RR Auction: The Lawrence Miller Collection

The Lawrence Miller Collection May 21, 2020 www.RRAuction.com

Dr. Lawrence E. Miller Dr. Lawrence E. Miller, an orthopedic surgeon and psychiatrist for more than 60 years, began collecting autographs in 1960 by writing to “the people that changed the world.” In his quest for confirmation of political perspectives and historical relevance, Dr. Miller sought out and personally met many US presidents, foreign heads of state, and other famous dignitaries who gladly signed his books. As his collection grew over the decades, he shared his long-time passion for reading and studying history with his family and friends. Dr. Miller routinely spoke to his four children and eleven grandchildren of the rich history and majesty of America as a way to ensure the passage of a legacy that highlighted his thirst for learning.

This specially curated sale features more than 500 lots from Dr. Miller’s collection, highlighted by books signed by presidents including George Washington; documents by signers of the Declaration of Independence; a wealth of Supreme Court justices; and leading figures of world history such as Oliver Cromwell, Mohandas Gandhi, and Deng Xiaoping.

Extraordinary in depth and breadth, Dr. Miller’s stands as one of the finest private collections we have had the privilege to offer.

CONTENTS

Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 2 Notables....................................................................................................................... 52 Military........................................................................................................................ 145 Aviation....................................................................................................................... 158 Space......................................................................................................................... 160 Art, Architecture, and Design...................................................................................... 162 Literature.................................................................................................................... 163 Classic Entertainment............................................................................................... 163 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 164

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presidents and first ladies Early patriotic and feminist literature from George Washington’s library— a book he ‘read with very great pleasure’ 7001. George Washington Signed Book: ‘The Gleaner’. Extraordinary signed book from George Wash-

ington’s personal library: The Gleaner, Vol. I, by Constantia [Judith Sargent Murray]. First edition. Boston: I. Thomas and E. T. Andrews, 1798. Hardcover bound in contemporary sheep with morocco labels and gilt rules on the spine, 4.5 x 7, 348 pages. Boldly signed on the title page in ink with his ownership signature, “Go: Washington.” Autographic condition: fine, with very faint overall foxing to the signed page, and a closely trimmed top edge. Book condition: VG/None, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Loosely laid in are several early 20th century newspaper clippings covering the disposition of George Washington’s personal library upon his death, and later sales of books from it.

Published as a three-volume set in 1798, The Gleaner comprises a diverse selection of Judith Sargent Murray’s essays and plays, and established her as a leading American author and intellectual of the late 18th century. Noted as an early champion of feminism, Murray advocated for women’s equality, education, and economic independence. Her essays also spoke about the new republic, citizenship, public virtue, philanthropy, and peace between peoples. The Gleaner was issued to 759 subscribers, among them George and Martha Washington, John Adams, Henry Knox, and John Hancock. It is significant that Washington owned and read this book, as he and Murray were both popular advocates of democratic ideals.

Murray was an ardent admirer of President Washington, evidenced in both her writings and letters. He is referenced in the present volume, as “Washington” and “the retiring Chief,” in the introductory dedication to President John Adams: “That America has looked up to you, Sir, as her second hope, is a truth which carries in its bosom a panegyric upon your virtues more impressive, than if an angel had pronounced your eulogy; and while our fervid benedictions must ever follow the retiring Chief, whose guardian care conducted our benighted footsteps over paths untried and perilous, to a brilliant morning, the refulgent dawn of which is regarded as the harbinger of a glorious meridian, we hail with ardent expectancy his patriotic successor, who, like another Elisha, clothed in the sacred vestments of authority, inherits a full proportion of that spirit, which rested upon him, who, emancipating his country from unwarrantable usurpations, will ever be recognised as her Deliverer: Thus, in the same moment that to the name of

Washington, respectful gratitude, bending over the unperishing record of his illustrious acts, establishes in the Columbian bosom her eternal monuments; we exult in an Adams, whose transcendent talents, and whose vigilance, are fully adequate to the emergencies and the dangers of a free government.”

Similarly, in The Gleaner’s essay no. LXXVII (‘Predominating traits in the character of a real hero,’ published in Vol. III, not present), she sings her praises of Washington’s inauguration: ‘In the annals of America, the 30th of April, 1789, must ever be considered as a prominent epoch; for on that day, her beloved Washington received the investiture, which cloathed him with all the authority that freemen could consent to delegate. See where he stands! an object of the highest veneration to his admiring countrymen—traits of affectionate and respected gratitude are impressed on every countenance...every tongue proclaims the hero, as the father, the deliverer, and the illustrious protector of his country.’

The National Archives has published portions of the correspondence between Murray and Washington concerning The Gleaner. She sent his set to Mount Vernon on March 29, 1798, hoping that ‘the Gleaner may possibly occupy a proportion of those moments of relaxation from more important contemplations’ and promising that Martha’s set was soon to follow. Having not received a reply, she wrote to Washington again on May 28th, expressing effusive praise for him while inquiring whether or not he and Martha had received the books. George Washington replied on June 4th, explaining that he had not received her first letter until the end of May. He happily continued: ‘The Books—which were received in very good order, and have been read with very great pleasure—came at the times, and in the manner you directed, and are entitled to my best thanks. This acknowledgment would have been made at an earlier period had I not waited expecting to be advised, to whom, or how, I should make payment (having forgot the terms of the Subscription) & request now to be informed.’ Murray replied that two dollars were ‘all that remain due upon the two copies of the Gleaner (best paper, and binding,) forwarded to Mount Vernon.’

As a rare book read and signed by George Washington, written by an early feminist and ardent upholder of patriotic ideals, this is a museum-quality piece of early American history.

Starting Bid $10,000

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Awaiting confirmation of “the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace,” General Washington discharges a loyal New Jersey soldier

7002. George Wa s h i n g t o n Document Signed. Part-

ly-printed DS, signed “Go: Wa s h i n g t o n , ” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, June 5, 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 John Yearty Sol’dr in the New Jersey Regiment, having faithfully served the United States six years and being inlisted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by General 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 good condition, with trimmed edges, some mounting remnants on the reverse, and heavy staining affecting appearance.

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. Dating to the end of the Revolutionary War and featuring a bold signature of the nation’s first commander-in-chief, this is an immensely desirable discharge for one of America’s veteran patriots.

Starting Bid $500

7004. John Adams Signature. Crisp and clean ink signature, “John Adams,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the right of the signature. A large and desirable signature of the second US president. Starting Bid $200

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Twice-signed letter from Gov. Jefferson, resupplying the diminished stores of “the Virginia horse in South Carolina” after the Battle of Lenud’s Ferry 7007. Thomas Jefferson Autograph Letter Signed. Revolutionary War-dated

twice-signed ALS as governor, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 7.5 x 8.75, May 14, 1780. Letter to Colonel Anthony Walton White, “of the Virginia horse in South Carolina,” in full: “I do myself the pleasure of transmitting to you the inclosed advice of Council and order in answer to your application to us.

The board of trade inform me they have & shall immediately forward to the Southward such stores as will amount to about half the annual allowance.” Jefferson addresses the reverse of the second integral page and adds his signature to the upper left. In very good condition, with trimmed bottom edge, a few light stains, tears to the right side repaired via overall silking, and all of the handwriting several shades light.

Colonel Anthony Walton White (1750–1803) of the 1st Continental Dragoons, who served with the Virginia cavalry in South Carolina, had been defeated by Col. Banastre Tarleton just days earlier on May 6th during the Battle of Lenud’s Ferry. Of particular note was that all of Tarleton’s 150 men were in fact Loyalists who had been born and raised in the colony of South Carolina; the unit was known as the Loyalist British Legion.

White’s men were unprepared for the surprise attack, which resulted in the American deaths of five officers and 36 soldiers. In Tarleton’s own words: ‘Being totally surprised, resistance and slaughter soon ceased...All the horses, arms, and accoutrements of the Americans were captured. Colonels White, Washington, and Jamieson, with some officers and men, availed themselves of their swimming, to take their escape, while many who wished to follow their example perished in the river.’ A fascinating document that finds Governor Jefferson attempting to assuage the losses dealt to Colonel White and his men. Starting Bid $1,000

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7009. James Madison Autograph Letter Signed.

7008. Dolley Madison Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “D. P. Madison,” one page,

4.75 x 8, December 6, 1842. Letter to Bagit Gordon, in part: “I am grieved that any circumstances should have given that color to my conduct which caused you to think me unmindful of my duty, in…my Bond which you hold…The moment I received your letter I desired to place your credit $500 in the Branch Bank of Virginia at Fredericksburg and to write, as I now do to express for you my great respect.” In fine condition, with staple holes near the top edge.

Starting Bid $200

ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 21, 1827. Written from Montpelier, a letter to Richard Rush, the United States Secretary of the Treasury, in full: “I have rec’d the copy of your late Treasury Report, and return my thanks for the kindness to which I owe it. It is a valuable voucher for the prosperity of our commerce & our revenue, and a pleasing specimen of the ability which presides over the Department. Altho’ I must be presumed to dissent from some of the positions advanced, and allowed to hesitate at some of the deductions from others, there is eno’ left in the Document to claim for it the character I have given it. If it might not appear like affectation at this season of the year, I should not fail to remind you & Mrs. Rush of your long neglected promise to gratify us with a trip to our abode. The debt when paid we shall certainly claim in its accumulated amount. Mrs. Madison unites with me in this notice, and in the offer to Mrs. Rush & yourself of our sincerest regards & our best wishes.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.

Starting Bid $200

As “Executrix of James Madison,” Dolley pays the president’s nephew 7010. Dolley Madison Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “D. P. Madison,” one page, 7.75 x 5, October 17, 1836. Legal document concerning her husband’s estate, signed as “Executrix of James Madison.” In part: “James M. Macon as one of the nephews of James Madison deceased is entitled to the sum of two hundred and ninety dollars and thirty two cents on account of his share of the sum of nine thousand dollars deposited by me in the Bank of Virginia in compliance with the will and codicil of said James Madison.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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The future first lady secures a naval appointment for her nephew 7011. Louisa Adams Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “L. C.

Adams,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, no date but circa 1824. Letter to a gentleman, possibly Isaac Chauncey. In part: “I have just received a Letter from my Sister at Mackinaw in Michigan Territory requesting me to obtain a Warrant in the Navy for her Son Joshua Johnson Boyd. As it is probable that there are not many applications from that Island the Secretary of the Navy may perhaps be able to oblige me so as to return an immediate answer to his Mother as the Season is very far advanced already.” In very good to fine condition, with splitting to the intersecting folds, and small stains to the left corners from old mounting residue on the reverse.

In 1824, the soon-to-be first lady recommended that her nephew receive an appointment to the Navy. A letter dated October 30, 1824 from Naval officer Isaac Chauncey to Secretary of the Navy Samuel Lewis Southard, recommended, at the bequest of Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, that her nephew Joshua Johnson Boyd be appointed midshipman on the United States Navy. Joshua J. Boyd became a midshipman in the US Navy on January 1, 1825.

There were allegations of disobedience throughout his military career. On November 12, 1826, President John Quincy Adams wrote in his diary: ‘Mrs. Adams had told me that Joshua might be dismissed from the service, but as I have never done that with any officers, I was unwilling to begin with him. I therefore desired from Southard to order him to report himself for duty to Commodore Chauncey at the Navy yard New York with notice that upon the first act of disobedience of which he should be guilty, he would be dismissed from the service.’ Ultimately, Joshua J. Boyd resigned his post on November 25, 1827, twenty days after his brother, Lt. John Quincy Adams Boyd, was dismissed. Starting Bid $200

7012. Louisa Adams Free Frank. Hand-addressed and free-franked mailing envelope, 4.25 x 2.5, addressed by

Adams to “Miss Mary Rhett, George Town, D. C.,” and franked in the upper right, “L. C. Adams.” Marked in another hand, “Quincy, Mass, Aug. 10” and “Free.” In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

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Unique volume presented to General John E. Wool 7013. John Quincy Adams Signed Book: ‘Orations and Correspondence’.

Unique ‘sammelband’ book containing several separately printed pamphlets, titled on the spine: Orations By and Correspondence of President John Adams, Presented to General Wool by John Quincy Adams.

Hardcover bound in contemporary sheep with gilt spine titling, 5.75 x 9. Autographic condition: very good to fine, with scattered foxing and uniform toning to the signed page. Book condition: G+/None, with scuffing to exterior, hinges cracked and boards partially detached, heavy wear at spine ends, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. General John Ellis Wool served in the War of 1812, the Mexican-American War, and—at age 77—the Civil War, making him the oldest active general officer on either side.

Contents include: - Oration on the life and character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette.

Delivered at the request of both houses of the Congress of the United States, before them, in the House of Representatives at Washington, on the 3rd of December, 1834, signed and inscribed in ink, “General Wool, from John Quincy Adams.”

- An oration addressed to the citizens of the town of Quincy, on the fourth of July, 1831, the fifty-fifth anniversary of the independence of the United States of America (unsigned).

-Correspondence between the Hon. John Adams, late President of the United States, and the late Wm. Cunningham, Esq. (unsigned).

- Review of the correspondence between the Hon. John Adams, late President of the United States, and the late Wm. Cunningham, Esq. Beginning in 1803, and ending in 1812, by Timothy Pickering, signed and inscribed in ink by Pickering, “For General Wool, with the respects of the Author.”

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More images available online - Correspondence of the late President Adams, originally published in the Boston Patriot (unsigned).

- A letter from the Hon. Timothy Pickering, a Senator of the United States from the state of Massachusetts, exhibiting to his constituents a view of the imminent danger of an unnecessary and ruinous war, addressed to His Excellency James Sullivan (unsigned).

- American Principles: A Review of Works of Fisher Ames, compiled by a number of his friends (unsigned).

- A letter to the Hon. Harrison Gray Otis, a member of the Senate of Massachusetts, on the present state of our national affairs; with remarks from Mr. Pickering’s letter to the Governor of the Commonwealth (unsigned).

Starting Bid $500

Adams remembers the “father of the Constitution” 7014. John Quincy Adams Signed Book: ‘Eulogy on James Madison’. Signed

booklet: An Eulogy on the Life and Character of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, delivered at the request of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the City of Boston. Boston: American Stationers’ Company, 1836.

Softcover bound in green paper wrappers, 5.25 x 8.5, 90 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the front wrapper in ink, “George N. Briggs, Esq’r, from John Quincy Adams.” In this eloquent remembrance of the America’s fourth president, John Quincy Adams offers a biographical sketch of James Madison focused on his service to the nation, especially his contributions as the “father of the Constitution.” Autographic condition: fine, with a central vertical fold passing through the inscription and signature. Book condition: VG/None, with the rear wrapper missing, curling to lower right corner of the front wrapper and first several pages, an “Edward and Charity Martin” bookplate affixed inside the front wrapper, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Starting Bid $300

7015. Anna Harrison Autograph Letter Signed. Wife

(1775–1864) of President William Henry Harrison and grandmother of President Benjamin Harrison, who served nominally as First Lady of the United States during her husband’s one-month term in 1841, though she never entered the White House. ALS signed “A. Harrison,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, July 17, 1831. Letter to Mrs. Phebe R. Reeve in Mattituck, New York, relaying family gossip and news. In part: “This is the Sabbath, and as I am not able to attend meeting, owing to not feeling well, I intend to elevate part of the day in writing to one…[I] was truly sorry to hear of the death of cousin Molly Wells, but alas we must all, very shortly follow. You expressed a wish some years ago to be inform’d wether the three Harrison’s whose names were mentioned, in a paper, which contain’d the exercises of in the Cincinnati College, at one of its commencements, were our sons—you could not have received my letter in answer to it, as I recalled perfectly, telling you that they were—I had then three sons, without any daughters between them—They are now all married, & have children. We have one son now at the Miami University…He is 19 years old, him & his sister Anna, three years younger than himself, are all of our children that are unmarried. The latter has now gone with her Father, to Vincennes in Indiana. Her health is quite delicate…Did you ever hear anything so wonderful as the very many great & powerfull revivals of religion, as has been and still are in different parts of the United States? We have been very much blessed in these western states.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Harrison’s hand. In very good condition, with scattered light staining, and splitting along intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 9

7017. John and Julia Tyler Autograph Letter Signed.

7016. Anna Harrison Free Frank. Wife (1775–1864) of President William Henry Harrison and grandmother of President Benjamin Harrison, who served nominally as First Lady of the United States during her husband’s one-month term in 1841, though she never entered the White House. Full free frank, measuring 9.25 x 7.75 unfolded with a center panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed

by Harrison to “Bela B. Satterlee Esqr., Plymouth Hollow, CT,” and franked in the upper right corner, “Free, Anna Harrison.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

ALS signed “John Tyler” and “Julia Gardiner Tyler,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, November 15, 1852. Pair of letters to an autograph collector on a single page. John Tyler writes, in full: “Absence from home and other circumstances, have prevented an earlier compliance with your letter requesting autographs of Mrs. Tyler and myself. They are now furnished with pleasure.”

Below, Julia Tyler writes: “I take pleasure in acceding to your request for my autograph, and shall feel a pride in the association with the autographs of Mrs. Madison & Mrs. Harrison.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Speaker Polk’s copy of the Constitution of the United States of America: Rules of the House of Representatives, printed for the House by Thomas Allen 7018. James K. Polk Signed Book: ‘Constitution of the United States of America: Rules of the House of Representatives’. Signed book: Constitution of the United

States of America: Rules of the House of Representatives, Joint Rules of the Two Houses and Rules of the Senate, with Jefferson’s Manual. Washington: Thomas Allen, Printer to the House, 1937. Hardcover bound in elaborate bespoke morocco gilt- and blind-stamped binding with “James K. Polk, Speaker H. R.” Stamped in the center of the upper board, six compartments within raised bands and elaborate gilt ruling on the spine, 6 x 9, 222 pages. Neatly signed on the title page in ink, “James K. Polk.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with moderate overall foxing to the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with significant edgewear and scuffing, moderate spotting and foxing throughout, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

James K. Polk was elected to the House in 1825 as a representative from Tennessee, remaining there until 1839; he served as Speaker of the House from 1835 through 1839. A significant volume containing crucial, foundational legislative documents of the United States. Starting Bid $200

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During the Civil War, the former first lady ships a trunk under the “Flag of Truce” 7019. Sarah Childress Polk Autograph Letter Signed. Wife of President James K. Polk (1803–1891) and first lady from 1845 to 1849. Civil War–dated ALS signed “Mrs. James K. Polk,” one page, 5.75 x 7, March 19, 1864. Letter to “Maj’r Gen’l Thomas, Commanding U.S. Forces &c at Chattanooga,” in full: “Allow me to present to you Mrs. C. Jones, who goes out by permission and who is kind enough to take in her care, for me, a trunk, directed to my brother Mr. J. W. Childress, Griffin, Geo. The approved permits, I have given to Mrs. Jones. You may see it contains, Ladies wearing apparel. You will do me a great kindness to pass it with the ‘Flag of Truce,’ a favor that will be gratefully acknowledged by me.” In fine condition, with light show-through along the left edge from an old mounting strip on the reverse.

Starting Bid $200

7020. James K. Polk Signed Book: ‘Index to the Executive Documents’. Signed book:

Index to the Executive Documents, 23d Congress, 2d Session, 1834–5. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1835. Hardcover bound in contemporary sheep, 6 x 9.25. Signed on the first page in ink, “James K. Polk.” The impressively thick volume features several large fold-out map plates.

Autographic condition: very good to fine, with a “Polks” notation to the top in an unknown hand, and Tennessee State Library stamp to the bottom. Book condition: VG-/None, with heavy scuffing to exterior, ex-library stamps and notations, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

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Rare signature of Zachary Taylor’s wife, the most reclusive first lady

7021. Margaret Taylor Signature. The reclusive wife (1788–1852) of Zachary

Taylor, who was first lady of the United States from 1849 to 1850; she declined to operate in the role, preferring to remain in seclusion on the second floor of the White House during official functions. Extremely rare ink signature, “Margaret Taylor,” on an off-white 1.75 x .25 slip affixed to a larger card, bearing a collector’s notation below: “Signature of Margaret, wife of Zachary Taylor (From Betty Bliss, 1891).” In fine condition. Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Bliss (1824–1909) was the daughter of Zachary and Margaret Taylor; as President Taylor’s wife declined to function as first lady, Betty Bliss—addressed as ‘Miss Betty’—acted in the role for her father during official White House events. This is the first and only Margaret Taylor autograph we have ever encountered. Starting Bid $200

7022. Caroline Fillmore Autograph Letter Signed.

Second wife (1813–1881) of Millard Fillmore, who married the former president five years after he left office. ALS signed “C. C. Fillmore,” one page, 4 x 6.25, June 2, 1875. Letter to Phineas Bates, in part: “I am sorry to say that I have no letters suitable to send. I have only a very few cards that are left, one of which I enclose.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7023. Millard Fillmore Signed Booklet: ‘The American Whig Review’.

Issue of “The American Whig Review” from May 1852, 6.25 x 9.5, 473 pages, signed on the front cover in ink as president, “Millard Fillmore, May 1/52.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with edge toning, paper loss to the spine, and the front cover detached but present. Starting Bid $200

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7024. Millard Fillmore Signed Booklet: ‘Report of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution’. Official booklet entitled “First Report of the Secre-

tary of the Smithsonian Institution to the Board of Regents: Giving a Programme of Organization, and an Account of the Operations During the Year,” presented on December 8, 1847, published in 1848 by Ritchie & Heiss, 6 x 9.25, 48 pages, signed on the front cover in ink, “Millard Fillmore.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with a central vertical fold, edge toning, chipping and loss to the cover edges and spine, the creased rear wrapper detached but present, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

The Smithsonian Institution was founded on August 10, 1846, ‘for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.’ Its first secretary was the meteorologist James Pollard Espy, and in this report he outlines the organization’s mission, future plans, and finances. Starting Bid $200

Rare land indenture filled out and signed by Millard Fillmore, co-signed by his rare wife 7025. Millard and Abigail Fillmore Document Signed.

Partly-printed DS, signed four times, “Millard Fillmore,” and once, “Abigail Fillmore,” one page, 10 x 15.5, May 31, 1849. Land indenture filled out

by Millard Fillmore, incorporating his name three times. In part: “This indenture…Between Millard Fillmore and Abigail his wife of Buffalo…and Alonzo Armstrong…in consideration of the Sum of Three hundred and ninety seven 33/100 dollars…have granted, bargained, sold…that certain piece of Land situate in the town of Evans in the said county and state, known and distinguished by being the south west part of Lot number Eighty…the said Millard Fillmore for himself, his heirs, executors, and administrators does covenant, grant, bargain and agree, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, he is well seized of the premises above conveyed.” Also docketed on the reverse by Millard Fillmore: “Millard Fillmore & Abigail his wife to Alonzo Armstrong, Warranty Deed.” In very good to fine condition, with separation along most of the central horizontal fold. Given the rarity of Abigail Fillmore’s signature and the abundance of Millard Fillmore’s writing on this document, this is a particularly desirable piece. Starting Bid $200

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7026. Jane Pierce Autograph Letter Signed.

Wife (1806–1863) of President Franklin Pierce, and first lady from 1853 to 1857. ALS signed “Jane,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, December 30, 1844. Letter to her sister Mary Appleton Aiken, containing family news and gossip.

In part: “I will write a few lines to my dear sister…I think of you with much love and solicitude dear sister and pray that you may be carried safely and happily through this season of infirmity and suffering. I long for the relief of knowing that the worst is over, and you are comfortable afterwards…William and John are very well, and have been out most of the day with their sled coasting…Mr. Pierce has been exceedingly unwell since I wrote…but yesterday and today his cough has yielded and he is better…Another year closes upon us, dearest sister, and we look back upon the loss of another beloved one—oh! that spiritual gain might equal these great and exceeding bitter bereavements…the rapid flight of time which is bearing so consistently onward —pray for me dear sister when you pray for yourself.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Pierce’s hand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7027. Franklin Pierce Signed Book: ‘Life of Aaron Burr’. Signed book: The Life and Times of Aaron Burr by J. Parton. Thirteenth edition. NY: Mason Brothers, 1860.

Hardcover bound in original pebbled blindstamped cloth, 6 x 8, 706 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in ink, “From Franklin Pierce to L. W. Clark, Jan’y 7, 1861.”

Autographic condition: fine, with a very short tear to the top edge of the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with bumped corners, wear at spine ends, the first free end page missing, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

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7028. James Buchanan Signed Book: ‘Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Massachusetts’. Signed book: Reports of Cases

Argued and Determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. VI. Newburyport, MA: Edward Little & Co., 1811. Hardcover bound in contemporary sheep with gilt-stamped red and black spine labels, 6 x 9.5, 540 pages. Crisply signed on the title page in ink, “James Buchanan.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with some light foxing. Book condition: VG-/None, with rebacked spine, heavy scuffing to exterior, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

Buchanan signs the first-ever presidential memoir 7029. James Buchanan Signed Book: ‘Mr. Buchanan’s Administration on the Eve of the Rebellion’. Signed book: Mr.

Buchanan’s Administration on the Eve of the Rebellion. First edition. NY: D. Appleton & Co., 1866. Hardcover bound in brown cloth, 6.25 x 9.5, 296 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in crisp ink, “Mr. John Campbell, from his friend, James Buchanan, 15 January 1866.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with a recased binding, sunning and rubbing to spine and boards, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. In 1866, Buchanan published this book—the first-ever presidential memoir—through New York’s D. Appleton and Company. In his typical lawyerly fashion, Buchanan offers a vigorous defense of his presidency in an attempt to rehabilitate his reputation after being blamed for failing to prevent the Civil War. A highly desirable signed book that kickstarted the tradition of the presidential memoir. Starting Bid $300

7030. Harriet Lane Autograph Letter Signed. Niece (1830–1903) of lifelong bachelor

President James Buchanan, who acted as first lady of the United States from 1857 to 1861. ALS signed “H. Lane,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, December 28, 1859. Letter written from the “Executive Mansion,” in part: “The merry-makings of Xmas must be my apology for not having attended to your kind letter earlier. I now enclose Uncle’s check for $60,—& also his thanks for the 12 dozen of Claret which has arrived all safely.

The secession of medical students seems to have created very little stir in the great world generally, although the patriot Wise has made it the theme of one of his great productions. I am delighted to hear that ‘Rorty’ has moved his rooms to such a pleasant locality—what ‘objects’ do you refer to, as causing the change? For my own part, I rather approve of the Queen sending ‘single men’ as her representatives here—this policy is generally more conciliatory. I expect to dine with the British Minister today—it will be the beginning of a series of ladies dinners at his hospitable mansion.” In fine condition, with light toning along a vertical fold on the first page. Starting Bid $200

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7031. Emancipation Proclamation Broadside. Rare origi-

nal broadside printing of the “Proclamation of Emancipation, By the President of the United States of America,” unsigned, one page, 11 x 17.5, dated January 1, 1863, which reads: “Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following, to wit: ‘That on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free; and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom.

‘That the Executive will, on the first day of January aforesaid, by proclamation, designate the States and parts of States, if any, in which the people thereof, respectively, shall then be in rebellion against the United States; and the fact that any State, or the people thereof, shall on that day be, in good faith, represented in the Congress of the United States by members chosen thereto at elections wherein a majority of the qualified voters of such State shall have participated, shall, in the absence of strong countervailing testimony, be deemed conclusive evidence that such State, and the people thereof, are not then in rebellion against the United States.’

Now, therefore I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-in-Chief, of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion, do, on this first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, and in accordance with my purpose so to do publicly proclaimed for the full period of one hundred days, from the day first above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following, to wit: Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (except the Parishes of St. Bernard, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. John, St. Charles, St. James Ascension, Assumption, Terre Bonne, La Fourche, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Orleans, including the City of New Orleans) Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, (except the forty-eight counties designated as West Virginia, and also the counties of Berkley, Accomac, Northampton, Elizabeth City, York, Princess Ann, and Norfolk, including the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth), and which excepted parts, are for the present, left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued.

And by virtue of the power, and for the purpose aforesaid, I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States, and parts of States, are, and henceforward shall be free; and that the Executive government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.

And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages.

And I further declare and make known, that such persons of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.

And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind, and the gracious favor of Almighty God.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 16 |

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Mary Todd and Robert Lincoln’s summer vacation in Vermont

7032. Mary Todd Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS signed “Mrs. Lincoln,” one page, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered “L” monogram letterhead, August 22, 1864. Letter to “Mr. Orvis” in Manchester, Vermont, in full: “Since writing the other letter, we have concluded to visit Manchester on Tuesday next—instead of Wednesday. I hope it will be equally agreeable to you—By leaving here earlier, my son Robert, hopes we will be sooner through.” Includes the original mailing envelope, addressed by Mary Todd Lincoln to “Mr. Orvis, Equinox House, Manchester, Vermont,” and bearing an identification notation in another hand along the left edge. Postmarked at Caldwell, New York, August 22, [1864]. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned cartede-visite portrait of Mrs. Lincoln.

Today, the Equinox Hotel and Resort makes note of Mary Todd Lincoln’s historic visit: ‘President Abraham Lincoln’s wife visited The Equinox with her two sons during the summer of 1864 and made reservations to visit again the following year with the President. A special suite was constructed in anticipation of the President’s visit, but he was assassinated on April 14, 1865. Their son, Robert Todd Lincoln, loved the area so much he built his summer estate, Hildene, just down the road.’ Starting Bid $300

7033. Julia D. Grant Signed Photograph. Wife (1826–1902) of President Ulysses S. Grant and first lady from 1869 to 1877. Desirable 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Grant by W. Kurtz of Madison Square, nicely signed in ink, “Julia D. Dent.” In fine condition, with light rubbing to the emulsion above and below her first name. Starting Bid $200

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7034. Lucy Hayes Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed

“Lucy W. Hayes,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6.75, personal “H” monogram letterhead, January 9, 1880. Letter to “My dear Mr. Senator,” written from the “Executive Mansion.”

In full: “May I venture to remind you of the beautiful picture which now graces the East Room giving a thrill of pleasure to the average American woman as she looks upon it and sees the representation of our ‘First Lady of the Land’ and express the hope that it may soon become the property of the White House.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a cabinet photo of Mrs. Hayes’s official portrait by Daniel Huntington, bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

7035. Rutherford B. Hayes Signed Booklet: ‘1878 State of the Union’. Official booklet entitled “Annual Mes-

sage of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Forty-Fifth Congress,” delivered on December 2, 1878, published by the Government Printing Office, 5.75 x 9, 21 pages, signed on the front cover in ink, “With Compliments of R. B. Hayes.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, two vertical folds, light toning to the cover edges, partial splitting at hinge, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Starting Bid $200

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7036. Rutherford B. Hayes Signed Booklet: ‘1880 State of the Union’. Official booklet entitled “Annual Mes-

sage of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress at the Commencement of the Third Session of the Forty-Sixth Congress,” delivered on December 6, 1880, published by the Government Printing Office, 5.75 x 9, 34 pages, signed on the front cover in ink, “With Compliments of R. B. Hayes, To Mr. W. C. Patterson.” Autographic condition: fine, with the signature and inscription a shade light. Book condition: VG/None, with a central vertical fold, some chipping and curling to corners, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the rear wrapper. Accompanied by a custommade presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Starting Bid $200

“In the past we have had a Franklin and a Lincoln; but General Garfield is the best living illustration and example of what the humblest child of the Republic may become” 7037. Rutherford B. Hayes Signed Booklet: ‘Remarks at the Celebration of General Garfield’s Election’. Booklet entitled “Remarks

of President Hayes at the Celebration of General Garfield’s Election, Cleveland, Ohio, November 4, 1880,” 6 x 9.5, three pages, signed on the front cover in ink, “With Compliments, R. B. Hayes.” In the president’s brief but stirring speech, he observes: “Looking through the catalogue of our distinguished public men, we find that General Garfield is to-day the model self-made man of our country. In the past we have had a Franklin and a Lincoln; but General Garfield is the best living illustration and example of what the humblest child of the Republic may become in a country where all have a fair start and an equal chance in life.” In fine condition, with light edge creasing and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Accompanied by a custommade presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Starting Bid $200

Mrs. Garfield authenticates her husband’s signature, “evidently from a ‘frank’ on an old envelope when Members of Congress had the franking privilege” 7038. Lucretia Garfield Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Lucretia R. Garfield,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal “LRG” monogram letterhead, March 17, 1893. Letter to Mrs. John B. McLillen in Buffalo, in full: “The inclosed copy of signature is evidently from a ‘frank’ on an old envelope when Members of Congress had the franking privilege, and that is doubtless genuine. The M.C. following is for Member of Congress.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7039. James A. Garfield Signed Book: ‘The Forty-Second Ohio Infantry’. Signed book: The

Forty-Second Ohio Infantry: A History of the Organization and Services of that Regiment in the War of the Rebellion. First edition. Cleveland: Cobb, Andrews & Co., 1876. Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt decoration, 6 x 8.75, 306 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “To my friend A. A. House, Warren, Ohio, With the kind regards of J. A. Garfield, Washington, Dec. 25, 1876.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with neat repairs to hinges, light rubbing to boards, mild foxing to textblock, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. The 42nd Ohio Infantry was organized at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio in late 1861 and mustered in for three years’ service on December 7, 1861, under the command of Colonel Garfield. Starting Bid $200

7040. Lucretia Garfield Signed Photograph. Lovely 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Garfield in profile by E. Decker of Cleveland, signed in ink, “Lucretia R. Garfield, Cleveland, O., 1882.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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7041. Chester A. Arthur Signed Book: ‘My Novel’. Signed book: My Novel: Or, Varieties In English Life by Sir E. Bulwer Lytton. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1862. Rebound hardcover , 6.25 x 9.5, 199 pages. Signed on a free end page in ink, “C. A. Arthur.” Autographic condition: very good, with foxing, staining, and light creasing to the signed page. Book condition: VG-/None, with edgewear, bumped corners, cracked hinges, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. A desirable, early signature by Arthur, who is scarce in signed books. Starting Bid $200

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7042.

Chester A. A r t h u r Signed Booklet: ‘1883 State of the Union’. Of-

ficial booklet entitled “Message of the President of the United States communicated to the Two Houses of Congress at the Beginning of the First Session of the Forty-Eighth Congress,” delivered on December 4, 1883, published by the Government Printing Office, 6 x 9, 19 pages, boldly signed and inscribed on the front cover in ink, “W. C. Patterson, from Chester A. Arthur.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with a vertical fold, a small hole to the upper left corner of the front wrapper, some separation and paper loss along the top of the hinge, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the rear wrapper. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Starting Bid $200

7044. Grover Cleveland Cabinet Signed Photograph.

Terrific vintage 16.25 x 11 albumen photo of President Cleveland and his second cabinet taken by C. M. Bell, affixed to the original 17.25 x 13 studio mount, signed on the mount in ink by all pictured: President Grover Cleveland, Secretary of War Daniel S. Lamont, Secretary of State Richard Olney, Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle, Attorney General Judson Harmon, Secretary of the Interior David R. Francis, Postmaster General William L. Wilson, Secretary of the Navy Hilary A. Herbert, and Secretary of Agriculture Julius S. Morton. Blindstamped in the lower portion by the photography studio. In very good to fine condition, with light tape stains to the upper corner tips, missing lower right corner, and cracking to the mount in the lower left corner and edge repaired with tape on both back and front, and affecting one signature.

Starting Bid $200

“We have not yet fully decided what we shall do about going into the White House immediately after the Inauguration” 7043. Frances Cleveland Autograph Letter Signed. ALS

signed “Frances F. Cleveland,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, February 20, 1893. Letter to Mrs. Kane, in part: “We have not yet fully decided what we shall do about going into the White House immediately after the Inauguration. The rooms where the little Harrison girl was ill have been disinfected and they will be left entirely dismantled until the 4th of March—so there is a question whether we should have room enough in the house until those rooms are again in order—Please do not speak of all this—I write it to you only because you asked the question.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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President Cleveland’s 1888 Thanksgiving proclamation 7045. Grover Cleveland Document Signed. DS as president, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 13.25, November 1, 1888. An official Thanksgiving proclamation made by President Cleveland, in part: “In acknowledgment of all that God has done for us as a nation, and to the end that on an appointed day the united prayers and praise of a grateful country may reach the throne of grace, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the 29th day of November instant, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer, to be kept and observed throughout the land. On that day let all our people suspend their ordinary work and occupations, and in their accustomed places of worship, with prayer and songs of praise, render thanks to God for all His mercies, for the abundant harvests which have rewarded the toil of the husbandman during the year that has passed, and for the rich rewards that have followed the labors of our people in their shops and their marts of trade and traffic. Let us give thanks for peace and for social order and contentment within our borders, and for our advancement in all that adds to national greatness…And as we return thanks for all the blessings which we have received from the hands of our Heavenly Father, let us not forget that He has enjoined upon us charity; and on this day of thanksgiving let us generously remember the poor and needy, so that our tribute of praise and gratitude may be acceptable in the sight of the Lord.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by President Cleveland and countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard. Retains the original red seal. In fine condition, with trivial loss to the upper corner tips. Starting Bid $200

7046. Grover Cleveland Signed Book: ‘Fishing and Shooting Sketches’. Signed book:

Fishing and Shooting Sketches. First edition. NY: The Outing Publishing Company, 1906. Hardcover bound in cloth with gilt lettering, 4.75 x 7, 209 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on the half-title page in ink, “With the full recognition of the good and regular standing of the Drum Bums in the Fishing and Shooting Fraternity. Princeton, Jan. 1, 1907, Grover Cleveland.”

Cleveland’s original hand-addressed mailing cover is affixed to the first free end page. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with heavy wear to extremities of the cover, staining and adhesive remnants to pastedowns, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

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Gorgeous presentation volume inscribed to his Secretary of the Navy 7047. Grover Cleveland Signed Book: ‘The Public Papers, 1885– 1889’. Signed book:

The Public Papers of Grover Cleveland, Twenty-Second President of the United States, March 4, 1885, to March 4, 1889. First edition. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1889. Hardcover bound in half morocco with marbled boards and textblock edges, 8.5 x 11.75, 578 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in crisp ink to his Secretary of the Navy, “Hon. Wm. C. Whitney, from Grover Cleveland, May 1, 1892.” Autographic condition: fine, with a light vertical bend to the signed page. Book condition: VG/ None, with edgewear, light rubbing to spine, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. An impressively bound presentation volume chronicling President Cleveland’s first term in office, presented to a member of his cabinet. Starting Bid $200

7048. Grover Cleveland Signed Booklet: ‘1885 State of the Union’.

Official booklet entitled “Message of the President of the United States communicated to the Two Houses of Congress at the Beginning of the First Session of the Forty-Ninth Congress,” delivered on December 8, 1885, published by the Government Printing Office, 7.75 x 11.5, 44 pages, signed on the last page in bold ink, “Grover Cleveland, March 14, 1886.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with wear and chipping to the spine, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling.

Starting Bid $200

7049. Frances Cleveland Signed Photograph. Attractive 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the

first lady by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in ink, “Frances Cleveland.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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The president’s observations on government 7050. Benjamin Harrison Signed Book: ‘This Country of Ours’. Signed book: This Country of Ours. First edition.

NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1897. Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt decoration, 5.25 x 7.5, 360 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Very truly yours, Benj. Harrison.” Autographic condition: very good, with an ownership stamp to the bottom of the signed page, as well as light staining to its left side, and a strip of heavy toning to its right side.

Book condition: VG/None, with toning and ownership stamps to endpapers, light edgewear, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. In the preface, Harrison describes this volume as “a modest attempt to give my readers a view of the machinery of our National Government in motion, and some instruction as to the relations and uses of its several parts.” Starting Bid $300

7052. Benjamin Harrison Signed Program: ‘Tour to the Pacific Coast’. Scarce itinerary program for the “Tour

7051. Caroline Harrison Signed Engraving.

Handsome engraved portrait of the first lady in profile, 6 x 8, signed in the wide lower margin in ink, “Caroline Scott Harrison.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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of the President to the Pacific Coast, April 14th to May 16th, 1891,” eight pages, 5 x 7.25, signed on the first page in ink, “Benj. Harrison.” Affixed inside the rear wrapper is a fold-out 21 x 13 map of the United States, with a red line tracing the president’s route through the nation on what was the first-ever presidential trip to the west coast. In fine condition, with trivial soiling to wrappers and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the rear wrapper. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Starting Bid $200

7053. William McKinley Signed Book: ‘Speeches and Addresses’. Signed

book: Speeches and Addresses of William McKinley.

First edition. NY: S. Appleton & Co., 1893. Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt lettering, 6.5 x 9.25, 664 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “Mr. John Warrington, With the sincere friendship of Wm. McKinley, Columbus, O., May 17/95.”

Autographic condition: fine, with light overall soiling to the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear, a small tear at spine head, a “Frederick W. Skiff” bookplate affixed to front pastedown, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. A significant pre-presidential volume containing McKinley’s speeches and addresses from his time in Congress and as governor of Ohio. Starting Bid $200

7054. Ida McKinley Signed Photograph.

Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of the first lady by Courtney of Canton, Ohio, signed on the image in ink, “Ida S. McKinley.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

President Roosevelt’s first message to Congress 7055. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘1901 State of the Union’. Signed book:

Message of the President of the United States communicated to the Two Houses of Congress at the Beginning of the First Session of the Fifty-Seventh Congress, with Topical Analysis.

First edition. NY: William Beverley Harrison, 1901. Hardcover bound in green cloth with black lettering, 4.75 x 6.25, 87 pages. Signed on the first free end page in bold ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: very good, with a partially-removed old ownership signature beneath Roosevelt’s. Book condition: VG/None, with partially-removed annotations to front board and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

Delivered on December 3, 1901, President Roosevelt’s first State of the Union Address was given, in his words, “under the shadow of a great calamity.” Roosevelt had become president after William McKinley was assassinated by an anarchist in September. After addressing the nation’s shock and grief in the aftermath of the tragedy, Roosevelt’s message gradually moves on to a discussion of the nation’s position on issues foreign and domestic. His message set forth a blueprint for his historic administration, during which he enacted legislation to reign in financial speculators, conserve the environment, and protect individual liberties. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 25

Scarce and desirable 1910 limited edition African Game Trails 7056. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book Set: ‘African Game Trails’. Deluxe signed

book set: African Game Trails, Volumes I and II. Limited edition, numbered 178/500. NY: Charles Scribners’s Sons, 1910. Hardcover bound in original half pigskin, 6.75 x 10, 529 total pages.

Neatly signed on the colophon of the first volume, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with some foxing and spotting to textblock and endpapers, and “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamps to rear pages. A handsome, sought-after limited edition set printed on Ruisdael paper by the De Vinne Press.

Starting Bid $300

7057. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘1903 State of the Union’. Signed book: Message of the President of the

United States communicated to the Two Houses of Congress at the beginning of the Second Session of the Fifty-Eighth Congress.

First edition. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903.

Hardcover bound in dark green cloth with gilt stamping, 6 x 9.5, 36 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “with regards of Theodore Roosevelt, March 15th 1904.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with overall foxing, and a block of offset toning from a bookplate once affixed to the facing pastedown.

Book condition: VG/None, with scuffing to spine and boards, moderate foxing to textblock, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

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7058. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘Addresses and Presidential Messages’. Signed book: Addresses and Presidential Messages of Theodore Roosevelt, 1902–1904.

First edition. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Knickerbocker Press, 1904. Hardcover bound in red cloth with gilt spine titling, 6 x 8.25, 485 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “with good wishes from Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with bumped corners, rubbed joints, wear at spine ends, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. A handsome compilation of President Roosevelt’s early speeches. Starting Bid $200

7059. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘American Ideals’. Signed book: American Ideals. Special ‘Alleghany

Edition.’ NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Knickerbocker Press, 1902.

Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt stamping and design, 6.75 x 9.75, 342 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Theodore Roosevelt, Sept. 1902.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with minor edgewear, wear at spine ends, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

7060. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘Hunting Trips of a Ranchman’. Signed book: Hunting Trips of a

Ranchman. Special ‘Alleghany Edition.’ NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Knickerbocker Press, 1902. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt stamping and design, 6.75 x 9.75, 328 pages.

Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Theodore Roosevelt, Sept. 1902.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None, with minor rubbing to joints, wear at spine ends, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

Starting Bid $200

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7061. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter’. Signed book: Out-

door Pastimes of an American Hunter. First edition, limited issue, numbered 197/260. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1905.

Hardcover bound in half calf and drab paper boards, 7 x 10, 369 pages. Signed on the colophon in crisp ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/ None, with rubbing and cracking to spine’s leather, wear to corners, edge toning to extremities, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. An impressive limited edition volume printed on Ruisdael paper by the De Vinne Press. Starting Bid $200

Teddy signs a first edition of his Rough Riders memoir 7062. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘The Rough Riders’. Signed book: The Rough Riders. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1899. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering and emblem, 5.75 x 8.5, 298 pages. Prominently signed on the first free end page in bold ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.”

The frontispiece portrait showing Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform also bears his pre-printed facsimile signature. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with sunning to spine and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

A spectacular, highly sought-after volume from the rough-riding president. Starting Bid $300

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7063. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘The Strenuous Life’. Signed book: The Strenuous Life: Essays and

Addresses. First edition. NY: The Century Co., 1902. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with a morocco gilt spine label, 5.5 x 7.75, 1902 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “To H. Gilson Sanders, with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 30th 1903.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with tape reinforcement along the left edge of the signed page and the hinge, and an unobtrusive crease to the upper right corner reinforced with clear tape on the reverse.

Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear, a chip to the title page, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

7064. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘The Wilderness Hunter’. Signed book: The Wilderness

Hunter. Special ‘Alleghany Edition.’ NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons/Knickerbocker Press, 1901. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt stamping and design, 6.75 x 9.75, 472 pages.

Nicely signed on the first free end page in ink, “Theodore Roosevelt, Sept. 1902.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing to boards, bumped corners, wear at spine ends, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

7066. Edith Roosevelt Signed Photograph.

Uncommon matte-finish 2.5 x 3.25 photo of the first lady affixed to a 3.25 x 5 mount, neatly signed on the mount in ink, “Edith Kermit Roosevelt, August 8th, 1902.” In fine condition, with some old scrapbook residue on the back. Starting Bid $200

7065. Theodore Roosevelt Signed Books: ‘The Roosevelt Policy’.

Signed books: The Roosevelt Policy, Vols. I and II. First edition. NY: The Current Literature Publishing Company, 1908. Hardcover bound in half morocco gilt and buckram boards with black lettering, 4.5 x 7, 759 pages. Neatly signed on each volume’s free end page in bold ink, “Theodore Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with minor soiling to boards, a stray mark to the front cover of the second volume, and “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamps to the rear page of each book. A handsome pair of uncommon, nicely signed books.

Starting Bid $200

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7067. William H. Taft and Cabinet Signed Photograph.

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 9.5 photo of President Taft and his cabinet taken by Harris & Ewing in 1909, signed in in the lower border in ink by all pictured: President William H. Taft, Secretary of State Philander C. Knox, Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh, Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson, Attorney General George W. Wickersham, Postmaster General Frank H. Hitchcock, Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer, Secretary of the Interior Richard A. Ballinger, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $200

7068. William H. Taft Signed Book: ‘Four Aspects of Civic Duty’. Signed book: Four Aspects of Civic Duty.

First edition. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1906.

Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt spine titling, 5.25 x 7.75, 111 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft.” Autographic condition: fine, with slight feathering to ink. Book condition: VG+/None, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. In this four-chapter essay, Taft examines the duties of citizenship from the standpoints of a recent university graduate, a judge on the bench, a colonial administration, and the nation’s president. Starting Bid $200

Taft weighs in on the League of Nations 7069. William H. Taft Signed Book: ‘Papers on League of Nations’. Signed book: Taft Papers on League of Nations.

First edition. NY: Macmillan, 1920. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with morocco gilt spine label, 6.75 x 9, 340 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Wm. H. Taft.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing to spine and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

In 1915, Taft became the first president of the League to Enforce Peace, an organization that advocated the formation of an international coalition aimed at preventing war. The fruition of President Wilson’s Fourteen Points plan similarly and more famously established the League of Nations at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, with the League’s charter later incorporated into the conference’s WWI-dissolving Treaty of Versailles. Taft’s public support of the League was chastised by many of his fellow Republicans, and his inconsistent views on the Versailles reservations were rebuked by both parties. Wilson’s opposition to any amendments or reservations of the treaty subsequently concluded with its final rejection on March 19, 1920. Starting Bid $200

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7070. William H. Taft Signed Book: ‘Popular Government’. Signed book: Popular Government: Its

Essence, Its Permanence and Its Perils. First edition, first printing of 2000 copies. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1913. Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt spine titling, 5.25 x 7.75, 283 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “For Lessing Rosenthal, with the best wishes of one who strayed into academic shades for a while, Wm. H. Taft, Dec. 27th. 1921.”

Autographic condition: very good to fine, with tape to a small tear to the left edge near the gutter, and a crease to the right side of the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Accompanied by Rosenthal’s retained carbon copy of a letter sent to Taft. Starting Bid $200

7071. William H. Taft Signed Book: ‘Presidential Addresses and State Papers’. Signed book: Presidential

Addresses and State Papers. First edition. NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1910. Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt stamping, 5.5 x 8, 612 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft, New Haven, April 2, 1917.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with bumped corners, wear at spine ends, a “B. George Ulizio” bookplate affixed to front pastedown, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

Starting Bid $200

7072. William H. Taft Signed Book: ‘The Presidency’.

Signed book: The Presidency: Its Duties, Its Powers, Its Opportunities and Its Limitations. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1916. Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt stamping, 5 x 7.25, 145 pages. Neatly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “For Edwin R. Hodges, M.D. with cordial good wishes and with common associations with the Elms of Yale, Wm. H. Taft, Washington, May 27th 1926.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Starting Bid $200

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7073. William H. Taft Signed Booklet: ‘1909 State of the Union’.

Official booklet entitled “Message of the President of the United States communicated to the two Houses of Congress at the beginning of the Second Session, Sixty-First Congress,” delivered on December 7, 1909, published by the Government Printing Office, 5.75 x 9, 40 pages, neatly signed on the last page in bold ink, “Wm. H. Taft.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the top edge of the cover and beginning pages of the booklet, slight curling to the lower corner, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling. Accompanied by a transmittal letter on White House letterhead from Taft’s secretary, January 13, 1910, “inclosing herewith a copy of the President’s annual message, which he has autographed as you request.” Starting Bid $200

Oversized portrait of President Wilson and his World War I advisors 7074. Woodrow Wilson and Cabinet Signed Photograph. Extraordinary vintage matte-finish 9.5 x

13.5 photo of President Wilson and his World War I–era cabinet in formal attire by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: President Woodrow Wilson, Secretary of State Robert Lansing, Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, Attorney General Thomas W. Gregory, Postmaster General Albert S. Burleson, Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston, Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield, and Secretary of Labor William B. Wilson. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Wilson and Poincare in postwar Paris 7075. Woodrow Wilson and Raymond Poincare Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 14.25 photo of President

Woodrow Wilson riding in an automobile with French President Raymond Poincare during the former’s visit to Paris in December 1918, signed in the lower border by both in fountain pen. Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Limited ‘alumni edition’ of Wilson’s History of the American People 7076. Woodrow Wilson Signed Book Set: ‘A History of the American People’.

Signed book set: A History of the American People, Volumes I–V. Alumni edition, limited issue, numbered 346/350. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Hardcover, 7 x 10.25, 350 pages. Neatly signed on the colophon of the first volume in fountain pen, “Woodrow Wilson.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with light to moderate soiling to exteriors, creasing and chips to paper spine labels, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to rear pages.

The culmination of a series of articles written for Harper’s, Wilson published the complete five-volume History in 1902; this set includes all five volumes, with the subtitles ‘The Swarming of the English,’ ‘Colonies and Nation,’ ‘The Founding of the Government,’ ‘Critical Changes and Civil War,’ and ‘Reunion and Nationalization.’ The books are comprehensively illustrated with portraits of the personalities referenced, facsimiles of their handwriting, maps of important locations, and other interesting images. At the time of publication, Wilson had recently been elevated from professor of history and politics at Princeton to president of the university. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 33

7077. Woodrow Wilson Signed Book: ‘1913 Inaugural Address’. Signed book: Inaugural Address of President Wilson.

Washington: 1913. Hardcover bound in full blue morocco with gilt stamping, 6 x 9.25, 8 pages. Neatly signed at the conclusion in ink, “Woodrow Wilson.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with the front board neatly detached, rubbing to spine and joints, a “Joseph McAleenan” bookplate affixed to a free end page, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

“The world must be made safe for democracy”

7078. Woodrow Wilson Signed Book: ‘Declaration of War Against Germany’. Signed book: Address of the President of the United States, Delivered at a Joint Session of the Two Houses of Congress, April 2, 1917. Later printing. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1917. Hardcover bound in custom full green calf with gilt stamping and custom red morocco slipcase, 5 x 7.5, 30 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in bold ink, “Dr. Arnold Genthe, With the best wishes, of Woodrow Wilson, 26 April 1917.” In this historic speech, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war against Germany, memorably stating: “The world must be made safe for democracy.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: NF/None in a VG slipcase, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page, and rubbing and scuffing to the slipcase’s leather. Four days after Wilson’s speech, Congress overwhelmingly passed the war resolution which brought the United States into World War I. The recipient of this example, Arnold Genthe, was a successful photographer who photographed Wilson on at least one occasion. Both Wilson and Genthe had residences in Cornish, New Hampshire, where they belonged to the ‘Cornish Art Colony.’ Starting Bid $300

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7079. Woodrow Wilson Signed Book: ‘George Washington’. Signed book: George Washington by Woodrow

Wilson. Later printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1897. Hardcover bound in green cloth with ornate gilt stamping, 5.75 x 8.5, 333 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink as president, “Woodrow Wilson, Washington, 11 April 1916.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing to spine and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. A desirable volume connecting America’s 28th president with its first. Starting Bid $200

Early gift to the future first lady: “Woodrow Wilson’s Compliments to Miss Ellie Lou Axson, July 1883” 7080.

Woodrow Wilson Signed Book: ‘The Graphic Arts’. Outstanding

signed book: The Graphic Arts

by Philip Gilbert Hamerton. First edition. Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1882. Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt stamping, 5.5 x 7.25, 508 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink to his wife-to-be, “Woodrow Wilson’s Compliments to Miss Ellie Lou Axson, July 1883,” and on the title page, “Miss E. L. A. from Woodrow Wilson.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with rubbing to spine and boards, cracked front hinge, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

Woodrow Wilson met Ellen Louise Axson in April 1883 during a visit to his cousin in Rome, Georgia. Recognizing her appreciation and talent for art, he thoughtfully presented this gift to her just three months later, during their courtship. They became engaged in September, and wed in June 1885. Ellen studied at the Art Students League of New York and pursued portrait painting after graduation, receiving a medal for one of her works from the Paris International Exposition. A superb Wilson family heirloom. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 35

“To E. A. W.,—whose gifts make her kin to all poets and all artists” 7081. Woodrow Wilson Signed Book: ‘The Poems of William Watson’. Signed book: The Poems of William Watson. Later printing. NY: Macmillan, 1893. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering, 5 x 7.25, 280 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink to his wife Ellen Axson Wilson, “To E. A. W.,—whose gifts make her kin to all poets and all artists—on her birthday, W. W., 15 May, 1893.” Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG/None, with wear at the spine’s head, cracked hinges, moderate foxing to textblock, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

Woodrow Wilson married Ellen Louise Axson in June 1885, and presented this book to her on the occasion of her 33rd birthday.

Warmly inscribed with his appreciation for her work—Ellen studied at the Art Students League of New York and was an accomplished painter—this is a profound piece from the personal library of the future first lady. Starting Bid $300

7082. Woodrow Wilson Signed Book: ‘The State and Federal Governments of the United States’. Signed

book: The State and Federal Governments of the United States: A Brief Manual for Schools and Colleges. First edition. Boston: D. C. Heath, 1889. Hardcover bound in navy blue cloth with gilt stamping, 5.25 x 7.5, 131 pages. Signed on the first free end page in crisp ink, “Woodrow Wilson.” Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG+/None, with slight rubbing at spine ends and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

Starting Bid $200

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Limited edition set presented to Ellen Axson Wilson on her 31st birthday

7083. Woodrow Wilson Signed Books: ‘Essays and Poems of Leigh Hunt’. Signed books: Essays and Poems of Leigh Hunt, Volume I

and Volume II, edited by Reginald Brimley Johnson. Limited issue of 1000.

London: J. M. Dent, 1891. Hardcovers bound in blue cloth with gilt spine titling, 4.25 x 6.5, 235 and 268 pages. Each signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink to his wife Ellen Axson Wilson for her 31st birthday, “Ellie, from Woodrow, 15 May, 1891.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with light overall staining to the signed pages, and a small chip to their right edges. Book condition: VG/None, with chipping at spine ends, bumped corners, mild foxing and toning to endpapers, and “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamps to rear pages. Starting Bid $300

7084. Edith Bolling Wilson Signed Photograph. Superior vintage mattefinish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of Wilson by Arnold Genthe of New York, prominently signed in fountain pen, “Edith Bolling Wilson.” Also signed in the lower right corner in ink by the renowned photographer, Arnold Genthe. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Spectacular oversized portrait of President Harding and his cabinet, including Coolidge and Hoover 7085. Warren G. Harding and Cabinet Signed Photograph. Superla-

tive vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 11 photo of President Harding and his cabinet by Edmonston of Washington, DC, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: President Warren G. Harding, Vice President Calvin Coolidge, Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Secretary of State Charles E. Hughes, Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon, Secretary of War John W. Weeks, Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, Postmaster General Will H. Hays, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Denby, Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall, Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, and Secretary of Labor James J. Davis. Blindstamped in the lower right by the studio. In fine condition, with some light corner creasing. Starting Bid $300

7086. Florence Kling Harding Signed Photograph.

Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 10.75 photo of the first lady, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. William Walker Smith, With a message of good wishes, Sincerely, Florence Kling Harding.” Affixed to a same-size mount and in fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $200

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7087. Calvin Coolidge and Cabinet Signed Photograph. Impressive vintage matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of President Coolidge and his cabinet on the White House lawn, signed in fountain pen by all pictured: President Calvin Coolidge, Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg, Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon, Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis, Attorney General John G. Sargent, Postmaster General Harry S. New, Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur, Secretary of the Interior Roy O. West, Secretary of Agriculture William M. Jardine, Secretary of Commerce William F. Whiting, and Secretary of Labor James J. Davis.

Affixed to a same-size mat and in fine condition, with Coolidge’s signature quite light and some offsetting from newsprint along the left edge. Starting Bid $200

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7088. Calvin Coolidge Signed Book: ‘Foundations of the Republic’. Signed book: Foundations of the Re-

public. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1926.

Hardcover bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering, 5.75 x 8.25, 463 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “To Paul L. Springer, With Regards, Calvin Coolidge.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

Starting Bid $200

7089. Calvin Coolidge Signed Book: ‘The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge’. Signed book: The Au-

tobiography of Calvin Coolidge. First edition, limited issue, numbered 66/1000. NY: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929. Hardcover with gilt spine lettering, 6.5 x 9.5, 247 pages.

Signed on the colophon in fountain pen, “Calvin Coolidge.”

Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: NF/None, with a “Philip Greely Brown” bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

7090. Calvin Coolidge Signed Book: ‘The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge’. Signed book: The Autobiography

of Calvin Coolidge. First trade edition. NY: The Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929. Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt stamping , 6 x 8.75, 247 pages. Signed and inscribed on a free end page in ink, “To Leonard A. Davidson, With Regards, Calvin Coolidge.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None. Starting Bid $200

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7091. Calvin Coolidge Signed Book: ‘The Man Who Is President’. Signed book: Calvin

Coolidge: The Man Who Is President by William Allen White. First edition. NY: Macmillan, 1925.

Hardcover bound in red cloth, with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 252 pages. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen by the subject, “Calvin Coolidge,” and on the next page by the author, “W. A. White, Christmas 1925, Emporia, Kansas.”

Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG-/ VG-, with the frontispiece through page six detached but present, several chips and losses to clipped dust jacket, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

7092. Calvin Coolidge Signed Book: ‘The Price of Freedom’. Signed book: The Price of Freedom. Later printing.

NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1925. Hardcover custom-bound in half morocco with gilt spine titling, 6 x 8, 420 pages. Crisply signed on a free end page in ink, “Compliments of Calvin Coolidge.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: NF/ None, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. A handsomely bound volume containing Coolidge’s addresses and speeches on a variety of historical topics, from the pilgrims to Andrew Carnegie. Starting Bid $200

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7093. Grace Coolidge Signed Photograph.

Attractive vintage sepia matte-finish 7.25 x 10.75 Bachrach photo of Coolidge in a three-quarter-length pose, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Grace Coolidge.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

7094. Herbert Hoover and Cabinet Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 19.75 x 13.75 photo of President Hoover and his cabinet taken by the Schutz studio in 1932, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: President Herbert Hoover, Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills, Vice President Charles Curtis, Attorney General William Mitchell, Postmaster General Walter F. Brown,Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams III, Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde, Secretary of Labor William N. Doak, Secretary of Commerce Roy D. Chapin, Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur, Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson, and Secretary of War Patrick J. Hurley. In fine condition, with a small stain to the left border, and some light edge damage, which could be easily matted out. Starting Bid $200

7095. Lou Henry Hoover Signed Photograph. Vintage

matte-finish 7 x 10.75 photo of the first lady with her dogs in the White House gardens, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Wallace White, with all good wishes from Lou Henry Hoover, and Weegie and Pat!” Blindstamped in the lower left corner by Harris & Ewing. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

FDR and his ‘New Deal’ cabinet 7096. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Cabinet Signed Photograph.

Outstanding vintage matte-finish 12 x 9.25 photo of President Roosevelt and his cabinet by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Vice President John Nance Garner, Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring, Attorney General Homer S. Cummings, Postmaster General James A. Farley, Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson, Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper, and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins.

Blindstamped in the lower left by the studio, and bears a Harris & Ewing credit stamp on the reverse. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, a vertical crease to the right of FDR, and light brushing to one signature. Starting Bid $300

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Deluxe five-volume leatherbound set of Roosevelt’s public papers, limited to 500 7097. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Book Set: ‘Public Papers and Addresses, 1928–1936’. Impressive signed

book set: The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1928–1936, Vols. I–V. First deluxe edition, limited issue of 500 copies. NY: Random House, 1938. Hardcovers bound in full gray morocco with gilt stamping, 6.5 x 9.75, 3193 total pages. Neatly signed on the first free end page of the first volume in fountain pen by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Autographic condition: fine, with toning to the edges of the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with light rubbing and scuffing to spines and boards, and “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamps to the rear pages. Starting Bid $200

Presented to Warm Springs co-founder Basil O’Connor 7098. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘Looking Forward’. Signed book: Looking

Forward. First edition. NY: The John Day Company, 1933. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with gilt stamping, 5.5 x 7.75, 279 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen to his friend and philanthropic partner Basil O’Connor, “For D. B. O’Connor, from his ancient partner, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with “Library of Basil O’Connor” ink stamps to the endpapers, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

Roosevelt and O’Connor had practiced law together in the 1920s and early 30s, and worked closely to eradicate polio, co-founding the important Georgia Warm Springs Foundation for the rehabilitation of polio victims. Published in March 1933 when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was first inaugurated, this bestselling outline of FDR’s progressive ‘New Deal’ values was almost certainly signed during his presidency.

As an exceptionally well-preserved tome from the personal library of Roosevelt’s generous friend and advisor, this is a superior presidential piece. Starting Bid $300

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7099. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘On Our Way’.

Signed book: On Our Way. First edition, first state (with “private party” on page x, “willing” on page 162, and “Erratum” slip laid in for page x). NY: The John Day Company, 1934. Hardcover bound in blue cloth, with dust jacket, 5.5 x 7.75, 300 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “For Sam J. Wolf, from his friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/G, with irregular sunning to cloth spine, significant tears and losses to dust jacket (especially to the crudely tape-repaired spine), and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Samuel Johnson Wolf was a successful artist who created portraits of popular figures, including Franklin D. Roosevelt. Starting Bid $200

FDR’s 1939 State of the Union Address, presented to rabbi Stephen S. Wise: “To save one we must now make up our minds to save all” 7100. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Booklet: ‘1939 State of the Union’.

Official booklet entitled “Address of President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Joint Session of Congress, January 4, 1939,” published by the Government Printing Office, 5.75 x 9, ten pages, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen to the well-known progressive rabbi Stephen Samuel Wise, “For Stephen S. Wise, from his friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, some curling at corners, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Accompanied by a custom-made presentation folder with gilt spine titling.

Wise was perhaps America’s most famous rabbi during the 20th century, and was well-known as a close friend of President Roosevelt, often serving as an advisor on Jewish issues. In late 1942, Wise held a press conference that revealed the Nazi plan for the extermination of Jews, based on information obtained from US Under-Secretary of State Sumner Welles. In this 1939 speech, FDR anticipates this attack on European Jewry by making several references to the importance of the freedom of religion. He observes: ‘Where freedom of religion has been attacked, the attack has come from sources opposed to democracy…The defense of religion, of democracy and of good faith among nations is all the same fight. To save one we must now make up our minds to save all.’ An extraordinary association piece linking Roosevelt to the Jewish cause, nine months before the outbreak of World War II. Starting Bid $300

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FDR lays out his plan for America in a hand-corrected manuscript for Looking Forward

7101. Franklin D. Roosevelt HandCorrected Manuscript: ‘Looking Forward’. Hand-corrected typed manuscript

draft of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1933 book Looking Forward, 235 pages housed in a black 11.75 x 11.5 binder, featuring Roosevelt’s handwritten corrections in ink on 22 pages; the draft also bears numerous pencil corrections in an unknown hand. FDR’s lengthiest addition comes at the top of the first page of text, in full: “This is essentially a compilation from many articles written and speeches made prior to March 1, 1933. I have added parts which bind the material together as a whole.” Most of his other revisions are minor, often an addition of quotes or a couple of words, or some cross- outs to passages: for example, on page four, he strikes through one paragraph and changes the word “The” to “My.” At the end of the introduction, he also strikes through “The White House,” replacing it with “Hyde Park, March 1st 1933”—three days before he would be inaugurated as president of the United States. In overall fine condition.

Roosevelt prepared this manuscript—outlining his progressive vision for America’s ‘New Deal’—while president-elect in 1933, drawing from various speeches and writings crafted during his candidacy. It was published in the month of his inauguration, March 1933, and quickly became a New York Times bestseller. With chapter headings like “Reappraisal of Values,” “Need for Economic Planning,” “Reorganization of Government,” “Expenditure and Taxation,” “The Power Issue,” “Banking and Speculation,” and “National and International Unity,” the soon-to-be president lays out his plans for the country. An important handcorrected manuscript from the revered head of state. Starting Bid $1,000

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7102. Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Book: ‘Records of the Town of Hyde Park’. Rare

signed book: Records of the Town of Hyde Park, Duchess County, Vol. III. First edition, limited issue, numbered 17/100. Hyde Park, NY: Duchess County Historical Society, 1928. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with gilt stamping, 8.5 x 11, 340 pages. Numbered, signed, and inscribed opposite the title page in fountain pen, “For my old friend Peter H. Troy, No. 17 of 100 Copies, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Hyde Park 1928.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with a cracked front hinge, small stains to front board and spine, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

7103. Harry S. Truman Signed Manual: ‘Bridge Specifications’. Interesting circa

1931–1932 documentation booklet entitled “Jackson County Highway Engineering Department Bridge Specifications,” 8.75 x 11, signed inside four times by Truman as presiding judge of Jackson County, Missouri. The brad-bound documents include contractors bonds and proposals for improving Jackson County Road.

In fine condition, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

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7104. Harry S. Truman and Cabinet Signed Photograph. Sharp

vintage matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of President Truman and his cabinet, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State George C. Marshall, Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, Secretary of Defense James Forrestal, Attorney General Tom C. Clark, Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson, Secretary of the Interior Julius A. Krug, Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson, Secretary of Commerce W. Averell Harriman, Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach, Federal Works Administrator Philip B. Fleming, and Assistant to the President John R. Steelman.

Reverse is stamp-dated January 9, 1949, and bears an Abbie Rowe credit annotation. In fine condition, with light rippling to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

“We will accept nothing less than full Victory!”

7105. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Book: ‘Crusade in Europe’. Signed book:

Crusade in Europe. First edition, limited issue, numbered 1039/1426. NY: Doubleday, 1948.

Hardcover with mylar jacket and publisher’s slipcase, 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 to very fine. Book condition: NF in a VG slipcase, with a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page of the book, and edgewear and scuffing to slipcase.

Eisenhower’s historic order reads, in part: “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will being about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world…I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!” Starting Bid $200

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Signed first edition of Eisenhower’s first biography 7106. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Book: ‘Soldier of Democracy’. Signed book: Soldier of Democracy: A Biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower

by Kenneth Davis. First edition. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1945. Hardcover bound in green cloth, 6 x 8.5, 566 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “Dear Mr. Cary, This is for your collection, with best wishes, sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: fine.

Book condition: VG/None, with mottled rubbing and wear to boards, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

Best known for a series of biographies of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Kenneth Davis served as a war correspondent attached to Ike’s headquarters for a period of time during WWII. Published at the war’s end in 1945, this was the first biography of Eisenhower ever to be published. Starting Bid $200

7107. Dwight D. Eisenhower Souvenir Typescript. Scarce souvenir typescript of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Acceptance Address” for the Presidential Nomination, given at the Republican National Convention in Chicago on July 11, 1952, three pages, 8.5 x 14, signed at the conclusion in black ink by Eisenhower. A portion of the speech is as follows: “You have summoned me on behalf of millions of your fellow Americans to lead a great Crusade—for freedom in America and freedom in the world. I know something of the solemn responsibility of leading a Crusade. I have led one.

I take up this task, therefore, in a spirit of deep obligation. Mindful of its burdens and of its decisive importance: I accept your summons. I will lead this crusade…Today is the first day of our battle.

The road that leads to Nov. 4th is a fighting road. In that fight I will keep nothing in reserve. I have stood before on the eve of battle.

Before every attack it has always been my practice to seek out our men in their camps and along the road and talk with them face to face about their concerns and discuss with them the great mission to which we were all committed. In this battle to which all of us are now committed it will be my practice to meet and talk with Americans face to face in every section, every corner, every nook and cranny of this land…Wherever I am, I will end each day of this campaign thinking of millions of American homes large and small; of fathers and mothers working and sacrificing to make sure that their children are well cared for, free from fear; full of good hope for the future, proud citizens of a country that will stand among the nations as the leader of a peaceful and prosperous world. It is more than a nomination I accept today. It is a dedication—a dedication to the shining promise of tomorrow. As together we face that tomorrow, I beseech the prayers of all our people and the blessing and guidance of Almighty God.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7108. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Books: ‘The White House Years’. Handsome two-

volume pair of signed books: The White House Years: Mandate for Change and Waging Peace.

Limited editions, both numbered to 1500. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1963 and 1965. Hardcovers with slipcases, 6.75 x 9.5, each boldly signed opposite the colophon in fountain pen, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Autographic condition: very fine.

Book condition: NF/None, in VG+ cases. Starting Bid $200

Rare privately printed As We Remember Joe, presented by the future president: “This book is for you with all my thanks—and Joe’s—Jack Kennedy” 7109. John F. Kennedy Signed Book: ‘As We Remember Joe’. Rare signed book: As We

Remember Joe. Privately printed in an edition of 250.

Cambridge, Massachusetts: University Press, 1945.

Hardcover bound in red cloth with gilt lettering, 6.25 x 9.25, 75 pages. Signed and inscribed on a card affixed to the first free end page in fountain pen, “Dear Danny: This book is for you with all my thanks—and Joe’s—Jack Kennedy.” Autographic condition: fine to very fine. Book condition: VG/None, with minor edgewear, bumped corners, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

In August 1944, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., was killed in action during World War II when his plane exploded over England. Hoping to honor his brother, JFK solicited contributions of the reminiscences of family and friends of Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., collected and published as a 1945 Christmas gift for members of the Kennedy family and Joe’s close friends. In his foreword, Kennedy excuses those who might not have contributed because they ‘are at this time fighting around the globe—or have, like Joe, died.’ A highly sought-after book, boasting an early signature from John F. Kennedy, presumably presenting the rare volume to one of his elder brother’s friends. Starting Bid $500 www.RRAuction.com | 49

7110. John F. Kennedy Signed Book: ‘Profiles in Courage’. Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later

printing. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “To Mrs. Bronson, with esteem and appreciation from her friend—John Kennedy.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/VG, with a small repaired edge tears and creases to the price-clipped dust jacket, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

Kennedy underwent several life-threatening spinal operations in the 1950s. During his convalescence in 1954 and 1955, he wrote the book Profiles in Courage, which described eight instances in which US Senators risked their careers by standing up for their personal beliefs. It became a bestseller upon its release in 1956, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 1957. Starting Bid $200

7112. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Photograph. Glossy 7111. Lyndon B. Johnson Inauguration Signed Photograph. Scarce matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Lyndon

B. Johnson being sworn in as president on Air Force One following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, signed in black ink by First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, Judge Sarah T. Hughes, and Texas Congressman Jack Brooks. Jackie Kennedy—still dressed in her blood-stained pink Chanel suit—looks on as LBJ takes the oath in this iconic image captured by official White House photographer Cecil Stoughton. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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14 x 11 silver gelatin photo of President Johnson watching the Inaugural Parade from the reviewing stand in front of the White House on January 20, 1965, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Caroline Fortas, I like that coat that Abe gave you at Christmas, Lyndon B. Johnson.” Affixed to a slightly larger cardstock mount. In very good to fine condition, with two small areas of emulsion loss in the top border, and minor ink adhesion issues to the signature. Carolyn Fortas was the wife of lawyer and jurist Abe Fortas (1910–1982), whom Johnson nominated as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 4, 1965. Starting Bid $200

7113. Jimmy Carter Signed Photograph. Official glossy 14 x 11

White House photo of President Jimmy Carter meeting with his cabinet, inscribed in a calligraphic hand, “To Arthur Goldberg,” and signed in black felt tip

by Carter. Reverse bears an “Official Photograph, The White House” stamp dated July 6, 1977, with “This Paper Manufactured by Kodak” watermarks. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the corners, and a light horizontal bend that passes through the signature.

Starting Bid $200

7115. Pat Nixon Document Signed. Partly-printed DS,

signed three times, “Patricia Ryan,” one page, 5 x 3, circa 1939–1940. Edgar Mason’s Whittier Union High School “Typewriter I” course card, chronicling his descent into failure as a typist: he receives a C- in the first quarter, incomplete (F) in the second, and an F in the third, with the last quarter left blank. The future first lady signs three times using her maiden name. In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. It was while in Whittier that Pat Ryan met Richard Nixon, a newly minted lawyer; they married on June 21, 1940, at the Mission Inn in Riverside, California. Starting Bid $200

7114. Nancy Reagan Signed Photograph. Attractive vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10 MGM photo of the future first lady during her acting career, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ken—Best wishes and good luck—Nancy Davis.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and rippling to the top and bottom edges.

Starting Bid $200

7116. First Ladies Signatures.

Ink signatures of Bess Truman, Grace Coolidge, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, and Eleanor Roosevelt on an off-white 3.75 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

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notables

Declaration of Independence

7117. Samuel Adams Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1722–1803) who emerged as one of the early leaders of the movement against the Stamp Act and other British tax measures of the 1760s. Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 10.75, November 21, 1796. As governor of Massachusetts, Adams affirms “that William Cooper Esqr. is Register of Probate within & for the County of Suffolk in said Commonwealth, duly constituted & sworn, & that to his Acts & Attestations as one the annexed papers, full Faith and Credit are & ought to be given, in and out of Court.” Boldly signed in the upper left by Governor Adams, and countersigned by John Avery as secretary. The seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a pink ribbon are affixed to the upper left corner. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a small hole to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

7118. Josiah Bartlett Autograph Document Signed.

Physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795) who served as that state’s governor from 1790 to 1794. ADS, one page, 7.25 x 3.5, February 20, 1772. Handwritten financial receipt, in part: “Received the 20th Day of February 1772 of Sargent Ralph Blasdel by Mr. Jeremy Carrier forty seven shillings and three pence.” Reverse bears an “Autograph Collection of Dr. Max Thorek, Chicago” stamp. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, stains along the bottom edge, and a tear to the bottom center repaired with old tape on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

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7119. Josiah Bartlett Free Frank. Physician and signer

of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795) who served as that state’s governor from 1790 to 1794. Desirable hand-addressed and free-franked mailing panel, 5.25 x 3.5, addressed by Bartlett to “Gen’l Nathaniel Folsom, Exeter, New Hampshire,” and franked in the lower left corner, “Post free, J: Bartlett, N: Hampshire.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and soiling. A merchant and statesman, Folsom served as a delegate for New Hampshire in the Continental Congress, as well as the major general of the New Hampshire Militia. Starting Bid $200

7121. Charles Carroll of Carrollton Free Frank. Signer of the Declaration of Independence

7120. Carter Braxton Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1736–1797) who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful plantation owners in the colony. ALS signed “C. Braxton,” one page, 7 x 8.75, October 11, 1763. Letter to George Thomas, in full: “I shall be obliged to you to send me a pr of your best shoes of the length sent.” In very good condition, with old repairs to fold splits at the bottom, and professional repairs to a tear and an area of paper loss. Starting Bid $200

from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longestlived among his colleagues. Free-franked mailing panel, 5 x 3, addressed in another hand to “Miss Roberdeau, George Town, D.C.,” and franked at the top, “Free, Ch. Carroll of Carrollton.” Dated at Brown Tavern, September 13th. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

7122. Charles Carroll of Carrollton Letter Signed. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. LS signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 8 x 10, April 28, 1823. Letter to John White, cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit. In part: “There is a Note of Richard Caton’s for $9850 dated the 15th March Payable in 3 Months from the date, given in Payment of the Balance due to the Bank, for the house he occupies at the intersection of King George and Stillhouse streets—As I have taken the payment of this note on myself, I pledge myself hereby to extinguish annually, not less than two thousand dollars of the principal, untill the sum of $9850 be discharged and paid.”

In very good to fine condition, with toning and creasing, and an old repair to a fold split passing through the signature.

Richard Caton was the husband of Mary Carroll, the youngest daughter of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Caton had purchased the property on the corner of King George and Stillhouse in 1818, and Charles Carroll spent autumns and winters there. When Caton’s business affairs went south, Charles Carroll purchased the house for $14,000 and deeded it in trust to Mary Caton for her daughter Emily, in order to keep the property out of the hands of Richard Caton’s creditors. Charles Carroll died in his bedroom in the mansion on November 1, 1832, at the age of 95. Starting Bid $200

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7123. Charles Carroll of Carrollton Signed Check. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. Baltimore Office of Discount and Deposit check, 6.5 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Carroll, “Ch. Carroll,” payable to “No. 131—for Charity” for $50, June 23, 1831. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

7124. Samuel Chase Autograph Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1741–1811) and associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1796 until his death. ADS, one page, 7 x 5, April 1, 1803. Boldly handwritten pay draft, in full: “$875, The President, Director and Company of the Bank of the United States: Ten days after Date pay David Harris Esquire, or Order, Eight hundred and seventy five Dollars.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7125. Samuel Chase Autograph Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1741–1811) and associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1796 until his death. Partial ADS signed “S. Chase,” one page, 3 x 2, July 20, 1764. Small section of a handwritten legal document by Chase, in part: “Joseph Mayo & Thomas Day… Mr. Bradley.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

Twice-signed account for attendance in the Continental Congress

7126. Abraham Clark Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1726–1794), who represented his state in the Continental Congress. Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Abra. Clark” and “Abraham Clark,” one page, 7.5 x 6.25, docketed November 1777 on the reverse. Clark’s handwritten account document, signed in the third-person within the text, and at the conclusion. In full: “The State of New Jersey to Abraham Clark Dr., To 171 days attendance in Congress from the 14th of March last to the 22d Sept’r last, including 15 days absent going home, there, & returning and six days with the Assembly at Haddonfield—£171.0.0, Cr. to 450 Dollars being paid of 1000 Dollars I claimed for the Delegrates—168.15.0, Balance £2.50.” An “Additional Allowance” amounting to £85.10.0 has been added in another hand. In fine condition, with a thin mounting strip along the back of the left edge. A highly desirable twice-signed document associated with Clark’s time in the Continental Congress, where he had voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Starting Bid $200 54 |

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7127. George Clymer Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1739–1813) who served as the first president of the Philadelphia Bank.

ALS signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page, 8 x 9.75, November 4, 1803. Letter to banker and merchant Samuel Coates, in part: “I have waited a considerable time for the inclosed opinion of M. Thomas Gibson of the value of some lands which I would offer in security for my debt of 8000 to your bank. The tracts are ten, and contiguous, being 3050 acres, taken up about thirty years ago, and purchased by me twenty six or twenty seven—They lie in the county of Indiana lately cut out of Westmoreland, and the commissioners have had thoughts of a situation on them for their county town…there I would add two tracts in Westmoreland, of which I know little more than that the warrants for them are of a very old date, which presumes them good.” In very good to fine condition, with toning to the left edge, minor loss along the vertical folds, and seal-related paper loss, and a tear, to the integral address leaf. Samuel Coates was a prominent Quaker merchant (1748–1830) who was treasurer of the Library Company of Philadelphia, secretary and later president of the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital, a member of the Overseers of the Public Schools of Philadelphia, and a director of the original Bank of the United States (1800-1812). Starting Bid $200

7128. George Clymer Free Frank. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1739–1813) who served as the first president of the Philadelphia Bank. Full free frank, measuring 7 x 5.75 unfolded with a center panel of 4.25 x 2.75, addressed by Clymer to “Christian Febiger Esquire, State Treasurer of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,” and franked in the lower left, “Free, G. Clymer.” The top bears an ink stamp, “New York, April 21, Free.” An annotation in the left margin reads, in part: “It appears clearly by Mr. Clymer’s Receipts that he has paid the Taxes.” In fine condition, with repaired seal-related paper loss. Starting Bid $200

7129. George Clymer Signed Currency. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1739–1813) who served as the first president of the Philadelphia Bank. Rare Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for “Five Shillings,” signed “G. Clymer,” 3.5 x 3, issued as No. 39718, and reading: “This Bill shall pass current for five shillings within the Province of Pennsylvania, according to an Act of Assembly, made in the 4th Year of the Reign of King George III. Dated the 18th of June, 1764.” Signed at the conclusion by George Clymer. Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” In very good condition, with overall wear and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

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7130. George Clymer Signed Check. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1739–1813) who served as the first president of the Philadelphia Bank. Philadelphia Bank check, 6.75 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Clymer, “Geo. Clymer,” payable to AB for $20, February 16, 1804. In very good to fine condition, with repairs to two vertical tears, one of which passes through the first letter of Clymer’s surname. Starting Bid $200

7131. William Ellery Autograph Document Signed.

DS, one page, 6 x 7.25, April 10, 1784. Bill of exchange issued to Deputy Governor of Rhode Island Jabez Bowen: “At twenty days sight of this my first of exchange the second not paid, please to pay to Mr. Joseph West Merch’t in Baltimore or order one hundred dollars value received of him, and place the same to my accounts as a delegate from the State of Rhode Island and Providence—Plantations and you will much oblige.” Signed at the conclusion by William Ellery, with lower portion featuring a signed handwritten note from Bowen, who requests that the bill will be paid “out of the verry first money that comes into your hands.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7132. William Ellery Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820).

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 4.5, June 10, 1783. Pay order from the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, in full: “The General Assembly at May Session 1783, ordered Two Hundred Silver Dollars to be paid to William Ellery, Esqr., out of the General-Treasury.” Signed at the conclusion by Henry Ward as a witness, and endorsed on the reverse by Ellery to confirm receipt: “June 10th 1783, Received payment in full, William Ellery.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and splitting to the ends of the horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

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7133. William Ellery Signed Currency. Rev-

olutionary Wardated Rhode Island engraved bank note for “Two Shillings,” signed “Wm. Ellery,” 2.5 x 3.5, issued as No. 1938, and reading: “The Possessor of this Bill shall be paid by the GeneralTreasurer of the Colony of RhodeIsland, Two Shillings, Lawful Money…the eighteenth Day of March, A.D., 1776.” Signed at the conclusion by William Ellery. Affixed to a backing sheet containing religious text. In very good condition, with light staining, creasing, and overall wear. Starting Bid $200

7134. William Floyd Autograph Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a US representative from New York (1734–1821). Scarce ADS, signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 8 x 7.75, March 15, 1785. A secondary receipt of payment, in full: “I Do hereby certify that I Rec’d from Col’o Phineas Fanning by the hand of Mr. William Phillip the Sum of Fifty pounds, and for which Sum I obligated myself for payment the obligation was dated in May or June 1781 which obligation the said Phineas Fanning says he has lost—Therefore this Certificate shall be Considered in Stead of the Obligation said to be lost—and his Receipt on the back of this signed with his own hand, shall cancell both.” Signed at the conclusion by William Floyd. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

7135. Elbridge Gerry Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen-

dence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the language as a result of his support of politically advantageous redistricting, which became known as ‘gerrymandering.’ ALS signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 6.5 x 9.75, November 9, 1813. Letter to Samuel Bradley, in part: “I have received from Doctor Marney in London a package in regard to which he states, that ‘the large parcel addressed to you, contains books intended for sale by auction for improvements in Fryburg. I request you to retain them till M. Samuel Bradley & you communicate.’ I have also a magazine which he says his printer addresses for your acceptance. Enclosed is likewise a prospective transmitted to you agreeably to his request. Please to inform me by a line where to deposit the package & magazine; & if I should be absent, Ms. Gerry will order them to the place.” Gerry adds his franking signature, “free, E. Gerry,” on the reverse of the second integral page. In fine condition, with the letter and its integral address leaf affixed together. Starting Bid $200

7136. Elbridge Gerry Document Signed. Partly-printed DS,

signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 15 x 9.25, August 14, 1810. As governor of Massachusetts, Gerry appoints Jesse Clark “to be Ensign of a Company in the Seventh Regiment of Infantry in the Second Brigade.” Signed in the upper left by Governor Gerry, and countersigned at the conclusion by Benjamin Homans as secretary. The embossed white paper Massachusetts seal is affixed to the upper left. In very good to fine condition, with light staining, creasing, and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

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7137. Elbridge Gerry Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1744–1814) who later served as vice president under James Madison. His name entered the language as a result of his support of politically advantageous redistricting, which became known as ‘gerrymandering.’ Partly-printed DS, signed “E. Gerry,” one page, 6 x 2.25, April 19, 1814. Office of Pay and Deposit of the Bank of Columbia pay order for the payment of $376 to himself. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with scattered staining. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly rare letter from Georgia’s elusive Declaration signer

7138. Lyman Hall Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1724–1790) who went on to serve as governor of the state. ALS signed “LH,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, no date. In full: “I have been disappointed in seeng Mr. Rees this some days past,—In order to settle the Judg’t on the Bond in y’r Fav’r—Exec’n has been Lev’d on some, in the Sheriff’s hands, wh’h was for you, but I am provided to make it up, wh’h will endeavor next week to finish.” In fine condition, with a thin line of old adhesive residue on the back top edge. Hall is among the rarest of all Declaration signers, with this letter representing only the fourth item we have offered. Starting Bid $1,000

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7139. John Hancock Autograph Document Signed. Very desirable ADS from John Hancock, one page, 7.75 x 4.25, January 20, 1774. Written from Boston, a promissory note issued to bankers Hayley and Hopkins of London, in part: “At Thirty Days Sight of this my third Bill / First & Second of same…Date unpaid / please to pay to Mess’s Samuel Abbott & Co. or order Two hundred pounds Ster’g Value Rec’d, & Charge to my Acco’t with or without further advice.” Signed prominently at the conclusion in bold ink by Hancock. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Hancock’s involvement in overseas trade in 1765 7140. John Hancock Autograph Endorsement Signed. Desirable manuscript DS, one page, 9 x 6.25, October 12, 1765. Document in French ordering the payment of £268.16.6, with an endorsement on the reverse assigning the payment to John Hancock. Hancock boldly endorses the document below: “Pay the Contents to Messrs. Barnard & Harrison, Merch’t in London or order Value rec’d, John Hancock.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, and a small repairable tear to the upper left corner tip. Starting Bid $300

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7142. John Hart Signed Currency. Signer of the Declara7141. Benjamin Harrison Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1726–1791) who was the father of President William Henry Harrison and great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 6 x 4.25, April 26, 1783. Military land grant, in full: “I do certify that Lawrence Lot Williamson is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a Private of the State line for three years Service.” Signed at the conclusion by Benjamin Harrison and countersigned by Thomas Meriwether. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

tion of Independence from New Jersey (1713–1779). Revolutionary War-dated Colonial New Jersey engraved bank note for “Eighteen Pence,” 4.25 x 2.25, issued as No. 53402, and reading: “This Bill of One Shilling and Six-Pence Proclamation, is emitted by a Law of the Colony of New-Jersey, passed in the Fourteenth Year of the Reign of his Majesty King George the Third. Dated March 25, 1776.” Signed at the conclusion

by John Hart, and countersigned by Robert Smith and John Stevens, Jr. Printed in Burlington, New Jersey by Isaac Collins, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” In very good condition, with light staining, a central vertical fold, and overall wear. Starting Bid $200

7143. Joseph Hewes Autograph Document Signed.

Secretary of the Naval Affairs Committee during the Revolutionary War who signed the Declaration of Independence, one of only three Quakers to do so (1730–1779). Extremely rare handwritten document by Joseph Hewes, consisting of two portions of a financial record removed from Hewes’s accounting ledger and relating to “The Estate of Adam McKean.” The upper section, 7.75 x .75, is signed within the text, “Current with Joseph Hewes Administrator,” and the lower section, 7.5 x 7, consists of a dozen expenses accrued in May 1764, which amount to a total sum of £185.19.2 1/4. Record examples include: “To Thomas Jones Letters of Adm’r,” “To Sam’l Johnston p’d him,” “To Joseph Blount…ditto,” “To Blount Hewes & Blair & Bond,” “To Samuel Black p’d him,” “To William Cumming,” “To Joseph Blount Commiss’r for Selling,” “To John Craven for Doctors Bill,” “To Thomas Bishop for Judgm’t,” “To Tho. Jones for James Hunt,” and “To Samuel Johnston.” Both sheets are affixed to a paperstock 8 x 10 mount. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500

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7144. Thomas Heyward, Jr Document Signed. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina (1746–1809) who was taken prisoner by the British during the siege of Charleston and held for about a year. Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho’s Heyward, Jun.,” one page, 13 x 8, March 1, 1785. Summons issued to the sheriffs of South Carolina, ordering James Culliatt to be brought “before the Justices of the Said State, at the Court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Charleston…to answer to William Rae and Sanders Glover… in a plea of Trespass.” Boldly signed in the upper right by Heyward. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains intact. In fine condition, with somewhat irregular light toning.

Starting Bid $200

7146. Stephen Hopkins Document Signed. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (17071785) who served as the colony’s governor in the 1750s and 1760s. Manuscript DS, signed “S. Hopkins, Gov’r,” one page, 6.25 x 2.25, May 5, 1764. Promissory note issued to Rhode Island Treasurer Joseph Clarke, directing him to pay Thomas Vernon “& charge the same to the Colony.” Signed at the conclusion by Stephen Hopkins as governor of Rhode Island. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7145. William Hooper Autograph Document Signed.

Lawyer and politician (1742–1790) who was a North Carolina signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. Rare ADS, signed “William Hooper, A.C.,” one page, 7.25 x 12.5, March 6, 1769. Legal document from the Salisbury District of North Carolina related to a charge of horse stealing, in part: “The Jurors for Our Sovereign Lord the King upon their Oath present That Watson Brumfield and James Noland, both, late of the County of Anson laboured on the Thirteenth Day of January In the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Sixty Nine…with Force and Arms at the County of Anson aforesaid One Marc of a Bay Colour…of the goods and Chattles of One James Mathews then and there found, feloniously did steal take and lead away against the grace of Our Said Lord the King his Crown and dignity.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Hooper. In very good condition, with splitting to the horizontal folds, and dampstaining over much of the document. Starting Bid $200

7147.

F r a n c i s Hopkinson Autograph Letter Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737– 1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag.

ALS signed “Fra’s Hopkinson,” one page, 6.25 x 5.25, March 15, 1771. Letter to Edward Shippen IV, prothonotary of the supreme court, regarding a case against John Reynolds, in full: “Take Notice that I discontinue the above Suit and will not further prosecute it of which I request you will make the proper Entry.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 61

7148. Francis Hopkinson Document Signed. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4, September 1778. Sight draft issued by Hopkinson as Treasurer of Loans, in full: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, First, Second and Third not paid, pay to Peter Gallaudet or Order, Thirty-six Dollars, in One Hundred and Eighty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States.” Signed at the conclusion

by Hopkinson and countersigned by Thomas Smith as commissioner of the Continental Loan Office for Pennsylvania.

In very good condition, with multiple holes to the document, two of which slightly affect the signature. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

An award “for distributing Laws Proclamations and Doings of the Continental Congress” in 1775

7149. Francis Hopkinson Signed Currency. Signer of the Declaration of In-

dependence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag. Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for “Ten Shillings,” signed “Fra’s Hopkinson,” 3 x 3.5, issued as No. 5887, and reading: “This Indented Bill of Ten Shillings, shall entitle the Bearer to receive of the Provincial Treasurer, the like Sum of Ten Shillings, of equal Value with the same Sum, of the Bills of Credit now by law current, according to the Directions of an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, made in the 11th Year of the Reign of his Majesty Geo. III. Dated March 20, 1771.” Signed at the conclusion by Francis Hopkinson, and countersigned by William Fisher. Printed by David Hall and William Sellers, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, creasing, and overall wear. Starting Bid $200 62 |

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7150. Samuel Huntington and William Samuel Johnson Document Signed. Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Sam.

Huntington” and “Wm. Sam’l Johnson,” one page, 6 x 7.75, May 12, 1775.

Pay order issued to John Lawrence, in full: “Pay out of the Colony’s Treasury unto Eleazer Fitch Esqr. Sheriff of the County of Windham the sum of Four Pounds Lawfull money it being for his attendance att the Gen’l Assembly in May 1775 and for distributing Laws Proclamations and Doings of the Continental Congress the Year past.” In fine condition. Huntington is remembered for signing the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, while Johnson is noted for signing the US Constitution.

A desirable Revolutionary-era document from these important Connecticut political leaders. Starting Bid $200

7151. Richard Henry Lee Free Frank. Member of the notable Lee family

and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794).

Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.5 unfolded with a center panel of 4.75 x 3, addressed by Lee to “Honorable John Page esquire at Williamsburg in Virginia,” and franked in the lower left, “Free, R. H. Lee.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining, soiling, and offsetting ‘ghost’ of Lee’s autograph letter to the reverse. John Page represented Virginia in the House of Representatives from 1789 to 1797, and went on to serve as the 13th governor of Virginia. Starting Bid $300

7152. Richard Henry Lee Signed Check. Member

of the notable Lee family and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794). Check issued to the “Cashier of the Bank of N. A. Phil’a,” 6.25 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Richard Henry Lee, payable to George Way for $100, March 2, 1792. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

Handwritten receipt by the elusive New York signer in the spring of 1776 7153. Francis Lewis Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1713–1802).

Revolutionary War–dated ADS signed “Francis Lewis & Son,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, May 13, 1776. Lewis records receipt of a payment on a page with several similar entries, including one from his son. The Declaration signer’s entry has been struck through, but reads: “Received, 13 May 1776 of M. Tho’s Gardener, One Hundred & seventy pounds on acco’t of Goods sold him this day.”

Below, his son, Francis Lewis, Jr., makes a similar entry, signed in the same manner. In full: “New York, 13 May 1776, Rec’d of Mr. Thomas Gardiner Two Hundred & Seven Pounds Thirteen Shillings & Six pence in full for Goods sold this day.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Lewis’s autograph material into the ‘very rare’ category among the Signers; as a war-dated example boasting the iconic 1776 date, this is a particularly desirable example. Starting Bid $300

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Extremely rare document from the New York signer, petitioning the release of slaves in 1746 “the said Spanish Mulattos should have their freedoms” 7154. Francis Lewis Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1713–1802). Rare manuscript DS, signed “Fran’s Lewis,” one page, 9 x 14, October 16, 1746.

A petition issued by Francis Lewis, Jasper Farmer, and Thomas Barnes, and directed to “His Excellency The Hon’bll George Clintn, Esq., Captain Generall & governor in Chief of the Province of New York & Territories thereon,” in part: “His Majesty’s Advocate General of this Province Proffered a Memorial to the said Court of Vice Admiral Alleging that the said Spanish Mulattos were claimed by the Governor of Havannah as Freemen. That thereupon, the Judge of the said Court, in Consideration that your petitioners has purchased under a decree of the said court, and that the purchasers of sundry other Spanish Mulattos at Rhode Island, in the Like Circumstances, having been repaid their purchase money by the Colony.

Did Order, That the said Spanish Mulattos should have their freedoms on your petitioners being repaid their purchase money.” Signed at the conclusion by Lewis. In fine condition, with tape reinforcement on the reverse to separation to the central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $1,000

7155. Philip Livingston Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from

New York (1716-1778). Autograph document signed “Phil.

Livingston,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, September 2, 1751. A receipt of payment: “Rec’d from Mr. Cornelius Ten Broeck the sum of Fifty three pounds Thirteen Shillings & one penny.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Philip Livingston.

In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, two short fold splits, and some edge staining from old adhesive residue. Starting Bid $200

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7156. Thomas McKean Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as president of the Continental Congress, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, and Governor of Pennsylvania. Manuscript DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 9.25 x 4.25, July 9, 1790. State of Pennsylvania legal document: “Before me the Honorable Thomas Mc:Kean Doctor of Laws Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personally came & appeared Joseph Hancock in the within written Instrument of Substitution named & did acknowledge the same to be his Act & deed & desired the same might be recorded as such.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Thomas McKean. White paper seal remains affixed to lower right corner. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7157. Thomas McKean Document Signed. Partly-

printed vellum DS, signed “Tho. M:Kean,” one page, 21 x 11.5, August 13, 1806. As governor of Pennsylvania, McKean grants to “a certain tract of land, called ‘Seaford’…containing One thousand and ninety nine acres.” Boldly signed in the upper left corner by Governor McKean, and countersigned at the conclusion by his nephew, Thomas McKean Thompson, as deputy secretary. White paper seal remains affixed to the upper left corner. In fine condition, with light staining to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

7158. Robert Morris and James Wilson Document Signed. Very de-

sirable partly-printed DS, signed “Rob’t Morris” and “James Wilson,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, September 6, 1794. City of Philadelphia promissory note, which asserts that “James Wilson Esquire…held and firmly bound unto George Eddy in the sum of One thousand & eight hundred and thirty three pounds six shillings & eight pence, lawful money of Pennsylvania to be paid George Eddy” would be declared void if Wilson instead delivers unto Eddy “the just Sum of nine hundred and sixteen pounds, thirteen shillings and four pence, money…without any fraud or further delay.” Signed at the conclusion

by Wilson, and countersigned on the reverse by Morris. Document retains white papers seals to both sides. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and splitting to the intersecting folds. A special opportunity to own a document autographed by two of the Pennsylvania signers. Starting Bid $200

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7159. Lewis Morris Autograph Letter Signed.

Landowner and developer from New York who signed the Declaration of Independence and served as a delegate to the Continental Congress (1726–1798). ALS signed “Lewis Morris Ju’r,” one page, 6.25 x 8.25, November 24, 1756. Letter to William Cosce, in part: “Yesterday I received yours But my Lord Lowe not being as yet come to this Place can’t certainly tell you the time when I shall be able to pay the money but he is every Day expected and then shall advise you, and I cannot say but it will be as…to me to pay you in bills as cash which…you know when his Lordship arrives here.” In fine condition, with a professional repair to paper loss at the right edge which affects several words of text. Starting Bid $200

7160. Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed. Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806). Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 27, 1779. Letter to Baltimore merchant Jonathan Hudson, in part: “I think your Brother’s Conduct very meritorious & will represent it properly to some of the members of Congress, but cannot promise you in these days how far merit will be noticed or rewarded. I am very sorry to hear of such an amazing price being given Spesutie Island & think both buyers & sellers ought to come under the notice of Committees. If you cannot buy lands as you proposed I don’t know but your plan of buying, loading & fitting a couple of very fine Virginia built boats may be eligible and turn to good…but I would advise that they be fine boats and every thing in & about them, if that is done you will succeed.” In very good condition, with scattered staining, repairs to the sealrelated paper loss to the integral address leaf, complete silking on the reverse, and ink erosion affecting both the text and the signature. Starting Bid $200

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7161. Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed. Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806).

ALS signed “Rob’t Morris,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, April 8, 1789. Letter to Matthew Ridley, referring to John Jay and his family. In part: “I thank you for your attention to Mr. Hall’s business and shall be glad to have it compleated as soon as may be. I hope Mr. Chase will attend to Mr. Hudson’s affair & save me all he can for I shall suffer enough God knows.

My comp’ts to Mrs. Ridley. I hope she & you enjoy good health, Mrs. Jay is not well she has been complaining for some time. Mr. Jay & Peter are very well. I expect to be at Home on Sunday.” In fine condition, with trivial loss to the upper right corner tip. Sarah Livingston Jay was pregnant at this time, and would give birth to the Jays’ second son, William, two months later. Starting Bid $200

7162. Robert Morris Autograph Letter Signed. Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806). Revolutionary War-dated ALS from Robert Morris signed “Willing Morris & Co.,” one page, 7.5 x 9, November 5, 1776. Letter to Michael Earle, in full: “We heard with very great concern of the extream dangerous situation of Mr. Ringgold before his death which we first learnt from your favour of the 29th ult’o and do most sincerely lament him as a loss to his family connection & friends as well as to his country he was young & had a right to expect the enjoyment of many happy years to come. We shall undoubtedly send down the money you requested on his behalf when we can meet a safe opportunity hitherto we have only heard of one by which we sent Mr. Hemsley as much as we thought prudent to risque by one hand no doubt we shall soon meet another yare.” Morris adds a brief postscript: “We find there will be some unexpected demands here on Mr. Ringgold’s estate respecting which we write Mr. Hemsley.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning from prior display, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

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7163. John Morton Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725–1777) who also chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation.

Autograph document signed “John Morton, Sheriff,” one page, 6 x 2.75, September 9, 1768. Handwritten legal document, in part: “By Virtue of this writ I have Seized and taken in Execution the Messuage Land and Premises mentioned & Described in the annexed Inquisition which Remains in my hands unsold for want of Buyers.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by John Morton. Professionally backed and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“To Counterfeit is Death” 7164. John Morton Signed Currency. Signer of the Declaration of

Independence from Pennsylvania (1725– 1777) who also chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation.

Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for “Two Shillings,” signed “John Morton,” 3.25 x 2.75, issued as No. 30261, reading: “According to an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His Majesty George the Third. Dated the 3d Day of April. Anno Domini 1772.” Signed at the conclusion by John Morton, John Sellers, and Ira Humphrey. Printed in Philadelphia

by David Hall and William Sellers, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” Inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in very good condition, with overall wear. Starting Bid $200

The elusive Virginia signer 7165. Thomas Nelson, Jr. Signature. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Virginia Delegation to the Continental Congress (1738–1789). Rare and sought-after ink signature, “Tho’s Nelson, Jr.” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 sheet.

In fine condition, with a horizontal fold passing through the signature. Starting Bid $300

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7166. Robert Treat Paine Signed Check.

Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence. Rare Boston Bank check, 4.75 x 1.5, filled out and signed

by Paine, “Rob. Treat Paine,” payable to “My Self” for $300, January 20, 1814. In very good to fine condition, with three areas of staining affecting appearance. Starting Bid $200

7167. Robert Treat Paine Autograph Document Signed. Massachusetts law-

yer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence.

Brief autograph document signed “R. T. Paine,” penned on the reverse of a partly printed legal document, one page, 7.25 x 7.5, January 30, 1765. The document relates to a suit between John Adam and Robert Caldwell, both men of Taunton, with the former accused of neglecting a payment. Paine’s statement on the reverse reads, in part: “And the said John comes & defends etc & saith he never promised.” Signed at the conclusion by Robert Treat Paine. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7168. George Read Autograph Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1733-1798). Autograph document signed “Geo: Read, Att’y of Pltff,” one page, 8 x 5.75, February 1780. Letter to Gunning Bedford regarding a case between John Evans and Stephen Eynon, the executor of the deceased William Eynon, with Read adding a “Rule of Reference” below: “And now by consent of Parties all Matters in Variance between them are referred to James Anderson, Thomas Watson, and Andrew Fisher or any two of them who are to Audit the same and make report to the next Term Ex parte Rule on Six days Notice.” Signed at the conclusion by George Read. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the corners, and creasing and chipping to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

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7169. John Penn Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence

and the Articles of Confederation as a representative of North Carolina (1741-1781). Brief autograph document signed “J. Penn,” one page, 7.75 x 2, no date. Partial document relating to the cost of a lawsuit: “Benjamin Egerton ag. John Washington Carr, Damage £40.0.0.”

Signed neatly at the conclusion by John Penn. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7170. George Read Signature. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1733–1798).

Ink signature, “says Geo. Read,” in the margin of an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 slip clipped from the title page of a book, “The Practice of the Spiritual or Ecclesiastical.” An annotation in another hand reads “Richard Bassett’s Book (not so),” and Read’s name is also struck through below. In fine condition, with light edge toning. Starting Bid $200

7171. Caesar Rodney Autograph Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784) who, on July 2, 1776, famously rode his horse 80 miles non-stop to break the deadlock within the Delaware delegation and vote in favor of independence. Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed “Caesar Rodney, Speaker,” one page, 7 x 3.5, July 28, 1776. Promissory note issued to “the Trustee of the General Loan Office for the County of Kent,” in full: “Please to pay to James Adams—or order, the Sum of Ten Pounds, Six Shillings, & one half penny—out of the Interest arising from the public money in your Hands and the same shall be allowed you at Settlement with the Committee of Assembly.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Rodney. In very good to fine condition, with edge tears and paper loss to the top, partially repaired with tape on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

7172. George Ross Signature.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1730–1779).

Ink signature, “Geo: Ross,” on an offwhite 5 x 3 sheet clipped from the close of a document dated May 25, 1772. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7173. Benjamin Rush Autograph Document Signed.

Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and early professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (1746–1813). Twice-signed ADS, signed “Benj’n Rush,” one page, 6.5 x 4.25, January 8, 1806. An October 1804 payment receipt from “The Estate of Major Prowell,” paid to Dr. Benjamin Rush for “medicines and advice to himself at sundry times,” amounting to a total of £3.15.0 or $10, with Rush adding below: “Rec’d Jan’y 8 1806 of Mr. D. Lenox Executor to said Maj’r Prowell in full.” Signed neatly at the top and at the conclusion by Rush. In fine condition, with two small fold splits. Starting Bid $200

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7175. Roger Sherman Autograph Document Signed.

7174. Edward Rutledge Autograph Document Signed. American politician from South Carolina who was

the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749–1800). Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed “E. Rutledge, Def’t Atty,” one page, 7.5 x 3.25, September 24, 1779.

Partial legal document containing a list of seven legal cases, with Rutledge adding to the right: “I appear for the Defendants in these actions.” Signed neatly by Rutledge. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Partial third-person ADS, one page, 8 x 2.25, no date. Document pertaining to real estate, in part: “Roger Sherman his Heirs and Assigns forever a certain Tract or parcel of Land Situate in Said New Haven being in the Common Field called the Yorkshire Quarter Bounded South by a Highway North by Land of Caleb Hotch Miss 2d: Easterly by Land that did belong to Nath’ll Mix Deceased, Westerly by Land belonging to the Heis of Caleb Mix Deceased, Containing Five acres Bounded at each corner by Meer Stones.” In fine condition, with light toning to the center and trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

7176. Roger Sherman Autograph Document Signed. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution. ADS, one page, 8 x 6.5, April 12, 1788. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in full: “Please to pay to Daniel H. Brimsmaite Esqr. Six pounds lawful money, on account of what is due to me from the State on an order from the Committee of Pay Table dated in March last on monies appropriated for the support of Government.” In fine condition, with a small old tape stain to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

7177. Roger Sherman Autograph Document Signed.

Fascinating ADS, one page, 8 x 6.5, December 13, 1755. Land survey for a highway in New Milford, Connecticut, in part: “We the subscribers on the 13th Day of December AD 1755 Bounded out the Highway on the west side of the Marshes and in some places turned it some thing farther west than it was formerly laid out the same is Bounded as follows viz. Beginning at the Northwest Corner of Mr. David Noble’s Meadow Lots and from thence running Northerly forty Seven rods bounding East by Mrs. Lamar Taylor’s Land to a heap of Stones.” Signed at the conclusion by Roger Sherman and John Hitchcock, the two-man “Committee for Laying out Highways.” In fine condition, with short splits to the ends of two vertical folds. Starting Bid $200

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7178. James Smith Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of the Declara-

tion of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719-1806). Scarce ALS signed “Jas. Smith,” one page, 8 x 12, October 19, 1764. Written from York, an urgent letter to a gentleman from whom he had recently purchased land, in full: “A few days since I was informed by Mr. Swope that the Lot No. 77 in York which I purchased from you was offered him as a Vacant Lot, but as he had a friendship for me did not chuse to take it, & since Mr. Johnson further informed me that you mentioned you had sold me a Lot but you took it to be No. 88, & that had likewise the offer of No. 77—By which Accounts I have been much alarmed lest some person of less generous principles might apply & you should grant it, not recollecting it was the same you sold me. For I hope & am persuaded from the many favours I have received from you that you would not (knowingly) grant to another unless I had notice. When I was last in Philad’a, I did not know that the Office was open for granting Lotts, nor ever heard a Syllable of it ‘till a few days since & as Cumb’d Court comes on next week It is not in my power to come dow ‘till after Court—As I have paid upwards of Sixty Pounds, & have since laid out about forty pounds more in improving the Lot No. 77 & have for time past been providing materials, & have agreed with Workmen for Building a large Brik House on it, I earnestly intreat it may not be granted to another & I will come down as soon as ‘tis in my power after court & wait on you about it—The Lot No. 78 on which I live was taken up many years before I bought it, but not improved on I paid a Valuable Consideration to the first taker up & improved upon it intending to apply for a New Teiket but forgot to do it. I take the Liberty to apply to you as a Councel for your Advice touching the last mentioned Lot As I am at a loss to know whether I can have a Confirmation on the Original Teiket or it ought to apply for a New. If you should be of opinion that I ought to apply for a New Ticket or Warrant I beg you will order it to issue, I have enclosed a small matter & as soon as I come to Town will chearfully pay all Office Fees.” In very good to fine condition, with nearly complete separation along the topmost fold. Starting Bid $200

7179. Richard Stockton Letter Signed. Signer of the Declaration of

Independence from New Jersey and delegate to the Continental Congress (1730–1781). LS signed “Rich’d Stockton,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, February 28, 1775. Letter to Samuel Shaw, issued by “Frederick Smyth Esq’r Chief Justice of the Province of New Jersey and Richard Stockton Esq’r one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of said Province,” in part: “We Reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your fidelity, Ability and prudences, Have thought fit to impower Authorize and appoint…you the said Samuel Shaw to take and Receive in the County of Gloucester all and every such Recognizance or Recognizances of Bail or Bails as any Person or Persons shall be willing or desirous to acknowledge or make before you.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by both Stockton and Smyth. In very good to fine condition, with splitting to the hinge and horizontal folds, partially repaired with tape. Starting Bid $200

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Twice-signed debt judgment against a Revolutionary privateer 7180. Thomas Stone Document Signed. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1743–1787). Rare Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “T: Stone,” penned on the reverse of a promissory note, one page, 7.75 x 3.5, April 22, 1778. Stone signs his name at the close of his statement of receipt: “Rec’d 22d April 1778 the within Contents fm Dan’ Jenifer Esq’r.” The promissory note, in part: “Ordered that the Treasurer…shall pay to Tho’s Stone Esq. out of the money [issued] by Congress for the purchase of provisions.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7181. Matthew Thornton Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence

from New Hampshire (1714–1803). Rare autograph document signed “Mathew Thornton, Jus’t of Peace,” one page, 5 x 1.75, April 13, 1770. A state of New Hampshire formal acknowledgment: “The within named James McMurphy, John Craige, & Mary McMurphy, Acknowledged the within Instrument to be their free act & Deed.” Signed at the conclusion by Thornton. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7182. George Walton Document Signed. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence who, following the Revolution, devoted himself almost entirely to Georgia state politics (1749–1804). Partlyprinted DS, signed “Geo. Walton,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 1785. Legal document signed twice by Walton as chief justice of Georgia, in part: “The Defendant Felix De Miklaszewicz is hereby required personally, or by his Attorney, to be and appear before the Justices of the Superior Court…to answer the Plaintiffs Demands, in an Action of Debt and so forth, to his Damage Twenty Pounds Specie.” Signed on the front by Walton, and again endorsed on the reverse to approve the judgment ordering payment of £1,150. In very good to fine condition, with ink erosion to the first letter of one of the Walton signatures, and archival tape repairs to separated horizontal folds. Felix Miklaszewicz was a Lithuanian nobleman who had joined the American Revolution as a privateer, settling in Liberty County, Georgia, before moving to South Carolina. Starting Bid $200

7183. George Walton Document Signed.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence who, following the Revolution, devoted himself almost entirely to Georgia state politics (1749–1804).

Manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Walton, Chf. Justice,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 7.75, October 2, 1781.

State of Georgia petition of Lyman Hall on behalf of Governor Nathan Brownson, issued to “The Honorable the Chief Justice of the said State,” which asserts that Robert Walton and Daniel McMurphy are indebted to Hall for “the sum of Seventy Nine pounds fifteen Shillings Sterling.” Signed and approved at the conclusion by George Walton as Chief Justice of Georgia. In fine condition, with a short split to the end of the central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

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From one New Hampshire signer to another 7185. William Whipple Free Frank. Signer

of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1730-1785), who commanded a brigade of New Hampshire militia at Saratoga in 1777, and then the following year at Rhode Island.

Revolutionary War–era full free frank, measuring 11 x 7.25 unfolded with a center panel of 6.5 x 3, addressed by Whipple to his fellow New Hampshire Declaration signer, “The Honble Josiah Bartlett, Esq, Kingston, New-Hampshire,” and franked in the lower left corner, “Free, W. Whipple.” Annotated May 10, 1779, on the lower panel. In fine condition, with two areas of seal-related paper loss. Starting Bid $200

7186. William Williams Autograph Document Signed. Merchant and

7184. William Whipple Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of the

Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1730-1785), who commanded a brigade of New Hampshire militia at Saratoga in 1777, and then the following year at Rhode Island. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “W. Whipple,” one page, 7.5 x 9, March 7, 1777. Letter to Joshua Brackett of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, full: “This will be handed you by Mr. Jackson one of the managers of the State Lottery whose business to the Eastward is to dispose of Tickets, in which I doubt not he will receive every assistance in your power to give him. By this gent’m I shall expect to receive a long letter from you & another from Mrs. B who has not favored me with a line since I left Portsm’th.” In very good to fine condition, with repairs to the seal-related paper loss. Starting Bid $300

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signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731-1781). Revolutionary War-dated ADS, signed “Test., Wm. Williams, Clerk,” one page, 8 x 8.5, July 13, 1780. Promissory note issued by “the Governor & Council of Safety at Lebanon,” which resolves “that the Com’tee of Pay Table draw on the Treas’r of this State in favor of Col’o Henry Champion, Superintending Commissary of Purchases of Beef etc etc, in this State for the Sum of Fifteen thousand pounds in Bills of the State of the late Emissions to enable him to pursue the…Business, & Charge the State.” Signed at the conclusion by Williams. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7187. James Wilson Autograph Letter Signed. Sign-

er of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constitution. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, February 22, 1783. Letter to Mr. Humphreys, in part: “Will you be good enough to advance to the Hands that are to bring up my Mails to Town, money sufficient to pay for the salvage to those in whose Possession they are.

I will settle with you for it.” In very good to fine condition, with stains and a tear to the upper left corner, and some repaired edge loss to the upper right. Starting Bid $200

7188. John Witherspoon Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from

New Jersey (1723–1794), who went on to sign the Articles of Confederation. Very rare ADS, signed “Jno. Witherspoon,” one page, 7.5 x 4.5, February 14, 1769. Written from Princeton, a pay order issued to “Jonathan Sergeant, Treasurer of the College of New Jersey,” which reads: “On sight of this please pay to the order of Jonathan Baldwin Steward of the College of New Jersey the sum of forty six Pounds ten Shillings…money of New Jersey & place to my Account with the said College.”

Signed at the conclusion by Witherspoon. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

7189. James Wilson Document Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constitution. Manuscript DS, signed “James Wilson,” one page, 7.5 x 6.75, March 9, 1796. Legal document, in part: “Joseph Sharpless & Jesse Sharpless…v. James Wilson: It is agreed that the above suit be entered on the Records of the supreme Court to March term next.” In fine condition, with a couple of extra horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

7190. John Witherspoon Signature. Signer of

the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1723–1794), who went on to sign the Articles of Confederation. Extremely scarce ink signature, “J. Witherspoon, 1781,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 slip. In fine condition. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life, Kenneth Rendell places Witherspoon’s autograph material into the ‘very rare’ category among the signers of the Declaration. Starting Bid $200

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7191. Oliver Wolcott Autograph Document Signed.

ADS signed “Teste. Oliver Wolcott Sheriff,” one page, 6.25 x 2.75, July 4, 1761. Litchfield County legal document relating to a judgment between Samuel Wright and Timothy Burbanks, in full: “In pursuance of Executing this Writ have made deligent Search within my Bayliwick after the Person & Estate of the within named Timothy Burbanks but can find neither whereon to levey etc.” Signed at the conclusion by Wolcott. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and a bit of adhesive residue to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

7192. Oliver Wolcott Autograph Endorsement Signed. Signer of the Declaration

of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797) who also signed the Articles of Confederation and served as a major general in the Connecticut Militia during the Revolutionary War. Early manuscript DS, one page both sides, 7.5 x 5.5, March 24, 1756. Writ issued to Wolcott as sheriff of Litchfield County, Connecticut, demanding that he “take the Body of the s’d George Marsh & him safely keep so that you may cause him to appear before the County Court.” Boldly endorsed on the reverse by Wolcott, in part: “Litchfield, March 24, 1756, Then I served the within Writ by attaching the Body of the within named Def’t and by Reading said Writ in his hearing, and have him ready at ye court to be held as within mentioned…Oliver Wolcott, Sheriff.” In fine condition, with writing showing through from opposing sides. Starting Bid $200

7193. George Wythe Autograph Endorsement Signed. Scholar,

jurist, opponent of slavery (1726-1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. Rare autograph endorsement signed “G. Wythe,” penned at the conclusion of a letter addressed to “the Honourable George Wythe esqr., Judge of the High Court of Chancery,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, February 12, 1798. Wythe’s endorsement: “The injunction to restrain the auditor from paying the money to the defendant Vivion is awarded.” The letter, in part: “Your orator Rueben Coutts that during the years 1795, 1796, & 1797 your Orator furnished a certain Charles Vivion late an inhabitant of the City of Richmond with sundry articles of merchandise, lent him money assumed and paid several considerable debts due by the said Vivion to persons resident in and near the City of Richmond amounting the whole to the sum of £275 seven shillings and four pence current money of Virginia…that the said Vivion who is prayed to be made a Defend’r hereto has never paid.”

In fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

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Constitution Signers

7194. Gunning Bedford, Jr. Signed Check. Continental

Congressman from Delaware and a delegate to the 1787 US Constitutional Convention (1747–1812). Cashier of the Bank of Delaware check, 6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Bedford, Jr., “Gunn’g Bedford,” payable to John Hays for $300, October 10, 1803. Bedford has struck through ‘Delaware’ and added “United States.” Top edge of check affixed to a same-size mount. In fine condition, with wrinkling from mounting. Starting Bid $200

7196. William Blount Free Frank. Signer of the US

Constitution from North Carolina (1749–1800) who was later appointed the first governor of Tennessee by George Washington. He was the first US senator to be expelled from the Senate for treason, becoming the only senator expelled outside of the Civil War. Hand-addressed and free-franked cover, 6.75 x 3, addressed by Blount to “Mr. Samuel Purviance, Merchant, Baltimore,” and prominently franked in the lower left, “Free, Wm. Blount.” In very good condition, with complete (repairable) separation along the central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

7195. William Blount Document Signed.

Statesman, land speculator, and a signer of the United States Constitution (1749–1800), who was a member of the North Carolina delegation at the Constitutional Convention of 1787; he subsequently served as the only governor of the Southwest Territory, played a leading role in helping the territory gain admission to the Union as the State of Tennessee, and was selected as one of Tennessee’s initial U.S. senators in 1796. Partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Blount,” one page, 8 x 6.75, April 14, 1796. In part: “Know all men by these presents, that we William Blount & John Chisholm are jointly and severally held and firmly bound unto George Mitchell in the penal sum of two hundred dollars—, to be void on condition that the said William Blount—doth with effect prosecute a write of error by him this day commenced against the said George Mitchell—otherwise to pay and satisfy all costs and damages that may be awarded for failure.” Signed at the conclusion by both Blount and Chisholm. In very good to fine condition, with rusty paperclip impressions to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

7197. David Brearley Autograph Endorsement Signed. Signer of the US Constitution from New Jersey

(1745–1790). Handwritten endorsement signed “Dav’d Brearley,” penned on the reverse of a partly-printed document, one page both sides, 8.25 x 12.75, June 1784, which asserts that a William Harrison pay the executors of Joseph Fox “the Sum of One thousand and one hundred pounds law full money.”

Brearley’s endorsement, in full: “I have inspected this Record & there’s no Error therein apparent to me.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7198. David Brearley and Philemon Dickinson Signed Currency. Revolutionary

War-dated New Jersey engraved bank note for “One Shilling,” 3.75 x 2.5, issued as No. 203, and reading: “This Bill shall pass current for One Shilling, agreeably to an Act of the Legislature of this State, passed the ninth Day of January, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-one.” Signed at the conclusion by David Brearley and Philemon Dickinson. Printed in Trenton, New Jersey, by Isaac Collins, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” In very good condition, with overall wear, a central vertical fold, and Brearley’s signature very faint.

Starting Bid $200

7199. Pierce Butler and Rufus King Free Franks.

Two free franks by signers of the US Constitution:

Full free frank, unfolded to 13.5 x 8 with a center panel of 5.75 x 3.75, addressed in another hand to “Robert Watts, Esqr, New York,” and franked in the lower left by Pierce Butler, “Free, P. Butler.” Annotated with a date of November 4, 1791, on the lower panel.

Hand-addressed free-franked mailing panel, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed by Rufus King to “His Excellency James Bowdoin, Esq., Governor of Massachusetts, Boston,” and franked in the lower left, “R. King.” Annotated along the left edge with a description of the original contents: “Mr. King’s letter, that Congress can’t grant a commission to G’l Lincoln, March 25, 1787.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7200. Pierce Butler Autograph Document Signed.

Soldier and statesman (1744-1822) who served in the Continental Congress, Constitutional Convention, and the US Senate. Thirdperson ADS, signed within the text, “Mr. B” and “Mr. Butler,” one page, 7 x 10, August 16, 1806. In full: “Mr. Butler’s Compliments to Mess’rs Nicklin and Griffith he incloses to them a letter lately rec’d from Mr. Simkins—he wishes it to be shewn to Mess’rs Kitland & Higby, for the sole purpose of convincing them of the little prospect they had of ever getting possession of the Land—Mr. Butler will thank Mess’rs Nicklin & Griffith for the $448.50 advanced by him to pay for the Taxes—which they know Mr. B has no concern in.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7203. Jonathan Dayton Autograph Letter Signed.

7201. Daniel Carroll Signed Currency. Founding Father

of the United States (1730–1796) who is one of only five men to sign both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States, and is the cousin to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Revolutionary War–dated ‘Continental Currency’ note for “Six Dollars,” signed “D. Carroll,” 3.75 x 2.75, issued as No. 37363, reading: This Bill entitles the Bearer to receive Six Spanish Milled Dollars, or the Value thereof in Gold or Silver, according to a Resolution of Congress, passed at Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1777.” Signed at the conclusion by Carroll and one other. Printed by Hall and Sellers. In very good condition, with creasing and soiling. Starting Bid $200

American statesman (1760-1824) who was the youngest signer of the U.S. Constitution and who later served as the fourth Speaker of the House of Representatives and as a member of the Senate. Arrested in 1807 in connection with the Aaron Burr conspiracy case, he was never tried, but the scandal effectively ended his political career. ALS signed “Jona: Dayton,” one page, 8 x 9.75, September 19, 1797. Neatly penned letter to George Simpson, the cashier of the United States Bank, in full: “I send enclosed a bill drawn by the Surveyor General upon the Treasury which I have endorsed to you, and will, as the Secretary informs me, be paid at any time. Be so good as to pass this to my credit & then to inform me by letter in a short statement how my acc’t stands with the Bank.” In fine condition, with light show-through at the top from a small mounting remnant on the back, and a small bit of residue from an old clipping that was once affixed to the bottom. Starting Bid $200

7202. Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Autograph Letter Signed. Mary-

land-born politician (1723-1790), one of America’s Founding Fathers, and signer of the Constitution.

ALS signed “Daniel S. Thos Jenifer,” one page, 7.5 x 9, December 7, 1786. Letter to James McHenry, in part: “The Treasurer refused to discount with Gen’l Williams any part of the Governor & Counsels order on him in your favor. I confess that I was surprised at the refusal…The Gen’l promised to represent the business to the Council. I believe he had not an opportunity of doing it whilst in Town. I am certain that if the Council had the same information, that was given to the Treasurer, that was, that the order would facilitate the Collection of unappropriated duties which probably would not be received before March.” In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

7204. John Dickinson Signed Document. Lawyer

and signer of the Constitution from Delaware (1732–1808) who also served as an officer during the Revolutionary War, governor of Delaware, and governor of Pennsylvania. Partlyprinted DS, signed “John Dickinson P.,” one page, 8 x 6.25, April 13, 1784. Pay order issued by Dickinson as president of Pennsylvania, in part: “Pay to Jacob Reiner private of Schotts Corps of the Pennsylvania Line, or his order, the sum of four pounds fifteen shill:gs & two pence being one year’s interest on his depreciation certificate, due the tenth day of April 1783, agreeably to an act of The General Assembly.” Signed at the conclusion by Dickinson. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7205. William Few Document Signed.

American politician and a founding father of the United States (1748–1828), who represented the state of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention.

Rare manuscript DS, signed “W. Few,” one page, 8 x 10.75, May 30, 1817. The City Bank of New York informs the “Register of the City & County of New York,” that a mortgage “executed by Robert M. Russell…and R. Amelia his wife…has been paid off, satisfied and discharged,” and hereby issues a request to “cancel the said mortgage upon record.” Signed at the conclusion by William Few as president of the City Bank of New York. Lower right bears the original white paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with light show-through from fold split repairs on the reverse, and three binder dings to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

7206. Thomas Fitzsimons Autograph Letter Signed.

American merchant and statesman (1741–1811) who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the US Congress. ALS signed “Thos.

Fitzsimmons,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 8, 1806. Brief letter to law partners Philip Nicklin and Robert Eaglesfield Griffith, in full: “I am desired by the writer of the Inclosed to hand them to you as he tho’t it inexpedient to send them to you under his frank. They are just rec’d.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7207. Nathaniel Gorham Autograph Letter Signed. Massachusetts delegate

(1738–1796) and president to the Continental Congress, who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution. ALS signed “Nath.

Gorham,” one page, 7.75 x 6.5, December 10, 1771. Letter to Captain Lamson, in full: “I send by you a Bag q’ty 120 pair Womens shoes & 2 pair goloshes which please to deliver to Mess. Reynell & Coats & call upon them for 25 Barr’l Flour which I have desired them to ship me by you.” Affixed by the top edge to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7208. Nathaniel Gorham Document Signed. Mas-

sachusetts delegate (1738– 1796) and president to the Continental Congress, who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution.

Manuscript DS, signed “Nath.

Gorham, Supervisor,” one page, 8 x 10.75, June 30, 1794. Official notice from Nathaniel Gorham to William Webb, the inspector of the Port of Bath: “Above is a Copy of the third section of an Act of Congress passed the 5th of this month—which you will please to make the rule of your conduct respecting the drawback on the exportation of distilled spirits.”

Signed boldly at the conclusion by Gorham. In very good to fine condition, with a tape repair to a fold split, and an area of seal-related paper loss. Starting Bid $200

7210. William Samuel Johnson Autograph Document Signed. American statesman and signer of the Constitution

(1727-1819) who played a key role in the debates at the Constitutional Convention. ADS, signed “W:m Sam’l Johnson,” one page, 6.25 x 4.5, November 3, 1788. Pay order issued to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., the comptroller of public accounts for Connecticut, in part: “Please to pay to John Beard…of Stratford thirty three pounds fourteen shillings lawful Money, in Civil Swift order, & place the same to Account.” Signed at the conclusion by Johnson. In very good to fine condition, with staining to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

7211. Rufus King Autograph Letter Signed. Massa-

7209. Jared Ingersoll Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1749–1822) who also ran unsuccessfully as the Federalist vice-presidential candidate in the 1812 election. ALS signed “J. Ingersoll,” one page, 7.25 x 4.25, April 25, 1807. Letter to Francis S. Coxe, in part: “In the course of next week I will see how much is the amount of Mr. Budden’s…Interest & send you the money.” In very good to fine condition, with some old repairs, and paper loss to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

chusetts delegate to the Continental Congress (17551827) who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution; he also served as a New York senator, a Minister to Britain, and a Federalist candidate for both vice president and president of the United States. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 16, 1816. Letter to Augustus Fleming, in full: “I have reviewed your letter of this Date, which encloses Mr. Pringle’s acknowledgment that Mr. Low has this day deposited to my credit in the Bk of New York, one thousand Dollars; which from I had requested him to remit to me.” In very good to fine condition, with splits to the horizontal fold ends, missing upper right corner tip, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 81

7214. William Livingston Autograph Letter Signed. Signer of

7212. Rufus King Signed Check. Massachusetts delegate

to the Continental Congress (1755-1827) who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution; he also served as a New York senator, a Minister to Britain, and a Federalist candidate for both vice president and president of the United States. Twice-signed Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Rufus King, “R. King,” payable to himself for $2, March 27, 1796. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Forwarding a resolve “relative to the importation of Slaves into the United States”

the US Constitution from New Jersey (1723-1790) who also served as governor of that state. ALS signed “Wil. Livingston,” one page, 6.25 x 8, August 29, 1763. Letter to Constitution signer Jared Ingersoll, “Attorney at Law in New Haven, Connecticut,” in part: “I hope you will use every possible step for the recovery of the money…I am obliged to you for your kind Invitations. I assure you that a jaunt to New Haven would give me unspeakable pleasure but alas I can scarce redeem a day from business.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with light staining, and old tape repair to seal-related tears on the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

7215. James McHenry Letter Signed.

7213. John Langdon Autograph Letter Signed. New Hampshire’s second governor (1741–1819), signer of the Constitution, and president pro tempore of the US Senate under George Washington. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, January 25, 1806. Written from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a letter to North Carolina Governor Nathaniel Alexander, in full: “Agreeably to the request of the Legislature of this State, I herewith transmit, your Excellency, a Resolve passed at their last session relative to the importation of Slaves into the United States.” In very good to fine condition, with professional repairs to seal-related paper loss. Starting Bid $200

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Signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland and the namesake of Fort McHenry (1753–1816) who also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War. LS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, October 26, 1797. Letter to William Simmons, in full: “I received to–day your letter of the 25th inst. With respect to the case you have stated. I am too much occupied at this moment to take it up or decide, ‘whether it will be proper to pay to a major what the case seems to have exclusively intended for a deserving officer of a lower grade.’

I shall refer it to the Attorney General for his opinion before I make up mine. I presume you think of returning to the city in a few days.” In very good to fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the left edge, and light toning along the horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

7216. James McHenry Signed Check. Signer of the

United States Constitution from Maryland and the namesake of Fort McHenry (1753–1816) who also served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War. Manuscript check issued to the “Cashier of the Bank of the United States,” 7.25 x 2, filled out in another hand and signed by James McHenry, payable to David Caldwell for $184.28, January 1, 1807. In fine condition, with a small hole in the upper blank area, and light show-through on the right side from an old mounting remnant on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

7219. Gouverneur Morris Autograph Letter Signed. American statesman (1752–1816) and

7217. Thomas Mifflin Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 8 x 3, December 23, 1786.

Payment receipt, which reads: “Rec’d December the 23rd 1786 of Wager & Habacker their Endorsement to my Note of this date for One thousand Dollars for my use and to Redeem a Note of like Sum.” Signed prominently at the conclusion

by Mifflin. In fine condition. Mifflin served as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1785 to 1787.

Starting Bid $200

signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known preamble. ALS signed “Gouv. Morris,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, November 16, 1800. Letter to Thomas Dalten Griffith, in full: “I received yours of the fourth just before I left home and should have replied immediately but thought it better to see you which I shall be glad to do at Baltimore. Will you be so good as to leave your address at Peck’s Inn which I am advised to put up at and give me an opportunity of so much conversation as maybe necessary to conform to your wishes.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7218. Thomas Mifflin Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed

“Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, December 20, 1790. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pay order issued to Treasurer Christopher Febiger, in part: “Pay to the Honorable Zebulon Potts—Esquire or order the sum of Forty three pounds four shillings being in full of his account for his attendance in Council from the 26th of October to the 21st of December.” Signed prominently at the conclusion by Mifflin. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition.

The next day, on December 21, 1790, Mifflin became the last president of Pennsylvania and the first governor of the Commonwealth, holding the latter office until December 17, 1799. Starting Bid $200

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7220. Gouverneur Morris Document Signed. American statesman (1752–1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known preamble. Partly-printed DS, signed “Gouv. Morris,” one page, 8.25 x 3.75, July 8, 1800. A bill of exchange, in full: “Sixty Days after Sight of this third per Exchange, (first second & fourth unpaid) pay to Mess’s Lew and Wallace or Order Four Hundred & fifty seven ponds 9/4 Sterling Value received and charge the same to account.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Gouverneur Morris. In very good to fine condition, with a vertical fold and somewhat irregular toning.

Starting Bid $200

7221. Gouverneur Morris Free Frank. American statesman

(1752-1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known Preamble. He later served as American minister to France (during much of that country’s Revolution) and US senator.

Full hand-addressed free frank, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Morris’s hand to “Nicholas Low Esq’r, New York,” and franked in the upper right, “free Gouv Morris.” Postmarked at Washington on February 27th, with ink notation to inner flap dating the year to 1801. In fine condition, with thin toning along two folds. Starting Bid $200

7222. William Paterson Autograph Letter Signed. New Jersey statesman and a signer of the

United States Constitution (1745–1806) who was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the second governor of New Jersey. Very rare ALS signed “Wm. Paterson,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 7.25, January 8, 1793. Written from New Brunswick, a letter to New Jersey State Treasurer James Mott, in part: “The third Installment of the 100 Shares subscribed in Behalf of the State to the Society for establishing useful manufactures is either now law, or will be so in a few days.

I do not know precisely the Sum, but it will be between eight and nine hundred Pounds in Jersey Paper. I do not know of any Person going to Trenton…and therefore I request, that you will be pleased to send by the first safe opportunity about £850 in Jersey Paper, or about 2060 Spanish Dollars.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining. Starting Bid $200

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7223. William Paterson Signature. New Jersey statesman

and a signer of the United States Constitution (1745–1806) who was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the second governor of New Jersey. Rare ink signature, “Wm. Paterson,” on an off-white 2.5 x .75 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7226. Charles C. Pinckney Autograph Letter Signed.

7224. Charles C. Pinckney Autograph Document Signed. Signer of the U.S. Constitution from South Carolina

(1746-1825) who at points served as governor, senator, and representative. ADS signed “Charles Cotesworth Pinckney,” one page, 7.75 x 3.75, July 13, 1804. Handwritten pay order issued to the “Cashier of the Bank of the United States at Philadelphia,” directing a payment to Clement Biddle a total of $1000 “on account of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Signer of the U.S. Constitution from South Carolina (1746-1825) who at points served as governor, senator, and representative.

ALS signed “Charles Pinckney,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, March 17, 1790. Letter to Joseph Clay, in part: “I would at once have sent you the money but at present it is inconvenient to me as I am obliged to be absent from Charleston for some months from the tenth of April if nothing happens to prevent—I am anxious as are the Legatees that the taxes should be settled and the Receipts sent up to the last November for which the estate will hold it if liable to see if reimbursed should the proceeds of the bonds be insufficient or it may not be in your power to make them the means of paying any part of the taxes.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7227. Peyton Randolph and John Blair Document Signed.

Partly-printed DS, signed “P’on Randolph” and “John Blair,” one page, 6 x 3, April 1, 1773. Promissory note from the James River Bank of Virginia, issued by Robert Carter Nicholas, the “Treasurer of the Colony and Dominion of (and Company Bankers in) Virginia,” who promises “to pay to the Bearer on (demand) Twelve Pounds Current Money.” Signed at the conclusion by both Randolph and Blair, and countersigned by Nicholas. In very good condition, with scattered staining and soiling, and show-through from ancient tape on the reverse. Randolph was a Virginian jurist who served as the first president of the Continental Congress (1721–1775). Blair was a founding Father and jurist (1732–1800) whose greatest contribution came as a judge on the Virginia court of appeals and on the U.S. Supreme Court, where he influenced the interpretation of the Constitution in a number of important decisions. Robert Carter Nicholas was an American lawyer and political figure (1728/9–1780) who served in the Virginia House of Burgesses, the General Assembly, and the Court of Appeals, the predecessor of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 85

The rarest chief justice of the Supreme Court 7228. John Rutledge Autograph Note Signed.

Statesman (1739–1800), who served as the first governor of South Carolina following the signing of the United States Constitution, and was the second chief justice of the Supreme Court. Rare ANS signed “J. Rutledge,” one page, 4 x 2.25, June 6, 1774. Partial legal document, in part: “I confess Judgment for one Hundred & fifty five…

Damages…of Suit.” Affixed to a same-size card and in fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

7229. John Rutledge Signature. Statesman (1739–1800),

who served as the first governor of South Carolina following the signing of the United States Constitution, and was the second chief justice of the Supreme Court. Large and bold ink signature, “J. Rutledge,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip. In fine condition, with a stain along the right edge. Starting Bid $200

7230. Richard Dobbs Spaight Document Signed. Signer of the

US Constitution and governor and congressman of North Carolina (17581802). Partly-printed DS, signed “Rich’d Dobbs Spaight,” one page, 15.75 x 13.25, May 30, 1795. As governor of North Carolina, Spaight grants William and Robert Tate “a tract of land containing Six hundred and forty acres, lying and being in the county of Burke lying on the Waters of Crooked creek.” Signed crisply at the conclusion by Spaight. The embossed land survey is affixed to the upper left corner. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and some staining and paper loss long the intersecting folds.

Starting Bid $200

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American Politicians and Leaders 7231. Abraham Baldwin Autograph Letter Signed. American minister, politician,

and Founding Father (1754–1807) who served in both the senate and congress on behalf of Georgia, and was the President pro tempore of the United States Senate. ALS signed “Abr. Baldwin,” one page, 7.75 x 6, no date. Letter to his half-brother, Henry Baldwin, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, in full: “The vote was taken several days ago on the French treaty, 16 for ratifying 14 against it, as it requires two thirds the question was lost Livermore, Chipman, Payne, Green & Theodore Foster voted with us 1 Republicans for ratifying. There is now under consideration a vote to provide for reconsidering in such cases, it will probably prevail, and on reconsidering some of them will relent, and ratify with two conditions that the 2d article be struck out, and a clause added to limit the treaty to 8 or 10 years. It is still as uncertain as ever what will be done on the subject of the Presidential tye; there good federalists appear to me to be ready for any mischief or confusion.” In fine condition, with several circular stains along the top. Starting Bid $300

7232. Alben W. Barkley and Sam Rayburn Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 13 x 10 photo of Congressman Sam Rayburn seated between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Vice President Alben Barkley en route to the 1944 inaugural, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bill Brooks, from, Alben W. Barkley” and “Your friend, Sam Rayburn.” In fine condition, with creasing to the corner tips, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

7233. Judah P. Benjamin Free Frank. Britishborn American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served variously as attorney general, secretary of war, and secretary of state for the Confederacy. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 7.25 x 3.5, addressed by Benjamin to “E. Z. Carpenter, Schenectady, New York,” and franked in the upper right, “J. P. Benjamin, U.S.S.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing, heaviest to the left side. Starting Bid $200

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7236. John Blair, Jr. Autograph Document Signed.

Founding Father and jurist (1732–1800) whose greatest contribution came as a judge on the Virginia court of appeals and on the U.S. Supreme Court, where he influenced the interpretation of the Constitution in a number of important decisions. ADS, one page, 7.25 x 4.5, February 6, 1792. Pay order issued to U.S. Treasurer Samuel Meredith, in full: “Please to pay to Mr. John Barnes three hundred & thirty–three dollars & one third of a dollar, & charge the same to me on account of my salary for the last quarter.” Signed at the conclusion by John Blair.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7234. Judah P. Benjamin Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “J. P. Benjamin,” one page, 7.75 x 10.75, no date. Document issued to the “Judge of the Parish Court in and for the Parish & City of New Orleans,” in part: “The petition of J. P. Benjamin assignee of Louis Flinau Hermann humbly shews that the said Louis Flinau Hermann has been decreed to be a bankrupt by the Honorable the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Louisiana in bankruptcy sitting and that this pentitance has been duly appointed by the said Honorable Court.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by Benjamin. In fine condition, with slightly irregular overall toning. Starting Bid $200

7235. James G. Blaine Signed Photograph. Dapper

4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Blaine by Hender of Augusta, Maine, signed on the mount in ink, “James G. Blaine.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7237. Elias Boudinot Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS, one page, 8 x 10, April 26, 1799. Letter to New Jersey Congressman and Constitution signer Jonathan Dayton, in full: “I am applied to be a Friend in Virginia, to give him some intelligence relating to the life or death of a Thomas Butter, who it is said removed from Virginia to Elizabeth Town, some few years before the war. My memory does not serve me, relative to any such Person living in Elizabeth Town, yet I may be mistaken: shall I beg the favour of you to inquire among your Neighbors, if any such Person did reside there within Thirty years past, and if so, what has become of him. Will you excuse this Trouble, as it will serve a worthy man, for whom I have a great Esteem. Mrs. Boudinot & Mr. Bradford join me in respectful Compliments to Mrs. Dayton and the young Ladies.” In very good to fine condition, with several extra horizontal folds, and three binder dings to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

7238. Elias Boudinot Signed Book. American lawyer and statesman (1740–1821) who served as President of the

Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783 and later became a US Representative from New Jersey and director of the United States Mint. Signed book: Sermons by Samuel Clarke, Vol. VII. London: Printed by W. Botham for James and John Knapton, 1731. Hardcover bound in sheep, spine in six compartments, 5.25 x 8, 413 pages. Signed on the title page with his ownership signature in crisp ink, “Elias Boudinot.” The front pastedown is annotated in another hand, “Part of the Library bequeathed by Elias Boudinot, Esqr., to the Theo’l Sem’y, Princeton,” with a Princeton Theological Seminary label and “Withdrawn” stamp below. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G/None, with both boards cleanly detached at spine, some scuffing and edgewear, ex-library markings, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page. Starting Bid $200

7239. William Jennings Bryan Signed Photograph.

American politician (1860-1925), three-time presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scopes Trial. Attractive 9.25 x 6.75 Clinedinst Studio portrait of William and Mary Bryan, affixed to the original 12.25 x 11 studio mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “Yours truly, W. J. Bryan” and “Cordially yours—Mary B. Bryan.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7240. Joseph G. Cannon Signed Photograph. Illinois

politician and Republican Party leader (1836–1926) who reigned as Speaker of the House from 1903 to 1911; many historians consider him to be the most dominant Speaker in United States history. Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.75 photo of Cannon by Harris & Ewing, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Rev. Paul Robinson Hickok with my compliments & good wishes, J. G. Cannon, April 28, 1914.” In fine condition, with light overall silvering. Starting Bid $100

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7241. Daniel Carroll Autograph Letter Signed. Founding Father of the United States (1730–1796) who is one of only five men to sign both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United States, and is the cousin to Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. ALS signed “D. Carroll,” one page, 7.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter to Colonel John Fitzgerald, in part: “I have sold a quantity of Tob’o to a gentleman in this Town, for the highest price the best crop Tob’o sold for at Dumfries betwixt the 10th & 15th of Dec’r last being now settling with him, some misunderstanding having risen about the price—You will in the most particular manner oblige me by writing to some Friend of yours at Dumfries, & know from him the Highest price the best crop Tob’o sold for on or about the above time and acquaint me therewith as soon as possible.” In very good condition, with overall creasing, staining, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

7242. William Clingan Autograph Document Signed.

Delegate in the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania (1721– 1790) who signed the Articles of Confederation. Rare ADS, one page, 7.25 x 3, June 15, 1763. Written order demanding that “Jacob Way appear Before our justices at their Quarter Sessions to be held at Chester the Last tuesday of Aug’t next to prefer a bill and give evidence against Wm. Roulston for Retailing and Selling Spirituous Liquors Contrary to Law.” Signed at the conclusion by William Clingan. In fine condition, with a missing upper left corner tip. Starting Bid $200

7243. Schuyler Colfax Signed Photograph. Choice

2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Colfax by Mathew Brady, neatly signed in ink, “Schuyler Colfax.” Collector’s annotations on the reverse read, in part: “Autograph obtained at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., 1866.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7244. Eugene V. Debs Signed Flyer.

Promotional flyer advertising Debs as a lecturer, two pages, 8 x 11, signed and inscribed on the front in fountain pen, “Greetings and all kind wishes to Mr. A. Barclay Ulman from his friend Eugene V. Debs, March 23d, 1923.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing, intersecting folds, and three binder dings to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

“President Eisenhower has restored dignity and responsibility to the greatest office in the world” 7245. Thomas E. Dewey Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 8

photo of Dewey speaking at the 1956 Republican National Convention, lengthily signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Four years ago the American people won honest, high-minded, capable government. We have it today and we should go out and make sure we keep it. President Eisenhower has restored dignity and responsibility to the greatest office in the world. Thomas E. Dewey, Aug. 22, 1956.” Reverse bears a Wide World Photos credit stamp. In fine condition, with two small smudges within the text. Starting Bid $200

7246. John Dickinson Autograph Letter Signed. Lawyer

and signer of the Constitution from Delaware (1732– 1808) who also served as an officer during the Revolutionary War, governor of Delaware, and governor of Pennsylvania.

ALS, one page, 6.25 x 7.25, December 27, 1790. Letter to Jacob Hicks, in part: “My letter by Dr. Moman is rec’d—& I am much concerned to hear, that my expenses are so great, as I apprehend, that I shall certainly be put to great inconvenience for cash—I have directed Rob’t Lewis of Company to pay thee fifty dollars more.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and light staining.

Starting Bid $200

7247. William Duer Document Signed. Lawyer, developer, and speculator from New York (1743–1799) who served in the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation. Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Duer,” one page, 7.5 x 11, June 2, 1792. Mortgage document, in part: “Know all men by these presents that I Willam Duer of the City of New York Esquire do hereby acknowledge & certify that a certain Indenture of Mortgage…between James Geary of the said city Distiller…and Richard Harrison…hath been fully paid off.”

Boldly signed at the conclusion by Duer, and countersigned by two witnesses. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7248. Thomas Fitzsimons Autograph Letter Signed. ALS

signed “Thos.

Fitzsimons,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 8.75, March 7, 1790. Penned in his difficult-todecipher hand, a letter to founding father and Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Rush, in part: “I am uneasy at being so long without a letter from you least any thing in my correspondence as indecent should be the occasion of it, if it has I have been quietly without intention…I suppose the Constitution will be agreed to in August nearly as published in which case your next election will be…important.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to the hinge, two tears to the left edge, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf affecting some of the body of the letter. Starting Bid $200

7249. Horace Greeley Signed Photograph.

Journalist, politician, editor, and founder of the New York Tribune (1811–1872). Desirable 2.5 x 3.25 carte-de-visite photo of Greeley by Charles D. Fredricks of New York, signed at the bottom in ink, “Horace Greeley.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and minor surface loss at the corners.

Starting Bid $200

7251. Cyrus Griffin Autograph Document Signed.

Politician and jurist (1748–1810) who served as the final president of the Congress of the Confederation, a role in which he oversaw the discussions which ceded power from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution. Scarce ADS, one page, 8 x 3.25, October 16, 1809. Pay order issued to George Simpson, the cashier of the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia, in part: “Pay to Wm. Coleman Esq.,…fifty dollars, being part of my salary as district judge of Virginia, quarter ending the 31 day of December next.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Cyrus Griffin. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913– 1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The truth behind his presumed demise and the whereabouts of his remains takes a place among the most durable mysteries in modern American history. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of the Teamster boss in a suit and tie, signed in blue ballpoint, “James R. Hoffa.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $200

7250. Cyrus Griffin Autograph Document Signed. Politician

and jurist (1748–1810) who served as the final president of the Congress of the Confederation, a role in which he oversaw the discussions which ceded power from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.

ADS, signed “Cyrus Griffin,” one page, 7.75 x 3.75, June 12, 1806.

Document ordering a payment to James Henderson of “Two hundred & forty five dollars, being for…salary as district judge of Virginia, the quarter ending on the 30th day of this month.” Signed at the conclusion

by Griffin as judge of the United States District Court for the District of Virginia. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7252.

Jimmy Hoffa Signed Photograph. Storied,

Governor Henry authorizes assignment of “the proportion of land allowed a Private of the Continental line for three years Service” 7253. Patrick Henry Document Signed. American patriot

(1736–1799) best remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ Manuscript DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 7.25 x 3.75, June 15, 1785. Legal document concerning a land grant, in part: “Robert Ranken’s Assignee of Robert Dallis is intitled to the proportion of land allowed a Private of the Continental line for three years Service.” Signed at the conclusion by Thomas Meriwether, and boldly countersigned in the lower left by Henry as governor of Virginia. Affixed to a same-size sheet and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7254. Samuel Holten Document Signed. Physician and statesman from Danvers, Massachusetts (1738–1816), who represented Massachusetts as a delegate to the Continental Congress and was a member of the United States House of Representatives. Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “S. Holten, J. Prob’a,” one page, 7.75 x 6.25, September 8, 1802.

Written order made by Samuel Holten, judge of probate Essex County, issued to Nathan Bowen, Joshua Prentiss, and Samuel Bowden of Marblehead, which states: “You are hereby appointed a Committee…to divide and set off, by Metes and Bounds, one third Part, both for Quantity and Quality, of all the Real Estate of Mr. William Main, late of Marblehead mariner deceased, intestate, unto his Widow Mrs. Ruth Main / now Power as her Right of Dower in said Real Estate...for her Use and Improvement, during her natural Life.” Signed at the conclusion by Holten. Upper left bears the original white paper seal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7255. Titus Hosmer Autograph Note Signed. Lawyer from

Middletown, Connecticut (1736–1780) who was a delegate for Connecticut to the Continental Congress in 1778, where he signed the Articles of Confederation. Revolutionary War-dated ANS, penned on the reverse of a pay order issued by Oliver Ellsworth, one page, 7.25 x 4.5, June 2, 1778. Hosmer’s note, In full: “Rec’d 2d June 1778 of Treas’r Lawrence Eighty Four pounds thirteen shill’gs & four pence Contents.” Issued by Ellsworth in a secretarial hand to Treasurer John Lawrence, the order pays Hosmer “for attending the Council of Safety.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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7256. William Houston Letter Signed. American

teacher, lawyer and statesman (1746– 1788) who was a delegate to both the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention for New Jersey. LS signed “W. C. Houston,” one page, 8 x 12.75, June 12, 1787. Letter to founding father and Declaration of Independence signer Robert Morris, in part: “Yours of the 8th is just come to Hand, and a person from Mr. Singer’s setting out immediately gives me but barely a minute to express my Thanks.

You will be so good as to take a sett of Bacon into Possession for me either the £7.10 and £8 in your Discretion if there is the Difference in the Quality. They are, I presume, octavos; would not wish. them in any other Form. And remember I pay you to the full Discount of our money, if I am not fortunate enough to get other for you. Will thank you also to let me have the Worrall, if you do not want it yourself. The Price will freely give.”

In very good to fine condition, with multiple intersecting folds and a couple of light stains. Starting Bid $200

7257. Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed. Uncommon ADS, signed three times “F. S.

7258. Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed. ADS, signed “F. S. Key,” one

page, 7.75 x 2.75, August 19, 1839. Handwritten pay order, in part: “Bank of Metropolis, Pay to Mr. Colin Auld or order seventy five dollars.” In fine condition, with one tiny hole near the cancellation cut. Starting Bid $200

Key,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, circa 1802. Legal document pertaining to a case between John Adlum and William Purdy and his son, in part: “And whereupon the said John by F. S. Key his attorney complains for that whereas on the fifth day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and two at Frederick County aforesaid the said William Purdy Jun’r and William Purdy made their certain bill obligatory sealed with their seals and to the Court now here shewn the date whereof is the day and year aforesaid by which said bill they promised and obliged themselves…to pay to the said John by the name of John Adlum his heirs Executors administrators or assignees the just and full sum of thirteen pounds twelve shillings and four pence lawful money of Maryland…Neverthless the said William Jun’r and William have not nor hath either of them paid the said sum of money or any part thereof to the said sum of money or any part thereof to the said John.” Signed at the conclusion by Key, who also signs his name after a brief handwritten note, “Mr. Richie, File this & fill up blanks by the writ—Yrs. F. S. Key.” In very good condition, with three binder dings to the left edge.

Starting Bid $200

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7259. Robert M. La Follette, Jr. Signed Photograph. Progressive

7261. Henry Cabot Lodge Signed Photograph. Vin-

tage pearl-finish 6 x 8.75 Harris & Ewing portrait of the longtime Massachusetts senator, signed in bold fountain pen, “With the compliments of Henry Cabot Lodge, 1923.”

Lower left bears the photography studio blindstamp. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, light creasing, and moderate silvering.

Starting Bid $200

American politician (1895–1953) who represented Wisconsin in the Senate from 1925 to 1947, when he was defeated by Joseph R. McCarthy.

Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 photo of the progressive Wisconsin senator, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely yours, Robert M. La Follette, Jr.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7260. James Lovell Letter Signed. Educa-

tor and statesman from Boston, Massachusetts, (1737– 1814) who was a delegate for Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and a signatory to the Articles of Confederation.

LS signed “James Lovell, Nav’l Off., the Collector being ‘disabled’,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, January 18, 1809.

Written from the Collector’s Office of Boston, a letter to David Gelston, the Customs Collector of New York, in full: “Yours of the 13th Ins’t requesting to be informed if the Schooner Clarinda, Adams, master, had arrived at this port, was this day received—in answer thereto I have to observe that no such vessel appears on the records of our office—should her real destination be for this port, & should she arrive, you shall have information therefor.” In very good to fine condition, with splits to the fold ends, and a seal-related tear to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

7262. Luther Martin Autograph Letter Signed. Politician and founding father (1748-1826) who refused to sign the Constitution on the grounds that it violated states’ rights; a leading Anti-Federalist whose actions helped passage of the Bill of Rights. ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, January 26, 1803. Letter to Robert Carter, in part: “A particular friend of mine who has a considerable…estate and on the same a most excellent…Mill wants to borrow six hundred pounds for Eighteen Months or two years in order to enable him to carry on the Milling Business to advantage. I know his property to be worth ten times the sum he wishes to borrow.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light staining. Starting Bid $200

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7263. Joe McCarthy Signed Photograph and Letter. Two items: a TLS signed “Joe McCarthy,” one page, 7.25 x 9, United States Senate letterhead, June 19, 1952, addressed to Ed Polodna, in part: “In accordance with your request, I am enclosing an autographed picture. I want you to know I appreciate your kind comments on my work. I sincerely hope I can do the kind of job which will justify the confidence of people like you”; and a vintage glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of McCarthy smiling at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Thomas Carron, with best wishes, Joe McCarthy.” Reverse of photo bears a credit stamp for F. Clyde Wilkinson. In overall very good to fine condition, with rippling to the top and bottom of the photo. Starting Bid $200

7264. Thomas Mifflin Document Signed. Partlyprinted DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 15.75 x 12.5, July 20, 1799. As governor of Pennsylvania, Mifflin appoints Edward Burd of Philadelphia as “Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of the said Commonwealth.” Signed in the upper left by Mifflin, and countersigned by James Trimble as deputy secretary. Upper right retains the original white paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and small areas of paper loss at fold intersections. Starting Bid $200

7265. Thomas Mifflin Signed Currency. Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for “Ten Shillings,” signed “Tho. Mifflin,” 3 x 3.75, issued as No. 1095, and reading: “This Indented Bill of Ten Shillings, shall entitle the Bearer to receive of the Provincial Treasurer, the like Sum of Ten Shillings, of equal Value with the same Sum, of the Bills of Credit now by law current, according to the Directions of an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, made in the 11th Year of the Reign of his Majesty Geo. III. Dated March 20, 1771.”

Signed at the conclusion by Thomas Mifflin, and countersigned

by Joel Evans and Joseph Morris. Printed by David Hall and William Sellers, with reverse bearing the cautionary message: “To Counterfeit is Death.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, creasing, and overall wear. Starting Bid $200

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The penman of the Constitution’s eloquent preamble 7266. Gouverneur Morris Signature. American statesman (1752–1816)

and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known preamble. Bold ink signature, “Gouv’r Morris,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1 slip, affixed within a cutout in a 6 x 8 engraved portrait showing his wooden leg. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and a crease to the bottom. Starting Bid $200

7267. Frederick Muhlenberg Document Signed.

American minister and politician (1750–1801) who was the first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Manuscript DS, signed “Fred’k Muhlenberg,” one page, 7.75 x 2.75, November 27, 1793. Pay order issued to the “Cashier of the Bank of the U.S.,” in full: “Pay Joseph Wheaton three hundred & sixteen Doll. & twenty Cents.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, and staining to the top from old adhesive residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

7269. James Otis, Jr Autograph Document Signed. American 7268. Ralph Nader Signed Photograph.

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of an exasperated Nader behind his messy desk, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

statesman and lawyer (1725-1783) generally known as the originator of the phrase ‘No taxation without representation.’ ADS, signed “James Otis,” one page, 7.75 x 4.25, August 10, 1779. Promissory note in which Otis promises “to Pay Mr. Winston Warren Thirty Eight Hundred Dollars on demand with interest till Paid.” Signed at the conclusion by Otis. In fine condition, with light toning along the vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

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Boldly signed receipt by the Pennsylvania founder 7270. William Penn Document Signed. English-born Quaker (1644–

1718) and founder of the colony that became the State of Pennsylvania.

Manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Penn,” one page, 6 x 7.5, April 24, 1700.

Document acknowledging receipt of thirty three pounds from Thomas Story, prominently signed at the conclusion by Penn. In very good to fine condition, with ink erosion affecting the signature and some of the text, and complete silking on the reverse for reinforcement. Starting Bid $300

7271. Samuel J. Randall Signed Photograph. Ameri-

can politician from Pennsylvania (1828–1890) who served as the 29th Speaker of the House of Representatives, remembered as a staunch defender of protective tariffs. Uncommon 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Randall

by Brady of Washington, signed in ink, “Sam’l J. Randall, Phil’a.”

In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, clipped corners, and annotations to reverse. Starting Bid $100

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7272.

Edmund Randolph Signed Currency. American poli-

tician (1753–1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington’s cabinet. Revolutionary War– dated Virginia engraved bank note for “Fifteen Pence,” signed “Edm: Randolph,” 3.5 x 3, issued as No. 64977, reading: “One Shilling and Three Pence Current Money of Virginia, Pursuant to Ordinance of Convention, Passed July 17, 1776.” Signed at the conclusion

by Randolph. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold and overall wear. Starting Bid $200

7273. Sam Rayburn Signed Photograph. Vintage

matte-finish 7 x 10 photo of Rayburn in his office, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Sam Rayburn.” In very good to fine condition, with light edge rippling, and a light crease to the lower left corner.

Starting Bid $100

7275. Whitelaw Reid Signed Photograph. American

politician and journalist (1837–1912) who, among other accomplishments, edited the New York Tribune and served as Ambassador to France and the United Kingdom.

Appealing 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Reid

by Aime Dupont of New York, signed on the mount in ink, “Whitelaw Reid.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Overseas trade following “the shock of American Credit” in 1784 7274. Joseph Reed Autograph Letter Signed. A president of the Continental Con-

gress and signer of the Articles of Confederation (1741–1785) who also served as Washington’s aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War. ALS signed “Jos. Reed,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, October 25, 1784. Letter of introduction for a businessman, recognizing the squeeze on credit in Atlantic commerce that came with the resumption of international trade following the Revolutionary War. In part: “This will be handed you by Mr. Campbell a Gentleman entering into Business here under the Firm of Campbell & Fullerton. In the shock of American Credit I am very sensible you will be very cautious, but I believe on the present Occasion you need not be apprehensive of running any considerable Risque.” In fine condition, with old mounting remnants to the corners of the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 99

Paul Revere takes care of finances for his silversmith apprentice

7276. Paul Revere Autograph Document Signed. ADS, signed “Paul Revere, Guardian to D. Mosely,” one page, 6.75 x 2.5, April 4, 1803. In full: “Received of Mr. Samuel Emmons Sixty dollars in full for one quarters rent for the House he now improves, which became due the first instant.” In very good to fine condition, with short edge tears and overall creasing. David Mosely was Paul Revere’s apprentice as a silversmith, and he married Revere’s sister Betsey in 1776. Starting Bid $500

“I have determined, at present, not to resign” 7277. Theodore Sedgwick Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 10, January 6, 1807. Letter to Samuel Henshaw, in part: “Strange as it may appear to you, and to you it cannot appear more so than it does to me, I have determined, at present, not to resign…You may be assured that no one has, upon this occasion, had more influence than yourself in the advice they have given they have sacrificed my honor to public considerations, may heaven forgive them—I have not deserved it. You have, by the conversation I had with you, been able to view this painful and disgusting subject, under aspects which before had not been presented to you. If from this or any other cause you should have altered your opinion, and believe that I cannot, consistent with my character…continue where I am…let me know it. Permit not your friend to tarnish a reputation which he has endeavoured to render spotless. This request, I hope you will think I am authorized to make, and earnestly press upon you a compliance with it. There are instances, I am sensible, in which it may become the duty of a good man to sacrifice his fortune and life to his country, or even to his party, but there are none which can demand a surrender of his reputation. When I was determined to lay my case before the world the resolution was adopted as the only mean of defending my character ag’t the malignant assault of a bare and mercenary wretch, originating in the meanest and most detestable motions.” Henshaw pens his response on the reverse, offering words of support. In very good condition, with splitting along intersecting folds, a short tear to the top edge, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200 100 |

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7278. Alfred E. Smith Signed Photograph.

7281. Norman Thomas Signed Photograph. Ameri-

American politician (1873–1944) who served as governor of New York and who was the unsuccessful Democratic presidential candidate in 1928. Vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of the esteemed Democrat in a three-piece suit, bold signed in fountain pen, “Alfred E. Smith.” In fine condition.

can Presbyterian minister (1884–1968) who was a sixtime presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America.

Glossy 7.5 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of Thomas in a suit and tie, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

7279. Thaddeus Stevens Signed Photograph. Representa-

tive from Pennsylvania (1792–1868) who opposed fugitive slave laws and urged emancipation.

Original 2.5 x 4 carte-devisite photo of Thaddeus Stevens, signed in fountain pen. Published by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York and Washington, D.C. In fine condition, with clipped corner tips.

Starting Bid $200

7282. Charles Thomson Signed Currency. Patriot leader

(1729–1824) in Philadelphia during the American Revolution and the secretary of the Continental Congress throughout its existence; Thomson was the only person to sign the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration alongside John Hancock. Colonial Pennsylvania engraved bank note for “Two Shillings,” signed “Cha. Thomson,” 2.75 x 3.25, reading: “This indented Bill of Two Shillings, shall entitle the Bearer to receive of the Treasurer of the Contributors to the Relief and the Employment of the Poor in the City of Philadelphia, the like Sum of Two Shillings, of equal Value with the same Sum of the Bills of Credit of this Province, now

by Law current, according to the Directions of an Act of General Assembly of Pennsylvania, made in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His Majesty George III, Dated the Tenth of March, 1769.” Signed at the conclusion by Jacob Lewis, Charles Thomson, and Samuel Rhoads, Jr. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, overall wear, and a small inventory label affixed to the reverse. Starting Bid $200

7280. Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver Signed Photographs. Signed photos of the members of the 1956

Democratic presidential ticket: vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Stevenson giving a speech (with typed WWII-inspired quotation in the lower border), signed in fountain pen, “Adlai E. Stevenson, 1952”; and a vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Kefauver, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Elmer Koppelman, Best wishes, Estes Kefauver.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and edge rippling to both, and three binder dings to the left border of Stevenson. Starting Bid $200

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7283. Truman Inauguration: Barkley, Vinson, and Reed Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x

7.25 Harris & Ewing photo of Alben W. Barkley being sworn in as Vice President of the United States on January 20, 1949, signed on the original 13 x 11.75 studio mat in fountain pen

by Barkley, Associate Justice Stanley Reed, Secretary of the Treasury Fred Vinson, and one other. In very good to fine condition, with a diagonal crease to upper right area of the photo, which extends into the mat. Starting Bid $200

7284. Jonathan Trumbull, Jr Autograph Letter Signed. American soldier and

politician (1740–1809) who served as paymaster general in the Continental Army and as George Washington’s aide-de-camp; he later served as governor of Connecticut and as the second Speaker of the US House of Representatives. ALS signed “Jon’a Trumbull,” one page, 7.25 x 9, June 10, 1798. Letter concerning a fugitive, in full: “Your Excellency’s Letters of the 31st May—& the 6th June came to me in their regular course.—I have now the pleasure to inform, that on the 5th instant I wrote to General Mattoon your Agent, giving him notice of the apprehension of Rogers, the fugitive;—& at the same time, to save the Gen’l the trouble of coming out of his way to this Town.

I enclosed to him my Warrant to the Sheriff of Tolland County, for the Delivery of the fugitive; which will be done immediately on application.” In fine condition, with paper loss to the blank adjoining leaf. Starting Bid $200

7285. Earl Warren and Thomas E. Dewey Signed Photograph.

Vintage matte-finish 10 x 7.5 photo of the 1948 Republican presidential ticket, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Rev. Cornelius Gallaway, with the best wishes of Earl Warren” and “and Thomas E. Dewey.” Reverse bears a Wide World Photos credit stamp. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and small surface creases. Starting Bid $200

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7286. Joseph Warren Mourning Ribbon. Boston physician, orator, and

patriot (1741–1775) who was a pivotal figure in the early revolutionary agitation in Massachusetts. Rare silk mourning ribbon honoring the life of Joseph Warren, 3 x 6.75, featuring engravings of the Bunker Hill Monument and a portrait of “Maj. Gen. Joseph Warren, Who was slain in the Battle of Bunker Hill,” with poem below: “For God’s inalienable rights to man. / Our fathers fought and bled! So glorious were those rights secured. The sons revere the dead.” In very good condition, with staining, creasing, and fraying to the edges. Starting Bid $200

7 2 8 7 . J a m e s Wa r r e n Signature. President of the

Massachusetts Provincial Congress and a paymaster general of the Continental Army (1726–1808). Large and bold ink signature, “J. Warren,” on an the off-white 5 x 7.75 title page of The Modern Part of an Universal History, Vol. XII, published in London in 1759. In very good to fine condition, with light dampstaining to the top and chips to edges. Starting Bid $200

7288. Wendell Willkie Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 10 photo of Wilkie, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with trimming to the right border. Starting Bid $200

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Activists and Social Leaders 7289. Clara Barton Autograph Letter Signed.

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for founding the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS signed “Clara Barton, President,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, April 30, 1908. Letter to Mary and Roscoe, in part: “The letter telling of your actual work of relief. Your first field is this moment here. I welcome it with a whole and a glad heart. I have known it would come—It was in the very sequence of things.

I knew it must follow. Your work has been faithful, and your reward must come. You could have no better arm than the Y.M.C.A. and they, themselves being sufferers, it becomes known in their circle over the entire country.

If it had been planned, it could not have been better: The views are very old timey to me. I have been looking on their like for the last quarter of a century. All tell of destruction and woe. Terrible as this is, wanton as is the destruction and waste, it is better still than war—human war. The elements are terrible fighters, but there seems more reason for it, and no one bears it better.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Gandhi as a Johannesburg attorney, sent to his friend and devotee 7290. Mohandas Gandhi Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “M. K. Gandhi,” one page, 7.5 x 10, personal attorney letterhead, October 11, 1907. Letter to Messrs. Kallenbach & Reynolds, the architectural firm of his close friend Hermann Kallenbach, in full: “Messrs. Lapin & Lapin inform me that the following amounts are due in respect of The African Building:—£6-17-6 for Sanitary and Rubbish Rates, £1-15-0 for Water Rates, 15-0 for Earth Taxes. Will you kindly attend to the payment of these?” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, overall creasing, and four file holes.

Gandhi had settled in South Africa in 1893, taking on a one-year contract as an attorney for an Indian merchant there. It was while living in this racially charged environment that Gandhi began to develop his political ideology. While protesting in Johannesburg in 1906, he adopted his famous methodology of ‘Satyagraha,’ or nonviolent protest, which would become critical to his later fight for Indian independence. Gandhi and Kallenbach became close friends through their association in Johannesburg, for a time living together in what is now known as the ‘Satyagraha House.’

A highly desirable letter from an early, transformative period in Gandhi’s life and career. Starting Bid $300

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Supreme Court

7291. Henry Baldwin Autograph Letter Signed. American jurist (1780–1844) who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1830 to 1844. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 22, 1835. Letter to a bookseller, requesting several legal volumes for himself and for “Judge Kennedy of the Supreme Court of this State.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and two small areas of edge paper loss. Starting Bid $200

7292. Hugo Black Signed Check. Treasurer of the United

States/United State Senate check drawn for “Compensation,” 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand as payable to “Hugo L. Black, Chairman” for $1000, January 12, 1937, endorsed on the reverse by Black, “Hugo Black.” In fine condition. At this time, Black was serving as chairman of the Senate Committee on Education and Labor as a senator from Alabama. Starting Bid $200

7293. Joseph P. Bradley Autograph Letter Signed. American jurist (1813–

1892) who served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court from 1870 to 1892, and on the Electoral Commission that decided the disputed 1876 presidential election. ALS signed “Joseph P. Bradley,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, February 11, 1884. Letter to Mrs. Kinney, in part: “In our Department (the Court) we know nothing about what may be accomplished in the Executive Departments of the Government where alone any work can be obtained. I have thought of asking Mr. Frelinghuysen, if he can do anything or think of anything—It is in the Executive Department where anything can be done. I will write you again—I write because I am ashamed to let your letter lie unanswered any longer.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Brandeis endeavors “to develop a worthy World War library” at his alma mater 7294. Louis Brandeis Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Louis D. Brandeis,” one page, 5 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, November 8, 1925. Letter to businessman and philanthropist Edward A. Filene, founder of the Filene’s department store. In part: “The University of Louisville—my alma mater—is endeavoring to develop a worthy World War library. The efforts to bring about peace, to effect reconstruction and readjustment, and to prevent future wars will be a section of continuing growth and ever increasing importance.” He asks if Filene would consider donating publications respecting his individual efforts to bring about world peace. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7295. Henry Billings Brown Signed Photograph. Sharp 4.25

x 6.5 cabinet photo of Brown in his judicial robe, signed on the mount in ink, “Henry B. Brown, Nov. 1891.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7296. Burger Court Signatures. Ink signa-

tures of Warren E. Burger, Thurgood Marshall, Antonin Scalia, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Sandra Day O’Connor, William Rehnquist, Byron White, John Paul Stevens, and Harry A. Blackmun on a white 11 x 8.5 sheet, bearing an affixed magazine photo of the justices above. In very good to fine condition, with overall bubbling to the photo from the adhesive used to affix it to the card. Starting Bid $200

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7297. Burger Court Signed Booklet. Booklet

entitled “The Supreme Court of the United States,” eight pages, 6 x 9, signed on the front in blue ink by eight members of the 1972–1976 Burger Court (all except for Chief Justice Burger himself): William H. Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., Harry A. Blackmun, Byron R. White, Potter Stewart, William O. Douglas, and William J. Brennan, Jr. In very good to fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, and a central vertical bend. A desirable cast of the influential justices whose decisions in cases like Roe v. Wade, Miller v. California, and United States v. Nixon continue to impact the United States today. Starting Bid $200

7298. Burger Court Signed Photograph. Vintage color

glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of the justices of the Burger Court in their judicial robes by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in various inks by Warren E. Burger, Lewis F. Powell, Jr., William O. Douglas, William Rehnquist, William J. Brennan, Potter Stewart, Byron White, Thurgood Marshall, and Harry Blackmun. Annotated in the lower right by the studio, with the reverse stamp-dated April 9, 1973. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and three small dings to the top edge.

Starting Bid $200

7299. Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph. Oversized color matte-finish 16.75 x 12 photo

of the justices of the Burger Supreme Court in 1971, signed in the lower border in ink or ballpoint by all pictured: John M. Harlan, Hugo Black, Warren E. Burger, William O. Douglas, William J. Brennan, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Potter Stewart, Byron R. White, and Harry A. Blackmun. In very good to fine condition, with a few small surface creases, tape stains to the upper corner tips, and brushing to Rehnquist’s signature and skipping to White’s. Starting Bid $200

7300. Warren E. Burger Supreme Court Signed Photograph. Color semi-glossy 21 x 15.5 photographic print of

the justices of the Burger Supreme Court in 1977, signed in the lower border in ink or felt tip by all pictured: John Paul Stevens, Lewis Powell, Harry A. Blackmun, William Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall, William J. Brennan, Jr., Warren E. Burger, Potter Stewart, and Byron White. In very good to fine condition, with overall rippling, and overall toning and light fading from prior display. Starting Bid $200

7301. James F. Byrnes Signed Check. Treasurer of the United

States/United States Senate check drawn for “Contingent Appropriation: Stationery,” 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand as payable to “James F. Byrnes” for $109.93, June 26, 1937, endorsed on the reverse by Byrnes, “James F. Byrnes.” In fine condition. At this time, Byrnes was in his seventh year as a senator from South Carolina. Starting Bid $200

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7302. John Campbell Autograph Letter Signed. Jurist

(1811–1889) who served as an associate justice of the US Supreme Court from 1853 until 1861, when he resigned to become the Confederate Assistant Secretary of War. Civil War–dated ALS signed “J. A. Campbell,” one page, 7 x 5.25, Confederate States of America War Department letterhead, August 19, 1863. Letter to Col. Jeremy Francis Gilmer, chief engineer of the Confederate States Army, in full: “Mr. Bliss of Alabama, is a member of the bar of that state of much reputation & character & is entrusted as an officer & shareholder in the Gainesville Railroad—He desires to confer with you on the subject. His statements are all trustworthy.

This is to introduce him to you.” In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

Seeking rooms for a Washington winter— “I can’t be at hotels; they are not suited to Judicial Labours—nor to Judges of my age” 7303. John Catron Autograph Letter Signed. American jurist (1786–1865)

who served on the Supreme Court from 1837 to 1865, remembered as a close friend and ally of Andrew Jackson. ALS signed “J. Catron,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 10.5, October 25, 1859. Letter to Clerk of the Supreme Court William Thomas Carroll, in part: “Mrs. Catron will accompany me to Washington this Winter, and therefore it becomes necessary for me to have accommodations suited to her requirements. It is most convenient for me to be near the Consultation room; and, she is very willing to go to the Morrison buildings, if she can get rooms on the first floor… and says she would prefer the rooms formerly occupied by Judge Wayne—& last winter by Judge Nelson. For myself, I would prefer the rooms I occupied last year, but these Mrs. Catron says are too high up for her…If Judge Nelson has bespoke his last year’s rooms, then nothing further need be said, as regards them…I can’t be at hotels; they are not suited to Judicial Labours—nor to Judges of my age: nor can I abide a common boarding house. Will you do me the favour to see the Marshal, and know of him whether he will procure the Consultation room at Morrison’s to do the business in during the next term of the Supreme Court…and ascertain the terms of board, accommodations, &c…I will need an office room—warm and snug—aside from the two rooms has by Judge Nelson. Mrs. Catron says there is one to suit near by. I don’t recollect it.” In very good to fine condition, with three binder dings to the right edge, touching only one word of text. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

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7304. Salmon P. Chase Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS signed “S. P. Chase,” one page, 6 x 7.5, October 26, 1855. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “Your very kind note came when I was on the point of starting for New Hampshire…I would now accept your invitation to lecture…I expect to be in Washington about the middle of December to argue my only remaining case in the Supreme Court of the U. States.” In very good to fine condition, with a small thin stain to the top, and light creasing along the right edge. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

7306. Nathan Clifford Autograph Letter Signed.

American statesman, diplomat, and jurist (1803–1881) who served on the Supreme Court from 1858 to 1881. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, November 30, 1832.

Letter to Ebenezer Mosely, in part: “I would observe that upon enquiry and examination I find the land described in Recker’s deed to the Bank is a Gore of land attached to lot No. 12 on range M and is called in the Bank deed No. 13.

This gore contains about forty acres and is worth perhaps one hundred Dollars. It has sometimes been claimed by the owners of lot No. 12…The lot was formerly worth much more before it was steeped of its timber.” In very good to fine condition, with several fold splits (two showing old repairs on the back), and light show-through at the corners from old mounting remnants on the back. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

7307. Benjamin Robbins Curtis Autograph Letter Signed.

7305. Salmon P. Chase Signed Photograph. Politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln’s term, after which Lincoln appointed him chief justice of the Supreme Court. In that role Chase presided over the 1868 impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-devisite photo of Chase in a full-length pose by E. Anthony from a Brady negative, signed on the mount in ink, “S: P: Chase,” and inscribed on the reverse, “[from]…friend, S. P. Chase.”

In very good to fine condition, with some staining in the top border and surface loss to the reverse obliterating most of the inscription. Starting Bid $200

ALS signed “B. R. Curtis,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 5, 1861. Letter to S. L. Thorndike, in part: “The court has decided Mr. Parson’s case in his favor on all points except total loss of freight. Let me see you about it.”

In fine condition.

Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

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Seeking the elusive “autograph of the late Chief Justice Marshall” 7308. Peter Vivian Daniel Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “P. V. Daniel,” one page both

sides, 7.75 x 10.25, December 3, 1852. Letter to an early autograph collector, in full: “My reply to your two communications has been delayed by the hope and endeavour to obtain for you the autograph of the late Chief Justice Marshall which you expressed the desire of possessing; yet strange as it may appear, I have been unable from any of his connections or acquaintances in this place to whom application has been made, to procure or even to find a simple signature of Mr. Marshall.” He suggests that Marshall’s executor may have one, and sends autographs of “two of Virginia’s most distinguished sons”—Edmund Randolph and William Branch Giles—in its place. In very good to fine condition, with an old tape repair to a tear in the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

Transmitting a memo “signed by Mr. Lincoln & all in his handwriting” 7309. David Davis Autograph Letter Signed. American jurist and politician

(1815–1886). A close friend to Abraham Lincoln, he served as a circuit court judge in Illinois until President Lincoln named him to the US Supreme Court, where he sat from 1862 to 1877. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 7.75, September 5, 1870. Response to a gentleman seeking the autograph of President Abraham Lincoln, in part: “I have carefully looked over all Mr. Lincoln’s papers in my hands to see if it were possible to comply with your request. And I am sorry to say that I can find nothing better to send you than the enclosed—It is a letter addressed to Mr. Lincoln to engage his services as a lawyer, and his endorsement on the letter, was written at Clinton, the county seat of DeWitt Co. where I was holding court at the time, & where he was attending court. The memorandum is a little out of the ordinary course, & being signed by Mr. Lincoln & all in his handwriting, may serve your purpose. I have given away all letters addressed to myself of a character that I could properly give away, and cannot find any document that ought to be spared.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Starting Bid $200

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7310. David Davis Signed Photograph.

American jurist and politician (1815–1886). A close friend to Abraham Lincoln, he served as a circuit court judge in Illinois until President Lincoln named him to the US Supreme Court, where he sat from 1862 to 1877. Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Davis

by Pach of New York, signed on the mount in ink, “David Davis.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7311. Gabriel Duvall Autograph Letter Signed. American poli-

tician and jurist (1752– 1844) who served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court from 1811 to 1835. ALS signed “G. Duvall,” one page, 7.75 x 10, August 10, 1814. Letter to Mr. Jones, introducing “Dr. Thompson of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, who will deliver this. His recommendations which will be submitted to your perusal will explain the subject of his coming to the City.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and toning. Starting Bid $200

7312. Oliver Ellsworth Autograph Document Signed. Revolutionary War–dated

ADS signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 4.25, January 27, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: “Pay to Lieut. Jesse Cooke Twenty Two Shillings & Eight pence it being for sundry disbursements while sick on the Road from the Camp near Cambridge.” Signed at the conclusion by Oliver Ellsworth and Ezekiel Williams as members of the Committee of the Pay Table. In very good to fine condition, with some toning, a very short tear to top edge, and a small piece of old tape to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

7313. Oliver Ellsworth Document Signed.

Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. Revolutionary War-dated DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.5 x 4.25, July 2, 1776.

Pay order issued to Treasurer John Laurence, in part: “Pay to Charles Tuttle the Sum of Four pounds thirteen Shillings & three pence money for Expence of his Sickness on his return from Northern Army last year…& charge the colony.” Signed at the conclusion

by Oliver Ellsworth and countersigned by Thomas Seymour. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7316. Felix Frankfurter Signed Photograph. Vintage

matte-finish 7 x 9.5 photo of Associate Justice Frankfurter in his judicial robe

by Hessler of Washington, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For Martha Mason, with the appreciation and good wishes of Felix Frankfurter.” Blindstamped in the lower left corner by the studio. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7314. Stephen J. Field Letter Signed. American jurist

(1816–1899) who served on the Supreme Court from 1863 to 1897, the second longest tenure of any justice in history.

LS signed “Stephen J. Field,” one page, 7.5 x 10, December 19, 1858. Letter to Gregory Yale, in full: “When may I expect a copy of your brief on the legislation of Congress in relation to Boards of Land Commission? You were kind enough to say, when you were here, that you would send me a copy. I am waiting for your brief in the Hutchinson & Burr case.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Starting Bid $200

7315. Stephen Johnson Field Signed Photograph. American jurist

(1816–1899) who served on the Supreme Court from 1863 to 1897, the second longest tenure of any justice in history. Superb 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Field

by Prince of New York/ Washington, signed on the mount in ink, “Stephen J. Field of U.S. Supreme Court.” In fine condition, with light scuffing, and a few small stains at the top.

Starting Bid $200

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“Preoccupation with power tends toward domination; preoccupation with responsibility makes for civilization” 7317. Felix Frankfurter Typed Letter Signed.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, October 30, 1941. Letter to the Hon. Maury Maverick, in part: “All I wanted to convey last night regarding the American relations to the world, is that we should be concerned with our responsibility, not with our power. Unfortunately, power does not necessarily carry with it wisdom in its use, and the beginning of wisdom is humility. Preoccupation with power tends toward domination; preoccupation with responsibility makes for civilization. If you tell me all this is merely a difference in emphasis, I can only say that the emphasis makes the song.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

7318. Melville Fuller Signed Photograph.

Crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Fuller by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed on the mount in ink, “Yrs. truly, M. W. Fuller.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

7321. Hughes Court Signatures. Vintage

7319. John M. Harlan Signed Photograph.

Uncommon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Harlan in his judicial robe by Sarony of New York, boldly signed at the bottom in ink, “John M. Harlan.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

ink signatures of Charles Evans Hughes, Willis Van Devanter, James Clark McReynolds, Louis D. Brandeis, Pierce Butler, George Sutherland, Harlan F. Stone, Owen J. Roberts, and Benjamin N. Cardozo on an off-white 5 x 3.25 card. In fine condition. A highly desirable piece signed by the full 1932–1937 Hughes Court, whose landmark decisions in cases like Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States, United States v. Butler, and West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish have helped to define life in modern America.

Starting Bid $200

Concerning “the application of a special principle to bonds” 7320. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page both

sides, 5 x 8, April 27, 1922. Letter to law professor and writer Thomas Reed Powell, in full: “Your Essays have come and have been received by me with the usual pleasure. I gathered that you do not regard with much favor the application of a special principle to bonds and by analogy and practice to negotiate instruments—a point on which history and perhaps convenience have seemed to me too strong not to require an exception—but I have not the subject in focus and should be easily crushed at this moment. We are in the spasms of the wind up so that I can’t expatiate on other themes that you suggest as I should like to, but perhaps this will suffice to assure you that you have an appreciative reader.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7322. Hughes Court Signed Photograph. Scarce vintage mattefinish 8.5 x 6.75 photo of the justices of the Hughes Court in their judicial robes

by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by Charles Evans Hughes, Louis Brandeis, Willis Van Devanter, James Clark McReynolds, George Sutherland, Owen J. Roberts, Pierce Butler, Harlan F. Stone, and Benjamin N. Cardozo. Blindstamped in the lower left by the studio. In fine condition, with a couple of light creases.

Starting Bid $300

Writing to Secretary of State Randolph, John Jay refers to the date of his historic treaty 7323. John Jay Autograph Letter Signed. Draft ALS, one page,

7.5 x 4.75, February 6, 1795. Draft of a letter to Secretary of State Edmund Randolph, written from London shortly after successfully negotiating the ‘Jay Treaty,’ signed on November 19, 1794. In part: “Accept my thanks for your obliging Letter of the 19 Nov. last…I have not time by this opportunity to be particular—and shall write to you again on the subject. I write these hasty lines only to inform you that I am perfectly satisfied with your assurances relative to the publication you mention.” On the reverse, Jay writes: “To Mr. Randolph, 6 Feb. 1795…19 Nov. 1794.” In fine condition.

Though the Jay Treaty had been signed in London on November 19, 1794, it had not yet been ratified by the US Senate.

President Washington submitted the treaty to the Senate for its consent in June 1795. Though unpopular at first, the treaty passed by a 20-10 vote and ushered in a decade of peaceful international trade. Starting Bid $300

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7324. Charles Evans Hughes Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Charles

E. Hughes,” one page, 7 x 9.75, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, December 6, 1907. Letter to D. Sumner Willson, in part: “The public utilities bill does not extend to telephone companies. It was not thought best last winter to attempt too much, but simply to continue to make more effective the supervision over the companies already in the jurisdiction of commissions.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait.

Starting Bid $100

7325. Lucius Q. C. Lamar Signed Photograph. American politi-

cian and jurist (1825– 1893) who served as a diplomat for the Confederacy before later being named as an associate justice of the US Supreme Court, where he served from 1888 to 1893. Ornate gilt-edged 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Lamar by C. M. Bell of Washington, signed in ink, “Yours sincerely, L. Q. C. Lamar.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7326. Henry Brockholst Livingston Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “Brockholst

Livingston,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, June 23, 1802.

Document appointing a clerk, in full: “I do hereby certify that it hath satisfactorily appeared to me that Mr. Ashbel Strong has pursued Classical Studies, after he was of the Age of fourteen years, for the Term of four Years, And I do hereby order & direct that the Clerkship of the said Ashbel Strong shall be for the Term of Three Years.” In very good to fine condition, with short fold splits, and a sealrelated area of thin paper under Livingston’s first name. Starting Bid $200

7327. John Marshall Autograph Document Signed. ADS signed “J.

Marshall,” one page, 7.75 x 2.5, May 2, 1826. Handwritten pay order, in full: “To the cashier of the office of discount and deposit of the Bank of the United States at Washington, Pay the cashier of the office of discount and deposit of the Bank of the United States at Richmond one hundred and seventy dollars.” In very good to fine condition, with a block of slightly irregular toning to the center, and light show-through from old mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $300

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7328. John McLean Autograph Document Signed. American

jurist and politician (1785-1861) who served in Congress, as postmaster general, and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. ADS, one page, 7.5 x 2, April 11, 1833. Handwritten pay draft, in full: “Pay to the bearer twenty six dollars and fifty nine center, John McLean.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and show-through at the top from old adhesive residue on the reverse. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

To President Johnson, recommending a judge for the newly organized federal courts in Nebraska 7330. Samuel Freeman Miller Autograph Letter Signed.

7329. John McLean Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75,

August 23, 1827. Letter to Mr. Smith, in full: “I received your letter the other day respecting the House of Mr. Davis lately purchased by the U. States bank, and intended before this time, to call and see you on the subject. Will you have the goodness to inform me at what price the Bank would be willing to sell it? Having rented, recently, a very comfortable house, I do not incline to purchase, unless a very advantageous offer should be made.” In very good to fine condition, with a slightly rough right edge, and light show-through along the left edge from old mounting residue on the back.

Starting Bid $200

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ALS signed “S. F. Miller,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, February 27, 1866. Letter to President Andrew Johnson, in full: “To the President: On the supposition that there will be the usual organization of federal courts in Nebraska provided

by Congress I take the liberty of recommending the Hon. Wm. Kellogg for United States District Judge…I have Known Judge Kellogg for many years and can testify to his ability as a lawyer and his integrity as a man. If the district should be added to my circuit he would be very agreeable to me as an associate on the Bench.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

7331. Samuel Nelson Autograph Letter Signed.

American attorney and justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, (1792–1873) who served from 1845 to 1872.

He concurred on the 1857 Dred Scott decision, although for reasons different from Chief Justice Roger B. Taney’s. ALS signed “S. Nelson,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, October 9, 1869.

Letter to Secretary of State Hamilton Fish, in part: “Permit me to introduce to you Mr. George Clark of Otsego County one of our most wealthy and respectable citizens, and who desires to have some conversation with you on a subject concerning which, I have advised him you are the proper person to give him that information.” In fine condition, with an extra vertical fold. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

7333. Joseph Story Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, June 1, 1836. Letter to Sarah W. Cunningham, in part: “I am truly obliged to you for your kind invitation to my family to attend the nuptials of your Daughter tomorrow Evening…I regret to say that my engagements wholly preclude me. My daughter & son would be glad to attend; but unfortunately for them I have just purchased a new pair of young horses, with which I am unwilling to trust them in the Evening, as they are unaccustomed to our Roads.” In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the corner of the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

7332. Harlan Stone Supreme Court Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish

16 x 14 photo of the justices of the Stone Supreme Court in their judicial robes, taken in 1943 by the Bachrach Studios, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: Stanley Reed, Owen R. Roberts, Chief Justice Harlan Stone, Hugo L. Black, Felix Frankfurter, Robert H. Jackson, William O. Douglas, Frank Murphy, and Wiley Blount Rutledge. In fine condition, with light toning from prior display. Starting Bid $300

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7336. Noah H a y n e s Swayne Autograph Letter Signed.

7334. Joseph Story Signed Check. Influential lawyer,

jurist, and Harvard Law School professor (1779–1845) who served on the Supreme Court from 1811 to 1845. Bank of the United States check, 6 x 2, filled out and signed by Story, “Joseph Story,” payable to Mass: Hospital Ins. Cy. for $1001, October 13, 1830. In fine condition, with two punch hole cancellations. Starting Bid $200

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1804–1884) from 1862 to 1881, appointed to the bench

by Abraham Lincoln. ALS signed “N. H. Swayne,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, March 3, 1880. Letter to Mr. Butler, in part: “Your kind note is received. We learned the sad event to which it relates—the day after it occurred. Mrs. Swayne & myself were and painfully impressed. We have never known a lady whom we admired and respected more.

Mrs. Swayne was singularly attached to him. The party left for Europe a very few days before we returned. Mrs. Lord is doing wisely. But alas! there is no balm in this life for such a wound. When a young man loses a young beautiful wife—the world around him is full of sympathy and commiseration. But what is his sorrow as compares with that of one who loses the wife he has bred with—and admired and cherished and loved and felt to the better part of his being, from early manhood to old life? The former usually in a few years, repairs his loss by taking another wife…To the old man the loss can never be supplied. His future is full of darkness and gloom and must remain so until he himself takes his departure from life.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

7337. William H. Taft Signed Photograph.

7335. William Strong Autograph Letter Signed.

American jurist and politician (1808–1895) who served on the Supreme Court from 1870 to 1880. ALS signed “W. Strong,” one page, 4.75 x 8, April 7, 1883. Letter to Dr. Hatfield, in part: “I have a letter from Rev. Dr. Robert Knox of Belfast, Ireland in which he says he has written twice, to you, without obtaining an answer. He seeks information, some of which I am unable to give. Will you oblige me by sending to me, answers to the following—1. Has our Assembly appointed delegates to the next General Council of the Presbyterian Alliance? If it has please give me their names and addresses. 2. Has our Assembly appointed any Committee of Correspondence with the Committee of the Council?” In fine condition, with a block of light toning over the center of the letter. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

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Vintage matte-finish 6 x 9 photo of Chief Justice Taft in his judicial robes

by Harris & Ewing, curiously corner-mounted to its original 7 x 11 studio mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in fountain pen, “For Carlyle B. Marmont Principal Cato High School, with my best wishes for success in his noble and useful profession, Wm. H. Taft, Washington, March 10th 1922.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges to the mount, and the photo now obscuring a portion of the inscription when placed in its corner holders. Starting Bid $200

Rare oversized Harris & Ewing portrait of the Taft Court 7338. William H. Taft Supreme Court Signed Photograph. Rare and

sought-after vintage matte-finish 14 x 10.5 photo of the justices of the Taft Supreme Court in their judicial robes by the Harris & Ewing studio, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: William H. Taft, Edward Sanford, George Sutherland, Pierce Butler, Harlan Fiske Stone, James Clark McReynolds, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Willis Van Devanter, and Louis Brandeis. Lower left bears the studio blindstamp. Matted to an overall size of 18 x 14.5. In fine condition, with light surface loss to the corner tips of the mat, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $500

“The obstructions to justice in the prosecution of criminals in the law are many” 7339. William H. Taft Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, January 24, 1928. Letter to F. T. Crommett, in part: “It was very good of you to write your kindly letter about my boy’s speech at Ford Hall Forum, and I am delighted that you think he made a good impression.

He is a good boy. He is a boy who works hard and is anxious to do right and accomplish something for the public, and I hope he is doing it. But the obstructions to justice in the prosecution of criminals in the law are many and it is sometimes discouraging, but Charlie is a hopeful young man, and I am quite sure he will be an optimist to the end.”

In fine condition, with edge toning and binder dings to the right edge.

Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

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7340. Roger B. Taney Autograph Endorsement Signed. Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 5, February 26,

1807. Legal document submitted to Taney by James Pearce, in part: “Please not to issue against Tho’s Hobbs and his Securities untill further orders from me as I this day have Received 151 Dollars & 50 Cents in part of Debt and Cost with a Promise of the Bal’ce in a few Days.” Endorsed in the lower margin by Taney, “Don’t issue in the above cases, R. B. Taney.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, and a trimmed bottom edge. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

7341. Smith Thompson Autograph Document Signed. American politician and jurist (1768–1843) who

served as secretary of the Navy under James Monroe, and then as a Supreme Court justice from 1823 to 1843. ADS, one page, 8 x 5, January 10, 1833. Pay order, in full: “Pay to Order of R. Smith Cashier of the office of discount & deposit of the Bank of the United States, Washington, five hundred dollars.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling from mounting, and a few small stains. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

Secretary of the Navy Thompson writes to “The President,” James Monroe 7342. Smith Thompson Autograph Letter Signed. Amer-

ican politician and jurist (1768–1843) who served as secretary of the Navy under James Monroe, and then as a Supreme Court justice from 1823 to 1843. ALS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, September 25, 1820. Letter to President James Monroe, in part: “Mr. Homans writes me that you wish to know whether Commodore Stewart has accepted his appointment of Navy Commissioner. Shortly after my arrival in New York I saw him, and from his conversation on the subject I drew the inference that he intended to accept the office but did not say so expressly nor did I understand him that he intended then to decide on the question, but that he would shortly communicate to me his determination.” He goes on to mention his daughter’s illness and upcoming plans to travel to New York and Washington. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

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7343. Thomas Todd Signed Check. American attorney (1765–1826) nominated to the Supreme Court by Thomas Jefferson, serving as an associate justice from 1807 to 1826.

Bank of Kentucky check, 6 x 2.5, filled out in another hand and signed by Todd, “Thomas Todd,” payable to Ja’s Breckinridge for $98.93, October 2, 1812. In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200 7345. Fred M. Vinson Supreme Court Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 13.5 x 10.25

7344. Fred M. Vinson Signed Check. Personal check,

8.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Vinson, “Fred M. Vinson,” payable to Cash for $150, November 10, 1921. In fine condition. Starting Bid $100

photo of the justices of the Vinson Supreme Court in their judicial robes, taken by the Bachrach studio in 1950, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by all pictured: Felix Frankfurter, Hugo L. Black, Frederick M. Vinson, Stanley F. Reed, William O. Douglas, Tom C. Clark, Robert H. Jackson, Harold H. Burton, and Sherman Minton. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

7346. Morrison Waite Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “M. R. Waite,”

two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, January 13, 1876. Letter to James J. Christie, in part: “Permit me to thank you for the copy of McDonald’s Manual, which you were kind enough to send me yesterday—when the messenger handed it to me, I was under the impression that I already had a copy and so said to him, but upon examination I find I was mistakened—It was Barclay’s Digest which I had…I see that the Manual is a most convenient book of reference.” In fine condition, with a short split along the hinge. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

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Apportioning his salary “as an associate justice of the Supreme Court” to one of George Washington’s pallbearers 7347. Bushrod Washington Autograph Document Signed. Supreme

Court associate justice (1762–1829) and the nephew of George Washington. ADS, one page, 7.75 x 4, May 10, 1804. Pay order issued to the cashier of the Bank of the United States, in full: “Pay to Colo. Charles Simms or order for value received eight hundred and seventy five dollars being the amount of one quarter salary due me the first of April last as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.” Endorsed on the reverse by Simms, US Treasurer Thomas Tudor Tucker, and the cashier. In very good to fine condition, with slightly irregular overall toning.

This is a particularly interesting document, given the combination of signatures: George Washington’s nephew as an associate justice of the Supreme Court; Col. Charles Simms, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, member of the Society of the Cincinnati, and pallbearer at George Washington’s funeral; and Thomas Tudor Tucker, who was appointed as treasurer of the United States by Thomas Jefferson in 1801 and remained in that role until 1828, becoming the longest-tenured treasurer in US history. Starting Bid $200

7348. James Moore Wayne Autograph Letter Signed.

American jurist and politician (1790–1867) who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1835 to 1867. ALS signed “James M. Wayne,” one page, 7.75 x 10, May 27, 1839.

Letter to Secretary of the Navy James K. Paulding, recommending James D. Bullock as a candidate for vacancies in the department. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7349. Harry Blackmun Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7350. William J. Brennan, Jr. Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7351. Warren E. Burger Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7352. Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7353. Harold H. Burton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7354. Pierce Butler Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7355. Tom C. Clark Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7356. John H. Clarke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7357. William R. Day Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7358. William O. Douglas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7359. Abe Fortas Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7360. Arthur Goldberg Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7361. John M. Harlan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7362. Charles Evans Hughes Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7363. Robert H. Jackson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7364. Thurgood Marshall Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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7365. James Clark McReynolds Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7366. Sherman Minton Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7367. Frank Murphy Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7368. Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7369. Owen Roberts Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7370. Wiley Rutledge Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7371. Edward T. Sanford Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7372. Potter Stewart Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7373. Harlan F. Stone Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7374. George Sutherland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7375. Willis Van Devanter Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7376. Fred M. Vinson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7377. Earl Warren Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7378. Byron White Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7379. Edward Douglass White Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

7380. Charles Evans Whittaker Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors

7381. Alfred Adler Signed Book. Austrian psychologist (1870–1937) who founded the school of ‘individual psychology.’ Signed book: The Science of Living. First edition. NY: Greenberg, 1929. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with gilt stamping, 5.75 x 8.25, 264 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink, “Dr. Alfred Adler,” with a gift inscription above in another hand. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with wear to corners, wear and fraying to spine ends and edges, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. Starting Bid $200

Spectacularly rare portrait of the Nobel Prize–winning radium researcher 7382. Marie Curie Signed Photograph. Polish-born French physicist (1867–1934), she and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium; for this work they received the 1903 Nobel Prize for Physics.

Curie was also the sole winner of the 1911 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 6 x 8 portrait of Curie looking directly into the camera, signed at the bottom in fountain pen, “M. Curie.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, trivial loss to the upper right corner tip, and poor signature contrast against her dark dress. Although the autograph is difficult to discern, Curie is tremendously rare in signed photographs—this being just the second we’ve ever offered—and the image alone is an exemplary portrayal of one of the most famous female scientists in history. A true rarity, signed by the two-time Nobel Prize winner. Starting Bid $500

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7383. Jean-Martin Charcot Signed Photograph. Un-

usual 2.25 x 3.25 cartede-visite photo of the scientist presented in a 7 x 9.5 mat, signed and inscribed on the mat in ink in French (translated): “Presented to the Brothers Lionne with all my thanks for the good they are doing for our infirm and ailing in the Salpetriere, M. Charcot, 1893 24 April.” In very good to fine condition, with light irregular toning to the mat, and a chip to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

7384. DNA: Crick and Watson Signed Photographs.

Two photos signed by the DNA discoverers: a glossy 7 x 5 photo of Watson, signed in black felt tip, “James D. Watson”; and a glossy 7.5 x 10 close-up portrait of Crick, signed in black felt tip, “Francis Crick.” In overall fine condition, with trimmed edges to the Crick photograph. Starting Bid $200

Edison finances a Smithsonian botanist’s plant collection

7385. Thomas Edison Signed Check. Edison Botanic Research Corporation business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Edison, “Thos. A. Edison,” payable to the Smithsonian Institution for $600, October 20, 1937. The memo field notes: “Additional Capital Advance for Dr. J. N. Rose.” In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to the lower right side. Joseph Nelson Rose was a noted botanist and assistant curator at the Smithsonian, whom Edison had hired to collect plants in Texas and Mexico in a search for something to produce latex and provide America with a domestic source of rubber. Starting Bid $200

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Early ‘50s executive board meeting minutes for Thomas A. Edison, Inc. 7386. Thomas A. Edison, Inc. Executive Committee Ledger. Un-

usual circa 1950–1952 binder gilt-stamped on the front, “Thomas A. Edison, Incorporated, Executive Committee,” and on the spine, “T.A.W. Inc., Executive Committee, Vol. 3,” containing an extensive manuscript index to bids, contracts, and projects, followed by 458 pages of executive meeting minutes documents, signed 33 times by Charles Edison and fellow members of the board. In fine condition. After running Edison Records, Charles became president of his father’s company, Thomas A. Edison, Inc., in 1927, and ran it until it was sold in 1957. Thomas A. Edison, Inc., was the main holding company for the Edison’s manufacturing concerns, with divisions that handled items from phonographs to storage batteries.

Starting Bid $200

The genius in his study 7387. Albert Einstein Signed Photograph. Won-

derful vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 4 photo of Einstein at his desk with book-lined shelves in the background, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “A. Einstein, 59.” In fine condition, with old adhesive residue on the reverse. A superb, intellectual pose of one of the 20th century’s greatest thinkers. Starting Bid $300

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7388. Simon Lake Signed Photograph.

American engineer (1866–1945) who developed the first submarine to operate successfully on the open seas. Vintage glossy 4.25 x 6.5 photo of Lake displayed in its original 6.75 x 10.75 mat, humorously signed on the mat in fountain pen, “Yours sincerely, Simone Lake, Milford Conn., Oct. 15, 1923, Mrs. L— says I did look like this about 23 years ago.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing to the photo. Starting Bid $200

7389. Joseph Lister Autograph Letter Signed. . ALS

signed “Lister,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, December 4, 1903.

Letter to M. Andreson in Lausanne, Switzerland, in full: “I have pleasure in complying with your request for my autograph.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7390. Joseph Lister Autograph Letter Signed.

British surgeon (1827–1912) who innovated the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. ALS, one page, 4 x 6, October 30, 1890. Letter to W. P. Forsley, in full: “It would certainly be more satisfactory to see the patient along with you; & if Miss Smith should call upon me again, I will tell her so.” In very good condition, with overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

7391. Guglielmo Marconi Signed Photograph. Italian

physicist and inventor (1874– 1937) who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded with the Nobel prize in 1909.

Interesting circular magazine magazine photo of Marconi and his wife affixed to a 4 x 6 card, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Guglielmo Marconi” and “Maria Cristina Marconi.” In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling.

Starting Bid $200

7392. Mayo Brothers Signed Photographs. Two photos signed by the Mayo

brothers, founders of the Mayo Clinic: a vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9.5 photo of Charles Mayo in a suit and tie, neatly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “C. H. Mayo”; and a vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 10.25 photo of William Mayo in a suit and tie, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “W. J. Mayo,” with an inscription below dated 1938. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges affecting William Mayo’s inscription. Starting Bid $200

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7395. Clyde W. Tombaugh Signed Souvenir Typescripts. Two items: a one-page typescript headed “The Front

7393. Louis Pasteur Signed Photograph. Pioneer-

ing French microbiologist and chemist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. Scarce 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Pasteur in a head-and-shoulders pose by Nadar of Paris, neatly signed on the mount in crisp ink, “L. Pasteur.” In fine condition, with light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Quite uncommon in signed photographs, this is an ideal Pasteur piece. Starting Bid $200

7394. Albert Schweitzer Signed Photograph. Theolo-

gian, humanitarian, and physician (1875–1965) remembered for establishing a hospital in Lambarene, Gabon, and received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his for his philosophy of ‘Reverence for Life.’ Vintage matte-finish 5 x 6.75 photo of Schweitzer at his desk in Gabon, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “A Elzette Papinot, avec mes bonnes pensees. Paris, 9.11.59, Albert Schweitzer, A ma table de Lambarene.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Cover,” 8.5 x 5.5, signed below in black ballpoint, “Clyde W. Tombaugh,” which reads, in part: “…is an imaginary picture of what we think the surface of Pluto would look like from a close approach of a space craft sometime in the future. The surface would probably be cratered from collision impacts as we have seen on the satellites of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, also on our moon and the planet Mercury.” The second item is a one-page typescript headed “Discoverer of Pluto Has Led a Star-Struck Life,” 8.5 x 11, signed below in black ballpoint

by Tombaugh, who annotates portions of the text in his own hand, in part: “At +/- a few minutes 4 p.m., using an instrument called a Blink-Comparator, he found what he had been looking for—the long-sought, mysterious Planet X, as it was known to astronomers then…’Contrary to popular belief, I didn’t discover Pluto by looking through a telescope. It’s almost impossible to see through a telescope because it has the brightness of a candle seen from 300 miles…You have to check millions of star images for one image that shifts position—the only clue of identification.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7396. James D . Wa t s o n Signature.

Ballpoint signature, “James D . Wa t s o n , ” penned at the bottom of an off-white 8.5 x 11 s h e e t containing a three-question interview with Watson on the topic of ‘Solving Life’s Mysteries.’ In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals Psychology and Religion: West and East, inscribed to a pioneer of photojournalism 7397. Carl Jung Signed Book: ‘Psychology and Religion: West and East’. Signed book: C. G. Jung, The Col-

lected Works, Vol. 11: Psychology and Religion: West and East.

First edition. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1958. Hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt stamping, with dust jacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 699 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “To Dr. Nahum Gidal, with many thanks, C. G. Jung.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/ VG, with several small tears and splits to the dust jacket, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the final page. Nahum Tim Gidal was a noted German-Israeli photographer, considered to be a pioneer of modern photojournalism. Starting Bid $200

Religious Figures 7399. Pope John Paul II Signed Photograph.

Fantastic mattefinish 7 x 9.25 photo of Pope John Paul II in his embroidered papal stole, boldly signed in black ink, “J. P. II, 17.5.1982.”

Reverse bears a Wide World Photos credit stamp. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7400. Pope Paul VI Signed Photograph.

Born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini in Italy in 1897, Paul VI reigned as pope from 1963 until his death in 1978. Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75 photo of the future pope as Archbishop of Milan, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “G. B. Montini.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7401. Pope Pius IX Document Signed. Manuscript DS, signed “Pius PP IX,” one page with ornate lace border, 10.75 x 15, no date. Pope Pius agrees to perform an apostolic blessing upon Adolphe Loosveldt, a pontifical zouave, to celebrate the anniversary of his baptism, his first communion, and of his commitment to the bataillon. Signed and approved at the conclusion: “Pro gratia in forma Ecclesiae consueta, Pius PP IX.” Document retains the original red wax seal, with upper section bearing a small oval portrait.

Affixed to a slightly larger backing sheet. In fine condition, with slightly irregular faint toning. Starting Bid $200

7402. Pope Pius XI S i g n e d Print. Pope,

born Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (1857–1939), who reigned from 1922 until his death and issued encyclicals condemning communism, fascism, and racism. Uncommon 6.75 x 9.25 paperstock print of a painting of Pope Pius XI, prominently signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Pius PP XI.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

World Leaders and Politicians 7403. Chiang Kaishek Signed Photograph. Vintage

matte-finish 3.75 x 5.75 head-and-shoulders photo of Chiang Kai-shek, signed in black ink in Chinese.

Reverse bears a Hu Chung Hsien photography stamp. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7404. Winston Churchill Signed Book: ‘Thoughts and Adventures’. Signed book:

Thoughts and Adventures. Later printing. London: Thornton Butterworth, 1934. Hardcover bound in dark green cloth, 6 x 8.75, 320 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Inscribed by Winston S. Churchill for Harold Bowden, Nov. 1934,” with a line below scribbled out. Autographic condition: fine, with light toning and soiling to the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with Bowden’s bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, light edgewear, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page.

Bowden was the chairman and chief executive of the Raleigh Bicycle Company, and served as chairman of the British Olympic Association for the 1932 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Starting Bid $200

Churchill sends thanks to Frances Perkins “for stirring our common memories of F.D.R.” 7405. Winston Churchill Typed Letter Signed.

TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 10, Chartwell letterhead, August 29, 1945.

Letter to Frances Perkins, in full: “How very nice of you to write to me in such kindly terms. I thank you warmly for all you say, and for stirring our common memories of F.D.R. Pray accept my best wishes in the future of this troubled world.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and two diagonal creases to the upper left.

Appointed as Secretary of Labor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, Frances Perkins became the first woman to be appointed to any president’s cabinet. In that role, she helped to mobilize America’s woman workforce during World War II. Starting Bid $300

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7406. Georges Clémenceau Autograph Letter Signed. ALS

signed “G. Clemenceau,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Chambre des Deputes letterhead, August 18, 1884.

Letter to a gentleman, in part (translated): “It gives me great pleasure to inform you that I accept the contribution you have sent in. I will insert it gladly two or three times before May. We pay all correspondents at the rate of .91 centimes per line. Believe me when I say, sir, that I am most happy over this collaboration, that I appreciate it fully…P.S. I go tomorrow to the country. Send further letter to No. 10, Faubourg Montmartre. Copies of the journal will be forwarded to you.” In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling, and a small repaired tear to the right side of the first page. Starting Bid $200

7407. Georges Clémenceau Signed Photograph. Vintage mattefinish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the prime minister at his desk, signed in fountain pen, “G. Clemenceau.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Lord Protector Cromwell orders 600 swords for the Admiralty 7408. Oliver Cromwell Letter Signed.

LS signed “Oliver P,” one page, 7.5 x 9, June 5, 1655. Letter addressed to a member of the Admiralty. Cromwell, as Lord Protector, authorizes the Admiralty to give order for the distribution of 600 swords for ships bound to the West Indies. Affixed by the upper portion to a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with clipped corners, trimmed edges, and staining to the upper corner areas. A superb piece from Britain’s notorious Lord Protector. Starting Bid $300

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Comparing “the struggle waged two centuries ago by the United States for independence and nationhood, and that of Israel in our own generation” 7409. Moshe Dayan Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “M. Dayan,” one page, 7.75 x 10.75, Israeli Minister for Foreign Affairs letterhead, August 7, 1977.

Letter to the students of Mrs. Marylon Gillen in Shirley, New York, in part: “Your teacher, Mrs. Gillen, thought it would be of interest to you if I were to write you a few personal words. She based her letter to me on the similarities which, rightly I think, she saw in the struggle waged two centuries ago by the United States for independence and nationhood, and that of Israel in our own generation. Underlying both have been a mutual dedication to the great ideals of freedom and democracy and human equality. Both peoples, too, have shared in and have been exhilarated by the pioneering challenge of the untamed wilderness. But, there are also great differences: your country, by contrast with my own, is a land of vast size and potentialities; and while we are both the products of layer upon layer of immigrant settlers, Israel is an old-young State with deep roots in history going back more than two thousand years to biblical times, to the immortal words of the prophets, and founded on the passionate determination, over many centuries, of a scattered people for national restoration in its own ancient homeland. Again you have not known, as we have, ever since the inception of our State, the necessity, every year and every month and every day, to be ready to defend ourselves against the possibility of attack by aggressive neighbours. The thought that your class, like many others throughout the United States, shares our hopes and prayers for peace and that this peace should soon come about, is a source of great encouragement to me and my people.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and a trimmed left edge. Starting Bid $200

7 4 1 0 .

Charles de Gaulle Signed Photograph.

Superb vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of De Gaulle in uniform

by Howard Coster of London, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “C. de Gaulle.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and a diagonal crease to the right border which stops just shy of the signature. A wonderful image of the French leader, rarely seen in this larger size. Starting Bid $200

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7411. Francois ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier Signed Photograph. President of

Haiti (1907–1971) from 1957 until his death, whose rule, based on a purged military and the use of a pervasive cult of personality, resulted in the murder of 30,000 to 60,000 Haitians and the exile of many more. Vintage mattefinish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the Haitian despot, signed in the lower border in fountain pen.

In very good to fine condition, with light rippling and a small stain to the lower left corner, and a small tear in the center of the photo on Duvalier’s lapel. Starting Bid $200

The paramount leader of modern China 7412. Deng Xiaoping Signed Photograph. Immensely influential Chinese

reformist leader (1904–1997) who was the architect behind the modernization of China’s economy by opening the country to global markets. Sought-after glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Deng Xiaoping at a diplomatic meeting with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl in Beijing on October 10, 1984, signed in black felt tip by both leaders. In fine condition, with a light central vertical bend. Starting Bid $300

7413. Francisco Franco Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 3.5

x 5.25 postcard photo of the Spanish dictator in uniform, signed vertically in fountain pen. In fine condition, with light slivering to the perimeter of the photo.

Starting Bid $200

7414. David Lloyd George Signed Photograph. British

statesman (1863–1945) who served as prime minister from 1916 to 1922, and who was a major player at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, overseeing the decisions that determined Europe’s postwar future.

Glossy 5.5 x 7.5 photo of the British politician in near-profile, affixed to a 6 x 9 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “D. Lloyd George.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, light rippling to some of the image emulsion, and some bleeding to the signature due to the porous nature of the mount. Starting Bid $200

7415. Giuseppe Garibaldi Signed Photograph. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-

visite photo of the Italian patriot, neatly signed and inscribed on the mount in ink, “Miss Nicholson, G. Garibaldi.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet which bears an 1867 date notation. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

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7416. William Ewart Gladstone Signed Photograph.

British statesman (1809–1898) who served as prime minister on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894, remembered for his sympathetic treatment of the working class.

Matte-finish 4 x 6 photo of Gladstone taken in 1893 by Valentine & Sons, affixed to its original 6.75 x 10.25 mount, signed on the mount in ink, “W. Gladstone, 1893.” In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling and scattered foxing.

Starting Bid $200

7417. Andrei Gromyko Signed Photograph. So-

viet statesman and diplomat (1909–1989).

Vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Gromyko speaking before the United Nations, signed in fountain pen in Cyrillic. Affixed to a same-size sheet and in very good condition, with heavy overall crazing to the emulsion, and two small tears to the chair to Gromyko’s right. Starting Bid $200

7418. Dag Hammarskjöld Typed Letter Signed. Swedish diplomat, economist, and author (1905–1961) who served as secretary general of the United Nations from 1953 until his death in a plane crash; he is one of just three people to be awarded a posthumous Nobel Prize. TLS, one page, 6 x 9, UN Secretary-General letterhead, February 2, 1955. Letter to Keith W. Jennison of the Viking Press, in full: “I wish to express my sincere thanks for your kindness in sending me two copies of Lillian Smith’s interesting book, Now is the Time. I very much appreciated receiving it.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the bottom. Starting Bid $200

7419. Li Peng Signed Photograph. Political leader (1928–2019) who served as premier of the People’s Republic of China from 1987 through 1998, best known for declaring martial law and backing the use of force to quell the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. Color satin-finish 6.25 x 5 photo of Chinese Premier Li Peng and German Chancellor Helmut Kohl toasting after a signing ceremony on November 13, 1995, signed in black felt tip by both leaders. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

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7420.

Giuseppe MazziniSigned Photograph.

Italian patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Striking 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite photo of Mazzini in a full-length pose

by D. Lama of London, signed in black ink, “Gius.

Mazzini.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7422. Benito Mussolini Signed Photograph. Imposing vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 10.25 photo of Mussolini in uniform, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Al Capitano…

Mussolini, Roma, 30 Giugno, 1930 - VIII.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, scattered creasing, a repaired tear to the left edge, and some scratching which touches Mussolini’s face. Starting Bid $200

7423. Jawaharlal Nehru Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, one

7421. Benito Mussolini and Victor Emmanuel III Document Signed. Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page,

9.5 x 14.5, May 27, 1935. Untranslated official document, boldly signed at the conclusion in ink, “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele.” In fine condition, with tiny binding holes along the left edge. Starting Bid $200

page, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, March 4, 1948. Letter to Peter Murphy, in part: “I am glad you have met Uday Shankar and Amala and discussed ‘Kalpana’ with them. I am afraid I shall not be able to see the film tomorrow night…

It has been a great pleasure to meet you. My only regret is that our meetings have been so few. Life has dealt rather hardly with us during these past few months and so much that we would have liked to do has remained undone.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. Starting Bid $200

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7426. Raymond Poincaré Signed Photograph.

French statesman (1860– 1934) who was prime minister of France on five separate occasions and who served as president from 1913 to 1920.

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Poincare as president of France, signed in fountain pen, “Poincare.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7427. Haile Selassie Signed Photograph.

7424. Eva Peron Signed Photograph. Color vintage

7.75 x 10.5 paperstock close-up photo of the beloved Argentine leader, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Para la Senora… con mu corino y reconocimiento, Eva Peron, 7/5/1952.” In very good condition, with overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

Longtime Emperor of Ethiopia (1892– 1975) who reigned from 1930 to 1974.

Selassie is one of the most revered figures among followers of the Rastafari movement, whose members view him as a symbol of God incarnate. Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 7.75 photo of Haile Selassie speaking, signed in fountain pen and dated 1971. Reverse bears a Wide World Photos credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the top edge (and accompanying creasing) repaired on the back with old clear tape. Starting Bid $200

7428. Syngman Rhee Signature. First

7425. Juan Peron Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy

5.25 x 7.75 photo of Peron in military uniform, signed and inscribed in white ink in Spanish, “A Maria Raquel Peron…11 de Mayo de 1945, Juan Peron.” Reverse bears a Witcomb of Buenos Aires credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with adhesive residue in the top borders, a light paperclip impression to the top edge, and light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

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president of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Fountain pen signature, “Syngman Rhee,” on an offwhite 5.75 x 7.75 sheet of blindstamped Kyung Mu Dai letterhead, dated August 13, 1954, and bearing a typed inscription to Edwin Polodna.

A stamp depicting Rhee is affixed at the top.

In fine condition, with toning to corners. Starting Bid $200

7429. Josip Tito Signed Photograph.

Longtime leader of Yugoslavia (1892–1980) who reigned from 1945 until his death. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Tito affixed to its original 7.25 x 9.5 mount, signed in fountain pen and dated August 6, 1963.

In very good to fine condition, with tack holes to the top corners, and light silvering to the bottom of the image. Starting Bid $200

7430. Chaim Weizmann Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed

“Ch. Weizmann,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, The Weizmann Institute of Science letterhead, June 10, 1949. Letter to the American ambassador to Israel, in part: “Dr. Bruno Rosenfeld the Senior Biochemist of this Institute intends going to the United States together with his wife to visit the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, and to work with Prof.

Borsook. I should be most grateful if you would kindly instruct your Consular Officer to facilitate his obtaining the necessary visa.” In fine condition, with erased notations in the lower blank area and small edged splits at folds. Starting Bid $200

Royalty

The king and queen of the New World 7431. Ferdinand and Isabella Document Signed.

Untranslated manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey,” [I the King] and “Yo el Reyna,” [I the Queen], one page, 12 x 16, 1496. Reverse retains the original embossed paper seal. In fine condition, with a few short edge tears. A highly desirable piece from the Catholic monarchs known for their institution of the Inquisition and their sponsorship of Christopher Columbus. Starting Bid $1000

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7432. Kaiser Wilhelm II Typed Letter Signed. TLS in

German, signed in purple pencil, “Wilhelm,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, January 27, [no year]. Official letter sending thanks for birthday wishes, in part (translated): “Thank you for congratulations and the gift for my birthday.

Your valuable donation to the beautification of my parks made me particularly happy.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

Starting Bid $200

7433. King Edward VII Signed Photograph.

Prince of Wales and first British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward’s reign, from 1901 to 1910, was named the Edwardian era (1841–1910).

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 7 photo of King Edward VII by Elliott & Fry of London, signed in fountain pen, “Edward R, 1903.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and silvering to the darker areas of the image.

Starting Bid $200

7435. King George II Document Signed. Manuscript

vellum DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 15.5 x 11, March 17, 1759. King George appoints Henry Watson as “one of the Sub Engineers upon the Establishment of Our Office of Ordnance, and to take your Rank as Lieutenant of Foot in Our Army.” Signed in the upper left by King George II, and countersigned below by Lord George Sackville. Left border retains the blue paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining and three vertical folds. Accompanied by a handsome engraving of King George II. Starting Bid $200

7434. King Edward VIII Signed Photograph.

Handsome vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 Tuck’s postcard photo of the future king in his military uniform by Hugh Cecil, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Edward, Duke of Windsor.” In fine condition, with light silvering to the darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

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7436. King George IV Document Signed. Partlyprinted vellum DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 15.75 x 11.25, April 7, 1821. King George appoints William Miller as a “First Lieutenant in Our Army.” Signed in the upper border in bold ink by the king, and countersigned below by the Duke of Wellington. Upper left corner retains the original blue paper seal. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and overall rippling, and noticeable scuffing to the Wellington signature.

Starting Bid $200

7437. King George V Document Signed. Partly-printed DS, signed “George R. I.,” one page, 17 x 13, November 24, 1915. Royal notice issued to “To All and Singular loving Subjects,” declaring that “Our Good Friend the President of the United States of America has by a Commission bearing date the 17th day of September, 1915, appointed Mr. Maxwell K. Moorhead to be Consul at Swansea, and We having approved of this appointment according to the Commission before mentioned, Our Will and Pleasure are, and We hereby require that you do receive, countenance, and as there may be occasion, favourably assist him…in the exercise of the Office.” Signed in the upper left by King George V, and countersigned below by Edward Grey. In fine condition, with some light toning. Starting Bid $200

7438. King George V Signed Photograph.

Vintage matte-finish 6 x 7.5 portrait of King George V by Vandyk of London, affixed to its original 6.5 x 8.5 mount, signed on the image in fountain pen, “George R.I., 1932.”

Reverse bears a Vandyk credit stamp. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

War-dated commission signed by King George and Anthony Eden

7439. King George VI and Neville Chamberlain Typed Letter Signed. TLS signed “N.

Chamberlain,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, 10 Downing Street letterhead, November 15, 1937. Letter of recommendation to King George VI, in part: “Mr. Chamberlain, with his humble duty to the King, respectfully recommends to Your Majesty the appointment of the Reverend John Willie Davis, Vicar of St. Faith, Lincoln, to the Vicarage of St. Mary Magdalene, Gedney, vacant by the death of the Reverend Theodore Crombie Gobat, M.A.” Signed at the head by King George VI, “App’d GRI.” In fine condition, with a small filing hole to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

7440. King George VI and Anthony Eden Document Signed. World War II-dated partly-printed DS,

signed “George R. I.,” one page, 21.25 x 16.5, January 23, 1942. King George appoints William Lowry Craig Knight as a “Consul–General for the liwas of Basra, Muntafiq, Diwaniya, Amara and Kut” for the encouragement of trade with Iraq. Signed in the upper left by King George VI, and countersigned by future British Prime Minister Anthony Eden. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7441. King George VI and the Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card. Christmas card from 1940 gilt-

embossed with a crown on the front, measuring 15 x 6 open, with inside featuring an affixed image of the blitzed ruins of the Royal Chapel at Buckingham Palace, signed on the adjacent page in fountain pen, “George R.I.” and “from Elizabeth R.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the front cover. Starting Bid $200

7442. King George VII and the Queen Mother Signed Christmas Card. Christmas card from 1939 gilt-embossed

with a crown on the front, measuring 11.5 x 8.5 open, with inside featuring an affixed image of the royal family, signed below in fountain pen, “George R.I., 1939” and “Elizabeth R.” In fine condition, with a short tear to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

7444. Mary of Teck Signed Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Mary of Teck in her crown jewels, signed on the front in fountain pen, “Mary R, 1919,” adding a note on the reverse below a pre-printed signature: “Grateful thanks for lovely workbag which will replace the first one which is quite worn out.” In fine condition, with light silvering to some darker areas of the image. Starting Bid $200

7445. Prince Charles Signed Christmas Card. Royal 7443. King Kalakaua Signature. King of Hawaii (18361891) who was elected to the vacant throne in 1874 by a legislature that had been convened for the purpose. Kalakaua almost single-handedly restored many of the nearly extinct cultural traditions of the Hawaiian people. Rare ink signature, “Kalakaua,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2 sheet. In fine condition, with light toning along the top edge. Starting Bid $200

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Christmas card from circa 1978 embossed on the front with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto, measuring 14.5 x 4.75, featuring an image of Prince Charles with Queen Elizabeth waving from a carriage, signed and inscribed on the opposite side in fountain pen “Denis and Mrs. Sturgeon, from Charles.” In fine condition, with small pieces of scotch tape next to the hinge on the photo panel, and a light stain to the front. Starting Bid $200

7448. Queen Victoria Signed Photograph.

Desirable 4 x 6 cabinet photo of Queen Victoria reading by W. & D. Downey, signed on the mount in ink, “Victoria R, 1876.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges and dampstaining, heaviest at the bottom and affecting the signature.

Starting Bid $200

7446. Queen Elizabeth II Document Signed. Partlyprinted DS, signed “Elizabeth R.,” one page, 21 x 16.5, May 27, 1953. Queen Elizabeth II appoints Peter Murray as a “Consul for the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, to reside at Sofia,” for the encouragement of trade with said country. Signed prominently in the upper right by the Queen, and countersigned below by David Maxwell Fyfe. In fine condition, with light creasing to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

7449.

Wallis, Duchess of Windsor Signature. Felt

tip signature, “Wallis, Duchess of Windsor,” on a yellow 6 x 8 sheet, bearing affixed photocopy images of Wallis, Edward, and his instrument of abdication. In very good to fine condition, with overall wrinkling and a central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

7450. Duke and Duchess of Windsor Signed Photograph.

7447. Queen Victoria Document Signed. Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R.,” one page, 13.75 x 9.5, July 6, 1858.

Queen Victoria appoints Edward Laws to be an “Ensign in Our Sixteenth Regiment of Foot.” Signed neatly in the upper left by the queen, and countersigned below by George Cornewall Lewis. Light blue paper seal affixed directly below the queen’s signature. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon 4 x 6.75 clipped magazine photo of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, signed in fountain pen, “Edward” and “Wallis Windsor.” Affixed to a same-size sheet and in fine condition, with light overall wrinkling. Starting Bid $200

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American West Scarce autograph of famed Sioux chief Sitting Bull 7453. Sitting Bull Signature. Hunkpapa

7451. Sam Houston Free Frank. Desirable free-franked mailing panel, 5.25 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to “Major E. Salomon, New Orleans, Louisiana,” and prominently franked at the top, “Free, Sam Houston.” In fine condition, with light soiling.

Starting Bid $200

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

Fleeing to Canada following the Battle of Little Big Horn, he later returned to the US and toured with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Fearing his growing influence, government agents fatally shot him during an arrest attempt at Standing Rock Agency on December 15, 1890.

Exceptionally rare ink signature, “Sittin[g B]ull,” on a fragile off-white 3.75 x 1.75 slip, affixed to a larger sheet. In very good condition, with ink erosion affecting the signature, and no doubt responsible for the paper loss which has rendered two letters missing. Starting Bid $200

7454. Two Guns White Calf Signed Photograph.

7452. Gordon W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie Signed Photograph. Wild West showman (1860–1942) best known for his short partnership with William ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the Lillie in his cowboy garb, signed in fountain pen, “G. W. Lillie, ‘Pawnee Bill.’” Annotated in the lower border in another hand, “’Oldtown,’ Pawnee, Okla., 34.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Blackfoot chief (1872–1934) best known for the durable though still-controversial claim that he served as one of the models for sculptor James Earle Fraser in creating the composite Native American portrait on the ‘Buffalo’ nickel. Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Two Guns White Calf in his Native American dress, signed in pencil using his three-character pictogram of two rifles and a horned calf. In fine condition, with a scuffed-off notation in the bottom border. Starting Bid $200

military

Rare handwritten letter from Citizen Genet 7455. Edmond-Charles Genet Autograph Letter Signed. French-

born diplomat (1763-1834) who served as French Ambassador to the United States during the French Revolution, in which capacity he incited controversy by attempting to recruit American privateers on behalf of France in its wars with Spain and Britain. ALS signed “E. C. Genet,” one page on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 13, 1816. In part: “In pursuance of your friendly offer I enclose a receipt of the Cashier of the Bank of America… which I have deposited at that Bank to the credit of the Mechanic and farmer Bank of Albany and in hope that you will prove as able a negotiator as you are a financier I have sent to my friend M. Stafford a blank note to be filled up with the real balance due by me to the Bank. I wish it could include the amount of my note to Mess’r van Beuthuisen, and if that additional favour was granted you may rest assured, Sir, that I shall pay the whole if possible, and certainly the half when, that new note will become due with much respect and esteem.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a small chip to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

7457. Marquis de Lafayette Free Frank.

7456. Marquis de Lafayette Autograph Letter Signed.

ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6.75 x 8.5, October 8, 1786.

Letter written from Paris, in part: “Give me leave to introduce to you Mr. Le Coulton…He intends settling in your State, and I beg you will favour him with your advice.” He goes on to provide instructions for an advance of money. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Full free frank, measuring 7.75 x 5.75 unfolded with a center panel of 4 x 2.75, addressed by Lafayette, “A Monsieur le Comte d’Argoult, a Paris,” and franked in the lower left, “Lafayette.” In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the right blank area. Starting Bid $200

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7458. Richard Henry Lee Autograph Endorsement Signed.

Member of the notable Lee family and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732–1794).

Autograph endorsement signed by Richard Henry Lee, one page, 7 x 2, December 4, 1793, penned on a slip excised from a larger document. The endorsement, in full: “These endorsements are certified to be true copies from the original by Richard Henry Lee, Chantilly, 4 De. 1793.” In very good to fine condition, with staining to the left side, and tears to both side edges. Starting Bid $200

7459. Arthur St. Clair Autograph Document Signed. American soldier and politician (1737–1818) who rose to the rank

of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, lost his command after a controversial retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, and was later appointed governor of the Northwest Territory. ADS signed “Ar. St. Clair,” one page, 8 x 4.75, December 21, 1802. Pay order issued to G. Simpson, cashier of the Bank of the United States, in full: “On the fifth day of April next be pleased to pay to David Zeigler of Order four hundred Dollars—when received and charge the same account.” In fine condition, with a tape-repaired tear to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

7460. Arthur St. Clair Autograph Document Signed. American soldier and politician (1737–

1818) who rose to the rank of major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, lost his command after a controversial retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, and was later appointed governor of the Northwest Territory. ADS signed “Ar. St. Clair,” one page, 7.15 x 4.5, December 2, 1797. Handwritten promissory note, in full: “Received of Mrs. Coulder forty Dollars for which I promise to give her a Check upon the Bank of the United States payable for the tenth day of January next at any time she shall desire the same.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Order to President Washington for payment to “the prime and principal detector of the plot for desertion” 7461. Anthony Wayne Autograph Endorsement Signed.

Revolutionary War general (1745–1796) whose daring tactics earned him the nickname ‘Mad Anthony.’ Autograph endorsement signed “An’ty Wayne, Legionville,” one page, 7.75 x 9.25, April 25, 1793. Document from Capt. William Eaton, issued at Legionville on April 25, 1792, in part: “I certify that Silas Goodrich, a private soldier in my company, was the prime and principal detector of the plot for desertion of which Peter Freeman of Captain F. Quion’s company was the leader and as much suffered penalty by Ct. Martial on the 15 inst.—That he (Goodrich) was not an accomplice in s’d plot—and that he is consequently entitled to the premium…granted by a General Order for that act of fidelity.” Below, Wayne addressed his pay order to President George Washington, “His Excellency The Commander in Chief,” in full: “The Paymaster General will make out a Warrant in favor of the above named Silas Goodrich for the sum of ten Dollars as reward for the above mentioned discovery.” In very good to fine condition, with ink erosion affecting a couple words of text, and complete silking on the reverse for reinforcement. Starting Bid $200

7462. Judah Benjamin Document Signed. British-

born American politician and lawyer (1811–1884) who, after serving in the US Senate and rejecting nomination to the Supreme Court, served variously as attorney general, secretary of war, and secretary of state for the Confederacy. Partlyprinted DS, signed “Benjamin, atty,” one page, 8 x 13, September 25, 1837. Petition to the “Judge of the District Court, in and for the First Judicial District of Louisiana,” filled out entirely in Benjamin’s hand and signed at the conclusion as the petitioner’s attorney. In part: “John Hall who resides in New Orleans respectfully shows that J. F. Perrault and Adolphe Duhart who reside in New Orleans are justly and truly indebted unto petitioner in the full sum of Five hundred and thirteen 66 2/3/100 dollars.” In very good condition, with toning and staining, reinforcement on the reverse to paper loss along the edges, and nearly complete separation to the central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

7463. Varina Davis Autograph Letter Signed. Civil

War–era ALS, one page, 4 x 6.5, no date but annotated 1864 in pencil. Letter to Capt. Langdon, written from the Confederate “Executive Mansion.” In part: “I have to thank you for the most beautiful bucket I have ever seen.

Please believe that it will be carefully preserved, and brightly burnished, as an evidence of the high estimation placed upon your beautiful and acceptable present.” In fine condition, with decreased ink flow rendering the signature light.

Starting Bid $200

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1865 amnesty oath to support “all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of Slaves” 7464. Civil War Amnesty Oath. Partly-printed DS, signed “H. E. Safford,” one page, 8.5 x 7, October 26, 1865. Amnesty oath sworn in 1865, in part: “I, H. E. Safford, do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I will hereafter faithfully defend the Constitution of the United States, and the union of States there-under; and that I will in like manner abide by and support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of Slaves, so help be God.” Signed at the conclusion by Safford and countersigned by Captain and Provost Marshal S. M. Smith at Galveston, Texas. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

To the “Senate of the Confederate States” in 1865 7465. Jefferson Davis Letter Signed. Civil

War–dated LS, one page, 7.75 x 8.75, March 7, 1865. Letter written from the “Confederate States of America Executive Department” to the “Senate of the Confederate States.” In full: “Agreeably to the recommendation of the Secretary of War I nominate the Officer in the accompanying list to the grades affixed to this.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and multiple horizontal folds.

A desirable letter dated to the close of the Civil War. Starting Bid $200

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7466. Jefferson Davis Signature. Bold ink

signature as senator, “Jeffer. Davis, U.S.S.,” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip clipped from a free frank, stamped with an 1858 “Free” postmark from Washington, DC. In very good to fine condition, with light showthrough at the center from old mounting residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

7467. Varina Davis Signed Book. Signed

book: Great Senators of the United States F o r t y Ye a r s Ago by Oliver Dyer. First edition. NY: Robert Bonner’s Sons, 1889. Hardcover bound in brown cloth with black lettering, 5 x 7, 316 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in ink, “Mr. S. B. Buck, with the kind regard of Mrs. Jefferson Davis, Sept.

22nd 1892.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None, with light wear at spine ends, bumped corners, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to a rear page.

Starting Bid $200

7469. Jefferson Davis Signed Check. Union & Planters Bank check, 8.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Davis, “Jefferson Davis,” payable to Mitchell, Hoffman & Co. for $30.30, February 5, 1873. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7470. John C. Fremont Signed Photograph. Promi-

nent American explorer, military officer, and politician (1813–1890).

Gold-bordered 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Fremont in uniform by George Rockwood of New York, boldly signed in ink, “J. C. Fremont, Maj. Gen’l U.S.A.” Reverse bears a pencil collector’s notation, “Sanitary Fair, New York, Apl 6, 1864.” In very good to fine condition, with light mottled staining which affects Fremont’s face.

Starting Bid $200

7471. Winfield Scott Hancock Signed Photograph. Unique

7468. Jefferson Davis Signed Photograph.

Uncommon Civil War–era 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Davis by Vannerson & Jones of Richmond, Virginia, neatly signed in ink, “Sincerely yrs, Jeffer: Davis.” In fine condition, with scuffing to the emulsion surrounding the image. Starting Bid $200

hand-tinted 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo of Hancock in uniform

by R. W. Addis, boldly signed on the mount in ink, “Winf’d S. Hancock, Brig. Genl: Vols.”

In fine condition, with a hint of light foxing.

Starting Bid $200

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“R. E. Lee, Capt. Engrs” cuts a check to a future nemesis

7472. Robert E. Lee Signed Check. Outstanding personal check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lee, “R. E. Lee, Capt. Engrs.,” payable to Major R. Delafield for $2677.21, August 28, 1846. Endorsed on the reverse by Richard Delafield, who would later command defenses around New York harbor for the Union during the Civil War. In fine condition, with several light vertical folds. Both Lee and Delafield also served as superintendents of the United States Military Academy at West Point. A particularly handsome piece given its attractive vignette of George Washington, and a scarce format as one of just five Lee checks we have offered. Starting Bid $200

7473. John Logan Signed Photograph. American

military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affairs, Logan was instrumental in the creation of Memorial Day as a public holiday. Superb 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Logan in uniform, signed on the mount in ink, “John A. Logan,” and on the reverse, “Yours truly, John A. Logan.”

In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

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7474. George B. McClellan Signed Photograph.

Handsome 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of McClellan in uniform

by Frederick Gutekunst, signed at the bottom of the image in ink, “Geo. B. McLellan.” A collector’s notation penciled on the reverse reads, “May 1864.” In fine condition, with a small area of surface loss to the lower right corner in the image.

Starting Bid $200

7475. George G. Meade Signed Photograph. Vintage

matte-finish 13 x 11.25 portrait of Major General George G. Meade posing with other veteran officers of the United States Army during a 1866 photography shoot taken in Boston, Massachusetts, signed in ink, “Geo G. Meade,” as well as by the other men pictured, which includes: Campbell D. Emory, E. P. Dorr, George Meade, Jr., Craig Biddle, Harrison Smith, and Francis Markoe Bache. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, loss to the lower edge and lower left corner (affecting one signature), and clear tape to the other three corners. Starting Bid $200

7476. William S. Rosecrans Signed Photograph. Union

general (1819-1898) who, after a long string of victories, was defeated at Chickamauga and relieved of his command.

Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of William S. Rosecrans in a noble profile pose, signed in ink, “W. S. Rosecrans, Bvt. Maj. General, Nov. 27, 1870.”

Published by Brady’s National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York and Washington, D.C. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, a stain in the lower border, and the signature a bit light but fully legible. Starting Bid $200

7478. Philip H. Sheridan Signed Check. Union general

(1831-1888) whose cavalry command blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. Twice-signed Union National Bank check, 7.5 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Sheridan, “P. H. Sheridan,” payable to himself, “P. H. Sheridan or bearer,” for $30, November 5, 1877. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7479. Philip H. Sheridan Signed Photograph. Hand-

7477. Winfield Scott Signed Check. Career Army officer

(1786–1866) who commanded forces in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, the Mexican–American War, the Second Seminole War, and Civil War. Corcoran & Riggs check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Winfield Scott, payable to B. Willet for $38.12, January 8, 1851. In fine condition, with a skillfully repaired cancellation tear to the center. Starting Bid $200

some 2.5 x 4 carte-devisite photo of Sheridan in uniform by Nichols & Howard, signed on the mount in ink, “Phil. H. Sheridan, Maj. Gen’l U.S.A.” In fine condition, with some faint silvering. Starting Bid $200

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7480. Alexander Stephens Signed Photograph. Uncom-

mon 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Stephens seated by John Goldin of Washington, boldly signed on the mount in ink, “Alexander H. Stephens, Taken 10 Nov’r 1882,” with the last two digits changed to “79.”

In fine condition, with a few light surface impressions. Starting Bid $200

7481. Joseph Wheeler Signed Check. Confederate

major general (1836-1906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. The Sergeant at Arms, House of Representatives check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Joseph Wheeler, “Jos. Wheeler,” payable to E. J. Gray or order for $33, June 11, 1888. In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the upper left corner repaired with tape on the back. Starting Bid $200

Months after surrendering at Appomattox: “I cannot recall any Dr. Stuart that was with the Army in ‘the last battles’” 7482. Robert E. Lee Autograph Letter Signed. ALS

signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, November 17, 1865.

Letter written from Lexington, Virginia, just seven months after his surrender at Appomattox. In part: “I wish it was in my power to relieve her anxiety, or to furnish the desired information. There was no person on any staff by the name of Charles Stuart. Col: Charles Marshall & Col. Charles Venable were members of my staff. The former is now in Baltimore…the latter is a Prof’r at the University of Virginia. One of those gentlemen may be the person referred to. I cannot recall any Dr. Stuart that was with the Army in ‘the last battles.’ Gen’l George Stuart of Baltimore was present but I believe he is now in Europe. Please express my sympathy to your friend in her distress.” Several lines below Lee’s signature have been struck through. In very good to fine condition, with a split to the end of one fold, and a tear to the top edge. Starting Bid $500

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7483. Nelson A. Miles Signed Menu. American

soldier (1839-1925) who is the only man to serve as an officer in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. Dinner menu for an event honoring Nelson A. Miles, 5.5 x 8.75, signed on the front below his portrait in pencil, “Nelson A. Miles, Major Gen’l, Com’g, Boston, June 17–1896.” In very good to fine condition, with light staining and soiling to the front.

Starting Bid $200

7484. Edmund Allenby Signed Photograph. British soldier

and administrator (1861– 1936) most famous for his role during World War I, in which he led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in the conquest of Palestine and Syria in 1917 and 1918. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo of Allenby in his military uniform, affixed to its original 7.75 x 10.25 “Photographer to the King” mount, signed on the image in fountain pen, “Allenby, F.M.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and some emulsion loss along the left edge of the mount. Starting Bid $200

7485. Ferdinand Foch Signed Photograph.

Vintage matte-finish 4.5 x 7 photo of Foch in uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to GermanAmerican writer and Nazi sympathizer George Sylvester Viereck, “A Monsieur George S. Viereck, F. Foch.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, some light creasing, and a small “FF” monogram affixed to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

7486. Billy Mitchell Signed Check. American World War I ace (1879–1936) regarded as the father of the US Air Force, whose zealous ambition and vocal criticism of the War and Navy Departments following the war led to a court-martial and his resignation. The Merchants Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Billy Mitchell, “Wm. Mitchell,” payable to Motor Co. of Washington for $268.75, August 6, 1921. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7487. John J. Pershing Signed Check. American general (1860–1948) remembered as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front in World War I. German National Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by John J. Pershing, payable to John F. Pershing for $30, August 16, 1895. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7488. John J. Pershing Signed Photograph. American

general (1860–1948) remembered as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front in World War I. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Pershing in his four-star military uniform, inscribed in a secretarial hand, “For Peekskill Post, American Legion, with cordial good wishes,” and signed below in fountain pen, “John J. Pershing.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7491. Sgt. Alvin C. York Signed Check. American World

7489. John J. Pershing Typed Letter Signed. American general (1860–1948) remembered as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force on the Western Front in World War I. TLS, one page, 6 x 7, American Expeditionary Forces, Office of the Commander in Chief letterhead, November 7, 1919. Marked “Personal,” a letter to Sarame Reynolds of the First National Bank, in part: “My expressed desire to visit El Paso and the mountains was not pretense, as you pretend to believe, but was most sincere. I find, however, that I shall be unable to go west for some time to come, but when I do, of course, El Paso is going to be on my list.” Pershing adds a handwritten and initialed postscript to the left border: “P.S. My very best ‘written’ thoughts go with this, J. J. P.” In fine condition, with a light blot to Pershing’s first name. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

War I hero (1887-1964) who received the Medal of Honor for leading a successful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted in 28 German deaths and the capture of 132 prisoners. Personal check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed in pencil by Sgt. Alvin C. York, payable to William Johnson for $2.10, July 1, 1930. In fine condition, with a single vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

7492. Bockscar Signed Photograph. Glossy

10 x 7.75 photo of the crew of Bockscar, the U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 bomber that dropped a Fat Man nuclear weapon over the Japanese city of Nagasaki during World War II, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by seven crew members: “Capt. Kermit Beahan, Bombardier,” “Capt. James F. Van Pelt, Navigator,” “Capt. C. D. Albury, Pilot, Nagasaki, Aug. 9, 1945,” “Lt. F. J. Olivi, copilot,” “Jacob Beser, RCM Observer,” “John D. Kuharek,” and “Sgt. Ray Gallagher.” In fine condition, with light bends to two corners. Starting Bid $200

7493. William F. Halsey Signed Photograph. Ad-

7490. Philippe Pétain Signed Photograph. French general (1856–1951) who was honored as a national hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was convicted after World War II of dealings with the enemy while head of the collaborationist Vichy regime. Vintage 3.25 x 5 postcard photo featuring France’s heroic World War I marshals, signed in fountain pen, “Ph. Petain, 25 Septembre 1919.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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miral (1882–1959) who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen, “W. F. Halsey.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, edge rippling, staple holes to the top, and a vertical crease extending down to Halsey’s left eye. Starting Bid $200

Chennault to legendary USO performer Lily Pons— “in sincere appreciation of your marvelous singing” 7494. Claire L. Chennault Signed Photograph. Vintage semi-glossy 9 x 7.5 photo of Major General Chennault at his desk, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lily Pons, in sincere appreciation of your marvelous singing, C. L. Chennault.” Reverse bears an “Official Photo, 16th AAF Combat Camera Unit” stamp.

In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and scattered light creasing, heavier to the upper right corner.

In 1944, during World War II, Operatic soprano and actress Lily Pons toured with the USO and entertained troops with her singing. With her husband Andre Kostelanetz, who directed a band composed of American soldiers as accompaniment to her voice, the pair performed at military bases in North Africa, Italy, the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, India and Burma in 1944, and then, in 1945, throughout China, Belgium, France, and Germany.

Starting Bid $200

7495. Anthony McAuliffe and Maxwell Taylor Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 10 x 7.75 photo of Major General Taylor shaking hands with Brigadier General McAuliffe at Division Headquarters in Bastogne on January 5, 1945, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve, with best wishes, Maxwell D. Taylor,” and in black ballpoint, “To Steve, with kind regards, A. C. McAuliffe.” Reverse bears a U.S. Army Photograph credit stamp. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the right edge. Starting Bid $200

7496. Montgomery of Alamein. World War II–dated vintage glossy 6.25 x 4 photo of Montgomery during a meeting in the desert, signed in fountain pen, “B. L. Montgomery, General, Eighth Army, 16-3-43.” Reverse bears an “Official War Office Photograph” stamp. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7499. Joseph Stilwell Signed Photograph.

7497. Chester Nimitz (2) Signed Photographs. American admiral (1885–1966) who led the Allied naval forces in the Pacific in World War II. Two vintage matte-finish photos, 4.5 x 3.5 and 4 x 5, one of Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To Philip E. Holder—Best wishes—C. W. Nimitz,” and the other of Nimitz seated in his military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mrs. Barbara Kurz—Best wishes to a Navy mother, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Adm., USN.” In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7498. George S. Patton Signed Photograph.

Very desirable vintage glossy 4 x 5 full-length photo of General Patton in his military uniform holding a riding crop, signed in fountain pen, “G. S. Patton.” In very good condition, with overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

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United States Army general (1883–1946) who served in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname ‘Vinegar Joe.’ Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the four-star Army General in near-profile, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Howard Kline—with best wishes, Joseph W. Stilwell, Gen., U.S.A.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, a paperclip impression to the top edge, and a light horizontal bend.

Starting Bid $200

Immaculate portrait of the ‘Dreyfus affair’ subject

7500. Napoleon Document Signed. Manuscript DS in

French, signed “Accepte, Bonaparte,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, no date. Recommendation for Francois Tripeau, a native of the town of Amiens, who had served in the Army from 1783 to 1791, at which time he had joined the battalion of foot police.

As this group had now been disbanded, Tripeau asks for permission to join the Legion of Police, citing his record welleducated, being of an honest family, and having a certificate of excellent conduct. Napoleon approves the request at the conclusion. In fine condition, with trivial loss to the lower left corner, easily matted out. Starting Bid $200

7502. Alfred Dreyfus Signed Photograph. French military officer (1859–1935) whose central role in the Dreyfus Affair, which tore French society apart and shook their faith in the military, thrust him into the international spotlight. Choice vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Dreyfus in uniform, signed in the lower border in black ink, “A. Dreyfus.”

In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

7501.

Napoleon Letter Signed. LS in

French, signed “Bonaparte,” one page both sides, 9 x 10.5, General en Chef de L’Armee d’Italie letterhead, March 6, 1797. Untranslated military order to “Sibille, Commandant La Marine.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered small stains, and reconstruction (with a few small text embellishments) to the top edge.

Starting Bid $200

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aviation 7503. Richard E. Byrd Signed Photograph. Vintage

glossy 7.75 x 10 photo of Rear Admiral Byrd in his Naval uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Bettie Smith, with best wishes, R. E. Byrd.” Reverse bears United States Navy caption text dated July 2, 1948. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and scattered small creases.

Starting Bid $200

7505. Charles Lindbergh Signed Photograph. Exceptional vintage glossy 10 x 8 wire photo of Charles Lindbergh standing below the wing of his Spirit of St. Louis monoplane, signed in fountain pen, “Charles A. Lindbergh.” Reverse bears an affixed label indicating that the photo originates from the ‘Air Mail Collection’ of Jesse Davidson. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, moderate signature contrast, a crease to the upper right corner area, and heavy rippling to the right half of the photo. Starting Bid $200

7504. Ward Hunt Autograph Letter Signed. American

jurist and politician (1810–1886) who served on the Supreme Court from 1872 to 1882. Bold ALS, one page, 5 x 8, May 11, 1869. Letter to a judge, in part: “Murray writes me that he has broken his leg badly, will not be able to attend the June term, and will not be able to prepare any opinions…As you usually write in your secundus cases, I hope it will not be too much trouble to you, to have an opinion ready in the cases in which you are secundus with him.” In fine condition, with light edge toning. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

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7506. Orville Wright Signed Photograph. Handsome vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Wright in formal attire, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Ralph Rugh, Orville Wright.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The “First Man-Flight” at Kitty Hawk 7507. Orville Wright Signed Photograph. Iconic and highly desirable 4.75 x 3.75 cardstock photo of the airborne Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, neatly signed in fountain pen, “Orville Wright.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

7508. Orville Wright Signed Check. The Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Orville Wright, payable to Receivers Central Union Telephone Co. for $6.38, April 7, 1917. In fine condition, with one vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

7509. Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin Signed Photograph. German

engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name.

Appealing vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of the aircraft innovator, signed vertically in fountain pen, “G. v.

Zeppelin.” His facsimile signature appears below the image, and the reverse bears a message in another hand. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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space 7510. Yuri Gagarin Signed Book.

Signed book in Cyrillic: Road to Space. 1961.

Hardcover bound in beige cloth with redand-white decoration, 5.25 x 8, 173 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint

by Gagarin and dated August 29, 1961. Autographic condition: fine, with light toning and a few stains to the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with sunning to spine, some small stains to textblock, and a “Library of Lawrence E. Miller” blindstamp to the last page. A very early autograph from just four months after Gagarin’s pioneering flight. Starting Bid $200

7511. Yuri Gagarin Signed Magazine Cover. Time Magazine

cover from April 21, 1961, recognizing Gagarin’s historic first manned spaceflight, 7.5 x 10.75, signed in ink in Cyrillic. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, light creasing, and two mailing folds. Starting Bid $200

7512. Wernher von Braun Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 4

x 5 photo of Wernher von Braun in a half-length seated pose, signed in bold fountain pen. In fine condition, with light rubbing to the emulsion under the signature, done by von Braun to assure ink adhesion. An impressive portrait of the influential first director of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Starting Bid $200

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7513. Neil Armstrong Signed Photograph.

Official color 7.75 x 10 NASA lithograph of the first moonwalker posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Melinda—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and a small crease and light paperclip impression to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

7514. Judy Resnik Signed Photograph. Of-

ficial color 7.75 x 10 NASA lithograph of Resnik in her blue flight suit, signed in black felt tip, “Judy Resnik.” In fine condition, with a couple of small surface creases and trimmed edges.

Starting Bid $100

7515. Dick Scobee Signed Photograph. Official color

7.75 x 10 NASA lithograph of Scobee in his blue flight suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Harvey, very best wishes, Dick Scobee.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $100

7516. Mike Smith Signed Photograph. Official col-

or 7.75 x 10 NASA lithograph of Smith in his blue flight suit and holding a Space Shuttle model, signed in black felt tip, “Mike Smith.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a few small surface creases. Starting Bid $100

Scarce triple-signed check by “Virgil I. Grissom”

7517. Gus Grissom Triple-Signed Check. Personal check, 6.25

x 2.75, filled out and signed by Grissom, “Virgil I. Grissom,” payable to Virgil I. Grissom for $250, December 2, 1964, endorsed on the reverse

by Grissom, “Pay to the order of the Texas National Bank of Commerce, Houston, Tex., Virgil I. Grissom.” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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art, architecture, and design

Bartholdi’s masterpiece—the Statue of Liberty 7518. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi Signed Print. Eminent French sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Outstanding 5.75 x 3 cardstock print of the Statue of Liberty, signed in the upper right corner in ink, “Bartholdi.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and old mounting residue on the reverse. A splendid signed image of the French sculptor’s iconic work. Starting Bid $200

Borglum’s iconic Mount Rushmore 7519. Gutzon Borglum Signed Photograph. Fantastic vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Mount Rushmore during its construction, signed in fountain pen, “Gutzon Borglum, Oct. 18, 1938.” In this exemplary image, the faces of Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln are seen, while Roosevelt’s visage is incomplete. In fine condition, with some irregularity to the emulsion, and old mounting residue on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

7520.

Marc Chagall Signed Photograph. Fabu-

lous 7.5 x 10.5 book photo of Chagall looking contemplative, signed in the lower border in black crayon, “Marc Chagall.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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7521. Thomas Nast Signed Photograph.

Influential early American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) considered to be the ‘Father of the American Cartoon.’

Superlative 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite photo of Nast by Mathew Brady of Washington, boldly signed in black ink, “Th: Nast, 1876.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

literature

“My country, ‘tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing” 7522. Samuel Francis Smith Autograph Poem. Bostonborn Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’), written while he was a student at Andover Theological Seminary. Sought-after autograph manuscript of his poem “America,” one page, 9.75 x 6.75, signed at the conclusion, “S. F. Smith, Written Feb. 1832, Newton Centre, Mass, Apr. 15, 1885.” Smith pens the four original verses of his iconic poem, beginning: “My country ‘tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / of thee I sing. / Land where my fathers died, / Land of the Pilgrims’ pride, / From every mountain side, / Let freedom ring.” In very good to fine condition, with two areas of thin paper at the top, a tiny tear to the top edge, and all of the writing light but legible. Starting Bid $200

7523. Noah Webster Signed Check. Author and

lexicographer (1758–1843) who published the first comprehensive dictionary of American English. New Haven Bank check, 6.25 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Webster, “N. Webster,” payable to B. L. Kainlin for $88, December 14, 1841. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

entertainment 7524. P. T. Barnum Signed Photograph.

Uncommon 2.25 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Barnum by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York from a Brady negative, signed on the mount in ink, “P. T. Barnum 1865.” In very good to fine condition, with loss to two corners of the image, a trimmed top edge, and staining which affects the signature. Starting Bid $200

7525. Sarah Bernhardt Signed Photograph.

Attractive 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Bernhardt

by Reutlinger of Paris, signed and inscribed in ink, “Pour Madam Clark…

Sarah Bernhardt, 1903.” In fine condition, with some ink adhesion trouble to the signature. Starting Bid $200

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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.

Buyer’s premium for our Sports Auctions is 20%. 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 re-offering could damage the momentum of the sale, once the hammer has fallen and RR Auction has announced the winning Bidder, such Bidder is unconditionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Bidder has made a mistake. 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 further 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 $2,500 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 $2,500 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal.

All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.com.

Section 7 Sales Tax RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. Please go to our terms on our website to see the states that are affected.

If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.

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

Pennsylvania sales or use tax may be due in connection with the purchase and delivery of tangible personal property to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses.

The purchaser is required to file a use tax return if tax is due in connection with the purchase and delivery in the Commonwealth. This notice is required pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Reform Code of 1971. 72 P.S. ¤ 7213.2.

If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 7324288 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 maxi-

mum. 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 Au-

thenticity, 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.

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