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Alexander
Historical Auctions
START OF AUCTION PART II
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
Auction begins at 11:00 A.M. at our Stamford, Connecticut offices.
Colonial & Revolutionary War
The War Between The States
Americana
Presidents and Vice Presidents
Supreme Court, Cabinet & Politicians
Royalty and Heads of State
Science, Exploration, Aviation & Space
Business Leaders
Authors, Artists & Composers
Entertainment & Sports
Notables & the Notorious!
Lots 450 - 480
Lots 481 - 579
Lots 580 - 618
Lots 619 - 758
Lots 759 - 794
Lots 795 - 845
Lots 846 - 903
Lots 904 - 909
Lots 910 - 989
Lots 990 - 1049
Lots 1050 - 1074
Colonial & Revolutionary War
A drawing by Major John Andre while held as a prisoner
450. JOHN ANDRE
(1750 - 1780)
British officer hanged as a spy during the
American Revolution. In 1780 Andre had
begun to plot with Gen. Benedict Arnold,
likely at the suggestion of Arnold’s loyalist wife, Peggy Shippen. Arnold, who
commanded West Point, soon agreed to
surrender the fort to the British for
£20,000, a move that would enable the
British to cut New England off from the
rest of the rebellious colonies. On Sept.
20 and 21, 1780 Andre met with Arnold
on the Hudson River and was handed
plans on how best the fort might be attacked. Early on the 23rd, Andre was
captured and, after a trial by Washington
and other generals and a conviction, was
hanged at Tappan, New York on Oct. 2,
1780. We offer an extremely rare original
signed drawing, “Andre 1776” by him in
the lower-right corner, 8” x 4 3/4” on
laid paper. The drawing by Andre, a
rather talented artist, depicts a crude
farmhouse at left with a tree beside it, a
two-rail fence blocking a road in foreground, and a smaller tree at right. On
the verso of the drawing is penned the sterling provenance of this item: “This drawing is by Major John Andre Thos. P. Cope Phila. 1851” At a later
time, apparently another party, perhaps Cope’s spouse or child incorrectly added the words: “last drawing of” to Cope’s initial provenance, also
writing: “I hope you keep it and remember me always. This is the farm and the path...he spent his last days here”. Thomas P. Cope (1768-1854)
was a Quaker originally from Lancaster, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant and the son of farmer Caleb Cope. In 1774 Andre first came to America as
lieutenant in the Royal English Fusiliers and in 1775 was taken prisoner at St. Johns, Canada. He was and sent to Lancaster where he was held on
the farm of Caleb Cope, father of our Thomas P. Cope. The Copes developed a real affection for Andre, who gave art lessons to their eldest son,
possibly our Thomas P. Cope! Cope very well could have kept the drawing as a souvenir of his friend and teacher, the British soldier, and later, spy.
$5,000 - 7,000
451. ALEXANDER SCAMMELL (1744 - 1781) Officer in the Continental Army, fought at Bunker Hill and, as Washington’s aide, in
the Battle for New York City in 1776; fought at the Battle Saratoga,
arrested Charles Lee at Monmouth and supervised the execution of
John Andre. Captured by British troops near Yorktown in September
1781 and shot during his surrender. Rare A.L.S. “Alexdr Scammell”
2pp. legal folio, West Point, July 23, 1779, to Naby Bishop, in part:
“...It gave me very sensible pain to hear of your misfortune last Winter whereby you was [sic] deprived of partaking in the winter
Amusements, but am peculiarly happy in being informed that you
have got well again. Tho far distant from you, I sympathize in your
felicity or adversity equally the same as if we were connected in the
last tender ties. My dear Girl I have wrote you lately a Number of
long Letters the last by Col Carlton [sic], but fear neither of them
have reached you, as I haven’t heard a syllable from you or any of
my Mistic friends a number of Months since Esqr Brooks has observed a mortifying Silence. I can’t support I am totally forgot by you
and my other friends...I must not suppose myself so unhappy. I have
repeatedly urged you to consent to make me happy and that I
should continue still in the Service. I have urged everything a man
could who was seeking after happiness...Generously write me your
Consent and I will come to Mistic this Fall...I can’t possibly obtain
permission for any other terms. I must again repeat my Request that
you write every Opportunity to yrs tenderly...”. Scammell had been
in love with Abigail “Naby” Bishop of Mistic (Medford), Massachusetts; she, however, refused to marry him as long as he continued in the army. It
has been said that Alexander Scammell was easy to get along with and that he could approach General Washington (“His Excellency”) with a familiarity
that no other officer could get away with, so he knew he could get permission to leave his post if Naby said yes. He wrote a number of letters to her
over the years, but it is unclear whether she ever returned his affections. Edges a bit ragged, folds and a small hole here and there, overall very good
condition. Sold with a fine tinted vintage engraving.
$1,200 - 1,500
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452. RICHARD STOCKTON (1730-1781)
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
from New Jersey and a member of the
Continental Congress. Lengthy A.D.S.
signed twice “R. Stockton Esq.”, 1p. small
oblong 8vo., New Jersey, [n.d. but docketed 1789 in pencil at bottom], in small
part: “...The State of New Jersey to the
Sheriff of the County Huntingdon Greeting.
We command you that you Restrain the
several persons named individually in the
panel annexed to this writ being the Jury
Summoned in our Supreme Court between
John Williams [?] and his wife...so that you
may have their bodies before the Justices
of the Supreme Court at Trenton on the
Second Tuesday...”, and more. Light toning
to margin, signed once on recto and again
on verso, very good condition.
$800 - 1,200
453. ROBERT MORRIS (1734 - 1806) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, financier and politician. Morris was instrumental in the financing
of Washington’s armies, and was later financially ruined through his speculation in western lands. A.L.S. “Robt. Morris” 1p. 4to., [Philadelphia] to
John Nicholson. While sitting in the Prune Street debtor’s prison, Morris attempts to sort out his affairs with Nicholson in a hurried letter, writing, in
full: “In order to prevent delay in Genl. Forrests business I send herewith
his Sundry letters of the following dates, Feby. 26 & 28th-March 1st 9th
11th 27th and 27th last. When we have done with, you will return them to
yours &c Robt Morris PS also one of the 27th Feby. to you”. Endorsed on
the verso by JOHN NICHOLSON (1757 - 1800). Moderate dampstains,
usual folds, tear repaired on verso, else very good.
$800 - 1,200
454. BUSHROD WASHINGTON (1762-1829) Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court and nephew of George Washington, he served in the Continental Army and after his legal career retired to Mount Vernon. Scarce
A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Georgetown, Nov. 28, 1817, a sight draft: “To the
Union Bank of Georgetown...to the Cashier of the Bank of
Alexandria...order ninety six dollars, twenty six cents...Bush. Washington”.
Cut cancel at bottom, mounted, general wear, overall good condition.
$1,000 - 1,200
455. CLEMENT BIDDLE (1740 - 1814) “The Quaker General” organized and led the “Quaker Blues” against the British and fought under Nathanial
Greene as well. A.L.S. with holograph transmittal envelope, 2pp. 4to., Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1800 to Gen. Samuel Bryan. In part: “...Having gone
through the Examination of General Wilkins’s accounts I inclose you a copy of his General account...I have another Account of Militia Claims...I beg
leave to mention that the Account of my Expenditures under almost the whole of the Appropriations were lodged in your Office for several years...only
to compare on my proceeding to the Examination of General Wilkins’s Accounts...the delay in the account for the western expedition has not been
on my part. My accounts were filed a few months after my return”. Very good.
$200 - 300
456. WILLIAM BRADFORD (1755 - 1795) American Revolution military officer and veteran of Valley Forge, a close friend of Madison and Washington
who appointed him Attorney General to replace Edmund Randolph. A.D.S. as Attorney General, 1p. legal folio, “May Sessions 1786”, regarding a
burglary case. Folds, light soiling, very good condition.
$150 - 200
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The "Fighting Parson"
of the American Revolution
460. SAMUEL HUNTINGTON (1731 - 1796) Signer of the Declaration of
Independence, president of the Continental Congress, and Governor of
Connecticut. First elected government official to lead the United States
government. Manuscript D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Norwich, Dec. 3, 1788, an
order to the State treasurer to make payment of forty shillings, and asking
that his personal account be debited. Boldly signed at conclusion, and additionally signed on verso by OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR.. Punch cancel to center with a small loss of text, otherwise very good condition. $300 - 400
461. JOHN LANGDON (1741-1819) Signer of the Constitution, Revolutionary military officer and financial supporter of Stark’s expedition
against Burgoyne. Partly-printed D.S. as Governor of New Hampshire,
1p. folio, Portsmouth, Feb. 4, 1806, an appointment of a notary public
and justice of the peace. Boldly signed at left, bears original blind paper
seal. Light toning and a couple of spots, not affecting signature. Simply
framed, not examined out of frame.
$200 - 300
462. WILLIAM LIVINGSTON (1723-1790) served as the Governor of New
Jersey (1776-1790) during the American Revolutionary War and was a
signer of the Constitution. A.D.S. 1p., 12mo., dated July 28,1792, a payment
from Mrs. Livingston to Elias Boudinot: “Please to pay to Mrs Livingston the
$200 - 300
… by Mrs Boudinot… William Livingston.” Very good.
463. THOMAS MELVILL (1751 - 1832) American patriot and a member
of the Boston Tea Party, December, 1773. Partly-printed D.S. “Thos.
Melvill” as Naval officer, 1p. oblong 8vo., Boston, Mar. 29, 1815, granting
permission for the sloop Ceres to enter the port of New York. Tipped at
top left corner to another sheet, very good condition.
$150 - 200
464. THOMAS MIFFLIN (1744 - 1800) American Revolutionary officer,
President of the Continental Congress, major general, and member of
the Constitutional Convention. Partly-printed D.S. “Thos. Mifflin” 1p. 13
1/4” x 8”, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30, 1794, orders the survey of a parcel of
land in Amsterdam, Pa. Boldly signed at left margin. Slight staining along
top edge, usual folds, otherwise very good.
$200 - 300
465. AARON OGDEN (1756 - 1839) American Revolutionary officer
who captured a British supply ship and delivered Washington’s proposal
to exchange Andre for Arnold, later active in the steamship trade. Manuscript D.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], a receipt for payments made to one David
Williams for transportation of “public stores”, bearing a signed endorsement on verso: “The within service was performed after disbanding the
Army...”. Archival tape repair at one fold, else very good. $150 - 200
457. JAMES CALDWELL (1734-1781) American Presbyterian chaplain,
the “Fighting Parson of the Revolution”, he urged the Presbyterian
Church to support the rebellion in 1775 and drummed up a militia,
fought in the Battle of Springfield and was killed in Elizabethtown, N.J.
when he refused to allow a package to be inspected. Uncommon A.L.S.
1p. 4to., Albany, June 14, 1776, to his wife, in part: “...I have nothing
new to write ...Tomorrow I leave this with the remainder of our Baggage
with Instructions for our Battalion. We are to be imployed up the Mohawk
River...a Scene as agreeable as war can be...I hope my Divine Blessing
very useful. I send you a Pattern for a Gown, which I met with yesterday,
& which is...a very great beauty...Bless the dear Children & give love to
all friends...”. Caldwell would stay with his brigade until September 1776,
when he returned home to Fort Washington; however his stay was shortened by the city’s fall to the British and the subsequent evacuation and
destruction of the city. The year 1780 would prove to be equally sad: a
night raid by the British burnt his church to the ground. Caldwell attempted to move his family after Cornwallis’ invasion, however his wife
Hannah Ogden Caldwell did not want to travel with their youngest children. She would be murdered by a Hessian soldier during a march, her
home ransacked and burnt. Loosely set into a mat with portrait and
ready to frame. Light and inconspicuous repairs to verso, otherwise very
good condition.
$600 - 800
466. ROBERT TREAT PAINE (1731 - 1841) American jurist, member
of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of Independence
and first Attorney General of Massachusetts. Partly-printed D.S. “Paine
Atty.” 1p. tall 12mo,. Bristol, Aug. 3, 1768. A Common Peace Court bill
of fare for services rendered including plaintiff’s cost, boldly signed at
left. Light vertical fold, else very good.
$200 - 300
467. JOHN RODGERS (1772 - 1838) American naval officer who
served with distinction in the Quasi War with France, the Barbary Wars
and the War of 1812. He fired the first shot of the War of 1812 in command of the USS President and led the recapture of Washington after it
was burned by the British in 1814. He served briefly as Secretary of the
Navy under James Monroe. Letter signed as President of the Navy Board,
1p. 4to. [Washington], June 24, 1818 to Messrs. Chars & P. Wirgman of
Baltimore noting that the board “have given to the navy agent at Baltimore the necessary instructions to pay on the amount of the freight of
the brig Exporter...”. The brig was set to sail from Baltimore to Gibraltar
carrying diplomatic dispatches. Usual folds, some moderate toning, else
very good.
$100 - 150
458. LOUIS LEBEGUE DUPORTAIL (1743 - 1802) French Revolutionary
War general and engineer with Washington at Valley Forge and Monmouth, captured by the British. L.S. “Duportail” as Secretary of State for
War, 1p. oblong 4to., Paris, July 16, 1791 in French enclosing a report
[no longer present] on the state of the army’s artillery train. Expertly
laid-in to a larger sheet, one minor vertical crease, else fine condition.
$150 - 200
468. GEORGE ROSS (1730 - 1779) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania, elected to the First and Second Continental
Congresses. His signature “G: Ross” on a portion of a manuscript document, [n.p., n.d.]. Toned along separated vertical fold repaired on
verso, else good condition.
$150 - 200
469. ROGER SHERMAN (1721 - 1793) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Association, Articles of Confederation (which he
helped draft), and the Constitution, the only person to sign all four documents. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo., New Haven, Mar. 19, 1787, a summons directed to the Hartford, County Sheriff to compel Elisha Webster
of Bristol, Connecticut to appear in court to answer for a debt. Signed
and endorsed by Sherman at bottom. Partial separations at folds, else
very good condition.
$250 - 350
459. STEPHEN HOPKINS (1707-1785) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island and delegate to the Continental Congress; served on the Committee to draw up the Articles of
Confederation. Governor and Chief Justice of Rhode Island. His signature
on a small slip removed from a document. Very good.
$200 - 300
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478. OLIVER WOLCOTT (1726-1797) American signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Continental Congress, and major
general in the Continental Army. A.D.S. 2pp. 8vo., July 13, 1754, a reply
to a summons as Sheriff of Litchfield County penned on the verso of request of to “...take the Body of the Sd. Samuel Cogswell and him commit
to the Keeper of the Gaol in Litchfield in P. County...who is likewise
hereby commanded to receive Saml. Cogswell and him safely to keep...”.
Wolcott responds: “...Then and there by vertu of the within writs and for
wants of goods and chattells of the within names Cogswell by him shew
to me detained [?] or found in my Precincts or Lands to the acceptance
of the within named...”. Signed “Oliver Wolcott Sheriff”. Folds, a bit fragile, overall very good condition.
$400 - 500
470. JOHN SULLIVAN (1740 - 1795) American Revolution major
general captured at Long Island and exchanged, he later wintered at
Valley Forge, and was abandoned by D’Estaing to face the British at
Newport. A.L.S. signed twice “Jno Sullivan “ and “JS” 1p. 4to. Durham,
Feb. 6, 1769 to Hunking Wentworth informing him that “...Mr. George
Wentworth is now upon the point of bringing an action at Next Court
to Recover the Legacy given to him by Mr. George Wentworth Decd. I
should be glad that the matter might be accommodated without a
suit. I conversed with Col. Atkinson upon the Subject & he has no objection to our bringing an Action To Try the validity of the will & hope
you have no Objection To his trying the strength of a will in which he
is so deeply Interested...”. Usual folds, irregular margins, else fine
condition.
$200 - 300
471. JONATHAN TRUMBULL (1710-1785) Governor of Connecticut
during the American Revolution who was critical in providing necessary supplies to the Continental Army. Signature and sentiment taken
from a letter with separate slip in his hand dated 1798, measures 5
1/2” x 2”, in full: “With high Respect & Regard I am Your...Jona Trumbull”. Very good.
$75 - 100
472. BENJAMIN WALKER (1753 - 1818) Revolutionary War officer,
aide-de-camp to both Baron von Steuben and George Washington.
A.L.S. 1p. large 4to., Utica, June 10, 1809 to a descendant of Revolutionary War officer Goose van Schaick sending him “Two Thousand and four Dollars in Bank Notes”, which he wishes to have
deposited in his account. Horizontal split repaired on verso, else
very good.
$100 - 150
473. SAMUEL WARD, JR. American revolutionary, raised a company
and served at the Siege of Boston; joined Benedict Arnold’s Canadian
expedition, during which he was taken prisoner in Quebec. Exchanged
in 1775, serving in Valley Forge and as lieutenant colonel under Sullivan in 1779. A.L.S. “Sam Ward”, 2pp. legal folio, Newport, Aug. 3,
1789, to a gentleman, in part: “...Tho I have made you fully acquainted
with my ideas respecting the [ship] Washington yet I will repeat them
here again...The repair of the Hull should be thorough - her main deck
raised...to her quarter deck...a compleat new suit of sails...I should
think the ship fit to make two voyages...”. Significant foldtears, repaired with archival tape. Overall good condition.
$150 - 200
479. GOV. THOMAS HUTCHINSON’S TENANT IS WARNED OUT OF
JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND Unusual A.L.S. “Isaac Peirce” 2pp. legal
folio, Jamestown, [R.I.], July 15, 1771 to Edward Hull, President of the
town council of Jamestown reacting to the town’s desire to “warn out”
Peirce who was not considered a resident of the town. Peirce defends
his right to live in the town: “...I am here by Virtue of a lease from his
Excellency Thomas Hutchinson Esq. of Boston, of Good Land (whose
Right or fee in or to the same I am Determined to Support & Defend as
far as is Lawful…Sir I am Determined not to Depart the Town ... If you
Had been Pleased to Visit Mr Hutchinson…I make no doubt he would
have answered in the most Explicit manner and you beyond Dispute if
you were a man of Sense...You are willing & ready to receive the Tax of
Mr. Hutchinson’s farm & my Stock for the Benefit of the Town and would
if it was in your power deprive him of Letting his farm to who he pleases
& me from Improving of it ... I was not born on this Island but the King’s
first Representative in New England has given me his Word he would
Support me on it & it is my Opinion it will Puzzle you to get me off...”.
The lands in question were likely part of a 1737 purchase by Hutchinson
from his in-laws, Andrew Oliver and Mary Sanford (Hutchinson had married their daughter Margaret in 1734). Hutchinson leased the farms to
tenants like Peirce and controlled the property until 1780 when the State
of Rhode Island seized his property as was their policy for lands owned
by Loyalists.
$200 - 300
474. ARTEMAS WARD (1727 - 1800) American Revolutionary general, commander-in-chief of American forces at Cambridge before appointment of George Washington. Bold signature clipped from a letter,
mounted to ca. 1865 page bearing his biography. Fine. $150 - 200
475. JAMES WILSON (1742 - 1798) Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, which he helped to frame, also a
member of the Continental Congress. partly-printed D.S. “Wilson”, 1p.
oblong 8vo., Carlisle, Oct. 27, 1771, a summons signed by Wilson as
attorney on verso. Very clean vertical split with slight loss thereat, not
$200 - 300
affecting Wilson’s bold signature.
476. WILLIAM WILLIAMS (1731-1811) Signer of the Declaration of
Independence and member of the Continental Congress. Manuscript
D.S. 1p. 4to., Groton, Conn., Nov. 6, 1783 as Justice of the Peace for
New London County, Conn., certifying “...that Mr. Silas Henry late of
Groton deceased inlisted in AD 1777 a Soldier in Col. Sherburn’s Regiment for three Years in the Line of Connecticut continental service
and served until discharged...Please to pay or deliver unto the Public
Securities that are allowed by the States to Silas Henry deceased for
his Services while in the Continental Service...”. Likely ordered to support the family of the deceased. Usual folds, else very good.$200 300
480. SHAY’S REBELLION Newspaper, The Connecticut Gazette, New
London, Apr. 25, 1778, 4pp. sm. folio, bearing on page three a proclamation signed in type by John Hancock repealing a Massachusetts resolution offering a reward for the apprehension of Daniel Shays, Luke
Day, Adam Wheeler and Levi Parsons. Beneath, Connecticut Gov. Samuel
Huntington likewise repeals his state’s resolution which likewise called
for their arrests. Fold splits and foxing, still good. In 1788 a general
amnesty was granted to the rebels. Although most of the condemned
men were either pardoned or had their death sentences commuted, two
of the condemned men, John Bly and Charles Rose, were hanged on December 6, 1787.
$100 - 150
477. MARINUS WILLETT (1740 - 1830) American soldier, Sherriff
and Mayor of New York, and a leader of the Sons of Liberty of NY, with
Washington and Sullivan and a commander of forces in the Mohawk
Valley. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. extreme oblong 8vo., New York, June
4, 1795, an arrest warrant boldly signed on verso: “Not found M. Willett, Sheff”. Folds with some separations thereon, toning and wear,
still generally good condition.
$75 - 100
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The War Between the States
Signed two weeks before Gettyburg
481. AMBROSE P. HILL (1825 - 1865) Confederate lieutenant general who led Hill’s Light Division through the battles of Cedar Mountain,
Antietam and Chancellorsville, led the III Corps at
Gettysburg, killed in the final defense of Petersburg. Rare war-date A.E.S. in his typically very
small hand, cut from a larger document, written in
response to a Apr. 24, 1863 request sent from
Camp Winder Hospital in Richmond that Sgt. J. H.
Poindexter, on duty at that place, be allowed to
transfer to Raleigh. Beneath, and aide replies from
Hill’s 2nd Corps headquarters on May 15, 1863
returning the request. In his own hand, the great
general notes: “Diapd. The man appears to be in
perfect health and I disapprove the mode of his
application. A. P. Hill”. Good contrast with almost no fading as one would usually see with adversity paper and iron
gall ink. Professionally mounted to an archival backing and very good.
$2,500 - 3,000
482. 1861 SAM HOUSTON SECESSION BROADSIDE Excessively rare broadside, 1p., 5 1/2” x 10
1/2”., Austin: [printer unknown], headed: “REPORT. COMMITTEE ROOM, January 31st, 1861”, a response to the Texas Committee on Secession from Houston in his capacity as Executive. The top of
the broadside bears a report by Texas Secession Convention committeemen to the President of the
Secession Convention O. M. Roberts sending Gov. Houston’s response to their meeting with him discussing a secession referendum. Houston’s reply, also signed in type, is printed beneath, in part:
“...Getlemen [sic]: The Executive has had the honor to learn at your hands, of the passage of a resolution
by the Convention assembled, expressing a desire on the part of that body to ‘act in harmony with the
different departments of our State Government,’ upon matters touching with our Federal relations...”.
Houston, not a willing secessionist, nevertheless understood the will of the majority and political expediency, and continued: “...I can assure you, gentlemen, that whatever will conduce to the welfare of
our people will have my warmest and most fervent wishes. And when the voice of the people of Texas
has been declared...no citizen will be more ready to yield obedience to its will, or to risk his all in its
defence, than myself. Their fate is my fate, their fortune is my fortune, their destiny is my destiny, be
it prosperity or gloom, as of old, I am with my country...”. On Feb. 1, 1861 elected delegates met in
convention and authorized secession from the United States, and Texas became a charter member of
the Confederacy a month later. Houston was ultimately evicted from office shortly thereafter for refusing to take an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy. Some folds at the corners, else very good.
$3,000 - 4,000
Vindictive Jefferson Davis' quote:
"Vengeance is mine saith the Lord and I will repay"
483. JEFFERSON DAVIS (1808 - 1889) President of the Confederacy who led his armies beyond the surrender at Appomattox. Fine A.Q.S. on a small sheet: “‘Vengeance is mine saith the
Lord and I will repay’ Jefferson Davis 21st April 1882”. Fine. Sold
with a Feb. 17, 1864 $50.00 C.S.A. bill, some foxed spots. The
same year, Davis proclaimed to a Southern audience: “...Our
cause was so just, so sacred, that had I known all that has come
to pass, had I known all that was to come to be inflicted upon
me, all that my country was to suffer...I would do it all over
$1,200 - 1,400
again...”.
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484. JUNIUS DANIEL (1828-1864) Career military officer, serving in the U.S.
Army, then in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War, as a brigadier
general. His troops were instrumental in the Confederates’ success at the first day
of at Gettysburg. On July 1, 1863, Daniel’s Brigade repeatedly attacked the Union
positions on McPherson’s Ridge, eventually driving off the Union brigade of Col.
Roy Stone. Daniel’s men suffered the greatest losses of any brigade in the corps
on the first day of the battle. During the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House on
May 12, 1864, Daniel led his brigade in a fierce counterattack on the “Mule Shoe”
(also known as the “Bloody Angle”), trying to recapture the important position from
elements of the Army of the Potomac, which had captured it at dawn. He was
struck in the abdomen by a Minié ball, inflicting a mortal wound. He died the next
day in a field hospital. His body was taken to Halifax and buried in the old colonial
cemetery. Unknown to Daniel, Robert E. Lee had recommended his promotion to
major general just prior to his death. Excessively rare signature “Junius Daniel Halifax NC” cut from an 1850 West Point autograph book kept by fellow cadet William
T. Magruder…ironically killed at Gettysburg in the assault on McPherson’s Ridge!
A few ink lines around, but not touching, the signature, else fine.$2,000 - 3,000
An excessively rare war-dated letter
485. SAMUEL K. ZOOK (1823 - 1863) Union brigadier general who commanded a
regiment on the Peninsula, mortally wounded leading his men at Gettysburg. Very rare
war-date A.L.S. “S. K. Zook” with initialed postscript as Colonel of the 57th N.Y.V. on
N.Y. Quartermaster General’s Dept. letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 13, 1862 to Surgeon Gen. S. O. Vanderpoel. Zook mentions that he has learned that Dr. Leach of his
regiment has resigned, and that with the consolidation of Col. Weeks’ regiment with the 12th
N.Y. Vols., Surgeon Burky[?] will be freed for service. That being the case, Zook asks that Burky
be appointed Surgeon of his 57th Regiment. He adds in his postscript: “I am here on sick
leave - having had another attack of rheumatism”. Fine.
$2,000 - 3,000
486. WILLIAM WIRT ALLEN (1835 - 1894) Confederate major general who commanded
a brigade of cavalry with Wheeler at Atlanta, also wounded at Perryville.Rare war-date
A.E.S. on the verso of a manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., “Graham Station, N.C.”, Apr. 17, 1865,
a medical certificate of disability issued to Pvt. W. A. Lipscomb and signed by two surgeons.
On the verso, Allen approves the discharge: “Headquarters Allen’s Div. April 18th/65 Approved & respectfully forwarded. Wm. W. Allen Brig. Gen. Com”. Some stains and a few
tiny holes generally not affecting the endorsement, also endorsed by Capt. D. P. Forney,
a Col. D. Blakey, and E. L. Lewis. Of particular interest is the fact that Allen endorses this
document a full nine days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox!
$300 - 400
487. J. STANNARD BAKER Union cavalry officer and a member of the Secret Service,
cousin of Lafayette C. Baker, head of that organization. Wounded and captured while
fighting Wade Hampton’s cavalry in Sept., 1864 and spent five months as a prisoner in
Richmond’s Libby Prison. Rare war-date D. S. “J. Stannard Baker”, 1p. oblong 8vo., “Head
Quarters, 1st D. C. Cavalry”, Great Bridge, Va., April 11, 1864”, in full: “Guards & Patrols,
Will pass Major [Daniel S.] Curtis & Capt. [Edward T.] Sandford of this command to Norfolk and return this day.” Near fine
$200 - 300
488. LAFAYETTE C. BAKER (1826 - 1868) Union spy and chief of the Federal Secret
Service who had an amazing career, including convincing Jefferson Davis he would act
as a double-agent, promoted to brigadier general, and in charge of the pursuit of Booth
and his co-conspirators. War-date A.L.S. as Chief of Detective Police on very rare “National Detective Police Department” letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Aug. 21, 1862, to
the Chief of Gen. John Wool’s staff, in part: “...The bearer of this is the wife of Capt. Green
of the 2nd Cavalry (Regulars). Mrs. G desires to go to Fortress Monroe to visit her husband. I would esteem it a particular favor if you would obtain for her the Sequence pass.
Your connections in relation to the Leesburg matter has been promptly attended to...”.
Folds, very good.
$800 - 1,200
The early Secret Service is quickly armed
489. LAFAYETTE C. BAKER Rare war-date A. L. S. “L. C. Baker”, 1p. 8vo., “Office, Provost
Marshal, War Department, Washington City, Sep. 14, 1863 to Capt. Daniel S. Curtis, Co.
B, 1st District of Columbia Cavalry. In part: “...You will send to this office immediately 20
mounted men with pistols no sabers or carbines...”. Written shortly after Baker formed
Curtis’ unit as part of the newly formed National Detective Police (the original Secret Service). No doubt this order was issued in order to apprehend a citizen, perhaps a spy, as
“no sabers or carbines” were required. Fine.
$600 - 700
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494. EDWARD R. CANBY (1817 - 1873) Union major general who
commanded the Department of New Mexico stopping Sibley’s assault
on California. He later commanded the assault on Mobile and after the
war was killed by Modoc Indians. Partly-printed D.S. 2pp. oblong 4to.,
[n.p., c. Jan. 1868], an “Abstract of Payments made by J. W. Nicholls,
Paymaster...”. Signed and endorsed by Canby at bottom: “Examined &
approved Edw. Canby M Genl”. Payments appear to be for a court martial
as the entries include judge advocates, “Clerk Mil. Com.”, “CIVIL WAR
Witness”, and the like. A few marginal tears, expected folds, else very
good.
$150 - 200
490. JOHN BATCHELDER - GETTYSBURG HISTORIAN
JOHN
BATCHELDER (1825-1894) Portrait and landscape painter, lithographer,
and photographer, best known as the leading historian of the Battle of
Gettysburg. He was a dominant factor in the preservation and memorialization of the battlefield in the latter part of the century. A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.,
Hyde Park, Mar. 12, 1888, in small part: “...I suppose it is time order the
wire for our fence if we contemplate erecting it this spring...”. Bachelder
then expends a full page defining his thoughts on construction and dimension of the fence. On page two, we are presented with a 7/8 page illustration of the fence with measurements and closing with “Table of
distance according to my map...”. With a second A.L.S. “Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association” letterhead, , Hyde Park, Apr. 7, 1889 Hon.
E. McPherson: “...Can you tell me how I can learn the names of the members of the next congress...” with McPherson’s response; with “The Last
Hours of Lincoln” exhibit announcement, 4pp., 5” x 8,”, Bachelder invites
the public to view the painting which is presented here in printed form
with a key of the 47 persons who viewed Lincoln on his deathbed. Although tragic, Lincoln’s assassination created opportunities for entrepreneurs such as Bachelder who arranged for everyone who visited the dying
president to have their photographs taken at Brady’s studio. From those
images, Bachelder created a design for a monumental painting and hired
Alonzo Chappell to complete the canvas. Printed copies of the scene were
sold by subscription. All very good condition.
$200 - 300
495. JAMES B. CARR (1828 - 1895) Union brigadier general who led
a regiment at Second Bull Run and in the Peninsula, his troops also bore
the brunt of Pickett’s assault at Gettysburg. Fine content war-date A.L.S.
adding his general’s rank, on “Head Quarters Exterior Line Defenses”
letterhead, Yorktown, Va., July 6, 1864 to N.Y. Congressman J. A. Griswold. In part: “...I see by Friday’s Washington Chronicle that the senate
has confirmed my nomination for Brigadier General…please accept my
sincere thanks. I hope and trust that my conduct on the battle field may
be such as to merit your approval and reflect credit on the beautiful city
[Troy, New York] which I have the honor to represent…”. After his nomination Carr commanded a brigade of Black troops in the Army of the
James and was brevetted major general at the end of the war. Large chip
at upper left corner with no loss of text, else very good. $200 - 300
491. PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893) Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter that started the Civil War. He
also led with distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. War-date A.N.S. with initials “G. T. B” penciled on the bottom of a
South-Western Telegraph Company message form, 1p. 8vo., Richmond,
March 3, 1861 bearing a message from Gen. Samuel Cooper advising
Beauregard to “...accept all twelve months companies that arm & equip
themselves...”. Beauregard pencils his order at bottom: “Teleg to Govrs. of
Tenn. Miss Ala. Louisa. Also to Memphis … & Capt Adams at Memphis
G.T.B.”. Beauregard would soon be en route to Tennessee where he would
assume command at Pittsburgh Landing (Shiloh) after the death of Albert
Sidney Johnston. Usual folds, light toning at right margin, small chip at
upper right not affecting text, else very good.
$300 - 400
496. SILAS CASEY (1807-1882) Union major general and author of
infantry tactics widely used by both sides in the conflict. Good content
war-date A.L.S. as major general, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Feb. 22, 1864
to a lady: “...I have enclosed a short extract from my report on the battle
of Fair Oaks...”. Fine. Casey’s brilliant leadership of a division engaged
in the early battle was instrumental in the Union defeat of the over-confident force he encountered.
$75 - 100
497. FRANCIS M. COCKRELL (1834 - 1915) Confederate brigadier general captured at Vicksburg and later returned to fight under Hood at Atlanta. Good political content A.L.S. “F.M. Cockrell” on U.S. Senate letterhead,
1p. 4to, Washington, Jan. 31, 1892 to a General Porter regarding various
matters before the Senate. In part: “...War is a failure. I never had the remotest idea they could bring on war. Although many seemed war inclined.
Townsend Library bill will forwd to comtee on Library - am not on it... Legislation progressing very slowly...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
492. HARRY H. BEECHER (1806 - 1889) Civil War surgeon attached to
the 114th Regiment, New York State Volunteers, distinguished himself
in the Battle of Pleasant Hill. He would later author several important
books on Civil War history. Interesting A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo., May 5, 1870,
Norwich, New York. Beecher goes into extensive detail describing the
problems he incurred publishing his acclaimed volume The History of
the 114th Regiment, in small part: “...I was upon the point of sending
you a copy of my Record of the 114th...I have several styles of my work
with prices as follows: Cloth - $2.50...I expected to have a uniform cloth
edition of about 450 pages at $2.50; but I soon found that I could not
compose the matter...so I increased it to its present size, adding also
the plates which were not presently considered and extended by nearly
one-quarter the actual cost. A price was named and advertised and subscribed to at $3.00 per copy...over 2000 copies but have not been able
to deduce much money in the enterprise as yet, one or two rascally
agents having appropriated quite an amount of my money...”. Beecher
continues to try to sell the recipient the cloth bindings and pages from
un-fabricated books and unbound editions for 27 cents per copy: “...I
have proud satisfaction of knowing that my feeble efforts have proved
acceptable to the gallant men of my Regiment and their friends for
whom will benefit. Copies of the record have found its way transported
to other lands and the islands across the sea...”. Ironically, Beecher’s
“acclaimed” volume would not receive a proper printing and distribution
until 1908, nineteen years after his death! Toned at folds, else very good,
$100 - 150
498. SAMUEL COOPER (1798 - 1876) Highest ranking Confederate
general during the Civil War. Signed General Orders No. 41, 4pp. 8vo.,
Dec. 11, 1852 dealing with the General Court Martial in New York of
Asst. Surgeon Lyman H. Stone on the charges of conduct unbecoming
of an officer and conduct to the prejudice of good order. Stone is accused of striking 1st Lt. H.B. Schroeder in the head “whilst he… was
looking in an opposite direction, and was in the act of eating his breakfast…”.
$100 - 150
499. JOHN A. DIX (1798 - 1879) Union major general most remembered for his threat to shoot anyone hauling down the American flag,
and his suppression of the bloody New York draft riots. War-date A.D.S.,
1p. oblong 8vo., Yorktown, Dec. 22 [1862], to Maj. Gen. Erasmus D.
Keyes showing Dix’s “compassionate” side”: “...The inmates of the Lunatic Asylum should be supplied with prisoners’[?] but not with full rations...”. Stamp docket, very good.
$100 - 150
500. JAMES B. EADS (1820 - 1887) American engineer and inventor
responsible for the Union’s quickly-built fleet of ironclads, delivering
them in 65 days. Fine content A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., New York, May 11, 1867,
in part: “...[I] regretted that you could not be present at the testing of
the steam gun carriage...as it proved entirely successful...I was relieved
from any obligation contained in my proposition for constructing
it...there are several members of the Engineer Corps of the Army who
desire to witness it...the gun was fired 4 times in less than 5 minutes,
and can be fired, I am sure every 45 seconds - 55 lb. charges were used
with solid shot...”. Fine condition.
$300 - 400
493. BRANCH, LAWRENCE O`BRYAN (1820 - 1862) Confederate
brigadier general who commanded forces at New Bern and later joined
Jackson to fight at the Seven Days’, Second Bull Run, Harpers Ferry, and
Antietam where he died in action.D.S. as president of the Raleigh and
Gaston Railroad Company, 1p. oblong 4to., North Carolina, May 26,
1853, a stock certificate for the above mentioned railroad for thirty
shares. Folds, ink stain on verso, otherwise very good.
$100 - 150
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501. DAVID MCMURTIE GREGG (1833-1916) Union brigadier general who distinguished himself in one of the war’s most important cavalry
clashes at Gettyburg, and served with Grant at Richmond. A.L.S. 1p, 8vo., Reading, Nov. 8 1887, approving of articles which had appeared in the
Century Magazine: “...so very many years have passed since the close of the War of the Rebellion, that memories of its incidents are much dimmed
with those who took an active part in it... the present happy and prosperous condition of our country is full and satisfactory reward to the old soldiers...” Near fine.
$150 - 200
502. WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK (1824 - 1886) Union major general severely wounded facing Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg, also active at
Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. War date signature and sentiment, May 4, 1862 on a small slip removed from a letter adding “Brig
$100 - 150
Genl Comg Brig” Fine.
503. WILLIAM J. HARDEE (1815-1873) Confederate lieutenant general who led his corps at Shiloh and Atlanta, and attempted to halt Sherman’s
March to the Sea. Fine content war-date A.L.S. as major general, 1p. 4to., Tupelo, July 21, 1862 in which Hardee makes an effort to have a P.O.W.
captain, a brother of a Confederate officer, cared for and possibly paroled. In part: “...I rec’d yesterday a telegram from Major N. P. Chambliss who
is at Gainesville, requesting me to telegraph the President to permit a friend to see his brother, and to put his brother on parole until he recovers
from his wound. I did not want to trouble the President...[I chose to] write you and request you, if possible, to see Capt. Chambliss 2nd. U.S. Cavalry,
and to provide as far as possible...for his comfort. The Major is an officer of merit & character...At last, the movement on Chattanooga has been resolved...”. The recipient’s name has been excised from the lower-left corner, else very good. Capt. William P. Chambliss was indeed paroled and
would survive the war, serving in the army until 1886. We were not able to locate a “N. P. Chambliss”, but one “N. R. Chambliss” enlisted as a major
and served as a staff officer, but his fate is unknown.
$700 - 900
Hardee negotiates the sale of cotton...to the enemy!
504. WILLIAM J. HARDEE Incredible war-date L.S., 2pp. 4to., “Head Quarters, Department of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida”, Charleston,
Jan. 24, 1865 to the Union commander at Beaufort, S. C., Gen. Rufus Saxton offering to trade with the enemy! In part: “...I have determined to
authorize the sale of cotton within the limits of my department to any agent or agents who may be empowered to act under your authority, or that
of the Federal fort, at such prices as may be hereafter agreed upon by the contracting parties. Having received a communication from Mr. C. S. Fuller
on this subject…in which reference to you is made, I have thought proper…to make known to you and through you…of my decisions in this matter.
Mr. Theodore D. Wagner is authorized to effect the sale of cotton…and I desire him to meet Mr. Fuller…on Saturday, the 28th…at some point on
the South side of the Salkehatchie River for the purpose named…”. After losing Georgia and South Carolina to Sherman’s troops, Hardee realized
that the Federal onslaught could not be stopped, and in an effort to help feed his troops he decided to sell cotton to the North! Written on a political
election form used as adversity paper. Near fine.
$300 - 400
505. JOSEPH HOLT (1807 - 1894) Union Judge Advocate General empowered to suspend the writ of habeus corpus, tried Fitz-John Porter and
the Lincoln assassins. War-date A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., War Department, Washington, Feb. 18, 1861, to President James Buchanan, in part: “...I submit to
your consideration the enclosed letter [not present] from Genl. Wrightman & think its statements will relieve your mind of all doubt as to the propriety
of the course pursued in withholding Capt. Schaeffer’s commission. Rafferty’s appointment has been sent to Senator Thompson...”. Boldly written
and fine.
$100 - 150
506. JOHN BELL HOOD (1831 - 1879) Confederate Lieutenant General who led the “Texas Brigade” at Second Bull Run and Antietam, and under
Longstreet at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Chickamauga, where he lost a limb. Scarce signature “John B. Hood” and pre-war rank as Brevet
Second Lieutenant of Infantry, cut from a document. A bit closely-cut, slight toning, else a very good and most affordable example. $200 - 300
507. JOSEPH HOOKER (1814 - 1879) Union major general who commanded the Army of the Potomac only to be defeated at the hands of Stonewall
Jackson at Chancellorsville. A.L.S. “J. Hooker” adding rank, 2pp. 4to., Sonoma Cal., Dec. 29, 1851. In part: “...I request that I may be furnished with
a copy of the proceedings of a General Court Martial commenced in this place…I was not furnished with a copy of the order until after the departure
of the steamer of the 15th…”. Very good.
$200 - 300
Defending Federal forts at Key West
508. EDWARD B. HUNT (1822 - 1863) Union officer stationed at Key West, who, at the outbreak of the Civil War aided in preventing the forts of
southern Florida from falling into Confederate hands. While at Key West, he devised a submarine projectile, known as the sea-miner. Transferred
to New York, he continued his experiments with the device and was killed in the process. Good content war-date A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo., Ft. Taylor, Key
West, June 8, 1861 to a friend in Boston, in part: “...We are almost daily seeing or partaking in movements bearing on the war. We have got past by
some months the time when Ft. Y was in danger of seizure or immediate attack...While our people were supine & incredulous, we knew that we
were marked for a raid - But we were at last so far reinforced. I had so fully enclosed ... the Fort that I again could lay down with a sense of serenity
- Since then, I have been preparing for ulterior defense ... Now I am working on to create such a resisting power that should England join the fray
against us we could make a good resistance - I have now over 150 men...& I am chief beaver. This is quite a charge especially as I have to provide
all their work, & see to its perfect execution...We have of course been much interested in Ft. Pickens matters. I believe from the indications known,
that Jeff Davis has withdrawn the best troops from there, leaving only[?] 5000 & taking the same for Va. operations - I do not expect an attack to
be made on Ft. P. now. the policy being to fight the battle in Va....”. In fact Fort Pickens was one of only a few southern forts to remain in Union
hands throughout the war. He continues: “...I imagine considerable fighting has been going on in the poor Old Dominion & I am looking for the next
news with much interest & some apprehension — I have faith in Scott...but there is much substance to the opposing army...The Queen’s proclamation
is I think a big John Bell blunder & is not without dangerous significance - but the C.S. will hardly get any material aid out of it. I question whether
the Northern enthusiasm will survive reverses & England helping the C.S. but it will I think sustain our own camp...for a year or more - I do not look
to the suppression of this rebellion in less than a year anyway, for it is very deeply seated & thousands have committed all, even to their necks on
this move & these will hold out desperately. But time will clear our sky in woe way & we must work & wait. I am seeing daily almost Steamers their
officers coming & going relative to blockade duty...P>”. Usual folds, light soiling, else very good. Together with LORENZO THOMAS A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.,
Washington, Oct 23, 1865. Toned from glue mounting, usual folds. Two pieces.
$150 - 200
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517. ALFRED M. SCALES (1827 - 1892) Confederate major general who
led a regiment at the Seven days’ and Fredericksburg, and took over Pender’s command at Gettysburg where he was severely wounded. A.L.S.
2pp. 8vo., on House of Representatives letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Washington,
May 3, 1884, in part: “...I want you to be certain to get all the corn grounds
in corn that you possibly can...The only fault I have found of you is that
you are so afraid of corn grounds...Make Williams & the negroes if possible
take in what they wanted. You ought to have at least 75 or 100 barrels...I
still think you have lost money by not selling yr tobacco...try to get all yr
tobacco crop in time...”. Some spotting to top half of first page, folds and
light toning, overall good to very good.
$150 - 200
509. EDWARD JOHNSON (1816 - 1873) Confederate major general
who served with distinction in the Valley campaign of 1862. Led
Stonewall Jackson’s old division at Gettysburg, the Wilderness, and Spotsylvania where he was captured while defending the “Bloody Angel”.
After release captured again at Nashville and imprisoned for the duration
of the war. War-date A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], quite illegible
but in small part: “...The new...will be detained immediately and will report to Mr. Kemble...as the blacksmith...”. Signed “Brgdr Col. Johnson”.
With an A.E.S. on verso by GARNETT ANDREWS, Thomas J. Jackson’s
acting assistant adjutant general, being a list of officers from various
company’s including Robertson’s, Woods, and so on. Very good condition.
$300 - 400
518. WINFIELD SCOTT (1786 - 1866) Soldier and military tactician
who gained prominance as a national hero during the War of 1812. He
succeeded to the command of the U.S. Army in 1841 and was hailed as
the greatest military leader of his time following his handling of the
Mexican War. Signature and closing penned on a small sheet, mounted.
Very good.
$75 - 100
510. (JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON) (1807 - 1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps
best remembered for his stubborn defense of Atlanta and his resistance
to Sherman's March to the Sea. Carte-de-visite photograph, an image
of Johnston in American uniform, backstamp by McAllister Brother,
Philadelphia pasted over a printed backstamp.
$75 - 100
519. WINFIELD SCOTT Partly-printed D.S., “Winfield Scott”, 1p, oblong
12mo., Washington, Aug. 4, 1852, a check for $300 drawn on the Corcoran & Riggs bank. Slit cancellation not affecting text, minor mounting
remnants on verso, else very good.
$100 - 150
511. THOMAS JORDAN (1819 - 1895) Confederate brigadier general
who served under Beauregard at Fisrt Bull Run, and later under Johnston
at Shiloh. War-date A.L.S. “Brig. Gen. Jordan Chief of Staff” and signed
on behalf of Brig. Gen. Johnson Hagood, 1p. 8vo., “Head Qrs. Adams
Run”, Apr. 4, 1863 to a fellow general. Jordan sends a reply to a “misstatement of facts” which had been published in “The Courier”, adding:
“...As his vindication involves allusions to the orders under which he
acted, I have thought it proper to submit the paper to you before allowing it to go into the public prints...” Light wear at margins, else very
good.
$100 - 150
520. JOHN SEDGWICK (1813 - 1864) Union major general wounded
at Antietam and Glendale, fought at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg,
killed by a sharpshooter while claiming the Confederates wouldn’t be
able to hit an elephant at such a distance. Signature “J. Sedgwick” on
a narrow slip of paper closely-cut from a muster roll. Very good.
$100 - 150
521. JOHN SEDGWICK Signature “J. Sedgwick” on a narrow slip of
paper closely cut from a muster roll. Very good.
$100 - 150
512. (ALEXANDER R. LAWTON) (1818 - 1896) Confederate brigadier
general who led with distinction at Cedar Mountain, Second Bull Run, and
Antietam, where he was severely wounded. Pair of war-date secretarially-signed documents relating to General A. R. Lawton. The first is
partly-printed 1p. 12mo., on “The Southern Telegraph Companies” lettersheet, Richmond, [n. d.] to Quartermaster Major Massengale, Army of
the Tennessee, in full: “Assertion and report the present location of Capt.
B and Palmer A. Q. M.”. Major paper loss at upper left corner. Included is
a copy letter 1p. oblong 8vo., Augusta, Ga., Sept. 6, 1864, from Gen.
Lawton to Quartermaster Maj. H. T. Harris, in full: “You will be ordered to
remain on duty with transportation Dept. inform Maj. Massengale.”. Unless otherwise noted, minor soiling, overall very good.
$75 - 100
522. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN (1820-1891) Union major general declared by the press to be “insane”, he led his army in their March to the
Sea, taking Atlanta, Savannah and Columbia along the way. A.L.S. adding
rank as “General”, on both sides of a 16mo. correspondence card, St.
Louis, Nov. 6, 1885. In part: “...I regret that I cannot fill up and sign your
handsome card pure and simple...it would be folly for me to enroll my
name as a member of your favored club...construe me as waiving the
honorand privilege of the Tuxedo Club...”. Stained on recto, else very
good. The Tuxedo Club is a fine New Jersey country club founded in
1885 by tobacco millionaire Pierre Lorillard.
$200 - 300
513. WILLIAM MAHONE AND DAVID A. WEISIGER WILLIAM MAHONE
(1826 - 1895) Confederate major general who fought at Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and The Crater; Lee granted him a battlefield promotion at The Crater. War-date signed endorsement adding
rank as brigadier general, [Rappahannock River, Oct. 31, 1863], a Commutation of Rations on official C.S.A. form issued to a member of the
12th Virginia. Also signed by 12th Va. Col. DAVID A. WEISIGER(18181899). Weisiger four times commanded the brigade and was promoted
to brigadier general in honor of his leadership at the Battle of the Crater.
$200 - 300
523. GEORGE AUGUSTUS STONE (1834-1901) Civil War Union Brevet
Brigadier General. SBold signature on slip of paper, “Geo. A. Stone Brvt.
Brig. Gen. N.I.V”. Light toning to margins, otherwise very good.$40 - 60
524. ALFRED H. TERRY (1827-1890) Union brigadier general at the
First Bull Run, Petersburg and Richmond, he was also commander of the
expedition leading to George Custer’s death at the Little Big Horn. Good
content war-date A.L.S. “Alfred H. Terry’ as brevet major general, 1p.
4to., “Near Richmond”, Oct. 5, 1864 to Capt. S. Atwill commanding the
7th Conn. Vols. Terry writes, n part: “...I cannot rest satisfied until I have
expressed to you the very great gratification which I feel at the manner
in which you have brought your regiment out of the unfortunate condition into which it fell...and also for the able and gallant manner in which
you handled the late reconnaissance toward Richmond. You know how
much at heart I have the welfare and reputation of my old regiment...I
esteem your personal character and military ability...” Extremely light
toning, else fine condition.
$200 - 300
514. (NEBRASKA TERRITORY) Manuscript D.S., 1p., 4to., Fort Leavenworth, June 16, 1856, a signed requisition from Quartermaster
EBENEZER S. SIBLEY to Captain L. Van Vleit at Fort Lookout [Nebraska
Territory] for “7 [tar] paulins Gutta Percha”, boldly signed at bottom. Both
Sibley and Van Vleit continued to serve in the Army through the Civil
War: Sibley served as the assistant to the Quartermaster-General in
Washington D.C., and Van Vleit was in charge of General Grant’s ammunition train at the Battle of Vicksburg. Signature lightly brushed,
toned at one margin, else very good.
$75 - 100
525. JACOB THOMPSON (1810 - 1885) Confederate politician who
first warned of the planned relief of Fort Sumter, served under Beauregard and Pemberton, and later was sent by Davis to Canada to prepare
subversive acts such as the St. Albans Raid and the burning of New York.
A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., docketed on envlope Dec. 1858 during his term
as Secretary of the Interior] to President James Buchanan, in part: “...I do
not think Mr. Corning [?] has written anything about Mr. Granger. I remember him once speaking to me in relation to Mr. Granger. I do not
think think he made the specific charge that he voted for, or supported
his appointment. I send you two letters [not included] on file now...I
know nothing of the writer of either letter...”. With original envelope from
the House of Representatives, very good condition.
$200 - 300
515. FRANCIS W. PICKENS War-date A.E.S. on the verso of a letter sent to
him by T. Ladson Webb. Jr., 1p. 4to., Charleston, July 5, 1861, reading in
part: “...During the month of June I made application to you for a commission
in the Engr. Corps of the State of South Carolina...”. On verso Pickens dockets
the letter: “The Confederate Govt. have taken charge of Engineer department
appointed Major Tiffin[?] chief of the Corps with authority to appoint applicant - apply to him. F.W.P.” Light toning, else very good.
$100 - 150
516. DAVID D. PORTER (1813 - 1891) Union admiral who received
the surrenders of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and was indispensable in
the siege and subsequent Union victory at Vicksburg. Manuscript L.S.
2pp. 8vo., Washington, Oct. 28, 1889 declining to attend the wedding
of the daughter of a fellow naval officer. Very good.
$75 - 100
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A war-date order: "Prevent the unnecessary
riding of horses by the men..."
530. AMEL W. WHIPPLE (1816 - 1863) Union major general who led a
division in the defense of Washington, at Fredericksburg, and at Chancellorsville where he was mortally wounded.Scarce A.L.S. “A. W. Whipple”
as Captain of Topographical Engineers, 3pp. 4to., Detroit, June 10, 1858
to the Clerk of Works at Sackets Harbor, N.Y. In part: “...I am glad you
hve sicceeded so satisfactorily with the work; and will shortly finish...I
am desirous of seeing the end of the jobs on Lake Ontario...I ought perhaps to caution you not to leave any point until you see the works,
placed under your charge, in such good order as to require nothing further for some time to come...please execute the work without awaiting
orders. Enclosed are five hundred dollars Treasury Notes...” A few foxed
spots in tyext, folds, else very good.
$250 - 350
526. EDWARD DORR
TRACY (1833 - 1863)
Confederate brigadier
general who fought at
First Bull Run and later
served in Wheeler’s
19th Alabama. Tracy
served in Eastern Tennessee prior to participating in the Vicksburg
campaign, where he
was mortally wounded
at Port Gibson. Excessively rare war-date
A.D.S. “E. D. Tracy” as
Assistant
Adjutant
General under Joseph
Wheeler, 1p. legal folio,
Qrs
Cavalry
“Hd
Brigade”, Holly Springs,
Miss., July 23, 1862,
headed “General Order
No. 2”. Acting under
Wheeler’s authority,
Tracy orders: “...Commanders of Regiments
will furnish morning
Reports at this Office
every Wednesday and Saturday morning, including a report of the number, kind & condition of Arms, and amount & condition of ammunition
per man...state whether or not the horses of the Regiments have been
thoroughly groomed for at least one hour both morning & evening...regularly fed & watered...prevent the unnecessary riding of horses by the
men...when a halt is ordered to rest, the men must be immediately required to dismount...”. The reasons for Tracy’s orders are obvious:
horses were literally more important to the command than the men who
rode them, and their good care was essential to ensure readiness for
combat. One tiny hole at left margin affects one letter of text, light soiling, overall very good.
$1,000 - 1,500
531. JOHN H. WINDER (1800 - 1865) Confederate brigadier general
and commander of the Confederate Libby Prison, Belle Isle and the notorious prison at Andersonville. He escaped the hangman, dying just before
war’s end. Rare war-date A.E.S. on verso of a letter from an unnamed
sender, 1p. oblong 12mo., [n.p., n.d.], regarding the examination of some
tobacco in storage. Endorsed on verso: “Provost Marshall Jn. H. Winder
BG”. Folds with toning, signature weak, overall just good. $150 - 200
532. JOHN H. WINDER War-date A.D.S. on a thin strip of paper, [n.p.
but likely Richmond, n.d.], a pass for Thomas C. Reynolds, in full: “Thos.
C. Reynolds Lt. Gov. of Virginia, wife, white servant maid Pass Albemarle
$150 - 200
& elsewhere Jno. H. Winder Brig Genl”. Very good.
533. JOHN WITHERS Confederate Asst. Adjutant General, a U.S. Army
officer who resigned to serve the Confederacy.Good content war-date
A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Richmond, Dec. 20, 1861 to Col. Campbell in Shepardsville, NC. In part: “...We have nothing new here - everybody is in the
same state of expectancy of McClellan’s advance that has existed these
three months. G. W. Smith, Whiting, Beauregard and Joe Johnston are all
anxious for him to come to Richmond as fast as he can...”. Fine, sold
with a D.S. on Adjuatant and Inspector General’s Office letterhead, 1p.
4to., Jan. 26, 1865, an order. Split at folds, light, with paper loss at one
fold. Two pcs.
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534. CIVIL WAR AUTOGRAPHS A set of three pieces including JAMES
A. HARDIE, war-date endorsement signature on a small slip removed
from a document, adding “Lt. Col & A.D.C.” Apr. 24, 1862; JOSEPH H.
TAYLOR (1836 - 1885), A.E.S. on a small slip removed from a document, “By command of Gen Sumner. J H Taylor Chief of Staff & A.A.A.G.”;
and HENRY ADAMS SMALLEY (1834 - 1888) Col. of 5th Vermont. A.E.S.
on a small slip removed from a document, Apr. 4, 1862. Three pieces
in very good condition.
$75 - 100
527. (CLEMENT L. VALLANDIGHAM) (1820 - 1871) “Copperhead”
leader of the Peace Democrats, arrested for his sympathy for the enemy
and banished to the Confederacy. Fine original photograph, 8” x 10”
overall, an oval mounted albumen image of the alleged “traitor” shown
half-length with one hand tucked into his jacket. Mount slightly soiled,
else very good.
$100 - 150
535. UNION GENERALS Three war-date endorsements accomplished
on a small slip removed from a document, including WINFIELD SCOTT
HANCOCK Apr. 5, 1862 adding “Brig Genl Cmdg”; WILLIAM F. “BALDY”
SMITH who adds “Bd Genl Com Division”; and ERASMUS D. KEYES Apr.
11, 1862 adding “Brig. Genl. Commg 4th Corps”. Folds, else very good.
$200 - 300
528. JOHN H. H. WARD (1823 - 1903) Union brigadier general who
led the 38th New York at Bull Run, Fredericksburg and Gettysburg where
he was wounded. Good A.L.S., 1p. 4to., on State of New York. Commissary General’s Office stationery, New York, Sept. 15, 1852, in part: “…
the arms and equipment referred to…in Sept. 1849…[is that] the S. N.
Y. plate…adopted by Genl. Lee as being appropriate to State Troops…it
will be necessary to change the bayonet scabbards. I would suggest…
that an order be issued directing an issue of 65 Waist Belts & plates
(SNY)…”. . Fine.
$200 - 300
536. UNION GENERALS A portion of a docket removed from a larger
war-date document, bearing the A.Es.S of INNES NEWTON PALMER,
Apr. 25, 1862 and SILAS CASEY [n.d.]. Folds, irregular bottom margin,
else very good.
$75 - 100
537. WILLIAM T. H. BROOKS & WILLIAM F. “BALDY” SMITH A pair of
war-date A.Es.S. accomplished on a small slip removed from a document,
Apr. 18, 1862 including WILLIAM T. H. BROOKS adding rank, together
with WILLIAM F. “BALDY” SMITH who also adds his rank, “Brig Genl Domd
Divs.”. Light soiling, one horizontal fold, else very good.
$75 - 100
529. ALEXANDER WEBB (1835 - 1911) Union brigadier general who
held the “Bloody Angle” against Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg. D.S., 2pp.
large 4to., New York, Oct. 15, 1876, a lengthy invoice for chemicals supplied to City College of New York, approved by Webb at conclusion.
$100 - 150
538. WILLIAM T. H. BROOKS & WILLIAM F. “BALDY” SMITH A pair of
war-date A.Es.S. accomplished on a small slip removed from a document, including: WILLIAM T. H. BROOKS adding rank as brigadier general, together with WILLIAM F. BALDY SMITH, who also adds his rank
as brigadier general, his signature dated Apr. 23, 1862 in another hand.
Very good.
$75 - 100
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"I get rations just as the soldiers and draw the same [pay] they do..."
539. BLACK CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WRITES TO HIS MASTER Very rare A.L.S.
1p. 4to., Petersburg, Va., Feb. 18, 1865, by slave “Aabram”, dictated to and signed
by a scribe and addressed to his master. In part: “...Desiring much to hear from
home, I am having a few lines written to state that I am well and doing well. I am
driving a wagon in a Georgia Battalion of Artillery and have been principally engaged
during the winter in hauling wood. I am very well satisfied - have a good and comfortable house to stay in. I get rations just as the soldiers and draw the same [pay]
they do. Give all at home my best love and tell them I am very anxious to hear from
there. Tell them I dream about them frequently...Offer my kindest wishes & feelings
to Mistress and accept the same for yourself....Let me know if Massa John has been
home since I left...Aabram...P.S. Edmund is here with me driving a wagon also. He
desires his best love sent to his wife & children...He says if his Father and Mother are
willing, they can draw the money for his corn and keep it...He sends his best respects...and say [sic] Howdie to all his fellow servants...Address me in care of Maj.
John Lane, Sumpter Arty Battn 3rd Corps...”. One of the greatest ironies in the war
was that men who sought to keep the Federal government from interfering with the
institution of slavery started offering emancipation to blacks who joined the depleted
ranks of the dying Confederate Army. General Lee went so far to suggest that slaves
be put in fighting units. However most slaves, such as Aabram, worked in ancillary
positions providing manual labor, etc. Faded with offsetting to edges, still legible and most uncommon. Ex: Christies.
$2,000 3,000
"We should soon see the end
of a mad and bad man..."
540. A FORREST VETERAN BLASTS BRAXTON
BRAGG HENRY WATTERSON (1840-1921)
CSA military officer who served under Nathan
Bedford Forrest, later edited a pro-Confederate
newspaper, the Chattanooga Rebel. Watterson
also founded the Louisville Courier-Journal and
served part of one term in the U.S. House of
Representatives. War-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Marietta, Oct. 15, [1863], to Gen. Leonidas Polk. In
part: “...I have been steering the Rebel, as you
have doubtless observed, among the breakers
of Bragg’s wrath; and as the slightest indiscretion might mar a delicate, but perfectly defined
programme, I have not felt it expedient to risk a
day’s absence from my post; hence my non appearance at St. Canton...I have twice forced to
stultify my feeling and my judgment in the support of Gen. Bragg, I can do so no longer; and
my mind once made up to open hostility, I can
not go by halves. If all the presses of the country
who fear to indulge more than a quaking paragraph now and then, would sustain me with
boldness, but with dignity, the influence would
be irresistible. We should soon see the end of a
mad and bad man, whose imbecility and violent
temper have so largely damaged us. I trust, my
general, you will dismiss any apprehension of
any attempt to make your good name and
cause, the prop of a determined assault upon
Gen. Bragg. I should blush did I think myself capable of seeking support beyond the bare issue
involved in his want of capacity and his rapacious despotism...” More. Very good condition.
$150 - 200
"I have saw two men fight
over a poor fellow who was
dying to see who should
have his clothes..."
541. ANDERSONVILLE SURVIVOR RECOUNTS
HIS ORDEAL A superb postwar description of
Andersonville, the infamous Confederate prison
camp, written by veteran Franklin Smith, Co. B,
77th Illinois to his grandson in 1909 concerning
his harrowing experiences there, 14pp., various
sizes. In part: “… I was captured on the 17th day
of Aug 1864 and released on the 28 of April
1865 I weighed 180 lbs when captured when
released weight but ...100 lbs. I was more fortunate that a great [sic] many in several respects
… Andersonville contained 28 acres inside the
inner enclosure which Surrounded us which was
called a Stockade it consisted of logs 28 ft long
hewed on two sides like ties those were set in
the ground 12 ft and 16 ft above found on top
of this Stockade was guards about 50 ft apart in
century [sic] boxes with loaded guns. about 100
ft out side of this stockade was the second line
of logs set in the ground 8 ft and 12 ft above
ground and about 150 ft out side of the second
line of logs were another line of logs 4 ft in
ground and 8 ft above ground inside the inner
line of logs was what was called the dead line it
consisted of Posts 4 ft height 8 ft apart and a 4
inch strip of board nailed on top it was placed
16 ft inside the inner stockade and it was death
to the person who stood too close or went inside
the dead line. There was a stream of water [that]
ran through the Prison but it was not very good
as there was a number of buildings near the
stream above the Prison which were used for
cook houses when our food was cooked for us
the good Lord was Kind to us for near the creek
there was a spring … of good water but it cost
many a poor fellow his life in an effort to get
some of the pure spring water the mode of getting it was to tie a tin can to a stick like a fish
pole and reach over the dead line and dip up the
water. if a poor fellow got to[o] near the dead
line he was shot down without warning. Some-
75
times two would fall from the same bullet as
they would line up side by side my place of
slopping was near this Spring and I have none
as high as six to be shot there in one day. We
had no shelter to cover us … the rate of death
was large on the 25 day of Aug 1864 there was
128 deaths for the 24 hrs … our bill of fare was
poor and light when i was cooked for us it consisted of one piece of corn bread two inches
wide by four inches long by 1 1/2 inches thick
Sometimes we got mule peas one forth pint this
was a days rations with water [sic] form the
creek or spring. There was a poet in camp who
composed a song band I will repeat one verse
This was our daily bill of Fare ... no Sugar Tea
nor coffee there set morning night or noon but
a pint of meal ground cob and all was served to
every man and thus commenced our prison life
in Dixie Sunney land we got cooked food but a
Short time we Sometimes got a small portion of
beef we were divided into hundrids and then
into twenty fives and a Seargent over each number and we all had a number and when you
number was called you stepped forward and
took was oven you which would not make a very
large hand full … I have saw two men fight over
a poor fellow who was dying to see who should
have his clothes … we were guarded by three
Regiments of Infty and three forts which command the Prison but at the same time the Boys
were digging Tunnels they would dig wells during daytime and carry the dirt in their shirt tale
to crwe [sic] and dig the Tunnells [sic] at night
and put the dirt in the wells to hide it as our
camp was inspected every morning and if there
was any fresh dirt found someone suffered generally put in the Stocks then there was a man out
Side with a pack of Blood Hounds …When Genl
Sherman made his rade [sic] to the Sea we were
taken to Savanna then to camp Canton then to
Thomasville then to Albany and then to Florida
headed for Talahasee [sic] but was [ex]changed
and was sent to Jacksonville Fla which was in our
possession That was the happiest day of my life
…” Also included is the original transmittal
cover, his 1859 partly-printed marriage certificate, and newspaper cover sheet regarding Andersonville.
$400 - 500
542. CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE OF SGT. MAJOR SELAR MEAD, 93RD INDIANA VOLS. A
nice group of four identified items belonging to Sgt. Major Selar Mead, 93rd Indiana including his 1864-5 diary; his copy of Casey’s Infantry Tactics, (D. Van Nostrand: New
York), 1862, ink-inscribed, in full: “Presented to Selar Mead, Sergeant Major, 93rd Indiana,
Memphis, Tenn., July 25, 1864”; Mead’s partly-printed eagle mast head sergeant major’s
promotion certificate dated May 30, 1864 signed and made official by future brevet
Brigadier General, Col. DEWITT C. THOMAS (1828-1882) and Adjutant Irwin Moody who
was killed by Nathaniel Forrest’s cavalrymen at the battle of Brice’s Cross Road, Miss.,
and his eagle masthead discharge, date July 13, 1865, which is also signed by Brevet
Brig. Gen. DEWITT C. THOMAS reading, in part: “This soldier was in the battles at
Jackson, Miss May 14, 1863. Siege of Vicksburg, MS….battle at Brice’s Cross Roads
Miss. Battle of Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 15 and 16, 1864. Siege of Spanish Fort and
Mobile, Ala.”. His war-date diary, 3” x 5” standard pocket version, includes entries from
July 29, 1864 - Jan. 21, 1865, begins as the regiment sets out on Smith’s expedition
through northern Mississippi and as they pursue Sterling Price through Missouri. In part:
“...[July 29]…start on a expedition from Memphis, Tenn by rail to La Grange…[July 31]…
visited the scene of the battle in Dec. 1862 between Van Dorn and 25th Indiana…small
earthworks on an Indian mound…[Aug. 8]…under a staggering fire of the enemy. Skirmish with him…[Aug. 9]…enemy did not bother us much…8 a. m. heavy skirmishing in
front…drive Mr. Reb and find his position a good one. Very few casualties on our side
(four wounded)…bivouac on Reb line[Aug. 10]…cavalry reported to have pursued the enemy beyond Oxford, Miss…[Aug. 12]…Rebels still linger in
our front…cavalry have a little skirmishing with them…[Aug. 14]…Mr. Reb seems to have got enough of Yankee lead in yesterday’s engagement. Have
not learned the Rebel loss,,,[Aug. 17]…still concentrating at this point. One Brigade of ‘Niggs’ came up with supply train…[Aug. 22]…received news
that Forrest had visited Memphis…immediately right about faced and started for Memphis…[Aug. 23]…Rebs try us a little and found we are too much
for them. Rebs loss 34 killed. We lost none killed…[Sept. 15]…all rejoice over the fall of Atlanta…[Oct. 8]…got aground…20 miles from Cape Girandeau…disembark the cavalry (4th Iowa) to get over bar. At Chester saw colors for Mc[Clellan] & Pendleton…for the first time…[Oct. 21]…we bivouac
in suburbs of Lexington. All Rb [Sterling] Price out & gone…[Oct. 23]…country all desolated. Caused by the border war of 58 & 59 (Jackson Co., Mo.)
Bivouacked 5 miles east of Independence…[Oct. 24]…march 10 miles south of Independence…found Price out and gone. Visited battlefield. Our forces
seemed to have suffered worst…[Oct. 25]…march to Sioux Creek…evidence of a stampede among the Rebs. Guns broken, wagons abandoned…[Nov.
6]…mud no bottom men and horses jaded half to death…[Dec. 1]…morning finds us at the Landing at Nashville. Rebs reported to be some 14 miles
from the city. Heavy fighting is reported to have taken place. Rebs reported to have suffered terribly…[Dec. 2]…Hood reported to be advancing…[Dec.
3]…all up and ready for Mr. Hood…I am sick of this muddy hole…[Dec. 4]…morning finds us in line at 4 a. m. skirmishing along the line…the Jonnie
seem determined to fight us…our boys gobble a few…[Dec. 5]…a few shells were thrown among them much to their discontent…[Dec. 7]…all are
awakened at same hour. Gun Boat woke up a Reb battery on the river & drove it off. 72nd Ohio sent on a reconnaissance had one man killed and 5 or
6 wounded…[Dec. 9]…the Johnnies still hold their vigils over the Yanks…all is ice…[Dec. 13]…rumors are afloat as to the movements of the Rebels…
[Dec. 14]…all is astir…Dec. 15]…left camp this morning at 7 o’clock a.m. Found the enemy about 2 1/2 miles from works. Open on us two guns. On
side of Hill. Tis now 2 o’clock and the fighting still goes on. Night finds us victorious…[Dec. 16]…6 o’clock a.m. Fight opens with artillery. Rebels seem
to have concentrated his force. 3 P.M. our cavalry are fighting in the Rebels rear. 4 Army Corps instead. Night finds us victorious, Rebels routed and
running. 1st Brig. have the honors…[Dec. 17]…Rebs go up in a perfect panic. Our cavalry chased them late…[Dec. 18]…Rebs reported broken…march
8 miles bivouacked near Franklin, Tenn…[Dec. 19]…cannonading in front…bivouac near Spring Hill. Our boys had a smart fight at this place……[Dec.
21]…news from Sherman favorable. Rebels in our front still retreating and our cavalry pursuing…[Dec. 23]…Gen. Granger was to be on the Tenn. R.
to oppose Hood’s crossing…[Jan. 4, 65]…ordered to be ready…at a moment’s notice to the transport. The 93rd embarked on gunboat No. 37…[Jan.
21]…on cars on way to Ante all day we go rolling a. m. I am 22 finds us in Atne…”. Front cover is detached with binding loose, some wear, else very
good.
$1,200 - 1,400
543. UNION SURGEON FREEZES A MAN TO DEATH Archive of documents pertaining to the death of Pvt. John Sherwood of Co. E, 159th Reg. N.Y.
Vols. ordered into a freezing bayou by a Union surgeon. Includes: War-date A.L.S. by C.S. Briggs, Asst. Surgeon 139th New York Volunteers, 2pp. folio,
Oct. 22, 1863, Brashear City, La.: “...I remember John Sherwood well he died in Baton Rouge last February or March of Diphtheria contracted by going
in Bayou bathing one Sunday morning by order of Surgeon C.A. Robertson 159th contrary to my advice to Surgeon Robertson. I was at that time in
charge of camp & Robertson in charge of Hospital (regimental) in city of Baton Rouge. Our camp was 3/4 mile west of city over a Bayou. Surgeon
Robertson use to come down to camp once in 3 or 4 weeks and the Sunday morning referred to he came to camp to inspect the men and thought he
would do something damn smart and thus ordered them into the cold water of the Mississippi to wash themselves against my remonstrances. I told
him the men would take cold but he said they would not. Young Sherwood who was but 19 years old was taken with sore throat the same night and
went a day or two before he came to me. When I examined him and did what I could for him in camp and sent him to regiment hospital in a fine
building under care of Dr. Robertson, where he died after a few days. I suppose the reason Capt. Wattermine did not furnish you a final statement of
him is on account of having lost his Co. books at Bayou Boeuf...whilst we were laying siege to that rebel stronghold [Port Hudson] Dick Taylor son of
old Zac, counter marched from Shreveport wither he had been driven by us and compelled our small garrison below here to destroy all government
stores and surrender themselves as prisoners of war. Among the stores destroyed at Bayou Boeuf was all the Co. books, private baggage of the officers
of Brig. Gen. Grover’s division and examine among the rest...”. With associated documents. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
544. LETTERS OF PVT. SAMUEL BLISS, 7TH CONN. VOLS. good lot of four war-date Union soldier’s letters written by 34 year old, Pvt. Samuel Bliss,
Co. K, 7th Conn. Vols. to his wife Sylvia, 18pp. total, 8vo., in part: “…[Tybee Island, Ga., Jan 9, 1862]…our regiment is building a log battery on the
point towards [Fort] Pulaski. We have got this island well fortified…the [48th] New York German regiment is a going to stay here. They landed here
first…there has been sum fighting betwixt Savannah and Charleston and our troops took in six hundred rebels and sent them two New York, about
three hundred killed and wounded of our troops. There has been another attacked at Fort Jackson yesterday and our troops have taken it. Fort Jackson
is this side of Savannah…Mr. [Daniel] Bridgewater [WIA & POW Fort Wagner, July 11, 1863] a Englishman…had been a merchant. He failed in business
and cum two America. He has been here two years. He enlisted in this company. He tents with me. He was a friend to me when I was sick. He got me
some brandy and whisky. He went into the New York regiment for it…[North Edisto, S. C., July 10, 62]our regiment moved back to Edisto and the six
Conn. regiment. We belong to Gen. Winter’s Brigade…our farthest picket is ten miles out and the nearest is five miles. We go to the farthest on a ferry
boat…this is a large island. It is about twenty miles long and five miles wide…[Joseph] Hawley is our colonel. Major Gardner is lieut. colonel, Capt.
Rodman [is] major. We have pretty good officers in our company. Bradford is our orderly sergeant…[Hilton Head, S. C., July 15, 62]…we work in the
evening, commence at five o’clock work till eight on our breastworks or fortifications. We are mounting [?] so less troops can keep the fort…we…shall
go up to Richmond sooner or later for we’re a crack regiment. We are called the bully seventh…don’t send any spirits of any kind by express because
it is inspected by the provost marshals and the field officers and it would be taken out…many…get drunk…[Port Royal, Sept. 26, 62]…we come very
near in going to Florida…our regiment went on board of the steam boat for…Jacksonville to help take a battery but…the rebels had evacuated the
place. We was delayed on account of a store…our gunboats been down there and the rebels saw them…and they begun to evacuate and our boats put
the shells after them. The rebels thought that we had a large fleet…”. The original transmittal covers are included. Very good.
$250 - 350
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549. COLONEL KILLED AT BATTERY WAGNER HALDIMAN S. PUTNAM (1835-1863) Union officer in the Engineers who served at First
Manassas and became Colonel of the 7th New Hampshire Volunteers
in December 1861. He was killed during the Union assault on Fort Wagner dying from a bullet to his head on the parapet of the fort. He fell as
he was exhorting his men to press on, his last words being: “Hold on
for a minute, my brave men, our reinforcements are coming.” Fine content and rare war date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., New York, Apr. 27, 1861. Only
a week after the news of Fort Sumter arrived, Putnam describes the intense public mood in New York: “…I arrived in this city from Washington
last night on my way to Providence to muster in the troops of that state
- Shall leave for there this evening … It is impossible to describe the
intensity of the feeling here now - Every store shop window & chimney
has half a dozen flags flying from it. Staid old Knickerbockers parade
the streets with Union badges stuck in their coats & are at mention of
the Union of Washington three cheers … are given. I want to know if
you think the N.H. regiment would like my services as a field officer - I
think I could get a leave of absence for the war & would not object to
giving them the advantage of my experience … I could not take a company for I can do better where I am now on the staff - I presume however the applicants will be friends of the Governor’s & from them he
will select … If you can do any thing for us in this matter let me know
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by telegraph … “. Usual folds, else
545. 27TH CONN. COMMANDER’S LETTER - KIA AT GETTYSBURG
A rare war-date Union officer’s letter, 1p. 4to., written by Gettysburg
casualty Lt. Col. Henry C. Merwin, Co. C, 2nd Conn. Vols., “Camp Wells,
Washington, DC, June 5, 1861 concerning important friends coming to
camp from Connecticut and of his settling into camp life. As a member
of the 2nd, Merwin service at First Bull Run and was later commissioned
as lieutenant colonel in the 27th Conn. Vols. He was captured during
the battle of Chancellorsville and exchanged in time to command the
regiment at Gettysburg. There on July 2, 1863 he was killed during an
attack upon Longstreet’s men at the Wheatfield near the Rose Woods.
Reportedly his last words were for the suffering of his “poor regiment!”
Any war-date item of his is very rare in the marketplace. $150 - 200
546. CAMPAIGNING IN VIRGINIA AFTER ANTIETAM An interesting
war-date Union soldier’s, 4pp. 8vo., letter written in pencil by Pvt.
George H. Spencer, Co. F, 6th Mass. Vols., Suffolk, Va., Oct. 27, 1862
to his friend concerning operations in southern Virginia after the Antietam campaign. In part: “...Have you heard of our Force[d] march to
Black Water...we had to march to Winsor...we took a round about way
we march about 40 miles....We had about 146 prisoners and 2 of them
were guerrillas they were caught in the woods giving Signals to the
Rebels...we marched them 12 miles...then let them go...the march was
hard...we Refused to go any further so they had to let us stop...you had
ought to see a force march to Battle....when I was in Cambridgeport
[Mass.] a Regiment seem[ed] almost endless...at first we started In
Company Each Regiment By Itself...in good order...we had arms at Right
Shoulder Shift...we was a good sight to see...then we began to Break
Ranks and carry our arms as we liked...when we got too far behind then
the Capt tells us to close up...he is one of your Rough Spoken men that
growl at the men as if they were dogs...If the men are tired and fall out
of the Ranks the Major Rides close and says Fall in men or you will get
arrested or the Rebel’s Cavalry will wisk you up...when our Capt sees
them he stops and asks them what is the matter...they say that they or
tired they feet are sore. He says so am I...get up and try a little
further...the men in the regiment all say that Co. F has got the best officers...they like our company best...I have got over my tramp as the
cartridge box and belt made me [a] little lame...I had no sleep with them
on as we are not allowed to take them off and slept with our hands on
our guns...Capt. [John S.] Sawyer’s barrel came just now...”. Private
Spencer served in the 6th Mass. Vols. until June 1863, and then reenlisted in the 60th Mass. Vols. during the summer of 1864. Very good.
$100 - 150
550. CONFEDERATE PETERSBURG BATTLE LETTER A great wardate Confederate battle letter written 1st Sgt. Robert H. Reaves, Co. L,
21st South Carolina Vols., “Encampment 5 miles from Richmond, Oct.
29, 1864, 2pp. 4to., to his father. In part: “After three days and nights
of tiresome riding we arrived at Richmond…we stayed at the depot…
when we joined our regiment encamped on the Darbytown Road five
miles from Richmond…on Thursday morning the enemy commenced
firing on our pickets at first slowly but increasing in rapidity as the day
advanced. Toward evening they commenced bearing down on our
pickets in greater numbers and at last drove them in. they made a feeble attack on our breastworks, but were repulsed easily with some loss
in killed and wounded. The sharpshooters kept firing all night…we expected our works to be attacked again Friday morning…we lost four or
five in killed and wounded…we were lying at breastworks under the
shelling. Yesterday evening long lines of glittering bayonets were visible
moving toward our right…last night…[a] deserter came in saying that
we would be attacked during the night…the fighting is about over for
the fall though the enemy may make one more attack on our lines before they give it up…I don’t think…I will draw an overcoat from the government, nor…any other clothing this winter…there will be some
clothing given to the company because there are others worse off than
I am. They will…have the preference…”. The original transmittal cover
$250 - 350
with “10” in a circle postmark is included.
547. CARPETBAGGERS GET A JUMP ON THE END OF THE WAR Wardate Northern speculator’s letter written by John Caldwell, 4pp. quarto,
New Orleans, Sep.15, 1864. Scoundrel Caldwell discusses his land investments: “...you are aware of my being at Hilton Head S.C. last winter,
I presume and of the little speculation I made in land holding 300 acres
some six weeks making about $260.00 whereas by holding until now
could have sold for $15 an acre and also with good luck could have
made a small fortune in raising cotton at the present prices...[I] was finally compelled to see for a situation which I finally obtained with salary
enough to pay expenses & the promise whenever Mobile should be
captured, a stock of goods to take and start a store, with a share of the
profits, but the prospects for an attack on that place for some time to
come not probable, and as every one then thought Grant was going
$100 - 150
immediately into Richmond...”. Fine condition.
551. CONFEDERATE SOLDIER’S LETTER Good content Confederate
artilleryman’s letter, 2pp. 8vo. in pencil, Adams Run, SC, Jan.31, 1865
in which A. W. Johnson writes his father. In part: “...About one hundred
Yankees landed about six miles from here...the reserves had a slight
skirmish...they could have captured the whole party if they tried...Capt.
Stuart has received order to turn sixty of the cannonries into infantry to
support the battery...”. With transmittal cover canceled in Adams Run,
$100 - 150
SC and marked “Soldier’s letter”.
548. CIVILIAN ACCOUNT OF QUANTRILL’S RAID A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.,
Lawrence, Ka., Apr. 25, 1864 by M. A.G. Kileen to his uncle. Kileen relates his experiences during a Confederate raid the year before, likely
Quantrill’s Raid. After recounting his financial ruin brought on by the
destruction of the town during the raid, Kileen writes: “...The rebels
came upon us like a flash of lightening in a clear day. They took six
men from my house & shot them immediately, killed a negro who had
run in for safety, shot him in my dining room & he burned up. God only
knows the anguish of that hour, 73 women lost their husbands, 240
children were made orphans. No description can do justice to its details.
There were 183 houses on fire at the same time, the old & young & old
fared alike. Men were shot with their wives clinging to them, & with
their children in their arms...”. Lawrence, Kansas was not well-defended
in the early part of the War and, as a pro-Union and abolitionist holdout,
fell victim to Quantrill’s bloody raid in April, 1863. Three months after
this letter, Union soldiers were permanently stationed in Camp Ewing
and work begun on Fort Ulysses. Very good condition.
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552. DEFENDING PETERSBURG AGAINST MCCELLAN War date A.L.S.
of Pvt. Noah Deaton of the 26th North Carolina, 2pp. 4to., Petersburg,
Va., June 22, 1862 to his father reporting on Confederate preparations
to defend Petersburg from a possible Union move against the place in
order to cut off supplies to Richmond. He writes, in part; “...There is
four Moore County companies encamped on this hill today. We all have
orders to be ready to march at an early hour in the morning with four
days rations and knapsacks very light so as not to be heavy laden. I
don’t know where we will go but I suppose it is to be make a reconnaissance among the Yankees. They (the Yankees) are about ten miles
from this place and I expect they are trying to get here to cut off the
supplies from Richmond. Capt. Cleigs company was in a skirmish the
other day at City Point. There was no one hurt on our side. There is a
great fighting looked for about Richmond soon and I do not know but
I expect we will go there...” Deaton was correct in his assumptions, on
June 25, the Seven Days would begin and in the end Lee would force
McClellan to abandon any hope of capturing Richmond who began a
retreat toward Harrison’s landing. Usual folds, else very good condition.
$150 - 200
556. SOUTHERN SYMPATHIZER WRITES TO PRESIDENT JAMES
BUCHANAN Fine anonymous political content letter sent to President
James Buchanan, 3pp. 8vo., [n.p., n.d., but shortly before the end of
Buchanan’s term], in part: “...sad indeed may be the developments of the
forth coming administration, ere its close this highly favoured land may be
drenched with the blood of America’s brave and noble sons, and the peace
and comfort of every family destroyed...may you...be enabled to do more
for the settlement of our difficulties, and the restoration of peace...If Fort
Sumter & Pickens are in the hands of the Federal Government when Mr.
Lincoln takes his seat, then the sword will bathe itself many times in blood
before peace shall again be enjoyed by this people...you can and will recognize that the seceded state as a de-facto government & withdraw all federal troops...would make you thousands of friends North & South of Mason
& Dixon’s line...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
553. JOHNSON’S ARMY PREPARES TO ATTACK BEFORE BULL RUN
War-date Confederate officer’s letter written by First Lt. William
George Cabaniss, 38th Virginia Infantry, WIA at Seven Pines and
Bermuda Hundred, 4pp. quarto, Winchester, Va., July 12, 1861 in
pencil with original postmaster provisional transmittal cover. In part:
“...If there is any fight soon it will be at Martinsburg which is 22 miles
from this place and the Federal force is said to be about 3000 strong.
There several told me yesterday evening that the force of the Confederate army near Winchester was about 25000. They are waiting
it is thought to get reinforcements there before General Johnson attacks them at Martinsburg. I think that each side is waiting the attack
of the other. They had a little skirmish several days ago but there
was but little damage done on either side. They are expecting several
more Regiments here in a day or two. Some one said that ten Regiments were expected to arrive in a short time. We came here to join
Johnson’s command...A great many of the soldiers have been lying
on the ground here without tents and nothing but thin blankets. We
are just beginning to experience the reality of a soldiers life. I understand that several of Lincoln’s regiment at Martinsburg had a
fight among themselves. It was owing to some of their times being
out and they wanted to go home and the general trick to prevent
their leaving but they fought their way out...”. A bit light but legible.
$200 - 300
557. UNION SENTINEL SHOOTS A CONFEDERATE SPY Excellent content
A.L.S. by First Lt. Charles Morfoot, Co. C, 101st Ohio Infantry, Murfreesboro,
5pp., 8vo., Apr. 8, 1863. Morfoot writes to his son regarding a Confederate
spy attempting to pass through their lines. In part: “...a man here the other
day. He was at our camp at Nashville and also here singing Patriot songs
and selling them. He claimed to belong to the army as army poet and singer.
He went to get a pass to go through our lines and they suspisioned him
and searched him and found in his boots a draft of our forts and everything
complete. They arrested him and he got away from the gard at night and
got to the picket line and was trying to pass. The sentinal halted him. He
did not stop. He fired one shot and halted him again but no stop . The next
time he shot him dead. The old cus he won’t carry any more news to Dixy.
The rebs are catching fits every few days. we send out divisions scouting all
the time. Sheridans Division and the 3rd and 10th Cavalry came in yesterday. After a scout of 5 or 6 days they brought 152 rebs 5 mule teams and
50 or 60 horses and killed 30 or 40 rebs. I expect our turn to go again in a
few days...”. Morfoot saw action in several campaigns , including Chickamauga, Nashville, and Kennesaw mountain. Fine.
$300 - 400
554. MILITIA IS ORGANIZED TO FIGHT INDIANS War-date A.L.S.
by Capt. William McHenry, 2pp. 8vo., Moravia, Aug. 15, 1864 to Iowa
Adjutant Gen. N. B. Baker concerning his July 21 order to organize
the state militia. In part: “...We organize on the 13th inst. and fill
your papers with the result. As we would be delayed in reporting if
we called the Co together, we are unable to give the age 7 given
names of all but will on next parade send you the vacancies. Some
two of our members are from Monroe Co. and other wish to be become members also is that in accordance with the law [?]...We are
not in possession of the proper information. As the Indians are reported troublesome on the plains is there a call for cavalry… We have
a case here, a native of Canada, says he is not a citizen of the U.S.
must he enroll…”. Also included is an A.L.S. “J. S. Harris” 1p. 8vo.,
Earlville, Iowa, Aug. 18, 1864, also to Baker concerning the same
order asking for: “…instructions - How to form Militia Company
under your recent order - Also send me the necessary papers - if
required. There has not as yet been any Enrolling in this Township[p.
And it is desired to form a Company here...” Usual folds, else fine.
$100 - 150
"He ordered the guard to run me through with
the bayonet if I did not carry the log..."
558. UNION SOLDIER IS TORTURED EVERY POSSIBLE WAY! Fine content
war date Union soldier’s letter by Pvt. Alfred D. Walker of the 7th. V.R.C.,
3pp. small 4to., Rush Barracks, Washington, Oct. 21, 1864 to Adj. Gen.
Baker of Iowa protesting his punishment without benefit of a trial [misspellings corrected]: “…I having been Confined in the Guard House Since
the 15th day of August 184 for this what A Caporal Ordered me to take up
A Hand Spike, and I told him that I would, When my Lieutenant Ordered me
to shut up my mouth, and I saws that I was speaking to the Corporal when
the Leut Ordered me again to shut up, when I told him that any Free man
had A Right to speak. Where upon I was put in the Guard House until the
next morning. When I was Relaxed, and Detailed for Picket Guard. I was sick
at the time, and Went to the Commander of the Post and aced Him for to
Excuse me until the Doctor cam and he told me he could not. When I went
to my Quarters and Got Ready for Guard and while falling into the Ranks
the first Sergeant told me to Run. I told him that I was sick and could not
run. Then he said that he would put me in the Guard house and did said
that it was better for A sick man Was better in the Guard House When on
Picket then after Guard … I was ordered to Carry A log of Wood for 4 Hours
up and down the hill in front of the guard house. I told the Officer of the
guard that I was not able to Raise the log much more carry it. when he ordered the guard to run me through with the Bayonet if I did not carry the
log. When I asked for to see the Doctor they told me that I could not see
him. Then I was tied up to the Flag Staff for 24 Hour, after being Released
they bucked me for 4 Hours, and then I was tied up by the thumbs for 4
1/2 Hours more and after being released from that I had to Wear A Ball and
Chain for 22 Days, and I have been confide in the Guard House all the time
since … and am still confined … Without having A. Court Marshall or any
kind of A trial…”. Alfred D. Walker was born in Pennsylvania later moving to
Iowa. In 1862 he enlisted in the 32nd Iowa serving in the Western Theatre.
It is not clear when he joined the Veteran Reserve Corps.
$150 200
555. PUNISHING CONFEDERATE DESERTERS War date A.L.S. of
Pvt. Noah Deaton of the 26th North Carolina, 4pp. 4to., “Capt French
near Petersburg, Va.” Dec. 14, 1862 to his sister, writing in part:
“...The Captain brought back two of the deserters from this Co. Viz.
A. B. Fry & Len Davis. There was one deserted our company last
night. He was up in the guardhouse yesterday for stealing money
and ran away from the guard. He was only in the Co. a few days. His
name was Cox from Surre County, N.C. There was a man in Co. C. in
this Regt. Received 50 lashes on his bare back yesterday in the presence of the Regt. for desertion and he will be kept in confinement
and be compelled to work on government work during the war. We
hear there has been some hard fighting at Fredericksburg, Va. and
that the Yankees has succeeded in capturing the place. No particular
news from there yet. There camp a dispatch yesterday that the Yankees attacked Kinston, N.C. and orders for all the troops that can be
spared from this point. The 47th N.C. Regt. left here last evening
and we are under marching orders & I should not be surprised to
hear the word march at anytime. 2 companies of this Regt. has gone
out on picket duty and it may be that we will not have to leave. Me
& the McKinnon boys & J.R. Keith & Wm. P. Blue has built us a little
shanty to stay in until we get our winter quarters done. The walls of
which are up now and if the Yankees will let us alone we will have
our houses ready to live in in about one week but I think doubtful
whether we work anymore at our house or not.... The health of our
company is very good and also that of the Regt., but there has been
some cases of the small pox reported about here but no one in this
regiment. The surgeons are vaccinating all that have not been... “
Unbeknownst to Deaton, Confederate forces routed Union troops at
Fredericksburg just a day before this letter. Usual folds, very light
soiling, else very good.
$150 - 200
559. UNION SOLDIER’S DRAWING OF GEN. CHARLES HECKMAN’S
HEADQUARTERS Original soldier’s pencil drawing of the headquarters of
Gen. Charles Heckman, 7 1/2” x 5”, six tents, one with a flag before it, a
stand of arms, two structures, with an armed soldier on watch. At bottom
left, the artist, Pvt. Herbert E. Valentine of the 23 Mass., writes: “Hd. Qrs.
Brig. Genl. Heckman St. Helena Island near Hilton Head Island By H. Valentine”. Vertical stain from bottom margin, else very good.
$150 - 200
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A Union army appeal to German immigrants
561. SAGE SEXUAL HANDBOOK FOR THE CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
Civil War soldier’s self-help, sexual curiosity book Physiological
Mysteries and Revelations in Love, Courtship and Marriage; an Infallible Guide-book for Married and Single Persons, in Matters of
the Utmost Importance to the Human Race, by Eugene Becklard,
M.D., (Holland & Glover: New York), 1844, 256pp. 16mo., signed
twice inside, in pencil, by Sergeant Major Henry M. Vanschaick 9th
New Jersey Vols. A wealth of misinformation is contained in this
small volume, especially in Chapter VIII entitled: “Solitary Practices,
with their best mode of treatment”, which warns about “selfabuse”: “...many physicians of high authority have maintained, that
two-thirds of the diseases of which the human race is liable, have
had their origins in solitary practices; or…masturbation…in males,
and…in females…lunacy...arrest the growth of stature...artificial
ripeness...pimples...causes convulsions, emaciation, and pains in
the membrane of the brain...”. Appropriately illustrated with steel
plate engraving at the beginning of each chapter. Much more intriguing content includes, but is not limited to: “Must a man be
born of a woman?…Terrors of Absolute Continence…[and] At what
age marriage should be consummated [with the insightful advise
being]…very early in life-varying from ten to sixteen years…”.
Worn covers with loose binding, else very good.
$200 - 300
560. UNION RECRUITING BROADSIDE AIMED AT GERMAN-AMERICANS Rare war-date Union broadside aimed at recruiting Germanspeaking citizens for the Union cause, [Philadelphia?], 13 1/2” x 8” (sight).
The appeal is signed in type by Capt. Philip J. Schopp of the 75th Pennsylvania. Printed entirely in German, it reads, in part: “Attention! We are
still seeking volunteers for the formation of a German regiment in
Philadelphia under the leadership of experienced German officers...The
Regiment will begin immediately in the service of the United States...Volunteers immediately receive rations...the undersigned...request all German
citizens who are fit to join the great fight in upholding the Union and the
Constitution...”. Fine condition, beautifully framed in gilt-trimmed mat
and gilt-enhanced wood frame. Of course, German soldiers made important contributions to the Union cause. The 75th Pennsylvania fought with
distinction at Chancellorsville, on Cemetery Ridge at Gettysburg, at Lookout Valley and in Tennessee, losing eight officers and 153 men during the
conflict.
$1,000 - 1,500
564. LOSSES OF THE 3RD CORPS AT GETTYSBURG AND CHANCELLORSVILLE Good content war-date Union document, 1p.
large folio, “Headquarters 3rd A Corps, Oct. 6, 1863, outlining the
various vacancies in New York regiments following the battles of
Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. Regiments included are the 40th
“Mozart” Vols., the Excelsior Brigade, the 86th, 106th, 120th
124th “Orange Blossoms “ and 151st N.Y. Vols. Casualties include
many from the battle of Gettysburg with Major James Cromwell’s
death being most noted as he was killed when Confederates overran his regiment’s position on Devil’s Den in their attack on Little
Round Top on July 2, 1863. Signed by Brevet Brig. Gen. SAMUEL
B. HAYMAN (1820-1895) as major of the 10th U.S. Infantry. Very
good.
$150 - 200
565. CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPERS Lot of five Civil War newspapers
from both sides of the conflict, includes The Charleston Mercury,
Charleston, SC, Mar. 9, 1861, 4pp.; Daily Dispatch, Richmond, Va.,
Apr. 17, 1863, 2pp.; Woonsocket Patriot, Woonsocket, RI, Nov. 27,
1862, 4pp., Philadelphia Inquirer, Apr. 24, 1862, 8pp.; and The
New York Tribune, May 20, 1864, 8pp. Generally war news, propaganda, advertising, etc. Richmond paper in only fair condition.
Also included is The Daily Georgian, Savannah, Ga., Nov. 28, 1839,
ads for three slave auctions. Six pieces.
$200 - 300
562. WILLIAM L. YANCEY’S DEATH IS RECOGNIZED BY THE
C.S.A. CONGRESS WILLIAM L. YANCEY (1814 - 1863) Confederate politician who, as Congressman, proposed a Southern confederacy as early as 1858. He also acted as Jefferson Davis’ political
emissary to England and France, seeking recognition for the C.S.A.
War-date manuscript document, 1p, folio, “House of Representatives, C. S. [Richmond, Va.], Dec. 16, 1863, a resolution: “Resolved
that the House of Representatives received with sincere regret the
announcement of the death, on the 27th of July last, of the Hon.
William Lowndes Yancey, a member of the Senate from the State
of Alabama, and tenders to the family of the deceased the assurances of their sympathy…Resolved that the clerk of the House of
Representatives be directed to transmit to the family of Mr. Yancey
a certified copy of the foregoing resolution. Resolved as a further
mark of respect for the memory of the deceased that the House
now adjourn…”. Signed and made official by the Clerk of the
House A. R. Lamar. One slight dampstain at center, else very good.
$200 - 300
566. DISCHARGE FOR A BLACK UNION SOLDIER A rare wardate partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Oct. 16, 1865, an eagle discharge for Black Pvt. Benjamin Woodland, Co. E, 22nd United
States Colored Troops. Toned, quite wrinkled, with some marginal
faults, still good. The 22nd served in the Army of the James and
fought at the battles of the Crater, Chaffin’s Farm and Fort Harrison accruing over 200 casualties during its three-year term of
duty. Signed and made official by Capt. Levi Graybill and Lt. D.
Mortimer Lee of the 29th Conn. (Colored) Infantry. $300 - 400
567. U.S. COLORED TROOPS IN THE FIELD ARE ARMED A rare
war-date partly-printed Union ordnance document, 1p. quarto,
May 14, 1864, Goodrich’s Landing, La., a receipt in which Co. E,
51st U.S. Colored Troops under commander Julian E. Bryant are
issued 40 Springfield muskets and requisite accessories. Signed
by Capt. Richard James Hanna. Hanna also served in the 113th Illinois before joining the 51st. Fine condition.
$150 - 200
563. MUSTER ROLL WITH GETTYSBURG AND WELDON R.R.
P.O.W.S Union muster roll for Co ‘F’ 107th Pennsylvania Infantry,
signed by Maj. Henry Scheffer, Reams Station, Va., Aug. 31, 1864,
listing the men of Oscar Templeton’s company, many of whom are
listed as a being wounded at Petersburg or missing in action at
Weldon Railroad where the 107th had 111 members taken prisoner. Included is Oscar Templeton himself who is noted as: “...absent captured by the enemy July 1st 1863...”. Also lists on verso a
negro servant named “Naigle”. Very good condition. $150 - 200
568. SLAVE IMPRESSMENT RECEIPT War-date printed document, 1p. 8vp., “Headquarters Army of the Confederate States,
Department of the Guly”, Mar. 22, 1864, an “Impression Receipt”
for one slave, 12 pounds of meal, and 3 pounds of bacon. Signed
by the impressment agent. A bit fragile and faded, otherwise very
good condition. Slaves were impressed by the Confederate government as labor, usually in defensive works, as most white males
had been conscripted.
$150 - 200
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569. ATTORNEY’S HANDBILL FOR MILITARY PENSION SERVICES
Printed handbill, 1p. 4to., Washington, [c. 1861-5] being an advertisement for Charles C. Tucker, “Attorney for Claimant, & Agent for Producing Pensions, Bounty, Etc.... Pensions procured for wounded and
disabled Soldiers, Seamen and Marines of the present war; and for Widows, Mothers, Children and Sisters, of those who have died or been
killed. Also, bounty Money for Widows, or other heirs of deceased soldiers...” Tucker offered to assist veterans and the widows of veterans
from the American Revolution through “any of the Indian wars between
1790 and 1855” in obtaining bounty money and lands as well as unpaid
pension money. Usual folds, else fine condition.
$60 - 80
574. CIVIL WAR CARTES DE VISITE Fine lot of ten cartes de visite
picturing military leaders from North and South, includes: GEORGE
MCCLELLAN (by Addis), AMBROSE BURNSIDE (Brady), WILLIAM ROSECRANS (Brady, corners clipped, soiled), HENRY W. HALLECK (corners
clipped, edges chipped), ROBERT E. LEE, JOSEPH JOHNSTON, JEFFERSON DAVIS, JOHN C. FREMONT, JOHN C. FREMONT (Earles’, Phila.),
and WINFIELD SCOTT (J. Gurney, NY). Sold with a 1/16th plate tintype,
a portrait of a Union soldier, West Virginia mount, thin scratch to
image. 11 pieces in all.
$250 - 350
570. APPOMATTOX PAROLEE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE A scarce
partly-printed Alabama document for Appomattox parolee Enoch F.
Sikes, 11th Alabama, 1p. oblong 12mo., Fayette County, Alabama, Aug.
31, 1865, an oath of allegiance in which Sikes swears to uphold the Constitution and the Union and will: “...support all laws and proclamations
which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to
the emancipation of slaves…”. Countersigned by the local justice of the
peace. Moderate toning, ink light but legible, folds, else good.
$150 - 200
575. 12 POUND CONFEDERATE
CANNON BALL FROM GETTYSBURG R19328 Confederate twelve
pound solid iron cannonball, 4.52”
dia., recovered on the scene at Gettysburg and from a local collection.
Very slight pitting, with a later
painted label “GETTYSBURG 1863”.
From respected long-time militaria
dealers The Horse Soldier in Gettysburg.
$300 - 400
571. (UNION PATRIOTIC COVER) Unusual double-sided Union patriotic cover, light blue, showing Artemas Ward, Jr. with text of a speech
he gave at Camp Dennison, the text of which embarrasses Ward, also
bearing a drawn-in “stamp” of Jefferson davis, with verso bearing a fine
image of Camp Dennison showing tents, soldiers, cannon, etc. Fine.
$30 - 50
576. BAYONET AND “BODY HOOK” Lot of two bayonets, one each
from a .58 and .69 caliber musket, one fashioned into a “body hook”,
used to pull the dead from the battlefield to temporary burial trenches.
$150 - 200
572. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPH “BLENKER’S DIVISION 1861” P8754
Mounted albumen photograph labeled in pencil: “Blenker’s Division
1861”, 10 1/2” x 15 1/2” (trimmed), 25” x 19” mount. The image shows
about forty members of Blenker’s Division, mostly officers, standing beside three cannon with stacked cannonballs with a small structure in the
background. Two men can be seen standing atop the building as well.
Three small areas of the photo have been abraded causing some loss to
the surface of image, which otherwise remains good to very good. On
July 21, 1861 Blenker led a German brigade successfully at First Bull Run,
convincing the War Dept. to organize Blenker’s Division the following
October.
$400 - 500
577. CAPTURED CONFEDERATE CARTRIDGE WITH IDENTIFICATION
A really neat item, a complete Confederate cartridge with ink identification by the Union soldier who recovered it. The 3” paper cartridge
with string closing still attached at top was marked by its discoverer:
“Rebel Cartridge Port Hudson, Louisiana Captured by W. F. Gates July
7, 1863 Co. G 26 C.V.”. The 26th Connecticut was heavily engaged at
Port Hudson, losing its colonel and 107 men in the siege. This cartridge
was recovered on the day of the Confederate surrender, and the 26th
was one of ten regiments sent to accept that surrender. Gates would
survive the war, finally going to his reward in 1916.
$350 - 450
578. CIVIL WAR RELIC COLLECTION A good group of excavated Civil
War relics including 23 bullets, two buckles, seven buttons, a bullet in
wood, a pipe bowl from soldier’s smoking pipe, shrapnel and eating
utensils. Five of the relics were recovered in the 1930’s and have period
tags from the battlefields of Second Bull Run and the Wilderness. 38
pieces, overall very good.
$250 - 350
573. CABINET CARDS OF GENERALS Lot of
three cabinet cards picturing Civil War generals, each 4 1/4” x 6 1/2”, includes PIERRE G.
T. BEAUREGARD, a youthful pose in uniform
by W. W. Washburn, New Orleans (stain to
face), HENRY W. HALLECK by Brady, and
HENRY M. NAGLEE, taken by Handy, Washington. Three pieces.
$150 - 200
579. ENFIELD BAYONNET Civil War-era Enfield bayonet, 20 1/2” with
fixing hardware, inspector marked with an encircled “7” and the letters
“S C”. Fine.
$100 - 150
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Americana
colour and that she the said Julian has always passed a free woman”.
Frederick County Maryland, on the border of Pennsylvania, a free
state, was a particularly dangerous place to be a free black. Free
people of color were often kidnapped by southern slave catchers
on the hunt for fugitives. Once captured, it was difficult for many
of these people to prove their freedom, hence documents such as
the present example. Light folds and toning, else very good.
$100 - 150
580. MAN GIVES
FIVE OF HIS SLAVES
OVER 100 LASHES
EACH FOR ESCAPING AT NIGHT A
disturbing
letter
raising many questions, 1p. legal folio,
Mt. Holyoke, Henry
Co.,
Tennessee,
March 7, 1858, in
which a brutal plantation owner named
James Cowan writes
another plantation
owner, Thomas Taylor, commenting on
the nighttime activities of both their
slaves, and their
subsequent punishments,
in
part:
“...You have a valuable Boy, John. If you
want to keep him so,
I would give you
such advise as I
ought to have taken
myself long since.
Willis is now 25
years old. In constitution he is 45. Why? Because he has ruined himself by running to
George Moores at night when he ought to have been asleep. If Josh
is not going the same way I am mistaken. Saturday last he went to
William Harts, & from there back home & then to John Harts. Whether
he done as my boys did or not I can’t say. Mine stole horses and
rode, & left here at 9 & 10 o’clock...and back here by daylight, all
without my knowledge or counsel, for which 5 OF THEM REC’D.
FROM 75 TO 125 NAKED LASHES FOR, WITH A GOOD PROSPECT OF
HAVING THE DOSE REPEATED FOR A SMALLER OFFENSE. IN FUTURE
JOHN HAD AS WELL KEEP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN HE
PASSES THIS WAY...”. After admonishing the reader that he should
treat his slaves in the same fashion, Mr. Cowan adds the cryptic
comment: “...I don’t care about catching John, as he knows. I owe
him a debt that you know nothing of...”. Considering Cowan’s severity in the whipping he gave his other slaves, one cannot imagine the
“debt” the immune slave John must have acquired from his master.
The activities of the blacks are unusual in that they risked so much
each night merely to visit and return, without making an attempt to
run away. One likely explanation would be that they were visiting
family members or sweethearts who had been sold to other plantations. The various elements of this letter make it an unusual slave
document indeed. Very good.
$400 - 600
584. AN INVENTORY OF SLAVES A.D.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d. but
docketed 1813 on verso], an inventory list of slaves and livestock
belonging to Thomas Hemsley, in part: “...2 Male between 14 and
45, 1 Male ditto...1 Male above 45, 1 Male [ditto] and Blind, 1 Male
between 8 and 14, 4 Male under 8 years, 1 Female above 36, 4 Females between 12 and 36...”, and so forth. Very good condition. Ex:
Walter R. Benjamin, with catalogue listing.
$150 - 200
585. AN OWNER OF A LOUISIANA SUGAR PLANTATION ATTEMPTS TO MAN IT WITH ADDITIONAL SLAVES FROM VIRGINIA
A.L.S. “Outerpridge] Horsey” 2pp. legal folio, Needwood, [Md.] Dec.
15, 1834 with integral transmittal leaf addressed to John Lee in Thibodaux, La. Horsey writes concerning a sugar plantation he owned
in Louisiana. In part: “…I saw judge Porter two days ago in Bal[timore]. on his way to Washington. He informed me that the sugar crop
was yielding well and that on the 5th Nov. when he left La Fouche
Birdsall had upwards of one hundred hogsheads made of a fine
quality that he would probably[?] make two hundred & fifty ... A. W.
Graham of Dumfreis Va. is very desirous of moving to La and has
17 slaves about half effective & would reside on the estate. His force
is inadequate but if Mr. Peyton will unite & add his 12,000$ I should
incline to think a suitable arrangement could be made - I have written to both these gentlemen & so soon as I hear from them will write
you what they think of the matter. If Mr Graham should prove competent and worthy of the trust in case Mr. Peyton will not come in,
had we not better try the experiment one year more with the resent
prospect of better season and an improved market … “ More good
content. The third page bears an A.L.S. “E D H” discussing family
matters. Small losses from seal tear affect only a few words of text,
weak folds reinforced, else very good overall.
$100 - 150
586. INVOICE FOR WORK BY SLAVES ON SHIPS Manscript document, 1p. oblong 8vo., Oct. 19, 1769, an invoice for Negro labor in
Rhode Island colony from Samuel Vernon to Daniel Coggeshall, “...3
days work of my negro on board ye brigg Charlotte to 1/2 days
work board Sloop, N. Hammond, Master. Recd the above in full”.
Light wear, very good
$100 - 150
587. MARYLAND SLAVE MANUMISSION Manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to.,
Frederick County, Md., Nov. 25, 1819, an affidavit affirming that
“John Ery...makes Oath that the person to whom this is deliver’d
named Jerry called Jerry Adams is the same identical fellow sold by
a Certain Mary McClaine of said County to this deponent for the
Term of two years and seven Months at which time he is to be free,
as may appear by Manumission recorded...and executed by the said
Mary on the thirty first of March 1817”. Light toning at margins,
usual folds, else very good condition.
$150 - 200
581. COLONIAL SLAVERY Manuscript D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.],
1743, a portion on a ledger which includes an early reference to
“Negroes Shoes”. Small loss at bottom right, usual folds, light toning, else very good.
$75 - 100
588. RUNAWAY SLAVE 1790’S NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT A 2”
x 6” [sight] clipping from an unknown New York newspaper, 1794, with
two ads for runaway slaves. The first is from a subscriber in Westchester
county, in part: “Ten Dollars Reward. Ranaway on Sunday the 5th instant,
a negro fellow named TOM, about five feet eleven inches high, 29 years
old; he is a likely fellow, pretty black, speaks bold and cunning, is very
handy at all kinds of business...”. The second is from a subscriber on
Long Island and reads, in part: “...Fifteen Dollars Reward ran-away...on
October last, a negro man named POMPY, aged thirty years, or upwards,
five feet nine or ten inches high, of a dark complexion, limps on his right
leg, speaks plain English but when spoken to has a down look...”. Light
foxing, handsomely matted in gray and set into a silver frame. Very good
condition, not examined out of frame.
$100 - 150
582. (SLAVE BILL OF SALE) A.D.S. 1p., oblong 8vo., [n.p.] Mar.
23, 1858, a receipt for $900 “from Reuben Cook...in full payment
for a negro boy by the name Columbus about sixteen years of age
which I warrant to be of sound mind and in good health...” . Rather
fragile state, with folds.
$150 - 200
583. AFFIRMING THE FREEDOM OF A BLACK WOMAN IN MARYLAND Manuscript D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Frederick County, Md.,
July 17, 1828, an affidavit in which Magdalena Coblentz affirms the
free status of “Julian Willearing [?] the bearer hereof a coloured
woman about thirty three years of age was born of a free woman of
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On Calhoun's demand of slaves held by the
British in Bermuda
593. SLAVERY Manuscript document 1p. 4to., June 20, 1837, a legal
write regarding a rather convoluted sale of a slave, in small part:
“...This extract of argument made the 20th June 1837 between Joseph
Long & Christopher Nivens, witnesseth that whereas sometime in the
year...Mr. Wm. McLeod bought at Sherriff’s sale a negro girl named
Ann the property of L. Fall giving a note at 6 months...for security &
whereas the said Wm. McLeod afterward sold her to said Jos Long for
$77.50 & whereas the sd Long is now willing to convey the sd girl to
C. Nivens upon the payment of this sum with interest...Nivens has
settled...”, etc.. Very good.
$75 - 100
589. SEEKING BRITISH RETURN OF AMERICAN SLAVES RALPH I.
INGERSOLL (1788-1872) American member of congress and governor
of Connecticut. A.L.S. 1p. 4to., New Haven, Sept. 27, 1839, to Secretary
of State Asbury Dickins, in part: “...I avail myself of our former acquaintance in Washington, to ask the favor of you, to send me a copy of the
correspondence between Lord Palmerston and our Minister Mr.
Stevenson, in regard to the restoration of slaves belonging to American
citizens, and driven by stress of weather into Bermuda...This correspondence was called for...on action of Mr. Calhoun of the Senate...”.
Trimmed at left with a tiny loss of text, stains, two tape repairs to verso,
otherwise good.
$150 - 200
594. SLAVES ARE SOLD BY THE COURT TO SETTLE A JUDGMENT
Partly-printed D.S., 1p. legal folio, Danville, Va., Apr. 13, 1859, a court
document in which defendants Wooding, Rim, and Grasty are ordered
by the court to surrender their property, ie: “one negro man named
Wash, one negro woman named Rich, one negro woman named Sally”
to the Sergeant of Danville who will in turn sell them at the Court
House of the Hustings Court about one month later in order to satisfy
a $195.00 debt due one George A. Travis. Interestingly, it appears
that court costs are equal to the amount due to Travis. Signed by
Lanier and the defendants at bottom. A few small edge tears, else very
good.
$200 - 300
590. SLAVE PRICES IN TEXAS IN 1836 A.L.S. of one Robert Stephens,
2pp. legal folio, Short Mountain, TX., Aug. 8, 1836, penned to his
friend Charles Cabany in Haelgreen, Ala. Opening with social content,
Stephens then moves to slaves: “...the great city here is Tenes [?]...some
is growing there some [?] to General [Edmund P.] Gaines on the western
boundaries...I want to say what can be had for Negroes there now what
men women and boy fifteen years old are worth. They are very high
here now, likely men is worth $1,000 if I can make I would trade a little
down there. There is sometimes a chance to pick up one here I think I
could for about 700$, tell Briten Sanders to keep as my Fish as he can
for can’t all ways be there to attend to him...”. Folds, very good.
$100 - 150
595. THE SALE OF 62 SLAVES Lengthy manuscript slave-related
document, 8pp. legal folio, Mississippi, Apr. 21, 1840, a complicated
indenture wherein party Gibson sells to party William a 792 acre plantation and sixty-three named slaves for the sum of five dollars, including: “...David aged 25 yrs - Jack aged 29 years - Henderson aged
25 years...” and so on, including slaves between the ages of six
months and fifty years old. Marginal splits reinforced with archival
tape, very good.
$150 - 200
591. SLAVE RENTAL ACCOUNTING Receipt for the rental of several
slaves, 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], May 3, 1855 in which minor Thomas J. Reeves
is paid through his guardian for the rent, clothing and board for slaves
Louisa and Thomas for the years 1853-55. At conclusion, Louisa’s
value is set at $500.00. Signed by all parties to the agreement. Very
good.
$100 - 150
596. UNCLE TOM’S CABIN Child’s edition of Uncle Tom’s Cabin by
Harriet Beecher Stowe, (M. S. Donohue & Co., Chicago), [n.y., ca.
1890], 64pp. 8vo., with (worn) color cover, pages toned, last page
disbound, else good.
$50 - 75
597. (SLAVE AUCTIONEER`S ADVERTISING TOKEN) A scarce relic
of the slave trade of the mid-1800’s, a copper promotional token, 1”
dia., issued by the Charleston slave auction house of W. W. Wilbur.
The obverse of the coin shows a standing auctioneer with gavel in
hand reading: “W. W. WILBUR AUCTION & COMMISSION MERCHANT
CHARLESTON, SO. CA. 1846” with the reverse bearing a palmetto tree.
Worn at center of coin, still good condition.
$150 - 200
592. SLAVE SALE RECEIPT Bill of sale for a slave and an estate, 1p.
oblong 8vo., [n.p.] Sep. 26, 1858, a receipt signed with his mark by
one James Robertson acknowledging payment of funds to him for:
“...my interest in my Father’s estate, to wit the land and negro man
named Lewis...”. Wrinkled, a tear into text repaired with archival tape
on verso, moderate soiling, still entirely acceptable.
$150 - 200
598. JOHN JOHNSON ENMEGAHBOWH - FIRST ORDAINED NATIVE AMERICAN EPISCOPALIAN PRIEST (1807 - 1902) “He that prays [for his people while] standing”; (also known as
John Johnson), the first Native American to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church. Born
an Odawa from Canada, he converted to Christianity after being baptized by James Lloyd Breck.
Enmegahbowh became a deacon and went to Crow Wing, Minnesota to assist in a new mission
there in 1858. He helped avert an attack on Fort Ripley during the Dakota War of 1862, and
later raised funds for Christian charities on Indian reservations. Very rare fine content group of
three A.Ls.S., 28pp. 8vo., Leech Lake and White Earth reservations, 1870-78, all sent to Rev.
Samuel Hollingsworth in Port Chester, NY and Greenfield, Ma. In small part: “...Your timely assistance reached us in our great need of time [sic]...the God of Mercy reward you...none of
these things moved us from the worship of the Great Spirit...I have a fine congregation and still
they’re coming one by one...one of the principal chiefs...he is yet a heathen man...”. He describes
how the chief stood before the congregation and promised to renounce his past sins and join
Enmegahbowh’s flock. He continues in another letter: “...When the summons was given that
we must leave our native land....all my people were pagans...[I] saw the brave hearted men
tumble like the leaves...it was the best thing...to take them far away from the Devil Spit and
from the bad pale faces that was destroying them without number...I was asked to go and
follow my people...”. He then sets forth a very detailed description of his travel to join his tribe,
describing a harrowing, nearly fatal trip across Lake Superior before arriving at Gale Lake where the “Devil Spit was
flowing like the River”. A dispute breaks out as the chief prefers the “Romanist” mission, until the chief is assassinated and Enmegahbowh
becomes determined to rejoin his tribe. After encounters with angry whites en route, the Indian missionary arrives to receive a warm welcome from
the new chief. In the final letter, he despairs at the millions and millions of acres of land taken from his people. He continues: “...we have not yet
learned fully how to cultivate the soil like the pale faces...to clothe ourselves by the fruit of our labors...it must take time before we can become true
men...in all the ways of the pale faces...”. He then relates a humorous anecdote about an old chief who is told to “act in the same way as the pale
faces” - which he does, by leaving white visitors left-overs for dinner! He adds: “...By these goods you have sent us you have greatly relieved many
very many who are suffering...Two women died last night...by the effect of the cold...when I heard about the Christian religion my father and my
grandfather advised me not to go near it...”. There are four pages from the conclusion of a letter with signature, date unknown. In part: “...I have...named
one of my converts to your full name...Some of the Christian Chiefs and Braves (newly converted) I have given them the names of the good men as
follows: Rev. I. H. Tuttle, Rev. C. E. Washburne...I never known an instance an Indian be baptized with his Indian name...We think that with this act the
Great Spirit would have his blessing upon it...”. Fine condition, much more content in this historic archive. Enmegahbowh is commemorated on June
12 on the Episcopal calendar of saints.
$1,500 - 2,000
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602. “INDIAN CAMP...WINTER” PHOTOGRAPH
Scare Indian camp
photo titled “Indian Camp...Winter”, 7” x 4 1/2” oval, Boorne & May photographers imprint, Calgary, ca. 1880s. A haunting image of what appears to be an abandoned Indian camp with four teepees, another three
lacking hides. In period frame, fine condition.
$200 - 300
599. “SUN-DANCE. MAKING A BRAVE” PHOTOGRAPH Rare Indian
Sun Dance photograph titled “Sun Dance. Making a Brave”, 7” x 4 1/2”
oval, Boorne & May photographers imprint, Calgary, ca. 1880s. Image
shows an Indian standing, his breasts pierced by hooks attached to two
ropes, two other men lying in brush beside him while an older man
stands at right. In period brass frame, fine condition.
$300 - 400
600. SITTING BULL’S FIRST PORTRAIT BY O.S. GOFF/D.F. BARRY
Very rare D. F. Barry cabinet photograph of O.S. Goff’s famous August
1881 first portrait of Sitting Bull that was later painted, the result being
a huge enlargement of the image that was exhibited at the 1893 World’s
Columbian Exhibition. The original painting was destroyed when a fire
swept through Goff’s studio in Havre, Montana but fortunately either
Barry or Goff had previously made a plate of the painting, from which
this cabinet card was produced. Typical Barry pastedown label to verso,
“Sitting Bull”, with “1881” added in pencil. Recto has an ornate Barry Bismarck, D.T. backmark; light soiling and some corner rubbing with a partial crack at the bottom of the card; albumen is excellent. Very scarce.
$200 - 300
603. BRIGHAM YOUNG
(1801 - 1877) Leader of the Mormon church
who succeeded Joseph Smith as head of the church and led the mass
migration to Salt Lake Valley. Young was also the first governor of Utah
Territory. Very fine full signature on a small white card, perfect for framing.
$500 - 600
604. P. T. BARNUM’S
“LITTLE PEOPLE” Lot of
five cartes de visite picturing midgets employed by
circus owner P. T. Barnum
in his museum and
sideshows, all wedding
photos of “Tom Thumb
and Wife”, “Commodore
Nutt” and Minnie Warren.
Three bear Brady backstamps and facsimile signatures. Good to very
good.
$200 - 300
601. TWO GUNS WHITE CALF (1872 - 1934) Blackfoot Indian chief, a
celebrity at Glacier Park whose portrait was used by engraver James Earl
Fraser in his creation of the ‘buffalo” nickel. Fine pictograph signature
in pencil, executed on a 6” x 4” album page, docketed in another hand
at top ca. 1920. A bit of toning to margins, else very good condition.
Along with Blackfoot Indian JAMES WHITE GRASS (b. 1909), two b/w
postcards depicting the William Crooks train, each signed on verso in
pencil and adding a pictograph image. Mounting traces to recto, otherwise very good. Three pieces.
$400 - 600
605. ABOLITIONISTS AND CLERGY A fine lot of seven signatures of
notable abolitionists and clergymen, each on slips neatly mounted to
small album pages. Includes: JOHN PIERPONT, EDWARD EVERETT,
HORACE GREELEY, WENDELL PHILLIPS, E. M. CHOPIN, EDWARDS A.
PARK and NEAL DOW. Very good condition.
$100 - 150
606. THOMAS H. GALLAUDET (1787 - 1851) American educator who
established the first American school for the deaf. Good content A.L.S.
1p. 4to., Hartford, July 9, 1832 to the Rev. J. M. Matthews in New York.
Gallaudet writes, in part: “...I must still adhere to the conclusion expressed in my late letter, & request you to consider me as absolutely
declining the appointment. In doing this will you express to the Council
my thanks for their confidence, which I sensibly feel, & my ardent wish
for the success of the University...”. The “University” in question was
none other than The New York University, which was founded in 1831.
With integral transmittal leaf addressed in his hand. Moderately toned
spot at center right of letter, seal tear loss to transmittal leaf repaired
with paper, usual folds, else very good.
$100 - 150
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613. CROSS-EYED GENT HAS
HIS PHOTO TAKEN BY
BRADY Neat sixth plate daguerreotype of a dapper gentleman
with
hand-tinted
cheeks looking cross-eyed at
the viewer, ca. 1853-58, set
into a fine tooled leather case
with gilt trim, padded in maroon leather embossed with
the name and studio address
of
famed
photographer
Matthew Brady (who was himself beset with eye problems,
being nearly blind by war’s
end). Case split at hinge, else
very good.
$200 - 300
607. EDWARD EVERETT HALE (1822-1909) American clergyman and
author of the patriotic tale Man Without a Country. Fine A.Q.S. from his
story “Ten Times One is Ten” (1863), penned on a small card, [n.p., n.d.],
in full: “Look up and not down; Look forward and not back; Look out
and not in - Lend a Hand! Edward E. Hale”. Mounting remains to verso,
otherwise boldly penned and very good.
$75 - 100
608. WENDELL PHILLIPS (1811-1884) American abolitionist and advocate for Native Americans. Two A.Q.S. on small sheets, each reading:
“Peace if possible, Justice at any rate”. One dated 1873 bearing mounting
traces; the other mounted to an album page. Both very good condition.
Two pieces.
$150 - 200
609. WENDELL PHILLIPS Fine A.Q.S. on a small sheet, in full: “‘Peace
if possible; but the Truth at any rate’ Wendell Phillips Dec. 20, 1857”.
Mounted, very good.
$75 - 100
610. ERNEST THOMPSON SETON (1860-1946) American naturalist
and writer, instrumental in founding the Boy Scouts. His signature in
blue fountain ink with paw print drawn beneath, executed on a small
slip. Paper thinning from dismounting somewhat affects signature, as
does a small tear, otherwise very good.
$40 - 60
"He said, I don't want to be saved, but who
will save this baby? I said I will..."
614. DAPPER GENT HANGING
OUT Fine 1/6th plate ambrotype
showing a well-dressed gentleman
with bowtie and watch chain casually sitting in a chair. Set within a
fine thermoplastic case with purple
velvet lining, all in fine condition.
$75 - 100
615. 1776-1783 ACCOUNT BOOK Manuscript document, 72pp. legal
folio, [n.p., probably Bucks County, Pennsylvania] 1774 - 1785. An account book recording the work of laborers and how they were paid for
that labor. The work recorded includes mowing, planting, woodcutting,
tailoring, corn husking, tanning and other such employment. A superb
resource for anyone studying early American labor and trade. Many
pages disbound with heavy chipping, tears and other wear, some moderate toning and dampstains, overall just good condition. $200 - 300
611. HMS TITANIC SURVIVORS AND VICTIMS A group of six items
by persons in the Titanic disaster: ARCHIBALD GRACIE (1859-1912),
American writer who survived the sinking by climbing aboard a collapsible lifeboat; author of Titanic: A Survivor’s Story. His life was eventually
claimed by effects of exhaustion and hyperthermia eight months after
the sinking. A check drawn on the Washington, D.D. Riggs National Bank,
May 7, 1906, ordering a payment of $5.00 to the telegraph company.
Boldly signed. Along with WILLIAM THOMAS STEAD ( 1849-1912),
English journalist who died in the sinking of the ship. A.L.S. on his correspondence card with a second partial A.L.S., likely the second sheet of
a letter, both with social content; LOUISE “KINK” POPE, signature on a
repro photo of the Titanic; and EDWINA TROUTT MACKENZIE (18841984) Survivor of the sinking who is credited with saving a 3-monthold child. Lengthy A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Sept. 18, 1979, in part: “...I was 27
years old when I was a passenger on the Titanic...I was asleep when the
boat stopped...We went up to the top of the boat. Some men were playing cards. And they told me everything was alright [sic]. We just grazed
and iceberg...Orders were given to leave everything...and go up on front
deck. I was surprised that many boats had gone. A man was near me
with a baby in his arms. He said, I don’t want to be saved, but who will
save this baby? I said I will. We were in lifeboat 13. Had a difficult time
to lower it, was drifting all night on the cold cold Atlantic. Picked up next
morning by the S S Carpathia...I thought I was going to be drowned...We
saw a light in the distance and the orders were make for that light...The
baby was hoisted in a mail bag and luckily the mother was on board in
the hospital...It give me the quivers even now as I see the boat going
down down down...”. Along with a signed personal calling card. Five
pieces, overall very good condition.
$600 - 800
616. SS NORMANDIE Pair of vintage lapel pins showing the seal of
Normandy and bearing the ill-fated vessel’s name and “French Line Cie.
Transatlantique” along border. One bears flaws to enamel, else very
good.
$75 - 100
617. THE SETTLING OF TEXAS Rare imprint, “The
Cabin Book: or Sketches of Life in Texas”, by Charles
Seatsfield, translated by C. F. Mersch (New York: J. Winchester, 1844). First edition, three volumes, 155pp
total, paperbound. Seatsfield’s epic narrative of the
movement of American civilization from the East to the
West, centering on the struggle for Texan independence. An important piece of Texas history that brought
the struggling republic to the public eye. Very good.
$250 - 350
618. BRONZE SPIKE FROM ONE OF COLUMBUS’ VESSELS Bronze spike, 9” long, 3/4” diameter with blunt
head, slightly bent, recovered from the wreck of one of
Christopher Columbus’ vessels, the Santiago de Palos,
sunk in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica in 1504. The Santiago
and another vessel were broken-up by Columbus’
crews, having been severely damaged by storms and
virtually consumed by termites. This spike was recovered by noted underwater archaeologist Sir Robert Marx
and his crew of divers in 1968, and his COA accompanies the relic. A fine and rare relic from Columbus’ last
voyage of discovery.
$400 - 600
612. HMS TITANIC VICTIM JOHN JACOB ASTOR (1864 - 1912) American financier, served in the Spanish-American War, drowned in the Titanic distaster after he turned down a seat in a lifeboat. Scarce full
signature “John Jacob Astor” cut from a 1899 document. Fine condition.
$150 - 200
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Presidents & Vice Presidents
619. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS One of the earliest known printings of Washington’s
1796 farewell address as printed inThomas’s Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode-Island Newhamphire &
Vermont ALMANAC...for... 1797...together with the President’s Address... (Worcester: Isaiah Thomas, 1796)
unpaginated, 24 leaves, 8vo., in titled and bound with string illustrated paper wraps. One of the earliest
printings of Washington’s farewell address in book form. As Washington was approaching the end of his
second term as President, he delivered this address in Philadelphia to his “Friends and Fellow Citizens,” in
which he set the precedent, now part of the Constitution, not to seek a third term. In part, “The period for a
new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United States being not far distant,
and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be
clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct
expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed to decline being
considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.” Evans 31291. We believe this
to be the first time the address was published in book form. Marginal chips and tears, binding somewhat
loose, moderate toning and dampstains throughout, else very good condition.
$600 - 800
620. THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743 - 1826) Third President of the United States, author
and signer of the Declaration of Independence, ceased the importation of slaves to America.
Partly-printed D.S. “Th: Jefferson” as Governor of Virginia, 1p., oblong folio, Richmond, Sep.
1, 178[?], a grant of land made unto one Thomas Hicklin. Poor condition, with moderate
loss at margins and folds, some printed and manuscript text gone, yet Jefferson’s signature
is not affected. Not examined out of frame.
$2,000 - 3,000
621. JAMES MADISON (1751 - 1836) Fourth President of the United States considered
the “Father of the Constitution”, he authored the Federalist papers and sponsored the Bill
of Rights. Partly-printed D.S. as President, a grant to George Warner of Franklin County
Pennsylvania of lands in “Wooster in the territory north west of the Ohio and above...Kentucky River”. Countersigned by JOSIAH MEIGS as Commissioner of General Land Office.
Heavy folds, signature a tad light, otherwise very good condition. Simply framed in a gilt
frame, not examined out of frame.
$300 - 400
622. JAMES MONROE (1758-1831) Fifth President of the United States who negotiated
the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. As President, 1p., oblong folio., Washington, March 28, 1820. A
grant to Alexander Underwood of Columbiana County, Ohio of 160 acres in Steubenville in the “Territory north west of the Ohio, and above the
mouth of the Kentucky River” . Countersigned by JOSIAH MEIGS as Commissioner of the General Land Office. Prominent folds and toning around
edges generally very good.
$300 - 400
623. JAMES MONROE Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. sm. folio, Washington, Nov. 29, 1817, granting Michael Wayne, a Private in Biddle’s
Company of Artillery, a tract of land in the territory of Illinois. Countersigned by JOSIAH MEIGS. Usual folds, light toning, a bit of soiling to Monroe’s
signature, very good. Set into a simple wood frame, not examined out of frame.
$200 - 300
624. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formulated the
Monroe Doctrine. L.S. “John Quincy Adams” as President, 1p, 7 3/4” X 9 3/4”. Washington, Oct 3, 1822 to Caesar A. Rodney of Wilmington, Delaware.
Adams writes, “Your recommendation of Mr. Reilly for the appointment of Consul at Acapulco will be remembered. I am not certain whether I mentioned to you that the consular appointments to the new Governments will be deferred till the meeting of Congress..” In 1821 Mexico and the
nations of Central America had declared their independence from Spain and a rush ensued for new consular appointments in the region. Adams
continues: “I forward herewith a copy of the pamphlet [not present] which I mentioned to you, and pray you again to accept my thanks for the British
authorities to which you had the goodness to draw my attention, and of which you will see I have availed myself…” The pamphlet in question was
likely his 256 page work, The Duplicate Letters, the Fisheries and the Mississippi. Documents relating to transactions at the negotiation of Ghent…
(Washington: Davis & Force, 1822). In a short autograph postscript, Adams assured Rodney that, “The books you had the goodness to send me
shall be returned next week.”Usual folds, silked, blank leaf affixed at top to a piece of cardstock, else very good.
$400 - 500
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632. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON CAMPAIGN RIBBON A nice printed
silk 1840 presidential campaign ribbon, 7” x 2 1/2”, declaring “Harrison
& Reform”, from Norfolk County, Mass. It further promotes a “Harrison
Jubilee” rally in that county on July 4, 1840. A finely engraved portrait of
Harrison adorns the center of the ribbon over an image of a farmer outside his log cabin shaking hands with a soldier. Published by G. G. Smith,
Boston. A few trivial stains.
$200 - 300
625. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, July 1, 1825, a grant of land to James P. Ellis of
Montgomery, Ohio for eight acres of property in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Quite wrinkled, offsetting to edges and fading to engrossment. Adams’
signature, however is dark and clear.
$300 - 400
626. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Sept. 1, 1826, a grant of land to James P. Ellis of
Montgomery, Ohio of property in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Usual folds,
little foxing to bottom edge, else very good.
$300 - 400
633. JOHN TYLER
(1790 - 1862) Tenth
President of the
United States following the death of
Harrison, annexed
Texas, and remained
loyal to Virginia following its secession.
Superb content A.L.S.
“John Tyler” with integral address leaf
franked “J. Tyler” addressed
to
his
grandson “Lt. James
R. Tyler Provisional
Army
Jerusalem
Southampton
Cty
Va.”, 1p. 4to., Sherwood Forest, Va.,
May 18, 1861. Just
over a month after
the bombardment of
Fort Sumter, the
traitorous ex-president Tyler sends a letter to his grandson, son of
John Tyler, Jr., offering him advice on how best to serve the cause of
the Confederacy. In part: “... I was in Richmond on last
Tuesday...[and] was informed that you had been appointed to the
place in the army you had desired. Knowing the full occupation of
the officials in Richmond...I have thought proper to write this. Have
you received any notice of your appointment, or orders of any sort?
Jerusalem I should think would be a good recruiting station. If necessary visit the City and have an interview with Col. Smith. Or what
might be quite as well, address him a brief letter, asking that your
commission be forwarded you, and you be put on service either as
drill or recruiting officer...”. Thin mounting strip attached to blank
margin of address leaf, seal tear from opening, else very good.
Eleven days earlier, the 22 year-old Tyler was commissioned into
Co. B of the First Virginia Battalion. The unit fought in Lee’s Cheat
Mountain Campaign, then at First Kernstown, McDowell, and in
Jackson’s Valley Campaign. The unit was involved in many conflicts
of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Day’s Battles to
Fredericksburg. Later it was assigned to General Headquarters and
Provost Guard. The unit surrendered 18 officers and 120 men at
Appomattox, including 1st Lt. James Rochelle Tyler. After war
broke out, the treasonous John Tyler unhesitatingly sided with the
Confederacy and became a delegate to the Provisional Confederate
Congress. He was then elected to the Confederate Congress. On
January 5, 1862, he left for Richmond, Virginia, in anticipation of
his congressional service, but he would not live to see the opening
sessions.
$2,000 - 3,000
627. DEATH OF JOHN QUINCY ADAMS Official Navy Department
General Orders, [Washington], Feb. 24, 1848, issued by John Y. Mason
as Secretary of the Navy announcing the death of John Quincy Adams.
In part: “...The President of the United States, with deep regret, announces to the Navy and to the Marine Corps, the death of John Quincy
Adams, our eminent and venerated fellow-citizen. While occupying his
seat as a member of the House of Representatives, on the 21st Instant,
he was suddenly prostrated by disease, and on the 23rd expired, without
having been removed from the Capitol... From sympathy with his relatives and the American People for his loss, and from respect for his distinguished public services, the President orders that funeral honors shall
be paid to his memory at each of the Navy Yards and Naval Stations,
and on board all the public vessels in commission, by firing twenty-one
minute guns, beginning at 12 o’clock, M., on the day after this communication is received, by carrying their flags half-mast for one week, and
by the Officers wearing crepe on the left arm for six months.” Signed in
print by Mason.
$200 - 300
628. ANDREW JACKSON (1767-1845) Seventh President of the United
States, “Old Hickory” became a national hero in his defense of New Orleans and as president encouraged Western expansion and paid off the
national debt. The bottom portion of a partly-printed D.S. as President,
likely an appointment, Washington, Mar. 29, 1830, bearing a typically
huge bold signature. Countersigned at left by future President MARTIN
VAN BUREN. Trimmed from a larger document to 7 1/2” x 3”, fine condition.
$400 - 500
629. MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782 - 1862) Eighth President of the
United States, Secretary of State and a close ally of Andrew Jackson. A.L.S.
as Secretary of State, 1p. 4to., Washington, Oct. 6, 1830, to J. Bingham
in Boston, in part: “I have the honor in reply to the inquiry contained in
your letter of the 29th ultimo, to state that nothing has yet been received
from the Minister to France, on the subject to which you refer, since the
recent occurrences in that country...”. Handsomely presented in linen
mat with a portrait and biographical plaque and set into a carved wood
frame. Usual folds, very good condition. Not examined out of frame.
$400 - 500
630. MARTIN VAN BUREN Partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Hudson, N.Y., June 11, 1837, a directive to the Sheriff of Columbia County
to remand a man to custody. Signed at lower left corner. Folds, light
staining, signature a tad light, overall good condition.
$200 - 300
631. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1773 - 1841) Ninth President of
the United States, military hero at Tippecanoe Creek and against Tecumseh, died after one month in office. Fine A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo.,
Greeneville, Mar. 26, 1794. He writes, in his capacity of Aide-de-Camp
for Anthony Wayne, in full: “The Contractors will please to issue to the
Chickasaws twenty Rations of flour & meat. Wm. H. Harrison, A de C”.
The year after this document Harrison would sign the Treaty of
Greenville, opening much of Ohio to settlement by European Americans.
Edge wear, light toning and foxing, very good overall. Floated and matted with a portrait, ready to frame.
$1,000 - 1,200
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634. JOHN TYLER Early A.L.S. as Senator, “Senate Chamber”, 1p,
4to., Dec. 20, 1828, to the Paymaster General recommending a
Mr. Denwood Barrow of the State of Maryland for a job with the
Paymaster General, adding politely: “...I owe you an apology probably Sir, for pressuring after a very limited acquaintance...”. Handsomely matted in brown and set into a gilt frame. Tape repair to
upper right corner, chips to right margin, lightly toned and very
good. Not examined out of frame.
$400 - 600
639. JAMES BUCHANAN SPEECH NOTES ON CALLING A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO AVERT A CIVIL WAR. JOHN ADAM
GLOSSBRENNER (1810 - 1889) James Buchanan’s personal secretary from 1860 to 1861; Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives, 1850 to 1860; Representative from Pennsylvania 1865
to 1869. Draft Ms. 2pp. 4to & 8vo. [n.p., n.d.] but mostly likely December 1860 calling for a constitutional convention to resolve the
secession crisis. The draft, in the hand of Buchanan’s personal secretary, bears numerous corrections and emendations and reads, in
most part: “The distributed condition in which we now find the relations of the states toward each other admonishes us that it would
be wise to have a meeting of the states in convention in order that
such an authoritative definition of the intent of the Constitution in
regard to the absolute and relative rights of each and all parties to
the compact might be enunciated, as would forever hereafter prevent, the possibility of...perversion...of the language of the fundamental law of the nation. The duties of each state, as a member of
the confederacy, should be so clearly defined so well understood,
and so universally accepted and acknowledged, by all the states who
are parties to the compact, and by the people, that no one might,
by mere error of judgment, be led to an invasion of the rights of
another. Then, any violation of the compact by the authorities of
any state, or any enactment inimical to the letter or sprit of the Constitution, would be at once detected by the people...”. Light to moderate soiling, else very good condition.
$400 - 600
635. JOHN TYLER Signature “J. Tyler” on a tiny 1 1/2” x 1” sheet
cut from a larger document. Mounted to a period album page
bearing a portrait engraving. Light toning, otherwise very good.
$200 - 300
636. MILLARD FILLMORE (1800 - 1874) Thirteenth President of
the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death
of Taylor. Manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to., Buffalo, June 6, 1844, to Marshall O. Roberts, in part: “...On my return from New York City a
few days since I received your favor informing me of my election
as an honorary member of the Democratic Club of the Ninth Ward
of the City of New York. For this unexpected honor, and for the
polite and flattering manner in which you have been pleased to
communicate with me, I hope you will accept my grateful acknowledgements...”. Finely signed on a lined sheet, folds, very good
condition.
$300 - 400
637. MILLARD FILLMORE His franking signature on a portion of
a cover addressed in his hand to Joseph P. Leavitt in Cincinnati.
Cancelled “FREE” at left and “BUFFALO N.Y. AUG 3” at right. Closely
cut at top, else fine condition.
$200 - 300
640. JAMES BUCHANAN
A.D.S. “James Buchanan” 1p. oblong
12mo., Lancaster, April 1, 1868, a receipt for “Charles H. Howile, one
hundred and twenty dollars for one year interest up till this date on
his bond and mortgage to me. $120.00...” Light toning from mat
burn, usual folds, else very good.
$300 - 400
638. FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804 - 1869) Fourteenth President of the
United States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the
Northwest for settlement. Signature and sentiment on an 8vo. sheet,
in full: “Very truly yr. friend Franklin Pierce Concord, N.H. Novr. 21,
1863”. Folds, light soiling, very good condition.
$200 - 300
641. JAMES BUCHANAN of the Civil War. His franking signature on
an envelope addressed in his hand to the “Hon: Isaac Toucey, Hart$200 - 300
ford Connecticut” Light soiling, else very good.
642. ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1809-1865) Sixteenth
President of the United States who led the Union
through the Civil War and emancipated the slaves,
assassinated. Unusual partly-printed D.S. “Abraham
Lincoln” as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington,
Aug. 26, 1862 in which Lincoln appoints Edward R.
Tinker of North Adams, Mass. as the “Collector of
Taxes for the tenth collection district of the State of
Massachusetts”. Boldly signed by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of the Treasury SALMON P.
CHASE. Edward Tinker (d. 1879) was a prominent
resident of North Adams, Mass. serving as the
town’s postmaster in the late 1840s and early
1850s. Several creases with one minor partial fold
separation, else fine condition. Simply matted and
framed with an engraving.
$4,000 - 5,000
643. ABRAHAM LINCOLN His signature “A Lincoln” on a small slip mounted
to a printed biography and a carte-sized albumen profile photograph of Lincoln. Light soiling, else very good to fine condition. Perfect for framing and
display.
$2,500 - 3,500
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"In the back was stitched a circle of stars,
thirty three in number. The rest...was filled
up with fine diamonds..."
649. LINCOLN ASSASSINATION CIRCULAR War-date printed letter,
3pp. 4to., “Head-Quarters Seventh Regiment Armory,” New York, April
29, 1865, issued to the “Veterans of the National Guard,” reading, in
part: “At a Special Meeting of this Association...the following expressions
of its sentiments and feelings were unanimously adopted…the national
joy has been suddenly turned to mourning! Exuberant congratulations
at the brilliant victories of the Union armies have given place to the
lamentations of grief and sadness. The glorious banner of our liberty,
proudly floating from every house-top, emblem of our strength, now
droops with the somber draperies of woe, at half mast. A great and a
good man has fallen! Stricken down by the hand of an assassin, in a
moment of fancied security and relaxation from cares of State, without
note of warning. ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the President of the United States,
IS DEAD!…enrolled as the great Martyr to Human Liberty…[Lincoln] gave
his life in support and defence of that Government…the mortal remains
of the beloved President have been borne from the National Capital towards his own home. The bitter grief of the people has been manifested
in every step of their progress. This Association has borne its humble
part in the escort through our Metropolis. The funeral knell; the muffled
drum; the sad and solemn procession of the martial hosts; the somber
tread of the citizen mourners have accompanied them towards their final
resting place; and still they are moving on... The highest honor of all ascriptions to his memory is that Abraham Lincoln DIED THE MARTYR TO
$200 - 300
HUMAN LIBERTY”. Near fine.
644. PRESIDENT-ELECT ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAS A PATRIOTIC
COAT TAILORED Great content letter, Lincoln-related letter, 8pp.
8vo., written by tailor A. M. Gone, with original stamped transmittal
cover, Charlestown, [Mass.], Feb. 17, 1861 to Gone’s brother concerning the tailoring of a high grade personal coat for President-elect Abraham Lincoln. In small part: “…I have had the honor to make the
President-elect a coat. Mr. Fenno sent one of his western customers
and got a correct measure which he gave to me with orders to cut &
trim…I made a coat worth about $45.00…(it was made for service and
not exclusively for show) it was made from a piece of fine Moscow
Beaver lined with a fine Italian cloth. In the back was stitched a circle of
stars, thirty three in number. The rest (as well as the forepart) was filled
up with fine diamonds. In the centre of each forepart was stitched an
eagle with shield with the original thirteen stars in a half circle over the
top. It looked very neat when finished. It took me two weeks from the
time I cut it before I had it nearly ready to send away. We received a
very polite letter of acceptance from Mr. Lincoln. So much for that. I
would like it much better however if he would give me a snug berth of
a couple of thousand a year…of Seward’s and Adam’s speeches. I have
read them both…Mr. Adams is a true patriot…he is willing to…compromise without giving up the principle…Seward is rather vague…the
Crittenden resolutions can never be made a law…personal liberty bills
and the election of a Republican President constitutionally is by some
assigned to the causes [of the coming war] while others boldly avow
that it has been steadily assuming its present aspect for years…what is
the present demands of the South nothing more or less than the recognition of property in slaves by the Federal Government…the present
election has shown that the free states can elect a President by a constitutional majority…the growing wealth and population of the free
states must be counter balanced in some way…”. Fine. $600 - 800
650. LINCOLN ASSASSINATION CIVIL WAR ERA DIARY War-date
pocket diary for the year 1865 belonging to Mary A. Burnham in which
she makes passing references to both the surrender of Robert E. Lee
and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. On April 10, she
writes: “I have made doughnuts...sewed some and mended. Lee’s army
is surrendered.” She notes on April 15: “Quite pleasant it rains to
night...Mr. Lincoln died at 7 this morning...” Later, on April 19, she
writes: “...Very pleasant & windy...I have been out in the village Mr. Lincoln is to be buried to day...” Balance of diary not read. Some wear along
the spine.
$100 - 150
651. ANTI-MCCLELLAN “SALT RIVER” TICKET A great piece of 1864
pro-Lincoln campaign propaganda being a small yellow, 2 1/4” x 3 1/2”
glazed card board Salt
River ticket, entitled:
“Biddy Lamenting the
Result of the Election”,
reading, in part: “No
use crying Biddy, ‘Mac’
may have a Position
yet…his friends will be
down soon from SALT
RIVER…yet…”.
Very
good. Salt River Tickets
were popular in the
mid-1800s, printed by the winning candidate after an election to mock
or tease the loser. They likely got their name from the rivers of saline
tears shed by the loser and his supporters...
$150 - 200
645. (ABRAHAM LINCOLN)
Lot of five cartes-de-visite, including
images of Lincoln with his cabinet, with his son Tad, and alone, one
with Bonta & Curtiss backstamp, Syracuse. One bears trimmed corners,
else very good.
$150 - 200
646. HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809 - 1891) Vice President of the United
States under Abraham Lincoln and a prominent abolitionist. A.L.S. “H.
Hamlin” as U.S. Senator of Maine, 1p., 7 3/4”X 10 1/4”. Sept. 23, 1848,
regarding pamphlets he ordered on remarks he made for bill creating
Territorial Government for Oregon, California and New Mexico. Additionally signed with initials at bottom. Presented with a portrait and
ready to frame. Very good condition.
$75 - 100
652. LINCOLN’S CABINET Lot of four cartes de visite of Lincoln cabinet
members, includes three images of WILLIAM H. SEWARD, one each by
Fredericks and Earles, and an image of EDWIN STANTON by James Earle
& Son, Phila. Very good.
$100 - 150
647. LINCOLN CAN’T GET A SINGLE VOTE IN KENTUCKY! Fine, rare
poll book showing electors and voters, 16 double pages, 8” x 14” each,
Gums Springs Precinct, Bath Co., Kentucky, recording results for the
Nov. 6, 1860 election in which Lincoln ran for president with Hannibal
Hamlin was his vice presidential candidate. The hand-written book
records that Breckinridge and Lane received 205 votes, Bell and Everett
received 88 votes, Douglass and Johnson received 41 votes, but not a
single individual cast a vote for Lincoln despite his having been born in
Kentucky. String bound, slight toning at central fold, else very good.
$500 - 700
653. ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875) Seventeenth President of the
United States who came to office following the death of Abraham Lincoln. A squabble with Stanton along with his Reconstruction policies led
to an impeachment by Congress. Partly-printed D.S. as Governor of
Tennessee, 1p. folio, Nashville, Sept. 29, 1856, a grant of 62 acres in
Lincoln County to one Zadock Mattow. Tiny loss at fold junction at center, folds, else boldly signed and in very good condition. $500 - 600
654. ANDREW JOHNSON Manuscript L.S. as President 1p. 8vo., “Executive Office”, Aug. 1, 1865, in full: “Respectfully forwarded to Surgeon R. O. Abbott, M.D. Director Dep’t. of Washn. I am personally well
acquainted with Dr. Duhamel, and would ask that his services be not
dispensed with, and that he be continued in the discharge of the duties now performed by him...”. At right is a list of Duhamel’s duties in
another hand. Light toning at folds, light soiling, very good condition.
$400 - 500
648. LINCOLN ASSASSINATION BROADSIDE Lincoln assassination
broadside, 9 1/2” x 11 1/2”, Nashua, Apr. 19, 1865, headed “MURDER!
President LINCOLN Assassinated”. There follows a poem by poet George
G. B. DeWolfe, in part: “As weepeth a fond mother, her lifeless babe to
see, / So faithful Abram Lincoln, a Nation weeps for thee! / I’ve seen
the tear drops dewing the cheeks of passers bye! / But thou hast rose
triumphant, thy spirit is on high!...”. Scarce imprint, fine condition,, $300 - 400
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Grant displays the poor financial judgement
which would later ruin him
659. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES A.L.S. “Rutherford B. Hayes”, 1p.,
8vo., Speigel Grove, Fremont, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1891 to J.P.Gram: “...I
have a supply of unbound copies of Public Papers & will bring them
over to O[berlin]...”. With the original transmittal envelope addressed
in his hand (with printed biography mounted to front) affixed to the
bottom of the letter. Usual folds, else very good.
$200 - 300
655. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the
United States and Union lieutenant general. Very rare, fine content A.L.S.
as President, 2pp. 8vo., on lined Executive Mansion letterhead, Washington, Jan. 17, 1873, to John Hoey, the president of Adams Express.
Grant writes on his stock market
speculations, in part: “...I am very
much obliged to
Mr. Dinsmore for
his kindness in
proposing to wait
for the payment
on the stock he
purchased from
me until I have the
means
without
borrowing from
others, and to you
for preparing to
hold for me some
more until I can
pay for it. The
amount I spoke
of...was 120 shares
more, which would,
make my whole interest in Adam’s
Co. four hundred
shares or one hundred shares for
each of my children. Out of my present pay I never could pay for a single
share, nor could I soon pay what I now owe Mr. D. out of that and my
private income. But I expect within the next four months to sell from
thirty to fifty thousand dollars’ worth of property and all I realize in this
way I want to invest in something that will give me an income...”. Mr.
Dinsmore was a top executive at Adams Express, and along with Hoey,
was active in helping the President with his stock holdings. Apparently
once Grant stepped down from his position, however, aid from wealthy
businessmen like Hoey and Dinsmore dried up, and he was left to fend
for himself. Grant’s financial state later in life is well-known: lacking a
Presidential pension or other intangible revenue from that position, Grant
was left in a precarious state. This situation prompted him to make what
would be a fatal decision to invest the majority of his savings into a real
estate financial firm that went bust. He began writing his war memoirs
to support his family and help pay off the staggering $150,000 debt accrued with the deal. Text is light on first page, but dark and clear on
verso. With the original holograph cover bearing a free frank by OLIVER
O. BABCOCK. A couple of minor splits at margin, else very good condition, and certainly an ironic, if not prophetic, peek into the president’s
fiduciary inclinations.
$2,500 - 3,500
660. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
His signature on a 4to. sheet
“R.B.Hayes” as President, adding “29 March, 1877”. Light toning
along right edge and minor loss at left margin, all of which could be
easily matted out, else fine.
$100 - 150
661. JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831 - 1881) Twentieth President of
the United States, Union army major general, assassinated while in
office. A.L.S. “ J.A. Garfield”, 1p., 8vo, Mentor, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1880
to a Mr. Paul Beaumont of Brooklyn, N.Y. honoring an autograph request. Usual folds, light soiling, else very good.
$300 - 400
662. JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831 - 1881) Bold signature on slip of
paper. Closely-cut, else fine.
$150 - 200
663. CHESTER A. ARTHUR (1829 - 1886) Twenty-first President
of the United States who took office following the assassination of
James Garfield. Fine bold signature “Chester A. Arthur” penned on a
2” x 5” sheet. Light mounting traces to verso, otherwise near fine
condition, ideal for display.
$200 - 300
664. GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President
of the United States, supported Civil War service and fiscal reform.
Rare partly-printed D.S. “Grover Cleveland Mayor” as Mayor of Buffalo, 2pp. legal folio, Buffalo, Aug. 29, 1852, a $20,000 bond between one A. L. Barber and the City of Buffalo, approved by Cleveland
at conclusion. Light toning and soiling, else very good. Rare in that
Cleveland served as Mayor for but eight months!
$200 - 300
665. GROVER CLEVELAND D.S. “Grover Cleveland” as President,
1p., folio., Apr. 21, 1885, an appointment of Palemon Wiley as postmaster for Central City, Colorado. With official seal and ribbons.
Usual folds, light soiling, else very good.
$200 - 300
666. GROVER CLEVELAND Bold signature as President on an Executive Mansion card: “Grover Cleveland Jan. 8 1897”. Very light toning to extreme edges and tape remains on upper and lower right
corners, mounting traces from prior display, otherwise very good.
$150 - 200
667. BENJAMIN HARRISON (1833-1901) 23rd President of the
United States. During the Civil War, Harrison served as a Brigadier
General in the Army of the Cumberland. A.L.S. as President, 1p., 8vo.,
Indianapolis, July 7, 1888 to the Hon. J.S. Clarkson. Written during
the campaign in which he was elected president, he invites Clarkson
to “...come up to my house at 12M & remain to lunch, if that is convenient.” Usual folds, else very good condition.
$400 - 500
668. BENJAMIN HARRISON Bold signature, “Benjamin Harrison” on
a 3 1/4” x 4 1/2” card adding the date, “June 8, 1893.” Light soiling,
else fine.
$150 - 200
669. LEVI P. MORTON (1824 - 1920) Vice President of the United
States (1889 - 1893). Partly-printed D.S., 1p. folio, New York, June
1, 1898, a certificate attesting that Andrew H. Green has been
elected a Life Member of the New York Zoological Society. Adorned
with an attractive engraving of a pronghorn antelope at top. Fine
condition. Green was one of the most important New Yorkers ever:
besides brokering the building of New York’s most important museums and parks, he masterminded the 1898 consolidation of
Greater New York, joining today’s Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island within the borders of New York City, enlarging the metropolis
fivefold.
$100 - 150
656. ULYSSES S. GRANT Very bold signature on an 8vo. sheet adding
date April 8, 1869. The sheet is peculiar in that beneath Grant’s signature there are rather bizarre notes with religious content on both sides
of the sheet. Light toning to margins, very good condition and ideal for
display.
$300 - 400
657. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893) Nineteenth President of
the United States and Union brigadier general. Partly-printed D.S. 1p.
4to., Washiington, June 19, 1878, an order for the Secretary of State:
“...to affix the Seal of the United States to a warrant for the pardon of
Frank Sherrill...”. Fold, very good.
$400 - 500
670. WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843 - 1901) Twenty-fifth President of
the United States, acquired Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii, assassinated. Manuscript L.S. as President on Executive Mansion letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 21, 1897, to Rev. John W.
Walden, sending thanks. Boldly signed, light toning to edges, very
good.
$150 - 200
658. RUTHERFORD B. HAYES A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Fremont, OH, Feb. 11,
1888, to J. L. Clapp, in part: “...I am not able to learn as to the Regiment,
or the death of young Clark. After interviewing Maj. Stahl, I wrote to Capt.
Luckley...The boy is remembered here as a young fellow before the War,
but not afterwards. He must have joined some other Regt...”. Foxing at
margins, a 1” tear at left margin, overall very good.
$400 - 500
671. WILLIAM MCKINLEY His bold signature as Governor of Ohio
on an engraved State of Ohio Executive card. Very good.$150 - 200
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672. THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled
the Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged
conservation. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio,
Washington, May 21, 1904, an unusual military commission appointing Joseph R. Smith as “Brigadier General retired .” Countersigned by ROBERT SHAW OLIVER as acting secretary of war with
intact blue paper seal at bottom left. Light vertical creases, else fine
condition. Joseph R. Smith, a retired Civil War brigadier general and
on eof the few Jews to attain that rank, was appointed Acting Surgeon General in 1865.
$500 - 700
680. WOODROW WILSON (1856 - 1924) Twenty-eighth President of
the United States who passed sweeping reform laws, gave women the
right to vote, and led the United States through World War I setting the
ground work for the League of Nations. Unusual partly-printed D.S. as
President, 1p. folio on vellum, Washington, May 13, 1915, an appointment of Charles N. Liqued as “A Carpenter in the NAVY of the UNITED
STATES...”. Countersigned by JOSEPHUS DANIELS as Secretary of the
Navy. Mounted to a board which has warped somewhat, document
overall clean with some very light soiling, overall very good.
$300 - 400
673. THEODORE ROOSEVELT His bold, full signature as President
on a small vellum slip removed from a document. Mounted to a larger
sheet with biographical information, overall fine condition.
$200 - 300
674. (THEODORE ROOSEVELT) Candid photograph, 5” x 4” sepia, of
Roosevelt standing in a military camp wearing top hat and tails, beside
an Army officer and an enlisted man, c. 1910. Very good condition.
$100 - 150
675. [THEODORE ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGNING 1910] A great original
real photo postcard (not signed), 35 1/2” x 3 1/2” sepia, shows Roosevelt in a bi-plane with pilot Arch Hoxsey sitting beside him during a
Missouri State Republican Party campaign in St. Louis, Oct. 11, 1910.
The portly candidate in suit and cap clasps a pole of the plane firmly
for take-off and bears the usual determined expression. This postcard
was distributed by Cole & Co. of Asbury Park, N.J. Light wear and fading,
stamp at bottom, deep crease to bottom right corner, otherwise good
condition.
$50 - 75
681. WOODROW WILSON T.L.S as President on White House letterhead, Washington, Aug. 12, 1916, to Rev. Dr. A. W. Hazen expressing
his remorse at hearing that he is giving up his active pastorate and
adds it “...causes me a pang to hear it...”. Matted in beige and set into
a wood frame. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.
$150 - 200
682. WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1923) Twenty-ninth President of
the United States. Partly-printed D.S. “Warren G. Harding” as President,
1p. folio, Washington, Feb. 16, 1922, an appointment of Anna M. Long
to serve as Postmaster at Marysvale, Utah, co-signed by Postmaster
General WILL H. HAYS. Stained at lower and left margins not affecting
text or signature, else very good. Simply matted and set into a gilt
frame, not examined out of frame.
$300 - 400
676. EDITH KERMIT ROOSEVELT (1861 - 1948) First Lady and second wife of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States.
Two A.Ls.S., the first 4pp. 8vo., Sagamore Hill, October 14, [n.y. but
docketed 1927 in another hand], to President Luther, in part: “...It was
a very great pleasure to get your note and it brought so many happy
memories...I never say any home like it, and I feel that the old house is
a real acquisition for us all...” and more social content. Along with a
second A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Sagamore Hill, June 11, [n.y. but docketed
1922 in another hand], to Miss Brady, in part: “...Many thanks for your
kind letter. I had not heard of Mrs. Luther’s death....”, more. Very good
condition, two pieces.
$100 - 150
683. WARREN G. HARDING The bottom portion of a subscription
form, 1p. extreme oblong 12mo., Aug. 6, 1903, boldly signed. Floated
on a mat with a portrait engraving and ready to frame. Very good.
$150 - 200
684. CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of the
United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of
Harding. T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, July 6, 1926, to Francis Prescott, Chair of the Republican State
Committee of Massachusetts, in part: “...I am greatly obliged to you
and to the other members of the State Committee for your kind birthday wishes...”. Very light soiling to edges, otherwise near fine condition.
$150 - 200
677. WILLIAM H. TAFT (1857 - 1930) Twenty-seventh President of
the United States and Supreme Court Chief Justice. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to. Pointe-a-Pic, Canada, Sept. 18, 1916, to
George Bryan, in part: ‘...I have your kind letter...and I am very glad to
know that young Demsey is justifying the action in his case. Please
present my compliments to Colonel McCabe when you see him...”>.
Rusted paper clip impression at top edge, light soiling to margins, very
good with a clean, bold signature.
$150 - 200
685. HERBERT HOOVER (1874 - 1964) 31st President of the United
States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression
led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.L.S. as President
on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 10, 1932, to
Philip Carroll, in part: “...I have been deeply touched by the thousands
of messages from friends who, like yourself, have loyally supported
my efforts to serve the nation, have given me friendship, and who have
been moved by a personal warmth of understanding to send me a
cheering word of greeting...”. Of course Hoover refers here to his landslide defeat on Nov. 8, 1932 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Light toning to
extreme margins and a small stain at bottom left margin, otherwise
very good condition.
$200 - 300
678. WLLIAM H. TAFT Bold signature as President on a White House
card. Light stain lightly affects last letter of signature, very light stain at
upper-left affects nothing, mounting remains to verso, very good.
$150 - 200
679. WILLIAM H. TAFT T.L.S. as President with holograph correction
on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 31, 1912. In
part: “...I knew Senator [Alfred B.] Kittridge...We had been Yale men...I
had much to do with him in connection with the Panama Canal, for I
was Secretary of War while he was Chairman of the Canal Committee
of the Senate. We did not agree on the type of canal...South Dakota lost
$150 - 200
in him a very able lawyer...”. Very good.
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696. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT T.L.S. on U.S. Delegation to the U.N. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Paris, Jan. 28, 1952 in French advising a lady: “...The
young are always close to my heart!”, but regrets she cannot address
the lady’s class. Sold with a White House card signed by MAMIE EISENHOWER and other ephemera. Fine.
$75 - 100
686. HERBERT HOOVER Signed card: “Herbert Hoover” with his famous quote (typed) : “Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the
national debt.” With Mary Lou Hoover White House A.N.S.: “Thank you
for your Good Wishes and the gorgeous yellow chrysanthemums and
red leaves. Lou Henry Hoover” with White House envelope.$150 - 200
697. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT 1p., 12mo. Signed index card: “Eleanor
Roosevelt”. With original Val-Kill Cottage, Hyde Park, New York transmittal envelope with postage mark Feb. 4, 1960 to a Mrs. Richard Primrose of E. Stroudsburg, PA.
$40 - 60
687. HERBERT HOOVER A group of three pieces, including two clipped
signatures (mounted) together with a T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Stanford University,
Nov. 17, 1928 to a supporter. Letter has been mounted to a board which
has been cracked in several places, evenly toned, overall just good. Together three pieces.
$100 - 150
A Canadian soldier is awarded
the Legion of Merit
688. HERBERT HOOVER T.L.S. on his personal letterhead. 1p. 4to.
[n.p.] Aug. 28, 1837 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sweeny of Brooklyn, NY.,
thanking them for their birthday greetings. Usual folds, else fine.$75 100
689. HERBERT HOOVER I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a chest-up portrait of
Hoover later in life by Harris & Ewing. Light silvering at edges, a few
minor creases, minor mounting remnants on verso, else very good to
fine condition.
$150 - 200
690. HERBERT HOOVER His signature with sentiment on a small slip
in green ink: “The Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover”. Very fine condition.
$100 - 150
691. LOU HENRY HOOVER (1874 - 1944) First Lady, wife of Herbert
Hoover, 34th President of the United States. White House engraving
signed “L.H. Hoover”. Evenly toned, good.
$35 - 50
692. 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. Typed D.S.
“Franklin D. Roosevelt” as Governor
of New York on State of New York,
Executive Chamber letterhead, 1p,
4to., Sept. 17, 1929, designating
Howell Cheney as the delegate to
represent the state at the Seventeenth Annual Convention of the International Association of Public
Services to be held in Philadelphia
Sept. 24-27th, 1929. Also signed by
the Secretary to the Governor. Handsomely presented in dark blue mat
with image and biographical plaque,
and set into a wood and gilt frame.
Very good condition, not examined out of frame. NB: frame is slightly
damaged at left corner.
$300 - 400
698. HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United
States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through
the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War.
Rare D.S. as President, 1p. small 4to., White House, Washington [n.d.],
an award of the Legion of Merit to a Canadian soldier. Truman’s citation
awards the presitgious medal to Air Commodore James Winfred Tice of
the Royal Canadian Air Force in recognition of his establishment of the
Institute of Aviation Medicine, and research into night vision, air crew
clothing, and psychological activities for Canadian forces, and his sharing
of his findings with his American counterparts. Beautifully matted in blue
cloth with an image of Truman reviewing Commonwealth soldiers on an
airfield with a Legion of Merit medal pinned to the mat at left, all set into
a finished wood frame.
$800 - 1,200
699. HARRY S. TRUMAN T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, May 17, 1946 to Maj. Gen. Philip Fleming, Federal
Works Agency Administrator, transmitting a memorandum from the Civil
Aeronautics Board and urging that it be given careful consideration. File
and staple holes at top, else very good.
$200 - 300
693. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Interesting T.L.S. as President on White
House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Jan. 6, 1936, to Representative
Maury Maverick, in part: “...That is a grand spur. I shall dig it in. Wear its
mate yourself. Two cowboys can ride a herd a whole lot better than
one!...”. Maverick was the great-grandson of Samuel Maverick, a rancher
who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Staple holes at top,
very light toning to margins, overall very good condition. $400 - 500
700. HARRY S. TRUMAN T.L.S. as President, 1p. 4to. on White House
letterhead, Washington, June 23, 1949 to Edward O’Keefe, assistant
manager of the Hotel Pierre in New York thanking him for his letter and
adding that he “shall bear in mind your recommendation of Mr. James
W. Lowery and am glad to learn that you think so highly of him...”. Usual
folds, staple hole at top left, else very good.
$150 - 200
694. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT T.L.S. as President on White House
letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 17, 1940, sending thanks to Alice
Huntington of South Carolina. A curious pink stain at middle of left edge
affects nothing, otherwise very good condition, with a fine, bold signature.
$300 - 400
701. HARRY S TRUMAN I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w bust portrait of Truman inscribed to Rep. Albert Ullman and dated June 20, 1963.
Fine condition. Together with two additional I.S.P.’s, 8” x 10” b/w
ea., one by Massachusetts Representative JOHN W. MCCORMACK
and the other by Arkansas Representative WILBUR MILLS. Together, three pieces.
$150 - 200
695. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884 - 1962) First Lady, wife of Franklin
D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. Eleanor was active in
a wide range of liberal and humanitarian projects. T.L.S. with holograph
postscript as First Lady on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington,
Nov. 25, 1939 to “Al”. The First Lady mentions that she has sent the
man tickets by mail, adding: “...I’ll be at the game with the President and
will return by train. I go to Annapolis on Monday...The President says
you may not get tops in Saratoga Battlefield, but he says you are to be
in charge of all outside work...”. She notes at bottom: “I’ll keep some
food for you both as I expect you will get in late...”. Light soiling, else
very good.
$150 - 200
702. HARRY S. TRUMAN T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on his personal letterhead, Independence, July 2, 1964 to Mrs. H.A. Allshouse thanking
her for a letter and medal commemorating the 75th anniversary
of the Johnstown Flood. Contemporary ink smudge to signature,
usual folds, else very good.
$75 - 100
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708. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER T.L.S. “D.E.” 1p. 4to. Gettysburg, June 30,
1962 on his personal letterhead to Ernest “Tex” Lee, aide de camp to Eisenhower during the Second World War. Eisenhower writes concerning “... the
organization and activities of the National Republican Citizens Committee.
The organization of this Committee results from discussions which Bill
Miller, our Republican National Chairman, and I have had with representatives of those Citizens and Volunteer Committees which participated in the
national elections of other voluntary organizations which have devoted dur$100 - 150
ing this same period...”. Light creases, else very good.
703. HARRY S. TRUMAN
Nice pair of Truman pieces:
I.S.P., 3” x 5”, b/w, a head
and shoulders pose inscribed in the bottom blank
margin. With a post-Presidency T.L.S. on personal
letterhead, 1p., 8vo., Independence, Nov. 24, 1964
sending the photo. Very
good.
$200 - 300
709. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Interesting item, his signed golf score
card for a round played in Eldorado in Palm Desert, California! Within the
folded score card, Eisenhower pencils in his strikes and pars, referring to
himself as “Ike”. Unfortunately, he merely scribbles the name of his opponent, who remains unknown. Ike signs in blue ballpoint on the cover. According to our consignor, a respected dealer, this item comes from the
estate of his good friend New York Jets owner David “Sonny” Werblin. Very
good.
$100 - 150
704. HARRY S. TRUMAN
INAUGURATION Superb
S.P., 7 1/2” x 6 1/2” (sight)
b/w, an image of Harry Truman, First Lady BESS TRUMAN and daughter
Margaret Truman as Harry holds a Bible and is sworn in to become the
33rd President of the U.S. following the death of F.D.R. on Apr. 12, 1945.
Signed by both Harry and Bess on the white mount, matted in black and
set into a black wood-grained frame. Fine.
$300 - 400
710. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER T.L.S. 1p. 4to., on his Gettysburg letterhead but written from Indio, Ca., Dec. 29, 1967, to a Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Shulman of Hickory Valley Farms in Stroudsburg, PA, thanking them for a
“delightful smoked turkey”. Floated on a black mat and set into a simple
wood frame. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.
$100 - 150
705. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890 - 1969) 34th President of the
United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during
World War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on DDay. Nice association T.L.S. as President, on White House letterhead,
Washington, Nov. 15, 1956, to vaudeville star William Gaxton. In part:
“...I find from David and Louis Marx that you were one of the organizing
members of their ‘Club’ activities in the recent political campaign. This
note brings you my thanks for all you did in this matter — as it does,
once again, for your contribution to the entertainment at the Madison
Square Garden Rally...”. William Gaxton (1893-1963) was an early stage
and film actor who starred in the Broadway hit “A Connecticut Yankee in
King Arthur’s Court” and Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes”. Handsomely
matted in olive green with a classic b/w portrait and set into a gilt frame.
Very good condition, not examined out of frame.
$200 - 300
Eisenhower thanks his former aide for his
approval on seeking a second term in office.
706. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
T.L.S. “D.E.” as President, 1p.
4to. on White House letterhead,
Washington, March 6, 1956
Ernest “Tex” Lee, aide de camp
to Eisenhower during the Second World War. Eisenhower
thanks Lee for his message,
adding: “... I think, in the recent
announcement, above all I appreciate the approval of those
who were particularly close to
me in wartime...”. On February
29, 1956, Eisenhower announced in a televised address,
his intention to seek a second
term in office. In light of his
heart attack in September
1955, this was a significant announcement. Offered with the original transmittal envelope. Horizontal
crease, light soiling, else very good to fine condition.
$200 - 300
711. JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the
United States. Kennedy faced-down Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. Fine signed book,
the collection of his addresses To Turn The Tide, edited by John W.
Gardner (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1962), first edition hardcover,
boldly inscribed on the first free endpaper: “To Irvine - with warmest
regards John F. Kennedy 1962”. With dustjacket slightly worn at edges
and bearing a small coffee cup stain on front, very light toning to page
edges, binding tight, overall very good condition.
$700 - 900
712. JACQUELINE KENNEDY (1929 - 1994) First Lady and wife of John
F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. Lot of five items includes: Hand-lettered menu, 1p. 12mo., [Paris], Sep. 28, 1965, signed
at top; an envelope addressed by Kennedy to a lady in Paris with printed
franking signature (stained); a black-bordered sympathy card concerning the death of John Kennedy (contained within the envelope); an engraved acknowledgement card thanking the recipient for good wishes
concerning the birth of John Kennedy, Jr., and a press photo showing
J.F.K. as Senator with his family.
$200 - 300
707. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER T.L.S. “D.E.” as President, 1p. 4to. on White
House letterhead, Washington, June 25, 1959 to Ernest “Tex” Lee, aide de
camp to Eisenhower during the Second World War, thanking him for his
two “...recommendations. I shall pass your letters along to the people who
do the preliminary screening for these posts, and I know that serious consideration will be given to the candidates for whom you have such high regard...”. Pencil notation at top left, one horizontal crease, else fine.
$150 - 200
713. JOHN F. KENNEDY AND FAMILY An original print of the classic
image of President John F. Kennedy standing with his family in front of
a door at his father Joseph Kennedy’s estate on Easter Sunday, Apr. 14,
1963. The photo is 8” x 10” color, and was taken by official White House
photographer Cecil Stoughton, with his backstamp on verso. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
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714. LEE HARVEY OSWALD (1939 - 1963) American assassin of President John F. Kennedy who Oswald shot in Dallas, November 22, 1963.
Oswald was in turn murdered by nightclub owner Jack Ruby days later.
Excessively rare A.L.S. Lee”, 2pp. 8vo., June 28. [n.y. but 1962], to his
mother Marguerite Oswald. Lee writes on yellow lined note sheet in his
idiosyncratic spelling and style: “...Recived your letter today in which you
say your wish to pay me back the money you used last year, that, of
course, is not neccissary however you can send me something from
there every now and then. If you do decide to send a package please
send the following; 1 can Rise shaving cream 1 razor (Gilliet) Pocket novels Westerns and Sciences fiction - time or newsweek magazine chewing
Gum and chocolate bars. Thats about all. Ha-Ha. I very much miss
something to Read you should try and get me the pocket novel ‘1984’
by Wells. I am working at the local Radio plant as a mettal worker. We
live only 5 minuts from these so it is very conveinant. Well thats about
all for now. I repeat you do not have to send me checks or money! Love
XXX Lee P.S. Marina sends a big Hello to you also!”. On June 1, 1962,
the Oswalds had moved from Russia to Dallas, and Oswald gained employment at the Leslie Welding Company on June 17. Just two days before this letter, on June 26 Oswald had been interrogated by the FBI
about his reasons for having emigrated to Russia. Oswald was outwardly
hostile and denied any involvement with Soviet intelligence and promised cooperation with the FBI should he be contacted by any Soviet operatives. He was again interrogated just three weeks after this note, on
August 16, 1962. Oswald was friendlier this time and again reassured
the agents he would inform them if any KGB approached him. He noted
that this was unlikely to happen as his job did not involve any sensitive
information, and again stated that no representative of the Soviet Union
had contacted him. Shortly thereafter, Oswald’s case was closed. Oswald
quit his job in the fall of 1962 and started work at a graphic arts firm.
This job, too, was short-lived, as Oswald was fired in April 1963 for ineptitude and for reading a Russian publication. It is theorized that it was
at this firm that Oswald as able to forge ID documents. Lightly laminated
by Marguerite Oswald - as she did with nearly all the letters from her
son, otherwise near fine.
$5,000 - 7,000
715. ORIGINAL JOHN F. KENNEDY
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS A set of 22
images, all 8” x 10” b/w except for ne
5” x 7”, original copies of many famous images of the Kennedy Family,
the children, portraits of JFK and
Jacqueline, and so forth. Some duplication, fine condition. 22 pieces.
$150 - 200
716.
ORIGINAL
JOHN
F.
KENNEDY OVAL OFFICE PHOTOGRAPHS A set of five original
photographs by White House
photographer Cecil Stoughton,
with three being 8” x 10” color
and two 5” x 4 1/2” color. The images show Kennedy meeting with
high ranking military personnel,
handling a rifle, and chatting with
them. Condition is fine, with the
8” x 10” bearing Stoughton’s
backstamp and negative number on verso.
$150 - 200
717. ORIGINAL JOHN F. KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHS A great set of 12
original photographs, 8” x 10” b/w showing Kennedy as President. The
photos depict Kennedy speaking, standing with leaders, and some great
close-up candids. Fine condition, 12 pieces.
$150 - 200
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718. ORIGINAL JOHN F. KENNEDY
PHOTOGRAPHS A great set of 13 original photographs, 8” x 10” b/w, with
many classic head and shoulders portraits of Kennedy as President (including
the Bachrach portrait) with printed inscriptions, and a few of Jackie as well. No
backstamps, fine condition. 13 pieces.
$100 - 150
721. ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF JOHN F. KENNEDY IN BERLIN A great
set of nIne original 8” x 10” color photographs of John F. Kennedy while president during his June 1963 visit to Berlin and stamped as such on the verso
of each. The images show Kennedy in Berlin, likely when he gave his famous
speech declaring: “Ich bin eine berliner” (“I am a cream-filled pastry”); on the
podium surrounded by security; overseeing an army base and examining
weapons; and viewing a cake created in the shape of his famous PT-109.
Fine condition, nine pieces.
$150 - 200
722. (JOHN F. KENNEDY) GEORGE BARNEY ROSS Executive officer of the
PT-109 when it was sunk by an American B-25 on July 20, 1943. Kennedy
appointed him to the Presidential Commission on Juvenile Delinquency and
Youth Crime after the War. Interesting typed D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], a souvenir statement titled: “PT-109”, in part: “...Aboard PT-109 in the meanwhile
daylight had substituted the dread of exposure for the terror of darkness.
While inflating hopes for rescue, the sunrise also had torn away the protection of night..the eleven Americans were encircled by Japanese...’What do
you want to do, fight or surrender?’ Kennedy asked his crew. ‘Fight with
what?’ someone asked. They took stock of their weapons. the 37-millimeter
gun, still lashed to the deck, had fallen overboard...In addition to the guns,
there was one large knife, one light knife, and one pocket knife left...”. Boldly
signed at conclusion, adding: “Dear Mr. Kessler It was the .38 cal revolver
that continued to function all through the week. We used it to try to signal
the boats when we swam into Ferguson Passage....”. Fine.
$100 - 150
723. “A TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. KENNEDY” Posthumous collection of essays
and poems printed following Kennedy’s assassination: A Tribute to John F.
Kennedy, edited by Pierre Salinger and Sandor Vanocur (Encyclopedia Britannica Press, Chicago) 1964. 162pp, 6 1/2” X 9 1/4”. In original slipcase. The
contents include a never-before-published painting by Jackie Kennedy of the
White House in the 1800s, with other contributions by Daniel Moynihan, Ferdinand Marcos, James Reston, Abba Eban, E. B. White, Robert F. Kennedy, Norman Mailer, Robert Shaw, Albert Schweitzer, John Masefield, and many others.
Proceeds were donated to the Kennedy Library. Paper wrapper is toned, else
very good.
$100 - 150
719. ORIGINAL JOHN F. KENNEDY PHOTOS AT SPACE CENTER A
great set of 13 original photographs showing John F. Kennedy visiting
NASA and Cape Canaveral, taken by White House photographer Cecil
Stoughton. Twelve of the images are 8” x 10”, with three color and 11
b/w, with a smaller color image measuring 5” square and showing
Kennedy riding in a car. The other images include Kennedy at a poium,
Kennedy speaking with an astronaut in a space capsule, viewing a
rocket, standing with crowds, and so forth. Excellent images in fine condition. Several images are backstamped “Cecil Stoughton, The White
House”.13 pieces.
$150 - 200
724. LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President of the
United States and creator of the “Great Society” social welfare programs.
America’s growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. Scarce book The Johnson Years, privately printed, 10 1/2”
x 13 1/2”. January 13, 1969. Pages unnumbered. A series of essays on the
successes of Johnson’s administration by such notables as George Meaney,
Michael DeBakey, Carl Stokes, McGeorge Bundy, Laurance Rockefeller, Nelson Rockefeller, Tom C. Clark, and others, with photo illustrations. Bears a
printed plate affixed to front flyleaf inscribed by Johnson to film and theater
columnist Leonard Lyons and his wife, and boldly signed in full. The first
such copy of this book we’ve seen, and possibly signed as President as Johnson left office January 20, 1969.
$200 - 300
720. ORIGINAL JOHN F.
KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHS A
great set of 16 original 8” x 10”
color photographs showing
Kennedy as President in November 1963. Images include
Kennedy viewing a Marines helicopter, visiting a navy ship, shaking hands with military personnel,
walking aboard the ship, donning
a windbreaker, and so forth. Great
detail! All but one photo are backstamped by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton, and
negative number designated. The other photo is stamped “30368 Nov.
1963 By R. L. Knudsen, PHC, USN Office of the Naval Aide to the President”.
16 pieces in fine condition.
$200 - 300
725. LYNDON B. JOHNSON T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Aug. 20, 1964, to Sergeant at Arms Joseph
C. Duke, in part: “...Of course I am glad to have — as you knew I would be
— the photographs that you sent me a few days ago....”. Small tear at top
left corner, else very good.
$200 - 300
726. LYNDON B. JOHNSON T.L.S. as President, 1p. 4to. on White House
letterhead, Washington, Nov. 20, 1968 to Congressman Albert Ullman of
Oregon congratulating him on his “…re-election to Congress” Alluding
to the groundbreaking civil rights and social welfare programs enacted:
This has been an eventful decade in the legislative history of our nation. I
know you are proud to have had a part in those achievements. The future
will demand no less of us. Your voice — and your vote — will be needed.”
One horizontal crease, else fine.
$200 - 300
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727. LYNDON B. JOHNSON T.L.S. as Senate Majority Leader on Senate
letterhead, Washington, Apr. 23, 1959 thanking Paul Cunningham, President of the ASCAP, for a recent letter and a copy of the Ninth “Copyright
Law Symposium”. Stamped in red, “Received, Apr. 27, 1959. ASCAP.” Light
horizontal crease else fine.
$100 - 150
An incredibly rare Nixon A.L.S. as President, written to a Representative
during tense negotiations with the Soviets during the 1973 Middle East Crisis
728. RICHARD M. NIXON (1913 - 1994) Thirtyseventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with
China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the
Watergate scandal. Extremely rare and important
content A.L.S. “RN” as President, 1p. 8vo. on White
House notepad paper, [Washington], Nov. 7, 1973.
A hastily written communication to Representative
Al Ullman (1914 - 1986) of Oregon requesting cooperation from the congressman in light of the ongoing negotiations with the U.S.S.R. for a settlement
to end the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Nixon writes to
Ullman explaining: “The Speaker has a personal
message for you from me. I would greatly appreciate your cooperation during this very delicate [underlined] phaze [sic] of our negotiations in the
Mideast where the U.S.S.R. could play a very decisive
role. RN” Creases, small loss from Nixon ripping the
sheet from the pad (for which he adds the date
again and circles it for clarity), else very good.
It appears that Congressman Ullman did cooperate
with the President. Nixon’s November 7 letter is offered together with a T.L.S. “RN” as President, 1p.
4to. on White House letterhead, Washington, Nov.
21, 1973, to Ullman: “…I want to express my appreciation for your cooperation in responding to my
request to the Speaker to delay House consideration
of the Trade Bill. I know how hard and how effectively you have worked on the Bill and the importance you attach to early action by the House.
However, I am convinced that debate on Title IV and,
in particular, the adoption of the Vanik amendment
could seriously undermine prospects for a settlement of issues out of which war in the Middle East
arose. It is my hope and belief that circumstances
will permit us to return soon to consideration of the
Bill…” One horizontal crease, else very fine.
This was one of several delays of the trade bill that the Nixon White House requested from
Congress during the Middle East Crisis of 1973. Nixon requested the delays due to several
controversial measures contained in it which that would have penalized the Soviet Union
in response to its suppression of dissidents and its refusal to allow free Jewish emigration
from the U.S.S.R. to Israel. The bill contained a provision that would deny equal trading
status to the Soviets until the President had certified that free emigration was allowed. In
addition, the Vanik Amendment proposed denying any new loans or loan guarantees to
the Russians in light of their emigration policy. Interestingly, according to the New York
Times, the White House ceased its requests for delays on November 1. House Speaker Carl
Albert had “informed him that there would be no further requests to put off the bill… Mr.
Albert said that the bill was scheduled for debate the week of Nov. 12. and that ‘Mr.
Kissinger gave me his consent to bring it up at that time.” (NYT, “White House Ends Plea on
Trade Bill” Nov. 2, 1973). However it appears that Nixon (or Kissinger) changed their mind
and requested further delay that was not reported in the press. Debate resumed on the
measure later in November and the bill passed the House (with the controversial amendments) in December. In the end, the amendment, signed into law by Gerald Ford in 1974
did little to help Jewish emigrants leave the Soviet Union. In fact, the number of exit visas
granted to Jews declined in the years following the passage of the trade bill. However the
delay proved pivotal in cooling global tensions and averted a wider Middle East war.
Autograph Letters Signed by Nixon as President are prohibitively rare. Only a handful of examples are known to exist and only one other A.L.S. has shown up on the market
in the past four decades. That example (A.L.S., Dec. 14, 1971 to Gen. and Mrs. Thomas
A. Aldrich) sold at Charles Hamilton Galleries in 1977 for $7,250 and again at Christies
in 2002 selling for $28,680 (Lot 326). That letter was a simple thank you for allowing
Nixon to stay at the general’s home during a visit. This letter, on the other hand, concerns a matter of tremendous import to American-Soviet relations at a critical moment
in the Cold War as the Middle East crisis threatened to embroil both powers into confrontation.
$6,000 - 8,000
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739. GERALD R. FORD T.L.S. “Jerry Ford” on Congressional letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 29, 1960 responding to Miss Lillian Lea
Nabke’s letter expressing her interest in securing employment with the
State Department and American Embassies. He also offers to write a
recommendation to that on her behalf. Usual folds, else fine condition.
$100 - 150
729. RICHARD M. NIXON T.L.S. "<I>RN<P>" on his personal letterhead,
1p. 4to., New York, Feb. 22, 1985, to prominent financier Emil Mossbacher. In part: "... Since April 30th will mark the tenth anniversary of the
fall of Saigon, we shall probably be inundated ... with scores of books,
columns, and television documentaries criticizing and lamenting the
American role in Vietnam. The enclosed book [Nixon's No More Vietnams,
included] presents a different point of view. There can be an honest difference of opinion over whether we should have become involved ... But
after witnessing the reign of terror that has been imposed upon the people
of Vietnam and Cambodia by the Communist regimes we opposed, fairminded observers can reach only one conclusion: Whatever our mistakes,
the United States tried and failed in a just cause in Vietnam. As I put it in the
last paragraph of this book, 'No More Vietnams' can mean that we should
not try again. It should mean that we must not fail again ...". A most revealing
letter, in fine condition. With Mossbacher's copy of the book.$750 - 1,000
740. GERALD R. FORD S.P. 8” x 10” color, a formal half-length pose
of Ford standing behind a chair beside the American flag. Boldly signed
in blue marker in the white bottom margin. Minor tape stains on white
margin, else fine.
$75 - 100
741. GERALD R. FORD D.S. “J Ford” in blue marker across the top
right-hand side of an official White House “Text of Remarks” delivered
by Ford at an Oct. 22, 1974 GOP fundraiser in Cleveland, Ohio which
threw Ford’s support behind Ohio politicians Jim Rhodes, Ralph Perk,
and others. Very good.
$100 - 150
Nixon and Eisenhower
together again . . . in 1971
A very rare A.L.S. as President,
to influential Sen. Daniel Moynihan
730. RICHARD M. NIXON Good content T.L.S. “R N “ as President, 1p. 4to. on
White House letterhead, Washington, Aug. 6, 1971 to Rep. Albert Ullman of
Oregon writing, “Last week I had the good fortune to receive one of the first
Eisenhower silver dollars and to present one of the new coins to Mrs. Dwight D.
Eisenhower. These coins were so impressive that I thought you woUld like to
have an uncirculated specimen [not present]. It is one of the first strikes of these
special dollar coins and, I think you will agree, is a beautiful example of our Nations’ coinage…” One horizontal fold, light soiling, else fine.
$200 - 300
731. RICHARD NIXON I.S.P. 5” x 7” b/w photo of Nixon with a smiling middle-aged woman and inscribed: “To Ruth H. Fisher with best wishes from
Richard Nixon”. Offered together with a copy of the same photograph (unsigned) as well as a second image of Nixon and Fisher speaking to another
individual. All three dated on verso “Whiteface Inn - 1965.” Three pieces in
very good to fine condition.
$200 - 300
732. RICHARD M. NIXON Unusual T.L.S. as President of the Senate (and Vice
President), 1p. 8vo. on a United States Senate referral slip, Washington, Dec. 18,
1956 to Mr. Norton writing, “Just learned that you had decided to become a Republican. We are very glad to welcome you into our Party. To show our appreciation I am enclosing a picture of the President.”. Fine condition. $150 - 200
733. RICHARD M. NIXON Fine vintage I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, shows a youthful
Nixon late 1950s-early 1960s in head and shoulders. Boldly inscribed and
signed at lower blank margin: “To Marshall Bean with best wishes from Richard
Nixon”. Fine.
$150 - 200
734. RICHARD NIXON T.L.S, as Vice President “Richard Nixon” on Office of
the Vice President letterhead, Washington, Nov. 20,1959, to Richard Barrett
Lowe, Governor of Guam. In part: “...This is just a note to thank you for sending
me an honorary commission as General of the Guam Militia, and you may be
sure that I am now on the lookout for those ‘five gold stars in a half circle’! Mrs.
Nixon and I were sorry to hear of your decision to resign your post in Guam...”.
Very light offsetting to top and bottom margins, very good.
$150 - 200
735. RICHARD NIXON Signed personal business card from his office at 20
Broad St., New York 5, N.Y. Smudging to edges, clear of signature, light wear,
very good.
$150 - 200
736. THE NIXON FAMILY Signatures of five Nixon family members on the
face of a Richard Nixon commemorative postal cover canceled in Washington
on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 1973. Among those signing are: EDWARD C.
NIXON, F. DONALD NIXON, JULIE NIXON EISENHOWER, PAT NIXONand
TRICIA NIXON. Sold with a separate Christmas commemorative cover signed
by PAT NIXON.Two pieces.
$100 - 150
742. JAMES E. CARTER (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the United
States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations. Excessively rare A.L.S. “Jimmy” as President on mint green White House
letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 29, 1977 to prominent New York
Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. In full: “To Sen. Pat Moynihan I appreciated your constructive press release of 11/18 re telephone communications eavesdropping. Jimmy”. Tape remnant at extreme top and
bottom margins, ink docket at top and a very light stain near top margin,
else fine. Moynihan was very concerned over the Soviet’s ability to electronically eavesdrop on government and civilian telephone conversations. Carter’s A.L.S.s as President are of the greatest rarity!
$2,500 - 3,500
737. RICHARD M. NIXON Bold inscription and signature on a green vintage
album page, in full: “To Linda with best wishes from Dick Nixon”. Dated June
27, 1954 at top right, fine.
$100 - 150
738. GERALD R. FORD (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States
who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later
pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. D.S. 1p. 4to., Washington [n.d.] on simulated White House letterhead, a souvenir copy of the
proclamation of a full pardon granted by Ford to Richard M. Nixon. It reads in
part: “...by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto
Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States which he, Richard
Nixon, has committed or may have committed...”. Boldly signed at bottom
margin and in fine condition.
$200 - 300
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750. WILLIAM J. CLINTON (b. 1946) Forty-second President of the
United States, the first elected president to be impeached. T.L.S. as
Governor of Arkansas on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Little Rock,
Aug. 30, 1983, to Curt J. Gronner, D.D.S., in part: “...Thank you for
your letter regarding your claim before the Arkansas State Claims
Commission. I have not discussed your claim with Dr. Hodges, the
Director, however, I believe that he was offering advice more than
stating a requirement when he discussed your appearance...”. Boldly
signed in blue marker, very good condition.
$300 - 400
743. JAMES E. CARTER (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the
United States who engineered a breakthrough in Arab-Israeli relations. Good content T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Oct. 31, 1983 concerning
the recent death of his sister, Ruth Carter Stapleton. Carter writes,
in full: “The entire Carter family is deeply touched by your expression of sympathy. We shall miss Ruth very much, but we are comforted by our faith and your love”. One horizontal fold, two light
spots toward left margin, else fine.
$60 - 80
744. JAMES E. CARTER A group of four pieces, including a fine
content with s second T.L.S. as President, 3pp. 4to. on White House
letterhead, Washington, Feb. 9, 1977 to Rep. Albert Ullman of Oregon thanking him for the “… time and effort you have put into your
thoughtful proposal for a tax credit for companies who hire new
employees, as a substitute for the business tax proposals which
were proposed as part of our economic stimulus package.” Carter
then goes into specifics on the merits of the proposal and asks a
series of pointed questions, many of which are still relevant today,
and read, in small part: “ —- would it worsen the competitive situation of areas that are growing slowly or declining against rapidly
growing areas like the Sun Belt; in the same way would it give advantages to rapidly growing firms and industries relative to those
which need help most; and won’t a firm’s tax credit depend on the
‘luck of the draw’ as to the hiring a firm had done during the base
period? —-businessmen won’t normally hire additional workers unless they can sell the output these workers produce; since this tax
credit doesn’t increase sales, will it then promote a reduction in
productivity and provide a disincentive to invest in new productivity-raising technology? “ Offered together T.L.S., as President, 1p.
4to. Washington, Aug 1, 1977 thanking Ullman for his work on the
Ad Hoc Committee on Energy; T.L.S. “Jimmy” as President, 1p. 4to.,
Washington, May 1, 1980 thanking Ullman for his work on H.R.
3919 “the Crude Oil Windfall Profit Tax Act.”. Also together with a
July 23, 1979 letter signed with an autopen signature. Together,
four pieces in fine condition overall.
$300 - 400
751. WILLIAM J. CLINTON His volume My Life: Vol. I,The Early
Years (New York: Vintage, 2004), softcover, boldly signed on the
half title page in black marker. Very good condition $150 - 200
752. BILL CLINTON INAUGURAL INVITATION AND EPHEMERA A
nice group of Clinton memorabilia from his 1993 election, including
an original Inaugural invitation, Inaugural official guide book, a red
wool scarf printed “President Bill Clinton Jan. 20, 1993 Democratic
Party of Arkansas”, and five large Clinton-Gore campaign buttons.
Overall very good condition. Along with JOE BIDEN (b. 1942), current
Vice President, a “We Need Change” campaign posted, 17” x 11”,
signed at middle.
$50 - 75
753. GEORGE W. BUSH (b. 1946) Forty-third President of the
United States who won his office after a hotly-contested election.
I.S.P. 8” x 10” color, a presidential standing portrait, inscribed in
lower blank margin: “To Grayson & Nancy Best Wishes George
Bush”. Fine.
$100 - 150
754. BARACK H. OBAMA, JR. (b. 1961) The 44th and current President of the United States, and the first African American to hold
the office. Signed Presidential inaugural invitation, 8” x 10 3/4”
(sight), framed, Washington, D.C., January 20, 2009. Obama has
boldly signed at the top left corner with a black sharpie. Letter of
provenance from the consignor included. Fine.
$600 - 800
755. BARACK H. OBAMA, JR. Bold signature across the masthead
of the first section of a Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 edition of The
Chicago Tribune. Beneath is an article titled: “Obama: Economy is
Job 1”. Very good condition.
$200 - 300
745. JAMES E. CARTER T.L.S. “Jimmy Carter” on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., July 24, 2002. To Senator Paul Simon, in part:
“...Thank you for your letter of June 26 and your supportive words
about my trip to Cuba. In case you don’t already receive my trip reports, I’m enclosing copies of the two most recent ones and will
make sure that you get them in the future...”. Staple holes and small
tears in top left corner, some creasing, fine.
$75 - 100
756. PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURES A group of three clipped signatures including THEODORE ROOSEVELT full signature as President on a small slip removed from a document, partial fold split
affecting signature; WILLIAM H. TAFT, signature on a small slip affixed to a larger sheet; and HERBERT HOOVER, signature on a small
slip with sentiment., affixed to a larger sheet with images and biographical information. Three pieces in overall very good to fine
condition.
$200 - 300
746. RONALD REAGAN (1911 - 2004) Fortieth President of the
United States who served for two terms (1981-1989) and contributed to the fall of European Communism. Joe Cotton’s Steak
Ranch menu, 9 1/4” X 12 3/4” folded, 2pp., signed on the back
cover in blue ballpoint in the “autographs” space, “Ronald Reagan”.
Additionally signed on cover by an unknown person. Some mild offsetting affecting last name of Reagan’s signature, otherwise Very
good condition.
$200 - 300
757. POLITICAL COLLECTION A group of eight political signatures in various formats (noted), includes: RICHARD NIXON, signature and inscription on his small printed card; JAMES E. CARTER,
signed FDC canceled inauguration day, Plains, Ga., Jan. 20, 1977;
GERALD R. FORD, signature on a 3” x 5” card; WALTER MONDALE,
signature on a 3” x 5” card; HUBERT HUMPHREY, T.L.S. as Senator,
1976, sending thanks; DAN QUAYLE, S.P. 8” x 10” color; CHARLES
DAWES, signature on a card; and CHARLES CURTIS, A.N.S. in pencil
on a small card. Eight pieces, very good to fine condition.
$200 - 300
747. RONALD REAGAN A.N.S.: “Hi Mary, Ronald Reagan” on a
Wheeling College, Public Relations news release envelope. Fold and
mild staining along right side of envelope but does not affect signature. Wheeling college is located in West Virginia. $100 - 150
748. NANCY REAGAN First Lady, wife of Ronald Reagan, 40th
President of the United States. Fine I.S.P. 8” x 10” color, a nice closeup portrait. Boldly inscribed at lower right; “To Frank Albizio Best
Wishes Nancy Reagan”. Fine.
$30 - 50
758. GERALD R. FORD AND JAMES E. CARTER (1913 - 2006)
38th President of the United States who assumed office upon the
resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. Two items by Ford: signed
book The Man Who Pardoned Nixon by Clark Mollenhoff (New York:
St. Martin’s 1976), hardcover with dust jacket. Boldly signed on the
first endpaper: “Gerald Ford 38th U.S. President”. Light toning, very
good; along with a Aug. 19, 1974 issue of Time magazine, signed
on the cover. Also: JAMES E. CARTER, fine signed portrait engraving, 9” x 12”. Three items, very good.
$100 - 150
749. GEORGE H. BUSH (b. 1924) 41st President of the United
States (1989-93). He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States, a congressman, an ambassador, and CIA
Director. T.L.S. as Vice President on official letterhead, 1p. 8vo.,
Washington, Nov. 12, 1981, to Roger H. Zion of Resources Development, Inc., in part: “...Thank you for the dollar. I like a man who
pays his gambling debts so promptly!...I don’t want to hold out a
whole lot of hope on the Whitehouse [sic] event. My schedule is very
hectic, and I am doing most of my political events for the State Party.
I do hope Bob understands my position...”. Boldly signed and fine.
$150 - 200
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Cabinet Members & Supreme Court
759. ALEXANDER HAMILTON’S LETTER BOX ALEXANDER HAMILTON (1755 - 1804) American politician who, with Madison and Jay,
supported the Constitution through contributions to The Federalist,
first Secretary of the Treasury who built the national fiscal system,
mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr. A fine relic, a mahogany
veneer letter box purportedly owned and used by Hamilton. The very
attractive box measures apprx. 12” x 8”, and 5” deep. It bears two
brass hinges supporting the lid and an ivory keyhole (locking mechanism and key not present), and an scrolled bottom. The inside of
the lid bears an ornate card holder, with a small drawer fitted at the
lower left. The box has been carefully refinished and waxed, and
bears just the smallest sign of restoration of two tiny chips at rear
bottom. On the bottom of the box is a carefully-penned note of
provenance ca. 1890: “Private letter box of Alexander Hamilton Heirloom Belonging to Helene Hamilton de Rohan Lineal Descendent
‘VIRIDIS ET FRUCTIFERA”. Worthy of genealogical research, a fine
relic.
$2,000 - 3,000
760. ROBERT F. KENNEDY (1925 - 1968) American politician who successfully managed his brother John’s presidential campaign and was later appointed Attorney General. He was assassinated in 1968 while running for president. Extraordinary typed
D.S. “Robert Kennedy”, 2pp. 4to., [New York, ca. late-1950’s], Kennedy’s application
in Hungarian and English “for Hungarian visas or transit-visas by persons of foreign
nationality”. The application, rubber stamped: “Cosmos Travel Bureau, Inc./45 West
45th Street/New York 36, N.Y...” at upper left, bears five of the 18 questions with RFK’s
typed answers: “Profession: Lawyer Washington, D.C...Purpose of visit to Hungary:
Journalistic purposes...For how long do you wish to reside in Hungary? Two or three
days...Passport date of expiration Dec. 9, 1962...In case of transit visa, country of destination: By automobile from Yugoslavia.” This application is undated except for a partial year (195_). Fine condition. It is entirely possible that Kennedy sought to “cover”
the Hungarian Revolution (1956) as a “journalist” to obtain information on his brother’s
behalf.
$800 - 1,200
William Seward avoids an attempt by agents of Maximilian of Mexico
to embarrass him into resignation.
761. WILLIAM SEWARD AVOIDS A SCANDAL! WILLIAM H. SEWARD (1801-1872) American politician and Lincoln’s Secretary of State, responsible
for preventing official European recognition of the Confederacy.. Very fine content collection of manuscript material relative to a plot by agents of
Maximilian of Mexico to embarrass Seward, an outspoken opponent of the French-backed regime. The affair began with Clarence Armstrong
Seward, the Secretary’s nephew, who had served briefly as Acting Undersecretary of State, following the attempted assassination of William and his
son Frederick in April 1865. To complicate matters, Clarence, who was an attorney in New York, was acting as counsel for the Mexican Express
Company: a commercial venture begun by Maximilian’s government in 1861. This association aroused the interest of the Mexican government who
saw an opportunity to attempt to force the Secretary of State from office. In September 1865, two men visited Clarence’s New York law office.
Begging secrecy, they produced a letter alluding to a “Monsieur M—-” who was to arrive in New York on the next steamer, “with the proper authentication.” That “authentication” was code for a $100,000 fund to be entrusted to Seward to pay off American newspaper editors to give Maximilian
favorable press. According to Clarence, who writes a lengthy A.L.S. 13pp. 8vo., Galveston, Nov. 14, 1865 to his law partner, R. M. Blatchford, “…I
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Express Company’ recently organized in the City of New York and with
which you appear to be connected.” Seward’s letter to the Mexican ambassador of the same date assuring him that the United States “has no
knowledge on the subject other … than what is furnished by your note “
Apparently Clarence also explained the matter personally to his uncle as
the collection also includes a brief L.S. by the Secretary, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 13, 1865, writing, “My dear Clarence, Your letter of the 11th
has been received. The matter to which it relates may rest for the present.” Fortunately for all parties concerned, a scandal was averted. Maximilian would be deposed as Emperor of Mexico in June 1867. A superb
and fascinating collection. Usual folds, light soiling, else fine condition
overall.
$500 - 700
answered as follows,
‘our people believe in
the Monroe Doctrine. I
have heard that one
Editor - naming him was formerly in the
market but I do not
know that he could be
purchased no, nor
whether he would use
his paper as you desire, but aside from
that , you both now my
name, and you will
both agree with me,
that it would no do for
one of that name to be
mixed up or compromised by having anything to do with the
mater you propose.’
We then had some
desultory conversation
in the course of which
it occurred to me that,
if that amount of
money was to arrive in
New York for the purpose indicated it would
be better for our Government to know the fact and the Depository of the money, and, when
the conversation resumed the subject, I terminated it by saying ‘I will see,’
and dismissed the gentlemen. “ After the meeting ended, Clarence, troubled by the implications of what he had done, related the affair to Thurlow
Weed, his uncle’s political mentor who advised him to stay silent on the
matter. However, it appears that Weed believed that Clarence had actually
accepted the money and the notion of his stringing-along Maximilian’s
agents was merely a cover story for more nefarious ends. Soon after the
meeting, Clarence travelled to Texas on legal business. It was during this
trip that the story made its way to William Seward courtesy of Mr. Weed
who divulged the story to the Secretary soon after Ulysses S. Grant had
expressed concern about Clarence’s connection to the Mexican Express
Company. According to a lengthy letter to Clarence by his law partner,
Richard M. Blatchford in a 10 page A.L.S. legal folio, New York, Nov. 3,
1865, “… Mr Weed … says to me that on Monday, while he, Weed was
with your Uncle, Gen. Grant sent up his name to see your Uncle. That he,
Weed, left, passing, as he went out, Gen. Grant going in - that some two
hours afterwards he, Weed, went back and found your Uncle much troubled. That your uncle said that Gen. Grant has had been to him to complain that you had been in communication with an agent of Maximilian’s
and had now gone to Mexico in that interest - that your Uncle asked him,
Mr. Weed, if he knew anything about it, that he Weed made no reply, and
your uncle asked him again. That he then felt it his duty to tell your Uncle
something which you had told him, Weed, and which was that before you
left you went to him … and said that an agent of Maximilians’ had put in
your hands one hundred thousand dollars to be used in popularizing
Maximilian’s cause in this country… that he then felt it is duty to tell your
uncle something you had offered to him, Weed, half of the one hundred
thousand dollars to use…” Clarence addressed this issue in his letter of
November 14: “I never said to Mr W— that I had the money - That would
have been an unnecessary false hood - I did not offer him half the money
- but on the contrary I said, that ‘if it was proper for me to become the
Depository of the fund I should expect him to control the disposal of it.’”
He laments that he did not confide in Blatchford about the matter, explaining “I did not wish to compromise you - I was willing to take the risk
myself of ‘going in’ under Mr W-s guidance up to the point of the actual
handling of the money and then I should have stated the fact to you…”
Blatchford’s letter includes manuscript copies of other letters on the matter including a terse letter from Seward to his nephew, Washington Nov.
1, 1865: “I transmit herewith a copy of a letter addressed by me today to
Senor Maias Romero the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary
of the Mexican Republic which relates to the formation of the ‘Mexican
762. WILLIAM BRENNAN (1906 - 1997) American jurist and Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court from 1956 to 1990. A.L.S. “Bill” on Supreme
Court letterhead. 2pp. 8vo.,Washington, May 16, 1964, a beautiful letter
offering condolences to a family friend. In part: “...His death brings back
many memories-and very pleasant and delightful ones. We know how
much more poignant they must be for you...”. Matted and framed, very
good condition, with original transmittal envelope affixed to back. Along
with two other T.L.S., also offering condolences. Three pieces in all.
$100 - 150
763. RUFUS CHOATE (1799-1859) American lawyer and Member of
Congress, remembered for his powerful oration. A.D. [unsigned] 4pp.
4to., [n.p. n.d.], copious notes regarding a case, scrawled in his bold,
near illegible hand. Very good condition, worthy of further study.
$150 - 200
764. HENRY CLAY
(1777-1852) American
politician, the “Great
Pacificator” who supported the Missouri
Compromise and the
Compromise of 1850
which sought to avoid a
Civil War on the issue of
states’ rights and slavery. Secretary of State
under President John
Adams. A.L.S. “H. Clay”
1p. 4to. Washington,
Dec. 6, 1812, in part: “...I
have not had an explanation from Mr. Wuklise
who I directed last session to remit the amount
to you. I have no doubt
however that the fact
has been that he addresses his letter to our
namesake of Philadelphia, instead of you...Under the impression that this mistake has been
corrected I have requested Mr. Taylor of Philad. to pay you the amt which
I hope he will do, tho’ I know nothing of him...”. Tipped to another sheet,
usual folds, minor loss at bottom not affecting text, else very good.
$300 - 400
765. HENRY CLAY His franking signature on a 4to. transmittal leaf,
addressed to Charles C. Tyler of Middletown, Connecticut. Usual folds,
else very good.
$75 - 100
766. THOMAS W. DORR (1805 - 1854) American politician and reformer known for leading the Dorr Rebellion, a short-lived armed insurrection in Rhode Island in 1841 and 1842, agitating for changes to
the state’s electoral system. A.E.S. at the bottom of a letter addressed
to Secretary of the Navy Abel P. Upshur, Providence, Feb. 27, 1842, a
recommendation for a young man to obtain a position within the navy.
Dorr approves: “It gives me pleasure to unite in the above recommendation Thos. W. Dorr”. Along with the original letter requesting the recommendation. Two pieces, very good.
$150 - 200
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Hamlin is dismayed at events surrounding
Johnson's impeachment
767. HANNIBAL HAMLIN (1809 - 1891) Vice President of the United
States under Abraham Lincoln and a prominent abolitionist. A pair of
letters addressed to Congressman Sidney Perham (1819 - 1907) including a fine content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo,. Bangor, May 9, 1868 marked
“Private”. In part: “...I should like much indeed to see and confer with
you, for I have some facts which I could give you and some information which I cannot write to anyone. My impression is from what I learn
(and what I will explain when I see you) that Mr. Wade will not offer
me any peace, if he shall become Prest. If however he shall, it will be
time enough then to determine what, I will or ought to do, and before
determining one way or the other, I will probably see you”. Moving on
to more concrete affairs (Benjamin Wade did not get the Presidential
nod in 1868), he comments on the impeding Senate vote in the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson: “You can hardly tell how we all
feel humiliated & mortified here at home, that the vote of Mr. F[essenden]. is the subject of bets on the street by gamblers. I feel too
bad to express my feelings upon it”. Fessenden had famously broken
ranks with his Republican colleagues in the Senate voting for acquittal
on May 16, 1868. Offered together with an A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Boston,
May 4, 1866, again marked “Private”, in part: “...I hear that Judge Ware
has sent his resignation to Washington. It is also said that the appointment of a successor probably lies between Fox and Talbot, Dist.
Atty. Now my preference is for Mr Godfrey of Bangor...But if it is to be
either Fox or Talbot then it is clear to my mind that Talbot ought to
be the man. He is a whole Republican. Fox never was but half a one
at most...”. Both letters bear usual folds, else in fine condition.
$400 - 500
768. JAMES HIILHOUSE (1754-1832) American lawyer, real estate
developer, and politician from New Haven, Connecticut. He represented Connecticut in both the U.S. House and Senate. Hillhouse is
responsible for much of the current look of New Haven, and was for
many years the treasurer of Yale University. Manuscript D.S. “James
Hillhouse, Comm. of the School Fund.”, 1p. legal folio, Hartford, July
9, 1818. An appointment of Zachariah Seymour as lawyer and bond
collector for the Connecticut School fund in the State of New York.
Also signed by Isaac Spencer, treasurer. Usual folds, else very good
condition.
$75 - 100
769. ROBERT H. JACKSON (1892-1954) Supreme Court Associate
Justice who also took on the role of chief U.S. prosecutor at the Nurnberg war crimes trials. A lot of four T.L.S.s on his Supreme Court letterhead, three 1p. 4to. and a fourth 1p. 8vo., dating from 1947-1953,
each to Eugene Gerhart and containing friendly content, arranging a
fishing trip, breakfast, and so forth. File holes at top, a couple of
rusted paper clip impressions, overall very good condition. Four
pieces.
$300 - 400
770. ROBERT H. JACKSON T.L.S. signed with initials, 1p. 4to., Oct.
2, 1952, on his Supreme Court letterhead to writer Eugene Gerhard.
In part: “...The whole issue between the biographer of Hughes and the
President, is one of accuracy of recollection. On Hughes’ part there is
a perfectly consistent, long-continued recollection of one thing. On
the other hand, the President has now shown that his own recollection
is completely unreliable by giving an account that is patently at odds
with all the facts in the case. The President’s recollection is now not
only in conflict with that of Hughes, but in conflict with itself. Few men
seeking material for a book have such a thing tossed into their laps...”.
File and staple holes at top, very good.
$150 - 200
771. ROBERT H. JACKSON Good content T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 29, 1948, on his Supreme Court letterhead to writer Eugene
Gerhart, in part: “...The statement in your letter that I am ‘the first and
only Justice who had an opportunity of being an international advocate’ implies that I may have misled you. As I recall it, Chief Justice
Waite served in the Geneva Arbitrations as a junior to Evarts. Of
course, both Marshall and Jay had experience abroad as diplomats
and a number of Justices have served in international arbitrations. I
hasten to give you this, les something I said may have been misleading...”. Red pen docket at left of text, staple and file holes at top, very
good condition.
$200 - 300
772. ROBERT H. JACKSON Fine content T.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Washington,
Mar. 26, 1952, to writer Eugene Gerhart, in part: “...We will have many
things to discuss when we get together...One statement which I noticed
in your draft perhaps should be mentioned lest we forget it. It is to the
effect that the first adoption by the Court of the broad view of the welfare
clause was in the social security tax cases I have argued...There are a
number of other things which will bear some further examination. For
instance, your statistics that the nonunanimous opinions declined during
my absence at Nürnberg from 58% to 56% and took an upturn on my
return (p. 50). This illustrates one of the great difficulties of Pritchett’s
statistics. In the term that I was at Nürnberg the Court put over until my
return a large number of cases...These, of course, are not reflected in
the 1945 Term and more than account for the decline...”. Boldly signed
with initials. File holes at top, else very good.
$150 - 200
773. ROBERT H. JACKSON A lot of three T.L.S., 1p. 4to. each on
Supreme Court letterhead and addressed to writer Eugene Gerhart. The
first, dated Januart 17, 1952, mentions chapters of Gerhart’s book and
comments upon the Attorney General’s office, the second of May 22,
1952 mentions Columbia University’s oral history project, a historian in
charge of his work, and so forth; the third, dated Dec. 24, 1952, concerns more work on a book, and mentions Nurnberg in passing. File
holes at top, overall very good. Along with FRANCIS PLIMPTON, T.L.S.
1970; WILLIAM E. COLBY, T.L.S. 1979; ARCHIBALD COX, T.L.S. 1993,
and H. L. MENCKEN, A.L.S., n.d.. Seven items in all.
$300 - 400
774. THOMAS S. LEE (1745 - 1819) American statesman. Although
not a signatory to the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation or the Constitution, he was an important participant in the
process of their creation. Lee was the second Governor of Maryland,
serving twice, also a delegate of Maryland in the Congress of the Confederation. A.L.S. 1p., 4to., Poplar Hill, May 26, 1789, concerns an indemnification. Tipped to another sheet, some splits and clean tears, just
good.
$75 - 100
775. FRANK MURPHY (1890-1949) Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court, also served as Governor of Michigan, Attorney General and high
first Commissioner of the Philippines. Brief A.L.S. penned on his Supreme
Court card, Washington, Christmas 1940, in full: “Dear Miss [Francis]
Perkins, It was grand to see you again at the White House Tuesday
evening - and looking so well. I will never cease to be grateful for your
intelligent help in 1937. Merry Christmas and a New Year rich in blessings. Frank Murphy”. Very light mounting traces, very good condition.
$100 - 150
776. ROBERT DALE OWEN (1801-1877) American politician who
served as MOC from 1843-1847, a vocal promulgator of Socialism. Fine
content A.D.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, June 11, 1844, a statement regarding the proposed annexation of Texas, in part: “...On the subject of the
annexation of Texas, it behooves us strictly to examine the right of the
case. That which we desire to be, we too often find, or frame, a plea to
justify. When our wishes urge, or our interest solicits, we frequently rush
upon conclusions to which our...reason would never have assented...I
cannot resist the conclusion, that the right, in this case, is as clear as
the advantage; and that Mexico...has no more just claim over Texas than
Spain over Mexico or Great Britain over the United States...”. Boldly
penned, fine condition. Expertly inlaid.
$100 - 150
777. ELIHU ROOT (1845-1937) Secretary of War under William McKinley and Secretary of State under Theodore Roosevelt; awarded the 1912
Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in European and Latin American disputes. Bold signature and inscription on his Secretary of War card, Washington, July 12, 1900, in full: “With the best wishes for the success of the
home for the friendless. Elihu Root”. Very good condition. $75 - 100
778. JOHN SHERMAN (1823 - 1900) Secretary of the Treasury under
President Hayes and Secretary of State under President McKinley. He resigned as Secretary of State over McKinley’s decision for War against
Spain. A friend of President Lincoln and brother of William Tecumseh
Sherman, he was responsible for the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. Civil Wardate as Senator on the verso of an A.L.S., 2pp. with integral leaf, 1p.
4to., Washington DC, June 28, 1864 to Quartermaster Sgt. William Anderson of the Union Light Guard. Anderson writes requesting his recommendation or course of action to secure a position as clerk in the
Bureau of Military Justice. Sherman writes on the docket panel verso: “I
know the writer of this to be a worthy soldier very competent for a clerkship & for the reasons stated deserving it...”. Partial fold separation with
no paper loss, else VG.
$75 - 100
100
779. JOHN SHERMAN Check in his hand, 7 3/4” x 3 1/4”, Mansfield,
Ohio, Nov. 30, 1806, drawn on the First National Bank. Sherman orders a payment of $12.00 to Mr. Halstead & Co. Revenue stamp at
lower left, light wear, very good condition.
$75 - 100
"Southern men are
more violent than ever . . ."
780. FRANCIS E. SPINNER (1802 - 1890) Treasurer of the United
States under three presidents, commencing with Abraham Lincoln.
Fine content A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 21, 1859 to N.Y. Gov.
Edwin D. Morgan. In part: “...you had the kindness to assist me in getting a loan...Col. Burton will pay the larger of the certificates if you will
advise him to do so...’. His postscript belies his true feelings about
the simmering tensions between North and South: “Southern men are
more violent than ever. We will not yield and inch - Sherman or nobody...”. Docketed by Morgan on verso. Very good.
$100 - 150
781. THOMAS TALBOT (1818-1886) 31st Governor of Massachusetts. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Boston, May 13, 1874, an appointment of Jabez Wood as a Justice of the Peace, signed at left blank
margin. Light toning to edges, a central fold with marginal tears
thereon, overall good condition.
$100 - 150
782. GEORGIA PAYS ITS 1815 TAXES TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THOMAS T. TUCKER (1745-1828) Member of the Continental Congress, surgeon in the American Revolution, and Treasurer of
the United States. Good content A.L.S., 1p. 4to., “Treasury of the
United States”, Washington, Sept. 21, 1815, to Georgia Gov. Peter
Early. In part: “...I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of...a
draft on the Secretary of the Treasury for One Hundred & Seventy
Thousand Eight Hundred & eighty five dollars & fifty nine
cents...stated to be the next quota of the State of Georgia of the Direct Tax imposed by the Act of Congress of the ninth of January 1815
after deducting ten per cent of the discount allowed by law on the
payment of the said quota...”. Slight offsetting and a few age spots,
else very good
$75 - 100
783. MORRISON R. WAITE (1816-1888) Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court who wrote over one thousand opinions. A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Toledo,
Apr. 19, 1886, to former Attorney General Edwards Pierrepont, in part:
“...Dr. Andrews, the Pres of the Bank thinks the questions are exceedingly important...to be settled and that we should not rest until the
case is finally settled by the Highest Court. I am happy to inform you
that the suit instituted in your name to...the collector of the Taxes
against this Bank has been decided in your favor...”. Boldly penned on
lined blue letterhead, very good.
$100 - 150
784. EARL WARREN (1891 - 1974) Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, instrumental in the Brown and Miranda civil rights cases. S.P. 3
1/2” x 4 1/2” b/w, a B.E.P. engraving of Warren showing him in robes,
boldly signed. Double-matted and framed. Sold with an unrelated
item, a “Goldberg for Governor” press pass signed by fellow Supreme
Court Justice ARTHUR J. GOLDBERG. Two pieces.
$75 - 100
785. GIDEON WELLES (1802 -1878) Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy
who proposed the blockade of Southern ports and the construction
of an ironclad fleet. Partly-printed D.S., a check drawn on Riggs & Co.,
Washington, Apr. 1, 1869 fo the sum of $28.40. Light folds, slit cancellation affects top of signature, else very good.
$60 - 80
786. GIDEON WELLES War-date L.S., 1p. 4to., Apr. 17, 1865, an
order to a midshipman to report to Rear Adm. HIRAM PAULDING,
signed by Welles at center, also signed twice by Paulding.
$200 - 300
787. OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. (1760 - 1833) American Revolution
soldier and patriot, Secretary of the Treasury succeeding Hamilton.
Manuscript D.S. 1p. 8vo., Hartford, Sept. 6, 1779, ordering a payment
of $3,000.00 to Chauncey Whittlesey. Boldly signed vertically at middle, with some obscuring of text. Handsomely matted with a portrait
and set into a double-glass gilt frame. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.
$75 - 100
788. 1884 REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES 1884 gallery card composite
photograph by Chamberlain, Springfield, Illinois featuring portraits of
the Republican National candidates of James Blaine for president and
John A. Logan for vice president, with Illinois State candidates of Richard
Oglesby for governor, former general John C. Smith for lieutenant governor and Jacob Gross for treasurer, with a view of the state house at
the center. Slight chip at lower left of the albumen, with negligible crease
affecting mount only, else very good.
$250 - 350
789. AMERICAN STATESMEN Lot of items signed by American statesmen, includes: HENRY KISSINGER, T.L.S. on White House letterhead,
1p. 4to., Mar. 27, 1970, thanks a French author for an article, DEAN
ACHESON, S.P. 5” x 7” b/w, giving a speech, with a T.L.S. as Secretary
of State, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 18, 1952 sending a photo; and
JOHN FOSTER DULLES T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New York, Aug. 2, 1948:
“...There is in human affairs no ‘certitude’...”. Four pieces, very good.
$100 - 150
790. CABINET OFFICERS AND POLITICIANS Large collection of items,
a mix of letters and signed cards, signed by cabinet officers and politicians. Includes: WILLIAM G. MCADOO (2), TENCH COXE, HARRY NEW,
NEWTON D. BAKER, JOHN G. SARGENT, HUBERT WORK, JOSEPHUS
DANIELS, DWIGHT DAVIS, JAMES J. DAVIS (4), FRANK B. KELLOGG
(3), ROBERT LANSING, BRAND WHITLOCK (A.L.S.), NEWTON D.
BAKER, JOSEPH P. TUMULTY (2), JAMES GEROW, ERIC DRUMMOND,
with NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER (2), W. W. BURROWS, and three others. 29 pcs, very good.
$200 - 300
791. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS A nice lot of twenty-five items signed
by Members of Congress, in various formats, includes: MARGARET
CHASE SMITH (T.L.S.), EVERETT DIRKSEN (2 A.L.S.), HARRY BYRD, JR.
(S.P.), JOHN MCCLELLAN (S.P.), HENRY JACKSON (S.P.), JOE TYDINGS
(S.P.), JIM FULBRIGHT (S.P.), MIKE MANSFIELD (D.S. and S.P.), JOHN
GLENN (T.L.S.), BOB DOLE (signed menu), ROBERT F. WAGNER (signed
FDC), JACOB JAVITS (signed Senate card), HENRY CABOT LODGE
(signed FDC), MARK O. HATFIELD (T.L.S.), and more. Condition varies
but overall very good. May contain a few secretarial signatures, should
be viewed.
$100 - 150
792. PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS A fine lot of thirteen items signed by
politicians with Presidential aspirations, in various formats, includes:
EDMUND MUSKIE (T.L.S.), BARRY GOLDWATER (T.L.S. and signed envelope), MORRIS UDALL (two T.L.S. and one A.N.S.), GEORGE MCGOVERN (T.L.S.), JOHN CONNOLLY (S.P.), ADLAI STEVENSON (two excellent
S.P.’s), JESSIE HELMS (T.L.S.), AVERELL HARRIMAN (two FDC). Very
good condition. Should be viewed, may contain one or two secretarial
examples.
$75 - 100
793. SUPREME COURT A nice lot of 14 autographs, includes 11 by
Supreme Court Justices, in various formats: JOSEPH MCKENNA, signature on card; ARTHUR E. SUTHERLAND, T.L.S. 1956; CHARLES E.
WHITTAKER, two pieces, a T.L.S. 1865 and Supreme Court card, inscribed; LEWIS F. POWELL, JR., T.L.S. 1987; CHARLES W. ELIOT, T.L.S.
1925, mentioning: “there must of course be some force other than
moral force behind international law in order for it to be effective...”;TOM
CLARK, A.L.S. [n.d.], penned on a sheet of lined yellow notepaper; BENJAMIN R. CURTIS, A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., with legal content; MAHLON PITNEY, A.L.S. 1890, minor content; BYRON R. WHITE, signature on a small
card, mounting remains; CHARLES E. HUGHES, A.L.S. 1934; and
NATHAN CLIFFORD, A.L.S. 1864, minor content. Along with EDWARD
EVERETT, A.L.S. 1859 with friendly content; ERWIN GRISWOLD, T.L.S.
1968 with friendly content and an unsigned photo; and astronaut
CHARLES CONRAD, signature on a small sheet. Overall good to very
good condition, fourteen items.
$400 - 500
794. SUPREME COURT JUSTICES Lot of five typed letters signed from
Supreme Court justices, includes: CHARLES EVANS HUGHES, 1p. 4to.
on his legal letterhead, New York, May 10, 1919, sending a copy of one
of his speeches; HARLAN STONE, Columbia University, May 7, 1915 to
a law professor regarding an examination; POTTER STEWART on
Supreme Court letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Feb. 26, 1968, mentioning visiting
friends in Tanzania; TOM C. CLARK “Tom”, on Supreme Court letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Apr. 1, 1960, friendly content; and WILLIAM J. BRENNAN, JR. “Bill”, on Supreme Court letterhead, 1p. 8vo., June 9, 1960,
“pessimistic about my chances...”. Fine.
$150 - 200
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795. DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES (1961 - 1997) Princess of Wales and
wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, the immensely-popular princess was
tragically killed in a car accident while attempting to avoid reporters. Superb grouping of Diana relics, her Christmas gift of a rare bottle of cognac
to her hairdresser and confidante, Richard Dalton, with inscribed note.
The lot consists of three items. The first is a rare, unopened bottle of 1904
Armagnac de Montal in original wrapping and box; the second is Diana’s
attached A.N.S, 1p., 12mo., [n.p., n.d.], in full: “Richard, Happy Christmas!
Love, Diana.”; the third is a signed letter of provenance from RICHARD
DALTON, T.L.S., 1p., 4to., [n.p.], March 4, 2006, “This letter is to state
that the Armagnac was in fact a gift from Diana, Princess of Wales. The
card is hand signed by her.”. Dalton served as Diana’s hairdresser for over
a decade, during which time the relationship blossomed into a very close
friendship. Diana’s note was written on a folding card attached to the bottle, and so has a moderate vertical fold, and a slight tear at the top where
the card was tied to the bottle, else fine.
$2,000 - 3,000
796. WINSTON S.
CHURCHILL (1874
- 1965) British Prime
Minister who led
England through the
Blitz and orchestrated the British liberation of occupied
Europe and Germany. Churchill is
today
considered
perhaps the greatest
statesman of this
century. Bold, full
signature beneath
his printed portrait,
penned in a wide,
blank area of an autograph collector’s
album page. Fine.
$700 - 900
797. ORIGINAL YOUSUF KARSH PHOTOGRAPH OF WINSTON
CHURCHILL A superb original photograph of Winston Churchill
by Armenian-born Canadian photographer YOUSUF KARSH
(1908-2002), one of the most famous and accomplished portrait
photographers of all time. This imposing image photograph
measures 7” x 9” [sight] and was taken on Dec. 30, 1941, showing a stern Churchill with cane in hand after giving a speech to
the Canadian House of Commons in Ottawa. Karsh, no stranger
to dealing with finicky celebrities and obstreperous leaders, had
researched Churchill thoroughly before he was seated in the
chair. However Churchill was a supremely reluctant model: he
was angry at not having been informed he was to be photographed and allegedly snapped at the photographer: “You have
two minutes. And that’s it, two minutes”. After the outburst,
Churchill stubbornly put a cigar in his mouth. Karsh recounted:
“I stepped toward him and without premeditation, but ever so respectfully, I said, ‘Forgive me, Sir’ and plucked the cigar out of
his mouth. By the time I got back to my camera, he looked so
belligerent he could have devoured me. It was at that instant I
took the photograph. The silence was deafening. Then Mr.
Churchill, smiling benignly, said, ‘You may take another one.’ He
walked toward me, shook my hand and said, ‘You can even make
a roaring lion stand still to be photographed’”. Indeed another
image from this shoot captures the bemused leader after having
been derailed by Karsh’s bold step. This portrait - featured on
the cover of Life Magazine - catapulted Karsh to fame and established his reputation. It is claimed to be the most reproduced
image of the twentieth-century. Boldly signed in white ink at
lower right corner: “c. Y. Karsh Ottawa”. Matted and framed. Fine
condition, not examined out of frame.
$2,000 - 3,000
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798. WILLIAM IV (1765 - 1837) King of England who resisted a halt to
the slave trade, and was the last king to attempt to force a Prime Minister
on Parliament. Manuscript D.S. 2pp. (both sides of the same sheet) legal
folio, Jan. 13, 1837, a statement regarding a bond paid for a criminal and
adding, “...We are in no ways interested in this matter...”. Signed with a huge
signature across top of first page. Tape repair on verso, otherwise very
good. William would die just 5 months after signing this document.
$200 - 300
799. VICTORIA (1819 - 1901) Queen of England, reigned during the
Crimean and Boer Wars, abolished the East India Company, brought Disraeli
to power as Prime Minister, and is considered the symbol of a unified British
Empire. Partly-printed D.S. as Queen, 1p. oblong folio, St. James, Oct. 28,
1861, an ornate appointment of Arthur George Hay Church as an Ensign in
the 96th Regiment of Foot. Silked on verso holding together fold separations, moderate soiling, else good condition.
$100 - 150
800. VICTORIA Manuscript D.S. “Victoria R”, 2pp. legal folio, Buckingham
Palace, May 12, 1838 “...in the first year of our reign”. Victoria appoints Edward H. Senhouse to be Council of Barbados. Light toning to left edge,
blind-paper seal at left, very good condition.
$200 - 300
801. EDWARD VII (1841 - 1910) King of Great Britain and Ireland, eldest
son of Queen Victoria who because of his indiscretions was kept in the dark
concerning matters of state until he succeeded to the throne following his
mother’s death. His reign was marked by more openness and visibility of the
royal family. Partial D.S. “Edward R & I” as King, 2pp. 4to., St. James, Nov. 23,
1908, a portion of the 1908 treaty between the United Kingdom and Paraguay
and including part of article 18 and the full text of articles 19 and 20. These
articles concern the extradition of criminals, taking of evidence in court cases,
and provisions for the treaty’s termination. Creases, else very good to fine
condition. Offered together with a partly printed document, 1p. oblong folio,
June 11, 1918 bearing the stamped signature of George V. Together, two
pieces.
$200 - 300
802. MARY OF TECK (1867 - 1953) Queen of King George V. An envelope
measuring 5” x 4”, addressed in entirely in her hand and signed: “The Viscountess Sandhurst 60 Eaton Square G.W. The Queen”. Very good condition.
$75 - 100
803. ELIZABETH II AND PRINCE PHILLIP D.S. “Elizabeth R 1989” and
“Philip” on the inside panel of a folding oblong 8vo. Christmas card bearing
a black and white photo of the royal couple seated in a coach and titled
“SARK 1989”. Very fine.
$400 - 600
804. QUEEN ELIZABETH II AND PRINCE PHILIP (b. 1926) Reigning Queen
of England. Fine Christmas card measuring 17 1/2” x 8 1/2” when opened
and bearing the royal crest on cover and painting of The Holy Family within,
boldly signed “Elizabeth R 1961” and “Philip” beneath. Near fine.
$400 - 600
might be obtained in England; TONY BLAIR S.P. 4” x 6” color, casual pose
with his wife; JOHN MAJOR I.S.P. 5” x 7” color portrait; HAROLD MACMILLAN, signature on a sheet of his business letterhead; MARGARET
THATCHER signature on a card; CLEMENT ATTLEE T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 8vo., signing an item but indignant that the sender would want
him to contact other prime ministers; along with letters from statesmen
SAMUEL HOAREand JOHN SIMON. 11 pieces.
$200 - 300
808. CHAIM WEIZMANN (1874 - 1952) Zionist leader instrumental in securing the Balfour Declaration and American recognition of the state of Israel, later he became the first President of Israel. T.L.S. on letterhead of The
Jewish Agency for Palestine, 1p. 8vo., Jerusalem, Feb. 16, 1945 to Heinz
Yitzchak of Barclays Bank in Jerusalem, in Hebrew. In part: “...Many thanks
to you for your letter and I am happy to comply with your request...in blessings...”. Small chip at upper-right, else very good.
$400 - 500
809. DAVID BEN-GURION (1886 - 1973) Israeli politician, proclaimed
the independence of Israel in 1948, headed the provisional government,
and was later Prime Minister. Fine bold signature as Prime Minister on official
3 1/2” x 6” sheet: “With the compliments of the Prime Minister”. Fine.
$150 - 200
810. YITZAK RABIN (1922 - 1995) Israeli Prime Minister, assassinated by
a radical conservative opposed to his peace plan. Vintage S.P., 3 1/2” x 5”
b/w, an early bust portrait, boldly signed. Fine.
$100 - 150
811. ISRAELI LEADERS Lot of three items signed by prime ministers of
Israel, includes YITZAK RABIN on Israeli commemorative cover canceled
in Jerusalem, Nov. 3, 1969, also a bold blue signature “Y. Rabin” on a 81/4”
x 4” artist’s image of Jerusalem; with MENACHEM BEGIN, S.P. 4” x 5” b/w,
a bust portrait in later years, signed at bottom. Three pieces. $150 - 200
812. LEADERS OF ISRAEL A good collection of four Israeli postal covers,
two of which are signed by both YITZAK RABIN and ELIE WEISEL, together
with a cover signed by GOLDA MEIR (in Hebrew) and another signed by
MENACHIM BEGIN (in English and Hebrew). Four pieces in very good to
fine condition.
$200 - 300
813. 1920S JEWISH NEWSPAPERS An interesting group of five Jewish
newspapers from the 1920s, likely Polish in origin and printed entirely in
Hebrew. Among the content are many advertisements for cruise lines such
as the Baltischer Emigrant, French Line, Red Star Line, and so forth. Good
condition overall, five pieces.
$100 - 150
814. NO LOT
805. PETER TOWNSEND (1914 - 1995) RAF ace and Equerry to King
George VI and Elizabeth II, best known for his ill-fated romance with
Princess Margaret. Despite his distinguished career, as a divorced man there
was no chance of marriage with the princess, and their relationship caused
enormous controversy in the mid 1950s. Margaret later renounced
Townsend, although she herself would divorce later in life. Two signed
items, includes an S.P. 5” x 7” color, composite image of Townsend and a
Spitfire, boldly signed in 1970, and an A.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Levis Saint Nom, France, Jan. 25, 1970, in French, sending the photo. Fine.
$150 - 200
806. ANTHONY EDEN AND NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN Lot of two signed
items of British prime ministers, includes ANTHONY EDEN, good content
A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [London], Feb. 5, 1926 to agents James Pinker & Son,
marked “Confidential”, in part: “...I enclose herewith copy of the preface
written by the Prime Minister [Stanley Baldwin] for my book ‘Places in the
Sun’. It is confidential and, of course, not to be communicated to the press.
I shall be glad to hear when you have any information as to a publisher...”.
With a signature on a card of NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN.
$100 - 150
807. BRITISH PRIME MINISTERS Lot of nine items signed by British prime
ministers, includes: RAMSAY MACDONALD A.L.S. on Privy Council letterhead, 1p. 8vo., London, May 3, 1936, sending his signature with the proviso
that he be allowed to see the text of any article prior to publication;
HAROLD WILSON and DAVID LLOYD GEORGE, signature on House of
Commons cards; JOHN BRIGHT A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Rockdale, Aug. 3, 1875,
concerns the Byron Memorial Fund and inquiring if portraits of the poet
815. LOUIS XIII (1601 - 1643) King of France heavily influenced by his
mother, Marie de Medicis, and his chief Minister, Cardinal Richelieu during
the Thirty Years’ war and the Huguenot uprising in southern France. Manuscript L.S. 1p. 15” x 10 1/2”, Sept. 20, 1616, roughly translated: “...the
King, located in Paris, well informed as to the good and worthy qualities of
the person Islabrillaire-Francois-Beau-Danoir, Lieutenant General Bailiwick...permanently appointed in his charge in the South Council this weekend...”. Usual light toning, staining to bottom left corner. Signature a bit
light yet still entirely legible. With a vintage portrait engraving. Overall very
good condition.
$600 - 800
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816. LOUIS XIV (1638 - 1715) “The Sun King”, King of France who
undertook a series of wars with neighboring countries, yet is most remembered for impoverishing of the masses as he reigned at the
height of France’s “Golden Age”. Partial manuscript D.S. 1p. 8vo.,
1715, the conclusion of a document - likely an appointment or other
state matter. Bold signature, mounted to stiff sheet, light foxing, very
good.
$400 - 600
817. LOUIS XIV Manuscript D.S. 1p. folio, Versailles, July 18, 1683.
Not translated, but appears to be an appointment for a soldier. Boldly
signed. Bottom right corner excised with wrinkling around loss, left
margin is ragged and has a 1” hole, folds and the usual toning, good.
$500 - 600
817A. LOUIS XVIII
(1755 - 1824) King
of France in the
restoration of the
Bourbons following
the fall and exile of
Napoleon. Very fine
content A.L.S. 1p.
8vo., Hartwell, June
1, 1810, to an unnamed Count, in
part: “...You must
be able to imagine
how horrified my
family and I were at
the news of the attack on...the Duke
of
Cumberland
[Ernest Augustus of
Hanover], and the
satisfaction we had
when we learned
that there was
nothing to fear. I
charge you to the
Prince’s, in the name of...the Duke of Angouleme, to learn of any
news and express, to either himself or one of his officers, our feelings...”. On May 31, 1810 Ernest was attacked while in bed and
wounded several times, apparently at the hand of one of his valets,
Joseph Sellis. Sellis was found dead shortly after the attack, and despite a jury’s verdict that it was the result of a self-inflicted wound,
much of the public placed blame on Ernest. Accusations ranged from
blackmail to retaliation to secret royal indiscretions to political intrigue. Ironically, three years later Ernest would again find himself
embroiled in a political scandal...and this time would be packed off
to Europe to observe troops during the war against France and remain out of trouble. Very good.
$500 - 600
818. LOUIS XVIII Manuscript D.S. “Louis” as King, 1p. oblong 4to.,
[n.p.], Jan. 16, 1815 in French concerning several military ordinances.
Document unusually but neatly trimmed at bottom margin, else fine.
$100 - 150
819. LOUIS XVIII Fine and rare A.L.S. “Louis” 1p. 4to., Mittan, Sept.
23, 1805, to the Ferdinand IV, King of Naples. Admitting that he fears
for Naples, its King, and the King’s family during a recent calamity,
Louis strangely assures his correspondent that the eruption of Vesuvius would protect his kingdom from other trouble. Unfortunately for
Ferdinand, Louis’ prediction proved optimistic: instead, Ferdinand
was driven from his city by the French in 1806, and did not return
until 1815. In very fine condition with the original holograph envelope.
$500 - 600
820. LOUIS PHILIPPE (1773-1850) Last King of France who ruled
from 1830-1848 in what was referred to as the July Monarchy; forced
to abdicate in 1848 and spent the remainder of his life in exile. Manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to., Palace at the Tuileries, Nov. 27, 1843, regarding
the opening of the session rooms in Paris on Dec. 27. Boldly signed
with a beautiful, large signature and extravagant paraph. Light foxing
in spots, overall very good.
$200 - 300
821. FRANZ JOSEPH I
(1830 - 1916) Emperor
of Austria, Apostolic
King of Hungary, King
of Bohemia from 1848
until 1916 and a German prince. His 68year reign is the
third-longest in European history. Incredibly
ornate and attractive
patent of nobility, 8pp.
vellum, 11 1/4” x 15”,
Vienna, Apr. 28, 1882,
in which retired army
major Peter Popovic is
made a noble, given the
title “Peter Edler von
Popovic” and an ornate
family crest which is
hand-painted
upon
one sheet. this sumptuous
document,
flawed only by a small
area of yellow discoloration on one page of
text, was issued by
Count Eduard Graf
Taaffe, Minister President of the Interior, and
is signed by him and by
Franz Joseph I on the
final page. The document is bound into a royal purple velvet folder with gilt royal seal on the
front cover, and bears a hanging pendant seal suspended by gold bullion
cable. The red wax seal, housed in a turned brass case, also bears the royal
seal. A medal presented with the patent is not present, but the document
and seal remain housed in their original tin case with hasp.$800 - 1,200
822. PAUL VON HINDERBURG (1847 - 1934) German general and
politician, crushed the Russians at Tannenburg and in Poland, forced to
yield the Chancellor’s office to Hitler in 1933. Handsome partly-printed
D.S. 1p. legal folio, Berlin, Apr. 9, 1927, granting Major C. Crusius permission to wear the uniform of the Upper Alsatian Infantry Regiment. Very
holdly signed with a 5 1/2” signature, very good condition. $200 - 300
823. PAUL VON HINDENBURG S.P.. 3 1/2” x 5 1/4” b/w, a postcard photo
of the aging war horse and statesman, signed in black ink in white bottom
margin. Ink skips a bit in the first few letters, else very good. $150 - 200
824. PAUL VON HINDENBURG A.L.S. “Paul”, 4pp. 8vo., Hanover, Jan.
14, 1873, to his sister-in-law Helene Lina Olga Vera von Beneckendorff
und Hindenburg, thanking her for her letter with enclosed picture and
sharing her and Otto’s happiness: “Don’t feel bad about the short separation...the short time will be bridged very shortly and you will be together again...”. With more comment on family matters and so forth.
Slight split at middle fold, otherwise very good condition. $150 - 200
825. CATHERINE DE MEDICIS (1519 - 1589) Queen of Henry II of
France who had three sons become kings of France. She dominated her
sons, and virtually ruled the country in the reign of Charles IX. Manuscript
D.S. , 1p. sm. folio, Paris, 1572[?], apparently an order that a man be deported to Rome ion connection with the death of a woman. Light pencil
notes at top and bottom easily erased, else very good.
$500 - 700
826. GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI, JR. (1880 – 1950) Grandson of the Italian
patriot, fought in the Mexican Revolution on the side of Madero versus
Diaz. Led the Legion Garibaldi in 1914, agitated against Mussolini but
later took a lucrative position under the dictator. I.S.P. 5” x 7” sepia bust
portrait of the Italian patriot in a military dress hat and scarf. Inscribed
and signed in the lower blank margin to the “Rev. Cornelius Greenway in
souvenir of a comrade of the Italian Army”. Fine condition. $200 - 300
827. BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883 - 1945) Italian dictator whose
fascist supporters marched on Rome, securing him power; allied
with Hitler, after many military and political setbacks he was captured and executed at war’s end by partisans. Partly-printed D.S.,
2pp. sm. folio, Rome, Jan. 10, 1935, a military promotion boldly
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signed, also signed by King VICTOR EMMANUEL III. Horizontal
fold, a few pinholes at margin from disbinding, else very good.
$100 - 150
828. (GUSTAV V) 1858 - 1950) King of Sweden (1907-50) who
maintained Sweden’s neutrality during World War II. Ornate commemorative book: “Var Konung Och Hans Garning” (“The King and
his Works”), (Lindfors Bokforlag: Stockholm), 1933, no.
1779/2500 to a named owner, 396pp., 35.5 x 26 cm., illustrated.
Blue leather covers with gilt trim including Gustav’s royal seal,
crowns, borders, etc., spine bearing raised hubs, pages fore edges
gilt, marbled endpapers. A lavish tribute to King Gustav V on his
75th birthday and the 25th year of his reign describing his life and
achievements. Spine slightly faded, else very good. $150 - 200
830. (JOSEPH STALIN) NIKOLAI GRIGORIYEVICH PALGUNOV War
date translation of a November 13, 1942 letter by Stalin to Howard Cassidy of the Associated Press, a T.L.S. “N. Palgunov”, Head of press department of People’s Commissariat of Foreign Affairs of the USSR from
1940-44, 2pp. 4to. [n.p., n.d.] which was the official translation of
Stalin’s response letter to the Moscow correspondent for the Associated
Press, a letter in which he asked for an answer, either verbally or in writing, to three questions of interest to the American public concerning the
ongoing conflict. Palgunov’s translation reads: “1. ‘What is the Soviet
view of the allied campaign in Africa?’ Answer. The Soviet view of this
campaign is that it represents an outstanding fact of major importance
demonstrating the growing might of the armed forces of the Allies and
opening the prospective of disintegration of the Italo-German coalition
in the nearest future. The campaign in Africa refutes once more the
skeptics who affirm that the Anglo-American leaders are not capable of
organizing a serious war campaign ... 2. ‘How effective has this campaign been in relieving pressure on the Soviet Union, and what future
raid does the Soviet Union await?’ Answer. It is yet too soon to say to
what an extent this campaign has been effective in relieving immediate
pressure on the Soviet Union... the campaign changes radically the political and war situation in Europe in favor of the Anglo-Soviet-American
coalition ... 3 ‘What possibility is there of Soviet offensive power in the
East joining the Allies in the West to hasten final victory?’ Answer. There
need be no doubt that the Red Army will fulfill its task with honor as it
has been fulfilling it throughout the war.” Offered with photocopies of
Stalin’s original in cyrillic. Usual folds, else very good.
$500 - 700
831. GREETING CARD COLLECTION OF FIELD MARSHAL VICTOR
KHARCHENKO An group of greeting cards, letters and other ephemera
from the estate of Field Marshal Viktor Kondraty’evich Kharchenko
(1911-1975), who participated in the battles of Moscow, Stalingrad and
Kursk during World War II. The archive contains over fifty pieces, mainly
greeting cards, and also letters to Kharchenko from high military personnel, marshals and generals and heads of departments. Signatories
include: KIRILL MOSKALENKO (known for arresting Beria and later
killing him), MARSHALL LEONOV, IVAN YABUKOVSKY, PAVEL ROTMISTROV, NIKOLAI OGARKOV and numerous others. It also includes
invitations to various military and party events at the Kremlin. Very good
condition, a great dealer’s lot.
$300 - 400
829. ALEXANDER KOLCHAK AND THE WHITE MOVEMENT ALEXANDER KOLCHAK (1874-1920) Russian naval commander and later the
Supreme ruler of the counter-revolutionary anti-communist White forces
during the Russian Civil War. From his headquarters in Omsk, Kolchak ran
his anti-Bolshevik administration and headed the White volunteer army,
putting 110,000 men into the field. A string of defeats led to his capture
and execution. Rare, fine content manuscript letter sent to Kolchak, then
in Omsk, from the White’s propaganda office in Paris, 1p. 4to., written between Nov. 18, 1918 and December, 1918, in Russian. A desperate plea
for funds, signed by four prominent anti-Bolshevik leaders: “...Intended
for Admiral Kolchak. A copy sent to Belorousov. The Union is on the eve of
its dissolution due to a lack of funds. Our insistence on financial aid...be
paid...[it is] very late, one hundred thousand francs. This uncertain situation
can not last. Urgent help is indispenSable. Dissolution of the Union would
witness the disappearance of the only effective organization of patriotic
Russian propaganda abroad...”. The Union was an organization of White
Russians founded in Paris to garner support for Kolchak and the Whites in
Russia. Boldly signed by four prominent leaders of the White movement,
including: NIKOLAI TCHAYKOVSKY (1842-1926) Russian revolutionary,
a socialist who came to America in 1878, befriended Mark Twain, returned
to Russian in 1905 to head the White government and afterwards fled to
Paris; VLADIMIR BOURTSEV (1862-1942) Russian anti-tsarist jailed multiple times in many countries for his anti-Bolshivik totalitariansm efforts;
G[RIGORI?] ALEKSINSKI Socialist member of the Douma, exiled to Siberia
and managed to flee the Bolsheviks; BORIS SAVINKOV (1879-1925) Revolutionary terrorist, one of the leaders of the Fighting Organisation of the
Socialist-Revolutionary Party and responsible for the most spectacular assassinations of imperial officials in 1904 and 1905, likely murdered after
his arrest; and one other unidentified signer. Lightly toned, light folds, else
very good. Ex-Sotheby’s, Paris, November, 2010.
$1,500 - 2,000
condition, ideal for display.
832. FIDEL CASTRO
(b. 1926) Cuban revolutionary who led the
guerilla
campaign
against Batista, overthrowing the dictator
and replacing him with
the first communist
government in the
Western Hemisphere. A
superb piece of original
artwork, an 8” x 11”
[sight]
watercolor
painting by Cuban artist
PEDRO PABLO OLIVA,
ca. 2005, a caricature
depicting Castro lovingly holding a baby
dressed in a red devil
suit!
Matted
and
framed. Boldly signed
by the artist on mat at
lower right, with Castro
signing to the left: “I’m
jealous! Fidel Castro
March 7, 2006”. Fine
$2,000 - 3,000
833. RAUL CASTRO (b. 1931) Cuban politician, brother of longtime
dictator Fidel Castro. Rare signature and A.N.S. accomplished on his
personal business card imprinted with “Minister of Revolutionary Armed
Forces”. On the recto, Castro signs: “Castro Ruz 8-Marzi-97 dias de las
viegas [day of the old]”. On verso is a note in Spanish, unrelated. Some
staining and soiling, boldly signed, good condition.
$200 - 300
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834. JUAN PERON (1895 - 1974) Argentinian dictator deposed in a
military coup but returned to power. His administration much improved
the nation’s welfare, but was marred by graft and corruption. Typed D.S.
2pp. legal folio, Buenos Aires, Mar. 24, 1945 regarding a Lt. D. Alfredo
Avelio who has been declared fit for duty. Signed by Peron at conclusion
and additionally by the General of the Brigade. Spindle holes at left margin from disbinding, light soiling and wear, rusted paper clip impression
to top left corner, good.
$100 - 150
835. DANIEL ORTEGA (b. 1945) President of Nicaragua. A leader in
the socialist Sandinista National Liberation Front, his policies in government have seen the implementation of leftist reforms across Nicaragua.
A long-time foe of the U.S. Rare signed book, a Bulgarian printing of
what appears to be a collection of his speeches and writings, ([Government Printing]:1985), 119pp., paper boards, small 8vo. with Ortega pictured on the cover in military fatigues, inscribed to Bulgarian politician
Milco Balev on behalf of: “the people of Nicaragua...”. Very good.
$150 - 200
Inscribed by eight Sandanista leaders to
their benefactor, a top Bulgarian political
leader
836. SANDNISTA LEADERS OF THE
1980S A rare book signed by eight
Nicaraguan leaders of the SandInista
movement: Daniel Ortega, Umberto
Ortega, Carlos Nunez Teles, Bogardo
Heres, Thomas Borja, Louis Carrion,
Jaime Wilok, and Viktor Tirade, a Bulgarian government publication apparently reprinting various speeches,
writings, or declarations, 414pp. 8vo.,
Sofia, 1983, boldly signed by all beneath an inscription (in Spanish) to top
Bulgarian government leader Milko
Balev: “With SandInista brotherhood,
our close revolutionary and comrade,
Milko Balev, Bulgarian leader with a
Nicaraguan spirit”. Bulgarians were
crucial in providing arms and training
to the SandInistas throughout the
Eighties, and to communist revolutionaries in all of South America.
$250 - 350
839.
ZHAO
ZIYANG
(1919 - 2005) Third Premier of the People’s Republic of China from 1980
to 1987, and General Secretary of the Communist
Party of China from 1987 to
1989. Zhao was critical of
Maoist policies and instrumental in implementing
free-market reforms, first
in Sichuan, subsequently
nationwide. He emerged on
the national scene due to
support from Deng Xiaoping after the Cultural Revolution. Rare signed book, a
1988 Bulgarian Communist
party printing of proceedings of the 13th Congress
of the Chinese Comunist
Party, 84pp. 8vo., Sofia,
1988, paperbound. Inscribed, signed and dated
in blue ballpoint on the title page, a presentation to a top Bulgarian party
official. Fine.
$500 - 700
840. SADDAM HUSSEIN (1937 - 2006) In 1979, Hussein assumed the
presidency of Iraq. That same year, he led Arab opposition to the Camp
David Accords between Israel and Egypt. Under Hussein’s direction, Iraq
invaded Iran in 1980, in an attempt to gain control of the Strait of Hormuz. The attack led to a war of attrition, during which Hussein quelled
a Kurdish uprising by the widespread use of chemical weapons. Manuscript D.S. on his mint green, gold-embossed letterhead bearing an
eagle at top, 1p. legal folio, in Arabic, not translated. Boldly signed at
conclusion and in near fine condition.
$200 - 300
841. WORLD LEADERS
A group of three pieces including JAN
MASARYK A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [Washington], Jan. 15, 1942, thanking his correspondent for New Year’s wishes adding, “I do not expect a happy year
but a usefull [sic] one on the road to definite victory...”. Offered with
ALEXANDER KERENSKY, signature on a small mounted slip; and
MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, signature on a first day cover. Mounting remnants on versos, light soiling, else very good. Together, three pieces.
$200 - 300
842 - 845 NO LOT
837. AUGUSTO PINOCHET (1915 - 2006) Chilean army general and
dictator who assumed power in a coup d’état on 11 September 1973.
According to various reports and investigations, 1,200–3,200 people
were killed, up to 80,000 were interned, and up to 30,000 were tortured
by his regime including women and children. I.S.P. 8” x 10” color, a
chest, up pose in uniform signed in the white bottom margin. Fine.
$100 - 150
838. DENG XIAOPING (1904 - 1997) Chinese politician, statesman,
and diplomat. As leader of the Communist Party of China, Deng was a
reformer who led China towards a market economy. While Deng never
held office as the head of state, he nonetheless served as the paramount
leader of the People’s Republic of China from 1978 to 1992. Very rare
signed book, a Bulgarian edition of what is apparently a collection of
Deng’s speeches and/or writings between 1982 and 1987, 218pp. 8vo.,
hardbound with illustrations and cover picturing Deng, presented to top
Bulgarian political official Milco Balev and signed in black marker on the
front flyleaf. Fine condition.
$1,500 - 2,000
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Science, Exploration, Aviation & Space
Presented to his brilliant
student, Paul Yakovlev
846. IVAN PAVLOV (1849 - 1936) Russian physiologist known for his momentous studies of reflex
behavior, specifically the conditioned and unconditioned reflexes in dogs which greatly influenced the
development of behavioral psychology in the early
twentieth century. His book Study of Nervous Activity
of Animals, Moscow, 1925, signed “The author” on
the title page. Toned a bit within, rebound. This particular copy was presented to Pavlov’s pupil, PAUL
YAKOVLEV. Yakovlev (1894-1983) was a pioneer
neurologist born in Russia who then emigrated to the
U.S. A brilliant brain pathologist, Yakovlev taught at
Yale and Harvard, and accumulated over 250,000
sample slides. The front flyleaf bears a later signature
in Cyrillic by Yakovlev, back-dated to 1924, with a
note that indicates that Pavlov sent him the book
from Paris in 1924, a year before its publication date - a fact which he cannot explain. Opposite, on the pastedown of the front cover, Yakovlev
taped a photo of himself seated with the aged Pavlov and quotes Pavlov’s discussion with him in English and Russian: “Subcortive ganglia actuate
the cerebral cortex”. There is a second copy of this photo loosely laid in the book, and yet another second generation photo of Pavlov taped on a
blank page within. Two Yakovlev library stamps appear within the book, one on the title page. Overall very good. SOLD WITH: PAUL YAKOVLEV,
Collected Lectures”, First, Second and Third Semesters, privately printed, Waltham Mass., 1942, the third semester volume bearing an ownership
signature on the front flyleaf. A fine association. Four pieces.
$1,000 - 1,500
A rare check made out and signed by Morse
847. SAMUEL F. B. MORSE (1791 - 1872) American inventor
credited with the invention of the telegraph, as well as a signaling alphabet known as the Morse Code. Rare D.S. “Sam. F.
B. Morse”, 1p. 7 3/4” x 3 1/4”, New York, Nov. 3, 1865, his
personal check with imprinted name made out in his hand
and making a $41.00 payment to “Treas. Columbia Grammar
school”, with internal Revenue stamp also initialed by him.
Cut-cancel and blue pencil docket do not affect signature,
tipped to part of an album page. The only Morse check we
have been able to find in auction records. $1,000 - 1,500
848. ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955) American physicist whose Theory of Relativity and studies of mass
and energy relationships revolutionized the field of physics. S.P. 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” b/w, a 1954 newspaper
photo of Einstein showing him in a bust portrait looking to the left of the camera, nicely signed in full and
dated 1954 at bottom. Very light horizontal fold, else fine.
$1,000 - 1,200
849. CHARLES DARWIN (1809 - 1882) English naturalist who
proposed a theory of evolution by natural selection and determined
man evolved from an anthropoid animal. Fine content A.N.S. 1p.
oblong 12mo., Downe, Feb. 14, [n.y., but likely 1873] requesting
he be sent “...the St. Paul’s Magazine for February”. The February
1873 issue of the St. Paul’s Magazine featured an article by H. Holbeach entitled “Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals”
(pp. 190 - 211) and was cited by Darwin in his 1889 revised edition
of his pioneering book, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and
Animals. Darwin cited Holbeach’s article in the context of his chapter on expressions of contempt and disdain (see pp. 265-266 of
the 1904 edition). In particular, Darwin quotes Holbeach to support his contention that the partial closure of
the eye is part of a universal expression of disdain, noting “when ‘the head is lifted upwards and backwards
in order to give the feeling of as much distance in the way of height as possible being placed between the
despiser and the despised, the eyelids partake of the general movement, and the eyes are made to look down
upon the object of contempt’”. Tastefully matted and framed with a hand colored engraved portrait. Some
abrasions and toning affect signature and body, overall very good condition.
$700 - 900
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850. ROBERT BALLARD (b. 1942) United States Navy officer and a
professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island who is most
noted for his work in underwater archaeology: maritime archaeology
and archaeology of shipwrecks. He is most famous for the discoveries
of the wrecks of the RMS Titanic in 1985, the battleship Bismarck in
1989. S.P. 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” [sight] b/w, shows Ballard at the bow of his
ship giving a thumbs-up. Boldly signed at center. Simply matted with a
plastic overlay, very good condition.
$40 - 60
851. WILLIAM BEEBE (1877-1962) American naturalist and explorer
who headed expeditions to Nova Scotia, Mexico, South America, and so
forth, for the New York Zoological Society. A.L.S. on New York Zoological
Society letterhead, 1p. 8vo., March 29, 1950, to a gentleman, in part:
“...Your letter was forwarded to me in the Trinidad jungle and as I read
it, three hummingbirds flew past my head. I wish you could see the flowering trees...”. Fine.
$75 - 100
852. WILLIAM D. COOLIDGE (1873-1975) American physicist who
made significant advances in the application of x-rays and developed a
superior filament for incandescent light bulbs. Fine S.P. 8” x 10” (11” x
14” with mat), shows Coolidge in head and shoulders, boldly signed beneath image. Light staining to bottom margin, curled a bit, otherwise
very good.
$100 - 150
853. (THOMAS EDISON) A scarce pair of cabinet card photographs by
Anderson, New York, one of a young Thomas Edison, matted together
at left with a photo of his first wife, Mary Stillwell Edison (1855 - 1884).
Both photos have been set into an ornate frame. Overall fine condition,
not examined out of frame.
$400 - 500
854. LEE DE FOREST (1873-1961) American inventor with over 180
patents to his credit. De Forest invented the Audion, a vacuum tube that
takes relatively weak electrical signals and amplifies them. De Forest is
one of the fathers of the “electronic age”, as the Audion helped to usher
in the widespread use of electronics. Partly printed D.S. “Lee de Forest”,
1p., 4to., [n.p.] May 15, 1943, a certificate of merit to James Tiong for
outstanding achievement in mathmatics for service to the United States
as a Technical Radio Specialist. Simply framed and in fine condition.
$100 - 150
have subscribed for...”. With the stock certificate issued by Goethals with
the specific purpose of implementing his plan as outlined in the letter.
Signed by Goethals as President on May 3, 1920, the stock represents
57,600 shares, or 48 per cent of the 120,000 total common stock shares
referred to in his letter, and were intended to be issued to his preferred
stock holders. It is indeed rare when combinations of important financial
documents such as this involving the shapers of America’s industrial
destiny become available on the open market. Signature on stock certificate bears two cancel holes, else very good.
$75 - 100
857. (CARL JUNG) (1875 - 1961) Swiss psychiatrist in association with
Freud, a founder of analytic psychology who developed theories of the
collective unconscious and archetypes. Good grouping of five bound
volumes of Jung’s lectures, approx. 750pp. legal folio total, includes
speeches on individuation and modern psychology given at the Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule, Zurich, 1934-35, 1940-41, and
dream symbols, given at Bailey Island, Me., 1936, and in New York,
1937. Overall very good.
$400 - 500
858. ALBERT SCHWEITZER (1875 - 1965) French physician and theologian, a specialist in tropical medicine. S.P. 4” x 6” b/w, a printed
image showing Schweitzer in head and shoulders, boldly inscribed in
blank margin to Emily Crawford and signed adding date July 9, 1960.
Fine.
$200 - 300
859. JAMES D. WATSON (b. 1928) American molecular biologist and
zoologist best known as one of the co-discovers of DNA, sharing the
Nobel Prize for his efforts together with Francis Crick and Maurice
Wilkins. His autobiographical volume Avoid Boring People (New York:
Alfred Knopf), hardcover. Signed in his distinct hand at bottom right of
the first free endpaper. Deaccessioned from a library with stickers on
verso, otherwise in fine condition. Along with a signature of his partner
FRANCIS CRICK, penned on an index card, and an unrelated signed
book by STEPHEN KING, his volume 11/23/73, boldly signed on half
title page and accompanied by images of King signing. Three pieces.
$150 - 200
"You cannot overdo the matter..."
855. FAMOUS HOMEOPATH ON HASHISH: “CONSTANTLY SMOKE
AWAY”! CHARLES GATCHELL (b. 1853) American medical doctor and
homeopath, University of Michigan professor and lecturer in the Homeopathic Medical College, editor of “The Medical Era” for 20 years. Amazing content A.L.S., on Medical era letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Chicago, Aug.
20, 1889. In part: “...In [my book] ‘Haschisch’ there are many facts and
many actual experiences...It is possible for you to repeat everything there
described. Rx: Get some of the extract of Cannabis Indica - the resinous
extract...Fill a new pipe with dry hayseed; light it; on the end of a stick
take up a little ball of the resin, about as big as a large pea [sketch of
pea-sized ball added]. Insert it into the midst of the burning hay seed
and there let it melt while you constantly smoke away and draw the
fumes. This you smoke and smoke...occasionally add a new ball of
resin...you cannot overdo the matter. After smoking for half an hour,
more or less - possibly and hour - you will get the effects, which vary
greatly with different subjects. What your experiences will be it is hard
to tell. You must try, in order to find out...”. Interestingly, the addressee,
an ancestor of our consignor, later died of an opium addiction. Sold with
a letter found in the same lot which we believe was written shortly after
the “treatment”. Two pieces.
$200 - 300
856. GEORGE W. GOETHALS (1858 - 1928) American army officer
and engineer appointed by Theodore Roosevelt to supervise construction of the Panama Canal. Important pair of documents in which
Goethals offers nearly one-half of his company’s common stock. Includes: T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, July 9, 1920 to company secretary I.G.
Blauvelt, in part: “...In order to furnish purchasers of the Preferred stock
of Goethals, Wilford & Boyd, Inc., with bonus shares of common stock
at the rate of two shares of common for each share of Preferred...we
hereby authorize you to issue direct to such subscribers ....certificates
for not to exceed twenty-four hundred (2,400) shares out of the one
hundred twenty thousand (120,000) shares of common stock which we
860. JAMES D. WATSON (b. 1928) American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist, best known as a co-discoverer of the structure
of DNA in 1953 with Francis Crick. Awarded the Nobel Prize. Sketch of
the DNA double helix labeled “DNA”, also labeled: “A-T or G-C”, accomplished on the face of a commemorative postal cover. Sketch and
signature alone would mat nicely.
$700 - 800
861. SCIENTISTS ARNOLD GUYOT (1807-1884) Swiss-born American
geologist and geographer, chiefly remembered for advances in the theory of glaciation, championed by Louis Agassiz. Fine A.Q.S. 1p sm. 8vo.,
in full: “True victory is not to crush an enemy; it is to make him a friend.
Arnold Guyot Princeton, N.J. February 11th, 1867, For W. H. Cary, Esq.”.
Mounting traces to verso, otherwise very good. Along with MICHAEL
HEIDELBERGER (1888-1991), American scientist and a pioneer in immunology. Small S.P. 2” x 3” color, boldly signed vertically at left. Two
pieces, very good.
$75 - 100
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862. AMELIA EARHART (1897 - 1937)
American aviator, the first woman to
cross the Atlantic, first solo across the
Atlantic and first Hawaii-Mainland solo;
lost in an around-the-world attempt.
S.P. 7” x 9” b/w, a printed photo of the
great aviator showing her from midchest, up, a pair of wings pinned to her
blouse, signed in full with fair contrast
at left. Mounted, a slight scuff, else very
good.
$750 - 1,000
864. ROALD AMUNDSEN (1872 - 1928) Norwegian explorer
who was the first to reach the South Pole (1911), and was lost in
an attempt to rescue aviator Umberto Nobile at the North Pole.
Fine signature on the verso of his small calling card. Mounting
remnants to printed side of card, otherwise very good. Ex: Bomsey.
$150 - 200
865. WILLIAM BEEBE (1877-1962) American naturalist and explorer who headed expeditions to Nova Scotia, Mexico, South
America, and so forth, for the New York Zoological Society. His
signature on a small card in blue ink, beside which is a caricature
of a man’s head with large ears - likely a humorous self-portrait.
Slight smearing to signature, otherwise very good condition. Ex:
Walter R. Benjamin, with original receipt.
$75 - 100
866. RICHARD E. BYRD (1888-1957) American aviator and explorer, the first to fly over the South Pole and established the base
“Little America”. Two items, the first a T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington,
Nov. 27, 1946, on Navy Department letterhead to L. W. Charlat, in
part: “...Because of the commitments made while I was trying to
raise money for my very expensive expedition, I am obliged to
charge $3.00 for autographing the cover which you enclosed with
your letter...”. Along with a bold signature on a small card, offset
at left and lightly affecting first two letters of name. Two pieces,
very good.
$75 - 100
"The launch of the 'Discovery' was safely
accomplished yesterday..."
867. RICHARD BYRD T.L.S, “R.E. Byrd” on “Byrd Polar Expeditions” letterhead, 1p, 4to, Boston, Mar. 10, 1953. Byrd writes to
Roy Votaw, in part: “...I am returning the envelopes signed as you
requested. I don’t recall ever seeing any like some of them; for instance, the Richmond, Virginia, cover printed 20 years ago. I wish
I had one of those. Is it possible to get one?...”. Boldly signed and
near fine.
$100 - 150
868. LEIGH WADE (1896-1991) American air force major and
pioneering aviator who served in both World Wars I and II; best
remembered for his 1924 flight around the world. A lot of four
items: a T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, Sept. 9, 1975, on his personal letterhead to an autograph seeker. Along with two FDCs
honoring achievements in flight, dated Jan. 1, 1974 and Sept. 23,
1978 respectively, boldly signed; and an inscription and signature
on an index card made out to Ed Bomsey. Four pieces, very good.
$150 - 200
863. ROBERT FALCON SCOTT (1868 - 1912) British polar explorer
remembered for his bravery in losing the race to the South Pole. His
first expedition on the Discovery (1901-04, an attempt that included
Ernest Shackleton) took him within 450 miles of the South Pole before
he had to turn back. Scott later led the Terra Nova expedition, which
reached the pole in January, 1912 — only to discover that Norwegian
explorer Roald Amundsen had been there a month earlier. On the return trip Scott and his party of four all died of hunger and extreme
cold. Their bodies were found just 11 miles from a food and fuel depot.
Fine content A.L.S. “R. F. Scott”, 2pp. 8vo., Dundee, “Friday. [n.d. but
docketed Mar. 22, 1901 in pencil at top]. Scott writes to a Mrs. Morgan,
in part: “...I find that my business here will delay me over Saturday so
that I cannot get away this Saturday night mail but - I still hope to take
advantage of your invitation for Sunday. This will require a little consultation of train...routes & a certain dependence on weather, but I
hope not to have much difficulty...The launch of the ‘Discovery’ was
safely accomplished yesterday. It has been a great event for Dundee
but rather an ordeal for myself...”. In 1900, Scott was chosen to lead a
joint Royal Society and Royal Geographic Society Antarctic expedition.
The wooden sailing ship Discovery was built for this purpose, and she
left Dundee on July 31, 1901 in the attempt to reach the South Pole.
Scurvy, hunger and snow blindness plagued Scott and his crew, who
nonetheless made significant scientific findings before being forced to
turn back. Very good condition.
$700 - 900
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870. JUAN DE LA CIERVA (1895 - 1936) Spanish civil and aeronautical
engineer who invented the autogiro, a fixed wing aircraft featuring a horizontal propeller, not unlike a helicopter, to help the craft develop lift at low
speeds. Good content T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on The Cierva Autogiro Company, Ltd.
letterhead, London, Aug. 21, 1931 to Donald F. Rose, then en route to London on the Aquitania concerning their recently co-authored book, Wings of
Tomorrow (1931) and development of the autogiro: “I am delighted to hear
you are coming to his country and I hope that I will have the pleasure of seeing you and talking about ‘our literary success.’ I shall also be very pleased
to show to you our latest machines, which I believe represent quite a sensational advance upon any previous Autogiros. I am at present staying in
London mostly because the latest machine has been built by the De Havilland
Company whose works are near here...I hope that you have enjoyed a good
crossing and that Mrs. Rose, your daughter and the ‘leading feminine authority on the Autogiro’ will enjoy the vacation...”. Usual folds, some light to
moderate toning and soiling, else very good.
$75 - 100
"I do not want to open my private life or
take part in a biography..."
871. SAMUEL P. LANGLEY (1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who
explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually
succeeded in inventing such a machine which flew over the Potomac for
3,000 feet. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Jan. 17, 1889, on Smithsonian Institution letterhead to an unnamed recipient he addresses as “Friend”, in
part: “...I have yours with kind words and the bad news that the Coffeemaking machine arrived broken. If you will wait a little, till I am next in
Boston...I hope, get it mended...If I were not very, very busy I should write to
Francis, but you must tell him I read his letter very carefully, and hope if
George and he get any enjoyment out of the book or the lathe, that he will
soon write me again....I look back on my pleasant days with you all...”, and
more. Near fine.
$200 - 300
869. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH (1902 - 1974) American aviator who,
in his “Spirit of St. Louis”, was the first to fly solo non-stop across the
Atlantic Ocean.Very fine content T.L.S. “Charles”, 2pp. 4to., “Switzerland”, Aug. 16, 1971 to Alden Whtiman at The New York Times voicing
his opposition to cooperating with Whitman on a planned book. He
writes in part: “...I thought I had made clear in my last letter my position
in regard to this book project... I do not desire to have published a book
of the kind you are planning. However, I have no objection to your publishing such a book if you do so entirely on your own responsibility, basing on the three trips we made together and in accord with our
agreement that the resulting articles would be primarily to increase interest and activities in conservation and only secondarily Lindbergh.
Also, with the understanding that my private life be invaded to a minimum. I do not want to take any part in the book myself by endorsing it,
contributing to it, or criticizing the manuscript. Alden, the possibility of
a book was no part of our agreements in relation to the Times articles.
I am sure you will recall that the first Times-article project was based on
wild life conservation in the Philippines, and we had no agreement about
anything to follow... The third (Sunday Magazine) article arose from the
lunch at the Times Building that Mr. Sulzberger so considerately invited
me to and arranged... I spoke about the changes I had seen take place
on the surface of the earth during the half century I have flown over it.
One of the editors suggested that an interesting article could be written
along this line, and I said that if there could be a constructive result from
a conservation standpoint, I would be willing to take part in it. There was
nothing in our agreement about a book to follow... I have told you even
more often that I do no want to open my private life or take part in a biography. Our understanding from the beginning has been that in the articles emphasis would be primarily on conservation and secondarily on
Lindbergh... I feel that my personal publicity has mounted much too high.
I want to return to a quieter life, and I am setting trends in that direction...”.
Lindbergh was still smarting from the rekindling of interest in his questionable politics in the years leading up to America’s entry in to World War
II as illustrated in the publication of his wartime journals in 1970. Lindbergh
may have also had other personal reasons for avoiding the limelight. Interestingly, it is believed that apart from the “secret” German family, Lindbergh may have fathered two children in Switzerland as well. Light folds,
paperclip stain at top left, otherwise fine condition.
$800 - 1,200
872. CHARLES A. LINDBERGH (1902-1974) American aviator who, in his
plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, was the first to fly solo non-stop across the
Atlantic Ocean. Biographical notes (not signed), penned on a 4to. sheet to
which a “Who’s Who” entry has been affixed. Lindbergh corrects two lines,
removing crossing out “Univ.” twice in the line about his education, and
adding in “children” in place of “son”, and one other, “Jan Morrow”. Boldly
written in green ink. Light water stain to right margin affects one word, otherwise very good. With an original 7” x 9” b/w press photo showing Lindbergh in his plane.
$100 - 150
873. ORIGINAL FABRIC FROM THE DOUGLAS WORLD CRUISER #2 A 2”
x 2” piece of fabric removed from the Chicago, the flag plane of the first
round-the-world flight. In concert with three similar planes, it left Seattle on
April, 6, 1924 returning on September 28, 1924 covering 26,345 miles in a
total of 363 hours of flight time. The plane is now part of the collection of
the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in Washington and this fabric was
removed during restoration of the plane. The fabric has been affixed to a
folio sheet bearing in image of the plane and explanatory text. Simply matted
and ready for framing.
$200 - 300
874. GERMAN ZEPPELIN AND TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS Lot of two silver medals commemorating pre-war German flight achievements includes a 1929 silver Zeppelin medal celebrating
the first circumnavigation of the globe by airship. The obverse of this medal
shows three profiles: Count von Zeppelin (the namesake of the airship), Dr.
Hugo Eckener (the pilot and driving force behind building the airship), and
Ludwig Dürr (chief engineer). A legend runs around the border identifying
each man and his role: “Zeppelin - Der Schopfer * Eckener - Der Fuhrer *
Durr Der Erbauer”. That loosely translates as “Zeppelin: the visionary / Eckener: the leader / Durr: the builder”. The reverse shows a map of the world
with the flight plan and dates marked. 38mm, 30 g. The second coin commemorates the first westbound trans-Atlantic flight, bearing an image of a
plane over ocean waves and the legend: “EUROPA - AMERIKA BREMEN 12/13
APRIL 1928” on the obverse, the reverse bearing the names of crewmembers
Kohl, Fitzmaurice and Hunefeld surrounded by oak wreaths. 38mm, 30g.
$150 - 200
875. ORIGINAL FABRIC FORM THE CURTISS NC-4 - THE FIRST TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT A 2” x 2” piece piece of fabric removed from the first
plane to make a trans-Atlantic flight in 1919, the Curtiss NC-4. The plane
commanded by Albert C. Read took 19 days to fly from Rockaway Beach,
New York to Lisbon Portugal. The plane is now part of the collection of the
Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in Washington and this fabric was removed during restoration of the plane. The fabric has been affixed to a folio
sheet bearing in image of the plane and explanatory text. Simply matted
and ready for framing.
$200 - 300
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876. ORIGINAL FABRIC FROM THE FOKKER T-2, THE FIRST PLANE TO MAKE A NON-STOP TRANS-CONTINENTAL FLIGHT A 2” x 2” piece piece of
fabric removed from the first plane to make a non-stop transcontinental flight, the Fokker T-2. The plane, piloted by Oakely G. Kelly and John A. Macready
took 26 hours to travel 2,470 miles from Roosevelt Field, Long Island to Rockwell Field in San Diego. The plane is now part of the collection of the Smithsonian’s
Air and Space Museum in Washington and this fabric was removed during restoration of the plane. The fabric has been affixed to a folio sheet bearing in
image of the plane and explanatory text. Simply matted and ready for framing.
$200 - 300
877. ZEPPELIN CIGARETTE CARDS A fine 53-page oversize volume titled Zeppelin-Weltfahrten (Zeppelin World Journeys), outlining the history of the
aircraft from 1899-1932 and containing within 2 1/2” x 1 1/2” photos offered by cigarette companies as a premium to be pasted into the book. It appears
that all 250+ photos are present, making this a most complete set. Wear to cover, interior is very clean and photos in near fine condition.
$150 - 200
Neil Armstrong's signed 1947 high school yearbook
878. NEIL ARMSTRONG (b. 1930) American astronaut and commander of the Apollo 11 mission, the first man to walk on the Moon. Very rare and
desirable signed book, the 1947 edition of Blume High School’s yearbook The Retrospect, issued at Wapakoneta, Ohio. The 90pp. 4to. yearbook
bears a padded front cover featuring a merry-go-round, and Armstrong is pictured among his fellow seniors on page 12. His motto is: “He thinks,
he acts, ‘tis done.” and he is described as being a member of the school’s orchestra, Student Council, Senior Hi-Y, Boosters, Home Room President,
and Boys’ State. Armstrong has boldly signed his name in block letters beside his image. Armstrong appears again on p. 44 as a member of the
school band, twice on p. 52 as a member of Hi-Y (which stressed “clean living...self discipline...decency” - traits that would serve him well later in
life), and twice on p. 57 as a member of the School Council. Covers have separated from the text, corners of covers slightly bumped and worn, else
very good, contents near fine.
$5,000 - 6,000
879. NEIL ARMSTRONG AND OTHER CELEBRITIES A fantastic assemblage of celebrity signatures accomplished in ink on a mat around a 13” x
15” poster from the Hilton Head Celebrity Golf Tournament. Over 25 signatures, including: NEIL ARMSTRONG, VINCE GILL, JOHNNY BENCH,
SPANKY MCFARLAND, LESLIE NIELSEN, BOB BLACKMAN, DEAN SCOTT, BUCKY WALTERS, ARDIE AND GALE SAYERS, RANDY WITT, ED
MARINO, BOOM BOOM GEOFFRION, A. C. WEARY and others. Smudging to one signature (which is not identified by us), otherwise very good
condition.
$600 - 800
880. NEIL ARMSTRONG AND OTHER CELEBRITIES A fine assemblage of 20 celebrity signatures, accomplished on a mat surrounding a 1985
Hilton Head Gold Tournament posted. Includes: NEIL ARMSTRONG, JOHNNY BENCH, DON MOST, LESLIE NIELSEN, SPANKY MCFARLAND,
WILLIAM MOSCONI, GEORGE BLANDA, ED MARINO, GALE SAYERS, FRED “CURLY” NEAL, BUCKY WALTERS and more. Very good condition.
$600 - 800
881. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong.
A group of three S.P.’s each in 8” x 10” format, includes: BUZZ ALDRIN, a great shot showing him walking on the moon, boldly signed in blue
marker adding “Apollo XI”. Along with EUGENE CERNAN, shows him on the lunar surface standing next to the American flag, boldly signed: “Gene
Cernan Last Man on Moon Apollo XVII”, and AL WORDEN, a formal shot of him in flight suit, boldly signed in blue marker: “Orbiting the Moon! Col.
Al Worden Apollo 15 CMP”. Three pieces, fine condition.
$200 - 300
882. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN An excellent signed children’s book, his autobiography Reaching for the Moon, with paintings by Wendell Minor
(self-published, 2005), boldly signed on the half title page, and additionally signed by Minor. Mint condition. Offered with STUART A. ROOSA, S.P.
8” x 10” color, a NASA image showing Roosa before a Apollo14 mock-up. Fine condition. Two pieces.
$200 - 300
883. CHARLES CONRAD (1930-1999) American astronaut who served as pilot on two Gemini missions and commanded the Apollo 12 flight. Fine
S.P. 8” x 10” color, an official NASA image of Conrad in space suit. Boldly signed at middle and in fine condition.
$100 - 150
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884. CHARLES DUKE (b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the
Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. Superb S.P.
10” x 8” color, a fantastic shot of Duke on the moon saluting the camera,
boldly inscribed at top in silver ink: “Location location location Charlie
$75 - 100
Duke Apollo 16”. Fine condition overall.
885. NO LOT.
886. JAMES LOVELL (b. 1928) American astronaut who served as pilot
on the Gemini 7 and 12 missions, Apollo 8, and on the ill-fated Apollo
13 aborted mission. His bold signature on the verso of a postcard for a
Washington, D.C., hotel. With ink identification noting the signature was
obtained on Apr. 2, 1969. A nice, early example prior to his historymaking flight just a year later. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
887. ALAN SHEPARD (1923 - 1998) American astronaut, a member
of the Mercury team and the first American in space. Fine S.P. 8” x 10
color, an official NASA portrait in suit and tie, boldly signed at left margin. Fine.
$100 - 150
888. ALAN SHEPARD Fine vintage S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, an official NASA
portrait in suit and tie taken in January 1963, signed at left in black fountain ink. With backstamp, fine condition.
$100 - 150
889. ALAN SHEPARD Fine S.P. 8” x 10” color, a great shot showing
the Apollo 14 liftoff, boldly signed: “Apollo 14 Liftoff Alan Shepard”, and
additionally signed by EDGAR MITCHELL, who adds: “Third Lunar Exploration Edgar Mitchell January 31, 1971”. Some minor surface abrasions, else fine.
$200 - 300
890. ASTRONAUTS A group of four S.P.s in 8” x 10” format, includes:
SCOTT CARPENTER, a head and shoulders portrait, signed at left; BILL
POGUE, signed image showing crew of SkyLab mission, with secretarial
signatures of Carr and Gibson; GERALD P. CARR, official NASA image
in space suit, inscribed and signed; and FREDERICK D. GREGORY, official NASA portrait, inscribed and signed. Four pieces, very good.
$100 - 150
891. ASTRONAUTS A group of five S.P.s in 8” x 10” format, includes:
FRED W. HAISE, and official NASA portrait in space suit, inscribed and
signed; BILL POGUE, NASA image showing crew of SkyLab mission, with
secretarial signatures of Carr and Gibson; JOHN GLENN, head and
shoulders portait, signed at middle; KARL G. HEINZE, official NASA portrait in space suit, inscribed and signed; and SCOTT CARPENTER, head
and shoulders portrait, signed at left. Five pieces, very good.
$150 - 200
892. APOLLO PROGRAM PHOTOGRAPHS A group of over 50 8” x
10” b/w and color NASA images, most vintage, scenes from various
Apollo missions. Includes many portraits of the crews of Apollo 8 and
11, the Apollo-Soyuz mission, views from space, Apollo 16 shots taken
from the lunar surface, Ranger 7 photographs, Apollo 8 orbital shots,
nighttime launch of Apollo 17, Apollo 11 lunar shots, Apollo 16 near
touchdown, individual astronaut portraits including Fred Haise, James
Lovell, Ken Mattingly, and more. Overall very good condition, with duplication.
$150 - 200
893. APOLLO PROGRAM PHOTOGRAPHS A great group of over 50
NASA images, most vintage, of scenes from the Apollo missions, 8” x
10” b/w and color. Shots include: Apollo 17 view of the earth from orbit,
American ATSP launch, Apollo emblems, crew portraits, launch of SA6, Apollo 11 space vehicle, EVAs, individual portraits of astronauts such
as Aldrin, Armstrong, Collins, Apollo 11 on the moon, and so forth.
Along with Apollo-Soyuz images, and more images from the 15 and 16
missions. Fine condition, some duplicates, ideal for display with an autograph.
$150 - 200
894. APOLLO PROGRAM PHOTOGRAPHS A great group of over 50
NASA images from the Apollo programs, each 8” x 10” and in both b/w
and color. Scenes include Soyuz as seen from Apollo, Apollo 11 space
vehicle, Apollo 4 launch, lunar boulders, Apollo 17 view of the earth,
Apollo 17 landing and many other 17 images, Apollo 11 lunar shots,
the Descartes landing site, and more. Much duplication. Overall fine
condition, perfect for framing with a signature.
$150 - 200
895. GEMINI, SKYLAB AND OTHER NASA IMAGES A great group of
over 70 NASA and other images, 8” x 10” b/w and color, showing SkyLab
launches and EVA missions, SkyLab space stations, views from space,
crew portraits, Gemini lift off, Gemini IV walk in space, launch of the
third SkyLab mission, astronaut candidates for 1978, and much more.
Perfect for framing with autographs. Some duplication, fine condition.
$200 - 300
896. VINTAGE NASA LITERATURE A group of vintage literature from
NASA ca. 1960s-1970s, includes biographies of the original Mercury
astronauts, Mercury and Gemini literature, maps, pamphlets on missions, copies of Nasa Facts, and more. Overall very good condition, and
a nice addition to any space collection. Approx. 75 pcs. $100 - 150
897. SPACE SHUTTLE A great group of over 50 NASA images of the
space shuttle missions, 8” x 10” b/w and color. They show the crew for
STS-2, crew of STS-3 and STS-5, crew of 61-C, and numerous artist
renditions of the shuttle in space. Much duplication, overall very good
condition.
$150 - 200
898. SPACE SHUTTLE Fine grouping of 55 official NASA images of the
space shuttle program, 8” x 10” b/w and color, showing crews of STS3, -4, -5, -6 and -7, in-flight photographs and and artist renditions of
the craft in orbit. Some duplication, overall fine condition. $150 - 200
899. NASA PHOTOGRAPHS A group of over 50 8” x 10” photographs,
mostly NASA and many being portraits, includes: John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Thomas Stafford, James Lovell, Walter Schirra, Deke Slayton,
Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, James McDivitt, Frank Borman, Elliott
See, and group portraits, with much duplication. Other interesting images include take-offs, “space food”, and other NASA press photos. Very
good condition.
$100 - 150
900. NASA PORTRAITS A great group of over 50 8” x 10” NASA official
portraits of American astronauts, mostly b/w, unsigned. Perfect for pairing with a signature, the images include: Alan Shepard, Al Worden, Tom
Stafford, Owen Garriott, Clifton C. Williams, Deke Slayton, Richard Gordon, Paul J. Weitz, John Swigert, Harrison Schmitt, Frank Michel, Edward
Gibson, Stuart Roosa, Ed Mitchell, Bill Pogue, Gerald Carr, John Bull,
Vance Brand, Charles Conrad, Gene Cernan, Alan Bean, Scott Carpenter,
William Anders, John Glenn, Frank Borman, Don Lind, Jack Lousma,
Thomas Mattingly, Bruce McCandless, James Irwin, Fred Haise, Ron
Evans, Joe Engle, Charles M. Duke, Russell Schweikart, David R. Scott,
James McDivitt, Walter Schirra, Walt Cunningham, Gordon Cooper, and
a group image of the 1978 astronaut candidates. Some duplication,
overall fine condition.
$200 - 300
901. NASA PORTRAITS A great group of over 50 8” x 10” NASA portraits of astronauts, mostly b/w, ideal for pairing with an autograph. Includes: Walter Cunningham, Donn Eisele, Bill Pogue, Gene Cernan, Frank
Michel, Alan Shepard, Charles Conrad, Deke Slayton, Gus Grissom, Alan
Bean, James Lovell, John Young, Neil Armstrong, Joseph Kerwin, Joe
Engle, Charles Fullerton, Richard Truly, Walter Schirra, Richard Gordon,
Vince Brand, John Bull, Harrison Schmitt, Frank Borman, Bill Anders, Stuart Roosa, Jack Lousma, Gerald Carr, Bruce McCandless, John Swigert,
Paul Weitz, Charles M. Duke, Thomas Mattingly, Fred Haise, James Irwin,
Ed Mitchell, Don Lind, Clifton Williams, and images of the 1978 and
1980 astronaut candidates. Very good.
$200 - 300
902. ALEKSEI LEONOV (b. 1934) Russian cosmonaut, the first man to
walk in space. A set of four attractive signed images, being 11” x 14”
reproductions of paintings showing spacecraft at liftoff and in flight.
Two images are boldly signed in black marker adding date Mar. 18,
1999. Very good condition.
$100 - 150
903. YURI GAGARIN (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man
in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. The first page
(only) of an oversize presentation album measuring 18” x 12” and honoring the groundbreaking work of Russian rocket scientist Konstantin
Tsiolkovsky entitled: “Piloted Soviet Cosmonautics”. Beneath the title and
to the left of an image of Tsiolkovsky affixed to the sheet, Gagarin writes:
“The words of Tsiolkovsky about conquering space will always call us
forward. Gagarin”. The sheet also bears a photograph of a quote from
Tsiolkovsky affixed at bottom. Spindle holes at left edge from disbinding, else very good condition.
$200 - 300
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Business Leaders
A love note from Hughes to his wife
905. HOWARD R. HUGHES (1905 - 1976) American
industrialist and aviator, an eccentric billionaire who
controlled RKO, founded the Hughes Tool Corp., and
built and flew the enormous airplane “Spruce Goose”.
A.L.S. “Howard”, 2pp, folio, on a lined yellow legal
page, [n.p., n.d.], a rambling communication to his
wife written in several parts: “Dearest sweetheart,
Please forgive my hors de combat condition of the past
week. I was truly sick in my lower innards...I love you
an awful lot, and I’ll not be too late tonight...”. Hughes
continues: “...Dearest love, I understand and I’m sorry
- I am going to watch #9 - ‘The Gentle Sit of Murder’.
Maybe you would like to see it...”. With additional
long-winded content on films and actors, mentioning
Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter and Walter Brennan. Very
good.
$1,000 - 1,500
904. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER (1839
- 1937) American industrialist and
philanthropist who organized Standard Oil and virtually monopolized
the industry until he was forced by a
Supreme Court ruling to dissolve the
company and break it up into regional producers and refiners. Scarce
D.S., a handsomely engraved fourshare stock certificate for the Standard Oil Trust, 1p., oblong legal folio,
New York, June 16, 1887. The certificate, engraved in green, black and
white, features a vignette of the U.S.
Capitol building. Certificate also
signed by HENRY M. FLAGLER. Flagler was associated with Rockefeller
in the development of the Standard
Oil Company and later organized the
Florida East Coast Railway. Light
creases, signatures crossed by an
embossing, non-ink cancellation
rather than hand cancellation, and as
a result the signatures are quite clear.
Very good.
$2,000 - 2,500
906. ROY D. CHAPIN (1880 - 1936) American industrialist and automaker, a founder of Hudson Motor Cars
and Secretary of Commerce. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Detroit, July 1, 1929, sending a copy
of a booklet of “historical articles about the motor industry...about the good old days of our industry...”. One
fold, else fine. Sold with the booklet, Motoring Down a
Quarter of a Century, by F. L. Smith, Detroit Saturday
Night Co., 1928, 44pp. 8vo., covers heavily soiled, contents are fine.
$150 - 200
907. CHARLES H. DOW (1851 - 1902) American publisher, with Edward Jones founded Dow Jones & Co.,, later founded the Wall Street Journal,
and devised the Dow Jones Industrial Average used to this day to track the performance of the stock market. Exceedingly rare D.S. signed twice
“Charles H. Dow” as Trustee, a $500 Amity Canal, Reservoir & Improvement Co. bond bearing 6% interest, issued in Colorado in 1891 and with 15
coupons attached at bottom. Folds, else fine condition.
$400 - 500
908. WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST (1863 - 1951) American newspaper publisher who built circulation using sensational reporting and helped give
rise to the era of “yellow journalism”. Full signature “William Randolph Hearst” on a small slip. Matted with an image and ready to frame. $150 - 200
909. MALCOLM S. FORBES (1919 - 1990) Flamboyant millionaire, collector, and publisher of Forbes magazine, founded by his father B. C. Forbes
and today run by his son Steve Forbes. Bound compilation of issues of his magazine Nation’s Heritage Volume 1, Number 1, (B. C. Forbes & Sons
Publishing Co., Inc., New York) 1949. 12 1/2” X 15”. Inscribed: “With compliments of Malcolm Forbes”. Also signed by Robert K. Heimann (editor).
Also present is one of Forbes’ calling cards (bears paperclip stain).
$75 - 100
910. NO LOT
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911. FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET, “VOLTAIRE” (1694 - 1778) French writer, an expert satirist whose work twice landed him in the Bastille. His
works include Zadig, Candide and the great historical work Le Siecle de Louis XIV. Rare A.L. (characteristically unsigned), 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], May
1736, to his old friend Charles Augustin Feriol, Comte d’Argental. Roughly translated, in part: “...I beg you my dear angel to...find Creul [?] and...ask
him for 50 tickets in the theatre stalls for all days...[Be sure] these 50 tickets are very good...Please do the the best in your power. Without which, I
will be called...pitiless...”. Voltaire possibly refers to seating within his own private theatre, “The Little Theater” built at his home, the Chateau de
Cirey. One of the oldest existing stages in France, Voltaire had the intimate structure built in 1735 and gave the performance of his tragic drama
Zayre there in 1736. It is probable that Voltaire is speaking of a performance of this popular work. Boldly penned, light wear and expert repair to
seal tear, very good condition.
$2,000 - 3,000
912. NO LOT
913. HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN (18051875) Danish poet and author of children’s tales,
including “The Princess and the Pea”, “The Ugly
Duckling” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes”. A.L.S.
“Hans Christian Andersen”, 2pp. 8vo., Basnas,
Denmark, Mar. 31, 1870 to Gen. Christian T.
Christensen, in Danish. In part: “...There are men
to whom we feel drawn at once at the first meeting,
and who become dear to us, and you are such a
man...we will probably never meet again, for I don’t
think I will ever come to America, although I am
certainly not writing in the desire. I promised you
a small bouquet as a greeting to your wife. I have
something of a gift in preparing such, but the
flowers must be fresh; it is the color grouping that
has an effect, if the flowers are dried, the effect is
mostly gone...if it is flowers and greens from Danish soil...and remembrance of the land of your
birth, you must take it as evidence of my sincere
good will. You will soon depart for the great land
beyond the ocean...Remember me also to the
publishers of the Riverside Magazine and my dear
friend there Mr. Horace C. Scudder...”. Margins
bear some tiny chips, one just grazing the end of
the signature, else very good. Danish-born Gen.
Christian T. Christiansen organized the two Scandinavian Companies in the 1st New York Infantry
which served during the Civil War. He later served
as Danish Consul in New York. $2,000 - 3,000
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914. WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS (1914 - 1997) American Beat author of numerous works, best remembered for his explosive novel Naked
Lunch. Great S.P. 4” x 6” b/w, a postcard image of an older Burroughs walking, signed at bottom. On verso he writes: “‘Junk is a way of life’ (or
can become so when made difficult and experience of occurs”. Fine.
$100 - 150
915. PAUL ELUARD (1895-1952) French poet and one of the founders of Surrealism. A friend of Breton, Aragon, and Max Ernst, his first wife was
Gala, who left Eluard for Salvador Dali. Eluard’s tumultuous life with fellow surrealists and battles with tuberculosis culminated in his early death at
the age of 57, leaving behind a seminal collection of poetry. Rare T.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Aug. 4, 1951, in French to an unnamed friend, likely his
editor. In part: “...I return here by the same courier the proofs of the complete Choix des Poèmes and those of La Jarre. I hope very much you’ll make
an effort to correct typos which were not in the previous edition of Choix and insert an errata list. The list of works by the same author must be
completed. Don’t forget, next to the title...the dates 1932-1938...”. Boldly signed and very good.
$250 - 350
916. SHELBY FOOTE His book, A View of History. ([Winston-Salem: Palaemon Press 1981), [9]pp. small 4to. Stiff black wrappers, tied. Blue dust
jacket with printed paper label on upper panel. First edition, #91 of only 100 numbered copies (of a total edition of 140). Boldly signed by the
author on the limitation page. Fine condition.
$150 - 200
917. ERLE STANLEY GARDNER (1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective
novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Perry Mason. Bold, full signature on his imprinted autograph card. Fine.
$75 - 100
Signed by Hemingway before his departure
for Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944
918. ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899 - 1961) American writer, a Nobel prize winner and author of For Whom the Bell Tolls, A Farewell to
Arms, The Old Man and the Sea, and other classic novels. A superb signed Hemingway item directly tying him to the most exciting (and
harrowing) day of his life, June 6, 1944 - D-Day - when Hemingway would step ashore bloody Omaha Beach in the seventh wave of the
attack. We offer a fifty French franc “invasion” note, printed in the U.S. and given to American servicemen for use upon their arrival in
France following the invasion. Hemingway has signed the face of the note: “Ernest Hemingway Fox Green Beach June 6, 1944”. Ink has
lightened considerably but remains legible. Following a brief stint in the employ of the FBI attempting to spot German submarine activity
aboard his yacht “Pilar”, Hemingway hungered for more action in America’s ongoing war. Obtaining a position with Collier’s as a war correspondent, he was aboard the transport USS DOROTHEA L. DIX when he met sailor John A. Galligan for whom he signed this banknote. A
copy of Galligan’s June 5-6 diary entries record how the vessel sailed on June 5 at 5:00 PM with “famous” author Hemingway aboard, the
dead and wounded being brought onboard, and mention that the vessel left the area on June 6 at 2000 having unloaded all of her cargo.
Included with the lot is a notarized letter from Galligan’s son-in-law describing the note and its association with his father-in-law, copies
of the diary entries, a photo of Galligan’s gravesite, and some research material. After the event, Hemingway would always mention “...how
we took Fox Green...” although his actual role in any combat is unknown..
$1,500 - 2,000
919. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (1809 - 1894) American man of letters; a poet, novelist and doctor who wrote “The Poet at the BreakfastTable”and” Old Ironsides”. A.Q.S. on a 12mo. sheet, Boston, Nov. 23, 1885, six lines from his poem “The Last Leaf”: “And if I should live to be
/ The last leaf upon the tree / In the spring, / Let them smile, as I do now, / At the old forsaken bough / Where I cling”“. Signed in full at conclusion, framed. Sold with a separate full signature, Boston, May 8, 1878 (toned), in a fancy period mat with oval retouched photo, framed. Two
pieces.
$200 - 300
920. ANITA LOOS (1889-1981) American writer best known for her short novel “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, which became a blockbuster movie
starring Marilyn Monroe. Fine vintage I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a classic shot showing Loos in head and shoulders with “Louise Brooks” hairdo, inscribed
$100 - 150
later: “For Steve J...with best wishes of Anita Loos”. Light wear, very good.
921. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL (1819 - 1891) American poet, essayist and diplomat who succeeded Longfellow’s chair at Harvard. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.,
Elwood, “Tuesday” [n.y.], to Eliot, in part: “...I am very sorry that I have already an engagement for this evening to which I should have much preferred
$75 - 100
yours had it come first...”. Boldly penned and near fine condition.
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922. EDWIN MARKHAM (1852-1940) American poet who achieved
phenomenal success with his poem of social protest “The Man with
the Hoe”. Three items, being printed legal folio size broadsides of
three of his poems dated 1899, including two copies of “A Man with
a Hoe” and another of “Lincoln, Man of the People”. Each signed at
bottom: “Yours Edwin Markham Staten Island, N.Y.”. Badly worn at
edges, otherwise very good. Three pieces.
$100 - 150
923. WHITELAW REID (1837-1912) American journalist and diplomat who made the reputation as a Civil War correspondant, later he
succeeded Horace Greely as editor (1837-1912) American journalist
and diplomat who made the reputation as a Civil War correspondent,
later he succeeded Horace Greely as editor and publisher of the New
York Tribune. A.L.S. “Whitelaw Reid” on New York Tribune letterhead,
2pp., 8vo., New York, Dec. 7, 1877. In response to a request for a
charitable subscription to the Tribune, he writes in part: “...we were
compelled some years ago to adopt a rigid rule on the subject - taking the ground that we should conduct the business on business
principles, and dispense what we could afford for charity... The case
you mention, however, seems peculiar, and I shall take great pleasure
in ordering a copy of your Weekly in its new form address to the
House of Consumptions of Fremont for the ensuing year”. Usual
folds, light toning to edges, very good condition.
$40 - 60
"My interest and my sympathies for
Judaism inspire me..."
924.
LEOPOLD
VON
SACHERMASOCH (1836 - 1895) German novelist who works contained references to
sexual abnormalities and whose name
was given to the condition, masochism.
Fine content A.L.S. “Leopole Ritter von
Sacher Masoch”, 1p[. 8vo., Gratz, Apr.
13, 1878, in part: “...My interest and my
sympathies for Judaism inspire me to
send to you my recently published ‘Stories of Jews’ , as well as the review of
them in ‘Jewish Literature Magazine’. I
would be happy to make your...acquaintance and therefore would like to ask
you to name an hour where I would least
be disturbing you...”. Sacher-Masoch
edited the Leipzig-based monthly literary magazine Auf der Höhe. This was a progressive magazine aimed
at tolerance and integration for Jews in Saxony, as well as for the
emancipation of women. In his later years, he worked against local
antisemitism.
$600 - 700
925. ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY (1900-1944) French author and
aviator, his most famous work was his children’s book The Little
Prince. Killed on a reconnaissance mission during World War II. His
limited edition volume Flight to Arras (New York: Reynal & Hitchcock,
1942), numbered 299/500 on the first flyleaf and signed thereon.
Additionally signed by illustrator BERNARD LAMOTTE, and bearing
owner’s signature on opposite page. Bound in linen with Morocco
accents. Condition is fair, with significant loss at spine, rubbing to
boards and edges, and slight offsetting at edges of interior pages.
$500 - 700
926. ANTOINE DE SAINT EXUPERY His limited edition volume
Wind , Sand and Stars (New York: Reynal & Hitchcock, 1939), numbered 229/500 on limitation page and signed thereon. Condition
is fair at best, with significant loss to spine, toning, and rubbing to
boards. Estimated accordingly.
$500 - 700
927. (CARL SANDBURG) (1878-1967) American writer considered
the poet of the common man, Sandburg also authored comprehensive biographies of Lincoln. Scarce book ADDRESS OF CARL SANDBURG BEFORE A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS, February 12, 1959.
(Harcourt, Brace and Co., New York) Limited Edition, 698/750. On
Lincoln’s 150th birthday, Sandburg addressed a joint session of Congress - this is the text of his speech. Very good, in torn glassine.
$75 - 100
928. SIEGFRIED SASSOON AND PAUL BOWLES Two A.L.S. from acclaimed twentieth-century writers, the first SIEGFRIED SASSOON (1886
- 1967) English writer, an author of anti-war and devotional literature
and verse: A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Sept. 24, 1930 declining to accept any
further engagements. Very good. Together with PAUL BOWLES (19101999) American expatriate writer who achieved success with his 1949
novel The Sheltering Sky: A.L.S. on verso of a postcard, Morocco, Jan.
12, 1987, writing in response to a question about literary influences.
In part: “...The matter of influence has never preoccupied me. I’ve simply written without thought of such a thing. No point, I think, in worrying about other people’s work. It would be a hindrance.... Very good.
Two pieces.
$100 - 150
929. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856-1950) British playwright and
critic with classic acerbic wit. His works include Pygmalion, The Devil’s
Disciple, and much criticism of the arts. T.L.S. “G. Bernard Shaw”, 1p.
12mo., London, July 22, 1927 to Malcolm Morley of the Everyman
Theatre. Typical complaints: “...The Everyman got on its legs by going
heavily into debt; and until that debt is wiped out fees will be half as
high againas at the other theatres. That is one of my reasons for dissuading people from producing my plays there...”. Vertical fold, else
very good.
$250 - 350
930. JOHN STEINBECK (1902 - 1968) American author and one of
the greatest fiction writers of the twentieth century. His worlks include
The Grapes of
Wrath, Of Mice
and Men, and East
of Eden. For his
efforts he was
awarded
the
Pulitzer and Nobel
prizes. His novel
East
of
Eden
(Viking Press, New
York, 1952). First
Edition printing
limited to 1,500
copies, 750 of
which were offered for sale. Very
fine, in original
acetate dustjacket,
with
damaged
wood-grained slipcase. An excellent association, this copy signed “John
Steinbeck” on the limitation page and additionally inscribed on the front
flyleaf to influential film and theater columnist Leonard Lyons (“The
Lyons Den”): “To Sylvia and Lenny, Shalom-Alechem. John Steinbeck.
$1,500 - 2,000
F.O. forestcer o orancu[?]”.
931. JOHN STEINBECK Rare
signed book, his The Red
Pony (Viking Press, New York)
1945, first illustrated edition,
fine, in heavily chipped slipcase. Inscribed on the title
page to Leonard Lyons, film
and theater columnist who
wrote “The Lyons Den”: “To
the Lyons’s with many thanks.
John Steinbeck”.
$1,000 - 1,500
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Steinbeck's angry reaction to an anti-Semitic
group's letter about his ancestry
932. JOHN STEINBECK REACTS TO ANTI-SEMITES Privately-printed and
distributed book: A LETTER BY JOHN STEINBECK TO THE FRIENDS OF
DEMOCRACY (The Overbrook Press, Stamford, CT) 1940. Limited Edition of
350. 5 1/2” X 8 1/4”. Stamford, Overbrook Press, 1940, first edition, dust
jacket. Hardcover. One of 350 hardcover copies(issued after a one-sheet,4pp.
“throw-away”), it includes an exchange of letters between Steinbeck and L.
M. Birkhead about Steinbeck’s ancestry and whether Steinbeck was Jewish
and whether The Grapes of Wrath was Jewish propaganda. Steinbeck’s response is superb: he sets forth his German and Irish heritage, but concludes:
“...Those who wish...to believe me Jewish will go on believing it while men of
good will and intelligence won’t care one way or another. I can prove these
things of course - but when I shall have to - the American democracy will
have disappeared...P.S. On both sides and for many generations we are blond
and blue eyed to a degree to arouse the admiration and perhaps envy of the
dark complexioned Hitler...”. A very rare printing almost never encountered,
spine chipped at top and bottom, glassine present but separated and heavily
chipped.
$750 - 1,000
933. WALT WHITMAN (1819 - 1892) American poet whose volume of
verse Leaves of Grass was initially rejected by the public and cost him his job
in the federal government. It was only in his later years that his genius became
recognized world-wide. His bold signature on a small slip of paper matted
and framed with a portrait. Vertical creases, some moderate toning to signature, else very good condition overall.
$500 - 700
934. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (1911 - 1983) American playwright, author
of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Streetcar Named Desire, and The Glass
Menagerie. His book The Glass Menagerie, New Directions (1949), New
York, First Edition. This important drama was first published in 1945 and
this edition bears illustrations from the film which starred Gertrude
Lawrence, Kirk Douglas, Jane Wyman, and Arthur Kennedy. This edition also
contains Williams’ production notes of the play and an essay by him
reprinted from The New York Times. Signed “Tennessee Williams January
1962” on the front flyleaf. Condition issues include badly chipped dust
wrapper and water damage and puckering to lower half of back cover which
does not affect text within. Top of front flyleaf bears slight stain from paperclip at top. Estimated accordingly.
$400 - 600
935. EMILE ZOLA (1840 - 1902) French novelist and founder of Naturalism in literature, author of Germinal and fervent supporter of Alfred
Dreyfus. A.N.S. accomplished on the face of his 2 1/2” x 4 “ personal
calling card, [n.p., n.d.] in French politely thanking a friend for her good
wishes. Matted and framed with a portrait of Zola. Some light wrinkles,
else fine condition.
$200 - 300
936. AUTHOR SIGNED PHOTOS A great lot of 40 signed photographs
of notable authors, various formats and sizes, some signed on verso, includes: RAY BRADBURY, STEPHEN KING, MICKEY SPILLANE, BASIL
COPPER, GAVIN EWART, EDWARD ALBEE, ELMORE LEONARD, LAURIE
KING, BERNARD ALDISS, W. D. SNODGRASS, CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD, JOHN CHEEVER, EVAN HUNTER, ANNE RICE, ERMA BOMBECK,
JOHN LE CARRE, ALICE WALKER, MARY HIGGINS CLARK, PEARL S.
BUCK, E. L. DOCTOROW, ERICA JONG, ROBERT BLOCK, ERSKINE
CALDWELL, DICK WILSON, JAMES BERTOLINO, WALTER PERCY,
JOSEPH HALDEMAN, KAY CICELLIS, JAN WATSON and others. Very
good condition, a great dealer’s lot.
$200 - 300
937. AUTHORS A nice group of eight signatures of prominent nineteenth-century authors, each penned on a small slip and neatly mounted
to a small album page. Includes: JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, OLIVER
WENDELL HOLMES, FITZ GREENE HALLECK, HARRIET W. PRESTON,
EDNA DEAN PROCTOR, JAMES T. FIELD, JOHN G. SAXE and HANNAH
GOULD, who pens on a separate page a complete poem entitled “Earth
and Heaven”. With four other signatures, not identified. Twelve pieces in
all, very good.
$100 - 150
938. AUTHORS Lot of ten books by prominent authors, all inscribed to
prominent film and theater columnist Leonard Lyons (author of “The Lyons
Den”). Includes: FERENC MOLNAR, three books, Liliom, (Liveright Publishing Corp., New York, 1935), The Captain of St. Margaret’s, (Duell, Sloan
& Pearce, New York, 1945); and Farewell My Heart, (Simon & Schuster, New
York, 1945); PAUL GALLICO, Snowflake, (Michael Joseph, Ltd., London,
1952), and Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris, (Doubleday & Co., New York, 1958);
S. J. PERELMAN Strictly From Hunger, (Random House, New York, 1937),
note tipped-in, toned; JOHN GUNTHER, Taken at the Flood, (Harper Bros.,
New York, 1960); RUSSELL MALONEY, Our Own Baedeker, (Simon &
Schuster, New York, 1947); RANDOLPH CHURCHILL What I said About
the Press, (Shenval Press, London, 1957), and IRWIN SHAW The Young
Lions (Random House, New York, 1948), signed with first name only. Overall very good.
$150 - 200
939. AUTHORS A fine collection of 26 pieces by notable twentieth century
authors, mostly signed lengthy typed quotations from their works, as well
as A.L.S. and cut signatures. Includes: ANNE TYLER (signed typed manuscript), WILLIAM PITT ROOT (signed typed manuscript), BARRY NIVEN
(brief A.N.S.), KATE WHEELER (A.N.S. with sketch), BRIAN ALDISS (T.L.S.
with literary content), HARRY KEATING (A.L.S. with literary content),
JACKSON MAC LOW (signed typed manuscript), DAVID SHAPIRO (signed
typed manuscript), MARK STRAND (signed typed manuscript), ARTHUR
MILLER (signed typed manuscript), MARIANNE MOORE (lengthy signed
typed poem), RAY BRADBURY (sig), NIKKI GIOVANNI (sig), TERRY
MCMILLAN (sig), EUGENE IONESCO (signed typed manuscript),
LAWRENCE DURRELL (signed typed manuscript), ISAAC ASIMOV (signed
typed manuscript), ROBERT BLY (signed typed manuscript), RUTH STONE
(signed typed manuscript), RALPH BURNS (two signed typed manuscripts),
LEONIE ADAMS (signed typed manuscript), MARYA ZATURENSKA
(signed typed manuscript), LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI(signed typed
manuscript), PHILLIPE SOUPAULT (signed typed manuscript) and GWENDOLYN BROOKS(signed typed manuscript). Light wear to edges of some
examples, overall very good condition, 26 pieces.
$350 - 450
940. AUTHORS A fine collection of 25 pieces by notable twentieth century
authors, most in typed manuscript form signed for a collector, with a few
letters as well. Includes: WILLIAM GOLDING (signed typed manuscript),
ARCHIBALD MACLEISH (signed typed manuscript), GARY SNYER (signed
typed manuscript), RICHARD EBERHART (signed typed manuscript), J. V.
CUNNINGHAM (signed typed manuscript), RAY BRADBURY (signed typed
manuscript), GREGORY CORSO (signed typed manuscript), JAMES TATE
(signed typed manuscript), WILLIAM STAFFORD (signed typed manuscript), KENNETH KOCH (signed typed manuscript), DENISE LEVERTOV
(signed typed manuscript), JAMES MERRILL (signed typed manuscript),
SAUL BELLOW (signed typed manuscript), RENE CHAR (signed typed
manuscript), KATHRYN STRIPLING BYER (signed typed manuscript),
CHARLES PORTIS (T.L.S.), WILLIAM MEREDITH (signed typed manuscript), ERSKINE CALDWELL (signed typed manuscript), WALLACE STEGNER (signed typed manuscript), JOHN ASHBERY (signed typed
manuscript), DAVID IGNATOW (signed typed manuscript), JAMES
MEVILLE (T.L.S.), MICHAEL GILBERT (A.L.S.), DONALD E. WESTLAKE
(T.L.S.), STEPHEN R. DONALDSON (T.L.S.). Light wear to edges of some,
very good condition, 25 pieces.
$350 - 450
941. AUTHORS A fine group of 25 pieces by acclaimed authors in different formats (noted), includes: RICHARD WILBUR (signed typed manuscript), PETER VIERECK (signed typed manuscript), JOHN BETJEMAN
(signed typed manuscript), ALLEN GINSBERG (signature), JOHN CIARDI
(signed typed manuscript), ROBERT GRAVES (signed typed manuscript),
STEPHEN SPENDER (signed typed manuscript), BERNARD MALAMUD
(signed typed manuscript), CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD (signed typed
manuscript), LOUIS ARAGON (signed typed manuscript), ERICA JONG
(signed typed manuscript), A. R. AMMONS (signed typed manuscript),
JOYCE CAROL OATES (sig), ALAN PATON (S.P.), ANAIS NIN (brief A.L.S.,
social content), ISAAC ASIMOV (brief T.L.S.); MARK MIDOFF (A.N.S.),
THOMAS BERGER (A.N.S.), JEROME LAWRENCE (signed typed quote),
MARY CHASE (A.N.S.), JOHN HERSEY (brief A.Q.S.), PAUL GREEN (A.N.S.),
JOSEPH HELLER (A.L.S.), and two more not identified. Light marginal wear
to some of the manuscript pieces, otherwise very good. 25 pieces. 300
$300 - 400
942. AUTHORS A group of 30 pieces by prominent authors, most in
A.L.S. and T.L.S. format with literary content, includes: THORNTON
WILDER, JOHN BALL, EDWARD ALBEE, RUTH RENDELL, NORMAN
MAILER, STEPHEN VINCENT BENET, JOHN KNOWLES, RAMSEY CAMPBELL. FREDERICK FORSYTH, GAVIN BANTOCK, ELMORE LEONARD,
MICHAEL CRICHTON, JONATHAN FAST, THOMAS BERGER, ROBERT
PENN WARREN, WILLIAM KENNEDY, JOHN JAKES, DOROTHY SALISBURY DAVIS, PETER BENCHLEY, NELSON ALGREN, JOYCE PORTER,
LORD WILLIS, BRIGID BROPHY, HANK SEARLE, TONY HELLERMAN,
BRIAN MORRIS, JOAN AIKEN and two more not identified. Along with
S.P.s of BRIAN MORRIS and ALAN SILLITOE. 30 pieces, overall very good
condition.
$300 - 400
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943. AUTHORS A great group of 30 pieces by prominent authors, most A.L.S. and T.L.S. format and signed
photos, includes: ROBERT FRANCIS, ANTHONY
BURGESS, LARRY MCMURTY, ERIC AMBLER, JOHN
WAINWRIGHT, ALAN SILLITOE, JAMES LEO HERLIHY,
ALLEN DRURY, ANNE RICE, RICHARD CONDON, X. J.
KENNEDY, KARL SHAPIRO, ROSS THOMAS, URSULA
LE GUIN, NORMAN MAILER (2), MICHAEL CRICHTON, ISAAC B. SINGER, ROBERT PENN WARREN,
PETER BENCHLEY, RAMSEY CAMPBELL. With signed
photos, each in 8” x 10” format: LOWELL THOMAS,
JAMES DICKEY, GORE VIDAL, ALEX HALEY, ERICA
JONG, JOSEPH WAMBAUGH, KURT VONNEGUT and
AUGUST WILSON. Very good condition. $300 - 400
944. AUTHORS A fine lot of 40 pieces by noted authors, most signed quotes and letters, with signed
photos noted at end. Includes: KURT VONNEGUT,
SINCLAIR LEWIS, ERICA JONG, ROBERT PENN WARREN, JAMES LEO HERLIHY, WALLACE STEGNER,
LARRY GELBART, GLENDON SWARTHOUT, ANNE
TYLER, BARBARA HOWES (3), DAVID COMPTON,
NEAL BARRETT, JR., KEITH WATERHOUSE, JANET
LEWIS, NANCY WILLARD, ROALD DAHL, EVAN
HUNTER, SUMNER LOCKE ELLIOTT, SHIRLEY ANN GRAW,
CHRISTOPHER DURANG, STEPHEN KING, BETTY PARIN (2) and
others. Along with S.P.s of JAMES BALDWIN, ARTHUR MILLER,
JOSHUA LOGAN, WILLIAM STYRON, HERMAN WOUK, ROBERT
PENN WARREN, WALLACE STEGNER, CHRISTOPHER FRY and
WILLIAM ARMSTRONG. Overall very good condition, a great
dealer’s lot.
$300 - 400
945. AUTHORS SIGNATURES A great group of over 30 autographs of acclaimed authors, most on 3” x 5” cards, includes: NORMAN MAILER, PAUL AUSTER, FRANCIS KING, KURT VONNEGUT,
GEORGE MACDONALD FRASER, WALTER PERCY, LOUISE ERDRICH, NIKKI GIOVANNI, NEIL SIMON, ISAAC ASIMOV, MARGARET ATWOOD, URSULA LE GUIN, JOHN NORMAN, WILLIAM
PETER BLATTY, ARTHUR SCHLESINGER, JR., THOM GUNN, JOHN
UPDIKE, ERMA BOMBECK, JOHN JAKES, JACK FINNEY, STEWART
O’NAN, HARRISON SALISBURY, EUGENIO MONTALE, RUTH RENDELL and many more. Overall very good condition. $200 - 300
946. AUTHORS SIGNED PHOTOS A huge lot of 65+ signed photos of famous authors, in various formats but all smaller than 5” x
7”, some signed on verso, includes: FRANK MCCOURT, LOREN ESTLEMAN, PETER DE VRIES, HARLAN COBEN, HELEN GURLEY
BROWN, LAWRENCE BLOCK, JEFFREY ARCHER, ANNIE DILLARD,
RAY BRADBURY, ART BUCHWALD, MADELEINE L’ENGLE, ISABEL
ALLENDE, URSULA LE GUIN, JAMES WHITE, FRANK GILROY,
MICKEY SPILLANE, LEE KILLOUGH, GAIL GODWIN, P. K. PAGE,
PETER MAAS, ALEXANDER KLEIN, JAMES MICHENER, JOANNA
RUSS, RUTH RENDELL, MARY STEWART, LOWELL THOMAS,
JOHN WAINWRIGHT, DAVID MAMET, BARBARA CHASE-RIBOUD,
CHARLES JOHNSON, DENNIS SCHMATZ, THEODORE H. WHITE,
IRVING WALLACE, JOAN D. VINGE, LILLIAN O’DONNELL, JAMES
MERRILL, DONALD HAMILTON, HELEN NIELSEN, MICHAEL
LEWIN, JESSAMYN WEST, FREDERICK BUCHNER, OVID DEMARIS,
JOSEPH WAMBAUGH, LISA ALTHER, E. L. DOCTOROW, RICHARD
COWPER, VERA CASPARY, EDWARD FIELD, CAROLYN KIZER,
FRANK HERBERT, MARTHA GRIMES, FRITZ LEIBER, MAX ALLAN
COLLINS, JOHN TALAND, MAY SARTON and more. Overall very
good condition, a great dealer’s lot.
$200 - 300
947. NINETEENTH CENTURY AUTHORS A group of three items,
the first JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Elmwood, July
19, 1876, regarding some letters left at a library. Toning to bottom
margin, very good. With JAMES FENIMORE COOPER, signed check
dated Cooperstown, May 9, 1835, ordering himself a payment of
$50.00. Boldly engrossed and signed in his hand, very good; and
EDWARD EVERETT HALE, A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], making an
introduction, fine. Three pieces.
$200 - 300
948. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (1867-1959) American architect, one of the most influential of all time, he was the creator of so-called organic architecture utilizing novel shapes
and incorporating his buildings into their settings. A superb, architecturally
important piece, being an original signed hand-drawn architectural drawing
(not confirmed but possibly drawn by Wright himself) measuring 34” x 20”
(sight), and showing three elevations for a house designed drawn by Wright,
this plan is titled “Sheet No. 3 House for Mr. & Mrs. Eric Pratt Galesburg Country Homes”. Finely drawn in pencil with red details, it is signed at bottom right
by Wright: “F LL Wr Mar. 20 49”. In 1936, Wright developed a series of costcontrolled homes dubbed “Usonian”. Prompted by the economic depression
of the time and modeled on his earlier Prairie Style, the Usonians were designed simply, and without an attic or basement. The one-story domiciles
were modularly constructed with concrete blocks and designed to be configured in a number of ways. The Eric Pratt House was an example of this
design aesthetic, which Wright later referred to “Usonian Automatic”. Located
near Kalamazoo, MI, it was completed in 1951, and is considered a fine example of the form. Matted and set into a wooden frame that shows some
damage. Fine condition, not examined out of frame, certainly worthy of reframing. EBAY 7000
$6,000 - 8,000
With an original
drawing by
Cartier-Bresson
948A. HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON (1908 - 2004) French photographer considered to be the
father of modern photojournalism. He was an early adopter of 35
mm format, and the master of
candid photography. He helped
develop the “street photography”
or “real life reportage” style that
has influenced generations of
photographers who followed. His
book Decisive Moment: Photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson
(Simon & Schuster, New York) July
1952. 11” x 14”. Pages unnumbered. Insert with captions present. A superb compilation of some of CartierBresson’s finest images, inscribed on the front flyleaf to noted film and
theater columnist Leonard Lyons (“The Lyons Den”): “To Leonard Lyons in remembrance of the night clubs night during which all decisive moments were
due to you. Very cordially, Henri Cartier-Bresson”. Beneath the inscription
Cartier-Bresson adds a large blank canvas hanging from a nail in the wall,
noting beneath: “Space reserved for colour and water”. Dust jacket split torn
in many places, covers a bit torn with gutters starting to crack, chip at top of
spine and spine ends and corners bumped, still quite good with contents excellent.
$1,500 - 2,000
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952. (RICHARD AVEDON) (1923 - 2004) American fashion and
portrait photographer. A compilation of his work: Observations
Photographs by Richard Avedon Comments by Truman Capote
(Simon & Schuster, New York) 1959, 151pp, 11” 14 1/2”. First
edition, with acetate dust jacket. Fine condition, in stained and
toned slipcase which bears a few splits in places.
$200 - 300
949. ANDY WARHOL (1928 - 1987) American artist and the founder
of pop art who gained instant notoriety with his depictions of the Campbell’s soup can and Brillo boxes. A superb Warhol piece, an original 8”
x 4” Cambell’s Cream of Mushroom soup can label, boldly signed in
black marker with an additional scribble to the left of the signature. The
lable has been spread out and nicely matted and framed. Light toning
and a bit of fading but overall very good condition - an iconic piece!
$800 - 1,200
950. THE MERCHANDISING OF MOUNT RUSHMORE
GUTZON
BORGLUM (1871 - 1941)
American sculptor and
artists responsible for the
sculpting of Mount Rushmore, as well as the commencement
of
the
Confederate memorial at
Stone Mountain. Fine lot
of two items pertaining to
Borglum’s efforts to profit
from his sculpting of
Mount Rushmore into the
heads of four presidents.
Included is a D.S., 4pp.
4to., [Mount Rushmore],
Sep. 26, 1934, an original
signed carbon of a typed
contract between Borglum
and merchandiser Henry
Farnum, witnessed by
Borglum’s son LINCOLN BORGLUM (who completed some of the work
on Mt. Rushmore), in which the parties agree to sell cast images of the
carved mountain and heads of the presidents. Borglum allows Farnum:
“...the four portraits now being carved...reproduced as book ends, full
portraits and fragments, any where within the United States and
Canada...total quantity of not less than 10,000...said sculptor will have
ready for delivery...the foregoing heads colored and ready for market...”.
Other terms address breakage, prices (75 cents for “fragments”, busts
$1.00, book ends $2.00), payment to Borglum, etc. Also present is a
fine content T.L.S. signed “Gutzon Borglum” three times on “Mount
Rushmore National Memorial Commission” letterhead, 1p. 4to., Mount
Rushmore, Oct. 3, 1934 to Farnham amending the contract “...provided
50,000 (fifty thousand) casts have been sold. Otherwise some new
agreement must be entered upon...for he small heads or fragments the
sum of thirty-five (35) cents each, and for the book ends one dollar
($1.00)...”. Other parties to the contract have signed each paragraph as
well. Very good. Few are aware that besides his fee for his work, Borglum
made a pretty penny through royalties and the sale of such souvenirs.
Contract bears a few marginal chips, letter is near fine.$1,000 - 1,500
953. GERALD BARRY (1864-1941) American artist best known
for his landscape, portrait and harbor views. Original vintage
signed pen and ink and watercolor drawing on a white 5” x 7”
sheet, depicting a few Native Americans performing various
chores around a teepee. Signed “Gerald Barry, 1907”. In fine condition, with faint toning and soiling at the edges, notches to the
left margin where removed from notebook. Simply matted and
ready to frame.
$300 - 400
954. DANIEL BEARD (1850 - 1941) American illustrator and outdoorsman, the first organizer and national commissioner of the
Boy Scouts of America. Two items, the first a S.P. 3” x 5”, a printed
image from one of his works, boldly signed at bottom and mounted
to another sheet. Along with a fine A.Q.S. penned on a small card,
in full: “Read Progress and Poverty by Henry George and you will
value the knowledge gained more than the autograph of yours Dan
Beard”. Finally, an ink sketch of a crane on a small card, not attributed. Three pieces, very good condition.
$100 - 150
955. MARC CHAGALL (1887 - 1985) French artist whose naive
style incorporating subjects of Russian and Jewish life made him
one of the foremost artists of this century. A collection of his
work: Marc Chagall Recent Paintings, 1966-1968 (Pierre Matisse
Gallery, New York) 1968. Pages unnumbered. 9 1/2” x 12 1/4”.
Inscribed in red and green crayon and ink to prominent theater
and film columnist Leonard Lyons: “To Leonard Lyons et Sylvia,
en bon souvenir Marc Chagall 27/Nov 1968”. Also with a letter
from Chagall’s wife, in French, Antibes, July 25, 1973. Cover bears
a corner crease, some light wear, else very good.
$200 - 300
956. MARC CHAGALL Fine signed image of one of his famous
stained glass windows, 10” x 13 1/2” paper stock, boldly signed
at upper left corner in pencil. Fine condition, ideal for display.
$200 - 300
957. MARC CHAGALL
Signed image of a rabbi measuring 8
1/2” x 11 1/2” on printed stock, boldly signed at bottom in pencil. Very good condition, ideal for display.
$200 - 300
958. PALMER COX (1840-1924) Canadian-born illustrator and
author who became famous for the series of “Brownie” books.
Adorable original pen and ink sketch of one of his Brownies, executed on a 4 1/2” x 3 1/2” sheet. Signed beneath: “Palmer Cox
Brownieland Dec. 1st, 1894”. Bottom right corner torn off, well
clear of text, else fine.
$150 - 200
951. SALVADOR DALI (1904 - 1989) Spanish artist whose surrealistic
paintings reflected his eccentric lifestyle. His works are known for their
dream-like, symbolic nature. His book inscribed with an original illustration: Diary of a Genius (Doubleday & Co. Garden City, NY, 1965),
first U.S. edition, 230pp. 5 3/4” X 8 1/2”. On the title page and verso
of the front flyleaf, Dali used a red and blue pen to execute a full-page
illustration of his Don Quixote astride a stallion, with a smaller figure
beside it, fancifully inscribed to columnist Leonard Lyons and signed
“Homage de Dali, 1965”. Fine condition, with slightly chipped dust
jacket.
$1,000 - 1,500
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959. SALVADOR DALI (1904 - 1989) Spanish artist whose surrealistic
paintings reflected his eccentric lifestyle. His works are known for their
dream-like, symbolic nature. Signed booklet, 12pp. 16mo., New York,
Jan. 31, 1955, printed by the Circus Saints & Sinners Club for a luncheon
honoring Dali. The booklet bears the title: “SALVADOR DALI’S BEST” and
is signed by him on the cover. Each of the four blank pages within are
additionally hastily signed by the eccentric artist. Cover toned, else very
good.
$300 - 400
960. DAVID DOUGLAS DUNCAN ((b. 1916) American photojournalist
and among the most influential photographers of the 20th century. He
is best known for his dramatic combat photographs. His book Yankee
Nomad: A Photographic Odyssey, (Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York)
Second Edition 1967. 9” x 11 1/2”. 480pp. Inscribed on the half-title
page to film and theater columnist Leonard Lyons: “For Leonard—Just a
list of the trail winding into the past before we met, I wish I might, also
embellish it with artwork. Saludos, David. New York, 5 May, ‘68”. Dust
jacket bears several tears, otherwise in fine condition.
$100 - 150
961. STEPHEN KING Signed book Black House, [Donald Grant: Hampton Falls, NH], 2001, First Edition, 638pp. large 8vo. Sequel to The Talisman, published by Donald Grant seventeen years earlier, in 1984. This
is an immaculate copy bound in black leather with silver lettering on
front and spine, illustrated endpapers and interior art. Copy no.
1253/1520 signed on the limitation page by King, also signed by coauthor PETER STRAUB and illustrator RICK BERRY. The black leather
tray case is lined in green velvet, very good but for two lower-right corners a bit crushed - the book istelf is in fine condition.
$300 - 400
962. PAUL MANSHIP (1885 - 1966) American sculptor who often went
to classical mythology for his subjects. His art is notable for its emphatic
musculature and polished contours. Uncommon A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.],
Saturday, [n.d.], on his “42 Washington Mews” letterhead to playwright
Louis Evan Shipman. In part: “...I find that I have got to go to Boston for
the week...and will not be able to have the great pleasure of being with
you as your guest at the Players. I cannot tell you what a disappointment
it is...”. With original holograph envelope. Shipman (1869-1933) was an
American playwright whose works included D’Arcy of the Guards, Fools
Errant, Fountain of Youth, The Grain of Dust, On Parole and others. Very
good condition.
$150 - 200
963. HENRY MOORE (1898 - 1986) British sculptor of abstract works
in bronze and stone, often on a monumental scale. Fine signed color
image of his one of his sculptures from 1963 “Three Piece Reclining Figure Number 2”, 13” x 10” on cardstock. Very good condition, but somewhat crudely matted. Worthy of re-framing.
$150 - 200
964. PABLO PICASSO (1881 - 1973) Spanish painter and sculptor
whose changing, powerful thematic style made him the foremost artist
of the 20th century. Signed book, the small softcover volume entitled
L’Homme au Mouton de Pablo Picasso by the French artist Andre Verdet
(Paris: Falaize, 1950), boldly signed on the half title page along with the
author, ANDRE VERDET and one other not identified. Light wear to
cover, interior near fine.
$500 - 700
965. FREDERICK ROBBINS (1893 - 1974) American illustrator, painter
and etcher, studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, further
studied at the California School of Fine Arts under Macky and Randolph.
Fine set of black ink sketches sketches on both sides of an octavo sheet,
one side depicting a an English country cottage with thatched roof and
shed, the verso showing a similar cottage with several men tilling a field
in the foreground, with two other sketches of figures beneath, including
one of a woman swatting a man in the face with a feather duster. Pencil
signature “Fritz Robbins 1962 done 1926”. Near fine.
$200 - 300
966. NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894 - 1978) American painter and illustrator known for his homey, American genre paintings. S.P. 3 1/2” x
5 1/2” b/w postcard bearing a bust portrait of the artist at left, signed
and inscribed in the blank right portion. Some scotch tape on verso at
margins, else fine condition.
$100 - 150
967. JOHN SINGER SARGENT (1856-1925) American painter most
remembered for his murals and, as an official World War I artist, his gripping paintings of men in battle. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Chelsea, “26th”, n.d.,
to an illegible recipient: “...My best wishes to you and...for the new year
- It will be a pleasure to see you - can you come to ? Road on Monday
afternoon? I will be there from 3 to 5...”. Boldly penned and very good.
$150 - 200
968. MINORU YAMASAKI (1912-1986) Japanese architect known for
his twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York City. Rare signature on the face of a first day cover honoring American architecture,
cancelled Kansas City, June 4, 1979. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
969. (AL HIRSCHFELD) (d. 2003)
American artist known for his caricatures of theater and entertainment personalities. Spectacular
limited numbered edition book
Harlem as Seen by Hirschfeld, text
by William Saroyan. (Hyperion
Press, New York) 1941, 13 1/2” x
18”, bearing 24 original lithographs by Al Hirschfeld signed in
the plate by the artist. Of the 24
original lithographs, 19 depict
Harlem residents, and six show
Balinese dancers. All are bright
and colorful, a few show slight
show-through of glue at extreme
left margin, common to all copies
of this book, otherwise all of the
plates are excellent. The covers
are good and binding tight, but the entire spine is lost. Perfect copies of
this masterpiece are offered at $7,500 - this tarnished beauty is estimated accordingly.
$1,500 - 2,000
970. WALTER E. DISNEY
(1901 - 1966) American
artist,
film
producer and businessman, creator of
Mickey Mouse and
Donald Duck, producer
of the first animated
film with sound, builder
of theme parks in Anaheim and Orlando. A
superb Disney piece, a
first edition of the book
for Walt Disney’s film,
Lady and the Tramp
(New York: Simon and
Schuster, 1955) unpaginated, sm. folio,
bound in titled boards.
Boldy signed and inscribed in orange pencil by Disney on the title
page: “To Carrie Best
Wishes! Walt Disney”.
Some odd crazing to
boards, pages very clean and bright, and overall very good condition.
$2,000 - 3,000
971. RUBE GOLDBERG (1883 - 1970) American cartoonist known especially for his cartoon contraptions created by his character Prof. Lucifer
Gorgonzola Butts. An original signed pen and ink production drawing
for a published cartoon strip, 17 3/4” x 5 1/4 (sight), 1943, depicting a
black caddy tying up three golfers in order to silence them while the
other member of the foursome attempts to putt with explanation at left:
“Certain golfers can’t take a shot if anybody moves or makes a sound
— There should be an attendant stationed at each green to tie and gag
the three members of each foursome while the other fussy member
takes a putt.” Of course, at right the putting member complains, “Hey, I
can’t putt- one of those guys is still breathing!” Boldly signed “Rb Goldberg” at far right and signed and inscribed at the lower left, “TO
LEONARD BLIZARD (HOPE THIS DOESN’T APPLY TO YOU) RUBE GOLDBERG NOV. 22, 1943”. Leonard Blizard (1893 - 1970) was a prominent
book designer at Doubleday in New York. Minor toning and soiling not
detracting, else very good condition. Simply framed and ready for display.
$400 - 600
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972. OSCAR BERGER (1901 - 1997) American cartoonist and caricaturist,
forced ƒto flee Germany when his works angered Adolf Hitler. His book
Aesop’s Foibles, (John Day Co., NY) 1947. 8” x 11”, 96pp. Inscribed to film
and theater columnist Leonard Lyons with a full page caricature of Lyons
executed in ink on the reverse of the front flyleaf and inscribed : “To
Leonard Lyons with the very best wishes, New York, Xmas 1947, Oscar
$100 - 150
Berger”. Very good, with torn dust jacket.
973. THEODORE GEISEL (1904 - 1992) “Dr. Seuss”, author and illustrator
of children’s books and creator of The Cat in the Hat. His 5” x 7” stationery
imprinted with The Cat in the Hat, inscribed to Steve with a bold flourish
and signed in bright orange crayon “Dr. Seuss”. Together with a small S.P.
3 1/2” x 5” b/w, showing Seuss in head and shoulders. Boldly signed at
bottom right in blue marker “Dr. Seuss”. Two items, fine condition.
$300 - 400
974. GEORGE MCMANUS (1884 - 1954) American cartoonist, creator of
the comic strip “Bringing Up Father” with Maggie and Jiggs as the beleaguered husband. His compilation of jokes, anecdotes, etc. Fun For All, (The
World Publishing Co. Cleveland, OH.) 1947, 5 3/4” x 8 1/4”.144pp. Inscribed on the front flyleaf: “Greetings to [theater and film columnist]
Leonard Lyons from - Jiggs and Maggie and Geo McManus” with two fine
sketches of the infamous Jiggs and Maggie. Very good, with torn dust
jacket.
$100 - 150
975. ART YOUNG (1866 - 1943) American political cartoonist and social
critic, a contributor to the Socialist paper The Masses. Fine original pen
and ink artwork, measures 12” x 15”, a dark drawing showing Grant’s
tomb in New York City, with a rather surreal representation of the sky above
with horses and a profile of man in a fedora. Signed at lower right in black
ink, and additionally noted at lower left corner: “Copyright 1903 by Arthur
$400 - 500
Young”. With mat, ready to frame. Fine condition.
976. CARTOONISTS A good collection of six signed drawings accomplished on first day covers and cards including: WALTER LANTZ with a
sketch of Woody Woodpecker, MATT GROENING with a sketch of Homer
Simpson, HANK KETCHUM with a sketch of Mr. Wilson, OLLIE JOHNSTON
with a sketch of Mickey Mouse, JACK HANNAH with sketch of Donald
Duck, and TAD STONES. Overall condition, very good to fine.
$200 - 300
977. DON FREEMAN (1908 - 1978) American artist representative of the
“Ashcan School”, a drama artist and children’s book illustrator. His book:
It Shouldn’t Happen - “, (Harcourt, Brace and Co., New York) 1945. 5 3/4”
X 8 1/4”. Pages unnumbered. The front flyleaf bear a large black ink and
blue crayon illustration of a dog reading a newspaper, with the following
two pages inscribed: “This copy is for [theater columnist] Leonard Lyons
from Don Freeman. August, 1945. Here is the event whose shadow you
were the first to cast some months ago—Remember? With thanks. Don”.
With soiled dust jacket, very good.
$100 - 150
978. IGOR STRAVINSKY (1882 - 1971) One of the greatest composers
of this century, Stravinsky wrote such masterpieces as L’Oiseau de feu,
Petrouchka and Le Sacre de Printemps, as well as numerous concertos and
piano pieces. Bold inscription and signature on title page of the bound
score for his work Three Pieces for String Quartet, London: Boosey &
Hawkes, 1922. In full: “A Marcel Rambout Igor Stravinsky 1962”. In near
fine condition.
$700 - 900
979. LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900 - 1971) “Satchmo”, American jazz musician and inventor of scat singing, remembered for his trumpet excellence
and raspy voice. A lot of two signed souvenir appearance programs from
the mid-1960’s, the first being from “Satchmo’s” concert held in Yokosuka,
Japan, both 8vo., with gorgeous full signature on cover. Some folds with a
partial separation towards the center, clear of signature. The second program is for a gig at Caesar’s Monticello in Boston, 8vo., with Armstrong
signing on the cover beside his image. Minor foxing throughout, otherwise
good. Two pieces.
$200 - 300
980. BENOIT-CONSTANT COQUELIN (1841-1909) French stage actor
with the Comedie-Francaise, best remembered for his fine portrayal of
Cyrano de Bergerac. A.Q.S. penned in French at the top of a 4to. sheet, in
full: “One what becomes what one can; one is that which one is born. C.
Coquelin Bruxelles, 1908 15 Mai”. Very good.
$100 - 200
981. WILHELM FURTWÄNGLER (1886-1954) German conductor and
composer, the leading conductor during World War II. Despite his protests
against the Nazi banning of Jewish and other “degenerate” composers and
increasing Nazi encroachments on his artistic freedom, Furtwängler stubbornly remained in Germany and strove to maintain the reputation of the
Berlin and Vienna orchestras. His refusal to leave prompted accusation of
Nazi sympathies and resulted in a 1946 case that eventually denazified
him. Despite this, Furtwangler’s musical legacy is undisputed, and he created numerous revered recordings. Fine association T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Florence, May 19, 1948, to the Italian composer Mario Labroca, in German.
Furtwängler discusses the performance of two pieces, “Fontane di Roma
(Fountains of Rome, by Ottorino Respighi) and “Tod und Verklärung”
(Death and Transfiguration, by Richard Strauss). He adds: “...If the program
is a good idea, I propose: Weber - Freischutz Overture, Respighi - Fontane
di Roma, R. Strauss - Don Juan...J. Brahms - I. Sinfonie...In any case, please
send me a short message...”. Mario Labroca (1895-1973) is best remembered as a prolific music critic; however he also wrote a number of compositions such as Stabat Mater (1933). Boldly signed at conclusion with
one holograph emendation, very good condition.
$500 - 600
982. MARIA JERITZA (1887-1982) Czech opera singer who achieved international fame as a prima donna soprano, especially in Tosca. S.P. 7” x
12” sepia by Setzer, Vienna, signed: “With heartiest greetings, Maria Jeritza,
$100 - 150
1932”. Trimmed at margins, else fine.
983. (FRIEDRICH KALKBRENNER) (1785 - 1849) German pianist, composer, and piano teacher. Before the advent of Chopin and Liszt, Kalkbrenner was by many considered to be the foremost pianist in Europe.
Kalkbrenner was a prolific composer of a multitude of piano works (altogether more than 200), though few survived. Manuscript music “No. 1
Grand Concerto pour le Piano Forte”, 40pp. folio, [n.p., n.d., ca. 1823-35],
contemporary presumed copyist’s manuscript of Kalkbrenner’s Opus 61
(pub. Paris, London and Bonn, 1823), composed in honor of Tsar Alexander I. Covers detached and chipped at margins, contents are very good.
$300 - 400
984. JEROME KERN (1889 - 1945) American composer best known for
his scores for musical comedies (Showboat), and songs such as “Old Man
River” and “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes”. D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.] Dec. 30, 1931,
a publishing agreement between Kern and T. B. Harms, Co. for the song
“She Didn’t Say Yes” from the musical, The Cat and the Fiddle. Kern, in
consideration of $1 “and other good and valuable consideration”, gives
Harms exclusive publication rights, “The sole and exclusive mechanical
instrument rights...The small performing rights...[and] other rights shall
become known...unless they be classed as grand rights, shall become the
property of T. B. Harms CO...”. Usual folds, a few marginal chips, else very
good.
$300 - 400
985. LILLI LEHMANN (1848-1929) German operatic soprano considered
one of the greatest of all time, she gained fame for her Wagnerian roles.
Good musical content A.L.S. 3pp. sm. 8vo., Sept. 5, 1867, to an unknown
patron making arrangements for a performance. In part: “...Madame Sherrington proposes: Grande Valse of the new opera Romeo and Juliette by
Gounod. Clochette. New song by Molloy. Words by Arthur S. Ketchley, written and composed expressly for Madame Sherrington...I fear you will be
in trouble with the tenor but if should be so, I have one in reserve who is
doing grandly...”. Light offsetting, mounting remains to verso, overall very
good.
$100 - 150
986. DEEMS TAYLOR (1885-1966) American composer and critic, wrote
“The Siren Song” and “The Chambered Nautilus”. His whimsical book Moments Mousical, illustrated by Walter Kumme. (Ziff-Davis Publishing Co.,
Chicago-New York) 1949. 46pp, 12 1/4” x 9 1/4”. Inscribed on the front
flyleaf to theater and film columnist Leonard Lyons : “For Sylvia and
Leonard-Deems” adding a charming ink drawing of a mouse seated at a
typewriter. Very good.
$100 - 150
987. ARTURO TOSCANINI (1867 - 1957) Italian conductor known for
his dynamic interpretations of Beethoven, Verdi and Wagner. S.P. 8” x 10”
b/w, a 1938 bust portrait signed and dated July 23, 1940 in green ink.
Small stain and chip to emulsion to left of the conductor’s head, else very
good.
$200 - 300
988. CONDUCTORS A pair of items by acclaimed conductors, the first
BRUNO WALTER, S.P. 9 1/2” x 6 1/2”, a printed color image from a magazine, boldly inscribed and signed adding date 1944, mounted to a stiff
card. Along with SERGE KOUSSEVITSKY, S.P. 7” x 6”, a printed color image
from a magazine, boldly signed adding 1944, mounted. Two pieces, very
good.
$100 - 150
989. MUSIC A good group of ten musical material from various eras and
in different formats. Includes: MORITZ MOSZKOWSKI, A.N.S. on verso of
a postcard, 1897; PERRY SHERWOOD, A.M.Q.S. on an 8vo. sheet, 1893,
three measures titled Ballad, moderately toned and offset; VINCENT PERSICHETTI, signed concert program from 1982, adding a small musical
quote; HENRY MANCINI, two A.M.Q.S. from “The Pink Panther” and two
S.P. 8” x 10” b/w (4 pieces in all); HOYT AXTON, A.M.Q.S. titled “Joy to
You”; FRANZ ABT, A.L.S. 1875, not translated; and HAROLD ROME,
A.M.Q.S. from “Restless Heart”, 1954. Ten pieces, very good condition.
$200 - 300
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Entertainment & Sports
990. HONUS WAGNER (1874-1955) Baseball Hall of Famer with 3,430 hits and a career average
of .329, considered one of the greatest shortstops of all time. Rare A.L.S., “J.H. Wagner” on his “J.
HANS WAGNER AUTOMOBILE GARAGE” work estimate sheet with letterhead, 1p., 8vo., Jan. 12,
1910 to New Brighton YMCA basketball manager Samuel Myers regarding a missing basketball.
Wagner writes: “Dear Sir, as regards the Basket Ball you missed Jan 10th and you have information
that one of our boys took it with them— if they did I will look it up and if I find it I will have them
return same...”. Penned and boldly signed in blue ink, with the transmittal cover addressed to
Myers in Wagner’s hand. Wagner’s letter to Myers speaks to everything special and wonderful
about American sports in the age before seven-figure contracts and pampered superstars: the
letter tells the story of a dead-ball era hero who simply loved the new American game of basketball
and played it to stay in condition during the off-season; finding games wherever he and his team
could. This letter was written after the “Flying Dutchman” came off a terrible 1910 baseball season— one filled with many troubles and two few hits— and yet Wagner thought nothing of spending the effort to return a missing basketball to a local YMCA team. According to the consignor,
Myers’ grandson, Wagner had the ball returned shortly after the correspondence. Minor evidence
of adhesive tape on verso, as the paper has both vertical and horizontal separations; additionally,
the transmittal cover is heavily toned and in two pieces. Overall very good.
$2,000 - 3,000
991. ANTIQUE BASEBALL JERSEY AND BALL
Pair of antique baseball items, ca. 1870-1880, includes a red wool shirt, hand-sewn throughout,
unlined, with shield-shape front panel bearing
eight shell buttons, all functioning although panel
is basted to garment at bottom. Sleeves (18”) balloon slightly, then taper quickly to close with
smaller shell buttons at 1 1/4” cuffs. Triangular
panels are fitted at each armpit. Moderate amount
of mothing to front and sleeves, much less so to back. Accompanied by a crudely-constructed
baseball, moderate brown-colored leather, constructed of one larger piece of leather cut so as
to form the larger part of a sphere, with a much smaller panel cut to fill the remaining space. Diameter approx. 2 1/2”, all stitching remains very tight.
$1,000 - 1,500
991A. FRANK SINATRA FILM AND AUDIO MASTER FROM HIS 1992 PERFORMANCE AT
THE CIRCLE STAR THEATER A one of a kind Frank Sinatra performance film and audio
recording, an original master 8mm. digital film of the great singer Sinatra performing at the
Circle Star Theater in San Mateo, Ca. on May 14, 1992. This video, filmed with Sinatra's permission, was taken only a few feet from away from the concert's audio boards and perhaps
only 15-20 feet from Sinatra himself, thus the images and soundtrack are excellent - almost
of professional quality. Later in life, Sinatra shows himself to still be among the best performers in the world. His voice is strong and steady, he responds perfectly to his orchestration, and as always, his banter with the audience is warm and friendly. Sinatra's set list included many of his old standards. Singing a total of 15 songs, he opens with "Come Fly
With Me", followed by "In the Still of the Night", "You Make Me Feel So Young", "For Once In My Life", "Come Rain or Shine", and "Under
My Skin". At this point, a fan sneaks on stage, at which point Sinatra angrily orders him three times: "Get off the stage!". Calming down
and taking a few verbal shots at the intruder, he spots Eddie Fischer in the crowd and introduces his fellow singer. Sinatra then sings
"My Heart Stood Still", "The Best is Yet to Come", "Strangers in the Night", "What Now My Love", "The House I Live In", "Mack the Knife",
"One For My Baby", and closes the show with the two big crowd pleasers, "My Way" and "New York, New York". Twelve years ago, the
film was "burned" to a compact disc (present) which we have viewed and which shows no technical defects at all. In fact, the close-up
images and profiles of Sinatra make one feel as though he was sitting in the front row of the performance. The soundtrack, recorded at
the best spot in the theater, is excellent and contains no mentionable defects at all. We also viewed the first ten minutes of the original
recording, which also appears completely intact and free of defects. Although the filmmaker had a few jittery spots here and there, any
competent film editor could easily smoothen out these spots. To our knowledge, this concert was never filmed nor recorded, making
this audio-visual recording unique. Obtained from a close associate of Sinatra's entourage. This film is sold without any copyright privileges whatsoever: Sinatra's likeness, still or video, and all of his recordings reside with his estate. This film is a concert relic, sold for
the non-profit private use and display of the purchaser only.
$2,500-3,500
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992. ABE ATTELL (1884-1970) Boxing great known as “The Little Hebrew”, the featherweight champion of the world from 1901-1912. Attell
later became one of the players in the Chicago Black Sox game fixing scandal of 1919, of which he was later acquitted. Uncommon oversize I.S.P.
14” x 11” matte sepia, shows a bloody Attell at the conclusion of a fight
against Harlem Tommy Murphy, San Francisco, Aug. 3, 1912 . Boldly inscribed and signed at top in dark blue fountain ink: “To a Real Fellow James
M. Wiggins From the little Champ Abe Attell”. The slightest of creases and
light wear, overall very good condition, and an arresting image.
$150 - 200
993. BUD ABBOTT AND LOU COSTELLO William “Bud” Abbott and Lou
Costello (born Louis Francis Cristillo) performed together as Abbott and
Costello, an American comedy duo whose work on stage, radio, film and
television made them the most popular comedy team during the 1940s
and 1950s. Vintage I.S.P 7” x 9” sepia, shows the pair at a large family
gathering. Boldly inscribed at top left: “To Ralph you darn near missed the
picture Bud Abbott”, with Lou Costello signing beneath. Condition poor:
photo has been town in half and repaired with scotch tape, wear to edges,
creased and yet more tape at corners. Offered as is and estimated accordingly.
$75 - 100
994. (ROSCOE “FATTY” ARBUCKLE) (1887 - 1933) Rotund star of the
Keystone Kops silent comedies, his career was ruined by his involvement
in the sex-related death of actress Virginia Rappe.A great ephemeral item,
1p. 4to., [Chicago, 1921], Arbuckle’s proof sheet for his 19202-23 entry
in the prestigious “Who’s Who in America” bearing the printed entry of his
biography, films, club memberships, etc. The entry bears a black ink “X”
through the text with a pencil notation at bottom “Arrested and charged
with murder”. An accompanying note also bears Arbuckle’s name with an
additional note: “Kill arrested & charged with murder”. Arbuckle was eventually cleared of the murder of Virginia Rappe, but the scandal still destroyed the popular actor’s career. Very good.
$100 - 150
995. LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900 - 1971) “Satchmo”, American jazz musician and inventor of scat singing, remembered for his trumpet excellence and raspy singing. Signature and sentiment on a vintage
“Ambassador of JAZZ: Louis Armstrong and his Concert Group” concert
program ca. 1960s, 2pp. lg 4to., containing within biographical information about Armstrong and his band, and so forth. Inscribed and signed
on verso: “Best wishes Velma Middleton Louis Armstrong”. Condition is
quite worn and soiled, but sentiment entirely legible. Should be viewed.
$150 - 200
996. LOUIS ARMSTRONG Signature on a small 4 1/2” x 2 1/2” slip in
blue ink. Toned, ragged margin at left, still very good.
$75 - 100
997. JOSEPHINE BAKER (1906 - 1975) Black American entertainerand
a European sensation, renowned for her jazz singing, dancing and extravegant costumes. Fine I.S.P. “Josephine”, 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” b/w, a fine
full-length pose, signed in blue ink. Very good.
$250 - 350
998. 1952 NEW YORK YANKEES YEARBOOK A 1952 Yankees Sketch
Book in very fine condition, with a color cover showing Yankee Stadium,
and containing within much information about the team, players, and
season. Rare in this condition.
$200 - 300
999. BASEBALL HALL OF FAMERS A neat baseball item, the seating
arrangement for the 44th Annual Dinner of the New York Chapter of the
Baseball Writers’ Association of America, held at the Americana Hotel,
New York, Jan. 29, 1967. Signed on the cover by: MICKEY MANTLE,
CASEY STENGEL, FRANK ROBINSON, SANDY KOUFAX, YOGI BERRA
and HANK BAUER. The signatures of Berra, Bauer and Koufax are light
but legible, else very good. Simply matted and framed. Sold with a 5” x
7” photo, b/w, signed by WILLIE MAYS.
$400 - 600
"We have been to Northington today, and we
won an easy victory 37-13..."
1000. 1878 BASEBALL PLAYER DESCRIBES HIS TEAM’S SUCCESSES
AND FAILURES Nice A.L.S. of Howard Packard of Goshen [N.Y.? Mass.?],
4pp. 4to., Aug. 14, 1878, to Mary. After recounting social matters,
Packard launches into talk of baseball, in part: “...Still another game of
ball. My record poorest fielding of any one on the nine and so many errors that I could not keep an accident. I was first at the bat however 5
runs and 1 out. Total nine for the nine 18 opponents 7...We have been
to Northington today, and we won an easy victory 37-13, and ‘played
off’ part of the time at that. My second - 3rd at bat, 1st in number of
runs, 3 assists, put out 6 men altogether a very disgusting game, as we
were very unevenly matched...”. Howard then turns to one of the oldest
and most debated aspects of athletics! In part: “...The boys are torturing
me nearly to death about that game of ball, and they say that I must
never take any more ladies if it has such an effect upon me as it had
yesterday. Charlie Adams says we never played but one game that was
more disgusting...I am very sorry that it should have been so for your
sake. You are to blame for my poor play, I am glad to say...”. Along with
a unsigned pencil note, purportedly in the hand of Hall of Famer ED
BARROW, found between the pages of a personal scrap book. Not dated,
it reads in full: “Int. League the Belgium of Baseball during Fed War-”.
Possibly referring to the Federal League of 1914 and the International
League’s stance on relating to Belgium’s place in politics pre-World War
I. Should be viewed. Two pieces, very good.
$200 - 300
1001. THE BEATLES & ELVIS (ELVIS PRESLEY) A 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” b/w
candid snap shot of Presley driving a convertible in his Army uniform.
Fine condition. Offered together with a fun Beatles souvenir, a set of
“autographed” (facsimile) photos and two group photos all housed
in the original packaging. Two pieces in very good to fine condition.
$30 - 40
1002. CHUCK BERRY (b. 1926) American guitarist, singer and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. With songs such
as “Maybellene” (1955), “Roll Over Beethoven” (1956), “Rock and Roll
Music” (1957) and “Johnny B. Goode” (1958). Fine S.P. 8” x 10” color,
shows Berry in full-length holding a guitar. Signed in full adding a smiley
face. Accomanied by an unsigned photo of Mr. Berry signing this photo.
Fine condition.
$75 - 100
1003. WALLACE BEERY (1899 - 1949) American actor best known for
his portrayal of Bill in Min and Bill opposite Marie Dressler. Awarded the
Academy Award for Best Actor. A $1.00 silver certificate, signed in blank
area at right. Quite worn but signature bold and clear.
$75 - 100
1004. RICHARD BURTON (1925 - 1984) British actor known for his
commanding dramatic presence and stentorian voice, often playing opposite his wife Elizabeth Taylor. Fine S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a bust portrait
signed in purple ink. Fine.
$100 - 150
1005. PATSY CLINE (1932 - 1963) Popular country music star whose
early tragic death moved the nation. S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a studio halflength seated portrait signed: “Sincere Thanks Patsy Cline”. Signature is
a bit light but fully legible, a couple of tiny indents in her black shoulder
area mentioned only for accuracy. Sold with a candid photo, 3 1/2” x 3
1/2” b/w, showing Cline onstage ca. February, 1962.
$700 - 900
1006. NAT KING COLE (1919-1965) American singer and musician
remembered for his songs “Unforgettable” and “The Christmas Song”.
Vintage I.S.P. 10” x 8” sepia, a nice shot of Cole and his Trio, signed by
each member: JOHNNY MILLER and IRVING ASHBY as well as Cole,
who inscribes and signs twice. Corners clipped, crease to bottom left
corner, light wear, overall good condition.
$150 - 200
1007. BOB CRANE (1928-1978) Robert Edward “Bob” Crane was an
American actor and disc jockey, best known for his performance as Col.
Robert E. Hogan in the television sitcom “Hogan’s Heroes” from 1965
to 1971, and for his 1978 murder, which remains officially unsolved.
Signed paper bag, “To Brian, Best wishes, Bob Crane”. Rumpling as expected, else very good.
$50 - 75
1008. CECIL B. DEMILLE (1881 - 1959) American film director and
producer of the classics “The Ten Commandments” and “King of Kings”.
T.L.S. “Cecil B. Demille” 1p., 4to., Hollywood, Dec. 30, 1955, to Mrs. Nora
Garman of Dayton, Ohio thanking her for a “...charming portfolio of Lionel Barrymore’s etchings”, and kindly declining her suggestion to make
a motion picture of ‘Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight’”: “...I have already
made commitments for my next picture after THE TEN COMMANDMENTS — and at the age of 74 one does not make plans for more than
one picture at a time”. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
1009. JACK DEMPSEY (1895 - 1983) “Manassa Mauler”, American boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time. An original
red and white printed menu from his restaurant in New York, boldly inscribed within: “To Otto A. Gruff Best to you from Jack Dempsey”. Light
wear, date stamp on cover from 1950, very good.
$75 - 100
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1010. JACK DEMPSEY Signature in pencil on a small 3” x 3 1/2” [sight]
sheet: “Best of Luck, Jack Dempsey”. Matted in black with a photo and
biographical information and set into a silver frame. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.
$75 - 100
1011. JOE DIMAGGIO (1914-1999) Baseball Hall of Famer, a legendary
member of the N.Y. Yankees, dubbed “Joltin’ Joe” and “The Yankee Clipper”, he hit safely in 56 consecutive games, married Marilyn Monroe and
had the highway running the length of West Manhattan renamed in his
honor. A.Ms. 3pp. 4to. [New York], July 31 - Aug. 1, 1974, a set of diary
notes detailing his signing of an endorsement deal for the Bowery Savings Bank of New York. In part: “... Back to hotel to meet Bob Watts and
initial the Bowery contracts 1974-1975...Leaving for steam bath at
N.Y.A.C. 5:25 P.M: visited Tony Bentio Ben and Martin Sass - discussed
my holdings with Sass. Suggested I buy C.D’s and roll them until better
conditions...Aug. 1st 1974...Left 8:45 to meet Bob Person and Mike from
the Bowery and Ogilvy Mather — to visit Bowery Banks Grand Central,
— 47th Broadway and 60th by Bloomingdales. Breakfast and Stage
Deli...to play golf with ‘Rusty’ Crawford, at Greenwich Golf Club....Played
pretty decent golf game for a change. Had dinner with our foursome
and their ladies. Back home at 10:35 P.M. Watched.TV. until 21:30 Rode
over to P.J’s Wasn’t sleepy. Had snack back home at 2:00 A.M....”. Each
day, DiMaggio would also record his daily expenses. If only Mantle could
have read this! Minor creases, else fine condition.
$100 - 150
1012. DOROTHY DONEGAN (1922-1998) American jazz pianist
known for her boogIe-woogie style, she was the first African American
to play at Chicago’s Orchestra Hall. Vintage S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, shows
Donegan at the piano, boldly signed in fountain pen at top right: “Best
wishes Dorothy Donegan 1944-45”. A central stain regrettably affects
part of Donegan’s face, otherwise very good condition.
$75 - 100
1013. (KIRK DOUGLAS) (b. 1916) Cleft-chinned, steely-eyed and virile
star of international cinema who rose from being “the ragman’s son” of
Russian-Jewish ancestry to become a bona fide superstar. An unusual
promotional piece from his 1958 film The Vikings which also starred
Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine and Janet Leigh, a 10” pewter letter opener
with a stainless steel blade bearing an inscription on the blade: “Greetings from the Land of the Vikings Kirk Douglas.” Fine.
$30 - 50
1014. BOB DYLAN CONCERT-USED GUITAR PICKS A nice selection
of concert-used picks from Dylan’s personal concert stash. Originally
from Cesar Diaz, Dylan’s guitar and amplifier technician. Included are
three Fender mediums, one Fender extra heavy, one Gibson 100-year
1894-1994, and one Jim Dunlop .71mm. Fine.
$300 - 400
1015. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, SR. (1883 - 1939) American film star,
the greatest of the swashbuckling screen heroes who was also a founder
of United Artists. S.P. 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” sepia bust portrait of the “Great
Swashbuckler.” With a secretarially-signed 8” x 10” photo of Joseph Cotten. Two pieces.
$75 - 100
1016. (JUDY GARLAND) An original candid photograph, 4” x 5” b/w
of Garland full length, standing at home, in a men’s night shirt c. 195055. A fine image of Garland before her penchant for amphetamines and
barbituates took its toll. Fine condition.
$75 - 100
1017. WILLIAM GILLETTE (1855 - 1937) American actor known for
his stage performances in the role of Sherlock Holmes. Vintage S.P.
“William Gillette 1905”, 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” b/w image of Gillette, chest-up
with arms crossed. Boldly signed, vertical creases do little to detract,
else very good.
$50 - 75
1018. LEO GORCEY (1915 - 1969) American actor, a small tough guy
who was a gang leader in the Dead End Kids and Bowery Boys film series.
A nice pairing of vintage I.S.P.’s 5” x 7” b/w, showing the actor in a head
and shoulders pose, and signed at lower right. Moderate waterstaining
in areas affects one signature, else good condition. Two pieces, estimated accordingly.
$100 - 150
1019. MICHAEL JACKSON (1958-2009) American pop star and actor
who started his career with The Jackson 5. Fine oversize S.P. 11” x 14”
color, shows Jackson on stage in gold jeans and fedora, boldly signed
at middle. With PSA/DNA authentication. Fine.
$200 - 300
1020. MICHAEL JACKSON S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a later printed head and
shoulders shot, boldly signed in gold ink. With COA from MJJ Productions, fine condition.
$100 - 150
1021. SANDY KOUFAX (b. 1935) American baseball pitcher with the
Brooklyn/L.A. Dodgers (1955-66), the youngest player to be elected to
the Hall of Fame. Koufax was the first major leaguer to pitch four no-hitters (including the eighth perfect game in baseball history). New Era Diamond Collection M.L.B. Pro Model L.A. Dodgers baseball cap, 7 1/8,
signed in silver marker on the brim. Very good.
$200 - 300
1022. SANDY KOUFAX Salvino Sports Legends figurine showing Koufax
wound-up and ready to pitch, 7” tall, mounted on a base to which is affixed Koufax’s blue ink signature. Limited edition no. 2,132/2,500, licensed by Koufax and M.L.B. Fine, in original box.
$200 - 300
1023. SANDY KOUFAX Rawlings Bart Giamatti official National League
baseball boldly signed in blue ballpoint across the sweet spot. 8-9/10.
$150 - 200
1024. SANDY KOUFAX Rawlings Bart Giamatti official William D. White
National League baseball signed on the sweet spot by in blue ballpoint,
also signed on side panels by NOLAN RYAN and BOB FELLER. Two toned
spots, one affecting a letter in Feller’s signature, else very good.
$200 - 300
1025. SANDY KOUFAX A Teamwork Athletic Apparel polyester L.A.
Dodgers jersey, 46-48, Dodgers logo and number “32” sewn-on, as is
Koufax’s name, signed on the number on back in silver marker. Very
good.
$300 - 400
1026. BURT LANCASTER (1913-1994) American screen actor, an Academy Award winner for his role in Elmer Gentry also acclaimed for his roles
in The Birdman of Alcatraz and Atlantic City. T.L.S. 1p., 4to., Los Angeles,
Sept. 28, 1947, to jazz musician Tony Sacco, in part: “...I’ve been so terribly busy lately - no kidding!...I’m doing a picture of my own - as you
know - and haven’t had a chance to think of anything else. You will remember those sessions we used to have in which we used to sit up ‘til
dawn trying to write material for our shows - well I’ve been going thro’
something like that in an attempt to get the script ready for the picture...I
understand you’ll be coming out to Hollywood soon to work at the ChiChi Club. When you do, please get in touch with me...perhaps I’ll be able
to get Sinatra and Crosby to hear them...”. Boldly signed “Burt” at conclusion, with original (worn) envelope. Very good.
$100 - 150
1027. STAN LAUREL (1890 - 1965) American film comedian who
starred in dozens of Hal Roach films as the skinny sidekick of his partner
Oliver Hardy. Fine vintage I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, shows Laurel in head and
shoulders with LILLIAN RICH, his co-star in the film “On the Front Page”.
Signed: “Hello Mary! Stan Laurel”, with Rich signing beneath. Photocopy
affixed to verso affects nothing, light offsetting to corners from prior display, overall very good condition.
$200 - 300
1028. ANITA LOOS (1889-1991) American writer best known for her
short story “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, which became the basis for the
blockbuster movie starring Marilyn Monroe. Superb oversize I.S.P 10” x
13” sepia, mounted to 11” x 15”. This fantastic image shows Loos in a
dreamy head and shoulders pose, boldly inscribed at lower right: “To darling Tommy with my love, from Anita Vienna, July 10, 1928”. Signed in
red grease pencil by photograph “Sarla?” at bottom. Very slightly curled,
else very good and a fine item for display.
$100 - 150
1029. STEVE MCQUEEN (1930 - 1980) American actor and star of many
action films including “Bullitt” and “Papillon”. Scarce typed D.S. signed
twice, 6pp. 4to., Los Angelrd, Feb. 28, 1977, a “Memorandum of Terms
of Agreement Among Steve Mc Queen...and Warner Bros...”, releasing obligations under a 1971 agreement and setting forth that McQueen shall
not make any pictures other than “An Enemy of the People”, for which his
company will earn $1,000,000.00. Boldly signed twice at conclusion in
black marker. Based on a play by Henrik Ibsen “An Enemy of the People”
was released in 1978 starring McQueen, Bibi Andersson and Charles
Durning. It tells the story of a doctor’s noble fight to save his town from
death from polluted water which is also poisoning money-making tourist
springs. Warner Brothers withdrew it from circulation for a number of reasons, notably because they felt the film would be a failure; however, it
fared well in foreign countries. File holes at top, very good condition.
$600 - 700
1030. STEVE MCQUEEN Typed D.S. 4pp. legal folio, Beverly Hills, June
21, 1971, a three-picture contract between McQueen and Astral Productions for a film 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 Martin! Boldly signed in bright green marker
at conclusion, file holes to top, very good condition.
$600 - 700
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1031. STEVE MCQUEEN Typed D.S. 4pp. legal folio, Beverly Hills, Aug.
2, 1971, a “Three Picture Contract” between McQueen and National Pictures Corp. for the film “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 Martin! Boldly signed in bright green marker at conclusion, file holes to top, very good condition.
$600 - 700
1032. GROUCHO MARX (1890-1977) American comedian and film
star with his brothers, famous for his ad-lib insults on and off screen.
His book The Groucho Letters (Simon & Schuster, New York, 1967).
139pp. 6” x 8 1/2”. Inscribed on the front flyleaf to theater and film
columnist Leonard Lyons: “Lenny, I hope this makes your day-Best Groucho”. Top of dust jacket chipped, else very good.
$100 - 150
1033. CHARLES MINGUS (1922 - 1979) American jazz bass player, the
first to exploit the bass as a solo instrument. Mingus was a major influence in jazz in the Fifties and Sixties, and his work remains most influential today. Rare, partly-printed D.S. “Charles Mingus”, 1p. 4to., [n.p.],
Jan. 12, 1973, an American Federation of Musicians contract engaging
Mingus to appear at Detroit’s “Strata Concert Gallery” on February 1318 for two or three shows per evening, for which Mingus would receive
a $3,000. The contract also stipulates that the employer would provide
a “grand piano tuned to A440 pitch”. Nicely signed by Mingus at bottom,
also signed by his employer, Ron English of Allied Artists. Staple holes at
top, else very good.
$600 - 800
1034. CHARLES MINGUS Rare, partly-printed D.S. “Charles Mingus”,
1p. 4to., [n.p.], Mar. 28, 1973, an American Federation of Musicians contract engaging Mingus to appear at Nassau Community College on April
5, 1973 for a ninety-minute performance for which Mingus would receive
$3,000. The contract also stipulates that the employer would provide a
“grand piano in good condition tuned to A440 pitch”. Nicely signed by
Mingus at bottom, also signed by his employer. Staple hole at top, else
very good.
$750 - 1,000
1035. LAURENCE OLIVIER (1907 - 1989) English actor, producer, and
director, acclaimed as one of the most accomplished of 20th-century
actors, particularly in Shakespearean roles. T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Apr. 11,
1975, on his personal letterhead to Mr. John A. Mincer, in part: “...I am
so pleased you enjoyed LOVE AMONG THE RUINS and do appreciate your
taking the trouble to write and tell me so...”. Love Among the Ruins
starred Katharine Hepburn as an aging actress in the London theater who
retains the services of a great lawyer (Olivier) who then turns out to be
an old lover. It was immensely successful, earning several Emmys. Boldly
signed, fine condition.
$100 - 150
1036. BETTIE PAGE (1923 - 2008) American model and pin-up girl,
active mostly in the 1950s. She is said to have been photographed more
times than Marilyn Monroe. In addition to common pin-up photos, Page
also posed for a number of fetish photos, which earned her a cult following. Fine S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a promotional image showing Page in a
sultry exotic pose, bare-breasted and wearing an “island” skirt. Boldly
signed at lower left and additionally signed by photographer BUNNY YEAGER. Fine.
$150 - 200
1037. ELVIS PRESLEY (1935 - 1977) American singer, “The King of
Rock and Roll” whose gyrations on stage wowed the crowd. His most
popular hits include “Hound Dog”, “Love Me Tender”, and “ Don’t Be
Cruel”. Signature with sentiment on the verso of a keno slip from The
Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas. Above Presley’s is the signature of FATS
DOMINO. Obtained in person by the consignor. Usual folds, otherwise
very good. Together with a pair of 45rpm singles including “Love Me
Tender”/”Any Way You Want Me” (RCA Victor 47-6643) with original pink
tinted paper sleeve and “Don’t be Cruel”/”Hound Dog!” (RCA 47-6604)
with sleeve showing Presley singing with a basset hound in a top hat.
Records bear a few scratches and sleeves are split and creased but are
quite acceptable.
$400 - 500
1038. FRANK SINATRA (1915-1998) American singer and actor and a
widely-popular sensation during his entire fifty year career. Four record
set of Sinatra’s songs Frank Sinatra, Columbia Records, ca. 1950, signed
on the pink cover “Best wishes Frank Sinatra”. Signature and inscription
have rubbed a bit but remain legible, records appear to be playable but
sleeves and inside back cover bear magazine photos pasted thereto. Estimated accordingly.
$250 - 350
1039. FRANK SINATRA AND OTHER STARS A nice grouping of four
Naval Aid Auxiliary cards with signatures of prominent singers and actors. Included are FRANK SINATRA, GENE KELLY, BING CROSBY and
JOHN PAYNE. Minor toning and staining, otherwise very good. Four
pieces.
$150 - 200
1040. JAMES STEWART (1908 - 1997) American film actor, star of
“Harvey” and “It’s a Wonderful Life”, among many others. Brief A.L.S. on
a 3” x 5” card, [n.p., n.d.]: “Thank you for your kind and thoughtful letter...”. Fine.
$100 - 150
1041. ERIC VON STROHEIM (1886 - 1957) Austrian film director and
actor who often portrayed a sinister German character. His signature
across three one-cent postage stamps, with fair contrast. Handsomely
matted with an image of Strohein editing a reel and ready to display. Very
good condition.
$75 - 100
1042. BARBRA STREISAND (b. 1942) American actress and singer
renowned for the range and strength of her voice, Academy Award winner (1968). Spectacular I.S.P., 8” x 10” b/w, a vintage bust portrait of the
rising star, boldly inscribed and signed in aqua-blue marker. Fine condition - a rarely seen image.
$500 - 600
1043. SHIRLEY TEMPLE (b. 1928) Child film star of the Thirties who
sang and danced with Bill “Bojangles” Robinson in many films and became a national sensation. I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w/ bust publicity shot of
the young actress. Signed and inscribed later in life at lower right in blue
ink: “Shirley Temple Black”. Light wear to corners and margins, else fine
condition.
$75 - 100
1044. SHIRLEY TEMPLE Vintage I.S.P. 5” x 7” sepia 3/4 length portrait
of the child star in adolescence signed and inscribed in black ink at the
lower margin. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
1045. ENTERTAINERS A group of eleven signed photos of various
western film and music stars including ROY ROGERS, REX ALLEN,
YAKIMA CANUTT, LASH LA RUE, IRON EYES CODY (2), RICKY VAN
SHELTON, DON OWENS, DOLLY PARTON, RANDY TRAVIS, and REBA
MCINTIRE. May contain secretarial examples. Should be viewed, overall
fine condition.
$60 - 80
1046. ENTERTAINERS A large collection of 28 pieces being primarily
signed photographs, including: FATS DOMINO, GEORGE CLINTON,
ADAM CURRY, the cast of MTV’s Remote Control signed by four cast
members including COLIN QUINN and others, JANE FONDA, MICHAEL
LANDON, DICK CLARK, GENE SISKEL & ROGER EBERT, JACK KLUGMAN (signature), KATHERINE HELMOND T.N.S. 1978, ALEX TREBEK
and GENE LONDON. Also includes a collection of topless photos signed
by NAOMI CAMPBELL, LINDA BLAIR, LANA WOOD, BRIGITTE BARDOT,
FARAH FAWCETT, ANNA NICHOLE SMITH, BO DEREK, MARGAUX
HEMINGWAY, DREW BARRYMORE, SYBIL DANNING, PAMELA ANDERSON (2), CAMERON DIAZ, KATRINA WITT, and CINDY CRAWFORD.
May include secretarial examples and should be viewed. Together, 28
pieces in overall very good to fine condition.
$150 - 200
1047. ENTERTAINERS AND HOLLYWOOD NOTABLES Good grouping
of various items signed by entertainers and Hollywood notables, includes
postcard-sized photos signed by JAMES STEWART, DOROTHY ERICKSON, JACK BENNY, and CAB CALLOWAY, 8” x 10” photos signed by
DAN MARINO, TOM CRUISE, O.J. SIMPSON (prob. sec’l), and RICHARD
GERE, smaller photos signed by JAMES TAYLOR, LOWELL THOMAS,
and CESAR ROMERO, and a signature of MILTON BERLE. Sold as a lot,
some secretarials possible.
$150 - 200
1048. MICHAEL TODD MICHAEL TODD (1909 - 1958) American theatre and film producer, best known for his 1956 Oscar winner Around
the World in Eighty Days. He is also well known as the third of Elizabeth
Taylor’s seven husbands. Lot of two privately-printed leather-bound
books Around the World in Eighty Days and War and Peace, both films
produced by Todd, each bearing printed gilt gift inscriptions on the cover
presenting the volumes to noted film and theater correspondent Leonard
Lyons. Spines chipped, else very good.
$75 - 100
1049. VINTAGE ENTERTAINERS A good collection of ten pieces including JIMMY STEWART S.P., PHIL HARRIS I.S.P. to Iron Eyes Cody,
HENRY E. DIXEY, signature on a card, ANN B. DAVIS I.S.P., BOB HOPE
Candid S.P., (smudged), DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, JR., AMBER MIST, ART
CARNEY S.P., GEORGE HAMILTON I.S.P. signed on verso, and MICKEY
ROONEY S.P. May contain secretarial examples and should be viewed.
Overall very good condition.
$100 - 150
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1050. ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF BONNIE PARKER A superb set of five unpublished photographs from the family of BONNIE ELIZABETH PARKER (1910-1934), partner of outlaw Clyde Barrow,
all bearing ink identifications on verso likely in the hand of her sister, Billie Jean Parker. The first is a
spectacular 3 1/4” x 5” sepia image by Elko of Bonnie seductively leaning against the back bumper
of an automobile with an impish look on her face, dressed in a silk dress and elegant turban. Docketed
on verso by her sister Jean: “1933 Bonnie”. Together with four candid photographs: a 3 1/4” x 2 1/2”
sepia image of Parker as a very young girl seated on the grass with her brother, Hubert, sister Jean,
and their mother, Emma Krause Parker. Docketed on verso: “Mamma Buster Bonnie Jean”; a 2 3/4” x
4 1/2” sepia image of Parker’s mother standing with two male family members in front of a house
docketed “Mamma”; a 3” x 4” sepia image of a girl dubbed “Sambo” and Jean standing in front of a
house, docketed: “Lighten up girl Sambo & Jean”. The fourth photograph, 3 1/2” x 2 1/2” shows Jean
and her mother standing with two male family members in a field. Wear consistent with age, toning
and light staining, overall very good condition. A rare find!
$1,000 - 1,200
1051. (BONNY AND CLYDE) ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF BLANCHE BARROW Superb collection 23 of small b/w photographs once
belonging to Blanche Barrow, the third wife of infamous bandit Buck Barrow and member of the
Bonnie and Clyde Barrow gang, coming directly
from her estate. The images comprise formal and informal portraits of relatives, mostly female, and one of
Blanche with Buck. Incredibly, eight of the photographs are either signed or docketed by Blanche herself!
These include: a 4 1/2” x 3” sepia image of Blanche reclining on the bumper of a car, signed in green ink on
the front: “Ala. 1931. B.B.”; a 3 1/4” x 5” standing image of Blanche hugging Buck, signed: “B.B. B.B. Texarkana
Park. 1930 March or April”. Regrettably, this photo is torn at center, but with no loss and could be easily repaired; a 2 1/2” x 3 1/2” b/w image of Blanche kneeling in a garden, signed in green ink on margin: “June
1934. B.B.”; a 3” x 5” sepia image of Blanche seated in a tree, signed in green ink in lower left corner, with
just fair contrast: “In the hands [?] of the old apple tree love B.B.”; a 3” x 5” b/w image of Blanche standing
in a white dress, signed on verso in green ink: “me and the lonesome pine all my love to dad. Blanche June 16, 1935”; a 2 1/4” x 3 1/4” sepia image
of a woman in a fur coat, docketed in Blanche’s hand “Jean” on front; a 3” x 5” b/w of Blanche in overalls and hat, docketed “Work Detail” on bottom
margin, with a lengthy inscription on verso with loss to some of the text: “your little farmer girls all ready to go. ha ha. I am so brown looks like I
had paid a visit to [?] ha ha and I’m [?]...my love your baby girl B.B.”; and a 3” x 4” b/w image of Blanche in a waitress uniform with two other women,
signed “B. B.” in black pen on the front on her image and inscribed on verso in green ink: “The tallest one is [?] the one with the leather coat...is the
dishwasher and the other one myself is waitress. Some going ha. love to dad from your baby girl Taken Dec. 1935”. All photos bear wear and
mounting traces, should be viewed. A fantastic and intimate look in Blanche’s life!
$800 - 1,000
1052. FRANK CANTON (1849 - 1927) Born “Joe Horner”, Canton was a
frontier bank robber-turned-lawman and was the top enforcer of the
Wyoming Stock Grower’s Association. Later, Canton became Sheriff of
Johnson County and was used by the cattlemen to wipe out settlers during
the “Johnson County War”. Finally, his nerves wrecked, Canton served as
a Deputy U.S. Marshall under Judge Isaac Parker before going to Alaska
to tame the “gold town” of Dawson. A.D.S. on the verso of a subpoena for
Henry Kerney, Territory of Wyoming, Apr. 31, 1883, in full: “Received the
within Subpoena April 3rd 1883 at 5 o’clock pm and served the same by
reading it to the within named persons on April 3rd 1883 at 6 o’clock pm.
F. M. Canton Sheriff”. While Canton’s signature from his Oklahoma days
is found, writing from Wyoming is uncommon. Very good. $400 - 500
1053. GEORGE P. LAWSON U.S. Marshal the Western District of
Arkansas from 1894-1897, best remembered as a hangman following notorious executioner George Maledon. Partly-printed D.S. 1p.
legal folio, Western District of Arkansas, July 3, 1895, a warrant for
the arrest of Jerry Wills for rape. Boldly signed at conclusion, very
good.
$100 - 150
1054. SAMUEL SIXKILLER
(1842-1886) Native American
leader and first captain of the Indian police in the Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and later special agent for the Missouri Pacific
Railroad,
ambushed
and
murdered.
Unusual
partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Nov. 26,
1886, a large and lengthy “ Abstract of Compensation to Witnesses ” for the District Court, boldly signed at conclusion.
Folds with tiny pinholes at middle, very good.
$150 - 200
1055. JOE BONANNO (1905-2002) Mafia boss of one of the
infamous five families crime families of New York City. He was
nicknamed Joe Bananas, a name he hated. His personal United
States Senatorial Club card 1983, issued by the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Bonanno signs on verso. Fine.
$200 - 300
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1056. CHARLES MANSON (b.1934) Drifter whose “family” committed
the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. So far has eluded the gas
chamber. A fun collection of approximately 45 signed color Polaroid
photographs taken in the mid 1990s with some of Manson alone, others
in which he poses with other inmates at Corcoran State Prison, as well
as visitors. Of interest are several photos of Manson celebrating Christmas with some odd images of Manson and others in front of a Christmas
tree emphasizing the “softer side” of Mr. Manson. Overall fine condition.
Should be viewed.
$1,500 - 2,000
1057. CHARLES MANSON POSTCARD COLLECTION A sizeabe collection of approximately 58 pieces consisting primarily of poscards,
most of which feature notes in the hand of and signed by Manson and
directed to a correspondent in Missouri between 1999 and 2001. The
collection includes signed postcards of San Quentin, as well as a variety
of other subjects including trains, Santa Claus, Marlon Brando (in The
Wild One) upon which Manson comments: “REMINDS me of you only you
look better.” Several of the postcards feature his original (quite abstract)
artwork accomplished in pencil, crayon and ink. The content of the notes
features Manson’s typical schizophrenic ramblings. On a postcard bearing an image of Santa Claus riding a chopper beside his reindeer, Manson titles it: “LAST TIME I WAS OUT of my CAGE” and writes on the verso:
“what can you do besides money & clide - can you plant a weve-find 4
your self can you milk a cow or make butter or cheeze - young in a
woman is short, Earth woman will survive - LISSEN to your Holy mother
when I tell you real rich can fall & fade but what you know how to do will
endure...”. Well... you get the idea...Much more fun and freaky content,
yours to discover! Overall condition, very good.
$1,500 - 2,000
1058. CHARLES MANSON A lengthy correspondence to a Missouri man,
34 letters many multi-page, written in 1999 and 2000. The content is typical of Manson’s schizophrenic stream-of-consciousness letters and a
great cocktail party conversation-starter. In one undated multi-page example, Manson writes: “…Each time a person comes over me that is new
to me in my thoughts, world, ways, life, they come with a lot of new
thoughts on how to control me no in what as about who as what I am but
with what they think from T.V.’s courts books & Judgements of LOTS of
others - What you think I am as am not is not me its what you think & thats
with in you - almost everyone has had their way with & in my life & with in
the so called Manson family & the wemon [sic] & children of my Ranch,
music & ways. They say all the bad they want & put there [sic] own Judgements of what they think & a lot of lies & distorted types put over on my&
Each time I work through as work off a wave of people to retirement a new
bunch of people came & come with ways to stop me from liveing [sic] my
life with what they think when anything begainnings [sic] to work as look
good for me they clame [sic] my efforts & cut me off from mail as if Im trying to do what they Think, as put my VISITORS on a wittnes [sic] program
& put my Children & grand Children in foster homes & Change there [sic]
names & they need to seek letters & cards back in other names … “ Offered
together with seven partly-printed DsS, being signed notification forms of
rejected mail by the prison. Overall condition, very good to fine. Should be
viewed.
$2,000 - 3,000
1059. MANSON ARTWORK COLLECTION CHARLES MANSON (b.1934)
Drifter whose “family” committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in
1969. So far has eluded the
gas chamber. A large collection of Manson signed items,
including eight
drawings
accomplished in ballpoint,
marker and even one example in pastel (all largely abstract), with ten pieces of
jewelry and painted items ,
many housed in bags sealed
with tape bearing his signature. The collection also includes approximately 35
partly-printed signed documents, being largely signed
copies of disciplinary reports
concerning Manson during
his continuing incarceration
and handwritten complaints
by Manson concerning the
“theft” of his artwork and guitars by guards. In addition the
lot includes 12 signed checks,
15 signed playing and other
miscellaneous trading cards,
six signed pieces of “Monopoly” money, a signed poster, and an A.L.S.
Overall condition very good to fine. Should be viewed.
$4,000 - 6,000
1060. CHARLES MANSON Signed check, 1p. 12mo., Lawndale, “8/69”,
ordering a payment of $1.00 to self.. Engrossed in his hand and signed,
thus making it signed twice. Fine.
$100 - 150
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1061. JAMES EARL RAY (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King
who he killed in Memphis in 1968. Two pieces, the first a signed copy of an
interview with USA TODAY, in which Ray answers questions such as “What
are your feelings about blacks? RAY: I don’t get into all that race stuff. I
never was involved in it before...”. Other questions include “Do you think
King’s death changed history?” and “...Where would you go [if you gained
extradition]? RAY: They’ve greatly liberalized the extradition laws...The person that’s being extradited doesn’t even have to have committed a
crime...and technically some country like Sweden or Iran could ask to extradite me...”. Along with an S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a reprint of Ray’s classic mug
shot, signed at center. Two pieces, fine condition.
$100 - 150
1062. JAMES EARL RAY Fine content A.L.S. 3pp. 4to., [n.p.], Jan. 24, 1980,
to Anna, in part: “...I am writing this letter at 7:30am, I am not a night owl
like a certain creature I love very much...Everything is going OK Sweetheart.
I am going to do some painting over the weekend...Baby I don’t know if I
told you or not but a couple of years ago Mack had me take a polygraph
test for the columnist JACK ANDERSON. Anderson also had ROBERT VESCO
take one, both examinations to be used on a T.V. show he had going. Anyway, the examiner claimed I did not pass while Verso did, and this was aired
on T.V. Now I have recently learned through a book about Vesco that Anderson’s examiner had several years ago given one of Vesco’s associates
an examination after another examiner had said he was lying, however,
Anderson’s examiner said just the opposite. I supposed the moral is to beware of polygraph & media examiners...Anna, the visit last Saturday was
very good for me, I had plenty of time to talk to you and the sweet kisses....”.
At the time of this letter, Ray was a prisoner at the Brushy Mountain Prison
in Petros, Tenn. Like Ray, Robert Vesco was a notorious criminal chiefly remembered for security fraud. Charges emerging from Watergate linked him
with Richard Nixon’s nephew Donald A. Nixon for illegally funding a company, and he fled to the Caribbean for the duration of his. Boldly penned
on lined yellow notepaper and in fine condition.
$200 - 300
1063. GEORGE LINCOLN ROCKWELL’S CORN COB PIPE GEORGE LINCOLN ROCKWELL (1918 - 1967) American Nazi leader and founder of the
National Socialist White People’s Party, assassinated by a fellow party member. Rockwell’s political thinking was influenced by Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s
stance against communism. He also supported Douglas MacArthur’s candidacy for President, and adopted the corncob pipe following MacArthur’s
example. Rockwell was assassinated on Aug. 25, 1967. A relic often associated with Rockwell (and MacArthur), a “Missouri Meerschaum” corncob
pipe owned and used by George Lincoln Rockwell. The pipe, only slightly
used, was left by Rockwell on an interview table following a speech he gave
at Sonoma State College in Santa Rosa, Ca. on April 10, 1967. Our consignor
interviewed Rockwell, and in his letter of provenance (included), he notes
that Rockwell left the campus immediately, forgetting this pipe. As Rockwell
was murdered four months later, this was likely one of his last trademark
pipes. Fine.
$600 - 800
1064. (FATHER DAMIEN) (1840 - 1889) JOSEPH DE VEUSTER Catholic
missionary who dedicated his life in service to lepers on the island of Molokai,
contracting and succumbing to the disease himself. Pair of relics related to
this famous saint, two small splinters of wood from his coffin, each affixed
with an official seal to a small booklet describing his life and picturing him.
Publications are in French and Dutch. Fine condition.
$200 - 300
1065. ROSA PARKS (1913 - 2005) American civil rights leader whose refusal to move to the back of a bus sparked a boycott and led to a concerted
civil rights movement. Fine S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, a reproduction of an image
showing Parks being fingerprinted by a policeman following her famous
arrest, boldly signed across her image. Image is grainy, as likely a blow-up
of a newspaper photograph. Fine condition.
$200 - 300
1066. ROSA PARKS Bold signature on a FDC with a photo of Robert F.
Kennedy, Jr. affixed at left. Canceled Washington, Jan. 12, 1979. Fine condition.
$150 - 200
1067. MOTHER TERESA (1910 - 1997) Yugoslav Catholic nun called the
“Saint of the Gutters” for her work with the poor of Calcutta. Bold signature
adding “God Bless”, penned on a vintage FDC commemorating Human Rights
Day, canceled United Nations, Dec. 10, 1954. Fine condition. $150 - 200
1068. CLERGYMEN Fine collection of 13 signatures with Biblical quotations or inspirational quotes, signed by notable clergymen of the early
1900s. Includes CHARLES F. ROBINSON, A. W. ACKERMAN, L. W. BATTEN,
HUGH ELMER BROWN, HENRY S. DAWSON, H. M. DENSLOW, A. P. FORDHAM, RICHMOND FISH, RUSSEL H. CONWELL, WM. L. WATKINSON,
EDWIN P. PARKER, HENRY WHITE WARREN and CHARLES O. JUDKINS.
Very good condition, a nice dealers lot.
$150 - 200
1069. AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION A group of fourteen pieces including
NELSON A. MILES A.L.S. Oct. 31, 1905, GIAN CARLO MENOTTI signature,
ANNE RICE S.P. & signature, GERALDO RIVERA signature, dampstained,
MARY COSTA on the verso of a receipt, SAMMY STITT on the verso of a receipt, JOEY BISHOP on the verso of a receipt, GREY OWL signature on a small
slip, KARL WALLER signed print, MILTON J. SHAPP T.L.S. Oct. 8, 1976, and
ED RENDELL signature on the cover of a press pack. May contain secretarial
examples and should be viewed. Overall very good condition. $100 - 150
1070. AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION A group of eight autographs in various
formats (noted), includes: JOHN LINDSAY, Mayor of New York, T.L.S. from
1969 sending thanks; an A.L.S. and T.L.S. from his wife, Mary Lindsay; a
T.L.S. of PEGGY ROCKEFELLER, dated 1969 and sending thanks for
omelettes; DANIEL EARL OF HANOVER, A.L.S. 1983, arranging a meeting;
Countess KARIN BIRGETTE SCHACK, A.L.S. 1953 sending thanks on behalf of the Queen of Denmark; HELENA RUBENSTEIN, T.L.S. 1941, sending
thanks; gymnast KURT THOMAS, S.P. on the pommel horse, and one other
not identified by us. Eight pieces, very good.
$100 - 150
1071. PROMINENT AMERICAN JEWS Lot of four items signed by prominent American Jews, includes HENRIETTA SZOLD, founder of Hadassah,
T.L.S. on American Jewish Year Book letterhead, 1p. 8vo., May 6, 1907 allowing the use of an excerpt of a psalm in a new prayer book; CYRUS
ADLER, educator and scholar, president of the Jewish Theological Seminary,
thanks to a man: “whose sympathy knows no distinction of race or creed”;
ALLEN GINSBURG, poet, his poem Homework printed on a 4” x 6” card,
signed in full at bottom; and RUBE GOLDBERG, cartoonist, A.L.S., New York,
1924, sends his autographs. Four pieces, fine.
$200 - 300
1072. ONE REALE SILVER COIN FROM THE PIRATE CITY OF PORT
ROYAL Silver one reale coin bearing an imprint of a cross on one side,
minted by the Spanish in Potosi, 1674, later recovered during a three-year
excavation of the sunken ruins of the city of Port Royal, Jamaica. Port Royal
was founded by the British in 1655 after Jamaica was captured from Spain,
and in an effort to avoid its recapture, the British made it an “open city” for
pirates and privateers to use as a base for raids on Spanish settlements. On
June 7, 1692 a devastating earthquake and three tidal waves struck the city,
sinking much of it into the sea and killing 3,000 people. This coin was recovered by underwater archaeologist Sir Robert Marx and is accompanied
by his COA.
$150 - 200
1073. 17TH CENTURY GERMAN HAIR SHIRT A
hair shirt, a long-sleeved garment worn by a delinquent or penitent, usually made of coarse linen so as
to keep the wearer in a constant state of awareness
of the garment and the discomfort in wearing it. This
example is German, 16th-17th century, coarse white
linen, with collar designed to have been closed with a
cord. The lack of a collar is attributable to the garment
being worn by a condemned person - a collar might
deflect an executioner’s axe in a beheading. Stains of
various types, to be expected in a garment of this age.
116 cm. in length.
$800 - 1,200
1074. MEDIEVAL SPANISH BOOTS A horrifying relic
possibly from the time of the Spanish Inquisition, a
pair of knee-high boots crafted from thin-gauge iron
or steel and
measuring
18” tall. According to the Clink Prison Museum, “Spanish Boots” such as
these were filled with cool water
with the helpless prisoner’s feet
inside, then heated over a fire until
the water boiled aggressively. This
type of torture was applied to the
Irish martyr Demot O’Hurley (ca.
1530-1584), a Roman Catholic
Archbishop who was put to death
by Elizabeth I for his refusal to
embrace Protestantism. The
boots bear light rust, as one might
imagine, and the sole on one
bears holes from obvious use,
otherwise very good condition. A
unique find, ex: Dr. John Lattimer
Collection.
$3,000 - 4,000
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$143.40
$196.00
$61.25
$196.00
163
164
165
166
169
170
171
173
174
177
179
181
183
184
185
186
187
189
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
211
214
215
216
218
219
221
223A
225
226
228
232
233
234
235
237
238
240
242
$143.40
$85.75
$100.00
$49.00
$215.10
$382.40
$896.25
$191.20
$143.40
$95.60
$191.20
$191.20
$525.80
$239.00
$310.70
$122.50
$98.00
$220.50
$215.10
$59.75
$35.85
$143.40
$59.75
$465.50
$215.10
$95.60
$119.50
$80.00
$119.50
$59.75
$294.00
$100.00
$100.00
$60.00
$80.00
$90.00
$2,390.00
$119.50
$110.25
$71.70
$95.60
$310.70
$294.00
$286.80
$215.10
$1,195.00
$673.75
$119.50
$1,673.00
$2,151.00
$1,015.75
$191.20
$262.90
$119.50
$382.40
$110.25
244
245
247
248
251
252
253
254
256
257
259
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
282
286
286A
291
292
293
294
297
298
299
301
302
303
306
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
322
325
$454.10
$286.80
$215.10
$358.50
$597.50
$95.60
$119.50
$549.70
$83.65
$239.00
$310.70
$262.90
$47.80
$196.00
$119.50
$573.60
$501.90
$597.50
$59.75
$382.40
$1,075.50
$95.60
$310.70
$1,553.50
$836.50
$501.90
$1,673.00
$2,688.75
$657.25
$110.25
$1,673.00
$1,470.00
$262.90
$47.80
$83.65
$239.00
$269.50
$143.40
$119.50
$59.75
$191.20
$215.10
$657.25
$501.90
$122.50
$286.80
$143.40
$478.00
$776.75
$262.90
$454.10
$3,368.75
$220.50
$98.00
$71.70
$367.50
326
327
331
336
339
340
341
344
345
346
348
349
350
351
352
353
355
356
357
359
360
361
363
365
366
367
368
369
371
372
375
381
383
384
387
389
390
391
392
393
397
401
402
404
405
406
407
408
409
411
412
415
421
423
424
425
$122.50
$196.00
$7,767.50
$294.00
$286.80
$71.70
$343.00
$294.00
$2,151.00
$215.10
$262.90
$122.50
$98.00
$1,314.50
$24.50
$191.20
$573.60
$286.80
$343.00
$956.00
$61.25
$107.55
$143.40
$122.50
$61.25
$191.20
$196.00
$239.00
$2,031.50
$2,987.50
$796.25
$119.50
$454.10
$147.00
$956.00
$4,780.00
$3,062.50
$382.40
$310.70
$836.50
$673.75
$1,912.00
$119.50
$239.00
$239.00
$416.50
$294.00
$245.00
$220.50
$119.50
$61.25
$71.70
$294.00
$367.50
$294.00
$416.50
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
438
443
446
456
459
461
466
467
468
473
475
476
478
481
483
485
488
493
493A
494
495
497
498
499
500
503
504
505
506
507
509
510
513
514
518
519
520
521
524
525
526
527
531
532
533
534
$416.50
$382.40
$220.50
$269.50
$220.50
$490.00
$597.50
$98.00
$343.00
$2,031.50
$612.50
$416.50
$1,912.00
$239.00
$857.50
$673.75
$122.50
$191.20
$59.75
$122.50
$47.80
$85.75
$119.50
$71.70
$46.55
$191.20
$119.50
$83.65
$143.40
$597.50
$83.65
$294.00
$191.20
$501.90
$191.20
$95.60
$215.10
$196.00
$107.55
$334.60
$382.40
$122.50
$95.60
$83.65
$95.60
$215.10
$36.75
$36.75
$143.40
$107.55
$47.80
$85.75
$4,182.50
$119.50
$563.50
$61.25
535
536
537
538
539
540
541
545
547
549
551
555
557
558
559
560
561
564
565
566
571
572
576
580
581
584
585
587
588
590
593
597
599
600
601
602
604
605
606
607
608
609
612
616
619
621
622
623
623A
625
626
628
631
636
637
638
639
640
642
$239.00
$215.10
$191.20
$171.50
$382.40
$896.25
$107.55
$1,792.50
$143.40
$318.50
$143.40
$59.75
$119.50
$539.00
$776.75
$1,163.75
$416.50
$657.25
$119.50
$597.50
$245.00
$310.70
$454.10
$71.70
$478.00
$3,286.25
$896.25
$191.20
$454.10
$143.40
$95.60
$143.40
$119.50
$191.20
$478.00
$334.60
$107.55
$478.00
$191.20
$143.40
$1,553.50
$2,756.25
$597.50
$95.60
$430.20
$83.65
$896.25
$220.50
$239.00
$239.00
$406.30
$122.50
$143.40
$735.00
$143.40
$358.50
$430.20
$956.00
$836.50
644
646
648
649
654
656
658
659
660
661
662
663
664
667
668
669
670
672
673
677
678
679
681
683
684
686
687
690
693
694
697
701
705
706
707
708
710
712
715
716
717
718
720
721
722
724
727
728
729
730
731
732
733
737
738
739
741
742
743
$286.80
$269.50
$1,592.50
$167.30
$465.50
$550.00
$430.20
$191.20
$191.20
$119.50
$215.10
$191.20
$358.50
$95.60
$119.50
$59.75
$83.65
$143.40
$478.00
$95.60
$735.00
$776.75
$171.50
$59.75
$501.90
$167.30
$191.20
$110.25
$239.00
$478.00
$61.25
$143.40
$220.50
$2,000.00
$59.75
$59.75
$119.50
$110.25
$28,680.00
$6,572.50
$3,286.25
$776.75
$167.30
$2,390.00
$1,912.00
$490.00
$1,912.00
$245.00
$14,500.13
$11,950.00
$406.30
$382.40
$119.50
$2,270.50
$147.00
$239.00
$318.50
$215.10
$147.00
744
745
746
747
748
750
751
752
755
756
757
758
759
761
762
764
767
768
769
770
771
772
773
774
775
776
777
778
779
781
782
784
785
786
787
788
792
796
799
801
802
803
804
805
806
807
809
810
811
812
813
815
816
817
818
819
820
821
822
$61.25
$657.25
$866.38
$215.10
$286.80
$262.90
$262.90
$167.30
$239.00
$71.70
$717.00
$215.10
$49.00
$262.90
$110.25
$430.20
$15,535.00
$896.25
$597.50
$239.00
$310.70
$200.00
$262.90
$167.30
$286.80
$717.00
$717.00
$358.50
$334.60
$657.25
$147.00
$478.00
$239.00
$83.65
$119.50
$239.00
$143.40
$245.00
$2,300.00
$406.30
$2,270.50
$191.20
$167.30
$107.55
$143.40
$269.50
$59.75
$262.90
$119.50
$430.20
$95.60
$73.50
$896.25
$167.30
$73.50
$95.60
$191.20
$167.30
$98.00
823
824
825
826
827
829
830
831
832
837
838
839
840
841
842
843
844
847
849
850
852
853
854
855
856
858
859
860
861
863
864
865
867
868
869
870
871
876
878
879
880
881
882
885
886
887
889
890
891
893
894
895
896
897
898
899
900
905
2906
$5,975.00
$776.75
$2,151.00
$269.50
$215.10
$430.20
$1,015.75
$119.50
$334.60
$122.50
$1,553.50
$167.30
$119.50
$900.00
$657.25
$310.70
$95.60
$239.00
$215.10
$110.25
$220.50
$122.50
$298.75
$215.10
$382.40
$286,800.00
$47.80
$47.80
$717.00
$896.25
$122.50
$61.25
$61.25
$318.50
$73.50
$71.70
$191.20
$262.90
$191.20
$215.10
$119.50
$3,981.25
$1,960.00
$382.40
$191.20
$673.75
$147.00
$143.40
$119.50
$179.25
$673.75
$147.00
$717.00
$71.70
$95.60
$122.50
$215.10
$107.55
$83.65
908
911
912
914
915
916
919
921
923
926
927
928
935
936
937
938
939
940
941
947
950
957
958
959
961
963
965
969
970
971
972
973
975
976
979
981
982
983
984
988
989
990
991
992
994
995
996
997
998
1000
1002
1004
1005
1006
1007
1008
1012
1020
1024
$657.25
$47.80
$857.50
$35.85
$36.75
$35.85
$85.75
$95.60
$61.25
$143.40
$171.50
$49.00
$71.70
$83.65
$95.60
$71.70
$49.00
$83.65
$49.00
$310.70
$298.75
$107.55
$298.75
$717.00
$167.30
$191.20
$657.25
$9,560.00
$334.60
$73.50
$179.25
$143.40
$501.90
$501.90
$430.20
$119.50
$220.50
$147.00
$171.50
$1,715.00
$262.90
$107.55
$343.00
$61.25
$59.75
$95.60
$119.50
$239.00
$367.50
$122.50
$239.00
$160.00
$171.50
$98.00
$110.25
$61.25
$191.20
$119.50
$334.60
1026
1027
1031
1032
1034
1035
1038
1039
1040
1042
1043
1046
1047
1048
1051
1053
1054
1055
1059
1060
1061
1063
1069
1073
1075
1077
1078
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1086
1087A
1088
1089
1091
1094
1097
1098
1102
1103
1104
1108
1112
1113
1114
1118
1119
1122
1124
1126
1129
1131
1133
$573.60
$119.50
$1,075.50
$239.00
$122.50
$98.00
$239.00
$239.00
$334.60
$597.50
$239.00
$107.55
$100.00
$286.80
$286.80
$245.00
$1,314.50
$59.75
$167.30
$143.40
$191.20
$220.50
$501.90
$454.10
$71.70
$392.00
$59.75
$40.00
$4,481.25
$1,075.50
$896.25
$478.00
$525.80
$122.50
$776.75
$262.90
$122.50
$239.00
$1,553.50
$262.90
$318.50
$286.80
$110.25
$454.10
$239.00
$318.50
$119.50
$215.10
$367.50
$430.20
$563.50
$73.50
$73.50
$143.40
$8,962.50
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