ONE OF A KIND COLLECTIBLES AUCTIONS - [PDF Document] (2024)

Founded in 1994 by David Gindy, One Of A Kind Collectibles LLC. is a leading dealer in guaranteed-authentic original historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts. In 1974, With his fi rst acquisition of two signers of the Declaration of Independence David was hooked, fi rst perusing rare and unique autographs and memorabilia as a collector, to then becoming a full time dealer in 1990.

Since then he has followed the exciting path of dealing, and appraising in rare collectibles in various fi elds and specialties. David a certifi ed Florida auctioneer, has been featured on radio talk shows, TV and various periodicals and newspapers as a specialist and appraiser, in autographs, numismatics and unique collectibles. David is a member of the FAA, NAA, F.U.N, and Manuscript Society. With the hands on experience of studying and dealing with autographs, documents and photography for over 30 years, and appraising over 500 collections and thousands of individual autographs, documents, philatelic material and photographs, David has received the knowledge that only years in the business can provide.

WELCOME!

One Of A Kind Collectibles invites you to participate in our October 29th auction. I am very proud to offer an exciting collection of Autographs, Documents, and original Art. This auction will include, Rare Western Autographs, from the likes of Daniel Boone, to David Crockett, Presidents & Historical, featuring rare presidential signed books, Buchanan on Constitutional Law, McKinley on his Speeches, Taft on Civil Service and FDR profusely illustrated Signed Democratic book. Letters and Documents by, Abraham Lincoln, Grant, Taylor, Kennedy, John Marshall, John Hanco*ck appointing a brigadier general . Even the original Rent Document for New York, for His Majesty for 1766-1767. Representatives in Literature & Science: From Charles Dickens, to Thomas Edison, Crick and Watson, Henry Ford, Marconi. Entertainment autographs from Chaplin, Garland, and Art by, Dali, Chagall, even the original art for Disney’s 1937 Snow White. Baseball & Boxing, represented by Babe Ruth, Jack Johnson, Ali. Space autographs including a very rare Challenger SP by McAuliffe, Apollo 11 astronauts, and more!

Good Luck and Enjoy! David Gindy, Founder

CONSIGN WITH US!We are always seeking quality collectibles: documents, art and signed items.

Call us 1-800-570-RARE(7273) to cosign today!

AUCTION INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION

AUCTION ENDS OCTOBER 29TH, 201430 MINUTE RULE BEGINS AT 8:00PM EST (5PST)

COMPANY INFORMATION

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LOT INFORMATION

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BIDDING IN OUR AUCTIONS

AUCTION REGISTRATION

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(5:00 PST) on Wednesday, October 29th , 2014. If you have registered for aprevious One Of A Kind Collectibles Auctions, please use your previously established login and password to bid in this auction. To register for the fi rst time, please visit Register to Bid page at www.oneofakindauctions.com and complete and submit the form. At our sole discretion, One Of A Kind Collectibles Auctions retains the right to revoke an account and any bids previously placed by that account. If you have any problems registering, please contact us at 800-570-7273 or [emailprotected]. All registration and bidder information shall remain confi dential within one Of A Kind Collectibles Auctions.

BIDDING

This is an internet, mail, fax and phone auction. The fi nal day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday October 29th, 2014. In order to be eligible to bid on a lot during the Extended Bidding Period that begins at 8:00PM EST on,(the fi nal day), you must have placed a bid on that lot before 8:00PM EST (5:00PST), If only one bid at or above the Minimum Bid has been made on a lot when the Initial Bidding Period ends, that bidder will be declared the winner of the lot at the end of the auction. For any lot that has two or more bidders, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on that INDIVIDUAL LOT. Lots will end at different times depending upon bid activity. PLEASE NOTE: If web server problem, One Of A Kind Collectibles Auctions, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to extend the bidding, or reset the 30 minute timer, on any item at any time.

BID NOTIFICATIONS VIA EMAIL

Upon placing a successful bid making you the high bidder, you will receive an email notifi cation confi rming that you are current high bidder on that lot. If and when you are outbid on that lot, you will receive a new email notifying you that you have been outbid. In the event that you place a bid but are immediately outbid by another bidder’s Maximum Bid, you will be notifi ed instantly on the computer screen that you have been outbid and will not receive an email notifi cation.

MINIMUM BIDS, BIDDING INCREMENTS AND

MAXIMUM BIDS

Each lot in the auction has a Minimum Bid (designated in the printed catalogue and online as “MB”). When bidding, you will be able to view the current high bid for each lot. When you want to bid, you will click through to the individual lot page. There you will be able to view a pull-down menu of incremental bid amounts. You will have the option of selecting the next incremental bid (the lowest amount that the pulldown menu displays) or any bid higher than the next incremental bid (a Maximum Bid). If you select a Maximum Bid, the auction program will bid incrementally on your behalf one bid at a time up to but not exceeding your “maximum” bid amount with the intention of winning the item at the lowest possible price. Bid increments are below. In the event that two or more bidders place the same Maximum Bid, then the earliest received bid will be recognized as the successful high bid Auction increments: $0-$500 (by $25); $500-$1000 (by $50); $1,000- $2,000 (by $100); $2,000-$3,000 (by $200); $3,000-$5,000(by $200/$500/$800); $5,000-$10,000(by$ 500) $10,000-$20,000(by 1,000); 20,000-30,000(by $2,000)

If you have any questions about the details of our bidding rocess, or items in the auction please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-570-7273.

PHONE and ABSENTEE BIDDERSPhone and Absentee Bidders must fi ll out the ‘Registration & Absentee/ Telephone Bid Sheet’ and submit this form no later than noon on the day preceding the auction. These forms are available from the following sources: a. We will mail, FAX or email forms upon request

Please fax back the forms to 305-662-2288 One Of A Kind Collectible, LLC.

Once fi lled out, all forms must be mailed, faxed, or emailed to us and must be received no later than noon on the day preceding the auction. Bid Forms received the day of the auction MAY NOT BE PROCESSED.

SHIPPINGWe ship via FedEx & USPS upon clearance of payment. Shipping includes expedited air shipping and insurance with signature confi rmation. You will be notifi ed of all shipping charges upon confi rmation of your winning bid.

PAYMENT

There is an 18% buyer’s premium payable on top of the hammer

price. This amount will be added to the winning bid. Payment ethods accepted include personal and cashier’s checks, and wire transfers. We do not accept credit cards. All payment must be made in U.S. dollars. FL sales tax of 7.00% is charged as applicable. Full payment is due within 14 days of the ending auction date unless an exception is made in writing.

Late payments have a 2.5% fee per month added to them.

The following constitutes the entire terms and conditions on which property listed in the catalogue shall be offered for sale or sold by One Of A Kind Collectibles LLC. and any consignor of such property for whom we act as agent.

1. As used herein the term “bid price” means the price at which a lot is knocked down to the purchaser and the term “purchase price” means the aggregate of (a) the bid price, (b) A PREMIUM PAYABLE BY THE PURCHASER OF 18% OF THE BID PRICE and (c) Florida state or local sales tax if applicable.

2. This is an Online, Mail, Phone, Email and Fax Bid Auction. As of closing time printed below, the highest bidder shall be deemed to have purchased the offered lot in accordance with all of the conditions set forth herein and thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility therefore (b) if requested will sign a confi rmation of purchase, and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or such part as we may require for all lots purchased. No lot may be transferred. All property shall be shipped at the purchaser’s expense. Each sale made pursuant to these Conditions of Sale will be deemed to constitute a grant of a security interest by the purchaser to us in, and we may retain as collateral security for the purchaser’s obligations to us, any of the purchaser’s property in our possession, and we may apply against such obligations all monies held or received by us for the account of, or owing to, the purchaser. Whenever the purchaser pays only a part of the total purchase price for one or more lots purchased, we may apply such payments, in our sole discretion, to the lots we chose. Payment will not be deemed made in full until we have collected all amounts due in cash or good funds represented by cleared checks or cashier checks. If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to us and the consignor by law, including but without limitations, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the purchase price, we at our option may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by purchaser or (b) resell the property, either publicly or privately, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any defi ciency plus all costs and expenses of both sales, our commission at our standard rates, all other charges due hereunder, attorney’s feel and incidental damages.

3. All autograph material in this sale is guaranteed genuine for the life of the original purchaser (unless otherwise stated or if contrary to other provisions of these terms). Any autograph item sold which is determined to be not authentic by two independent dealers or authenticators acceptable to both parties to the sale may be returned by the original buyer at any time for an immediate refund of the purchase price (only). Non-autograph items are guaranteed genuine for a period of twenty-one (21) days of receipt. Any declarations of lack of authenticity by any party must be made in writing Items may also be returned if the catalog description differs signifi cantly from the item’s actual state; such returns must be made within three (3) days of purchaser’s receipt of the lot(s). All returned lots must be in the same condition as shipped. All items are in very good condition unless stated otherwise.

4. We reserve the right to withdraw any property at any time before the actual sale. We reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by us shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event we doubt the validity of any bid, we shall have sole and fi nal discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sales records shall be conclusive in all respects. If we are prevented by fi re, theft or any other reason whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser, our liability shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefore by the purchaser and shall in no event include any incidental or consequential damages.

6. We have tried to accurately describe every item in this catalog. Condition description ranges are: fair, good, very good and fi ne. Fair being the lowest level and fi ne being the best condition. Substantial defects are noted; minor defects may not be mentioned. If any substantial defect not described in the catalog is discovered by the purchaser, the lot must be returned within two days. This is not an approval sale. Any return for any reason other than authenticity issues will not be accepted.

7. All items are to be paid for by (a) cash, (b) cashier check or (c) personal check made to “One Of A Kind Collectibles”, All sales are fi nal. No bid can be withdrawn at any time. All payment must be in U.S. dollars.

8. Full payment is due within 14 days of the ending auction date unless an exception is made in writing. Late payments have a 2.5% fee per month added to them.

9. These Conditions of Sale and the purchaser’s and our respective rights and obligations hereunder are governed by Florida law. By bidding at an auction, whether by Web, Fax, Mail, Telephone or other means, the buyer or bidder agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to the Agreement or the breach, termination or validity thereof, brought by or against One Of A Kind Collectibles LLC. (but not including claims brought against the consignor by the purchaser of lots consigned hereunder) shall be resolved by Arbitrator.

10. The Arbitrator shall be empowered to order specifi c performance and to award consequential damages and pre-award interest, but shall not be empowered to award punitive damages. The arbitration shall be governed by the U.S. Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. 1-16, and judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall bear its own attorney’s fees and expenses in connection with such proceedings and shall bear one-half of the Arbitrator’s fees and expenses.

11. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successor and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and insure to the benefi t of our successors and assigns. No waiver, amendment or modifi cation of the terms hereof shall bind us unless specifi cally stated in a writing signed by us. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall remain valid and enforceable.

12. We accept bids in advance of sale by Web, Telephone, Email, Fax or Mail. “Buy” bids will not be accepted; all bids must state the highest bid price the bidder is willing to pay. As noted above, a premium payable by the purchaser will be added to the bid price. In the event identical bids are submitted, the earliest will take precedence. We assume no responsibility for failure to execute these bids for any reason whatsoever.

13. Estimated Prices. As a convenience to our clients, we furnish pre-sale estimates for all lots included in the catalogue. These are intended as an approximate guide to our opinion of current market value, and should not be interpreted as a price. The fi nal bid price may well be less than or more than any estimate printed.

14. The purchase of any letter or document does not give the buyer any copyright ownership.

15. Shipment is via Fedex or the USPS unless otherwise instructed. Shipping charges are added to ALL invoices. Items are shipped after receipt of payment.

CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR AUCTION

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1. Daniel Boone. Autograph DS, one page, 6.5 x 8, November 23, 1784. Boone confi rms receipt of a payment for surveying work in Fayette

County, Kentucky. In part: “Rec’d ... of Charles Patterson sixty six shillings, for the purpose of surveying & clearing out a entry by him made by

me in Fayatt [sic] county for fi ve thousand six hundred & twenty fi ve acre land.” Attractively double-suede-matted and framed with a portrait

and engraved biographical plaque to an overall size of 31 x 18. In very good condition, with intersecting folds with tiny holes at intersections

(not affecting the signature), a few small edge tears, and a couple stray marks of ink. An especially important date within the context of Boone’s

biography, November, 1784, marked the release of The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucky by John Filson, which included a

chronicle of Boone’s adventures exploring Kentucky and during the American Revolution. Min Bid $500

2. David Crockett Free Frank. CROCKETT, David (1786-1836). Autograph

free frank (“Free D. Crockett”) on envelope

of an addressed in Crockett’s hand to “Messrs

E. L. Cary & A. Hart Philadelphia Penn,”

105 x 157mm., circular “City of Washington

Dec 22, .” postmark. Cary & Hart were the

publishers of Crockett’s Narrative of the Life

of David Crockett, which by 1834 had gone

through several editions--though “to what

degree the autobiographical writings...were

his own cannot be said, but it is noteworthy

that they bear little resemblance, either in

substance or manner, to such of his letters as

have come down to us.” CROCKETT’S FREE

FRANKS ARE VERY RARE; ABPC records

only a two examples, sold in 1990 ($6,250).

Christies 1999 ( $9,200). Has been Laminated

by previous owner to protect it.CROCKETT,

David (1786-1836). Autograph free frank

(“Free D. Crockett”) on envelope of an

addressed in Crockett’s hand to “Messrs E.

L. Cary & A. Hart Philadelphia Penn,” 105

x 157mm., circular “City of Washington

Dec 22, .” postmark. Cary & Hart were the

publishers of Crockett’s Narrative of the Life

of David Crockett, which by 1834 had gone

through several editions--though “to what

degree the autobiographical writings...were

his own cannot be said, but it is noteworthy

that they bear little resemblance, either in

substance or manner, to such of his letters

as have come down to us.” CROCKETT’S

FREE FRANKS ARE VERY RARE; ABPC

records only a two examples, sold in 1990

($6,250). Christies 1999 ( $9,200). Has been

Laminated by previous owner to protect it.

Any document signed by Crockett are quite

scarce. David “Davy” Crockett (August 17,

1786 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century

American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier

and politician. He is commonly referred to in

popular culture by the epithet “King of the

Wild Frontier”. He represented Tennessee in

the U.S. House of Representatives, served in

the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of

the Alamo. David Crockett

Min Bid $500

Daniel Boone Surveys Kentucky

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3. Rent For Province of New York 1766 For the King George III. Important original Colonial

document 1766-1767, An

Historically Important Account

Of The British Quit Rents

Collected For The Province Of

New York for His Majesty,For

The Year Of September 29,

1766 to September 29, 1767.

This document is Signed By

the Receiver General Andrew

Elliot. The document is The

General Account of His

Majesty’s Quit Rents for the

Province of New York. Covers

the period from September

29, 1766 until September 29,

1767 and details rents paid by

each county on New York lands

to the Crown. Payments made

on the Kings warrants by the

Commissioners of the Treasury

are detailed. the counties and

cities listed are” For the city and

county of New York Borough

and county of Westchester For

city and county of Albany

The county of Ulster

The county of Orange

From Richmond Couty

From Kings County

From Queens County

From duch*ess County

The document is signed at the lower right by Receiver General, Andrew Elliot (1728

- 1797). Elliot was a Loyalist and served as Lieutenant Governor of New York, Port

Customs Collector and Receiver General. During the American Revolution, Elliot was one

of the party of three who met with General Washington to plead for the life of British spy

John Andre. Min Bid $500

His Majesty George lll Collects New York Rent

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4. George Washington’s Hair. Hair Strands from

George Washington, A lock of

Washington’s hair, encapsulated

in plastic and affi xed to a

photocopied authentication

by Charles Hamilton stating

that the hair was probably fi rst

owned by Martha Washington’s

granddaughter. In fi ne condition

Min Bid $200

5. John Quincy Adams. Sixth President of the United

States from 1825 to 1829. Partly-printed vellum DS. Land Grant

for a Moses Hockett of Wayne Country Indiana, dated January

13th, 1828. Moses Hockett, b 22 Oct 1770, He moved from

North Carolina to Ohio, Tennessee, and fi nally Indiana. In Good

Condition and has been loosely framed. Condition is good and

signature is clear and darker than some of the other writing

within the document.

Min Bid $200

6. Rare Martin Van Buren Signed Book. 8th

President of the U.S. Book “Letters from Paris” with a pencil

inscription “Presented to Mrs. Evans by her good friend MV Buren

July 20, 1823:” signed and inscribed in pencil. Van Buren signed

books are scarce and this example is in good condition.

Min Bid $200

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7. Martin Van Buren. 8th President of the

U.S. ALS as president. Signed “The President” in the

body of the letter. “The President presents his kind

regards to Mr. & Mrs. Niles & asks the favor of their

company at dinner on Saturday the 12th inst. At 5

o’clock. Dec. 10th. Please answer.” No year given.

Very unusual letter. Min Bid $150

9. William Henry Harrison. Ninth President of the United States (1841),

an American military offi cer and politician, and the fi rst president to die in offi ce.

Harrison died on his 32nd day in offi ce of complications from pneumonia, serving

the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. Manuscript DS, signed at the

conclusion “Wm H. Harrison A. d. C.” one page 6.75 x 3.75, 1794. Military provision,

in full, ordering two days of rations for a party of three men belonging to Fort Recovery

in Ohio, now at Greeneville Ohio, for their return commencing the 16th and ending

the 17th of Feb 1794. Central horizontal and vertical folds and a rough right edge,

otherwise fi ne condition with an excellent, bold signature. Harrison became aide-de-

camp to General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne in 1793 and fought in the Indian Wars that

began on June 30, 1794. He also took part in an expedition that erected Fort Recovery

on the battlefi eld where St. Clair had been defeated two years earlier. In 1813, he

defeated the British and Indians in the Battle of the Thames, in which Tec*mseh was

killed. Min Bid $300

8. Martin Van Buren. 8th President of the U.S. A Nice signature on Free

Frank Cover to a Peter Hotz, marked Free and dated Sept 16, Kinderhook NY.

Min Bid $100

10. James Polk. Autographed Letter Signed

as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives

from Tennessee. Two pages, 8” x 10”, Columbia,

Tennessee, August 20, 1834. Ten years before his

election as the eleventh president, James Polk

writes to Peter Hagner, Third Auditor, Treasury

Department, in Washington concerning the

request of the wife of a U.S. soldier, uncertain

whether or not her husband is dead. In part: “The

widow of Ambrose Witt states that her husband

enlisted in the year 1813 in the army of the U.

States for the term of fi ve years. She states that

he enlisted in Rowan County, North Carolina in

Capt. Hartin’s company who belonged to Col.

Wilburn’s Regiment, and she remembers that one

of the Majors of the Regiment was named Taylor.

She states that her husband was marched with the

troops to the North.

Min Bid $300

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11. James K. Polk Signed “Executive Documents”. 11th president of The United States, Rare “Executive Documents” The

House of Representatives at The First Session of the Twenty-Second Congress, Volume VI” signed book, 1831-33. This book was signed by Polk

during Andrew Jacksons Presidency. In August 1833, after being elected to this fi fth term, Polk became the chair of the House Ways and Means

Committee. The book is in very good condition, signed books by Polk are quite uncommon and this one is a fantastic addition to any signed

presidential book collection. Min Bid $500

12. Zachary Taylor. 12th President of the U.S.

ALS from Bayou Sara Nov.

17, 1841. Here Taylor writes

to a merchant fi rm (Maunsel

White) in New Orleans. He

has arrived at his plantation

from Arkansas and will be in

New Orleans by the 24th,

“and where at that time I

would like to see Col. White;

of which please to advise him

if on his sugar plantation so as

to afford him an opportunity

of coming to the city if

within his power to do so.”

With a separate address leaf

completed in Taylor’s hand.

Wax seal remnants. Also

included in this superb lot is

a fi ne engraving of Taylor “at

the period of his command in

Mexico.” In Arkansas he was

in command of the second

department of the western

division of the army at Fort

Smith. He sold his Louisiana

property a month after writing

this letter.

Min Bid $300

13. Millard Fillmore. 13th President of the U.S. DS

as president, dated January 25, 1853. Here he remits “the

penalties incurred by the master and owner or owners of the

“Tennessee” for a violation of the 3rd Sec. of the Act of July

22, 1849 relative to passenger ships.” Fine condition.

Min Bid $100

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15. James Buchanan, Rare Signed Constitutional Law Book. 15t President of the U.S. Book “Constitutional Law” boldly signed at the

top of the title page. It is also signed by his niece, Harriet Lane Johnston, who

served as hostess during Buchanan’s term as president. When he died in 1868

she inherited his library. She signs here “H. L. Johnston 1868”. On page 313

he has written an extensive note, and on the last page, which was blank, he has

penned 240 words concerning roads and canals. The book is internally sound, but

the board covers are present but loosely attached only by tape. The book itself

is enclosed in a handsome display box constructed by a previous owner. The

cover of that box also is held on by tape. Buchanan’s loyalty to the constitution

was of the United States was unbounded, and he was known to have used it to

guide all of his public acts. Buchanan’s library was small, so his books are scarce.

A president’s book on constitutional law is highly desirable, especially with the

lightly notes contained within. Min Bid $500

Buchanan Studies The Constitution

14. Franklin Pierce. 14th

President of the United States. Nice Free

Frank signature on a mourning bordered

envelope by Pierce. Date stamp Nov.

24th form Washington D.C. Fine

Condition.

Min Bid $100

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16. James Buchanan. BUCHANAN, JAMES, 15th

President of the U.S. DS as

President. On January 20, 1858,

Buchanan directs the Secretary

of State to affi x the Seal of the

U.S to the envelope of a letter

addressed to His Excellency

the President of the Republic

of Nicaragua accrediting Mr.

Mirabeau B. Lamar as Minister

Resident of the United States.

Lamar had previously served

as the second president of the

Republic of Texas.

Min Bid $100

17. Rare Abraham Lincoln 1841 Legal Document. ABRAHAM, Lincoln. Early Autograph

Document Signed “Logan & Lincoln

pltfs.”, 8 x 7 1/2”, “Sangamon Circuit

Court”, dated March 11, 1841, a plea

in the case of James maxwell jr. vs.

Allen& Stone(whom Lincoln defends).

The parties agree that this case shall

be dismissed at the defendants cost -

March 11th 1841. Lincoln & Logan

for pltfs.” Lincoln had been admitted

to practice law in the U.S. Circuit

Court only two years earlier, and

he would split with Logan in 1844,

taking William Herndon as his junior

partner. A fi ne example. CONDITION

IMPORTANT: The previous owner

laminated the document for its protection.

Min Bid $30018. Andrew Johnson ALS & Impeachment Ticket. 17th President of the U.S. ALS from Blountville, Tennessee July the

24th 1845. Full page 10 ½ x 8”. Integral address leaf addressed in

Johnson’s hand to the Commissioner of Pensions in Washington City,

D.C., bearing Johnson’s free frank (signed A. Johnson) as a member of

Congress. He is here seeking help for a constituent, who has not been

receiving the pension payments due him. Johnson recites the facts in

detail with great clarity. He states, “Your early attention to this matter

will confer a great favor upon this old man.” He signs “A. Johnson”. A

small piece of paper is missing, affecting part of two words. This lot

includes a ticket to Johnson’s impeachment trial May 11, 1868 – faded

but legible. Min Bid $200

19. ULYSSES S. GRANT. 18th

President, Document

Signed. Washington:

21 March 1870.

Vellum document

appointing Wickham

Havens collector

of customs for Sag

Harbor, New York.

14 x 18 inches (36 x

46.5); framed with a portrait. Folds with one

short split, tipped to mount at header, lightly

offset. Min Bid $200

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21. Rutherford B. Hayes. 19th President of the

United States (1877–1881). As president, he oversaw the end

of Reconstruction period. Uncommon full signature on a slip of

paper”Rutherford B. Hayes Spiegel Grove, 24 Oct. 1889”.

Min Bid $100

20. James A. Garfi eld. 20th President of the U.S. Book “The Ethics of the Dust” boldly signed “J. A.

Garfi eld 1867”. With his bookplate “Library of James A. Garfi eld”. The Ethics of the Dust, Ten Lectures to

Little Housewives on the Elements of Crystallization,1st published year 1866, occasional light foxing, orig.

cloth, sl. rubbed, minor fraying to extreme head of upper joint, generally a good copy, 8vo.

Min Bid $200

22. Benjamin Harrison. Bank check, 7.75 x 2.75, fi lled out and

signed by Harrison, “Benj. Harrison,”,

November 15, 1882. In fi ne condition,

with cancellation cut to lower portion,

Signature a little light due to contrast on

the check otherwise fi ne condition.

Min Bid $100

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25. William Mckinley. 25th

President of the U.S. Signed book: Speeches

and Addresses of William McKinley. NY: D.

Appleton and Company, 1894. Hardcover,

6.25 x 9.5, 664 pages. Signed on the fi rst

free end page, “To Frank G. Carpenter with

the sincere friendship of Wm McKinley Aug

5/95.” very good condition. Carpenter was

an author, photographer, lecturer, collector

of photographs. Carpenter was a writer of

standard geography textbooks and lecturer

on geography, and wrote a series of books

called Carpenter’s World Travels which were

very popular between 1915 and 1930.He

donated his photo collection to the Library

of Congress.

Min Bid $250

23. Grover Cleveland & Francis signed Executive Mansion Cards. 22nd and 24th

President of the U.S. and First Lady. Two Executive

Mansion cards – one signed by each. Excellent condition.

With Executive Mansion envelope in which they obviously

were mailed June 6, 1893.

Min Bid $200

24. William Mckinley Historic Signed Photo. MCKINLEY, WM.,

25th President

of the U.S.,

MCKINLEY, IDA,

First Lady, HOBART,

GARRETT, V.P of

U.S., GARRETT,

JENNIE T., wife

of VP. SP. An

exceedingly rare

and historic picture

of a group of

people (included these four) seated on a platform. The image is 6 X 8” mounted to 10 x

8” on board. Some of the other people on the stand who did not sign are John W. Griggs

(attorney general), Ethan Hitchco*ck (secretary of the interior), O. D. Seavey (manager of the

Ponce de Leon Hotel), Elizabeth P. Griggs, and Princess Elizabeth Huntington Prentice. In

fi ne condition other than missing part of the mount, in the lower left hand corner. During

his tenure as vice president from 1897 to 1899, Hobart’s wife frequently performed the

duties of First Lady as Ida Saxton McKinley suffered from epilepsy. Such was not the case

here, however, as both Mrs.

McKinley and Mrs. Garret

joined their husbands on the

dais. One of the McKinleys’

friends and the president’s

closest confi dants and advisers

at a time when the vice

president held virtually no

real authority, Hobart died of

heart failure in 1899. A highly

unusual portrait!

Min Bid $200

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26. William McKinley. Executive

Mansion card boldly signed in black ink,

“William McKinley.” In very good condition.

With original mailing envelope.

Min Bid $100

27. William Mckinley. MDS DATED

12/27/1899 appointing Robert T. Hughes Brigadier

General of Volunteers. This is a handsome vellum

document with a blue seal and in excellent condition.

Also signed by Secretary of War Elihu Root. Robert

Hughes was chief of staff to General Elwell Stephen

Otis who served as Military Governor in the

Philippines.

Min Bid $100

28. William Mckinley. Document signed. Washington: 29 April

1898. Partially printed document accomplished in manuscript appointing

Fred Payne postmaster at Clinton, New York. 17 x 21 inches (43.5 x 54

cm); framed with a portrait. Toned, irregular vertical fold to far right,

retains seal with ribbons, dampstain to left margin hidden by frame.

Min Bid $100

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30. William Howard Taft. TLS signed •Wm. H. Taft,”

two pages, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, May 6, 1920. Letter

to newspaper correspondent Gus Karger. In part: ”Thank you

for sending me Knox’s joint resolution ... Knox’s legal positions

have become quite unstable and unsound since he got into this

treaty discussion. I don’t regard anything he says of any particular

moment now, from a legal and judicial standpoint. The theory that

you can make peace by repealing a declaration of war is about as

absurd as anything I know. The declaration of war leads to war,

and that produces a status. The only way of ending that status is

by agreement between the parties carrying on the war.” A carbon

copy of Karger’s three-page response is attached with a paperclip.

Intersecting folds, toning, and stains and rusty paperclips to upper

left corner, otherwise fi ne. Min Bid $100

31. William Howard Taft. Original signed

photograph 27th President of the United States (1909-

1913), autographed, inscribed, and dated June 4, 1912.

Photograph by Harris & Ewing, Washington, D.C. 13

3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Small tear at top margin; small tear

in lower margin. Crease to lower right hand margin.

Unframed. Min Bid $100

29. William Howard Taft. 27th President of the U.S. Book “Ethics in Service”

inscribed “For J. B. McGhee with best wishes Wm. H, Taft January 30, 1921”. The book

contains the addresses delivered by Taft in 1914 at Yale. This is a Scarce signed book by Taft.

Min Bid $250

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32. William Howard Taft. TLS dated December 17, 1917, from

Taft declining an invitation too speak

, due to the fact that he has already

taken on the duty to speaking to all

of the military camps of the Y.M.C.A.

Letter in good condition with

accompanying envelope.

Min Bid $100

33. Warren G. Harding. 29th President of the U.S.

ALS on Senate letterhead Dec. 27 (ny). Friendly letter to

Mr. E. H. Everett thanking him for the tickets to the tea and

supper and ball for the benefi t of the Red Cross workers.

He will not be able to attend because of Mrs., Harding’s

illness. Edward H. Everett, a native of Cleveland, was a

multimillionaire industrialist and philanthropist who was

maintaining residences in Washington, D.C., Bennington,

Vermont, and Switzerland at the time of his death.At one

time he was a large stockholder of the Anheuser Busch Co.

of St. Louis. Min Bid $100

34. Calvin Coolidge. 30th President of the U.S. DS – a check to B. N.

Cutter dated May 7, 1932 for $4.32.Fine condition.

Min Bid $100

35. Herbert Hoover ALS. Rare, signed letter

oh H.C. Hoover stationary,

measuring 5”x8”, from the

future President Herbert

Hoover dated May 13st,

1903,To a Timothy Hopkins

Esq. president Trustees

Stanford University. Letter

reads” Dear Mr. Hopkins,

I attached hereto the

correspondence with Mr.

Jordan in regards to the

defi nition of his position

together with the memoranda

which we settled with him

as it is probable that these

documents should go into the

trustees fi les. Sincerely HC

Hoover”. ALS from Hoover

are rare, especially before and

during his Presidency. Nice

item!

Min Bid $300

36. Herbert Hoover. 31st President

of the U.S. SP

– handsome

glossy 10 x 8

signed in the

border.

Min Bid $100

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37. Franklin D. Roosevelt. 32rd President of the

U.S. Book “The Democratic Book 1936”. FDR has boldly

autographed a superb watercolor of the White House in this

limited edition. This is a large handsome book 14 ½ x 11”. It

devotes a section to each cabinet offi ce and other agencies,

with full-page photos of the offi cers. Laid in are a number of

autographed items, as shown below.

JOHN NANCE GARNER, VP —LS dated March 6, 1928

as a Congressman- JAMES A. FARLEY, Chairman of the

Democratic party - LS dated August 17, 1983 as Chairman of

the Coca Cola Export Corporation ALBEN W. BARKLEY, VP

- LS dated November 8, 1941 as Senator CORDELL HULL,

Sec. of State — LS dated July 21, 1939 as Sec. of State HENRY

MORGENTHAU, Sec. of Treasury - LS dated June 28, 1938

as Sec. of Treas. GEORGE H. DERN, Sec. of War - LS dated

April 26, 1934 as Sec. of War HOMER CUMMINGS, Attorney

General - LS dated Dec. 12, 1935 as Atty. Gen. JAMES A.

FARLEY (AGAIN), Postmaster General — LS dated Sept. 8,

1972 as CocaCola chairman CLAUDE A. SWANSON, Sec. of

Navy - LS dated Feb. 13, 1930 as Senator HAROLD L. ICKES,

Sec. of Interior — LS dated May 8, 1936 as Sec. of Interior

HENRY A. WALLACE, Sec. of Agriculture - LS dated May 17,

1962 (from his farm — probably in retirement). Wallace later

became Vice-President. DANIEL C. ROPER, Sec. of Commerce

- LS dated Feb. 15, 1935 as Sec. of Commerce FRANCES

PERKINS, Sec. of Labor — LS dated July 2, 1930 as Industrial

Commissioner of the New York Dept. of Labor to Governor

Franklin D. Roosevelt. JESSE H. JONES, Chairman of the

Reconstruction Finance Corporation - LS dated January 19, 1944 as Sec. of Commerce. HARRY L. HOPKINS, Works Progress Administrator

- LS dated June 19, 1939 as Sec. of Commerce ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, First Lady - ANS (signed “Mrs. Roosevelt” on Hyde Park letterhead —

undated, but with the mailing envelope (in her hand), which is postmarked Oct. 3, 1907. Min Bid $100

Unique Franklin D. Roosevelt Collection

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38. Franklin D. Roosevelt. 1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted

the “New Deal” programs and who led the United States through most of World War II. An unusual document

pertaining to the ownership of a park in Flushing, Queens that had been acquired in 1912 by the City of New

York. At the time of purchase, the City was not aware of the ownership and instead placed the sum of $15,200 in

escrow pending identifi cation. As it turned out, F.D.R.’s father, James Roosevelt was a part owner of the parcels

identifi ed in the depositions as “Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2, and 3” and today is known as Leavitt’s Park. codicils

together with two original, The fi rst is a typed D.S.”Franklin D. Roosevelt” as President, 2pp. legal folio, Queens

County, N.Y., June 17, 1937, being a deposition “In the Matter of acquiring title to Public Park bounded by

Congress and Myrtle Avenues and Leavitt Street in the Third Ward, Borough of Queens, City of New York” in

which Roosevelt certifi es that he is entitled to one-third of his father’s estate: “...that your deponent has been

informed that the City of new York on June 26th, 1912 acquired title to Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2, and 3 herein

and made an awarded to an ‘Unknown Owner’ in the sum of $15,200. That your deponent has been further

informed that your deponent’s father, James Roosevelt, died seized of 26 2/3% of the premises of which Damage

Parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3 formed a part by virtue of a deed made by Eliza M. Leavitt to James Roosevelt, dated

November 26th, 1877... “.In fi ne condition, with expected folds and document wear, with a horizontal fold

through a couple letters of signature.

Min Bid $200

39. Franklin D. ROOSEVELT. DS- a menu signed by the President and dated

June 3, 1943. This was an “old” program for a dinner at which FDR spoke as Asst.

Secretary of the Navy. Carl Schiller who worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad, had

written asking if FDR would sign and date it. Included are two letters to Mr. Schiller

from Grace Tully, FDR’s private secretary, a copy of Schiller’s letter to Tully, a White

House envelope addressed to Schiller, and three pieces relating to registered mailing. Miss

Tully relates, “He asked me to tell you that it brought back memories of one of the most

pleasant evenings he ever spent in his life.” A unique item signed as wartime President.

Min Bid $100

40. Franklin D. Roosevelt Apointment for Texas Marshall. Presidential appointment

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 20 x 15,

February 28, 1941 for a Stanford C. Styles, to be the

Marshall of the district of Eastern Texas. Uncommon

to fi nd Texas Marshall appointments. Stiles was a very

popular Marshall and held the position for 13 years.

Document in pristine condition.

Min Bid $200

41. Franklin D. Roosevelt. 32nd President

of the U.S. DS dated Oct. 4, 1940 appointing Bernard

J. Flynn of Maryland Attorney of the United States

in and for the District of Maryland. Also signed by

Attorney General Robert H. Jackson, who later served

as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The

document is 15 x 20” and bears a gold Dept. of Justice

seal. There is a brown line around the entire piece as

a result of framing. Matting would hide it, or it could

be trimmed harmlessly. Min Bid $200

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42. Harry S. Truman. 33rd President of the U.S. DS. Here on his private letterhead dated

April 27, 1962 is Truman’s Commendation of Charles Patrick Clark. Clark had served as Associate-

Chief Counsel of the so-called Truman Committee – the Senate Committee to Investigate the

National Defense Program. Truman’s leadership of that committee helped propel him into selection

as Vice-President under FDR. The document concludes: “He did a magnifi cent job and I am happy to

say that as a public servant he has no equal.” On board and pristine.

Min Bid $100

43. HARRY TRUMAN. 33rd president of the

U.S. LS Jan. 23, 1962 on his personal stationery

congratulating a retiring Senate employee on more

than 51 year of service. “I sincerely hope that you will

have as happy a time in retirement as I have had.”

Min Bid $100

44. Dwight D. Eisenhower. 34th

President of the U.S LS. On his personal

“DDE” letterhead, the former president

writes from Walter Reed General Hospital to

Dr. and Mrs. J, Holt McCracken, who were

close friends of Mamie Eisenhower. Warm,

friendly letter, in part “and am pleased to

report that my doctors are allowing me to

get up and around a couple hours each day.

I can assure you that these outs with the

medicos offer little pleasure except for the

kindness of my friends.” Signed “DDE”. With

envelope that bears his printed free frank

signature.

Min Bid $100

45. Dwight Eisenhower. LS on

letterhead “DDE THE

WHITE HOUSE” dated

May 21, 1954 to Charles

C. Auchincloss, a Wall St.

lawyer. A warm letter that

begins “Dear Charlie.” The

President invites Auchincloss

to an informal stag dinner.

In part “I suggest that we

meet at the White House

about half past seven, have

a reasonably early dinner,

and devote the evening

to a general chat… I shall

probably wear a white dinner

jacket, but business suit will

be entirely appropriate.”

Closely trimmed and has been

laminated.

Min Bid $100

46. John F. Kennedy. KENNEDY,

JOHN F., 35th President of the U.S. SP, matte

fi nish, image 6 ½ x 5, overall 10 x 8 including

border on which Kennedy has signed. This

picture was given to the son-in-law of the

President of Colombia when Kennedy visited

Bogota in December of 1961.Great Item!

Min Bid $200

Outstanding KennedySigned Photo

Truman Praises His Associate-Chief Counsel

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47. John F. Kennedy. 1960

hardbound book; “The

Strategy of Peace,” by

John F. Kennedy, author of

Profi les in Courage. Printed

by Harper & Brothers, 1960.

Signed boldly inside in

ballpoint ink on the second

blank page, reverse of the

title page by John Kennedy.

Dust jacket included. In

very good condition. This

is rare because it is not

inscribed!

Min Bid $200

48. John F. Kennedy. Signed

Choate Alumni Bulletin.

[Wallingford, CT:]

Fall 1963. The printed

Choate Alumni Bulletin

inscribed in ink “To Tom

Jr., With Best Regards,

John Kennedy” in the

lower margin of the

cover which reproduces a

painting of Kennedy after

William Draper which

had been unveiled at the

school the previous May.

107/8 x 81/4 inches (28

x 21.5 em). Framed. The

cover with a small stain and

marginal browning, a few creases including a longer one through

the inscription which terminates with a small tape repair below

the inscription. Accompanied by a recent Letter of Authenticity

from Lion Heart Autographs; Together with a second copy, not

inscribed, but very clean, and a letter from Choate identifying

the recipient. Kennedy was unable to attend the unveiling of his

portrait at Choate in May 1960, but sent a recorded message to

the alumni, which is printed. Min Bid $300

49. John F. Kennedy. Draft TLS as president, one

page, 5.5 x 6.5, White House letterhead, October 4, 1963. The

draft of a form letter sent to 11 govenors who Kennedy met

while on a trip west. In full: ‘The conservation trip which just

ended gave me the distinct pleasure of meeting with you and

seeing fi rst hand the tremendous strides that have been made

in the fi eld of conservation in your State. I greatly appreciated

the warm welcome given to us by your citizens. I enjoyed

seeing you and I want to thank you for your many courtesies

to me and my staff during our stay there.” Also included is

a sheet of White House stationery with a typed list of the

governors to whom the letter is to be sent, headed at the top,

“Message to be sent to the following Governors who met the

President on his Western trip, and listing all 11 governors and

their states.

Min Bid $300

50. Lyndon B. Johnson. 36th President of the U.S.

LS on his letterhead as Senate Democratic Leader dated

May 12, 1960 to a Senate employee who was celebrating

50 years on the job. An extremely warm congratulatory

letter. Mounting stains at top and bottom, not affecting text.

With the authentication of noted autograph expert Charles

Hamilton. Min Bid $100

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51. Lyndon B. Johnson. Program signed.

On the program

for the Louisiana

State Society of

Washington, D. C.

Mardi Gras Ball

February 11, 1961,

then Vice President

boldly signs “LBJ” in

large letters with a

felt pen. Signature

was personally

obtained by the

consignor.

Min Bid $100

52. Richard Nixon. SP, matte fi nish on board, 10 x 8”.

The long inscription is really an ANS. It reads “To my good

friend Governor Theodore McKeldin with deep appreciation for

his dedicated service to his Party and the nation with best wishes

from Dick Nixon”. McKeldin, Governor of Maryland, made

the principal speech nominating Dwight Eisenhower as the

Republican candidate for President in 1951.

Min Bid $100

53. Richard Nixon. 37TH President of the U.S. LS on

letterhead of President-Elect, dated December 12, 1968 to Mrs.

Martha Rountree Presbrey. The Presbreys were friends of the

Nixon’s, and Martha was the fi rst moderator of “Meet the Press”.

“I want you to know how much

I appreciated the letter you sent

to me after the election. As I

undertake the great responsibility

of providing new leadership for

America, the messages I have

received by the thousands from

all over the world will be a

constant source of strength and

inspiration in the ears ahead. Pat

joins me in extending our very

best wishes to you for Christmas

and the New Year.” Signed “Dick

Nixon”.

Min Bid $100

54. Richard Nixon. 37th president of the U.S. LS

on Vice Presidential letterhead

dated January 21, 1954 to Mr.

and Mrs. Ollie Presbrey. Mrs.

Presbey was Martha Rountree,

creator and fi rst moderator of

Meet the Press. This is a warm

letter of condolence to friends

whose house in Virginia had

burned down. Signed “Dick”.

Min Bid $100

55. Gerald Ford(Nixon Resignation). LS on

Vice Presidential letterhead

May 22, 1974 to Thomas L.

Parry. He thanks Mr. Parry

for his thoughtful message

expressing support for President

Nixon. “It is reassuring to

know that we agree that the

President does deserve high

commendation from the

American people for the many

important achievements of his

Administration.” The House

Judiciary Committee opened

impeachment hearings against

the President on May 9, 1974, The scandal grew to involve a slew of

additional allegations In a statement accompanying the release of what

became known as the “Smoking Gun Tape” on August 5, 1974, Nixon

accepted blame for misleading the country about when he had been told

of White House involvement, stating that he had a lapse of memory.

Nixon resigned the offi ce of the presidency on August 9, 1974, just a few

weeks after this letter.

Min Bid $100

Nixon Thanks Governor

Mckeldin

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56. Gerald Ford. A handsome bookplate

in his name with the

heading “Gerald R.

Ford, 38th President

of the United States of

America”, signed by

Ford. Pristine condition.

Includes a letter from

Ford’s assistant stating

that Ford personally

signed it and suggesting

that it be inserted in his

book “A Time to Heal”

rather than sending in a

book for signing.

Min Bid $100

57. Extremly Rare Carter ALS as President. Jimmy

Carter ALS as president

on embossed White House

stationary, date 4/22/77.

Carter writes: “To Joe Hall,

Thanks for your good advice

on the Space and energy

programs, Jimmy Carter”:

Great content This letter was

written 4 days after Carter

delivered a televised speech

declaring that the U.S. energy

crisis during the 1970s was the moral equivalent of war. He

encouraged energy conservation by all U.S. citizens and installed

solar water heating panels on the White House. The previous

owner did laminate the letter for its protection.

Min Bid $300

58. Jimmy Carter. 39th

president of the U.S. SP. A

handsome color photo 10 x 8

“ (not inscribed) signed “With

best wishes”.

Min Bid $100

59. Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter SP. 39th President of

the U.S. and First Lady.

Handsome color SP,

10 x 8 glossy signed by

both. Not inscribed.

Min Bid $100

60. Ronald Reagan. 40th President of the U.S. ALS 5/2/67 to Miss Bender. This is Reagan’s draft copy

and was written when Governor of California. Reagan wrote in longhand many letters that would subsequently be

typed. “ I didn’t actually get to reading your letter until I’d left Riverside so had no opportunity to see you as you

suggested. It was good of you to provide me with the information. I’ll put it in the hands of those who can put it

to good use. Best regards.” Signed “R R.” Reagan penned in the corner instructions for his secretary to “Send copies

of this & her letter to Spence Wms.” He has also made two corrections to the text. Approximately 8 x 5”.

Min Bid $100

61. George H. W. Bush. 41st President of the U.S.

Handsome color photo 10 x 8 of a smiling Bush as Vice

President. Boldly signed on the white border in blue felt pen. In

another hand has been added the date 1-7-87. Min Bid $100

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62. George H. W. Bush. 41st president of the U.S. LS dated March 11, 1971 on letterhead as

The Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations. To Congressman William H.

Natcher. Signed “George” with a handwritten postscript “Best personal regards” and signed a second time.

In part, “Attached is a letter which I am sending to all members of the House to have you know we want

to be helpful up here if we can.” A copy of the letter he mentions is enclosed, along with the addressed

envelope. A nice example from an interesting portion of Bush’s varied career of public service.

Min Bid $100

63. George H. W. Bush. Rare, free franked cover signed next to his

printed signature in black marker. Any Free Franks of the recent presidents are

uncommon. In fi ne condition, 9 ½”x 4”.

Min Bid $100

64. Barack Obama. Time

Magazine (10/27/08) signed boldly

on the cover in black sharpie.

Min Bid $100

65. Barack Obama Signed Indian Tribe Poster. This is a great piece signed by,

Obama when meeting in his fi rst Indian Summit

on November 7,2009 President Obama promised

American Indian leaders that he would reverse

years of neglect, and he directed Cabinet agencies

to come up with a plan to improve consultation

and coordination with tribal nations. “Today’s

summit is not lip service,” Obama said Thursday

in remarks opening a daylong tribal conference in

Washington. “I get it. I’m on your side. I understand

what it means to be an outsider. You will not be

forgotten as long as I’m in this White House.” The

gathering organized by the administration was the

largest such conference ever of representatives

from the 564 recognized tribes.

Min Bid $100

66. John Jay. American

statesman (1745–1829) who

served variously as President of the

Continental Congress, diplomat,

and, from 1789 to 1795, fi rst

Chief Justice of the Supreme

Court. Partly-printed DS, one

page, 15.25 x 9.5, May 1798. Jay

appoints Jeptha Lee to Ensign.

Min Bid $200

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67. John Marshall :1st Chief Justice. Dated August 10, 1790, written to David Stuart

concerning a request for information. Written and signed by John Marshall. The contents read “Dear Sir, I

have written an letter of enquiry concerning your business in the Prince Edward district & on receiving an

answer will immediately communicate to you what information may be given me. Very respectfully, Always

your obedient J. Marshall”. John Marshall served in the Revolutionary War with George Washington and spent

the winter at Valley Forge. After the war he served in the Virginia Convention where he fought to ratify the

Constitution, served as a Congressman for Virginia, and briefl y served as Secretary of State before becoming

one of the most infl uential Chief Justices of the Supreme Court in U.S. history. Together with a hand tinted

engraving of Marshall published by Johnson, Fry & Company Publishers.Toning, staining, creasing, minor

losses, one 1 1/2” tear as well as a few small tears. 12” x 7 1/2” when unfolded. The engraving is 9 1/2” x 6

1/2”. Min Bid $200

68. Supreme Court: Burger Court. Color satin-

fi nish 14 x 10.5 formal portrait

of the Burger Court affi xed to

a 17.5 x 14.5 mount, signed

and inscribed at the top of the

mount in black ink, “For William

Fitzgerald, with all good wishes,

Warren E. Burger,” and signed in

the lower border in various inks

by all nine justices: ”Thurgood

Marshall,” •Wm. J. Brennan, Jr.,

• •Warren E. Burger,” “Byron A.

White,” “Harry A. Blackmun,”

“John Paul Stevens,” “Lewis F.

Powell, Jr..” “William H. Rehnquist.” and “Sandra O. O’Connor: Framed to an overall size

of 18.75 x 15.75. Many signatures a shade or two light, otherwise fi ne condition.

Min Bid $300

69. Winston Churchill. Ink signature,

“Winston S.

Churchill,” on

an off-white slip

of paper. Matted

and framed with

a portrait of

Churchill to an

overall size of

5.75 x 8.75. Light

overall toning,

otherwise fi ne condition.

Min Bid $200

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71. David Kalakaua. King of Hawaii, 1874–91.

Kalakaua almost single-

handedly restored many of

the nearly extinct cultural

traditions of the Hawaiian

people. These included myths

and legends, and the hula,

which had been forbidden by

the missionaries for over 70

years. Fountain pen signature, “ Kalakaua R.,on an off-white 3.25 x 2 card.In fi ne condition,

with a bit of scattered light toning. Min Bid $100

72. Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. Extremely Rare Ministerio de

Industria signed Diploma document by both

Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, dated October

20, 1962. The few extant items signed by both

Castro and Ché, not to mention an example

like this type of document, take a place in the

most exclusive rank of Cuba-related autograph

material. There are some condition issues to

the document, some crinkles, toning and water

damage to the bottom right,but signatures are

clear and dark. Min Bid $500

73. Important Castro Letter written in 1956 While in Mexico. Written while Fidel was in MEXICO October 23rd,1956

2 days after his father died and about 1 month before the Granma Expedition was launched. An extraordinary, powerful and historic thus and

VERY RARE 26 de julio, July 26th type-written Letter. An approximate translation reads as follows: “Message to the Congress of Orthodox

Militants Comrades in the ideal … it is hard for to me to write these words from afar when my thoughts do not for

one minute abandon my homeland, martyred and enslaved, and for this reason we fi ght without rest. It is not even

possible to ensure when these lines will be printed, if congress permits it, because in Cuba there exists no security of

anything and the few rights that exist do not allow the freedom of any inherent prerogative whether of the citizen

or a party, rather there exist only handouts which are only given on the condition they are begged for when you are

on your knees and asking for freedom for 3 years in a row on my knees (my note: since 1953 - when the July 26th

movement began) has only served that we look with greater ease for the yolk on the necks (backs) of men. With those

already in place in Cuba, and in this regard one describes and palpitates according to the same line, in spite of the

adversity we have to signal it is not about trying or attempting to reconcile disparate and absurd ideas in this regard

it is more so about driving forward with these facts and acting upon a true guide (objective) of our cause which will

carry it forward beneath the fl ag of triumph. According to this same line of thought, we have only the good to concede

and to attribute to ourselves with utmost humility the work of humble servants of Cuba and to obtain from you only

the most enthusiastic cooperation of a company where everything is only sacrifi ce and with these fi rm hopes and your

brave friends we attribute absolute faith that we will be supported with all the necessary possible resources, and which

will contribute in and of itself a great standard and bulwark for the fi nal future development of our cause. Taking this

message, we will take votes and exhortations for its fi rm cooperation in such circ*mstances and so that nobody in the

present or the future can interfere with either organization notably united they center themselves with a sole base and a common force we wish

to leave a fi rm consistency of our recognition of yourselves which will allow us to regroup the fi rst contingent of our landing party with fi rm

support(?) and selfl essness in the most critical days of the Revolution which allows us to recover to continue the fi ght with more force than ever,

convinced that a people such as ours is worthy of all the sacrifi ces… Signed Josef ......? Fidel Castro Ruz For the Patriotic 26th of July club of

Mexco. For the M. R 26th of July to the President”. Min Bid $500

70. Nelson Mandela. Nice large

signature in black ink

on card with date South

African leader, signed in

black felt tip, “N. Mandela,

9-2-99.”Matted with a great

photo of Mandela. In fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $200

Castro & “Che “ Signed Document

Castro Fights for Cuban Freedom in 1956

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74. Nicolae Ceausescu. Signed Photo,

Uncommon vintage

glossy 5.5 x 7.75

of assassinated

Romanian Dictator.

Min Bid $100

75. EMPRESS CATHERINE II (1729-1796) MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED AS EMPRESS. German-born empress of Russia, Catherine the

Great, usurped the throne of her husband Peter III Handsome

manuscript DS, 8x12.25, 1765, in Cyrillic untranslated. Fine

Condition and rare signed document.

Min Bid $300

76. Nobel Prize Laureates collection. Collection of

7 Nobel Peace Prize winners. 1) Dalai Lama The Nobel Peace Prize

1989 his exile in India, the religious and political leader the Dalai

Lama has since 1959 stood at the head of the nonviolent opposition

to China’s occupation of Tibet. Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi

social entrepreneur, banker, economist and civil society leader who

was awarded the Nobel

Peace Prize for founding

the Grameen Bank and

pioneering the concepts

of microcredit and was

honored with the Peace

Prize for his opposition

to South Africa’s brutal

apartheid regime. 4)

Lech Walsea: When

Lech Walesa received

the Peace Prize for his

campaign for freedom of

organization in Poland,

he had just been released

from internment. The

Communist party had

tried in vain to break

him, the symbol of the

revolt against the party’s

monopoly on power.

5)Henry Kissinger:

Kissinger and Le Duc

Tho were jointly awarded the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize for their

work on the Paris Peace Accords which prompted the withdrawal

of American forces from the Vietnam war. 6)Shirin Ebadi is an

Iranian lawyer, a former judge and human rights activist and founder

of Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran. On 10 October

2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her signifi cant

and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially

women’s, children’s, and refugee rights. She was the fi rst ever Iranian

to receive the prize. 7)Shimon Peres: Awarded the Nobel Peace

Prize for the Oslo Accords, signed in Washington the same year. The

agreement aimed at reconciling the two peoples, with Israel gradually

withdrawing from occupied territories and granting the Palestinians

self-determination.

Min Bid $100

77. John Hanco*ck Appoints a Brigadier General. Rare, Original DS for Nathaniel Goodwin From John

Hanco*ck. Signed, Sealed and Dated 1781. The Letter States that

John Hanco*ck Appointed Nathaniel Goodwin as Brigadier General

of the Militia. The latter is Framed Under Glass with a Print of

John Hanco*ck as Well as a Print of Hanco*ck House. Toning and

Foxing, and some tears not examined out of frame. Hard to fi nd any

Hanco*ck appointments for this high of a rank.General Goodwin

was a Revolutionary War brigadier general in Massachusetts Militia

in charge of enlistments for the Army in his state. Among them

were 28 African Americans. On the surrender of Burgoyne and his

men, Goodwin was placed in command of the guard over them at

Somerville. Burgoyne’s sword fell into his possession. He authored

two books: List of Revolutionary Soldiers and New England Early

Settlers. Min Bid $500

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78. Major General Nathan Goodwin Revolutionary War Letter. In addition to supervising Army enlistments for Massachusetts, General

Goodwin also saw active service during the Revolutionary War. When British General

Burgoyne surrendered with his men, it was Goodwin who commanded the troops

assigned to guard the important prisoner. It was during this detail that Goodwin came

into possession of Burgoyne’s sword. Outside of his military career, Goodwin authored

two books: “List of Revolutionary War Soldiers”, and “New England Early Settlers”. LS

stampless folded letter addressed to “Capt. Nathaniel Staples of the Third Regt, Second

Brigade formerly of Berkley, now of Taunton ... by virtue of the Militia Law ... therefore

the Major General ... doth declare send Capt Staples ... removed from the district of

his command that it disqualifi ed him to discharge his duties of his offi ce as Captain ...

position considered vacant ... Brigadier General Thomas Lincoln will give the necessary

order for fi lling said vacancy ... Nath Goodwin Maj Gen 5th” (small piece missing from

seal removal). Maj Gen Goodwin saw much action at Saratoga.

Min Bid $100

79. Historical Oliver Hazard Perry ALS “We Have Defeated The Enemy Completely...”. We have defeated the Enemy completely...Writes Commodore Oliver Hazard

Perry, Noting William Henry Harrison's Final War of 1812 Triumph Over the British on Oct,

5th 1813 In Words Reminiscent Of Those He Used In Reporting His Own Victory At Lake Erie Less

Than A Month Before. Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819). American naval hero of the War of 1812

where he defeated the British on Lake Erie. His Dispatch on the victory, we have met the enemy

and they are ours is part of the fabric o American military history. Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page

4to, H.Q. near Moravian Town, Oct. 5,1813 to Captain Elliott concerning the victory of General

(Later president) William Henry Harrison over the British in the Northwest territories, using words

reminiscent Of those he wrote about his famous victory at Lake Erie the previous Sept 10th. Letter

reads Dear Sir we have defeated the enemy completely Neary all the British Army on our own Lance

come up with the gunboats as far as you can get and hurry on the boats along to the army to meet

us yours truly 0.H. Perry, Captain Elliott. The letters ink is light in places and at somebody at some

point had gone over parts of the letter with another pen to show the missing letters or words. The

letter was also laminated by the previous owner for its preservation. an interesting and historic.

Min Bid $500

80. Matthew Calbralth Perry. Mexican-American War-dated LS signed “M. C.

Perry,” one lightly-lined page, 8 x 10, March 24,1847. While on board the Flagship Mississippi

off Vera Cruz, Perry assigns a sailor to duty. In full, “You will report yourself to Captain J.

Mayo, for duty on board the U. S. Steam Mississippi under his command.” Second integral page

bears an address panel in another hand. In fi ne condition, with some scattered light toning,

intersecting folds, and a small spot to left edge, affecting nothing. Min Bid $100

81. Elbridge Gerry & Gerry Family Letters. Lot (6) Early 1800’s Elbridge Gerry & Gerry Family Letters

& Indenture - Elbridge was signer of the Declaration of

Independence, Governor of Massachusetts & Vice-President

of the United States. rare Land Grant written and signed by

Elbridge Gerry, with his rarer full signature written within

the document 3 times as well as his and his wife Anne and

their two children signed as witnesses. Gerry’s wife Anne

was regarded as the second Second Lady of the United States

following Abigail Adams because Thomas Jefferson, Aaron

Burr, and George Clinton were widowers during their tenures

as Vice-President. The four leters have facinating insight and

content form the family. Two letters are from their daughter

Cathy Gerry, 1 letter was from their son Thomas to Ships

Captain White,and onewas from his son same name sake,

Elbridge Gerry. Min Bid $200

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82. Jefferson Davis CSA,. Exceptional ALS signed “Jeffererson Davis,” two

pages on 8vo., 7 x 8.75, March 17, 1860. Letter to Commander Richard Worsam Meade

II, older brother of hero of George Mead Gettysburg letter is reference to his son Lieut. R.

W. Mead 111.Letter in fi ne condition other than some toning. The Letter reads: Dear Sir:

I sympathize deeply in your anxiety for your son, and satisfi ed. that his conduct has been

entirely becoming a soldier and a gentleman, will hold myself ready to give him my friendly

services if he should need them. It does not appear to me probable that a Court Martial

can pass any sentence which would be injurious to him for asserting his rights, personal

and offi cial, even though the manner should not have been that prescribed by regulations

for the preservation of good order, etc. A quaint old soldier once described our national

characteristic by saying that THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WERE OVER TOLERANT OF

THE OFFENCE OF FIGHTING TOO MUCH; and I should expect the marine to be

driven from a profession which his conduct shows him to be unworthy of. with kindest

remembrance, I am Very truly yours, JEFFERSON DAVIS Mead was promoted throughout

his years of service,to become a commander. In 1862 he became Executive Offi cer of the

steam sloop Dacotah and later held the same position on the new gunboat Conemaugh.

Promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on July 16, 1862,Meade’s subsequent Civil War

service was distinguished, including participation in the suppression of the July 1863 New

York Draft Riots, plus active combat and blockade enforcement work while commanding

the Mississippi River ironclad Louisville in the latter part of 1862 and the gunboats

Marblehead in South Carolina waters in 1863-1864 and Chocura in the Gulf of Mexico

during 1864-1865. Meade’s post-Civil War career marked him as one of the Navy’s most

prominent reformist and technologically-minded offi cers. Duty at the Naval Academy in

1865-1868 was followed by promotion to Commander and service along the Alaskan coast as Commanding Offi cer of the steamer Saginaw.

Min Bid $300

83. Judah P Benjamin Military Appointment Signed as C.S.A. Secretary of

War Judah P. Benjamin Military Appointment Signed “J. P. Benjamin.” One partially printed page, 8.25”

x 10.5” (sight), Richmond, December 31, 1861, appointing James H. Holman “ ... Lieut Colonel 1st

Tenn Regt PA In the Provisional Army in the service of the Confederate States.” Soiling at the upper

left comer; light water staining at the edges and along the folds resulting is some loss of text and paper.

Matted with a photograph purported to be Benjamin to an overall size of 24.5” x 19”. James H. Holman

(1836-1910) served throughout the war in the 1st Tennessee and with the Confederate Inspector

General Department. He was wounded at Winchester, Tennessee, in 1863 and served a year as a prisoner

of war at Johnson’s Island, Ohio. He was exchanged in. Min Bid $200

85. General S. Patton Jr. George Patton Typed Letter

Signed “G. S. Patton Jr.” measures 8” x 10.5”. concerning Sergeant

Kenneth Harter, highly praised by General Patton. A letter of

commendation for Harter of New York dated January 11,1919,

on letterhead that reads, “Headquarters 304th Brigade (1st

Brigade) Tank Corps” and has as its subject line, “Sergeant First

Class Kenneth O. Harter.” The letter reports on the invaluable

service and character of Sergeant Harter, who was being sent

home on “account of family reason necessitating his separation

from the service.” Toned with light stains. In part: ”Sergeant

Harter fulfi lled the functions of Brigade Sergeant Major from the

time of the formation of the Brigade until this date and all the

work of organization was carried on through the offi ce conducted

by him. .. He carried out his duties under fi re during the whole

of September. Min Bid $300

84. William T. Sherman Signed Photo. original cabinet

card portrait of the general by N. Sarony, New York, inscribed

“W. T. Sherman General 1888,” inscribed on back “Major Nance

with compliments of Louise H. Wall Xmas 1912.

Min Bid $200

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86. Edward J. Smith (RMS Titanic). English naval offi cer

(1850-1912) who was the offi cer in command of the RMS Titanic

and died when the ship sank. Scarce OS, signed “E. J. Smith: one page,

8 x 6, October 30, 1896. A certifi cate of discharge issued to T. Riley

a fi reman aboard the S.S. Majestic. The document states Riley served

aboard the vessel from October 7-28, 1896, and was discharged

in Liverpool. Printed near the bottom is a certifi cation statement

which reads, •1 certify that the above particulars are correct and that

the above named Seaman was discharged accordingly, and that the

character described hereon is a true copy of the Report concerning

the said Seaman.” Signed at the conclusion of the statement by Smith

as the vessel’s master, and countersigned by a shipping representative.

The discharge also bears two “V.G.” stamps in areas for character

of conduct and ability. Central vertical fold, scattered creasing and

wrinkling, soiling and toning, a bit heavier to edges, two small holes to

left side of sheet. Liverpool offi ce stamp to lower right, paper loss to

left edge, and some light scorch marks along extreme bottom.

Min Bid $400

87. Sgt. Alvin York. Envelope signed by York, dated June

18th, 1932 Welcoming his visit to Veterans of Foreign Wars, La.

Miss. Encampment. Sergeant York, was one of the most decorated

American soldiers in World War I. He received the Medal of Honor

for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, taking 32

machine guns, killing 28 German soldiers, and capturing 132 others..

Min Bid $100

88. Charles Curtis “Indian Ancestry”. Interesting TLS

letter, dated August 21,1933 by Charles Curtis, Vice President of the

United States, under Herbert Hoover. He writes about his Indian

ancestry in part “ My Folks where all part of the Kaw or Kansas

Indians not the Delaware…..

so as far as I know I have no

fi rst cousin who is a member

of the Delaware tribe of

Indians.”. Curtis was the

fi rst person with signifi cant

acknowledged Native

American ancestry and the

fi rst person with signifi cant

acknowledged non-

European ancestry to reach

either of the two highest

offi ces in the United States

government’s executive

branch. Some toning and

slights staining on top area,

also old description attached

to lower left, neither affects

signature or letter.

Min Bid $100

89. Elliot Roosevelt TLS (Franklin D. Roosevelt).

Typed Letter Signed by Elliot

Roosevelt son of the president

dated July, 29th, 1949. The letter

is written to Basil O’Connor,

former law partner of the

president requesting for any

letters in his possession, which

would refl ect on Roosevelt’s,

character or relationship with

O’Connor that would benefi t

the book that Elliot is working.

Good condition, some toning and

chipping on.

Min Bid $100

90. Jessie Woodward Sayre (Woodrow Wilson). Handwritten letter

by Sayre, daughter of President

Wilson, in regards to her fathers

characteristics. In part she

writes that her “impression of

her father was not cold, austere

and sick man as some people

perceived him. Where as in

truth, all who knew him, he was

sympathetic and imaginative.”

She thanks a Mrs. Blodgill for

her description of her father

before the clouds of war pulled

up…. Min Bid $100

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92. Robert Patterson. A certifi cate of membership in the Hibernian Society for relief of

Irish immigrants. December 14, 1836. Approx. 18 x 23.75 in. Signed by John Knox, Secretary, and

Joseph Tagert, President. Featuring a wonderful lithograph of women, with ship in background

and rowboat shuttling men ashore, cornucopia with fruits of harvest in one corner of surround,

spinning wheel, caducea in other corner, American eagle at top. The women possibly represent the

various nations - Liberty, Hibernia, Britannia, etc. Through the 1830s, the island, always plagued

by poverty, was ravaged by epidemics such as cholera, which started the wave of immigration to

America long before the famines of 1845-1852. This is likely the reason the doctors were involved

and the caducea is prominent on this certifi cate. Min Bid $100

93. Sir Henry Irving (Cab Drivers Of London). Sir Henry Irving, (born Feb. 6, 1838,

Keinton Mandeville, Somerset, Eng.—died Oct. 13,

1905, Bradford, Yorkshire), one of the most famous of

English actors, the fi rst of his profession to be knighted (1895) for services to the stage. He was also a

celebrated theatre manager and the professional partner of the actress Ellen Terry for 24 years. This

is truly an amazing document. The art work of a cab driver with horse and the calligraphy throughout

is done in hand with multi colors ink and even gold leaf to embellish the beautiful presentation to

Sir Henry Irving for his support to the “Cab Drivers of London”. The document was given the same

month that Sire henry Irving became the fi rst in his profession to be knighted by the Queen Victoria.

The document is housed in a hand made wood frame in the shape of a Horse shoe. The document

reads in part: Cab drivers benevolent Association had a meeting of the committee held at 15 Soho

Sq. W. on the 5 July 1895 Major Grimston in the chair it was Unanimously Resolved that this

committee desire to return their sincere and heartfelt thanks to Sir Henry Irving for his great kindness

in presiding at the festival winter held in the Whitehall rooms on the Saturday the 15 June 1895 and

to place on record their admiration of the graceful eloquence with which he pleaded the cause of the

cabdrivers of London and their gratitude for his earnest and sympathetic advocacy which resulted in

so large increase to the funds of the association. This document was once part of the Forbes collection.

Min Bid $100

94. Mother Teresa. Printed prayer slip with an

image of Mother Teresa,

signed in the lower right in

black ballpoint, “God bless

you, M Teresa mc.” In fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $100

95. Mother Teresa. Interesting Signed letter

April 12, 1996 with

typewritten message about

how God has blessed

the receiver for 90 years,

with original transmittal

envelope.Dated April 12,

1996“Dear Madeline be

McDonald next line God

loves you and a very special

way, let us thank him for

the 90 beautiful years he is

giving you for his love and

blessings. You are precious

to him take time off and

during the day to listen to him…… God be your strength God bless you. M.

Teresa MC. Fine Condition. Min Bid $100

91. Susan B. Anthony. Susan Brownell Anthony

(February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906) was a prominent

American civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in

the 19th century women’s rights movement to introduce

women’s suffrage into the United States. She was co-founder

of the fi rst Women’s Temperance Movement with Elizabeth

Cady Stanton as President Susan B. Anthony: Autograph

note signed in reference to an invitation for Mrs. Stanton’s

celebration. Min Bid $100

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96. Pope Benedict XVI. Uncommon 4 x 6 color

photo of the pope emeritus

, signed in the lower border

in silver ink, “Joseph Card.

Ratzinger.” In fi ne condition.

Min Bid $100

97. Billy Graham SP. Billy Graham signed 5”x7”

photo in black ink.American

evangelical Christian evangelist,

ordained as a Southern Baptist

minister, who rose to celebrity

status in 1949.

Min Bid $100

98. Albert Schweitzer. Sci-Art Publishers,

Cambridge, Mass., 1951. 18 preeminent medical & social

experts of the time. Royal Deluxe Edition, Signed by

Author. Binding: Full Gilded Leather. Book Condition: Near

Fine. Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. Size: 8vo -

over 7.75” - 9.75” tall. This is the Royal Deluxe edition of

Albert Schweitzer’s Jubilee Book, published to raise money

for his hospital with a book of twenty-six chapters and

508 pages (including an extensive index) covering topics

about medicine, philosophy, music and others written

by his colleagues, experts in their fi elds. It is numbered

“Copy No. 23” of an unknown amount of Royal Deluxe

editions and is signed by 18 medical, philosophical. Legal

and social experts of the time, including the publisher A.A.

Roback. This book is fi nely bound in dark red leather with

bright gold accents, with a grey silk bookmark. It is in fi ne

condition. There is a signed letter from the publisher, A.A. Roback, attached to a front page in which

the publisher states the book was shipped directly from the publisher with the autograph sheets.

These signature pages have been tipped in to the front of the book. On the letter in the front, is the

signature of A.A. Roback and on another page are 14 signatures, authors of many of the chapters

in the book: (1) A.A. Roback (2) Werner Jaeger (3) George Sarton (4) Sir Phillip Manson-Bahr (5) J.S. Bixler (6) Clement C. Chesterman (7)

William Ernest Cooke (8) Olof Linton, Theol. D (9) Karl Vietor ( (10) Roland H. Bainton (11) Edward L. Thorndike (12) A.T. Davison (13)

Leo Schrade ), also another page with Dean Roscoe Pound, Paul Tillich, Georgio Del Vecchio. Min Bid $200

99. William White. Sight

Draft in his hand,dated and signed

in April 6, 1832. William White

(April 4, 1748 N.S. – July 17, 1836)

was the fi rst and fourth Presiding

Bishop of the Episcopal Church,

USA (1789; 1795–1836), the fi rst

bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania

(1787–1836), and the second United

States Senate Chaplain (appointed

December 9, 1790). He also served as

the fi rst and fourth President of the

House of Deputies for the General

Convention of the Episcopal Church.

(1785, 1789).

Min Bid $100

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101. Samuel Francis Smith Original Handwritten “America”. Boston-born Baptist minister and academic (1808–1895) best known as the lyricist

of ‘America’ (‘My Country, ’Tis of Thee’), written while he was a student at Andover

Theological Seminary. Autograph lyrics, signed “S. F. Smith,” One page folio 6”x

12”,mounted in larger shadow box frame. Frame Size - 27’’ x 30.5’’, no date. Smith

pens all four stanzas of his famous hymn, “America.” In part: “My country, ’tis of thee,

/ Sweet land of liberty, / Of thee I sing; / Land where my fathers died, / Land of the

pilgrims’ pride, / From every mountainside, / Let freedom ring.” is missing small bottom

portion in the last stanza and sentence the word “Great”, otherwise fi ne condition. A

particularly nice example of the patriotic song in its entirety.

Min Bid $400

102. Rare Stephen Crane. A Rare Signed Work of Stephen Crane, On His Short Story,

The Wise Men Stephen Crane was one of America’s great realistic writers, and his works have been

credited with marking the beginning of modern American Naturalism. His Civil War novel The Red

Badge of Courage (1895) is a classic of American literature that virtually every schoolchild reads.

Tragically, Crane died young at the age of 29, and his autograph is extremely uncommon. In 1898,

a limited edition, hard copy book, entitled “The Lanthorn Book,” was published for members of the

Lanthorn Club in New York. It contained stories from contemporary authors, among them Crane,

who contributed his work, “The Wise Men.” Only 125 copies were printed, and of those a handful

survive. Crane signed them. Book signed, being an original copy of “The Lanthorn Book,” number

52 of 125, internally in wonderful condition, original covers present but loose.

Min Bid $500

103. Margaret Mitchell. Margaret Mitchell Typed Letter Twice Signed. One page, 7” x 10.75”,

Atlanta, Georgia; August 8, 1939. Writing to a Mrs. Whitfi eld, the American author expresses her

concerns about potential copyright infringement: “As to the character dolls of ‘Scarlett’ which you would

like to make, I believe it would be a good idea for you to write the motion picture people about this ....

they might consider that the dolls you propose to make would trespass on their rights.” Signed “Margaret

Mitchell Marsh”, adding a second signature beneath, “Mrs. John R. Marsh”. With a lengthy holograph

post script: “Last year I had a charming letter from a Jackson girl, Marina Whitfi eld Alexander. If she is a

relative of yours, please give her my regards.” Flattened folds and just a touch of toning.

Min Bid $200

100. Charles Dickens ALS & Original Photo. Charles

Dickens hand written and signed letter with original period CDV photo

of Dickens. This handwritten and signed letter with Dickens’ distinctive

signature features his usual elaborate paraph. It is marked private on top.

Labeled Wednesday night it is believed this letter is from Dickens when

he was the editor of the Daily News a paper her started in about 1845.

The letter is a little cryptic but does refer to a letter and situation with

a Mr. Danson and Thomas Hodgskin one of his writers who he recruited

for his newly formed Newspaper. This letter might relate to a specifi c

situation where Hodgskin felt undermined by his editor Dickens, when

he passed over for a leader column by another editor a John Towne

Danson the fi nancial editor, based on this and other clashes, Dickens did

give up his role as editor shortly thereafter.

Min Bid $400

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105. Gertrud Stein and Alice B. Toklas Signed

book with scarce pairing of

signatures, in black fountain

pen, on the fi rst page of a

copy of Stein’s 1934 Portraits

and Prayers (second printing).

Inscribed by Stein, “For Jo

Ballantine.”. Although book

is in fair condition it is quite

uncommon to have both

signatures in the same book.

Min Bid $200

106. Gertrude Stein. Three Lives. New York: The Modern Library, [1933). Modern Library

edition, later printing. Inscribed by Stein on the title page and dated in the year following publication.

Sixteen mo. 279 pages. Publisher’s fl exible brick cloth with gilt titles. Original pictorial dust jacket.

Some rubbing to board edges. Jacket is signifi cantly edgeworn and rubbed, with miscellaneous pencil

notations on front fl ap. Large dampstain to bottom edge of preliminary pages and textblock: visible on

title page, but not affecting inscription. Overall, a very good copy in a good dust jacket.

Min Bid $100

107. Ernie Pyle. Amazing letter written to W. Colston Lee from the Lecture bureau. Pyle is a

Pulitzer Prize–winning American journalist (1900–1945), best known for his wartime columns about

ordinary GIs, who was killed in combat during the war. Letter dated June 6, 1943..Dear Mr. Leigh,Your

letter of May 14 has just arrived. Yes I am familiar with your organization. If I remember correctly you

cabled or wrote me when I was in London a couple of years ago. I appreciate your writing----but I still

haven’t learned to speak in public. And probably unfortunately, have no ambition to. I simply have no

talents along that line, have horrible fear of it, and never the time to do it even if I where inclined. It is

possible I might try a radio talk, or two when I get home, but beyond that nothing. Also it will probably

be many months, possibly even years, before I get home again. I spoke of your letter to Red Mueller, and

he said he was planning on fi lling a date with you during January and February, I believe. Thanks again so

much for writing me ---I do appreciate your asking me—but it’s useless for me to try to do something for

which I have no qualifi cations. Most sincerely, Ernie Pyle”. Min Bid $150

108. Carl Sandburg. Fantastic Excerpt possibly from one of Sandburg’s books on

Lincoln signed by Sandburg in fountain pen. It refers to Lincoln, and his reverence to the

Declaration of Independence and “That All Men Are Created Equal”. Great Content!

Min Bid $100

104. Mark Twain. The writings of Mark Twain

Following the Equator a Journey

Around The World.1899

Hartford edition.; With Mark

Twain autograph on 3”x4” tipped

in sheet. The book has on the

inside cover James B. Pond’s book

plate who was actually Twains

Manager and who encouraged

him on the very trip which

helped him write. This book has

a signature of Mark Twain added

inside and Pond wrote a letter

on the inside blank page about

Twain. The letter reads: that Sir

Robert Ball the astronomer told me while guest at the observatory

in Cambridge England in July of 1901 That Mark Twain had written

the best description of the British empire in the English language It

is part of this volume , J. B. Pond. Covers are detached and missing

the leather on the spine but otherwise a tight copy which can be

rebound.

Min Bid $100

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109. Margret Rey Signed Curious George. (1906-1996), Curious

George, Boston: Houghton Miffl in Company, forty-fi rst printing, Signed by Rey and

dated 1991 on leaf opposite title, cloth, 4to, (lacking dust jacket). Classic in children’s

literature. Min Bid $100

110. J. M. Barrie. Nice

vintage fountain

pen signature signed

“Yours Truly, J. M.

Barrie” on light

yellow album page.

Sir James Matthew

Barrie, 1st Baronet,

was a Scottish author

and dramatist, best

remembered today as

the creator of Peter

Pan.

Min Bid $100

112. Ray Bradbury. Three books, two

hardcover and one softcover, and one pamphlet. three

signed on an opening page or front cover, all inscribed,

and one bearing a felt tip signature on an off-white

card affi xed to the half-title page. Titles are: Fahrenheit

451, Now and Forever, We’ll Always Have Paris, and

a Reader’s Guide to Fahrenheit 451. In overall fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $100

111. Jack London. American

author,

journalist,

and social

activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of

commercial magazine fi ction and was one of the fi rst fi ction

writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from

his fi ction alone. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, fi lled out and signed

by London, payable to Smith Bros for $77.37, stamp-dated

March 14,1907. A great example no cancelation holes through

signature like most of his checks, nice clean dark signature, fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $100

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115. J.K. Rowling. Signed

book: The Casual

Vacancy. Later printing.

London: Little Brown,

2012. Hardcover with

dust jacket, 6.25 x

9.5,503 pages. Signed

on the title page in blue

ink. In very fi ne.

Min Bid $100

114. Zane Grey. INSCRIBED. Forlom River.

New York: Harpers, 1917. First

edition. Inscribed by the author

to the cinematographer Gus

M. Bagnard,

of Zane

Grey Inc., at

Christmas

1927.

Bagnard’s

business

card is laid

in. Octavo.

Publisher’s binding in original dust jacket. Light toning.

Edgewear. Jacket lightly edgewom. Small scab at front

panel. Closed tear at rear panel. Very good condition overall.

Intresting book and association. Min Bid $100

113. Truman Capote. In Cold Blood. New York:

Random House, (1965).

8vo, publisher’s maroon

cloth lettered in gilt, dust

jacket. First edition, eleventh

printing. Signed by Capote on

the half-title. Very minor wear

to jacket; otherwise fi ne.

Min Bid $100

116. FDC Signed by 4 Writers. A

FDC honoring Jack London Signed by Alex

Haley, Edward Albee, John Toland and Leon Uris.

Interesting signed cover.

Min Bid $100

117. James Michener. Signed book:

The Covenant. First trade

edition, later printing. NY:

Random House, 1980.

Hardcover with dust jacket,

6.5 x 9.5. Signed on the

second free end page in

black ink. In fi ne condition,

with some light wear and

creasing to dust jacket and

pencil remnants to top of

signed page.

Min Bid $100

118. Jean Cocteau. An untranslated ANS in ink signed

and dated below 1955.Jean Maurice Eugène Clément Cocteau

was a French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, playwright,

artist and fi lmmaker. Cocteau is best known for his novel Les

Enfants Terribles (1929), and the fi lms Blood of a Poet (1930),

Les Parents Terribles (1948), Beauty and the Beast (1946) and

Orpheus (1949). Min Bid $200

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119. Marc Chagall. Original

brush and black ink drawing attributed

to Marc Chagall (1887-1985), signed,

inscribed, and dated 1950. Executed on

the title page of “Chagall ou L’Orage

Enchante,” by Raissa Maritain. Published

by Editions des Trois Conines, 1948.9

3/4 x 7 1/2 inches. Some wear to

jacket (which appears to be an original

lithograph by Chagall). Provenance:

Part of a large private book collection

assembled over the past 40 years by the

present owner’s parents, now deceased.

Min Bid $400

120. Andy Warhol. A card

with an image of Queen Elizabeth

postcard size which was part of

a “Reigning Queens” exhibition

which reads Reigning Queens 1985

and is signed by Andy Warhol.

Min Bid $200

121. Engravings and Photo Collection. A wonderful grouping of over 100

fi ne Engravings and original and photo reproductions

of famous individuals touching on many topics,

history, art,literature, Statesman, and more. Perfect

collection to use for framing or placing with related

autographs and documents.

Min Bid $100

Original Art By Chagall

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122. Auguste Rodin. A wonderful handwritten letter, in French, on

French sculptor Auguste Rodin’s personal stationery. The letter is dated June

20, 1911. Rodin writes in part: “ ... Your dear friendship is precious to her Grace

the duch*ess and myself. think that we have some visits for tomorrow, but if you

can invite us in a few days, we will be happy to be with you ... Auguste Rodin.”

The year that this letter was written was an important one for Rodin as it was

then that the Rodin Museum In Paris was founded. Lovely presentation in cream

moire hand wrapped silk and framed in pewter with an archival photograph of

the artist. A full museum conservation framing has been employed to preserve

and protect this piece. Rodin, Auguste (1840 - 1917) French sculptor, often

considered the greatest of his day. Through his work he freed sculpture from the

idealizing conventions of the time by his realistic treatment of the human fi gure,

introducing a new boldness of style and expression. Examples are “Le Penseurffhe

Thinker” 1880, “Le Baiserffhe Kiss “1886 (marble version in the Louvre, Paris),

and “Les Bourgeois de Calaisffhe Burghers of Calais” 1884-1886 (copy in

Embankment Gardens, Westminster, London).

Min Bid $200

123. Bernard Buffet. Two signed

postcards by Buffet on

the bottom margins.

Bernard Buffet (10

July 1928 – 4 October

1999) was a French

painter of Expressionism

and a member of the

anti-abstract art group

“L’homme Témoin” (the

Witness-Man).

Min Bid $100

124. Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Dali, Signed Copy. Text by Max Gerard. New York: Abrams, [1974]. Softcover, with printed publisher’s covers, in-scribed by Dali with a wide black magic marker on the front cover and across the inside cover and adjacent end leaf, both inscrip-tions dated 1975, with doodles, incorporating a feminine facial silhouette on the inscription inside the front board; the book with color and black and white illustrations throughout,

Sized 11 3/4 x 81/2 in.

Min Bid $300

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128. Maurice Sendak. Tony

Kushner. SIGNED.

Brundibar. [N.p.:

Michael di Capua

Books, 2003]. First

edition. Signed by

both the author and

illustrator. Brown cloth

over boards. Lightly

rubbed with bumped

corners. Dust jacket.

Near fi ne.

Min Bid $100

127. John Ryan Original Drawing. Original 8”x10 Ink sketch

done by Ryan of his

popular character Captain

Pugwash,signed” John

Ryan 2001”. John Gerald

Christopher Ryan (4 March

1921 – 22 July 2009) was a

British animator and cartoonist,

best known for his character

Captain Pugwash.

Min Bid $100

126. Charles Addams. American cartoonist (1912–

1988) best known for his clever,

macabre sense of humor. His

most famous creation was the

Addams Family, which spawned

a classic television show and a

series of successful fi lms. Original

4”x 8”ink sketch of Wednesday

Addams inscribed to a Father

Riley.

Min Bid $100

129. Robert Crumb. born August 30, 1943),

known as Robert Crumb

and R. Crumb, is an

American cartoonist and

musician. His work displays

a nostalgia for American

folk culture of the late 19th

and early 20th centuries,

and satire of contemporary

American culture. His work

has attracted controversy,

especially for his depiction

of women and non-white

races. 6.2SX7 piece of yellow thick card signed; “R. Crumb,”

adding a sketch of a mans face. Some light stains around the

sketch, otherwise nice.

Min Bid $100

130. Richard Avedon. Highly acclaimed American fashion and portrait

photographer (1923-2004). Signed book: An

Autobiography. First edition, later printing. NY:

Random House. Hardcover with dust jacket, 11.25

x 14 25, 1993 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

fi rst free end page, “For Bruce, with best wishes, R.

Avedon 1993: In fi ne condition.

Min Bid $100

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131. Eduardo Baldus “Vues de Paris” 1850-60 Albumen photographs. Edouard Baldus (June 5,

1813, Grünebach, Prussia – 1889, Paris) was

a French landscape, architectural and railway

photographer who exceeled in panorama’s

and landmark photography. By 1855, Baldus

had established a reputation as the leading

architectural photographer in France, and

his pictures drew much public attention

and critical notice at the 1855 Exposition

Universelle in Paris. This Large album “Vues

de Paris en Photographie”, ca.1860 has 60

albumen prints by Baldus. All on original

mounts and with Baldus’ signature stamp at

bottom right below each image, mounted on

guards at left edge, contemporary embossed

cloth, upper cover gilt-lettered as above.

Oblong folio: 32.3 x 41.7 cm. (12 3/4 x 16

3/8in.). Prints: various sizes from 20.3 x 22

cm. (8 x 8 3/4 in.) to 21 x 26.8 cm. (8 1/4 x

10 1/4in.) or the reverse. The views include

panoramas of the city, a view of the Seine,

the Arc de Triomphe, Palais de L’Industrie,

Place de la Concorde, Vendome

Column, Tuileries Palace, Arch of

the Carrousel, the Louvre, Tour

St. Jacques, Hotel de Ville, Notre

Dame Cathedral and other churches,

the Bourse, Portes St. Denis and

St. Martin, the Palais de Justice

(with printed title), the Pantheon,

and the chateaux of Versailles and

Fontainebleau. (A full list is available

on request). (60).

Min Bid $1000

Magnifi cent Album of 1850-60 Paris Images Done By One of France’s Great Photographers

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132. Frank Lloyd Wright. Exceptional Wright-designed

business check for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 8 x 3.25,

fi lled out in type and signed by Wright, “Frank Lloyd Wright,”

payable to Wil-Kil (Pest Control)for $120.00February 24, 1954. In

fi ne condition, with expected cancellation holes and bank stamps

(touching the beginning of the signature. and slight show-through

to upper border from tape to reverse.

Min Bid $100

134. Orville Wright (World Record). A booklet of documents,

stapled at top, regarding a ‘Request for hom*ologation of World Record’; this was a

submission of documentation, along with witnesses, correspondence, and responses,

in order to procure a World Record standing, specifi cally regarding an altitude with

a useful load of 1,000 kilograms on a fl ight by a Lieutenant Rutledge Irvine on April

17th, 1923. Documentation includes a signed typed letter

(TLS) from Orville Wright, who was an observer of the

record fl ight. Documentation submitted on behalf of Irvine

by the National Aeronautic Association of the U.S. to the

French Aeronautique Internationale, or F.A.I., the world

governing body on fl ight records. Dozen or so documents

and letters range in size from letter (8”X1 0”) to legal sized

(8”x13”), with booklet itself measuring 9”x13”. Booklet has

some wear and tear, but letters inside in decent shape, and

the Wright letter is superb. Fascinating historical collection

of original documents regarding an early fl ight World

Record. Min Bid $300

135. Orville Wright Pilots License. Important and Rare for Military Balloon(Dirigable) Pilot

and Aviation Pioneer who became a Major General in The Air Force. In 1924, he was the pilot of the fi rst

airship to launch and pick up an airplane while in fl ight, at Wilbur Wright Field. Air Force Major General

Edmund W. Hill (April 26, 1896[1] – May 1, 1973)was an American aviation pioneer who served in the

military in both world wars Born in New London, Connecticut, Hill attended Massachusetts Institute of

Technology, then was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army’s infantry on August

9, 1917, and promoted to fi rst lieutenant on the same day.After serving in France during World War I, he

was transferred to the Air Service on February 25, 1922.

He was a free and captive balloon pilot, fl ew dirigible airships and was an

airplane pilot. In 1924, he was the pilot of the fi rst airship to launch and

pick up an airplane while in fl ight, at Wilbur Wright Field. His 1928 balloon license (number 25; FAI number 930)

was one of very few signed by Orville Wright, in his capacity as Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association’s

Contest Committee. He was commander of Bolling Field in Washington DC from 1939-1941, then of U.S. Air

Forces in Northern Ireland, and the Eighth Air Force Composite Command during World War II. He was in charge

of air operations at the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences. In 1944, he was U.S. Army Air Force commanding offi cer in

charge of Post Hostilities planning for Europe. The same year, he became head of the Air Section of the United States

mission to Moscow, then served as commanding general, U.S. Air Force in the U.S.S.R. from December 1944 until May 1945.United States of

America “annual sporting license,” number 25, issued to Edmund W. Hill by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale for the year of 1928, two

pages, measuring 4.75 x 4 open, signed at the bottom of the left side by Wright. License is fi lled out in type, authorizing Hill for “Type of Aircraft:

Spherical Balloon,” and bears an affi xed 1.5 x 1.75 portrait of Hill wearing a aviation jacket with his fl ying wings attached. In fi ne condition, with

an embossed seal over a portion of signature. Min Bid $300

133. Yosuf Karsh Signed. Signed book: Portraits of

Greatness. First edition. Toronto: University of Toronto Press,

1962. Hardcover with dustjacket, 9.75 x 12.25, 202 pages. Signed

and inscribed on the fi rst free end page, “Inscribed for, J. Douglas

Wood,With all good wishes, Yousuf Karsh 1962.” Mild toning

to signed page and scattered wear to dustjacket, otherwise fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $100

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136. Orville Wright Check for Father’s Funeral. Orville’s Father died on April 3, 1917 and was a major infl uence

on both Wilbur and Orville. The funeral parlor who handled the

services was O.P.Boyers and sons. We believe based on the date

and who it is to that it was for the funeral of Writes Father, Milton

Wright. Winters National Bank check, 8.25 x 3, fi lled out in another

hand and signed by Wright, “Orville Wright,” payable to O.P. Boyers

and Sons for $891.25, May 23, 1917. In Fine condition.

Min Bid $200

137. Wright Ex ‘Vin Fiz’ Fabric Series Military 1911. SMITHSONIAN AVIATION

RELIC PRINT WRIGHT EX ‘VIN

FIZ’ FABRIC SERIES MILITARY

1911. Here you have a piece of

American Aviation history. During

renovation of the National Air and

Space Museum original fabric from

several of the aircraft were removed

to create a beautiful relic series

dedicated to these aircraft. Also with

documentation from the Smithsonian

Institution National Air and Space

Museum. very good condition.

Min Bid $100

138. Lorin Wright Signed Check. LORIN WRIGHT. Partly Printed Check fi lled out

and signed:8½x3. Dayton, Ohio, July 12, 1912. Drawn on The Winters National Bank, payable

to Lorin Wright for $19.55. he signed the check The Wright Brothers. Lorin Wright(1862-1939)

helped sister Katharine manage the Wright Cycle Company while their

brothers were in Kitty Hawk and helped his brothers in their aviation

adventures form the start . Min Bid $100

139. Signed Certifi cate for Heroism Rescue for the Akron search and Air Ship AJ3, ( By Lindbergh, Rickenbacker, Hawks ...). LORIN

WRIGHT. Partly Printed Check fi lled out and

signed:8½x3. Dayton, Ohio, July 12, 1912.

Drawn on The Winters National Bank, payable

to Lorin Wright for $19.55. he signed the check

The Wright Brothers. Lorin Wright(1862-1939)

helped sister Katharine manage the Wright Cycle

Company while their brothers were in Kitty

Hawk and helped his brothers in their aviation

adventures form the start .

Min Bid $300

Worst Airship Disaster in Aviation History

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140. James Doolittle Washington Bicentenial. Typed Letter, signed (“J.H.

Doolittle”), and original fl ight cover to Lowell Thomas (American writer, broadcaster, and

traveler), commemorating and explaining his fl ight in honor of the Bicentennial of the birth

of George Washington, and in honor of the 157th Anniversary of the founding of the postal

service. Cover is signed by Thomas as well. Dropped from plane “En Route”; envelope

postmarked “Boston, Mass.”: July 25, 1932. One page, on letterhead of “George Washington

Bicentennial Airplane Flight”. Honoring George Washington and the U.S. Postal Service.

Fine, with commemorative envelope. Doolittle, the aviator who won the Congressional

Medal of Honor for leading the bombing raids over Tokyo in World War II, writes: “I am

making a fl ight over as many of the routes traveled by George Washington as is possible

in a single day from dawn to dusk. I am informed that the average speed made by George

Washington may be considered to be about twenty miles a day. The advance since then

can best be indicated by the fact that it is hoped to cover in each hour the distance it took

Washington nine days to travel. “So that you will have a record of this fl ight, I am dropping

several of these letters as I pass over certain cities, and hope that they will all bear the

postmark of the same date …” Very attractive souvenir of this celebration.

141. Apollo 11. Program cover from

the 20th anniversary

celebration in Los

Angeles of the Apollo

11 mission, 6.5 x 7.5,

signed in black ballpoint

by Neil Armstrong

and Michael Collins

and in black felt tip by

Buzz Aldrin. Matted

and framed with a

crew portrait from the

program to an overall

size of 10.5 x 20. In fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $500

142. Apollo 11. Ink and ballpoint signatures of Neil Armstrong, Buzz

Aldrin, and Michael Collins on individual off-white cards or sheets. All three

signatures are double-matted and framed with a color 29.5 x 14.5 print of an

Alan Bean artwork, signed in gold ink, “Alan Bean, Apollo 12,” to an overall

size of 34 x 22.75. In fi ne condition. Oversized.

Min Bid $500

Min Bid $100

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144. Astronauts Library: Six Signed Leather-Bound Easton Press Limited Edition Books, Matching Serial Numbers. Astronauts Library: Six Signed Leather-Bound Easton Press

Limited Edition Books, Matching Serial Numbers (2989/3000). A beautiful

set of matching books in the deluxe Easton Press style with premium blue

leather covers accented in 22K gold, silk moiré endpapers, raised bands on the

spines, satin ribbon page markers, gilt page edges, acid-free paper, and sewn

bindings. Released in 1997, all are limited to 3000 copies of which these are

each numbered 186. Overall dimensions of each is 6.25” x 9.25”. Each book is

hand-signed by the astronaut author, as follows:

• Countdown. An Autobiography. Frank Borman.

• Lost Moon. The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13. James Lovell.

• Men From Earth. Buzz Aldrin.

• Moon Shot. The Inside Story of America’s Race to the Moon. Alan

Shepard.

• Schirra’s Space. Wally Schirra.

• We Seven. By the Astronauts Themselves. Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, and John Glenn.

• All books are in excellent, unread condition.

• Included with this lot are all eight of the original Certifi cates of Authenticity from the publisher

Min Bid $200

145. Mercury 7. Majestic color

glossy 20 x 16 photo

of the Earth, signed

in black felt tip

by Alan Shepard,

Deke Slayton, Scott

Carpenter, John

Glenn, Gordon

Cooper, and Wally

Schirra, and signed

in blue ballpoint

by Betty Grissom.

Photo is affi xed to

an identical size piece of foamcore. In fi ne condition, with

Grissom’s signature very light, but still mostly legible.

Min Bid $200

146. Apollo 11. Limited edition commemorative

sword, 027512000made by Wilkinson Sword of London,

A presentation sword issued for the 1969 moon landing

circa 1969 . Stainless steel blade measures 30” long and is

engraved with depictions of the Saturn rocket launch, the

Apollo XI lunar (LM) and command (CM) modules above the

Moon’s surface, and the American fl ag and is engraved on a

fl oating ribbon “Apollo 11 Moon Landing 20-7-1969’¬Engraved

at the bottom near the tang “By Appointment To Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers,” the logo of •Wilkinson

Sword London: and “Made in England.” Overall length measures

36” long, with an 18 carat gold-plated crossguard and pommel,

and a polished walnut grip. Sword is accompanied by its 39 x

6.75 mahogany plaque, with a gold-plated presentation plate

reading, “Sword by / Wilkinson Sword of London / to Honour

the Achievement / of the U.S.A. Moon Landing / 1969: and

also bearing an image of the Apollo 11 lunar module. In fi ne

condition, with some wear and tamishing to presentation plate. An interesting

and seldom-seen souvenir. Min Bid $200

143. Neil Armstrong. Collection of correspondence

from Neil Armstrong and his

wife, in the form of Christmas

cards, all to the same

recipient, as well as assorted

unsigned items relating to

Apollo 11. Included are fi ve

Christmas cards signed by

Neil Armstrong, which are

signed as follows: (1990)

“Neil Armstrong”; (1996)

“Carol & Neil Armstrong: adding “Hope you have a great 97: on the

adjacent side; (1999) “Carol & Neil Armstrong”; (2002) “Carol & Neil

Armstrong: adding •We hope to pop in on you one of these days!” and (2003) ‘Carol & Neil Armstrong.” Each of the cards are accompanied by

their original mailing envelopes, each addressed in Armstrong’s hand. Also included are two Christmas cards signed by Armstrong’s wife, one from

1973; two Christmas cards bearing embossed signatures from the 1980’s; a printed invitation to a reception honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts on

July 15, 1969; an invitation to the Apollo 11 launch; several booklets and programs regarding Apollo 11; an invitation and two reserved passes to

Neil Armstrong’s 1969 homecoming; and an unsigned candid color sat fi nish 1- x 8 photo. Min Bid $500

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147. Harrison Schmitt. Color 8 x 10 offi cial photo of

Schmitt posing in his white spacesuit, uninscribed and signed

in black felt tip Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17”. In very fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $100

148. Astronaut Check Collection. A Collection of 6

signed and handwritten checks by astronauts. Donn Eisele (Apollo 7)

Walter Schirra (Apollo 7) Charles Conrad (Apollo 12) Donald Slayton

(Apollo–Soyuz) James Irwin (Apollo 15) Buzz Aldrin (Apollo

11). All in fi ne Condition.

Min Bid $100

149. Russian Cosmonauts. 1966

Russian language magazine (translated title

“Soviet Warrior”. signed on the cover by all

eleven Original astronauts (names attached).

Rare and fascinating item from the Soviet era.

Originally sold in a Regency Superior space

auction. Min Bid $200

150. 1986 STS-51L CHRISTA MCAULIFFE & BARBARA MORGAN SIGNED DISPLAY. Signed on 2 separate covers and together on one 8”x10” color

lithograph professionally matted and framed

in blue, gold and grey (overall dimensions

about 17½”x30”) with gold on blue engraved

annotation. Museum quality presentation

of “Teacher in Space” (both McAuliffe

& Morgan participated, Morgan fl ew on

STS-118) is rare and worthy of inclusion

in fi nest of exhibits on space, women or

education. Originally sold in Superior June

1994 auction for $5,750, item has to have

appreciated. Very fi ne. Min Bid $400 EST: $2200 and up

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151. Thomas Edison Oversized SP. Distinguished vintage matte-fi nish

12”x16” signed photo,signed in the mat

under his portrait with his umbrella

signature in black ink “ Thos A. Edison.” In

fi ne condition. Fine photo of this American

inventor and businessman.

Min Bid $200

152. Thomas Edison. An

interesting signed Edison item. This

a piece of Graphing paper 5.25”x6”

which has a set of Edison First Light

Golden Jubilee stamps which where

issued in 1929 a couple years before

his passing. There is a large fountain

pen signature of signed beneath the

adhered stamps “Thomas A Edison”.

The stamps include uncancelled coil

stamps as well as 2 blocks of 4.

Min Bid $100

153. Guglielmo Marconi. Early signed photo of Nobel Prize–

winning, Italian-born engineer

(1874–1937) whose development

of “wireless telegraphy,” better

known to the world at large as radio.

Outstanding vintage signed fountain

pen Framed in beautifully frame and

matting.

Min Bid $200

154. Henry Ford. Nice vintage fountain

pen signature signed “Henry Ford”. Ford was an

American industrialist, the founder of the Ford

Motor Company, and sponsor of the development

of the assembly line technique of mass production.

Although Ford did not invent the automobile or

the assembly line,he developed and manufactured

the fi rst automobile that many middle class

Americans could afford. Min Bid $200

156. William Astor. American-British

fi nancier and journalist served as New York

state assemblyman and senator before moving

to England and acquiring control of numerous

newspapers and magazines. Rare ALS, signed

“Wm. Astor,” one page both sides, 4 x 6.25,

November 27, 1863. In part: “Since I saw

you the other evening a person to whom

I applied last summer to fi nd a pointer for

me has written me to the effect that he has

succeeded in fi nding one…I hope therefore

that you will not for the present at least take

any steps towards procuring one from England.” In fi ne condition, with slight edge toning,

some creasing, some separation along fold, and a vertical crease affecting one letter of the

signature. Min Bid $100

155. Hiram S. Maxim (1840–1916)

A uncommon oversized vintage photo of

Maxim dated and signed in 1906, signed in

black ink. Inventor of the fi rst portable fully-

automatic machine gun the Maxim Gun and

held patents on mechanical devices such as

the mousetrap, hair curling iron and steam

pump, dated 1906. Min Bid $100

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157. John Rockefeller. Vintage 7x9 matte fi nish sepia

tone half-length portrait affi xed along the top edge to an 8x10

presentation folder, signed in black ink to the bottom border.

Very fi ne condition.

Min Bid $300

158. Andrew Carnegie Signed Stock. KEOKUK AND HAMILTON BRIDGE COMPANY PROXY

CARD FOR SHAREHOLDERS MEETING, SIGNED BY

ANDREW CARNEGIE AND OTHERS (STOCKHOLDER

COMMITTEE), DATED MAY 7, 1919. Andrew Carnegie (1835

- 1919) Scottish-American industrialist who led the enormous

expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th

Century. He was also one of the highest profi le philanthropists

of his era; his 1889 article proclaiming “The Gospel of Wealth”

called on the rich to use their wealth to improve society, and

stimulated a wave of philanthropy. Printed document completed

in manuscript, power of Attorney appointment to J.H. Cole

Attorney for the shareholders of the Keokuk and Hamilton

Bridge co. signed Andrew Carnegie and dated 7, May 1919.

Min Bid $200

159. Samuel Cunard. Canadian-born British shipping

magnate (1787-1865) who founded the pioneering steamship

line that still bears his name. Scarce ink signature, "Kind regards

to your aunt. Yours affectionately, S. Cunard: on an off-white

slip, clipped from the closing of a letter, with "Cunard Line of

Packets: written at the bottom in a collector's hand. Double-

suede-matted and framed with a large portrait of the QE2

leaving Papeete, Tahiti, to an overall size of 24.75 x 21. In fi ne

condition, with a few small brushes and spots of light soiling.

Oversized.

Min Bid $100

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125. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. Hank Porter (1900 ? -1951) joined the Disney studio in 1935. He was assigned to the Disney Publicity studio and was responsible for producing a wealth of materials: art for the monthly Disney feature for Good Housekeeping Magazine (taking over from Tom Wood, after his passing in 1940), ad pieces, theatre posters, covers for the earlier issues of Dell’s Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories, magazine covers for various publishers that ran Disney articles, including the long-running Mickey Mouse Magazine (he did interior work for this title, as well), and design art for toy makers. Porter assembled Disney’s group of illustrators created the many squadron patch designs for the various WWII U. S. military units that requested them, with Porter himself proving to be the most prolifi c. Hank Porter was also

the artist selected to create the art for the Sunday funnies pages that introduced Snow White and Pinocchio, just before each fi lm’s offi cial release. Think about that for a moment, as that would mean that Porter’s interpretations were the fi rst real view that the world ever had of Disney’s fi rst two full-length animated features. Porter didn’t design the characters, but he captured the studio’s versions of the characters precisely, including the scenery designs of the great Gustav Tenggren. Hank Porter, the great workhorse for Disney’s Publicity Studio, retired in 1950. He passed away in 1951.

Disney Publicity artist Hank Porter’s comic strip adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs debuted in late 1937 and continued into 1938, completing the movie’s tale. The fi ve unsigned penciled Porter pieces that we are offering here are tightly executed layouts, done in standard pencil as separate tiers (three tiers made up a weekly installment). These would have been transferred to the fi nished art page which then received ink to make it camera ready. All fi ve of these represent one tier from fi ve different weekly installments, beginning with the eighth installment where Snow fi rst met the dwarfs (when the seven little men are fi rst seen in silhouette). Each is drawn on a 31” x 7-1/4” sheet of lightweight illustration paper that has been archival mounted into a thick protective matte.

Installments: #8 - bottom tier (1/2” vertical tear in blank fi rst panel - 1st view of the cottage and the dwarfs marching in a silhouetted line over a fallen log bridge); #12 center tier (vertical center crease, and age spots and chipping on far right edge - dwarfs argue whether Snow should stay with them or not); #13 top tier (release date March 6, 1938 - refl attened vertical centerfold - argument continues from the previous week); #14 center tier (refl attened vertical centerfold - the Old Woman with the apple! - the dwarfs dive into Snow’s prepared dinner); and #15 bottom tier (dwarfs let Snow have their bedroom, then they go to sleep in the kitchen).

Min Bid $400

ORIGINAL 1937 SNOW WHITE & SEVEN DWARFS COMIC ARTWORK

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160. P. T Barnum. Nice fountain Pen signature closing

on a paper excised form a letter dated March 29, 1888,

accompanied with a rare early pamphlet. STRATTON.

Sketch of the Life, Personal Appearance, Character and

Manners of Charles S. Stratton, the Man in Miniature,

known as General Tom Thumb, twenty-eight inches high,

and weighing only fi fteen pounds. With some account of

remarkable dwarfs, giants, and other human phenomena,

of ancient and modern times. Also, General Tom Thumb’s

Songs. New-York: Van Norden & Amerman, Printers, No.

60 William-street. 1847. 12mo, pp. 24. Anything form the

1840's is quite rare.

Min Bid $100

161. FRANCIS CRICK. His book, What

Mad Pursuit (London: Weidenfeld and Nicolson,

1988),182pp. 8vo. bound in black cloth with

original dust jacket. Signed by Crick on the full

title page. Fine condition.

Min Bid $100

162. Francis Crick and James D. Watson. Along with Maurice

Wilkins, Francis Crick and

James D. Watson shared

the 1962 Nobel Prize in

Medicine for discovering the

function and structure of

DNA, providing enormous

impetus for research in the

emerging fi elds of molecular

genetics and biochemistry.

Signed book: James Watson

& Francis Crick Decoding

The secrets of DNA First edition 1995 signed by

both. Great hardcover book by these two Nobel

prize winners. Each signed in ball point pen James

Watson in blue ink and Francis Crick in black. Fine

condition.

Min Bid $100

163. James C. Fargo, James f Fargo & William H. Seward Jr, Signed American Express. James C.

Fargo (1829-1915), Express Executive, Brother

of William G. In 1866 became Superintendent

of the American Express and in 1881 became

President. James F. Fargo (born 1857), Express

Executive. In 1883 joined American Express,

later Treasurer and Vice President. William

H. Seward, Jr. Son of William H. Seward (of

Seward�s Folly Fame), Secretary of American

Express for many years. 1897 American Express

Stock neatly hole and stamp cancelled. Great

signatures of James C. Fargo and Seward. James

F. Signature hole cancelled. Excellent Condition.

Min Bid $100

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164. 1853 $1 Banking House of Baldwin & Dodge, Council Bluffs, Iowa VF Condition. The banking and land agency was formed

by John T. Baldwin and G.M. Dodge in Jan. 1856. Within a

few years their brothers ended up assuming and running the

business. These notes circulated when small bills and silver

had all but disappeared from the area in the late 1850s.

The situation was relieved when the State Bank of Iowa

came into existence in 1859. This attractive remainder has a

reddish-brown netting design and several attractive vignettes

including one of a train. Min Bid $100

165. Katharine Hepburn. Katharine Hepburn (May 12, 1907

– June 29, 2003) Known for her

headstrong independence and spirited

personality, Hepburn was a leading

lady in Hollywood for more than

60 years. She appeared in a range

of genres, from screwball comedy

to literary drama, and received four

Academy Awards for Best Actress—a

record for any performer. In 1999,

Hepburn was named by the American

Film Institute as the greatest female

star in Hollywood history. Signed

letter on her personal stationary dated

1995. Min Bid $100

166. Elvis Presley. Rare early Elvis Presley blue ink

autograph with original unpublished polaroid photo of Elvis from

May 1958, when signature was obtained. The signature is framed

with two vintage printed photos of Elvis form the mid to late

50's. Framed in black linen with gold frame, size 33" x 17.5".Fine

condition. Min Bid $200

167. Andrews Sisters. Vintage glossy 5 x 7vintage group

photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “ Sincerely, Andrews

Sisters,” and signed by Patty, Maxene, and LaVerne. In fi ne condition.

Min Bid $100

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168. Frank Sinatra. A vintage ink signature of Frank Sinatra on a page from an

American Federation of Television and Radio Artist agreement stating the revenues which

would be paid to his agent. The document does have some condition issues which include

some water staining and the signature is slightly light in portions. But still quite legible and

a nice early signature of Sinatra in blue.7"x8".

Min Bid $100

169. Miriam Makeba Signed Program. Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 9 November 2008), nicknamed Mama Africa, was

a Grammy Award-winning South African singer and civil rights activist. In the 1960s, she was the fi rst artist from Africa to popularize African

music around the world. She is best known for the song "Pata Pata", fi rst recorded in 1957 and released in the U.S. in 1967. She recorded and

toured with many popular artists, such as Harry Belafonte, Paul Simon, and her former husband Hugh Masekela. Program signed All N love

Miriam Makeba, the program is a beautiful vintage piece with many photos of Makeba

dating to the 1970's. A nice nold Ball point pen signature on the cover uninscribed.

Makeba campaigned against the South African system of apartheid. The South African

government responded by revoking her passport in 1960 and her citizenship and right

of return in 1963. As the apartheid system crumbled she returned home for the fi rst

time in 1990. Makeba died of a heart attack on 9 November 2008 after performing in

a concert in Italy organised to support writer Roberto Saviano in his stand against the

Camorra, a mafi a-like organisation local to the region of Campania.

Min Bid $100

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170. Beatles: McCartney, Harrison and Starr. Vintage ballpoint signatures, "Paul

McCartney." "Ringo Starr: and "George Harrison: on an off-white 3.75 x 5.25 sheet Double-matted and framed

with two photos of the three signers to an overall size of 18 x 9.75. In very good condition, with moderate

creases, some through portions of signatures, and scattered soiling. Accompanied by a 2007 letter of appraisal

from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo,

who states: "These signatures date from

1968, and as such are extremely rare,

because the Beatles signed very few items

that year" Any signatures from this late in

the band's career are particularly scarce, as

all touring had ceased two years earlier.

Min Bid $400

171. Bobby Darin. Color 3”x5”

signed photo signed in ball point pen

“ Bobby Darin”.Fine Condition.(born

Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936

– December 20, 1973) was an American

singer, songwriter, and actor of fi lm and

television. He performed in a range of

music genres, including pop, rock’n’roll,

folk, and country.

Min Bid $100

172. Judy Garland. A

Nice vintage pencil signature

on a trimmed album page ”To

Larry Good Luck Judy Garland”.

Does have some tape slightly

touching to letters in her

signature. “To Larry Good Luck

Judy Garland”.

Min Bid $100

173. Dusty Springfi eld. 16 April 1939 – 2

March 1999), was an English pop singer and record

producer whose career extended from the late

1950s to the 1990s. With her distinctive sensual

sound, she was an important blue-eyed soul singer

and at her peak was one of the most successful

British female performers, with six top 20 singles

on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and sixteen

on the United Kingdom Singles Chart from 1963 to

1989. Min Bid $100

174. Miles Davis. Large

Silver marker signature on an 5"

x 8" sheet of lined paper.Miles

Dewey Davis (May 26, 1926

– September 28, 1991) was an

American jazz musician, trumpeter,

bandleader, and composer. Widely

considered one of the most

infl uential musicians of the 20th

century. Clearly signed in silver but

contrast on white a little light.

Min BId $100

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175. Alexis Korner. Alexis

Korner (19 April 1928 – 1 January

1984) was a British blues musician and

radio broadcaster, who has sometimes

been referred to as "a founding father

of British blues". A index card with

two slips of paper attached. One with

Korner signature and three unidentifi ed

signatures and another additional

signature of his added to top on slip of

lined paper. Good Condition.

Min Bid $100

176. Mick Jagger. Nice vintage

ball point signature matted with 3"X5"

postcard of a young Jagger.S ir Michael

Philip Jagger (born 26 July 1943),

known professionally as Mick Jagger, is

an English musician, singer-songwriter

and one time actor, best known as the

lead vocalist and a founder member of

The Rolling Stones. Min Bid $100

177. William Orville "Lefty" Frizzell. (March 31, 1928 – July 19, 1975) was an

American country music singer and songwriter of the 1950s, and a proponent of honky tonk

music. His relaxed style of singing was an infl uence on later stars Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson,

Roy Orbison, George Jones and

John Fogerty. He is a member of

the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Died from a stroke at the age of

47 cause by alchol addiction. Nice

vintage Photo of Frizzell signed

on back in blue ball point pen “To

Frank with my best wishes Lefty

Frizzell”, some toning on front and

back and s bend in right top corner,

still quite presentable.

Min BId $100

178. Everly Brothers. Color glossy

3"x5" signed photos of the brothers , signed

in-person in felt tip by Phil and Don Everly.

The Everly Brothers were American country-

infl uenced rock and roll singers, known for

steel-string guitar playing and close harmony

singing. They were elected to the Rock and Roll

Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Country Music

Hall of Fame in 2001.

Min Bid $100

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179. Impressive Signed Maria Callas Photograph Display. Signed scarce photograph “To Ken Browne

/ & family – from – / Maria Callas / 1974”

in the lower wide white margin. Black &

white silver gelatin photograph, 3.5” x

4.25” image, overall 3.5” x 5.5” (visible).

A promotional portrait with the legendary

soprano’s name printed in the lower left

white margin. Artistically matted with four

similarly sized silver gelatin black & white

photographs of Callas, three in costume,

one at a recital, signed center photo is from

her last tour and matted to 19.25” x 17.5”.

In apparent fi ne condition. Callas signature

is scarce since she became a recluse in Paris,

dying there in 1977.

Min Bid $200

180. George Gershwin. 4" x 7 1/2" printed photographic portrait of the composer in a seated

3/4 length full profi le pose. Image is cropped to edge and mounted on a 4 1/2" x 9 1/8" sheet signed and

inscribed at bottom "Seymore Halpern/All Good Wishes, George Gershwin/Sept. 2/1930". Age-toning,

adhesive stains, light smudges, and three horizontal creases. American composer and pianist. Gershwin's

compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely

known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An

American in Paris (1928), as well as the opera Porgy and Bess (1935). Min Bid $200

181. Marian Anderson Signed Program. Nice signed program from

the General Motors Orchestra 3/21/1937.

program in fi ne condition although does

have binder holes in middle margin. Marian

Anderson was an African-American contralto

and one of the most celebrated singers of the

twentieth century. She preferred to perform

in concert and recital only, even though she

had many offers to perform as an actress.

Anderson became an important fi gure in the

struggle for black artists to overcome racial

prejudice in the United States during the

mid-twentieth century.

Min Bid $100

182. Toscanini & Rethberg. Elisabeth Rethberg and Arturo

Toscanini signed music program from

General Motors symphony Concerts.

March 24, 1935. Toscanini was the

conductor for the night and the soloist

the German soprano Elisabeth Rethberg

(was an opera singer of international

repute active from the period of the

First World War through to the early

1940s. Some hailed her as the greatest

soprano of her day.

Min Bid $100

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183. Glenn Miller. A $1 Silver

certifi cate 1935 series, signed in bold

graphite by Glenn Miller (March 1, 1904

– missing in action December 15, 1944)

was an American big band musician,

arranger, composer, and bandleader in

the swing era. He was the best-selling

recording artist from 1939 to 1943,

leading one of the best known big bands.

Min Bid $100

184. Cole Porter, Marlene Dietrich, Roger Stevens and host of other stars. Cole Porter, Marlene

Dietrich (two times),Roger Stevens and other

stars signed page from Clifton Webb’s very

own guest book,from March 6,1936 signed in

Fountain pen. Size is 8”x10” in Fine Condition.

Min Bid $100

185. Pablo Casals. First Day Cover for a stamp

honoring American Music, signed by Pablo Casals in

black fi ber-tip marker. Dated October 15,1964 for music

stamp.

Min Bid $100

186. Greta Garbo. A document signed, one page both sides, 8.5

x 14, July 3, 1940. Four month lease facilitated by Guy Price Realtors

between Garbo and H.H. Harris for a residence in Pacifi c Palisades. Total for

the four months comes to $1200.00 payable in advance by Garbo. Signed

on the reverse by Garbo, and also signed by Harris. Toning over signed

panel and front of document, a small spot to the fi rst name of signature and

expected document wear, otherwise in fi ne condition.

Min Bid $200

187. Harry Houdini & Theodore Hardeen Signed Membership Cards. Two Society of

American Magicians membership cards one signed by Harry

Houdini dated 1921 for a W. E. McCarroll. As well as another

SAM signed by his younger brother Theodore Hardeen also

a professional magician. Founded on May 10, 1902, in the

back room of Martinka's magic shop in New York,

the Society expanded under the leadership of Harry

Houdini during his term as National President from

1917-1926. Fantastic association between the oldest

magical organization in America and the world’s

most famous magician. Min Bid $300

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188. CHARLIE CHAPLIN. Youthful

vintage 3.5 x 5.5 matte

fi nish sepia tone half-

length portrait, circa

1920, signed across his

chest in black fountain

pen. About fi ne condition,

with light diagonal

impressions to all four

corners, a result of prior

storage in a photograph

album. Although penned

against the dark fabric of

his suit jacket, Chaplin's

signature is quite

readable.

Min Bid $200

190. Bela Lugosi. Nice large

vintage signature on a light red album

page matted with a photo of Lugosi as

the Wolf Man.

Min Bid $200

189. Charlie Chaplin. Handsome

crystal-clear 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo

of Chaplin in profi le, signed in the thin

lower border in blue ink. Nicely matted

and framed with an image of Chaplin in

his 'tramp' role to an overall size of 18.5

x 13. In fi ne.

Min Bid $200

191. Vintage Autograph Album signed by Mario Lanza, Tom Mix, May West and more! This 4” x 5”album contain a great

collection of autographs including, Mario Lanza (Singer) Tom Mix (Western Actor)

May West (2) (American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter and sex symbol)

Charles Laughton ( Actor) Paul Robeson (Actor) Bob Hope (Actor) Charles Boyer

(Actor) Roy Rogers & Trigger (Western Actor & Singer) Dale Evans( Western

Actress & Singer) Harry Roy (British dance band leader and clarinet player) John

Francis Count McCormack (Irish tenor) Ian Hamilton (British General and writer)

Henry Hall (British Big Band Leader) Anne Neagle (English stage and fi lm actress

and singer) Geen Autry ( Western Actor,Very Early style?) Claude Raines Actor).

All in fi ne condition. Min Bid $200

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192. Vintage Autograph Album late 1930's(Louis Armstrong, Ethel Waters, Roy Rogers). This 4” x 5”album contain a great collection of autographs of some music greats, including

“Satchmo, Louis Armstrong”( The great Jazz Personality and Trumpeter), Ethel Waters (African-American blues, jazz and

gospel vocalist and actress) Burt Lancaster (Actor) Loretta Young (Actress) Bob Mitchell ?, Jean Simmons (Actress) Roy

Rogers & Trigger (Western Actor & Singer) Anne Jeffrey’s (Actress & Singer) Phyllis Kirk (Actress) Anne Harding (Actress).

Min Bid $200

193. Jussi Björling. A rare

signed 8 x 10 inch photograph from

the great Swedish tenor, regarded by

many as the greatest tenor in history.

Vintage glossy RCA promotional

bust portrait, boldly signed and

inscribed and dated 1948. Slight

smudging, barely affecting the

actual autograph which is bold and

clear.

Min Bid $200

194. JOSEPHINE BAKER. Chic vintage

3.5 x 5.5 semi-glossy light sepia tone full-length

glamour portrait, circa 1930, signed with her

name alone in blue fountain pen. Near very fi ne

condition. Min Bid $100

195. Vivien Leigh. Vintage 5.5x6.5

signed portrait of Leigh signed in black

fountain pen. Great British stage and fi lm

actress. She won two Best Actress Academy

Awards for her performances as "southern

belles": Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the

Wind (1939) and Blanche DuBois in the fi lm

version of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).

Min Bid $100

196. Three Stooges Signed Photo. Three

Stooges - 8x 10 black &

white photo signed by

all three, Curly Joe, Moe

and Larry and inscribed

"To Dave from the 3

Stooges". Promotional still

from their fi rst full length

feature movie "Have

Rocket Will Travel" (1959).

Min Bid $200

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197. Emil Jannings Signed Photo's. Emil Jannings (23 July 1884 – 2 January 1950) was a Swiss-born German/Austrian actor. He

was the fi rst person to be presented with an Oscar when he was honored with the fi rst Academy Award for Best Actor, at the 1929 ceremony.

Vintage Captivating vintage matte-fi nish 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photos, both signed in fountain pen. One form the Movie Tragödie der Liebe

from 1923 and the other later movie was Dr. Robert Koch, fi lmed in 1939. both in fi ne condition. Min Bid $100

198. Orson Welles. Bank check, 6 x 2.5, fi lled out

in type and signed by Welles, payable to London Observer

for $26.00Feb 24, 1954. Typed memo line in lower left

reads, “1 year subscription.”.

Min Bid $100

199. Ray Bolger. The "Scarecrow" in the "Wizard

of Oz" autograph letter signed to a fan. It reads in full:

"Dear Dale - The make-up on my face was made of a

special type of foam rubber, it was glued on my face, the

collar was attached to the mask it was burlap. A total

of about 3 hours for the make-up and and the costume

every morning. No I'm not going to be in the remake.

Thank you for your sweet letter!

Sincerely. Ray Bolger /9-2-84".

Lot includes an 8" x 10" glossy

photo of Bolger in costume as the

Scarecrow. 1 pp. on ruled paper

with original fan letter to verso.

Measures 7.5" x 9.75". Near fi ne.

Min Bid $200

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200. Ray Bolger (Tin Man). Nice 8x10 photo of Bolger

and the other stars of Wizard Of Oz. in his classic role as the Tin

Man. Signed " Davie, Watch out for witch , Ray Bolger The Tin

Man.."Signature slightly light but still very readable.

Min Bid $100

201. Beverly Hillbillies. Seven vintage in-person

ink signatures on individual off-white 5 x 3 cards, six

inscribed to "Emily." Signers are: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan,

Max Baer, .Jr., Donna Douglas, Raymond Bailey, Harriet E.

MacGibbon, and Nancy Kulp. Min Bid $100

202. Colin Clive (Dr. Frankenstein). British

actor (1900–1937) who earned

a place in fi lm history for his

performances as Dr. Henry

Frankenstein in Frankenstein

and Bride of Frankenstein.

Severe alcoholism hastened his

death from tuberculosis at the

age of 37.Vintage fountain pen

signature with a photo, signed "

Colin Clive". Min Bid $100

203. Jackie Gleason. Collection 2

signed photos, one signed by showing Gleason

and his sidekick Art Carney are looking at

Play Things. The other is a 10 x 8 photo of the

Kramdens and the Nortons on Ralph’s bus,

signed in black felt tip by Art Carney, Audrey

Meadows, and Joyce Randolph. In very fi ne

condition. Min Bid $100

204. Barry Fitzgerald. Academy Award–winning actor for his role as Father Fitzgibbon in Going My Way.

The only actor to be nominated for both Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for the same role (Father Fitzgibbon).

Vintage matte-fi nish 5 x 7 photo of Fitzgerald as Father Fitzgibbon, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen “To

Frank Kozecki, How would you like me to hear your confession Frank? Barry Fitzgerald.” has been trimmed ,in fi ne

condition. Min Bid $100

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205. Laurel & Hardy. Vintage matte-fi nish 7 x 5 photo of the

pair posing side-by-side, signed and inscribed in the lower border in

fountain pen, “Hello Lewis! Stan Laurel” and “Oliver Hardy.” Matted

and framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 10.5. In good condition. some

fading in Laurel and Hardy's signatures.

Min Bid $100

206. Jeremy Brett. British actor

(1933–1995) best

known for his role

as Sherlock Holmes

on British television.

Uncommon glossy 8 x

10 publicity photo of

Brett, signed in black

ink.

Min Bid $100

207. Gypsy Rose Lee. Nice vintage 4.5 x 6 signed photo of

Lee in one of her signature looks, signed in blue fountain pen. Fine

condition although does have light crease in left corner. Lee was an

American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She

was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was

made into the stage musical and fi lm Gypsy. Min Bid $100

208. Peter Sellers SP. Peter Sellers, CBE (born

Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July

1980),Black and white signed photo in black ink, standing

next to a costumed Pink Panther. Sellers became known to a

world-wide audience through his many fi lm characterizations,

among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther

series of fi lms. Min Bid $100

209. Josephine Baker. Program showing

her in military uniform.

Inscribed on front cover in

pencil to a Madame Deaux.

Min Bid $100

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210. Françoise Dorléac. (21 March 1942 – 26 June 1967) was a French actress. She

was the daughter of screen actor Maurice Dorléac and Renée Simonot, and the elder sister

of Catherine Deneuve. The two sisters starred together in the 1967 musical, The Young Girls

of Rochefort. Her other fi lms include Philippe de Broca's movie L'Homme de Rio, François

Truffaut's La Peau douce, Roman Polanski's Cul-de-sac and Val Guest's Where the Spies Are.

Dorléac was on the brink of true international stardom when she died in a car crash on 26 June

1967 at the age of 25. Rare signature with salutation. Min Bid $100

211. Florenz Ziegfeld. (March 21, 1867 - July 22, 1932), was

an American Broadway impresario,

notable for his series of theatrical

revues, the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–

1931). He also produced the musical

Show Boat. He was known as the

"glorifi er of the American girl". Vintage

signed album page in fountain pen

"Ziegfeld". Min Bid $100

212. Louis B. Mayor. 3.5x6.5

Signed envelope by Mayor in fountain

pen .Mayor was a Russian born, Canadian-

American fi lm producer. He is generally

cited as the creator of the "star system"

within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) in

its golden years.

Min Bid $100

213. Karl Wallenda. Stunt man (1905-1978) and founder of The Flying Wallendas, a

world-renowned daredevil circus group known for its high wire acts. His troupe toured with the

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Gircus before going freelance. Wallenda plummeted

to his death at age 73, when he attempted to walk between two to-story buildings in windy

conditions. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Flying Wallendas in a three man pyramid, signed

in red ink by Karl. In fi ne condition, with scattered creasing, some irregular adhesion to the

signature, and a stray ink mark in the right border. Min Bid $100

214. Lex Barker. Vintage glossy 3 x 5

publicity photo postcard, signed in blue ink,

“Lex Barker.” In very good condition, with.

Min Bid $100

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215. Johnny Weissmuller. Signed yellow album page nicely matted

with a photo of his most popular

character as Tarzan. Signed "Regards,

Johnny Weissmuller.” Min Bid $100

216. Jack Hawkins. Sepia postcard

photograph of Jack Hawkins wearing a suit and

tie.Picture postcard signed: "all good wishes/

Jack Hawkins". Sepia, 3½x5½ overall, image

3½x5 (one surface). Name imprinted at bottom

margin. Jack Hawkins (1910-1973, born John

Edward Hopkins in Wood Green, London,

England) was an Emmy-nominated English

actor with almost 90 TV shows and movies

to his credit between 1930 and 1974. He

specialized in playing military offi cers in such

fi lms, The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and

Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Fine condition.

Min Bid $100

217. Golden Girls. Glossy 8 x 10 cast photo, signed in black and blue felt tip by Bea

Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty. In very fi ne condition.

Min Bid $100

218. William Demarest. Vintage signed photo in black ink "

Wm Demarest". Carl William Demarest

(February 27, 1892 – December 28,

1983) was an American character actor

known for playing Uncle Charley in My

Three Sons. A veteran of World War I,

Demarest became a prolifi c fi lm and

television actor, working on over 140

fi lms. Min Bid $100

219. Chester Conklin. American

actor (1886–1971) best

known for his character

roles alongside such

early comic giants as

Charlie Chaplin and W.

C. Fields.

Min Bid $100

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220. Cast Signed St. Louis Women. A musical by Harold Arlen (music) and Johnny

Mercer (lyrics) based upon the novel God Sends Sunday by African-American writer Arna

Bontemps. The musical opened at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York on March 30, 1946

and ran for 113 performances. The program is signed by 6 of the original cast members included

Nicholas Brothers "Harold & Fayard"(Little Augie)&(Barney), June Hawkins (Lilli), Pearl Bailey

(Butterfl y), Ruby Hill (Della Green), Rex Ingram (Biglow Brown,and Juanita Hall(Leah).

Min Bid $100

221. Warner Oland. Swedish

actor who gained cinema immortality as

the famous Hawaiian-Chinese detective,

Charlie Chan. Vintage matte-fi nish 5.25

x 9.75 photo, signed in fountain pen

“To Bernice Nelson,Sincerely Warner

Oland.”, with a Chinese chop block

signature and where he added CC for

(Charlie Chan) In fi ne condition, and

rare in this format with double signature.

Min Bid $100

222. Harrison Ford (Raiders Of he Lost Ark). Color glossy 8 x 10

photo of Indiana

Jones, signed in-person

in blue felt tip. In very

fi ne condition

Min Bid $100

223. Edward Everett Horton SP. Edward Everett Horton (March 18, 1886 –

September 29, 1970) was an American character actor. He had a long career in fi lm, theater, radio,

television and voice work for animated cartoons. He is especially known for his work in the fi lms

of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Trimmed to 7.25"x9" sepia photo. Min Bid $100

224. BUSTER KEATON. Acclaimed silent-

fi lm comic remembered for his deadpan expressions,

fl oppy bow tie and remarkable sense of timing. Dark

pencil signed paper which has been attached to

album page, dated in 1933. album page also signed by

unknown. Min Bid $100

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225. Jimmy Stewart & Frank Capra (Wonderful Life). Typed script of an interview with Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra

regarding It's A Wonderful Life signed on the fi rst page by Stewart in

black ink and Capra in blue ink. The interview took place at radio station

WRR in Dallas, Texas in 1946. The 3 1/2 pages include an introduction

to the radio audience, telling them that

Stewart and Capra were in Dallas "with

the premier of 'It's A Wonderful Life'"

and the questions which were asked by

women on the staff of WRR. Pages are

stapled at the top and show age wear;

signatures are very bold.

Min Bid $100

226. Stephen Boyd. Stephen

Boyd signature on

album page signed

"Lee, Best wishes

always Stephen

Douglas" matted

with photo from

Ben Hur.Stephen

Boyd (4 July 1931

– 2 June 1977)

was an actor from

Glengormley,

County Antrim,

Northern Ireland.

He appeared in

some 60 fi lms, most

notably as "Messala"

in Ben-Hur.

Min Bid $100

227. Marlon Brando. Nice vintage

Marlon Brando signature in

blue ink on an yellow album

page matted with 8x10

portrait of Brando.

Min Bid $100

228. Steve McQueen. (1930 - 1980) American

actor and star of many action

fi lms including "Bullitt" and

"Papillon". Typed D.S. 4pp.

legal folio, Beverly Hills, June

21, 1971, a three-picture

contract between McQueen

and Astral Productions for a

fi lm tentatively titled "Pocket

Money" to be produced by

Coleytown Productions.

Interestingly, McQueen must

have wiggled out of this

contract, as "Pocket Money"

was released in 1972 starring

Paul Newman, Lee Marvin and

Strother Martini Boldly signed in

bright green marker at conclusion, fi le

holes to top, very good condition.

Min Bid $200

229. Dan Blocker. Dan Blocker blue ink

signature on an album page signed to "Louise,Dan

Blocker" matted with a photo portrait of him as

Eric "Hoss" Cartwright from "Bonanza".

Min Bid $100

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230. Bonanza. Choice lot featuring trio of signed

documents featuring the stars of the classic westem television

show “Bonanza”: Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Lome

Greene. First up is a three-page document. 8.5” x 11”, dated

December 30, 1959, NBC Letterhead, in which Blocker to

amendments to his contract for “Bonanza”. The document is

signed at the conclusion by Blocker in blue ballpoint pen along

with an NBC executive and stands in overall fi ne condition. From

Michael Landon we have a two-page agreement between Landon

and NBC for terms to an unspecifi ed contract. June 2, 1982,

signed at the conclusion by Landon in blue ballpoint pen. The

document is in overall fi ne condition. Lastly, we have a two-page

television appearance agreement, 8.5” x 11”, July 25, 1969, in

which Greene agrees to appear on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day

Parade for the sum of $3,250. The document is signed on the

front page by Greene in black ink and stands in overall fi ne.

Min Bid $200

231. Peter Lawford "Oceans 11" Original Signed Contract. This Original contract dated November 18th, 1959, is between Peter Lawford

and his manger Milton Ebbins for the Motion Picture Photo Play "Oceans 11" and

is signed by both. The contract basically stipulates the percentage compensation

Milton will receive in regards to "Ocean 11" movie. There are 5 other ancillary

documents accompanying the contract as well as an

original promotional 11 dollar bill with Lawford's photo

and a newspaper clipping about the movie. Lawford

bought the rights to the movie in 1958. The contract

and related paperwork are in fi ne condition and came

directly from Lawford's estate. Ocean's 11 is a 1960

heist fi lm directed by Lewis Milestone and starring fi ve

Rat Packers: Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin,

Sammy Davis, Jr. and Joey Bishop.Centered on a series of

Las Vegas casino robberies, the fi lm's other stars included

Angie Dickinson, Cesar Romero, Richard Conte, Akim

Tamiroff, Henry Silva, Ilka Chase, Norman Fell, Harry

Wilson and Buddy Lester, as well as cameo appearances

by Shirley MacLaine, Red Skelton, and George Raft. A

remake, directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring George

Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia

Roberts, Bernie Mac, and Don Cheadle (among others)

was released in 2001, followed by a pair of sequels.

Min Bid $100

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232. Babe Ruth. Vintage glossy 10 x 8

photo of Ruth sitting

in a window seat

and smoking a cigar

with two gentlemen,

signed and inscribed

in fountain pen, "To

my pal, Emory Peppey,

from Babe Ruth, 5-4-

48." Scattered creases

and irregular adhesion

to inscription and

signature, otherwise

fi ne condition. Ruth

passed away just three

months after signing,

on August 16.

Min Bid $300

233. Jackie Robinson collection. Great collection of a signed 8x10 photo of Robinson photo shaking hands with employees, the day

after he became vice president at the Chock full of Nuts restaurant and Coffee group. There are over 15 photos other than the signed one they are

4"x5". Though many believe Robinson retired because he didn’t want to play for the rival Giants, the truth is that he was planning to quit, anyway.

In fact, long before the trade, he sold his retirement story to Look magazine, which was to break the story and pay Robinson $50,000 for a series of

articles. Dec. 10, 1956: Robinson accepts a job with Chock Full O’ Nuts (a chain of New York-based lunch counters), a two-year deal for $30,000

a year. He’s to be vice president and director of personnel. It’s not immediately publicized. Min Bid $200

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234. Jackie Robinson. Beautiful

studio(General Artists Corporation)

8" by 10" photo of Jackie Robinson

dressed in a suit, signed on the front in

near perfect looking 9/10 blue ink "To

the Boys and Girls of Warring with best

wishes Sincerely, Jackie Robinson". Photo

itself does have some creasing and a

multitude of pin holes at all four corners.

(This resulted in a small piece of paper

loss at lower right). Small 1/4" area of

adhesive residue across the top back edge

of photo. Min Bid $200

237. Baseball Players. Oversize 16”x 20” photo

showing Mickey Mantle in center signed in blue sharpie by

Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Blanchard, Johnny Coates, Coleman,

Cox, Ditmar, Dure, Gardner, Hale, Kraly, Linz, McDougald,

Michael, Moschitto, Pepitone, Peterson, Reed, Robinson

Skowron, Moose, Thomas, Tiant (Last Hit), Turley.

Min Bid $100

235. Napoleon Larry Lajoie. Black and White

"ALBERTYPE" plaque signed boldly in ball point on the

lower light portion. NAPOLEON "LARRY" LAJOIE Black

and white "Albertype" plaque signed boldly in ball point

on the bottom portion of the front and dated 6/21/54.

Exceptional condition , only very slight hint of shading

on four corners from mounting hinges. In person almost

impossible to see.The toning is exaggerated in the scan.

Signed Black and white plaques have become increasing

rare to fi nd especially in this condition. Considered

Baseball's fi rst superstar of the 20th century. Lajoie won

Baseball's Triple crown in 1901 and led the league in batting

fi ve times. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame

in 1937 and died in 1959. Min Bid $100

236. 1951 World Series New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. 1951 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball. Widely considered to

be the most desirable of all post-war team balls are those featuring the 1951 Bronx

Bombers, who earned the

third of fi ve consecutive World

Championships under the new

reign of Hall of Fame manager

Casey Stengel. rare ball to have

both DiMaggio and Mantle,

since this is the only Season that

saw Joe DiMaggio and Mickey

Mantle share an outfi eld. Each

is present and accounted for on

this Offi cial American League

ball along with twenty four other

Yanks, Berra, Rizzuto, Mize,

Collins,Turner,Jensen, Overmire

and more. Signature quality is on

the light side both DiMaggio's

and mantles signatures are around

2/10-3/10 in darkness with the

rest of the signatures in the range

of 2/10 to 5/10. Although there

has been fading to the signatures,

it is a rare example of this, one of

the greatest teams in baseball history. LOA from James Spence Authentication.

Min Bid $200

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238. 1960 Topps Baseball Complete Collection. The 1960 Topps baseball card set is one of

the more colorful sets produced by Topps, and the only time a 2 ½ by 3 ½ horizontal card format was used. The

1960 set consists of 572 cards that were released in seven different series. Within the 1960 set are a number of

"subsets", beginning with the Sports Magazine Rookie Prospect series and Rounding out the subsets are the Sports

Magazine All-Star Selection cards numbered 553-572. ".Mid-grade set - average grade is about VG-EX with some

better and some lessers. Has all 572 cards Includes Mantle EX, Mantle/Boyer #160 VG-EX, Mays #7 EX+, Banks

GD, Ford VG, Kaline VG-EX/EX, Yastrzemski rookie GD-VG, Mays NR-MT o/c, Musial VG-EX, Aaron GD-VG,

McCovey rookie VG-EX/EX, Clemente VG, Koufax VG, Maris FR-GD, Berra GD-VG, F. Robinson VG-EX, Cubs

team GD-VG, Red Sox team VG-EX, McCovey A.S. FR, Banks A.S. GD, Kaline A.S. VG-EX, Mays A.S. VG-EX,

Maris A.S. EX, Aaron A.S. EXand a lot more... Min Bid $200

239. Jack Johnson. Colorful African-

American boxer (1878–1946) who held the world

heavyweight championship from 1908 to 1915

and whose achievements in and out of the ring

created an unprecedented storm of racially charged

controversy. Very rare full vintage fountain pen

signature and inscription, “To Sanford from Former

Champion Jack Johnson, Good luck,” on an light

yellow 4.5 x 3.75 album page. Min Bid $200

240. Gene Tunney. Vintage matte-fi nish 8 x 10 photo

of Tunney posing in a boxing ring,

signed in fountain pen. Some

scattered light creasing, with a

couple affecting last name of

signature, otherwise fi ne condition.

Min Bid $200

241. Rocky Graziano, Emile Griffi th, Billy Grahm. Rocky Graziano

signed boxing program, also signed by Emile Griffi th (One of only a few Boxers to have killed

someone in the ring)and Billy Grahm. Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout

artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single

punch. He was ranked 23rd on The Ring magazine list of the greatest punchers of all time.

Min Bid $100

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242. Cassius Clay/Ali. This off-white

pair of Everlast boxing trunks has been signed

by Cassius Clay. Clay - better known today as

"Muhammad Ali," which is how he virtually

always signs - has autographed the left leg in

black ink. His scripting refl ects "I" quality. The

shorts feature black accents down each leg and

at the waistband and an Everlast main label at

the front. A small Everlast fl ap tag size XL with

fabric detail has been sewn on the interior front

of the waistband. LOA from JSA.

Min Bid $200

243. James J. Braddock. James Walter

"Cinderella Man" Braddock (June 7, 1905 –

November 29, 1974) was an American boxer

who was the world heavyweight champion from

1935–37.Nice vintage light green album sheet

signed in fountain pen J. J. Braddock.

Min Bid $200

244. Tony Canzoneri. Vintage fountain

pen signature on light pink album page signed

“Tony Canzoneri” with small paper photo

attached. Canzoneri was a three-time world

champion and held a total of fi ve world titles.

He is a of the member of the exclusive group of

boxing world champions to who have won titles

in three or more divisions. Min Bid $100

245. Muhammad Ali. Unusual BW 8"x10 photo of Ali in a boxing stance

in which he wrote and signed in a blue marker "March 26-86, From Muhammad Ali

Service to others is the rent to pay for my room for the hereafter. Min Bid $100

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246. Boxing Collection (Sugar Ray, Foreman,Dempsey, Jones. 4 signed boxing items.1)

Jack Dempsey, 5.5 x 4.25 magazine photo of Dempsey getting

ready to knock out Carpentier, signed in blue felt tip. In fi ne

condition, with small areas of tape to each edge and photo affi xed

to an identical size piece of cardboard.2) Roy Jones White satin

Everlast boxing trunks signed on the front in felt tip. In very fi ne

condition, with two authentication labels affi xed to trunks.3)

George Foreman signed 8 x 10 photo of the retired American

professional boxer, two-

time World Heavyweight

Champion, and Olympic

gold medalist.4)Sugar Ray

Leonard signed 8 x 10 of

the retired professional

American boxer. Leonard

was the fi rst boxer to earn

more than $100 million

in purses, won world titles

in fi ve weight divisions,

and defeated future fellow

International Boxing Hall

of Fame inductees Wilfred

Benítez, Thomas Hearns, Roberto Durán, and Marvin Hagler.

Leonard was named "Boxer of the Decade" for the 1980s.All in fi nd

condition.

Min Bid $100

247. 1972 Dolphin's Undefeated Team SP. Fantastic oversized photo of the 1972 Dolphin Undefeated team

celebrating their winning season. Signed by team in silver marker

photo 16 x 20.

Min Bid $100

248. Tiger Woods. Limited Edition (92/100) Signature

Shots 8x 1 O" portrait of the famous golfer in full swing.

Min Bid $100

249. Jack Nicklaus & Arnold Palmer. A

great oversized 16x20 signed

photo of the great Hall of fame

Golfers,both Palmer and Nicklaus

on the greens. Each signature was

gotten in person in blue marker.

Min Bid $100

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250. Sam Snead SP (Gleason). 8x10

photo of Jackie Gleason and Sam Snead playing golf.

Signed in black sharpie by Snead. Find Condition.

Min Bid $100

251. Jessie Owens. Nice

vintage signature on

album page signed

by "To Sanford Jesse

Owens". Owens was

an American track

and fi eld athlete and

four-time Olympic

gold medalist.Owens specialized in the sprints and

the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as

"perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in

track and fi eld history".

Min Bid $100

252. Lebron James. Basketball Great

James Lebron considered

one of the best players

in basketball signed hard

cover book “Shooting

Stars”. This autograph

book comes with the

tamper proof hologram

on the bottom of the

page.

Min Bid $100

253 QUARTERBACK COLLECTION. Nice

assortment of fi ve contemporary

team leaders. SPs, color, 8"x10"

action stills. Included are Drew

Bledsoe; Peyton Manning;

Donovan McNabb; Jim Kelly; and

Koy Detmer. Darkly signed.

Min Bid $100

254. THE SECRETS OF ALEXIS: CONTAINING MANY EXCELLENT REMEDIES AGAINST DIVERS DISEASES, WOUNDS, AND OTHER ACCIDENTS. Rare Medical book from 1615, publisher:

London printed by William Stansby for Richard Meighen

and Thomas Jones] With the maner to make Distillations,

Parfumes, Confi tures, Dyings, Colours, Fusions, and Meltings.

A worke well approuved, very necessarie for every man.

Newly corrected and amended, and also somewhat more

enlarged in certaine places, which wanted in the former

editions. TEXT IN ENGLISH, Early English edition, in 5

parts in 1 volume, 1615. 8vo, 185 x 125 mm, 7¼ x 5 inches,

some decorated initials and headpieces, printer's device

on 2nd, 3rd and 4th title pages, leaves (12), 348, (14), printed

mainly in black letter, bound in modern full blind-panelled

calf, raised bands and gilt lettered morocco label to spine.

Old ink name and address on original front endpaper, fi rst

title page and fi rst page of text slightly dusty, a few fore-

edge margins trimmed slightly, occasionally shaving the side

notes, a few pages slightly age-browned, occasional small light stain,

intermittent pale damp staining from leaf 140 to 208, dampstaining

to lower margins from leaf 293 to 296, tiny hole in 1 leaf with loss

of 2 letters,. Binding tight and fi rm, although covers are a little

loose. A good copy. A translation by William Ward. Min Bid $200

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255. Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin. Works of the Late Dr. Benjamin Franklin;

Consisting of His Life Written by Himself Together with

Essays Humorous Moral and Literary; Chiefl y in the

Manner of The Spectator

New York: Samuel Campbell, 1794. Second American

Edition, stated. 2 volumes bound together (206, 139

pp.) followed by 2-page table of contents.. A very early

edition of Franklin’s most famous works, published

posthumously. There are some condition issues, boards

and spine have detached, binding still good. The title

page does have a blue ink spot, missing the Frontispiece

engraving of Franklin. Foxing. Front page does have

slight tear and some folds and bends in the begging pages.

Fair condition. 16mo - over 5¾” - 6¾” tall.

Min Bid $75

256. Original Unused Woodstock Ticket. On August 15-17,

1969, the village of Bethel, NY (with a normal population of 5000) became

the third largest city in the state. In a time of war, demonstrations, riots, racial

and social unrest, over 400,000 young people from across the nation would

converge on Max Yasgur's 600 acre dairy farm for three days of peace, love and

music. Many parked as far as 10 miles away. Some were called fl ower children,

hippies, or yippies ... some just wanted to party (before being called to war) ...

others were just curious. But they would show the world that people of all races,

creeds, religions and social backgrounds could co-exist without violence. As the

hordes began crossing the security fences, it became a free concert featuring 31

of the biggest bands and performers of the time. Through pouring rain, with

inadequate food or water, medical or sanitation facilities, all would help their

fellow man. It would create a moment that would change their lives as well

as those of future generations. All would leave touched by the ...Woodstock

Experience! Min Bid $100

257. Albert Einstein. EINSTEIN,

A[lbert] Zur einheitlichen Feldtheorie. Berlin:

Verlag der Akademia der Wissenschaften in

Kommission bei Walter de Gruyter, 1929 4to.,

8 pp., Original printed orange wrappers; a

fi ne copy. . First edition, fi rst issue, in the rare

author's offprint form with a newly set title-

page. One of Einstein's last important scientifi c

works, this publication of the unifi ed fi eld-

theory caused quite a sensation. It was the fi rst

separate printing of one of a series of fi ve papers

published between 1925 and 1929 in which

Einstein attempted to develop a unifi ed fi eld

theory, reconciling in a single formula the laws

of electromagnetism and gravitation.

Min Bid $200

258. POLAND 1967 Silver Medal Government in Exile. This cased medal has both Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Jozef Pilsudski

portraits on front The Diameter is 39.9mm, it weighs 26.6 grams of silver, fi neness UNKNOWN. Interesting Medal. Min Bid $75

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260. Natalie Wood. Large,

bold green felt tip signature, "Natalie

Wood," on an off-white 5 x 2.5 slip.

Mailed together with an unsigned

gorgeous vintage color-tinted photo to

an overall size of 12.5 x 14.25. In fi ne

condition.

Min Bid $100

261. Leon Schlesinger. Signed drawing of Uncle Sam

with Porky the Pig ion his

lap, inscribed in ink to John

Deering, with best wishes Leon

Schlesinger, Oct 12/39 “Old

Glory” Leon Schlesinger (May

20, 1884 – December 25, 1949)

was an American fi lm producer,

most noted for founding Leon

Schlesinger Studios, which

later became the Warner

Bros. Cartoons studio, during

the Golden Age of American

animation. Min Bid $100

259. Brigitte Bardot. Glossy 11" x 14"

photo of Bardot lying on the grass and nibbling

on her fi nger, signed in blue felt tip. In fi ne

condition. Min Bid $100

262. Eric Fleming, Jose Ferrer and Cast Signed Stalig 17. Eric Fleming, Jose

Ferrer, and other cast members from Stalig 17.

This is an original Broadway playbill from the 1951

play. Fleming’s signature on lower left in black and

Ferrar’s signature top right in blue their are over

17 autographs on the cover. Ferrar won a Tony for

directing Stalig 17, and Fleming , who played McKay

in Stalig and was best known as the trail boss Gil

Favor on the popular TV series Rawhide, is quite

scarce. He drowned at the age of 42 while fi lming

a television pilot in Peru. The playbill is in fi ne

condition. Min Bid $100

263. 1942 Army Relief Program signed by 1940’s Greats, Al Jolson, Kate Smith, Harry James and more…. 1942 Army Relief Vintage Program signed by Many of the entertainments greats of the 40’s, It is like a

list of the Who’s Who in the musical entertainment from the 40’s. Including Al Jolson, Kate Smith, Ray Boldger, Harry James, Amos

& Andy,Andrew Sisters(Patty, Maxine, Laverne), Ritz Brothers, Kate Smith, Ray Bolger, Harry James, Ben Wheeler, Robert Shaw, Jane

Wilson, Lily Pons, Betty Bruce and more. Min Bid $150

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