RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents and Animation

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

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PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS beatles autographs

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

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

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CONTENTS

Presidents and First Ladies............................................................................................ 3

Notables....................................................................................................................... 42

Military.......................................................................................................................... 83 Aviation......................................................................................................................... 95 Space........................................................................................................................... 97 Art, Architecture, and Design...................................................................................... 109

Literature.................................................................................................................... 123

Music......................................................................................................................... 135 The John Brennan Collection..................................................................................... 156

Classic Entertainment................................................................................................ 163

Sports........................................................................................................................ 172 Comic Art and Animation............................................................................................ 176 Conditions of Sale..................................................................................................... 220

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presidents and first ladies In the heat of the 1775 siege of Boston, Washington sends apologies for postal censorship to Anna Maria Clifton

1. George Washington. Revolutionary War–dated ALS

signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, September 14, 1775. A highly unusual letter, written from “Camp at Cambridge” during the eight months’ siege of Boston.

Washington evidently is responding to Miss Anna Maria Clifton’s complaint that a letter addressed to her from one Captain Ellis had been opened and read before being delivered. In conciliatory tones, Washington explains the need for military censorship, even of his officer’s letters. In full: “I am sorry that the cruel necessity of the time should cause you to receive a Letter thro’ my hands, open,—the only appology I can make for it is, that all Letters which pass the Lines in, or out, of Boston, do, in consequence of general orders to the officers Commanding at those Posts, undergo an Inspection; and that Captn. Ellis’s Letter to you had met with this fate before it got to my hands. I have only to add, that with the greatest respect & esteem I have the honr. to be Yr. most Obedt. & Most Hble. Servt.” Reverse bears an address panel in Washington’s hand to “Miss Anna Maria Clifton, Fourth Street, Philadelphia,” and still retains Washington’s red wax seal, which has several small cracks, but is almost entirely intact. Nicely cloth-matted in a dual-pane display so that both sides are visible, and hinged against a 23.25 x 26 frame. In very good condition, with several small repaired areas of paper loss slightly affecting a few letters of text, a repaired vertical tear near the bottom lightly affecting the first couple letters of the signature, intersecting folds, and scattered creases.

In July of 1775, Washington had arrived outside of Boston and assumed command. In addition to an inexperienced, undisciplined army, he struggled with numerous problems; his greatest challenge was to organize the Continental Army as it laid siege to the British-held Boston. Although Washington is deeply apologetic in his writing, postal censorship at this time was certainly a necessity. To monitor communications for any hints of espionage, as well as a means of gathering intelligence, all letters were inspected, as explained here by Washington. Miss Clifton was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, and looked after his home while he was abroad in Europe. The “Captain Ellis” who had written to her may be Paul Ellis, who commanded the 15th Massachusetts Foot under Washington during the Boston siege, and was killed in the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778.

A genuinely sincere letter from the Commander-in-Chief, apologizing to a Philadelphia socialite for an irritating, but necessary, invasion of privacy. Starting Bid $2500

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President Washington references the physicist-turned-British spy 2. George Washington.

ALS as president signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 8 x 9.75, December 22, 1796. Letter to Rufus King, the United States Minister to the United Kingdom, in full: “The enclosed, is a copy of a letter I took the liberty of writing to you, agreeably to its date. Permit me to take the further liberty of entrusting the letters herewith sent to your care. That to Count Rumford, is in answer to one without date or place, accompanying the first volume of his Essays, Political, Economical and Philosophical.

This mark of his politeness required an acknowledgment on my part, but in truth I know not where to direct to him. His Essays are dedicated to the Elector Palatine, reigning Duke of Bavaria, and dated in London, in July last, hence, I conclude he is not there. My best respects attend Mrs. King, & with very great esteem & regard.” In fine condition, with a small chip to the left edge, and professional overall silking.

President Washington makes reference to volume of essays by Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford, an American-born physicist and inventor who had served as lieutenant-colonel of the King’s American Dragoons during the Revolutionary War. After refusing a commission in the Continental Army, Thompson joined the British Loyalist forces as an advisor to both General Thomas Gage and Lord George Germain, relaying valuable information about the American troops. He saw action at Long Island and Charleston, while also conducting experiments to measure the force of gunpowder. Renowned for his scientific work, Thompson moved to Bavaria in 1785, where he helped to reorganize the army and established workinghouses for the poor. For these noble efforts, he was made Count of the Holy Roman Empire in 1791, taking the name “Rumford” to honor the New Hampshire town in which he was married.

What is most interesting about this letter is that Washington may not have realized that he aimed to acknowledge a former adversary—one who would have hanged as a traitor had he been captured. The president would have been familiar with the name Benjamin Thompson from his Revolutionary days, but the book of essays was published in London under the name ‘Benjamin, Count of Rumford,’ and transmitted under the name ‘Rumford’—Washington may not have been aware of this Bavarian title, and thus not have made the connection between Thompson and Rumford. A fascinating and immensely desirable autograph letter from America’s first president, boasting an interesting association with his heroic service in the Revolution.Starting Bid $2500 www.RRAuction.com | 5

“It is impossible for me to comply with your Request for discharging your two Servants, Soldiers in the Massachu’ts Line” 3. George Washington. Revolu-

tionary War-dated LS as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.75 x 12.75, September 23, 1782.

Letter written by Washington’s aidede-camp, Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., addressed to Brigadier General John Glover, in full: “I have received your Favor of the 24th of August. In the present State of the Army—and the Difficulty attend’g the Recruit’g Service in all the States—it is impossible for me to comply with your Request for discharging your two Servants, Soldiers in the Massachu’ts Line. Neither, for the same Reasons, can I consent to their remain’g longer out of Service—You will therefore please to order them immediately to join their Regiment or send on two others of equal goodness—& to the Acceptance of the Muster Officers, as Substitutes, to take their places.”

Washington has added the recipient’s name to the lower left corner. Reverse of letter features an overhead layout sketch with note reading: “Plan of our house, 48 by 40 feet.” Matted with a print of Washington to an overall size of 23 x 18.25; backing of mat has a window for viewing reverse of letter. In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and overall light mottle toning.

Although the surrender at Yorktown occurred nearly a year prior, Washington remained vigilant regarding a potential rally of British forces following the departure of the French land and sea forces. Such a risk required the active duty of all able men, which included the thousands of African American soldiers that comprised the Continental Army and Navy, state militia units, and various other regiments and support roles. Historians gauge that some 5,000 to 8,000 African American soldiers served in the Revolution on behalf of the Patriot cause, with upwards of 20,000 free and escaped slaves aligning themselves with loyalists and the British Army. Two months after this letter was signed, on November 30, 1782, America and Britain negotiators signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ushering the end of the Revolutionary War. Starting Bid $2500

The opening of the 1791 United States Congress

4. [George Washington]. Exceptional pairing of documents relating to the formal opening of the United States Congress in 1791. The first is a printed broadside, one page, 8 x 13.25, which reads, in full: “Congress of the United States: at the Third Session, Begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An Act fixing the time for the next Annual Meeting of Congress. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That after the third day of March next, the first annual meeting of Congress shall be on the fourth Monday of October next.” Signed in type at the conclusion by House Speaker Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Vice President John Adams, and President George Washington. The second item is an ALS signed by clerk of the War Department John Stagg, Jr., one page, 8 x 12.5, dated October 24, 1791. A letter to William Knox, in full: “The Secretary of War requests that you will furnish Captain Jeremiah Fisher of the city artillery, in order to fire a salute on tomorrow, at the opening of Congress: One hundred and eighty pounds of Cannon powder, One hundred Tubes, Forty six Flannel Cartridges for 12 pounders, Eight Port-fires.” In overall very good to fine condition, with a few small stains, toning, and some minor edge loss. Starting Bid $300

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Remarkable and important collection of Abigail Adams’ sewing sundries, including material worn in her iconic Gilbert Stuart portrait 5. Abigail Adams. Remarkable collection consisting of Abigail Adams’s personally-owned sewing needle case and two swatches of the dress Adams is seen wearing in her famous portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Her sewing kit needle case is an off-white silk with beautifully embroidered floral designs on both sides, opening to reveal slots for her sewing materials and implements, with two inner pocket flaps nicely embroidered with flower and bird designs. Also included are two generous dress fabric swatches, each measuring 3 x 8, and two different strands of delicate lace trim identifiable in the Gilbert Stuart portrait of the first lady now held by the National Gallery of Art. Includes a July 1876 handwritten letter of provenance from First Lady Abigail Adams’s own granddaughter, Elizabeth Coombs Adams, signed “E. C. A.,” in full: “A piece of Reps silk dress worn by Abigail Adams in London, wife of John Adams, Minister to the Court of St. James, Coming home to Quincy in 1787—& bought the home stead which has had five generations living in it. This dress & long train left to my mother in Abigail’s will. The Reps silk with the pink dots and garnet satin dress that she is painted in Stuart’s portrait & now belongs to the Charles F. Adams’ & I have the old lace scarf back from the old State House in Philadelphia where we sent things for the Centennial.” The sewing kit is accompanied by a contemporary note in another hand, reading: “Needle case belonging to Abigail Adams.” Provenance: The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection. Starting Bid $1500

Adams to his cousin, concerning the death of his father in the “great cold at Braintree” 6. John Adams. LS as president signed “J. Adams,” one page, 8 x 9.75,

January 22, 1798. Written from Philadelphia, a letter to his cousin, Dr. Cotton Tufts, in full: “Inclosed is a Letter from Mr. Webster, which I shall be much obliged if you will answer, thro me. The great cold at Braintree, of which my Father died in 1761 as I believe, but of which as I have no Record here I am not positive, is the object of his inquiry.” A postscript reads: “I write you this month about Business with Brother Cranch & Gen. Lincoln.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning along the left edge and central horizontal fold.

On January 13, 1798, Noah Webster, in the course of researching the influenza epidemic of 1789, wrote to President Adams requesting information about a similar contagion that had afflicted the Boston area in 1761 and took the life of his father, John Adams, Sr. Webster asked for the ‘precise year of its prevalence the time of the year, & how extensive it was, and whether fatal to many people.’ Adams replied: ‘In July 1761, I think it was, but have no Record or minute here, My Father died and my Mother was very ill, and I think, Seventeen Persons in the Neighbourhood in Braintree died of a Fever occasioned by an endemial Cold, so much like the Influenza that I Suppose it to have been the Same.’ He suggested that Cotton Tufts, who was practicing medicine during that timeframe, might supply additional information, and then forwarded Webster’s letter to Tufts by this epistle. The knowledge that Tufts provided became a source for Webster’s A Brief History of the Epidemic and Pestilential Diseases, published in Hartford the following year.Starting Bid $500

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Addressed by John Adams to Revolutionary physician Benjamin Rush 7. John Adams. Very desirable free-franked mailing en-

velope, 4.75 x 3.25, addressed and dated in another hand, “Quincy, Oct’r 9th, 1809, Free,” with Adams signing and adding the recipient below, “Dr. Benjamin Rush, J. Adams, Philadelphia, Free.” In fine condition, with a few small stains.

The recipient of this envelope, leading Philadelphian physician, politician, and social reformer Benjamin Rush, attended the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. Three years after this envelope was dated, Rush helped reconcile the friendship of Thomas Jefferson and Adams by encouraging the two former presidents to resume their correspondence. Starting Bid $300

In 1804, President Jefferson plans to commission “Commandants of Louisiana” 8. Thomas Jefferson. ALS as president signed “Th: Jeffer-

son,” one page, 8 x 10, August 16, 1804. Letter to John Smith, the chief clerk of the Department of War, written from his famous home at Monticello. In full: “Commissions are now wanting for three Colonels, and two Major Commandants of Louisiana. The commission is to express that the party is appointed a Colonel (or Major) Commandant of the regular officers and troops of the army of the US and of the militia in a district of Louisiana, and is to be in the nature of a Brevet. Be pleased to make out and seal such commissions, leaving blanks for the names & dates and inclose them immediately to me for signature. That I may be enabled to inclose them direct to the Secretary of War, will you be so good as to inform me at the same time to what post office I must address them? I have hitherto addressed to him at Hallowell. Accept my salutations & respects.” In fine condition, with a light seal-related stain touching the end of Jefferson’s perfect signature.

Under President Jefferson’s purview, the United States had acquired Louisiana from France in 1803 in the famous Louisiana Puchase.

The territory was supervised as a military district in until it achieved statehood in 1812. In a letter to Secretary of War Henry Dearborn of August 30, 1804, President Jefferson revealed his plans for these blank commissions, noting that they had previously agreed on ‘the following lists of Commandants for Louisiana: George Hammond of Georgia, Return J. Meigs of Ohio, Gibs of Massachusetts, Richard Kennon of Virginia to be Colonels; John M. Scott of Kentucky, Seth Hunt of N. Hampshire to be Majors.’ In the same letter, he recommended that these men ‘endeavor to acquire the French as soon as possible’ to aid in their administration of the Francophone region. Starting Bid $1000

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President Jefferson to a renowned Salem minister 9.

Thomas Jefferson. Desirable

full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 7.75 unfolded with a center panel of 4.75 x 3.25, boldly addressed in Jefferson’s hand to “The Rev’d Doctor Bentley, Salem, Mass.,” and franked in the upper left, “free, Th: Jefferson, Pr. US.” The panel features a Washington postmark and ‘Free’ stamp, with lower portion retaining original wax seal. Double-matted and framed with an information plate and large portrait to an overall size of 29 x 23. In very good to fine condition, with scattered small stains, and professional repairs to the seal-related paper loss and associated tear which passes just to the right of Jefferson’s signature.

Reverend William Bentley (1759–1819) was an American Unitarian minister and polymath who possessed the second best library in the United States, after that of Thomas Jefferson. He served as the unofficial translator for Jefferson during his presidency and twice declined Jefferson’s offers of prominent positions, first as chaplain of the United States Congress, and then as first president of the University of Virginia. Starting Bid $300

Two founding fathers appoint the son of a Revolutionary War hero 10. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Vellum manuscript DS, signed

“Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 14.75 x 11.25, May 12, 1801. President Jefferson appoints Thomas Sumter Junior as “Secretary of the Legation of the United States of America to the French Republic,” authorizing him “to do and perform all such matters and things as to the said place or appointment doth appertain.” Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Secretary of State Madison. Handsomely doublematted and framed with two portraits, two nameplates, and a plaque discussing the document’s historical context to an overall size of 28 x 33.5. In very good to fine condition, with a small stain, much of the seal removed, the start of Madison’s signature a bit light, and the body of the document light but legible; Jefferson’s handsome signature is remarkably bold.

Thomas Sumter, Jr. (1768–1840), was the only son of South Carolina Congressman Thomas Sumter, Sr., a hero of the Revolutionary War; the elder Sumter’s fierce fighting style earned him the moniker ‘Carolina Gamecock,’ which endures as the nickname for the University of South Carolina’s sports teams. Sumter, Jr.’s term as secretary of the American legation in Paris was brief, ending with his resignation in May 1802 following a dispute with Robert R. Livingston, the US minister to France who was in the process of negotiating the Louisiana Purchase. Sumter, Jr. served briefly as James Monroe’s private secretary in London before returning to South Carolina in November 1803. When James Madison took office in 1809, he named Sumter, Jr. as the ambassador to the Portuguese Court during its exile to Brazil. Sumter, Jr. held the post in Rio de Janeiro until 1819.

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Eloquent letter on the roles of “the patriotic ladies of the Revolution” 11. Dolley Madison. ALS signed “D. P. Madison,” one page

both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, January 18, 1848. Letter addressed to writer, historian, and poet Elizabeth F. Ellet, in full: “I have received my dear Madam, your letter of the 18th ult’o informing me of your design to publish a volume of sketches of the patriotic ladies of the Revolution and of your wish to include my life among the number. Having been but a child at the close of that glorious struggle which resulted in our Independence I can lay no claim to be included among that distinguished class, whose exploits, and sacrifices, will deserve to be commemorated. Thanking you for your kindness and assuring you that I shall look forward with much interest to your promised volume.” In fine condition, with a notation to upper right corner.

Ellet’s request was likely in regard to her landmark three-volume work, The Women of the American Revolution, which was first published in 1848. Starting Bid $200

12. James Madison. ALS as presi-

dent, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 27, 1813. Letter to Senior Officer of the United States Army and former Secretary of War Henry Dearborn, in full: “I have rec’d your letter of the 13th instant. Whatever errors may have been contained in the Statement you had through Mr. Cutts, it is proper to observe injustice to the person from whom the statement comes, that he expressly exculpated you in his censure of the individual acting under you.” In very good to fine condition, with a few light stains, a short fold split, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf and, to a lesser extent, the left edge. The “Mr. Cutts” referenced is presumably Richard Cutts, Madison’s brother-in-law who, after serving for twelve years in Congress, became superintendent general of military supplies from 1813 to 1817. Starting Bid $200

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James Madison and James Monroe.

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state,” one page, 10.5 x 15.75, December 3, 1811. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued for the “Schooner Fly of Baltimore, John Damer master or commander… mounted with Two guns, navigated with nineteen men, To Pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandize without any hinderance, seizure or molestation, the said Schooner appearing by good testimony to belong to one or more of the Citizens of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion by President James Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. The crisp white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact.

In fine condition, with a tiny triangular hole to the left of the top vignette. Starting Bid $200

To his attorney general on a case involving “the claims of the citizens of Georgia on the Creek Indians” 14. James Monroe.

ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 5, 1822. Letter to Attorney General William Wirt, in part: “The papers which accompany this, involve the question of interest, on the…liquidation by Gov’r Preston, of the claims of the citizens of Georgia on the Creek Indians, founded on the late & preceding treaties with that nation. I wish you to examine that question, & to give your opinion on it, as soon as it may be convenient to you.” In fine, clean condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. An uncommon example signed with his full name, “James,” rather than a simple ‘Ja’s.’ Starting Bid $300

“It is called for to aid the Republican party, our friends, & ought I not to yield to it”

16. Andrew Jackson. ALS

as president, one page, 7.75 x 12.5, February 9, 1830.

Letter to Secretary of the Treasury Samuel D. Ingham, in full: “The inclosed was handed me by Dr. Thomas express from the Gov’r & council, and Legislature of Maryland—can such an appeal be resisted—or I ought to have said, can we pass it over without action. It is called for to aid the Republican party, our friends, & ought I not to yield to it. I wish your opinion. I do not mean to send it in before the Senate unmasks its course yet.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and an old tape repair on the reverse of a tear to the right edge.

Starting Bid $200

President Adams extends his “personal felicitations” to a noted Salem physician and soon-to-be centenarian 15. John Quincy Adams. ALS as president, one page, 8 x 10, September 8, 1828.

Letter to Dr. Edward Augustus Holyoke of the Essex Historical Society, in full: “I had flattered myself with the hope that it would be in my power, to join in the interesting centenary celebration, to which I was honored with an invitation bearing your signature, on a day scarcely less memorable. A painful incident in my family, the severe illness of Mrs. Adams, requires my immediate return to Washington and deprives me of the happiness I should have enjoyed in commemorating the completion of the second century since the settlement of Salem, and in offering you my personal felicitations, on the rare good fortune with which a life of honor and of virtue has extended to the entrance also upon a second century in your person. That it may still be long protracted in health and happiness, is the fervent prayer of all your friends, among whom, I with pride, pray you to rank the name of John Quincy Adams.” In fine condition, with a few light stains, a diagonal crease to the upper left corner, and loss to the upper right corner tip. The son of the Reverend Edward Holyoke, a former President of Harvard, Edward Augustus graduated from said college in 1746 and opened a medical practice in 1748, practicing for 73 more years until retiring in 1821. He died on March 31, 1829 at the age of 100, surpassing the average life expectancy of the time by 50 years. Starting Bid $200

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Van Buren seeks to settle Spanish land grant disputes in 1829 Florida 17. Martin Van Buren. Scarce LS as secretary of state, signed “M. Van Buren,” five total pages, 8 x 12.5, March 31, 1829. Letter to Don Francisco Dionisio Vives, Governor and Captain General of Cuba, introducing Florida attorney Richard K. Call as a Special Agent to the governor general of Cuba.

In full: “Extensive and valuable tracts of land, in the Territory of Florida, being claimed by individuals, under grants, or pretended grants, from the Crown of Spain, whilst that Territory formed a part of the dominions of the Spanish Monarchy, the President has judged it expedient, in order to ascertain the true character and validity of these titles, to send a Special Agent to the—Havana, for the purpose of procuring documentary and other evidence form the Public Archives, and other authentic sources of information there, which may serve to their elucidation and adjustment, and he has, accordingly, appointed Mr. Richard K. Call, one of our must respected Citizens, and the bearer of this communication to your Excellency, Special Agent of the United Sates, for the performance of this service.

I beg leave, therefore, to recommend Mr. Call to the favorable—countenance of your Excellency, and to solicit, for him, at your Excellency’s hands, the protection and facilities which may be found necessary to enable him to fulfill the purpose of his—agency, in this important and delicate service. He will himself, have the honor of making Your Excellency more particularly acquainted with the nature and extent of he commission with which he is charged, and of indicating the facilities which it may be desirable should be extended to him, towards the execution of it. In the meantime, I rely with confidence upon Your Excellency’s enlightened sense of justice, for a due appreciation of the motives of this application, and upon the liberal spirit of accommodation and kindness—towards the United States, which has uniformly marked your administration of the Government of Cuba, for a ready compliance with it. I pray Your Excellency to accept the assurance of the very high and distinguished consideration with which I have the honor to be Your Excellency’s Obedient & humble Servant.” In very good condition, with heavy overall toning, light foxing, and slight loss to the right edge. Accompanied by an untranslated handwritten letter in Spanish, dated March 31, 1829, presumably related to Richard K. Call. Starting Bid $200

18. Martin Van Buren. ALS as president signed “M. Van Buren,” one

page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, June 8, 1840. Letter to Benjamin Franklin Butler, the former United States Attorney General, written in Van Buren’s difficult-to-read hand, which relates to an alteration he made “in respect to a statement of the judgment rule of the court.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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21. John Tyler. ALS as president signed “J. Tyler,” one 19. Martin Van Buren. ALS signed “M. Van Buren,” one

page, 5.25 x 8, June 19, 1858. Letter written from his estate of Lindenwald in Kinderhook, New York, in part: “I have never seen Mr. Calhoun reply to the queries of Mr. Monroe.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, an old mounting strip along the left edge, and minor paper loss to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

page, 4.5 x 7, June 4, no year but circa 1844–45. Brief letter to Secretary of War William Wilkins, in full: “I beg leave to introduce to you Mr. Graham of Cincinnati. Full faith may be reposed in what he shall say to you.” Addressed on the reverse

by Tyler, who adds his franking signature above, “J. Tyler.”

In very good condition, with edge toning, a stain beneath the letter’s signature and a smudge to the franking signature, and two square tape stains to upper corners. Starting Bid $200

Contributing to the “comfort of those hero’s who have fought & bled for their country’s liberty” 20. William Henry Harrison. ALS signed “W. H. Harrison,”

one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 26, 1825. Letter to William Sly, in full: “I duly received your letter of the 30th Nov’r. I derive no greater pleasure from the performance of any duty than that which contributes to the ease & comfort of those hero’s who have fought & bled for their country’s liberty. I promptly attended to your request & I now enclose a printed form of a deposition which you are to make before some magistrate. Having done this return the paper to me. As soon as I receive it I will have you put on the Ohio Roll of Pensioners. You will then be enabled to draw your money in Chilicothe. You had better attend to it soon that you may receive the half yearly payment in March next.” In very good to fine condition, with a small stain above the text, and professional backing and silking to the reverse. A moving sentiment from the esteemed early American military leader, who would leverage his status as a war hero in his successful 1840 campaign for the presidency. Starting Bid $300

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Polk requests his Secretary of the Treasury to withhold a commission 22. James K. Polk. ALS as

president, one page, 8 x 10, August 2, 1845. Letter to Secretary of the Treasury Robert J. Walker, in full: “Will you do me the favour to withhold the commission signed by me to day—for John A. Langdon, Receiver of Public Moneys— at Kaskaskia—in Illinois. Facts have come to my knowledge which makes it proper for me to re-examine the case.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Recognition of “American genius and enterprize” 24. Zachary Taylor. Rare LS as

president signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 8 x 10, January 30, 1850.

Letter to William Hall & Son, in part: “Your favor of Dec. 19, accompanying a copy of the ‘Bouquet of Melody,’ was duly received, but an answer has been inadvertently omitted until now. You will please receive my best thanks for your attention in sending me a work which at once reflects credit upon so many branches of American genius and enterprize, & in an especial manner upon the House which publishes it.” In fine condition. Given his short 16-month tenure in the White House, presidential autographs by Taylor are especially scarce. Starting Bid $200

In a scarce letter as president, Taylor thanks a historian for the “volume entitled ‘Historical Collections of Virginia’” 23. Zachary Taylor. Rare

LS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 7 x 9, August 6, 1849. Letter to historian Henry Howe in New Haven, Connecticut, in full: “I have received your favor of April 12th and the accompanying volume entitled ‘Historical Collections of Virginia,’ which you have been as to present me. I beg you to receive my sincere thanks for this interesting and acceptable work & my best wishes for your health and happiness.”

Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 16.75 x 13.75. In fine condition. Given his short 16-month tenure in the White House, presidential autographs by Taylor are especially scarce. Starting Bid $300

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“My dear wife is no more”— Fillmore on the death of the former first lady 25. Millard Fillmore. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 3, 1853. Four weeks after leaving the presidency, Fillmore informs his brother of the death of his wife. In part: “My Dear Brother Charles, My dear wife is no more. She died at Washington on Wednesday the 30th ult. and we left with her remains the next day for this place, and arrived here night before last, and she was buried yesterday. Her disease was inflammation of the lungs arising from a severe cold…which soon terminated in a dropsy of the lungs. She bore all her sufferings with uncomplaining fortitude… without a struggle or a groan. The rest of my family are here, and as well as could be expected, but as are all saddened with grief.” In very good to fine condition, with a few small repairs on the reverse. Fillmore married Abigail Powers in 1826 and she served as an assistant throughout his political career. At Franklin Pierce’s inauguration, she caught a cold. She died three weeks after Fillmore retired from the presidency and is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. A significant, intimate Fillmore family letter. Starting Bid $200

Days before the Dred Scott decision, Fillmore declines to opine on whether “the ‘Missouri Compromise was constitutional or not’” 26. Millard Fillmore. ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, February 25, 1857. Letter to E. H. Wade, in full: “I have your letter desiring to know whether in my opinion the ‘Missouri Compromise was constitutional or not.’ I understand this question is now pending before the Supreme Court of the United States, where it has been ably argued, and will soon be decided. Under such circumstances it would be arogance [sic] in me to assume to give an opinion. My duty is to submit to that decision as the last appeal known to our constitution.” In fine condition, with faint toning at the corners.

Three years after the Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854 virtually nullified the 1820 Missouri Compromise and led to the establishment of popular sovereignty, the Dred Scott v.

Sandford case threatened to expand slavery into the territories. On March 6, 1857, less than 10 days after Fillmore wrote this letter, the Supreme Court declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional on the grounds that Congress, prohibited by the Fifth Amendment, had deprived individuals of private property without due process of law. Despite being an opponent of slavery, Fillmore deemed the Compromise of 1850 necessary to preserve the Union and steadfastly enforced the Fugitive Slave Act. Starting Bid $200

27. Millard Fillmore. LS as president, one page, 7.75 x 5.5, March 3, 1851.

In full: “Whereas divers and weighty causes connected with executive business necessary to be transacted create an extraordinary occasion requiring that the Senate be convened, you are therefore requested as a member of that body, to attend a meeting thereof, to be holden at the Capitol in the City of Washington, on the Fourth day of March instant.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light soiling, and professional backing to firmly reinforce the intersecting folds.

President Fillmore used this message to summon senators to the Capitol to begin the 32nd United States Congress on March 4, 1851. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 15

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

28. Franklin Pierce. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, March 27, 1861. Letter to his former private White House secretary Sidney Webster, in full: “I received your letter of the 14th inst. some days since, and wrote to Mr. Merritt, our consul, particularly with reference to Mr. Neilson.

Mr. M. is an intelligent kindhearted man—has seen a great deal of the world and is a thorough Gentleman. I feel quite sure, that Mr. Neilson & his sick sister w’d receive every attention from him without any suggestion from me, but Mr. N. ought not to come to the States before the June steamer, and my letter may be useful. I’m tired of reading the contradictory newspaper accounts with regard to the purposes and policy of this administration. Pray can you tell me in what condition Dr. Fox or Mr. Lamon found the supplies in Ft. Sumpter [sic]? If there were two dozens of candles instead of one and four barrels of beef instead of two I do not think the fortress will be evacuated just at present.

The question seems to turn solely upon supplies & upon the ability to hold the place. That is, if the thing is to be done at all, the Adm’n seems chiefly solicitous, that there shall be no doubt about the fact that it is done from the lowest possible motives. In this at least I think the public judgment is already prepared to give them the credit of success—on the other hand with how much breadth and sagacity the affairs of the new confederation have been and are apparently conducted—The Republican House and Republican Senate have seemed to me to be as weak and blind & destitute of any well defined purpose as the Republican Executive. That we of the North are to be humiliated in this unequal match of statesmanship, is to me clear enough. The folly of the new tariff considering the condition of the country & the circumstances of its enactment is amazing, but it does not stand alone, it is a part of the whole. Chas.

Sumner Ch’r of the Committee on Foreign relations, Henry Wilson on that of war, etc. etc.—what can we reasonably expect.

Even if there be no purpose to bring on civil war, will not halting, blundering, arrogant imbecility stumble on it? I hope not but under the guidance of present counsels, if the word in this connection be not a solecism, no man can tell what a week may bring forth. Fort Pickins [sic] as well as Ft. Sumpter must be evacuated—The idea of collecting revenue in the ports or harbors of the Gulf States must be distinctly abandoned or collision is unavoidable. Mrs. Pierce is pretty well for her and my health is perfectly restored. Give my love to Sarah and kindest regards to Gov. Fish and family—In this Mrs. P. would heartily unite if she were sitting by me—.” In fine condition.

Shortly after leaving the White House in 1857, Pierce returned to his native New Hampshire and then embarked on a three-year tour of Europe and the Bahamas. During his time abroad Pierce maintained correspondence with Webster, the son-in-law of Senator Hamilton Fish and a brilliant Manhattan lawyer who, in 1892, published Franklin Pierce and His Administration. The election of Abraham Lincoln as the “Republican Executive” compelled South Carolina to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860, a decision that placed the still-under-construction Union garrison of Fort Sumter directly within enemy territory. Confederate demands to surrender the fort were ignored and President Buchanan’s attempts to transport troops and provisions to the Charleston sea fort were repulsed on January 9, 1861, when cadets from the Citadel fired upon the merchant steamer Star of the West. The resupply of Fort Sumter became the first major crisis for President Lincoln, and three months later, on April 12, the fortress served as the site of the first battle of the Civil War. Handwritten letters by Pierce remain scarce and highly sought-after, with this example all the more remarkable given Pierce’s commentary on a pivotal event that led to the outbreak of the Civil War just sixteen days later. Starting Bid $1000 16 | July 10, 2019 | PRESIDENTS AND FIRST LADIES

29. Franklin Pierce. ALS as

president, one page, 5 x 7.5, January 20, 1857. Letter to A. R. Sparks, a pension officer, in full: “Among letters in my private drawer I found the inclosed from Mr. Kennedy to you. With the letter accept my renewed thanks for your kind attention in the matter of the picture and the assurance of my sincere interest in whatever may concern your fortunes.” In very good to fine condition, with some staining and toning, and old mounting residue on the back of the blank adjoining page. Starting Bid $200

30. James Buchanan.

ALS as president, one page, 8 x 9.25, September 26, 1858.

Written from a “Soldiers Home near Washington,” a letter to C. H. Fisher, in full: “Being in the Country I did not receive your favor of the 24th until yesterday at too late an hour to go to Town & obtain a draft on Philadelphia or New York. Tomorrow (Monday morning, I shall send you a draft for $3320 the price of four Camden & Amboy Bonds of $1000 each, Nos. 128, 131, 143 & 419 payable in 1889, with Coupons payable on the 1st December & June.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Lincoln cuts an 1860 check to his Springfield drugstore

31. Abraham Lincoln. Highly desirable Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company check, 7.5 x 2.25, filled out and signed by Lincoln, “A. Lincoln,” (with the exception of the pay order line) payable to Corneau & Diller for $24.70, February 1, 1860. In fine condition.

While residing in Springfield, Illinois from 1855 to 1861, the Lincoln family were regular patrons of the Corneau and Diller Drug Store, with one of the owners, Charles Corneau, likely politically acquainted with Lincoln given that they were both members of the Whig party. Among the various medicines and supplies Lincoln is known to have purchased there were brandy, a liniment containing hemlock, and sticks of cough candy made with opium. Starting Bid $1000

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President Lincoln pardons southern-sympathizing mail robbers 32. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed DS as president, one

page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 13, 1863. President Lincoln authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Daniel Dusky and Jacob Varner.” Neatly signed at the conclusion by President Lincoln.

Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 13.75. In fine condition, with very faint toning along the two folds. Both members of the ‘Moccasin Rangers,’ a southern-sympathizing band of marauders in West Virginia during the Civil War, Daniel Dusky and Jacob Varner had been convicted of robbing the mail in Jackson County in April 1862. A desirable pardon warrant signed

by Lincoln amidst the Civil War. Starting Bid $1000

Amidst the Civil War, Lincoln and Chase appoint a lieutenant in the Union’s “Revenue Service”

33. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 19 x 14.25, November 12, 1861. President Lincoln appoints Samuel S. Warner as “Second Lieutenant in the Revenue Service of the United States.” Neatly signed at the conclusion

by President Abraham Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase. In very good to fine condition, with creasing and wrinkling, light toning along folds, and curling to the right edge.

Warner’s service branch—the United States Revenue Cutter Service—was established in 1790 by Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton as an armed maritime law enforcement service. Originally seen as a group of waterborne tax collectors, members of the organization served in a variety of capacities, eventually morphing into the US Coast Guard. During the Civil War, revenue cutters were stationed at every major seaport of the nation, and used during the war to search for smugglers, protect US ports, and assist the Navy in logistical operations. An unusual Lincoln appointment from a forgotten seafaring agency. Starting Bid $1000

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Lincoln intervenes on behalf of a Union volunteer 34. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated ALS as president signed “A. Lincoln,”

one page, 5 x 8, January 23, 1863. Letter to General Henry W. Halleck, in full: “I understand you have before you the record of a Court-martial, in the case of Col. Samuel Graham. If so, and you have not already decided it, please do not, until speaking with me concerning it.” In very good to fine condition, with two vertical folds, some light soiling and toning, and a small punch hole to the upper left corner.

Colonel Samuel Graham of the Fifth New York Volunteer Artillery was found guilty and sentenced to be dismissed on November 17, 1862, on charges made

by Lieutenant Calvin Shaffer of appointing George H. Sealey as sutler for the regiment in return for $1,000 from Sealey. The court-martial recommended pardon because of Graham’s inexperience and Lincoln remitted the sentence, exonerating Graham of all false charges and allowing him to resume his command of the regiment. Starting Bid $1000

Lincoln’s hands, after the life-cast by Leonard Volk made “following his nomination to the Presidency in 1860” 35. Abraham Lincoln by Leonard Volk. Rare

pair of plaster cast hands of Abraham Lincoln with a bronze-like finish, likely dating to the late 19th century, produced from the first replica of the life-casts made by Leonard Volk after Lincoln’s nomination to the presidency in 1860. Lincoln’s right hand grasps a cylinder, while his left hand forms a gentle fist.

Both are engraved on the base: “This cast of the hand of Abraham Lincoln was made from the first replica of the original made at Springfield, Ill. the Sunday following his nomination to the Presidency in 1860.”

In very good to fine condition, with some scattered surface flaking to the finish.

American sculptor Leonard Volk is remembered for making one of two life masks of Abraham Lincoln, which he later used as the basis for several well-known statues of the great president. In 1881, Volk published ‘The Lincoln Life-Mask and How it was Made’ in The Century Magazine, discussing the story of Lincoln’s hands within the piece: ‘I wished him to hold something in his right hand and he looked for a piece of pasteboard but could find none. I told him a round stick would do as well as anything. Thereupon he went to the woodshed and I heard the saw go, and he soon returned to the dining-room (where I did the work), whittling off the end of a piece of broom-handle.

I remarked to him that he need not whittle off the edges. ‘Oh, well,’ said he, ‘I thought I would like to have it nice. When I had successfully cast the mold of the right hand, I began the left, pausing a few moments to hear Mr. Lincoln tell me about a scar on the thumb. ‘You have heard that they call me a rail-splitter…well, it is true that I did split rails, and one day, while I was sharpening a wedge on a log, the ax glanced and nearly took my thumb off, and there is the scar, you see.’ The right hand appeared swollen as compared with the left on account of excessive hand-shaking the evening before; this difference is distinctly shown in the cast.’ Starting Bid $300

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Abraham Lincoln’s grandfather, a militia captain during the Revolutionary War 36. [Abraham Lincoln]. Paternal grandfather and namesake of President Abraham Lincoln, who served as a captain in Virginia’s militia during the Revolutionary War (1744–1786). Lincoln’s 60-man company served under the command of General Lachlan McIntosh in Pennsylvania and Ohio between 1776–1778. He is said to have been encouraged to move to the Kentucky frontier by his friend, Daniel Boone, and relocated his family to farmland there in 1782. While tending to his fields four years later, Lincoln was killed in an ambush by Native Americans. Rare Revolutionary War–dated ADS, one page, 4 x 1.5, August 31, 1778. In full: “Rec:d of David Potts Thirty Pounds Pounds for his Delinquency in the 4 Class in Capt. Sam Sands Comp’y, Pr Me Abraham Lincoln.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges and light staining. Provenance: the Collection of Norman Boas, Christie’s, December 2017. Accompanied by a packet of provenance including autograph dealer Norman Boas’ original catalog description, correspondence associated with researching the piece, and a photocopy of a matching exemplar of Lincoln’s handwriting and signature. Starting Bid $200

Grant writes to his Ambassador to France 38. U. S. Grant. LS as president, one

37. Andrew Johnson.

LS as president, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, July 28, 1865. Letter to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, in full: “Mr. W. C. Church Publisher of the Army and Navy Journal desires to publish in his paper such Orders, Circulars etc of the War Department as are of public interest. I recommend that if consistent with the interest of the service his wish be acceded to.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Starting Bid $200

page, 5 x 8, personal monogrammed stationery, January 12, 1870. Letter to diplomat Elihu B. Washburne, in full: “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of two copies of ‘Etudes Pratiques sur la Question d’Orient’ mentioned in your letter of the 26th of November, and request that you will convey to the author my thanks for his kindness in sending them.” A secretarial hand on second integral page notes that that letter was written at the Executive Mansion. The letter is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Written by Benoît Brunswik, Practical Studies on the Eastern Question: Reforms and Surrenders was published

by Veuve Berger-Levrault et fils in 1869. A congressman from Illinois before and during the American Civil War, Washburne was a political ally of President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. When the latter was elected commander-in-chief, Washburne was briefly appointed Secretary of State—for a full 11 days—before assuming the post as United States Minister to France from 1869 to 1877. Starting Bid $200

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39. Rutherfo rd B. Hayes. ALS as

president signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, August 19, 1878. Letter to L. B. Carvell, in part: “I am in receipt of your kind letter of the 14th. It has not been in my plan to stop in Wisconsin. It was expected that I would return from St. Paul to Fremont direct and be at F. the 2nd week in Sept. But I am disposed to remember the arrangement, and if practicable to stop in Madison the 10th.” In fine condition, with light toning along the top edge.

Starting Bid $200

40. Rutherford B. Hayes. LS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, Executive Mansion letterhead, June 3, no year. Letter of recommendation, in full: “Eugene Burdine wishes a place in the Public printing office. If it can be given him without injustice to others consistently with the public service, I will be especially gratified.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original Executive Mansion transmittal envelope. Starting Bid $200

Exceedingly scarce Garfield presidential appointment of a New York postmaster 41. James A. Garfield. Extremely rare partly-printed

DS as president, one page, 17 x 14, February 16, 1881.

President Garfield appoints John A. Hubbard to the position of Postmaster of Lockport, New York. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Garfield, and countersigned

by Postmaster General Thomas L. James. Beautifully archivally double-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 34 x 21. Intersecting folds, some light toning and mirroring of seal and ribbon to right side of document (a portion of which is over Garfield’s signature, but does not affect the clarity or legibility at all), and some scattered light creases, otherwise fine condition.

The gold foil seal is toned with small tears at the top, and retains its original bright red ribbons.

Garfield died just 200 days into his presidency, but hit the ground running when it came to making a plethora of appointments. Mistakenly dated about three weeks before Garfield actually assumed the high office on March 4, 1881, this oversight was most likely a casualty of the hectic environment surrounding the rigors of political nominations and appointments. Interestingly enough, when Garfield took office, the Post Office Department was the largest department in the federal government-and highly prone to corruption-an embarrassment to both the president and his Republican Party.

Documents signed by Garfield while in office are extremely rare, ranking second only to William Henry Harrison in scarcity.

Oversized. Starting Bid $1000

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Excessively rare handwritten telegram from President Garfield 42. James A. Garfield. ALS as presi-

dent signed “J. A. Garfield,” written in pencil on a 5.75 x 8.25 American Union telegraph sheet, June 4, [1881]. A telegram directed to O. L. Pruden at the “Executive Mansion,” dispatched from Fort Monroe during his visit to Virginia.

In full: “If you have any bulletin from New York repeat it to me here.” In fine condition, with two very small tape stains to the upper corners. Garfield was in Virginia to visit the Hampton Institute, Fort Monroe, and an old soldiers’ home, where on June 5th he was greeted by 750 veterans marching in review. He would be shot by Charles Guiteau less than a month later, on July 2nd, and he died of complications in September. Because of Guiteau’s devilish feat, Garfield’s autograph as president is of the utmost rarity—this is just the second autograph letter as president by Garfield we have offered. Starting Bid $200

44. Chester A. Arthur. ALS as president, two pages, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, November 2, 1884. Letter to New York County District Attorney Daniel G. Robbins, in full: “I send you copy of a paper received from the State Dept. It ought to have been issued some days ago but I have been so busy with other matters, that I have not given it attention.

Please look it over, so that when I see you on Monday night or Tuesday you will be able to make some suggestions. I will be at the Fifth Ave. Hotel on Monday at 10–30 & hope to see you there & that you will be able to spend part of the next day with me. I want to return this paper here, on Tuesday night.”

In very good to fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds.

Starting Bid $200

Boldly penned letter from Arthur 43. Chester A. Arthur. ALS, one

page, 4.5 x 6.75, personal Impelle Obstantia letterhead, May 11, no year. Written from New York’s Fifth Avenue Hotel, a letter to Dr. Cornelius R. Agnew, in full: “Thank you for your kind invitation. I would be glad to go with you but I have another engagement to which I must keep.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, as well as by the personal calling card of Dr. Agnew, bearing a note to his nephew, “the autograph of our President.” Dr. Cornelius Agnew was a distinguished eye and ear specialist, as well as a professor at Columbia University’s medical school. Provenance: The Everett Fisher Collection. Starting Bid $200

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45. Grover Cleveland. ALS as president, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, February 17, 1897. Letter to Dr. K. C. Gibson in New York, in part: “Two or three weeks ago I received a line from you saying you would call on me the next Wednesday. I sent the note back to Mrs. Cleveland and when the specified Wednesday came, we watched for you, and have been watching for you every Wednesday since…I am sorry if there has been a misunderstanding.” In very good to fine condition, with toning over the first page from prior display. Starting Bid $200

48. William and Ida McKinley. Ink

signatures, “William McKinley” and “Ida S. McKinley” on an off-white 4 x 3.25 stationery sheet with embossed monogram. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

46. Grover Cleveland. ALS as president, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Executive Mansion letterhead, October 23, 1885. Letter to a gentleman in Buffalo, in part: “I thank you for the kind invitation to be your guest during my contemplated stay in Buffalo. I often feel now that I ought not to have made plans to vote this year, because it seems almost impossible to spend the time it will involve, away from the seat of government. And if I go at all I must not stay in Buffalo but a few hours, returning the same day I arrive. So you see I shall hardly stay anywhere except in the car; and yet I hope I may be able within the short time I allow myself, to see you and Mrs. Brown. I have wondered more than once why it was that you had not looked in on us here, and I hope you will not continue to neglect this administration. The assurance you give me that I am remembered in your prayers is most comforting.

I daily feel…I will not say discouraged, but—depressed at the prospect of all I have to do and the appreciation of my weakness.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“Tell your friends that in the language of ‘Alice Through the Looking-Glass’ what the President tells them three times is true”

47. William McKinley. TLS as president,

one page, 6.75 x 9, Executive Mansion letterhead, October 11, 1900. Letter to William H. Arnoux, former judge of the Supreme Court of New York City, in full: “I have received your letter of the 8th instant and noted its contents with interest. Please accept cordial thanks for your courtesy in writing me, which I assure you is much appreciated.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

49. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, March 3, 1906. Letter to Charles Emory Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press and former United States Postmaster General, in full: “Does the enclosed copy of my letter to the Attorney General cover Judge Townsend’s case? Tell your friends that in the language of ‘Alice Through the Looking-Glass’ what the President tells them three times is true—and I have said this thirty times three.” In very good to fine condition, with faint toning, and a light old tape stain near the bottom edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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Roosevelt appoints his former Rough Rider commander 50. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 21 x 16, December 7, 1903. President Roosevelt appoints Leonard Wood as a “Major General in the service of the United States.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by Secretary of War Elihu Root.

Original blue seal remains affixed to lower left corner. In very good to fine, folded condition, with some light creasing and soiling. Leonard Wood was a Medal of Honor-winning military officer and physician (1860-1927) who served as Army Chief of Staff and then Governor-General of Cuba and the Philippines. During the Spanish-American War, he commanded the Rough Riders, with Theodore Roosevelt as his secondin-command. Starting Bid $200

Taft edits a biography draft mere weeks after leaving the White House 51. William H. Taft. Original manuscript

draft of William H. Taft’s biographical entry for the American Encyclopedia of National Biography by pastor and magazine editor John Wesley Hill, 10 pages, 8.5 x 10.5, with seven pages bearing ink notations and emendations in Taft’s own hand (pages 7–9 are without Taft handwriting). Of the nearly 200 words penned by Taft, the majority can be found on pages one (34 words), three (44), four (28), and five (36). On page three, Taft writes vertically along the left margin: “While in the Philippines, Mr. Taft was twice offered by President Roosevelt appointment to the Supreme Bench of the United States but he reluctantly declined because he felt that he could not then give up the work in the Philippines without prejudice to the cause.” On page five, Taft emends a section relating to the Cuban occupation: “He announced a basis of compromise approved by President Roosevelt which President Palma declined to participate in. Then President Palma resigned and left the government headless. Having no other recourse, Mr. Taft announced a provisional government and [declared himself provisional governor].” The manuscript also bears numerous emendations by Hill, and four pages feature affixed newspaper clippings. Also included with the manuscript is a TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7.5 x 10, personal letterhead, June 14, 1913, addressed to Hill, in full: I have yours of June 12th, enclosing a biographical sketch of myself which was sent to you for revision by the American Encyclopedia of National Biography. I have made some memoranda in it by way of correction, and return it herewith.” In overall very good to fine condition, with creasing to the letter, and binding holes, creasing, and some edge loss to the biographical sketch.

John W. Hill was the chancellor of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee from 1916-1936, and prior to that, a pastor at the Metropolitan Temple Methodist and Episcopal Church in New York City. Both Hill and Taft were originally from Ohio, and their personal friendship spanned decades. Taft had departed the White House only three months prior, and he soon accepted the position of Kent Professor of Law and Legal History at Yale Law School, arriving in New Haven on April 1, 1913.

Given that was it was too late in the semester to teach an academic course, Taft instead prepared eight lectures on ‘Questions of Modern Government,’ which he delivered in May. Starting Bid $300

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Official state letter from President Taft to “His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians” 52. William H. Taft. LS as president, signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 10.25 x 14, June 28, 1909. Official letter of state to “His Majesty Leopold II, King of the Belgians,” in full: “I have received your letter of the 26th of May last, informing me of the recall of Baron Moncheur, who has for some time past been the accredited representative of the Government of Your Majesty near the Government of the United States, and who has been called to the service of Your Majesty in other parts.

The termination of Baron Moncheur’s diplomatic relations with this Government is regretted, as he had won the esteem of all having official relations with him and had thus promoted the good feeling between the two governments which it is my desire to preserve and strengthen. I pray Your Majesty to accept my best wishes for your personal welfare and for the prosperity of the people of Belgium.” Signed at the conclusion by President Taft and countersigned by Secretary of State Philander C. Knox. In fine condition. Baron Ludovic Moncheur served as Belgium’s diplomat in Washington from 1902 to 1909, when he was transferred to Constantinople. He remained in that post until 1914, when Turkey’s entry into World War I led to his recall. An interesting letter from one head of state to another. Starting Bid $200

53. Warren G. Harding. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 16, 1922. Letter to Rollins Lewis, in full: “It was very good of you to write so thoughtful a letter as that which you addressed to me under date of September 16th. I gratefully appreciate all the kindly things you say therein.

In these days when there are so many cross-currents in the public opinion of the country it is good to be assured that there are thoughtful people who are in accord with the purposes of those who must bear the burden of authority and responsibility.” In fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge.

Starting Bid $200

A paycheck for President Roosevelt 54. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Extremely rare

presidential paycheck from the Treasurer of the United States, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type as payable to “Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, The White House, Washington D.C.,” for $937.50, April 30, 1934.

Prominently endorsed on the reverse in bold fountain pen, “Franklin D. Roosevelt.” In fine condition. Issued while FDR was implementing his New Deal to alleviate the nation from the Great Depression, this is a superb example of a presidential rarity. Starting Bid $500

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Roosevelt advises patience for any additional funding of Mount Rushmore 55. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as

president, two pages, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, July 24, 1940. Letter to Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, concerning the monument’s creation and funding, in full: “I have received your letter of July 13 concerning the Mount Rushmore National Memorial and requesting additional funds for the Great Hall.

Specific authorizations and appropriations have been made for the Memorial in sums totaling $750,000. The last appropriation in the amount of $175,000 was included in the Independent Offices Appropriation Act approved March 16, 1939. I have reviewed your testimony before the House Sub-committee on Appropriations on January 17, 1939, in connection with the $175,000 appropriation and am enclosing a copy of that part referring to the completion of the project. The members of the Sub-committee endeavored to develop information as to the amount of funds and period of time necessary to finish the work and your testimony indicated that additional federal funds would not be requested.

The congress inserted language in that appropriation item specifying: ‘for the completion of the work, except the inscription ***’ since you stated, as noted in the attached excerpt from the hearings, that there would be no objection to that proposal. You are familiar with the objections of certain members of Congress to the project and the difficulty in obtaining appropriations in the past. I am certain, therefore, that any effort to authorize work not previously provided for would not be considered favorably in view of your definite statements before the Appropriations Committee last year that additional funds would not be requested...

In the circumstances, it would not be advisable to submit to the Congress a proposal for new work on the Memorial not covered by specific authorizations to date. However, if the Commission desires to recommend a development program to provide for any essentials it considers necessary for the project, the proposal will be considered for any legislative action possible which would not be in conflict with the financial program for the existing emergency.” In fine condition, with a light diagonal crease to the second page.

To supplement the massive presidential busts of Mount Rushmore, Borglum sought to create a large inscription or entablature to be carved alongside the figures. The tablet, slated to be about 80 by 120 feet and in the shape of the Louisiana Purchase, would describe the nine most important events in the history of the United States from 1776 to 1906. When the proposal fell through, Borglum next planned to create a large room within the mountain, a great hall. This chamber, which was to be drilled into the north wall of the small canyon behind the faces, would hold the documents and artifacts most central to American democratic history. Construction of the hall took place between July 1938 and July 1939, when a 70-foot tunnel was blasted into the mountain, but work was halted in 1939 when Congress insisted that construction should solely focus on the completion of the faces. When Borglum died in March 1941, his son carried on with the project until funds finally exhausted in late October.

Some 56 years later, on August 9, 1998, Borglum’s great hall was completed when a repository of records was placed in the floor of the hall entry. Starting Bid $200

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56. Harry S. Truman. Archive of seven TLSs from Harry S. Truman and over 40 vintage glossy photos from the collection of Congressman Ralph Harding. The letters, each one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal ‘Independence, Missouri’ letterhead, date between May 1962 and December 1965, all of which are addressed to Harding, with subject matter concerning Harding’s 1962 Congressional campaign, in addition to birthday and New Year wishes. On May 21, 1962, he writes: “Nothing would please me more than to come to Idaho if you think it would be helpful in your campaign. I told the National Chairman that if things work out so I could dispense with some of the dates I have already made I would be glad to do anything I could on that campaign. I understand the President is making a trip out West at that time and maybe we can get together on a meeting.”

The collection of photographs document Truman’s trip to Idaho in September 1962 in support of Harding’s Congressional bid, with the majority of images depicting Harding welcoming Truman shortly after the latter’s arrival; photos include: a group of 35 deckle-edge candid photos, ranging in size from 3.5 x 3.5 to 5 x 3.5, with the smaller photos stamped in the lower border, “Sept. 1962”; a pair of color 5 x 3.5 photos; and five 9 x 7 photos. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

57. Harry S. Truman.

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 12, 1946. Letter to Dr. Hamilton Holt, the president of Rollins College, in full: “I regret very much my failure to arrive in Florida for the honorary degree, which you were proposing to give me. I hope the occasion will arise so that the visit can yet be made at some time in the near future.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

58. Harry S. Truman.

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, September 10, 1952. Letter to noted Austin lawyer Creekmore Fath, in full: “I certainly did appreciate your good letter of the sixth. I am of the opinion that ‘Shivercrats’ are in the minority in Texas. I also appreciate what you have to say about the oil tax situation, particularly as it affects the depletion allowance.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Shivercrats were a conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party in the 1950s named for Texas Gov. Allan Shivers. The term was first used in 1952 after Shivers backed Republican Dwight Eisenhower for president over Democrat Adlai Stevenson. Starting Bid $200

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In the wake of the 1955 Geneva Summit, Ike writes to the famed commander of the Battle of the Bulge 59. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 3, 1955. Letter to General Anthony McAuliffe, then-commander of the US Army in Europe, in full: “While in Geneva I was gratified to learn of the support your command was giving to the U.S. Delegation, and particularly to have the opportunity to meet Major Carpenter, Captain Coles, and Mr. Bartlett, who were in charge of the operation. In meeting them, I was able to express in person my appreciation of the fine work being accomplished. Since, however, I could not meet all of the members of your command on duty with us, I hope you will let each of them know of my appreciation.

To you, my thanks for the support given by your command as a whole.” In very good to fine condition, with four old tape stains. This letter comes mere weeks after Eisenhower met with global leaders like Anthony Eden, John Foster Dulles, Edgar Faure, Nikolai Bulganin, and Nikita Khrushchev at the peace-seeking Geneva Summit on July 18, 1955.

The most significant proposal made by President Eisenhower was his ‘Open Skies’ plan, which called for an international aerial monitoring system that could potentially lead to the disarmament of all weapons of mass destruction; ultimately, Bulganin and Khrushchev declined Eisenhower’s idea of allowing spy satellite technology to orbit over sovereign territory. The recipient of this letter, General Anthony McAuliffe, was one of Eisenhower’s most invaluable commanders during World War II; McAuliffe’s reply of ‘NUTS!’ to German brass during the Battle of the Bulge became a rallying cry for the entire Allied forces. Starting Bid $200

60. Jacqueline Kennedy. Early ALS signed “Jackie,” penned inside a Christmas greeting card, measures 8 x 4 unfolded, no date. Letter to close friend and distant relative Rosamund Lee, whom Kennedy refers to as “Squirming Plum Pudding,” in full: “I hope you have a lovely Xmas. Maybe I’ll see you at the holiday dance. I hope so—and please write me a letter someday—sob—I miss you lots—squeezly blood brother.” In fine condition. Of a similar age, Jackie Bouvier and Rosamund Lee shared extended family connections, and both had lived in Long Island. The cousin of Hugh D. Auchincloss, Jackie’s stepfather, was Charles C. Auchincloss, who was Rosamund’s maternal grandfather. Starting Bid $200

61. Jacqueline Kennedy. ANS signed “Jackie,” penned at the top of a 5 x

3.75 ‘thank you’ card sent to well-wishers after the death of her mother, Janet Lee Bouvier, who passed away from complications arising from Alzheimer’s disease on July 22, 1989. The note, in full: “Thank you dear Rozzie—with all love, Jackie.”

In fine condition, with a faint, thin diagonal stain. The recipient, Rosamund Lee, was a longtime friend of Jackie Kennedy who shared extended family connections, and both had lived in Long Island. The cousin of Hugh D. Auchincloss, Jackie’s stepfather, was Charles C. Auchincloss, who was Rosamund’s maternal grandfather. Starting Bid $200

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Jackie’s grade school diet plan— “One ice cream a day” 62. Jacqueline Kennedy. Delightful handwritten nutrition plan made by a 12-yearold Jacqueline Kennedy, penned by the future first lady on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet in blue fountain pen, (spelling retained): “DIET / Breakfast, Toast—no butter—milk—egg / Luch, Carrots—meat—one cookie—fruit / Super, Slad—Cake / Candy twice a day, Do not eat between meals, One ice cream a day, Eat 5 times a day.” Kennedy has embellished her ‘diet plan’ with splendid ink and crayon sketches of six strawberry ice cream cones and an apparent self-portrait of Kennedy enjoying a strawberry milkshake. In the lower right corner, Kennedy has added “Lee 1941,” which denotes the recipient of this diet plan, her younger sister, Caroline Lee Bouvier. In fine condition, with punch holes to the left margin.

A wonderfully amusing original sketch and diet plan for the future Mrs. John F. Kennedy. Known for her slim frame and strict eating habits, Kennedy, according to former assistant Kathy McKeon, maintained a daily nutrition plan of ‘a boiled egg and tea in the morning, cottage cheese with fresh fruit for lunch, and a poached chicken breast or fish with a salad or steamed vegetables for dinner.’ However, McKeon affirms that Kennedy never fully lost her sweet tooth: ‘Sometimes we’d crash into each other at night in the kitchen pantry...She was eating ice cream out of the container with a big spoon. Not a teaspoon but a big spoon!

She was a lot of fun.’ Starting Bid $200

64. John F. Kennedy. TLS

63. John F. Kennedy.

Fantastic handaddressed and free franked mailing envelope, 8.5 x 4, signed in the return address area, “Lt. J. F. Kennedy, PT Shakedown, S.C.T.C., Miami, Fla.,” addressed in Kennedy’s hand to “Ens. R. R. Flood, 125 Church St., Newport, R.I.,” and marked “Free” in the upper right. Postmarked at Miami, March 27, 1944. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, opening tears along the right edge, and a long central diagonal crease. Contained within this envelope was a notable letter from Kennedy, who was recuperating after PT-109 had been destroyed just eight months earlier, to Richard R. Flood, who had been his brother Joe Kennedy’s roommate at Harvard; a photocopy of the letter is included. Like Kennedy, Flood served in the Navy during World War II, rising to lieutenant.

An important early autograph from the future president. Starting Bid $200

as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, postmarked February 28, 1962.

Letter to Glenn F. Warren, the Mayor of Indian Creek Village in Florida, in full: “I am sorry that I have delayed thanking you for your many courtesies to me and my staff during my recent trip to the Miami Beach area. You were extremely kind and I am very grateful to you. Hoping to see you again sometime soon and with kind personal regards.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall toning, an old tape stain near the bottom edge, and two small corner mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Starting Bid $200

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“Jack” receives praise for his Pulitzer-winning “Profiles in Courage” 65. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “Many thanks, Jack,” one page, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, May 23, 1957. Letter to noted Bay State politician Andrew R. Quigley, in full: “It was very good of you to send congratulations upon the award of the Pulitzer Prize to ‘Profiles in Courage.’ Needless to say, I was most gratified by the announcement; and the pleasure of it all was heightened by the generous messages I received from you and other friends. Thanks for thinking of me—but don’t count on a repeat performance!” In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner.

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

“Evidence anew of what a young American with determination and courage can accomplish” 66. John F. Kennedy.

TLS as president, signed “Sincerely, John F. Kennedy,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 28, 1961. Letter to Senator Frank Church of Idaho, about newly elected Idaho Congressman Ralph Harding. In part: “The election of Ralph Harding to the Congress of the United States is evidence anew of what a young American with determination and courage can accomplish. In becoming the first Democrat in 24 years to win election from Idaho’s Second Congressional District, Congressman Harding overcame obstacles that to many would have seemed insurmountable.

Although the youngest member of the House of Representatives, he has demonstrated ability and adeptness in serving his State and the Nation that are usually attained only after many years of service in the Congress.” In fine condition, with light overall toning. This letter is particularly noteworthy given the age of its subjects: at age 32 in 1957, Church became the youngest member of the Senate (a title he held until June 1961); at age 43 in 1960, Kennedy became the youngest person ever elected to the presidency; and at age 31 in 1960, Harding became the youngest member of Congress. A highly desirable, boldly signed letter from President Kennedy to one of his Democratic allies. Starting Bid $200

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Five days after the loss of his infant son, Patrick 67. John F. Kennedy. TLS

as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 14, 1963. Letter to Congressman Ralph Harding and his wife, expressing appreciation for condolences sent after the death of his infant child Patrick Bouvier Kennedy. In full: “Mrs. Kennedy and I were deeply moved by your thoughtful remembrance on the loss of our son. Your kind expression of sympathy meant a great deal to us.” Kennedy strikes through “Congressman” in the salutation and writes ‘Ralph” in his own hand. In fine condition, with two paperclip impressions to the top edge. Five days prior, John and Jackie Kennedy lost their newborn son Patrick to infant respiratory distress syndrome 39 hours after his birth. Having already suffered a miscarriage in 1954, and a stillbirth the following year, Patrick’s death was an especially difficult loss for the First Couple. An assassin’s bullet would claim the life of President Kennedy just three months later. Starting Bid $200

68. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 9, Congress

of the United States letterhead, September 28, 1951. Letter to Enrico Parante of the Local 80 Italian Clothing Workers Union, in full, “I want to thank you for your wonderful cooperation in behalf of the meeting at Faneuil Hall last Saturday evening. Your organization contributed greatly to its success. I look forward to seeing you in the near future.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, bearing a Kennedy franking stamp to upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

69. Kennedy China Bowl and Saucer. Two pieces of Kennedy family-

owned transfer-printed porcelain china in the ‘Whitby’ pattern, manufactured by the Syracuse China Company, comprising a bread plate and soup bowl. Both bear factory backmarks in overglaze green. In overall fine condition. Provenance: part of lot 178, Property from Kennedy Family Homes, Sotheby’s, 2005. Both retain their “Property from Kennedy Family Homes” labels affixed at the center. A desirable pairing of Kennedy family china. Starting Bid $200

70. Kennedy China Teacup and Saucer.

Two pieces of Kennedy family-owned transferprinted porcelain china in the Colmar pattern, manufactured by the German company Villeroy & Boch, comprising a saucer and teacup with floral design. Both bear factory backmarks. In overall fine condition. Provenance: part of lot 199, Property from Kennedy Family Homes, Sotheby’s, 2005. Both retain their “Property from Kennedy Family Homes” labels. A delicate and attractive pairing of china from the Kennedy household. Starting Bid $200

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71. John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy. Incredibly rare 4 x 2.25 admission ticket for a speech made by Senator John F. Kennedy at the Maxwell House Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on February 24, 1959, signed in ballpoint, “John Kennedy,” “Jacqueline Kennedy,” and “Robert F. Kennedy.” The ticket is affixed to a 7.75 x 6 cardstock mount. In very good to fine condition, with light overall unobtrusive creasing.

In the late winter of 1959, Senator Kennedy spoke at a sold out Democratic party banquet at the Maxwell House Hotel in downtown Nashville. Kennedy’s announcement to run for president in January 1960—nearly a year from this event—was hardly a surprise to party insiders who had observed the dapper Bay State senator during his three years of ‘informal campaigning.’ As such, 1959 proved a decidedly hectic year for JFK, who held public events on a daily basis, often multiple times a day. After fashioning each oration to the particular host city or state, Kennedy faithfully expounded on four major issues—the well-being of senior citizens, the urgent call for labor management reform, the encroachment of communism and the Soviet Union, and the need for effective and innovative ideas from the American public. A magnificent keepsake that represents the premiere instance in which we have offered an item signed by John, Jackie, and Robert Kennedy. Starting Bid $500

Johnson appoints the president of the MPAA to the “Board of Foreign Scholarships” 72. Lyndon B. Johnson. DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 11.75, April 10, 1967. President Johnson appoints Jack K. Valenti as “a Member of the Board of Foreign Scholarships.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Johnson and countersigned by the acting Secretary of State. Beige paper seal remains affixed to lower left. Rolled and in fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity stating that the document was obtained from the estate of Jack and Mary Margaret Valenti, as well as the original State Department mailing tube.

Before he became the president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Valenti served as a liaison with the news media during President John F. Kennedy and VicePresident Lyndon B. Johnson’s November 22, 1963 visit to Dallas, Texas. Valenti was in the presidential motorcade and, following the assassination of President Kennedy, was present in the famous photograph of Johnson’s swearing-in aboard Air Force One. Starting Bid $200

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Extremely rare ALS from President Carter 73. Jimmy Carter. ALS as president signed “Jimmy,” one

page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, November 29, 1977. Brief letter to New York Senator Pat Moynihan, in full: “I appreciated your constructive press release of 11/18/re telephone communications eavesdropping.” In very good to fine condition, with a circular stain to the left of the letterhead, an erasure to the lower blank area, a bit of clear tape at the top edge, and associated light surface loss to the top and bottom edges. A decidedly rare piece of presidential correspondence, handwritten letters from Jimmy Carter remain virtually unattainable, with this example being only the third we have offered. A choice presidential letter augmented by its recipient, a former White House counselor to President Nixon, and the mention of ‘telephone communications eavesdropping.’ Starting Bid $500

Two months in office, Reagan appoints a member to his Economic Policy Advisory Board 74. Ronald Reagan. Rare

partly-printed DS as president, one page, 17.75 x 14, March 20, 1981. President Reagan appoints James T. Lynn of Maryland as a “Member of the President’s Economic Policy Advisory Board.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Reagan. Left side bears the original white paper seal and an autopen signature of Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 23.25 x 19.5. In fine condition.

On March 2, 1981, Reagan signed Executive Order 12296 and established the Economic Policy Advisory Board. Composed of members from private life appointed by the president, the committee’s functions included advising Reagan with respect to the objectives and conduct of the overall domestic and international economic policy of the United States, working with the Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs, and conducting a continuing review and assessment of economic policy, information reported thereon to the president whenever requested. Reagan remains excessively rare in signed presidential appointments, with this example dating to exactly two months after he took the nation’s highest office. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $500

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“I’m a believer in quiet diplomacy”

Reagan writes to his old movie choreographer— “The job I have now maybe I should learn a highkick” 76.

Ronald Reagan. TLS as

75. Ronald Reagan. TLS as president signed “Ron,” 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, July 9, 1981. Letter to John O. Koehle of the World Services Division, in full: “Forgive me for being so tardy in answering your letter, but I can only excuse myself on the press of business and little traveling. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your giving me all the information that you gathered. It adds a great deal to my knowledge of what is going on over there in the captive nations. I was particularly interested to read your comments about the resurgence of religion. I have had a feeling, particularly in view of the Pope’s visit to Poland, that religion might very well turn out to be the Soviet’s Achilles’ heel.

I’ve had some reports that it is even going on in an underground way in Russia itself. I know I’m being criticized for not having made a great speech outlining what would be the Reagan foreign policy. I have a foreign policy; I’m working on it. I just don’t happen to think that it’s wise to always stand up and put in quotation marks in front of the world what your foreign policy is. I’m a believer in quiet diplomacy and so far we’ve had several quite triumphant experiences by using that method. The problem is, you can’t talk about it afterward or then you can’t do it again. Please give Dorothy my very best regards and, again, thanks to you for a most informative letter.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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president signed “Ron,” one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, August 11, 1983. Letter to noted Hollywood choreographer LeRoy Prinz, who was rehabilitating at the V. A. Medical Center in Los Angeles, in full: “Your daughter, Lee Barker, wrote me about your illness. LeRoy you can’t do this to me. I was counting on you to teach me how to do a timestep. All those years at Warner Bros. and I never learned. Of course in the job I have now maybe I should learn a highkick. There are plenty of targets back here I could practice on. Seriously, old friend you’ll be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself. Nancy sends her very best regards as do I.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Prinz, a friend of Reagan from their early days in Hollywood, passed away from natural causes on September 15, 1983. Starting Bid $200

77. George Bush. ALS as president signed “GB,” one page,

6.25 x 3.5, Presidential stationery card, October 5, 1990. Quick letter to his fishing buddy Robert A. Boilard, in full: “Do you think these’ll work. Sorry to miss this weekend in Martin. Love to all.”

In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

The President-elect to his fishing pal— “Soon the blues’ll be coming back and so will I” 78. George Bush. ALS as president-elect signed “George,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.25, vice presidential stationery card, November 26, 1988. Letter to his fishing buddy Robert A. Boilard, in full: “Before heading back to D.C. I just want to thank you for my great reel and for the kids’ rods. You’re a thoughtful guy and so are those at Seb’s who made the engraved plate etc. Hang in—soon the blues’ll be coming back and so will I. Have great Xmas.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original ‘Vice President’ mailing envelope, as well as a copy of the original letter from Boilard. Bush became the first sitting vice president to be elected president since Martin Van Buren in 1836, when he outlasted Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis in the 1988 United States presidential election, which occurred some 18 days earlier. Starting Bid $200

Obama promises “to do everything I can to improve the economy” 79. Barack Obama. ALS as president, one page, 6.5 x 4.25, White House

stationery card, no date. Letter to a supporter named “Debi,” in full: “Thank you for your moving letter. I know things have been very tough these last couple of years, and we are working to try to get families like yours more help on refinancing. I pray for your husband’s recovery, and will continue to do everything I can to improve the economy.” In fine condition, with faint overall toning. Accompanied by the original White House envelope. Handwritten letters from Obama as president remain especially scarce. Starting Bid $300

Terrific photo of five American presidents, with the rare inclusion of Obama 80. Five Presidents. Desirable color semi-glossy 13 x 10.25

photo of President Barack Obama posing alongside former American Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum dedication ceremony on April 25, 2013, signed by each president in the lower border in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with over a dozen pieces of clear tape to the edges (and an associated area of surface loss to the right border), all of which could be matted out to make a terrific display. A very unusual and highly sought-after cast of American presidents—Obama is rarely found on multi-signed presidential photographs. Starting Bid $300

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81. George Bush

82. George Bush

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84. George W. Bush

85. George W. Bush

86. Jimmy Carter

87. Jimmy Carter

88. Jimmy Carter

89. Jimmy Carter

90. Grover Cleveland

91. Grover Cleveland

92. Grover Cleveland

93. Bill Clinton

94. Bill Clinton

95. Bill Clinton

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96. Bill Clinton and Al Gore

97. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200

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100. Dwight D. Eisenhower Starting Bid $200

104. Dwight D. Eisenhower

103. Dwight D. Eisenhower

98. Calvin Coolidge Starting Bid $200

101. Dwight D. Eisenhower

99. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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102. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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105. Dwight D. Eisenhower

106. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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107. Caroline Fillmore

108. Millard Fillmore

109. Gerald Ford

110. Gerald Ford

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111. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200

112. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200

115. Gerald Ford Invitational

116. Gerald Ford Invitational

119. Warren G. Harding

120. Warren G. Harding

123. Benjamin Harrison

124. Herbert Hoover

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113. Gerald Ford Starting Bid $200

114. Gerald and Betty Ford

117. Gerald Ford Invitational

118. Gerald Ford Invitational

121. Benjamin Harrison

122. Benjamin Harrison

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125. Herbert Hoover

126. Herbert Hoover

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127. Andrew Johnson Starting Bid $200

128. Lyndon B. Johnson

131. Lyndon B. Johnson

132. Lyndon B. Johnson

135. John F. Kennedy

136. John F. Kennedy

137. John F. Kennedy

138. John F. Kennedy

139. John F. and Ted Kennedy

140. John F. Kennedy: Mona Lisa Exhibition

141. Abraham Lincoln

142. Abraham Lincoln

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129. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

133. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

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130. Lyndon B. Johnson Starting Bid $200

134. John F. Kennedy Starting Bid $200

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143. Abraham Lincoln

144. Abraham Lincoln

145. Richard Nixon

146. Richard Nixon

147. Richard Nixon

148. Richard Nixon Starting Bid $200

149. Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew

150. Presidential Pennants

151. Ronald Reagan

152. Ronald Reagan

153. Ronald Reagan

154. Ronald Reagan

155. Ronald and Nancy Reagan

156. Republican National Convention: 1908

157. Franklin D.Roosevelt

158. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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159. Franklin D. Roosevelt

160. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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163. Theodore Roosevelt

164. William H. Taft

165. William H. Taft

166. Harry S. Truman

167. Harry S. Truman

168. Harry S. Truman

169. Harry S. Truman

170. Harry S. Truman

171. [George Washington]

172. White House Brick

173. Edith Wilson

174. Woodrow Wilson

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162. Theodore Roosevelt

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notables Declaration of Independence Sought-after 1848 Force print of the Declaration of Independence 175. Declaration of Independence Force Print. Striking rice paper

engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 26 x 29.5, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archives, beginning, “In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America.” In very good to fine condition, the upper right edge trimmed off, and splitting along the intersecting folds (some of which have been repaired on the reverse with archival tape). By 1820, the original Declaration of Independence had seriously deteriorated due to inappropriate handling and storage, creating an immediate need for a facsimile reproduction. Commissioned by John Quincy Adams, William J. Stone engraved a copperplate by lifting ink directly from the original and creating a perfect copy. He printed 201 before placing the plate in storage for safekeeping.

Twenty years later, in 1843, Peter Force was commissioned

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

Starting Bid $1000

176. Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues.

ADS, signed “Ch. Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 7.25 x 3, September 3, 1782.

Handwritten financial document, in part: “At Thirty Days sight of this my second of Exchange, first, third & fourth not paid, pay unto Mr. William Brown or Order, Fifty Pounds Sterling in livres tournois at the rate of ten pence half penny sterling p. livre, value received of him.” Double-matted and framed with Carroll’s personal bookplate to an overall size of 12.75 x 12.75. In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the upper left corner, and light show-through from docketing on the reverse.

Starting Bid $200

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177. Josiah Bartlett. Partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, September 24, 1788.

Land agreement between John Calef and Thomas Elkins, both of Kingstown in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, filled out entirely in Josiah Bartlett’s hand. In part: “I John Caleb…in consideration of the sum of one hundred & forty two pounds…already paid to me by Thomas Elkins…do hereby acknowledge have given, granted, bargained, sold…one piece containing thirteen acres & one hundred & fifty rods.” Signed at the conclusion by Bartlett as justice of the peace. Impressively matted and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 18.5 x 29.5. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light stains, and small areas of paper loss at the top edge and the fold intersections. Starting Bid $200

Franklin grants a parcel of land less than a month after his stirring speech at the Constitutional Convention 178. Benjamin Franklin. Vellum manuscript DS, signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 15.75 x 13.5, October 15, 1787. As president of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, Franklin grants a parcel of land called “Plumb Bottom” in Wharton Township, Fayette County, to John McClean. Signed in the left margin beneath the large embossed paper seal. Another wax and paper seal to the reverse shows through lightly to the blank margin at upper right. Mounted and matted with a color image and engraved plaque to an overall size of 21 x 31.5.

In very good to fine condition, with a hint of toning along the heavy intersecting folds, and slightly irregular adhesion to signature, which is otherwise large and clean.

A few months earlier, on May 25, the Constitutional Convention convened at Philadelphia, and the fiftyfive delegates, including Franklin, spent a heated summer hammering out the core issues and fine points of what would emerge as the Constitution of the United States. The proceedings were marked throughout by much disagreement and even divisiveness, which was largely alleviated by Franklin’s dramatic speech on September 17, the final day of the Convention. Franklin, too weak to address the assembly himself, entrusted his words to fellow Pennsylvanian James Wilson: ‘I agree to this Constitution with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a general Government necessary for us, and there is no form of Government but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered….

I doubt…whether any other Convention we can obtain, may be able to make a better Constitution…. Thus I consent…to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best.’ Starting Bid $1000

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In a pristinely preserved, rare pre-war letter from England, Ben Franklin calms his worrying wife 179. Benjamin Franklin. Beautifully

penned ALS signed “B. Franklin,” one page, 8 x 8.5, February 20, 1774. In a rare letter to his wife, addressed at the top, “My Dear Child,” Franklin boldly writes in his unmistakably elaborate and florid script, in full: “I have written fully to you & several Friends

by Capt. All; but as I know you like to have a Letter by every Ship, I add this line by Capt.

Falconer, just to let you know, that I continue, Thanks to God, in good Health & Spirits, and purpose setting my Face homeward in May next, God willing.

My Love to our Children. I am ever, Your affectionate Husband.”

Archivally mounted, cloth-matted, and framed under UV-protective plexiglass to an overall size of 15.25 x 15.75. In fine condition.

During the early 1770s, Franklin made a series of short trips to England, but Deborah Read Franklin, who feared ocean travel, never accompanied him on his missions abroad. In fact, when Franklin penned this letter, they had not seen each other in nine years. She complained of distress and illness whenever her husband was traveling during the early 1770s, suffering a series of strokes that affected her memory and speech. In January 1774, she had reason to worry as Franklin was called in by the Privy Council and publicly castigated for the release of the Hutchinson Letters in 1772. Received anonymously, they were written by royal Governor Thomas Hutchinson of Massachusetts, who urged the British to send additional troops to Boston.

The letters, which were privately circulated by Franklin, found their way in print when they were published in the June 1773 Boston Gazette. Angry Boston citizens drove Hutchinson from office; the British government retaliated by arresting three innocent men in December 1773 before Franklin admitted circulating the letters. The Hutchinson affair displaced Franklin from his position as postmaster general and he was branded as a fomenter of trouble, losing his standing as the foremost American spokesperson in England. When he returned home in March 1775, his faithful wife had died of a stroke the previous December, and the American Revolution began April 19. A highly desirable, personal, and rare letter which undoubtedly stands as the cleanest and most presentable Franklin letter we have ever encountered. Starting Bid $2500

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180. Elbridge Gerry. 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, 9.5 x 14.75, February 9, 1811. As governor of Massachusetts, Gerry appoints Moses Townsend “to be one of our Justices of the Peace, and of the Quorum.” 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 fine condition, with some faint toning, and a short tear to the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

Newfoundland sight notice boldly endorsed by Hancock

182. John Hancock. Revolutionary

War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 2.75, November 18, 1766. Sight notice issued to Nicholas Churchill in St. John’s, Newfoundland, for the amount of 27 pounds paid to Peter Prim. Endorsed boldly on the reverse by John Hancock, Prim, and Henry Atkins, a Boston loyalist, shipowner, and merchant. In fine condition, with two small paper mounting remnants. Starting Bid $300

Hancock appoints a Second Lieutenant on the first day of 1776 181. John Hancock. Revolutionary War-dated manuscript

draft of a message to the Massachusetts General Assembly, written in the hand of Governor John Hancock and Secretary of the Commonwealth John Avery, one page, both sides, 7.5 x 12.75, September 24, 1781. The longer first portion of the draft is written by Avery and reads: “Gentlemen, During the Recess of the General Assembly I have been repeatedly applied to by Mr. Charles Miller D. C. G. Purchases representing that this Department was destitute of Flour & requesting that he might be supplied with money to purchase the same. Mr. Richardson, the Commissary of supplies has made a Representation, which accompanies this message, that he has been oblidged to borrow of Mr. Edward Tuckerman Baker a large Quantity of Flour in order to prevent the Troops at this Post from suffering & the Recruits from being detained for the want of Bread—Informed the Deputy Commissary General that there was not any money in the Treasury appropriated for this Purpose, that it would be best to prevail with Mr. Tuckerman to Continue to Supply the Commissary of these & I would recommend it to the General Court as soon as they came together to make Provision for the reimbursement of Mr. Tuckerman & for furnishing him with a supply of money to procure that Flour as might be necessary for this Department I most earnestly recommend an Immediate attention to this Matter either way the Credit of Government May Suffer greatly.”

The remaining section, written by Hancock, reads as follows: “I have also directed the Secretary to lay before you a Letter which I received yesterday by Express from Major General Heath purporting that the Enemy in Canada have for some time past been making Preparations and that their Designs were apparent to annoy the frontiers of this or some other of this State which I recommend to you immediate notice.” In very good condition, with light staining, and splitting to the fragile horizontal folds. Starting Bid $200

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Message draft for the General Assembly, penned by both Hancock and Avery 183. John Hancock. Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “John Hancock, President,” one page, 15.25 x 9.75, January 1, 1776. As president of the Continental Congress, Hancock appoints Reuben Scofield as a “Second Lieutenant of Captain Joseph Haits Company in the Nineteenth Regiment of foot Commanded

by Colonel Charles Webb in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Hancock, and countersigned by Charles Thomson as secretary. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning, and archival reinforcements to the intersecting folds on the reverse.

A citizen of Stamford, Connecticut, Scofield served as a Second Lieutenant in Colonel Charles Webb’s Regiment of the 19th Continental in 1776. The regiment began the year marching under General Washington to New York by way of New London and vessels through the Sound, and served in that vicinity from April to the close of the year. It assisted in fortifying the city, and was ordered to the Brooklyn front on August 27th; although it did not engage in the Battle of Long Island, and only partially engaged at the Battle of White Plains, the 19th fought valiantly at the Battles of Trenton on December 25th. An extremely desirable 1776 document signed in the year Hancock famously applied his name to the Declaration of Independence. Starting Bid $500

184.

Francis Hopkinson. Signer of

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

Revolutionary War– dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4.25, December 28, 1779.

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 Robert Fulliton or Order, Thirty Dollars, in One Hundred and Fifty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson and countersigned by Abraham Yates, Jr., as commissioner of the Continental Loan Office for New York. Attractively mounted, matted, and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 14 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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American Politicians and Leaders 185. Aaron Burr. Uncommon partly-printed DS, one page, 9.5 x 16, July 2, 1797.

Land indenture between Aaron Burr and Mathew Goul, in which the former “hath granted, bargained, leased, demised and set over…all that certain Lot or piece of Ground part and parcel of the Farm or piece of Land in the Seventh Ward of the City of New York…bounded southerly in front on a certain Street lately laid out called Brannon Street.” Signed at the conclusion by both Burr and Goul. Document retains its original white paper seals. In very good condition, with light toning and foxing, and seal-related paper loss to the left edge and hinge. Starting Bid $200

Burr plans to “urge the Introduction of the Bills relative to Criminal Law”

186. Aaron Burr. ALS signed “A. Burr,” one page

both sides, 6 x 8.25, March 1791. Letter to New York Senator Samuel Jones, in part: “Several gentlemen have called on me to urge the introduction of the bills relative to Criminal law—I have engaged to draw several of them, and have them, in such forwardness that they will be ready at the meeting of the House tomorrow…pray do not omit to draw the Bill for the object last mentioned.” Burr adds a brief postscript: “I will meet you this evening if agreeable to you at any hour before half past eleven.” In very good condition, with staining, foxing, paper loss to the edges, and several small old tape repairs. In March 1791, Burr was elected by the legislature as a US Senator from New York, defeating the incumbent General Philip Schuyler (the father-in-law of Burr’s rival Alexander Hamilton, who Burr would famously kill in an 1804 duel). Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

1792 Treasury Department circular boldly signed by Alexander Hamilton 187. Alexander Hamilton. Treasury Department circular, signed “A.

Hamilton,” one page, 7.5 x 9.25, February 6, 1792. Treasury Department circular issued by Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton to the collectors of customs, in part: “It is my wish that you transmit to this office a return of the public property, exclusive of cash and bonds, in the hands of all the officers of the customs in your district, that is to say, the scales, weights, boats, &c. which may be in the hands or charge of any officer of the customs, from the Collector to the Inspector or Inspectors…Should the Register of the brig Lydia, of Washington, North Carolina, appear at your office, it is to be detained, proof being before me that the brig has been sold. The certificate is No. 4, of 22d April 1790, James Rhodes owner and master, and states the vessel to be of 98 ½ tons, square sterned, and without a head. The brig being now in the port of Philadelphia, this instruction is not extended to the vessel, but is confined to the certificate of registry. It is my desire whenever any person’s bond for duties shall be put in suit, by you, that you will transmit information to the Collectors of the several ports within the State in which you reside, in order that further credit may be refused according to law during the default; and should it be common for the importers in your district to use other adjacent ports, or should you know that such defaulter uses any such ports to make his importations, you will give notice in such places also.

When the bonds shall be discharged information thereof should be given at such of the Custom-houses as may have been notified of the default. Ample time having been given to the Commanders of vessels trading to foreign ports, it is my desire that the 9th Section of the Collection Law may hereafter be enforced.” In fine condition, with some light staining, and light show-through from an old mounting strip along the reverse top edge.

In this significant, boldly signed circular, Hamilton requests accounts of the public property in the hands of the new nation’s custom-houses and officers, discusses the disposition of the Brig Lydia, and draws attention to the enforcement of certain regulations. In requesting that the “9th Section of the Collection Law” be followed, Hamilton demands that masters of trading vessels from foreign ports have manifests of their cargo. A supremely desirable Treasury Department circular signed by the innovative founder of America’s financial system, made all the more interesting by its association with foreign trade—a topic that remains a hot-button political issue today. Starting Bid $500

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As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton requests “an exhibition of the Stats of that species of stock on your books after each quarterly payment of interest” 188. Alexander Hamilton. LS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, April 8, 1791.

Written from the Treasury Department, in full: “I enclose you a form of an account (c.a.) agreeably to which I request that you will transmit me a summary statement of the quarterly payment of interest in your office, upon the 6 p’cent stocks, including an exhibition of the Stats of that species of stock on your books after each quarterly payment of interest, and exclusively of the transactions in it, which will arise between the quarter days. Similar accounts or statements are to be transmitted at the same time of the 3 per cent & non subscribed stock, as also of the defered [sic] stock excepting the items relative to interest, which, of course, will be appear in that statement.” The letter is headed “Circular” in the upper left and has a postscript on the reverse: “You will find enclosed a transcript of a notification from this office published on the 28th September last, by which I presume you have been governed. It appears proper to communicate it to you as an instruction in which light you will hereafter consider it.” Professionally restored to near-fine condition, with light overall staining, and replaced areas of paper loss and complete overall silking for reinforcement. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Rare autograph letter by Hamilton’s wife Eliza 189. Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. Wife (1757–1854) of founding father Alexander

Hamilton, who became co-founder and deputy director of the first private orphanage in New York City. She did much to shape her husband’s legacy after his death in a duel with Aaron Burr, and she has recently gained renewed recognition due to her portrayal in the popular musical Hamilton. ALS signed “Eliz’th Hamilton,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 24, 1841. Letter of recommendation to Secretary of the Navy George Edmund Badger, in full: “I take the liberty to address you in the hope of furthering the wishes of a friend in whose judgment I have perfect confidence. It is the desire of Mr. Cliburn that Mr. Guest, a young gentleman in whom he is deeply interested, should receive the situation of Purser. From his representation with regard to his integrity and competency, I beg to say that should it be in your power to gratify Mr. Cliburn you would confer a favour on me.” Affixed by the left edge to a larger sheet and in fine condition. This is just the second signed letter from Eliza Hamilton we have offered.

Accompanied by two interesting letters to Mrs. Hamilton: a four-page letter by Maunsell Van Rensselaer, November 8, 1845, containing accounts of her father General Philip Schuyler after Ticonderoga and his involvement in Burgoyne’s capture; and a four-page letter by her childhood friend Anne Grant, November 18, 1834, reminiscing about growing up in Albany. Starting Bid $200

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Remarkable 1778 letter about the captured Daniel Boone, slave prices, and the forthcoming alliance with France 190.Patrick Henry.

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “P. Henry,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, March 15, 1778. Letter to his brother-in-law William Christian. In part: “Yours by Moody came both of them safe to hand may have a good bargain of D. Bottom as Money will still decrease in value. But I think you ought to give more to it, because it can’t make any capitilization for the better in your affairs. Lay this down for about viz. not to remove without capitally benefiting yourself otherwise you’ll be forever unsettled. The place we live at is certainly preferable on many accounts and has many advantages especially for the children who you know best….Don’t go for a trifling advantage—Besides Lomax has heard of much Land to sell in Henry…I’ve sent Jno. Payne to look and he has not returned. I know not the price…if I get a large Tract shall have my way altogether….I expect there is room…to have an end of uncertainty of abode. But I must wait. Will you write me what my James River Land will fetch?…Pray write me…I shall go soon for I’ve not a moment to do it by this man. I don’t believe that all [Daniel] Boon[e]’s party are lost—my dear wife says she has enquired for the Shoes, but at present do not hear of any but will secure them as soon as possible. They ask too much for making a pair. I’m offered £4000 for some Scotch and some Neg[roe]s but shall take no less than 5000. Negroes rise price with that fellows are £300. Most people talk of the war with England supposing…a wise proposal will be made to gain time & then attack them with great reinforcements. Several ships arrive from France with goods which keep up yet. The news they bring to us is important. The French are very friendly still.” Restored to very good condition, with three sections in the margin replaced and filled out in a modern hand with missing words, repaired separations to intersecting folds, and scattered toning and soiling. This letter is cited in the authoritative biography Daniel Boone: The Life and Legend of an American Pioneer by John Mack Faragher.

Henry touches upon a series of fascinating topics at a critical point in American history, including his own business affairs, the recent capture of Daniel Boone and his men, the cost of slaves, the public’s outlook on the Revolution, and crucial French aid against Great Britain. On February 7, Daniel Boone was leading a hunting expedition when he was surprised by Shawnee warriors and forced to surrender himself and his 26-man party. Their absence soon discovered and fate unknown, news of the disappearance reached Virginia in March amid rumors that they were captured, massacred, or even turncoat Loyalists off to fight for the British. Henry was rightfully optimistic—Boone bluffed his way into his Shawnee captors’ confidence and escaped in June after learning of their planned attack on Boonesborough. He raced home and responded with a preemptive raid against the Shawnees across the Ohio River before successfully leading the defense of Boonesborough during a ten-day retaliatory siege. At the same time, France was officially entering the Revolutionary War as an American ally. In signing the Treaty of Alliance in February 1778, France became the first country to officially recognize the United States as an independent nation.

Under this alliance, France supplied the “great reinforcements” anticipated by the American public with both ‘boots on the ground’ military might and enormous financial support. Autograph letters by Henry of this great length are exceedingly scarce and rarely found with such diverse and important content. Starting Bid $500

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192. John Randolph. Planter and

191. Gouverneur Morris. American statesman (1752–

1816) and signer of the Constitution from Pennsylvania who authored several sections of that document, including the well-known preamble. ALS signed “Gouv. Morris,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, January 30, 1811. Letter to Jonathan Barrall, the cashier of the Branch Bank, in full: “You have enclosed a Bill for $1200 which you will have the Goodness to cash and pass to my Credit. I send the Letter annexed to it for want of another Endorsement.” In fine condition, with old paper tape to the perimeter. Accompanied by an engraving bearing a preprinted facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

politician from Virginia (1773–1833) who served in the House of Representatives and Senate. ALS signed “J. R. of Roanoke,” one page, 5 x 7.75, no date. Letter to his cousin, Maria Coleman, in part: “Accept my best thanks my dear cousin Maria, for your kind note & present—’offended with you’—(what could suggest such an idea) for a pious sermon by a truly pious man, but one whom I doubt pushes his doctrines sometimes beyond Gospel warranty—& who by having been deferred to from his boyhood has I fear become more dogmatical than becomes the true disciple of incarnate Humility.

I have a great regard for Mr. M. who can but respect his zeal, his honest intrepid zeal in his vocation?—but I must not run into a homily.” In fine condition, with a small stain to the top edge, and light show-through along the left edge from an old mounting strip on the back. Starting Bid $200

Over 30 former Vice Presidential nominees 193. Vice Presidential Candidates. Collection of 34 items

signed by politicians who made unsuccessful bids for the Vice Presidency of the United States, consisting exclusively of ALSs, TLSs, and one signed card. Signers include (running mate, election year): Jared Ingersoll (DeWitt Clinton, 1812), Richard Rush (John Quincy Adams, 1828), John Sergeant (Henry Clay, 1832), Francis Granger (William H. Harrison, 1836), Theodore Frelinghuysen (Henry Clay, 1844), William Alexander Graham (Winfield Scott, 1852), William L. Dayton (John C. Frémont, 1856), Edward Everett (John Bell, 1860), Herschel Vespasian (Stephen A. Douglas, 1860), George Hunt Pendleton (George McClellan, 1864), Francis Blair (Horatio Seymour, 1868), John A. Logan (James Blaine, 1884), Allen G. Thurman (Grover Cleveland, 1888), Whitelaw Reid (Benjamin Harrison, 1892), James G. Field (James B. Weaver, 1892), Hiram W. Johnson (Theodore Roosevelt, 1912), Nicholas M. Butler (William Howard Taft, 1912), Charles W. Bryan (John W. Davis, 1924), Burton K. Wheeler (Robert M. La Follette, Sr., 1924), Joseph Taylor Robinson (Al Smith, 1928), Frank Knox (Alf Landon, 1936), John W. Bricker (Thomas E. Dewey, 1944), Fielding L. Wright (Strom Thurmond, 1948), Glen H. Taylor (Henry A. Wallace, 1948), John Sparkman (Adlai Stevenson II, 1952), Estes Kefauver (Adlai Stevenson II, 1956), Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (Richard Nixon, 1960), William E. Miller (Barry Goldwater, 1964), Edmund Muskie (Hubert Humphrey, 1968), Patrick J. Lucey (John B. Anderson, 1980), Geraldine Ferraro (Walter Mondale, 1984), Lloyd Bentsen (Michael Dukakis, 1988), and Jack Kemp (2; Bob Dole, 1996).

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a few original mailing envelopes and other related ephemera. Starting Bid $200

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Impressive Constitutional Convention collection, highlighted by 31 signers of the US Constitution, plus non-signers and invitees like Laurens and Henry 194. US Constitution Signers. Extraordinary collection of 52 items, comprising pieces signed by the signers of the United States Constitution (31 items), as well as delegates who attended the Constitutional Convention but did not sign the document (12 items), and those who were elected or appointed but did not attend the Convention (9 items).

Constitution signers include: Abraham Baldwin (free frank), Richard Bassett (ADS), Gunning Bedford, Jr. (third-person ADS), John Blair (ADS fragment), William Blount (DS), David Brearley (signature), Jacob Broom (DS), Pierce Butler (ALS), Daniel Carroll (LS), Jonathan Dayton (ADS), John Dickinson (signature), William Few (DS), Thomas Fitzsimons (ANS), Nicholas Gilman (check), Nathaniel Gorham (signature), Jared Ingersoll (DS), William Jackson (DS), Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer (DS), William Samuel Johnson (DS), Rufus King (ALS), John Langdon (DS), William Livingston (ADS), James McHenry (LS), Thomas Mifflin (signature), Gouverneur Morris (LS), William Paterson (signature), Charles Pinckney (third-person ADS), Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (ADS), John Rutledge (partial DS), Richard Dobbs Spaight (signature), and Hugh Williamson (signature).

Those who attended the Constitutional Convention but did not sign the document include: William R. Davie (ALS), Oliver Ellsworth (third-person ADS), William Houstoun (DS), John Lansing, Jr. (DS), James McClurg (ALS), Luther Martin (ALS), John Francis Mercer (ALS), Nathaniel Pendleton (ALS), William Pierce (DS), Edmund Randolph (DS), Caleb Strong (DS), and Robert Yates (partial ADS).

Those who were elected or appointed but did not attend the Convention include: Richard Caswell (North Carolina currency), Francis Dana (DS), Willie Jones (ANS), Patrick Henry (signature), Henry Laurens (DS), Thomas Sim Lee (DS), John Neilson (DS), John Pickering (ALS), and Erastus Wolcott (DS). In overall very good to fine condition. A detailed listing is available online at RRAuction.com.

This extraordinary compilation of autographs encompasses the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and its historically significant participants, who are often overlooked by collectors in favor of their earlier counterparts, the signers of the Declaration of Independence. While the Declaration laid the foundation for American self-rule, the Constitution supplied the building blocks for its modern government. Of the final 40 signers of the Constitution (to include William Jackson, the secretary who supplied his attestation that the 39 delegates had authentically signed), this comprehensive collection lacks only nine autographs—George Washington, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Robert Morris, Roger Sherman, James Wilson, George Clymer, and George Read—most of which tend to be costly but readily available. As an immediate, near-complete collection of the tougher Constitution signers—as well as leading Revolutionary figures like Henry Laurens and Patrick Henry—this remarkable lot is ready to complement any collection of early Americana. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 51

Activists and Social Leaders “Everything perishes once its life span is over” 195. Mohandas Gandhi. LS in Guja-

rati, signed in pencil “Bapu,” penned on both sides of a 3.5 x 5.5 India postal card, postmarked June 1, 1926. Letter to “Jamana Ben,” in full (translated): “I received your two letters at the same time. Just as the life span of human beings is preordained, so also is the span of any ailment. We have no right to explore know-how for those things. Whatever treatment we use, we have to do so within set limitations. Everything perishes once its life span is over. We have to be patient on that count. After finishing the mangos you sent I intend to live on Munakka and pomegranate—you can send five packets of Munakka , which should be in order.

Today is 1st of month so you may send 2 parcels of mangoes, the second parcel to be sent by the 18th; one parcel should contain a maximum of 24 pieces. In all probability, Munak utilization daily basis would be 5 to 6 ounces in consideration of this 3 days money cost would be rupee hence monthly be rs 40 a share there for I suggest you send parcel of 10 shares per month. That way consider the day you have sent the parcel. That way expenses can be saved if any patient is given these.

The shortage in stock can be made up by local purchases.” In fine condition, with a fragile crease to the upper right corner.

Starting Bid $500

Rare autograph from “M. K. Gandhi”

196. Mohandas Gandhi. Fountain pen signature, “M. K. Gandhi,” on

an off-white 4.25 x 5.5 sheet. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, the original mailing envelope, two letters from Gandhi’s private secretary, one of which points out that a small donation would not be amiss in return for the requested signature, and numerous newspaper clippings and magazine articles pertaining to the Mahatma. Starting Bid $300

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197. Nelson Mandela. Limited

edition 19.75 x 26 lithograph entitled ‘Black & White Left Hand’ from Mandela’s ‘Impressions of Nelson Mandela’ suite, numbered AP 7/25, signed in the lower right in pencil, “N. Mandela.” Rolled and in very fine condition.

As a companion to his iconic ‘Hand of Africa,’ this work features the imprints of the hands of children affected by HIV surrounding the left hand of Nelson Mandela. This significant work represents two of Mandela’s foremost cares—children and the future—with the stark black and white imagery redolent of the color divide faced by Mandela under the apartheid regime.

Starting Bid $200

Five months before his death, Roy promises to join a congregation “as soon as I recover my health”

199. Ram Mohan Roy. Indian reformer (1772-1833) who

challenged traditional Hindu culture and first introduced the word Hinduism into the English language in 1816. Rare LS signed “Rammohun Roy,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, April 23, 1833. Letter written from Bedford Square, in full: “I think you intimated to me when I had the pleasure of seeing you last that you intended to open a Place of Worship for the performance of Divine service. If this be the case I hope you will have the goodness to let me know the situation of the chapel that I may do myself the pleasure of joining your Congregation as soon as I recover my health.” In fine condition. Roy passed away from meningitis at the age of 60 on September 27, 1833, some five months after having signed this letter. Starting Bid $200

198. Florence Nightingale. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, October 21, 1856. Letter to nurse Mary Erskine, in part: “I had the pleasure of receiving your two letters of Sept.

23 & Oct. 10, & the great pain of feeling how little I could do to satisfy your desire (in them expressed) of helping a man to duty, of whose usefulness we are both so much convinced. I mentioned what we both know of him (I principally, of course, upon your authority which is so good) in the quarters where I thought it might be useful. I was told that he he should be remembered when there was anything to give—but that (the usual answer) Yarmouth was to be reduced & the Coast Guard station were all promised. I did not answer your previous letter, merely because I put it off hoping to have something more promising to say. And you will do me great injustice, if you think that it was indifference on my part, which has produced failure, if we fail. I saw dear Mrs. Mackenzie & her husband in Edinburgh. She looked better than he did. Both were as cordial, good & charming as ever.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

200. John T. Scopes. ALS, one page, 5.75 x 6.75, April 29, 1967. Letter to Miss Oppenheimer, in full: “I am returning the copy of your review of ‘Center of the Storm.’ Thanks for the very nice things you chose to say. I really enjoyed my trip to Garland and meeting so many intelligent friendly people. I especially appreciated the honor of joining you in the program. I hope our paths will cross again.” In fine condition, with toning to the left edge. Scopes published Center of the Storm: Memoirs of John T. Scopes in June 1967 through Henry Holt & Company. Starting Bid $200

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Supreme Court Ellsworth orders payment to a captain for raising “50 minute men” in 1776

201. Oliver Ellsworth. 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 manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 5, May 10, 1776. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in part: “Pay Capt. Thaddeus Lacy Twenty pounds for a Premium for 50 minute men (whereof he is Capt.)

Enlisted, Equip’d, return’d, & form’d pursuant to a Late Act of Assembly for raising minute men &c, & charge the colony.” Signed at the conclusion by Oliver Ellsworth and Ezekiel Williams as members of the Pay-Table Committee. The reverse has been endorsed by Captain Thaddeus Lacy to confirm receipt of the funds. Impressively matted and framed so that the reverse can be seen, and hinged against a large 39.5 x 28.5 framed display featuring two images and two engraved plaques, one transcribing the document and the other discussing its historical context. In fine condition, with light show-through from the writing on the reverse.

Ellsworth served on Connecticut’s Pay-Table Committee during the American Revolution, a board of four members who rotated throughout the conflict with England. Rather than levying heavy taxes, the colonies relied upon wealthy revolutionists and foreign loans to meet their immediate needs, such as wages for soldiers. Connecticut followed the lead of Massachusetts, raising a militia of ‘minutemen,’ volunteer troops who were prepared to take up arms at a moment’s notice. A day before Ellsworth signed this pay order, the Connecticut General Assembly passed an ‘act for raising and equipping a body of minute men, to be held in readiness, for the better defence of this colony,’ offering premiums to those who joined or raised new militia companies. A significant document from a most historic period of early American history. Starting Bid $200

Chief Justice Marshall deals with his “Genesee lands” 202. John Marshall. ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page,

6 x 7.25, December 4, 1817. Letter to Thomas Morris in New York, in part: “Mr. Richard and myself have looked with some solicitude for a letter from you respecting our Genesee lands.

We hope the business has been closed with Mr. Higbee, & all the more anxious on the subject because any delay in redeeming the mortgage may produce some difficulty with the purchasers of the property. Will you have the goodness to give us all the information which you possess.” Matted with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 13 x 11. In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing and intersecting folds. Starting Bid $300

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Legal document signed a month before the ‘XYZ Affair’ 203. John Marshall. Scarce manuscript DS, signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 8 x 9.75, June 2, 1797. Legal document in which Marshall appoints counsel to transfer stock, in part: “I John Marshall of the City of Richmond do make constitute and appoint Leroy Bayard & Mr. Evers of N. York my true and Lawful attorney for me and in my name to sell assign and transfer four entire shares of stock standing in my name on the Books of the Bank of the United States & unto me belonging with power also an attorney or attornies under them to make and substitute hereby ratifying all that my said attorney or attornies, or their substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do.” Signed at the conclusion by Marshall, and countersigned by several witnesses. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and soiling, and some professional repairs on the reverse. The document is encapsulated in a Mylar sleeve.

A month after signing this document, Marshall accompanied Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and Elbridge Gerry as part of a three-headed diplomatic commission to France to negotiate a solution to problems that were threatening war between the two countries, namely privateering and the illegal seizure of American vessels. With talks at an impasse and French Foreign Minister Charles Maurice de Talleyrand requesting a loan and bribes through a group of informal agents, Marshall and Pinckney left France in April 1798. Gerry, also desirous of returning, was informed by Talleyrand that the Directory would declare war if he left France. His dialogue with Talleyrand laid the framework for the eventual end to diplomatic and military hostilities, however the failure of the commission caused political dissension in the United States when their meeting dispatches were published. These actions led to the undeclared Quasi-War, with the commission’s vain attempt at peace-talks coined the ‘XYZ Affair.’ Starting Bid $300

Businessmen

204. John Jacob Astor. Businessman who was the first

prominent member of the Astor family and the first multimillionaire in the United States (1763–1848). ADS, one page, 7 x 3, January 16, 1800. Handwritten receipt, in full: “Rec’d of Mr. Raunk one pound 6/ in full, New York, 16 January 1800, £1.6.0, John Jacob Astor.” In very good to fine condition, with a few small repairs and some light staining. A desirable example signed in full. Starting Bid $200

205. Auguste Escoffier. Legendary French chef, restaurateur, and culinary writer (1846–1935) who was one of the most important leaders in the development of modern French cuisine. ALS in French, signed “A. Escoffier,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7, Carlton Hotel letterhead, June 2, 1903. Escoffier writes to a gentleman regarding a reference he has supplied for a former assistant at the Savoy. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors Extremely rare original Apple-1 Operation Manual from 1976

206. Apple-1 Computer Operation Manual. Extremely rare original vintage Apple-1 Operation Manual issued by the Apple Computer Company circa 1976, 12 pages, 8.5 x 11, featuring Apple’s original logo on the front cover, designed by third Apple co-founder Ron Wayne and showing Isaac Newton thoughtfully seated beneath a tree, with a shining apple dangling overhead. The Operation Manual features information on getting the system up and running, using the system monitor, and expanding the Apple system, and features an impressive fold-out schematic of the Apple-1 computer. It also has a page headed “6502 Hex Monitor Listing,” for an innovative memory program devised by Steve Wozniak which is commonly called the ‘Woz Monitor.’ In very good to fine condition, with light irregular grid-shaped toning to the front cover cover, a short tear to the top edge of the front cover, and a light circular stain inside the front cover. This example is not three-hole punched.

The Apple-1 was originally conceived by Steve Jobs and Steve ‘Woz’ Wozniak as a bare circuit board to be sold as a kit and completed by electronics hobbyists, their initial market being Palo Alto’s Homebrew Computer Club. Seeking a larger audience, Jobs approached Paul Terrell, owner of The Byte Shop in Mountain View, California, one of the first personal computer stores in the world. Aiming to elevate the computer beyond the realm of the hobbyist, Terrell agreed to purchase 50 Apple-1 computers, but only if they came fully assembled. The Apple-1 thus became one of the first ‘personal’ computers which did not require soldering by the end user. All together, over a span of about ten months, Jobs and Wozniak produced about 200 Apple-1 computers and sold 175 of them. The Apple-1 was not only a marvel of early computing ingenuity, but the pioneering product that launched what is today one of the most valuable and successful companies in the world. Very few of the original Apple-1 operating manuals—perhaps 65 or so—are known to exist today. Starting Bid $1000

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Graham Bell invites Marconi to visit while in Nova Scotia

207. Alexander Graham Bell. TLS, one page, 8 x 10, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, October 9, 1902.

Letter to R. Norman Vyvyan, the “Manager, Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station, Sydney, C. B.,” in full: “I see by the newspapers that Mr. Marconi is on his way across the Atlantic, and that he expects to receive messages from his Cape Breton Island Station. If this is so, I should be very glad if you would send him a message on the Atlantic inviting him to visit me in my Cape Breton home.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing, and wear to the right edge. During this period, both pioneering inventors were experimenting in Nova Scotia—Marconi with wireless telegraphy, and Graham Bell with powered, heavier-than-air flight. Starting Bid $1000

208. Alexander Graham Bell. TLS signed “Alexander Graham Bell,” one

page, Beinn Bhreagh letterhead, January 10, 1919. Letter to Pascal P. Gilmore of the Bucksport National Bank, in part: “In response to your letter of Dec 31, 1918,—it is evident that it was intended for Mr. Charles J. Bell…who is a banker, and President of the American Security & Trust Co. I am sorry that the delay in forwarding the note to this address has prevented me from advising you sooner of this error.” In very good condition, with haloing to the signature, uniform toning, mounting remnants to edges, and heavy fading to the type (which can still be read with some effort). Starting Bid $200

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On her first visit to America, Curie thanks “the Polish organizations for their so hearty welcome”

209. Marie Curie. 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. ALS in Polish, signed “Marie Sklodowska Curie,” one page, 5.25 x 6.5, 31 West Twelfth Street letterhead, May 12, 1921. Letter to “W. Jan Moszerenski” in Brooklyn, in full (translated): “As I was leaving the ship, I really had no opportunity to express my thanks to the Polish organizations for their so hearty welcome. It is very pleasing to me now to express my thanks and that of my daughters. The Polish manifestation caused me great pleasure and will leave me with pleasant memories.” Impressively cloth-matted and framed with the original mailing envelope (addressed in Curie’s hand), and hinged against a large 35 x 24.5 framed display featuring a portrait and three engraved plaques (one transcribing the letter, one discussing its historical context, and a nameplate). In fine condition, with a somewhat musty odor.

One day before writing this letter, on May 11, 1921, Curie arrived in New York City aboard the steamship Olympic to begin a tour of the United States. She was greeted by an overwhelming crowd of photographers, reporters, and spectators, which included a delegation of 300 ladies representing various Polish organizations in America. Waving red and white roses, they saluted the woman who honored Poland with the name of the first element she and her husband discovered—polonium.

The highlight of her trip came on May 20th, when President Warren G. Harding hosted her at the White House to present her with one gram of radium to continue her important studies—as the cost of the radioactive element escalated, Curie’s research stalled. W. B. ‘Missy’ Meloney, editor of the women’s magazine The Delineator, spearheaded a campaign to raise the $100,000 needed for a single gram. Meloney arranged for Curie’s trip to America, hosting her and her two daughters on West Twelfth Street during their NYC stay. Curie was then feted around the nation, receiving honorary degrees from top universities and memberships to leading scientific societies. America’s exuberance and the exhausting schedule wore her out, and she canceled the western part of her tour. Starting Bid $500

Requesting a scholarly work: “Mark outside, ‘Not to be forwarded’”

210. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, January 26.

Letter to a gentleman, presumably a publisher, written from Bassett, Southampton. In full: “Please send a copy to Down, but mark outside ‘Not to be forwarded,’ for I shall not return home for a week’s time. I am obliged to you for informing me.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with a light stain at the bottom, minor loss to the upper left edge, and a vertical line running through the body of the letter.

The recipient was most likely employed at Williams and Norgate, a British publishing firm that specialized in scholarly and scientific literature. The strike through the body of the text, indicating that Darwin’s request had been attended to, is typical of their practice. While this letter does not appear to be recorded as part of the Darwin Correspondence Project, several other pieces of correspondence with Williams and Norgate are listed. It is also interesting that Darwin writes from Bassett, the home of his eldest son, William Erasmus Darwin, known primarily as the subject of his father’s studies of infant psychology. Starting Bid $500

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Darwin mourns following his greatest personal loss 211. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “C.

R. Darwin,” both sides of a black-bordered 4.25 x 7 page, December 24, 1851. Written from his home in Down Farnborough, Kent, Darwin writes to his lawyer and financial advisor, Thomas Salt, in full: “Will you be so good, as to give notice to the Executor of the late Capt’n. Muckleston, that I wish to receive the £1000 lent to him on mortgage, to be paid after the proper interval has expired, or sooner should it happen to be convenient to the Executor. The £1000 was lent under the names of my Trustees Mr. J. Wedgwood & my Brother. Mr. Wedgwood will append his signature to this note to show his concurrence in my request.” Josiah Wedgewood, Darwin’s grandfather, had added his signature below.

In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

At the time of this letter, Darwin and his wife Emma were still in mourning following the tragic death of their second child and eldest daughter, Annie. When their daughter contracted scarlet fever in 1849, Darwin brought Annie to the Worcestershire spa town of Great Malvern to undergo hydrotherapy performed by James Manby Gully.

Her illness only worsened, however, and on April 23, 1851, Annie passed away at the age of 10. A week after her death, Darwin penned a tender memoir of his late daughter, which closed: ‘We have lost the joy of the Household, and the solace of our old age:—she must have known how we loved her; oh that she could now know how deeply, how tenderly we do still and shall ever love her dear joyous face. Blessings on her.’ Many align the loss of his daughter with Darwin’s abandonment of his Christian faith; he opted for walks while his family attended church, dismissed the notion of salvation or an afterlife, and although reticent of his own religious views, classified himself as more of an agnostic than atheist. Starting Bid $1000

212. Heinrich Hertz. German physicist (1857–1894) who was the first person to provide conclusive proof of the existence of electromagnetic waves. Rare ALS signed “H. Hertz,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, October 27, 1891. Letter in English to astronomer Henry Crew, in part: “By the same post I send you a set of the required papers. You will only find the first paper wanting, of which I am sorry I have no copy left. The French resume, which I added will do for it. I give you my best thanks for the publication of the Observatory which you sent me.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. The only Hertz letter we have handled. Starting Bid $200

213. Sebastian Kneipp. Bavarian

priest (1821–1897) who pioneered naturopathic medicine, particularly a form of hydrotherapy known as the Kneipp cure.

Appealing 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet three-quarter-length portrait of Kneipp, signed in the lower right in black ink, “S. Kneipp.” Published by Julius Grimm of Offenburg. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Humboldt’s apparatus for an artificial horizon 214. Alexander von Humboldt. ALS in French, signed “Humboldt,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.5, 1823. Letter to mathematician and astronomer Louis Benjamin Francoeur, concerning a new artificial horizon.

In part (translated): “Sir, having read this morning an interesting report that you made, Sir, to the Society of encouragement for a new artificial horizon attributed to Mr. Ducom…I thought you might be pleased to learn that this apparatus of 2 graduated tubes and placed in advance under the angle of reflection of…the sun is an invention of Mr. Köhler in Dresden…I described this apparatus very clearly in the introduction from my collection of obs. astronomical…book published for fifteen years with the tubes of Mr. Köhler… there is nothing new in what it seems in the apparatus of Mr. Ducom that the application of the canvas from Mr. Brosle…you may find the opportunity, Sir, to recall the invention of the astronomer of Dresden, who has been dead for a long time.” Humboldt sketches the apparatus he describes in the left margin. In very good condition, with two old mounting remnants to the left edge, a strip of toning to the right edge and light irregular toning elsewhere, and a slice to the right edge passing through several words of text. Starting Bid $300

215. Carl Linnaeus. Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist (1707-1778), who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of binomial nomenclature.

Handwritten manuscript in Swedish by Carl Linnaeus, unsigned and untranslated but of botanical interest, penned on both sides of an off-white 6.5 x 8.25 sheet.

In very good condition, with a mounting remnant strip to the left edge, some light staining, and repairs to a small area of paper loss and to the intersecting folds.

Starting Bid $300

Linnaeus quotes from Virgil’s Aeneid 216. Carl Linnaeus. Rare AQS in Latin on an off-white 7.5 x 5 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Carl. v. Linne, Archiat. et Profess.

Ups.,” and dated at Uppsala, August 25, 1772. Linnaeus pens a quote from Virgil’s Aeneid, in full: “Famam extendere factis hoc virtutis opus [It is the work of virtue to extend our fame by our deeds].” A central vertical fold, scattered creases, and a few edge tears, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait Nearing the end of his career as a scientist and professor, Linnaeus was ennobled by Swedish King Adolf Frederick in 1761, after which he took on the name “Carl von Linne,” as he signs here, with ‘Linne’ being a shortened and gallicised version of ‘Linnaeus,’ and the German title ‘von’ signifying his ennoblement. As a nobleman his family was given a coat of arms, which symbolizes his scientific achievements in its design and features a portion of this phrase at the bottom, ‘Famam extendere factus [We extend our fame by our deeds].’ An exceedingly desirable autograph from this tremendously influential scientist, incorporating his heraldic motto borrowed from one of the classical world’s most epic tales. Starting Bid $500

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217. Guglielmo Marconi. ALS in Italian, one page both sides, 5.25 x 4.25, Reale Accademia d’Italia letterhead, September 23, 1931. Letter to Italian composer Umberto Giordano, his colleague at the Royal Academy of Italy. He thanks him for his invitation to an important concert at the Teatro Reale dell’Opera, but says that he will not be in Rome on that day. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Marconi’s hand, and by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

218. Guglielmo Marconi.

Italian physicist and inventor who devoted his life to experiments in wireless communication, and was awarded with the Nobel prize in 1909.

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 Mendelssohn Studios portrait photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the photographer’s mount, “To Dear Prof.

Dr. A. Italy, with feelings of true friendship, G. Marconi Xmas 1897.” Italy was Marconi’s first overland connection. Mount is affixed to a slightly larger piece of artists board. In fine condition, with a light area of water spotting to right edge of mount, not affecting image and a small portion of signature over studio stamp in lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

219. Elie Metchnikoff. Russian bi-

ologist and zoologist (1845-1916) best known for his pioneering research into the immune system for which he was awarded the 1908 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Untranslated ALS in French, signed “El. Metchnikoff,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, Pasteur Institute letterhead, November 9, 1904. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

220. Louis Pasteur. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, August 18, no year. Letter to his assistant Eugene Maillot, in part (translated): “I have not noted that the tar vapors were good at something.

Certainly the phenic acid ones had no appreciable effect and rather bad than good. Marie-Louise’s marriage will bring us back to Paris sooner than expected. I will talk to Mr. Tisserand about Mr. de Chavannes; but I anticipate great difficulties: Mr. de Chavannes had only one mission yearly renewable.

Mr. Susani is writing me that maybe you could modify your time distribution and inspect education in the style of Mr. de Chavannes, if he is not replaced, professor in winter, traveler in spring and in summer. But does not the ministry want very much that you do each year a small variation style? You are not talking to me about this combination Susani. Would you want it? Would not it be too difficult to find in this…of your treatment and if you did not obtain this result, what’s the point to impose on yourself such hard work of travels during the hot season? Mr. Tisserand has always seemed to me to think highly of your efforts. You can contact him with confidence.

I will help you if you ask me to, I do not need to tell you. But understand what is desirable to you, by good of service and that the future will not lead to unpleasantness. You know what I think: According to me your future could be in inspection but will sericulture ever go to such important creation. Thousand good friendships and from all of us here.” Pasteur adds a postscript penned vertically along the central margin: “If Mr. de Chavannes has no rights to retirement—Do you know if the ministry of agriculture such as the apiculture ministry has renewable pension funds each…this affects public inspection.”

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

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221. Antonio Scarpa. Ital-

ian anatomist (1752–1832) who wrote several important treatises on a wide range of anatomical and medical subjects. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Scarpa,” one page, 7.5 x 10, December 29, 1808. Letter to Giorgio Passega, a famous surgeon at the hospital in Ferrara, in part (translated): “Your letter has reached me in Milan, though where I found myself for a month to follow the delivery of the vice queen.

I am infinitely grateful for the sentiments of friendship that you keep for me, and I am also grateful for the information that you send.” He goes on to discuss at length his work on hernias, asking the surgeon’s advice.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered holes from ink erosion throughout the text, show-through from address panel to reverse, and expected paper loss to bottom edge from seal removal.

The following year, Scarpa published Sull’ernie memorie anatomicchirurgiche, a treatise on the hernia; his supplemental work on it contained the first discussion of the perineal hernia. Three years later he published another authoritative work on the subject. A rare letter boasting exceptional medical content. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

223. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky.

Russian physicist (1857-1935) who pioneered the study of rocketry and cosmonautics and whose discoveries were of crucial importance in the development of manned space travel.

Booklet entitled ‘The Success of Aeronautics in the 19th Century,’ in Russian, 18 pages. Signed and inscribed at the top of the first page in Russian by Tsiolkovsky, with a three-line inscription dated 1901.

In very good condition, with a repaired tear to the bottom of the first page, and some scattered light foxing.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

222. William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin. Scots-Irish math-

ematical physicist and engineer (1824–1907) who did important work at the University of Glasgow in the mathematical analysis of electricity and formulation of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. LS signed “William Thomson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Glasgow University letterhead, July 25, 1890. Letter to Louis Olivier of Paris, in part: “I am sure the Council of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, will be very happy to do what they can in compliance with your wishes. They would, I am sure, be glad to send copies of all their Proceedings to you in return for copies of your journal should you wish for such an exchange.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning, a short edge tear to the first page, and several small holes along the bottom edge. Starting Bid $200

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Segment of the first transatlantic telegraph line, as presented by Tiffany’s 224. Transatlantic Cable. Segment

of the first transatlantic telegraph cable from 1858, measuring 3.5˝ long, made into a souvenir and sold by Tiffany & Co. The cable is wrapped with a brass band, reading: “Atlantic Telegraph Cable, Guaranteed by Tiffany & Co., Broadway, New York, 1858.” In fine condition.

Led by Cyrus W. Field and the Atlantic Telegraph Company, the first complete transatlantic telegraph cable was laid from Valentia Island on the west coast of Ireland to Heart’s Content on the east coast of Newfoundland. The first communications occurred on August 16, 1858, reducing the time of communication from North America to Europe from ten days—the time it took to deliver a message by ship—to a matter of minutes.

Unfortunately, the cable functioned for only three weeks, but it proved the viability of the concept. Cyrus W. Field sold a quantity of the leftover cable to Tiffany’s to be transformed into souvenirs of the historic telegraph line. Starting Bid $200

Regarding “the English influence on German physics” in relation to World War I 225. Wilhelm Wien. German physicist (1864-1928) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1911 for his discoveries related to his displacement law concerning the radiation emitted by a perfectly efficient ‘blackbody.’

Uncommon handwritten draft of a letter in German by Wien, unsigned, one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, no date. The draft is intended for Nobel laureate Arnold Sommerfeld, in part (translated): “Prof. [Johannes] Stark in Aachen asked me to encourage the German Physicians to combat the English influence on German physics. At the same time I received a declaration from the English professors from Switzerland, which is very Germanophobe and which shows no understanding of German feeling and thinking. The following English physicians signed the declaration: Bragg, Lamb, Lodge, Ramsay, Rayleigh, J. J. Thomson, Crookes, Fleming. To the first six, whom I know personally, I wrote that this declaration, which is written without any knowing of the German nature, had taken all hope away from me, that the relationships between German and Englishmen, which were cut off due to war, could be healed in the foreseeable future.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals 226. Joseph de Guignes. French orientalist, sinologist, and Turkologist (1721–1800) remembered for his five-volume ‘Histoire générale des Huns, des Turcs, des Mogols, et des autres Tartares occidentaux,’ his unsuccessful attempts to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics, and his theory that China had originally been colonized by ancient Egypt. Handwritten manuscript by Joseph de Guignes, unsigned, 23 pages on 12 sheets, no date but likely circa 1790. Extracts from the Arabic historical manuscript “No. 689,” with notes on the history of Egypt during the years 1517–1522 and the Ottoman conquest by Sultan Selim. Guignes’s notes start at f. 111 and end at f. 334 of the Arabic manuscript, which is a part of a historical work on Egypt entitled ‘Bada’I al-Zuhur fi Waqa’I al-Duhur.’

The ‘Bada’ was written by the famous chronicler of the late Mamluk and early Ottoman period in Egypt, Muhammad Ibn Iyas, and today is kept in the manuscript section of the French Royal library (no. 1825, ancien fonds no. 689). Guignes’s extract contains numerous transcripts in Arabic script. In fine condition, with a bit of toning to the edge of just the first page. Starting Bid $300

228. Rosa Luxemburg. One

227. Peter Kropotkin. Russian

geographer, zoologist, and political theorist (1842–1921) best known for his advocacy of anarchist communism. ALS signed “P. Kropotkin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. In full: “I beg to enclose a cheque for £3.0.0.

May I ask you to kindly forward me the rest of it to the above address. I am now here for my ‘Recent-Science’ work, never to the British Museum.”

In fine condition, with old mounting remnants to reverse of adjoining page. Starting Bid $200

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of the leading Marxist political theorists and economic reform advocates during the period of the Russian Revolution (1871–1919).

ALS in German, signed “Rosa L.,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 4.25, Neue Zeit letterhead, April 12, 1907. Postscript on an autograph postcard by the socialist Luise Kautsky (1864–1944). Both ladies extend their condolences to the widow of the social democratic politician Ignaz Auer, who had just passed away at the age of 61. Luxemburg writes, in part (translated): “I cordially shake your hand at this sorrowful hour.

You know how deeply I admired your husband; I am quite unable to adjust to the thought that we shall no more see this splendid figure among ourselves, and it is with pain that I remember those few moments when I beheld his unforgettable face with that wonderful expression in his eyes. I feel that we have been suddenly impoverished and that it has become cold all around us.” In fine condition, with two file holes to the left edge.

Starting Bid $300

Marx bids adieu to Paris in an unpublished letter: “I’m going to live in London” 229. Karl Marx. Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “Ch. Marx,” one page, 5 x 8, August 24, [1849]. Letter bidding farewell to French journalist and politician Ferdinand Flocon on the day of Marx’s departure from Paris for London. In full (translated): “My dear Flocon, I had to leave France, by order of the honest republic, without being able to say goodbye to you. Mr. Wolff, who will introduce you to this letter, represents my absence our newspaper and our party.

I’m going to live in London. If you have anything to write to me, please give it to Mr. Julian Harvey, Editor of the Northern Star.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing, a couple of light stains, and a short tear to the top edge. Not published in Marx-Engels-Gesamtausgabe (MEGA) III.3 [Letters January 1849–December 1850].

This is one of Marx’s few known letters from his stay in Paris between June and August 1849, where he was acquainted with Ferdinand Flocon, editor of the democratic newspaper La Réforme. Though not strictly a socialist outlet, La Réforme published pieces by radical thinkers including Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, Mikhail Bakunin, Constantin Pecqueur, Friedrich Engels, and Karl Marx. While Marx and Engels initially had little regard for Flocon’s pettybourgeois politics and at first viewed him chiefly as a tool for their propagandistic purposes, they soon recognized him as a man of character.

Writing on March 28, 1848, Engels observed: ‘I’ve been to visit old Flocon a few times: the fellow still lives in his wretched fifth-floor flat, smokes the most common tobacco in an old clay pipe and has only bought himself a new dressing gown. Otherwise quite as republican in his habits as he was as editor of the ‘Réforme’, and just as genial, cordial, and outspoken as ever. He’s one of the most upright fellows I know.’

Interestingly, it was Flocon who invited Marx to France with an enthusiastic letter at the very moment when he was evicted from Brussels on March 1, 1848: ‘Brave and loyal Marx! The soil of the French Republic is an azyle field for all friends of freedom.

Tyranny has banished you: Free France reopens its doors to you.’

Though Marx accepted the invitation and temporarily settled in Paris, he again set off for Germany in April 1848, where he hoped to foment a class revolution. In May 1849 the Prussian authorities turned him out, and he returned to Paris in June, only to receive a notice of banishment to Brittany on July 19th. Marx fought the order, but lost his appeal on August 23rd. On the same day, he wrote to Engels: ‘I have been banished to the Department of Morbihan, the Pontine Marshes of Brittany. You will understand that I will have no part in this disguised attempt at murder. Hence, I am leaving France. I cannot have a passport to Switzerland, so I must go to London, tomorrow.’ A day later, he wrote the present farewell to his “cher Flocon” and crossed the channel to London, never again to settle on the continent. Starting Bid $20000 www.RRAuction.com | 65

230. Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Important Swiss-French philosopher

and writer (1712-1778) who held that the individual is essentially good but usually corrupted by society. Rare autograph manuscript in French, unsigned, no date, penned boldly by Jean-Jacques Rousseau on an off-white 7.75 x 10 sheet. The page derives from his unpublished work relating to the history of women which he prepared between 1746-51 for his benefactress Louise Marie Madeleine Dupin. Rousseau writes his text in the right column of the page, with the left reserved for additional notes. In full (translated): “The Emperor Maximilian the First wanted to give to Francis the First the investiture of the Duchy of Milan only on the condition that he makes of it a purely feminine fief, that is to say he wanted that the investiture would not be given to the sons of France but only to the daughters.” In the upper left corner Rousseau has added “Barre L. 8. p. 845.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

Religious Figures 232. Pope John XXIII.

231. Pope John XXIII. Vintage color glossy 7 x 9.5 profile photo of Pope John XXIII, signed in lower border in black ink, “Joannes XXIII, PP…1960.” Ornately framed to a slightly larger size. In very good to fine condition, with a few light creases, and overall fading from prior display.

Starting Bid $200

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Italian Pope (1881– 1963), born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, who ascended the papal throne in 1958 and served until his death. As the guiding force behind the historic Second Vatican Council, John ushered in the most sweeping reforms the Catholic Church had undergone in centuries.

Handwritten quotations, unsigned, one page both sides, 5.5 x 4, no date. As Patriarch of Venice, the future Pope John XXIII pens quotes in Latin from the works of Pope Gregory I and Lorenzo Giustiniani. In fine condition. Accompanied by a transcript on official letterhead by Loris Francesco Cardinal Capovilla. Starting Bid $200

The personally worn zucchetto of Pope Pius XII 233. Pope Pius XII.

Pope Pius XII’s personally-owned and -worn white zucchetto skullcap, measuring 6.5˝ in diameter, with a suede white lining and white moire silk exterior. In fine condition, with expected signs of light wear and a chip to the label. Accompanied by an “’Anticamera Pontificia’” card in Italian signed by Mario Nasalli Rocca di Corneliano as Cameriere Segreto Partecipante di Sua Santita, February 2, 1957 (the date of Candlemas, or the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus), in full (translated): “The white zucchetto that comes with this card was used by His Holiness Pius XII, reigning.” Prelates often give away their skullcaps, a practice started in the modern era by Pope Pius XII. The tradition involves giving the zucchetto to the faithful, as a keepsake, if presented with a new one as a gift. Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis have continued the custom. Starting Bid $300

World Leaders Remarkable 1898 portrait of Churchill in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars 234. Winston Churchill. Magnificent and extremely early 5 x 8 mounted

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

In 1899, the 24-year-old Churchill, a lieutenant in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, sailed for Egypt, where he was to join the 21st Lancers and report on Herbert Kitchener’s military campaign in the Sudan for The Morning Post.

After arriving in Cairo, they headed down the Nile to take part in the Battle of Omdurman against the army of Sudanese leader Abdallahi ibn Muhammad on September 2, 1899. Churchill was critical of Kitchener’s actions during the decisive British–Egyptian victory, particularly in his unmerciful treatment of enemy wounded and his desecration of Muhammad Ahmad’s tomb. Back in England by October, Churchill wrote an account of the campaign, published as The River War in November 1899. A remarkable signed portrait from a foundational period of his youthful military service, just before embarking upon a career in politics. Starting Bid $1000

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A present from the Prime Minister 235. Winston Churchill. End portion of a cigar,

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

In overall fine condition.

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

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

236. Fidel Ramos. Handmade hinged box crafted from coconut shell presented to former US Congressman Ralph Harding

by Philippine President Fidel Ramos, measuring 6.75 x 5.5 x 4, featuring the colorful seal of the president of the Philippines and a golden emblem of his signature on the cover. Inside is a printed card, “Compliments of Fidel V. Ramos, President of the Republic of the Philippines,” and a tag describing the unique piece: “This Product is hand-made from Coco Shell (Fruit of Coconut) considered the Tree of Life. Each Coco Shell attached has been carefully selected, cut, treated, grinded and assembled by highly skilled worker with utmost care to come up with this polished Custom hand made item. This gift is manufactured exclusively for His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, Republic of the Philippines.” The handcrafted coco shell box is housed in a woven straw box, measuring 8.75 x 6.75 x 4.5, with a metal plate on the lid, reading, “Compliments of Fidel V. Ramos, President, Republic of the Philippines.” In fine condition. Following his career in American politics, Ralph Harding served as an advisor and consultant to the Philippine sugar industry from 1982–1988. Starting Bid $200

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An international miscellany— from Bertrand Russell to Bao Long of Vietnam 237. International Notables. Collec-

tion of hundreds of signed items, consisting almost entirely of ink signatures on off-white cards, predominately consisting of obscure world leaders, American politicians, royalty, scientists, and other figures of renown. Highlights of the collection include: Bertrand Russell, Edward, Duke of Windsor, James Chadwick, William L. Bragg, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Soraya Pahlavi, King Umberto, Felix von Luckner, Mountbatten of Burma, King Hussein, Edmund Hillary, Montgomery of Alamein, King Faisal, Alexander of Tunis, Norodom Sihanouk, Anthony Eden, George Marshall, Harry Truman, Robert Kennedy, Joseph P. Kennedy, William H. Taft, Arthur J. Goldberg, John M. Harlan, Charles Evans Hughes, Felix Frankfurter, Lady Bird Johnson, Edith Bolling Wilson, Pat Nixon, Eleanor Roosevelt, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, Frances Cleveland, Grace Coolidge, and Mary Lord Harrison.

The majority of the balance of the signatures are from obscure international figures, like Maharaja Jam Sahib, Baroness Widmann von Staffelfeld, Crown Prince Bao Long of Vietnam, Princess Conchita Pignatelli, Tadj ol-Molouk of Iran, Lord Aberconway, and so on. Mixed in are autopen or secretarial signatures of American presidents and politicians, and letters from the offices of noteworthy figures like Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and Hirohito declining to send autographs. In overall fine condition. These autographs were chiefly obtained through the mail between the 1950s and 1980s and many are still contained within their original mailing envelopes; the collection was compiled by Frank M. Flack, who began mailing out autograph requests as a private in the army, continuing as he rose to sergeant, and then later as an English professor. A small smattering of the autographs were purchased from notable dealers or received from friends. Due to the large quantity several secretarial and/or printed signatures may be included (not included in the list or count). Interested parties are encouraged to view the collection in person at our offices or call us with specific inquiries, as this collection is sold as is and no returns will be accepted. Starting Bid $200

Rare official state letter from Ethiopia’s emperor to Germany’s president

238. Haile Selassie. 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. TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, official Imperial Palace letterhead, December 11, 1955. Letter to Theodor Heuss, the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany. In part: “We have deeply appreciated the gracious and generous gift of the figurines and flower holders in porcelain, which Your Excellency has sent to Us on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of Our Coronation, by the intermediary of the Special Representative Of Your Excellency to these ceremonies, His Excellency Dr. Hans Bidder, Envoy Extraordinary Minister Plentipotentiary of Germany in Ethiopia.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. The year before, Emperor Haile Selassie became the first foreign head of state to visit the Federal Republic of Germany, then generally referred to as West Germany. Selassie was interested in learning how the technical achievements of the west could be imported to his empire on the Horn of Africa, visiting steelworks and hospitals throughout Germany. The diplomatic bonds forged between the nations during this trip laid the foundation for strong ties today, and Germany remains one of the largest export markets for Ethiopian goods. Starting Bid $200

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Choice portrait of Selassie in 1964

239. Haile Selassie. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9.5 royal portrait of the Ethiopian emperor standing in his military uniform, signed in fountain pen, “Haile Selassie, 1964.” Reverse bears a stamp for Tony Boyadjian, the court photographer of Addis Ababa. In fine to very fine condition, with light edge rippling, and a pin hole to each corner. A sensational photo of Selassie in a noble full-length pose, signed in his final year as the first chairman of the Organization of African Unity. Starting Bid $200

Trotsky in exile

240. Leon Trotsky.

Two untranslated ALSs in French by Trotsky, each signed “Leon,” each one page, to his Paris lawyer Gérard Rosenthal. Both written from his Turkish exile, Trotsky gives an account of his endeavors to relocate to France.

Includes a typed letter signed in an unknown hand from December 8, 1938, while Trotsky was in Mexico, as well as a telegram from Trotsky dated April 10, 1939, also from Mexico City. Trotsky expresses his worry for his first wife Aleksandra Sokolovskaya, who had been arrested in 1935 and taken to a labour camp in Siberia, where all trace of her had been lost in 1938. He is also worried about his grandson Vsevolod (Seva), the son of his daughter Zinaida, who had taken her own life in 1933. After the death of his father Platon Ivanovitch Volkov in Paris in 1936, Seva had been in the care of Jeanne Molinier, the ex-wife of the French Trotskist movement, who had known Volkov well and now claimed the boy for herself. Trotsky sought to have Seva join him in Mexico and ultimately won custody before the Mexican courts: about a year before Trotsky was murdered he finally managed to embrace his beloved grandson in exile. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000

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Royalty

An order from the Spanish Inquisition— “Bring swift justice to whoever it is due” 241. Ferdinand and Isabella.

LS in Spanish, signed by Ferdinand, “Yo el Rey,” and by Isabella, “Yo la Reyna,” one page, 8.25 x 9, July 12, 1503. In full (translated): “Doctor de Villaescusa, our appointed mayor in the town of Valladolid. We instruct you to promptly conduct the investigation you have started on the municipal lands that the denizens of the said town have invaded and seized; and that, once everyone’s position has been heard, bring swift justice to whoever it is due, so that the town may receive reparation according to what, in conformity with your findings, has been seized and settled.

[And see] that nothing might be done [to them] that they might find further reason to complain.” Signed at the conclusion by the king and queen, and countersigned by Juan de la Parra. In fine condition.

Dr. Alfonso Ramires de Villaescusa served as both an advocate and magistrate in cases of property seizure during the Inquisition’s mass expulsion of Jews and converts.

Following the Treaty of Granada and the surrender of the Moors in November 1491, the completion of the Reconquista left the Spanish kingdom in need of reparation. Issued by Ferdinand and Isabella on March 31, 1492, the Alhambra Decree ordered the removal of all practicing Jews from the regions of Castile and Aragon within a four-month span, an edict designed to purge Jewish influence from Spain’s large converso population. The broad expulsion also meant that all monies and property left behind were to be roundly confiscated by the Spanish crown. A desirable dual-signed order from the Catholic monarchs known for their institution of the Inquisition and their sponsorship of Christopher Columbus. Starting Bid $1000

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242. Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria. Archduke of Austria and Crown

Prince of Austria-Hungary (1858–1889) who died in a suicide pact with his mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera. The ensuing scandal made international headlines and remains a cause of speculation more than a century later. Menu for a dinner on January 14, 1878, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, featuring the colorful embossed royal crest of the crown prince at the top, prominently signed at the bottom in ink, “Rudolf.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a white handkerchief. Starting Bid $200

The last Catholic king on “the Scots affairs” 243. King James II. The last Catholic monarch (1633–1701)

to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, crowned in 1685. Handwritten letter, unsigned, one page both sides, 6.75 x 9, March 22, [1682]. Letter to his niece, the Countess of Lichfield. In part: “If you will pardon me for being so long before I answered your letter…the Scots affairs, and so much company is come to me, I have not any tyme to myself, but now that I have it, I would not faile to let you know how much I am obliged to you for what you have sayd to me in your letter.”

Intersecting folds and light toning from a mounting strip to the second integral page, otherwise fine condition. James was set to succeed his brother, Charles II, as king of Scotland, which caused political strife in Scotland because a Catholic would be replacing a Protestant. Although he came to rule Scotland in 1685, this distrust of his religion led to his overthrow in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Starting Bid $200

244. King Louis XII. King of France from 1498 to 1515, popularly called ‘the

Father of the People’ (1462–1515). Scarce LS in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 8.75 x 6.75, September 4, [1494]. Untranslated letter as Duc d’Orleans to the Duc de Bar, sent from Genoa, signed at the conclusion by Louis and countersigned by Jean Coterau, treasurer to Louis XI, Charles VIII, and Louis XII. Intersecting folds and scattered stains, otherwise fine condition. One day previously, the army of King Charles VIII of France had crossed Mont Ginevre and thus started the French army’s first Italian campaign for the Kingdom of Naples, marking the beginning of the Italian wars that would rage for decades more. Charles had detached Louis with an army of 10,000 men who were to support the efforts of the fleet. The French fleet defeated the Neapolitans, and on September 8, four days after writing the present letter, Louis achieved a decisive victory over the Neapolitan troops, which had landed at Rapallo east of Genoa. Wars in Italy would continue until 1559, shaping the culture and geography of the region for centuries to come. A highly desirable piece from the outset of this period in European history. Starting Bid $300

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Medici’s lavish gift exchange with the Ottoman sultan 245. Catherine de Medici. LS in French, signed “Catherine,”

one page, 9.5 x 13.5, September 2, 1584. Untranslated letter to Jacques de Germigny, French ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, written from Medici’s favorite palace, Chateau de Chernonceau.

Catherine writes to Germigny concerning the exchange of gifts between France and the Ottoman sultan, Murad III, approving the list of items he had assembled and directing him to send any gifts from the sultan to their ambassador at Venice, Andre Hurault de Maisse. Signed at the conclusion in bold ink by Catherine and countersigned by her secretary of state, Pierre Brulart. Scattered creases, remnants of the red seal to the right side, and small holes throughout (none affecting the signature), otherwise fine condition.

Despite religious differences, France and the Ottoman Empire had a longstanding warm relationship due to an alliance established between between Medici’s father-in-law, King Francis I, and Suleiman the Magnificent in 1536. This is generally considered the first non-ideological diplomatic alliance of its kind between Christian and non-Christian empires, and went unbroken until Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Ottoman-held Egypt nearly two-and-a-half centuries later. Catherine de Medici maintained correspondence with similarly powerful Ottoman women, notably Nurbanu Sultan, the mother of Murad III, as well as his wife, Safiye Sultan.

The exchange of lavish gifts was a natural cultural element and helped to sustain goodwill between nations. An intriguing letter concerning this unusual aspect of 16th-century foreign relations.

Starting Bid $500

Informing the King of Belgium of the loss of a Russian prince in WWI 246. Nicholas II. The last Tsar of Russia (born 1868) who reigned from 1894 until he was deposed in 1917. In the wake of the Russian Revolution, Nicholas, Empress Alexandra, and their children were imprisoned and finally executed on July 17, 1918.LS in Cyrillic, one page, 8 x 13, October 19, 1914. Official letter of state to King Albert I of Belgium, in full (translated): “It was the lord who so said to bestow a deep sorrow upon our house. His highness, Prince Oleg Konstantinovich Romanov had, to my inconsolable grief, passed away while on active duty from the wound sustained in combat. In informing your royal highness of this sad event I am sure that his highness will wholeheartedly commiserate with us. With highest and total respect to your royal highness our kind brother and friend.” In fine condition.

A son of a Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovich, Prince Oleg Konstantinovich was wounded while fighting against the Germans near Vladislavovas in 1914.

Emergency surgery could not save him, and as he was dying he said, ‘I am so happy. It will encourage the troops to know that the Imperial House is not afraid to shed its blood.’ Starting Bid $300

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Diana’s go-to workout wear, gifted to her personal trainer 247.

Princess Diana. Princess Diana’s personally-owned- and -worn Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt given to her by business magnate Richard Branson, which Diana later presented to her longtime personal trainer, Jenni Rivett. The dark blue cotton/polyester sweatshirt, no size but likely medium/large, features a screen-printed image of the Virgin Atlantic ‘Flying Lady’ logo with white cursive text: “Fly Atlantic.” Included with the sweatshirt is a small 4 x 2.75 gift tag bearing an ANS from Princess Diana, which reads: “Dearest Jenni, Lots of love from, Diana, x.” In fine condition, with expected wear from use.

The recipient of the sweatshirt, Jenni Rivett, served as the personal trainer to Princess Diana for over seven years. In a 2018 interview with the Yahoo! series The Royal Box, Rivett recounted Diana’s decision to simplify her workout outfits: ‘Every single session all the media were outside camped with their stepladders, and cameras and lenses and everything. For her she just found it so incredibly, ‘why are they so interested in me when there is more important things to worry about in the world.’ It wasn’t her that asked for all this. I remember one of her strategies was that she was going to wear the same Virgin Active sweatshirt every single session.’

The sweatshirt is accompanied by two letters of provenance from Rivett, with one reading, in part: “This sweatshirt was given to HRH by Sir Richard Branson. It became her most worn top on her regular visits to the gym. She felt there were far more important issues to focus on in the world then her gym attire and therefore decided that wearing the famous Virgin sweatshirt to every session, would be a good way to stop the media frenzy! A few months before her untimely death she called me to say she had left a few sweatshirts for me. Amongst them, this one—which I have now decided to part with.” Starting Bid $500

Queen Anne directs payment to a noted Scottish admiral 248. Queen Anne. Queen of England (born 1665), the last British monarch in the Stuart dynasty, who reigned from 1702 until her death in 1714. Manuscript DS, signed “Anne R,” one page, 9 x 11, February 1711/2. Queen Anne directs the treasurer to pay five hundred pounds to “Our Trusty and Welbeloved Sir James Wishart Kn’t One of the Commissioners of Our Admiralty,” to cover expenses associated with his voyage to Holland. Signed at the head by the queen, with the lower right portion of the document clipped off. Mounted, matted, and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 19 x 16.5; the frame’s backing bears an affixed Goodspeed’s Book Shop label. In very good to fine condition, with scattered soiling and light toning. Wishart served at the Battle of Cadiz and the Battle of Vigo Bay in 1702, and participated in the capture of Gibraltar in 1704. He was dispatched to The Hague during this period, where he unsuccessfully lobbied the Dutch to form an alliance against the French. Starting Bid $200

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Support for the soldier who saved her from ‘Bloody Mary’ 249.

Queen Elizabeth I. Ex-

tremely rare manuscript DS, in Early Modern English, boldly signed at the top, “Elizabeth R,” one page both sides, 9 x 12, September 4, 1570.

Elizabeth orders Sir Henry Sidney, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to help rectify financial issues being had

by William Piers.

Lengthy document states, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “Right trustie and welbeloved we grete you well, we have our self hard this bearer capteyn William Perse...where of late time we graunted that he shuld have an estate in reversion for term of certen yeres of the late Abbey of Tresternaugh with the land and possessions thereto belonging...we be informed by the said Perse that our surveior there hath by a survey made increased the rent therof farr above that which one Robert Jans late tenant of the same did paie, so as the said William Perse if he shuld paie so great a rent as now by the survey is newly incresed shuld not have anie benefit by our grant as we intended; we ar plesed to remitt the consideration hereof to you...to reform and diminishe the rent newly incresed by the surveior to such a resonable rate as your self shall think convenient for the benefit of the said William Perse...we understand also by him that he hath of his own cost & charge builded a house in our towne of Knockfargus upon our soile...and do leave the same to your consideration giving you authoritie herby to cause such estate either in taile or fee simple to be made to him with reservation of such rent as your self shall think resonable...we have also upon his recommendation of the good faithfull and constant service of Sir Bryan Mackphellyme caused that ether a cheine of gold or a portion of plate of the value of fortie poundes shuld be delivered to the said Pers to be in our name speciallie by him given to the said Mackphellym...we have also taken order for the satisfaction of the said Perse for his demand of money due as he hath informed our councell...thus you maie see how we are favorably disposed toward our said servant thinking him worthy of all this our favor.” Reverse of second integral page is docketed in several different hands. Beautifully archivally cloth-matted and framed with a portrait of the Queen to an overall size of 25.75 x 20. In very good condition, with mild dampstaining to both pages (some over the signature, but not affecting the boldness or legibility of the signature or document whatsoever), small separation and reinforcement along hinge, slight paper loss to right edge of first page, second integral page professionally inlaid to a slightly larger sheet, and two W. C. Putnam Collection stamps to reverse of first page and front of second integral page.

The man featured in this letter, William Piers (c. 1510-1603), was an English constable sent to Ireland by Queen Elizabeth in 1566. Especially noted for his attempts to drive the Scots from Ulster, he was appointed governor of Carrickfergus [Knockfargus] in 1568. The reasons for the requests of special treatment in this document can be ascertained from Burke’s Peerages and Baronetcies, which describes Piers as ‘a distinguished soldier and a great favorite of Queen Elizabeth’ who ‘on more than one occasion saved her from the vengeance of her step-sister, Queen Mary.’ Captain Piers clearly ingratiated himself with Elizabeth by at times protecting her from the wrath of ‘Bloody Mary,’ thus earning her favor and a lifetime of substantial support.

Recognizing Piers for his outstanding service, the Queen rewarded him with a large land grant which included the grounds of Tristernagh Abbey-a generous endowment apparently undermined by the recent appraisal of the property. In order to correct this, she not only orders Sidney to cut the recently increased rent, but asks that he offer Piers a low rate for his second property and provide him with additional remuneration due in the form of gold. An extraordinarily rare and truly remarkable document with incredible content and intimate associations. Oversized. Starting Bid $2500

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The queen on her first born— “I have to convince myself that he is true” 250.

Queen Elizabeth II. TLS

signed “Elizabeth,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, Buckingham Palace letterhead, November 27, 1948. Letter to Mrs. Fisher, in full: “Thank you so much for your letter. We were delighted to receive your message of congratulations and good wishes.” The queen proceeds to add a lengthy handwritten addition to the letter: “The baby is very sweet and we are enormously proud of him. I find it hard to believe that he is really mine, and each time I see him, I have to convince myself that he is true. Perhaps that happens to all mothers for the first time. It is wonderful to think the baby has brought happiness to so many people, besides ourselves, at this time. Once again, thank you for your letter.” The queen also adds the salutation in her own hand. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Charles, Prince of Wales was born on November 14, 1948, less than two weeks before this letter was written. Starting Bid $500

251. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Royal

Christmas and New Year card from 1956 with an embossed seal on the front, measuring 13.75 x 9.75 open, with the inside featuring a photo of the royal family on a ship, signed below in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1956” and “Philip.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall foxing. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Starting Bid $200

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Titanic and Maritime

252. S.S. Minia. A vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of an

iceberg, taken by a crew member of the cable ship S.S. Minia, the second ship chartered by the White Star Line to recover bodies of Titanic victims. This undated photo probably pre-dates the Titanic disaster. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. Some fading to upper portion of image and light silvering along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Explorers and Archeologists Last-minute dishonorable discharge from the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition 253. Robert Falcon Scott. British naval officer and explorer

(1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition. ALS signed “R. Scott,” one page, 8 x 10, British Antarctic Expedition letterhead, November 22, 1910. Letter to Sir Richard Poore. In part: “Mr. Feather has only one suit of uniform and for this and other reasons, he is anxious to get home at the earliest opportunity. As I said I am very desirous to meet his wishes in view of the heavy punishment of his dismissal…All our arrangements are going on well.” Intersecting folds, overall creases, tack holes to upper left, and a few tiny edge chips and tears, otherwise fine condition. Thomas A. Feather had been one of the members of Scott’s Discovery Expedition from 1901-04 and proved an able crewman. He was assigned the position of boatswain for Terra Nova, but was reportedly discharged as a result of friction between him and Lieutenant Henry Rennick. By this point in time Scott was in Christchurch, New Zealand, about to begin the last leg of his journey to Antarctica just a week later on November 29. Starting Bid $300

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The Antarctic explorer’s bank ledger, recording pay from the HMS “Majestic” and “Nat Antarctic Exped” 254. Robert Falcon Scott. British naval officer and explorer (1868–1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic, the Discovery Expedition and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition. Leatherbound financial ledger containing records for Scott’s bank account with Messrs. Woodhead & Co. from December 31, 1894, to December 31, 1902, 4 x 6, filled out in another hand, with an inset label on the front cover reading, “Commander R. F. Scott,” with “Lieut” struck through. The ledger contains the record of the principal expenses and payments received from early in his career, including the very beginning of his Discovery Expedition to Antarctica, which commenced on August 6, 1901. Some of the most interesting entries are from 1894, denoting that he received pay from the “Majestic,” the British battleship where Scott served as a torpedo lieutenant, and 1901 payments from the “Nat Antarctic Exped.”

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The legendary explorer of the South Pole 255. Ernest Shackleton. Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 real

photo postcard portrait of Shackleton in formal attire, signed in black ink, “E. H. Shackleton.” Shackleton has also addressed the postcard on the reverse to “Miss Barnard, 14 Ely Place, Dublin,” although it is postally unused. In fine condition, with faint crazing to the emulsion. Rare and highly desirable in this format. Starting Bid $200

Notorious Figures 256. Lee Harvey Oswald. Air mail envelope, 6.25 x 4.25,

addressed in Oswald’s hand to his mother, “U.S.A., Box 982, Vernon Texas, Mrs. M. Oswald,” and adding his Moscow return address and name in Russian to the bottom. Envelope bears Russian postmarks on the front, and a March 7, 1962, Vernon, Texas postmark on the reverse. The envelope bears soft lamination, consistent with other official exhibits that were in the government’s possession during the Warren Commission investigation. In very good to fine condition, with a rough top edge from opening. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM–MT 8.”

Starting Bid $200

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257. Alfred Adler

258. Spiro Agnew

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259. Astronomers Starting Bid $200

261. Robert Bunsen

262. Businessmen

263. Andy Card

265. Jacques Cousteau

266. Charles de Gaulle

267. Frederick Douglass

269. Emperor Akihito

270. Alexander Fleming

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271. French Presidents

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260. Marcellin Berthelot

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264. Dewitt Clinton Starting Bid $200

268. Frederick Douglass

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272. Milton Friedman Starting Bid $200

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273. Ruth Bader Ginsburg

274. Mikhail Gorbachev

275. Mikhail Gorbachev

276. Israeli Leaders: Rabin and Dayan

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277. Jonathan Jackson

278. Ethel Kennedy

279. Robert F. Kennedy

280. Jack Kilby

281. King George V

282. King George VI

283. Oliver Lodge

284. Timothy Matlack

285. Moses Montefiore

286. J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr

287. Mother Teresa

288. Roderick Murchison

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289. John Nash Starting Bid $200

290. Plaek Phibunsongkhram

291. Polar Explorers

292. Pope Francis

293. Pope John Paul II

294. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier

295. Protection of American Seamen

296. Publishers

297. Joseph Pulitzer

298. Yitzhak Rabin Starting Bid $200

299. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

300. Gregori Rasputin: Prince Felix Youssoupoff Starting Bid $200

302. Cecil Rhodes

303. Bertrand Russell

304. Charles M. Schwab

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301. William Rehnquist

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305. Thaddeus Stevens

306. Caleb Strong

309. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

310. Margaret Thatcher

313. Vacuum Tube Collection

314. Richard Varick Starting Bid $200

315. Thomas J. Watson

316. Chaim Weizmann

317. Simon Wiesenthal

318. Oliver Wolcott, Jr

319. Steve Wozniak

320. Yen Chia-kan

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307. Supreme Court Starting Bid $200

311. Margaret Thatcher Starting Bid $200

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308. Takahito and Yuriko, Prince and Princess Mikasa

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312. Daniel D. Tompkins

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military Rare slave trade document signed by a hero of the Revolution 321. Joshua Barney.

Commodore in the United States Navy (1759– 1818) who served in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, one page, 5.75 x 7.75, January 14, 1792. Rare document associated with the slave trade, in part (translated): “Please send a deed in favor of Dr. Francisco de Leon of a Negro that I have sold him…in the price of One Hundred and Eighty Pesos.” In very good condition, with heavy staining, paper loss due to ink erosion, and the signature a few shades light but entirely legible. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

323. Esek Hopkins. Famed

Rhode Island commodore (1718– 1802) who served as Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated endorsement signature, “E. Hopkins,” on the reverse of a manuscript document signed

by Henry Ward, one page, 6 x 3.5, in full: “State of Rhode Island, The General Assembly at November Session A.D. 1780, ordered Two Thousand Pounds in Circuit Court, Money to be paid to Henry Merchant Esq’r out of the General Treasury.” Endorsed on the reverse by Hopkins. In fine condition.

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

324. Henry Jackson.

322. John Barry. Irish-born sea captain (1745–1803) who commanded a number of American vessels during the Revolutionary War. Among other accomplishments, he successfully transported French gold across the Atlantic in order to fund the war effort, organized the crossing of the Delaware at Trenton in 1776, and forced a British surrender in the final naval engagement of the war. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “John Barry Cap’t,” one page, 6.75 x 3, September 1782. Certificate issued to a seaman who served on the USS Lexington, in full: “I do hereby certify, That the Bearer, Geo. Stitt, late Seaman on board the Lexington under my command, is entitled to whatever share or portion of prize-money may accrue him from service.” In very good condition, with light show-through from old mounting remnants on the back, and small splits and losses to edges. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Barry served as captain of the Lexington from December 1775 through October 1776, during which time he captured several private armed vessels.

Starting Bid $200

Revolutionary War general from Massachusetts (1747– 1809) who led his regiment in the Philadelphia campaign of 1777, at Monmouth and Rhode Island in 1778, and at Springfield, New Jersey, in 1780. ALS signed “H. Jackson,” one page, 7.75 x 12.5, August 17, 1806. Letter to General Henry Knox concerning a real estate transaction, in part: “I enclose you a blank deed of the Mills, to be executed by you and Mrs. Knox, as also I return the deed executed by Mrs. Knox when here of the Waldoborough tracts, & request you to have a more particular one executed…Mr. Joseph Hall in a communication to me on the respective Deeds observes—Viz—It is my advice that the Release [of] the Mills &c should be executed by Mr. & Mrs. Knox at the same time to compensate in some measure for the irregular execution of the Mortgage Deed from them to you & Mr. Hays…The Deed of the Waldoborough Land is not so explicit as it ought to be, and would have been if Mrs. K. had not been just leaving Town, and the General had possessed data here for a more particular discription.” Prominently addressed on the integral leaf in Jackson’s hand: “General H. Knox, at Mrs. Carters.” In very good to fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf which also affects the left edge of the letter. Starting Bid $200

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325. Henry Lee. Nicknamed ‘Light-Horse Harry,’ Lee (1756–1818) was a Revolutionary War hero who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he later served as governor of Virginia and as a US congressman, and was the father of Robert E. Lee. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, September 15, 1788. Letter to John Chaloner in Philadelphia, in part: “I wrote to you the other day enclosing a memorandum of some articles which I wished to have done in Philad’a—I have never heard from you…It is necessary for me soon to know that I may hold you…equal to the demand.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 20 x 14.5. In fine condition, with a small seal-related hole affecting one word of the text. Starting Bid $200

326. Henry Lee. Partly-printed DS, one page, 15 x 12,

February 25, 1793. Land grant issued to John Peden for “a certain Tract or parcel of land, containing three hundred and twenty eight acres.” Boldly signed at the bottom by Lee as governor of Virginia. In very good to fine condition, with toning, heavier to the right side. The paper and wax seal is crisp and intact. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Six years later, Lee would deliver one of the most famous eulogies in history, poetically remembering George Washington before the two Houses of Congress with the now famous words, ‘First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen.’ Starting Bid $200

327. William Smallwood. Planter, soldier, and politician (1732–1792) who served as a major general during the Revolution and later served as governor of Maryland. ALS signed “W. Smallwood,” one page, 7.25 x 11.25, March 18, 1785.

Letter to Christopher Richmond in Annapolis, in part: “I take this opportunity by Maj’r Jenifer of inclosing you a discharge granted William Hammilton in consequence of his former Discharge being fraudulently taken from him by a certain Benjamin Ward which Hamilton urges he made you acquainted with that you desired him to apply to me for another Discharge & that you wou’d endeavour to stop his pay.

The Discharge recites the abuses & recommends Hamilton for Redress to yours & Mr. White’s attention. If therefore you can render the poor Fellow any service on the occasion you will do an act of public Justice & oblige him as well as me.”

Encapsulated in Mylar and in very good condition, with professional restoration to areas of paper loss. Starting Bid $200

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328. Silas Talbot. Officer in the Continental Army and in the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War (1751–1813), who went on to command the USS Constitution from 1799 to 1801. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets plus one additional leaf, 7.5 x 9.5, September 20, 1794. Letter to John Porteous, in part: “I have taken the liberty to inclose you my account for the time spent in procuring the Bridge to be erected over the West Canada Creek. You will please to observe that by Law the Commissioners were to be paid by the Several Countys where the work was done. I shall also inclose you an order on the Treasurer of your County for the Money.”

On the second integral sheet, Talbot pens a note to the “Treasurer of the County of Herkimer,” in part: “Please to pay to John Porteous Esqr. whatever sum may be allow’d me for my services in erecting the Bridge over Canada Crick in the above named County.” On a separate sheet, he pens an invoice for £8.16.0: “To his services in attendance at three different times as one of the Commissioners appointed by Law to Erect a Bridge over the west Canada Creek.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and staining, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

331. Stephen Decatur and James Barron. Ink signatures of

329. William Washington. Of-

ficer of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1752–1810) and second cousin to President George Washington. ADS, signed “W. Washington,” one page, 8 x 4.5, July 2, 1800. An autograph check, in full: “Cashier of the Bank of the United States, to William Woodford Esq: or order five hundred and fifty Dollars.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and staining. Accompanied by two engraved portraits, one bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $200

the dueling US naval officers, “Stephen Decatur” and “James Barron,” on individual off-white slips applied to slightly larger cards. In very good to fine condition, with an edge stain and vertical line of toning to Decatur. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Decatur bearing a facsimile signature.

Decatur was a commodore who served in both Barbary Wars in North Africa, the Quasi-War with France, and the War of 1812 with Britain; he was killed in a duel with his rival officer, James Barron, that resulted from comments Decatur had made over Barron’s conduct in the Chesapeake–Leopard Affair of 1807. Starting Bid $200

330. Abraham Whipple. Commander (1733–1819) of the Continental Navy during the Revolutionary War, remembered for sinking a British ship in the Gaspee Affair of 1772, a significant event in the lead up to the American Revolution . DS, one page, 8 x 3.75, November 30, 1792. Promissory note penned

by Whipple, in full: “I promise to pay unto Messrs Glass & Moore Six pounds Lawfull money on Demand.” The reverse is docketed with an accounting of the principal and interest. In fine condition, with archival tape on the back of the central vertical fold. Starting Bid $200

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332. Isaac Hull.

American commodore (1773–1843) who commanded the Constitution during the War of 1812. LS, one page, 7.25 x 9.5, March 26, 1832.

Letter to John Cassidy, in part: “Having been informed that it is your intention to make application for a Clerkship in one of the Public Offices, it affords me great pleasure to bear testimony to your correct conduct during my Command of this Navy Yard, your moral character has been unexceptionable, and your capacity and qualifications to fill a situation, such as you wish, are undoubted.” In fine condition, with some staining to the edges. Starting Bid $200

333. Oliver Hazard Perry. American

military officer (1785–1819) who served in the War of 1812 and earned the title ‘Hero of Lake Erie’ for leading American forces in a decisive naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie. Ink signature, “Very Respectfully, Sir, Your Obd. Servt., O. H. Perry,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with clipped corners and trimmed edges, nipping the end of his last name. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature.

Starting Bid $200

335. Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “S. Vansickle,” one page, 9.5 x 8.25, July 19, 1865. A “Duplicate Amnesty Oath” sworn at Galveston, Texas, in part: “I, Stephen Vansickle, 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 Slavery, so help me God.” Signed at the conclusion by Vansickle and countersigned by Captain and Provost Marshal H. Beard. In fine condition, with intersecting folds. A scarce Trans-Mississippi amnesty oath from the end of the Civil War. Starting Bid $200

334. Robert Anderson.

Union general (1805-1871) in command of Fort Sumter who refused a formal demand for his surrender, leading to the bombardment of the fort and start of the Civil War. Scarce Civil War-dated ink signature, “For Miss Lucy S. Randall, Lynn, Mass., Your’s very truly, Robert Anderson, Major U.S.A., Fort Sumter, S.C., Jany. 24, 1861,” on an off-white 4.5 x 5.5 sheet professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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336. George A. Custer. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, penned by George A. Custer to his wife, “Mrs. Genl. Custer, Ft. Riley, K.,” with annotations in another hand, “Politeness of Maj. Genl. Gibbs, USA.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing, light stains, and short edge tears. Starting Bid $200

Firsthand account of the Battle of Mobile Bay

337. Civil War: Battle of Mobile Bay. Extraordinary ALS signed “John H. Brooks,” 24 total pages on a set of six 5 x 8 sheets, lightly lined, (the first 11 pages in ink, the balance in graphite) August 5, 1864. An incredible firsthand account of John Brooks, the steward of Admiral David Farragut, written while aboard the flagship US Hartford during the Battle of Mobile Bay. The first four pages consist of a letter Brooks addressed to his wife on the day of battle, in part: “We got underweigh this morning after a cup of coffee and sailed in two by two the iron clads on our right or starboard side. I cannot tell you of how terrible the battle was but even our admiral admits it was the most severe ever we engaged in our ship being the admiral ship the Rebel…

Tennessee came up to sink us then began another battle the Hartford pouring in broadside after broadside not twenty feet from the ram and running into her nearly sinking her…we lost over twenty men killed and wounded cut up in a manner most shocking…we are now in the Bay of Mobile and will try to compel the forts guarding its entrance to surrender after which we will be ready for home…I hope you will soon read this letter which we plan to send tonight, which if captured by the enemy will serve him in showing the deprived the best of wives a letter that would relieve her aching heart. Oh, this fighting was terrible but I was never more cool…I hope soon to write you full particulars and only now wish to relieve you and my dear mother of the anxiety of my last letters.” The remaining pages represent a moment-by-moment eyewitness retelling of the engagement.

In fine condition. An exhaustive, endlessly fascinating account of the Battle of Mobile Bay. Starting Bid $500

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Months after Appomattox, Lee pens a letter to his aide-de-camp

338. Robert E. Lee. ALS signed “R. E. Lee,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.25, November 14, 1865. Letter to Colonel Charles Marshall, in part: “I am very glad you have concluded the matter with…& only say that I have given you & Mrs. Mary so much trouble. You must thank her for me. I am perfectly satisfied with your selection, & have no doubt it is better than I could have done myself. I prefer your ordering the furniture from…, even though it had cost more, as I have confidence in him, & like to maintain intercourse with old friends. I will try & find some opportunity to send you the amt. of money you named, as there is no way of procuring drafts. Please pay him at your convenience, & in your walks if you would occasionally call & urge him to expedite their transmission, you will oblige me much. I cannot go into the house until the arrival of the articles, & I am very anxious to bring Mrs. Lee up while the weather is favorable. Sometimes I am told this end of the canal is occasionally closed by early frost…The papers you rec’d are not always entirely correct. I have made no positive arrangement with Mr. R. nor has anything more been said in the subject since I last saw you. But as I perhaps then told you if I was able to complete the…satisfactorily I propose only writing the history of the Campaigns in M: at present at least, I would offer its publication to him. I know nothing about

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the usual terms, & only want what is right. I think his terms, or those he offered were…on the retail price of the sales. I should be very glad to obtain all that was proper, as poverty is at all times inconvenient, but perhaps more felt in old age.

I have had a great many offers from other publishers as N. Y. & from some in Hartford & Cincinnati, but have declined making any final arrangement. Indeed I have made little or no progress in the work. Mr. R. has been anxious to announce it, but I have refused. I want to get official data, which I now have sent, & want to see my way clear to completion. The Country I Know will be flooded with histories of the line, but I do not think the time has arrived when it will hear the truth.

What is your opinion?” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Lee’s own hand.

On March 21, 1862, Marshall was appointed to the personal staff of General Robert E. Lee, a longtime family friend, with the rank of captain. Marshall served as Lee’s aide-de-camp, assistant adjutant general, and military secretary, and was present with Lee during all the major battles of the Army of Northern Virginia. Additionally, he was responsible for the writing of Lee’s after-action reports during the war and later drafted Lee’s acceptance of the terms of surrender following the Battle of Appomattox. Starting Bid $500

On Lee’s surrender at Appomattox: “You have passed through the series of battles which to-day resulted in the surrender of the enemy’s entire army” 339. George A. Custer. Broadside circular of the historic “Congratulatory Order from General Custer,” one page, 6 x 9.5, dated at the Third Cavalry’s headquarters at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, the day of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender of the Confederate forces. In part: “With profound gratitude toward the God of battles, by whose blessings our enemies have been humbled and our arms rendered triumphant, your commanding General avails himself of this, his first opportunity, to express to you his admiration of the heroic manner in which you have passed through the series of battles which to-day resulted in the surrender of the enemy’s entire army. The record established by your indomitable courage, is unparalleled in the annals of war. Your prowess has won for you even the respect and admiration of your enemies. During the past six months, although in most instances confronted by superior numbers, you have captured from the enemy in open battle one hundred and eleven pieces of field artillery, sixty-five battle flags, and upwards of ten thousand prisoners of war, including seven General officers…You have never lost a gun—never lost a color—and have never been defeated. And notwithstanding the numerous engagements in which you have borne a prominent part, including those memorable battles of the Shenandoah, you have captured every piece of artillery the enemy has dared to open upon you…For our comrades who have fallen, let us ever cherish a grateful remembrance. To the wounded and to those who languish in Southern prisons, let our heartfelt sympathies be tendered. And now, speaking for myself alone, when the war is ended, and the task of the historian begins; when those deeds of daring, which have rendered the name and fame of the Third Cavalry Division imperishable, are inscribed upon the bright pages of our country’s history, I only ask that my name may be written as that of the commander of the Third Cavalry Division. G. A. Custer, Brevet Major General.” In very good condition, with foxing, staining, and intersecting folds. It is believed that this handbill was privately printed in the weeks following the surrender by a Southerner who aimed to sell souvenirs to the occupying Union troops; Custer was not awarded the rank of Brevet Major General until April 15th, six days after he originally issued this congratulatory order. Starting Bid $200

340. Little Bighorn: Edward G. Mathey. French-born military officer (1837–1915) who fought

at Chickamauga, Atlanta, and elsewhere during the Civil War. After becoming 2nd Lieutenant of Company M, 7th Cavalry, in 1867, he commanded the pack train during the Washita Campaign, a function he repeated for Custer at Little Bighorn. A survivor of that infamous battle, he fought against the Nez Perce in the following year. Partly-printed DS, signed “E. G. Mathey,” one page, 8.5 x 11, May 1, 1878. Special requisition document ordering “Three (3) Corn Brooms” to fulfill the “monthly allowance of Company K 7th Cavalry.” Signed twice at the conclusion by Mathey as a captain in the 7th Cavalry and countersigned by Elwell Otis as a lieutenant colonel in the 7th Cavalry. In fine condition. Otis (1838–1909) also participated in the action during the Little Bighorn campaign as a member of the 22nd Infantry Regiment. Starting Bid $200

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341. Gettysburg. Civil War-dated ALS signed “Rice C. Bull,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 9, 1863. Letter to his brother, Gordon Bull, in full: “Last Thursday we arrived in this place and are now enjoying our selves as well as we can under the circumstances. After leaving home, I met Weer at Smiths Basin, we went to Troy and took the night boat for New York and arrived there in the morning about 8. As Weer was in a hurry to get along on account of his brother we did not stop over but took the train immediately for Philadelphia and from there to Harrisburg. We got in to Harrisburg about 9 in the evening and stayed all night, in the morning we took the train from Hanover Junct. intending to go to Gettysburg but on the way down we found that the 12th Corps Hospt. was broken up at Gettysburgh and also that Capt. Weir was dead so we kept straight through to Baltimore and reported to the Medical Director who gave us a little lecture on the enormity of our sins in staying over 30 days & then sent us here so we are all right on that I guess.

The Hospt. is in the heart of the city and consists of about a dozen brick houses merged into one there is about 500 patients about our half of whom are sick and the rest wounded from Gettysburgh. Most of them are doing well. Our soldiers who were wounded at Gettysburg are receiving very different treatment from what we did over at Chancellorville. My health is first rate or just as good as it was when I left home the journey tired me considerable but did not make me sick in the least. How long shall I stay here I do not know. I am beginning to get sick of it now. Sid & myself are in the same room or it wouldn’t be endurable.

But I shall try to stand it untill they see fit to send me away.

The weather here is warm about the same it was last week in old Washington Co and it is tip top hay weather. I suppose you are sweating over that long hay in your big meadow this week. There is nothing of interest to write now things seem to be quiet in Baltimore. As soon as you get this write directing to Newton University Hospt. House 6 ward 3 Baltimore Md. Give my love to Lib. and all enquiring friends and write soon. Excuse mistakes as I write in a hurry & have most a miserable pen.” In fine condition, with some light staining to the last page. Starting Bid $200

342. Little Bighorn: James Calhoun. Brother-in-law of

George Custer who was killed along with Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1845–1876). Scarce ink signature as 1st Lieutenant in the 7th Cavalry, “James Calhoun,” on an off-white 6.25 x 1.25 slip irregularly clipped from the close of a document.

In fine condition, with light creasing. Starting Bid $200

343. Little Bighorn: George Yates. Military officer (1842– 1876) and Custer loyalist who was killed in action as captain of Company F at Little Bighorn. Ink signature as captain of the 7th Cavalry, “Geo. W. Yates,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 slip clipped from the close of a document. In fine condition. Yates was killed during the Battle of the Little Bighorn and fell near Custer. According to some accounts, he is said to have taken command of the battalion after the initial fighting at Medicine Tail Coulee, where Custer may have been wounded. Other accounts suggest that he commanded a wing of Custer’s battalion, composed of Companies E and F. Starting Bid $200

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345. Sgt. Alvin C. York. Handsome vin-

344. George C. Marshall. Collection of seven items signed by either General George C. Marshall or one of his peers, consisting of letters, statements, and an off-white 3.5 x 1.75 slip. The lot is highlighted by a World War II-dated TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff letterhead, July 17, 1941, addressed to Oscar-winning producer “Lt. Col. Darryl F. Zanuck,” in part: “Your suggestion for educational and semi-historical courses is far from presumptuous;—as a matter of fact, I think the observations which prompted your recommendation are entirely accurate. To be perfectly frank, I believe the state of bewilderment which you have noted is the result of a very apparent lack of unity of thought throughout the country, and not a fault of training. Our difficulty lies in the fact that we are bound to avoid controversial or political subjects, or any attempt to control the views of our men on such matters. We can, and do, instruct in the obligations of citizenship and of military service, but this is about as far as we can go under present conditions.”

Also included in the group lot: Dean Acheson (slip), George F. Kennan (statement), Matthew Ridgway (TLS), Dean Rusk (TLS), Eric Sevareid (statement), and William Westmoreland (ALS, penned at the close of a fan letter). In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

tage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 oversized portrait of York by the Jack Clifford photography studio, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jack Clifford, with best wishes, Sgt. Alvin C. York, June 1–27.” The photo is attached to the original 13 x 18 studio mount, which is signed by the photographer.

In fine condition, with a light horizontal bend passing unobtrusively across York’s face, and light silvering to the perimeter of the photo. An extraordinary and crystal-clear portrait of the famed World War I hero, undoubtedly the largest signed example we have offered. Starting Bid $200

346. Chester Nimitz. Historic matte-

finish 13.75 x 10.5 photo of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To Colonel and Mrs. C. E. Childs—AFR, with best wishes—C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy.” A pre-printed signature also appears inherent to the image. In very good to fine condition, with mild rippling (mainly to borders) and some light corner creases. Starting Bid $200

347. George S. Patton. World War II-dated mailing envelope from the War Department, 9 x 4, addressed in a secretarial hand to “Mrs. G. S. Patton, Jr., 2535 Belmont Rd., Washington, D.C.,” and signed by Patton with his censorship signature in the lower left, “Censored, G. S. Patton, Jr., Lt. Gen.” Postmarked April 10, 1943. In fine condition, with a rough top edge from opening. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication and grading holder, evaluating the autograph as “NM–MT 8.” Starting Bid $200

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348. Napoleon: Josephine Bonaparte. First wife of Napo-

leon and thus the first empress of the French (1763–1814).

Scarce LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 8.75 x 14.5, March 3, 1805. Letter to Cardinal Charles Erskine, in full (translated): “Nothing could be more agreeable to me than the latest testimony of your sentiments for me, on the occasion of the renewal of the year; I don’t doubt their sincerity, and I can assure you of my constant desire to find occasions to prove my benevolence. On this point I pray that God, my Cousin, keeps you in his holy and worthy care.” In very good to fine condition, with four slices along the right edge, and translucent residue over much of the letter. Starting Bid $200

349. Albrecht von Wallenstein.

Military leader and politician (15831634) who offered his services during the Thirty Years’ War to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. He became the supreme commander of the armies of the Habsburg Monarchy and a major figure of the Thirty Years’ War. LS in German, one page, 7.75 x 12.75, July 5, 1626. Untranslated letter to a prince, requesting him to be patient for a little longer. Retains its partially intact paper seal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

350. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol. Model 1816 flintlock pistol manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, for the US Government circa 1817. The pistol is 54 caliber with 9 1/16˝ round barrel, walnut stock, and metal-tipped hickory ramrod. The lockplate is stamped with early style markings, “S. North” arching over an eagle motif flanked by “US,” marked “Midl’tn Conn” below. The left rear side of the barrel is marked “P/US,” and the oval inspector’s cartouche to the left side of the stock is worn. Exhibits a deep pit near the “P/ US” markings on the barrel, and a couple professionally repaired cracks to the walnut stock near the hardware.

Born in 1765, Simeon North was a noted gun manufacturer based in Middletown, Connecticut, who is generally credited with the development of America’s first milling machine and played an important role in the development of interchangeable parts manufacturing. By 1813, he had secured a government contract to produce 20,000 pistols, which stipulated that parts of the locks had to be completely interchangeable between each other—the first contract of this type known to exist. This is an antique firearm and transfers with no federal restriction.

Starting Bid $200

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351. American Admirals

352. American Generals

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353. American Officers

354. Hiram G. Berry

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355. James Biddle and Alexander Murray

356. Bockscar: Fred J. Olivi

357. Bockscar: Charles W. Sweeney

358. British Officers

359. Charles Cornwallis and Charles Townshend

360. Richard Dale

361. Jesse Elliott Starting Bid $200

362. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Sweeney

365. Leslie Groves

366. Leslie Groves

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363. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets Starting Bid $200

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364. Jacob Gerrish Starting Bid $200

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367. Iwo Jima

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368. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal Starting Bid $200

371. Montgomery of Alamein

372. Montgomery of Alamein

375. Matthew Ridgway

376. Brian H. Robertson

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379. Thomas Tingey Starting Bid $200

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380. Thomas Truxton Starting Bid $200

369. Thomas ap Catesby Jones and Charles G. Ridgeley Starting Bid $200

373. Mountbatten of Burma Starting Bid $200

377. John Rodgers Starting Bid $200

381. Duke of Wellington

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370. Nathaniel Lyon Starting Bid $200

374. Ernest Pyle Starting Bid $200

378. William T. Sherman

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382. Leonard Wood Starting Bid $200

383. Confederate Air Force. Lim-

aviation

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

384. Amelia Earhart. Pamphlet for the Rotary Club of Boston’s Aviation Day on January 24, 1934, featuring the ‘transatlantic aviatrix’ as a special guest, 4 x 7, neatly signed above her portrait in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.”

In fine condition, with light soiling and handling wear. Encapsulated in a PSA/ DNA authentication holder. Starting Bid $200

386.

Hindenburg: Lehmann and Eckener. Two

items: a printed ‘thank you’ card, 4.5 x 3.5, signed in fountain pen

by Ernst A. Lehmann, with the card reading: “With the ‘Hindenburg’s’ thanks for the hospitality extended at Lakehurst; and a German-Portuguese language postal card from the ‘Airship Graf Zeppelin,’ 5.75 x 4, signed in fountain by Hugo Eckener. In overall fine condition, with some faint areas of toning to the Lehmann card. Starting Bid $200

387. Amy Johnson. English aviatrix (1903-1941) who became the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia; she later drowned after bailing out over the Thames. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 Vaughan & Freeman postcard photo of Amy Johnson in a head-andshoulders pose and wearing aviator goggles, signed in fountain pen. In fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

385. Amelia Earhart. Vin-

tage fountain pen signature of the legendary aviatrix, “Amelia M. Earhart,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 slip. In very good to fine condition, with a trimmed top edge, and a diagonal crease directly under the signature. Starting Bid $200

388. Charles Lindbergh. Air Mail envelope with a stamped

FAM 5 cachet, postmarked at Miami, Florida on February 4, 1929, signed in the upper left corner in black ink, “C. A. Lindbergh, Mar. 4, 1929.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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389. Igor Sikorsky. Appealing 5.5

x 8 book photo of Igor Sikorsky holding a model helicopter, signed in black felt tip, “I. Sikorsky, June 2, 1972.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a plastic Beckett authentication holder.

Starting Bid $200

392. Wright Brothers. Scarce book in French: Les Freres

Wright & Leur Oeuvre by Georges Bia. Paris: Librairie des Sciences Aeronautiques, 1910. Softcover, 7 x 10.5, 56 pages.

Contains numerous diagrams regarding the aircraft, as well as images of the the brothers and their machine in flight. Light overall foxing to cover and some slight creases, otherwise fine condition. The author, Georges Bia, was their Belgian representative. Starting Bid $200

390. Solar Impulse. Two

color glossy 12 x 8 photos, one showing the Solar Impulse experimental solar-powered aircraft flying over the Golden Gate Bridge, and the other depicting its two pilots, Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschbergw, who sign both pictures in black felt tip. In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

393. Wright Brothers. Booklet in French

entitled Construction et Manoeuvres de l’Aeroplane Wright, Monographies d’Aviation #5, by A. Bracke, 6 x 8.75, 16 pages, published by Dequesne-Masquillier & fils in 1909. Light toning and a small label affixed to cover, and partial split to spine, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $200

391. Wright Brothers: Katharine Wright. . ALS signed “Katha-

rine Wright,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, April 24, 1914. Letter to “Mrs. Needham,” in part: “Surely it was not that I did not appreciate your ‘shower’ of daffodils and hyacinths and jellies that I have been so tardy in thanking you but because I have been in such vile moods that I didn’t want to go near my desk…Father (and the rest of us) have been sampling his grape jelly to such an extent that one glass is done.” A collector later affixed three postage stamps and had them postmarked in 2003 in honor of the centennial of the Wright Brothers’ first flight. In very good to fine condition, with toning to the second page. Starting Bid $200

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394. Orville Wright. Union Trust Co. bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Lottie Jones for $6.25, December 30, 1930. Ornately matted with images and captions to an overall size of 24 x 22.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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‘From the Earth to the Moon’ with 10 Apollo astronauts 395. Apollo Astronauts. Signed book: From the Earth to the Moon. Third edition.

London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1874. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 323 pages. Signed on professionally tipped-in adjacent opening pages in bold black ink by 10 Apollo astronauts: “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7, LMP,” “Jim McDivitt, Apollo 9,” “Dave Scott, Apollo 9 CMP, Apollo 15 CDR,” “Michael Collins, Apollo XI CMP,” “Frank Borman, Apollo 8 CDR,” “James Lovell, Apollo 8, 13 CDR,” “Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP,” “Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP,” “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP,” and “Richard Gordon, Apollo XII CMP.” In very good to fine condition, with wear and soiling to the covers, and sunning to the spine; the two signed pages are clean and fine.

Interestingly, there were several similarities between Verne’s novel and the eventuality of the Apollo program, including: the US being the first to launch a manned spacecraft to circumnavigate the moon; the rejection of Brownsville, Texas as a launch site, and the subsequent choosing of Florida; Apollo 8 being launched in the month of December and splash down and recovery in the Pacific; and the crews being made up of three members. A seldom-seen and highly desirable format signed by 10 of NASA’s most storied explorers. Starting Bid $500

An Apollo reunion with an amazing 18 astronauts 396. Apollo Astronauts. Wonderful color 16.5 x 21.5 poster for the Apollo Reunion held in Washington, D.C. on July 16, 1986, showing three young children gazing up at a full moon, signed below in black ink or felt tip by 18 Apollo astronauts, including: Charles Conrad, Ron Evans, Stuart Roosa, Richard Gordon, Charlie Duke, Michael Collins, Walt Cunningham, James Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Donn Eisele, Bill Anders, Alan Bean, Jim Irwin, Al Worden, Rusty Schweickart, Alan Shepard, Gene Cernan, and Harrison Schmitt. Framed to a slightly larger size and in very good to fine condition, with some light creasing to the image, and fading to several signatures (Schweickart’s signature is extremely faint). Starting Bid $200

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397. Nikolai Budarin. Cosmonaut

Nikolai Budarin’s EVA Orlan space suit glove worn during his EVA spacewalk as part of the Mir EO-25 mission, signed under the Velcro-close knuckle flap in black felt tip, “Nikolai Budarin, Mir-25.” The glove features an insulated nylon canvas outer surface and inner pressure glove with pebbled green rubber palm and fingers and smooth fingertips, serial numbered on the wrist [Cyrillic characters approximated], “ГП-10K-2-1060025,” and the inner metal ring, designed for secure connection to the main suit, marked inside, “No. 0170024, AEВОЕ.” The glove additionally features an uncommon mirror wrist strap, with Mir stamps found on both strap and knuckle flap. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Budarin was a veteran of three extended space missions aboard the Mir Space Station and the International Space Station, and performed eight spacewalks with a total time of 44 hours during his career as a cosmonaut. Starting Bid $1000

Sought-after full lineup of Project Apollo moonwalkers 398. Moonwalkers.

S u p e r b complete set of 12 photographs signed by each moonwalker from the historic Apollo mission, with photos in various finishes and ranging in size from 10 x 8 to 14 x 11, each signed in ink or felt tip by one or more Apollo astronauts, including (one photo inscribed): “To Ron Heiskell—All the best—Neil Armstrong”; “Buzz Aldrin”; “Alan Bean, Apollo 12” and “Charles Conrad, Jr., Cdr. Apollo XII”; “Charles Conrad, Jr., Apollo XII Cdr.”; “Alan Shepard”; “Edgar Mitchell, 6th man to walk on the moon, Apollo 14”; “Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR”; “Jim Irwin”; “Aim high, Charlie Duke”; “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR”; “Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17”; and “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII, ‘Last man on the moon.’” In overall fine to very fine, condition, with heavy scuffing to Armstrong’s signature and inscription, which has rendered his first name somewhat indistinguishable. Starting Bid $1000

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Worn by the commander of Soyuz TM-23 399. Yury Onufriyenko. Yury Onufriyenko’s blue flight jacket worn aboard the Soyuz TM-23 spacecraft en route to the Mir space station as part of the Mir EO-21 mission, featuring a Space Shuttle–Mir Program patch sewn to right chest, a Russian Space Agency “PK” logo patch to left chest, with name tag in English and Cyrillic, “Yu. Onufrienko,” attached above. The left shoulder also bears an embroidered patch of the Russian flag. In fine condition, with expected wear from use, which includes some scattered stains.

A decorated pilot in the Soviet (Russian) Air Force, Onufriyenko was selected as a cosmonaut candidate in 1989 and later served as an integral member of four missions—Soyuz TM-23, STS-108, Expedition 4, and STS-111. He was a veteran of two extended spaceflights—aboard the space station Mir in 1996 and aboard the International Space Station in 2001-2002—which enabled him to accrue over 389 days in space and a total of eight spacewalks. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Alacona. Starting Bid $200

Rare letter from the tragic X-15 pilot

400. Joe Walker. American pilot and physicist (1921-1966) who reached the edge of outer space on two separate X-15 aircraft flights in 1963; he tragically passed away when his F-104 Starfighter crashed during a publicity photo shoot. Vintage glossy 8 x 10.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Walker smiling in his X-15 flight suit, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To the Brownes! Joe Walker.” In very good condition, with a paperclip impression to the top edge, scattered light creasing, and a heavier long vertical crease that passes through the tip of his left ear. Starting Bid $200

401. Joe Walker. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, June 14, 1961. Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Browne, in full: “I am very grateful for your continuing interest in our efforts with the X-15. I didn’t write much before simply because of time. However, you are more than average interested in us and I think I’ll get on the ball. My home is now in Lancaster, California, which is about 35 miles (house to work).

Most of the working days are spent in and about Edwards Air Force Base. However, a surprising number of trips to give talks about the X-15 or confer on problems keep cropping up. Not the least of time consumers are T.V. appearances!

I guess if I worked it right I could get a job there when I retire from flying! As a matter of interest, our climate up here on the ‘desert’ north of Los Angeles, is similar to that around Phoenix. I also took advanced flight training at Williams Field in 1943. So far the occasion to stop in Phoenix has not presented itself but I’ll look you up when it does.” In very good condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner, creasing to the corners and right edge, and an old tape stain though the first paragraph which doesn’t affect readability. Accompanied by the original NASA mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

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402. Scott Carpenter.

Appealing 1:25 scale model replica of the Mercury space capsule Aurora by Toys and Models Corporation. The impressively detailed capsule measures 3 x 3.5 x 3 and can be presented on a 1 x 3 x 2.75 display stand signed on the side in silver ink by Scott Carpenter.

Reverse of stand features a small plaque, which reads: “Aurora 7, 50th Anniversary, May 24, 1962–May 24, 2012, Presented by: Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.” Includes the separate hatch door. In fine condition. Accompanied by a 50th anniversary medallion for the Aurora 7. Starting Bid $300

“We certainly hope you will remember these pioneer American rocket flights” 403. Gus Grissom.

Very early TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, July 31, 1961.

Letter to Werner Pfister, in full: “Thank you for your recent letter. We certainly hope you will remember these pioneer American rocket flights. Perhaps when you grow up, you too will be able to take a trip into outer space.

We all must work hard to make these things available.” In fine condition, with several staples holes to the edges. Less than three months after the flight of Alan Shepard’s Freedom 7, Gus Grissom earned the distinction of becoming the second American to reach space when his Liberty Bell 7 launched on July 21, 1961. However, unlike the successful splashdown of Shepard, the premature opening of his capsule’s hatch upon Atlantic touchdown nearly led to Grissom’s drowning. Having already unbuckled most of his harnessing, Grissom was able to quickly free himself and escape from the sinking craft. After four to five minutes of treading water, an exhausted and relieved Grissom was lifted aboard a recovery helicopter. For his subsequent Gemini 3 mission, Grissom playfully named the spacecraft ‘Molly Brown,’ in reference to the Titanic’s ‘The Unsinkable Molly Brown’ and his own harrowing experience. Grissom remains highly sought-after across all formats, with this letter all the more desirable given that it was written just 10 days after his inaugural spaceflight. Starting Bid $200 100 | July 10, 2019 | SPACE

404. Gus Grissom. TLS

signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10, Project Mercury letterhead, March 31, 1961.

Letter to Ken Browne in Arizona, in part: “Betty and I both would like to visit the Phoenix and Chandler area again but I am afraid the demands on us are such that for the next two years, it will be impossible. But maybe some day we will get out that way again and if we do, we certainly would enjoy meeting you.” In very good to fine condition, with light toning, a short fold split, and fading to the text but not the very bold signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

405. Mercury 7. Color vintage 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury

astronauts posing in front of an Air Force jet at Langley on January 20, 1961, signed vertically in ink and ballpoint, “M. Scott Carpenter,” “Leroy G. Cooper,” “J. H. Glenn, Jr.,” “Virgil I. Grissom,” and “Walter M. Schirra.” Photo also bears a secretarial Alan Shepard signature and an autopen signature of Deke Slayton. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 13. Grissom’s signature a shade light, and some mild contrast to a couple other signatures, otherwise fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

Choice red-numbered NASA photo of Apollo 1, signed by the ill-fated crew 406. Apollo 1. Remarkable official color glossy 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo 1 prime crew posing in their blue flight suits with a model of the ill-fated Block I Command Module, signed in black felt tip, “Ed White,” “Gus Grissom,” and “Roger Chaffee.” Reverse bears faded “A Kodak Paper” watermarks. In fine condition, with a few very light surface creases. Made all the more desirable by its red-numbered status, this fully signed portrait of the tragic Apollo 1 crew is among the finest examples we’ve offered—a near pristine photo with a set of neat, bold autographs. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Provenance: The family of Roger Chaffee. Starting Bid $1000

Coveted Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ insurance cover, with bold pre-launch crew signatures 407. Apollo 11. Immensely desirable Apollo 11 ‘Type 1’ crew insurance postal cover with a color cachet of lunar surface activities, postmarked at Houston on July 20, 1969, the moon landing date of the lunar module Eagle, signed in black felt tip just prior to launch by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. These covers were flown to Houston after launch for cancellation by Apollo 10 Commander Tom Stafford in his T-38 jet. In fine condition. The famous insurance covers, first produced for Apollo 11, were to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster. They have earned near-legendary status as the ultimate space-related philatelic item and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Apollo 11 crew sign their commemorative Look magazine for its assistant art director 409.

Apollo 11.

Special edition of Look Magazine from 1969 honoring the Apollo 11 mission, 10.5 x 13.25, signed and inscribed

by Armstrong on an inside page bearing portraits of all three crew members, “To Leemarie Burrows Bernstein-With the best wishes of Apollo 11-Neil Armstrong.”

Also signed by Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins. Accompanied by a photocopied letter on National Air and Space Museum letterhead, dated March 31, 1970, written to Allen Hurlburt, the Director of Design at Cowles Communication. Letter reads, in part: “Enclosed are two copies of the Apollo 11 special issue of Look inscribed to you and Miss Burrows. The crew was happy to autograph them for you and we here were pleased to make the arrangements.” Leemarie Burrows Bernstein was an assitant art editor for Look magazine. Some mild edge toning to signed page, fragile hinge, a few small tears to cover, and original owner’s stationery stapled to front cover, otherwise fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Exceptional fully signed Apollo 11 crew lithograph 408. Apollo 11. Hugely sought-after official

color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the crew of the historic Apollo 11 mission posing together in their white space suits against a large lunar backdrop, signed in black ink or felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition, with a few light surface creases, and slight fading to the Armstrong and Collins signatures. Starting Bid $500

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410. Apollo 11. Very desirable FDC with a cachet honoring the Apollo 11 mission and ‘Man’s First Landing on the Moon,’ postmarked July 20, 1969, the date of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and September 9, 1969, the issue date for the jumbo-sized commemorative “First Man on the Moon” stamp, which is affixed to upper right corner, signed in black ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong,” and in black felt tip, “M. Collins” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

411. Apollo 11. Rare German-language glossy 5.75 x 4.25 postcard honoring the Apollo 11 mission, postmarked in Berlin on October 13, 1969, signed in black felt tip, “Neil Armstrong,” “M. Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $300

Choice example of a ‘Type 3’ insurance cover 413. Apollo 11 ‘Type 3’ I n s u r a n c e C o v e r.

Sought-after Apollo 11 ‘Type 3’ insurance cover, 6.5 x 3.5, with a color cachet of the mission insignia and a July 16, 1969, Kennedy Space Center launch date postmark, signed in blue felt tip by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

Enclosed is a card stamped with the name of a previous owner, “S. M. Sgt. W. C. Shelton,” of Clear, Alaska.

In very fine condition. The ‘Type 3’ cover rates as the least common of the three Apollo 11 insurance covers. Produced and signed just prior to space missions in order to provide financial security for astronauts’ families in case of disaster, insurance covers are the ultimate space-related philatelic item, and one of the most sought-after formats for astronaut autographs. Starting Bid $1000

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Armstrong relays info on the “dates of my 7 X-15 flights” 414. Neil Armstrong. ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, NASA letterhead, no date.

Letter to “Mr. Glass,” in full: “The dates of my 7 X-15 flights can be obtained from: Mr. Ralph Jackson, NASA, Box 273, Edwards, Calif. Sincere thanks for sending the photos.” In fine condition.

Armstrong was actively engaged in both piloting and engineering aspects of the X-15 program from its inception. He completed the first flight in the aircraft equipped with a new flow-direction sensor (ball nose) and the initial flight in an X-15 equipped with a self-adaptive flight control system. He worked closely with the designers and engineers in the development of the adaptive system, and made seven flights in the rocket plane from December 1960 through July 1962.

During those flights he reached a peak altitude of 207,500 feet in the X-15-3, and a speed of 3,989 mph (Mach 5.74) in the X-15-1. Starting Bid $500

415. Neil Armstrong. Desirable

uninscribed official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip.

Nicely triple-matted and framed behind UV-protective glass to an overall size of 14.75 x 16.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

416. Neil Armstrong. Belgian souvenir postal sheet featuring a 20F stamp honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts, 3.75 x 5, neatly signed in crisp ballpoint

by Neil Armstrong. Armstrong signed these Belgian stamp blocks while under contract to Sieger in 1970–71. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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417. Neil Armstrong.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Paul Pearson—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a few small surface creases.

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418. Neil Armstrong. Official color

8 x 10 NASA lithograph of CDR Armstrong posing in his white space suit against a lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Michael Weinstein, All the best, Neil Armstrong.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In very good condition, with creasing to the top from attempted removal from its backing sheet. Starting Bid $200

422. Neil Armstrong. TLS, one

419. Neil Armstrong.

Scarce Apollo 11 Mission Profile card, 3.5 x 6.5, signed in black felt tip by Neil Armstrong. The card features information text relative to the mission, as well as a quote from President John F. Kennedy. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

Starting Bid $200

420. Neil Armstrong. Color glossy 3.5 x 3.5 candid photo

of a NASA worker seated atop a Command Service Module, signed on the reverse in blue felt tip, “Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

421. Neil Armstrong. FDC with a cachet honoring American

accomplishments in space, postmarked September 29, 1967, bearing a small affixed image of Armstrong and four 5-cent postage stamps, signed in black ballpoint, “Neil Armstrong, ‘Apollo 11.’” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 28, 1969. Letter to George L. Coleman of the Bay Bank and Trust Company, in full: “Thank you very much for your recent letter. We appreciate your kind words of congratulation.

Please accept our heartiest congratulations on your first anniversary and our best wishes for continued success.” In very good to fine condition, with toning to the edges, and a light paperclip impression to the top edge. A desirable letter written a month after the first lunar-landing mission. Starting Bid $200

423. Apollo 17. Very desirable framed Apollo 17 display highlighted by a limited edition triangular .5 x .25 swatch of tape bearing actual moon dust from the final Apollo mission, numbered 19/20, and affixed to a color 9.5 x 7.75 presentation photo signed in silver ink, “Gene Cernan, Apollo XVII–CDR.” The moon dust was carefully lifted by tape from the flown checklist used in between the three Apollo 17 lunar surface EVAs performed by Commander Gene Cernan and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison Schmitt. Also included within the framed display, which measures to an overall size of 26.75 x 35.75, is an Apollo 17 recovery cover signed in black ink by Cernan, an ‘Australia Salutes Apollo 17’ commemorative cover signed in black ink by Ron Evans, an Apollo 17 recovery cover bearing an autopen signature of Harrison Schmitt, photos of each crew-member, a magnification photo of the moon dust, and a group of four embroidered Apollo 17 mission patches. In overall fine condition, with some damage to upper left corner of frame.

Accompanied by two photos of Cernan taken at the time of the ‘moon dust’ photo signing, and a certificate of authenticity from Spaceflori that states that the original “checklist is from the personal collection of Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan.

We have personally removed the dust stains from the checklist by peeling them off onto a clear tape which has been glued to a white paper to provide better contrast.” Starting Bid $200

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The first astronaut to fly on three different Space Shuttles 424. Karol J. Bobko. Karol J. Bobko’s Shuttle-era mustard-color cotton flight suit, no size but likely medium/large, with an official ‘meatball’ NASA patch sewn on the right chest and a black Velcro name patch, “Karl Henize,” with Master Navigator Astronaut Wings emblem attached to left chest. In fine, well-worn condition, with scattered stains, loose thread, a stitched fix to suit seat, and a broken zipper to left calf cargo pocket.

The first graduate of the US Air Force Academy to travel in space, Bobko, in August 1969, was chosen as one of the seven members of NASA Astronaut Group 7, the last group to be selected during the Apollo era. During his career, Bobko served as pilot during STS-6 and the maiden flight of the Challenger orbiter, and as commander of missions STS-51-D and STS-51-J, with the latter serving as the maiden flight of the Atlantis orbiter. Bobko logged a total of 386 hours in space and became the first person to fly on three different Space Shuttles before retiring in January 1989. Starting Bid $300

425. NASA Group 8. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of the 35

astronaut candidates selected as part of NASA group eight in 1978, signed in ink or felt tip by all pictured candidates, including: Ron McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judy Resnik, Sally Ride, Rhea Seddon, Dan Brandenstein, Michael Coats, Dick Covey, John Creighton, Robert Gibson, Frederick D. Gregory, Frederick Hauck, Jon McBride, Dick Scobee, Brewster Shaw, Loren Shriver, David Walker, Donald Williams, Guion Bluford, James Buchli, John Fabian, Anna Fisher, Dale Gardner, S. David Griggs, Terry Hart, Steven Hawley, Jeffrey Hoffman, Shannon Lucid, Richard Mullane, Steven Nagel, George Nelson, Robert Stewart, Kathryn D. Sullivan, Norman Thagard, and James van Hoften. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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426. Buzz Aldrin

427. Buzz Aldrin

428. Buzz Aldrin

429. Bill Anders

430. Apollo 11

431. Apollo 12

432. Apollo 12

433. Apollo 12

434. Apollo 14

435. Apollo 15

436. Michael Collins

437. Michael Collins

438. Michael Collins

439. Michael Collins

440. Michael Collins

441. Michael Collins

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442. Charles Conrad

443. Yuri Gagarin

444. John Glenn

445. Fred Haise

446. Jim Irwin

447. Alexei Leonov

448. Mission Control

449. Edgar Mitchell

451. NASA

452. Alan Shepard

453. Alan Shepard

456. Soyuz 15

458. John Young

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450. Edgar Mitchell

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454. Deke Slayton

455. Deke Slayton

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art, architecture, and design 459. Marcus Behmer. German writer and

book illustrator, graphic designer, and painter (1879–1958). ALS in German, one page, 5.25 x 7, February 26, 1904. Letter to an unnamed recipient, asking for the consignation of an outstanding amount of 300 Deutsche Mark and for sending some proofs of scaled-down drawings. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

460. Rosa Bonheur.

French realist artist and sculptor (1822– 1899) known for her paintings of animals. ALS in French, signed “R. Bonheur,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, no date. Letter to a lady, in part (translated): “I am sorry I was not at home yesterday when Mr. D…came while I was at my studio; if this gentleman is still in Fontainebleau, be sure to tell him…ordinarily I am at home in the afternoon of the day, and I will be very flattered to receive him. I thank you dear Madam, for the portraits that I received, they feel precious in my small collection of friends, you will soon receive mine in exchange.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Starting Bid $200

“I would rather study peace than war”

462. George Catlin. American artist, author, and traveler

(1796–1872) best known for his Indian Gallery, a monumental collection of paintings documenting the quickly vanishing customs, costumes, and cultures of various Native American peoples in their natural environment. ALS signed “G. C.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date, but circa 1840. Letter to an unidentified gentleman, in part: “Returning too late from Preston I could not reach your house on Sunday evening & my avocations since have been such as to prevent me as yet from calling on you. I leave at an early hour tomorrow (Tuesday) for Manchester…In any correspondence you may have relative to Col. Sherburne I pray that (though you are at liberty to make use of the information I have given you) you will make little use of my name as you well can, as I would rather study peace than war with such a person.” In fine condition. Catlin struggled to sell his work in America and hoped for success across the Atlantic, first leaving for a tour of European capitals in 1839, where he initially attracted crowds to his Indian Gallery in London, Brussels, and Paris.

Starting Bid $200

461. Constantin Brancusi. Pioneering Roma-

nian sculptor (1876–1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic allusions of representational art. ANS in French, signed twice, “C. Brancusi,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting the Saint-Jacques Tower in Paris, circa 1904-1905. Postcard to Dimitrie Gerota, his former anatomy teacher at the Bucharest School of Fine Arts, informing him of his new address. Brancusi signs at both the conclusion of his note and on the front of the card, where he pens his new address: “C. Brancusi, 10 Place de la Bourse, Paris.” Several professionally repaired vertical tears and folds, and heavy overall soiling, otherwise very good condition. Starting Bid $200

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Triple-signed “Artist-Certificate” export request for a painting “representing a Musical Repetition” 463. Mary Cassatt. Extremely rare partlyprinted DS, signed three times, “Mary S. Cassatt,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, February 28, 1876. Customs declaration allowing the export of a painting from Philadelphia valued at $400, filled out by Cassatt, who adds a two-line description of the painting on the reverse which reads, “a picture 100 metre by 70 centimetres representing a Musical Repetition. Mary A. Cassatt.” Document is also signed at the conclusion by the US Vice Consul General, and a manuscript customs form signed by her father, Robert Simpson Cassatt, is affixed. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, missing top left corner, scattered light creasing, and possibly trimmed edges. Starting Bid $500

Impressively inscribed World of Salvador Dali, complete with a large Don Quixote sketch 464. Salvador Dali. Signed

book: The World of Salvador Dali.

First edition. NY: Harper & Row, 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.5 x 12, 228 pages. Enthusiastically signed and inscribed across the half-title page spread in black ballpoint, “Pour Irene, Hommage de Dali, 1962.” Dali also draws his classic large, wiry Don Quixote figure on the left side, complete with a landscape with figure pointing to crescent moon, and another figure seated on a rearing horse, signed again below, “Dali.” He also adds a crown sketch above his larger signature to the right side. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/VG-, with subtle foxing and toning at the book’s spine ends, and some wear, tears at spine, and some old tape to the clipped dust jacket. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “Dali came again to N.Y. in 1962, my cousin arranged to introduce me to Dali in the St. Regis Hotel.

Upon personally meeting him, he remarked satisfied, with a smile under his waxed mustache while holding his silver walking cane, that we (my cousin and I) were both from that country, whose Dutch painter Vermeer, he greatly admired. After a short conversation, a bizarre mixture of French and English, he took my book and asked my name as he opened the double front page.” While any type of original artwork by Dali is extremely sought after, this example is improved by the presence of two signatures incorporated into the elaborate sketch—a remarkable display piece from the Surrealist master. Starting Bid $500

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465. Salvador Dali. Program for the 1941–42 season of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, 56 pages, 9.25 x 12.25, signed on the front cover in black crayon, “Dali.” Designed

by Dali, the cover also features a pre-printed facsimile signature, dated 1941. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and handling wear. For the 1941–42 season, Dali contributed the libretto, sets, and costumes for Massine’s Labyrinth, a ballet set to Schubert’s Seventh Symphony. Starting Bid $200

466. Gustave Dore. ALS in French,

signed “Gu. Dore,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, no date.

Letter to French journalist and translator Louis Enault for a recent positive art review, in part (translated): “How you are likable and good! and how I thank you for the warm lines that you recently consecrated to my work…Yesterday evening… my family, my mother, my two brothers, my sister-in-law and several friends reread your beautiful review multiple times aloud…[The review] gave a beautiful and noble idea of the work and a more intense desire to know it.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and the lower half of the signed page missing. Starting Bid $200

The visionary architect’s “fourfrequency geodesic grid”

468. Buckminster Fuller. Visionary American ar-

chitect, inventor, writer, and philosopher (1895–1983) perhaps best known for inventing the geodesic dome, one of the signal developments in modern design and engineering. Original felt tip sketch of a geodesic grid accomplished by Fuller on a white 8 x 10 sheet, signed and inscribed above, “To Ruth Skmius, a four-frequency geodesic grid, Vienna, Sept. 7, 1980, Buckminster Fuller.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 15. In very good to fine condition, with a crease at the top, two mailing folds, and light overall fading. Starting Bid $200

467. Daniel Chester French. ALS signed “Dan. Sculprit French,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, October 31, 1905. Letter to Robert Underwood Johnson, editor of The Century Magazine, in full: “The article is first-rate. I wish you would thank Kay for the evident study he has given to it. I only find two things to correct as noted in the margin. Blessings on the Madonna and child. We are delighted with the good news…P.S. You ought to be ashamed of yourself for failing to register. We’ll elect Jerome in spite of you!!!” In the lower corner in pencil, Johnson notes: “A plastic lie! xx My name for him, ‘the Sculprit,’ RUJ.” In fine condition, with a short split the end of one of the folds.

Accompanied by the original Goodspeed’s Book Shop folder. This letter is presumably in reference to Charles De Kay’s article, ‘French’s Groups of the Continents,’ which appeared in The Century Magazine in January 1906, a story about the four marble groups (‘America,’ ‘Europe,’ ‘Asia,’ and ‘Africa’) sculpted by French for the front of the New York Custom-House. Starting Bid $200

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Rare letter by the revered English portraitist 469. Thomas Gainsborough.

English portrait and landscape painter (1727–1788) considered to be one of the most important portraitists of the 18th century. ALS signed “Tho: Gainsborough,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, September 29, 1783. Letter to “Sister Dupont,” his sister Sarah, written from his home at Pall Mall in London. In full: “I promised John when he did me the honor of a Visit in Town, to allow him half a Crown a week; which with what his good Cousin Gainsbro: allow him, and Sister Gibbon, I hope will (if applied properly to his own use) render the remainder of his old age tolerably comfortable; for Villainously old he is indeed grown—I have herewith sent you 3 Guineas, with which I beg the favor of you to supply him for half a year, with 2.6 pr week, paying him on what Day of the week you judge most for his good; I should think not on the same Days that either Sister Gibbon’s two shillings is paid, nor on those Days which his Cousin do for him. And that he may not know but what you advance the money out of your own pocket, I have inclosed a Letter that you may show him; which may give you a better power to manage him, if troublesome to you.

We are also pretty well, except your Son having a Cold, but we think him much better than he has been—and he joins with us all in Love to you and old Philip and all your Family…P.S. My Wife and Daughter Fischer is just return’d from Bath, where they have been upon a Visit for 3 Weeks, and left all the Family well.” The second page has been professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, light staining to the upper right corners, and the bottom of signed page trimmed off, but affecting no text.

In this letter centered on Gainsborough’s family, written to his sister Sarah (the wife of Philip Dupont), he discusses the care of his brother John in his “villainously old” age. In addition to Gainsborough’s own contribution to his brother’s care, his other sister Mary (wife of Reverend Christopher Gibbon), and a cousin have also promised to pitch in; with their aid, John Gainsborough lived for over five more years. The painter also makes reference to Sarah’s son, Gainsborough Dupont, who had become his apprentice in 1772, the only assistant the artist was known to employ during his prolific career. Following Thomas Gainsborough’s death in 1788, Dupont took over his studio and continued to paint portraits and landscapes in the style of his uncle. Starting Bid $500

470.

Robert Indiana. American

artist (1928–2018) associated with the pop art movement, known for his iconic “LOVE” design. Catalog for a Robert Indiana show at the Denise Rene Gallery between November–December 1972, 12 pages, 8.25 x 10.25, signed and inscribed below his frontispiece portrait in felt tip, “For April, R. Indiana.” The four-panel centerfold opens to reveal Indiana’s famous “LOVE” artwork. In fine condition, with mild scuffing to the front cover. Starting Bid $200

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Sought-after bronze “Pony Express III” presented to Idaho’s congressman 471. Harry Jackson.

Highly desirable limited edition cast bronze sculpture entitled “Pony Express III” by Harry Jackson, presented to Congressman Ralph Harding in appreciation of his association with the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament.

The dramatic sculpture portrays an exciting Old West moment: a Pony Express mail carrier turns with his revolver aimed at an unseen outlaw, his cowboy hat windswept as his horse gallops forward at top speed. The bronze foundation is etched with the shorthand title and edition number, “PEIII 170” (of an edition of 1000), artist’s signature, “Harry Jackson, 1977,” foundry mark, and thumbprint (as typical on Jackson’s works). Set upon a black marble base, the whole piece measures approximately 10 x 9.5 x 3.5, with a small title plate on the front, “Pony Express III, Harry Jackson,” and engraved presentation plaque on the reverse, “Ralph Harding, Sincere appreciation from friends of the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of origin from Jackson’s Wyoming Foundry Studios, dated November 27, 1985, signed by Harry Jackson; also includes some ephemera from his studio, including a 1986 sales catalogue with price list (“Pony Express III” listed at $2900) and a 1987 newsletter.

Following his career in Congress, Ralph Harding co-founded the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament with his business partner, Hall of Fame baseball player Harmon Killebrew. The tournament, held to benefit to benefit leukemia and cancer research, was established in memory of Killebrew’s former teammate who passed away from leukemia at age 30. Today known as the ‘Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament,’ the annual event has raised over $15 million since its inception. Starting Bid $300

“I shall take care that the portraits of their Majesties be completed” 472. Thomas Lawrence. Leading English portrait painter (1769–1830) who served as the fourth president of the Royal Academy. ALS signed “Tho’s Lawrence,” one page both sides, 6 x 7, April 1, 1813. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “I shall take care that the portraits of their Majesties be completed, and shall acquaint upon my having finished them. I rather believe the gentleman you mention is mistaken respecting the Frames.

I think they are likewise paid by the Government. I could say indeed almost that I am sure of it. But I will enquire of the fact early in the next week and let you know the result.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light stain to the upper left corner. In 1791, King George III had appointed Lawrence as ‘painter-in-ordinary to His Majesty,’ a position that the painter held until his death in 1830. Starting Bid $200

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473. Rene Magritte. ALS in French, one page on a 5.5 x 4.25 postcard of his painting ‘Le Jockey Perdu,’ January 6, 1964. Letter to a lady, in part (translated): “I thank you for your prayers, and I allow myself to order you my best wishes on the occasion of the New Year. I very much appreciate the interest you have in my work.” In fine condition. A desirable letter from the master surrealist. Starting Bid $200

Extremely rare letter by the Suprematist to his wife

474. Kazimir Malevich. Russian painter (1879–1935) who was a pioneer of geometric abstract art and the originator of the

avant-garde Suprematist movement. ALS in Russian, two pages both sides, 6.75 x 8.75, September 14, 1933. Letter to his third wife, Natalja, on a day he and Ivan Vassilyevitch Kljun spent together attending an exhibition of the Red Workers’ and Peasants’ Army and visiting officials. Kljun urged him to have his hair cut, as Malevich resembled a “savage.” They failed to meet Lobanov, who wanted a landscape. In part (translated): “You cannot imagine my sentiments. What else should I do, and how wait? I am completely starved, and although I have eaten quite well these two days at Ivan Vassilyevitch’s, there is no way I might be satiated, and after all, I cannot live at his place, and there is nowhere for me to go. I still have no money to go to Nemchinovka and stay there overnight…It’s simply a nightmare when the thought turns up that something might happen to me, a severe mental illness might afflict me. Tomorrow I will try to see mother, maybe I can raise some money there.” Also, Malevich mentions his difficult relationship with his brother, and that he avoids seeing him: “That’s what it amounts to, when a man has not a penny, they all start to lecture you and call you a fool…Yes, this is hard indeed for me; when people find out that you have no money, they change their ways entirely.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Malevich’s hand. An exquisite, lengthy letter by the pioneering Russian painter. Starting Bid $1000

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475. Giacomo Manzu. Italian sculptor (1908–1991) best known for his religious works in bronze. Collection of eight letters in Italian, comprised of four LSs and four TLSs, signed “Giacomo Manzu” and “Manzu,” totaling nine pages, dated 19491950. All are to to Marcelo de Ridder, gallery owner and art dealer in Buenos Aires, concerning an exhibition of his works de Ridder is organizing for late 1949. One letter, in part (translated): “The Santa Crux left the port of Genoa today, carrying my works to Buenos Aires…The exhibition should be arranged so that the light falls on the sculptures as you will see in the photographs. I recommend that the central room consist of these works: girl on chair-cardinal-Susanna and Francesca Blanch.” Another, in part (translated): “My exhibition has opened and closed unbeknownst to me, and without my having received the slightest notification from its organizers, despite my repeated requests which were never answered. I did not even receive a catalogue of the exhibition. I am truly amazed at this, could you try to at least have the courtesy to let me know where my works are now.” In overall fine condition. Accompanied by complete translations for all letters. Starting Bid $200

“Although Colette’s collaboration is very important to me, I was remaining in obscurity, full of hope” 476.

Henri Matisse. ALS

in French, signed “H. Matisse,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, January 20, 1949.

Letter concerning a collaboration with novelist Colette. In part (translated): “Thank you for you letter which makes me quite happy. Although [the prospect of] Colette’s collaboration is very important to me, I was remaining in obscurity, full of hope. When she has a chance to think of me, that will make me happy.” Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait of Matisse in his studio to an overall size of 15 x 22. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and edge creasing; Matisse’s last name is very bold as he apparently switched pens due to dwindling ink flow. The collaboration he discusses may be for Colette’s La Vagabonde, published in 1951, which included a lithograph portrait frontispiece by Matisse. A beautifully presented letter offering a desirable connection between French art and literature. Starting Bid $300

477. John Everett Millais.

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829– 1896) who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.

Two letters by Millais: an ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, four pages on two adjoining sheets, personal letterhead, January 17, 1892, in part: “I approach the subject of this letter with fear, and trembling, and I can’t cut it short. I am the Hon Sec of the Artists General Benevolent Institution and at our last meeting the Committee instructed me to ask you to take the Chair for us… on the 13th of May (Saturday). Now I beseech you to have compassion on them, and especially me as I shall have to cast my net again on the waters who know how many times if you don’t say, ‘with the greatest imaginable pleasure.’ I know from experience how delightful the task is, and I can promise you a…hearty welcome from the whole profession of Arts”; and an ALS, one page, 3.5 x 5.25, personal letterhead, July 5, 1872, in full: “I thank you very much for the compliment you propose to pay me,” affixed by the second integral sheet to a larger scrapbook page, the reverse bearing an affixed print of ‘Bubbles’ with Millais’s facsimile signature. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Starting Bid $200

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Important letter to his wife on work and family, written from Normandy while painting the Rouen Cathedral 478. Claude Monet. ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.5, [February 20, 1893]. Letter to his wife Alice, written from Rouen while working on his cathedral series. In part (translated): “My darling, I’m going back to sleep and find your letter. Of course I would be delighted to see you and to give pleasure to my brother [Leon Monet] but frankly I’m just starting to organize myself and to be fine at work. And my faith, I think the first thing is to think of working. I had too many disappointments last year. I rely on you to come over to Rouen once with the little girl, and Blanche [Alice’s daughter].

So it could be when I will be a bit advanced in my work and also when there will be some more vegetation to see the Jardin des Plantes. I write immediately to my brother. He is very kind, there is less discomfort with his family than with strangers. But he should understand that I need to be quiet. I kiss you as I love you, Claude Monet.”

He adds a lengthy postscript to the interior pages: “Your coming anyway would put me in trouble, because at this time I really need all my will, with all my strength to pull me out of this great difficulty…These tuggings already exasperate me. P.S. I do not understand the silence of Jean [Monet’s son], except that he thought avoiding me a disturbance, which could excuse him. In fact I feel that if it is renewed I will give up all work here. I’m sure I will not go to sleep.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. In the middle of February 1893, Monet stayed at the Hotel d’Angleterre to complete his series of paintings of Rouen’s Cathedral that he started the year before. As a perfectionist, he was eternally dissatisfied with his artwork, alluded to in his reference to the “many disappointments last year” and his struggle to work. During his two-month stay in Rouen from February 16 to April 11, he often shared the table of his brother Leon, who ran a small chemical business in which Jean was hired. Monet’s thirty paintings of the Rouen Cathedral, beautifully capturing its gothic facade in different lighting conditions, are considered to be among his finest works. Starting Bid $1000

479. Rembrandt Peale. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 7.75, April 12, 1858. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “My lectures at the Smithsonian Institute were respectfully attended, considering its distance from the city & the numerous engagements which prevented many persons from attending who afterwards flattered me with their regrets. In this time of political excitement I have found it difficult to get the ear of those senators & others with whom I was desirous to obtain favor—yet a beginning has been made. My picture is well placed in the rotunda where it appears to give more satisfaction than I had anticipated, in comparison with the great pictures there—part of which is owing to the large proportions of my horse & man, as well as to the commanding aspect of the head of Washington, which surpassed my expectation. Mr. Bigler, senator from Pennsylvania, presented a resolution referring to the Library Committee the expediency of purchasing my picture, but Mr. Pearce, the chairman of that committee, has been absent, & I have not seen him to ask his early attention to it. Today I go to Baltimore to pack up my portrait of Judge Marshall which I propose taking next week to Richmond, where I shall give my lecture & hope to sell my Marshall.” In fine condition. In this superb letter, Peale makes reference to his epic equestrian portrait of George Washington entitled ‘Washington before Yorktown,’ showing the Continental Army’s heroic commander gallantly riding a white horse, flanked by his officers behind him: at left, Henry Knox, Benjamin Lincoln, and Comte de Rochambeau behind the Marquis de Lafayette, and, at right, Alexander Hamilton. Peale painted the work in 1824–25, with the hope that Congress would purchase it for display in the Capitol Rotunda. Despite ongoing efforts throughout the years, the government never purchased the work, although it was twice displayed in the Rotunda during Peale’s lifetime. His heirs donated the work to Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association in 1873, and it was then given to the Corcoran Gallery of Art in 1944. Starting Bid $200 116 | July 10, 2019 | ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN

A primitive 1962 sketch by Picasso 480. Pablo Picasso. Primitive unsigned original black felt tip sketch of a man with raised arm accomplished by Pablo Picasso on the reverse of a 6.25 x 2.75 check made out to “Pablo Picasso” for two dollars, dated November 5, 1962. Includes the original mailing envelope postmarked at Cannes, France, which is prominently addressed in Picasso’s hand in the same black felt tip to Ken Browne in Mesa, Arizona.

In fine condition, with a central fold and some light toning. A unique piece of original artwork by Picasso, whose artistic sensibilities were no doubt inspired by prehistoric works—after viewing the famed cave paintings at Lascaux in 1940, he reportedly remarked: ‘We have invented nothing.’ Starting Bid $500

The revered American West artist details a new stretcher: “We can get this in the European armies all right by trying” 481. Frederic Remington. ALS, four

pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to Joel Burdick, describing and sketching an improved design for a medical stretcher, in part: “I had advice yesterday at David’s Island wid [sic] de machine…They like it but suggested two changes…It wants to be cut after a 5 ft 8 inch man or have a system of pins in the bearing irons which will make it adjustable to any man’s height—simple. Second, we want it made with a platform, so that a stretcher will set on it and can be taken off at will…then the cross piece must be bent slightly so that the canvas won’t fall on it with weight of patient &c…To hell with Germany—I don’t see but we can let them do the worrying. We can get this in the European armies all right by trying.” Remington adds several diagrams to depict these improvements. In fine condition, with toned adhesive remnants to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $300

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Incredibly rare letter by Gilbert Stuart to one of his sitters 482. Gilbert Stuart.

Foremost portraitist (1755–1828) of the American Revolution, remembered for his paintings of George Washington, including the ‘unfinished portrait’ found on the one-dollar bill. Exceedingly rare ALS signed “G. Stuart,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, December 16, 1803. Letter to Edward Stow in Philadelphia, in full: “I have receiv’d my Cloaths—Applications for my professional exertions are very numerous—claims at home are great—for God’s sake my good Friend hasten by all possible means the materials which are to close all these Gaps—with gratefull remembrance of your friendship & the most affectionate esteem.” Addressed on the integral leaf in Stuart’s hand to “Edward Stow Esq., 96 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.” In very good to fine condition, with light stains (heavier to the address leaf), overall light creasing, two tears to the left edge, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.

Stuart became friends with Edward Stow and his wife Anna while they were living in Philadelphia, and painted their portraits circa 1802–03. Today, Stuart’s painting of Edward Stow resides in the National Gallery of Art, and the companion portrait of Mrs. Edward Stow (Anna Brewster Stow) is held by the Columbus Museum. Both portraits display the exquisite detail and lush setting for which Stuart’s portraits are renowned. A superb and exceptionally rare autograph, this is the very first letter by Stuart that we have offered. Starting Bid $1000

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The major Dutch artist plans a priestly portrait 485. Jan Toorop. Dutch-

483. John Singer Sargent. Distinguished American-born

artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. While he painted a variety of subjects in various media, his fame rests primarily on his evocative, penetrating society portraits. ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date.

Letter to “My dear Hunecker,” in part: “I have often envied your having, and having invented, that miraculous engagement book, so I appreciate your charming gift very, very much. Thank you a thousand times for it, and the trouble you have taken to write all the days out plain. It is a very pretty and very useful souvenir. I don’t know whether I gave you the name of the photographer: Paul Laib, 3 Thistle Grove, Fulham Road—you had better give instruction…whether you want the drawing sent directly to you when framed, or the photographer. I am dining out a Friday to meet Mrs. Ramsay & I am afraid if she sings it may be difficult to get away but I will try my best. Kindest messages to Mrs. Hunecker. If everybody were as patient and as good natured as Mrs. H, I should not have taken paughtret painting en griffes.” In fine condition, with two small mounting remnants on the first page, and three light edge mounting stains on the last. Starting Bid $200

484. Auguste Rodin. ALS in

French, one page, 4.5 x 6.25, June 3, 1913.

Letter to art dealer Roland Knoedler, which finds Rodin scheduling a meeting for Knoedler to purchase several of his sculptures from two women, Miss Clara Chesney and Madame Blair, in Chicago at the Byron Hotel. In fine condition. Knoedler was the proprietor of one of the oldest and most prominent art galleries in America—Michael Knoedler & Company, based in New York City. Starting Bid $200

Indonesian painter (1858– 1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau.

ALS signed “J. Th. Toorop,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, April 14, 1913. Untranslated letter concerning arrangements for his portrait of the Flemish priest and author Hugo Verriest. In fine condition, with trivial toning to left edge. The board of the Amsterdam Catholic artist’s society ‘De Violier’ commissioned Toorop to make the portrait of Verriest, who was especially notable for his political activism in the Flemish Movement. He was a major advocate for emancipation and greater autonomy of the Belgian region of Flanders, for protection of the Dutch language, and for the protection of Flemish culture and history. Starting Bid $200

Subscription receipt for two of Trumbull’s Revolutionary War prints, issued to Ben Franklin’s son-in-law 486. John Tr u m b u l l .

Distinguished American painter (1756–1843) best known for his vivid historical scenes, and in particular for his epic canvas ‘Declaration of Independence,’ which appears on the two-dollar bill. Partly-printed DS, signed “Jno. Trumbull,” one page, 8.5 x 4.5, June 24, 1790. Receipt issued to Richard Bache for “three guineas being one half of the subscription for Two Prints, one representing the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, and the other the Death of General Montgomery.” Signed at the conclusion by Trumbull. In very good to fine condition, with splitting to the ends of the intersecting folds. Richard Bache was the husband of Sarah Franklin, the only daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Deborah Reed.

A significant association between two important revolutionary figures, mentioning two of Trumbull’s most important works.

Starting Bid $200

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487. Benjamin West. ALS signed

“Benj’n West,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 30, 1807. Letter to a Mr. Humphry, in part: “You cannot be more disappointed there myself, that Mr. Bond (your friend) had not received his card of invitation to the dinner at the Royal Academy on Saturday next: and you cannot be more indignant at the shameful neglect which produced the cause of the omission, than I am…Mr. Bond’s name was (agreeable to your request) inserted in the first list of invitations which went out the middle of last week; but the Messenger I find received them with only the name of the person invited on each card, without any direction being added of his place of residence, the consequence has been—that many of the cards have been delivered to wrong persons—and a many returned, as not being able to find the persons to whom they was meant to be delivered.

I therefore conclude that Mr. Bond’s card as been delivered to some other Mr. Bond! Among last nights invitations our friend Mr. Champernowne had a card sent to him for the dinner on Saturday next at the Royal Academy—which circumstance I am very happy to make known to you—and as your friend Mr. Bond has not received his card, I hope you will make him acquainted with the causes of the omission, and of the President and council’s sincere regret.”

Addressed on the integral leaf in West’s hand. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

488. James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Pio-

neering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city-scenes, and landscapes. ALS signed “J. A. McN. Whistler,” one page both sides, 7 x 4.5, blindstamped The White House, Chelsea Embankment letterhead, 1879. Letter to English architect and art collector James Thomas Knowles, in part: “Do you think you could send me back the two pasteboards that the etching was sent in?—Or I won’t trouble you—I will send for them tomorrow morning. So kindly have them left out for my man in case you were out. Write us a line and say whether you are charmed with the proof! Or whether you consider my joy wild and extravagant!” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and toning over much of the first page. Accompanied by a monograph from December 1907 entitled “Masters in Art: Whistler,” and a pamphlet about ‘Portrait of the Artist’s Mother.’

Starting Bid $200

489. Frank Lloyd Wright. Handwritten manuscript by Frank Lloyd Wright, unsigned, two pages (one measuring 8 x 7.25 and the other 8 x 10.5, affixed together at the top), no date but circa 1926. Ramblings from a man who has loved and lost with the blame firmly placed upon his own shoulders; a vexing manuscript from Wright clearly revealing the effects of his personal upheavals. In part: “I am regarded as though I had stolen myself, gone off with what was not my own. And I am traduced, derided, despised, held up to public contempt and loathing. My character is remorselessly assassinated: no means however vile are spared to injure my property or my work. It is a falsity that men respect and honor independent of thought and action.

Tolerance in anything or anywhere is plainly a gentle lie. It is in no man’s heart. The perception of Beauty is a moral test. The body is the first proselyte the soul makes. Our life is but the soul made known by its fruits,—the body. The whole duty of man is expressed in one line. Make to yourself a perfect body! To be a man is to do a man’s work! The true laborer is recompensed by his labor not by his employer. Laws are a matter of lawyers and judges. Lawyers and judges, as such, are not men of sense or principle but creatures of law: In any high moral sense they are not men at all! Earth song. Universal [in pencil]. I who have shown that I can behave particularly well am put under bonds for good behaviour! Every man should see that his influence is on the side of justice—and let the courts make their own characters. Men talk about Bible miracles because there is no miracle in their lives. Cease to gnaw that crust, there is a ripe fruit overhead! Woe to him who wants a companion, for he is unfit even to be the companion even of himself! We inspire friendship in men when we have contracted friendship with the gods. Any reverence, even [if] a material thing proceeds from an elevation of character?” In very good to fine condition, with edge tears and some edge loss, and the bottom of the first page torn off and no longer present. Starting Bid $300 120 | July 10, 2019 | ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN

Lovers’ quarrel at Wright’s Imperial Hotel: “I have a right to take a pistol away from someone who might harm herself and others with it” 490. Frank Lloyd Wright. ALS signed

“Frank,” six pages on four sheets, 8 x 10, The Imperial Hotel letterhead, no date but circa 1919.

Long letter to his wife Miriam, written from his iconic Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, concerning a dramatic episode with one Madam Olga Krynska. In part: “I promised to let M. Krynska know, (after I got her into a cab that awful night), whether you would see her or not the next day…I have not seen her since nor have I ever seen her alone…I have opened your letter and have read it as my right. I have a right to take a pistol away from someone who might harm herself and others with it—especially if that woman is my wife—why not as harmful as a letter addressed to my care, as I knew this one to be. Not harmful to me—but to you. Madam Krynska has never had anything from me, not even a glance, that could reflect upon the integrity of my feeling for you—and so, to her, your letter would damn you only—and make a sad, bad matter worse. Oh Miriam—it is this shooting-wild this war-cry on the warpath, in all circumstances that caused me to misjudge you as I did. Do not believe that others would be more lenient in judging you than I have been—for things like that letter to Madame Krynska...

My face must take its place among faces on its own merits with no words on its behalf from me any more. You will find this so and the field clear except when you ask me to hold the gun you level at another while you pull the trigger—and I see it really directed at yourself. Can you not see this trait of fury in yourself, destroying you? Did anyone ever do anything but harm to themselves and others when moved by this undue sense of right and justice and revenge? See my life and your own!

Oh my dear—I know your suffering—I have suffered so myself for suspicions as ill founded—and the suffering is real—if the suspicions are untrue. There must be some spiritual force that can pierce this thick wall of certitude you raise around yourself, by which you barricade yourself against the daylight—the pharisaical satisfaction of this ‘holy wrath’ that rejoices beforehand at the destruction of all who are inimical to you—who don’t see as you see. Resist this contagion of hatred whatever its nature and virulence may be.

We fight against the plague and even try to repair disaster caused by an earthquake—then why bow before the manifestation of a deep animosity toward myself—and anything suspected of being mine on your part? Why should you bow—or if you do‚ why should I bow before it? If ‘love’ can only flourish through hatred like this—if love of country can only flourish through hatred of other countries—then I am through with ‘love.’ All the forces of the spirit, of reason of faith and of art and science are ignored and outraged in this war waged with demoniacal fury against me by you. You say you are ‘justified’ by ‘what I am’ and ‘what I have done to you.’ Well—think a little.” Includes the original mailing envelope, addressed in Wright’s hand to “Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright” at the Ikao Hotel in Japan, displayed in the backing frame. The letter is suede-matted and framed in a dual-paned display so that both sides can be read, and hinged against a large 44 x 36 frame, opening to reveal engraved plaques that transcribe the text. In fine condition, with some damage to the mat behind the pivoting letter. Starting Bid $300

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491. Lawrence Alma-Tadema

492. Thomas Hart Benton

493. John Collier

494. Virgil Finlay

495. Hubert de Givenchy

496. William Holman Hunt

497. Eastman Johnson

498. John La Farge

499. Karl Lagerfeld

500. Edwin Landseer

501. Frederic Leighton

502. Ernest Meissonier

503. Carl Milles

504. Maxfield Parrish

505. Maurice de Vlaminck

506. Andy Warhol

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507. James M. Barrie. ALS signed

literature

“J. M. Barrie,” one page, 5.5 x 7, Adelphi Terrace House letterhead, January 17, 1932. In part: “I would do as you ask willingly but I have had no ‘cinema activities’ whatever since the time you mention in 1930.” In fine condition, with some light creasing. Barrie seems to be referencing the 1930 film Seven Days Leave, starring Gary Cooper, which was based on his 1917 play The Old Lady Shows Her Medals. Starting Bid $200

508. Edgar Rice Burroughs. DS,

two pages, 8.5 x 13, September 30, 1921. Agreement between Edgar Rice Burroughs and A. C. McClurg & Company, in which the former desires to publish two manuscripts entitled The Mucker and The Return of the Mucker “in one volume under the title: The Mucker,” and proceeds to give and grant unto the latter party “the exclusive right and license to publish, print, and sell the aforesaid work, and any revision thereof in all book forms in the United States of America and Canada.” Signed neatly at the conclusion in black ink by Burroughs. In fine condition. The condensed book version of The Mucker was first published

by A. C. McClurg on October 31, 1921. Starting Bid $200

“One of the most striking differences between a cat & a lie is, that a cat has only nine lives” 509. Samuel L. Clemens. Extraordinary matte-finish 8.25

x 10.75 studio portrait, signed and inscribed in the borders in ink, “To Edward Quintaro, greetings & all good wishes. One of the most striking differences between a cat & a lie is, that a cat has only nine lives.—’Pudd’nhead Wilson’s Calendar.’ Truly yours, Mark Twain. Jan. 1905.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.75. In fine condition.

Quintaro, the photo’s recipient, was a fellow author and undoubtedly an admirer of Twain’s work. The famous quotation gracing this image is derived from his novel, The Tragedy of Pudd’nhead Wilson, written in 1893 and sold to Century Magazine. Having lost control over the way in which the novel was presented, the magazine editors chose to present the work in installments, with each issue containing a pocket calendar.

This item was a play on the structure of the novel itself, which includes at the head of each chapter a couple of witty maxims, ostensibly from a calendar the protagonist has created for his own amusement. The gimmick was so successful that Twain would later publish Pudd’nhead Wilson’s New Calendar in his 1897 novel, Following the Equator. Both sets remain some of the more oft quoted of Twain’s witticisms. A grand pose of the author with a classic, characteristically wry—and true—observation! Starting Bid $1000

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510. Agatha Christie. ALS, one

page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, November 26, 1959. Short letter of thanks for roses. In full: “What lovely red roses! Only one person has died for me so heroically so long!” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Christie’s hand.

Starting Bid $200

512. Charles Dickens. Very

appealing 4 x 6.5 cabinet portrait of Charles Dickens in a full-length pose, showing the adored scribe standing at his desk and holding a top hat, flanked by a chair and desk with books and scattered sheets. Unsigned and published by J. Gurney & Son of New York during Dickens’s second tour of the United States in 1867. Reverse bears collector’s notations and an ownership stamp. In fine condition, with light silvering to the darker areas of the images, and light wear to the corner tips. Starting Bid $200

511. Philip K. Dick. TLS signed “Love, Phil,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 23, 1981.

Letter to science fiction author Patricia Warrick, in full: “I lay awake all night thinking last night, experienced satori at 6:30 a.m., got up and wrote the following: Perturbation from outside; it turns (reality) from multiplicity to unity. This is a becoming abstract, as if one step removed. All its interrelationships become necessary, not contingent: hence logical. Hence Spinoza’s two attributes. Hence it is mind equal and irreducable to spatial extension. Hence it can say, ‘I’ (am) (i.e. it is YHWH–Asher–YHWH). Nothing can act on it; it is free. It has acted on itself. It is its own necessity. It exists by its own will. Thus to know it this way (unitary, abstract, necessarily-interrelated, mind and spatial extension two ‘sides’ of one substantia, able to say ‘I——’) is to know it as YHWH–Asher–YHWH. The observer knowing it this way is not outside it; he, then, is part of this system, seeing it from one step removed: in totality and abstract and necessary and possessing mind hence identity. This is Spinoza’s ‘Deus sive substantia siva natura,’ achieved as an event (perception as event) by an act of abstraction, due to the initial ‘perturbation of the reality field.’ It is the macrometasomakosmos and also the eide. Being necessary, finally, not contingent, it is real. When it was only contingent we only saw it seeming to be real. Now it is apprehended actually (and differently); as real. ‘The entire universe is in the invisible process of turning into the Lord,’ as it is put in VALIS. Which is Spinoza. Every element and aspect of these enhanced perceptions—apperceptions of reality is based on an abstracting: reality has become one step removed from mere raw sense data; it is conceived as a self-governing totality. Since nothing can act on it that is not it, then it has perturbed itself as if from outside; this is its ability to generate newness ex nihilo—which only YHWH can do. Thus my comprehending the Platonic Forms and, later, Spinoza’s ‘Deus sive substantia sive natura’ are both due to a meta-abstracting on my part. Thus my system is one system, and it is YHWH–Asher–YHWH which can say, as with Descartes, ‘I (am) (that which I am) (I will be what I will be’). The Tetragrammaton is ‘Sum,’ as in, ‘Cogito ergo sum.’ No one seems to have noticed that Descartes’ maxim, his postulate, is a replication of the Divine Name.” Dick adds a small heart with arrow next to his signature. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the top edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

In the months of February and March 1974, Dick, then still convalescing and medicating himself from an impacted wisdom tooth, began to experience a series of hallucinations. Dick, who referred to them as ‘2-3-74’ in the shorthand, believed that his thoughts were being invaded ‘by a transcendentally rational mind’ of which he referred to as ‘Zebra,’ ‘God,’ or ‘VALIS.’ He documented these experiences in letters to Patricia Warrick and noted that Benedict de Spinoza’s philosophical theology was confirmed by his VALIS episodes. In an interview with Frank C. Bertrand in January 1980, Dick affirms his adulation for Spinoza’s monist system: ‘Gradually my interest in philosophy passed over into an interest in theology. Like the early Greeks I am a believer in panpsychism. Of all the metaphysical systems in philosophy I feel the greatest affinity for that of Spinoza, with his dictum, ‘Deus sive substantia sive natura;’ to me this sums up everything (Viz: “God i.e reality i.e. nature’).’ These concepts formed the basis of his 1981 sci-fi novel VALIS. Starting Bid $200

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“It is too much to hope that you have an ‘Alice’ among your children,” writes Dodgson with his “alias ‘Lewis Carroll’” 513. Charles L. Dodgson. Outstanding ALS

signed “Charles L. Dodgson, alias ‘Lewis Carroll’,” four pages on two adjoining blackbordered sheets, 4.5 x 7, November 13, 1874. Written from Christ Church, Oxford, a letter to an Australian man whose children are enjoying Dodgson’s books, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There, in full: “I take much blame to myself for having left unacknowledged, for more than seven months, your letter & the accompanying copies of your little book ‘Bertie,’ & of the ‘Adelaide Observer’—As to the story, I take it as a great compliment that you should have chosen ‘Alice’s Adventures’ as a model for imitation, & am only sorry that your skill & your time should have been given to so humble a task, instead of taking, as I do not doubt you would succeed even better in, a line of your own. It is, I assure you, a source of real pleasure to me, who am a great lover of the race of children, to know that my little books are liked by so many, & in so many distant lands. They were inspired originally by an ‘Alice,’ now a grown woman, & I have given away many copies since to other ‘Alices,’ & to many who do not bear her name. It is too much to hope that you have an ‘Alice’ among your children, but if there is one of your daughters (whatever her name) who is still young enough to care for a presentation copy of ‘Alice,’ or of the ‘Looking-glass,’ it will give me much pleasure to send one. In that case, perhaps you will favour me with the names & ages of the children—both that I may form a more definite idea of my distant readers, & that I may judge what will be most acceptable: children sometimes like books best, when given to individuals & sometimes when given collectively, & I should be glad if you would suggest which would be preferred. Perhaps you can find one to whom ‘Alice’ would be acceptable, & another who would like a ‘Looking-glass.’ I sign my real name to this, but request that you will not publish it in print, as I prefer the other as a ‘nom de plume.’ In fine condition.

Unmistakably the most exceptional Dodgson letter we have come across—rife with content relative to his most cherished work, and boasting both his given name and ‘nom de plume,’ this brilliant letter was penned between the publication of his Alice sequel, Through the Looking Glass, and his adored nonsense poem, The Hunting of the Snark. Moreover, the mention of Alice Liddell Hargreaves, the basis for the character of Alice, whom Dodgson explains is “now a grown woman,” is of the utmost significance, as Dodgson letters in large rarely allude to his young muse, especially so in such great detail. An ideal example of Dodgson correspondence with multiple mentions of his most popular character. Starting Bid $1000

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514. Arthur Conan Doyle.

ALS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 9, 1922.

Letter to R. D. Blumenfeld, who served as the editor of London’s Daily Express newspaper from 1902 to 1932. In full: “I was so sorry to hear that you were ill and I sincerely hope you are well on your way to recovery.”

In fine condition, with adhesive remnants to the corners. Starting Bid $200

Lengthy poem by the author of The Three Musketeers

515. Alexandre Dumas, pere. Distinguished French nov-

elist (1802–1870) of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Handwritten manuscript in French by Dumas, unsigned three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.75, no date. Dumas pens a 15-stanza poem entitled “Mizrael.” His name is written in the lower right corner of the first page in an unknown hand.

In very good to fine condition, with archival repairs to splitting along the fold and hinge. Accompanied by an albumen portrait of the author seated with hands resting on a cane, matted to 3.5 x 4.75. Starting Bid $200

Cooper, Irving, Clay, and other 19th century notables

516. Elizabeth F. Ellet. Marvelous collection of approxi-

mately 170 letters sent to American writer, historian and poet Elizabeth F. Ellet by a wide assortment of influential 19th century figures, among which includes actors, authors, lawyers, politicians, educators, theologians, and other professions.

The archive includes an alphabetized handwritten index, with corresponding number annotated in the upper right corner of each letter. Highlights include: John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, James Fenimore Cooper (2), Horace Greeley, and Washington Irving, with other notables including: Charles Francis Adams, Sr., James Waddel Alexander, Robert Woodward Barnwell, Robert Jefferson Breckinridge, F. Carroll Brewster, Andrew Butler, Catherine Van Cortland, William Cranch, George Washington Parke Custis, William J. Duane, Theodore Dwight, George Robert Lewis, Francis Lieber, Horace Mann, Lindley Murray, John G. Palfrey, Francis Wilkinson Pickens, Charles Constantine Pise, Joel Roberts Poinsett, William H. Prescott, William C. Preston, Eliza Susan Quincy, William Bradford Reed, Lorenzo Sabine, James H. Saye, Henry Schoolcraft, Henry Hopkins Sibley, William Gilmore Simms, Jared Sparks, Charles Stewart, Frederic Tudor, and James Watson Webb.

The majority of the letters consist of responses regarding Ellet’s research on the roles of women in the American Revolutionary War; all are housed in a pair of three-ring binders. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

517. Gustave Flaubert. ALS in French, signed “Gve. Flaubert,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8, no date but circa 1854. An effusive and impatient letter to a fellow author and collaborator, offering advice on keeping the earnings of his poems, that he cannot access a notebook because he thinks he locked it up in an attic trunk together with the key, and that he is dissatisfied with the preface he wrote.

In part (translated): “Another question. What title? ‘Posthumous Poetry’ would only be good for a sub-title. I’ve been ransacking my brains and haven’t come up with anything.—I’ve re-read my preface, with which I am not very satisfied. It seems cold, awkward, and poorly written. In short, it displeases me. I am going to rework it only insofar as correcting it goes. As for doing another one, I haven’t got the time, and anyway, I can’t see how I could do it better, even though I think it rather shabby.” In very good to fine condition, with overall creasing. Starting Bid $200

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518. Ian Fleming. TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian Fleming,” one page, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, September 21, 1955. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry of the British Press Centre, in full: “Many thanks for your letter and for the background to your London visit. I don’t think there is any possibility of Brandon unseating you or indeed any other of our correspondents, and I think the whole story is gossip. Henry is badly needed in Washington and I think it is most unlikely that the Chairman would allow him to move from there. Many thanks for your Atticus which has just come in. Please keep up the good work.” Fleming has added the salutation in his own hand. In very good condition, with overall creasing, and two file holes to the left edge.

While working as foreign manager of the Kemsley newspaper group’s Sunday Times, Fleming hired Terry to be posted in Germany. Utilizing this legitimate news organization as a cover, Fleming also ran an intelligence outfit known as Mercury which used foreign correspondents to gather information in sensitive foreign zones—Terry was one such correspondent.

This particular letter was written roughly five months after the release date of Fleming’s third James Bond novel, Moonraker.

Starting Bid $200

520. Henry James. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 17, no year. Letter to Mrs. Wagg, in part: “I do know of an excellent man for your daughter’s purpose, & am most happy to recommend him. I can do no full confidence in his ability or discretion. He is a capital master & a capital man, & his name & address are: Sergeant Thompson, Soho Square Gymnasium, Fencing Rooms, Soho, Square W. C…behind the Soho Bazaar on your right or you turn out of Oxford St. If you drop him a line he will come to you punctually—or if you mention my name perhaps he will be more punctual. But you may prefer to go & see him there. Still I hope the young lady will become a dangerous adversary or a robust specimen.” In very good to fine condition, with some light staining and old adhesive residue to the first page. Starting Bid $200

Howe’s plea to “Preserve Paul Revere’s House” 519. Julia Ward Howe. Autograph manuscript

by Julia Ward Howe entitled ‘To Preserve Paul Revere’s House,” penned on three 5.5 x 9 pages, no date but circa 1908. The manuscript draft, which was sent to Boston newspapers editors to encourage fundraising for the Revere House, reads, in full: “The debts which we owe to the Past we must now pay to the Future. In view of this fact we hail it as a happy augury that patriotic individuals today are so largely bestirring themselves to preserve the traces, rapidly disappearing, of the men and women whose public services in by gone time have entitled them to the lasting remembrance and gratitude of their fellow countrymen. Prominent among these benefactors of our early history is Paul Revere, whose wonderful ride, celebrated by Longfellow, is so identified with the beginning of our struggle for national independence. It is greatly to be hoped that the subscription now in progress for the purchase and restoration of his house in North Square may reach the sum required for that purpose, some thirty thousand dollars. With a monument in recognition of public service, standing in the midst of our ‘Little Italy,’ will serve a double purpose. It will attest our gratitude to the eminent man who once made it his home. It will also give our foreign guests and future citizens a lesson in our national history, and in the political faith to which it pledges the generations to come.” In fine condition, with two small holes on each page, not affecting readability. Starting Bid $200

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Preparing an anthology, London seeks “A Hyperborean Brew” 521. Jack London.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, stamped personal letterhead, February 7, 1903. Letter to “Editor, Metropolitan Magazine,” in part: “In the ‘Metropolitan’ of July, 1901, was published a story of mine, entitled ‘A Hyperborean Brew.’ I have not yet collected this story in book form, & I find, on looking over my file, that I have no copy of it—the old story, the friend who will borrow.

So, will you kindly mail me a copy of that number. Thanking you in anticipation.” In fine condition, with a strip of old tape on the back of the left edge. Starting Bid $200

Uninscribed printing of Gone With the Wind

Mitchell explains how she indicates “shift of scene” or “passage of time” in Gone With the Wind 523. Margaret Mitchell. TLS signed “Margaret

Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, May 2, 1945. Letter to Mr. Hardison, in full: “I thank you for your letter and the interest in ‘Gone With the Wind’ which prompted you to write me. I appreciated all the nice things you wrote me about my book. As to your question about the meaning of the five asterisks at the bottom of page 1035—they have no meaning at all. They were put there because the type ran to the bottom of the page and there was no way to indicate by a three-line space the passage of time or the change of pace. In a great many places in ‘Gone With the Wind you will see three-line blanks. These are used instead of chapter headings or sub-headings to indicate shift of scene, passage of time, et cetera. There was no way to indicate this on page 1035, as it was at the bottom of the page, and so asterisks were used.” In fine condition, with light show-through at the corners from small mounting remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by two modern glossy photos of Mitchell, and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

524. Flannery O’Connor. DS,

522. Margaret Mitchell. Signed book: Gone With the Wind.

Later printing. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1936. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 8.75, 1037 pages. Beautifully signed on a free end page in fountain pen, “Margaret Mitchell.”

Autographic condition: fine to very fine. Book condition: VG/ VG, with subtle foxing to front board, one bumped corner, a bookplate affixed to the front pastedown, and some small edge tears and staining to the dust jacket. An appealing uninscribed edition of Mitchell’s classic Southern tale. Starting Bid $200 128 | July 10, 2019 | LITERATURE

one page, 8.5 x 11, July 21, 1958.

A letter sent to O’Connor by the publisher Doubleday & Company (erroneously addressed to “Mr. O’Connor”), requesting permission to reprint one of her stories in an anthology. In part: “Sometime during January 1959 we plan to publish the volume Prize Stories 1959: The O. Henry Awards, selected by Paul Engle. This letter is to ask permission to reprint your story A View of the Woods which appeared in the fall 1957 issue of the Partisan Review…

In addition to the prizes which will be paid to the winners, fifty per cent of the editor’s earnings from the book will be divided equally among the contributors.” O’Connor consents to the request, signing at the conclusion in ballpoint and adding the date of July 24, 1958. In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. ‘A View of the Woods,’ one of O’Connor’s many works with a religious theme, was later published in her iconic short story collection Everything That Rises Must Converge. Starting Bid $200

Response to the controversial “production in Dublin of a dramatization of Joyce’s Ulysses & of a play by Sean O’Casey” 525. Sean O’Casey. ALS signed “Sean,” one page both sides, 7 x 9, personal letterhead, January 27, 1958. Letter to Lewis Funke, drama editor at the New York Times. In part: “Developments have exploded around the new play, about which you have probably heard: the Archbishop of Dublin has declared he will allow no Votive Mass to be offered for the Tostal (a usual event), if a play

by Joyce and O’Casey be performed. The Council, however, have said they will go on with their Program; but their may be more bombs of blather exploded as the days go one: at present, there seems to be just a dead silence. ‘Sparks & Ashes’ is but roughly written…At present, I’m trying to write a chapter called ‘Emmanuel,’ an O’Casey entry into something like commonfaced theology.” O’Casey pens an additional lengthy unsigned note on both sides of a 5.5 x 7 sheet of his stationery, in part: “Since writing enclosed, a double-column in the Irish Press says: ‘Dublin Union Council protests on Plays.’ This is the Dublin Council of the Irish Trades Union. This Council’s secretary wrote to the Tostal Council asking if the Tostal Council had the intention as part of their Program to ‘stage plays of an objectioned nature, as reported in the English & Irish papers.’ They also wrote to the Archbishop, who sent a reply saying among other things, ‘The A. Bishop having learned that the Tostal Council had sanctioned the production in Dublin of a dramatization of Joyce’s Ulysses & of a play by Sean O’Casey…withdrew permission for any religious ceremony in connection with the Dublin Tostal of 1958’…

So my play obviously was under ‘strict examination,’ & it was cute of them to ask me to sign a letter giving them authority to make changes before they let me know that the play was being searched. But I was cuter, & told them implicitly they could go to hell.” In fine condition. O’Casey’s play was The Drums of Father Ned, which he withdrew from the 1958 Dublin Theatre Festival after demands for changes were made. The Ulysses adaptation was also withdrawn, and Samuel Beckett withdrew his play in dissent—the festival had to be canceled. In his own protest, O’Casey decided to ban all professional productions of his plays in Ireland. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Tell him I approve of him and I approve of his dear whiskers!” writes Potter, who adds a small doggy sketch 526. Beatrix Potter. ALS signed “Beatrix Heelis,” 6.25 x 7.5, January 9, 1943. Written

from Castle Cottage, a letter to Margaret “Hetty” Douglas, in full: “’Spot’ looks a sensible dog and very well set up on his legs, and strong enough to take care of himself. He looks a very suitable dog, for guard and company. A good brown chest, and a very pleasing face—well marked. Tell him I approve of him and I approve of his dear whiskers! I hope you won’t clip him into an object when he is middle-aged and stout. We were glad to hear that you and Ina are getting on all right. It’s unpleasant weather, an awfully wild night (Monday morning) but pleasantly surprised to see no worse snow, and thawing a bit. The roads are like glass. With love & all good wishes for New Year.” Potter adds a small sketch of a bearded dog within the body of the letter. In fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. Hetty Douglas was the niece of Mary Welsh Scott, the wife of Beatrix’s younger brother, Walter Bertram. During their childhood both Beatrix and her brother kept an array of pets—rabbits, mice, frogs, lizards, snakes, and a bat—creatures that helped unify their love for nature and art by serving as models for their endless sketching. Potter’s career in children’s literature began with a letter to a sickly boy named Noel, the son of her former governess Annie Carter Moore, which contained a quick tale of ‘four little rabbits,’ and featured a number of cute rabbit sketches. The letter offered here, although written in the year of Potter’s passing at the age of 77, holds much of the same youthful charm redolent of her earliest missives. Starting Bid $300 www.RRAuction.com | 129

Sartre writes to his lover in war-torn Europe: “It’s not this Paris that I promised you” 527. Jean-Paul Sartre. ALS in French, signed “J. P. Sartre,” two pages both sides, 8.25 x 10.25, no date but circa June 1940. Letter to his mistress, the French theatre actress Wanda Kosakiewicz. In part (translated): “No, of course, I do not complain, I’m not mad at all and if I had been I would not think about it anymore, I have only one desire, but it is vain, it is to hold you in my arms; I have too many worries for you: your radio and then this bombardment of Paris that I learned this morning. New York announces on the radio a thousand victims, 250 dead and six or seven hundred wounded. Fortunately today I received a letter from you telling me that you are leaving.

But I dare not rejoice, my sweet little girl, because I know what sinister life you will find in Laigle…I’m gnawing a bit because I wanted so much to get you out of Laigle and now you’re back forced and forced and it’s me who sends you there…I imagine that Paris will become more and more sinister, it’s not this Paris that I promised you. The one where I wanted to see you live, it is with the old moons in our memories…I love you stronger than ever.

I understand very well what you mean when you write that the relationship between people seem to you reduced to nothing and I see how it can be done. But me, it’s the opposite, it exasperates them on the contrary and I feel fierce to keep them.

My love, whatever may happen catastrophic, you are my life and I will not be deprived of my life…

For books, I can not remember the list I gave you, but I’ll do another one. These are often a bit difficult but interesting books.

Schopenhauer: The World as Will and Representation, Nietzsche: The Will for Power / The Genealogy of Morals, Heidegger: What is Metaphysics, Scheler: Nature and Form of Sympathy, Freud: Three Essays of Psychoanalysis / Psychoanalysis / The Dream, Delbos: Figures and Doctrines of Philosophers, Bergson: The Creative Evolution, Plato: The Banquet - Phaedrus Phaedo - The Republic…It may seem a little off-putting and obscure at first but whatever you understand, you can only progress and then of course you just have to ask me for explanations.

This bombing worried me yesterday. I’m happy to think you’re leaving. My parents will get the hell out of it too and the Beaver [Simone de Beauvoir] will be evacuated if it gets too hard…My sweet little Wanda, you know I think you’re becoming a person, slowly and surely. You are a thousand times better from this point of view, in this war, than I would have dared to hope for it last year. What it takes is that you are a person without losing anything of your authenticity and it seems to me that this is just how it happens…You have never been so precious to me. I love you passionately. I’m dying to not be able to hold you in my arms and kiss you all over your body.” In fine condition, with a few short edge tears. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $1000

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528. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. French poet, writer, and pioneering aviator (1900–

1944) known for the classic book The Little Prince. While flying for the Free French Air Force in North Africa during World War II, he disappeared over the Mediterranean.

Handwritten manuscript in French by Saint-Exupery, unsigned, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date but circa 1942. Possibly a page from his draft for ‘Citadelle,’ composed partly in the United States before his return to Europe and his last flight over the Mediterranean.

In part (translated): “Oh, my God, I want to help you and repair the morals of the day and straighten the altar and restore the meaning of the book. You will be allowed, you men, on a blank page to write it. I no longer believe in this immediate love, love is not to be moved on this…but on that of which it is a depository and which alone radiates. It is not a question of putting away those who have scattered their spices but of redoing these sacred vessels capable of capturing consciousness and of building a book with the words we need everyone to collaborate.” In very good to fine condition, with light edge creasing and a few short edge tears. Starting Bid $300

Lengthy letter from Stein to her publisher, Bennett Cerf—“It might be a universal bed-side book, that is what it ought to be” 529. Gertrude Stein. ALS signed “Gtde,” eight pages, 5.5 x 8.5, Bilignin letterhead, [October 26, 1936]. Lengthy letter to her famous publisher Bennett Cerf, in part: “No sooner had my last letter gone than the books came they came this morning and what books I cannot tell begin how delightful how perfect how enchanting and how complete they are, everything is just right. First your blurb, which made us giggle and be so pleased, it was just right and just you, it was just that new thing in blurbs that blurbs needed, it’s just as sweet as you are, and that is mighty sweet, then Alice was touched to the heart in the nice way that the Plain Edition was mentioned, and I think the way the title is printed down inside and out is one of the best things ever been done, then the binding is charming and the book…soft and pleasant…Please tell everybody in the office that I think they have made quite a wonderful thing in book-making and please thank them all for me, then I liked your notice of the new book, I am at present wandering from Chinese servants in France to my youth in California…I do think that Thornton Wilder wrote you the right introduction and last my text, which I do not like and which if only they all will feel that way about it might be a universal bed-side book, that is what it ought to be and I would have it to be…

As long as the sun shines here and it is shining we will stay on but once it starts to rain and it will start to rain we will quit for Paris, and so much love to you Bennett and so much thanks and once again thanks and thanks to all always.” In fine condition.

The book Stein refers to is The Geographical History of America or the Relation of Human Nature to the Human Mind, which features an introduction by Thornton Wilder. The work consists of prose pieces, dialogues, philosophical meditations, and playlets by Stein, who explores the differences between the human mind and human nature, while also elaborating on concepts of identity, landscape, presence, and composition. The French hamlet of Bilignin, located in Belley, Ain, served as a summer home for Stein and her life partner Alice B. Toklas, and then, with the outbreak of World War II, a safe haven for the couple as they escaped persecution. Stein’s mention of her “youth in California” is also significant; upon returning to her hometown of Oakland, Stein discovered that her neighborhood had been razed and replaced with an industrial park. In the 1937 book Everybody’s Autobiography, Stein voiced her home’s lack of recognition with the famous line, ‘There is no there there.’ Two years before the release of her highly successful The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, Stein and Toklas undertook their own publishing venture entitled The Plain Edition, which was ‘an Edition of first Editions of all the work not yet published of Gertrude Stein.’ This is the lengthiest letter from Stein we have offered, with its notable recipient and host of personal associations making it all the more rare and desirable. Accompanied by a 1936 hardcover copy of The Geographical History of America by Random House. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 131

530. J. R. R. Tolkien. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.75, addressed in Tolkien’s hand to “Mrs. Doris Elizabeth Sykes, 95 Linden Gardens, Bayswater, London, W2.” Envelope bears a January 30, 1956, Oxford postmark. In fine condition, with light creases and tears to the flap from opening. Tolkien corresponded with Sykes a few times, and he praised illustrations she sent him that had been inspired by Lord of the Rings. Starting Bid $200

531. Paul Valery. French poet, essayist, and philosopher (1871–1945). Handwritten manuscript in French and sketches

by Valery, unsigned, one page both sides, 8 x 10, no date. A beautiful and witty manuscript illustrated with superb, dreamlike drawings curiously evoking the universe of Salvador Dali. One can decipher in particular (translated): “Girl, Aestus, exposed to the Gods, whom the ocean constellates.” The poem, in the draft form, largely crossed out, carries in left and right margins the word “summer” (which seems to be the title), but it differs totally from the work published under the same title published in the ‘Album des vers anciens.’ In very good to fine condition, with two file holes to the left edge, and light dampstaining to the right side. Starting Bid $300

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532. Hans Christian Andersen: Helen Stratton Starting Bid $200

533. Maya Angelou

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536. Gregory Corso

537. Alphonse Daudet

538. Jean Genet

539. Allen Ginsberg

540. Historians

541. Julia Ward Howe

542. Thomas Keneally

543. Rudyard Kipling

544. Klabund

545. Pierre Klossowski

546. Elmore Leonard

547. Jack London

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535. Colette

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548. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and John Greenleaf Whittier

549. Bernard Malamud

551. Henry Miller

552. Frederic Mistral

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554. Poets

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558. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Starting Bid $200

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555. Salvatore Quasimodo

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559. Hunter S. Thompson

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550. Gabriel Garcia Marquez Starting Bid $200

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553. Siddhartha Mukherjee

556. Maurice Sendak

557. Shel Silverstein

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560. H. G. Wells Starting Bid $200

561. Bela B a r t o k .

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Hungarianborn musician (1881–1945) who, through his far-reaching endeavors as composer, performer, educator, and ethnomusicologist, emerged as one of the most forceful and influential creative personalities of the 20th century. ALS in German, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter requesting his correspondent to undertake the translation of a rather complicated 10-page German article into French. This text is to serve as the introduction to a volume issued by the Bucharest Academy of Sciences for a collection of Rumanian folk songs. In fine condition, with a partially scratched-off notation in the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

562.

Jussi Bjorling. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 portrait of the acclaimed Swedish tenor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Robert Beshore, Sincerely yours, Jussi Bjorling.” In fine condition.

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563. Josef Matthias Hauer.

Austrian composer and music theorist (1883–1959) who, independently of and prior to Schoenberg, developed a method for composing with the twelve notes of the chromatic scale. AQS in German, one page, 8.25 x 11.5, February 7, 1956. Hauer writes, in full (translated): “The master builder of the world—has from eternity composed the absolute music once and for all, perfect, perfect. We human children strive to learn this divine language in the course of a cultural era.” In fine condition.

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564. Paul Hindemith. Versatile and prolific Germanborn composer and performer (1895–1963) whose bestknown works include ‘Mathis der Maler,’ ‘Nobilissima Visione,’ and ‘Das Marienleben.’

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Hindemith in an empty concert hall, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

565. Clara Schumann.

Composer and one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era (1819–1896).

She and her husband, composer Robert Schumann, were early champions of Johannes Brahms. Rare mounted albumen 7.75 x 10.25 portrait of Schumann playing the piano, signed and inscribed in German on the reverse in black ink (translated), “Clara Schumann, to dear Ilona in memory of the years in Frankfurt.”

In very good to fine condition, with scattered scratches and soiling, a small hole to the left edge, and wear to the corners.

Ilona Eibenschütz was an accomplished Hungarian pianist who studied under Schumann in Frankfurt from 1885 to 1890.

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566. Gaspare Spontini.

Italian opera composer and conductor (1774–1851), extremely celebrated in his time, though largely forgotten after his death. Handwritten musical manuscript by Spontini, one page both sides, 10.5 x 6.75, no date but likely circa 1845.

Probably the notation of two of his own compositions for piano, one side featuring 39 bars of music and lyrics (beginning “tout à coup resonne parmi les français”), and one side having 33 bars without lyrics. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and light staining to the top. Starting Bid $200

Dense Wagner letter from 1851, mentioning Liszt, Lohengrin, and Beethoven’s symphonies

567. Richard Wagner. ALS in German, signed “Richard W.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.75, April 26, 1851. Letter to “F. Heine” in Berlin, containing a great deal of personal details, mentioning several operas and other musical compositions, giving financial results, and referring to his plans for the future. In part (translated): “For me, things are good and bad; it’s just a matter of the state of mind I find myself in, which in my case naturally varies dramatically—like the ebb and flow of the tides. I never entirely lose all heart; I’m clear enough about myself and the world’s phenomena that I can explain to myself why everything is the way it is, and since it never occurs to me to want to overturn the nature of things, I correspondingly wait things out where I recognize that my activity will not be able to accomplish anything—but where I see that my activity can have some kind of success, I go at it with all my strength and am satisfied with the least success.

In this way, I am conscious of doing what I can and, on the other hand, peacefully giving up what I must. In this way, also, I live in a more healthy manner now than I still did, for example, a year ago...

Where money is concerned, what happens with me is that always, when I’m flat broke and Minna is already starting to give me black looks, that’s exactly when something comes in again. This is the reason: I have few friends, but those few love me. Whoever from among them simply can help me always does. The most active in this is Mrs. Ritter in Dresden; Liszt also does his part now and then. I live in complete communism, that is, however, only with those who know me completely and are sincerely devoted to me. I would never take a penny from

anyone else; Brockhaus money, for example, I once sent right back. So—understand me well—only someone who esteems and loves me is allowed to support me. Now and then I also have a bit of income. This winter I wrote a quite thick book, ‘Opera and Drama.’ J. J. Weber wanted to pay 100 thalers; Avenarius offered 75 thalers more after the sale of 400 copies.—It will come out shortly with the latter. About Lohengrin you’ve probably heard and, namely, read something again recently?—Breitfkopf and Härtel are engraving the piano version now, then maybe even the full score as well...Over the winter here I tutored a mixed amateur and professional orchestra in a few Beethoven symphonies; that has made a stir; now people are talking about engaging a good standing orchestra for my benefit.—I couldn’t get involved with the theater, but a pamphlet of mine is coming out here soon with the title ‘A Theater in Zürich’—in which I open people’s eyes a bit and show them what they should do if they want to have something proper. You should get the pamphlet soon.—In May now I’m going to turn to composing my Siegfried. For a change of pace, I’ll go up into the Alps once.—Ah, if only no one ever again wanted to feel sorry for me about the loss of my position in Dresden! How little they know me who see this loss as a misfortune for me! If I were granted amnesty today—even if I were to become senior court music director [Oberhofkapellmeister] in Dresden again—you should see with what calmness of spirit I would stay sitting in my Switzerland and maybe even scarcely set foot on the German empire’s blessed soil!” In fine condition. Accompanied by a complete translation. Starting Bid $300

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570. Cowboy Copas.

Country singer (1913–1963) popular from the 1940s until his death in the plane crash that also killed country stars Patsy Cline and Hawkshaw Hawkins. Two glossy 5 x 7 photos of ‘the Country Gentleman of Song,’ both signed in black ink or fountain pen, “Sincerely, Cowboy Copas.” In overall fine condition, with a short edge tear to the somewhat grainy close-up photo. Starting Bid $200

571.

Country Music. Impressive

568. George Gershwin. Vintage sheet music for ‘I Got

Rhythm’ from Girl Crazy, five pages, 9 x 12, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen, “To Sylvia Rosenberg— with admiration & all good wishes, George Gershwin.” In fine condition, with two horizontal folds and light handling wear. A great piece of jazz history. Starting Bid $200

collection of 29 vintage photos, ranging in size from 3.5 x 4.75 to 8 x 10.25, each signed by one or more notable country music legends, with many inscribed to “Don,” including: David ‘Stringbean’ Akeman and Lew Childre; Noel Boggs; Johnny Bond; Phyllis Brown; Jerry Byrd; Cotton Carrier; Don Davis; Jimmie Davis; Little Jimmy Dickens; Bob Eaton; Red Foley; Bob Foster and Hank Garland; Rusty Gabbard; Fred Kirby; Eddie Kirk; Laura Lee; Lonzo and Oscar; Grady Martin; George Morgan; Hank Penny; ; Ray Price; Carl Smith; Hank Thompson; Merle Travis (3); Ernest Tubb (2); and Tex Williams. In overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by several vintage unsigned photos of country musicians like Goldie Hill, Charline Arthur, Noel Boggs, the Carter family, Earl Scruggs, Lefty Frizzell, and more. Starting Bid $200

572. Bob Wills. American

569. Patsy Cline. Vintage glossy 3 x 4.5 photo of the country music legend seated on the arm of a couch, housed inside its original 6 x 7 presentation folder, signed and inscribed on the mat in black ink, “To Joyce & Ken, So nice to know you and thanks for coming. Yours, Patsy Cline.” In fine condition, with surface impressions to the photo (and passing across Cline’s face) from typed notations on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

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musician and songwriter (19051975) credited with inventing Western swing, a lively hybrid of musical influences that added drums and a brass section to traditional country music instrumentation. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Western swing musician in a close-up pose, signed in black ink, “Best wishes, Bob Wills.” Reverse bears an ownership stamp. In very good condition, with scattered light creasing (including a small crease touching his left eye), an emulsion scuff to the side of his nose, trimmed borders, loss to the bottom edge, and tack holes to the corners.

Starting Bid $200

Incredible PYX program signed twice by the Beatles 573. Beatles. Supreme-

ly rare twice-signed 1963 PYX Productions Limited program for the Beatles, 28 pages, 7.25 x 9.75, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “John Lennon, xxx,” “George Harrison, xxx,” “Beatles, Ringo Starr, xxx,” and in black ballpoint, “Paul McCartney, xxx.” As a remarkable bonus, the entire band also neatly and ideally signs on the centerfold band image, again in ballpoint, “George Harrison, xxx,” “John Lennon, xxx,” “Paul McCartney,” and “Ringo Starr, xxx.” The front cover features Dezo Hoffman’s iconic photograph of the band in their matching gray collarless suits. In fine condition, with a small stain touching Ringo’s “Beatles.” Boasting an unprecedented two casts of Fab Four signatures, both of which are penned cleanly and without inscriptions, this program is among the rarest and most desirable Beatles items we’ve offered in recent memory. An unbelievable opportunity to own a twice-signed PYX program. Starting Bid $2500

The Fab Four’s second TV spot 574. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Love,

Paul McCartney, xxx,” “Love, Ringo Starr, xx,” “John Lennon, x,” and “Love from George Harrison, xxx,” who adds an inscription “To Elaine,” on an off-white 4 x 3.5 sheet. In fine condition, with small tack holes to the bottom corners. Consignor notes that signatures were obtained on May 16, 1963, when the Beatles appeared on the children’s show ‘Pops and Lenny’ and marked their second appearance on national BBC television.

The group played renditions of ‘From Me to You’ and ‘Please Please Me,’ and at the end of the show they joined Lenny the Lion and ventriloquist host Terry Hall, plus regular cast members The Raindrops, Patsy Ann Noble, and musicians The Bert Hayes Octet, for a one-minute rendition of the 1929 standard ‘After You’ve Gone.’ Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $1000

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575. Beatles. Original snap-front Beatles ‘fantasy’ tour

jacket, size medium, featuring a black nylon satin outer shell, gray polyester inner lining, and gray rib-knit wrist and waist bands; the back of the jacket is embroidered in gray thread: “The Beatles, 1964 Tour, Great Britain.” These jackets were made in the early 1970s and advertised for sale in the back of music magazines. Nearly half a century old, this jacket is in excellent overall condition, with a couple loose threads and light stains to gray rib-knit sections. Starting Bid $200

576. Beatles. Scarce original color 5.5 x 8.5 handbill for the “Brian Epstein presents Pops Alive!” concert series at the Prince of Wales Theatre between May 3 and June 14, 1964, with The Beatles and Kenny Lynch slated to perform twice on May 31st at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Other scheduled performers include: The Searchers with The Tony Meehan Combo; Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes; Roy Orbison and the Federals and Eden Kane and the Downbeats; Freddie and the Dreamers with The Applejacks; Gerry and the Pacemakers with The Mojos; and Dusty Springfield with The Bachelors. The handbill lists the resident supporting attractions as The Vernon Girls, The Lorne Gibson Trio, The Chants and the Harlems, and Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, with the reverse side featuring the empty booking form. In fine condition, with a tiny tear to the left edge. Starting Bid $200 139 | July 10, 2019 | MUSIC

577. Beatles: George Harrison. Apple Records, Inc. business check, 7.75 x 3.5, filled out in another hand and boldly signed by Harrison, “George Harrison,” payable to Fabrica for £9.15, March 22, 1971. In fine condition, with expected bank stamps, punch holes near top edge, a red ink cancellation mark through a small portion of Harrison’s last name, and some old adhesive residue on the back. Starting Bid $200

578. Beatles: McCartney and Starr. Vintage ‘Four Aces’ program from the Beatles Fall 1964 UK tour with Mary Wells, 7.25 x 10.25, with front cover showing images of the band on playing cards, signed on their respective cards in black ballpoint by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The John Lennon and George Harrison signatures were done by road manager Neil Aspinall. Impressively matted and framed with a photo of the Beatles by Norman Bergsma, a Beatles logo window plate, and a ticket for a Beatles concert at Suffolk Downs on August 18, 1966, to an overall size of 28 x 24. In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Starting Bid $300

The outlier of the John Lennon sketch collection— ‘Lady Flying on a Wire’ 579. Beatles: John Lennon. Brilliant original ink sketch by John Lennon, unsigned, entitled ‘Lady Flying on a Wire,’ penned on an off-white 10 x 8 sheet, which depicts a bespectacled woman, with wire strung about her waist, flying through the air with outstretched arms high above rolling country hills, with clouds visible in the distance and a small bird flapping nearby. In fine condition, with some faint creasing.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from book publisher Tom Maschler, in part: “In 1963 I commissioned a journalist, Michael Braun, to write a book on the Pop scene. One day, he handed me a number of rough drawings and writings, many of them scrawled on the back of hotel note paper. I instantly found the writings and doodles extraordinarily witty and captivating. When I asked who had done them, I could not believe the answer I received—’John Lennon.’ When I finally met John a few weeks later he was surprised by my interest in his work and told me that that he had only done it for his amusement I found it difficult to persuade John that I really loved what he had done and that I was convinced he could produce a book I would want to published but in the end he succumbed.

I very much enjoyed working closely with John while he produced the drawings and writings for the critically acclaimed books I published for him In His Own Write (1964) and A Spaniard in the Works (1965). John acknowledged the affection and esteem I had for his work by giving me the raw materials for his books when the projects came to a close. During the fifty years that John’s drawings were in my possession I came to cherish them more and more. For me they are as much a part of John as his music. John was a truly remarkable artist. In 2014 to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of John’s first book I decided to sell the lion’s share of this collection through auction with Sotheby’s. I could not however part with this particular drawing ‘Lady Flying on a Wire’ at that time as I am particularly fond of it.

I think that ‘Lady Flying on a Wire’ is an exceptionally fine example of John’s work. I especially love John’s zany style, strong composition and the way that this piece verges on the surreal. I hope that whoever is fortunate to acquire this drawing will enjoy it as much as I have.” In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works were the only two books by John Lennon published during his lifetime. Filled with short stories and poems, the lot of which were often surreal in nature, the books also allowed Lennon to display his unique assortment of sketches and line-drawings, a talent fostered by countless days on the road and an educational background at the Liverpool College of Art. This exceptional offering, given to the man who helped exhibit his artwork to the masses, may well represent the only original Lennon drawing attainable for public purchase, a distinction that places this item into an arena all its own. Starting Bid $1000

580. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Desirable vintage glossy

5.5 x 3.5 promo card for the Beatles’ 1964 tour of the United States, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Paul McCartney.”

The front features a portrait of the four Beatles bandmates with facsimile signatures above. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Lennon lends a hand at a Philly fundraiser 581. Beatles: John Lennon. Amazing color glossy 3.5 x 4.25 Polaroid

photo of John Lennon posing with Philadelphia radio host Brother Love during the opening day of the 1975 WFIL–PARC (Philadelphia Association of Retarded Children) Marathon fundraiser, signed and inscribed in the upper border in blue ballpoint, “To da Brother Love, John Lennon, 75,” who adds a small self-portrait sketch to the left page of the open book. In fine condition, with light scratches to the photo emulsion.

Accompanied by a lengthy letter of provenance from the original recipient, Alan Smith, who was an American radio personality under the name ‘Brother Love.’

He describes acquiring the autograph at a WFIL/PARC marathon charity event in 1975, in part: “Jay Cook, the Program Director…somehow, in conjunction with Capitol Records convinced John Lennon to join us to ‘kick off’ the event on Friday afternoon…John arrived early, hung around talking with all of us getting to know our names, sensing our personalities, deciding who was funny and who wasn’t and things he would store in his mind about those he would be sharing the mic with…

Within 2 hours of its start, John called Yoko on speaker phone in the studio…to ask if it would be alright if he stayed a little longer as he was having such a wonderful time with us and enjoyed the comradery as well as wanting to help raise as much money as we could for ‘these poor children’…

Over the next day and a half I spent an inordinate amount of time (as did my wife at the time) with him around the studio, the building, at dinner, etc. He was open and charming, extremely bright as we all know, and answered each and every question everyone asked him as if it were the first time anyone had thought to ask it. Unparalleled graciousness for one of the most recognizable people on the planet at the time and greatest songwriters to ever hold a pen…My wife took the picture in the radio studio while we were on the air and when we were looking at it, he took it from my hand and signed it and drew the little face on it. We had copies of his latest LP in the studio and he picked one of them up, signed it to me, gave it to me with a wink without a word said and we moved on…The celebration of that wordless moment gave me more insight into the kind of person he genuinely was. Unasked, unspoken kindness just because.” From May 16-18, 1975, the Philadelphian rock station WFIL and the advocacy organization PARC cosponsored the Helping Hand Marathon, a weekend fundraiser to raise money for multiple sclerosis. Lennon spent the entire three days answering phones, taking pledges, and meeting fans; he even stayed long enough to do the weather report for WPVI-TV. Starting Bid $300

582.. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Very desirable ballpoint signature, “All the best!

Paul McCartney,” who adds a wonderful smiley face sketch on an off-white 3.75 x 6.25 lightly lined sheet. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter of the original recipient, which reads, in part: “In the early 1980s (believed 1983) Paul McCartney frequently travelled on the train from Ashford (Kent) to London from his home in Peasmarsh. He travelled first class and was most often alone in the compartment. My father was a ticket inspector on these trains and frequently stopped and chatted with Paul, eventually asking him for an autograph for me.” Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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Large signed portrait of the ‘King of Soul’ 583. Sam Cooke.

Very desirable vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 photo of Cooke in a charming up-close pose, signed nicely in black felt tip, “Luck, Sam Cooke.” In fine condition. Photos of the ‘King of Soul’ are rarely found in such large size, with this particular example all the more appealing given its bold signature and exceptional overall clarity. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $300

585. Free. Ballpoint signatures, “Paul Kossoff,” “Paul Rodgers,” “Andy Fraser,” and “Simon Kirke” on an off-white cardstock plate trimmed to 5.75˝ in diameter. In fine condition.

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

Deluxe edition of Bob Dylan’s complete lyrics, limited to just 50 signed copies

584. Bob Dylan. Rare signed book: The Lyrics, Since 1962. Deluxe first edition, limited issue, numbered 2/50. NY: Simon & Schuster/Un-Gyve Limited, 2014. Hardcover with slipcase, 13.5 x 12.5, 961 pages. Beautifully signed on the colophon in black ink by Bob Dylan. This handsome volume, limited to just fifty signed examples, is distinguished in production and material by its case, cloth, antique gold embossing, headband and ribbon, gilded edges, and Strathmore Writing Wove acid free paper.

In very fine condition. Accompanied by the publisher’s certificate of authenticity and the original shipping box. Always known for his brilliant lyrics, Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature for ‘having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.’ A marvelous, comprehensive limited edition volume that showcases Dylan’s excellence in songwriting. Starting Bid $300

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586. Jerry Garcia. Twice-signed Jerry Garcia

Band business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Jerry Garcia, payable to himself for $1750, January 2, 1985. Endorsed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Jerry Garcia, pay to Sue Stevens,” who signs her name twice with two versions of her surname. In fine condition. Stephens was the close friend and personal assistant of Jerry Garcia for over two decades. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL. Starting Bid $200

Hendrix records ‘Purple Haze’ for the Dee Show in March 1967 587. Jimi Hendrix. Ballpoint signatures, “Jimi Hendrix” and

“Mitch,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.25 album page, with the reverse signed by English singer Kiki Dee. Matted with three photos of Hendrix during a performance to an overall size of 14 x 11. In fine condition, with a few small stains.

Accompanied by a lengthy letter of provenance from the original recipient, in part: “In April 1967, I was a third year student at Manchester University…There were loads of bars and clubs close to the house we all lived in and we did enjoy the classic students’ life…lots of drinking and going to concerts…I have vivid memories of seeing the likes of Hollies, the Kinks, the Yardbirds but seeing Jimi Hendrix remains the greatest single event that I have ever attended. As had happened before, tickets were being given out…by somebody for free…I can next remember walking to the studios with 2 mates to a place called Dickenson Road…

I still recall the TV lights and general feeling of excitement when we were ushered into a very basic building and invited to sit on the floor, facing the stage…I have to be honest and say that specific memories are blurred now but I definitely remember Cat Stevens and, of course, Jimi. He came out laughing, white Strat in hand, with Mitch and Noel and the volume was immense!…

At some point, there was a break in recording and I was part of about 7 or 8 others who immediately ran to where Jimi was to get his autograph. Mitch was next to him, as was Kiki Dee.” Although it remains uncertain, the signatures and time frame suggest the autographs were obtained on March 27, 1967, when the Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded ‘Purple Haze’ for the April 4th episode of the BBC television show Dee Time. Other guests on the episode included Cat Stevens, Kiki Dee, Libby Morris, Mike Newman, and Lance Percival. Starting Bid $300

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Fender guitar pick used by Jimi Hendrix 588. Jimi Hendrix. Brown marble Fender medium guitar pick personally-owned and -used by Jimi Hendrix. The pick was originally obtained from Hendrix’s former girlfriend, Emilie ‘Rainbow’ Touraine, who explained that Hendrix routinely played guitar at her Southern California home whenever he visited, with this particular pick one he happened to leave behind. In fine, well-worn condition.

Accompanied by a color photo of Touraine standing with ‘Axis: Bold as Love,’ a horse that Hendrix and Touraine had purchased together in early 1970. The reverse of the photo reads: “Jimi’s Horse: ‘Axis: Bold As Love,’ Born May 12, 1970, Morab Breed, (Half Arabian, Half Morgan), National Champion.” Touraine was quite influential in Hendrix’s musical life upon their first meeting in 1969, as she fostered his already keen fascination with a school of thought based on musical notes having color; a concept he shared with a Disc and Music Echo journalist: ‘I want to get color into music. I’d like to play a note and have it come out a color.’ Starting Bid $200

589. Jimi Hendrix.

591. Pink Floyd: Gerald Scarfe. English cartoonist

Handbill for a Jimi Hendrix show at the Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 9, [1970], 8.5 x 11.75, featuring a fullpage close-up portrait of the legendary guitarist. Presented by KFJZ and Concerts West as part of Hendrix’s ‘Cry of Love Tour,’ the tickets are advertised at $3 to $6. In fine condition, with light handling wear. Starting Bid $200

590. Paul McCartney and Wings.

Wings Greatest album signed on the front cover in red felt tip, “Love, Linda McCartney,” and in ballpoint, “Paul McCartney,” who adds a smiley face, “Steve Holley,” “Laurence Juber,” and “Denny Laine,” who makes an initial attempt in black felt tip. In fine condition, with Linda’s signature a few shades light. The record is not included.

Starting Bid $200

and illustrator (born 1936) who worked on Pink Floyd’s 1979 album The Wall, its 1982 film adaptation, and the subsequent tour in 198081; he was also an editorial cartoonist for The Sunday Times and illustrator for The New Yorker. Sought-after pink mask from the 1982 live-action/animated film Pink Floyd–The Wall, worn by one of the schoolchildren during the education sequence and signed in black felt tip by the film’s lead animator Gerald Scarfe, who adds “Pink Floyd, The Wall.” The plastic mask features burned-out mouth and eye holes, with plastic band no longer present. In fine condition. A chilling mask from one of the more harrowing and memorable scenes of the film. Starting Bid $200

592. Prince.

Highly soughtafter purple Cort wooden double row tambourine with 10˝ open head used on stage by Prince during the Purple Rain Tour of 1984-1985, spray-painted purple by a crew member and bearing a Cort label on the rim. In fine condition. From the collection of Prince’s former assistant and accompanied by a letter of provenance. Starting Bid $200

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Presley and the Jordanaires sign for their tourmate “Skeeter” 593. Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires. Extremely attractive pairing of vintage glossy 8 x 9.75 publicity photos of Elvis Presley and his background vocal group The Jordanaires, both signed and inscribed to “Skeeter” in black or fountain pen by all pictured musicians: “To Skeeter, a swell gal, My best to you, Elvis Presley,” “Skeeter, You’ve made this tour the happiest for me, Neal Matthews, Jr.,” “Skeeter—I admire you for more than the fine singing & needless to say it has been fun, Hoyt Hawkins,” “Skeeter: My best to two fine little gal singers who are also two fine little ladies—Hugh Jarrett,” and “Skeeter—you’re one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever worked with—Gordon Stoker.” One member of “The Jordanaires” has added their band name to the photo. Handsomely double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 27.5. In fine condition, with slight fading to the Presley signature and trivial creases to edges of photo, and some smudging to a portion of the Hawkins inscription. The recipient of these photos was presumably Skeeter Davis, a country music singer who sang crossover pop music songs including 1962’s ‘The End of the World.’ After starting out as part of the Davis Sisters as a teenager in the late 1940s, she earned a contract with RCA Victor and became a solo star in the late 1950s. She toured alongside Presley, Hank Snow, and The Carter Sisters in 1955 and recounted her friendship with ‘the King’ in her autobiography, Bus Fare to Kentucky. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $300

594. Queen: Freddie Mercury. Sought-after Greatest

Hits album by Queen, signed and inscribed on the front cover in silver ink, “To Sarah Jane—Best wishes, Freddie Mercury.”

In fine condition. The record is included. An extremely desirable signed album—Queen’s Greatest Hits remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, with more than 25 million copies worldwide. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

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595. Rolling Stones. Set of vintage ballpoint and pencil

signatures of the original Stones on four 4.5 x 4 album pages.

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

596. Rolling Stones: C h a r l i e Watts. ANS

signed “Charlie Boy, xxx,” penned in black ballpoint on an off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet, no date.

A quick note to Jill, in full: “Thank you for your lovely letter. A drum stick as you wanted.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall creasing. Consignor notes that the handwriting dates to the 1960s. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200

597. U2. Boy al-

bum by U2, signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Bono” and “Larry,” and in silver ink, “Edge” and “Adam Clayton.” In fine condition. The record is not included.

Consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in Paris in 2005. Starting Bid $200

598.

Bono’s Emporio Armani mask-style shades

599. U2: Bono. Extremely rare Emporio Armani 9592 sunglasses personally-owned and -worn by U2 frontman Bono.

The glasses feature star emblem hinges with a salmon-tinted mask-style lens. Includes the original red Emporio Armani sunglasses case, which has been signed in black felt tip, “Bono, 2010.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that these sunglasses were originally obtained at the Ripple of Hope Gala Auction held on November 17, 2010. Handsome, high-end sunglasses worn and owned by one of rock’s biggest stars— Bono has won 22 Grammy Awards and has been nominated for two Oscars and the Nobel Peace Prize. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from his management firm, Principle Management. Starting Bid $200

U2.

Signed book: U2 by U2. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 2006. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.5 x 12.75, 345 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in silver ink, “Best wishes, Edge,” “To Warren, from, Larry Mullen,” “To Warren, Adam Clayton,” and “Bono,” who adds a short line about “Ebay.” In very good to fine condition, with slight smudging to Mullen and heavier smudging to Clayton, and some wear to dust jacket. Starting Bid $200

600. The Who. Scarce 8 x 10 cardstock promotional photo of The Who early into their careers, signed in black ballpoint, “Keith,” “Pete,” and “John,” and in red ballpoint, “Roger Daltrey.”

In very good condition, with a small stain and crease to Entwistle’s head, a diagonal crease passing through Daltrey’s face, and generally moderate signature contrast. Starting Bid $300

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Fully signed Polydor Records poster for The Who

601. The Who. Phenomenal original 11.5 x 16.25 Polydor Records promotional

poster for The Who, showing the four band members staring into the camera against a red background, signed in black ballpoint by Keith Moon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle. The poster is an offset print on thick 300 gr./ m2 paper by the printing house R. Stöpfgeshoff GmbH & Co. KG of Wuppertal, Germany. In fine condition, with a tiny pin hole to each corner and trivial creasing to lower left. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained in person by his father at the Circus Krone Building in Munich on April 13, 1967.

After releasing their first two albums—My Generation and A Quick One—through Decca and Brunswick Records, The Who signed with Track Record in 1967, an upstart independent record label founded by their managers Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp. During the label’s early days, Track remained very reliant upon distribution support in the United Kingdom from the large Polydor Records label based in Germany. A remarkable and highly appealing early band poster signed by the full Who lineup. Starting Bid $200

Moon jams with Zeppelin and others at Roy Harper’s 1974 Valentine’s Day showcase 602. The Who: Keith Moon. Scarce manuscript DS, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, February 14, 1974. Rights agreement between concert promoter Ian Tilbury and Keith Moon, which reads: “Rec’d from Ian Tilbury the sum of Five Hundred Pounds for the services of Mr. Keith Moon in respect of recording performance at the rainbow Theatre on the above date and for the right to use Mr. Moon’s name on any product marketed as a result of this recording. This includes trade press announcements, pre record publicity, record cover credits and all advertising appertaining to the above.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by both Moon and Tilbury, with both adding their initials to an amendment to center of contract. In fine condition.

A host of English rock royalty joined Roy Harper on stage for his 1974 Valentine’s Day concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre. Notables included Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Ronnie Lane of Faces, and Keith Moon of The Who. The live jam was captured on Roy Harper’s album, Flashes From the Archives of Oblivion, which featured Page playing guitar for half of the live tracks. An amusing section of a press review from the show: ‘A curtain rose; a massive platform was wheeled forward with a monster white drum kit and several stacks of amps twinkling and ready. Harper’s son Nicky, a groover of six, took possession of a mike and started swapping ‘knock-knock’ jokes with Keith Moon, who soon realized the futility of trying to better a funky six-year-old and sought consolation by flailing into his kit like an extremely angry spastic whirlwind.’ Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from Tracks and PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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603. The Clash. Give ‘Em Enough

Rope album by The Clash, signed on the front cover in pink paint pen by Joe Strummer, and in black felt tip

by Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, and Topper Headon. In very good to fine condition. The record is not included.

Consignor notes an inscription to the left of the Strummer signature has been professionally removed.

Starting Bid $300

604. Dee Dee Ramone’s Black Blazer. Handsome black blazer personallyowned and -worn by Dee Dee Ramone, the original and longtime bass-player for punk rock legends The Ramones. The two-button single-breasted suit jacket features notched lapels and two front flap pockets, with collar tag indicating that the blazer was made in France. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Dee Dee wearing the blazer as he poses with his wife Vera, Joey Ramone, and Joey’s girlfriend at the time, Linda. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King.

Starting Bid $200

A horrific gift for Dee Dee— “Gabba–gabba–hey! Best, Stephen King” 605. Dee Dee Ramone’s Chapbook Signed by Stephen King. Rare and sought-

after signed chapbook: The Plant. First limited edition, numbered 161/200. Bangor, Maine: Philtrum Press, 1982. Softcover, 6.75 x 9.75, 32 pages. Signed and inscribed on the opening flyleaf in black ink, “For Dee Dee Ramone—Gabba–gabba–hey!

Best, Stephen King, 1/13/83.” In fine condition. King wrote a few parts of The Plant and sent them out as chapbooks to his friends, instead of Christmas cards, in 1982, 1983, and 1985. Philtrum Press produced three installments before the story was shelved, with the original editions now regarded as hugely desirable collector’s items. The Ramones, one of King’s favorite bands, have been inextricably linked with the author since the band wrote the title song for the 1989 film Pet Sematary, with ‘Sheena Is a Punk Rocker’ also heard during the film. Additionally, King’s 1983 novel for Pet Sematary makes reference to the punk rockers near the end of Chapter 11—’Louis turned on the radio and dialed until he found the Ramones belting out ‘Rockaway Beach.’

He turned it up and sang along—not well but with lusty enjoyment.’ A fantastic union of punk rock and horror royalty. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $300

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Dee Dee King’s lyrics for ‘Street Fight’

606. Dee Dee Ramone’s Handwritten Lyrics to ‘Street Fight’. Unpublished handwritten lyrics by Dee Dee Ramone

for a song entitled ‘Street Fight,’ penned in black ink on two 8 x 10.5 notebook pages. The lyrics, written by Dee Dee Ramone during his brief hip hop career as Dee Dee King, in full (grammar and spelling retained): “Well I used to be a bum / hangin out on the street / with two cents in my pocket / and nothin to eat / but one thing I have / was ideas in my head / I knew one day / I was gonna make a lot of bread / I knew I had the talent / to make a hit record / and go to the top / because I am a legdend / boy am I hot / I got freek ideas / on my mind / I got the most beautiful women / that I could find / and now I am settled down / stayin in line / and in the future [Ramone strikes through the next eight lines] / I predict / a successful carrear / for my producer / cause Richie and I / are in the studio / rechording tonight / cutting a track / called the street fight / and start to Hollar / cause no body can tell / a tale any taller / then Dee Dee King / just give me a mike / and I will bust you a ryme / that I know you will like / street fight.” The reverse side of the second page features amended lyrics to those struck through on the first page: “and in the / I am excited about the future / because me and my producer / Richie and I / are in the studio tonight / cutting a track / called the street fight.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to top of the second page. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

Lyric notebook belonging to Dee Dee Ramone, with revealing letter to his wife, “So glad I am not a Pin Head anymore!”

607. Dee Dee Ramone’s Notebook with Letter and Handwritten Lyrics. Circa 1993 lyric book belonging to Dee Dee

Ramone, the original and longtime bass-player for punk rock legends The Ramones. The red Silvine ‘Exercise Book,’ 6.5 x 8, contains lyrics for 10 unpublished songs penned in red ballpoint across 18 pages by Ramone, who signs at the end of each, “Dee Dee,” “Dee Dee King,” or “Dee Dee Ramone,” with Ramone also adding credit percentages for each song, with “Nick Shepperade” receiving 20% credit for three songs, and one song partially accredited to “Mike” and “Steve.” Song titles include (spelling and grammar retained): ‘I can’t come out Baby,’ ‘Barry is a Brillo Head,’ ‘Human Being Parade,’ ‘City Rock Regga,’ ‘Can’t Come Out,’ ‘Get into the Grove,’ ‘What about me,’ ‘Why me,’ ‘I gotta right to love Her if I wanna,’ and ‘Wrong Way love.’

The notebook also includes a three-page ALS to his wife Vera Ramone, which reads, in full: “Here are the lyrics and two cassettes of the songs. Also here is a picture of me a month after I was in London. The other four are of me the middle of July 1991, no difference I guess—what a nut she says! Well I hope I am on my way to better things on a musical level, some of the tracks are all my guitar and some Nick’s—I keep making pretty dramatic improvements and I feel I have a chance to start seriously rating as a guitarist by next summer but all ready I am pretty good but the main thing is the difference it makes in how I can write by myself as you can see now in the song credit difference. It could eventually mean a pretty good amount of money if I sold to a group that went gold or more! What will the Ramones do now? Will Joey give John 50% of his songs now when he has to pay me 25% of a song to own 25% and I get 50%—It’s going to trouble him. I really don’t know how they can get a record out—They will or break up! Who cares. I so glad I am not a Pin Head anymore!” In very good to fine condition, with expected handling wear. “Nick Shepperade” is in actuality Nick Sheppard, former guitarist for The Clash. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

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“All this temptation / drugs are usually the blame”— lyrics from a Ramone 608. Dee Dee Ramone’s Handwritten Lyrics to ‘Consistent as the Heavens’. Unpublished handwritten lyrics by Dee Dee Ramone

for a song entitled ‘Consistent as the Heavens,’ penned in black felt tip on a 7.75 x 10.5 notebook page. The unsigned lyrics, in full (grammar and spelling retained): “as consistant as the heavens / I know I can last / even I can survive / I just gotta think fast / I gotta start over again / and I know dam well / where I got to begin / I got to become super man / the morning is damp / from last nights rain / I change my life / but it still stays the same / I gotta demand / that somethin change / runnin through the fire / burnin in the flame / all this temptation / drugs are usualy the blame / runnin through the fire / burnin in the flame.” In fine condition.

From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King; these lyrics were published in the last page of her book ‘Poisoned Heart: I Married Dee Dee Ramone’ (The Ramones Years).’ Starting Bid $200

610. Dee Dee Ramone’s Ray Ban Sunglasses.

Attractive RayBan Aviator sunglasses personally-owned and -worn by Dee Dee Ramone, the original and longtime bass-player for punk rock legends The Ramones. In fine condition. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King, who notes that Dee Dee wore these while shooting the video for ‘Funky Man.’ Starting Bid $200

609. Dee Dee Ramone’s Pleasant Dream T-shirt.

Faded black Ramones t-shirt with cut off sleeves, personallyowned and -worn by Dee Dee Ramone, the original and longtime bass-player for punk rock legends The Ramones.

The shirt, likely size small or medium, features the cover art for the band’s sixth studio album, Pleasant Dreams. In fine condition, with expected wear. From the personal collection of Vera Ramone King. Starting Bid $200

611. Michael Jackson.

Great color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jackson performing, boldly signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. Starting Bid $200

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612. Leonard Bernstein

613. Kirsten Flagstad

616. Carl Orff

617. Arthur Rubinstein

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614. Beniamino Gigli Starting Bid $200

615. Giacomo Meyerbeer

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618. Camille SaintSaens

619. Art Blakey

620. Jacques Brel

621. Albert Collins

622. Perry Como

623. Fats Domino

624. Duke Ellington

625. Duke Ellington

626. Ira Gershwin

627. Ira Gershwin

Starting Bid $200

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628. Nina Simone Starting Bid $200

632. Aerosmith Starting Bid $200

636. Beatles: Ringo Starr

Starting Bid $200

640. James Brown Starting Bid $200

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629. Sarah Vaughan Starting Bid $200

633. Aerosmith Starting Bid $200

630. Harry Chapin Starting Bid $200

631. 1960s and 1970s Rock

634. Beatles: Yoko Ono

635. Beatles: Ringo Starr

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

637. Beatles: Ringo Starr

638. Beatles: Klaus Voormann

Starting Bid $200

641. Cactus

642. Eric Clapton

643. Chris Cornell

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

639. Bon Jovi

Starting Bid $200

644. Cream: Bruce and Baker

645. Richard Creamer Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

646. The Cult

647. Fats Domino

648. Duran Duran Starting Bid $200

649. The Eagles: Don Henley

650. Everly Brothers

651. The Fabulous Poodles

652. Foreigner

653. Aretha Franklin

654. Arlo Guthrie Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

656. Iron Maiden

657. Chris Isaak

658. Jefferson Starship

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $100

655. Billy Idol

659. Billy Joel

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660. Billy Joel

661. Elton John Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

662. KISS

663. Little Richard

664. Lynyrd Skynyrd Starting Bid $200

665. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Pyle and Walker

666. The Monkees

667. Mountain

668. Murray the K

669. Ozzy Osbourne

670. Tom Petty Starting Bid $200

671. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

674. REO Speedwagon

675. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

672. Poco

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

673. Elvis Presley Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

676. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger

677. Bruce Springsteen

678. Bruce Springsteen

679. Steppenwolf Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

680. The Temptations Starting Bid $200

681. The Who: Pete Townshend

682. The Ramones

683. The Ramones

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

684. The Ramones

685. The Ramones

686. The Ramones

687. The Ramones

688. Janet Jackson

689. Michael Jackson

690. Lady Gaga

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

691. Madonna

Starting Bid $200

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The John Brennan Collection For more than 40 years, John Brennan has collected in-person autographs, across the country and around the world. He’s legendary in the autograph hobby community for his passion and ability to meet thousands of celebrities across many genres. This month, RR Auction is pleased to present another generous selection of items from John’s incredible collection.

“Best wishes, Bob Dylan”

693. The Jackson 5. Get It Together album by The Jackson Five, signed on the back cover in black felt tip by Michael Jackson, and in silver ink or blue felt tip by Marlon, Jackie, Tito, and Jermaine Jackson, who signs twice. In fine condition, with an ownership signature to the front. The record is not included. From The John Brennan In-person Autograph Collection. Starting Bid $200

692. Bob Dylan. Sought-after ballpoint signature and inscription, “New York, To John, Best wishes, Bob Dylan, 7/28/89,” on an off-white 3 x 5 card. In very fine condition. From The John Brennan In-person Autograph Collection. Starting Bid $200

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694. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards. Natural-finish

Ariana acoustic guitar signed on the body in blue felt tip by Keith Richards. In fine condition. From The John Brennan In-person Autograph Collection. Starting Bid $200

695. Aerosmith

696. Allman Brothers

697. Allman Brothers

698. Allman Brothers

699. The Beach Boys

700. The Bee Gees

701. Chuck Berry

702. Black Sabbath

703. James Brown

704. Eric Clapton

705. Eric Clapton

706. Sean Connery

707. Cream: Clapton and Baker

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

708. The Cure

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

709. The Cure

Starting Bid $200

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710. The Cure: Robert Smith Starting Bid $200

712. Duran Duran

713. Clint Eastwood

716. Faces

717. Harrison Ford

719. Aretha Franklin

720. Aretha Franklin

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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711. Depeche Mode Starting Bid $200

714. Clint Eastwood Starting Bid $200

715. Faces

Starting Bid $200

718. Peter Frampton Starting Bid $200

721. Friends

Starting Bid $200

722. INXS

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

724. Jefferson Airplane

Starting Bid $200

727. Elton John

728. Judas Priest

729. B. B. King Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

731. Jerry Lee Lewis

732. Jerry Lee Lewis

733. Jerry Lee Lewis

734. Courtney Love

736. Metallica

737. George Michael

738. Paul Newman

723. The Jam

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

735. Metallica

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

725. Billy Joel

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

726. Elton John Starting Bid $200

730. KISS

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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739. Jack Nicholson Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

740. Oasis

741. Parliament

742. Pearl Jam

743. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder

744. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder

745. Tom Petty

746. Tom Petty

747. Pink Floyd: Nick Mason

748. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

749. The Police

750. The Police

751. The Ramones

752. The Rascals

753. Lou Reed

754. Trent Reznor

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

756. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

757. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

758. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

759. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

760. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

761. Scorpions

762. Scorpions

763. Simon and Garfunkel

764. Soundgarden

765. Bruce Springsteen

766. Bruce Springsteen

767. Sylvester Stallone

768. Cat Stevens

755. Rolling Stones

Starting Bid $200

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769. The Supremes: Ross and Wilson

770. Talking Heads

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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771. Titanic

Starting Bid $200

775. U2: Bono Starting Bid $200

772. Ike and Tina Turner

773. U2: Bono

774. U2: Bono

776. Van Halen

777. Eddie Van Halen

778. Eddie and Alex Van Halen

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

779. The Velvet Underground

Starting Bid $200

783. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

780. Wham!

784. ZZ Top

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

781. The Who

Starting Bid $200

785. ZZ Top

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

782. The Who

Starting Bid $200

786. ZZ Top

Starting Bid $200

classic entertainment 787. Louise Brooks. Legendary screen actress of the silent era (1906–1985) whose brief but successful career ended with her retirement from show business in 1931. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Kenneth Parker—Louise Brooks.” In fine condition, with the handwriting somewhat light but legible.

Starting Bid $200

789. W. C. Fields.

Original vintage selfportrait profile sketch accomplished in ink

by Fields on an offwhite 4.5 x 5.75 album page, signed to the immediate left, “Sincere good wishes, W. C. Fields.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

788. Lenny Bruce. Group lot of

handwritten material from controversial stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce, dating between 1960 and 1966 and consisting of seven pages written in ink and ballpoint. The group is addressed to ‘Count’ Lewis DePasquale, a jazz keyboardist and organist who, after meeting Bruce in January 1960, became his right-hand man and frequent collaborator. The material includes (spelling and grammar retained):

A six-page manuscript of notes on Hotel Mark stationery, signed “Love, Lenny,” in part: “Here’s plan. Run ad in paper for two week’s before opening of club. Beauty wanted for twisted Bunnies ‘position’ and girl singer’s stop and & nude sun hating and health potrot. A nudiest familiy who have posed togeather & grandmother 65 to 75 and other couple son & daughter or son & daughter in law. Prefere naturel shapes with nice generous stomacks pendleous bussoms to appear in live picture frame setting’s in night club.

Must be a curent members of acredited nudist oganazation…Charles what ever devious matter you use get this ad in figged on the Roth Alberts decion’s quote nudity in it self cannot be considered obseen. Unquote.”

A fragment of an airmail envelope inscribed “To Count” and signed “Len B.” A one-page note, unsigned, in full: “Get me something nice for my mother a bracelet with a nice stone in it something for about $3,000 you can get me a beautiful pice for really holesale it will cost you hockshop to sell, 1960 March, found a pice he idemized.”

Also includes a two-page letter from DePasquale to his pediatrician and a one-page note from DePasquale mentioning “L.B.” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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790. W. C. Fields. DS,

two pages, 8 . 5 x 11 , January 7, 1944. Letter of agreement between Fields and Paramount Pictures, in which the former assents to the use of his name in a dialogue written for the film Road to Utopia. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Fields. In fine condition.

Released in 1946 by Paramount Pictures, Road to Utopia is a semi-musical comedy film starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour, which follows two vaudeville performers at the turn of the twentieth century who go to Alaska to make their fortune. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Starting Bid $200

792. Cary Grant. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo of Grant seated on the floor in a handsome full-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Victoria Gerber, with appreciation, Cary Grant.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, two heavier diagonal creases to the upper right background area, and a small circle of adhesive residue to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

793. Alfred Hitchcock.

791. Judy Garland. Lovely vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Garland, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Gloria—Sincerely, Judy Garland.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Original ink self-portrait sketch of Alfred Hitchcock’s immediately recognizable profile on the reverse of a yellow 3.75 x 4.25 ticket for the Inaugural Ball of Lyndon B. Johnson on January 20, 1965, signed below the sketch by Hitchcock, who adds an inscription above. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Stock certificate from the Houdini Picture Corporation

Karloff as the sinister cult leader from The Black Cat 796. Boris Karloff. Vintage

794. Harry Houdini. Handsomely engraved DS, one page,

11.5 x 8.25, May 12, 1922. Stock certificate for 10 shares of the Houdini Picture Corporation issued to Isabelle Steffy. Signed at the conclusion by Houdini as president of the company and countersigned by Harry H. Poppe as assistant treasurer.

Three vertical folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), small tape-repaired edge separations, and Houdini’s signature a few shades light, otherwise fine condition. Chartered by the State of New York on February 26, 1921, the Houdini Picture Corporation was involved in three Houdini silents: The Soul of Bronze (1921), The Man from Beyond (1922), and Haldane of the Secret Service (1923).

Starting Bid $300

“Stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cell”

glossy 6.5 x 9.25 photo of Karloff as Hjalmar Poelzig from the 1934 horror film The Black Cat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For R. Malmandrier, Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Released in UK cinemas under the title House of Doom, the picture was the first of eight movies to pair Béla Lugosi and Karloff, with the latter playing a Satanist who is famously skinned alive at the movie’s conclusion. Starting Bid $200

797. Grace Kelly. Glossy

7 x 9 photo of Grace Kelly in a glamourous up-close pose, signed in black felt tip.

Matted to an overall size of 12 x 14. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

795. Harry Houdini. AQS on an

off-white 5.75 x 4 album page, with Houdini writing a quote from the poem entitled ‘To Althea, from Prison’ by Richard Lovelace. In full: “’Stone walls do not a prison make nor iron bars a cell.’ Harry Houdini, 2/15/13.”

In fine condition, with light show-through from an unrelated signature on the reverse. An especially appropriate quote from the master of escape. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

798. Veronica Lake. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Lake wearing a sheer top in a stunning half-length pose, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “For Elisa—May good luck, health & happiness always be yours, Sincerely, Veronica Lake.” In fine condition, with a missing lower right corner tip. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 165

799. Steve McQueen. DS, signed “Steven Mc-

Queen,” three pages, 8.5 x 11, October 31, 1972.

Document regarding “Minutes of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Directors of Solar Productions, Inc,” in which “Steven T. McQueen” was nominated and elected as the “Director, President & Treasurer” for the following fiscal year. Signed at the conclusion in brown felt tip by McQueen, and countersigned by the other elected officials. In fine condition.

In 1972, McQueen starred in back-to-back films by director Sam Peckinpah—the western Junior Bonner and the action film The Getaway, which paired him opposite his future second wife, Ali MacGraw. Starting Bid $200

800. Marilyn Monroe. Mari-

lyn Monroe Productions check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Hedda Rosten for $65.85, July 15, 1960. In fine condition. Writers Norman and Hedda Rosten first met Monroe in 1955 when their friend, legendary photographer Sam Shaw, arrived at their Brooklyn apartment with the blonde starlet by his side. Best friend and former roommate to Arthur Miller’s soon-to-be ex-wife Mary, Hedda was initially hesitant to befriend Monroe, but as time passed the Rostens grew to become two of the actress’ most trusted allies. When Monroe and Miller married the following year, Hedda served as her maid of honor. Starting Bid $500

801. Ronald Reagan and James Cagney. Page from an unknown wartime movie script, 8.5 x 11, signed in fountain pen

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

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805. Luchino Visconti.

Italian theatre, opera and cinema director (1906–1976) who is best known for his films Ossessione, Death in Venice, and The Damned.

Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Luchino Visconti in a serious up-close pose, signed and inscribed in Italian in fountain pen. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

802.

Frank Sinatra. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Sinatra as host of the 35th Academy Awards, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

803. Frank Sinatra. Vintage mattefinish 7.75 x 10 photo of the handsome young crooner seated in a chair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Joan—Sincerely, Frank Sinatra.” In fine condition, with a slightly trimmed left edge, some faint silvering, and a couple of creases to the right side. Starting Bid $200

804. Elizabeth Taylor.

Very desirable glossy 7.5 x 9.25 promotional photo of Elizabeth Taylor in a gorgeous headand-shoulders pose, signed nicely in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

806. John Wayne. Very

desirable glossy 8 x 10 half-length photo of Wayne in Western attire and holding a cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good luck, Johnny, John Wayne.”

Reverse bears a Republic Pictures stamp. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and a heavier diagonal creases passing along Wayne’s jaw-line. Starting Bid $200

807. John Wayne. Foun-

tain pen signature, “John Wayne,” on a light pink 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a light bend to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

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808. Noah Beery

809. Joan Bennett

810. Ingrid Bergman

811. Sarah Bernhardt

812. Harry Cohn

813. Joan Collins

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

814. Peter Cushing Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

815. Johnny Depp Starting Bid $200

818. Johnny Depp Starting Bid $200

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816. Johnny Depp Starting Bid $200

819. Directors

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

817. Johnny Depp Starting Bid $200

820. Kirk Douglas Starting Bid $200

821. Clint Eastwood Starting Bid $200

822. Harrison Ford Starting Bid $200

823. Judy Garland Starting Bid $200

825. Betty Grable

826. Rita Hayworth

828. Audrey Hepburn

829. Buster Keaton

830. Werner Klemperer

832. Christopher Lee

833. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier

834. Jayne Mansfield

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

824. Get Smart: Ed Platt Starting Bid $200

827. Hollywood Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

831. Laurel and Hardy Starting Bid $200

835. Tom Mix

Starting Bid $200

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836. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

837. Marilyn Monroe Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

839. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller

838. Marilyn Monroe

Starting Bid $200

840. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller

841. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell

842. Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio

843. Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier

844. Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell

845. Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis

846. Monroe, Dean, Lewis, and Berle

847. Monroe, Montand, and Berle

848. Paul Newman

849. Maureen O’Hara

850. Vincent Price

851. Claude Rains

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

852. Robert Redford Starting Bid $200

853. George C. Scott Starting Bid $200

854. Rod Serling Starting Bid $200

855. Steven Spielberg Starting Bid $200

856. Superman: Kirk Alyn

Appealing group lot of four color posters, each signed in black felt tip, “Super:—Best wishes, Kirk Alyn.”

One poster, 27.25 x 41, is for Chapter 5 of the 1948 Columbia serial Superman, and the other four posters, each 28 x 41, are color bar proofs for Chapter 7 of the 1950 Columbia serial Atom Man vs. Superman.

Lower right corner of each poster bears an affixed PSA/DNA authentication label. Rolled and in overall fine condition, with some small edge tears and creases to corners, all of which can be easily matted out if so desired. Starting Bid $200

857. Barbara Stanwyck Starting Bid $200

858. Shirley Temple Starting Bid $200

859. Francois Truffaut Starting Bid $200

860. Francois Truffaut Starting Bid $200

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sports “Cassius Clay” and “M. Ali”— two signatures from the boxing champ 861. Muhammad Ali. Desirable pairing of vintage ballpoint signatures, “Cassius Clay, Best of Luck” and “M. Ali,” on individual off-white slips, affixed to a larger 8.25 x 11.75 scrapbook page featuring magazine images from throughout Ali’s legendary career. In very good to fine condition, with wrinkling to the Clay signature from adhesive on the reverse. Starting Bid $200

Wonderful 1938 portrait of Gehrig from Rawhide 862. Lou Gehrig. Exceptional vintage matte-finish

7.5 x 9.5 photo of Gehrig as he appeared in the 1938 film Rawhide, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Grace, You’ll never know how grand it has been working with you, Cordially, Lou Gehrig.” In fine condition, with some small, scattered black stains to the upper right edge area.

A wonderful, sharp image of Gehrig in his only Hollywood screen appearance, playing himself as a vacationing ballplayer visiting his sister on a ranch in the fictional town of Rawhide, Montana. Filming took place prior to the 1938 season, which would be his last full season before being diagnosed with ALS in June of 1939. In 2006, neuroscience researchers studied the film and found that Gehrig did not exhibit any visible signs of the disease during the film, concluding that he was functioning normally at that time. A handsome portrait with an interesting background. Starting Bid $300

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863. 1979 National League All-Stars

865. Hank Aaron

866. Muhammad Ali

867. Muhammad Ali

868. Muhammad Ali

869. Arthur Ashe

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

870. Athletes

Starting Bid $200

872. Baseball Hall of Famers Starting Bid $200

873. Baseball Hall of Famers

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

871. Baseball All-Stars Starting Bid $200

874. Boston Red Sox Starting Bid $200

875. James J. Braddock

Starting Bid $200

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876. Tom Brady Starting Bid $200

877. Tom Brady and Randy Moss Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

880. Malcolm Campbell

881. Rudolf Caracciola

882. Mickey Cochrane

Starting Bid $200

884. Man Mountain Dean Starting Bid $200

887. Roger Federer Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

878. Brooklyn Dodgers

Starting Bid $200

885. Detroit Tigers: 1961 Starting Bid $200

888. Curt Flood Starting Bid $200

889. Joe Frazier Starting Bid $200

879. Brooklyn Dodgers

Starting Bid $200

883. James J. Corbett Starting Bid $200

886. Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

890. Wayne Gretzky Starting Bid $200

891. James J. Jeffries

892. Kentucky Derby Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

893. Joe Louis

894. Mickey Mantle

895. Willie Mays

896. Joe Namath

897. Jack Nicklaus

898. Arnold Palmer

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

899. Arnold Palmer

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

900. Pele

901. Ray Schalk

902. Jess Willard

903. Ted Williams

904. Ted Williams

905. Ted Williams 1976 Topps #347 Signed Baseball Card - SGC A

906. Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $100

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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9 0 7 . Wa l t Disney. Ap-

comic art and animation

pealing vintage circa 1950s matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of Disney wearing a cowboy hat and hugging a baby horse, prominently signed and inscribed in thick black felt tip, “To J i m m y — Wa l t Disney.” Clothmatted and framed to an overall size of 15.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

“I know you are like every American boy, with a stout fighting heart and faith in the Divine Saviour” 908. Walt Disney.

TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, July 27, 1962.

Letter to Marshall Bean, in full: “It was very nice hearing from your grandpa, and I’m happy to send you the enclosed autographed picture to add to your collection.

Most of all, however, I want to express the hope that you are feeling better. It takes a lot of fortitude to endure a long illness but I know you are like every American boy, with a stout fighting heart and faith in the Divine Saviour. That faith is so important to us all, for with it we can overcome all obstacles and tribulations. It must be beautiful in Kennebunk this time of year and believe me, Marshall, I’d like nothing better than to be up there enjoying some good fishing, but with all the work I have lined up here I can’t get away from California. Please extend my best wishes to all your family, and my kindest regards to you.” Triple-matted with a photo of Disney to an overall size of 23.25 x 17.25. In fine condition, with a light block of toning (which is matted out) from prior display. Starting Bid $300

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909. Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse. Early origi-

nal vintage pearl-finish 7.75 x 9.75 silver gelatin photograph of Walt Disney seated with Mickey Mouse, taken by Clarence Sinclair Bull, famed photographer of Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age.’ Blindstamped

by Bull in the lower border, with his credit stamp on the reverse.

In very good to fine condition, with light surface spotting to the emulsion and slightly trimmed edges. Starting Bid $200

910. Walt Disney. Amazing

original vintage glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph of Walt Disney, John Cannon, Burt Gillett, Ub Iwerks (Disney’s partner and animator of Mickey Mouse), Wilfred Jackson, Jack King, Les Clark, Ben Sharpsteen, gathered around composer Carl Stalling at a piano and singing ‘Minnie’s Yoo Hoo.’ Those pictured are identified on the reverse in pencil. In very good to fine condition, with two subtle diagonal creases, tack holes to corners, and staining confined to the left edge. Starting Bid $200

911. Walt Disney.

Rare original vintage circa 1930 glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph of Walt Disney with his staff outside Disney’s Hyperion Studio, celebrating the success of the first stuffed Mickey Mouse doll created by Carolyn Clark. The men are cheerfully posed with a total of thirteen stuffed Mickeys. Marked as “Disney #5” in the lower left corner, inherent to the image. In fine condition, with two tiny rust spots to the right border. Starting Bid $200

912. Walt Disney.

Rare original vintage circa 1930 glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph of Walt Disney with his staff outside Disney’s Hyperion Studio, celebrating the success of the first stuffed Mickey Mouse doll created by Carolyn Clark. The men surround a gaggle of stuffed Mickeys, lined up in front of them. Marked as “Disney #8” in the lower left corner, inherent to the image. In very good condition, with a diagonal crease at center, tack holes to corners, and paper loss to upper left corner tip. Starting Bid $200

913. Walt Disney.

Rare original vintage circa 1930 glossy 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph of Walt Disney with his staff outside Disney’s Hyperion Studio, celebrating the success of the first stuffed Mickey Mouse doll created by Carolyn Clark. The men are lined up in a single-file row, holding a total of thirteen of the stuffed Mickeys between them. In very good to fine condition, with a diagonal crease at center, tack holes to corners, and a tiny tear to the lower right edge.

Starting Bid $200

914. Walt Disney Studios.

Uncommon 1941 Christmas card from the Walt Disney Ink and Paint Department, 7 x 5, showing a group image of the studio’s many ‘ink and paint’ girls, with lower border bearing a “Merry Christmas” wreath sticker and signed by employees Dot Powers and Grace Bailey Turner. In fine condition, with light rippling to edges. Hired at the Walt Disney Studios in 1932, Turner rose through the ranks of the department to become painting supervisor, then inking supervisor, and finally head of the department in 1954.

She held this position until she retired in 1972, after 40 years of work with the company. Starting Bid $200

915. Sword in the Stone presentation medal from Disneyland. Scarce original Sword in the Stone presen-

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

Crumb draws himself— “I’m not funny”

916. Robert Crumb. Original

ink sketch of a frontfacing self-portrait

by Robert Crumb, which shows the artist wearing a hat and looking a bit haggard, with speech bubble to right adding, “I’m not funny.” The sketch is accomplished in black ink on the uppermost off-white label on a four-label 4 x 6.25 sheet, which is also signed and inscribed, “To Bill Bush, obviously a man of taste!—from R. Crumb, 1987.” The second and third labels contain an ANS signed “R. Crumb,” in full: “Sorry—Don’t have time nor artistic inclination to do this other thing—even though I could always use the dough!! Thanks for the fifty bucks though!” In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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“I often wear my Fred Astaire necktie on dress-up occasions,” explains Crumb, “and proudly show people the name, ‘Astaire,’ that’s stamped on the underside of it!”

917. Robert Crumb. ALS in pencil, signed “R. Crumb,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, personal

stationery sheet (with image of a Palestinian girl during a Hamas rally), April 1, 2004. Written from Sauve, France, a letter to Utah artist and Highland High School art instructor Patrick Eddington, in part: “’preciate your efforts in my behalf to learn more of my grandfather’s involvement in the Philadelphia string band scene. The scant knowledge I have came from my mother, who died in 1997. My grandfather, my mother’s father, was Joseph Hall. He was not successful in life. In the Depression he failed as a small grocery store proprietor. In the early 1900s he worked for a while as a musician in Vaudeville theatre pit bands. My mother told me that he played in the Uptown String Band, in the 1920s, maybe also in the ‘30s. They lived in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia when she was a kid. I believe there was also an Overbrook string band. Maybe he played in that one as well. I don’t know. Joe Hall was born around 1880 and died in 1944. I don’t know if he played in the mummer’s parades or not. I think my mother said that he did, but I’m not certain. He played banjo, mandolin, & guitar. I don’t know the names of any other players in these string bands. I have no photos of my grandfather from the 1920s & ‘30s. He was a shy, quiet man. He divorced my grand mother in 1933 and spent the remaining eleven years of his life living alone in a hotel room in Philadelphia. I’d love to find any information that might be available about his participation in the string bands, and perhaps even photos of the band or bands with him in them. That would really be thrilling to discover. Of course, I didn’t know him at all. I was only a year old when he died. Yes, I’ve seen the article about Mingering Mike. A great story. Two people sent it to me already. I don’t know what to tell you about doing a signed, limited edition print of the cat drawing I sent you. Man, I hate signing prints. It’s a day out of my life, a day shot to hell, as far as I’m concerned. Will you still be my friend if I say I’d rather not??” Crumb adds a brief postscript at the conclusion: “I often wear my Fred Astaire necktie on dress-up occasions, and proudly show people the name, ‘Astaire,’ that’s stamped on the underside of it!” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed mailing envelope, with Crumb incorporating his surname in the return address field. Starting Bid $200

919. Stan Lee. Color satin-

finish 16 x 20 photo of the cover to issue No. 1 of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book, signed in blue felt tip by Stan Lee. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

918. Robert Crumb. Two items signed by famed un-

derground cartoonist Robert Crumb: a color 2.5 x 7 French language bookmark featuring artwork of Crumb’s feline con artist Fritz the Cat leaning against a brick wall, signed in black ballpoint, “R. Crumb”; and a color 3.75 x 2.75 trading card from the Heroes of the Blues boxed set, No. P-3, showing Crumb artwork for the boxed set and Mississippi John Hurt, signed in black felt tip, “R. Crumb.” In overall very fine condition. Both are accompanied by certificates of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $200

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920. Stan Lee. Color satin-

finish 20 x 16 photo of numerous heroes and villains from the Marvel universe, signed in blue felt tip by Stan Lee. In fine condition, with slight grainy quality to image and a PSA/ DNA label affixed to lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

921. Stan Lee. Color satin-

finish 16 x 20 photo of the iconic cover to issue No. 4 of The Avengers comic book, signed in blue felt tip by Stan Lee. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

922. MAD: Paul Coker. Group of 10 original hand-inked panels for the MAD magazine comic strip “The Mad Orthodontia Primer,” with panels ranging in size from 7.5 x 9 to 15.5 x 11, accomplished in pencil and ink by acclaimed cartoonist Paul Coker, Jr. The comic includes the opening artwork of a dentist sitting on his anguished patient during some heavy drill treatment, in addition to each of the comic strip’s nine chapters, which show the following: a dentist beckoning you into his equipment-strewn office, with a money-stuffed safe to lower right; a dentist with dollar sign eyeglasses as he stares greedily at a young boy; a dentist framing the future Neanderthal plight of a child without dental care; a young boy with braces eating a very messy peanut butter sandwich; a young boy with headgear communicating with his parents through pencil and paper; a young girl crying and surrounded by brace-faced floating heads; a boy with braces walking happily between his parents; a dentist throwing away the boy’s braces, much to the delight of the boy and his parents; and the same dentist explaining the benefits of a teeth retainer, much to the chagrin of the boy and his parents. The lower border of each is marked with appropriate chapters and Mad issue number “145.” Reverse of each sheet bears an E. C. Publications copyright stamp. The comic strip includes its original mechanical layout from the “Chewing Gum Dept.,” which shows a final version of the opening artwork with captions and first two chapters affixed to a 22.5 x 14.25 MAD editorial sheet numbered “145, Pg. 21.” In very good to fine condition, with some light toning. This wonderful Don Martin comic was first published in September 1971 as part of the ‘Special Inflation Issue,’ No. 145 of MAD magazine. Starting Bid $200

Fantastic sketch and letter from the Phantom artist

923. Wilson McCoy.

American illustrator and painter (1902–1961) best known as the second artist on the highly influential comic strip The Phantom.

Rare ALS signed “Dot, Carol, Bob, Wilson, and Brownie,” one page, 8.5 x 11, February 21, 1950.

Letter to Joyce and Ken Browne, in full: “About a year and a half ago, my wife, daughter, and I had dinner in Bangor on our way thru to Harborside where we spent about a week, and where I did some landscape painting. Main[e] is certainly a beautiful state. By the way, I should appreciate it if you would tear out the full sheet of the paper in which the Phantom appears and mail it to me, so that I may see the size and position. Best wishes also from the ‘McCoy’ family.” In the upper portion of the page McCoy has added a brilliant ink sketch of the Phantom in front of his secret abode, the Skull cave, with McCoy adding his artist signature below, “Wilson McCoy, 2/21/50,” and writing an inscription in a speech bubble above: “Best wishes to Joyce and Ken Browne, from the Phantom family—Diana–Mama–Uncle Dave–Devil–Hero– Guran–and the Phantom.” In very good to fine condition, with a few light stains, and toning to the edges. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by McCoy, who adds his signature to the return address field. Starting Bid $200

924. Charles Schulz. Handsome

print of a 1986 Peanuts strip by Charles Schulz, 24 x 17, nicely signed in the first panel in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” The strip portrays Snoopy as a writer, with Lucy making suggestions for his work—’They don’t have enough romance. I’ve just been reading a very romantic book…The man says to the woman, ‘You are breath and bread and water to me.’ That’s the sort of thing you should write.’ The comic closes with Snoopy typing, ‘’You are breath and bread and water to me,’ he said. ‘And chocolate chip cookies.’’ In fine condition. A desirable print of a humorous Peanuts strip, signed by the renowned cartoonist. Starting Bid $200

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Rare production drawings from Gertie the Dinosaur, Winsor McCay’s pioneering 1914 short

926. Gertie production drawings from Gertie the Dinosaur. (Winsor McCay, 1914) Pair of original production drawings

featuring Gertie from Gertie the Dinosaur: the first showing her poking her head out from her cave, and the second showing her full body as she bends over the cliff to take a drink of water. Accomplished in ink on individual sheets of rice paper, marked “24” and “180,” and affixed to 9.25 x 7.25 cardstock mounts. In overall fine condition, with small areas of edge paper loss and show-through from adhesive at edges.

Gertie the Dinosaur was Winsor McCay’s first piece of animation with detailed backgrounds, and this pair of drawings represent the beginning and end of the cartoon’s plot: Gertie emerges from the cave, eats the tree in the foreground and does some tricks, then drinks the lake dry after growing tired from all of her activities. In the grand finale, McCay draws himself into the scene and rides the dinosaur off-screen, both of them taking bows along the way. McCay’s work was not only pioneering—he innovated techniques such as using keyframes, registration marks, and tracing paper—but it also demonstrated the viability of his craft. Gertie became the first animated film to see commercial success, encouraging studios to further pursue animation during its infancy. A fantastic and extremely rare pairing of production drawings from a landmark film. Starting Bid $500

927. Ub Iwerks Studio. Group

lot of photos commemorating the Ub Iwerks Studio and its various animators between the years 1930 and 1936, including: a vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of numerous Iwerks employees during a Halloween party, with future Looney Tunes cartoonist Chuck Jones seen in the front wearing a fake mustache; a modern satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Iwerks at his desk drawing Flip the Frog; a modern satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Iwerks working alongside several other animators, with a Flip the Frog poster seen hanging on the wall; and a group of five ‘ink and paint’ girls from the Iwerks studio. In overall fine condition, with some slight creasing to vintage photo. Consignor notes that the photos were obtained from Gladys MacArthur, one of the ‘ink and paint’ girls from the Iwerks Studio. Starting Bid $200

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928. Grim Natwick.

Circa 1930s personal Christmas card from legendary Fleischer Studio animator Grim Natwick, 10.5 x 8.25, which shows a wonderfully detailed map of Los Angeles by Natwick, who adds a number of clever gags, his telephone number, and notable places and landmarks like Santa Monica, Malibu, Beverly Hills, UCLA, and Westwood Village. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Starting Bid $200

Marvelous master set-up from Gulliver’s Travels, Fleischer’s first animated feature 929. Princess Glory and Prince David production cel and production background and overlay from Gulliver’s Travels.

(Fleischer Studios, 1939) Extremely scarce and historical original production cel and master production background featuring Princess Glory and Prince David from Gulliver’s Travels, showing them in the kissing scene near the beginning of the film.

The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film, with hand-painted bridge overlay; the cel and background are from the same sequence, but not key.

Character image measures 2.75 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 13 x 10.

Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Loosely adapted from Jonathan Swift’s novel of the same name, this impressive Technicolor production was Fleischer Studios’ first feature-length animated film. Starting Bid $1000

Rare set-up from Fleischer’s Mr. Bug Goes to Town (aka Hoppity Goes to Town) 930. Smack the Mosquito and Honey Bee production cels and production background from Mr. Bug Goes to Town. (Fleischer Studios, 1941) Original production cels

and production background featuring Smack the Mosquito and Honey Bee from Mr. Bug Goes to Town, showing both insect characters on concrete steps. The cels are trimmed to image and applied to a full 16-field cel overlay, and placed on a handpainted production background from the same film. Smack the Mosquito’s image measures 4.5 x 5.5 and the Honey Bee image measures 3 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 16 x 12. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. A super rare, beautiful set-up from this great cartoon. Fleischer set-ups are the rarest of the major studios. Starting Bid $300

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Unique Steamboat Willie assemblage, featuring a 1950s Disney signature 931. Steamboat Willie production drawing display with Walt Disney signature and hand-painted cel. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1928/2008) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from the original 1928 Steamboat Willie cartoon, showing the iconic mouse’s head, body, and arms with percussion mallets. Accomplished in graphite on animation paper, with the image measuring 4 x 2.5 and a mat opening of 7.25 x 6. Displayed below is a vintage circa 1950s ballpoint signature, “Walt Disney,” on an white 3.5 x 2 slip. The complete display, which features a portrait of Disney and clipping of the scene from Steamboat Willie, is matted to an overall size of 21 x 17. Additionally includes a one-of-a-kind hand-painted matching cel made for the 80th anniversary of the cartoon in 2008, with an image size of 5.25 x 6.5 and mat opening of 11.75 x 9.75, matted to an overall size of 19.75 x 17.75. The modern cel has a gold Walt Disney Studios seal to lower left, and is accompanied by a Disney certificate of authenticity. In overall very good to fine condition, with show-through from adhesive remnants to the Disney-signed slip, and significant golding to the Disney portrait. During a wonderful musical sequence in Steamboat Willie, Mickey cheerfully opens a bull’s mouth to play percussion on the oversized teeth. A remarkably early and desirable production drawing from the debut of Mickey Mouse, and the first Disney cartoon to feature synchronized sound. Starting Bid $500

932. Four Fish production key master background setup from King Neptune. (Walt Disney Studios, 1932) Brilliant

original production key master background set-up featuring Four Fish from King Neptune as part of the Silly Symphonies series, which shows four small fish blowing seashell horns and riding black seahorses during the cartoon’s opening song. The cels are placed on their detailed matching hand-painted production background. The cels are slightly trimmed to 9.75 x 7.75 and the pan production background measures 10 x 7.75; the total character image (fish with bubble effects) measures 8.75 x 6.5. In very good to fine condition, with light rippling to cels and some lifting to paint; background features a clipped upper right corner, dampstaining and a ding to left edge, and toning behind fish images. King Neptune was just the second cartoon in the Silly Symphonies series to be produced in Technicolor. A scarce and wonderfully realized key master background set-up from a classic early Walt Disney cartoon. Starting Bid $500

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935. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Two-Gun Mickey. (Walt Dis-

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

1933) Original production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Mickey’s Mellerdrammer, which depicts the two characters in costume during a dance sequence. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “199” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 6 x 3.5.

In fine condition. Mickey’s Mellerdrammer focuses on Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy (known then as Dippy Dawg) as they attempt to put on a play inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Starting Bid $200

ney Studios, 1934) Original production drawing featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from TwoGun Mickey, showing them together on horseback with a long rope trailing behind them, used to tow Pegleg Pete after he is captured. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “21” in the upper right. Total image measures 6.5 x 5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

936. Minnie Mouse production drawing from Camping Out. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1934) Original production drawing featuring Minnie Mouse with her banjo from Camping Out, showing her leaping out of a swing in startled surprise as a swarm of mosquitos approaches. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “75A” in the lower corner. Image measures 4 x 6. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

937. Little Red Riding Hood and Fiddler and Fifer Pig production drawing from The Big Bad Wolf.

934. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing from Camping Out. (Walt Disney Studios, 1934) Original production drawing of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Camping Out, which shows a distressed Minnie, holding a banjo with harmonica at her feet, warning a startled Mickey of an incoming swarm of mosquitos. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked “39A” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 7 x 4. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1934) Original production drawing of Little Red Riding Hood and Fiddler and Fifer Pig from The Big Bad Wolf as part of the Silly Symphony series, which depicts the two frightened pigs and Little Red Riding Hood moments after being surprised by the Big Bad Wolf. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked “137” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 6.5 x 4.25. In fine condition. The Big Bad Wolf served as a sequel to the hugely successful adaptation of The Three Little Pigs of the previous year. Starting Bid $200

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938. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy production drawing from Mickey’s Service Station.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1935) Very desirable original production drawing of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy from Mickey’s Service Station, which depicts the three bumbling auto mechanics as they sneak away from Peg Leg Pete and his soon-to-explode vehicle. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 11.75 x 9.25 animation paper, which is marked “40” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 8.25 x 5.75.

In fine condition. Mickey’s Service Station introduced Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as a comedy trio, which would soon become a popular formula for Disney films—a sought-after example given the presence of all three iconic Disney characters. Starting Bid $200

939. Mickey Mouse production drawing from On Ice. (Walt Disney Studios, 1935) Original production draw-

ing of Mickey Mouse from On Ice, which shows the character gracefully skating backwards on an ice floe in an attempt to impress Minnie. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked “128” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 7.5 x 4.75. In fine condition, with a small tear to lower right edge. A great image from a classic Disney cartoon, and one of Mickey’s first in color. Starting Bid $200

940. Mickey Mouse production cel and production background from Little Hiawatha. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse holding a shotgun and wearing a hunting cap, placed on a hand-painted watercolor production background from Little Hiawatha. Image measures 4.5 x 4, with a mat opening of 8.75 x 7.75. Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. A unique and desirable set-up. Starting Bid $1000

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Marvelous Couvoisier set-up of Snow White, displayed with a Disney autograph

941. Snow White production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Walt Disney signature.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Beautiful original production cels featuring Snow White holding a yawning bunny from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted starry background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale; mounted in the display below is a vintage circa 1930s fountain pen signature, “Walt Disney,� on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 cardstock slip. The Snow White image measures 3 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 7.5 x 7. Framed to an overall size of 19 x 21.5. In fine condition. A superior set-up featuring an iconic Disney character with the signature of her legendary creator. Starting Bid $1000

Snow White meets the Dwarfs 942. Snow White production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production

cel featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her in bed at the time she meets the dwarfs. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared

by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 6.25 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 6.25 x 6.75. Beautifully cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 18. In fine condition. In this memorable scene, Snow White wakes up to find the seven dwarfs humorously peering over the foot of the bed. Starting Bid $500

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944. Sneezy, Doc, and Bashful production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Stu943. Grumpy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Exquisite

original production cel featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him playing the organ. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 6.25 x 6, with a mat opening of 6.5 x 7.75. Handsomely framed to an overall size of 18 x 19. In fine condition. A very large, rare image. Starting Bid $300

dios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Sneezy, Doc, and Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the three dwarfs with pickaxes during the diamond mine scene.

The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted starry background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 6.5 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 9 x 7. Nicely framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 18; the reverse bears a Courvoisier Galleries label. In very good to fine condition, with some lifting and cracking to paint. A desirable Courvoisier set-up from Disney’s first animated feature. Starting Bid $300

Hand-painted background intended for The Old Mill, Disney’s innovative 1937 short

945. Forest hand-painted production background from The Old Mill. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

hand-painted background featuring the grass parted in a forest clearing from The Old Mill, intended for production use but not seen in the final film. Accomplished in watercolor on 10 x 6.75 artist’s paper. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 12.5; lifting the mat reveals that the piece is stamp-dated September 8, 1937 along the bottom, and the reverse is marked “Discard” with some editorial sequencing notations.

In very good to fine condition, with paper loss to the bottom edge (visible only when lifting the mat).

The Old Mill was a pioneering Silly Symphony cartoon which served as a proving ground for innovative animation techniques—such as a multiplane camera, complex lighting effects, and the rotation of objects—that would be incorporated in the production of Disney’s feature-length films, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. Starting Bid $200 186 | July 10, 2019 | ANIMATION

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

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him slumped down and hanging in a cauldron. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 4.5 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 5.75 x 6.25. Framed to an overall size of 14 x 16.25. Retains a small portion of the Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

947. Sneezy production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

production cel featuring Sneezy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the allergy sensitive dwarf whistling and walking through the woods with a pickaxe over his shoulder during the ‘Heigh-Ho’ musical sequence. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the 1990s designed to match the original scene. Character image measures 2.75 x 4, with a mat opening of 12 x 10. Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.75 x 20.75. In fine condition, with some areas of staining to corners of cloth matting. Starting Bid $200

948. Dwarfs’ cottage preliminary background from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1937) Original hand-painted preliminary background from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs featuring the backyard of the dwarfs’ cottage, the setting of their memorable washing scene. The well-composed preliminary design shows soft light coming through the open window and doorway, an anvil and hammer on the left side, and a barrel and bucket on the right.

Accomplished in watercolor on 10 x 6.5 artist’s paper. Matted to an overall size of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

949. Woodland creatures production cels from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios,

1937) Original production cels featuring a chipmunk, squirrel, and turtle from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the rodents perched upon a mushroom with the turtle on the ground below. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure from 1.5 x 1.5 to 3 x 2, with a mat opening of 7 x 6. Attractively framed to an overall size of 18 x 17. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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9 5 0 . D o p e y, Doc, Happy, Bashful, and Sneezy production storyboard drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

952. Doc and Happy production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Appealing original production storyboard drawing featuring Doc, Dopey, Happy, Bashful, and Sneezy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which shows the dwarf leader with arms raised in excitement as he speaks to the group around a table. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Total image measures 8.75 x 6. In fine condition. A very displayable Snow White storyboard. Starting Bid $200

951. Snow White prod u c t i o n drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing her with a look of uncertainty on her face. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 12 x 10 animation paper with a clipped lower left corner, marked “39” in the lower right.

Image measures 3.5 x 7.5. In very good to fine condition, with a clipped lower left corner and paper loss to the upper left corner tip. A lovely, large drawing of this beloved Disney princess. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Exciting original production drawing featuring Doc and Happy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing them running with two other dwarfs. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “44” and stamped “2001, 8C, 21.” Image measures 7.5 x 4.5. In fine condition, with pinholes near the upper corners. An action-packed production drawing from Disney’s first animated feature. Starting Bid $200

953. Grumpy production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Desirable original production drawing featuring Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the ill-tempered dwarf with a pickaxe hoisted over his shoulder. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “52” and stamped “Prod. 2001, Seq. 4, Scene 3.” Image measures 4.25 x 6.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

954. Bashful production drawing from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring

Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the shy and cowardly dwarf in a full-figure profile pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “C161” and stamped “2001, 8C, 21.” Image measures 3.5 x 4. In fine condition, with pinholes near the upper corners. Starting Bid $200

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955. Goofy production drawing f r o m M i c k e y ’s Amateurs. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1937) Original production drawing featuring Goofy from Mickey’s Amateurs, showing the musical pooch in full band leader attire while he struggles to play his ‘50-piece band,’ a multi-instrumental device on wheels. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which bears numerous artist instructions and is marked “56” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 10 x 9. In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing. Starting Bid $200

956. Minnie Mouse and King production storyboard drawing from Brave Little Tailor. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1938) Uncommon original production storyboard drawing featuring Minnie Mouse and the King from Brave Little Tailor, which shows the characters fleeing from a cloud of dust and armor, the result of Knight Goofy crashing into the royal dais.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “19” in the lower right corner.

Total image measures 9.75 x 6.25. In fine condition, with a tack hole and paperclip impression to upper left. Brave Little Tailor was nominated for an Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards in 1939, but lost to Disney’s own Ferdinand the Bull for the Best Animated Short Film prize. Starting Bid $200

957. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Mickey’s Parrot.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Mickey’s Parrot, showing the spooked mouse holding a huge a double-barreled shotgun as he opens the door to his basement. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “15.”

Image measures 4.5 x 7.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

958. Stan Laurel production drawing from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1938) Original production drawing of Stan Laurel from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood as part of the Silly Symphonies series, which depicts Laurel as Simple Simon passing himself a pie baked by the Pieman, who is of course portrayed as Oliver Hardy. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “91” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 6.5 x 7.25. In fine condition. The short featured appearances by the Marx Brothers, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Laurel and Hardy, W. C. Fields, and many others. However, due to its stereotypical racial overtones, it is seldom seen in its entirety.

Starting Bid $200

959. Mickey Mouse production cel from The Pointer.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1939) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from The Pointer, showing the woodsman mouse with outstretched arms. The cel is trimmed to 8.75 x 6.25 and the image measures 4 x 4.75. In fine condition, with trivial rippling to edges. Recognized as a milestone film in the development of the modern Mickey Mouse, The Pointer was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 12th Academy Awards, but ultimately lost to Disney’s own The Ugly Duckling, the final installment of the Silly Symphony series. Starting Bid $200

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960. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Society Dog Show. (Walt Disney Studios, 1939) Original production

drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Society Dog Show, showing him coming out from under a stage draped with ribbontype curtains. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “29.”

Image measures 7 x 4.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

961. Donald Duck production drawing from The Hockey Champ. (Walt Disney Studios, 1939) Original

production drawing featuring Donald Duck from The Hockey Champ, showing him on ice skates and using his tail as a propellor. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “55 3/4” in the lower right. Image measures 2.75 x 5. In fine condition. An appealing full-figured pose from a memorable Disney sports cartoon. Starting Bid $200

962. Mickey Mouse watercolor concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1940) Fantastic original watercolor concept painting featuring Mickey Mouse in the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment from Fantasia, showing him wearing the sorcerer’s hat while happily conjuring the brooms to carry buckets of water. Accomplished in watercolor on a black 8.25 x 7 board, marked “Sc.13.4” in the lower border. In fine condition, with small tack holes to corners. A splendid piece of concept art from one of Disney’s greatest and most innovative films. Starting Bid $500

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963. Mickey Mouse watercolor concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Wonderful original watercolor concept painting featuring Mickey Mouse in the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment from Fantasia, showing him wearing the sorcerer’s hat while sleepily conjuring the brooms to carry buckets of water. Accomplished in watercolor on a black 8.75 x 6.75 board. In fine condition, with small tack holes to corners. A marvelous piece of original artwork, featuring a close-up of Mickey with a great expression on his face. Starting Bid $500

Mickey conducts the universe as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice

964. Mickey Mouse watercolor concept painting from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios,

1940) Outstanding original watercolor concept painting featuring Mickey Mouse in the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment from Fantasia, showing him wearing the sorcerer’s hat while standing on the pinnacle of the mountain, conducting the stars of the universe during his great dream.

Accomplished in watercolor on a black 8 x 7 board. In fine condition, with small tack holes to corners.

A vivid and imaginative scene from one of Disney’s animated masterpieces. Starting Bid $500

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965. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing him dressed as the tramp from early in the film, humorously looking up at a woman’s rotund bottom. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.25 x 3.25, with a mat opening of 7.75 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 15 x 13.5.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $300

Mickey in his sorcerer’s hat and robe from Fantasia

966. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Large and exceptional

original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Fantasia, showing him in his magic hat and robe in the iconic ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of the film. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is twice marked “734” and stamped “2004, 7, 14.” Image measures 4 x 6.5. In fine condition, with light scattered wrinkling. A remarkable full-figure drawing of Mickey in his famous sorcerer’s outfit. Starting Bid $200

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967. Jiminy Cricket Courvoisier set-up from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Desirable original pro-

duction cels featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, which shows the courageous cricket underwater and speaking with a small fish in an attempt to find and rescue Pinocchio and Geppetto, with set-up also featuring bubble effects for both characters. The cels have been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure 2.5 x 2.75 (Jiminy) and .75 x .5 (fish), with a mat opening of 5 x 5. This piece is matted and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 12.75, with the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label affixed to the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

968. Pinocchio, Honest John, and Gideon production cel from the Pinocchio storybook. (Walt Disney Studios,

1940) Original production cel featuring Pinocchio, Honest John, and Gideon, used to create the Pinocchio storybook published by D. C. Heath in 1940, showing the conniving fox Honest John on the left, the boy puppet Pinocchio at center, and Honest John’s minion Gideon on the right. The cel is placed on a color lithograph background. Image measures 7 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 7. Framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 11.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

971. Bacchus and Jacchus pastel concept drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Dis-

969. Three Cherubs production cels from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cels featuring Three Cherubs from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia, showing them sitting on a thick tree branch. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Total character image measures 6.5 x 3, with a mat opening of 9.25 x 6.5.

Ornately framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 17.75. Retains most of the original Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse.

In fine condition, with minor lifting to paint. Starting Bid $200

ney Studios, 1940) Original concept drawing featuring Bacchus and Jacchus from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia, showing the plump god of wine raising his goblet while wildly seated atop his pet donkey. Accomplished in color pastels on brown illustration paper, which is marked “25” in the lower corner.

Image measures 7 x 10, with a mat opening of 7.75 x 10.75.

Matted to an overall size of 13.75 x 16.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

970. Pinocchio and Figaro production drawings from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Wonderful original

production drawings of Pinocchio and Figaro from Pinocchio, which shows the boy puppet with donkey ears and tail being escorted by the hand, with Figaro the cat seen trailing behind; the matching Figaro drawing has been neatly trimmed and applied to the sheet. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “125” in the lower right corner. Character images measure 7.5 x 6.5 (Pinocchio with arm) and 2 x 1.75 (Figaro). In fine condition, with some scattered creasing to left side. A beautiful color drawing of Pinocchio in his partially transformed state.

Starting Bid $200

972. Pinocchio and Lampwick storyboard drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Detailed origi-

nal storyboard drawing featuring Pinocchio and Lampwick from Pinocchio, showing the boy puppet looking on as streetwise Lampwick sticks his thumb into his chest during the ‘Pleasure Island’ sequence; the motion of Lampwick’s arm is indicated using colored pencil. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper. Image measures 6 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 7 x 5.5. Matted to an overall size of 12.75 x 11.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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973. Bacchus, Centaurs, and Centaurettes pastel concept drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Disney

976. Two Centaurettes production cel from Fantasia.

Studios, 1940) Original concept drawing featuring Bacchus, Centaurs, and Centaurettes from Fantasia, showing them together in a wild party scene from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment. The plump god of wine sits on a barrel at center with his goblet raised over his head, surrounded by the beautiful Centaurettes while two menacing Centars stand in the background. Accomplished in color pastels on brown illustration paper. Image measures 10.75 x 8, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.75. Matted to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

( Wa l t D i s n e y Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring two Centaurettes from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia, showing them from a rear view, one with a rare pair of doves on her back. The cel is placed on a solid yellow background.

Image measures 6.25 x 7.25, with a mat opening of 8.75 x 10. Matted to an overall size of 15.25 x 16.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

974. Figaro production storyboard drawing from Pinocchio.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production storyboard drawing of Figaro from Pinocchio, which shows the tuxedo cat slapping a tuna fish into a box during the scene when Geppetto catches fish from inside of Monstro the whale. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “1” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 7.25 x 5.5, with artist note below identifying the image as “Seq. 10–E, Sc. 3.” The lower right corner bears an “Original WDP” stamp and a “1989 Walt Disney Prod.” blindstamp. In fine condition, with scattered pin holes. This storyboard drawing was originally sold by the Courvoisier Gallery. Starting Bid $200

Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing featuring Pinocchio from Pinocchio, showing him with donkey ears and a rock tied to his tail. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “12” and stamped “Prod. 2003, Seq. 10, Scene 7.1.” Image measures 3 x 5.25. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

975. Monstro production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios,

1940) Incredible original production drawing featuring Monstro from Pinocchio, which shows the massive enraged whale in a half-length profile pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “7” in the lower right corner. Character image measures 9.5 x 5.25. In fine condition, with a small tear to top edge. A tremendous and boldly realized depiction of this scarce and terrifying Pinocchio villain. Starting Bid $200

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977. Pinocchio production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt

978. Sunflower production drawing from Fantasia.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original production drawing featuring Sunflower, the young black centaurette from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “A-35” and stamped “2004, 4.3, 30.0.” Image measures 3.5 x 4.25. In fine condition, with mild wrinkling to the left side. Sunflower appeared in Fantasia during its original theatrical run, but has been removed from all releases since 1969 due to perpetuating racial stereotypes. Starting Bid $200

979. Pinocchio production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of the title character from Pinocchio, which shows the boy puppet in a full-length profile pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which is marked “9” and stamped “Prod. 2003, Seq. 4.2, Scene 42.” Character image measures 2.5 x 4.25. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

981. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Tugboat Mickey. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from Tugboat Mickey, which shows the captain ringing a bell and alerting his crewmates of a distress signal. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, which bears several artist instructions and is marked “22” in the lower right corner. Total image measures 6 x 7.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

982. Goofy production drawing from Tugboat Mickey. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1940) Superb original production drawing featuring Goofy from Tugboat Mickey, showing him holding a shovel as he falls backwards. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, marked “14” in the lower right. Image measures 6 x 5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

980. Stromboli production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing featuring Stromboli from Pinocchio, showing the short-tempered puppeteer with a fat finger raised over his head. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “41” and stamped “Prod. 2003, Seq. 4.2, Scene 8.” Image measures 3.75 x 9.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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983. Dumbo and Mrs. Jumbo concept storyboard drawing from Dumbo. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) De-

sirable original concept storyboard drawing featuring Dumbo and Mrs. Jumbo from Dumbo, showing the little baby elephant between his protective mother’s legs. Accomplished in graphite and black charcoal on animation paper. Image measures 6.25 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 8 x 6.75. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 12.75. In fine condition. An appealing concept sketch from one of Disney’s beloved early features. Starting Bid $200

Dumbo meets Timothy Q. Mouse 984. Dumbo and Timothy Mouse concept storyboard drawing from Dumbo. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Vivid

original concept storyboard drawing featuring Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse from Dumbo, showing the scene in which the two friends meet. Dumbo is shown hiding under a pile of straw with his trunk sticking out, as Timothy strolls by in his red circus outfit. Accomplished in colored pencil and pastel on 7 x 5.25 animation paper. Matted to an overall size of 13 x 11.25.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

985. Bambi production Courvoisier set-up from Bambi.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Original production cel featuring Bambi from Bambi, showing the fawn wading into a brook in a desirable full-figure pose with water splash effects. The cel has been applied to a hand-painted background as prepared

by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character image measures 3.5 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 7.25 x 6.5. Matted to an overall size of 14.5 x 12.75; reverse bears a “Walt Disney Productions” copyright stamp. In fine condition. A highly displayable example made all the more sought-after by its gorgeous background, detailed full-body pose, and the rare presence of water effects.

Starting Bid $200

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986. Jose Carioca production cel from a Disney TV Show. (Walt Disney Studios, 1960s) Original production cel

featuring Jose Carioca of Three Caballeros fame from a 1960s Disney TV show, showing the cigar-chomping parrot with umbrella in an enthusiastic full-length pose. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 4.5 x 5, with a mat opening of 9.75 x 8. Mat dimensions are 14 x 12. Reverse of backing bears an affixed gold Walt Disney Productions label, which reads: “This Is an Original Handpainted Celluloid Drawing Actually Used in a Walt Disney Production.” In very good condition, with crackling to paint, most notably to feet where some paint is missing. Starting Bid $200

Mickey, Donald, and Goofy meet Willie the Giant in ‘Mickey and the Beanstalk’

987. Willie the Giant, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy production key matching master background set-up from Fun and Fancy Free. (Walt Disney Studios, 1947) Beautiful original production key master panorama back-

ground set-up featuring Willie the Giant, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy from the ‘Mickey and the Beanstalk’ segment of Fun and Fancy Free, in the scene where the gang first sees the giant. In this incredible matching background panorama set-up, the miniscule but quite detailed Mickey, Donald, and Goofy are seen on the first step of the staircase inside the huge castle, with Willie lumbering through an archway on the left side, bouncing his blue-and-white ball. The cels are trimmed to image and applied to their matching hand-painted panoramic production background. The Willie the Giant image measures 2.75 x 4.5 and the tiny image of Mickey, Goofy, and Donald measures .75 x .5, with overall dimensions of 27.5 x 11.75. Handsomely triple-matted to an overall size of 34 x 18. In fine condition. A masterpiece in detail and perspective, this is an extremely rare key set-up from a memorable Disney retelling of a classic fairy tale. Starting Bid $1000

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Cinderella’s gleaming horse-drawn carriage, en route to Prince Charming’s ball

988. Mary Blair concept storyboard painting from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Spectacular original

concept storyboard painting by Mary Blair featuring the coach from Cinderella, showing the magical horse-drawn carriage traveling through town on the way to the ball. The large, marvelous painting shows the gleaming coach drawn by white-and-purple horses as they trot through town, represented by a line of silhouetted geometric houses in the background. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on an 18.25 x 9.75 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A stylish oversized piece from the hand of one of Disney’s master concept painters.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000

989. Jaq and Gus production cel from Cinderella.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production cel featuring Jaq, Gus, and three other mice (Mert, Bert, and Luke) from Cinderella, showing the friends together in a corner. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared matching background. Total image measures 8 x 4, with a mat opening of 12 x 9. Framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 16.5. In fine condition. Great eye appeal in this set-up featuring five scarce characters from a classic film. Starting Bid $300

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Alice’s wonderful garden, vividly painted by a renowned Disney concept artist 990. Mary Blair concept storyboard painting of Alice from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Vibrant original concept storyboard painting by Mary Blair featuring Alice from Alice in Wonderland, showing the instantly recognizable title character in her blue dress amongst a field of colorful flowers. The painting is expertly executed with fine details, including long-eyelashed faces on the orange flowers in front, swirls in the magenta flowers in the midground, and lively green sprouts throughout, all set against a pink-and-purple hued skyline. Accomplished in tempera and watercolor on a 10 x 8.5 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.

Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000

Rare full-figure portrait of the mischievous Cheshire Cat 991. Cheshire Cat production cel from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios,

1951) Original production cel featuring Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland, showing the mischievous feline in a desirable full-length pose. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 5 x 5.75, with a mat opening of 11.75 x 8.5. Mat dimensions are 16 x 13. In fine condition.

The Cheshire Cat remains one of the rarest and most desirable of all Disney characters, with this example all the more coveted for its bright colors and uncommonly large size. Starting Bid $500

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Superlative set-up from Peter Pan

992. Peter Pan production cel and master background from Peter Pan.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Fantastic original production cel featuring Peter Pan from Peter Pan, showing him rubbing his foot with soap in an attempt to put back his shadow. The cel has been trimmed to image and placed on a hand-painted master production background from the same sequence showing the Darling children’s nursery, which is close to key but not matching. Image measures 4 x 8, with a mat opening of 9 x 10.5. Gorgeously framed to an overall size of 20 x 22. In fine condition. A spectacular, eminently displayable production cel and master background set-up from Disney’s classic tale of Neverland and the Lost Boys.

Starting Bid $500

993. Mr. Smee production cel from Peter Pan.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel of Mr. Smee from Peter Pan, showing the genial boatswain of the Jolly Roger in a full-figure pose carrying Captain Hook’s shaving tray. Character image measures 4.25 x 4.75, with overall cel dimensions of 16.25 x 12.5; the cel is marked “266” in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with a couple tiny dings to upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

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994. Tinker Bell production cel from Walt Disney’s Disneyland.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1954) Sought-after original production cel featuring Tinker Bell from Walt Disney’s Disneyland television show, showing the beloved fairy of Neverland floating and leaving a long and winding trail of pixie dust. Character image measures 3 x 3.5 (pixie dust effects swirl around entirety of cel), with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5; lower right corner is marked “346.” In fine condition, with some scattered soiling and a chip to bottom edge. A rare full-figure production cel of this beloved Disney fairy. Starting Bid $200

997. Jiminy Cricket Original Painting by Jim Fletcher. (Walt Disney Studios, 1954)

995. Mickey Mouse production cel from Walt Disney’s Disneyland television show. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1954) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from Walt Disney’s Disneyland television show, showing Mickey in a baseball uniform and preparing to make a pitch. The cel, which is marked “21” in the lower right corner, is placed on a color laserprint background.

Character image measures 5.25 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 14.25 x 10.5. Mat dimensions are 20 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Original concept painting of Jiminy Cricket riding atop an airliner with his suitcase tucked beneath his arm, accomplished in gouache by artist Jim Fletcher on an off-white 8 x 8 card, bearing a replica of Walt Disney’s signature to the lower right.

Affixed to a blue 9 x 9 mount, signed and inscribed on the reverse in pencil, “To Tom, from Jim Fletcher, 1954.” In fine condition. Fletcher, a graduate of the Chicago Institute of Art who began working at Disney in the 1950s, painted this as an aircraft insignia for a friend who entered the Navy and served aboard an aircraft carrier. Fletcher went on to have multiple stints of employment at Disney, in addition to Filmation, Hanna-Barbera, and other notable comic and animation studios. Starting Bid $200

998. Amos Mouse Original Drawing by Jim Fletcher. (Walt

996. Minnie Mouse production cel from Walt Disney’s Disneyland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1954)

Original production cel of Minnie Mouse from a Disneyland television show, which depicts Minnie wearing a blue dress with flowered cap and sitting on an ornate spoon.

The cel is placed on a matching production background.

Character image measures 3.25 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Matted to a slightly larger size. Originally sold at the Art Corner in Disneyland, with backing featuring an affixed gold Walt Disney Productions label, which reads: “This Is an Original Handpainted Celluloid Drawing Actually Used in a Walt Disney Production.” In fine condition, with a uniform block of toning to mat. Starting Bid $200

Disney Studios, 1954) Original concept drawing of Amos Mouse seated atop a cargo box with airplane wings, accomplished in pencil by artist Jim Fletcher on an offwhite 8.25 x 8.25 card, bearing a replica of Walt Disney’s signature to the lower right. Affixed to a black 8.75 x 9 mount, signed and inscribed on the reverse in pencil, “To Tom, from Jim Fletcher, 1954.” In fine condition.

Fletcher, a graduate of the Chicago Institute of Art who began working at Disney in the 1950s, sketched this as an aircraft insignia for a friend who entered the Navy and served aboard an aircraft carrier. Fletcher went on to have multiple stints of employment at Disney, in addition to Filmation, Hanna-Barbera, and other notable comic and animation studios. Starting Bid $200

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999. Amos Mouse Original Drawing by Jim Fletcher. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1954) Original concept drawing of Amos Mouse hauling luggage over an outline of North America, accomplished in pencil by artist Jim Fletcher on an offwhite 8.25 x 8.25 card, bearing a replica of Walt Disney’s signature at the bottom.

Affixed to a black 8.75 x 9 mount, signed and inscribed on the reverse in pencil, “To Tom, from Jim Fletcher, 1954.” In fine condition. Fletcher, a graduate of the Chicago Institute of Art who began working at Disney in the 1950s, sketched this as an aircraft insignia for a friend who entered the Navy and served aboard an aircraft carrier. Fletcher went on to have multiple stints of employment at Disney, in addition to Filmation, Hanna-Barbera, and other notable comic and animation studios. Starting Bid $200

Eyvind Earle’s panoramic rendering of the ‘Bella Note’ scene, where Lady and Tramp fall in love

1000. Eyvind Earle panorama concept storyboard painting from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Magnificent original panorama concept storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle from Lady and the Tramp, showing Lady and Tramp together in the iconic ‘Bella Notte’ scene, sitting together at a table outside Tony & Joe’s restaurant with a clothesline strung above them in the alley. Accomplished in tempera on 22 x 8 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in paint, “Eyvind Earle.” In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Disney artist Eyvind Earle, who later became Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, created almost 50 miniature concept sketches for the ‘Bella Notte’ sequence and was a key contributor to the classic film. An amazing panoramic view of that incredible romantic night where these two characters fell in love. Starting Bid $1000

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1001. Eyvind Earle panorama concept storyboard painting from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original panorama concept storyboard painting by Eyvind Earle from Lady and the Tramp, showing Lady and Tramp in a romantic park scene as part of the ‘Bella Notte’ night. In his distinctive style, Earle captures an evocative mood with lovers silhouetted on a park bench, Lady and Tramp at center, and a large tree trunk to the right, dreamily lit by multicolored lanterns and the moon. Accomplished in tempera on 14 x 6 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in paint, “Eyvind Earle.” In fine condition. Disney artist Eyvind Earle, who later became Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, created almost 50 miniature concept sketches for the ‘Bella Notte’ sequence and was a key contributor to the classic film. A striking original piece of Earle’s concept art. Starting Bid $500

1002. Disney characters production set-up from The Mickey Mouse Club.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original production set-up featuring a variety of Disney characters from the opening sequence of The Mickey Mouse Club, which depicts a large group of Disney characters—Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Black Pete, the Three Little Pigs, Daisy Duck, Ranger Woodlore, the Big Bad Wolf, and others—launching Donald Duck into the air with a life net-style trampoline. Character images measure 4.5 x 2.25 (Donald) and 11.75 x 5.5 (group); the Donald cel was added to the original production set-up. The cels have been trimmed and stapled to a 12 x 8.75 mat, with reverse bearing an affixed gold Walt Disney Productions label, which reads: “This Is an Original Handpainted Celluloid Drawing Actually Used in a Walt Disney Production.” In fine condition, with a few instances of lifting to characters eyes.

Starting Bid $200

1003. Lady production cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original production

cel featuring Lady from Lady and the Tramp, showing her in a large close-up portrait pose. The cel is placed on a solid pink background. Image measures 5 x 6, with a mat opening of 5.75 x 7.25. Framed to an overall size of 12 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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1004. Tramp production cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1955) Original production cel featuring Tramp from Lady and the Tramp, showing the dog seated in a desirable full-figure pose. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 3.5 x 4.5, with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 13.5 (background measures 16.25 x 11). In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1005. Lady and Toughy production cels from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt

1007. Mickey Mouse production cel f r o m Wa l t Disney’s Disneyland.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original production cel of Mickey Mouse from a Disneyland television show, which depicts Mickey in half-length pose behind an ornate spoon. The cel is placed on a matching production background. Character image measures 2.75 x 2.25, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Matted to a slightly larger size.

Originally sold at the Art Corner in Disneyland, with backing featuring an affixed gold Walt Disney Productions label, which reads: “This Is an Original Handpainted Celluloid Drawing Actually Used in a Walt Disney Production.” In fine condition, with faint toning to mat. Starting Bid $200

Disney Studios, 1955) Gorgeous pair of original production cels featuring Lady and Toughy from Lady and the Tramp, showing both characters in up-close profile poses. The cels have been trimmed and stapled to an original Disneyland mat. Images measure 4.5 x 5.25 (Lady) and 4.25 x 5.5 (Toughy), with overall dimensions of 10 x 8.15. Reverse of backing bears an affixed gold Walt Disney Productions label, which reads: “This Is an Original Handpainted Celluloid Drawing Actually Used in a Walt Disney Production.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1006. Tramp production cel from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1955) Original production cel featuring Tramp from Lady and t h e Tr a m p , showing the lovable mutt in a full-figure profile pose. Character image measures 4x 3, with a mat opening of 14.5 x 10.5.

Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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1008. Ward Kimball and Cavewoman production cels from a Disneyland TV Show. (Walt Disney Studios, circa

1956) Original production cels featuring Ward Kimball (as a caveman) and a purple-clad cavewoman from a Disneyland TV show of the 1950s, probably the episode ‘The History of Fire’ circa 1956. The cels are placed on a Disney lithograph background. Kimball’s image measures 2.75 x 5.75 and the cavewoman measures 2.5 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 12 x 10. Originally sold at Disneyland’s Art Corner and reverse bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production. In fine condition. Remembered as one of Disney’s ‘Nine Old Men,’ animator Ward Kimball directed many of the Disneyland TV show’s ‘History’ episodes during the 1950s, often inserting himself as a character. Starting Bid $200

1011. Maleficent production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1959) Original production drawing featuring Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, showing the evil sorceress in a vindictive full-length pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 16.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “322” in the lower right corner. Image measures 8.25 x 6. In fine condition. A large and desirable 16-field drawing.

Starting Bid $200

1009. Maleficent and Diablo production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Superb

original production cel featuring Maleficent and Diablo from Sleeping Beauty, showing the evil queen in a close-up pose, scepter in hand, with her trusty pet raven perched upon her shoulder. The cel is placed on a solid gray background. Image measures 6 x 6, with a mat opening of 8.75 x 6.75. Attractively framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 14.25. In fine condition, with slight cracking to paint in her mouth and hand. Starting Bid $300

1010. Briar Rose and Mock Prince production setup from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959)

Original production set-up of Briar Rose and the ‘mock prince’ from Sleeping Beauty, which shows the future princess watching her woodland friends—an owl, a squirrel, and two small birds—pretend to be a courting prince. The cels are placed on a matching color copy background. Character images measure 4.75 x 6.25 (Briar Rose) and 5 x 6.75 (mock prince), with overall dimensions measuring 12.25 x 10.25. Reverse of backing bears an affixed gold Walt Disney Productions label, which reads: “This Is an Original Handpainted Celluloid Drawing Actually Used in a Walt Disney Production.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1012. Flora production cel from Sleeping Beauty.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Desirable original production cel featuring Flora from Sleeping Beauty, showing the good fairy godmother at full length with wings and her magic wand.

The cel is placed on a color laserprint background. Image measures 5 x 6, with overall dimensions of 8.5 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1013. Grandma Duck production cel from This is Your Life, Donald Duck. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1960) Original production cel featuring Elvira Duck from This is Your Life, Donald Duck, showing the elderly duck in a half-length pose with her hands raised. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 3 x 5, with a mat opening of 9.25 x 6.25. This piece is also framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 10.5. In very good to fine condition, with some crackling to white paint on brows and right hand.

A decidedly uncommon Disney character. Starting Bid $200

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Very rare early concept design for the Pirates of the Caribbean ride by Marc Davis 1014. Pirates of the Caribbean ride concept painting by Marc Davis. (Walt Disney

Studios, circa 1960s) Immensely rare and desirable original concept painting by Marc Davis for Disneyland’s famous dark ride attraction Pirates of the Caribbean, depicting a pair of pirates aboard a sinking jolly boat, one man still rowing and the other perched atop the bow, with their loot, several jugs of rum, floating away. Davis captures the otherwise desperate scene with great humor and detail, as neither pirate appears overly concerned with their gloomy predicament or the loss of their alcoholic bounty, and the artwork’s bold style and carefree temperament is in keeping with that of the long-running attraction and Disney’s blockbuster film series. Accomplished in ink and watercolor on untrimmed 16.5 x 13.25 heavyweight art paper, with Davis signing in pencil in the lower right. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.

One of Disney’s Nine Old Men, the legendary core animators of early Disney films, Davis joined Disney in 1935 as an apprentice animator on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He continued to work on classic films like Bambi, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland, and then later transferred to Disney’s Imagineering team where he contributed whimsical story and character concepts for Disneyland attractions like the Haunted Mansion, It’s a Small World, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Davis is probably best known as the father of some of Disney’s most memorable animated women, including Cruella De Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, and Tinker Bell from Peter Pan. Starting Bid $1000

1016. Donald Duck and nephew production cel f r o m Wa l t Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. (Walt

1015. Cruella de Vil production cel from 101 Dalmatians. (Walt Disney Studios, 1961) Original production

cel featuring Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, depicting the classic villainess in a waist-up pose, wearing her thick white fur coat with her long cigarette holder in hand. Image measures 6 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Disney Studios, circa early 1960s) Original production cel featuring Donald Duck and one of his nephews from Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. The cel is placed on a solid yellow background. Total image measures 4.75 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 8.25 x 6.25. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 10. Originally sold at Disneyland and reverse bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

Where the magic begins!—key master set-up of Merlin’s lab from The Sword in the Stone 1017. Merlin production key master background set-up from The Sword in the Stone. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1963) Fantastic original production key master background set-up featuring Merlin from The Sword in the Stone, showing the eccentric wizard in his living room lab of magic.

The cel is placed on its lush matching hand-painted 16-field background, which is one of the most important backgrounds in the film.

Character image measures 2.5 x 4.75, with a mat opening of 14.25 x 10.25. Matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. An immaculately detailed piece from a popular film, which the New York Times praised as ‘an eye-filling package of rollicking fun and thoughtful common sense.’ Starting Bid $1000

1018. Merlin and Sir Ector production key master background set-up from The Sword in the Stone. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1963) Original production key master background set-up featuring Merlin and Sir Ector from The Sword in the Stone, showing them inside the castle in front of a treasure chest. The cels are placed on their detailed matching handpainted 16-field background, with extra special effect starburst overlay. Merlin’s image measures 5.5 x 7 and Sir Ector’s image measures 4 x 7.75, with a mat opening of 13.75 x 9.75. Impressively quadruple-matted to an overall size of 21 x 17. In fine condition. A wonderful full-figure portrayal of the two forces in Arthur’s life from the beloved animated musical. Starting Bid $500

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1019. Merlin and Sir Ector production cels from The Sword in the Stone. (Walt Dis-

1022. Two Vultures production cel from The Jungle Book. (Walt

ney Studios, 1963) Original production cels of Merlin and Sir Ector from The Sword in the Stone, which portrays the wizard and the knight engaged in conversation. The cel is placed on a Disney lithograph background. Character images measure 4.25 x 7.25 (Merlin) and 6 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Mat dimensions are 14 x 12. Originally sold at Disneyland and the reverse bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production. In fine condition, with some wear to mat. Starting Bid $200

1020. Sir Ector and the Knights production cels from The Sword in the Stone. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1963) Original production cels featuring Sir Ector and the Knights from The Sword in the Stone, showing Sir Ector in front flanked by one of his associates, with four knights (including Sir Pellinore) in the background. The cels are placed on a color laserprint background. Total character image measures 15.25 x 8.25, with a mat opening of 20.25 x 10.5. Double-matted to an overall size of 30 x 20. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1021. Merlin production drawing from The Sword in the Stone signed by Ollie Johnston. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1963) Original production drawing of Merlin from The Sword in the Stone, signed in the lower left by Ollie Johnston. The drawing portrays the powerful wizard Merlin in a large and dramatic half-figure pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “117” in the lower right corner. Character image measures 14 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Disney Studios, 1967) Original production cel featuring the vultures Flaps and Ziggy from The Jungle Book, showing them side-by-side in full-figure poses. Image measures 6 x 6.75, with overall dimensions of 14.5 x 11.25. In fine condition.

The Jungle Book’s quartet of singing vultures—Buzzie, Flaps, Ziggy, and Dizzy—were loosely modeled after the Beatles, complete with English accents and shag haircuts. The film is especially notable as the last to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Howard Lowery. Starting Bid $200

1023. Baloo production drawing from The Jungle Book. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1967) Original production drawing featuring Baloo from The Jungle Book, featuring Mowgli’s bear friend in a close-up headand-shoulders pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “21” in the lower right. Image measures 6.5 x 7.25.

In fine condition, with some wrinkling to the left side. Starting Bid $200

1024. Duchess production cel from The Aristocats. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1970) Large original production cel featuring Duchess from The Aristocats, showing the beautiful white mother cat in a half-body pose. Image measures 6 x 6, with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Robin Hood swings over the Rhino Guard at Prince John’s castle 1025. Robin Hood and Rhino Guards production key matching master background set-up from Robin Hood.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1973) Dramatic original production key master background set-up featuring Robin Hood from Robin Hood, showing the virtuous robber fox swinging over the rhino guards in front of the wall at Prince John’s castle. The cels are placed on their matching hand-painted panorama production background showing the castle at dusk. Robin Hood’s image measures 4.5 x 5 and the total rhino guard image measures 25 x 6.75. Double-matted to an overall size of 28 x 16, with a mat opening of 22 x 10; the mat covers sections of the rhino guard cels at the lower corners. In fine condition. A large and sensational rendering from the 1973 Disney film which has become a cult classic. Starting Bid $500

Robin Hood and Sir Hiss in disguise during the archery competition 1026. Robin Hood and Sir Hiss production cels and production background from Robin Hood. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1973) Original production cels and production background featuring Robin Hood and Sir Hiss from Robin Hood, showing Robin Hood disguised as a stork during the archery tournament, as Sir Hiss, concealed in a pink balloon, spies on the event. The cels are placed on a well-done hand-painted panorama production background from the same film: the Robin Hood cel is key to the background, and Sir Hiss is from this part of the film but not key to this background.

Robin Hood’s image measures 6.5 x 8.75 and Sir Hiss measures 3 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 23 x 9.75. Double-matted to an overall size of 30 x 16. In fine condition. A beautiful set-up from a memorable scene. Starting Bid $500

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1029. Bambi and Thumper reproduction cel from Bambi by Walt Disney Classics.

1027. Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham production cels and preliminary background from Robin Hood. (Walt Disney Studios, 1973) Original produc-

tion cels and preliminary background featuring Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham from Robin Hood, showing the two fighting—the fat sheriff wields a club over his head, and Robin Hood protects himself with a chair. The cels are key to each other, and are placed on a hand-painted preliminary background from the same film, with impressive key matching special effects flame overlay. Robin Hood’s image measures 3.75 x 5.25 and the Sheriff of Nottingham measures 4.25 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 14 x 10. Double-matted to an overall size of 17.75 x 14. The piece has silver Walt Disney Company seals to lower corners. In fine condition, with rippling to edges of the fire overlay cel. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company. A great, actionpacked scene with impressive fiery effects. Starting Bid $300

1028. Prince John production cel from Robin Hood.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1973) Large original production cel featuring Prince John from Robin Hood, showing a huge close-up of the film’s primary antagonist in his jeweled crown. Image measures 9 x 8, with a mat opening of 14 x 11. The cel has a blindstamped Disney seal to lower right. Framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 18.5, with the original Walt Disney Productions label affixed to the backing. In fine condition, with some creasing to the celluloid. Starting Bid $200

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(Walt Disney Studios, 1973) Uncommon reproduction cel of Bambi and Thumper from Bambi by Walt Disney Classics, which shows the young woodland friends conversing below a pair of curious blue birds. The full image measures 9.5 x 7.5, with the Walt Disney Classics mat measuring 14 x 12; reverse of mat bears a gold Walt Disney Classics label, which reads: “This art work has been authentically reproduced from selected originals used in a Walt Disney production.” In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

1030. Elliott production drawing from Pete’s Dragon. (Walt Disney Studios,

1977) Original production drawing featuring Elliott from Pete’s Dragon, showing the large and friendly dragon with a downcast expression. Accomplished in blue colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper marked “147” in the lower right corner. Character image measures 9.5 x 9. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1 0 3 1 . To d and Widow Tweed production key matching master background set-up from The Fox and the Hound.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1981) Original production key master background set-up featuring Tod the Fox and Widow Tweed from The Fox and the Hound, showing Tod being chased by a chicken as Widow Tweed milks a cow. The cels are placed on their detailed matching hand-painted production background of a barn’s interior. Total character image (Tod, Widow Tweed, chicken, and cow) measures 11.25 x 8.75, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. An action-packed key master background setup from Disney’s successful 1981 feature. Starting Bid $300

1032. Tod, Boomer, and Dinky production cel and production background from The Fox and the Hound. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1981) Very funny original production cel and production background featuring Tod, Boomer, and Dinky from The Fox and the Hound, showing a bewildered Tod the Fox with Dinky the Finch and Boomer the Woodpecker perched upon his shoulders. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film. Total character image measures 8 x 7.5, with a mat opening of 14.25 x 10.25. Doublematted to an overall size of 20 x 16. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower left. In fine condition. A great set-up featuring a large image of these classic woodland friends. Starting Bid $300

1034. Mickey Mouse production cel from a Disneyland television show. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1985) Original production cel featuring Mickey Mouse from a Disneyland television show, showing Mickey in a full-figure pose as he walks over to a dresser with a framed photo of his girlfriend, Minnie Mouse. The cel is placed on a Disney color laserprint background. Character image measures 5 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Mickey and Scrooge in Disney’s Dickens adaptation 1033. Mickey Mouse and Scrooge production cels and production background from Mickey’s Christmas Carol. (Walt Disney Studios, 1983) Original

production cels and production background featuring Mickey Mouse and Scrooge from Mickey’s Christmas Carol, showing them at the woodstove and coal bucket inside Scrooge’s office. Both full 16-field cels are placed on a 16-field hand-painted production background of Scrooge’s office, with key line background overlay cel. The cel of Mickey is key to a very similar background that appeared when Scrooge first entered the office, and caught Mickey trying to put a piece of coal in the stove; this background appears moments later, after Scrooge knocks the coal from Mickey’s hand.

The cel of Scrooge appears after Donald reappears at the office door, hangs a wreath on the doorknob, and wishes Scrooge another merry Christmas. Mickey’s image measures 3.5 x 4.5 and Scrooge measures 4.5 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 14 x 11. Double-matted to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.5. In fine condition. An important, near-matching set-up from Disney’s classic adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, starring Mickey Mouse as Bob Cratchit and Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer Scrooge. Starting Bid $500

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1035. Mickey Mouse production cel from a Disney television show. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1985) Original production cel of Mickey Mouse from a Disney television show, showing Mickey smiling with his eyes closed and sitting in a lush backyard. The cel is placed on a matching Mouse Works copy background. Character image measures 5 x 4.25, with overall dimensions of 16.5 x 12. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1036. Hyacinth Hippo production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1988) Original production cel featuring Hyacinth Hippo from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, showing the large pink ballet-dancing hippo in a yellow tutu.

The cel is applied to a special color ‘key master’ photographic background depicting detective Eddie Valiant (played by Bob Hoskins), as prepared by Disney for their ‘Art of Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ sale at Sotheby’s. Character image measures 7.5 x 9.75, with a mat opening of 19 x 13. Matted to an overall size of 26 x 20. The mat bears a Sotheby’s lot label to lower left, and a blindstamped “The Art of Who Framed Roger Rabbit” auction seal to lower right. In fine condition. Provenance: The Art of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Lot #374, Sotheby’s, June 28, 1989. The only matching color backgrounds were produced for this sale—they were all one-of-a-kind production key master set-ups sold by Disney at Sotheby’s. Starting Bid $200

1038. Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger production cels from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original production cels of Eeyore, Piglet, and Tigger from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Images measure 6 x 5 (Eeyore), 2.25 x 5.25 (Piglet), and 5.5 x 5.25 (Tigger), with each mat opening measuring approximately 6.5 x 6.5. The cels are framed with a special Walt Disney Television mat with printed artwork to an overall size of 29.5 x 13.5. Originally sold in the Disney Gallery in 1996. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company. Starting Bid $200

1039. Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, and Christopher Robin production cels from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original

production cels of Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, and Christopher Robin from The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Images measure 4.5 x 5.25 (Rabbit), 5.5 x 5 (Winnie the Pooh), and 6.25 x 5.75 (Christopher Robin), with each mat opening measuring approximately 6.5 x 6.5. The cels are framed with a special Walt Disney Television mat with printed artwork to an overall size of 29.5 x 13.5. Originally sold in the Disney Gallery in 1996. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company. Starting Bid $200

1037. Baby Herman production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original production cel featuring Baby Herman from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which shows the infant holding his milk bottle as he peers upward at his mother’s hand. The cel is placed on a Disney lithograph background. Character images measure 3 x 4 (Herman) and 2.5 x 2.25 (hand), with a mat opening of 13 x 10. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.75 x 17.75. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company. Starting Bid $200

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1040. Ursula production cel from The Little Mermaid. (Walt Disney

1044. Aladdin production drawing from Aladdin.

Studios, 1989) Large original production cel featuring Ursula from The Little Mermaid, showing the film’s villain peering out of a large shell. The cel is placed on a matching Disney photographic background. Image measures 6.5 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 15.75 x 10.25. Framed to an overall size of 24.25 x 18.5 The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition, with some scuffs and chips to frame. Starting Bid $200

1041. Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman production storyboard drawing from Tummy Trouble Signed

by Bill Kopp. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1989) Original production storyboard drawing of Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman from Tummy Trouble, a Roger Rabbit short film written by Bill Kopp, who has signed in the lower right corner. The drawing shows Roger Rabbit holding a frying pan and being handed Baby Herman. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 11 x 8.5 animation paper, which is marked “1” in the upper right corner. Total image measures 9.75 x 8.25. In fine condition, with pin holes to upper border. Starting Bid $200

1043. Mickey Mouse limited edition cel from the Magic of Disney Animation Series.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1989–1995) Original limited edition handpainted cel featuring Mickey Mouse at his drawing board, the first cel released in the Magic of Disney Animation series, sold exclusively at Walt Disney World in Florida from 1989 to 1995. Image measures 6.25 x 6 with a mat opening of 9.25 x 8.5. Framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 14.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1992) Original production drawing featuring Aladdin from Aladdin, depicting the film’s hero in a fantastic full-figure profile pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 17 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “6” in the lower right corner. Character image measures 7 x 8.25. In fine condition.

A very large production drawing of Aladdin before he becomes a prince. Starting Bid $200

1042. Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman production storyboard drawing from Tummy Trouble Signed

by Bill Kopp. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1989) Original production storyboard drawing of Roger Rabbit and Baby Herman from Tummy Trouble, a Roger Rabbit short film written by Bill Kopp, who has signed in the lower right corner. The drawing shows Roger Rabbit holding a frying pan in one hand and Baby Herman in the other. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 11 x 8.5 animation paper, which is marked “2” in the upper right corner. Total image measures 8.75 x 8.5. In fine condition, with pin holes to upper border. Starting Bid $200

1045. Aladdin production drawing from Aladdin.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1992) Original production drawing of Aladdin from Aladdin, showing the film’s hero in a handsome waist-up pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 17 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked “14” in the lower right corner. Character image measures 3.75 x 7. In fine condition, with some pin holes and creasing to left side. Starting Bid $200

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1046. Jack Skellington concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1993) Original panorama concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him as the Santa Claus in his coffin sleigh led by skeleton reindeer, soaring over a line of decorated Christmas trees. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 20 x 8 artist’s board, with a magenta line around the border. In fine condition. A superb panoramic concept from Tim Burton’s great stop-motion Christmas movie. Starting Bid $300

Jack Skellington as the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town 1048. Jack Skellington concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas. (Walt Dis-

ney Studios, 1993) Original concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him as the Pumpkin King in the surreal landscape of Halloween Town. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 7.25 x 8.25 artist’s board, neatly lettered “The Pumpkin King” in the lower right corner. In fine condition. A detailed, nightmarish portrayal from this classic Tim Burton stop-motion production. Starting Bid $200

1049. John Smith and Rifle handpainted cels and production background from Pocahontas. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1995) Original hand-painted custom cels prepared specifically for this production background featuring John Smith and a rifle from Pocahontas, showing the rifle pointing at Smith as he stands in the forest with his hands in the air and a raccoon on his shoulders. The cels, hand-painted by Disney artists from the supervising animators’ original line drawings for Disney’s ‘Art of Pocahontas’ sale at Sotheby’s, are placed on their matching hand-painted production background from the film. John Smith’s image measures 3 x 5 and the rifle measures 6.5 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 16 x 11. Matted to an overall size of 22 x 17. The piece has the gold Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company. Provenance: The Art of Pocahontas, Lot #195, Sotheby’s, February 24, 1996. Starting Bid $200

Panoramic concept of Skellington as Santa 1047. Jack Skellington and Zero concept storyboard from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

(Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Original panorama concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him as the Santa Claus in his coffin sleigh, flying over chimneys with his dog Zero. Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 18 x 7.5 artist’s board, with a curly green line around the border.

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1050. Looney Tunes characters super-pan drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original

super-pan drawing by Virgil Ross featuring classic Looney Tunes characters Yosemite Sam, Michigan J. Frog, Speedy Gonzales, Elmer Fudd, Wile E. Coyote, Porky Pig, Henry Hawk, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, Taz, Granny, Sylvester and son, Marvin the Martian, Gossamer, and Bugs Bunny. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 23.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s—this elaborate example is an especially rare large size. Starting Bid $200

1053. Pepé Le Pew color model drawing by Virgil Ross. (War-

1051. Bugs Bunny and Umpire super-pan drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1990s) Original super-pan drawing by Virgil Ross inspired by the 1946 cartoon Baseball Bugs, featuring Bugs Bunny sliding into home plate during a baseball game as the umpire calls him out, complete with the stadium background done in blue pencil.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 23.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s—large panoramas with detailed backgrounds are especially rare. Starting Bid $200

1052. Marvin the Martian color model drawing

by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Marvin the Martian in five poses, showing the alien in his armor, holding his blaster gun, and close-ups of his hands. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

ner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing

by Virgil Ross featuring Pepé Le Pew, showing the romantically inclined skunk in six different full-figure poses. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

1054. Michigan J. Frog color model drawing by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing by Virgil Ross featuring the dapper Michigan J. Frog in six different poses, showing him from various angles and expressing several emotions.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

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1055. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner color model drawing

by Virgil Ross.

1058. Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian original drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing by Virgil Ross featuring the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote in three different poses, showing the rival characters from multiple angles. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition.

This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Bugs Bunny and Marvin the Martian, showing Bugs watching as Marvin lights the fuse of a rocket. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

Starting Bid $200

1056. The Grinch color model drawing by Virgil Ross.

1059. Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and Daffy Duck original drawing

by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Large original color model drawing by Virgil Ross featuring the Grinch in seven different poses, each showing the green Christmas-stealer with a different emotion on his face. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 17 x 13.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

1057. Bugs Bunny and friends original drawing by Virgil Ross.

(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross featuring the classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Tweety Bird, Road Runner, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam, and Gossamer together. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 10.5 x 12.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s.

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(Warner Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and Daffy Duck, showing Daffy holding a rifle and sticking out his tongue at a frightened Fudd as Bugs stands in between. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

1060. Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner original drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner

Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, showing the coyote chasing after the fleet-footed bird with a fork and knife. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

1061. Michigan J. Frog original drawing by Virgil Ross. (Warner Brothers

Studios, circa 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Michigan J. Frog, showing the dapper amphibian wearing his top hat and leaning on a cane.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 10.5 x 12.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

1062. Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian, and Hugo the Abominable Snowman original drawing

by Virgil Ross. (Warner

Brothers Studios, circa 1990s) Original drawing by Virgil Ross featuring Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian, and Hugo the Abominable Snowman, showing Bugs and Marvin in the yeti-like creature’s clutches.

Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 10.5 x 12.5 animation paper, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Virgil Ross.” In fine condition. This one-of-a-kind drawing was done to be sold in the Warner Brothers Studio stores in the 1990s. Starting Bid $200

1063. Bugs Bunny limited edition cel signed

by Chuck Jones.

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1994) Limited edition handpainted cel entitled ‘The Prince’s Bride,’ numbered 437/500, 12 x 10, depicting Bugs Bunny holding a princess. Signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Chuck Jones. Cel bears a Linda Jones Enterprises limited edition label to lower right. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 18. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Linda Jones Enterprises.

Starting Bid $200

1064. Wolfie production drawing from Northwest Hounded Police.

(MGM Studios, 1946) Original production drawing featuring Wolfie from Northwest Hounded Police (directed by legendary golden age animator Tex Avery), showing the slippery convict in his prisoner’s uniform. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, which is marked “48” and stamped “PRD 144 SC 24.” Image measures 7 x 5.75. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

1065. Tweety Bird limited edition hand-painted cel.

(Warner Brothers Studios, 1986) Limited edition hand-painted cel by Bob Clampett Studios entitled ‘Classic Tweety,’ numbered 164/250, featuring Tweety Bird saying, “I tot I taw a putty tat!”

A silver Bob Clampett Animation Art seal is affixed to the lower right.

Image measures 4.25 x 8.25, with a mat opening of 9.5 x 11.5.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 18. In fine condition. A very hard to get piece from the first series of Clampett limited editions. Starting Bid $200

1066. Huckleberry Hound production key master background set-up from The Huckleberry Hound Show. (Han-

na-Barbera Studios, 1960) Original production key master background set-up title card featuring Huckleberry Hound from The Huckleberry Hound Show, showing the silhouette of Huckleberry Hound on horseback in a desert scene, with title card text, “The Legend Begins,” above. The cels are placed on their matching hand-painted production key master background. Overall dimensions are 13 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 217

1067. Hokey Wolf production cel and master background set-up from a HannaBarbera cartoon. (Hanna-

1070. The Flintstones. (Hanna-

Barbera Studios, 1960) Original production key master background set-up featuring Hokey Wolf from a HannaBarbera cartoon, showing the con-artist wolf in a doorway with an axe resting on his shoulder. The cel is placed on a handpainted master production background. Image measures 3.75 x 5, with a mat opening of 9.25 x 7. Matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 11.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Barbera Studios, 1996) Limited edition hand-painted cel entitled ‘The Return of Stony Curtis,’ numbered 168/300, 16 x 13, depicting actor Tony Curtis in a 1965 episode of The Flintstones. Signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and Tony Curtis. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 22. Cel bears a Hanna-Barbera seal to lower right. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Hanna-Barbera, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Joe Barbera.” Starting Bid $200

1068. Johnny and Dr. Quest production cels from Johnny Quest.

1071. Fred Flintstone signed sketch by Bill Hanna. Original felt tip sketch

(Hanna-Barbera Studios, 1964) Original matched set of production cels featuring Johnny and Dr. Quest from Johnny Quest, showing them seated in front of a satchel.

Character images measure 4.5 x 6 and 4.75 x 7.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1069. ScoobyDoo, ScrappyDoo, Shaggy, and Daphne production key master background title cel from The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries. (Hanna-Bar-

bera Studios, 1984) Original production key master background set-up for the title card of The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries, used for all episodes in the series, portraying Scooby-Doo, Scrappy-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, and their van, along with the title text. The cel is placed on a matching production background. Total cel image measures 8.25 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In fine condition.

A rare, one-of-a-kind piece. Starting Bid $200

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of Fred Flintstone by Bill Hanna on a white cardstock 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed above by the Hanna-Barbera cofounder. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1072. Snoopy production cel from Peanuts television special.

(Bill Melendez Productions, 1970s) Original production cel of Snoopy from a Peanuts television special, which depicts Charlie Brown’s dog wearing his ‘World War I Flying Ace’ headgear and sitting on his doghouse, which is seen emitting a plume of smoke. The cel is placed on a matching laserprint background. Images measure 1.5 x 2.5 (Snoopy) and 1.75 x 4.5 (smoke), with a mat opening of 11.75 x 8.75.

Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.5.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1073. Sally production cel and drawing from Peanuts. (Bill Melendez

Productions, circa 1970s-1980s) Original production cel and matching production drawing featuring Sally from Peanuts, showing Charlie Brown’s younger sister with a very sad look on her face. Images measure 3.25 x 3.5, with mat openings of 5 x 5.5. Framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a light band of toning to the drawing. Starting Bid $200

1074. Charlie Brown production cel from Peanuts. (Bill Me-

lendez Productions, circa 1970s-1980s) Original production cel featuring Charlie Brown from Peanuts, showing the classic character pushing a broken down moped. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared background. Image measures 2 x 2.5, with a mat opening of 9 x 7. Framed to an overall size of 18 x 16.5. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

1076. Group of (10) Marvel super heroes production drawings from Fantastic Four and X-Men. (Marvel

Studios, circa 1990s) Group of 10 original production drawings featuring Marvel super heroes from Fantastic Four (7) and X-Men (3), including Johnny Storm (the Human Torch), the Thing, the Inhumans, Medusa, Karnack, Crystal, Phoenix, Rogue, Cyclops, and Black Bolt. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper.

Image sizes range from 2 x 5.5 to 12.5 x 9.75. In overall fine condition. A wonderful lot featuring several of Marvel’s most popular comic book characters. Starting Bid $200

1077. Anastasia sericel from Anastasia. (Don Bluth

Productions, 1997) Limited edition sericel celluloid featuring the main characters from Anastasia, numbered 5691/7000, matted by the studio to an overall size of 19 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1075. Mrs. Brisby and Teresa production cel and pan production background from The Secret of NIMH. (Don Bluth Productions, 1982) Original production cel

and panorama production background featuring Mrs. Brisby and her daughter Teresa from The Secret of NIMH, showing Teresa bandaging her mother’s hand. The cel is placed on a hand-painted panorama production background from the same film, showing a warm interior setting lit by a large candle.

Total character image measures 5.25 x 5, with a mat opening of 21.75 x 9.75. Matted to an overall size of 30 x 18. In fine condition. The Secret of NIMH marked Don Bluth’s directorial debut, and won the Saturn Award for Best Animated Film from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films. A very rare set-up from a widely acclaimed animated feature.

Starting Bid $300

1078. Sugar Bear production cel and matching drawing from a Super Sugar Crisp TV Commercial. (1980s) Original production cel featuring Sugar Bear from a 1980s Super Sugar Crisp cereal television commercial. Image measures 8.25 x 6.5, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10. Corresponding production drawing of the headless bear on his motorcycle is on a 12.5 x 10.5 untrimmed animation sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

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

Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale.

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

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

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

Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on

by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

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

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

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

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control.

This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

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

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

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

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

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

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”). The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the

Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will re-

cord the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

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

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

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction.

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

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

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

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction.

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

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

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

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

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

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

Glossary of Condition Terms For decades, RR Auction has led the industry in providing an accurate and detailed condition statement for each item that we sell. Starting in 2016 we’ve decided to take a fresh approach to describing each item’s condition.

As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

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

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

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

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

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

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