RR Auction: March 2018 Fine Autograph and Artifact Auction

Fine Autographs and Artifacts featuring Military MARCH 7, 2018

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AUTHENTICATORS AND CONSULTANTS JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES

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

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

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STEVE ZARELLI AUTHENTICATION

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

ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL

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

PHIL SEARS COLLECTIBLES

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

FRANK CAIAZZO, BEATLES AUTOGRAPHS

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

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

JAMES CAMNER

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

RICH CONSOLA

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

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CONTENTS

Military.................................................................................................................4 Presidents and First Ladies...............................................................................69 Notables..........................................................................................................109 Aviation............................................................................................................160 Space..............................................................................................................164 Art, Architecture, and Design...........................................................................168 Comic Art and Animation ................................................................................187 Literature.........................................................................................................191 Music...............................................................................................................213 Classic Entertainment.....................................................................................234 Sports..............................................................................................................246 Conditions of Sale...........................................................................................252

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military Extremely rare document from July 4, 1776

3. Revolutionary War. Revolutionary War–dated vellum manuscript DS, one page, 27 x 16, July 4, 1776. Impressive New

Jersey deed from Constantine Wilkins to Hannah James, beginning: “This Indenture made the fourth Day of July In the year of our Lord anno domini one Thousand Seven hundred & Seventy Six Between Constantine Wilkins of the Township of Woolwich in the County of Gloucester and province of West New Jersey yeoman and Ann his wife of the one part and Hannah James of the Township of Pilesgrove—and County of Salem & province aforesaid.” The deed conveys “36 acres of meadow land on the westerly side of Raccoon Creek” to Hannah James, for “338 pounds Good and Lawful money.” The document details the ownership of the parcel going back to 1706, in part: “Linford Lardener (Lynford Lardner) being agents and trustees to John Penn Thomas Penn and Richard Penn and the 2nd John Penn Thomas & Richard Penn being heir at Laws to William Penn and the 2nd William Penn.” In very good condition, with small areas of paper, primarily along intersecting folds. Constantine Wilkins was much involved with the Revolutionary War, serving as an appointee from Woolwich Township on the Committee of Observation, an important committee which became alarmed at the news of the Battle of Lexington and met on May 5, 1775, to choose members to the Provincial Congress meeting at Trenton on May 23, 1775. Any American document from the historic day of July 4, 1776, is incredibly desirable. Starting Bid $300

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War-dated letters from a British Naval Officer assigned to the HMS Blonde

4. Revolutionary War: British Navy. Fascinating Revolutionary War-dated archive comprised of fourteen handwritten

letters penned by Lieutenant Edward Down of the HMS Blonde to his wife Mary, consisting of 21 total pages, with letters ranging in size from 7.75 x 10.25 to 7.75 x 13. The correspondence is dated from May 5, 1775, to February 6, 1779, a period in which Down, an officer of the Royal Navy posted on the HMS Blonde, was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Written in Down’s precise cursive, each letter is annotated with the date, location, and sometimes an internal numbering system, and are addressed to “My dear Life,” as he called Mary, who lived in southwestern England with at least five known children: Will, James, Edward, Sally, and Mary. Throughout the nearly four-year correspondence, subjects of discussion vary from mundane domestic matters involving the payment of bills and the health of his family, to highly informative daily events from aboard the H.M.S. Blonde, such as thorough accounts of movements, the capture of enemy vessels, and even the weather, with Down occasionally providing commentary about American customs or practices, the American Revolution, and the French.

A few short, interesting excerpts: “In this out of the way place, we hear no news of what is going on in America, I mean the South part of it, where our Armies are in Action” (1777); “We fell in with Several of the Enemy’s Vessels, but from the shortness of the day, and gales of wind coming on whilst in chace, we only took possession of one…The Prospect of getting something considerable by remaining in America is so great that I have refused a Change, onto one of the Ships now bound home” (1778); “It appears there is no great Harmony between the Americans & French. They are cutting one another’s throats very fast, are very much distraught for Provisions” (1778). In overall very good to fine condition, with occasional professional repairs. A more comprehensive description is available online at RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $1000

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Fascinating archive on the production of gunpowder during the Revolutionary War 5. Revolutionary War. Significant collection of five Revolutionary War-dated

documents concerning the manufacture and distribution of gunpowder for the American cause. The five documents include details on the procurement from domestic producers, as well detailed instructions and recipes on how to make gunpowder. Of particular note is a manuscript DS signed by Gideon Buckingham, Isaac Clark, and Lewis Mallits, Jr., each hailing from Milford, Connecticut, one page, 8.25 x 10.25, January 13, 1777, which notes the inspection of 618 pounds of saltpeter, in part: “A Quantity of Salt Petre offered for Inspection by William Attwater of Milford the maker thereof amounting to six hundred & eighteen Pounds 1/4 is well and carefully Inspected & according to our best judgment and Skill, the same is found to be pure, clean and dry, free from any corrupt Mixture. The said Willm Attwater having made Oath according to the directions of the Law in such case made & provided, which Salt Peter is received for the use of this State.”

Another manuscript document, one page, 7.5 x 11.75, no date, addressed to Mr. Davis Marsh of New Milford, entitled “To make Gun powder,” provides a fairly detailed method for manufacturing the gunpowder, in part: “Refine salt peter in this way, put it in a clean Iron kittle with water enough to desolve it when it warm, after it is desolv’d let it get cool & it shoot into cristals take out those cristals & heat it again & so on till you get it all refin’d etc—Prepare your Brimstone in this way—tye it up in a linen rag & boil it in weak lye about an hour then boil it in clear water till it becomes soft enough to rub fine with your thum & finger.”

A third manuscript DS signed “Enoch Huse,” one page, 6.25 x 2.5, Boston, December 22, 1787, which consists of a receipt for Nathaniel Cushing who purchased “1 Qr Cask Gunpowder” for the sum of £2.2.

Also included are two issues of The Essex Journal and New Hampshire Packet, each four pages, 10 x 15.75, December 15, 1775, and January 19, 1776. The earlier issue bears a nearly full-page article which begins “As the know’edge of making SALT-PETRE, engages the attention of numbers, who at this critical time are zealous for their country’s good, induces us to hope that by inserting the following, which we have taken from a late London magazine; we shall, at lest, gratify some, and in the meantime, disoblige none of our readers.” The second issue features an article by Henry Wisner who gives detailed instructions for the production of powder. Wisner himself established three powder mills in the Hudson Valley and served as a member of the First and Second Continental Congresses. These articles appeared at a most critical juncture when Washington at Cambridge had virtually no gunpowder in his stores. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

6. Charles Cornwallis. Manuscript DS, signed as Governor-General of India,

“Cornwallis,” one page, 9.5 x 14, October 9, 1786. Document issued to Chief Justice Elijah Impey and Supreme Court Judges Robert Chambers, John Hyde, and William Jones, in full: “We have the honor to transmit you Extract of a Letter from the President’s Council of Fort St. George together with Copy of a Letter addressed to them stating the Circumstances for a Murder Committed near Maddepollam, similar to that perpetuated near Vizagapatam, and referred for your opinion in our Letter of the 2 July, and we request in conformity to the desire of the President and Council to be favored with your Sentiments thereon.” Signed at the conclusion by Cornwallis, and countersigned by John Stables and Charles Stuart. In fine condition, with repairs to several small areas of paper loss, and to complete separation along the central horizontal fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce 1781 autograph letter by the disgraced British commander 7. John Burgoyne. Brit-

ish army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000 men to American troops on October 17, 1777. Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “J. Burgoyne,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, January 20, 1781. Letter to Lord Macartney, introducing Mr. Shaw. In part: “After the liberty I took in a former letter, just upon leaving England, to trouble your Lordship with a recommendation of Mr. Jackson, I cannot without great diffidence & indeed a certain degree of shame, undertake a second intrusion in favour of the bearer, Mr. Shaw. Unauthorized as I am to solicit your Lordship upon such occasions, I shall only presume to introduce this gentleman to you as the younger son of a very respectable family in Lancashire, & possessing a character ever worthy his birth & connections. I trust with great confidence in his qualities when further is known to entitle him to your Lordship’s notice & protection. I have only to add my reliance on your Lordship’s candor to pardon the impropriety into which a zeal to serve my friends may have betrayed me, & to accept my assurances of the sincere respect with which I have the honour to be Your Lordship’s most obedient & most humble servant.” In fine condition, with slight splitting to the hinge and one of the horizontal folds. Paroled after his capture by Washington, Burgoyne returned to London where he became a Parliamentarian and wrote The Heiress, a highly successful play. The “Lord Macartney” he writes to is most probably George Macartney, a noted British diplomat and statesman. A highly desirable, boldly penned war-dated letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

8. Abraham Baldwin. American minister, politician, and Founding Father (1754–1807) who served in both the senate and congress on behalf of Georgia, and was the President pro tempore of the United States Senate. Rare manuscript DS, signed “Abram Baldwin,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, February 7, 1789. In full: “Received of Oliv’r. Wolcott Jun’r. Comptroller of Accounts one Order on the Treasurer amounting thirty three Pounds fourteen shillings payable out of the Civil list funds in full for one Order in favour of John Beardslee dated Nov’r: 3d. 1788 drawn by Wm. Saml. Johnson it being part of a balance due him as Delegate to Congress for which he is accountable.” Signed at the conclusion by Baldwin. In very good condition, with light staining and reinforcements to splitting along folds. After graduating from Yale in 1772, Baldwin remained at the school to focus on theology and became a minister just three years later. Instead of leaving the school to focus on the ministry, Baldwin stayed at Yale as a tutor, earning a reputation as a great motivator of his students, a group which included Noah Webster and Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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

10. Benjamin Lincoln. Major general in the Continental Army (1733-1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known as the officer who formally accepted the British surrender at Yorktown. Partly-printed DS, signed “B. Lincoln,” one page, 9.5 x 4.75, June 1, 1804. Port of Marblehead document certifying an import of “one Case of Wine numbered and marked as per margin, containing Four & an half galons.” Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln as collector. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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signed “Seth Leonard,” one page, 6 x 7.5, February 24, 1755. Written during the height of the French and Indian War, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “Leut. march Sir after my respects to you my a fairs to let you know when I inlisted I expected to recd my deed for a farm that I had boot but there is a bank upon it So that I can not take a deed att preasent and if I do not before I go I shall louse five hundred pounds So I desire you to let Capn Perry have my inlistment and take another that I have inlisted. I have a prospect of Six or Eight more & also of my going my Self for I want to go very much and I expect to get it don before you are imbarket & then I shall go with you and either of my brothers will go in my room before the man Should Cheet me out of the money. I scropel not of my going but for feare I could not get the adventge out of the mans hand I recall by the Same Reason.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining. Starting Bid $200

12. War of 1812. Scarce medical supply broadside headed “Estimate of Medicines, &c. for Eighty Men for One Year,” one page, 16 x 13.5, no date but circa 1811. An inventory of medicines and instruments necessary for a military surgeon.

The list includes two sets of amounts, one for a “Northern Post” the other for “Southern Post” with the necessary variations for the differing climates. Items listed include trepanning equipment (used to drill holes in the skull), amputating sets, camphor, and opium. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and a crease and tear to the top edge. Starting Bid $200

America on the brink in 1812: “Prudence recommends that you should make your arrangements for War” 13. Henry Clay. ALS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, February 13, 1812. Letter to “Mess. Scott Trotter & Co., Merchants, Philadelphia,” in part: “Will you do me the favor to collect the amount of the inclosed bill & remit it to me…Prudence recommends that you should make your arrangements for War—an event which I still think may be counted upon with perhaps greater certainty than at the commencement of the Session. Congress will unquestionably in proper time vote the requisite taxes.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Clay’s hand, and franked in the upper right, “Free, H. Clay.” In fine condition, with some paper loss to the integral address leaf. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

To Aaron Burr on the “starved condition of our laboratory & arsenal” in 1813 14. War of 1812. ALS signed “Rich:d Platt,” one page, 6.5 x 8, June 2, 1813. Interesting letter to Aaron Burr, concerning munitions necessary to conduct the War of 1812, in part: “I did receive the note you refer to by Baker and I sent him out to the United States Arsenal to get the composition you wished, when the answer was, that not a particle of any thing could be had from thence without a written order from Gen’l Izard. Next I applied to Stevens to tell me who would make me up two pounds of composition similar to that of Fuses for Shells. He says there are sundry things of apparatus necessary for the purpose of doing it, and he knows of nobody who will…The other item of your desire can only be had from Mitchel or Bridges the Map Maker or some other fanciful man in that Line who has both leisure and taste to accomplish it…Returning to the first item, it will not seem strange to you that we cannot get it done when I tell you we have no preparations for making a Port Five, nor implements to fill a tube, even if the composition was in our possession. Such is the starved condition of our laboratory & arsenal at this moment; but in 2 or 3 days I shall have occasion to visit Izard to ask the loan of 3000 cartridges which it may lead to some other things.” In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

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“Had the United States been fortunate enough to have had another President there would have been sanguine hopes of a pacification”

15. War of 1812: Samuel Taggart. Presbyterian minister (1754–1825) who represented Massachusetts in Congress from 1803 to 1817. ALS signed “Sam’l Taggart,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, February 23, 1813. Letter discussing Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin’s fiscal plan during the War of 1812. In part: “As to the news of the day whether such as is deemed prosperous or disastrous you are in possession of all that I could give. As it respects the movements of Congress they have for a few days had to me the appearance of rapidly progressing to a state of utmost confusion. The great difficulty is an exhausted treasury. It is at length found out that it will not do to depend upon loan entirely without providing funds to support public credit by a punctual payment of the interest.” Taggart reports that although the American government was projected to need $13,500,000 for 1814, they expected to raise far less. He continues: “Indeed I don’t believe that half that sum can be expected and if resort is had to a system of taxation the plan proposed by Gallatin last year must be doubled if not nearly tripled.” On the war, he notes: “Had the United States been fortunate enough to have had another President there would have been sanguine hopes of a pacification but from this French partialities and mulish obstinacy of Madison little is to be expected. On impressment, he believes the issue to have been blown out of proportion by “many artful misrepresentations.”

In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the final page. Starting Bid $200

16. War of 1812: US Navy. Printed document, headed “Statement of expenditures…drawn from the treasury by the secretary of the navy,” one page, 21.5 x 14, for the period of October 1, 1813–September 30, 1814. The document provides an itemization of costs for pay and subsistence of officers and seamen; provisions; medicines; ordnance and small arms; repair of vessels; building of sloops of war; building barges; repair of frigates Constellation and Chesapeake; building vessels of war on Lakes Ontario and Champlain; building of floating batteries; and rewarding lieutenant Eliot for the capture and destruction of the British Brig Detroit. A “Recapitulation” appears at the lower margin. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and repairs to fold splits. Starting Bid $200

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To Secretary of War John Calhoun on “the necessity of a change in our intercourse with the differant Indian tribes on our border” 17. Native American Wars. Fascinating ALS signed “Duff Green,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12.5, March 12, 1821.

Passionate and lengthy letter addressed by General Duff Green to the “Hon. Secretary of War Department,” John C. Calhoun, in part (spelling and grammar retained): “A late outrage committed on the persons & property of some citizens who engaged in an enterprise for the Council Bluffs, goes strongly to prove the necessity of a change in our intercourse with the differant Indian tribes on our border.

The circumstances of the outrage as well as the loss sustaned are herewith transmitted and a confident hope is entertained that the Government will endemnify the sufferers.

There are some points in this claim which I beg leave to notice. The offence proven to have been committed within our territory & now if M Ross intended to cross the line, & it were improper for him to do so, the intention to cross cannot justify the Indians within our territory, of course the claim for indemnity for whiskey is as good as for any other article. It is further proved that the whiskey was intended as a supply for the troops at the council Bluffs and altho I have it not in evidence yet I believe it will appear by the reports from that place that there was none or very little there on account of the Government, and altho the commanding General has been careful not to envolve the Government in avoidable expences, yet it has been his professed policy to encourge citizens to furnish supplies when the situation of the troops, or a deficency on the part of the contractor made it necessary.

If the Government make a military establishment in the Indian Teritory, and encourge the citizens to forward supplies by a road opened for the expressd purpose of facilitating communications with that post, are they not bound in good faith to protect all who relying on the pledge (implied if not expressed) risque their property in the Indian Territory much more then are they bound to protect all such in our own territory.

In answer to this are we told that the offending tribe have no annuity from which the amount can be deducted and that no provision is made for such claims. Does not this case go strongly to prove the necessity of making provision for such claims?

Under present regulations if the Indians steal horses, all that is required of them is to deliver them up when demanded; thus if war parties from the different tribes are disappointed in their excursions, they are sure to put themselves in countenance by stealing from us, the difficulty of identifying the offenders makes it probable that the horses will never be demanded; and if they are the best are generally kept and others old and broken down given up in their stead, in the mean time the offending pass unpunished. If a white man steals a horse, he suffers the penalty of the law - If an Indian steals a horse he rides him untill worn down with hunger & fatigue, he may give him up & pass unpunished—in addition to this aggravating difference, the frontier setlers heretofore have been compelled to go to St Louis & expend as much or more money as the horses were worth in reclaiming them—Do you not suppose the Indians have sense enough to see their advantage? If they steal horses and are detected they have only to give them up; if they steal & are not detected they have the horses—If the tribe were made responsible not only for the stolen property, but for the thieves and the thieves thus given up were executed, the others would be detered from stealing—one example of this kind would have more effect than ten thousand talks.” Includes a full transcript of the letter. In very good condition, with overall toning and light staining. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 11

18. David Porter. American

naval officer (1780–1843) who led the first capture of a British vessel during the War of 1812 and who later served as commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, January 30, 1830. Letter to “R. Smith, Esqr., Cashier of the office of Discount & Deposit, Washington.” Porter writes about an unresolved legal case, probably relating to finance. He speculates about whether he needs to be present to obtain the signature of a Supreme Court judge, and exhibits thoughtful consideration of his wife. He promises to offer “in the fullest manner…every assistance on the part of myself & Mrs. Porter,” but asks that “she may not be subjected to more inconvenience than is…necessary by the formalities exerted by the laws…If it is absolutely necessary that she should go to Lancaster, I ask it as a favor that she may not be required to do so until spring.” Porter concludes that he “answered certain inquiries from the State Department yesterday, which will enable the Secretary to advise on my claim.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Porter’s hand.

In very good condition, with scattered staining, small splits to intersecting folds, toning along the hinge, and repairs to the sealrelated paper loss to the integral address leaf. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

19. Gideon Welles. Two items relating to the early career of Gideon Welles: an ALS, clerically signed “Gideon Welles

Comptroller by Edwin Benjamin,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, September 7, 1835, addressed to Anson Brown, the Post Master of Austerlitz County, New York, which concerns the Revolutionary War service proof of three individuals named Gillet, Gay, and Wadsworth; and a AMS signed “Arad Joy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5, January 9, 1844, addressed to “Hon. G. Welles,” which reflects a chain of correspondence exchanged between Joy and Comptroller Welles. The correspondence whether Welles obtained certificates testifying to the war service of over fifteen individuals: Robert Jackson, Josiah Hull, Rufus Johnson, Samuel Dean, Jonah Moore, Jal Beers, Roger Sheldon, Noah Seymour, Ephraim Stapleweather, Stephen Edgerton, Albert Stewart, Uriah Roundy, John Flint, Payne Turner, John Humerston, Joseph Jarvis, Jarball Whitney, Elisha Peck, Eliazer Smith, and others. Joy’s questions were answered by another hand, and the two correspondents presumably sent the letter back and forth multiple times as responses were recorded. In overall very good to fine condition, with a tear and some paper loss to the ALS. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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20. Erasmus D. Keyes.

Union general (1810–1895) who commanded a brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run, saw action at Seven Pines, Savage’s Station, and Harrison’s Landing.

He was removed from command by General John Dix after his retreat at Gettysburg. ALS signed “E. D. Keyes,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9, February 28, 1848. Letter to Major G. H. Crosman, a quartermaster at Philadelphia, written from West Point. In part: “It will be quite impossible for me to go to New York until the boats commence to run regularly so that I can get back the same say; as I have no assistant and my class must stand still if I am not here to attend to it. You or I might, however, write to Mr. Kayser, and in a few lines let him know the conditions upon which the leases are to be made, and to inform him that the full power of attorney will soon be forthcoming. If you write please ask him to refer to the deeds to see that things we are forbidden to erect…I supposed, on account of the higher rate of interest in Missouri, that the notes might be higher there on leases. If we could get a fair price would it not be as well to sell as to lease…I am willing however to leave the whole matter to Mr. Kayser’s judgement.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral sheet in Keyes’s hand. In very good condition, with the bottom of the letter trimmed off, areas of paper loss along intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

21. [George E. Pickett]. Partly-printed DS, one page,

16 x 10.5, 1847. Document headed “We, the undersigned Non-commissioned Officers, Artificers, Musicians, and Privates, of the N.C. Staff & Band, 8 Infy, do hereby acknowledge to have received of Lieut. Geo. E. Pickett, A. Adjt. 8 Infy, the several articles of Clothing set opposite our respective names.” The document records receipt of “Privates’ Wool Jackets,” “Private’s Wool Overalls,” “Boots, pairs of,” and “Stockings.” Signed in the right column, “Th. Fink,” “Levi Woodbury,” “H. S. Reed,” and “J. Smith,” with all signatures witnessed by “Th. Fink.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and minor paper loss at fold intersections.

Second Lieutenant George E. Pickett was transferred to the 8th Infantry, July 18, 1847, and was brevetted First Lieutenant, August 20, 1847, for Gallant and Meritorious Conduct in the Battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico. On September 13, 1847, Pickett was brevetted Captain for Gallant Conduct at Chapultepec, Mexico. Pickett was also variously Regimental Quartermaster and Assistant Adjutant for the 8th Regiment. Starting Bid $200

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22. George E. Pickett. Handwritten en-

dorsement by Pickett, unsigned, penned on the reverse of a letter sent to him by 2nd Lieutenant Thomas Gamble Pitcher, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, May 10, 1848. Pitcher writes, in full “I have the honor to apply for a leave of absence for the purpose of accompanying a party of gentlemen, who are going to visit the cavo near Cuanavaca. You will do me a favour by laying this before the authority competent to grant it, at your earliest opportunity.” Pickett adds his endorsement on the reverse: “Tacubaya, Mex, May 10th 1848, T. E. Pitcher 2nd Lieut.

8th Infantry, Application for leave.” The leave was approved with the help of Captain Collinson R. Gates. In very good to fine condition, with light staining affecting the first few words, and light toning along folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

23. Jefferson Davis. Hand-

addressed and free franked mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Davis to “Revd. J. W. French, US Mil. Academy, West Point, N. Y.,” and franked in the upper right, “Jeffer. Davis, USS.” Postmarked Washington, DC, Free, March 18, 1859. In very good to fine condition, with an opening-related tear passing through Davis’s franking signature. At this time, Davis was one of Mississippi’s senators, and French was chaplain and a professor of geography, history, and ethics at the Military Academy at West Point. He was appointed to this position at West Point by President Franklin Pierce, and was informed by Jefferson Davis, who was secretary of war. French’s friendship with Davis led some to question his loyalty at the outbreak of the Civil War, but he remained West Point’s chaplain until his death in 1871.

Also includes an AMS in pencil by French, one page both sides, 8 x 12, April 23, 1861, entitled “Plans of the Secessionists.” It covers in thorough detail areas important to the North that were susceptible to disruption, including communications and supply lines, as well as potential military strategies. He concludes: “Remedy. Stop at once the transmission of Southern troops with Maryland, by an overwhelming force from Pennsylvania, concentrated at Harpers Ferry, or the point of crossing the river.” In fine condition, with writing light but legible.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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24. Jefferson Davis. Original 2.25

x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an artist’s depiction of Jefferson Davis on the run after the Civil War while wearing a woman’s dress, marked on the mount: “Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1865, by J. Holyland, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court for the District of Columbia.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Voluminous manuscript by Civil War engineer Henry Benham

25. Civil War: Charleston Harbor. Original manuscript account of the controversial career of Brigadier General Henry Washington Benham, with his own perspective on the “James Island Affair,” several hundred pages bound in two volumes, together with a large government survey map of Charleston Harbor showing James Island and Secessionville. Also includes three manuscript leaves of military assessment by Benham’s son, Henry Hill Benham, and a photograph of General Benham in uniform.

The manuscript describes Benham’s career in the military with a focus on the Civil War era, and is illustrated with three intricately hand-drawn maps. In 1861, Benham was appointed as chief engineer of the Department of the Ohio and participated in McClellan’s West Virginia campaign. He led an advance guard in pursuit of Confederate General Robert Garnett to Corrick’s Ford, where Garnett was killed. Promoted to brigadier general, Benham took part in the campaign against Robert E. Lee and commanded the leading brigade in the battle at Carnifex Ferry in September 1861. On June 16, 1862, Benham led an unsuccessful attack against Confederate forces in Secessionville, South Carolina, in what is known as the ‘James Island Affair.’ He was relieved of his command by General David Hunter and charged with disobeying orders. Benham lost his rank over the matter and requested a Court of Inquiry to restore his reputation.

The large map included with the manuscript, framed to an overall size of 32 x 36, is heavily annotated with the lines of battle sketched in and contains a manuscript account of orders issued and obeyed; it seems likely that this was used as an exhibit in the inquiry. In the end, he was exonerated and reinstated by President Lincoln. Additionally included are a salt-print photograph of Benham and three pages written by his son on the condition of uniforms and material of French troops at Vincennes, sometime between 1893-97, when he served as quartermaster of the Second Infantry. In overall very good to fine condition, with ink quite blurred with words over-written in critical passages and many sections difficult to decipher, and expert restoration to original bindings; map has early paper repairs to folds on the reverse. Starting Bid $1000

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The great generals of the American Civil War

26. Robert E. Lee and U. S. Grant.

Impressive pairing of Civil War-dated items from legendary rival generals U. S. Grant and Robert E. Lee: an ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen.,” one page, 7.25 x 7.25, January 16, 1864, written from the “Head Qrs Mil. Div. of the Miss.,” and addressed to Major General George H. Thomas, “Head of Dept, of the Cumberland,” in full, “Please send the bearer of this, Mrs. Bransford under Flag of Truce, to the Confederate lines”; and a manuscript endorsement signed “R. E. Lee, Genl,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, October 15, 1862, penned on the reverse of a partial letter signed “Wm. J. Clarke,” recommending John M. E. Valk of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, for a position in the Quartermaster’s Department. Written from the “Headqrs Dept North’n Va,” Lee’s endorsement, in full, “Having great confidence in the recommendation of Genl. Ransom & Col Clarke, I do not hesitate to recommend Mr. Valk for the position of Asst Qr. Mr. Believing from his testimonials that he will prove an active & efficient officer, his position & services claim something for him from the Government.” Both are cloth-matted and framed with a small portrait of Grant and a carte-de-visite of Lee to an overall size of 26.25 x 21.75; an engraved plaque loose within the frame. In overall very good condition, with staining and soiling to both, and some paper loss to the bottom of Lee’s letter. Starting Bid $500

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30. James A. Hardie. Union officer (1823–1876) who served in a number of important administrative positions during the Civil War. Partly-printed DS, signed “Jas A. Hardie, Ins. Gen. USA,” one page, 5.5 x 8.25, June 7, 1865. A US Military Telegraph, in full: “By Telegraph from Washington DC 1865, To Bvt. Brig. Gen. Alonzo Alden, Col. 169th Ct. Vol., Your commission was forwarded May thirtieth (30) to New Berne NC—.” In fine condition, with light staining to the bottom. Accompanied by a complete typescript from the Lincoln Library in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, which notes that the document was originally a part of the Norman Boas estate. Starting Bid $200

Lt. Gen. Grant orders a uniform for his brother-in-law and aide-de-camp, Frederick Tracy Dent 29. U. S. Grant.

Civil War–dated ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.75, Head Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, February 3, 1865.

Letter to White, Whiteman & Co. of New York, in part: “Please make a coat & pants for Lieut.

Col. F. T. Dent of my Staff who is now absent from here and cannot send his own order. When the clothing is finished and it, with the bill, to my address—I do not recollect whether you took Col. Dent’s measure on the occation of your visit to City Point or not. If you did not the clothing can be made to my measure our size being about the same except in height. I am two inches the taller of the two.” In very good condition, with uniformly trimmed edges, and old repairs to separations along intersecting folds. Frederick Tracy Dent was Grant’s brother-in-law, and the two had been classmates together at West Point. In March 1864, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and appointed as General Grant’s aide-de-camp. A fantastic, war-dated association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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31. Gideon Welles. LS signed “G. Welles,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, Navy Department letterhead, June 15, 1865.

Letter to J. B. A. Lewis, “Late Ass’t Surgeon U. S. Navy,” in full: “Your resignation as an Assistant Surgeon in the Navy of the United States, tendered in your letter of the 13th Inst., is hereby accepted.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

33. Civil War Generals. Collection of 11 items, consisting mostly of signatures on slips or cards, each signed by a noted soldier or officer of the Civil War, with some affixed to slightly larger mounts, including: Russell A. Alger, Darius N. Couch, Jacob Dolson Cox, Lucius Fairchild, Winfield Scott Hancock, Joseph Roswell Hawley, Oliver Otis Howard, Hugh Judson Kilpatrick, George B. McClellan, Hiram Paulding, and Jeremiah McLain Rusk (clipped from a document). In overall very good to fine condition, with various toning, folds, creases, trimmed edges, and corner mounting remnants. Starting Bid $200

“The prisoner ‘Davis’ is feeling quite comfortable this morning” 32. Jefferson Davis. ALS signed “Nelson A. Miles,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, August 22, 1865. Letter to an unnamed general, in full, “I have the honor to state that the prisoner ‘Davis’ is feeling quite comfortable this morning, complaining a little however of erysipelas in the face and a carbuncle on his leg. I also enclose a communication from [Clement] Clay to the ‘Sec of War’ together with a letter to his wife which he desires, forwarded. In regard to the Sentinels, when they were taken out of his room he said they did not disturbe or waken him, lately they have been required to make as little noise as possible and not to walk around in the room. I do not think it possible for him to escape, even if the sentinels are taken out of the front room, he will still be under two locks, aside from the Guard in front of his cell.” Although the recipient is unnamed, Miles sent all his reports about the prisoners and mail to Assistant Adjutant General Edward D. Townsend. In fine condition, with light soiling and a few small stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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35. James Longstreet.

34. William T. Sherman. Ink signature, “Affectionately yr brother, W. T. Sherman,” on an off-white 5 x 1 slip clipped from the close of a letter. In fine condition, with a bit of soiling beneath the signature. Accompanied by an unsigned albumen portrait of Sherman in uniform, matted to an overall size of 6.5 x 8.75. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Partly-printed DS, one page, 15.5 x 11, July 18, 1870. Interesting State of Louisiana military appointment, naming D. A. Blanchard as “Captain in the Co. A 5th Regiment Infantry of the Louisiana State Militia.” Signed at the conclusion by Longstreet as adjutant general and by H. C. Warmoth as governor. The blue seal affixed to the lower left remains mostly intact. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 15.5. In very good to fine condition, with overall toning and old tape residue to the edges. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Sherman prepares his leave for Geneva Lake, “where all my family is sojourning for the summer”

36. William T. Sherman. ALS signed “W. T. Sherman,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, Headquarters Army of the United States letterhead, July 30, 1875. Letter to his “Brother,” in part: “I am just on the point of starting for Chicago and Geneva Lake Wisconsin where all my family is sojourning for the summer. I will be gone two weeks or at most twenty-days, when I will come back and stay here or hereabouts till the meeting at Des Moines Sept 29-30, when I surely come up to Des Moines. I did intend to take a short run out to Colorado and to Fort Bridger, but Genl. Sheridan has approved for leave to go to Oregon in August, and it will not do for us both to be absent. Especially when the Secretary of War is also away—I doubt if we will have a very large meeting…for it is far for most of the active members of the society to travel, and many of them will head back for the meeting at Philadelphia on the occasion of the Centennial.” In fine, fragile condition, with splitting to the folds and hinge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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39. Joseph Wheeler. Confederate ma-

37. 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. J. B. Brown & Sons Bankers check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Chamberlain, “Joshua L. Chamberlain,” payable to E. Smith for $35, November 18, 1881. In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, creasing to the lower left, and some speckled discoloration.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

jor general (18361906), known as ‘Fightin’ Joe,’ who led his troops in vigorous opposition to Sherman during the Atlanta campaign.

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, December 14, 1904. Written from Mexico, a letter to his daughter, in full: “Just received Annie’s letter of Dec. 7. Bless her soul, but she don’t tell me about her visit to Ashville. I fear it was not as pleasant as she expected. She must tell me all about her visit. I am invited to the great inauguration ball to-morrow night & expect to see much beauty & elegance.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered staining to the second page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

40. Douglas Haig. Field mar-

shal and commander-in-chief of the British expeditionary forces in France and Flanders during WWI (1861–1928).

Handsome matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo of Haig in uniform, affixed to a 4.5 x 7 mount, signed on the mount in fountain pen, “D. Haig, F. M.” The photo’s mount has been tipped to larger display sheet. In fine condition, with a light crease to the lower right corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Response to an inquiry “relative to the surrender or capture of Andersonville Prison”

41. Viscount E d m u n d Allenby. Brit-

38. Alexander Ramsey. Whig and Republican politician (1815–1903) who served as Secretary of War in the Hayes administration. LS signed “Alex. Ramsey,” one page, 7.75 x 10, War Department letterhead, March 8, 1881. Letter to “the Honorable Attorney General,” Wayne MacVeagh, reporting that nothing is known “relative to the surrender or capture of Andersonville Prison premises and buildings…The Quartermaster General reports that that office is unable to render any information upon the subject.” In very good condition, with scattered light soiling and staining. Starting Bid $200

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ish Field Marshal (1861–1936) who led the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine and Syria during World War I. Uncommon ANS signed “Edmund H. H. Allenby,” one page, lightly lined, 8.25 x 4.75, June 3, no year. In full: “I shall be delighted to come your horse show on Tuesday. Many thanks.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed bottom edge and splitting along the central vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Property stamp for the 7th Cavalry—plus a scarce autograph of its illustrious commander

42. George A. Custer. Large letterpress-style hand-held stamp with three lines of metal letters typeset on an 18 x 10 x 0.5 block of wood, reading: “US ARMY, 7TH CAVALRY, TRP H.” A 3˝ tall solid brass spherical knob and two metal handles are attached to the reverse, as well as a label lightly written in pencil that reads: “U. S. Army, 7th Cavalry Tp. H, Fort Lincoln, D. T.” This belonged to Captain Frederick W. Benteen, and would have been used to stamp boxes, trunks, and other property belonging to his troop. Benteen was assigned to Custer’s 7th Cavalry Regiment in 1867, and commanded Troop H for the next 16 years. Most notably, he was in command of a battalion (Companies D, H, and K) of the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25 and 26, 1876. Also includes a hand-addressed mailing envelope, 5 x 3, addressed by Custer to “Mrs. Genl. G. A. Custer, Monroe, Mich,” with the town struck through and changed in another hand to “Fort Lavenworth [sic] Kans.”

Envelope also bears a pair of canceled three-cent George Washington postage stamps. Stamper is in very good condition, with general expected wear and soiling from age and use, and the envelope is in fine condition, with a few small stains and a torn right edge. A fantastic pairing of items, each scarce on its own. Starting Bid $200

“Didn’t Dewey do well?”— three days after the Battle of Manila Bay 43. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, Navy Department letterhead,

May 4, 1898. Letter to Hon. James Eckels of the Commercial National Bank in Chicago, in full: “I thank you heartily for your kindness. Didn’t Dewey do well? I will have all the documents I can get sent to you.” In fine condition, with filing holes to top edge. This was written just three days after Admiral George Dewey’s decisive victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, and two days prior to Roosevelt’s resignation as assistant secretary of the Navy to form the First US Volunteer Cavalry—better known as the ‘Rough Riders.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“When our troops go to war our effort must be to appeal to their sense of self-respect and of duty” 44. Theodore Roosevelt. ALS, two pages on two ad-

joining sheets, 5.75 x 7.5, Sagamore Hill letterhead, May 5, 1917. Letter to “Bishop Summer,” in full: “I don’t know what that bill is; but most emphatically I agree with protecting the army from commercialized vice and forbidding all recognition of commercialized vice, and all encouragement, direct or indirect, of commercialized vice, by or in connection with the army. This is especially true of the army now to be raised. When our troops go to war our effort must be to appeal to their sense of self-respect and of duty; let us effectively endeavor to make them realize that it should be a matter of honorable obligation on them to live cleanly and decently, keeping themselves fit to be citizens when they return home, and at the highest pitch of fighting capacity while the war lasts.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Your prompt and patriotic response to the Navy’s call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy-glasses, is most appreciated”

45. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS signed “F. D. Roosevelt,” one

page, trimmed to a size of 8 x 8, Navy Department letterhead, April 9, 1918. Letter written as assistant secretary of the Navy, in part: “Your prompt and patriotic response to the Navy’s call for binoculars, telescopes, and spy-glasses, is most appreciated. The glasses will be very useful in the prosecution of Naval Operations until victory is won. At the termination of the war, if possible, every effort will be made to return them to you, when it is hoped that you will feel compensated for any evidence of wear, by the knowledge that you have supplied ‘Eyes for the Navy’ during a very trying period.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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46. World War I. Collection of five

German items pertaining to World War I, including: a Second Class Iron Cross with ribbon, marked “1914” at the bottom; a black badge awarded to wounded soldiers, featuring a helmet over crossed swords, encircled by a wreath; a gilt War Commemorative Medal, 1914–1918, of the Kyffhauser Union, with ribbon; a bronze Honor Cross of the World War with ribbon, featuring the years “1914 / 1918,” encircled by a wreath; and an orange cotton banner, measuring 24 x 20, printed with scenes of German soldiers training for military service. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

“I am taking three guns two rifeles and a shot gun 77 twenty two shells 20; 30-30 shells” 47. George S. Patton. ALS signed “Geo S. Patton, Jr,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12, no date. Letter to his mother’s sister, “Aunt Nanie,” in full (spelling and grammar retained): “We start for Catilena in two hours and twenty three minutes. Mama is all right now; we just got your letter. I had some ballast sacks made for my boat, the sacks are thirty in number and weigh when filled with sand from fifty two sixty pounds a piece. We got two watermellons but they were green. Dot and Marmion [Patton’s horse] will be turned out today. Dot’s shews are off I am taking my foot ball clothes over but I don’t believe I’ll play; nor go to Hick Cocks this year.

Harrie Mellon may be on your train, I am taking three guns two rifeles and a shot gun 77 twenty two shells 20; 30-30 shells. Lance is going over with us. The mosquitoes are very bad and often bight clean through the soul of my shoes. I got a new dress suit vest and a new shirt, I have just come back from a good-by ride on Marmion before he is tumed out he is fine. The fifth eye-lash from the left-side of my right eye has a pain in the little toe of its left foot but the doctor thinks it is nothing serious. I have tolde you all the news.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, and some ink stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The sporting Patton: “We had a fine hunt” 48. George S. Patton. ALS signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Mounted Service School letterhead, October 13, 1914. Letter home to his mother, in part: “For the last two days it has been very cold almost winter. Yesterday we had a drag-hunt and there was one bad ditch in it so before starting I warned people that I would show them the ditch. I did I fell into it and both Wing and I hit on our heads but it did not hurt us a bit and we had a fine hunt. I just sent for three new fox hounds for the pack we simply had to have them and they did not cost very much. I took a rest Sunday by going on a coyote hunt with Dr. Hewett I rode over fifty miles in eleven hours and did not see a coyote but a bunch of young mules tried to kill the hounds and we had a lot of trouble keeping them off. Mrs. Ayer had been very sick so B[eatrice] has not come yet I expect her about Sunday.” Includes the original mailing envelope addressed in Patton’s hand to “Mrs. Geo. S. Patton, San Gabriel, California.”

Also includes two trophies: a silver pitcher awarded for polo, engraved, “President’s Cup, Philadelphia Country Club, June 1923. Won by War Department,” with other officers’ names below; and a silver cup awarded to his wife, engraved, “Hawaii’s Sixth Terr. Fair, 1927, Best Saddle Horse Ladies, won by Bull Run, ridden by Beatrice Ayer Patton.” In overall fine condition, with some tarnishing to trophies.

Patton was an avid polo player and had captained the highly successful 1922 Army squad before heading off for Kansas the following year, where he underwent further training, including the Field Officer’s Course at Fort Riley and then the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, graduating 25th in his class in 1924. His success on the polo grounds won him the admiration of his former teammates—so much so that they apparently presented their 1923 trophy to him as a memento.

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Remarkable 1915 West Point yearbook signed by Eisenhower and Bradley, two heroes of World War II

49. Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley. Rare signed book: The 1915 Howitzer. NY: The Blanchard Press, 1915.

Hardcover, 8.5 x 10.25, 399 pages. Signed and inscribed above his image as part of the graduating class in blue ballpoint, “For Arlene—with best wishes from one who is now much older, balder and fatter than shown below, Dwight D. Eisenhower.” Also signed by Omar Bradley over his image in blue ballpoint, “Omar N. Bradley,” and signed and inscribed on the copyright page in black felt tip, “To the Neff Family, with best wishes, Omar N. Bradley.” In fine condition, with wear to the covers. Highlighted

by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley, the US Military Academy’s class of 1915 became known as ‘the class the stars fell on’—36% of the graduates attained the rank of general, more than any other class in history. Both Eisenhower and Bradley reached the five-star rank of General of the Army, two of only five men to do so. A rare, museum-quality piece. Starting Bid $1000

50. Benito Mussolini. Vintage

matte-finish 5.5 x 9 half-length portrait of Mussolini with a folded newspaper by the Pandimiglio Studio of Rome, affixed to the original 9.5 x 14.25 mount, signed on the mount in bold black ink, “Benito Mussolini, Roma Ott. 1928—VI.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

51. Erwin Rommel. ANS

in German, in pencil, one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard depicting Lake Plon, postmarked 1937. Untranslated letter to his family in Potsdam, signed “Rommel” in the address field. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable collection of 1938 Horrors of War bubblegum cards 52. 1938 Gum Inc. ‘Horrors of War ’ Card Collection. Fantastic collection of 1938 Gum Inc. Horrors

of War trading cards, comprising 142 PSA graded cards plus six rare ungraded ’premiums,’ each measuring 2 1/2˝ by 3 1/8˝. In all, this lot represents about half of the 288-card set, which was created to ‘teach peace by exposing the horrors of war’—following descriptive captions of each scene, text on the reverse of each card reads, “To know the HORRORS OF WAR is to want PEACE.” The cards depict true horrors of war in graphic detail, focusing on scenes involving contemporary worldwide conflicts: the Japanese invasion of China, the Spanish Civil War, the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the Russian and Japanese conflict in Manchuria, and Germany’s annexation of the Sudentenland from Czechoslovakia.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt found the initial 240-card series useful in explaining the atrocities that afflicted war-ravished countries, drawing ire from some United States senators who criticized him for employing ‘bubblegum diplomacy.’ Gum Inc. released a second series of 48 high-numbered cards in the late summer and fall of 1938, perceptively chronicling Hitler’s emergence as a threat to world peace.

Highlights in this lot include #232 “Loyalists Attack Hillside Trenches in Rain” graded PSA 9, seven cards graded PSA 8 (#26 “Shells Splinter Deck of Tender with U.S. Refugees,” #32 “Shelling the ‘Lost Battalion’ at Close Range,” #102 “Chinese Guerillas Wreck a Supply Train,” #179 “Wrecked Highway Brings Disaster to Foe,” #205 “The Changing Tides of Battle,” #207 “Loyalists Cross Garonne to Safety,” and #228 “Japs Rain Death in Canton Ignoring Protests”), and two Hitler cards (#283 “Hitler Threatens Force to Free Sudetens” (PSA 4), and #286 “Chamberlain Meets Hitler in Peace Effort” (PSA 3.5)).

The six ungraded premiums included are rare examples: four of them have the “You Can Get 240 Pictures” overprint offering cash prizes to children, which were issued at schools; and two have ink stamps on the reverse, “You’re Lucky! You get a package of cards free.” These cards are duplicates from the collection of Ronnie Paloger, whose 1938 Horrors of War set was inducted into the PSA Set Registry Hall of Fame in 2009.

A lengthy interview with him on the subject was published as the cover story of the January 2010 issue of SMR (Sports Market Report), a copy of which is included.

Below is complete list of grades and card numbers: One (1) card graded PSA 9 (Mint): 232 Seven (7) cards graded PSA 8 (NM-MT): 26, 32, 102, 179, 205, 207, 228 Thirty (30) cards graded PSA 7 (NM): 34, 45, 79, 87, 88, 95, 98, 102, 113, 114, 126, 133, 142, 147, 181, 183, 185, 186, 198, 202, 219, 226, 228, 229, 238, 250, 253, 256, 268, 272 Five (5) cards graded PSA 6.5 (EX-MT+): 51, 75, 158, 191, 232 Fifty-four (54) cards graded PSA 6 (EX-MT) or equivalent: 7, 18, 24, 26, 27, 45, 61, 76, 78, 80 (PSA 8 (OC)), 82, 83, 84, 87, 90, 93, 94, 97, 99, 102, 104, 105, 112, 114, 118, 119, 125, 126, 130, 145, 147, 159, 160, 165, 172, 173, 176, 177, 178, 180, 182, 183, 185, 188, 190, 191, 192, 210, 215, 219, 225, 227, 231, 275 Six (6) cards graded PSA 5.5 (EX+): 69, 136, 137, 141, 148, 191 Thirty-two (32) cards graded PSA 5 (EX) or equivalent: 18, 20, 26, 29, 30, 31, 34, 49, 50, 67 (PSA 7 (OC)), 74, 77, 78 (PSA 7 (OC)), 84, 86, 92, 98, 106, 113, 118, 120, 122, 125, 148, 159, 160, 195, 208, 210, 214, 232 (PSA 7 (OC)), 273 Five (5) cards graded PSA 4.5 (VG-EX+): 11, 60, 120, 134, 165 One (1) card graded PSA 4 (VG-EX): 283 One (1) card graded PSA 3.5 (VG+): 286 Six (6) ungraded rare premium cards, including four with “You Can Get 240 Pictures” overprint on the reverse (numbers 72, 97, 110, 111) and two with the “You’re Lucky!” stamp on the reverse (70, 74). Starting Bid $200

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Patton forgets his “anti-hay fever serum” at the Beverly Hospital 53. George S. Patton. TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page,

7.25 x 10.5, Office of the Commanding Officer letterhead, May 3, 1939. Written from Fort Myer, Virginia, a letter to the superintendent at the Beverly Hospital in Massachusetts, in full: “When I left the hospital I forgot to being a carton marked with my name containing some anti-hay fever serum. It is in an ice box, probably in the ward I occupied. Miss Dee put it away for me. I shall be much obliged if you would be kind enough to send it to me by mail as soon as possible. Again thanking you for your splendid treatment of me.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

MacArthur reveals “The most pleasing feature of my new command” 54. Douglas MacArthur. World War II-dated TLS, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, Office of the Military Adviser, Commonwealth of the Philippines letterhead, August 1, 1941. Letter to Jonathan M. Morin, in full: “I thank you so sincerely for your message of congratulations. It was thoughtful indeed of you to write me and I appreciate it. The most pleasing feature of my new command is the inspiring words of felicitation which it has elicited from such good friends as yourself. Again my thanks.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. On July 26, 1941, President Roosevelt federalized the Philippine Army, and recalled MacArthur to active duty in the US Army as a major general.

He was named commander of US Army Forces in the Far East, and the following day was promoted to lieutenant general. By year’s end, he held the rank of general. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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A soldier’s diary from December 7, 1941: “Japan Bombed Honolulu & Declared war on U.S.A.”

55. World War II. Appealing collection of material related to Jack Leland Ball, a machinist

mate aboard the USS Savannah, which is highlighted by his “Five-Year Horoscope Diary,” 5 x 7.5, consisting of over 375 pages with entries for every day in 1940, and several entries for 1941 and 1942. The diary records news of Pearl Harbor and his participation in the Battle of Casablanca. Notable entry dates, include: May 24, 1940: “Got into Pearl Harbor this morning tied up with Honolulu & Phil. Have seen lots of fellows I know…Had 4-8 watch went to bed at 8:00.” June 24: “Got under way this morning they said for Panama.” June 26: “Still don’t know where we are going.” July 1: “Anchored at Pearl Harbor this morning.”

August 14: “Had the 8-12 Steaming watch they fired the machine guns.” September 8: “Went over to Pearl Harbor & played soft ball. Beat V Div 13-10. Came back to the ship at 1:30.”

October 31: “Had GQ at 0600 after that relieved the watch and had 8-12. In aft slept till GQ awoke me, saw air bubbles, but no sub I guess, Heard they sank the St James off Iceland.” November 9: “Came in Casico Bay Portland [Maine] anchor about 0840 went on liberty @1000…” November 26: “Up anchor & proceeded on into Navy Yard N.Y. I got to see plenty of sights on the way in. Really gives you a thrill…Went to times sq, Jack Dempsys…” The “Savannah” spent November 26th to December 7th in New York City with daily entries mentioning among other places Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Greenwich Village. The Savannah left New York City on December 7, 1941: “Got underway for Portland. Japan Bombed Honolulu & Declared war on U.S.A. really tore heck out of Hawaii also bombed Guam, Midway, Wake & Phillipine Islands. Will get them through anchor in Portland in eve.”

Also included are several personal effects belonging to Ball, including: a set of three Army Air Force Cloth Maps; a rusted metal identification tag, 1.5 x 1.25, with one side etched with Ball’s right index fingerprint, and the other side bearing his full name, his service number (291-59-90), and medical details; a “Submarine Squadron-36” card granting Ball permission “to be on shore on recreation business at Guam”; and various other items. The accompaniments are housed in a brown keepsake box once owned by Ball. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Rare 1941 document signed by Stalin 56. Joseph Stalin. Fabu-

lous World War II-dated DS in Cyrillic, signed in red pencil, one page both sides, 8.25 x 12, December 25, 1941. Stalin emends the document by adding a fourth line in red pencil. In very good to fine condition, with some light staining, paper loss along the left edge, and writing showing through from various notations on the reverse. A very rare example boasting much of Stalin’s handwriting.

Roughly two million people had fled the Soviet capital prior to the start of the Battle of Moscow on October 2, 1941, and by November 28, the German strategic offensive, Operation Typhoon, had pushed to a mere twenty miles from Moscow city limits. But the frigid Soviet winter took its toll on the Wehrmacht, and logistical issues that prevented the delivery of warm clothing and other winter equipment soon enabled Soviet forces to exact a series of effective counterattacks. Axis soldiers began their retreat

by December 5, a decision pressed upon them by a record-breaking winter that dropped to temperatures of –20 °F. An immensely desirable document signed in the final days of one of World War II’s most significant conflicts. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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57. Douglas MacArthur. World War II-dated FDC with

a cachet honoring General Douglas MacArthur and a small affixed portrait of the general saluting, neatly signed in fountain pen. Cover also bears an April 15, 1942, postmark from MacArthur, West Virginia, and three wartime postage stamps promoting industry and agriculture “for defense.” In fine condition, with overall light toning, two spots of soiling to lower edge, and one trivial crease to upper edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Brezhnev recommends a promotion amid Germany’s advance into the Soviet Union 58. Leonid Brezhnev. World War II-dated DS in Cyrillic, signed “Brezhnev,” one page, 8.25 x 11.25, December 22, 1942. Document recommending Roman Yeliseyevich Vuldovich for a promotion.

In part (translated): “Comrade Vuldovich has been participating in the war since October of 1941.

Before being drafted into the army, he performed managerial and administrative work for some time…Since he had a great deal of experience in managerial and business administration work, the Group’s Military Council permitted him to assume the position of Deputy Head of Political Affairs of the Group’s Logistics Section…Comrade Vuldovich has shown himself to be an experienced, well-trained worker who sees the big picture, is a self-starter, and is an energetic and diligent political worker.”

In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and binding holes along the left edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Unique WWII Short Snorter Signed by Churchill, Stalin, FDR, Eisenhower and Others 59. Leaders of World War II. A signed one dollar, Series 1935-A silver certificate, known as a ‘Short Snorter,’ autographed on the front and back in fountain pen by 25 leading and otherwise notable figures from World War II, including: Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, Dwight D. Eisenhower, King George VI of the United Kingdom, King Peter II of Yugoslavia, Anthony Eden, Louis Mountbatten of Burma, Harold Alexander, Alan Brooke, Arthur Tedder, Hastings Ismay, Max Aitken, Randolph Churchill, W. Averell Harriman, Kathleen Harriman, Roy W. Howard, and others. This historic banknote was once owned by Churchill’s valet, Frank Sawyers, who has signed on the bill’s verso, “Short Snorter, F. Sawyers,” and marked below, “Marrakech Chapter,” which suggests that Churchill and Roosevelt signed this dollar bill after meeting in Casablanca in 1943. In very good to fine condition, with some light toning and overall expected handling wear.

Invented by Alaskan bush pilots in the 1920s, this unusual form of autograph collecting became a summit ritual for presidents, prime ministers, ambassadors, and generals alike. The game rules were simple: a group of people traveling together signed banknotes recording who was in attendance. Those unable to produce the banknote upon request at a subsequent meet-up were obliged to buy a small drink—or short snort—for their companions.

From January 14–24, 1943, President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill finalized the Allied European strategy against the Axis powers at the Anfa Hotel in Casablanca, French Morocco. The journey for Roosevelt, who was then confined to a wheelchair, was of particular import, given that no prior president had ever left the United States during wartime. The meeting, which focused primarily on military movements for the forthcoming year, targeted the expulsion of Japan from Papua, New Guinea, increased aerial bombing over Germany, and the invasion of Sicily and mainland Italy. The most significant and controversial decision came on the final day, when Roosevelt and Churchill declared that the only way to ensure postwar peace was to adopt a policy of ‘unconditional surrender’ from the Axis powers. Also, in 1943, Stalin famously met Churchill and Roosevelt at the Tehran Conference, where the Soviet dictator likely added his signature, right across George Washington’s likeness on the bill!

Nearing the end of the conference, Churchill suggested to Roosevelt that the two spend time in nearby Marrakech, a destination he referred to as the ‘Paris of the Sahara.’ Churchill implored the president: ‘You cannot come all the way to North Africa without seeing Marrakech. Let us spend two days there. I must be with you when you see the sun set on the Atlas Mountains.’ Although Roosevelt was eager to return stateside, he ultimately agreed, and on January 23 the men left Casablanca for Marrakech and the Villa Taylor. Situated on the outskirts of the old city walls, the immense property featured its own tower, a vantage point that afforded immaculate views of the surrounding region. Making true on his promise, Churchill ordered staff to lift and carry Roosevelt to the tower’s lookout prior to dusk. Astonished by the rich colors of the Moroccan sunset, the president exclaimed to his host: ‘I feel like a sultan: you may kiss my hand, my dear.’ Single pieces signed by the ‘Big Three’—Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin—are extremely rare and desirable. Starting Bid $2500

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60. World War II: Geoffrey Keyes. Collection of book-

lets and pamphlets owned by Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes, including: “Programme des fetes de la 3e D.I.A. [Holiday Program of the 3rd Infantry Division],” 9.75 x 12.5, four pages, Pompeii, April 22, 1944; “Gun Construction,” 6 x 9, 16 pages, published by the Department of Ordnance, United States Military Academy, September 1, 1944, with a few penciled notes probably by Keyes; “91st Division, August 1917–January 1945,” 4.75 x 6.5, 92 pages, published in April 1945, “passed by the Field Press censor and may be mailed home”; “351st Infantry Regiment, World War II, July 1942–July 1945,” 6.5 x 8.5, 84 pages; “II Corps, A Brief History,” 7 x 8.75, 72 pages, printed opposite title page, “Complimentary copy to Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes, II Corps Commander From 19 September 1943 to 29 August 1945,” with bookplate laid in; “Ordnance in the European Theatre: A Discussion of the Year Following VE Day,” July 1946, 8 x 10.5, 20 pages; “Western Task Force 1942–46,” 8 x 11, 48 pages, published in Heidelberg, Germany, March 31, 1946; “Third U.S. Army At Work: A Booklet Describing The Functions and Activities of Third Army in Accomplishing its Occupational Mission,” 6 x 8.25, 58 pages, published at Headquarters, Third U.S. Army, 15 September 1946; “Mission Accomplished: Third United States Army, Occupation of Germany, 9 May 1945–15 Feb 1947,” imprinted on title page “For Personal Use Only,” 8 x 10.25, 80 pages. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

Rare German leaflet ordering the advance to the Battle of the Bulge 61. Battle of the Bulge. Rare printed German broadside headed “Wir greifen an! [We are attacking!],” one page, 6 x 8.25, December 16, 1944. The general order issued on the opening day of the German Ardennes Offensive, better known as the Battle of the Bulge. Field Marshal Gerd von Runstedt exhorts his men (translated): “Powerful combat troops are lining up today against the Anglo-Americans. I need not say more. You all are feeling it: Everything is at stake! Carry out your sacred responsibility to give your all performing super human feats. For our fatherland and our Fuhrer!” Below, Field Marshal Walther Model, the commander of Army Group B, which formed the body of the attacking force, adds an additional order: “We will not betray the trust placed in us by the leader and the home that created the retaliatory sword,” and urging his men to go forward in the spirit of Leuthen, alluding to the 1757 Battle of Leuthen in which Frederick the Great used tactical maneuvers and terrain to defeat a much larger Austrian army during the Seven Years War. In very good condition, with splitting along the fragile intersecting folds.

Although the German advance was initially quite successful, they soon became bogged down as the Allies reacted to the advance. Omar Bradley commanding the First Army (to the north) and George S. Patton commanding the Third Army (to the south) both sent in heavy reinforcements. Surrounded at Bastogne, the commander of the 101st Airborne, Gen. Anthony MacAuliffe, resisted the assault which forced the Germans to concentrate on taking the town rather than advancing further west toward their objective. The advance stalled on December 25, 1944, and within a month the Germans were pushed back to where they began. This would prove to be the final German offensive of the war. Germany would capitulate only a few months later in early May 1945. Starting Bid $200

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62. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First edition, limited issue, numbered 192/1426.

NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 559 pages. Signed in fountain pen on a special prefatory page reproducing Eisenhower’s ‘Order of the Day’ on D-Day, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.”

In very good to fine condition, with a light block of toning over most of the signed page; the slipcase in good to very good condition, with considerable wear and a detached top cover. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare medical notebook used by the Iwo Jima flag-raiser before his deployment to the Pacific Theater

63. Iwo Jima: John Bradley. Iwo Jima flag-raiser John H. Bradley’s personally-owned softcover notebook used during his

medical training at Camp Pendleton in 1944, 3.5 x 5.5, signed on the front cover with his name, grade, and division, “John H. Bradley, Ph.M 2/C, Co. E 28th Marines, 5th Division, Camp Pendleton.” The notebook contains 25 pages of his detailed notes from his medical training, primarily focused on various anatomical systems and structures, listing essential aspects of blood coagulation, blood pressure, valves of the blood vessels, anatomy of bones and muscles, joint motion, and organ systems. A “Chemical Warfare Pocket Reference Card” laid in lists the names of various chemicals used as weapons, their odor, properties, symptoms on the human body, treatment, and decontaminating agents. Also includes Bradley’s personally-owned program from the dedication of the Marine Corps War Memorial on November 10, 1954. In very good to fine condition, with moderate wear to the notebook (whose first written page is detached but present); the program is in fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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The three surviving flag-raisers of Iwo Jima 64. Iwo Jima. Im-

pressive display of three vintage mattefinish 7.75 x 9.75 threequarter-length photos of the surviving Iwo Jima flag-raisers, each individually signed in fountain pen by the soldier pictured, “John H. Bradley, Ph. M 2/c,” “Ira H. Hayes, Pfc., U.S.M.C.,” and “Pfc. R. A. Gagnon.” Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 32.25. In fine condition, with the signatures somewhat faded but all legible. Bradley, Gagnon, and Hayes were three of the six US soldiers who planted a US flag atop Mount Suribachi on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima—an event captured on film by photographer Joe Rosenthal, which became one of the most familiar images of World War II. With three of the enlisted men killed in action within a month of the flag-raising, President Franklin D. Roosevelt transferred the survivors to Washington, D. C. and ordered them to participate in the 7th War Bond Drive. Following orders, the trio toured the nation with the tattered American flag they helped raise. A phenomenal union of three unlikely heroes who, along with their fallen comrades, became the collective ‘face’ of World War II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Less than a week after V-E Day 65. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, May 12, 1945. Letter to Martin A. Lewis, in full, “Your kind message regarding my Proclamation is indeed greatly appreciated. My warmest thanks to you!” Truman adds a handwritten postscript: “Why don’t you come in and say hello?” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original White House mailing envelope. Truman’s friend, Martin A. Lewis, Jr., had served as Chief of Missouri Parks and Refuges from 1929-1932. Just four days earlier, President Truman officially announced the surrender of Germany from the White House Radio Room on May 8, 1945, signaling the end of World War II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Produced one month after German surrender, an Allied map of Western Germany 66. World War II: Geoffrey Keyes. Large hand-colored and annotated map of western Germany, 22 x 29, dated June 4, 1945, from the collection of General Geoffrey Keyes. The map is entitled “Administrative Map, Western-Germany,” and was printed by the 649th Engineer Topographic Battalion in Waiblingenbei-Stuttgart. The landkreise, stadtkreis, and land boundaries are noted. Identified with flags are three Region Headquarters (Darmstadt, Marburg, Stuttgart) and five R.B. Headquarters (Frankfurt, Kassel, Wiesbaden, Mannheim, Karlsruhe). In very good to fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, tack holes to corners, and light overall creasing. Accompanied by 25 pages of V-Mail from Lieutenant General Keyes to his wife, May–August 1945. The Berlin Declaration of June 5, 1945, confirmed the division of Allied-occupied Germany into four occupation zones according to the Yalta Conference. From the estate of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes. Starting Bid $200

68.

Enola Gay: Morris Jeppson. Stir-

67. Enola Gay. Semi-glossy 10 x 8 cardstock photo of

three members of the Hiroshima mission, each signing in blue felt tip, “Theodore J. Van Kirk, Navigator,” “Paul W. Tibbets, Pilot,” and “Thomas W. Ferebee, Bombardier, 11/19/90.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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ring semi-glossy 8.5 x 11 paperstock photo of Hiroshima in the wake of the ‘Little Boy’ atomic bomb explosion, signed in blue ink, “Morris Jeppson, Weapon Test Officer, Enola Gay Mission, Hiroshima 6 Aug, 1945,” who adds above: “The desperate side seems always to deliberately place civilians in the path of war. In a future nuclear war, power plants, dams, and water and food systems might be targeted first to spare high concentration of people from the direct effects of massive explosions.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A view of Hiroshima from the Enola Gay— “we could see small fires but most of the city was covered by black smoke and dust” 69. Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk. ALS, signed “Theodore J. Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, 6 Aug 1945,” two notebook pages, 8 x 10.5, no date. Letter written in a question-and-answer format, in part: “Q Was it easy navigating the Enola Gay to Hiroshima? / If you were a reasonably good navigator it was relatively easy. It was over open water so you needed to stay on the job…Q What happened after the blast? / It took 43 seconds from the time the bomb left the plane until it exploded at about 1800 feet. When it exploded we saw a bright flash in the airplane even though we were wearing goggles. Shortly though the plane jumped and sounded like a piece of sheet metal snapping…the tail gunner then said it was a shock wave that was visible and here comes another one—it was of less force than the first…

Around the city of Hiroshima we could see small fires but most of the city was covered by black smoke and dust. Q There have been reports of disappointment in our group and the Manhattan Project that the Japanese did not surrender after the first bomb? / A little but nothing major. Remember that Japan was a defeated nation long before we dropped the bomb, but refused to surrender looking for a final battle and better terms.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“It was probably the most important moment of the war” 70. Enola Gay: Dutch Van Kirk. TLS signed “Theodore J. ‘Dutch’

Van Kirk,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date. In part: “I was selected as the navigator of the plane that would drop the first atomic bomb; Tibbets was picked as the pilot and Ferebee as Bombardier. We trained through June of 1945 with the 509th for an atom bomb delivery. Our group was reassigned to Tinian and the countdown to the bomb drop began. The selected target became Hiroshima. On August 6, 1945, I was the navigator on the B-29 ‘Enola Gay’ and we were on our way to Hiroshima, Japan, for the atomic bomb mission. The 9,000–pound uranium bomb was nicknamed ‘Little boy.’ This specific uranium–235 atomic bomb had never been tested.

An atomic bomb like the one later dropped on Nagasaki, nicknamed Fat Man had been tested in New Mexico, but not ours, no atomic bomb had ever been dropped from a plane. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight the bomb was armed. We flew toward the AiOi T-Bridge in Hiroshima at a speed of about 285 mph. After six-and-a-half hours of tough over water navigation, I placed the B-29 over target within seventeen seconds of the scheduled drop time of 0915. The Atomic bomb was dropped. Ground zero was set at 1,980 feet…It was probably the most important moment of the war. Forty three seconds later, the atomic bomb called ‘Little Boy’ exploded over Hiroshima, destroying the city and ushering in the dawn of the Nuclear Age.” Van Kirk makes several emendations to the text in his own hand. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 37

71. Enola Gay. Copy of the blueprints for ‘Little Boy,’ the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima, 24 x 18. Van Kirk adds handwritten notations explaining the main different parts of this atomic bomb.

In pencil he draws arrows labeling the “Neutron Source,” the “Steel Tamper,” the “Gunpowder,” the “Explosion Device,” and the “Highly Sensitive Radio Antennae.” He points out the “Uranium 235 ‘Bullet’ Fired into Target to Create Critical Mass” and the “Uranium 235 Hollowed out Target.” On the margin he explains in blue ink: “This is a blue print of our Hiroshima Atomic bomb ‘Little Boy.’ It was the only uranium bomb ever made & was designed as a gun type bomb with a bullet of Uranium 235 fired into a target of Uranium 235 to create a critical mass and thereby cause an atomic explosion.” Underneath his explanation, he signs, “Theodore J. ‘Dutch’ Van Kirk, Navigator—Enola Gay, 6 Aug 1945.” Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

72. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Sweeney. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Enola Gay pilot Paul Tibbets and Bockscar pilot Charles Sweeney shaking hands just before Sweeney’s flight to Nagasaki, signed in blue felt tip, “Paul Tibbets” and “Major Charles W. Sweeney.” In very fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American MP in Japan—a remarkable 1945 Osaka photo album, highlighted by an iconic Nagasaki image captured by Yosuke Yamahata 73. Nagasaki/ Osaka Original 1945 Photo Album. Historically

significant collection of photographs compiled in Japan by an American MP in the aftermath of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II, consisting of approximately 225 photographs ranging in size from 1.25 x 1.5 to 6.25 x 4.5, most affixed within a disbound hardcover album.

Within the album is one iconic photograph taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki: a glossy 4 x 5.5 photo of a young boy in a robe with his mother, both holding rice balls, which was used as the cover image for the 1952 volume of Yamahata’s photographs entitled ‘Atomized Nagasaki.’ The hundreds of other photos show the American MP himself and other MPs training and carrying out their duties in Osaka. There is a larger size photograph of this MP dated ‘Dec. 1945 Osaka,’ which would place him in Japan only four months after the bombings, and many of the other images depict them training and carrying out their duties; a candid photograph of Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. MacArthur inspecting troops is also in this album. Others show the beauty of the Japanese landscape, including Mount Fuji, as well as scenes of everyday life. In overall very good to fine condition, with album disbound, some toned tape to corners of photographs, and a few areas of emulsion or surface loss.

At some point between the end of September 1945 and July 1946, the Yamahata photographs [the others have been removed and are offered in separate lots] were probably seized by the unidentified American MP who was stationed in Osaka, and added to his personal album (many were also misidentified as ‘Hiroshima’). Yamahata’s photographs, of which he took a total of 119 on August 10, 1945, are the only extensive photographic record of the immediate aftermath of the atomic bombing of either Hiroshima or Nagasaki, and he had some of them published in the August 21, 1945, issue of Mainichi Shinbun. MacArthur and the American military soon occupied Japan, imposing strict censorship on any reporting or publishing of images of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, with orders to seize and destroy any evidence found, which would have included Yamahata’s photographs.

After the occupation forces left Japan, Yamahata was able to publish ‘Atomized Nagasaki’ and some of his photographs appeared in the September 29, 1952 issue of Life Magazine. However, soon after the publication of this book, Yamahata became disillusioned by the peace groups that were using his photographs for their own propaganda purposes and, for the most part, withdrew his images from circulation. It was not until 1995 that they reemerged when a controversial Smithsonian exhibition of the photographs, named ‘Nagasaki Journey,’ was scheduled and subsequently cancelled. Starting Bid $200

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Original Nagasaki photographs by Yosuke Yamahata The following photographs were removed from an album compiled in Japan by an American MP in the aftermath of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. At some point between the end of September 1945 and July 1946, the photographs were probably seized by the unidentified American MP who was stationed in Osaka. Yamahata’s photographs, of which he took a total of 119 on August 10, 1945, are the only extensive photographic record of the immediate aftermath of the atomic bombing of either Hiroshima or Nagasaki, and he had some of them published in the August 21, 1945, issue of Mainichi Shinbun. MacArthur and the American military soon occupied Japan, imposing strict censorship on any reporting or publishing of images of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, with orders to seize and destroy any evidence found, which would have included Yamahata’s photographs. After the occupation forces left Japan, Yamahata was able to publish ‘Atomized Nagasaki’ and some of his photographs appeared in the September 29, 1952 issue of Life Magazine. However, soon after the publication of this book, Yamahata became disillusioned by the peace groups that were using his photographs for their own propaganda purposes and, for the most part, withdrew his images from circulation. It was not until 1995 that they reemerged when a controversial Smithsonian exhibition of the photographs, named ‘Nagasaki Journey,’ was scheduled and subsequently cancelled.

Following commentary from ‘Nagasaki Journey,’ Yamahata’s published images are often contradictory. On examination of Yamahata’s existing 35mm negatives, it became clear that one of his cameras had a defective frame advance mechanism. Furthermore, wartime scarcities and a government prohibition on civilian photography had resulted in a severe shortage of film stock; what remained even for military use was of varying quality, its unreliability further handicapping Yamahata’s efforts. Either could explain the mixture of glossy and matte finishes of the photographs found in the American MP’s album. In preparation for this book in 1995, an evaluation of the existing negatives (both original and copies) was undertaken. Due to the degree of damage caused by light leaks, scratches, dust marks, emulsion flaking, and fogging, a decision was made to digitally restore the negatives. When the restoration was completed, new 4 x 5 negatives were taken which then produced the images used in the book. This is significant relative to the photographs seen found in the American MP’s photo album, which are from the original negatives and show detail not retouched as in ‘Nagasaki Journey.’ Yamahata’s photographs of Nagasaki remain the most complete record of the atomic bombing as seen immediately after the bombing, and the New York Times has called his photographs ‘some of the most powerful images ever made.’

For images to graphic in nature, RR has obscured for publication. Please contact Sue.Recks@RRAuction.com for further images.

74. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Casualties by Yosuke Yamahata.

Original vintage glossy 4 x 5.5 photograph of burned casualties lying in the rubble at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners. Starting Bid $200

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75. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Destroyed Building by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy

4 x 5.5 photograph of a destroyed building at Nagasaki, taken

by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners.

Starting Bid $200

76. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Japanese Soldier with Child by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy 4 x 5.5 photograph of a Japanese soldier cradling an injured child at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners. Starting Bid $200

77. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Soldier and Casualties by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy

4 x 5.5 photograph of a soldier tending to casualties and the wounded at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

78. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Mother and Child by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy 4 x

5.5 photograph of a mother breastfeeding her injured baby at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition. A moving portrayal of human resilience in the face of devastation; this iconic image appeared in Life Magazine in 1952. Starting Bid $200

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81. Nagasaki Original Photograph of the Wounded by Yosuke Ya m a h a t a .

Original vintage glossy 5.5 x 4 photograph of wounded townspeople at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

79. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Rubble by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy 4 x 5.5 photo-

graph of the leveled remains of Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners. Starting Bid $200

82. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Casualties by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy 5.5 x 4 photo-

graph of two young casualties at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

83.

Nagasaki Original Photograph of Debris

by Yosuke Ya m a h a t a .

80. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Motorcycle

by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage glossy 5.5 x 4

photograph of a destroyed three-wheeled motorcycle and overturned basket at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners. Starting Bid $200

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Original vintage glossy 5.5 x 4 photograph of the debris at Nagasaki, taken

by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

84. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Torii Gate

by Yosuke Ya m a h a t a .

87. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Ruination

by Yosuke Ya m a h a t a .

85. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Rubble by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 4

88. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Desolation

by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 5.5 x

Remarkable original vintage glossy 5.5 x 4 photograph of a surviving torii gate towering over the rubble at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

photograph of people standing in the rubble at Nagasaki, taken

by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and a small bit of emulsion loss. Starting Bid $200

Original vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 4 photograph of people walking through the charred remains of Nagasaki with mountains in the distance, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and emulsion loss to the lower left corner. Starting Bid $200

4 photograph of the desolate landscape at Nagasaki with a mountain in the background, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and a small bit of emulsion loss. Starting Bid $200

86. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Obliteration

by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 5.5

x 4 photograph of the obliterated Nagasaki landscape with mountains in the background, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and a small bit of emulsion loss.Starting Bid $200

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89. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Telephone Poles by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish

5.5 x 4 photograph of surviving telephone poles lining a busy city street in Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and emulsion loss to the upper right corner. Starting Bid $200

90. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Young Men by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 4 photograph of a group of young men walking along train tracks in Nagasaki. the devastation seen in the background, taken

by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and emulsion loss to the lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

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91. Nagasaki Original Photograph of a Woman by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photograph of a woman standing tall in the rubble of Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and a small bit of emulsion loss. Starting Bid $200

92. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Injured Babies

by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 5.5 x 4

photograph of two injured babies at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and a small bit of emulsion loss. Starting Bid $200

93. Nagasaki Original Photograph of City Rooftops

by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 4 x

95. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Destroyed Infrastructure by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage

5.5 photograph of rooftops at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners. Starting Bid $200

matte-finish 4 x 5.5 photograph of the damaged infrastructure at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and emulsion loss to the upper left. Starting Bid $200

94. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Ruins by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5

96. Nagasaki Original Photograph of Devastation

by Yosuke Yamahata. Original vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.5

photograph of the ruins at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. In fine condition, with old tape at the corners and areas of emulsion loss. Starting Bid $200

photograph of the devastation at Nagasaki, taken by Yosuke Yamahata, a Japanese military photographer, on August 10, 1945, a day after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city.

In fine condition, with old tape at the lower left corner and emulsion loss to the other three corners. Starting Bid $200

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“By my decision regarding the atom bomb, your husband’s life was spared” 97. Harry S. Truman. Two

signed items, including: a historically significant TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, March 22, 1972, to Mrs. Margot L. Chadwell, in part: “I was pleased to have your letter of March 12, which I read with special interest and all the more so since you consider that by my decision regarding the atom bomb, your husband’s life was spared. I appreciate your wanting to share with me your personal experience.” Second, a matte-finish 3.5 x 5 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed and inscribed in the lower border in ballpoint, “To Lance Balusk, Harry Truman.” Also includes an official double-sided USAAF leaflet in Japanese, 8.5 x 5.5, warning the residents of eleven cities, including Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to flee before the arrival of American bombers. The message reads, in part (translated): “Bombs have no eyes…heed this warning and evacuate these cities immediately.” In overall fine condition.

The husband of this letter’s recipient was Lieutenant Colonel George T. Chadwell, who served in the Pacific with the 19th Bombardment Group during World War II and conducted daylight raids against strategic objectives on the Japanese home islands, bombing targets in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, and Osaka. The decision to drop the two atomic bombs on Japan remains one of the most controversial in American history, and was justified by Truman for saving countless American lives that may have otherwise been lost during a military invasion. Only a handful of known Truman letters have content pertaining to the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and this is possibly the only letter in private hands in which he mentions the atom bomb saving American lives.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

98. World War II: Geoffrey Keyes. Group of post-WWII materials owned by General Geoffrey Keyes, including: an eight-page carbon memorandum, 8 x 10.5, no date, entitled “Economics Division Briefing Notes for General Eisenhower,” on Office of Military Government for Bavaria letterhead, with content about the famous ‘Monuments Men’; a hardcover Third Army “Industries in Bavaria” book prepared in December 1945, 85 pages, copiously illustrated with maps and charts; a TLS to Keyes by Lt. Leonard R. Moyer, one page, Seventh Army Alpine Chalet letterhead, February 20, 1946, in part: “The cooperation which you have given the Seventh Army Ski Team since its inception has been so magnanimous I’m not certain where to start thanking you…This past weekend it was very gracious of you to be here in Oberjoch for the Giant Slalom and to award the prizes to the winners… the members of the other teams jealously commented on the cooperation and backing which the Seventh Army Ski Team has had,” plus a carbon copy of the letter. In overall very good to fine condition, with partial hinge and spine separation to to book.

Starting Bid $200

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99. George C. Marshall. DS, one

page, 8 x 10.5, February 26, 1947. Official Congressional order issued to William F. Russell to summon “Honorable George C. Marshall, Secretary of State, to be and appear before the Committee on Ship Sales, Charters and Layups of the Merchant Marine Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States…and bring with him all books, papers, communications and other memoranda covering the matter of approximately 100 Merchant Ships owned by the United States now in the possession of the Russian Government, the communications to and the replies of Russia…on Friday, February 28, 1947.” Signed at the conclusion by Alvin F. Weichel. In fine condition, with light toning along mailing folds.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

101. Omar Bradley. TLS

signed “Omar N. Bradley,” one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Army, The Chief of Staff letterhead, May 18, 1949. Letter to Lt. Colonel Edwin A. Redding, Jr., in full: “On the occasion of your retirement, I want to convey to you something of my appreciation and gratitude for your loyal and devoted service over the past 30 years. The Army has leaned heavily upon your abilities and judgment during your long enlisted, warranted and commissioned service. Your training and experience in the Signal field, and the devotion you have brought to every task, no matter how difficult or demanding, have paid dividends to the Army. We consider ourselves fortunate to have had the benefit of your talents in the important positions that have come your way. My best wishes are with you for the future. Good luck in all of your undertakings.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

McAuliffe seeks to aid a retiring WW2 general— “I am told that Eisenhower has taken a personal interest in an identical case” 100. Anthony McAuliffe. ALS signed “Tony,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Joint Research and Development Board letterhead, May 27, [1947].

Letter to General Rex Chandler, in part: “When I got home last night, I found your letter. I did get busy as soon as I returned from San Antonio. All those to whom I talked gave me the same answer, that Sec. 7 of Pub. Law 101, to which you refer in your letter, prevents retirement in the higher grade if application is made later than six months after reduction. I discussed your case with a number of people; several of whom know you well and displayed a keen personal interest; namely, Cal Smith, the authority in Paul’s office on retirements & Jack Suman, authority in the same field for AGF. I am told that Eisenhower has taken a personal interest in an identical case, the Cg of local Gables Hospital; Beck, I believe. The Chief has been told that he cannot legally retire him as a B.G.” In fine condition, with light show-through from writing on opposing sides. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed by McAuliffe, and signed above the return address area, “McAuliffe.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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John W. Snyder’s Medal for Merit citation, for his “financing and construction of facilities required for the successful prosecution of the war” 102. Harry S. Truman. Historic custom-made green Morocco leather scrapbook, 14 x 11, imprinted on the front cover, “The Medal for Merit, John W. Snyder,” containing two documents signed by Truman: a DS as president, one page, 12 x 9.75, March 29, 1947, in part: “The President of the United States of America in accordance with the Order issued by General George Washington at Headquarters, Newburgh, New York, on August 7, 1782, and pursuant to Act of Congress, has awarded the Medal for Merit to John Wesley Snyder for extraordinary fidelity and exceptionally meritorious conduct,” signed at the conclusion by President Truman and Acting Secretary of State Dean Acheson; and a DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, March 29, 1947, headed, “Citation to Accompany the Award of the Medal for Merit to John Wesley Snyder,” in full: “John Wesley Snyder, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the United States from August, 1940 to August, 1943. Mr. Snyder, as Executive Vice President of the Defense Plant Corporation, effectively directed the detailed organization of the Corporation to provide for the financing and construction of facilities required for the successful prosecution of the war. As a result of his foresight, initiative, and great ability he played an outstanding part in providing American industry and the Armed Services with the machine tools and plants with which to forge the weapons for victory. Under his aggressive leadership and diligent efforts, aircraft plants were constructed and equipped in a minimum of time, and the productive capacity to support a modern air force was thus established. Mr. Snyder’s achievements and patriotic devotion reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Government of the United States.” Also affixed inside the scrapbook are an image of the Medal for Merit, an original Acme Newspictures photo of President Truman presenting the medal to Snyder, newspaper clippings concerning the award, and a typescript of a list of recipients of the award, as well as a laid in copy of the list published in the Congressional Record. In overall fine condition, with light wear to the leather covers. As head of the Defense Plant Corporation, Snyder directed the financing of the facilities at Oak Ridge for the construction of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which effectively ended World War II. Starting Bid $500

Large portrait of the Army General 103. Omar Bradley. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.75 portrait of Bradley

in his military uniform by Pach Brothers of New York, signed crisply in black ink, “Omar N. Bradley.” In fine condition, with a couple of small smudges to the lower border. A noble representation of the five-star general—Bradley remains quite scarce in photos of such size. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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104. Douglas MacArthur. Vintage 6.75 x 9.25

print of an artistic portrayal of MacArthur by Joseph Cummings Chase, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “To A. B. Nilsen, with all best wishes of Douglas MacArthur, General U.S.A.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

105. George C. Marshall. TLS

signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page, 7 x 9, Office of General of the Navy letterhead, January 16, 1956.

Letter to George M. Wines, in full: “Many thanks for your message of birthday greetings and good wishes. It was good of you to remember Mrs. Marshall and me.

With best regards.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

107. Matthew Ridgway. Sterling silver Sinseollo dish presented to General Matthew Ridgway by the Korean Minister of Defense. The traditional Korean dish stands 5.5˝ tall and 7˝ in diameter, and is engraved around the base with four stars, and the inscription, “To General & Mrs. M. B. Ridgway, From Defense Minister & Mrs. Ki Poong Lee, Republic of Korea.” The bottom of the dish bears the Korean hallmark, and the bowl and lid are engraved with delicate floral designs. The handles and one knob to lid are no longer present. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

106. Chester Nimitz. ALS signed “C. W. Nimitz,” one page both

sides, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 11, 1958. Letter to Robert R. Gros, in full: “Thank you for your letter of June 9—1958—. I enclose a copy of the statement which I had prepared for Vinson’s Committee but did not use because I was not called. However—I may be called before the Senate Armed Forces Committee—and if so, will use it. I am grateful that you will hold the paper secure—.

You are free—however—So help yourself to such of the ideas expressed—if you believe in them. Hope this finds you well and in good spirits—Aunt Catherine joins me in warmest regards and best wishes to you—.” Nimitz adds his initials, “CWN,” to a closing postscript: “I am enclosing a pamphlet for you—in the hope you are interested in Drake’s activities in California in 1579.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a copy of Gros’s response letter, dated June 23, 1958, as well as a photocopy of the “statement” Nimitz was preparing to give before one of the Armed Forces Committees, which reveals an interesting viewpoint of the armed services and the tactical and strategic balance to prepare for a future war. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 49

108. James H. Doolittle. Matte-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Doolittle in uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Thomas L. Alford, Sr: With kindest personal regards, J. H. Doolittle.” In fine condition, with a few light creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

110. Military Heroes. Appealing group lot of six items

signed ink or felt tip by a notable military hero, including: Roger Donlon (FDC), Hiroshi Miyamura (SP), Chuck Yeager (SP, ins), Duane E. Dewey (bio sheet, ins), Alexander Vraciu (SP), and Scott Crossfield (SP, ins). In overall fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

109. Military.

Collection of 16 items, consisting mostly of signatures on slips or cards, each signed by a noted military leader: A. V. Arnold, Hap Arnold, William H. P. Blandy, Omar Bradley, Jimmy Doolittle, Oscar Griswold (TLS), Leslie Groves, William Halsey, Jr., Thomas C. Kinkaid, Joseph J. McCarthy, Joseph T. McNarney, Carl Andrew Spaatz (TLS), Raymond A. Spruance, Maxwell D. Taylor, Alexander Vandegrift, and James Van Fleet (TLS). In overall very good to fine condition, with various toning, folds, creases, trimmed edges, and corner mounting remnants. Starting Bid $200

111. Minoru Genda. Japa-

nese military aviator and politician (1904– 1989) who is best known for helping to plan the Pearl Harbor attack; he was also the third chief of staff of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Glossy 4.75 x 3.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Genda, signed in black ink, “M. Genda.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

112. Medal of Honor Recipients. Impressive collection

of 40 color laserprint photos of Medal of Honor recipients, each approximately 6.25 x 7.5, signed in ink or felt tip by the pictured recipient, including: Harvey C. Barnum Jr.; Paul Bucha; Charles H. Coolidge; Bruce P. Crandall; Francis S. Currey; Roger Donlon; James P. Fleming; Robert F. Foley; Wesley L. Fox; Harold A. Fritz; Robert R. Ingram; Arthur J. Jackson; Joe M. Jackson; Jack H. Jacobs; Thomas G. Kelley; Allan J. Kellogg; Bob Kerrey; Thomas James Kinsman; Howard V. Lee; Gary L. Littrell; James E. Livingston; Allen James Lynch; Walter Joseph Marm, Jr.; Robert D. Maxwell; Hiroshi H. Miyamura; Ola L. Mize; Robert J. Modrzejewski; Robert Emmett O’Malley; Robert Martin Patterson; Ronald E. Ray; Gordon Ray Roberts; Wilburn K. Ross; Ronald E. Rosser; George T. Sakato; Clarence Sasser; Robert E. Simanek; James Allen Taylor; Jay R. Vargas; Ernest E. West; and Hershel W. Williams. In overall fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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113. Medal of Honor Recipients. Impressive collection of

40 color laserprint Medal of Honor citations, each approximately 7 x 7.5, signed in ink or felt tip by the noted recipient, including: John Baca; Paul Bucha; Bruce P. Crandall; Francis S. Currey; Roger Donlon; James P. Fleming; Robert F. Foley; Wesley L. Fox; Harold A. Fritz; Robert R. Ingram; Arthur J. Jackson; Joe M. Jackson; Jack H. Jacobs; Thomas G. Kelley; Allan J. Kellogg; Bob Kerrey; Thomas James Kinsman; Howard V. Lee; Gary L. Littrell; James E. Livingston; Allen James Lynch; Walter Joseph Marm, Jr.; Robert D. Maxwell; Hiroshi H. Miyamura; Ola L. Mize; Robert J. Modrzejewski; Robert Emmett O’Malley; Robert Martin Patterson; Ronald E. Ray; Gordon Ray Roberts; Wilburn K. Ross; Ronald E. Rosser; George T. Sakato; Clarence Sasser; Robert E. Simanek; Kenneth E. Stumpf; James Allen Taylor; Jay R. Vargas; Ernest E. West; and Hershel W. Williams. In overall fine to very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

114. Desmond Doss and Ray Davis. Group lot of four items signed by Medal of Honor recipients, including a book signed

by Desmond Doss and three items signed by Ray Davis. The Doss item is a softcover copy of Desmond Doss In God’s Care, published by the College Press in 1998, signed on the title page in black ballpoint by the hero of Hacksaw Ridge, “Desmond T. Doss, C. M. H.,” and by his wife and the book’s author, “Frances M. Doss.” Includes the original mailing envelope for the book, which has been addressed in Doss’s own hand. Doss’s life was the subject of the recent Oscar-winning film Hacksaw Ridge.

The Davis items include: a first edition of The Story of Ray Davis, hardcover, published by Research Triangle Publishing in 1995, signed and inscribed on an opening page in black ballpoint, “To Jim, with all best wishes! Ray Davis, General, USMC (retired), Medal of Honor, Korea, 8/8/98.” Affixed to the first free end page is a Post-It note annotated and signed in black ballpoint by Davis: “Note, Photo on pg 14 not available—maybe copy from book? Substitute photo enclosed. Ray Davis.” Also included is a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Davis in his military uniform, signed in silver ink, “Ray Davis, General, US Marines, Medal of Honor.”

In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Hand saw owned and signed by Desmond Doss, the hero of Hacksaw Ridge 115. Desmond Doss. Desmond Doss’s personally-owned and -used crosscut hand saw with open wooden handle, measuring 19.75˝ in length, marked on the handle, “25–01–9900,” and signed on the blade in black felt tip, “Desmond Doss, CMH.” Affixed to the handle is an impressed bronze ID tag, “Desmond T. Doss, Medal of Honor, Personal Effects—Artifacts, 027.” In very good condition, with expected signs of use and age. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from his pastor and longtime friend, Les Speer.

Doss served as a combat medic with the 77th Infantry Division in World War II, and famously saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa. His heroic actions not only earned him the unique distinction of becoming the first and only conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor during World War II, but his story was later vividly retold in the Oscar-winning 2016 film Hacksaw Ridge. Following the war, Doss and his wife Dorothy moved to a small farm on Lookout Mountain in northern Georgia, not far from the Wildwood hospital where he was receiving treatment for PTSD. Shortly before his death in 2006, Doss sold his small mountain farmstead and modest possessions at auction This hand saw, among a select handful of items he signed at auction, represents a fitting and palpable reminder of Doss’s remarkable actions at Hacksaw Ridge. Proceeds will go entirely to the Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wallenstein writes to Emperor Ferdinand II 116. Albrecht von Wallenstein. Military leader and politician

(1583–1634) who offered his services during the Thirty Years’ War to the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II. He became the supreme commander of the armies of the Habsburg Monarchy and a major figure of the Thirty Years’ War. Rare ALS in German, one page, 8 x 11.5, May 1, 1627. Untranslated letter to Ferdinand II, in which Wallenstein mentions a copy in connection with Friedland, writes about the circumstances in Bohemia, and refers to the emperor his “raindt.” In fine condition, with toning from adhesive remnants to left edge. On May 10, 1627, Ferdinand II issued the ‘Reigned Order’ for Bohemia; the following day, Emperor Wallenstein granted the privilege of jurisprudence in the Duchy of Friedland.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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117. French Revolution. ALS in French, signed “Treilhard,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.25, no date. Partly translated letter from Jean–Baptiste Treilhard to “Citoyen P. Montesquiou,” in which he affirms that he “was very angry to have not been at home when Citizen Montesquiou took the trouble to stop by,” and that his “assurances of devotion and esteem” remain unchanged, just like his “republican principles.” He proposes an imminent visit, remarking that “old soldiers of the revolution don’t look back and don’t stop en route…As I suppose that Citizen Montesquiou didn’t wake up at the crack of dawn, I will stop by his house bright and early to find him.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. Starting Bid $200

120. Napoleonic Wars. ALS signed

“David Larmond,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.25, October 7, 1810.

Interesting letter with content from the Napoleonic War period, in which Larmond pens a long letter to his brother, Cyrus Eaton, and discusses his long voyage as a crew member on a cargo ship. He relays details of adversarial situations and complications with his journey, with much of the content also relating to issues at hand during the Napoleon War, namely that of Napoleon’s obsession with divorce and fathering heirs for his empire. The letter, in part: “We could not sell our Cargo on account of some of Bonapartes orders, who was expected there every day and the Danes dare not do otherwise than obey him…April we arrived at Stratsond, a Swedish port, up the Baltic sea where we discharged our Cargo and sailed for St. Petersburgh…we took on board a cargo of Hemp and Iron and sailed the ninth of July for New York…News I have none, Except that they are making great preparations to receive Julian Bonaparte who is on his way to this place from Rome, having fell out with his brother Napoleon, who ordered him to Divorce his wife, as he had a better match in view. Julian could not think of Divorcing his wife and Bastardizing his children, and is therefore going to fly to the English for protection…The twenty fifth of this month our ships trial comes on and if they condemn her we shall lose our wages which will not be a trifle to lose, and I don’t know but they will for under their enormous wigs I think there is mischief concealed, but if they don’t condemn her we shall sail as quick as possible.” In very good condition, with some staining, creasing, and several tears along the left edge. Starting Bid $200

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121. Napoleon. Manuscript DS in French, signed “Np,”

one page, 7.75 x 12, March 11, 1813. Official military report, endorsed in the left margin by Napoleon after a long passage written in another hand. In very good condition, with toning, dampstaining, and old mounting remnants in the reverse.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

122. Duke of Wellington. ALS signed “Wellington,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, October 10, 1819. Letter to W. C. Shaw, in part: “I should like to know the result of your negotiation.

Lord Wellesley comes to me on Friday; but I shall be home on Thursday & shall be happy to see you.” In very good condition, with light staining to the corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

123. Crimean War. ALS signed “O. E. Snow,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.75, December 4, 1872. Letter to Gerald, in part: “Thank you for your letter I think perhaps it is rather a pity Synge lost the election, for I fear that Creyke will be lazy.

Glad to hear of the other olive branch. I nearly had an accident in my house of the same nature Mrs. Morant wife of Capt. Morant of Cockatrice Gun boat only left me a day or two before the event which however was an unfortunate one. Do not talk to me of that wretched egg bound fowl, then her teeth sticking up quite prominent, the trenches are barely to be seen in some places. The north side is quite untouched. You will see perhaps an amount in that regular Royal Engineer Journal of my report in the works, etc…I hope that job…is indefinitely postponed…I hear that Chapman is more and more grieved by his wife & his imbecility more & more apparent. You ought to have had a berth long ago. They should a few even with stereotyped ideas be always in office.” Snow’s correspondent is likely Lieutenant General Gerald Graham, who served in India, Gibraltar, Ireland, Canada, and in the “trenches” of Crimea. In fine condition.

Starting Bid $200

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124. John Floyd. British cavalry officer (1748–1818) who commanded troops in the Third Anglo-Mysore War. ALS signed “J. Floyd, Col: in Ind:,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, June 30, 1784. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “In consequence of your letter of the 20th of June, wherein you gave me full power, & permission to enlist Men for the 23d Light Dragoons—I have, accordingly, enlisted about Fifty at St. Thome. In the same letter you inform me this Government has agreed to give Bills on the Court of Directors for the Recruiting Service, & that, as I appear to have sufficient Funds, my zeal will prompt me to receive those Bills as Money.” In very good to fine condition, with some light stains, and old mounting remnants along the hinge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

125. Marc Rene, Marquis de Montalembert. French military engineer and writer (1714–1800) known for his work on

fortifications. Two third-person ALSs in French to the Chevalier d’Eon. First is addressed to “Monsieur le Chev. d’Eon,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, July 19, [1792]. In part (translated): “M. de Montalembert has been in London for a few days and is preparing to take the waters in Bath that have been prescribed for his health. He would be very pleased to see Mr. le Chevalier d’Eon and renew their acquaintanceship from St. Petersburg, which dates from many years past, as he will see at first sight. But he is sufficiently well despite his age and the great illness which he has just contracted.” Second is addressed to “Mademoiselle la Chevalier D’Eon,” one page, 7.25 x 9, July 22, 1792. In part (translated): “The Marquis de Montalembert prays Mademoiselle la Chev. d’Eon to do him the honor of coming to dine with him tomorrow, Monday, or any other day that will suit her; that’s the best way to renew such an old acquaintance. He sends her many compliments.” Intersecting folds, scattered soiling, and various notations, otherwise overall fine condition. d’Eon (1728–1810) was a French soldier and one of King Louis XV’s personal spies. Beginning in 1777, d’Eon claimed to be anatomically a woman (a fact refuted during autopsy) and is considered to be one of the earliest openly transvestite or transgender people—this pairing of letters is especially interesting because one addresses d’Eon as a man and the other as a woman. Starting Bid $200

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126. French Military. Archive of six items signed by 18th and 19th

century French military and police officials such as Francois Franchet d’Esperey, Antoine Gaston de Roquelaure, Georges Ernest Boulanger, Emmanuel Arago, and Patrice de MacMahon, which consists of roughly three ALSs, an ANS, and two DSs, all in French, including: an ALS, signed “Gal. Boulanger,” one page, both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, “War Minister, Minister’s Cabinet” letterhead, April 23, 1887, addressed to Alfred Duquesne, a Parisian publisher who had asked General Boulanger to intercede on his behalf to secure him the Legion d’Honneur, in part (roughly translated): “Be persuaded that I will do personally all that will be possible to hasten the realization of your desire, very-happy [sic] if it permits me to give you satisfaction”; a DS, signed “Le Mal de chamilh,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, “Decoration of the Lily” letterhead, March 13, no year, which grants “M. Guillot” the Fleur de Lys award, with lower left featuring original red wax seal studded with three Bourbon fleur de lys; an ALS, signed “le duc de Roquelaure,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 6.5 x 8.75, April 9, 1709, addressed to his nephew informing him that 400 lestiers of wheat had just arrived by boat delivered by one Roche de Marseille, and despite a “small difficulty with the execution of the sale,” Roquelaure thought that the nephew could still purchase the wheat for little over the estimated price minus the transportation costs; a partly printed DS, signed “Franchet Desperey,” one page, 8 x 11.75, “Interior Minister, Direction of the Police” letterhead, May 21, 1826, addressed to “M. the Prefect of Ille and Vilaine, at Rennes” and concerning a “liberated condemned” criminal named Moquet; apparently, the Ministry was not aware of charges levied against Moquet or his subsequent sentence, and thus requested instruction from local authorities; an ANS, signed “Emm. Arago,” one page, 5 x 8.25, “Interior Minister, Cabinet of the Minister” letterhead, undated, inscribed by at least three different hands, which orders a soldier named Ange de St. Louis to be granted an extension of immediate leave, with the same soldier also recommended to Capt. Zhory; and an ALS, signed “Mal d MacMahon,” one page, 5.25 x 8, “Second Army Corps, Commanding Marshall, General Headquarters” letterhead, July 10, 1861, addressed to “my dear colonel,” and penned from the camp at Chalons in northeastern France, MacMahon “calls attention to” his nephew Pierre de Souriet, who was scheduled to take placement exams for admission to military school in Paris. MacMahon admitted embarrassedly that his sister “really insisted” that he write the colonel, so emphatically that “it was impossible to refuse” her. In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

The HMS Agincourt’s travels through China, Hong Kong, and Singapore 127. HMS Agincourt. Manuscript ship’s journal, 50 pages, 8 x 12.5, dated October 16, 1844–April 21, 1845, bound in loose covers with a handwritten title, “Log of the proceedings of HMS ‘Agincourt’—H. W. Bruce Esqr., Captain. Bearing the Flag of Rear Adml. Sir Th. Cochrane RN, From the 16th October 1844 to the 8th March 1845 [sic], Rept. by—Elphinstone D. D. Aplin, Mate.” The log contains detailed daily entries tracking the ship’s travels to Asia, including Chusan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Each day’s entry provides the ship’s bearings, speed, wind direction, and distance traveled, and contains remarks on the ship’s maneuvers, signals, and activities. In addition to the need for constant maintenance plus sail and course correction, other ship activities included cutlass drill and mustering of the crew for general review, church services, and leisure time ashore for recreation and amusement. Occasional punishments are listed, with entries on March 13, 1845, “Punished Ed Bhilsly with 48 lashes for insolence,” and March 20th, “Punished Jno. Elliott with 36 lashes for Insubordination.” Expected wear to the covers (including tears, toning, and small areas of paper loss); interior pages are in fine condition. The journalist, Elphinstone D’Oyley D’Auvergne D. Aplin, joined the Royal Navy in 1838 and was appointed as acting lieutenant on the HMS Agincourt on April 2, 1845, while making the last entries in this log. He rose to command the HMS Hecla in the mid-to-late 1850s, and in 1861 commanded the HMS Centaur in China during the Taiping Rebellion. Starting Bid $200 56 | March 7, 2018 | MILITARY

128.

Navy. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 17.25 x 22.5, dated between December 23, 1848, and May 28, 1849. In part, “It is agreed, between the Master and Seamen, or Mariners, of the Schooner Peru of Bath, Me: whereof Ephraim Delano is at present Master, or whoever shall go for Master, now bound from the Port of Plymouth (Me) to one or more Ports in the West Indies and from thence back to a port of discharge in the United States, or for a term of six months and of sooner discharge by the Captain.”

The front lists the names of the captain, mate, cook, and seamen, with slated entry dates, wages, and times of service, with the reverse featuring the signatures of those men whom “acknowledge to have received of Ephraim Delano…the full sum hereunder set against our names.” Affixed to the front side is a note from an official from “Island of St. Thomas,” dated April 7, 1849, in part: “This is to certify that Edward Evans has shipped onboard the Sch. Peru Capt’n Delano.” In very good to fine condition, with repairs to splitting along the intersecting folds. The schooner, according to Congressional reports, was wrecked off Rockport on June 24, 1857. Starting Bid $200

“Through misunderstanding and superlative stupidity the door was closed”

129. John Ericsson. Swedish-American Army engineer (1803–1889) who designed and built the ironclad warship Monitor for the American Navy. ALS signed “J. Ericsson,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10, October 18, 1858. Letter to gentleman, in part: “I went to Strang’s on Saturday and in less than 1 1/2 hour had the heater out…By 8 o’clock the new heater was at Strang’s door, but through misunderstanding and superlative stupidity the door was closed…I can find no words to express my annoyance…

Tyler has been with me…as you may know, and wants to build engines suitable for thrashing &c as in that line the demand is beyond intimate—the application of the vacuum cylinder for the back stroke Tyler thinks…will make the patent valuable.”

Ericsson concludes with a postscript, initialed “J. E.,” plus an additional passage penned on a clipped slip which was once affixed to the second integral page. In fine condition, with old adhesive residue and mounting remnants along the hinge. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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130. Naval History. Fantastic set of three

logbooks kept by F.O. Passy, a naval cadet and midshipman who served aboard the HMS Prince Consort in 1868, and a sub lieutenant aboard the HMS Druid between 1872 and 1873. In addition to Passy’s detailed notetaking and neat penmanship, the logbooks also feature numerous maps and skillful illustrations. The first volume, 8.5 x 12.75, labeled “Log of H.M.S. Prince Consort, 4045, Tons, 1000, H. P., Commanded By Wm. Armytage Esq’r Captain and kept by by F. O. Passy N. C. & Med’n,” was maintained by Passy between April 1, 1868, and May 19, 1870. The logbook documents Passy’s first voyage aboard the Prince Consort during its cruise of the Mediterranean Sea. The ship, originally named the Triumph when it was launched in 1862, was renamed Prince Consort in honor of the deceased Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria. The Prince Consort’s route is documented in a series of manuscript maps which track its sailing off the west coast of Portugal into the Mediterranean, and includes fourteen original drawings depicting mostly landscapes and fortifications as seen from the ship.

The other two volumes, both 8.25 x 13, document the maiden voyage of the HMS Druid which had been laid down in 1867, launched in 1869, and completed in February 1872. The books were maintained by Passy between January 5, 1872, and November 12, 1873, and, like the first volume, feature typical entries noting weather and crew activities, as well as a variety of artworks

by Passy, which he tipped into the binding between various pages, including watercolors, gray washes, drawings, and manuscript maps documenting the ship’s track. During its cruise along the west coast of Africa, Passy recorded his surroundings by creating eighteen original works of art depicting fauna like jellyfish, butterflies, and South African cattle, in addition to flora, landscapes, native weaponry, and the ship’s layout. Much like the first log, these volumes include seven hand-drawn maps charting the ship’s course from England to South Africa. Also of interest in the third volume is the mentioning of a bombardment of the village of Beyin, on the coast of Ghana, on October 16, 1873: “8:30 [a.m.] Ship opened fire on village with shot and shell…firing rockets…2:30 [p.m.] Ceased firing.” In overall very good to fine condition, with heavy wear to the covers; interior pages are generally fine. Starting Bid $300

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Logbooks of Captain Lynch for the Ileen and the Express, dated between 1879 and 1891 131. Naval Archive. Magnificent pair of logbooks for the

cutter Ileen and the schooner Express, both commanded by Captain Thomas Lynch. The Ileen logbook, 106 pages, measuring 9.25 x 14 and bound in brown leather with a gilt-lettered spine and front cover, dates to 1890–1891, and is identified in pencil on an opening page by Lynch: “Log Book Ileen, Capt.

Lynch, 1890.” Entries are lightly penned, and include her race against the yacht Thetis in Newport during the 1890 National Tennis Championships, forerunner of the U.S. Open. Excerpts include: June 7, 1890: “New York towards the east…At 12.30 P.M. got under way From New York Bound on a cruze…At 7 30 went into Huntington wind lite and came to Anker at 12 M.” June 8: “Hunting Bay At 520 AM got underway…at 1 P.M. came to Anker in Black Rock harbor. 4 fathames water.” August 23: “Naragansett Piear…this day Fine Plesant wether with hevy see Raling in on the Breach. At 10 A.M. got underway to sale A Race with the sloop yacht Theates. Around the Bell Buoy At the south west point of Block Island 32 Nautecul miles out. And Back. Ileen wone the Race By 11 minuets 14 sec wind East By south to south.” The race was part of the festivities held to coincide with the US National Singles Championship for Men held at the Newport Casino, Newport, Rhode Island.

The Express logbook, measuring 8.5 x 14 and bound in hand-stitched cloth, dates to 1879–1880, and consists mostly of a voyage from Stonington to Cape Horn and back, with excerpts reading: June 30, 1879: “First part brisk winds from NE and fine weather Stearing SSW with all sail set at 7PM while some of the men ware fooling Jo King got over board let the schooner come to the wind and lowered the Boat but could not save him it being quite rough.” July 27: “First part brisk winds from ESE and fine weather stearing SSW with all sail set saw a few finn Back Whales.” August 24: “In the Straits of Magellan.” Nov 18: “The wind light and a very bad Sea on. The Worst looking place i ever got in sight of is outside.” December 2: “First part light winds from W with fine weather at 2 PM the Boats came on board from the Rock with 32 skins lept off and went in to Saturday Harbor and came to Anchor in 5 faths. Water Big Anchor 30 faths Chain. Beemed the skins.” March 30, 1880: “Middle and Last parts strong breeze from ENE with fair weather Stearing NNW with all sail set so rough that we cannot do Work on the riging the Schooner making a considerable water and Blowing the Salt Binds bad.” Included with the Schooner logbook are several loose documents, which features bills of lading, letters, and customs documents. In overall very good to fine condition, with heavy wear and damage to the covers (one of which is partially detached); interior pages are generally clean and fine.

Starting Bid $200

Captain Kane of the Rough Riders 132. Woodbury Kane. Noted yachtsman and big game hunter (1859–1905) who served

as a member of Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. Exceptional 6.75 x 9 albumen portrait of Captain Woodbury Kane of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, more popularly known as the Rough Riders. Exceptional 6.75 x 9 silver print portrait of Captain Woodbury Kane of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, more popularly known as the Rough Riders, taken and printed in 1898 while the Rough Riders were training in Texas.

The portrait is affixed to its original 10 x 12 mount and depicts Kane in a stoic full-length pose, standing in his military uniform in front of an open tent with another gentleman pictured inside. The lower left corner is marked by the photographer, “Ball, San Antonio, Tex.” In very good to fine condition, with light foxing to the image, and soiling, chipping, and light staining to the mount. After training in Texas, the Rough Riders shipped out to Florida en route to Cuba. On July 1, 1898, in the assault on San Juan Hill by Roosevelt’s famed Rough Riders, Kane, who was in charge of K Troop, was wounded in the forearm and arm by Mauser rifle fire. For his wounds he was awarded a citation for gallantry and was promoted to captain in the volunteer service. Kane can be seen in the foreground of Frederick Remington’s famous painting of the charge up San Juan Hill. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 59

133. Revolutionary War British Dragoon Bayonet. Bayonet for a circa

1760s British light dragoon carbine. For reference see “The Socket Bayonet in the British Army” page 98. This piece is 18 3/4˝ overall, 14˝ blade, 3.9˝ socket with 1.82˝ stud to muzzle measurement and inside diameter of 23.7mm or 7/8˝. Blade is marked with “C” with the remnants of a crown over 5 (see fig. 133, page 100 of the above). The socket shows a split at the seam and a tear leading to the slot. The metal surfaces show stains, light scattered pitting and old patina. This piece shows an engraved no. “18” on the top of the socket. This piece shows slight variations of dimensions from the various bayonets shown on the pages 98 to 102 of the aforesaid reference. The crown 6 is correct for a BO weapon. The “C” is a smith’s mark. The no.

“18” is a serial number as commonly used on limited issue arms. A less than common British military bayonet. Starting Bid $200

Early 1829 patent for a four-barreled revolver 134. Revolving Pistol Patent. Partlyprinted DS, signed “Henry Rogers,” one page, 7.75 x 13, June 17, 1829. Letters patent issued to Ohio gunsmith Henry Rogers for a revolving four-barreled gun and improved percussion lock, issued six years before Samuel Colt’s patent for his more famous six-barreled revolver. In part: “This gun is formed by four barrels, about three inches long, which may be bored in a block of brass, of, say 2 1-4 inches square, and three inches long, and then cut, or filed so as to exhibit five eights of the outside of each barrel; a round hole of about three eights of an inch diameter is then to be bored exactly parallel with, and between the barrels to admit a rod or axle to revolve on…The fifth, or long barrel, may be of any length to suit the maker; of the same bore or caliber of one of the four short barrels, and be connected to the britch, at three inches distant, by two strong side straps of steel, equal in width to one square or eight of the barrel…so as to admit one of the short barrels, to just fill the space; the front end of the rod, on which the short barrels are to revolve, is to project about half an inch, having a notch to receive the hinge fastened on the underside of the long barrel, so as to form a joint to work freely directly up and down…

When the whole is in good order, eight shots can be made in a minute.” Signed at the conclusion by Rogers and countersigned by two witnesses. Additionally includes a letter from Patent Office Superintendent Thomas P. Jones, stating that Rogers’s application for patent and patent fees had been received. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, light staining, some tape reinforcements to the reverse, and small binding holes along the top. Starting Bid $200

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135. Civil War 1861 Cartridge Box by Decrow of Bangor, Maine. Model

1861 (pattern of 1857–type) cartridge box complete with die-struck, lead-filled “US” brass plate, retaining both tin inserts, as well as all straps and hardware present. The leather remains supple with some mild crazing occurring at the flex point of the cover, and some heavier crazing and light flaking on the closure tab.

The outer surfaces show minimal handling marks and scattered mild edge wear is evident, the interior showing only very light wear. Most of the original lacquer still remains on the buckles at the bottom of the box. The inner cover exhibits a sharp Maine contractor’s stamp: “A. W. Decrow, Maker, Bangor, ME.” Decrow was awarded two contracts between 1862 and 1863 for infantry accoutrements (10,500 for .58 cal., 2,500 for .69 cal.) The back side does have some light scuffs, particularly at one side of the strap that reveals a 1/4˝ tear. This is a very fine to excellent cartridge box from a seldom-encountered Maine contractor. Starting Bid $200

136. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver. Civil War Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver, serial #49494, .44 caliber, 8˝ barrel with a very good bore that has some mild freckling within the grooves. This 1862 manufactured revolver has nearly all matching numbers including the cylinder arbor (no numbers are visible on the cylinder or the wedge), with the metal having a mostly plum-brown patina throughout with spots of mild freckling and small impact marks scattered about, as well as some minor pinprick pitting at the front of the cylinder. The brass triggerguard has a mixed yellow and brown-ochre patina with some brighter yellow on the exposed edges. The walnut grips are in good shape but exhibit moderate wear with numerous handling marks and blemishes throughout and only traces of the inspector cartouches still visible. Additionally, there are five large notches carved into the grip on the left side and two notches on the right. The lock-up is still tight and the mechanism is fully functional with a bit of over-travel to the cylinder if the hammer is cocked rapidly. This is a great-looking 1860 Army (with palindromic serial number) and is in very good overall condition.

As an antique gun, this will transfer without any restrictions. Starting Bid $200

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138. Civil War Smith Cavalry Carbine. Civil War Smith Cavalry Carbine, serial #20433, .50 caliber, 21 1/2˝ barrel with an excellent, bright bore. The barrel has about half of the original blue remaining at the breech, mixing with a smooth plum-brown patina at the muzzle. The frame has traces of the original color case-hardening visible with the balance having mottled gray freckling. The barrel lock spring retains most of its original bright blue and the brass opener has a dark yellow-ochre patina.

The walnut stock and forend have an old military oil finish with numerous scattered handling marks and blemishes throughout.

Clear inspector cartouches are still present on the left side of the wrist. The barrel lock-up is rock solid and the mechanism is fully functional. This is a great-looking Civil War Smith and is in very good to fine overall condition.

As an antique gun, this will transfer without any restrictions. Starting Bid $200

139. Civil War. Collection of relics recovered from Civil War battlefields, including: a US belt buckle with arrow hooks, measuring 3.5˝ x 2.25˝; a circular breastplate, 2.5˝ in diameter, depicting the American eagle; a US cartridge box plate, measuring 3˝ x 2.25˝, with hooks missing and portions missing at left and right, possibly shot off; a US cartridge box plate, 3˝ x 2.25˝, with hooks missing; and more than 40 bullets, various sizes and caliber, recovered from various Civil War battle sites. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable Ball Cavalry Carbine, one of just 1,002 made 140. Civil War Ball Cavalry Carbine.

Civil War Ball Cavalry Carbine, one of 1,002 produced, no serial number, .50 RF, 20 1/2˝ barrel with a very good bore that has some light freckling and pitting within the grooves. This is a seldom seen carbine that has an overall dark plum-brown patina with some traces of mild gray on the hammer and right side of the frame and bolt. Additionally, there is a series of peen marks along the top of the receiver and lower edge of the sideplate just behind the hammer. The magazine cut-off on the left side and the triggerguard/ lever pin retain about 90% of an added blue finish with mild gray fading on the balance. The “US” and Lamson & Co markings on the left side are still quite clear. The walnut forend and buttstock have an added varnish finish over numerous small handling marks and surface blemishes throughout with a further sizable chip missing from the left side of the wrist. The carbine comes with an original ramrod and the action is fully functional. These carbines were ordered in 1864 but weren’t delivered until May of 1865 after hostilities had ceased (1,002 produced). Nevertheless, they are considered a secondary Civil War weapon and are seldom seen today. This example is in very good condition and would make a great addition to any collection.

As an antique gun, this will transfer without any restrictions. Starting Bid $200

141. Civil War US Insignia. Two Civil War pieces: an oval “US” die-struck cartridge box plate which has a mixed mustard brown and ruddy patina with nearly all of the lead filling in the reverse and intact, with fairly bright attachment loops; and a die-struck brass infantry horn hat device that has a dark yellowochre patina with dark freckling and a missing attachment wire.

In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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142. Civil War 2nd Massachusetts Veteran’s Slouch Hat. Dark wool felt hat with 2 3/8˝ brim that has a large,

embroidered bullion infantry horn emblem sewn to the front of the crown with embossed metal regimental number: “2.”

The right side of the crown has a small felt five-pointed star emblem with embroidered wire border, and “12” in the center (the emblem was once red, but has since faded to pink). The crown has a fairly crushed appearance with large depression at the top, and several tears through the felt at the folds and creases along the edge. The thin leather comfort band inside is intact, and has a still legible “Superior / Raw Edge” label printed on the left side, and a small size surcharge that is difficult to read. The bullion hat cord has turned to a dull ochre-brown over time and a large black ostrich plume is sewn to the left side of the crown, along with a fragment of the original black silk hat band. The hat is similar to the GAR slouch hat, but is slightly thinner and with different proportions. It was probably converted from a dress hat sometime in the 1870s or 1880s.

The star was the emblem of the XII Corps, with red denoting the 1st Division. The only regiment in the 1st Division that matches the regimental number on the hat was the 2nd Massachusetts Infantry, and we can be fairly certain that the owner of this hat proudly served in that unit. This is a great piece of Civil War veteran’s memorabilia, and would make a great addition to any collection. Starting Bid $200

143. Civil War Brass Shell Non-Regulation Snare Drum. A very nice example of a Civil War-period brass shell drum.

Although the majority of Civil War snare drums were made of wood, the more expensive brass models saw substantial service and some examples were engraved as presentation pieces; this particular drum has no markings. The original heads, often missing, are both present and solid. The rope is the correct type but appears to be an old replacement (not just a clothesline as often seen). The hoop clips are all present and tighteners are period but probably a little later. The sound hole ring is early bone and we date this drum to the Civil War period, although, without a maker’s label, it is impossible to be specific. Originates from a home in upstate New York. Starting Bid $200

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Presented to a captain who stormed San Juan Hill 144. Spanish-American War Model 1860 Staff & Field Presentation Sword.

Broken presentation sword given to Capt. William F. Meeks by his company, consisting of the hilt and forte section of the blade, measuring 17 1/4” overall. The remaining portion of the blade has a dark plum-brown patina with visible etched decorations and retailer’s mark at the ricasso: “The Warnock Co., New York.” The hilt has a folding counterguard, single forward swept quillon, and urn-shaped pommel. The brass has an overall ruddy-brown patina with traces of the original gold finish remaining on protected areas. The grooved shagreen grip is in very good condition, with very little surface wear, but the braided wire wrap is missing. The metal scabbard retains 70–75% of the original nickel finish with mottled dark brown on the balance. The brass hanger bands, throat, and drag are in fine condition, and there is a gold filled, engraved presentation between the bands that reads: “Presented to Capt. Wm. F. Meeks by Co. I, 71st Reg’t. N.Y.N.G. July 25th 1899.”

William Furman Meeks enrolled in a two-year enlistment on May 2, 1898, and mustered in as Captain of Co. I on May 10. He mustered out with the company on November 15, 1898, and served the remainder of his term in the quartermaster staff of the 26th US Volunteer Infantry. The 71st NY was one of the first volunteer regiments to muster for service against the Spanish and were among the units that were deployed at the Battle of San Juan Hill. Great controversy arose afterward concerning the conduct of the regiment during the battle, and only a few of its elements actually made it to the top of the San Juan Heights during the actual fighting, and then only due to the individual initiative of a few of the lower ranking officers. According to the regimental history, Capt. Meeks was one of these, and he led Co. I to the top without direct orders to do so (Teddy Roosevelt himself commented on the behavior of the regiment: ‘The greater part of the Seventy-First of their own free will took part in the storming of San Juan Hill, and showed that no matter how cowardly their officers might be, they were willing to obey their country’s call’). After the return of the regiment to New York, recriminations were flung rather fiercely and it was not long afterwards that Capt. Meeks was court-martialed, along with another company commander, Capt. A. J. Bleeker, for leveling public charges of cowardice against the senior officers in command. Meeks and Bleeker were both found guilty, and received both reprimands and monetary fines, but were retained in the service. It is interesting to note, however, that the officers they had disparaged soon tendered their resignations. This is an extremely interesting US sword with a connection to a controversial volunteer officer, and would make a great addition to any collection. Starting Bid $200

146. WWII US Army Enlisted Man’s Service Jacket. US Army WWII

enlisted man’s service jacket, size 36, worn by a private first class who served in an aviation engineer unit in the Pacific theater of operations. The jacket was made

by Rose Bros., under a March 1942 contract with the Philadelphia QM Depot. The insignia on this jacket reveal that its owner saw extensive action, participating in four campaigns, and was wounded once. The jacket (pattern of 1939) bears a US Sixth Army patch on the left sleeve and a Far East Air Force patch on the right.

The latter patch appears to be Australian made. The jacket has its original “US” and engineer lapel disks, ribbons (Pacific theater with four battle stars, Philippine liberation with one battle star, WWII Victory, and good conduct), a Presidential unit citation patch on the right cuff, four hash marks on the left sleeve indicating two years of service overseas, and PFC chevrons and a wound stripe. In very good to fine condition, with just minor soiling. Starting Bid $200

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147. WWII German Army Ordnance Sword by ALCOSO. WWII-era German Army Ordnance Sword by ALCOSO,

measuring 39 3/8˝ overall with a 34˝ slightly curved, single-edged blade with long single fullers. The blade has an excellent, nearly spotless original polish, but does exhibit a few very minor specks of dark freckling on the forte obverse. A deeply struck ALCOSO “Scales” trademark is present on the ricasso reverse, as is a small Waffenamt proof on the back edge just above the hilt. The hilt itself is of standard pattern with single quillon, unmarked tombstone langets, stirrup guard, and dove pommel. The brass has a mild, yellow-ochre patina throughout with some very minor impact marks near the capstan nut, and the numerous Waffenamt proofs and issue stamps are all crisp and clear. The leather ‘fingerschlauf’ (finger loop) is crazed and lightly flaked, but still intact and quite supple. The black composite grip is in excellent condition with a tight, original wire wrap. The matching numbered scabbard has a smooth, blue-brown patina with a few shallow dents along the body on either side. This is a great example of a Heer-issued sword and would make a splendid addition to any collection. Starting Bid $200

Stunning ‘Flying Tiger’ A-2 flight jacket 148. WWII USAAF 14th Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket with Unit Patch and Painted Decorations. An attractive dark

brown leather, issue jacket with russet-brown elastic hem and cuffs.

The jacket has a single, functional front zipper with collar snaps, and a hook and eye fastener at the throat. The jacket was made by Aero Leather Clothing Co. of Beacon, NY and has a small size tag underneath the label (size 42). The exterior leather is still supple and exhibits minor wear with some noticeable scuffing and flaking along a few of the edge seams, as well as on the shoulders and sleeves. Some very minor fraying of the cuff and hem fabric is also visible. The jacket is embellished with a large, hand-drawn leather 14th Air Force ‘Flying Tiger’ patch on the left breast, and owner’s name tab: “W. C. Wood.” The patch has faded with age, but the traces of the hand tinting is still visible. The interior of the jacket has a very slightly worn, intact brown linen lining with large leather applique ‘blood chit’ with four-piece Nationalist Chinese flag, over a white leather rectangle on which is printed a request in Chinese to give aid and assistance to wearer in case of a shoot down. The 14th Air Force took over the symbols and mission of Claire Chennault’s famed American Volunteer Group, the ‘Flying Tigers,’ after the US entered the war against Imperial Japan. This is a splendid A-2 jacket from the China-Burma-India Theater, and would make an excellent addition to any collection. Starting Bid $300

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Hand-painted “Bachelor’s Buggy” bomber jacket from the 8th Air Force 149. WWII USAAF 8th Air Force B-10 Flight Jacket with Painted Decorations.

An attractive olive drab cloth, issue jacket with brown fur-lined collar, and olive drab elastic hem and cuffs. The jacket has a single, functional front zipper, and both large pocket buttons are still present. The jacket was made

by Metro Sportswear Inc. of New York, and has the one-piece label on the interior. The exterior cloth is in excellent condition with only mild soiling on a few areas, and some further fraying of the cuff and hem fabric is also visible. The jacket is embellished on the front with the previous owner’s name, skillfully painted in white script: “George.” The back of the jacket has a large black riband at the top with the aircraft name, “Bachelors Buggy,” in yellow on black. Below that is a 3/4 view of a late model, nose turret-equipped B-24 Liberator with “Bachelor’s Buggy” in red on the nose, and the red tail markings of the 466th Bombardment Group (the plane letter identifier “V” is clear on the central horizontal stripe), with a falling bomb with “Thirty Four” underneath. The painting is in excellent condition with some crackling along the riband, and some slight flaking of the metallic paint on the aircraft. The interior of the jacket has an excellent, brown alpaca lining, as well as a small ink spot above the inside pocket snap. The 466th Bombardment Group was comprised of four squadrons, the 784th, 785th, 786th, and 787th, flying missions out of Attlebridge, Norfolk. This is an absolutely splendid painted jacket, and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. Starting Bid $300

150. WWII German Mauser P38 Pistol. Ger-

man Mauser P38 Pistol, serial #122p, 9mm Para., 5˝ barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a “byf/43” coded pistol that has matching numbers on the frame, slide, barrel, and locking block with the metal retaining about 95-97% of the original blue that has silvered slightly at the muzzle, on projecting edges, frontstrap, and on some of the bearing surfaces. The pistol has some minor spots of darker freckling on the left portion of the slide near the front of the ejection port, and is mechanically excellent; functioning flawlessly. The loaded chamber indicator has had a small spot of red paint added to the end for visibility, and the mottled brown phenolic resin grips are in fine shape with only minor wear and negligible surface scratches present on either panel.

The pistol comes with a single Waffenamt marked magazine. This is a superb example of a mid-war P.38 that is in excellent overall condition. This transfers as a modern firearm. Starting Bid $200

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Extremely rare stone cross from Stalag Luft III, the site of ‘The Great Escape’ 151. World War II. Incredible, only known surviving

cross tombstone recovered from the site of the German P.O.W. camp, Stalag Luft III. The heavy stone cross, which approximately measures 7.25 x 12.5 x 2.5 and weighs 9.5 pounds, was recovered during the 1960s from the American Compound’s Main Cemetery in the USAAF section of Stalag Luft III in Zagen, Poland. Affixed to the cross is a metal plate stamped with the German POW 4-digit number of the prisoner, and the letter “A” for American: “A 3478.” An inscription on the lower back of the cross reads: “Cross from Stalag Luft III, American Compound Main Cemetery, POW 3478, Great Escape Camp, March 44.” Also includes a wooden “In Remembrance” cross, 3.75 x 7, used by R.A.F. survivors and their families who made pilgrimages to Sagan to honor the commitment and spirit of the RAF in WWII. During their visit to Stalag Luft 3, in Zagan, Poland, a brief memorial service was held for the 50 officers murdered by the Gestapo after the Great Escape. This cross was displayed at the Memorial of the slain officers at Sagan. The stone cross bears numerous scratches, gouges and damage from when the Russian army bulldozed the cemetery in 1945-6; the wooden cross bears only light wear and scratches. Stalag Luft III was a German POW camp in Silesia (now western Poland), which was operated by the Luftwaffe and held captured British and American airmen. It is best known for being the site of the massive breakout of 76 men, depicted in the classic film The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen. Starting Bid $300

152. World War II Red Cross Mug. Black-and-white enamel mug attributed to the famous ‘Great Escape’ Stalag Luft III prison camp, measuring 3.25˝ tall and 3.75˝ in diameter, bearing a paper label on the front, “A Gift of American Red Cross, Made in U.S.A.,” secured more recently with a large strip of cello tape. In fine condition, with general wear from use. Provenance: Bonhams, The War Museum. Stalag Luft III was a German POW camp in Silesia (now western Poland), which was operated by the Luftwaffe and held captured British and American airmen. It is best known for being the site of the massive breakout of 76 men, depicted in the classic film The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen. Starting Bid $200

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presidents & first ladies Fabric from the cloak of George Washington

153. George Washington. Remarkable swatch of burgundy velvet, 2.75 x .75, removed from the cloak of George Washington. Mounted and framed with a color print of the president to an overall size of 13.25 x 14.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of an identification sheet, penned in the late 18th or early 19th century: “A Piece of Mr. Washington’s Cloak.” Consignor notes that the velvet swatch originates from the family of Tobias Lear, one of Washington’s most trusted friends and his personal secretary from 1784 until Washington’s death in 1799. Starting Bid $300

154. George Washington. Unsigned printed Congressional act approved by

President Washington, one page, 7.5 x 11.75, March 3, 1797, entitled: “An Act for raising a further sum of money, by additional duties on certain articles imported; and for other purposes.” In part: “Be it enacted…That from and after the thirtieth day of June next, the following duties, in addition to those now in force, and payable on the several articles hereinafter enumerated, shall be laid, levied and collected upon those articles, respectively, at their importation into the United States, from any foreign port or place.” The articles named include brown sugar, tea, molasses, textiles, cocoa, and sugar-candy. Printed at the conclusion with President George Washington’s approval. In very good condition, with splitting to one of the horizontal folds, and light overall mottled toning. Starting Bid $200

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Early 1801 scallop-topped ship’s pass, signed by Thomas Jefferson and Levi Lincoln 155. Thomas Jefferson.

Partly-printed vellum DS as president, signed “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 11.5 x 17.5, July 1, 1801. Scallop-topped ship’s pass issued to “the Schooner Hope of Castine, Jonathan Holbrook master or commander.” The handsome document boasts a large vignette at the top portraying a lighthouse flanked

by American ships. Signed at the conclusion by President Jefferson and countersigned by Acting Secretary of State Levi Lincoln.

The white paper seal affixed to the lower left is worn but intact.

In very good condition, with heavy intersecting folds, toning, soiling, and creasing (passing through the start of Jefferson’s signature). Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait.

This type of document was generally left blank and signed in advance by the president and secretary of state, then sent to ports and harbors to be filled out as needed. This pass must have been signed quite early in Jefferson’s term—Levi Lincoln, appointed as attorney general, also served as acting secretary of state from March 5 through May 1, 1801. James Madison had been officially named to the position, but did not arrive in Washington until May due to illness. A scarce and desirable presidential document—this is the first such Thomas Jefferson– Levi Lincoln example we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

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From a gown belonging to First Lady Madison 156. Dolley Madison. Attractive fabric swatch removed from a gown worn by

and belonging to First Lady Dolley Payne Madison. The taffeta silk fabric swatch measuring 3.5 x 3.25, and features alternating green and white stripes with a wide floral band of white, red, and brown roses. Mounted and matted with an image of Madison and a copy of provenance, “Worn by Dollie Madison. Presented by a relative of hers to the museum,” to an overall size of 11.5 x20. This fabric sample came from the Luray Museum of Luray, Virginia, which was founded by the Zerkle Family of Luray, Virginia, in the early 1900s. In very good condition, with some tearing and pulling. Starting Bid $200

After concluding the Louisiana Purchase, Monroe writes from Paris to pledge “full confidence in y’r patriotism, integrity & fitness for the office” 157. James Monroe. ALS signed “Ja’s Monroe,” one page, 8 x 9.75, July 11, 1803. Letter to Nathaniel Cutting, written from Paris after negotiating the Louisiana Purchase. In full: “I rec’d y’r letter on the subject of y’r appointment to the office of Secretary to the board lately established, for carrying into effect such part of the late treaty with France as respects the claims of our citizens on the French gov’t, which you wish to have recognized by us. I have no hesitation to give you such recognition on my part, and to declare that I do it with pleasure, having from a long acquaintance full confidence in y’r patriotism, integrity & fitness for the office. Much business on the moment of my departure puts it out of my power to add more than the assurance of my very sincere friendship.”

Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Monroe’s hand. In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. President Jefferson had dispatched Monroe to Paris to assist in the negotiations that resulted in the Louisiana Purchase, which had been agreed upon on April 30, 1803. A considerable part of the purchase price had been set aside to provide for the settlement of claims by American citizens against France, which Monroe touches upon here. An exceptional example, related to a landmark event in American history.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Handwritten letter from Secretary of State Monroe 158. James Monroe. ALS signed “Jas. Monroe,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.75, July 23, 1816. In part: “Can you with convenience send me the balances of the last quarter’s salary, and wait the ensuing one, and such arrangements as I shall make, on leaving this, to attend to my private affairs, for what you have kindly advanced me. If you can, be so good as to send it, by the bearer Joseph Warren, 200 dols of which, in Baltimore notes. But if the balance which I owe you, is wanted, you will retain, what I now wish for, & I will in a few days, make up the deficiency. I beg you to consult your convenience, being very sensible, of the attention you have already shown me. I send you my bank book.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, several unobtrusive tears within the text, and paper loss to the blank integral adjoining leaf. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

159. James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

one page, 16.25 x 9.75, April 12, 1822. President Monroe grants John Latta a parcel of land “in the district of Chillicothe and State of Ohio, containing One hundred & fifty seven acres.”

Crisply signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Josiah Meigs. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Nicely mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 18.5. In fine condition, with light rippling and intersecting folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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160. James Monroe. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

one page, 15.25 x 10.75, March 4, 1823. President Monroe appoints David H. Vinton as “a second Lieutenant in the fourth Regiment of Artillery in the service of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion by Monroe, and countersigned by Secretary of War John C. Calhoun. White paper War Department seal remains affixed to lower left corner. In very good to fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds and rippling.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

161. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.

LS, signed “James Monroe” as president and “John Quincy Adams” as secretary of state, one page, 9 x 14.5, April 17, 1824. Official letter, in part: “Mr. Alexander Pillavoine, having produced to me his commission as Consul of His Majesty the King of France and Navarre for the Port of Baltimore, I do hereby recognize him as such, and declare him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, Powers and privileges as are allowed to the Consuls of the most friendly Powers. Signed at the conclusion by President Monroe and countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. The white paper seal affixed to the left side is soiled but intact. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, light toning, and some dampstaining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

162. John Quincy Adams. ALS as

secretary of state, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 8 x 10, July 19, 1820. Letter to P. P. F. DeGrand, in part: “I enclose you a check upon the U.S. Branch Bank Boston.

I will thank you to remit me the amount in a draft (undoubted) at sight. If on any of the Sound Banks at Baltimore it will answer my purpose as well as upon this place. It is for 1000 Dollars.

Your last Report quotes Exchange at sight upon Baltimore at 3/4 to 1 per ct. discount. From this you will pay yourself your commission, and perhaps the balance of two or three dollars which I owe you in Account.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, intersecting folds, and some light staining. A friend of John Quincy Adams, Peter Paul Francis Degrand was a French-born, Boston-based merchant, and the publisher of the Boston Weekly Report in the 1820s. A boldly penned letter in Adams’s distinctive hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

An ex-president sends his seedlings: “Your treatise on fruit, and the fruit trees of America, I think one of the most useful publications of our Age, and Country” 163. John Quincy Adams. LS signed “J. Q. Adams,” one

page, 8 x 10, November 7, 1845. Letter to landscape designer and horticulturist Andrew Jackson Downing, in part: “Conformably to my promise made to you in July last I have had three seedling Trees, from a seed, and two nuts, sown by my own hand, taken up from my garden and packed for transportation. Two of them are Shagbark Walnuts, and the third an Apple tree. I will thank you for directions where I shall send them…Your treatise on fruit, and the fruit trees of America, I think one of the most useful publications of our Age, and Country.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Downing had published Fruits and Fruit Trees of America, co-authored by his brother Charles Downing, earlier in 1845. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 73

Adams forwards “460 copies of the Laws passed at the First Session of the Seventeenth Congress”

164. John Quincy Adams. Partly-printed DS, signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 7 x 5, November 13, 1822. Cover sheet addressed to John Adair of Frankfort, Kentucky, in full: “Agreeably to the Act of 20th April, 1818, I have forwarded to you by mail 460 copies of the Laws passed at the First Session of the Seventeenth Congress; the receipt of which you will be pleased to acknowledge.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, toning, and several tears (including one which passes unobtrusively through the signature), reinforced on the reverse with old masking tape. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

166. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 15 x 9.5, January 3, 1831. President Jackson grants William Fincher of Miami County, Ohio, a tract of land in “Crawfordsville, Indiana, containing one hundred and Sixty Acres.” Prominently signed at the conclusion by Jackson, and countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Office Elijah Hayward. Lower left bears the original white seal. Matted and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 16. In very good to fine condition, with light toning and several vertical folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Patent for “a new and useful improvement In Waggon and Carriage Spring” 165. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, two pages, 11.5 x 15.25, March 31, 1836. Patent issued to “Newell Hungerford, a citizen of the United States, [who] hath alleged that he has invented a new and useful improvement In Waggon and Carriage Spring.” Boldly signed at the conclusion

by President Jackson, and countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth and Attorney General Benjamin F. Butler. The white paper seal and pink ribbon remain intact on the left side, and the document retains its second page bearing a description of the invention. In very good condition, with toning, staining, and heavy intersecting folds. Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish photo. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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167. Martin Van Buren. Partly-

printed vellum DS as president, signed “M. Van Buren,” one page, 13.75 x 16.75, February 20, 1840. President Van Buren appoints William E. Prince as “First Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Van Buren, and countersigned by Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett. White paper seal remains affixed to upper left panel.

In very good condition, with heavy intersecting folds, and areas of light toning. Accompanied by another appointment for Prince, which bears a stamped signature of Andrew Johnson.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Early 1816 letter by Van Buren in support of his brothers’ business 168. Martin Van Buren.

ALS signed “M. V. Buren,” one page, 8 x 10.25, July 19, 1816.

Letter to New York merchant and politician Archibald McIntyre, in part: “My Brother Lawrence & Brother in Law are going into Mercantile business by the first of September & I have promised through your friendly aid to get them cash or $1000 out of the School fund. Will you be so good as to arrange it that they may be accommodated.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral sheet in Van Buren’s hand. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the top, several intersecting folds, and arithmetic penned in another hand. Written at 34 years old, this is one of the earliest letters by Van Buren we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

169. William Henry Harrison. ALS signed “W. H. Har-

rison,” one page, 5.75 x 6.25, October 22, 1827. Letter to a gentleman, written from his home in North Bend, Ohio, in part: “I enclose you 50 Dollars which I will thank you to have and then on Horsely’s note to Mr. Reddick. He will make a further payment in 10 or 12 days.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, intersecting folds, and a strip of mounting remnants on the back edge lightly showing through. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

170. William Henry Harrison. Desirable ink signature, “Sir your, Hum Serv’t, Will’m Henry Harrison,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip. Handsomely cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 17 x 22.5. In very good condition, with creasing and light toning. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Senator Tyler writes his son, inquiring about a Jamestown anniversary celebration 171. John Tyler. ALS as senator, one page,

7.75 x 9.75, May 15, 1834. Letter to his son, Robert Tyler, in full: “What sort of a celebration will there be at James Town on the 24th?

Will there be a large crowd? Is there to be a Ball? In short what is to be the character of the celebration? Some members of Congress talk of going over, but if it is to be a poor affair I would not persuade them to do so—Get the best information you can from Gregory Edloe and any others and write me immediately—Do not make it known that I request the information, but get it as if for yourself and be careful that you be not deceived—And write me without delay.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral sheet in Tyler’s hand, with the franking signature mostly torn off but retaining portions of the last few letters and “USS.” In fine condition, with aforementioned paper loss to the integral address leaf obliterating the franking signature. As settlers first arrived in Jamestown on May 24, 1607, Tyler seems to have been looking forward to an anniversary celebration of the first permanent English settlement in America. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Your matter has been submitted to the President” 172. John Tyler. ALS signed “J. Tyler,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Letter to a gentleman, in full: “I have only time to say that your matter has been submitted to the President, more when I see you.”

A contemporary pencil annotation to the lower margin reads, “Now President of the United States.” In very good to fine condition, with several intersecting folds, and a strip of mounting remnant on the back edge lightly showing through. Accompanied by a gilt-edged engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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President Polk transmits his autograph to a congressman 173. James K. Polk. Scarce ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 10, April 4,

1846. Letter to the Hon. Truman Smith, a member of the House of Representatives from Connecticut, in part: “In compliance with the request contained in your note of yesterday, I take pleasure in furnishing your friend…with my autograph.

Will you do me the favour to transmit this note to him?” In very good condition, with the signature area (and inexplicably another blank area beneath it) having been restored in place many years ago with old tape on the reverse. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

174. Zachary Taylor. LS signed

“Z. Taylor,” one page, 8 x 10, no date. Letter to a gentleman, in full: “I have received your favor of the 11th Inst. tendering me in the name of your friend Col. Drew, the hospitalities of the Nahant Hotel in August next, or at such other time as may suit my convenience. For this additional expression of kindness from Citizens of Massachusetts you will please accept for yourself and Col. Drew my grateful acknowledgments. Should the condition of my official engagements render it possible for me to visit Nahant during the Summer or Autumn, (which I can scarcely hope will be the case,) it will afford me pleasure to accept the offer which you have so politely made.” In fine condition, with a few faint stains. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Though it lacks a place or date, this is very likely a scarce letter as president—Taylor would have had few “official engagements” prior to his presidency, and it resembles known letters dating to his sixteen months in the White House. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

175. Zachary Taylor. Manuscript DS,

signed “Z. Taylor, Lt. Col.,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 30, 1829. Letter issued to Col. George Bomford, in full: “Herewith I have the honor to transmit you a Return of Ordnance & Ordnance Stores for the 2d Quarter of 1829.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Taylor. In fine condition, with light toning along, and professional reinforcements to, the two horizontal folds. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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To New York’s rail magnate: “A baser attempt to prostitute the interests of the road to political and party purposes was never made” 176. Millard Fillmore. ALS, one page, 5 x 7.75, January 4, 1864. Letter to Erastus

Corning, one of the founders of the New York Central Railroad, in full: “Allow me to return the enclosed pass for 1863, with my grateful acknowledgments for the favor.

You will also permit me to congratulate you and the stockholders of the Central Road at your triumphal reelection. In my opinion, a baser attempt to prostitute the interests of the road to political and party purposes was never made, and I rejoice that it was so signally rebuked.” In fine condition, with light toning over the left half of the letter, and a light stain under the signature. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

178. Franklin Pierce. Un-

177. Millard Fillmore. Signed book: Universal History,

from the Earliest Account of Time, Vol. IV. London: T. Osborne, 1748. Rebound hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 501 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink, “Millard Fillmore, Dec. 1, 1862.” The volume is complete with several fold-out maps. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with some mottled foxing and a few small edge tears to fold-out map plates.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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signed pamphlet entitled “ Tr e a t y b e tween the United States and the Kickapoo Indians,” six total pages, 7.75 x 12.25, July 17, 1854. Issued by President Franklin Pierce and arranged by George Manpenny as the director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the United States, the treaty reads, in part: “The Kickapoo tribe of Indians hereby cede, sell and convey unto the United States all that country southwest of the Missouri River…Beginning ‘on the Delaware line, where said line crosses the left branch of Salt Creek…so as to include in the lands assigned to the Kickapoos, at least twelve hundred square miles;’ saving and reserving, in the western part thereof, one hundred and fifty thousand acres for a future and permanent home, which shall be set off for, and assigned to, them by metes and bounds…In consideration whereof the United States agree to pay to the said Indians, under the direction of the President and in such manner as he shall from time to time prescribe, the sum of three hundred thousand dollars.” The pamphlet was originally loosely stitched together, but has since become separated into two bi-folds. In fine condition, with light toning along the outer edges. Starting Bid $200

The former president weighs in on the 1868 Democratic National Convention 179. Franklin Pierce. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, blindstamped monogram letterhead, April 3, 1868. Letter to C. W. Woolley of Cincinnati, in part: “A reply to your note from New York has been, from various causes, too long delayed. Soon after its reception I met Mr. Voorhees and on one occasion at least while he was in this state, had a long conversation with him in relation to the approaching National Democratic Convention. In the course of that conversation Mr. V. spoke in the highest terms of Mr. Pendleton’s ability, attainments and true manhood; and warmly of his qualities as an associate and friend…It did not occur to me that he had been selected as a delegate to the convention, but he mentioned the fact & said that no man could foresee what events might transpire before the 4th of July and that in regard to the selection of a candidate his judgment was not and he did not intend it, should be tenaciously fixed, until the opportunity presented to compare conclusions in New York with delegates from different sections of the Country…Your suggestion in regard to my being a member of the N.H. delegation, I had had occasion to consider before, and as there was no matter of imperative duty involved, decided…that I could not consent. I think Mr. Sinclair our candidate for Governor at the late election will be one of the delegates.” In very good condition, with splitting to the hinge, a few small stains, and soiling and old tape residue to the final page. The 1868 Democratic National Convention was held at Tammany Hall in New York, and resulted in the nomination of Horatio Seymour for the presidency. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

181. James Buchanan. ALS, one page, 4.25

180. James Buchanan. ALS as president, one page both

sides, 6.25 x 7.75, April 17, 1859. Letter to Miss Esther Parke, in part: “I hope you will be able to come to me in the beginning of next week…We have but little news here which would interest you. Mr. Craig will leave for Georgia tomorrow morning.

Mr. & Mrs. Cobb & all the family will leave on Wednesday…

The information concerning…Fanny is very unfavorable. I fear that she will soon be called away I trust, to her heavenly home. She is a good gal, a patient sufferer & has been much afflicted.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, small splits along intersecting folds, and an ink stain to the salutation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

x 7.25, August 29, 1854.

Letter to Mr. Charles Stansbury, in part: “Mrs. Speer, the widow of my highly esteemed relative Dr. Speer, late of Washington, has requested me to afford you the opportunity of perusing the enclosed address of the Rev: Mr. Sunderland on the subject of his life & religious character. He says:—’We have a friend in London, Mr. Charles F. Stansbury to whom, I know, this address would possess great interest. Should opportunity offer, I would be gratified to know that he had been privileged to read it. He was much attached to the Doctor; & moreover, knows Mr. Sunderland.” In fine condition, with a tear and mounting remnants on the reverse of the otherwise blank integral leaf.

Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce fully-signed Department of the Interior commission

183. Abraham Lincoln. Civil War-dated partly-printed DS,

one page, 18.5 x 14, February 25, 1864. President Lincoln appoints James W. Shanklin of California as “Receiver of Public Moneys for the District of Lands subject to sale at San Francisco, California.� Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln, and countersigned by Secretary of the Interior John P. Usher.

Left portion bears the embossed seal of the Department of the Interior. Impressively cloth-matted and framed with a descriptive plaque and large image of Lincoln to an overall size of 39 x 26.5. In very good to fine condition, with light vertical stains, one of which touches two letters of the bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Scarce Hesler portrait of the beardless Lincoln, presented with a lock of the president’s hair 184. Abraham Lincoln. Sought-after photograph of Lincoln in near-profile, 7 x 9, printed in the late 19th century by George B. Ayres from the original negative taken by Alexander Hesler in Springfield, Illinois, in 1860. Affixed to its original 8 x 10 mount, annotated on the reverse in ink by Ayres, “Copyright

by Geo. B. Ayres, Phila.” Matted together with numerous strands of Lincoln’s hair cut by the surgeon on the night of his assassination, and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 15; a window in the backing reveals Ayres’s annotations. In very good condition, with irregular blocks of toning to image and staining to reverse. Accompanied by a flash drive containing extensive documentation regarding the hair, which was sold in 1914 in the sale of Major William H. Lambert’s collection of Lincolniana at Anderson Galleries.

Also on the drive are images of letters dating back to 1905, including those of Charles C. Taft, whose father, Dr. Charles S. Taft, attended to President Lincoln on his deathbed. The original full lock of hair had remained in the Taft family until it was sold to Lambert.

Chicago photographer Alexander Hesler traveled to Springfield for his sitting with Lincoln in early June of 1860, just weeks after the latter secured the Republican presidential nomination. Following the close of the Civil War, George Ayres acquired two of Hesler’s original negatives and made a living selling prints of them from the 1880s through the turn of the century. A magnificent portrait of the Great Emancipator, considered one of the finest ever taken—by both the general public and the president himself. Starting Bid $300

A piece of Lincoln’s Springfield home 185. Abraham Lincoln. Section of wood recovered from Abraham

Lincoln’s home in Springfield, Illinois, 1 x 3.25, affixed to the first page of a pamphlet entitled “Abraham Lincoln and His Last Resting Place,” published by the Royal Printing Company of Quincy, Illinois.

The page also bears a fountain pen signature and inscription in the hand of Herbert Wells Fay, the longtime custodian of the Lincoln Tomb: “To Prince Gelasio Caetoni, at Lincoln’s Tomb, March 9th 1923, accompanying a piece of wood from Lincoln’s Springfield home, H. W. Fay, custodian—.” Also includes a matte-finish 3.5 x 5 portrait of Lincoln attributed to Christopher S. German, the photographer to the president-elect, which is signed and inscribed on the reverse in fountain pen, “To Prince Caetoni, at Lincoln’s Tomb, Mar 19th 1923, H. W. Fay, custodian, owner of original negative—.” In fine condition, with a crease to the lower right corner of the presentation page. Fay worked as an editor for the DeKalb Review before serving as custodian of the Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, Illinois in 1921. An avid collector of Lincolniana, Fay owned 90 different portraits of Abraham Lincoln as part of his enormous collection—all of which he housed in a utility room within the Springfield Tomb. Starting Bid $200

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186. Abraham Lincoln.

Uncommon bronzed bas relief plaque of President Lincoln from the late 19th century, 7.5 x 12.25, depicting the president in a handsome right-facing profile pose above raised Art Nouveau style lettering, “Lincoln.” Framed in mahogany to an overall size of 11.5 x 16.25. In very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

188. Andrew Johnson. Un-

common partlyprinted DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, February 22, 1869.

President Johnson authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of Samuel G. Thomas.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Johnson. In fine condition, with some blotting to the signature. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Also includes an 1867 clemency document issued to Joseph Able of Texas, a participant in the “late rebellion against the Government of the United States,” which bears a stamped Johnson signature; the signature of Secretary of State William H. Seward, however, is authentic.

The upper portion of the signed page of the clemency document is absent. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

187. [Abraham Lincoln]. Un-

signed handwritten manuscript concerning Lincoln’s death, one page, 7.5 x 9.75, no date but circa 1867. In part: “Alas—but two years have passed since these words were written & since then what a history!

Now, while the air of the whole country is heavy with tolling of funeral bells, when every flag is at half mast, & the heart of the nation is shaken, by the sound of that sad train that is passing with mournful meaning from city to city, we look back in the history of the good & just man whom God has taken, & think that our good words spoken of him have been all too few & cold. When the patient hard working father dies, the children know for the first time what he was worth. Within the last two years events have written for our President a solemn & glorious history, that will preserve his name in everlasting remembrances.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, and a small hole to the upper left corner. Starting Bid $200

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189. U. S. Grant. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

8.5 x 10.75, February 18, 1871. President Grant authorizes and directs “the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the conditional pardon of A. C. True.”

Signed at the conclusion in ink by Grant. Mounted beside an engraved portrait and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 15.5.

In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, and one off-center vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

192. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS signed

190. U. S. Grant. Large ink signature as president, “U. S. Grant,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.25 slip. Framed with a mat to cover the balance of the document, which bears a window to reveal the date, “May 9/74,” and a small engraved image of Grant to an overall size of 7.5 x 11.5. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“R. B. Hayes,” one page, 4.5 x 6.75, monogrammed “H” letterhead, July 6, 1881. Letter written from his home in Fremont, Ohio, four months after leaving the presidency. In part: “I have the honor of introducing to you and to other friends among the American Representatives in Europe Mr. Force, a lawyer of Youngstown in this State.” In fine condition, with a few light red stains from prior corner mounting. Accompanied by a portrait bearing a facsimile signature.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

193. James A. Garfield. LS as

191. U. S. Grant. ALS signed “U. S. Grant, Lt. Gen.,” one page, 5 x 8, Head-Quarters Armies of the United States letterhead, October 13, 1865. Letter to Madame Bertinatti, in part: “I will be in my office daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will see you with pleasure on any day between those hours on business. From 7 in the evening I will generally be at my house in Georgetown and will see you there if preferable to you.” In very good condition, with soiling, foxing, and nearly complete separation along the two horizontal mailing folds (repaired with archival tape to the reverse). Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

president-elect, signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5 x 8, Mentor, Ohio letterhead, December 13, 1880. Letter to noted Disciples of Christ clergyman Isaac Errett, in full: “Yours of the 11th inst, came duly to hand. I immediately telegraphed to the state Dept, to hold the letter which I had sent them until further notice, and I have just written them to have the newspaper slip returned in accordance with your request.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish photo. Garfield had been elected to the presidency on November 2, 1880, and would take office on March 4, 1881. Reverend Errett was a longtime friend of Garfield and delivered the eulogy at the fallen president’s funeral in Cleveland on September 26, 1881.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“This Credit Mobilier stinks and Ames has tried to bedaub me” 194. James A. Garfield. LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 9.75, February 6, 1872. Letter to the Hon. John Peter Robison, in part: “I knew with what generous confidence you would respond to me in the troubles which this political storm has brought upon me. I may assure you my dear old friend that you have nothing to be ashamed of in my conduct. But this Credit Mobilier stinks and Ames has tried to bedaub me as well as several other true men. Only mid-summer friends will go back on me for anything I have done. I have been sensitive, deeply hurt indeed, at the involvements connected with the case. But my sensitiveness is only what any man of proper spirit would feel in view of such imputations. It is still a question whether I had better say anything until the storm has passed. But I think, before long, the righteous indignation of the country should be visited upon the head of Mr. Ames and his abettors. Please say to Mr. Cowles what I forgot to mention in my letter to him today, that it is now manifest that Ben Butler and the democrats are trying to force upon us an extra session, so as to continue the excitement and work as much injury as possible to all concerned.” Includes its original mailing envelope, franked in the upper right by Garfield, “J. A. Garfield, MC.” In fine condition, with a few very light stains; the free-franked envelope is creased, soiled, and torn at the top from opening (not affecting the signature). Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Garfield’s signed personal copy of Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity 195. James A. Garfield. Signed

book: Archdeacon Paley’s View of the Evidences of Christianity. Philadelphia: Troutman & Hayes, 1852.

Hardcover, 4 x 6, 264 pages. Signed on the first free end page in pencil with his ownership signature, “James A. Garfield.” Garfield’s personal bookplate is also affixed to the front pastedown. Autographic condition: very good, with foxing, soiling, and a small tear to the first free end page. Book condition: G+/None. Accompanied by a custom-made clamshell box. The first presidential memorial library, completed at the Lawnfield estate in Ohio by First Lady Lucretia Garfield four years after her husband’s assassination, houses almost 3,000 books that were used and treasured by the 20th president. More than two decades ago, several dozen of his books were deaccessioned, with this personal volume among them. This book in particular offers some insight into Garfield’s religious beliefs—he had been baptized into the Disciples of Christ in 1850. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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196. James A. Garfield. ALS signed

“J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, July 14, 1880. Letter to Charles Leland, in full: “Yours of the 9th came duly—I thank you for your kind invitation, but I don’t think I will be able to accept it—I mean to stick pretty close to home this summer.”

Includes a Western Union Telegraph, addressed to Charles Leland, November 8, 1880, filled out and signed by a clerk on behalf of Garfield. In very good to fine condition, with splitting along horizontal folds, and light overall offsetting to the ink.

Accompanied by an engraving of Garfield bearing a preprinted signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

198. Chester A. Arthur. Ex-

ecutive Mansion card boldly signed in ink, “Chester A. Arthur.” In very good to fine condition, with a faint square of toning beneath the signature, and old mounting residue to the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish portrait.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

197. Chester A . A r t h u r.

Civil War–dated ALS signed “C. A. Arthur, Insp. Gen’l,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, State of New York Inspector General’s Office letterhead, March 12, 1862. Letter to S. W. Burt at the Inspector General’s Office in Albany, in full: “I expected to go up tonight with Gen’l Authon, but am obliged to stay a few days to make some inspections ordered by the Gov’r. While Gen’l Hillhouse & Gen’l Authon are considering what provision should be made by the Legislature for the several departments, please see that our Dept. is not forgotten.” Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet, which is tipped to another page.

In very good to fine condition, with a vertical strip of toning, and a small stain to the upper right corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

199. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page both sides, 4.25

x 7, 816 Madison Avenue letterhead, April 14, 1891. Letter to members of the Young Men’s Democratic Association in Philadelphia, in full: “Please accept my thanks for the handsome book containing an account of the celebration of Jackson’s day by the Young Men’s Democratic Association of Philadelphia on January 8th 1891. I shall carefully preserve it as a pleasing souvenir of a delightful occasion.” In fine condition, with some old tape on the blank adjoining leaf. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Cleveland’s hand.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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201. Benjamin Harrison. Unusual

200. Grover Cleveland. ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x

7.75, struck-through 816 Madison Avenue letterhead, October 20, 1889. Letter to magazine editor L. S. Metcalf, in part: “I cannot yet bring myself to the point of contributing to any magazine; and while I am constrained to decline to be the author of an answer to the article mentioned in your note, I shall look for an answer which I hope may be better and more conclusive than any thing I could contribute.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish photograph. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

partly-printed ADS, one page, 8 x 13, September 20, 1886.

Application for life insurance with the New-York Life Insurance Company, filled out in Harrison’s hand and signed twice (once on the front and once on the reverse, which is covered by the framing). Harrison fills out the questionnaire with personal information including his occupation (“Attorney at Law, U.S. Senator”), propensity to drink intoxicating beverages (“rarely ever at all”), and residency of the past ten years (“either at Indianapolis, Ind., or Washington D.C.”).

The upper portion of the document indicates that the $10,000 policy was paid out in January 1902, following Harrison’s death in March 1901. Nicely matted and framed with a silver print of Harrison from the Frederick H. Meserve Collection to an overall size of 12 x 21. In very good condition, with overall toning and creasing, and a couple of small tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

202. William McKinley. TLS signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, June 29, 1896. Letter to George Dana of Utica, New York, in full: “Please accept my congratulations on your own behalf, and convey to Mrs. Dana my thanks for the telegram of congratulations sent by you.” In fine condition, with a few small areas of old adhesive residue. Accompanied by a portrait bearing a facsimile signature. McKinley had received the Republican nomination for president only eleven days earlier at the 1896 Republican National Convention in St. Louis. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Appointment for the ambassador to King Alfonso XIII’s royal wedding, with his report on the brazen assassination attempt 204. Theodore Roosevelt. Fas-

cinating archive from the papers of Frederick W. Whitridge, president of the Third Avenue Railway and Roosevelt’s appointed ambassador to Spain for the wedding of Alfonso XIII. The collection is highlighted by the appointment, a manuscript DS as president, one page, 10.5 x 14, April 11, 1906. In part: “I do hereby designate and appoint [Frederick W. Whitridge] Ambassador Extraordinary of the United States of America, on Special Mission as the representative of this Government upon the occasion of the wedding of King Alfonso XIII, of Spain.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Roosevelt and countersigned by Elihu Root as secretary of state. The crisp white paper presidential seal remains affixed to the left side. In fine condition, with light scattered soiling.

Another particularly interesting item is an unsigned original 23-page manuscript on carbon paper of Whitridge’s report on the wedding, describing the assassination attempt. In part: “When the procession reached the neighbourhood of the Royal Palace, and after all the Princes had passed, a young man who had been living in a boarding establishment on the 4th floor of a house, threw a bomb at the Royal carriage as it passed, which probably struck either the pole of the carriage or the wheel, and instantly filled the carriage with smoke, killed the two wheel horses, an aidede-camp who was riding at the side of the carriage, and a number of soldiers and bystanders.” Among the other items are a TLS from Root transmitting the appointment, two TLSs from William Loeb, Jr., his admission card for the wedding, his calling card, and letters from ambassadors’ wives. Starting Bid $300

205. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 6.75 x 7.5, The Outlook letterhead, July 1, 1912. Letter to Dr. George W. Brush, in full: “That was a very fine letter which you wrote to me, and I thank you for it. I hope you will get into touch with Comptroller Prendergast. I am sure you can do very much good work in the present campaign.” Roosevelt adds the word “very” in his own handwriting within the body of the letter. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Roosevelt declines one of “literally thousands” of requested speeches: “You have no conception of the drain it is upon me” 206. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS signed “T. Roosevelt,” one page, 6.5 x 7.75,

The Outlook letterhead, November 23, 1910. Letter to Joseph W. Wess of the Garfield Republican Club, in full: “I wish I could accept, but it is a simple impossibility. I have received literally thousands of similar requests and with the best wishes in the world it has proved impossible for me to accept one in a hundred of these invitations. I deeply appreciate the courtesy and kindness of those who ask me to speak, but you have no conception of the drain it is upon me even to accept the very limited proportion that I am physically able to accept and I could not greatly increase this proportion or accept more of the invitations that come to me without absolutely abandoning all thought of any other work.” In very good to fine condition, with a light block of toning from prior display. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

207. William H. Taft. Signed book: Present Day Problems.

First edition, first printing. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1908.

Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 355 pages. Crisply signed on the first free end page in black ink, “Wm. H. Taft,” above his affixed personal bookplate. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG+/None, with subtle wear to spine ends. A handsome volume with top edge gilt, this book offers a collection of addresses by Taft given on various occasions, on subjects including foreign relations, the economy, politics, and the judiciary. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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208. William H. Taft. TLS as president signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 3, 1909. Letter to Dr. George W. Brush in Brooklyn, in part: “I greatly appreciate the election as an honorary member of U.S. Grant Post No. 327, G.A.R. General Tanner came in to see me and gave me the beautiful button that marks membership in your post. I value very much the friendship of the members of your post who stood by me when I needed them.” In fine condition, with three small old tape stains in the signature area.

Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

209. William H. Taft. Appealing color 5.5 x 3.5 postcard

of Secretary Taft greeting Datto Piang in the Philippines, signed on the front in black ink, “Sincerely yours, Wm. H. Taft,” with another hand adding the year. Postmarked on the reverse with the date, December 26, 1907. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

211. Woodrow Wilson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18.75, June 16, 1914. President Wilson appoints Coleridge Livingstone Beaven as a “First Lieutenant in the Medical Corps in the service of the United States.”

Signed at the conclusion by Wilson, and countersigned by Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison. Dark blue War Office seal remains affixed to lower left corner. Impressively clothmatted and framed with a large photo and engraved plaque to an overall size of 35 x 30.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Wilson finds support “in a critical and difficult matter,” the founding of the League of Nations 210. Woodrow Wilson. World War I-dated TLS as presi-

dent, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, February 20, 1918. Letter to John Hays Hammond, in full: “I appreciate very warmly your kind letter of February eighteenth. It is very gratifying to have such assurances of your approval of my action in a critical and difficult matter.” Letter is affixed to a slightly larger black sheet. In fine condition, with brushing and blotting to the signature. Wilson had delivered his Fourteen Points speech to Congress the month before writing this letter and was then working to establish the League of Nations. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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212. Warren G. Harding. Partly-printed DS, signed “W.

G. Harding,” one page, 7.75 x 2.5, February 13, 1897. Partial proof of publication, in full: “W. G. Harding, of lawful age, being sworn, says that a printed notice, a copy of which is hereunto attached, was published for three consecutive weeks in The Marion Star, a newspaper published and in general circulation in said Marion County, immediately previous to the 13th day of Feb A. D., 1897, and that at the time he was pub of said paper.” The referenced notice is attached to left border.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

214. Calvin Coolidge. Handsome vintage matte-finish 6.5 x 9.5 bust-length portrait of Coolidge by Harris & Ewing, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

215. Calvin Coolidge.

213. Calvin Coolidge. Scarce ALS as president, one

page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 25, 1927. Letter to a gentleman in Larchmont, New York, in full: “Mr. Sanders has presented your request which is herewith granted.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, June 2, 1925. Letter to Dr. Thomas W. Bicknell, in part: “I appreciate what you say concerning my Memorial Day Address. It is very gratifying indeed to have the commendations of a graduate of Amherst of the Class of ‘57, who has seen so much of the history of our country in the making.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“The President’s Engagements,” August 7, 1929—featuring a presidential doodle 217. Herbert Hoover. Scarce original presidential pencil doodles made by

Herbert Hoover on an off-white 6 x 9.5 card, headed “The President’s Engagements,” August 7, 1929. The page outlines Hoover’s busy schedule for Wednesday morning, which notably began with a meeting with “Col. Lindbergh.” Hoover marks each meeting with a large “X,” adds an item, “3 p.m. Sen. King,” and draws a large three-dimensional box around the name “Robinson” at the bottom of the page. In fine condition. Originally sold by pioneering autograph dealer Forest H. Sweet and accompanied by his original folder. Hoover was known for his doodles, which often reflected his engineering background—as seen in this wonderfully engineered 3D box. Starting Bid $200

219. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

218. Eleanor Roosevelt. Very attrac-

tive vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.75 photo of Roosevelt wearing a light-colored dress against a similarly light background, making for a particularly ethereal pose, signed nicely in fountain pen. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, faint foxing, and a short tear to the lower border.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Signed book: The Democratic Book, 1936.

Limited edition, numbered 568 of an unspecified limitation.

Gilt-stamped leatherbound hardcover, 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Signed on the beautifully designed colophon in fountain pen by Roosevelt below a watercolor vignette of the White House. The original owner’s name, “Wayne C. Taylor,” is also stamped on the cover. Autographic condition: very fine. Book condition: VG-/None, with significant scuffing to the leather covers with some losses at corners. A lavishly produced promotional ‘year book’ for the Democratic Party, this volume contains features on accomplishments by Democrats, images of FDR’s cabinet, and ads. The selling of advertising space—and the selling of the book itself to corporations, at $250 per copy—aroused much controversy at the time, and objections were raised that these de facto corporate contributions violated the Corrupt Practices Act which prohibited corporations from contributing to national campaigns. An impressive and substantial book with a gorgeous signed page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Governor Roosevelt forwards the “famous bust of George Washington by Houdon”

Early letter regarding gifts to the “Georgia Warm Springs Foundation”

220. Franklin D. Roosevelt.

ANS signed “Franklin D. Roosevelt, Governor,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Executive Mansion letterhead, no date but between the years of 1929 and 1932. In full: “This famous bust of George Washington by Houdon, long the property of the State of New York, disappeared after the Capitol fire in 1911, and is now recovered by the kindness and untiring efforts of Mr. Irwin Thomas.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, primarily to the upper corners. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

221. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS signed “F. D. Roosevelt,” one page, 6.75 x 6.75, May 24, 1928. A memo for Mr. Taylor, in full: “Please credit the following checks to the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation: John D. Rockefeller $20,000., Stuart Chevalier, 111 Broadway, N. Y. C. 100.00, Abraham Erlanger, 350 [Broadway, N. Y. C.], 50.00. Please send formal notice on the Rockefeller check to Mr. Raymond B. Fosdick, 61 Broadway, N. Y. C.” Roosevelt adds the check sum in his own hand: “Total, 20,150.00.” Impressively double-cloth-matted and framed with an artistic portrait and an engraved plate to an overall size of 24.25 x 19.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Crisply signed appointment from President Roosevelt 222. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 23 x 19, May 14, 1936. President Roosevelt appoints Irl D. Brent of Michigan as “Director of the Public Works Administration for Michigan.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Roosevelt, and countersigned by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. Large beige seal remains affixed to lower left. In fine condition, with light overall rippling, faint toning along the edges, and light dampstaining to the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Inscribed to his “old schoolmate & classmate” 223. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Handsome matte-finish 11.5 x 10 Harris & Ewing portrait of President Roosevelt at his desk, boldly signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “For my old schoolmate & classmate Andrew Robeson from, Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Blindstamped in the lower left of the image by Harris & Ewing. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the wide borders, and slight silvering to the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

225. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS,

224. Franklin D. Roosevelt. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 8.75, White House letterhead, July 6, 1937. Letter to Frank C. Walker, the executive secretary of the National Emergency Council, in full: “Mrs. Roosevelt and I appreciate very much the kind message of congratulations from you and Mrs. Walker. Thank you for it.” In fine condition. One of FDR’s closest advisors, Walker served as the United States Postmaster General between 1940 and 1945, but he often took part in matters far removed from the post office, including negotiations with the Japanese prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. At Roosevelt’s request, he took on the role of DNC chairman in addition to his postmaster duties, aiding in the initial organization of Roosevelt’s bid for a third term.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, August 11, 1924. Letter to S. F. McLean in Pasadena, in full: “Thank you very much for letting me know about the copy of ‘A General View of the Rise, Progress and Brilliant Achievements of the American Navy, Down to the Present Time,’ but I already have a copy of this book in my collection. It is undoubtedly a rare book, and should be worth the price you ask for it.” In fine condition, with light show-through at the top and bottom from small old tape remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by an unsigned engraving. Though better known for his stamp collection, FDR was an avid collector of materials related to the history of the American navy—books, prints, engravings, paintings, and more. The book in question here, ‘A General View of the Rise, Progress and Brilliant Achievements of the American Navy,’ was first published in 1828 by an anonymous author.

A fascinating letter offering insight into FDR’s comprehensive naval collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Trib elect Dewey for one day! It didn’t stick” 226. Harry S. Truman.

Choice matte-finish 9.5 x 7.75 photo of Truman holding up the iconic ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ issue of the Chicago Tribune, signed in fountain pen, “Trib elect Dewey for one day! It didn’t stick. Harry S. Truman, 5/16/60.”

In very fine condition.

When the decision to print the infamous ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ paper was made, returns were coming in very slowly and time was running out before the Chicago Daily Tribune’s deadline. The pro-Republican Tribune staff, based on the early returns, decided Dewey would be the next president. After the newspaper was delivered to the street, more returns came in and showed that Truman would be reelected. Despite their scramble to recover their mistaken papers, about 2,000 copies were unaccounted for. Showing Truman gleefully displaying the erroneous paper on his train the next morning, this is one of the most famous political photos in US history. A fantastic signed photograph bearing one of the longest and most clever inscriptions we have seen on this famous image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

227. Harry S. Truman. ALS, one page, 4 x 5.25, United States Senate let-

terhead, July 25, 1944. Letter to his friend and future Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder, in full: “This is my good friend Jules Kohn. Wish you would talk with him.” Dated by an unknown hand. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, a horizontal fold, and a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. On July 21, 1944, Missouri Senator Truman was nominated for Vice President at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Passing along a lengthy letter from an eccentric inventor, preceding a trip “to the nuts home state” 228. Harry S. Truman. ANS as president signed “H. S. T.,” one page, 5 x 8, White House letterhead, no date. Note to Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder concerning a lengthy letter written to Truman from a Stockton, California, inventor. Truman writes: “Looks like this person has the answer. Read it and see what you think. Going to the nuts home state you may see him.” The letter Truman refers to, which is included, is from Charles Edwin Ashton. The back of the last page reads, “Mrs. Truman will you kindly give this to Mr. Truman when you are alone as no one will see it and after he has read it please destroy it. Thank You so much.” The letter, two pages, both sides, reads, in part: “Now as to my plan to pay the National debt, here it is. Present a bill to both houses providing for a repeal of all kinds of taxes such as Real Estate, Personal Property, Income, Inheritance, Vacation and Auto Taxes and in their place a 3¢ tax on every dollar spent for any thing…Now Christ said to them that give it shall be given. So I say to you have a bill passed by Congress to give all old people in U.S. over 60 years of age who will stop competing for wages $50.00 a week each which must all be spent in 7 days…I am planning on taking over the old people myself with my new great invention the greatest the world has yet seen. With my new invention working together I will go on a non-stop flight around the world in 24 hours. I wish you could see my drawings as quite a few of confidential friends have and some navy technicians have and all have said ‘We see no reason at all why it will not work.’ I am planning on this invention helping all countries to an elimination of their poor. If you can’t get away incognito come out and see my drawings and if I can get any money from my cotton picker I will have a working model in 30 days from the time I get the money and in less than 30 days from then I will have an auto running by the power of this invention. Do not mention this to a soul.” In fine condition, with a paperclip to top edge, and scattered creases to Ashton’s letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Choice Harris & Ewing portrait of President Truman 229. Harry S. Truman. Exceptional vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13 Harris & Ewing portrait of President Truman, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Best regards to Wm. Marshall Borchard, Harry S. Truman.” Includes the original seldom-seen Harris & Ewing portrait folder. In fine condition, with some small damage to the presentation folder; the photo itself is clean and virtually pristine. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal from Presidential Secretary Matthew J. Connelly, dated December 14, 1945, in part: “I have received your letter of December 9th, and am happy to enclose a photograph of the President, which he has inscribed to your nephew, William Marshall Borchard. I do hope William will be pleased.” Supported by rock solid provenance, this is a wonderful depiction of Truman signed eight months into his presidency. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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230. Harry S. Truman.

Program for Truman’s 79th birthday, two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 8, 1963, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen, “To my good friend and long time associate, Hon. John Snyder, with kindest regards and deep appreciation of his support and friendship. Harry S. Truman.” In fine condition. Snyder, an old Army buddy from the early 1920s, served in President Truman’s cabinet as secretary of the Treasury. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

231. Harry S. Truman.

Booklet containing Truman’s address to the United Nations given on October 24, 1950, entitled ‘A New Page in History,’ twelve pages, 3.75 x 8.5, signed and inscribed on the front cover in fountain pen to his White House correspondence secretary, “To Bill Hassett, with appreciation, Harry S. Truman.”

Rusty staples and stains to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Given for the fifth anniversary of the ratification of the UN Charter, Truman’s speech touched on the goal of world peace and the necessity of crushing the Communist threat in Korea. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

232. Harry S. Truman. Unusual DS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 21, 1950. Official typed authorization document, in full: “I hereby authorize Charles S Murphy, Special Counsel to the President, to administer oaths required for entrance upon employment in the Executive Branch of the Government of the United States.” In fine condition, with a light stain to the left edge, and light creasing to the corners. Accompanied by an unsigned engraved portrait. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Tonight, I ask the privilege of coming to you quietly into your homes”—handwritten speech draft from President Eisenhower’s 1956 reelection campaign

233. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Handwritten draft as president for a speech given during his 1956 reelection campaign,

penned on the reverse of a confidential memo sent to him by Emmet J. Hughes, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, September 14, 1956. Eisenhower’s draft reads, in full: “Tonight, I ask the privilege of coming to you [struck through: have asked to come hope I may talk with] quietly into your homes—to talk with you free of the distractions normal to [struck through: any] most meetings during a political campaign. The matters I have in mind are serious ones [struck through: they are too] for all of us; they affect [struck through: us] our present and our future. [struck through: They are the problems].” At the bottom of the page, President Eisenhower adds a doodle of a kite. The memo on the front, signed by aide and speechwriter Emmet J. Hughes, submitted the speech for the president’s review, revision, and approval. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing and a light vertical diagonal bend. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. On September 19, 1956, Eisenhower incorporated parts of this passage into the opening of a speech that kicked off his campaign for reelection, which was broadcast on both television and radio: ‘Tonight I ask the privilege of coming quietly into your homes to talk with you on some serious national subjects-—without the noise and extravagance usual during a political campaign. I want to talk of one word—and of many things. The word is—Peace. And the many things are its many and momentous meanings.’

A popular incumbent, President Eisenhower defeated Adlai Stevenson in a landslide in the November elections, taking 457 electoral votes to Stevenson’s mere 73. A remarkable piece of presidential history. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Jackie nears the end of her study abroad in France—“I have never known such peace” 234. Jacqueline Kennedy.

ALS signed “Jackie,” seven pages, 5 x 7.75, May 7, 1950.

A lengthy letter to her mother, written while in France attending the University of Grenoble and Sorbonne, in part: “All we have done for 2 days is eat & sleep & swim & sunbathe—we go to bed right after dinner & get up early & it is such a perfect life—the beach right on the front of the house & all sorts of boats & rubber rafts to play with & an idiotic poodle to play jokes on—… sunburned Frenchmen roaring up in Delahayes & you always wear shorts & you drink the good Provencal wine by candlelight & it is so unspoiled—& so much better way to spend the summer than cocktails & dances all the time—tomorrow we are going to start painting the book…I have never known such peace & I’m not at all bored—leisure is so delicious & it makes me want to paint or write…I love doing business with the French—it is never efficient and scary like with the Eng. & Americans. They are so snarled up in red tape anyway.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in her own hand. Between 1949 and 1950, Jackie Bouvier attended classes at the University of Grenoble and at the Sorbonne in Paris as part of a highly competitive junior year study abroad program through Smith College. Bouvier’s year in France made a lasting impression, especially in regard to the country’s many aesthetic charms and virtues. A sensational early letter from a most formative period of Jackie’s life. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

235. Jacqueline Kennedy. Unsigned handwritten letter, one page, 5 x 8, no date,

but circa November 1962. Letter to Kennedy secretary Evelyn Lincoln, in full: “Will you be sure Randolph Churchill is thanked for his telegram to us—by JFK. If you don’t have his address call Lee—here in W. H. at 12:30.” In fine condition, with staple holes and light creasing. Accompanied by an off-white 5 x 3 card annotated in Gregg shorthand the text of JFK’s reply to Churchill, whose name has been penned below by an unknown hand, and a carbon copy of the presumed thank-you letter from President Kennedy to Churchill, dated November 2, 1962, in full: “Many thanks for your wire and your excellent article. You put the issue clearly and in view of the division of opinion that existed there I understand it was most helpful.” Also accompanied by a copy of a letter from Kennedy Press Secretary Pierre Salinger to Churchill, dated October 31, 1962, in full: “I appreciated both your wire and the copy of the article in NEWS OF THE WORLD. Nowhere have I seen the fundamental relationship between Berlin and Cuba exposed with such clarity as in your article. It struck at the very heart of the point which was uppermost in the President’s mind. I know how much the President valued your telegram and support during the very difficult week.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Jackie talks of style and silverware at the start of the 1960 campaign 236. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,”

one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.5, personal letterhead, postmarked February 8, 1960. Letter to Barbara Scannell, Joseph P. Kennedy’s secretary, in full: “Could you find out where the Kennedys got their bamboo knives & forks etc that they use everyday, (at the Mart). And could you order for me 6 place settings—knife, fork, spoon, soup spoon, butter knife & have them sent & billed to me here.” Jackie adds a lengthy postscript: “Will you make sure the Bueb painting at Chatsworth which Mrs. K had sent from our house at the Cape to Palm Beach, is brought back to us when Dave drives up next spring!!! Thanks for your sweet letter about the blouse—you deserve a carload of them.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Kennedy’s own hand. Franz Bueb was an artist who painted a number of portraits of Jacqueline Kennedy, as well as some landscapes of Chatsworth. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

237. Jacqueline Kennedy. Personal check, 8.25 x 3,

filled out in type and signed by Kennedy, “Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis,” payable to Sophie Koslow for $25, December 24, 1980. In fine condition, with some light scattered foxing. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

238. John F. Kennedy. Rectangular piece of clear plexiglass,

7.75 x 6 x 0.25, featuring a bullet hole in the right side, with notations reading, “Front Side. 1-1-85. 1/4˝ Plexi-same type used in JFK limousine roof. JKL 86-57. Gookin.” Originates from the collection of Dr. John K. Lattimer, who conducted extensive research into the assassination. Accompanied by Lattimer’s original file folder, labeled “86/57 JFK Bubble Top Plastic with 30:06 Bullet Hole in it by Gookin.” In fine condition. Ostensibly, Dr. Lattimer was experimenting to see if a similar bullet would have significantly slowed down when it penetrated the plexiglass of the limousine’s roof, had the bubbletop been used. In addition to being the first non-governmental medical specialist to review assassination evidence, he conducted numerous ballistic tests, even writing a book on the subject entitled Kennedy and Lincoln: Medical & Ballistic Comparisons of Their Assassinations. Starting Bid $200

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Handsome 196 Kennedy-signed commission

239. John F. Kennedy. Scarce partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.75 x 16, October 27, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Raymond H. Dwigans of Texas as “Collector of Customs for Customs Collection District No. 24.” Signed at the conclusion by Kennedy, and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon. Lower left corner bears the original bright gold foil seal. Rolled and in fine condition, with two creases to the lower left, one touching Dillon’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Ultra-rare inscribed edition of As We Remember Joe, printed in 1945, with even more rare original dust jacket

240. John F. Kennedy. Early signed book: As We Remember Joe. Privately printed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: University Press, 1945. Hardcover with very rare original mylar jacket, protected in a custom-made Morocco leather and blue cloth slipcase, 6.25 x 9.25, 75 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “For Dave and Mrs. Derginan, two old friends of Joe, from Jack Kennedy.” Autographic condition: a mild rectangular block of toning over signature and inscription, as well as a bit of mild foxing over a couple words of inscription, otherwise fine. Book condition: VG+/VG, with a few edge tears to the fragile jacket. Burgundy cloth-covered boards with gilt titles; minor rubbing at corners and discoloration to endpapers from publisher’s glue, otherwise NF condition. In a beautiful custom-made, blue cloth-covered, two-piece slipcase; interior lined with marbled paper; spine done in navy leather with five raised bands, a red leather title-piece, and gilt lettering; in NF condition.

With very few privately printed, this volume contains the reminiscences of family and friends of Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. JFK had this rare volume prepared as a 1945 Christmas gift for his immediate family and friends of his elder brother. A highly soughtafter first edition, this book was limited to just 250 copies. As with all first editions of this extremely rare book, the title page is entirely in black and the pilot’s wings below the title are in red. Very few examples of this rare signed work with Kennedy’s early signature have been auctioned since 1980. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 101

Original sketch of To Robert S. McNamara: “Not only I, but the entire Lyndon B. Johnson, gifted to a campaign strategist nation is in your debt” 242. Lyndon B. Johnson. Terrific

241. Lyndon B. Johnson.

TLS, one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, January 28, 1969. Letter to former Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, in full: “I have had many occasions to be grateful not only for your brilliant assistance, but also for the generosity of your support. Now, as so often in the past, I have difficulty finding the words to thank you. The tribute that you wrote for the New York dinner two weeks ago touched me deeply. But I must say, it belongs to you as well. What we may have accomplished, we accomplished together—and not only I, but the entire nation is in your debt.” In fine condition, with trivial smudging. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

10.75 x 14 original ink portrait sketch of Lyndon B. Johnson by artist Nanton Romney, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Charles Tyroler, 2nd, whose cool judgment, patriotism, and leadership helped stabilize the nation in a difficult time—Lyndon B. Johnson.” Also signed below by the artist in black ink. In fine condition, with a light block of toning from prior display, and some staining to the bottom edge which could easily be matted out again. Tyroler was a longtime Democratic Party strategist who went on to serve as a member of the President’s Intelligence Oversight Board during the Reagan and Bush administrations; he was active in the presidential campaigns of John F. Kennedy in 1960, and Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

An impressive likeness of the 36th president with a lengthy and noteworthy inscription. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

243. Richard Nixon. TLS as president, signed “RN,” one page, 7 x 10.25, White

House letterhead, March 27, 1969. Letter to publisher James C. Copley, in part: “Your editorial of March 11 reminded me of the major contribution you and the Copley newspapers made toward my election victory. I want to tell you once again how greatly I appreciate your support and your counsel as we develop the new Administration’s programs. I was pleased to note that your analysis of the problems I faced concerning the ABM system stressed the need for a continuing and realistic appraisal of the U. S. defense capabilities. This is, of course, one of the key elements in my proposal for the Safeguard program. It has been gratifying to see the editorials prepared by the Copley newspapers circulated so widely by our mutual friend, Andy Anderson.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce Reagan appointment for the “Deputy Assistant to the President for Administration”

244. Ronald Reagan. Rare partly-printed DS as presi-

dent, one page, 22.5 x 18.5, February 3, 1985. President Reagan appoints Christopher Hicks of Texas as “Deputy Assistant to the President for Administration.” Signed at the conclusion by President Reagan; also signed by autopen for Secretary of State George P. Shultz. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains fully intact. Framed and in fine condition, with the signature faded but fully legible, and light bubbling in areas, as the document appears to be mounted. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Reagan is excessively rare in signed presidential appointments, with this example dating to shortly after his second term began. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Reagan seeks a “program to increase investment and productivity” 245. Ronald Reagan. TLS as president signed “Ron,” one page, 7 x 10.5, White House letterhead, June 9, 1981. Letter to Charles J. Broska of the Shoreline Retirement Association, in part: “I don’t know what to say about Jack Anderson.

Frankly, he comes out with what he claims is sure fire material but too many times I know from the position I’m now in, it is complete fiction. I guess there’s no way of stopping him. I appreciated your tax proposal about the 10% and trying the next two years to come to some level of economic achievement. We really did study such an alternative, but we’re convinced that the business community would not have the confidence in the Congress to carry through on those other two increases that are necessary if this tax bill is to be what we want it to be and that is an incentive; a program to increase investment and productivity.” In fine condition. Jack Anderson was an investigative reporter who became the scourge of the Reagan administration five years later when he broke the Iran–Contra story.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“The first President I met was Dwight Eisenhower”

247. George Bush. ALS, one page both sides, 6.25 x 4.5, personal letterhead, September 23, 1979. Letter to Ron Wade, in full: “The first President I met was Dwight Eisenhower. I met him with my father then a U.S. Senator from Conn—a simple hand shake was all. The Congress has usurped some of the powers of the presidency or at least cut into them—but that can be reversed. Weak Presidents have helped this trend.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. Bush had announced his presidential candidacy in May, and at the RNC in 1980 was named the candidate for vice president. The Reagan-Bush ticket handily defeated the incumbent President Carter, who Bush alludes to with his jab in the final sentence of this letter. The recipient, Ron Wade, was a floor leader at the 1988 Republican National Convention and was later appointed

by Bush to his Presidential Inaugural Committee. He served as the regional director for Bush’s campaign races in 1980, 1988, and 1992. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Clinton writes to his spiritual guide 248. Bill Clinton. TLS as president signed “Bill,” one page, 6.75 x

8.75, White House letterhead, October 15, 1998. Letter to Reverend Stan Easty, a close friend and spiritual guide, in full: “Hillary and I want to thank you for the spiritual cards and bookmark, which Ann passed along to us. Thank you for your thoughtfulness—it means a great deal. Your prayers and friendship are deeply appreciated.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I, too, was deeply alarmed with the recent United States Supreme Court decision regarding the burning of our flag” 249. Bill Clinton. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, State of Arkansas letterhead, July 12, 1989. Clinton thanks a supporter and comments on flag burning. In part: “Thank you for your letter regarding your concern about the threat of a local man to burn our flag. I, too, was deeply alarmed with the recent United States Supreme Court decision regarding the burning of our flag…I am pleased that this manner has resolved itself, at least for the present time.

We can now begin to put together an appropriate legal response to this incredible Supreme Court decision which will inspire and insure respect for our flag and what it stands for, while protecting our First Amendment rights.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In 1989 and again in 1990, the United States Supreme Court ruled that due to the First Amendment, a government cannot prohibit the desecration of a flag, as it displayed a form of ‘symbolic speech.’ While an amendment to protect the flag has been passed several times by the House of Representatives, it has failed in the Senate each time. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Uncommon letter from President Bush 250. George W. Bush. Boldly signed TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x

8.75, embossed White House letterhead, October 28, 2005. Letter to Barbara Kalbaugh, in full: “I am saddened to learn of the loss of Jack. I hope you will take comfort in the support of your family and friends. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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253. James Buchanan

254. George Bush

255. George Bush

256. George Bush

257. George Bush

258. George Bush

259. George W. Bush Starting Bid $200

260. George Bush and Dan Quayle

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261. Jimmy Carter

262. Bill Clinton

263. Bill Clinton

264. Bill Clinton

265. Bill Clinton

266. Hillary Clinton

267. Calvin Coolidge

268. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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269. Dwight D. Eisenhower

270. Millard Fillmore

271. First Ladies

272. Gerald Ford

273. Gerald Ford

274. Gerald Ford

275. Gerald Ford

276. Benjamin Harrison

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277. Benjamin Harrison

278. Caroline Harrison

279. Herbert Hoover

280. Herbert Hoover

281. Lyndon B. Johnson

282. Lyndon B. Johnson

283. Richard Nixon

284. Richard Nixon

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285. Richard Nixon

286. Richard Nixon

287. Ronald Reagan

288. Ronald Reagan

289. Ronald Reagan

290. Ronald Reagan

291. Ronald Reagan

292. Ronald Reagan

293. Eleanor Roosevelt

294. William H. Taft

295. Harry S. Truman

296. Harry S. Truman

297. Donald Trump

298. Donald and Ivana Trump

299. Woodrow Wilson

300. Woodrow Wilson

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notables

Declaration of Independence

301. Samuel Adams. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts (1722–1803) who emerged as one of the early leaders of the movement against the Stamp Act and other British tax measures of the 1760s. Bold ink signature, “Samuel Adams,” on an off-white 3.25 x 5.75 slip clipped from an official document, retaining its white paper Commonwealth of Massachusetts seal. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with a square of toning to the seal. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Choice Massachusetts militia appointment by Samuel Adams 302. Samuel Adams. Partly-printed DS, one

page, 15.75 x 12.75, July 28, 1794. As governor of Massachusetts, Samuel Adams appoints James Warner as “Lieutenant of a Company in the first Regiment of the first Brigade, Fourth Division of the Militia of this Commonwealth.” Boldly signed in the upper left by Governor Adams, and countersigned at the conclusion by John Avery as secretary. The white paper seal affixed to the upper left remains fully intact. In fine condition, with intersecting folds.

A beautiful, well-preserved document signed by a hero of the American Revolution. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Splendid Declaration engraving by William Woodruff 303. Declaration of Independence. Rare

broadside engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 21 x 28, with dedication along the bottom, “To the People of the United States this Engraving of the Declaration of Independence is most respectfully inscribed by their fellow citizen, Wm Woodruff,” and “Copy Right Secured, Published by Phelps & Ensign 71⁄2 Bowery, N.Y.” Declaration text set within an ornate frame formed by a wreath and seals of the thirteen original colonies, and topped by a vignette of flags, an American Heraldic Eagle, and portraits of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson.

Matted and framed to an overall size of 29.75 x 37. In good to very good condition, with repairs to several tears, some to edges and some to body, small areas of paper loss and defects, scattered light soiling. Woodruff’s broadside is perhaps more scarce and desirable than the more familiar copies produced by William J. Stone or Peter Force. His uniquely designed circa 1841—1843 creation was patterned after an 1819 version and is the original copy once used to make commemorative versions for the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial celebration. A visually pleasing example. Starting Bid $500

304. William Ellery. Autograph endorsement,

signed “Wm. Ellery,” on the reverse of a partlyprinted document, one page, 13 x 16.75, May 20, 1776. Deed for land in Newport, in part: “William Channing for and in consideration of the sum of eighty pounds lawful money to me…well and truly paid by William Ellery of Newport…convey and confirm unto said William Ellery…two acres and one quarter be the same more or less and bounded Northerly on a driftway Easterly on a highway Southerlay on land of George Gibbs and Westerly on the land of Christopher Ellery.” Ellery’s endorsement appears on the reverse, in part: “Deed, Wm. Channing to Wm. Ellery…1776.” In very good condition, with extensive professional repairs and restoration to areas of paper loss of fold separations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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305. John Hancock. Bold and desirable ink signature, “Congress Philad’a, John Hancock,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.25 slip affixed to a slightly larger card. In very good condition, with some soiling and toning, and minor paper loss along the fold at the bottom. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Hancock served as president of the Continental Congress at Philadelphia during the American Revolution, from May 24, 1775 to October 31, 1777. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

306. John Hancock. Partly-printed third-person ADS,

signed within the text, “John Hancock,” one page, 8.75 x 4.5, September 1768. A bill of lading, mostly filled out by Hancock, in part: “Shipped by the Grace of God, in good Order and well Condition’d, by John Hancock, in and upon the good Schooner called the Susannah whereof is Master, under God, for this present Voyage Eben’r Wales and now riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Boston and by God’s Grace bound for Halifax.”

While the majority of the document is filled out in Hancock’s hand, the contents of the shipment, including “Eighty bbs Flour” and “Eighty Barrells of Pork,” was filled in by a clerk.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

American Politicians and Leaders 308. Robert F. Kennedy. Hand-

307. Clarence Darrow. Defense attorney (1857–1938) noted for his role in the Scopes ‘Monkey’ Trial and the LeopoldLoeb thrill-killing case. Greenebaum Sons Bank and Trust Company check, 7.75 x 3, filled out and signed by Darrow, “C. S. Darrow,” payable to Noyes & Jackson for $1000, May 16, 1923. In fine condition, with light show-through from a stain on the reverse. The first Darrow check we have offered in over four years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

some matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by the original “Office of the Attorney General” mailing envelope and transmittal letter, dated February 23, 1961. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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309. Abraham Lincoln: William H. Herndon. American lawyer (1818–1891) best

known as Lincoln’s law partner from 1841. He later wrote a biography of Lincoln, Herndon’s Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, which provided an important up-close account of Lincoln’s career in law and politics. ADS, signed “W. H. Herndon,” one page, 8 x 13, March 29, 1853. Affidavit submitted in the case of Shoup v. Shoup in Sangamon County, Illinois, beginning: “William H. Herndon being first duly sworn doth depose and say that he is the attorney of the Complainants.” Herndon goes on to discuss the complaint at length, which seems to involve a disputed inheritance. In very good to fine condition, with creasing, light stains, and some tape repairs on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Activist and Social Leaders The great slave-turned-abolitionist submits his autograph for the 1864 Sanitary Fair 310. Frederick Douglass. Civil War-dated DS, signed “I am, Dear Sir,

Yours Truly, Fred’k Douglass, Rochester, Sept. 6th 1864,” one page, 5 x 8, August 25, 1864. Douglass signs at the conclusion of an autograph request document issued by the Western Illinois Sanitary Fair Committee, in part: “As a means for increasing the fund for the benefit of our soldiers, and procuring a valuable and interesting collection, the Executive Committee have decided to respectfully request the Autographs of prominent persons.” In fine condition, with wrinkling to top from two mounting remnants to reverse.

Founded by influential, civic-minded Northerners like Henry Whitney Bellows and Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmstead, the US Sanitary Commission conducted fundraisers throughout the Civil War as a means to better care for sick and wounded soldiers. The group raised an incredible $25 million between 1861 and 1865, and often relied on prominent figures like Douglass and President Lincoln to contribute autographed items. In his attempts to expedite the abolition of slavery, Douglass also used his prestige to persuade Lincoln into granting black soldiers the opportunity to fight in the Union army. A truly remarkable piece of wartime history, and according to ABPC, the only Sanitary Fair document signed by Douglass to appear for sale in the last 40 years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare photo of Gandhi attending London’s Round Table Conference 311. Mohandas Gandhi. Immensely desirable vintage glossy 10.25 x 8 photo of Mohandas Gandhi walking alongside Madan Mohan Malaviya after the second session of India’s Round Table Conference, signed in fountain pen, “M. K. Gandhi.” Reverse of photo bears two Associated Press of Great Britain copyright stamps, as well as collector’s ink notations identifying Malaviya and the date, “London Sept. 1931.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing.

As the delegate acting on behalf of the Indian National Congress, Gandhi attended the second session of the Britishorganized Round Table Conference, a three-part conference series held in London from 1930 to 1932, with the aim of discussing the ongoing constitutional reforms in India. Malaviya, who had formerly been president of the Congress and played a significant role in the Gandhi-led non-cooperation movement, joined him as a representative advocating for a free India. From September 7–December 11, 1931, Gandhi issued several claims—Congress alone represented political India; the dalit, or ‘untouchables,’ were Hindus and not minorities; and that there should be no separate electorate for Muslims—all of which were rejected by the attending delegates. Unable to reach an agreement, Gandhi returned to India and was arrested in Bombay on January 4, 1932, for ‘good and sufficient reasons.’ Interestingly, this signed photo also dates to a period in which Gandhi, suffering from pain in his right thumb, opted to write with his left hand, a temporary inconvenience that lasted from August 8-December 19, 1931. Previously sold by Sotheby’s of New York, December 1998. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

312. Florence Nightingale. Ink signature and inscription, “Sir Harry Verney, Bart., F. Nightingale, 8/12/91,” on a black-bordered off-white 5.25 x 4.25 card. In very good condition, with moderate overall foxing, and old mounting remnants on the reverse. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Supreme Court

313. Felix Frankfurter. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Law School of Harvard Univer-

sity letterhead, October 18, 1938. Letter to Harold Roland Shapiro, in full: “Thank you for letting me see your review of Wellman’s ‘Luck and Opportunity.’ I am truly obliged to you, for your review makes me feel that I have the essence of the book and I am glad to have it. It is a good title as you suggest, and evidently it has a rare quality in autobiographies of unaffected candor.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“In the heavy road before me I have the confidence of my own profession” 314. Felix Frankfurter. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8, Law School of Harvard University letterhead, January 24, 1939. Letter to journalist Joseph Leib, in full: “You were kind to write me and I fully appreciate your good wishes for the duties that lie ahead. Of course, it gives me heart to know that in the heavy road before me I have the confidence of my own profession, not as a person, but as a representative of standards that we all cherish.” A newspaper clipping is affixed to the lower right corner. In fine condition, with stale holes along the left edge, and light show-through from a clipping attached to the back. President Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Frankfurter on January 5, 1939, to fill the seat on the Supreme Court vacated by Benjamin Cardozo.

Frankfurter was one of the first nominees to appear at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee and he was approved by the full Senate on January 17, 1939. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Businessmen Barnum writes to Vanderbilt 315. P. T. Barnum. ALS, one page, 4.25 x 6.75, personal Waldemere letterhead, August 17, 1881. Letter to influential magnate and philanthropist Cornelius Vanderbilt, in part: “It seems necessary that you and I should have fifteen minutes amicable conversation within a couple of days. I called at your office in New York to day & learned that you were in town yesterday, and returned to Newport. Will you have the kindness to telegraph me here, saying where I may call on you for 1/4 of an hour.” In fine condition. An interesting association piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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H a r v e y

Two items: an ink signature,” “Harvey S. Firestone,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card; and an ALS signed “Harvey S. Firestone,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, The Savoy Plaza letterhead, September 7, 1928, addressed to Mr. Briggs, in full: “I thank you for permitting Raymond come in and having dinner with me we went to a show and he stayed over night with me I hope he pass all his exam this fall.” In overall very good condition, with overall toning, somewhat speckled on the scarce handwritten letter. An uncommon grouping highlighted by the first ALS from Firestone that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $200

Edsel Ford talks custom cars, opining on a “rebuilt Ford Town Car body mounted on the 1934 V-8 chassis” 317. Edsel Ford. Son of auto pioneer Henry Ford (1893–1943) who succeeded his

father as head of the Ford Motor Company. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Ford Motor Company letterhead, June 6, 1934. Interesting letter to James P. Derham, president of the Derham Custom Body Co. In full: “I wish to thank you for your letter of June 1st, together with photographs of the rebuilt Ford Town Car body mounted on the 1934 V-8 chassis. I think you have done a very remarkable job in reworking the front end to fit the new cowl and running board condition. If it were not for the fact that the cut-under on the rear door is so great, this model would have been a success. There seemed to be a lot of complaints about brushing off the rear fenders when one was entering the rear door. I have just taken delivery of one of the new Brewster Town Cars mounted on a Ford chassis of 127˝ wheelbase. This job is very beautifully worked out, and I should imagine would be the means of giving the Brewster Company some additional business. The long wheelbase, of course, makes the car ride very well, and the interior dimensions of the Town Car are even longer than the Rolls Royce body which is being produced by the same concern.” In fine condition, with a tack hole to the top. Desirable automotive content from an influential figure. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Ford sends a young fan “a book on amateur telescope making and astronomy” 318. Henry Ford. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 19, 1936. Letter to David Wetherhorn, in part: “I am sending you a book on amateur telescope making and astronomy, together with the various parts necessary to make up a telescope. The making of this instrument, especially in view of your interest in astronomy, will lead up to a broader study of science. The package will go forward in the very near future. Sorry we missed seeing your junior play owing to our departure. However, I am pleased to learn it was such a success.

I shall keep in touch with you from time to time.” In fine condition, with scattered light soiling, and a rust paperclip impression to the upper edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

319. William Randolph Hearst. ANS in pencil, signed

“WRH,” one page, 7.5 x 3.5, no date. A handwritten note on a typed question posed to Hearst, “Is it OK to get the valves ground on the Buick that John Hearst has been using in Los Angeles, and which he would like to continue to use when he returns?” Hearst writes: “John must take care of himself. He should buy a car. He must not continue to use mine or Miss Davies. If Pio can buy a car John can and must!” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, a central vertical fold, and light brushing to the pencil. Hearst writes concerning his grandson, John Randolph ‘Bunky’ Hearst, Jr., who had gone to live at his sprawling Los Angeles estate. An interesting note demonstrating Hearst’s values as a parent. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

320. Joseph Pulitzer. Collection of six Post-Dispatch

business checks, each 8 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Pulitzer, dated between 1880 and 1882. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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Scientists and Inventors 321. AndreMarie Ampere. Bold ink

signature, “A. Ampere,” on an off-white 7 x 9.25 sign-in page, headed: “Signatures des Membres Presens.” Also signed by several other French scientists, including Georges Cuvier, Augustin Pyramus de Candolle, Aime Bonpland, Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, Simeon Denis Poisson, Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, and Alexandre Brongniart. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

323. Claude Louis Berthollet. French chem-

ist (1748–1822) whose contributions include the analysis of ammonia and prussic acid, and the discovery of the bleaching properties of chlorine. ALS in French, signed twice with his initial, “B,” one page, 5.5 x 8.25, October 17, 1817. An untranslated order for two dozen Conte crayons and a bottle of ink. Scattered foxing and toning, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

322. Francois Arago. French Catalan mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and politician (1786–1853). ALS in French, signed “F. Arago,” one page, 8 x 10.25, August 25, 1839. Letter to an Italian astronomer and mathematician Giovanni Plana, director of the observatory of Turin, recommending French officer and engineer Guillaume Piobert, in part (translated): “He is an officer full of merits with whom, in addition, you can talk about transcendental analysis, mechanics, astronomy, physics and you shall never be afraid not to be understood.” Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Arago’s hand. In fine condition, with light seal-related toning.

This dates to the same week that Arago revealed the revolutionary processes behind Louis Daguerre’s photographic experiments before a joint session of the Academie des Sciences and the Academie des Beaux-Arts. Good content with several desirable scientific associations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I want to live to see you take your place in the scientific world” 324. George Washington Carver. ALS signed

“G. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead, September 24, 1934. Letter to “My beloved boy Mr. Davis,” in full: “How happy I was to see you Sun. Sorry however that we could not have had our usual chat. There are so many things I would like to talk with you about. I was glad indeed to meet the Capt. and his wife they are charming people. I long for the time to come when we can be together unmolested, when we can go out, collect, return, and work up our specimens together. I want to live to see you take your place in the scientific world.

You have the talent unmistakably. I yet believe we will be able to get together as we want when this turbulent condition is over. My but wouldn’t it be fine for us to spend a couple of weeks somewhere in the mountains collecting? We will talk it over when we can get together.”

In fine condition, with two files holes to the top. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

326. Charles Darwin. Choice un-

325. Samuel Colt. Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). ALS signed “Sam. Colt,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, handsome Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. letterhead, February 28, 1860. Letter to G. H. Martin of Lynn, Massachusetts, in full: “This is to comply with your request.”

In fine condition. A boldly penned letter on stationery boasting a handsome vignette of Colt’s facility. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 118 | March 7, 2018 | NOTABLES

signed 2.5 x 4 cartede-visite portrait of Charles Darwin by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company, showing the revered naturalist in a bust-length pose. The reverse notes that the company won the “Prize Medal for Portraiture, Vienna Exhibition 1873.” In fine condition, with a few minor surface marks.

Starting Bid $200

“There is not a naturalist in the world who would credit that germinating seeds could be developed into animals of any kind”

327. Charles Darwin. ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent, Railway Station letterhead, November 11, 1881. Letter to Julius Frazelle Galbraith, in full: “I thank you for your kindness in having written me so long a letter, but I can assure you that there is not a naturalist in the world who would credit that germinating seeds could be developed into animals of any kind. There was plenty of time and means for the indefinite multiplication of innumerable kinds of animals in the cask.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining.

The recipient, J. F. Galbraith of Nelsonville, Manitoba, wrote Darwin a three-page letter on October 20, 1881 in which he recounts an incident of development of worms in a barrel of wheat, noting that he had pondered Darwin’s view that plants and animals may have had a common ancestor. Darwin tactfully sets him straight. A desirable scientific letter by the great naturalist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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While compiling “the new English edition of The Origin,” Darwin considers translating “The Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle” and other works 328. Charles Darwin. LS signed “Ch. Darwin,” five pages

on three sheets, 5 x 8 (last page slightly smaller), personal letterhead, April 4, 1866. Letter to Rudolf Suchsland, the son of German publisher Friedrich Emil Suchsland, in full: “I have not heard from Mr. Schweizerbart so cannot give a definitive answer to your father; but the more I think on the subject the more I feel that I am bound not in any way to support another edition. For this reason alone I am sorry to say that I cannot offer to send clean sheets of the new English edition of The Origin as they are printed off; and the corrections & additions are so numerous that they c’d be sent in no other way. With respect to your enquiry about my other works; in your list you give the same book twice over with different titles.

My Journal of Researches &c was translated in 1844 into German by Dr. Diefenbach (Viewig & Sons Braunschweig) but the translation was made from the first English edition.

The 2nd Ed. was considerably condensed & improved & was published under the above title of ‘Journal of Researches’ & has had so very large a sale in English (viz. 10,000 copies) that it might possibly be worth re-translating into German.

The Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle is a very large book with most expensive illustrations. My work on Cirripedia consists of 2 thick Vols with numerous illustrations. It is obviously out of the question to think of translating either of these works.

My geological works consist of 3 thin Vols, now I believe always sold by Smith & Elder bound together in one thick Vol. These consist of ‘The Structure & distribution of Coral Reefs.’ This is a work of some interest, & if my name had formerly been known in Germany and have been worth translation. The other two parts consist of ‘Geological observe. on Volcanic Island’ & ‘Geolog. Observ. on South America.’

My work on the contrivances by which orchids are fertilized has been translated into German-at towards the close of last year I published in the Journal of the Linnean Soc. & separately a little book on the ‘Movements & habits of Climbing Plants,’ of which I send you a copy. I cannot suppose that this w’d be worth translation, although formerly 2 little books appeared in Germany on this subject, & I may add that this treatise has been highly spoken of by Botanists. If it were translated, which I repeat I do not think w’d answer, it might be worth while to add three papers by me published in the Linnean Journal on a very curious subject namely Dimorphism & Trimorphism in plants & which has been a good deal discussed in German scientific periodicals. I will write again as soon as I hear from Mr. Schweizerbart but I have hardly any doubt that he will agree to my proposals.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered light foxing and toning, and a tear to the top of the last page (affecting three lines of writing).

At this time Darwin was preparing his fourth English edition of Origin of Species at the request of his publisher, which was significantly revised from the original and published in November 1866. After first publishing it in 1859, Darwin’s concepts and personal renown had spread worldwide throughout both the scientific and lay communities. His work was hotly debated throughout Germany, and Suchsland wrote to Darwin to suggest that he authorize a renewed translation-the last German version of Origin of Species having been published in 1863-as inaccuracies in the text led some of his theories to be widely misunderstood. This letter reveals both the diversity of scientific subjects in Darwin’s corpus and his business acumen in discussing the commercial viability of his own work.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Diesel affirms receipt of a contract with the Busch– Sulzer Bros.

329. Rudolf Diesel. TLS in German,

signed “Diesel,” one page, 8 x 11, personal letterhead, October 25, 1911. A reply to the “Minutes of directors meetings” between the Busch– Sulzer Bros. and Diesel Engine Co., in full (translated): “I gratefully confirm the receipt of the Minutes of the directors meeting of 25th Sept 11, which contains the contract between your company, Sulzer Brothers and myself, as well as the supplementary contract with Mr. Adolphus Busch.” An English translation is affixed along the top edge. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

330. DNA: James D. Watson. Signed book: The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Atheneum, 1968.

Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages.

Signed on the title page in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson.” In fine condition, with tears to the dust jacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fleming pens a prescription for penicillin 331. Alexander Fleming. Scottish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared

the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Autograph prescription, signed “Alexander Fleming, F.R.C.S.,” one page, 5 x 8, Ministry of Health Emergency Medical Service letterhead, October 9, 1947. Handwritten prescription, in full: “Mr. John Crawford, Penicillin lozenges, mitte L. use as directed.” In very good to fine condition, with paperclip impressions to the edges, and a block of toning from prior display. A remarkable autograph related to his groundbreaking discovery.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Einstein’s recommendations for a professor of physics 332. Albert Einstein.

TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, blindstamped Princeton letterhead, February 24, 1939. Letter to Dr. Joseph Cohn in New York, in part (translated): “To my great regret I can not give you a letter intended for use with Mr. Sarnoff. This, according to the former behavior of Mr. Sarnoff, would be unqualified to me and would not contribute to the achievement of your goal. I have a report from Jerusalem that they are seriously thinking about employing Mr. Furth as professor of physics. Of course, in the present circumstances, I did not consider it right to oppose it, but if it turns out that a job for Mr. Furth does not materialize, I think it would be the right thing to do, if you refer to my very high regard to draw the attention of Mr. Bargamann.” In fine condition, with some light creasing to the top, and two file holes to the left side. An interesting letter referencing his associates Reinhold Furth and Valentine Bargamann.

Furth, who co-authored The Theory of Brownian Movement with Einstein, worked as professor of experimental physics at the University of Prague from 1931 to 1938, then fled to Scotland just prior to World War II. Bargamann was a mathematical physicist who worked as Einstein’s assistant at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare 1791 public health document by the namesake of the ‘guillotine’ 333. Joseph Guillotin. French physician and politician

(1738–1814) whose name became synonymous with the ‘humane’ instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the government during the French Revolution. DS in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 12, January 16, 1791. Printed document signed by Guillotin as president of the Health Committee of the National Assembly, requiring a return of information on medical personnel and facilities for the Department of the Rhone and Loire. In very good to fine condition, with a small split along the central horizontal fold, minor paper loss to lower edges, and dampstaining to the lower third of the page.

In 1790, Guillotin had been appointed head of a special Health Committee within the National Assembly comprising 34 members, half of whom were physicians. His committee proposed a nationwide public health organization of arrondissement health councils, invested with their own powers of policing medicine, pharmacy, and public health, as well as proposing the establishment of a medical civil service. Among the duties of these boards would be the prevention and control of epidemics, research into hygienic conditions, the preparation of medical topographies, care for the poor, maternal and child protection, mass inoculation campaigns, and the gathering of health statistics. As is well known, Guillotin himself opposed capital punishment—this document represents the good work for which he would have preferred to be remembered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

334. John F. W. Herschel. Brit-

ish 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 “J. F. W. Herschel,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7.25, August 1, 1841. Letter to a gentleman, in part: “My address is as above but any parcels if sent to the care of P. Stewart Esq., 65 Cornhill, or if left at the Royal Society will reach me in safety which (if not urgent in the point of time) is the mode I usually recommend, as our local conveyances are on a very inconvenient footing. It has not been in my power, I regret to say, to attend the meeting of the Institution of Civil Engineers since I had the honor to be placed on its list of Honorary Members nor was I aware that the signature of its Registers was required in the case of such members but the first opportunity I will make a point of supplying this deficiency.” In fine condition, with creasing to the lower corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Oppenheimer ponders what brought him fame— “Bombs”—and quotes ancient Greek poetry 335. Robert Oppenheimer. Handwritten responses by Oppenheimer to a series of four questions from “Whole World Inquiry,” one page, 8.25 x 12.25, April 24, 1958. The questions and Oppenheimer’s answers are as follows: 1. Were your scientific ‘debut’ easy or difficult? “1. Easy at school, very hard in research.”

2. Did means of living (another profession or a private income) enable you to make yourself known in science? or did you live solely through your work of laboratory?

“2. My father sent me through school.”

3. What work (or what discovery) made yourself more famous? which do you consider as your master-piece? “3. a) Bombs; b) position–theory.”

4. What is your ‘Maxim of Life’? Oppenheimer pens a quote in Greek from the ancient poet Pindar (translated): “4. Dear soul, do not pursue immortal life; exhaust the practicable technical resources, 3 Pyth.” Signed at the conclusion by Oppenheimer. In fine condition, with general light handling wear.

Oppenheimer uses this Greek quote from Pindar to open chapter four, ‘The Consequences of Action,’ in his book Uncommon Sense, with this translation provided as a footnote. Other translations of the line include, “Oh! My soul, do not aspire to eternal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible,” and “Do not crave immortal life, my soul, but use to the full the resources of what is possible.” The biography J. Robert Oppenheimer: A Life by Abraham Pais describes the famous physicist as ‘elitist, an upper-class Manhattanite who knew Sanskrit, owned van Goghs, sailed yachts, and quoted the likes of Baudelaire, Rousseau, John Donne, and Pindar (in the original Greek) in his popular addresses.’ His most well-known adopted quote—keeping in line with the succinct “Bombs” answer offered here as the response to what made him famous—comes from the Bhagavad-Gita: ‘Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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

336. Wolfgang Pauli. Pioneer of quantum physics (1900–1958) who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1945 after being nominated by Albert Einstein. ALS signed “W. Pauli,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.75, July 19, 1949. Letter to the eminent American physicist Joaquin M. Luttinger, in part: “I was very glad about the result of zero-charge renormalization and also about the importance of the regularization for it. The essential circumstance seems to be that [three lines of formulas]. (How essential is it, that the photons only are regularized, but not the electrons or the whole expression?)…term [followed by formula] is rather strange, but perhaps he has some ‘revealed’ reason for this term. Now it is important that Schafroth does not publish anything which is wrong on this charge renormalization. That means he has to be warned not to send off the proofs of his A.P.A. paper without correcting this error. Do you know where he can be reached? Of course I do not want to spoil his vacation and it may take some time until he gets the proof. On the other hand, once his attention will be directed toward this elementary fact above it will be easy for him to make the necessary correction. I am sorry that I have to bother you with another affair. Rosenfeld writes to me, that he will pass through Zurich on July 31st and he begs me to reserve a room for him in a cheap (he will only have 20 Swiss Francs) hotel for one night. Could you ask either the secretary or…(the latter proposes R. himself) to arrange this… and to write to L. Rosenfeld (address: c/o Prof. N. Bohr, Tisvilde, Denmark) the result. (Rosenfeld is in Denmark to ‘finish’ the paper with Bohr on the measurability of charge, so one should not write to him to Manchester).” In fine condition. An important letter between colleagues—Pauli had received the Nobel Prize four years earlier for his discovery of the exclusion principle, and Luttinger had made his noteworthy calculation of the the anomalous magnetic moment of the electron in 1948. In addition to the excellent scientific content of this letter, it boasts the mention of fellow quantum physicist and Nobel Prize–winner Niels Bohr. An exceedingly desirable piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000 126 | March 7, 2018 | NOTABLES

Notes taken by Pasteur for his work 337. Louis Pasteur. Handwritten notes in French by Pasteur, unsigned, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling and creasing. Accompanied by a 1940 transmittal letter from his grandson, Louis Pasteur Vallery-Radot, sending the “notes taken by Pasteur for his work” for a “sale of manuscripts for the benefit of the National Broadcasting Artists Fraternity.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Bold letter from Pavlov to a leading American eugenicist

338. Ivan Pavlov. Russian physiologist (1849–1936) best known for his investigation of conditioned reflex through the use of experiments involving salivating dogs. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1904. ALS in German, signed “I. Pavlov,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, The Chemists’ Club letterhead, September 6, [no year].

Boldly penned letter to dog writer and eugenicist Leon F. Whitney, the secretary of the American Eugenics Society, in full (translated): “I wish to thank you for the kind invitation by your dear wife and yourself. Regretfully I was unable to attend. I shall be reading your brochure at home and subsequently be discussing it with you in writing.” In fine condition. A fascinating piece of correspondence from Pavlov—whose chief interest was controlling behavior through conditioning—to Whitney, a veterinarian who believed in controlling behavior through genetics. Whitney’s controversial beliefs were largely informed by his knowledge of breeding dogs—Pavlov’s most famous test subjects. An excellent and extremely desirable letter.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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339. Francesco Redi. Italian physician, naturalist, and

poet (1626-1697). ALS in Italian, one page, 7.75 x 10.5, no date. Untranslated letter to Italian physician and anatomist Lorenzo Bellini. In fine condition, with paper loss to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

340. George Westinghouse. Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Westinghouse, Jr.,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, February 21, 1893. Contract between the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and the East Pittsburgh Improvement Company, in which the former, “for and in consideration of the sum of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars…hath granted, bargained, sold…convey, and confirm unto the said party of the second part its Successors…those certain pieces, parcels or lots of land Situate in the Borough of Wilmerding.” Signed at the conclusion as president by Westinghouse. In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Intellectuals 342.JeanleRond d’Alembert.

341. Lou Andreas-Salomé. Psychoanalyst and writer

(1861–1937) who was the muse of Nietzsche, Rilke, and Freud.

ANS in German, signed “L. A. S.,” one page, 4.75 x 4, postmarked February 20, 1931. Untranslated note on the reverse of a postcard, addressed in her own hand, incorporating her full signature, “Lou Andreas-Salome,” in the return address.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

French polymath (1717–1783) known for his contributions in the realms of mathematics, physics, philosophy, and music theory; he served as co-editor of the Encyclopedie until 1759. ALS in French, signed “D’alembert,” one page, 5.75 x 7.25, December 21. Untranslated. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

343. Sigmund Freud. TLS in German, signed “Freud,” one page, 6 x 8.75, personal letterhead, September 10, 1924. Letter to a “Dear Colleague,” in part (translated): “Your letter of August 9th brought me a pleasant surprise and a disappointment. The latter was that your picture, which you wanted to add to the letter, was not included. I am here in the country, a few hours from Vienna. When I return to the city at the beginning of October…I will hurry to send you the signed photograph…Hoping to hear and read more from you soon.”

In very good condition, with moderate creasing, light soiling, and old tape residue at the corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Remarkable pair of autograph letters by the founder of psychoanalysis

344. Sigmund Freud. Two ALSs in German, signed “Freud,” both on personal letterhead, 6 x 8.75, dated 1923. A pair of very moving and intimate letters from Freud, one to his sick former student Elis Revesz a few days before her death, and one sending condolences to her husband, Hungarian psychoanalyst Sandor Rado, shortly after she passed. When she got sick, Freud was informed by his friend and colleague Sandor Ferenczi and then sent her a comforting letter, one page, January 25, 1923, in part (translated): “I am writing to you with my sincere wishes for your speed and complete recovery…I am assuming your care is in the most experienced hands. Ferenczi, I am certain, will be keeping me informed.”

She died a couple of days after Freud’s letter arrived. Freud then sent a moving letter to the widower, single father, and prominent Hungarian psychoanalyst Sandor Rado, one page both sides, February 2, 1923, in part (translated): “I am totally devastated over that outcome…Please do accept the expressions of my most sincere sympathy...while a student of mine, your wife had been particularly dear to me…I was always impressed by her conduct, her quick grasp of any situation…Who is taking care of your little daughter? That sweet darling at her tender age being robbed of her mother’s protection left to cope in this cruel world.” In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing, and two edge tears to the second letter. Accompanied by both original mailing envelopes, both addressed in Freud’s hand. Sandor Rado decided to move to the United States shortly after the death of his wife, where he took part of creation of the psychoanalytic department of Columbia University. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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345. Martin Heidegger. Unsigned handwritten quotes in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, no date. Heidegger pens two quotations from the work of French poet and philosopher Paul Valery. The first (translated): “True thinking is not adaptable to the verse.” In fine condition, with a light vertical crease to the right side and a light paperclip impression at the bottom. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Extremely rare Hume letter from 1754— the publication debut of The History of England

346. David Hume. Tremendously influential philosopher (1711–1776) considered one of the most important figures in the history of Western philosophy. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 2, September 12, 1754. Letter to his friend William Mure, a Scottish lawyer and politician, in full: “I am sorry to be oblig’d to excuse myself to Mrs. Mure & you. The present Emptiness of the Town gives me the finest Opportunity for Study; and notwithstanding all my Purposes of seeing you, I am afraid I must delay it till another Season.

Why are you not nearer the Town. To go backwards & forwards would almost consume a Week.” Matted and framed with a portrait of Hume to an overall size of 14.75 x 17.25. In fine condition, with several vertical folds, and archival mounting tape lightly showing through from the reverse.

In 1745, then a librarian to the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh, Hume began work on a book documenting the history of Great Britain. Encouraged by the success of the first two volumes, published in 1754 and concerning the reigns of James I and Charles I, Hume delved even deeper into his research. By the time the sixth and final volume of The History of England was published in 1762, some fifteen years and over a million words later, the book had earned bestseller status and Hume had become a wealthy and celebrated author. Hume remains exceedingly rare across all signed formats, with letters, particularly those written during such a significant period, of the utmost desirability. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Rare letter from Marx, requesting copies of his ‘Revelations’ from a noted radical editor 347. Karl Marx. Extremely rare

ALS in English, one page, 4.5 x 7, October 1, 1879. Written from 41 Maitland Park Road in London, a letter to Collet Dobson Collet, in full: “On my return from the seaside I found your letter d’d 23 September. You will much oblige me by being so kind as to forward me some of the copies of the ‘Revelations,’ as I have none left.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, moderate wrinkling, and a few creases; the sheet is bright, the writing dark, precise, and easily legible in spite of Marx’s distinctive tiny hand.

Marx was a close friend of the Collet family, which included pioneering feminist activist Sophia Dobson Collet, social reformer Clara Collet, and the recipient of this letter, Collet Dobson Collet, the editor of The Free Press: A Diplomatic Review, to which Marx contributed a number of articles.

The men became good friends and soon held weekly meetings at each other’s houses to recite Shakespeare.

The assembled group, which was formally coined as the Dogberry Club, included Marx’s daughter Eleanor and Collet’s daughter Clara, as well as Edward Rose, Dollie Radford, Sir Henry Juta, and Frederic Engels. The publication to which Marx evidently alludes, ‘Revelations of the Diplomatic History of the 18th Century,’ was originally serialized in the Free Press from August 1856 to April 1857.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $2500

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Incredibly rare letter by Immanuel Kant, a titan of modern philosophy

348. Immanuel Kant. Central figure of modern philosophy (1724–1804) best known for The Critique of Pure Reason. Extremely rare ALS in German, signed “I. Kant,” one page, 7.5 x 7.75, December 20, 1799. Letter to his friend and pupil Johann Gottfried Kiesewetter, in part (translated): “Your well-informed message to me of the dispatch of the Teltow turnips was received with the greatest thanks. They have not arrived yet; presumably because of the path ruined by the frost, but I look forward to this gift on a daily basis.” In fine condition, with trimmed edges and a light stain at the bottom. Kant’s letters are exceedingly rare, this being the first we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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The rare French Enlightenment philosopher 349. Montesquieu. French lawyer, man of letters, and political philosopher who lived during the Age of Enlightenment (1689–1755), best known for his theory of the separation of powers—today a founding principle of many liberal constitutions throughout the world. Extremely rare ALS in French, signed “Montesquieu,” one page both sides, 6.75 x 8.75, October 9, 1748. Letter to the Marquis de Palarin, one of his main friends and protectors, in part (translated): “I would wish to be… giving proof of how grateful I am for the generous solicitude that you have been willing to extend to me at a time when only your beneficent character could guide you to favor me.” In fine condition, with creases to the corners, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf. ALSs by Montesquieu are incredibly rare, as he is typically only found in LSs. A truly exquisite piece.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

350. Friedrich W. J. von Schelling.

German idealist philosopher (1775– 1854) of the Romantic period, who later turned to religious philosophy and mythology, influencing existentialism and modern Protestant theology. Early ALS in German, signed “F. Schelling,” one page, 7.5 x 1.5, November 28, 1797. Untranslated. In very good condition, with mottled overall staining, and two small areas of paper loss to the left blank area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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352. Abbe Sicard.

Early educator and instructor of the deaf (1742–1822) ALS in French, signed “L’abbe Sicard,” one page, 7.25 x 9, no date.

Letter to Mr. Agasse, the “division head at the Department of the Secretary of State.” In part (translated): “As my occupations are many, I’m flattered that you would be good enough to accept that one of my assistants come in my place to receive this sum, on the day and time you specify…If something important in my work does not coincide with that time, I will…come to you and offer you the homage of my respectful feelings.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Let us hope for the propagation of truth & the abolition of error, in both hemispheres”

351. Arthur Schopenhauer.

Important and highly influential German philosopher (1788– 1860) best known for his often pessimistic works exploring the nature of reality, will, and desire.

Exceptional AQS on a light blue 5.5 x 8.75 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Arthur Schopenhauer, Frankfurt am Main, June 12th 1855.” Schopenhauer pens an optimistic philosophical quote. In full: “Let us hope for the propagation of truth & the abolition of error, in both hemispheres.” In fine condition, with a horizontal fold below all writing and a few light wrinkles.

An extraordinarily influential philosopher, Schopenhauer’s ideas resonated with such diverse scientific and cultural figures as Charles Darwin, Gustav Mahler, Albert Einstein, and Dylan Thomas. A highly sought-after example of the German philosopher, who remains extremely scarce in autographic material. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Religious Figures

353. Mother Teresa. TLS signed “God bless you, M Teresa mc,” one page on the reverse of a 6.25 x 3.25 prayer slip, October 2, 1991. Written from Calcutta, a letter to Evelyne Polel, in full: “Jesus loves you. Love others as He loves and so be the sunshine of His love in your home and in the world. I am praying for you.” In fine condition, with a small collector’s notation above the image on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

354. Pope Gregory XVI. Born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari

(1765–1846), he served as pope from 1831 to 1846. Strongly conservative and traditionalist, he opposed democratic and modernizing reforms in the Papal States and throughout Europe, seeing them as fronts for revolutionary leftism, and sought to strengthen the religious and political authority of the papacy. ALS in Italian, signed “Card. Cappellari,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, February 12, 1828. Untranslated letter to Father Bianchi. In very good condition, with foxing, staining, and a rusty paperclip impression to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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355. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish, signed “Karol card Wojtyla,” one page on the reverse of a 5.75 x 4 postcard showing the cavern below the Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec, December 1975. In full (roughly translated): “God pay for Christmas and New Year’s wishes. I also wish this Laski, who brought us the Word Incarnate.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

356. Pope John Paul II. Desirable woodblock-print diploma from the 1975 Polish Festival of Sacrosong, 9 x 13, signed in the center in bold ink, “Karol card. Wojtyla,” and signed along the bottom by various committee members. In fine condition.

The Sacrosong Festival was a cultural movement that helped preserve Catholic identity in Poland during the Cold War, and was supported by the future Pope John Paul II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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357. Pope John Paul II. Interesting

woodblockprint diploma from the 1976 Polish Festival of Sacrosong issued to “Wlodzimierza Piotrowskiego,” 9.5 x 13.75, signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Karol card. Wojtyla.”

Also signed by a few other committee members. In fine condition.

The Sacrosong Festival was a cultural movement that helped preserve Catholic identity in Poland during the Cold War, and was supported by the future Pope John Paul II. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

358. Pope John Paul II. TLS in Polish, signed “Karol

card Wojtyla,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Kuria Metropolitalna letterhead, June 10, 1978. In full (translated): “The Venerable Pastor of the Pastor, I would like to inform you that Fr. Jacek Urban at my command will be conducting a holiday retreat of the Liturgical Service in Wola Radzisz. from 3.8 to 19.8.1978.

In connection with this, please do not forget that the time of the retreat was not included in the holiday of the retreatant.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

360. Charles Todd Quintard. Physician and clergyman (1824–1898)

who became the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee and the first vice-chancellor of the University of the South. During the Civil War, he became known as the ‘Chaplain of the Confederacy’ for his service in the Rock City Guards and 1st Tennessee Infantry Regiment; he also compiled the ‘Confederate Soldiers’ Pocket Manual of Devotions,’ printed in Charleston in 1863. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait by J. Gurney & Son of New York, signed on the mount in ink, “Yrs ever, C. T. Quintard.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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World Leaders

361. David Ben-Gurion. TLS signed “D. Ben–Gurion,” one page, 5.5 x 8.5, The Winthrop Hotel letterhead, May 19, 1942. Brief letter to Jacob Greenberg, in full: “Thank you so much for your message of sympathy. With kind regards.” In very good to fine condition, with some creasing and scattered foxing. This letter was written shortly after the Biltmore Conference, which occurred at New York’s Biltmore Hotel between May 6 and 11, 1942. Ben-Gurion, as Chairman of the Jewish Agency Executive, secured the adoption of the Biltmore Program, which called for fulfillment of the Balfour Declaration and urged the establishment of Palestine as a Jewish commonwealth. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fabulous early portrait of Britain’s heroic prime minister 362. Winston Churchill. Wonderful glossy 3.5 x 5.5 Rotary Photo postcard of Churchill as a young man, boldly signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Winston S. Churchill.” Reverse bears a note written to Churchill, in part: “Dear Mr. Churchill, Will you very kindly sign this Post Card?” In fine condition, with a few light creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Castro approves a tax adjustment for imported car parts

363. Fidel Castro. DS, in Spanish, three pages, 9 x 13, May 12, 1959. Official decree relating to adjusted tariffs and tax benefits for imported automobile parts made during the past regime, in part (roughly translated): “Several of those games cars, which, according to the customs authorities, did not fit the requirements of the legislation to enjoy the benefits granted to the assembly industries…the collection of all the charges payable by such imports as if they were fully armed cars have caused a serious economic calamity in the respective companies with subsequent paralyzation of its activities to the detriment of the workers themselves to fight their livelihood working in these centers…the Minister of Finance signed with importers…March 1959, an agreement according to which the importers pay fifty percent of the amount of duties and taxes would proceed taxed on each import, taking as a basis the tariff heading the cars finished…In the case of imports of cars that were declared for release before the first of January 1959 to the current lack necessary administrative authorities to determine if these cars are adjusted or not the requirements to enjoy the benefits granted by the legislation on industrial assembly…because most of the cars have already been sold by the importers.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Castro, who also adds his initials to the first two pages. Last page retains the original blue stamp and ribbon. In fine condition, with binding, filing, and staple holes to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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364. Richard Cobden. Influential British statesman (1804–1865) associated with John Bright in the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League; an immensely important figure in classical-liberal thought in economics and international affairs. ALS signed “R. Cobden,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, March 12, 1857. Letter to Henry Ashworth, in part: “I send you enclosed an introduction to the President of the United States [James Buchanan]…We are in the midst of a great commotion by the result of my motion on the Chinese war to which I confess I did not attach so much importance when it was first brought forward.—The vote was very honorable to the House, & whatever may be the result of the elections it will have a salutary effect in checking the propensity to violence & over bearing arrogance among our agents & officials abroad. I shall not attempt to go into any details of our political movements, for you will gather them from the newspapers. There is a great attempt to get up a Palmerston fever, but it is very much the work of cliques & coteries & will I expect soon collapse before a few public meetings.—The result of the coming elections nobody can foresee.—I suppose there will be no great change in relative strength of parties.” In fine condition, with show-through from writing to opposing sides. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Cobden’s hand. In this letter, Cobden references his objection to British escalation in the Second Opium War—a position that cost him his seat in parliament in the oncoming election, but which held true to his pacifist inclinations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

365. Oliver Cromwell. Disbound printed booklet entitled “The Humble Additional and Explanatory Petition and Advice, of the Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses now assembled in the Parliament of this Commonwealth,” eight pages (numbered 23–30) plus title page, 7 x 10.25, printed in London by Henry Hills and John Field, Printers to His Highness, 1657. The significant document amends and clarifies several articles from the previously issued ‘Humble Petition and Advice,’ which codified the English constitution. The document concludes: “Which Petition being presented the 26th day of June, 1657. His Highness answer thereunto was read by the Clerk of the Parliament in these words, The Lord Protector doth consent.”

In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, light dampstaining to the lower half, and the cover sheet detached but present. Starting Bid $200

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As Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell battles London’s urban sprawl in 1657 366. Oliver Cromwell. Vellum manuscript DS,

signed “Oliver P.,” one page, 5.75 x 9, [1657].

Left half of a manuscript warrant instructing the commissioners to make a payment out of the first moneys received “by vertue of a certaine Act made in the Parliament…past in the year one thousand Six hundred fiftie & si[x]…in and about the Suburbs of London and within tenn mil[es thereof…to our]…welbeloved Sr. John Wollaston Knight and Alderman…fyve thousand pounds to our…Generalls at Sea” and “foure thousand pounds to William Smithyer.” Prominently signed at the foot by Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector. Trimmed from a larger document and in very good condition, with the document lacking the right half of each line of text, two slits to the lower right edge that probably once held a ribbon, overall soiling, and naturally thin areas to the vellum rendering a spotty appearance.

The present partial document is accompanied by a page removed from an album, featuring an image of Cromwell and with a manuscript annotation in the hand of a collector, stating, in part: “This parchment document was sent to me

by Rev. Hy Thos Scott M.D. Oxford, England. He obtained it from the famous collection of John Walker, London.”

The Parliamentary Act referred to here, passed on June 26, 1657, was created in order to prevent the multiplicity of buildings in and about the suburbs of London, and described the ‘excessive number of Houses, Edifices, Out-houses and Cotages erected and new built in and about the Suburbs of the City of London’ as ‘very mischievous and inconvenient, and a great Annoyance and Nusance to the Common-wealth.’ It was in effect a barely concealed device to raise money. A commission was to collect one year’s rent of the ‘full improved value’ of all properties of less than four acres built since 1620, with many interesting exceptions, such as for the hospitals and for the developments in Covent Garden and Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

Sir John Wollaston, also mentioned, was an English merchant who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1643 and was elected alderman for Bridge Without ward in 1657. Cromwell, one of the most controversial figures in the history of the British Isles, was thought of as a military dictator by Winston Churchill, but a hero of liberty by John Milton and Thomas Carlyle, and a class revolutionary by Leon Trotsky. His autograph is very scarce and highly sought after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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367. Emperor Taisho. Impressive DS in Japanese, one page, 23.25 x 17.75, November 10, 1915. Untranslated docu-

ment in which Emperor Taisho confers the Third Class, Order of the Sacred Treasure upon important newspaper publisher Motoyama Hikoichi. Includes the award medal with neck ribbon and lapel pin in its original black lacquer case, as well as the document’s wooden box. In fine condition, with some scattered wrinkling and creasing. Established as the Order of the Meiji in 1888, the Order of the Sacred Treasure is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in a wide variety of civil or military services, ranging from research fields, to social work, to state and local government. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

368. Giuseppe Garibaldi. Ital-

ian patriot and soldier (1807– 1882) best known for leading the attack of the ‘Red Shirts’ on Sicily in 1860. LS in Italian, signed “G. Garibaldi,” one page, February 13, 1863. Untranslated letter to Martino Franchi. In very good condition, with light soiling and creasing, and the signature several shades light but fully legible; reverse of the letter is professionally linen-backed. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

369. Giuseppe Mazzini. Italian

patriot (1805– 1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. Sharp 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite portrait of Mazzini in a long coat by D. Lama of London, signed on the mount in black ink, “Gius.

Mazzini.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, light staining in the signature area, and partial delamination at the bottom of the mount. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Desirable 1962 Cuban award certificate issued by “Che” 370. Che Guevara.

Partly-printed DS in Spanish, signed “Che,” one page, 15.75 x 12, September 1962. Cuban Ministry of Industry “Mencion de Honor” certificate awarded to Arturo Benitez Navarro, signed at the conclusion by Guevara as Minister of Industries in his typically diminutive hand. In very good condition, with moderate overall toning, areas of light discoloration, and a short tear to the left edge. Guevara was at the very top of Castro’s government when this document was signed, serving not only as minister of industries but as president of the Cuban National Bank. Despite his high status, the activist in Guevara disliked his official duties—leading him to dismissively and diminutively sign solely as “Che” in his governmental capacities. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce photo of the exiled Marxist 371. Leon Trotsky. Vintage matte-finish 4 x 5.75 halflength photo of Trotsky posing outside, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “To my General Editor, M. Schachtmann, Leo Trotsky, 12/VI 1938.” In fine condition.

Exiled from the Soviet Union, Trotsky arrived in Mexico in January 1937 and took refuge in the home of Rivera and Frida Kahlo, where he lived until April 1939; he is also portrayed in one of Rivera’s murals along with Marx and Engels. Trotsky remains rare in signed photos. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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372. William Pitt the Younger. British politician

(1759–1806) who served as Prime Minister from 1783 to 1801 and 1804 to 1806. ALS signed “W. Pitt,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, June 6, 1788.

Letter to “My Dear Lord,” in part: “In consequence of our Conversation, I lost no Time in enquiring respecting the Vacancy of King’s Aid de Camp, but found that independent of the difficulties I apprehended, the Business was already decided, His Majesty having disposed of it in favor of Col. Elliot.

Your Lordship is probably apprised of this Circumstance before this Time, as I have been prevented from writing to you longer than I intended.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning and staining. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Royalty

Announcing the birth of the Grand Dauphin 373. Anne of Austria. Queen consort of France and Navarre

(1601–1666) known for her difficult marital relations with her husband Louis XIII, and her closeness to her son Louis XIV. ALS in French, signed “Your very good aunt, Anne,” one page, 6.5 x 9, November 1661. Letter to the Duke of York, later James II, announcing the birth of Louis XIV’s first son, the Grand Dauphin, heir to the throne. In full (translated): “My nephew, the advantages that France takes of the birth of my grandson the Dauphin are so great and my satisfaction is so extraordinary that I had no doubt that a person like you who has so much affection for me would write to me to express the part you are taking in the public joy and more particularly to mine. Be sure that I will always be your friend as much as you could wish.” In very good to fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds, and scattered light toning, heaviest along the right edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Mary Benjamin of Walter R. Benjamin Autographs. A great piece of history connecting three major royal figures of the 17th century. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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374. Catherine the Great. Partial partly-printed vellum DS, in Cyrillic, one page, 18.75 x 7.5, 1768. The lower portion of a larger document, retaining its beautiful crisply embossed white paper seal to the left side. The document is signed in Cyrillic by Empress Catherine of Russia, and countersigned at the conclusion by her son, Paul, in his capacity as General Admiral. The document features attractively engraved borders incorporating various decorations and vignettes. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling, a central vertical fold, and Catherine’s signature very light but fully legible; Paul’s signature is so faint it is almost indiscernible. Paul would succeed his mother as emperor of Russia upon her death in 1796. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

A deeply personal letter from Lady Hamilton: “It was only a moment of vice that came over me” 375. Lady Emma Hamilton. Born the

daughter of a humble blacksmith, the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (1765–1815) ascended the ranks of British society to become the mistress to Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. ALS signed “Emma Hamilton,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 12, November 15, 1797. Letter to a gentleman, written from Caserta, in part: “I take the liberty of enclosing a letter for Miss Emily Hall that came to us by the last post believe me I feel most happy to have this occasion of assuring you of our esteem & regard for you & your interesting party & sorry we are that it was not in our power to do more for them & you we often think & speak of you all…I hope you will believe me when I tell you sincerely it was only a moment of vice that came over me & which was brought on to countenance others whose hearts were really deeply engaged in this most shocking & disgraceful game & which I feel myself most terribly degraded in my own mind for ever having given to it & I don’t doubt but others also must judge me severely for but tis over & I wish for you who seemed to have a regard for…shou’d be informed…I am sorry for those I have left deeply in it & who will lose the good opinion of this court by preserving Prince A. entre vous…We have had lately 2 boar hunts I wish’d for you as you seemed desirous to see one…I study very hard my musick.” The final page is professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In fine condition, with some light staining to the bottom, and some professional repairs to small areas of paper loss. The “vice” Hamilton refers to may have been her lavish gambling. A lengthy letter offering excellent insight into one of the most fascinating figures of the era. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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376. King George V. DS, signed “George R. I.,” two pages

on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 13, January 1, 1921. A letter of state to the president of France, in part: “We have judged it expedient to appoint Sir Milne Cheetham, Knight Commander of Our Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, to be Our Minister Plenipotentiary at Paris…he shall assure You of Our esteem and regard, and of Our hearty wishes for the welfare and prosperity of the French Republic.”

Signed at the conclusion by King George and countersigned

by George Curzon. In fine condition, with moderate toning to edges. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

377. King George VI. Partly-printed DS, signed “Albert,”

one page, 13 x 10.75, July 26, 1930. A “Teacher’s Diploma with Distinction” issued by the Royal Manchester College of Music, declaring Phyllis Eley, having studied piano, to be “an Associate of the Royal Manchester College of Music.” Signed at the conclusion by Prince Albert (the future King George VI) and countersigned by Robert T. Forbes. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

378. King Philip III. King of Spain and Portugal from 1598

until his death in 1621. Untranslated manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Yo El Rey,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, July 1621. In very good condition, with overall light staining. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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379. King Louis XIV: Madame de Maintenon.

Mistress and second wife of Louis XIV (1635–1719).

ALS in French, signed “Maintenon,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 9, August 6, 1712. Letter to Madame de Vertrieux, Mother Superior of the Dames de la Maison royale Saint-Louis at Saint Cyr, the famous school founded by Maintenon, in part (translated): “I am delighted, my dear Mother (Superior), at your readiness to render thanks and gratitude. Keep this spirit well in mind among us for it seems to me that most people after asking devoutly for favors, soon forget them once they’ve received them. The lifting of the siege of Landrecy is a greater favor than one can believe.

I ask you for 1/4 of an hour of extraordinary prayers for the capture of Douay. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to have the prayers replace the catechism, which could be omitted…I am not at all opposed to the distancing between recreation periods and I believe as you do that they will thus be more appreciated.

Mademoiselle d’Aumale replied to you concerning Mad. De Penchrech who will see by what I have done how much friendship I have for her because I don’t like to bother the King.

I implore you to make Sister de Glapion obey. I’ve heard reports from many sources that she’s been coughing and that she wants to abstain from eating meat. She must follow the doctor’s orders…

I can’t intervene in the matter of the latest Catholic news from Lyons and I must be extremely circumspect about making solicitations because it has sometimes happened that complaints have been made to the King, but if it’s really important to you and you make a request through Mr. Mauduyt asking one of the judges to protect the good Catholic, I don’t think there is any problem with that. I’m quite vexed at not being able to celebrate with you and for bringing only my sorrows to you. I embrace our dear girls and you my dear Mother with all the distinction you deserve.” In fine condition, with edge toning and a stray ink mark across one paragraph.

Over a decade into the War of the Spanish Succession, in which France and Spain faced the Grand Alliance led by the Holy Roman Empire and Great Britain, Louis XIV’s armies were rapidly recapturing previously lost grounds. While his marriage to Madame de Maintenon was never officially recognized, Louis did entertain her suggestions throughout the war, giving her great political influence at this crucial time. Despite her declaration of reluctance to pester the King regarding “the latest Catholic news from Lyons,” she was known to draw his attention towards less pressing matters, hence the “complaints…made to the King.” Addressing not only the business of the Maison royale de Saint-Louis—which she had founded and closely monitored throughout her life—but also the siege at Douai, a prominent educational hub for English Catholics and a contentious area in the current war, this is an outstanding letter concerning politics, religion, and education. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

380. Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Christmas card embossed with the Prince of Wales’s feathers and Order of the Garter motto and the Spencer family arms, measuring 10.5 x 7.25 open, featuring an affixed color photo of Charles and Diana, the latter sitting with Prince William on a swing, signed in fountain pen, “from Charles and,” and in black ink, “Diana.”

In fine condition, with some trivial soiling to the front cover. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Diana sends tickets for Falstaff at Covent Garden

381. Princess Diana. ALS signed “Diana,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 3.75, personal letterhead, no date but circa Octo-

ber 1988. Letter to “Janet,” in full: “Enclosed are two tickets for the opera on Monday at Covent Garden. Please say that you can go as it would make me very happy… if that night’s free for you!” In fine condition. Accompanied by two ticket stubs for Falstaff at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, for October 24, 1988, as well as an admission ticket for a ‘Women of the Year’ luncheon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

382. Princess Diana. Handmade Valentine’s Day card by Jack and Jill of England featuring a wooden bear on the front, 4 x 6, signed and inscribed inside in bold black ink by Diana, “Dear Alexandra, lots of love from, Diana, William & Harry. x.” In very good condition, with a horizontal crease passing through the card, and two small cracks to the wooden bear. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed in Diana’s hand, “Alexandra.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

384. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Handsome

1954 royal Christmas and New Year’s card with a gilt-embossed crown on the front, measuring 16 x 7 open, featuring a printed image of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and their two children inside, signed below the image in fountain pen, “Elizabeth R, 1954” and “Philip.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Rare letter signed by ‘Bloody Mary’

385. Queen Mary I of England. LS in Early Modern English, signed “Mary the quene,” one page, 12.25 x 8.25, July 27, 1553. Letter to Lord Paget and the Earl of Arundel, in part: “Movinge us by our Mercye to Suspende and forebeare the arestynge and commyttinge of the Duke of Suff[olk] all contrarye to thinstruccions delyvered unto you from us, grounded uppon suche depe and weightie consideracions as you the Lord paget dothe knowe. We marvayl not a Lyttell, of this your so soden mutacyon and chaunge in a Matter of suche weight so Nerelye towchynge the state and Suertie of our parsons in this present case. And for that we hetherunto perceyve no cause whye to alter our former Determinacion. We will you therefore directlye to procede therein, accordinge to your said instruccions. And that you also gyve undelayed order for the apprehencyon, and commyttinge of Sir John Cheke knight unto the Tower of London.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, scattered red wax seal residue, and a tear to the right edge.

In this important political letter, Queen Mary insists on the imprisonment of Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Suffolk, and John Cheke, a classical scholar. Grey was the father of Lady Jane Grey, known as the ‘Nine Days Queen,’ who had been dethroned by Mary only days earlier. Lord Paget, a member of the Privy Council, had initially acquiesced to the Duke of Northcumberland’s attempt to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne, following the death of Mary’s half-brother King Edward VI. When Northumberland left the capital to deal with Mary, leaving London under the control of the Duke of Suffolk, it was Paget, together with the Earl of Arundel, who led those members of the Council who remained in London to switch their allegiance and declare for Mary.

Despite the queen’s furious insistence that the Duke of Suffolk be imprisoned, he spent only a few days in the Tower of London before being allowed to retire to his home near London. The following year, however, he was caught conspiring with Thomas Wyatt to rise against Mary, and he was put to death on Tower Hill. The other man ordered to be imprisoned, John Cheke, served as one of the Principal Secretaries of State and was instrumental in producing the documents by which the Duke of Northumberland attempted to snatch the succession from Mary, and this was the reason for his arrest. He was a close friend of William Paget, who must have been deeply concerned by the orders contained in this letter. Cheke was nonetheless arrested and remained in the Tower for many months. A remarkable, historically significant letter from the start of Mary’s bloody reign.

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Meditations on Death and Eternity, inscribed to Princess Louise “from her affectionate & unhappy Mama” 386. Queen Victoria. Signed book: Meditations on Death and Eternity.

London: Emily Faithfull & Co., 1862. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 385 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black ink to her daughter Princess Louise, “To dear Louise, from her affectionate & unhappy Mama, Victoria R, July 1862.” A royal crest bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown, and the title page bears a pencil notation: “Bought at Sotheby’s sale Feb 23, 1948, of the Duke of Kent’s books.” Autographic condition: fine, with some toning to the edges of the signed page. Book condition: VG/None, with minor soiling and edgewear. Victoria’s husband and Louise’s father, Prince Albert, had passed away on December 14, 1861, perhaps prompting the thoughtful gift of this volume several months later. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Explorers and Archeologists “At Kom-Ombo on the mound above the Temple, there is a fort” 387. Howard Carter. British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874–1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s ‘Valley of the Kings’ proved to be one of the signal events in the history of archaeology. ALS signed “Howard E. Carter,” one page, 7 x 9, Direction Generale du Service des Antiquites letterhead, December 6, 1901. In part: “At Kom-Ombo on the mound above the Temple, there is a fort. The property of the War Department; this I hear is to be sold. On the 25th Nov. I inspected it & should value it at £10,000 & as it would be useful to the Service as an inspection house or otherwise, I advise, that if it can be obtained, for or somewhere about that sum, that the service should purchase it.” In fine condition, with four punch holes to the left side. A fascinating letter as Carter references the famous Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual double-temple of the Ptolemaic dynasty which was dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. This is also a scarce format as one of only a few autograph letters by Carter that we have encountered.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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388. Alexander von Humboldt. German naturalist and

explorer (1769–1859) who wrote Kosmos, a massive fivevolume study which attempted to unify the various branches of man’s knowledge. ALS in French, signed “Humboldt,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date. Untranslated letter to Louis Freycinet, a French navigator who in 1811 published the first full outline of the coast of Australia. Addressed on the reverse of the second integral page in Humboldt’s hand. In fine condition, with seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.

A desirable piece of correspondence between scientific colleagues. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

390. Henry M. Stanley. Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon finding David Livingstone, a fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Zanzibar. Vintage ink signature, “S. S. ‘Oceania’ of the P & O. Co., March 23’d 1892. Mar, S. Lat. 20°—Henry M. Stanley,” on an off-white 6.75 x 8.25 guest book page, which is also signed by his wife, the Welsh artist Dorothy Tennant, who signs with his surname. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

389. Otto Nordenskjold. Finnish and Swedish ge-

ologist, geographer, and polar explorer (1869–1928).

Unsigned pencil sketch by Nordenskjold from Norse mythology of a classic Viking dragon ship at sea on an off-white 5.5 x 5.5 sheet, labeled at the top in German (translated), “Fridtjof’s Dragon ship Ellida (with his men), (with a square sail and several rowing), From ‘Bihang till Frithjofs Saga,’ Stockholm 1841.” In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, trimmed edges, and light creases.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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American West Houston offers “the tribute of my homage, which is always due to the ladies”

391. Sam Houston. Sought-after ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, February 19, 1848. Letter to “Mrs. Montgomery Sharpe of New York,” in part: “By request of my friend Mr. Caleb Lyon, of Lyonsdale, I have the pleasure of sending you my autograph with the tribute of my homage, which is always due to the ladies. They are really, our guardian angels, nor are they unconscious of the power, which they possess.” In fine condition, with scattered light staining. A fantastic autograph letter boasting a large, prominent signature of the great Texas legend. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Santa Anna calls for reinforcements: “We have heard the enemy is approaching”

392. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. War-dated LS in Spanish, signed “A. S. de St’a Anna,” one page, 8.25 x 10.75,

Secretaria Particular del Presidente de la Republica letterhead, April 6, 1847. Written twelve days before Santa Anna’s devastating defeat at the Battle of Cerro Gordo, a letter to Gen. Cosme Furlong in Puebla, in part (translated): “I inform you that I am extremely sorry about the hindrances in the departure of the troops which from that city should come to join the army of the east, because we have heard the enemy is approaching by the ‘National Bridge’ and I thought I would have enough forces to resist. In the name of the fatherland I beg you to help settle matters so that the troops may leave this state very soon. It seems to me to be political and convenient that Mr. Arteaga be the commander of the troops and I hope that to avoid other problems, there will be no change in this regard. Mr. Arteaga has expressed his good will to go to combat, and, thus, you would become free to take charge of the General Command as the Supreme Government has disposed. I have also arranged for the Hurazes and the Cavalry under the orders of General Castro to continue their uninterrupted march which is convenient for the military operations that need to be practiced.” Santa Anna emphatically adds an autograph postscript, signed with his paraph, in full: “For God’s sake use your influence so that some pecuniary resources from that state be sent to us; here there is not a single peso, and my despair is terrible.” In fine condition, with two edge tears, partially repaired with clear tape. Following Winfield Scott’s victory at Vera Cruz seven days earlier, Santa Anna assumed command of forces in the state and here, in retreat, desperately seeks to muster reinforcements for the anticipated battle ahead. A superb, historic letter of great significance.

Pre-certified Starting Bid $300

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Notorious Figures

393. Joe Adonis. New York mobster, born Giuseppe Antonio Doto (1902–1971), who was influential in the rise of the modern Cosa Nostra. The National City Bank of New York check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Adonis, “Joseph Doto,” payable to Alfonso Lepe for $2000, June 21, 1937. In very good to fine condition, with several vertical folds. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

395. Meyer Lansky. Legendary organized crime leader (1902–1983) who headed the notorious ‘enforcement’ syndicate Murder, Inc., which emerged in the early 1930s as successor to the warring Prohibition gangs and the old-line Mafia, and continued to operate into the 1950s. The National Shawmut Bank of Boston check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Lansky, payable to Benjamin Tishler for $20, December 10, 1938. In fine condition, with light show-through from a vertical strip of old adhesive residue on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

396. William A. Pinkerton. Son of

394. J. Edgar Hoover. Vintage matte-finish 8.5 x 11 half-

length portrait of Hoover in a handsome and youthful pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Dr. Charles D. Hart, President, Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. With best wishes for continuation of a noble and indispensable work, J. Edgar Hoover, 7/3/36.” In fine condition, with trimmed borders. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1846-1923) who himself headed the company following his father’s death. TLS signed “Wm. A. Pinkerton,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency letterhead, November 19, 1901. Letter to Max Hirsch of the Grand Opera House, in full: “As I explained to you at lunch I am very anxious to get three seats for a particular friend of mine who is Treasurer of the Pacific Coast S. S. Co. and just got in town from Seattle. If you can accommodate me by letting bearer have three seats he will gladly pay for the same and you will be conferring a great favor on.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, small pieces of old tape at the top, and light show-through from old mounting remnants on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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397. American History Starting Bid $200

398. Susan B. Anthony Starting Bid $200

399. John Jacob Astor Starting Bid $200

400. British Prime Ministers Starting Bid $200

401. British Prime Ministers

402. William Cullen Bryant

403. Businessmen

405. Benjamin Cardozo

406. Henry Clay

407. Dalai Lama

408. Charles G. Dawes

409. George Eastman

410. George Eastman

411. Eugenie

412. Cyrus W. Field

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404. Benjamin Cardozo

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413. German Chancellors

415. Jane Goodall

416. Hannibal Hamlin

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414. German Presidents

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417. Hannibal Hamlin

418. Sarah T. Hughes

419. Richard Mentor Johnson

420. Ingvar Kamprad

423. Wilson F. Warren

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422. Robert F. Kennedy

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424. Coretta Scott King

425. King Edward VII and Family

426. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia

427. King George III

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421. Joseph P. Kennedy

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428. King George V Starting Bid $200

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429. Richard Leakey and Donald Johanson

430. Georgy Malenkov

431. James V. Martin

432. Hudson Maxim

433. Golda Meir

434. Angela Merkel

435. Mother Teresa

436. Jawaharlal Nehru

437. Notables

438. Rosa Parks

439. Physicists Starting Bid $200

440. Pope Benedict XVI

443. Melvin Purvis

444. Queen Adelaide

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441. Princess Caroline

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442. Princess Grace and Family Starting Bid $200

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446. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

447. Harlan Stone

448. Robert Stroud

449. Supreme Court

451. Edward Teller

450. George Sutherland

452. Charles Thomson

455. Titanic: B. V. and Millvina Dean

456. Clyde W. Tombaugh

445. Queen Victoria

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453. Margaret Thatcher

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457. Jonathan Trumbull

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454. Titanic

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458. Vice Presidents Starting Bid $200

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459. Booker T. Washington

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aviation

460.

Hindenburg.

Set of three laserprint photos, 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 8.5, each showing a harrowing image from the Hindenburg disaster, individually signed in ballpoint or felt tip, “Robert C. Buchanan [ground crew member],” “Margherita Thielke, (Marge) age 89 witness age 11 [eye witness],” and “The tragic end of airship LZ 129 Hindenburg at Lakehurst N. J. May 6th 1937, Horst Schirmer [his father, Max Schirmer, was the aerodynamical engineer who helped design the airship].” In overall very fine condition. Starting Bid $200

461. Amy Johnson. English aviatrix (1903–1941) who became the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia; she later drowned after bailing out over the Thames. Vintage matte-finish 5.25 x 7 photo of Johnson in her aviation gear, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a crease along her shoulder and light soiling to the top. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Incredible 10-foot-long panoramic painting commemorating Lindbergh’s flight

462. Charles Lindbergh. Gargantuan original painting honoring Charles Lindbergh and the first solo transatlantic flight, measuring 95˝ long and 29˝ tall, portraying his famed 1927 flight across the Atlantic, beginning at Roosevelt Field in New York and ending in Paris. Superimposed against the map background are images of Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis. Signed in the lower right in black paint by the artist, “V. Cole, ‘70.” Framed and in very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $200

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463. Samuel P. Langley. American astronomer, physicist, and aviator

(1834-1906), who conducted some of the first manned flights with his Armyfunded Aerodrome aircraft. ALS signed “S. P. Langley,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Gran Hotel, Washington Irving letterhead, August 27, 1892. Letter to Walter Hough, in full: “Mr. Goode and I (without having absolutely determined our course) will probably leave here Monday for Cordova, and leave Cordova Tuesday evening by the Madrid Express stopping at Toledo and reaching Madrid Wednesday evening. In any case I expect to leave Madrid for Paris by the Rapid Express on Thursday afternoon (due in Paris Friday evening), and I write to ask you to please secure me in advance a good lower berth. I presume the porter of the Hotel will attend to it if desired.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Langley’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

President Coolidge bestows Lindbergh with the Medal of Honor 464. Charles Lindbergh and Calvin Coolidge.

Unique matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of President Calvin Coolidge awarding Charles Lindbergh with the Medal of Honor after the aviator’s heroic return to the United States in 1927, signed in fountain pen by both, “Calvin Coolidge” and “C. A. Lindbergh.” In fine condition, with pin holes and soiling to the borders, and Lindbergh’s signature faded but fully legible. While the esteemed award is typically reserved for Americans who exhibit military valor, Congress passed a special act to award Lindbergh with the Medal of Honor, issuing the citation: ‘For displaying heroic courage and skill as a navigator, at the risk of his life, by his nonstop flight in his airplane, the “Spirit of St. Louis,” from New York City to Paris, France, 20–21 May 1927, by which Capt. Lindbergh not only achieved the greatest individual triumph of any American citizen but demonstrated that travel across the ocean by aircraft was possible.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The founding father of rocketry works with Junkers on the development of a wood-fueled power unit for “midget aircrafts for enemy bomber combat” 465. Hermann Oberth.

Romanian and German physicist and engineer (1894–1989) considered one of the founding fathers of rocketry and astronautics. Handwritten and typed report in German, signed “H. Oberth,” three pages both sides (four handwritten pages, two typed), 8.25 x 11.75, February 22, 1945. Highly technical report of a meeting with Dr. Anselm Franz (of Junkers Flugzeug- und Motorenwerke, a major German aircraft manufacturer at that time) the previous day, concerning the development of a “wood-fueled power unit” for “midget aircrafts for enemy bomber combat.”

Oberth submits a five-point catalogue of questions to Junkers, beginning by asking if he thinks the project is viable and promising, to which Junkers replies that fundamentally, the power unit is feasible, but it is hard for him to answer the question if it would be a promising endeavor—while Oberth aims for simplicity, cheapness, and ease of use with a relatively short flying distance, Junkerswerke’s goals are quite opposite, namely achieving the highest possible flying distances with high tech devices and a relatively well trained technical crew for their jet engines. He believes it would be worthwhile to look into the development of a midget plane to fight the enemy bombers, and sees other opportunities for its use as well. Oberth, first and foremost a rocket engineer, has the intent of building a model of the power unit first, while Junkers, an airplane engineer and manufacturer, would be more likely to support the approach of designing and calculating the actual airplane first and then building a suitable engine.

Oberth continues, asking if Junkerswerke would get involved, or if not, if they would be willing to let them use their ‘LTs’ (jet engines) for the trials. Junkers says that he is overloaded with orders and cannot take on any new projects, but refers Oberth to other companies in search of new work; he also says that Junkerswerke cannot offer the LTs to Oberth for his trials because as soon as they are manufactured, they belong to the Reich. Oberth then asks if Junkers sees any hidden problems that would be easily missed by someone who is not an aircraft engineer. Junkers reiterates that he is not entirely familiar with the subject matter, but that he sees big potential problems with reaching supersonic speed, although it has been done. All difficulties seem to be due to constructive failures; therefore he recommends executing a correct design draft and calculation. He particularly recommends paying attention to the fact that “air can clearly pass by the wood pieces and that the pipes between each separate piece be as wide as possible and not bent or angled, and that the plane encounter the least possible amount of air resistance even if it is not supposed to fly far.” In fine condition, with overall toning and slight show-through from typed text. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 162 | March 7, 2018 | AVIATION

“We have always been in favor of seeing the Wrights get their reward,” writes Thomas, “but they must be content with the best that the industry can provide” 466. William T. Thomas. TLS signed “Wm. T. Thomas,” one page, 8.25 x 11,

Thomas Brothers Aeroplane Co. letterhead, September 17, 1914. Letter to Henry Woodhouse, in part: “We would be perfectly willing to pay a royalty of $200.00 per machine to the Wright Co. provided we could be shown that we would get the right kind of protection, but as to guaranteeing $5,000.00 per annum minimum royalties, as the present state of the industry in this country this would be impossible as we only know of one firm who could possibly make such an arrangement. Why is it necessary to fix on a minimum at all? A manufacturing concern cannot spring up over-night, and time must be allowed to build up a business, and to get the right kind of capital interested. We have always been in favor of seeing the Wrights get their reward, but they must be content with the best that the industry can provide, and make demands of a reasonable nature.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

467. Orville Wright. The Winters National Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to Orville Wright for $200, December 8, 1942. In fine condition, with three light vertical folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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space 468. Apollo 11. Excellent official color 10 x 8 NASA lithograph of the crew of Apollo 11 posing in their white space suits against a large lunar backdrop, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Steve Robin, Neil Armstrong,” “Michael Collins,” and “Buzz Aldrin.” In fine condition. Consignor notes that the Collins and Aldrin signatures were obtained at a much later date. Precertified Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $300

469. Neil Armstrong. Official color 8 x 10 NASA lithograph of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “Best wishes to Barbara Conway, Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11, 7/16–24/69.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface scratches and a JSA label affixed to the lower left corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. A desirable example boasting the unusual addition of the Apollo 11 mission name and dates.

Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Oversized litho inscribed to “a fellow Space Enthusiast” 470. Neil Armstrong. Uncommon official color 11 x 14

NASA lithograph of Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, his visor showing the reflection of Neil Armstrong, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gary Lorenz—With the Best Wishes of a fellow Space Enthusiast, Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, a block of overall light toning from prior display, and light contrast to the signature. An unusually large example. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

471. STS-1. Flown American flag carried aboard the Space Shuttle

Columbia on STS-1, 5.75 x 4, affixed to an 8.5 x 11 presentation certificate bearing pre-printed facsimile signatures of the crew, reading: “This flag was flown aboard Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ (STS-1), April 12–14, 1981. It is presented to you in recognition of the significant contribution you made to the success of the mission.” In fine condition, with uniform toning to the flag. Accompanied by a mat and plastic case for display.

Starting Bid $200

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472. Buzz Aldrin Starting Bid $200

473. Aldrin, Cernan, and Lovell Starting Bid $200

474. Apollo 13

475. Apollo-Soyuz

476. Neil Armstrong

477. Neil Armstrong

478. Neil Armstrong

479. Astronaut Hall of Fame

480. Gene Cernan

481. Gene Cernan

483. Charlie Duke

484. Charlie Duke

485. Yuri Gagarin

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482. Challenger: Ron McNair Starting Bid $200

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486. Gemini Astronauts Starting Bid $200

489. Yuri Malenchenko

490. Yuri Malenchenko

492. Mission Control

493. Alan Shepard

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496. Space Miscellany Starting Bid $200

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497. Space Shuttle Starting Bid $200

487. Jim Irwin

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488. ISS Flown Cover Starting Bid $200

491. Mercury Astronauts Starting Bid $200

494. Skylab Astronauts

495. Soyuz 26 and 27

498. Valentina Tereshkova

499. John Young

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art, architecture, & design “I have never really had heroes— the closest would be Alfred Stieglitz” 500. Ansel Adams. TLS, one page on the reverse of a glossy 6 x 4.25 postcard of Hurricane Ridge, postmarked June 2, 1982. Letter to Gary Lorenz, in full: “Thank you for your letter. I wish I could answer all of your questions—I just do not have the time to do them justice. I have never really had heroes—the closest would be Alfred Stieglitz, the great photographer and arbiter of art. I will say, in regards to your first question, that I agree with your assessment of Mr. Watt!” Adams adds in his own hand at the conclusion, “Bad!!” In fine condition. The “Watt” that Adams refers to was Reagan’s Secretary of the Interior James G. Watt, who was widely perceived as being hostile to environmentalism and national parks—the very places where Adams created his greatest works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

502. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi. Eminent French

501. Artists. Group of seven unsigned carte-

de-visite portraits of noted 19th-century artists, including: John Ruskin (bearing a facsimile signature), George Cruikshank, Paul Gustav Dore, Rosa Bonheur, Elizabeth Thompson, William Powell Frith, and Edwin Landseer. In overall fine condition, with some speckled staining to Ruskin. Starting Bid $200

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sculptor (1834–1904) best known for designing the Statue of Liberty. Original 9 x 7 albumen photograph of Bartholdi with 26 French delegates visiting Niagara Falls in the fall of 1886.

Bartholdi is seated in the center of the front row, holding his bowler hat in his lap. Mounted on a modern cream-colored board. In very good condition, with scattered overall creasing from mounting. Bartholdi and members of the French delegation arrived in New York City on October 25, 1886, for the dedication ceremony of the Statue of Liberty on October 28th. After the statue’s inauguration, Bartholdi and his compatriots took the opportunity to visit another popular New York attraction 400 miles to the northwest: Niagara Falls. Starting Bid $200

503. Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi.

ALS in French, signed “A. Bartholdi,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10.5, Franco American Union Committee letterhead, July 16, 1884. Letter to friend and fellow Statue of Liberty collaborator Georges Glaenzer, in part (translated): “I am in a position to speak of the Franco–American Union, seeing that I have known its story and its difficulties from the beginning. It was the result of a patriotic inspiration, born as a result of the War of 1870. That idea, conceived by a son of Alsace, a volunteer during the war, was enthusiastically greeted and supported by the most eminent, the most upstanding men one could find, the most devoted friends of the United States, those who had proved it already, at the time of the Civil War. You may categorically affirm that our undertaking will resist all low attacks and that the nationality of friend Bartholdi is well certified, seeing that his family has been French since the Treaty of Westphalia; that he is doubly French, having been born such and having to reaffirm his nationality after the War of 1870, during which he was in service the whole time…That Bartholdi has no interest in the Gaget, Gauthier and Co. firm, which is entirely separate from him. That firm, far from having made profits, has taken large losses on the work. That the contract which bound the firm was signed long before its merger with the predecessors of Mondail and Bechet.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an English translation. Bartholdi and Glaenzer collaborated extensively during the process of fundraising for, fabricating, and overseeing the permanent placement of the Statue of Liberty. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Marvelous sketch from the modernist master

504. Marc Chagall. Wonderful original ballpoint sketch of a human figure (possibly a self-portrait) accomplished by Chagall on a white 8.25 x 4.75 sheet, prominently signed across the center, “Marc Chagall, St. Paul 1972.” The sketch is embellished with a blot of green watercolor for the figure’s hair. Handsomely cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 17.5. In fine condition. An exemplary piece from a major artist of the 20th century. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Dali plans a grand painting 505. Salvador Dali. ALS in Spanish, one page, 5.5 x 7, Hotel Ritz, Barcelona letterhead, stamp-dated May 28, 1956. Letter to a gentleman, in part (translated): “Our friend Mr. Sanchez Bella has communicated his idea of my painting the Feast of Cana, which excites me. The negotiations around the great work of Santiago have started happily and I will let you know as soon as there is something concrete.”

In fine condition. A rare and fantastic autograph from the famed surrealist. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

Fabulous original sketch of the crusading Don Quixote de la Mancha 506. Salvador Dali. Signed book:

Dali on Modern Art. First edition. NY: The Dial Press, 1957. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 156 pages. Prominently signed and inscribed across an opening two-page spread in blue ballpoint, “A Margarita Robles, hommage, Dali, 1962,” with the addition of a spectacular sketch of his famed Don Quixote figure approaching a castle tower. He adds a second, miniature signature, “Dali,” below the drawing of Don Quixote. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/ None, with some minor toning and staining to boards. According to a pencil annotation on the rear endpaper, the recipient, Margarita Robles, was an actress at the La Latina theater in Madrid. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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507. Edgar Degas. Important French painter and sculptor (1834–1917) regarded as one of the founders of Impressionism.

ALS in French, signed “Degas,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to fellow painter Paul Mathey, referencing the famous art dealer Paul Durand-Ruel, in part (translated): “They treat me at Durand Ruel and at your house too, my dear Mathey, as a spoiled old child. I’ve been realizing that I am turning into that. We all have to get older and go away, and I feel as if in a hurry in all things and impatient. I may show it too much. So thank you very much. You did not want to give in to my pusher the other day, who wanted to be forgiven, and that I had too much morality. And you offer me the drawing. I take it like a wolverine. I will one day find an opportunity to avenge myself from your kindness. Thanks for the Menzel [German painter Adolph Menzel]. It’s nibbled and great anyway, with amazing strength and weight.” In fine condition, with a piece of old clear tape on the reverse of the final page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

“You have bought one of the paintings that I have sent to the exhibition of the Friends of Arts in Bordeaux” 508. Eugene Delacroix. French artist (1798–1863) who takes a place in the first rank of painters in the Romantic tradition and whose mastery of color and technique inspired both the Impressionist and Symbolist schools. ALS in French, signed “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 5.25 x 8, December 2, 1851. Letter to a gentleman arranging for the payment for one of his masterworks exhibited in Bordeaux in 1851. In full (translated): “I have received the letter in which you kindly let me know that you have bought one of the paintings that I have sent to the exhibition of the Friends of Arts in Bordeaux. I would be grateful to you if you could indeed chose the bank order for the payment of 350 francs, which is the price of my work. This payment method is much more convenient to me than the other ones.” In very good to fine condition, with a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge, and a short split to one of the intersecting folds. Delacroix sent three of his paintings to be exhibited at Bordeaux for the first annual Exposition de la Société des Amis des Arts in 1851, including the masterpiece ‘Le Christ au Jardin des Oliviers [Christ in the Garden of Olives]’ which was indeed sold for 350 francs. It is also interesting to note that this letter was written on the same day that Napoleon III organized his coup d’etat. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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The expressionist sketches the Scottish coast 509. Oskar Kokoschka. Austrian artist, poet, and playwright best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes (1886–1980). Remarkable ALS signed “OK,” one page both sides, 10 x 8, no date but circa early 1940s. Letter written from Port William, Wigtownshire, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, in part: “Although I had no permit I painted the landscape and it is nearly finished… this time the colours are subtle and like silk. The bay with waves, a long stretch of coastline, in the foreground cattle and a barn or two. And a big cloud pouring down in a shower.” Kokoschka fills the right side of the page with a sketch of the painting he describes.

He continues: “I wonder whether you need money as soon as I do and whether Betty, the dear girl will give it to us? Do your best and write me soon…I have done quite a lot of very good water-colour sketches of all the fishes, pheasants, rabbits and partridges I ate afterwards (what always makes me feel like a cannibal and leaves a rather uncertain feeling in my belly!) Anyhow the sketches will be very useful for your paintings during winter. How is London? How is dear Catherine?…There is at an hour’s walk from where I live a beautiful medieval castle of the Marquess of Bute…Drumwall is the castle called…I think it is lovely, in a beautiful park…Your colours I did not use…much too precious…I think people will soon realize what value is now in money with all the men in store, considering the war-situation. I will nothing write here but I think they do still what they did now for 10 years. They pray to the lord and leave him all the work they should do instead.”

In fine condition, with a small area of paper loss to the top edge. Kokoschka made six extended trips to Galloway between 1941 and 1946, visiting Elrig near Port William. A superb letter boasting an original sketch by a major artist of the 20th century. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Kandinsky’s art honored in a special edition 510. Wassily Kandinsky. Pioneering Russian artist (1866–1944) who takes a place among the seminal figures in the development of abstract art. Scarce TLS in French, signed “Kandinsky,” one page on a 6 x 4 postcard, July 30, 1933. Letter to Andre de Ridder, requesting copies of the issue of ‘Selection’ devoted to his artwork, in part (translated): “I have not received the books. Would you be so kind to let me know when you send a copy on Holland directly to my address…And finally the ex 20. to Mr. Grohmann? I would be grateful…P.S. Please fix the address of Mr. Prof. Dr. Alois Schardt on the list I gave you, this is no longer Halle, but Berlin, National Gallery, where he is now Director.” A diagonal crease to the lower left and a small tear to right edge, otherwise fine condition. Andre de Ridder was the editor of the Belgian periodical ‘Selection,’ which published a special issue on Kandinsky in July 1933. The “Mr. Grohmann” referenced is Will Grohmann, an important art critic and author of a book on Kandinsky who also contributed to the issue of ‘Selection.’ An exceedingly desirable letter directly concerning his work. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

511. Karl Lagerfeld. German fashion designer and photographer (born 1933). ALS in French, one page both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, personal monogrammed letterhead, February 12, 1990.

Letter to a French writer expressing his interest in and admiration for a book about Versailles and Louis XV’s daughters, known as Mesdames de France. In full (translated): “I only wanted to congratulate you for your book about Mesdames de France.

It is marvelously researched and brilliantly written. A lot of books on historical matters do not have both qualities. According to Pierre Lemoine, Madame Adelaide [Louis XV’s daughter] has had 13 different rooms in Versailles along her life. I have bought many copies of your book in order to offer them to my relatives because this book is really exciting. With all my congratulations.” In fine condition. A desirable example embodying Lagerfeld’s passion for 18th-century France. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Matisse to his daughter, a model and muse: “Did you go see the Spanish exhibit at the Petit Palais Paris? And the new rooms at the Louvre?”

512. Henri Matisse. ALS in French, signed “H.,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 10.25, no date. Letter to his daughter Marguerite, “My dear Marg,” in part (translated): “Marquet arrived yesterday. He is already much better today than he was the last days in Paris. He brought me your two letters. Here are my answers: As for the Landsberg…don’t worry about it, but have them rephotographed anyway. I am waiting what Desjardins has to say, but he, did you say as I told you to: what do you base your confidence on, considering you’ve never been that afraid? What was his answer? How was the festival? Did you go see the Spanish exhibit at the Petit Palais Paris? And the new rooms at the Louvre? Did you show Desjardins what you sent to Sebileau? It seems clear to me. What does he think of it?” In the left margin, he adds: “Use Jean to take care of the ivy by the veranda. It covers the gutter and needs to be cut back and attached in front.” At the top of the page, he writes: “You will receive the oil; it didn’t get sent until the 15th of April.”

Matisse continues: “Remember that it is because the ring of the trachea that has been cut has not developed, he said that he would cut back the cartilage a little to enlarge it. Tell Desjardins when you see him. I haven’t had time to work out my contract with Halv. Bernheim. I’ll do it one of these days.—Amusing, the Derain-Halvorsen divorce, the court. To move around the oak frame is too large. What is needed it something smaller. It shouldn’t be bigger than 1 m of the hanging rail. I’ll see what you will suggest.” Matisse sketches a quick diagram of boxes. In the left margin, he writes: “I am expecting Romains and his wife for dinner with Marquet. I hope you will get back in shape for your operation. I send hugs to all four of you. H.” In fine condition. A significant letter from Matisse to his daughter, who acted as his model, muse, and manager. Here, he touches upon his work—referring to his 1914 portrait of Yvonne Landsberg—and her ailment—Marguerite wore a black ribbon around her neck to hide a three-inch scar from surgery on her trachea and larynx, as seen in Matisse’s many famous portraits of her. He also refers to his lifelong friend, the Fauvist painter Albert Marquet, as well as the world-famous Louvre Museum. A desirable autograph letter boasting a number of important associations. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Millais writes to Tennyson: “The illustrations are certainly the very best rendering of English landscape in engraving I have seen” 513. John Everett Millais.

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829–1896) who was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 5, 1861. Letter to Alfred, Lord Tennyson. In part: “In looking over some very beautiful unpublished wood engravings from Birket Foster it occurred to me how valuable it would be if they could be published with some half dozen descriptive lines of yours…The illustrations are certainly the very best rendering of English landscape in engraving I have seen…worthy of something better than a hodgepodge of poets…I should have sent you the drawings of Mrs. Tennyson.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, and a small separation to hinge.

Tennyson declined and Tom Taylor wrote the text for Myles Birket Foster’s distinguished publication entitled Pictures of English Landscape in 1863. The book was bound in an elaborate casing by Owen Jones and presented to the public as a gift-book to be enjoyed by the fireside over the festive season. A fantastic letter connecting these several prominent 19th-century British artists. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

514. Joan Miro. Bold

vintage fountain pen signature, “Espagne (Tarragone) Montroig, 7.8.29, au pour souvenir de, Miro!,” on the reverse of a 3.5 x 5.5 Spanish postcard. In fine condition. In fine condition, with partial delamination between the front and back of the postcard. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Monet works in London: “But what weather and how desperate I was thinking of the impossibility to paint!”

515. Claude Monet. ALS in French, signed “Your old Claude,” six pages on three sheets (two adjoining), 5 x 8, Savoy Hotel, London letterhead, February 14, 1900. Letter to his wife Alice, in part (translated): “Unfortunately my darling, these lines will arrive with a little delay, because having worked tonight at the hospital, I was back too late to enjoy mail but you will be compensated by learning that finally I’m working. I was despaired with this dreadful weather, because when it’s not a fog to see nothing, it’s snow, squalls, maybe worse than what you have. Last night it was scary, an impossible mess, it was hard to find cabs and we were expected to dine with Mr. Dewhurst. I had sent a dispatch to Michel because as I’ve not seen him since Sunday I began to be worried and to fear an accident at skating. He came over and had fun with Mr. Dewhurst who is a funny guy, very enthusiastic, but who sees well the stupidity of this Chamberlain, and who even sees England absolutely lost [the Boer War]. We had a good meal and went to the Princess Palace, but you had to see the exit: what a snowstorm!

Finally, after a lot of trouble, we were able to get a cab to drop off Mr. Dewhurst at his hotel, and me at the Savoy, and Michel at Waterloo. But what weather and how desperate I was thinking of the impossibility to paint! Fortunately, the day was better than I thought, I was able to work before and after lunch from my window and at 5 o’clock by a beautiful sunset in the mist, I could start at the hospital. If only you could have seen how beautiful it was. I wish you had been by my side on this terrace. It seemed to be cold. I didn’t realize because I was deeply involved in my work with enthusiasm and with the new things but how difficult it will be. I was about to paint when the treasurer of the hospital came to invite me for a tea at his home, but what he did not understand was that I could not leave my canvas. I’ve tried to tell him not in a good English but by gestures...Ten minutes later this good man brought me the cup of tea with toast and cakes which made me happy. Michel came back for lunch this morning. He is in all the ardor of skating…I hope you have finally received Martha’s letter, but I am quite sad to know you with this bad weather when I am so alone. I regularly receive your good letters which makes me a great pleasure, but I would be happier if I knew that for you both the hours are more pleasant, and it would be fine while working to know that the weather can help you to have some walks and some distractions. So be strong in thinking that I’m working. I kiss you tenderly as well as Germaine.” He adds a postscript: “P.S. I did not tell you that I had not bad news from Clemenceau. His secretary informed me that he was unable to answer me but this morning, he wrote that he is better and sent me an extraordinary letter for the famous wife of the Minister (Margot) [Margot Asquith, Clemenceau’s friend].” In fine condition.

At the beginning of February 1900, Monet returned to London to capture the mists on the Thames. He moved to the Savoy Hotel, and from his bedroom, he executed a series of paintings of Parliament and bridges of Waterloo and Charing Cross. In this remarkable letter, he discusses the difficulty of his work in the rainy London weather, visiting with his son Michel, and his friend Georges Clemenceau. A remarkable ‘slice of life’ from the renowned Impressionist, describing the intensity of his artistic process—”I could not leave my canvas.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Donating a “modest bill of one hundred francs” to victims of the 1906 Courrieres mine disaster 516. Claude Monet. Desirable ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, Giverny Par Vernon letterhead, March 21, 1906. In part (translated): “In reply to your letter of the 15th of October I have the honor to reply that it is not possible for me to participate in the raffle that you organize in favor of the victims of the Courier and having nothing possible to give, it will do you to receive this modest bill of one hundred francs which will prove to you my good will and the share I take in this terrible catastrophe.” In fine condition. On March 10, 1906, the Courrieres mine disaster, Europe’s worst mining accident, caused the death of 1,099 miners in Northern France. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

“The only interesting autographs, are those that are discovered, and not those that we ask for, Claude Monet” 517. Claude Monet. Large and highly

desirable AQS in French on an off-white 6.75 x 4.5 sheet, in full (translated): “The only interesting autographs, are those that are discovered, and not those that we ask for, Claude Monet.” A collector’s notation in the lower left dates the piece to October 2, 1922. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, and light toning to the lower half. By this late period of his life Monet was nearly blind, hence his large, deliberate handwriting. A superb exemplar of the great Impressionist’s autograph.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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518. Edvard Munch. Influential

Norwegian painter and printmaker (1863–1944) known for his intense and evocative treatment of psychological themes. ALS in German, one page both sides, 8.75 x 11.5, [annotated in pencil, June 20, 1932]. Letter to the director of the Kunsthaus Zurich, W i l h e l m Wa r t mann, whose portrait Munch painted in 1923. In part (translated): “In our telephone conversation, we agreed that you should send me for the time being 6000 Sw. Francs. The etching conversation I will send you Monday. As I have communicated in a postcard from Kragno it is necessary for me now to have my paintings back. I’m still working on the trilogy, ‘The Wedding of the Bohemian.’ I’ll continue on the series ‘Death of the Bohemian,’ ‘The Wedding of the Bohemian,’ and so on.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

Original mixed media artwork by the modern color field painter 519. Robert Natkin. American painter (1930–2010) associated with abstract expressionism and color field painting. Colorful original artwork by Robert Natkin accomplished in acrylic and glued paper on a 7.75 x 7.5 sheet, signed at the bottom in pencil, “Natkin.” The painting has been applied to a slightly larger 8.25 x 8.25 sheet, signed and inscribed in the lower border in pencil, “Merry Christmas Hal, love from Bob, Judy & Joshua.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a catalog from Natkin’s 1980 exhibition at Tortue Gallery. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Supremely rare check signed “Pablo Ruiz Picasso”

520. Pablo Picasso. Banque Nationale pour le Commerce et l’Industrie check, 7.25 x 3.25, filled out and signed by Picasso,

“Pablo Ruiz Picasso,” payable to Henri Prejger for ?689.35, August 1, 1964. In fine condition, with a block of faint toning to the endorsement side. Henri and Dorothey Prejger were early collectors of Picasso’s works. A decidedly rare format boasting an even more elusive full signature—not only is this the first Picasso-signed check we have offered, but it is also the only instance in which we have ever offered an item signed “Pablo Ruiz Picasso.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

521. Pablo Picasso. Commemorative cover bearing two

Czechoslovakian postage stamps designed by Picasso, prominently signed in blue ballpoint, “Picasso.” Postmarked January 20, 1951. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

522. Camille Pissarro. Acclaimed Impressionist and NeoImpressionist painter (1830–1903). ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page, 5 x 8, November 29, 1895. Untranslated letter to his son Felix Pissarro, who followed in his father’s footsteps as a painter, etcher, and caricaturist. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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523.

Hiram Powers. American

neoclassical sculptor (1805-1873). Vintage 2.25 x 4 carte-devisite photo of a bust sculpture of Proserpine in profile, signed in the lower border in black ink, “By. Hiram Powers.” Published

by L. Powers of Florence. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

525. Auguste Rodin. LS in

French, signed “Aug. Rodin,” one page, 3.75 x 6, no date. Untranslated letter to Blanche Marchesi in Paris, responding to an invitation. In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Renoir authenticates his ‘Girl in the Yellow Hat’ 524. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Exquisite matte-finish 6.25 x

10.5 photographic print of Renoir’s 1885 painting entitled ‘Girl in the Yellow Hat,’ signed in the lower border black ink, “Renoir.”

Lower border also bears official certification stamps in French signed by the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, to authenticate Renoir’s signature, adding the date of January 10, 1911. Matted to an overall size of 11 x 15.5. Some scattered surface marks and mild foxing to the lower border, otherwise fine condition. A nice example of one of the Impressionist’s portraits. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The famed sculptor writes to the Belle Epoque composer 526. Auguste Rodin. ALS in

French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4 x 6.25, no date. Letter to composer Charles Gounod. In full (translated): “I knew that it was on the 20th and I thought the 20th was Thursday…I send you the enclosed card to prove my truthfulness.” In fine condition. A desirable piece of correspondence between two persons of note. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

527. Félicien Rops. Belgian

artist (1833– 1898) known primarily as a printmaker in etching and aquatint. ALS in French, signed “F. R.,” one page, 4.75 x 6, postmarked December 1895. Letter to influential art critic and author Gustave Geffroy, in part (translated): “Felicien Rops sends his compliments to Gustave Geffroy and lets him know that, forced to go to his doctor, he will not be able to stay at home this afternoon.” In fine condition, with adhesive residue to the perimeter. Accompanied by a printed obituary notice. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“In the opinion of the painters, of those I know sincere, the last paintings are the best” 528. Paul Signac. ALS in French, signed “P. S.,” eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 6.25 x 7, personal monogrammed letterhead, no date. Letter to his friend, the painter Henri Person, offering advice, discussing a failed exhibition, and critiquing some of his contemporaries. In part (translated): “The painting looks well on this white background and I am happy with the effect and the presentation. There are enough paintings. In the opinion of the painters, of those I know sincere, the last paintings are the best. Do not ask for more. The little party last Monday was not as good as expected. When I arrived last Saturday at the same time as Fénéon who was back from Germany, the catalog and the posters were not ready. We only had them on Monday night. So only few people that day except a few friends not awaited have come over and some painters who make the open tour of Monday. Finally this ceremony does not matter and yesterday there were already more people. Sold a big drawing. Paris is sad and black. Yesterday committee, after tomorrow general meeting. Tuesday committee again. Then after I will go. It’s dark. And you, friend, do you work ? Live, my good Person, live better and more. Embrace sensations. You will see when years will accumulate, how much you will regret not having enjoyed better the life. You have all that you need to be a good painter and a happy man. You know if I bother you with my advice tell me. And on the contrary if you want to hear me, it’s always with a great pleasure that I will tell you what I think it must be. Not the goodness. Who knows except the pope where is the good and the bad?…Sunday the 7th, first event of the year at 6:50 in Cannes. I will try to be there. Do you know that you have put anxiety in the Luce’s soul? When you told her, oh young man, that I’m going into trouble with my Sindbad [Signac’s boat]—I had to secure her, because I’m completely satisfied with this excellent boat. Be sure that I’m not an enemy of this royal’s talking. Let’s ‘joke a little’—I’ve seen awful Theos and some wretched Lebasques, and some sour Manguins, at Manzic’s gallery next to some funny Bonnards and some vigorous Valtats—Theo, it’s heartbreaking.” In fine condition, with small staple hole to the upper left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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529. Paul Signac. French neoimpressionist painter (1863–1935) who, working with Georges Seurat, helped develop the Pointillist style.

Fabulous original pencil sketch of the landscape of Arezzo, Italy, with the famous Arezzo Cathedral dominating the skyline, accomplished by Signac on an off-white 7 x 4.75 album page; the reverse bears handwritten notes in French by the artist, headed “Arezzo.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Lautrec requests his works from his father 530. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Im-

portant 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. Rare ALS in French, signed “Henri,” two pages, 4.25 x 6.75, May 15, [no year, possibly 1895]. Letter to his father Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec, in part (translated): “Please send me the pictures I sent to Albi. I am asked for them and as they are no longer mine I am in a bad position.” In fine condition, with two small bits of old tape to the reverse of each page. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. An intriguing, cryptic letter referencing some of his works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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A letter to a fellow impressionist, van Rysselberghe

531. Henri de ToulouseLautrec. ALS in French, signed

“H. T. Lautrec,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, postmarked February 19, 1892.

Untranslated letter to the Belgian artist Theo van Rysselberghe. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Toulouse-Lautrec’s own hand. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $500

Warhol shoots a Studio 54 birthday bash for model Jerry Hall 532. Andy Warhol. Exceptional 10 x 8 gelatin silver photograph by Andy Warhol of model Jerry Hall at her Studio 54 birthday party on July 3, 1980, showing Keith Richards socializing in the background. Executed in 1980. Lower right corner bears an Andy Warhol blindstamp. The reverse bears Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts stamps, pencil notations along top edge, “FL08.00173,” and is stamp-dated, “Jul 3 1980.” In fine condition. This work is part of a database maintained by Christie’s to substantiate provenance in the future and supply relevant information to the Andy Warhol Catalogue Raisonne. Deriving from the personal collection of the influential pop artist, this uncommon image captures the extravagant nightlife at the famed Studio 54. Starting Bid $200

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Warhol’s ‘Red Elvis, 1962’ 533. Andy Warhol. Iconic exhibition book page showing his artwork entitled ‘Red Elvis, 1962,’ 8 x 10.25, boldly signed and inscribed along the bottom in black felt tip, “Robyn / Andy Warhol.”

Removed from the 1978 German exhibition book entitled ‘Andy Warhol: Ein Buch zur Ausstellung im Kunsthaus Zurich [A Book for the Exhibition at the Kunsthaus Zurich].’ In fine condition.

Consignor notes that this originates from the personal collection of artist Robyn Geddes, who worked for Andy Warhol at The Factory from 1978 to 1983. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

534. Andy Warhol. Interview magazine from September 1982, Vol. XII, No. 9, 11 x 17, 108 pages, with Bette Midler on the front cover, vertically signed over her image in black felt tip by Warhol. In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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535. James Abbott McNeill Whistler. Uncommon ALS in pencil, signed “J Mc: N. Whistler,” one page, 6 x 4, no date.

In part: “I do hope you are quite well again—and perhaps you will look in tomorrow after dusk.” In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold and some light stains to the upper left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Planning the world-famous Guggenheim

536. Frank Lloyd Wright. DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, City of New York Department of Housing and Buildings letterhead, February 13, 1957. An amendment to the plans of his tremendously famous creation, the Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue. In part: “In lieu of the original design bearing condition, which is 5 ton soil, approval is requested of a substitute bearing condition at Column L-5, which is a concrete foundation of a prior building on the site. The concrete foundation is 6’ x 12’ x 8’ deep resting on rock. Column L-5 would be centered on the foundation as shown on the sketch.” Under the typed amendment is a sketch of the proposed amendment to the column, done in another hand. Boldly signed near the top in fountain pen by Wright. In very good condition, with two punch holes to top corners, small areas of paper loss and small tears to edges, and scattered creases. Accompanied by a color 16.5 x 14 copy of Wright’s drawing of the plans for the Guggenheim Museum. The cylindrical building would be Wright’s last—and arguably most well-known—work, as he passed away just six months before the museum opened its doors to the public. A magnificent document related to this landmark work of 20th century architecture.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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537. Pierre Alechinsky

538. Architects

539. James Bama

541. Ivan Chermayeff

542. Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac

543. Jacob Epstein

546. Ernest Meissonier

547. Joan Miro

550. Norman Rockwell

551. Victor Vasarely

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545. Roy Lichtenstein Starting Bid $200

549. Gerhard Richter Starting Bid $200

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540. Alexander Calder Starting Bid $200

544. Hans Hartung Starting Bid $200

548. Henry Moore Starting Bid $200

552. Ai Weiwei

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comic art & animation 1962 Crumb comic starring his insecure alter-ego, Little Billy Bean 553. Robert Crumb.

Early and original complete comic strip, signed “R. Crumb,” on both sides of a 6.75 x 8.5 off-white lightly lined sheet, titled “A Sad Comic Strip,” dated St. Patrick’s Day 1962, starring Little Billie Bean.

All twelve ‘panels’ feature Billy lying flat on his back, with thought balloons above each sketch.

His thoughts read: “I am completely confused.

I utterly don’t know what to do.” “Should I lay here or should I get up?” “There surely isn’t any sense in getting up, since I have no purpose, no goal, no reason for doing anything.” “My life is without meaning. All is chaos and confusion. I might as well lay here till I rot.” “What’s the use in getting up and trying to do anything? It’s all so futile. Why struggle? Why fight for survival? It’s all for nothing.” “Maybe it wouldn’t be for nothing if there was something to believe in. Something of joy and love.” “But there isn’t. Not for me, anyway. For me there is nothing. I’ve tried in vain, struggled and strived for years and years to get love, and peace, and understanding.” “All I ever got for all the effort was frustration, heart-ache, despair, confusion. All my dreams have been shattered. Life has let me down.” “So why go on? Why go on feeling frustrated and lonely and depressed. I must come to accept my lot.” “I must accept defeat. I must give myself up to emptiness, blankness. A life without caring, without striving. A life without life. A state of vegetation.” “So I’ll lay here till my heart stops beating and life goes out of me. Till death and oblivion overtake me.” In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. An early and most likely unpublished example from the influential cartoonist, whose original artwork is very scarce and of ever-increasing desirability. Starting Bid $300

Disney and a beaver for the True-Life Adventures series 554. Walt Disney. Amusing vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Disney pictured with a beaver, presumably as a publicity stunt for the release of the 1950 short film In Beaver Valley, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joe, Best wishes, Walt Disney.” In fine condition, with some creasing to the upper left corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A truly uncommon signed image relating to one of Disney’s much adored nature documentaries from the True-Life Adventures series. In Beaver Valley won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Subject, Two-Reel at the 23rd Academy Awards. Starting Bid $300

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555. Chuck Jones. Original

pencil sketch of Bugs Bunny on an off-white 2.75 x 4.75 card, signed and inscribed below, “For Bobby—Bugs Bunny & Chuck Jones, 1981.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 7.5 x 9.5. In fine condition, with faint edge toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

556. Charles Schulz. Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Earl with every best wish—Charles M. Schulz,” who adds a wonderful full-length sketch of Snoopy on an offwhite 5.25 x 3.25 card. Collector’s notations on the reverse indicate that the signature was received on October 10, 1964.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce sketch of the elusive Woodstock 557. Charles Schulz. Original signed ink sketch on the reverse of a 4 x 8.75 Peanuts greeting card, showing Woodstock perched on the top of a flower, signed below, “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. Schulz sketches of Woodstock, the feathered best friend of Snoopy, remain very scarce and highly sought after. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Remarkable Sleeping Beauty action scene envisioned by Eyvind Earle

558. Maleficent and Prince Phillip concept artwork from Sleeping Beauty by Eyvind Earle. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Beautiful original concept painting by Eyvind Earle featuring the climactic battle scene between Maleficent and Prince Phillip, signed in the lower right corner in paint, “Eyvind Earle.” Accomplished in tempera on 15 x 6.75 artist’s board. In fine condition, with typical tack holes to corners. Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. An action-packed original painting by true Disney master. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

559. Bashful production cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original

production cel featuring Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing him peeking out and sheepishly tugging his long white beard. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 5.5 x 5.5. Mat dimensions are 13.75 x 16.75. Reverse retains a portion of the original Courvoisier Galleries label. In very good condition, with some cracking, chipping, and peeling to paint.

Starting Bid $200

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561. Disney Models

560. Milton Caniff

563. Bob Givens Starting Bid $200

567. Chuck Jones Starting Bid $200

562. Disney Musicians

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564. Chester Gould Starting Bid $200

568. Charles Schulz Starting Bid $200

570. Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

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565. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera Starting Bid $200

566. Jiminy Cricket Starting Bid $200

569. Chris Van Allsburg and Matt Groening Starting Bid $200

571. Myron Waldman Starting Bid $200

572. George Wildman Starting Bid $200

literature 573. Guillaume Apollinaire. In-

fluential French poet and playwright (1880–1918) credited with coining the word ‘surrealism,’ writing some of the earliest works to be described as such.

ALS in French, one page, 4.25 x 5.25, no date. Untranslated letter to a colleague, L. Besse, accepting an invitation to meet at a cafe and agreeing to say a few words at the end of the banquet if “Roinard” wants. Toning and a couple tiny tears to edges, and slight mirroring and brushing to ink, otherwise fine condition.

Paul-Napoleon Roinard was a painter, poet, and close friend of Apollinaire. They had co-authored La Poesie Symboliste together in 1908, which contained lectures delivered at the Salon des Artistes Independants. A very scarce letter from the poet who would be wounded in World War I and never recover before succumbing to the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 at age 38. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

575. Andre Breton. French writer and poet (1896–1966) best known as the founder of Surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 4 x 5.5, May 9, 1933. Letter to his dear friend, Rene Laporte, in full (translated): “Enclosed is the small text that I told you about. It is not particularly impressive from a typographical point of view but I do think it is very meaningful.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Breton’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Scarce autograph of the revered French poet 574. Charles Baudelaire. Influential nineteenthcentury French writer (1821–1867) best known for his highly imaginative and experimental verse, including the seminal 1857 collection Les Fleurs du Mal. ANS in French, signed “Ch. Baudelaire,” one page, 4 x 1.5, no date. In full (translated): “I have just read your admirable text study on Aretin, and I was taking the occasion on this day of loitering to come and show you my gratitude for such a great pleasure.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold. Pietro Aretino was a 16th-century Italian writer and satirist who is credited with the development of modern ‘literary pornography.’ In one of his prose poems, Baudelaire mentions the ‘divine Aretino’ and his ‘precious sonnets and curious satirical poems.’ A desirable example associating two writers of prominence.Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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Scarce fragment from a Robert Burns letter on “Rhymes”

576. Robert Burns. Eminent Scottish poet and songwriter (1759–1796) who was a seminal figure of the Romantic move-

ment and whose verses and songs (including ‘Auld Lang Syne’) take a place among the most durable and beloved works in the history of Western literature. Ink signature, “Rob’t Burns,” on an off-white 8.5 x .5 slip clipped from the end of an autograph letter. The closing fragment reads: “shall ever be, Sir, your deeply indebted and most obedient humble sevt.” The reverse reads: “value as his Rhymes: I beg your permission, Sir, from time to.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

577. Raymond Chandler. TLS signed “Ray,”

one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 25, 1953. Letter to “Swanie,” his agent H. N. Swanson, concerning the plagiarism of his work, in part: “Surely if that is so, it is up to you to recover the check for the story on which we made a deal. Bay City Blues is not of course your baby, but it might be possible to get an undertaking from them to print an apology and state the facts. I don’t know much about N. Y. state criminal law, but I know how to find out. If this is larceny, then there should be a remedy. I have in mind to ask Harry Steeger for a total reassignment of all rights to all my stories published in any magazine they own, and to offer him as inducement a right of one republication of any story of mine outside the ‘cannibalized’ group, but a non-assignable right which must be used by a magazine at the time owned by Popular. However, I await your advice and approval. Maybe I don’t have to offer him anything.” Chandler makes a few handwritten corrections to the text, and the upper left bears ink notations in another hand.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Let us save the tomorrows for work”

578. Samuel L. Clemens. Desirable AQS on an off-white

10.25 x 7 card bearing an affixed portrait of the author. In full: “To Lady Campbell Clarke, greeting & salutation—and these, to-wit: Let us save the tomorrows for work. Truly yours, Mark Twain, New York, Aug. 3/07.” In fine condition, with light toning to the edges and corners, and moderate silvering to the image. A highly appealing, boldly signed piece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“I am bringing a libel suit & I want these papers as evidence” 579. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “Mark,” one page

both sides, 4.5 x 7, April 9, 1874. Letter to Jerome B. Stillson, managing editor of the New York World. In full: “Will you please have all the exchanges saved & put by for me that contain that silly item that I have ‘received & paid the bill for a complimentary supper given to me in Hartford?’ In confidence, I am bringing a libel suit & I want these papers as evidence. Don’t mention it.

We shall arrive at the Windsor Hotel Wednesday evening next, & remain over Thursday. My wife is not strong, & we are away for the summer. Try to drop in there; I want to talk business, & I never find you at the office. Now send a note to the office of the hotel, saying what hour you’ll call.” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds and a diagonal crease. The New York World’s ‘exchanges’ were copies of other newspapers it received in exchange for copies of its own issues. Apparently, the New York Post had run a piece stating, ‘Mark Twain recently received and paid the bill for a complimentary supper tendered him in Hartford,’ which was then reprinted in several other newspapers. The claim was refuted in Charles Dudley Warner’s Hartford Courant on April 10th. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Hart Crane evokes Melville and Poe during a cruise from New York to London 580. Hart Crane. ALS signed “Hart,” three pages on two

adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Cunard Line letterhead, December 9, 1928. Letter to his good friend Samuel Loveman of New York’s Rowfant Book Shop, written aboard the “Tuscania, Off Newfoundland,” in part: “Ahoy Sam! The ship is rearing like a high-strung broncho—and I’m out walking the quarter deck much of the time—enjoying the rythmical lift and plunge of it. We’ve had high seas running and sleet and rain since Sandy Hook and I’ve been down for every meal. O it’s great!

The bad gin pains are leaving my head—and taking only the bad memories with them—not the pleasant thoughts of you and Mary and others. This is a pleasant boat—not at all crowded—and such nice people. English servants know how to be pleasant as well as efficient. And of course I would be given the only really handsome English waiter in the salon! Rather tough food—but I’m getting used to it. The whisky—which is all I’ve tried thus far — is like balm of Giliad—or whatever Poe said. A little goes a long ways—and really doesn’t sadden one.” As a postscript, he adds: “Melville makes fine reading on this trip.” In fine condition, with light show-through from writing on opposing sides. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in his own hand.

A fabulous letter, as Crane speaks of two titans of American literature—Edgar Allan Poe and Herman Melville. He specifically alludes to a line from Poe’s classic, The Raven: ‘Is there—is there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me, I implore! Quoth the Raven ‘Nevermore.’’ In the postscript, he makes reference to Melville’s famed seafaring tales, including his magnum opus Moby Dick. The recipient, Samuel Loveman, was a poet, critic, and bookseller known for his associations and correspondence with Crane and H. P. Lovecraft. An absolutely beautiful specimen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200 www.RRAuction.com | 193

581. Philippe N é r i c a u l t Destouches. French

dramatist (1680–1754) who authored 22 plays during his career, including several comedies. ALS in French, signed “Destouches,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9.5, August 1701. Letter to a friend, apologizing for his laziness and commenting extensively on troop movements and battles of the War of Spanish Succession. In part (translated): “Each story has its own fantasy; but it is very certain that it is entirely to our advantage, and that our troops, who were the few in number, did incredible things, it was said that each soldier was a hero, and was obliged to yield to the multitude, and the Germans have lost much more than we have, although they have been in this action, numbering 17,000 men, as against only 3,000. The Count of Tesse recently sent a letter to His Excellency the Most Reverend [Marquis von Puysieulx] that our troops since this meeting have twice presented a battle at the P. Eugene, without his having consented to accept it, and the army of this prince lacking everything; that it has been three days without bread, and that it appears that the Emperor is unable to assist it. We expect from day to day the news of some shining action.” In very good to fine condition, with soiling, light staining, and two small areas of paper loss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Dickens replies to an “amusing and curious book” 582. Charles Dickens. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Gad’s Hill Place letterhead, July 1, 1867. Letter to C. A. Wheeler, in part: “I beg you to accept my apologies for having omitted to send you until now, my subscription to your amusing and curious book. Absence and constant occupation have occasioned my correspondence to fall sadly in arrear.” In fine condition, with a light stain to the upper left side. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature, and an engraving of Gad’s Hill. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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586. Arthur Conan Doyle.

584. Charles Dickens. Ink signature, “Charles Dickens,” on an off-white 2 x .5 slip affixed to a slightly larger mount. In very good condition, with moderate overall soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

585. Charles Dickens. Desirable bank check, 7.5 x 3.25,

filled out and signed by Dickens, “Charles Dickens,” payable to self for £5, May 31, 1869. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, and multiple small holes to the left side. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

ALS, one page, 4.25 x 7, Undershaw letterhead, no date but circa 1906–1907.

Boldly penned letter to fellow writer Frankfort Moore, in part: “Could you leave it open? I shall, I think, be within 16 miles of Lewes that day, seeing my fiancee. My engagement is not for the press yet, but it exists. If I might bring her down in the motor (Miss Leckie the name) & present her to Mrs. Frankfort Moore I would try to do so.” In fine condition, with light toning at the top and bottom from old tape residue on the reverse.

Doyle married Jean Elizabeth Leckie on September 18, 1907.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

587. Ralph Waldo Emerson. ALS

signed “R. W. Emerson,” one page both sides, 3.5 x 5.25, April 23. Letter to Mrs. Arnold, in part: “In reply to your kind note, will you let me come to you on Saturday at 1 o’clock. You need not reply, as this is the day your note names. My daughter means to call on you at an earlier day, as she will not be able to accompany me on Saturday.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the left edge, and a small rust stain to the upper left corner. Accompanied by an unsigned portrait. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“I see no reason why a man should not write about anything he wants to” 588. William Faulkner. Rare ALS signed “Wm. Faulkner,” one page, 8.5 x 11, March 16, 1937. Letter to William Stevens at Swarthmore College, in full: “Thank you for your letter about ‘Jefferson’ article. I see no reason why a man should not write about anything he wants to, granted he either knows about it or feels deeply and sincerely about it. Carry on with it and good luck to you.” In fine condition, with two light spots of toning to the right edge. Accompanied by the original Twentieth Century-Fox mailing envelope addressed in Faulkner’s hand, incorporating his signature, “Wm. Faulkner,” in the return address area.

The original recipient, William Stevens, earned his B.A. from Swarthmore in the same year with a thesis titled ‘The Jefferson Chronicles of William Faulkner.’ Jefferson, the fictional town in a number of Faulkner’s works, was based on Oxford, Mississippi, where the author lived for most of his life. Faulkner’s screenwriting stint in Hollywood in the late 1930s and early 1940s provided an important source of income that his “serious” works did not.

While he refused to adapt any of his own works to the screen, Faulkner did produce screenplays for a handful of classics (and contributed to several more), including The Big Sleep and To Have and Have Not. A fantastic, elusive handwritten letter by a major figure of modern literature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

589. Ian Fleming. TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian,” one page, 8 x 10, personal

letterhead, September 11, 1962. Letter to Albert D. Cohen, in full: “Thank you very much indeed for keeping in touch and I am much impressed by your brochure, except that from photographs their [sic] seem to be a whole lot of goods on the shelves but nobody actually buying them! Perhaps you have managed to tempt some customers in by now! I have absolutely no news for you as my life has been totally uneventful, but I hope you were amused by the profile of me in Life of August 8th. I hope you and the family are happy and flourishing and I send you all my affectionate wishes. Come over soon” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Written to a spy under his Kemsley cover 590. Ian Fleming. TLS signed “Yours ever, Ian Fleming,” one

page both sides, 8 x 10, Kemsley House letterhead, November 16, 1951. Letter to journalist and spy Antony Terry, in part: “The attached is self-explanatory and will, of course, result in a vast saving of energy and expense. You should have a much easier life and at the same time have more leisure to pursue news features and features which can be airmailed. I hope the quantity of your coverage won’t diminish too much since we want to keep our editors happy and at the same time keep alive our syndication services which do not depend greatly on spot-news. You will also have far more leisure to devote to ‘The Sunday Times.’

Your last piece was voted at ‘The Sunday Times’ conference the best foreign despatch from any centre for months past. It is a great question whether we shall really need the office and Miss Michelau under the new regime…Incidentally, I think I shall be packing Stanbury up, also with much regret. Hamburg is comparatively unproductive and his retainer is rather on the high side. [Fleming handwrites: But this is not decided yet]. Personally, I think the whole service will benefit from this reorientation and we all look forward to providing foreign coverage for our editors which is really 100% exclusive.” In fine condition, with two file holes, three horizontal folds, and a rusty paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by a five-page carbon copy report sent to Felming by Terry, containing details on expenditures and potential cost-cutting measures. While working as foreign manager of the Kemsley newspaper group’s Sunday Times, Fleming hired Terry to be posted in Germany. Utilizing this legitimate news organization as a cover, Fleming also ran an intelligence outfit known as Mercury which used foreign correspondents to gather information in sensitive foreign zones—Terry was one such correspondent. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Christmas with the Hemingways— a letter from “Ernie” to his mother 591. Ernest Hemingway. ALS signed “Ernie,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 10.25, December 22, [1938]. Letter to his mother, written from Key West, in full: “Much love and a very merry Christmas from us all. Your package has come and we are looking forward to opening it on Christmas Day. I’m so sorry poor Marce is ill. It’s marvellous about Sunny’s child and that Les has such a fine job and doing so well. Everyone well here and sends much love. Thank you too for the Kipling book I had for my birthday. It was so thoughtful of you. Please forgive my not writing more often. Everyone sends love and best Christmas wishes.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Hemingway’s hand.

An especially notable letter connecting members of the Hemingway family—he mentions his sisters Marcelline and Madelaine (“Sunny”), as well as his brother Leicester. The recipient, Grace Hall Hemingway, shared a complex and often contentious relationship with her son; in later years, Hemingway became estranged from his mother, blaming her for his father’s suicide, and then neglecting to attend her funeral in 1951. At the time of this letter, Hemingway had recently returned from covering the Spanish Civil War for the North American Newspaper Alliance, and was soon to depart for Cuba, spending the next twenty years of his life at the Finca Vigia, or ‘lookout farm.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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The ‘Battle Hymn’ poetess wishes “ennobled Womanhood” 592. Julia Ward Howe. AQS on an

off-white 6.25 x 7.25 sheet, signed and dated at the conclusion, “Julia Ward Howe, Oct. 27th 1885.” Howe pens a poetic stanza, in full: “I, who pass with pilgrim here, / May not cross your path again, / But will wish you peace and good, / And ennobled Womanhood.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

593. Henrik Ibsen. Revered Norwegian playwright and

poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures of modern drama. Wonderful 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Ibsen in a long black coat, boldly signed on the mount in ink, “Henrik Ibsen.” Published by Jos. Albert of Munich. In fine condition, with trimmed top and right edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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594. Aleksandr Kuprin. Russian writer, explorer, and adven-

turer (1870–1938) best known for his story The Duel. Untranslated ALS in Cyrillic, signed “A. Kuprin,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. In fine condition, with paper loss to the sides, and two file holes to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Jack to Charmian London: “‘I wandered all these years among a world of women, seeking you.’ And I found you! I found you!”

595. Jack London.

Handwritten letter, unsigned, three pages, 8.5 x 11, August 17, 1903. Letter to “Dearest Love,” his wife Charmian, in part: “I missed you yesterday—even when we played cards. I had not realized before, and with the gang, just how much your mere presence meant to me. In fact, the day was empty.

I came home gloomy & blue, took a swim and went to bed—and for the first time dreamed of you, and you only, all night. My dear, sweet, good woman, my Charmian. You are right. The ‘greatest distresses rise from the fact that we are apart most of the time.’ All this week you have not seemed real to me…You were not the old Charmian, the dear sweet woman I have held so closely in my arms. Who or what you were I did not know. Only did I know that you were afar off, that the pain of my desire bit deep, and that I could not go to you and reassure myself of the realness of the living you. Dear, lovely woman, your nightcap changed it, all for me. You were alive and real again, and it was as though I once more clasped you oh so tightly, oh so hungrily, oh so satisfyingly…I shall see you to-night. I shall have seen you ere you receive this. But oh, dear mote, just now, with sharper pangs than ever, ‘I am hungry for the lips of my desire.’ ‘I wandered all these years among a world of women, seeking you.’ And I found you! I found you!” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing, and minor corner paper loss to the last page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

597. Guy de Maupassant. French naturalist writer (1850–1893) considered

the greatest French author of short stories. ALS in French, signed “Maupassant,” one page, 5.25 x 8, Ministre de l’Instruction Publique et des Beaux-Arts letterhead, no date. Untranslated letter to a friend, mentioning the short story collection Les Soirees de Medan. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing and a paperclip impression to the top edge. Les Soirees de Medan was a collection of six short stories authored by Zola, Guy de Maupassant, JorisKarl Huysmans, Henri Ceard, Leon Hennique, and Paul Alexis; the title was taken from the name of Zola’s home near Versailles, where the writers often gathered together. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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598. Prosper Merimee. French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer (1803–1870); one of his stories was the basis of the opera Carmen. Original ink sketch of horses in various states accomplished by Merimee on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, with Merimee adding a pencil sketch of a turbaned rider to the outline of a leaping horse. In fine condition, with subtle creases and foxing.

Starting Bid $200

599.

Octave Mirbeau. French

600. Vladimir Nabokov. Rare DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 4, 1969. Document extending a deadline for an option agreement between Nabokov and McGraw Hill International “with respect to the motion picture and allied rights in and to that certain literary work entitled ‘Ada or Ardor.’”

Signed at the conclusion by Nabokov, and countersigned by a representative of Columbia Pictures. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to the top. In 1969 Nabokov published Ada or Ardor: A Family Chronicle, his longest and arguably most difficult book, which he later referred to as his ‘most cosmopolitan and poetic novel.’ Noted scholar Alfred Appel also gave it high critical praise, writing that Ada ‘provides further evidence that [Nabokov] is a peer of Kafka, Proust and Joyce.’ Although Columbia Pictures would go on to pay half a million dollars for the film rights, the project never came to fruition. Nabokov is very rare in any form, and this piece is particularly desirable as it directly relates to one of his novels.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

journalist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, novelist, and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, while still appealing to the literary and artistic avantgarde (1848–1917).

AMS signed “Octave Mirbeau,” three pages, 7 x 9, no date but circa February 1900. Untranslated manuscript headed “Questions Sociales [Social Questions],” published in Le Journal on February 18, 1900. The piece comprises an amusing dialogue between an unknown interlocutor, a mysterious visitor, and Mirbeau himself, about the project ‘Theatre populaire.’ Beginning in 1899, Mirbeau, along with Romain Rolland, Maurice Pottecher, Lucien Descaves, Emile Zola and others, joined the committee convened by the Revue d’Art Dramatique for the creation and defense of popular theater. Fervent defenders of a democratization of the spectacle, they fought for a return of the theater to its essence, a spectacle for the common people and not only the elite, whose mission is educational and not mercantile. In fine condition, with slight edge chipping, mild toning, and scattered creasing to the last page. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

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601. Pablo Neruda. Chilean poet

and politician (1904– 1973) who was awarded the 1971 Nobel Prize for Literature. Uncommon ALS in Spanish, signed “Pablo,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, Hotel du Quai Voltaire letterhead, April 30, [no year]. Untranslated.

In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

603. Rainer Maria Rilke. Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist (1875–1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. ALS in French, one page both sides, 5.25 x 7, Chateau de Muzot sur Sierre, Valais letterhead, November 21, 1923. Untranslated letter offering reflections at the end of his life. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Desirable letter by the revered author of In Search of Lost Time

602. Marcel Proust. French writer (1871–1922) known for the monumental sixteen-volume In Search of Lost Time, regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature. Scarce ALS in French, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Untranslated. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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604. Romain Rolland. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 6.5, December 10, 1904. Letter to a gentleman whom he thanks for his kind words. Rolland appears to be well acquainted with the recipient and his son, Louis, to whom he extends his esteem and compliments, in part (loosely translated): “He is not only intelligent, but very complex and very free, and very vigorous; if he appears a little hesitant in his style of working, that comes from the understanding of his knowledge and his tastes.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

605. Bertrand Russell. ALS, 4.5 x 7, July

30, 1929. In full: “I have just returned from abroad & find your letter of July 3 with the Pall Mall Magazine. I am glad of your effort to increase popular knowledge of science but I am too busy at the moment to write you anything for publication, though I wish you all success.” In fine condition, with two small pieces of tape, and a rusty paperclip impression, to the top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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606. Maurice Sendak. Signed book: Where the Wild Things

Are. NY: Harper & Row, 1974. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10.25 x 9.25. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “Maurice Sendak, Merry Christmas 1985!” In fine condition, with a small area of dampstaining to the dust jacket’s spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Important fragments from Sartre’s draft for Les Mots, the autobiography of a writer 607. Jean-Paul Sartre. Two important fragments from Sartre’s handwritten draft for his autobiographical work Les Motes, totaling 27 pages, 8.25 x 10.5, no date.

Both relate to the second part of the work, “Ecrire [Write],” describing his development as a writer in his youth, but they were apparently unpublished in the book. Most pages have not been entirely filled: Sartre drew a line after the selected lines (from 2 to 26), striking out the sequence which did not satisfy him and moving on to another page to write a new sequence; the text of each of these two fragments is continuous, and presents whole sentences and paragraphs crossed out. The first, nine-page fragment reads, in part (translated): “For a long time I had been searching for my raison d’être in fanciful dreams, which I put on paper to strengthen them: was it to write? No, but dream in writing. Behind my eyes, a tyrannical subject decided words and destinies but I did not care about him: I was at the other end of my eyes, hero without fear, always ahead. Now, one day when the grown-ups had wanted to surprise me, there was no stupid little boy or wandering knight on my desk: they had been in the presence of a stranger whom no one had heard of: the writer that I was.”

At age eight, Sartre could not question the authority of Mrs. Picard and her grandfather on his vocation as a writer: “I envied the famous inmates who wrote in the shadow of a dungeon…without hope of being published or ever read: they had exemplary lives. Unjustly punished and forgotten by their contemporaries, the new generation knew nothing of their name and this perfect solitude gave them moral and material independence: they had the leisure to paint the norms without the obligation of frequenting them. I was in despair: no tyrant would take offense at my virtues, the Rights of Man took away my last chance to draw my genius into seclusion.”

In the second, eighteen-page fragment, Sartre speaks of himself as ‘the Other.’ In part (translated): “This Other was an object since it only appeared to the Others, a dead person since there is no living writer: the late Jean-Paul Sartre as it would be revealed to the academics of the 21st century, by his works, his correspondence and the testimony of his contemporaries. But this future ghost was so far away from me that I gave him the keys of my house…Jean-Paul Sartre, to bring down in me the inertia of things, the inconsolable pain, the unbreathable hatreds, the eternal loves which belong only to the dead souls; all of these obstinacy would end by giving me a character.”

He imagined himself independent of Mr. Simonnot, equal to Charles Schweizer, overwhelmed by the Being: “To each of my works, a stone would arise in me on others stones; in the end I would be a wall.” Sartre wrote off nearly three-quarters of a page devoted to the stress and impetus behind his writing, and at the time when he moved away from his dreams in favor of everyday incidents: “If I was bored, a little amateur choir was singing…and that was enough to make the boredom bearable: it was only a small and temporary accident in the life of a great man; the Other was there and elsewhere at the same time, in 1930, writing my work.” However, he made efforts to be like his models: “Genius is distinguished by passions and mania, by singular gestures; to me to produce the marks of my originality. The result of this double postulation is that I did my caprice for duty…spontaneity melted with discipline and I find today in my true feelings the indissoluble alloy of duty and inclination.” In fine condition. Accompanied by an export certificate from the French Ministry of Culture. Starting Bid $1000 www.RRAuction.com | 203

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Incredible “Draft Manifesto” on World War I 608. George Bernard Shaw. Handwritten manuscript in pencil entitled “Draft Manifesto,” fourteen pages, 8 x 10.5, no date but circa 1914–1915, signed on the reverse of the last page, “G. Bernard Shaw, 10 Adelphi Terrace, London, W. C.” The draft, in part: “We need not dwell on our share in the profound disappointment at the moral bankruptcy of civilization which is general throughout Europe. Pious expressions of horror at the wickedness of war are as little to the purpose now as patriotic expressions of devotion to the various Fatherlands which are burying their children by the hundred thousand. We who are Socialists, and, as such, have protected in season and out of season against the ruinous tendencies of Commercialism and Militarism, are nevertheless just as helplessly entangled in and identified with our respective nations as the most strenuous upholders of the existing order. We have had to go to the trenches with the rest; and we shall have to fight there with the utmost resolution of which we are capable until the peace which we all desire so earnestly is declared. We are all in the same tragic dilemma. If we in England oppose the war, weaken our country’s forces, and bring about its defeat, we shall not only lose all the authority and influence our propaganda has won for Socialism, but we shall confer such prestige on the Prussian military system and the Houses of Hohenzollern and Habsburg that they will gain more by this war than by that of 1870–71. On the other hand, if we throw all our energies into achieving a triumphant success for our own arms, we may make the Prussianizing element in our own Junker classes, already far too strong, irresistible. We have not forgotten the thirty years of reaction which was the price our working classes paid for Waterloo. The moral, logically, is that we should all play, not for defeat, not for victory, but for stalemate. Unfortunately this is impossible…

Let us set an example of definiteness. We cannot reject the phrases we have just quoted as unmeaning, and ourselves proffer equally unmeaning phrases denouncing conquest and annexation and demanding permanent peace and security. Our English diplomats, for whose actions we are nationally responsible, pledged our national honor to the Belgians that in the event of Germany marching troops into their territory, and of Belgium taking arms against Germany on the side of Britain and France, we should defend Belgium. We cannot without infamy refuse to make good our pledge. We are not the dupes of the statesmen who plead the obsolete treaty of 1839. For that ‘scrap of paper’ we would not consent to the shedding of a drop of blood…The case of Poland is still more complicated. If the Russian Government were to restore the national independence of Poland effectively, it would place the German Socialists in the awkward position of fighting to destroy that independence. If the Austro-German Alliance were to anticipate the Russian Government in such action, the British Socialists would be in the same difficulty. All Socialists, we assume, desire the liberation of Poland; and the interposition of a virtually independent Poland as a buffer state between Russia and Germany must be desired by many who are not Socialists. But this hardly helps us to any practical decision. It is impossible to say that Prussia deserves to be trusted more than Russia in the matter of liberation: both have oppressed Poland infamously. No English Socialist can reasonably declare against Russia, the ally of England, on behalf of Prussia. No German Socialist can declare against Austria, the ally of Germany, on behalf of England. Poland herself is gagged and cannot speak. The dilemma is complete: whilst the war continues, we must fight for our respective countries…

In the meantime we accept your friendly assurance as cordially as we offer you our own; and we beg you to use all your direct voting power and your influence over public opinion in Germany and in the United States to bring about the establishment of a European and North American Congress in which the questions at issue between the belligerent Powers can be defined and discussed. We feel that their mere definition would be an important step towards Peace. We do not believe that any of the Powers or Alliances is strong enough to defy Public Opinion by ignoring such a Congress, or, when confronted with it, to declare, bluntly and barely, that it is fighting for what it can seize by violence. We foresee that out of such a Congress might come, not only present Peace, but a permanent Supernational Tribunal and Legislature without which War will inevitably recur because the sword will remain the only arbiter to which nations can appeal. Finally we, the signatories of this communication, disclaim all hatred and malice as degrading war into mere murder, and desire no security for the future except our own powers of defence. We know that there are in your country as in ours persons who, in their more physical terror of war, demand that their enemies shall not only be withstood manfully, but basely disabled for generations to come. Even were such crimes possible, we are not among their advocates. Frankly, if the Prussian Government attacks us ten times in the next hundred years we shall fight it ten times; and we believe that every brave German will say as much to us…It is on those honorable terms that we hope to see peace restored, and that we look forward to a happy restoration of our ancient friendship.” Annotated on the back page by an unknown hand: “Tract format headed, Proof of G. B. S., The Hydro, Torquay.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and handling wear, and two rusty paperclip impressions to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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“My country, ‘tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing” 609. Samuel Francis Smith. Sought-

after AQS on an off-white 6 x 4.25 sheet, signed and inscribed in ink, “For Mr. L. C. Mitchell, S. F. Smith, 1832– 1888.” Smith pens the famous lines from his poem ‘America,’ in full: “My country, ‘tis of thee, / Sweet land of liberty, / Of thee I sing.” In very good to fine condition, with creases to the bottom corners and somewhat irregular light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

611. Gertrude Stein. ALS signed “Gertrude,” four pages on two sheets, 8 x 10.5, April 30. Letter to Maurice, in part: “I am awfully sad that I had to return the proof back because I wanted so much to keep it, it is lovely drawing paper…two of the drawings I think are the best Francis ever did, the one for the ballad and the one for the melodrama, they are all lovely but these are superlative, we have carefully counted the few mistakes that there were, will you see that they are all corrected, I would like it to be perfect. Yes we would like to come to Dublin, nothing would please us more.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

610. Madame de Stael.

Anne Louise Germaine de Stael-Holstein (1766–1817), known as Madame de Stael, was a Swiss author who played an integral part in directing the literary tastes of Europeans at the turn of the 19th century.

ALS, signed “A. Necker de Stael Holstein,” one page, 4.5 x 7.5, no date.

Letter of thanks to Reverend Bowles, in full: “Thousand thanks for your kindness, my dear sir. If I hear an anthem I’ll pray for you, poetry and religion are reunited in you, as they must be always.” Stael also adds a brief unsigned postscript at the bottom. Reverse of partial second integral page bears an address panel in another hand. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and mottled toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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612. Harriet Beecher Stowe. ALS signed “H. B. Stowe,”

two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, March 2, 1869.

Letter of thanks for gifts, in part: “China is one of my weaknesses, & Japanese china in particular & it seems as if you must have robbed yourselves in sending to me these beautiful specimens.” In fine condition, with minor paper loss to the last page, and small mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Fabulous signed ‘Bolpur edition’ of Tagore’s The King of the Dark Chamber 613. Rabindranath Tagore. Ben-

gali poet, playwright, philosopher, and author (1861–1941) who became the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize (Literature) in 1913. Signed book: The King of the Dark Chamber. Bolpur edition. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1916.

Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 206 pages. Signed on a prefatory page in fountain pen by Tagore. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with edgewear and a cracked rear hinge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Boldly signed portrait of the Anna Karenina scribe

614. Leo Tolstoy. Russian novelist and moral philosopher (1828–1910) best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina. Extremely desirable matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard portrait of Tolstoy in a seated pose with hands clasped together, nicely signed above his image in black ink. Addressed on the reverse in an unknown hand. In fine condition, with a crease to upper left corner passing through first letter of signature, and trivial ink marks to bottom edge. A tremendous portrait of the esteemed Russian author boasting a bold, crisp signature. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $500

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Tolstoy offers sage editorial advice— “Continue not in the sense of making it longer, but in the sense of reworking it for the sake of clarity and thus shortening it”

615. Leo Tolstoy. Extremely rare ALS in Russian, signed “L. Tolstoy,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, August 2, 1903. Letter to Pyotr Petrovich Nikolaev, in full (translated): “Well then, dear Pyotr Petrovich, I’ve read your manuscript and am returning it. It was a pleasure to read it. The entire direction of your ideas is dear, close and precious to me. I would like to say a lot, but won’t, not only because it’s awkward to do so in a letter, but because, and this is the main thing, it’s not necessary.

You yourself in all likelihood would make the same comments and corrections that I would like to make if you continue this work—continue not in the sense of making it longer, but in the sense of reworking it for the sake of clarity and thus shortening it. I would advise you to set forth everything in concise theses and, this is the main thing, don’t be in a hurry. Set this work aside for a time, jotting down individual ideas that are connected to it. It wouldn’t be bad to have the manuscript printed now—people might find it useful, but it would be better to have it printed when it has been improved as much as possible. I was very happy to read your manuscript, to see you, and to learn that you are still working on yourself in the same, one and true direction.” In fine condition, with a few light stains.

Nikolaev was a writer, philosopher, and follower of Tolstoy, who, in mid-July 1903, had sent Tolstoy a letter enclosing his manuscript on the ‘distortions of the teachings of Christ.’ This wonderful missive, which was printed in Tolstoy’s Complete Works in 90 Volumes, volume 74, presents Tolstoy offering his kind editorial advice, suggesting to Nikolaev to rework his manuscript “for the sake of clarity and thus shortening it,” counsel not entirely surprising given Tolstoy’s clear and concise style. The year this letter was written, Tolstoy published a set of four short stories—Esarhaddon, King of Assyria; Work, Death, and Sickness; Three Questions; and After the Ball—and one philosophical work entitled To the Orthodox Clergy. The first handwritten Tolstoy letter we have offered in nearly eight years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $1000

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Thomas mulls over a potential autobiography, “a hotchpotch of a book”

616. Dylan Thomas. Splendid ALS, three pages, 5.25 x 7, January 6, 1953. Written from the “Boat House” in Laugharne, a letter to British author and editor Ernest Franklin Bozman, in part: “Thank you for your last letter of the 2nd of January, in which you mentioned the possibility of an autobiography, especially in relation to my early years. Well, of course, I have produced a more-or-less autobiography in my ‘Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.’ And I really haven’t enough desire, or material, to try to write another, And the childhood broadcast you mentioned—I’m afraid I don’t know which one it was—is one of only six similar broadcasts: not nearly enough for even the smallest book. These six were, incidentally: Two on Memories of Christmas, one of Memories of August Bank Holiday, one called just Memories of Childhood & the other Early One Morning and the other, in dramatic radio form, called Return to Swansea. I have also a recent short story, about the adolescent period, called The Followers. In an American book of mine, published by New Directions, called ‘The World I Breathe’—a book of verse and prose—there are five stories which haven’t appeared in an English book: 2 of them haven’t appeared in any periodical. These five are: The Holy Six, A Prospect of the Sea, The Burning Baby, Prologue to an Adventure, The School for Witches, and are all very young & violent and romantic. There are also, in periodicals, 4 stories of a similar kind: The Lemon, The Horse’s Ha, The Vest, The True Story. I think that the broadcast reminiscences, all fairly rigorously innocent, together with the death—& blood other group typified by the Burning Baby, could make an interesting volume: especially if somehow through a longish introduction, through an introductory story, or through some as–yet–unthought of prose—…I could explain their origins & bring them closer together. If you would be interested in this, I could have the five stories from ‘The World I Breathe’ typed out, write to a friend on the BBC to gather together the reminiscent broadcast, of which, unfortunately, I have no copy, and ask John Alexander Rolph, my bibliographist–to–be, to find the four stories in the old, fled periodicals. Perhaps we could discuss this on the 20th or 21st?” Thomas adds a lengthy postscript: “This wd, I realize, be a hotchpotch of a book, but the separate items cd be introduced, in some way, so as to make them cohere into a kind of oblique autobiography: a growing–up told (a) in stories written while growing up, and (b) in memories of childhood written when grown up.” In fine condition, with a few light stains, and staple holes to the upper left corners. For the final four years of his tragically short life, Thomas lived at the Boathouse in Laugharne, working and writing in the upper shed with its inspiring views of four estuaries. This wonderful letter, which boasts a surplus of Thomas titles both famous and unfamiliar, was written to editor Ernest Franklin Bozman of J. D. Dent and Sons, a company that published several Thomas books “of verse and prose,” including Twenty-Five Poems from 1936, Deaths and Entrances from 1946, and the referenced Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog in 1940. Thomas would pass just ten months later on November 9, 1953. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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617. Emile Verhaeren. Belgian poet con-

sidered one of the chief founders of the school of Symbolism (1855– 1916). ALS in French, one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, postmarked July 25, 1891. Letter to prominent artist James Ensor in Ostend. In part (translated): “I’m really not well enough.

To comfort us, say next year.” Scattered soiling and creases to the upper portion, otherwise fine condition. Verhaeren began publishing art criticism at the turn of the century in the magazines La Jeune Belgique and L’Art Moderne, bringing many promising young artists to the attention of the public— Ensor included. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Voltaire quotes the classics: “Sed valeat possessor oportet, as Horace says” 618. Voltaire. LS in French, signed “Volt,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25,

July 2, 1755. Letter written from his home Les Delices in Geneva, Switzerland, in part (translated): “I send you, Sir, the obligation of your mother. If I were still in the country, I would always be at her service and yours, but I am no more than a Swiss, and a sick Swiss. It is not the most brilliant state of this world. It is true that I have a nice house, nice gardens and nice views. Sed valeat possessor oportet, as Horace says. And what he does not say is that we should live surrounded by people as kind as you are.

I beg you to return this little note to Mr. de Turckeim. I have the honor of being Sir, of the best of my court, and for all my life, your most humble and obedient servant, the sick man.” In fine condition. Voltaire lived at Les Delices from 1755 to 1760, where he could avoid persecution from French authorities for his critical writing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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619. Virginia Woolf. Sought-after ink signature,

“Virginia Woolf,” on a blue 3.25 x 1.75 slip affixed to a beige 4.75 x 8 sheet; attached below the signature is a blue 4.5 x 3.5 envelope panel addressed in Woolf’s own hand: “Harda Kamp, Fresno, U. S. A.” postmarked March 4, 1927. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

620. Isaac Asimov Starting Bid $200

621. Ambrose Bierce Starting Bid $200

622. Anthony Burgess Starting Bid $200

623. Edgar Rice Burroughs Starting Bid $200

624. James M. Cain

625. Arthur C. Clarke

626. Jean Cocteau

627. Jean Cocteau

628. Wilkie Collins Starting Bid $200

629. Richard Henry Dana, Jr

630. Alexandre Dumas, fils

631. Longfellow and Holmes

632. Bret Harte

633. Rudyard Kipling

634. Rudyard Kipling

635. Arthur Koestler

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636. Lin Yutang

638. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

639. Thomas Mann

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642. James Whitcomb Riley Starting Bid $200

643. Siegfried Sassoon

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644. William Shakespeare

645. Clifford D. Simak

646. Ilya Tolstoy

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647. Chris Van Allsburg

648. H. G. Wells

649. Thornton Wilder

650. Tennessee Williams

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640. Tim O’Brien Starting Bid $200

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637. Lin Yutang Starting Bid $200

641. Frederik Pohl

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651. Tom Wolfe Starting Bid $200

music “Send me your porters to remove my piano” 652.

Hector Berlioz. ALS in

French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date.

Letter to his friend Edouard Alexandre, an organ manufacturer, on moving his piano.

In part (translated): “By writing to you this morning I forgot to ask you to send me your porters to remove my piano—we are moving. If they can not come tomorrow, Monday, send after tomorrow.” Addressed on the reverse in Berlioz’s own hand. In very good to fine condition, with multiple horizontal folds, light toning, and tack hole to the top blank area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

653. Enrico Caruso. Partly-printed DS in French, one page,

6 x 5, August 25, 1910. Payment receipt from the Kursaal d’Ostende for “the concert of 21 August 1910,” neatly signed at the conclusion by Caruso. In fine condition, with two file holes to the left edge and tape remnants to the reverse. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

654. Gaetano Donizetti. Italian

composer (1797– 1848) known as a leading composer of the bel canto opera style. ALS in French, signed “Donizetti,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Boldly penned letter to music publisher Bernard Latte, in full (translated): “I would like a copy of ‘La Folle’ that you’ve just listened to at my place.

Give it to the lady who will show you this message.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

655. Jerzy Fitelberg. Polish-American composer (1903– 1951). Autograph musical manuscript, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.5 x 13.5, signed at the conclusion, “Yours, Jerzy and Fitelberg, Inc.” Fitelberg fills two large musically lined pages with music and lyrics, headed “Recitativo.” In fine condition, with light edge wear, and splitting to the central horizontal fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Essentially pristine contract for Haydn’s magnificent final oratorio

656. Franz Joseph Haydn. Excessively rare and extremely desirable manuscript DS in German, one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, July 21, 1801. Untranslated contract in which Haydn cedes publication rights to his oratorio ‘The Seasons’ to Breitkopf & Haertel. Haydn agrees not to sell the work to third parties or make it available to any third parties before publication. He also agrees to copyedit the proofs in due time and to publicly announce having transferred the said publishing rights. Breitkopf & Haertel agree to pay a total royalty of 4500 Viennese florins, 2000 of which are to be advanced at the time of undersigning.

Beautifully signed at the conclusion by Haydn, who adds the place and date, “Eisenstadt 21st July 1801,” affixing his monogrammed wax seal, impressed with the initials “JH,” to the right of his signature. In fine to very fine condition.

After nearly five decades of prolific composition and relentless work, Haydn had solidified his place as one of the most important composers of all time, enjoying international renown and financial stability. Following the success of his 1798 oratorio, The Creation, he decided to write a second, The Seasons. After Baron Gottfried van Swieten prepared the libretto for it, Haydn began his composition; but with his health declining, he struggled to complete his work, turning the project into a two-year venture. The Seasons finally had its dual premiere (first for the aristocracy, then for the general public) in the spring of 1801, and received overwhelmingly positive reviews. By the time the production was finished, the aging musician found himself physically incapable of continuing his work and quickly assigned the new oratorio to his regular publisher, Breitkopf & Härtel, who released it in 1802. An outstandingly rare document from the prominent composer at the close of his distinguished career.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $10000

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658. Conradin Kreutzer. German composer and conduc-

657. Edvard Grieg. Desirable AMQS on an off-white 8.25 x 5.25 sheet, crisply signed in bold ink, “Edvard Grieg, Warschau,” and dated April 14. Grieg pens three bars of music at a tempo of “Allegro,” from the main theme from the first movement of his String Quartet No. 1 (op. 27). In very good condition, with dampstaining to the upper right corner (affecting the last bar of the musical quote), and scattered creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

tor (1780–1849) best remembered for his romantic opera Das Nachtlager in Granada. Interesting autograph document in German, signed within the body, one page on a 10.5 x 6.75 musically lined sheet, no date. In full: “6 Songs on the Piano, composed and dedicated to his friend Georg Wieninger, from Conradin Kreutzer.” Also bears a note in another hand across the top. In very good to fine condition, with moderate overall foxing and trimmed edges. This autograph may have been removed from the title page of the engraver’s copy of the manuscript for publication. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Liszt’s travels through Europe 659. Franz Liszt.

ALS in French, signed “F. Liszt,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.75, August 6, 1840. Letter to a friend, in part (translated): “I’m riveted, nailed and buried at Vienna, my dear friend.

I wish I had spent some good time by your side in the mountains. I must make my mourning in advance. You didn’t tell me how long you’ll stay at Klasterbrun and whether you will come back to Vienna. For my part I don’t think I will move until the first days of September, when I will slowly move through Hungary and Transylvania to Constantinople…If you think of coming over through Vienna, let me know one or two days in advance, and pray Madame Dingelstad for her kind remembrance and for the willingness to have me as a third party at your dinner.” In fine condition, with a bit of light foxing. Liszt had given his first concert tour of Britain in the spring of 1840, and continued to perform throughout Europe for the rest of the year. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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661. Giacomo Puccini. Vintage

660. Sergei Prokofiev. Eminent and prolific Russian composer (1891–1953) best known for his colorful, rhythmically vigorous works, including symphonies, operas, and much music for keyboard and chamber ensembles. Bold fountain pen signature, “Serge Prokofieff, 1935,” on an off-white 3.75 x 2.25 card. In fine condition, with light show-through from type on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Puccini in a bustlength pose, signed vertically in fountain pen. Reverse postmarked June 25, 1905. In fine condition, with light overall silvering, and a crease to lower right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“A clear statement of what ‘Socrate’ expresses; its situation in the musical art; its ‘novelty’” 662. Erik Satie. ALS in French,, one

page, 4.25 x 5.75, June 7, 1919. Letter to his friend, the poet Rene Chalupt, in part (translated): “That holds, your preface— short & precise?…A clear statement of what ‘Socrate’ expresses; its situation in the musical art; its ‘novelty’…It is a writing of ‘pride’ that I ask your friendship. You see with ‘authority’ without ‘discussing.’”

Addressed on the reverse in Satie’s hand.

In fine condition. An interesting letter, as Satie asked Chalupt to write the preface for his work ‘Socrate,’ a symphonic drama for voice and piano published in 1919.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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663. Clara Schumann. Distinguished pianist (1819–1896)

of the Romantic era. Scarce ALS in German, six pages, 4.5 x 7, August 27, 1894. Written from Chalet Heschi, a letter to Mrs. Scholz, in full (translated): “I am writing immediately again after receipt of your letter of August 25, and am so upset, would give anything to be able to talk to you. I beg you dearly, do give in in the matter with Carlo. According to the laws the father keeps the boys in a divorce. Attempt to do what you will now have to do anyhow, then upon the divorce, the boys will be given to the father, then you will also lose Willy and the dear little Betsy her brother. Just think how sad! Won’t you reproach yourself later that, in spite of all the suggestions of your friends (who certainly have the heart to feel with you, but who also can see ahead how it must end) you still insist on your demand and will rob your little daughter of her brother? Do remember, at a divorce where there are children, the mother is always at a disadvantage, yes, surmounts the hardest struggles and at the same time has to give up something. Remember, that Carlo most likely will have to leave anyhow in his 14th or 15th year, since women cannot educate boys by themselves, Henni neither! You cannot be reproached from any side, here, reason and duty for Betsy and Willy have to surmount the struggle of the heart, you are undoubtedly making yourself and the children unhappy!—Don’t postpone the divorce any longer, otherwise it will never come and you must be able to quiet down again finally. The children, Betsy and Willy also suffer too much under these sad circumstances, one’s heart must be bleeding, seeing how the poor child, poor Betsy, is being dragged around, on account of her brothers! Would you only give in, dear, dear woman. I am convinced that you will not get Carlo anyhow—what then, if your strength will have been spent? Resign, if I may here talk to you uninhibited like a mother to her daughter. We are well, another month then we will move again into our house. To see you again and to talk with you, I truly long for.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Stravinsky discusses “the first edition of the Three Quartets by Mozart, dedicated to Joseph Haydn”

664. Igor Stravinsky. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 7, 1950. Letter to Mr. H. Bittner of New York, in part: “I have received your letter of November 3 which has not been an unexpected one since you had promised to give me credit for the first edition of the Three Quartets by Mozart, dedicated to Joseph Haydn, which I returned to you last April. I received the latter as a present from Eugene Berman who bought it from you. But, to be true, I had no use for it and I preferred to exchange it for something else from your catalogue.

In order to let me make a choice, will you please kindly send me your catalogue and at the same time let me know what amount I am being credited by you.” In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left, and light show-through at upper corners from two small pieces of tape on the reverse. Accompanied by Bittner’s retained carbon copy of his November 3rd letter to Stravinsky, inquiring about the disposition of the Mozart book. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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665. John Philip Sousa. AMQS on an off-white 7.5 x 5.75 sheet, signed at the bottom in ink, “John Philip Sousa, 1903.” Sousa pens three bars of music from his military march “Hands Across the Sea,” adding the title below. In very good to fine condition, with overall light soiling and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

666. Giuseppe Verdi. ALS in Italian, signed “G. Verdi,”

one page, 5.25 x 8.25, [annotated February 9, 1877 on the reverse]. Letter to his close colleague Mauro Corticelli, written from Genoa, in full (translated): “Where are you now? I did not receive the letter you promised me in the last telegram! Tell me what time it is in St. Agata. Here today is splendid. Tell me if there is a lot of snow, because on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, come to St. Agatha. Keep me well informed.” In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Beginning in September 1874, Verdi resided at the Palazzo del Principe in Genoa during winter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Verdi thanks Rome’s orchestra for years of close collaboration 667. Giuseppe Verdi. ANS in Italian, signed “G. V.,” one page, 8 x 6, no date. Handwritten telegram in which Verdi thanks the orchestra of Rome and its great master for their many years spent together and the apotheosis of works emanating from his genius. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Accompanied by a printed telegram sent by Verdi, dated October 10, 1898, thanking Mr. Cecchi, president of the Roman orchestra.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

Rare AMQS of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

668. George Gershwin. Brilliant AMQS on a beige-colored 6 x 4.5 album page, signed boldly in fountain pen, “Good wishes, George Gershwin, Feb. 20, 1932,” who below has added five bars of crisply penned music from his masterwork Rhapsody in Blue. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling. A delightfully bold union of signature and musical quote from his most famous composition—Rhapsody in Blue remains quite elusive in such a desirable signed format, with our last example having appeared some four years prior. Precertified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

669. George Gershwin. Signed book: George Gershwin’s

Song-Book. First edition, limited issue, numbered 236/300. NY: Random House, 1932. Hardcover, 9.75 x 13, 167 pages. Boldly signed on the colophon by the composer, George Gershwin, and the illustrator, Constantin Alajalov. Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: VG/None, with professional repairs to the spine and edges of the boards. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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“Try this on your piano” 670. George Gershwin. Scarce and highly desirable cover

and title page for sheet music to Porgy and Bess, measuring 17 x 11.75 open, signed and inscribed below his frontispiece image in fountain pen, “For Kathleen—Try this on your piano—with best wishes, George Gershwin, Mar. 31, ‘36.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 26 x 21.25. A few small stains and chipping to edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“Musically Yours, Charlie Parker” 671. Charlie Parker. Fantastic program for the 1954 Festival of Modern American Jazz presented by Stan Kenton, 9 x 12, boldly signed and inscribed inside on his image in blue ballpoint, “To Charlene and Joe, Musically Yours, Charlie Parker.” Also signed inside by Stan Kenton, Erroll Garner, June Christy, Dizzy Gillespie, Lee Konitz, and Candido, plus a few other festival performers. In very good to fine condition, with general handling wear, and central vertical and horizontal folds. A scarce and sought-after autograph from the bebop icon. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $500

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672. Cole Porter. De-

sirable AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 1.75 musically lined sheet, signed in fountain pen, “Cole Porter.” Porter pens the opening bars of music and lyrics to his popular hit “Night & Day,” from his 1932 musical Gay Divorce. Matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 10 x 15. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

“They are on the list given by Somerset Maugham of the greatest novels written” —the songwriter reads Stendahl 673. Cole Porter. TLS signed “Cole,” one page, 7.25 x

10.5, Waldorf-Astoria letterhead, February 17, 1956. Letter to “Ernie,” in part: “It was a stroke of genius on your part to think of sending The Charter House of Parma and The Red and the Black, by Stendahl, as they are on the list given by Somerset Maugham of the greatest novels written, and I have always meant to read them.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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Unpublished Guthrie song from 1949— “Married Prisoner” 674. Woody Guthrie. Incredible autograph lyrics for an apparently unpublished

song, titled and signed at the top, “Married Prisoner, Woody Guthrie, 12–14–1949, FDH, NYC,” one page, 7.75 x 10.75, signed again at the conclusion, “Words & music by Woody Guthrie.” Guthrie pens four verses, in full: “I sit within my prison walls / And write you these few lines / I’m thinking of my days with you / Both sad and happy times. / I hear you single men tell tales / ‘Bout rambles you’ve had with girls / But you don’t compare to a married pair / In the blessing of this world. / You wave your hands and tell me yarns / of dancing girls you’ve seen / My wife to me is prettier still / She’s queen of all the queens. / You single folks can’t dance as well / as a married man and wife / This is why you’ll find me hitched / The rest of my natural life. / The joy just starts at the dancing hall / That’s not the place it ends / You kiss your partner a few hot smacks / and you never see them again. / They spin and whirl and go and blow / away with the dust and wind; / And the married pair each minute share / Life’s greatest joys again. / We argue and cuss and wave and swear / And call our mates loud names. / We hug and kiss, forgive, forget, / and fall in love again. / We flirt, we court, we look, we wink, / And when we kiss a kiss / It’s hotter and sweeter than single kisses / and a married kiss can’t miss.” Guthrie has numbered the bottom of the page “30.” In fine condition. When Guthrie died in 1967, the folk song-writing legend left behind more than 3,000 songs, most of them unpublished and unrecorded. A prisoner’s ode to the joys and betterments of married life, this wonderfully romantic song was likely penned for his second wife Marjorie Mazia; around the time this song was written, Marjorie and Guthrie separated when the latter’s Huntington’s disease began to worsen. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Rare Parlophone promo card signed by the Beatles while in Southport 675. Beatles. Very desirable Parlophone Records promo card, 3.5 x 5.75, showing the Beatles posing together behind their instruments, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint, “Love to Sue, Ringo Starr” and “John Lennon, love to Sue, xx,” and in blue ink, “To Sue, love, Paul McCartney, xxx” and “George Harrison,” who adds his inscription in black ballpoint: “Love to Susan from…xxxx.” In fine condition, with some light soiling. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “In August 1963, the Beatles performed at the Odeon cinema in Southport, Lancashire for 6 nights. After one of the concerts, they were invited to my friend Michael’s for coffee….They stayed for an hour or so, chatting & signed the cards for us.”

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676. Beatles: George Harrison. Business card for The Pickwick Club of Great Newport Street, London, 4.25 x 2, signed

upside down in blue ballpoint by Harrison. Reverse of card features a road map for directions to the club. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Consignor notes that the signature was obtained by a wine butler at The Pickwick Club. Mick Jagger, George Harrison, and John Lennon arrived at the club together one evening, and, while serving them, he requested their signatures for his teenage daughter. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Harrison-signed stub from their first 1963 Southport Odeon show

677. Beatles: George Harrison. Original ticket stub from the Beatles’ 8:40 PM show at the Odeon Theatre in Southport on August 26, 1963, 2.25 x 2.25, signed on the reverse in ballpoint, “George Harrison.” Impressively double-matted and framed with a photographic reproduction of the front of the ticket and an image of Harrison to an overall size of 18.5 x 21. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and light wrinkling. This was the first night of a five-night run at the Odeon, near the end of their 1963 summer tour. Any concert-related signed item is highly prized

by Beatles collectors. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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“John Lennon, President!” approves the use of the Apple logo 678. Beatles: John Lennon. Desirable

DS, signed “John Lennon, President!,” one page, 8.5 x 14, no date but circa 1969–1970.

Final page of an Apple Records contract, in which Lennon grants permission to United Artists Records to use the Apple logo for the Let It Be movie and related material.

Signed at the conclusion by Lennon as “President!,” and countersigned by a United Artists representative. Magnificently mounted and framed with images of the posters for A Hard Day’s Night and Let it Be, copies of red and green Apple record discs, an engraved plaque, and an image of the Beatles performing to an overall size of 40 x 31.5. In fine condition, with the signatures faded, but entirely legible. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Lennon signs at The Pickwick Club

679. Beatles: John Lennon. Business card for The Pickwick Club of Great Newport Street, London, 4.25 x 2, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Lennon. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance, in part: “[This autograph has] been in my wife’s possession for the last 53 years when they were given to her by her father who, back in the sixties worked in various London clubs and hotels as a wine butler…Apparently one night when my father-in-law was on duty, Mick Jagger, George Harrison and John Lennon came in together, so while my father-in-law was serving them he asked for their autographs for his teenaged daughter which they signed on The Pickwick Club cards.”

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

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Extraordinary 1962 candid snapped by McCartney’s brother

680. Beatles: John Lennon. Early vintage glossy 4.75 x 3 photo of Lennon in a leather jacket taken by Paul McCartney’s

brother Mike in 1962, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint, “Love to Tonie, from John Lennon, xxxx.” Handsomely double-matted and framed with a reproduction of the front of the photograph to an overall size of 11 x 14.25. In fine condition. The photo was taken in the McCartneys’ back garden in late September/early October 1962 while they were working on the song ‘I Saw Her Standing There.’ Accompanied by letters of authenticity from Tracks, Perry Cox, and noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who states that this was signed shortly after it was taken. An exemplary and unusually early inscribed photograph of the future rock ‘n’ roll superstar. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Rare footage of Lennon’s One to One benefit shows 681. Beatles: John Lennon.

Amazing single reel of 8mm color film of John Lennon performing at the One to One concert at Madison Square Garden on August 30, 1972.

The reel is without sound, runs approximately 30 minutes in length, and features ownership labels to each side, with one side annotated in white out, “JL.” Housed in its original protective case. In fine condition. Accompanied by a DVD transfer of the film. After the release of Some Time in New York City, Lennon agreed to headline two charity concerts to benefit the Willowbrook State School, an institution for children with intellectual disability. The benefit event was called One to One and featured other notable performers like Stevie Wonder and Roberta Flack. Although both shows were filmed, only the afternoon show was compiled for release in 1986 as Live in New York City, the last full-length solo concert made by Lennon. A rare opportunity to own original footage of an historic Lennon performance. Starting Bid $200

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Linda McCartney’s Life in Photographs, signed by Paul 682. Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney.

Impressive signed book: Linda McCartney: Life in Photographs. Limited first edition, numbered 644/1000. Cologne, Germany: Taschen, 2011.

Clothbound hardcover with clamshell case, 13.75 x 19, 268 pages. Signed on the colophon in pencil by Paul McCartney. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by the original Taschen shipping box. A beautiful and sought-after oversized edition. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Fleetwood Mac ink a seven-year deal with Warner Bros.

684. Fleetwood Mac.

683. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Menu for the Lister Hospital

in Chelsea, London, 6.5 x 11.75, signed on the reverse in red ballpoint, “Ringo Starr” and “Barbara Bach, xxx.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered light creasing and several horizontal folds. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from the original recipient, in full: “I obtained the signatures of Barbara Bach and Ringo Starr while working at Lister Hospital in 1986 as a Sous chef.

Barbara Bach had come to the hospital in Chelsea to have a mole removed from her leg and was accompanied by her husband Ringo. I was in charge of preparing their meal which consisted of an egg salad sandwich for Barbara and fish, chips and the Heineken with ice cubes for Ringo none of these items were on the menu. I went to the effort of hand cutting fresh chips and grilling his sole serving it with a chive beurre Blanc.

The catering manager on shift quality checked the food and the waiter took it up. To my horror in 5 minutes later the food was returned, apparently Ringo can’t eat onions they make him throw up. I ended up making just plain old fish and chips and asked the waiter if he would please ask them to sign the back of a menu for me.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200 226 | March 7, 2018 | MUSIC

Sought-after DS, 24 pages, 8.5 x 13, August 28, 1980.

Agreement between Warner Bros. Records Inc., and Fleetwood Mac, in which the latter agree to a seven-year contract deal, during which period the band “agrees to record and deliver…seven albums, consisting of six studio albums and one ‘live’ album” with the first album to be delivered “on or before October 15, 1981.” Signed on the last page in ink or felt tip, “John McVie,” “Christine McVie,” “Stephanie Nicks,” and “Mick Fleetwood,” who signs an additional four times below, representing the band’s other promotional interests. In fine condition, with multiple staple holes to the upper left corner. The band held up to the agreement to deliver an album prior to mid-October 1981, with Fleetwood Mac releasing Live in December 1980, a double live album consisting of recordings taken from the 1979-1980 Tusk Tour and the Rumours Tour of 1977. Fleetwood Mac was honored as MusiCares Person of the Year at the 2018 Grammy Awards, the first band in the award’s history to receive the honor. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Scarce album signed

by Page and Plant 685. Led Zeppelin: Page and Plant. In Through the Out Door album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. In fine condition, with some corner wear. The record is not included. Accompanied by full letters of authenticity from REAL and PSA/DNA. In Through the Out Door was the last released Led Zeppelin record that featured new material; 1982’s Coda consisted of unused tracks from various sessions. According to Page, the band were planning for a more ‘hard-driving rock album’ for their next effort, but the death of drummer John Bonham the following year effectively ended the band. A particularly uncommon album signed by two rock legends. Starting Bid $200

686.

Paul McCartney and Wings. Attractive

vintage Paul McCartney and Wings program for their 1975 UK tour, 8.25 x 11.75, signed on the front cover in ballpoint by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Jimmy McCulloch, and Joe English. In very good condition, with handling wear, scattered light creasing, and a light vertical bend. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.

Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained backstage at one of their concerts between September 9–23, 1975. Precertified REAL. Starting Bid $200

687. Rolling Stones. Vintage Decca Records promo card of the Rolling Stones, 5.5 x 4.25, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Love to Bimbo, Brian Jones,” “Mick Jagger,” “Keith Richard,” “Bill Wyman,” and “Charlie Boy.” Mounted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 13. Moderate spotting to borders, not affecting the bold signatures, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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Richards thanks a fan for defending ‘I Wanna Be Your Man’ 688. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards. Rare ALS signed “Keith,

xxx,” one page, 5.25 x 7, circa December 1963. Letter to Shirley Arnold, the secretary for the Rolling Stones Fan Club, in full: “Thanks very much. I remember you. Thanks for letting old Albert Hand know what’s what. Bill says thanks for the lolly. ‘Beat Monthly’ knows more about where we’re playing than I do. Even if we do go to the continent it wouldn’t be for more th[an] 3 weeks so don’t worry. Bye for now.” Also includes two ballpoint signatures, “Mick Jagger” and “Bill Wyman, XX,” on a 2 x 4 article clipped from a copy of Beat Monthly, which features Arnold’s printed response to Hand’s negative review of a Rolling Stones song; the article is affixed to a 5 x 12 mount bearing attached copies of Hand’s review, an image of Hand, and a printed response backing Hand’s critique. In overall fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from Arnold, in part: “In November 63, the editor of Beat Monthly Magazine, wrote a scathing review of The Stones second single, ‘I Wanna be Your Man,’ written by Lennon/McCartney.

I wrote to the editor telling him what I thought of him and his review, which was printed the following week…Early 64 I went to work for the band. I stayed working for them until 1972.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $300

Uncommon group of eight Yardbirds 689. The Yardbirds. Issue of the German magazine Musik Parade from May 1,

1965, forty-six pages, 8.5 x 11.25, signed on the back cover in felt tip by Jeff Beck, Alan Glen, John Idan, Paul Samwell-Smith, Gypie Mayo, Keith Relf, Chris Dreja, and Jim McCarty, with the latter two signing twice. In very good to fine condition, with rippling, light creasing, and general handling wear. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Consignor notes that the signatures were obtained on two dates: Beck, Relf, Dreja, McCarty and Samwell-Smith originally signed the magazine at the Big Apple Club in Munich, Germany in 1965; and McCarty, Dreja, Glen, Mayo and Idan signed the magazine again when the band was in Germany on October 15, 2002. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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690. Michael Jackson. Amazing color semi-glossy 7.5 x 9.5 Five Brothers Music publicity photo of The Jacksons, signed in black felt tip by Michael Jackson.

Also includes an unused 3 x 3.5 VIP sticker pass for a “Pepsi/Jacksons” television commercial, and a complete general admission ticket, 5.75 x 2, for a “T. V. Commercial, Pepsi/Jacksons,” held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 27, 1984. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the production company producer of the Jackson Pepsi commercial, who describes the chaotic moment when Michael’s hair caught on fire during a pyrotechnics mishap: “I was backstage standing near the director who was watching the five video monitors…when all hell broke loose. We were just beginning the second take… when the director called ‘action,’ the film was rolling and at that same moment… the middle video monitor stopped working…went black. This was the monitor focused on Michael’s face…The next thing we knew there was a commotion on stage and all of a sudden we saw lots of feet rushing in on other video monitors…

At first, we thought the fans had rushed the stage…We then looked over from behind the curtains and realized that wasn’t the case…And…the rest of the story is history.” Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

Fully signed Destiny album

692. Jackson Five. Destiny album signed and inscribed 691. Michael Jackson and John Landis. Thriller album

signed and inscribed on the front cover in red ballpoint, “Love, Michael Jackson, Bruce,” and in faded black ink, “Bruce—I didn’t do the album!—John Landis.” In fine condition, with some light scuffing, and very poor contrast to Landis’s signature and inscription. The record is included. Accompanied by a typed letter of provenance from a member of Thriller’s production team. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

on the inner gatefold in blue ballpoint, “Love to Cindy, Michael Jackson,” “To Cindy, Love song, Marlon Jackson,” and “To Cindy, Peace & Love, Jackie Jackson,” and in red ballpoint, “To Cindy, Love ya! Tito Jackson” and “To Cindy, best of & love, Randy Jackson.” In very good to fine condition, with light edge wear, and light dampstaining and two areas of surface paper loss to the bottom. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certified REAL. Starting Bid $200

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693. Alban Berg

694. Enrico Caruso

695. Paul Hindemith

696. Italo Montemezzi

697. Pierre Monteux

698. Sergei Rachmaninoff

699. Arthur Rubinstein

700. Leopold Stokowski

701. Leopold Stokowski

702. Bruno Walter

703. Count Basie

705. Mary Lou Williams

706. John Denver

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707. 1950s Rock and Roll

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704. Hoagy Carmichael

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708. AC/DC

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709. Badfinger Starting Bid $200

710. Beach Boys: Dennis Wilson

713. Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis

714. Bono and Milla Jovovich

715. Boomtown Rats Starting Bid $200

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717. James Brown

718. Chris Cornell

719. The Cranberries Starting Bid $200

720. Crosby, Stills, and Nash

723. The Eagles

724. Fleetwood Mac

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721. Deep Purple Starting Bid $200

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722. Bo Diddley Starting Bid $200

711. Beatles

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712. Beatles Friends Starting Bid $200

716. Bread

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725. Aretha Franklin Starting Bid $200

729. Billy Joel

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726. Free

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730. Elton John Starting Bid $200

727. Genesis

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728. Guns N’ Roses: Slash Starting Bid $200

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732. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

731. Lenny Kravitz

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733. Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant

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735. Metallica

736. Moody Blues

737. Moody Blues

738. Pink Floyd

739. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters

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734. Metallica

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740. Lou Reed

741. The Righteous Brothers

742. Rolling Stones

745. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger

746. Rolling Stones: Keith Richards

749. Ravi Shankar

750. Bruce Springsteen

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752. ABBA

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753. Bee Gees Starting Bid $200

743. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Starting Bid $200

744. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Starting Bid $200

747. Diana Ross

748. Santana

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751. Yes

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754. Madonna

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755. George Michael Starting Bid $200

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classic entertainment Borzage and Gaynor: the first Oscar winners of Best Director and Best Actress 756. 7th Heaven. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 8 publicity

still of director Frank Borzage, and actors Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor, sitting on the set of the 1927 film 7th Heaven, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, “To J. A. Heller—Greetings from ‘7th Heaven,’ Charlie Farrell,” in blue ballpoint, “Frank Borzage,” and in fountain pen, “Janet Gaynor.” In fine condition, with a crease to the lower left corner tip, and light silvering to darker areas of the image. Based upon the 1922 Austin Strong play of the same name, 7th Heaven was one of the first of three films to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards held on May 16, 1929. Borzage won the first Academy Award for Best Director/Dramatic Picture, screenwriter Benjamin Glazer won the first Academy Award for Best Writing (Adaptation), and Gaynor won the first Oscar for Best Actress, which recognized her roles in three films: 7th Heaven, 1927’s Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, and 1928’s Street Angel. An absolute rarity and a must-have for classic cinephiles. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

The topless star of the Folies Bergere 757. Josephine Baker. Scarce program for Folies Bergere: A Wind of Madness, Fifth Album, 1927, 9.5 x 12.25, signed inside on a topless color image of Baker in blue felt tip, “Love from your Josephine, 1973.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the lower hinge-most corner of each page, and the covers detached but present. Made all the more desirable by its uncommon color format, this is the first signed example of this famous pose that we have encountered. A delightful rarity of the ‘Creole Goddess.’ Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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760. Judy Garland. DS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, September

758. Josephine Baker. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 French postcard

photo of Baker in a flamboyant stage costume, crisply signed in fountain pen, “Josephine Baker, Wien, 1928.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

29, 1950. Standard AFRA Exclusive Agency Contract between the William Morris Agency and Judy Garland, in which the latter agrees to employ William Morris as her agent “for a period of three (3) years” for a sum equal to “ten (10%) per cent… of all money or other consideration received.” Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Garland, and countersigned by Abe Lastfogel. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

Brando quotes Shakespeare— “There is no art to find the mind’s construction in the face” 759. Marlon Brando. Wonderful vintage ballpoint signa-

ture and inscription, “—Mister Eisenstaedt, If ‘there is no art to find the mind’s construction in the face,’ you have, perhaps, have helped importantly to give it life. Sincere regards, Marlon Brando, London, February 1966,” on an off-white 6.25 x 8.75 autograph album page. In fine condition. Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt photographed Brando while he was in London filming Charlie Chaplin’s 1966 romantic comedy A Countess from Hong Kong. Quoting King Duncan from Act I, scene IV of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, Brando parallels the guise of acting and photography with one brilliant inscription. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

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Garland plays the Denver Coliseum in 1961 761. Judy Garland.

DS, three onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, August 9, 1961. Contract between Concerts Incorporated and Kingsrow Enterprises, in which the latter agrees to “supply The Judy Garland Show, consisting of Judy Garland, Mort Lindsay…

John Beller…William Lavorgna…and Howard Hirsch…for a single performance at the Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, September 20th, 1961” for the sum of $12,500 and sixty percent of the gross box office receipts over $25,000. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Garland, who adds her initials to emendations made on the preceding two pages. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy photo.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

762. Gone With the Wind: Leigh and de Havilland.

Two items: a vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara, signed below in fountain pen, “Vivien Leigh”; and a glossy 4 x 5.75 half-length photo of De Havilland as Melanie Hamilton, signed in the lower border in blue ink, “Very best wishes, Olivia de Havilland.” In overall fine condition, with emulsion loss to two corners of the Leigh photo. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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763. Audrey Hepburn. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn

in her Oscar-nominated role as Susy Hendrix in the 1967 film Wait Until Dark, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Tony, thank you, Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

767. Alfred Hitchcock.

764. Audrey Hepburn. Glossy 8.5 x 6.5 photo of Hepburn with Charles Boyer from the 1966 film How to Steal a Million, signed in black felt tip by the actress. Reverse bears German caption text. In fine condition, with creasing to the two left corners. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Superb vintage glossy 8 x 10 studio photo of Hitchcock leaning on his director’s chair below a large VistaVision camera setup, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Laura, with best regards from, Alfred Hitchcock.” Reverse bears a Bud Fraker / Paramount photo stamp. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication.

Starting Bid $200

765. Audrey Hepburn. Untranslated ALS in French, one page, 3.75 x 5, blindstamped monogram letterhead, no date.

In fine condition, with old mounting remnants on the reverse of the last page. Although Hepburn was fluent in six languages, this is the first letter in French by her that we have offered.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Profile of a director

766. Alfred Hitchcock. Original signed ink self-portrait sketch of his immedi-

ately recognizable profile on a light pink 6.25 x 8.25 album page, signed below by Hitchcock. In very fine condition. An exceptionally bold sketch from the influential director. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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768. Harry Houdini. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9, personal letterhead, July 4, no year. Letter to Governor Giles, in full: “Just met our mutual friend Walter Trowbridge and gleaned from him the information that you are now in Russia.

I sincerely hope that I shall have the pleasure of meeting you in Petersburg within the next 20 months. Best wishes and kindest regards sincerely yours.”

Houdini adds a postscript: “We sail for Germany August fifth.” Affixed to a slightly larger foamcore mount. In very good condition, with overall toning, two light stains at the top from old mounting residue on the reverse, and all of the type extremely faded; the signature, in contrast, is exceedingly bold.

Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Debonair portrait of Universal’s Dracula star

The star of Wanted: Dead or Alive— “Josh Randall, Steve McQueen” 770.

Steve McQueen. Vintage

769. Bela Lugosi. Fabulous vintage pearl-finish 7 x 9.5

full-length portrait of Lugosi, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Best wishes always to Louis Mace, Bela Lugosi.”

Reverse bears a “Photo By Freulich, Universal Pictures Corp.” stamp and an affixed publicity caption, in part: “Bela Lugosi, who plays the title role in Universal’s strange drama ‘Dracula.’”

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ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Steve—Josh Randall, Steve McQueen,” on an off-white page still contained within its original 6 x 4.75 autograph album. Among the other signers in the album are Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, Red Skelton, Danny Thomas, Jeff Chandler, Keye Luke, Gale Storm, John Ashley, Chuck Connors, Tony Dow, Johnny Weissmuller, Irish McCalla, and Keanu Reeves (signed much later). In overall very good to fine condition, with tape repairs to the autograph book’s spine and toning to various other signatures; McQueen is in very fine condition. McQueen played the role of bounty hunter Josh Randall on the Western TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive, which aired from 1958 to 1961. A desirable and uncommon example of the action star’s autograph. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

“I will not use automobiles and/or motorcycles in an unusual manner or race them” 771. Steve McQueen. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 19, 1971. Letter of agreement issued to Junior Bonner Productions, a joint venture of Wizan Productions and Solar Productions, inc., in full: “Reference is hereby made to the agreement of even date herewith (herein ‘PFD Agreement’) between ABC Pictures Corp. and you relating to the motion picture tentatively entitled ‘JUNIOR BONNER’ (herein ‘Photoplay’). As an inducement to you to enter into said PFD Agreement, I hereby represent, warrant and agree that I will not use automobiles and/or motorcycles in an unusual manner or race them during the period commencing with the date hereof and terminating upon the end of principal photography of the said Photoplay.” Signed at the conclusion in black ballpoint by McQueen. Document bears two Columbia Pictures Industries stamps. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Tate as Malibu in Don’t Make Waves 772. Sharon Tate. Rare glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo for the 1967 film Don’t Make Waves, showing Tate seated in a hanging chair, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “To Alan, Sharon Tate.”

In fine condition, with some light marginal staining just touching the background at top edge, and easily matted out. Despite being billed below stars Tony Curtis and Claudia Cardinale, Tate and her Waves character, Malibu, earned a permanent place in pop-culture history as the direct inspiration for Mattel’s enormously popular ‘Malibu Barbie’ doll. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $300

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773. Vsevolod Meyerhold. Russian theatre director and actor (1874–1940) known for his experimental works and the creation of a new acting system called biomechanics; he was executed for treason after a forced confession. Untranslated ALS in Cyrillic, signed “V. Meyerhold,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 8.25, July 17, 1930. In fine condition, with two file holes at the top, and writing showing through from opposing sides.

One of the most important Russian theater directors since Stanislavsky, anything from Meyerhold is incredibly difficult to find and highly sought-after. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

774. Three Stooges. DS, signed “Moe Howard,” “Larry

Fine,” and “Joe DeRita,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 14, January 17, 1959. Exclusive agency contract between the Three Stooges and the William Morris Agency for a period of three years at the standard ten percent commission. Signed on the reverse by all three members. In very good condition, with a couple partial separations along horizontal folds, scattered creases and small edge tears, and torn punch holes to top. In 1959 the Stooges found themselves back in public demand, following the syndication of the original Stooge shorts on television and their subsequent rediscovery by baby boomers.

Throughout the 1960s, The Three Stooges were one of the most popular and highest-paid live acts in the country. Precertified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

Auntie Em signs an early picture 775. Wizard of Oz: Clara Blandick. American actress (1880–1962) who is

best known for her memorable role as Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz. Scarce vintage 3.75 x 5.5 bust-length portrait of Blandick, signed in fountain pen, “Compliments of, Clara Blandick.” Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with light wrinkling. Pre-certified Beckett Authentication. Starting Bid $200

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Starting Bid $200

778. Actors and Actresses

Starting Bid $200

779. Actors and Musicians

781. Fred Astaire Starting Bid $200

782. Autograph Albums

783. Lauren Bacall

785. Ingrid Bergman

786. Sarah Bernhardt

787. Budd Boetticher

789. Bonanza

790. Edwin Booth

791. Yul Brynner

776. Abbott and Costello

777. Academy Award Winners

780. Julie Andrews

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

784. Ingrid Bergman Starting Bid $200

788. John Boles Starting Bid $200

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792. Linda Darnell

793. Clint Eastwood

794. Entertainers

795. Errol Flynn

796. Clark Gable

797. Ava Gardner

798. Andy Griffith Starting Bid $200

799. Andy Griffith Show: Frances Bavier

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

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800. Alec Guinness

801. Lars Hanson

802. Tippi Hedren

803. Jim Henson

804. Audrey Hepburn

805. Charlton Heston’s Co-Stars

806. Alfred Hitchcock

807. Hollywood

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808. Italian Directors

809. Boris Karloff

810. Boris Karloff

811. Grace Kelly

812. Bert Lahr

813. Michael Landon

814. Lillie Langtry

815. Jesse Lasky

816. Laurel and Hardy

817. David Lean

818. Heath Ledger

819. Vivien Leigh

820. Sergio Leone

821. Bela Lugosi

822. Jayne Mansfield

823. George Marshall

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824. Groucho Marx

825. Joel McCrea

826. Carmen Miranda

827. Paul Newman

828. Al Pacino

829. Vincent Price

830. Anthony Quinn

831. Basil Rathbone

833. Frank Sinatra

834. Al ‘Fuzzy’ St. John

Starting Bid $200

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832. Ringling Brothers Starting Bid $200

835. Barbara Stanwyck

Starting Bid $200

836. Star Trek

Starting Bid $200

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837. Star Trek: Gene Roddenberry Starting Bid $200

838. Star Trek: William Shatner

839. James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich

Starting Bid $200

841. Robert Taylor Starting Bid $200

844. Lee Van Cleef Starting Bid $200

848. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton Starting Bid $200

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842. Peter Ustinov Starting Bid $200

845. Conrad Veidt

840. Jacques Tati Starting Bid $200

843. Rudolph Valentino

Starting Bid $200

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846. Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum

847. Wizard of Oz: Ray Bolger

849. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr

Starting Bid $200

850. Fay Wray

851. Adolph Zukor

Starting Bid $200

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sports Hornsby, DiMaggio, and Dizzy highlight a ‘40s autograph book

852. Baseball: 1940s. Vintage circa 1940s hardcover autograph book, 7 x

5, signed inside in pencil by over 180 ballplayers, most pages double-sided, with highlights including Rogers Hornsby, Joe DiMaggio (on an affixed slip), Dizzy Dean, Connie Mack, Al Simmons, Stan Musial, Joe Cronin, Bobby Doerr, Red Ruffing, and Enos Slaughter. Other notable signers include: Ernie ‘Tiny’ Bonham, Vern Stephens, Rick Ferrell, Dutch Leonard, Allie Reynolds, Walker Cooper, Pepper Martin, Marty Marion, Dizzy Trout, Rudy York, Mel Harder, George Kell, Skeeter Newsome, Bing Miller, Tony Cuccinello, Dolph Camilli, Joe Judge, and dozens more. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and general handling wear, and some light stains to the later pages. Starting Bid $200

853. Rudolf Caracciola. German race car driver (1901–1959) who won

some 30 major championships, including the first German Grand Prix, before his death from a bone disease. Vintage glossy 9.25 x 12 photo of Caracciola in his racing gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, and dated 1938. In very good to fine condition, with poor signature contrast, and some border damage which includes creasing, some old residue, and a small hole; the image itself is completely unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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854. Joe DiMaggio. Signed book: The DiMaggio Albums,

Volumes I and II. Limited first edition, numbered 5/700. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1989. Leather-bound hardcover volumes in cloth-covered slipcase, 9.5 x 11.75, 800 total pages. Signed on the colophon of the first volume in black ballpoint by DiMaggio.

In fine condition Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

855. Joe Louis. Signed booklet: How to Box. Philadelphia: David McKay Company, 1948. Softcover, 8 x 10.5, 64 pages.

Signed on his image opposite the title page in fountain pen as the world heavyweight champ, “Joe Louis, 4/7/49.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing and handling wear to the covers.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

856. Mickey Mantle. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, no date but postmarked April 26, 1984. Letter to “Jack,” in part: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for becoming a member of the ‘Mickey Mantle Collectors Club.’

As a major league rookie, you hope that one day your accomplishments on the field will merit the recognition of baseball fans. To be remembered so many years later by collectors, the most ardent fans of all, is something I never dreamed would be possible.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope and a blank Mickey Mantle Collectors Club membership card. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

857. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. Desirable pair of bold ballpoint signatures, “Roger Maris” and “Mickey Mantle,” on a 4 x 2.25 white lined slip. In fine condition. A sought-after pairing of the ‘61 home run heroes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

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858. Rocky Marciano. Unsigned handwritten notes by Marciano on an

off-white 7 x 9 card, no date. An unusual stream-of-consciousness motivational passage, in full: “think you’re beaten you are dare not you don’t [dare not] lose your last success begins with a will you got to think high to rise driven by fear just also translate [driven by] courage or faith hate envy jealousy selfishness cynicism develop love negative attitude towards others can never bring me success think of the person I intend to become 30 minutes per day throw of influence of any unfortunate environment.” In fine condition, with a crease to the lower right corner, and some light stains to the right side. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

859. Pat McCormick. American diver (born 1930) who won a total of four gold medals when she swept the springboard and platform diving events at the 1952 and 1956 Olympics at Helsinki and Melbourne. Group of three of McCormick’s personal passports: one with an issue date of December 19, 1958, signed on her personal information page and passport photo, “Patricia Joanne McCormick”; one with an issue date of February 4, 1971, signed on the info page, “Patricia J. McCormick,” and on her passport photo, “Patricia Joanne McCormick”; and one with an issue date of June 30, 1983, signed on the first page, “Patricia Joanne McCormick.” All bear a multitude of foreign passport stamps inside.

In overall fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200

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Scarce photo of “Master” Melvin 860. Mel Ott.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 fulllength photo of Ott posing in his New York Giants uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Master Robert Emmett Weiss, Best Wishes, Mel Ott.” In very good condition, with a tack hole to the top border, and moderate scattered overall creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

861. Mel Ott. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Mel Ott,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip affixed to a larger card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

864. Craig Wood. American pro golfer (1906–1997) who

won the 1938 Masters and 1939 PGA Championship, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2006. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Craig Wood,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200

862. Elihu Phinney. First printer (1756–1813) in Cooperstown, New York, now famous as the ‘birthplace’ of baseball; it was claimed that Abner Doubleday, the supposed inventor of baseball, regularly played the game on the one-time site of Phinney’s farm. Otsego County Bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Phinney, “E. Phinney,” made payable for $8.87, October 16, 1858. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

863. Babe Ruth. Bold vintage fountain pen signature,

“Babe Ruth,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 slip. In fine condition, with an area of thin paper to the upper left corner.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300

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865. Muhammad Ali Starting Bid $200

866. Muhammad Ali

867. Muhammad Ali

Starting Bid $200

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868. Muhammad Ali

870. Muhammad Ali

871. Muhammad Ali

872. Muhammad Ali

873. Baseball Hall of Famers

874. Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford

875. Steph Curry

876. Jack Dempsey

877. Jack Dempsey

878. Joe DiMaggio

880. Roger Federer

881. Althea Gibson

Starting Bid $200

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883. Evel Knievel

882. Derek Jeter

Starting Bid $200

Starting Bid $200

886. Minnesota Twins: 1964 and 1970 Starting Bid $200

889. Walter Payton

890. Pele

Starting Bid $200

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892. Sugar Ray Robinson

893. Ted Williams

Starting Bid $200

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885. Mantle, Williams, and DiMaggio

887. NY Mets: 1969

888. NY Mets: 1986

884. Mickey Mantle

Starting Bid $200

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891. Pele and Diego Maradona Starting Bid $200

895. Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

896. Williams, Joe and Dom DiMaggio Starting Bid $200

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Title to any lot remains with Consignor, any secured party of the Consignor, or assignee of Consignor, as the case may be, until the lot is paid for in full by Bidder. RR Auction reserves the right to require payment in full before delivering any lot to the successful Bidder.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility and obligation to have the lots fully insured while in their possession. Bidder assumes any and all RISK OF LOSS once the lot(s) is in Bidder’s possession.

Bidder grants to RR Auction or its assigns the right to offset any sums due, or found to be due by RR Auction, and to make such offset from any past, subsequent or future consignment, or items acquired by Bidder in possession or control of RR Auction or from any sums due to Bidder by RR Auction. Bidder further grants RR Auction a purchase money security interest in such sums or items to the extent applicable, and agrees to execute such documents as may be reasonably necessary to grant RR Auction such security interest. Bidder agrees that RR Auction and its assigns shall be a secured party with respect to items bought by Bidder and in the possession of RR Auction, to the extent of the maximum indebtedness, plus all accrued expenses, until the indebtedness is paid.

By bidding in this sale, Bidder personally and unconditionally guarantees payment. The authorized representative of any corporate Bidder who is present at the sale shall provide RR Auction or its agent, prior to the commencement of the bidding (or at the time of registration), with a statement signed by a principal, director or officer that they he or she personally and unconditionally guarantees any payment due RR Auction.

RR Auction may at its sole and absolute discretion, make loans or advances to Consignors and/or prospective Bidders.

In the event of a successful challenge to the title to any goods purchased pursuant to these Conditions of Sale and the exclusive remedies provided herein, RR Auction agrees to reimburse any Bidder in an amount equal to the successful bid price actually paid by Bidder at auction plus any Buyer’s Premium actually paid, in full and complete satisfaction of all claims, which once tendered by RR Auction, relieves and releases RR Auction from any responsibility whatsoever to the Bidder, even if the instrument is not cashed or is returned.

Bidding Options: Non-Internet bids (including but not limited to in-person, facsimile, phone and mail bids) are treated similarly to floor bids in that they must be on-increment. Any in-person, facsimile, phone, or mail bids that do not conform to a full increment will be rounded up or down to the nearest full increment and this revised amount will be considered Bidder’s high bid.

When identical mail or facsimile bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. To ensure the greatest accuracy, written bids should be entered on the standard printed bid sheet and be received at RR Auction’s place of business at least twenty-four (24) hours before the Auction start. RR

Auction is not responsible for executing mail bids or facsimile bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, nor Internet bids submitted after the published closing time; nor is RR Auction responsible for proper execution of bids submitted by telephone, mail, facsimile, e-mail, Internet, or in person once the Auction begins.

In all Auctions, bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%, or as specified on a per-Auction basis. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only. No “buy” or “unlimited” bids will be accepted. In a live sale, bids on an item can change at the discretion of RR Auction.

RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.

Payment: Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than thirty (30) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.

Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.

All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.

All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10)

calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.

In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.

If RR Auction refers any invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.

RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder to secure payment of the Auction invoice.

RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the “Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.

All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges: Bidder is liable for shipping and handling. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.

Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.

Title: Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.

Rights Reserved: RR Auction reserves the right to withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone.

Conducting the Auction: RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.

RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question.

In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auction’s record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient.

Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.

Reserves: Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own.

Off-Site Bidding: Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.

RR Auction’s Remedies: Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under sub-part (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the

property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any property in RR Auction’s possession owned by such Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Warranties: RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold “as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.

All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.

Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.

All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “Certification of Authenticity”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The Certification of Authenticity inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the Certification of Authenticity, and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void. The Certification of Authenticity is valid from date of the Auction in which Bidder was awarded the lot (the “Auction Date”) until five (5) years after the Auction Date, without exception.

FIREARMS. RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.

Limitation of Damages: In the event that RR Auction is prevented for any reason from delivering any property to Bidder, or Bidder is otherwise dissatisfied with the performance of RR Auction, the liability, if any, of RR Auction, shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the amount actually paid for the property by Bidder. In no event shall RR Auction be liable for incidental, special, indirect, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind, including but not limited to loss of profits, value of investment or opportunity cost.

Unauthorized Statements: Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued

by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.

Bidder’s Remedies: Under no circumstance will RR Auction incur liability to a Bidder in excess of the purchase price actually paid.

This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder in conformity with the Warranties and Limitation of Damages provisions of these Conditions of Sale, and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available

to Bidder by law. The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit.

In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, in the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction shall make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand, RR Auction shall disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and assign to Bidder all of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and assignment, all responsibility and liability, if any, of RR Auction with respect to said lot or property shall automatically terminate. RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction - this remedy is as to the Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.

If Bidder wishes to challenge the AC within the period of the Certification of Authenticity, Bidder must present written evidence that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field. If RR Auction agrees that the lot is not as represented, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be a refund of their purchase price, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable. If RR Auction does not agree with the claim by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale.

Any such challenge concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Bidder’s notice to RR Auction of Bidder’s contention that the lot was not authentic, or six (6) years from the Auction Date, whichever is sooner.

If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), the lot is returnable if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and the AC, then the description in the AC shall control. This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction.

NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE. RR Auction’s Additional Services: For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction.

RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items.

Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.

Headings: Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.

Entire Agreement: These Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed

by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.

If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

Governing Law and Enforcement The Parties agree that any agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.

The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, and any other related agreement(s) are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the “Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”).

The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. The Parties agree that Bidder shall have no right to recover consequential or indirect damages, or lost profits damages.

The Parties consent to the enforcement of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in either the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

Except as provided in Bidder’s Remedies with regard to the Certification of Authenticity, any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other agreement(s) between the Parties must be brought within one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances giving rise to the alleged claim, without exceptions. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute release of any claims after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding on all parties in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-ac-

tions brought by either RR Auction or Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.

in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.

The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties’ agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.

Successful Bids: The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration related to or arising out of any Auction of an item sold for less than $10,000. This right shall relate to the individual item price, such that RR Auction may, in its sole discretion, enforce its rights pursuant to these Conditions of Sale in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts rather than in an Arbitration for items that in the aggregate exceed $10,000. The prevailing Party in such a proceeding shall be entitled to recover all of its related costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the proceeding, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and, if RR Auction prevails, the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. This right of enforcement is unique to RR Auction, and these Conditions of Sale are a waiver by the Bidder of any right to enforcement or adjudication outside of an Arbitration.

CONDUCT OF AUCTION Estimate Prices: In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).

Owned or Guaranteed Property: RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.

Before the Auction: Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.

Maximum Bids – All Auctions: To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum.

Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, nonincremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result

Unsold Lots: If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.

Bidding—Timed Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid.

These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/ EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid

will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.

Bidding - Internet – Live Auction: Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.

phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.

Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.

To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.

Property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.

During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www. liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable.com and www.icollector. com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Miscellaneous: Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited.

If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.

Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with “do-not-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the

GLOSSARY OF CONDITION TERMS FOR DECADES, RR AUCTION HAS LED THE INDUSTRY IN PROVIDING AN ACCURATE AND DETAILED CONDITION STATEMENT FOR EACH ITEM THAT WE SELL. STARTING IN 2016 WE’VE DECIDED TO TAKE A FRESH APPROACH TO DESCRIBING EACH ITEM’S CONDITION. As our website and catalog images continually improve, and bidders can see obvious details from those excellent images, we’ve decided to simplify things, using the same terminology to describe an item’s overall condition (on an ascending scale of 1 to 4: good, very good, fine, very fine), but only adding specific details, if any, that would not be obvious from the illustration.

VERY FINE describes an item in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.

FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.

VERY GOOD describes an item that exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).

GOOD describes an item with obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise exceedingly rare or important.

Of course we’re more than happy to provide more in-depth information about any item via phone or email. We hope this new system will make for easier reading and a more pleasant bidding experience.

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