RR Auction 381

america’s autograph auction Catalog 381 January 18, 2012

CONSIGN NOW

for the Spring 2012 Space & Aviation Sale!

As an internationally recognized and trusted provider of Space and Aviation artifacts and signed material, we’re proud to announce that our third Space and Aviation auction will be held in March 2012! Following record-setting selling prices in our September 2011 sale, we are now seeking the finest documented relics and signed items. We always offer expedient payoffs and cash advances for exceptional pieces, so call us to consign today and help us make this Space and Aviation auction our most successful yet!

To tell us about your items, contact Bob Eaton by phone at (603) 732-4280 or by email at Bob@rrauction.com

The Auction Has Begun!

Bidding begins as soon as the catalog is posted online (December 23). At 6pm on WedNESDAY, JANUARY 18 the one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule.

All times in RRAuction guidelines and instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.

Contents Presidents & First Ladies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Notables ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������43 Military ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������92 Space & Aviation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������110 Art & Literature ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 125 Comic Art & Animation �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������151 Classic Music �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 158 Contemporary & Modern Music ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������160 Classic Entertainment ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 208 Sports �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������275

Upcoming Auctions MARVELS of Music (382) Auction closes January 26, 2012 Consignor deadline October 28 Auction online January 19, 2012

Catalog 383

Auction closes February 15, 2012 Consignor deadline January 13 Auction online January 27, 2012

Bob Eaton owner, acquisitions bob@rrauction.com

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Carla Eaton auction coordinator carla@rrauction.com

Tricia Eaton auction processing manager tricia@rrauction.com

Adam Karr shipping supervisor shipping@rrauction.com

Bill White lead authenticator bill@rrauction.com

Mike Nelson senior catalog writer mike@rrauction.com

Stacey Jordan customer service stacey@rrauction.com

Mandy Eaton-Casey finance manager mandy@rrauction.com

Jillian Locke catalog writer jillian@rrauction.com

Sarina Carlo art director sarina@rrauction.com

Elizebeth Otto consignment manager elizebeth@rrauction.com

Jessica Hinckley executive bidding assistant jessica@rrauction.com

Annie Nichols junior art director annie@rrauction.com

Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001

GENERAL RR AUCTION INFO R&R Auction Company, LLC, d/b/a RRAuction Licensed auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029

CONTACT INFORMATION

5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031 Local/International: 1-603-732-4280 Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com

HOURS

Office hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

RRAUCTION’S POLICIES EXTENDED BIDDING & THE 30 MINUTE RULE

The final day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday, January 18. Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into affect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm.

All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. 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. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

POSTPONEMENT

PAYMENTS Payment is due by Monday, January 30, 2012, unless prior arrangements have been made.

Late payment may result in the suspension of your bidding privileges.

Credit cards and PayPal are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangements; please contact Stacey Jordan.

Credit Card orders will be shipped first. Please send PayPal

payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction. com. Overseas orders must be paid by credit card, paypal, or

wire. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to RRAuction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money order, wire, Pay Pal or credit card are shipped upon receipt.

Personal and business checks are also accepted and orders paid via this method on winnings over $500 will ship 7 business days after receipt. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. We recommend paying by cashier’s check or money order.

Wire Information: Account number: 003880291609 Company name: R & R Auction Company, LLC Routing/Transit (ABA) Number: 0260-0959-3 SWIFT Address: BOFAUS3N

TERMS OF SALE A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to each winning bid, with a 2% premium discount for those paying by cash, check, money order, or wire. You are obligated

to honor any bid(s) you make, and you authorize us to charge your credit card for any unpaid winnings. In the event you fail to pay all amounts due, RR Auction reserves the right to resell the merchandise and will hold you responsible for the costs of resale, including a 10% seller’s commission, and also any difference between the resale prices and the price of your successful bids.

RETURNS

RR Auction may postpone the auction for a reasonable period of time as the result of any significant event (e.g., an Act of God, etc). In this unlikely event, bidders and consignors will be notified of the new closing date.

Every item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Improperly described items must be returned within three days of receipt. Please call us before returning any items. A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition.

GUARANTEES

CONSIGNORS

Each signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the original purchase price after documentation has been submitted.

The buyer’s only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.

Consignors are not allowed to bid on or withdraw their own lots. We will contact all consignors via mail, fax, or e-mail with their tentative final results the day after the auction ends.

SELLER RR Auction reserves the right to: (a) remove any item, (b) reject any bid, and (c) ban anyone from participating in this auction for any reason. We reserve the right to the final decision in all matters regarding this auction.

RR AUCTION’S BIDDING INFO REGISTRATION Your bidder number remains the same from auction to auction, but you must register to bid in each auction, even if you have already participated in past auctions. During registration, we will confirm your name, shipping address, phone number, e-mail, and method of payment if you are successful. Please provide any address or payment changes, or any special shipping requests, before the close of the auction.

NEW BIDDERS Bidders without a number must apply for one before they can participate in the auction. Fill out a New Bidder Application form online at http://rrauction.com/new_register. com, or request a form by mail or fax. Your bidder number will be issued only after all information has been verified.

PLACING BIDS By participating in the auction, you are accepting these Terms and Conditions. You are agreeing to the

alternative of dispute resolution by arbitration. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial.

If any dispute arises regarding payment, authenticity, grading, description, provenance, or any other matter pertaining to the auction, the bidder or a participant in the auction and/or RR Auction agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. A.A.A. arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and in a locale mutually convenient to both parties. Where a locale cannot be agreed upon the determination shall be made by the independent ADR institution. Any claim made by a bidder must be presented within one (1) year or it is barred. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

MINIMUM BIDS Every item has a minimum bid (MB). No bids below this amount will be accepted.

MAXIMUM BIDS To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110 (10% over $100), and you could tell us, “I’d like a maximum bid of $242 for that item.” We will enter your bid at $110, and we will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242.

If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. 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 underbidder’s bid.

BID INCREMENTS Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%.

CHECKING BIDS You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish.

However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and extended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into affect at 6 pm on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect.

RESERVES Some lots may have a confidential reserve, below which the lot will not be sold.

CALLBACKS RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request, we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night.

You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service.

WITHDRAWING BIDS You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and no bids may be withdrawn at any time. There are no exceptions; failure to comply will terminate all future bidding.

AFTER THE AUCTION WINNER NOTIFICATION We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19th. Auction results are available at rrauction.com.

SHIPPING All orders are now shipped FedEx and we must have your street address on file. At our discretion, some orders of high value may be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the first $200 of value and 55¢ per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are:

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TERMINOLOGY

INTERNET LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS

CONDITION

Access our online catalog at www.RRAuction.com and register to become a bidder. We offer the most interactive online auction in the collectibles field. After you have completed the registration form, you will have access to:

Each item in the catalog is described with a statement indicating its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer generally falls into the following range: good—very good—fine—very fine. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that has as many as several flaws, which are described in detail; very fine describes an item whose condition and appearance may be regarded as flawless and superior in every respect. Most of the items we offer are in fine condition, meaning that there are no serious flaws. While we make every effort to describe flaws that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not specify minor or routine flaws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to paper, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely and to contact us with specific inquiries regarding condition.

GROUP LOTS In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is made to mention any obvious flaws. Bidders should note that condition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and that specific flaws to single items within the group may be omitted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots, or specific items within a group lot, should be addressed before the close of the auction to Tricia Eaton (tricia@rrauction.com).

MATTED & FRAMED Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/ or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera used with matted and framed items are not subject to description and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect.

ALS — Autograph Letter Signed (a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality)

AQS — Autograph Quotation Signed ANS — Autograph Note Signed (a short ALS) LS — Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality)

SP — Signed Photo DS — Document Signed FDC — First Day Cover INSCRIBED — “Personalized”

• Real-time online bidding • Tracking of lots/consignments All auction and bidding regulations stated in the Terms and Conditions in the front of the catalog apply to online bidding.

OBTAINING A BIDDER NUMBER & PASSWORD Before you can bid on the internet, you need to obtain a bidder number and password. If you do not have a bidder number, just follow these few easy steps: 1. Go to www.RRAuction.com and click on the NEW BIDDER REGISTRATION button located under the log-in box.

Having trouble registering to bid online? Please give us a call at (603) 732-4280 or e-mail us at Stacey@RRAuction.com

2. You will then be sent to a registration page, on which you will enter your personal information. The safety of your personal information is ensured by top-of-the-line online security.

RRAuction does not share your information.

Please make sure to give accurate information so we can contact you with your bidder number. If you already get the catalog, your bidder number is located on the label on the envelope. Call or e-mail us for your password.

3. Your application will be proccessed within 24 to 48 hours (excluding non-business hours) as long as all information is received. You will be contacted with a bidder number and password.

CHANGING/ FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS After you have performed the steps above, you will be able to log in to your account and change your password. If you have forgotten your password, enter your bidder number, then click the FORGOTTEN PASSWORD button. We will automatically send your password to your e-mail address on file. If you have any problems changing your password, call or send an e-mail to Tricia@RRAuction.com.

THE RR AUCTION TEAM OF AUTHENTICATORS & CONSULTANTS BOB EATON AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION

AUCTION

After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 370 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Certificates of Authenticity

are complimentary with every lot sold.

RR Auction is committed to offering authentic autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which RR has built its reputation as a responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Money Back Guarantee on every signed item we sell. The Certificate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item is good for the life of the piece regardless of owner.

While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing authentication services for autographed collectibles.

JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES John is the founder of University Archives, a leading firm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of documents and manuscripts. He is affiliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph industry, is a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator.

PSA/DNA

STEVE ZARELLI

PSA/DNA is the world’s leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technology, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected service in the industry, PSA/DNA’s years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputation for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.

Letters of Authenticity

are available on certain lots.Priced upon request*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.

Priced from $25 to $200*

STEVE ZARELLI Steve has been collecting and closely studying space and aviation autographs for over 15 years. He has been at the forefront of identifying deceptive forgeries and his findings have been published in the definitive space collecting reference, Relics of the Space Race, as well as the UACC’s Pen & Quill magazine. Steve was also a contributor to the UACC signature study, Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph.

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Roger’s name, music-related autographs assume an added value.

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots. Priced from $30 to $150*

FRANK CAIAZZO beatles autographs

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

RENATO SAGGIORI With more than 50 years in the European autograph market, Renato is considered an expert on the manuscripts of European royalty, scientists, painters, and writers. He is also considered the leading authority on papal autographs and manuscripts. His 2006 book, The Popes - Five Centuries of Signatures, is an indispensible reference tool.

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES 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, LA SCALA AUTOGRAPHS 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. * For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Tricia by phone at (603) 732-4280 ext. 114 or by email at Tricia@RRAuction.com

INCREASE YOUR

RESALE VALUE with RR Auction’s third-party Letter of Authenticity Program

PSA LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

PSA continues to be the world leader in third party authentication with a highly respected procedure for documenting and registering autographed items. It is well known that a PSA registration brings increased resale value in the autograph market.

RRAuction will fulfill the Letter of Authenticity request so that your auction item is sent to you with complete documentation. You save time; you save money; you get the PSA authentication process which includes items being tagged with their DNA-laced ink, invisible to the naked eye but verifiable through a specially calibrated laser.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $25 - $200

REAL LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

Full Letters of Authenticity (from REAL) are available for all lots pre-certified by Roger Epperson. Collectors of signed music memorabilia look for the REAL seal of approval when building collections of distinction.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $30 - $150

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presidents & first ladies Adams signs with Clay, Webster and five Supreme Court Justices 1. John Quincy Adams and Supreme Court.

Ink signatures of John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Edward Everett, Tristam Burgess, G. F. Mercer, George McDuffie, and Supreme Court Justices Smith Thompson, John Mclean, Joseph Story, Gabriel Duvals, and Henry Baldwin on an off-white 6.25 x 8 sheet. Pencil notations to right side, scattered toning and soiling, a few small edge tears, and creasing to right side, otherwise very good condition. A unique assemblage of political signatures.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Adams signs a eulogy for his friend and comrade Lafayette 3. John Quincy Adams. Signed book: Ora-

tion on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier de Lafayette. Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1835. Hardcover, 5.5 x 9, 94 pages. Signed and inscribed on a 5 x 7.75 off-white page, “Joseph Vance from John Quincy Adams,” neatly affixed by its extreme left edge to the book’s title page.

As was customary at the time, no doubt due to his advanced age and physical limitations, Adams penned the inscription on a separate page and then had the recipient insert the page into an appropriate volume. In good condition, with missing cover and spine (back cover is present but detached), soiling and creasing to signed page, scattered toning to remaining pages, fragile binding, small tears to opening and closing pages, and staining to fore-edges.

Book is housed in a custom clamshell box.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Adams gives up the law for a diplomatic career as minister of the Netherlands 4. John Quincy Adams. Hand-

written endorsement, signed “John Q. Adams,” on the reverse of a legal writ concerning the estate chattels of William Ash of Boston, one page, 8 x 7, dated November 21, 1793. Writ concerns a debt against the estate of William Ash, Herman Brimmer, and John Homans. On the reverse, Adams writes, “Brimmer et al Exors, vs.

Ash, January 1794, John Q. Adams, 23 Nov.” Matted with a photocopy of the front of the document and an engraved portrait, to an overall size of 32.5 x 16. In very good condition, with toning and partial separation along both vertical folds (old tape repair to one fold), paper loss to top edge, scattered toning, and show-through from printing on reverse.

After Adams graduated from Harvard, he passed the Boston bar exam and opened a law office for a brief time, handling the affairs of a few local merchants such as William Ash, bookseller Herman Brimmer, and physician John Homans. However, he had little enthusiasm for the law and preferred to write essays defending the neutrality policy established by Washington’s administration. In 1793, his “Marcellus” and “Columbus” essays were published in the Columbian Centinel and won him national recognition as George Washington tried to keep America out of the growing hostilities between Britain and France that arose during the French Revolution.

On May 30, 1794, Washington appointed Adams minister to the Netherlands (at the age of 26)—a position he did not want but was persuaded to accept by his father—and so ended young Adams’ law career. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

5. John Quincy Adams. Hand-addressed and free franked address panel, 7 x 3, addressed by Adams to “Hon. Robert C. Winthrop, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Boston,” and franked in the upper right, “J. Q. Adams,” above a light, but legible “Free” stamp. Light intersecting folds, a uniform shade of toning, and an unobtrusive repair to paper loss along top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Arthur appoints an Ohio customs collector 6. Chester A. Arthur.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19 x 14, December 22, 1881. President Arthur appoints George W. Howe to be a “Collector of Customs, for the District of Cuyahoga, in the State of Ohio.” Signed at the conclusion by Arthur and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Charles Folger. Three vertical folds, an extra horizontal fold, pencil notations to top left, and some light bleeding to red underlining on portions of document, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

7. Chester A. Arthur. Signed Executive Mansion card, boldly signed in black ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, a couple small moisture spots to signature, and small adhesive remnant along a reverse edge. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

9. James Buchanan. Hand-addressed full free frank,

measuring 10 x 8 unfolded, with the address panel measuring 5 x 3, addressed by Buchanan to “General Isaac Winters, Henkletown, Lancaster County, Penna,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, James Buchanan.” Intersecting folds passing through address panel and first name of signature, scattered toning and soiling, wrinkling and creasing, a tear to top edge, and paper loss to bottom from wax seal, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Buchanan breaks away from the Ostend Manifesto to allow communication to pass between English and French embassies 8. James Buchanan. DS, one page, 11.5 x 17.5, August 13, 1855. Document issued by Buchanan as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, giving authorization to allow James J. O’Fallon to carry dispatches from the U. S. Legation in London to the U. S. Legation in Paris, signed at the conclusion in black ink by Buchanan. Toning and some slight separations and paper loss to fragile folds, and a few small edge chips, otherwise very good condition.

Buchanan served as minister to the Court of St. James’s (Britain) from 1853 to 1856, during which time he helped to draft the Ostend Manifesto, which proposed the purchase of Cuba from Spain in order to extend slavery. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Outgoing Secretary of State Buchanan wants to make “as little ‘fuss’ as possible” during the transfer of office to John M. Clayton

10. James Buchanan. ALS, one page, 8 x 10, March 6, 1849. A letter to Edmund Burke, marked “Private.” In full: “I feel much indebted to you for your kind note; but I thought it best to prevent any meeting of my clerks. They are few in number; & I want to save them all. I think I can best accomplish this object by making as little ‘fuss’ as possible & transferring the Department over to Mr. Clayton as if there had been no change.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds (vertical fold through a single letter of signature), crease to upper right corner, and a minor brush o the end of Buchanan’s signature.

On March 8, 1849, Buchanan stepped down as secretary of state at the end of the Polk administration and turned over his responsibilities to John M. Clayton. He wrote to Burke, the Commissioner of Patents that he wanted “as little ‘fuss’ as possible & transferring the Department over to Mr. Clayton as if there had been no change.” Burke was a New Hampshire lawyer and newspaper publisher and served as a member of Congress from 1839-1845. When he lost his election, he replaced Henry Ellsworth as commissioner on May 5, 1845. Under Burke, the workload of the Patent Office increased by 30% per year and two additional clerks were hired.

Buchanan temporarily retired to his Wheatland estate in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, but remained active in politics. By 1852, he began an unsuccessful bid for a presidential nomination. Rather than accept a vice presidential nod, he became Minister to Great Britain under Franklin Pierce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

11. Barbara Bush.

Signed book: Barbara Bush: A Memoir. Limited edition. Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 1994. Hardcover with custom-made Japanese linen slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 575 pages. Signed on the limitations page in blue ink. In very fine, never before read condition, the interior pages including the signed page, remain pristine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

12. George Bush. Signed

book: All the Best, George Bush.

First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 1999.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 640 pages.

Signed in black ballpoint on a bookplate affixed to the title page. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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A excellent collection of literary efforts from the Bush family and the cabinet members who walked beside them 13. George W. Bush, Family and Cabinet. Six hardcover books: Decision Points, signed in black felt tip on the half-title page, “George W. Bush”; In My Time, #2946/5000, signed on the limitations page in black felt tip, “Dick Cheney”; Known and Unknown, signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Donald Rumsfeld”; No Higher Honor, #148/1250, signed on the second half-title page in black felt tip, “Condoleezza Rice”; Spoken from the Heart, #464/2500, signed on the second freeend page in blue felt tip, “Laura Bush”; and Courage and Consquence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight, signed on the second free-end page in blue felt tip, “Karl Rove.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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14. George Bush.

FDC with a cachet honoring Abraham Lincoln, signed in blue ballpoint by Bush, adding “Chairman, Republican National Committee, 6–11–74.” In fine condition, with the signature written over some partially erased pencil notations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

15. George Bush.

Signed book: George Herbert Walker Bush: A Photographic Profile.

Limited edition first edition of 1250 copies.

Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 1997.

Hardcover with slipcase, 11.25 x 11.25, 146 pages. Signed in black ink on the limitations page, “George Bush,” and signed in black felt tip on the following page by photographer David Valdez. In fine, never before read condition, with some light haloing to Valdez’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

16. George and George W. Bush.

Felt tip signatures, “George Bush,” and “George W. Bush,” on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet, to which was later added the presidential oath of Office. In full: “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Untied [sic] States, so help me God.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

19. George W. Bush.

Signed book: Decision Points. Limited edition first edition, first printing (this being no. 1250).

NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black felt tip by Bush. In very fine, never before read condition, the interior pages including the signed page, remain pristine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

20. George W. Bush. Felt tip

signature, “George W. Bush,” on an off-white 6.25 x 8.25 sheet, to which was later added a printed quote from his address to the nation on September 11, 2001. In full: “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

21. Laura Bush. Signed

book: Spoken from the Heart. NY: Scribner, 2010.

Hardcover with custommade Japanese linen slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 456 pages. Signed in blue ink on the third free end page.

In very fine, never before read condition, the interior pages including the signed page, remain pristine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

17. George W. Bush. Signed book:

Decision Points. First edition, first printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2010.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

18. George W. Bush. Bookplate for W: The President, 4 x 4, signed in silver ink by Bush. In fine condition, with light horizontal fold passing through small portion of signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

22. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Three different color glossy 10 x 8 photos of the Carters: one featuring the couple with Elvis Presley, one an image of the two, hand in hand, walking in an inaugural parade and surrounded by secret service guards, and the other of President Carter being sworn in, with Rosalynn by his side. Each photo is signed in black felt tip, “Rosalynn Carter” and “J. Carter.” In fine condition, with authentication labels on the reverse of each image. Accompanied by three certificates of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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23. Jimmy Carter.

Signed book: Farewell Address of President Jimmy Carter. Limited edition of 300 copies (This being No. 21).

Palaemon Press Limited. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 10.25. Signed on the title page in black ink, “Jimmy Carter.” In fine condition, with some light wear to slipcase. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

24. Grover Cleveland. Signed Executive

Mansion card, signed in black ink, “Grover Cleveland, April 1894.” In very good condition, with two vertical blocks of toning affecting portion of signature and date, and mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

26. Bill Clinton. Early 8.5 x 11 paperstock photo of a young Clinton speaking at a podium, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “To Mrs. Thomas Higgins, Best wishes, Bill Clinton.”

In fine condition, with a few wrinkles and creases, and some light soiling to top border. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

27. Bill Clinton. Signed book: My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with custom-made Japanese linen slipcase, 6.5 x 9.25, 957 pages.

Signed on the title page a blue felt tip. In very fine, never before read condition, the interior pages including the signed page, remain pristine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 28. Bill Clinton. Distinguished color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Clinton taking the Oath of Office on January 20, 1993, signed in the lower border in black felt tip.

In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200) 29. Bill Clinton. Signed book:

Cleveland agrees to “subscribe my name in a copy of the book entitled ‘Presidential Problems,’” presented with an original Scott Prior pen and ink portrait 25. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page, 5 x 6.5, December 19,

1904. Letter to noted period bibliophile James Carleton Young. In full: “I have just received your letter asking if I will subscribe my name in a copy of the book entitled ‘Presidential Problems’ if the same is forwared to me. In reply I have to say that I will cheerfully comply with your request.” Double matted and framed with an original pen and ink portrait of Cleveland by noted artist Scott Prior to an overall size of 27 x 23. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and creasing. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 957 pages.

Signed on the title page in black felt tip, “Bill Clinton.” In fine condition, with a pencil notation to the first free-end page and trivial rubbing to the dustjacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

30. Hillary Clinton. Signed

book: Living History. Limited signed edition of 1,500 copies (this copy No. 569). NY: Simon and Schuster, 2003. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 562 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the limitations page “Hillary Rodham Clinton.” In very fine, never before read condition, the interior pages including the signed page, remain pristine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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31. Hillary Clinton.

Hillary for President campaign poster, 21.75 x 14, signed over a strip of an American flag in black felt tip, “Hillary.” Parallel bends to the left and right edges, a few edge dings, and a crease to the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

32. Calvin Coolidge.

Signed book: The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge. Limited edition of 1,000 copies (this copy No. 627). NY: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1929. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 247 pages. Boldly signed in fountain pen on the limitations page. In fine condition, with a small tape remnant to back pastedown. Slipcase has scattered edge wear, light soiling, and chipping to label on spine, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

33. Calvin Coolidge. White House card, signed in fountain pen, “Calvin Coolidge.” A postcard photo of Calvin and Mrs. Coolidge in Vermont is affixed to the top reverse of the card. Scattered light soiling, a couple of bends, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Coolidge inscribes to a former US Treasurer

35. Calvin Coolidge. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.25 head-andshoulders portrait, affixed to a slightly larger, personalized mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Daniel N. Morgan, With Regards, Calvin Coolidge.” Poor contrast to the signature and inscription against the dark background, but still legible, otherwise fine condition. Morgan served as Treasurer of the United States under Grover Cleveland from 1893 to 1897, and his signature appears on the United States’ currency from that period. Collector’s notes on the reverse provide a date of November 12, 1923, to the signature and inscription. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

36. Calvin and Grace Coolidge. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Charles T. Scott, Calvin Coolidge,” on a brown 6 x 2.5 piece of cardboard; and a fountain pen signature, “Grace Coolidge, September 30, 1936,” on a blue 5.5 x 3 custom-made collector’s card, affixed to a slightly larger off-white card. In fine condition, with tape remnant to top edge of Calvin’s card, as well as pencil notations to lower left. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Very early check from Coolidge’s last day as lieutenant governor 34. Calvin Coolidge. Crisp bank check, 7.5 x 3, signed by Coolidge, payable to First Nat’l Bank for $50.00, January 1, 1919.

Encapsulated in a protective PSA/DNA case. In very good condition, with expected cancellation holes, moderately affect the exceptionally clean signature, and a pencil cancellation through the last name.

On January 2, 1919, the day after this check was written, Coolidge would assume the post of 48th governor of Massachusetts. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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On the heels of the Sino-Indian War, the retired president boldly states: “The Chinese Reds—will never miss an opportunity to attack or embarrass the West” 37. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS, signed “Ike E.,” one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 28, 1963. Eisenhower writes from Palm Desert, California to Robert Cutler, his former National Security Advisor (the first individual to hold the post) in Boston. In part: “While I cannot personally either agree or disagree with your conclusions about the Chinese intentions, I certainly do agree that all Communist history would indicate that they—and especially the Chinese Reds—will never miss an opportunity to attack or embarrass the West anytime that they think they can get away with it. It seems to me that it would be out of character for the Chinese Reds to give up all their intentions vis-a-vis India…. Incidentally, after coming here to the desert I developed some kind of difficulty in my shoulder (I do not think it is bursitis) and I am under treatment of two different places where they either rub me or boil me!…” In 1962 the Chinese scored a decisive military victory in the Sino-Indian War, reclaiming a disputed area between China and India and declaring a unilateral cease-fire in November. A decade earlier, as president-elect, Eisenhower was able to stop the Chinese through a combination of hints at nuclear war, the death of Joseph Stalin, and his own military reputation. In fine condition, with mild soiling and handling wear, and a couple of faint pencil notations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Highly sought after Eisenhower signed D-Day order 38. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Souvenir D-Day Order removed from one of Eisenhower’s limited edition Crusade in Europe books, 5.75 x 9, of General Dwight Eisenhower’s Order of the Day on June 6, 1944, delivered upon the D-Day invasion of France. The order reads, “Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in black ink, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Double matted and framed with a portrait of Eisenhower in his military uniform to an overall size of 17.75 x 15.25. In fine condition. A remarkable and highly-desirable piece highlighting perhaps Ike’s single greatest achievement. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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39. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To George, Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on a light green 4 x 5.25 album page. In very good condition, with some light creasing, two staple marks to the left edge, and an ink and pencil notation in another hand. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

41. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mirror-image

presidential blotter “signature,” “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on an off-white 7.75 x 3 sheet. In very good condition, with some light surface loss to each corner from previous display, which can be easily matted out, and a somewhat blurred quality to the signature. Eisenhower used this sheet to blot the excess ink after signing a presidential document, and in so doing, created a ghostly backward signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Exceptionally rare presidential handwritten letter, one of only three known 40. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Rare and desirable ALS as president, one page, 7 x 10.25, personal letterhead, July 28, 1953. Letter to his secretary, Warrant Officer Helen Weaver. In full: “Happy Birthday! Two years ago, in France, I first had the privilege of wishing you ‘many happy returns.’ Time has only strengthened my feeling of obligation to the good fortune that made you one of my associates in the service of our government.

I trust the day will be one of joy and happiness for you—as I hope the same for all the others still to come.” In fine condition, with horizontal and vertical fold, the vertical fold through a single letter of signature, and a couple light brushes to signature and text, as well as a few stray ink marks near top edge.

Helen Weaver served as General Eisenhower’s personal secretary in Paris during his time as Supreme Commander of NATO in 1951, and again during his presidency. The president respected her abilities greatly, citing his “feeling of obligation to the good fortune that made you one of my associates in the service of our government.” Eisenhower entrusted two women—Weaver and Ann Whitman—with the duty of applying his secretarial signatures. In fact, only three autographed letters, signed in-full as president, have surfaced at major public auctions in the past 30 years, and this exemplar piece comes straight from Weaver’s family. A choice and uncommon offering. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

42. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ink signature, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page. In very good condition, with uniform toning, a slightly fuzzy appearance, some scattered light foxing, pencil notation to bottom and an ink notation to top. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Ike shares a personal D-Day recollection: “I shall never forget the ability of your comrades and you to squeeze into the smallest possible space and the capacity of the jeep to act as a substitute for a 2 1/2 ton truck” 43. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Two items: TLS, one page 5.75 x 7.75, Columbia University letterhead, January 13, 1949. Letter to Lt. John Halbin, in part: “After 4 1/2 years, it is certainly good to hear from a companion on that memorable ride in the driving rain.

I shall never forget the ability of your comrades and you to squeeze into the smallest possible space and the capacity of the jeep to act as a substitute for a 2 1/2 ton truck.…I am enclosing a notehead which I have inscribed to you for insertion…in your copy of Crusade in Europe.”; and the aforementioned inscription, signed “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” 3.75 x 4.5, personal letterhead, dated January 1949.

In full: “For Lt. John T. Halbin—With renewed expressions of my gratitude to one of the soldiers who gave me a ride in a jeep when I needed it badly. Best wishes and regards.” In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning to both. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. An interesting offering from the date of the letter as well as the content, Eisenhower is recollecting an encounter from right around D-Day, as the allies began their invasion of France. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

44. Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Two

boldly signed TLSs, one page each, 6.5 x 9, November 22, 1967, and November 22, 1968, on personal letterhead. Eisenhower sends thanks to the Ryback family for “good thoughts” and “beautiful sentiments expressed” for her birthday. In fine condition, with a central horizontal mailing fold passing through the end of one of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

45. Mamie Doud Eisenhower. TLS, one

page, 6.25 x 9.25, White House letterhead, November 24, 1956. Letter of thanks for sent birthday wishes. In part: “Thank you so very much for your good wishes to me on my birthday. On special days like these I am especially appreciative of the many wonderful people who constantly think of the President and me.” In fine condition, with a couple stray ink marks and pencil remnants to bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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46. Millard Fillmore. Handaddressed and free-franked envelope, 6 x 3, addressed by Fillmore to, “To His Highness, The Duke of Sax-Weimer, The Hague,” and franked in the lower left, “M. Fillmore.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling, and some pencil remnants to top. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 47. Millard Fillmore. Ink sig-

nature and inscription, “For David L. Perkins, with the respects of Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, N.Y., Jany 7, 1857,” on a 4.5 x 2.5 slip.

Some scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

“Thank you for your help in preserving the James Buchanan House” 48. Betty Ford. Signed book:

The Times of My Life. First edition, later printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1978. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 305 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “Thank you for your help in preserving the James Buchanan House. My best wishes, Betty Ford, Sept 23, 1982.” In fine condition, with mild overall toning to dustjacket, as well as a few small tears. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Somber image of the golf legend and president

49. Gerald Ford and Ben Hogan. Captivating

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the two at the opening of the World Golf Hall of Fame, signed in gold ink

by Hogan and in black felt tip by Ford. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

52. Gerald Ford. TLS signed “Ger-

“If confirmed, I will do my utmost to fulfill the responsibilities of that high office efficiently and effectively” 50. Gerald Ford. TLS signed

“Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.25 x 8, House of Representatives letterhead, November 13, 1973. In a letter of thanks to Charles L. Miller of The Connecticut Bank and Trust Company, Ford writes, in part: “Thank you most sincerely for your note of congratulations on my nomination to be the Vice President of the United States.

This is a signal of honor that has come to me, and I am extremely grateful and terribly humble to be so nominated by the President. If confirmed, I will do my utmost to fulfill the responsibilities of that high office efficiently and effectively.

I hope that I have some assets that may be helpful in bringing about a united America.” Three horizontal mailing creases, light rippling and creasing, and staple marks to the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

51. Gerald Ford. Limited edition

color 16 x 26 lithograph entitled ‘Curing, Not Cloning,’ Ford’s OpEd piece that appeared in the June 5, 2002, issue of the New York Times, signed at the bottom in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford.” In fine condition, with a couple small corner tip creases. This is one of only ten of this particular type of lithograph created. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“The unique photograph taken at the White House in 1981…has become commercialized and cheapened…I will not permit the mistake to be repeated” ald R. Ford,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, no date. In part: “I am returning the photograph of the five Presidents…. I made a commitment with Presidents Reagan, Carter, Bush and Nixon that I would autograph a limited number of prints and no more. I intend to maintain that commitment, so I am returning to you the copy you forwarded to me.

The agreement was made in order to preserve the historical value of the five Presidents’ autographed photo. The unique photograph taken at the White House in 1981, with Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Ford has become commercialized and cheapened because thousands of copies of the photo have been autographed by the four of us. If at all possible, I will not permit the mistake to be repeated. Contrary to the irresponsible news stories, the five Presidents have not benefitted financially by this agreement. I assure you I have not.” In fine condition, with some light creasing along top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Vice President Ford provides a writing sample to an eager collector 53. Gerald Ford. ALS signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 7 x 9, The Vice President, Washington letterhead, January 19, 1974. Responding to a well-known collector/ dealer for a sample of his handwriting, Ford writes, in full: “Your letter of Dec. 13th has been received & I apologize for my tardiness. This was occasioned by a family vacation & a big back-log of work. I congratulate you on your fine project & wish you well.” In fine condition, with a few trivial spots of soiling and some light wrinkling. A scarce handwritten letter from Ford, just months before he would assume presidency after Nixon’s resignation. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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54. Gerald Ford.

Signed book: A Vision for America. Scarce limited first edition of 500 copies (this one numbered 11/100 and in full blue leather with slipcase). Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1980. Hardcover, 6.75 x 10. Signed in blue ballpoint, “Gerald R. Ford” on the colophon page. In fine condition, with some scattered toning and wear to slipcase. A scarce edition since only copies 1–100 were issued in full blue leather with slipcase, while the remaining copies 101–500 were issued in cloth.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

55. Gerald Ford. Signed book: Global Stability.

Limited edition first edition of 100 copies (this No. 5). Northridge, California: Lord John Press, 1981.

Hardcover. 30 pages. 2.25 x 3. A miniature edition of Ford’s address given at the Visa International, Quebec, on September 8, 1980, boldly signed by Ford on the colophon page. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

58. Gerald and Betty Ford. Signed book:

A Time to Heal. First edition, first printing.

NY: Harper and Row, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 454 pages. Signed on the first free end page in blue ink, “Gerald R. Ford,” and “Betty B. Ford.” In fine condition, with some light toning to fore-edges, a bit of scattered light fading to boards, and mild toning to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

59. Four Presidents. Two items:

color satin-finish 7 x 9.75 photo of Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Richard Nixon at the White House, signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald Ford,” “J. Carter,” and “Richard Nixon”; and a black felt tip signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on a white 3.75 x 1 card. Triple-matted with a card featuring a printed Presidential seal to an overall size of 14 x 22. In fine condition, with light contrast to Carter’s signature.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

56. Gerald Ford.

Signed book: A Time to Heal. First edition, later printing. NY: Harper and Row, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 454 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Dr. Earl Wilson, with best regards, Gerald R. Ford 11/17/79.” Scattered light foxing to edges, and creasing, toning, spotting, and a few small edge tears to dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Garfield Congressional report on the 1869 Gold Panic

60. James A. Garfield. Signed book: Investigation into the Causes 57. Gerald and Betty Ford. Color glossy 10

x 8 photo of the Fords posing together in the White House, signed in black felt tip by Gerald and Betty Ford. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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of the Gold Panic: Report of the Majority of the Committee on Banking and Currency. Washington, D. C. Government Printing Offic., 1870.

Contemporary rebound hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 487 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink, “Respects of J. A. Garfield.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and rippling to the pages, and mild staining and soiling to covers, spine, and binding, fading to the spine, and the front hinge a bit weak. The book has been rebacked. Housed in a custom-made cloth covered box with book-like, gilt-lettered spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce Garfield presidential signature 61. James A. Garfield. Large and robust ink signature, as president, “James A. Garfield, May 21, 1881,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip. In fine condition, with a few stray ink flecks and spots of soiling, and light toning along left edge from stain on reverse. Anything from Garfield during his brief tenure in the White House is understandably very desirable. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

62. U. S. Grant.

Ink signature, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 4.75 x 1 clipped slip.

Double matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Grant to an overall size of 14.75 x 18.25. In fine condition, with uniform mild toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

63. U. S. Grant. Ink signature, “Yours truly, U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen. U.S.A., Washington, D.C., March 31st 1866,” on an off-white 4.25 x 3 slip. In fine condition, with horizontal fold near bottom, a couple trivial brushes to date, and light toning along left edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 64. Benjamin Harrison. Engraved vignette

of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3.25, signed under the image in black ink, “Benj.

Harrison.” In fine condition, with uniform toning, and a bit of scattered light soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

65. Benjamin Harrison. DS as president, signed “Benj. Harrison,” one page, 19 x 15.25, March 4, 1892. Harrison appoints Joseph A. Whittier, “upon the nomination of the Governor of the State of Michigan…to be an Alternate Commissioner from the said State, under the act of Congress entitled ‘An Act to provide for celebrating the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, by holding an International Exhibition of Arts, Industries, Manufacturers, and the product of the Soil, Mine, and Sea, in the City of Chicago, in the State of Illinois,’ approved April 25, 1890, and subject to the provisions thereof In the place of George H. Barbour, appointed Commissioner.” Countersigned by acting Secretary of State William F. Wharton. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, two of which pass through Harrison’s signature, light creasing, uniform shade of toning, some light spotting, and reparative tape to the top edge and along folds on reverse. White seal is crisp and intact. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

66. William Henry Harrison. Ink signa-

ture, “W. H. Harrison, Cincinnati 16th Sept 1834,” on an off-white 4.5 x .75 slip affixed to a same size slip. In very good condition, with intersecting creases through portion of signature, scattered toning and soiling, and some show-through from writing on reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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67. Rutherford B. Hayes.

Pristine ink signature, “Rutherford B. Hayes,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with light toning and a faint pencil notation at the bottom border. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

68. Rutherford B. Hayes. Partly-printed

DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 15.75 x 19.75, February 9, 1880. President Hayes appoints John S. Newell “a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Hayes, and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Richard W. Thompson. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a mild shade of toning from previous display. The blue seal is worn, but intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

69. Rutherford B. Hayes. Ink signature,

“R. B. Hayes,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 card. Scattered light toning and soiling, a bit heavier to edges, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

71. Herbert Hoover.

Limited edition spiral bound printed speech entitled “The Constructive Character of the Republican Party,” 7 x 9.5, 30 pages, given in New York City on October 18, 1952. Signed and inscribed on the dedication page, “To F. Baldett, Herbert Hoover.” In very good condition, with a moisture drop to last name of signature, uniform toning to inside pages, and scattered toning and soiling to covers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

72. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: A Remedy for Disappearing Game Fishes. Limited first edition of 990 copies (this being no. 836).

NY: Huntington Press, 1930. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.75, 41 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Gene Kern, Good luck, Herbert Hoover.” In fine condition, with pencil notations and some light soiling to front pastedown. Slipcase is very good, with some partial edge separations, a missing edge piece, and wear and toning to spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

73. Herbert Hoover. Ink signature, “Herbert Hoover, Dec. 23, 1928,” on a beige 6 x 3.75 album page. Scattered toning and foxing, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hayes appoints Richard Nixon!

70. Rutherford B. Hayes. Crisp DS as president, signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, 19 x 15.25, January 17, 1881. Hayes appoints Richard B. Nixon to be Notary Public for the District of Columbia. Countersigned by Secretary of State William M. Evarts. Intersecting folds, light toning, and a few stray pencil marks, and a Department of Justice stamp, otherwise fine condition. White seal in exemplar condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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74. Herbert Hoover.

Leatherbound presentation of Hoover’s speech entitled “The Protection of Freedom,” 4.75 x 7.25, 17 pages. Signed in blue ink on the presentation page, with an inscription to John H. Frederick in a calligrapher’s hand. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

78. Andrew Jackson. Large

ink signature, as president, “Andrew Jackson,” on an off-white 7.25 x 1.5 slip. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, two through single letters of signature, scattered light toning and soiling, and first name of signature a couple shades lighter than last name. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

75. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: On Growing Up. Later printing.

NY: William Morrow and Company, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 160 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Margaret Tennessy and Happy New Year and Merry Christmas from Herbert Hoover.” In fine condition, with some light toning and wear to dustjacket, as well as a clipped inside corner. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

76. Herbert Hoover. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 23, 1935.

Brief letter of thanks. In part: “May I take this opportunity to extend to you and Mrs. Smith my own wishes for a prosperous New Year.” Some scattered light creasing and toning, otherwise fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

79. Thomas Jefferson. Crisp ink signature, “A true copy.

Th: Jefferson,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2.25 slip, clipped from a larger letter or document, with several additional words in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with a vertical fold to left side and a mild shade of overall toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

77. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed DS as

president, one page, 15.5 x 9.5, December 2, 1830.

President Jackson grants David Baum 80 acres of land in Indiana. Signed at the conclusion by Jackson, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. Intersecting folds, old tape toning to edges, scattered creasing, toning, and soiling, and handwritten portions of document and Jackson’s signature, light, but legible, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Granting land in the Northwest Territory on the day the Electoral College selects Madison as the next president 80. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-

printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 15 x 8.75, December 7, 1808.

In part: “Know Ye, that Benjamin Hanna of Columbiana County Ohio having deposited in the Treasury a certificate of the Register of the Land-office at Steubenville whereby it appears that he has made full payment for the north west quarter of Lot or Section Number Twelve of Township Number Twenty in Range Number Seven of the Lands directed to be sold at Steubenville by the act of Congress, entitled ‘An act providing for the sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.’” In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, a single fold through a single letter of each signature, usual rippling and wrinkling, moderate toning, a bit heavier to edges, Jefferson’s signature light, but still completely legible, with Madison’s a shade lighter than Jefferson’s, tape mounting remnants to reverse edges, and light wrinkling. The white wafer seal is toned and cracked, but intact.

On the very day this land grant was executed, the Electoral College chose Madison—who was finishing up a stint as secretary of state—to be the fourth president of the United States, succeeding Jefferson. Jefferson, despite his far-reaching influence as a Founding Father, had become the target of various political attacks and with his popularity waning rejected the notion of another term in office. Until taking the reins of the young nation the following March, Madison joined Jefferson in performing their already assigned tasks, including authorizing documents such as this to Hanna. Hanna became an integral part of Ohio business, opening a general store in New Lisbon in 1814 and later serving as president of the Sandy & Beaver Canal Company, which connected the Ohio River with the Ohio Erie Canal. His grandson, US Senator Marcus Alonzo “Mark” Hanna, would later successfully manage William McKinley’s presidential campaigns. An interest link between early American and Ohio history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

81. Andrew Johnson. LS as president, two pages, 7.5 x 9.5, Executive Mansion letterhead, September 9, 1865.

Letter to F. M. Lincoln, mayor of Boston. In full: “It will be impossible for me to accept the kind invitation extended to me in your letter of the 1st inst. With many thanks for for [sic] your kindness.” Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Johnson, to an overall size of 19.5 x 20. Some light bleeding to signature resulting in a slightly fuzzy appearance, and scattered light wrinkling and toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Your prayers and continued confidence will be a source of help and encouragement in the days ahead” 82. Andrew Johnson. Ink signature, “Andrew Johnson,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

83. Lady Bird Johnson. Two items: Free-

franked envelope with a cachet honoring the Korean War Veterans, 1985, signed in fountain pen, “Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson”; and an engraving of the White House, 8 x 6, signed below the image in black felt tip, “Lady Bird Johnson.” In fine condition, with a bit of light haloing to free-frank signature and a separated top edge. A late twentieth century free-franked mailing rarity! RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

84. Jacqueline Kennedy. TLS, one page, 6 x 8, December 6, 1960.

In a heartfelt letter to Beth Garner, Kennedy writes, in full: “Thank you much for your wonderful, warm letter of good wishes and congratulations. Please give my best to your Mother. It was so kind of her to add the footnote to your letter. Your prayers and continued confidence will be a source of help and encouragement in the days ahead.” In fine condition, with a few faint ink spots. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The future first Irish Catholic president writes of his support for a “resolution for a United Ireland” 85. John F. Kennedy. TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Congress of the United States letterhead, June 6, 1949. Letter to Vincent P. O’Brien, High Chief Ranger, High Standing Committee of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters in Boston, Massachusetts. In full: “This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of May 31st, in which you enclosed a copy of a resolution adopted at the 69th Annual Session of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters. In reply, I wish to thank you for writing me at this time, and for forwarding me a copy of this resolution for a United Ireland. I read the resolution with a great deal of interest, and you may be sure that the views expressed therein will be carefully borne in mind in the event such legislation comes before the House for consideration.” Under his signature, Kennedy adds a handwritten postscript which reads, “I naturally support your resolution whole heartedly.” In fine condition, with small rusty paperclip mark to top edge.

Long before being synonymous with Boston and Massachusetts, Kennedy’s ancestors called western Ireland home. Throughout his life, JFK cherished his Irish bloodline, and during a visit to Ireland during his presidency told of how his great-grandfather came to America with ‘a strong religious faith and a strong desire for liberty. I am glad to say that all of his great-grandchildren have valued that inheritance.’ That pride is visible in this correspondence to the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters, a mutual aid society established to help members in distress. Despite Kennedy’s reference here to “resolution for a United Ireland,” close to 50 years would pass before armed campaigns between Northern Ireland and Ireland ceased thanks to the ‘Good Friday Agreement’—though a truly united Ireland still remains out of reach. Great association between Kennedy’s heritage and the ongoing political unrest in Ireland. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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86. John F. Kennedy. Program for a Salute to Stevenson-Kefauver Dinner on October 17, 1956, at Rutgers Commons, New Jersey, 8.5 x 11, signed in blue ink, “John F. Kennedy,” on an interior page featuring his image and the by-line, ‘U. S. Senator John F. Kennedy, Guest of Honor.’

In very good condition, with scattered moderate toning and soiling to the cover, Kennedy’s page detached with some light creasing and staining, and some scattered light soiling and tearing to the other loose pages.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

John, his brother Robert, and father Joseph, transfer Bronx property to the Archbishop of New York after JFK wins his Massachusetts senate seat and heads for Washington in 1953 87. John, Robert, and Joseph Kennedy. Three

notarized Bargain and Sale deeds, individually signed “John F. Kennedy,” “Robert F. Kennedy,” and “Joseph M. Kennedy,” respectively, all one page both sides, measuring 8.5 x 28 unfolded, two dated December 4, 1952, and one dated January 12, 1953. These documents transfer a parcel of land in the Bronx to the Archbishop of New York. The documents, mostly identical in their phrasing, read, in part: “I, John F. Kennedy, residing at 122 Bowdoin Street, Boston, Massachusetts, party of the first part, and The Archbishop of New York, a New York Corporation…party of the second part, Witnesseth, that the party of the first part, in consideration of Ten ($10.00) dollars lawful money of the United States, and other valuable consideration, paid by the party of the second part, does hereby grant and release unto the party of the second part, its successors, and assigns forever all that certain piece or parcel of land, lying and being in the Borough of the Bronx, City and State of New York.” The parcel in question bordered Waring Avenue and Bronxwood Avenue. A receipt from the Queens County Clerk is stapled to each deed as well. In fine condition, with horizontal storage folds, expected stamps and notations, and some scattered light toning and soiling.

On January 4, 1953, John F. Kennedy was sworn into office as a Massachusetts senator. As a youth, he had grown up in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and maintained a residence there although his permanent address remained in his home state. After his election to the Senate, he sold his property at the corner of Waring and Bronxwood Avenues and signed a lease for his Georgetown House on January 14, the apartment where he later proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier. The couple were married in Newport, Rhode Island on September 12 that same year and returned to Washington to live. In these three notarized documents signed by JFK, his brother Robert, and his father Joseph, the Kennedys transfered property to the Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Spellman, who founded many Catholic private schools in New York and Boston.

An incredible trio of matching documents with excellent interconnected association. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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Scarce 1950s handwritten letter from Kennedy introducing a Stanford friend to the American Ambassador in London

88. John F. Kennedy. ALS signed “John Kennedy,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 8, United States Senate letterhead, no date. Letter of introduction to American financier and diplomat Winthrop Aldrich. In full: “This will introduce Henry James who is working in London on an exchange program for a year. I would appreciate very much any assistance you may find it possible to give him.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original United States Senate transmittal envelope, addressed by Kennedy to “Hon. Winthrop Aldrich, United States Ambassador.”

Winthrop Aldrich, the recipient of this letter, had been appointed ambassador to the United Kingdom by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 and served until 1957.

Henry James was a Kennedy friend who, as the future president notes here, was “working in London on an exchange program for a year.” All three men shared a fondness for Great Britain, it would appear, with Aldrich not only serving as ambassador but also assisted in the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, and Kennedy having been a student of British history. Interestingly, JFK’s father, Joseph Kennedy, Sr., had been one of Aldrich’s predecessors as ambassador. A scarce and desirable example! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce April 1865 whaling ship’s papers… issued five days after Lincoln’s death 89. Abraham Lincoln. In-

triguing and desirable partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.75 x 17, April 20, 1865. Four language ship’s paper issued to “Obed Shearman, master or commander of the Ship called Minerva Smyth…lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for Atlantic Ocean and laden with provisions, stores, and utensils for a whaling voyage.” Signed in the center by Lincoln, “Abraham Lincoln,” and countersigned

by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Paper also bears a five cent revenue stamp to lower left. Intersecting folds (one passing through a single letter of the signature), partial separations along central vertical fold (old reinforcement on the reverse), and slight chipping along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. The white wafer seal is lightly toned but intact, and Lincoln’s signature is bold.

This document was, obviously, signed in advance of Lincoln’s fatal April 14 journey to the theater, and subsequently issued to captain of the Minerva Smyth before the vessel set sail. On April 20—the date that the commander of the Minerva Smyth received these posthumous orders—the War Department announced that it was offering a $100,000 reward for the capture of John Wilkes Booth, who was still at large. The day after this document was issued, Lincoln’s body and the remains of his son, William Wallace Lincoln, were placed on a train, which left Washington, D.C. headed for a presidential burial in Springfield, Illinois. A remarkably scarce document, unusual on many levels. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Scarce twice-signed Civil War letter in which Lincoln requests the position of Quarter-Master for a solider wounded at Gaine’s Mill 90. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated

ALS as president signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, October 9, 1862. Letter to the Quarter-Master General, Montgomery Meigs. In full: “The bearer of this, Elbridge Meconkey, was on Gen. McCall’s staff, and was wounded at Gaine’s Mill. He now wishes to be a Quarter-Master; and I would like to appoint him, if another Q.M. is now needed. Please answer.”

On the reverse of the second integral page, Meigs returns the letter to Lincoln with an endorsement reading “Respectfully returned to the President of the United States. This Department has now calls for details of Quarter-Masters of Volunteers which it cannot supply, & the Quarter Master General will gladly avail of the services of any efficient officer who may be appointed & directed to report to him for duty. M C Meigs. QMG. Q M Generals Office. Oct.10th 1862.” Under Meigs’ endorsement, Lincoln adds an endorsement reading: “Let Elbridge Meconkey be appointed at once. A. Lincoln. Oct. 10, 1862.” In very good condition, with two vertical folds (one passing through a single letter of Lincoln’s letter’s signature), scattered toning and light staining, slight show-through from docketing on reverse, and some light brushing to Meigs’ endorsement.

Signed not once but twice by the 16th president, this document shows Lincoln’s personal involvement in military appointments during the war.

The Battle of Gaines’ Mill took place on June 27, 1862 and the wounded Meconkey met with Lincoln on October 9, 1862—the date of this initial letter—to make his request before personally delivering the message to Meigs. Despite Meigs’ response to “gladly avail of the services of any efficient officer who may be appointed & directed to report to him for duty” and Lincoln’s order that “Meconkey be appointed at once,” there is no reference to the position of quartermaster in Meconkey’s lengthy obituary, published following his 1887 suicide, so he was apparently never appointed. According to volume 5 of the Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, this letter was once owned by famed agricultural author Karl John Theodore Ekblaw. Lincoln presidential items signed on adjoining sheets are rarely encountered as they were usually separated by collectors to create two disjointed documents. This example is especially attractive and notably intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

Crisp signature of the 16th president 91. Abraham Lincoln. Ink signature, “A. Lincoln,” on a

blue and white 2.5 x .75 slip clipped from a check. In fine condition, with a light vertical fold through a single letter of signature, and some light toning to left edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Lincoln appoints an officer in the Veteran’s Reserve Corps

92. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated partly-printed DS as president, one page, 13.5 x 18, August 1, 1864. President Lincoln appoints Senis Hallman to be “a Second Lieutenant in the Veteran’s Reserve Corps.”

Signed at the conclusion, “Abraham Lincoln,” and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 27.5. Intersecting folds, with horizontal fold through tops of a couple letters of signature, scattered toning, creasing, and soiling, fading to handwritten portions of document, but still mostly legible, and mirroring of seal to lower left, otherwise very good condition. The green seal is worn, but intact, and Lincoln’s signature remains quite bold and prominent. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

Lincoln calls for New York troops in the draft which incited riots in the streets 92. Abraham Lincoln. Choice partly-

printed DS as president, one page, 7.5 x 9.5, August 12, 1863. In full: “I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America, and Commander-in-chief of the Army and Navy thereof, having taken into consideration the number of volunteers and militia furnished by and from the several States, including the State of New York, and the period of service of said volunteers and militia since the commencement of the present rebellion, in order to equalize the numbers among the Districts of said States, and having considered and allowed for the number already furnished as aforesaid, and the time of their service aforesaid, do hereby assign Two thousand and fifty as the first proportional part of the quota of troops to be furnished by the Fifth District of the State of New York under this, the first call made by me on the State of New York, under the act approved March 3, 1863, entitled ‘An Act for Enrolling and calling out the National Forces, and for other purposes,’ and in pursuance of the act aforesaid, I order that a draft be made in the said Fifth District of the State of New York, for the number of men herein assigned to said District, and fifty percent in addition.” In fine, clean, unfolded condition, with a tiny tear to extreme top edge and a trivial single spot of foxing beneath Lincoln’s perfect signature. Handsomely cloth matted and framed on its own, then further framed with a color-tinted engraving, an illustration of a recruiting scene, and two plaques, to an overall size of 41 x 23.

In 1863, Lincoln established a military draft to replenish the Union Army’s depleted ranks, with this offered draft requisition targeting men in the Empire State—specifically, a request for 2,050 troops from New York’s 5th district as part of “the first call made by me on the State of New York.” The concept of conscription was a controversial one in the war-torn Union, with the act requiring states to draft men to serve in the armed forces if individual states did not meet their enlistment quotas through volunteers. The federal government oversaw the draft and created provost marshals to enforce it; all white men between the ages of 20 and 45 were eligible. The Conscription Act permitted drafted men to either pay a $300 fee or hire a substitute to escape service if they were drafted. The act, created without due consideration of its consequences, led to civil disturbance in some cities, most notably New York City where rioters battled police for three days, the violence resulting in many deaths.

A controversial but necessary wartime document, perfectly signed and in exquisitely outstanding condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Scarce check bearing a fine signature of the fourth president 94. James Madison. Partly printed check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out

and signed by Madison, payable to Abraham Lands or bearer for $58.37, September 19, 1819. Three old glassine tape reinforcements on reverse, pencil mark to body, scattered light toning and foxing, and a central vertical fold, otherwise very good condition.

During the late 18th and early 19th centuries partially printed checks were not yet commonly used, and checks of that era were usually entirely completed by hand, more closely resembling promissory notes. As such, partially printed examples of early presidents are significantly rarer than their manuscript counterparts. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

95. James Madison.

Self-contained partial DS, signed “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page from a four-language ships paper, 8.25 x 5.25, no date. Madison signs along the top of a document verifying “the vessel…of the burden of about tons, which he as present navigates, is of the United States of America, and that no subjects of the present belligerent powers have any part of portion therein, directly or indirectly, so may God Almighty help him.” In very good condition, with two vertical creases, one passing through a single letter of the last name, uniform block of toning, trimmed edges, and mounting remnants on the reverse. White seal is crisp and intact, and affixed over a portion of the text. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

96. William McKinley. Ink signature,

“Yours very truly, Wm McKinley, Jr,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 irregular slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Uniform toning and slight show-through from adhesive remnant on a reverse edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

9 7 . Wi l l i a m McKinley. Ink

signature, as president, “William McKinley, July 7 1897,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 clipped slip.

In fine condition, with a central vertical fold through a single letter of signature and irregular edges. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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98. James Monroe. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

15 x 9, April 26, 1824. Monroe grants almost 80 acres of land in Mississippi to Thomas Keller. Signed at the bottom by Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. Cloth matted and framed with a seated portrait of Monroe and a name plaque, to an overall size of 32 x 19. In very good condition, with central vertical fold, and scattered toning and rippling.

Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Monroe appoints a Surgeon’s Mate 99. James Monroe. Partly-print-

ed DS as president, one page, 16 x 11, February 12, 1820. President Monroe appoints Henry Stevenson to be “a Surgeon’s Mate in the Sixth Regiment of Infantry.” Signed at the conclusion by Monroe, and countersigned by Secretary of War John C. Calhoun. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light overall toning and foxing, and a few light wrinkles.

The paper seal is toned and slightly worn, but intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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100. Richard Nixon. Signed book: Real

Peace: A Strategy for the West. First edition, first printing. NY: 1983. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 106 pages.

Signed in blue felt tip on the first free end page, “Richard Nixon.” Surface rubbing, a tear to the bottom left corner, and mild paper loss to the spine, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I wish you the very best in your controversy over the World Affairs Council and I am sure that you will hold your own!”

102. Richard Nixon. TLS signed “Dick,” one page, 8 x 10.25, United States Senate letterhead, March 19, 1952. Letter to Stuart Ward of the Commonwealth Club of California. In full: “This is just a note to thank you for sending me the very extensive report on the reactions to the Commonwealth talk. I certainly appreciated your very generous comments and I particularly want to thank you for making it possible for me to address the Club. I have been very pleasantly surprised by the amount of mail we have received from people throughout the State who heard the radio broadcast—apparently you have built up a big listening audience. Needless to say, I wish you the very best in your controversy over the World Affairs Council and I am sure that you will hold your own!” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered trivial soiling, and an extra horizontal fold along bottom edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Some of the critics will not like my hard line on the Soviet Union, but you might think it is too soft!”

104. Richard Nixon.

TLS signed “RN,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 16, 1988. Letter to Sam Devine. In part: “I want you to know how much I appreciated your letter…with the attached column by Alan Horton.

As you know, the ASNE is a high-powered audience and for that reason his positive appraisal of my appearance had particular significance for me. By this time, you should have received your copy of 1999. Some of the critics will not like my hard line on the Soviet Union, but you might think it is too soft!” In fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

103. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: In The Arena. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 384 pages.

Signed in black ink on a Nixon Library and Birthplace bookplate affixed to the first free end page. In fine condition, with some scattered light wear to dustjacket. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

106. Richard Nixon. Folded book page, signed in blue ink, “With best wishes from Richard Nixon, August 4, 1981.” Double matted with a photo of Nixon shaking hands with Elvis Presley to an overall size of 14 x 18. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark at top from matted out inscription. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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107. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. First edition. NY: Grosset and Dunlap, 1978. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 9.5, 1120 pages. Signed on a special prefatory page in black ink.

In fine, never before read, condition, with some light wear to slipcase, interior pages, including signed page remain pristine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

108. Richard Nixon. White

House card, signed in blue ink, “Richard Nixon,” and also bearing a pre-printed signature and sentiment. In fine condition, with a few light spots of toning and soiling.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

111. Barack Obama.

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition, later printing.

NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few creases to dustjacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

112. Franklin Pierce. Large

ink signature, as president, “Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white 6.5 x 2.25 slip, clipped from a larger document, also signed by his Secretary of State W. L. Marcy and one other. Vertical fold through a single letter of signature, mild toning, a bit heavier along fold, and a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

109. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: No More Vietnams. First edition, first printing. NY: Arbor House, 1985. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 240 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink. In fine condition, with some staining to slipcase. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

110. Richard Nixon. TLS signed

“RN,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, July 27, 1992.

Letter of thanks to Proctor Jones with Nixon handwriting the greeting “Dear Proctor.” In part: “I cannot qualify as an expert on economic issues, but the letter you wrote to President Yeltsin last September made a great deal of sense to me.

A tribute to your Bohemian Grove speech on July 25, 1984, is that it reads as well today as it did then.

We sometimes forget that the nation that produced Stalin in the 20th century gave the world Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Pushkin, and Tchayskovsky [sic] in the 19th century.

You are one of the few who recognized early on how much the Americans and Russians have in common.” In fine condition. Nixon had visited the Soviet Union as president in 1972 to address the topic of nuclear peace and apparently shared Jones’s same ideas on the Russians. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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113. Franklin Pierce.

Ink signature, “Very respectfully yr. friend & Servt. Franklin Pierce,” on an off-white lightlylined slip. Matted with an engraved portrait of Pierce to an overall size of 9.25 x 13. In fine condition, with light show-through from a spot on reverse under signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

114. James K. Polk. Ink sig-

nature, “James K. Polk,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip. In very good condition, with two vertical folds through signature, overall toning, a bit heavier to left edge from show-through of adhesive remnants on reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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115. Nancy Reagan.

Signed book: My Turn.

Limited edition first edition (this being No. 175). NY: Random House, 1989.

Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 384 pages.

Signed on the limitations page in black felt tip. In very fine, never before read condition, the interior pages including the signed page, remain pristine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

116. Ronald Reagan. Program, 8.25 x 12, eight pages, for the

1970 Army Ball held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 13, 1970, honoring General William Westmoreland, signed on the cover in black ink by Reagan. In very good condition, with a bisecting vertical fold, light toning and foxing to inside pages, water spot to end of Reagan’s signature and some light surface loss to front cover. Accompanied by an original invitation and envelope, RSVP card and envelope, and an informational card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

‘Dutch’ sends Christmas wishes to the widow of the radio station program director who gave him his first job in 1932 118. Ronald Reagan.

ALS signed “Dutch,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, December 14. A letter to his longtime friend Lydia ‘Hup’ MacArthur. In full: “So much has happened this past year that for the first time since I was a kid it does seem like last Christmas was a long way back. But anyway here it is almost upon us and Nancy & I wish you the merriest of holiday times. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.”

In fine condition. Lydia Hupfer ‘Hup’ MacArthur was the widow of Pete MacArthur, program director of WOC in Davenport, Iowa. In 1932, MacArthur had given a then 21-year-old Reagan his first job as a sports announcer. They would remain friends until her passing at the age of 102 in 1995.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Reagan’s hands are reluctantly tied as Celeste Holm asks the president for help saving two “grand” Broadway theatres 117. Ronald Reagan. TLS as president signed “Ron,” one page, 6.5 x 8.75, White House letterhead, October 19, 1981. Letter to actress Celeste Holm. In full: “Thank you for your letter. I can sympathize with your concern about plans to tear down some of the fine old theaters in New York City but, unfortunately, I am unable to do anything about it. The situation you describe is totally in the hands of the officials in New York City. It would be sad to see these places which are such an important part of our cultural history be destroyed and I can understand your efforts to save The Hayes and The Morosco.

I appreciate your support and send my best wishes.” Reagan pens a postscript under his signature which reads: “P.S. Nancy sends her very best & again we are both sorry about the loss of those grand theatres.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

In fine condition, with a bit of mild haloing around signature and postscript. The Morosco Theatre opened in 1917, two months before Holm was born. Built in 1911, the year President Reagan was born, the Fulton was renamed the Helen Hayes Theatre in 1955. In 1982, the Morosco, the Helen Hayes, and three neighboring theatres were demolished to make room for the Marriott Marquis Hotel and Theatre. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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119. Ronald Reagan.

Signed book: Speaking My Mind. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 432 pages.

Signed in black ink on a bookplate affixed to the second free end page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

120. Ronald Reagan. Signed book: An

American Life. First edition, first printing.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 748 pages. Signed in black ink on a bookplate affixed to the second free end page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

121. Ronald Reagan. Ink signature,

“Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

In fine condition, with a few light creases and some light soiling along bottom edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

122. Eleanor Roosevelt.

TLS, one page, 6 x 8.25, personal letterhead, June 13, 1951. Mrs. Roosevelt sends an imploring letter, in part: “I am having a few people in to meet Judge John Warren Hill on Thursday, June 28th at 4:30 at my hotel, The Park Sheraton, 202 West 56th Street. Judge Hill and I are both very much interested in The Wiltwyck School for Boys and we should like to share our interest with a small group whom we know to have very real concerns for the needs of children.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform toning, a few trivial areas of soiling, a faded pencil notation, and mounting remnants to the corners on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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123. Eleanor Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 6 x 7, Val–Kill Cottage letterhead, June 18, 1955. Letter declining to send a donation. In part: “As much as I would like to help your club get started, I regret I cannot do so. I receive so many similar requests that it would be quite impossible to answer all of them, and I have had to make it a rule not to give to any.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

124. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed

book: The Public Papers and Addresses of Franklin D. Roosevelt Volume I. Limited edition of 500 copies. NY: Random House, 1938.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 911 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, as president, “For William Klein from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Also signed and inscribed underneath by Samuel I. Rosenman. In good condition, with split but intact front hinge, edge toning to signed page passing through the last two letters of FDR’s last name, pencil notations to front pastedown, toning to fore edges, back cover detached but present, and scattered wear and flaking to covers and spine.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“If you have any to spare I should be glad to have them for my collection” 125. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, State of New York Executive Chamber letterhead, May 31, 1932. Letter to a stamp collector. In part: “I note what you say about the pictorial stamps of Liberia, and if you have any to spare I should be glad to have them for my collection.” A typed collector’s caption is affixed to the letter, along with a Roosevelt 1982 postage stamp. Aforementioned stamp and caption, scattered creasing, one through single letter of signature, uniform toning, old tape to top edge, mounting remnants to reverse, and some dampstaining, otherwise very good condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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FDR and newly-appointed Associate Justice Jackson grant a rare 1941 presidential pardon for a National Prohibition Act violation 126. Franklin D. Roosevelt. DS as president, one page both sides, 9 x 13.5, July 30, 1941. The pardon reads, in full: “Louis Sabell pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado to conspiracy (Section 88, Tit le 18, U.S.C.) to violate the National Prohibition Act, and on May fifth, 1932, was sentenced to imprisonment for four months and to pay a fine of Five hundred dollars ($500.00) and to stand committed therefor; and Whereas the said Louis Sabell was received at the County Jail, Denver, Colorado, the designated place of imprisonment, on May fifth, 1932, served his term, and an additional thirty days for nonpayment of the fine; and Whereas the said Louis Sabell was discharged from imprisonment on October fourth, 1932, after taking the oath prescribed under Section 1042, Revised Statutes of the United States; and Whereas it has been made to appear to me that the said Louis Sabell, since his discharge from imprisonment, has been conducting himself in a law-abiding manner: Now, therefore, be it known, that I, Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States of America, in consideration of the premises, divers other good and sufficient reasons me thereunto moving, do hereby grant unto the said Louis Sabell a full and unconditional pardon for the purpose of restoring his civil rights. In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and caused the seal of the Department of Justice to be affixed.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Attorney General Robert H. Jackson.

In very good condition, with three horizontal folds, one passing through Jackson’s signature, and scattered toning and soiling. The red Department of Justice seal is crisp and intact. Accompanied by three addition forms relating to the pardon.

In 1927 and 1928, Louis Sabell was convicted of twice violating Colorado’s State Prohibition Act and made a plea for “executive clemency” to Governor Carr on July 3, 1941. The governor approved the pardon based on “the said liquor laws was repealed by a vote of the people of this state, and it is no longer a criminal offense to possess or sell intoxicated liquor.” The same day Roosevelt appointed Jackson to replace Associate Justice Stone who assumed the position of chief justice from the retiring Hughes. He was sworn in as the associate justice on July 11, 1941, nineteen days before signing this document. He continued to serve as attorney general until August 25, 1941. In the meantime, FDR sent a special message to Congress on July 30 requesting enactment of a price-control bill to curb inflation as the defense bill soared amidst the Axis threat and the demand for goods at home increased. December 7, 1941 the United States officially entered World War II when the Japanese attached Pearl Harbor; Jackson, still on the court became the chief US prosecutor at the Nuremberg war crimes trials at the conclusion of war. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce and desirable 1910 limited edition African Game Trails

127. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: African Game Trails Volume I. Limited edition of 500 copies (this being No. 369). NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1910. Hardcover, 6.5 x 10, 268 pages. Neatly signed in fountain pen on the limitations page. In good condition, with split but attached front hinge, scattered foxing to opening and closing pages and both pastedowns, owner’s label affixed to front pastedown, light wear, crazing and rubbing to leather portions of covers, partial separation to head of spine, toning to fore edges, and light foxing to boards. The signed page remains bright and mostly clean with just some light toning to edges. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Roosevelt praises a soon-to-be Titanic survivor’s book on Chickamauga 128. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8, The Outlook letterhead, June 30,

1911. Letter to Archibald Gracie mentioning his upcoming book The Truth about Chickamauga. In full: “I am distressed to learn that those two pictures were not sent back to you. I cannot quite understand it. I have not the pictures now. I can only account for the failure to return them to you in September 1908 by the fact that my secretary was probably at the time deluged with letters. [next six words added in Roosevelt’s hand] I have forgotten the entire incident. I am greatly interested in your history of Chickamauga. I shall read [Roosevelt has crossed out “with the utmost interest,” and has handwritten the next two words] at once chapter three which you enclose. Now will you stop at Sagamore Hill and take lunch with us, with your daughter, on your motor trip to Greenport? Do not make it a Tuesday or Friday, as on those days I am in town, and do give me a little warning because sometimes I am under great pressure of engagements.” In very good condition, with several professionally repaired edge tears, scattered toning and soiling, and some mild foxing. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Roosevelt sends a letter of thanks for a “patriotic letter” before he leaves to join the 1898 war in Spain: “In the event of hostilities I will give it careful consideration” 130. Theodore Roosevelt. War-dated TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, Navy Department, Washington letterhead, April 11, 1898. In a brief letter of thanks to James Eglington Montgomery, Roosevelt writes, in full: “Many thanks for your patriotic letter. In the event of hostilities I will give it careful consideration. I thank you for your kind words about myself.” A vertical fold near the right edge, passing through one letter of the signature, scattered creasing, some mirroring from another text, and a uniform strip of toning along the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Double suede-matted and framed with an image of Roosevelt and a small informational plaque to an overall size of 26 x 23. In April of 1898, the US entered into war with Spain, and assigned a wildly supportive Roosevelt to lead an eclectic and rugged group of volunteer cavalry from the Southwest Territories; this group would later become known as the legendary ‘Rough Riders.’ Just three months later, Roosevelt would embark on his famous charge up San Juan Hill, an act that would earn him hero status upon his return home, helping him secure the office of Governor of New York. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

131. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter. Limited edition of 260 copies (This being No. 156).

NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1905. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 369 pages.

Neatly signed on the limitations page by Roosevelt. In very good condition, with partial separation to front hinge, pencil notations and remnants to front pastedown and first free end page, light toning to fore-edges, chipped off portion of spine, and scattered light rubbing and wear to covers and spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Big Game Hunting with superb signed Rough Rider portrait

132. Theodore Roosevelt. Signed book: Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains. Limited edition of 1000 copies (This being No. 164). NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1899. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.25, 323 plus 476 pages. Boldly signed under the frontispiece gravure photo, which features him in his Rough Rider uniform; the signature is further authenticated by the printed tissue guard, which notes that the photo is “signed in autograph.” In very good to fine condition, with some mild toning and light edge rippling to signed page, mild toning to other fore-edges and top edges, some chips and paper loss to last two blank pages, and some light wear, rubbing, and trivial edge loss to covers. The book, a combined edition of two of Roosevelt’s earlier volumes on hunting, is illustrated throughout with original etchings and engravings by such notable artists of the day as Frederic Remington, A. B. Frost, and others. A superb example of Roosevelt in his most desirable pose! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The future Chief Justice adeptly handles a reporter’s inquiry about his possible Associate nomination: “The Supreme Court business has been postponed until December, and the questions connected with it are therefore not to be revived until then” 133. William H. Taft. TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 5.5 x 9, War Department letterhead, March 17, 1906. Taft writes to William Butler at the Indianapolis Sun. In part: “Thank you for your kind words. The Supreme Court business has been postponed until December, and the questions connected with it are therefore not to be revived until then. I am sorry if I was remiss in failing to answer one of your letters, but it must have escaped my attention.” In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds (vertical fold touching first letter of signature), and scattered toning and soiling. Accompanied by a vintage fountain pen signature, “Helen H. Taft, Washington, D.C.,” on a light blue custom-made collector’s card.

It is well known that Taft coveted a position on the Supreme Court, but not just any position— only the Chief Justice seat would do. As this letter shows, the press was anxious to confirm whether Taft would replace Associate Justice Henry Brown who was retiring. He reportedly refused the appointment and was given more responsibility by President Roosevelt, including Acting Secretary of State. Ironically, the Chief Justice’s seat became vacant during Taft’s administration, and he would appoint Edward White to the position. Finally, eight years after his administration ended, Taft was nominated to the position by President Harding, achieving his longtime ambition, and serving on the court until 1930. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare unissued ship’s pass signed by Taylor and countersigned by Clayton 134. Zachary Taylor.

Partly-printed DS as president, signed “Z. Taylor,” one page, 10.75 x 15, no date. Unissued scalloptopped ship’s passport, boldly signed at the bottom

by Taylor, and countersigned by Secretary of State John Clayton. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered toning, wrinkling, and creasing. The white wafer seal is toned and slightly worn, but intact.

Any Taylor presidential document is quite uncommon, as he served only 16 months before he died suddenly on July 9, 1850. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

135. William H. Taft.

Bold and stately ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 card. In fine condition, with uniform shade of toning, with a slightly darker strip along the left edge. Accompanied by a clipped signature of his vice president, James Sherman. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

136. Zachary Taylor.

Ink signature, “Z. Taylor, Maj. Genl, U.S. Army,” on an off-white 2.75 x 1 clipped slip. Showthrough from writing on reverse, and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

137. Three Presidents. Engraved por-

trait of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in black felt tip by George Bush and Jimmy Carter, and in blue felt tip

by Gerald Ford. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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From Independence in 1961, Truman sends an author’s edition of Mr. Citizen

138. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Mr. Citizen. Author’s edition.

NY: Bernard Geis Associates, 1960. Hardcover with custom black slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 315 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To Homer Neville from Harry S. Truman, with kindest regards, Independence, Feb. 7. 1961.” In fine condition, with some light toning to edge areas of the signed page, a uniform shade of light toning to fore edges, pencil notation to a blank back page, and some scattered light toning and soiling to covers. Slipcase is in fine condition. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Truman presents a rare limited edition copy of his 1949 Christmas book of Selected Speeches 139. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: A New Era in World Affairs, Selected

Speeches and Statements of Harry S. Truman, January 20 to August 29, 1949.

Limited edition (this being no. 5). The White House: 1949. Hardcover, 6.5 x 10, 59 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Hon. John W. Snyder with the best wishes for a Merry Christmas. Harry S. Truman Dec. 25, 1949.” In fine condition, with some minor rubbing to cover corner tips. A rare offering as just a scant few have appeared at public auction; this copy was offered at Christie’s in 2009. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

140. Harry S. Truman. TLS,

one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 30, 1964. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “The autograph you requested is the signature to this letter. I am glad to send it to you and appreciate the fact that you want it.” In fine condition, with some light wrinkling and some light toning from adhesive remnants on reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The president names a New Jersey official to a 1951 UN program on crime prevention 142. Harry S. Truman. TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White

141. Harry S. Truman. Ink signature, “Harry S. Truman

2-11-60,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.5 card. In fine condition, with a couple light pencil lines around signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

House letterhead, November 12, 1951. From Key West, Truman writes New Jersey Department of Institutions and Agencies Commissioner Sanford Bates. In part: “It gives me pleasure to appoint you as one of the representatives of the United States to participate in the program for the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders which the United Nations is undertaking as a consequence of the transfer to the United Nations of the functions of the International Penal and Penitentiary Commission.” A few creases, intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a horizontal fold touching the top of his name, light toning, and a faint paperclip impression, otherwise fine condition.

Desirable international crime content penned from Truman’s ‘Little White House.’ Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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A rare, unusually large and casual 1961 group photo signed

by Truman and Linkletter, offering a personal glimpse of the former president’s life in retirement 143. Harry S. Truman. Vintage matte-finish 15 x 19 photo of

Truman, Art Linkletter, Gordy Lyon, and Bob Garsen all shaking hands, matted to an overall size of 21 x 26, signed and inscribed on the mat in black ink, “Kindest regards to David Cohen from Harry S. Truman 7-19-61” and also signed and inscribed on the mat in blue ballpoint, “To my great friend and inspiration ‘David Cowan’ Gordy Lyon,” “For David Cohen, Shalom! Art Ben-Linkletter,” and “The best always to a great friend, in a great store! David Cohen from Bob Garsen.” Framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 28.5. In fine condition.

Though Truman spent much of his retirement years privately, he did not entirely disappear from view. An unpopular president while in office, his reputation grew favorably in his post-presidency. He had many visitors at Independence including presidents Johnson and Nixon as well as entertainment personalities such as Jack Benny who shot a 1959 television program there in which Bob Garsen, pictured in this photograph, appeared as a member of The Sportsmen Quartet. Lyon signed the photograph “David Cowan” (as a misspelling or intentional joke) and Art Linkletter, whose popular TV game show People Are Funny had stopped producing new episodes in 1960, and published his latest book, Kids Still Say the Darndest Things, in 1961. A rare and highly desirable oversized photo of a relaxed Truman with some of the popular entertainment figures of the 1950s and 1960s. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“The President” presents a limited edition to his executive administrative assistant 145. Harry S. Truman. Signed book: Mr.

144. Harry S. Truman. Vintage matte-finish 13.75 x 11 photo of Truman posing next to an Army officer at a formal event, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Major General William H. Harrison, with kindest regards from Harry S. Truman 6/14/61.” Noticeable creases to edges and corners, some lightly affecting portions of signature and inscription, and scattered silvering, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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President. Limited edition. NY: Farrar, Straus, and Young, 1952. Hardcover with custom-made Japanese linen slipcase, 8.25 x 11.25, 253 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the limitations page, “D.E.B., To: David E. Bell, From: The President, White House, August 10, 1952,” with Truman adding, “To an able & efficient public servant!,” under his color image adjacent to the limitations page. In fine condition. Bell worked for Truman in the White House from 1951 to the end of his administration as his assistant and speech writer. In 1960 he became Kennedy’s Director of the Bureau of the Budget. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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149. Martin Van Buren. Ink signa146. Harry S. Truman. Matte-

finish 3.25 x 5 photo, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “Harry S. Truman, 1-22-69.” In fine condition, with irregular borders and a light vertical crease to beginning of signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

ture as president, “Yours, M. Van Buren, W[ashington], Nov. 28, 1840,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 clipped slip affixed to an identical size slip. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal fold, the latter of which passed through the “a” and “n” of the signature, and some scattered toning and foxing.

Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

150. Martin Van Buren. Ink signature, “With my respects, 147. Harry S. Truman. Signed books: Memoirs (Year of Decisions

and Years of Trial and Hope) in two volumes. First edition. Garden City: Doubleday & Company, 1955. Hardcover with dustjackets and slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 594 and 596 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page of each volume to Lyman Levistein, both dated August 19, 1964. In fine condition, with pencil notations to both first free end pages, light toning to both dustjackets, and light wear to slipcase. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

M. Van Buren, Linderwald, August 8th, ‘58,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.75 lightly-lined slip. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold through first letter of signature, light show-through from adhesive on a reverse edge, and a uniform shade of toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

151. Edith Bolling Wilson. White

House card, 4.25 x 2.75, signed boldly in ink, “Edith Bolling Wilson.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

152. Woodrow Wilson. Ink signature, 148. John Tyler. ALS, one vertically-lined page, trimmed to a size of 4.5 x 2.75, no date. Brief letter to a collector. In full: “In compliance with your polite request, I forward you my autograph.” A couple horizontal folds, mild overall toning, a bit heavier to left edge, and a bit of trivial soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Woodrow Wilson,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 slip. Vertical fold through last couple of letters of signature, some light creases and wrinkles, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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Rare and desirable Washington presidential free frank

153. George Washington. Hand-addressed and

free franked mailing panel, as president, 4.75 x 3.5, addressed by Washington to “David Stuart Esq., Hope Parke, Fairfax Cty, Virginia,” and franked in the lower left, “President US.” Panel has been professionally silked on the reverse. Aforementioned silking, several small edge separations and areas of edge loss, and uniform toning with some scattered areas of heavier foxing and staining, otherwise good to very good condition. Despite the flaws, Washington’s writing remains quite crisp and bold. Stuart purchased his Hope Parke plantation in 1785, and was appointed by President Washington as the Virginia representative on the first board of Commissioners of the Federal City. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Large and bold Washington presidential signature 154. George Washington. Ink signature, as president, “G:o Washington,” on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 vellum slip, countersigned “By the President, Edm: Randolph,” as secretary of state. In very good condition, with horizontal fold passing through upper portions of several letters of signature, and scattered light foxing and toning. Washington’s signature measures an impressive 4.5 inches long. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Washington apportions bounty land from the Proclamation of 1754 to the estate of the late Captain Stobo 156. George Washington. ADS, signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 7.25 x 5, January 25, 1774. Document reads: “The Estate of Capt. Stobo on acct. of the Proclamation of 1754. D. 1770 Aug To his quote of the 1st advance voted at Treasy of this date…£9.0.0 1771 Mar. To his dividend of the 2d advance voted at Winchester at this time…6.15.0 1772 Nov To his propn. of the Contingent acct sett’d at Treasy this day…4.9.7 To his propn of the Exps. of Survey in the tract of 28400 acres 9000 of wch being his…11.10.0 1774 Jan 2 To his pn of the last contingent act exhibited this day…8.12.” Washington totals the figures at the bottom, signing underneath, “E Excepted pn. Go: Washington.”

In good to very good condition, with repaired previous central vertical and horizontal separations, chips to edges, scattered creases, mainly to edges, and moderate soiling. All writing is very easily readable. The document appears to have been silked on its reverse and is affixed to an identical size sheet, with a small area on the back exposing a small docketing notation in Washington’s hand.

In 1753, the British decided to expand their settlements in order to take advantage of the growing fur trade with the Native American population and had Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia inform the French of their intentions; the governor then dispatched Washington and the Virginia regiment to the forks of the Ohio River to establish a fort there and hold it. To encourage enlistment in the Ohio Expedition, the governor issue the Proclamation of 1754 on February 19 which stated that any soldier was entitled to receive bounty lands based on their rank and pay in additional to their normal pay. Nearing their destination, Washington charged his men to build Fort Necessity, 37 miles shy of the forks to avoid a large French force.

On July 3, 1754, Washington’s forces were defeated at the Battle of Great Meadows and the fort was surrendered the next day. As a condition of the surrender terms, Captains Robert Stobo and Jacob Van Braum were taken as hostages to Fort Duquesne. While there, Stobo made sketches of the fort and plans for its destruction, then managed to have them smuggled to the British. The French recovered these plans at the Battle of Monongahela; Stobo was moved to Quebec, tried and convicted as a spy. After his death sentence was commuted to confinement, he managed to escape to Halifax, then returned to Quebec to inform Wolfe’s advancing forces of the area. This information led to Wolfe’s victory and the fall of Quebec. Stobo joined the British army and received a serious head injury while stationed in Havana, Cuba. As a result of his injuries and bounty land promised him in the Lake Champlain area were invalidated, he committed suicide. In 1771, unaware of Stobo’s death, Washington sent Stobo a letter informing him that he had sent in for his land claim along the Ohio River.

Washington himself took on the enterprise of distributing the bounty lands among the soldiers who participated in the Ohio Expedition. In 1770, he traveled to the Ohio River to locate tracts of land and sent Captain William Crawford to survey it in 1771. The idea was to purchase the land under one 200,000-acre as joint owners, then apportion the land among the soldiers who served on the Ohio Expedition. Because some of land was described as “bad and hilly” the grantees then could keep or sell their allowed lands. Stobo’s 9,000-acre share went to his estate, and while the Ohio Expedition ended in failure, it did eventually lead to the expulsion of the French during the 1754-1760 French-Indian Wars and put the American colonies on the road to independence. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Exceptionally rare and choice Washington letter concerning his grandson, highlighted by its intact, beautifully-signed free frank 157. George Washington. ALS signed “Go: Washington,” one page, 8 x 9.75, October 7, 1799. A beautifully penned letter to Tench Francis.

In full: “A few days after giving you the trouble of my last, two boxes came to hand with sundry articles of equpmt for Mr. Custis; but no letter, invoice or account accompanying them, it is not known whether a cloak, which was requested at the time the other things were, has been provided or not.— If, as this little commission has passed through your hands, you could give me any information respecting the matter, it would be kindly received; and might be the means of preventing a double provision of this article.

I pray you to present me, respectfully, to your Lady—& neighbor Mrs. Ponch—in which Mrs. Washington writes. I am Sir, Your most Obedt and very Hble Servant. Go: Washington.”

In the lower left, Washington adds a short postscript which reads, “P.S. Your favr of the 27th ulto is just rec’d.” Second integral page bears a hand-addressed and free franked panel, addressed by Washington to, “Tench Francis, Esq. of Philadelphia,” and franked in the lower left, “Go: Washington,” with “Free” in the upper right in another hand. Panel also bears an October 7, Alexandria postmark. Very clean, and in very good condition, with intersecting folds, a vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, professional silking to the reverse of both pages, with several repairs to separations and areas of paper loss, reinforcement along hinge, a couple thin areas to page, and some scattered light toning and spotting.

Custis grew up at Mount Vernon after the death of his father and Washington took charge of the young man’s education. After a couple of brief attempts at college, Washington arranged for his grandson to join the cavalry to instill him with discipline. The sensitive Custis had been pampered by his grandmother Martha, and Washington felt an obligation to put the young man on the right path. He wrote Quartermaster Clement Biddle and ordered what accoutrements were needed as a “cornet of the horse” including “a pair of Pistols and Horseman’s Sword, Silver mounted / A Saddle, the best kind... / Holsters, and caps, to suit the Pistols / A proper Horseman’s Cap or Helmet / A horseman’s Clock, suitable to the Unifrm.” When the articles arrived without a packing slip or invoice, the cloak seemed to be missing, and he wrote Tench Francis, the purveyor of public supplies, to inquire of the cloak’s whereabouts. One of the requirements of the horse regiment was to keep their uniforms “neat and clean,” and without a cloak, the young cornet would be out of uniform. Custis finished the academy where he excelled and placed first in Cavalry Tactics and later became an aide-de-camp to General Charles C. Pinckney, achieving the rank of colonel. During the War of 1812 he volunteered to defend Washington, D.C. at the Battle of Bladensburg. This is a rare and outstanding example, with both great association and an intact free frank. As expected, the franks were very often separated from their letters over the years and are now very seldom found as a pair. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1500)

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notables Governor Adams appoints a militia lieutenant

158. Samuel Adams. Partly-printed

DS, one page, 14.75 x 9.5, October 13, 1795. Governor Adams appoints Thomas Spring a “Lieutenant of a Company in the fifth Regiment of the first Brigade, Sixth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth.” Signed on the left side under the embossed seal, “Samuel Adams,” and countersigned at the bottom by John Avery.

Framed to an overall size of 16 x 10.25. Intersecting folds, with a horizontal fold passing through tops of a few letters of signature, a few small separations along folds, and uniform toning, otherwise very good condition. A boldly signed example. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Arnold builds a new home in New Brunswick while opening a new trade business with the West Indies 159. Benedict Arnold. One of the most well-known traitors in history, Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was a successful general from Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, up until he switched sides and got caught trying to help the British in 1780. ALS, one page, 7.5 x 9, October 17, 1786. Brief letter to James Hayt in new Brunswick, written in Arnold’s difficult to decipher hand. In part: “Pray forward the inclosed & oblige, B. Arnold…Should you & Mr. Huey send a vessel here this fall, she must leave St. Johns, by the middle or so Novr. B. A.” Reverse bears an address panel in an unknown hand In good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, old tape along left edge, scattered toning, creasing, and soiling, paper loss to top right corner, and a wax seal remnant to right edge.

In 1785, Arnold moved to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, in the hopes of restoring his personal fortune. Forming a partnership with his son Richard and old military friend Munson Hayt, they acquired land, lumberyards, shipyards, retail stores, and a warehouse and established trade with the West Indies. However, Arnold the merchant was constantly embroiled in petty litigation and squabbles over bad debts and bad deals. He also accused St. John businessman James Hayt of mishandling his New Brunswick property in his absence and got involved in a vicious defamation suit with Munson Hayt. The general became so publicly unpopular that an effigy was burned in front of his house in full view of his wife and children. In December 1791, the Arnold family left St. John for good and returned to London where he died. His widow sold the last of his St. John’s land holdings and wrote to her children “I have rescued your father’s memory from disrespect, by paying all his just debts.” Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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160. Yuri Andropov.

Appointed KGB chief in 1967, he became a full member of the Politburo in 1973. His firm handling of dissident movements enhanced his reputation, enabling him to be chosen as Brezhnev’s successor in 1983, but he died after less than 15 months in office. Three pristine greeting cards, 6.5 x 3.5 and 3.5 x 6.75, each bearing a Russian sentiment printed on the interior, and each signed in blue ballpoint.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

161. David Attenborough. Two color satin-finish 10 x 8 photos, including one of Attenborough amongst a group of lizards, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

162. Saint Gregorio Barbarigo. Italian cardinal and diplomat (1625–1697). He was beatified by Pope Clement XIV in July of 1771, and canonized by Pope John XXIII on May 26, 1960. LS in Latin, signed “G. Card Barbarigo,” one page, 8 x 11.5, October 24, 1588. Untranslated letter to another cardinal.

Intersecting mailing folds, and some light creasing and toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rare fully signed check from the inventor of the telephone 163. Alexander Graham Bell. Scottish-born scientist and inventor (1847–1922) who conceived the telephone, founded the Bell Telephone Company, and invented various devices for aiding the deaf. Bank check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Bell, “Alexander Graham Bell,” payable to Little, Brown & Co. for $22.50, November 9, 1882. Three horizontal folds, with a central fold repaired on reverse, missing lower right corner tip, and some light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Barton tries to track down a copy of her book The Red Cross-In Peace and War after learning of a pirated edition 164. Clara Barton. Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross.

ALS, two faintly-lined pages both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 24, 1909. Barton writes to her secretary. In part: “I have tried all these last days to find where a copy of the Red Cross in Peace & War could be found. Not alone for your friend, but for myself as well, for I have only one, and always in danger of losing that, but I have no idea where, or if, it can be found. The publishing company went to pieces almost directly after the work was out, and I have no knowledge of them…. Mr. Atwater a year or two ago told me of another party who he thought was publishing and selling it surreptitiously and he proposed to look it up….I am glad to be able to tell you that you may remove the greater burden of your fears for me, for although I am not yet up to ‘sixteen hours a day,’ I can meet the ordinary desires of my friends, and beg that you at least not hesitate to write me for what you want to know, or what you would like to say….The Buffalo demonstration was fine. A few exhibitions of that character would be of immense value.” Double matted and framed, so all four pages may be read, to an overall size of 21 x 14. In fine condition.

As an author, Barton wrote the aforementioned The Red Cross-In Peace and War which was produced by the American Historical Press in 1898 but quickly went out-of-print. According to her letter, her lifelong friend Dorence Atwood, a former prisoner of war whom she met at infamous Andersonville, informed her that a pirated edition of her book had surfaced before 1909. While Barton suffered from colds almost every year, they began to take their toll on her in her later retirement years. She also suffered from pain which she described in one of her letters as “neuralgia.” In spite of these illnesses, she complained little and attended occasional Buffalo demonstrations. By 1910, Barton’s health declined and she contracted pneumonia from which she never truly recovered. She died on April 12, 1912 at her home in Glen Echo, Maryland at the age of 90 surrounded by her friends and was buried at Oxford, Massachusetts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

166. Leonid Brezhnev. Lead-

165. Joseph Bonanno. Mobster (1905–2002) who became boss

of one of the most prominent crime families in the world. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to Wilma Pelland for 5.45, March 14, 1978. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a central vertical crease and some show-through from stamps on reverse.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

er of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS in Russian and signed on the reverse, one page both sides, 8 x 11.5, May 17, 1945.

Document awarding Major Nepomnyaschi, Shulim Froymovich, with the ‘Order of the Great Patriotic War, I Class.’ Scattered light surface creasing, uniform toning, multiple stamps and notations, and scattered, small tears along the edges, otherwise very good condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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An insightful and significant letter from “Your loving son, Alec,” written to his father in 1878 after a “lightning accident” threatened the integrity of his fledging invention, and possibly, his family’s lives...highlighted by a one-of-a-kind sketch of two connected telephones

167. Alexander Graham Bell. ALS signed “Your loving son, Alec,” eight pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, June 10, 1878. A rare and lengthy letter to his mother and father. In part: “I am quite troubled by your account of the lightning accident at Tutelo Heights. The accident shows that the earth terminals of your telephone line are defective for the current found a shorter path to the ground through two of your poles than by the proper path.

quarter of an inch in diameter. If you have not wires of this thickness a bundle of wires should be employed. In the town-house let the earth wire be soldered to both gas and water pipes. In any case let the wire be connected to the water-pipes. Instances have been known in which a lead gas-pipe has been fused by lightning & the gas set on fire. Water-pipes should always be preferred—but both water-pipes & gas-pipes are best.

How do you make earth at either end of your line? I presume that the town end of the line is connected with the gas or water pipes and that your end is attached to the lightning rod of the house. As I do not know your connections I shall merely state what connections I should advise in order to prevent a repetition of the accident—which might have been more serious had the poles not been struck and thus afforded a partial passage to the earth.

At your end of the line it is necessary that communication should be established with the moist earth. This is absolutely necessary for safety from lightning—Whenever lightning does damage you have conclusive proof that there is no metallic pathway to the moist earth—Your earth connection is therefore defective. Lightning-rods are often carelessly put up & in your case I have no doubt that the lower terminus of the lightning rod fails to reach a permanently moist stratum of earth. I would advise you to carry good thick wires or bundles of wires to your various rain-water cisterns.

For safety your earth wires should consist of very thick wire about a

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Attach to the end of the wires a piece of metal having large surface—such as a large plate of tin—or—an old chain—and drop it into your rain water cistern. The water in the well would form a beautiful path to the earth but I don’t advise you to make connection with it for in the first place the metal terminal would oxidize & cause your drinking water to taste badly— & secondly the water of the well would probably have a sulphurous taste after each thunder-storm.

It is not absolutely certain that your rain-water cisterns make connection with the moist earth in dry weather. If they hold water well in dry weather they are probably pretty well insulated from the moist earth which is not desirable.

If you want to be absolutely sure of reaching damp earth carry a wire over the hill down to the neighbourhood of your duck-pond and having attached to its end a large metallic surface—bury it as deeply as possible in the mud.

If you have a good connection with a permanently moist stratum of earth—you need never fear lightning and your posts will be safe. I suppose you have Magneto call-bells.”

On the lower half of the last page, Bell has sketched two telephones, one identified as “Town house,” the other as “Tutelo Heights.” He’s drawn and labeled “Gas pipe,” “Water pipe,” “dip into rain-water / well,” “tip into / rain water / well,” “Lightning / rod of / house,” “Bury in / duck-pond.” Bell adds, “Don’t forget to put a metallic plug in the holes marked A [the hole labeled “A” is marked on each telephone sketch] if there is danger of a thunder-storm.

This is not necessary for safety – but advisable as a protection for the Telephones.” In the lower left, Bell has written his father’s name, “Prof.

A.M. Bell Brantford.”

Accompanied by a mailing envelope addressed in Bell’s hand to his father, postmarked “Washington, Dec. 30.” In very good condition, with partial separations along fragile central horizontal and vertical mailing folds, scattered toning and soiling, and a couple extra horizontal folds to second set of pages.

In 1870, the Bell family left London for “the new world,” where they purchased 10.5 acres of land at Tutelo Heights, near Brantford, Ontario.

By 1874, Bell’s work on the harmonic telegraph was quickly advancing; by 1875, he had developed an acoustic telegraph, and on March 7, 1876, Bell received his patent. The date of this letter, merely two years after the patent was obtained, demonstrates the exceptional progress of this fledgling invention.

Already functioning and in practical usage, the early mechanics of the telephone were complicated and required extreme attention to detail and assemblage, without which, disastrous—even fatal— results could occur. Bell writes that he is “quite troubled by your account of the lightning accident at Tutelo Heights. The accident shows that the earth terminals of your telephone line are defective for the current found a shorter path to the ground through two of your poles than by the proper path,” and goes on to draw a remarkable diagram—two telephones—showing the correct mechanical assemblage to ensure proper function and above all, safety. “As I do not know your connections I shall merely state what connections I should advise in order to prevent a repetition of the accident—which might have been more serious had the poles not been struck and thus afforded a partial passage to the earth.” He provides in-depth instructions, “Don’t forget to put a metallic plug in the holes marked A if there is danger of a thunder-storm. This is not necessary for safety – but advisable as a protection for the Telephones,” and assures that, “If you have a good connection with a permanently moist stratum of earth—you need never fear lightning and your posts will be safe.” Bell then signs the lengthy letter using the moniker, “Alec,” a name used exclusively by his wife and family.

Only a century after Benjamin Franklin harnessed the power of lightning, Bell took that electrical pulse, launched it through a copper wire, and in that one instant, changed the way human kind would communicate...forever. An exemplary letter from the iconic inventor, dating from the very formative years of the invention that would literally connect the world. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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168. British Royalty. Three

items: two address panels, 4.75 x 2.75 and 4.25 x 3.75, the first hand-addressed and signed by Edward VII, “Prince of Wales,” and the second hand-addressed and signed by William IV, “Clarence-Dublin”; and an ink signature, “George R.,” clipped from a document, 7 x 3. In very good condition, with scattered toning and light soiling, trimmed edges, and two small areas of paper loss to William IV’s sheet. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Notorious Brooklyn Bridge jumper 169. Steve Brodie.

New Yorker (1861– 1901) who claimed to have jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge and survived on July 23, 1886, although it remains highly disputed.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Steve Brodie,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3 card. Adhesive remnant to lower edge, uniform light toning, and some light pooling of ink to signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The rebel founder of Brown University writes to a Continental Congress delegate 170. Moses Brown.

Co-founder of Brown University (1738–1836), he was also responsible for the construction of the first factory houses during the American industrial revolution. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 12.5, July 16, 1781. Letter to John Alsop. In part: “I was at Nantucket at this yearly meeting, at Falmouth and North W to Pembrook. Since which at our Quarterly Meeting and friend are generously well…Many friends have been comforted to find Thomas was a Live and that friend amongst you was favored to Loose him and let him go, his payment of missed taxes does not break with him here where Charity is prevalent, tho the Testimony against War in this respect increases Amongst us, I have had very little opportunity save at meetings with him which seems some disappointment, however his Company & Service having been very Satisfactory.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few small separations along folds, scattered toning, and a small hole to left edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Bunsen relays his schedule of chemistry lectures 171. Robert Bunsen. German chemist

(1811–1899) who discovered the elements cesium and rubidium and who developed the laboratory burner that now bears his name.

ALS in German, signed “R. W. Bunsen,” one page, lightly-lined, 8.75 x 5.5, April 17, 1884. In full (translated): “I will begin my lectures in Experimental Chemistry Thursday, April 24 at 9 o’clock in the morning, the practical chemical experiments in the laboratory Friday April 25 at 10 o’clock.” In fine condition, with mailing folds and some mild scattered wrinkling and toning. A terrific scientific reference by the esteemed chemist. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

172. Luther Burbank. Emi-

nent American horticulturist and researcher (1849–1926) credited with developing hundreds of plant varieties and hybrids, including the spineless cactus, the Shasta daisy, and the Burbank potato.

Signed book: Stories of Luther Burbank and His Plant School. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1920. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.5, 194 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Cousin Lillian, with the admiration and esteem of Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Calif. May 27th, 1920.” In very good condition, with uniform toning to signed page, as well as remaining pages, rusty paperclip to top of signed page with an FDC and news clippings clipped to the other side, rear hinge a bit weak, and scattered wear and soiling to covers and spine, as well as some light fraying. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

173. Herman Cain.

Signed book: This Is Herman Cain! Limited edition #961/1000. NY: Threshold Editions, 2011. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 222 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. In fine condition, with collector’s edition label affixed to bottom of signed page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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174. Clementine Churchill. Wife of

Winston Churchill (1885–1977). TLS signed “Clementine S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, 10 Downing Street letterhead, October 17, 1940. Churchill writes to Monsieur Torres, in full: “I am so very sorry to receive your sad letter, and I do hope that events may turn out less badly than from what you tell me they are likely to do. I wish so much that I had been able to help you.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, one passing through a single letter of the signature, uniform toning with a few darker areas, and three circular mounting remnants along the top border. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

175. Civil Rights. Four items: three souvenir TQSs on separate 8.5 x 11 pages, each signed at the conclusion in felt tip or pencil by the respective author. Signers are: Ossie Davis (On Malcolm X), Charles Evers (Have No Fear), and James Cameron (The Last Lynching); and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Shirley Chisholm standing on the steps of the capital, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with some light corner creasing to the typescripts and a bit of a grainy appearance to the photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Furthering understanding and friendship between the English-speaking peoples is now more important than ever” 176. Winston Churchill. Typed statement, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, dated February 1957. From La Pausa, Roquebrune, Churchill issues a statement. In full: “I send the George Washington Birthday ball all good wishes for success. The cause of the English-Speaking Union’s Educational Trust is a most worthy one, and its work of furthering understanding and friendship between the English-speaking peoples is now more important than ever.” Small separation along one of the horizontal folds, a punch hole to top left and some scattered light creasing and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

For the first time ever, the British celebrated George Washington’s birthday in style in 1957, all for the benefit of the English-Speaking Union, an international educational charity founded in 1918. Although the elderly Churchill was unable to attend the fete, the great statesman respected what he viewed as the organization’s worthy cause of “furthering understanding and friendship between the English-speaking peoples,” something that was “now more important than ever.” Having led his nation through the perils of World War II, Churchill continued to watch as an expansive arms race grew during the Cold War, once again threatening the peace of the world. The former prime minister spoke on the topic just a month earlier, emphasizing his belief that world peace depended on a strong friendship between Britain and the United States, and hoped that his legacy would include having achieved as much for peace as he had gained in war. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Churchill’s love of animals is revealed in correspondence about his miniature poodle, Rufus, his constant companion through the war years and retirement 177. Winston Churchill. Churchill had a miniature poodle named Rufus. After Rufus was run over and killed while Churchill was attending the Conservative Party Conference at Brighton, England, in October 1947, the former prime minister was given another miniature poodle by Walter Graebner, his Life magazine editor for his war memoirs. When Churchill introduced his new poodle he would say, “His name is Rufus II–but the II is silent.”

Collection of seven TLSs, six signed “Winston S. Churchill,” and one signed “W. S. Churchill,” all one page, various sizes, all written to Miss B. Lobban who cared for Rufus II at the Duke Street Kennels.

- January 27, 1948. In full: “I am so sorry that Rufus has developed this distressing complaint, and I hope you will let me know at the end of the three weeks whether or not he has recovered. After the said loss of the first one, I feel that I would rather not have another dog just now.

Please do not therefore look for another poodle for me. I will write to Mr. Graebner about this. I am very grateful to you for the trouble you have taken in looking after Rufus during my absence abroad. Pray let me know what is owing in the way of veterinerary [sic] fees.”

- December 14, 1953. In full: “Thank you so much for your gift and for remembering my birthday. I was so glad to see Rufus back looking so well and happy.” Three days earlier, his wife Lady Clementine Churchill, accepted the Nobel Prize in Literature in his name because he was at a meeting with President Eisenhower and French Prime Minister Joseph Laniel in Bermuda. On November 30th, Churchill had celebrated his 79th birthday.

- December 4, 1956. In full: “Rufus is delighted with his new blue collar and lead, and it suits him very well. It is so kind of you to remember him again and to send him such a lovely present. Thank you very much.”

- December 5, 1957. In full: “How very kind of you to think of Rufus again on my birthday, and to send him such an attractive and useful present. Thank you so much.” On November 30th, Churchill had celebrated his 83rd birthday.

- December 2, 1958. Fine condition with 5.25” x 4.25” Prime Minister envelope postmarked December 2, 1951, stained at right edge. In full, “It was indeed kind of you to remember my birthday, and to send Rufus a new collar and lead. It suits him well, and he is most proud of it. Thank you so much.” On November 30th, Churchill had celebrated his 84th birthday.

- December 2, 1960. In full: “How very kind of you to remember my birthday again and send Rufus such a lovely coat. It will be most useful to him in the cold weather. Thank you so much.” On November 30th, Churchill had celebrated his 86th birthday.

- December 2, 1961. In full: “How very kind of you to remember my birthday again, and to send Rufus a smart new collar and lead, which he is wearing with pleasure. Thank you so much.” On November 30th, Churchill had celebrated his 87th birthday.

In fine overall condition, with most of the letters showing typical mailing folds. Most are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes, and all are housed in a quarter navy morocco over blue cloth slipcase.

Churchill was well known for his love of animals. He had a ginger tom he adored but none was more beloved than his miniature poodle, Rufus, on whom he doted. The two were inseparable and he couldn’t stand to be parted from his dog. He was even known to have left debates being argued in the House of Commons to check on Rufus’ welfare.

Rufus spent the war years and retirement at his master’s feet, following him around the house, and even joining Churchill in bed. He also dined with the family: “The poodle [Rufus] ate in the dining room with the rest of the [Churchill] family. A cloth was laid for him on the Persian carpet beside the head of the household, and no one else ate until the butler had served Rufus’s meal. One evening at Chequers [Churchill’s country estate] the film was ‘Oliver Twist.’ Rufus, as usual, had the best seat in the house, on his master’s lap. At the point when Bill Sikes was about to drown his dog to put the police off his track, Churchill covered Rufus’s eyes with his hand and said, “Don’t look now, dear. I’ll tell you about it afterwards.” A fabulous collection of letters with wonderfully personal canine association. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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181. Civil Rights: Farmer and Meredith. Farmer was

a Civil rights leader (1920–1999) who, amongst other things, initiated the 1961 Freedom Ride, an organized act that led to the desegregation of interstate transportation; Meredith was a Civil rights icon (born 1933) who gained worldwide attention in 1962 when, after a public political struggle between JFK and segreationist Governor Ross Barnett, he became the first black student admitted to the University of Mississippi. Two 8 x 10 photos, glossy and satin-finish, one featuring James Farmer exiting a building, signed in black felt tip, and the other showing Meredith seated at his desk, signed in black felt tip, “James H. Meredith, 8 Aug 97.” In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance to Farmer’s image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

184. William Clark. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Wm.

182. Civil Rights: Meredith and Shuttlesworth. Two glossy laser

print photos, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, the first featuring James Meredith surrounded by bodyguards outside of an institution, signed in black felt tip, and the other a close-up of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, signed in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “Rev. F. L. Shuttlesworth.” In fine condition, with two trivial dings to Meredith’s photo, and a grainy quality to Shuttlesworth’s image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Clark,” one page, 7.75 x 7, April 20, 1814. A receipt for military rations. In part, “Provisions return for forty five men under the command of Captain Yeisers command now in service of the United States by order of Gen. Clark for one day commencing Apl. 20th and ending the same day.” Light intersecting folds (one lightly affecting small portion of signature), scattered light toning, and light show-through from docketing on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

During the War of 1812, Clark led several military campaigns, among them an 1814 campaign along the Mississippi River to the Prairie du Chien area, where he established short-lived Fort Shelby, the first post in what is now Wisconsin. The position was ultimately captured by the British, but not before Clark approved the aforementioned rations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

183. Civil War Era Notables. Collection of approximately 78 ink

signatures on slips and cards, ranging in size from 3 x 1 to 4.5 x 2.5.

Signers include Philip H. Sheridan, William T. Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, James Buchanan, Winfield Scott, Daniel Webster, John A. Dix, John C. Calhoun, David G. Farragut, Henry Clay, William H. Crawford, Lewis Cass, William L. Marcy, Robert T. Lincoln, Thurlow Week, Wendell Phillips, Edward Everett, Henry Wilson, David D. Porter, George B. McClellan, Hannibal Hamlin, and William Lloyd Garrison. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, light to moderate toning, some light brushing, and irregularly trimmed edges, with some signatures affixed to slightly larger cards. A comprehensive representation of the great minds and leaders behind the nation’s most epic conflict. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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187. George Clinton. American

Clay exchanges sugar for ham

185. Henry Clay. ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, September 2, 1838. Clay writes, in part: “The items were sent off several days ago…and I hope have safely reached their destination. They were put up on three hogs heads. I believe I informed you that the sugar had reached us, without accident. Mrs. Clay is well pleased with it. Be pleased to advise me of the arrival of the hams, their weight, etc. Mrs. Clay had them weighted but it will pro ably [sic] be more accurately done at Louisville.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one passing through the end of the signature, scattered creasing, and a faint toning along the lower edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

soldier and statesman (1739–1812) who served as governor of New York and vice president in the Jefferson and Madison administrations. Wardated ALS signed “Geo Clinton,” one page, 7.75 x 12, August 4, 1779.

Letter to the wife of a Revolutionary War soldier. In full: “I have the Pleasure of enclosing you a Letter I received last night and it came to me from Colo Barber. Your last shall be faithfully forwarded to him, as I had reason to believe he would have left Wyoming before it could have reached him as I forwarded it to that place, it is yet in my Hands & I have some safe opportunity of sending it by a much shorter and safer route across the Country. Colo Day has promised to give his safe conveyances to you. I have not the least doubt from the Charge I have given him & the Friendship he owes your husband he will be particularly careful in executing his Promise.” In good to very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting mailing folds, edge wear, and scattered toning and foxing. In the summer of 1778, British troops and Senecas and Cayuga soldiers killed a large number of patriots in Wyoming. The next summer, about the time this letter was written, the Sullivan Expedition was launched on orders of General Washington. The Army extracted revenge on a large number of towns holding Six Tribes. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

186. DeWitt Clinton. American politician

(1769-1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal. ALS, one page, 8 x 9.25, August 22, 1817. Brief letter of introduction to G. Mumford, Esq. In full: “I beg leave to introduce Mr. Leahie a friend of ours from Nassau County.” In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, with two folds passing through signature, and scattered light toning, foxing, and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

188. Walter Cronkite. Two items: The Way It Was: The Sixties album signed on the front in black felt tip, “Walter Cronkite”; and Around America, signed on the title page in blue ballpoint. The records is included. In fine condition, with light rubbing to the album cover, and light wear, rippling, and a label to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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An angry Buffalo Bill spits fire at the man who took control of his Wild West Show: “I see you still insist on ignoring and humiateing me in ever possible manner…I have worked for the success of this Enterprise this season. where my Doctors have said it would either kill or permanately injur me for life. And it has injured me for life” 189. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. ALS signed “W.

F. Cody,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West letterhead, October 5, 1907.

Cody writes to J. T. McCaddon, financial manager of the Wild West Show. In full (with grammar and spelling retained): “Mr. Hutchison showed me the contracts for the wintering of the Animals. I see Mr. Hutchisons and my suggestions. That was telegraphed you. How those contracts should have been made. As usual have been ignored. You mention some new man who will take charge of the W.W. stock—Does this man know how to handle Buffalo. does he know the Bucking horses and how to handle them? I see you still insist on ignoring and humiateing me in ever possible manner. Every man that handles the money of this Enterprise. Are employed by you.

And you expect me to take their statements. And say nothing, McCaddon. I have worked for the success of this Enterprise this season. where my Doctors have said it would either kill or permanately injur me for life. And it has injured me for life. And I am rideing now where I should be in the hospital. And I am entitled to some considderation. I have had to accept statements for the time being that must be corrected. Cody & Bailey have paid for many things & mens wages last winter That they should no have been chaged with which must be corrected.” McCaddon came to control the purse strings of the Wild West Show through his association with James Bailey (of Barnum & Bailey fame), who held part interest in Cody’s legendary spectacle. By the time Cody wrote this letter, his role had largely been relegated to that of mere performer. Apart from the immediate concerns Cody mentions, his frustration must surely have resulted, at least in part, from his ever-dwindling influence in the enterprise that had once been his pride and joy. Attractively matted and framed with a photo and three engraved explanatory plaques to an overall size of 42.75 x 23.5. In fine condition, with light, even toning, mailing fold, a few mild wrinkles, and file holes at top edge. Oversized.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce twice-signed original copy of the Army Regulations of 1861 190. Samuel Colt. Inventor of the Colt revolver and

founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862).

Signed book: Regulations for the Army of the United States, 1861. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1861. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 457 pages. Signed on the reverse of the first free-end page in ink, “Samuel Colt,” and across the top of the title page, “Col. Samuel Colt.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, light foxing, mirroring of the signature on the front pastedown and second free-end page, a pooling of ink to both signatures, with heavier areas to the second, a loose, but intact hinge, and light wear to the cover.

Colt’s large signatures ring boldly from this early text, the first book we’ve ever seen signed by the famed inventor, and just one year before his death. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Madame Curie seeks a proper way to memorialize her recently deceased husband: “I have found no resemblance between these portraits and Mr. Curie...I cannot as far as I am concerned give my approval” 191. Marie Curie. ALS in French, signed “M. Curie,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, Faculte Des Sciences De Paris letterhead, June 18, 1906. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full (translated): “You have come to see me recently to talk to me about a plaque made after Mr. Curie and I by Mr. Yencene and that the later wishes to edit. I have received a copy of this plaque from Mr. Yencene. I have found no resemblance between these portraits and Mr. Curie and I, and this did not surprise me since Mr. Curie has barely posed (only once for 1⁄2 hour I think), and that I have not posed at all. The plaque has therefore been done mostly after portraits by Piron, very mediocre and extremely retouched.

I think that we cannot recognize Mr. Curie on this plaque. This opinion is not only mine but also the one of Mr. Curie’s father and of our friends to whom I have shown the plaque. And since this is to commemorate Mr. Curie’s while making his face known to the one who have not known him and rememorizing it to the one who have known him; - I cannot as far as I am concerned give my approval and authorization to the sale. I regret sincerely that my decision is not conform to your wishes and I would be grateful if you would communicate my reply to Mr. Yencene.” In fine condition, with a small crease and tiny paper tear at the lower left corner.

This letter, referencing a desire to create a plaque honoring the Curies, was developed about two months after Pierre Curie was killed accidentally by a horse-drawn vehicle, After his passing, Madame Curie wanted her husband to be properly memorialized and rejected any design that fell short of her expectations. Here, Curie bluntly proclaims that “I have found no resemblance between these portraits and Mr. Curie and I, and this did not surprise me since Mr. Curie has barely posed...I have not posed at all...since this is to commemorate Mr. Curie...I cannot as far as I am concerned give my approval.” Curie never forgave France for what she considered its rude treatment of her husband, including the failure to give him either the honors or the laboratory facilities he merited. After his untimely death, she devoted the rest of her life to erecting a laboratory in Paris that would be worthy of Pierre’s memory and creating an image of the struggling scientist who encouraged the public to give researchers the support she had wanted for Pierre. She also requested that the Radium Standards Committee base the curie on a full gram of radium in his honor—a suggestion that was readily approved. Faithful words from the brilliant yet devastated Curie, who has written her last name a total of seven separate times. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

192. Baron Georges Cuvier.

French naturalist and zoologist (1769–1832). He originated the natural system of animal classification, and through his studies of animal and fish fossils he established the sciences of palaeontology and comparative anatomy. LS in French, signed “G. C. Cuvier,” one page, 8 x 10.25, ornate Institut de France, Academie Royale des Scienca letterhead, March 9, 1832. Untranslated letter to an associate. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, scattered creases and toning, ink notation along top edge, and mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

193.

Dalai Lama.

Vibrant color glossy 11 x 14 photo of the spiritual icon perched atop an elaborate stack of cushions while delivering a speech, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Curie advises on the dangers and proper use of radium as a medical treatment in 1905

194. Pierre Curie. French physicist

(1859–1906), best known for his pioneering investigation of radioactivity, who shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife, Marie Curie.

ALS, in French, signed “P. Curie,” on both sides of a 5.5 x 4 Faculté des Sciences de Paris note card, May 12, 1905. Letter to Henriette Vincent Banquer. In full (translated): “2 decg of radium salt of activity 250 are the equivalent of 1 gram activity 50, and from the point of view of radiation you will obtain the same results. It is also correct to say that when you use radium barium in the form of bromide, it attracts a little moisture from the air, and that humidity will absorb part of the radiation. It would be better if your physician saw to it that the applications be made from the product in a bag of cloth or paper, and that the radium product be in the form of sulfate which is not hygrometric. The Anet de Lisle Company usually sells its products in the form of bromide. It would be necessary, therefore, to ask for a special preparation.-In the meantime you may still use the applications with the little apparatus. The layer of ebonite to be found in the apparatus absorbs a portion of the radiation. Please accept, Madame, my sincere regards.” In fine condition, with light crease to lower corner, and surface loss and rubbing from removal of an ownership stamp above text. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by Curie. A ‘People of the Century’ tag has been affixed in the blank lower left of the envelope indicating it was part of Chicago businessman Noel Goldblatt’s ‘People of the Century’ collection.

In this 1905 letter, Curie advised Banquer on how best to use radium products, including radium salt, for medical treatment. Radium salts such as radium bromide or barium sulfates were placed in a tube, wrapped in paper or cloth, then passed over or inserted into the area to irradiated.

After the Curies’ discovery of radium in 1898, people tried to get as much of the element as possible for medical cures. Little was known about its harmful effects and although it was extremely rare and expensive, radium was added to food, clothing, toys, and watches. People drank radium water for their health and medical journals declared the element safe. Curie learned otherwise. After fellow scientist Henry Becquerel received an accidental chemical burn, Curie began self-testing himself and received similar burns, and scientists realized that radium was dangerous if improperly handled and administered.

On June 6, 1905, three weeks prior to this letter, Curie delivered his lecture in Stockholm for the 1903 Nobel Prize award which the Curies shared with Becquerel. He referred to the dangers of radium therapy and its proper handling: “A more prolonged action could lead to paralysis and death. Radium must be transported in a thick box of lead...” Curie himself contracted bone cancer through his self-inflicted radium experimentation but died in a 1906 street accident before the cancer could do its work. However the Curies’ work revolutionized cancer care and set the stage for the age of nuclear medicine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

An autobiographical account of Darrow’s legendary life

195. Clarence Darrow. Signed book: The Story of My Life. First edition.

NY: Charles Scribner’s Son, 1932. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25, 487 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the half-title page, “To my friend, Robert R. Gros, In remembrance of a pleasant occasion—and with the regards and best wishes of his friend, Clarence Darrow. Chicago, Dec. 25, 1932.” Light page toning and foxing to a few back pages, former owner’s label affixed to the front board, light cover wear and sunning to the spine, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a vintage, unsigned 4.25 x 3.5 photo of Darrow and an unidentified man. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Washington’s signatures I am told are quite common” 196. Clarence Darrow. Brilliant defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes

“Monkey” Trial and the Leopold-Loeb thrill-killing case. Scarce ALS, one page, 7 x 10.5, November 28. Letter to an acquaintance. In part: “I am returning the photographs, I have not done much about them, and really do not know how. I am inclined to think that they have no such value as you think. Washington’s signatures I am told are quite common. He was a voluminous letter writer and then he signed the various panels…when soldiers were discharged…I presume the election suited you. It was a good start but that may be all.” In very good condition, with creasing and a few separations along upper horizontal fold, uniform mild toning, and some light spreading to ink in a few letters of text and signature. Unique insight from one of America’s most famous attorneys as he renders an opinion on the availability of another famous American’s autograph. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

197. Declaration of Independence: Josiah Bartlett.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729–1795). ADS, one page, 7.5 x 3.5, November 27, 1769.

Written entirely in Bartlett’s hand and signed within the text, he writes on behalf of Abner Hoyt, “I promise to pay to Josiah Bartlett or order twelve shillings & ten pence lawful money on demand with intrest [sic] till paid for value rec’d the 27th day of November 1769. Witness my hand,” signed at the conclusion by Hoyt. Also docketed on the reverse in Bartlett’s hand, “Abner Hoyt note,” noting an amount of “L 0.12.10.” Four vertical creases, one passing through the signature, two areas of separation at top edge from said creases, a few small edge tears, a small bend to the bottom left corner, uniform toning, and irregularly trimmed edges, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Pennsylvania senator Morris suffers the consequences of heavy land speculation and two unpaid Bills of Exchange 198. Declaration of Independence: Robert Morris. Financier and politician, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and founder of the Bank of North America. Docketing signature “R. Morris,” dated April 25, 1796 in his hand, on the reverse of a blank second integral page, one page, both sides, 7.25 x 9. Docketed “Protest of bill 450/Morris vs Cramond.” Notarized British Bill of Exchange. Document reads, in part: “No 4 Exche pr 450 Sterling Philadelphia Novem 11th 1794, On the 1st January 1796 pay this firm of Exchange. Second third and fourth not paid to Mr John Nicholson or order. Four hundred and fifty pounds Sterling value received which place to accept as pr advice. To Messrs Arthur Cramond & Co, London. Robt Morris. Endorst Jno Nicholson, Thos. Piety Simons, Joshua B. Bond, Henry V. Boggs/Another Bill particulars in all as above. No 2 550.” In good condition, with intersecting folds, reinforcing tape along folds on reverse, surface creasing with a few diagonal creases, areas of separation along the central vertical fold, uniform toning, mounting remnants and areas of surface loss to the bottom edge of the signature page. White seal remains crisp and intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Financially strapped Braxton’s tobacco ledgers are depreciated while the British navy disrupts the tobacco trade 199. Declaration of Independence: Carter Braxton. Signer of the Declaration

of Inependence from Virginia (1736–1797). Third-person ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.5, no date (but docketed September 3, 1788). Letter to Alan Montgomery and other auditors.

In full: “Mr. Braxton’s Com’s to the Auditors—He now sends the Tobo. Books of WMB, MB & those of CB. In the latter will be found the Tobacco Bot. by N. Faulcon & that sold to Bromfield & Brault on his own Books. The Tobo. on KB Book bot. by N. Faulcon was intended for CB own use, but G. Morris thought as Faulcon’s whole acct. was to be settled on the new Ledger the Tobo. had better all be mentioned. Hence arose the deficiency which CB has to account for & this he is willing to do at the same price he sold, a contract for which CB has & will shew if required by the Auditors. The R.M. acct. current No. 2 is sent.

Mr. Braxton hastily admitted Yesterday the balance due on the black Ledger to R. page of £70.6.6 3/4 to be Specie, supposing it to be part of what he gave his Daughter. But upon looking at the Acct. Folio 107 he finds it is for other things & that the articles are not credited to Mr. Page until March & April 1777 & after which nearly make up the £70.6.6 3/4. From hence it will follow that the Money rec. of Mr. Page for Goods in WMB. Books was depreciated. Wednesday Morning.” Second integral page bears an address panel and docketing in another hand. Intersecting mailing folds, and a couple small creases, otherwise fine condition.

Braxton was a wealthy Virginian landowner who owned 12,000 acres of land and 165 slaves for the cultivation of tobacco. In 1775 he was appointed to the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence but was sent home when he challenged Adams’ democratic ideas. When the Revolutionary War broke out, the Americans expelled British merchants. For Braxton, this presented a high-risk opportunity to trade tobacco internationally; he began to acquire tobacco for himself and his investors. Chairman Robert Morris of the Continental Congress’ Secret Committee also tapped Braxton to buy leaf for the Continental army in a program which purchased tobacco and exchanged it for supplies. In response, the British navy set up a blockade to disrupt and halt coastal shipping while destroying the tobacco trade with raids and the bombing of ports.

The chaos of war and the lack of funding by the new government killed any profits the entrepreneurial Braxton made from the conflict. Congress exacerbated the problem by printing money and paying soldiers and farmers with inflated currency which quickly depreciated and left their accounts in arrears. The confusion which surrounded the buying and selling of the leaf is noted here in the accounting errors in N. Faulcon’s purchase and sale. As mentioned in this letter to Montgomery and the other auditors, he “hastily admitted Yesterday the balance. due on the black Ledger to R. page of £70.6.6 3/4 to be Specie, supposing it to be part of what he gave his Daughter. But upon looking at the Acct. Folio 107 he finds it is for other things....” The currency depreciation coupled with the blockade sent Braxton heavily into debt and he was finally forced into bankruptcy. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

200. Declaration of Independence: Francis Hopkinson.

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737– 1791) who attained additional historical import as one of the designers of the original American flag and the first native-born American composer. Partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4.5, November 22, 1780. Document requesting payment: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, First, Second and Third not paid, pay to Herman Brimmer or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States,” countersigned by “Nath Appleton,” Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Massachusetts. Horizontal separation lightly affecting one letter of the signature, light creasing, uniform toning, a spot of soiling at the bottom edge, irregularly trimmed edges, a cancellation cut, and some light ink erosion, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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An outstanding document boasting excellent association between three highly regarded Virginians of the Revolutionary War era 201. Declaration of Independence: George Wythe. Signed

endorsement, “G. Wythe,” on the reverse of the last page of a threepage document (on two adjoining 8 x 10 sheets) written and signed by Rawleigh Colston, to Wythe, regarding a legal issue between Warner Washington and David Williamson.

Warner Washington of Frederick County, Virginia, had dealings with David Williamson of Baltimore, Maryland. In March 1794, Williamson’s clerk came to Virginia and told Washington that a balance was due “and took his Bond payable to the sd. Williamson for the Balance stated to be due him by the said Account.” The clerk later returned to Virginia and informed Washington “that there had been a considerable mistake in the said account in your Orators [Washington’s] favor, and produced a new account.” The clerk asked Washington for a new bond, which he said he’d issue upon the return of the first bond—a stance the clerk viewed as being “very inconvenient.”

The document further notes: “Your Orator requested his attorney to procure a delivery of the first mentioned Bond—to him or taken such measures as he should deem proper to prevent his being compelled to pay the amount of the sd Bond twice…May it please your Honor to grant a Writ or Writs of Subpoena and Injunction commanding the said David Williamson the said Sheriff of the sd County of Frederick &c. and your Orator &c -.” Signed by Rawleigh Colston at the conclusion beneath the statement “Warner Washington maketh Oath before me a Magistrate for the County aforesaid that the allegations in this Bill are true so far as they relate to his own actings, & doings & that so far as they relate to the actings & doings of others he believes to be true.” Endorsement in an unknown hand on the reverse of the last page, “The injunction is awarded as to six hundred dollars upon the usual; terms. 19th Aug: 1797,” and shakily signed “G. Wythe.” Intersecting folds, uniform toning, a bit heavier to folds, and show-through from writing on opposite sides, otherwise fine condition.

A veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of famous and highly regarded early Virginians, two of the key players in this document are Warner Washington, the second cousin of George Washington, and Rawleigh Colston, brother-in-law to John Marshall. Most desirable, of course, is the signature of Wythe, whose name is first among the Virginia signatures on the Declaration of Independence. He was so highly respected by his fellow Virginians that the other delegates left a space so that his signature would appear first, as he was absent from the meeting the day they signed the document. Wythe also instructed the author of the Declaration, Thomas Jefferson, on the law, as well as Marshall, a man considered among the greatest of all the chief justices. This document is a fine link to many of the greatest men who played a role in the formation and early development of the United States.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

202. Defeated Presidential Candidates.

Thirty-four items consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips, photos, and letters, each signed by a different former candidate. Signers are: John Sherman, Roscoe Conkling, James Blaine, Lewis Cass, Chauncey Depew, Allen Thurman, Samuel Tilden, Hubert Humphrey, Nelson Rockefeller, Eugene McCarthy (2), Walter Mondale, Alf Landon, Alfred Smith, Robert Taft, Edmund Muskie, Thomas Dewey, James Cox, Estes Kefauver (2), George Romney, Earl Warren, John Sparkman, Barry Goldwater, Robert La Follette, George Wallace (2), George McGovern, Strom Thurmond, John Bricker (2), Adlai Stevenson, and Harold Stassen (2). In very good condition, with various scattered toning, trimmed edges, folds, and mounting remnants to some of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

203. Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre.

French mathematician and astronomer (1749– 1822). ALS in French, signed “Delambre,” one page, 5.75 x 7.5, Institut de France, Academie Royale des Scienca letterhead, February 18, 1820. Untranslated letter to a colleague.

Second integral page bears an address panel in Delambre’s hand. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, light wrinkling and toning, and a small area of paper loss to top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I got a lovely surprise when Jean gave me your present of The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying...

I have no doubt that the contents will be fascinating” 204. Diana. ALS signed “Diana,” both sides of her 6 x 4 red-bordered personal Kensington Palace correspondence card, June 27, 1995.

Diana writes to Simon Barnes. In full: “I got a lovely surprise when Jean gave me your present of The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying—a title just up my street & I have no doubt that the contents will be fascinating. You are so kind to have thought of me on the birthday, thank you.

With love from, Diana.” Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope bearing Barnes’s name in Diana’s hand and initialed by her at lower left, “D.” In very fine condition.

The recipient of Diana’s thanks, Simon Barnes of Malvern, had injured his spinal cord on an army assault course in 1984. The injury later led to his involvement with a British charity organization called Spinal Research. Barnes made headlines in 1986 when he and two other paraplegics embarked on an 800-mile wheelchair ride. It was through this event that Barnes met the Princess of Wales, who eventually became Spinal Research’s Royal Patron. For the next decade, Simon met Diana many times, including occasional visits to Kensington Palace.

The gift referenced by Diana, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, gives a comprehensive presentation of the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, exploring such topics as the message of impermanence, how to care for and show love to the dying, and spiritual practices for the moment of death. The way that Diana lived her life—showing compassion for those less fortunate—remains one of her legacies. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

205. Princess Der Ling.

Daughter of Yu Keng, and was the first lady-in-waiting to Empress Dowager Cixi. Der Ling tells of her experiences in the royal court and service to the Empress in Two Years in the Forbidden City, published in 1911. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 7, 1929. Der Ling writes, in full: “I am very glad that you liked ‘Old Budda.’ Have you also read my ‘Two Years in the Forbidden City’? My signature is given below, and if you care to bring copies of my book to the house, either your own or those purchased by your friends, I would be glad to autograph them and affix my seals in addition.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, two areas of separation along the central vertical fold, scattered light creasing, and uniform toning, with some heavier areas along the folds. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, featuring another signature in pencil. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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206. Benjamin Disraeli. Hand addressed and signed mailing envelope, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Disraeli’s hand to “Edward Engel,” and signed in the lower left corner, “B. Disraeli.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, pencil notations and cross-out to address, and tape to reverse to close edge separation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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An amazing and unique Diana portrait from a chance meeting in Hyde Park in 1997 207. Diana. Color glossy 5.75 x 4 candid photo of Diana posing

with a gentleman in Hyde Park, affixed to an 8 x 6.5 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink “Dearest Jim, with lots of love from Diana x.” Nicely cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 11.5. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the gentleman in the photo which reads, “I was in England for a three day holiday, the week of Palm Sunday, 1997. Saturday morning I went to Harrah’s department store and I was walking through Hyde Park near Kensington Palace at 8:00 am. I was lost. This woman was walking toward me and when I stopped and asked her for directions, it was Princess Diana. I was startled but I asked her for directions, which she gave me. Then, she took me by the arm and walked with me through the park toward Harrahs. We talked, she asked me what I did for a living. I told her and then she became silent and a few seconds later, she asked me in a unsettled way, ‘aren’t you going to ask me about the divorce?’ I said no, it’s none of my business. Then after that she relaxed and I asked her if I could take a photo of us. Another woman was walking by and Diana asked her to take a photo of us. Then we had a cup of coffee in the park and she went her way and I went to Harrah’s. She asked me to send a copy of the photo to her. Jokingly she said, I think you know where I live.’ I sent it to her and she returned it with an inscription. This happened about six months before Princess Diana was killed.”

This photograph was taken on Saturday morning, March 22, 1997, the day before Palm Sunday. Princess Diana and Prince Charles were divorced seven months earlier. McGinnis surely meant Harrods department store, not Harrah’s. Princess Diana was killed in an automobile accident five months after the meeting in Hyde Park, which adjoins the grounds of Kensington Palace. A one-of-a-kind portrait with terrific provenance. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

208. DNA: James D. Watson. Signed book:

The Double Helix. First edition. NY: Atheneum, 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 226 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson.” In fine condition, with mild rubbing and surface dings on the cover, and an ink notation in another hand on the back free end page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

209. DNA: James D. Watson. Signed book:

DNA: The Secret of Life.

First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8 x 9.25, 446 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with a couple light spots and trivial soiling to signed page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

210. Frederick Douglass. Partial self-contained partly-printed DS, signed “Fredk Douglass,” one page, 3.5 x 4, July 9, 1885. A deed signed by Douglass in his capacity as Recorder of Deeds in Washington, D.C. Double matted, with an engraved portrait of Douglass and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 12 x 10. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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211. George Eastman. American inventor and entrepreneur (1854– 1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and helped make the once-specialized art and craft a popular pastime. TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8 x 9.5, Office of George Eastman letterhead, January 7, 1925. Letter to Ethel Leginska in New York City.

In full: “I regret very much that I shall not be in New York on the 9th inst. as I would be much interested to see you conduct the New York Symphony. Thank you very much for your invitation. I am expecting to hear any minute of Mr. and Mrs. Coates’ arrival in America.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, uniform toning, and a couple of diagonal creases, one passing through portion of signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

212. Jose E c h e g a r a y.

Spanish statesman (1832–1916) who also excelled in civil engineering, mathematics, and was one of the leading dramatists at the end of the 19th century. Echegaray was the first Spaniard to receive the Nobel Prize in 1904. Color 5.5 x 3.75 postcard featuring an image of the Palacio Real in Madrid, signed with a Spanish sentiment, “Jose Echegaray.” Addressed on reverse in another hand. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing, and a small tear to the bottom left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

After the spectacular fire that destroyed his West Orange complex, Edison declines Meisel’s offer to visit since “every moment is occupied in the work of the rehabilitation of my plant” 213. Thomas Edison. TLS signed “Thos A. Edison,” one page, 8.5 x 11, From the Laboratory of

Thomas A. Edison letterhead, December 26, 1914. Letter of thanks to C. G. Meisel. In full: “I want to express my appreciation of your kind letter of the 21st instant, sympathizing with me in my recent fire loss, and to thank you for all the good words you are pleased to say in my behalf. Let me also thank you for your kind invitation to visit you at your farm in Duchess County. Of course, I am not thinking much about visits at this time, as every moment is occupied in the work of the rehabilitation of my plant. We are all on jump here, and I think I shall be back in the game in quick time. When the summer time comes again, however, I may drop in on you if I am automobiling in your direction.

I am wondering whether you are related to Christie Meisel who kept a store in Port Huron.” In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, Edison’s ‘umbrella’ signature a shade or two light, but completely legible, and overall toning, with a slightly heavier block over left side of page.

On December 9, 1914 a spectacular fire broke out at Edison’s West Orange, New Jersey plant which destroyed 10-13 buildings and much of Edison’s life work. The fire started in the film finishing building at the plant’s center and while no cause was given for the explosion it was believed chemicals used in the finishing process ignited and created an explosion. A foreman was reported missing and the estimates of the damage ranged from $2-$7 million.

At the time of the fire, Edison was working on improving the fidelity and durability of the phonograph record. The next day, while surveying the damage, he said “There is great value in disaster. All our mistakes are burned up. Thank God we can start anew.” Although his plant had been underinsured on the belief that the buildings were indestructible, Edison rebuilt the complex, absorbing much of the cost through his company and with partial financing from good friend, Henry Ford. The plant was constructed in just a few months as his employees worked around the clock. Three weeks after its completion he came out with the phonograph.

While the new plant was being restored, Christian G. Meisel, a German immigrant who settled in Dutchess Co., New York offered an invitation to Edison to visit his farm, but Edison declined the offer as “every moment is occupied in the work of the rehabilitation of my plant.” He also asked if the farmer was related to storekeeper Christie Meisel of Port Huron, Michigan, the town where the young inventor was raised.

He wrote Meisel that “I may drop in on you if I am automobiling in your direction.” That same year Edition also worked with Ford to develop a mainstream electric car to replace gasoline-driven cars. In the end, the electric car was priced out of the market—the electric models sold for $2,650 and up while the standard Model T sold for only $600. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Edison seeks to acquire patents for the Bull-Con Lode Mining Claim while preparing the strike for lithium mining to power electric cars

214. Thomas Edison. Large and impressive archive of Edison business-related material, much concerning the Bull-Con Lode Mining Claim. The archive includes four items signed by Edison which are:

DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page, both sides, 8.25 x 11, June 14, 1922. Minutes of the annual meeting of the Board of Directors of Thomas A. Edison Inc. In part: “The Chairman stated the object of the meeting was to elect officers of the Corporation to hold office until the next regular annual meeting…On motion regularly made, seconded, put to vote and unanimously carried, the following gentlemen were elected to fill the offices set opposite their respective names: Charles Edison— Chairman of the Board of Directors; Thomas A. Edison—President…

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.” Signed at the conclusion by Edison, as well as Charles Edison, Stephen Mambert, Harry Miller, and Henry Lanahan.

ANS in pencil, signed “Edison,” on a 5 x 8 lightly-lined sheet, dated May 16, 1925. Edison writes, in full: “Lieb, You certainly are a hustler.

The affair was perfectly organized and went off fine. I thank you very much.” Note is affixed to a 9 x 12 board.

ANS in pencil, signed “TAE,” at the bottom of a one page TLS to Edison from Henry Lanahan, 8.75 x 11, dated January 10, 1924. Lanahan’s letter reads, in part: “Our attorneys now advise us that it is quite certain we shall be unable to obtain the patent by the first of next July, the closing time for performing the assessment work for the year ending July 1st…Are you satisfied to have Mr. Swanzey go ahead with his work as indicated…I presume in authorizing him to do this work, we should limit him to work amounting to $100. Do you think he will expect any additional compensation?” At the bottom, Edison writes: “Lanahan—I think you better have Swanzy [sic] go ahead & do the assessment work & have it approved it would seem that new work would be safer as US inspectors might object to cleaning out caved work—as assessment work.”

Pencil endorsement, signed “T. A. Edison,” at the bottom of a one page TLS to Edison from Henry Lanahan, 8.5 x 11, dated November 24,

1923. Concerning the Bull-Con Lode Mining Claim. Lanahan writes in part: “Our attorneys…recommend that we proceed with the application for the patent and state that in case the application for the patent is made and final proof submitted prior to the first of next July, it will be necessary to do the annual assessment work for the year ending July 21, 1924.” At the bottom, Edison writes: “Lanahan, All right, go ahead.”

The remainder of the archive consists of hundreds of typewritten documents dating from 1919 up to 1930 pertaining to Edison’s pursuit of the ideal automobile battery to power Henry Ford’s cars, and his purchase of a South Dakota property where he could mine for lithium. Many of the mostly onionskin documents are addressed to or from Henry Lanahan.

Punch holes to letters, toning to all signed pages, with partial separations and tape toning to ANS, reinforcement to one side of meeting minutes, chipping to edges of the 1924 ANS, and expected age wear to remainder of archive, otherwise overall very good condition.

Edison was a proponent of electric cars for their cleanliness, efficiency, safety, and relative quietness (unlike the volatile gasoline engines used

by Ford), however he was plagued by battery issues. He originally produced nickel-iron batteries in 1903 which he pronounced “the final perfection of the storage battery,” but they leaked and lost their capacity quickly and he returned to the drawing board. By 1908, Edison developed the second-generation “A” cell which used some lithium and built his electric car in 1912. Realizing the potential of lithium, he purchased the Bull-Con Lode Mining Company in South Dakota in November 1923 with the intention mining lithium to develop longer-lasting batteries.

On November 24, his attorney Henry Lanahan wrote the inventor that “Our attorneys recommend that we proceed with the application for the patent” but that it “will be necessary to do the annual assessment.”

Mining claims always started out as “unpatented” with the actual patent claims granted only if minerals that can be produced for profit are found. Today lithium powers cell phones, cameras…and the electric car, fulfilling Edison’s prediction that electric cars were the future of the automobile industry. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Oversized portrait of Edison being honored in his chemistry lab 215. Thomas Edison. Vintage glossy 9 x 7 photo of Edison seated in the chemistry lab of his West Orange Laboratory, with his secretary William Meadowcroft and four other gentleman standing behind Edison, with one man holding a framed display of what appears to be a small tribute to Edison, and affixed to a 12 x 10 mount, signed on the mount in black ink, with his instantly-recognizable ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos. A. Edison.” Lightly trimmed edges to photo, some scattered light silvering, a small tear to top of mount, and mild toning to mount from previous framing, otherwise fine condition. An excellent example of Edison in his element. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The 72-year-old Princeton professor enjoys a new book from the wife of filmmaker Paul Victor Falkenberg 216. Albert Einstein. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,”

one page, 8.5 x 11, blind-stamped personal letterhead, Princeton, July 15, 1951. Letter to Alice Falkenberg. In full (translated): “How sweet of you to send me that excellent booklet by Mr. Mikes. I am delighted and like it so much that I am reading only very small segments at a time in order not to miss any of the witty remarks contained. The preamble alone is just wonderful.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and a few light creases. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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217. Albert Einstein. Bank check,

6 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Alice Falkenberg, payable to Einstein for $5.72, September 9, 1945, and endorsed on the reverse, “Albert Einstein.” In fine condition, with an unobtrusive vertical fold and expected cancellation holes and stamps. None of the flaws affect the crisp endorsement.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

218. Havelock Ellis. Physician and psychologist (1859–1939) who studied human sexuality. ALS, on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date. Brief letter to J. C. Nurhey. In part: “I should like no. 259 (Vournaque) in… new catalogue.” Pencil line through portion of text, pencil notation to lower left, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

In an exceedingly rare document, the famed Faberge egg maker sells three shares of stock in his partnership

219. Karl Faberge. Russian jeweller (1846–1920) best known for

the famous Faberge eggs made of precious metals and gems. Scarce DS, in Russian, signed “K. Faberge,” one page, 8.5 x 11, November 26, 1916. A receipt concerning stock shares reads, in full (translated): “By producing the shares of ‘limited liability partnership K. Faberge’ and by presenting this receipt, the above named partnership is committed to give Otto Bayer 3 fully paid for shares of the ‘limited liability partnership K. Faberge’ worth five thousand rubles each, numbers five hundred eighty six through five hundred eighty eight (#586-588), totaling fifteen thousand rubles (15000 R).” Signed at the conclusion, “K. Faberge,” and countersigned at the bottom, “E. Faberge,” his son, Eugene Faberge. Central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform toning to page, scattered spotting, and some light creases, otherwise very good condition. The first Faberge we have ever offered, this one signed by two generations of the famed family. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The celebrated physicist expresses his frustration to geologist Sir Roderick Murchison in trying to keep all sides happy: “I have lost my morning having been able to effort nothing by my rambles” 220. Michael Faraday. British physicist and chemist (1791–1867) best known for

his development of the first dynamo and the discovery of electromagnetic induction.

Scarce ALS signed “M. Faraday,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Letter to noted scientist Roderick Murchison, a Scottish geologist who first described and investigated the Silurian system. In part: “I have been out all the morning trying to arrange matters but cannot for which both Dr. Sinsworth & myself are very sorry. Several difficulties…are in the way. As for Dr. Sinsworth he would be willing but the members of the Board of Control have made arrangements to come next Friday & then cannot be broken on my part…I have lost my morning having been able to effort nothing by my rambles.” After his signature, Faraday includes a brief postscript. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds and some mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Penicillin’s discoverer talks of successfully courting striking Pakistani medical students 221. Alexander Fleming. Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.75, Wright-Fleming Institute of Microbiology letterhead, May 9, 1951. Letter to Mrs. Moore. In part: “I am flattered to appear in a Texas newspaper with Waksman. That was an old photo.…My visit to America is postponed to the Autumn and no dates have been fixed. I hope when things are finally arranged I shall be left sufficient time to be able to see you. Instead of going to New York in April I had a flying visit to Pakistan and there had some very hot weather and saw a very interesting country. One point of interest was that the medical students were on strike. In Karachi they postponed the strike for one hour so that they could come to my lecture but in Lahore they would not go to the medical school so I talked to them in a Y.M.C.A. hall. Fortunately I have no more wanderings till Autumn so perhaps I shall get some work done.” In fine condition.

“Waksman” was Selman Waksman, a microbiologist who, upon hearing a 1939 presentation by Fleming, became one of the scientist’s staunchest devotees and focused his research to the study of soil microbes—something that led to his discovery of Streptomycin and several other antibiotics. Fleming had an influence on countless others—both trained professionals and novices in the medical field—as this correspondence reveals that he was able to get striking Pakistani medical students to gather just to hear his lecture. An insightful letter from a man whose accidental discover of a blue mold growing capable of killing harmful bacteria revolutionized the medical community. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare correspondence from the leader whose assassination sparked World War I 222. Franz Ferdinand. ALS in German, signed “EH Franz,” on the reverse of

a printed image of deer feeding, 7.25 x 5, no date. A short letter to an unknown recipient. In full (translated): “My most cordial thanks for your kind letter and good wishes for the new year which I extend to you as well. I shall accept your friendly invitation with the greatest of delight and gratitude.” Uniform toning, small tears and creases to top edge, caption affixed to reverse, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. A scarce and boldly penned example. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare and outstanding Brady portrait of the Judge Advocate in the controversial North Trial

223. John A. Foster. Union army leader

and Judge Advocate in the famed 1864 trial of Colonel Samuel North. Scarce war-dated original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Colonel Foster by Brady of New York, affixed to a slightly larger mount to an overall size of 2.5 x 4, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ink, “Mrs. Let. Col. (indecipherable) Stone, With the compliments of John A. Foster, Col. & Judge Advocate, Washington, Oct. 20/64.” Silvering to the darker areas of the image, a small spot to the background, a few stray ink marks and smudges on the reverse, along with a 3-cent Internal Revenue stamp and a cancellation stamp, otherwise fine condition.

Foster signed this photo just one month before he would serve as Judge Advocate in the US Military Commission trial of Colonel Samuel North, Major Levi Cohn, and Lt. Morven M. Jones in November of 1864. Grappling with habeus corpus and the human rights and privileges of the American citizen during the Lincoln administration, this trial is still considered one of the most pivotal and controversial in history. A staunch Lincoln loyalist, Foster also played a significant role in rallying charges against Union Colonel Frank Wolford, an individual whose efforts served as a constant source of frustration for Lincoln, in September of 1864 for “aiding the enemies of the Country by the public expression of disloyal sentiments and of discouraging, denouncing, and opposing the enlistment of colored troops.” A leader in the military and in the courtroom, Foster was a truly intriguing figure, and this crisp image represents the only item from the Union leader that we’ve ever offered.RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Frazer references a “horse-shoeing of the poor woman” at Palio di Siena 224. Sir James Frazer. Scottish social anthropologist (1854–1941) influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion. ALS signed “J. G. Frazer,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 3.5, personal letterhead, April 19, 1917. In part: “I thank you for your kindness in sending me your notes on ‘Balder’ [a Norse god]. I was not acquainted with the interesting details you give as to the ‘Palio’ at Siena. You may be right in your suggestion as to the horse-shoeing of the poor woman, but after all it is perhaps more likely that it was merely a ruffian’s brutal jest.” In fine condition, with light scattered soiling and some trivial edge wear. Interesting reference to the famed Italian horse race, Palio di Siena. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare 1786 testimony related to an attached Virginia survey of property “bounded by the lands belonging to his excellency General Washington” 225. Benjamin Franklin. Partly-printed

DS, signed “B. Franklin, Presidt,” one page, 12.5 x 8, February 1, 1786. Document stating that Peter Stephen du Ponceau is a “Sworn Interpreter of the English French Italian and Spanish Languages.” In full: “The Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Know Ye, that Peter Stephen du Ponceau Esquire whose name is subscribed to the Instrument of Writing hereto annexed was at the time of subscribing the same, a Notary and Tabelion public, and Sworn Interpreter of the English French Italian and Spanish Languages, in and for the said Commonwealth, duly appointed and commissioned. And full faith and credit is and ought to be given to him as Such. Given in Council, under the Hand of His Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esquire President.” Signed in the left edge under the seal by Franklin, and countersigned at the bottom, “James Trimble for John Armstrong junr Secry.”

The appointment is affixed by wax to a manuscript document, in French, signed “Peter S. Du Ponceau,” one both sides, 9.5 x 15, dated January 27, 1786. Document is of a survey of land in Virginia “bounded by the lands belonging to his excellency General Washington,” owned by six Philadelphians including Signer of the Declaration of Independence James Wilson and pioneer Jewish merchants Barnard and Michael Gratz.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning, a bit heavier along folds and heaviest around the seal, repaired area of paper loss under Franklin’s signature, and rough edges. Attached document also rates very good overall.

The “Instrument of Writing hereto annexed” to Benjamin Franklin’s document concerns a survey of land owned by six Philadelphians including Signer of the Declaration of Independence James Wilson and pioneer Jewish merchants Barnard and Michael Gratz. In 1784, James Wilson, the Gratz brothers, Levi Hollingsworth, Dorsey Pentecost, and Charles Willing formed a land holding company which held thousands of acres of land in Fayette County that later became part of Kentucky in 1792. A French translation of this survey by Basile Prather, named the Philadelphians, of 120,000 acres of land in Fayette and Montgomery Counties in Virginia. Written in English on January 27, 1786, du Ponceau notarized the signatures of surveyor Prather, John Wilkins, Stephen Wilkins, and Minor who testified that they agreed with Prather’s certification that the lands “are of excellent quality, well watered by creeks, streams and fountains…navigable for vessels of five tons” and that part of the tracts “are bounded by the lands belonging to his excellency General Washington…” Peter Stephen du Ponceau, the notary of this document served as Baron von Steuben’s secretary in the Revolutionary War and later became secretary to Robert Livingston, US Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and specialized in international law and trade.

At the time this document was signed, Franklin had been elected as the president of Pennsylvania. Sworn into office only three weeks after he returned to the state, he faced a conservative threat who wanted to abandon the 12-member Executive Council in favor of a single governor and was primarily brought in to engineer a compromise between constitutional reformists and their opponents which he achieved in 1787.

He also faced a state burdened with war debt, much of it due to loans he had negotiated to pay the Continental Army. Franklin served three terms as president and before his death in 1790, he urged Congress to abolish slavery, signing the Petition from the Pennsylvania Society for the Abolition of Slavery on February 3, 1790. A clean and most desirable example. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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226. Carlo Gambino.

Boss of New York’s most powerful crime family (1902–1976) and model for the title character in Mario Puzo’s The Godfather. S.G.S. Associates business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gambino, payable to George Schiller for $400.00, May 17, 1962. Central vertical fold, and stamps to both sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

227. Miep Gies. One of the people who helped to hide Anne Frank’s family (1909–2010). She also found Anne’s diary and gave it to Otto Frank after the war, when it became clear that Anne had not survived the holocaust. Two softcover copies of Anne Frank Remembered, 6.25 x 9.25, 252 pages, each signed on the title page by Gies. In fine condition, a couple small cover creases. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100) 228. Newt Gingrich.

Three hardcover books: To Renew America, 1945, and A Contract with the Earth, two signed in black felt tip on the half-title page, and one signed in blue felt tip on a bookplate affixed to an opening page. In fine condition, with label remnants to one dustjacket.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

229. William Gladstone. ALS signed “W. E. Gladstone,” one page both sides, 5 x 7.5, 10 Downing Street letterhead, March 11, 1891.

Letter to Lord Reay, marked at the top, “Private & Confidential.” In part: “It has occurred to my Government that you might not be indisposed to accept the offer of High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the established Church of Scotland.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 230. Jane Goodall. Satinfinish 10 x 8 head-and-shoulders laser-print photo of Goodall in the jungle, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

231. Mikhail Gorbachev. Color

glossy 14 x 11 photo of Gorbachev receiving the Reagan Presidential Medal of Freedom from Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

232. Mikhail Gorbachev. Lim-

ited edition FDC with a color silk cachet of Thomas Jefferson and Gorbachev, #528/1000, honoring the 250th Anniversary of Jefferson’s Birth, postmarked April 13, 1993, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The ‘Teflon Don’ remains defiant from prison: “I promise you that we’ll give them back this phoney conviction, and we’ll laugh about this over a huge family dinner” 233. John Gotti. ALS signed

“ J o h n n y, ” t w o pages, lightlylined, 6 x 9, no date, but postmarked January 12, 1998. Letter to Barbara DeCicco, daughter of George DeCicco, New York mobster and longtime Capo in the Gambino crime family. In part: “I received your wonderful card and wishes–thank you. I hope this note finds you, your Dad and family in good health and with clear mind set. As for me, I feel great. I hope your holidays were everything you wished them to be, and that the New Year holds only good things for you and family. Barbara, in your so very thoughtful message you mention the words hope and strength–As for hope, I promise you that we’ll give them back this phoney conviction, and we’ll laugh about this over a huge family dinner. As for strength, I’ve never felt stronger or better in my life. As for my family they too are strong and in the right frame of mind…Give your father my love, and tell him I hope he feels good as I do.” Under his signature, Gotti then adds: “Please excuse this paper–they must have had halloween [sic] in mind.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Gotti’s hand and signed “Gotti #18261-053” in the return address area. An optimistic letter from the noted crime boss doing his best to keep up his spirits, and the spirits of those close to him. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Bullet-riddled playing card from the ‘Meanest Man in the West’ 234. John Wesley Hardin. Outlaw and gunfighter (1853–1895). One of the most feared gunmen in Texas, when Hardin went to prison in 1878, he claimed to have killed 42 men. He was shot and killed in the Acme saloon while playing dice. An ace of hearts playing card, 2.25 x 3.5, with five bullet holes to the right of center, presumably shot by Hardin, signed along the bottom in black ink, “J. W. Hardin, 8-4-95,” just 15 days before he was shot and killed inside the Acme Saloon. A pencil notation in an unknown hand to bottom of card reads, “5 passes.”

Nicely cloth matted by its corners, with one of Hardin’s business cards which reads, “John W. Hardin Esq., Attorney at Law, Office: 200 1/2 El Paso, Wells Fargo Bldg., Practice in all courts,” a full-length portrait of Hardin, and a biographical plaque, and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 20.5. In fine condition. A unique item with direct association to one of the the West’s most legendary gunfighters. Provenance: Profiles In History. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Grattan finds himself at a loss while attempting to communicate King George’s declining mental state 235. Henry Grattan. Irish politician and member of the Irish

House of Commons, the Irish Parliament, and British Parliament (1746–1820). ALS signed “H. Grattan,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, no date. In an intriguing letter written from Brighton, no date, concerning the mental health of King George III. Grattan expresses that he has received nothing of substance to tell Humphrey, “I cannot even now give you any further information with regard to the king’s state than that which you see in the paper.” However, on the 29th, “the Ministers must set forth in a degree the state of his majesty.”

The king’s condition deteriorated to such a degree that during the last few years of his reign his son, George IV, reigned on his behalf as Prince Regent. Intersecting folds, one passing through the first letter of the signature, scattered foxing and rubbing on the reverse, a few small areas of separation along the folds, a light brushing to some of the text, and a pencil notation on the reverse, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

From Congress in Baltimore, Hancock addresses a newly appointed army general 236. John Hancock. Address leaf, 7.25

x 3.5, hand-addressed by Hancock “To The Honble Arthur St. Clair Esqr., Major General in the Army of the United States, New Jersey,” signed in the lower left, “Congress Baltimore, John Hancock,” and noted in the upper right, “On Publick Service.” The panel is affixed to an 8.5 x 5.5 off-white album page and is in good condition, with a central vertical fold, edge chips and creases, a diagonal crease through bottom portion of signature, mild damp staining to edges, moderate toning and foxing, a few stray ink marks, and a few words lightly faded, but legible.

The envelope from which this address leaf comes to us very probably housed the only letter from Hancock during his time in Baltimore. That letter, dated February 22, 1777, informed St. Clair of his appointment as Major General, and detailed his commission. This letter was written three days before Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, composed correspondence to George Washington, informing the general that it “is the earnest desire of Congress, that the army under your command may be made, not only strong enough to confine the enemy within their present quarters, and prevent them from getting supplies from the country, but totally subdue them before they can be further reenforced,” and that he had written to New Jersey and Pennsylvania “to call forth their militia at this important crisis.”

Arthur St. Clair, a Scotland-native who served in the British Army during the French and Indian War, later moved to Pennsylvania and quickly found himself climbing military rank. He was appointed major general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and in April 1777 was charged with the defense of Fort Ticonderoga. Upon facing British General John Burgoyne’s substantial forces, St. Clair and his comparably smaller garrison were forced to retreat on July 5, 1777—an action that would see him court-martialed the following year. Although exonerated, St. Clair would never again be given the lead on battefield commands. He would, however, go on to serve as an aide-de-camp to General Washington, and was present at Lord Corwallis’ surrender at Yorktown. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Exemplar signature of one of America’s Founding Fathers 237. John Hancock.

This clipped document bears the ink signature “John Hancock,” in his bold and distinctive script.

The piece is countersigned “John Avery” as Secretary, who served under Hancock’s tenure as the first governor of Massachusetts beginning in 1780. The piece measures 7.25 x 2.5 and is affixed to an 11 x 7.5 black sheet. Some vertical folds, a few wrinkles and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. These minor faults do not detract from the clarity of Hancock’s signature. John Hancock holds the distinction of being the very first signer of the Declaration of Independence. He served as President of the Continental Congress from 1775-1777. The importance of his autograph is reflected in the fact that “place your John Hancock” has become synonymous with “signature” in the US. Accompanied by a copy of an historic Hancock color portrait. A highly desirable addition to any collection. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“If you want to sell Pete, The Tailor, a motorcycle and Package Truck with a special body, it will first be necessary for you to get estimates on having this special body made up locally”

The Motorcycle giant’s service director responds to repair criticism stating: “not what one may call a real simple job, it isn’t on the other hand anything extremely difficult”

238. Harley-Davidson: Gordon Davidson. Son of

239. Harley-Davidson: J. R. Ryan. Service school

Harley-Davidson Motor Company founder Walter Davidson, joining the company in 1930 after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania. He became H-D director in 1937 and in 1942 became president of manufacturing. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Harley-Davidson Motor Company letterhead, February 21, 1936. Letter to a Florida Sales and Service center. In part, “We only manufacture two types of Package truck bodies, namely the M and MO models and if a dealer wants any other type, it is necessary for him to have it made up locally. You probably remember that about five years ago, we built and sold a large number of Package truck bodies of various types and sizes, but as time went on, we found that many dealers had bodies made up locally to suit their needs and then mounted them on our chassis…Therefore, if you want to sell Pete, The Tailor, a motorcycle and Package Truck with a special body, it will first be necessary for you to get estimates on having this special body made up locally…We will be glad to put Pete, The Tailor, on our commercial follow-up list after you have found out whether or not you can obtain the proper body to fit your customer’s needs.” In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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director for Harley Davidson.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, HarleyDavidson Motor Company letterhead, October 1, 1935.

Letter to a Sales and Service Center. In part, “While installing new circuit breaker points or particularly new circuit breaker lever springs is not what one may call a real simple job, it isn’t on the other hand anything extremely difficult…It is true that it is a little more of a job to install a spring now than it was some time back because the spring has been made a little stiffer and longer to increase tension somewhat…I’m going to pass a copy of your criticism along for the attention of the Engineering Department.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light toning, and rusty paperclip mark to top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

240. Edmund Hillary. New Zealand five

dollar bill, 5.25 x 2.5, featuring a portrait of Hillary on one side, and a penguin on reverse, signed on the portrait side in black ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Herschel discusses an 1843 Northern Lights display: “I cannot account for the...luminous patches as seen by you contrasted with their southward movement here” 241. John F. W. Herschel. British mathematician, astronomer, and

inventor (1792–1871) known for his discoveries related to the moons of Saturn and Uranus and for his pioneering work in early photographic processes, including coining the word ‘photography’ itself. ALS signed “JFW Herschel,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, May 20, 1843. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I beg to thank you for your account of The Aurora. I cannot account for the apparent fixity of the luminous patches as seen by you contrasted with their southward movement here.

The low arch showed here might rise to 10° altitude. As you saw it at 30° from Durham it would seem to have been vertical over South Yorkshire and somewhere about 38 miles high. The magnet was more affected at Kelso then at any period since the observations commenced—3 years or more.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, writing lightly showing through from opposing sides, and a light block of toning to signed page, some extending lightly over the signature.

The Aurora Borealis witnessed by Herschel and countless others two weeks before this letter was composed is considered by astronomers to have been one of the most brilliant displays known—and one that Herschel said was the greatest he had witnessed. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

242. Edmund Hillary. Four

glossy signed photos, three 6.5 x 10 and one 10 x 6.5, including two color, each signed in blue felt tip. All are individually double or triple matted to overall sizes of 11 x 14 or 14 x 11. In very fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

244. J. Edgar Hoover. Vintage

matte-finish 9 x 11.5 printed portrait sketch of Hoover, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Nina A. Comins, Best wishes, J. Edgar Hoover, 12–1–43.” Light toning, a bit of scattered light soiling, and rippling to the top and bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by two transmittals featuring facsimile signatures, paperwork documenting Comins’ resignation from the FBI, and the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Hoover delivers news of multiple promotions to an FBI colleague 243. J. Edgar Hoover. Four TLSs, each signed, “J. E. Hoover,” ranging

in size from 6.5 x 9 to 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, each a response to William A. Johnson of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, three of which provide financial details of individual promotions, dated January 4, 1936, October 29, 1937, and May 16, 1942, and the last outlining the details of Johnson’s retirement annuity checks. The 1942 letter is stapled to two letters, one from Johnson, and one from the attorney general, Francis Biddle. Scattered light surface creasing, uniform toning, and two punch holes to the top edge of each sheet, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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Unique and revealing repartee between Hughes and his wife as he drops a bombshell about an employee: “I gave her the hepatitis” 245. Howard Hughes. Intriguing ALS signed “Howard,” one page,

8.5 x 14, no date. Letter to his wife Jean Peters regarding the death of Peters’ former wardrobe mistress, Cissy Francombe. Hughes writes: “I know you must feel this more since she was closer to you. I ought to be taking care of you. Instead I have not stopped crying since I got your note. All I can say is that I love you very much. I would give anything in this world to be able to make you feel better and take care of you as I should. I will write you again as soon as I get ahold of myself even a little bit. Please remember, for what small comfort it may be, that I love you more than you begin to realize.”

Under Hughes’s note, Peters responds, in part: “Please don’t be upset— Remember the good things. Cissie’s [sic] liver was shot—there was nothing to be done—and she was sick and tired of having people take care of her. I especially, don’t want you to feel sad—because as I said before; if it hadn’t been for you, she would have died 15-20 years ago.”

Hughes continues the volley under his wife’s response, writing: “I was just picking up the paper to write you a note when you came in. I was going to tell you that you are very charitable to means you have the most beautiful philosophy I have ever heard. I know that what you say is true. Perhaps without attention she would have not survived, but I gave her the hepatitis. Honey, I can’t write anymore.”

Peters responds one more time, using the edges of both sides of the sheet. In part: “Howard—That is a crock—when Cissie [sic] went into surgery in 1959–60 for the chicken bone—everyone including Chafin gave up on her—She hated Dr. Crane & was convinced he was a ‘dope addict.’…Whose fault is not important. She was part of you and so I loved her. Anything that hurts you, hurts me.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and wrinkles.

In this truly compelling letter, both in content and format, Hughes and wife, actress Jean Peters, pass erratically written notes back and forth after hearing the news that Cissy Francombe had been diagnosed with hepatitis, a disease that would eventually claim her life. Peters became involved with Hughes just as he began withdrawing from the limelight.

The pair, having met in the 1940s before Peters had become a Twentieth Century Fox star, tossed around rumors of marriage in 1947, but wouldn’t consummate the commitment until 1957. In 1958, Hughes famously withdrew to Nosseck’s Projection Studio, where he remained in seclusion for three months, telling Peters he was in the hospital with an “undiagnosed disease.” This is when his self-imposed isolation really spiraled out of control—Peters would barely see Hughes for the next three years.

It was during this time of extreme paranoia that Cissy’s diagnosis sent Hughes into a hysterical fit. He was terrified of the “hepatitis microbe,” and ordered that a “program of isolation...ten times as effective as any we have ever set up before” be immediately put into place, ordering the creation of “a system of isolation with respect to Cissy, the doctors attending her, nurses, or anyone in the past or future coming in contact with her, set up that is so effective and complete that anything we have done in the past will be nothing compared to it...This is one case where incrimination by association is definitely to be recognized. I want this situation to be investigated to see who has been near Cissy in the immediate past and those people are to be included in the program.”

Ironically enough, this would include Hughes himself, who unexpectedly blurts the shocking confession, “I gave her the hepatitis.” Not only was the reclusive tycoon apparently confessing to having the disease, but he was also revealing an alleged affair with the family employee, to which his wife surprisingly responds, “Howard—That is a crock.” A riveting and exceptionally personal piece of correspondence between Hughes and Peters, this piece not only illustrates Hughes’ mental disintegration, but the isolation it forged between the two, as they attempt to communicate through scribbled messages of love and consolation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Keller writes to an American guide dog pioneer

246. Helen Keller. TLS, signed in pencil, one page, 7 x 10, Arcan Ridge letterhead, August 10, 1955. Letter to seeing eye dog pioneer Morris Frank. In full: “It was a delightful greeting you sent me on my last birthday, as it were with a lick of darling Buddy’s tongue. My thanks to you both are none the less warm for being delayed by extra work which resulted from my world tour. With a love-pat for Buddy and cordial greetings to yourself.” Matted and framed with a newspaper clipping regarding the Seeing Eye Dog FDC, a newspaper photo of Frank at the ceremony, a Seeing eye Dog FDC (signed by Frank), and a mailing envelope, to an overall size of 24.5 x 23. In fine condition, with a few wrinkles, and some light toning along right side of letter. Frank was the first person to use a guide dog in the United States in 1929. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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On orders from Queen Victoria, Jenner makes an inquiry into a health matter 247. William Jenner.

English physician who became the personal doctor of Queen Victoria and discovered the distinction between typhus and typhoid. ALS signed “W. Jenner,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, personal letterhead, February 25, 1874. Jenner writes his colleague, homeopathic physician and author Edward C. Chepmell, to inquire as to the condition of the wife of Russian ambassador Count Philippe Brunnow. In full: “The Queen has desired me to ask you for Her Majesty’s information on how Countess Brunnow is going on.” Intersecting folds, brushing to a few letters and mirroring of a few words, and some stray ink spots, otherwise fine condition. An intriguing inquiry from the Queen’s physician. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Eclectic assortment of names involved in the horrific assassination of 1963 248. Kennedy Assassination.

Eight signed photos, three color, ranging in size from 6 x 4 to 8 x 10, each featuring a figure or witness tied to the 1963 assassination of John F. Kennedy, and each signed in ink or felt tip. Signers are: Dallas Police Officer, Bobby Hargis; Secret Service Agent #9, Clint Hill; Witness, Beverly Oliver-Massegee; Witness, Mary Ann Moorman; Witnesses, William and Gayle Newman; Ambulance/hearse driver, Aubrey Rike; Witness, James Tague; and Kennedy’s special counsel, advisor, and primary speech writer, Theodore Sorensen. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy quality to a few of the photos. A truly one-of-a-kind collection. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

249. Ted Kennedy.

Signed book: Decisions for a Decade. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1968. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.5 x 8.25, 222 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free end page to John F. Kennedy’s congressional secretary, “To Grace Burke—Whose loyalty and dedication to my family have meant so much to all of us these many years—With lasting friendship, Ted, Dec. 1968.” In fine condition, with pencil notation to first free end page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

250. King George IV. King of Great Britain and

Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spending and contemptuous treatment of his wife, Queen Caroline, whom he refused to admit to his coronation. Ink signature, “George PR,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 vellum slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition, with mild rippling and creasing, scattered light foxing, and light show-through from writing on reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

251. King George VI. King of the United

Kingdom from 1936 until his 1952 death. Vintage pearl-finish 6.25 x 8 photo of George emerging from a bunker, signed in fountain pen, “George R.I. 1940.” Photo is affixed to a 9 x 11.5 mount.

Small vertical tear next to signature, some light creasing, and mild silvering to darker areas of image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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252. King James I. King of England and Ireland (1566–

1625) under whom the ‘Golden Age’ of Elizabethan literature and drama continued. Manuscript DS, in Old English, signed “James I,” one page, 7 x 11.5, 1622. Reverse of second integral page bears an intact and crisp paper seal. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light soiling, heavier on second page, and a few pencil notations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Louis grants passage to Switzerland 253. King Louis XV. Ineffectual king of

France from 1715 to 1774 who was dominated by his strong-willed and unscrupulous mistress, Madame de Pompadour.

Advised of the growing discontent among his people, Louis prophetically observed ‘Après moi le déluge’—After me the flood—an apt prediction of the impending French Revolution. Manuscript DS, in French, signed “Louis,” one page, 9 x 13, April 9, 1764. Untranslated document granting passage to Switzerland, signed at the bottom, “Louis.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, and scattered soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

255. King Philip IV of Spain.

King of Spain (born in 1605) who reigned between 1621 and 1665. LS, in Spanish, signed “yo El Ray (I the King),” one page, 8.25 x 12, July 15, 1621. Letter addressed to Admiral Don Antonio de la Cuesta y Cordova. The king advises that news from Flanders to the coast of Andalusia and orders the Spanish galleys to be readied against them. Horizontal folds, scattered light toning and soiling, and a few small edge tears, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The King reorganizes the ranks to protect the realm 254. King Philip II of Spain. King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland (born in 1527) who reigned between 1556 and 1598. LS in Spanish, signed “Yo el Rey (I the King),” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11.5, April 1,1590. Boldly penned letter to the Condessa de Salinas, ordering the reorganisation of the captains and soldiers under her jurisdiction for the better protection of the realm. Signed at the conclusion by the king and countersigned by the secretary of state, Andres de Prado. Second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In very good condition, with a couple small separations along intersecting mailing folds, uniform toning, some scattered light foxing and creasing, and some ink erosion to signature. The seal affixed to integral second page is crisp and intact. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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King finds himself unable to help a woman pleading on behalf of a relative incarcerated in a Cuban prison 256. Martin Luther King, Jr. TLS signed “Martin L. King, Jr,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, January 14, 1966. Letter to Irmina H. Santaballa. In full: “I was sorry to learn of the plight of your relative, Senor Gregorio Pedro Garcia Y Garcia, in his incarceration in a Cuban prison, especially in light of his indicated poor health. I feel my capacity to assist him is limited by my lack of awareness of the particularities of his case and by the fact that I am not a citizen of Cuba. Have you contacted the United States State Department? It seems to me that that agency would be much better equipped to give you information as to how to proceed than I am, given my limitations in this area.” In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, a couple passing through portions of signature, scattered creases and wrinkles, a few also affecting signature, some light mirroring of text, and scattered light soiling.

As King was leading a non-violent mass march on Georgia’s state capitol in support of the newly elected representative, Democrat Julian Bond, Dr. King informed Santaballa that he was unable to help her and to seek the help of the State Department concerning the incarceration of her relative in a Cuban prison.

After Castro seized power in 1959, racism against blacks increased in Cuba and many found themselves in the Cuban prisons, joining the dissidents, insurgents, criminals, and missionaries from 1959-1965. Strained relations existed with the Christian churches, many which stockpiled arms for the CIA’s Bay of Pigs counter-revolution. As a result, 80% of the priests and ministers fled Cuba for the United States. The exiled formed their own churches in the States, combining with African-American Christians who shared their common interests—justice, equality, and reconciliation. In King, they found a new hero who reminded them of their own patriot, the 19thcentury writer José Martí, who became the symbol for Cuba’s bid for independence against Spain. As a writer, he used words to promote liberty, Cuban independence and intellectual freedom. King’s nonviolent social change strategies and movements inspired them and Cuban church leaders who preached social Christian responsibility.

In the end, a small victory was won in 1966. On April 8 the Cuban government released Nemesio Garcia, pastor of the McCall Baptist Church in Havana. He was one of 54 arrested April 8, 1965. Among those originally arrested with Garcia were 51 Baptists and two American missionaries. Thirty-four received sentences though some served house arrest only and the Americans were jailed for six and ten-year terms. The fate of incarcerated Garcia Y Garcia remains unknown. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

257. King William II. King of England, Scotland and Ireland.

Manuscript DS, in Dutch, signed “William R,” one page, 8 x 12.5, August 15, 1692. William appoints Frederick van Friesheim an ensign under Captain Berset.

Signed at the conclusion by the king and countersigned by his secretary Constantijn Huygens, Jr. Intersecting folds, uniform toning, and some light toning and rippling, otherwise fine condition. Both paper seals remain crisp and intact.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

258. Lajos Kossuth. Hungar-

ian statesman (1802–1894) who played a leading role in bringing parliamentary government to that country. After abdicating his briefly held post as RegentPresident in the turmoil that followed the ascension of Emperor Franz Joseph in 1848, the fugitive leader made a successful tour of Britain and the United States. Ink signature, “L. Kossuth,” on a blue 3.75 x 1.5 slip, affixed to a slightly larger page. In very good condition, with rubbing, irregularly trimmed edges, a stain over the last few letters of the signature, and a pencil notation in another hand. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Lister certifies a student’s attendance of clinical surgery lectures in Edinburgh 259. Joseph Lister.

Partly-printed DS, one page, 5.25 x 8, March 28, 1873. As professor of clinical surgery at the University of Edinburgh, Lister certifies a student’s course completion. In full: “I certify that Mr. Archibald W. Renny has attended my Lectures on Clinical Surgery from 7th Nov. 1872 to 27th March 1873, that attendance was ascertained twelve times, and that he was present on nine of these occasions.” Intersecting folds with two folds passing through his name, small separation at the top of the page at a vertical fold, and show-through from old tape reinforcement along two folds on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

260. John McCain.

Satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of McCain as a Vietnam A-4 Skyhawk pilot, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy quality.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

262. Mother Teresa.

Pristine glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Mother Teresa smiling, signed in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition, with some trivial surface creasing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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263. Mother Teresa. Prayer sheet, 4.5 x 5.5, featuring an image of Mother Teresa with her hands folded in prayer and a prayer entitled ‘Love to Pray’ printed along the side, signed at the conclusion in blue felt tip, “God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition, with a vertical fold passing through a single letter of both the signature and sentiment. Accompanied by a typed letter from the Missionaries of Charity and a small printed prayer card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 264. Mother Teresa.

Prayer card, 3.25 x 8.5, with the ‘Prayer for Peace’ printed on the front and ‘Radiating God’s Love’ printed on the reverse, featuring an image of Mother Teresa holding a child, signed and inscribed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Dear Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Corsleu, Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all you meet. God bless you, M. Teresa mc.” In fine condition, with light toning and a central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

265. Mother Teresa. TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, Missionaries of Charity letterhead, January 31, 1988. In part: “The works of love are works of peace—and true peace can only be born where there is love. Now God so loved the world, that He gave us His only Son to teach us how to love. The longing for love, the longing for peace in every man’s heart is the longing for this God of love. Let us pray for a pure heart— so that we always can see God in every brother, especially the sick, the dying, the unwanted, all who are the poorest of the poor.” Light creasing and a few rusty paperclip imprints at the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a prayer card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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266. Elijah Muhammad. Founder of the

Nation of Islam (1897– 1975) who was accused of ordering the assassination of Malcolm X. Business check for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad Poor Fund, 7.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Muhammad, payable to Amalgamated Trust and Savings Bank for $2650.00, June 30, 1971. In fine condition, with bank stamp over portion of first name of signature, and light show-through from a stamp on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

267. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuelle III. Partly-printed DS, in Ital-

ian, one page, 9.75 x 14.5, February 9, 1928. An untranslated document signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuel” and “Mussolini.”

Upper right corner crease and long diagonal bend, official stamps and notations, marginal binding holes to left edge, and a bit of toning, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

268.

Nobel Peace Prize. Four FDCs with various cachets, each individually signed in ink by a Nobel Peace Prize winner or nominee. Signers are: Elie Wiesel, Norman Borlaug, Pierre Trudeau (nominated), and Desmond Tutu. In fine condition, with the first half of Tutu’s signature signed on the bottom edge of a block of four stamps.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 269. Nobel Prize Winners. FDC with

a cachet honoring Dr. George N. Papanicolaou, Pioneer in Early Cancer Detection, signed in ink by 10 recipients. Signers are: David Baltimore, Max Delbruck, Alfred D. Hershey, Rosalyn Yalow, Andrew V. Schally, Roger Guillemin, Karl von Frisch, Howard M. Temin, John F. Enders, and Salvador Luria. In fine condition, with light brushing to Delbruck’s signature, and irregular ink adhesion to Frisch’s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

270. Nobel Prize Winners. FDC with a

cachet honoring United Nations Towards Disarmament, signed in blue ballpoint and black ink by five recipients. Signers are: Philip Noel-Baker, Rene Cassin, Linus Pauling, Norman Borlaug, and Willy Brandt.

In fine condition, with light creasing and soiling, not affecting the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

271. Nobel Prize Winners. FDC signed

in blue and black ink by Herbert Simon, James Meade, Lawrence Klein, Theodore W. Schultz, Arthur Lewis, Gunnar Myrdal, Wassily Leontief, Milton Friedman, Simon Kuznets, Kenneth Arrow, John Hicks, Tjalling Koopmans, Jan Tinbergen, Leonid Kantorowicz, and Paul A. Samuelson. In fine condition, with some light toning, and a postmark stamp affecting Schultz’s last name.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

272.

Nobel Prize Winners: Chemistry. Sev-

enteen FDCs with various cachets, each individually signed in ink by a Nobel Prize winner in the field of Chemistry. Signers are: Derek Barton, Michael Smith, Herbert C. Brown, William Lipscomb, Rudolph Marcus, Sidney Altman, Dudley Herschbach, Gerhard Herzberg, Roald Hoffmann, Aaron Klug, Jerome Karle, Henry Taube, Herbert Hauptman, Paul Berg, Glenn T. Seaborg, Kary Mullis, and George Olah. In fine condition, with some light creasing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

273.

Nobel Prize Winners: Medicine. Twen-

ty FDCS with various cachets, each individually signed in ink by a Nobel Prize winner in the field of medicine. Signers are: James Watson, Konrad Bloch, David Hubel, Daniel Nathans, E. Donnall Thomas, Arthur Kornberg, Edwin Krebs, Robert Holley, Carleton Gajdusek, Edmond Fischer, Joseph Murray, Renato Dulbecco, Edward Lewis, Thomas Weller, Joseph Goldstein, David Baltimore, Baruj Benacerraf, Rosalyn Yalow, Gertrude Elion, R. J. Roberts, and Andrew Schally. In fine condition, with light toning to the top edge of Bloch’s, and a few light spots of soiling to Hubel’s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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274. Nobel Prize Winners: Physics. Fourteen FDCs with various cachets, each individually signed in ink by a Nobel Prize Winner in the field of Physics. Signers are: Charles Townes, Hans A. Bethe, Arno Penzias, Arthur Schawlow, Klaus von Klitzing, Clifford Shull, Richard Taylor, Nicolaas Bloembergen, Philip Anderson, Georges Charpak, William Fowler, Val Fitch, Sheldon Glashow, and Heinrich Rohrer. In fine condition, with some light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

275. Rosa Parks. Glossy 8 x 10 laser-print photo of Parks gazing out a window while seated on a bus, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance to the image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

278. Robert Peel. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5

x 7, February 6, 1845. Confidential letter to J. Emmerson Tennent, assuring him that there is no truth in the rumor that Tennent would have to relinquish “an office, the duties of which you have discharged with great ability and industry and a manner entirely satisfactory to the Government.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and some scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Comprehensive list of participating notables from Wilkes-barre general election, 1790 279. Timothy Pickering.

276. Rosa Parks.

Glossy 10 x 8 laser-print photo of Parks having her fingerprints taken by a police officer, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a grainy appearance.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

277. Linus Pauling. Typed biography, one page, 8.5 x 11, most likely done by a collector.

Biography begins “An American chemist won the 1954 Nobel prize in chemistry and the 1963 Nobel peace prize. He and Marie Curie are the only persons to win two Nobel awards.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Pauling. In fine condition, with a horizontal fold above signature and a couple corner creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829).

ADS, one page, 6.75 x 8.25, October 12, 1790.

Written entirely by Pickering, with a second signature in the body. In full: “A listing of Judges, Inspection & Clerks of the general election at Wilkes-barre, for Wilkes-barre District, on the 12th day of October A. D. 1790. Inspectors: John Paul Scott, sworn, and Christopher Hurlbus, sworn; Judges: Timothy Pickering, sworn, William Hooker Smith, sworn, and John Hurlbus, sworn; Clerks: Jchorida Johnson, sworn, and James Sutton, affirmed.” Signed at the conclusion by Pickering and Smith, “Judges of the Election.”

In very good condition, with scattered creasing, light irregular toning, areas of separation to the mailing folds, three small tack holes below the signatures, a few small tears to the top edge, and reparative tape along one of the folds on the reverse. This document was signed just one year before President Washington would appoint Pickering commissioner to the Iroquois Indians. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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280. Timothy Pickering.

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829).

Manuscript DS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 20, 1799. Duplicate copy of a letter addressed to the Citizen Directors of the Ligurian Republic. In part: “The President of the United States of America having been pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint, Frederick H. Wollaston Esquire, their Consul for the Port of Genoa…I have the honor to request you to admit Mr. Wollaston to the exercise of his Consular functions.” Cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Pickering and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 24 x 19.5. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one running directly under signature and a mild shade of overall toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

283. Pope Benedictus XIV. Pope from 1740 until 1758. He promoted science and laid the groundwork for the Vatican Museum.

Handwritten endorsement, in Latin, signed “P. Cardinale Lambertini,” dated August 1732, on the reverse of a 15.25 x 9.5 vellum manuscript document prepared under Clement XI. Lambertini pens four lines, signing at the conclusion. Reverse also bears several other endorsements and notations. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, pencil notation under signature, and scattered toning and wrinkling.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

281. Pope Alexander VIII. Born Pietro

Vito Ottoboni in 1610, he served as Pope from 1689 to 1691. LS in Latin, signed “Ser.la Il Cardle Otthoboni,” one page, 7.5 x 11, April 6, 1656. Nicely penned untranslated document signed as cardinal.

Intersecting mailing folds, scattered creases, small ink notation to top, and pencil remnants to upper right, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

284. Pope Clement XI. Italian pope (1649–1721), born Giovanni

Francesco Albani, who ascended the papal throne in 1700 and served until his death. Manuscript DS, in Latin, signed “G. F. Cardle Albani,” one page, 15 x 7.75, 1695. Untranslated document issued under Pope Innocent XII, signed at the conclusion by the Cardinal. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, two small holes to text, and some scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

282. Pope Benedict XV. Pope, born Giacomo della Chiesa (1854–1922) reigned from 1914 until his

death. Benedict’s pontificate was dominated by World War I, which he termed ‘the suicide of Europe,’ and its turbulent aftermath. Maintaining strict neutrality, he advanced several peace proposals and did much to aid war victims. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photo, affixed to a 9 x 13 off-white sheet, boldly signed on the sheet below the image in ink, “Benedictus PP. xv,” adding a brief sentiment in Latin and the date October 20, 1970. Photographer’s name is signed in the bottom border of the photo. Framed to an overall size of 10.5 x 14.75. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing, lightly affecting the sentiment and signature, light rippling, and mild to moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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285. Pope Clement XII. Born Lorenzo Cor-

288. Pope Leo XII.

Pope from 1823-1829. He reinstated authoritarianism in the Papal States and reorganized the Hispanic dioceses. ALS in Italian, signed “A. Da. Genga,” one page, 4.5 x 7, 1791. Neatly penned untranslated letter to a monsignor, signed at the bottom by the cardinal.

In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, and a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

sini, he was Pope from 1730 to 1740. Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “Affmo per serta, L. Card.

Corsini,” one page, 8 x 10.5, May 1711. Untranslated document neatly signed at the conclusion by the future Pope. Central vertical fold, some light soiling and toning, and pencil notations near bottom, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

286. Pope Clement XIII. Born Carlo della

Torre di Rezzonico, he was Pope from 1758 to 1769. LS in Italian, signed “C. Cardle. Rezzonico,” one page, 7.75 x 11, 1738. Untranslated letter to a colleague. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning and soiling, and some areas of light discoloration. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

287. Pope Innocent XI. Born Benedetto Od-

escalchi in 1611, he served as Pope from 1676 to 1689. Manuscript DS, in Italian, signed “B. Cardle Odescslco,” one page, 7.5 x 10, 1659.

Untranslated document neatly signed at the conclusion by the Cardinal.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered toning and dampstaining. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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289. Pope Pius XII.

Pope, born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876–1958), who reigned from 1939 until his death. TLS in Italian, signed “E. Card.

Pacelli,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75, Segreteria Di Stato letterhead, June 11, 1934. Untranslated letter to Julia Domingo V. da De Guisado. Central horizontal and vertical folds, a few wrinkles, and some scattered light toning and foxing, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

290. Prince Philip. Husband and Prince Consort of Elizabeth II (born 1921). Vintage pearl-finish 9.75 x 14.25 photo of Philip and another man in expedition gear by the waterfront, signed in fountain pen, “Philip,” adding “Noah & his 1st mate.” Light creasing to corners, some lightly affecting the Prince’s notation, a bit of scattered light silvering, and a few light spots to finish, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed to his private secretary Richard Parker. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Rare Elizabeth loan document affixed with a fabulous wax seal featuring an intact relief image of the queen on horseback, the reverse showing her seated on the throne

291. Queen Elizabeth I. Queen regnant of England and Ireland (1533–1603), daughter of Henry

VIII, who reigned from November 17, 1558 until her death. Extremely rare manuscript vellum DS in Old English, signed “Elizabeth R,” one page both sides, 19 x 9, 1563. Untranslated document is signed at the top of the front page by Elizabeth, and countersigned on the back by “R. Dudley,” “E. Clynton,” “F. Knollys,” “W. Howard,” and two others. The original 5” diameter wax seal is attached to bottom of document: one side depicts a relief image of the queen on horseback, the reverse shows a relief image of her seated on the throne. Cloth matted and framed so both sides of the document and seal can be viewed to an overall size of 25 x 21. In very good condition, professionally silked and restored at several cuts and separations (vertical cut passing through the “z” in “Elizabeth”), some ink erosion to text, and scattered toning, spotting, and soiling (the reverse is more heavily soiled than the front). The wax seal is intact, with expected toning, soiling, and age wear. Elizabeth’s signature is quite bold.

When Elizabeth ascended to the English throne, her treasury was bankrupt. To supply the army, she borrowed money with high interest loans from foreign sources, beginning only two days after her sister Mary died. Under the direction of Cecil and the Privy Council, Gresham was dispatched to the Antwerp Exchange to secure loans to fund the retaking of Calais in 1563. The document offered here was countersigned by her favorite paramour Lord Dudley, 9th Baron Clinton, Lord High Admiral Knollys, and Lord Chamberlain Howard—all Privacy Council members. France’s attention had been focused on the first War of the Religions, but when English forces arrived there common enemies joined together to defeat the English. The lenders, afraid that the English could not meet their debt obligations, tightened England’s line of credit or refused to lend. He suggested that the queen turn to England to acquire notes at lower interest rates because she had better control with lenders who were her subjects and had a vested interest in the future of England.

England’s future also depended on the marriage of Elizabeth. In 1562-1563 the queen almost died of smallpox and the order of succession became an increasingly heated issue. To ensure England’s stability, she was pressed to choose a husband. The queen favored her reputed lover, Dudley, her Master of the Horse, but the council and parliament distrusted him and would not accept him as Her Majesty’s consort.

She also realized the impracticality of the marriage, but Dudley did not abandon his hopes. She publicly addressed him, “I have wished you well, but my favor is not so locked up for you that others shall not partake thereoff…I will have here but one mistress and no master.” She continually veered from the marriage issue but used it diplomatically to court favor and tame claimants to the throne, yet later declared that “she would take no husband.” Elizabeth lived to be one of England’s greatest rulers and with the aid of her able advisers, including Gresham and her own frugality, was able to spread out English debt over her entire reign to £3,000 per year, making the country a superpower. A highly desirable document from early in Elizabeth’s reign, with a remarkable intact wax seal. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1500)

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292. Prince Rainier of Monaco and Family. Four FDCs, each

296.

individually signed in black felt tip by Stephanie, Caroline, Albert, and Prince Rainier. Doublematted with an image of a mature royal family in evening wear to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition, with spots of soiling lightly affecting Caroline’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

293. Queen Noor. Two

hardcover first editions of Leap of Faith, each signed on the title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial surface loss to one opening page from tape removal. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

294. Queen Mary of Teck. Queen-consort of

Great Britain, the wife of George V. In 1891 she accepted a marriage proposal from the Duke of Clarence, who within six weeks died from pneumonia. She then married his brother, the Duke of York, in 1893. Envelope panel, 5 x 4, hand-addressed by Mary of Teck to “The Viscountess Sandhurst,” signed, “The Queen” in the bottom left corner. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Queen Victoria. Hand-addressed envelope panel, “The Queen,” with panel measuring 4.5 x 7.5, on gray embossed letterhead. Victoria also pens an additional name, “Sir Frederic” (indecipherable) above her own. In very good condition, with creasing, toning, two small areas of separation along the horizontal fold, and a small area of paper loss to the bottom right corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100) 297. Sam Rayburn and John Boehner. Two wooden gavels,

each measuring 10.5 x 3 one signed by the longest serving Speaker of the House of Representatives and the other by the current occupant of the Speaker’s Chair. Serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives longer than any other American at 17 years, the legendary Sam Rayburn led the Congress during the Presidencies of FDR through Kennedy has signed a wooden gavel Wooden gavel is signed and inscribed in black ink on the stem, “Best wishes to John Michael Hasitler, Sam Rayburn,” and the other signed in silver ink on the head, “John Boehner.” In overall fine condition, with the expected wear to Rayburn’s gavel, along with some mild blurring to his signature and inscription.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

298. Republican Presidential Candidates. Five signed color satinfinish photos, four 8 x 10 and one 7 x 9, each signed in blue or black felt tip by the respective candidate pictured.

Signers are: Mitt Romney, Herman Cain, Ron Paul, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The Queen appoints an officer to the “Regiment of Foot” 295. Queen Victoria. Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R,” one

page, 15.75 x 11.25, August 7, 1854. The Queen appoints Major General Henry Thomas C. B. “to be Colonel of our Ninety fourth Regiment of Foot.” Signed at the top by Victoria and countersigned by her secretary of war. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, and scattered moderate creasing, soiling, and foxing, with some foxing over signature. The white paper seal is crisp and intact, as is the affixed revenue stamp. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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299. Mitt Romney.

Two items: hardcover copy of No Apology, signed on the title page in black felt tip; and an official Rawlings Major League baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

300. Mitt Romney.

Three items: hardcover copy of No Apology: The Case of American Greatness, signed on the halftitle page in black felt tip, “Mitt Romney”; Time magazine featuring Romney on the cover, May 21, 2007, signed in black felt tip; and Newsweek magazine featuring Romney on the cover, October 8, 2007, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

301. Mitt Romney.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Romney speaking at a campaign event, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

303. Jack Ruby. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Ruby, “Essex Theatre, Jack Ruby,” payable to United Artists for $17.50, December 8, 1953. Two titles are listed in the lower left of the check. Matted and framed, with a photo of Ruby surrounded by several ladies, to an overall size of 11 x 14.5.

In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and expected stamps and holes, none affecting the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

304. Jack Ruby. Dallas nightclub owner (1911–1967) who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963, two days after Oswald was arrested for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 12, 1961. Ruby hires Ed Bernet for a four-week engagement at the Sovereign Club in Dallas, for a salary of $354.00. Signed at the bottom by Ruby, as manager of the Sovereign Club, and also signed by Bernet. In very good condition, with uniform light toning, scattered creases and wrinkles, and a staple hole to top left. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“The importance of better grooming for men”

302. Helena Rubinstein. Polish-born businesswoman (1870–1965) who launched a multimillion-dollar cosmetics empire. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 1, 1941.

Rubinstein appreciatively responds to an admirer, in full: “Thank you very much for your letter.

I enjoyed reading it and am happy to learn that you agree with me regarding the importance of better grooming for men. I am hoping to do a great deal more in this field from now on and shall always welcome any suggestions or comments you may have to offer.” In fine condition, with light creasing, and a horizontal mailing fold slightly passing through a single letter of the bold signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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305. John Russell, 1st Earl Russell.

ALS signed “J. Russell,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, March 9, 1857. Letter to an unidentified gentleman.

In part: “Permit me to postpone for three or four weeks an answer to your letter. I have resolved never to give another lecture, as it is very difficult to refuse in one case, & consent in another without giving offense.” Uniform toning, light pencil notations along top edge of front, and a few small spots of staining and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce volume from the noted magician and cheat

308. John Scarne.

Magician and author (1903–1985) who excelled at playing card manipulation, and who wrote numerous books on cards and gambling.

Signed book: Scarne on Dice. Later printing.

Pennsylvania: Military Service Publishing Co., 1946. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 434 pages. Signed and inscribed on the reverse of the first free end page, “To Alfred Joshin and the boys, Best wishes, John Scarne.”

Several highlighted passages, front hinge a bit weak, but intact, and mild toning to top and fore-edges, otherwise fine condition. During World War II, he travelled throughout the military teaching the soldiers how to keep from getting cheated at card and dice games. The first time we have ever offered anything from the master of sleight-of-hand.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

306. Jonas Salk. Two hardcover books:The Survival of the Wisest, signed in black felt tip on the first free end page; and Man Unfolding, signed and inscribed in red ink on the first free end page, “For Roberta—with all good wishes for your own beautiful unfolding. Xmas 1975. Jonas Salk.” In overall very good to fine condition with a library stamping and a block of light uniform toning covering the signature in the first book, and a clipped price corner to the dustjacket of the second book. Both dustjackets also show scattered creasing, small tears, and wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Inventor of the sandwich 307. Earl of Sandwich. ALS, one

page, 7.25 x 9.25, no date. In full: “Lord Sandwich sends his compliments to Mr. Eden & will be glad to see him to day at 12 o’clock. Lord S. has appointed L: H: Pallifer to meet him.”

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning and soiling, creases and small tears to edges, and a couple small areas of repaired paper loss to edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Schweitzer indentifies his parents and siblings in an 1892 family portrait for his relative Eugene Debs 309. Albert Schweitzer. Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7 1892 Sch-

weitzer family portrait outside their Günsbach home by Zahneissen, including the then 17-year-old Schweitzer, signed and inscribed in the lower left border in blue ink in French “To Dr Charles Joy, A. Schweitzer 22.5.49.” Those pictured are identified by Albert Schweitzer in French: “A Schweitzer, Pastor Louis Schweitzer, his three daughters, Mme Schweitzer, Paul Schweitzer, the dog Turck.” Schweitzer has also written in the narrow lower border, “Portrait made for Eugene Debs, American cousin of my mother 1892?” Signature a bit cramped, and moderate contrast to beginning of notation along bottom, including second signature, otherwise fine condition. Debs (1855-1926) organized America’s first industrial union, the American Railway Union, and was also a five time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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310.

Scientists.

Eleven items: ten commemorative covers, seven of which are FDCs, each signed in ink by an acclaimed scientist.

Signers are: James D. Watson, Ray Dolby, B. F. Skinner, Martin L. Perl, P. C. Schultz, James Hillier, Robert N. Hall, John Bergey, Werner Heisenberg, and Marcian E. Hoff; and a brief TLS signed, “Robert A. Millikan,” one page, 5 x 5.5, California Institute of Technology letterhead, March 24, 1953. Millikan sends thanks for birthday wishes, in full: “I was greatly touched by your remembering my eightyfifth [sic] birthday despite the fact that birthdays after three score and ten ought to be forgotten.” In fine condition, with some light toning to the covers, and trimmed edges and moderate show-through from mounting on the reverse of the letter. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

311. John Sherman. American

politician, friend and supporter of Abraham Lincoln, and creator of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Bank check, 7.75 x 3.25, filled out and signed

by Sherman, also initialing a revenue stamp, payable to M. Halstead & Co. for $12.00, November 30, 1806. Two vertical creases and scattered light surface creasing, light show-through from writing on reverse, and the expected cancellation stamp and cut, neither affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

312. John Sherman. American politician, longtime United States Senator and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. (1823–1900). Sherman also served as Secretary of the Treasury to President Hayes and Secretary of State to President McKinley. Signed book: John Sherman’s Recollections. First edition. Chicago: Werner Company, 1895. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.5, 602 pages. Signed on the limitations page in fountain pen. Scattered light soiling to signed page, partially separated front joint, mild overall toning to inside pages, dampstaining to final pages, scattered wear and surface loss to covers and spine, wear to head and tail, and some mild rippling to back board from moisture exposure, otherwise very good condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The legendary explorer visits Berlin as European leaders prepare to carve up Africa 313. Henry M. Stanley. American-born author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon finding David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Zanzibar. ALS signed “Henry M. Stanley,” one 5 x 8 page on eye-catching Dark Continent letterhead which bears a small vignette of Africa, December 9, 1884.

Letter to his friend L. C. Parkinson on the eve of Bismark’s Berlin Conference of 1884-85 to divide Africa among European colonial powers. In part: “I am off tomorrow for Berlin to finish up — or to be in at the struggle that is just going to begin. Therefore abundant thanks for your kindness & many regrets I cannot look forward to any factish date at a very early period.” In fine condition, with a couple light fingerprints and spots of soiling.

Organized by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, the Berlin Conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa and coincided with Germany’s growth as an imperial power. European interest in Africa increased in the early 1880s as leaders became more aware of Africa’s abundance of valuable resources including gold, spices, tea, opium, and slaves—information enhanced by Stanley’s 1874–1877 charting of the Congo River Basin. Historians maintain that the Berlin Conference helped usher in a period of heightened colonial activity on the part of the European powers, but also eliminated most existing forms of African autonomy and self-governance.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Stanton deals with the election, as well as the Secession: “It seems conceded that Lincoln’s election is inevitable. What then?”

314. Edwin M. Stanton. Two ALSs, each signed on identical 7.75 x 9.75 lightly-lined pages, dated January 12, 1860, and October 15, 1860, and both sent to John C. Knox. The second letter reads in part: “While examining the cost dockets of the Supreme Court last week I noticed the case of Erie & UCR Road v Casey in which the costs do not appear to have been paid here by the Company. You are entitled to a docket fee of $20…As soon as the Clerk furnishes me the papers & accounts. I have ordered the statement in respect to the Wheeling Bridge case will be ready & furnished you…Your election turned out as I anticipated from your letter of Monday would be the result. It seems conceded that Lincoln’s election is inevitable. What then?” Each with scattered folds, creasing, and edge toning, otherwise fine condition. A staunch Democrat, Stanton was against the election of Lincoln which he felt would undoubtedly lead to war. He strongly opposed secession, hence his obvious concern over Lincoln’s unstoppable victory. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Stanton consoles a doctor shortly before teaming with Lincoln on a patent infringement case 315. Edwin M. Stanton. American politician (1814–1869) who served as

secretary of war in the cabinets of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 10, April 27, 1857. Letter to a doctor in Pittsburgh who has just suffered the loss of his wife. In full: “Unable to express my deep sympathy in your affliction, I cannot however refrain from writing to you. But I shall not undertake the vain task of consoling a grief which I can only share. And yet, the reflection that the inevitable hour so long dreaded by us, brought with it release from mental anguish-that the separation from us is but a reunion with loved ones who had gone before-and that ourselves, ere long, shall follow may in some degree mitigate the sadness for a loss that will be so much felt and deplored by all who had the happiness of knowing Mrs. Gazzam. Having had no communication from Pittsburg for some weeks, I am left in anxiety about your own health and would be glad to know whether it has improved.

Mrs. Stanton joins with me in the expression of sympathy & sincere regard.”

Suede matted and framed with a portrait of Stanton, to an overall size of 21.75 x 18. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds.

In this letter, Stanton consoled friend Dr. Joseph Parker Gazzam on the death of his wife, Elizabeth Riddle, who had died on April 21, 1857.

Gazzam was an anti-slavery physician who taught medicine to African-Americans including David J. Peck, the first black doctor to graduate from a medical school. Stanton had moved to Pittsburg from Ohio in 1847 where he became friends with the Gazzams. He practiced law in Pennsylvania until he moved to Washington, D.C. in 1856.

In the summer of 1857 Stanton was appointed as co-counsel with Lincoln when the Illinois lawyer’s client, Manny, associated himself with Stanton’s firm as well. Manny had been accused by McCormack, the inventor of the reaping machine, of patent infringement. Because of the serious charge and the defendant’s concern for Lincoln’s inexperience, he also hired Stanton and Harding of Philadelphia to face the plaintiff’s seasoned attorney. When Lincoln arrived in Cincinnati to try the case, he was surprised and hurt to find his role reduced to “local influence.”

After the case, Stanton returned to Washington and gave up his law career when he was appointed attoney general by Buchanan in 1860. In 1862, Lincoln appointed Stanton as secretary of war. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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316. Benjamin Stoddert. The first United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813). ALS signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page, 7.25 x 9, October 25, 1798.

Letter to John Templeman authorizing him “to take possession of my mill in Albany…and to make such use of it as you shall judge best for my advantage.”

In very good condition, with fading to signature and portions of text, rendering some text almost illegible, scattered toning, soiling, and damp staining, tears and chips to right edge, and a few pencil notations.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

317. Supreme Court Justices. Five FDCs with various cachets, each individually signed in black ink by a Supreme Court Justice. Signers are: David Souter, John Paul Stevens, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Clarence Thomas. In fine condition, with some light rubbing to Thomas’s. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“As Lincoln said, when it is not easy to say anything sensible, nor to avoid more harm than good by any appearance.

I wish it were otherwise” 318.

Supreme Court: Felix Frankfurter. ALS, one page

both sides, 5.75 x 9, Supreme Court letterhead, July 13. Letter to Judge [Louis E.] Levinthal. In part: “One of the…satisfactions your Presidency gave me…the understanding you’ve had of the circumscription of this job–and the delicate courtesy you have shown me that makes it more & not less difficult to deny your latest wish. But I cannot attend such a gathering at the forthcoming Zionist Convention publicly–it would be worse to be in ‘private’ attendance. There is now no such thing as such a private gathering and covert privacy is a too fertile opportunity for mischievous misrepresentation. We are leaving in days as Lincoln said, when it is not easy to say anything sensible, nor to avoid more harm than good by any appearance. I wish it were otherwise.” In very good condition, with some scattered mild dampstaining and foxing, and moderate show-through from writing on opposite sides. Frankfurter was an active Zionist before his appointment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Twice signed Frankfurter biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes 319. Supreme Court: Felix Frankfurter. Booklet entitled

“Sketch of the Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes by Felix Frankfurter,” 6 x 9, 23 pages. Signed and inscribed on the cover, “For Joseph W. P. Frost, with the good wishes of Felix Frankfurter,” and also adding “and a salute for the eminent name he bears, his cousin Robert was a rather close and much cherished friend of mine, Felix Frankfurter.” A pencil notation along the top of the cover reads, “Written

by Mr. Frankfurter the day Mr. Kennedy was assassinated, J. Frost.”

In fine condition, with some mild handling wear and creasing. John Frost, the brother of Joseph W. P. Frost, was the librarian emeritus at New York University. Robert Frost was the cousin of Joseph W. P. Frost and it is Robert Frost that Frankfurter is citing in the inscription “his cousin Robert was a rather close and much cherished friend of mine.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I am sure you will understand that I do not withhold the requested letter for any personal reasons. I very much hope your son will succeed” 320. Supreme Court: George Sutherland. TLS signed “Geo.

Sutherland,” one page, 6 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D. C. letterhead, October 20, 1933. In a letter to California governor, Goodwin “Jess” Knight, Judge Sutherland writes, in part: “I should be most glad to write the letter which you request, but our court is constantly called upon to review decisions in which states and state officers are vitally interested, and we have concluded that we cannot with propriety make requests of these officers for appointments, or make endorsements in the nature of requests. I have no doubt of the entire fitness of your son for the appointment, and I entirely agree with what you say in respect of the family stock…I should be glad to do anything I could for you, and I am sure you will understand that I do not withhold the requested letter for any personal reasons. I very much hope your son will succeed.”

In fine condition, with light toning, and a light spot of rubbing slightly affecting the first letter of the signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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321. Supreme Court: Earl Warren. TLS signed “Earl,” one

page, 6 x 8, Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, June 16, 1965. Warren writes to California Governor Goodwin J. Knight, in full: “This will indicate to you how far behind I am in my homework, but I did appreciate your birthday greetings.” In fine condition, with light creasing and toning. Accompanied by the handwritten letter of birthday wishes from Knight. Aside from acting as governor, Knight was also a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

325. Margaret Thatcher. Signed

book: The Downing Street Years. First edition. London: HarperCollins, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 914 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the title page, “To Henry Clarke, All good wishes, Margaret Thatcher.” A pencil notation to the half-title page, light rubbing to the dustjacket and an ‘autographed copy’ sticker affixed to the front, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

326. Titanic: Millvina Dean. Color glossy 18 x 12

322. Edward Teller. Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Teller at a speaking engagement, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

photo of an artist’s portrait of the Titanic, signed in black felt tip, “Millvina Dean youngest survivor of the R.M.S. Titanic.”

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

327. Titanic: Millvina Dean.

323. Margaret Thatcher. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thatcher in a deep blue coat, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The youngest passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the actual iceberg that struck the Titanic, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

330. Frederick Treves. British surgeon

(1853–1923) who saved Edward VII’s life with an emergency appendectomy shortly before the coronation and who served as the personal physician to ‘Elephant Man’ John Merrick. ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, Thatched House Lodge letterhead, January 11, 1914. Letter to Lord Sudley. In full: “I am very much obliged to you for kindly giving me the opportunity of reading this article.

It is most interesting and convincing. Your scheme will add immensely to the value of museums and will prove of great educational advantage.” Double matted and framed, so both sides may be viewed, to an overall size of 16.25 x 14. Scattered toning and soiling along both sides of hinge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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332. Louis Vauquelin. French pharmacist and chemist (1763–1829).

ALS in French, signed “Vauquelin,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, March 29, 1819. Untranslated letter to Monsieur Parte. Second integral page bears an address panel in Vauquelin’s hand. In very good condition, with scattered toning and creasing, pencil notation to top, paper loss to bottom edge, and mounting remnants and paper loss to second integral page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 333. James J. Walker. New

York mayor who was forced to resign following a corruption scandal (1881–1946). Also a member of the Boxing Hall of Fame. Vintage pearlfinish 8 x 10 photo of Walker seated on a train, signed vertically in fountain pen. Some trivial surface creasing and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

334.

Watergate.

Four items: glossy 10 x 8 laser print photo of Robert Woodward walking in front of the White House, signed in blue felt tip, “Bob Woodward”; glossy 4 x 6 photo of Daniel Ellsberg holding a protest sign, signed in blue felt tip, “Dan Ellsberg”; glossy 4 x 6 head-and-shoulders laser print photo of Senator Howard Baker, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip; and a felt tip signature, “Ken Dahlberg, 354th F. G.,” on a white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance to the laser print photos.. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

335. Watergate: Woodward and Bernstein. Signed book:

All the President’s Men. 30th Anniversary edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1974. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 349 pages. Signed on the first free-end page in blue ink by Bob Woodward and in black felt tip by Carl Bernstein. In fine condition, with light toning to the pages. Accompanied by two photos of Carl Bernstein taken at the time of signing on October 11, 2007, at a lecture and book signing. Accompanied by multiple unsigned photos, some taken at the time of signing, and copies of letters written in response to the collector. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

336. Daniel Webster and Simon Cameron. Two free franks:

free frank panel on a fully intact envelope, 4.75 x 3.5, addressed in another hand to “James G. Watson, Esq., Albany, New York,” and franked in the upper right, “Free S. Cameron”; and a hand-addressed free frank address panel, 4.5 x 3, addressed to “Thos.

J. Wharton, Esq., Councellor at Law, Philadelphia,” and franked in the upper right corner, “Danl. Webster, U. S. Senate.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and a bit of soiling to both, a faint pencil notation to Cameron’s frank, a postal stamp to Webster’s, a vertical crease running through the first letter of “W” in Webster and mounting remnants to the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

337. Friedrich Wilhelm II.

King of Prussia from 1786–1797.

Untranslated ALS in Dutch, one page, 7.5 x 9, December 31, 1777. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, uniform toning, and some light soiling and rubbing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

338. Karl Witte. German jurist and Dante Alighieri scholar (1800–1883). Witte is known in the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest doctorate, being a doctor of philosophy at age 12 at the University of Giessen in Germany and for speaking five languages at 9 years old. His father published a book about the education of a genius, which was very popular at the beginning of the 20 century.

ALS in Italian, one page, 5 x 8, October 13, 1831. Crisply penned untranslated letter. Intersecting folds, pencil notations to top, and mild toning, a bit heavier to corners from mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 339. Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Manu-

script DS, signed “Oliv. Wolcott aud,” one page, 7.5 x 6, February 2, 1780. State of Connecticut pay order for Dr. Isaac Knight for 37 pounds 10 shillings. Signed vertically in black ink by Wolcott. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning and foxing, and a couple small spots of ink erosion to signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Exemplary collection of over 300 Fighter Ace signatures, including Gabreski, Yeager, and Foss 342. Aces on Aces. Collection of 303 Ace playing cards, 2.5 x 3.5, each signed in ink or felt tip by an individual Fighter Ace pilot. Signers include Gabby Gabreski, Chuck Yeager, Robert Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Hubert Zemke, Bud Mahuran, Fred Christensen, Donald Blakeslee, Charles McDonald, Jay Robbins, Ken Walsh, Alex Vraciu, Donald Swett, John Bolt, Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham, William ‘Willy’ Driscoll, Richard ‘Steve’ Ritchie, Marion Carl, Hamilton McWhorter III, James Luma, Guy Bordelon, Robin Olds, Robert Lee Scott, Frederick ‘Boots’ Blesse, Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson, Charles Older, Melvyn Paisley, Edwin Olander, and Robert and Joe Foss. In fine condition, with some light brushing to some of the signatures and collector’s ink notations in another hand on reverse. This assemblage represents a quarter of all post World War I American fighter aces! Cards are marked accordingly to signify Double Aces, Aces-in-a-Day, Aces with victories in two different wars, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, Squadron or Group Commanders, Eagle Squadron or Royal Air Force veterans, Flying Tigers, Night Fighter Aces, Aces of the Magnificent Seven, and Vietnam War Aces. A more comprehensive list is available for download at rrauction.com. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 343. American Aces. Eight

glossy and satin-finish photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip or ink by the American Ace pictured. Signers are: Robert L. Scott, Sandy McCorkle, Don Blakeslee, Jerry Johnson, Jim Brooks, Herschel H. Green, Jim Goodson, and Harrison B. ‘Bud’ Tordoff (signed vertically). In fine condition, with some light corner creasing to a few of the photos.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

344. Henry W. Allen and Walter Goodman.

Allen (1820–1866) was a Confederate general and former governor of Louisiana. Goodman was a Confederate officer who carried Forrest’s note to Major Booth demanding the surrender of Fort Pillow. Ink signature, “Walter A. Goodman, Capt & A. A. Genl, Forrest’s Cavalry,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card; and an ink signature, “Henry W. Allen, Gov. La.,” on a light blue 3.5 x 1.25 clipped lined slip affixed to reverse of card.

Some light toning and surface loss to Goodman’s side, and scattered toning and adhesive remnants to Allen’s side, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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345. American Aces. Thirteen items: printed souvenir “American

Fighter Ace” poem by Frank W. Klibbe, on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet, signed in pencil by 10 Aces. Signers are: Frank W. Klibbe, Gabby Gabreski, Tex Hill, Ken Dahlberg, Hank Buttelmann, R. W. McClurg, Walker M. Mahurin, Dick Rossi, Jim Swett, and Robert L. Scott; and 12 American Fighter Ace cards, 3.5 x 2, each signed in ink or pencil by an Ace. Signers are: Sandy Moats, Bill Hardy, Robert J. Rankin, S. W. ‘Swede’ Vejtasa, Roy W. Evans, Boots Blesse, C. A. ‘Spike’ Borley, Major Bob Barkey, John Alison, Bill G. Edens, Chuck DeBellevue, and Gerald Brown. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

346. Bud Anderson. Composite 1/24 scale model of Anderson’s P-51 Mustang ‘Old Crow’ signed in black felt tip on the wing “C. E. ‘Bud’ Anderson.” Accompanied by a satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Anderson posing on the wing of the plane, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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347. Joseph R. Anderson. Confederate

general (1813–1892) who was wounded at Seven Days and who later put his background as a civil engineer and industrialist to use in the Ordnance Department. Hand-addressed mailing envelope, 4.75 x 2.5 , addressed by Anderson to “Mrs. Joseph R. Anderson, Care Messrs. J. R. Anderson & Co., Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond VA.” Envelope bears a Wilmington, North Carolina postmark as well as a Confederate five-cent postage stamp. Scattered toning and soiling, and small area of paper loss to top edge, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Armstrong orders the immediate formation of additional regiments 348. Frank C. Armstrong. Confederate

general (1835–1909), known for being the only Confederate general to fight on both sides during the Civil War. Wardated manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.5, February 19, 1862. Document headed “Special Order No. 57,” directing the recruitment of new regiments. In full: “Captain W. R. Bradfute, C.S.A., is hereby authorized to raise & organize for immediate service as many regiments of Infantry as may arm and offer their services.

II The subsistence & ord. officers at this post, will issue subsistence & ammunition on Captain Bradfute’s requisition.

III Capt J. J. Gaines, Lieut. Calhoun, Hart’s Battery & Lieut. McNally, Gaines Battery, will report to Captain Bradfute to assist the organization of the regiments.

IV Capt Hart will assume command of all the Artillery temporarily. By order of Genl. McCulloch.”

In good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, scattered toning, soiling, and dampstaining, paper loss to edges, and light overall creasing and wrinkling. Just the second Armstrong we have ever offered, This document is from a critical time, shortly before the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern and McCulloch’s death. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Presented to the president of Harvard: “Just a book which may bring back to you some of the many things you did for me to make the A. A. F. possible”

349. Hap Arnold. General (1886–1950) who helped develop the

Air Force into a unified separate service. Signed book: Global Mission. First edition. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1949. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 626 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free end page, “Mr. James P. Conant, Pres. of Harvard. Just a book which may bring back to you some of the many things you did for me to make the A. A. F. possible. H H Arnold. El Rancho Feliz, Calif 20 Aug ‘49.” Light toning to first free end page and both pastedowns, owner’s bookplate affixed to front pastedown, and light rubbing, toning, and surface marks to dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

350. Aviators. Color 17 x 24 poster of

an artist’s rendition of the Liberty Bell, affixed with tape to a foam core mount to an overall size of 18.5 x 25.5, signed in black felt tip by 26 WWII and Vietnam aviators.

Signers are: Paul Tibbets, Leon Frankel, Bob Layher, Fred J. Olivi, Erik Shilling, Tom Griffin, R. E. Cole, Chuck Bellevue, Francis W. Nye, Tex Hill, Robert S. Petersen, Doug Canning, Phil Rasmussen, Robert Magan, Steve Ritchie, R. W. McClurg, Tom Emrich, Jim Hill, Norman Sterrie, Ken Isaacson, Gerald W. Johnson, Walker M. Mahurin, Gordy ‘Bat’ Batdorf, Harry H. Ferrier, Robert Morgan, and Ed Harper, with most adding their rank and mission. In fine condition, with light creasing to the edges, and a trivial tear to the left edge. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

351. Band of Brothers. Glossy 10 x 8

photo of the 101st Airborne at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, signed in blue and black felt tip

by Don Malarkey, Bob Noody, Buck Compton, ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere, Brad Freeman, and Ed Mauser. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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352. Douglas Bader. British pilot

(1910-1982) who lost both his legs in 1931 but continued to fly in WWII with the use of artificial limbs. Signed book: Reach for the Sky. First edition. London: Collins, 1954.

Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 384 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “Douglas Bader 19/3/54,” with an inscription “For Mary Fitzgerald,” added at the top in another hand. In very good condition, with partially separated and loose front hinge, a mild block of toning over signed page, sunning to spine, and light fading and wear to both covers.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

356. Bockscar. Two color photos measuring approximately 12 x 8, glossy and satin-finish, each featuring the B–29 Bockscar, the first signed in black felt tip by Major General Charles W. Sweeney and his co-pilot, Charles D. Albury, and the second signed in black felt tip, “Fred Bock, Airplane Commander, Crew C–13, Four PUMPKIN sorties, Two in ‘our’ airplane, BOCKSCAR,” and signed in black felt tip below by Bock’s navigator, Len Godfrey. In fine condition, with corner and edge creasing to the glossy image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

353. Band of Brothers. Glossy

357. Bockscar: Fred Olivi. Two items: full

10 x 8 photo of the 101st Airborne in England, signed in black felt tip by Don Malarkey, Bob Noody, Buck Compton, ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere, Babe Heffron, Brad Freeman, and Ed Mauser. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

358. Matthew C. Butler. Confederate major

354. Band of Brothers. Color satin-finish

14 x 11 laser print photo of a fortified hill top, signed in blue felt tip by seven Easy Company veterans: Babe Heffron, Buck Compton, Donald Malarkey, Earl ‘One Lung’ McClung, Ed Shames, Paul Rogers, and Ed Mauser. Some light creasing, a bit of a grainy quality, and some light brushing to the first letter of Shames’ signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

355. Charlie Bock. Composite 1/100 scale model of a B-1B Lancer, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Charlie Bock, Chief Test Pilot, B-1-B.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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sheet of non-issue Atomic bombs end WWII, August 1945, stamps that were cancelled by the post office, 11 x 8.25, signed in the bottom border in pencil, “Fred J. Olivi, LTC USAF (Ret), Co-Pilot b–29, ‘Bockscar,’ Nagasaki, Mission 9 Aug 1945”; and a color satinfinish 10 x 8 photo of Olivi standing before a painted image of a WWI airfcraft on his garage door in Chicago, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

general (1836–1909) who later served as major general of US volunteers in the Spanish-American War. Ink signature, “M. C. Butler,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip clipped from a letter. Scattered light toning and soiling, and a staple hole to left edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

359. Francis M. Cockrell. Confederate

general (1834–1905) , who distinguished himself at the Battle of Champion Hill, and was wounded five times. ALS signed “F. M. Cockrell,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.75, United States Senate letterhead, March 2, 1898. Letter to General Marcus Wright. In part: “Please call at Senate Chamber tomorrow…Go to West door and see Col Edwards at West door of Senate Chamber & advise him that I requested you to call. He will find me & advise me of your presence.” Letter is affixed to a 7.75 x 11 sheet. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Chamberlain accepts the resignation of the Cumberland County county attorney as he toys with the idea of resigning as governor of Maine

360. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. Maine-born Union major general (1828–1914) who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his defense of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. He later served as Governor of Maine and president of Bowdoin College.

ALS signed “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, State of Maine Executive Department letterhead, April 2, 1870. Letter to Matthew Webb. In part: “In accepting your resignation of County Attorney for Cumberland County taking effect March 31st, permit me to thank you for your kind consideration in giving me the…dates. It has much relieved the predicament. As the matter stands, I see no other way but to nominate Mr. Matlocks.”

Double matted and framed with a portrait of Chamberlain in uniform and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 23.75 x 23. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and foxing, and a light paperclip mark to body.

After the Civil War ended, Chamberlain returned to Bowdoin College to resume his teaching career. It was short-lived when members of the Republican party thought the war hero would make an excellent gubernatorial candidate and placed his name up for nomination. In September 1868 he won the governor’s seat by the largest majority in Maine’s history. As governor, he collected outstanding debts owed to the state for subsidizing troops from the War of 1812 and Civil War, garnered support for the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts (University of Maine), and stimulated the state’s economy industrial development. When he tackled the issues of prohibition and capital punishment, he faced stern opposition from his own party, the temperance movement and the Maine legislature He received death threats and his marriage faltered. After being elected to four one-year terms, Chamberlain retired from politics and went on to serve twelve years as president of Bowdoin College. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A war-dated plea to J.E.B. Stuart, endorsed by four leading generals, “Private Higden was sent to Charlottesville Hospital, wounded June 9, 1863.

He is a deserter from Orr’s Rifle Regiment” 361. Civil War Generals. War-dated endorsements of four generals on a blue lightly-lined page,

both sides, 12.5 x 8 (6.25 x 8) folded, January 5-16, 1864. Generals Wade Hampton, P.M.B. Young and R.H. Chilton, all pen endorsements on the back of a one-page ALS by General John H. Winder addressed to Major General J.E.B. Stuart, headed Richmond, Virginia. Winder writes: “Gen’l Stuart– J.T. Higden, Private in Cobb’s Legion was sent to prison in this place, subject to your order. He is now sick in Prison Hospital and the Agent of the State of South Carolina applies for his transfer to South Carolina Hospital. Not knowing whether there are charges against him I refer the application to you.

Jno. H Winder, Brig. Gen’l.” Endorsed on two back panels by the aforementioned four generals, and

by Stuart’s Adj. Genl. Maj H.B. McClellan, stating that “Private Higden was sent to Charlottesville Hospital, wounded June 9, 1863. He is a deserter from Orr’s Rifle Regiment, South Carolina Volunteers and joined Captain Eves Company of Cobb’s Legion while in Richmond Hospital last winter requested that he be arrested and returned to his original command for punishment.” In fine condition, with light toning along two folds; the writing is very light for the letter and for Young’s endorsement, but all other writing is legible. An uncommon and desirable combination of wartime officers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The Union’s youngest soldier 362. Johnny Clem. Grant’s Drummer Boy, known as ‘Johnny Shiloh.’ The youngest soldier in the Union Army, the youngest soldier ever to serve as sergeant in the US Army, and the last Civil War veteran to remain on the army’s active list. True copy of a Western Union telegraph, 8 x 5.25, dated February 28, 1874. Telegram is written and signed by J. W. Nichols, and signed at the bottom in black ink, “Jno. Clem, 2nd Lt 24th Reg.” Matted and framed with 10 Civil War trading cards, to an overall size of 21.25 x 16.25. Intersecting folds, one passing through a single letter of signature, and a circular area of toning to top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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363. Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham. Navy pilot who became

the only Navy flying ace from the Vietnam War for obtaining five confirmed aerial victories during that conflict, and one of only five aviators to become an ace during that conflict. Original acrylic painting by Ray Waddey, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 23.75 x 18, depicting Cunningham shooting down Lt. Colonel Tomb’s MiG 17, signed in black felt tip, “Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham,” and also signed by Waddey. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

364. James H. Doolittle. Pencil

signature, “James H. Doolittle,” on a gray slip. Slip is matted to an original Raymond Waddey acrylic painting of Doolittle’s B25-B bomber flying in formation, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 30 x 24, signed in black ink by Waddey. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and foxing to slip.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

365. Doolittle’s Raiders. Eight items:

367. Enola Gay. Cardstock 8 x 10

composite photo of Little Boy and its devastating aftermath in Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot,” “Tom Ferebee, Bombardier,” “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator,” and “Dick Nelson, Radio.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

368.

Enola Gay. Philatelic souvenir, 5.25 x8.25, honoring Brien McMahon, with a commemorative postage stamp at top, along with a July 28, 1962, Norwalk, Connecticut postmark. Signed in ballpoint and felt tip by crew members Paul Tibbets, Jacob Besser, George Caron, Richard Nelson, and Theodore Van Kirk. All but Van Kirk have also added their flight assignments. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

369. Enola Gay. Semi-glossy 8

color 18 x 12 print of the lead aircraft that took part in the first bombing of Japan in WWII, displayed on a 20.25 x 14 foam core mount, signed in blue felt tip by R. E. Cole and Tom Griffin; four commemorative covers, three of which are FDCs, each signed black ink ballpoint or felt tip by an individual Raider. Signers are: William L. Birch, Robert L. Hite, Frank Kappeler, and Tom Griffin and R. E. Cole on the commemorative cover; two glossy 10 x 8 photos, one featuring the B–25 taking off from the USS Hornet on the Doolittle Raid, signed in blue felt tip by Tom Griffin and R. E. Cole, and the other of Crew #11, signed vertically in black felt tip by William L. Birch; and one color matte-finish 4.25 x 5.5 print of ‘A Gallant Doolittle Raider,’ signed below the image in black felt tip by Tom Griffin and R. E. Cole. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

x 10 composite photo of Little Boy and its effect on Hiroshima, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Theodore J. Van Kirk, Thomas Ferebee, and Dick Nelson, each adding their flight assignment. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

370. Enola Gay: Tom Ferebee.

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Ferebe kneeling outside of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip, “Tom Ferebee, Bombardier.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

366. Ben Drew. Two

prints: 20 x 16 artist’s rendering of ‘Gunfight over Achmer,’ signed in the bottom border in pencil by Urban L. ‘Ben’ Drew, and by the artist, Lonnie ‘Lon’ Ortega; and a color 11 x 10 print of ‘Kommando Nowotny—First Blood,’ displayed on a 13 x 12 foam core mount, signed in the bottom border in pencil by Urban L. ‘Ben’ Drew, and artist, David Ott. In fine condition, with some light surface loss to the mount. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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371. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets.

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of the Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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372.

Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets. Three

items: First Day of Non-Issue cover honoring the 50th Anniversary End of World War II, 1945–1995, featuring the Atomic Bomb stamp that was cancelled by the post office, and a “History Denied” card affixed to the back, telling the story of the cancelled stamps, signed in blue ink on the front, “Paul Tibbets,” and in black ballpoint on the back by the two men who made the stamps, Gerry Newhouse and Ron Kaplan; and two glossy 10 x 8 photos, one featuring Tibbets being decorated

by General Carl Spaatz after the Hiroshima mission, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets, Pilot, B29 Enola Gay to Hiroshima, 6 Aug, 1945,” and the other capturing the moment the Japanese surrendered on the USS Missouri, signed in blue felt tip by Tibbets. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

373. Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk. Fantastic color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip, “Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator Enola Gay.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

374. Flying Tigers: Hill and Older. Color 17.25

x 11.5 print of a P–40B Tomahawk, P–8102 ‘68,’ 3rd Squadron (Hell’s Angels), from the American Volunteer Group, Mingaladon, displayed on a 18.5 x 12.5 foam core mount, signed in pencil, “Chuck Older, #68,” and “‘Tex’ Hill.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of signing, along with a certificate of authenticity. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

375. Lucius J. Gartrell. American politician

and lawyer (1821–1891), as well as general in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. Ink signature, “Very respectfully, Your obt. sevt, Lucius J. Gartrell,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 lined slip. Accompanied by the heading of the letter, written by Gartrell, “House of Reps, Decr 9, 1858,” on another lined clipped slip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and a small pencil notation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

376. Samuel Ferguson. Confederate general (1834–1917))

who harassed Sherman’s flank during his March to the Sea. War-dated endorsement, signed “S. W. Ferguson,” dated October 30, 1864, on the reverse of a list of “Horses killed in action in the 56th Ala Regt, Cav,” 9 x 5.5. Document lists the name of nine soldiers who lost horses during the month. Endorsed on the reverse, “Respy ford. these men have never rec’d pay for the horses killed and require the money to purchase others. If it is not furnished they must remain dismounted. My… men…have never been able to draw funds for the purpose designated.” Signed underneath by Ferguson as Brigadier General. Reverse also bears several other endorsements. In very good condition, with all writing and signatures faded, but mostly legible, several pencil notations, and scattered toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

377. Eugene B. Fluckey. Two

photos: mattefinish 10 x 8 port beam view of the USS Barb SS–220 at sea, affixed to a cardstock mount of the same size, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Fluckey, Count your blessings—Skipper 5 war patrols USS Barb World War II, Medal of Honor & 4 Navy Crosses. Official Top Tonnage sinker—sank 29 ships on patrols 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. First submarine in the world to fire rockets, actually ballistic missiles against enemy shore targets, then revolutionizing submarine warfare for all time. Good luck, God bless”; and a color satin-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Fluckey in uniform, signed in silver ink, “Gene Fluckey, Skipper, USS Barb—SS220 World War II, Five war patrols, Medal of Honor 4 Navy Crosses, Author—Thunder Below!” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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378. Generals and Admirals. Thirty-one

items: seven commemorative covers, six of which are FDCs, each signed in ink or pencil by an individual general or admiral. Signers are: Major General Boots Blesse, Admiral J. L. Holloway III, Admiral Arleigh Burke, Major General Fred J. Ascani, General Bruce C. Clark, Major General John Alison, and Brigadier General Robert L. Scott; and twenty-four ink and pencil signatures on individual off-white cards, ranging in size from 5 x 3 to 6.25 x 3.5, each signed by a general or admiral. Signers are: Lieutenant General W. W. ‘Bones’ Marshall, Brigadier General Robin Olds, General Bernard Rogers, Major General Lewis Lyle, General Mark W. Clark, General W. C. Westmoreland, General Russell Dougherty. General Bruce K. Holloway, Brigadier General Tommy Hayes, General Matthew B. Ridgeway, General Andew J. Goodpaster, Lieutenant General Brute Krulak, Brigadier General John F. Kinney, Brigadier General Fay R. Upthegrove, General Thomas White, General Ray Davis, Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets, General Earle G. Wheeler, General John ‘Jack’ Vessey, Vice Admiral John D. Bulkeley, Admiral Noel Gayler, Admiral Thomas H. Moore, Rear Admiral Jerimah Denton, and Rear Admiral George Dufek. In fine condition, with some light creasing and a few notations in another hand. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

379. Generals and Admirals. A

robust collection of 24 items consisting of letters, cards, and a newspaper clipping from various generals and admirals, including 23 letters consisting of 21 TLSs and two ALSs, each measuring approximately 8 x 10.5, and each signed by a general or admiral. Signers are: A. P. Fairfield, R. L. Maxwell, Edward A. Duff, J. J. Broshek, Timothy J. Keleher, F. A. Todd, L. S. Pamperin, G. F. Hussey, Jr., John S. Merriman, Jr., James Pine, C. A. Pownall, J. L. Collins, A. J. McChrystal, Hugh J. Knerr, W. F. Tompkins, LeRoy Lutes, Dorothy L. Fernsler, and two others; a calling card, 3 x 1.5, signed in ink on the reverse, “Russell L. Maxwell, Major General USA”; a newspaper clipping, 13.5 x 9, dated December 24, 1944, featuring the headline, “Safely Moored in Comfortable Harbor,” signed in black felt tip by Rear Admiral F. A. Todd; two ink signatures, “H. B. Sallada” and “Donald H. Connolly, Major General U. S. Army,” on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards; and one postcard. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, toning, and a few rusty staple marks to some letters, rusty staple marks to the cards, one passing through the middle of Maxwell’s signature, and irregularly trimmed edges to the newspaper clipping. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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On CSA War Department letterhead, Gilmer promises to give consideration to a promotion 380. Jeremy F. Gilmer. Chief Engineer of

the Confederate States Army (1818–1883).

War-dated LS signed “J. F. Gilmer,” one page, 7 x 9, Confederate States of America, War Department, Engineer Bureau letterhead, May 1, 1863.

Letter to William Porcher Miles. In full: “The Hon. Secretary of War has referred to this Bureau the papers recently submitted by you in behalf of 2nd Lieut. Samuel Dibble of S. Carolina who desires appointment as a 1st. Lieutenant in the corps of Engineer Troops. They shall receive full consideration when selections are to be made for that corps.” Letter is also endorsed on the reverse by Miles. In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, scattered small holes and areas of thinning, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Dibble, entered the Confederate Army as a private, and rose only to the rank of lieutenant, he went on to become a South Carolina congressman, serving from 1883–1891.

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381. William F. Halsey. Admiral

(1882–1959) who commanded the Third Fleet in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Signed book: Admiral Halsey’s Story.

Later printing. NY: McGraw-Hill, 1947. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 310 pages. Signed and inscribed on the second free end page, “To Howard Meudin—W. F. Halsey.” Uniform mild toning to all pages, some light spotting to pastedowns, some light sunning to spine, and mild wear to both covers, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

382. Iwo Jima: John Bradley.

Ballpoint signature, “John H. Bradley, Ph. M 2/C,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, displayed on a 12.75 x 14.5 foam core mount with an image of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. In fine condition, with light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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383. Iwo Jima: Charles Lindberg. Eight glossy

or satin-finish photos, one color, ranging in size from 4 x 5 to 10 x 8, featuring images of Lindbergh at Iwo Jima, each signed in black felt tip, adding “1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30am,” to most of the photos, and one of an older Lindbergh and his wife, signed by both. In fine condition. Accompanied by a color, unsigned photo of Lindbergh with President Clinton. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

384. William E. Jones. Con-

federate cavalry general (1824– 1864), killed while leading a charge against a superior attacking force at the Battle of Piedmont. Bank check, 6.75 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Jones, payable to W. E. Jones for $75.00, April 3, 1860. In very good condition, with central vertical fold, two cancellation cuts to body, and scattered light dampstaining. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Following a tour of the United States and other American Republics in 1825, Lafayette makes a formal introduction of another “distinguished traveller” to the new nation 385. Marquis de Lafayette. ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, July 24, 1825. Let-

ter of introduction of a Count Vidua to Professor [George] Ticknor in Boston. In full: “Permit me to introduce to you Count Vidua a Piemonte of Great Merit, who has travelled through the greater part of the other Hemisphere and is now on a tour through the United States, and the other American Republics. He brought me letters from our common friends Segur, Humboldt, etc. I beg you will introduce him to our friends at Boston and Cambridge and assist the distinguished traveller in his desire of information.” Notation in another hand at bottom of page reads, “Given me by Mr. Ticknor 23 April 1840.” Second integral page bears an address panel in Lafayette’s hand, “Mr. Professor Ticknor, Boston,” and “favoured by Count Vidua,” at the bottom of the panel. Intersecting folds, faint soiling to left edge, and a well done repair to paper loss from seal to the left edge of both pages, otherwise fine condition.

Lafayette was the last surviving general of the Revolutionary War when he returned to the United States for a visit in 1824 and 1825—a landmark event during the first half of the 19th century America and a trip that marked the first time in 38 years that he had stepped foot on US soil. As an official “Guest of the Nation,” Lafayette met with numerous dignitaries, including Presidents James Monroe and John Quincy Adams. During his stay in Boston, Lafayette stayed with Ticknor, an equally well-traveled educator and author and a person the general wanted to introduce to Count Carlo Vidua. Vidua arrived in New York City in July 1825 and spent 10 months traveling across the country as he documented American life for a planned book—a plan that never came to fruition as Vidua died during his US excursion.

Desirable item from one of the heroes of not one but two life-changing revolutions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Superlative wartime portrait of the Confederate leader

386. Robert E. Lee. Original 2.5 x 3.75 carte-de-visite photo of Lee by Vannerson, with three stars visible on his collar, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “R. E. Lee.” Imprint on reverse reads, “Vannerson, Photographic Artist, No 77 Min St., Richmond, Va. Negatives retained for future copies.” In very good condition, with image slightly faded, but still fully visible, some light discoloration to edges of background, and some light creases and wrinkles, which do not detract from Lee’s bold signature. From the Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress: “The [Julian] Vannerson portrait of Robert E. Lee was made in March 1864. This date was determined by Brooks Johnson, Curator of Photographs at the Chrysler Museum of Art. He wrote an article about this portrait sitting in…the Chrysler Museum Journal, Vol. I, 1994.” Signed portraits of Lee, particularly from the time of the Civil War, are highly sought after and quite elusive. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Lafayette letter, in English, regarding the election of John Quincy Adams and the playing of “American Tunes, Washington’s March, and Yankee Doodle”

387. Marquis de Lafayette. ALS signed “Lafayette,” one page, 6 x 7.5, November 7, 1828.

Letter addressed to “My dear Bradford.” In part: “I am much obliged to you for the care you have taken of my letters, and hope before long to offer my thanks in person as I contemplate going to town Saturday so as to be in time to deliver into your hands at Mr. Low’s house my American dispatches. I have also to confer with him and you respecting several copies in French and English of which Mr. Sparks has not doubt already spoken to Mr. Low. I will make a list of the American ladies now in Paris to call upon them in the short stay, two days, I think, which I intend to remain in France, and should you hear of any of our friends intending a kind of visit to us be pleased to inform them of my plan that I may be sure now to take the opportunity to welcome them at La Grance…I see in the French papers that the return of N. Y. elections has not been favourable to the Adams ticket.” In a postscript, he reports “We have good news from Grenoble. When George [his son] was last in that city he had a most kind welcome and was particularly gratified by the attention. His friends had to play American Tunes, Washington’s March, and Yankee Doodle.”

Several intersecting folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, and a small area of paper loss to lower left corner, otherwise fine condition.

Lafayette did more than just fight alongside the colonialists during the American Revolution—he became an honored part of the nation’s history…an ‘honorary American.’ Though a Frenchman at heart, Lafayette loved his adopted homeland, where he was feted as an honored guest four years before this was dispatched. Here, four years later, he joyfully makes reference to “Yankee Doodle” and notes that he still keeps tabs on the nation he helped forged, referring to the defeat of the incumbent president, John Quincy Adams, as he read “in the French papers that the return of N. Y. elections has not been favourable to the Adams ticket.” Upon Layette’s 1834 death, it was Adams, now a congressman, who led America in a deep and universal mourning, echoing a promise made to Lafayette a decade earlier that ‘we shall look upon you always as belonging to us, during the whole of our life, as belonging to our children after us. You are ours by more than patriotic selfdevotion…ours by that tie of love, stronger than, which has linked your name for endless ages of time with that of Washington.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

388. John A. Logan.

Hand-addressed free frank envelope, 6 x 3.5, addressed in Logan’s hand, and franked in the upper right, “John A. Logan, U. S. S.” In very good condition, with scattered rubbing and creasing, a vertical crease along the right edge which passes through the end of the signature, and postmark stamps affecting the signature, with one covering the last name, which is still legible. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

390. George B. McClellan. Union general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1864 and later served as Governor of New Jersey. ALS signed “Geo. B. McClellan,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, June 27 [no year]. McClellan writes to Nahum C—. In part: “I was very glad to hear from you again after so long an interval…. It is possible that I may pass through Boston in August, but I do not expect to leave home before that time.” Matted and framed with a photo to an overall size of 17 x 13. Small marginal spot of skinning and mild handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

389.

Manhattan Project.

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Satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Lawrence Johnston, Harold Agnew, Luis Alvarez, and Bernard Waldman standing in front of their Quonset hut on Tinian, signed in blue felt tip by Johnston and Agnew. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy quality. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

391. George B. McClellan. Union

general (1826–1885) removed from command by Lincoln for his failure to exert pressure on Lee’s army during the crucial Peninsula Campaign. He ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1864 and later served as Governor of New Jersey. Ink signature, “Very Truly Yours, Geo. B. McClellan, Baltimore, Jan. 3, 1876,” on an off-white 4.25 x 2 sheet. Double-matted and framed with a steel engraving of McClellan during war time to an overall size of 12.25 x 18. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

392. Charles McGee. Member

of the Tuskegee Airmen. Limited edition composite scale model of a P-51C Mustang, signed in black felt tip on a plaque affixed to the accompanying stand. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

393. Medal of Honor Recipients. Ink and

felt tip signatures of six World War II Medal of Honor recipients on individual off-white cards. Signers are: Melvin Biddle, Russell Dunham, Arthur Jackson, Barney Hajiro, Walter Ehlers, and Charles Coolidge. All are double matted and framed with a photo of the World War II Memorial and four smaller images, to an overall size of 30 x 15. In very fine condition.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

394. Billy Mitchell.

American World War I ace (1879–1936). His zealous ambition, overreaching bravado, and vocal criticism of the War and Navy departments following the war led to a court-martial, a guilty verdict, and prior to a suspension, his resignation from the military in 1926. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Wm. Mitchell,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with some light surface rubbing and light shadows to the top left and bottom right corner from previous mounting. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

395. Medal of Honor Recipients. Collection of 44 items

consisting of signed cards, photos, souvenir citations, biographies, covers and programs, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different Medal of Honor recipient. Signers include: Jay Zeamer, Jr., Stephen Gregg, Michael Novosel, Harold Fritz, Hiroshi Miyamura, James Hendrix, James Taylor, John Crews, Don Ross, Nelson Biddle, Clarence Craft. Desmond Doss, Charles Coolidge, Ernest Childers, Eugene Flucky (ins), Jeff DeBlanc, Donald Rudolph, Sammy Davis, Robert Foley, William McGonagle, James Fleming, Gary Beikirch, Robert Bush, Lloyd Burke, Charles MacGillivary, Paul Wiedorfer, John Hawk, Leonard Keller, George Wetzel, Walter Ehlers, Robert Maxwell, and Duane Dewey. In fine overall condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

396. Montgomery of Alamein. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Isington Mill letterhead, March 7, 1960. Letter addressed to “My dear Headmaster.” In full: “I have today handed over Alexander Bracher to Mr. Bacon at Sutton House & enclose cheque for £20, the charge for his time with you. If there is any more owing at any time, please let me know.” In fine condition, with small staple holes to top left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 397. Montgomery of Alamein. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, Isington Mill letterhead, April 28, 1966. In part: “The Times Literary Supplement of April 7 has a letter from Charles Gibbs-Smith in which he says that it is a myth that Harold was hit in the eye by an arrow at the Battle of Hastings…will you check up on this, and with our own evidence, and let me know the answer.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

398. Mountbatten of Burma.

Red velvet program for The Variety Clubs International Dinner in honor of Admiral of the Fleet, The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, October 14, 1975, 9 x 12, signed on the second page in green felt tip, “Mountbatten of Burma, A. F.” In fine condition, with light wear to the velvet cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Napoleon shuffles three of his generals, leaving one in “civilian provinces” while sending two to Ragusa and Illyria 399. Napoleon. DS in French, one page, 7.25

x 9, Paris, March 6, 1813. A military directive in which Napoleon instructs the Duke of Feltre: “I approve of General Montrichard replacing General Pacthol and that he proceed to the field at Ragusa.

I approve that general Jeannin replace general Pourailly and that General Gauthier remain in the civilian provinces. I equally approve the General B. de Roize who commands the department of the Rubicon be sent to Illyria. May God keep you in His holy care.” Quickly signed, as usual, “Np.” Trivial usual pin holes in the lower left corner, and a slight bend in the lower right corner, otherwise fine, clean condition. An exceptionally attractive example, perfect for display.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Napoleon asks, “Why would you not be satisfied with a state owned system such as we have in France...in providing food for all the Italian troops—on land as well as sea” 400. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Napol,” one page, 7.25 x 9, November 12, 1810. Letter to his stepson Eugene, Viceroy of Italy criticizing his practices in the provisioning of the Italian military forces and suggesting that food provisioning for the land and sea forces of Italy be centralized according to the French model. In full (translated): “I see by a report from the Administrative Minister of War that you have been able to make provisions for the Sixth Military Division of the Kingdom of Italy and that for the five others you have not found the means to do so. I do not see what advantage there is in these transactions. Why would you not be satisfied with a state owned system such as we have in France, under the direction of a State Counselor who would be charged in providing food for all the Italian troops - on land as well as sea - You would then have no need of sutlers and it would all proceed as well and as economically as in France.” In fine condition, with a single horizontal and vertical mailing fold, and some scattered faint toning.

Napoleon was still at the height of his power and in control of almost the whole of western Europe when he wrote his stepson, Eugene de Beauharnais. The same year as this correspondence, the French emperor had reached the pinnacle of the family plan of European rulers when he married Marie-Louise of Austria, uniting that country with France. The 24-year-old Eugene, however, remained content serving as Italy’s viceroy beneath Napoleon, who claimed the title of king of Italy.

In spite of Napoleon’s concerns in this letter, most historians view the emperor’s adopted child as having been one of the ablest of Napoleon’s relatives.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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On the brink of the Napoleanic Wars, Nelson tests his brother-in-law’s revolutionary deep-water salvage equipment

402. Horatio Nelson. Highly esteemed British admiral (1758–1805) best known for his

participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost his life.

Full free frank, measuring 12.5 x 8, with the address panel measuring 5.75 x 3. Addressed in Nelson’s hand, “London, February Nineteenth 1803, George Matcham Esq., 19 Kensington Place, Bath,” and franked in the lower left of the panel, “Nelson & Bronte.”

The frank appears on the reverse of the second integral page of a letter written on Nelson’s behalf to his brother-in-law George Matcham by his secretary, F. Oliver, Nelson’s librarian.

The letter, three sides on the two adjoining pages reads, in part: “I have been every day once or twice with Sir George Shee. Yesterday morn he gave me a copy of part of yr. patent to Ct. Starhemberg. His Excy tho very busy received me & took the paper told me that he had scarce time to finish his own dispatches…that he had much to say in justice to Yr. invention…Sir George told me what the Engineer said to yr invention & am happy tis no more than what I myself remarked to you…He says he will have a long leather made of 20ft & we are to try it in deep water…My Lord could hardly see to frank this which is the reason he don’t write to you this paper.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, with one vertical fold passing through address panel, paper loss to edges from wax seal, light “May Fair” postmark to panel, and scattered light toning and creasing. Lord Nelson used his librarian to convey written news to his esteemed brother-in-law, who had married his beloved sister Kitty in 1787.

On January 20, 1803, Nelson’s brother-in-law, George Matham, received a patent for a “mechanical power for raising weights” that prevented ships from sinking or raised them after they had been grounded or sunk; the machine also made it possible for rendering ships capable of entering rivers and moving in shallow water. In this letter, the enthuastic Nelson reports to Matham that he has contacted Sir George Shee, a rich Indian nabob and the pro-British ambassador Court Starhemberg, for feedback on the salvage equipment, and based on positive feedback decided to have his engineer build Matcham’s machine to field test in deep water in England.

At this time, tensions in France were rising and Napoleon would send a menacing message to the British legislative body on February 20, opening the doors for war; two days later Minto confidentially revealed, “One measure in contemplation has been to send him [Nelson] to the Mediterranean, by way of watching the armament and being ready if wanted.” On May 6, Nelson received his orders for departure on the H.M.S. Victory and sailed for France fourteen days later as England declared war on France. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Three weeks after Ike’s election Nimitz tells the General’s personal secretary in Paris, “I hope to hear that before long you will be among those in the Executive Office of the White House who are serving the new President in his Enormous task” 403. Chester W. Nimitz. ALS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 29, 1952. Letter to Eisnehower’s secretary, Helen Weaver. In full: “I thank you very much for your lovely Christmas greeting card with its Holiday greeting and good wishes–and I assure you that your kind and happy thoughts of me are fully reciprocated. I wish for you a most Happy and Cheerful Holiday Season–and I hope to hear that before long you will be among those in the Executive Office of the White House who are serving the new President in his Enormous task. I hope also you are enjoying your duty in Europe–and that you are keeping in the best of health.” In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Patton attempts to console the worried wife of a missing soldier and confides “My son-in-law was reported missing in action (MIA) and later reported captured”; three months later, Marshall breaks the news that “your husband was killed in action” 404. George S. Patton. TLS signed “G. S. Patton Jr,” one onionskin page, 8 x 10.25, May 26, 1943.

Letter to Mrs. Stephen M. Klima in New York City. In full: “I received your letter of April 30 about a week ago and had been inquiring about your husband, Pvt. Klima, through his Division Commander. Pvt. Klima was wounded slightly on November 10, 1942. He has not been wounded a second time. However, he has been reported missing in action since March 22. ‘Missing in action’ means that he was either taken prisoner or was killed. In the great majority of cases, men reported missing in action are prisoners. There is an agreement between various nations at war through which lists of prisoners are exchanged. The Adjutant General of the War Department is the only agency that can send out notices of missing in action. They also send out subsequent notices when the persons reported missing are definitely located as prisoners, or definitely found to be dead. I presume that by this time you have received a notice from the Adjutant General, U.S. Army, War Department, Washington, D.C., and I sincerely hope that in this notice you are informed that your husband is a prisoner. I regret that I cannot be more explicit or reassuring; however, I do wish to compliment you on your very fine and patriotic frame of mind as expressed in your letter to me.” Patton also adds a brief handwritten postscript at the bottom, which reads, “P.S. My son-in-law was reported missing in action and later reported captured. Good Luck! P.” Letter is accompanied by the original free franked envelope, signed in the lower left corner, “Censored, G. S. Patton, Lt. Gen.” Accompanying Patton’s letter is a TLS from George Marshall, signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, dated August 13, 1943. Slightly less than three months after Patton’s, the letter to Mrs. Klima reads, in full: “I have just been informed that your husband was killed in action in the North African Area. Please accept my sincere personal sympathy. Stephen Klima died a gallant soldier’s death in our battle for liberty and decency. I hope you will find consolation in the fact that he sacrificed his life in the service of the people of America and the cause of democracy throughout the world. Again, my deepest sympathy to you and to the other members of his family.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, a few creases, and some scattered light toning. Marshall’s letter is in fine condition.

PFC Klima was a 21-year old from New York City when he enlisted in the army on January 8, 1941. He was assigned to the 16th Infantry which was the first unit ashore in Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa, on November 8, 1942. Patton commanded the Western Task Force for Operation Torch which probably was the reason Mrs. Klima wrote to the general inquiring about her husband. While he was a stern disciplinarian and not a sentimental man, he cared greatly for his men, going so far as to have captured food and liquor from the enemy sent to the fighting men in the front lines and guaranteeing mail deliveries and liberal distribution of passes. He also required his men to wear steel helmets and leggings to prevent injuries and had the utmost respect for the wounded. In his letter to Mrs. Klima, he notes that her husband was listed as “Missing in action,” not wounded as she thought and, mentions in postscript “My son-in-law was reported missing in action and later reported captured.” His daughter’s husband, Lieutenant Colonel John Waters, had been captured in Tunisia in 1943 and sent to Hammelburg stalag as a prisoner of war; he was later liberated by a United States division a week after a botched rescue attempt launched by Patton in March 1945.

In February 1943, the 16th Infantry engaged in a series of battles around the Kasserine Pass in west-central Tunisia in which Rommel’s troops drubbed The US II Corps and as a result, Patton was given command of the corps. The Battle of the El Guettar was fought from March 23 – April 7, 1943, becoming the first battle in which U.S. forces defeated the experienced German tank units. PFC Stephen M. Klima died April 9, 1943. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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405. Pearl Harbor. Color limited edition 17.5 x 26 poster entitled “December 7, 1941,” Part One: The Gathering Storm from the Admiral Nimitz Museum, numbered #199/300, displayed on a foam core mount to an overall size of 18.75 x 27.75, signed in pencil by Jim D. Miller, John Finn, Joe Taussig, Donald Ross, Kenneth Taylor, Sam Grashio, Zenji Abe, Kazuo Sakamaki, Donald Stratton, Steve Weiner, Eugene Camp, R. S. D. Lockwood, Joe Moore, Saburo Sakai, Walter Lord, and one other. In fine condition, with some light creasing. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 406. Pearl Harbor: USS Ward. Satin-

finish 11 x 14 photo of the USS Ward while engaging the Japanese, signed in blue felt tip by eight of its veterans: Kenneth Swedberg, Richard Thill, Eugene Heiberger, Gordon Hultman, Maurice Gatewood, John Entenmann, Donald Pepin, and Walter Campion. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

407.

RAF Pilots. Six items: printed sketch, 7.5 x 9.5, featuring a portrait of Johnnie Johnson and a Canadian maple leaf, signed below the image in pencil matted to an overall size of 11 x 14; two glossy photos, 6.5 x 8.5 and 10 x 8, one featuring John ‘Cats Eyes’ Cunningham in uniform, signed in blue felt tip, and the other an image of a group of pilots pouring over a map by a plane wing, signed in ink by Geoffrey Page; satin-finish 10 x 8, featuring J. F. Stocky Edwards leaning against a plane, signed in black felt tip, “J. F. Edwards, W/Cdr ret., 127 RCAF Wing”; matte-finish 4.75 x 3.75, featuring Neville Duke in the cockpit, signed in black ink; and a paperstock 6 x 4 image of Robert A. King leaning on the wing of his plane, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trimmed edges to the last image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 408. Eddie Rickenbacker. Two items: TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 13, 1971. Letter of thanks to an admirer.

In part; “I certainly appreciated your thoughtful birthday greetings, and it is wonderful to know that even an octogenarian is not forgotten.”; and a clipped 5.25 x 7.25 book photo of Rickenbacker posing next to his biplane, signed and inscribed in black ink, “With my best wishes to Eddie Sencek, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 1918–1969.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

409. Lawrence Sullivan Ross.

Confederate general and later governor of Texas from 1887–1891.

Partly-printed DS, signed “L. S. Ross,” one page, 17 x 14, December 26, 1889. Land grant issued to Edward M. House and Captain John Johnson for 640 acres of land. Signed at the conclusion by Ross as Governor of Texas. In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, a couple of pencil notations, and a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

410. Royal Air Force. Twenty-six

8.25 x 10.5 Royal Air Force profile sheets, each signed in pencil or ink by the respective pilot shown: Laddie Lucas, Don Kingaby, Denys Gillam, John Cunningham, Jamie Jameson, Christopher FoxleyNorris, Nip Heppell, P. H. ‘Dutch’ Hugo, Alan Smith, H. M. Stephen, Harold Martin, Hamish Mahaddie, Johnnie Johnson, Frank Carey, Peter Townsend, David Scott-Malden, Digger Kyle, Roy Ralston, John Waddy, Hugh Dundas, Brian Kingcome, Rod Smith, Sandy Johnstone, Alan Deere, Bobby Oxspring, and Ivor Broom. Each page is affixed to a magnetic photo album page and displayed in a specially designed album. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

411. Royal Air Force. Twenty-

eight 8.25 x 10.5 Royal Air Force bomber aircrew profile sheets, each signed in pencil by the respective pilot or flying officer shown: Lewis Hodges (2), Ken Batchelor (2), Hamish Mahaddie, Norman Jackson, Don Bennett, Bill Reid, Michael Beetham, John Searby, Harold Martin, Derek Tulloch, Ivor Broom, Bill Parker, Roland Hammersley, Roderick Learoyd, Victor Azzaro, J. B. Tait, John Benison, Roy Ralston, Douglas Cameron, Leonard Cheshire, Danny Daniels, Dave Shannon, ‘Digger’ Kyle, John Costello, Leonard Trent, and Augustus Walker. Each page is affixed to a magnetic photo album page and displayed in a specially designed album. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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412. Robert L. Scott. Three

414. William T. Sherman. ALS signed “W.

softcover editions of God Is My CoPilot, each signed in black ink on the title page. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

413. Philip H. Sheridan. Ink signature, “P.

H. Sheridan, Lt. General, US Army,” on an offwhite 5.5 x 6.25 sheet of Mt. Washington Summit House stationery. Two horizontal folds, trimmed bottom edge, light toning and soiling, and small mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

T. Sherman,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 9.25, personal letterhead, October 1, 1890. Letter to General Porter. In part: “Butterfield has been here today and we have agreed that his invitation for Saturday shall stand, and I will take Sunday evening the 5th. I shall accept for Webb’s reception for the 7th and the dinner by the Office of the Army of the Potomac the 20th of Oct. On comparison of the Vol. 7 of the ‘Guerre Civile En Amerique’ with my English translation, it is embraced in mine. I therefore return yours with thanks.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

415. William T. Sherman. Ink signature, “W.

T. Sherman, General,” on an off-white 2.25 x .75 slip affixed to an identical size card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Yankee calvary commander “cannot well make any criticisms” to the colonel who saved the Union at the Battle of Franklin 416. Philip H. Sheridan. Union general (1831–1888) whose cavalry com-

mand blocked Lee’s escape at Appomattox. ALS signed “P. H. Sheridan,” one page both sides, 5 x 6.5, April 10, 1882. Letter to General Opdycke. In full: “I have read your paper on the Final Campaign in Tennessee with great interest.

Of course on account of my official & personal relations to the offices conducting the operations, I cannot well make any criticisms on this interesting paper.”

Central horizontal fold affecting tops of a couple letters of signature, a uniform shade of mild toning, and a partial separation along hinge of second integral page, otherwise fine condition.

After Emerson Opdycke returned home after the Civil War, he wrote about his war experiences, including an unpublished paper “The Final Campaign in Tennessee, November and December, 1864,” that he may have used for his lectures. The controversy arose over the performance of certain officers during the The Battle of Franklin. He sent his work to Sheridan to review, but the general distanced himself and refused to comment on the grounds that his “official & personal relations to the officers conducting the operations, I cannot well make any criticisms on this interesting paper.”

One of the mysteries that surrounded the battle included Opdycke’s disobedience of Wagner’s direct order to add his men to the advanced line and hold it. Instead the colonel deliberately marched his troops to a reserve position behind the fortifications. When the Confederates broke Wagner’s line, Opdycke’s men charged the rebels and probably saved the Union. He was promoted to major general for his actions at the Battle of Franklin and later achieved the rank of full brigadier general in 1865. After his death from an accidental gun shot wound, his article was discovered among Opdycke’s papers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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417. William T. Sherman. Bank check, 7.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, “W. T. Sherman,” payable to Mrs. General Sherman for $800.00, June 18, 1883.

Nicely triple matted and framed with a name plaque and seated portrait of Sherman to an overall size of 20.75 x 13. A couple staple holes, small tear near top, and a cancellation cut to body extending into last name of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Huge 1888 albumen Sherman formal portrait 418. William T. Sherman. Original oversized sepia 16.5 x 21 albumen photo of a seated Sherman in uniform, affixed to its original, but trimmed mount, undoubtedly done by Sarony, signed in the lower right corner in black ink, “W. T. Sherman, General, New York, March 21, 1888, born Feb. 8 1820.” In good to very good condition, with trimmed borders, some flaking to edges of image, scattered soiling, spotting, and dampstaining affecting image and background, several small surface dings and areas of paper loss, some light silvering to darker areas, and scattered surface marks.

Still a very impressive and incredibly rare oversized signed photo of the legendary general. In 1886, two years after retiring from military service, Sherman moved to New York City, where he lived for the remainder of his life and where he was in great demand as a speaker and dinner guest. In 1888, he sat for Napoleon Sarony (1821–1896), the city’s undisputed king of celebrity photography. While Sarony and his fellow photographers profited greatly from sales of cabinet-sized and carte-devisite photos of contemporary personalities, the extra effort and expense incurred in the production of photos in this “mammoth” format generally limited their use to “art” photography or, as is likely in the present case, as special orders made expressly for presentation to important acquaintances, dignitaries, and organizations. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300) 419. Carl Spaatz and H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr. Spaatz was an Air Force general (1891–1974) who commanded American bombing forces in Europe and the Pacific during World War II. Schwarzkopf (1895–1958) was the first superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, best known for his involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Two letters: TLS, signed “Carl Spaatz,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, Headquarters, Army Air Forces letterhead, March 2, 1946. Letter to the assistant Secretary of State John Hilldring. In part: “May I extend my most sincere congratulations on your appointment…Even a cursory knowledge of your record with the War Department would show your capabilities to be completely matched to your post.”; TLS, signed “H. Norman Schwarzkopf,” one page, 7.75 x 10, Headquarters United States Military Mission, Iran letterhead, April 17, 1946. Another congratulatory letter to Hilldring. In part: “This was most pleasing news and most encouraging news, and it gives us confidence to know that our State Department is now to benefit by all those fine qualities which brought you so great success in the Army.” In fine condition, with uniform toning to both letters. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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423. Ken Walsh.

World War II ace (1916– 1998) with a record of 21 enemy planes destroyed, and recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Ink signature, “Semper Fidelis, Ken Walsh,” on a white card. Card is matted to an original Raymond Waddey acrylic painting of Walsh shooting down a Japanese fighter, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 23.75 x 18, and signed in paint by Waddey. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

420. William Slack. Confederate general (1816–1862) who led a division in some of war’s earliest major battles and was mortally wounded in the Battle of Pea Ridge. Handwritten legal brief, signed “W. Y. Slack atty for Plff,” three sides on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, dated October 17, 1860.

A petition for judgement on a note with Slack representing the plaintiff; however, Slack also lists himself as one of the defendants. Signed near the conclusion by Slack, and countersigned by James A. Shirley, who fought with Slack and fought under Price at the battle of Lexington. Toning from adhesive along top, some scattered toning and soiling, and light mirroring of text on second page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

421. Tuskegee Airmen.

Five glossy photos, one color, 4 x 6 and 6 x 4, each signed in blue felt tip or black ink by the respective airman pictured. Signers are: Charles McGee, George Biggs, John ‘Mule’ Miles, George Mills Boyd, and James Bowman.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

424. C. C. Washburn.

Military officer, politician and businessman (1818–1882) who served as a US congressman, rose to the rank of brigadier general in the Civil War, and founded the company that later became food giant General Mills. Two checks, each measuring approximately 8.5 x 3.75, filled out and signed by Washburn, and each featuring revenue stamps, one of which is initialed. In very good condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, some small edge tears, and the expected cancellation cuts and stamps, the latter of which mildly affects the end of one of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

422. George A. Vaughn, Jr.

American fighter ace (1897–1989) who received the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star. He was America’s second-ranking Air Service ace to survive the war.

Original acrylic painting by Ray Waddey, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 24 x 18, depicting Vaughn flying away from a flaming German bi-plane after a successful dogfight, signed in black felt tip, “G. A. Vaughn, Jr.” Painting is also signed by Waddey. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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425. Joseph Wheeler. Confederate major general (1836–1906),

known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign. Ink signature, “Jos Wheeler, Major General, Aug 22, 1898, Camp Wikoff,” on an off-white 5.25 x 4 album page. Mild toning and light show-through from a signature on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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429. World War II: Pacific Theater. Two

426. World War II: Aces. Forty-eight signed photos, various finishes, ranging in size from 3 x 5 up to 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective ace pictured. Signers include: Donald Bryan, G. V. Davis, Oscar Coen, Donald Quigley, Diz Laird, John Stokes, Bob Goebel, Charlie Bond, Jim Swett, Jack Price, Bud Peterson, Alex Vraciu, Jack Warner, Raymond Bank, J. D. McGraw, Gordon Graham, Joel Paris, James Watkins, Harley Brown, P. Charles DuBois, and Robert Davis (ins). In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

427. World War II: Battle of the Bulge.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Infantry Division known as the ‘Checkerboard Division,’ signed in blue felt tip by 26 members. Signers are: Phil Benefiel, Robert Bossler, Robert Boyt, Glenn Bronson, Harry Clifton, Stan Dolby, James Duncan, Hal Etter, Robert Gair, Larry Gribble, John Martin, Vince Meribela, Harry McCracken, Al Nelson, Edward Phero, Byron Reburn, Herm Saunders, John Shell, James Lee Sines, Raymond Stewart, Dick Switzer, Joe Thimm, John Vasa, Ralph Waits, John Wearly, and Richard Weaver. In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy quality and light blue discoloration inherent to the photo. Accompanied by four photos taken at time of signing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

428. World War II: Filthy 13 Elite. The

Dirty Dozen 2-laser disc set, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by four of the WWII Filthy 13 101st AB D-Day Pathfinder veterans: Jake McNiece, Bob Cone, Jack Womer, and Jack Agnew. In fine condition, with bends to the right corners and light wear to the bottom edge. Discs are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

photos: glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Japanese Foreign Minister signing the surrender documents, signed in blue felt tip by nine Pacific WWII combat veterans.

Signers are: Jim Swett, R. W. McClurg, Ed Harper, Tom Griffin, R. E. Cole, Don Lopez, Jim Hill, Tom Emrich, and S. W. ‘Swede’ Vejtasa; and a color satin-finish 10 x 8 of the Japanese surrender, signed in blue felt tip by four Pacific Medal of Honor recipients. Signers are: Richard Sorenson, Jim Swett, Jeff DeBlanc, and Mitchell Paige. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

430. Marcus J. Wright. Confederate

general (1831–1922) wounded at Shiloh and fought at Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge.

ALS, one page, 5.25 x 8, May 30, 1910. Letter to Colonel Cook. In part: “Do not return the book (S. O. 1862), I have a copy…Accept the best offer you can get for my Arkansas manuscript, I am in need of money, & will take what I can get.”

In fine condition, with overall mild toning, and some stray ink marks and blotches. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

431. Zemke’s Wolfpack. Ten

items: pencil signature, “Hub Zemke,” one a white 6.25 x 3.25 card honoring him as the “Leader of the Wolfpack,” affixed by corner tabs to a 14 x 11.5 foam core mount featuring three unsigned photos of the group commander; and eight 3.5 x 2 “Zemke’s Wolfpack” cards each signed in ink and pencil by an individual Ace who flew with Zemke. Signers are: Gabby Gabreski, Frank W. Kilbbe, Walker M. Mahurin, Gerald W. Johnson, Billy Edens, Mike Quirk, Robert J. Rankin, and Robert S. Johnson. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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432. Buzz Aldrin. Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Aldrin, “Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.,” payable to Army Athletic Assoc. for $10.00, March 12, 1981. In fine condition, with light cancellation stamp to upper portion and mild show-through from stamps on reverse. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 433. Buzz Aldrin.

Color 3 x 5 photo of Aldrin in his white space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin Apollo XI,” and affixed to a color 8.5 x 11 photo of Aldrin descending the lunar lander to the moon’s surface. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

435.

ALT Crews.

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring space shuttle first airstrip landing, signed in black ballpoint or felt tip

by Fred Haise, Richard Truly, Joe Engle, and Gordon Fullerton. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

437.

Apollo 12.

Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing in their spacesuits during training, signed in black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordon. In very good condition, with a central vertical crease, lightly through portion of Gordon’s signature, as well as some other scattered light bends and creases.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

438. Apollo 13. Flight-

flown couch material swatch, 1 x 1.5, flown aboard the Apollo 13 mission. Swatch is affixed to an 8 x 10 presentation sheet with an Apollo 13 beta cloth patch, which reads, “This couch material flew in the Apollo 13 Spacecraft presented to Melvin F. Brooks in recognition of your performance in MCC during Apollo 13.” Signed at the bottom in black ink by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

436. Apollo 08. Three one-page TLSs, each on NASA letterhead,

individually signed by James Lovell, Frank Borman, and William Anders (signed “Bill”), two dated 1969. The Lovell letter, to entertainer Jack Benny, reads in part: “This flight around the moon showed us some excellent landing sites; and Frank, Bill, and I promise that on one of our succeeding flights to the moon, we will stake out a homestead claim for you applicable to the year 2000!” Borman’s letter to publisher Hy Gardner reads in full: “I have no plans to fun for Congress and I am busily engaged in my job as Field Director, Space Station Task Group.” Anders’ letter to Rooster Andrews reads in part: “I am glad you enjoyed the flag. It isn’t very large but it has been a long way and we of the crew are proud that you have accepted it.” He has added a brief postscript. Light uniform toning covering each page, scattered wrinkles and light creasing, areas of faint staining, a staple hole to Lovell’s letter with “returned” written at the top of the page, and Anders’ signature somewhat faded, otherwise overall very good to fine condition. Accompanied by Lovell’s original mailing envelope and a letter of authenticity signed by Gardner’s widow.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Uncommon vintage lunar portrait, signed by all three, and inscribed with “Sincere thanks for your friendship—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11” 439. Apollo 11. Color vintage glossy 10

x 8 NASA photo of Buzz Aldrin standing on the lunar surface, with the reflection of photographer Neil Armstrong visible in Aldrin’s visor, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Collins—Sincere thanks for your friendship—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11,” “Buzz Aldrin,” and “Mike Collins.” Photo is affixed by its top corners to a slightly larger board. In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to inscription and some trivial crazing to edges. Highly desirable as Armstrong rarely added his mission to his signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Apollo 17 flown “Tsiolkovsky” lunar landmark map from Cernan’s collection 440. Apollo 17: Gene Cernan. Flight-flown Apollo 17 ‘Lunar

Landmark’ map, 10.5 x 8, used in lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. Map shows a portion of the lunar surface, labeled at the top, “Tsiolkovsky,” and shows a crystalclear image of the region on the lunar surface. This map originates from the personal space collection of Gene Cernan, and bears his personal signed flight-certification label to the right border of the map.

Map is removably presented on a 13 x 19 color display picturing Cernan holding the ‘Lunar Landmark Book’ which this map came from. In fine condition, with three punch holes to bottom edge of map.

Named after Russian rocket scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the Tsiolkovsky crater is the most prominent crater on the far side of the Moon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

441. Apollo 17: Gene Cernan. Color

very limited edition 19 x 13 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered #43/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar surface and a printed quotation of his last words spoken on the moon, signed in black felt tip underneath the image, with Cernan writing out the final words ever spoken by man on the moon: “And as we leave the Moon at ‘Taurus—Littrow,’ we leave as we came…and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind,” and signed underneath, “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition. In the years since leaving the moon, Cernan has rarely inscribed this quote in full, and as such few examples exist. This copy is one of only 45 examples that were created, and one of only 36 authorized for sale to collectors by Cernan.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Apollo-Soyuz. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 red-numbered NASA photo of the Apollo-Soyuz crew, signed in black felt tip by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition. Provenance: The Deke Slayton Family Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 443. Apollo-Soyuz.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of an artist’s rendition of the Apollo Soyuz Test Project in orbit, signed in black felt tip by Deke Slayton, Vance Brand, Tom Stafford, Alexei Leonov, and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition, with a trivial vertical surface mark and a small repaired tear to the left edge. Provenance: The Deke Slayton Family Collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

444. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Unique 7 x 5 cardstock photo of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin meeting with German President Gustave Heinemann, signed in blue ballpoint

by Armstrong and black felt tip by Aldrin. Also signed in blue ballpoint

by Heinemann. In fine condition with a few specks of surface chipping to the extreme right edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Twice-signed by Armstrong, along with fellow test pilots Glenn, Tibbets, Yeager, Crossfield, and others 445. Neil Armstrong and Test Pilots. Signed book: The Society of Experimental Test Pilots History. First edition. Covina, California: Taylor Publishing Company, 1978. Hardcover, 9 x 11.5, 400 pages. Signed in ballpoint and by 97 test pilots and aviation pioneers on the inside covers, the first or last free end pages, or on their respective image on an interior page. Signers include: Neil Armstrong (signed twice—once on the inside board and again on an inside page), John Glenn, Paul Tibbets, Chuck Yeager, Pete Knight, Paul Metz, Robert White, Cal Shoemaker, Bruce Hinds, John Manke, Tom McMurtry, Bruce Peterson, Tom Morganfield, Scott Crossfield, Fitz Fulton, Milt Thompson, Max Stanley, Jerry Gentry, Jack Farley, Dave Ferguson, Pete Everest, Hal Farley, Gabby Gabreski, Bunny Comstock, Paul Conger, Jerry Johnson, Chuck Tucker, Al White, Bill Dana, Dick Rutan, C. E. ‘Bud’ Anderson, Joe Cotton, and Robert Gilliand. Several of the signatures are inscribed and many of the men have added mission assignments or other pertinent information. Corner bumps, wear and ink marks along the front hinge, and partial separation along the inside hinge of the front and back boards, and a bit of scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Exceedingly rare Armstrong friend request from 1999 446. Neil Armstrong. Very unusual and exceptional color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, nicely signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To John Wardell, All the best—Neil Armstrong,” with Armstrong printing out his name. In fine condition. This very exemplar was obtained through a friend of Armstrong’s in 1999 and featured in Relics of the Space Race as one of the very rare Armstrong signature examples after he all but stopped signing autographs for admirers.

According to the consignor, this signature was obtained by a mutual frind of Armstrong’s and the photo’s recipient. The photo was presented in-person to Armstrong, as he had long since stopped signing, with Armstrong uncharacteristically printing his name on the photo. The photo was given to the recipient. An item for the serious and dedicated Neil Armstrong collector - for this type of person, this piece is an absolute must to complete a collection. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

448. Neil Armstrong. Large

ink signature, “Neil Armstrong,” on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet of Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Center stationery. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

449. Neil Armstrong. Vintage 3.5 x 6.5

447. Neil Armstrong. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Don Jennings, Best Wishes, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

newspaper photo, signed in fountain pen, “Neil Armstrong.” Uniform toning, trimmed edges and the signature a few shades light, but completely legible, and mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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450. Neil Armstrong. Uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet by his side, signed in blue felt tip.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 14. In fine condition, with signature lightly faded, but still completely legible. Uninscribed photos of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted prizes in the entire field of space collecting. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Very early Armstrong signature in a rare 1947 Blume High yearbook

451. Neil Armstrong. The Retrospect yearbook, dating from Armstrong’s senior year at Blume High School in Wapakoneta, Ohio in 1947,

hardcover, 8 x 11, 88 pages. Armstrong’s senior portrait is at the top of page 12, and signed in ink under his activities, “Neil Armstrong.” Among the activities he participated in during his three years at school are “Band (2,3,4) Vice-President 4,” and “Student Council 3,4.” Armstrong is pictured an additional six times in the yearbook, two in the band (one with the other officers), two for Student Council (one with the other officers), and two with the Senior Hi–Y, whose information reads, in part: “Clean Living–self-discipline in everyday life, Clean Speech–decency in conversation, Clean Scholarship–honesty in school, Clean Sportmanship–fairness in athletics.” Other classmates have also signed the book.

In very good condition, with inside pages separated from covers, scattered light creases to inside pages, toning to fore-edges, and wear and soiling to covers. Armstrong graduated 11th in his class of 78 students, and would go on to study aerospace engineering at Purdue University. Any signed material from Armstrong’s teen years is extremely uncommon. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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One-of-a-kind photo of the first mouse and first moonwalker, signed by Armstrong on Mickey’s behalf 452. Neil Armstrong. Color laser print 10 x 8 photo of Mickey Mouse in a Space Mountain suit, arm-in-arm with Neil Armstrong, signed and inscribed in Armstrong’s hand in black felt tip, “To Juli— Good Luck! Mickey.” In fine condition, with some light creasing and light contrast to the inscription. After writing Armstrong a seven-page letter complete with this photo to sign, the consignor received the image back—whimsically signed by Armstrong, “Mickey.” In a second attempt, the consignor wrote again, but received the standard rejection letter stating that Armstrong didn’t sign autographs. This photo certainly showcases Armstrong’s sense of humor! Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

In a handwritten holiday sentiment from the Armstrongs, Neil writes, “We’re hoping 2010 is a great year for you!”

453. Neil Armstrong.

Glittering Christmas card, 7.5 x 5.5, featuring a printed sentiment and the names ‘Carol and Neil Armstrong,’ with a sentiment written in Armstrong’s hand in green ballpoint above the sentiment, “Carl & Rosemary—We’re hoping 2010 is a great year for you!” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Armstrong’s hand. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

454. Astronauts. Five

covers, including three FDCs, each signed in ink or felt tip by an astronaut or astronauts. Signers are Alan Bean, Jack Lousma, Owen Garriott, Gordon Cooper, James A. McDivitt, Charles Conrad, Scott Carpenter, and cosmonaut Valery Kubasov. One cover also bears an Alan Shepard secretarial signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

455. Aviators. Six items: ink signatures of “Chuck Yeager” (2), “John Henry Mears,” and “Scott Crossfield,” on individual off white cards, each measuring approximately 5 x 3; one TLS signed “Floyd Gibbons,” one page, 6.5 x 8, personal letterhead, December 26, 1930. Brief letter of seasons greetings from Floyd Gibbons; and an FDC honoring the 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation, signed in black ballpoint, “Roscoe Turner.” In very good condition, with light toning to the cards, an informational clipping affixed below one of Yeager’s signatures, adhesive remnants along the top edge of Mears’ card, and surface creasing and toning to the letter. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Aviators. Twenty items consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips, letters and a signed photo, each signed by a different aviator. Signers are: Rusty Schweikart, Alfred Buckham, Clarence Young, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Hoyt Vandenberg, J. S. Allard, Al Williams, Russel Boardman, Russell Maughan, Albert Stevens, Walter Hinton, Francesco Pinedo, Roger Q. Williams, Apollo Soucek, Mal Freeburg, Charles Kingsford Smith, J. Errol Boyd, Albert Read, and John Towers. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, trimmed edges, folds, and mounting remnants to some of the corners. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

460. Michael Collins. Color 8 x 10 NASA white spacesuit portrait of Collins posing in front of a lunar background, signed in black felt tip, “M. Collins.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

461. Michael Collins. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in his white spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip, “Michael Collins, Apollo XI.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

457. Louis Bleriot. Postcard,

4.5 x 3.5, postmarked August 7, 1929, signed in fountain pen, “L. Bleriot.” Envelope was signed to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his first flight across the Channel. Information states Bleriot carried this card with him with the intention of posting it from Dover, but forgot and posted it the day after.

Matted and framed with information about the signing to an overall size of 12.75 x 15.75. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

458. Gene Cernan. Two items: Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in-person on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint, “Gene Cernan”; and a program from the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor or Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin on November 16, 2011, boldly signed on the front in blue felt tip by Cernan. In fine condition, with the last name of the signature written over the golden crest of the program. Accompanied by a printed photo taken at the time of signing. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 459. Challenger: Mike Smith.

NASA astronaut who perished aboard the ill-fated mission in 1986.

Commemorative cover, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring a Russian event, signed on the front in black felt tip by Smith, and also signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Mike Lounge, Bob Stewart, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Bob Springer, Dave Leestma, Richard Richards, Jim Bagian, and James Van Hoften. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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462. Charles Conrad.

Personal check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Conrad, “Charles Conrad, Jr.,” payable to Charles Conrad Jr. Acct No.#113819251 for $1550.00, June 5, 1979.

In fine condition, with bank stamps to body, not affecting the clean signature area.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

463. Charlie Duke. Apollo 16

prime recovery ship postal cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo 16 recovery force, signed in blue ballpoint by Duke and also signed by two members of the recovery force. In fine condition, with a slightly fuzzy appearance to Duke’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic signs The Fun of It, complete with rare mini-record 464. Amelia Earhart. Signed

book: The Fun of It. First edition. NY: Brewer, Warren & Putnam, 1932.

Hardcover, 5.25 x 8.25, 218 pages.

The book’s dustjacket is not present, but it retains its original mini-record of Earhart’s international broadcast in a sleeve affixed to the inside of the back cover. Signed on the first free end page in fountain pen, “Amelia Earhart.” In fair condition, with signed page taped into book, tape to other opening pages, repaired tears and creases to signed page, cracked hinges, several pages separated from spine, spine loose from binding, wear to covers and spine, bumped corners, edge wear, and wear and fading to spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

465. Joe Engle. Color 10 x 8

468. John Glenn. Handwritten memo, signed “John Glenn,” one page, 8 x 10.5, lightly-lined United States Senate letterhead, no date.

Glenn writes, “add Sen Nunn as cosponsor on S. J. Res III, Japan Parliamentary Exchange.” In fine condition, with a few faint pencil notations towards the top, and a small staple mark. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

NASA photo of the Space Shuttle Enterprise in the first ‘tailcone off’ flight, signed in black felt tip “Joe Engle.” Central vertical bend and a few small creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

466. Owen Garriott. Satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of a rocket upon lift-off, signed in black felt tip “Owen Garriott, Skylab-3.” In fine condition, with a small strip of silvering along the lower left side. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

467. John Glenn. Vintage 8 x 10 NASA photo of Glenn in a suit and bow tie with his Mercury 7 lapel pin, signed in black ink, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.” Edge dings, surface marks, a few small creases, and light edge toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

469. Bob Hoover.

Veteran fighter pilot, test pilot, and ‘master of aerobatics.’ Composite 1/48 scale model of Hoover’s Sabreliner aircraft, signed on the wing in green felt tip, “Bob Hoover.” In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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474. Jim Irwin. FDC with a cachet honoring a Decade of Space Achievements, 1961–1971, signed in black felt tip, “Jim Irwin.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 470. Jim Irwin. Color 32.5 x 21.75 poster entitled ‘One nation, under God,’ picturing Irwin on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Roy M. Brown, My Best Wishes, Jim Irwin.” Intersecting folds as issued, mild surface impressions, and a few small pieces of old tape on the reverse from past display, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 471. Jim Irwin. Color 11 x 14 photo of

Jim Irwin standing near the lunar rover on the moon, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Bill, Best Wishes from Hadley Base, Jim Irwin.” Affixed to the middle of the image is a US postage stamp postmarked in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 12, 1981—the 10th anniversary of the mission. Covered with a clear laminant. Scattered creases, bends, and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

475. Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov.

Commemorative cover with a cachet honoring the arrival of the Soyuz cosmonauts as part of the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission, signed in ink by both Russian crew members, Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

472. Jim Irwin. Glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Mike, My Best Wishes, Jim Irwin.” In very good condition, with creasing, rippling, and mild haloing and bleeding of the signature and inscription. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

473. Jim Irwin. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 15 mission, signed in black felt tip below a printed sentiment. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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476. Charles Lindbergh. Striking fountain pen signature, “C. A. Lindbergh, Mar. 23, 1927,” on a light green 5.5 x 7 sheet of Burlingame stationery. In fine condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, light corner creasing and light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Houston we have a problem” 478. James Lovell. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Lovell in his spacesuit before a cosmic background, beautifully signed in blue felt tip, “Houston we have a problem, James Lovell, Apollo 13.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

479. Robert McCall. Five original signed pastel sketches in color

on individual FDCs. Three sketches are of satellites, one of the space shuttle, and one of a satellite orbiting another planet. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

480. Edgar Mitchell. Apollo 14 insurance cover, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Official crew cover from my personal collection, Edgar Mitchell.” Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

481. Edgar Mitchell. Apollo 14 launch date postal cover, signed in blue ballpoint, “From My Personal Collection, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Exceptional oversized image from the lunar surface, signed by 20 astronauts, including 8 moonwalkers 482. Moonwalkers. Color satin-finish 19.5

x 15.5 photo of the Earthrise taken from space, signed in silver and gold ink by eight moonwalkers and 12 astronauts. Signers are: Buzz Aldrin, Eugene Cernan, Edgar Mitchell, Charlie Duke, Harrison H. Schmitt, John Young, Dave Scott, Alan Bean, Wally Schirra, Michael Collins, Tom Stafford, Fred Haise, M. Scott Carpenter, Jim McDivitt, Walt Cunningham, Frank Borman, Al Worden, James Lovell, Richard Gordon, and Rusty Schweickart, each adding their respective mission. Matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 21. In fine condition. An exemplary collection of signatures from the lunar pioneers.

Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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483. Moonwalkers. Excellent collection of eleven signed photos, each signed by a different moonwalker.

Neil Armstrong - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Armstrong in his space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Ron Holman, Neil Armstrong.”

Buzz Aldrin - glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Aldrin in his space suit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron, Best Wishes, Buzz Aldrin.”

Charles Conrad - glossy 10 x 8 NASA photo of Conrad standing in front of his lunar lander, signed in black felt tip.

Alan Bean - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bean kneeling in front of his lunar lander, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron, best of luck, Alan Bean.”

Edgar Mitchell - glossy 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell posing in front of the Apollo 14 emblem signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Ron Holman, Best regards, Edgar Mitchell.”

John Young - color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Young posing in his flight suit with a model of the Space Shuttle, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, John Young.”

Alan Shepard - glossy 10 x 8 photo of Shepard posing in front of the Apollo 14 emblem, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron, Best Wishes, Alan Shepard.”

Harrison Schmitt - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schmitt posing with a globe in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron and the future, Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17.”

James Irwin - glossy 8 x 10 photo of Irwin in his space suit, signed and inscribed in black ink “Ron, My very best wishes, Jim Irwin, Apollo 15.”

Each photo is individually matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, with some having a copy of the original letter sent by the collector affixed to the reverse.

Dave Scott - color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Scott posing in his space suit, signed in blue felt tip.

Charlie Duke - color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Duke posing in his space suit, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.”

In overall fine condition. An easy-to-complete collection, with just Cernan needed to finish the set. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

484. Charles Nungesser. World War I ace and aviation pioneer (1892–1927). Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ch. Nungesser,” on an off-white 5.25 x 2.5 slip. Mild toning over signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned aviation insurance policy, a 1924 TLS from insurance broker C. E. Heath and Co. Ltd., regarding the policy, and a Nungesser visiting card, 3.25 x 2.25, signed by E. D. Girardet. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of the pilot in dress uniform with all 30 of his medals. Superb aviation content of the man who would later die in an attempt to fly across the Atlantic Ocean twelve days before Charles Lindbergh¹s 1927 successful flight.RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Official 1967 NASA publication bearing 47 signatures including Aldrin, Collins, Shepard, and Glenn!

485. NASA Astronauts. National Aeronautics and Space Administration program entitled “NASA Astronauts” October 1967, 8 x 10.25, 40 pages, signed inside in ink or felt tip by 47 astronauts and space agency officials. Almost all have signed near their respective image. Signers are: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn (ins), Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, Joe Allen, Alan Bean, Frank Borman, Vance Brand, John Bull, Jerry Carr, Gene Cernan, Charles Conrad, Jr., Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke, Tony England, Owen Garriott, Ed Gibson, John Llewellyn (signed “Anthony Llewellyn”), Jack Lousa, James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, Richard Gordon, Fred W. Haise, Donald L. Holmquest, Joe Kerwin, William Lenoir (signed “W. B. Lenoir”), Bruce McCandless II, James McDivitt, F. Curtis Michel, Edgar Mitchell, Story Musgrave, Brian O’Leary, Bill Pogue, Stuart Roosa, Harrison Schmitt, Rusty Schweickart, Tom Stafford, Dave Scott, Jack Swigert, Paul Weitz, Al Worden, John Young, Maxime Faget, and Gene Kranz. A couple of the signers have added title or mission information. Some creasing from handling, staining the last three pages, scattered tiny holes to the back cover, and all of the staples removed, otherwise fine condition.

A chance to collect a majority of the early astronauts on a vintage publication. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

486. Eddie Rickenbacker.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the pilot and his plane, signed and inscribed later in fountain pen, “With my best wishes, To Sebilia & Family, Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, 1918/1971.” In very good condition, with scattered light surface creasing and rippling, edge curling, and a spot of toning along the right edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

487. Sally Ride. Signed book:

To Space and Back. First edition.

NY: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books, 1986. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.5, 96 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the half–title page “Sally K. Ride.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

488. Alan Shepard and John Glenn.

Hardcover limited deluxe edition KennedyJohnson Official Inaugural Program, #277, January 20, 1961, 8.5 x 11.5, 31 pages, signed on the limitations page in blue ink, “With best wishes—Alan Shepard,” and signed and inscribed on the first free-end page in black felt tip, “To James—John Glenn.” Also signed on the limitations page by General Chairman, G. H. Foley. In fine condition, with light toning throughout, and mild wear to the cover and surface marks to the cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

489. Alan Shepard. Signed

book: The Real Stuff: A History of NASA’s Astronaut Recruitment Program. Later printing. NY: Praeger Publishers, 1985. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 227 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “To LK and Bill—Alan Shepard.” A uniform block of toning on the first free-end page, a stray mark on the half-title page, and a ding to the right edge of the front cover, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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490.

Skylab. FDC

with a cachet honoring Skylab, signed in felt tip or ballpoint by Alan Bean, Owen Garriott, Jack Lousma, Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, Bill Pogue, Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, and Paul Weitz. Also bears additional autopen signatures of Kerwin and Weitz. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

494. Deke Slayton. Color 8 x 10 NASA white spacesuit portrait, signed in black felt tip. Two postage stamps are affixed to the right edge, as well as a November 12, 1981 Cape Canaveral postal cancellation. In fine condition. Difficult to find in uninscribed examples. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

495. Deke Slayton. Apollo/ Soyuz test project recovery cover with a cachet honoring the Apollo/ Soyuz mission, signed on the front in blue ink by Slayton, and also signed by three members of the recovery force. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

491. Skylab 1. Pris-

tine color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the prime crew of the first manned Skylab mission, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Bill with best wishes, Charles Conrad,” “Paul Weitz,” and in black ballpoint, “Joe Kerwin.” In fine condition, with some trivial foxing slightly affecting the inscription. Precertified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

492. Skylab 4. Postal cover bearing a cachet honoring Skylab 4, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, Bill Pogue, and NASA Deputy Administrator George M. Low. Each astronaut has added a mission-related identifier. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

of the Enterprise on the launch pad, signed in black ink by Fred W. Haise (adding “Enterprise CDR”), Joe Engle, Richard Truly, and Gordon Fullerton.

In fine condition, with a couple tiny creases and surface marks.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

497. Space Shuttle STS48. Color glossy

493. Deke Slayton.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Harry with best wishes, D. K. Slayton.” In fine condition, with a brush to the word “To.” Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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496. Space Shuttle Enterprise. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo

20 x 16 composite photo of the STS-48 crew, affixed to a board of the same size, signed in silver ink by John O. Creighton, Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr., James Buchli, Sam Gemar, and Mark N. Brown. In fine condition.

Photos of this size are uncommon, and were mainly distributed to the contractors who supported the shuttle programs over the years.

Accompanied by a different, unsigned color glossy composite photo of the crew of the same size. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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499. Gherman Titov.

502. Voyager: Rutan and Yeager. Color

Commemorative postal envelope, 6.25 x 4.5, with a cachet honoring Soviet space flight, signed in blue ink by Gherman Titov. In fine condition, with light toning. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 20 x 16 photo of the Voyager in flight, signed in black felt tip by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager. Some scattered light creases and ripples, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

500. Wernher von Braun. Commemora-

tive cover with a cachet honoring Dr. Wernher von Braun, featuring the printed quote, “One of the most significant milestones in space exploration…will be a manned lunar landing. The nation with the vision, the capability, and the determination to achieve it will be recognized for its leadership as long as the history of man in recorded,” signed in black felt tip, “Wernher von Braun.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Unique card signed by the first four Vostok cosmonauts 501.

Vostok.

Greeting card, 5.75 x 8, sent to cinematographer/director Nikita Abramovich Petrosov in celebration of the New Year at the end of 1962, signed under the pre-printed Russian sentiment in ink and ballpoint by the first four Vostok cosmonauts: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Andriyan Nikolaev, and Pavel Popovich. In very good condition, with toning, scattered areas of soiling, and the front portion of the card mostly separated along the hinge, but still connected. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

503. Edward H. White II. Astro-

naut (1930–1967) who was the first American to walk in space and who died in the flash fire that killed the entire Apollo 1 crew. Ink signature, “Edward H. White II,” on an off-white irregularly clipped card. Card is affixed to an FDC with a metallic cover honoring a decade of space achievement. In fine condition, with a trivial brush to first stroke of signature and a bit of light soiling to cover. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

504. Al Worden. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the Apollo 15 module during rendezvous, signed in black felt tip, “Al Worden, ‘Endeavour’ in Orbit, Apollo 15 CMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

505. Chuck Yeager. Glossy

10 x 8 photo of Yeager standing beside an F-20 Tigershark, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Wright declines comment on the accomplishments of the second flyer to solo the Atlantic

506. Orville Wright. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 24, 1928. Letter to Gordon Dorrance, president of Dorrance and Company. In full: “I have your letter of March 20th asking for a few words on Chamberlin’s ‘Record Flights.’ I would not want to make any comment without first reading the book, and I am so far behind in my reading now that I would not be able to read it for months to come.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

507. X-15: Joe Walker. American test pilot and astronaut (1921-1966) who was killed when his F-104 Starfighter chase plane collided with an XB-70 Valkyrie; Walker had been flying in a tight group formation for a publicity photo, and was knocked out of control by the supersonic bomber’s wake. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 NASA photo of Walker posing alongside his plane, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and a paperclip impression to top edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

508. John Young. Exceptional color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Young posing in his spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace.

Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Zeppelin declines an autograph request, citing a reluctance “to occupy a position alongside those men who performed really great deeds” 509. Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin. German engineer (1838–1917) who designed the famous rigid airship that bears his name. Alarmingly humble ALS in German, signed “Graf von Zeppelin,” one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, Girsberg bei Emmishofen letterhead, September 1893. Zeppelin writes Dr. Gottfried Deckler. In part (translated): “To my regret, I cannot…provide you with a page for your album because my simple execution of the mission confided to me at the beginning of the war in 1870 doesn’t give me the right to occupy a position alongside those men who performed really great deeds.” Zeppelin studied French balloons during the Franco-Prussian War. In fine condition with Deckler’s collector’s stamp on the reverse of an adjacent page. Accompanied by an 11.25 x 8.25 polychrome postcard showing an airship flying over a picturesque town and an enthusiastic crowd. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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510. Edward Albee and Dean Koontz.

art & literature 513. Authors.

Four souvenir typescripts, all one page, 8.5 x 11, two of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, each signed in black ink by Albee, and two of Cold Fire, each signed in black felt tip by Koontz.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Check from the legendary Phoenix Book Shop, the heartbeat of the poetry community 511. W. H. Auden.

The Phoenix Book Shop business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by store owner, Robert Wilson, payable to W. H. Auden for $1600.00, March 3, 1972. Endorsed by Auden on the reverse, “W. H. Auden.” Light creasing, toning, and the expected cancellation stamps, one of which affects the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition. The Phoenix Book Shop in Greenwich Village was a quintessential Mecca for poets, offering the most comprehensive collection of poetry ever, anywhere. Owner, Robert Wilson, assumed ownership in 1962, and pumped spirit and enthusiasm into the poetry community until 1988. Wilson not only sold books, but encouraged and supported poets, who would come to the store to buy and sell books and manuscripts. This check could possible represent one such transaction. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Twenty-one ink and felt tip signatures of authors on individual cards and slips, most approximately 5 x 3. Signers are: Isaac Asimov, Ira Levin, Erskine Caldwell, William Saroyan, James Thurber, Norman Mailer, Eudora Welty, Alex Haley, John Hersey, William Styron (ins), Louis L’Amour, Ralph Ellison, Arthur Miller, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Albee, Gore Vidal, Erica Jong, Anita Loos, Neil Simon, Christopher Isherwood, and Tennessee Williams.

In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Thank you Mr. Wilson—no” 514. Djuna Barnes. Ameri-

can writer (1892– 1982) who was a pivotal figure in the integration of modernist literature in the 1920s and 1930s. Nightwood, Barnes’ cult classic of modern fiction, features an introduction

by T. S. Eliot. Brief TLS signed “D. Barnes,” one page, 5.5 x 3.25, February 5, 1970. “Thank you Mr. Wilson—no.” Light soiling, postal cancellation to the top, and irregular ink adhesion to the beginning of the signature, otherwise fine condition. This quick letter to Robert Wilson, owner of the renowned Phoenix Book Shop in Greenwich Village, is the first piece we’ve ever offered from Barnes. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

512. Authors and Illustrators. Robust and eclectic collection of 104 signatures,

signed photos, and letters, each signed in ink by an acclaimed author or illustrator. Signers include Truman Capote, Kirk Douglas, William Cullen Bryant, Bette Davis, Lady Bird Johnson, Newt Gingrich, Edward Everett Hale, Nelson A. Rockefeller, Rocky Graziano, Emeril Lagasse, Bo Jackson, Michael Dukakis, Isaac Hayes, J. A. Jance, Carroll V. Glines, Gerda Lerner, Mark Jerome Walters, Louise Erdrich, Joseph Kanon, Kathleen Raine, Pat Croce (2), Nick Hornby, Nuala O’Faolain, Wilton Barnhardt, Michael Blake, Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Mark W, Clark, Jennifer Beth Cohen, B. Comfort, Ronnie Dugger, Julian Fellowes, Donna Hanover, Carol Goodman, Jim Hightower, Daniel Hoffman, Ted Key, John Davis, Raymond A. Moody, Wayne LaPierre, Dick Morris, Ed Okonowicz, Queen Noor of Jordan, Lord John Russell, Charles Sobczak, Wallace Stegner, Francis Eugene Wood, Dr. Meyer Abrams, J. Ross Donahue, Dave Anderson, Moustafa Bayoumi, Stephen J. Dubner, Michael Dooling, Osbourne Elliot, Roger G. Kennedy, Ed Koch, Tracy Kidder, Michael Malone, Charlotte Mires, Eugene ‘Mercury’ Morris, Carol O’Connell, Fulton Oursler, Pat Riley, Mary Schavo, Daniel Schorr, Lisa Scottoline, Henry Aaron, Edward Albee, Ashley Bryan, Dana Buchman, Joe Clark, David Keith Cohler, Barbara Comfort, Katherine Cornell, Thomas Costain, James Gould, Brian Davies, John Drew, Philip Harper, Lillian Hellman, Jacob Javits, Reeve Lindbergh, Alfred Lunt, Tug McGraw, Martha Raye, Abe Ribicoff, Jerome Robbins, Cokie Roberts, Robert H. Schuller, Mickey Spillane, Ethel Waters, Joseph Wambaugh, Harold Bell Wright, and Bishop John Joseph Wright. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning, soiling and creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Poems they surely are...

And always I love the Greek touch and the spiritual intensity” 515. Katharine Lee Bates. Educator and

poet (1859–1929) best known for the lyrics to the iconic patriotic song ‘America the Beautiful.’

Partial TLS, one page, 5.5 x 4.5, no date. Bates writes, in full: “And poems they surely are. They are varied, too, in a most interesting fashion, hardly anyone being like another. And always I love the Greek touch and the spiritual intensity.”

In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a paperclip impression at the top. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

517. Cecil Beaton. Academy

Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980).

ALS signed “Cecil,” two pages, 8 x 10, no date. Beaton sarcastically writes, in part: “I can imagine how lost you feel. Really to have had such an inspiration must have been terrific! I can only sympathize. I hope you will take a trip soon somewhere. It will do you good after such a long vacation!

I am truly sorry for you, but can think of nothing towards your well being…I am sick of having such revelations,” adding a post-script mentioning someone’s passing. Intersecting folds, scattered light surface creasing and toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Do you have the faith of a child who believes in fairies?

Yes—there are fairies! Not the little imaginative people we read of in children’s stories, but none the less, real workers of magic” 516. L. Frank Baum, Jr. Son of L. Frank

Baum who himself tried several times to adapt his story to theater or motion pictures, but with little luck. In 1914, he went so far as to found the Oz Film Manufacturing Company, which went bankrupt after only a year. Frank J. Baum eventually resumed an involvement with his father’s work by taking over the management of the rights to the stories; it was Baum “Jr.” who finally brought his father’s theater and motion picture dreams to fruition. Signed manuscript, “Frank Baum,” on three sides of two 5.75 x 8.5 off-white sheets, no date. “Do you have the faith of a child who believes in fairies? Yes—there are fairies! Not the little imaginative people we read of in children’s stories, but none the less, real workers of magic. For without these little fairies—the product of our own imagination—how could we have perfected all the marvels of our day which make our civilization so comfortable? What are fairies but imagination? What are modern miracles of invention, but the product of imagination? Every physical substance used in producing the airplane, the radio, the automobile, and other modern miracles has always existed. But our fairies of imagination have enabled us to combine these old substances in new forms. Nature is always wonderful—and all the good of Nature has always existed. Regardless of gloomy days—or periods of ‘depression,’ Nature remains as fresh and beautiful—as full of joy and happiness as ever. On dark and gloomy days as we poke around in the dreary wreck of our hopes and aspirations, we may suddenly uncover one of these little spiritual fairies of imagination that has been there all the time—just waiting for recognition. Then, with a rush of enthusiasm and new optimism, we grasp tight hold of this little reflection of the Divine Spirit—and suddenly we find our mental chaos has cleared—and we stand once again in the bright, warm sun of progress and accomplishment. Times change. The old world ever rolls on to new heights of progress. Mankind never retrogrades. When our seeming great accomplishments of civilization crumble around us and for a space of time leave us bewildered—it is only because we failed to build on solid foundations. This is not disaster—it is the mere clearing away of the rubbish of childish conceptions and childish toys we have outgrown, so we may be enabled to rebuild anew—stronger—better—spiritually purified—with our feet at last planted firmly on the road which eventually leads to perfection.” Light creasing and toning, two irregularly trimmed edges, and some trivial mirroring at the bottom of the first page, otherwise fine condition. A beautifully inspirational letter from the supportive son who helped bring his father’s opus to the silver screen. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Conduct your blooming in the noise and whip of the whirlwind”

518. Irving Berlin. Personal

calling card, 3 x 1.5, signed on the reverse in fountain pen, “Irving Berlin.” Card is stapled to a 1940 TLS on Berlin’s personal letterhead, written by his secretary in response to an autograph request.

In fine condition, with light toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

521. Gwendolyn Brooks. Two items: AQS on a lightly-lined

519. Ambrose Bierce. American

writer (1842–c.1914) best known for his vivid short stories (including the classic ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’) and his satirical ‘The Devil’s Dictionary.’ In 1913, while traveling with Pancho Villa’s troops during the Mexican Revolution, Bierce disappeared, his ultimate fate remains a mystery. Pencil signature, “Ambrose Bierce,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3 sheet with “Compliments of” pre-printed in the center and collector’s notations to top left. In fine condition, with small tear to left edge and a bit of light foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

off-white 5 x 3 card. Brooks writes the final line from the poem, ‘The Second Sermon on the Warpland,’ “Conduct your blooming in the noise and whip of the whirlwind”; and a ballpoint signature, “Gwendolyn Brooks, 7428 S. Evans Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619,” on brown, irregularly trimmed 3.5 x 3.5 sheet, most likely clipped from the return address of an envelope. In fine condition, with faint pencil notation on the card, and surface creasing to the brown sheet. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The dynamic and spirited stylings of Romero Britto, signed on each month 520. Romero Britto. Brazilian artist whose exuberant trademark style incorporates elements of cubism, pop art, and graffiti painting. Britto’s work can be seen in campaign ads for Movado, Disney, Enrico Coveri, Pepsi, the United Nations, BMW, and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Two items: color printed calendar, 18 x 21.75, featuring Britto’s vibrant artwork, signed in the front cover and on every month in white ink or black felt tip by Britto; and an original sketch in white ink of a heart with wings on a black 11.75 x 8.25 sheet of artist’s paper, signed by Britto. In fine condition, with mildly irregular ink adhesion to some of the signatures in white ink. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Brown signs the mysterious holy grail of his best seller

522. Dan Brown. Rare and large color 19.5 x 26.75 reproduction lithograph of the famed Mona Lisa, signed boldly in gold ink, “Dan Brown.” Framed to an overall size of 24.75 x 31. In fine condition, with a few scattered spots of soiling, and light irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Accompanied by photos taken at time of signing, as well as the gold Sharpie Brown signed with, and newspaper articles concerning the event. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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523. Dan Brown.

Signed book: The Da Vinci Code. Later printing. NY: Doubleday, 2003. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9.5, 454 pages. Signed in silver ink on the title page, “Dan Brown.” A light area of soiling on the first free-end page, flexible hinge, resulting in a slight angle to the book, and some trivial rubbing and creasing to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

524. Anthony Burgess. ANS, one page, 5.5 x 3.25, no date, but postmarked February 8, 1967. Short note to Raymond Glendenning, Esq. In full: “Very many thanks for your kind invitation for March 8th, 1967, at the Cafe Royal. I look forward to being there.” Two punch holes to left side, a few creases, and toning to right edge, lightly extending into end of signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

525. William S. Burroughs. Signed book:

Port of Saints. First edition. Berkeley: Blue Wind Press, 1980.

Hardcover with dustjacket and slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 174 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the title page, “William S. Burroughs, 158/200.” In fine condition, with a price clip to the interior dustjacket, light toning to the interior cover, and some mild rubbing to the outside of the dustjacket and tears to the head of the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

526. William S. Burroughs.

American novelist, poet, essayist, and spoken word performer (1914–1997) considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author who affected both popular culture and literature. Postcard photo, 4 x 5.5, originally taken by Richard Avedon, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Considered seriously the FUN is a bit desperate but—due to the few free hours, I suppose—there is vitality and intensity”

527. Paul Cadmus. Two items: ALS, two pages on thin paper, 5.5 x 8.75, February 8, 1949. Cadmus writes to George Bacon, in part: “I liked your little note about my exhibition at the Midtown Galleries, & Sailors and Floosies. I’m pleased you thought the latter ‘true.’ It is only one aspect of course, but it is an aspect I always enjoy looking at. Considered seriously the FUN is a bit desperate but—due to the few free hours, I suppose—there is vitality and intensity. Would you like a photograph of it? Or any other particular painting? I would be glad to send them to you”; and a color glossy 4.75 x 6.5 greeting card featuring Cadmus’ 1946 painting ‘Fantasia on a Theme by Dr. S,’ signed on the front in the bottom border in blue felt tip, circa early 1980s, “Paul Cadmus.” In fine condition, with the letter showing four small areas of separation, one at the end of each of the two horizontal mailing folds, uniform toning, and a faint pencil notation to the top right corner.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 528. Francis Chantrey. English sculptor of the Georgian era (1781–1841). Some of his more notable works include several statues—George Washington at the State House in Boston, George III in the Guildhall in London, the Duke of Wellington at the London Exchange, and King George IV in Trafalgar Square, various monuments for St. Paul’s Cathedral, and his acclaimed busts, including the Sleeping Children at Lichfield Cathedral and the statue of Lady Louisa Russell. ALS signed “Fr. Chantrey,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, affixed to a slightly larger sheet, Belgrove Place, June 16, 1834. Chantrey writes, in part: “Having no knowledge of the size of the portrait…I have been at a loss how to provide for its conveyance. The bearer however is an intelligent careful man (Mr. Smith) who will take suitable means of conveying it safe. I am anxious to have it in my possession before I see the King.”

In very good condition, with rippling, light toning, and a few stray ink marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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532. Tom Clancy. Signed book:

529. Agatha Christie. Ballpoint signature,

The Hunt for Red October. First edition, later printing. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, 1984. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 387 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “Tom Clancy.” In fine condition, with some trivial surface impressions to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Agatha Christie,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card.

In fine condition, with a trivial spot of soiling and faint pencil notation. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

530.

Christo.

Signed book: The Accordion-Fold Book for the Umbrellas. Limited edition first edition of 600 copies (This being No. 138). San Francisco: Bedford Arts, 1991. Hardcover with clamshell case, 11.75 x 14.25. Signed in pencil across the two-page limitations page, which also bears two 9 x 9 affixed squares of fabric, “Christo October 1991.” In fine condition, with a few edge dings to fold out map and a small stain to clamshell cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

533. Jean Cocteau.

Signed book: La Difficulte d’Etre. Later printing. Paris: Paul Morihien, 1947. Softcover, 4.25 x 6.75. Signed and inscribed in French on the half-title page (translated): “To Monique for her 20th year and may that last. Souvenir of Jean Cocteau,” adding his familiar drawing of a face in profile. In very good condition, with mild to moderate soiling and staining and clear tape reinforcements along the spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Clemens the editor founds his own publishing company and disappoints alter-ego Mark Twain 531. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens, Mark Twain,”

one page, 5 x 5.25, August 5, 1884. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I apologize for this rag of paper, & explain that I am cruising in strange waters where paper is scarce. (Paper is always scarce in strange waters-& even in the other kind.)” Soiling and light show-through from old mounting remnants on reverse, small pencil notation at top, and a central horizontal fold, otherwise fine condition.

Clemens, who was never happy with his book publishers, decided to become a publisher and editor himself in order to reap more profits from his writings as Mark Twain. In 1884 he founded Charles L. Webster and Company, a subscription publishing firm which he named after his niece’s husband. His nephew became the company’s director and served as the author’s business agent. At the time of this letter, the partners were researching paper prices for the printing of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by the fledgling firm.

Initially, the company performed well. Sales of Huckleberry Finn and the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant made Clemens wealthy and Grant’s memoir earned his widow a $200,000 royalty. However subsequent projects fell far below sales and revenue predictions. Only Twain’s works continued to sell well, but he was forced to sink his royalties back into the struggling company. In 1888, the unhappy writer forced Webster out of the company and he resumed writing articles to pay his bills. It wasn’t enough and on April 18, 1894, the firm filed for bankruptcy with Clemens’ personal finances in ruins. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“We ought never to do wrong when people are looking”

534. Samuel L. Clemens. AQS, signed “Mark Twain,” on a 4.75 x

3 off-white card. Clemens pens a quote from the opening of A Double Barrelled Detective Story. In full: “We ought never to do wrong when people are looking. Truly yours, Mark Twain 08.” Card is stitched in to a slightly larger purple postcard, with the address of a woman in Cairo, Egypt, written on the reverse in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with a light diagonal bend to lower right corner. Twain’s short story, A Double Barrelled Detective Story, is a parody of the classic 19th century mystery, and introduces the reader to Sherlock Holmes in an unusual manner. An extremely desirable, and thought provoking, offering from the revered author. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

536. Joseph Conrad. Polish-born author

of Lord Jim and Heart of Darkness. ALS signed “J. Conrad,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to an associate. In full: “Thank you for the cheque. You will know what the enclosed means; I am altogether in the dark about it.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and some scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The noted French artist accents his letter with a full-page original sketch

535. Jean Cocteau. Versatile French poet, playwright, film director, and artist (1889–1963); among his best-known works are the novel Les Enfants Terrible and the film La Belle et la Bête. ALS in French, signed “Jean,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, March 24, 1953. Letter to “Cher Mary,” written from the South of France, giving news about his health and saying he knows nothing about Cambridge as all the letters addressed to him must be accumulating in Paris. On the page, Cocteau has added a full-page colored artist’s pencil sketch of a female. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, and binder dings to right edge. A huge and colorful image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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537. Noel Coward.

Excellent vintage mattefinish 6.25 x 8.25 photo, signed and inscribed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “For Muriel, With my very best wishes, Noel Coward (Prince Mussel).”

In fine condition, with a pronounced crease towards the top border, lightly affecting the facial area and some trivial brushing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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538. George Cruikshank. British cari-

540. Salvador Dali.

caturist and illustrator (1792–1878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics and his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens. Ink signature, “Geo Cruikshank,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4.5 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter, with a sentiment in an unknown hand. Signature is affixed to a front end page of a leatherbound hardcover copy of The Life of Sir John Falstaff. In fine condition, with uniform toning to slip and page, mild toning to top-edges of book, and a clipped last free end page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I try very hard not to be a fool about my own work, for I detest the Narcissus of the arts, any sort of self-love seems to me a hindrance to ripeness, though I do not think that one should loathe oneself either”

Florid felt tip signature, “Dali,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

541. Alphonse Daudet. French novelist (1840–1897). ALS in French, one page, 4 x 6, no date. Neatly penned letter to an unidentified recipient. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, and a pencil notation to top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

539. Edward Dahlberg. American writer

(1900–1977) who primarily flourished through the mediums of novels, essays, and autobiographies. TLS, one page on thin paper, 8 x 10.5, August 19, 1960. Dahlberg writes from Soller de Mallorca, Spain, adding a few edits in blue ballpoint.

In part: “City Lights Books proposes to re-publish Bottom Dogs, my first novel, and I have suggested that I attack it. I consider the book a mistake; every book no doubt is, but what is non-human in it appals [sic] me, and I have little excuse for having it reprinted it save that it will call attention to my later works, and also because of that devil, pecunia…I try very hard not to be a fool about my own work, for I detest the Narcissus of the arts, any sort of self-love seems to me a hindrance to ripeness, though I do not think that one should loathe oneself either.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, light creasing, a small tear to the right edge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

542. Charles Dickens. Partial ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, no date. Final page of a longer letter reads, in part: “by forcing my likeness upon him. Kate and her sister…send their best regards to all your house. Believe me always Dear Miss Beard, Faithfully yours, Charles Dickens.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, uneven left edge, and some light creasing and toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“Let me take this opportunity of thanking you for the cordial welcome you were the first to give me on my arrival” 543. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, January 27. Letter to Dr. Palmer. In full: “I return you with many thanks your friends hearty letter. I shall not fail to see him when I get to N. York. Let me take this opportunity of thanking you for the cordial welcome you were the first to give me on my arrival and beg you to believe me.”

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very good condition, with tape reinforcement along hinge with second integral page, and scattered toning and soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

544. Charles L. Dodgson. Fountain pen signature, “being present at the Speeches on the 29th. Sincerely yours, C. L. Dodgson,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2.75 slip taken from the closing of a letter. Rough top edge resulting in the loss of tops of a few letters, and an ink spot under text, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

545. Alexandre Dumas, fils.

French writer (1824–1895), the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. The younger Dumas novel La Dame aux Camelias became the basis of Verdi’s opera ‘La Traviata.’

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “A. Dumas,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5, no date, personal letterhead. In very good condition, with scattered toning and light areas of foxing, a couple of small tack holes, and pieces of reparative tape to some areas of separation along the hinge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Doyle signs his book The Wanderings of a Spiritualist during his American lecture tour on spiritualism 546. Arthur Conan Doyle. Signed book: The Wanderings of a Spiritualist. Later printing. NY: George H. Doran Company, 1921.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 299 pages. Signed in ink on the title page, “Yours Sincerely, Arthur Conan Doyle,” right below an inscription to Beatrix Sherman, written in another hand. In very good condition, with uniform toning throughout, scattered darker areas and light foxing, hinge weak, but intact, light wear and spotting to boards, and an inscription on the first page which reads, “To be included in collection of silhouettes with the family group of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Beatrix Sherman.” Dustjacket is in good condition, with moderate, uniform toning and scattered soiling, the front of which is separated and held in place by a protective plastic covering, with scattered areas of paper loss around the edges.

Beatrix Sherman was the premiere silhouette artist of the 20th century.

She learned how to cut paper by watching her mother scissor intricate designs for lace on paper. By 14, she was painting miniatures on ivory. In 1915, she began creating silhouettes professionally at San Francisco’s Panama-Pacific International Exposition and by 1918 she was cutting them for Hollywood stars and presidents. She created two clippings for each sitter and had her well-known clientele autograph one silhouette for her to keep. While she maintained a permanent studio in Manhattan, she also operated a studio in Atlantic City in the summer months to take advantage of the wealthy tourist trade that had developed along the Boardwalk. It was there that she met Doyle.

In 1921, the creator of master detective Sherlock Holmes had just published the book The Coming of the Fairies about the Cottingley Fairies photographs, which were later exposed as a hoax. Doyle, who believed the photographs genuine, reproduced them in his book with theories about the nature and existence of spirits, including fairies. In 1922 he and his family were in America for a lecture tour on spiritualism and had arranged to meet Houdini and his wife Bess in Atlantic City for a séance that June, where Jean Conan Doyle felt she could contact the skeptical escape artist’s deceased mother. While in Atlantic City, Doyle sat for Sherman where she created his silhouette. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Wells & Spiritualism. Please note that in my article on p 3 line 6 it should read ‘by Sr. Geley, Madame Bisson’—and so on” 547. Arthur Conan Doyle. Scottish author (1859–1930) whose stories featuring fictional detective Sherlock Holmes revolutionized the genre of crime fiction. Holmes himself would eventually earn a place among the most familiar and durable characters in the annals of English literature, and his exploits would inspire countless incarnations on stage and screen. ANS signed “A. Conan Doyle,” on the correspondence side of a photo postcard of The Grand, Folkestone, 5.25 x 3.5, no date. Note to an unidentified recipient. In full: “Wells & Spiritualism. Please note that in my article on p 3 line 6 it should read ‘by Sr. Geley, Madame Bisson’—and so on.” In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, pencil notations to top left, and scattered light soiling.

In 1887 Doyle was first introduced to Spiritualism and became a devout spiritualist, writing and holding international lecture tours about the quasi-religion. This undated postcard written, circa 1926, provided a correction to an article he had written that contained references to Dr. Gustave Geley and Madame Juliette Bisson, two pioneer psychical researchers. Mme Bisson along with her husband French playright Alexandre Bisson held séances from 1909-1913 in their home with the celebrated medium Eve C. (later identified as Marthe Beraud). Joined by Baron Albert von Shrenck-Notzing, Mme Bisson conducted the first known scientific experiments of ectoplasm using spirit photography. After 1914, Dr. Gustave Geley, the director of the Insitut Metaphysique in Paris, began his own investigations into physical manifestation with Eva C. He declared these ectoplasmic episodes as genuine but she later would be proven a fraud. Doyle mentioned the two researchers in his writings on Spiritualism and wrote a book about Geley’s studies in Dr. Geley’s Experiments in Ectoplasm. Ironically, some of Doyle’s best fiction was written after he took up Spiritualism, including The Hound of the Baskervilles, but he killed off his famed detective Sherlock Holmes to pursue his missionary work in Spiritualism. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I was also quite aware that the appointment of an organist is made by the vicar…being a church warden myself” 548. T. S. Eliot. TLS, one page,

7 x 8, Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, October 27, 1953. Letter to the reverend W. R. Lewis. In part: “I thank you for your letter…correcting my error about the Parish Council.

I am really quite aware that such a matter only concerns the Parochial Church Council, and am making the rectification. I was also quite aware that the appointment of an organist is made by the vicar, but, as I happen to know, the vicar may consult the Parochial Church Council and the churchwardens where there is any case of doubt….” In the lower left corner Eliot goes on to add in his hand, “being a church warden myself.” In very good condition, with uniform toning from previous display, toning to top corners from old tape on reverse, some scattered light foxing, and a central horizontal and vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

551. Robert Frost. Signed

book: Mountain Interval.

Later printing. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1921.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9, 76 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “Robert Frost, Amherst 1924.” In very good condition, with uniform light toning to pages, pencil notation to signed page, detached flaps on dustjacket, as well as scattered tears, chips, and dampstaining.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

552. Allen Ginsberg. Neat 4 x 6 postcard photo of Ginsberg posing with Peter Orlovsky on a New York stoop, signed in black felt tip by Ginsberg and in blue ballpoint by Orlovsky. Ginsberg also writes the street address where the photo was taken. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

549. Robert Frost.

Signed book: In the Clearing. Limited edition of 1500 copies (This being No. 1174). NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1962. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 101 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. In fine condition, with pencil notations and light toning to first free end page. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

550. Allen Ginsberg. Fantastic semi-

glossy postcard photo, 6 x 4.5, featuring a photo of Allen Ginsberg, Peter Orvlosky, William Burroughs, Gregory Corso, Paul Bowles, and Ian Sommerville in Tangier, Morocco, 1961, signed on the front in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “Allen Ginsberg.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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553. Allen Ginsberg.

Postcard invitation from the Gotham Book Mart Gallery preview of Portrait of the Sixties by Mary Beach, featuring an image of Ginsberg, 4 x 6, signed on the portrait side in blue felt tip, “Allen Ginsberg 5/17/89.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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554. Chaim Gross. Austrian-

born American sculptor (1904– 1991). Original signed felt tip sketch of a human figure resembling Gross’ trademark sculptures on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed to the right of the sketch.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

557. Hermann Hesse. Untranslated

ALS in German, signed “H. Hesse,” one page both sides of a postcard featuring a printed sketch of Hesse at his typewriter, 4 x 5.75, postmarked October 17, 1939. Some light creasing, a small tear to the top edge, and the postmark covering a small portion of the text on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

558. Rowland Hill.

‘Papa’ signs for himself and his wife in 1959

555. Ernest Hemingway. Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Er-

nest Hemingway,” and also signing for his wife “Mary Hemingway,” on a 4.5 x 3.5 card, with collector’s notations at the top and bottom of card, indicating “Malaga, Spain 1959,” as well as small notations underneath both signatures. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial foxing.

Quite unusual for Hemingway to sign for his wife as well. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

556. O. Henry: George Grosz.

Signed book: The Voice of the City and Other Stories by O. Henry.

Limited edition first edition of 1500 copies (this copy No. 212). NY: Limited Edition Club, 1935. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.75 x 10.75, 221 pages. Strikingly signed in black ink on the colophon page by illustrator George Grosz.

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Advocate of postal reforms (1795–1879) including uniform low rates and prepayment by means of postage stamps. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, April 24, 1848. Letter regarding a rental house. In part: “Before deciding whether to accept your offer of your house furnished, I beg you will do me the favour to state the earliest day on which you can give it up & the latest on which you desire to resume it, also to avoid misunderstanding the terms on which it is offered.”

Scattered toning and soiling, pencil notation to top, and adhesive remnant along reverse vertical edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

559. Al Hirschfeld. Printed

Hirschfeld image of Elvis on an 8 x 10 card bearing an Elvis postage stamp and first-day cancellation, signed in pencil “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition, with mild rippling.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

560. Al Hirschfeld.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of a Hirschfeld sketch depicting a movie set, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with some trivial brushing to the end of the signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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561. David Hockney.

Renowned British-born artist (born 1937) best known for his portraits and for his paintings that incorporate swimming-pool imagery. Two postcard images of his works entitled ‘Flower,’ and ‘We 2 boys together clinging,’ each signed on the front in purple felt tip. Each is encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Referring to his final work, Holmes offers: “I have most of the editions of my book and can make my additions or corrections if your bibliography requires it” 562. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. ALS signed “OW Holmes,”

one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, October 3, 1893. Letter to Mr. Miller. In full: “I have been much exercised in mind about your letter received some weeks ago. The prolonged absence of my Secretary, on whom I was and am very dependen -my own absence from town and the state of my eyes (opactus?) and my hand (cramps, from which I am luckily free at this moment, maybe half an hour ago I could not write at all) must be my excuse for my seeming negligence of your letter. I expect my Secretary back this week. In the mean time I have an assistant pro tem whom I will request to hunt up your letter. I have most of the editions of my book and can make my additions or corrections if your bibliography requires it. My assistant comes this afternoon and I will set her at work to put your letter among the heaps I have received, most of which she has arranged. As soon as I can I will write again-or dictate as the case may be.” In very good condition, with moderate toning to front, small separation along hinge of integral second page, and a bit of trivial toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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563. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Brief ALS, one page, 4.75 x

6, Boston, December 2, 1885.

Holmes writes, in full: “It gives me pleasure to comply with your slight request.” In fine condition, with some light creasing and mounting remnants on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

564. Anthony Hope. English novelist and playwright (18631933). Although he was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels, he is remembered best for The Prisoner of Zenda. Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 British postcard photo, signed in fountain pen, “Yours very truly, Anthony Hope.” In very good to fine condition, with a few light edge creases, and moderate silvering to edges. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Kilmer alludes to his most celebrated work: “I thank you for your letter, and am glad to know that you are interested in my verses. They are contained in a volume called ‘Trees and Other Poems’” 565. Joyce Kilmer. American

writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem ‘Trees,’ who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The New York Times letterhead, April 3, 1917. Kilmer writes to a fan, in full: “I thank you for your letter, and am glad to know that you are interested in my verses. They are contained in a volume called ‘Trees and Other Poems’ published by George H. Doran Co., 38 West 32nd Street, New York City. I greatly enjoyed lecturing in Boston. I hope I may have the pleasure of meeting you again.” Intersecting folds, one of which passes through a single letter of the signature, two small areas of separation at the top edge of the vertical folds, and light toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Key moves to Washington in 1828 after the C & O Canal starts construction through his Georgetown home 566. Francis Scott Key. Hand-

written endorsement, signed “F. S. Key,” on a partial manuscript DS, one page, both sides, 7.75 x 4, dated April 15, 1828. Partial document has two other endorsements, one which reads, in part: “of the within named Francis Scott Key his heirs & assigns according to the true intent thereof agreeably to the laws in such cases provided,” with the other endorsement stating a record in the “Land Records for Washington County.” Endorsed on the right side, “Isaac Robbins Trustee to F. S. Key.” Patriotically matted with a 1908 certificate from the Francis Scott Key Memorial Association to an overall size of 19.5 x 19.75. In very good condition, with light show-through from text on reverse behind Key’s signature and scattered light toning, soiling, and handling wear.

Key moved to Washington when he became district attorney for the District of Columbia, but relocated his family to Georgetown where he worked at his uncle’s law practice and lived in a Federal style house built by Thomas Clark until 1828. From this home, Key watched the British burning of Washington on August 24, 1814. Four days later, Richard West, his wife’s brother-in-law brought news that a family friend, Dr. William Beanes, had been seized and Key asked and was granted approval from President Madison to negotiate his release. Two weeks later, he witnessed the assault from a British ship and wrote “The Star Spangled Banner.”

After the war, Key spent his time enjoying his gardens at his home, but when work began on the C & O Canal he sold the property and moved to the southeast part of Washington City. These two endorsements relate to the purchase of this property as noted in the “Land Records for Washington County.”Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

567. Stephen King. Cracked magazine, 8 x 10.75, dated August 1986, featuring the title, ‘Poltergeist goes Psycho!’ and Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho house on the cover, signed on King’s article towards the end of the magazine, “Best, Stephen King.” Light, uniform toning to the pages, a few small tears to the bottom edge of the signature page, and light contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 568. Stephen King. Fantas-

tic signed book: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger.

First edition. West Kingston, Rhode Island: Donald M. Grant, 1982. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25. Signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “Stephen King.” In fine condition, with slightly loose, but intact hinge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

569. Stephen King.

Signed book: 11/22/63.

First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 2011.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 849 pages. Signed crisply in blue felt tip on the title page, “Stephen King.” In fine condition. Accompanied by 13 photos taken at time of signing, a bracelet granting entrance to the signing, a promotional flyer, and the original receipt for the book.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

570. Stephen King.

Felt tip signatures, “Stephen King,” on a pair of 5 x 3 cards, one off-white and one yellow. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Lawrence signs a limited edition of Rawdon’s Roof 571. D. H. Lawrence. Signed book: Rawdon’s Roof.

Limited edition of 500 copies (This being No. 403). London: Elkin Mathews and Marrot, 1928. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.25, 32 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. In very good to fine condition, with uniform light toning to all pages, a bit of trivial soiling to signed page, mild rippling to some edges, light toning to first and last free end page, and some scattered light spotting to dustjacket. A handsome example of one of literature’s most controversial authors. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Hiding out in a remote Indian RAF base, Lawrence of Arabia requests pay “to fill our pockets” 572. T. E. Lawrence. British archaeologist, soldier, adventurer, and writer (1888–1935) immortalized in the epic 1962 screen biography Lawrence of Arabia. He attained international renown for his role as British liaison in the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918, which he recounted in his best-selling memoir Seven Pillars of Wisdom. ALS signed “T E Shaw,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, July 22, 1928. Letter to Herbert. In full: “Cpl. Easton (W/.T King) and myself are hungry for our credits. We do not know who is now pay-lord at Pishawai, except that it is a temp. one, for Cpl. Smith is away. Will you be good enough to lay this note at his feet, and beg him to do his best to fill our pockets? There is no haste: when he is transmitting money next.

I’d like him to make it a standing order in my case:-to allow no accumulation of funds. I can make a much better use of the money than can the Govt. of India. Any news of the M’Shah typewriter? The ‘E’ on this one has taken to leaping out–Oh a quite proper leap, of six inches or more–and I stick it in with gum-arabic. That lasts about a week, each time: but it leaped all over the table like a spring salmon before I tumbled to the Gum Arabic idea.

Miranshah is busy: a moral operation is being carried out in the hills to the S.W. The morals are ours, of course.” Underneath his signature, Lawrence adds, “If ‘pay’ won’t listen to your charming, then let me know, & we’ll send ‘officials.’” Fragile central horizontal and vertical folds, with partial separation to vertical fold, and fold passing through first initial of signature, scattered toning, creasing, and soiling, otherwise very good condition.

From 1923-1925, Lawrence repeatedly petitioned to rejoin the Royal Air Force. His petition was finally granted in August 1925 and he was reassigned to the remote base of Miranshah located in the tribal lands of North Waziristan along the Indian-Afghanistan border. When he arrived in Miranshah, he was heavily in debt and looking for escape from the publicity surrounding his ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ years.

After the publication of the private edition of his war experiences, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, he vowed that he would not take any money from the sales of the book. That put him in severe financial distress and prior to the 1927 publication of Revolt in the Desert, an abridged version of Seven Pillars of Wisdom that focused on his war experiences fighting the Turks in World War I. The book was wildly successful and he used the money he received from Revolt in the Desert to pay off his debts. Here he also translated Homer’s Odyssey in Corporal Jack Easton’s hut and legally changed his name to Shaw. He became friends with the wireless operator and in this July letter mentioned Easton and himself “hungry for our credits.” Despite requesting the intervention of Hebert to get their credits from the “pay-lord at Pishawai,” Shaw liked Miranshah and hoped to stay “indefinitely.” It was not to be; Shaw was found out and rumors that he was conducting espionage necessitated his removal to England at the end of 1928. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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London fondly recounts an encounter with a Utah musician

573. Jack London. Popular American novelist (1876–1916),

best known for such adventure classics as The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf, and White Fang, who drew his writings from his experiences as a prospector, hobo, pirate, gentleman farmer, reformer, and war correspondent. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6, September 30, 1912. London writes Utah violinist Willard Weihe. In full: “Just a reminder to you that I have not forgotten that evening in the Tabernacle. Sincerely yours, Jack London. Glen Ellen, Calif.” The page is pasted to the first free end page of a first edition copy of White Fang. London’s bookplate has been mounted upside down on the inside front board. In very good condition, with moderate toning and soiling and moderate wear to the book. White Fang is one of London’s most beloved novels. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

574. Annie Leibovitz. Two hardcover editions of At Work, both first editions, 7.5 x 9.75, one signed on the half-title page and the other on the title page in black felt tip, “Annie Leibovitz.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

575. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. ALS signed “Henry W.

Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 2, 1874. Letter of thanks to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I have just received your letter and msg. and will hand them to Mr. Stonewells without delay.” A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, toning to edges and bottom portion of page, and mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Longfellow inscribes a pristine portrait to Two Years Before the Mast author, Richard Henry Dana, Jr 576. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Vintage original

2.75 x 4.25 carte-de-visite photo from the Warren Studio, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ink, “To R. H. Dana, Jr., With Kind Regards, Henry W. Longfellow, 1865.” In fine condition, with some trivial surface marks, light contrast to the signature and inscription, as they are written over the photography studio stamp. Richard Henry Dana, Jr., to which this photo is inscribed, is the acclaimed author of Two Years Before the Mast, a memoir in which the Boston native detailed his three-year sea voyage, which took him to various settlements in California. This book would serve as one of the few early resources on the Western state, and would be held in high regard during the California Gold Rush. Dana’s son, Richard Henry Dana III, would go on to marry Longfellow’s daughter, Edith. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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577. Anita Loos.

Screenwriter, playwright, and author ( 1 8 8 8 – 1 9 8 1 ) . Tw o items: TLS, one page on lightly-lined yellow paper, 4.75 x 7.75, March 26, 1976, personal letterhead. Loos writes to Phoenix Book Shop owner, Robert Wilson, in full: “Concerning your request of March 23rd, I would be pleased to autograph that page from Mrs. Ehrmann’s guest book. The only problem is that I work every day until 2:P.M. and am unavailable for a morning appointment. Suppose you telephone me at CI 5–4053 and we can set up an afternoon date. I remember Mrs. Ehrmann’s party vaguely, but am not aware of why I didn’t sign the book. Most likely it was merely an oversight. It’s interesting that you once worked for Mencken. What a man he was!”; and a glossy printed portrait sketch of Loos, 3.75 x 5.5, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint, “For Maria Sangara, with greetings from Anita Loos, Dec. 5, 1978,” adding “Sketch by Cecil Beaton” along the top. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the letter and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature and inscription. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

578. Larry McMurtry.

Signed book: Streets of Laredo. First edition.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1993. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 589 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ink, “Larry McMurtry.”

Surface mark to the top right corner of the signature page, and a slight hinge separation to the third free-end page, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

579. John Everett Millais. Noted Eng-

lish painter and illustrator (1829–1896). ALS signed “J. E. Millais,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Birnam Hall letterhead, September 1, 1887.

Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part: “My footman had just left and I am anxious to fill his place as soon as possible. A young man D. S. Holmes has shown me a good character from your Son, dated Feby 1886 which he says is a mistake for 1887. Can you recommend him and is this…the truth.

I am sorry to trouble you but I have no other means of ascertaining anything about him.” On the second page, Millais adds “PS. I believe my wife has engaged him on trial.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical mailing fold, and a few light creases and wrinkles.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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580. James A. Michener. Signed book:

Centennial. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 909 pages. Signed in black ballpoint on the half-title page, “New Hope, Xmas 1974, James A. Michener.” In very good condition, with signature and inscription in another hand on the first free-end page, light soiling to the tops of pages, separated front hinge, price clip to the interior dustjacket, toning to the top edge of the interior dustjacket, and light rubbing to the exterior dustjacket with two small tears to the head of the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Miller pens an excited and slightly incredulous letter to the owner of the Phoenix Book Shop: “And how did you or whoever arrive at prices quoted?

Has someone actually paid some of these phenomenal prices?”

581. Henry Miller. ALS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 5.5, personal letterhead, October 21, 1977. In a letter to Robert Wilson, owner of the legendary Phoenix Book Shop in Greenwich Village, Miller writes, in part: “Thank you very much for the catalogs—I returned three signed as requested.

Could use an additional six, if OK with you. Your letter puzzles me.

Who is the present owner of the shop—you or Tom Paquette? Who owns all these titles now, or the bulk of them? And how did you or whoever arrive at prices quoted? Has someone actually paid some of these phenomenal prices?” Miller then lists five people to whom he would like catalogs sent, along with the postscript, “I once ran a speakeasy on Perry St. near Hudson!” In fine condition, with light creasing. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, addressed in Miller’s hand. Wilson owned the Phoenix Book Shop from 1962 to 1988, cultivating a thriving community of poets and poet enthusiasts.

Wilson forged relationships with many local and renowned authors and poets, and built an exceptionally eclectic and remarkable collection of poetry and exclusive works. This letter highlights one of the precious literary relationships that Wilson nurtured during his tenure.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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584. LeRoy Neiman and Tommy Tune. Color 13.5 x

582. Marianne Moore. Bank check, 6.5 x 3, filled out in type and endorsed by Moore on the reverse, payable to Marianne Moore for $6.00, October 31, 1944, for “Keeping their World Large in Autumn, 1944 issue of Contemporary Poetry.” In very good condition, with light bend and paperclip impression to the top left corner, moderate show-through from cancellation stamps on reverse, and cancellation holes, none of which affect the signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Uncommon letter from the acclaimed portrait photographer with outstanding photography content 583. Nickolas Muray. Hungari-

an-born American photographer and Olympic fencer (1892–1965), Muray was a celebrated portrait photographer, his work gracing the pages of Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Ladies’ Home Journal, and The New York Times. TLS signed “Nick,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 8, 1933. Muray writes to radio broadcast pioneer, Carl Haverlin, in full: “I have now obtained the necessary permission to reproduce the prints you have on hand. The roast beef and salad prints will require credit lines for both Frigidaire and The Geyer Company. The interior, the toys and the portrait of Rosamond Pinchot must say ‘Reproduced Courtesy of Ladies Home Journal, C. P. Co.’ The girl in white fur only needs a credit line to myself, and of course you understand that I get a credit line on any of the other prints reproduced.” A few rusty staple marks at the top left corner, and a small burn mark and area of paper loss at the bottom, otherwise fine condition. The first item by Muray we’ve ever offered. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

21.5 print for Busker Alley, signed vertically in black felt tip by LeRoy Neiman, and below the title by Tommy Tune, adding a musical note. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

585. LeRoy Neiman.

Signed book: Carnaval.

Special limited edition of 1000 copies (this being No. 432). NY: Knoedler Publishing, Inc., 1981. Hardcover with dustjacket, 12.75 x 17. Signed in black felt tip on the colophon page, “LeRoy Neiman.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by original box. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

586. LeRoy Neiman. Two

different color postcards, 5.5 x 7.75 and 7.25 x 5.5, the first featuring Neiman’s vibrant rendition of Mickey Mantle, signed on the front in black felt tip, and the other an exuberant interpretation of Michael Jordan, signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to the first letter of the second signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

587. LeRoy Neiman.

Signed book: An American in Paris. First edition.

NY: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 12 x 14.5, 153 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the half-title page, “To Kathy and Ken, LeRoy Neiman, 97.”

Light border of toning to the pages, light water damage, toning to the top border of the dustjacket, along with scattered surface marks, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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588. Georgia O’Keeffe. Gorgeous ALS in O’Keeffe’s florid handwrit-

ing, two pages, 8.5 x 11, June 18, 1980. O’Keefe writes to an associate regarding the handling of her affairs and her constant “guilt that I let you bother about my affairs because I know there are so many things you must think of—and I didn’t quite like the idea of being just one more.”

She closes the letter with on a whimsical note: “If you look out at the stars at night—at sea—and just sometimes remember that I look out on there on the desert—and I like it.” In fine condition, with two small staple marks to the top left corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Peale sells a house in Philadelphia to his younger brother 589. Rembrandt Peale. Renowned American painter (1778–1860) regarded as one of the finest portrait artists of his day. One of several artist brothers named by their father after Old Masters, he is best known for his multiple portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Manuscript DS, signed “Rem: Peale,” one page, 26.5 x 16.5, April 22, 1808. Indenture agreement for the sale of a house reads, in part: “his Indenture…Between Rembrandt Peale of the City of Philadelphia Portrait Painter and Eleanora M. his Wife, Of the one Part, and Rubens Peale of the said City Naturalist, Of the other Part…in consideration of the Sum of [$1,932] Mortgage Monies which he the said Rubens Peale hath undertaken and agreed to pay, as of the further sum of [$1,498] lawful money of the United States to them paid by the said Rubens Peale at the time of the Execution hereof the Receipt whereof is hereby Acknowledged have granted bargained and sold released and confined a two Story Brick house and the lot or piece of Ground thereto belonging Situate on the North Side of Walnut Street between Delaware Sixth and Seventh Streets…bounded on the East by…Swanwick’s Alley, on the South by the said Walnut Street, on the West by Ground of the Philadelphia Society for the establishment and Support of Charity Schools and on the North by a six feet wide alley.” Signed at the conclusion by Peale and his wife Eleanora, and signed again on the reverse, “Rem: Peale,” beneath a receipt for $1,498. Storage folds, marginal binding holes to right edge, and scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Picasso and Neruda attend the 1949 Big Dinner for Peace 590. Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda. Menu from the Big Dinner

For Peace, held in Paris on April 25, 1949, 6.25 x 9.5 closed, signed inside in ink, “Picasso,” and signed twice

by Pablo Neruda, “Neruda.” Menu is also signed by 10 others, including Joliot-Curie (who has signed again on the front cover), Elsa Triolet, Aragon, and Jean Effel, who adds a small sketch. In fine condition, with toning and soiling to covers, and collector’s notations opposite signed page. This Dinner for Peace was organized by the Paris Club of Friends of French Literature at the Pavillon Dauphine in 1949. A scarce combination of two masters coming together for a common cause. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The co-founder of Cubism signs a limited edition book of his World War II-era works 591. Pablo Picasso. Signed book:

Picasso: The Recent Years 1939–1946.

Limited edition of 350 copies (This being No. 203). NY: Doubleday, 1946. Hardcover with slipcase, 8.75 x 11, 211 pages. Signed in pencil on the limitations page, “Picasso.”

Pencil notation to first free end page, some mild edge toning, light toning to back pastedown, and scattered edge and corner wear to slipcase, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“Hark to an excited son’s appeal, Maryland!”

592. James R. Randall. Writer

best remembered as the lyricist of the song, ‘Maryland, My Maryland.’

AQS, one page, 5 x 7.75, United States Senate, Press Gallery, Washington, D. C. letterhead, no date. Randall pens the lyrics to his acclaimed state ballad, in full: “Hark to an excited son’s appeal, Maryland!

My Mother—State to thee kneel, Maryland! For life and death, for woe and weal, They peerless chivalry reveal, A gird thy beauteous limbs with steel, Maryland! My Maryland!”

Matted and framed to an overall size of 7.75 x 11. In very good condition, with uniform toning, scattered light foxing, and a light bend to the top left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

593. Frederic Remington. ALS, one page, 8.75 x 7, Endion letterhead, no date. Letter written to Burdick. In full: “It’s getting near *** killing time—mighty near—when am I going to see you. Ralph wants to go.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, a mild shade of overall toning, and a small spot to top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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594. Norman Rockwell. TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8, Stockbridge, Massachusetts letterhead, August 2, 1955. Rockwell writes to an admirer, in full: “It was certainly thoughtful of you to write me about the April 16th cover picture. A letter such as yours is most heart warming, and I greatly appreciate your interest.” In fine condition, with some light wrinkling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Submitting his handwriting for analysis, Rockwell playfully requests: “Tell me the good and bad, both” 595. Norman Rockwell. ALS

in green ink, one page, 6.5 x 9.25, Arlington, Vermont letterhead, no date. Rockwell writes, in full: “I think it would be a lot of fun to get a handwriting analysis. Tell me the good and bad, both.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, one passing through a single letter of the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

596. Auguste Rodin. Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840–1917) whose works, including the iconic ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker,’ earned him a place among the most influential artistic figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ALS in French, signed “A. Rodin,” one page, 4.25 x 7, no date.

Brief letter to Madam Cimino in Paris. In full (translated): “Mademoiselle and great friend so many thanks! I am back.

Do you agree on choosing my drawings on Saturday at 1:30 ?” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and some scattered light soiling. Accompanied by the original Exposition A. Rodin mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 597. Carl Sandburg. Signed book: Always the Young Strangers.

Later printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace & Company, 1953. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 445 pages.

Signed on the first free-end page in ink, “Carl Sandburg.” Loose, but intact hinge, uniform toning with some darker areas along the edges, a darker strip of toning along the hinge of the half-title and title pages, some light feathering to the signature, and some paper loss to the head of the spine and some corners of the dustjacket, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Christmas card from from 1936 signed in full “Jerome Salinger” 598. J. D. Salinger. Christmas card from 1936, signed “Jerome Salinger,” measuring 5.75 x 5 closed. Inside bears a pre-printed sentiment and is boldly signed at the conclusion, “Jerome Salinger.”

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Salinger’s hand to “Miss Patte Nielson [sic],” and postmarked December 20, 1936. In fine condition, with some scattered light creasing and soiling.

Accompanied by a photocopied letter of provenance from the daughter of Nielsen explaining the relationship between her mother and Salinger. A very early example with his seldom-seen full signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“If it were colossal like the big photographs and covered two pages with a fold...I might perhaps say DAMN” 599. John Singer Sargent. Distin-

guished 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,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, January 2, [1905]. Sargent writes Mrs. Sullivan. In full: “I have no objections to the drawing being reproduced as long as it is one page. If it were colossal like the big photographs and covered two pages with a fold across the nos. I might perhaps say DAMN [stamped in purple ink], but not if it is a reasonable size. I hear you had a narrow escape of being seen about up the other day. Glad you entered year 1905 and give yours all my best wishes.” In fine condition, with a few creases, single horizontal fold, and mirroring of a few letters.

Terrific insight into how Sargent preferred his work to be presented.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

602. Dr. Seuss. Glossy 3.5 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “For Selwyn C. Gamble, with best wishes, Dr. Seuss.” In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

603. George Bernard Shaw. Vintage

ink signature, “G. Bernard Shaw,” on a peach 5 x 3.75 album page.

In very good condition, with light surface creasing and toning to the edges, some mild surface loss from adhesive removal, and some irregular ink adhesion to the first and last letters of the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

600. Maurice Sendak. Color 10.25 x 13.5 lithograph entitled ‘Go Tell Aunt Rhody,’ signed in the lower border in black ink. Framed to an overall size of 11 x 14.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Our fathers’ God to Thee, Author of liberty” 601. Dr. Seuss. Printed color sketch of the Cat in the Hat on a white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, boldly signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, well away from signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

604. Samuel Francis Smith. Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist of ‘America’ (’My Country ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a student at Andover Theological Seminary. AQS, signed “S. F. Smith,” on an off-white 6 x 3 slip. Smith pens the final stanza from ‘America.’ In full: “Our fathers’ God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright, With freedom’s holy light, Protect us by Thy might,Great God our King.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. Examples of Smith’s immortal lyrics are highly coveted and are becoming more elusive. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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605. John Steinbeck. Crisp ballpoint

609. Algernon Swinburne.

signature, “John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with a typed collector’s notation along the bottom of the card. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

606. Robert Louis Stevenson. Scottish

essayist, novelist, and poet. Well-known for his adventure stories Kidnapped and Treasure Island, and for the startling tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Uncommon bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Stevenson, payable to Budden & Son for £5.19.0, June 28, 1887. Vertical ink cancellations, repaired tear to top edge, and overall toning from previous display, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

607. Bram Stoker and Henry Irving. Stoker was an Irish au-

thor (1847–1912) best known for his horror classic Dracula. Irving (1838–1905) was a prominent British stage actor who was the first of his profession to be knighted. LS signed “Henry Irving,” written in the hand of his secretary, Dracula author Bram Stoker, one page, 4.5 x 7, November 19, 1877. Stoker pens the body, in full: “With the greatest pleasure & all good wishes.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and a few stray ink spots. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Important Victorian British poet (1837–1909) whose “decadent” subject matter (including sadomasochism and lesbianism) made him one of the most controversial literary figures of his day. ALS signed “Al. Swinburne,” one page, 4.5 x 7, The Pines letterhead, July 12, 1882. Short letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “I am obliged to you for sending me the newspaper cutting just received from London.” In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, scattered toning and soiling, and some scattered light surface loss.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

610. William Makepeace Thackeray. ALS signed “W. M.

Thackeray,” one page, 4 x 4.5, June 10. Thackerary extends an invitation, in part: “I wish you would come to tea afterwards. I mean after the leg of mutton. I have only asked 2 or 3 select ladies…should be very glad of course if the great man of Chelsea would come, and if Mrs. Tewksbury also would like a cup of our best Congo,” adding a postscript, “I offer to do things handsome…” In very good condition, with uniform shade of toning with heavier areas along the edges, scattered areas of damp staining, a mild haloing effect throughout the majority of the text, and a small area of which is affecting three letters of the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

608. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Signed book: The Writings of Harriet Beecher Stowe Volume XV. Limited edition of 250 copies (This being No. 97). Discarded library copy. NY: Riverside Press, 1896. Hardcover, 6 x 9. Signed on a special prefatory page, “Harriet Beecher Stowe, Jany 10, 1896,” with printed notation at the top reading, “The author’s autograph, written specially for this edition a few months before her death.” In very good condition, with mild toning to pages, library stamps to pastedowns, library card affixed to last free end page, and tape reinforcement and library labels affixed to spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Tolkien dismisses Toynbee’s ill-conceived criticism of Lord of the Rings: “Few good reviews can have done me so much commercial benefit. So many people rose up to slay him that the noise was nearly as good as a new book” 611. J. R. R. Tolkien. TLS signed “J.R.R. Tolkien,” one page, 8 x 10, November 14, 1962. Letter to H. Cotton Minchin. In full: “It was nice to hear from you again and I was most interested in your letter.

What you say about America is very illuminating. I am afraid you may be disappointed in the new book, which is only a collection of verses with illustrations. I have still in hand the further matter of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ world, but I have been perforce engaged on other things for some time. Do not worry too much about Philip Toynbee. Few good reviews can have done me so much commercial benefit. So many people rose up to slay him that the noise was nearly as good as a new book. I am very puzzled by your reference to an ‘organization’–similar to the Reprint Society–which had taken on the ‘Lord of the Rings.’ It is news to me; there is no need of any such thing. The original edition continues to sell as well as it ever did.” Tolkien adds a brief closing sentiment. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, vertical fold passing through a single initial, a couple vertical creases to left side, and two rusty paperclip marks to top edge.

In this letter to H. Cotton Minchin, editor of The Legion Book (1929), Tolkein dismissed The Observer’s Toynbee’s panning of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The famed British literary critic had written off the series in 1961 as “dull, ill-written, whimsical and childish” and continued by announcing that “those books have passed into merciful oblivion.”

The comments prior to the 1962 release of the paperback publication in the United States could have devastated sales in America, but the author was wise enough to know his fans when he wrote “Few good reviews can have done me so much commercial benefit.” Millions of copies sold upon its release. Today, Lord of the Rings ranks as the third-best selling novel ever written with over 150 million copies sold. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

On one of his rare calling cards, Toulouse-Lautrec, writes a pass for two to his London exhibition 612. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Important French painter and

printmaker (1864–1901) whose lively, colorful portrayals of the people and places of fin-de-siècle Paris take a place among the most iconic images of the era. Lautrec’s immersion in art stemmed largely from his isolation following a disfiguring teenage accident that failed to heal properly, preventing his legs from growing further while his torso continued to develop normally. A rare example of Toulouse-Lautrec’s personal calling cards, 4 x 2.25, with two lines of pencil notes in his hand, a pass to admit two people at his exhibition at the Goupil Galleries in London with the date and the time along the bottom, also in his hand. Mild toning, a bit of trivial foxing, and a diagonal crease to lower right corner affecting a single word of the date line, otherwise fine condition. Anything in Toulouse-Lautrec’s hand is quite scarce, particularly such a personal item, connected with a rare exhibition outside France. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Confirmed atheist Wells “resorts to God” in his book The Undying Fire, an allegorical reenactment of The Book of Job 614. H. G. Wells. Eminent British writer (1866–1946) who pioneered the science fiction genre with such classic novels as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 9, on his imprinted 52 St. James’s Court letterhead, March 12, 1919. Letter to an unidentified gentleman in Wells’ difficult to decipher hand. In part: “My Job book wasn’t shown to anyone so far as I know until October or November last so that there is no question…if you have anything similar to my Prelude in Heaven.

But as against the anonymous author of Job, you…have a bad case. If he complained.” Cloth matted and framed, with a portrait of Wells and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 21.5 x 20.

In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and light mirroring of letterhead to bottom of page.

“My Job book” references his allegory The Undying Fire, in which the Book of Job is reenacted in contemporary England, with a dying hero comforted by various social philosophers. It was during the The Great War that confirmed-atheist Wells had second thoughts about the notion of God, referring to it as his “resort to God” period.

The unparalleled brutality of modern warfare brought home to him the age-old questions of the meaning of life and of things greater than ourselves.

The Undying Fire dramatically explored this era as a dialogue, and the author later wrote of his book in An Experiment in Autobiography, “I have already expressed my satisfaction with it as the best of my Dialogue-Novels; and it crowns and ends my theology. It is the sunset of my divinity.” From this point on God as a character virtually disappeared from his writings and Wells re-embraced his earlier atheism. He later repudiated many of his ideas from this period, but they would mark a fascinating sidelight to his career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

615. H. G. Wells. Emi-

nent British writer (1866– 1946) who pioneered the science fiction genre with such classic novels as The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Easton Glebe letterhead, no date.

Letter to Mr. Court. In full: “I’m very busy just now & my appointments are very much pulled about by various committees under the Air Boat which have impressed me. But I think I can promise to be at 52 St. James’s Court, S.W., at 5:15 on Wednesday—if you will write these.” Central horizontal fold, scattered light toning and creasing, and pencil notation to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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616. Garth Williams. Color 15 x 21 poster featuring the cover art of Charlotte’s Web, signed in black felt tip by its illustrator. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few light surface dings towards the bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

617. Tennessee Williams. Ink signature,

“Tennessee Williams,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a small clipped photo affixed to lower right corner. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Perhaps one ought to ignore utterly the doings of the ‘ruffians’ of the streets” 618. James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Pioneering and influential American-born artist (1834–1903), best known for his distinctively evocative portraits, city- and landscapes, and the ‘Arrangement in Gray and Black,’ aka ‘Whistler’s Mother.’ Uncommon ALS signed with his well-known ‘butterfly’ signature, four pages on two adjoining 5.75 x 4 black-bordered sheets, May 1899. Letter to his publisher William Heinemann, who supported Whistler in his protracted lawsuits against William Eden. In part: “I have had a letter from Webb to the same effect advising me to let it alone. Also I had myself been thinking that perhaps one ought to ignore utterly the doings of the ‘ruffians’ of the streets. ‘So! as you say.

But more, my dear Heinemann, do let us hear what you are doing - or what is to be done…Another question, unanswered - how many copies, Edition de luxe, is May to give me? Get a copy of the catalogue of the “International Exhibition” - latest edition, and see my quotations under the pictures. The Butterflies have come. Of course the Baronet must have given up all hope of prosecution.” Partial separation along hinge, uniform mild toning to pages, and a central vertical fold, otherwise fine condition.

Eden, the 1st Baron Auckland, was a British statesman and diplomat who had commissioned Whistler to paint a portrait of his wife—only to pay Whistler less than the price agreed upon. Whistler refused to deliver the completed portrait and protracted legal battles ensued. Whistler wrote of the conflict in the 1899 book, Eden Versus Whistler: The Baronet And The Butterfly. He cited an ‘absolute’ and ‘divine right’ to ‘control the destiny of his handiwork’—despite the argument made by some that he should “let it alone.” In the end, a French court determined that an artist owns his work until it is delivered to another party, ruling in favor of Whistler and allowing him to keep the painting. Interesting insight as Whistler fights for his artistic rights. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

619. Writers. An eclectic selection of 11 items: An ALS signed “Henry

W. Longfellow,” dated 1872, three pages on two adjoining sheets; a one-page DS, filled out by Longfellow, dated 1868, with his signature contained in the document, and signed again on the docketing panel.

Document concerns a power of attorney for Eben Snow; a manuscript DS regarding the Longfellow Family, 1772, a lease agreement; ALS,signed “J. R. Lowell,” one page, both sides, dated 1884, to a group of students; a etching of Lowell with a pre-printed signature; an ALS, signed “James F. Rhodes,” one page, both sides, dated 1916; and three items related to W. Somerset Maugham, a contract and letter, a telegram, and a photograph. In very good condition, with complete fold separations to Longfellow’s document, and scattered toning and creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Wright builds a house for the Federal Housing Administrator: “Nothing has pleased me more than the opportunity to ‘build you in’” 620. Frank Lloyd Wright. Highly influential American

architect (1867–1959) whose mastery of space, form, and human-centered design revolutionized the field of architecture and earned him a place among the greatest thinkers and artists of the twentieth century. TLS, signed in-full “Frank Lloyd Wright,” one page, 11 x 8.5, Taliesin letterhead, September 21, 1946. Letter to Federal Housing Administrator Clark Foreman. In full: “We will go over the plans of your house with your suggestions in mind. Intend to be in New York in late October or early November and could perhaps see you and your friend then? Nothing has pleased me more than the opportunity to ‘build you in.’”

Wright has made several corrections in his hand. In fine condition, with some light creases and wrinkles and a central vertical fold.

Wright was hired to design Foreman’s Washington D.C. home—likely going a long way smooth some ruffled feathers when a 1941 contract for the great architect to construct 100 defense homes in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was canceled. Foreman publicly supported Wright’s plan, going so far as to send a letter to LIFE magazine, which appeared in the September 6, 1946 issue, explaining how Wright had been wronged, leading to his dislike of politicians—though apparently not Foreman! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

621. Henriette Wyeth. Acclaimed

American portrait and still life painter (1907–1997). ALS on the back of a color satin-finish photo of Wyeth’s painting, Wild Brazilian Orchids, one page, 3.5 x 7, January 7. Wyeth writes a pleading and impassioned letter to an aspiring artist, in part: “You must have my advice & thoughts of becoming a painter. Along with learning to draw with accuracy and concentration, you must become a good student in school as well. Try to learn to spell and write good proper English.

Read as much as you can, any subject that you love…in order to become a really fine painter an [sic] artist, you need to know a great deal; learn all the time. Then you will see with knowledge sharpening your eyes—making them more sensitive. Your brain and memory more retentive. It is hard work as well as exciting!” Wyeth signs on the front, “Happy New Year from Henriette Wyeth.” In fine condition, with the signature a bit faint, but completely legible. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Wyeth’s hand. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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622. Jamie Wyeth. Signed book: Cabbages and Kings. First edition.

NY: Viking Press, 1997. Hardcover with dustjacket, 11 x 9. Signed in black felt tip on the title page by the artist, “Jamie Wyeth,” and by the author, “Elizabeth Seabrook.” In fine condition, with a small pencil notation in the top right corner of the dedications page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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623. Jamie Wyeth.

FDC with a cachet honoring Indian Masks from America’s Pacific North Coast, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

comic art & animation

“Eh, what’s up Doc?”

626. Comic Art. Collection

624. Mel Blanc. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his animated friends, signed in black ink, “Eh what’s up Doc? ‘Bugs Bunny & Gang’ Mel Blanc.”

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

625.

Cartoonists.

Eight original hand-drawn comic strips, ranging in size from 5.5 x 7.5 to 20 x 6.75, each signed in black felt tip or pencil by the respective artist. Signers are: Bobby Sox by Marty Links (1949), Curly Kayoe

by Sam Leff (1952), The Berrys by Carl Grubert (1960), Wee Pals by Morrie Turner (2006), Funky Winkerbean by Tom Batiuk (1979), The Ryatts by Jack Elrod (1971), Tank McNamara by Bill Hinds (SUNDAY, 2008), and a large gag panel by Hersh Berger (1951). In very good condition, with scattered toning and rubbing, irregularly trimmed edges, a few pieces of tape to Batiuk’s strip, and some artist notations and corrections. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

of nine original ink or water color sketches and three ink comic strips, ranging in size from 4 x 6 to 21 x 6, each signed and most inscribed in ink or felt tip by the artist. Signers are: Walter Lantz, Mort Walker, Cathy Guisewite, F. L. King, Morrie Turner, Mel Casson, Lynn Johnston, Don Addis, Henry B. Noyes, Jr., Lank Leonard, Mark Trail, and Dick Carlson. In fine condition, with some light creasing, toning, and a few small edge tears to Noyes’ sketch. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

627. Jim Davis. Color 10 x 8 cardstock image of Garfield and a paw print in the lower right corner, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes! Jim Davis.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned typed note to a fan on Garfield letterhead. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Walt presents an extremely limited edition of Pinocchio to his merchandising guru, Kay Kamen 628. Walt Disney. Very rare signed book: Pinocchio. Limited first American edition, presentation copy, number 79 of only 100 copies printed for legal copyright. NY: Random House, 1939. Hardcover, 10 x 12.25, 41 pages. Signed and inscribed in beige artist’s pencil on the reverse of the title page, “To Kay Kamen, With my best wishes, Walt Disney.” In fine condition, with some light toning to pages, including to the edge of signed page, mild toning and staining to both pastedowns, and light wear and rubbing to boards. Kay Kamen headed Disney’s character marketing empire from 1933 to 1949.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Rare and unusual example of Disney in cursive

629. Walt Disney. Uncommon vintage cursive fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Francis Peek, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” on a light gray 5.25 x sheet of Grosvenor House stationery. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and soiling to top corners.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

630. Walt Disney. Signed book: Die Wüste Lebt [The Desert Lives].

Munich: Carl Gabler GMBH, 1954.

Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.5, 75 pages.

Boldly signed and inscribed in early fiber-tip ink on the title page, “To Dr. Kloess [sic], Sincerely, Walt Disney.”

Owner’s ink stamp to front blanks and a few mild rubs at extremities, otherwise fine, fresh, very appealing condition. The inscribee, Dr. HeinzGeorg Klös (born 1926), is a noted veterinarian, author, and longtime head of the Berlin Zoo. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Superb uninscribed Mickey Mouse cel 631. Walt Disney. Original hand-painted Courvoisier color cel set-up of Mickey Mouse and Chip or Dale used in Disney’s 1946 Academy Award nominated Squatter’s Rights cartoon. The cel has been trimmed to the outline of the figures, as was customary when being prepared for presentation, and is set against what appears to be the original color background. The 9.5 x 8 cel depicts an ax-wielding Mickey Mouse being hounded by one of the chipmunks, and is housed in its original cream 16.25 x 15 mat. Penned, in another hand, at mat edge beneath cel, “From Squatter’s Rights,” with encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped at right. Signed on the mat in brown artist’s pencil, “Walt Disney.”

Framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 16.25. The original Courvoisier Galleries certificate of authenticity for the painting is affixed to the reverse and reads in part, “This is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney Production of Squatter’s Rights. It is one of a select few that have been released to art collectors. The remainder has been destroyed.” Mild toning to mat and a few small cracks to paint, otherwise fine condition. An exceptional example, starring Disney’s most famous character. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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An extremely rare 1963 Gold Pass to The Magic Kingdom, signed by Disney and issued to the governor of California 632. Walt Disney. Original 1963 Disneyland Gold Pass, 4 x 2.5, issued to California governor Goodwin J. Knight, signed in blue ballpoint, “Walt Disney,” and signed on the reverse by Knight. In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Governonr Knight and Disney during a presentation ceremony at the Hollywood Bowl.

In 1956, Disney issued the first Gold Pass to Jack Wrather and his family to express his gratitude; Art Linkletter and JFK also received one of the first Gold Passes. Such passes were mainly given to investors, business associates, and friends of the Disney family. They are extremely rare and this scarce 1963 pass was issued during the 1962 Christmas season, permitting Governor Goodwin and five guests year-long access to the park. Issued annually, these limited passes were signed by Disney himself until 1966. A particularly outstanding example, made all the better by its excellent association! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Disney proudly signs his unrivaled body of work 633. Walt Disney. Signed book:

The Art of Walt Disney. Later printing. NY: Macmillan Company, 1942.

Hardcover with slipcase, 8.5 x 11.25, 290 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “To Walter Manfried, With My Best Wishes, Walt Disney.” Scattered light toning and foxing to the first few pages, a few trivial spots of soiling on the signature page, not affecting the bold signature and inscription, uniform toning to the pages throughout, and a slightly loose, but intact hinge, otherwise fine condition. A comprehensive collection of Disney’s legendary work, presented in a clean and remarkably preserved book.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Walt signs an oversized pictorial tour of his famous park

634. Walt Disney. Signed book: Walt Disney’s Disneyland. Ra-

cine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Company, 1964. Hardcover, 10.25 x 12.5. Signed and inscribed on the title page in black felt tip, “To Terry—with best wishes, Walt Disney.” Partial separation to front hinge, a bit of light contrast to signature, yellow felt tip marks to signed page, child ballpoint scribbles and doodles to back pastedown, and scattered wear, surface marks, and peeling to covers and spine, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Disney inscribes a Hollywood Bowl photo to “The Lovely First Lady of California” 635. Walt Disney. Vintage 6 x 8.5 head-and-

shoulders photo from the Hollywood Bowl magazine, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To The Lovely First Lady of California, Walt Disney.”Scattered light creasing, mild to moderate edge tears, top left and bottom right corner tips missing, and trimmed edges, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a photo of Disney and then California governor, Goodwin J. Knight, on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in July of 1955.

This special evening, attended by the governor and his wife, Virginia Knight, was a musical celebration of the phenomena that Walt Disney’s films had already become.

A full orchestra was on hand to serenade attendees with the soundtracks that brought some of Disney’s most acclaimed films to life, including including Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, and Davy Crockett, which was slated to debut in theatre’s on July 20th.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

636. Disney: Adriana Caselotti. Two items:

ANS, one page on a white 8.5 x 11 gold-embellished Walt Disney 50th Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs letterhead. Caselotti writes, in full: “‘I’m wishing’ for your continued success! Voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti, 1987”; and a pristine glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti.” In fine condition, with light toning along the top edge of the letterhead. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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637. Disney: Adriana Caselotti. Color 15 x 10.5 book photo of Snow White and the evil witch, signed in blue felt tip, “’A Wishing Apple?’ Voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti.” In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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638. Disney: Nick Stewart.

Tw o d i f f e r e n t glossy 10 x 8 photos of Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Bear from Song of the South, each signed in black felt tip, “Nick Stewart, Voice of (with an arrow point to Br’er Bear).” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

643. Matt Groening. Original inperson felt tip sketch of Homer on a white 9 x 12 sheet, signed in black felt tip below the image, “Your Pal, Matt Groening, 2011.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

639. Bud Fisher.

Original hand-inked five panel Mutt and Jeff comic strip entitled ‘Well Mutt asked for it didn’t he?,’ on an off-white 25 x 17.75 sheet of artist’s cardstock. Strip depicts Jeff and Mutt trying to out-do each other in a game of follow the leader. Signed in the last panel, “Fisher, 12–1–46.”

In very good condition, with light corner bends, light toning, rubbing, and soiling, and a few pieces of tape. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

644. Matt Groening. Original signed ink

sketch of Bart Simpson on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

645. Matt Groening. Two original pencil

production sketches on individual white 12.25 x 10.5 sheets of artist’s paper, one featuring a scruffy Homer wearing a poncho with the caption, “Homer:…Is Saved!,” and the other depicting Comic Book Guy in a seated position with the caption, “Springfield has moved up to number two ninety-nine on the list of America’s three hundred most liveable [sic] cities.” Each sketch is signed in pencil under the image, “Matt Groening.” Light creasing and rubbing, and the expected artist notations along the bottom of each, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

640. Stan Goldberg. Two original pencil and watercolor drawings on individual white 9 x 12 sheets of artist’s paper, each signed in black felt tip next to the image, “Stan Goldberg.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

642. Chester Gould.

ALS signed “Chester Gould, 2/6/78,” on a 9 x 3.5 card with a printed sketch of Dick Tracy, also featuring an original ballpoint sketch of Tracy. Gould writes, “Dear Chris, Thanks for your nice letter and the kind words. I hope our new team keeps you reading Tracy.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

646. Matt Groening. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Matt Groening, 2009,” adding a small sketch of Bart Simpson. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 647. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Flintstone and Rubble families, signed in blue felt tip by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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648. George Herriman.

Cartoonist (1880–1944) best known for his classic comic strip Krazy Kat. ANS signed “Geo. Herriman,” one page, 5.5 x 8, no date. Short note to an unidentified recipient, perhaps part of a longer letter.

In full: “I hope you can arrange for its production, well done it’s a nice lot of music—and deserves some attention.

So, agaon—whatever Mr. Carpenter decides—suits me.” Several horizontal folds, staple holes and a small tear to top left, and a couple of punch holes to lower left, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

652. Walter Lantz. Original signed felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on a yellow 5 x 8 card, signed below, “Walter Lantz, 1991.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

653. Walter Lantz. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of a New Funnies comic cover, signed in black felt tip by Lantz, adding a sketch of Woody Woodpecker. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

649. Hank Ketcham.

Signed book: Household Hurricane. First edition. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1957.

Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25.

Signed on the reverse of the first free-end page in black felt tip, “Let’s hear it for Grandpa John! XXX Dennis, Hank Ketchum, July ‘96,” adding a sketch of a waving Dennis.

In very good condition, with uniform toning, ink notations in another hand, and moderate wear and surface impressions to the covers.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

650. Walter Lantz. Original

signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed “To Calvin, Walter Lantz 1993.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

651. Walter Lantz.

Signed book: The Walter Lantz Story. First edition, later printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 254 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “Walter Lantz,” and also signed by the author, “Joe Adamson.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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654. Todd McFarlane. Original signed

felt tip sketch of Spawn on a white 11 x 14 canvas panel, signed below the image, “Todd acFarlane.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

655. Charles Schulz.

Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy. Later printing. NY: Scholastic Book Services, 1962.

Paperback, 5.5 x 5.5.

Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the inside front cover, “For Amanda—Charles M. Schulz,” with Schulz adding an adorable fulllength sketch of a seated Snoopy and a heart. In very good condition, with several inside images colored in, light pencil remnants and creases to signed cover, and expected handling wear and label remnant to back cover. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

656. Charles Schulz.

Signed book: Peanuts Jubilee. Later printing.

NY: Random House, 1975. Softcover, 10.75 x 8, 223 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “To George—Happy 24th—birthday, Charles M Schulz,” with Schulz adding a full-length sketch of a seated Snoopy under his signature.

In fine condition, with some mild toning and pencil notation to signed page, with a smaller circular area of slightly heavier toning, and surface wear and some edge tears to covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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657. Charles Schulz. Felt tip

signature, “Charles M. Schulz,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

658. Charles Schulz. Color book page, bearing a printed Peanuts Sunday comic strip, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 659. Charles Schulz. Inside

portion of a Thanksgiving greeting card, 8 x 4, featuring Charlie Brown and his friends, signed in black felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.”

Trimmed top edge, and some light contrast to a couple small portions of signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

660. Charles Schulz.

Printed four-panel Peanuts comic strip, 7.75 x 2.5, depicting Lucy having Linus fetch her a glass of milk, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip in the top border, “For Bob—Charles M. Schulz.” Light toning to edges from show-through of tape remnants on reverse, and scattered light creasing and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

661. Charles Schulz. Semi-

glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of Schulz posing with a large stuffed Snoopy, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, “Best wishes— Charles M. Schulz.” Several light brushes to signature and sentiment, light rippling to right edge, and creasing to the top border, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

662. Charles Schulz. Color

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and Snoopy, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I don’t think you have any idea what we are already providing dogs and people…I can’t do everything” 663. Charles Schulz. TLS signed “Charles M. Schulz,” one page, 7.25 x 11, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates letterhead, May 3, 1996. In full: “I don’t think you have any idea what we are already providing dogs and people.

I have a huge park right across from the Ice Arena where people bring their dogs every day. I would also hope that you know about Canine Companions. I can’t do everything.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 664. Charles Schulz.

Signed book: The Unsinkable Charlie Brown.

First edition. NY: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1966. Paperback, 5.25 x 8. Signed and inscribed in green felt tip on the half-title page, “For the Hales with friendship—Charlie Schulz.” Opposite the signature, on the inside front cover, Schulz has added a fabulous full-length sketch of Snoopy sitting in the grass, signed underneath the image, “Schulz.” In fine condition, with light sunning to spine and a small area of discoloration to front cover from previously affixed label. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

665. Myron Waldman. Limited edition hand-painted animation cel, #11/500, 12.5 x 10.25, showing Popeye flexing his dynamiteladen bicep. Signed in black felt tip by Waldman, and set against a pre-printed color satin-finish background. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 666. Mort Walker. Three felt

tip sketches on individual white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheets, each featuring a different Beetle Bailey character, including Beetle, Sarge, and General Halftrack, each signed in black felt tip next to the image, “Mort Walker.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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classic music

667. Marian Anderson. Signed book: My

Lord, What a Morning.

Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1956. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 312 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page, “To Francis Robinson with appreciation. Sincerely, Marian. 1965.” Robinson was assistant general manager of the Metropolitan Opera. In fine condition, with light soiling and sunning to the spine and front and back boards.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

668. Harry Armstrong. Ameri-

671. Richard Rodney Bennett. English composer who,

through his challenging concert pieces, film scores, and jazz performances, has grown into one of Britain’s most revered and eclectic musicians. AMQS on a white 3.5 x 4.25 card. Bennett neatly pens two bars of music to ‘The Mines of Sulphur,’ adding the lyric, “The wind doth blow tonight my love,” signed below, “Richard Rodney Bennett, Aug. ‘66.” Trimmed edges, rounded corners, and the composer’s name added at the top in another hand, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

can singer, pianist, Tin Pan Alley composer, and booking agent (1879–1951). Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in white ink, “To Lionel A. Aucoin, with kindest regards, Harry Armstrong, composer of Sweet Ad-el-ine,” adding a two-bar AMQS, and “N. Y. City, Dec. 3rd, 1944.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, a horizontal crease passing through the facial area, rippling, and brushing to the beginning of the inscription. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

669. Hubert Bath. British film composer and music director (1883–1945). Exquisitely penned AMQS on an off-white 3.5 x 4.25 card. Bath intricately pens seven bars of music to his 1944 composition, ‘Cornish Rhapsody,’ from the film, Love Story, signed below, “Yours very sincerely, Hubert Bath.” In fine condition, with rounded corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 670. Jack Beeson. American composer (1921–2010) best known for his operas Lizzie Borden, Hello Out There! and The Sweet Bye and Bye. AMQS on an 8.5 x 7 musicallylined sheet. Beeson pens seven bars of music to “Lizzie Borden, Act I, Sc I,” adding the lyrics, “Toil-ing ear-ly in the morn-ing, catch-ing mo-ments through—the day—etc.,” signed below, “Jack Beeson, August 18, 1974, Shelter Island, N. Y.” In fine condition, with some trivial creasing, a pencil notation in the top right corner, and trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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672. Enrico Caruso. Vin-

tage fountain pen signature, “Enrico Caruso, Wein 1911,” on an off-white album page.

Matted with a postcard photo of Caruso with Chalapine and Titta Ruffo to an overall size of 9 x 12. In very good condition, with signature uniformly faded, but still completely legible, and toning to mat.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

673. Pablo Casals. AMQS, signed “Pablo Casals,” on the cover of a Pablo Casals Master Class program from the University of California in 1960, 5.75 x 8.25. Casals pens two bars of an unidentified work in 3/4 time. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

674. Antonio Cortis. Spanish

tenor (1891–1952). Vintage textured matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Cortis in character, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my friend Elinor H. Geuthner, Sincerely, Antonio Cortis, Boston 6.2.928.” Silvering to edges and darker portions of image and background, and light contrast to signature, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Classic Music

675. Georges Enesco. Eminent Romanian-

born violinist and composer (1881–1955).

AMQS on an off-white 5 x 8 sheet. Enesco pens an intricate measure from his Symphony in Eflat, signed “Georges Enesco, December 1923.”

Mailing fold through the signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, addressed in his hand and corrected in another. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

680. Lily Pons. Vintage pearl-finish 6.5 x

9 Victor Records promotional photo, signed in fountain pen. Some trivial corner creasing, light silvering to the darker areas of the image, and light contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

681. Lily Pons. Vintage pearl-finish 676. Amelita Galli-Curci. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Elinor H. Geuthner, with best wishes, Amelita Galli-Curci.” In fine condition, with a few light border creases. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

8.25 x 10.75 photo of Pons posing with her greyhounds, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To the Lincoln Memorial University, my best wishes, Lily Pons 1936.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, scattered creases, light silvering to darker areas, and light contrast to signature and portions of inscription. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

677. Jascha Heifitz.

Vintage ink signature, “Greetings, Jascha Heifitz, July—1945,” on an off-white 6.25 x 3.25 card. In fine condition, with light horizontal bend to lower blank portion, and mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

678. Victor Herbert. AMQS on

an off-white 5.25 x 3 card. Herbert pens five bars of music and lyrics from his operetta ‘Eileen,’ with the lyrics reading, “Tis a great day tonight for the Irish.” Signed underneath, “With the compliments of Victor Herbert, May 19th, 1917.” In fine condition, with a few light pencil remnants. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

679. Jules Massenet. French composer (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” one page, 5.25 x 7, June 26, 1912. Letter to a gentleman asking for a new appointment to discuss urgently the matter of Mr. Leon Schneider.

In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Massenet’s hand.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

682. Giacomo Puccini. Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples as ‘La boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’

Vintage ink signature, “Giacomo Puccini,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 postcard with an embossed image of a woman and peacock on the left side. In very good condition, with scattered toning, foxing, and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

683. Jetty Strauss.

First wife of Johann Strauss II (1818–1878).

ALS in French, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date. Untranslated letter to an unidentified gentleman. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling, and mirroring of text on reverse to second integral page.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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contemporary music

684. AC/DC. Three

items: hardcover edition of Rockers and Rollers, signed on the title page by Brian Johnson; satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Johnson outdoors, signed in blue felt tip; and a white pickguard for a standard-size strat, signed in black felt tip

by Angus Young, adding his self-portrait caricature. In fine condition, with some scattered bends and creases to photo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

685. AC/DC. Flick of the Switch

689. Aerosmith: Joe Perry. Color 20

x 16 laserprint photo of Perry wailing away at his guitar during a concert, signed in black felt tip.

In very good condition, with a couple noticeable creases, some lighter creases and wrinkles, and some light contrast to portion of signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

album signed on the front in black felt tip by Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Phil Rudd, and Cliff Williams. A price sticker to the top right corner, some light rubbing, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

690. Aerosmith: Tyler and Perry. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo

of an animated Tyler and Perry, signed in black felt tip by Steven Tyler and in silver ink by Joe Perry.

In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

686. Adele. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Adele looking over her shoulder, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

687. Aerosmith. Just Push Play

album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Steven Tyler and in black felt tip by Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. In very good condition, with a few scattered creases and moderate irregular ink adhesion to four of the signatures which are light, but mostly legible. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

691. Aerosmith: Steven Tyler.

Two color glossy photos of Tyler, one 11 x 14 and one 14 x 11, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

688. Aerosmith and Ted Nugent. Two al-

bums: My Fist Your Face album, signed on the front cover in silver ink

by Steven Tyler and in blue felt tip by Joey Kramer; and Predator, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ted Nugent. Scattered wear to both, and some creasing to Aerosmith cover, otherwise fine condition. The records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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692.

Aerosmith: Steven Tyler. Zebra-finish Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Contemporary Music

693. Louis Amstrong and Marian Anderson.

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Louis Armstrong,” and “Marian Anderson,” on an off-white 4.5 x 6 album page. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $200)

694. Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer. Arlen was a dis-

tinguished American composer (1905–1986) best known for his songs for the film The Wizard of Oz; and Mercer was a highly regarded Academy Award–winning American lyricist (1909–1976) who penned such classics as ‘One for My Baby,’ ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and ‘Moon River.’ DS signed at the conclusion by Arlen and Mercer, one page, 8.5 x 4.5, no date. Contract rider regarding the musical play, ‘St. Louis Woman,’ stating that “by reason of various mesne agreements and assignments there have been vested in Messrs. Arthur Freed and Sam Katz the Manager’s interest…which entitles them to the Manager’s share of proceeds from the sale of motion picture and allied rights therein, and it appearing that such mesne agreements and assignments were executed and delivered without complying with the basic production contracts which required formal written consents of the authors to such agreements and assignments, and it appearing that save only for such formal written consents such agreements and assignments do not affect in any way the interests or rights of the undersigned, the undersigned, both jointly and severally and to the extent that their approval may be necessary, do hereby approve of said mesne agreements and assignments.” In very good condition, with a horizontal crease along the top edge, scattered surface creasing, light toning, a staple mark along the left edge, and trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

695. Anthrax. Promotional copy

of the I’m the Man album signed on the front in silver ink by Joey Belladonna, Scott Ian, Frank Bello, and Charlie Benante. A bend to the bottom right corner, adhesive remnants and a label sticker to the top right corner, a price clip to the top left corner, and a trivial ‘ring of wear’ to the back cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

696. Louis Armstrong. Hello, Dolly! This is Louis Armstrong and the All Stars album signed on the back in blue ballpoint by six musicians, including Louis Armstrong and Danny Barcelona, and signed in red ballpoint by Billy Kyle. Scattered light toning and staining, some lightly affecting Armstrong’s signature, and mild edge and corner wear, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

697. Bad Company. Run with the Pack album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, and Mick Ralphs. In fine condition, with scattered rubbing and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

698. The Band. Islands album

signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, and Garth Hudson. ‘Ring of wear’ to both covers, and a punch hole to top right corner, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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702. Beach Boys.

699. The Bangles. Gold 8”

cymbal, signed on the top in blue felt tip by Susanna Hoffs, Debbie Peterson and Vicki Peterson. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

700. Beach Boys. Glossy 8

x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Dave Marks, adding the date the photo was taken. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Surfin’ USA album signed on the back cover in blue and black ballpoint, “Dennis,” “Carl Wilson,” “Hi! Mike Love,” and “David Marks.”

Carl’s and Mike’s signatures a few shades light, but still legible, partial separations and tape repairs to edges, wear to covers, and some scattered surface loss, otherwise very good condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

703.

Beach Boys. Endless Summer album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine.

In fine condition, with a few light creases, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back cover. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 704. Beatles: Sid Bernstein. Satin-fin-

701. Beach Boys. Beach Boys

Concert album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, and in silver ink by Dave Marks, adding two lines from the chorus of ‘Fun, Fun, Fun.’ In fine condition, with scattered light cover wear, and a small ink notation to reverse. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

ish 14 x 11 photo of the Beatles performing at Shea Stadium, signed in blue felt tip, “Shea Stadium 8 15 65, Sid Bernstein.” In fine condition, with a vertical crease along the right edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

705. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Paul McCartney,” “John Lennon,” “Ringo Starr,” and “George Harrison,” on an off-white 8 x 3.25 sheet, affixed to a slightly larger piece of off-white cardstock. Three vertical folds, each passing through a few letters of signatures, three vertical strips of toning from tape on reverse, lightly passing through portions of signatures, strip of tape toning along top edge, and some scattered light foxing and wrinkling, otherwise very good condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Superb British invasion album including the Fab Four, original Stones, the Hollies and more 706. Beatles. Vintage ballpoint signatures, “Ringo Starr xxx,” “George Harrison xxx,” “Paul McCartney xxx,” and “John Lennon xxx,” inscribing under his signature, “To Karen, with love,” on adjacent off-white and light blue 4.75 x 4 album pages, still contained in their original hardcover autograph album. Other signers in the album, some of which are on slips and cards affixed to the album’s pages, some adding inscriptions, include: Bill Wyman, Keith Richards, and Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones; Chuck Berry (ins); Carl Perkins; Chas Chandler, Alan Price, Eric Burdon, and Johnny Steel of the Animals; another set of Animals signatures from Hilton Valentine, Eric Burdon, Dave Rowberry, Chas Chandler, and John Steel; signatures of Graham, Allan, Eric, Bobby, and Tony of the Hollies, all signing first name only; all four members of Gerry and the Pacemakers; the Countrymen; the Dakotas; the Monotones and others. The Beatles’ signatures are in fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling. Remainder of the signatures rate very good to fine, with old tape remnants and toning. Album also rates very good, with missing spine, loose binding, and owner’s labels affixed to inside front cover. A carefully preserved and maintained collection from the British invasion and early rock and roll. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

707. Beatles: Pete Best. White

short-sleeved T-shirt for The Cavern Club, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Pete Best.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a membership card to the Cavern Club, expiring December 31, 1963. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

708. Beatles: Geoff Emerick.

Reclusive engineer to the Beatles.

Emerick’s work can be found on Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Fab Four in their Sgt. Peppers garb, signed in blue felt tip by Emerick. In fine condition, with a light bend to the top right corner.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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709. Beatles: George Harrison. Signed book: Fifty Years

Adrift. Limited edition of 2,000 copies (this copy No. 169).

London: Genesis Publications, 1984. Leather-bound hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9.75, 541 pages. Signed in ink on the limitation page by author Derek Taylor and in brown ink at the conclusion of the foreword by Harrison. The book is in fine condition; the slipcase is in fine condition, with scattered light scuffs and surface marks. The most desirable of the Genesis limited editions, as it was never reprinted and contains terrific reproductions of Beatles manuscripts and letters. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Harrison treats to dinner in New York 710. Beatles: George Harrison. Credit card

receipt from Moreno Ristorante in New York, 3 x 5.5, dated April 7, 1993. Signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint by Harrison, adding a $17.00 tip to his $99.05 meal. In fine condition, with expected light soiling from carbon. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. An uncommon format boasting a bold signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

711. Beatles: Jann Haworth.

American pop artist who, aside for her pioneering work in soft sculpture, is cemented in music history as the co-creator of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album signed on the front in blue felt tip

by Jann Haworth. Scattered light rubbing, some trivial surface loss around the edges, and faint ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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712. Beatles: John Lennon. Rock ‘N’ Roll album signed vertically in blue ball ballpoint, “John Lennon.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.75 x 21.75. Punch hole to the upper left corner some scattered creasing and chipping, and moderate signature contrast against the darker background, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. According to the consignor, Lennon signed the album in May 1975 at the WFIL radio studio in Philadelphia, where he was participating in a Helping Hands Marathon. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Contemporary Music

Paul signs the band’s iconic Rubber Soul 713. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Rubber Soul album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. Scattered foxing to edges, rubbing and wear to covers, and a ‘ring of wear’ to reverse, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

714. Beatles: George Martin.

45 rpm record single for ‘I Feel Fine/She’s a Woman,’ signed in black ballpoint on the front label, “Hi Pal—George Martin.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

717. Beatles: Alan Parsons.

Color satin-finish 11 x 17 photo of a poster for Let It Be, signed in silver ink by producer Alan Parsons. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

715. Beatles: Paul McCartney. White

pickguard for a left handed Hofner Bass guitar, quickly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

718. Beatles: Alan Parsons.

McCartney pens a bold signature on Revolver 716. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Revolver

album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with adhesive remnants from a sticker to the top right corner, and a light ‘ring of wear’ on the back. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Abbey Road album signed on the front in gold ink, “Alan Parsons.”

In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ and slight contrast to the signature. The record is not included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

719. Beatles: Alan Parsons. Color glossy 10 x 8

photo of the Beatles crossing the famed Abbey Road, signed in gold ink, “Alan Parsons.” In fine condition, with a small crease to the top edge and a bit of a grainy appearance. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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723. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Ink signature,

“Ringo Starr,” on an offwhite 8.5 x 5.5 partial sheet of PSA Airlines stationery. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds passing through portions of signature and scattered light toning and wrinkling. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

720. Beatles: The Quarrymen. Color 11 x 17 poster entitled

the “Happy Birthday John!” US Tour 2010, signed in black felt tip by Rod Davis and Colin Hanton, and in blue felt tip by Len Garry. Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

724. Beatles: Klaus Voormann. Revolver album signed on

the front in black felt tip by creator Klaus Voormann. Some light rubbing, a mild spot of staining along the left edge and a faint ‘ring of wear’ to the back, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

725. Beatles: Andy White.

721. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Signed book: Postcards from the Boys. Limited edition of 2500 copies, this being No. 2182.

London: Genesis Publications, 2003. Hardcover, 10.25 x 11.25, 112 pages. Scrapbook-style book contains reproductions of 53 postcards sent by the other Beatles to Ringo over the years with notes by Ringo on each. The reproduction of the postcards is supplemented with a revealing and humorous text from Ringo explaining the meaning behind the cards and documenting the corresponding moments of his life. Book is housed in an aluminum faced post-box style solander box.

Signed on the limitations page in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a Ringo Rama, Deluxe Edition CD in its original wrapping. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

722. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Ink signature,

“Ringo Starr,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Crisp 45 rpm single for ‘Love Me Do/P. S. I Love You,’ signed on the sleeve in blue felt tip, “’Love Me Do,’ Andy White.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

726. Beatles: Andy White.

Cardstock 8 x 10 double-weight photo of White behind his drum set, signed in blue felt tip, “Love Me Do, Andy White.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

727. Jeff Beck. Satin-finish 8 x 10 Epic publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

728. Jeff Beck. Two

color photos clipped from an album cover, both approximately 8 x 10, one signed in silver ink, “Jeff,” the other signed in silver ink, “Jeff Beck.” In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

729. Chuck Berry.

Signed book: Chuck Berry: The Autobiography. First edition, first printing. NY: Harmony Books, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 346 pages.

Signed on the title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner of signed page. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence and a ticket stub from a 2011 Berry concert. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Like Geo. M. Cohen used to say My mother thanks you. My father thanks you. My sister thanks you. And I thank you.”

733. Eubie Blake. ALS, one

page, 8.5 x 11, Eubie Blake Music letterhead, October 7, 1976. Letter to composer Gunther Schuller.

In part: “I rec’d the music but I’ve been on the road doing concerts…

Please don’t think I don’t appreciate what you’ve done for me. I will send it to the Big bands that I know, both white & Negroes…

Like Geo. M. Cohen used to say My mother thanks you. My father thanks you. My sister thanks you. And I thank you.” Blake also adds a short postscript signed “E. B.” In fine condition, with a red pencil notation to top. Blake’s closing quote is taken from Cohen’s Yankee Doodle Dandy. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

734. Blondie. Eat the Beat album signed on the front in blue felt tip

by Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, and Clem Burke. In fine condition, with creasing and wear to the right edge.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

730. Justin Bieber. My World

2.0 CD signed on the front of the booklet in black felt tip, “J. B.” In fine condition. CD is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

731. Big Audio Dynamite. Un-

used white 14˝ Ludwig drumhead, signed in blue felt tip by Mick Jones, Don Letts, adding “Punk Rock You Don’t Stop, 2011,” Dan Donovan, Leo Williams, and Greg Roberts. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

732. Big Brother and the Holding Company. Color glossy 8 x 10 group

photo of the band in bed with a topless Janis Joplin, signed in blue felt tip by Sam Andrew, James Gurley, Peter Albin, and Dave Getz. In fine condition, with light contrast to one signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

735. Blue Magoos. Psychedelic

color 8 x 10 cardstock laser-print photo of the band, signed in blue felt tip by Ralph Scala, Geoff Daking, Ron Gilbert, Mike Esposito, and Emil ‘Peppy’ Thielhelm. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

736. Blue Oyster Cult. Secret

Treaties album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Eric Bloom, Buck Dharma, Allan Lanier, Joe Bouchard, and Albert Bouchard.

Light toning, soiling, and rubbing, and mild ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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737. Blues Legends. Satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of a bluesman picking his guitar, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by 17 blues greats: Bobby Rush, Phillip Walker, Elvin Bishop, Jody Williams of Howlin Wolf, Guitar Shorty, Eddy ‘The Chief’ Clearwater, Bobby Parker, Otis Clay, John Mooney, Johnny ‘Yard Dog’ Jones, Chick Willis, Mark Hummel, Memphis Gold, Macavine Hayes, Big Ron Hunter, Big George Jackson, and Felton L. Cruise. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

741. James Brown. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brown on stage, signed in black felt tip, “James Brown ‘I Feel Good.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

738. Bon Jovi. The Circle 2010–2011 tour program, 12 x 12, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Tico Torres, and David Bryan. In fine condition, with a few light corner creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

739. David Bowie. Space Oddity album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and mild album impression to front cover. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Satin-finish 10 x 8 closeup photo of Brown on stage, signed in blue felt tip, “Always the best, James Brown.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

743. James Brown. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of Brown from early in his career, signed in blue felt tip, “My best, James Brown, Thanks.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I have given your messages to Mr. Pears, and he is equally touched and grateful” 740. Benjamin Britten. Brief TLS, one

page, 8 x 5, The Red House Aldeburgh, Suffolk letterhead, March 22, 1967. In a letter of thanks on behalf of himself and life partner and tenor, Peter Pears, Britten writes, in full: “Thank you for your kind letter with its very warm words. I have given your messages to Mr. Pears, and he is equally touched and grateful. I look forward to the arrival of your book of poems. It is very kind of you to send them to me.” Light creasing, central vertical fold, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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742. James Brown.

744. Jackson Browne. Running

on Empty album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Jackson Browne.”

In fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

745. Dave Brubeck. Color satin-finish

11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip on his forehead, “Many thanks, Dave Brubeck.” Scattered light creasing, with more moderate areas towards the top edge and corners, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

746. Jimmy Buffett.

750. Sarah Chang. Riveting color satinfinish 11 x 14 photo of Chang holding her violin amidst swirling snowflakes, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and a light bend to the bottom right corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Glossy 10 x 8 Margaritaville Records promotional photo of Buffet next to a plane, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

747. Glen Campbell.

Five albums: By the Time I Get to Phoenix, A New Place in the Sun, I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star), Bobbie Gentry & Glenn Campbell, and The Last Time I Saw Her, each signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Glenn Campbell.” In fine condition, with light edge wear and ‘rings of wear.’ Records included: I Knew Jesus (Before He Was a Star) and Bobbie Gentry & Glenn Campbell.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

748. The Cars. Greatest Hits and Panorama albums signed on the front in blue felt tip by Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes, David Robinson, and Elliot Easton. A price sticker to the top right corner and a trivial ‘ring of wear’ to the front of the first album, and some light creasing and edge wear to the second, otherwise fine condition. The records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

751. Sarah Chang. Elegant

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Chang seated on the arm of a couch, violin in hand, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some trivial creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

752. Kenny Chesney. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the country singer sitting in a doorway, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial bends and creases. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

749. Johnny Cash and June Carter. Inside album sleeve to

The Holy Land, signed in blue ballpoint by Johnny and June Carter Cash. Double matted with a glossy photo of the couple to an overall size of 16 x 26. Some light edge toning and a small area of soiling affecting a couple letters of Cash’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

753. Eric Clapton. Signed book: Rebel Music Bob Marley and Roots Reggae. Limited edition of 153 copies (This being No. 61).

London: Genesis Publications, 2004. Leatherbound hardcover with custom wood slipcase, 10 x 14.5, 256 pages. Signed on a limitations bookplate affixed to the reverse of the first free end page, and also signed on the limitations page by Kate Simon. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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754. Eric Clapton. Blind Faith album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip, “Eric Clapton 87.”

In fine condition, with some scattered light edge wear. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

755. The Clash. Stellar 29 x 58 poster entitled ‘The Definitive Clash Collection: Clash on Broadway,’ featuring the band hovering over a city scene, signed in silver ink by Joe Strummer, Paul Simonon, Mick Jones, and Topper Headon. Light creasing and moderate tearing along the bottom left edge, which can be easily matted out, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

756. Clarence Clemons. Signed book: Big

Man. First edition, first printing. NY: Grand Central Publishing, 2009.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 363 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip by Clemons and co-author Don Reed. In fine condition, with ding to top right corner of cover. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare William Morris Agency check endorsed by Cooke

758. Sam Cooke. Popular rhythm-and-blues and soul artist (1931–1964) who recorded such hits as ‘You Send Me’ ‘Cupid,’ and ‘Twistin’ the Night Away.’ The 33-year-old singer was shot to death under mysterious circumstances at a Los Angeles hotel on December 11, 1964. William Morris Agency, Inc. business check, 8.5 x 3.75, filled out in type and endorsed by Cooke on the reverse, payable to Sam Cooke for $56.90, May 7, 1959. In very good condition, with three vertical creases, light surface creasing, and the expected cancellation stamps. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Stunning, twice-signed image 757. Patsy Cline. Beautiful vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-

and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen on the front, “Your Friend, Patsy Cline,” and on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Yours, Patsy Cline.” Scattered light surface creasing and dings, some lightly affecting the facial area, tape to three corners, and an area of surface loss to the top right corner, and light show-through from the signature on reverse, otherwise fine condition. A wonderful and unique piece from the tragic country icon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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759. Alice Cooper. Welcome to My Nightmare album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Alice Cooper.”

In fine condition, with a few creases, mild edge wear, and faint ‘rings of wear.’ The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

763. Elvis Costello. Color

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the September 2, 1982 cover of Rolling Stone, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

760. Alice Cooper. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of the singer onstage, clad in a trademark embellished suit and skull belt buckle, signed in silver ink, “Alice Cooper.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

764. Elvis Costello. This Years Model album signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

765.

761. Aaron Copland. Signed book:

Copland on Music.

First Edition. NY: Doubleday, 1960.

Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 280 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free-end page in black ink, “For Maggie Savoy, Small return for a delightful brunch, Aaron Copland, March 1961.” In very good condition, with a uniform shade of toning to the signature page, along with faded pencil notations and a light spot of staining, uniform toning throughout the book, and a bookplate from the previous owner affixed to front pastedown. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

762. Elvis Costello. Sheet

music for ‘Alison,’ five cardstock pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Country Music. Ten country albums, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective artist. Signers are: Charley Pride, Kenny Loggins, Roy Clark, Emmylou Harris, Ray Price, Amy Grant, Kathy Mattea, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, and George Jones. Light wear, adhesive remnants, a retail sticker, and light ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. Records are included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

766. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Sheet music to ‘Fortunate

Son,’ five pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in blue felt tip by John Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

767. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Unused 10” cymbal,

signed in blue felt tip by Stu Cook and Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford adding, “Born on the Bayou!” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Darin, as Bob Cassotto, copyrights his song, ‘After School Rock and Roll’

768. Creedence Clearwater Revival. Pendulum album signed

on the front cover in black felt tip

by John Fogerty, and in silver ink

by Stu Cook and Doug Clifford.

In fine condition, with some light edge wear and a small label affixed to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

772. Bobby Darin.

769. Bob Crosby Orchestra.

Twenty vintage ink signatures of the members of the Bob Crosby Orchestra on an off-white 7 x 10.5 sheet, including Crosby, Jess Stacy, Eddie Miller, Nappy Lamare, Muggsy Spanier, Bob Haggart, Ray Bauduc, Al King, Floyd O’Brien, Gil Rodin, Tony Paris, Matty Matlock, Max Herman, and Elizabeth Tilton.

Affixed to a 12 x 14 album page, featuring multiple clipped photos.

Multiple horizontal mailing folds, light creasing, uniform toning with heavier areas along the top and left edge, some surface rubbing, and small pin holes to three of the corners, otherwise very good condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Versatile and popular American performer (1936–1973) who died at the age of 37 from complications following surgery for a faulty heart valve. DS, signed at the conclusion “Bobby Darin” and “Bob Cassotto,” his real name, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 16.5, March 9, 1956. A 1947 Revised Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract between Songmiths, Inc., and Bobby Darin (Bob Cassotto), Don Kirshner, and George M. Shaw, in which “The Writer hereby sells, assigns, transfers and delivers to the Publisher a certain heretofore unpublished original musical composition, written and/or composed by the above-named Writer now entitled ‘After School Rock and Roll.’” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. A choice piece of rock history! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

770. The Cyrkle. Early 8 x 10 paperstock photo, signed in black ballpoint by Tom Dawes and Don Dannemann, and in blue felt tip by Marty Fried. In fine condition, with light toning. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

773. Bobby Darin. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 10, 1957.

AGVA Standard Form of Artists Engagement Contract between the Lotus Club and Bobby Darin for a seven-day engagement from July 25–31, 1957, receiving $350 in compensation. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

774. Deep Purple.

771. Charlie Daniels. Gold Lark fiddle, signed on the body in black felt tip, “Charlie Daniels, The Devil Went Down to GA.” In fine condition, with a missing string and some scuffing to the finish. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Color satin-finish 14 x 11 group photo, signed in black felt tip by Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan,and Ritchie Blackmore. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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775.

Deep Purple. Made in Japan album signed on the front in black felt tip by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice. Some edge wear, a price sticker on the back, and mild ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

780. Def Leppard. Yeah World

Tour program, 12 x 12, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell.

In fine condition, with a bit of mild handling wear. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

776.

Deep Purple. Unused white 10˝ Attack coated drumhead, signed in blue felt tip by Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Steve Morse. In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to Glover’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

777. Def Leppard. Rock of Ages 2005 tour program, 9.5 x 13.25, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

778. Def Leppard. Never End-

ing Weekend 1993 tour program, 9.5 x 13.5, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell. Some light soiling to back cover, and some brushing to Elliot’s signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

779. Def Leppard. 2003 World Tour

program, 9.5 x 13.25, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell. In fine condition, with Collen’s signature a shade or two lighter than the others. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

781. Def Leppard. Color 8.5 x 10.25 cardstock group photo from their 2007 tour, signed in silver ink

by Phil Collen, Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, Rick Allen, and Vivian Campbell. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

782. Def Leppard. Pyromania album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Joe Elliot, Rick Savage, and Phil Collen, and in silver ink by Rick Allen. A label to the back cover, light ‘ring of wear’ to the front, and light contrast to some of the signatures against the dark background, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 783. Bo Diddley.

Semi-glossy 14 x 11 photo of Diddley performing on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some trivial surface marks.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

784. Ronnie James Dio. The Last

in Line album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Ronnie James Dio.” Light bends to the bottom corners, a price label to the back, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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785. Fats Domino.

Blue sunburst-finish Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

786. Fats Domino. Fats Domino

Sings Million Record Hits album signed on the front in black felt tip, “Luck Fats Domino.” Scattered rubbing and areas of light soiling, mild surface loss to the bottom right corner, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front, otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

790. The Doors. The Doors album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Ray Manzarek and John Densmore, and in black felt tip by Robby Krieger.

Light edge creases, a few small tears to the right edge, a price sticker to the back, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front, otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 791. Duran Duran. Rio album signed on the front in black felt tip

by Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, and Roger Taylor. In fine condition, with a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

787. Doobie Brothers. Color satin-finish 10

x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip and silver ink by Pat Simmons, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Mike Hossack and John McFee. In fine condition, with image a bit grainy. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

788. The Doors. Waiting for the

Sun album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Ray Manzarek and in blue felt tip by Robby Krieger and John Densmore. In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear and surface marks. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

789. The Doors. The Doors

Greatest Hits album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robby Krieger, John Densmore, and Ray Manzarek. In fine condition, with scattered light creases and cover wear. The record is not included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Dylan dines in L.A.’s Sun Room 792. Bob Dylan. Menu from The Sun Room in Los Angeles,

8.5 x 11, with breakfast selections on one side, and lunch and pizza selections on the reverse, signed at the top of the breakfast side in blue ballpoint by Dylan. In fine condition, with small pencil notation to bottom, scattered off-setting of printing from process, and some light soiling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Contemporary Music

793. The Eagles. Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 album signed on the front in silver ink by Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, and J. D. Souther. In fine condition, with light creasing and edge wear, and trivial ‘rings of wear.’ The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

798. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. The Best of Emerson,

Lake, and Palmer album signed on the front in black felt tip by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer. A bend to the bottom left corner, light toning and some trivial soiling to the back cover, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

794. The Eagles: Randy Meisner. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo

799.

795. Earth, Wind and FIre.

Spirit album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, and Verdine White. In fine condition, with a small area of ink rubbing on the back cover.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Eurythmics.

Touch album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Annie Lennox and in black felt tip by Dave Stewart. In fine condition, with scattered rubbing and ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back cover. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

of the cover to the sheet music for ‘Take It to the Limit,’ signed in yellow ink, “Take It to the Limit! Randy Meisner.” In fine condition, with light bends to the top and bottom right corners. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

800.

796. Billy Eckstine. Glossy 8.25

x 10 publicity three-quarter length photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Lester, My best, Billy Eckstine.” Some light surface impressions, some light toning and rubbing along the edges and a small spot of soiling, lightly affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Everly Brothers. The Everly Brothers album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Phil and Don Everly. In very good condition, with moderate ‘rings of wear’ to covers, a couple partial edge separations, and scattered wear and creases. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

797. Cass Elliot. Program page from an unknown event, 9 x 12, listing “Celebrity Ushers,” on the reverse, signed in blue ink, “Cass Elliott,” and also signed by 10 others, including James Earl Jones (ins), Rex Reed, Kevin McCarthy, Alan King, Ben Gazzara, Bella Abzug, and Shirley MacLaine. A ticket stub from the event is stapled to the top edge. Some light rippling and toning, and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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801. Marianne Faithtfull.

Greatest Hits album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “love, Marianne Faithfull.” In very good condition, with toning, rubbing, adhesive remnant to the top right corner from a price sticker, scattered light surface loss along the edges, and moderate separation to the top and bottom edges. The record is not included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

805. Aretha Franklin. Sheet music for ‘Respect,’ five cardstock pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in blue felt tip, “Best, Aretha Franklin, 2010.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

806. Aretha Franklin. Satin-

finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Franklin, signed in blue felt tip, “Best, Aretha, 2011.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

802. Bryan Ferry. Color satinfinish 11 x 17 photo of the Roxy Music frontman on stage, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 807. Peter Gabriel. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 Real World Records promotional photo, Gabriel’s blue eyes particularly prominent, signed in black felt tip, “Hello, Peter Gabriel.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

803. Peter Frampton. Frampton Comes

Alive album signed “My best, Peter Frampton ‘05” in silver ink. In fine condition, with typical edge and cover wear with a bit of creasing to the spine and corners. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

808. Peter Gabriel. Peter Gabriel album signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial ‘ring of wear’ on the back.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

804. Aretha Franklin. Satin-

finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of the singer in her youth, signed in blue felt tip, “Best, Aretha Franklin, 2011.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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809. Dave Gahan. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Depeche Mode lead singer, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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810. J. Geils Band. Best of the

814. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten. The Best of the

J. Geils Band album signed on the front in blue felt tip by J. Geils, Seth Justman, and Danny Klein, and signed in silver ink by Peter Wolf, adding a small sketch. In fine condition, with light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Grateful Dead: Skeletons from the Closet album signed on the front in purple felt tip by Tom Constanten, adding the lyrics to Casey Jones: “Driving that train, high on cocaine/ Casey Jones you better, watch your speed/Trouble ahead, trouble behind/And you know that notion just crossed my mind.” In fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

811. Gerry and the Pacemakers. Hand-

written souvenir lyrics to ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ on a white 8 x 11 sheet of musically-lined paper, written out and signed

by Gerry [Marsden]. In fine condition, with scattered creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

815. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten. Color 24 x 36 poster

entitled ‘Space Your Face,’ signed in the center in silver ink with Constanten adding the second verse to the song ‘Standing on the Moon.’

“Standing on the moon, I see the battle rage below, Standing on the moon, I see the soldiers come and go. There’s a metal flag beside me, Someone planted long ago,Old glory standing stiffly, Crimson, white and indigo-indigo.” Signed underneath, “Tom Constanten R R HoF 94.” Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered light edge dings and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

812. The Go Go’s. Talk Show

album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Charlotte [Caffey], Jane Weidlin, Kathy [Valentine], and Gina [Schock], and signed in black felt tip by Belinda [Carlisle]. In fine condition, with some trivial surface rubbing. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

816. Grateful Dead: Robert Hunter. From the Mars Hotel CD

booklet, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robert Hunter. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

813. George and Ira Gershwin.

Two items: bank check, 6.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Gershwin, “George Gerswhin,” payable to Bank of America N. A. for $200.00, January 7, 1931; and an ink signature, “Best wishes, Ira Gershwin, Beverly Hills, July, 1974,” on 5 x 3 off-white card. Both items are encapsulated in PSA/DNA protective cases. In very good condition, with toning, a vertical crease, paper loss to the top edge, and the expected cancellation holes and stamps to the check, the latter affecting the last name of George’s signature, and some brushing to the sentiment of Ira’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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817. Green Day. Nimrod album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Billie Joe Armstrong.

In fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

819. Guess Who. Color glossy 10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

818. Green Day: Billie Joe Armstrong.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Armstrong in the throes of performance, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

820. Guns N’ Roses: Slash.

Original signed felt tip sketch of skull and crossbones on a white 8.5 x 11 double-weight glossy sheet of photo paper, signed below, “RnF’R, Slash, VR 2K4.” In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

In a letter to legendary record producer Moe Asch, Guthrie gives his opinion of the group that became The Drifters 821. Woody Guthrie. TLS, signed vertically, “Woody Guthrie,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, March 19, 1946. Letter to Moe Asch regarding “the album of Spirituals, Thrashers Wonders and the Two Gospel Ways.” In part, with spelling and punctuation retained, Guthrie writes, “My two favorites are ‘Charity’ and ‘I love Traveling’ as you might expect. It is more like the soul and heart of all of these street singers I have heard and seen. Of course you would not always find them in the streets, but in the church, or on the parade of little bandstand. This has all of the homey love about it that you hear in a hillside cabin, and this is not always heard after the music comes to town. Is it true that these two Spiritual Keys are over sixty years each? . . . The Thrasher Wonders are wonders. They are strong and they try as hard as they know how, but they are very consciously imitating other successful money making singers, and not one out of the group has found his own natural voice, not like the free riding outswinging Gospel Keys. There is monotony and sad repetition on every Wonder side, and I am afraid that I would not give my good money for an album of their things without picking my way through a dozen records to find two good ones…At their high spots the wild harmonies are well studied and followed, well practiced and finely done, but the same identical ryme and rythmn on every side is the worst ball and chain. They sound fiery and young, which is all in their favor, and when the new success dies down, they will stand flatter on their feet and sing with more power and plainer voices. It sounds to me like their mispronunciations are a part of a planned attack on the listener, not something that the Two Gospel Keys felt and just had to pour out, take it or leave it.” A small separation along one of the intersecting mailing folds, a mild shade of toning, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition.

Founded by Asch, Folkways Records released about 2,200 albums—about one album a week—with many of those eclectic releases selling less than 100 copies a week and some selling fewer than 500 copies at all. That was fine with Asch, however, who was more interested in preserving the culture and heritage of various ethnic groups than in actually making money. The company did find some success with the likes of folk singers like Guthrie, who was correct when he suggested that the gospel group stop imitating other singers. Several years later, members of The Thrasher Wonders did indeed find their own voice, as suggested here by Guthrie, as members of the doo wop group, The Drifters. A multifaceted page in which one of the world’s greatest folk singers opines to the legendary owner of one of most fabled record companies of all time. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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822. Sammy Hagar.

Two different color satinfinsh 11 x 14 photos of Hagar on stage, each signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corners. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

825. Lionel Hampton. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Hampton behind the drums, signed in fountain pen, “Flying Home, Sneeks Ole Man, Lionel Hampton.”

In very good condition, with scattered light creasing, some rippling, rubbing, and toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Haley presents a portrait to a Minnesota DJ

826. W. C. Handy. Sheet music

823. Bill Haley. Vin-

tage glossy 7 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Bob, Bill Haley.” Double matted with a short note of provenance from the original recipient, Bob Montgomery, which reads, “I got the autograph of Bill Haley on two photos when I interviewed him on one of my radio shows.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface dings, and some light wear to finish along bottom portion.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

824. Lionel Hampton Orchestra. Twen-

ty vintage ink signatures of the members of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet, including Hampton, Illinois Jacquet, Jack McVea, Marshal Royal, Ernest Royal, Lee Young, Bob Evans, Irving P. Ashby, Ray Perry, Bob Barfield, Karl George, Freddie Trainor, Vernon Alley, Henry Sloan, Papa Whitman, and Chas Thompson, with many adding their instruments. Affixed to a 12 x 14 album page, featuring multiple clipped images. In very good condition, with three mailing folds, light creasing, uniform toning with heavier areas along the left and top edge, and small pin holes to three corners.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

for ‘Saint Louis Blues,’ six pages, signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the cover, “To Bob Wachsman, An appreciation, W. C. Handy, 7–24–’34.” In fine condition, with short horizontal tear at the spine, a few chips, and a light area of edge toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

827. Erskine Hawkins Orchestra. Sixteen vintage ink

signatures of the members of the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet, including Hawkins, Dorothy Dandridge, Richard Harris, Julian Dash, Sammy Lowe, Bob Range, William Johnson, Jack Morrison, William McLemore, Monte Green, Ida James, Avery Parrish, and Jimmie Mitchelle, with many adding their instruments. Affixed to a 12 x 14 album sheet, featuring various clipped images. Three mailing folds, scattered light creasing, uniform toning with heavier areas along the left and top edge, a few small tears to the left edge, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

828. Heart. Glossy 10 x 8 Epic Records publicity photo, signed in red felt tip by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, and Howard Leese, and in black felt tip by Mark Andes and Denny Carmassi. In fine condition, with a single tack hole to each corner and a couple light bends and creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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829. Heart. Color 10 x 8 promotional cardstock photo of the Wilson sisters, signed in black felt tip by both Ann and Nancy Wilson. In fine condition, with light contrast to the end of Ann’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

834. The Hollies.

830. Jimi Hendrix: Juma Sultan. Handwritten souvenir

lyrics to ‘Purple Haze’ on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of Jimi Hendrix musically-lined cardstock paper.

Sultan pens the lyrics, “Purple haze all in my brain/lately things don’t seem the same/actin’ funny, but I don’t know why/’scuse me while I kiss the sky,” signing at the conclusion in purple felt tip, “Juma Sultan, Gypsy Sun & Rainbows, Woodstock, 8–18–69.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage ballpoint signatures of Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, Tony Hicks, and Eric Haydock on a pink 6.5 x 5.5 album page, with Nash adding the group’s name under his signature. Double matted with a group photo, to an overall size of 16 x 21. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

835.

Human Beinz.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the cover of the sheet music for ‘Nobody but Me,’ signed in black felt tip by John ‘Dick’ Belley, [Joe] Ting [Markulin], and Mel Pachuta. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

831. Faith Hill. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of a seductive Hill on posing a black leather couch signed in blue felt tip. Moderate to heavy contrast to signature against dark background and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 836. Chrissie Hynde. Glossy 832. Faith Hill. Color satin-finish

14 x 11 photo boldly signed in silver ink. In fine condition with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

833. Hootie and the Blowfish.

Glossy 10 x 8 Atlantic Records promotional group photo, signed in black felt tip by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld, and Mark Bryan. In fine condition, with moderate smearing to Felber’s signature. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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8 x 10 Eagle Records promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Chrissie Hynde x.” In fine condition, with some light surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

837. Billy Idol. ‘White Wedding’ 12˝ single signed on the front in blue felt tip by Billy Idol and Steve Stevens. In fine condition. White promotional record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

838. Billy Idol. Two

items: white vinyl 12” single for ‘White Wedding,’ signed in blue felt tip; and The Very Best of Billy Idol CD/DVD, signed on the front cover in black felt tip and also signed inside on the inner booklet by guitarist Steve Stevens. The CD And DVD are included. In fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

839. Iron Butterfly. Two items:

1995 printed set list on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in felt tip Ron Bushy, adding a sketch of crossed drum sticks; Derek Hilland, adding a sketch of a keyboard, Doug lngle (adding a brief inscription), Lee Dorman, and Doug Bossey (adding an inscription); and a neon green 8.5 x 11 flyer for a 1995 Iron Butterfly concert at Graham Central Station, signed in black felt tip by Ron Bushy (adding a sketch of drum sticks), Derek Hilland (adding a sketch of a keyboard), Lee Dorman,and Doug Ingle. In fine condition, with some light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

842. Michael Jackson. Fan-

tastic certificate for a limited edition Platinum Limited Editions award (not included), 5.5 x 4, boldly signed at the conclusion in pencil. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

843. The Jacksons.

Blue sunburst-finish Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in black felt tip by Jackie, Jermaine, Tito, and Marlon Jackson. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

844. Jay and the Americans. Sheet music to ‘She’s

the Girl’ on an off-white 8.25 x 11 sheet, one page both sides, signed in felt tip by Jay Black, Kenny Vance, Howie Kane, Sandy Deanne, and Marty Sanders. In fine condition, with light toning and creasing to the bottom left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

840. Iron Maiden. Powerslave

album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Steve Harris, Dave Murray, Nicko McBrain, and Adrian Smith.

In fine condition, with a few trivial creases along the top edge. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

841. Michael Jackson. Color glossy 8 x 10

Epic promotional photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To DJ, Love, Michael Jackson.”

A couple creases and surface marks, and a light brush to beginning of signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

845. Jefferson Starship. Glossy 10 x 8

Grunt Records Jefferson Starship publicity photo from 1979, signed in black ballpoint by Aynsley Dunbar, Pete Sears, David Freiberg, Mickey Thomas, Craig Chaquico, and Paul Kantner. In fine condition, with a couple of signatures a shade or two light and a few light bends and surface impressions. This specific line up, sans Grace Slick, produced only one album, the double platinum Freedom at Point Zero, which included the hit ‘Jane.’ Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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846. Jefferson Airplane. Surrealistic Pillow album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Marty Balin, Paul Kantner, Jack Casady, and Jorma Kaukonen. Scattered light wear and edge creases, and some edge wear and peeling, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

851. Billy Joel. Color satin-finish

14 x 11 photo of Joel from his National Anthem performance at the Super Bowl, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a vertical crease to right edge and a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

847.

852. Billy Joel. The

Jefferson Starship.

Stranger album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Billy Joel.” In fine condition, with a light album impression to the front cover. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Nuclear Furniture album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, David Freiberg, Pete Sears, and Donny Baldwin.

In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to both covers and some light edge wear. The record is included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

848. Jethro Tull. Aqualung album signed on the front in black felt tip by Ian Anderson, and in blue felt tip by Martin Barre. In fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

849. Billy Joel. An Innocent Man

album signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial ‘rings of wear.’ Record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

854. Elton John. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Elton John.” In fine condition, with light edge wear including some mild surface loss, and a faint ‘ring of wear’ to both covers.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

855. Jonas Brothers. Satin-finish 18

850. Billy Joel. White-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’

electric guitar, signed on the pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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x 12 photo of two of the brothers giving the other an earful, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Contemporary Music

856. Journey. Glossy 10 x 8

861. Ulysses Kay. African

group promotional photo, signed in blue felt tip by Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Steve Smith and Jonathan Cain. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

857. Journey. Frontiers album

signed on the front in black felt tip by Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, and Steve Smith. In fine condition, with a trivial ‘ring of wear’ to the front.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

American composer (1917–1995) best known for his neoclassical style. TLS signed “Uly,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Broadcast Music Inc. letterhead, December 7, 1967.

Kay writes to Carl Haverlin, in part: “Greetings! and just a note to say that I sent you a copy of my new Symphony late last month, and it should have arrived by now. The work turned out very well, and it should make a good impression in performance. I hope that you may be able to come if and when it is premiered. Haven’t heard for sure of a date yet, but will keep you informed.” Some light creasing, toning, and a trivial spot of soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

858. Judas Priest. Screaming for Vengeance album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, and K. K. Downing. A few light creases, some trivial rubbing, and faint ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

862. KC and the Sunshine Band. Color glossy 11 x 17 photo of KC on stage, signed in blue felt tip, “All the best, KC.” In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

859. Judas Priest. Ram it Down album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, and Ian Hill. In fine condition, with a bend to the right corners and wear along the right edge. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

860. Kansas. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the band clowning around, signed in black felt tip by Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Rich Williams, Billy Greer, and Steve Morse. In fine condition, with some light contrast to portions of a couple of signatures.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

863. B. B. King.

Signed book: Blues All Around Me: The Autobiography of B. B. King.

First edition, first printing. NY: Avon Books, 1996. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 336 pages. Boldly signed on the half-title page in blue felt tip, “B. B. King.” In fine condition, with some trivial wear to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

864. B. B. King. Live in Cook County Jail album boldly signed on the front in blue felt tip, “B. B. King.” In fine condition, with light edge wear. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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865. The Kinks. Two

albums: State of Confusion and Word of Mouth, both signed on the front in blue felt tip by Ray Davies and Ian Gibbons.

In fine condition, with a price cut to one of the covers. Records not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

866. The Kinks: Ray Davies.

Stellar color 12.5 x 18.5 poster promoting a 1996 Ray Davies performance at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To the Alcazar, Ray Davies.” Framed to an overall size of 14 x 20. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

867. Andy Kirk Orchestra.

Sixteen vintage ink signatures of the members of the Andy Kirk Orchestra on an off-white 7.25 x 10.5, including Kirk, Harold Baker, Dick Wilson, Ben Thigpen, June Richmond, Floyd Smith, Harry Lawson, Theodore Donnelly, Buddy Miller, John Harrington, and Henry Wells.

Affixed to an 11 x 14 album page, featuring various clipped images.

In very good condition, with three mailing folds, light creasing, uniform toning with heavier areas along the left and top edge, and small pin holes to each corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

868. KISS. Limited

edition book: KISStory. Los Angeles: Kisstory Ltd., 1994.

Hardcover, 10.75 x 15, 433 pages.

Signed in black felt tip on a special signature page by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, and Bruce Kulick. Some pages partially separated from binding, loose front hinges, and light wear to corners and edges of slipcase, as well as a couple labels and label remnants, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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869. KISS: Gene Simmons. Two

items: Ladies of the Night, signed on the half-title page in black felt tip, “Gene Simmons”; and Gene Simmons solo album signed on the front in black felt tip. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, edge wear, light ‘rings of wear,’ and light signature contrast to the album. Record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

870. Evgeny Kissin. Russian

classical pianist and child prodigy.

Two color satinfinish photos, 8 x 10 and 11 x 14, each featuring Kissin with his piano, the first signed in silver ink, “Kissin,” and the larger image signed in blue felt tip, “E. Kissin,” with the pianist adding two musical notes. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

871. Mark Knopfler.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Knopfler holding an acoustic guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

872. Mark Knopfler. Brothers in

Arms album signed on the front in black felt tip by Mark Knopfler. Light soiling and wear to the bottom left corner, adhesive remnants from a price sticker to the front, a few areas of soiling on the back, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

873. Lenny Kravitz. Color satin-

876. Lady Antebellum. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 group photo, signed in silver ink by all three members. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

finish 11 x 14 photo of the singer in a navy blue suit and signature sunglasses, signed in blue felt tip, “Lenny Kravitz.” In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature against the darker parts of the background. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

877. Lady Gaga. Limited edition

picture disc of ‘Born This Way,’ signed on the image side in black felt tip. In very good condition, with light to moderate contrast to most of the signature. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

874. Gene Krupa Orchestra.

Thirteen vintage ink signatures of members of the Gene Krupa Orchestra on an off-white 7.25 x 8.25 sheet, including Krupa, Roy Eldridge, Anita O’Day (ins), Johnny Desmond, Milton Raskin, Babe Wagner, Graham Young, and Remo Biondi. Affixed to a 11 x 14 album page, featuring various clipped photos. In very good condition, with three mailing folds, uniform toning, scattered surface rubbing and soiling, and a trimmed bottom edge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

878. Miranda Lambert. Pretty color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

879. Nicolette Larson. Promo-

“My sincere best to a fellow skin beater”

875. Gene Krupa. Used top drum, 13.25 in diameter x 11, signed

and inscribed on the head in fountain pen, “to Billy—My sincere best to a fellow skin beater, Gene Krupa.” In good condition, with the expected wear, scuffing, and chipping from use, a detached tension rod, the bottom skin torn, staining to the head, mildly affecting the signature, and the signature and inscription a bit light in some areas.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

tional copy of the All Dressed Up & No Place to Go album signed on the front in black ink, “Lotta Love, Nicolette Larson, July ‘82.” In fine condition, with a tear to the right edge, a gold promotional stamp to the front cover, and creases to the back liner. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

880. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant. Band of Joy album signed

on the front cover in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with a promotional label affixed to cover and a couple stray marks from a previous signature attempt. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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881. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.

Signed book: Hound Dog. First edition, later printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2009. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 322 pages. Signed in black felt tip across the two-page title page by both Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

885. Little Richard. Glossy 12.5 x 10 photo of the boisterous musician playing the piano with his leg kicked up, signed in black felt tip, “Little Richard.” Double-matted with a silver plaque bearing Richard’s name, to an overall size of 20 x 16.

In fine condition, with some trivial scuffing to the signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

882. John Lennon Tribute. John Lennon

tribute poster, 24 x 36, featuring the lyrics to ‘Imagine,’ signed in silver ink by 20 artists.

Signers are: The Turtles’ Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, Don Wilson of The Ventures, Tommy Chong, Steve Smith of Journey, Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac, Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply, Junior Marvin of Bob Marley and The Wailers, Los Lobos’s Cesar Rosas, David Hildago, Conrad Lozano and Louie Perez, Wally Palmar of The Romantics, Gary Peterson of The Guess Who, Michael Brewer of Brewer and Shipley, Leo Lyons of Ten Years After, Steve Boone of Lovin’ Spoonful, Gil Bridges of Rare Earth, Jim Rodford of The Kinks, and Eddie ‘Knock on Wood’ Floyd. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered edge creases and dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

883. Jerry Lee Lewis. White plastic piano key signed in red felt tip, “Jerry Lee Lewis.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

884. Jerry Lee Lewis. Live at the Hamburg Star Club album signed on the front cover in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with some scattered light rippling and creasing.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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886. Kenny Loggins. Energetic color satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of Loggins on stage, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

887. Loverboy. Cardstock 10 x 8 publicity photo of the group, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Chopper, All my Love, Scott Smith,” and signed in black felt tip by Paul Dean, Mike Reno, Doug Johnson, Matt Frenette, adding, “Thanks for your great driving and support, Mattie.” A few creases, some faint staining, and a small tear to the top and bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 888. Lovin’ Spoonful. Handwritten souvenir lyrics to ‘Do You Believe in Magic’ on a white 8.5 x 11 double-weight sheet. Penned and signed in blue felt tip by Joe Butler, adding a small sketch of a heart and a spoon at the conclusion, and also signed by John Sebastian, Steve Boonie, and Jerry Yester. In fine condition, with a trivial stain below the signatures. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

889. Lovin’ Spoonful. The Very

893. Yo-Yo Ma. Sheet music for

Best of The Lovin’ Spoonful album signed on the front in blue felt tip by John Sebastian, Joe Butler, Steve Boone, and Jerry Yesterday. Light edge wear, two price punches to the bottom left corner, and a mild ‘ring of wear’ to the front, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

‘I. Prelude,’ two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed in the first page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing along the top edge of the first page. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

890. Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra. Twenty vintage ink sig-

natures of members of the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra in an off-white 7.25 x 10.5 sheet, including Lunceford, Joe Thomas, Willie Smith, Gerald Wilson, Trummy Young, Snooky Young, Ted Buckner, Paul Webster, Russell Boles, Al Norris, Roger Segure, Moses Allen, and Jimmy Crawford. Affixed to a 12 x 14 album page, featuring small photos and newspaper clippings. In very good condition, with three mailing folds, some light surface creasing, moderate toning along the top and left edge, and tiny pin holes to three of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

891. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sheet

music to ‘Sweet Home Alabama,’ five cardstock pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in blue felt tip by Artimus Pyle, Bob Burns, and Honkette, Leslie Hawkins, with someone adding an inscription to backing vocalist, JoJo Billingsley, “To Billingsley.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

892. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Artimus Pyle. Handwritten souvenir

lyrics to ‘Freebird’ on an off-white 9.5 x 12.5 musically-lined sheet of paper. Artimus Pyle pens the lyrics, “And if I stay here with you girl/ Things jus [sic] could’t be the same/ Cause I’m as free as a bird now/ And this bird you cannot change/ Lord knows I can’t change,” signing at the conclusion in blue ballpoint, adding “Lynyrd Skynyrd” and “R. V. Z.” with a small sketch of a bird. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

894. Henry Mancini. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mancini behind a piano, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

895. Bob Marley’s Wailers.

Color 18 x 24 promotional poster for the DVD release of Live at the Rainbow, signed in silver ink by Aston ‘Family Man Barrett, Junior Marvin, Al Anderson and Lee Scratch Perry. Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered creases to bottom portion. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

896. Martha and the Vandellas. Limited

edition glossy 10 x 12.5 Gordy Recording Artists promotional photo of the ladies in matching gowns, #179/300, signed in blue felt tip, “Love & God Bless, Martha, HOF 1995,” “Annette Helton,” and “Rosalind Holmes.”

In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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897. Martha and the Vandellas. Handwrit-

ten souvenir lyrics to ‘Dancing in the Street’ and ‘Nowhere to Run’ on both sides of a blue 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed and dated at the conclusion on both sides, “Martha Reeves, December 27, 2009.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

902. John Mellencamp. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Mellencamp performing, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to facial area and a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

898. Tim McGraw.

Two color satin-finish photos, one 11 x 14 and one 14 x 11, each signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition, with PSA/DNA authentication labels affixed to lower corners. Accompanied by a certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

899. Sarah McLachlan. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of McLachlan on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light contrast to signature and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

900. Megadeth. Unused white 10˝ Remo drumhead, signed in black ink by Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Chris Broderick, and Shawn Drover, with someone adding an anarchy symbol. In fine condition, with some light scuffing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

901. Melanie. Printed souvenir lyrics

to ‘Brand New Key’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet with small printed images of a key and a roller skate, signed in blue felt tip, “Melanie,” adding a sketch of a small flower. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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903. Metallica. CD single of

‘Whiskey in the Jar,’ signed on the front of the sleeve in black felt tip by James Hetfield, Lars [Ulrich], Kirk Hammett, and Jason Newsted. In fine condition, with a bit of contrast to signatures against black and white background. The CD is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

904. Glenn Miller.

Popular big band leader (1904–1944). In 1942, Miller joined the U.S. Air Force and organized the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band to entertain the troops. In December 1944, on a flight from England to Paris, the plane Miller was traveling in disappeared over the English Channel and was never found.

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of Miller performing with his orchestra, signed in fountain pen. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 10. In fine condition, with a couple trivial creases and some mild edge rippling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

905. The Monkees. More of

the Monkees album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Jones, Peter Tork, and Micky Dolenz. Scattered light cover wear and rubbing, and a a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to back cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

906. The Monkees. The Mon-

911. Willie Nelson.

kees album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by David Jones, Peter Tork, and Mickey Dolenz. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Green sunburst-finish Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

912. Willie Nelson. Natural wood-

907. Moody Blues. Color glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Graeme Edge, and Ray Thomas. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

finish Crescent six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the pickguard in blue ink. In fine condition.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

913. New Mamas and the Papas. Felt

tip signatures of John Phillips, Scott McKenzie, Mackenzie Phillips, and Spanky McFarlane on a yellow 5 x 3 card.

Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

908. Van Morrison. Keep It

Simple CD signed on the front cover of the booklet in silver ink, “Van Morrison.” In fine condition.

CD is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

914. Olivia NewtonJohn. Color glossy 10

909. Nelson. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the group performing, signed in blue felt tip by Gunnar and Matthew Nelson. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

910. Willie Nelson.

Three Willie Nelson albums: Sweet Memories, The Minstrel Man, and Tougher than Leather, each signed on the front in felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the first album. Records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

x 8 photo of the actress relaxing in an oversized chair, signed in black felt tip, “love, Olivia NewtonJohn.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

915. Olivia Newton-John. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 19, 1975. John agrees to appear on The Midnight Special for a salary of $354.00 plus a 10% agency commission. Signed at the conclusion by John. In fine condition, with light wrinkles and creases, and two punch holes to top. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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920. Les Paul.

916. Yoko Ono and Sean Lennon. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of

Two items: satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Les Paul with his guitars, signed in gold ink; and an ivory-colored pickguard for a ‘Les Paul-style’ guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Ono and her son posing together at an event, signed in black felt tip

by Yoko Ono and in blue felt tip by Sean Lennon. In fine condition, with a couple light bends and creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

921. Les Paul. Hits of Les and Mary album signed on the front in black felt tip, “Les Paul.” Light toning, a sticker remnant to the top left corner, an ink notation on the back, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to the back cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

917. Ozzy Osbourne. Ce-

lebriDucks rubber duck of Ozzy Osbourne in its original packaging, signed on the front of the packaging in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light overall wear to packaging. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

918. Paul Revere and The Raiders and The Young Rascals.

922. Pearl Jam: Eddie Vedder. Unused off-white 10” Remo

drumhead, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Two albums: Here They Come! album signed signed on the front in silver ink by Paul Revere and Mark Lindsay; and The Young Rascals, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere.

In very good condition to fine condition, with scattered light surface rubbing, mild to moderate paper loss along the top and bottom edge, a spot of surface loss over an indent at the right edge, a small area of separation along the bottom edge, and a small tear to the top left of the back cover of the first album, and scattered surface rubbing and toning to the second album. The records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

919. Les Paul.

Two satin-finish 11 x 14 photos: one of Les Paul and Mary Ford, signed in blue felt tip; and a color photo of Paul and his guitar, signed in gold ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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923. Minnie Pearl. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo publicity photo of a younger Pearl in her trademark hat, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and light rubbing to the finish. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

924. Carl Perkins. Color satinfinish 7.25 x 9.75 photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Carl Perkins 97.” In fine condition, with a couple scattered bends. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

925. Carl Perkins. Color glossy 8 x

10 photo of a blue suede shoe on a gold record, signed in blue ballpoint, “Your Friend, Carl Perkins, 87.” In fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion to the end of the signature and date, resulting in an impression only. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

929. Katy Perry. Vivid and eyecatching color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

926. Carl Perkins. Handwritten lyrics to

‘Everybody’s Trying to be my Baby,’ on a light green 8.25 x 11.5 lightly-lined sheet.

Perkins writes out all three verses to the song, beginning “Well they took some honey from a tree/Dressed it up and they called it me/Everybody’s trying to be my baby/Everybody’s trying to be my baby.” Signed at the conclusion by Perkins. In fine condition, with a few light wrinkles and creases and an uneven top edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Extremely early Sun Records publicity photo of the legendary rockabilly, adding an early song title

930. Tom Petty. 45 rpm record of ‘Don’t Do Me Like That,’ signed on the image side of the sleeve in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

931. Tom Petty. Unused off-white coated 10” Attack drumhead, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

927. Carl Perkins.

Early vintage glossy 8 x 10 Sun Records publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “That’s Right, Carl Perkins, On Top of the World.” Binder dings to right edge, some mild edge toning and surface rubbing, and a few bends and creases, otherwise fine condition. A very early example, with great association to the legendary Sun label.Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

928. Tom Petty. Jammin’ Me

album signed on the front cover in green ink. In fine condition. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

932. Tom Petty. Hard Promises

album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Petty. In very good condition, with scattered creases to front cover, surface dings and creases, and some scattered light surface loss. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

933. Phil Phillips. American

singer and songwriter best known for his 1959 hit, “Sea of Love.”

Souvenir handwritten lyrics on one page of lined music paper, 8.5 x 8.

Phillips pens several lines of “Sea of Love.” In part: “Come with me my love to the sea, the sea of love.

I want to tell you how much I love you,” adding at the bottom, “One of the proudest moments of my career is loving my fans, making them happy and my fans loving me and making me happy.” In fine condition, with some light surface creasing and a more pronounced diagonal crease, not affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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938. Pink Floyd: Waters and Mason. The Wall album

934. Pickguards. Fifty-two pickguards for various models of electric and acoustic guitars, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different musician(s) or celebrity. Included: Billy Ray Cyrus, Country Joe McDonald, Brad Arnold, Rob Thomas, Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren, Alice Cooper, Chris Cornell, three members of the Misfits, Tommy Chong, Adam Levine, Paul Di’anno, three members of Jefferson Airplane, Willie Nelson, Kevin Bacon, Mick Jones, Joe Satriani, Cheech and Chong, Scott Shriner, Gavin Rossdale, Sean Lennon, Derek Trucks, Matisyahu, Stefan Lessard, Snoop Dogg, Alex Turner, Mark Hoppus, Scott Stapp, James Taylor (3), John Frusciante, Ray Davies (2), John Rzeznik, Warren Haynes, Lindsey Buckingham, Los Lonley Boys, Alex Rodriguez, Jonas Brothers, Aaron Lewis, Fergie, Adam Duritz, Paris Hilton, Stephen Jenkins, John Travolta, Pete Wentz, Blink 182, Katy Perry, Paula Abdul, Sonny Rollins, and three members of Rage Against the Machine. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

935. Pink. Intimidating color satin-

finish 11 x 14 photo of the singer in black nylons and a black corset, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Waters and Nick Mason. Mild ‘ring of wear’ to both covers, a few minor creases, and a bit of scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

939. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Attrac-

tive sunburst-finish Stedman Pro ‘Les Paul’ style electric guitar, signed on the body in black felt tip. In fine condition. Oversized.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

940. The Police. Zenyatta Mondatta album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to the bottom right corner. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100) 941. The Police. Synchronicity

936. Pink Floyd: Nick Mason. Unused off-white coated 14” Remo drumhead, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

937. Pink Floyd: Alan Parsons. Color

satin-finish 11 x 17 photo of the back of The Dark Side of the Moon album cover, signed in silver ink by the producer. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland. Light contrast to Sting and Summers signatures, a couple ballpoint notations, and scattered light soiling and creasing, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

942. Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Unused white 10˝ Attack coated

drumhead, signed in blue felt tip by Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, and Scott Asheton. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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943. Cole Porter.

Vintage pencil signature, “Cole Porter,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.25 album page with a clipped photo affixed to lower right corner. In fine condition, with slight edge toning, light showthrough from stamp on reverse, and a couple light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

944. The Pretenders. Col-

or glossy 10 x 8 promotional group photo, signed in black felt tip by Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Walbourne, Eric Heywood, and Nick Wilkinson. In fine condition, with light brushing to Wilkinson’s signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

946. Queen. Two items: seven-inch picture disc with recorded

interviews of Brian May and Roger Taylor, signed next to his image in silver ink by May; and a color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Taylor behind his drum kit, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple creases to photo and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA for the photo. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll signs his senior yearbook 945. Elvis Presley. The

Humes High School (Memphis) annual for the graduating class of 1953, the Senior Herald, hardcover, 112 pages, 8 x 11, signed in fountain pen near his senior portrait, “Best of luck to a swell guy, Elvis.” The caption below his portrait indicates that Elvis majored in Shop, History and English, and that he was a member of the ROTC, Biology Club, English Club, History Club and Speech Club.

Another section of the yearbook includes the “Last Will and Testament” of each student.

One paragraph reads: “Donald Williams, Raymond McCraig and Elvis Presley leave hoping there will be someone to take their places as ‘teacher’s pets.’ ???????” The remainder of the interior, including the page signed by Elvis, bears numerous other students’ signatures. In good to very good condition, with all pages separated from binding, scattered creasing and soiling to pages, a couple pages possibly missing, surface loss to front pastedown, weak hinges, and scattered wear to covers and spine. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Autograph material from this early, pre-fame period of Elvis’ life is of the greatest scarcity. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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947. Public Image Ltd. Felt tip signa-

tures of Johnny Rotten, Jah Wobble, Martin Atkins, and Keith Levene on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Highly coveted White Label pressing of A Kind of Magic, featuring bold signatures from all four members

950. Queen. Test pressing sleeve for the 1986 album, A Kind of

Freddie and the band sign a copy of A Night at the Opera

Magic, signed in black felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. Original White Label copy of the record is included. In fine condition, with light toning and a few trivial areas of soiling. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the consignor.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

948. Queen. A Night at the Opera album, signed on the front cover

in blue felt tip by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In very good condition, with scattered soiling and creasing to covers. Light ‘rings of wear’ to both covers, and a small ink notation to lower right corner of back cover. The record is included. Consignor notes signatures were obtained by his father at the Philadelphia Spectrum on November 20, 1978 and a letter of provenance attesting to this is included. At the time of its release, A Night at the Opera was the most expensive album ever recorded. The highlight of the album, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ is often considered their magnum opus, and one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

949. Queen and Paul Rodgers. The Cosmos Rocks album

signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Brian May, in black felt tip by Roger Taylor, and in silver ink

by Paul Rogers. In fine condition, with a few light surface creases.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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951. Queen: Brian May. Scarce

2006 UK ‘Mini May’ half size Signature electric guitar based on the uniquely famous ‘Red Special’ guitar. This half sized model is fully functioning and playable including 24 frets but no zero fret featuring a single pickup and no switches, has a solid body with a vintage Cherry finish and a maple neck with Brian May Signature decal on the headstock, also includes 1 x single coil pickup, volume and tone control chrome hardware & tuners. This particular guitar has been autographed by Brian May on the body in a blue sharpie, also includes a mini guitar gig bag - truly stunning item, ideal for display; and a 45 rpm picture single for ‘Under Pressure (Rah Mix),’ signed on the portrait side in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mild spreading of ink on record.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Contemporary Music

952. Queensryche. Color glossy 12 x 12 photo of the album cover for Mindcrime At the Moore, signed in silver ink by Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, and Scott Rockenfield. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

956. The Rascals. The Young

Rascals album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere, Gene Cornish, Eddie Brigati, and Dino Danelli. Creasing, mild edge wear, a bit of staining towards the right edge, and a promotional label on the front, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

953. The Racals and The Grass Roots. Original color

handbill for The Rascals and The Grass Roots, 8.5 x 11, signed in black felt tip by Grass Roots members Rob Grill, Warren Entner, Joel Larson, Virgil Weber, and one other, and also signed in black felt tip by Rascals members Gene Cornish, Dino Danelli, and Felix Cavaliere. A central horizontal and vertical fold, adhesive remnants to the corners, and light contrast to the signatures against the darker areas of the background, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

954. The Ramones. Original color 15.5 x 23.5 concert poster for a 1994 concert in France, signed in black felt tip by Joey, Johnny, Marky, and CJ Ramone. Rolled and in fine condition, with previous central horizontal and vertical fold, and some scattered light creases and edge dings. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

955. The Rascals. Sheet music to ‘Good Lovin’’ on a pink 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed in blue ballpoint by Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli, and Gene Cornish. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

957. Return to Forever. Ro-

mantic Warrior album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Al Di Meola, and Lenny White. Light creasing and corner wear, and mild ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

958. Righteous Brothers. Un-

used white 10˝ Attack drumhead, signed in blue felt tip by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

959. Marty Robbins. Two items: vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My best to you Ginny, Marty Robbins”; and a souvenir “Mr. Teardrop” program, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in ballpoint, “Best wishes, Marty Robbins,” and signed on the back cover in ballpoint by six of his band members. In very good condition, with scattered creasing to photo, and toning, soiling, and handling wear to program. Accompanied by two candid photos taken at the time of signing the photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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960. Rock Albums.

Four items: A Wizard/A True Star album, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Todd Rundgren; Sunset Grill album sleeve, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Don Henley; Darryl Hall and John Oates album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Hall and Oates; and a satin-finish 10 x 8 Warner Bros. publicity photo of ZZ Top, signed in red ink by Frank Beard and in black felt tip by Billy Gibbons. In fine condition, with scattered light cover and edge wear to albums. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

961. Rock Albums.

Four items: Done with Mirrors album flat, signed in silver ink by Steven Tyler and signed and inscribed in blue ink

by Joey Kramer; Selling England by the Pound album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Peter Gabriel and in purple ink by Phil Collins; Dream Police album signed in blue felt tip on the front by Rick Nielsen (adding a quick self-caricature sketch), Robin Zander, and Bun E. Carlos and on the back by Tom Petersson. Nielsen has signed again on the back in black felt tip; and Pyramid album, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Alan Parsons. In very good to fine overall condition. The albums are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

963. Rock and Roll.

Collection of twenty rock and roll albums, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective musician. Signers are: Sting, The Hooters, Alice Cooper, Michael McDonald, Elvin Bishop, The Strawbs, Pat Travers, Adrian Belew, Marshall Crenshaw, Dave Mason, Little Feat, Chuck Negron, John Hiatt, Al Stewart, John Waite, Melanie, Tom Rush, Jean-Luc Ponty, John Kay and Goldy McJohn (Steppenwolf), and Billy Joel. Light rubbing, edge and corner wear, a few retails stickers, and light ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

964. Rock and Roll.

Forty rock and roll albums, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective artists. Signers are: Tony Orlando, Poco, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, Martha Davis, Rod Argent, Barbara Mandrell, Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn, Tom Paxton, Joe Piscopo, Wayne Newton, Jack Jones, The Cars, Bruce Cockburn, Brenda Lee, Jean-Luc Ponty, Richie Furay, REO Speedwagon (Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, and Neal Doughty), Bryan Ferry, Ronnie Montrose, James Taylor, Johnny Mathis, Donny Osmond, Randy Newman, Todd Rundgren, Bill Medley, Al Stewart, Gino Vannelli, Paul Anka, UB40, Pat Boone, Ian Matthews, Rosanne Cash, Nils Lofgren, Melanie, Leon Redbone, B. J. Thomas, Gary Puckett, Joan Armatrading, and Bobby Vinton. Scattered light soiling, rubbing, and creasing, some retail stickers, and ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

965. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Color satin-finish 11 x

962. Rock and Roll. Five items: Methods of Mayhem album

LP, signed on the front cover in felt tip by Tommy Lee; Special One CD signed on the front of the booklet in felt tip by all four members of Cheap Trick (Robin Zander, Tom Peterson, Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielson); Sting In the Tail CD, signed on the front cover in silver ink by all five members of the Scorpions (Klaus Meine, Rudolph Schenker, James Kottack, Matthias Jabs, Pawel Maciwoda); For the Love of Strange Medicine CD signed on the front of the booklet by Steve Perry of Journey; and Mighty Rearranger CD booklet, signed on the front in felt tip by Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. In fine condition. The CDs are included, with the exception of the Plant which is only the booklet. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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14 photo of the front cover of the February 13, 1985 issue of Rolling Stone, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by 18 inductees. Signers are: Don Wilson of The Ventures, Lil Anthony and the Imperials’ Lil Anthony and Ernest Wright, Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wanda Jackson, Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gregg Rolie of Santana, The Yardbirds’ Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty, Ernie Isley of Isley Brothers, Sly and the Family Stone’s Larry Graham, Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson, Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads, Scott Asheton of The Stooges, and Bernie Worrell of Parliament Funkadelic. In fine condition, with some light contrast to a few of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Contemporary Music

An outstanding collection of signatures on Ronnie Wood’s debut studio recording with the Stones

966. Rolling Stones. Black and Blue album signed boldly on the front in blue felt tip by Ronnie Wood, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts; signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger; and signed in silver ink by Keith Richards. Some trivial creasing, label remnant and moderate separation along the bottom edge of the back cover, and trivial ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

967. Rolling Stones: Jagger and Watts. Unused coated 8” Remo

971. Carlos Santana. Carlos Santana & Buddy Miles! Live! album signed on the front in black felt tip, “Carlos Santana.” In fine condition, with a small tear resulting in mild paper loss to the bottom corner of the left edge, and a trivial ‘ring of wear’ on the back.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

drumhead, signed in black felt tip by Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

968. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards. White pickguard for a

standard-size stratocaster, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

972. Sex Pistols: Johnny Rotten. Unused white 10˝ Remo drumhead, signed in blue felt tip, “Johnny Rotten.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

969. Sade. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the singer in profile, signed in black felt tip, “Love from Sade x.” In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

970.

Scorpions. Lovedrive album signed on the front in silver ink by Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, and Herman Rarebell. In fine condition, with ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

973. Shakira. Alluring color satin-finish

11 x 14 photo of Shakira sitting in a circular bubble chair, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

974. Paul Simon. Unused

off-white coated 10” Attack drumhead, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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975. Frank Sinatra. Color pearl-

finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “To Minna—With Love, Francis.” In very good condition, with toning, discoloration from exposure lightly affecting the facial area, and a trimmed top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

976. Frank Sinatra. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Frank Sinatra,” on an off-white album page. Matted and framed with a color portrait of Sinatra and a 45 rpm single of ‘New York, New York,’ to an overall size of 20.5 x 16. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

977. Frank Sinatra. Unique promotional table card, 4.5 x 4.75,

for Sinatra’s appearance at the Latin Quarter, signed vertically on the front in blue ballpoint, “Frank Sinatra.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal crease passing through a single letter of the signature and the facial area of Sinatra’s image, light toning, a few small areas of surface loss, and light edge wear. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Sinatra releases two albums through the Capitol Records Club 978. Frank Sinatra. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, February 29, 1960.

Agreement between Sinatra and Capitol Records, for Capitol to distribute two albums, This Is Sinatra, Vol. I and Songs for Young Lovers and Swing Easy, through the Capitol Record Clubs, signed on the second page in blue ink by Sinatra. In fine condition, with staple and file holes to top edge, horizontal fold to lower portion, and several small notations.

Exceptional musical content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Sinatra names his producer for the controversial film Kings Go Forth 980. Frank Sinatra. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August

20, 1957. Agreement between Sinatra and Frank Ross Productions “for the production of the first photoplay… to be produced by Venture. It is contemplated, pursuant to the phase agreement, that the first photoplay will be ‘Kings Go Forth,’ starring Frank Sinatra and to be produced by Frank Ross. The undersigned is only interested in the Venture if the first photoplay is produced

by Frank Ross.” Signed on the second page by Sinatra and Frank Ross. Torn out punch holes to top edge, and a staple and staple hole to top left corner, otherwise fine condition. A scarce contract from the busiest and most successful phase of Sinatra’s film career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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981. Grace Slick. Glossy 8 x 10

RCA Records promotional photo of Slick, signed in silver ink, “Patti Says Watch out for Flying Pigs, Grace Slick.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

982. The Smiths. Color satin-

finish 12 x 12 album art photo, signed in blue and black felt tip by Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

983. Soul Survivors. Glossy

10 x 8 publicity photo, signed in black ballpoint, “All the best, Charlie Ingui, Soul Survivor,” and “Best WIshes, Richie, The Soul Survivor.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Uncommon musical quote from ‘Powhatan’s Daughter’ 985. John Philip Sousa. AMQS on a lightly lined off-white 6.25 x

7.75 sheet, Sousa pens four measures from ‘Powhatan’s Daughter,’ signed underneath “John Philip Sousa, 1908.” Mild uniform toning, otherwise fine, clean condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A personal and joyfully insightful look into Smith’s relationship with her younger sister 984. Patti Smith. A beautifully touching collection of personal cor-

respondence and gifts, consisting of nine items: five cards, ranging in size from 4.75 x 4.75 to 4.75 x 8, each written to Smith’s younger sister, Kim, with one featuring a sketch of a lion by Smith and the thought bubble, “I love Leos,” and one featuring a few musical notes drawn on the cover with the word “Music,” and the brief note inside, “Here are a bunch of CD’s. Some to keep, some perhaps you could trade for things you like. Also Olivera for liver, take 2 after meals…Hope things are well. Take things at your own pace. We are with you”; personal check filled out and signed by Smith, payable to Kim Smith for $19.84 for “New Year Coffee,” dated January 18, 1984; ALS signed “Patti,” one page on white, lightly-lined paper, 8.5 x 5.5. Smith writes, in full: “I wanted to send you a copy of Annie’s book—thought you may like it. Inside is a picture I took in Japan—I thought you’d get a kick out of it”; blank journal, 7 x 9.25, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the first free-end page, “To Kimberly, New Year. New Thoughts! January 1, 2009”; and a glossy 10 x 8 Amex Record Corp. promotional photo of Todd Rundgren holding maracas, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Kim, Pearl of South Jersey, Todd Rudgren.” Some light bleeding to the ink of the lion card, three vertical creases to the check, one lightly passing through the signature, and moderate creasing, toning, and tack holes to the signed photo, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by Smith’s book of poems, Auguries of Innocence, her CD, Lo and Behold, various photos of Smith from the age of four through high school, a photo of Smith and her sister Kim playing on stage in Central Park, a multi-colored PEACE flag, and a place mat. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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986. John Philip Sousa. Signed book:

Marching Along. First edition, first printing.

Boston: Hale, Cushman, and Flint, 1928.

Hardcover, 6.25 x 9, 384 pages. Signed and inscribed on the halftitle page, “To George W. Olinger from John Philip Sousa 1929.” In fine condition, with a mild shade of toning to signed page and remaining pages, owner’s bookplate affixed to front pastedown, and some light wear to covers.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

990. Bruce Springsteen.

Cover Me (single) album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. Corner and edge creases, price label remnant affixed to top right, and ‘ring of wear’ to covers, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

987. Spirit. Printed souvenir lyrics to ‘I Got a Line on You’ on a light blue 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed in black felt tip by Jay Ferguson, Ed Cassidy, John Locke, adding “Rock On!,” and Mark Andes. In fine condition, with light creasing and a paperclip impression to the top left corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

991. Bruce Springsteen. Born To Run

album signed on the front cover in black felt tip. In fine condition.

The record is included, with a couple corner tip dings. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

988. Bruce Springsteen. Menu

from The Sun Room in Los Angeles, 8.5 x 11, with breakfast selections on one side, and lunch and pizza selections on the reverse, signed at the top of the breakfast side in blue ballpoint, “Thanks, Bruce Springsteen.” In fine condition, with small pencil notation to bottom. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

992. Steely Dan. Recent 11 x 17

composite poster of the band, signed in white ink by Walter Becker and Don Fagan. Rolled and in fine condition, with a few light creases. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

989. Bruce Springsteen.

Bold purple felt tip signature, “Bruce Springsteen,” on a yellow 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a small pencil notation.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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993. Rod Stewart. Camouflage

album signed vertically on the front in black felt tip. Light edge wear, discount cut to lower left, an apple sticker in the top right corner, a PSA/ DNA authentication label in the bottom right corner, and trivial ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

994. Rod Stewart. Two items:

999.

white pickguard for a standardsize ‘strat,’ signed in blue felt tip, “Rod Stewart”; and a semi-glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros promotional photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Dan, Rod Stewart.” In fine condition, with some light wear, rubbing, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the pickguard, scattered light creasing and a faint adhesive remnant to the photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

995. Rod Stewart. Two items: color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed vertically in blue felt tip; and As Time Goes By…The Great American Songbook Volume II CD, signed on the front cover of the booklet in blue felt tip. The CD is included. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases to photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Have More Fun album signed on the front in black felt tip. Mild areas of damp staining to the top right corner on the front and the top left corner on the back, and a trivial ‘ring of wear’ on the front, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

997. Sting. Color satin-

finish 14 x 11 photo of Sting on stage during the Police reunion, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Sting. Brand New Day album flat signed on the front in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1000. Barbra Streisand. Check, 8.5 x

3.5, filled out in type and signed by Streisand, payable to Phil Streisand for $5000.00, November 4, 1982. Three vertical creases and show-through from stamps on reverse, none affecting the clean signature area, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Streisand protects herself, and her job, on Yentl

996. Rod Stewart. Blondes

998.

Sting. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Sting performing acoustically, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1001. Barbra Streisand. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 11, 1982.

Document regarding the production of Yentl reads, in part: “I agree that in the event either CBC or United Artists Corporation takes over production of the picture and, in connection with such takeover my services as producer and/or director are terminated, I shall, notwithstanding such termination, continue to render my services as an actress and singer in connection with the production of the picture.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark, a few staple holes, and some scattered creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1002. Styx. Pieces of Eight album signed on the front in black felt tip by Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw, James ‘JY’ Young, and Chuck Panozzo. A few light edge, creases, a retail sticker to the top left corner, and a light ‘ring of wear’ on the back, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1003. The Supremes. Color satin-

finish 20 x 16 photo of the Supremes performing in matching gowns, signed in black felt tip by Diana Ross, Cindy Birdsong, and Mary Wilson, with Birdsong adding the group’s name under her signature. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and edge dings.

Rolled. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1004. Taylor Swift.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Swift performing on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1008. James Taylor and Judy Collins.

Two albums: JT, signed on the front in blue felt tip, “James Taylor”; and Fifth Album, signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Judy Collins.” Scattered surface rubbing, some edge wear, and light ‘rings of wear’ to both, otherwise fine condition. Records are included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1009. James Taylor. Two pickguards: a white pickguard for a standard-size Telecaster, signed in blue felt tip; and a black Les Paul-style pickguard, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1010. James Taylor. Natural wood-fin-

ish Crescent six-string acoustic guitar, signed on the pickguard in silver ink. In fine condition, with some light surface marks to pickguard and some old felt tip marks to body. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1005. Taylor Swift. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Swift performing outdoors, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with small crease to lower right corner tip.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1006.

Ta l k i n g Heads. Felt tip signa-

tures of David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Talking Heads. Little Creatures album signed on the front in blue felt tip by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth.

In fine condition, with a trivial ‘ring of wear’ to the back cover. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1011. James Taylor.

Five albums: Sweet Baby James, Greatest Hits, Gorilla, JT, and Flag, each signed on the front in blue or black felt tip, “James Taylor.” Some light soiling, rubbing, and ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back covers, otherwise fine condition. Albums are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1012. James Taylor. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 close-up photo of the blue-eyed musician, signed in blue felt tip, “James Taylor.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

1019. The Tubes. Glossy 8 x 10

1013. The Temptations: Otis Williams.

Satin-finish 11 x 17 ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1014. Ten Years After. Color 30 x 10

Capitol Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip by Fee Waybill, Rick Anderson, Roger Steen, Vince Welnick, Prairie Prince (adding “’89”), and one other. In very good condition, with overall heavy irregular emulsion to the image (apparently from exposure to moisture). RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

composite photo of the band performing at Woodstock, signed in silver ink by Leo Lyons, Ric Lee, and Chick Churchill. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1020. Sophie Tucker. Vintage

matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tucker in a fur boa, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “My very best to Laudon Laird from Sophie Tucker 1/15/40.” In fine condition, with some mild rippling to edges and background, as well as a bit of mild silvering. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1015. Ten Years After. Modern 11 x 17

composite poster entitled ‘The Woodstock Legend Comes Alive,’ signed in the bottom border black felt tip by Joe Gooch, Ric Lee, and Leo Lyons, and signed in blue felt tip by Chick Churchill. Rolled and in fine condition, with light creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1016. Richard Thompson. Satin-finish 11 x 17 photo of a poster for Fairport Convention, signed in silver ink, “Meet on the Ledge, Richard Thompson.” In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1021. The Turtles. Color satin-finish 30 x 6 photo of the printed

lyrics to ‘Happy Together,’ signed in blue felt tip by Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1022. Tommy Tutone.

White Coby push-button phone, signed on the handset in black felt tip, “867–5309, Tommy Tutone.” In fine condition, with some light wear and soiling. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1017.

Three Tenors. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the three vocalists posing at a running track, signed in silver ink by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1018. The Tourists. Felt tip sig-

nature Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Peet Coombes, Jim Toomey, and Eddie Chin on a yellow 5 x 3 card. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1023. U2: Bono. The Unforget-

table Fire album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition. The record is included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1025. Carrie Underwood. Eye-catching color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of the American Idol winner and recording star, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1026. Keith Urban. Color satin-

1030. Van Halen. 1984 album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Eddie and Alex Van Halen.

In fine condition, with light ‘ring of wear’ to front cover and a few corner tip dings. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

finish 14 x 11 photo of Urban sitting on the floor, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1027. USA for Africa. We Are the World album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Tina Turner, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Kenny Loggins, Kim Carnes, Billy Joel, Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, Anita Pointer, Jeffrey Osborne, Sheila E., and Dionne Warwick.

In fine condition, with light corner wear. The record is not included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1028. Van Halen. Unused clear

6” Remo drumhead, signed in black felt tip by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Gary Cherone. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1029. Van Halen. Six

signed glossy and satinfinish photos, four 8 x 10 and two 10 x 8, including five color. Three signed in felt tip by David Lee Roth, two signed in silver ink by Wolfgang Van Halen; and one signed in blue felt tip by Alex Van Halen. In very good condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1031. Van Halen. Scarce Loo-

ney Tunes label red vinyl promotional EP for their debut album, with its original sleeve, signed on the album in black felt tip by David Lee Roth, Michael Anthony, Eddie Van Halen, and Alex Van Halen. In fine condition, with price label affixed to sleeve. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1032.

Van Halen.

Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of the band waving sparklers, signed in black felt tip by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and David Lee Roth, and in blue felt tip by Michael Anthony. Image a bit grainy, a few light bends and creases, and some light contrast to three of the signatures, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1033. Wolfgang Van Halen. Two different

color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Wolfgang on stage during the Van Halen reunion tour, one signed in blue felt tip, the other signed in silver ink. Moderate contrast to the felt tip signature and scattered light creases and dings to both, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

1034. Van Halen: David Lee Roth. Three items: two albums, Skyscraper and A Little Ain’t Enough, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip; and a copy of Rock Express magazine, #122, featuring Roth on the cover, signed on the cover in blue felt tip. Scattered wear and creases to album covers, and creasing and surface dings to magazine, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1035. Van Halen: David Lee Roth. Two

different color glossy 11 x14 photos of Roth hamming it up for the camera, each signed in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases, fingerprints, and rubbing to finish. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1036. Vanilla Fudge. Vanilla

Fudge album signed on the front in blue felt tip by Mark Stein, Vince Martell, Tim Bogert, and Carmine Appice. Light rubbing, a few small spots of soiling on the reverse, a price sticker on the reverse, and faint ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back cover, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1038. Village People. Color satin-finish 11 x 17 photo of a promotional poster for a Village People concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip Felipe [Rose], Alex Briley, David Hodo, Jeff Olson, Ray Simpson, and Eric Anzalone. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1039. Village People. Two

color glossy promotional photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each featuring the Village People in costume and before a shimmering backdrop, both signed in black felt tip by Felipe Rose, Alex Briley, David Hodo, Jeff Olson, Ray Simpson, and Eric Anzalone. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1040. War. Gold 8” cymbal, signed on the top in blue felt tip by original band members Lee Oscar, Lonnie Jordan adding “The Low Rider,” Harold Ray Brown adding “Take a Little Trip,” Morris ‘B.B.’ Dickerson and Howard E. Scott. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1037. Stevie Ray Vaughan. In 1983, following his rise to popularity as the lead guitarist on David Bowie’s Let’s Dance album, Vaughan released his debut album, Texas Flood, and the following year he released Couldn’t Stand the Weather, a commercial and critical success. He continued to tour and record, until his death at the age of 35 in a 1990 helicopter crash. Jim Yanaway Amazing Records business card, signed on the reverse, “S. R. Vaughan, 2009 Ashby St. (512) 441-5833, Austin, TX 787004.” Yanaway has written his own phone number on the front of the card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1041.

Whitesnake. Unused 10˝ black Remo drumhead, signed in silver ink by David Coverdale and Rudy Sarzo, and signed in green ink by Aynsley Dunbar. In fine condition, with an area of light rubbing lightly affecting Sarzo’s signature, and slight feathering and irregular ink adhesion to Coverdale’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1046. John Williams. Two albums: E.

T. Soundtrack and Pops in Space, each signed on the front in silver ink, “John Williams.” Light creasing, slight contrast to one of the signatures and light skipping to the other, and ‘rings of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1042. The Who. Color glossy 10 x

8 photo of the band on stage, signed in silver ink by Roger Daltrey and in blue felt tip by Pete Townshend. In fine condition, with a few scattered light spots to finish. Accompanied by two photos taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1043. The Who. Two different color glossy 8 x 10 group photos, each signed in blue felt tip or silver ink by Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend.

In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1044. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend. Color glossy 10 x

8 photo of the band on stage, signed in silver ink by Roger Daltrey and in blue felt tip by Pete Townshend. In fine condition, with a few light crease. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1047. John Williams. AMQS on a white 8.5 x 6.75 sheet

of musically lined paper. Williams pens two bars of an untitled work, signed below, “John Williams.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1045. The Who: Pete Townshend. Two differ-

ent glossy 8 x 10 photos, one color, each signed in blue felt tip by Townshend. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Contemporary Music

1048. John Williams. Striking color

satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Williams conducting an orchestra, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1051. Edgar Winter. Handwritten sou-

venir lyrics to ‘Dyin’ to Live’ on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet. Winter writes: “Now I used to weave my words into confusion/So I hope you’ll understand me when I’m through/I used to live my life as an illusion/But reality will make my dream come true/So I’ll keep fighting to live ‘til there’s no reason to fight/And I’ll keep trying to see until the end is in sight/You know I’m trying to give so come on give me a try/You know I’m dying to live until I’m ready to die,” signed in black felt tip at the conclusion, “Edgar Winter.” In fine condition, with light creasing towards bottom right corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1055. ZZ Top. Tres

Hombres album signed on the front in blue felt tip

by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. In very good condition, with scattered moderate rubbing, adhesive remnant from a price sticker on the front, a piece of tape along the top back edge, and ‘rings of wear.’ The record is not included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1052. Woodstock. Color 14 x 22

poster entitled ‘Woodstock Music & Art Fair,’ signed in blue felt tip by Paul Kantner and Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane; Country Joe McDonald; Melanie; Pete Townshend; Joan Baez; Fito de la Parra of Canned Heat; Ric Lee, Chick Churchill, and Leo Lyons of Ten Years After; Sam Andrews and Levon Helm of Janis Joplin; and Robbie Robertson and Joe Cocker of The Band. Mild bends to the top right corner, and a few trivial specks of white spotting, some lightly affecting a few signatures, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1056. ZZ Top. Eliminator picture album signed in blue ink by Dusty Hill, Frank Beard, and Billy Gibbons. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17.25 x 17.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1053. Neil Young.

Signed book: Greendale. London: Sanctuary, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 9.5.

Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip

by Young and also signed by illustrator James Mazzeo. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1054. The Zombies. Color

glossy 11 x 17 photo of a poster for their 2008 40th Anniversary concert in London, signed in blue felt tip by Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Jim Rodford, and Steve Rodford. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1057. ZZ Top. Afterburner album

signed on the front in black felt tip by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. In very good condition, with scattered surface impressions and a few scratches, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back covers.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1058. ZZ Top. Color satin-finish

11 x 14 group photo, signed in black felt tip by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. In fine condition, a bit of light contrast to the signatures. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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classic entertainment

1060. 1960s Television. Six glossy photos,

8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each featuring stars from 1960s television, signed in felt tip by the respective actors pictured. Signers are: Ernest Borgnine (McHale’s Navy), Robert Vaugh (Man From U.N.C.L.E), Robert Stack (The Untouchables), Alan Young (Mr. Ed), Efrem Zimablist, Jr. (Sunset Strip), and Mark Goddard (Lost In Space). In fine condition, with some light corner creasing and a few paperclip impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1064. Academy Award Winners. Five

Volpe prints, 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in black felt tip by the respective actress shown. Signers are: Bette Davis, Luise Rainer, Helen Hayes, Sophia Loren, and Claudette Colbert. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1061. Abbott and Costello.

Unused Defense Stamp album, 3 x 6.25, used to collect Defense stamps in exchange for a $25 savings bond, signed in pencil on the last page, “Bud Abbott,” and “Lou Costello.” Page is also signed in fountain pen by Red Skelton. In fine condition, with some mild toning to signed page, and light foxing and handling wear to covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1062. Academy Award Winners.

1065. Academy Award Winners. Four Volpe prints, 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in felt tip or ballpoint by the respective actress shown.

Signers are: Jane Wyman, Loretta Young, Joan Fontaine, and Olivia de Havilland. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1066. Academy Award Winners.

Vintage ink signatures of five Academy Award winners on individual cards and album pages. Signers are: Victor McLaglen, Ronald Colman, Joseph Schildkraut, Warner Baxter, and Edmond O’Brien. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Three glossy 8 x 10 photos, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Academy Award-winning actress pictured. Signers are: Luise Rainer, Olivia de Havilland, and Joan Fontaine. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1063.

Academy Award Winners. Four

Volpe prints, 8.25 x 10.5, each signed in black felt tip or ballpoint by the respective actor shown.

Signers are: James Stewart, Laurence Olivier, Jose Ferrer, and Alec Guinness. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1067. Actors. Impressive collection of 27 glossy and matte-finish photos, 22 measuring approximately 8 x 10, one 10 x 8, and one 9.5 x 6.75, each signed (and the majority inscribed) in ink by the respective actor pictured. Signers are: James Stewart, Rudy Vallee, Pat O’Brien, Paul Henreid, Herbert Marshall, Charles Starrett, Leif Erickson, Del Moore, Rod Cameron, Henry Wilcoxon, Dana Andrews, Brian Aherne, Ian Wolfe, Richard Jaeckel, Sheldon Leonard, Gene Raymond, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Dennis Morgan (3), Lew Ayers (2), Horst [Bucholz], Howard Keel, and Leon Errol. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, soiling, a few scattered tears, and informational sheets affixed to the reverse of some of the images. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Classic Entertainment

1071. Actresses.

1068. Actors and Actresses. Unique collection of 16 German

postcard photos, 3.5 x 5.5, each signed in ink by the respective actor or actress pictured. Signers are: Louise Ullrich, Ekkehard Arendt, Leonard Steckel, Otto Walburg, Hans Rehmann, Friedel Schuster, Fritz Grunbaum, Willy Stettner, Grid Haid, Susi Lanner, Mary Losseff, Fred Doederlein, Karl Farkas, Egon von Jordan, and two others. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing, mild to moderate silvering to the darker areas of some of the images, and irregular ink adhesion to some of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1069. Actresses. Five vintage

color magazine covers, each featuring an artist’s rendering of a classic actress, signed and inscribed in felt tip by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Joan Crawford, Janet Gaynor, Barbara Stanwyck, Luise Rainer, and Colleen Moore. In very good condition, with scattered mild to moderate creasing and edge tears, a few adhesive remnants, and mild contrast to Stanwyck’s signature. All are inscribed to “L. Allan Smith,” a noted columnist and autograph collector. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Five glossy 10 x 8 scenes, each featuring an actress in her starring role, and each signed in felt tip by the respective actress pictured.

Signers are: Barbara Stanwyck, Rhonda Fleming, Jane Wyman, Sophia Loren, and Leslie Caron. Light creasing and toning along the edges, a small tear and a few pieces of reparative tape to Fleming’s image, and tack holes to the corners of Stanwyck’s photo, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1072. Actresses. Ten original pencil sketches of acclaimed actresses, each done by an admirer, ranging in size from 7 x 11 to 9 x 11.75, each signed in blue felt tip by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Shelley Duvall, Susan Blakely, Charlotte Rampling, Candice Bergen, Ann-Margret, Jacqueline Bisset, Liv Ullmann, Sylvia Sidney, and Katharine Ross.

Light toning and rubbing, and pencil notations in the artist’s hand, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1073. Iris Adrian.

Five glossy photos from throughout Adrian’s career, three 8 x 10, one 7.5 x 9.5, and one 10 x 7.25, each signed and inscribed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with a few creases and surface impressions to a couple of photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1074. Don Ameche.

1070. Actresses. Comprehensive collection of 33 glossy photos,

one cardstock, each measuring approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed (and the majority inscribed) in ink by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Julie Harris, Audrey Totter, Ann Blyth, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross, Ellen Drew, Ellen Drew, Alice Faye, Ann Rutherford, Joan Bennett, Anna Neagle, Ruth Hussey, Marsha Hunt, Anita Page, Eleanor Powell, Jane Wyatt, Gertrude Michael, Priscilla Lane, Lynn Bari, Kathryn Grayson (2), Hillary Brooks (2), Joan Blondell, Joan Leslie, Phyllis Calvert (2, including an ALS), Fay Wray, Eve Arden, Gloria Stuart, Colleen Moore, Alexis Smith, and Claire Trevor. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, toning, some light impressions, and a few edge tears. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Joe—Don Ameche.”

Scattered creases and surface impressions, paperclip impressions to top left, and some vertical streaking to finish, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1079. Adele Astaire.

1075. Dana Andrews. Vintage

Two different cardstock 8 x 10s, one featuring Adele in a flamboyant collar and jewelry, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jerry, Love Adele Astaire,” and the other picturing her in more refined attire, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Love to Jerry, from old Aunt Dellie.” In fine condition, with light rippling to the edges of both images. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures promotional photo for Three Hours to Kill, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Roy H. Cohen, Sincerely Yours, Dana Andrews.”

In very good condition, with light creasing, areas of horizontal crazing, some affecting the facial area, and some light brushing to the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1076. Julie Andrews. Excep-

tional glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Joe— Sincerely, Julie Andrews.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1077. Andy Griffith Show: Don Knotts. Glossy 8 x 10 photo

as deputy Barney Fife, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing along the top right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1080. Fred Astaire. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Astaire in a

1078. George Arliss.

Somber vintage sepia matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Arliss in a sultan costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To James H. W. Althouse, with very best wishes from George Arliss.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and silvering to the darker areas of the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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tuxedo, a carnation tucked into his boutonniere, signed in black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1081. Mary Astor. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of Astor from The Maltese Falcon, signed in black felt tip, “Mary Astor.” In fine condition, with two paperclip impressions at the top edge, along with some trivial finish loss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Over 450 signatures spanning two decades of the Golden Age of Hollywood, including Garbo, Todd, Hepburn, Rathbone, Leigh, and Dali 1082. Autograph Album. Vintage leather bound hardcover au-

tograph album, 7.5 x 10.25, dating from 1927 to approximately 1947, signed inside by over 450 people, with all pages multi-signed, and backto-back. Front of book is embossed with the name of Howard Greer, a Hollywood costume designer, as well as the Chief Costume Designer at Paramount from 1924–1927. Signers include: Greta Garbo, Thelma Todd, Harold Lloyd, Mary Pickford, Katharine Hepburn, Basil Rathbone, Vivien Leigh, Charles Laughton, Rita Hayworth, Salvador Dali, Ingrid Bergman, Shirley Temple, Greer Garson, George Bernard Shaw, Billie Burke Ziegfield, Marlene Dietrich, Al Jolson, Frank Capra, Walter Plunkett, Edith Head, Louise Brooks, W[illiam] Randolph Hearst, Marion Davies, Carl Van Vechten, James Montgomery Flagg, Carl Laemmle, Jr., Vilma Banky, Joseph Schildkraut, Paul Bern, Barbara Stanwyck Fay, Helen Kane, Helen Hayes, Norma Shearer, Kay Francis, Cecil Beaton, Fay Wray, Jeanette MacDonald, Anna May Wong, Noel Coward, Gwili Andre, Irene Dunne, Helen Twelvetrees, Elizabeth Arden, Clara Bow, Adrian (Wizard of Oz costumer), Zita Johann, Gracie Allen, Theda Bara, Margaret Sullivan, Doris Duke, Myrna Loy, Claudette Colbert, Tallulah Bankhead, Ginger Rogers, Leni Riefenstahl, Jennifer Jones, Susan

Hayward, and Pola Negri. Uniform toning to inside pages, red pencil underlines to beginning of some of the signatures, and light rubbing and wear, including a bit of scattered light surface loss to covers and spine, otherwise fine condition. A more comprehensive list is available for download at rrauction.com.

This astonishing album starts in 1927, the same year that Greer, one of Hollywood’s premier costume designers, left Paramount Pictures and the constraints of black-and-white film to work in custom clothing.

After opening a couture operation in Hollywood in December 1927, Greer happily provided his celebrity designs for women as disparate as Shirley Temple and Theda Bara. He famously provided a full wardrobe for Greta Garbo and wedding dresses for both Temple and Gloria Vanderbilt. His style had long lived appeal as he created both personal and film wardrobes for stars including Mary Pickford, Gloria Swanson, Ginger Rogers, and Katherine Hepburn. In admiration and appreciation of his creations, nearly every starlet and star he encountered was more than happy to agree to an autograph request—the result being the amazing assemblage now offered. RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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An outstanding array of signatures collected during Hollywood’s golden era, including Basil Rathbone, Cary Grant, Tom Mix, Bill Boyd, Helen Twelvetrees, and many more

1083. Autograph Album. Softcover autograph album, 6.25 x 4.75, signed inside in ink and pencil by over 100 actors and actresses, some

inscribed, most one to a page with a couple back-to-back. Signers include: Cary Grant, Basil Rathbone, Joan Crawford, Edward G. Robinson, Claudette Colbert, Marlene Dietrich, Mary Pickford, Eddie Cantor, George Arliss, Dick Powell, Lupe Velez, Richard Arlen, Edward Arnold, Rex Bell, Milton Berle, Noah Beery, Sally Blane, William Boyd, Charles Boyer, Fanny Brice, Phyllis Brooks, Leo Carrillo, Stuart Erwin, Glenda Farrell, Norman Foster, Bert Gordon, Sterling Halloway, Lewis Hayward, Sonya Henie, Hugh Herbert, Kay Howard, Rochelle Hudson, George Jessel, June Lang, Margaret Lindsay, Anita Louise, Ida Lupino, Mary Maguire, Herbert Marshall, Donald Meek, Tom Mix, Grace Moore, Harriet Nelson, Willie Nelson, Margaret O’Brien, Louella Parsons, Nat Pendleton, Joe Penner, Zazu Pitts, Florence Rice, Al Ritz, Buddy Rogers, Gilbert Roland, Lanny Ross, Ann Sothern, Paula Stone, Colonel Stoopnagle & Budd, Margaret Sullivan, June Travis, Sophie Tucker, Helen Twelvetrees, Michael Whalen, Bert Wheeler, Edwin Williams, Claire Windsor, and Constance Worth. In very good condition, with light toning and rubbing to the pages, some stray ink marks, notations in another hand on various pages, hinge separated, and cover worn, but intact. Collected during a trip to California over the summer of 1937, a notation on the inside front cover gives some amusing provenance: “Year of 1937. Bill’s graduation gift, a wonderful trip to Calif with friends, many…spent collecting autographs [of fam]ous stars of that era!” William ‘Lefty’ McLaughlin set off to star gaze with a few friends after high school graduation; two photos from that vacation are affixed to the beginning and end of the book. The result is this awesome offering of some of Hollywood’s most prolific stars of the silver screen. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1084. Autograph Album. Softcover autograph album, 6 x 4, signed inside

in ink and pencil by more than 50 actors and actresses, some inscribed, some bearing one signature to a page with multiple back-to-back. Signers include: Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Jack Haley, Betty Grable, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby, Johnny Weismuller, the Ritz Brothers, Barton McLane, Carol Hughes, Jean Parker, Andy Devine, Warren Hull, Ted Healy, John Payne, Adolphe Menjou, Edmund Lowe, Wendy Barrie, Josephine Hutchinson, Walter Abel, Francis Langford, Glenda Farrell, John Carradine, William Frawley, Jack Benny, Lloyd Nolan, Deanna Durbin, Richard Talmadge, Edward Arnold, John Hall, Nan Grey, Eleanor Powell, Wayne Morris, Barbara Pepper, Jane Rhodes, Ben Blue, Joan Fontaine (2), Judy Canova, Kenny Baker, Grace Bradley, Gail Patrick, James Wallington, Dick Purcell, June Travis, C. B. DeMille, Tony Martin, Edward Everett Horton, Rosalind Marquis, Parkyakarkus, Mary Carlisle, Robert Cummings, Eugene Pallette, Charles Butterworth, Roscoe Karns, George Raft, and Jack Dunn. In very good condition, with scattered toning, soiling, notations in another hand to various pages, and some show-through on the pages with signatures on both sides. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1085. Autograph Albums. Terrific lot of six autograph books, 6.25 x 4.75, circa 1970s–1980s, containing approximately 225 autographs.

Each celebrity (a few represented more than once) has signed on an individual page and is identified in pencil on the reverse. All of the signatures are in ink or felt tip; some are inscribed (including a few sketches), and virtually all are large, bold, and eminently suitable for framing or display with a photo. Some highlights among the signers: Eartha Kitt, Jane Russell, Christopher Reeve, Kim Hunter, David Carradine, Robert Reed, Ian McKellen, Sissy Spacek, Joey Bishop, Shields and Yarnell, Donald Sutherland, Glenda Jackson, Jane Seymour, Gene Raymond, Robert Conrad, Dana Andrews, Sybil Danning, Hardy Kruger, Werner Klemperer, George Lazenby, Martine Beswick, Robert Forster, Dick Miller, Vic Tayback, Patty Duke Astin, Jeremy Irons, Diana Ross, Liv Ullmann, David McCallum, Peter Noone, Cloris Leachman, Hermione Baddeley, Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Mark Hamill, Tony Bennett, Debbie Reynolds, Candy Clark, Carrie Snodgress, Rita Moreno, Juliet Mills, Susan Sarandon, Estelle Parsons, Brooke Adams, Marsha Mason, Herve Villechaize, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Jean Stapleton, Chuck Norris, Robert Duvall, Ron Howard, Richard Chamberlain, Timothy Hutton, Malcolm McDowell, Sandy Dennis, Tommy Tune, Esther Rolle, Justin Henry (juvenile signature), Jane Alexander, Stockard Channing, James Garner, Raul Julia, Roy Scheider, Gil Gerard, Matt Dillon (young signature), Mary Tyler Moore, Michael York, Maureen O’Sullivan, and scores of others. A complete list is available upon request. One or two signatures with brushes, otherwise fresh, bright, fine condition. From the Jane Accongigo Collection. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1086. Autograph Albums. Two vintage softcover

autograph albums, each measuring 6.25 x 4.5, each signed, and some inscribed, inside in ink by approximately 91 actors, actresses, film and television personalities, and notables. Most are signed one to a page, but a few pages bear multiple signatures, and some are signed back-toback. Signers include Frank Sinatra, Bette Davis, Betty Grable, Gene Kelly, Jack Haley, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Carole Landis, Don Ameche, Red Skelton, Gloria Jean, Earle McGill, Will Beebe, Hedda Hopper, Charlotte Greenwood, Clara Cluck, Donald Duck, Pinto Colvig, Milton J. Cross, Jack Benny, Jane Withers, John Payne, George Montgomery, Pat O’Brien, Frank McHugh, Milton Berle, Leif Erickson, Jackie Cooper, Fiorello Laguardia, Bonita Granville, Richard E. Byrd (2), Rochester, Henry Berry, Dennis Day, Eleanor Powell, Tony Martin, Kathryn Grayson, Mary Livingstone, Ella Mae Morse, and Father Flanagan (2). In very good condition, with light toning and soiling to one book; the second book contains all loose pages, with scattered creasing, toning and some soiling, and some faint, but still legible, signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1087. Lauren Bacall.

Glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo for the film To Have and Have Not, featuring Bacall and Bogart, signed in black felt tip, “Lauren Bacall.” In fine condition, with light toning along the edges and light contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1088. Lauren B a c a l l . Tw o

satin-finish photos: a 10 x 8 of Humphrey Bogart sneaking a peek at Marilyn Monroe’s cleavage, right under the nose of Lauren Bacall, signed in black felt tip; and an 8 x 10 of Bacall staring seductively at the camera, also signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1089. Lauren Bacall. Classy glossy 11

x 14 photo of Bacall posing by a fireplace, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1090. Lauren Bacall. Color glossy 8

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in-person in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1094. Lucille Ball. TLS signed

“Lucy,” one page, 6.25 x 9.25, personal letterhead, April 2, 1981.

Short letter of thanks for a picture frame sent by an admirer. In part: “I’m very grateful for it. I’ve already inserted a wonderful picture of my new grandson, and it is hanging on my wall.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1095. Anne Bancroft. Striking glossy 8 x 10 photo of a busty Bancroft in a red sequined top, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1091. Lauren Bacall. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bacall posing outdoors with Humphrey Bogart, signed in black felt tip by Bacall.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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1092. Lauren Bacall. Distin-

guished glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bacall leaning against a swirling column, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Again, I love you both, Tallulah.” In fine condition, with a crease to facial area, and some light soiling to upper portion and top edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1093. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Two personal checks: one 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed, “Lucille Ball Arnaz,” payable to Desi Arnaz–Lucille Ball Arnaz for $1000.00, August 22, 1958; and one 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Desi Arnaz, payable to Andrew G. Hickox for $50.00, stamp-dated January 10, 1955. In very good condition, with cancellation holes to both and show-through from stamps on reverse of Lucy’s signature affecting first name of signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for A Royal Scandal, signed in fountain pen, “Tallulah Bankhead.” Scattered light creasing and surface marks, toning along the edges, and some light crazing to finish, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1098. Brigitte Bardot. Pro-

1102. Batman: Gorshin and Meriwether. Campy glossy 8 x

vocative glossy 11 x 14 photo of a young Bardot playfully twirling, signed boldly in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

10 photo of Robin, the Riddler, and Catwoman, signed in black felt tip “Riddle me this—Where is Batman?? Frank Gorshin, Riddler?” and “Meow! Sincerely, Lee Meriwether” who has added a cat face drawing. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1099. Brigitte Bardot. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the sultry vixen posing in fishnet stockings, signed in black felt tip, “Brigitte Bardot.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1100. P. T. Barnum. Ink signature, “P. T. Barnum,” on an off-white lightly-lined 3.75 x .75 slip affixed to a larger slip. In very good condition, with a vertical crease running through the “P,” some scattered light soiling, and irregularly trimmed top and bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

11 0 3 . Wa r n e r Baxter. Vintage

matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 head-andshoulders photo of Baxter in a pin-stripe suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Herbert, All success in your new field of endeavor, & with many happy memories always— Warner 1940.”

Tr i m m e d e d g e s , scattered creases to edges and corners, and a small tear to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1101. Ralph Barton. Artist (1891-1931) best known for his cartoons and caricatures of actors and other celebrities. Though his work was heavily in demand through the 1920s and is often considered to epitomize the era, his personal life was troubled by mental illness, and he was nearly forgotten soon after his suicide, shortly before his fortieth birthday. A collection of four letters, all signed “Ralph,” consisting of three TLSs, including one multi-page letter, and a postcard. The only legible date is on a TLS, dated September 10. All of the letters are addressed to Roland Young. Most of the letters are written while working and living in France, with the postcard telling of a trip to Spain.

One letter mentions Charlie Chaplin, and reads, in part: “Charlie, like me, was having his change of life-his Crisis of Forty Years. I went out to be consoled, and found him in a worse state than I was in. I ended by holding his hand instead of his holding mine,” and continues on to share some shameful exploits: “I’m afraid I made the season’s prize ass of myself. The great love that God sent me, profiting by the scandal I managed to kick up, went to bye-bye with every able-bodied male in France and Switzerland with envoys from Italy and South America during my absence-only these foreigners haven’t our respect for womanhood and they came to see me, passing along in an orderly line, to recount their experiences with the lady, the old familiar line, the one I fell for, holding, God damn it, their sides and howling with laughter! You can imagine how foolish I felt.” In very good condition, with creasing, toning and some scattered soiling, and tears and folds along the edges of the letter dated September 10. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1104. Wallace Beery. Prolific

American actor (1885–1949) who won the 1932 Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Champ. Vintage matte-finish 8.25 x 10.5 MGM photo of Beery in flight goggles by a plane, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Hello Jimmy, Still Pals after many years—what more can I say, Wally.”

Creasing towards the lower right edge, trimmed edges, a trivial bit of silvering, and the signature and inscription a bit faint, but completely legible, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1105. Ed Begley. He won the

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Sweet Bird of Youth. His other notable films include 12 Angry Men and The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Arnold, All the best, Ed Begley.”

Some light creasing, and mild to moderate fading to the signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1106. Ingrid Bergman. Color satin-finish 3.5 x 5 candid photo of the mature actress, signed in red felt tip, “Ingrid Bergman.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Exemplary image of the breathtaking Oscar winner 1108. Ingrid Bergman. Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 semi-profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ursula Emanuel, Ingrid Bergman, 1945.” Some light creasing, a light area of rubbing towards the left edge, and two finger prints, one of which lightly affects the inscription, otherwise fine condition. Bergman is desirable in any form, and an image of this quality from the year she took home her first Oscar for the 1944 film, Gaslight, is especially so.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1109. Busby Berkeley.

1107. Ingrid Bergman. Intrigu-

ing vintage glossy 9.5 x 7.25 photo of Bergman blocking the entrance to a heavy wooden door, signed in green fountain pen. In fine condition, with areas of irregularity to the emulsion, and lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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Playbill for No, No, Nanette, 6 x 9, 36 pages, signed on the front cover in green felt tip, “Busby Berkeley,” and also signed in blue ballpoint by Ruby Keeler, and in red ballpoint by Jack Gilford. Some trivial creasing, light toning throughout, and half of an original opening night ticket stub stapled to the top edge of the front cover, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1110. Sarah Bernhardt. Exceptional vin-

tage pearl-finish 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Lafayette of London of Bernhardt in her role as Hamlet, performing the famed soliloquy with the skull, affixed to a slightly larger, cardstock mount, inscribed in French in the bottom border in ink and signed “Sarah Bernhardt.”

In very good condition, with light surface rubbing, moderate toning to the mount, loss to the left edge, a diagonal tear passing through the inscription, a small area of paper loss at the beginning of the tear, and reparative tape to the tear on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1112. Joey Bishop. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bishop, chin in hand while holding a cigarette, signed in black felt tip, “With Good Wishes, Joey Bishop.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1113. Ray Bolger. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bolger in a bow tie and hat, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bill Wilkerson, All the best! Ray Bolger (circa 1947).” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Spectacular Waxman publicity photo of Bogart, one of the nicest we have ever offered 1111. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage glossy Warner Bros.

publicity photo by Henry Waxman, most likely for the 1946 film The Big Sleep, of Bogart seated in a pin-stripe suit with a smoldering cigarette, slightly trimmed in size to 7.5 x 9.5, nicely signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Guy, Many thanks and good luck, Humphrey Bogart.” In addition to Waxman’s stamp on the reverse is a “Humphrey Bogart, Warner Brothers Pictures” stamp. The Big Sleep, directed

by Howard Hawks, is the first film version of Raymond Chandler’s novel of the same name. It starred Bogart as detective Philip Marlowe and Lauren Bacall as the femme fatale. This version of The Big Sleep is remembered for its convoluted plot. Hollywood lore has it that during filming, neither the director nor the screenwriters knew who killed chauffeur Owen Taylor, or if he had killed himself. Trimming as noted, scattered light surface creases (primarily to background), and a few light spots, otherwise fine condition. The writing is dark and well-contrasted against the background. The increasing scarcity of signed Bogart images and the quality of the signature will impress any vintage Hollywood collector. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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1114. Humphrey Bogart. Florid vintage pencil

signature, “Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 3 x 3 sheet. Double-matted and framed with a handsome image of Bogart, to an overall size of 10.5 x 14.75. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1115. Edwin Booth. Fountain pen signature, “Edwin Booth,” on an off-white slip. Matted and framed with a profile portrait of Booth, to an overall size of 9 x 11. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1116. Edwina Booth. Haunt-

1118. Ernest Borgnine. Card-

ing glossy 8 x 10 photo of Booth shrouded in shadows and gazing into a crystal ball, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Edwina Booth.”

In fine condition, with light creasing at the top right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

stock 8 x 10 photo of Borgnine wearing a cowboy hat and holding a pistol, signed in black felt tip, “Ernest Borgnine, Wild Bunch.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1119. Alice Brady.

1117. Ernest Borgnine. Color glossy 8 x

10 photo of Borgnine as Quinton McHale, signed in blue felt tip, “Ernest Borgnine.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Tremendously popular actress who died from cancer at the age of 46. She was one of the fortunate actresses to make the transition from silents to talkies. In 1936, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in My Man Godfrey. A year later, she won the Academy Award for the Best Supporting Actress for her work in In Old Chicago. Scarce vintage fountain pen signature, “Alice Brady,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with a small clipped photo affixed to lower right and collector’s notation along top edge. In very good condition, with moderate overall toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1120. Marlon Brando. Ball-

point signature and inscription “Marlon Brando, very best wishes for Mr. Jacoby” on an off-white 6.5 x 4 sheet. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1124. James Caan. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Caan as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1121. Nigel Bruce.

Choice vintage fountain pen signature, “Best wishes, Nigel Bruce,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with a light crease to the bottom right corner.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1122. Billie Burke. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Yours truly, Billie Burke.” Rippling along left edge and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1125. Art Carney. Original

signed felt tip self-portrait on a white 11 x 14 canvas panel, signed under the image, “by Art Carney, 5–13–94.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1126. Nancy Carroll. Vintage matte-finish

1123. Richard Burton. Glossy 8

x 10 Warner Bros. promotional photo for Exorcist II: The Heretic, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Pierre, best wishes, Richard Burton.” Scattered surface marks and dings, and some light wear to finish, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

13.75 x 10.75 photo of Carroll and Brian Donlevy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my dear dear Carmen, whose friendship and affection I shall always cherish—Nancy.” Lightly trimmed edges, a bit of light silvering, and skipping to a few strokes of inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1127. Jack Cassidy. Actor

(1927–1976) who won the Tony for his role in the Broadway musical She Loves Me, and is one of the most nominated musical actors in Broadway history. He died after falling asleep with a lit cigarette. Eerie glossy 8 x 10 profile photo, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Jack Cassidy.” A few creases and dings, some light surface marks, and light contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1128. Casablanca: Ingrid Bergman. Felt

1131. Casablanca: Peter Lorre. Vintage ballpoint signature

tip signature, “Ingrid Bergman,” on a light blue 5.5 x 3.25 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1129. Casablanca: Paul Henreid. Glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros

promotional photo for Casablanca, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve Juscik, best regards, Paul Henreid.” Scattered surface creasing, light rippling to the finish, and a paperclip impression, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1130. Casablanca: Madeleine LeBeau.

Actress best remembered for the role of Yvonne, Rick’s jilted mistress, in Casablanca. Memorable 10 x 8 laserprint photo of LeBeau in a scene with Humphrey Bogart from Casablanca, signed in blue ballpoint “Madeleine LeBeau.” In fine condition, with image a bit grainy. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

and inscription, “To Dan, good luck—always! Pete Lorre,” on a blue 4.75 x 3.75 album page. In very good condition, with light surface creasing, a light block of toning over the signature from previous display, slight impressions from signature on reverse, trimmed edges, and adhesive remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned 20th Century Fox promotional photo of Lorre from Crack-Up. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1132. Casablanca: S. Z. Sakall. Vintage textured matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 head-andshoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Szoke Sakall, Berlin 33.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1133. Casablanca: Conrad Veidt. Striking vintage glossy

3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in the bottom border in fountain pen, “Conrad Veidt, 1936.” In fine condition, with a couple of surface impressions and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1134. Casablanca: Humphrey Bogart. Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Pat, Good luck, Humphrey Bogart,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page with a small clipped photo of Bogart affixed to lower right corner, and a small ink notation to top right. In fine condition. A particularly crisp and clean example.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1136. Richard Chamberlain.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Chamberlain from one of his early films, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Peter, Best wishes, Richard Chamberlain.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1137. Lon Chaney, Jr.

Florid vintage fountain pen signature, “Lon Chaney,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and some pencil notations towards the bottom border. Accompanied by an unsigned photo of Chaney as the Wolf Man. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

point signature, “Hallo! Charles Chaplin,” on an off-white slip and a ballpoint endorsement signature, “Jackie Coogan,” on the reverse of a check. Both are double matted and framed together with a photo of the two from The Kid to an overall size of 15.25 x 19.25. In fine condition, with horizontal fold along bottom of Chaplin’s slip and some light creasing, and bank stamps to Coogan’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Fantastic original Chaplin self-portait sketch of The Little Tramp 1139. Charlie Chaplin. Original vintage signed fountain pen sketch of his instantly-recognizable Little Tramp character on a light blue 5 x 3 album page, signed underneath “Charles Chaplin.” Page is affixed to an identical size sheet of heavier black stock. In fine condition, with a light vertical crease, and a couple small spots from adhesive on reverse. While Chaplin signatures are not uncommon, sketches of his trademark character certainly are ... and this is a particularly outstanding example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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Astounding archive of letters and legal documents from the sensationally vicious Chaplin divorce settlement of 1935, signed with a scarce and seldom-seen full “Charles Spencer Chaplin” 1140. Charlie Chaplin. Impressive collection of 29 legal documents, financial statements, and personal letters concerning the dramatic divorce settlement of Charlie Chaplin and Lita Grey Chaplin. Spanning six years, from 1933 to 1939, this collection covers the initial filing to four years after the settlement was reached in 1935. The centerpiece of the archive is a 16-page Declaration of Trust document, containing 13 articles outlining the conditions of the divorce settlement in which “Charles Spencer Chaplin, a resident of Beverly Hills, California, hereinafter called TRUSTOR, has conveyed, transferred and delivered to the said Trustee, the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($200,000.00) DOLLARS lawful money of the United States,” $500.00 of which will be distributed to Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr. and Sydney Earl Chaplin on a monthly basis during their “minority.” The agreement is twice-signed at the conclusion, “Charles Spencer Chaplin” and “Charlie Chaplin,” and signed by his ex-wife, Lillita.

Two additional documents from the Superior Court focusing on “the matter of guardianship of the persons and the estates of Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr., and Sydney Earl Chaplin, Minors,” one entitled “Stipulation,” and the other, “Petition that court fix the reasonable Value of legal services rendered to Guardian and the Estate and allow and order the payment of the same as a proper cost and charge in connection with the administration of the estate.”

Amongst various TLSs from Lita, one boldly illustrates the tension between the Chaplins regarding the final settlement, as she writes to her lawyer, “I would like to suggest, at this time, that you leave no stone unturned as far as the delving into records is concerned—as well as the study of the psychological phases of the case. My dealings with Mr. Chaplin up to the present time have been anything but pleasant as he will tell you himself and I think that even he, at this time, would agree—that I am right in expecting the trust agreement to read very much in favor of the children...I am not, at this time, expecting him to play me a dirty trick.”

Light toning, red pencil notations, and a few staple marks to the signed page of the declaration, otherwise fine condition. The remainder of the lot is in very good to fine condition, with light creasing and toning, pencil notations, paperclip impressions, and staple marks. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence and a copy of the book, Chaplin vs. Chaplin.

In one of the most highly-publicized scandals of the 1920s, Charlie and Lita Grey Chaplin treated the media to a whirlwind divorce case. After casting Grey as his leading lady in The Gold Rush, the 35-year-old actor and the 16-year-old actress (Chaplin told the media she was 19 to avoid scandal) became romantically involved. As a result of a surprise pregnancy, a shotgun wedding commenced on November 25, 1924 in Empalme, Mexico, after Grey refused Chaplin’s urging to abort the pregnancy. Charles Jr was born on May 5, 1925, and was immediately rushed into hiding with Grey and her mother. The Chaplin’s would have one more son, Sydney Earl Chaplin, but the unstable union would soon crumble from a weak foundation and a string of indiscretions on Chaplin’s end, leading to the ultimate destruction of the horribly mismatched pair. After just under three years of marriage, on August 27, 1927, at 21 years of age, Lita Grey was granted a divorce on grounds of “extreme cruelty,” receiving an unprecedented $825,000 settlement, not including nearly $1 million in legal fees.

But the ordeal wasn’t over yet—as a condition of the divorce, Chaplin was required to set up trusts funds for his two sons. This exceptionally dramatic and bitter case would end in a mountain of letters and documentation, including the 16-page Declaration of Trust, containing the conditions of the divorce settlement in which Chaplin set up a $200,000 trust, out of which $500 would be distributed to Charles Spencer Chaplin, Jr. and Sydney Earl Chaplin on a monthly basis during their “minority.” The case was finally settled in 1935, and would forever be known as the Second Gold Rush. This comprehensive archive paints a vivid picture, from both a legal standpoint and through the desperate eyes of Lita Grey, of perhaps the most infamous and salacious divorce case Hollywood has ever produced! RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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1141. Maurice Chevalier. Quirky

vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of Chevalier in a scarf and hat, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Maurice Chevalier.”

In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface marks, missing corner tip, light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, and some trivial brushing to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1142. Claudette Colbert. Large

color vintage 9.75 x 12 magazine photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Franklin Goldberg, Sincere good wishes, Claudette Colbert.” Photo is affixed to a 15 x 20 mount. In fine condition, the signature and inscription light, but legible. Doc Salomon Collection.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1143. Claudette Colbert. Greeting card, 9 x

6 unfolded, featuring the Thomas Gainsborough painting, ‘Sarah, Lady Innes,’ on the cover.

Colbert writes a note to George Burns across b o th b l a n k p a g e s , “George darling—Congratulations!!! You are truly marvelous!! I look forward to seeing you in Washington at the White House etc etc.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1144. Ronald Colman.

English actor (1891–1958) and winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor in the 1947 film A Double Life. Debonair vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 half-length portrait, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Ronald Colman.”

Slight creasing to the top left and bottom right corner, a bit of silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, and some light contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1145. Elisha Cook. Crisp glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Cook, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Thanks, Joe Gregg, Elisha Cook,” adding the name of his Magnum P. I. character, ‘Icepick,’ and a smiley face. Some light surface impressions over the facial area, a few small dings, a trivial spot of soiling, and some mild brushing to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Cooper thanks George Burns for his kind words at the Friar’s Club, recounting that it was difficult for his head to “stop spinning from the flattery of it all” 1146. Gary Cooper. TLS signed “Gary,” one page, 7.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, February 9, 1961. “I left for Sun Valley immediately after that grand and glorious testimonial the Friars gave me. I sort of had to get to the mountains to get my feet on the ground. Watching the skiers do egg beaters down the mountain made my head stop spinning from the flattery of it all. That accounts for the time lag in thanking you for all you did. I will be forever grateful to you for your presence on the dais and your good words at the microphone.” In fine condition, with light creasing. This letter is referencing the Friar’s Club Roast of Cooper in 1961, thanking Burns for his part in the ceremony. This would be one of Cooper’s last public appearances. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1147. Joseph Cotten. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “For—Frank—With Thanks—Joseph Cotten, 1952.”

In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and light surface impressions, Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1148. Joseph Cotten. Vintage

1152. Joan Crawford. Pearl-

1149. Buster Crabbe and Charles Middleton. Two items: glossy 10 x 8 photo of Crabbe and Middleton in Flash Gordon, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To J. B., Best Wishes, Buster Crabbe”; and a vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Shirley, Charles Middleton,” on a light-green 5.5 x 4.25 trimmed album page.

In very good condition, with scattered light creasing to the photo, and light creasing, scattered toning, a small tear to the album page, and some show-through from clipping on the reverse of the album page.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1153. Joan Crawford. TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6.25 x 7, personal letterhead, April 10, 1963. In a letter to George Burns, Crawford requests his help in promoting the National Association of Mental Health, in part: “I have been named Chairman of Stars for Mental Health. Would you be good enough to help me with something I am doing for the National Association for Mental Health? If you appear as a guest on a television or radio program within the next two months and have a chance to say something in support of the Mental Health Fund Raising Drive, I would greatly appreciate it,” adding a handwritten closing, “And with love to you and Gracie.” In fine condition, with corner bend and trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

matte-finish 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Frank Buwsma, With all good wishes, Joseph Cotten.” In fine condition, with tack holes to three corners and a light vertical bend. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

finish 8 x 10 photo of a mature Crawford wrapped in fur, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a light surface impression and rippling along the top edge into the facial area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1154. Creature from the Black Lagoon: Ricou Browning.

1150. Buster Crabbe. Fantastic

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Crabbe as Flash Gordon, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Two identical glossy 8 x 10 photos of Browning wearing the creature suit while cradling the head, one signed in green felt tip, “Ricou Browning, ‘The Creature,’ 1953,” and the other signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1151. Joan Crawford. Striking

vintage matte-finish 6.25 x 7.75 photo of Crawford glaring straighton, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good Luck to Wayne from Joan Crawford.” Trimmed edges, moderate contrast to the signature and inscription, and some adhesive remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1155. Creature from the Black Lagoon: Ricou Browning. Two

items: original felt tip sketch of the Creature on a white 8.5 x 11 cardstock sheet, signed below by Browning; and a satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Browning in his Creature suit while cradling the head, signed in black felt tip, “Ricou Browning.” In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to the photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Many exciting experiences just lately in the ‘Theatuh’”

1156. Creature from the Black Lagoon: Ben Chapman. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of

Chapman assembling the suit with the help of a small crew, signed in blue felt tip, “Aloha—The ‘Reel’ Gillman, B. F. Chapman, Jr., Hawaii, 6/21/03.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1157. George Cukor. Glossy 10 x 7.75

photo of Cukor in conversation, signed and inscribed in black felt tip and dated 1978. In very good condition, with a trimmed top edge, scattered creasing, and heavy contrast to the signature and inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1158. Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Glossy 8 x 10 promotional

photo for The Perfect Furlough, signed in blue felt tip, “Tony Curtis,” and in black felt tip, “Love, Janet Leigh.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and faint toning along the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1159. Dorothy Dandridge. Classy vintage

glossy 8 x 10 threequarter-length photo of Dandridge in an opulent gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Cyril—All the very best to you always—Dorothy D.” In good condition, with scattered creasing, surface marks, and dings, and an area of soiling to the bottom right corner. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1160. Linda Darnell. TLS, signed “Linda,” one page, 7.25 x 10, November 1, 1954. Letter to Stan Woodward reads, in part: “Our trip was exceedingly hectic…and we didn’t clinch the deal I was counting on so much to make the film in Rome…and it still may work out, and I do hope so.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope; and a picture postcard of New York City, signed on the reverse, “L.D.,” dated April 8, 1956. Letter to Woodward reads, in part: “Peregrinations will keep me here ‘til April 16th…Many exciting experiences just lately in the ‘Theatuh.’” Light soiling and horizontal fold passing through signature on TLS, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1161. Linda Darnell. Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo of Darnell posing with several cast members and men in suits, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For my dear George—especially for you—Forever, Linda D.” Photo is also signed by Glenn Langan and one other. Matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. Some scattered light surface marks, some mounting remnants to bottom of mat, and some light silvering, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 11 6 2 . B e t t e Davis. ALS,

one page, 6.25 x 4.25, personal letterhead, no date. Brief letter of thanks for a gift. In full: “Thank you for sending me ‘Dime-Store Days.’ Am very pleased to be part of it.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1163. Bette Davis. Glossy 7.75

1166. Olivia de Havilland.

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo from early in her career, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Bette Davis for Lester Glasswer.” In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks and impressions.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Fabulous vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of the beautiful actress posing over the back of a couch, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To William Work, Good luck, Olivia de Havilland.” In fine condition, with some trivial silvering and light contrast to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1164. Doris Day. Color glossy

11 x 14 photo of Day and Rock Hudson, framed in an oversized flowered heart wreath, signed in black felt tip, “love, Doris Day.” In fine condition, with some trivial spotting and rubbing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1165. Olivia de Havilland.

Matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of de Havilland in costume, signed in blue ink, “Very best wishes, Olivia de Havilland.” Lightly trimmed horizontal edges, and some light edge and corner tip creasing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1167. Olivia de Havilland.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of de Havilland cheek-to-cheek with Montgomery Clift in The Heiress, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and creases. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1168. Olivia de Havilland.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of de Havilland in costume, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light rubbing to finish. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Highly-desirable signature of Hollywood’s original rebel 1169. James Dean. American actor (1931–1955) best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash elevated him to the status of Hollywood legend. Sensational vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Jack, with best wishes, James Dean,” on an off-white 5 x 3.25 slip. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, crease to lower right corner, last few letters of signature a shade or two light, and some mild toning to edges. More than half a century after his death, demand for any authentic Dean material far exceeds the availability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Dean scribbles a cryptic sketch and North Hollywood phone number, found in his home after his tragic death 1170. James Dean. Handwritten pencil notes on an off-white 3 x 5 slip. Dean writes:

“Terry Ray, SU-31776, North Hollywood,” with Dean adding a small pencil sketch underneath, which resembles an open road. Moderate folds and creases, and scattered toning and soiling, otherwise very good condition.

Accompanied by provenance from Joe Hyams, author of the book, James Dean, Little Boy Lost. According to Hyams, “The day after James Dean died on September 30, 1955, his best friend, Lew Bracker, went to Jimmy’s house to tidy it up. In the process, he cleaned off Jimmy’s desk and put everything on and in it in a basket which he took away with him and forgot about for more than thirty years. A couple of months ago [provenance is dated February 9, 1991] when I was starting my book about Jimmy, I contacted Lew who remembered the things he had boxed up. Included in the material was…some notes which Jimmy had scribbled on pieces of paper…I am also enclosing an original note with a doodle for your personal collection. Unfortunately I don’t know the identity of Terry Ray.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Triple-signed Dean check, cashed at his New York watering hole shortly before starting on East of Eden 1171. James Dean. American actor (1931–1955)

best known for his star turns in three 1950s screen classics: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant. His untimely death in a high-speed car crash came to represent the very embodiment of the “live fast, die young” philosophy—and elevated him to the status of a legend that remains unique in the annals of Hollywood. Rare and highly desirable bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Dean, “James Dean,” payable to James Dean for $20.00, February 17, 1954.

Check is also endorsed on the reverse, “James Dean,” above a 54th Street Tavern Inc. stamp. Dean hung out at the 54th Street Tavern and the establishment would cash his checks. The tavern is mentioned in all of Dean’s biographies. A vertical fold through a single letter of first signature, cancellation holes through portion of the same signature, show-through from stamps on reverse, and a red cancellation stroke through single letter of second signature, otherwise fine condition. Dean would leave New York for Los Angeles on April 8, 1954, to begin shooting Elia Kazan’s East of Eden, the role that would garner him the first posthumous acting nomination in the history of the Academy Awards. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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1177. Dolores Del Rio. Cap-

tivating vintage glossy 8 x 10 promotinal photo for Madame Du Barry, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Lester Glassuer, Best regards, Dolores Del Rio.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing and two faint paperclip imprints along the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1172. Yvonne DeCarlo. Sexy

glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actress in a two-piece bathing suit, signed in black felt tip, “Good luck! Yvonne DeCarlo 93.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1173. Sandra Dee. Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 close-up photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes, Sandra Dee.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1174. Sandra Dee. Glossy 7.75 x 9.75 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1178. Alain Delon. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of the shirtless actor, signed in green felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1179. Mylene Demongeot.

Racy glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actress posing on a bed in her underwear, signed in black felt tip, “Mylene Demongeot.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1175. Sandra Dee.

Three different glossy 4 x 5 photos, each signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild handling wear and some light horizontal streaking to finish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1176. Sandra Dee.

Three different glossy 4 x 5 photos, each signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with some mild handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1180. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino. TTwo

original pencil sketches, 7 x 11, each done by an admirer, one of Robert DeNiro, and the other of Al Pacino, each signed in blue felt tip by the respective actor pictured. In fine condition, with light toning and pencil notations from the artist. Great examples of Pacino and DeNiro’s early signature styles, as opposed to their contemporary rushed examples. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1181. Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Vintage glossy 8 x

1185. Jimmy Durante. Vin-

10 promotional photo of Those Fabulous Dorseys, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Dick, May you have many more happy Birthdays, Jimmy Dorsey,” and “Happy Birthday to Dick, Many happy returns, Sincerely, Tommy Dorsey.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and surface dings, a light stain slightly affecting Jimmy’s facial area, and some light brushing and irregular adhesion to Jimmy’s signature and inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

tage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Durante relaxing in a chair with a cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Marion Kraker—a pleasure—my very best wishes, Jimmy Durante.” In fine condition, with a couple light corner tip dings and edge creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1186. Jimmy Durante. Vintage

matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of a jovial Durante set within a larger, shadowed profile image, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jere Hagman, a pleasure, Jimmy Durante.” Double matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to end of signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1182. Kirk Douglas. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Douglas in a cowboy hat and denim jacket, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1187. Robert Duvall. Glossy

1183. Irene Dunne.

Two gorgeous glossy 8 x 10 photos, one featuring Dunne in a black evening gown, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, “To Jim, from Irene Dunne,” and the other a promotional photo for The Awful Truth, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Joe Gregg, With the sincere good wishes of Irene Dunne.”

In overall fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing to the promotional photo, a missing tip to the bottom left corner, and a small area of paper loss to the right edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1184. Irene Dunne. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dunne resting her chin in her hand, signed and inscribed later in blue felt tip “To Lester, Greetings from Irene Dunne.” Some scattered light discoloration to lower portion, small ink notation to bottom border, and a few creases and ink marks to edges, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photo of Duvall as Tom Hagen from The Godfather, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some light contrast to signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1188. Clint Eastwood. Satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of Eastwood from one of his early westerns, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1189. Easy Rider. Color 14 x 11 photo from the film, signed inperson in blue felt tip by Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda. In fine condition. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1190. Shirley Eaton. Color glossy 11

x 14 photo as a gold-plated Jill Masterson from Goldfinger, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Shirley Eaton.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1195. Barbara Feldon. Glossy

11 x 14 photo of Feldon as Agent 99 from Get Smart, signed in blue felt tip, “Barbara Feldon, ‘99.’” In fine condition, with some trivial creasing to the top left edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1191. Barbara Eden. Color satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of Eden as Jeannie, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1192. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Two differ-

ent glossy 8 x 10 photos featuring Fairbanks as Sinbad, each signed in black felt tip, “Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1196. Jose Ferrer. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo from Ferrer’s Oscar winning role as Cyrano de Bergerac, signed in fountain pen.

Light toning, a tear to the right edge, and some adhesive remnants to the corners, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1193. Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5

photo of the swashbuckling, eversmiling hero of the silent screen in the Iron Mask, signed in fountain pen, “Very Sincerely, Douglas Fairbanks.” In very good condition, with lightly trimmed edges, scattered surface marks, and moderate silvering to the dark areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1194. Alice Faye. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for On the Avenue, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jimmie, With My Best Wishes, Alice Faye.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface creasing and some light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Fields performs on the legendary Masquers Radio Show in 1945 1197. W. C. Fields. DS, one page, 8 x 5, October 28, 1945.

“This is to confirm the use of material to be provided by W. C. Fields and used by him on his appearance on The Masquers Radio Show, Sunday, October 28th, 1945. We agree to pay the sum of One Thousand dollars ($1000.00) for the use of this material,” also signed at the conclusion by Edward Earle. A horizontal crease passing through Earle’s signature, trimmed edges, and a staple hole in the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1198. Peter Finch. Posthumous winner of the Academy Award as Best Actor (1916–1977) for his unforgettable role as crazed newscaster Howard Beale in Network.

Scarce glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Finch taking a phone call, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light surface creases and marks, and lightly trimmed edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1202. Joan Fontaine. Gorgeous glossy 11 x 14 photo of Fontaine swathed in fur and pearls, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light feathering to the last name of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1203. Jodie Foster. Glossy 8

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of a young Foster with ribbons in her hair, signed in red felt tip. In fine condition, with some light creasing and a ding to the hair line. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1199. Errol Flynn.

Vintage ink signature, “Errol Flynn,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with two photos of Flynn to an overall size of 21 x 17. Some light wrinkling and creasing, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1200. Henry Fonda. Handsome glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple scattered light creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1201. Jane Fonda. Sexy color

satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Fonda as Barbarella, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1204. Clark Gable. Vintage pencil signature, “Clark Gable,” on an off-white 4 x 2 album page. Double-matted with a handsome photo of Gable to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with the signature a bit light, but completely legible. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1205. Clark Gable. Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed

by Gable, payable to Encino Dry Cleaners for $19.63, July 18, 1955. In fine condition, with cancellation holes to body. Accompanied by a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gable and Cammie King from Gone with the Wind, signed in black felt tip by King. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1206. Clark Gable. Handsome vintage matte-finish 10

x 13 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Minnie—I love you—Clark.” In very good condition, with toning, two areas of mild discoloration, shiny scattered surface marks, perhaps from past exposure to wetness, affecting the facial area, signature and inscription, mild rippling, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Despite the flaws, this is a phenomenal portrait! Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Judy signs at age 12—the earliest know Garland signed photo to come to light 1207. Judy Garland. Fabulous, one-of-a-kind, extremely early vintage pearl-finish 8 x 9.75 photo, circa 1934, of the three Garland sisters by Bloom of Chicago, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Garland “To Dorothy from the Garland Sistes [sic], Baby Frances,” and also signed by her sisters “Jimmie,” and “Janie.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases, mild rippling along top edge, soiling over beginning portion of inscription, as well as a couple of minor spots, and some light silvering and surface impressions.

Garland’s given name was Frances Gumm, and her nickname was ‘Baby,’ hence her signing “Baby Frances.” This unique photo, taken

by Bloom of Chicago, was from one of the first official photograph sessions of the three Gumm sisters, when Judy was a mere 12 years of age. It was most likely photographed during the time of the Chicago World’s Fair when the sisters were in town performing in the late summer of 1934. It was also in Chicago in August of 1934 that a monumental turning point in Judy’s career occurred when George Jessel suggested the sisters change their last name to Garland. As you can see in this signing, Judy seems to be between names as she signs her original first name “Frances” and her newfound last name of “Garland.”

The amazing inscription makes this photo all the more interesting as it is made out to “Dorothy,” how ironic that five years later a role of the same name would catapult Garland into stardom. “Dorothy” was Dorothy Gray a fellow child actress and Judy’s best friend at the time.

Accompanied by a photo of this item’s original recipient, Dorothy Gray, and a photocopy of a newspaper article in which Gray is identified as Judy’s best friend. Once in a lifetime chance to own the earliest Garland signed photo we have ever encountered, a must have addition to any accomplished vintage Hollywood collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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In a rare and sensational document, Garland posts bail in jewels after being arrested in 1958 for delinquent taxes 1208. Judy Garland. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, April 8, 1958. Document to Jules R. Schubot.

Schubot founded Schubot Jewelers in Detroit in 1917. He began his career selling jewelry and gifts to performers in local theatres and became close friends with many actors who went on to Hollywood. In full: “This will acknowledge that Maurice C. Greenbaum [their lawyer] has, on our behalf, delivered to you the following articles of jewelry owned by us, as collateral security for the repayment by us to you, on or before June 7, 1958, without interest, the sum of SeventyFive Hundred Dollars ($7,500) which you have this day loaned to us: One gold bracelet with diamonds; One diamond bracelet; One set of pearls and diamond earrings; and One matching bracelet and ring containing pearls and precious stones. This will further evidence our understanding that if on June 7, 1958, we do not repay the aforementioned sum to you, then you may sell the jewelry at public or private sale, without notice to us, at such place or places as you may designate. In the event of such a sale, you shall first apply the proceeds of sale to our indebtedness to you, and pay to us the overplus remaining.” Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen, “Judy Garland,” and “Sid Luft.” In fine condition, with a staple hole to top left, some very faint toning to edges, and light skipping to the signature.

Accompanied by seven pieces relating to the loan: (1) Detroit Bank & Trust Company Transfer of Funds notice sent to Michael D. Luft, dated June 6, 1958, of $7500 transferred from the account of “M.D. Luft” to the account of “M.S. Luft.” (2) cashier’s check stub for $7500 dated June 9, 1958, two days after the loan should have been repaid. (3) retained unsigned carbon of June 9,1958, typed letter to Sid Luft [from Michael D. Luft]: “Enclosed find note from Jules Schubot that you gave him for $7,500.00. Under separate cover, I am sending you Judy’s bracelet, registered and insured. I gave Jules Schubot a cashier’s check for $7,500.00 so that I would have a receipt. That about takes care of everything. When you get to Chicago next week, run over to Detroit. You can talk to Dave Nederlander about Judy opening at the Riviera Theatre in September or October. Ring me from Chicago if you are coming.” (4) Registered postal receipt, Detroit, June 11, 1958, for airmail delivery to Sydney Luft in West Los Angeles from M.D. Luft in Detroit. (5) pink return receipt, postmarked Los Angeles, June 13, 1958, for delivery to Sydney Luft in West Los Angeles from M.D. Luft in Detroit. (6) pink return receipt, postmarked Los Angeles, June 11, 1958, for delivery to Luft from Mike Luft in Detroit. (7) Western Union telegram, stamped “Duplicate of Telephoned Telegram,” from Sid Luft in Los Angeles to Michael D. Luft in Detroit: “Received merchandise.

Thanks so very much. Will Call from Chicago end of week.”

Times were tough for Judy Garland. Just weeks before her April 4, 1958, arrest for owing $8,673.44 in back taxes, she had a very public and very humiliating falling-out with Town and Country nightclub owner, Ben Maksik. Claiming he advanced the singer $40,000 for her 3 1/2 week act (at $25,000/week) in his Brooklyn venue, Maksik accused Garland of breaking her contract, replacing herself with singer Denise Darcel.

Vehemently denying the accusation, Garland found herself broke and in the midst of an impending divorce with her husband and manager, Sid Luft. To satisfy her bail, she traded six gowns “and an envelope containing three bracelets, a pearl ring and a pearl earring.” Dated April 8, 1958, four days after her arrest, this document outlines the conditions of the $7500 loan Maurice C. Greenbaum would request of jeweler to the stars, Jules R. Schubot, on Garland’s behalf, offering as collateral, “One gold bracelet with diamonds; One diamond bracelet; One set of pearls and diamond earrings; and One matching bracelet and ring containing pearls and precious stones.” That same day, Greenbaum would present two checks, one for $8,673.44 & $262.64 fees and interest, to the New York State Tax Commission. This highly personal document presents a dramatic slice from a supremely chaotic chapter in Garland’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1209. Ava Gardner. Pretty color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Joe, With my very best wishes, Ava Gardner.”

In fine condition, with a few trivial corner tip creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1210. Janet Gaynor. Adorable pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Gaynor looking skywards, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joe Gregg, Warm good wishes, Janet Gaynor.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1211. Greer Garson.

Four items: two Christmas cards and one greeting card, ranging in size from 4 x 5.75 to 5.5 x 7.25, each addressed to Bob Dean, dated from December of 1972 to December of 1984.

Garson writes, “Hope you are well & all well in your corner. We are coping with health problems, but it’s still a wonderful, if troubled, world”; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Garson in cowgirl gear petting a dog, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered creasing, toning, and a small tear to the left edge of the photo. Each of the cards are accompanied by their original mailing envelope, all addressed in Garson’s hand. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1215. Gone with the Wind: Butterfly McQueen. Glossy 8

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Butterfly McQueen.” In fine condition, with some trivial surface creasing and two small spots of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1216. Gone with the Wind: Butterfly McQueen. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of McQueen in Prissy’s garb, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to the bottom right corner. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1212. Godzilla: Haruo Nakajima. Actor/stuntman in many

of the Japanese monster movies.

Cardstock 8 x 10 photo of Nakajima putting on the Godzilla suit, signed in black felt tip, adding Japanese characters in red felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1213. Gone with the Wind: de Havilland and Rutherford.

1217. Gone with the Wind: Butterfly McQueen. Fantastic

glossy 8 x 10 photo of McQueen and de Havilland in Gone with the Wind, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “’Hello’ to Mamie E. Cushing, from Butterfly McQueen, ‘Prissy’ of ‘G. W. T. W.’” In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature and inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Two identical FDCs honoring the 50th Anniversary of Gone with the Wind with a cachet of Margaret Mitchell, one signed in black felt tip, “Olivia de Havilland, Melanie,” and the other signed in black ink, “Ann Rutherford, ‘Carreen.’” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1214. Gone with the Wind: Hattie McDaniel. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Hattie McDaniel,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 album page, with collector’s pencil notation under signature. A couple vertical creases and scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1218. Betty Grable. Two signed photos: glossy 7.25 x 9.5 full-length photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip; and a glossy 9 x 7 photo from one of her films, signed and inscribed in red felt tip. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, creases and surface impressions to both, heavier to second photo, brushing to one inscription, and moderate contrast to the other signature and inscription. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1219. Martha Graham. Highly influential

dancer and choreographer and creator of over 150 ballets. Vintage 10 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with light contrast to inscription, scattered creases, repaired vertical tear to top edge, and some light fading and toning to signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1220. Cary Grant.

Vintage pencil signature, “Cary Grant,” on an off-white 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition, with light toning. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1222. Cary Grant. Dashing

vintage mattefinish 10.75 x 13.5 half-length profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mina, With affection, Cary.” In very good condition, with scattered areas of staining, none affecting the signature or the facial area, two trimmed edges, edge ripping with a tear to the left and right edge, and light contrast to the signature.

Despite the flaws, this is a phenomenal portrait! Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Grant flatters George Burns: “Barbara and I have concluded, after deliberating at least a second and a half, that you are a dear dear man, and we love you very much” 1221. Cary Grant. TLS signed “Cary,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Faberge personal letterhead, January 26, 1981. Grant writes a humorously amicable letter to George Burns, penning the greeting, “My dear George,” and writing, in full: “Barbara and I have concluded, after deliberating at least a second and a half, that you are a dear dear man, and we love you very much. Your white rose will be pressed in my ‘Happy Memory’ book. Anytime, anywhere, George,” with his wife Barbara adding a brief ALS below, “Thank you for those perfectly red roses—which so delighted me. If your sister Goldie is as charming as you, don’t you dare bring her around here: but you can come anytime.” In fine condition, with light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1223. D. W. Griffith. Trailblazing filmmaker (1875–1948) who directed a number of important early classics, including Intolerance (1916) and the iconic (and still-controversial) Birth of a Nation (1915). His innovative use of the fledgling medium resulted in a repertoire and vocabulary of film technique that remains influential to this day. Original signed ink-and-colored sketch of Griffith on a 9 x 12.5 sheet. Boldly signed on a blank area along the bottom, “Sincerely, D. W. Griffith.” In very good condition, with creasing (touching the start of Griffith’s name), a few tiny spots of staining, paper clip impression at the top edge, cut bottom corners, and an irregular block of heavy toning at the top left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Pristine photo of Gwenn in his award-winning role as Kris Kringle 1224. Edmund Gwenn. British-born character actor (1877–1959) who won the Academy Award for his supporting role as Kris Kringle in the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of a smiling Gwenn in character as Santa, boldly signed in fountain pen, “Edmund Gwenn.” In fine condition. An exemplar image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1225. Margaret Hamilton. Glossy 10

x 8 photo of Hamilton and W. C. Fields in My Little Chickadee, signed in green ink, “Happy birthday and very best wishes to you—a member of the Film Club.

Margaret Hamilton.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and creases. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1226. Julie Harris. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Harris being held by James Dean in East of Eden, signed in black felt tip, “Julie Harris, 2011.”

In fine condition, with light creasing along the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1227. Sterling H a y d e n . Vi n t a g e

glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Deric, Easy Does it, Sterling Hayden.” In very good condition, with scattered light surface creasing, some light toning around the edges, with two small tears at the top, and a small piece of the bottom left corner missing. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Original costume sketches from Head’s Academy Award-nominated Wives and Lovers 1228. Edith Head. Two original pencil and watercolor costume

sketches from the film Wives and Lovers, on individual off-white 14 x 17 sheets. First sketch depicts a costume for Martha Hyer, with several notations in Head’s hand, including “last brown before sc.,” and signed “Edith”; second depicts an elegant costume for Clair Wilcox, with Head adding, “Hair change,” “fix gloves,” and “boots go with.” Second sketch is not signed. Expected scattered creasing, wrinkling and rippling and rough top edges, otherwise fine condition.

Excellent ‘hands-on’ examples from the designer, Head would garner one of her 35 Academy Award nominations for her work on this film.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1229. Rita Hayworth. Vintage

pencil signature, “Rita Hayworth,” on a yellow 5.5 x 2 album page, with a small clipped photo affixed to right side and collector’s notation along top. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling, small fingerprint, and signature a shade light. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1233. Sonja Henie. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Helen! from Sonja Henie.” Some light creasing and toning, and some trivial silvering to the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1230. Tippi Hedren. Excellent

1234. Paul Henreid.

color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Hedren with a feathered friend perched on her shoulder, signed in silver ink, “Tippi Hedren,” adding a heart and two small bird sketches. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1231. Brigitte Helm. Played Maria/The Robot (AKA Futura) in the great film Metropolis.

Color 4 x 9.5 mini-poster for Metropolis, signed in black felt tip. Double matted to an overall size of 9 x 14.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Henreid with a cigarette casually dangling from his lips, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mary Ann, best wishes, Paul Henreid.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1235. Paul Henreid. Actor

(1908–1992) best remembered for his role as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca. Debonair glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1232. Brigitte Helm.

Vintage 4 x 5.75 postcard photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with silvering to darker areas of image and some scattered light surface marks.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1236. Audrey Hepburn. Stagebill for The New World Symphony, 45 pages, 5.75 x 9, signed in the bottom border on the front cover in black felt tip, “Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Hepburn writes to her My Fair Lady director: “You now have a permanent solid gold houseguest Oscar by name” 1237. Audrey Hepburn. ALS signed

“Audrey,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8, no date. Letter to George Cukor. In full: “Once again there are no words to describe the joy of staying with you—and what made it really great is that you now have a permanent solid gold houseguest Oscar by name—I wonder if you know the happiness you gave all your friends by winning it. I must tell you that I am only just emerging from a small nightmare…the idea that I might have hurt Pat…is agonizing.

Who was right or wrong did not seemed [sic] to matter only she mattered to me so…I am sorry that I did not once again thank you during our last…talk. Would you darling George give this note to Irene? I send you all my love.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top edge, and a small pencil notation to bottom edge. Cukor directed Hepburn in My Fair Lady, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1238. Katharine Hepburn. Original program

from As You Like It, 9 x 11.75, signed on the first page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a small vertical crease to top of front corner, and light handling wear. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1240. Katharine Hepburn.

Playbill for the Broadhurt Theatre’s presentation of A Matter of Gravity, April 1976, 5.5 x 9, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, “For Arthur Sutton, Katharine Hepburn.” In fine condition, with light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1239. Katharine Hepburn.

Scarce and excellent semi-glossy 3.5 x 6 cardstock photo of Hepburn climbing down ladder of a ship, signed in the bottom border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light feathering and a bit of light smudging to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1241. Katharine Hepburn.

Brief TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, October 16, 1973. “What a charming letter.

Thank you.” In fine condition, with light creasing towards the top left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1242. Alfred Hitchcock. Vintage fountain

pen signature, “Alfred Hitchcock,” on an offwhite 4 x 2.25 card with a typed collector’s notation to top. In fine condition, with faint block of uniform toning over his name and a spot of staining at the lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1243. Judy Holliday. Academy

Award winner (1921–1965) for her performance in Born Yesterday, who died of cancer at the age of 43.

Pretty glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with some mild edge rippling and a couple trivial edge and corner dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1244. Celeste Holm. Attractive vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Celeste Holm.” Light creasing and surface marks, and three tack holes to the top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1246. Harry Houdini. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo

of Houdini in a bow tie and three-piece suit, signed in fountain pen, “Houdini.” In very good condition, with moderate to heavy overall silvering, not affecting the large and bold signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Houdini’s controversial Unmasking of Robert-Houdin 1245. Harry Houdini. Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert

Houdin. Later printing. NY: The Publishers Printing Co., 1908.

Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To my friend S. Lee, with best wishes from the author Harry Houdini, New York April 14, 1908.” Scattered soiling to signed page, as well as a small block of toning from owner’s bookplate affixed to front pastedown, scattered creases to boards and pastedowns, soiling and wear to covers, light rubbing, soiling, and fading to title on front cover, and some light creasing to inside pages, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1247. Leslie Howard.

Distinguished vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Elois, Very Sincerely, Leslie Howard.” The first name of the signature is light, and poor contrast to the remainder of the signature against the dark background, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1249. Martha Hyer. Attractive

glossy 11 x 14 photo of Hyer posing barefoot in a black satin gown, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing along the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1250. Megs Jenkins. English character

1248. Betty Hutton. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hutton as Annie Oakley, posing proudly before an oversized Annie Oakley poster, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

actress (1917–1998).

Glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed in blue felt tip.

Scattered light surface creasing, a small tear to the left edge, and small tack holes to the corners, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Exceptionally rare signature from the Plan 9 icon 1251. Tor Johnson.

Professional wrestler and sometime actor (1903–1971) known in the wrestling world as the Super Swedish Angel. Johnson is best remembered for his roles in a number of schlock classics, including Ed Wood’s iconic Plan 9 from Outer Space.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 promotional photo for The Unearthly, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint “Best Wishes to Glenn, From Tor Johnson.” Moderate creasing, scattered toning and staining, some of which affects the signature and sentiment, a few small staple holes, and a small tear to the bottom edge, otherwise very good condition. Tor Johnson in any form is scarce, and this image is only the fourth we’ve ever seen! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1256. Boris Karloff. Captivating vintage

1252. Al Jolson. Vintage pencil

signature, “Al Jolson,” on an offwhite 4.5 x 6 album page, with a clipped image of Jolson affixed to the right of the signature. Ruby Keeler and Geoge Jessel’s pencil signatures appear on the reverse.

In fine condition, with scattered moderate toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1253. Jennifer Jones. Beautiful vin-

tage fountain pen signature, “Jennifer Jones,” on a yellow 5.5 x 4 album page with a clipped photo of Jones affixed to the top left corner.

In fine condition, with a small pencil notation towards the bottom right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1254. Boris Karloff and Billie Burke. Outstanding pairing of

vintage fountain pen signatures, “Boris Karloff” and “Billie Burke” on either side of a 5.5 x 4.5 beige album page. In fine condition, with light creasing and a few ink notations in another hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1255. Boris Karloff. Nice

vintage pencil signature, “Boris Karloff,” on an offwhite 4.5 x 2.25 irregularly trimmed sheet, affixed to a slightly larger album page. In fine condition, with light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo of the prolific actor, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Betty Anne Slorron, with every good wish, Boris Karloff.”

Clipped corners and a small piece of tape towards the bottom right corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1257. Ruby Keeler. Adorable glossy 8 x 10 photo of Keeler posing in a tutu, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Ruby Keeler.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and some promotional info affixed to the reverse side.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1258. Ruby Keeler. Adorable glossy 8 x 10 photo of Keeler in a sailor suit, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Ruby Keeler.” In fine condition, with a slight bend along the left edge, and some light feathering to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1259. Annette Kellerman. Vintage matte-finish 9.75 x 13 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Kindest regards and many thanks to Grace Kingsley, Annette Kellerman.” In very good condition, with a horizontal crease passing through the signature, light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, a repaired tear to the top edge, and light contrast to the signature and inscription. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1260. Grace Kelly. Five items:

an ink endorsement signature, “Grace de Monaco,” 2.1 x 1, on the back of a full-sized check (which has been folded within the matting); and four FDCs, two honoring Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, each individually signed in ink by Stephanie, Caroline, Albert, and Prince Rainier. Double-matted with an image of the family, and another of just Grace to an overall size of 18 x 24. In fine condition, with cancellation stamps passing lightly through the beginning and end of the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

1261. Grace Kelly. Glamorous

Volpe print, 7.75 x 10.5, featuring Grace Kelly from her 1954 film, The Country Girl, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with three horizontal mailing folds. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“We will be going to Brussells for the fair next month after the opening of Sinatra’s new film here”

Princess Grace sends thanks to the First Lady of California after the birth of Princess Caroline 1263. Grace Kelly.

ALS signed “Pcsse Grace de Monaco,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 3.75, personal letterhead, February 23, 1957. In a letter to Virginina Knight, Kelly writes, in full: “I was so touched to receive your sweet message on the birth of our daughter—the Prince joins me in sending our deepest thanks & warmest regards to you and the Governor.” In fine condition. Accompanied by original mailing envelope, addressed in Kelly’s hand, the letter from Virginia Knight to which Kelly is responding, and a newspaper clipping announcing the royal birth. Virginia and Governor Goodwin J. Knight were married while Knight was already serving as governor, making their marriage the first gubernatorial wedding in California history. Nicknamed the ‘Viola Queen’ for the time devoted to visiting veterans after the death of her first husband, Lieutenant C. Lyle Carlson, Knight was also a published poet, and ‘Our Guiding Light,’ one of her earlier poems, was recited three years in a row during the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Coliseum in Los Angeles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1262. Grace Kelly. TLS signed “Grace,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, May 21. Letter to her friend Donald. In part: “I have given up trying to find time to write all of the news…It will just have to wait until we come over which I hope will be sometime in the fall…Then we can have a good gab session…We will be going to Brussells for the fair next month after the opening of Sinatra’s new film here on the fourteenth.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, toning, and dampstaining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1264. Percy Kilbride.

Character actor (1888– 1964) best remembered as Pa Kettle. Glossy 3.5 x 5.5 half-length postcard photo of Kilbride as Pa Kettle, signed in blue ballpoint, “With all good wishes, Percy Kilbride.” In very good condition, with scattered light scuffing and surface impressions, and the signature a shade light, with some mild rubbing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1265. Rudolf Klein-Rogge.

German film actor (1885–1955), who was a favorite of director Fritz Lang, appearing in many of his Weimar-era works, including the cult classic, Metropolis. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. A fingerprint to the bottom left corner, silvering to the darker areas of the image, and a few slight spots where the ink has bled in the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1269. Alan Ladd. Vintage

matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ladd leaning against a fence, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “To Jean, Regards, Alan Ladd.” In fine condition, with corner creasing and paperclip impression to the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1270. Carl Laemmle.

1266. Werner Klemperer.

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Klemperer as Colonel Klink, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light surface creasing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1267. Sylva Koscina. Deceased Italian

Founder (1867–1939) of Universal Studios and one of the most influential figures in the earliest years of the American film industry. Crisp vintage double-weight glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Carl Laemmle.” In fine condition, with light corner creasing, some trivial surface dings, and a light spot of silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

actress. Dramatic glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Koscina from a film, signed in blue felt tip, “Sylva Koscina, 1989.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1268. Laura La Plante.

Vintage sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 portrait of the actress draped in pearls and an oversized hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “A’Mlle. Janet—And there my french [sic]- stops—but my memory of your loving help goes on forever!—Love— Laura La Plante, 1928.” In fine condition, with trivial silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Spectacular image of a polished Lahr

1271. Bert Lahr. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of a wide-eyed Lahr,

signed in white ink. Some light creases, mainly to the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. A crisp and clean image, scarce in signed photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1276. Charles Laughton.

1272. Hedy Lamarr. Mesmer-

Vintage fountain pen signature, ”Charles Laughton,” on an offwhite 3.25 x 2 sheet. Doublematted with a photo of Laughton as the Hunchback of Notre Dame to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

izing glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lamarr wearing an oversized and ornate broach, signed and inscribed in purple felt tip, “To Joe Gregg, fondly, Hedy Lamarr, 1981.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1273. Dorothy Lamour. Daz-

1277. Charles Laughton. Scarce

zling glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph—Good Luck! Dorothy Lamour.” In fine condition, with a faint paperclip impression and a few trivial surface marks at the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

and intense glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for The Bribe, signed in fountain pen, “Charles Laughton.” Light creasing, a small area of discoloration towards the bottom edge, vertical crazing to the finish, and slightly irregular adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1274. Charles Lane. Charactor actor (1905–2007) who appeared in such classics as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life (1946). He was also a favored supporting actor of Lucille Ball. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lane and Lucy, signed in blue felt tip, “Charles Lane.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1275. Fritz Lang. Esteemed German-American film director (1890–1976) who helmed such classics as Fury and the landmark science-fiction epic Metropolis. Uncommon pearl-finish 4.5 x 7 head-andshoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. Light soiling to the left and right edges, slightly affecting the “g,” and a few stray ink marks to the facial area, otherwise fine condition. Lang is very scarce in signed photos.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1278. Laurel and Hardy. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Stan

Laurel,” and a ballpoint signature, “Oliver Hardy,” on a 2.25 x 2 offwhite slip. Double-matted and framed with a photo of the comedic duo and a gold commemorative plaque to an overall size of 13.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with some light soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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An outstanding oversized portrait pairing 1279. Laurel and Hardy. Two fantastic 10.25 x 13.5

portraits, each featuring a pristine head-and-shoulders portrait of comedic pioneers, Laurel and Hardy, one signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “My Best Wishes Always Mr. Matyros, Sincerely! Stan Laurel”; and the other signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Success and Good luck always ‘Matyro,’ Oliver Hardy, 1935.”

Each is matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 20. In fine condition, with mild silvering to the darker areas of Laurel’s image and some light foxing to the background of Hardy’s photo. Exceptionally crisp signatures and distinguished poses!

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Lee asks his senior instructor to allow an Oakland student into his L.A. Class 1280. Bruce Lee. ANS signed “Bruce,” on the reverse of one of his personal business cards 3.5 x 2, no date. Brief note to his top instructor

Dan Inosanto, Lee writes, in full: “Dave’s a student of James Lee—let him train [sic] in the class.” In very good condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling, mostly to blank edges, and some toning and light surface loss to reverse. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from James Coburn Jr., son of actor James Coburn. In part, “I, James Coburn JR, state that this Bruce Lee business card was given to my late father James Coburn Senior by the legendary martial arts action star, Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee and my father were close friends and Bruce Lee also trained my father in his art of Jeet Kune Do. On occasion, Bruce Lee gave my father certain materials that reflected what was going on within their friendship, training, or gift related. This signed card was one such item.…Bruce Lee wrote this message on his business card to his top instructor Dan Inosanto, letting him know about a student that trained in Oakland at Bruce Lee’s Gung Fu Institute who wanted to visit the Los Angeles Chinatown school. My father acquired this card from Bruce Lee to bring down to Los Angeles and give it to Dan Inosanto, but my father did not have a chance to meet up with him and kept this card in his possession up until he passed away and then it was turned over to me.” Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute was founded in the Chinatown District of Los Angeles, California, in February 1967 by Lee and Inosanto was appointed head instructor. Lee made only three Senior instructors in his lifetime: Taky Kimura (Seattle), James Lee (Oakland), and Dan Inosanto (Los Angeles). In 1970, Bruce Lee advised Dan Inosanto to “officially” close the doors of the J.F.G.F. Institute, and continue teaching the students in his “backyard gym” in Carson, California. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1281. Evelyn Laye. Outstanding

vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 profile photo of Laye in a pearl-trimmed gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “With my very best wishes to Mr. Bloom, from Evelyn Laye,” with another sentiment in the top left corner, also in Laye’s hand, “40 Years ago you were Mr. Bloom, Now you are Leslie to me & I sign myself with love, Boo, 1965.” Also signed in orange pencil below the first signature by the photographer, “Sasha.” In fine condition, with an inscription in another hand at the top left corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1282. Gypsy Rose Lee. TLS, one page,

3.5 x 4.75, no date. In a brief letter to acclaimed Phoenix Book Shop owner, Robert Wilson, Lee writes, in full: “I have a miserable pen, so please excuse typing.

As for my favorite play— I should say it would be ‘Star and Garter.’”

Trimmed edges, a stray smudge of ink, and a few trivial brushes to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1284. Vivien Leigh. Vintage

ballpoint signature, “& with love Vivien,” on an off-white 9 x 5 trimmed preprinted Christmas card. In fine condition, with trimmed top edge, a few creases, and a couple light pencil lines. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Ravishing glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of Lollobrigida in a sequined top, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with scattered creases and impressions, including some over the facial area, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the end of the sentiment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

“The small operation she had to have on her leg was completely successful, and she has been away on holiday in France” 1283. Vivien Leigh. Crisp ALS, one page, 6 x 8, personal letterhead, April 14, 1964. Leigh writes, in full: “How very sweet of you to write, thank you so much. Of course, I would absolutely love to see you before I go in mid-June. Thank you too, for enquiring after Suzanne. The small operation she had to have on her leg was completely successful, and she has been away on holiday in France. All the boys are doing splendidly, also.”

In fine condition. This letter bears Leigh’s rare “Vivien Olivier” signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1285. Gina Lollobrigida.

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Luminous oversized Lombard portrait 1286. Carole Lombard. American actress (1908–1942) who enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s, and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On January 16, 1942, the plane in which Lombard was traveling en route to a war bond rally crashed into Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 aboard. Radiant vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of a seated Lombard gazing dreamily upward, signed and inscribed in green ink, “For Peggy Dean, a great deal of love, always, Carole.” Small edge tear (confined to margin), a few unobtrusive creases, and some scattered subtle silvering, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1287. Sophia Loren.

1290. Sophia Loren. Captivating vintage

Two different sexy satinfinish 8 x 10 photos, each signed in blue felt tip by Loren. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

matte-finish 11 x 14 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Minna, With affection, Sophia.”

Mild toning and soiling to the corners, a white surface mark towards the top left corner, and the signature a bit light, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1288. Sophia Loren. Satin-finish 8 x 20

photo of Loren looking at herself in a mirror, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1291. Peter Lorre.

1289. Sophia Loren. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Loren balancing on two rocks in a pond, fanning her skirt, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Stage Door Canteen! All the best!

Peter Lorre,” on an offwhite 5 x 4.25 sheet. In fine condition, with light toning and irregularly trimmed edges. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1292. Bela Lugosi. Bold vintage

pencil signature, “Bela Lugosi,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.75 sheet. Light creasing, trimmed edges, and a small tear to the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1293. Bela Lugosi. Bold and large vintage purple ink signature, “Bela Lugosi,” on an off-white 4 x 3.75 sheet. Doublematted and framed with a classic photo of Lugosi as Dracula, giving his finest vampiric stare, to an overall size of 13.25 x 18. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Captivating image of a young and distinguished Lugosi

1295. Bela Lugosi. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 headand-shoulders photo of Lugosi in a tuxedo, signed crisply in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some light discoloration and dings to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Spectacular oversized Lugosi portrait presented to “a pal for an afternoon and a friend fore ever,”in the midst of a Dracula tour of California 1294. Bela Lugosi. Exceptional oversized vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen to radio reporter Fred Johnson, “To Fred Johnson, a pal for an afternoon and a friend fore ever. Bela Lugosi” and adding “San Francisco in August 1928” farther down the image. In fine condition, with some scattered light edge marks, creases and tears, some light silvering to darker areas, and some light discoloration to left edge of background. Lugosi was in the midst of performing Dracula in San Francisco to rave reviews, where the Columbia Theatre maintained a nurse on their staff to deal with approximately a dozen fainting spells by audience members per night. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1301. Fredric March. Cap1296. Myrna Loy. Glamorous

color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “For ‘Gene’ Every good wish, Myrna Loy.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1297. Jeanette MacDonald.

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 headand-shoulders photo, signed in red fountain pen. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, scattered creases and surface impressions, mounting remnants to reverse, and a bit of trivial silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1298. Anna Magnani. Vintage

fountain pen signature, “Anna Magnani,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3.75 sheet. In fine condition, with light toning to the bottom edge and a pencil notation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1299. Jayne Mansfield. Great

vintage ballpoint signature, “Jayne Mansfield,” on a light blue 5 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

tivating vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Earl Leas, My Sincere Thanks, Fredric March.” In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature and inscription and corner tip creasing.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce and desirable vintage photo, signed by the comedic pair 1302. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.

Fantastic vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Boots, Dean Martin” and “Jerry Lewis.” In fine condition, with some scattered creasing, light rippling along the top and bottom edges, and light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. A remarkable find, featuring two young, legendary icons. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1303. Dean Martin. Food and 1300. Jayne Mansfield. Vin-

tage glossy 3.5 x 5 candid photo, from June of 1964, of Mansfield being lifted in the air by her husband Mickey Hargitay, signed in blue ballpoint. Moderate contrast to second half of last name of signature, and scattered light wear and rubbing to finish, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

beverage check, 3.5 x 7 from the Beverly Hills Tennis Club, dated March 30, 1971, for a total of $5.90 for breakfast, signed at the bottom in pencil by Martin. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Martin honors his contract with NBC “notwithstanding any statements or rumors which you may have heard” 1305. Dean Martin.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, July 11, 1955. Document affirming Martin’s intention to honor his contract, despite rumors to the contrary. In part: “Notwithstanding any statements or rumors which you may have heard to the contrary, please be advised…that I am and will continue to be and hold myself ready, willing and able to render and perform my services.” Horizontal fold through bottom portion of signature, punch holes to top edge, mild edge toning, and file notations to top, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1306. Groucho Marx. Person-

al check, 6.25 x 2.75, partially filled out and signed by Marx, payable to Safeway Stores for $56.37, May 1, 1971. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with expected stamps to both sides, with some light show-through from stamps on reverse.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1308. Raymond Massey.

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Massey as Abraham Lincoln, signed in the bottom edge in blue felt tip, “With my best wishes, Raymond Massey, ‘77.” In fine condition, with light toning and mild rippling to the top and bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1309. Marilyn Maxwell. DS signed “Mari-

lyn Maxwell,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, February 1963. AGVA Standard Form of Artists Engagement Contract between Maxwell and the Scheppers Brothers regarding a performance at the Nat’L Orange Show in San Bernadino, California, on March 18, 1963, between the hours of 4:00pm to 7:30pm in the Swing Auditorium. Creasing along the edges, two small tears, a stamp and two pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1310. Marie McDonald. Glamorous glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for Guest in the House, signed in fountain pen, “Marie McDonald.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, dings, and marks, a small tear to the bottom right corner, and silvering to some of the darker areas of the image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1307. Raymond Massey.

Domineering glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, with best wishes, Raymond Massey, 1981.”

In fine condition, with scattered light surface impressions, lightly trimmed edges, a faint central vertical crease lightly affecting the inscription and one letter of the signature, and some irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1311. Dorothy McGuire.

Vintage glossy 10.5 x 13.25 20th Century Fox publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Gene Andrewski, Thank you, Dorothy McGuire.” Publicity caption is taped to reverse. In very good condition, with scattered bends and creases, trimmed edges, and mild rippling to finish. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Incredibly rare oversized portrait of McQueen from Nevada Smith 1312. Steve McQueen. Matte-finish 13.75 x 11 Chester Walter Maydole photo of McQueen from the film, Nevada Smith, affixed to a cardstock mount of the same size, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Minna—See I didn’t forget. My best, Steve McQueen.”

In fine condition, with an inoffensive horizontal crease to the right edge and corner bends. A crisp and commanding image of the legendary anti-hero and the first of its size we have ever offered.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

1313. Victor McLaglen. Rare vintage

1315. Ethel Merman. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Merman in a sequined gown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Joseph Gregg, All good wishes, Ethel Merman.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases, with one through portion of inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

sepia matte-finish 7.75 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Florence E. Lamport, with my best wishes, Sincerely, Victor McLaglen.” In fine condition, with some light creasing and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1316. Charles Middleton.

1314. Marisa Mell.

Actress (1939–1992) who became a cult figure of 1960s Italian B-movies. Striking glossy 3.75 x 6 headand-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. Scattered light surface dings and impressions, and moderate contrast to the signature, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Charles Middleton,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip. Matted with a photo of Middleton as Emporer Ming the Merciless, to an overall size of 12 x 14. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1317. Patsy Ruth Miller. Glossy

10 x 8 scene from the 1923 silent film version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, with Miller as the compassionate gypsy Esmeralda giving Quasimodo (Lon Chaney, Sr.) some water, signed in blue felt tip. Minor smudging to “Pa” and some corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1318. Juliet Mills.

1321. Ricardo Montalban. Handsome vintage

Pretty vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Dear Ray, Till we meet again, With love, Juliet Mills.” In fine condition, with a trivial spot of soiling over the facial area and a tiny pin hole to each corner.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Montalban seated crosslegged, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To John with the sincere ‘saludos’ of your pal, Ricardo Montalban.” In very good condition, with moderate rippling, light discoloration from water exposure, and light adhesive remnants to the left and bottom edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1319. Sal Mineo.

Stand-out vintage fountain pen signature, “Sal Mineo,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4 sheet with a clipped photo affixed to the top left corner. In fine condition, with trimmed edges and two pencil notations at the bottom edge. Accompanied by three unsigned photos of Mineo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Beautiful vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Mi amigo Ruth, Maria Montez.”

In very good condition, with scattered creasing, some rippling and a small tear along the right edge, surface impressions, and some trivial silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Marilyn cuts a salary check to her personal hairdresser

1320. Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc., business check, 8 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to Agnes Flanagan for $275.00, March 14, 1960. Typed memo line reads, “Salary W.E. 3/11/60.” Matted and framed with a beautiful color portrait of Monroe to an overall size of 16 x 17.25. In fine condition, with stamp and cancellation holes to body, two small “MM” stamps over signature, and Marilyn’s signature just a shade or two light, but completely legible. Flanagan was Monroe’s hairdresser for over 10 years, who also did her hair before her funeral. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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1322. Maria Montez.

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Uncommon and highly-desirable Flying Circus image signed by the entire comedic congregation 1323. Monty Python. Glossy 8 x 6 photo of the whole troupe from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, each dressed as one of their signature characters, signed in blue felt tip by John Cleese, in blue ballpoint by Terry Gilliam and Graham Chapman, in black felt tip by Terry Jones, in green felt tip by Michael Palin, and in purple felt tip

by Eric Idle. In fine condition, with light toning, trivial creasing to two corners, and an authentication label on the reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. A perfect capture of the men who brought ‘Pythonesque’ comedy into the mainstream.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“Keep riding those ‘Happy Trails!’”

1326. Victor Moore. Vintage

matte-finish 10.25 x 13.5 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Daniel, The man who knows everybody, Your friend, Victor Moore.” Trimmed right and bottom edge, mild edge rippling, and some scattered light silvering, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1324. Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels. Two

crisp and bold vintage fountain pen signatures and inscriptions, “To Jerry, Keep riding those ‘Happy Trails,’ ‘The Lone Ranger,’ Clayton Moore, 1950,” and “To Jerry, You do like ‘Lone Ranger’ say and you be ‘Kemo Sabay’ too, ‘Tonto,’ Jay Silverheels,” on a 5.5 x 4.5 yellow album page. In fine condition, with a small tear to the bottom edge with a piece of reparative tape on the reverse. A fantastic piece bringing the Lone Ranger and Tonto together once again. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1325. Grace Moore.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Moore in black fishnet gloves, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Neal from Grace Moore.” Scattered creases and surface marks, and some surface and finish loss to top right edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1327. Helen Morgan. Striking

vintage sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-shoulders photo with an irregularly-shaped image area, as intended, signed in fountain pen.

In fine condition, with silvering to the darker areas of the image, and slightly irregular ink adhesion to the beginning and end of the signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1328. Zero Mostel. Sheet music to

‘Matchmaker’ from Fiddler on the Roof, 9 x 12, five pages, signed on the front cover in felt tip, “love, Zero Mostel.” In fine condition, with a few light creases to cover and some mild irregular ink adhesion.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1329. Paul Muni. Academy Award winner (1895–1967) considered Warner Brothers’ most prestigious actor during the 1930s. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen, “With all good wishes, Paul Muni.” In fine condition, with a couple stray ink marks and spots of soiling around signature and sentiment, a couple corner dings, and a small repaired tear to right edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1333. Patricia Neal. Color glossy

8 x 10 half-length photo of Neal in a green dress before a vibrant pink background, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1334. Patricia Neal.

1330. Carmel Myers. Fetching

vintage sepia matte-finish 10.75 x 13.5 three-quarter length photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Sylvia, What a Gal—What a Pal—What a ‘Slug!’ With my love, Carmel Myers.” In fine condition, with some trivial creasing and light silvering to some of the darker areas. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1331. Nita Naldi.

American silent film actress (1894-1961), she appeared with Valentino in Blood and Sand and the silent Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Happy New Year card signed “Nita,” 8.5 x 5.5. Naldi writes inside, “Love & Bushels of Good Luck for Sidney Gordon—a Genuinely Talented Thespian,” followed by, “Darling Just know Lathrop joins me in good luck and wishes.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 12.5 x 10 photo from The Day the Earth Stood Still, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1335. Pola Negri. Glam-

orous glossy 8 x 10 photo of Negri draped in fur and pearls, signed in black felt tip.

Two vertical creases passing through the facial area, one passing through a single letter of the signature, a small area of impressions, and binder dings to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1332. Anna Neagle. Lovely vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of a bejeweled Neagle with a flower in her hair, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Anna Neagle.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1336. Pola Negri.

Captivating pearl-finish 11 x 14 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To C. Allen Smith, Best wishes—Pola Negri.” In fine condition, with light rippling along the edges.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1337. Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo

of the young couple, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, with Harriet using her maiden name, “To Ken Browne, Best wishes, Harriet Hilliard and” “Ozzie Nelson.” Scattered creasing, a faint paperclip impression, and a tack hole to the top edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1338. Greta Nissen. Pearl-finish 10 x

12.5 Russell Ball photo of Nissen cuddling a kitten, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Allen, from Greta Nissen.” In very good condition, with some light creasing, lightly trimmed edges, a rusty paperclip impression at the top, and mild brushing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1339. David Niven. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Niven in a tuxedo, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes! David Niven.” Scattered light creasing, toning along the edges, and three half binder holes along the right edge, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1340. Kim Novak. Glossy 8 x 10 close-

up photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “For Mary Ann, Sincerely, Kim Novak.” Some scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1341. Kim Novak. Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Novak holding onto a rope and half-full glass, signed and inscribed in purple felt tip “For Arthur, Best wishes, Kim Novak.”

In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and creases. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1342. Edmond O’Brien. Glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for Sing, Boy, Sing, signed in blue ballpoint, “Sincerely, Edmond O’Brien.” Light creasing and toning, two half binder holes to the right edge, a faint area of rubbing lightly affecting the signature, and irregular ink adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1343. Edmond O’Brien. Glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for The Great Imposter, signed in blue ballpoint, “Sincerely, Edmond O’Brien.” Light creasing, surface impressions lightly affecting the facial area, a few spots of soiling, and slighty irregular ink adhesion to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1344. Pat O’Brien. Vintage sepia textured matte-finish 11 x 14 closeup photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with light rippling, silvering to the darker areas of the image, and the signature and inscription barely legible due to poor contrast. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1345. Maureen O’Hara. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of O’Hara as Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few fingerprints to bottom portion of image.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1346. Maureen O’Hara. Ravishing glossy 8 x 10 head-andshoulders photo of the actress in a low-cut dress and dramatic hair, signed in black felt tip, “Maureen O’Hara.” In very fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1347. Peter O’Toole. Vintage

1351. Laurence Olivier. Glossy

pearl-finish 11 x 14 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of O’Toole as King Henry II in Becket, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Minni, Love Peter O’Toole.” In fine condition, with some light corner creasing and slight contrast to the signature and inscription. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photo of Olivier in character as Henry V, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with light corner creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1348. Warner Oland. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 7 x 8.75 photo, signed and inscribed in pencil, “To my dear Miss Cissavart, with kind greetings, Warner Oland.” In very good condition, with creasing, lightly trimmed edges, a block of discoloration, corner tip loss to the top left, and some scattered light pencil and ink marks towards the bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

per glossy 8 x 10 photo of Olivier seated on the arm of a chair, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1353. Laurence Olivier.

1349. The Old Dark House. Extremely scarce

ALS,signed “Eva Moore,” one page, 3.75 x 4.25, no date. Moore writes a brief response to a collector. In full: “I send my autograph with pleasure”; and an ink signature, “J. B. Priestley,” on an off-white card. Matted with two photos from the film, to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very good condition, with moderate toning to letter and a caption affixed under Priestly’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1350. Laurence Olivier. Two dif-

ferent glossy 8 x 10 photos, one featuring Olivier in character, signed in black ballpoint, and the other an image of the actor looking debonair in a suit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1352. Laurence Olivier. Dap-

TLS signed “Olivier,” one page, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 11, 1975.

Olivier sends appreciation to a fan, in full: “Thank you for your immensely kind letter. I am so pleased you enjoyed Love Among the Ruins and do appreciate your taking the trouble to write and tell me so.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1354. Maria Ouspenskaya. Oscar-nominat-

ed, Russian-born actress (18876–1949) best remembered for her portrayal of Maleva, the old fortune teller in the 1941 horror classic, The Wolf Man. Ouspenskaya died from a stroke several days after receiving severe burns in a house fire, which she had caused by falling asleep while smoking a cigarette. Vintage ink signature, “Maria Ouspenskaya,” on a pink 5.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition, with some trivial spotting and two pencil notations towards the bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1355. Debra Paget. Sultry glossy 11 x

14 photo of Paget in a revealing shimmering gown and jeweled tiara, signed in black felt tip, “God bless you, Debra Paget.” In fine condition, with a few light creases near the facial area. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1356. Katina Paxinou. Greek actress

(1900–1973) who won the 1943 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in For Whom the Bell Tolls. Pretty vintage mattefinish 3.25 x 6 head-and-shoulders photo of the actress in pearls, signed in fountain pen, “Katina Paxinou,” and inscribed in a another hand and pen, “To Tom, with my best wishes.” In fine condition, with light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1357. Gregory Peck. Debonair glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, With appreciation and kind regards, Gregory Peck.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and a small circular impression affecting the facial area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Mr. Musgrove said over the phone that ‘George Cukor’ ramrodded the whole thing” 1359. Mary Pickford. TLS signed

“Mary,” one page, 6.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, January 21, 1963. Letter to George Cukor.

In part: “What an evening that was…

I hope I lived up to your expectations of me. I was thrown a little off by my dress, which I thought made me look, shall we say, fat. The other disturbing element was when I began to talk about Mr. Zukor and yesteryear, I actually couldn’t go on because of the choking lump in my throat…One of the most outstanding moments of the evening was when you whispered to me that my acting of fifty years ago was as modern as the methods used today.” Under her signature, Pickford adds a short postscript which reads, “I thought that this might amuse you, Mr. Musgrove said over the phone that ‘George Cukor’ ramrodded the whole thing.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Pickford thanks California Governor Goodwin for his attentiveness to a request for her godson: “Don and I realize that all such matters must go through the appointed boards and commissions and we are also cognisant of the fact that the choices are made on competitive ratings” 1358. Mary Pickford. TLS signed “Mary,” one page, 6.75 x 9.75, personal letterhead, May 16, 1956.

Pickford writes a letter of thanks to California Governor Goodwin J. Knight, in part: “I am also grateful to Mr. Jenner and Mr. Seth Gordon for their assistance and suggestions for my godson. Both Don and I realize that all such matters must go through the appointed boards and commissions and we are also cognisant of the fact that the choices are made on competitive ratings. I seldom make such a request but in Donald Chalif’s case I know him to be a fine, clean, conscientious man and should he pass the examination for a Fish and Game Warden I feel confident he would do an excellent job. Now away from business and to the social. Buddy and I are entertaining Their Serene Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Liechtenstein on Wednesday, May 23rd. You will probably receive, in the same mail, a formal invitation to join us and meet, I am told, a very charming couple.” In very good condition, with toning, a few ink notations, office stamps to the top of the letter, and the mailing envelope and transmittal sheet stapled to the top left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, a mail transmittal sheet, a Western Union telegram, and an invitation to the ‘Man of the Year’ Dinner Dance honoring Mary Pickford. Aside from acting as governor, Knight was also a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles, and presided over weddings and divorces for various Hollywood stars.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1360. George Peppard. Color glossy

8 x 10 photo of Peppard posing on a roof top, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1365. Luise Rainer. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Rainer wearing a fur coat and gazing off into the distance, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy image quality. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1361. Jane Powell. Early glossy

1366. Claude Rains. Glossy 8

8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Erin, My first photo sitting, Sally Rand.” Scattered surface creasing, marks, a block of toning, and a few light spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

x 10 photo of Rains seated at the foot of a cat statue, signed in fountain pen, “Greetings from Claude Rains.” In very good condition, with some light creasing and rippling, and a bit of irregular ink adhesion to the first name of the signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1362. Jane Powell.

Two different glossy 8 x 10 photos, each featuring Powell posing in a bathing suit, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1363. William Powell. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promotional photo for Behind the Make-Up, signed in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “William Powell.” In very good condition, with light creasing and surface marks, and mild silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1367. Sally Rand.

Gorgeous glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Rand shielding herself with a huge plumage of feathers, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Joe, a fellow Missourian, Your fan. Sally Rand.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1364. Vincent P r i c e . Tw o

glossy photos: 8 x 10 promotional photo for Confessions of an Opium Eater, signed in black felt tip; and a scene from The Pit and the Pendulum, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light toning and a trivial spot of surface loss to the first image, and a rough edge to the second image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1368. Basil Rathbone.

Ballpoint signature, “Basil Rathbone,” on a salmoncolored 4.5 x 6 album page, with collector’s pencil notations along bottom edge. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1369. Basil Rathbone. Dashing vintage

1372. Anne Revere. Glossy 8 x

10 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Dragonwyck, signed and inscribed in brown felt tip “To Joe Gregg, with best wishes, Anne Revere ‘79.” In very good condition, with scattered bends, creases, and surface impressions, some light soiling to lower border, and some irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Good wishes, Basil Rathbone.” In fine condition, with mild contrast to the light, but legible signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Redford sets his agency straight and proclaims: “my current price in the marketplace for a motion picture is $3,000,000” 1370. Robert Redford. DS,

two pages, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter from Redford to the William Morris Agency detailing a list of projects which Redford will not be obligated to pay the agency commissions for. The list includes The Electric Horseman, Ordinary People, Thorn Birds, Time and Again, and several others. and adds, “In addition, I have advised you that my current price in the marketplace for a motion picture is $3,000,000 against varying percentages.” Signed in full by Redford at the bottom of the second page. In fine condition Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1371. Robert Redford. DS, four pages,

8.5 x 13, February 16, 1979. Agreement between Redford and Carl Pohlad for the sale of $67,000 of stock of C. A. S. Corporation from a third-party interest.

Signed at the conclusion by Redford, Pohlad, and two witnesses.

Punch and staple holes to top, and a few edge tears to signed page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare and visually striking letter to ‘Pawnee Bill’ from Otto Ringling 1373. Otto Ringling.

Uncommon TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, ornate and colorful Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth letterhead, June 24, 1909. In a brief letter of receipt to Major G. W. ‘Pawnee Bill’ Lillie, Ringling writes, in full: “Your check #82 for $1000.00, dated June 21st. received, to apply on contract.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a couple passing through signature, mild overall toning, and some light creasing and wrinkling. An excellent businessman and extremely efficient circus manager, Otto was responsible for many of the mergers effected by the brothers in the early 1900s. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1374. Edward G. Robinson. Handsome

vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Edward G. Robinson.” In fine condition, with a few trivial spots of soiling and light rippling. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1375. Ginger Rogers. Two glossy pho-

tos, 7.25 x 9.25 and 8 x 10, the first featuring Rogers perched atop a piano in a see-through gown, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jerry, With my very best wishes always, Ginger Rogers,” and a close-up head-and-shoulders shot, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, Warmest good wishes, from Ginger Rogers, signed 1984.” In fine condition, with light surface creasing and a few dings to the smaller image. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1376. Ginger Rogers. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of Rogers from early in her career, signed in black felt tip, “Blessings from Ginger Rogers.”

In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1377. Mickey Rooney. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Rooney enjoying a nip outdoors, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light rubbing to finish. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1379. Lillian Russell. Singer, actress, flamboyant beauty of the Gay Nineties (1861-1922). Distinguished vintage pearl-finish 3.5 x 7.25 cabinet photo by the Falk Studio of Russell in a lace dress, affixed to a slightly larger cardstock mount to an overall size of 4.5 x 8.5, signed and inscribed vertically on the mount in fountain pen, “To Lee, From Lillian Russell.” In very good condition, with light toning, some trivial soiling, and a small tear lightly affecting the signature, some light surface rubbing, a missing corner tip, and a diagonal crease to the photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1380. Rosalind Russell.

Vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 8.5 head-and-shoulders photo of the actress gazing ahead, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frank, All good wishes, Rosalind Russell.”

In fine condition, with light spots of discoloration to the facial area, and trivial silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1378. Jane Russell.

Stunning vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Russell in a shimmering gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Joe, God Bless, Jane Russell.” A few trivial creases, a faint paperclip impression, and some light contrast to the end of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1381. Rosalind Russell. ALS signed “Rosalind,” three pages

both sides, 10.5 x 6.5, Hotel Pierre letterhead, September 17. After losing her mother, Russell writes a note of thanks to a thoughtful friend, in part: “How can I begin to thank you for your wonderful letter? I meant so much to me (& always will). No matter how prepared one is—a shock when the end comes—& no one can ever replace one’s mother! Mine was very special & was the only one who ever encouraged me when I first wanted to go into the theatre!” Central horizontal and vertical folds, a bend to the lower right corner of the first page, a light diagonal crease, Russell’s name written across the top of the front page in another hand, and light toning along the central fold, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1382. Albert Salmi. Glossy 8

1386. Sci-Fi: This Island Earth. Vintage glossy 8 x 10

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Albert Salmi.” In very good condition, with scattered light surface creasing, a few small dings along the left edge, and some light horizontal surface marks over the lower portion of the image. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

promotional photo, featuring Dr. Meacham being attacked by the Mutant, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Paul, Sincerely, Rex Reason,” and in blue felt tip, “Reg Parton, ‘The Mutant.’” Scattered creasing and impressions, and a few small repaired tears, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1387. Sci-Fi: Vickers and Reason. Two color

1383. Ann Savage. Four photos, all approximately 8 x 10, various finishes, each signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases to a couple of photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1384. Sci-Fi: John Agar. Two

color book photos, 9.75 x 13.5, one featuring a poster for Tarantula, and the other a poster for The Mole People, each signed in black felt tip, “John Agar.” In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1385. Sci-Fi: Ray Harryhausen. Two color

book photos,10 x 13.75 and 14.25 x 10, one featuring a poster for H. G. Wells First Men in the Moon, and the other a poster for The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

book photos, 10 x 14, one featuring a poster for Attack of the 50 ft. Woman, signed in black felt tip, “Yvonne Vickers,” and the other a poster for This Island Earth, signed in black felt tip, “Rex Reason.”

In fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

At the moment I’m putting the finishing touches to my latest film ‘Hoffman’...I play the title role and it’s a very demanding one and somewhat different to anything I’ve done before” 1388. Peter Sellers. TLS, one page onionskin paper, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, December 6, 1969. Sellers writes to an admirer, in part: “At the moment I’m putting the finishing touches to my latest film—’Hoffman’—at Elstree Studios. I play the title role and it’s a very demanding one and somewhat different to anything I’ve done before; I hope you will go and see it when it’s released over there.” In fine condition, with light corner creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1389. David O. Selznick. TLS signed “David,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 6, 1961. In a brief and urgent letter to H. N. Swanson, Selznick writes, in full: “We are losing the best time to make a deal for ‘The Wall.’ May I hear from you as to what you are doing about it?” In fine condition, with a few staple marks to the top left corner and a faint, erased pencil notation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1392. Alastair Sim.

Scottish character actor (1900–1976), best remembered for the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 film Scrooge, and for his portrayal of Miss Fritton, the headmistress in two St. Trinian’s films. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Alastair Sim,” on a light green 4.5 x 4 album page, with a collector’s notation along top edge. In fine condition, with some mild edge toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Just don’t sit there—sell it!!!”

1390. Rod Serling.

TLS signed “Rod,” one page, 5 x 7, personal letterhead, March 24.

In a letter to Swannie, a famed Hollywood literary publicist, Serling writes, in full: “The attached is The Rack and treat it gently—it’s my favorite baby. I don’t know if this is of importance but the version you have runs roughly one hour and seventeen minutes just as it stands. Its transition to screenplay would not be difficult at all. I would appreciate it if in your mimeoing, you’d add: ‘Copyright by the author.’ Blanche is sending you a note with further explanation as to the Theatre Guild’s hold on it after the production, April 12th. Best regards and just don’t sit there—sell it!!!”

In very good condition, with scattered light creasing, light toning, some light soiling, and a few stray ink marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1393. Jean Simmons. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Simmons in an off-the-shoulder gown, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1394. Red Skelton. Handsome glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Joseph, My thanks, Red Skelton.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface impressions and a few overlapping paperclip impressions at the top left edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1391. Sheet Music. Nine sets of vintage sheet music, each measuring approximately 9 x 12, each signed in fountain pen or felt tip by an actor or actress. Signers are: Kathryn Grayson, Ruby Keeler, June Allyson, Jan Sterling, Donald O’Connor, Alexis Smith, Jimmy Wakely, Frankie Thomas, and Anita Page. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, rubbing, wear, a central horizontal fold, and some small tears.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Sinatra sends George Burns a letter on the disastrous heels of Queen Elizabeth’s party in 1983 1395. Frank Sinatra. TLS signed “The Kid!,” one page, 6.5 x 8.75, per-

sonal letterhead, March 7, 1983. Sinatra writes to George Burns, addressing the letter to “Silverthroat,” in full: “Your contribution to the Queen’s party has people still talking. I don’t know what they’re talking about, but they’re still talking. For myself, I was looking at your clothing and I’d like to know who’s your tailor! No jokes George, I love you dearly for being the friend that you are.” In fine condition, with some light creasing and toning. In March of 1983, the Reagans hosted a party in honor of Queen Elizabeth, and gave Sinatra the responsibility of organizing the dinner at the 20th Century Fox Studio in Hollywood. It was an infamous momentus evening—Sinatra bungled his lines, forgot to announce the queen, opting to blow kisses to the First Lady instead, and became exceedingly rude when Elizabeth turned down his offer to tour the studio. Burns was also part of the entertainment, delivering off color jokes, some of which, according to Frank, had “people still talking.” The Reagans were humiliated, and their attempt to show appreciation for the hospitality they received while at Windsor Castle had, much in part to Sinatra, been miserably botched. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1396. Red Skelton. Glossy 8 x

1398. Barbara Stanwyck. Glossy 8 x 10 public-

10 close-up photo of the comedian enjoying a hearty laugh, signed in black felt tip, “My thanks, Red Skelton.” In fine condition, with scattered spotting to the finish.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1397. Alison Skipworth. Eng-

lish Broadway and screen actress (1863–1952), she starred opposite W. C. Fields in If I Had a Million, Tillie and Gus, Alice in Wonderland, and Six of a Kind. Scarce vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Edward Barry, Yours with every good wish, Alison Skipworth, August 1936.” Scattered surface creasing, two diagonal creases, one of which passes through the inscription and one letter of the last name of the signature, and light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

ity photo of the lovely actress in a white dress, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, “To Joseph Gregg, from Barbara Stanwyck.” In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions and surface dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1399. James Stewart. Two

photos: color glossy 8 x 10 of an exceptionally young Stewart, signed in black felt tip; and a Volpe print, 8.25 x 10.5, featuring Stewart from his 1940 film, The Philadelphia Story, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial corner bend to each. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Preparing to fire his children’s well-liked governess, Stewart surprisingly blurts “to hell with the kids”

1400. James Stewart. ALS signed “Jim,” one page both sides, 7 x 10.25, personal

letterhead, and the date October 15, 1951, written in another hand in the top right hand corner. In part: “Dear Gary–Thanks for the good letters…I don’t see how the kids stand that governess they have now. We will have to get someone else I think, before I get home, as I don’t know weather [sic] I can take that–to hell with the kids. I can’t tell you how great this is down here…It was a smart move to come down here…I think you had better tell them to go ahead with the dam–I would sure raise hell about it if I owned property below the dam but if that is all worked out O. K. I would think it would be smart to put a well-protected spill gate in the dam so that it could be completely emptied…

Once this rest is over I want to get home and not sit on a damn boat for five days. I’ll make arrangements here and let you know if I need help. Keep pretty close tab on the house. We thought Ronald sounded a little sad when we talked to him. Did you forget to salute?” In fine condition, a few creases and two punch holes to the top, affecting a couple words of text. With four young children at home, including new twin daughters, family life began to wear on Stewart, who came to relish time away and his personal freedom, as he did in Oregon while filming Bend of the River. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1401. James Stewart. Notarized DS, signed “James M. Stewart,” five onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, January 1, 1964. Stewart and his partners of Winecup 2 appoint Guy Gadbois general manager of their partnership. Signed on the third page by Stewart, his wife Gloria, and four others. In fine condition, with staple and punch holes to top, and a horizontal fold near bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“JFK attended my show, and requested coming back stage. It was 1958, and he was senator at the time...I told him he would one day be President.

He looked at me with surprise, and said, ‘Tempest, I hope you are right!’”

1402. Tempest Storm. Burlesque queen who in the late 1950s, had her breasts, or her ‘moneymakers’ as she called them, insured by Lloyds of London for one million dollars. Two items: ALS signed “Tempest Storm The Queen of Burlesque,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead with a printed image of Storm along the left edge, no date. Storm writes to a fan, in part: “I am honored to be known as ‘The Queen of Burlesque,’ still after all these years. My work has been very rewarding, and I have had the pleasure of being with some of the most influential men of our time, including John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley. One evening in early 1957 Elvis asked to meet me back stage after one of my shows. He was truly kind, warm, and quite beautiful, so we started dating. One night, he came to my hotel, through the back, climbing over a fence, and ripping his pants. There he stood at the door with his trousers torn almost in half. I laughed and told him he was ‘already half way ready’…As was the case with Elvis, JFK attended my show, and requested coming back stage. It was 1958, and he was senator at the time…When we met for nights of passion in Washington, it would be at the Mayflower Hotel. I told him he would one day be President. He looked at me with surprise, and said, ‘Tempest, I hope you are right!’”; and a glossy 8 x 10 composite photo featuring an image of Tempest and Elvis, signed in blue felt tip, “Tempest Storm, Queen of Burlesque.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1403. Superman: Noel Neill.

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Superman holding Lois Lane, perched on one arm, signed in blue felt tip, “Noel Neill.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1404. Gloria Swanson. Pro-

gram for the New York Theatre Organ Society’s presentation of From Silents to Sound at the Beacon Theatre on May 8, 1967, tri-fold, 6.25 x 11, signed in the top border in fountain pen, “Gloria Swanson.” In fine condition, with a few light spots of scattered creasing and soiling, and four pieces of adhesive remnant on the back of the last page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1405. Gloria Swanson. Beau-

tiful semi-glossy 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Lester, a happy heart, Gloria Swanson, 1977.” Some light surface creasing and impressions, and a paperclip impression to the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1406. Gloria Swanson. Mattefinish sepia 7.75 x 9.75 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To William Van Buskirk, Greetings, Gloria Swanson.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal crease passing through the facial area, a diagonal crease to the lower right, a few pencil additions to the image in another hand, and some light discoloration towards the bottom left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1407. Anthea Sylbert. Costume designer known for her work on such films as Chinatown, Rosemary’s Baby, King Kong, Julia, Bad Company, The Heartbreak Kid, and Carnal Knowledge. Three original color gouache costume sketches, 14.5 x 19.5, each featuring a different installment of outfits for Candice Bergen’s character, Susan, from the film Carnal Knowledge, one complete with a swatch of fabric stapled to the top left of the canvas, mirroring the outfit in the sketch, and each signed in black felt tip, “Anthea Sylbert.” Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 25. In fine condition, with a staple and a few staple marks to the top left of one. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Anthea Sylbert. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1408. Anthea Sylbert. Two

original color gouache costume sketches, 14.5 x 19.5, each featuring an outfit worn

by Warren Beatty’s character, Nicky, from the film The Fortune, one complete with a swatch of fabric stapled to the top left corner from the outfit pictured, and each signed in black felt tip, “Anthea Sylbert.” Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 25. In fine condition, with light toning and soiling. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Anthea Sylbert. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1409. Anthea Sylbert. Two

original color g o u a ch e co stume sketches, 14.5 x 19.5, each featuring an outfit for Stockard Channing’s character, Freddie, from the film The Fortune, each complete with a swatch of fabric from the respective outfit pictured, and each signed in black felt tip, “Anthea Sylbert.” Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 25.

In fine condition, with light toning, and some mild soiling to the right edge of one sketch. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Anthea Sylbert. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Tate signs money over to lover and fellow Manson murder victim Jay Sebring

1410. Sharon Tate. Scarce TLS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, August 20, 1965. An official letter to the William Morris Agency. In part: “As an accommodation to me, I request that all monies which you may receive on my account be paid, after deduction of any commissions payable to you by me, to and in the name of Thomas Jay Sebring at Sebring’s International…. You shall not be held responsible or in any way accountable for the disposition, by Mr. Sebring, of such funds. Your responsibility with regard to such funds shall end when a check payable to Mr. Sebring has been either delivered to him personally or deposited in the U.S. Mail addressed to him as indicated above.” Light handling wear, a couple small spots of toning, and a few marginal creases, otherwise fine, clean condition.

Jay Sebring (1933–1969), who came to prominence as a “hairdresser to the stars,” first met Tate at a party at the famed Whiskey a Go-Go nightclub in 1964. The two began a romantic relationship and were engaged after Sebring’s divorce in 1965. Tate, a starlet on the rise, instructed the William Morris Agency to turn over all the money she made from modeling and movies to her boyfriend at Sebring International. Though their engagement ended when Tate fell in love with her Fearless Vampire Killers director, Roman Polanski, Sebring remained close to the actress and also befriended Polanski. On August 8, 1969, Tate, Sebring and several other friends dined together at a Mexican restaurant and then returned to Tate’s rented residence at 10050 Cielo Drive in the Hollywood Hills.

Late that night, three of Charles Manson’s followers entered the home.

By the time the intruders left in the wee hours of the following morning, Sebring, Tate, her unborn child, and three others were dead. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I’ll put on my tight shoes and bit tie, dust off my umbrella and bowler, put a carnation in my button-hole, and we will dine in style and drink some wine at one of the local greasy-spoons!”

1411. Robert Taylor. Two items: TLS signed “Bob,” one page,

7.25 x 10.25, personal beige letterhead, July 26. In a brief letter to Radie, Taylor writes, in full: “Hope your ‘quiet evening at home’ wasn’t too much of a shock to your system and that I wasn’t too unforgivably bad a host. I just ain’t accustomed to entertainin’!

Anyhow—before you leave I’ll put on my tight shoes and bit tie, dust off my umbrella and bowler, put a carnation in my button-hole, and we will dine in style and drink some wine at one of the local greasyspoons! Okay?”; and a vintage matte-finish head-and-torso photo of Taylor in a suit jacket, holding a pipe, trimmed to a size of 7 x 9, signed and inscribed in black fountain pen, “To Alfred, Sincerely, Robert Taylor.” In fine condition, with a light corner bend to the letter and light contrast to the signature and inscription. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1416. Three Stooges: Curly Joe DeRita.

1412. Shirley Temple. Very nice

glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joe Gregg, From Shirley Temple Black, 1987.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface creases and spotting to borders.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Personal check, 6 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed DeRita, payable to Universal Star Market for $30.00, July 10, 1981. Encapsulated in a protective PSA/DNA authentication case. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps and holes, a few of the latter affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1413. Ernest Thesiger. Character actor

1417. Gene Tierney. Sultry

(1879–1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ernest Thesiger,” on a light green 4 x 3.25 album page with collector’s notations along top edge. Page is also signed

by Penelope Monday. In fine condition, with some light show-through from signature on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1414. Three Stooges. Fantas-

tic ink signatures, “Curly Howard, 3 Stooges,” and “Moe Howard,” on a blue 6 x 4.5 album page. Light toning, an irregularly trimmed right edge, an ink notation, and irregular ink adhesion to the beginning and end of Curly’s signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

glossy 8 x 9.75 20th Century Fox publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Gene Tierney.”

In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1418. Gene Tierney. Pretty

glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, “To Richard Piva, All good wishes, Gene Tierney.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Fantastic image of the last Stooges line-up 1415. Three Stooges. Wildly expressive glossy 10 x 8 Columbia Pictures publicity photo of the 1962 film, The Three Stooges in Orbit, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Arthur & Sheila, Sincerely, The 3 Stooges, Moe,” “Larry,” and “Curly-Joe” in brown felt tip. Scattered light surface creasing, impressions, and scuffing to the emulsion (most likely by Moe) for better ink adhesion, and a small tear towards the right corner (with an associated fleck of emulsion loss), otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Harkening back to the Stooges’ comeback years, from the late 1950s through 1965, during which time the comedic trio were booked as one of the most in-demand and highest paid acts in show business.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1419. Spencer Tracy.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Bud, Spencer Tracy,” on a light green 5.25 x 4.5 album page.

In fine condition, with a mild block of toning over signature and inscription from previous display. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1422. Lee Van Cleef. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Van Cleef drawing his sword, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1420. Spencer Tracy. Striking vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 profile photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George Beva, Best wishes always, Spencer Tracy.” In very good condition, with light creasing, scattered spots of soiling and rubbing, and soiling to the darker areas of the image. Photos featuring the actor in this pose and bearing an authentic signature are uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptionally scarce image of the handsome icon as the Sheik!

1421. Rudolph Valentino. Uncommon matte-finish 8 x

10 profile photo of Valentino as the Sheik, signed in green fountain pen, “R. Valentino,” and adding a sentiment in Italian. Scattered creasing and light rippling, with heavy creases to lower and upper right corners, areas of light rubbing, various small staple holes, discoloration from water exposure affecting appearance, otherwise very good condition. An incredibly highly-coveted find, this image is the first we’ve ever had of Valentino in this role.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1424. Conrad Veidt. Fetching

1428. John Wayne.

6.75 x 9 paperstock photo, featuring a printed sketch of Veidt, signed in fountain pen, “Conrad Veidt, 1939,” and signed in the bottom right corner by the artist. Some light surface creasing, uniform toning, and some show-through along the top edge from mounting remnants on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1425. Lupe Velez.

Dazzling vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of Velez in a bubbly ensemble, inscribed in fountain pen (in Spanish) to Felice, and signed, “Lupe Velez.”

Some light creasing and a some trivial soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Handsome color 8 x 10 magazine photo of a young Wayne, signed in black felt tip, “Good Luck, John Wayne, 1977.” In very good condition, with light creasing, a small tear to the right edge, silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, and light contrast to portions of the signature and sentiment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1429. Johnny Weissmuller.

Souvenir biography timeline of Weissmuller’s achievements, 8 x 10, signed at the conclusion in black felt tip, “Johnny Weissmuller.” A horizontal crease, trimmed edges, and some mild smudging to two letters of the last name, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1426. Jon Voight. Somber

glossy 11 x 14 photo of Voight and Dustin Hoffman from Midnight Cowboy, signed in black felt tip, “Jon Voight.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Welles lends his distinctive voice to the Esquire Jazz Concert series 1430. Orson Welles.

1427. Robert Wagner. Color glossy 8 x

10 photo of a young Wagner holding a camera, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 7, 1945.

Agreement between Welles and Schwimmer and Scott, representing Esquire, Inc., for Welles to be “narrator and master of ceremonies on the Esquire Jazz Concert broadcast.” For his services, Welles will be paid $3000 net. Signed at the conclusion by Welles, who has also initialed the small rider stapled to the front of the document.

Punch and staple holes and pencil notations to top, aforementioned staple, light toning, and an ink notation to bottom, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1434. Mae West. Stunning vintage matte-finish 10.75 x 13.75 threequarter length Kesslere photo of the actress in diamonds and fur, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen “My Dear Friend Josephine, Best Wishes, Mae West.” In very good condition, with scattered noticeable creasing and light surface marks, a tear to the right edge, scattered silvering to the darker areas of the image, mounting remnants to the reverse, and light brushing to the inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1435. Western Heroes. Four 8 x

Exceptional pre-Kane Welles portrait

10 photos, three glossy and one cardstock, each signed in black felt tip by the respective Western Hero pictured. Signers are: Roy Rogers (adding “Trigger”), Gene Autry, Clayton Moore (adding “The Lone Ranger”), and Rex Allen. In fine condition, with light toning along the edges of Allen’s photo, along with some rubbing along the left edge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1431. Orson Welles. Very early vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-

and-shoulders photo of Welles from the beginning of his career, signed in fountain pen. A small repaired tear to lower right, a few bends and dings, and some scattered light surface marks, otherwise fine condition. A handsome, seldom-seen uninscribed example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1432. Orson Welles.

TLS, one page, 5.75 x 8, no date. Brief letter to an admirer. In full: “Sorry, but my copy of Bonhomme Richard must have been misaddressed. There’s no question of my searching for it, as you suggest; no such book ever reached me.” In fine condition, with received notation from 1979 at top, and signature a shade or two light, but still legible. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1436. Dame May Whitty.

Classy vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, May Whitty.” In fine condition, with light corner creases and a spot of trivial surface loss at the top edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1437. Esther Williams.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Williams diving through the air, signed in green felt tip, “Esther Williams Lamas.” In fine condition, with a few creases and a couple paperclip impressions to top right. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1438. Guy Williams.

1442. Wizard of Oz: Bolger and Hamilton. Glossy 10 x 8

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 Walt Disney Productions publicity photo of Williams as Zorro, signed in blue ballpoint “Best Wishes From Zorro, Guy Williams.” In fine condition with some faint silvering to some of the darker portions.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

photo of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Wicked Witch of the West, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jay from The Scarecrow, Ray Bolger,” and signed in green felt tip, “Nice dog? Hmm! I’ll fix them! He He Huh—Hah Hah! Sorry! Like to see you! WWW!” Light rippling to the top and right edge, a diagonal surface mark, and three half-binder holes along the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1439. Marie Wilson. Dramatic

vintage sepia matte-finish 11 x 14 photo, signed in fountain pen, “All the nicest to you, Fondly, Marie Wilson.” Light creasing and rippling, and mild toning to some darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1443. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of

the Scarecrow, signed in black felt tip, “From The Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bolger.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1440. Roland Winters. Eerie

glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Winters as Charlie Chan, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “For Tom, Roland Winters.”

In fine condition, with some skipping to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1441. Norman Wisdom. Eng-

lish actor (1915–2010) best known for his hapless character Norman Pitkin. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wisdom as Norman Pitkin, signed in black felt tip, “With best wishes, Norman Wisdom.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1444. Wizard of Oz: Judy Garland. Crisp and

pristine vintage fountain pen signature, “Judy Garland,” on a yellow 4.5 x 5.5 album page. In fine condition, with light creasing and a couple ink notations in another hand.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1449. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr. Vintage fountain pen sig-

1445. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Three Lake Pillsbury Property business checks, each filled out in type and signed by Haley, all dated from early 1968. In fine condition, with expected stamps. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

nature, “Bert Lahr,” on a green 4.5 x 5.5 album page, with a clipped image of Lahr affixed below the signature, and an ink notation in another hand, “New York, August 2, 1947.” In very good condition, with some light creasing and rippling, and some trace-over to the “B” in the signature from irregular ink adhesion from several unsuccessful attempts. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1450. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr.

1446. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Three business checks from

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Bert Lahr,” on a light green 5.75 x 4.5 album page, featuring another fountain pen signature, “Al Jolson,” on the reverse. Light toning, surface impressions from signature on reverse, and a couple ink notations in another hand, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Lake Pillsbury Properties, all 8.5 x 3.5, all dated between 1969–1971, and all filled out in type and signed by Haley. Expected stamps, and vertical folds to all checks, one through a single letter of signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1447. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton.

Fantastic 7 x 9 book photo of Dorothy Gale, Auntie Em, and Miss Almira Gulch, signed in fountain pen, “— Margaret Hamilton—W. W. W.” Double-matted to an overall size of 11 x 14, with the inscription matted out. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1451. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan. Vintage fountain pen,

“Frank Morgan,” signature on a beige 5.75 x 4.5 album page. Light creasing, with a slightly vertical crease lightly affecting the last letter of the signature, and an ink and pencil notation, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1448. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the demise of the Wicked Witch of the West, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Help Do–na. Hurry I’m sinking and shrinking and soaking wet! Oh dear. Too late! Here—I—go,” signing with a little sketch of a mostly-melted witch saying “Bye.” In very good condition, with several brushes to inscription, scattered bends and creases, and light edge rippling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1452. Natalie Wood.

Color 14 x 11 lobby card for Sex and the Single Girl, signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Bob—Best wishes always, Natalie Wood.” In fine condition, with some mild border toning and a few light bends and creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1453. Natalie Wood.

Youthful 8.5 x 11.25 paperstock close-up program photo of a smiling Wood, signed in blue ink. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1454. Anna May Wong. Beautiful vin-

tage matte-finish 9.25 x 7.25 portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dr. Blakeney, With my warmest regards, Anna May Wong,” adding several Chinese characters underneath.

In very good condition, with a few surface marks, trimmed edges (slightly irregular top edge), and surface and emulsion loss to edges affecting appearance and the loss of two letters of the sentiment. Despite its condition issues, this is a gorgeous pose. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1455. Jane Wyman. Satin-finish 11 x 14 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To L. Allen, Sincere Best Wishes, Jane Wyman.” In fine condition, with a few light areas of silvering to the facial area . Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1456. Fay Wray. Glossy

10 x 8 photo of King Kong, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “For Tommy, Fay Wray.” In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Take me please” 1457. Henny Youngman. Glossy 8 x 10 pho-

to, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Sam Saunders, Take me please, Henny Youngman.” In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, and signature and inscription fairly light due to decreased ink flow, but still legible.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

“I’m well and happy I am glad to tell you” 1458. Loretta Young.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 25, 1989. Letter of thanks to a fan. In part: “I’m well and happy I am glad to tell you…as a request—please keep me in your prayers.” In fine condition, with a few light edge creases and some mild toning.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Huge collection of approximately 9000 pieces‌hundreds of pounds of photos, signatures, and letters spanning over 100 years, covering many genres 1459. World of Entertainment. A collosal collection of approximately 9,000 items, which encompasses many fields of autograph collecting, and spans from the 1800s to the late 20th century, consisting primarily of signed photos, postcards, signatures, and letters. Offered in the collection are vintage and contemporary stars of the silver screen (including a smattering of Academy Award–winners), a copious amount of early stage actors and actresses from both America and abroad, Olympic athletes, male and female opera singers, television stars from the early days to recent, international ballet dancers, and various other genres of music, with a smattering other notables mixed in. Some of the photos are inscribed as well, and the collection is neatly housed in a number of binders. Collection rates overall very good to fine condition.

Also due to the vast number of items, a few secretarial/and or printed signatures may be included. Weighing in at approximately 300 pounds, please be advised that extra shipping charges will apply. The sheer overwhelming volume of items and a number of unknown entertainers precludes a list, and interested parties are strongly advised to view the collection in person at our offices, as this collection is sold as is, and no returns will be accepted. Collections of this size and scope are seldom offered in whole, and with thousands of pieces, there are undoubtedly still many discoveries that lie within. Oversized. RRAuction COA.‌(MB $200)

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1460. Muhammad Ali. Religious pamphlet, entitled “Is Jesus Really God?,” measuring 3.75 x 8.5 folded, signed and inscribed on the front in blue ballpoint, “To Paul, from Muhammad Ali, 3–28–88,” and bearing a stamp from Masjid AlFaatir, Chicago. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1461. Muhammad Ali. White

Everlast boxing robe signed in blue felt tip on the front. In fine condition, with a Steiner Sports authentication label affixed. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

The Celtics legend offers his prediction of Ali–Frazier II

1464. Red Auerbach. Fight question-

naire sent to Auerbach from Ring magazine, one page, 8.5 x 11, asking Auerbach his predictions on the 1974 Ali– Frazier fight. Auerbach predicts the winner, “Joe Frazier,” adding his reasons “Better conditioned athlete, Attitude towards winning.” Signed at the bottom by Auerbach, who is informed that the statements will be published in the March 1973 issue of The Ring. In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one passing through lower portion of signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1465. Max Baer. Vintage matte-

finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Joyce, Kindest regards, Sincerely, Max Baer.” In very good condition, with moderate contrast to signature, dings and creases to left edge, and light rippling and toning to left edge.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1462. Muhammad Ali. DC’s Superman vs. Muhammad Ali oversize, complete, comic book, 10 x 13.5, signed in black felt tip on the front cover, “Muhammad Ali.” Scattered surface impressions and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1463. Lou Ambers.

Former lightweight champion of the world.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ambers posing in his boxing gear, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jim Stinson. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1466. Seve Ballesteros. Color 7.75 x 10 cardstock photo of the deceased golf great, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1467. Ernie Banks. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Ernie Banks H.O.F 77.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1468.

Baseball.

Three hardcover books: Bob Feller’s Little Black Book of Baseball Wisdom, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the title page, “Best Wishes to Del, from Bob Feller, ‘01, H. O. F. ‘69”; Throwing Heat—The Life and Times of Virgil Fire Trucks, signed in blue ballpoint on the title page, “Virgil ‘Fire’ Trucks” and “Ann Trucks”; and The Scout, signed and inscribed in red felt tip on the first free end page, “7–13–96, To: Del Reddy, A great fan, and a Super friend of Baseball, Sincerely, Red Murff.” In fine condition, with some trivial surface rubbing to the covers.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1469. Baseball Hall of Famers. Five official

Rawlings American and National League baseballs, each signed on the sweet spot in ballpoint by a different Hall of Famer. Signers are: Warren Spahn; Bob Feller; Frank Robinson, adding “586”; Duke Snider, adding “The Duke of Flatbush”; and Eddie Mathews, adding “1952–68 1509 Runs.” Scattered toning to balls, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1470. Baseball Hall of Famers. Twenty-

one vintage mostly ink and pencil signatures of baseball Hall of Famers on individual off-white 5.5 x 3.25 government postcards. Signers are: Bob Lemon, Enos Slaughter (adding a lengthy inscription), George Kell, Gabby Hartnett, Lloyd Waner, Wm. H. Bill Terry, Red Ruffing (ins), Phil Rizzuto (ins), Edd Roush, Ray Schalk (ins), Johnny Mize, Freddy Lindstrom (ins), Travis Jackson, Bucky Harris, Chas. Gehringer, Lefty Grove, Rick Ferrell (2), Earle Combs, Bob Doerr, and Max Carey. In fine condition, with some light toning and expected postmarks, some lightly affecting portions of signature.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1472. Baseball Hall of Famers. Three

signed photos: glossy 4 x 5 of Joe McCarthy in his Yankees uniform, signed in ballpoint; glossy 8 x 10 of Edd Roush in his Cincinnati uniform, signed vertically in black felt tip; and a glossy 10 x 8 of Bill Terry at his Hall of Fame induction, signed in blue felt tip. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1473. Baseball Hall of Famers. Thirteen items: ink and felt tip signatures of 12 Hall of Famers on individual off-white cards, all approximately 5 x 3, some lined. Signers are: Ray Schalk (ins), Bucky Harris, Joe McCarthy (ins), Carl Hubbell, Joe Medwick, Zack Wheat, Chas. Gehringer, Bob Feller, Enos Slaughter, Yogi Berra, Rube Marquard, and Bill Dickey (ins); and a glossy 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Earl Averill, signed in blue felt tip. In fine overall condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 1474. Baseball: Legendary Ladies. Ink and felt tip signa-

tures of 31 former members of the AAGPBL on individual white cards.

Signers are: Norma Berger, Lillian Luckey, Helene Machado Van Sant, Mary Nesbitt Wisham, Patricia Roy, Barbara Powers, June Peppas, Marge Poncho Villa, Marge Peters, Mava Lee Thomas, Betty Carveth Dunn, Chris Pallingall, Jean Havlish, Ruth Mattack, Dottie Christ, Mary Nelson, Bea Allard, Ellen Tronnier, Mary Weddle, Alice Deschaire, Ruth Hartman, Barbara Thompson, Dorrie Reid, Mary Pratt, Marie Ziegler, Lee Surkowski, and Mamie Redman. All are triple matted with a photo of the logo and six smaller images, to an overall size of 30 x 24. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1471. Baseball Hall of Famers. Fifteen Official Rawling Major League baseballs, each signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint by an individual Hall of Famer. Signers are: Ryne Sandberg, Whitey Ford, Paul Molitor, Steve Carlton, Earl Weaver, Reggie Jackson, Dennis Eckersley, Joe Morgan, Tony Perez, Bob Doerr, Ozzie Smith, Luis Aparicio, Don Sutton, and Red Schoendienst. In fine condition.

Also includes a ball signed by Peter Gammons. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1475. Basketball Hall of Famers. Seven color satin-finish 11 x

14 photos, each signed in silver ink or black felt tip. Signers are: Bill Walton, John Wooden, Kevin McHale, Dave Cowens, Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, and Jerry West. In overall fine condition, with a large crease to Wooden’s photo.

A PSA/DNA authentication label is affixed to each lower corner and each is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA, with the exception of Cowen’s photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1476. Sammy Baugh. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baugh with his arm raised to throw a pass, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface dings. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1477. Sammy Baugh. Two different

glossy 8 x 10 photos, each featuring Baugh making plays on the field, and each signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1480. Johnny Bench. Two

items: Official Rawlings Adirondack Johnny Bench model baseball bat, signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, “Johnny Bench”; and a hardcover copy of Catch Every Ball, signed on the half-title page in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1481. Yogi Berra. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1482. Larry Bird. Replica Boston Celtics basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with an authentication label next to signature.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1478. Sammy Baugh. Cardstock 8 x

10 photo of Baugh, in his uniform, posing in front of the Capitol building, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1479. Elgin Baylor. Replica Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1483.

Boxing. Five original pencil sketches of celebrated boxers, each measuring approximately 8.75 x 11.25, all done by an admirer, each signed in ink or pencil by the respective boxer pictured.

Signers are: Joe Frazier, George Foreman (ink and pencil sketch), Bob Foster, Jerry Quarry, and Pierre Fourie. Light toning, rubbing, and notations from the artist, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1487. James J. Braddock. Ballpoint sig-

1484. Boxing Champions. Three pairs of boxing trunks, each signed in ink or felt tip by a different former champion. Signers are: Mike Tyson, Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, and Riddick Bowe. In fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from James Spence for the Tyson and Mancini trunks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1485. Boxing Hall of Fame.

Deep purple Everlast Boxing Hall of Fame commemorative boxing robe signed in silver ink on the back by 13 boxing Hall of Famers.

Signers are: Carmen Basilio, Carlos Artiz, Gene Fullmer, Iran Barkley, Emile Griffith, Ken Norton, Wilfredo Gomez, Michael Carbajal, Leon Spinks, Alexis Arguello, Bob Foster, Joey Giardello, and Willie Pep. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

nature, “Best Wishes, James J. Braddock,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition, with faint pencil lines and an irregularly trimmed top edge.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1488. Brooklyn Dodgers. Four pho-

tos: three glossy photos, 10 x 8 and 8 x 10, one featuring Ralph Branca in street clothes, playfully ‘choking’ New York Giants slugger Bobby Thomson, signed in blue felt tip by both; the next an image of the immediate aftermath of the Shot Heard ‘Round the World, right after Thomson crossed home plate, signed in blue felt tip by both; and a shot snapped on October 5, 1941, entitled ‘The Error That Saved the Yankees,’ signed in blue felt tip by Mickey Owen and Tom Henrich; and a color cardstock 10 x 8 artist’s rendition of the facade of Ebbets Field, signed in blue felt tip

by Tommy Holmes, Joe Pignatano, and Eddie Miksis. In fine condition, with a punch hole to the top right of Owen’s photo. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1489. Roy Campanella. Vintage pencil

1486. Boxing Hall of Famers. Everlast tri-

angular off-white boxing ring corner pad, 47” high, signed in black felt tip by 13 boxing greats. Signers are: Bob Foster, Ken Norton, Michael Spinks, Ike Williams (deceased), Maurice Blocker, George Foreman, Butch Lewis (deceased), Archie Moore (deceased), Alexis Arguello (deceased), Carlos Ortiz, Gene Fullmer, Bobby Czyz, and Marvelous Marvin Hagler. In fine condition, with uniform light toning and a bit of scattered light soiling. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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signature, “Roy Campanella,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 Grayson’s business card.

Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Scattered toning and soiling, a few creases, a small pencil mark, and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1490. Steve Carlton. Official

Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown Collection replica 1976 Philadelphia Phillies baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the front, “Steve Carlton HOF 94.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1491. Wilt Chamberlain and the Lakers. Sport magazine from

1493. Cincinnati Reds. Satinfinish 14 x 11 photo of a game between Milwaukee and Cincinnati, signed in black felt tip by 21 former Reds including Bernie Carbo, Sparky Anderson, Chuck Hanson, Bob Tolan, Lee May, Roy McMillan, Jim Maloney, Gary Nolan, and Jim O’Toole. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

March of 1969, 8.5 x 11, 96 pages, featuring Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor on the cover.

Signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor. In fine condition, with some light creasing and handling wear to covers, and uniform light toning to inside pages.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1494.

1492. Cincinnati Reds. Of-

ficial Spalding National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 14 members of the 1973 Cincinnati Reds. Signers include: Sparky Anderson (ss), Pete Rose, Joe Morgan, Johnny Bench, Cesar Geronimo, Andy Kosco, Darrel Chaney, Pedro Borbon, Phil Gagliano, Denis Menke, and Jim McGlothin. In fine condition, with some mild toning.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Cleveland Browns.

Two numbered 16 x 20 Honorary Member stock certificates for the 1964 Professional Football World Champion Browns, #0175 and #0303, signed in felt tip by 33 members of the team and nine executives: Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, Leroy Kelly, Jim Houston, John Wooten, Jim Kanicki, Monte Clark, Dick Schafrath, Gary Collins, Walter Beach, Bob Gain, Jim Ninowski, Larry Benz, Bill Glass, Frank Parker, Bernie Parrish, Tom Goosby, Ed Bettridge, John Brewer, Ernie Green, David Raimey, Walter Roberts, Gene Hickerson, John Brown, Mike Bundra, Tom Hutchinson, Frank Ryan, Charley Scales, Mike Lucci, Lowell Caylor, Vince Costello, Clifton McNeil, Stan Sczurek, Roger Shoals, Dale Memmelaar, Ross Fichtner, Galen Fiss, Dick Modzelewski, Paul Wiggin, Sid Williams, John Morrow, and Bobby Franklin. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Cobb belatedly sends a photo: “I must have been in midst of a real game, but I feel honored you should want my autograph on a supposed likeness of myself”

1495. Ty Cobb. ALS, one page, trimmed to a size of 6.5 x 7.5, per-

sonal letterhead, March 9, 1942. Cobb finds an old photo sent to him and writes to the sender. In full: “Should you receive this o.k. at this late date, you are to forgive me for my apparent delay in returning same to you, for strange as it may seem I have just today uncovered, found after being lost or misplaced or what not, the picture, photo, or what, not so good, I must have been in midst of a real game, but I feel honored you should want my autograph on a supposed likeness of myself so I hope I am forgiven for this seeming delay.” In very good condition, with aforementioned trimming, tape to horizontal edges, intersecting mailing folds, one passing through bottom portion of signature, scattered toning, and mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by a reproduction of the autographed photo mentioned in the letter of Cobb posing on the dugout steps in his Detroit uniform. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The Georgia Peach signs his impressive biography: “Highest lifetime batting average in baseball history; for 24 seasons, an amazing .367!…American League batting champion 12 times…first ballplayer elected to the Hall of Fame” 1496. Ty Cobb. Typed manuscript, signed in green ink, “Ty Cobb 10/28/58,” one page, 8 x 10.5. The text from this manuscript was originally published in This Week magazine. Manuscript reads, in full: “TY COBB is more of a legend than a reality to most baseball fans of today. Of all the superlatives lavished by sports writers of two generations, perhaps the one Ty himself prefers is, ‘He played every one of his 3,033 games as if it was the seventh game of the World Series.’ Here are some of Cobb’s records. If you’re an old-time fan, you’ll remember them. If you’re a youngster, you won’t believe them! Highest lifetime batting average in baseball history; for 24 seasons, an amazing .367! Only player to make over 4,000 hits. Only seven players have made 3,000! Ty Cobb” American League batting champion 12 times --- nine seasons in succession!

Only player to bat over .400 three times. In the era of the ‘dead ball’ Cobb once (1911) scored 147 runs and batted in 144. He regularly went from first to third on a bunt, and more than once stole second, third and home in succession! Cobb was the first ballplayer elected to the Hall of Fame. At the dedication ceremony, in 1936, Larry Lajoie, great contemporary of Cobb’s, gave an autograph to an admirer, then pointed to Cobb and said, ‘Now, son, go over and get the champ!’

In very good condition, with creasing and toning, and a few edge tears. eightyfour-year-old Larry Lajoie died three months after 71-year-old Cobb signed this manuscript. Since the collector had typed Lajoie’s name, it is probable that he had planned to ask Lajoie to sign next to Cobb. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1497. Ty Cobb.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Ty Cobb,” on an offwhite 3.5 x 2 slip.

Card is affixed to the lower portion of an off-white 3.75 x 5.75 card with a clipped Hall of Fame plaque affixed to upper portion. In fine condition, with some scattered light rippling from adhesive on reverse. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

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1498. College Coaches. Twenty-eight items consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips, letters and a signed photo, each signed by a different college coach. Signers are: Wilbur Pete Henry, William Juneau, Edgar Miller, Johnny Baker, D.X. Bible, Sol Metzger, Marvin Stevens, Edward Casey, Gus Tebell, Irwin Uteritz, Willis Ward, Mark Catlin, M. Clipper Smith, Lone Star Dietz, Alfred Buser, Gene McEver, Germany Schultz, Henry Foldberg, Art Guepe, Harold Muller, Jack Price, A. J. Oberlander, Andy Gustafson, Earl Martineua, Herman Hickman, Jerry Riordan, J. W. Wilce, Jerry Dalrymple, and William Bingham. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, trimmed edges, folds, and mounting remnants to some of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1499. Bob Cousy. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Cousy and Bill Russell deliberating on the court, signed in black felt tip, “Bob Cousy.” In fine condition, with a bit of a grainy appearance. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1504. Oscar de la Hoya. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young de la Hoya in the ring after a bout, signed in black felt tip, “Oscar de la Hoya 97.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Keep cheering for the ‘good guys.’

They won’t win a championship but they’ve had a good year” 1500. Bob Cousy. ALS signed “Bob,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, April 17, 1992. Cousy writes to a friend, in part: “You can’t imagine how often I run into former ‘Graylogers’ in my travels who ask about all of you. Missie still stays in touch with Fred & Jane but we don’t hear much from Bob, although we’ve been told he and his family are fine. Give our love to your wife and sons and keep cheering for the ‘good guys.’ They won’t win a championship but they’ve had a good year.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1501. Dallas Cowboys. Color 10 x 8 cardstock team photo of the 1971 Dallas Cowboys, signed in blue and black felt tip by 29 members including: Tom Landry, Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly, Tex Schramm, Dan Reeves, Ernie Stautner, Bob Hayes, Mel Renfro, Chuck Howley, Billy Truax, and Mike Ditka. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1503. Terrell Davis. Replica Denver Broncos football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1505. Jack Dempsey. Vintage

glossy 3.5 x 5.5 promotional real photo postcard of Dempsey in a pugilistic pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To James, Lots of Luck Pal, Jack Dempsey.” A creasing to the top corners, stray ink mark, and mild brushing and irregular ink adhesion to the signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1506. Eric Dickerson. Replica SMU football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Eric Dickerson HOF 99.” In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1507. Bill Dickey. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dickey in his Yankees uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Stan, Bill Dickey.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface impressions, and light contrast to the signature.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1513. Bob Feller. Official Majes-

1508. Joe DiMaggio. Official

tic replica Cleveland Indians baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1509. Don Drysdale. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Drysdale posing alongside Sandy Koufax, signed in blue felt tip by Drysdale.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1510. Roberto Duran. Color

1514. Female Athletes. Eighteen items consisting of vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Duran posing with one of his championship belts, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jim Stinson.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

signatures on various size cards and slips, letters and a signed photo, each signed by a different athlete. Signers are: Marjorie Merrill, Roberta Ranck (2), Nancy Meskill, Carol Heiss, Sonja Henie, Glenna Collertt, Gertrude Ederle, Hazel Wightman, Patricia McCormick, Lenore Knight, Gloria Callen, Hayes Jenkins, Kit Klein, Maddy Horn, Maribel Vinson, Florence Chadwick, and Eleanor Holm. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, trimmed edges, folds, and mounting remnants to some of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1515. Female Olympians.

1511. Leo Durocher. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of an older Durocher in his Chicago Cubs uniform, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1512. Julius Erving. Color

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Erving on the court for the Virginia Squires, signed in black felt tip, “Julius Dr. J. Erving.” In fine condition, with light edge curling from being previously rolled. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Three color satin-finish 11 x 14 photos, each signed in blue or black felt tip. Signers are: Natalie Coughlin, Shawn Johnson, and Nastia Liukin. In overall fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to each lower corner. All three photos are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1516. Carlton Fisk. Official

Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Carlton Fisk HOF 2000.” In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1517. Football Hall of Famers. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of

a football field, signed in blue and black felt tip by 10 Hall of Famers: Sonny Jurgensen, Sammy Baugh, Andy Robustelli, Dan Fouts, Dave Wilcox, Jim Parker, Joe Schmidt, Ernie Stautner, ‘Crazy Legs’ Hirsch, and Chuck Bednarik. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1520. A. J. Foyt. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Foyt in his open-wheel car, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1518. Football Hall of Famers.

Twelve items consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips and letters, each signed by a different Hall of Famer. Signers are: Bill Dudley, Cliff Battles, Bulldog Turner, Ken Strong, George McAfee, Hugh McElhenny, Earl Clark, Bob Waterfield, Otto Graham, Norm Van Brocklin, Sammy Baugh, and Jim Benton.

In very good condition, with various scattered toning, trimmed edges, folds, and mounting remnants to some of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1521. Joe Frazier.

Color giclée print on canvas, 26.5 x 36.5 celebrating Frazier’s victory over Muhammad Ali, signed in gold ink.

Rolled and in very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Superlative Burke portrait of The Beast 1519. Jimmie Foxx. Baseball Hall of Famer (1907–1967)

who became the second major league player to hit 500 career home runs after Babe Ruth. Striking vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 George Burke full-length photo of Foxx at the plate in his Philadelphia Athletics uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Marion—you are a very sweet little lady—Jimmie Foxx.” Reverse bears a George Burke stamp. In fine condition, with scattered light silvering to dark background, visible only at an angle, and a couple trivial dings to borders. Signed photos of this size and quality are uncommon. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1526. Joe Frazier.

Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Frazier going toe-totoe with Muhammad Ali, signed in silver ink.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA.

1522. Joe Frazier. Everlast

Boxing robe signed in blue felt tip on the front. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1527. Joe Frazier.

1523. Joe Frazier.

Everlast left-handed ten-ounce boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top, “Smokin’ Joe Frazier.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1524. Joe Frazier. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Frazier battling Muhammad Ali, signed in silver ink by Frazier.

In fine condition, with a couple minor creases and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1528. Bart Giamatti. National League of Professional Baseball Clubs business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Giamatti, “A. Bartlett Giamatti,” payable to Greg Bonin for $910.00, April 3, 1987. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, one passing through small portion of signature, and light show-through from stamps. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1525. Joe Frazier.

Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Frazier pummeling Muhammad Ali against the ropes, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Frazier flooring Muhammad Ali, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface scratches and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1529. Golf Greats. Color glossy

8 x 10 photo of an artist’s rendition of a golf club striking the ball, signed in black felt tip by nine: Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Billy Casper, Al Geiberger, Nick Price, Byron Nelson, Gene Sarazen, Greg Norman, and Don January. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Gehrig, McCarthy, Mack, Landis, and others at the 1936 World Series

1530. Lou Gehrig and the NY Yankees. Original

program from the 1936 World Series between the Yankees and Giants, 9 x 11, signed on the back cover in pencil by 16 players and executives. Signers include: Lou Gehrig (signed upside down), “K. M. Landis,” Connie Mack, Joe McCarthy (signed in fountain pen), Mickey Cochrane, Charles Ruffing, Tony Lazzeri, Lefty Gomez, Bill Dickey, “J. Rupert,” Bump Hadley, Jake Powell, Kemp Wicker, Johnny Murphy, John Broaca, and Pat Malone.

Program is also signed on the front cover by Al Schacht. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling to covers, expected handling wear, and a mild central vertical crease. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. An impressive gathering of baseball luminaries. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

1531. Golf: British Open. Yellow 2000

British Open, St. Andrews golf flag, 20.5 x 13.5, signed in various color felt tip by 12 former champions. Signers are: Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino (2), Stuart Cink, Justin Leonard, Mark Calcaveccia, David Duval, Mark O’Meara, John Daly, Ernie Els, Tom Lehman, Nick Price, and Bob Charles. In fine condition, with some light feathering to signatures due to nature of material. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1533. Golf: US Open. Red 2010 US

Open at Pebble Beach golf flag, 19 x 12.75, signed in black felt tip on the front by 16 golfers.

Signers are: Graeme McDowell, Lucas Glover, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jack Fleck, Larry Nelson, Andy North, Hubert Green, Jim Furyk, Billy Casper, Jerry Pate, Lee Trevino, Corey Pavin, Gene Littler, Scott Simpson, Lou Graham, and Curtis Strange. In fine condition, with a couple signatures a shade or two light, and one more heavily faded over logo.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1532. Golf: PGA Championship. Yel-

low 2005 PGA Championship, Baltusrol golf flag, 22.5 x 14, signed in various color felt tip on the front by 17 former PGA Champions. Signers are: Bob Tway, Jeff Sulman, Larry Nelson, Doug Ford, David Toms, Martin Kaymer, Bobby Nichols, Shaun Michael, Hubert Green, Vijay Singh, Nick Price, Al Geiberger, Don January, Wayne Grady, Ye Yang, Dow Finsterwald, and Davis Love III.Central horizontal and vertical fold, and some light flaking to logo along fold, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1534. Goose Gossage. Official Majestic replica New York Yankees baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Goose Gossage, HOF 2008.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1535. Goose Gossage. Three items:

official Rawlings Major League baseball, signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Goose Gossage HOF 2008”; a glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gossage pitching for the Yankees, signed in blue felt tip; and a color glossy 8 x 10 composite photo honoring his Hall of Fame induction, also signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1536. Wayne Gretzky. Color satinfinish 16 x 20 photo of Gretzky on the ice for Team Canada, signed in blue felt tip.

Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1540. Lefty Grove. Glossy 8 x 10

head-and-shoulders photo, signed in-person in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered light creases and brushing to first name of signature. Consignor notes he acquired the signature at Yankee Stadium in 1972 while a bat boy.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1541. Roy Halladay. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Roy Halladay, CY03.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1537. Wayne Gretzky. Color satin-finish 14 x 11 photo of Gretzky on the ice for the Oilers during an outdoor game, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100) 1538. Wayne Gretzky. Color

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of a young Gretzky, in his Oiliers uniform, posing in front of his net, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1539. Bob Griese. Replica

Miami Dolphins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Bob Griese, HOF 90.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1542. Heisman Trophy Winners. Fourteen signed photos,

various finishes, some color, ranging in size from 2 x 3.5 up to 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective Heisman winner pictured. Signers are: Billy Sims (2), Johnny Lujack, Pete Dawkins (with a TLS), Steve Owens (3), Gary Beban (2), Herschel Walker (2), Johnny Lattner (2), and Jay Berwanger. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1543. Ben Hogan. Color glossy

8 x 10 photo of Hogan posing on the fairway with his golf bag, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1544. Ben Hogan.

1548. Horse Racing: Triple Crown Winners. Three color

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Hogan on the putting green, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Triple Crown winning horses Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed, each signed in blue felt tip by their respective jockey: Ron Turcotte, Steve Cauthen, and Jean Cruguet. All three are double matted with name plaques, to an overall size of 30 x 18. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1545. Larry Holmes.

Red and white ‘Easton Assassin’ boxing trunks signed in black felt tip on the front, “Larry Holmes.”

In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1546. Horse Racing. Eigh-

teen signed color photos, various finishes, all approximately 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective jockey, executive, or trainer pictured. Signers are: Rafael Bejarano, Mike Smith, Alberto Delgado (ins), Chris DeCarlo (2), Javier Castellano, Bob Baffert, Russell Baze, Todd Pletcher, Cornelio Velasquez, Jose Santos, Earlie Fires, Jeremy Rose, Eddie Castro, Jack Moiseyev, Michel Lachance (ins), Phil Saltzman (ins), and Sam McKee. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1549. Horse Racing: Triple Crown Winners. Three color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Triple Crown winning horses Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed winning their respective races, each signed in blue felt tip by their respective jockey: Ron Turcotte, Steve Cauthen, and Jean Cruguet. All three are double suede matted with name plaques, to an overall size of 36.5 x 15.5.

In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1550. Horse Racing: Triple Crown Winners. Official Rawlings

Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Jean Cruguet and on the adjoining side panels

by Ron Turcotte and Steve Cauthen . In fine condition, with a light brush to Cruguet’s signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1547. Horse Racing: Cauthen and Velasquez. Color glossy 16

x 20 photo of Velasquez and Cauthen racing neck-and-neck atop Affirmed and Allydar, signed in blue felt tip by both Jorge Velasquez and Steve Cauthen. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1551. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Color glossy 20 x 16

composite photo honoring the 25th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown, signed in blue felt tip; and a semi-glossy 20 x 16 photo of Turcotte winning the 1973 Belmont Stakes by an amazing 31 lengths atop Secretariat, signed in blue felt tip, “73 Triple Crown, Ron Turcotte.”

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1552. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Color satin-finish 14 x

11 photo of Turcotte racing atop Secretariat, signed in blue felt tip.

With a tiny remnant from a stamp towards the middle, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1553. Gordie Howe. Four

items: A Salute to Mr. Hockey: Gordie Howe tribute book. 9 x 12, signed on the front in gold ink, “Best regards, Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey, HOF 72”; glossy 8.5 x 11.25 photo of Howe with an 11 year-old Wayne Gretzky from The Great Men of Sports dinner on May 4, 1972, signed in silver ink, “Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey, 9”; color laser print 8.5 x 11 “Happy 80th Mr. Hockey” photo of a young Howe on the ice, signed in blue felt tip, “Gordie Howe, 9, Mr. Hockey”; and a color paperstock 9 x 11.5 artist’s rendition of Howe on the ice, entitled “Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1972, Quaker State 4 x 4 Legends,” signed in blue ink, “Gordie Howe.” In fine condition, with a slightly fuzzy quality to the signature on the Hall of Fame photo. Accompanied by a newspaper clipping regarding the photo of Howe and Gretzky. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Jordan signs one of his iconic sneakers 1556. Michael Jordan. Nike Air Jordan Jumpman

high-top sneaker, size 13, signed on the side in silver ink

by Jordan. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1557. Sonny Jurgensen. Rep-

lica Washington Redskins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Sonny Jurgensen HOF 83.” In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1554. Bobby Hull. Official Ree-

bok replica Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1555. LeBron James. Color

satin-finish 12 x 18 photo of James dunking for the Heat, signed in blue felt tip. Rolled and in fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1558. Al Kaline. Official Majestic replica baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Al Kaline HOF 80.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1564. Larry Lajoie.

1559. Garry Kasparov. Russian chess player and world champion since 1985. Two color 12 x 8 satin-finish photos of Kasparov at the chess board, including one of the chess master competing against Big Blue, each signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1560. Harmon Killebrew. Official Rawlings Adirondack Harmon Killebrew model baseball bat, signed on the barrel in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1561. Sandy Koufax. Official

Rawling Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1562. Mike Krzyzewski. Two identical

color cardstock 8.5 x 11 composite photos, each featuring Krzyzewski’s stats on the back, and each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Baseball Hall of Famer (1874–1959). During his 21-year career as a second baseman (1896–1916), mostly with the Cleveland Indians, he posted a lifetime batting average of .339.

In 1901, he batted .422, highest ever in a season in the American League.

Vintage ink signature, “Larry Lajoie,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 lined card. Card is affixed to the lower portion of an off-white 3.75 x 5.75 card with a clipped Hall of Fame plaque affixed to upper portion. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1565. Don Larsen and Yogi Berra. Satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of Yogi Berra leaping into Don Larsen’s arms following the pitcher’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series, signed in blue felt tip, “Don Larsen” and “Yogi Berra.” In fine condition with an authentication label affixed to the photo. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1563. Larry Lajoie. Vintage ballpoint signature, “Larry Lajoie 121-53,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with a Perez-Steele card and three trading cards, to an overall size of 15.25 x 12.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1566. Rod Laver. Two different satin-finish 11 x 14 photos of Laver on the court, one color, each signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1571. Mickey Mantle. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1572. Mickey Mantle. Signed book: The

1567. Dick LeBeau. Replica Pittsburgh Steelers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1568. Matt Leinart. Official Rid-

1573. ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich. Personal

dell USC Trojans football helmet signed in gold ink on the side by the former Heisman winner. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Maravich, “Pete Maravich,” payable to Central Bank for $1002.76, March 5, 1987, with memo line noting “interest payment.” Bank stamp touching signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1569. Sugar Ray Leonard.

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Leonard in his prime, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1570.

Manchester United.

Four color glossy photos, ranging in size from 8 x 10 up to 11 x 14, each signed in felt tip by the respective team member pictured.

Signers are: Alex Ferguson, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick, and Nemanja Vidic. In fine condition, with scattered surface marks and impressions to one photo and some light corner creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Mick. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 248 pages.

Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with some trivial rubbing to boards and light wear to dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1574. Dan Marino. Official Riddell Miami Dolphins football helmet signed on the side in blue felt tip, “Dan Marino, 13.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1575. Marino, Montana, and Elway.

Three official Wilson NFL footballs, individually signed on a side panel in silver ink by Joe Montana, John Elway, and Dan Marino. Light fading and a stray ink mark to Marino’s ball, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Montana taken at time of signing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1576. Roger Maris.

1580. Miracle on Ice. Emo-

Exceptional ballpoint signature, “Roger Maris,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1577. Rube Marquard. Glossy

tional color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the US hockey team celebrating their victory, signed in blue and black felt tip by Jim Craig, Buzz Schneider, Craig Patrick, Mark Wells, Mike Eruzione, Bill Baker, Jack O’Callahan, Steve Janaszak, Ken Morrow, and Steve Christoff. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photo of Marquard in his Braves uniform, signed in black felt tip, “Best regards, Rube Marquard.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and creases. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1578. Phil Mickelson. Golf Journal magazine, 8.5 x 11, featuring Mickelson completing a swing on the cover, dated October 1991, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing and an address label on the reverse.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1581. Joe Montana. Replica Notre Dame football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with an authentication label affixed to number. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tristar.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1582. Joe Montana.

1579. Miracle on Ice. Color glossy 20

x 16 photo of the US hockey team celebrating their victory, signed in blue felt tip by all 20 members of the team: Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, Dave Silk, Mark Wells, Steve Christoff, Bill Baker, John Harrington, Buzz Schneider, Steve Janaszak, Mike Ramsey, Jack O’Callahan, Dave Christian, Neal Broten, Mark Pavelich, Eric Strobel, Bob Suter, Rob McClanahan, Ken Morrow, Mark Johnson, and Phil Verchota. Double suede matted and framed with two small plaques, to an overall size of 30 x 29.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a composite photo of all the players taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Montana on the field for the 49ers, signed in black felt tip. Scattered creases and surface impressions, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1583. Joe Montana. Public

relations personal history questionnaire from 1982, one page, 8.5 x 11, filled out by Montana , who prints his name on the first line. Montana fills in his hometown, where he went to college, where he lives, where he was born, high school, and his college major. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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49ers rookie questionnaire filled out by the future Hall of Fame quarterback

1584. Joe Montana. San Francisco 49ers publicity and feature material personal history questionnaire, one page, 8.5 x 11, dated March, 1981, filled out and signed by Montana as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. Montana fills in his hobbies, favorite movie, actor, actress, food, his hero, “Joe Namath,” and his funniest occurrence on the field, “Got under the guard instead of the center in high school.” In fine condition, with some light toning and staple hole to top left. An extremely early example from one of the 49ers most successful seasons, culminating in a 26–21 Super Bowl victory of the Cincinnati Bengals. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1585. Stan Musial. Print, 13.5 x

19, entitled ‘Musial at Bat,’ showing Musial demonstrating his swing, originally appearing in the August 8, 1948, issue of the St. Louis Dispatch, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 25. In fine condition. Oversized.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“If I do not be a golfer would probably been a stock broker” 1588. Byron Nelson.

ANS signed “Byron,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date.

Brief note to an unknown recipient. In full: “I am happy I played golf professionally.

Greatest game ever. If I do not be a golfer would probably been a stock broker.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1586. Byron Nelson. Crisp 7

x 10.5 book photo of Nelson completing a swing before a crowd of onlookers, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trimmed edges.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1587. Jack Nicklaus. Official

Rawling Major League baseball signed on the sweet spot in black felt tip, “Jack Nicklaus.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1589.

NY Giants.

Twenty-three signed photos, various finishes, some color, ranging in size from 2.75 x 4 up to 10.5 x 8.25, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective player, coach, or executive pictured. Signers are: Dick Modzelewski (2), Tucker Fredrickson (2), Jeff Feagles, Dave Jennings, Del Shofner (3), Brad Benson (2), Alex Webster (4), Karl Nelson, Andy Robustelli, Tom Coughlin (3 ins), Kevin Gilbride, John Mara, and Jim Fassel. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1590. NY Islanders. Color glossy

1594. NY Yankees.

16 x 20 photo of Dennis Potvin raising the Stanley Cup over his head, signed in silver ink by 17 members of the Islanders, including Dennis Potvin, Clark Gillies, Mike Bossy, Bryan Trottier, and Al Arbour. In fine condition, with a Steiner hologram affixed to lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Collection of 17 different 1951 Bowman baseball cards, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Raschi (ins), Berra, Rizzuto, Coleman, Mize, Byrne, Johnson, Reynolds, Brown, Sanford, Hopp, Ferrick, Bauer, Lopat, Woodling, Dickey, and Henrich. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1595. NY Yankees.

1591. NY Islanders. Two color 24 x 18 limited edition prints entitled

‘Honoring the Islanders Dynasty,’ signed in blue felt tip by 12 Islanders who helped win four consecutive Stanley Cup championships: Bob Nystrom, Denis Potvin, Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, Bill Smith, Clark Gillies, John Tonelli, Dave Langevin, Bob Bourne, Jean Potvin, Garry Howatt, and Glenn ‘Chico’ Resch. Also signed in pencil by the artist.

Rolled and in fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1592.

NY Yankees.

Collection of 40 Bowman baseball cards from 1948–1955, each signed on the front in felt tip or ink by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Reynolds, Lindell, Shea (2), Partee, Rizzuto (2), Raschi, Brown, Johnson, Reynolds (2), Mize, Niarhos, Sanford, Lopat, Porterfield, Reynolds, Brideweser, Ford, Kuzava, Noren (2), Miller, Coleman (2), McDougald (2), Reynolds, Bauer, Robinson (2), Woodling, Slaughter, Larsen, Hunter, Skowron, Grim, and Cerv. In fine condition, with scattered creases and some light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1593. NY Yankees.

Collection of 15 different 1952 Bowman baseball cards, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Berra, Lopat, McDougald, Raschi, Rizzuto, Bauer, Coleman, Brown, Morgan, Mize, Woodling, Collins, Silvera, Kuzava, and Crosetti. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Collection of 43 different 1950s Topps baseball cards, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Bauer (3), Berra, Byrne, Carey (3), Cicotte, Coleman, Collins (2), Ford, Johnson, Konstanty, Kraly, Kucks, Larsen (2), Lopat (2), Lumpe (2), McDougald (2), Noren, Rizzuto, Robinson (2), Schult, Shantz, Silvera (2), Skowron (4), Slaughter, Stengel, Sturdivant, Trucks, and Turley. In very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1596. NY Yankees.

Collection of 25 different 1957 Topps baseball cards, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Bauer, Berra, Brideweser, Byrne, Carey, Carroll, Cicotte, Coleman, Collins, Ford, Grim, Howard, Johnson, Kubek, Kucks, Larsen, Martin, McDougald, Richardson, Shantz, Skowron, Slaughter, Sturdivant, Terry, and Turley. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1597. NY Yankees.

Collection of 45 different 1970s Topps baseball cards, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Bauhaus, Baker, Blomberg, Bonds, Burbach, Carter, Clarke, Dempsey (3), Gamble, Hansen, Heath, Holtzman, Houk (3), Jackson, Johnson, Johnstone, Kaat, Klimkowski, Kline (2), Lyle (3), Michael, Peterson (4), Pinella, Raysich, Robinson, Scott, Spencer, Stottlemyre (2), Tepedino, Ward (2), Waslewski, and White (2). In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1598. NY Yankees.

Collection of 105 different 1960s Topps baseball cards, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Amaro (2), Arroyo (3), Barber, Blanchard, Bouton (4), Boyer, Brown, Carey, Cerv, Closter and Cumberland, Coates (2), Crosetti (2), Cullen, Daley (3), Demaestri (2), Ditmar (3), Downing, Duren (2), Ford (3), Friend, Gardner (2), Gibbs (3), Grba, Hadley, Houk (3), Howard (2), Hunt, James (2), Johnson, Kenney and Boehmer, Linz, Long, Lopez (6), McDaniel, McDevitt, McDougald, Mikkelsen, Mombourquette, Monroe, Oliver, Peterson (2), Reniff (4), Repoz, Richardson, Roberts, Schmidt, Shantz, Sheldon (2), Short (2), Simpson, Skowron (2), Stafford (3), Stowe, Terry (2), Tresh (5), Turley (2), Whitaker (2), Williams (2), and Womack. One card is signed by coaches Dickey, Houk, Lopat, and Crosetti. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1599. NY Yankees.

Collection of 45 different baseball cards, various makers, dating from 1981–2006, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers include: Oates, Perry, Nettles, Cerone, Worth, Kemp, Mazzilli, Righetti, Guidry, Randolph, Pinella, Kittle, Sierra, Giambi, and Leyritz. Group includes duplicates. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1600. NY Yankees. Col-

lection of 47 different baseball cards, various makers (mostly Topps), each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured, all featuring the players on other teams. Signers include: Torre, Leyritz, Girardi, Justice, Bonds, Davis, Raines, Leiter, Mazzilli, Candelaria, Hayes, Brown, Showalter, Lilly, Robinson, Flaherty, Olerud, and Abbott. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1601. NY Yankees. Collection of

13 different baseball cards, various makers, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured, with none of the cards featuring the players in Yankee uniforms. Signers are: Reggie Jackson (2), Mike Mussina, A. J. Burnett, C. C. Sabathia (5), Mark Texeira, Alfonso Soriano, Curtis Granderson, and Andy Pettitte. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1602. NY Yankees.

Collection of 10 different baseball cards, various makers, each signed on the front in ink or felt tip by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Alex Rodriguez, Bernie Williams (3), Paul O’Neill, Aurellio Rodriguez, Dave Winfield, Don Mattingly, and Whitey Ford. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1603. NY Yankees.

Ten color Berk Ross cards, 2 x 2.25, each signed on the image side in blue ink by the respective Yankee pictured. Signers are: Phil Rizzuto, Whitey Ford, Tom Henrich, Bill Johnson, Hank Bauer, Ed Lopat, Vic Raschi, Yogi Berra, Allie Reynolds, and Gene Woodling.

In fine condition, with some light spreading and contrast to a few of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1604. NY Yankees. Ink signa-

tures of 14 different members of the 1927 Yankees on various cards, RSVPs, and a personal check. Signers are: Bob Shawkey, Cedric Durst, Waite Hoyt, Ray Morehart (signed twice), Bob Meusel, Julian Wera, Joe Dugan, Mike Gazella, Dutch Ruether, Earle Combs, Mark Koenig, Bennie Bengough, George Pipgras, and Wilcy Moore. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1605. NY Yankees. Fourteen

personal checks, various sizes and dates, 13 filled out and signed by the respective Yankee, one filled out in type and signed. Signers are: Jack Jensen, Hank Johnson, Joe Ostrowski, Oscar Gamble, Pedro Ramos, Elmer Valo, Buddy Hassett, Don Heffner, Tom Henrich, Sal Maglie, Muddy Reul, Lee Magee, Roy Carlyle, and Rollie Zeider. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and stamps to each check. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Terrific vintage collection of signatures from the 1950 Yankees team 1606. NY Yankees. Vintage 9.25 x 6.5 magazine photo of the 1950 World

Champion New York Yankees team, signed in ink and blue ballpoint by 14 players, including six Hall of Famers: Yogi Berra, Ed Ford, Bill Dickey, Phil Rizzuto, Johnny Mize, and Casey Stengel. Light creasing, toning, a trimmed edge, and light contrast to some of the signatures against the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1609. NY Yankees: Lefty O’Doul. Broke

1607. NY Yankees. Ink signatures of 10 members of the 1927

New York Yankees on individual cards, all approximately 5 x 3. Signers are: Geo. Pipgras, Bob Meusel, Waite Hoyt, Bob Shawkey, Ben Bengough (ins), Mark Koenig, Earle Combs (ins), Joe Dugan, Mike Gazella, and Dutch Ruether, who has signed a RSVP card, signed once “W. H. Ruether,” and signed again “Dutch.” In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

in as pitcher but was done by age 26. At 31, launched the mother of all comebacks—learned to hit, returned to bigs, and was a dominant batter over a seven-year stretch. Later on, O’Doul became an idol in Japan, serving as baseball’s goodwill ambassador before and after World War II. In addition, he was a hero in his hometown of San Francisco, where his fame lives on through Lefty O’Doul’s Bar. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed by O’Doul, Lefty, “Frank J. O’Doul,” payable to The Mutual Life of New York for $747.50, April 7, 1952. In very good condition, with cancellation holes and stamp to body, and mild toning to lower portion of check. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1608. NY Yankees: Larry and Lee MacPhail.

Two items: TLS, signed “L. S. MacPhail,” one page, Yankees letterhead,1947.

Letter to a New York radio station regarding advertising. In part: “I have made an agreement with sponsors, P. Ballantine & Sons and General Cigar Co.…that each sponsor would be responsible for not over Eight Thousand Dollars.”

Text has intersecting cancellation lines and is noted “Not used,” in another hand; and a typed memo, signed “Lee MacPhail,” one page, 7 x 10, Yankees letterhead, May 4, 1953. Memo to George Weiss.

In part: “Dr. Bennett advised that he had a letter from Bessent last week requesting a report which he could furnish to his draft board…

Dr. Bennett seemed to feel that this was a crucial year in Bessent’s case…He said there was no possibility that he would be drafted.”

Aforementioned ink cancellation, and punch holes to top of one page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1610. Larry O’Brien. Served as NBA Commissioner from 1975–

1984, after serving as Postmaster General for Lyndon Johnson. The NBA Championship trophy was renamed for O’Brien in 1984. Two items: matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in the lower border, “For Ben Braude—with kindest regards and best wishes for the future. Lawrence O’Brien, 9-15-77”; and a TLS, signed “Lawrence O’Brien,” one page, 8.5 x 11, NBA letterhead, September 17, 1977, acknowledging the photo. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1613.

Olympic Gymnasts. Stunning

color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the ‘Magnificent Seven,’ signed by six of the Gold Medal winners in silver ink: Amanda Borden, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Amy Chow, Kerri Strug, and Jaycie Phelps. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1614. Manny Pacquiao. Black

Weiss assists the Justice Department investigating illegal Yankee broadcasts

boxing trunks signed in silver ink on the front, “Manny Pacquiao ’Pacman.’”

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1615. Manny Pacquiao.

Colorful red, white, and blue Team Pacquiao jacket, size large, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Manny Pacquiao, ‘Pac-Man.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1611. NY Yankees: George Weiss. Baseball Hall of Famer

(1895–1972) who was a long-time executive with the New York Yankees and New York Mets. TLS signed “George M. Weiss,” one page, 8.5 x 11, New York Yankees letterhead, February 13, 1953. Letter to Acting Assistant Attorney General Edward Hodges. In part: “The delay in answering your initial communication, which made inquiry as to whether a Yankee baseball game played during the 1952 season was authorized to be broadcast…from a station located outside Yankee home territory…the matter was checked into and I do not find that such broadcast or telecast as mentioned in your letter was authorized during the 1952 season.” Several other letters regarding the investigation are stapled to the letter, one which bears a pencil ANS to Weiss from Yankees owner Dan Topping, which reads, “Art is writing letter for your or my signature. DMP.” In very good overall condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1616. Manny Pacquiao. Team Pac-

quiao left-handed boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top, “Manny Pacquiao, ‘Pacman.’” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to glove. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1612. Hakeem Olajuwon. Replica

Houston Rockets basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back.

In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1617. Manny Pacquiao. Color satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo of Pacquiao flexing his muscles at a weigh-in, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1619. Jim Palmer. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Jim Palmer 73, 75, 76 CY.” In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1620. Joe Paterno.

Signed book: Football My Way. First printing.

NY: Collier, 1978. Paperback, 5.25 x 8.25, 298 pages. Signed on the title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to signed page, price label to first free end page, and some light dings and wear to covers. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1621. Danica Patrick. Two sexy color satin-finish 10 x 8 photos of the scantily-clad Patrick posing with a hot rod, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial brush to beginning of one signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1622. Mariano Rivera. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Mariano Rivera, Last to wear #42.” In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to ball. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Pristine letter from the iconic ballplayer regarding his troubled son as he faces “a most serious family problem” 1623. Jackie Robinson. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1968. Robinson writes Irene Walbrook of the Bronx regarding his troubled son. In full: “Your letter was so encouraging at a time when we are facing a most serious family problem. It is a comfort to know that people who are not personally involved care and we are grateful to you. We know the only real solution is the love and understanding that we give our son, and it is our intention to give everything we have to pull him through this critical condition. I have faith that our family ties are strong and that with God’s help we will come through this crisis. Again our thanks. You will never know how much your interest means to our family.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Robinson’s role as a baseball hero wasn’t nearly as important to him as his role as a father—a part he perhaps felt he had failed in as his namesake son, Jack Jr., faced a personal crisis in 1968. For the elder Robinson—the Hall of Famer who single-handedly stopped baseball’s segregation, the man who dedicated his post-playing career to countless civil rights causes, the business owner who established a Harlem bank to aid African American clients—found himself unable to ease the struggles of his own flesh and blood. “We are facing a most serious family problem,” Robinson notes here as his son, already suffering deep bouts of depression and now a man wounded both emotionally and physically by the Vietnam War, was facing drug addiction and a possible jail sentence. A seemingly insurmountable task, Robinson never wavered from the dedication to his family, pledging that “it is our intention to give everything we have to pull him through this critical condition. I have faith that our family ties are strong and that with God’s help we will come through this crisis.” His prediction was correct, as his son eventually became a counselor at the same facility that helped him break his addiction—only to die in a 1971 car crash. Deeply personal correspondence from a man who changed the face of baseball. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1624. Alex Rodriguez.

Six color glossy 11 x 14 photos of Rodriguez at the plate for the Seattle Mariners, each signed in blue felt tip. Some scattered light bends and creasing, spotting to finish, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to lower corner of each photo, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1627. Barney Ross. Signed book: No Man Stands Alone.

Later printing. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1957. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 256 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “6/3/61 Henry, Your friendship is appreciated, Always grateful, Barney Ross.” Some mild edge toning to signed page, light staining to fore-edges, a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to signed page, and some wear and tear to clipped dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1629. Babe Ruth. Vintage pencil signature, “Babe Ruth,” on an offwhite 3.25 x 1.75 slip affixed to an identical size thin piece of cardboard.

In very good condition, with uniform block of toning over signature from previous display and some scattered light soiling. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Pristine signature of the Sultan of Swat 1628. Babe Ruth. Absolutely superb vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. Card is affixed to the lower portion of an offwhite 3.75 x 5.75 card with a clipped Hall of Fame plaque affixed to upper portion. In very fine condition. As fine an example as you could possibly hope to find. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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1637.

Sports Illustrated.

Collection of 25 Sports Illustrated magazines, each signed on the cover in felt tip by the respective athlete pictured. Signers are: Grady Sizemore, Danny Fortson, Billy Ripken, Phil Esposito, Franco Harris, Barry Krauss, Kevin Gogan, Dudley Bradley, Dwight Stones, Thurman Thomas, Ken Willard, Bill Walton, Larry Holmes, Roy Harris, Dave Logan, Jennie Finch, Reggie Bush, Billy Sims, Wade Boggs, Gail Goodrich, Dan Jansen, Bert Jones, Randy Moss, Bonnie Blair, and Zale Parry. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, corner bends, surface marks, address labels, and adhesive remnants. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1638. Payne Stewart.

Ink signature, “Payne Stewart,” on a beige 8.5 x 5.5 sheet. In fine condition, with some trivial brushing, and light skipping to the end of the signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1640. Charley Taylor. Replica Washington Redskins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Charley Taylor HOF 84.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1641. Tennis. Ten signed photos, various finishes, some from magazines, ranging in size from 4 x 5 up to 8.5 x 11, each signed in felt tip by the respective tennis great pictured. Signers are: Roger Federer, Rod Laver, Ivan Lendl, Dennis Ralston, Michael Chang, Fred Stolle, John Newcombe, Mats Wilander, Tracy Austin, and Jack Kramer. In fine condition, with some light creasing to magazine photos.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Signature of heavyweight champion, John L. Sullivan

1639. John L. Sullivan. Boxer known

as the Boston Strong Boy. Fighting on turf, and with bare knuckles, Sullivan became the heavyweight champion of the world under the London Prize Ring rules by defeating Paddy Ryan on February 7, 1882. Ten years later, on September 7, 1892, he lost the championship to James J. Corbett under the new Queensberry rules. Fountain pen signature and inscription, “Compliments of John L. Sullivan to John Wilkson,” on an off-white 6.25 x 3.5 card with an image of the championship belt across the top, dated May 4, 1907. These cards were probably handed out by Sullivan to fans and well-wishers.

Custom cloth matted and framed by the Gallery of History with a nice photo of Corbett in a boxing pose and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 23 x 18.25. In fine condition, with light toning and a small area of edge loss to left side, not affecting signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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1642. Joe Theismann. Rep-

lica Washington Redskins football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Joe Theismann #7, MVP 83.” In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to number. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1644. Track and Field. Thirteen items

consisting of vintage signatures on various size cards and slips, and letters, each signed by a former track and field great. Signers are: Glenn Cunningham, Charley Paddock, Charley Fonville, Dallas Long, Bob Mathias, R. P. Williams, Cornelius Warmerdam, Percy Williams, Tommy Werme, Johnny Terpak, George Spitz, and Fred Sturdy. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, trimmed edges, folds, and mounting remnants to some of the corners.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1645. Mike Tyson.

1643. LaDainian Tomlinson.

Replica New York Jets football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to number. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Tom from Mike Tyson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a small clipped photo affixed to lower right. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1646. Mike Tyson. Everlast left-handed 16-ounce boxing glove signed in black felt tip on the top.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to glove. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Oversized portrait of The Long Count champ 1647. Gene Tunney. Heavyweight boxing champion (1897–1978) from 1926 to 1928 who defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926 and 1927 and retired after winning against Tom Heeney in 1928. Vintage oversized glossy 11 x 14 photo of Tunney as world champion by The Ring Inc. of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To George Way, with best wishes, Gene Tunney, May 22nd ‘37.” Skipping and irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, edge wear and corner creases, small hole to background, and light overall rubbing to finish, otherwise very good condition. Photos of Tunney in this size are seldom encountered. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1652. Reggie White.

Signed book: In the Trenches. First edition.

Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1996.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 262 pages. Signed on the first free end page, “Reggie White 92, 1 Cor. 13.”

In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner of signed page and a tear to dustjacket. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1649. Honus Wagner. One of the Hall of Fame’s five original

inductees in 1936, Wagner combined rare offensive and defensive excellence throughout a 21-year career. He was also was the first baseball player to have his signature branded into a Louisville Slugger baseball bat. Exceptional vintage fountain pen signature, “J. Honus Wagner,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 lined card. Card is affixed to a 3.75 x 5.75 card, along with a clipped photo of Wagner. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1650. Osi Umenyiora.

Official Riddell New York Giants football helmet signed in silver ink on the side, “Osi Umenyiora 72.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1651. Jess Willard.

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881-1968) and former world heavyweight champion. Ink signature, “Jess Willard, Jan 3rd, 65,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with a clipped photo affixed to the lower right corner. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1653. Ted Williams. Satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Williams swinging his bat during his 1939 rookie season, signed in blue felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 25.5. In fine condition, with a Green Diamond hologram affixed to lower right corner. Oversized. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1654. Ted Williams. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Williams in his batting stance before a game, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light dings and bends. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1659. Rod Woodson. Replica

Pittsburgh Steelers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1656. Ron Wilson and Lou Nanne.

Wilson played in the NHL for 11 years and also served as head coach for the 2010 US Men’s Olympic hockey team. Nanne was a former defensmen who was integral in getting Herb Brooks appointed coach of the 1980 Men’s Olympic hockey team. DS, one page both sides, 8.5 x 39.5, April 4, 1986. Standard NHL Player’s contract between Wilson and the Minnesota North Stars for a one-year contract for Wilson to play at a salary of $100,000.

Signed at the bottom by Wilson and Minnesota General Manager Lou Nanne. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top and expected folds and stamps. Accompanied by a player’s termination contract, also signed by Wilson and Nanne. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1657. John Wooden. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Wooden speaking into a microphone, signed in silver ink, “John Wooden UCLA.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1660. Cy Young.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Cy Young,” on an offwhite 3.75 x 5.75 card, with a clipped Hall of Fame plaque affixed to upper portion of card.

In fine condition, with trimmed vertical edges and a bit of mild toning.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Upper Deck certified tournament-worn glove 1658. Tiger Woods. A left-handed tournament-worn Nike golf glove, off-white with black trim, signed in the palm in black felt tip by Woods. In fine condition, with expected light wear and soiling and an Upper Deck hologram affixed under signature. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck, as well as its original cloth bag and box. Any item used by Woods, particularly in tournament play, is highly desirable. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Excellent Yaz collection including game-worn jersey, cap, and cleats 1661. Carl Yastrzemski. An exceptional collection of gameused and signed items from Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski: Archive consists of:

His game-used Boston Red Sox cap signed “Carl Yastrzemski #8” on underside of bill. Number “8” also penned in unknown hand above Yaz’s signature identifying it as his cap.

Exhibits tremendous game use, crack in bill passes through “Carl.”

Yaz’s game-used 1980 Wilson Boston Red Sox road jersey signed on the front “Best Wishes, Carl Yastrzemski.” On the front left tail of the jersey is a strip tag that has been embroidered with the number “80” indicating the year of use. Accompanied by a Grey Flannel Letter of Opinion.

Pair of game-used Spot-bilt cleats, kangaroo leather soles, hand-numbered “8” twice on tongue inside each cleat. Exhibits tremendous game use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Ballpark Heroes.

Pair of Official American League Cronin baseballs,1963, each signed “Carl Yastrzemski” on the ball imprint in dark ink. One ball, near white, is also signed by HOFer Dick Williams, Bob Tillman, Ed Bressoud, Jim Gosger, Frank Malzone, Russ Nixon, Dave Morehead, Arnold Earley, Jack Lamabe, Bill Gardner, Jerry Stephenson, Dick Radatz, Hal Kolstad , Lou Clinton, and seven others including a clubhouse signature of manager Johnny Pesky. The other ball is toned and is also signed by HOFers Billy Herman and Dick Williams, and Johnny Pesky, Frank Malzone, Gene Conley, Bill Gardner, Gary Geiger, Wilbur Wood, Dick Stuart, Jack Lamabe, Arnold Earley, and Mike Fornieles.

Yaz’s name plate, possibly for his locker, 10.25” x 2”, red lettering “C. YASTRZEMSKI” on white, signed in blue felt tip, “Carl Yastrzemski.”

Pair of official Reach American League baseballs, 1963, each signed “Carl Yastrzemski” on the ball imprint in dark ink. One ball, near white, is also signed by Dick Williams, Bob Tillman, Ed Bressoud, Jim Gosger, Frank Malzone, Russ Nixon, Dave Morehead, Arnold Earley, Jack Lamabe, Bill Gardner, Jerry Stephenson, Dick Radatz, Hal Kolstad, Lou Clinton, and seven others including a clubhouse signature of manager Johnny Pesky. The other ball is toned and is also signed by Billy Herman, Dick Williams, Johnny Pesky, Frank Malzone, Gene Conley, Bill Gardner, Gary Geiger, Wilbur Wood, Dick Stuart, Jack Lamabe, Arnold Earley, and Mike Fornieles.

In very good to fine overall condition, with moderate to heavy wear to hat and cleats from game use. One baseball shows all signatures faded, but legible, with other ball uniformly toned and soiled. An impressive collection boasting three game-worn items. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1662. David Wright. Satin-finish

18 x 24 photo of a Vitamin Water advertisement, signed in silver ink. Photo is affixed to an identical size mount. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1663. Steve Yzerman. Official CCM replica Detroit Red Wings hockey jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Immense collection of officially licensed UCLA photos of The Big Red Head 1664. Bill Walton. Giant collection of approximately 850 signed cardstock photos, similar to trading cards, each 4 x 6, and all officially licensed by UCLA, depicting Walton hitting a lay-up for UCLA, each signed in black felt tip by Walton. All the photos are housed in two boxes, one of which was labeled and signed by Walton, and reads, In fine overall condition.

All photos were signed during a private signing. A huge collection from one of basketball’s most talented and decorated players. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Immense collection of officially licensed photos of The Wizard of Westwood 1665. John Wooden. Basketball

coach (1910–2010) who won ten NCAA national championships in a 12-year period, including seven in a row, as head coach at UCLA. During that time, his team also won a record 88 consecutive games. Giant collection of approximately 850 signed cardstock photos, similar to trading cards, each 4 x 6, and all officially licensed by UCLA, depicting Wooden emphatically speaking to his UCLA basketball team on the bench, each signed in black felt tip by Wooden. In fine overall condition. All photos were signed during a private signing. A gigantic collection of one of basketball’s true legends. RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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