RR Auction Quality Autograph Auction 375

america’s autograph auction Catalog 375 September 14, 2011

RR Auction presents THREE auctions in September and October A trio of events is coming to RR Auction, once again providing bidders with exceptional and often one-of-a-kind items.

Bidding for the September Autograph Auction will take place August 20-September 14.

Bidding in the Space and Aviation Auction is for one week only, September 15-22.

After the close of this special auction, the October Autograph Auction will run from September 24-October 12.

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The Auction Has Begun!

Bidding begins as soon as the catalog is posted online (August 20). At 6pm on WedNESDAY, September 14 the one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule.

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

Contents Presidents & First Ladies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Notables ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������49 Military ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������93 Space & Aviation ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������107 Art & Literature ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 122 Comic Art & Animation �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������157 Classic Music ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������167 Contemporary & Modern Music ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������173 Classic Entertainment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������211 Sports �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������270

Upcoming Auctions SPACE & AVIATIOn (376)

Catalog 378

Catalog 377

TEXAS & WESTERN (379)

Auction closes September 22, 2011 Consignor deadline July 3 Auction online September 15, 2011

Auction closes October 12, 2011 Consignor deadline August 19 Auction online September 24, 2011

Auction closes November 9, 2011 Consignor deadline September 23 Auction online October 22, 2011

Auction closes November 9, 2011 Consignor deadline August 5 Auction online November 10, 2011

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Mike Nelson senior catalog writer mike@rrauction.com

Mandy Eaton-Casey finance manager mandy@rrauction.com

Tim Frystak catalog writer tim@rrauction.com

Elizebeth Otto consignment manager elizebeth@rrauction.com

Jillian Locke catalog writer jillian@rrauction.com Robert S. Eaton Sr. 1940–2001

Doug Benton bidding assistant Stacey Jordan customer service stacey@rrauction.com Sarina Carlo art director sarina@rrauction.com Annie Nichols junior art director annie@rrauction.com

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

HOURS

Office hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.– Fri.; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated by the 30 Minute Rule (see below).

Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

RRAUCTION’S POLICIES EXTENDED BIDDING & THE 30 MINUTE RULE

The final day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday, September 14.

Any bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding goes into affect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders until 7 pm or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RRAuction reserves the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.

POSTPONEMENT

PAYMENTS Payment is due by Monday, September 26, 2011, unless prior arrangements have been made.

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

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

Credit Card orders will be shipped first. Please send PayPal

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

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

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

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

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

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

RETURNS

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

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

GUARANTEES

CONSIGNORS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at $163—10% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the underbidder’s bid.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AFTER THE AUCTION WINNER NOTIFICATION We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15th. Auction results are available at rrauction.com.

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

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TERMINOLOGY

INTERNET LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS

CONDITION

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

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

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

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

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

AQS — Autograph Quotation Signed ANS — Autograph Note Signed (a short ALS) LS — Letter Signed (a letter in a secretary’s hand, but signed by the given personality) SP — Signed Photo DS — Document Signed FDC — First Day Cover INSCRIBED — “Personalized”

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

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

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

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

RRAuction does not share this information.

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

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

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

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

After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths, no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has published more than 360 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Certificates of Authenticity

are complimentary with every lot sold.

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

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

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

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

SCOTT CORNISH, SCOTT CORNISH AUTHENTICATION Scott has studied autographs for more than 30 years, and specializes in authenticating space autographs, collaborating with others to detect newer master forgeries. He co-authored the “Neil Armstrong Signature Study” in The Pen & Quill, which received the UACC’s H. Keith Thompson First Place Literary Award.

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 upon request*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.

Priced from $25 to $200*

Letters of Authenticity are available on certain lots.

Priced from $30 to $150*

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

FRANK CAIAZZO beatles autographs

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

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

BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN, BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES Civil War Signatures

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

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

RICH CONSOLA Rich has studied Elvis Presley’s handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide. * For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Tricia by phone at (603) 732-4280 ext. 114 or by email at Tricia@RRAuction.com

America’s Autograph Auction

INCREASE YOUR

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

PSA LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

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

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

Letters of Authenticity priced from $25 - $200

REAL LETTERS OF AUTHENTICITY

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

Letters of Authenticity priced from $30 - $150

SCOTT CORNISH AUTHENTICATION SCOTT CORNISH

AUTHENTICATION

Full Letters of Authenticity are available for all lots pre-certified by Scott Cornish. Enthusiasts of Space signed collectibles look for Scott’s review and recognize the value added to any item evaluated and supported by him.

Letters of Authenticity priced from $30 - $150

presidents & first ladies 1. John Quincy Adams. DS as president,

signed “J. Q. Adams,” one page, 15.25 x 9, September 1, 1826. President Adams grants Benjamin Roach 79 acres of land in Mississippi. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Adams and countersigned by the Commissioner of the General Land Office George Graham. Lightly trimmed edges, expected folds, light toning with a heavier area of toning to middle, handwritten portions of document light, but legible and a largely unaffected signature, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

2. John Quincy Adams. Ink signature, “J. Q. Adams,” on a white

3.25 x 1 slip, clipped from a larger document and affixed to a slightly larger off-white card, with “Department of State,” written in another hand above Adams’s signature. In very good condition, with vertical crease through a single letter of signature, rough edges, scattered toning, heavier along crease, and adhesive remnant to reverse of card. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

4. Chester A. Arthur. Ink signature, “Chester A. Arthur,” on an offwhite 5 x 2 clipped card, affixed to a larger, irregularly trimmed card, to an overall size of 7.25 x 3.25. In very good condition, with toning, scattered surface rubbing, and a stray stroke from another signature along the top edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

3. Chester A. Arthur and Cabinet. Engraved vignette of the exterior of the White House, 4.75 x 3.75, signed in black ink “Chester A. Arthur,” and ink signatures of cabinet members Frederick Frelinghuysen, Charles Folger, Robert Todd Lincoln, Henry M. Teller, Benjamin H. Brewster, William E. Chandler, and Walter Q. Gresham on individual 4 x 2.75 Executive Mansion cards. Each piece is affixed to its own 7 x 8.25 off-white album page. In fine condition. A fine and well-preserved complete collection of Arthur and his cabinet, including the son of Abraham Lincoln. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Polk, Buchanan and four cabinet members

5. James Buchanan and James K. Polk.

Ink signatures, “James K. Polk,” and “James Buchanan,” on an off-white 5.75 x 7.5 album page.

Page is also signed by Polk cabinet members William Marcy, John Mason, Cave Johnson, and Isaac Toucey. In fine condition, with light overall toning, a bit heavier to edges, and small pencil notations to right edge. A fine example of a notable and uncommon combination of US presidents. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the US and Paraguay 6. James Buchanan.

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 7.25 x 9, March 7, 1860.

Buchanan directs the secretary of state to affix the seal of the United States to a ratification to the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between the US and Paraguay. Double matted with an engraved portrait of Buchanan, to an overall size of 20 x 14. In fine condition, with mild toning along edges and horizontal folds, some lightly affecting signature, and some scattered light creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Buchanan breaks away from the Ostend Manifesto to allow communication to pass between English and French embassies 7. James Buchanan. DS, one page, 11.5 x 17.5, August 13, 1855. Document issued by Buchanan as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, giving authorization to allow James J. O’Fallon to carry dispatches from the U. S. Legation in London to the U. S. Legation in Paris, signed at the conclusion in black ink by Buchanan. Toning and some slight separations and paper loss to fragile folds, and a few small edge chips, otherwise very good condition.

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

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8. James Buchanan.

Hand-addressed and free franked address panel, 4.75 x 3, addressed by Buchanan to “Miss Maria B. Weaber, Fair Hill Boarding School, Olney, Montgomery Couty, Maryland,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, James Buchanan.” Panel bears a Free stamp and a January 26, 1862 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, postmark. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

9. George Bush. Signed

book: All the Best, George Bush. First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 1999.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 640 pages.

Signed in blue ballpoint on a bookplate affixed to the title page. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

10. George B u s h .

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Bush posing out in front of the United Nations, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip “Larry Dicfenbach—Best wishes, George Bush Ambassador US UN.” In very good condition, with light overall creasing, a few surface dings, and a slight brush to Bush’s title. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

11. George W. Bush.

Signed book: Decision Points. First edition, first printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages.

Signed on the half-title page in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial spotting to front of dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

12. George and George W. Bush.

Two signed bookplates: a 4.25 x 3.75 bookplate for Decision Points, signed in black felt tip by George W. Bush; and a 5 x 3.5 bookplate for My Father, My President, inscribed in another hand, “With very best wishes, Doro Bush Koch,” and signed in black felt tip by George Bush and Brent Snowcroft. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

13. George W. Bush.

Signed book: Decision Points. First edition, first printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages.

Signed in black felt tip on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

14. George W. Bush.

Signed book: Decision Points. Limited edition first edition, first printing (this being no. 3979).

NY: Crown Publishers, 2010. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black felt tip by Bush. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

President Bush comforts a terror-stricken America 15. George W. Bush.

Souvenir TQS on an 6.75 x 6 white sheet, taken from Bush’s address to the nation on the night of September 11, 2001. In full: “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.” Boldly signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

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

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In a scarce gubernatorial document, the future president lauds the work of Texas educators

16. George W. Bush. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 13, May 5, 1995. State of Texas Senate Concurrent Resolution. In part: “Whereas, The State of Texas’ universities and their libraries are invaluable sources of information that should be available to all Texans, and Whereas, Public education has long been a priority in Texas; the sizable portion of the state’s budget directed to this endeavor is not threatened by other pressing demands; and Whereas, Forty percent of all Texas residents live in rural communities…The Texas Math and Science Hotline, through the use of a toll-free number, encourages interaction between kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers and their students with the resources available in the state’s scientific, research, and higher education institutions…the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby commend the Texas Match and Science Hotline for providing an efficient, cost-effective vehicle for facilitating university-school collaborations.”

Countersigned by the state’s President of the Senate and Speaker of the House as well as two other state officials.

The appealing gold-foil and red-ribbon seal is intact. The pages are evidently affixed to thin cardboard and float-mounted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 16.5. In fine condition.

Before claiming victory in the 2000 presidential election, Bush served as the 46th governor of Texas, beginning in 1995. As governor, he successfully sponsored legislation that increased education funding and set higher standards for schools. Resolutions from Bush as head of the Lone Star State are uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

17. George W. Bush. Printed

19. Jimmy Carter. Engraved portrait, 6 x 8, by the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, signed under his image in black ink, “J. Carter.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial surface loss near bottom.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

embossed invitation to Bush’s 2001 inauguration, 8.5 x 11, signed at the bottom in black felt tip by Bush. In very fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned printed message from the Presidential Inaugural Committee. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

18. Jimmy Carter.

Ten different hardcover books, eight authored

by Carter, each signed on an opening page in ink or felt tip, “J. Carter,” with one signature on a bookplate, and Carter adding an inscription to another. In fine overall condition, with expected wear. Oversized.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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20. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Two

items: color satin-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Carter signed in black felt tip “J. Carter”; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Carters walking a parade route signed in blue felt tip “J. Carter” and “Rosalynn Carter.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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21. Grover Cleveland. Partly-printed

24. Bill Clinton. Print-

vellum DS as president, one page, 15.5 x 19, February 1, 1888. President Cleveland appoints John Furey a “Quartermaster with the rank of Major.”

Signed at the conclusion

by Cleveland, and countersigned by Secretary of War William C. Endicott.

Intersecting folds, a bit of light toning, and scattered light creasing and wrinkling, otherwise fine condition. The blue seal is slightly worn and mostly intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

22. Grover Cleveland.

Ink signature, “Grover Cleveland, May 29, 1905,” on an off-white 5 x 3 government postcard. Uniform shade of toning, light scattered soiling and foxing, and shadows from previous mounting to the corners, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

ed political cartoon, 8.5 x 11, depicting Arkansas as Cinderella asking to try on the glass slipper representing a Saturn plant, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Steve Barnard, Thanks, Bill Clinton.”

Some scattered light creasing and soiling, and a small tear to top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

25. Bill Clinton.

Signed book: My Life.

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

Signed on the title page in blue felt tip, “William J. Clinton.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Distinguished presidential portrait 23. Grover Cleveland. Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 Rockwood portrait, affixed to its original 7.5 x 10.75 mount, signed in fountain pen, “Grover Cleveland, Dec. 1895.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 13.75. In very good condition with light overall scuffing to the surface, an area of emulsion loss at the upper right corner, scratches to his coat and nose area somewhat affecting appearance, and skipping to the signature from irregular adhesion of the ink. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The 18-year-old master counsilor reports to a Masonic order in 1964 26. Bill Clinton. Early TLS, four pages, 8.5 x 11, September 30,

1964. A fascinating letter from Clinton to the Director of Activities in the International Supreme Council of Order of DeMolay, a national Masonic organization for character building and leadership training for young men. As master councilor of his Hot Springs chapter, the 18-year-old Clinton presents a detailed summary of his chapter’s activities as part of the application for “The Past Master Councilor’s Meritorious Service Award.” In part: “The Master Councilor performed the Initiatory Degree three times and the DeMolay degree twice from memory. A carboned program was presented to the membership of the chapter…The chapter observed Patriot’s Day…a back-to-school swim party and dance was held at Belvedere Country Club…As a civic project the DeMolays, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, put out dolls and posters to publicize the Miss Arkansas Pageant…DeMolays sold handy, card-carrying billfolds for fund-raising…Twenty Hot Springs DeMolays journeyed the 110 miles to El Dorado, Arkansas to put on both degrees for the Blue Lodge ther [sic] to encourage institution of a DeMolay chapter there.” Clinton has made several spelling corrections throughout the text. In very good condition, with scattered creasing, wrinkling, and mild toning a bit heavier at the edges.

Although Clinton rose to the rank of master councilor of his chapter, the ideology of the Masons was not something he firmly adhered to, nor a path he continued to tread after entering college. He talked at length about his involvement in DeMolay in his autobiography, ‘My Life,’ and the aspects of the organization that he enjoyed most, including “the camaraderie, memorizing all the parts of the rituals, moving up the

offices to be master counselor of my local chapter, and going to the state conventions.” On the flipside, he also noted the aspects he did not subscribe to: “I didn’t buy the idea that its secret rituals were a big deal that somehow made our lives more important...I didn’t follow a long line of distinguished Americans going back to George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere into Masonry, probably because in my twenties I was in an ant-joining phase, and I didn’t like what I mistakenly thought was Masonry’s latent anti-Catholicism, or the segregation of blacks and whites into difference branches.”

The rituals and rallying activities described in this particular letter draw a map of what Clinton found most engaging about the legendary Masonic organization, which may have even influenced the free-thinking, rebellious ethos that Clinton would adopt during his years at Yale University.

This letter is particularly intriguing because it speaks from Clinton’s most formative years, placing the future president in the infamous secret society that so many presidents before him had pledged allegiance; but in true Clinton fashion, we see him veer from the path most traveled, forging his own road to presidential greatness. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Clinton responds to a Republican Congressman’s thoughts on illegal immigration and the future of NAFTA 27. Bill Clinton. TLS as president, one page, 8.5 x 11, White House letterhead, December 20, 1993.

Letter to Congressman Carlos Moorhead of California. Clinton has crossed out the formal greeting and written, “Carlos.” in full: “Thank you for your letter regarding illegal immigration and its effects on our borders. I share your concerns on this important issue and your belief in the importance of close cooperation with the Government of Mexico on migration issues. As you may know, we already discuss these issues with the Government of Mexico in a variety of forms, including the U.S.–Mexico Binational Commission. Nonetheless, we are eager to explore additional ideas for information-sharing with Mexico and will give serious consideration to your suggestions. I also appreciated your comments regarding the impact of NAFTA and, in particular, your sentiment that the trade agreement will eventually ease the pressure of illegal immigration by helping to improve the Mexican economy and reducing the incentives for economic migration.” In fine condition.

Clinton responds to Moorhead, a Congressman and member of the House Judiciary Committee, one month after the approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement. With the House of Representatives’ approval came the promise that Clinton would support any Republican who voted in favor of the trilateral trade bloc, a promise that can be felt in the underlying current of this letter: “Nonetheless, we are eager to explore additional ideas for information-sharing with Mexico and will give serious consideration to your suggestions.” The passing of this bill opened the door for some of Clinton’s most significant accomplishments as president, centering primarily on the area of economic globalization, which he mentions in closing: “I also appreciated...your sentiment that the trade agreement will eventually ease the pressure of illegal immigration by helping to improve the Mexican economy and reducing the incentives for economic migration.” This letter was written just weeks before the world’s current largest trading bloc officially came into play. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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28. Bill Clinton. TLS signed “Bill,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Clinton Governor for Arkansas letterhead, May 4, 1984. Letter to a political supporter. In part: “I am so glad you took time out of your busy schedule to drop by my hospitality suite at the Young Democrats State Convention in Little Rock…I ask for your support in my campaign for re-election.” In fine condition, with a rusty staple hole to top left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

31. Calvin Coolidge.

Vintage ink signature on an off-white 3 x 1.25 card. In fine condition, with a brush to the start of his signature and light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

29. Calvin Coolidge. TLS,

one page, 8.5 x 11, Los Angeles Biltmore letterhead, February 18, 1930. Letter of thanks to W. L. S. Gordon in New Orleans. In part: “Please accept my thanks for all you did for us while in your city.

Nothing could have been finer than the hospitality we received.”

In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few light wrinkles, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

32. Calvin Coolidge. Personal check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out and

signed by Coolidge, payable to Sarver and Ames for $5.00, October 18, 1910. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, one affecting the beginning of the signature, scattered surface creasing, a diagonal fold to the top right corner, some light brushing to the beginning of the signature, and expected cancellation stamps. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

33. Calvin Coolidge.

Signed White House card, signed in black ink, “Calvin Coolidge.” In very good condition, with a tack hole to top edge, a uniform shade of toning, and a couple small stray ink marks to edges. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

30. Calvin Coolidge. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,

18 x 14, December 20, 1924. President Coolidge appoints John W. Keel “Postmaster at Bolivar, in the County of Tuscarawas, State of Ohio.” Signed at the conclusion by Coolidge and countersigned by Postmaster General, Harry S. New. Light surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning, mild rippling along top edge, and a small tear to the left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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

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Significant Coolidge presidential letter about joining the World Court 35. Calvin Coolidge. TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.25, White House letterhead, January 17, 1927. Letter to Edward W. Bok, of Merion, Pennsylvania. In full: “The State Department is of the opinion that the draft of the treaty and your comments thereon reveal the profound thought which you have given to this subject. They report, however, that the practice heretofore followed by the Government in its treaties of arbitration has been to restrict such agreements to those questions which are legal in their character and are susceptible of the application of legal principles. This government has never been willing to submit to any form of arbitral of judicial determination questions involving national honor or which affect the vital interests of independence of the country. A treaty of the kind here under consideration covering as it would any conceivable matter of dispute would include such questions as immigration deportation or any other question whether arising under municipal law, Governmental policy, treaties or alleged principles of international law. In other words, the conduct of the Government in any of its varied activities might be called into question and subjected to review by an international tribunal at the behest of any other country party to the treaty, which might, whether justifiably or unjustifiably, raise an issue with respect thereto. They think it very doubtful whether such an undertaking would be wise and that probably it would be impossible to secure the ratification of an agreement of that nature.”

A uniform shade of toning, horizontal fold directly under signature, and a couple edge and corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Coolidge spoke in favor of the US becoming a member of the World Court as long as it would not be bound by advisory decisions. The Senate would eventually approve of joining the court in 1926 but with reservations. These reservations were accepted by the court; however they proposed some modifications of their own. The Senate failed to act, and as a result the US did not become a member of the court. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

36. Grace Coolidge. ALS, two pages, 5.5 x 7, December 20, 1921. Letter declining an invitation on behalf of her and her husband. In part: “Mr. Coolidge and I are very sorry that we have an engagement which will prevent our accepting your kind invitation for Friday evening.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Rare handwritten example of her poem, The Quest:

“Arrive at the rainbow’s end, And there uncover the pot of gold, Buried deep in the heart of a friend”

37. Grace Coolidge. Scarce AQS on an off-white 5 x 3.25 sheet, signed at the conclusion, “Grace Coolidge.” Coolidge pens her poem, “The Quest.”

In full, “Crossing the uplands of time, Skirting the borders of night, Scaling the face of the peak of dreams, We enter regions of light, And hastening on, with eager intent, Arrive at the rainbow’s end, And there uncover the pot of gold, Buried deep in the heart of a friend.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 8 x 6. Mild shade of toning and a few spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. An uncommon and desirable example of her light-hearted 1930 literary contribution. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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After his postal veto, Ike hopes “that Congress will quickly pass a substitute bill giving…an adequate raise to the loyal post office employees”

38. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president signed “D. E.,” one page, 6.5 x 9, White

House letterhead, June 1, 1955. Letter to Charles Hook, on the Commission on Organization of the executive Branch of the Government. In full: “Thank you for your note regarding the Postal Pay Bill veto. I am hopeful that Congress will quickly pass a substitute bill giving not only an adequate raise to the loyal post office employees, but providing for certain other changes in the system that are essential.” In fine condition, with a typed collector’s notation along bottom. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Eisenhower deals with the Cold War and foreshadows a conflict in Vietnam 39. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, two pages, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead, September 21, 1959. Letter to James E. Webb at Kerr-McGee Oil Industries. In full: “In the rush of preparations for my recent European trip I did not have the opportunity to thank you personally for your outstanding service on the President’s Committee to Study the United States Military Assistance Program. Your study was indeed a significant one, and each of the four reports as well as the annexes provides a wealth of valuable information and suggestions. I am sure that the impact of your work will be felt for many years to come. I have directed the various interested agencies to expedite their work in implementing appropriate recommendations, and can assure you that I personally will see that full use is made of your studies by the executive agencies.

I returned from my European trip more convinced than ever of the necessity for a continuing program of mutual assistance among the nations of the free world. Certainly the crisis in Laos re-emphasizes this concern. Your study will, I am sure, not only help develop public understanding of and support for the programs in which we are engaged, but will also greatly assist us in the continuing task of improving organizational arrangements so as to best carry out these programs. Knowing of the tremendous demands on your time, I am doubly appreciative of your willingness to unselfishly devote your energies and talents to this vital study. I am hopeful that sometime this fall I might meet with the full committee to thank each of you personally.” Horizontal mailing fold through portions of a few letters of signature, and a rusty paperclip mark to first page, otherwise fine condition.

Webb had served as President Harry S. Truman’s Director of the Bureau of the Budget and Under Secretary of State before moving on to director of Kerr-McGee Oil Industries. No longer part of the White House ‘inner circle,’ Webb still offered his counsel as a member of the President’s Committee to Study the United States Military Assistance Program. The committee’s 1959 report emphasized a need to promote internal security and defend against both ‘external’ and ‘internal’ aggression. “I am sure that the impact of your work will be felt for many years to come...and can assure you that I personally will see that full use is made of your studies by the executive agencies,” Ike writes. While much of the study was directed toward the Cold War, the president also hints at the troubles in Southeast Asia and his conviction of the “necessity for a continuing program of mutual assistance among the nations of the free world. Certainly the crisis in Laos re-emphasizes this concern.”

On September 4, 1959, the Associated Press had reported, ‘As Laos sought United Nations assistance against what it called aggression from neighboring North Vietnam, her troops clashed with Communist-led rebels...Guerrilla fighting is flaring over a wide area in northern Laos where pro-Communist forces threaten the mountain-rimmed stronghold of Samneus.’ A great reference to a conflict in which US forces would become entangled for the next two decades. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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40. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ink signa-

ture, “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on an off-white slip. Nicely double matted and framed with a WWII-vintage handmade silver bullion star from Eisenhower’s uniform, .75 x .75, sewn to a circular piece of Eisenhower’s tan Army uniform, a souvenir copy of Eisenhower’s D–Day Order, bearing a printed signature, and two color portraits of Eisenhower to an overall size of 30.75 x 21. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of transmittal on a White House stationery card from Lillian Roger Parks, who served in the presidential mansion from 1929-60. She states, in part: “The World War II hand-sewn silver bouillon star is attached to a piece of Gen. Eisenhower’s tan uniform. I worked for Pres. Eisenhower for 8 yrs., and was closely acquainted with his valet of 27 yrs., Sgt. Moaney. I liked the President. He was a great man.” Oversized.

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

Scarce handwritten military note from Ike 41. Dwight D. Eisenhower. ANS signed

“Eisenhower,” one page, 4 x 5.25, Office of the Secretary letterhead, stamp-dated March 11, 1949. Brief note to James E. Webb, Truman’s Undersecretary of State. In full: “Herewith the little document which I spoke to you on the phone.” In fine condition, with mild toning, paperclip impressions to top edge, and State Department office stamp to top right. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

43. Millard Fillmore.

Ink signature, “Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, Nov. 20 1873,” on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card. Ink notation from recipient along the top and bottom, notating dates as president and date of death. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and circular mounting remnant on the reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“We are very busy now getting out of the house”—one day before leaving the White House, Fillmore tends to some last minute family preparations 42. Millard Fillmore. ALS signed “M. P. Fillmore,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, March 3, 1853. In part: “My sister desires me to say that her Harp Music Stand, & a large oil painting, will be sent to day by Express to your care at Buffalo. She tells me that she had written in regard to them before to Mrs. Burwell. We are very busy now getting out of the house. We shall take rooms to morrow at Willards.” Matted with a free franked envelope addressed by Fillmore and postmarked February 20 and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 19.75. The items are framed so that they are visible from both front and back. Intersecting horizontal and vertical folds crossing the text with a vertical fold crossing the middle of his last name, scattering soiling and foxing, and show-through from writing on opposing sides, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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44. First Ladies. Three

hardcover books, each signed on opening pages by a former first lady: To Love a Child signed by Nancy Reagan; A Memoir signed on a bookplate by Barbara Bush; and Living History signed by Hillary Rodham Clinton (ins). In fine overall condition with mild staining to the Reagan dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

48. Gerald Ford. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ford in the Oval Office, signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald Ford.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

45. Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, and other Congressmen.

Nineteen ink signatures of members of the United States Congress on an 8 x 10.5 sheet. All of the elected officials served on Capitol Hill in the late 1960s. Signers include: Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, Frances P. Bolton, Ed Derwinski, Thaddeus J. Dulski, Richard Fulton, Edward Gurney, Henry Helstoski, Tom Kleppe, Clarence Miller, Sonny Montgomery, Rogers C. B. Morton, Earl Ruth, Robert T. Stafford, Jerry Waldie, Charles W. Whalen, Jr., Richard White, and two others. Scattered creasing, soiling, and a rusty paperclip impression at the left side touching the start of Bolton’s name, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

46. Gerald Ford. Engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in blue felt tip, “Gerald R. Ford 8/9/74” (the date he assumed the presidency). In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

49. Gerald Ford. Signed book:

Portrait of the Assassin. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1965. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 508 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “To Rev. William Ward, with best regards, Gerald R. Ford.” Mild surface rubbing to the front cover, scattered surface dings and impressions to the back cover, and trivial paper loss to the top and bottom of the spine, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

50. Gerald Ford. Signed book:

The President. First edition. NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1975. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “To Gary Warren, with best regards, Gerald R. Ford.”

In very good condition, with surface marks, paper loss, and a tear along the top of the spine, a few stray pencil marks above the inscription, and rubbing marks on page 96. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Ford presents a ceremonial pen to a congressman honoring the naming of a VA hospital 47. Gerald Ford. TLS, as president, signed “Jerry Ford,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White

House letterhead. Letter to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead of California. In full: “Last week H.R. 4034, which designates the Veterans Administration Hospital in Loma Linda as the ‘Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans’ Hospital,’ came to my desk for approval. Through my affirmative action I was privileged to help make possible this very appropriate memorial to our great friend and colleague. He worked diligently to make this hospital a reality, and through your action you have recognized his efforts on behalf of his fellow men. I am pleased to send you a ceremonial pen as a memento of the legislative success of you and your colleagues.” Accompanied by the ceremonial pen. The navy blue barrel pen is imprinted in silver with the words “The White House” and signature “Gerald R. Ford.” The silver cover is engraved “Parker” and “Made in U.S.A.” and comes in its original box. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“To be an American is to live in a Nation whose citizens are offered equality and justice under the law and the greatest opportunity for happiness that has ever been afforded to people anywhere” 51. Gerald Ford. TLS, two pages, 8 x 10, Congress of the United States letterhead, April 17, 1970. To elementary school principal, Jack F. Dodds. In full: “Give you my thoughts on ‘What my country means to me’ is a tall order. I will try to do it justice. To me the name American is synonymous with freedom. To be an American is to live in a Nation whose citizens are offered equality and justice under the law and the greatest opportunity for happiness that has ever been afforded to people anywhere. It is difficult for Americans today to be truly appreciative of their blessed gift of freedom because it has come to them without pain. It was won for them at Bunker Hill and Yorktown nearly 200 years ago. Perhaps the best way to grasp what freedom means is to consider the absence of freedom. We in America to not live in mortal fear of the secret police. We do not live under a government which dictates our every move and surveys our every action. We do no have a government which censors our news and permits our newspapers to print only what the ruling party wants printed. We do not live in a country where propaganda supplants the news as the principal content of our daily newspapers and news broadcasts. We do not live where it is unlawful to gather in peaceful assembly or to worship God as we please. Our government does not subject us to unreasonable search and seizure. We live in land as free from fear as it is possible to be.

We are a free people, and we are much blessed. We live in the freest, most prosperous and most compassionate nation the world has ever known. Finally, to me America means the same things it meant to President Theodore Roosevelt—Courage, Honor, Justice, Truth, Sincerity, and Hardihood. These are the virtues that made America. And they are the virtues that will keep America the strong and great Nation it is.” Light creasing, a few light spots of soiling and foxing, and faint staple marks to the top left corner of both pages, otherwise fine condition. Written during his tenure as Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. A truly exceptional response, Ford paints an awe-inspiring picture of the country he would come to lead in just four years. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Ford affirms “our long national nightmare is over”

52. Gerald Ford. Print, 20.5 x 14.5, entitled ‘Swearing-In Ceremony for the 38th President,’

signed in blue ballpoint “Gerald R. Ford.” The print bears the complete printed text of Ford’s inaugural address. Some bends and creases, primarily along the top border, as well as a couple small tears to top edge, otherwise fine condition.RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

President Grant appoints a ‘Master in the Navy’ following his Annapolis graduation

54. U. S. Grant and David D. Porter. Two items: Partly-printed DS as president,

one page, 15.75 x 20, March 26, 1869. President Grant appoints George A. Baldy to the position of “Master in the Navy.” Signed at the conclusion by Grant, and countersigned

by Secretary of the Navy Adolph Borie. Light creasing and wear to right edge, some scattered light toning, and a few wrinkles and creases, otherwise fine condition. The blue seal is crisp and intact. Grant naval documents are decidedly uncommon. Accompanied by two related Naval Department documents regarding Baldy’s appointment; and a partly-printed DS, one page, 12.5 x 18.5, June 12, 1866, Naval Academy diploma issued to George A. Baldy stating he “has completed the prescribed course of study at the United States Naval Academy and has successfully passed the required examination before the Academic Board.” Signed at the bottom by Admiral David D. Porter as Superintendent. Double matted to an overall size of 18 x 24. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and foxing, mainly to lower portion, a few small areas of paper loss, and a few spots of toning. Despite its flaws, an attractive document. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Without being willing to embarrass you in the least by suggestions, I will say that the appointment of Genl. Schneider would be gratifying to most of our friends in Northern Ohio” 55. James A. Garfield. ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, Fortieth Congress, U.S. letterhead, December 5, 1867. Letter to an unidentified general. In full: “Several of the prominent Republicans of Northern Ohio, have written me requesting that I should ask your favorable consideration of Gen. E. F. Schneider of Canton, Stark Co., Ohio for the office of Adjt. Genl of Ohio. Without being willing to embarrass you in the least by suggestions, I will say that the appointment of Genl. Schneider would be gratifying to most of our friends in Northern Ohio.” Second page of the letter has been professionally inlaid to a slightly larger offwhite sheet. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, some scattered light toning, and a couple light brushes to text. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A high level autograph exchange: the “illustrious Italian Patriot Garibaldi” sends presidential hopeful Grant a signed photo in exchange for one of his own

56. U. S. Grant.

ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, October 11, 1868. Grant writes to a Mr. Alexander from his Galena, Illinois, home. In full: “Your favor the 21st of Sept. for some reason has been misplaced among letters, blank papers, etc. so that it has but this moment come to my attention. I feel very grateful to you for thinking of me in this manner you have whilst far away, and for having provided for me the photograph of the illustrious Italian patriot Garibaldi. If not already mailed you may mail it to me in Washington City where I shall soon be. I have no photograph of myself at this time, and am not in a place to obtain a good one or I would send, with this, one to be presented to General Garibaldi in my name.” In very good to fine condition, an area of light staining to the lower right corner, mirroring of the text on the inner pages, edge chipping to the second page, and show-through from eight spots of mounting residue on the reverse.

This correspondence left Grant’s hands mere weeks before he was to become the 18th President of the United States of America. What began as a formality at the National Convention of the Republican Party in May of 1868 turned Grant into the frontrunner of the race. Here, the commanding general responds to a photo request from the legendary Italian war hero, Giuseppe Garibaldi, a man who has been called ‘The Hero of The Two Worlds’ for his far reaching battles and conquests. It is noted that Garibaldi was also President Lincoln and his advisor’s first choice to lead the Union Army, even over Grant himself. A unique request between two of the greatest military generals of the era, exchanging signed photos like trading cards. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Nicely done Grant portrait 57. U. S. Grant. Engraved profile portrait of Grant, 6 x 7.5, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, boldly signed under his image in black ink, “U. S. Grant.” In fine condition, with a block of light uniform toning from prior display.

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

Ex-President Grant seeks input on his famed 1881 objection to a controversial GOP appointment of President James A. Garfield 58. U. S. Grant. ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.25 x 7, no date but [circa Mexico 1881]. Letter written while serving as president of Gould’s Southern Railroad. Letter to “Jones.” In part: “I write to you in answer to the letter of the 30th of March, signed by the Vice President, Senator Conkling & yourself, and only just rec’d. I resent exceedingly I did not get it at Galveston in time possibly to have had some effect. Please read my letter to you, and the one to Garfield to the signers of the letter of the 30th and use your combined judgment as to whether the latter should be declined or not. I am likely to remain here another month. The work I am engaged upon is one which I believe is to result in great benefits to my own country, and of course to this. No personal consideration would tempt me to engage in what I am now doing but I believe sincerely that by building these people up we will establish a market for our products which will stave off, for years at least, a panic which is otherwise inevitable from the rapidity with which we are going on. My kindest regards to all my friends in W[ashington].” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a bit of scattered light soiling.

John P. Jones, this letter’s recipient, was a longtime Republican senator from Nevada who, around this time same, had criticized President James A. Garfield for various appointments. Most notably, both Jones and Grant objected to the president’s appointment of William Henry Robertson as collector at the port of New York—without soliciting the advice of powerful New York politician Roscoe Conkling. Grant had written to Senator Jones to express his support of the senator’s outrage and their shared position. The former chief executive also sent a letter to Garfield, using Jones as the courier, as is mentioned here. In the wake of the accusations, Garfield purportedly defended his appointments and maintained that the Grant had been ‘deceived by gross exaggerations and deliberate misrepresentations as to the motives and purposes of the President.’

The message to Grant, according to published newspaper articles, was delayed in finding its way. An important and historically significant letter regarding a message from a former president to a successor. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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59. Warren G. Harding. Ink signature “W. G.

Harding” on an off-white 8 x 1.5 slip, clipped from a larger proof of publication document. In fine condition, with closely trimmed top edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

60. Benjamin Harrison and Cabinet.

Ink signatures of Benjamin Harrison, Vice President Levi Morton, James Blaine (Secretary of State), William Windom (Secretary of the Treasury), Redfield Proctor (Secretary of War), B. F. Tracy (Secretary of the Navy), John W. Noble (Secretary of the Interior), William H. H. Miller (Attorney of General), John Wanamaker (Postmaster General), J. M. Rusk (Secretary of Agriculture), Thomas B. Reed, and Caroline Scott Harrison on individual off-white slips. Uniform toning to all, some brushing over Harrison’s signature, and a few light pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

61. Benjamin Harrison. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.75 x 19.5, July 11, 1889. President Harrison appoints “Frank C. Cosby…to the grade of Pay Director with the relative mark of Captain…according to the rules and discipline of The Navy,” having boldly crossed out the printed line, “have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.” Signed at the conclusion by Harrison and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin F. Tracy.

Intersecting folds, a few tiny holes towards the bottom, and the end of the signature a bit faint, otherwise fine condition.

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

Scarce bank draft signed by the man who would become America’s shortest-serving Chief Executive 62. William Henry Harrison. Scarce manuscript check, 6.5 x 2.75,

filled out and signed by Harrison, “W.H. & J.S. Harrison,” payable to Mr. Easton or Bearer for $23.00, January 8, 1835. Cancellation cut to body, trivial paper loss to top right corner, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Presidents’ checks are highly collectible and Harrison is noticeably scarce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

63. Rutherford B. Hayes. ALS

signed “R. B. Hayes,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 7.5, August 23, 1875. Hayes writes to his doctor. In full: “Enclosed I send you a copy of the scrap you wanted. Also photos for Mary of my two young children, and a play thing for Fred. Good meetings since I saw you. One of the very best Saturday in the extreme NW corner of the state within six or ten miles of both Indiana and Michigan—I go again this p. m. My kindest regards to Mrs. W. and your family.” In very good condition, with a single separation to intersecting folds, scattered light soiling, some light brushing to signature, and a trimmed lower edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

64. Rutherford B. and Lucy Hayes. Two

items: portrait engraving of Rutherford B. Hayes on an off-white 6 x 9.25 card with facsimile signature, signed in ink as president “R. B. Hayes, 3 Dec. 1879”; and a similar engraving of Mrs. Hayes, signed in ink “Lucy W. Hayes.” In overall very good condition, with scattered foxing and staining to both (lightly touching signatures; somewhat heavier to Mrs. Hayes) and slight bleeding to ink. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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65. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: The Problems of Lasting Peace.

Third large printing.

Garden City: Doubleday, 1942. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 295 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “To Michael Bell, With the Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover.” Co-author Hugh Gibson has signed beneath Hoover. In very good condition with irregular toning to the free end page and a block of toning on the front board, with similar toning to the last free end page and back board, and scuffing and soiling to the boards, otherwise fine condition. Moderate chipping and creasing to dustjacket with sunning to the spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

66. Herbert Hoover.

Two one-page TLSs, dated 1933 and 1937 respectively, each sent to an admirer and signed at the conclusion by Herbert Hoover. In overall fine condition with a vertical fold passing through Hoover’s name on the second letter and scattered wrinkling. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

69. Herbert Hoover.

Signed book: The Challenge to Liberty. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1934.

Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 212 pages. Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “To Dr. Wm. H. Wilmer, with the kind regards of Herbert Hoover.” Light spot of soiling on the back cover, a uniform shade of toning to the pages, a Parish House Library bookplate affixed to the front pastedown page, pencil and ink notations on the same page in another hand, and a Parish Hall Library stamp below the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“Being on the way out of this siege, I am able to make a happy reply to your gracious message”

67. Herbert Hoover. Program for

‘The Crisis in American Life’ address, dated June 22, 1948, delivered by Hoover at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the cover in fountain pen, “Herbert Hoover.” Faint surface creasing, uniform shade of toning, heavier along the top edge, and rough edges, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

70. Herbert Hoover. TLS, one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 6, 1958. Hoover writes to Lawrence Spivak, producer and moderator of the news broadcast Meet the Press. In full: “Being on the way out of this siege, I am able to make a happy reply to your gracious message.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top edge and a couple of trivial wrinkles. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I like those candies—though I should not have them”

68. Herbert Hoover. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August 11, 1957.

Letter of thanks. In full: “1. You are ever-thoughtful. 2. I like those candies—though I should not have them. 3. But I do want to thank you for thinking of me and to send you my good wishes and appreciation.” Intersecting mailing folds, one directly under signature, and several creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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71. Herbert Hoover.

Block of four three-cent postage stamps, honoring the National Capital Sesquicentennial, 4.25 x 2, signed across the stamps in black ink. In fine condition, with Hoover’s signature passing over two perforated areas. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

72. Herbert Hoover.

Three black ink signatures, “Herbert Hoover,” on individual off-white 5 x 5 cards (one lined).

In overall very good to fine condition with mild uniform toning to one card and brushes to each signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

In a rare handwritten letter, Hoover attempts to satisfy a grammar stickler 73. Herbert Hoover. Rare ALS signed “H,” one page, 6 x 8.5, no date. Letter to Dave. In full: “A friend makes a suggestion marked in pencil in the first paragraph on page 4. If you think it adds force you can telegraph Mr. Peckard to change it. I am doubtful whether it is any improvement, but he is a purist in style and may be right.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered creases and wrinkles, and a rough top edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Jefferson and his secretary of state grant land in the Northwest Territory on the day the Electoral College selects Madison as the next president 74. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partly-

printed vellum DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as president and “James Madison” as secretary of state, one page, 15 x 8.75, December 7, 1808. In part: “Know Ye, that Benjamin Hanna of Columbiana County Ohio having deposited in the Treasury a certificate of the Register of the Land-office at Steubenville whereby it appears that he has made full payment for the north west quarter of Lot or Section Number Twelve of Township Number Twenty in Range Number Seven of the Lands directed to be sold at Steubenville by the act of Congress, entitled ‘An act providing for the sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio, and above the mouth of Kentucky river.’” In good to very good condition, with intersecting folds, a single fold through a single letter of each signature, usual rippling and wrinkling, moderate toning, a bit heavier to edges, Jefferson’s signature light, but still completely legible, with Madison’s a shade lighter than Jefferson’s, tape mounting remnants to reverse edges, and light wrinkling. The white wafer seal is toned and cracked, but intact.

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

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Jackson grants a soldier his hard earned land

75. Andrew Jackson. Vellum partly-printed DS as president, one page,

15.5 x 9.5, November 24, 1829. President Jackson grants “Leroy Jordan…a solider in the Virginia line a certain Tract of Land estimated to contain 100 acres,” under “An Act regulating the Grants of Land appropriated for Military Services.” Signed boldly at the conclusion by Jackson. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and a small area of separation at the crux of two of the folds, surface creasing, a small tear towards the top left corner, uniform toning and scattered soiling, and a vertical strip of repair tape on the reverse. White seal faded and worn, but intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Andrew Johnson signs on his last full day as president 77. Andrew Johnson. Ink signature, on his last full day as president,

“Andrew Johnson, March 3d, 1869,” on an off-white 6.75 x 9 album page. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and edge wear, almost all of which could be matted out. Undoubtedly one of Johnson’s last signatures while serving as Chief Executive. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Jefferson and Secretary Madison issue a ship’s pass

76. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Partial self-contained partly-printed DS, signed “Th: Jefferson” as President and “James Madison” as Secretary of State, one page, 7.75 x 13.5, December 3, 1806.

A portion of a four-language ship’s papers (with two languages present) issued to the master and commander of the Richard, “lying at present at the port of New York bound for S. Croix and laden with…Rice–Pork–Rice Beef–fish–flour–Vinegar–Bread–Nails–Raisons–& Lumber.” Crisply signed

by Jefferson and Madison. Matted and framed to an overall size of 12 x 18. Document appears to have once been a four-language document and separated and presented in its current format. In good condition, with intersecting folds, mild to moderate soiling and staining, holes and paper separation along the two vertical folds (a few affecting Jefferson’s name), and the bottom half of the document apparently laid atop. A very presentable example of a most desirable combination of presidents with the two signatures bolder than usually encountered. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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“You have played a vital part in shaping the important story that we would like to have brought to life in the exhibits” 78. Lady Bird Johnson. TLS signed “Lady Bird,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Stonewall,

Texas letterhead, February 13, 1970. The former first lady expresses her gratitude to former NASA administrator James Webb. In part: “How delighted I am that you will be able to be with us on February 24th to discuss the Library exhibit on Space.

A day out of your busy life is a lot to ask, and I very much appreciate your lending us your time and talents…We want to save as much time as possible for the lively exchange of ideas I’m anticipating so eagerly at our meeting. You have played a vital part in shaping the important story that we would like to have brought to life in the exhibits. Our goal is to give visitors to the Library an insight into the excitement and challenge you shared in writing a chapter of progress.” Johnson has underlined “very much” for emphasis and added “and fondly” before her name. In fine condition, with upper right corner crease, paperclip impression to the top of the page, and light wrinkles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

LBJ gives daughter Luci’s boyfriend a first edition of ‘A President’s Country’

79. Lyndon B. Johnson. Signed book: A President’s Country: A Guide to the Hill Country of Texas, edited by Jack Maguire. First edition.

Austin, Texas: The Alcalde Press, 1964. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.25 x 8.75, 80 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink (all by LBJ) on the title page, “To Paul Betz with our very best wishes, Lady Bird and Lyndon B. Johnson. Nov. 26, 1964.” In fine condition, with some light staining and toning to the dustjacket, heaviest along the spine.

Betz was a 20-year-old pre-medical student who courted the younger ‘first daughter,’ Luci Baines Johnson, when she was only 17. Early in their relationship, Betz escorted Luci to her father’s inaugural ball. Despite earning the “very best wishes” of President Johnson’s, the young relationship eventually ended, and two years later Luci married Patrick John Nugent. A one-of-a-kind item signed just a few weeks after a successful presidential campaign. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Unique collection of acceptance and regret letters for the World Trade Fair including two from LBJ: “I do not think it would be proper for me to communicate with other governments” 80. Lyndon B. Johnson. Collec-

tion of ten TLSs, all responding to David J. Jacobson and New York City Mayor Robert F Wagner concerning attending opening ceremonies for the Fifth Annual World Trade Fair in New York City, held at the New York Coliseum May 3-13, 1961. All but one of the letters is dated from 1961. Letters are from: two from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, one declining the invitation, and the second is in response to a followup letter to Johnson. Second letter reads, in part: “I do not think it would be proper for me to communicate with other governments. This is basically the fiction of the President of the United States and I only communicate with other governments at his direction…As for opening the Fair, even though I personally beleieve that this is a worthwhile project, it is far too early for me to make a decision on an event what will not take place until next year.” Other letters are from Dag Hammarskjold (decline); Earl Warren, “Our Court is hearing arguments the week of May 1st, and it would be impossible for me to make the trip to New York at that time.”; Hubert Humphrey, signed “H. H. Humphrey,” (declining); Edward R. Murrow, “I will not be able to attend the formal opening ceremonies…as I expect to depart early that morning on a field trip to…the Middle East.”; Abraham Ribicoff, signed “Abe” (declining); Dean Rusk (declining), William S. B. Lacey, and Visutr Arthayukti (accepting). In fine overall condition, with office pencil notations to the tops of some of the letters, staple holes to top left corner of some of the letters, some light toning, and a couple of office stamps. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

81. Jacqueline Kennedy and Betty Ford. Col-

or 10 x 8 cardstock photo of the White House, signed in black ink, “Jacqueline Kennedy,” and in black felt tip, “Betty Ford.”

In very good condition, with scattered light creases, and surface dings, marks, and impressions around Kennedy’s signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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82. John F. Kennedy: Dave Powers.

Special assistant and close friend to John F. Kennedy (1912–1998), he was responsible for recording the ‘Powers film’ that captured the last moments before the president’s assassination. Six photos, varying in finish and size, ranging from 2.5 x 3.25 to 8.5 x 10.5, one in color, featuring various images of John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Dave Powers, each signed and inscribed to Corinne Picard by Powers in black ink and felt tip. In fine condition, with heavy contrast to one of the signatures. Accompanied by two additional images of the president and Jacqueline Kennedy. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Jackie sends compliments to a noted psychoanalyst about his upcoming book 83. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS signed “Jackie,” one page, 5.5 x 7.75, no date, but envelope postmarked February 6, 1986. Letter to Stephen Appelbaum. In part: “I found your piece on Artie Shaw fascinating-It says everything about being young, growing up, growing older and wise-it is bittersweet and rewarding at the same time. I haven’t heard from Pete-but I know he will stick to that land in Kenya he loves so, and the Kenyans want the land for development so they will try to frame him-so sad. Your book on healing will surely be wonderful and I hope it won’t be too long before it is finished.” In fine, clean condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Kennedy started at Viking Press but moved to Doubleday, where she rose to senior editor and spent nineteen years in that capacity. An elegantly penned and worded letter from one of America’s most beloved first ladies. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Soon-to-be-president JFK attends a dinner honoring a California governor 84. John F. Kennedy. Program from a testimonial dinner for California governor Edmund G. Brown, given on May 31, 1960, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9 x 12, signed inside in blue ballpoint, next to his image, “Best regards, John F. Kennedy.” In fine condition, with toning, creasing, and edge tears to covers. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

JFK signs his Pulitzer Prize-winning Profiles in Courage for a former Arkansas senator and fellow navy veteran 85 John F. Kennedy. Signed book: Profiles in Courage. Later printing. NY: Harper and Brothers, 1956. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 266 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page, “To a distinguished public servant George Spencer—with my best regards, John F. Kennedy.” A gift inscription on the half-title page reads: “One of my bosses, Senator John F. Kennedy, autographed this book for my friend Senator George Spencer. From friend and admirer Senate Page John W. Briscoe, Washington, D.C. 3/22/57.”

In fine condition, with some mild toning to signed page, light feathering to portions of signature and inscription, and some light handling wear. Dustjacket shows scattered light soiling and toning, flecks of surface loss along edges and spine, and a few small edge tears.

George Lloyd Spencer served in the US Senate representing Arkansas from 1941 to 1943, when the Democrat resigned to return to active duty in the US Naval Reserves during World War II. In addition to their political party affiliation, Kennedy and Spencer had both served in the navy, so it’s no surprise that a senatorial page—who knew both men—would have asked JFK to autograph this copy of his Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Lincoln endorsed legal brief 86. Abraham Lincoln. Handwritten

endorsement, signed “Lincoln & Herndon,” at the bottom of an 8.5 x 12.5 lightly-lined one page manuscript document. Document concerns a plaintiff’s notice of application for dedimus (writ to commission individuals is written to act in place of a judge). At the conclusion in Lincoln’s hand, “We acknowledge service of the above on this 26th day of Feb. 1858. Lincoln & Herndon for defts. who have answered.” In fine condition, with light toning along edges and horizontal folds, and slight show-through from text on reverse.

Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

Lincoln’s household purchase as he readies himself for the historic Cooper Union speech 87. Abraham Lincoln. Highly desirable Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company check, 7 x 2, filled out and signed by Lincoln, “A. Lincoln,” payable to Eli Kreigh for $3.70, February 4, 1860. An unobtrusive cancellation cut above the signature, and slightly affecting a couple letters of the signature, with a couple old spots of adhesive to reverse to prevent any further separation, some scattered light toning, and a punch hole to left side, otherwise fine condition.

Eli Kreigh was a store-owner in Springfield, Illinois, from whom the Lincolns—like their neighbors—purchased various wares. A few weeks after writing this specific check for a purchase, Lincoln left the Midwest for New York City, where he would deliver one of the most important addresses of his life—the Cooper Union speech—elaborating his views on slavery. Many historians maintain the presentation was responsible for making him president. This $3.70 acquisition was one of many made by the family, purchases that include a stove with which Mary Todd Lincoln was so enamored she sought to take it with the family to Washington, D.C.—an idea eventually quashed by her husband. A desirable Lincoln check written as he was about to dispel any doubts about his suitability for the presidency. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $1000)

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Lincoln summons the author of Lane’s Resolution to the White House

88. Abraham Lincoln. War-dated ANS as president signed “A. Lincoln,” on a 3 x 1.75 off-white card, to Indiana Senator Henry S. Lane. In full: “Will Senator H. S. Lane please call and see me at once. A. Lincoln, December 12, 1864.” Card is affixed to a 5.5 x 4 off-white card and is in very good condition, with uniform toning, with some slightly heavier soiling around text and signature.

Eight days after meeting with President Lincoln, Lane—a rabid proponent of retaliation during the Civil War—introduced legislation that became known as Lane’s Resolution.

As reports of inhumane conditions in Confederate prison camps spread through the Union press, many Northerners began viewing such treatment as a deliberate policy, and prompted Lane’s legislation. The resolution, however, essentially mirrored what was being enacted by the Rebels and promoting behavior that violated not only the laws of war but also federal legislation. An important Civil War-era meeting between the president and a man who had been a staunch supporter at the 1860 Republican National Convention, feverishly rallying the Indiana delegation to throw their support behind the nominee from neighboring Illinois. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

89. James Madison and James Monroe. Partly-

printed DS, signed “James Madison” as president and “Jas. Monroe” as secretary of state, one page, 15.5 x 10, October 7, 1811. President Madison grants Jean Batiste Pare 85 acres of land on the edge of Lake St. Claire in Michigan. Vertical folds, Madison‘s signature light, but legible, scattered wrinkling and toning, and foxing to left side, otherwise very good condition. The seal is toned and worn, but almost completely intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce free frank of one of the most beloved First Ladies in history

90. Dolley Madison. Scarce hand-addressed free franked address panel, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Madison’s hand to “Richard D. Cutts, Esq., Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland,” and franked in the upper right, “Free D. P. Madison.” Panel also bears an Orange, Virginia, postmark as well as a “Free” stamp under signature. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges, some scattered mild toning and foxing, and light show-through from text on reverse. Dolley’s text is precise and crisply penned. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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McKinley thanks the composer of ‘Dear Old Ohio Home’: “I much admire the sentiments expressed in your song…I would deem it an honor to have the song dedicated to me”

91. William McKinley. Three items: TLS signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, March 10, 1896. Letter to an aspiring composer. In full: “I much admire the sentiments expressed in your song ‘Fair Land of Ohio’ and I congratulate you upon your skill of expression. I would deem it an honor to have the song dedicated to me.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, two through single letters of signature and scattered soiling.

And, an LS signed “W. McKinley,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, June 16, 1896. Letter of thanks for a musical gift. In full: “It was very kind of you to remember me with a copy of your composition ‘Dear Old Ohio Home’ and I thank you for the courtesy.” In very good condition, with uniform shade of toning, scattered soiling, and a few creases and wrinkles.

Also included is an unsigned printed copy of the work McKinley references in the two letters, ‘Dear Old Ohio Home (Fair Land of Ohio,’ composed

by Marian Moore, dedicated in print to McKinley. Terrific association! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

92. William McKinley. Partly-printed DS

as president, one page, 21 x 16, August 23, 1901. President McKinley appoints Percival G. Rennick “Collector of Internal Revenue for the Fifth District of Illinois.”

Signed at the conclusion by McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of Treasury, Lyman J. Gage. Light, scattered surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning with areas of heavier toning along the edges, a few small areas of spotting, and slight paper loss towards the top right corner, otherwise fine condition. Blue seal vibrant and intact. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

93. William McKinley. Partly-

printed DS, one page, 14 x 17, November 4, 1892. Governor McKinley appoints James E. Dougherty “Notary Public, for the County of Stark, for the term of Three Years.”

Signed at the conclusion by McKinley and countersigned by Secretary of State, Christian L. Poorman. In very good condition, with intersection folds and surface creasing, uniform shade of toning with heavier areas around the edges, a tear along the central vertical fold, tiny areas of separation, and mirroring from the gold seal. A vertical fold runs through the embossed seal, which remains vibrant and intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

President Monroe grants 160 acres of Illinois land to a former infantryman 94. James Monroe. Vellum DS as president, signed “James Monroe,” one

page, 12.75 x 9.75, February 14, 1818. President Monroe grants “John Fider late a private in Burnetts Company Forty Sixth Regiment of Infantry a Certain Tract of Land, containing One Hundred and Sixty Acres…in the Territory of Illinois.” Intersecting folds, wrinkling, and toning and soiling, heaviest along the right side, otherwise very good condition. The original seal is affixed as is a slip noting that a map of the bounty land was available through the General Land Office. Although most of these documents once had the added slip, today they are rarely, if ever, still attached! Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Kenneth W. Rendell Gallery. A very bold signature of the fifth President of the United States. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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95. Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew.

97. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: Real Peace. First edition, first printing. NY: Little, Brown, 1983. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 106 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on the first free end page. Moderate foxing to the inside front and back boards and first free end page approaching portions of Nixon’s signature, otherwise fine condition. The dustjacket rates very good with mild surface scuffing, edge wear and chips, and moderate toning and foxing to the inside of the jacket. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Printed embossed invitation to Richard Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew’s 1973 inauguration, 8.25 x 11, signed along the left border in black felt tip by Nixon, and at the bottom in black ink by Agnew.

In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and a few faint spots of soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

98. Richard Nixon.

“I shall give my support to any reasonable legislation of this nature whenever it can be shown that there is disparagement between the veterans of one war and those of another when the entitlement is equal” 96. Richard Nixon. TLS,

one page, 8 x 10.5, Congress of the United States letterhead, March 24, 1948. Letter to a constituent. In full: “Thank you for your letter of March 7 urging my support of H.R. 5311, extending pension benefits to World War I veterans. You may be sure that I shall give my support to any reasonable legislation of this nature whenever it can be shown that there is disparagement between the veterans of one war and those of another when the entitlement is equal.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 19, 1979. Nixon writes Jack Disbrow of New Jersey.

In full: “This is just a note to tell you how much I appreciated your writing as you did with regard to our move to New York.

As you may have noted in the press, we have decided to purchase a townhouse on East 65th Street and will be moving there shortly after Christmas. Mrs. Nixon joins me in extending our best wishes.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

99. Richard Nixon.

Color 8 x 10.25 cardstock photo of Nixon and his wife posing outside of his house in San Clemente, signed in the lower border in blue ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“The results on November Eighth exceeded even my own most optimistic predictions and I am confident that we have now laid the foundation for even greater victories in the years ahead” 100. Richard Nixon. TLS signed “Dick,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 23, 1966. Nixon writes Cy and Audrey Laughter of the Laughter Corporation in Ohio. In full: “Due to a very heavy backlog of mail, this is the first opportunity I have had to tell you how much I appreciated your wire in which you referred so generously to my activities during the recent campaign. The results on November Eighth exceeded even my own most optimistic predictions and I am confident that we have now laid the foundation for even greater victories in the years ahead. I want to take this opportunity to extend my very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“As I look back over the past four decades, there is nothing more heartwarming than your continued expression of friendship” 101. Richard Nixon.

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, January 13, 1987. Nixon sends a word of thanks to Alfred Love of Anchorage. In part: “Nineteen eighty-seven is an especially significant year for me because it was just 40 years ago that I began my political career as a freshman member of the 80th Congress.

As I look back over the past four decades, there is nothing more heartwarming than your continued expression of friendship.” In fine condition, with scattered wrinkles. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I am sure that with proper care you will spring back quickly like Eisenhower and Johnson” 102. Richard Nixon. TLS signed “Dick

Nixon,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 10, 1966. Nixon writes Ed Alley of Fairfax, Virginia.

In part: “Until Rose Mary showed me the letter she had gotten from your wife (and our great friend and volunteer) I did not know that you had had a heart attack last year.

The job you have been doing so expertly over the years for UPI is not a job for anyone who is not feeling like climbing mountains and I am glad that you are no longer trying to keep up that pace. I am sure that with proper care you will spring back quickly like Eisenhower and Johnson, to mention only two of the many top executives who have been able to come back and continue a busy and interesting life to say the least!” In fine condition, with a horizontal fold crossing his name and scattered wrinkling. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“As I embark on my mission to Peking, I want you to know how much I deeply appreciate your thoughts” 103. Richard Nixon. TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, February 14, 1972.

President Nixon writes Virginia Congressman Richard H. Hoff. In full: “It was heartening to receive your strong expression of support for my January 25 Indochina peace initiatives contained in a letter of January 26, 1972, signed by a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives. I am confident history will record that support such as yours during these difficult times contributed significantly to our mutually shared goal—a full generation of peace. As I embark on my mission to Peking, I want you to know how much I deeply appreciate your thoughts.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and a couple of faint creases. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Nixon’s “President” place card from the 1972 National Prayer Breakfast

104. Richard Nixon. President Richard Nixon’s 1972

National Prayer Breakfast place card, folded to 3.75 x 1.5, signed and inscribed in black ink “Best wishes to the Quies, Richard Nixon.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a program from the breakfast. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

105. Richard Nixon. TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, February 22, 1973. President Nixon writes Fred Dixon. In full: “The 1973 Inauguration was a huge success, a carefully planned and smoothly executed balance of public ceremony and personal celebration of the renewed opportunity to serve our nation. I shall always be grateful for your willingness to serve as a member of the Inaugural Advisory Committee. Your contributions were valuable to all of us and, for me personally, it meant a great deal to have you take part in this very special occasion.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and a few wrinkles. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

107. Richard Nixon. Signed book: Nixon. First edition. NY: Henry Holt and Company, 1956.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 188 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page, “To Estelle Byrne, a fellow Nixonite. Ralph de Toledano,” and signed below in blue felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” In very good condition, with surface rubbing, small tears and paper loss to the spine and corners of the dustjacket, price clip, spots of heavy soiling above the inscription and on the bottom edge of the page, and a square of toning on the last free end page with similar spots of soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Nixon thanks a congressman for supporting a veto of the War Powers Act: “I feel certain the test of time will prove your position a wise one” 106. Richard Nixon. TLS as president signed “RN,” one page, 6.5 x 9, White House letterhead, November 9, 1973. Letter to Republican Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead of California. In full: “Despite the negative outcome of the House vote on November 7 to sustain my veto of the War Powers bill, your strong support on this important issue is greatly appreciated. I feel certain the test of time will prove your position a wise one, and I fervently hope the dangerous ramifications of the measure can be avoided.” In fine condition.

The US Congress passed the War Powers Act in 1973 as American forces began to withdraw from combat operations in Vietnam. The legislation attempted to correct what many elected officials—and much of the American public—saw as excessive war-making powers in the hands of the president. Just a couple of weeks before Nixon sent this letter to Representative Moorhead, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, the chief executive vetoed the original War Powers Act, claiming it imposed ‘unconstitutional and dangerous’ restrictions on his authority and would ‘seriously undermine this nation’s ability to act decisively and convincingly in times of international crisis.’ On November 7, 1973, both the House and Senate overrode Nixon’s veto. Among those few siding with Nixon was Moorhead, whom the president applauded. “I feel certain the test of time will prove your position a wise one,” he writes here. The congressman’s loyalty would extend to the judiciary’s committee’s impeachment hearings, where he voted against impeachment and urged Nixon not to resign. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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108. Richard Nixon.

Signed book: The Challenges We Face. First edition. NY: McGrawHill, 1960. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 253 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue felt tip on the half-title page, “To Reverend William Ward, With best wishes, From Richard Nixon.” In fine condition, with very light wear to the spine, a uniform shade of toning to the pages, and the remnants of a label on the bottom right of the front pastedown page, mirroring a light adhesive mark to the first free end page. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

112. Barack Obama.

Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First edition.

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

109. Richard Nixon. Engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, signed under the image in blue felt tip, “Richard Nixon.” In fine condition, with light brushing to the end of the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 110. Richard and Pat Nixon. Ink signature,

“Richard Nixon,” on an off-white card; and an ink signature, “Pat Nixon,” on an off-white slip. Both are double matted with a satin-finish photo of the couple to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Exemplar South American appointment by President Pierce 113. Franklin Pierce. Clear and crisp manuscript DS as president, one page both sides, 11 x 16.75, July 5, 1854. President Pierce appoints “James A. Peden…as the Minister Resident of the United States to the Republic of Buenos Ayres.” Signed at the conclusion by Pierce and countersigned by Secretary of State, William L. Marcy. Intersecting folds, one passing through a single letter of signature, with two tiny points of separation along the central horizontal fold, a uniform shade of toning, light, scattered spots of soiling, and two circular areas of toning from the seal, otherwise fine condition. White seal is crisp and intact. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

111. Barack Obama. Newsweek magazine, December 27, 2004, featuring the president on the cover, signed and inscribed on the front cover in blue felt tip “To Stephen— All the best! Barack Obama.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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114. Franklin Pierce. Ink signature, “Franklin Pierce,” on an offwhite 3.5 x 1 clipped slip, affixed to an off-white 5.25 x 1.5 clipped slip, in turn affixed to a black 6.5 x 2.5 clipped slip. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and scattered soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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115. President and First Ladies.

Vintage fountain pen signatures of Herbert Hoover, Mary Lord Harrison, and Eleanor Roosevelt on individual 5.5 x 2.75 blue cards from the Albert R. Chestnut collection; and a White House card signed in fountain pen

by Eleanor Roosevelt, affixed to an identical light blue card. All the Chestnut cards are affixed to slightly larger black or gray cards. Photos affixed to a couple of cards, and some scattered light toning to several signatures, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

116. Ronald Reagan. Pro-

gram from the 1977-78 Greater Boise Chamber of Commerce 92nd annual dinner and dance, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the inside in ballpoint, “Ronald Reagan.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Try to find a smile in each passing day—that’s the best medicine of all!”

118. Ronald Reagan.

TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 6.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, April 6, 1993. Reagan writes Josephine Regan, wife of singer, actor, and longtime Reagan supporter Phil Regan. In full: “We are so sorry to learn of your illness and we want you to know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. While this is a difficult time for you right now, we know that you will find the courage and the strength to meet the challenge. In the mean time, please count us among those whose care and concern surround you and try to find a smile in each passing day—that’s the best medicine of all!” In fine condition, with a couple of small creases and a few spots of staining. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

Ten days after the former president’s Alzheimer’s admission, Nancy confides to Ann Landers: “I thought Ronnie’s letter was really noble, touching (I cried!) and typical Ronald Reagan” 117. Nancy Reagan. ALS signed “Nancy,” on both sides of her 5.75 x 4.5 personal notecard, no date, but postmarked November 15, 1994.

Letter of thanks to her friend, Eppie Lederer (aka Ann Landers). In full: “Thanks so much for your kind note—and for sending me the column from Chicago which I hadn’t seen. How nice and kind they were. I thought Ronnie’s letter was really noble, touching (I cried!) and typical Ronald Reagan—no one else could have written it. We both hope it will help other people who have the same disease—according to the response we’ve had—which has been so heartwarming—I think that’s what’s happening. Many thanks again for your thoughtfulness—hope to see you soon.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagan’s hand. Ten days earlier, her husband had informed the nation he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, closing his letter to the nation with the famous line “I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life.” A rare and emotionally heartfelt glimpse at Nancy Reagan’s take on her husband’s groundbreaking admission. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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121. Ronald Reagan. Ballpoint signa-

ture, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. A few creases, mild wrinkling, and light toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I have tucked that little longhand piece away like an acorn in a tree for when and if it is needed” 122. Ronald Reagan. TLS signed “Ron,”

“We have made real progress in finding constructive, common sense answers to the problems facing state government” 119. Ronald Reagan. TLS signed “Ron,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Office of the Governor letterhead, May 13, 1970. Reagan writes actor Phil Regan. In full: “Just a note to advise that I appreciate your forthright letter concerning Bill Roberts’ comment contained in the Sunday, March 1, Los Angeles Times. I know you know me well enough to be aware of my point of view so there is no need to expand further on it. You can be sure I will mention Bill Roberts’ comment to him when I see him here next week. Phil, I believe that we have made real progress in finding constructive, common sense answers to the problems facing state government.” Regan had endorsed Reagan for governor of California in 1966 as he ran against incumbent Edmund G. Brown. A few small creases, scattered wrinkling, and a horizontal mailing fold passing through the top of the letter “R” in his signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

one page, 7.25 x 10.5, State of California letterhead, January 16, 1968.

Reagan writes singer and actor Phil Regan.

In full: “Just a note to say thanks so much. I have tucked that little longhand piece away like an acorn in a tree for when and if it is needed.

Strangely enough it goes along with some other information on the same individual that came my way some time ago.” Wrinkling, a horizontal mailing fold approaching the bottom of his name, the signature a shade light, and a bit of toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

120. Ronald Reagan. ALS signed “Ron,” one page, 6.25 x 4.25, personal letterhead, August 31. Reagan writes Phil and Jo Regan.

In full: “Your very nice letter reached me at last—not the fault of the postal service—just that I’ve been absent from the office for a couple of weeks. But thank you for your very kind words. Nancy sends a thank you also. We both appreciate your prayer and pray for your happiness.” Semi-circular area of soiling along the left edge and a staple hole at the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing enveloped addressed by Reagan. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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The staunch Republican calls himself “an old ex liberal” 123. Ronald Reagan. Draft ALS signed “RR” as governor of California, one

lightly-lined yellow page, 8 x 10, June 5, 1967. Handwritten draft letter to Wain Dawson. In full: “Thanks so much for sending me the article. I’ve been interested in the author for some time. As an old ex liberal I’m wondering if he realizes he is perhaps undergoing a metamorphosis and may wind up an ex also. Certainly his theme of decentralization better fits the conservative philosophy and indeed is similar to what we are attempting in Calif.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and Dawson’s mailing address in a secretary’s hand directly above, and close to, Reagan’s salutation. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Reagan sends Christmas cheer to a fellow actor during his final month in the White House 124. Ronald Reagan. White House Christmas

card, signed as president, “Ron,” measuring 7.75 x 10.75 open, dated 1988. Lower portion bears a pre-printed Christmas message from the Reagans, with Reagan writing in the upper portion, “Dear Jo & Phil, It was good to see you even if it was for only a few minutes and to meet your family. Nancy & I wish you all a most wonderful Christmas & Happy New Year. Nancy & I are grateful for your very kind letter and generous words. And yes thanks very much for ‘Call to Arms.’ All the Best.” In fine condition. Phil Regan had headed Democrats for Reagan in the 1966 California campaign for Governor. A very displayable and desirable format, written during Reagan’s final months as commander-in-chief. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

127. Ronald Reagan. Program

from the March 17, 1975, Council of 500 Duvall County Republican Executive Committee Appreciation Dinner, 6.5 x 10, signed on the front cover in black felt tip “Ronald Reagan.” Central vertical fold, a bit of staining along the left side of the cover, and a tiny brush to his first name, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the original recipient stating that it was obtained in 1980 at the offices of The New York Times.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

128. Ronald Reagan. Ballpoint signature, “Ronald Reagan,” on an off-white 2.75 x 5 lightly-lined sheet. In fine condition, with faint paperclip impression at the lower right corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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129. Ronald Reagan. Signed book: A

Great New Beginning.

First edition. Presidential Inaugural Committee, 1981. Hardcover, 9.25 x 11.5, 191 pages.

Signed in blue felt tip on the first free end page “Ronald Reagan.” Also signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the same page by Ed and Ursula Meese. In fine condition, with a few small stains and scuffs to the front cover. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

133. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bank

check, 6.5 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Roosevelt, as president, payable to Shaker, Travis & Quinn, Inc. for $4.50, September 30, 1944. In fine condition, with central vertical fold through a single letter of signature, and expected cancellation holes and stamps. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

130. Ronald Reagan.

Signed book: Speaking My Mind. Later printing.

NY: Simon & Schuster, 1989. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 432 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the second free end page “Ronald Reagan, Feb. 5–’93.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

131. Ronald Reagan.

Program, 8.25 x 12, eight pages, for the 1970 Army Ball held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 13, 1970, honoring General William Westmoreland, signed on the cover in black ink by Reagan. In very good condition, with a bisecting vertical fold, light toning and foxing to inside pages, water spot to end of Reagan’s signature and some light surface loss to front cover.

Accompanied by an original invitation and envelope, RSVP card and envelope, and an informational card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

132. Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Felt

tip signatures, “Ronald Reagan,” and “Nancy Reagan” on individual offwhite cards. Both are double matted together with a photo of the Reagans in the White House to an overall size of 14 x 11. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Stunning artist rendering of FDR

134. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Print featuring a pencil-drawn portrait of FDR, 18.5 x 24.5, signed and inscribed in ink, “For my friend Samuel Messer, from Franklin D. Roosevelt.”

Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and wrinkling, with creases lightly running through the signature in two places, moderate rubbing and spots of soiling along the bottom. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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During his first term in office, FDR gives his old friend, the manager of the famed Willard Hotel, a copy of his book

135. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: On Our Way. First

edition, first printing. NY: The John Day Company, 1934. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 300 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “For Harry Somerville from his old friend Franklin D. Roosevelt.”

Even toning to the pages, scattered soiling to the free end page and adjacent front board, and scattered stains to the spine, otherwise fine condition. FDR has made a one-word correction to page x of the forward, crossing out “party” and adding “property.” Somerville was manager of the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Roosevelt recalls the famous campaign of 1928 that ultimately led him to the White House 136. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: The Happy War-

rior. First edition, first printing. NY: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928. Hardcover with dustjacket, 4.75 x 8, 40 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “For Dorothy & Larry Brown in memory of the famous campaign of 1928. Franklin D. Roosevelt.”

In fine condition, with even toning to the pages and mild soiling and fraying to the spine. The dustjacket shows soiling, small chips, and sunning to its spine. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Desirable 1936 The Democratic Book with intact White House vignette 137. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signed book: The Democratic Book:

1936. Gilt-stamped leather (including “Mary Connor Myers,” the original owner), 11.5 x 14.5, 384 pages. Limited edition (limitation unspecified; this copy No. 433), signed by Roosevelt on the limitation page beneath a watercolor vignette of the White House. In fine condition, with some scuffs to the covers, scattered soiling, and a bottom portion of one of FDR’s portraits on an inside page torn out. The signed watercolor remains unaffected. A lavishly produced promotional ‘year book’ for the Democratic Party, the publication of The Democratic Book in the Spring of 1936 was assailed by Republicans as a violation of the Corrupt Practices Act which prohibits corporations from contributing to national campaigns. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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140. Theodore Roosevelt. Partly-printed DS as president, one

page, 15.5 x 19, May 1, 1908. Roosevelt appoints John A. Clark a “Captain in the Medical Corps.” Signed at the conclusion by Roosevelt and countersigned by the Acting Secretary of War. In fine condition, with Roosevelt’s signature just a shade or two light, a few edge dings, and a bit of mild edge toning. The blue seal is mostly intact. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

FDR sends an official state letter of welcome to Bolivia’s new president 139. Franklin D. Roosevelt. DS as president, one page, 9.75 x 11.75, May 11, 1935. An official letter of state to the president of Bolivia, Jose Luis Tejada Sorzano. In full: “I have received the letter of the 1st of December last, in which Your Excellency announced your assumption of the Presidency of the Republic of Bolivia, and your entrance upon the duties of the office. I cordially reciprocate the sentiments you express for the continuance of the friendly relations existing between the United States of America and Bolivia, and I assure Your Excellency of my best wishes for your personal welfare and for the prosperity of the Republic over which you have been called to preside.” A central horizontal fold, vertical fold near right side, and some scattered light creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition.

Tejada was installed by the military as president of Bolivia in December 1934 during the Chaco War, after the military overthrow of President Daniel Salamanca. In spite of Roosevelt’s “best wishes for your personal welfare and for the prosperity of the Republic over which you have been called to preside,” disdain of Tejada by Bolivian military leaders forced the South American leader from office almost one year to the day after this letter was dispatched. An eloquent welcome from early in Roosevelt’s historic administration. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce image of TR relaxing at Sagamore Hill 141. Theodore Roosevelt. Marvelous vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 Underwood and Underwood portrait of Roosevelt, clad in a three-piece suit and his riding boots, sitting in his yard at Sagamore Hill, signed and inscribed at the upper left border in fountain pen “Good luck to the explorers and to all the Cathcart family (they must be a very nice family, judging from the letter signed ‘Charlotte Cathcart’), from Theodore Roosevelt, June 17th, 1917.” A notation on the reverse confirms “This photograph was taken on the lawn in front of T.R.’s home.” In fine condition with trimmed edges and silvering to the darker portions. An outstanding portrait of Roosevelt in his post-presidency, and only the second time we have ever offered this unusual pose. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

143. William H. Taft.

Ink signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an off-white 3.25 x 1.25 slip clipped from the closing of a letter. In fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

144. William H. Taft.

Roosevelt presidential C. M. Bell portrait 142. Theodore Roosevelt. Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.25 photo

by C. M. Bell of Washington, affixed to the original 5.25 x 7.25 photographer’s mount, of Roosevelt looking confident in a three-piece suit, signed on the mount in black ink, as president, “With regards from Theodore Roosevelt, Jan 31st 1906.” Light silvering to lower right of image, toning to mount from previous display, trimmed edges, and mounting remnants to right edge and reverse, otherwise fine condition.

A desirable likeness from the midst of Roosevelt’s presidency. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

TLS signed “Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Supreme Court letterhead, December 24, 1928. Taft orders a book from Putnam in New York. In full: “Please send, with the enclosed card, the Life of Lincoln

by Senator Beveridge, two volumes, to Mr. Horace D. Taft, Watertown, Connecticut.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and creasing, office stamps on reverse, a couple small stamps and pencil notation, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Taft’s signature remains quite distinct and bold. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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145. William H. Taft. TLS signed

“Wm. H. Taft,” one page, 7 x 9.25, personal letterhead, July 30, 1921. To Major Meredith. In full: “I thank you for your kind letter of July 5th, congratulating me upon my appointment to be Chief Justice.”

Central horizontal fold, light surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning with some heavier areas around the edges, and some trivial foxing, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Taft’s ghost from the past 146. William H. Taft.

Eerie vintage vertical fountain pen signature, “Wm. H. Taft,” on an offwhite 3.75 x 6.5 album page. Vertical signature has been intentionally mirrored along the album page, as people would sign their names along the crease and quickly fold the paper, creating a ghostly inkblot. In very good condition, with separation along the central vertical fold and a rough left edge. Accompanied by original mailing envelope. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Beautifully preserved appointment from Taft’s first year as Secretary of War

148. William H. Taft. Partly-printed vellum DS, signed

“Wm H. Taft,” one page, 8 x 10, June 21, 1904. Secretary of War appoints Owen Ralph Meredith a “Cadet of the United States Military Academy.” Signed at the conclusion by Taft and countersigned by the Military Secretary Frederick C. Ainsworth. Intersecting folds, only one of which lightly grazes the first letter of the signature, light surface creasing, and some faint, scattered discoloration, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a later military appointment, signed

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

147. Bess Truman. Two items: ALS, signed “Bess W. Truman,” two pages on two adjoined sheets, 6.25 x 8.25, no date, but postmarked February 7, 1951. Letter of condolence to Margaret Johnson. In part: “I am so sorry to hear the bad news about your mother…Am so sorry, too, that your father is in such a wretched condition. And how terribly he will miss your mother.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, and an 8 x 6 engraved vignette of the White House, signed in black ink, “Bess Wallace Truman.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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The future Chief Justice adeptly handles a reporter’s inquiry about his possible Associate nomination: “The Supreme Court business has been postponed until December, and the questions connected with it are therefore not to be revived until then”

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

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

Taylor supplies Fort Crawford with fuel for the bitter Wisconsin winter

150. Zachary Taylor. Partly-printed DS, signed “Z. Taylor, Col., 1st Regt.

U.S. Infy,” one page, 7.75 x 6.75, January 1833. Taylor signs off on a requisition for six cords of wood for a kitchen and servants quarters at Fort Crawford.

Double matted to an overall size of 14 x 11. In very good to fine condition, with two horizontal folds, one having a partial separation, fold passing between Taylor’s signature and rank, scattered light toning, some lightly affecting signature, and show-through from docketing on reverse. Fort Crawford was an outpost of the United States Army located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, during the 19th Century. The army’s occupation of Prairie du Chien actually spanned the lifetime of two fortifications, both of them named Fort Crawford.

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

151. Three Presidents. Engraved portrait of the White House, 8 x 6, by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, signed in black felt tip by George Bush and Jimmy Carter, and in blue felt tip by Gerald Ford. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Truman’s Address at the Conference on the Japanese Peace Treaty, number 6 of a short run of 60

152. Harry S. Truman. Hardcover and leatherbound copy of

Truman’s Address at the Conference on the Japanese Peace Treaty, which he gave on September 4, 1951. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 12 pages. Sixty copies of this speech were made in this fashion, with this copy being #6, and some were given as Christmas gifts in 1951. Signed and inscribed as president in black ink on the first free end page, “To Hon. John W. Snyder, with every good wish for a happy Christmas, Harry S. Truman, Dec 25, 1951.”

Truman’s ratification of the Japanese Peace Treaty in San Francisco concluded what the president called, “a bitter and costly war.” That historic event was commemorated via this publication, with this exact item given by Truman to Snyder, a longtime friend of who had served with the president during World War I and who was appointed U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in 1946. In that position, Snyder was responsible for establishing a stable economy in the mid-1940s. A desirable World War II-related short-run book presented to one of the post-war architects. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“Let’s talk about this thing!”

153. Harry S. Truman. ANS, on the inside

flap of a New York Central ticket envelope, measuring 6 x 6.5 opened, no date. Truman writes, “Let’s talk about this thing!” Pencil calculations under Truman’s note, with more notations on outside of envelope, expected handling wear, and scattered light toning and creasing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

154. Harry S. Truman.

Pencil signature and sentiment “Best Wishes, Harry S. Truman USS MO” on an off-white 5 x 2 slip. In very good condition, with irregularly cut top right side, wrinkling and rippling, a central horizontal fold, and a collector notation. The signature and a portion of the original mailing envelope are affixed to a slight larger piece of cardstock. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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155. Harry S. Truman. Vintage glossy

9 x 7 photo of Truman and wife Bess riding in a convertible, signed in fountain pen, “Harry S. Truman.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and spots of emulsion, a few trivial spots of soiling, and light brushing to the signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

156. Harry S. Truman. TLS, one page,

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

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President Truman and four other world leaders sign at the conference establishing the United Nations

157. Harry S. Truman. Rare original program from the closing plenary session of the United Nations Conference on International Organization on June 26, 1945, 6 x 9, signed on the cover in pencil “Harry S. Truman,” secretary of state “E. R. Stettinius, Jr,” British Ambassador to the United States “Halifax,” Prime Minister of South Africa “J[an] C[hristian] Smuts,” and Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia and later its King, “Faisal.” The cover is affixed to a 19.75 x 13.5 mat with a printed page identifying the 11 speakers at the event, ticket stub from the final session of the United Nations Conference on World Organization, and a rare original identification lapel pin worn at the conference, and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 14.5. In overall fine condition.

Truman had been in the White House for two months and World War II was still raging in Asia—having only recently ceased in Europe—when the president attended the United Nations Conference on International Organization—a convention of delegates from 50 Allied nations that took place from April to June 1945. The goal of the conference was ambitious but necessary in light of the second world war—to create an organization that would establish and preserve peace. The convention resulted in the creation of the United Nations Charter, which was signed the same day as this scarce program. World events, however, would make the goal of a lengthy peace a dream rarely realized.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

158. John Tyler. Partly-

printed DS as president, one page, 8 x 10, July 31, 1844. President Tyler orders the secretary of state to affix the “Seal of the United States to the pardon of Henry H. Little.” In very good condition, with light spreading of ink to Tyler’s signature and four spots of adhesive, two affecting last line of document. Precertified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

159. John Tyler. Ink signature, “J. Tyler,” on an off-white 2 x 1.25

clipped slip, affixed to an off-white 4.25 x 1.75 clipped slip, in turn affixed to a black 6.5 x 2.5 clipped slip. Includes a hand-colored portrait vignette affixed next to the signature. In very good condition, with a light crease to the top edge, only slightly affecting the signature, toning, scattered soiling and traces of adhesive glossed over the edges. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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160. Martin Van Buren. Ink signature, “M.

Van Buren,” on an offwhite 5.25 x 4.75 clipped sheet. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and a vertical fold affecting one letter of the signature. Precertified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

161. Woodrow Wilson. Ink signature,

“Woodrow Wilson,” on an off-white irregularly clipped slip, taken from the closing of a letter, and affixed to a similar size piece of corrugated cardboard. Uniform mild toning, paperclip impression to left edge, and some mild haloing to signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

Horrific by modern standards, Wilson commits a patient to the New Jersey State Institution for Feeble Minded Women 162. Woodrow Wilson. DS, one page, 9 x 11.5, January 20,

1912. Wilson, as governor of New Jersey, sends a woman to the “New Jersey State Institution for Feeble Minded Women.” In part: “You will please admit Anna L. Arnold…the age of 41 years into your Institution for instruction and support at the expense of the State of New Jersey for the term of one year…at the yearly sum of one hundred twenty five Dollars for clothing and you are hereby authorized to draw from the Treasury of this State semi-annually for a ratable portion of said allowance for such time as said Anna L. Arnold shall receive instruction and support…You will please make a semi-annual report giving the time of admission, progress of learning, state of health, and such remarks as the situation of said pupil may suggest.” In very good condition, with a few small separations along intersecting folds, scattered light damp staining, some lightly affecting portions of signature, uniform toning, a couple of pencil notations, and scattered pin holes.

The fate of Ms. Arnold seems incontrovertible. The 41-year-old woman was one of the countless men and women institutionalized in the 1910s—individuals deemed ‘feeble-minded’—in reality individuals suffering from a wide-ranging list of mental deficiencies—and subjected to sterilization measures. Governor Wilson enacted the legislation that made such involuntary committal possible in 1911.

A three-man board was empowered to determine if ‘feebleminded, epileptics and other defectives’ should be sterilized. This board could also do the same to people in poor houses. Such eugenics enjoyed wide support among progressives of the early 20th century—including Wilson. The facility to which Ms. Arnold was hereby committed was established by Philip P. Baker, a New Jersey legislator who also set up the New Jersey Training School for Feeble-Minded Children. A shocking document from a much different era of psychological thought. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Accompanied by its desirable, yet seldom-seen, original mailing tube.

163. Woodrow Wilson. Partly-printed vellum DS as president,

signed “Woodrow Wilson,” one page, 16 x 19.75, August 6, 1914.

President Wilson appoints Owen R. Meredith First Lieutenant of Infantry. Rolled and in very good condition, with light creasing and rippling, toning around the edges and scattered spots of discoloration. Blue seal affixed to bottom left has a crease through the top half where it has come detached from the document, but is still intact. As one might expect, original mailing tubes for documents such as this were generally discarded after opening making them decided uncommon and rarely encountered today. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Washington free frank as President of the United States 164. George Washington.

Free-franked address panel, 2.25 x 1, “President U. S.” Matted with a colorized image and a photocopy of a similar example and framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 15.25.

In good condition, with a vertical fold affecting one letter and some scattered toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Presentable and nearly-full signature of the first president

165. George Washington. Crisp ink signature, “George Was[hi]ngton,” on an off-white 2.5 x 1 slip, clipped from a larger document. Attractively cloth matted and framed with a copy of two portions of the document showing where the signature appears in the document, as well as a color portrait of Washington, to an overall size of 20 x 17. Professional vertical repair to slip, resulting in the removal of the “hi” of signature, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. Such complete Washington signatures are seldom seen. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Rare three-language ship’s paper for a Norfolk-docked vessel signed twice by both Washington and Jefferson

166. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Scarce and desirable partly-printed double-signed DS, signed twice as president, “Go: Washington,” and twice “Th: Jefferson” as secretary of state, one page both sides, 10 x 15.5, June 11, 1793. Three language ship’s paper, with Dutch and English on one side, and English and French on the reverse, issued to “Robert Service, master and commander of the Ship called the Camilla of the town of New York…lying at present in the port and haven of Norfolk and bound for Falmouth and laden with Flour & Staves that after this Ship has been visited and before sailing he shall make oath before the proper officer, that the said Ship belongs to one or more of the citizens of the United States of America, the act whereof shall be put at the end of the presents; and likewise that he will keep and cause to be kept by his crew on board, the marine ordinances and regulations, and enter into the proper office a list signed and witnessed, containing the names and sirnames, the places of birth, and the abode of the crew of this Ship, and all who shall embark on board her.” Signed on each side, “Go: Washington,” and “Th: Jefferson.” Affixed to the document by its original ribbon is the oath of Norfolk mayor Thomas Newton attesting to the ship and

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its cargo. In generally very good condition, with paper loss and tears to edges, intersecting folds, scattered toning and soiling, several tack holes, and light creasing and wrinkling. One of the white wafer seals remains crisp and intact, with another one soiled and cracked, but mostly intact. All writing is bold and the signatures, particularly those on the front, are large and quite remarkable.

Astonishingly rare in such a multi-signed format, this early variant three-language ship’s paper was endorsed four separate times—twice each by President Washington and Secretary of State (and future president) Jefferson. The paper itself would have provided proof of the nationality of the ship’s owner if the vessel, then anchored in Norfolk, Virginia, was stopped by a foreign power—an enormously important fact during this period as Washington proclaimed US neutrality between France and England. The page provides a double-pairing of the earliest presidential signatures! It is worth noting that this particular design was the first format used for ship’s papers and lasted less than a year until the standard four-language format was devised. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $1500)

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Extraordinary autograph album signed by five presidents, Union and Confederate officers, and Supreme Court Justices, including Roosevelt, McKinley, Harrison, Douglass, Morgan, and Butler

167.

19th Century Autograph Album. Superb leatherbound autograph album, 8.75 x 9.5, containing 144 signatures of presidents, Union and Confederate generals, politicians, Supreme Court Justices,and other notables, most pages being multi-signed, with just a few back-to-back. Signers include: Grover Cleveland (as president), Benjamin Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt (as president), William McKinley (as president), Warren G. Harding (as president), Lew Wallace, J. M. Palmer, J. R. Hawley, J. M. Rusk, C. F. Manderson, J. B. Gordon, E. C. Walthall, M. C. Butler, W. B.

Bate, Frederick Douglass, Melville Fuller, Stephen Field, Joseph McKenna, Samuel Blatchford, Lucius Lamar, David Brewer, Henry Brown, George Shirash, Howell Jackson, George Dewey, John T. Morgan, Randall Gibson, William B. Bate, Matthew C. Butler, Alfred Colquitt, Francis M. Cockrell, and Eppa Hunton. A more comprehensive list is available online at rrauction.com. In fine condition, with a partial separation along front hinge, and scattered wear to covers. A one-of-a-kind collection in well-preserved condition.

RRAuction COA.‌(MB $300)

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168. Spiro Agnew. TLS signed “Spiro T. Agnew,” one page, 7 x 9, The Vice President letterhead, June 24, 1971. Vice President Agnew writes retired General Maxwell D. Taylor. In full: “Your opposite editorial page article, which appeared in the New York Times of June 23rd, was an excellent exposition of the issues involved in the current controversy concerning publication of classified government documents. I commend the forthright and incisive manner in which you have brought your thoughts on this important matter to the attention of the Times editors and the general public.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Survivors of the ‘Miracle in the Andes’ sign their story 169. Alive: Andes Survivors. Signed

book: Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors.

First edition. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1974.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 352 pages. Signed on the inside front cover and first free end page by all 16 of the survivors.

Tears, creases and paper loss to dustjacket, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Arnold attempts to retain his family’s reward for privateering during the French Revolution “without subjecting myself or them to go to, or reside in Canada” 171. Benedict Arnold. ALS

signed “B. Arnold,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 8.75, April 14, 1798. From London, Arnold writes the Duke of Portland. In part: “When I had the honor of a Conversation with Your Grace upon the subject of my Petition to the King for Waste lands in upper Canada, Your Grace was pleased to intimate to me that my going there with my Family to intitle [sic] me to the lands as an half pay Officer, would be dispensed with, our situation being a very singular one. I have therefore my Lord Duke, by desire of Mr. King, and agreeable to his instructions, made out a Memorial to Mr. Bupel, President of His Majesty’s Council in Upper Canada, praying for the lands that I am intitled [sic] to as an half pay officer for myself and my family without subjecting myself or them to go to, or reside in Canada, which Mr. King has approved of, and promised me to lay it before Your Grace for your instructions thereon, which I have no doubt will be agreeable to Your Grace intimation to me, and the prayer of my Memorial.”

Intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, wrinkles, scattered light toning, and an adjacent page reinforced, otherwise fine condition.

King George III granted Arnold and his family about 15,000 acres of land in Canada in recognition of his service to the Crown, including his treason against America and later acting as a privateer during the French Revolution. Arnold was imprisoned for a time by French authorities amid accusations of spying for the British—to whom he had defected during the American Revolution—but eventually escaped to a blockading British fleet after bribing his guards, then helped organize militia forces on British-held islands. Despite his hope that such actions would earn him a new command, the king instead granted him the aforementioned parcel...on the condition that he and his family move there. The idea of leaving England was not met favorably by Arnold, who had resided in Canada in the late 1780s and found himself to be extremely unpopular in all of North America, forcing him to contact the Duke of Portland, Secretary of State, “praying for the lands that I am intitled [sic] to as an half pay officer for myself and my family without subjecting myself or them to go to, or reside in Canada.” Arnold is scarce in letters, particularly with such excellent association. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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172. David Attenborough. British broad-

caster and naturalist (May 8, 1926), who has enjoyed a successful 50–year career as the voice of natural history programs for the BBC. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Attenborough with one of his feathered friends, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a small scratch towards the lower left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

174. Clyde Beatty. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Beatty in his animal trainer garb, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Katie Roche, Best wishes, Clyde Beatty, 1951.” In very good condition, with a central vertical crease, scattered surface creasing and rippling, corner creasing, a small tack hole to the top edge, and mounting remnants on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The Red Cross founder and witness to some of the Civil War’s most horrific battles addresses the value of Confederate dollars

173. Clara Barton.

Teacher and humanitarian (1821–1912) best known for organizing the relief organization the American Red Cross. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to Colonel O. L. Manns regarding the disbursement of her brother’s property in Norfolk, Virginia. After listing his horses and mules, and the desired prices for all, Barton proceeds to talk about cotton and several collections necessary to settle all accounts. In part: “General Rucker Dept. Q.M. of this Dept. informs me that good mules sell here for $195…a piece—and he presumes they are much the same at Norfolk…The saddle horse had best be sold at auction…as he has lost an eye he could not be turned in to the Government, he is a splendid saddle horse…

As the Harney note cannot be found but was as you recollect acknowledged by his agent M. Taylor (who said he gave it) in your office I would like to have you collect that. When the note was given, and when my brother would have collected it had he been at liberty to do so. North Carolina money was worth fifty-five cts (.50) on the dollar and Mr. Harney had the cotton in its best market days, and disposed of it at a good profit to himself. I am of the opinion that he could in justice pay no less than fifty cents on the dollar on the note.

The claim against Budd D. Hutchins should be settled in the same note. Hutchins acknowledged to Gen’l Butler in my presence that the money which they took was worth fifty cents on the dollar at the time they took it, and General Butler also in my presence ordered them to pay my brother $ the sum of ($350)…M.C. Money found to be missing from the original packages when counted by the general’s direction.

If you please Col. I will leave the matter in your hands, to dispose of the property and make the several collections. Remunerate yourself liberally for your trouble and labor and send me a draft for the Balance at Washington, care Saml. B. Barton.”

In very good to fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling to last page, lightly affecting signature, and a diagonal crease to both pages.

In this interesting letter, penned during the Civil War, Barton twice references “General Butler”—General Benjamin Franklin Butler, the Union officer who had been stationed in Virginia and to whose men Barton had attended. The comments here on “North Carolina money” are references to Confederate currency—also a noteworthy occurrence as she provided aid, comfort, and medical attention to Union troops on some of the most gruesome battlefields of the Civil War. For three years, Barton followed army operations throughout Virginia, and tended to wounded after battles in Petersburg, Richmond, Charleston, and Fredericksburg, earning her national acclaim. In 1864, Union General Benjamin Butler appointed Barton as the ‘lady in charge’ of the hospitals at the front in Virginia. Excellent association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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178. Otto von Bismarck.

175. Menachem Begin. Signed book: The

Revolt. First edition, first printing. London: W. H. Allen, 1951. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 386 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the title page “With Zion’s greetings, M. Begin” who has also signed with a sentiment in Hebrew. In very good condition, with mild scattered soiling affecting his signature, scattered toning, a owner’s notation on the first free end page, and partial separation of the front cover along the hinge; the dustjacket rates poor with a missing back cover, separation along the spine, and old tape repair to the front cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

176. Alexander Graham Bell. Bold ink

signature, “Alexander Graham Bell,” on a light green irregularly clipped slip, most likely from a check, and affixed to a 5 x 2.75 off-white card. In fine condition, with a few trivial spots and light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“My book of thermochemistry will be published in October”

177. Marcellin Berthelot. French chemist and politician (1827–

1907). ALS in French, signed “M. Berthelot,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, no date. Letter to an unidentified gentleman. In part: “I’m afraid [I] forgot to answer your letter you wrote to me…My book of thermochemistry will be published in October…You could find information in my memoirs…What you are looking for of numerical data in the Directory of the Board of Longitudes for 1894.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, trimmed vertical edge, a uniform shade of mild toning, and a small label affixed to top edge of front, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Influential German statesman (1815–1898), known as the ‘Iron Chancellor,’ who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871–1890. Original sepia 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo with the backstamp of Numa Blanc and Co., Paris, signed in fountain pen along the bottom. In fine condition, with small ding to top edge, mounting remnants to reverse, and mild toning. One of just a scant handful of Bismarck photos we have offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

El Libertador signs a military promotion 179. Simon Bolivar.

Revolutionary and political leader (1783–1830) whose military campaigns against the Spanish were instrumental in the emergence of the independent nations of modern South America, including Bolivia, which was named in his honor.

Partly-printed DS, in Spanish, signed “Simon Bolivar,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12.5, October 28, 1806. Untranslated appointment for a captain.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds and creases, soiling and staining, small holes and tears along the left edge, and his signature faded. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

180. Joseph Bonanno. Bank check, 6

x 2.75, filled out and signed by Bonanno, payable to N. S. Chapter Charity Drive for $10.00, February 2, 1978, adding in the memo field, “Knights of Columbus Charity Drive.” In fine condition, with a vertical fold slightly affecting the first letter of the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Rare letter from the last member of the Bonaparte dynasty 181. Napoleon Eugene Bonaparte (Prince Imperial). Prince Imperial of the French Bonaparte

dynasty (1856–1879), and the only child of Napoleon III. His early death in Africa, at the hands of Zulu warriors, sent shock waves throughout Europe. ALS in French, signed “Napoleon,” one page both sides, 3.5 x 5.5, gold embossed personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Cardinal Bonaparte. In part (translated): “Tenderly I thank you for the superb book…your letter also went to my heart; I beg your Highness to place my respectful hommage at the feet of the Very Holy Father.” He goes on to ask the cardinal to coney his thanks to his aunt Constance, and his cousins Boccagiovine and Primoli. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial foxing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Also accompanied by a 6.5 x 4 card bearing an image of Bonaparte, as well as a transcript of a speech he gave on March 16, 1874, in which he announces his readiness to assume the throne of France, and bearing a printed signature at the bottom. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Napoleon’s empress asks a favor for a woman taking “an interest in my sad affair” 182. Josephine Bonaparte. Empress of France, born Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763–1814). Married Napoleon in 1796 and divorced in 1810, unable to produce an heir. ALS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 4 x 6, no date. Letter to an unknown recipient. In full, “The personal interest which I have in Madame De Pauge, Monsieur Councillor of State, causes me to recommend to you her concern (business affair); you would greatly oblige me if you could help her as quickly as possible. Accept I pray you, the assurance of my esteem.” The remaining text is in the hand of either the Councillor of State or a representative: “I have the honor of presenting to you the letter which Her Majesty the Empress has required me to present to you. You see, Monsieur, how much she condescends to take an interest in my sad affair. I hope that her recommendation will have the effect which she would wish for me.” In fine condition, with partial red ring to text of letter, probably from a stamp placed on the transmittal envelope and a horizontal fold.

A scarce offering from one of history’s most intriguing women. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

183. Pauline Bonaparte. Napoleon’s sister (1780–1825), who served as a model

for Antonio Canova’s ‘Victorious Venus.’ She was also Napoleon’s most loyal sibling, visiting him in exile and liquidating her assets to assist him. LS in French, signed “Pauline pr. Borghese,” one page, 8.25 x 9.75, February 22, 1816. Letter to Monsignor Cuneo concerning a letter to Cardinal Albane with whom she is losing patience over the matter of settling what are her true rights. She asks the Cardinal to come to her with two lawyers by that evening. In very good condition, with block of toning from previous display and scattered toning and foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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184. Leonid Brezhnev.

Leader of the Soviet Union (1906–1982) from 1964 until his death. DS, in Russian, one page both sides, 8 x 11.5, 1943. Attestation issued to Senior Instructor of the Political Department of the 18th Army Captain Shulim Nepomnyaschy promoting him to the rank of Major. Signed at the top of the reverse by Brezhnev as Head of the Political Department. In very good condition, with uniform toning, marginal binding holes to one edge, and expected stamps and notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

185. British Royalty and Leaders. Twenty-

two items consisting of ink signatures on various size slips, cards, and letters. Signers include: Queen Victoria (signed “Victoria R.”), George IV, Edward VII, Robert Walpole, William Gladstone, Howard of Penrith, George Canning, Anthony Eden, Charles Beresford, William Robertson, David Lloyd George, Earl Jellicoe, Arthur Percival, and Arthur Tedder. In very good condition, with many of the signatures affixed to a slightly larger page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Our cause may triumph at the polls” 187. William Jennings Bryan.

American politician (1860–1925), threetime presidential candidate, secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson, and one of the attorneys in the 1925 Scopes Trial. Two one-page TLSs, both signed “W. J. Bryan.” First letter measures 8.5 x 5.5, and is dated July 25, 1896, thanking J. V. Cockrell for his support and expressing confidence “that our cause may triumph at the polls”; second letter measures 8.5 x 11, and is dated March 19, 1909, on The Commoner letterhead, written to Cockrell expressing regret he will not be able to travel to Texas for a meeting. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a single one through each signature, uniform toning to both, and rusty paperclip marks to the smaller letter. The 1896 letter is written days after the delivery of the ‘Cross of Gold’ speech which landed Bryan the Democratic nomination for the 1896 Presidential elections—considered by some to be the most dramatic and complex election in American history. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

188. Frank Buck.

186. John Brough. Politician (1811-1865) who served as the 26th

Governor of Ohio during the final years of the American Civil War, dying in office of gangrene shortly after the war concluded. Partlyprinted DS, signed “Jno. Brough,” one page, 15.25 x 12.5, July 16, 1865. Governor Brough commissions John Neil “Lieutenant Colonel in the Forty Sixth Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry.” Signed at the conclusion by Brough and countersigned by Secretary of State William Henry Smith. Partial separations along moderate storage folds, scattered toning and creasing, and a circular area of toning over signature from mirroring of seal, otherwise very good condition. The green seal is crisp and intact. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a pensive Buck in his safari gear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For—Floyd Estep, with best wishes, Frank Buck.” Light corner creasing and surface dings, some faint surface rubbing and a spot of soiling on the bottom border, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

189. Richard E. Byrd.

ALS, one page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to Mr. Whitman which accompanied a Christmas gift.

In full: “I send you this Xmas present with my warmest regards and all good wishes from the Byrds to the Whitmans for the new year.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

190. Dale Carnegie.

Signed book: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. First printing. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1948. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 306 pages. Signed in fountain pen opposite the first free end page. In very good condition, with partial separation of the first page along the spine, light uniform toning, and mild staining and soiling to the front and back boards. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Dr. Carver writes to his first polio patient, a student at Tuskegee

“You would be surprised to know how much encouragement it gives them”

191. George Washington Carver. ALS signed “G. W. Carver,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute

letterhead, March 29, 1935. Letter to Floyd Anderson. In part: “Dear, you are developing such fine literary taste. I am so proud of my dear, handsome boy. Your test for Calcite (a carbonate) was right, when you come down I will shew [sic] you another test. We will put in the time all right when you come, I will not have much time the way my patients are multiplying. I give them all your greetings, shew [sic] them your picture and you would be surprised to know how much encouragement it gives them. They all agree that you are a very handsome boy, I assure them that they are right, from every angle. My but it will be fine to have my boy with me. Fine that you are making such success with your electric work. Now, ‘dear’ do be careful, don’t take such risks do not shock yourself that way you might injure yourself permanently. Well I am not at all wonderful but I have a wonderful boy at Chipley Ga. to whom I am writing. He is my Young ‘Edison.’” Intersecting folds and scattered toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Carver’s hand.

Anderson was a longtime friend of Carver’s and spent a couple of weeks each summer at Tuskeegee Institute visiting him, and was also the first patient treated for the after-effects of infantile paralysis with peanut oils. Carver mentored the young man, and used him as an example of the how recovery was possible. “I [show] them your picture and you would be surprised to know how much encouragement it gives them,” he explains here. Carver, a trailblazing scientist, also offers some fatherly advise to Anderson, who had embarked on scientific experiments of his own. “Do be careful, don’t take such risks do not shock yourself that way you might injure yourself permanently...my Young ‘Edison,’” he teases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1 9 2 . S a l m o n P. Chase. Politician

(1808–1873) who served as Secretary of the Treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln’s term, after which Lincoln appointed him to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. In that role Chase presided over the 1868 impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. Partlyprinted DS, signed “S. P. Chase,” one page, 11.25 x 9.25, October 28, 1856. Chase, as governor of Ohio, commissions John C. Depew “Captain of the Blue Light Artillery Company, 3rd Brigade, 22 d Division, O. V. M.” Signed at the conclusion by Chase and countersigned by his secretary of state. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several through signature, light overall toning, heavier to edges, and scattered light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

193. Winston Churchill. Fountain pen

signature, “Yours very truly, W. Churchill,” on an off-white slip. Double matted and framed with a portrait of Churchill, to an overall size of 16 x 21. Some light wrinkles and creases, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Churchill is reminded of “former days and an amusing anecdote” by the woman who watched him when he was seven years old 194. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “W. S. Churchill,” one page, trimmed to a size of 7 x 8, Chartwell letterhead, November 3, 1946. Letter to Mrs. Angus, with the salutation written in Churchill’s hand, “Dear Madame.” In full: “ Thank you so much for your letter of October 28, recalling memories of former days and an amusing anecdote. It was most kind of you to write to me.” Letter is affixed to an identical size board. In very good condition, with trimming as noted, central horizontal and vertical mailing folds, a few small edge tears, and scattered toning. Accompanied by Angus’s typewritten letter to Churchill, which reads, in part: “It was a great satisfaction to many who listened to the appreciation given you at the Albert Hall Victory celebration lately. To me particularly, as I once had charge of you when you were about seven, and I was eleven.

‘Keep him out of mischief—if you can–’Miss Frances Thompson said. ‘My sisters, Miss Kate and Miss Charlotte have brought him up from Brighton, and as you are the last boarder left here, I want you to keep an eye on him while I talk to them.’ You are not likely to remember this, and you were certainly not aware of my indignation at having a small boy foisted on me–a big girl – for several hours.

Even then you had the gift of words and your favourite adjective was t’riffic [sic]–everything was terrific.” Lighthearted association with an exceptionally large signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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Following his 1962 accident, Churchill declines all invitations for the coming season 195. Winston Churchill. TLS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, personal letterhead, September 11, 1962. Churchill declines an invitation. In full: “My wife and I are most interested to hear of the improvements you are carrying out at the West Essex Conservative Club. Thank you for writing to us. Unfortunately, owing to my accident, neither of us is accepting invitations for the autumn, but if you would later on let us know the date of the ceremony you contemplate, I would arrange for a member of my family to attend if you would like this. We hope that the alterations to the Club will give pleasure to all who use it.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and a couple staple holes to top edge. The injuries sustained after falling out of bed while in Monte Carlo began a slow but steady decline in Churchill’s health, leading to his gradual withdrawal from public life until his death on January 24, 1965. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“Furthering understanding and friendship between the English-speaking peoples is now more important than ever”

196. Winston Churchill. Typed statement, signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 7.25 x 9.5, dated February 1957. From La Pausa, Roquebrune, Churchill issues a statement. In full: “I send the George Washington Birthday ball all good wishes for success.

The cause of the English-Speaking Union’s Educational Trust is a most worthy one, and its work of furthering understanding and friendship between the English-speaking peoples is now more important than ever.” Small separation along one of the horizontal folds, a punch hole to top left and some scattered light creasing and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

For the first time ever, the British celebrated George Washington’s birthday in style in 1957, all for the benefit of the English-Speaking Union, an international educational charity founded in 1918.

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

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Clay certifies a “member for life” in the Colonization Society— whose purpose was to expel black residents from America

197. Henry Clay. DS, signed “H. Clay,” one page, 11 x 8.5, January 1, 1847. In full: “Office of the Colonization Society. This certifies that Archibald W. Hyde, Esq. is a member for life, of the American Colonization Society.” In very good condition, with several vertical light folds and bends, scattered wrinkles, a few scattered holes along the left side, light toning, and a chipped bottom right corner.

A dark part of US history, the American Colonization Society was organized in 1816 and sought the voluntary removal of US blacks to Africa, or whatever place the US Congress thought fit. The society was popular with antebellum Northerners, with its membership including clergy, college presidents, and politicians of all parties. Among the officers of the society over the years were Clay—a long-time supporter of colonization—as well as Daniel Webster, William H. Seward, Francis Scott Key, and Winfield Scott.

The society was approaching its pinnacle around the time Clay added his signature to this document, with colonization readily endorsed in the 1850s by several states as well as by President Abraham Lincoln! Even some black leaders came to see removal as the only alternative, however undesirable, to eternal repression, poverty, and mob violence in the North. An astonishing piece of pre-Civil War history whose message, Clay once said, satisfied ‘a moral fitness in the idea of returning to Africa her children, whose ancestors have been torn from her by the ruthless hand of fraud and violence.’ Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

198. DeWitt Clinton. American politician (1769–1828) who served as senator and who, as governor of New York, played a major role in the construction of the Erie Canal.

ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, April 1, 1825. Letter to the president of the Senate, sending a list of 12 names nominated for positions in the Orange County Court, as well as one other gentleman listed at the bottom. Signed twice by Clinton, once after the list, and once at the conclusion. In very good condition, with intersecting folds one through a single letter of both signatures, writing and signatures a shade light, but completely legible, a bit of scattered light toning and soiling, and paper loss, a couple tears and mounting remnant to second integral page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

199. DeWitt Clinton. ALS,

one page, 8 x 9.25, August 22, 1817. Brief letter of introduction to G. Mumford, Esq. In full: “I beg leave to introduce Mr. Leahie a friend of ours from Nassau County.” In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, with two folds passing through signature, and scattered light toning, foxing, and soiling.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Extremely rare 1910 Buffalo Bill business check 200. William F. ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody.

Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Pawnee Bill’s Far East business check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Cody “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, Pawnee Bill’s Far East, W. F. Cody,” payable to A. A. Mosher for $30.00, August 19, 1910. Matted with an image of Cody to an overall size of 12.5 x 17. In very good to fine condition, with a few light creases and small stains, vertical folds with two crossing his signature, standard bank punch holes, a crosscut cancelation, and a brush to “Cody.” This is the first Buffalo Bill check we have ever offered! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Scarce letter from the inventor of the Colt revolver: “The object for which I want a draftsman would not warrant my paying the price you ask”

201. Samuel Colt. Inventor of the Colt revolver and founder of the Colt Firearms Company (1814–1862). ALS signed “Saml. Colt,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 6.5, February 23, 1852. Letter to J. H. Bailey in New York. In full: “The object for which I want a draftsman would not warrant my paying the price you ask. Should I hereafter require your services I will wright [sic] to you or Mr. Brown.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a couple small spots of ink erosion to a heavy stroke of text.

Although Colt’s need to hire an individual to create a sketch is not revealed here, the firearms maker was developing a rotating chambered-breeched firearm during this same period, and is also known to have been working on an experimental belt pistol—either of which may have warranted the aforementioned services of a draftsman. Throughout the 1850s, Colt improved upon the design of his now-famous revolvers, with his operation evolving into a model of precision manufacturing, automation, and process integration.

Handwritten correspondence from Colt is extremely rare. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

204. Dalai Lama. Color 5.5 x

7.75 paperstock photo, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope as well as a pre-printed compliments card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

202. Computers. Two hardcover books, each signed on opening

pages by National Inventors Hall of Famers: Engines of the Mind: A History of the Computer, signed in black felt tip by Jay Forrester, adding a date; and Where Wizards Stay Up Late, signed in blue felt tip by Paul [Baran] (Ins) and in black ballpoint by Vinton Cerf (ins).

In very good condition, with surface rubbing and a loose hinge to the first book, and surface rubbing and a tear at the bottom of the spine on the second book. Paul Baran and Vinton Cerf are considered the two fathers of the internet. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

203. Ely Culbertson. Signed

book: The Strange Lives of One Man. First edition. Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Company, 1940. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 204 pages.

Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first free end page “To Mr. Claude Pepper from All the Seven Elys. September 24, 45. Washington DC.” In very good condition, with corner dings, scattered soiling and scuffing to the front and back boards, and mild creasing, chipping, and scattered paper loss to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

205. Dalai Lama. Color

4.75 x 6.5 cardstock photo of the smiling spiritual leader, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light bends.

Accompanied by the original presentation folder.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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206.

Dalai Lama.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Dalai Lama on the airport tarmac, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few tiny bends. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

207. Dalai Lama. Color

6 x 4.5 cardstock photo of the illuminated spiritual leader against a mountainous backdrop, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light brushing and contrast to the signature. Accompanied by original presentation folder. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Gerry accepts his 1780 election to a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives 208. Declaration of Independence: Elbridge Gerry. Retained draft ALS

signed “E. Gerry,” one page both sides, 7 x 9.5, October 31, 1780, docketed by him on the reverse, “Copy of a Letter to the Presidt & Speaker of ye State Octr 31 1780.” To “The honr President of the Senate & the honr Speaker of the House of Repres of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” In full, with Gerry’s crossed out words in brackets: “[Sir] Gentlemen, Having received a Summons agreable to the Constitution of this Commonwealth to officiate as a Senator, I should be exceedingly happy to manifest to the respectable Election of Essex, the grateful Sense I have of this unmeritted Proof of their Confidence & Regards, & to convince them of my sincere Desire to promote in every occasion their [particular] Interest [on all Occasions, to promote their] Interest in particular as well as that of the publick in general [in particular, as well as that of the publick in general]; but on my Return to the State, after several years absence, a Variety of Concerns have occurred which will inevitably prevent me from [faithfully] discharging the Trust & therefore [have] obliged me to decline the [appointment] office. I propose nevertheless to accept ye appointment of a seat in the House to [serve] atend on Special occasions, [Having ye Honor to be Sir] I have ye Honor to be Gentlemen with due Respect your most obed & most hum Sert.”

In very good condition, with toning to upper left from old tape and adhesive remnant on reverse, scattered light toning, and intersecting folds. Housed in a custom clamshell case, red leather over tan cloth boards, spine ruled in gilt with five raised bands, and four compartments in brown titled in gilt upper case lettering “Elbridge Gerry” “ALS” “October 31, 1780” “To the Senate and House.” Lined with wood over marbled paper.

On September 22, 1780, Gerry was elected with the new state of Massachusetts delegates to the Congress. Under the new 1780 state Constitution, he was also elected as both a state representative and a state senator. By the letter here offered, Gerry officially accepted his election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, rather than a seat in the Massachusetts State Senate or the Continental Congress. Letters mentioning the acceptance seats in Congress are quite rare and desirable. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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209. Declaration of Independence: McKean and Carroll.

Two items: ink signature “Thomas McKean” on a 2.25 x .25 slip clipped from a larger document; and an 1830 receipt signed by Charles Carroll. In very good condition with a crosscut cancellation to the Carroll signature which is affixed to a larger page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

211. Declaration of Independence: William Williams.

Ink signature, “Wm. Williams,” on an off-white 3 x 1 slip cut from a larger document. Another signature has been placed beneath Williams’. Two vertical creases one passing between his names, toning, and a few ink marks otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

210. Declaration of Independence: Thomas McKean. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as a Revolutionary War officer, delegate to the Continental Congress, and Governor of Pennsylvania. Partly-printed DS, signed “Tho: M:Kean,” one page, 13 x 4, March 30, 1799. Order for “the body of Robert Leyburn in our prison, under your custody, as it is said, detained by whatever name the said Robert Leyburn may be charged in the same, under safe and secure conduct.”

Signed at the conclusion by McKean. In very good condition, with complete separation along left vertical crease, and scattered toning and wrinkling. Precertified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

In a pristine letter, tainted only by the playful inclusion of the prints of “William’s Fingers!,” Diana jubilantly talks of her five year anniversary…and the “two little men” who keep her busy

212. Diana. Choice ALS, one page both sides,

7.75 x 7.5, Kensington Palace letterhead, July 29, 1986. Letter of thanks to Margaret Hodge.

In full: “You are really wonderful to have sent us such a lovely card on our wedding anniversary. The five years have flown by & what with two little men to look after it’s not surprising!

Charles & I were so touched by your thought, Margaret, & we just wanted you to know how much it meant to us—A huge thank you!!!

With much love to you all.” Near the top of the reverse are two small ink smudges, which Diana has labeled, “William’s Fingers!” In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Diana’s hand.

The original recipient of this remarkable letter had known Diana long before she became ‘the people’s princess.’ Having worked together at the Young England kindergarten in London, the pair remained friends during Diana’s royal courtship, marriage, and divorce...a friendship that lasted until Diana’s sudden death. The closeness of that friendship, however, is surpassed by the enthusiasm that pours from the princess’ words...excitement over Charles and sons William and Harry, her “two little men to look after.” One of those little men, an heir to the throne, must have been carefully observing his mother on this summer day as his tiny fingers placed two small prints on the personal correspondence.

Energetic words and superlative content! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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213. Porfirio Diaz.

President of Mexico from 1877 to 1880 and 1884 to 1911. Signed book: Methodes Americaines d’Education general et technique.

Charleroi, 1908. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5, 744 pages.

Signed, “Porfirio Diaz,” and inscribed in Spanish on the half-title page. In very good condition, with light paper loss to the spine and along the edges, uniform shade of toning to the first three free end pages, a pencil notation in another hand on the second free end page, and separation from the front hinge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

214. Benjamin Disraeli. Hand addressed

and signed mailing envelope, 5 x 3.25, addressed in Disraeli’s hand to “Edward Engel,” and signed in the lower left corner, “B. Disraeli.”

In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, pencil notations and cross-out to address, and tape to reverse to close edge separation. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

215. DNA: Francis Crick. Signed book:

Life Itself. First edition, first printing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1981. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 192 pages.

Signed in black ink on the title page. In fine condition, with scattered light wear and creases to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

216. DNA: Francis Crick. Signed book:

What Mad Pursuit. First edition, first printing.

NY: Basic Books Inc., 1988. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 182 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink.

In fine condition, with some light wear and price clip to dustjacket.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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217. DNA: Francis Crick. Signed

book: The Astonishing Hypothesis. First edition, later printing.

NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1994.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 317 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink. In fine condition, with some light wear and rubbing to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Iconic image of the Nobel Prize winners studying their DNA discovery

218. DNA: Watson and Crick. Satin-fin-

ish 8 x 10 photograph of Watson and Crick studying a model of DNA structure, signed in black ballpoint, “James D. Watson” and in black felt tip, “Francis Crick” in the bottom border.

In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing.

A desirable image of the co-discoverers of the function and structure of DNA, making work look like play. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Co-discoverers add their names to a commemoration of physiological and medicinal excellence 219. DNA: Watson and Crick. Commem-

orative honoring the Nobel Prize for “Fysiologi Eller Medicin,” signed in black ballpoint by Watson, adding a small sketch of a double helix, and in black felt tip by Crick. In fine condition. The commemorative cover also features four Swedish stamps, all featuring Nobel Prize winners in physiology and medicine, including Watson and Crick. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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

220. DNA: James D. Watson. Two hardcover books: A Slot Machine, A Broken Test Tube by S. E. Luria and Genome by Jerry E. Bishop and Michael Waldholz, each signed in black ballpoint on an interior page by James D. Watson. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“They might very well yield one to two thousand dollars at an appropriate charity auction”

The Double Helix. Later printing. NY: Touchstone, 1996. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 226 pages.

Signed on the title page in black ballpoint. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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

Avoid Boring People (Lessons from a Life in Science). First edition.

NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.75, 341 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ballpoint, “James D. Watson.” In fine condition, with light surface marks on the cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

221. DNA: James D. Watson. Two items: TLS, signed

“James Watson,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Cold Spring Harbor letterhead, dated December 23, 2010, forwarding three books for a charity auction, in part: “They might very well yield one to two thousand dollars at an appropriate charity auction”; and a ballpoint signature, “James D. Watson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

222. DNA: James D. Watson.

Signed book: Molecular Biology of the Gene. Third Edition. Later printing. NY: W. A. Benjamin, Inc., 1977. Hardcover, 7.5 x 10, 739 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink. In very good condition, with mild foxing to signed page, owner’s stamps to opening pages, light foxing to closing pages, and handling wear to covers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Douglas pens an account of a 1840 court case

225. Stephen A. Douglas. Eminent American senator and statesman (1813–1861), dubbed the ‘Little Giant,’ perhaps best remembered for his role in the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the 1858 campaign for the Senate race in Illinois. ADS, one page both sides, 12.5 x 7.75, July 10, 1840. Written account of the case, William Camp v. Joseph Klein, written and signed in Douglas’ hand, with a note from Stephen T. Logan at the conclusion of the document. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning, with the bottom half of the document cleanly separated and archivally repairable. Accompanied by an engraved picture of Douglas.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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“Thank you very much for your letter…and interesting data concerning the tonsil operations in your School” 226. George Eastman. American inven-

tor and entrepreneur (1854–1932), founder of the Eastman Kodak company, whose invention of roll film revolutionized photography and helped make the once-specialized art and craft a popular pastime.

TLS signed “Geo. Eastman,” one page, 8.5 x 7.25, Eastman Kodak Company letterhead, November 10, 1921. Letter to Colonel Samuel Moulthrop. In part: “Thank you very much for your letter…and interesting data concerning the tonsil operations in your School…I shall be very glad to avail myself of your invitation to call and see some of these children.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few wrinkles, and a bit of light toning, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

227. Thomas Edison. Pencil ‘umbrella’ signature, “Thos A. Edison,” on an off-white 3 x 2.25 card. Scattered light toning and soiling, and a paperclip impression to top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Einstein recounts the “beautiful personality” and “valuable memories” of his friend and fellow physicist Marie Curie 228. Albert Einstein. Poignant TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, embossed personal letterhead, Princeton, February 20, 1939. Letter to Doris Appel, a renowned medical artist and historian. In full: “I fear, that I might on account of the pressure of duties and correspondence forget to thank you, from the bottom of my heart for the reproduction of your lifelike statue of Frau Curie. This statue characterizes this beautiful personality absolutely perfectly and helps me to retain fresh one of the most valuable memories of my life.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a block of uniform toning over most of the page, and show-through from mounting and adhesive remnants on the reverse. Accompanied by a list of Appel’s sculptures around the world, as well as a photocopy of the beginning of her 1995 obituary, which quotes a portion of Einstein’s letter.

Einstein and Marie Curie were lifelong friends who participated in countless adventures together, including a hiking trip in Switzerland as the two shared the views as well as scientific ideas. It was Curie who helped Einstein secure a physics professorship at the University of Zurich, and it was Curie’s research with radium that led Einstein to suggest that the radioactive element might be exhibiting E = mc2 in miniature. In time, he was shown to be right. Five years after her death, Einstein joyfully thanks Appel for bringing to mind “one of the most valuable memories of my life” in his friendship with Curie. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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“The discerning reader can gain the information necessary to form an independent opinion on the practical problems of atomic energy” 229. Albert Einstein. TLS signed “A. Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists letterhead, April 29, 1947. Letter to Miss Fishel. In full: “I am glad to have the opportunity to send you the enclosed book, Explaining the Atom, by Selig Hecht, honorary vice-chairman of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists. Dr. Hecht has succeeded in giving, clearly and simply, an authoritative account of the scientific steps, both theoretical and experimental, that have lead to our present knowledge of nuclear fission. I believe also that from this book the discerning reader can gain the information necessary to form an independent opinion on the practical problems of atomic energy confronting the world today. Remembering your concern for these problems, and your interest in the work of our Committee, I hope that you may also share my admiration and respect for this distinguished book.”

Simply framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.75. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a bit of trivial soiling.

Einstein personally established the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to warn the public of the dangers associated with the development of nuclear weapons, promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and ultimately work towards world peace. Among the committee members was Hecht, who wrote the “authoritative account of the scientific steps, both theoretical and experimental, that have lead to our present knowledge of nuclear fission” that Einstein here states he was sending. At the time, the book had only recently been published and offered the reader a clear explanation of the atom—unique in that Hecht was the only member of the esteemed committee who was not a nuclear physicist, but rather a biophysicist.

The work is still regarded as being unsurpassed as an exposition of the history and the theory of the atom. Einstein clearly admired his colleague and his contributions to help encourage and further the peaceful uses of atomic energy. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

231. Oliver Ellsworth. Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Rights. Manuscript DS, signed “O. Ellsworth,” one page, 8 x 6.5, January 12, 1778. In full: “Pay Linus Abner Smith Fifteen pounds three shillings & four pence lawful money & charge the state.” Tape stains to the top and bottom edges, a portion of the lower right corner torn off, and another signature somewhat overlapping Ellsworth’s, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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232. Levi Eshkol.

Third Prime Minister of Israel from 1963 until his death from a heart attack in 1969. DS, in Hebrew, one page, 8.5 x 11, December 3, 1947. In very good condition, with intersecting central horizontal and vertical folds, light uniform toning, filing holes and missing paper along the left side, edge chips, and staple holes at top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

234. Alexander Fleming. Scot-

tish bacteriologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, Wright-Fleming Institute of Microbiology letterhead, September 11, 1951. Brief letter to a collector. In part: “Thank you very much for your letter of August 10th which I got on my return from vacation.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

“It is very sweet to me to join my prayers to yours for the good of our Holy Religion and the happiness of France” 233. Eugenie. Last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French. Two letters, in French: LS, one page, 7.5 x 12.25, dated February 28, 1856, to a Cardinal. In part (translated): “The feelings expressed in your letter touched me deeply since I know how true and sincere they are. It is very sweet to me to join my prayers to yours for the good of our Holy Religion and the happiness of France.” Affixed next to her signature on the letter is an albumen print of Eugenie in mourning, seated at a desk contemplating a photo; LS, one page, 8 x 12.25, dated February 24, 1858, to Cardinal Barnabo. In part (translated): “It is most agreeable for me to express to you how much I was touched and at the same time to thank you for the prayers which you address to heaven for happiness of all those who are dear to me. Be assured that I shall always be disposed to give you tokens of my perfect esteem and of my sincere affection.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I wish you success…worthy of admiration by all who desire the intellectual and moral progress of the inhabitants of our little planet” 235. Camille Flammarion. French astronomer and author (1842–1925) who authored several notable early science fiction novels, and several works about Spiritism. ALS in French, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, Observatoire Flammarion letterhead, August 2, 1901. Letter to a gentleman, possibly Dr. W. F. Pierce, an American psychic researcher. In part (translated): “I’m sending you a work that can be considered an introduction to Astronomy which I wrote especially for you. It…shows the interest, utility, and grandeur of the science of astronomy…I’ve been very busy with my observations of the planet Mars which is always so strange and fascinating and haven’t finished…I wish you success in your undertaking which is so humanitarian and worthy of admiration by all who desire the intellectual and moral progress of the inhabitants of our little planet.” In very good to fine condition, with a couple small pin holes to last page, uniform toning, small mounting remnant to reverse of second page, and light creasing and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

236. Alexander Fleming. Scottish bacteri-

ologist (1881–1955) who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin.

Ballpoint signature, “Alexander Fleming, May 17.

54,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

237. Francisco Franco. Leader of

Spain (born 1892) from 1936 until his death in 1975. Vintage mattefinish 3.5 x 5 photo of Franco in uniform, signed in fountain pen and adding the date “283-958.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 9 x 11.25. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“My interests are based on human relations in the endeavour to work against hatred and discrimination. I hope that your visit of the Anne Frank House had a lasting influence on you” 238. Otto Frank. Father

(1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. TLS, one page, 6 x 8.5, personal letterhead, June 2, 1970. In part: “As you have been in Amsterdam and the Anne Frank House you surely will understand, that my interests are concentrated on the work the Anne Frank Foundation is doing. My interests are based on human relations in the endeavour to work against hatred and discrimination. I hope that your visit of the Anne Frank House had a lasting influence on you too and that you realize, that everyone of us has a responsibility and the duty to work for a better understanding among the peoples of this world.” In fine condition, with central horizontal fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Correspondence from Frank with specific mentions of his daughter are highly uncommon. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Franklin captures an act of hope after an American tragedy 239. Thomas E. Franklin.

American photographer for The Bergen Record, best known for his photograph Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, which depicts firefighters raising the American flag at the World Trade Center after the September 11, 2001, attacks. Color 8.5 x 11 cardstock photo, ‘Raising the Flag at Ground Zero,’ signed in black felt tip, “Thomas E. Franklin.”

In fine condition, with a few scattered surface creases and bends. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

240. Rudy Giuliani. Color satinfinish 11 x 14 photo of Giuliani eating an apple (with the World Trade Center looming sadly in the background), signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial surface creasing towards bottom of image. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

241. Jane Goodall. British primatologist best known for her decadeslong studies of chimpanzee behavior. Two hardcover books: The Ten Trusts and In the Shadow of Man, each signed and inscribed on an interior page by Jane Goodall. In overall very good to fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 242. Mikhail Gorbachev. Color glossy

14 x 11 photo of Gorbachev embracing President Ronald Reagan, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some creases and edge dings to upper portion of photo.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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243. Mikhail Gorbachev. Color glossy 9.5 x 7 limited edition photo of Gorbachev receiving the Ronald Reagan Freedom Award, #60/205, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted with a small gold plaque commemorating the event, dated May 4, 1992, to an overall size of 18.75 x 15. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

From the Federal Pen: “This isn’t much of a card— it’s the best I could do in here” 244. John Gotti. Organized crime boss who became a major media

celebrity. After an extensive operation that cost $75 million, Gotti, who had repeatedly eluded the law, was finally convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992. As a repeat offender, he was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole and sent to federal prison in Marion, Illinois, where he died in 2002. ALS inside a Christmas card, signed “Johnny,” one page, measuring 10 x 7 open, no date, but postmarked December 3, 1993. Short letter written inside a Christmas card to “Barbara & family.” In full: “This isn’t much of a card—it’s the best I could do in here. I want to wish you, your Father, Gina, Reynold, your Brother & his son, the very best Christmas Holidays ever. Take care & my love to all! P.S. Wish Mary a Merry Christmas also.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Gotti’s hand and signed “Gotti #18261-053” in the return address area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Desirable 1776 commission for a member of the 19th Continental Regiment who crossed the Delaware with Washington

245. John Hancock. Partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS,

signed “John Hancock, President,” one page, 14 x 9.5, January 1, 1776. Military appointment reads, in part: “WE reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, valour, conduct and fidelity, DO, by these presents constitute and appoint you to be Ensign of Captain Edward Shipmans Company in the nineteenth Regiment of foot Commanded by Colonel Charles Webb in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Ensign–by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders as Ensign–And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the time being, of the army of the United Colonies, or any other your superior officer, according to the rules and discipline of war, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This commission to continue in force until revoked by this or a future Congress.” Signed at the conclusion by Hancock and countersigned by Charles Thompson. Matted and framed with a color portrait of Hancock to an overall size of 32.5 x 19. Paper loss at bottom of document has been professionally restored, and a portion

of Hancock’s paraph has been touched-up; Thompson’s first name has also been restored and traced over. In very good condition, with aforementioned restoration, intersecting folds, two through single letters of signature, with a few partial separations, uniform toning, and some scattered light soiling and damp staining.

By this document, Selah Benton was appointed Ensign in Shipman’s Company in the 19th Continental. The Regiment marched under General George Washington from Boston to New York, and served in the area from April-December 1776. On August 10, 1776, Ensign Benton was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in Captain Eli Leavenworth’s Company in the 19th. They were ordered to the Brooklyn front on August 27th, with part of the 19th participating in the Battle of Long Island that day.

After the surrender of Fort Washington on November 16th, General Washington ordered the fort to be abandoned and his forces to fall back to New Jersey. Washington, along with the soldiers of the 19th Continental crossed the Delaware on December 25th, and participated in the victory of the Battle of Trenton the following day. An important and highly desirable war-dated document, with outstanding association between Hancock, Washington, and one of the most famous images of the American Revolution. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Bold Revolutionary War-dated Hancock

246. John Hancock. Partial self-contained partly-printed Revolu-

tionary War-dated DS, one page, 5.5 x 3, August 30, 1782. Closing of a larger document, crisply signed by Hancock as Governor, and countersigned by John Avery. Suede matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Hancock, to an overall size of 15.5 x 24. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered mild toning, otherwise fine condition. An exceptionally bold and well-penned example from a crucial time in American history. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The designer of the 50-star American flag signs Old Glory on the first anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks 247. Bob Heft. De-

signer of the 50-star flag as part of a school project (1941–2009).

Nylon American flag, 32.5 x 58.5, signed vertically in black felt tip along the extreme left border, “Bob Heft, Designer of America’s 50 Star Flag, 9–11–02.” In very fine condition with intersecting creases from folding. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity also signed by Heft. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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248. Bob Heft. Eight

items: fabric flag, 17.5 x 12, signed on the final white stripe in black felt tip “Bob Heft, Designer of America’s 50 Star Flag, Nov. 9, 2000”; greeting card, 19 x 13, signed on the front cover in black felt tip “Bob Heft, Designer of America’s 50 Star Flag”; and six flag-related pages or brochures, each signed in black felt tip by Heft who has added his role as designer to each. In overall fine condition, with irregularly trimmed edges to the flag and a few creases to the pages. Accompanied by a memorial card from Heft’s funeral service. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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249. Hugh Hefner.

Signed book: Hef’s Little Black Book. First edition.

NY: HarperEntertainment, 2004. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.25 x 7.5, 183 pages. Boldly signed in black felt tip on the half-title page. In fine condition, with light wear to the slipcover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

250. Hugh and Christie Hefner.

Two signed photos: color satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders shot of Hugh Hefner in a pink cardigan, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To James, Best Wishes, Hugh Hefner”; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Christie Hefner framed by a window of stucco, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Dennis, Christie Hefner.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

252. Martin Heidegger. Important

German philosopher (1889–1976) whose Being and Time was a fundamental text in the development of existentialism. Felt tip signature on an off-white 3 x 2 clipped card, “Martin Heidegger.” In fine condition, with light brushing to the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Herzl puts the squeeze on his “like-minded thinkers” of the Zionist Congress 254. Theodore Herzl. TLS in German,

signed “Herzl,” one page, 8.5 x 11, June 5, 1903. Letter to his followers, addressed as “like-minded thinkers.”

In part (translated), “By this letter we draw your attention to page 33 of our organization’s statutes according to which the accounts of the Congress office must be closed by the 30th of June. We accordingly request you very urgently to arrange settlement with us in such a way that we are in receipt of your financial statements and monies due to us by June 30 of this year at latest.” In very good condition, with scattered small stains, intersecting folds, light mirroring of text due to premature folding as well as light haloing around text. Herzl presided over six Zionist Congresses between 1897 and 1903, setting up the Jewish Colonial Trust, the Jewish National Fund, and the movement’s newspaper Die Welt. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

255. Edmund Hillary. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Hillary’s frozen camp below the summit of Everest, signed in blue felt tip. Triple matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

253. Joseph Henry. Physicist

(1797–1878) who conducted experiments in the field of electromagnetism and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. ALS, one page, lightly-lined, 5.25 x 8.25, April 23, 1873. Written from the Smithsonian Institute, to “J. P. Morgan and others Committee of Arrangements.” In part: “I am making preparations to spend a week or more in the inspection of oils and lighting material at the Light House Depot on Staten island…and to avail myself of your polite invitation of the Chamber of Commerce.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and a few light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

256. Edmund Hillary. National Geographic cover, dated May 2003, trimmed to 7 x 10, featuring Hillary, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Ed Hillary.” In fine condition, with trivial creasing to lower left corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Having supported a vote to establish the Jewish National Fund, Herzl updates “like-minded gentlemen” on the resolutions of the new commission

257. Theodor Herzl. TLS in German, signed “Herzl,” one page, 8.25 x 11, April 25, 1902. In full (translated): “We have the honor to inform you that we have taken note of the following resolutions of the National Fund Commission: ‘The commission has elected Dr. Farbstein as President. It is the duty of the president to get in contact with the A. C. [Action Committee] and the members of the N. F. Commission, and to convey all applications and drafts to them, and, if applicable, to determine the result of a vote of the N. F. Commission.

The form of the communication with the members of the commission shall be as follows: All applications, drafts, etc., shall be sent to the members by circular, and the members shall have a period of 25 days in which they have to reply to the president regarding applications, drafts, etc.’ We have the honor to kindly inform you that according to the resolution of the congress (stenographic minutes of the 5th congress, page 295) the members of the commission have to submit their positive proposals within three months; otherwise they will be removed from their position. Since the first circular was dated February 2nd, the deadline is May 10th. Therefore, we ask you to convey your opinions to Dr. Farbstein, Zurich, by May 10th at the latest, since otherwise we will be forced to make use of the resolution of the congress.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, two punch holes to left edge, scattered creases and wrinkles, tape reinforcement along reverse of vertical fold, and a few small tears and pinholes.

Delegates at the 1901 Fifth Zionist Congress in Switzerland continued their debate on establishing a national fund to purchase land in Palestine, a proposal made four years earlier by mathematics professor Zyi Hermann Schapira. Following Schapira’s death, it appeared that the idea died with him—until Herzl took up the cause, determined that before the Congress came to an end, a national fund would be established and the dream of a Jewish state would be one step closer to becoming a reality. With the help of contributions from Jews all around the world, the fund owns more than 10% of all of the land in Israel, and has helped to develop more than 250,000 acres. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

258. Edmund Hillary. Black felt tip sig-

nature “Ed Hillary” on a white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

259. Jimmy Hoffa. Storied, char-

ismatic, and controversial American labor leader (1913–1975?) who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The truth behind his presumed demise and the whereabouts of his remains take a place among the most durable mysteries in modern American history. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Simon Jegher, Good luck, James R. Hoffa.” In fine condition, with a light diagonal surface mark through facial area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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260. Saddam Hussein. DS, in Arabic, one page, 8.25

x 11.75, circa 1990s. An untranslated typed document bearing a printed eagle with shield device at the top of the page, signed in blue ink at lower left. Small file holes to right margin, otherwise fine, clean condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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261. Iditarod: Joe Sr Redington. Dog

musher and kennel owner (1917–1999) best known as the ‘Father of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.’ DS, signed “Joe Redington, Sr.,” one page, 8.5 x 11, no date.

Unissued warranty deed for a tiny piece of the Iditarod Trail in Alaska.

In part: “In consideration of Ten Dollars…Release unto the Party of the Second Part a portion of the Iditarod Trail as follows. An unspecified, undivided, 1/998,600th interest in that portion of Government Lot 5, U.S. Survey Number 1726…State of Alaska lying north of the Right-of-way for the KnikGoose Bay Road as it exists this date…the Party of the First Part or its assigns has a permanent easement to enter and occupy the above described lands of the Party of the Second Part for the general purpose of holding sporting races, including ‘The Last Great Race.’”

Co-signed by the Iditarod president. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

264. Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy. In-

auguration Day cover with a cachet honoring John F. Kennedy on his swearing-in as president, signed in blue ballpoint, “Kindest regards, Joseph Kennedy,” and “Rose Kennedy.” In fine condition, with light surface creasing and faint toning to left edge. Inauguration Day covers are produced only once every four years, making them scarcer than FDCs. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

262. Inventors. Three

hardcover books, each signed on opening pages by an inventor: The Great American Chewing Gum Book, signed by Walter E. Diemer (considered to be the inventor of bubblegum); Something New Under the Sun, signed

by Harold Rosen (satellite technology) and Deborah Castleman, inscribed by both; and The Making of the Pacemaker, signed and dated by Wilson Greatbatch (inventor of the implantable pacemaker).

A few tears, surface rubbing and some wear, otherwise fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

263. Steve Irwin. Australian wildlife expert and television personality (1962–2006), aka the Crocodile Hunter, who died at the age of 44 after he was pierced in the chest by a stingray while snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Irwin holding a small crocodile, signed in black felt tip, “S. R. Irwin.” In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Unique image of a long-haired John-John

265. John F. Kennedy, Jr. Glossy 3.5 x 3.5 photo of a

young John F. Kennedy, Jr., outside at a fair, signed in blue felt tip, “John Kennedy.” In fine condition. A one-of-a-kind candid, extremely uncommon from this early time period.

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

266. Robert F. Kennedy. Vintage color

glossy 7 x 5 candid photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Corinne Picard, With Best Wishes, Robert F. Kennedy.” In fine condition, with clipped corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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267. Jack Kevorkian. Signed book:

Prescription: Medicine.

Later printing. Buffalo, New York: Prometheus Books, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 268 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page “To Crystal with my best wishes, Jack Kevorkian, MD. 26 June 1992.” In fine condition, with scuffing to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

269. Henry Kissinger. Two items: of-

ficial Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Henry A. Kissinger”; and an 8 x 10 color glossy portrait signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition, with a brush to the signature on the baseball and some light scuffing to the photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

268. King George IV. King of Great Britain and Ireland (1762–1830) from 1820 to his death. The eldest son of George III, he alienated his subjects with his prodigious spending and contemptuous treatment of his wife, Queen Caroline, whom he refused to admit to his coronation.

Ink signature, “George PR,” on an off-white 4.75 x 2.5 vellum slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition, with mild rippling and creasing, scattered light foxing, and light show-through from writing on reverse.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“These two works comprise what is most excellent in Arab astronomy”— Laplace studies Yunus and al-Battani as he readies Celestial Mechanics 270. Pierre Simon Laplace. French mathematician and astronomer (1749–1827) whose work

was pivotal to the development of mathematical astronomy and statistics. ALS in French, signed “Laplace,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, January 8, 1798. Letter to “Citizen Minister,” possibly Talleyrand who had succeeded Charles Delacroix as Foreign Minister. Letter is docketed in another hand in the upper right, “answered 24 nivose—wrote the same day to Ch. Delacroix.” In part (translated): “Accept my gratitude for helping me obtain the Arabic manuscript of Ibn Yunus in the possession of the Leyden Library…You inform me that the curators of that library cannot deacquisition it but propose to have a well collated copy made…my intention is to draw from the Arabic manuscripts all the observations and insights they can provide concerning the astronomy of the Middle Ages; the Arabs cultivated the science of Astronomy more than any other and only their observations can fill the gap which separates us from the Greeks and Chaldeans.

Citizen Coussin, Professor of Arabic at the College de France, will translate the Ibn Yunus ms. as well as work by Al-Battani in the Escorial Library. I asked you and our Ambassador in Spain to send it to me…its Latin translation is very bad…These two works comprise what is most excellent in Arab astronomy. It would do credit to the French Nation to print them along with their translations. The Republic’s printing office has the necessary [Arabic] characters; but before asking the government to do so it is necessary to wait for the manuscripts and their translations. A durable peace will make for progress in the Arts and Sciences—something one can’t reasonably ask for in the present circumstances.” Intersecting folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, with a few slightly heavier spots, and a couple light notations, otherwise fine condition. Letter originates from the famous Albin Schram collection sold by Christies in 2007, and comes with the original auction tag.

The 10th-century Egyptian astronomer Ibn Yunus, identified in this correspondence, is best known as having compiled tables of the planetary motions; the other figure identified by name, Syrian astronomer and scientist al-Battani, refined existing values for the length of the year and of the seasons. Laplace studied these well-known Arab scientists, whose important works improved upon the foundation set by such predecessors as Ptolemy. Laplace followed a similar course and is known to have studied a Yunus manuscript held at Leiden pertaining to eclipses—research, as noted on this page, that was translated by a professor of Arabic at the College de France. His reference to both men and their investigations of the heavens during the Middle Ages came just prior to the initial publication of Celestial Mechanics, the French astronomer’s five-volume summary and extension of the work of his predecessors, published from 1799 to 1825. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Lister writes of “old student days” to the fellow classmate he accompanied to England’s first operation using ether some 50 years earlier 271. Joseph Lister. British surgeon (1827–1912) who pioneered the practice of sterile surgery, one of the most important medical advances of the day. His name later became synonymous with a best-selling brand of antiseptic mouthwash. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, black-bordered letterhead, January 8, 1897. Letter to colleague Dr. William Squire. In part: “Your letter recalls old student days…I was extremely sorry to hear of your illness but I am glad that you are so far convalescent. I do know Professor George Buchanan and can testify to the completeness of his recovery.”

In very good condition, with slight separation along central horizontal fold, uniform toning, and small tape remnant to bottom of back page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Detailed history of his son’s sonnet ‘High Flight’—the most famous aviation poem ever written and a tribute to pilots everywhere

272. John G. Magee. American Episcopal pastor (1884–1953)

who filmed Nanking massacre victims. His son (1922–1941) was a pilot and poet best remembered for ‘High Flight.’ TLS, two pages, 7.75 x 10.5, July 9, 1947. Lengthy letter to an Agentine publisher granting permission to publish the famous poem ‘High Flight’ written by his son. In part: “Forgive me for being so slow about answering your letter of June 13th, asking permission to use my son’s sonnet ‘High Flight’ in your forthcoming book, ‘Fifteen Poems of Fate and Freedom’…We shall be very glad to let you use his poem, and thank you for the thought of sending us a copy of the book when completed. About three or four years ago ‘High Flight’ was translated into Spanish in some Magazine. I think it was a Pharmaceutical Magazine of some kind prepared in North America for Latin America. Some doctor or chemist down there in Buenas [sic] Aires saw it and wrote to us for a copy of the original.”

The elder Magee gives a three paragraph biography of his son and then relates the history of the poem. In part: “After getting his wings at the top of the class in a training camp of the Royal Canadian Air Force he was sent abroad about the first of July 1941…while on a training flight and before he had been in combat, he composed that exquisite little sonnet at an altitude of 30,000 feet in a Spitfire, and sent it home to us in his regular letter, not knowing that he had done anything great. When he was killed four days after Pearl Harbor we gave it to the newspapers, and within about ten days it had been published in about every newspaper of importance in the USA…While on practice maneuvers with two other planes, practicing getting in and out of clouds, as he came out of a cloud he ran into another plane piloted by an English boy just learning to fly, both being killed instantly.” He adds a lengthy handwritten postscript concerning his permission to also use the poem as part of a war memorial. Double-matted with both sides visible to an overall size of 24 x 17.5. Intersecting folds, light creasing and wrinkling, light toning, and show-through from his postscript on the reverse of the second page and a newsprint copy of the poem, otherwise fine condition.

Thought to be the first time permission was granted for use of ‘First Flight’ in a book, this amazing letter breathes incredible life into a favorite—and most famous—aviation tribute ever conceived. On these pages the Reverend Magee, a member of the American Episcopal Church Mission remembered in his own right as filming Japanese atrocities at the Nanking Massacre in China, calls to mind another tragedy...the death of his son. Yet born from that tragedy was the younger Magee’s posthumous fame, which rests on his sonnet. As his father relates here, his son “composed that exquisite little sonnet at an altitude of 30,000 feet in a Spitfire, and sent it home to us in his regular letter, not knowing that he had done anything great.” His father, then curate of Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C., reprinted it in church publications. It was included it in an exhibition of poems called ‘Faith and Freedom,’ at the Library of Congress in February 1942, with the original manuscript copy of the poem now held at the Library of Congress. A touching and detailed bit of correspondence that honors those men and women who ‘have slipped the surly bonds of Earth...and touched the Face of God.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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One of history’s earliest filmmakers 273. Louis Lumiere.

Inventor of photographic equipment, along with his brother, Auguste.

In 1893 they developed a cine camera, the cinématographe, and showed the first motion pictures using film projection in 1895. They also invented the Autochrome screen plate for color photography in 1903. Hand-corrected and signed questionnaire from the International Who’s Who. Lumiere’s entry measures 3.25 x 1, and is affixed to a 7.5 x 7.25 sheet. Lumiere has amended his entry by crossing out “chemist” and adding, in French, “physicist chemist Member of the Institut de France,” and signing underneath, “Louis Lumiere.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a stray ink mark through last name of signature, and scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

274. Guglielmo Marconi.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Guglielmo Marconi,” on an offwhite 5.25 x 3.5 floral-printed card.

Matted with a glossy portrait to an overall size of 11 x 18. In fine condition, with areas of staining and soiling touching his signature in a few spots. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Famed gunmaker Mauser assigns his patents to America 276. Paul Mauser. German weapon designer and manufacturer (1838–1914). DS, five pages, 8.25 x 13, January 10, 1905. Indenture agreement between Mauser and his company Waffenfabrik Mauser, and Justus Von Lengerke and Ernst Detmold, assigning 16 patents for his firearms including “Lock Mechanism for Guns,” “Shell–Extractor for Bolt Guns,” and “Fixed magazine for Breech–Loading Bolt Guns,” to Lengerke and Detmold, in exchange for one dollar. Signed twice on the fourth page by Mauser, once as “Paul Mauser,” and again as “P. Mauser.” A receipt from the Commissioner of patents is at the front of the document, which retains its red seal and blue ribbon. In very good condition, with expected folds, some small notations and stamps, punch hole to top left, and uniform light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“All possible gratitude for the gracious gift of your Principles of Natural Philosophy” 275. Pierre Louis de Maupertuis. French mathematician and philosopher

(1698–1759). LS in French, signed “Maupertuis,” one page, 6 x 8, April 3, 1750.

Letter to philosopher and scientist Samuel Christian Hollmann. In part (translated): “…all possible gratitude for the gracious gift of your Principles of Natural Philosophy.

Although it’s a basic work it bears all the characteristics of a subtle and profound author because of the order, clarity, and precision which prevail in it.” In fine condition, with paper loss to left edge and scattered mild foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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277. Samuel Bell M a x e y. S o l d i e r ,

lawyer, and politician(1825–1895) from P a r i s , Te x a s , w h o served as Major General for the Confederacy in the Civil War and later represented Texas in the US Senate. Hand-addressed and free franked address panel, 5.5 x 3, addressed by Maxey to “Mr. Roscoe G. Smith, Cornish, York Co. Maine” and franked in the upper right corner “S. B. Maxey.” Panel is affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with wrinkling and some spots of soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I understand that General Rodman was the first to make powder grains with perforations, with a view to producing progressive combustion” 278. Hudson Maxim. Ameri-

can chemist and inventor (1853–1927) best known for several innovations related to explosives, including smokeless gunpowder.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, March 9, 1900. Letter to Professor Monroe. In full: “I understand that General Rodman was the first to make powder grains with perforations, with a view to producing progressive combustion. I am desirous of learning the particulars of what he did and the dates. If you could give me any information on the subject, I should be very much obliged. I find a man by the name of Wierd patented a multi-perforated grain in 1883. Do you know anyone who produced, patented or published multi-perforated grains, or grains with a single perforation, earlier than that date?” In good condition, with two horizontal folds, with a partial separation through the fold through signature, scattered creases and wrinkles, mounting remnants to reverse, small tear to top edge, and several edge tears. Important correspondence in regards to the development of explosives. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Will you look at the painting now taken to you by the bearer, state candidly your opinion about it and about the period to which it belongs” 279. Guiseppe Mazzini. Italian

patriot (1805–1872) who dedicated his life, much of which was spent in exile, to uniting his country under a republic. ALS signed “Jos. Mazzini,” one page, 4.25 x 7, no date. Letter to Mr. Stone. In part: “Will you look at the painting now taken to you by the bearer, state candidly your opinion about it and about the period to which it belongs.

Then—would your opinion be that it is old…help this man, with… friendly advice, to his best course for the purpose of selling it? I shall be grateful.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, lightly affecting signature, some scattered light toning and soiling, and a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

280. Victor McKusick. Internist and medical geneticist (1921– 2008), known as the ‘Father of Medical Genetics.’ Two hardcover books: Genome and Mapping Our Genes, each signed and inscribed on an interior page by McKusick. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 281. Robert McNamara. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of McNamara meeting with President John F. Kennedy and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office, signed in black felt tip, “Robert S. McNamara.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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282. Thomas Mifflin.

Signer of the US Constitution from Pennsylvania (1744–1800) and first governor of that state. Partlyprinted DS, signed “Tho. Mifflin,” one page, 15.5 x 12.5, March 11, 1794. Mifflin transfers land formerly owned by Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Rush. In part: “There is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Joseph Priestley Jun a certain tract of land called Montgomery situate on Loyalsock Creek in Nothumberland County.” The embossed paper seal remains mostly intact at upper left. In good condition, with intersecting folds, soiling, toning, some scattered small holes, and wrinkling. The signature is large, dark, and mostly unaffected. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

283. Robert A. Millikan. Signed book: The

Autobiography of Robert A. Millikan. Later printing. NY: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1950. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 311 pages.

Signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the first free end page “Inscribed by the author, Robert A. Millikan, for John P. Dunnett. Aug. 25, 1951.” In very good condition, with light uniform toning to the signed page, paperclip impression to the first two pages, rust stain and notation to the front pastedown, and a library card holder and card affixed to the last page, and a former owner’s label affixed to the back pastedown. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

285. Mother Teresa. TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” on the reverse of a 4.25 x 3.75 prayer sheet, February 1997.

Letter of thanks to a supporter. In part: “Keep the joy of loving God ever burning in your heart as your strength and share this joy with all you meet.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“More important than autographs is what we do for Jesus” 284. Mother Teresa.

TLS signed “M. Teresa mc,” one page, 6.25 x 3.5, Missionaries of Charity stamped letterhead, November 1993. Brief letter on the reverse of a prayer slip. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter and good wishes.

More important than autographs is what we do for Jesus and through Him to others. He said, ‘whatever you do for the least of my brethren you did it to Me,’ when I was hungry, thirsty, naked, homeless. Look around and see the loneliness and pain in your family first then in your neighbours and friends—the poor and the sick. Do to them what you would want someone to do for you. Pray much. Give Him your heart to love and your will to serve him.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Expressing hope in India’s political future: “Please pray for our people that we may all choose wisely” 286.

Mother Teresa.

ALS signed “M Teresa mc,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 5.75, Missionaries of Charity letterhead, February 1, 1971. Letter of thanks for a donation. In part: “God love you for your generous gift…I wanted so much to write & thank you, but I am sure you will be happy to hear from India. Our new foundation in Southall seems to be doing well. I hope you will be able to go & see the sisters someday. Kindly pray that we get many fervent vocations during these days of elections. Please pray for our people that we may all choose wisely.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, and scattered light creases and wrinkles. In the 1971 general elections in India, Indira Gandhi steered Congress to a landslide victory.

Quite scarce in handwritten letters, particularly with political content. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

287. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III. Two

partly printed official documents, 9.5 x 14.5, 1926 and 1928, each signed at the conclusion “Mussolini” and “Vittorio Emanuele.” In very good condition, with some creasing, scattered soiling and staining (touching “Mussolini” on the latter document), uneven left edge from removal from binding, and official pencil notations and stampings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

288. Benito Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III. DS, in Italian,

one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, September 12, 1935. An untranslated document, boldly signed at the conclusion, “Vittorio Emanuele” and “Mussolini.” Some scattered creasing, edge toning, expected stamps and notations, and marginal binding holes and dings, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Mussolini resigns as editor of ‘Il Popolo d’Italia’ to lead Italy towards Facism 289. Benito Mussolini.

Early and boldly-penned ALS in Italian, signed “Mussolini,” one page, 8.5 x 11, Il Popolo d’Italia letterhead, August 30, 1921. Letter to an engineer stating that discussing the matter of his resignation from the newspaper is useless as he has already made the announcement he is leaving, and he cannot make an exception and discuss the matter further. In part (translated): “By now all controversy has become pointless…I already announced in the P. that I shall not publish any further articles concerning my resignation.” In very good condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, uniform mild toning from previous display, light creasing along the right edge, and small chip to top left corner. This historically significant correspondence is one of the stepping stones that took Mussolini, and Italy, on a course that led them toward World War II. By 1922, crowds of peasants were spellbound by Mussolini’s magnetism and oratory, and King Victor Emmanuel III was forced to bow before a Fascist march on Rome to seize the government. A pivotal part of world history. Accompanied by its original Walter Benjamin Autographs Inc. wrapping and description. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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The French Emperor gives his dentist a photo and a mission—to analyze the legitimacy of the Confederacy during the Civil War

290. Napoleon III. President of the French Second Republic and as Napoleon III, the ruler of

the Second French Empire (1808–1873). Original sepia 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Napoleon III, Empress Eugenie, and the Prince Imperial, by court photographer Sergei Levitsky, and so labeled along the bottom. Signed in the lower border in black ink, “Napoleon.” Pencil notation on reverse, most likely in the hand of Dr. Thomas W. Evans, reads, “Given by the Emperor before our departure for America, August 10th [18]64.” A few light dings and creases to image, as well as a bit of mild foxing to borders, otherwise fine condition.

During the early stages of the Civil War, Napoleon III gave serious consideration to recognizing the legitimacy of the Confederacy—something the United States cautioned would be considered an act of war. Nevertheless, he met unofficially with Confederate diplomats, raising their hopes that he would unilaterally recognize the Rebel government. The emperor, however, could do little without the support of Britain, which refused to endorsed his plan. Enter Evans—an American who served as Napoleon’s Court Dentist as well as dentist to the Imperial family. His “departure for America” was at Napoleon’s request. Following the Battle of the Wilderness and General Ulysses S. Grant’s inability to capture the capital of Richmond, the French leader ordered Evans to investigate the South’s chances of eventual victory.

In his memoirs, Evans noted that he met with Lincoln and Grant—and returned to France to tell the Emperor the Confederacy was doomed.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

291. Napoleon III. ALS in French, signed “Napoleon,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter written from his Chateau de Compiégne to Mr. d’Harnoncourt, a close collaborator. In full (translated): “I have given you my opinion. If, against it, you decide to leave, I will be very sorry, but I like you too much to accept your resignation.”

In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and some scattered light toning and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 292. Nobel Prize Wi n n e r s . F i f t e e n

items: fourteen signatures on various size slips, cards, and sheets.

Signers are: Henry Kissinger, Charles Gates Dawes, William P. Murphy, Max Thieler, Ralph Bunche, Cordell Hull (2), Frank Kellogg, William Giaugue, Ernest Lawrence, Harold Urey, Arthur Compton, Frederick Grant Banting, and George Whipple; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo signed by Pearl S. Buck. In overall very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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293. Frederick, Lord North.

Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782. He led Great Britain through most of the American Revolution. Manuscript DS, signed “North,” one page, 9.5 x 14.5, May 19, 1764. An order for funds for Philip Stanhope, fourth Earl of Chesterfield. Signed along the right side by North, and countersigned by several others. Diagonal ink stroke through text of document, scattered toning and light staining, scattered edge wear and tear, and a few small areas of paper loss, otherwise very good condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

294. James Paget. British surgeon and pathologist (1814–1899) best remembered for describing a number of diseases that now bear his name. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 23, 1874.

Brief letter to an associate. In full: “Let us meet to see young Manfield, tomorrow /Friday/ at 6 P.M.” Pencil notations and old tape to top edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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298. Linus Pauling. Signed book:

295. Sarah Palin.

Two color satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Palin, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition with a few surface impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

296. Rosa Parks.

Signed book: Rosa Parks, My Story. First edition, first printing. NY: Dial Books, 1992. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 192 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the half title page “8–4–92 Rosa Parks, To Del, Best Wishes.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Pasteur welcomes a visit from a noted leprologist to his institute 297. Louis Pasteur. Pioneering French microbiologist and chem-

ist (1822–1895) who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. ALS in French, signed “L. Pasteur,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Institut Pasteur letterhead, April 20, 1893. Brief letter to a colleague concerning a visit from noted leprologist Dr. Sauton to his laboratory. In full (translated): “Dr. Sauton can come to the Institut Pasteur Saturday, as he wishes, from 10 o’clock to noon.” In fine condition, with three punch holes to left edge and a uniform shade of mild toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Cancer and Vitamin C. First edition. Menlo Park, California: The Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine, 1979.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 238 pages. signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Pauling on a bookplate affixed to the half-title page; also signed by co-author Ewan Cameron.

In fine condition, with foxing to the end pages and some wear to the head and heel of the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Believing that you may find them of interest, I am enclosing...‘Penney Wise,’ ‘Faith Gave Me A New Start at 56,’ and ‘Christian Principles in Business.’”

299. J. C. Penney. American businessman and entrepreneur (1875–1971) who built a chain of eponymous retail stores and pioneered employee profit sharing.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, November 9, 1955.

Response to a local reverend’s speaking request. In part: “Thank you for your letter of November 1st in which you invite me to speak to your congregation some Sunday evening in May 1956. Sometime in January Mrs. Penney and I plan to visit our daughter who is at present living in India…I also expect to visit Japan on my return voyage and, therefore, may not return until sometime in May. Because of the indefiniteness of my plans, I do not feel that I should accept the May 20th date…Believing that you may find them of interest, I am enclosing reprints of the following: ‘Penney Wise,’ ‘Faith Gave Me A New Start at 56,’ and ‘Christian Principles in Business.’” In fine condition, with light, scattered surface creasing. Accompanied by a cardstock photo of Penney. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 300. Juan Peron. DS, in Span-

ish, one page, 8 x 6.25, December 10, 1943. Untranslated document relating to the Minister of War, signed at the conclusion in ink by Peron. In very good condition, with horizontal fold, expected stamps and notations, a bit of light toning, missing top left corner tip, and scattered creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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301. Timothy Pickering. Postmaster

General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State under Washington (1745–1829). Signed book: Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, at the First Session of the Eighth Congress, in the Twenty-Eighth Year of the Independence of the United States. Washington: Samuel Harrison Smith. Hardcover with slipcase, 5.5 x 8.75, 684 pages, not including the index. Signed in ink on the first free end page, “Timothy Pickering.” In good condition, with heavy wear and paper loss to the cover and spine, reparative tape holding the inner hinge together, heavy toning, soiling, and foxing throughout, a Salem Athenaeum bookplate affixed to the front pastedown page with pencil and ink notations in another hand, and the words “Duplicate. For Exchange” stamped towards the bottom of the first free end page. Top flap of slipcase separated on all sides but one with pieces of reparative tape. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“I used to live in the 16th district before being President of France and I have returned to the same neighborhood to end my life there” 302. Raymond Poincare. French statesman

(1860–1934) who was Prime Minister of France on five separate occasions and who served as President from 1913 to 1920. ALS in French, signed “R. Poincare,” one page, 4.5 x 7, Senate letterhead, February 19, 1921.

Letter to a colleague. In full (translated): “I hasten to confirm what I told you on the Senate floor. I do accept to take part in the committee of the association you preside. I used to live in the 16th district before being President of France and I have returned to the same neighborhood to end my life there. Therefore, I will always take great interest in all the initiatives that will favor this area of Paris.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered toning, and a few creases.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, which is affixed to the second integral page.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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303. Politicians. Ink signatures of 15 politicians on various size

cards and slips. Signers are: Elihu Root, John Sherman, George Cortelyou, John Hay, John J. Crittenden, George Bancroft, William Evarts, Hamilton Fish, Charles Anderson Dana, Galusha Grow, E. R. Hoar, Thomas B. Reed, Hoke Smith, William Windom, and James Harlan. In overall good condition, with some toning and fading on some signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

304. Winthrop Praed. English

politician and poet (1802–1839).

ALS signed “Winthrop Praed,” one page, 8 x 10, November 6, 1838.

Praed writes John Francklin. In part: “On the day on which you were so good as to accompany me to the voters in your neighborhood, I remember that we omitted to see one, with whom I was to have shaken hands after dinner. Your good cheer put the good man out of my head, and my neglect of him has only lastly been stinging my conscience; the more painfully, as Mrs. Francklin has made us laugh before dinner by telling us that my worthy had said, ‘Mr. Praed would never think of the likes of him.’ I am sure Mrs. Francklin will remember who it was that so modestly, & up to this time so justly, anticipated my forgetfulness; and she will enable you to kindly repair my error by delivering the enclosed card…Mrs. Praed joins me in compliments to yourself & Mrs. Francklin.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, creasing, scattered small holes, missing paper at the top and bottom from opening, scattered soiling, pencil notations, and showthrough from writing on opposing sides. Letters from Praed are rare, with this one penned less than a year before his death. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

305. William H. Prescott. His-

torian (1796–1859) who enjoyed a distinguished career despite ill health and partial blindness. ALS signed “Wm. H. Prescott,” one page, 4.25 x 7, April 30, 1847. Letter to a Lord. In full: “I enclose you twenty five dollars for your Lectures, with many thanks for the instruction you have given my daughter.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold through single letter of signature, uniform toning and a few creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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306. Prominent Republicans. Eleven 8 x

10 or 10 x 8 photos, various finishes, nine color, each signed in felt tip by the respective GOP member pictured. Signers are: George Allen, John Ashcroft, Jeb Bush, Bill Frist, Newt Gingrich, Phil Gramm, Kay Bailey Hutchison, Dick Lugar, Trent Lott, Mitch McConnell, and John Warner (adding “U.S. Senator”). In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

309. Yitzhak Rabin. Prime Minister of Israel from 1974 to 1977 and from 1992 to 1995, when he was felled by an assassin. Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in blue ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

307. Queen Victoria.

Vintage ink signature on an off-white 4.5 x 2.25 sheet. Matted with a photo of Victoria to an overall size of 9 x 14. In fine condition, with two vertical creases, one passing through her signature, a few bends, and show-through from writing on the reverse.

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

(MB $200)

310. Eliphalet and Samuel Remington.

Nineteenth-century American firearms manufacturers. Two bank checks, from 1854 and 1855 respectively, one filled out and signed by Eliphalet Remington, “E. Remington & Sons,” and one filled out and signed

by Samuel Remington, “S. Remington.” In overall fine condition, with cancellation cuts to body, (away from the signatures), and scattered light toning and creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

de Reaumur and members of the Academy of Science issue a 30-year patent 308. Rene Antoine Ferchault de Reaumur. French scientist (1683–1757).

Manuscript DS, in French, signed “de Reaumur,” one page, 7.25 x 9.25, February 20, 1743. In part (translated): “By order of the Academy we have read the Letters Patent of Oct. 26 1742 by which the King grants to Sir Francois Fresneau, former surgeon on His Majesty’s ships, the exclusive privilege of constructing, selling, and distributing, for a period of 30 years, a stove invented by him for different kitchen procedures using a single flame…we declare that this stove can be very useful, provided that the author does not multiply its operations excessively.” Signed at the conclusion by de Reaumur, and also signed by fellow members of the Academy of Sciences Jean Hellot and Pajot d’Onsenbray. Document is also endorsed in the upper right by Francois Fresneau. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, uniform toning, with a few heavier spots, and ink flecks along bottom. A rare combination of prominent scientists of the period.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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311. Samuel Remington. American firearms

manufacturer (1819– 1892). Bank check, 7 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Remington, “S. Remington,” payable to Canceled note for $360.67, February 14, 1854. Cancellation cut to center and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

312. Mitt Romney.

Two color glossy photos of Romney, one 10 x 8 and one 8 x 10 photo, each signed in black felt tip “Mitt Romney.” In overall fine condition with a few surface impressions and a stain under his signature on one of the photos. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

314. Jonas Salk. Two ballpoint signatures, “Jonas E. Salk,” on

individual off-white cards. Each is individually matted with a color reproduction of Salk on the cover of Time to overall sizes of 8 x 13.

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

British royalty and Hollywood celebrities

313. Royalty. Suede-covered

autograph album signed inside in ink by 57 royal family members and notables, with several multi-signed pages and some signatures back to back.

Signers include: Edward, Albert, Henry, George of Teck, Elizabeth, Albert Alfonso RH 1926, Herbert Warren, Frank Kellogg, Fay Wray, Compton McKenzie, and General B. L. Montgomery. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $200)

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315. Margaret Sanger. American sex

educator, nurse, birth control activist, and the founder of the American Birth Control League (1879–1966). Signed book: The Margaret Sanger Story and the Fight for Birth Control

by Lawrence Lader. First edition. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1955. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 352 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, “For Mrs. Beach Soule, With my cordial regards, Margaret Sanger, April 1955.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the dustjacket, a little heavier along the spine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

316. Albert Schweitzer.

Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by George Randall, payable to Dr. Albert Schweitzer for $50.00, May 11, 1959, endorsed

by Schweitzer on the reverse, “Dr. Albert Schweitzer.” Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication case. In fine condition, with expected cancellation holes and stamps, none of which affect the endorsement signature on the reverse.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

318. James A. Seddon. Former Democrat-

ic congressman (1815– 1880) who served as Confederate Secretary of War. Rare ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.25, March 10, 1844. Seddon writes Thomas H. Ellis of Richmond, Virginia. In full: “I have been requested to attend Chesterfield Court tomorrow to address the people, and if I can dispatch some business now pressing on me, I shall probably do so. In the event of my going, I shall want the papers and documents which you took a few days since and I shall therefore be pleased if you could let me have them this evening. On my return or by Tuesday next they shall again be cheerfully placed at your disposal.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered soiling, a hole at the upper left corner from the wax seal, mirroring of some text, and show-through from docketing on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare signature of the arctic explorer shortly before his tragic Terra Nova expedition 317. Robert Falcon Scott. British naval offi-

cer and explorer (1868– 1912) best known for the two expeditions he led to the Antarctic in 1901–1904 and 1910– 1913. During the second of these, the Terra Nova Expedition, extreme weather, poor health, and a shortage of supplies led to the death of Scott and his party. Scarce and choice ink signature, “R. F. Scott 5.5.10,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with a small mounting remnant on reverse. Just a month after signing, Scott would depart Cardiff, Wales on the Terra Nova, determined to be the first to reach the South Pole, but dying on the return journey, along with his entire expedition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

319. Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton (1874–1922), a junior officer in Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–02, nearly reached the South Pole during an expedition of his own in 1909, in the process becoming a national hero. In 1915, during another expedition, his ship, Endurance, was crushed in the polar ice, and he and five others made a perilous journey of 1300 miles to bring relief for the crew. Knighted in 1909, Shackleton died at South Georgia during a fourth expedition in 1922.

Bold ink signature, “E. H. Shackleton,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.25 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Shackleton makes last-minute preparations prior to the 1901 departure of the Discovery “Hope to see you tomorrow old chap” 320. Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton (1874–1922), a junior officer in British naval officer Robert Falcon Scott’s National Antarctic Expedition of 1901–02, nearly reached the South Pole during an expedition of his own in 1909, in the process becoming a national hero. In 1915, during another expedition, his ship, Endurance, was crushed in the polar ice, and he and five others made a perilous journey of 1300 miles to bring relief for the crew. Knighted in 1909, Shackleton died at South Georgia during a fourth expedition in 1922. Scarce ALS signed “Ernest H. Shackleton,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, no date, but circa 1901. Letter to Cyril.

In full: “I have been awfully busy. I do hope you got the list of books all right on Monday. I enclose a cheque from Sir Joseph Verdin Bart. Will you acknowledge it officially. I hope to see you tomorrow old chap.” After his signature, Shackleton adds, “Address all letters 30 Gloucester S.” In fine, clean condition.

In 1901, Shackleton was chosen to participate in the Antarctic expedition, where he was responsible for seawater analysis, meals, and provisions. The stress of preparing for that voyage evident as the ”awfully busy” sailor ties up some loose ends before shoving off, here writing to Cyril Longhurst, secretary to the British National Antarctic Expedition. Most likely, “the list of books” were requested to accompany the crew on the upcoming voyage, which departed London on July 31, 1901. In 1904, Shackleton married, with his “old chap” Cyril tapped as best man.

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

321. Marilyn Sheppard. Wife of Sam

Sheppard, the Ohio doctor who was accused, tried, and convicted of brutally killing his wife in 1954. His story of a ‘brushy haired intruder’ was not believed, and Sheppard served 10 years for a crime he steadfastly denied committing. Sheppard was eventually released from prison after an appeals court ruled he was denied fair trial due to heavy publicity. His story was later the basis for the television series and movie The Fugitive. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out in type and signed by Sheppard’s father, Thomas Reese, payable to Marilyn Reese Sheppard for $25.00, December 29, 1945, endorsed on the reverse, “Marilyn Reese Sheppard.”

Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. Expected cancellation stamps and holes, with only one hole affecting Sheppard’s endorsement signature on the reverse side, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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322. Benjamin Spock. Signed book: Spock on Spock. First edi-

tion. NY: Pantheon Books, 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 281 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page “Ben Spock,” also signed and inscribed on the same page by co-author Mary Morgan. In fine condition, with light scuffing and faint soiling to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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323. Henry M. Stanley. American-born

author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904). He entered the annals of popular quotation with his famous inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon finding David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary and fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Zanzibar. ALS, one page, horizontally and vertically lightly-lined, 8.5 x 10.5, Villa Victoria, Marini, Cairo letterhead, March 29, 1890. Letter to William Masterman declining an invitation. In full: “I have to thank you for a card of invitation to a dinner at Skinner’s Hall on Thursday the 1st May which has just reached me. I regret, however, to say that, owing to previous engagements, it will not be in my power to be present on the day named.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, some scattered light toning and foxing, and a bit of light bleeding of ink to a few letters of text. Accompanied by an unsigned postcard photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

325. Benjamin Stoddert. The

first United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813). ALS signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page, 7.25 x 9, October 25, 1798. Letter to John Templeman authorizing him “to take possession of my mill in Albany…and to make such use of it as you shall judge best for my advantage.” In very good condition, with fading to signature and portions of text, rendering some text almost illegible, scattered toning, soiling, and damp staining, tears and chips to right edge, and a few pencil notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

326. Benjamin Stoddert. ALS

signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page, 8 x 9.75, January 17, 1801. Letter to Thomas Fisher. In part: “Judge Cooper offers me for some property here–his half of the tract of land called ‘the Properties Garden’–on Elk Forest–held by him in partnership with you…I want no land in Penna. I would only take this, to sell it immediately.” Second integral page bears a free-franked address panel. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, several pencil notations, and light show-through from writing on reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

327. Robert Stroud.

“There is a word sweeter than Mother, Home or Heaven; that word is Liberty”

324. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Pioneering feminist (1815–1902) who, at the first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848, presented her “Declaration of Sentiments,” outlining her view of the rights and aims of American women and contributing in no small part to the adoption of women’s suffrage more than half a century later. AQS, signed “Elizabeth Cady Stanton,” on an off-white 6.5 x 3.75 slip. Stanton pens the epitaph from the grave of fellow feminist Frances Dana Barker Gage. In full: “There is a word sweeter than Mother, Home or Heaven; that word is Liberty.” In fine condition, with a few spots of staining. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 11.5. A coveted quotation from Stanton honoring a fellow fighter for women’s rights. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Imprisoned for murder at the age of 18, Robert Stroud (1890–1963) spent more than 54 years in jail (47 in isolation), where he became a self-educated authority on birds and bird diseases and author of an important reference, Stroud’s Digest of the Diseases of Birds, published in 1942. ALS signed “Bob, Robert Stroud, #594,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10.25, February 17, 1957. Letter to his sister Mamie. In part: “That deal is not closed yet, I do not know what it was, but there was something in Stan’s wording of the contract that Marc did not like, but I think that it will all be settled this week, as there is only one point I would make an issue of and I have agreed to that. Once this thing is closed and the picture option taken up, you will be hearing a lot about me, and I am pretty sure that many of our plans will work, and that everyone will make money.” Stroud’s full signature appears again in the return address area of the letter. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and uniform toning.

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

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Over three dozen Supreme Court Justices, some quite scarce

328. Supreme Court. A unique collection of items from

forty-two United States Supreme Court Justices including letters, documents, envelopes, signed photographs, clipped signatures, and signed calling cards, some with multiple examples. Some of the signatures are affixed to larger cards or album pages. In order of their service, the signatures included are: Samuel Chase, Oliver Ellsworth, Gabriel Duvall, Smith Thompson, Levi Woodbury, Nathan Clifford, Noah Haynes Swayne, Samuel Freeman Miller, Stephen Johnson Field (2), William Strong (2), Joseph P. Bradley (2), Ward Hunt, Morrison Waite, Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, Melville Fuller, David Josiah Brewer, Henry Billing Brown, Rufus Wheeler Peckham, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., William R. Day, William Henry Moody, Willis Van Devanter, James Clark McReynolds, Louis Brandeis, George Sutherland, Pierce Butler, Harlan F. Stone, Charles Evans Hughes, Owen Roberts, Hugo Black, Felix Frankfurter, William O. Douglas, James F. Byrnes, Robert H. Jackson, Tom C. Clark (2), Earl Warren, William J. Brennan (2), Jr., Potter Stewart (5), Abe Fortas, Thurgood Marshall, John Paul Stevens (4), and Sandra Day O’Connor. In very good to fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

329. Supreme Court: Sandra Day O’Connor. Press release, one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, White House Office of the Press Secretary, July 7, 1981. President Ronald Reagan’s announcement of Sandra Day O’Connor nomination to the US Supreme Court signed at the top in blue ballpoint

by O’Connor. In fine condition, with a couple of creases and wrinkles.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

330.

Supreme Court: Sandra Day O’Connor. Signed

book: The Majesty of the Law. ‘Collectors edition.’

Connecticut: Easton Press, 2003. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 330 pages. Signed in blue ink on a specially printed prefatory page. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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331. Charles Maurice de TalleyrandPérigord. Highly

skilled and influential diplomat (1754–1838) who served the French government from the reign of Louis XVI through that of LouisPhilippe, the last King of France. In the monthlong period between the fall of Napoleon and the return of Louis XVIII in early 1814, Talleyrand headed the provisional government of France, making him, if only briefly, the most powerful man in the nation. LS in French, signed “The Vice Grand Elector Charles Maurice,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, February 23, 1809. Letter to Monsieur le Comte de Fontanes. In full (translated): “I am most grateful, Sir, for your assistance in the matter regarding Ms. Fercoc, that touched me highly. May I ask you to accept my thanks and the assurance of my best regards.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, and a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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336. Margaret Thatcher. Four items:

332. Supreme Court: Earl Warren. Vintage matte-finish 10.5

color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip; a 10 Downing Street bookplate, signed in blue felt tip; and two British FDCs, 7.5 x 5, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a circular area of paper loss to one of the FDC cachets. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

x 13.75 Harris & Ewing portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To George A. Cooper, With best wishes, Earl Warren, 1954.”

In fine condition, with trivial creasing to a few areas along the edge and some light silvering to the background. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

333. Edward Teller.

Hungarian-born nuclear physicist (1908–2003) who worked with Fermi on the Manhattan Project and later assumed a leading role in the development of the hydrogen bomb. Signed book: The Life and Times of Edward Teller. First edition. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1976. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 492 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Del, Edward Teller.” In fine condition, with a couple pencil notations to signed page and some light rubbing and edge creasing to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

337. Titanic. Two items: glossy 11 x 14 photo of the Titanic, signed

in black felt tip by Millvina Dean, and a 12 x 8 International Mercantile Marine stock certificate for five shares. IMM was J. P. Morgan’s company which owned the White Star Line and the Titanic; the certificate pictures a vignette of Titanic’s sister ship Olympic and is signed by two of the company’s officers. In fine overall condition, with expected punch and cancellation stamps. Accompanied by a photo of Dean taken at time of signing. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

334. Edward Teller. Glossy 8.5

338. Titanic: Millvina Dean. Limited edi-

x 11 photo of Teller on stage and pointing towards an unseen crowd, signed in the bottom border in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with light creasing to the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

tion glossy 10 x 8 photo of the ill-fated ocean liner, #297/500, signed in black felt tip “Millvina Dean.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at the time of the signing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

335. Margaret Thatcher.

Glossy 5 x 7 portrait of a relaxed Thatcher, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

339. Titanic: Millvina Dean. The youngest

passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. Two identical glossy 14 x 11 photos of the doomed ocean liner, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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342. Donald Trump. Color

340. Charles H. Townes. Two hardcover books: Masers and Lasers by M. Brotherton, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page “Best wishes to Del Reddy! Chas. H. Townes, Dec. 16, 1998,” and The 100 Most Important People in the World Today by Donald Robinson signed in black ballpoint on an interior page “Chas. H. Townes, Nobel Prize 1964.” In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 341. Donald Trump. Official Rawlings Na-

tional League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Donald Trump.” In fine condition, with a few tiny scuffs not affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8.5 x 11.25 laser print photo of Trump in the board room, with a printed quote in the lower border, signed in gold ink. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

343. Desmond Tutu. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tutu mid-sentence, signed in black felt tip, “God bless you, Desmond Tutu, 6-9-2011.” In fine condition, with a trivial surface crease and a few dings towards the top edge.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The man who served with George Washington... and Benedict Arnold...conveys a message “of cannon and grape shott” in 1776 344. Richard Varick. American soldier and statesman (1753–1831) who was aide-de-

camp to Benedict Arnold prior to the latter’s defection to the British. Varick later served as Washington’s private secretary, mayor of New York, and a New York state legislator.

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Richd. Varick,” one page, 8.25 x 13, August 3, 1776. Letter to Colonel Robert Livingston. In full: “By General Schuyler’s orders I do myself the honor to inclose you a list of anchors & graplines as also of cannon and grape shott imediately wanted for the publick service which the General requests you’ll order to be made and cast at your forge and furnace with the utmost dispatch. You’ll be pleased to inform me by the return of this express whither [sic] you have any & which of the above articles now ready made, & in what time the whole of the anchors & graplines will be finished and also how soon the general may expect to have the cannon and grape shott ready. As soon as any of these articles are finished you’ll be pleased to order them to be rid down to your landing & inform the general thereof by express. It will be most expedient to have the several different kinds of shott cast at the same time, as it is uncertain which sort will be soonest wanted tho: the whole are much & immediately wanted.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning, heavier along folds, paper loss and chipping to right edge, show-through from docketing on reverse, and a bit of light damp staining along bottom edge. Originally offered by Sotheby’s and accompanied by the original Sotheby’s folder.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Innovative agricultural chemist

345. Justus von Liebig. German chemist (1803–1873) and creator of the

world’s first scientific research laboratory. One of the premier chemistry teachers of all time, he set into motion an application of chemical principles that had a profound effect on the future welfare of mankind. ANS in German, signed “J. Liebig,” one page, 8 x 13.25, no date. Brief note written alongside an ALS from German zoologist and explorer Moritz Wagner. Wagner asks the Praesidium to send him 12 copies of Vines and Steinacker’s treatise on the Genera and Species of American Freshwater Fish. Liebig pens a four-line untranslated note to the lower left to Wiedmann inquiring as to how many copies are available. Beneath Wiedmann’s reply Liebig signs again, “approved Fr. Liebig.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, scattered creasing and wrinkling, a couple small edge tears, and some mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

346. Daniel Webster. ALS signed “Danl Webster,”

one page, 4.25 x 5, September 21, 1849. Short letter to a gentleman. In full: “I have rec’d your letter, but have no knowledge, whatever, of the subject to which it relates.” In very good condition, with several horizontal folds, small tear to top edge, and uniform light toning, heavier at the edges. Accompanied by one of Webster’s personal visiting cards. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

347. Robert Walpole. First Earl of Orford (1676– 1745). British statesman regarded as being the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, who served during the reigns of George I and II. Endorsement, signed “Walpole,” on the reverse of a one page manuscript document, written in an unknown hand and directed to Walpole, 7.5 x 6, dated March 30, 1737. Document reads, in full: “Order is taken this 14 day of March 1737 by virtue of His Majesties General Letters of Patent Dormant bearing date the 22nd day of June 1727. That you deliver and pay of such His Majesties Treasure as remains in your charge unto Sir Robert Walpole Knight of the most noble Order of the Garter, Chancellor and Under Treasurer of His Majesties Exchequer or to his assigns the sum of four hundred pounds without account for one quarter of a year due at Lady day 1737 on his allowance of one thousand six hundred pounds per annum in consideration of his having relinquisht certain perquisites and profit is formerly enjoyed by the Chancellors and under Treasurers of the said Exchequer and these together with his or his assigns acquittance shall be your discharge herein.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, uniform shade of toning, mild paper loss to the bottom corners, scattered soiling, a small tear to the left edges, small areas of separation along the folds, and a heavy line of ink running diagonally though the letter. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Wells and Fargo sign an 1861 American Express stock certificate 348. Henry Wells and William Fargo.

Businessmen Henry Wells (1805–1878) and William Fargo (1818– 1881) founded the American Express Company in 1850 and the Wells Fargo Company in 1851. By capitalizing on the burgeoning need for express and banking services, both men (and their companies) came to number among the greatest success stories in the commercial development of the American West—and, indeed, became still-familiar household names. DS, one page, 11.75 x 8, March 11, 1861. A handsomely engraved certificate for five shares of capital stock in the American Express Company, issued to Alexander Holland, signed “Henry Wells” as President and “Wm. G. Fargo” as Secretary. In very good condition, with mild toning, a couple small separations along several vertical storage folds, light wrinkling, and a trimmed left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Zapata endorses the work of a fellow revolutionary: “I am convinced of his loyalty to our cause”

349. Emiliano Zapata. Leading figure in the Mexican revolution, who was assassinated by army officers in 1919. TLS in Spanish, one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, Correspondencia particular del General Emiliano Zapata letterhead, July 31, 1917. Letter to Don Genovevo de La O. In full (translated): “The present letter will be presented into your hands by Colonel Joaquin Rojas, whom I recommend to you for using his services, which I had already offered to you previously. This gentleman has been working as an agent in Mexico in this Headquarters to advise and inform on the situation of the enemies since December 15 of the past year; he has been in continuous correspondence with me. So much for this, as well as for the previous experience that I already have, I am convinced of his loyalty to our cause and, furthermore, he has been in Mexico the last few months. He had to enter Cuernavaca in July of this year to pick-up an electric battery to be delivered to General Benjamin Garcia. He was denounced by Jesus M. Ochoa, who previously had been his secretary, and conducted to prison in Cuernavaca. He was brought to Mexico four months later. After about one more month he obtained his freedom in November and, afterwards, he entered in contact with this Headquarters and with you. For this reason, you can follow up by giving him employment in your forces without any fear because I have widely examined him already. Without another topic, I leave you as the always affectionate friend and sincerely.” In very good to fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, some scattered light soiling, and tack holes to left edge.

Zapata, like Genovevo de la O, the recipient of this letter, was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution that removed President Porfirio Diaz from power. Zapata was viewed by some as one of Mexico’s outstanding national heroes who worked for the peasants...and by others as a barbarian and a terrorist. Those who earned his trust, men like Colonel Rojas—of whose loyalty Zapata was certain—were indeed. Agents viewed by the general as having failed the revolution were lined up against a wall and shot. Ironically, Zapata would be betrayed and murdered by another general. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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military 350. Band of Brothers. Two items:

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the 101st Airborne parachuting, signed in black felt tip by Buck Compton and ‘Wild’ Bill Guarnere; and an official Rawlings Major League baseball, signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint by Guarnere, adding “Band of Brothers,” and “Co. E 506 101St.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to corner of photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA for the ball. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

351. Louis-Alexandre Berthier.

One of Napoleon’s favorite Marshals (1753–1815). LS in French, signed “A. Berthier,” one page, 7.25 x 9, April 4, 1812. Untranslated letter to another famous Marshal of Napoleon, Lefevre, Duke of Dantzig, during the tragic Russian campaign, transmitting military orders from Napoleon.

The emperor also needs wheat grain to feed his troops and Marshal Bertier arranges with Marshal Duke of Dantzig for its transport. Central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold through first letter of signature, a uniform shade of toning, and a few minor creases, otherwise fine condition. Any letter from the Russian campaign is quite scarce. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

353. Bockscar. Card-

stock 10 x 8 photo of the Bockscar on the runway, signed in black ink, “Fred J. Olivi, LTC USAF (Ret), Copilot ‘Bockscar’ 1945,” and in black ballpoint “Charles Sweeney.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

354. Griffith Baily Coale. American

Naval Commander and artist (18901950), Coale became nationally known for his famous murals and paintings, and implemented the Combat Artists Program in 1941. He was the Navy’s first combat artist on active duty.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the commander in his uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ashley T. Cole, With warm regards, Griffith Baily Coale, Commander U. S. N. R. Ret.” Scattered surface impressions and creasing, and some light silvering to the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Beauregard puts a correspondent in touch with Zachary Taylor’s granddaughter, who “may possibly be of service to you” 352. P. G. T. Beauregard. ALS signed “G, T. Beauregard,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7.75, November 30, 1891. A cyptic reply to Mr. A. S. Garnett, in full: “Dear Sir, Gen’l R[ichard]. Taylor C. S. A. left two daughters here, one of whom is married to a Mr. Walter R. Stauffer –No. 71 Canal Street–She may possibly be of service to you.” Double matted with a portrait of Beauregard in uniform, to an overall size of 18 x 14. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning. A nicely preserved example of the General’s continuing loyalty to his Southern brethren. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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A quartet of Confederate generals accept a junior officer’s 1862 resignation 355. Confederate Generals. Four endorsements on the

reverse of a war-dated letter, lightly lined, from 1st Lt. George P. McClean to Colonel Wirt Adams, 7.75 x 6.75, July 12, 1862.

McClean writes in part, “Having been elected Captain of a company musterd into the Confederate service for the war in Col. Hughes’ Reg’t I respectfully tender my resignation.”

Endorsed on the reverse by William Wirt Adams approving and forwarding the request, Jones M. Withers who writes in part, “Resp. forw’d. It is usual to require the evidence of election to be appended to such applications,” Thomas Jordan who writes “Returned entirely disapproved. By command of Gen’l Bragg,” and finally by William J. Hardee who settles the matter, “Resignation approved.”

Intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with one passing through Adams’ name, which is also a bit light, scattered creasing and wrinkling, and show-through of ink on opposing sides, and partial separation along one of the folds, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

356. Benjamin O. Davis. Signed

book: Benjamin O . D a v i s , J r.

American. First edition. Washington : Smithsonian Institution Press, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 442 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To: Del Redding, Thank you for your interest in my book. I send you my best wishes, Benjamin O. Davis Jr., Lt. Gen USAF (Ret’d).” In fine condition, with some scattered light wear and soiling to dustjacket.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

358. Enola Gay. Cardstock 10 x 8 photo of three of the Enola Gay’s crew members, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Tibbets, Theodore J. Van Kirk, and Thomas Ferebee, each adding their flight assignment. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

357. James Doolittle and Ben Kelsey. Two items: glossy 10 x

8 composite photo, captioned “1929-James Doolittle made first blind landing” with inset captioned “Gyro instruments guided Doolittle,” signed in blue ballpoint by Doolittle and in black ballpoint by Kelsey; and a reproduction of page 12 of the Sunday, September 29, 1929, edition of The New York Times with an eight-column banner headline reading “Success of ‘Blind’ Flying Dooms Dangers from Fog,” measuring 16.75 x 21 unfolded, signed in blue ballpoint by both Doolittle and Kelsey. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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359. Enola Gay: George Caron. Limited

edition souvenir typescript entitled, ‘Hiroshima, I Saw It First, from the eyewitness account of Enola Gay tail gunner, George (Bob) Caron,’ thirty-nine pages, copyright 1993, #87/150. Signed on the third page in blue ink, “George R. Caron.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“The whole root of the difficulty lies in slavery and we are still very timid and apologetic in relation to that”—Early in the Civil War, Doubleday clearly states the cause of the conflict 360. Abner Doubleday. Union general (1819–

1893), controversially credited with the invention of modern baseball, who was also the Union general who in 1863, as major general of volunteers, he commanded a division at Gettysburg, taking the high ground, leading 9,500 men against ten Confederate brigades that numbered more than 16,000. The high ground he held became decisive in winning the Battle of Gettysburg. Superb content war-dated ALS signed “A. Doubleday,” four pages, on two adjoining lightly-lined sheets, 5.25 x 8, August 16, 1861. Letter to Charles Nordhoff. In part: “Although the President has not yet thought proper to appoint me a Brigadier General I am none the less grateful to the kind friends who have exerted themselves in my behalf.

Among these there is none to whom I am under greater obligations than yourself…I can only claim…and ardent desire to be useful in the present crisis. If ours is not a just cause there never was one. I do not think however we go quite far enough. The whole root of the difficulty lies in slavery and we are still very timid and apologetic in relation to that. I fear when the war is over and our triumph secured the same old questions will arise like Banquo’s Ghost to disturb our feast of victory.

We are altogether too lenient in my opinion; so much so, as hardly to make a distinction between the true man and the false. Washington swarms with families whose relatives hold office in Richmond…The Departments are full of nominal Union men who perhaps are willing to take the oath but who are cold friends to the cause. I think they betray the secrets of the Departments to others who forward them to Richmond. I have good reason to know there is a daily mail from Manassas in spite of all our precautions. Persons in my immediate vicinity receive constant intelligence from some source.

It seems to me there is a limit of free speech when it becomes treasonable. If there is no law to punish men and women who openly express their sympathy with the rebels and their desire to see them succeed there ought to be one. I must confess I am in favor of a strong policy

361. Enola Gay: Thomas Ferebee. Two

cardstock photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, one featuring a head-shot of bombadier Thomas Ferebee, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Tom Ferebee,” and the other an image of the Enola Gay, also signed by Ferebee in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

under present circumstances & would like to see martial law proclaimed both at Washington & Baltimore. I have been detained by an accidental wound in the leg. It is nearly healed and I shall leave in a day or two for Genl. Banks column.”

In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, slight brush to signature, partial separation along hinge, uniform mild toning, and a couple areas of light staining, none affecting legibility.

Doubleday emphatically—and eloquently—outlines his personal beliefs, and those supported by Union forces, in this letter. “The whole root of the difficulty lies in slavery and we are still very timid and apologetic,” he declares, expressing his contention that even victorious, the issue would continue to plague America. “I fear when the war is over and our triumph secured the same old questions will arise.” The general further criticizes those not fully dedicated to the reunification of the United States—those “nominal Union men” whom he suspects “betray the secrets of the Departments to others.” He goes on to endorse victory at all cost, with no sympathy for those who do not share the sentiment.

“If there is no law to punish men and women who openly express their sympathy with the rebels and their desire to see them succeed there ought to be one,” he bluntly states. Without question, this is a determined piece of correspondence clearly revealing Doubleday’s passion for saving the Union and eliminating the tyranny of slavery.

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362. Enola Gay: Tibbets and Teller. Signed book: Enola Gay.

First edition. NY: Stein and Day, 1977. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 327 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page, “With best wishes, Edward Teller,” and signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “For Gary Warren, with best regards, Paul W. Tibbets, Cols. OH. 3/3/84.” In very good condition, with moderate wear, tear and paper loss to the dustjacket, a few surface marks to the cover, a couple of dings leading to paper loss along the edges of the cover, and light spotting to the fore-edge.

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363. Enola Gay: P a u l Ti b b e t s .

367. John Glubb. Last British pro-

Signed book: The Tibbets Story. First edition. NY: Stein and Day, 1978. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 316 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “For Bob Ross, who should be here today shooting with the ‘old’ Taylor Road group. Best personal regards, Paul W. Tibbets.

Dillion State Park Ohio, June 9th, 1979.” In fine condition, with some light fading of the ink, surface wear to the dustjacket, and a clipped price corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

364. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Tibbets in front of the Enola Gay, signed in blue felt tip. “Paul Tibbets, Pilot, 6 Aug. 1945.” In fine condition.

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365. Joe Foss. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Foss in a cowboy hat and string tie, signed and inscribed in gold ink, “Best wishes to Ron Tisch, Joe Foss, VMF–121, U.S.M.C.R.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

366. Gabby Gabreski. Signed book: Gabby. First edition, first printing. NY: Orion Books, 1991. Hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 277 pages. signed in ink by Gabreski, Hub Zemke, and Jerry Johnson on a specially designed bookplate affixed to the first free end page, and again signed and inscribed by Gabreski on the following page. In fine condition, with an upper right corner ding. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Consul of the region and commander of the Arab Legion during the crucial years between 1936 and 1956. He was witness to the collapse of Palestine and the final foundation and establishment of the State of Israel.

ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, personal letterhead, November 10, 1980. Short letter to an admirer. In full: “Thank you for your letter of 29th October. I am enclosing herewith a photograph and signature as requested.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

368. John B. Gordon.

Confederate general (1832– 1904) who surrendered Lee’s army to Union general Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain at Appomattox Courthouse.

Fountain pen signature, “J. B. Gordon, Ga.,” on an off-white 7 x 3.25 clipped album page. Light toning to the sides, a rough right edge, mild paper loss to the bottom right corner, and some faint pencil notations in another hand, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I have been nominated & will doubtless be elected in October Governor of this State” 369. John B. Gordon. ALS signed “J. B.

Gordon,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, September 1, 1886. Gordon writes Clarence H. Bell of Boston requesting that he pass along regret over not being able to attend a GAR meeting. In part: “I have been nominated & will doubtless be elected in October Governor of this State. The inauguration occurs the first of November when our General Assembly convenes.” In very good condition, with horizontal mailing folds one passing through his signature, small separations along the folds, a missing piece of paper at the top of the first page with a vintage tape repair to a tear, and edge chipping. A firm opponent of Reconstruction who endorsed the preservation of a white-dominated society, Gordon served as Georgia’s governor from 1886 to 1891.

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“I know of no one upon whom the war has inflicted deeper wounds...These funds have been given to me for the sole purpose of alleviating the distress of our people”

370. Wade Hampton. Confederate military officer and politician (1818–1902) who replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lee’s Chief of Cavalry following Stuart’s death on the battlefield. Hampton later served as governor and senator from South Carolina. ALS, one lightly-lined page, both sides, 5 x 8, June 8, 1867. Hampton writes to a Mrs. Parker.

In full: “It has been my good fortune to receive from kind friends all over the country contributions for the relief of our suffering people & as I know of no one upon whom the war has inflicted deeper wounds I venture to place a small sum at your disposal.

These funds have been given to me for the sole purpose of alleviating the distress of our people and need feel no hesitation in accepting the small amount now sent to you.

Most heartily do I wish that the amount was greater but small as it is it may enable you to add to the comfort of your children. I hope that God will spirit you and that you may yet live to enjoy peace and happiness. Mary is not very well which face she declares to be the only reason why she does not write to you. She begs me to give her love. She says she will write very soon.” Wrinkling, light creasing, and areas of staining affecting a few words of text, otherwise fine condition.

The Reconstruction Era was in full affect as the former Confederate military leader here offers aid to one of the “suffering people” upon whom “the war has inflicted [deep] wounds.” Two months earlier, Congress finalized legislation that dismantled Confederate state governments and divided the South into military districts. Ex-Confederates were barred from holding office, allowing only ‘traitors’ to the South or new immigrants from the North. Hampton and other conservative Southern leaders realized they would be unable to preserve their idea of the South—at times forcing him to reconsider the wisdom of surrender. Having grown into a symbol of white unity—while also reaching out to the South’s new black citizens—Hampton eventually decided that he could best serve the South by helping to rebuild it and to alleviate “the distress of our people” via charitable acts as the one here identified. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

371. Thomas Masterman Hardy. British naval officer under

Lord Nelson. Scarce free franked address leaf, 4.5 x 3, addressed to a Mrs. Smart of Breakwater, Plymouth, January 18, 1834, franked in the lower left corner “T. M. Hardy” and also franked by another man. Four small tack holes to the corners, trimmed edges, light soiling, and faint show-through from a notation on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

372. Arthur T. Harris. Mar-

shal of the Royal Air Force (1892–1984), aka “Bomber” Harris, best known for his command of devastatingly effective British bombing efforts during World War II. Third-person TLS signed “Arthur T. Harris MRAF,” one page, 6 x 8, The Ferry House letterhead, May 1983. Letter reads, in full: “Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur T. Harris, Bt. thanks you for your interesting letter, but much regrets that there are no photographs as you request. However, an autograph is enclosed.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

373. Tex Hill.

Signed book: Tex Hill: Flying Tiger.

First edition, first printing. Spartanburg, South Carolina: Altman Printing Co., Inc., 2003.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 318 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page “All the best, ‘Tex’ Hill.” In fine condition, with a couple of corner dings and tiny creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

374. Iwo Jima: Charles Lindberg. Satin-finish 8 x 10

photo of the first flag-raising on Iwo Jima, signed in black felt tip, “Charles W. Lindberg, 1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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375. Iwo Jima: Joe Rosenthal. Moving 8.5 x 11 cardstock

378. Fitzhugh Lee.

Fountain pen signature, “Fitzhugh Lee, Virginia,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In very good condition with a light crease affecting a couple letters of signature, a couple paper clip impressions, light toning, and mounting remnants on the reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

photo of the Mount Surabachi flag raising, signed in black ink, “Joe Rosenthal, AP Photographer, Iwo Jima.” Photo also bears a First Day of Issue cancellation stamp as well as two postage stamps, all dated from the 1970s. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 16.5. In fine condition.

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376. Korean War Medal of Honor Recipients. Color satin-finish 11

x 14 photo of Marilyn Monroe performing for troops during the Korean War, signed in black and blue felt tip by seven Medal of Honor recipients.

Signers are: Rudolfo Hernandez, Bill ‘Doc’ Charette, Duane Dewey, Hiroshi Miyamura, Robert Simanek, Thomas Hudner, and Ola Lee Mize, with some adding dates. In fine condition, with two faint paperclip impressions to the top left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

379. Douglas MacArthur.

Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 full-length Signal Corps portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Major Tillotson, With cordial regards, Douglas MacArthur.”

In very good to fine condition with scattered soiling and staining, edge dings, and a small tear at the bottom of the photo that touches his first name and has been reinforced on the reverse.

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Lafayette seeks justice: “Direct your attention, my dear Minister, on a Spaniard...who has been terribly persecuted under the Ministry of Mr. De Peyronnet” 377. Marquis de Lafayette. LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.25 x 8.5, February 14, 1831. Letter to a government official. In full: “I would like to direct your attention, my dear Minister, on a Spaniard named Mr. Inglada, who has been terribly persecuted under the Ministry of Mr. De Peyronnet and who has several complaints to make. They seem totally legitimate and I know they will receive your undivided attention.” Letter has been professionally inlaid by its second integral page to a slightly larger sheet. A mild shade of toning, scattered wrinkling, and several intersecting folds, one through beginning of signature, otherwise fine condition.

Lafayette had rallied against King Charles X and de Peyronnet several months earlier in the July Revolution of 1830. As France’s interior minister, de Peyronnet had countersigned ordinances which provoked the uprising, during which Lafayette assumed command of the National Guard. Much of France viewed Lafayette as a respected leader and called for him to assume the nation’s presidency—an offer he declined in support of Louis-Philippe’s bid as a constitutional monarch. Though rejecting a leadership role, he still sought to undo much of the persecution that had run rampant. Pivotal insight into the role Lafayette played in the reformation of France. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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382. William Mahone. Confederate ma-

jor general (1826–1895) who distinguished himself during the Siege of Petersburg. DS, signed “Wm. Mahone,” one page both sides, 11 x 7.25, July 5, 1872. A stock certificate for seven shares in the Atlantic, Mississippi, & Ohio Railroad Company. Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, and light scattered toning and surface impressions, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

383. George C. Marshall.

Rare image of young Captain Robert E. Lee

380. Robert E. Lee. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of young

Lee by Boude & Miley Stonewall Gallery in Lexington, Virginia, and so stamped on the reverse, signed in black ink in the lower border, “R. E. Lee.” In fine condition, with scattered toning and soiling and the image slightly pale.

This rare early image of Lee as a young officer was likely captured around 1846, during or shortly after the Mexican–American War. According to Roy Meredith’s book, The Face of Robert E. Lee, this portrait was derived from a long-lost daguerreotype and shows the dark-haired Lee in the uniform of a Captain of Engineers. While wardated and post-war images of the Confederate commander are not uncommon, early signed images are extremely scarce.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

381. Douglas MacArthur. Vintage

matte-finish 7.25 x 9.25 close-up photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Col. McHugh, with best wishes, Douglas MacArthur, Tokyo 1950”; and an ink signature, “Douglas MacArthur,” on an off-white slip. Both are matted and framed together with a reproduction of the front cover of the August 15, 1945, New York Times announcing the Japanese surrender to an overall size of 14 x 30. MacArthur’s signature and inscription on the photo fairly light, but mostly legible, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

War-dated TLS signed “G. C. Marshall,” one page on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 9, March 10, 1941. To Major General George B. Duncan. In full: “Thank you for your letter of March 3 in the interest of Colonel Owen R. Meredith, Infantry. Your letter has been placed in Colonel Meredith’s file where it will receive full consideration in connection with the selection of general officers.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, a uniform shade of toning with light areas of foxing towards the top edge. Accompanied by the aforementioned letter from General Duncan. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

384. Montgomery of Alamein. ALS, one

page, 5 x 8, Isington Mill letterhead, March 7, 1960. Letter addressed to “My dear Headmaster.” In full: “I have today handed over Alexander Bracher to Mr. Bacon at Sutton House & enclose cheque for £20, the charge for his time with you. If there is any more owing at any time, please let me know.” In fine condition, with small staple holes to top left.

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(MB $200)

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The Swamp Fox receives a 250-pound steer to feed his brigade during their extended campaign against the British 385. Francis Marion. Military officer (1732–1795), known as the ‘Swamp Fox,’ who served during the Revolutionary War. Due to his irregular methods of warfare, he is considered one of the fathers of modern guerrilla warfare.

Revolutionary War-dated self-contained partial manuscript DS, signed “Certify’d Fran. Marion, Brig. Genl Militia,” one page, 8 x 1.5, October 9, 1781. Document reads, in full: “Received 9th October 1781 of the Est. of Mr. Norrell one Stear weighing two hundred & fifty weight for the use of Genl Marians [sic] Brigade.” Receipt is also signed by Thomas Blackwell as Commissary to Gen. Francis Marion’s Brigade. In very good condition, with vertical folds, somewhat irregularly-trimmed edges, and scattered toning and foxing. All of the writing and Marion’s signature remains quite bold.

During October of 1781, Continental Army officer Francis ‘Swamp Fox’ Marion was proving a formidable opponent to the British, who occupied South Carolina from 1780-1781. Marion, one of the founding fathers of guerilla warfare, used his extensive knowledge of the Santee swamps to achieve his heralded victory over the British at Eutaw Springs on September 8th. A month later, he signed this receipt for “one Stear weighing two hundred & fifty weight” to feed his men, as he and his troops would stay on for another year until their last clash with the British on August 29, 1782. This document provides a glimpse into not only the necessities needed to keep these men strong opponents for the British, but the will power and determination it took to remain to see the job done. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

“We will now hit the Germans with a colossal crack” 386. Montgomery of Alamein. Original Eighth Army Personal Message from the

Army Commander, dated “Italy, 25 November, 1943,” intended to be read out to all troops.

Montgomery’s message is presented in four points, in part, “The time has now come to drive the Germans north of Rome….we will do our part in a manner worthy of the best traditions of the Eighth Army and the Desert Air Force. The enemy has been outfought by better troops ever since we first landed in Sicily, and his men don’t like what they are getting. The Germans are in fact in the very condition in which we want them. WE WILL NOW HIT THE GERMANS A COLOSSAL CRACK. Good luck to you all. And good hunting as we go forward.” Signed in ink in the upper right corner, “B. L. Montgomery, General, Eighth Army.” Quadruple cloth matted and framed with a color portrait of Montgomery and a name plaque, to an overall size of 26.5 x 22.5. In very good condition, with a few small tears and creases, and uniform toning. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

387. Robert Morgan.

Signed book: The Memphis Belle Home at Last

by Menno Duerksen.

Later printing. Memphis: Memphis Belle Memorial Association, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 334 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the title page “Robert Morgan, Pilot.” In fine condition.

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388. Lord Napier of Magdala. British

field marshall (1810–1890).

ALS signed “Napier of Magdala,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, The Convent, Gibraltar letterhead, July 4, 1877. Letter to a collector. In part: “I have had the honor of receiving your letter…and have much pleasure in sending you my autograph.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning and a couple small pencil notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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A seldom-seen passport for an American ship during the War of 1812 389. Napoleon. Partly-printed DS, in French, signed “Np,” one page both sides, 13.5 x 19.25, March 25, 1813. Interesting unissued ship’s passport for an American ship, signed on the reverse by Napoleon, and countersigned by the Secretary of State, the Minister of Manufacturing, and the Minister of Marine and Colonies. In very good condition, with tape repair and partial separations along central horizontal and vertical folds, trimmed vertical edge, crease to top right corner, and scattered light toning.

This paperwork would have proved essential for the captain of the vessel to which it had been issued, as during the War of 1812, the British Royal Naval was determined to see that France and its allies were unable to receive needed supplies. This inadvertently helped Napoleon in that British forces—while boarding American vessels—could not use diverted troops, supplies, and funds in the war against France. A very unusual and uncommon format.

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“I need 300,000 arms for the insurrection; 20,000 cavalry sabers, 20,000 pairs of pistols and 20,000 rifles and carbines”—Napoleon calls for arms on the eve of the 1812 invasion of Russia 390. Napoleon. LS in French, signed “Np,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, June

16, 1812. Napoleon writes from Königsberg to the Duc de Feltre, his Minister of War. In full (translated): “I need 300,000 arms for the insurrection; 20,000 cavalry sabers, 20,000 pairs of pistols and 20,000 rifles and carbines, all the shipments that you have done, direct them towards Magdeburg. You are proposing a shipment of 20,000 rifles; I do not object; but the rifles have to be in good condition. You know all the resources that I have. That amounts to 30,000 rifles that I had Saxony buy in Vienna 3 years ago. There are still 230,000 rifles to send me. Make all the necessary arrangements for that. And now God bless you.” Marginal pinholes and a touch of subtle handling wear, otherwise fine, bright condition.

Napoleon’s letter to his minister of war was sent barely a week before his disastrous invasion of Russia. The weaponry request—including “300,000 arms...20,000 cavalry sabers, 20,000 pairs of pistols and 20,000 rifles and carbines”—were used to arm German members of his Grand Army in Magdeburg, which Napoleon had been given six years earlier. However, Napoleon also planned to use the added force to quell outbreaks of German national insurrection. “Make all the necessary arrangements for that,” the Emperor orders. As tensions grew on the border between Germany and Russian, some Russian officers encouraged defection. For the most part, however, German forces were loyal to Napoleon and eager to drive Russian forces from Europe. On June 24, 1812, ignoring the advice of his closest advisors, Napoleon invaded Russia with a force of more than 600,000 men from every corner of his empire. Napoleon predicted the war would be over in twenty days—instead it marked a marked a historic turning point in the leader’s fortunes. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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With the French seizing ships supplying Britain, the French emperor is made aware of a worse fate for one:

“The American brigantine, the Violet…was then seized by an Algerian pirate ship, taken to Algiers and detained for 53 days”

391. Napoleon. Bold ink endorsement, “Np,” in the upper left corner

of the first page of a two page LS, written to him by his adopted son Eugene Napoleon, Viceroy of Italy. The letter, written in French, signed “Eugene Napoleon,” one page, both sides, 8 x 12, dated January 11, 1808. Letter reads, in part (translated): “I inform your Majesty that one Austrian and two American ships have just entered the harbor of Leghorn…they are affected by your Majesty’s decree of Dec. 17th last. General Miollis wants to know if the decree should be applied retroactively…while waiting for your Majesty’s decision, the ships will be kept in temporary sequestration. The American ship, the Jersey, left New York 100 days ago for Naples and stopped in Sicily to ascertain whether the port of Naples was blockaded. It had no communication whatsoever with enemy ships and did not load or unload cargo…The American brigantine, the Violet…was boarded three days after leaving the port of Oporto by an English warship that permitted it to continue its course; it was then seized by an Algerian pirate ship, taken to Algiers and detained for 53 days…I await the orders it will please Your Majesty to issue.” At the upper left of the first page is written, “The sequestration

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of these ships must continue. January 1808,” and signed underneath “Np.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal and vertical fold, and a bit of scattered light creasing and foxing.

The aforementioned “decree of Dec. 17th last” was Napoleon’s Milan Decree, which forbade trade with England or her colonies under penalty of confiscation. To that end, the French navy also was seizing American merchant ships—principal carriers of British goods to the continent—to disrupt Britain’s commerce. Napoleon theorized that the best…and perhaps only…way to defeat Great Britain was to cut off that market.

American merchant ships also became the main suppliers of food to British forces fighting Napoleon in Spain and Portugal—but also fell victim to Barbary pirate attacks. The pirates hoped that capturing vessels such as the brigantine the Violet, which was “seized by an Algerian pirate ship, taken to Algiers and detained for 53 days,” would enable them to extort ransom for the lives of captured sailors, and ultimately tribute from the United States. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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393. George S. Patton. Hand-addressed

mailing envelope, 5.5 x 3.5, with Patton’s signature incorporated to the addressee, “Mrs. Geo S. Patton, San Gabriel, Los Angeles Co., California,” and postmarked “Fort Myers, Virginia, April 14, 1913.” In very good condition, with torn right edge, moderate edge toning, and a spot of toning over portion of address. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

394. Pearl Harbor Survivors. Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo

of a seated Navy Admiral Chester Nimitz, signing the papers that marked the surrender of Japan at the end of WWII, signed in black felt tip by six Pearl Harbor survivors, with some adding their rank and date. Signers are: John Newman, Tony Nady, Herb Weatherwax, Harold Johnson, Jack Merzig and Cecil Calavan. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The Red Baron signs an incredibly scarce first edition copy of his ‘contemptuous’ life story 396. Manfred von Richthofen. Fabled German military pilot (1892–1918), known as the ‘Red Baron,’ who shot down 80 enemy planes

in World War I before he was killed in action at age 25. Signed book: Der Rote Kampffliger. First edition. Berlin: Berlaa Ullftein & Co., 1917.

Softcover, 4.25 x 6.5, 185 pages. Signed at the top of the title page in black ink “Fhr. v. Richthofen,” adding what appears to be an inscription underneath. In very good condition, with uniform toning to pages, moderate wear and creasing to covers, and some light creasing and partial separation to spine.

The German-language title of this tome more accurately describes the moniker used by the pilot in his brief lifetime—‘Der Rote Kampfflieger,’ or ‘The Red Battle Flyer.’ Written as World War I still raged, the book is said to have suffered from the propaganda and censorship of the era.

For his part, even though the work was attributed to Richthofen, the German captain said following its publication that its tone was too contemptuous, and that he was no longer such an insolent individual. As Richthofen did not survive the war, this is the only work of its kind directly attributable to him, and signed copies are virtually unobtainable. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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The penetrating gaze of the Red Baron

397. Manfred von Richthofen. Fabled German military

pilot (1892–1918), known as the ‘Red Baron,’ who shot down 80 enemy planes in World War I before he was killed in action at age 25. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 German postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few surface marks and silvering to the darker portions. As Richthofen did not survive the war, signed images of him—especially those in full military dress—are highly desirable. RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

398. William T. Sherman. Riggs & Co. bank check, 7.5 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Sherman, payable to J. E. Berry for $43.75, July 5, 1882. Crisp cancellation cut affecting end of signature, a second cut to top portion, light show-through from endorsement on reverse, and scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Sheridan orders a 100-gun salute to honor George H. Thomas’ “brilliant victory” in the Battle of Nashville 400. Philip H. Sheridan. ALS signed “Phil. H. Sheridan,” one page, 5 x 8, December 17, 1864. The letter is headed “Headquarters M[iddle] M[ilitary] D[istric]t, Winchester” and addressed to Brigadier General Stevenson at Harpers Ferry. In full, “I want you to give Genl [George H.] Thomas one hundred guns [salute] for his second brilliant victory on the 16th.” In fine condition.

Written two months after his men delivered a crushing defeat to Lt. Get. Jubal A. Early’s Confederate troops at Cedar Creek, Sheridan requests an honorable gesture of congratulations to another victorious leader, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, who played a pivotal role in the Battle of Nashville, one of the most substantial Union triumphs during the war, and just one day before this letter was penned. The radiating jubilance and timing of this letter make for an impressive addition to any Civil War collection. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“And between us, it is highly advisable to get the limies interested in our war with the japs”

402. Joseph Stilwell. ALS signed “Joe,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, Office of the Commanding General, United States Armed Forces, China Burma India letterhead. Stilwell pens a letter to a friend. In part: “Lord Louis is your man, and I’m just the no. 2 boy. Don’t misunderstand me, I simply don’t want you to get any false impressions. From what I hear, Louis is a good egg, full of P[iss] and V[inegar], and an excellent choice for this cock-eyed set-up. And between us, it is highly advisable to get the limies [sic] interested in our war with the japs. If a great-grandson of Queen Victoria can’t do that, who can? When, and if, I get home, I am going to run for dog-catcher in Carmel on the strength of my experience in national politics.

I ought to be good as a dog-catcher; I have certainly associated with enough sons of bitches to get to know their general make-up. In fact, it’s getting harder and harder to keep mad at the japs.” Adding a post script, Stilwell initials “J.W.S.” at the conclusion: “I know they don’t fool you any, but just to confirm it—keep your tongue in your cheek when the Great Ones are being eulogized. In almost every case, when you get around in back, you find their asses are out.” Intersecting folds, a uniform shade of toning with heavier areas along the top edge, and light scattered foxing on the second page, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked September 7, 1943. Stilwell points out the capabilities of Vice Adm. Lord Louis Mountbatten, to whom he served as deputy in the China–Burma–India Theater. The general also expresses his frustration with the lack of focus on the Asian theater from our British allies, who were turning their attention towards dismantling the Germans. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“My feeble hope is to get the gun adopted.

How it is used, just so it helps the rifleman forward, I don’t care” 403. Joseph Stilwell. ALS signed “J. W. Stilwell,” two pages, 8 x 10.5, August 22. To his dear comrade, Trotsky. In part: “Attaboy. I knew we’d get a good blast out of you. Many thanks to your thoughts and trouble; it’s appreciated. 1. My point is to get in there—anywhere at the start. I don’t agree with you on this point, but if you are the co. comdr. & want to group the guns, you certainly can. 2. Look out, now. In one breath you say ‘effective employment demands so-and-so,’ and ‘the tactical use is essentially that of shoulder weapons.’ Why train for one purpose & use them for another?…5. My feeble hope is to get the gun adopted. How it is used, just so it helps the rifleman forward, I don’t care…Well, have a good laugh, anyway. I’m very much obliged to you, & quite tickled to find that we agree on a lot more of things, if not all.”

Faint scattered creasing, toning and two punch holes towards the top edge, and a staple still intact on the top left corner above two small spots of foxing, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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404. Joseph Stilwell. War-dated TLS signed “Joseph W. Stiwell,” one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 5, 1941. To Colonel Meredith. In full: “It is my pleasure to invite you to be the guest of the 7th Division at the presentation of the all–soldier benefit operetta, the ‘WIZARD OF ORD,’ on Saturday, May 10th, at 8:30 P.M., at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. If you will be able to accept please inform me, and I will send you the tickets for a box for you and your guests. It will be greatly appreciated if you and your military guests would wear blue uniforms for this occasion. An aide will be detailed to meet you at the entrance to the Opera House to conduct you and your party to your box.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one affecting the first letter of the signature, creasing to both bottom corners, and a uniform shade of toning with some scattered foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 405. Joseph Stilwell.

Memorandum filled out to “Trotsky” in Stilwell’s hand, initialed at the conclusion, “J. W. S.” on an off-white 8 x 10.5 sheet, dated January 7, 1930.

In very good condition, with light creasing, pencil notations in another hand, a staple mark towards the top left corner, and two faint paper clip impressions and two punch holes along the top border. Accompanied by four photos of soldiers and artillery. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

406. Jonathan M. Wainwright. Postal cover signed in

fountain pen, “J. M. Wainwright, General USA.” The envelope is postmarked March 29, 1946, onboard the USS Bataan. In fine condition, with uniform toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

408. Ignacio Zaragoza. Mexican general (1829-1862) best

known for the unlikely defeat of invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 (Cinco de Mayo). Although not a major strategic victory in the overall war against the French, Zaragoza’s victory at Puebla tightened Mexican resistance, and six years later France withdrew. Rare manuscript DS, in Spanish, signed “Y. Zaragoza,” one page both sides, 6.5 x 8.25, embossed Army of the Orient, General In Charge letterhead, July 24, 1862. This General Quarter document dated just two months after the Battle of Puebla, reads, in full (translated): “This General Quarter wants to well determine, overall, that all the Commanders of this Army Corps earn, on account of their assets, the provision of a portion of their pay originating from their employment in the federal offices as pro-rated by the office of which they are in charge; their pay should be discounted by what corresponds to the proportional part of what the other offices earn. And I am telling it to You for your intelligence and accomplishments.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one lightly affecting the last stroke of the signature, and a few light creases. Just two months after signing this document, Zaragoza would die of typhus while with his troops in Puebla.

A scarce opportunity to acquire this seldom-offered and highlyrevered Mexican general. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

409. Georgy Zhukov.

407. World War II Medal of Honor Recipients. Color satin-

finish 14 x 11 close-up photo of the WWII Memorial, signed in blue felt tip by six Medal of Honor recipients.

Signers are: Jack Lucas, Hershel Williams, Charles Coolidge, George Wahlen, Walter Ehlers, and Charles Ozuk. In very fine condition, with light contrast to a few of the signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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The triumphant architect of Cinco de Mayo

Soviet general (1896– 1974) who led the defeat of the Germans at Stalingrad and the entry into Berlin during World War II. DS, in Russian, one page both sides, 8 x 12, 1947.

Attestation of the ViceCommander of the 35th Elite (Guards) Mechanical Division, Colonel Andrey Grygoryevich Lubenchenko. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Zhukov as Commander of the Odessa Military District. In very good condition, with uniform moderate toning, marginal binding holes to one edge, a few small edge tears, and expected stamps and notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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410. Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo

414. Buzz Aldrin. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

of Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell posing with their capsule and some photography equipment, signed in black felt tip by both astronauts. In very fine condition. This mission was the last manned spaceflight of NASA’s Gemini project. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

415. Buzz Aldrin. Embroidered

411. Buzz Aldrin. Signed

commemorative “American Space Pioneer” patch, five inches in diameter, with smaller Gemini XII and Apollo 11 mission patches incorporated, signed in black felt tip by Aldrin. Matted and framed with a limited edition informational sheet which bears a small swatch of Kapton foil to an overall size of 11.75 x 15.5. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

book: Reaching for the Moon. First edition, later printing. NY: Harper Collins, 2005.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 9 x 11.25. Signed in blue felt tip on the title page. In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

412. Buzz Aldrin.

Signed book: Spaceflight: The Complete Story from Sputnik to Shuttle – and Beyond.

‘Collector’s edition.’

Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press, 2007. Leather-bound hardcover, 10 x 11.25, 320 pages. Boldly signed in blue felt tip on a specially printed prefatory page. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

416. Buzz Aldrin.

Signed book: The Return. First edition, first printing. NY: Forge, 2000. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 301 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

413. Buzz Aldrin.

Spectacular color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Aldrin on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

417. Apollo 13. Apollo 13 Recovery cover with a cachet honoring the splashdown and recovery of Apollo 13 by the USS Iwo Jima, signed on the front in black felt tip by James Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert. In fine condition, with some light contrast to signatures against on the cachets. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Aldrin transparencies used in 1984 presentation on returning to the moon 418. Buzz Aldrin. Collection of 14 transparencies from a 1984 NASA

presentation on Lunar Surface Return. Measuring 8.5 x 11, these transparencies were used by Aldrin during a presentation at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. The pages show mathematical models and models concerning the process of a lunar surface return, and the devices needed for such a process. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by Aldrin stating the transparencies are from his personal collection. An interesting peek inside the inner workings of a NASA project. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

419. Apollo 12. Color glossy 8 x 10 ‘red-numbered’ NASA photo of the Apollo 12 crew posing in their spacesuits in front of a lunar lander during training, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Hal, much thanks for everything and best wishes, Apollo XII, Charles Conrad,” and “Dick Gordon,” and “Alan Bean.” In fine condition, with a few minor edge dings and creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Apollo 13’s commander signs his aborted mission’s instruction manual 421. Apollo 13. Printed manual entitled “Apollo Flight Data

File LM Timeline Book,” no date, 34 pages, signed in blue ink on the front cover “James Lovell, Apollo 13.” The manual depicts instructions for what would be the aborted Apollo 13 mission. Some of the section headings include Prep for Undocking, Landing Site TCA, Lift Off, Insertion Thru CSI, TPI Thru Docking, and Post Docking LM/CM Xfer List. In fine condition with bend to the lower left corner, some handling wear, three punch holes at left side and staple at the top left corner, and a brush to Lovell’s name. Accompanied by a wealth of unsigned related material from the flight including an Apollo 13 flight plan, documents and schematics on the NASA Communications Network, photocopies of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center management organization chart, descriptions and diagrams of the Apollo command and support module, documentation of the Apollo simulation network configuration, NASA mission rules, lunar landing mission trajectories, Apollo 13 timelines, numerous pages of miscellaneous mission control documents, four NASA photos from the mission, and two souvenir postcards. The supporting material rates overall very good to fine condition. This was the planning document—one extensively reviewed by astronauts and engineers—that Lovell would have followed had he successfully landed on the moon. A key document designed for a safe landing on the lunar surface. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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422. Apollo 16. Color satin-

finish 9.5 x 7.5 color photo of the Apollo 16 crew standing in front of a lunar background with their m iss io n l o g o , signed in blue felt tip by Ken Mattingly, John Young, and Charlie Duke, inscribed in blue felt tip by Young, “To Larry, with many thanks and best wishes, Apollo 16, Ps. Simulation alone is not enough.” Affixed to a 10.5 x 8.25 size mount. In very good condition, with cracking to emulsion throughout, emulsion missing from upper right corner tip, and slight fading to the image. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Apollo 17 flown lunar landmark map

425. Apollo 17: Gene Cernan. Apollo 17 “Lunar Landmark” map,

8 x 10.5, used in lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission. Map shows a portion of the lunar surface, labeled at the top, “Gagarin.” This map originates from the personal space collection of Gene Cernan, and bears his personal signed flight-certification label to the right border of the map. Map is removably presented on a 19 x 13 color display picturing Cernan holding the “Lunar Landmark Book” which this map came from, and an image of the signed certification. In fine condition, with three punch holes to bottom edge. Flown artifacts from any Apollo mission are always coveted. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

First man on the moon with three Apollo 11 relics 423. Apollo 17: Gene Cernan. Color very limited edition 19 x

13 manuscript print entitled “The Last Words Ever Spoken,” numbered #35/45, bearing an image of Cernan on the lunar surface and a printed quotation of his last words spoken on the moon, signed in black felt tip underneath the image, with Cernan writing out the final words ever spoken by man on the moon: “And as we leave the Moon at ‘Taurus—Littrow,’ we leave as we came…and God willing, as we shall return, with peace and hope for all mankind,” and signed underneath, “Gene Cernan.” In fine condition. In the years since leaving the moon, Cernan has rarely inscribed this quote in full, and as such few examples exist. This copy is one of only 45 examples that were created, and one of only 36 authorized for sale to collectors by Cernan. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

424. Apollo Astronauts. FDC with

a cachet honoring a decade of achievement of the United States in space, signed in black ink by Alan Shepard, Wally Schirra, and Edgar Mitchell. In fine condition, with a couple spots of trivial toning. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

426. Neil Armstrong. Color 8

x 10 NASA photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar background, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Joyce Smith—Neil Armstrong.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered minor edge creasing, and signature and inscription just a shade light. Accompanied by a limited edition Moonwalk One Medallion, which contains metal from Apollo 11’s Columbia and Eagle spacecrafts, a 10-cent First Man on the Moon postage stamp, and a complete July 25, 1969, issue of Life magazine, featuring Armstrong on the cover as he prepares to leave for the moon. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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430. Neil Armstrong. Color 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the Earth taken from outer space, and affixed to a 10.5 x 13.75 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in black felt tip “To Bill Fallis—With best wishes—Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11.” Framed to an overall size of 11.75 x 15. Armstrong’s signature and inscription faded and fairly light, but still completely legible, and a horizontal crease directly under image, otherwise fine condition. Highly desirable as Armstrong rarely added his mission to his signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Desirable 1976 Calle litho 427. Neil Armstrong. Desirable color 8 x 10 NASA

photo of Armstrong posing in his spacesuit against a lunar backdrop, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple paperclip impressions to top left, and a couple trivial bends. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Scott Cornish. RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

428. Neil Armstrong. Original signed ink sketch of bust portrait of Armstrong on an off-white 10.5 x 13 sheet, done by an admirer, signed and inscribed, “John, Best of luck, Neil Armstrong.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 17 x 20.

In fine condition Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

429. Neil Armstrong. US Navy Recovery Force postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring the naval recovery force, signed in blue ballpoint. In very good condition, with faint scattered toning and the printed portions of the envelope almost completely faded. Accompanied by the first section of the July 21, 1969, issue of the Washington Post, with the headline reading “’The Eagle Has Landed’—Two Men Walk On The Moon,” and featuring two photos of Armstrong on the moon. Armstrong is notoriously difficult to find on philatelic covers.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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431. Neil Armstrong. Limited

edition 19 x 29 lithograph of Armstrong in his flight suit prior to the Apollo 11 mission, numbered #965/1000, signed in pencil at the National Air and Space Museum in 1976. Also signed in pencil by the artist, Paul Calle, beneath his preprinted signature.

Double matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 29.5. Affixed to the reverse of the frame is the rare printed description picturing a photograph captioned “Paul Calle and Neil Armstrong signed the prints at the National Air and Space Museum on December 23, 1976.” A highly sought after item as this is the only individual print edition that Armstrong signed. Oversized. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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A complete set of Sieger stamps, featuring Armstrong, Swigert, and four Mercury astronauts 432. Astronaut Sieger Stamps. Complete set of

Sieger stamps, 20 total, each signed in ink by one of the mission’s respective astronauts. A highlight of the set is the scarce Apollo 11 Belgium stamp, signed in ballpoint by Neil Armstrong.

Other signers are: Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, Rusty Schweickart, Alan Bean, Frank Borman, Charles Conrad, Dave Scott (signing twice), James Lovell, Jack Swigert, Donn Eisele, Ed Mitchell, Gene Cernan, Stu Roosa, Walt Cunningham, James McDivitt, Tom Stafford, and Richard Gordon. In fine condition, with some light to moderate contrast to some of the signatures. Each stamp is accompanied by a piece of paper with a description issued by Sieger. A scarce opportunity to acquire all of these notorious stamps…whose creation had a small part in Swigert’s removal from the astronaut program. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The Starseekers 433.

Astronauts.

Color limited edition 24 x 40 print entitled ‘The Starseekers,’ numbered #181/1500, signed in silver ink by astronauts James Adamson, Fred Haise, Michael McCulley, and Bruce Melnick. Each man has added his mission assignment.

Also signed by the artist, Robert McCall. Scattered creasing affecting a couple of the signatures, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Astronauts Memorial Foundation.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

434. Alan Bean. Color limited edition 19 x 27 lithograph entitled ‘That’s How It Felt to Walk on the Moon,’ numbered #127/850, signed in pencil by Bean. In fine condition.

Accompanied by its Greenwich Workshop portfolio. This particular work by Bean sold out years ago and is one of his most desired single-signed works. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

435. Alan Bean.

Signed book: Apollo.

Later printing. Connecticut: Greenwich Workshop Press, 1998.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.5 x 12.5, 176 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in blue felt tip, “To Dot—Hold on to your dreams. Alan Bean, Apollo 12, 8–25–00,” adding a sketch of a star. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

436. Frank Borman. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the Apollo 8 crew, signed in black felt tip “Frank Borman.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

437. Frank Borman. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of the Apollo 8 rocket on the launch pad, signed in black felt tip, “Frank Borman Apollo 8.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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438. Frank Borman. Apollo 8

splashdown postal cover, with a cachet honoring the recovery of the capsule, signed in black felt tip

by Frank Borman; also signed by two recovery personnel. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Uncommon and desirable signed photo of the schoolteacher–turned-astronaut

439. Scott Carpenter. Two items: color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo

of Carpenter in his Mercury spacesuit posing in front of a radar array, signed in black felt tip; and a hardcover copy of The Steel Albatross, signed on the half-title page in black felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

442. Challenger: Christa McAuliffe. New Hampshire schoolteacher (1948–1986) who was the first teacher in space; she perished, along with all six other crew members, during the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986. Rare color 8 x 10 NASA photo, signed in black felt tip, “S. Christa McAuliffe.” In fine condition with some corner creasing and light foxing to top border. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

440. Gene Cernan. Signed book:

The Last Man on the Moon. Collector’s edition. Norwalk: Easton Press, 1999. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 356 pages.

Signed in blue ink on a specially printed prefatory page, “Gene Cernan.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

441. Challenger: Ron McNair. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo,

signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bill, With best wishes, Ron McNair.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface dings. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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443. Challenger: Ellison Onizuka. Color 8 x 10 NASA

photo of Onizuka posing in front of a shuttle model, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bill, With best wishes, Ellison Onizuka.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

444. Challenger: Judy Resnik. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of

Resnik posing in front of a shuttle model, signed and inscribed in black ballpoint “To Bill, Best wishes, Judy Resnik, 8/20/79.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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445. Challenger: Dick Scobee. Color 8 x 10 NASA

photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “–To Bil –With best wishes, Dick Scobee.” In fine condition, with a couple of light surface creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

449. Scott Crossfield. Scale model of a Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak aircraft, signed on the wing in black felt tip by Crossfield. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

446. Challenger: Mike Smith. Color 8 x 10 NASA

photo of Smith holding a shuttle model, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Pat, Best wishes, Mike Smith.” In fine condition, with a bit of trivial corner wear.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

450. Walt Cunningham. Signed book: The

447. Michael Collins. Color

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo photo of Collins posing in his flight suit against a lunar background, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

All-American Boys. Collector’s edition. Norwalk: Easton Press, 1999.

Leather-bound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.5, 474 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on a specially printed prefatory page, “Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

451. Charlie Duke. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Duke in his spacesuit posed with a lunar globe, signed in black felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 LMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

452. Charlie Duke.

448. Scott Crossfield. Scale model of a North American X-15 aircraft, signed on the side in silver ink by Crossfield. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Duke saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, “Charlie Duke, Apollo 16.” In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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453. Charlie Duke.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of astronaut John Young driving the lunar rover, signed in black felt tip “Hey John, Come back…Wait for me! Charlie M. Duke, photographer, 4-21-72.”

Two 8-cent US postage stamps are affixed at the bottom right. In fine condition with a few bends. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

454. Ron Evans. Commemorative cover honoring Apollo-Soyuz, with a stamped cachet honoring the mission, signed in black felt tip “Ron Evans, B.U. CMP.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

456. Yuri Gagarin.

Vintage ballpoint signature on the reverse of a 3 x 5 glossy photo of an unknown woman, with a pencil collector’s notation under signature.

Some scattered light toning and soiling, a few creases, and scattered surface marks to image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

457. John Glenn.

Signed book: John Glenn: A Memoir, later printing. NY: Bantam Books, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.75, 422 pages. Signed in red felt tip on the title page. In fine condition, with horizontal and vertical creasing to the dustjacket. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

458. John Glenn.

Signed book: John Glenn: A Memoir. Collector’s edition. Connecticut: Easton Press, 1999 and 2005. Leatherbound hardcover, 6.25 x 9.25, 422 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on a specially printed prefatory page. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

459. John Glenn. FDC

455. Amelia Earhart. Original vintage signed pencil sketch

of a caricature of Earhart, done in another hand, on an offwhite 8.75 x 12 sheet. In fine condition, with paper loss to corner tips and scattered light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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bearing a February 20, 1962, Cape Canaveral postmark, signed in the upper left in black ink, “J. H. Glenn, Jr.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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460. Fred Haise. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Haise posing in his space suit before a celestial backdrop, signed in black ink “Fred W. Haise, Apollo 13.” In fine condition with a diagonal bend crossing his body and touching the end of his signature. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

461. Jim Irwin. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in black felt tip under a pre-printed sentiment.

In fine condition, with a trivial crease towards the bottom edge. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 462. Jim Irwin. Color

10 x 8 NASA photo of Irwin saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Simon, My very best wishes for your life, Jim Irwin.”

In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

463. Joe Kittinger. Three hardcover books: Through the Stratosphere by Maxine Davis, Ballooning by Dick Wirth and Jerry Young, and The Aeronauts by Donald Dale Jackson, each one signed in black felt tip on an interior page by Joe Kittinger. Kittinger has made several handwritten changes to the published text in the second book.

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

A month after becoming the second American in space— and almost a fatality: “Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heart-warming and encouraging to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program” 464. Gus Grissom. TLS signed “Virgil I. Grissom,” one page, 8 x 10.5, NASA letterhead, August 23, 1961. A typed form letter of thanks to a supporter. In full: “Thank you for your congratulations and thoughtfulness. Your reaction as a fellow American has been most heartwarming and encouraging to me. I am very proud to have been a part of this step in our space program. Due to the thousands of letters received I cannot take time to answer all your questions individually. Instead, I am enclosing some material which may be of help to you.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one slightly affecting the first stroke of signature, and a mild block of toning to right side over signature, as well as some other scattered toning and edge dings.

One month earlier, Grissom made headlines as the second American astronaut to make a suborbital flight… and the first to court disaster when, after splashdown, explosive bolts on his Liberty Bell 7 capsule detonated unexpectedly, flooding the spacecraft and nearly killing him. Grissom perished in a fire aboard Apollo I in 1967.

A ‘full’ signature from one of the first casualties of the space race. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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465. Charles Lindbergh. TLS signed “Charles A. Lindbergh,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, June 3, 1968. Lindbergh writes Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. of Virginia. In part: “I apologize for the lateness of this reply to your February letter. I have been travelling a great deal, and am inundated with mail. The stacks are hopelessly high. I have just skimmed your letter out from hundreds of unopened envelopes. (I have not set up an organization to handle mail, and do not keep a permanent secretary. Almost all of my letters, like this one, involve two-fingered typing.) It was most considerate of you to forward the certificate of honorary membership in the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Company, and I deeply appreciate the honor…I remember fairly clearly meeting you at your father’s home in Richmond—it is hard to realize that it was forty years ago. I had some wonderful times with your father and his other guests in Virginia, and of course I saw him on occasion at his office in Washington too. I like to think of you taking his place in the Senate. It gives a continuity and a stability to life that we badly need these days. I have just returned from two weeks in Europe, for meetings in New York.

I leave for the west later this week, and am due in Tokyo for conferences at the end of the month.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 19. Intersecting folds with a vertical fold passing through his first name, light wrinkling, light show-through from a notation on the reverse, faint paperclip impression at the top of the page, and a faint office date stamp at the top right corner, otherwise fine condition.

Following his historic May 1927 flight, Lindbergh and the Spirit of St. Louis embarked on a cross-country tour that took him to Virginia in October, including a nearly three hour flight from Winston-Salem to Richmond for the dedication of the Richard Evelyn Byrd Flying Field [now Richmond International Airport]. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd—aviator and uncle of this letter’s recipient.

The next day, Virginia Governor Harry F. Byrd was treated to a 10-minute flight piloted by the history-making aviator.

Later, Lindbergh was escorted to the Governor’s Mansion for a reception and presented with the Richmond Medal of Distinguished Service.

This was the visit to which Lindbergh here refers, confessing “it is hard to realize that it was forty years ago.” The elder Byrd was a dominant figure in Virginia politics who reorganized and modernized the state’s government and represented Virginia as a US Senator from 1933 to 1965.

By 1967, the father had been replaced in the Senate by his son—a change that received Lindbergh’s blessing as it provided “a continuity and a stability to life that we badly need these days.” Striking associative content between Lindbergh and the respected Byrd family. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce image of Lindbergh and Edsel Ford from the aviator’s ‘Victory Tour’ 466. Charles Lindbergh. Unique vintage glossy 2.25 x 3 candid photo of Lindbergh standing with Edsel Ford, signed in fountain pen “Charles Lindbergh, Jr.” In very good condition, with scattered overall creasing and light surface scratches, and a small area of staining at the right border.

The aviator followed-up his historic transatlantic flight with a world-famous tour that took him—and the Spirit of St. Louis—to Detroit in August 1927. While in that Michigan manufacturing stronghold he provided automotive icon Henry Ford and his son, Edsel, with their first airplane ride in a trimotor aircraft manufactured by the Ford company. This image was likely captured during that voyage, one that helped propel the Ford name, already synonymous with automobiles, to a moniker synonymous with air travel—and increasing sales of the $50,000 plane. As Ford’s aviation empire grew, the company began using airplanes as a means of advertising and promotion, including the sponsorship of balloon races, air tours, special flights, airplane demonstrations, and plane races...with several flights featuring Lindbergh.Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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471. James A. McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart. Apollo 9 467. James Lovell. Color 8 x

10 NASA white spacesuit portrait of Lovell, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

468. James Lovell.

Signed book: Lost Moon. First edition, first printing. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1994. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 378 pages.

Signed and inscribed on the title page, “To Dave Jameson, with best wishes from the Moon! James Lovell.” In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light wear to dustjacket. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

469. Ken Mattingly.

Very nice color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Mattingly posing in his spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

prime recovery ship postal cover, with a cachet honoring the recovery of the capsule, signed in black felt tip by by Rusty Schweickart and green felt tip by James A. McDivitt; also signed by two recovery personnel. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.

In fine condition with Schweickart’s name a little light. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

472. James McDivitt. Satin-

finish 10 x 8 photo, signed in black felt tip “James A. McDivitt.” Also signed in blue ballpoint by the commanding officer of the USS Wasp.

In fine condition, with a couple of bends. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

473. Mercury Astronauts. Color 34 x 22

poster honoring the 30th anniversary of Manned Space Flight, signed in ink and felt tip by Alan Shepard, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Wally Schirra, Gordon Cooper, and Deke Slayton. Scattered creases, dings, and surface marks, otherwise fine condition.

Rolled. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

470. Robert McCall. Six original ink sketches on individual FDCs and commemorative covers; and an original 9 x 12 ink and pastel sketch of a girl watching the launch of a space shuttle, signed and inscribed “For Sarah, Robert McCall 9.22.06.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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474.

Edgar Mitchell. Color

satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Mitchell next to a flag on the lunar surface, signed in silver ink, “Third Lunar Exploration, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

475. Edgar Mitchell. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Mitchell posing in his space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed in black ink.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

476. Edgar Mitchell. Apollo 14 insurance cover, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Official crew cover from official collection, Edgar Mitchell.” Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

477. Edgar Mitchell. Apollo

14 launch date postal cover with a stamped cachet honoring Apollo 14, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “From my personal collection, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14.” Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The French ace takes out an aviation insurance policy three years before dying in a plane crash while trying to beat Lindbergh

478. Charles Nungesser.

World War I ace and aviation pioneer (1892–1927). DS, signed “C. J. Nungesser,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, October 9, 1924. Aviation Insurance Proposal document covering such topics as damage, third-party damage, fire, and burglary and theft, including appropriate exclusions. Several questions have been answered on the page, including the explanation that the policy would cover flights with “No cargo. No tests. No passengers for hire. Straight flights. No exclusions.” Mild toning and soiling, missing lower right corners, and missing paper at the right side at the horizontal fold, otherwise fine condition. Superb aviation content of the man who would die in an attempt to fly across the Atlantic Ocean twelve days before Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 successful flight. Accompanied by an unsigned framed photo of the pilot in dress uniform with all 30 of his medals. The insurance policy is a vivid reminder of the risks undertaken by such early aviators on a daily basis. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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479. Hermann Oberth. Romanian

and German physicist and engineer (1894–1989) considered one of the founding fathers of rocketry and astronautics. Unique 3.5 x 5.5 postcard engraving of Oberth, signed in the bottom border in blue felt tip, “H. Oberth.” In fine condition, with light surface marks.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the recipient. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

482. Alan Shepard.

Limited edition color 10 x 8 cardstock photo of President Kennedy presenting the Distinguished Service Medal to Shepard, signed in black ink by Shepard.

In very fine condition.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

483. Alan Shepard.

Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of Shepard in his white space suit in front of the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Mike, Best Wishes—Alan Shepard.” In fine condition with a couple small creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

480. Carl Sagan. Noted American astronomer and author (1934– 1996) who became an international celebrity as writer and host of the landmark 1980 television series Cosmos. Two TLSs, one signed “Carl,” the other signed in full, both one page, dated 1981 and 1991 respectively. The 1981 letter, on Cornell University letterhead, reads: “Belated but very sincere thanks for your extremely generous letter about Cosmos. I am more pleased than I can say that you enjoyed the series. Any temptation I might have about doing more television programs of this sort is mobilized by letters such as yours.” In fine condition, with staple hole to top of one letter, and a spot of toning to the other letter. Accompanied by one of the original mailing envelopes.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

481. Dave Scott.

Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Scott in his space suit posing with a model of a lunar rover, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

484. Skylab 1. Color 10 x 8 NASA photo of the prime crew of the first Skylab mission, signed in blue and black felt tip by Charles Conrad, Joe Kerwin, and Paul Weitz. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 485. Skylab 3. Color 10 x 8

NASA photo of the prime crew of the third manned Skylab mission, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue.

Inscribed at the top in an unidentified hand, “To Charles Bourland, Best Regards.” In fine condition, with a couple light creases. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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486. Skylab 4. Postal cover honoring Skylab 4, signed in black felt tip by Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, Bill Pogue, and NASA Deputy Administrator George M. Low. Each astronaut has added a mission-related identifier. Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.

In fine condition. Precertified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

490. Tom Stafford. Color 8 x 10 NASA photo of Stafford posing in his spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in black felt tip, “Tom Stafford, Apollo X Cdr.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

491. Valentina Tereshkova. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Tereshkova in her space suit, signed in black felt tip, adding “First woman in space,” and “Vostok-6 16.06-19.06 1963.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

487. Deke Slayton. Apollo-

Soyuz test project recovery cover with a cachet honoring the splashdown and recovery of Apollo Soyuz, signed in blue ballpoint by Slayton.

Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

488. Deke Slayton. Color 8 x

10 NASA white spacesuit portrait, signed in black felt tip. Two postage stamps are affixed to the right edge, as well as a November 12, 1981 Cape Canaveral postal cancellation. In fine condition. Difficult to find in uninscribed examples.

Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

489. Deke Slayton. ApolloSoyuz test project splashdown recovery cover, with an embossed cachet honoring the splashdown, signed in blue ballpoint by Deke Slayton, also signed by three members of the recovery team.

Removably presented on a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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492. Al Worden. Three items: two cardstock photos, a 10 x 8 portrait of the Apollo 15 crew and an 8 x 10 photo of Worden in his spacesuit, each signed in black felt tip; and a felt tip signature, “Al Worden,” on a 3.5 x 2 collector’s card. In fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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493. Orville Wright. Bank check, 8.25 x 2.75, filled out in another hand and signed by Wright, payable to his niece, Leontine Wright for $200.00, January 23, 1917. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 9.75. A faint vertical fold, tiny cancellation hole, bank cancellation holes touching the top of his name, and show-through from a bank stamp on the reverse affecting the first two letters of his signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Extremely desirable ‘First Flight’ photo 495. Orville Wright. Historic 5.5 x 4 cardstock photo of the Wright Brothers’ first flight, captioned “First Man-Flight, December 17, 1903, Kitty Hawk, N. C.,” signed in fountain pen in the image at lower left, “Orville Wright.” In very good condition, with a noticeable central vertical fold and associated light creases, as well as a few small creases and some trivial foxing to borders. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

494. Al Worden. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Worden posing in his white spacesuit with a globe of the moon, signed in blue felt tip, “Orbiting the moon! Col. Al Worden, Apollo 15 CMP.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

496. John Young. Exceptional color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Young posing in his spacesuit, signed in blue felt tip, “John Young, Apollo 16 CDR.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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497. Ansel Adams.

art & literature 501.

Exhibit program from a 1982 show entitled “The Unknown Ansel Adams,” 8.5 x 11, signed on the title page in black felt tip by Adams. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

498. Ansel Adams.

Eye-catching 6 x 4.25 postcard photo of Adams’s ‘Surf and Rocks, Timber Cove, California,’ signed on the reverse in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling to reverse and some light surface marks to image side. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

499. Shalem Aleichem.

Born Solomon Rabinowitz (1859–1916), Russian-born Jewish humorist whose stories and plays, originally written in Yiddish, were the basis for the musical Fiddler on the Roof. ALS in Hebrew, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, Regina Hotel, Lugano letterhead.

Writing from Switzerland, Aleichem states that he has to go to Italy again due to his illness, although he had hoped to be cured in 1908.

He also writes that his wife is leaving for Russia and hopes to meet after Passover. In very good condition, with central horizontal fold, two punch holes to top edge, and scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Authors. Ink signatures of 14 various authors from the late 1800s on various size slip and cards. Signers are: Jared Sparks, Thomas Nelson Page, Brander Matthews, Mary Jane Holmes, Murat Halstead, John B. Gough, Charles Gordon, George William Curtis, Robert Jones Burdette, Sir Edwin Arnold, Frank R. Stockton, James Monroe Buckley, Edward E. Hale, and Evangeline Cory Booth. Scattered brushing to some signatures, toning, and soiling, otherwise overall fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 502. Authors. FDC

with a cachet honoring 10th anniversary of NATO, signed in ink or felt tip by writers James Michener, Arthur C. Clarke, Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury, Arthur Miller, and John Grisham. In fine condition, with light edge toning, slight wrinkling, and a cancellation stamp touching Grisham’s name. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

503.

Balthus. Esteemed but controversial Polish-French modern artist (1908–2001).

Ink signature, “Balthus” on an off-white sheet folded to 7 x 4.5. Also signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint by his brother, French painter Pierre Klossowski. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

500. Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Dutch painter (1836–1912). ALS signed “L. AlmaTadema,” one page, 3.75 x 6, personal letterhead, February 13, 1892. Alma-Tadema apologizes for missing a meeting. In part: “My wife is only recovering from the third relapse of influenza since Xmas & I fully intended coming to tell you all about it last night when I was ultimately prevented from doing so by migraine of which I am not quite free of as yet.” Central horizontal and vertical fold, with vertical fold through a single letter of signature, uniform shade of toning, and mounting remnant to top left, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“It would be better to have a commission from a macaroni merchant or a cafe concert star”

504. Clive Barker.

Intense and creepy original watercolor work, 8 x 11, entitled ‘Scream,’ depicting a sinister-looking being with its mouth wide open, signed in black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15.75 x 17. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

508. Pierre Bonnard.

505. John Barth.

Novelist and short story writer. Glossy 10 x 8 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in brown ink. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

506. Ambrose Bierce.

American writer (1842– c.1914) best known for his vivid short stories (including the classic ‘An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge’) and his satirical ‘The Devil’s Dictionary.’ In 1913, while traveling with Pancho Villa’s troops during the Mexican Revolution, Bierce disappeared, his ultimate fate remains a mystery.

Pencil signature, “Ambrose Bierce,” on an off-white 5.5 x 3 sheet with “Compliments of” pre-printed in the center and collector’s notations to top left. In fine condition, with small tear to left edge and a bit of light foxing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

507. Robert Bloch.

Two identical souvenir typescripts, one page, 8.5 x 11, both of the first page of Chapter One of Psycho, each signed at the top in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

French painter and lithographer (1867–1947).

He trained at the Académie Julien, then joined the group called Les Nabis, which included Denis and Vuillard, with whom he formed the Intimist group.

Ignoring the movement towards abstraction, he continued to paint interiors and landscapes, in which everything is subordinated to the subtlest rendering of light and color effects. ALS in French, signed “Bonnard,” one page, 4.5 x 7, no date, but postmarked December 22, 1933. Letter to painter Francois Dolbeau. In part (translated): “I’ve written to one of my friends connected to Salon d’Automne. I think you’ll be considered and I wish you good luck—But it’s not the competitions that make you a living—it would be better to have a commission from a macaroni merchant or a cafe concert star.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning, light pencil notation to top right, and a few wrinkles. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

509. Ray Bradbury.

Signed book: It Came From Outer Space. Limited edition of 750 copies (this No. 682). Colorado Springs: Gauntlet Publications, 2004. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.75 x 11.25.

Signed in red felt tip on the limitation page by Bradbury. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Domineering view of Mount Rushmore’s first stage 510. Gutzon Borglum. Distinguished American sculptor (1867–1941)

best known for his monumental depiction of four presidents on Mount Rushmore. Incredible vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 photo of Washington’s facade atop Mount Rushmore, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Greetings to Major Gen. Hagood, U.S.A. January 25, 1935. National Memorial Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. Official. Gutzon Borglum.” In fine condition, with light toning and some soiling along the edges. Major General Johnson Hagood was a career officer who was serving as commander of the Third Army in 1935. He was forced to retire a year after receiving this image as a result of publicly criticizing New Deal funding. A truly stunning shot of the beginning of Borglum’s masterpiece. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Scarce portrait of ‘the laureate of American lowlife’ 513. Charles Bukowski. German

American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1920–1994). Uncommon glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bukowski cradling a typewriter, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered surface marks and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“You’ll find me in my studio every morning (except Tuesdays)” 511. Georges Braque. Important French painter (1882–1963) who, along with Picasso, was one of the seminal figures in the development of Cubism. ANS in French, signed “G. Braque,” one page both sides, 5 x 3.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): “I’ve just returned to Paris. When will we be seeing you?

You’ll find me in my studio every morning (except Tuesdays). If you’d rather make it some other time, call me.” In very good condition, with uniform toning, scattered creasing and soiling, and light postal impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

512. Yves Brayer. French painter (1907–1990) known for his depictions of everyday life. Color 7.5 x 9.5 print of one of Brayer’s works depicting two women reading a sheet of paper, signed in the lower border in brown felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light border toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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514. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Personal

check, 7.75 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Burroughs, “E. R. Burroughs,” payable to Ruth Baird for $3.75, January 14, 1938. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, two through single letters of signature, cancellation holes and stamp to beginning of signature, small ink spot to left edge and some mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Bukowski signs a copy of his recent poem Bent 515. Charles Bukowski. Ger-

man American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1920–1994).

Typed Bukowski poem entitled ‘Bent,’ finally published in 2009, on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet, signed at the bottom, “Charles Bukowski, 5-291.” In fine condition. Accompanied by unsigned softcover copy of The Continual Condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I too like to think of Tarzan as something more than an imaginary fiction character”

516. Edgar Rice Burroughs.

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. letterhead, December 17, 1924. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I too like to think of Tarzan as something more than an imaginary fiction character and I hope that he will always remain for you a living being.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few small pencil notations, and some mild toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

518. Alexander Calder.

Ballpoint signature on the reverse of an 5.75 x 4 postcard featuring Calder’s piece, ‘Cow.’ In fine condition, with light corner creasing, heavier to the bottom right corner, and moderate toning to the same corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

519. Erskine Caldwell. Pensive

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Caldwell in a suit and tie, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Erskine Caldwell.” In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

520. Truman Capote.

Signed book: Music for Chameleons. First edition. NY: Random House, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 262 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page “For Blair Howell, good wishes, Truman Capote.” In fine condition, with an embossed ownership imprint on the second free end page and light wear to the dustjacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A choice Byron signature 517. Lord Byron. Ink signature, “Byron,” on an off-white 1.75 x 1 slip, clipped from a letter and affixed to a 7.25 x 9 off-white album page, together with Lafayette and 11 other unidentified people. Byron’s signature is in fine condition, with a bit of mild toning to slip, with heavier toning, folds and soiling to overall page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Marlowe’s creator attempts to bring him to the big screen, nine years before Play Back hits the shelves 521. Raymond Chandler. Detective novelist (1888–1959) best known for The Big Sleep and The Long Goodbye. His seven novels center around tough but honest private investigator Philip Marlowe. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 20, 1947. Agreement between Chandler and Universal Pictures for the author to prepare a final screenplay for a story called “Play Back.” Signed in the lower left by Chandler and also signed by two studio executives. In fine condition, with staple hole to top left, a bit of light edge toning, and office stamp to lower right. Of all Chandler’s novels, Play Back is the only one never to have been filmed.

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

Bread and birds: Amusing illustrated letter by Frederick S. Church 522. Frederick Church. Artist (1842–1924) known for his often al-

legorical depiction of animals. ALS signed “F. S. Church,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, November 1 [no year]. The artist sends belated thanks to Mrs. [Dudley] Tenney. In full: “I dreamed last night that my flamingo caught me up in his Bill and gave me a shaking and a spanking because he said I had not written you about that last loaf of Oatmeal bread you sent out.” After signing, he adds a postscript: “Don’t forget me in the next baking.” On the first page, Church added a humorous ‘literal’ illustration of his text, consisting of a giant flamingo holding the artist in its beak; on the second page, Church drew a tearful cherub offering a flower to a bird in a tree with the handwritten caption, “Will you forgive one?” Church wrote the letter on the outer panels of the conjoined sheet so that both pages can be displayed at the same time without separation. In fine condition, with a shade of even, very mild toning and a few minor scattered spots. An incredibly detailed presentation on the artist’s most favorite topic. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

523. Arthur C. Clarke. Two items: Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of a pas-

sage from The Road to Extinction, dated 2001. In part: “The drought has lasted now for ten million years, and the reign of the terrible lizards had long since ended. Here on the Equator, in the continent which would one day be known as Africa, the battle for existence had reached a new climax of ferocity…It was always hungry, and now it was starving.” Signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint, “Arthur C. Clarke”; and a color satinfinish 5 x 7 profile photo of Clarke, signed in black ink. In overall fine condition, with some very light creasing to the top left corner of the letter, and a light adhesive remnant on Clarke’s cheek. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Clemens responds to a letter sent eleven years earlier that only reached him the night before!

524. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” two pages

on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7 mourning stationery, February 11, 1905. Clemens writes Boston attorney Charles Burrage. In full: “You wrote to me a very kind letter eleven years ago (to Hartford.) It arrived here safe & sound last night. I have not been in Hartford for 14 years, but almost all the time in Europe. Your letter was inside a parcel of beautiful pictures; if it had been outside it would have been forwarded to Paris; but by my order all parcels were stopped in Hartford, & stored there. Yours was mislaid, along with a present of tea from India—I do not know how it happened—but both reached me last night. I thank you very much for the beautiful pictures, & greatly regret my (enforced) tardiness in saying so.” Central horizontal mailing fold, partial separation at mid-fold, some scattered soiling, and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed by the author. Clemens spent 14 years on a worldwide reading tour to recoup the wealth he had lost following poor investments. Upon his return, he was the most famous celebrity in United States, but still plagued by personal tragedy. His use of mourning stationery is such a reflection, as Clemens’ wife died in 1904. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Superior double-signature cabinet photo with advice to aspiring writer Edward Bok: “There isn’t any merit in doing a thing which it is a pleasure to do” 525. Samuel L. Clemens. Absolutely superb 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of a young Twain in his white suit by Mora of New York (and so printed in the lower border), signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ink, “My young friend, there isn’t any merit in doing a thing which it is a pleasure to do, & therefore none is claimed this time by Ys Truly S L Clemens (Mark Twain) Hartford Aug 9 82.

To Mr. Edward W. Bok.” In fine, fresh condition, with a couple barely perceptible marks to image and a couple trivial spots of foxing to reverse. Photo also comes with its seldom seen original envelope, labeled “Mark Twain” in an unknown hand.

Clemens offered gorgeous likeness bearing this pearl of wisdom to the 18-year-old Bok, who at the time was employed as a stenographer at the Western Union Telegraph Company but harbored ambitions to work in the publishing business. At the time, the famed novelist had already published The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and The Prince and the Pauper (1881), but was still a couple years away from publishing ‘the Great American Novel’—The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885).

As only he could, Clemens offers his take on writing—”there isn’t any merit in doing a thing which it is a pleasure to do”—words that must have inspired the recipient. Bok eventually made the leap to the world of publishing—around the same time he became an autograph collector and eventually the author of a 1921 Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography. This incredible photograph, signed as both ‘Mark Twain’ and ‘Samuel L. Clemens,’ was the property of Bok’s daughter-in-law until June 2011. A rare literary find with a classic ‘Twainism’ that was cherished by the family of the original recipient for decades. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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A rare and most desirable direct reference to the classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn:

“I have tried to put the explanation of the situation into Huck’s mouth, but didn’t succeed to my satisfaction” 526. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed “S. L. Clemens,” two pages, 5.5 x 9, no date. The author writes Mr. Gilder. In full: “I have tried to

put the explanation of the situation into Huck’s mouth, but didn’t succeed to my satisfaction. Will the note do, which I enclose? After, amend, shorten it or lengthen it to suit yourself—if any of these shall seem necessary—but in some way preserve the fact that the thing is from an unpublished book; don’t leave me in the position of gravely sitting down to write an episode which couldn’t have any sufficient raison d’etre without that. I think you have made a most excellent selection; I perceive I should not have. I owe so well if the matter had been left to me.”

Scattered creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition.

This “episode” from the yet-unpublished Huckleberry Finn first appeared in the December 1884 issue of The Century magazine, preceded by a statement explaining that it was from an unpublished book called The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer’s Comrade, and gives the reader a brief outline of the plot, while also explaining that the reader had already met Huck in the book Tom Sawyer. The pre-publication of parts of Huckleberry Finn in The Century came from the determination of the magazine’s editor...and recipient of this message...Richard Watson Gilder, who wanted to publish the entire novel serially. Twain, hoping to sell a short excerpt of the book, had sent the editor proofs of the book—and convinced the author that exposing the work in an influential magazine like The Century would increase book sales following its publication. For the December excerpt, Gilder chose the Shepherdson-Grangerford feud from Chapters 17 and 18, and asked Twain to write a brief introductory in which he refers to the novel as the story of ‘two fugitives’—Huck and Jim. Twain was sour on his effort to “put the explanation of the situation into Huck’s mouth,” he grumbles here. One-of-a-kind correspondence as the great American writer gets set to introduce his most famous work to the public! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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530. Giorgio de Chirico. Italian painter (1888-

528. Noel Coward.

1978). Program page, 8 x 8, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “A Lou Marion, cordialmente, Giorgio de Chirico, Roma, 18 April 1966.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Vintage sepia mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of Coward sitting in a chair, signed in fountain pen.

In fine condition, with a few light corner creases.

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

(MB $200)

532. Edouard Detaille. French 529. Salvador Dali.

Color 6 x 4 postcard photo of Dali’s painting, ‘The Sacrament of the Last Supper,” signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light corner creasing and scattered surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

painter and military artist (1848– 1912). ALS in French, one page, 4.5 x 5.5, March 2, 1893. Letter to Madame Bataille. In part (translated): “I am not part of the jury of painting, but I can recommend your protege to my comrades who are at the Palace of the Industry.” Reverse bears an address panel in Detaille’s hand. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

“I am compelled to write you about my painting ‘le portrait de Diguemont.’ It hasn’t come back yet” 531. Andre Derain. French art-

ist and sculptor (1880–1954) and co-founder of Fauvism with Henri Matisse. ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, February 11, 1936. Letter to Andre Dezarrois, curator of the Jeu de Paume Museum in Paris. In part (translated): “I am compelled to write you about my painting ‘le portrait de Diguemont.’ It hasn’t come back yet and I am very troubled about that.

I’d be grateful for information as soon as possible.” Small stain to lower left along hinge and bottom of second page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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533. Charles Dickens. Hand-addressed and

signed mailing envelope, 5 x 3, addressed to “Henry Austin, Esquire, Guydyz House, Whitehall,” and signed in the lower left corner, “Charles Dickens.” In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, a few creases and wrinkles, pencil notations to right side, and a couple small edge tears. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Beautiful Dickens signature penned during the Christmas season

534. Charles Dickens. Splendid ink signature, “Charles Dickens, Sherborne House, Tuesday Nineteenth December

1854,” on an off-white 8.5 x 4.5 sheet, with an original unsigned carte-de-visite of Dickens writing at his desk affixed to the right side. In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and foxing. A fantastic example signed the year he published Hard Times, his appraisal of English society. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

535. Isak Dinesen. Pseudonym

of prominent Danish author Karen Blixen (1885–1962), best known for her account of life in Kenya, Out of Africa, later adapted into an Academy Award–winning film. ALS in Dutch, signed “Tanne,” on a 3.5 x 5.5 picture postcard, no date, but postmarked February 1959. Postcard to a friend.

In part (translated): “I feel exceptionally wonderful. I am completely overwhelmed by the kindness all people show towards me and I wish I could stay here for a long time.” In very good condition, with moderate creasing and soiling to both sides, and address faded. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Lewis Carroll presents a young girl with an “Easter Greeting to every child who loves Alice” 537. Charles L. Dodgson.

Four-page leaflet, 3.5 x 5.25, entitled “An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves Alice,” circa 1876. Signed and inscribed on the front cover in purple ink, “Edith from Lewis Carroll, Sep 11, 1877.” In fine condition, with a few light creases, and a light vertical bend affecting just a single letter of inscription and sentiment.

This item was initially designed to be inserted into the specially bound presentation copies of The Hunting of the Snark, though individual copies were made available to Dodgson to present to his young friends. The original recipient of this particular item was Edith Blakemore, whom the author met in July 1877 while he was on vacation. Dodgson took a sincere liking to the young girl, and continued a friendly correspondence with her for nearly 20 years. An uncommon ‘Lewis Carroll’ item to find signed with a wonderful connection to his most famous character—Alice. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

538. Alexander Dumas, fils. French writer (1824–

1895), the illegitimate son of famed novelist Alexandre Dumas. The younger Dumas novel La Dame aux Camelias became the basis of Verdi’s opera ‘La Traviata.’ Five untranslated ALSs in French, each signed “A. Dumas,” ranging in size from 4.5 x 3.5 to 4.25 x 7, no date. In fine condition, with intersecting folds to one, and mild toning to all. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

539. Andre Dunoyer de Segonzac. French

artist (1884–1974). ALS in French, signed “A. D. de Segonzac,” on a selfcontained 4.5 x 5.5 air mail envelope, no date. Short letter to the organizers of the Autumn Art Salon in the Grand Palais, authorizing them to sell his painting listed in the catalogue for the sum of 1.000 francs. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, light adhesive remnants to edges, and a few creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I was also quite aware that the appointment of an organist is made by the vicar…being a church warden myself” 540. T. S. Eliot. TLS, one page, 7 x 8, Faber and Faber Limited letterhead, October 27, 1953.

Letter to the reverend W. R. Lewis. In part: “I thank you for your letter…correcting my error about the Parish Council. I am really quite aware that such a matter only concerns the Parochial Church Council, and am making the rectification.

I was also quite aware that the appointment of an organist is made by the vicar, but, as I happen to know, the vicar may consult the Parochial Church Council and the churchwardens where there is any case of doubt….” In the lower left corner Eliot goes on to add in his hand, “being a church warden myself.” In very good condition, with uniform toning from previous display, toning to top corners from old tape on reverse, some scattered light foxing, and a central horizontal and vertical fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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541. T. S. Eliot. Vin-

tage glossy 5 x 7.25 photo of the author that appeared on the cover of the New York Herald Tribune Book Review, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and creases.

Accompanied by a 1953 TLS from Eliot’s publisher acknowledging the photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Stunning 3-D image of the Jets home field 542. Charles Fazzino. Strik-

ing color limited edition 20 x 16.5 three dimensional lithograph entitled ‘New York Jets,’ numbered #61/200, depicting a raucous crowd and tailgaters inside and outside the Meadowlands for a Jets game, signed in pencil by the artist, Charles Fazzino. Matted and framed to an overall size of 24 x 20.5. In very fine condition, with an NFL hologram affixed to bottom border. A visually stimulating example from one of America’s foremost 3-D construction artists. Oversized.

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

The famed Author’s Apology: “I don’t want to talk about myself because I’ll admit I did that somewhat in this book. In fact, to write it took three months; to conceive it—three minutes” 543. F. Scott Fitzgerald. Signed book:

This Side of Paradise. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1920. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 305 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the “Author’s Apology” leaf, tipped into the beginning of the book. Leaf bears an image of a young Fitzgerald at the top, with the printed apology, dated May 1920, reading, in part: “I don’t want to talk about myself because I’ll admit I did that somewhat in this book. In fact, to write it took three months; to conceive it—three minutes; to collect the data in it—all my life…An author ought to write for the youth of his own generation, the critics of the next, and the schoolmasters of ever afterward. So, gentlemen, consider all the cocktails mentioned in this book drunk by me as a toast to the American Booksellers Association.” Boldly signed at the bottom, “Sincerely, F. Scott Fitzgerald.” In fine condition, with light toning and soiling to opening and closing pages and both pastedowns, a uniform shade of toning to interior pages, and some light soiling and wear to covers as well as head and tail of spine. Book is housed in an attractive archival, museum quality custom-made gilt-stamped hunter green morocco case.

Fitzgerald composed this “apology” to be tipped into copies of the third printing of This Side of Paradise and distributed at the May 1920 convention of the American Bookseller’s Association. It offers evidence of the public persona he was adopting at the beginning of his career. While jokingly connecting his writing of the novel with the beginning of Prohibition, “The Author’s Apology” contributed to the false image of Fitzgerald as a natural but careless writer who dashed off stories and novels between benders. An extremely desirable, and equally elusive, American literary autograph…and probably the closest you’ll find to a signed photo of Fitzgerald! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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In a scarce handwritten letter, the beat poet remembers Kerouac 544. Allen Ginsberg. ALS signed “Allen,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Denver Hilton letterhead, May 24, 1972. Letter to Peter Orlovsky. In part: “I bought a knapsack & used down G.I.…sleeping bag & am taking off on the open road North of here…& travel slow to see the Yellowstone Park & Tetons I never saw before…While I was reading the Kerouac—real visions…and old places of the street here praying to Neal & Jack’s…Last night I realized now that I had a good sleeping bag again & knapsack, I could wander around the U.S. all I want anonymous show up city after city, Missoula or Bayemon or Santa Fe & just be a…minstrel & sing in the city square.” Intersecting folds, scattered creases and wrinkles, and a few spots of mild toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

545. Nadine Gordimer. Signed

book: Town and Country Lovers.

Limited edition of 330 copies (this copy No. 74). Los Angeles: Sylvester and Orphanos, 1980.

Hardcover, 6.75 x 10, 26 pages. Signed on the colophon page in black ink by Gordimer. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

546. Stephen Jay Gould. Signed book:

Full House. First edition, first printing. NY: Harmony Books, 1996.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 244 pages. Signed in black ink on the second free end page. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

548. Zane Grey. Bank

check, 6.25 x 2.5, filled out and signed by Grey, payable to Mrs. L. D. Mitchell for $300.00, January 10, 1928. Cancellation holes to body, small punch hole to center, and show-through from endorsement along right edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

549. Alex Haley.

Signed book: Roots.

First edition. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1976. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 688 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the first free end page “Alex Haley.” In fine condition, with a few spots of soiling, and a gift inscription and collector notation on the signed page; the dustjacket has several small tears, scuffing, and light staining. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I can safely say that I have always found the greatest inspiration for my work in nature”

547. Zane Grey. TLS, one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, August 16, 1927. In part: “You ask rather a difficult question, but in a general way, I think I can safely say that I have always found the greatest inspiration for my work in nature. I spend a great deal of time away from civilization, and am always inspired to my work by my experiences in the outdoors.” A uniform shade of toning and a small area of paper thinning and adhesive remnant to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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553. Bret Harte.

550. Alex Haley. Glossy 8 x 10

photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Alan Stein, Brotherly love, Alex Haley.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

551. Keith Haring. Color 4 x 6 postcard

with a reproduction of an untitled work, signed in black felt tip in the bottom border, “K. Haring.” In fine condition, with mild haloing to signature.RRAuction COA.…

(MB $150)

552. Moss Hart. Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright (1904-1961), he was most notably known for You Can’t Take It With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner, and also as a Broadway director for the musical, My Fair Lady. Hart endured a lifetime struggle with bipolar syndrome and coming to terms with his homosexuality. Four TLSs, all signed in fountain pen, “T. Moss,” two of the letters dating January 9, 1936 and August 26, 1936, and one mailing envelope postmarked March 30, 1937, all on personal letterhead. All letters are to Edna Ferber, a fellow playwright, each discussing Hart’s therapy (which he calls “analysis”), his daily emotional rollercoaster ride, and his sentiments about the plays he was working on. One letter reads, in part: “I can’t begin to tell you how completely exciting it seemed to just have a small measure of peace and serenity…I am just accepting it and praying it to go on. I can’t believe it’s the analysis working, but whatever it is, it is so much velvet.” Another letter reads, in part: “I was, of course, bitterly disappointed that you didn’t like the play…there are three people I write my plays for, and you happen to be one of them. George [Kaufman] is another, and he doesn’t count in this case, because he is prejudiced…” A final letter reads, in part: “Of course you’re right….I must simply find a kind of strength within myself that I haven’t had up to now…No one but myself, though, can ever know what a tough fight it is––but I’m going to fight it through–– alone. Because I know now that I am horribly alone in this––no one can help––not you or George or Bee or anyone I love. And it’s hard to face the greatest crisis in your life alone––but if you have the courage to…than no metal can touch you.” Intersecting folds, light, scattered surface creasing, and a few, faint paper clip imprints, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by two original mailing envelopes. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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American author (1836– 1902) best known for his colorful tales of California pioneers, including the much-anthologized story ‘The Outcasts of Poker Flat.’ Partial selfcontained ANS, clipped from a longer letter, one page, 5 x 3, no date. Final part of a longer letter reads, “I have great pleasure in offering you my autograph as a memento of our pleasant luncheon…” In fine condition, with trimming as noted, a few vertical creases and some light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

554. Erich Heckel.

German painter and printmaker (1883–1970).

TLS in German, one page, 8 x 5.75, August 17, 1948. Untranslated letter to Dr. Schmidt. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and a light shade of toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

555. Rowland Hill.

Advocate of postal reforms (1795–1879) including uniform low rates and prepayment by means of postage stamps. ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, April 24, 1848. Letter regarding a rental house. In part: “Before deciding whether to accept your offer of your house furnished, I beg you will do me the favour to state the earliest day on which you can give it up & the latest on which you desire to resume it, also to avoid misunderstanding the terms on which it is offered.”

Scattered toning and soiling, pencil notation to top, and adhesive remnant along reverse vertical edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

556. Al Hirschfeld. Printed

Hirschfeld image of Elvis on an 8 x 10 card bearing an Elvis postage stamp and first-day cancellation, signed in pencil “Hirschfeld.” In fine condition, with mild rippling.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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557. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Eminent American writer

(1809–1894) best known for his collection The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, and the muchanthologized poem ‘The Chambered Nautilus.’ Ink signature, “Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, Nov. 2d 1885,” on a 4.5 x 3.5 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

559. Victor Hugo. Impor-

tant French writer, artist, and statesman (1802–1885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka The Hunchback of Notre Dame).

Much of his literary output was devoted to political and social issues, and in the 1840s he became actively involved in the French government as a legislator and staunch activist on behalf of the Republican cause. In 1851 the controversy surrounding his inflammatory writings denouncing Louis-Napoléon forced him into a two-decade exile, during which his productive creative pace barely slackened.

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8. Letter to a friend, written from his famous home, Hauteville House. In full (translated): “I believe you may have read the newspaper which would explain to you my absence from Gernesey and therefore my long silence. I have just arrived and rush to answer you. I very much regret not to have received you friend at Hauteville House. I always remember your gracious visit eleven years ago. When will you repeat it? I shake your hands most cordially.” Intersecting folds, toning and soiling, mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page, and upper portion of first page affixed to second page, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

560. George Hurrell. Striking

Scarce and choice portrait of the Les Misérables author

558. Victor Hugo. Important French writer, artist, and statesman

(1802–1885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misérables and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Much of his literary output was devoted to political and social issues, and in the 1840s he became actively involved in the French government as a legislator and staunch activist on behalf of the Republican cause.

In 1851 the controversy surrounding his inflammatory writings denouncing Louis-Napoléon forced him into a two-decade exile, during which his productive creative pace barely slackened. Rare original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of an older Hugo in a suit and bow tie, signed and inscribed in black ink “Hommage a Miss Emily Carey, Victor Hugo.” In fine condition. Uncommon in any signed photos, particularly of such quality and condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

oversized limited edition 24 x 20 silver gelatin close-up photo of James Cagney, #40/190, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Hurrell.” Rolled and in fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks, mild edge rippling, and a bit of light silvering. Photo was originally taken by Hurrell for the 1938 feature film Boy Meets Girl. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

561. Robert Indiana. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 18, 1972. Customs declaration for free entry of works of art, with Indiana claiming ownership of drawings produced by him in New York. The artist has filled out part of the upper portion, and boldly signing at the conclusion in red ink. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered wrinkling and creasing, and collector’s notations along top edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“I have…been in no condition to paint with any determination. I feel to-day however as though my old force was coming back again”

562. George Inness.

American landscape painter (1825–1894).

ALS signed “Geo Inness,” one page, 4.5 x 7, June 1, 1888. Letter to noted art collector Thomas B. Clarke. In full: “I have showed the picture 30 x 45 somewhat but have been in no condition to paint with any determination.

I feel to-day however as though my old force was coming back again.

I think I shall have something to show before the 20th.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and some scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

563. Robinson Jeffers. Poet (1887–1962)

whose powerful verse glorifies nature while dismissing man as a mere doomed animal. TLS, on a 5 x 3.25 Tor House postcard, November 5, 1957. Letter to a gentleman who was looking for a quote. In full: “While I appreciate your students’ interest in me and my work, I am afraid that I can add nothing to what you quoted in your letter. How can anyone place a static value on education or experience?” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

564. Carolyn Keene.

Signed book: The Bungalow Mystery. Later printing. NY: Grossett & Dunlap, 1930. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 204 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the title page “To Dell Reddy, Mildred Wirt Benson also known as Carolyn Keene.” In very good condition, with corner dings, mild sunning and staining to the spine, scattered soiling and scuffing to the front and back boards, and light toning to the pages with a collector notation to one page.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Pioneer beat writer enables his vice 565. Jack Kerouac. Personal check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out

and signed by Kerouac, payable to Nunzie’s Wines & Liquors for $16.10, September 24, 1958. A central vertical fold, cancellation holes to upper portion, and paper loss to lower left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

566. Stephen King. Signed book:

Under The Dome.

First edition, first printing. NY: Scribner, 2009. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5. signed in blue felt tip on the title page, “Stephen King.” In fine condition, with a few dings to the front cover and spine of dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

567. Stephen King.

Uncommon creepy glossy 8 x 10 photo of King holding a candle, a raven perched on his other hand, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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568. Stephen King.

Signed book: The Dead Zone. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1979.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 426 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page “For Robyn—With good wishes, Stephen King. 5/5/89.” In fine condition, with a penciled notation on the signed page and light wear to the spine and dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

569. Stephen King.

Signed book: Christine.

Later printing. NY: Viking Press, 1983. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 526 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the first free end page “To the Deinleins—Happy Thanksgiving, and Merry Christmas! Stephen King 11/4/94.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the edges of the pages. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

570. Stephen King.

Signed book: The Tommyknockers. First edition. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5. 558 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page: “To Ron—Thanks for reading my work, Stephen King, 9/3/98.”

In fine condition with scuffing to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

571. Oskar Kokoschka. Austrian

painter and poet (1886– 1980) best known for his distinctively expressionistic portraits and landscapes. Ink signature, “Oskar Kokoschka 1961,” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 card, with collector’s notations and a clipped color photo of the artist affixed to the left side.

In fine condition, with a couple light bends and dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

L’Amour doles out literary guidance in a lengthy letter teeming with good advice: “Develop your own style...and don’t just try to be good, try to be better” 572. Louis L’Amour. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11.5, February 11, 1987. L’Amour writes

to an eager admirer. In part: “Writing is a tough, lonely job, and unless you simply cannot leave it alone, don’t try. It has great rewards for the few who make it, and some rewards for all who make it a profession. To be a good writer one has to love the work, and one must have great self-discipline. Many want to be writers but few actually want to write.

What teachers or friends say will mean nothing at all. They are not buying your story when their job is on [sic] the line. Editors are constantly looking for good material, but the competition is stiff. Everybody wants to write, most people believe they can, most believe they could if they ‘just had the time.’ My first advice would be to read: become familiar with the classics as well as contemporary writing. Study what the magazines and book publishers are buying. Notice what people are reading. Decide what you wish to write, then write. You must be prepared for rejection. You are competing with several thousand of the brightest people in the world, and you must have something interesting to say, and then say it well...Don’t try to imitate anyone; that’s the kiss of death.

Develop your own style (that will come as you write) and don’t just try to be good, try to be better. I started from nowhere and am probably the best selling writer in the world, or so my publisher tells me.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, and light creasing to the surface and top edge. Written just a year before his passing, L’Amour passes along advice garnered as a writer who did succeed and rise above the competition, having produced approximately 105 works of literature as one of the 20th century’s most celebrated authors. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“When I got back I didn’t touch your marvellous champagne but drank red wine”

573. Marie Laurencin. French painter (1885–1956).

ALS in French, one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, personal letterhead, no date. Letter to friends. In full (translated): “That’s really great—and what champagne!

After the holidays we’ll drink it in company together, I hope. Yesterday was a sad day. I took some strangers to see my little houses in Champrosay. I want to see them—and I was dealing with people who are very rich, I think. My thatched roof cottages made a poor impression on them. As a result I thought everything was flat especially the countryside and the sky. When I got back I didn’t touch your marvellous champagne but drank red wine. I had a good sleep, and just like that, in the morning I was that energetic woman who is M.L.” Some scattered mild toning and slight surface loss to top edge, with a few letters of location and possible date traced over in another hand, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

575. Fernand Leger.

French artist (1881– 1955) best known for his brightly colored, cubist- and machineage–influenced abstractions. Ballpoint signature and French sentiment, “F. Leger,” on the correspondence side of an off-white 6 x 4 deckle-edge picture postcard.

Postal cancellation over sentiment, scattered mild toning, and surface marks and impressions to image side, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

576. Andre Lhote.

“I shall not be able to accept your tempting invitation for to day, as I am obliged to start with a friend from the Goose and Gridiron...for Ham”

574. John Leech. English caricaturist and illustrator (1817-1864).

French sculptor and painter (1885–1962).

Vintage ink signature and French sentiment on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, no date. In part, “’Am I fond of Wild Duck?’ ‘Ain’t I just’—I own the soft impeachment but I shall not be able to accept your tempting invitation for to day, as I am obliged to start with a friend from the Goose and Gridiron (St. Paul’s Church Yard) at 1/2 past one for Ham…If you will allow me I will do myself the pleasure of calling to see how you got on with your painting before I go.” Central intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, light uniform toning, some wrinkling, and a collector notation in pencil at the top of the page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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577. Roy Lichtenstein. Color 6 x 4 post-

card with a reproduction of Lichtenstein’s ‘Great Pyramid,’ signed in black ballpoint, “Roy Lichtenstein.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

London sends his 10-year-old daughter a cash allowance

578. Jack London. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by London, payable to Joan London for $6.00, stampdated April 27, 1911. Vertical folds, bank cancellation holes affecting his signature, and a missing piece of the lower left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 579. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. ALS signed

“Henry W. Longfellow,” one page, 4.5 x 7, December 2, 1874. Letter of thanks to an unidentified gentleman.

In full: “I have just received your letter and msg. and will hand them to Mr. Stonewells without delay.” A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, toning to edges and bottom portion of page, and mounting remnants to reverse of second integral page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

581. Thomas Mann. Signed book: Novellen Volumes I and II. Limited edition of 150 copies (This being No. 142). Berlin: Fischer, 1922–25. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7.5, 373 and 451 pages. Signed on the colophon page of each volume in pencil by Mann. In very good condition, with light toning to fore edges, surface loss to joint and leather spine of both volumes, heavier to Volume I, and scattered dings, edge chips, and wear to covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

580. Lord John Press.

Signed book: Lord John Signatures.

Limited first edition of 400 copies (this copy No. 352). Northridge: Lord John Press, 1991. Hardcover, 11 x 7.5, 79 pages. Signed in ink by 43 near their respective photo or contribution: Stephen King, John Barth, James Blaylock, Robert Bloch, T. Coraghessan Boyle, Ray Bradbury, Ramsey Campbell, James Crumley, Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris, Dennis Etchison, Gerald R. Ford, Richard Ford, Bruce Francis, Ellen Gilchrist, Jim Harrison, William Kennedy, Harry Crews, Thomas McGuane, Tony Hillerman, Ursula K. Le Guin, John L’Heureux, Elmore Leonard, Norman Mailer, Richard C. Matheson, Brian Moore, Joe Mugnaini, Joyce Carol Oates, Edna O’Brien, Robert B. Parker, Tim Powers, Reynolds Price, James Purdy, Dan Simmons, Peter Straub, Ross Thomas, Anne Tyler, John Updike, Eudora Welty, Richard Yates, Donald Westlake, James Lee Burke, and William Everson. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

582. Frans Masereel. Belgianborn artist (1889–1972) best known as one of the 20th century’s most skilled practitioners in the art of the woodcut. Print of one of his works, 4.25 x 5.5, entitled ‘Bonne Anne 1961,’ signed in the lower border in pencil. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

583. W. Somerset Maugham.

Vintage 5.5 x 8.25 book photo of Maugham clapping, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Leonard Klein, W. Somerset Maugham.” In fine condition, with very light surface creasing towards the top right corner, a uniform shade of toning, and a trivial spot of soiling. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“There is a local place here where they…play the Tango, and where you see girls with short skirts and boyish haircuts” 584. Henri Matisse. Eminent French artist (1869–1954), most closely associated with the Fauvist movement, best known for his colorful paintings, fluid drawings, and bold, distinctive cut-paper collages. ALS in pencil, signed “HM,” on a 5.25 x 3.5 picture postcard of Tahiti, February 4, 1930. Postcard to Monsieur Thorndike in Nice. In full (translated): “There is a local place here where they serve tea and play the Tango, and where you see girls with short skirts and boyish haircuts. But they have preserved the coconut trees!” A couple creases, scattered mild toning, soiling, and foxing, and postal cancellations near body of text, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 585. W. Somerset Maugham. Signed

book: A Writer’s Notebook. First edition, limited edition of 1000, this being 534. NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1949.

Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 10, 367 pages. Signed in blue ink on the limitations page, “W. Somerset Maugham.” Uniform strip of sunning to the spine, slight separation from the front hinge, a few spots of toning along the top edges of the first few pages, and a rough edge to page 13, otherwise fine condition. Slipcase in very good condition, with heavy paper loss bordering on separation to the edges, with surface rubbing to the front cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Max personally highlights George Washington

586. Peter Max. Unique

series 1995 one dollar bill, with Max adding a felt tip moustache to George Washington’s portrait and a profile sketch of a female face, signed and inscribed “for Scott, Love, Peter Max.” In fine condition, with a few mild bends and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

587. Peter Max. Original program from a Wentworth Gallery exhibit of Peter Max artwork, 5 x 7, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip “Chas, Love, Max 2003.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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588. H. L. Mencken.

Popular and influential American author and journalist (1880–1956) best known for his satirical pieces that took aim at contemporary American society. Signed book: Treatise on the Gods. Limited edition first edition of 375 copies (This being No. 315). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930. Original blue vellum boards with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 364 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. In fine condition, with sunning to spine and scattered light wear to covers. Slipcase shows sunning to spine as well as light fading to sides. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“How very nice of you to write to congratulate me on the C. H.” 589. Henry Moore. Dis-

tinguished English artist (1898–1986) best known for his abstract, often biomorphic sculptures. TLS, one page, 4.5 x 7, Hoglands letterhead, June 27, 1955. Letter to Gerald Berry. In part: “How very nice of you to write to congratulate me on the C. H.” Under the typed portion of the letter, Moore adds, “I would have written to thank you for your letter before now, except that I have been away first in Germany & then in Holland, in connection with work & only come home yesterday.” Rusty paperclip mark to top edge, a few stray ink marks, and a slightly fuzzy appearance to handwritten portion due to excess ink flow, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Rare and extremely attractive letter from the pen that brought Moby Dick to life

590. Herman Melville. Nineteenth-century American author (1819–1891) who takes a place among the most influential figures in the history of literature. Though his body of work includes such distinguished efforts as Typee, Billy Budd, and the story ‘Bartleby, the Scrivener,’ it was his 1851 magnum opus, Moby-Dick, that would come to occupy a singular position among the greatest works ever produced in the English language. Scarce, boldly penned ALS signed “H. Melville,” one page, 5 x 8, December 4, 1857. Brief letter to an unidentified gentleman. In full: “Your note is received and in accordance with your request, I am very truly yours.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, a bit of scattered light soiling, and a pencil notation along top edge.

Melville wrote this letter during a time of harsh critical reviews for his last full-length novel, The Confidence-Man, which was published in April 1, 1857. In lieu of his failing literary pursuits, the author took the years between 1857-1860 to lecture at lyceums, primarily focusing on the South Seas region. This was not such a deviation for the traveler and adventurer, as he was well known within certain circles to be a teller of tales, regaling eager ears with his stories of far away lands and native peoples. Writer and editor, Nathaniel Parker Willis, painted a colorful description of Melville during one such session: “With his cigar and his Spanish eyes, he talks Typee and Omoo, just as you find the flow of his delightful mind on paper.” Anything bearing Meville’s signature is remarkably rare and highly collectible, as his writing was virtually ignored during his lifetime and his fame came many years after his death. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

Mitchell washes her hands of involvement in the search for Scarlett O’Hara and the filming of Gone With the Wind: “I know the rumor is widespread that I am going to Hollywood…I do not intend to go to Hollywood and I have no connection with the film production or influence in the matter of choosing the cast” 591. Margaret Mitchell. American author (1900–1949) whose single novel, Gone With the Wind, became one of the best-sellers of all time and spawned one of the most fabled movies in Hollywood history. She died after being struck by a speeding car at the age of 48. TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh,” one page, 7 x 11, personal letterhead, August 14, 1937. Gracious letter to an admirer regarding the upcoming Gone With the Wind film. In full: “Thank you so much for your letter and the complimentary things you wrote me about ‘Gone With the Wind.’ Thank you, too, for your interest in the forthcoming film of my novel. I know the rumor is widespread that I am going to Hollywood and that I have something to do with choosing the cast. But this is far from the truth, for I do not intend to go to Hollywood and I have no connection with the film production or influence in the matter of choosing the cast. I sold my novel outright and am not employed by the Selznick people even in a minor capacity. I know from what I read in the newspapers that the company which owns the movie rights is very anxious to have ‘new faces’ in the film, and they are now giving screen tests. When Mr. Cukor, the director of ‘Gone With the Wind’ was in Atlanta last winter looking over Southern backgrounds, he told me to tell anyone who was interested in trying out for a part to send pictures and state their qualifications and experience–if any. The address is Selznick International Pictures, Inc. 230 Park Avenue, New York, attention Mr. John Darrow. Mr. Darrow is the assistant director.” The letter has been removably archivally sleeved in acid free Mylar. In fine condition, with a horizontal mailing fold passing through signature.

One of the major blockbusters that made 1939 Hollywood’s golden year in films, Gone With the Wind became an overnight classic, immortalizing Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler as two of the greatest, most tumultuous lovers on the silver screen. The casting of these famed characters was a grandiose publicity campaign, one that Mitchell completely distanced herself from: “I do not intend to go to Hollywood and I have no connection with the film production or influence in the matter of choosing the cast... I know from what I read in the newspapers that the company which owns the movie rights is very anxious to have ‘new faces’ in the film, and they are now giving screen tests.” After two years of searching high and low for an actress to bring the fiery O’Hara to life, Myron Selznick, Hollywood agent and David’s brother, came across a fresh-faced British theater actress by the name of Vivien Leigh, who was determined to make a resounding debut in American cinema. Having just turned down the role of Isabella in Wuthering Heights, she got her chance; Myron arrived with Leigh during the screen test for ‘The Burning of Atlanta’ scene.

The rest, as they say, is history, and both the movie and Leigh were immortalized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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In 1916—the year of much of his Water Lilies series— the famous Impressionist extends an open invitation to Giverny to his biographer, French author Gustave Geffroy 592. Claude Monet. Highly influen-

tial French painter (1840–1926) who was among the leading figures of the impressionist movement, which took its name from the title of one of Monet’s works. ALS, in his usual pencil, in French, two pages, 5 x 8, Giverny par Vernon Eure letterhead, May 29, 1916.

Monet writes to his close friend, art critic Gustave Geffroy (1855–1926).

In full (translated): “Do you have any news about poor Mirbeau? I myself have had none since I wrote you, but after the last letters from his wife I know he is supposed to leave Paris the 13th of the month. I would like to have your opinion on the subject of dining at Giverny and what you have decided.

It goes without saying that you and all the Goncourt members will always be welcome here, even without our dear Mirbeau. This will be sad for him and for us, at any rate.” In fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Monet’s hand.

Monet had completed construction of an art studio next to his country home, Giverny—where he created his beloved ‘Water Lilies’ collection—the same year he sent this letter to Geffroy, president of the l’Académie Goncourt, whose members had an open invitation to visit “even without our dear Mirbeau.” Octave Mirbeau was a French writer, art critic, and playwright, who died less than a year later. Geffroy later compiled the first biography and catalog of Monet’s work, sending the artist written questions, to which he famously responded with one-word answers—resulting in an important but unreliable piece. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Eleven original political and humorous Nast works on the same sheet 593. Thomas Nast. A unique collection of 11 original pencil and ink sketches on

a 10.5 x 7.25 off-white sheet removed from an artist’s sketchbook. A three-panel comic strip in ink across top titled “Mike’s toothache” picturing (1) Mike tying a string to a door knob which he has already attached to his aching tooth, (2) Mike seated on a stool calmly waiting for someone to open the door, thereby pulling out his tooth, (3) The door is opened quickly, but the tooth is in so tightly that Mike is pulled off his stool which goes flying towards the wall. Across the center are pencil sketches of four faces, a woman riding a horse, and a right hand. The first face is of a Black man wearing glasses; his hair and short beard appear to be white. At the lower left, Nast has penciled a mustached pot bellied man wearing a derby and, to his right, the same man lying in a bed with a bandage on his head, flies swarming at his feet. These two drawings are captioned “Before and after Election.” Signed in the lower right corner, in pencil, “Th: Nast.” In fine condition, with a few creases and some scattered light toning and soiling. An impressive collection showcasing Nast’s talents. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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596. John O’Hara.

594. LeRoy Neiman.

Color book print of Neiman’s portrait of Elvis Presley singing into a microphone, 7.5 x 10.75, signed in blue felt tip by Neiman. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

595. Helmut Newton. Famed German-Australian photographer

(1920–2004) known for the sometimes controversial imagery of his work. Intimidating 4 x 5.75 German postcard photo of one of Newton’s photos of a leather-clad woman holding a shovel, signed and inscribed on the reverse in black ballpoint “For Robley, Helmut Newton.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Signed book: Waiting for Winter. Limited edition, first edition of 300 copies (this copy 206). NY: Random House, 1966. Hardcover, 6 x 8.5, 466 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the limitations page, “John O’Hara.”

In very good condition, with heavy sunning along the spine and bottom edges of the cover, moderate wear, uniform toning to the edges of the pages, light foxing to the limitations page as well as a few trivial red spots on the bottom edge from the opposing page. Despite the rough exterior, the inner pages are fine. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

598. Dorothy Parker. Signed book: Not So Deep as a Well. Limited edition first edition of 485 copies (This being No. 423). NY: Viking Press, 1936. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 210 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink by Parker. Owner’s notation to half-title page, mild toning to opening and closing pages and pastedowns, and light rubbing surface loss, and marks to covers, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

597. Eugene O’Neill. American playwright (1888–1953) who occupies a central place in the history of twentieth-century drama. Among his most famous works are The Iceman Cometh, Mourning Becomes Electra, and Long Day’s Journey into Night. A four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, he was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936. Signed book: Ah, Wilderness. Limited edition first edition of 325 copies (This being No. 232). NY: Random House, 1933. Hardcover, 7 x 10, 159 pages. Signed on the limitations page in black ink. Scattered light toning and soiling to signed page, separation to front hinge, moderate toning to pastedowns, and moderate wear, surface loss and flaking to covers and spine, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Picasso and Neruda attend the 1949 Big Dinner for Peace 600. Pablo Picasso and Pablo Neruda.

Menu from the Big Dinner For Peace, held in Paris on April 25, 1949, 6.25 x 9.5 closed, signed inside in ink, “Picasso,” and signed twice by Pablo Neruda, “Neruda.” Menu is also signed by 10 others, including Joliot-Curie (who has signed again on the front cover), Elsa Triolet, Aragon, and Jean Effel, who adds a small sketch. In fine condition, with toning and soiling to covers, and collector’s notations opposite signed page. This Dinner for Peace was organized by the Paris Club of Friends of French Literature at the Pavillon Dauphine in 1949. A scarce combination of two masters coming together for a common cause. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

601. Pablo Picasso. Ink signature, “Picasso,” on the correspondence side of a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard bearing an image of Le Devot Christ. Postcard bears a letter in an unknown hand, in French, and postmarked August 10, 1954. Some mild toning and soiling, postal cancellation lightly affecting a few words of text, and light silvering and postal impressions to image side, otherwise fine condition.

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

The controversial Mexican artist mulls a proposal to design Christmas cards, “the only trouble is to have to do the sketches without knowing the results” 602. Diego Rivera. Highly regarded and influential Mexican artist (1886–1957) who

earned international acclaim—and stirred controversy—for his powerful, politically charged murals. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, February 3, 1947. Letter to his agent Nettie King in New York City, who had made a proposal to the artist that he design Christmas cards for Harry Abrams. In part: “I am ready to wait for the decision of the publisher…

The Christmas cards interest me, specially on account of being in the good company of painters such as you mention, but the only trouble is to have to do the sketches without knowing the results…The most difficult part of it is to imagine and do the composition for the painting. The actual price for my sketches are around the amount you announce as the possible advance, which make it difficult to risk the work without being sure of the profit obtained by it. This is why being interested in your proposition…” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, staple to top , and a uniform shade of mild toning. Accompanied by carbon copies of three letters King wrote to the artist in January, March, and September 1947 discussing in detail various aspects of the Christmas card project, including possible subjects, sizes, prices Abrams is willing to pay for Rivera’s original artwork, as well as commission percentages and other business matters, providing an extraordinary view of the artist as a businessman. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Would you be so kind as to tell me if that Association is trustworthy and whether my paintings might not clash with the artists who exhibit there” 603. Camille Pissarro. Highly regarded French painter (1830–

1903), one of the leading figures of the impressionist movement, best known for his distinctive pointillist style. Autograph draft letter (in Pissarro’s hand, but not signed by him), in French, one page both sides, 4 x 4.5, no date. In full (translated): “Would you have the kindness to do me a great service? I received a personal invitation from Berlin for an exhibition by an association I’m not familiar with: the Verein Berliner Kustler [Association of Berlin Artists] at Bellevue St. 3. Because I don’t know anything about them would you be so kind as to tell me if that Association is trustworthy and whether my paintings might not clash with the artists who exhibit there. Please excuse my troubling you. I count on your discretion. I’ve thought about your little painting and corresponded with our friend [art dealer] Portier on the subject but he’s had a relapse and is bedridden. I learned this morning that he’s doing better and I hope that we’ll still be able to pursue our little transaction.” In fine condition, with a couple light rusty paperclip marks to left edge.

This letter comes to us from the formative years of the Impressionist movement; perhaps unbeknownst to the artists themselves, the new genre was taking form and spreading throughout Europe. Exhibits were organized on their behalf, much like this one in question; the mention of “a personal invitation from Berlin for an exhibition by an association I’m not familiar with: the Verein Berliner Kustler [Association of Berlin Artists],” places this letter around the time of Pissarro’s involvement in the Association of Berlin Artists exhibition in 1892. This

would mark Pissarro’s first exposition of this size, an event that the artist himself claimed as a “sensation” while others, notably the dean of the conservative Berlin artists group, Adolf Menzel, proclaimed his disdain and rejection of the Impressionist cause.

Amidst the negative outcry, the exhibition played a monumental part in generating an awareness of the Impressionist movement, garnering both positive and negative reactions, but nevertheless, gaining exposure. These events give color to Pissarro’s prior concern, “I don’t know anything about them would you be so kind as to tell me if that Association is trustworthy and whether my paintings might not clash with the artists who exhibit there.” This letter provides an ironically unique glimpse into the days leading to the controversial exhibition.

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

Rare, whimsical 1927 Peter Rabbit artwork by Beatrix Potter

604. Beatrix Potter. British author and illustrator (1866–1943) whose Edwardian-era tales of naughty rabbits, ‘bad’ mice, and other amusingly mischievous animals take a place among the most enduring and beloved works in the annals of children’s literature.

Her first and best-known book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, has sold more than 40 million copies since it was first published in 1902. Absolutely fantastic original watercolor mixedmedia ink and watercolor drawing of Peter Rabbit running for his life (presumably from Mr. McGregor!) on an off-white 3.25 x 5.5 sheet. Captioned underneath by Potter, “’After losing his shoes, Peter ran on all four legs and went faster—’ Beatrix Potter, Aug. 1927.”

She also adds under her signature, “(This design appeared in the first edition of Peter Rabbit).” Double matted and framed to an overall size of 7.25 x 10. In fine condition, with a hint of mild toning at the edges, not at all detracting from this wonderful piece.

This delightful Peter Rabbit image was created in 1927 and sold at a Boston bookshop to raise money for the National Trust. It appears only in the first two privately printed editions of Peter Rabbit, and not in the regular trade edition published in 1902 (which canceled four images and had all the remaining ones redone in color). In the published book the text reads, ‘After losing them, he ran on four legs and went faster’—though Potter substituted “his shoes” for clarity in this exemplar. Potter prepared only 50 drawings for charity sale in 1927, drawing each of the original 42 Peter Rabbit images and then adding 8 drawings from The Tailor of Gloucester. An incredibly scarce one-of-a-kind sketch from one of the most beloved of all children’s tales! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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An anti-Semitic revelation: “I have has trouble with Hebrew art dealers of a small and cheap class, I don’t want them to handle my stuff at all” 606. Frederic Remington. American artist (1861–1909) best known for his paintings and sculptures of the American West, and for his depictions of cowboy life in particular. ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 6.5, Ingleneuk letterhead, no date. Letter to his friend, Howard Pyle. In full: “Your letter about Dr. Lesinsky came here to my summer camp. I have met him—he has been to see me and he is probably just what he represents himself to be. I have had trouble with Hebrew art dealers of a small & cheap class. I don’t want them to handle my stuff at all. They are overreaching and get me into trouble. I have to know people pretty well, else I may foolishly suspect that they are going to use me in their business. If I am sure of my man I feel just as you do about giving them what are called ‘artist prices’—but I want to be sure they are going to treasure the work and put it on the market at a nice advance. This may not be the case of Dr. L. at all but since we both only know what he chooses to tell, why I reserve judgement. Should like to meet you once in a coon’s age.” Letter has been removably encapsulated in acid free Mylar. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and a staple hole to top left.

In this stunning letter, the great artist offers a firsthand account of his art and his tribulations with art dealers. Pyle, this letter’s recipient, was an illustrator and writer whose work regularly appeared in various magazines, including Harper’s Weekly. In 1894, that publication ran Poultney Bigelow’s article, entitled ‘The Russian and His Jew,’ that examined the repressive regime of Russia’s Tsar Nicholas—and was written with an anti-Semitic slant. That piece was illustrated by Remington, and though, in historical hindsight, the accusation lodged by Bigelow were proven to be unfounded, it may have tainted the artist’s opinion—or perhaps merely revealed a previously hidden mentality—and resulted in such a shockingly misguided generalization as “I have had trouble with Hebrew art dealers of a small & cheap class. I don’t want them to handle my stuff at all.” A startling look into the mindset of an otherwise intelligent man. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Renoir plans to leave for Nice 607. Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Widely admired French artist

(1841–1919) who was one of the most visible and influential figures of the impressionist movement. ALS in French, signed “Renoir,” one page, 5 x 7, no date. Untranslated letter to an unidentified gentleman. Renoir discusses travel plans, leaving the next day. He will be in Nice for a day or two and will stop on his return in Menton to see the recipient of this letter. Framed with a color portrait of the artist to an overall size of 9.75 x 19.5. In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a uniform shade of mild toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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609. Norman Rockwell. FDC with a cachet

honoring the American Folklore Series, Tom Sawyer, Immortalized

by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens), signed in black felt tip, “sincerely, Norman Rockwell.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

610. Norman Rockwell. Two

unused sets of playing cards, with Rockwell images on the reverse of each card, signed on the reverse of both of the aces of spades in black ink, “sincerely, Norman Rockwell.”

Brushing to one signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

611. Auguste Rodin. Seminal and highly lauded French sculptor (1840–1917) whose works, including the iconic ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker,’ earned him a place among the most influential artistic figures of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date, but postmarked April 1909.

Letter to Miss E. Cimino. Rodin invites a close collaborator to come to see him with the famous dancer Loïe Fuller, an innovative American artist “a woman of genius, with all the resources of talent… whom I have admired for a number of years.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, some scattered light creases, and a uniform shade of toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Fuller was a great collector of Rodin’s works and was highly influential in introducing Rodin and his sculpture to the American public.. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

613. George Sand. Eminent

French author (1804–1876), born AmantineLucile-Aurore Dupin, better known by the masculine pen name she adopted early in her career. An early feminist, she also earned a footnote in musical history as the longtime romantic companion of pianist/ composer Frédéric Chopin.

ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, September 20, 1850. Letter to novelist and feminist Fanny Lewald. In part (translated): “I’m very sorry I didn’t get your letter in Paris…I find your fine letter here and I must lose hope of seeing you because letters from my sister…ask me to be with her in the south…I thank you for your kindness towards me…I hope that I will be more fortunate if you return to Paris and I can be there at the same time.”

In fine condition, with a few light creases and a couple trivial spots.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Sand’s hand. Desirable correspondence from one 19th century feminist to another! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“J. D. Salinger, For Deposit Only”: a check as elusive as its recipient

612. J. D. Salinger. Endorsed check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Salinger for $341.95, November 4, 1974. Endorsed on the reverse in black ink, “J. D. Salinger, For Deposit Only.” Light haloing to writing on front of the check, expected bank stamps, scattered soiling affecting his signature, and some rust staining at the top, otherwise very good condition. The check is from a Claremont, New Hampshire woodsman who logged Salinger’s property in the 1970s and paid Salinger for the wood. A most unusual format for Salinger, only the third we have encountered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“At the risk of repetition let me tell you how glad I shall be to come”

614. John Singer Sargent. Distin-

guished American-born artist (1856–1925) who spent most of his career as an expatriate in Europe. ALS signed “John S. Sargent,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, February 24. Sargent writes Miss Thornton. In full: “I have a misgiving that I did not answer your kind invitation to dinner on Wed. the 11th although I inscribed it in my book. I hope my fear is groundless, but at the risk of repetition let me tell you how glad I shall be to come.” A few creases, single central horizontal fold, a bit of soiling and toning, and mounting residue on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

615. William Saroyan. Signed book:

An Act or Two of Foolish Kindness. Limited edition of 300 copies (this copy No. 184). Lincoln: Penmaen Press, 1977.

Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, unnumbered. Signed in black ink on the colophon page by Saroyan and illustrator Helen Siegl. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

617. Dr. Seuss. Printed signed and inscribed sketch of the Cat in the Hat on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet, inscribed “Hi, Chip Derr!

Thanks for your great letter! Dr. Seuss.” Light overall haloing to signature, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The quintessential Dr. Seuss pose! tage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dr. Seuss working at his desk, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “For the children of Ramstein Elementary School with Very Best Wishes……Dr. Seuss.”

In fine condition, with light rippling and a bit of toning to the darker portions. Seuss is rare in photos of this size from early in his career...and this one is particularly exceptional. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Thanking a bookseller for a gift of “landscape illustrations of Waverley”

616. Sir Walter Scott. Scottish novelist and poet (1771–1832) best known for

such classics as Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, and Waverley. ALS signed “Walter Scott,” one page, 7.25 x 8.75, no date [postmarked May 14, 1830]. Scott writes to bookseller Charles Till in Fleet Street. In full: “I have very ungraciously left unacknowledged your present of the landscape illustrations of Waverley. I pretend to no knowledge of art so my opinion ought to go for nothing. But I think they are very beautiful and sincerely hope they will answer the purpose of the artists and publishers.” Second integral page bears an address leaf in Scott’s hand along with wax seal remnants.

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and light creasing and wrinkling. Tilt would later publish works by Scott, including the work Scott talks about in this letter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“My writing and publishing duties have become so heavy that I am having to call a moratorium on all speaking” 619. Dr. Seuss. TLS signed “Theo. S. Geisel,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Dr. Seuss

letterhead, February 16, 1961. Response to an invitation to speak at Pasadena City College. In part, “I wish I could accept, but unfortunately my writing and publishing duties have become so heavy that I am having to call a moratorium on all speaking for at least six months.” In fine condition, with a single staple hole to top left corner and a red pencil notation, “no,” to top right corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

620. Dr. Seuss. Two ink signatures, “Dr. Seuss,” on individual offwhite 5 x 3 lined cards. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“I particularly want to hear from you as to the effect (if any) of my Hearst articles” 621. George Bernard Shaw. ALS

signed “G. B. S.,” one page, 3.5 x 4.25, personal letterhead, February 17, 1919. Shaw tries in vain to keep an appointment. In full, “Unluckily an outbreak of influenza in my London establishment compels me to break off all town engagements this week, which means that I shall not be up until the 27th.

What will your movements be at that date? It is rather exasperating; for I particularly want to hear from you as to the effect (if any) of my Hearst articles. I am reprinting them in a booklet here. If the roads were in a less abominable state I should be tempted to try to reach Berkhamsted by motor bicycle.” Matted to an overall size of 5 x 7.

Uniform toning and some soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Shaw bestows a kindly and generous contribution to “a young couple setting up housekeeping” 622. George Bernard Shaw. DS, signed “G. Bernard Shaw, (10 Adelphe Terrace), W. C. Z., 8/7/18,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Shaw sends a check for a young couple in the amount of “5-5-0” pounds, and adds his suggestions for presentation of a gift. In full: “Much the most effective present for a young couple setting up housekeeping is a cheque. I strongly suggest that you collect all the cash you can, and then write the richer contributors (including myself, probably) to make the total up to the nearest round sum that looks presentable.

This has the advantage that there is one substantial present instead of a heap of miscellaneous rubbish, and that as no amounts are mentioned all the contributors are placed on an equal footing.” In very good condition, with one central vertical fold and two horizontal folds, the latter affecting the tallest letters of the signature, light scattered creasing, a small tear forming at the right edge, and bending to the lower right corner. An individual known primarily for his dark, satirical wit, this message is a rare find, revealing a softer, more genteel side of Shaw. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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The ever-opinionated Shaw uncharacteristically decides, “I think I had better hold my tongue about the Conference” 623. George Bernard Shaw. ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” on

a 3.25 x 4.5 personal postcard, March 17, 1930. Letter to Frederick Wile, Jr., in which Shaw predicts the outcome of the London Naval Conference, which would end the following month. In full: “On reflection I think I had better hold my tongue about the Conference. It is now clear that it will end in a Three Power Pact (England, U.S. & Japan); and I see no good in spreading that fact more emphatically than the papers will. So for the present my broadcast is off.” The reverse side is addressed in Shaw’s hand, with a later blue notation in an unknown hand underneath which reads, “Bernard Shaw predicts outcome of Naval Conference.” In very good condition, with mild block of toning over text and signature, paperclip impression to lower left over last two words of text, and mounting remnants to address side.

Shaw’s prediction here that the 1930 conference would “end in a Three Power Pact” was nearly right on the money. The resulting London Naval Treaty between the US, United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Italy—signed on April 22, 1930—regulated submarine warfare and limited naval shipbuilding. Ratifications were exchanged in London on October 27, 1930, and the treaty went into effect on the same day.

The iconic dramatist was also an avid socialist and accomplished orator who attempted to further the party’s causes. Among his avenues were radio talks on various topics—and a month earlier had used that venue to criticize the meetings, maintaining that ‘the only thing which will come out of the naval conference is a treaty permitting the American and British navies to fight fifteen miles instead of twenty miles apart.’ His comments garnered a lot of attention, leading him in this letter to “hold my tongue about the Conference” and avoid any other public comment.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

A rare handwritten letter from Stein to author Gertrude Atherton as she prepares to go west: “It will be fun seeing California again” 624. Gertrude Stein. Expatriate American writer (1874– 1946) best known for novels, poetry, and opera libretti marked by a distinctive, playfully experimental, sometimes nonsensical use of language. Scarce ALS, one page both sides, 6 x 9.5, Midway Drexel Apartment Hotel letterhead, no date.

Letter to esteemed California author, Gertrude Atherton, who is credited with painting a cultural persona for the sunshine state through her many works, particularly the 1898 novel, ‘The Californians.’ In part: “Thanks for all your kindness… and it will be a very great pleasure seeing you again and your daughter whom we remember very pleasantly, and it will be fun seeing California again, and we do very gladly accept your invitation may it be for a lunch any day that I am not lecturing in the afternoon and the P.S.N. club will be nice.”

In very good to fine condition, with uniform toning to page, heavier to edges of front side, small pencil notation to top, and a few creases and wrinkles. Stein is quite uncommon in holographic letters, and this has particularly nice association between the two writers. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Traveling with Charley, Steinbeck writes to his wife of “the deepest south,” “Cracker country” and the hope that “maybe I learned something” 625. John Steinbeck. ALS signed “John,” on a 3.25 x 5.5 postal card, no

date, but postmarked Pelahatchie, Mississippi, December 3, 1960. Letter to his wife Gwyn. In full: “Doing the deepest south now. I’m in Miss near the Alabama border. Saw the ladies[?] perform in N[ew] O[rleans] (mother love). Going to Montgomery now and then Cracker country, then up the Smokeys. Should be home some time next week. This has been a long hard grind. Maybe I learned something. We’ll see. Sorry to hear about Cat. Makes it so hard for himself.

Can’t think what next. Glenn Graves had a good record company. See you.

John.” Steinbeck has addressed the reverse of the postcard to Gwyn Steinbeck, and postcard also bears a rubber-stamped winged pig and “Miyagus.” In fine condition, with a few light creases, and light impressions and show-through from postal marks on reverse.

The 1960 postmark dates this message to Steinbeck’s famed ‘Travels with Charley’—the road trip he took with his French standard poodle Charley across the United States as part of a travelogue and to fulfill his desire to see the country on a personal level. It was on this journey that Steinbeck did indeed “learn something” as noted here…a discovery that the ‘new America’ of 1960 did not live up to his expectations. While in the South—specifically New Orleans—Steinbeck encountered racism was not only towards blacks, but also toward Jews. His conclusion at the time was that Southerners—black and white alike—would retain a fear of change despite the best efforts of reformers. An interesting first-hand account during his famous journey.

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

First Edition of Steinbeck’s first commercial success—Tortilla Flat!

626. John Steinbeck.

Signed book: Tortilla Flat. First edition. NY: Covici Friede, 1935.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8, 316 pages. Boldly signed in fountain pen on the first free end page, “John Steinbeck.” Light foxing and a light block of toning to the signed page, small tear to the first free end page, fragile and nearly complete splitting of the front and back boards along the hinges, foxing to the pages and end paper, and moderate soiling to the boards heavier to the spine, otherwise very good condition. The dustjacket is an 8th printing that rates fair with moderate soiling, the dustjacket spine missing, edge chipping, and clipped corners. Despite the flaws, Steinbeck’s signature remains bold and unaffected. Stored in a custom-made slipcase, this is a most desirable signed first edition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Steinbeck signature along with a rare first Canadian edition of his iconic Grapes of Wrath 627. John Steinbeck. Vintage ink signature,

“John Steinbeck,” on an off-white 2.75 x 2 card. In fine condition, with a slightly rusty paperclip impression to top edge. Accompanied by a 1964 TLS from Elizabeth Otis stating, “I am sorry to say that Mr. Steinbeck never does personal autographing. But I am enclosing his autograph. I hope it will help.” Also accompanied by a very scarce hardcover first Canadian edition of The Grapes of Wrath. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

628. Gertrude Stein.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gertrude Stein,” on an off-white 5.25 x 3.75 sheet. In fine condition, with a central vertical crease running through one letter of the signature and an ink notation in the bottom right corner in another hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

629. Irving Stone. Signed book: Anniversary in the House. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1947. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 432 pages. Signed in fountain pen on the second free end page. Pencil notations to signed page, owner’s name written on front pastedown, light wear to covers and spine, and scattered light wear and price clip to dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

631. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Ink signature, “Sincerely yours,

Harriet Beecher Stowe, Feb. 22 1894,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2.75 card.

Nicely double matted with an engraved book portrait of the author to an overall size of 10 x 17. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

“Tom looked up to his master, & answered, ‘Mas’r, if you was sick, or in trouble, or dying, & I could save you, I’d give you my heart’s blood” 630. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Lengthy AQS on an 8 x 5 off-white sheet, dated May 4, 1889. Stowe quotes from Chapter XXII of Uncle Tom’s Cabin. In full: “Tom looked up to his master, & answered, ‘Mas’r, if you was sick, or in trouble, or dying, & I could save you, I’d give you my heart’s blood; & if taking every drop of blood in this poor old body would save your precious soul, I’d give ‘em freely, as the Lord gave his for me.’” Signed at the bottom, “Harriet Beecher Stowe.” Sheet affixed to a 10 x 8.5 off-white heavy stock album page. In fine condition. Handwritten quotes of this length from one of America’s greatest pieces of literature are highly prized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Uncle Tom’s Cabin first appeared as a serial Story in the National Era” 632. Harriet Beecher Stowe. ANS, one page, 4.5 x 5, December 29, 1893. In full: “Uncle Tom’s Cabin first appeared as a serial Story in the National Era a News paper published in Washington D.C. Afterwards it was published in book form by John P. Jewet [sic] of Boston in 1852.” Letter is affixed to the third free end page of Volume I of a first edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which has been rebound. Accompanied by rebound copy of Volume II, as well as a rare first edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or Life Among the Lowly,

by Harriet Beecher Stowe, 322 pages, 4.5 x 7.5. Boston: John P. Jewett & Company, 1852. Hobart & Robbins imprint on copyright pages. Bound in original embossed and gilt decorated brown cloth covers and spine. In very good condition, with toning and trimmed top edge to letter. Books rate overall very good with partially detached front cover of Volume I, which was professionally reattached and held in place with archival tape. A superlative first-hand account of the humble beginnings of a legendary American classic. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Thurber plans to honor the doctor who was part of JFK’s inspiration for the Peace Corps

633. James Thurber. TLS, one

page, 8 x 10.5, May 5, 1960. Letter to Spyros Skouras at Committee Headquarters. In full: “I shall be glad to become a member of your Committee in honor of the great Dr. Tom Dooley, and I appreciate your asking me to join it.” Some scattered light edge soiling, and creasing and wrinkling to bottom portion, otherwise fine condition.

Dooley became famous for his humanitarian activities in South East Asia during the late 1950s until his early death from cancer.

He would author three popular, inspirational books that described his humanitarian activities. Dooley’s legacy continues through the work of the Dooley Foundation-Intermed International. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

635. Joseph M. W. Turner.

English painter (1775–1851) considered the best landscape painter of the 19th century. Third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, no date.

Letter reads, in full: “Mr. Turner presents his compliments to Miss Rushart and to state that the Liber Studiorum consists of 14 No’s. Five subjects in each. Price 14 pounds + 14.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creasing and toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

634. Jules Verne. French writer (1828–1905) whose classic novels, including A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, helped lay the foundations for the science fiction genre. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.5, October 28, 1876. Letter to Monsieur Derizam. In full (translated): “I send hereby the letter you asked for and I thank you for the very kind things you told me.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, and some scattered light toning and soiling.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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636. Andy Warhol. Signed book:

America. NY: Harper and Row. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 224 pages.

Signed vertically in black felt tip on the front cover. In fine condition, with a few trivial cover creases and light handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

637. Andy Warhol. Two different

639. H. G. Wells. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Ruth Cowan, my gratitude & devotion, H. G. Wells, 11-11-40,” on an off-white 4.5 x 5.75 album page.

Wells also adds a small sketch of two feet, with the heel of the left foot colored in another pen, adding the word “Achilles.” In fine condition, with very light surface creasing, and a uniform shade of toning, with heavier areas along the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200) 640. Eudora Welty.

color 4 x 6 postcards, one featuring an image of Elizabeth Taylor, signed in black felt tip in the bottom border, and another featuring flowers, also signed in black felt tip on the bottom border. Moderate haloing to the signature on the Taylor postcard, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

638. Robert Penn Warren. Two hardcover books: World Enough and Time, Kentucky Edition, signed on the limitations page; and A Place to Come To (with dustjacket), signed on the first free end page.

In fine condition, with a couple notations and toning to opening pages and light wear to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Thoughtful 6 x 4 postcard photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Eudora Welty.” In fine condition, with a few trivial creases and some surface marks. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

641. Rudolph Wendelin. Original signed pencil and watercolor full-length sketch of Smokey Bear on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet, signed in black felt tip, “Help prevent forest wildfires! Smokey & Rudolph Wendelin.” In fine condition, with some mild haloing around signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

642. Benjamin West. Dis-

tinguished Anglo-American artist (1738–1820) best known for his large-scale paintings of historical scenes. Selfcontained ANS, one page, 7.25 x 2.5, December 3, 1817.

Final portion of a longer letter reads, in full: “My respectful compliments to your sisters—and yourself be assured, that I am yours with sincerity.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds and some scattered mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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“I am sure that, till we throw somebody to the wolves, confidence & money will never return” 643. Edith Wharton. ALS signed “E. Wharton,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6, personal letterhead, February 8. Letter to Mrs. Updyke. In full: “I am very glad to hear that you like the last pages of my book, & if you ever try the first I hope they will not counteract the good impression I have been so fortunate as to produce. It was kind of you to write, for I know how busy you have been of late on behalf of the S.P.C.A.—I hope something definite will happen there soon, for I am sure that, till we throw somebody to the wolves, confidence & money will never return to the Society.” In fine condition.

Wharton’s letters are decidedly scarce (this is only the fourth we have ever had), and its pointed content makes it all the more desirable. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceptionally rare and pristine signature from the father of free verse 644. Walt Whitman. Large, bold, and visually impressive ink signature, “Walt Whitman, Ocean Grove, NJ, Oct. 8 ‘83,” on an off-white 6 x 3.5 album page. In fine condition, with uniform shade of toning and light spots of soiling.

Whitman made his way to Ocean Grove in September of 1883 to see his friend and fellow writer, John Burroughs; Whitman arrived right as Burroughs had finished reading Darwin’s Origin of Species, and a meeting of the minds concerning evolution and Darwinian theory commenced, greatly affecting both men. These discussions were certainly on Whitman’s mind as he peered out to the open sea and wrote his famous poem, ‘With Husky-Haughty Lips, O Sea!’ A stunning example, we scarcely see a Whitman signature of such stature and clarity. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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646. Herman Wouk.

Tw o o n e page TLSs: a letter dated February 18, 1953, to Louis Untermeyer, reads, in part: “Someday I must put on smoked glasses and a long false beard and sneak into one of your lectures. I would probably learn something, so long as you didn’t know I was there…It is very nice to know that you would like to reprint the chapter ‘A Man Among Men,’ from ‘The City Boy”; the second letter, dated December 6, 1960, also to Untermeyer, sends an invitation for a visit, “If you ever feel a yen for Caribbean sunshine and take a trip to the West Indies, don’t forget I live on this bizarre rock.” In very good condition, with scattered toning to first letter and trimmed edges to second letter. Accompanied by one of the original mailing envelopes and a carbon of a 1960 letter sent to Wouk. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

647. David Wroblewski. Signed book:

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. First edition, first printing. NY: Harper Collins, 2008. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.25, 566 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink, “Dave Wroblewski, Thanks for attending Edgar’s first reading ever! June 4, 2008.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The author of J’Accuse! expresses confidence “in your loyalty to pay me the sums due me as royalties” for his two plays 649. Emile Zola.

Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 open letter, ‘J’Accuse!,’ which exposed the antiSemitism of the French press and government in the infamous Dreyfus Affair. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, January 25, 1892. Letter to an unidentified colleague.

In full (translated): “I’m glad to authorize you to translate into German, to publish, and to have produced my two plays: les Heritiers Rabourdin and le Bouton de rose. And I have confidence in your loyalty to pay me the sums due me as royalties.” Central horizontal and vertical folds and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Zola refers to art as “Fragments of nature seen through a temperament”

650. Emile Zola.

648. Jamie Wyeth. Postcard print, 7 x 5, featuring a portrait

of John F. Kennedy with his chin in hand, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Jamie Wyeth.” In fine condition, with a few scattered creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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AQS, in French, signed “Emile Zola,” on an offwhite 5.25 x 8 sheet.

Zola writes: “Une oeuvre d’art est un coin de la creation vu a travers un temperament,” which translates to “Fragments of nature seen through a temperament.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, lightly affecting first letter of signature, and scattered light toning or soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

comic art & animation 651. Mel Blanc. Color 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Blanc surrounded by his animated pals, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “Eh–what’s up, Mike? ‘Bugs Bunny & Gang’, 4-3-84.” In fine condition, with a trivial corner crease. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 654. Cartoonists. Twenty-seven items: twenty-three FDCs each signed in ink by a different cartoonist, some adding a quick sketch.

Signers are Brian Augusten/Paul Fricke, Ruth Barnes, Fritz Behrendt, Jim Berry, Phil Bissell, Henry Boltinoff, Vic Cantone, Ed Colley, Jerry Fearing, Tom Forman, Phil Frank, Ed Koren, Graham Nolan, Bill Holbrook, Jared Lee, Gene Machamer, Gail Machlis, Ted Rall, John Shevchik, Bob Zahn, and three others; and four signatures on various size cards and one postcard. Signers are Charles Brooks, Will Elder, Bud Fisher, and James Kemsley. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 652. Cartoon Art. Four original ink and felt tip sketches, ranging in size from 4 x 6 to 8 x 10, each signed in ink or felt by the respective artist. Signers are: Dick Moores, Bud Blake, Ted Key, and Mort Walker.

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

655. Art Clokey. Indi-

vidual felt tip sketches of Gumby and Pokey on individual off-white 10.5 x 7 cards, each signed by Clokey and dated May 14, 1993. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

656. Disney.

653. Cartoonists. Sixty original and printed ink, felt tip, or pencil

sketches by different cartoonists and actors on various cards ranging in size from 3 x 5 to 5 x 8.5. Signers include: Robb Armstrong, Gary Burghoff (self-portrait), Mel Casson, George Crenshaw, Greg Evans, Pete Hansen, Nicole Hollander (Sylvia), Bill Holbrook (On the Fastrack), Graham Hunter, Gary Kopervas, Jack Lindstrom, Mike Marland (R.F.D.), John McPherson, Lincoln Peirce, John Prentice (Rip Kirby), Ted Rall, Art Sansom (Born Loser), Virginia and George Smith, George Takei (self-portrait), Jim Toomey, Morrie Turner (Wee Pals), Tom Wilson (Ziggy). Accompanied by nine printed comic scenes.

Signers include Jim Borgman, Jeff Pickering, Don Trachte (Henry), and Dean Young (Blondie). Nearly all are inscribed. In overall very good to fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Signed book: Dumbo. Later printing. Walt Disney Productions, 1941. Softcover, 10 x 9.

Signed inside by several Disney animators and artists. Signers include: Bill Keil, Walt Stanchfield (adding a sketch), Bee Tomango, Don Hillary, Tony Rizzo, Dick Lucas (adding a sketch), Art Stevens, Nick Nichols, Ted Robinson, Clint McCauley, and Dale Barnhart. Several others have signed only with their first name. The item was a farewell present to a co-worker with many sentiments wishing him good luck. Scattered wrinkling and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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657. Disney Animators. Signed book: Treasures of Disney Animation Art. NY: Artabras, 1982.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 15.25 x 12, 319 pages.

Signed on the half-title page and various internal pages by Ed Benedict, Shamus Culhane, Clair Weeks (twice), Adriana Caselotti (voice of Snow White), Marc Davis (three times), Maurice Noble (twice), Preston Blair, Eyvind Earle, Bill Peet, and Ward Kimball. Very subtle rippling and toning to edges of a few pages, otherwise fine, clean condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

659. Walt D i s n e y.

Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “To Jack, with my best wishes, Walt Disney,” on a beige 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with some light edge wear and a few light bends. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Rare and unusual example of Disney in cursive The great animator transfers his insurance policy “unto Walt Disney productions” 658. Walt Disney. Notarized DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,”

one page, 8.5 x 11, April 5, 1940. Disney transfers all rights, title, and interest of his insurance policy from Manufacturer’s Life “unto Walt Disney productions…and all benefit and advantage to be derived therefrom.” Signed by Disney as well as his wife Lillian. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning and a light paperclip mark to top edge.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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660. Walt Disney.

Uncommon vintage cursive fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Francis Peek, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” on a light gray 5.25 x sheet of Grosvenor House stationery. In fine condition, with a bit of light toning and soiling to top corners.

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

(MB $200)

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Disney, Hitchcock, Heifitz, and Fleming sail on the Queen Elizabeth

661. Walt Disney. Signed book: The Queen Elizabeth. Later printing. London: Winchester

Publications, 1947. Hardcover, 9.5 x 11.25, 148 pages. Signed in various ink on the reverse of the first free end page, half-title page, index introduction page, and last free end page by 65 celebrities, dignitaries, and crew members, between 1948 and 1949. Notable signers include: Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock (adding a small profile self-portrait), Greer Garson, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosalind Russell, Jascha Heifetz, Anna Neagle, Brian Aherne, Michael Wilding, Janet Gaynor, Gregory Peck, Charles Boyer, Alexander Fleming, Thomas Beecham, Kathleen Ferrier, and some of the ship’s crew. Several signers have also inscribed to Jean, some wishing her a happy birthday. In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light soiling to signed pages, some scattered light wear to covers and slightly-loose spine, and a small edge tear to the last page of the book. The original owner of this book (”Jean”) was most likely a well-to-do passenger who took multiple trips from late 1948 to the end of 1949, collecting the signatures of celebrities and crew members along the way. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The most important copy of Disney’s Snow White in existence… and how it helped save a man’s life!

663. Walt Disney. Signed book: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1937. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.5 x 13, 79 pages. Boldly signed in fountain pen on the title page “Walt Disney.” That page, the first free end page, and the last free end page are also signed in ink by 51 of the 64 people officially credited on the movie, and includes six of the nine men later referred to

by Disney as the ‘nine old men’ Les Clark, Milt Kahl, Ward Kimball, Eric Lawson, Woolie Reitherman and Frank Thomas. In addition, it includes character designers Albert Hurter and Joe Grant, art directors Charles Phillippi, Terrell Stapp, McLaren Stewart, Harold Miles, Gustav Tenggren, Ken Anderson, Kendall O’Connor, and Hazel Sewell and supervising animators Ham Luske and Vladimir Tytla. Other signers include Joshua Meados, Ben Sharpsteen, Otto Englander, Dick Rickard, Grim Natwick, Fred Spencer, Bill Roberts, Robert Stokes, Wilfred Jackson, Art Babbitt, Al Engsten, Dick Lundy, Webb Smith, Ted Sears, Larry Morey, Marvin Woodward, R. B. Martsch, Leigh Harline, Maurice Noble, Stan Quackenbush, Merle L. Cox, Samuel Armstrong, Claude Coats, and George Rowley. Light wrinkling to the paper on the front cover, edge wear, corner dings, and some faint toning to the pages, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a 1938 RKO Radio Pictures International Convention program and menu, as well as a typed letter from the European general manager of RKO Radio Films International, Ltd. to Otto Sonnenfeld, RKO distributor for Czechoslovakia, that reads in part, “We, who have our headquarters in Paris, welcome you and are sincerely grateful that RKO Radio’s first International Sales Convention abroad permits us to be your host. Needless to say ‘Paris is yours’ and we are desirous of making your visit as pleasant as possible.”

The idea to bring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—the first fulllength cel-animated feature film in motion picture history—to the big screen began in 1934, when Disney assembled a group of animators and unveiled his ideas. Nearly 750 artists were employed throughout the creative process, many of the best people in the genre, resulting in the first animated feature in color and the first in a long line of Disney animated classics. The film premiered on December 21, 1937 at the Cathay Circle Theater in Hollywood. At the end of the showing, the audience—packed with celebrities—rose to its feet and cheered.

As a promotion for the 1938 RKO Radio Pictures International Convention, Disney had copies of the book Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, published by Harper and Brothers in 1937, brought to the his studios, where he and 51 of the principal creators of the film signed them as gifts for the prospective distributors. Disney signed boldly at the bottom of the title page and instructed the animators to sign on

the title page and on the front flyleaf, with this example one of only three still known to exist.

Amazingly, this convention...and Snow White...can also be credited with saving the life of Sonnenfeld, who was Jewish! When he returned to Nazi-dominated Czechoslovakia, the distribution contract he secured for Snow White allowed him to leave his homeland and gain entry to British-controlled Palestine with a document known as a capitalist certificate, recognizing him as the RKO Pictures distributor for Palestine. In later years, Sonnenfeld and his wife credited the RKO convention and the success of Snow White with saving their lives. It is believed that most of the special copies of this book that were shipped to Paris never left Europe and were destroyed during World War II. A remarkably rare collection, not only for the prominent signatures and paperwork, but for the role these items played in saving a human life from Nazi tyranny! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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A strong Disney signature graces an interpretation of his Fantasia 664. Walt Disney. Signed book: Ave Maria: An Interpretation from Walt Disney’s ‘Fantasia.’ First edition. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.5 x 10.5. Boldly signed in fountain pen opposite the title page “Walt Disney” and signed and inscribed by lyricist Rachel Field. The page also bears two gift presentation signatures.

In fine condition, with a bit of edge toning to the pages, corner bumps, and light wear to the dustjacket. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

666. Gerry Dvorak. Sports artist and animator (1914–1999) who

was an animator at Hanna-Barbera, and also created the artwork for the 1952 Bowman card set. Ten glossy ‘USA Gal Starrs’ cards from 1993, each signed on the front in black felt tip “Gerry Dvorak.”

In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a small glossy photo of the set signed by Dvorak, a brief note written on a photocopied article, an unsigned business card, and the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

667. Will Eisner.

665. Walt Disney. Original 15.75 x 15 mat signed and inscribed in artist pencil, “To Curtis—Best Wishes of Walt Disney.” The mat is displayed with a modern-era color print of Mickey Mouse and Pluto and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 15.75. Uniform toning, some fading of the signature and sentiment, and mild to moderate soiling and staining affecting the signature, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Original signed and inscribed ink and watercolor sketch of The Spirit on an off-white 8 x 10 heavy card, signed and inscribed, “To Langley High and its great students from Will Eisner 1994.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

668. Stan Goldberg. Original hand-

inked multi-panel Jughead with Archie comic #145, dated 5/4/07 and entitled, ‘Tree, Fortified,’ on six off-white 11 x 17 pieces of artist cardstock. The strip depicts Jughead and Archie buying a Christmas tree. Signed in black ink on the bottom of the first panel, “Stan Goldberg.” A creased corner from the comic title paper, very light creasing and spots of soiling, a small tack hole through the top left corners, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

669. Matt Groening. Original pencil animation drawing of Homer Simpson and Mr. Burns, entitled ‘Cart Stops,’ on a 12.5 x 10.5 offwhite animation sheet, signed in pencil, “Matt Groening.” In fine condition, with light, scattered surface impressions and the usual animator’s markings, holes, and notations. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

670. Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera. Color glossy 8 x 10

photo of the Flintstones and the Rubbles, signed in black felt tip

by Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera.

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

671. Bill Hanna.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Fred Flintstone on an off-white First Day Cover, signed, “Bill Hanna.” In fine condition, with trivial brushing to the sketch. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

672. Bill Justice.

Three original signed and inscribed pencil sketches on individual FDCs. Justice has sketched Goofy, Brer Bear, and Chip and Dale, inscribing each to a different recipient. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

673. Hank Ketcham.

Original signed felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed, “Hooray for Dennis! Hank Ketchum.”

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

674. Walter Lantz.

Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed “To Calvin, Walter Lantz 1993.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Dynamic oversized original sketch of “the most important Coyote and Road–Runner of the Twentieth Century” 675. Chuck Jones. Original signed and inscribed pencil sketch of the

Road Runner being chased by Wile E. Coyote wielding a knife and fork on an off-white 14 x 11 heavy card, signed and inscribed “Drawn especially for the Benjamin Fairless Intermediate School Museum—from the most important Coyote and Road–Runner of the Twentieth Century and Chuck Jones - June 1988.” In fine condition. A fantastic oversized one-of-a-kind drawing featuring two seldom-seen, but nonetheless, highly desirable characters. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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679. Charles Schulz.

Printed signed ink sketch of Snoopy holding a distraught Woodstock on an off-white 6.5 x 7 sheet, signed in black felt tip “Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with some light creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

An original Woody Woodpecker 676. Walter Lantz. Original signed ink and felt tip sketch of Woody Woodpecker on a yellow 5.75 x 9 sheet signed “Walter Lantz 1986.” In fine condition with faint show-through of the original pencil sketch. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

677. Stan Lee. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of an elated Lee in front of a life-size Spider Man figure, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

680. Charles Schulz. Newspaper clipping, 7 x 7, from the October

18, 1992 issue of the Times Record showing Schulz at an exhibit of his work, signed in black felt tip “Best wishes—Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with some light creasing, uniform toning, and a central vertical fold. Accompanied the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

678. Charles Schulz. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in red felt tip “ Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.”

In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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682. Charles Schulz. Original proof page of a Peanuts daily comic

strip, 8 x 2.5, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip at the top border “For Bob—Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition with show-through at the ends from two small squares of adhesive residue on the reverse.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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684. Charles Schulz. Signed book: I Never Promised You an Apple Orchard: The Collected Writings of Snoopy. NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.5 x 8.25. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the half-title page “For Susan—Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition, with some bumps to the head and heel of the spine and corner bumps, and scattered creasing to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

686. Charles Schulz. Signed book: Happiness is a Warm Puppy. San Francisco: Determined Productions, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 6. Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the first free end page, “To Steve—Charles M. Schulz” adding a full-length sketch of Snoopy dancing. In fine condition, with creasing, soiling, and separations of the insi6de flap from the dustjacket, with nothing affecting the signature or sketch. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Schulz pulls no punches with Li’l Abner cartoonist Al Capp: “I have seen proofs of three of the Sunday pages, and, if you will pardon my frankness, find them not very funny” 685. Charles Schulz. TLS signed “Charlie,” one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 27,

1968. A letter to fellow cartoonist Al Capp. In part: “I was actually quite surprised to hear what you were planning to do. Since then I have seen proofs of three of the Sunday pages, and, if you will pardon my frankness, find them not very funny. Naturally, I am flattered that you should think the whole Peanuts thing is worthy of your attention, but I sometimes wonder just how much newspaper readers are interested in this sort of thing.” This letter is accompanied by an unsigned letter to Schulz from Al Capp, dated September 11, 1968, which reads, in part: “A lot of people have noticed an atmosphere of bitterness in ‘Li’l Abner’ lately and the theory is that I have become rich, reactionary and senile. All that is true of course…

What really embittered me was that I couldn’t find a way of giving ‘Peanuts’ the Fosdick treatment. You have long since achieved the love that deserves a massacre by Al Capp. But—you will note a change in ‘Li’l Abner’ soon. Its gay!! Its lighthearted! And all because I did find a way to do you in, starting Sunday, October 13.” Accompanied, as well, by a copy of Schulz’s letter and a copy of a Capp letter to his syndicate. In fine condition, with scattered light creasing, a paper clip impression and staple holes to the upper left, and an office stamp. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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690. Charles Schulz.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of four Peanuts characters, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light staining and surface impressions.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Sketching his Pulitzer Prize–winning Maus 688. Art Spiegelman. Comic artist and winner of the

Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for his masterful Holocaust narrative Maus, which was followed by Maus II. Original signed and inscribed ink sketch of his Pulitzer Prize–winning Maus on a fluorescent green 4.25 x 5.5 sheet, signed and inscribed, “For Emil Dern, with warm regards, Art Spiegelman.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

689. Charles Schulz. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Charlie Brown,

Snoopy, and Woodstock trimming a Christmas tree, signed in black felt tip, “Best wishes, Charles M. Schulz.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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691. William Steig. Three items: ALS on an off-white lightly-lined

sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper. To admirer Reverend Ward. In full: “Thank you for your precious letter. I’m very pleased to have given you so much pleasure that you had to leave the library. Cartoons are sometimes accused of being cruel. I don’t feel it in myself & I guess that if I can make a clergyman laugh, my work can’t be too unholy”; two hardcover books: About People, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page, “For William Ward, William Steig”; and Persistent Faces, signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the the first free end page, “For William Ward, William Steig.” In good to very good condition, with heavy wear to About People, with almost total separation from the hinge and uniform paper loss to the spine, paper loss to the spine and corners of Persistent Faces, and uniform toning to the pages. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

692. Garry Trudeau. Signed book: Flashbacks. Limited edition first edition of 2000 copies (this being No. 1104). Connecticut: Easton Press, 1995. Hardcover, 11 x 8.75, 331 pages. Signed on the limitations page in blue ink, “G. B. Trudeau.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Such unworthy counterfeits severely prejudice my honor, since music lovers would have reason to judge my compositions quite negatively” 693. Vincenzo Bellini. Italian composer (1801–1835). An organist’s son, he was sent by a Sicilian nobleman to the Conservatorio of Naples.

Il Pirata carried his name beyond Italy, but is best known for La Sonnambula and Norma. He influenced several later operatic composers, including Wagner. Printed circular letter in Italian, signed “V. Bellini,” one page, 8.25 x 10, 1831. The text reads, in full (translated): “If with my musical compositions I have ever earned any degree of esteem from you, I dare to make a request of you. It has become known to me that a theatrical correspondent has had my opera LA SONNAMBULA [The Sleepwalker] orchestrated by some self-proclaimed composers, passing it off as a copy of the opera that I composed for Teatro Carcano in Milan last Carnival. This forgery could only have been carried out on the basis of the arrangement of my mentioned opera printed for SOLO PIANOFORTE by Ricordi, a music publisher in Milan, since the same publisher has as of yet refrained from publishing the arrangements for voice of the overture, the first finale, the quartet from Act 2, and the choruses, from which it can be inferred what sort of work this must be.

As such unworthy counterfeits severely prejudice my honor, since music lovers would have reason to judge my compositions quite negatively on their basis, and as my untiring efforts have no other intention than to conserve and increase that fame that the public’s kindness has wished to bestow on my musical works, so I warmly beg you not to seek to acquire such forged scores and indeed to reject the offer with the disdain that those who practice such a vile trade deserve. In addition to thereby doing me a favor, for which I will always bear you the liveliest gratitude, you will also protect your own interests, because if these counterfeits are used, on grounds of apparent economy, instead of the true copies, an opera that elsewhere received the public’s applause would perhaps find scant success. The true copies that conform to my

694. Hector Berlioz. Influential French composer (1803–1869) of such repertory staples as the programmatic ‘Symphonie fantastique,’ the opera ‘Les Troyens,’ and the colorful ‘travelogue in tones’ Harold in Italy. ALS in French, signed “H. Berlioz,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter to Mr. Henri, an employee of the firm of the famous music publisher Schlesinger, asking him to send the package with the printed programmes of his concert (that he forgot to give to Mr. Maurice). Berlioz needs these programs to distribute them today to the guests at the house of Mr. Erard, (the famous piano-maker).

In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered toning and soiling, and light creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

original in the possession of the mentioned publisher Ricordi will be signed either with my signature or with that of Ricordi himself.

If I receive from you this courtesy and regard for my reputation as a composer, you may be assured that I will keep it in memory always and that on every occasion, I will know how to provide you with the most evident proofs of my gratitude.” In very good to fine condition, with a central vertical fold, scattered light creases and wrinkles, scattered toning, several passages underlined in red pencil, and mounting remnant along bottom edge.

The 19th century music industry was rife with unscrupulous publishers and counterfeit examples of various compositions, an issue confronted here by Bellini. “As such unworthy counterfeits severely prejudice my honor, since music lovers would have reason to judge my compositions quite negatively on their basis,” he proclaims in his own defense via this circular. Among those works that fell victim to such tactics was ‘The Sleepwalker,’ with “some self-proclaimed composers, passing it off as a copy of the opera that I composed.” Besides the unethical implications, such undertakings also had financial implications as publishers such as Ricordi were less willing to spend funds on authentic scores when a plethora of pirated works were readily available throughout Europe. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

696. Alexander Brailowsky. Ukrainian French pianist (18961976) who rose to fame in the 1920s and 1930s as a concert pianist, specializing in the works of Frederic Chopin. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Stanley Lewis Portnow, in remembrance of A. Brailowsky, November 1943.” Light surface creasing and dings, and horizontal creases running through the facial area, but not affecting the signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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699. Enrico Caruso.

697. Charles Wakefield Cadman. Composer (1881-1946) of

operas on Indian themes, choral works, and hundreds of songs.

Handwritten and signed musical manuscript, in pencil, four pages on two adjoining 10.5 x 13.25 sheets of musically-lined paper. Headed at the top “One Day I Sang a Little Song, Charles Wakefield Cadman,” adding “The Original,” in the upper right. Cadman pens 48 bars of music and lyrics to the song. In good to very good condition, with partial separation along ventral horizontal fold, scattered toning, soiling, and damp staining, and mild overall creasing and wrinkling. A rare and lengthy look at a work in progress. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

LS, one page, lightlylined, 5.75 x 9, Hotel Savoy letterhead, no date.

Letter to an unidentified woman. In full: “I have bought the cup & saucer today as requested, & it will be forwarded to you today by the people I ordered it from.” Horizontal mailing fold through tops of a couple letters of signature, scattered light toning and foxing, and a small pencil notation to lower right, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

The famed tenor includes four tickets for ‘Martha’ 700. Enrico Caruso. ALS,

Uncommon and bold image of a young Caruso

698. Enrico Caruso. Vintage 3.75 x 5 cardstock portrait of Caruso near the start of his career, signed in black ink “Enrico Caruso, New York 1906.” In very good condition, with bends and creases passing through his face, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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one page, 8 x 10.5, Hotel Knickerbocker letterhead, no date. Letter to Doctor [Horowitz]. In full: “Enclosed I return you the Rubinstein Club tickets which I cannot attend owing to a previous engagement, I thank you for same & wish you would thank the President Mrs Chapman for same. I also enclose you two Seats for you & two for Miss Tiffany for ‘Martha’ Friday evening with my compliments.” Notation on reverse in an unknown hand reads, “2 Orch Dr. and Mrs. Horowitz 2 Balcony for Miss Tiffany.” In very good condition, with a few partial separations along intersecting folds, toning to page, heavier to upper portion, some mild mirroring of unknown type to bottom, and mounting remnants to reverse. Caruso is not common in handwritten letters, particularly mentioning any of his works. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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705. Vincent d’Indy.

French composer and teacher (1851–1931) best known for his ‘Symphony on a French Mountain Air.’ AMQS on an off-white 3 x 2 clipped slip. D’Indy pens three bars of music from his opera ‘Fervaal,’ signing underneath, “Vincent d’Indy.” In very good to fine condition, with mild toning and soiling, small chip to right edge, and a few mild spots. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

701. Pablo Casals. TLS in French, one

page, 5.25 x 8.25, February 25, 1955.

Untranslated letter to Madame Chatelet.

In fine condition, with light surface marks and a central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

702. Pablo Casals. AMQS, signed “Pablo Casals,” on the cover of a Pablo Casals Master Class program from the University of California in 1960, 5.75 x 8.25. Casals pens two bars of an unidentified work in 3/4 time. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

703. Gustave Charpentier. He founded a free school of music for the poor, the Conservatoire Populaire de Mimi Pinson, wrote dramatic and choral works, and composed both the music and libretti for the operas Louise and Julien. Vintage 7 x 9 photo of the composer printed on a book page, signed and inscribed in French, “a Monsieur Mante, En souvenier of la Premiere Representatione of Louise a Bordeaux, Gustave Charpentier, 1901.” Rough edges, a uniform shade of toning, and light, scattered light creasing and foxing, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 704. Georges Enesco. Eminent

Romanian-born violinist and composer (1881–1955). Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 8.75 Lipnizki portrait of a pensive Enesco, signed in fountain pen “Georges Enesco 1938.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 13.75. In fine condition, with a few creases, horizontal crazing along the top of the image, and a few bends. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

706. Benjamino Gigli.

Legendary Italian tenor (1890–1957) who takes a place among the most revered operatic artists of all time. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Gigli, payable to Rosina Viselli for $65.00, November 30, 1931. A central vertical fold through first letter of signature, a bit of light toning, and cancellation stamp and holes lightly affecting beginning of signature, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

“Some of the treatments and examinations are horribly painful, so I will be glad when they are over” 707. Percy Grainger. Well-

regarded Australian-born pianist, conductor, and composer (1882–1961) best known for his folk settings and colorfully experimental works. ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, January 9, 1960. To his friend, Mr. Heinsheimer. In part: “We are here for a medical & surgical check-up of my condition & will be here 2 weeks longer. Some of the treatments and examinations are horribly painful, so I will be glad when they are over. You will see by the enclosed that we did the Liszt Hungarian Fantasy (arranged for band by me) & the Children’s March at Rivers Falls, Wisconsin & that Newton, New Jersey is doing Lincolnshire Posy & wants to do Children’s March…

We shall…work in White Plains early in February. There was a band convention here (during our stay here) at which the Rochester, Minn. band played Ye Banks and Braes & The University of Minnesota band played Lincolnshire Posy. But I was not well enough to be present. I shall look forward to see you early in February & to asking you a few questions…Please do not trouble to answer this–as I said, I am hoping to see you in February.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and wrinkling, and the end of the signature a shade light.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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712. Jules Massenet. French com-

Scarce calling card from Norway’s most esteemed composer

708. Edvard Grieg. Important Norwegian composer and pianist

(1843–1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ‘Piano Concerto in A minor,’ the incidental music to Peer Gynt, and the ‘Holberg Suite.’ One of Grieg’s personal calling cards, 3.25 x 2, signed on the reverse, “Edvard Grieg 1892.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of mild toning and mounting remnants to front of card. A bold signature from the midst of a very productive time in the composer’s career. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

709. Josef Hoffmann. AMQS on an off-white 4 x 2.5 card. Hoffmann pens a detailed bar from an unidentified work, noting at the top, “Vivace!,” and signing underneath, “Josef Hoffmann, Merion, Pa. 1929.” In fine condition, with small old catalog description affixed to top edge, pencil notation to bottom, and a mild shade of overall toning.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 710. Franz Lehar.

Popular Austrian composer (1870–1948) of ‘light’ classical music, best known for his operetta, ‘The Merry Widow.’

Boldly penned ANS in German, signed “Lehar,” on the correspondence side of a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date. Brief untranslated note on the reverse of a picture postcard from The Merry Widow. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling and a pencil notation to right edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

poser (1842–1912) best known for such operas as ‘Manon,’ ‘Werther,’ and ‘Thais.’ ALS in French, signed “Massenet,” one page, 5.25 x 7, June 26, 1912.

Letter to a gentleman asking for a new appointment to discuss urgently the matter of Mr. Leon Schneider. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light toning.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Massenet’s hand.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

German-born composer (1791– 1864) best known for such operas as Les Hugenots and Robert le diable.

ALS in French, signed “Meyerbeer,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter asking for an appointment with the painter Camille Roqueplan. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling, mainly to the edges, and pencil notation to lower left. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Leoncavallo pens several bars from Roland 711. Ruggero Leoncavallo. Italian composer (1857–1919) best known for his operas, particularly the beloved repertoire staple ‘Pagliacci’ (1892). AMQS signed “R. Leoncavallo,” on the correspondence side of a postcard bearing images of Leoncavallo and Bellini. The composer pens four bars of music and lyrics from Act II of Roland, signing underneath, “R. Leoncavallo, Lisbon 25 marzo 1906.” Postcard also bears a March 27, 1906, postal cancellation. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling and a postage stamp and cancellation to lower left. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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713. Giacomo M e y e r b e e r.

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Robust quote from the iconic ‘La boheme’ 714. Giacomo Puccini. Italian composer (1858–1924) who earned a central place in the operatic pantheon with such repertoire staples

as ‘La Boheme,’ ‘Madama Butterfly,’ and ‘Tosca.’ Large and bold AMQS on an off-white album page. Puccini pens three bars of music from ‘Si Mi Chiamano Mimi,’ from ‘La boheme,’ signed underneath, “Giacomo Puccini, Paris, 1906.” Double matted with a portrait of the composer to an overall size of 20 x 13. In fine condition. A visually stunning example from this all-time classic work. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Rossini quote from a piano waltz Italian composer (1792–1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. AMQS on an off-white 4 x 2.25 card, Rossini pens four intricate measures from a late waltz for piano marked Mo[dera]to, signed and inscribed “A Madlle. Pauline Granville, G. Rossini, Kissingen, le 23 Aout 1856.” Matted to an overall size of 9.5 x 8. A touch of mild soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

717. Jetty Strauss. First wife of Johann Strauss II (1818–1878). ALS in French, signed “Strauss,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead, November 3. Untranslated letter to a gentleman regarding the operettas of Johann.

In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, heavier along left edge and partial separation to hinge. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

716. Arthur Rubinstein.

718. Igor Stravinsky.

715. Gioacchino Rossini. Important

Signed book: My Young Years.

Limited signed first edition of 350 copies (this copy No. 296). NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.5 x 9.5, 478 pages. Signed in black felt tip on the limitation page “Arthur Rubinstein.” In fine condition, with some moderate soiling to the dustjacket, discoloration the spine, and chipping and wear to the slipcase. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Program, 5.75 x 8.75, for the San Francisco Symphony’s February 1966 performance in which Stravinsky was a guest conductor, Signed inside in black ink by Stravinsky under his image. In fine condition, with light overall handling wear, and paper loss to second page. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Wagner sends correspondence during a transitional 1857 “Here I am pestering you again” 719. Richard Wagner. Important German composer (1813–1883) who, by expanding

harmonic, instrumental, and dramatic forces to a previously undreamed-of degree, singlehandedly revolutionized opera and attained status as one of the most influential geniuses in the history of music. ALS in German, signed “Rich. Wagner,” one page, 4 x 5, July 3, 1857. Letter written to “Dearest friend!” In full (translated): “Here I am pestering you again, and this time with the request to accord the enclosed note to the said Philippi, if possible, whether he may be in Frankfurt or elsewhere. And herewith once more the assurance that I am cordially looking forward to your visit!” Triple matted and framed with a portrait of Wagner to an overall size of 19.75 x 15. A vertical fold through a single letter of signature, and evidence of mounting remnants matted out along the edges, otherwise fine condition.

This particular correspondence was written during a decisive year for Wagner. In exile in Zurich and in dire financial straits, he was forced to contend with publishers and patrons growing impatient for results from his massive The Ring of the Nibelung project. An invitation to settle in Rio de Janeiro, coinciding with the commencement of an infatuation with poet Mathilde Wesendonck, inspired him to devote all of his creative energy on his interpretation of Tristan and Isolde. In fact, he would not return to work on Nibelung for more than a decade. Quite an upbeat letter from a decidedly dramatic period in Wagner’s career. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

721. Herbert von Karajan.

A rare quote from Falstaff “Tutto nel monde e burla et”

720. Giuseppe Verdi. Italian composer (1813–1901) who

was one of the most influential figures in the history of opera.

AMQS on an off-white 3.75 x 3 card. Verdi pens two bars of music and lyrics from Falstaff, writing the opera’s name at the top, and adding the lyrics, “Tutto nel monde e burla et.”

Signed at the bottom, “G. Verdi, Giverny, 17 April 1895.” In fine condition, with a uniform shade of light toning, a bit of scattered light soiling, and mounting remnants to reverse.

A scarce and highly-desirable quotation from the maestro’s last opera. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Austrian orchestra and opera conductor (1908-1989) and one of the most renowned conductors in music history. His obituary in The New York Times described him as ‘probably the world’s best-known conductor and one of the most powerful figures in classical music.’

Nice 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light surface impressions and small mounting remnant to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

722. Bruno Walter. German-

born conductor and composer (1876–1962). Vintage matte-finish 4 x 4.75 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen in the lower border in German and dated “New York, Februar 1950.” In fine condition, with scattered light soiling and brushing to lower border, and a couple light fingerprints to image.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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723.

contemporary music

1960s Rock.

Three signed albums, each signed on the front or back covers in ink or felt tip by the respective artist. Signers are: Peter Noone (The Best of Herman’s Hermits), Flo & Eddie (The Association Greatest Hits/The Turtles Greatest Hits), and Mark Lindsay and Paul Revere (Here They Come). In very good to fine condition, with wear and tear along the edges, uniform rubbing to the Herman’s Hermits album, and light ‘rings of wear’ to all albums. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

724. 1970s Soft Rock. Three signed

albums, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by the respective artist. Signers are: James Taylor, Leland Sklar and Danny Kortchmar (One Dog Man), Judy Collins (Whales and Nightingales), and Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley (America’s Greatest Hits). In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and toning, some heavier areas of toning on the America album, and light ‘rings of wear’ on the James Taylor and Joan Collins albums. James Taylor and Joan Collins’ records included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

725.

1980s Rock.

Four items: three signed albums, each signed on the front cover in ink or blue felt tip by the respective artist.

Signers are: Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Steve Smith and Jonathan Cain (Frontiers), Mick Jones, Rick Wills, and Lou Gramm (Agent Provocateur), and Donnie Iris and Mark Avsec (King Cool); and souvenir lyrics to ‘Jump,’ printed on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of Loverboy stationery, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Dean, Mike Reno, and Matt Frenette.

In very good to fine condition, with scattered creasing and surface marks, heavier surface rubbing to the Journey album, label remnants to the top right corner of the Donnie Iris album, and light ‘rings of wear’ to each album. Records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

726. AC/DC. White-

bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Cliff Williams and Angus Young and in silver ink

by Malcolm Young. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

727. Aerosmith: Tyler and Perry. White-bodied

Stedman Pro ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar, airbrushed with black zebra stripes, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip

by Steven Tyler and in black felt tip by Joe Perry. In fine condition.

Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

728. Air Supply. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 Arista Records publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Russell Hitchcock, Graham Russell, Rex Goh, Ralph Cooper, and three others. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and impressions. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

729. Albums. Six items: five signed albums: Desert Moon signed in red ink by Dennis DeYoung, Faithful signed in blue felt tip

by Todd Rundgren, King Cool signed in blue felt tip by Donny Iris, It Is, and Three Sides Live, signed in blue and black felt tip by Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Chester Thompson, and Daryl Stuermer; and Sounds magazine cover from April 17, 1970, signed in blue felt tip

by Ian Anderson. In fine overall condition. The records are included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

730. Gregg Allman.

Two signed albums, The Allman Brothers Band and At Fillmore East, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Gregg Allman. In fine condition, with light surface loss to the left edge of the self-titled album, more moderate paper loss to the left edge and corners of the At Fillmore East album, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to both sides of the latter album. Self-titled record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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731. Trey Anastasio.

736. Bad Company.

Early color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the band armin-arm on stage, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, and Simon Kirke. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Two satinfinish concert photos, one 8 x 10 and the other 10 x 8, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

732. Louis Armstrong. Vintage glossy

8 x 10 photo of Armstrong standing in front of his award-covered mantle, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Sally from Louis Armstrong.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing and surface marks, and light spotting and rubbing to finish.

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

(MB $200)

733. Asia. Unused ebony 10” Remo drum-

head, signed in silver ink by all four original members: Geoff Downes, John Wetton, Steve Howe, and Carl Palmer; with “Sole Survivor!” also added. In fine condition, with light finger print towards the right edge. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

734. B-52s. Unused 13.5” TJ Percussion drum cymbal, signed on the top in blue ink and felt tip by Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, who added “The B-52s,’” and Keith Strickland. In fine condition, with a patch of surface marks near Wilson’s signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

735. Bachman Turner Overdrive. Color glossy 10 x 8 band

photo, signed in blue felt tip by Randy Bachman and C. F. Turner.

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

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737. Pearl Bailey. Terrific mattefinish 7.5 x 9.25 portrait of Bailey from early in her career, signed in-full in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few light creases to background. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

738. Shirley Bassey. Signer best known for James Bond theme songs for Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, and Moonraker. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “Best wishes John, Shirley Bassey.” Some light surface creases and a few noticeable surface impressions, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

739. Bay City Rollers. Glossy

10 x 8 Arista Records publicity photo, signed in blue ballpoint by Eric, Derek, Woody, Alan and Les. In good condition, with moderate surface creasing, impressions, and corner bends, scattered soiling and toning, and a tear along the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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740. Beach Boys. Two items: souvenir picture album, 9 x 12, signed inside in blue felt tip by Brian Wilson; and a 26 x 22.5 color insert poster signed in ballpoint or felt tip on their respective image by Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and Dennis Wilson. The program presents very good condition with moderate creasing, surface impressions, a tiny area of missing paper, and a separation of the front cover near the top of the spine; the poster rates fine condition with intersecting folds and light wrinkling. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

The tragic innovative manager of the Beatles 744. Beatles: Brian Epstein. Famed Bea-

tles discoverer and manager. Scarce vintage ink signature, “Brian Epstein,” on an off-white 3.5 x 1.5 irregularly clipped slip affixed to a 4.75 x 2.75 light blue slip. In fine condition, with a few light wrinkles.

An uncommon signature of the music entrepreneur considered by some to be the ‘fifth Beatle.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

741. Beach Boys. Mini wooden surfboard, 15.5”

long, and painted with a scene of a tropical island and dolphins, signed on silver ink by Al Jardine and Dave Marks, adding “Surfin’ USA, Beach Boys.”

In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

742. Beach Boys. Glossy 8 x

10 Epic Records promotional group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Reclusive Lennon heads to Philly in 1975 to lend a ‘Helping Hand’ 743. Beach Boys: Brian Wilson.

Two signed albums, Endless Summer and California Girls, each signed on the cover in felt tip by Brian Wilson. In fine condition, with light wear and creasing to the lower left corner of California Girls, and light ‘rings of wear’ to both albums. Records are included. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

745. Beatles: John Lennon. Red felt tip

signature “John Lennon” on a white 2.75 x 1.25 slip. Matted with an advertisement for a 1975 WFIL Helping Marathon in Philadelphia and framed to an overall size of 13.25 x 18.75. In fine condition, with small spot of staining to the left of his signature and show-through from musical notes on the reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Parlophone Records card inscribed to the girls responsible for the famously photographed heart pillow in 1963

746.

Beatles. Vintage 5.75 x 3.5 Parlophone Records promotional photo card issued in 1963, signed and inscribed on the reverse in ballpoint “To Kathleen, love from the Beatles. Thanks, a lot, a nice bit of knitting. George Harrison xxx,” “Paul McCartney (’Thank you girl(s)!’),” “Ringo Starr xxx,” and “Ta Luvs, John Lennon XXX.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, expected trivial mild soiling, two small squares of archival paper residue on the image side, and Lennon’s signature and sentiment rather light but readable.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, and a letter of authenticity from the original owner that reads in part, “This is to confirm that the Beatles Parlophone promotional card signed on the reverse by all four Beatles…was autographed for me personally by the group in Liverpool in 1963 as a thank you in response to a heart-shaped present given to them by myself and two of my friends.” Accompanying as well is an unsigned photo of the band holding the aforementioned gift and a Topps trading card that used that image.

This photo, inscribed to one of the girls responsible for the heart, was acquired at The Beatles’ triumphant return to the Empire Theater in Liverpool on March 24, 1963, just two days after the release of their debut album, Please Please Me. McCartney’s inscription, “(‘Thank you girl(s)!’),” was a cute dual-meaning reference to the first single from the album, released just weeks before to critical acclaim from their rabid hometown fans. The direct correlation between these signatures and the famed photo of the Fab Four holding the embroidered heart is paramount; this widely-traveled image made its way onto a 1964 Topps trading card, making this heart perhaps one of the most famed pieces of fan-art the boys from Liverpool ever received. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

Lennon takes some Apple studio time in 1969 to record ‘What’s the New Mary Jane’

747. Beatles: John Lennon. Apple’s London office sign-in sheet, one lined

ledger page, both sides, 8.25 x 11.5, dated November 27 and 28, 1969. Signed

by Lennon in black felt tip at the bottom of the page dated the 27th, “John & Yoko,” adding “1 ocl,” for his sign in time. Sheet is also signed by 34 others on the 27th, and by 33 others on the 28th. Earliest sign-ins are at 8:30, with most of the staff staying all day. Other notable signers include: George Pekham (hired to train as Cutting Room Engineer and assisted with records from the Stones, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin), Jack Oliver (future Apple president), Bill Oakes (Peter Brown’s personal assistant who signed off and logged all Beatles expenses), Derek Taylor (Beatles press officer), Tony Bramwell (Former NEMS employee), Stephen Brendell (studio musician that played on Apple recordings), several secretaries and receptionists, and Nigel Oliver (originally hired as an office boy and later arrested in 2003 for attempting to sell stolen Beatles tapes for $500,000).

Marginal binding holes to one vertical edge, scattered light toning and soiling, very light ‘coffee ring’ to upper portion of Lennon’s signed page, and scribbled signature through portion of “Yoko,” not affecting legibility, otherwise fine condition.

Lennon hit the studio to record ‘What’s the New Mary Jane,’ one of The Beatles’ strangest songs. Having written and originally recorded the song a year earlier, he and Yoko created a new stereo mix November 27, with vocals and sound effects from Yoko and simultaneous vocal and noise overdubs by Lennon, his wife, and various employees who were present in the studio. Although the song was considered for inclusion on ‘White Album,’ it remained unreleased until a 1996 Beatles anthology. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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751. Beatles: Paul McCartney. The Space Within Us concert

DVD, recorded live in 2005, signed on the front of the DVD case cover sleeve in black felt tip. The DVD is included. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

‘Something New’ from Paul McCartney

748. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Something New album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Paul McCartney.” In fine condition, with a few minor scuffs, some edge wear, and circular wear from the vinyl. The record is included. A bold signature on the Beatles’ 1964 release. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

749. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Abbey

Road album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

752. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Ecce Cor

Meum CD signed on the front of the CD in silver ink, “Paul.” In fine condition, with the front cover of the CD case slightly damaged. The CD is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Frank Caiazzo, stating that the “signature was obtained on November 13, 2006, when Paul appeared at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square, New York City for an in-store signing.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

753. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Color satin-finish

10 x 8 photo of Ringo drumming on the beach for the Beatles, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo.” In very fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Choice McCartney acoustic guitar

750. Beatles: Paul McCartney. Natural

wood-finish Epiphone FT-79AN Texan sixstring acoustic guitar signed on the pearloid pickguard in black felt tip. Similar in design to McCartney’s signature ‘Yesterday’ guitar.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo stating, “The signature was obtained in person in 2009.” Instruments signed by any member of the Fab Four are highly desirable. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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The Beatles coveted ‘White Album’ 754. Beatles: Paul McCartney. White Album signed

in black felt tip “Paul McCartney.” Scattered scuffing, soiling, and a ‘ring of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The record is included. A bold McCartney signature on one of the Beatles’ most treasured albums. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Sir Paul and the legendary producer of Beatles ‘65

756. Beatles: Paul McCartney and George Martin. Beatles

‘65 album signed in black felt tip “Paul McCartney” and in blue felt tip “George Martin.” A few bends and creases, some spots of staining along the left side, and paper chipping to the corners, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Perry Cox. A seldom-seen combination of the famed producer and a Beatle. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

McCartney finds his way home to Capitol Records 755. Beatles: Paul McCartney. DS signed “P. McCartney,”

fourteen pages, 8.5 x 11, October 13, 1985. A manufacturing agreement with Capitol Records covering records, tapes, CDs, and other media. Though the document refers to “16 pages,” the missing last two pages appear to have been nonessential riders or appendices.

Expected file and staple holes, a few notations, and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition.

This 1985 document marks McCartney’s return to the label that laid the foundation for The Beatles’ legacy. In 1978, McCartney made his famed break from Capitol Records, opting to join forces with Columbia Records for the 1979 Paul McCartney & Wings last studio release, ‘Back To The Egg.’ His relationship with Capitol Records was lengthy and controversial; when The Beatles were first presented to Capitol Records in the early 1960s by EMI Records, the label exercised their first rights of refusal and famously rejected the Liverpool boys. When Capitol exercised their option again in November of 1963, this time in favor of The Beatles, they cemented their monumental role in ushering in the Beatlemania whirlwind of 1964. In 1968, after a few years of screaming success, The Beatles formed Apple Records, providing a creative outlet for themselves and a handful of other artists. All of the major label competition, including Capitol Records themselves, assumed that Capitol would automatically be granted distribution rights; in the end, Capitol found themselves fighting for those rights alongside all the other majors, eventually winning the distribution race and enabling The Beatles to run their own label. This contract brings McCartney full circle and back into the arms of the label that provided the platform for one of the greatest musical frenzies of all time. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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761. Beatles: The Quarrymen. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the

757. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band: The Anthology…So Far CD booklet signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Ringo 01.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

758. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Color 11.75 x

8.5 handbill for a performance in Russia, signed in red felt tip, “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name, and also signed in felt tip by All Starr Band members Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Simon Kirke, Peter Frampton, and Mark Rivera. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

group, signed in blue and black felt tip by all five members including Len Garry, Rod Davis, Colin Hanton, Pete Shotton, and Eric Griffiths. In fine condition. Nice photo of five original Quarrymen members together. The group at one time also included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison, who eventually went on to become The Beatles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

762. Beatles: The Quarrymen. Color 11 x 17 mini-poster

for their Happy Birthday John 2010 US Tour, signed in black felt tip by Rod Davis and Colin Hanton, and blue felt tip by Len Garry. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

759. Beatles: Ringo Starr. Satin-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Starr decked out in a white pinstripe suit, holding two photos of himself in the same suit, signed vertically in blue ballpoint, “Ringo Starr.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

763. Beatles: Klaus Voormann. Revolver CD signed on the front in black felt tip “Klaus Voorman.” In very fine condition.

The CD is not included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

764. Tony Bennett.

760. Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Satin-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Ringo,” adding a star for his last name. Matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

I Left My Heart in San Francisco album signed on the front in blue felt tip “Tony Bennett.” In fine condition, with a couple of small creases, a little edge wear, and a bit of toning to the back cover.

The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Still a Beatle, Ringo tends to the 1969 business of an Apple Records subsidiary 765.

Beatles: Ringo Starr.

Carbon DS, signed in black ballpoint, “R. Starkey,” one page, 8 x 13, 1969. Python Music Limited resolution announcing a “Change of Secretary.” In full: “It is resolved that Moor House Secretaries Limited be and is hereby appointed Secretary of the Company with effect from December 13, 1968 in the place of Mr. B. F. Burns who submitted his resignation with effect from November 20, 1968.” Signed at the bottom in black ballpoint by Starr and also signed in blue ballpoint by Neil Aspinall. In fine condition, with partially separated horizontal crease along bottom edge, well away from text and signature, a few creases and wrinkles, and a bit of mild toning. Python Music Limited was a music publishing company formed on April 2, 1968. A lesser-seen form of Ringo’s signature. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

766. Chuck Berry.

Two laser-print 11 x 14 publicity photos of Berry and his guitar, signed in black felt tip, “Chuck Berry,” adding a smiley face to both images. In fine condition, with some grainy quality. Accompanied by a color photo taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

768. Big Brother and the Holding Company. Infamous color glossy 8 x 10

photo of the band in bed with a topless Janis Joplin, signed in blue felt tip by Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, Dave Getz, and the recently deceased James Gurley.

In fine condition, with mild fingerprints and light contrast to Getz’s signature.

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

769. Big Brother and the Holding Company. Big Brother

and the Holding Company album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Sam Andrew, Dave Getz, and Peter Albin. In fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

770. Black Country Communion. Color satin-finish 10 x 8 publicity photo of the super group, signed in silver ink by Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, Derek Sherinian, and Joe Bonamassa.

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

771. Eubie Blake. Sheet music from ‘Memories of You’ from Lew Leslie’s Blackbirds of 1930, 9 x 12, four pages, signed on the front cover in black ink. In fine condition, with scattered light creases and handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Early quotation from West Side Story

767. Leonard Bernstein. AMQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card,

the three-note “Maria” quote from West Side Story, written in an uncommon key, signed “Best wishes, Leonard Bernstein, Dec. 1963.” Card is affixed to an identical size card and is matted to an overall size of 12 x 10. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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772. Mike Bloomfield. Highly regarded

American guitarist and composer (1943–1981), a member of the original Butterfield Blues Band; a frequent collaborator with Bob Dylan, he died of a heroin overdose at the age of 37. DS, signed “Michael Bloomfield,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, May 10, 1973. American Federation of Musicians contract between Bloomfield, Mark Naftalin, and the Rivoli Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana for a June 2, 1973, concert. In part: “Wages agreed upon $2,000.00 plus 60% GDR over $6,000.00.” The contract itemizes the equipment to be provided by the promoter including drums, bass, snare, Steinway piano, Fender twin reverb amp, and a Hammond B-3 organ. In fine condition, with soiling, light wrinkling, and a staple at the top left corner. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

773. Blues Brothers: Blue Lou Marini. Off-white 8” tambourine, signed

on the head in blue felt tip, “On a mission from God! Blue Lou Marini.” In fine condition, with lighter areas where the head is thinning. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

774. Blues Legends.

Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of two audience members dancing before a blues band, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by 17 blues greats. Signers are: Bobby Rush, Phillip Walker, Elvin Bishop, Jody Williams of Howlin’ Wolf, Guitar Shorty, Eddy ‘The Chief’ Clearwater, Bobby Parker, Otis Clay, John Mooney, Johnny ‘Yard Dog’ Jones, Chick Willis, Mark Hummel, Memphis Gold, Macavine Hayes, Big Ron Hunter, Big George Jackson, and Felton L. Cruise. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

775. Gary ‘US’ Bonds. Two items:

Standing in the Line of Fire album, signed on the front in black felt tip, “Gary U. S. Bonds”; and handwritten souvenir lyrics to ‘Quarter to Three,’ on an off-white 8.5 x 9.75 trimmed sheet of paper, signed at the conclusion, “Gary U. S. Bonds.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

776. Brooklyn Rock. Color glossy 12 x 18 photo of a Brooklyn Rock show poster, signed in black and blue felt tip by Paul Kantner and Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane, Chris Hillman of The Byrds, and Tom Constanten of Grateful Dead.

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

777. James Brown. James

Brown Sings Out of Sight album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “I feel good, James Brown.”

Three small tack holes to edge of front cover, a few edge creases and dings, and light ‘ring of wear’ to covers, otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

778. The Byrds: Roger McGuinn.

White-bodied Fender Squier ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar signed on the body in black felt tip by McGuinn, adding the lyrics “Turn, Turn, Turn.” In fine condition with some surface marks and residue on the back, not affecting overall presentation.

Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

779. Irving Caesar.

Prominent lyricist and theater composer (1895 -1996) who wrote lyrics for ‘Swanee,’ ‘Tea for Two,’ and ‘Just a Gigolo.’

Eleven selections of sheet music, some complete and some partial, all either 8.5 x 11 or 9 x 12, including ‘Tea for Two,’ and selections from No, No, Nanette, each signed on the cover or first page in felt tip by Caesar. In very good overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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784.

Cheap Trick.

Dream Police album signed in blue felt tip on the front by Rick Nielsen (adding a quick self-caricature sketch), Robin Zander, and Bun E. Carlos and on the back by Tom Petersson. Nielsen has signed again on the back in black felt tip. A touch of subtle wear to front cover, light ‘ring of wear’ to back cover, and a light crease to one corner, otherwise fine condition. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

780. John Cage. Jubilant 4 x 6 postcard close-up photo of Cage, signed in blue ballpoint, “John Cage.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

785. Eric Clapton.

781. Sammy Cahn.

Two items: glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cahn at the piano, signed in felt tip under the typed inscription, “For Anne & Tony, With High Hopes, All the Way! And ‘cahn-tinued’ good things!”; and typed lyrics to the Academy Award-winning song ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ on a 6 x 4 off-white card, inscribed in type to Dana Marsh and signed at the conclusion in black felt tip. In fine condition, with surface creasing and impressions to the photo.

Accompanied by the original sheet music to ‘Three Coins in the Fountain.’ RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

782. Hoagy Carmichael.

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo signed in blue and black ballpoint, “Sincerely, Hoagy Carmichael.” Carmichael switched to black ink for his signature, some light rippling along top edge, a few creases to top corners, and some trivial impressions towards the top edge, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Signed book: Eric Clapton: The Autobiography.

Limited edition, first edition. London: Century, 2007. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x 9.5, 392 pages, signed in black felt tip on the limitations page, #444/1000. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks around the signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

786.

Classic Rock.

Four signed albums, each signed in ink and felt tip by the respective artists. Signers are: Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes, and Steve Howe (Asia), Alan Parsons (Eye in the Sky), Todd Rundgren (Faithful), and Steve Howe and Jon Anderson (Fragile). In overall fine condition, with scattered creasing and wear, heavier areas of wear to the Fragile album, and light ‘rings of wear’ to all albums. Records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Stars of stage, screen, and the gridiron 783. Celebrity Guitar. Cream-colored Premier ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, signed on the body and white pickguard in blue felt tip by 13 celebrities from music, entertainment, and sports. Signers include: Alice Cooper, Dave Osbourne, Cheech Marin, Mickey Jones, Dweezil Zappa, Steve Guttenberg, Neil Lomax, Eric Dickerson, George Gervin, Matthew Lawrence, Jan Stenerud, Hal Linden, and William Devane. In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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787. Leonard Cohen. Sheet

792.

music to ‘Hallelujah,’ on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of off-white cardstock, signed at the top in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Cream: Jack Bruce.

Two pickguards from an electric guitar, each signed in black felt tip “Jack Bruce.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

788. Alice Cooper. Souvenir handwritten lyrics to the chorus of ‘School’s Out,’ written out by cowriter Michael Bruce, on a white 8.5 x 11 sheet of musical manuscript paper, signed at the bottom by both Alice Cooper and Michael Bruce.

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

793. The Crickets. The Best of Buddy Holly album signed on the front cover in blue ink by Joe Mauldin and Jerry Allison. In fine condition, with some scattered light edge creasing. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

794. Miley Cyrus.

Salmon-colored Crescent electric guitar quickly signed on the body in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few dings to body.

Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

789. Alice Cooper.

Cream-colored Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the body in blue felt tip, “Alice Cooper, School’s Out!.” In fine condition. Oversized.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

790. Alice Cooper. Alice Coo-

per Goes to Hell album signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface creases and a light ‘ring of wear’ on the back. The record is not included.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

791. The Cranberries. Color satin-finish 11 x 14 Island Records publicity photo of The Cranberries, signed in blue felt tip by Dolores O’Riordan, Noel Hogan, Michael Hogan, and Fergal Lawler. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

795. The Dictators. Who Will Save Rock & Roll? album signed on the front in felt tip by all four members. In fine condition, with trivial creasing and light ‘ring of wear’ to the front. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

796. Celine Dion.

Pink-bodied Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed in black felt tip on the white pickguard, “Love, Celine Dion.” In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

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801. Tommy Dorsey. Vintage

797. Bo Diddley. The London Bo Diddley Sessions album signed

inside in blue ink “Bo Diddley 1979” (adding something above his name that may be an inscription). Also signed in ink by session musicians Gene Barge, Phil Upchurch, and Eddie Hardin. In fine condition, with faint edge wear and a bit of toning along the spine.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

798. Fats Domino.

Four items: Historia de la Musica Rock; Fats Domino album, signed vertically on the front cover in black felt tip; glossy 8 x 10 photo of Domino performing, signed in black felt tip; and two felt tip signatures on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards. In fine overall condition, with some scattered creases to album cover. The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Dorsey in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Sam, With Best Wishes and Sincere Appreciation, Sincerely, Tommy Dorsey.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface creasing, and mild corner creasing to the bottom left corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

802. Dream Theater. Color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of the band before a sprawling cityscape, signed in silver ink and black felt tip by James LaBrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Mike Portnoy, and Jordan Rudess. In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

799. Fats Domino.

Two different glossy 10 x 8 photos of Fats Domino singing and playing the ivory keys, one color, each signed in black felt tip, “Luck, Fats Domino.” In very fine condition, with a brush to one signature.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

800. The Doors. Alive

She Cried album signed on the front cover in silver ink by Robby Krieger, John Densmore, and Ray Manzarek. In fine condition, with a few edge dings and a light ‘ring of wear’ to cover. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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A youthful Dylan is caught looking

803. Bob Dylan. Glossy 8 x 10 HBO/Cinemax promo-

tional photo for the 1965 documentary, ‘Don’t Look Back,’ signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Contemporary Music

804. The Eagles: Don Henley.

Unused Ambassador-coated Remo 8.5” drumhead, signed in black felt tip

by Henley underneath an airbrushed Eagles logo. In fine condition, with some light soiling and dings, one affecting the beginning of the signature.

PSA/DNA label affixed to the center of the bottom edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

808. Emerson Lake and Palmer. Color satin-finish 10 x 8

photo of printed lyrics to their song ‘I Believe in Father Christmas,’ signed in silver ink by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

809.

Everly Brothers. The Golden Hits of the Everly Brothers album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Phil Everly and in blue felt tip by Don Everly. In fine condition, with scattered light rubbing and wear to covers. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

805. Duke Ellington.

DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, April 1, 1958. Agreement between Tempo Music and Johnny Hodges with Ellington’s company agreeing to publish ‘Dual Highway,’ written by Hodges. Document states Hodges is to receive 100% of the “sums herein payable to the Writer…” Signed at the conclusion by Ellington. In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to top left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

806. Duke Ellington.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Ellington and his orchestra, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Sammy, good luck, Duke & the Gang.” In very good condition, with scattered noticeable creases, mild contrast to the light, but legible signature, and mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

810. Marianne Faithfull. Greatest Hits al-

bum signed on the front in blue felt tip. Surface rubbing, a stray ink mark, and a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front and back, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Ellington’s music company publishes ‘Transblucency’

807. Duke Ellington. Mimeographed DS, signed in ink by El-

lington, four pages, 8.5 x 14, March 6, 1946. Agreement between Lawrence Brown and Ellington’s company Tempo Music, with Tempo agreeing to publish the song ‘Transblucency’ with Brown and Ellington sharing receiving 50% of the royalties. Signed on the last page by Ellington and Brown, and also signed by Daniel James, “DJ.” Uniform toning to all pages, scattered foxing, primarily to first two pages, and torn staples holes to top edges, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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811. Firefall. Glossy 8 x 10 Atlantic Records publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by David Muse, Jock Bartley, Chuck Kirkpatrick, and three others, with one adding an inscription, “Hi Howard.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and a few dings. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

815. Peter Frampton.

Black-bodied BG Guitars Assassin ‘stratocasterstyle’ electric guitar, signed on the body in silver ink. In fine condition.

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

816. Peter Frampton. Frampton Comes Alive! album signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some trivial surface creases and a few scattered areas of paper loss along the edges. The records are included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

812. Ella Fitzgerald.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Best wishes Mathew Rutledge, Sincerely Ella Fitzgerald.” In very good condition, with light skipping to beginning of inscription and end of signature, stray ink flecks next to signature, and scattered creases and surface marks.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

817. Peter Frampton. Black-bodied Lau-

rel ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, bearing Frampton’s name on the body, signed on the black pickguard in silver ink. In fine condition.

Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

813. John Fogerty. Color 26 x 38

818. Aretha Franklin. Who’s

promotional poster for Centerfield, signed vertically in black felt tip.

Rolled and in very good condition, with scattered creases, corner tears, and edge dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Zoomin’ Who? album signed on the front in black felt tip. In fine condition. The record is not included. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

814. Foreigner. Glossy 8 x 10

Atlantic Records publicity photo of the band, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “Howard, Hang in there! We’re with you—Lou Gramm, Foreigner.” Also signed vertically in blue ballpoint by Mick Jones, Dennis Elliott, and Rick Wills. In fine condition, with some bends and creases. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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819 Ira Gershwin. Sheet music to ‘Embraceable You’ from Girl Crazy, 9 x 12, five pages, signed on the front in black felt tip. In very good condition, with toning and soiling to cover, a couple small pencil notations to top, and some light creasing. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

Gershwin offers eight elaborate bars from 1931’s Second Rhapsody 820. George Gershwin. Signed

book: George Gershwin by Isaac Goldberg. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1931. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8, 305 pages. Magnificently signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the reverse of an opening page bearing a printed caricature, “For Robert Garland, A Baltimore boy who made good in the big city. With admiration, George Gershwin. Sept. 29, 1931.”

Remarkably, he has added eight bars from Second Rapsody, adding “Slowly” and “Slow Theme from 2nd Rhapsody.” In fine condition, with Garland stamping his name opposite the signed page and on the title page, and light soiling to the boards and spine (a bit heavier in places). The volume is housed in a very nice archival, museum-quality custom-made blue morocco clamshell box.

Truly a magnificent item, this book combines a wonderful inscription and an impressive lengthy musical quotation from Second Rhapsody—a concert piece for orchestra with piano written Gershwin in 1931. The “Baltimore boy who made good in the big city” praised by Gershwin was a famed New York World-Telegram drama critic originally from Baltimore whose last name...according to one Hollywood legend...was adopted by a young Frances Gumm for her transformation into Judy Garland. Outstanding in every regard! Pre-certified John Reznikoff/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

Vintage 1932 George Gershwin’s Songbook 821. George Gershwin. Signed book: George Gershwin’s Song-

book. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1932. Hardcover, 9.75 x 13, 167 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “William Van Dusen, Every good wish, George Gershwin. Dec. 1932.”

In very good condition with toning, soiling, and some edge staining from past exposure to moisture on the signed page and inside front and back boards, with mild staining and soiling to the front and back covers. The other pages remain largely unaffected. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Uncommon correspondence as Gershwin takes a break from Porgy and Bess 822. George Gershwin. Rare TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.75, personal letterhead, October 6, 1934. Gershwin lauds a young admirer. In full: “Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness in sending me birthday greetings. I very much appreciate it.” A central horizontal and vertical fold barely touching his signature and light uniform toning, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. By the time Gershwin had celebrated his 36th birthday on September 26, the great American composer had completed Rhapsody in Blue and an American in Paris, and would shortly finish Porgy and Bess. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

823. Ira Gershwin.

Ve r y n i c e AQS on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Gershwin pens the lyrics to a verse from the song “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” from Porgie and Bess. In full: “Methus’lah lived nine hundred years, Methus’lah lived nine hundred years, But who calls dat livin’ when no gal’ll give in, To no man what’s nine hundred years.” Signed at the conclusion, “From ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’ (Porgie and Bess), Ira Gershwin,” adding a brief inscription at the top. In fine condition. A superb lengthy musical quotation from a name synonymous with show tunes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

824. Jean Gilbert.

German operetta composer and conductor whose real name was Max Winterfeld. He adopted the name of Jean Gilbert for the production of his first operetta in 1901. AMQS on an off-white 4.5 x 4 clipped sheet. Gilbert pens five bars of music in 3/4 time, signing boldly below, “Jean Gilbert.” In fine condition, with light corner creasing and a uniform shade of mild toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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825. The Grass Roots. Sheet music for ‘Sooner or Later,’ 8.5 x 11, two pages, signed on the first page in blue felt tip by Rob Grill, Rick Coonce, Warren Entner, and signed in black ballpoint by Dennis Provisor.

In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing and two label remnants to lower right of cover. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

826. Grateful Dead: Tom Constanten.

Color 25 x 35.5 poster, signed in blue felt tip by Constanten who has added the first verse to the Grateful Dead song ‘He’s Gone’: “Rat in a drain ditch, caught on a limb, you know better but I know him. Like I told you, what I said, Steal your face right off your head. He’s gone.” Rolled and in fine condition, with light creasing along the edges. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

831. Guns N’ Roses: Slash.

Color 12 x 16 airbrushed painting on canvas, featuring a close-up image of Slash’s face and famed top hat, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some faded areas around the edges. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

827. The Guess Who. Color

glossy 8 x 10 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

828. Guitar Greats. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of a baby blue electric guitar, signed in gold and silver ink by 13 rock guitar greats.

Signers are: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Ric Ocasek of The Cars, Jonny Lang, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Todd Rundgren, Susan Tedeshi-Trucks, John Mayall, Joe Bonamassa, Vernon Reid of Living Colour, Al Di Meola, Paul Gilbert of MR. BIG, and Mike Stern. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

832. Buddy Guy. Glossy 8 x 10

Silvertone Records publicity photo, signed vertically in black felt tip, “Buddy Guy, 2001.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

833. Hall and Oates. Daryl

829. Guns N’ Roses. Wood-finish Sted-

man Pro ‘telecasterstyle’ electric guitar signed on the body in blue felt tip by Slash, Duff, Steven Adler, and Izzy Stradlin and on the white pickguard by Axl Rose. In fine condition, with a couple dings to edges. Accompanied by five photos taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

830. Guns N’ Roses: Slash. Cream-colored

Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar, with Slash’s name and image airbrushed on the body, signed on the white pickguard in blue felt tip, “Slash 2008.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Hall & John Oates album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Daryl Hall and John Oates. In fine condition, with minor wear around the edges and a light ‘ring of wear’ to the front and back. The record is included. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

834. W. C. Handy.

Sheet music to ‘Shine Like a Morning Star,’ 9 x 12, five pages, signed and inscribed on the front in fountain pen, “To Morris Risley, W. C. Handy 11-11-42.” Scattered toning and soiling to cover and light handling wear, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Vintage promo photo of Haley and his Comets 835. Bill Haley. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 promotional postcard photo of Bill Haley and his Comets, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Bill Haley, Johnny Grande, Dick Richards, Billy Williamson, and Marshall Lytle, and signed in pencil by one other. A few creases to image, as well as surface impressions from signatures on reverse, and some scattered light soiling to both sides, otherwise fine condition. One of rock and roll’s greatest pioneers. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.…

(MB $200)

839. Heart. Color 10 x 8 promotional cardstock photo of the Wilson sisters, signed in black felt tip by both Ann and Nancy Wilson. In fine condition, with light contrast to the end of Ann’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

836.

Hard Rock. Two al-

bum flats: Gems album flat, signed on the front in felt tip by Aerosmith members Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer; and a Trash album flat, signed on the front in blue felt tip by Alice Cooper. In fine condition, with some light wear and creasing to edges. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

837. Debbie Harry. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Harry in black lingerie, flexing her guns, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

840. Heart. Red-bodied Copley ‘telecasterstyle’ electric guitar, with the band’s name on the body, signed on the body in black felt tip by Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson, who adds “Barracuda.” In fine condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 841.

838. Debbie Harry. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of big-haired Debbie Harry, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple of small creases, one touching her facial area. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Heart. Glossy 10 x 8 Epic Records publicity photo of the band, signed in felt tip by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Howard Leese, Mark Andes, and Denny Carmassi.

In fine condition, with some light bends and scattered fingerprint stains. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

842. Heavy Metal. Two items: Judas

Priest’s Unleashed in the East album, signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton; and Black Sabbath’s Dehumanizer album flat, signed on the front in silver ink and blue felt tip by Toni Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, and Vinny Appice. In fine condition, with light, scattered creasing and surface impressions, corner wear, and light ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back cover of the Judas Priest album. Record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

843. Neal Hefti. AMQS on an off-white 8 x 10 sheet of paper.

Hefti pens two bars of music to the Batman theme song, inscribed in black felt tip, “To Larry, Donna, Kirk & Kristi, (I Hope I Got Them Right),” adding “DA DA DA ETC. – BAT–MAN!”, signing boldly at the conclusion in black felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by an 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Hefti bearing a green Batman logo in the top left corner, and an additional strip of paper bearing the date 4-7-94, which the consignor notes was separated from the original sheet when it was trimmed. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

844. Richard Hell and The Voidoids. Another World single

846. Hippies. Color

glossy 11 x 14 photo of two dancing hippies amidst the sea that was the Woodstock audience, signed in ink and felt tip by 33 classic rock greats.

Signers are: Alice Cooper; Randy Bachman; Jim Kale; Garry Peterson of The Guess Who; Todd Rundgren; Don Wilson of The Ventures; Johnny Mathis; Peter Tork of The Monkees; Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd; Lil Anthony and Ernest Wright of Lil Anthony & the Imperials; Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush; Steve Smith of Journey; Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night; Tommy Chong of Cheech & Chong; Paul Barrere, Bill Payne, and Fred Tackett of Little Feat; Lonnie Jordan of War; Gil Bridges and Ray Monette of Rare Earth; Larry Graham of Graham Central Station; Bernie Worrell of Parliament Funkadelic; Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac; Christopher Cross; Chuck Panozzo of Styx; Neal Doughty of REO Speedwagon; Howard Leese of Heart; Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads; Russell Hitchcock, Wally Palmar of The Romantics; Jeff Carlise of 38 Special; and Jim Rodford of The Kinks. In fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

album signed on the front in black felt tip by Richard Hell (signed vertically), Ivan Julian (signed vertically) and Marc Bell. In fine condition.

The record is included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

847. Lena Horne. Glamorous glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in black felt tip, “Lena Horne.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

845. Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsies. Color 18 x 24 poster

entitled ‘35th Aquarian Exposition Anniversary,’ signed in purple felt tip by Juma Sultan, who has added the opening lyrics to ‘Purple Haze’: “Purple haze all in my brain, Lately things don’t seem the same, Actin’ funny, but I don’t know why, scuse me while I kiss the sky,” signed before and after the lyrics, adding “Woodstock 8-18-69” at the conclusion. Rolled and in fine condition, with two trivial indents to the top edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

848. Lena Horne. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Horne posing under a parasol, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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849. Lena Horne. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo for Horne’s upcoming film Ziegfeld Follies, credited on the reverse to Willinger, signed and inscribed later in black felt tip “To Irvin, Sincerely, Lena Horne.” In very good condition, with brushing to first name of signature and inscription, scattered creases, mainly to top left, and light surface marks and impressions.

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

853. Michael Jackson. Color satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of Jackson on stage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

850. Michael Jackson. Glossy 8 x 10

Epic Records publicity photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip to pioneering MTV VJ, J. J. Jackson, “To J. J., Love Michael Jackson.”

In fine condition, with light surface creasing.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

855. Jonas Brothers. Peach-colored

Stedman Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the white pickguard in blue and black felt tip by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. In fine condition, with a few dings and spots of paint loss. Oversized.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

851. Jazz Greats. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of an acoustic guitar, signed in ink and felt tip by nine jazz guitar greats. Signers are: Pat Metheny, Larry Carlton, Al Di Meola, Larry Coryell, Eric Johnson, Earl Klugh, John Abercrombie, Mike Stern, and John Scofield.

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

856. Journey. Frontiers album

852. Jefferson Starship. Color satin-finish 12 x 18 composite band photo, signed in blue felt tip by Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, David Freiberg, Pete Sears, and Mickey Thomas. In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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854. Elton John. Jump Up! album signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Elton John.” Scattered soiling and scuffing, a ‘ring of wear,’ and a stamping identifying this as a promotional copy, otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, and Steve Smith. In fine condition, with light corner creases, mild ‘ring of wear’ to front cover and a bit of edge wear. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

857. B. B. King. Black-bodied

Epiphone Junior model electric guitar nicely signed on the body in silver ink. In fine condition.

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

Contemporary Music

860. John Lennon Tribute.

858. The Kingsmen. Hand-

written souvenir lyrics to ‘Louie Louie,’ on a white 8 x 11 page of sheet music paper, written and signed at the conclusion in blue ink by Jack Ely. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

859. John Lennon Tribute.

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Lennon in profile, signed in ink and felt tip

by Alice Cooper, Todd Rundgren, Cheech and Chong, Lil Anthony and Ernest Wright of Little Anthony and the Imperials, Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Tom and Dick Smothers, Chris Hillman of The Byrds, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, Alan Parsons, BJ Thomas, Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman of The Turtles, Mick Jones of The Clash, Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja of The Yardbirds, Junior Marvin and Al Anderson of The Wailers, Leo Lyons of Ten Years After, Don Wilson of The Ventures, Colin Bluntstone and Rod Argent of The Zombies, Christopher Cross, Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett and Bill Payne of Little Feat, Bernie Worrell of P-Funk, Russell Graham of Air Supply, Tom Constanten of Grateful Dead, Tom Paxton, Richard Williams of Kansas, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Jerry Yester of Lovin Spoonful, Mike Hossack and John McFee of The Doobie Brothers, Chas Cronk, Rod Crombies, Dave Cousins and Dave Lambert of The Strawbs, Jerry Martini of Sly and the Family Stone, Jonathan Edwards, Steve Cropper of Booker T and the M.G.s, Gary Burton, Wally Palmar of The Romantics, Mike Brewer of Brewer and Shipley, David Freiberg of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Steve Smith of Journey, Cesar Rosas, David Hidalgo, Conrad Lozano, and Louie Perez of Los Lobos, Pete Sears of Jefferson Starship, Harvey Mandel of Canned Heat, Jim Rodford of The Kinks, and Tom Petersson of Cheap, Eddie Floyd, Johnny Mathis, and Tom Rush. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $250)

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of a People For Peace tribute to John Lennon poster, signed in felt tip by 22 music greats. Signers are: Randy Bachman, Jim Kale, and Garry Peterson of The Guess Who; Todd Rundgren; Peter Tork of The Monkees; Artimus Pyle of Lynyrd Skynyrd; Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush; Steve Smith of Journey; Tommy Chong of Cheech & Chong; Paul Barrere, Bill Payne, and Fred Tackett of Little Feat; Lonnie Jordan of War; Gil Bridges and Ray Monette of Rare Earth; Larry Graham of Graham Central Station; Bernie Worrell of Parliament Funkadelic; Bob Welch of Fleetwood Mac; Howard Leese of Heart; Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads; Neal Doughty of REO Speedwagon; and Wally Palmar of The Romantics. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

861. Annie Lennox. Peace album flat signed on the front in blue felt tip, “Love, Annie Lennox!”

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

862. Alan Jay Lerner. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Lerner seated on a staircase, signed in black felt tip, “Alan Jay Lerner.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface dings and a light area of soiling along the top edge. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

863. Little Anthony and the Imperials. Unused 10” ebony

Remo drumhead, signed in white ink by Little Anthony Gourdine, Clarence Collins, and Ernest Wright, who adds “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2009.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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864. Little Feat. Off-white 8” tambourine,

signed on the head in black felt tip by Paul Barrere, Bill Payne, Sam Clayton, and Fred Tackett, with Barrere adding, “’I’ll be your dixie chicken.’” Typical slight irregularities and discoloration to skin, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

865. Loverboy. Blue

felt tip signatures and inscriptions of Mike Reno, Doug Johnson, Paul Dean, Matt Frenette, and Scott Smith on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards; and felt tip signatures of all five original members on a single 3 x 5 off-white card. In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

866. Lovin’ Spoonful. Do You Believe In Magic album signed on the front in blue felt tip by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Jerry Yester, and Joe Butler. In very good condition, with surface creasing and rubbing, separation along the left and top edges, paper loss along the back bottom edge, ‘ring of wear’ on the front, and notations in another hand on the back. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 867. Loretta Lynn. Color 18 x

24 poster celebrating Lynn’s 50th anniversary, #50, signed in purple felt tip, “Love you, Loretta Lynn.”

Rolled and in fine condition. Accompanied by a hand signed certificate of authenticity from Lynn stating this poster was personally owned by her. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

868. Loretta Lynn. Oversized

souvenir program featuring fullsized color images, 11 x 14, signed in black felt tip on the front cover, “Love you, Loretta Lynn.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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869. Lynyrd Skynyrd. Sheet

music to ‘Freebird,’ three pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the first page in blue felt tip by Artimus Pyle, Bob Burns, Jo Billingsley, and Leslie Hawkins.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

870. Lynyrd Skynyrd: Artimus Pyle. Handwritten souvenir

lyrics for an excerpt from “Freebird” on an off-white 9.5 x 12.5 sheet of musical manuscript paper, signed “Artimus Pyle, Lynyrd Skynyrd, R.V.Z.” Pyle writes: “And if I stay here, with you girl/Things jus (sic) couldn’t be the same/Cause I’m as free as a bird now/And this bird you cannot change/Lord knows I’m to blame.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

871. Madonna. Pro-

vocative 12 x 15.5 book photo, signed in blue felt tip “Madonna.” In fine condition, with a couple of creases and a rough right edge from removal from the publication.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

872. Henry Mancini. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mancini seated in front of a piano, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “Happy Birthday Judith, Henry Mancini” adding a two-bar AMQS under the inscription. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

873. Bob Marley. Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter,

and guitarist. As a member of the Wailers, a reggae band that included Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh, and later on his own, Marley propelled reggae to worldwide popularity.

Kaya album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Monterey, One Love, Bob Marley.” In very good condition, with creasing and surface marks to cover, scattered light staining and foxing, light contrast to portion of “Monterey,” and scattered edge wear. The record is included. Consignor notes that the album was signed after a show in Santa Cruz, California during the Survival tour on December 2, 1979. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

874. Bob Marley’s Wailers. Off-white 8”

tambourine, signed on the head in blue felt tip by Junior Marvin, adding a smiley face and “One Love, 10/09/08, Bob’s Original The ‘Wailers,’” Donald Kinsey, Tyrone Downie, Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, Al Anderson, and Lee Scratch Perry. Some thinner areas of wear, toning and a few spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

875. Martha and the Vandellas. Limited edition glossy 11 x

14 publicity photo of the ladies in matching gowns, number 155 of 300, signed in blue felt tip, “Love & God Bless, Martha, HOF 1995,” “Annette Helton,” and “Rosalind Holmes.” In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“The first arrow shows the location of our house…

What are you waiting for?”

876. Gian Carlo Menotti. Two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning Italian

American composer (1911–2007) best known for such popular operas as The Consul, The Saint of Bleecker Street, and Amahl and the Night Visitors. ALS signed “Gian Carlo,” on the correspondence side of a 6 x 4.25 deckle-edge postcard of Capri, no date. Short letter to Roy Newbert. In full: “The first arrow shows the location of our house, the second where we go swimming every day. What are you waiting for?”

Scattered toning and soiling, and surface marks and impressions to image side, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

877. The Monkees.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of the Monkees sitting in their personalized chairs, signed in blue felt tip by David Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

878. The Monkees.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the group in mid-air, signed in black felt tip

by Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork, and in blue felt tip by David Jones. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Scarce signed photo of ‘The Angry Man of Jazz’ on stage 879. Charles Mingus. Influential jazz bassist and composer (1922–1979) whose complex, innovative works meld elements of jazz, classical, and gospel. Rare matte-finish 5.25 x 7.5 photo of Mingus playing his bass on stage, signed in blue ballpoint. Matted and framed to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.75. In fine condition. Mingus is seldom seen in signed photos. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

882. Rick Nelson. Actor/singer 880. Music. Original program honoring the 100th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Academy of Music in 1957, 8 x 11, signed inside in fountain pen by six celebrities. Signers are: Marian Anderson, Eugene Ormandy, Arthur Rubinstein, Danny Kaye, Dinah Shore, Isaac Stern; also signed on the front cover in black ink by Walter Abel, Eugene Conley, Nancy Doyle, and Giovanni Martinelli. Scattered soiling to the covers, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

who died in a plane crash at the age of 45. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Nelson outdoors, signed in black ballpoint, “Thanks for everything, Rick Nelson.” In fine condition. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

881. Music. Four ink

signatures on various size slips and cards, each signed by a music legend. Signers are: Irving Berlin, George M. Cohan, Cole Porter, and Gene Buck. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, collector notations, and mounting remnants to many of the corners.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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883. Willie Nelson. Two items:

color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Nelson on stage, signed in felt tip; and a black pickguard for an acoustic guitar, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with light contrast to the signature on the photo. Accompanied by two photos taken at time of signing. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

884. Randy Newman. Two satin-finish

888. Orleans. Glossy

8 x 10 Dreamworks Records publicity photos of Randy Newman, one at his piano and the other a more serious headand-torso pose, each signed in black felt tip in the bottom border, with Newman adding a two-bar AMQS from ‘I Love L. A.” to the photo of him at the piano.

In fine condition, with the slightest surface impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

10 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint and red felt tip, “To Howard, best from Larry Hoppen,” “Wells Kelly,” and in red felt tip by Lance Hoppen.

In fine condition, with a trivial corner crease and a small fingerprint towards the bottom edge. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

885. No Doubt. Color 8

x 11 cardstock promotional photo of the band, signed in black felt tip by all four members: Gwen Stefani, Tom Dumont, Tony Kanal (all signing first name only), and Adrian Young (signed “A. Young”). In fine condition, with light central vertical bend, a couple of small creases, and a few surface impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

886. No Doubt. Satin-finish 8 x 10 Trauma Records promotional photo, signed in black felt tip by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont, both signing first name only, Tony Kanal, and also signed by Adrian Young, “A. Young.” In fine condition, with some brushing to Tom Dumont’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

889. Eugene Ormandy. Mattefinish 8 x 10 shadowed head-shot photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Mr. Gary Lorenz—with best wishes—Philadelphia, May, 1968, Eugene Ormandy.” Some rippling along the bottom edge, a small ding to the right edge, and a fingerprint below the signature, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

890. Les Paul. Two items: color glossy 11 x 14 of Paul and Mary Ford signed in blue ink, and an ivory-colored pickguard from a Les Paul-style guitar, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare signature from the protest vocalist, proclaiming “Down with Ford!”

887. Phil Ochs. Protest singer (or, as he preferred, a topical singer) and songwriter

(1940–1976). After years of prolific writing in the 1960s, Ochs’s mental stability declined in the 1970s; he eventually succumbed to a number of problems, including bipolar disorder and alcoholism, and took his own life in 1976. Scarce felt tip signature, “Hi, Down with Ford! Phil Ochs,” on a beige 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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891. Les Paul. Glossy 11 x

896. Peter, Paul, and Mary.

14 photo of Paul and Mary Ford signed in black felt tip, “Les Paul.”

In fine condition, with light surface creasing over Paul’s facial area.

PSA/DNA label affixed to lower right corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 Rogers & Cowan, Inc. publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Yarrow, Stookey, and Travers. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

892. Les Paul. Two

897. Peter, Paul, and Mary. Satin-finish

signed photos: glossy 11 x 14 of Paul playing guitar, signed in gold ink; and a color satin-finish 11 x 14 of Paul posing with his guitar and surrounded by musical equipment, signed in gold ink. In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

10 x 8 Warner Brothers Records promotional photo, signed in felt tip

by Yarrow and Travers, and in black ballpoint

by Stookey. A small stain towards the lower left, otherwise very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

893. Luciano Pavarotti. Signed book:

Pavarotti: My Own Story.

First edition. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1981. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 316 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on the title page with Pavarotti adding a brief sentiment in Italian. In fine condition, with some light scuffing, wear, and a bit of soiling to the dustjacket. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

894. Luciano Pavarotti. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Pavarotti on stage, signed boldly in gold ink. In very fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

895. Luciano Pavarotti. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of a smiling Pavarotti in a shirt and tie, signed in blue felt tip “Luciano Pavarotti ‘78.” In fine condition, with upper right corner creases and a few bends.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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898.

Pickguards. Fifty-

four pickguards for various models of electric and acoustic guitars, each signed in ink and felt tip by a different musician or celebrity. Signers are: Aimee Mann, Billy Ray Cyrus, Herbie Hancock, Robert Deleo (Stone Temple Pilots), Fall Out Boy, Kevin Bacon, Gavin DeGraw, Michael Anthony, Stefan Lessard (Dave Matthews Band), Phillip Bailey, Scott Shriner (Weezer), Johnny Rzeznik, Rob Thomas, Brad Arnold (3 Doors Down), Les Paul, Los Lonely Boys, Misfits, Alice Cooper, Todd Rundgren, Jackson 5, James Taylor (2), Mick Jones, Alex Rodriquez, Miley Cyrus, Sarah Silverman, Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Steven Tyler (2), Scott Stapp (Creed), Country Joe McDonald, Pete Wentz, John Travolta, Ray Davies, Avril Lavigne, Jermaine Jackson, Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Mel B, Willie Nelson, Mark Hoppus (2), Verdine White, Joe Satriani, Gavin Rossdale, Sean Lennon, Angus Young and Malcolm Young, Lady Gaga, Sharon Jones, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fergie, Snoop Dogg, Joss Stone, Chris Cornell, and Roger Waters. In fine overall condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Contemporary Music

899. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Glossy

904. The Pointer Sisters.

10 x 8 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Waters.

Scattered surface marks, small area of rubbing to background, and a few bends and creases, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 Motown Records publicity photo, signed in blue and red felt tip by Ruth, Anita, and June.

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

900. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Color satin-finish 11 x

14 photo of Waters on stage and snarling at the camera, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light bends and creases, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

901. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. White-

bodied Stedman Pro bass guitar signed on the body in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

905. The Police. Wood-finish

Stedman Pro ‘telecaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the body in black felt tip by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, and on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Sting. In fine condition. Oversized.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

906. Iggy Pop and The Stooges. White-bodied Stedman

Pro ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the body in blue felt tip by Iggy Pop and on the white pickguard by Ron Asheton and Scott Asheton. In fine condition. Accompanied by three photos taken at time of signing. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $150)

902. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Relics album signed on

the front in black felt tip “Roger Waters.” A few small creases, scuffing, corner wear, and a ‘ring of wear,’ otherwise fine condition.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

903. Pink Floyd: Roger Waters. Pickguard from an electric

guitars, signed in black felt tip “Roger Waters.” In fine condition.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

907. Elvis Presley. RCA Victor 78 rpm record sleeve signed in black ink, “Elvis Presley.” Wrinkling, staining at the bottom right corner, and a pronounced ‘ring of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Newly discharged Army Sgt. Presley confides in a commanding general about his military service: “Hope I didn’t cause too much confusion! It was a good experience for me” 909. Elvis Presley. Rare vintage matte-finish 10 x 8

photo of Elvis on the set of Flaming Star speaking with an army general, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Gen. Clifton, Many thanks for your help during my tour of duty. Hope I didn’t cause too much confusion! It was a good experience for me. Sincerely, Sgt. Elvis Presley.” In fine condition, with small top left corner crease and a faint paperclip impression.

General Chester V. Clifton, Jr., who went on to serve as a senior military aide to presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, was serving as the US Army’s chief of information when he visited the former Sgt. Elvis Presley on the set. Presley had joined the service in 1958, serving as a tank battalion in Germany until his discharge in March 1960. Always viewing it as a “good experience,” Elvis was ready to resume his career, with Flaming Star one of the nine films he made upon his return to civilian life. However, the serious, song-sparse western served as a blow to his aspirations of becoming a respected actor, with fans and critics preferring the upbeat and comedic G.I. Blues. Incredibly, this is the only signed “Sgt. Elvis Presley” photo we have ever encountered! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

914. Louis Prima. Vintage semi-glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Diana, ‘Be Happy’ Louis Prima.”

The image is printed askew on the page. Small creases, surface impressions, spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

915.

Big bottoms stir big controversy 913. Queen. ‘Bicycle Race/Fat Bottomed Girls’ 45 rpm

single, signed on the front in blue ballpoint and blue felt tip

by Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May, and Roger Taylor, adding “Hello Mary.” Light, scattered creasing, a few small spots of soiling to top left corner, a small ding to the top edge, and ‘rings of wear’ to the front and back, otherwise fine condition. Record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Queen: Brian May.

Black-bodied Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the body in silver ink.

In fine condition. Oversized. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

916. Queensryche. Color glossy 12 x 12 photo of the album, Operation: Mindcrime II, signed in silver ink by Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield.

Light to moderate signature contrast to several of the signatures, otherwise fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

921. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Ten

signed photos of various finishes and sizes, each signed in ink and felt tip by the respective musician or musicians pictured. Signers are: Charlie Watts, Michelle Phillips and Denny Doherty, Randy Meisner, Tommy Ramone, Tom Constanten, Mickey [McGill], Fats Domino, Herb Reed, Joe Walsh, and John Sebastian (signed twice), Steve Boone, and Joe Butler. In overall fine condition, with light surface creasing to the Lovin’ Spoonful photo and a small pin hole to the top right corner of The Mamas & The Papas clipped photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

917. The Ramones. Color 16.5 x 36

poster of distorted caricatures of the band, signed in blue felt tip by Joey, Marky, CJ, and Johnny Ramone. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered edge creases and wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

918. The Rascals. Glossy 11 x 14 group photo, signed in blue felt tip by Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Dino Danelli, and Gene Cornish. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

919.

Righteous Brothers. Glossy 10 x

8 publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, who adds a brief sentiment. In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface marks and slight adhesive remnants along bottom border. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

The Stones sign their chart-topping Emotional Rescue 923. Rolling Stones. Emotional Rescue album signed in

920. Rock and Roll.

Five albums, each signed on the cover in ink or felt tip by the respective musician(s): Oh! Pleasant Hope signed by Dickie Peterson and Paul Whaley of Blue Cheer; Mob Rules signed by Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath, Scarecrow signed by John Mellencamp, Empty Glass signed by Pete Townshend, and The Allnighter, signed by Glenn Frey. In fine condition, with scattered creases and surface wear. The records are included. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

black felt tip by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood, and Charlie Watts. Matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 22.5. In fine condition, with a couple of creases and a hole punch to the top right corner. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson. Oversized. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

924. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger. She’s the Boss album

flat signed in black felt tip “Mick Jagger.” In fine condition, with a few small creases. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Scarce and desirable 1965 tour program from the young Stones 925. Rolling Stones. Original program, 8 x 10.5, from the 1965 Rolling Stones tour featuring The Hollies, signed in blue ink on the cover by Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts. The signature that appears over Mick Jagger is apparently in Watts’ hand in an attempt to give the impression that Jagger himself signed. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning throughout, along with scattered areas of rubbing and soiling.

During 1965, the Stones began branching out, playing their first shows in Ireland, Australia, and Singapore.

They also released their third album, ‘Rolling Stones, Now!’ which was considered a highlight of their early American releases. Anything signed from this early era is rare and highly coveted. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

926. Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of

Watts twirling his drumsticks behind his kit, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

927. Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts. Satin-finish

8 x 10 photo of Watts in concert, signed in silver ink and adding a brief sentiment. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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928. Rolling Stones: Bill Wyman. Glossy 8 x 10 Velvel

publicity photo, signed in black felt tip, “Bill Wyman.” In fine condition, with a few small surface creases.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

929. Rolling Stones: Bill Wyman. Color glossy 8 x 12

photo of Wyman holding up an embroidered pillow extolling the virtue of age, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Contemporary Music

930. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.

934. Del Shannon. Ballpoint

Glossy 10 x 8 New Voice Records publicity photo, signed in red felt tip by Mitch Ryder, Joe Kubert, Johnny Bee, Jim McCallister, and Jim McCarty. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of toning and clipped edges. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

931. Sade. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo of Sade in a black sequincovered top, signed in blue felt tip, “Love, Sade.” In very fine condition.

RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

932. Carlos Santana. Glossy

signature, “Del Shannon,” on a light yellow card. Matted with a glossy portrait of Shannon to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition, with a stray ink mark to top edge.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

935. Dmitri Shostakovich. Soviet com-

poser (1906–1975) whose fifteen symphonies occupy a place of central performance in the orchestral literature of the twentieth century.

ALS in Russian, signed “D. Shostakovich,” one page, 8 x 5.75, May 28, 1970. Shostakovich sends birthday wishes to Pavel Alekseevich. In full (translated): “My warm greetings with your birthday. You are 50 years old. I wish you good health, success in your work, and happiness and good luck.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold, one through a single letter of signature, and a few creases and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

936. Simon and Garfunkel. Two al-

8 x 10 Colombia Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip. Some creasing, corner bends, surface scratches, and streaking and spotting to the emulsion, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

933. Del Shannon.

Drop Down and Get Me album signed on the front cover in black felt tip, “Del Shannon Rock.”

In fine condition, with gold promotional stamp on reverse. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

bums: So Beautiful or So What, signed on the front cover in silver ink by Paul Simon; and a promotional copy of Watermark, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint, “Best regards, Art Garfunkel.” The records are included. In fine condition, with some light toning and promotional stamp to Garfunkel’s album, and a few edge dings to Simon’s album. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

937. Nina Simone. Glossy 8 x 10 Verve Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Dr. Nina Simone.” In fine condition, with a trivial stray ink mark next to the signature.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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938. Jessica Simpson. Sexy color glossy

942. Grace Slick. Original

10 x 8 photo of Simpson in a low-cut white dress, signed in blue felt tip “Jessica Simpson” adding a drawing of a heart. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

939. Zoot Sims. American jazz saxophonist (1925-1985). Classic semi-glossy 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Sims performing on stage, signed in blue felt tip, “Zoot Sims.”

In fine condition, with light corner creasing and rippling along the bottom border. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

signed blue ballpoint sketch of a “White Rabbit” from her greatest hit song, on a white 5 x 8 card, signed, “Grace Slick.” In very fine condition. ‘White Rabbit’ was the 1967 acid-rock hit of the year which Rolling Stone magazine mentions as one of the top 500 hit songs ever recorded. RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

940. Frank Sinatra.

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “For Mrs. Machado, Fondly, Frank Sinatra,” on the reverse of an off-white 3.25 x 2.25 card imprinted with “Roger Machado” on the front. In fine condition.

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

943. Stephen Sondheim. Collection of seven albums, each signed on the front cover in felt tip or ink by Sondheim. Titles are: Merrily We Roll Along, Follies in Concert, Company, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, A Collector’s Sondheim (boxed set), and Sondheim (a book-of-the-month club boxed set). In fine condition. The records are included. The records are included and are in never-before-played condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Sinatra’s Witchcraft—one of the limited few that the ailing icon was able to sign 941. Frank Sinatra. Vibrant color limited edition 19 x 20 lithograph entitled ‘Witchcraft,’ numbered #149/150, signed at the bottom in pencil

by Sinatra. Cloth matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5 x 26.5.

In very fine condition. In the 1970s, Sinatra began to create visual art, and spent many hours painting in his studio in his Palm Springs, California home. In 1988 he selected five images, from among the ones he considered his best work, to create signed limited edition lithos.

‘Witchcraft’ is one of those images. Due to Sinatra’s condition at the time these were made, only a portion of the 150 produced were actually signed and are, as a result, much sought after. Oversized. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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944. Stephen Sondheim. TLS, one page,

5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, August 9, 1999. To his friend, Mr. King. In full: “Thanks so much for the loon, It bespeaks my state of mind these days. I’m up to my neck in deadlines, trying to finish the score of a new show in time for rehearsals, which begin on September 15th. This means, I’m afraid, that I won’t be able to accept your kind invitation to meet. Over the next few weeks I’ll be at the very least distracted and probably something much closer to frantic. Please forgive me.” In fine condition, with trivial fading to one typed line along the central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

A quote from The Fairest of the Fair

Distinguished portrait of the March King, uncommon in this size 947. John Philip Sousa.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10.25 portrait of Sousa in his bandmaster’s uniform, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen “To J. H. Martino, With the best wishes of John Philip Sousa.

1926.” Affixed to a same sized piece of cardstock. In fine condition. A handsome and eye-catching pose from the year he composed the University of Michigan’s Pride of the Wolverines march. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

945. John Philip Sousa. AMQS on

an off-white 5 x 3.75 trimmed sheet of stationery from The Carolina in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Sousa pens four bars from ‘The Fairest of the Fair,’ signing underneath, “John Philip Sousa 1909.” In fine condition, with central vertical fold through a single letter of signature, some light wrinkling, and some scattered light toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

948. Phil Spector. Phil Spector

Back to Mono (1958–1969) boxed set booklet, 12 x 12, originally part of a boxed album set, signed on the front cover in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with some mild handling wear. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

946. John Philip Sousa. Two hardcover books: Pipetown Sandy,

5 x 7.5, signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Mrs. Ralph from John Philip Sousa ‘Ther’ was nobody as I ever laid eyes on could beat her listenin’”; and The Fifth String (with illustrations

by Howard Chandler Christy), 5.5 x 8, signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “’The man in the moon is shocked to-night, And woefully pipes his eye, For the valley is kissed by Shasta, And Shasta is kissed by the sky; Were I in the valley, my darling, And you in the clouds above, I’d climb to the summit of Shasta And sleep in the arms of my love.’ To Mrs. Ralph from John Philip Sousa, 1909.” In very good condition, with toning, soiling and damp staining to signed pages as well as interior pages, moderate wear, rubbing, and damp staining to covers, and wear to spines. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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949. Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons. Born in the

953. Leopold Stokowski. TLS, one

U.S.A. album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Springsteen, and in black felt tip by Clemons. In fine condition, with some minor surface creasing.

Record is included. Accompanied by a photo of Springsteen taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

950. Bruce Springsteen. The

River album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Springsteen. In fine condition, with mild surface loss and creasing to the left edge. The record is included.

Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

951. Sting. Zenyatta Mondatta album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Sting. In fine condition, with light wear to the edges and a faint ‘ring of wear’ to the front and back. The record is not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

page, 8.5 x 7.25, The Philadelphia Orchestra letterhead, April 21, 1925. Stokowski writes an admirer in New York City. In full: “I cannot thank you enough for your delightful letter, which gave me the greatest possible pleasure. I hope you will continue to enjoy the concerts of our Orchestra in the years to come, and I shall do my utmost to try to make them better and better.” In very good condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds with a vertical fold passing through his last name, wrinkling and light creasing, light uniform toning, and the page cut down from a larger sheet. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

954. James Taylor. Three items:

black MC-103 microphone, signed on the handle in blue ink; a white pickguard for an electric guitar, signed in blue felt tip; and a black pickguard for an acoustic guitar, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

955. James Taylor.

Two signed albums: JT and Dad Loves His Work, each signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial creasing and very light ‘rings of wear’ to both albums. Records are not included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Steiner agrees to score the somber All Mine to Give 952. Max Steiner. Prolific Austrian-born American film composer

(1888–1971) who won three Academy Awards from a total of 26 nominations. Among his best-known scores are those for King Kong, Gone With the Wind, and Casablanca. DS, eight pages, 8.5 x 13, September 7, 1956. Agreement between Steiner and RKO Radio Pictures for Steiner to “write, compose, arrange, and conduct the complete musical score…for the motion picture photoplay now entitled ‘The Day They Gave Babies Away.’” Steiner will receive $10,000 for the score and will receive single card credit in all prints of the film’s credits. Signed on the last page by Steiner, who has also initialed the first page two times. In fine condition, with staples to top edges, expected notations and stamps, and light handling wear. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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956. James Taylor.

Two signed albums, Sweet Baby James and One Man Dog, each signed on the cover in black felt tip. The records are included. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and light ‘rings of wear’. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

957. Tesla. Uniquely oversized Fender guitar pick, 9 x 10.5, signed in silver ink by Jeff Keith, Frank Hannon, Brian Wheat, Troy Luccketta, and Tommy Skeoch, with one member adding “TESLA 2004.” In very fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Tiomkin pens music from his famed score for High Noon 958. Dimitri Tiomkin. Academy Award

winning composer of over 140 film scores, including High Noon, Giant, The Old Man and the Sea, The Guns of Navarone, etc. AMQS on a yellow 5 x 3 card. Tiomkin pens two bars of music to ‘High Noon,’ adding the line, “don’t forget me, my darling,” signing at the top, “Dimitri Tiomkin.” In fine condition, with light toning from previous display at the corners. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

959. Toto. Glossy 10 x 8 Fitzgerald Hartley Co. publicity photo, signed in black felt tip by all five members: Simon Phillips, Bobby Kimball, Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Michael Porcaro. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100) 960. Tommy Tutone. Glossy

10 x 8 Columbia Records publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Jim Keller” and signed in black felt tip, “Tommy Tutone.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

961. U2: Bono. The Joshua Tree

album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks.

The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

962.

Van Halen.

Sunburst-finish Fender Squier Bullet ‘stratocaster-style’ electric guitar signed on the body in black felt tip by Sammy Hagar, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony, and on the white pickguard in blue felt tip by Eddie Van Halen. In fine condition. Oversized.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

963.

Vanilla Fudge. Vanilla Fudge album signed and inscribed on the back cover in ink and felt tip

by Tim Bogert, Mark Stein, Carmine Appice, and Vince Martell. In very good condition with scattered wear, toning, and soiling to covers, and a repairable split across the top of the album. The record is included.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

964. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Two

4.75 x 3.75 album pages, one green page signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Pal & Lilian, Take Good Care of Each Other! Stevie Ray Vaughan” and in blue felt tip by Chris Layton; and a pink page signed in blue felt tip by Tommy Shannon and Reese Wynans (ins). The reverse of each sheet is respectively signed by Neil Murray of Whitesnake and members of Krokus. In fine condition, with light wrinkling and show-through from signatures on opposing sides. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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965. Sarah Vaughan. Vintage

969. The Who. Color 18 x 24 poster for the release of Maximum R&B Live, signed in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend. Rolled and in fine condition, with a bit of scattered light edge wear. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Pedro, All the best, Sarah Vaughan.” Light overall irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, and scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

966. Village People. Three satin-finish signed photos of the Vil-

lage People: two 10 x 8 photos, including one group shot, signed in silver ink and blue felt tip by Felipe Rose, Alex Briley, David Hodo, Jeff Olson, and Ray Simpson; the other featuring just ‘The Indian,’ signed in ink, “Felipe”; and an 8 x 10 photo of member Alex Briley, signed in silver ink. In overall fine condition, with slight contrast to Ray Simpson and Jeff Olson’s signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

967. Village People.

Two color glossy William Morrissey Agency photos of the Village People, one 8 x 10 and one 10 x 8, each signed in black felt tip by Ray Simpson, Felipe Rose, Alexander Briley, Eric Anzalone, Jeff Olson, and David Hodo. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

968. Village People.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the Village People taking a bow after a performance, signed in silver ink by Felipe Rose, Alex Briley, David Hodo, Jeff Olson, Ray Simpson, and Eric Anzalone. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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970. The Who. Color glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed at a private signing in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, and John Entwistle (vertically). In very fine condition. Accompanied by three photos taken at time of signing.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

971. The Who. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Daltrey and Townshend in the throes of performance, signed in silver ink by Daltrey and in black felt tip

by Townshend. In fine condition. Accompanied by two photos taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

972. The Who. Odds

& Sods album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Roger Daltrey (adding “Good luck”) and Pete Townshend, and in purple ink by John Entwistle.

Matted and framed to an overall size of 22.5 x 22.5. In fine condition, with some scuffing along the top. The record is not included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Oversized. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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973. The Who: Daltrey and Townshend. Tommy album

978.

signed on the front in black felt tip “Roger Daltry” and “Pete Townshend.” Small creases, scuffing, and a ‘ring of wear,’ otherwise fine condition. The record is included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

974. The Who: Pete Townshend.

Two signed albums, The Who Sell Out and Tommy, each signed on the front cover in felt tip by Pete Townshend. In very good condition, with moderate wear and creasing, rubbing marks, and ‘rings of wear’ to both albums.

Records are included. Accompanied by a photo of Townshend at the time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

975. The Who: Pete Townshend. Two

signed albums, Tommy and It’s Hard, each signed on the front cover in felt tip by Pete Townshend. In fine condition, with light wear to the edges and corners, and mild ‘rings of wear’ to both albums. Accompanied by a photo of Townshend taken at time of signing. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

976. The Who: Pete Townshend. White mother-of-pearl pick-

Woodstock.

Matte-finish 13.75 x 11.75 composite photo from Woodstock, signed in felt tip by some legendary performers.

Signers are: Bob Weir and Tom Constanten of The Greateful Dead, Richie Havens, Country Joe McDonald of Country Joe and the Fish, Arlo Guthrie, Paul Kantner and Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane, Leslie West and Corky Laing of Mountain, Bowzer and Donny York from Sha Na Na, Doug Clifford from Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jerry Martini, Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson from Sly and the Family Stone, Harvey Mandell, Chick Churchill, Leo Lyons and Ric Lee of Ten Years After, David Sanborn. Triple matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In very fine condition.

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

979.

Woodstock.

Five signed albums from Woodstock performers, signed on the front covers in felt tip by the respective artists. Signers are: Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, and Spencer Dryden (Volunteers); Tom Constanten (Shakedown Street); “Country Joe,” adding a peace sign (I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ to Die); “Doug ‘Cosmo’ Clifford” and “Stu Cook, CCR” (Bayou Country); and Edgar Winter and Jerry LaCroix (signed vertically) (White Trash). In overall fine condition, with areas of separation and a mild ‘ring of wear’ to the CCR album, a light ‘ring of wear’ to the Edgar Winter album, and light wear and creasing to the Jefferson Airplane album. All albums are included except for Jefferson Airplane. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

guard for an electric guitar, signed in black felt tip by Townshend. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of signing.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

977. Bob Wills. American musician and songwriter (1905–1975) credited with inventing

Western swing, a lively hybrid of musical influences that added drums and a brass section to traditional country music instrumentation. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Wills in his cowboy hat and scarf, signed and inscribed, “Gloria, If you ever come to Calif. have Frank bring you to our dance. Lots of luck, Bob Wills, Hollywood Calif.” In fine condition, with a vertical crease towards the left edge and some rippling along the bottom edge. RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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981. Woodstock. White pickguard for a standard sized stratocaster, signed in blue and black felt tip by nine Woodstock performers. Signers are: Marty Balin, Corky Lang, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe McDonald, Stephen Stills, Leslie West, and one unknown artist. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks and light brushing to Balin’s signature. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150) 982.

Woodstock.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of stage set-up in progress before a huge crowd, signed in felt tip by 11 performers.

Signers are: Steven Stills, Grace Slick, Wavy Gravy, Melanie (adding a flower), John Sebastian, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Johnny Winter, Juma Sultan (adding “Purple haze all in my brain”), Steve Knight, and Tom Constanten. In fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

986. The Yardbirds. Having a Rave Up with the Yardbirds picture disc vinyl album signed on the disc in blue felt tip by by Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja. Mild spreading and haloing to both signatures, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

987. Frank Zappa.

Glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Zappa with a feathered friend perched on his shoulder, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Gary, F. Zappa, ‘86,” adding a thought bubble above the bird with the word, “Arf.” In fine condition, with light surface marks and a more defined impression towards the top edge. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

983. Woodstock. Woodstock

Two album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by 16 performers.

Signers are: Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe (adding “1, 2, 3, what are we fighting for?”), Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Wavy Gravy, John Sebastian, Juma Sultan (2), Paul Kantner, Melanie (adding a flower), Fito de la Parra, Harvey Mandell, Larry Taylor, Jerry Martini, Cynthia Robinson, and Steve Knight. Mild wear and light paper loss to the edges, and a small discount cut to the lower spine, otherwise fine condition. The record is not included.

Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

985. Woodstock: Wavy Gravy.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the iconic Wavy Gravy on stage at Woodstock, signed in blue felt tip, “Wavy G.” In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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988. The Zombies. Color glossy

11 x 17 photo of a poster for their 2008 40th anniversary concert in London, signed in blue felt tip by Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Jim Rodford, and Steve Rodford. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

989. ZZ Top. Eliminator album

signed on the front in blue felt tip

by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard. In fine condition, with light wear and creasing, and a faint ‘ring of wear’ to the back. The record is included. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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990. Abbott and Costello. Unused De-

fense Stamp album, 3 x 6.25, used to collect Defense stamps in exchange for a $25 savings bond, signed in pencil on the last page, “Bud Abbott,” and “Lou Costello.” Page is also signed in fountain pen

by Red Skelton. In fine condition, with some mild toning to signed page, and light foxing and handling wear to covers. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

991. Actors.

Four original ink and pencil sketches, all done by an admirer, ranging in size from 7 x 11 to 9 x 12, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective actor pictured. Signers are: Sam Jaffe (ins), Zero Mostel, Walter Brennan (ins), Peter Falk, and George C. Scott. In fine overall condition, with faint toning and light creasing, and heavier areas of toning and a few small tears to Falk’s sketch. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

992. Actresses.

Five original pencil sketches, all done by an admirer, ranging in size from 7 x 11 to 8 x 10.5, each signed in felt tip by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Maria Schell, Lina Wertmuller, Sylvia Sydney, Ruth Gordon, and Jacqueline Susann (ins). Sketches also bear artist’s name and the year drawn. In fine overall condition, with faint toning and some light corner creasing.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

994. Actresses. Nine glossy photos, 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, of various actresses, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective actress pictured. Signers are: Joan Leslie (ins), Nell O’Day, Anne Shirley, Evelyn Keyes (ins), Esther Ralston (ins), Priscilla Dean, Patsy Ruth Miller, Loretta Young (ins), and Joan Bennett. In fine condition, with light surface impressions and trivial creasing. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100) 995. Amos and Andy. Vintage matte-

finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the pair in character, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by Correll (he writes Gosden’s name on the photo as well), “To A. K. McWilliams, With best regards, Sincerely, Correll & Gosden (Amos n’Andy).” In very good condition, with light surface creasing, a missing corner, and a few circular spots of emulsion towards the bottom border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

996. Andy Griffith Show: Don Knotts. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of

Knotts as the deputy sheriff from the Andy Griffith Show, signed in blue felt tip, “Don Knotts, Barney Fife.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

993. Dawn Addams.

Vintage glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of Addams from one of her films, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “For Pierre, with love, Dawn Addams.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

997. Andy Griffith Show: Don Knotts. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of

Knotts and Andy Griffith, signed

by Knotts in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1002. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

998. Andy Griffith Show: Hal Smith. Delightful 5 x 7 cardstock photo of Smith as Otis, signed in black felt tip “Best Wishes, Hal Smith ‘Otis’ Campbell, Andy Griffith Show. 1991.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

999. James Arness. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon, signed in black felt tip, “Regards, Jim Arness, ‘Matt.’”

In fine condition, with light surface marks and a few trivial spots of soiling, mainly to the edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of the couple on a dance floor, signed in fountain pen “Fred Astaire” and “Ginger Rogers.”

Scattered bends and creases, some impressions to the emulsion, and trimmed edges, otherwise fine condition.

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

(MB $200)

1003. Fred Astaire.

Sheet music to ‘Shootin’ the Works for Uncle Sam’ from the film You’ll Never Get Rich, 9 x 12, six pages, signed on the front cover in black ink. In fine condition, with mild toning to inside pages. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1000. Jane Asher.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Asher and Vincent Price in The Masque of the Red Death, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “To Pierre, love, Jane Asher.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and promotional information affixed to reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1001. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Nostalgic

glossy 10 x 8 aerial photo of Astaire and Rogers on the dance floor, signed in black ink, “Fred Astaire,” and in blue felt tip, “Ginger Rogers.” In fine condition, with light edge and corner creasing.

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

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1004. Fred Astaire.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 RKO Pictures publicity photo from 1935 of Astaire in a white tie and top hat, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “To Saul, Sincerely, Fred Astaire.”

Reverse of photo bears collector’s stamp date of August 17, 1935, the date the signature was acquired. Astaire’s most famous dance film, Top Hat, would open two weeks later at Radio City Music Hall. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface scratches and impressions. Signed photos of Astaire during his prime are uncommon. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1005. Fred Astaire. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Astaire dancing in top hat and tails, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition with faint corner creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Judy Garland and the 1930s New York City theater scene

1007. Autograph Book. Softcover autograph album, 6 x 4.5, signed inside in ink and pencil by more than 70 stage and screen stars of the 1930s, many inscribed, most back to back, and most one to a page. Signers include: Judy Garland (ins. with Frances Farmer signing on the reverse), Sara Allgood, Vince Barnett, Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen, Wal Bellamy, Milton Berle, Broderick Crawford, Julie Haydon, Joy Hodges, Phil Huston, Allyn Hoslyn, Nancy Kelly, Beatrice Lillie, Claire Luce, Burgess Meredith, Eleanor Powell, Cesar Romero, Al Shean, Linda Watkins, and Keenan Wynn. In very good condition, with the cover separate from the still-bound pages, and expected toning. According to the consignor, these signatures were originally obtained in New York City. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1008. Lauren Bacall.

Glossy 11 x 14 photo of a stunning Bacall standing tall in a long white stress, signed in blue felt tip “Lauren Bacall.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Jesse Owens and several 1936 Olympians join Jack Dempsey and 1930s acting elite 1006. Autograph Book. Softcover autograph album, 6 x 4.75, signed inside in ink by more than 100 entertainers and athletes of the 1930s, many inscribed, most back to back, and most single page.

Signers include: Boxer Jack Dempsey; actresses Elissa Landi, Betty Lawford, Lillian Gish, Ruth Gordon, Haila Stoddard, Wynn Murray, and Joan Bennett; actors Sam Jaffe, Paul Lukas, Gene Lockhart, and Sam Levene; musicians Henny Youngman and Al Goodman; entertainers Fred Allen, Ray Heatherton, the Nicholas Brothers, and Margaret McCrae; 1936 Olympians Jesse Owens, Don Lash, John Woodruff, Glenn Cunningham, Ralph Metcalfe (signed twice), Fritz Pollard, Jr., Archie Williams, David Albritton, John Brooks, Earle Meadows, Billy Brown, Marty Glickman, Helen Stephens, and Betty Robinson; and baseball players Johnny Vergez, Ethan Allen, Al Todd, Bubber Jonnard, Buck Walters, Van Mungo, and Earl Grace. In very good condition, with wrinkling and light toning to some of the pages, and creasing and scuffing to the front and back covers. According to the consignor, these signatures were originally obtained in New York City. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1009. Lauren Bacall.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bacall sandwiched between Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable, signed in black felt tip by Bacall. In fine condition.

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

(MB $100)

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1010. Lauren Bacall. Satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Bacall being embraced by Humphrey Bogart, signed in black felt tip by Bacall.

In fine condition, with faint, scattered areas of soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1015. Carroll Baker. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baker in a bikini, signed vertically in blue felt tip “Carroll Baker.” In fine condition, with a few creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1011. Lauren Bacall. Two

satin-finish photos: an 8 x 10 photo of Bacall striking a sultry pose signed in black felt tip; and a 10 x 8 photo of the actress perched upon a piano played

by Harry S. Truman, signed in silver ink “Lauren Bacall.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1012. Lauren Bacall. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Bacall sitting on a desk while talking to Humphrey Bogart, signed in black felt tip, “Lauren Bacall.” In very fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1013. Carroll Baker. Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baker as she appears in The Carpetbaggers, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light, scattered surface creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1014. Carroll Baker. Sensuous color satin-finish 8 x 12 photo of Baker showing some leg, signed vertically in-person in silver ink, “Carroll Baker.” In fine condition.

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

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Scarce almost scandalous portrait of the ‘Black Venus’ 1016. Josephine Baker. Extremely rare vintage mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of a topless Baker, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tom, from your Josie Baker, 1953.” In fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks and tiny pin holes to each corner. While racy portraits of Baker are available, few are quite as risque. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1017. Stanley Baker.

Glossy 10 x 8.25 photo of Baker in a track suit and towel, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and creases.

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

(MB $100)

1021. Brigitte Bardot. Provocative glossy 11 x 14 photo of a young Bardot playfully twirling, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1022. Batman: Lee Meriwether and Julie Newmar. Two

1018. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Two personal checks: one 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Lucille Ball Arnaz, payable to Andrew G. Hickox for $50.00, January 25, 1954; and one 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Desi Arnaz, payable to Desi Arnaz & Lucille Ball Arnaz for $550.00, January 3, 1955. In fine condition, with a small stain on the first check, and the expected cancellation stamps and holes, none of which affect the signatures. Accompanied by a color glossy of Ball and Arnaz. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200) 1019. Lucille Ball.

Color 14 x 11 lobby card for the 1946 Universal film Lover Come Back, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, “For Bob, Love Lucy.” In fine condition, with staple holes to each corner, and some mild border toning. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 11 x 14 photos, one of Meriwether and one of Newmar, the latter in color, in their famed, sultry roles as Cat Woman, each signed in black felt tip, “Meow! Sincerely, Lee Meriwether,” adding a sketch of a cat, and “You’re purr…fect, Julie Newmar.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1023. Anne Baxter.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 RKO promotional photo of Baxter in bed in Carnival Story, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Pierre, Anne Baxter.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases, including a light diagonal one through lower portion of image, and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Barrymore and Thalberg settle on screen credits for Rasputin 1020. John Barrymore. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, June 11, 1932.

Agreement between Barrymore and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation exercising an option in a previous agreement “for a sufficient period to enable us to complete the production of two feature photoplays…and that you will be given credit as co-star in connection with the first photoplay to be produced by us pursuant to the exercise of said option; provided, however, that if Ethel Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore appear in said first photoplay that either your name or her name shall appear first or second and this shall be decided by us.” Signed on the second page by Barrymore and also signed by Irving Thalberg. In very good condition, with torn punch and staple holes to top edge, intersecting folds, and toning to both pages, heavier to first page. Barrymore would star with his brother and sister later that year in Rasputin and the Empress, produced by Thalberg. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1024. Anne Baxter. Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo, with a Bud Fraker photographer stamp on the reverse, signed in black felt tip, “Best!

Anne Baxter.” Scattered surface creasing, dings and impressions, and light spots of soiling along the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1028. Ingrid Bergman. ALS in German, signed “Ingrid,” one page

both sides, 6 x 4, February 2, 1967. Untranslated letter to Raymond.

Central vertical crease, small spot of soiling to upper left, and a pencil notation along top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1025. Cecil Beaton.

1029. Ingrid Bergman. Vin-

Academy Award–winning British photographer and costume and production designer (1904–1980). ALS signed “Cecil,” on a 5.25 x 3.5 picture postcard, no date. Postcard to Anita Loos in Beaton’s difficult to decipher hand. In part; “Darling, I’m going to the Beverly Hills Hotel…and would appreciate it of you mind writing Louella & telling her I’m coming…Am just off to my 1st lecture.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1026. Warren Beatty.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Beatty from The Only Game in Town, signed and inscribed in-person in black ink “To Pierre—with best wishes, Warren Beatty.”

In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks, and some light rippling to left edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

tage glossy 8 x 10 United Artists publicity photo of Bergman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Tommy, Ingrid Bergman, 64.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing and marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1030. Ingrid Bergman. Volpe print, 8.25

x 10.5, picturing Ingrid Bergman from her 1944 film, Gaslight, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1027. Joan Bennett. Pretty

vintage glossy 11 x 14 photo of a doe-eyed Bennett in white, with an A. L. Whitey Schafer photographer stamp on the reverse, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, impressions and rubbing, and light paper loss to the corners. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1031. Milton Berle. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Mush,’ Sincerely, Milton Berle.”

In fine condition, with a few light surface marks, creases, and impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1034. Dan Blocker. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Blocker as his Bonanza character, ‘Hoss’ Cartwright, signed in black felt tip, “Very best always, Dan Blocker.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and impressions, some effecting the signature, corner creasing, a moderate area of paper loss to the bottom left edge, a few small tears to the top edge, and some light brushing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1032. Jacqueline Bisset.

Alluring glossy 8 x 10 photo of a sun-kissed Bisset, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1033. Bill Bixby. Vintage glossy

8 x 10 photo of Bixby and Nancy Sinatra, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “For Pierre—Bill Bixby.” In fine condition, with some irregular emulsion to lower portion of image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1035. Ann Blyth. Two different satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of the striking young actress, one capturing her running through a field of tall grass, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Ann Blyth,” and the other portraying an elegant, sophisticated Blyth swathed in chiffon, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

A scarce and highly coveted contract from his co-starring role in the 1938 gangster-themed melodrama ‘Crime School’ 1036. Humphrey Bogart. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March 2, 1938. Headed at the

top, “Crime School/WB, H. Bogart,” document reads, in full: “I hereby authorize Byron Foy hereinafter referred to as the ‘Producer,’ to pay to Motion Picture Relief Fund of America, Inc., an amount equal to one–half of one percent of each installment of salary or compensation payable to me for services rendered and/or to be rendered by me for said Producer, and to deduct the same from each installment of salary or compensation due me from said Producer. This instrument shall be effective as of March 2, 1938 and shall continue thereafter until written notice of the revocation hereof has been received from me by said Producer as well as by said Motion Picture Relief Fund of America, Inc.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Bogart. In very good condition, with several horizontal folds, a uniform shade of toning, with four light non-toned circles to page, and staple and pinholes to top. Bogie’s signature is crisp and bold.

Bogart was not yet a major star in 1938 but he was on his way when, as a contract player for Warner Bros., he was tapped for the film Crime School. He had already earned praise for his role as Duke Mantee in 1936’s The Petrified Forest—and famously making him a part of their very successful gangster pictures including Angels with Dirty Faces and The Return of Doctor X, before achieving superstardom as a leading man. His lack of ‘star power’ is apparent in promotional material for Crime School—the Dead End Kids received top billing over Bogart, with their typeface also larger than his in posters and advertising. Despite his hard-nosed persona, Bogie’s soft side is clear via his contribution here to the Motion Picture & Television Fund, a charitable organization providing assistance and care to those in the motion picture and television industries with limited or no resources. Any signed Bogart contract is very desirable, particularly one from early in his career. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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One-of-a-kind cast page from Bogart’s 1928 Philly performance of ‘Saturday’s Children’ 1037. Humphrey Bogart. Custom-

made cast page, 5.25 x 7.75, boldly signed in fountain pen by Humphrey Bogart, Ruth Gordon, and five other cast members of a January 26, 1928, performance of Saturday’s Children at the Adelphi Theatre in Philadelphia. The page is tipped into a hardcover copy of Maxwell Anderson’s play. The page rates fine condition with light toning and a brief collector notation at the bottom; the book rates otherwise fine with toning, mirroring of a Ruth Gordon image affixed to the title page, and some soiling to the boards. After a considerable struggle as an actor, Bogart achieved considerable recognition with his role in this comedy...an ironic start to a legendary career in drama.

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

Prime Casablanca-era Bogie portrait 1038. Humphrey Bogart. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Casablanca-era studio publicity photo of Bogart in a pin-stripe suit, with a large map in the background, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Norman, Sincerely, Humphrey Bogart.” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and surface marks and a small spot to emulsion in Bogart’s hairline. The increasing scarcity of signed Bogart images, paired with the time period of this portrait, are sure to appeal to any vintage Hollywood collector. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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1039. Ray Bolger. Very early

vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed and inscribed inperson in fountain pen “To:—Saul, Best always, Ray Bolger.” Reverse of photo bears collector’s stamp date of August 15, 1936, the date the signature was acquired. Scattered light bends and creases, a couple extending into facial area, and scattered light wear and rubbing to emulsion, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1040. Ward Bond.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Little Old New York, signed in green felt tip. Some creasing to each border, tack holes to each corner, repaired tear to left edge, surface impressions, and a date notation in another hand at bottom, otherwise very good condition.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Breathtaking portrait of the “It Girl”

1043. Clara Bow. Best known as the uninhibited flapper, she reached

the top as the ‘It Girl’ in 1927. With the advent of sound and the Depression’s unfavorable attitude towards Jazz-age extravagances, her popularity faded. Also adding to her problems were gambling debts, unpaid taxes, and several sensational public court battles involving alienation of affections and embezzlement (by her secretary). She then married cowboy star Rex Bell and retired from the screen at age 26. Plagued by personal crises, a weight problem, and mental instability, she never made another film. Lovely vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Clara Bow.” In fine condition, with light silvering to edges and background, trivial corner tip dings, and a bit of light soiling to top right corner. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1041. Ernest Borgnine. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Borgnine as Quinton McHale, signed in black felt tip, “Lt. Comdr. Quinton McHale, Ernest Borgnine.” In very fine condition.

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

1042. Frank Borzage.

Academy Award–winning director of Seventh Heaven and Bad Girl (1894–1962).

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Frank Borzage,” on an off-white 4.5 x 5 album page, with a small clipped portrait affixed under signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1044. Clara Bow. DS, one page,

8.5 x 11, April 9, 1928. Confirmation between Bow and the paramount Famous Lasky Corporation suspending her employment for a period of 60 days due to her illness.

Signed at the bottom by Bow as accepting the terms. Uniform shade of toning, punch holes to top edge, large “COPY” stamp across text, and some light creases, otherwise fine condition. Bow is not common in documents, as we have offered only three previously. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1045. Fannie Brice. Vintage

sepia textured-finish 8 x 10 photo of a young Brice in a black lace dress, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Van, With best wishes, Fannie Brice, Follies 1920.” A light corner crease, mild toning, and silvering to the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1049. Billie Burke. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Burke and Farren Soutar in The Belle of Mayfair, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with moderately irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1046. Lenny Bruce. Pioneering

American stand-up comic (1925–1966) whose frank, sometimes “obscene” commentary on a variety of taboo subjects made him one of the most controversial yet popular performers of the 1950s and 1960s. He died of a morphine overdose at the age of 40. Bank check, 6 x 2.75, filled out and signed

by Bruce, payable to Marilyn Edmondson for $50.00, March 24, 1965. In fine condition, with expected stamps and cancellation holes, none affecting the clean signature area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1050. Billie Burke. Pretty vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Bernie Moon with warmest regards, Billie Burke Ziegfeld,” adding “in remembrance,’” in the lower right. In fine condition, with a couple creases to lower left corner, light hairline creases to upper left, and some light rubbing to finish. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1047. Yul Brynner. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Brynner in The King and I, signed in black felt tip.

Light, scattered surface marks and creases, tiny pin hole to bottommost edge, and some mild fading to the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1051. Carol Burnett. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo of the smiling actress, signed in black felt tip “Love, Carol Burnett.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1048. Billie Burke. Lovely vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in fountain pen, “with all good wishes, Billie Burke 1938.” In fine condition, with a couple slight corner tip bends and light silvering along top edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1052. Richard Burton. Ink signature,

“Richard Burton,” on an off-white 6 x 4 card.

In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1053. Richard Burton. Color vintage

Cagney’s memories of playing George M. Cohan: “I can understand the mystery involved in the final script of ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy.’ The Epstein boys were responsible for most of the re-write”

glossy 3.5 x 3.5 candid photo of Burton in a car with a cigarette in his mouth, signed in red felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and finger prints, and a slight indent towards the lower bottom corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1056. James Cagney. TLS signed “Jim

The horror masterpiece that introduced the twist ending 1054. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Three vin-

tage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photos featuring Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, and Lil Dagover, each signed in fountain pen by the respective actor or actress pictured. Photos are affixed to an 11 x 17 cardstock promotional photo of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Irregular ink adhesion, brushing and light contrast to Werner Krauss’s signature, with a light scratch running through the end of the signature, mild toning to the bottom left edge of Conrad Veidt’s photo, and slight irregular ink adhesion to Lil Dagover’s signature, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1055. Susan Cabot. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo of Cabot in chiffon and diamonds, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Anna Marie, A charming girl–My best to you~Sincerely, Susan Cabot.” In fine condition, with central horizontal mark running through the image, not affecting the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

C.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, Verney Farm letterhead, August 27, 1979. Cagney writes an admirer.

In part: “I can understand the mystery involved in the final script of ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy.’ The Epstein boys were responsible for most of the re-write. There is no reason for you to know that, or through the shooting scripts there were interpolations by actors and directors concerned with it. Curtiz did have very little to do with that, as his knowledge of English was very spare...and the Epstein boys put his name in in place of their own as a favor to a friend…The crying that I used in the death scene with Papa, just seemed to do the finishing off of what was in the script. I believe I told you in my other letter to you about Mr. Cohan sending out his lawyer friend, of 300 pounds and Boston Irish, to sit in judgment on what was in the finished product…after 20 minutes…the lower man was in tears. We knew then we had his complete approval. There were many things which dropped into the script. But that was true of all our jobs for some of us. Curtiz, to answer your questions about him, wore his coat of many colors rather well, and he was most unhappy when off the set. I used to say there was no such person as Curtiz, but only Curtiz the director. I understand they would actually take the camera from him to keep him from going on for 24 hours of straight shooting. He was truly fanatical. I understand he had no life off the set.” In fine condition, with intersecting horizontal and vertical folds.

A unique firsthand perspective of Cagney’s Academy Award-winning role, brimming with colorful anecdotes including being placed under the microscope by Cohan’s “lawyer friend, of 300 pounds and Boston Irish,” the contributions by ‘script doctors,’ Julius J. Epstein and Philip G. Epstein, and the intensity of director Michael Curtiz who “wore his coat of many colors rather well, and he was most unhappy when off the set.” Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

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1062. Yakima Canutt. Hollywood’s most

1057. James Cagney. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of the middle-aged actor, signed in blue felt tip, “J. Cagney.”

Scattered creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition.

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

1058. James Cagney. Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

renown stuntman and action director (1895– 1986), he was responsible for the direction of famed action scenes in Spartacus, Ben-Hur, and the first live action Disney films. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Canutt perorming a horse fall, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Henry–with best wishes, Yakima Canutt.” In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing, and a more pronounced crease on the lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1063. Martine Carol. Vintage

3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge French postcard photo, signed in aqua blue fountain pen. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1059. Michael Caine. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Caine as Gonville Bromhead in Zulu, signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Michael Caine.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1064. Casablanca.

1060. Michael Caine. Vintage

glossy 9.5 x 7 photo of Caine from early in his career, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “Para Pierre de Michael Caine.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1061. Rory Calhoun. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 MGM promotional photo for The Hired Gun, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “To Peter, Again thanks, Rory Calhoun.” In fine condition, with a bit of light contrast to portions of inscription and a few scattered surface marks.

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

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Two photos: debonair glossy 8 x 10 of Paul Henreid, signed in black felt tip; and a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Trude Berliner, signed in ink in the bottom border.

In overall fine condition, with vertical surface marks on the postcard and mild silvering to the darker areas of the image, and irregular ink adhesion to the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1065. Casablanca. Two signatures: vintage fountain pen signature, “Leonid Kinksey,” on a tan 3.75 x 1.25 slip; and a blue ballpoint signature, “Madeleine LeBeau,” on a white 4 x 1.5 card. Matted with a photo of the two from the movie, as well as a smaller photo featuring the movie title, to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1066. Casablanca: Madeleine LeBeau. French actress

1069. Child Stars. Six

photos: three glossy 8 x 10 photos, two signed in blue felt tip by Cammie King of Gone With the Wind and one signed in black felt tip Mary Ann Jackson of the Our Gang comedies; two glossy 10 x 8 photos, one signed in blue felt tip by King and the other signed in black felt tip by Karolyn Grimes of It’s a Wonderful Life; and a cardstock 10 x 8 composite photo of Spanky McFarland, signed in black felt tip. Both King and Grimes have added their character names to each image. In fine condition, with light corner creases and a few surface impressions. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic romantic drama, Casablanca. She is also the last surviving cast member. Laser-print 8 x 10 cardstock photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “a ‘Souvenir’ di Casablanca, Madeleine LeBeau.”

In fine condition, with a grainy appearance to the image. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1070. Jill Clayburgh. Glossy 7 x 9.25 photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Pierre, Love, Jill Clayburgh.” Some stray ink marks and flecks, and some irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1071. James Coburn. Glossy 10 x 8

1067. Charlie Chaplin. Vintage fountain pen signature,

“Best wishes, Charlie Chaplin,” on a light yellow 5.5 x 3.25 trimmed album page. In fine condition, with a bit of trivial soiling, and some light creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1068. Chicago World Fair. Four

items: three fountain pen signatures, two of Sally Rand and one of Lillian Anderson on individual album pages; and a 4.25 x 6.75 promotional flyer for an appearance by Rand at the Petroleum Club in Texas, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Robert, Sally Rand.” In overall very good condition, with several pin holes and a central horizontal crease to the photo and edge toning and collector notations to the album pages. According to the consignor, the signatures were originally obtained at the 19331934 Century of Progress in Chicago. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Warner Bros. publicity photo from The Last of Sheila, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1072. Claudette Colbert.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To– Barrett Chaiken, Most Sincerely, Claudette Colbert.” In very good condition, with scattered surface impressions and creasing, and a small tear to the left and right edges, and a faint stain above the inscription. The condition of the photo does not detract from the bold, vibrant signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1077. Gary Cooper.

1073. Claudette Colbert.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gary Cooper,” on an off-white 5 x 3 Naval Air Auxiliary card. In fine condition.

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

(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 three-quarter length photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some fingerprint smudges to the gloss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1074. Joan Collins. Sultry

satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Collins posing in front of a pyramid, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1075. Gary Cooper. DS,

two onionskin pages, 8.5 x 11, November 15, 1957.

Agreement b e t w e e n Cooper and Ashton Productions Inc., establishing Cooper’s salary at $100,000 for being an associate producer on the upcoming film, The Border Jumpers, and arranging payment options for Cooper. Signed on the second page

by Cooper. Punch holes to top of pages, some light creases and toning, and a couple chips to top edge of second page, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1076. Gary Cooper.

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, “To Louise, Gary Cooper,” on a light green 6 x 4.5 album page, with a collector’s notation along top edge. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1078. Gary Cooper. Vintage

satin-finish 3 x 5 Warner Brothers photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Gary Cooper, to the readers of Van Thayact.” In fine condition, with some surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I’m so grateful to you, Vincent, for bringing me home from the hospital” 1079. Joan Crawford.

TLS signed “Joan,” one page, 6.25 x 7, personal l e tte r h e a d , July 24, 1964. Letter to director Vincent Sherman. In part: “I’m so grateful to you, Vincent, for bringing me home from the hospital. It was a precious thing for you to do. I loved seeing you too—you are always so helpful when I need you.” In fine condition.

Crawford was treated so poorly by Bette Davis and Robert Aldrichon on the set of her 1964 film Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte, Crawford quit the production claiming she was ill. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1080. Jeanne Crain. Glossy 8

x 10 promotional photo for City of Bad Men, signed and inscribed in green felt tip, “To George—All my best, Jeanne Crain.” In very good condition, with some light surface creases, impressions, and dings, a few tears and paper loss to the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1082. Joan Crawford. Stern

Volpe print, 8.25 x 10.5, picturing Joan Crawford from her 1945 film, Mildred Pierce, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition with a few bends and creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1083. Joan Crawford.

Three matte-finish 5 x 7 photos, each featuring a head-and-shoulders shot of Crawford draped in lush evening gowns and jewelry, and all signed and inscribed in blue ink, “To Joe, from Joan Crawford.” In fine condition, with light, uniform toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1084. Bing Crosby.

Hypnotic image of the Queen of the Movies

1081. Joan Crawford. Captivating vintage sepia textured pearl-finish 10 x 13 photo of Crawford looking over her shoulder, credited to Clarence Sinclair Bull, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Clifton, Great admiration and affection, Joan.” In very good condition, with a crease near the facial area and light creasing to the bottom left corner, mild discoloration to the lower left of the image, a few tiny spots of ink to the facial area and just above the inscription, moderate contrast to the signature and light skipping to the ink due to the texture of the finish. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Vintage sepia mattefinish 7.25 x 9.5 closeup photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To my friend Alice, Sincerely, Bing Crosby.”

In fine condition, with a single tack hole to each corner tip, with one more to bottom edge, all of which could be matted out, and a bit of trivial soiling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1085. Tony Curtis.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Curtis bathing under the watchful eye of Marilyn Monroe in Some Like It Hot, signed in-person in blue felt tip by Curtis.

In very fine condition.

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

(MB $100)

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1086. Fifi D’Orsay. Vin-

tage pearl-finish close-up photo of D’Orsay, trimmed to a size of 7.5 x 9.5, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To beautiful ‘Kathrine,’ It was nice to meet you. Your friend, Fifi D’Orsay.” A few scattered surface marks, trimming as noted, some silvering to the darker areas of the image, and some light brushing to one letter of the signature, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1087. Helmut Dantine. Vintage matte-fin-

ish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To you Charles, Helmut Dantine.” Scattered creases, mainly to edges and corners, otherwise fine condition.

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

(MB $100)

Stunning image of a tragic talent 1089. Dorothy Dandridge. Beautiful and

talented African-American actress (1922– 1965) who earned an Academy Award nomination for her leading role in the 1954 film Carmen Jones. She died of a drug overdose at the age of 42. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with light corner creasing. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1090. Jane Darwell. Jovial vintage glossy 8 x 9.5 photo of Darwell in nurse garb, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Say Stan–How am I doin’? Sailor–Jane Darwell.”

In fine condition, with light surface rippling to emulsion and a stray ink mark to the top left corner. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

National Corporate Fund for Dance thank you letter from Ailey, Baryshnikov, and Joffrey 1088. Dance. TLS, two pages, 8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10, National

Corporate Fund for Dance letterhead, January 15, 1982. Letter to a contributor. In part: “Last year was a year of change for all of us.

With the general operating support we receive from you through The National Corporate Fund for Dance, Inc. we are addressing the challenge of the time. America remains the world leader in dance.

We have the finest dance companies and dancers, as well as the most creative artists…As the artistic directors of the seven constituent dance companies of The National Corporate Fund for Dance, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for your leadership support this year. With your interest and support in the year ahead we will continue to bring great live and television performances to millions of Americans.” Signed on the second page in ink and felt tip by Alvin Ailey, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Robert Joffrey, Gerald Arpino [co-founder of the Joffrey Ballet], Eliot Feld, Merce Cunningham, Lew Christensen and Michael Smuin of the San Francisco Ballet, and Paul Taylor. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1091. Bette Davis.

Great glossy 8 x 10 fulllength photo of Davis sitting on a stone wall and wearing a patterned dress, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light edge wear and creases and some scattered surface marks.

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

(MB $100)

1095. Sammy Davis, Jr. Sammy Davis, Jr. at the Cocoanut Grove

album boldly signed inside in black felt tip “All my best, Sammy Davis, Jr.” In fine condition, with light toning, a few spots of soiling, and a couple creases. The record is included. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1092. Bette Davis. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of Davis in a grandiose hoop skirt, signed in black felt tip, “Bette Davis.” In fine condition.

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

1096. Doris Day. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Day in a bathing suit showcasing her long legs, signed in black felt tip, “love, Doris Day.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1097. Doris Day. Two satin-finish

1093. Sammy Davis, Jr. Business check, 7

x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Davis, Jr., “Sammy Davis, Jr.,” payable to Earl Jolly Brown for $412.15, April 3, 1981. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with a cancellation stamp only lightly affecting a few letters of the signature, and some faint spots of brushing to the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1094. Sammy Davis, Jr. Vintage matte-finish

8 x 9.5 photo of Sammy perched on a directors chair bearing his name, signed in felt tip, “My Best, Sammy Davis, Jr.” In fine condition, with clipped corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 x 10 photos, one featuring a young Day sitting atop a piano in a little black costume, signed in blue felt tip, and a color image of Day about to take her bike for a spin, signed in black felt tip, each signed, “with love, Doris Day. In fine condition.”

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1098. Doris Day. Color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Day before a background of blooming daisies, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

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

1099. Robert DeNiro and Martin Scorsese. Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of DeNiro as the gun-wielding Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver, signed in-person in blue felt tip by DeNiro and Scorsese. In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing and possible trimming to the sides.

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

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“Your letter has been close to me all during Cleopatra’s struggle to find a man she could trust” 1100. Cecil B. deMille. ALS

signed “Cecil,” one page, 6.5 x 10.25, personal letterhead, May 29, 1934. DeMille responds to a letter from “Aileen.” In full: “Your letter has been close to me all during Cleopatra’s struggle to find a man she could trust, and the little emblem of perfection also was with me every day. But before I answer your letter I want another from you explaining what you mean by—‘the things you’ve done for me…India’ and ‘India has been draining you dry.’ Then I will answer the first—if you still want the answer.” In fine condition, with DeMille having crossed out one word, some wrinkling, and a bit of fading to a couple of words. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1103. Marlene Dietrich. Glossy

8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1104. Marlene Dietrich. Risque

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich in a sheer Egyptian outfit, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light creases and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1101. William Desmond.

King of the Silent Serials. Starting in dramatic parts, he soon made the transition to westerns and action serials, and became a major western star. With the advent of sound, Desmond was almost 50 years old, and was soon relegated to supporting roles. He continued making films into the 1940s. Debonair vintage sepia matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of Desmond posing in a tuxedo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Miller, With a lot of good luck, From Bill Desmond.”

Double matted to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fine condition, with silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1105. Directors. Four items: three fountain pen signatures clipped from documents, ranging in size from 2.5 x 1.25 to 3.50 x 1.25, each mounted on an 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the respective director pictured. Signers are: Edmund Goulding, Elia Kazan, and George Fitzmaurice; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of director Billy Wilder, signed in black felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1102. Marlene Dietrich. Mesmerizing

vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Dietrich, signed vertically in green fountain pen. In fine condition, with some trivial corner creasing and light brushing to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1106. Robert Donat.

Vintage glossy 5.25 x 6.75 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Robert Donat.” In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks and dings, and light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1107. Ann Doran. Lovely matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of Doran draped in feathers and pearls, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Jess, With special thanks for the joy of a long friendship, Ann Doran.”

In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing and two faint paperclip impressions towards the top left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1111. Kirk Douglas. Glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Douglas, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing and a faint stain towards the bottom border. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1112. Melvyn Douglas. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actor in formal attire, signed and inscribed in-person in fountain pen “To Pierre, Melvyn Douglas.” Some scattered light creases and surface marks, light edge wear, and some mild contrast to portion of inscription, otherwise fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1108. Kirk Douglas and Jean Simmons. Color glossy 8 x 10

photo of Douglas and Simmons from Spartacus, signed in black felt tip by Douglas and in blue felt tip by Simmons. In fine condition.

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

1113. Dracula: Bela Lugosi and Helen Chandler. Vintage fountain pen

1109. Kirk Douglas.

Glossy 10 x 8 United Artists promotional photo for The Devil’s Disciple, signed and inscribed in blue ink “Pour Pierre, Kirk Douglas.” In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

signatures, “Lugosi Bela” and “Helen Chandler, Merry Christmas! Dec. 1932,” on individual 5 x 4 album pages.

Each star has added a brief inscription, with Lugosi’s being in his native Hungarian.

Matted with a colorized image of the duo from Dracula to an overall size of 16.75 x 19. In fine condition. From the estate of movie hair stylist Lily Dirigo, who counted many Hollywood stars among her friends and clients. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1110. Kirk Douglas.

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Douglas as a boxer, signed in-person in blue felt tip, “Kirk Douglas.”

In fine condition, with light, scattered surface rubbing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1114. Dracula: David Manners. Actor (1900–1998) best

known as the hero John Harker opposite Bela Lugosi in the 1931 film Dracula. Eerie 7.75 x 10.25 book photo of Lugosi’s Dracula descending a staircase, signed in the lower border in green ink, “David Manners played in [Dracula] as John Harker.” In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1115. Jimmy Durante. Vintage

1119. Clint Eastwood. Satin-

matte-finish 7.25 x 9 photo of a jovial Durante set within a larger, shadowed profile image, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Jere Hagman, a pleasure, Jimmy Durante.” Double matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

finish 11 x 14 photo of Eastwood as Dirty Harry leaning on a parking meter, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1116. Dan Duryea. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Chuck, Dan Duryea.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1121. Nelson Eddy.

1117. Clint Eastwood.

Color glossy 10 x 14 photo from The Outlaw Josey Wales, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1118. Clint Eastwood.

Glossy 14 x 10 photo from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, signed in blue felt tip.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Easy Rider.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed in blue felt tip

by Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda, who adds “Captain America,” and in black felt tip by Nicholson. In fine condition, with light brushing to Jack Nicholson’s signature.

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

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Eddy perusing a comic book, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Barbara Murray, Best wishes, Nelson Eddy.” In very good condition, with scattered surface marks and creasing, tack holes to each corner, and some discoloration to the background. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1122. Barbara Eden. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Eden as Jeannie emulating a magic carpet ride with Larry Hagman, signed in black felt tip, “Barbara Eden, ‘Jeannie.’” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1123. Barbara Eden. Color

glossy 11 x 14 photo as Jeannie, signed in blue felt tip “Barbara Eden, Jeannie.” In fine condition.

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

1124. Anita Ekberg. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of Ekberg posing in front of some tribal masks, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and creases.

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

1125. Taina Elg. Vintage heavyweight glossy 8 x 10 photo of Elg with a ribbon in her hair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Richard, Best Wishes from Taina Elg.” A crease atop her hair, a few light bends, and two paperclip impressions at the top, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1127. Madge Evans.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed in fountain pen “Madge Evans.” In fine condition, with some light creases, corner bends, and scuff marks.

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

(MB $100)

1128. Peter Falk.

Glossy 8 x 10 Warner Bros. promotional photo from Robin and the Seven Hoods, signed and inscribed in-person in black ink “To Pierre, Peter Falk.” In fine condition, with a couple light surface creases and edge dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I can—and sometimes feel I’d like to—end it all up here, where God forsook the world and left it to its own devices”

1126. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. ALS, one page both sides, 7.25

x 11, July 31. To his friend, Roland, signed, “Doug.” In part: “I’m touched! I’m touched by being the recipient of the only two letters you’ve written in X years…I’m distressed to hear of your dentist troubles—arthritis (or whatever) trouble and of your possible return to N.Y. I am more distressed than I can say to learn of your enforced temperance. Taken all in all—with you having gone so completely to need my genital organs withered by inactivity and the forced consumption of saltpeter—I fail to see what there is for me to come back for. I can—and sometimes feel I’d like to—end it all up here, where God forsook the world and left it to its own devices. My conscience is as clear as can be expected–I’ve no outstanding debts except to the Government and Dr. Corbett ($25)—so why not?…

So cheers, my lad, I’m keeping a stuff upper lip—if nothing else.

And I pray that my martyrdom up here will be rewarded by finding you still ensconced in the Tinsel City on my return.” In very good condition, with surface creasing and wrinkling, heavier along the edges, and toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1129. W. C. Fields. Quick vintage

pencil signature, “W. C. Fields,” on a light green 2.5 x 1.25 album page, affixed to a lightly-lined off-white sheet of the same size, in turn affixed to an off-white 4.75 x 4.5 clipped album page. In very good condition, with light scattered creasing, show-through from mounting adhesive on reverse, a rough edge and a small tear to the right edge of the larger page, a few faint pencil notations in another hand, and a small clipped portion at the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

11 3 0 . P e t e r Finch. Vintage

9.25 x 7 photo of Finch across from Audrey Hepburn in The Nun’s Story, signed and inscribed in-person in blue ink “For Pierre, Peter Finch.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Flynn and Sinatra… back to back

1131. Errol Flynn and Frank Sinatra. Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Errol Flynn,” and “Frank Sinatra,” on opposite sides of light green 6 x 4.5 album page. Collector’s notations along top indicate Flynn’s signature was acquired on February 18, 1952, with Sinatra’s acquired the next day. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

While overseas in 1953 filming The Master of Ballantrae, Flynn desperately tries to manage his tax scandal 1132. Errol Flynn. ALS, one page both sides, 5.5 x 9, Grand Hotel Duomo, Milan letterhead, July 13, 1953. Letter addressed to “Jud.” In part: “In response to your question in yours of 7th July, concerning Ziffren & Wilkenfeld I definitely do not want them to handle the tax hearing for me & would much prefer you to do so. Concerning your fees for this will you please refer to Mahon who’s in Rome. By this time you will have talked to Pat, who I firmly believe may be able to cement the relations and deals you have made with the Int. Rev.” Scattered light creases and wrinkles, a couple of very faint stains, and a couple pencil notations to top edge, otherwise fine condition.

During the time of this letter, Flynn found himself at the center of a federal tax debacle; after having lost a million dollars to the thieving hands of his trusted business manager, the matinee idol was the target for hungry tax collectors looking for a mountain of back payments. After leaving the states in 1953 for Milan, Italy, where he desperately tried to breathe life back into his career with the film, The Master of Ballantrae, he attempted to gain control over the situation back home: “In response to your question...concerning Ziffren & Wilkenfeld I definitely do not want them to handle the tax hearing for me & would much prefer you to do so.” Flynn references Barry Mahon, who was his personal manager at the time, and his third and last wife, Patrice Wymore: “By this time you will have talked to Pat, who I firmly believe may be able to cement the relations and deals you have made with the Int. Rev.” This letter marks a distressed, desperate time in Flynn’s career—his hedonistic lifestyle and superfluous spending would ultimately prove to be his downfall.

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

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1135. Henry Fonda.

1133. Errol Flynn. Personal check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Flynn, payable to his second wife, Nora Eddington Flynn, for $100.00, February 28, 1946. In fine condition, with a light brush to last name of signature, central vertical fold, small pencil notation, and expected cancellation holes. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Vintage glossy 8.25 x 7.5 photo of Fonda from Twelve Angry Men, signed and inscribed inperson in fountain pen “To Pierre—With all my best wishes—Henry Fonda.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges and scattered creases and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1136. Joan Fontaine. Sultry

glossy 11 x 14 photo of Fontaine sitting seductively on a sofa, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1137. Joan Fontaine. Two different 8

x 10 photos of Fontaine: a glossy image of the actress framed by a huge wreath, signed in black felt tip, and the other with her Suspicion co-star, Cary Grant, signed in black felt tip by Fontaine. In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing to the glossy photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1138. Lynn Fontanne. Dramatic vin-

Debonair oversized Flynn portrait

1134. Errol Flynn. Dashing vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.75

photo of Flynn in a pinstripe suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Heavy, with all the best, Errol Flynn.” A few scattered light creases and ripples, tack holes to edges and corner tips, and a few trivial spots, otherwise fine condition.

Oversized photos of classic Hollywood actors and actresses are highly coveted by collectors. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

tage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black ink, “Yours Sincerely, Lynn Fontanne.” In very good condition, with a uniform shade of toning, light areas of foxing, silvering to some of the darker areas of the image, and mild contrast to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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The Baron is “up to my eyes in work” at the famed Green Room Club

1139. Glenn Ford. Glossy 8.5

x 10.25 promotional photo for So Ends Our Night, signed in blue felt tip, “Glenn Ford.” Light surface creasing, irregular emulsion along the right edge, and a small tack hole at the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1143. Frankenstein: Frederick Kerr. British

1140. Bob Fosse. Glossy 8 x

10 United Artists publicity photo of Fosse from 1974, signed and inscribed in-person in black felt tip “To Pierre, Bob Fosse.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and impressions.

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

1141. Anne Francis.

Three color glossy 8 x 10 full-length photos of Francis, each signed in black felt tip, adding a brief sentiment to two of the photos. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

Little Maria meets Frankenstein’s monster

character actor (1858–1933), best remembered for the role of old Baron Frankenstein in 1931’s classic, Frankenstein. ALS signed “Fred Kerr,” two pages, 4.25 x 6.75. A letter to his dear friend, Katie Pettitt, on Green Room Club stationery. In part: “Milk Street Soho is a good place. Forgive my not having written yesterday. I am up to my eyes in work. When you are in town shopping do come & look me up…” Matted with a photo of Kerr as Baron Frankenstein, to an overall size of 11 x 14. In very good condition, with light surface marks, a uniform shade of toning, scattered foxing on the second page with a few remnants of repair tape, and a small stray pencil mark on the top right corner of the first page. Founded in 1877, the Green Room Club was an establishment that catered to actors and notables, where Kerr would have likely found himself surrounded by such luminaries as Henry Irving, Bram Stoker, Edmund Gwenn, C. Aubrey Smith, W. S. Gilbert, and William Terriss. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1142. Frankenstein: Marilyn Harris. Child

actor (1924–1999) best remembered for her role as ‘Little Maria’ in Frankenstein (1931). In arguably the film’s most memorable scene, originally cut from the film’s release, she meets the fugitive monster beside a riverbank and charms the monster with her innocence, only to be accidentally and tragically drowned by the monster. Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Maria and the Monster in Frankenstein, signed in blue felt tip, “Best Wishes, Marilyn Harris, ‘Little Maria.’” In fine condition, with some scattered light creases. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1144. William Frawley. American actor

(1887–1966) most wellknown for his role as landlord Fred Mertz in I Love Lucy. Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed in blue ballpoint, “Best wishes from Bill Frawley.” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and dings. An uncommon uninscribed example.

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

(MB $200)

1145. Jean Gabin. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 20th Century Fox photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with heavy surface creasing and impressions, and some irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1146. Clark Gable. Person-

al check, 8.25 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed

by Gable, payable to Bel-Air Country Club for $171.59, February 14, 1949. Vertical fold (away from signature) and usual ink and punch cancellations (the latter touching “C”), otherwise fine condition.

Double matted with a satin-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Gable and a small plaque to an overall size of 14 x 18. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Alluring Garland portrait

1148. Judy Garland. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Garland circa A Star is Born era with chin perched in hand, boldly signed and inscribed in-person vertically in fountain pen.

Scattered creasing towards the top of the image, toning along the edges, and some mild emulsion, otherwise fine condition.

Signed portraits of this iconic screen legend are always in demand, with this one being exceptionally crisp and bearing one of the boldest signatures you will find. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1147. Judy Garland. Partly-printed DS on MGM letterhead,

signed “Judy Garland,” one-page 7 x 10.25, February 11, 1944.

An agreement between Garland and Loew’s Incorporated granting permission “at the request of the Victory Committee, to appear on ‘COMMAND PERFORMANCE’ on Saturday evening, February 12,1944, upon condition, however, that such services shall not be deemed to be rendered by you under our contract with you dated August 28, 1940, and that no compensation shall be payable to you by us in connection therewith.” Nicely triple-matted and framed with an attractive book photo capturing Garland during the same time period as the document was signed, to an overall size of 22.5 x 18. In fine condition, with two filing holes to top edge and signature a shade or two light. Originally from the estate of Hollywood writer and producer, John Aylesworth. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Garland re-enlists the services of her Hollywood agent—only to be dropped eight months later 1149. Judy Garland. DS, two pages both sides, 8.5 x 11, November 20, 1947. Standard AFRA exclusive agency contract between Garland and Phil Berg-Bert Allenberg Inc., for a period of three years. Signed on the final page in fountain pen by Garland. Punch holes to top edge, scattered light toning and soiling, a couple pencil notations on first page, and a few wrinkles, otherwise fine condition. This contract was drawn mere months after Garland’s first suicide attempt. Only eight months later, her relationship with Berg-Bert Allenberg came to a screeching halt after she was unable to complete the filming of Barkleys of Broadway. She would make her triumphant return in the aptly-titled 1954 hit, A Star Is Born. This document represents Berg-Bert Allenberg’s last effort to retain their beloved, tumbling star. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1150. Janet Gaynor.

1152. John Gielgud.

Vintage matte-finish 10.5 x 13.25 photo of Gaynor framed in frills, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To W. C. Gehring, With best wishes, your Janet Gaynor.” Light corner creasing, a few trivial spots of paper loss, trimmed edges, and mild silvering to the darker areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1151. John Gielgud.

Captivating glossy 7 x 9 photo of Gielgud as Hamlet, signed in blue ink, “John Gielgud, Hamlet, New York, 1936–37.”

Scattered surface creasing and impressions, a uniform block of toning over the lower portion of the image, and some rippling to emulsion, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Vintage glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Gielgud from early in his career, signed in fountain pen, “John Gielgud 1934.”

Photo appears to be affixed to a slightly larger board and framed to an overall size of 8.5 x 11.

In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1153. John Gilbert.

Silent film star (1897– 1936) who rivaled Valentino at the box office, but was unable to make the transition to talkies.

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some light corner tip creases and a couple trivial surface marks.

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

(MB $100)

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A kind word to shady MGM executive Eddie Mannix

1154. Samuel Goldwyn. Film

producer and cofounder of MGM (1879–1974). TLS signed “Sam,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 18, 1947. Letter to Eddie Mannix. In full: “I appreciate your sending me such a nice note as you know, and always have known, what a deep affection I have for you.” In fine condition, with some mild edge toning. Mannix was a vice president of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and reputedly connected to the underworld. He was rumored to be complicit in cover-ups involving the deaths of Three Stooges founder Ted Healy as well as Superman actor George Reeves, with whom his second wife Toni Mannix had a long open affair. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1157. Gone With the Wind: Olivia de Havilland. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo featuring a scene from Gone With the Wind, signed in light blue fountain pen, “All The Best, Olivia de Havilland.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1158. Gone With the Wind: Olivia de Havilland. Glossy 8

x 10 photo of de Havilland in her Gone With the Wind role, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

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

1155. Gone With the Wind: Olivia de Havilland. Glossy

11 x 14 photo of the actress in her Gone With the Wind role, signed in blue felt tip, “Olivia de Havilland, ‘Melanie.’” In very condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1156.

Gone With the Wind: Butterfly McQueen. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of McQueen in her Prissy costume, signed in black felt tip, “Butterfly McQueen as ‘Prissy’ of David Selznick’s movie ‘G.W.T.W.’” In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks, including a horizontal mark that runs across the body of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1159. Gone With the Wind: Rutherford and McQueen.

Two items: commemorative cover, 9.5 x 4, bearing a cachet honoring the 50th anniversary of Gone With the Wind and Margaret Mitchell, signed in black ink, “Ann Rutherford ‘Carreen’”; and a personal check, filled out and signed by Butterfly McQueen, payable to Sano’s for $20.00, dated August 21, 1991. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1160. Betty Grable. TLS,

one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, January 28, 1968. Grable sends thanks for some photos. In part: “It is always pleasant to be remembered on special occasions and I thank you, most sincerely, for your Christmas Greetings, your complimentary letter and for the snapshots which you so kindly made of me.” Some scattered edge and corner creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1161. Gloria Grahame. Two attractive

glossy 4 x 5 photos of Grahame, each signed in purple felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1162. Cary Grant.

Vintage ballpoint signature, “Cary Grant,” on a light pink 6 x 4.5 album page, with a phone number written under the signature in another hand, and collector’s notations along top edge. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1164. Sydney Greenstreet and George Raft. Two pencil

signatures, “My Best, George Raft,” and “Sydney Greenstreet” penned on each side of a yellow 6.25 x 2.25 album page. Light surface impressions, a spot of soiling, and a bit of trivial paper loss to the edge that was attached to the binder, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1165. D. W. Griffith.

Trailblazing filmmaker (1875–1948) who directed a number of important early classics, including Intolerance (1916) and the iconic (and still-controversial) Birth of a Nation (1915).

His innovative use of the fledgling medium resulted in a repertoire and vocabulary of film technique that remains influential to this day. Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Syeline, D. W. Griffith,” on a pale pink 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with mild edge toning. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1166. Huntz Hall. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a suit-wearing Hall sporting a turned up baseball cap, signed in blue felt tip, “Huntz Sach Hall.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

California driver’s license of the debonair silver screen legend 1163. Cary Grant. DS, one page both sides, 5 x 4, stampdated December 28, 1938. California operator’s license, filled out and signed twice by Grant. Grant’s personal information is filled out in type, including his birthdate, address, and physical characteristics, signing twice in black ink as the licensee and again as the applicant. License also bears a large right thumbprint of Grant, with reverse bearing pencil notations regarding his eye exam as well as the results of his law and driving exam. In fine condition. A very personal, one-of-a-kind item from one of classic Hollywood’s leading men, who was quite busy in 1938 making Bringing Up Baby and Holiday, alongside Katharine Hepburn. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1167. Cedric Hardwicke. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hardwicke in character from Nicholas Nickleby, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ronald, Cedric Hardwicke.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks, mild edge curling, and some light rippling along left edge. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Large and desirable signature from the original blond bombshell 1168. Jean Harlow. Legendary screen actress (1911–1937), known for her unique sex appeal and her distinctive platinum blonde hairdo, who died of renal failure at the age of 26. Rare vintage pencil signature, “Sincerely, Jean Harlow,” on an off-white 3.75 x 3.5 slip affixed to a 6 x 4.25 off-white album page. Uniform shade of toning, some small areas of adhesive residue to edges (none affecting signature), and a bit of trivial soiling, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned 8 x 10 photo of the actress lying on a bear skin rug. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1169. Julie Harris. Glossy 11 x 14 photo of Harris being held

by James Dean in East of Eden, signed in black felt tip by Harris. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1170. Gabby Hayes.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Gabby Hayes,” on a pink 5.25 x 4.5 album page, with a small clipped photo and collector’s notation to lower right. In fine condition.

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

(MB $100)

1171. Susan Hayward. Vintage pencil

signature,”Susan Hayward,” on an off-white 8.25 x 3.75 album page.

Uniform shade of toning around the edges, a trivial area of soiling, and a stray pencil mark, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hayworth and Welles make their mark on the Brown Derby 1172. Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. Original dinner menu from the Brown Derby restaurant, 9.5 x 13, signed vertically on the back cover in pencil by Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold, two mild tears and a point of separation along the fold. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Hayworth’s one-and-only 1947 passport—the one that took her to the French Riviera and into the arms of Prince Aly Khan 1173. Rita Hayworth. Rita Hay-

worth’s personal passport, number 20917, issued on February 28, 1947. Passport measures 3.75 x 6, and contains her typed personal information on the third page, signed at the bottom “Margarita Carmen Welles.” Affixed on the reverse of the personal information page is Hayworth’s 3 x 3 passport snapshot, signed across the upper left corner. Photo bears an embossed State Department seal over top portion and a “canceled” stamping. Also, on the inside front cover, Hayworth has added her home address. A separate page bears a small photo of the actress’ 3-year-old daughter, Rebecca. Several of the inside pages bear official visa stamps including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Portugal, and Switzerland. In fine condition, with expected handling wear, some scattered light page soiling, and, of course, various country stamps and cancellation stamps.

Already a Hollywood star, Hayworth had been elevated to cultural icon and the ultimate femme fatale by the time the US State Department issued her this passport. However, both her career and her life would take a downward spiral soon after obtaining this document. The commercial failure of her next picture—the film noir The Lady from Shanghai, directed by her husband, Orson Welles, and in which she dyed her red locks blonde—forced her retreat from Hollywood and Welles, whom she divorced in November 1947. With this passport in hand, Hayworth set out to crisscross the world, taking her, as noted by the various stampings, across Europe. While traveling abroad the stunning actress met Prince Aly Khan on the French Riviera, and in 1948 left her film career to marry him. A truly remarkable, one-of-a-kind piece of Hollywood history, and the first such “Margarita Carmen Welles” signature we have offered! Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

The eight-time Oscar winner sketches one of her first subjects, Mae West

1175. Edith Head. Original pencil and watercolor costume sketch of Shirley Jones’s character Suzie Murphy in a colorful black and red dress with floral highlights for Pepe on an off-white 13 x 17 sheet. The full length sketch is signed in dark artist’s pencil, “Shirley Jones in ‘Pepe’ Edith.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing and wrinkling. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1174. Edith Head.

Original signed pencil full-length sketch of Mae West on an off-white 4.5 x 7.5 card. Double matted to an overall size of 9 x 11.75. In very fine condition. Head designed costumes for West for the 1933 film, She Done Him Wrong. The first such non-production related sketch we have seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…

(MB $200)

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1176. Tippi Hedren. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the actress looking into the camera, signed in black felt tip, adding several quick bird sketches around her signature. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Hepburn writes to the composer of Funny Face about her new life in Rome and discovering “more happiness than I dreamed possible”— shortly before learning of a successful pregnancy

1177. Audrey Hepburn. ALS signed “Audrey,” three light blue pages, 6 x 8.25, May 2, 1969. From Rome, Hepburn writes playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist Leonard Gershe. In full: “And that is just what did happen. I have found ‘more happiness than I dreamed possible.’

Every day is such a joy and such fun and so easy? and filled with bright things and affection and all in this breathtaking city. I am a monster to not have written you before but have done a million things and my desk is full, and seems yesterday your daily letter came. But now we are settled, and overlooking our lovely terrace and all of pink Rome and send you a great hug of thanks and love.” She has added the postscript “kisses to Roger” at the bottom of the third page. In fine condition with a light horizontal mailing fold, some wrinkling, and a faint collector notation in pencil at the upper left corner of the first page. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in her hand.

Hepburn had married Italian psychiatrist-neurologist Andrea Dotti less than four months earlier and settled down in Rome when she contacted Gershe. Her wedded bliss is palpable as she gushes about experiencing “more happiness than I dreamed possible” and rejoicing that each day in Rome was “filled with bright things and affection and all in this breathtaking city.” Now “settled, and overlooking our lovely terrace and all of pink Rome,” Hepburn learned later this very month that she was pregnant. Having suffered previous miscarriages, she rested for months and relaxed by painting before delivering her son in February 1970. A fun-spirited letter from the newlywed to Gershe, who had written Hepburn’s successful 1957 film Funny Face—receiving an Academy Award for his efforts. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1179. Audrey Hepburn.

Lovely glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hepburn in character from My Fair Lady, signed in blue felt tip “Audrey Hepburn.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

“I admire it. But it seems dead.

Brilliantly contrived. But bloodless” 1180. Katharine Hepburn. ALS, one page

on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 6.5, personal letterhead. To Henry III. In full: “Your note made me very happy. You are sweet. It seems to stop me dead in my tracks this day. I admire it. But it seems dead. Brilliantly contrived. But bloodless.

I can’t be (so far) swept off my feet. For whatever reason. But I am still struggling to see if it would somehow work for me & bring me to life.” In fine condition, with a central and horizontal fold and a uniform shade of toning to the second page. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Twice signed Hepburn autobiography presented to her African Queen wardrobe mistress 1181. Katharine Hepburn. Signed book: Me. Later printing.

NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1991. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 418 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page to wardrobe mistress Violet Murray, “For Vi, much affection & gratitude, Katharine, Katharine Hepburn.” In fine condition. Murray, was a longtime wardrobe mistress who worked on over 20 films during the 1950s and 1960s, including The African Queen and The Lion In Winter. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Spectacular watercolor self-portrait as The Madwoman of Chaillot 1182. Katharine Hepburn. Original watercolor self-portrait,

in costume as The Madwoman of Chaillot, on an off-white 6 x 12 sheet. Signed and inscribed in ink to wardrobe mistress Violet Murray, “For Vi, Katharine Hepburn.” Framed to an overall size of 9 x 15. In fine condition.

Hepburn’s love affair with painting can be traced to the 1930s, around the same time she began dating Howard Hughes, and continued until she was well into her 80s. This specific watercolor creation dates to around 1969—the year Hepburn starred as the title character in a Warner Bros. release. The recipient of this oneof-a-kind masterpiece was Violet ‘Vi’ Murray, wardrobe mistress for many of Hepburn’s films including The African Queen and The Lion in Winter. An unsigned Hepburn watercolor self-portrait sold at the 2004 Sotheby’s Hepburn estate sale for $22,800, and a watercolor self-portrait with Spencer Tracy sold for $66,000. A wonderful, oneof-a-kind painting, perfectly ready for display! Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $300)

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11 8 3 . K a t h a r i n e Hepburn. TLS, one

page, 6 x 5.5, personal letterhead, dated “V–27–1987.” Hepburn writes a short, quirky letter. In full: “Nostrils––.”

Matted with a stunning photo of Hepburn, to an overall size of 17 x 12.5.

In fine condition, with horizontal crease running through the tallest letters of the signature, and a few trivial surface marks at the top.

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

1186. Bob Hope.

Signed book: The Road to Hollywood. First edition. NY: Doubleday, 1977. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8.75 x 11.25, 271 pages. Signed in blue felt tip on the title page, “Bob Hope.” Wear to the head and heel of the spine and corner bumps, otherwise fine condition; the dustjacket rates poor with soiling, a few tears, and a missing portion along the spine. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1187. Bob Hope. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Al—The World’s greatest Hustler—My Love, Bob, ‘35.” Photo is affixed to a slightly larger board. In fine condition, with a couple trivial dings and a small spot of soiling to facial area. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1188. Hope, Crosby, and Lamour. Signa-

Huge self-portrait of the ‘Master of Suspense’ 1184. Alfred Hitchcock. Original signed felt tip self-portrait of Hitchcock’s familiar profile on an off-white 11 x 14 sheet of heavy cardstock. In very good condition, with a couple small brushes to signature and sketch, scattered toning and foxing, and creasing to corners. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1185. William Holden. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Lillie, Always my best, William Holden.” In very good condition, with signature and inscription fairly light, but still mostly legible, and scattered creases and surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

tures of Lamour, Crosby (pencil, inscribed), and Hope, matted with a scene from one of their Road movies, to an overall size of 17 x 16. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1189. Rex Ingram. Film director

and producer (1892–1950) once referred to as ‘the world’s greatest director’ by Erich von Stroheim. Vintage pearl-finish 7.25 x 9.25 photo, credited to Hoover Art Studios, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To my friend, Jose Sanchez Garcia, Most cordially, Rex Ingram 1922.” In very good condition, with a few light surface marks, light to moderate contrast to signature and inscription, and some scattered light silvering. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1194. Buck Jones.

1190. Burl Ives. Glossy 8 x 10

20th Century Fox publicity photo from Smoky, signed in black ink “Burl Ives.” In fine condition, with several tiny surface impressions touching his facial area and the bottom of the image, and a faint signature impression beneath his bold scripting. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1191. Emil Jannings. Swiss actor

(1884–1950) and the first winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor. With the advent of sound films, his thick accent ended his career.

He returned to Europe and became an enthusiastic supporter of the Nazis, starring in several propagandistic films. Chilling vintage 5.5 x 3.5 German postcard photo of Jannings in the 1939 film Robert Koch, The Antagonist of Death, signed in fountain pen, “E. Jannings.” In fine condition, with a slight diagonal ripple towards the top left corner and light silvering to darker areas of the image. Accompanied by a 7.75 x 10 color cardstock Robert Koch movie photo. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Cowboy film star (1889– 1942). While visiting Boston on a 1942 war bond tour, Jones was invited to join some friends at the trendy Cocoanut Grove nightclub. When a fast-moving fire broke out, panicky patrons stormed the inadequate exits. For years, legend held that Jones’s fatal injuries were the result of his going back into the burning building to save victims, but it is now known that he was trapped in the fire. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo of a shadow-drenched Jones lighting a cigarette, signed and inscribed in ink, “To Barbara, ‘Oh those eyes’ but, To have friend is to feel the warmth of sunshine, With best wishes & luck, You know, Charles (Buck) Jones.” In very good condition, with light, scattered surface marks, trimmed edges, a uniform border of silvering, and light contrast to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1195. Carolyn Jones. Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo of Jones in profile, signed in black ink “Carolyn Jones.” In fine condition.

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

1192. Emil Jannings. Vintage

3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Jannings holding a cigarette, signed in the bottom border in blue fountain pen. In fine condition, with light spots of soiling and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1196. Buster Keaton. Ballpoint signature, “Buster Keaton,” on an off-white 5.5 x 4 album page. In very good condition, with wrinkling and light creasing, a block of toning over most of his signature, and show-through from the signature on the opposing side. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100) 1193. Zita Johann. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of Johann in character from The Mummy, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Terry Redledy, All my best wishes, Zita Johann.” In fine condition, with some small creases and bends. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1197. Harry Kellar. Bold

vintage ink signature, “Harry Kellar,” on an off-white 5 x 3 slip. In fine condition, with another signature underneath. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1198. Grace Kelly.

Sophisticated glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Kelly donning pearls, signed in black felt tip, “Grace Kelly.”

In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1201. Deborah Kerr. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a reclining Kerr, signed in black felt tip “Deborah Kerr.”

In fine condition, with some light bends and creases. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1202. Don Knotts. Color glossy

8 x 10 promotional photo of Knotts from The Incredible Mr. Limpet, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1203. Martin Kosleck. Vintage matte-

Kelly radiates as The Country Girl 1199. Grace Kelly. Striking Volpe print, 8.25 x 10.5, picturing Grace Kelly from her 1954 film, The Country Girl, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light bends and a bit of edge toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1200. Grace Kelly.

Signed mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, bearing a 1956 postage stamp honoring the marriage of Rainier and Kelly, signed in black felt tip “Grace de Monaco,” and by Prince Rainier as well. In very fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

finish 8 x 10 photo of the actor holding a smoldering cigarette, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Charles, with thanks and best wishes, Martin Kosleck.” In fine condition, with a couple light corner creases.

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

(MB $100)

1204. Werner Krauss. German ac-

tor (1884–1959) best known for playing the title role in the 1920 silent horror classic The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Werner Krauss, 8-4-1938,” on an off-white 4.5 x 4 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1205. Alan Ladd. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 headand-shoulders photo of Ladd in a pinstripe suit, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Freddie, With lots of luck! Alan Ladd.” In fine condition, with light creasing along the edges and mild silvering to some of the darker areas of the image.

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

1206. Lillie Langtry.

British actress (1853–1929) who also attained legend as a royal mistress, racehorse owner, maker and spender of fortunes, and natural beauty.

Partial ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.75 x 7, each affixed to another sheet cut to to the same size, thanking an admirer for “the beautiful basket of roses.” In very good condition, with trimmed upper portion of first page of letter, central horizontal separation and a partial vertical separation, uniform shade of toning, a few tears along the fold, and some minor paper loss to the lower left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1207. Angela Lansbury. Two different

satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of a beautiful young Lansbury, one revealing the actress’s attractive legs, signed in black felt tip, and the other a dramatic close-up of Lansbury resting on a velvet pillow, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Oversized portrait of Captain Bligh, whimsically inscribed “in sacred memory of the Mulfuty on the Boulfounty” 1209. Charles Laughton. Seldom-seen oversized vintage mattefinish 11 x 14 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Hal, in sacred memory of the Mulfuty on the Boulfounty from Charlie Laughton.” In very good condition, with light soiling through signature and inscription, creases to edges and corners, a couple extending through portions of signature and inscription, with a couple in the edges of image, and light silvering to darker portion of photo. A scarce, oversized, playfully-inscribed portrait from the legendary role that would garner Laughton a 1936 Best Actor nomination. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

“You Bum!” 1208. Charles Laughton. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 1, 1961, signed in blue ballpoint, “Charles,” and adding, “You bum!” To his dear friend, Ed. In full: “Excuse me for not having replied to your nice letter before this, but I have had a perfectly stinking cold.

The movie came out quite well, but I’m afraid Otto lost his case with the theatre company of the play, and it won’t be released for another six months which is quite a blow to all of us. Well, well, it can’t be helped. You know those few weeks in Washington were I think a highlight of everybody’s life concerned, everything just seemed to be right and we were happy as a unit at the respect we got from you people as I hope you were happy with the respect and affection you got from us. I certainly hope to be in Washington some time soon and will of course look you up. It won’t be as soon as I expected to be for I would have been in Washington for the premier of the movie.” Light surface creasing and a uniform shade of toning, with heavier areas of toning to the top edge, trivial spots of foxing, and a faint paperclip impression along the top edge as well, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Too bad Hal Roach isn’t in production, he could have made a series with the Beatles titled ‘The Roach Family’” 1210. Stan Laurel. TLS, on a 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, February 29, 1964. Letter to Senator Glenn Laxton in Boston. In part: “Too bad Hal Roach isn’t in production, he could have made a series with the Beatles titled ‘The Roach Family.’ I like them so much I’ll give them to you for XMAS! Don’t know what happened to the Life Story idea—Jack Webb should make his own & then sue himself for liable!” In very good condition, with old tape to horizontal edges, a couple light brushes to signature, and scattered toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1211. Stan Laurel.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Laurel, payable to Ruth Laurel for $250.00, June 15, 1938. In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and cancellation holes to body, not affecting the clean signature area.

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

1214. Gertrude Lawrence.

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 headand-shoulders profile photo of Lawrence, signed in ballpoint, “Best Wishes, Gertrude Lawrence.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1212. Peter Lawford. Two different glossy 5 x 4 photos, one fea-

turing Lawford being hosed down by a friend, and another capturing the actor shaving, each signed in aqua blue fountain pen. In very good condition, with light creasing, marks, and toning. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1213. Peter Lawford.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription, “For Anthony, Peter Lawford,” on a blue 6 x 4 album page, with a small picture of Lawford affixed to the bottom right corner. In fine condition.

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

The seldom seen “Vivien Olivier”

1215. Vivien Leigh. ALS signed “Vivien Olivier,” one page both sides, 5.75 x 8, personal letterhead, May 16. Letter to “My dear Rog.” In full: “It was really so kind of you to send the Brands—Thank you—It arrived in fine condition, tis most useful. It is my lunch on matinee days & I think of you gratefully—I hope all is fine with you & send my love.” In fine condition. The first time we have seen this very uncommon variation of Leigh’s signature, although Olivier and Leigh were married from 1940–1961. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1216. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. Playbill from a

Ziegfeld Theatre 1951 presentation of Caesar and Cleopatra, 6.5 x 9, 32 pages, signed on the front cover in fountain pen by Laurence Olivier (signed “L. Olivier”), Vivien Leigh, Wilfrid Hyde White, Robert Helpmann, and Niall MacGinnis. In fine condition, with central horizontal fold and light toning.

Accompanied by an unsigned book on the Olivier-Leigh production. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1219. Sophia Loren. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Loren seated by the water, signed in blue felt tip, “Sophia Loren.” In fine condition.

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

1220. Sophia Loren.

Two provocative glossy 8 x 10 photos of Loren, both images featuring her in different black lingerie ensembles. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1217. Vivien Leigh. Vin-

tage matte-finish 3.25 x 5 photo, signed in fountain pen.

A couple light brushes to first name, contrast to last name of signature against darker portion of image, some scattered light silvering and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1221. Sophia Loren.

Two different color 8 x 10 photos, one glossy image featuring Loren soaked on a ship, and a satin-finish shot of the busty actress in red. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce Max Factor contract, the premier makeup supplier to Hollywood’s legendary leading ladies 1218. Carole Lombard. American actress (1908–1942) who

enjoyed great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s, and who became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On January 16, 1942, the plane in which Lombard was traveling en route to a war bond rally crashed into Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 aboard. DS, 8.5 x 11, July 13, 1932. Lombard grants Max Factor & Company “the privilege of using my name and (or) photograph for advertising and publicity purposes in the United States and foreign countries for the period of one year from date hereof in connection with your magazine, newspaper and window advertising.” In very good condition, with light surface wrinkling, a uniform shade of toning, a tiny tear along bottom edge, small staple marks on the top left corner, and two punch holes to the top border. Accompanied by a Max Factor & Co. inter-office correspondence, dated January 24, 1975, to Lee Quaintance from Robert M. Bard, listing the names of Dolores Del Rio, Carole Lombard, Claudette Colbert, Ginger Rogers, Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth, and Mae West, for whom ‘release files’ were enclosed. The year 1932 would also find Lombard starring in No Man of Her Own, alongside Clark Gable, whom she would later marry. Uncommon in this format, we’ve seen less than a dozen signed documents from Lombard, and this has particularly nice association. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1226. Jeanette MacDonald.

1222. Sophia Loren. Color glossy 8

x 10 photo of Loren in black lingerie and an oversized hat, signed in blue felt tip, “Sophia Loren.” In fine condition, with a trivial corner crease. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1223. Peter Lorre.

Outstanding vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of the everintense Lorre in a light jacket and patterned tie, looking to his left, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Jen, All the best, Peter Lorre.”

In fine condition, with a few scattered spots of discoloration in the upper corners from flaws inherent in the negative.

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

1224. Ernst Lubitsch. Leg-

endary film director (1892–1947) best known for his sophisticated comedies and the fabled ‘Lubitsch touch.’ DS, one page, 8 x 11, August 7, 1940. Agreement between Lubitsch and his production company to omit a paragraph from a previous agreement, and insert an amended paragraph concerning the termination of the agreement. Signed at the conclusion by Lubitsch and also signed twice by Sol Lesser. Toning and staining along left edge, and two light pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1225. Jeanette MacDonald. Soft vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 photo of MacDonald, signed in fountain pen, “With kindest regards, Sincerely, Jeanette MacDonald.” In fine condition, with light toning to the top edge, along with a small tear.

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

Vintage sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of a young MacDonald with jeweled flowers in her hair, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Mrs. Anne Proctor, Sincerely, Jeanette MacDonald.” A few trivial surface creases, one light affecting the facial area, and some very mild silvering to some of the darker areas, otherwise fine condition.

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

1227. Shirley MacLaine.

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of a young MacLaine posing in a bikini, signed boldly in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“I have no objection to any sequences from the film ‘Wild Is the Wind,’ in which I appear” 1228. Anna Magnani.

Italian actress (1908–1973) who won an Academy Award for her role in the 1955 film The Rose Tattoo.

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Agreement between Magnani and Paramount Pictures. In full: “This is to certify that I have no objection to any sequences from the film ‘Wild Is the Wind,’ in which I appear, being used by Dr. Derry Moore in his documentary film on George Cukor.” In fine condition, with a few scattered creases and a paperclip impression and soiling to top edge.

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

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1229. Karl Malden. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of Malden in character, signed in blue felt tip. “Karl Malden.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

The sultry vixen’s reserved side, captured

1233. Jayne Mansfield. Three signed photos: two color glossy 1230.

Man from UNCLE.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo from the show, signed in black felt tip by Robert Vaughn and David McCallum. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1231. David Manners. Actor

(1900–1998) best known as the hero John Harker opposite Bela Lugosi in the 1931 film Dracula. Eleven items: seven ALSs written on three small cards, two postcards, a notecard and personal stationery, five signed in ballpoint, “David Manners,” and two signed in ink, “David”; and four TLSs, two on trimmed slips of paper and two on trimmed personal stationery, each signed in blue ballpoint or black felt tip, “David.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1232. Jayne Mansfield. DS, two

pages both sides, 8.5 x 10.5, June 4, 1957. American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Standard Aftra Exclusive Agency Contract, signed in blue ballpoint at the conclusion. Attached are two addendums, each initialed in blue ballpoint by Mansfield. In fine condition, with central vertical fold and some surface creasing. Accompanied by two glossy photos of Mansfield. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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3.5 x 3.2 candid shots of Mansfield, one featuring her descending from a plane with a stuffed tiger in her arms, signed in blue ballpoint, and the other of her giving an autograph, signed in black felt tip; and a 5.5 x 4.25 Christmas card of Jane and her three children, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine overall condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1234. Fredric March. DS, signed “Fredric March,” four pages, 8.5 x 11, November 28, 1962.

Performance agreement between March and the National Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. In part: “Performer shall render artistic services in connection with the rehearsal and closed circuit telecast of the program designated below and preparation in connection with the part or parts to be played. Title of program—American Pageant of the Arts; Type of Program—Closed Circuit for Fund Raising Theatre showings and Dinner Showing.” Light wrinkling, paperclip impression at top edge, staple hole, faint uniform toning, and a few office notations, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1235. Alicia Markova.

English ballerina and choreographer (1910–2004).

DS, six pages, 8.5 x 14, October 26, 1945. Artists agreement between Anne Simpson, Markova, and Anton Dolin, for a period of 15 weeks at $20.00 per week. Much of the contract has been crossed out. Signed on the last page by Markova, as well as by Dolin and Simpson. In very good condition, with staples to top left corner, moderate toning and damp staining to first page, with lighter toning to following pages, and expected folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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In an amusing letter to the man who discovered him, Groucho recalls his embarrassing performance at a San Francisco earthquake benefit:

“Nothing came out but a froglike croaking that would have been fine in a mud puddle, but was slightly out of place before those grim opera lovers at the Metropolitan”

1236. Groucho Marx. TLS signed “Groucho,” one page, 7.5 x 10, no date. Letter to “Gus,” most likely vaudevillian Gus Edwards, recalling a benefit after the San Francisco Earthquake. In part: “When the news came that the San Francisco Earthquake (West of the Rockies you had better call this a fire) had blown and shaken up most of the Golden Gate, I was in your employ. I was fifteen years old with a beautiful juvenile tenor voice that was just beginning to lose its choir boy quality, for something more manly and baritone.

Its called puberty or adolescence, or barmitzvah, I’m not familiar with these medical terms, pick one out that appeals to you. For the survivors of the catastrophe a benefit was immediately arranged…

How we got in was a mystery, certainly not on talent. Either our extreme youth, or Gus’s eloquence was the magic wedge…This night however, I was slightly nervous, and my voice…suddenly decided to leave its tenor quality behind…So when I got near the finish of the chorus where I always wowed them with the high note, instead of the usual golden flood pouring forth from my throat, nothing came out but a froglike croaking that would have been fine in a mud puddle, but was slightly out of place before those grim opera lovers at the Metropolitan. The benefit should have been held for me that night, I suffered much more than the survivors of the Earthquake.” Letter has been professionally deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar, and has archivally been matted and framed in raw silk, to an overall size of 16 x 24. Trimmed right edge, intersecting folds, a few light creases, and slight show-through from mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. At the benefit concert on May 3, 1906, in the New York Metropolitan Opera House for the victims of the San Francisco earthquake, Groucho sang to 3000 delighted spectators in front of a 70-piece orchestra. A very amusing and well-written anecdote. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1237. Zeppo Marx.

Business check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by Marx, payable to Sun Air Pharmacy for $40.80, May 12, 1973.

Very light creasing, expected cancellation holes, and two small staple holes towards the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1238. Ken Maynard.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “With my very best, Ken Maynard,” on a light green 6 x 4.25 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1239. Leo McCarey. Academy

Award–winning director (1898– 1969). Vintage ink signature and inscription, “To Lee—My best! Leo McCarey,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1240.

Metropolis.

Two photos: a 5.5 x 3.5 German postcard photo of Helm, signed in fountain pen in the bottom border; and a 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo of Frohlich, signed in pencil. Each postcard is affixed to an 8.25 x 11.5 cardstock image from the movie. In fine condition, with moderate irregular ink adhesion to Brigitte Helm’s signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1241. Mickey Mouse Club. Signed book: The Mickey Mouse Club Scrapbook. First edition. NY: Grosset & Dunlap, 1975. Softcover, 8 x

10.75, 143 pages. Several of the cast members have signed near their respective image. Signers are: Roy [Williams], Tim Considine, Johnny Crawford, Sherry [Allen], Sharon [Baird], Bobby Burgess, Tommy Cole, Mary [Espinosa], Bonnie [Lynn Fields], Annette Funicello, Darlene [Gillespie]. Judy [Harriet], Cubby O’Brien, and Margene Storey. Williams has again added his signature on the last free end page along with a sketch of Mickey Mouse. Most of the Mouseketeers added an inscription. In very good condition, with soiling to the end pages, mild creasing and staining to the covers, and a torn bottom corner to the back cover; the pages remain largely unaffected. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1242. Midnight Cowboy. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Ratso Rizzo and Joe Buck, signed in-person in blue felt tip by Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight, adding “(Joe Buck).” In fine condition, with some scattered light spotting to emulsion. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1243. Ann Miller. Playful glossy

8 x 10 photo of Miller posing in a swim suit and oversized hat, signed in black felt tip, “Good Luck, Ann Miller, 2002.” In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce childhood signature of the reclusive actress 1245. Mary Miles Minter. Silent-era film actress (1902–1984)

1244. Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer. Glossy 8 x 10 photo

of Mitchum and Greer from The Big Steal, signed in black felt tip by Mitchum and blue felt tip by Greer.

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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whose career suffered a fatal blow in 1922 with the unsolved murder of her sometime director and reputed lover William Desmond Taylor. Following her final screen appearance in 1923, she lived as a recluse in California until the end of her life. Rare vintage fountain pen signature of her childhood name, “Juliet Shelby,” on a 6.25 x 4 album page, also signed by five other cast members of the play The Littlest Rebel, dated in a collector’s hand January 4, 1912.

Other signatures are William Mack, Percy Harwell, Geo. Thatcher, and Dustin and William Farnum, who have signed on the reverse.

Uniform mild toning, a bit heavier to edges, paper loss to right edge, and collector’s pencil notations under signature, otherwise fine condition. A very uncommon variation, the first we have ever seen. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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Marilyn adds a huge signature to a management contract in the year of Some Like It Hot 1246. Marilyn Monroe. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, February 7, 1958.

Television Motion Picture Artist’s Manager contract between Monroe and MCA Artist’s Ltd., for a period of one year for the standard ten percent commission. Beautifully signed in fountain pen on the second page

by Monroe. Double matted and framed with a lovely color 8 x 10 portrait of Monroe, to an overall size of 34 x 18.25. In fine condition, with expected folds, punch and staple holes to top edge, and a couple of unobtrusive creases. In 1958, Some Like It Hot began and finished production and her second pregnancy during her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller ended in miscarriage during the term of this contract. A huge signature on an important document. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $1000)

Marilyn pays her secretary one year before her untimely death

1247. Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe Productions business check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Monroe, payable to her secretary, Marjorie Stengel, for $135.35, September 8, 1961. Central vertical fold, standard bank punch holes and stampings, and show-through from a stamping affecting the first letter of her name, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a Bankers Trust Company statement for Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. with this check among the identified debits. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $900)

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1252. Zero Mostel. Glossy 8

1248. Marilyn Monroe: Ed Clark. Glossy 14

x 11 photo of a topless Marilyn Monroe covered by a fur, signed in black felt tip by LIFE magazine photographer Edward Clark. In fine condition with tiny corner bends. A spectacular pose of the flawless beauty! RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

x 10 photo of Mostel in character from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, signed in blue felt tip “Zero Mostel.” A few minor surface marks, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1253. The Munsters.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Munster family, signed in black felt tip by Butch Patrick, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, and Pat Priest. In fine condition, with light, vertical surface streaks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1249. Marilyn Monroe: Jim Dougherty. Four

items: three softcover books, Diary of a Lover of Marilyn Monroe, After the Fall, and Marilyn—The Last Months, each signed in black ink on an interior page (one inscribed)

by Dougherty; and a copy of a script for the screenplay ‘Norma Jeane’ signed in black ink on an interior page by Dougherty. In overall very good condition with toning to the books and rippling to the first half of the script pages. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1250. Maria Montez.

Glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures promotional photo for Arabian Nights, signed and inscribed in red fountain pen

by Montez. In very good condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing, rubbing, a tear to the top edge, a few paper clip impressions to the bottom edge, and a few ink notations in another hand. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1254. The Munsters.

Three different glossy photos of the Munster Family, 8 x 10 or 10 x 8, two in color, signed in felt tip by the respective actor/ actress pictured. Signers are: Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, and Butch Patrick. In fine condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1251. Michele Morgan. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 RKO Pictures publicity photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Ronald, with best wishes, Michele Morgan.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, heavier to edges, and light overall vertical crazing to finish.

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

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Nazimova.

Dramatic vintage 3.25 x 5.5 postcard photo of Nazimova, signed in fountain pen, “Alla Nazimova.” In very good condition, with surface creasing, mild rubbing and soiling to the bottom border, and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image.

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

(MB $100)

1260. Pola Negri. Alluring vin-

1256. Patricia Neal. Seductive

tage 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo, signed in white ink. In fine condition, with some mild irregular ink adhesion to the signature. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Neal lounging on a cushion, signed in brown felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1257. Patricia Neal.

Glossy 12.5 x 10 photo from The Day the Earth Stood Still, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1258. Patricia Neal.

Glossy 12.75 x 10 photo of a screaming Neal in the arms of an alien visitor from the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1259. Pola Negri. TLS, signed in black crayon, one page, 6.5 x 10, personal letterhead, November 30, 1926. To a friend. In full: “This will introduce Mr. Howard Greer. I feel convinced that what he has to put before you will interest you just as much as it has interested me.

If you can see your way to giving some of your time to Mr. Greer, it is my first belief that it will not have been in vain.” In fine condition, with trivial corner creasing and a small pencil notation in another hand to the top right corner. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare 1956 document from Newman’s days on United States Steel Hour 1261. Paul Newman. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 3, 1956, requesting compensation for work on United States Steel Hour, signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Newman. In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and impressions, mild rubbing and transfer from another document, a small tear to the bottom edge, and two tiny staple holes to the center of the top border. The signature remains clean and crisp, despite the aforementioned flaws.

Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1262. Paul Newman. Vintage glossy 8

x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Susan—with very best wishes, Paul Newman.” Scattered creasing, with a noticeable vertical crease to left side, light wrinkling and creasing, a few stray ink marks at end of signature, and mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1263. Paul Newman.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Newman looking seriously into the camera, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple dings to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1265. Rudolf Nureyev. Satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Nureyev on stage, signed in purple felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1266. Una O’Connor.

Memorable Irish character actress (1880–1959) who appeared in The Invisible Man and The Bride of Frankenstein.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Bresnik profile portrait, signed and inscribed in white ink “Best wishes To Esther Ziedel from Una O’Connor.” Some light creasing to a couple corners and right edge, otherwise fine condition.

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

Scarce signature of the greatest male dancer of the 20th century 1264. Vaslav Nijinsky. Legendary Russian ballet dancer (1890–1950), famed for his exceptional prowess and artistry, whose career effectively ended in 1919 with a schizophreniarelated nervous breakdown. Uncommon vintage fountain pen signature, “Souvenir de Vaslav Nijinsky, Montevideo, 27.7.17,” on a light blue 6.5 x 6 album page. In fine condition, with scattered toning and foxing, primarily to the edges, which could be matted out. Nijinsky is rare in any form, and this is a particularly exceptional example. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1267. Maureen O’Hara. Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young O’Hara, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1268. Maureen O’Sullivan.

Pretty pearl-finish 8 x 10 promotional photo for Hold That Kiss, signed in black felt tip, “Maureen O’Sullivan.” In fine condition, with three partial binder holes to the left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1273. Eleanor Parker. Two different glossy

1269. Peter O’Toole. Satin-

8 x 10 photos of the stunning actress, one featuring Parker in a black mesh top, signed in black felt tip, “Best regards! Eleanor Parker,” and the other showcasing a bare shoulder peeking out from a plumage of white feathers, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

finish 11 x 14 photo from Lawrence of Arabia, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1274. Gregory Peck. Glossy

8 x 10 head-and-shoulders publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Gregory Peck.” In very good condition, with light, scattered surface impressions and creasing, and mild toning around the edges, with heavier spots to some areas. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1270. Peter O’Toole. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of O’Toole as King Henry II from Becket, signed in green felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1271. Oscar Winners. Color

1275. Gregory Peck. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young and handsome Peck, signed in blue felt tip. In very good condition, with surface impressions near the facial area, mild toning around the edges with a small tear to the top most edge, and some light emulsion loss to the corners.

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

glossy 8 x 10 photo of the Oscar statue trophy, signed in felt tip by eight Oscar winners. Signers are: Rita Moreno, Michael Caine, Joan Fontaine, James Stewart, Glenda Jackson, Jon Voight, Karl Malden, and Jane Fonda. In fine condition, with light creasing towards the right edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1276. Gregory Peck.

1272. Franklin Pangborn.

Vintage sepia 5 x 8 cardstock photo of a young Pangborn, gracefully signed in fountain pen, “Franklin Pangborn.” In good condition, with scattered surface creasing and rippling, toning around the edges, surface rubbing, mild to moderate areas of soiling, and a small pin hole towards the top border. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Peck from Duel in the Sun, signed in blue felt tip. Scattered surface impressions, mild creasing to the corners, and some light horizontal rubbing marks across the facial area, otherwise fine condition.

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

(MB $100)

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1277.

Petticoat Junction.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the ladies of the Junction, signed in blue felt tip by Linda Kaye Henning, Gunilla Hutton and Lori Saunders, all three adding their character names, with Henning also adding “Hi from ‘Petticoat Junction.’” In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface marks and dings. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1278. Mary Pickford.

Two photos: vintage sepia matte-finish photo of Pickford as she appeared in Secrets, trimmed to a size of 8.25 x 6.25, signed in fountain pen; and a vintage matte-finish photo of Pickford as she appeared in Rosita, trimmed to a size of 6.5 x 8.5, also signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with mild silvering to darker areas of both photos, and mounting remnants to reverse of first photo. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1279. Otto Preminger. DS, one page, 8.5 x 13, April 1966. Agreement between Preminger’s Sigma Productions and Rex Ingram for Ingram to appear in the role of Thurlow in a photoplay with a working title of Hurry Sundown, for a salary of $1500 per week. Signed at the bottom by Preminger and Ingram. They have also both initialed the small attached rider stapled to the lower portion of the document. In fine condition, with staple holes to top edge, and scattered creasing and wrinkling. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1280. Basil Rathbone. Ballpoint signature, “Basil Rathbone,” on a salmoncolored 4.5 x 6 album page, with collector’s pencil notations along bottom edge. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Frank, Sammy, Dino, and Johnny Carson celebrate the ‘Frank Sinatra Spectacular’ 1281. Rat Pack. Origi-

nal program from the Frank Sinatra Spectacular for Father Dismas Clark’s Half-Way House on June 20, 1965, 5.5 x 12.25, signed on the interior pages by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Kaye Stevens, Count Basie, Johnny Carson, and two others. In fine condition. Accompanied by a flyer noting that Carson would be serving as master of ceremonies, also signed by Carson. Also accompanied by an unsigned CD ‘The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection’ and an unsigned photo from the evening.

On June 20, 1965, Sinatra organized a ‘summit meeting’ in St. Louis as a fundraiser for one of his favorite charities, Dismas House, the first halfway house for ex-convicts.

The special was originally televised to a select group of theaters, in a precursor of a pay-per-view event. Fellow Rat Pack member Joey Bishop had hurt his back and was replaced as host by Carson. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1282. Steve Reeves. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of a burley Reeves swinging a chain in his role as Hercules, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1287. Leni Riefenstahl. Tex-

tured satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with a few strokes of her name slightly faded. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1283. Steve Reeves. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of a scantilyclad Reeves as Hercules, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

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

1284. Steve Reeves. Satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Reeves as Hercules, signed in blue felt tip, “Steve Reeves.” In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Textured satin-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed in black ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1289. Bill Robinson. American en-

1285. Debbie Reynolds. Two different

glossy 8 x 10 photos of Reynolds and her Singin’ in the Rain costar Gene Kelly, each signed in black felt tip by Reynolds. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1286. Debbie Reynolds. Two different

1288. Leni Riefenstahl.

satin-finish 8 x 10 photos of Reynolds, one alongside her Singin’ in the Rain co-star, Gene Kelly, and the other featuring the adorable actress in a striped shirt with a ribbon in her hair, each signed in black felt tip.

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

tertainer (1878–1949), nicknamed “Bojangles,” who was one of the bestknown dancer-actors of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Vintage fountain pen signature, “Bill Robinson,” on a light pink 4 x 2.5 album page. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1290. Edward G. Robinson. Vintage

glossy 8 x 10.25 Warner Bros. publicity photo from Smart Money, boldly signed in fountain pen “Edward G. Robinson.” In very good condition with creasing and numerous lines of vertical emulsion crazing across the image.

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

(MB $100)

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1291. Edward G. Robinson. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 10.5 x 13.5 Elmer Fryer photo of Robinson posing with a cigar, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jess Hoaglin, All good wishes, Edward G. Robinson.” In very good to fine condition, with creasing to the top left corner, one of which lightly touches upon the facial area, a circular area of emulsion to the left border, a tear to the bottom edge, and silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1292. Will Rogers. Vintage glossy photo of Rogers looking dapper in a tuxedo, trimmed to a size of 4.5 x 6.75, signed in fountain pen. Photo is affixed to a 5 x 7 card with information regarding Rogers written on the reverse by a previous owner, stating the photo was signed in the early 1930s. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, scattered light creases and surface marks, and light irregular adhesion to signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1293. Mickey Rooney. DS, one on-

ionskin page, 8.5 x 11, November 6, 1940. Instructions from Rooney regarding a $4400 check from Louis Goldberg, with some going to the California Bank, some to William Morris, and the balance to Rooney’s bank account. Signed at the bottom by Rooney and countersigned by two others. Rough top edge, two punch holes to top, and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition.

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

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1294. Jane Russell. Sizzling color satin-finish 8 x 11.5 photo of Russell looking seductively at the camera, signed in black felt tip.

Collector’s note on the reverse details when and where signature was acquired. In fine condition, with scattered surface impressions and trimmed edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1295. Jane Russell.

Scorching satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Russell propped on a haystack with a shoulder bared, signed in silver ink. In fine condition. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Scarce portrait of the Keystone Studios founder 1296. Mack Sennett. Pio-

neering filmmaker (1880–1960) who founded Keystone Studios and introduced to the public such screen legends as Fatty Arbuckle, Mack Swain, The Keystone Kops, and Charlie Chaplin. Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “Hollywood, Sepr–8–40, For April Joy, Best wishes, Mack Sennett.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, surface marks, chip to left edge, and light vertical rippling, none of which overly affects the bold signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1297. Robert Shaw. Color satin-finish 3.5 x 3.5 candid photo of Shaw, signed in blue felt tip, “Robert Shaw.” In fine condition, with light contrast to the end of the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1302. Red Skelton. Glossy 7

x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Skelton in a suit and tie, signed in black felt tip, “Red Skelton.”

Matted with a small gold plaque, engraved with the words, “Red Skelton, Television Legend,” to an overall size of 13.25 x 16.25. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1298. Norma Shearer. Divine vintage matte-finish 10 x 13 photo of Shearer wearing a lace-trimmed blouse, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Norma Shearer.” In fine condition, with light corner creasing and a faint paperclip impression to the top left corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1299. Dinah Shore.

Three identical color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Shore in a billowing yellow-flowered dress, each signed in black felt tip, “Dinah Shore.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1300. Simone Simon. Attractive

glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “Simone Simon.” In fine condition, with light, scattered surface creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1301. Red Skelton. Original

lobby card for the 1953 MGM film The Clown, 14 x 11, signed in blue felt tip “My thanks, Red Skelton.”

In fine condition with a faint fingertip impression at the start of the sentiment, a few creases and wrinkles, and toning to the extreme edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1303. Red Skelton. Glossy 8

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip, “My thanks, Red Skelton.” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing and light dings, and three partial binder holes to the left edge, surrounded by a few trivial spots of foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1304. Gale Sondergaard. Theater and film

star (1899–1985) who was the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 Universal Pictures publicity photo, signed in fountain pen “Sincerely, Gale Sondergaard.”

In very good condition with scattered creasing, a central vertical bend crossing the image, silvering to some of the darker portions, and irregular ink adhesion to her last name. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1305. Jan Sterling. Two

different glossy 8 x 10 photos of Sterling, one Paramount Pictures publicity photo, signed in blue felt tip, and one featuring the bikini-clad actress, also signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a central horizontal crease running through the Paramount Pictures photo, and light creasing and surface rubbing to the other. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1306. Margie Stewart. The first and only

1309. Superman: Larson and Neill.

official Army poster girl, Stewart starred in 20 films via RKO. After relinquishing her film career, she and her husband, Jerry Johnson, produced shows at the Hollywood Bowl for the likes of the Beatles, The Beach Boys, and Barbra Streisand. Two glossy 8 x 10 photos of Stewart, posing in a sheer, lacy black dress, both images appearing to be from the same photo shoot, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Souvenir printed lyrics of the Superman theme on two white 8.5 x 11 sheets of Superman stationery, signed at the bottom of the first page in black ink, “Jack Larson” & “Jimmy Olsen,” and signed on the bottom of the second page in blue felt tip, “from Noel Neill.” In fine condition, with light creasing around the edges. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1307. Elizabeth Taylor. Sultry Volpe print,

1310. Nick Stewart. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Stewart in character, signed in black felt tip, “Nick Stewart, Amos N Andy, Light’nin.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

8.25 x 10.5, picturing Elizabeth Taylor from her 1960 film signed in green felt tip “Elizabeth Taylor.”

In fine condition, with some surface bends and creasing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Scarce and stunningly gorgeous photo of the blonde beauty 1308. Sharon Tate. Promising American actress (born 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at the age of 26 in the notorious killing spree that shook the nation in the summer of 1969. Beautiful glossy 8 x 10 photo of Tate in a movie scene, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Por Pier, All My Very Best, Sharon Tate.” In fine condition. This photo is from the movie Eye of the Devil. This is particularly significant, as it was not only Tate’s first movie role, but also gained cult status due to the supernatural themes of the film, and the way in which Tate died. Tate is extremely scarce in signed photographs, and this one is phenomenal in all regards.

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

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An elegant image of youth, as only Taylor could embody 1311. Elizabeth Taylor. Charming vintage matte-finish

7.25 x 9.25 photo of Taylor in diamonds and lace, signed and inscribed later in blue ballpoint, “To Harry Dragan, Best wishes to you always, Elizabeth Taylor.” Matted to an overall size of 11 x 14. In fine condition, with areas of the signature a bit light, but completely legible. An alluring image of the ever-classy young actress in her prime. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1312. Shirley Temple. Vintage satin-finish

8 x 10 20th Century Fox publicity photo from Heidi, signed in black ink “Shirley Temple.” A couple of light creases and bends, scattered scuffing to the emulsion, and few pencil notations at the bottom white border, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1314. Three Stooges. Three personal

checks, all measuring 6 x 2.75: one filled out and signed by Moe Howard from 1971; one filled out and signed by Larry Fine from 1969; and one filled out in type and signed by Joe DeRita from 1970. In overall fine condition, with a central vertical fold to two checks, expected cancellation holes and stamps, and Larry’s signature and writing a shade light. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1313. Olive Thomas.

Actress, model and dancer (1894–1920) widely admired as “the world’s most beautiful girl,” she died under mysterious circumstances in 1920 at the height of her career.

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To James and Margaret, with best love from your sister Olive 1918.”

In very good condition, with trimmed edges, and scattered light soiling and foxing. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1315. Three Stooges: Curly Joe DeRita. Personal check, 6

x 3, filled out in another hand and signed DeRita, payable to Universal Star Market for $30.00, July 10, 1981. Encapsulated in a protective PSA/DNA authentication case. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps and holes, a few of the latter affecting the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1316. Gene Tierney.

Glossy 8 x 10 Paramount Pictures publicity photo, with an A. L. Whitey Schafer photographer stamp on the reverse, signed in green ink, “Gene Tierney.” In very good condition, with scattered surface and corner creasing and impressions, a few trivial spots of foxing along the left edge, and light brushing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1318. The Untouchables. Glossy

8 x 10 cast photo from the television show, signed in black felt tip

by Paul Picerni, Abel Fernandez, and Nick Georgiade, with two adding their character names; and a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Robert Stack as Eliot Ness, signed in black felt tip, “Robert Stack, Eliot Ness.”

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

1319. Jean Acker Valentino. Vintage

sepia matte-finish 10 x 13.25 photo of Valentino draped in a fur coat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To The Mooser Sisters, Two charming girls whom I’m glad I met, Cherio, Jean Acker Valentino.” In fine condition, with scattered surface marks, some mild soiling, and two tack holes. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1320. Mamie Van Doren. Strik-

Remarkable shot of a young Spencer Tracy 1317. Spencer Tracy. Engaging vintage glossy 8 x 10

publicity photo from early in Tracy’s career, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To Mrs. Challent, Thanks for your kind hospitality…Spencer Tracy.” In very good condition, with scattered surface impressions, spots of staining, mild speckling to the emulsion, some surface scuffs, and the signature and handwriting mildly faded.

Despite the technical faults, the pose of the young actor is simply incredible and the only example we have ever seen.

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

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ing glossy double weight 8 x 10 photo of Van Doren standing on a table, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Joe, Love & Kisses, Mamie Van Doren.” In fine condition, with very light corner creasing and light brushing to the signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1321. Dick Van Dyke. Glossy

11 x 14 photo of Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore, signed in black felt tip by Van Dyke. In fine condition, with some light surface marks towards the lower right corner. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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A scarce letter to his sister at the turning point of his career:

“I am in the desert to rest after having finished ‘Four Knights of the Apocalypse’”

1322. Rudolph Valentino. Italian-born actor (1895–1926)

who became the most legendary sex symbol of the silent era. His premature death from a perforated ulcer induced a wave of fan hysteria unmatched until the modern “paparazzi” age, including riots and suicide attempts by grief-stricken fans. Rare ALS in Italian, signed “Rodolfo,” on a 5.25 x 3.5 photo postcard of Palm Springs, November 13, 1920. Postcard to his sister, Maria Guglielmi. In full (translated): “I am in the desert to rest after having finished ‘Four Knights of the Apocalypse.’ Write me soon.” In fine condition, with some light toning and soiling to correspondence side and some light silvering to image side. Valentino is very scarce in handwritten correspondence; this example is particularly appealing a it mentions the film that launched him into super stardom. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

Exceedingly rare document signed just days before Valentino’s scandalous bigamy debacle 1323. Rudolph Valentino. DS, one page, 8 x 3.5, May 1,

1922. Promissory note, filled out in another hand and signed

by Valentino, reads, in part: “After date, for value received, I promise to pay Mrs. Rudolph Valentino or order, at the Banking House of the Commercial National bank of Los Angeles… the sum of Five Thousand Dollars with interest at the rate of seven percent per annum from date until maturity.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Valentino. In very good to fine condition, with three vertical folds, two through single letters of Valentino’s signature, some scattered mild soiling, and light creases and wrinkles.

In 1919, Valentino, famed sex symbol of the silent film era, made a dramatically hasty decision; he took Jean Acker, fellow silent film star, as his wife. This impulsive union quickly found a befuddled groom on the wrong side of a locked door of his hotel room, a regretful new bride on the other. The marriage was never consummated, and the couple would finally divorce on March 4, 1922, Acker claiming desertion.

But the manipulative actress did not walk away empty-handed; the use of the name ‘Mrs. Valentino’ and a one-time alimony payment of $12,000 were granted. This promissory note for half of the alimony settlement pre-dates Valentino’s next great, impulsive venture: only two months post-divorce and 12 days after issuing the note, Valentino ventured to Mexicali, Mexico, where he and noted art director and costume designer, Natacha Rambova, eloped. Upon crossing the border back to California, the Latin lover was summoned by the courts on charges of bigamy, having violated the terms of the divorce which, under state law, would only become final and legal one year after filing. Valentino was arrested, having paid one wife off while taking another in just under two weeks, a move that reigned scandal and shame upon his personal and professional life. Signed documents from Valentino are exceptionally scarce, and the timing and circumstances surrounding this particular item make it an invaluable addition to any classic film collection.Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1326. Johnny Weissmuller. Original

color 14 x 11 lobby card for Tarzan Escapes, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “For Bob, Johnny Weissmuller.”

Staple holes to each corner, a few small edge tears, and some light toning and soiling to borders, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1331. William Wellman. American film director (1896–1975) who helmed such classics as Wings, The Public Enemy, and the original version of A Star Is Born. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mush, Best regards, Bill Wellman, May 16, 1937.” Collector’s notation on reverse indicates signature was acquired at the Waldorf-Astoria. In fine condition, with a few light creases and surface marks, and some slight rippling to emulsion. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1327. Johnny Weissmuller.

1332. Mae West. Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by West, payable to Charles Krauser for $125.00, March 17, 1980. Matted with a gorgeous glossy photo of West to an overall size of 12 x 15.5. In fine condition, with vertical crease, not affecting the signature, and the expected cancellation stamp. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the shirtless star, boldly signed in black ink “Johnny Weissmuller.” In fine condition, with tiny corner bends.

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

1328. Johnny Weissmuller.

Two glossy 4 x 5 photos of a barechested Weissmuller, each signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1329. Raquel Welch. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Welch in a seductive position, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with tiny corner bends and a few surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1333. Billy Wilder. Glossy 8 x 10

photo of an elderly Wilder clutching an award before an Oscar statue, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1330. Orson Welles. Glossy 8

x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. In very good condition, with scattered creases, surface marks, and impressions.

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

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1334. Guy Williams.

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 Walt Disney Productions publicity photo of Williams as Zorro, signed in blue ballpoint “Best Wishes From Zorro, Guy Williams.”

In fine condition with some faint silvering to some of the darker portions. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1335. Wizard of Oz: Clara Blandick. Ameri-

can character actress (1880–1962) best remembered as Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz. Vintage pencil signature and inscription, “Greetings to Richard, Clara Blandick,” on a light pink 5 x 5 album page. A small photo of the actress is affixed to the bottom of the page.

In very good condition, with scattered soiling, a tiny collector notation, irregularly cut left edge, and show-through from a signature and small photo affixed to the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1340. Wizard of Oz: Charley Grapewin.

Character actor (1869– 1956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard of Oz. Vintage fountain pen signature “Sincerely, Charley Grapewin, ‘Grand Pa’ ‘Good Earth’” on an off-white 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with central vertical fold crossing his signature and faint show-through from a collector notation on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1336. Wizard of Oz: Bolger and Haley.

Two items: glossy 10 x 8 photo from The Wizard of Oz signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Adolph from the ‘TIN MAN’ Jack Haley”; and a glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of the Scarecrow signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bill From the Scarecrow of Oz, Ray Bolger.” In fine condition, with some small bends and creases.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1337. Wizard of Oz: Billie Burke. Vintage

fountain pen signature and inscription, “To Edna, Billie Burke,” on a light blue 6 x 4.5 album page.

In fine condition, with light block of toning affecting the signature, some edge toning, and a collector notation at the bottom edge. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1338. Wizard of Oz: Mickey Carroll. Of-

ficial Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Mickey Carroll, Munchkin Love, Wizard of Oz 1939.”

In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1339. Wizard of Oz: Jack Haley. Business

check, 8.5 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed

by Haley, payable to Kenneth H. Klopp for $414.03, June 12, 1967. In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamp. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

“You will lose a lot of parts & play a lot—but there are always disappointments & you have to learn to accept that” 1341. Wizard of Oz: Margaret Hamilton. Glossy 10 x 8 photo

of Hamilton ‘melting’ as the Wicked Witch of the West, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip to “Bill.” The actress has left a lengthy message of advice, which she starts on the front of the image and then continues for several lines on the reverse. The inscription reads in part, “The advice I would give a teen-ager,—or any age—is don’t do it unless you think you’ll die if you don’t. If you do anyway, finish high school & college. The latter if possible, and learn typing & shorthand to support you while you’re waiting to act. Those are two ready & easily marketable assets…You will lose a lot of parts & play a lot—but there are always disappointments & you have to learn to accept that and pay no attention to them…Other people decide to follow other avenues than being an actor and have become stage managers…or costume designers.” In fine condition, with a few bends and creases, and brushes to some words. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1342. Wizard of Oz: Bert Lahr. Vintage pencil signature

“Bert Lahr” on an off-white 4.5 x 6 album page. Wrinkling, light soiling, and show-through from a signature on the opposing side, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1343. Wizard of Oz: Frank Morgan.

1347. Natalie Wood.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Sincerely, Frank Morgan,” on a light green 6 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with faint edge toning.

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

(MB $200)

1344. Edna May Wonacott. Two satin-finish

photos, one 8 x 10 of the young actress conversing with director Alfred Hitchcock, and a 10 x 8 of Wonacott during a scene from Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt, her first film, both signed in black felt tip, “Best Wishes, Edna May Wonacott.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Glossy 7 x 9 NBC promotional photo of the scantily-clad Wood seated at a vanity in From Here to Eternity, signed in purple felt tip, “Best always, Natalie Wood.”

In fine condition, with promotional information affixed to reverse.

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

(MB $200)

1348. Jane Wyman. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of Wyman sitting in front of a stone wall, signed in black felt tip, “Jane Wyman.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1345. Anna May Wong. Vintage matte-

finish 9.25 x 7.25 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dr. Blakeney, With my warmest regards, Anna May Wong,” adding several Chinese characters underneath. In very good condition, with trimmed edges, surface loss to edges affecting a couple letters of inscription, mounting remnants to edges, and a few surface marks. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1346. Fay Wray. Ravishing vintage mattefinish 10.75 x 13.75 photo of Wray cloaked in a fur shawl, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Jarvis, Very Sincerely, Fay Wray, June, 1933.” In fine condition, with tiny areas of paper loss along the left and right edges, and moderate silvering to the darker areas of the image. Pre-certified PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1349. Loretta Young. Elegant vintage matte-finish 11 x 13.75 photo of Young posing in a ruffled shirt and gown, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Al, With my deep appreciation, Loretta Young.” In fine condition, with scattered creasing, one of which effects the facial area, and light surface impressions. Precertified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1350. Fred Zinnemann. Academy Award–winning director of High Noon, From Here to Eternity, A Man for All Seasons, etc. Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 photo, signed in blue ink. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Gargantuan autograph collection of approximately 10,000 pieces‌almost 300 pounds of photos, signatures, and letters spanning over 200 years; covering so many categories!

1351. World of Entertainment. An absolutely gigantic life-time autograph collection of approximately 10,000 items, which encompasses

many fields of autograph collecting, and spans from the 1800s to the late 20th century, consisting primarily of signed photos, postcards, signatures, and letters. Offered in the collection are vintage and contemporary stars of the silver screen (including Academy Award–winners), a copious amount of early stage actors and actresses from both America and abroad, male and female opera singers, television stars from the early days to recent, international ballet dancers, and various other genres of music, with a smattering of artists, authors and other notables mixed in. Some of the photos are inscribed as well, and the collection is neatly housed in a number of binders. Collection rates overall very good to fine condition. Also due to the vast number of items, a few secretarial/and or printed signatures may be included. Weighing in at around 300 pounds, please be advised that extra shipping charges will apply. The sheer overwhelming volume of items and a number of unknown entertainers precludes a list, and interested parties are strongly advised to view the collection in person at our offices, as this collection is sold as is, and no returns will be accepted. Collections of this size and scope are seldom offered in whole, and with thousands of pieces, there are undoubtedly still many discoveries that lie within. Oversized. RRAuction COA.‌(MB $500)

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1354. Hank Aaron.

Western Union telegram, 8.5 x 5.5, a congratulatory message sent to Aaron upon the slugger’s 715th home run in 1974, signed in black ballpoint “Hank Aaron.” In fine condition, with a couple of surface impressions and a James Spence Authentication label affixed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1355. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Los Angeles Lakers trunks signed in black felt tip on the front “Abdul Jabbar.”

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1356. Muhammad Ali. Religious pamphlet, entitled “Is Jesus Really God” measuring 3.5 x 8.5 folded, signed on the front in black ballpoint, “Muhammad Ali 91.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1357. Muhammad Ali and Angelo Dundee. Signed book:

I Only Talk Winning by Angelo Dundee. First edition. Chicago: Contemporary Books, Inc., 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 283 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the free end page “To Del from Muhammad Ali. 5–25–88. Always the King,” and adding a drawing of a boxing ring and a stick figure character with a voice bubble shouting “Ali.” Also signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Dundee on the title page. In fine condition, with a couple of scuff marks to the boards and dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1358. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Color limited edition 14 x 22 poster entitled ‘Thrilla In Manila,’ numbered #500/500, signed in black felt tip. Doublematted to an overall size of 20 x 28. In fine condition, with scattered wrinkling and Frazier’s signature a little light.

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

(MB $200)

A week before the 1974 rematch with Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali gives his wife a tidy sum 1359. Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali Training Camp check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Ali, payable to Belinda Ali for $400.00, January 20, 1974. The word “hundred” has been added in blue ballpoint on the payline in another hand to make the amounts of the check jibe (the check is for $400 but Ali wrote out just “Four”).

A central vertical fold, small ding to right edge, some scattered light toning, and bank stamp above signature, otherwise fine condition.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence.

At the time this check was written, the champ, his second wife Belinda, and their entourage were ensconced at Ali’s Pennsylvania training camp preparing for his January 29, 1974 rematch with Joe Frazier. Although Ali-Frazier II is perhaps the least-remembered of the pugilists’ meetings, events leading up to it cemented what became boxing’s greatest rivalry. The Greatest wanted to avenge himself following a crushing defeat at the hands of Smokin’ Joe some three years earlier in the ‘Fight of the Century,’ but needed the bout as a stepping stone to challenge George Foreman, the newest Heavyweight Champion of the World. Ali was successful in his efforts eight days after signing this check, unleashing a flurry of punishing blows to which Frazier was unable to effectively respond. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1360. Muhammad Ali. Two

items: an AQS on an off-white 8.5 x 5.5 sheet. Ali writes: “To Mr. A. Whitaker from Muhammad Ali. P.S. Service to others is the rent we pay for our room here on Earth. April 21–84,” adding a small happy face at the end; and an ANS at the bottom of a fan letter to Ali, dated August 8, 1982. Ali writes: “Thank you for the clipping on Cassius Clay. Love Muhammad Ali, April 21–84.” Two vertical folds to AQS, and a small spot to signature on ANS, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1364. Auto Racing: Graham Hill and Stirling Moss. Two

felt tip signatures, “Best wishes, Graham Hill” and “Stirling Moss,” on individual 3 x 5 cards. A small picture of Hill is affixed to the top left corner of the card. In fine overall condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1365. Frank “Home Run” Baker. Baseball Hall of Famer

1361. All Time Leaders. Color limited edition 40 x 25 litho entitled

‘The All Time Leaders,’ numbered #565/980, signed in the lower border in pencil by the respective leader featured above in the Mount Rushmore-inspired design, Jerry Rice (touchdowns), Pete Rose (hits), and [Kareem] Abdul-Jabbar (points). Also signed in pencil by the artist, Gene Locklear. Rolled and in fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to corner. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1363. Arthur Ashe. Glossy 8 x

10 photo of Ashe with his racquet, rapidly signed in blue felt tip “Arthur Ashe.” In fine condition, with a couple of bends. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

considered one of the premiere power hitters during baseball’s dead-ball era. Vintage fountain pen signature, “J. Franklin Baker,” on a light green 4.25 x 1 slip clipped from a check and affixed to an off-white 5 x 3 card. Vertical crease through a single letter of signature, cancellation holes over opening stroke of signature, pencil notation above signature, and a trivial brush to last name, otherwise fine condition. Scarce in any form. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1366. Seve Ballesteros. Unused Au-

gusta National Golf Club scorecard, measuring 6.25 x 4.75, signed in black felt tip by Ballesteros. In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1371. Roger Bannister. Crystal clear

1367. Baltimore Colts. Com-

memorative Baltimore Colts football jersey, honoring the 1958 champions, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back by Art Donovan, Raymond Berry, Lenny Moore, Andy Nelson, Jim Mutscheller, and Gino Marchetti. In fine condition.

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

glossy 8 x 6.25 photo of Bannister busting the tape as he breaks the four-minute mile, signed in blue ballpoint. In fine condition, with a few light surface marks and a small tear to top edge.

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

1368. Baltimore Colts. Glossy

20 x 16 photo of the front page of the New York Daily News proclaiming the upset victory of the Baltimore Colts over the New York Giants in the 1958 NFL championship game—’The Greatest Game Ever Played’—signed in black felt tip “Art Donovan HOF ‘68,” “Gino Marchetti HOF 72,” “Raymond Berry HOF 73,” and “Lenny Moore HOF 75.”

In fine condition with a James Spence Authentication label affixed to photo. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1369.

Baltimore Colts: 1958 Champions. Official Riddell

Baltimore Colts football mini-helmet signed in blue felt tip on the sides by Colt Hall of Famers Lenny Moore, Raymond Berry, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Jim Mutscheller, and Andy Nelson. All of the signers have added a Hall of Fame induction year or jersey number. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

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

1370. Dave Bancroft.

Ballpoint signature, “Dave Bancroft,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. Double matted with a silver plaque commemorating Bancroft’s baseball career and his Hall of Fame induction, to an overall size of 21.25 x 17. In fine condition.

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

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1372. Ed Barrow.

Fountain pen signature, “E. G. Barrow,” on an off-white 3 x .75 slip clipped from a larger document. In fine condition, with light show-through from stamp and adhesive on reverse, and a mild shade of toning. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1373. Jack Barry.

American baseball player (1887–1961). Barry managed Major League Baseball and played for the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox. Vintage fountain pen signature, “With Best Wishes, Jack Barry, A member of the $100,000 infield Philadelphia Am. League 1910–1945,” on a beige 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard.

Postmarked May 16, 1945, in Worcester, Mass. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder. In fine condition, with postmark stamps only lightly affecting the beginning of the signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1374. Baseball Hall of Fame: Negro League. Eight gold

Hall of Fame plaque cards, each signed on the front in felt tip or ink by the respective Hall of Famer pictured. Signers are: James ‘Cool Papa’ Bell, Ray Dandridge, Monte Irvin (2), Judy Johnson (2: both adding “Best Wishes”), and Buck Leonard (2: one pre-stroke). In fine overall condition, with irregular ink adhesion or brushes to a couple signatures. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1375. Baseball Hall of Fame: Pitchers.

Thirteen gold Hall of Fame plaque cards, each signed on the front in felt tip or ink by the respective Hall of Fame pitcher shown. Signers are: Don Drysdale, Bob Feller (4), Whitey Ford, Lefty Gomez, Carl Hubbell, Waite C. Hoyt (2: one adding “Good Luck”), Fergie Jenkins, and Bob Lemon (2). In overall fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion or brushes to a couple signatures and a couple corner dings. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1376. Baseball Hall of Famers. Group lot of 20

items, consisting of cards, trading cards, an envelope, and an endorsed check, each signed in ink and felt tip by a different Hall of Famer. Signers are: Stan Musial, Duke Snider, Paul Molitor, Billy Herman, Bob Lemon, Freddie Lindstrom (ins and signed vertically), Dick Williams, Johnny Bench, Rick Ferrell, Rich Gossage, Joe Sewell, Johnny Mize, Buck Leonard, Lee MacPhail, Bobby Doerr, Red Schoendienst, Enos Slaughter, Robin Roberts, Luke Appling, and Doug Harvey. In overall fine condition, with light contrast to Bob Lemon’s signature and light irregular ink adhesion to Rich Gossage’s signature.

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

Heavy-hitting 500 Home Run Club

1377. Baseball: 500 Home Run Club. Official Rawl-

ings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint by 13 members of the 500 Home Run Club. Signers are: Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays on the sweet spot),Ted Williams, Frank Robinson, Eddie Murray, Willie McCovey, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Eddie Murray, Eddie Mathews, Harmon Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, and Mike Schmidt. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of light toning. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1378. Baseball Hall of Famers. Three hard-

cover books: Now Pitching Bob Feller signed by Feller, Hello Everybody I’m George Kell signed

by Kell, and A Tiger in His Time by David M. Jordan signed by Hal Newhouser. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1379. Baseball Hall of Famers. Six com-

memorative covers with silk color catchets honoring the respective players pictured, each signed in blue felt tip or ballpoint by Walter Alston (2), Nolan Ryan (2), and Reggie Jackson (2). In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1380. Baseball Hall of Famers. Thirty-

three gold Hall of Fame plaque cards, most signed on the front in felt tip or ink by the respective Hall of Famer pictured. Signers are: Sparky Anderson, Luke Appling, Earl Averill, Al Barlick, Yogi Berra (signed on reverse), Lou Boudreau, Max Carey, A. B. Chandler, Jocko Conlan, Bill Dickey (2), Bob Doerr (2), Rick Ferrell (2), Billy Herman (2), Al Kaline (2), George Kell (2), Ralph Kiner, George L. Kelly, Harmon Killebrew, Joe McCarthy (2), Robin Roberts, Edd J. Roush (also signed on reverse), Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider (2), Warren Spahn, and Wm. H. (Bill) Terry. In overall fine condition, with irregular ink adhesion or brushes to a couple signatures, including a failed first attempt of a signature on the front of Berra’s card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1381. Baseball: Negro League.

Two limited edition Negro League Legends lithographs, 19.5 x 15.5 and 16 x 20, one featuring Buck O’Neil and signed in blue felt tip by O’Neil, and the other featuring seven players, signed in blue felt tip by the respective players pictured. Signers are: Lester Lockett, Joe Barnes, Buck O’Neil, [Ted] Double Duty [Radcliffe], Casey Jones, Bobby Robinson, and Josh Johnson. Also signed in pencil by the artist. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1382. Baseball: Pacific Coast League 1935. Pacific Coast

League souvenir scorecard, 7.25 x 11, from the 1935 season, signed in fountain pen on the cover and inside by eleven major league players. Signers include: Dizzy Dean, Dolph Camilli, Frank Demaree, Fred Haney, Wally Hood, Gene Lillard, Jack Rothrock, Tuck Stainback, Ernie Stewart, Arnold Statz, and one other. Scattered soiling and a few light creases, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1383. Baseball: Pacific Coast League 1936. Pacific Coast

League souvenir scorecard, 7.25 x 11, from the 1936 season, signed in fountain pen on the front and back cover and inside by 25 major league players from the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. Signers include: Luke Appling (signed twice), Jimmie Dykes, Red Evans, Mule Haas, Jake Hayes, Babe Herman, Mike Kreevich, Babe Phelps, Red Radcliffe, Luke Sewell, Billy Webb, and John Whitehead. Scattered soiling and a few light creases, otherwise fine condition. In very good condition, with scattered bends, mild toning and soiling, and some separation along the spine. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1384.

Basketball.

Ten items consisting of signatures on various size slips, cards, sheets, and government postcards, each signed by a former basketball great. Signers include: John Wooden, Adolph Rupp, Bob Cousy, Bob McDermott, Ray Evans, Andy Phillips, Jack Smiley, Gene Vance, Art Mathisen, and Doug Mills. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1385. Sammy Baugh. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baugh in a passing pose, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

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

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1386. Sammy Baugh. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Baugh with his arm raised to throw a pass, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a trivial surface crease. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1387.

Elgin Baylor.

White canvas Converse All Star basketball sneaker, signed on the side in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck stating the sneaker was signed at the Upper Deck retail store on March 6, 2010. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Influential NFL commissioner who coined the phrase, ‘On any given Sunday …’

1388. Bert Bell. Com-

missioner of the NFL; his television policies of home team blackouts and one-league, onenetwork led to NFL’s financial growth. He also coined the phrase, ‘On any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team.’ TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, National Football League letterhead, December 7, 1955. Letter to Paul Helms of the Helms Athletic Foundation. In part: “I certainly want to congratulate you on the wonderful work which the Helms Athletic Foundation is doing. Again thanking you for your interest in the National Football League and in professional football.” In fine condition, with horizontal fold through signature, red pencil mark to bottom portion, and a bit of mild toning.

A scarce offering from one of football’s great leaders who guided the league to new heights in popularity. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1389. Yogi Berra and Don Larsen. Glossy 8 x 10 photo of

1394. Bert Blyleven. Official Riddell

Berra and Larsen embracing after Larsen’s perfect game to clinch the World Series, signed in blue felt tip by Yogi Berra and Don Larsen, adding the date of his perfect game.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Pittsburgh Pirates baseball helmet signed in gold ink on the brim. In fine condition.

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

1395. Ernie Bonham. Starting

pitcher (1913-1949) for the NY Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1940s. Vintage 7.5 x 9.5 magazine photo of Bonham throwing a pitch, affixed to a sheet of the same size, signed in blue fountain pen. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one affecting the signature, scattered creasing, and trimmed edges. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1390. Yogi Berra. Official Majestic replica New York Yankees baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back.

In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1391. Yogi Berra. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to ball. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1392. Yogi Berra. Color 8.75 x 10.5 laser print composite photo of Berra in his catching gear surrounded by ‘Yogi-isms,’ signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

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

1393. Billiards. Five items consisting of signatures on various size cards and government postcards, each signed by a former billiard great.

Signers are: Willie Mosconi, Willie Hoppe (2), Augie Kieckhefer, and Welcker Cochrane. In very good condition, with various scattered toning and mounting remnants to many of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1396.

Boxing. Three glossy photos, two 8 x 10 boxing poses signed in blue felt tip by Ingemar Johansson, and a 10 x 8 ring shot signed in blue felt tip

by Jimmy Ellis. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1397. Terry Bradshaw. Replica Pittsburgh Steelers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

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

1398. Terry Bradshaw. Official

Riddell replica Pittsburgh Steelers football helmet signed in silver ink on the side. In fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

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

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1399. George Brett.

1404. Earl Campbell. Official replica

Two color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Brett, each boldly signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1400. Jim Brown. Official Rid-

University of Texas Longhorns football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Earl Campbell 77.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

dell Cleveland Browns throwback football mini-helmet signed in black felt tip on the side, “Jim Brown HOF 71.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1401. Kobe Bryant. Official replica Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1402. Don Budge. Signed book: Budge

on Tennis. First edition. NY: Prentic-Hall, Inc., 1939. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7 x 9, 180 pages. Later signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the title page “To Del Reppy, With best wishes, Don Budge.” In very good condition, with scattered toning to the pages and front pastedown, and scuffing, light wear, chipping and price clips to the dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1403. Roy Campanella. Color limited edition 23.5 x 17 composite print of Campanella in action for the Brooklyn Dodgers, numbered #138/250, signed in pencil. Also signed by artist Christopher Paluso.

Double cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 32 x 25.5. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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1405. Earl Campbell. Official Reebok replica Houston Oilers throwback football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Earl Campbell HOF 91.”

In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1406. Steve Carlton. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Carlton throwing for the Phillies, signed in blue felt tip, “Steve Carlton, CY 72, 77, 80, 82, HOF 94.” In very fine condition, with a Major League Baseball hologram and James Spence authentication label affixed to bottom. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

Affirmed takes to the races 1407. Steve Cauthen.

Four items: color satinfinish 8 x 10 photo of Cauthen in a race signed in black felt tip; front cover of the June 19, 1978, Sports Illustrated showing Cauthen atop Affirmed signed in blue felt tip; 1993 Horse Star trading card signed in black felt tip; and a black felt tip signature on a 4.5 x 2.25 card matted with a color photo to an overall size of 11 x 14. Accompanied by four unsigned photos, a $2 winning ticket, and several dried flowers said to have come from the wreath of Affirmed obtained directly from the jockey by the consignor’s husband who was in charge of entertainment at Belmont Raceway. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1412. Chicago White Sox. American League

1408. Wilt Chamberlain. Hand-

signed figurine of Wilt the Stilt in his Los Angeles Lakers uniform, signed on the front in black felt tip.

In fine condition with a couple of tiny paint chips. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1409. Chicago Bears. Official

Riddell replica on the sides League Chicago Bears football helmet signed in silver ink by 11 former Bears, including: William Perry, Gary Fencik, Steve McMichael, Otis Wilson, Mike Singletary, Keith Van Horne, and Dan Hampton. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1410. Chicago Cubs Pitching Greats. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Kerry Wood and on the adjacent panels by Greg Maddux and Mark Prior.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

baseball signed in blue ink by 28 members of the 1953 Chicago White Sox. Players include: Nelson Fox, Minnie Minoso, Billy Pierce, Luis Aloma, Gene Bearden, Ray Berres, Chico Carrasquel, Sam Dente, Joe Dobson, Harry Dorish, Bob Elliott, Connie Johnson, Sherm Lollar, Sam Mele, Paul Richards (ss), Jim Rivera, Bud Sheely, Red Wilson, and Tom Wright. A Bob Keegan signature has been deemed clubhouse. Moderate toning and scattered scuffing to the covering, and some signatures very faint, otherwise very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1413.

Chicago White Sox. Baseball

signed in ballpoint by 24 members of the 1961 Chicago White Sox. Signers include: Al Lopez (ss), Luis Aparicio (reverse SS), Nelson Fox, Minnie Minoso (reverse SS), Billy Pierce, J C. Martin, Jim Landis, Sam Esposito, Jerry Staley, Sherm Lollar, Turk Lown, Earl Torgeson, Frank Baumann, and Floyd Robinson. In very good condition, with mild to moderate toning and soiling and scattered scuffing with one scuff affecting Pierce’s name. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authenticity. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1411. Chicago White Sox. Chi-

cago White Sox souvenir baseball signed in blue ink by 25 members of the 1952 squad.

Players include: Nelson Fox, Minnie Minoso, Billy Pierce, Jim Adair, Ray Berres, Chico Carrasquel, Sam Dente, Hank Edwards, Marv Grissom, Darrell Johnson, Howie Judson, Bob Kennedy, Rocky Krsnich (ss), Lou Kretlow, Sherm Lollar, Sam Mele, Jim Rivera, Eddie Robinson, Bud Sheely, and Bud Stewart. Light uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1414. Jim Clark. Vintage 6 x 4.25 photo, signed and inscribed in

blue ballpoint “To R.A.F. Leuchars, with best wishes, Jim Clark.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, label affixed to bottom edge of image, label with collector’s notation affixed to reverse and Clark signing over portion of photographer’s stamp. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

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“Since I was fortunate to become the new champion, I have been deluged with letters and telegrams” 1415. Jim Clark. Scottish two-

time world champion Formula One driver (1936–1968) who died in a crash during a race in Germany.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, personal letterhead, October 2, 1963. Letter of thanks to a well-wisher. In part: “Since I was fortunate to become the new champion, I have been deluged with letters and telegrams as kind and as welcome to me as your own. I could never have dreamed that there were so many hundreds of old friends who would wish me well…This little note is the only way I can say a brief, though heartfelt, ‘thank you’ before dashing off for a lengthy sojourn in the United States.” In very good condition, with two punch holes to left edge, small tack hole to upper left, and scattered wrinkling and creasing. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1416.

Cleveland Browns.

Satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of the 1964 Browns, signed in black felt tip by more than 30 members, including Jim Brown, Leroy Kelly, Paul Warfield, Gary Collins, Gene Hickerson, Lowell Caylor, Jim Ninowski, Mike Lucci, Paul Wiggin, Jim Kanicki, John Brown, John Brewer, Clifton McNeil, Dale Memmelaar, Charley Scales, Dick Modzelewski, Dave Raimey, Roger Shoals, John Wooten, Bernie Parrish, Stan Sczurek, Monte Clark, Frank Parker, Tom Hutchinson, Walter Beach, Vince Costello, Bob Gain, and Frank Ryan. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1417. Howard Cosell. Signed

book: I Never Played the Game.

First edition, first printing. NY: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 380 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black ink on the half-title page, “To the Gunbity family with best wishes, Howard Cosell.” Light scattered soiling to the end pages and mild scuffing and chipping to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1418. Bill Cowher. Color glossy

16 x 20 photo of Cowher celebrating the Steelers Super Bowl XL victory, signed in silver ink. In fine condition, with a holographic Super Bowl XL label and a smaller holographic label affixed to the lower right corner.

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

1419. Joe Cronin. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed across the top in black ballpoint. Encapsulated in a plastic PSA/ DNA authentication holder. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1420. Detroit Lions.

Signed book: Detroit Lions by Jerry Green. First edition. NY: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 7.25 x 10.25, 191 pages. Signed on the half-title page and opposite page in blue felt tip by Dick ‘Night Train’ Lane (ins), Joe Schmidt (ins), Lem Barney (adding “20, NFL Hall of Fame ‘92”), John Henry Johnson (adding “H.O.F. 87”), and signed in blue ballpoint by Yale Lary (adding “HOF 79”). In fine condition, with light show-through from a collector notation on the first free end page and clipped price corner and light wear to the dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1421. Detroit Tigers.

Signed book: Cobb Would Have Caught It by Richard Bak. Later printing. Detroit: Wayne State University Press, 1991. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 383 pages. Signed and inscribed in ballpoint on the first free end page “To Del, Thanks for a pleasant interview.

Charlie Gehringer.” Also signed by Rick Ferrell, Al Kaline, George Kell, Ernie Harwell, Alan Trammell, Bill Rogell, and the author. In fine condition. Quite uncommon for Gehringer to write out his full first name.

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

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1422. Joe DiMaggio. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of DiMaggio taking a practice swing in his Yankee pinstripes, signed in blue felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1426. Joe DiMaggio. Signed book: The

DiMaggio Albums Volumes I & II. First edition, first printing. NY: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1989.

Two hardcover volumes in slipcase, 9.25 x 11.25.

Signed in blue felt tip on the back of the reverse of the half-title page of Volume I over a photo of DiMaggio. In fine condition, with light spotting to the spine of both books. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1427. DiMaggio, Mantle, and Williams. Three Perez-Steele

1423. Joe DiMaggio. Semi-glossy 14 x 11 photo of DiMaggio in

his Yankees road uniform, signed in blue felt tip “Joe DiMaggio.” The photo is affixed to a same-sized board with a notation that the pose was developed from the original negative. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1424. Joe DiMaggio. Classic 8 x 11

magazine photo of DiMaggio and Walter Winchell, signed in blue felt tip by DiMaggio. In fine condition, with scattered surface creasing, a few small tears to the left edge, and a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to the lower right corner.

Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

cards, each signed in blue felt tip by the respective Hall of Famer pictured: Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Ted Williams. All three are suede matted and framed together to an overall size of 14.25 x 8.5. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1428. Mike Ditka. Replica Chicago Bears football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition.

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

1429. Tony Dorsett. Replica Dallas Cowboys football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

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

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1435. Julius Erving. Official ABA limited edition basketball, from the 30 year reunion in 1997, signed in silver ink on a side panel, “Julius ‘Dr. J.’ Erving.” In very fine condition.

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

1430. Don Drysdale. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Drysdale in uniform, signed in blue felt tip, “Don Drysdale.” In fine condition.

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

1436. Roger Federer. Color

satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Federer hoisting his US Open trophy over his head, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1431. Dale Earnhardt. Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of Earnhardt posing with his five Winston Cup trophies, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1432. Dale Earnhardt. Color 10 x 8 cardstock promotional photo of Earnhardt surrounded by his trophies and his car, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

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

1433. John Elway. Official Wilson

‘Super Bowl XXXII’ football signed in silver ink “John Elway 7.” In fine condition, with a couple of stray ink marks and a John Elway authentication label affixed. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1434. Brett Favre. Replica Green

Bay Packers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1437. Bob Feller. Six

signed photos, four glossy 8 x 10 and two 7.25 x 9.25 cardstock, each signed in blue felt tip or gold ink by the Hall of Fame pitcher. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1438. Carlton Fisk. Official Majestic replica star-spangled Boston Red Sox baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1439. Carlton Fisk. Glossy 20

x 16 multi-exposure photo of Fisk waving his home run fair in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, signed in blue felt tip, “Carlton Fisk, 11 All Star, All Century Team.” In very fine condition, with a Major League Baseball hologram affixed to bottom. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1440. Carlton Fisk. Memorable glossy 20 x 16 photo of Fisk’s historic home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, signed in blue felt tip, “Carlton Fisk.” In fine condition with the image a bit grainy.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1441. Carlton Fisk. Satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of Fisk pummeling New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson during a famed 1973 bench-clearing brawl at Fenway Park, signed in blue felt tip “Carlton Fisk, Red Sox Nation.” In fine condition with a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1442. Jim Fixx. Author (1932–1984) credited with starting America’s fitness revolution and popularizing running as a sport, who died of a heart attack on his daily run. Signed book: Jim Fixx’s Second Book of Running. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1980. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 239 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page “To Kerry—Keep at it! Jim Fixx.” Light wear to head and heel of the spine and a few small creases, tiny tears, and mild scuffing to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1443. Football. Seventeen items consisting of signatures and brief ALSs on various size slips, cards, sheets, and government postcards, each signed by a former football great. Signers are: Steve Van Buren, Ernie Nevers, Charlie Trippi, Sam Baugh, Earl ‘Dutch’ Clark, Mel Hein, Homer Hazel, Cliff Battles, Bert Bell, Otto Graham, Chuck Bednarik, Elroy ‘Crazy Legs’ Hirsch, Byron White, Les Howath, Harry Newman, Elmer Oliphant, and Walter Eckersall. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

Yankees coach laments the loss of his players to the war effort: “Keller went in the Navy and they are expecting Gordon to enlist. I hardly see how they can carry on next year if they take many more”

1444. Art Fletcher. Esteemed player and manager

(1885-1950) of the NY Giants and Yankees. ALS signed “Arthur Fletcher,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, January 5, 1944. Letter to his friend Pat during the holiday season. In part: “I am going to celebrate my 59th birthday by writing you folks…On Dec. 26th I entered the hospital…for a minor operation (postrate [sic] trouble). They operated Tuesday… and on New Years day. I came home…Haven’t had a bit of pain to speak of and by this coming Sat. I can go out. They blocked the spine and I was numb from the hips down so didn’t feel a thing. I was in the operating room about an hour all together. Sure are glad they didn’t give me ether….

Guess you saw where Keller went in the Navy and they are expecting Gordon to enlist. I hardly see how they can carry on next year if they take many more.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light scattered creasing. During World War II, baseball lost 500 players to the service, including the two players mentioned by Fletcher, Charlie Keller and Joe Gordon. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1445. Football Coaches.

Eleven items: five signatures on various size slips, cards, and sheets. Signers are: Wilbur ‘Pete’ Henry, C. W. Spears, Bennie Oosterbaan, Dean Cromwell, and Irwin Uteritz; five TLSs signed by Harry G. Kipke, George Little, Bernie Masterson, Frank McCormick, and John J. Schommer; and a glossy 5 x 7 photo signed by Biggie Munn. In overall very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1446. Jimmie Foxx. A fearsome power hitter whose strength earned him the moniker ‘The Beast,’ Foxx was the anchor of an intimidating Philadelphia Athletics lineup that produced pennant winners from 1929 to 1931. Vintage ink signature, “Jimmie Foxx,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card with typed collector’s notations along top edge. In fine condition, with a few hints of mild toning. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1447. Jimmie Foxx.

Vintage fountain pen signature and inscription “Regards to Al—Jimmie Foxx” on a light yellow 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition, with brushing to a couple of letters in his name. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1448. A. J. Foyt. Glossy 11 x

14 photo of Foyt in his open-wheel car, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1451. Walt Frazier. Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Frazier on the court, boldly signed in silver ink “Walt Frazier, HOF 1987.” In fine condition with a couple of small bends and a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the photo.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1452. Charles Gehringer.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gehringer crouched for a ball, signed in black felt tip, “Chas. Gehringer.” In fine condition, with scattered surface marks and light brushing to the first letter of the signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1449. Joe Frazier. Two items:

right-handed Everlast boxing glove, signed on the top in black felt tip; and a pair of black silk boxing shorts, signed on the front in silver ink. In fine condition. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity from James Spence. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1450. Joe Frazier. Everlast right-

handed 14-ounce boxing glove signed in silver ink on the top. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1453. Golf Masters Champions. Ten pho-

tos of varying finishes, seven in color, ranging in size from 3.25 x 6 to 11.75 x 8, signed in ink and felt tip by the former Masters Champions. Signers are: Sam Snead, Bob Goalby, Bernhard Langer, Fuzzy Zoeller, Jose Maria Olazabal, Mark O’Meara, Sandy Lyle, Billy Casper, Craig Stadler, and Ray Floyd. In overall fine condition, with light creasing, mild toning to the top edge of Sam Snead’s photo, as well as irregular ink adhesion to Sam Snead’s signature. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1458. Green Bay Packers. Twelve items:

1454. Pancho Gonzalez. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gonzalez on the court, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition with the image quality a bit grainy. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1455. Andy Granatelli. Signed

book: They Call Me Mister 500. First edition. Chicago: Hyatt Regnery Company, 1969. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 341 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the half-title page “To Del, Best Whooshes, Andy Granatelli 5/6/01.” In very good condition, with fading to the bottom of the spine, light soiling, a light diagonal crease to the half-title page passing the signature, a block of moderate toning to the first free end page, missing pieces of the dustjacket at the top and bottom. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1456. Red Grange. Vin-

tage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grange running with the ball, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Kenneth Crouche, ‘Red’ Grange,” and signed a second time below the inscription. In good condition, with heavy creasing, surface impressions, a faint paperclip imprint to the top left corner, and mild silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1457.

Green Bay Packers.

Official Riddell Green Bay Packers football mini-helmet signed on the side in blue felt tip by Mark Chmura, Chris Jacke, Frank Winters, LeRoy Butler, and Don Beebe. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

vintage ink signatures on various size slips and sheets from Verne Lewellen, Wuert Engelmann, and Lavy Dilweg; ALSs from Cal Hubbard, Mike Michalske, Clarke Hinkle, Frank Baker, Cecile Isabell and Ted Futsch, brief TLSs from L. W. Joannes, and Don Hutson, and a satinfinish photo signed by ‘Buckets’ Goldenberg. In overall very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners.RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1459. Hank Greenberg. Felt tip signature, “Hank Greenberg,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Matted with a photo of Greenberg at the plate to an overall size of 11 x 13.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1460. Hank Greenberg. Gold Hall of Fame plaque card signed in black felt tip “Hank Greenberg.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1461. Wayne Gretzky.

Color satin-finish 11 x 14 photo of Gretzky on the ice as a member of the NY Rangers, signed in-person in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1462. Joe Greene. Official

1467. Heisman Trophy Winners.

Riddell replica Pittsburgh Steelers football helmet signed in silver ink on the side, “Joe Greene HOF 87.”

In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Official Riddell Oklahoma Sooners football mini-helmet signed in silver ink on the sides by Sooner Heisman Trophy winners Steve Owens, Billy Sims, and Jason White, each adding the year of their award. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1468. Heisman Trophy Winners. Official Riddell Nebraska

1463. Wayne Gretzky. Official NHL Los An-

Cornhuskers football mini-helmet signed in black felt tip on a side by Mike Rozier, Johnny Rodgers, and Eric Crouch. In fine condition, with a light brush to Crouch’s signature.

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

geles Kings hockey puck signed in black felt tip on the logo side, “Wayne Gretzky.” The puck is removable displayed in a clear plastic stand with an unsigned trading card. In fine condition.

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

1464. Will Harridge. DS, two pages on two

adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, January 26, 1950.

American League employee’s contract between the American Base Ball Club of Philadelphia and Frank Fulmer to serve as a scout for a salary of $750. Signed on the exterior panel

by Harridge as American League president.

In fine condition, with scattered mild toning.

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

1469. Heisman Trophy Winners. Nine

items consisting of signatures on various size slips and government cards, each signed by a Heisman Trophy winner.

Signers are: Don Blanchard, Alan Ameche, Larry Kelley, Clint Frank, Glenn Davis, Hopalong Cassidy, Joe Bellino, Jay Berwanger, and Tom Harmon. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, collector notations, and mounting remnants to many of the corners.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1465. Elvin Hayes. Replica Washington

Bullets basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back, “Elvin Hayes, HOF 90, 50 Greatest.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Hockey.

Five items: signatures on various size slips and cards, each signed by a hockey great. Signers are Frank Brimsek, Bob Dill, Lou Fontinato, and Gordie Howe; and a 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo signed by Maurice Richard. In very good condition.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1466. Harry Heilmann. Hall of Fame baseball player (1894–1951) who played on

the Detroit Tigers under Ty Cobb, his manager and mentor. Heilmann won four batting titles between 1921 and 1927 and came within nine hits of hitting .400 each year. After his 17-year playing career ended, he broadcast Tigers games for another 17 years.

Partly-printed DS, signed “Harry E. Heilmann,” one page, 8.25 x 3.5, February 14, 1927. Sixty day promissory note for $700 between Heilmann and the Griswold National Bank of Detroit, signed at the bottom by Heilmann, who adds his address underneath his signature. Note is affixed to a slightly larger sheet of heavy cardstock. In very good condition, with bank stamp over portion of signature, several creases, another office stamp and notation, and light toning. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1471.

Hockey Goalies. Signed book:

The Men in the Nets: Hockey’s Tortured Heroes. First edition, first printing. Chicago: Follett Publishing Company, 1967. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 133 pages. Signed on the opening pages in red felt tip and blue ballpoint

by Johnny Bower, Frank Brimsek, Gump Worsley (2), Chuck Rayner, Glenn Hall, Tony Esposito, Ed Giacomin, and Harry Lumley. Surface dings and rubbing, a price clip, and an authentication label on the bottom right corner of the first free end page, otherwise fine condition.

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

1475. Larry Holmes. Red and white boxing trunks signed in black felt tip on the front, “Larry Holmes, Easton Assassin.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1476. Paul Hornung. Official

Riddell replica Green Bay Packers football helmet signed in blue felt tip on the side, “Paul Hornung, HOF 86.” In very fine condition.

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

1472. Ben Hogan.

Signed book: Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons.

First edition. NY: A. S. Barnes and Company, 1957. Hardcover, 7.25 x 10.25, 127 pages. signed in black felt opposite the half-title page, “Ben Hogan.” In fine condition, with soiling to the first free end page and mild soiling to the boards. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1473. Ben Hogan.

Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Hogan, “W. Ben Hogan,” payable to The Dallas Morning News for $19.00, October 8, 1991. In fine condition, with a vertical fold affecting one letter of the signature, faint show-through from a cancellation stamp on the reverse, and small staple marks in the top left corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1474. Ben Hogan. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Hogan finishing a swing, signed vertically in black felt tip. In fine condition, with light crease to the bottom left corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1477. Paul Hornung. Official

Baden commemorative Heisman Trophy football signed in black felt tip on the white panel “Paul Hornung, 5, 56H.” In fine condition.

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

1478. Paul Hornung. Official

Riddell Green Bay Packers football mini-helmet signed in black felt tip on the side. In fine condition.

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

1479. Horse Racing. Collection of 50 signed photos, ranging in size from 6 x 4 up to 7 x 6.5, various finishes, each signed in ink or felt tip by the respective jockey or trainer pictured. Signers are: Robby Albarado, Bob Baffert (2), Russell Baze (3), Tyler Baze, Rafael Bejarano (2), Shaun Bridgmoham, Jesse Campbell, Javier Castellano (3), Eddie Castro, Jorge Chavez, Daniel Coa (2), Jon Court, Jose Espinoza, Earlie Fires (2), Todd Fletcher, David Flores, Ryan Fogelsonger, Garrett Gomez (2), Aaron Gryder, Mark Hennig, Mark Johnson, Corey Lanerie, Julien LeParoux, Jose Lezcano, Richard Mandella, Eddie Martin, Jr., Willie Martinez (2), Corey Nakatani (2), Mario Pino (2), Gabriel Saez, Jose Santos, Robyn Smith-Astaire (2), Mike Smith (2), Alex Solis, Cornelio Velasquez, and Cornellio Velasquez. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1480. Horse Racing.

Eight items consisting of signatures and a brief TLS on various size slips, cards, sheets, and government postcards, each signed by a former jockey. Signers are: Willie Shoemaker, Eddie Arcaro (2), Earl Sande (2), Johnny Longden, Edward Bradley, and Bill Hartack. Hartack’s letter has a small signed photo affixed. In very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1481. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Satin-finish 10 x 8 photo

1484. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Ex-

ceptional 32 x 24 photo of Turcotte winning the 1973 Belmont Stakes by an amazing 31 lengths atop Secretariat, signed in black felt tip, “Secretariat is the greatest horse of all time. I know because I rode him in all 3 Triple Crown races where he set new track records at the 3 different tracks and a world record in the Belmont.

Ron Turcotte 1973.” Rolled and in fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1485. Gordie Howe.

of Turcotte atop Secretariat at the victorious Belmont Stakes race, signed in black felt tip in the bottom border. In very fine condition.

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

Color satin-finish 20 x 16 photo of Howe potting a goal against the Maple Leafs, signed in black felt tip, “Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey.” In fine condition.

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

1482. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Color satin-finish 16 x

20 photo of the cover of the June 11, 1973, issue of Sports Illustrated, with Turcotte atop Secretariat, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1486. Tony Jacklin and Seve Ballesteros. Color glossy 10 x

8 photo of Jacklin and Ballesteros raising their hands after their Ryder Cup victory, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1487. Bo Jackson. Replica Los 1483. Horse Racing: Ron Turcotte. Color

13 x 19 mini-poster for Secretariat, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases and lightly curled horizontal edges from previous rolling. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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Angeles Raiders football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tristar. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1488. Reggie Jackson. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1489. Vic Janowicz. Halfback for the Washington Redskins who played college football at Ohio State University and won the Heisman Trophy in 1950. During training camp in 1956, he suffered a serious brain injury in an automobile accident that left him partially paralyzed and ended his athletic career. Action 8 x 10 cardstock photo of Janowicz on the verge of a pass, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Ron–Best regards always, Vic Janowicz, OSU.” Light surface creasing and marks, and a faint paperclip impression to the middle of the top edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1490. James J. Jeffries.

Heavyweight boxing champion of the world, 1899–1904. Printed vintage signed ink portrait on an off-white 7 x 9 sheet, signed at the bottom “Jas. J. Jeffries.”

Trimmed edges, some light soiling and creasing to top edge, and a horizontal crease touching bottom of image, otherwise fine condition.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1491. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Color satin-finish 11

x 14 photo of Johnson and Bird posing on either side of the NBA trophy, signed in blue felt tip by both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. A PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to corner, otherwise very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

1492. Magic Johnson. Replica Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1493. Magic Johnson. Official Spalding

NBA game ball basketball signed in silver ink on a side panel. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1494. Walter Johnson. Johnson (1887–

1946), whose famous deadly fastball earned him the nickname ‘Train,’ was one of the first five original Hall of Fame inductees in 1936. Philadelphia Athletics score card from Shibe Park from the 1921 season, 7 x 11, two pages, from a game between Philadelphia and Washington, signed along the top of the cover in fountain pen, “Walter Johnson.”

Uniform toning, central horizontal and vertical fold, and a few light pencil notations, otherwise fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1495. Walter Johnson. FDC honor-

ing Norway with four stamps affixed, signed in fountain pen “Walter Johnson.” Also signed by the Washington, D.C. postmaster. In fine condition, with light wrinkling and toning, and some adhesive staining beneath two of the stamps. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1496. Michael Jordan. Empty box of 1986 Fleer NBA Basketball cards, signed on the top in black felt tip by Jordan. Some scattered creases and a couple light fingerprints above signature, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1497. Michael Jordan. Color glossy 8

1501. Larry Lajoie.

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Larry Lajoie, Sept.

6th/43,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.5 slip. Affixed to a same-sized piece of paper. In very good condition, with central horizontal fold crossing the “y” in his first name and part of the date, mild soiling, and uniform toning. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

x 10 composite photo spanning Jordan’s career, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with an NBA hologram affixed to lower right and an authentication label affixed to lower left. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

1502. Jake LaMotta. Two items:

left-handed 10-ounce Everlast boxing glove, signed on the top in black felt tip, “Jake LaMotta, Raging Bull”; and a glossy 16 x 20 photo of LaMotta in the ring with Sugar Ray Robinson, signed in silver ink, “Ray, I never went down, Jake LaMotta.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1498. Ralph Kiner.

Ten Kiner’s Korner, Shea Stadium, business checks, all 8.5 x 3, all from 1989, all filled out and signed by Kiner, “Ralph M. Kiner.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold to each, and expected stamps. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1499. Bill Knickerbocker.

Major League Baseball shortstop (1911–1963). Who’s Who in Baseball book page, 8.5 x 11, featuring an image of Knickerbocker and his stats, signed on his image in fountain pen, “Bill Knickerbocker.” In fine condition with a few small creases.

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

1503. Jake LaMotta.

Classic 20 x 16 cardstock photo of LaMotta knocking Sugar Ray Robinson through the ropes, boldly signed in gold ink, “Jake LaMotta.”

In fine condition, with light scattered surface and corner creasing.

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

Gracious letter to a former teammate: “I sure was a lucky young fellow to be your teammate so many years ago”

1500. Mark Koenig. Starting shortstop for the New York Yankees 1927 Murderers’ Row team, and was the last surviving member of that legendary team. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, December 5, 1978. To former Yankee teammate, Pat. In full: “Many thanks for the nice Christmas gift. The Mrs. and I will be thinking of you while enjoying our Christmas dinner. I sure was a lucky young fellow to be your teammate so many years ago. I know you will have a fine time at the ‘Hall of Fame’ dinner and it is just another feather in your cap.

You certainly manage to travel extensively and I guess it is the Nordic blood in your veins handed down from your sea-faring fore-fathers. I hope some day we can get together and as you say talk over old times.

I am so fortunate to have you as a friend and I wish you good health and happiness.” Scattered creasing, a uniform shade of toning, an ink notation in another hand in the top right corner, and staple marks in the top left corner, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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“Poffenberger had better scratch off his list the ‘friend’ who enticed him into taking out the policy and giving what apparently was a judgment note” 1504. Kenesaw M. Landis. First

baseball commissioner (1866– 1944). Landis was elected to office on November 12, 1920, and helped restore public confidence in baseball following the Black Sox scandal of 1919.

The former US district judge banned eight White Sox players for life, despite their acquittal in a court of law. Landis subsequently issued other edicts utilizing the ‘absolute power’ granted him by the owners to ensure the game’s integrity. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, September 28, 1938. To Detroit Tigers owner, Walter Briggs. In full: “For your information, herewith a copy of letter to Attorneys Allers & Cochran regarding claim against Poffenberger.

Poffenberger had better scratch off his list the ‘friend’ who enticed him into taking out the policy and giving what apparently was a judgment note. I am afraid he will have a tough time ‘meeting the legal process.’” In very good condition, with scattered surface creasing, a uniform shade of toning, a small staple still intact in the top left corner, and mounting remnants on each corner on the reverse. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1506. A League of Their Own. Seven

glossy and matte-finish photos, 8 x 10s and one 10 x 8, featuring five members of the original league, signed in black felt tip by Marge Wenzell, Lefty Hohlmayer, Dottie Key (ins), Pepper Davis, and Dottie Kamenshek; and two actresses from the motion picture, signed in black felt tip by Tracy Reiner and Megan Cavanagh. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1507. Meadowlark Lemon and Marques Haynes. Signed book:

Meadowlark. Later printing. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 221 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ballpoint on the title page “To Del, God Bless, Meadowlark” and signed in black felt tip “Marques Haynes 2–26–’00.”

In fine condition, with light soiling to the boards and some scuffing to the dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1508. Sugar Ray Leonard.

Everlast left-handed 14-ounce boxing glove signed in silver ink on the top. In very fine condition.

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

1505. Rod Laver and Roy Emerson. Glossy

10 x 8 photo of Laver and Emerson posing with their respective trophies, signed in black felt tip by both. In fine condition.

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

1509. Vince Lombardi. Legendary coach and general manager

of the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay Packers, Inc. business check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in another hand and signed by Lombardi, “Vincent Lombardi,” payable to Janice E. Marvel for $50.10, December 5, 1959. In fine condition, with central vertical fold, and expected stamps and holes. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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Colossal litho celebrating the silver anniversary of Southern California’s first hockey team 1510. Los Angeles Kings. Massive color

limited edition 50 x 38 composite lithograph entitled The Silver Season 25th Anniversary of the Los Angeles Kings, numbered #AP11/32, signed in the lower border in pencil by Wayne Gretzky, Marcel Dionne, Dave Taylor, Luc Robitaille, Rogie Vachon, Butch Goring, Jerry Buss, Jack Kent Cooke, Bernie Nicholls, Bob Miller, Bruce McNall, and Charlie Simmer. Rolled and in fine condition, with slight mounting remnants on reverse. A colorful and fitting tribute to the storied NHL franchise. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1513. Connie Mack. Once

a catcher, but made his mark as a manager. After a stint at the helm of Pittsburgh, he assumed control of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901 and continued for 50 years until retirement at the age of 88. Mack is best remembered as a dignified, scorecardwaving leader in a business suit, who won five World Series crowns and built two dynasties. Boldly penned ALS, one page, 8.5 x 7.25, American Base Ball Club of Philadelphia letterhead, June 6, 1952.

Letter to Paul. In full: “Am writing you to see if you can’t make the luncheon which takes place on the 7th of July. Christy tells me that you expect to be in Chicago on that day—The luncheon will not be the same without you. Try and come to the luncheon you will be missed if you can’t come.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, two lightly affecting signature, and a couple paperclip impressions to top edge.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1511. Joe Louis. Original 3.5 x 5.25 arcade card of Louis in his prime, signed vertically in blue ballpoint. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

Ali, Frazier, and Jackie Robinson honor the ‘Brown Bomber’ as Man of the Year 1512. Joe Louis. Rinkeydinks Souvenir Journal for the Joe Louis Dinner Dance, held on November 28, 1971, at the Americana Hotel in New York City, 8.5 x 11.25, honoring Louis as Man of the Year.

Signed on the first page in black ink by Joe Louis, in blue ballpoint

by Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and in black felt tip by Jackie Robinson. Inside bears photos of Louis in and out of the ring and printed tributes from friends and businesses including Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dizzy Gillespie. In fine condition, with a bit of light staining to front and back covers and expected light handling wear. A star-studded tribute to one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.

Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from James Spence. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $300)

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1514. Mickey Mantle. Fabulous

1518. Mickey Mantle. Official

color limited edition 25.5 x 38 lithograph, numbered #300/777, of Mantle in the Yankees home dugout, a bat perched on his shoulder, signed in blue felt tip. Also signed in felt tip by the artist, Burt Silverman.

Edge dings and creases, heavier at the top border, and a bent upper right corner tip, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a couple light spots of toning.

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

1520. Mickey Mantle. Nice 45 rpm record

1515. Mickey Mantle. Color

glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Mantle taking a knee inside Yankee Stadium before a game, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of slight irregular ink adhesion to last name of signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1516. Mickey Mantle. Official Rawlings American League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Mickey Mantle, The Mick.” In fine condition, with light toning to side panels above and below signature.

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

entitled “A Day to Remember, June 8, 1969,” honoring Mickey Mantle, signed on both sides of the sleeve in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light wrinkles and creases to sleeve.

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

1521. Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Duke Snider. Color

glossy 10 x 8 photo of Kip Amato’s work of the three Hall of Famers, signed in blue felt tip

by Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, and Duke Snider, each signing under their respective image. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1517. Mickey Mantle. Ballpoint

signature, “Mickey Mantle,” on an offwhite 3.75 x 4.75 lightly-lined sheet of paper, also signed in ballpoint by nine members of the 1963 NY Yankees and Cleveland Indians, including Marshall Bridges, Bill Stafford, Hector Lopez, Jack Reed, Max Alvis, Gary Bell, Jerry Walker, Al Luplow, and Larry Brown. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, uniform shade of toning with heavier areas around the edges, a few small points of separation along the fold, and a JSA authentication label affixed to the reverse side of Mantle’s signature. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence.

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

1522. Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Duke Snider. Color 36 x 24 composite print, numbered #205/1603, signed in blue felt tip

by Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Duke Snider. Also signed in blue felt tip by the artist, David Millman. Rolled and in fine condition, with scattered creases to print, as well as creasing and dings to edges.

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

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1527. Roger Maris.

Ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Roger Maris,” on a light blue 3.25 x 2.25 trimmed album page. Encapsulated in a plastic SCG authentication holder. In fine condition, with skipping of ink to sentiment. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1523. Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Harmon Killebrew.

Color glossy 13 x 9 photo of Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Harmon Killebrew posing together before a game, signed in blue felt tip by all three Hall of Famers. Double matted to an overall size of 18 x 14.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1524. Dan Marino. Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Marino dropping back to pass for the Dolphins, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light, scattered surface and edge impressions. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100) 1525. Dan Marino. Official Riddell Miami Dolphins football helmet signed in black felt tip on the side, “Dan Marino 13.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Upper Deck. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1528. Joe McCarthy. Ballpoint signature, “Joe McCarthy,” on an off-white 4.25 x 1.5 slip. Double matted with a silver plaque commemorating his baseball career and his induction into the Hall of Fame, along with a photo of McCarthy with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, to an overall size of 17.5 x 18. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1529. Joe McCarthy. Nostalgic 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of McCarthy in uniform, signed in black ballpoint. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication case. In fine condition, with slightly irregular ink adhesion to the signature. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1530. Kevin McHale. Replica Boston

1526. Roger Maris.

Topps trading card from 1967 signed on the front in blue felt tip “Roger Maris.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $200)

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Celtics basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition.

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

1531. Miami Dolphins: 1972 Perfect Season. Official

Riddell replica Miami Dolphins football helmet signed in black felt tip on the sides by seven former members of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, including Mercury Morris, Larry Little, Earl Morrell, Garo Yepremian, Bob Kuechenberg, Jim Kiick, and Jim Langer. In very fine condition.

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

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1532. Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. Official Riddell replica San

Francisco 49ers football helmet signed in blue felt tip on the side

by Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. In very fine condition.

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

1533. Joe Montana. Replica

San Francisco 49ers football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition.

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

1534. Joe Montana.

Four limited edition gold Upper Deck Salutes Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers trading cards, each signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition. Accompanied by four certificates of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1535. Joe Montana. Color satin-finish 30 x 40 photo striking a victory pose, signed in gold ink “Joe Montana.” Rolled. In fine condition, with a few scattered small bends and creases. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1536. Willie Mosconi. Three

regulation cream-colored billiard cue balls, each signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/ DNA authentication label affixed to two balls, a few stray ink marks and a couple light brushes to signatures. Accompanied by two certificates of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1537. Stan Musial. Sport maga-

zine, dated July 1954, featuring Musial on the cover, signed on the cover in blue felt tip, “Stan Musial.” In very good condition, with trivial creasing, toning around the edges, a few surface impressions, light soiling, a small tear parallel to the spine, and a mailing label affixed to the bottom right corner.

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

1538. Joe Namath.

Felt tip signature and inscription, “Hey Willie— Thanks for your help!

Stay well Pal! Joe Namath, X12,” on a white 11 x 8.5 sheet featuring the name ‘Namath’ typed boldly in capital letters.

In very good condition, with moderate surface creasing, a small tear and a few small staple marks to the left edge, and a JSA authentication label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1539. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo montage from a 2001 contest, signed in black felt tip “Jack Nicklaus” and “Arnold Palmer.”

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1540. Jack Nicklaus.

Signed book: My Story.

First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1997. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 505 pages.

Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the first free end page “To Del, Good golfing, Jack Nicklaus.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1541. Notre Dame.

Sixteen ink signatures on various size slips and cards, each signed by a 1930–1933 Notre Dame football star. Signers include: Steve Banas, Emmett Murphy, Nicholas P. Lukats, Joe Sheeketski, George Melinkovich, Harry Wunoch, Ray Brancheau, Mike Koken, Ben Alexander, Hugh Devore, Kitty Gorman, Norman Greeney, George Kozak, Ed Krause, Jim Harris, and Bill Pierce. In overall very good condition, with various scattered toning, folds, and mounting remnants to many of the corners. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1542. Notre Dame. Color glossy

1545. NY Mets. Official 1969 New York Mets Year Book program, signed on the front cover in felt tip by thirteen players. Signers are: Tom Seaver, Jim McAndrew, Gary Gentry, Tug McGraw, Ed Charles, Al Weis, Tommie Agee, Art Shamsky, Ed Kranepool, Ken Boswell, Tom Seaver, Bud Harrelson, and Cleon Jones. Uniform toning, mild paper loss to the left edge, mild surface rubbing to the front cover and moderate rubbing to the back, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

16 x 20 photo of an empty Notre Dame stadium, with ‘Touchdown Jesus’ in the background, signed in silver ink “Lou Holtz,” and “Never Quit, Rudy Ruettiger.” Double matted to an overall size of 20 x 26. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a photo of Ruettiger taken at time of signing, and a certificate of authenticity from Steiner. Oversized.

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

1543. NY Giants. Program for Super Bowl XXI between the NY Giants and the Denver Broncos at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 25, 1987, signed on the cover in ink and felt tip by 25 players and coaches, including Phil Simms, Mark Collins, Sean Landeta, Bill Ard, Terry Kinard, Bobby Johnson, William Roberts, Zeke Mowatt, Phil McConkey, Perry Williams, Solomon Miller, Lionel Manuel, Bart Oates, Jeff Rutledge, Jim Burt, Eric Dorsey, Lee Rouson, and eight others. In fine condition, with light creasing and rippling to the cover. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200) 1544.

NY Home Run Champs. Lim-

ited edition official Rawlings Adirondack Big Stick baseball bat signed in blue felt tip on the barrel

by Willie Mays, Duke Snider, Johnny Mize, George Foster, and Ralph Kiner. A presentation plaque is also affixed to the barrel. In fine condition, with Kiner’s signature a few shades light, but still legible.

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

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In his final season, Mantle signs with his teammates during spring training 1546. NY Yankees. Original scorecard from the April 5, 1968, game between the Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates from Daytona Beach, Florida, 7 x 9.5, two pages. Signed on the front cover in ballpoint by 12 players including Mickey Mantle, Phil Rizzuto, Frank Crosetti, Whitey Ford, and Roy White. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, light handling wear, and scorecard filled out inside.

An interesting collection of Yankee greats. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1547.

NY Yankees.

Three items: print titled ‘1956 World Champions,’ 16 x 20, signed in blue felt tip by 17 members of the 1956 World Champion Yankees, including Phil Rizutto, Yogi Berra, Enos Slaughter, Whitey Ford, Don Larsen, Gil McDougald, Hank Bauer, Bobby RIchardson, and Moose Skowron; and two consecutive and limited edition 14 x 20 prints of Phil Rizzuto, signed in blue felt tip by Rizutto, and also signed in pencil by the artist. In fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1551. Olympic Track and Field Gold Medalists. Fourteen items con-

sisting of ink signatures on various size slips, cards, and letters. Signers are: Al Oerter (2) Cornelius Warmerdam (2), Dallas Long (2), Fortune Gordien, Harlow Rothert, Bud Houser, Perry O’Brien, Bob Richards, Bob Seagren, John Thomas, and Avery Brundage. In overall very good condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1548. NY Yankees. Color 15.75

x 21.75 print entitled ‘1961 New York Yankees Infield,’ signed in blue felt tip “Tony Kubek #10, 1957 Rookie of the Year,” “Bill Richardson 1960 S.S. M,V,P.,” “Clete Boyer #6,” and “Moose Skowron #14.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 23 x 29. In fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1552. Jesse Owens.

Ballpoint signature, “Most sincerely, Jesse Owens,” on an off-white card. Matted and framed with a photo of Owens running in a relay to an overall size of 12 x 18.25. In fine condition.

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

1549. NY Yankees Milestones. Six

signed glossy photos, five 14 x 11 and one 11 x 14 of New York Yankees milestone moments, signed in blue felt tip by the respective players pictured. Signers are: Bobby Richardson, Chris Chambliss (signed vertically), Jim Spencer, Jim Beattie, Johnny Sain, Ralph Houk (2), Johnny Mize, Tom Gorman, Bill Miller, Willy Miranda (signed vertically), Don Bollweg, Gil McDougald (2), Gene Woodling (2), Irv Noren, and Ewell Blackwell (signed vertically). In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1550. Buck O’Neil. Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Buck O’Neil, K.C. Monarchs 1938–55.” In fine condition, with light toning and a brush to two letters of “Monarchs.” Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1553. Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson. A pair of

14-ounce Everlast boxing gloves, signed in silver ink on the top of the left glove by Floyd Patterson, and on the top of the right glove by Ingemar Johansson. In fine condition.

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

1554. Walter Payton. Glossy

8 x 10 NFL Films promotional photo of Payton leaping over a defender, signed in black felt tip.

In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1559. Jerry Rice.

1555. Walter Payton.

Two items: blue ballpoint signature, “Walter Payton, Chicago Bears, 34, Sweetness,” adding a heart, on an off-white 6 x 4 slip of paper and encapsulated in a plastic PSA/DNA authentication holder; and a 3.5 x 2.5 Swell Pro Football Hall of Fame trading card signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with mounting remnants to the reverse of the signature and a mild corner crease to the trading card. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1556. Richard Petty. Color

glossy 14 x 11 photo of Petty’s number 43 car engulfed in flames, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1557. Pittsburgh Steelers. Official Riddell replica Pittsburgh Steelers football helmet signed in black felt tip on the side by Jack Ham, Andy Russell, John Stallworth, and one other. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence.

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

Two color satin-finish 30 x 40 photos of Rice in his 49ers uniform, each signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some scattered edge creasing and dings. Rolled.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1560. Sam Rice. Ball-

point signature, “‘Sam’ Rice,” on an off-white 4 x 2.25 slip. Double matted with a silver plaque commemorating Rice’s baseball career and Hall of Fame induction, and a large close-up image of Rice, to an overall size of 22 x 17. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1561. Branch Rickey. Who’s Who in Baseball book page, 8.5 x 11, featuring an image of Rickey and two other St. Louis Cardinals executives, signed on his image in fountain pen, “Branch Rickey.”

In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge toning and wrinkling, easily matted out. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1562. Bobby Riggs.

1558. George Plimpton and the Detroit Lions. Signed book:

Mad Ducks and Bears by George Plimpton. First edition, later printing. NY: Random House, 1973. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 421 pages. Signed on the interior pages by 27 Detroit Lions at a 2003 reunion. Signers include: Plimpton, Alex Karras, Jim David, Earl Morrall, John Gordy, Gail Cogdill, Milt Plum, Larry Vargo, Darris McCord, Roger Brown, Sam Williams, Joe Schmidt, and Terry Barr.

In fine condition, with scuffing and handling wear to the dustjacket.

Consignor notes that this book was signed at the Detroit Lions Reunion on Sept 20, 2003 and Plimpton died just five days later on Sept 25, 2003. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Signed book: Court Hustler.

First edition.

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1973.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 9.5, 203 pages. Signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page, “To Del, Hope you like my book.

All the best to you from Bobby Riggs.” Used bookstore stamping on the signed page, and scattered wear and light soiling to the dustjacket, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1563. Cal Ripken, Jr. Official

Rawlings American League baseball signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning and soiling.

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

1564. Mariano Rivera. Official

Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling, one small spot over last name of signature, and a James Spence authentication label affixed to ball. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1565. Eppa Rixey.

Envelope signed in fountain pen, “Eppa Rixey,” postmarked August 21, 1932. Surface creasing, uniform shade of toning, and trivial soiling, otherwise fine condition.

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

1566. Brooks Robinson and Luis Aparicio. Color glossy 10

x 8 photo of Robinson and Aparicio on the field with the Baltimore Orioles, signed in blue felt tip “Brooks Robinson” and “Luis Aparicio.” In fine condition, with a couple of tiny bends. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1567. Brooks Robinson. Satin-

finish 20 x 16 photo of ‘The Human Vacuum Cleaner’ in action for the Baltimore Orioles, boldly signed in blue felt tip “Brooks Robinson, HOF 83.” In fine condition with a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication.

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

1568. Frank and Brooks Robinson. Color satin-finish 16 x 20 photo of the front cover of the October 10, 1966, issue of Sports Illustrated, signed vertically in blue felt tip, “Brooks Robinson HOF 83,” and “Frank Robinson HOF 82.” In very fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1569. Jackie Robinson.

Ballpoint signature, “Best wishes, Jackie Robinson,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Some light toning and soiling to corners from mounting remnants on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1570. Alex Rodriguez. Limited edition official Rawlings Major League baseball, commemorating Rodriguez’s first world championship, #1/13, signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1571. Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson. Color glossy 20 x 16

photo from game 3 of the 1973 NLCS as Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson engage in a bench-clearing brawl, signed in blue felt tip “Pete Rose” and “Bud Harrelson.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1572. Pete Rose and Jose Canseco. Official Rawlings Major

League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, “Hits 4256, Steroids Ø, Pete Rose,” and on the opposite side panel, “Jose Canseco 40/40.” In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1573. Pete Rose. Official Majestic

replica Cincinnati Reds baseball jersey signed in black felt tip on the front, “Pete Rose, Hit King.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1574. Pete Rose. Color satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of Rose rounding third base for the Phillies, signed in silver ink, “Pete Rose, 1980 W.S. Champs.” In very fine condition.

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

1575. Pete Rose. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint on a side panel, “Jonathan, I’m sorry I bet on baseball, Pete Rose.” In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Rare vintage photo of the greatest Celtic ever

1578. Bill Russell. Basketball Hall of Famer who was a

1576. Pete Rose. Four official Rawlings Major League baseballs, each signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint by Pete Rose. Rose has added a separate, different career achievement to each sphere: “1963 ROY,” “1973 MVP,” “1975 WS MVP,” and “Hit King.” In overall fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1577. Pete Rose.

Two official Rawlings National League baseballs respectively signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Peter Edward Rose, Hit King” and “Pete Rose 4256.” Both spheres are Bart Giamatti balls. In overall fine condition, with scattered toning on both spheres and a brush to the phrase ”Hit King.” RRAuction COA.…

(MB $100)

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five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, the 6’ 9” Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won eleven NBA Championships during Russell’s thirteen-year career. Rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of a young Russell in his Celtics uniform, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Lou Lalla Jr., Bill Russell.” In fine condition, with light to moderate contrast to signature and inscription, and a couple light surface marks. Quite uncommon in vintage examples. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

1579. Bill Russell. Color limited edition 18 x 24 composite print of Russell in action for the Celtics, numbered #377/600, signed in pencil. Also signed in the artist by Christopher Paluso. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to bottom corner.

RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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1580. Bill Russell.

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of a dunking Russell, signed in blue felt tip “Bill Russell #6.”

In fine condition, with a couple of surface impressions and a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the photo.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1581. Bill Russell. Satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Russell on the court battling Wilt Chamberlain, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to bottom right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Signed and endorsed check from ‘The Sultan of Swat’

1582. Babe Ruth. Personal check, 8.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Ruth, “G. H. Ruth,”

payable to Cash for $50.00, April 6, 1945. Check is also endorsed on the reverse, “G. H. Ruth.” In very good to fine condition, with two vertical creases, one to left of signature, some old tape toning to edges, one approaching beginning of signature, and expected cancellation stamps and holes to body. A boldly penned example whose double signature lends to its scarcity as many of the endorsements were clipped off the checks to make separate signatures. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $500)

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A surprisingly distinguished 1926 Ruth portrait 1583. Babe Ruth. Vintage sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 Sussman studio portrait, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To ‘Doc’ Searle, A Regular honest to God fellow. From Babe Ruth Nov 7th 1926.” Slight surface creases at upper right border, trimmed edges, poor contrast of the year against its dark background, and silvering to the darker portions, otherwise fine condition. A month earlier, in Game 4 of the 1926 World Series, Ruth became the first player to hit three home runs in a Fall Classic. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

The Babe offers his take on how to play the National Pastime

1584. Babe Ruth. Signed book:

Babe Ruth’s Own Book of Baseball.

Limited first edition of 1000 copies (This being No. 496). NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1928. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8.25, 301 pages. Signed on the limitations page in fountain pen, “‘Babe’ Ruth.” In very good condition, with a mild shade of toning and some light foxing and wrinkling to the signed page, toning to fore edges, light rubbing and toning to opening pages and pastedowns, and toning, soiling, and rubbing to covers and spine.

Babe Ruth’s Own Book of Baseball, was actually written by Ford Frick when the future baseball commissioner was a New York sportswriter.

In the book, Ruth described baseball, position by position, in a folksy manner that further endeared him to the ‘common man.’ Through the book, Ruth—and Frick—created many of the humorous tall tales about the game...and the man...that have gone on to become baseball lore. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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Unique pose as Ruth bestows his blessings upon “a pennant winning team” 1586. Babe Ruth. Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.25 photo of Ruth and his wife as Mrs. Ruth has her

ankle measured, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Lydia & Joroses, a pennant winning team, From Babe Ruth.” Cloth-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 18. Some scattered creases with a few touching Ruth’s body, surface impressions, a few scuff marks, and a bit of silvering to the darker portions, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $500)

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1587. Nolan Ryan. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1591. Gene Sarazen.

Spalding Molitor golfball signed in black felt tip across the dimpled surface “Gene Sarazen.”

In fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1588. Johnny Sain. Official

Rawlings baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “John Sain, First pitch to Jackie Robinson 4-15-47, Last pitch to Babe Ruth in War Benefit game Yankee Stadium 7-28-43.” On the south panel Sain has added “9 World Series, 3 World Champs as player, 3 World Champs as Coach.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1592. Gene Sarazen. Signed book: Golf: New Horizons. Later printing. NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1968. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 341 pages. Signed and inscribed in black felt tip on the half-title page “Best Wishes to Del Reedy from Gene Sarazen 1993.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the spine and soiling and chipping to the dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/ DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1593. Gale Sayers.

1589. Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, and the Chicago Cubs. Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue

ballpoint by eight members of the 1989 Chicago Cubs. Signers are: Ryne Sandberg (ss), Andre Dawson, Joe Girardi, Rick Sutcliffe, Mike Bielecki, Shawon Dunston, Doug Dascenzo, and Gary Scott. In fine condition, with scattered spots of toning touching a few names. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1590. Gene Sarazen. Glossy

8 x 10 photo of Sarazen teeing off in the rain, signed in black felt tip.

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Replica Chicago Bears football jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back, “Gale Sayers, ROY 65.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1594. Mike Schmidt. Official Rawlings National League baseball uniquely signed in black ballpoint on the sweet spot “Michael Jack Schmidt HOF 95.” In fine condition.

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

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1598. Duke Snider. Official Ma-

jestic replica Los Angeles Dodgers baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in silver ink on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1599. Duke Snider. Unique color glossy 16 x 20 photo of a pensive Snider sitting on the steps of an empty Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum before opening day, signed in blue felt tip “Duke Snider.” In fine condition, with a James Spence Authentication label affixed to photo.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1595. Jack Sharkey. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Sharkey in a pugilistic pose, signed and inscribed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few trivial surface dings. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1596. Bob Sheppard. Color glossy 10 x

1600. Duke Snider. Official Rawlings Major League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot, “Edwin Donald Snider.”

In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

8 photo of the facade of Yankee Stadium, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a James Spence authentication label affixed to lower corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

1597. O. J. Simpson.

Color glossy 20 x 16 photo from the 1973 season, signed in blue felt tip “O. J. Simpson 2003 YDs 73.” In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. In 1973, Simpson rushed for a record 2,003 yards, becoming the first player ever to pass the 2,000-yard mark. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1601. Duke Snider. Glossy 20 x 16 photo of a jubilant Snider leaping in the air, signed in blue felt tip “Duke Snider HOF 80.” In fine condition, with a James Spence Authentication label affixed to photo. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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1603. Amos Alonzo Stagg. Renowned ath-

1606. Lawrence Taylor. Official

letic coach (1862–1965) whose versatile skills earned him places in both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Basketball Hall of Fame.

TLS signed “A. A. Stagg,” one page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, December 13, 1950. Stagg accepts an invitation to a football award program. In full: “You were very kind to invite me to attend the Fourteenth Annual All Southern California Board of Football Wards program…It so happens that I expect to be in Los Angeles at that time and I shall be very happy to accept your kind invitation.” Stagg also adds a short handwritten postscript which reads “Have written for reservations at Hotel Figueroa.” In fine condition, with a few light creases, and a staple to top left corner. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1604. George Steinbrenner. Color satin-

finish 8 x 10 photo of Steinbrenner in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in gold ink, “To Danny, Best Wishes, George Steinbrenner.”

In very good condition, with moderate scattered creasing and mild dings, and some light feathering to the signature, and a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1605. Payne Stewart. Pro Set

PGA trading card signed in black felt tip by Payne Stewart. In fine condition with a James Spence Authentication label affixed to the reverse. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from James Spence Authentication.

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

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Riddell New York Giants football mini-helmet signed in silver ink “Lawrence Taylor 56 N.Y.G.” In fine condition, with a few scattered scuff marks. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1607. Tennis. Signed book: Once Upon a Champion by Stan Hart.

First edition. NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1985. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 449 pages. signed and inscribed in felt tip or ballpoint on two interior pages by six Tennis Hall of Famers: Don Budge, Jack Kramer, Dodo Cheney, Vic Seiyas, Shirley Fry Irvin, and Ted Schroeder. In fine condition with mild wear to the dustjacket. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1608. Tennis. Three

hardcover books, each signed on the opening pages by iconic tennis stars: Chrissie: My Own Story, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Chris Evert; Martina, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Martina [Navratilova]; and The Education of a Tennis Player, signed and inscribed in black felt tip by Rod Laver. In fine condition, with scattered creasing and rubbing to the covers, a price clip to the last book, and loose hinges to the second and last books.

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

1609. Bobby Thomson. Two items: of-

ficial Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot “Bobby Thomson, ‘The Shot Heard Round the World’ 1951 Polo Grounds, N.Y.”; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Thomson during batting practice signed in blue felt tip “Bobby Thomson.” In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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Thorpe visits the Showboat Ballroom

1610. Jim Thorpe. Menu from the Showboat Ballroom, 5.5 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in pencil “Jim Thorpe.” In very good condition, with scattered creasing, some uniform toning, scattered staining and soiling to cover. and mild handling wear. Accompanied by photocopies of two newspaper articles mentioning Thorpe’s visit to the establishment.

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

1611. Y. A. Tittle.

Official Wilson ‘Duke’ football signed in silver ink “Y. A. Tittle, H.O.F. ‘71.” In fine condition, with a couple of stray ink marks and a Steiner Sports authentication label affixed. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1613. Gene Tunney. Mattefinish 8 x 10 photo of Tunney in the ring, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To the Boys Club of Sullivan, MD., with best wishes to all, Gene Tunney.” Light surface and corner creasing, and some scattered light spots of soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Steadfast gaze from one of the greatest third basemen in MLB history 1612. Pie Traynor.

Captivating 7.25 x 10.5 book photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Bill, With Best Wishes, Pie Traynor.” In fine condition, with light creasing to the edges and some trivial soiling to the top edge. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1615. Johnny Unitas. Color glossy 8

x 10 photo of Unitas looking for a Colts back to handoff to, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1620. Johnny Vander Meer.

Official Rawlings National League baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot. In fine condition, with a few light scuffs to side panels.

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

1616. Johnny Unitas. Attrac-

tive 5 x 7 cardstock promotional photo from a Baltimore company of Unitas going back for a pass, signed in blue felt tip “Best Wishes, Johnny Unitas.” In fine condition.

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

1621. Bill Veeck.

1617. Johnny Unitas. Bright

white Titleist 1 golf ball signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label affixed to opposite side.

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

Signed book: Veeckas in Wreck. First edition, later printing. NY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 380 pages. Signed in blue ballpoint on the first free end page, “Bill Veeck.” In very good condition, with mild toning to opening and closing pages and both pastedowns, lightly affecting beginning of signature, and surface creasing, wear, and mild paper loss to the dustjacket. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1622. Dwyane Wade. Replica Miami 1618. Johnny Unitas. Two items: pencil signature, “Best Wishes, Johnny Unitas,” on a beige 6 x 2.75 clipped card affixed to a white 6 x 4 card; and a Swell Pro Football Hall of Fame trading card, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with light creasing and mild surface rubbing to the pencil signature, and a JSA authentication label affixed to the lower right corner of the signature card. Accompanied by two JSA certificates of authenticity.

Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100) 1619. US Olympic Gymnastics Team.

Stunning color satinfinish 20 x 16 photo of the ‘Magnificent Seven,’ signed by six of the Gold Medal winners in silver ink: Amanda Borden, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Amy Chow, Kerri Strug, and Jaycie Phelps. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Heat basketball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in black felt tip on the number on the back. In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

1623. Doak Walker.

Heisman trophy winner and Football Hall of Famer (1927–1998).

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Walker dropping back for a pass, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition, with a printed signature inherent to the photo. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…

(MB $100)

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1624. Jess Willard.

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881–1968) and former world heavyweight champion. Ballpoint signature “Jess Willard, May 22, 61.” on an offwhite 5 x 3 card. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1625. Ted Williams. Perez-

Steele card, Great Moments series, number 2309/5000, signed on the front in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

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

1626. Ted Williams.

Color glossy 16 x 20 photo of Williams cracking a smile as he awaits his turn during batting practice before a Red Sox road game, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 23.5 x 27.5. In very fine condition. Oversized. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1628. John Wooden and Bill Walton.

Satin-finish 15 x 19 photo of Wooden posing with Walton during his time with UCLA, nicely signed in black felt tip

by Bill Walton and John Wooden. Double matted and framed (with no glass) to an overall size of 24 x 30. In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings. Oversized. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1629. John Wooden.

Signed book: Wooden.

Later printing. Contemporary Books, 1997.

Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.25 x 7.5, 201 pages. Signed and inscribed in black ink on the first free end page “To Del Reddy with best wishes, John Wooden.”

In fine condition, with scattered light scuffing to the dustjacket. Precertified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

1627. Ted Williams.

Excellent glossy 20 x 16 photo of Williams playing some pepper before a game at Fenway Park, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition. Precertified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $150)

1630. Cale Yarborough and Junior Johnson.

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the NASCAR legends at the track, signed in blue felt tip by Yarborough and in black felt tip

by Johnson. In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)

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Tiger Woods-used Nike glove—from the hand of the legendary Grand Slam champion!

1631. Tiger Woods. Light gray left-handed Nike golf glove, signed in blue felt tip on the palm

by Tiger Woods. In fine condition with an Upper Deck Authenticated authentication label affixed to the glove and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from UDA that reads in part, “This Tiger Woods used golf glove was autographed by Tiger Woods during a private autograph session on March 19, 2009.” A scarce sports memento signed by the man who single-handedly breathed new life into the game of golf. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)

1632. Tom Yawkey.

DS, signed “Thomas A. Yawkey,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, April 26, 1947. Yawkey and the Red Sox assign Harold J. Albright to Louisville, along with $100, with the understanding Boston has the right to repurchase the contract before September 1st. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed top edge, as well as a couple of mounting remnants, and expected stamps and staple hole. Pre-certified Steve Grad/ PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.…(MB $200)

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1633. Robin Yount. Two color glossy 8 x 10 photos of Yount, each boldly signed in blue felt tip. In overall fine condition. RRAuction COA.…(MB $100)

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