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Explorers, Aviators & Astronauts
494. 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. His signature on a 3 1/2” x 1 1/2” slip of paper. Fine condition.
$300 - 400
492. ERNEST H. SHACKLETON (1874 - 1922) British polar explorer
who accompanied Scott in his attempt to achieve the South Pole, later
he led another expedition which resulted in the destruction of his
vessel by ice and an 800 mile voyage in an open help to seek help.
Extremely fine content A.Ms.S. “Ernest H. Shackleton”, 1p. on a 5 1/4”
x 2 1/2” slip of paper. After signing at the top, he lists his expeditions: “‘Discovery’ August 1901 - June 1903 ‘Nimrod’ August 1907 June 1909 ‘Endurance’ August 1914, - Oct 27 - 19th ‘Aurora’ December 1916 - Feb 9th 1917.” By 1917, Shackelton was drinking heavily
which likely led him to sarcastically add as an expedition’: “Lectured
Sandingham Oct 10th 1917.” This was probably where and when the
autograph was obtained as an unidentified signature on the verso is
dated Oct. 7, 1917. Right margin just a tad rough, extremely light
toning, else very good to fine condition and perfect for display.
495. RICAHARD E. BYRD (1888 - 1957) American aviator and
explorer, first to fly over the South Pole and established the
base “Little America”. Fine content T.L.S. “Byrd” 2pp. 4to. on
Byrd Antarctic Expedition letterhead, Boston, Dec. 22, 1927
with autograph emendations in margin and one correction to
text, to Henry J. Cox of the Geographic Society of Chicago writing that “It would indeed be an honor and a privilege to present
the gold medal of the Geographic society to Lindbergh. I also
feel much flattered that you want me to lecture again for the
society. Since my return from the Trans-Atlantic flight I have
only had one day off - that was for the Army-Navy Game and
for the month of January I am speaking almost every night... I am
also booked up for Feb. and part of March. It is for this reason that I
have had to decline practically all invitations outside of my lectures...
Of course, there is no invitation I could receive that would be more
appealing than this one from you. You well know how kindly I feel
about the Chicago Geographic Society. As you know from last year, I
feel that the honor of appearing before you is such that I would not
wish any honorarium. Then, too, I have a very pleasant relationship
with Lindbergh. I am afraid, however that, in view of my duty to the
Antarctic expedition and my family, of which I have seen very little, I
will have to forego the great pleasure of coming to you...” Usual folds,
file holes at margin, else fine condition.
$300 - 500
496. RICHARD E. BYRD His signature below his image on
the cover of an 8vo. program for a lecture by Byrd on Apr.
16, 1928 organized by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the First
Universalist Church of Taunton. Fine condition.
$300 - 500
$1,500 - 2,000
493. 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 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. Scarce T.L.S. “R Scott” 1p. 4to. on “British Antarctic Expedition, 1910” letterhead, Great Ayton, c. Feb. 12, 1909 declining an
invitation explaining that he is “booked for Manchester, Liverpool &
Newcastle & other bi towns. If it is possible to defer the Lecture until
the middle of March I could come personally, but if you think it advisable that it should be given in Feb. I will send Lieutenant [Edgar] Evans.
He is a charming fellow, and his lecture would I am sure be much appreciated.” Scott adds a short autograph postscript, “May I again
thank you for this trouble you are taking” A good letter mentioning
one of his comrades on his last, fatal expedition. Usual folds, else very
good condition.
$1,000 - 1,500
Thursday, December 16, 2010
497. RICHARD E. BYRD His signature “R E Byrd” below
his portrait on the verso of a program for “New York’s Testimonial to Richard E. Byrd” held at Carnegie Hall, June
25, 1926. Small toned spot on verso, stapled spine a tad
rough, else very good condition.
$300 - 500
498. RICHARD E. BYRD Fine content T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on
“Byrd Antarctic Expedition II” letterhead, Boston, Aug. 25,
1933 to the Mishawaka Rubber and Woolen Manufacturing Company, “...making a personal appeal to you to help
the Byrd Antarctic Expedition II which is to leave September 15. During this period of depression, on account of
the many destitute people, I have not felt warranted in
going out to raise money for our Expedition. We have
reached the very end of our rope financially, and our Expedition hangs by a thread, unless we can get certain
items donated which we have not yet succeeded in procuring. We have gone so far in our requirements that it would
seem a pity to be stopped for lack of one or two vital
items...We are going to use a Curtiss-Condor for the main flying
which we will do in the Antarctica and the Curtiss-Wright Corporation are going a long way towards helping us. They are in hopes that
the various manufacturers who supply material for his plane will
see their way clear to be able to make donations of their parts...On
looking over their list I find that you manufacture the following:
Monopul Fasteners for inspection pockets $63.00 per ship...”. Usual
folds, else very good condition.
$300 - 400
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499. RICHARD E. BYRD Fine content T.L.S. 1p. 4to. on Byrd Arctic
Expedition letterhead, New York, June 26, 1926 to John Dorr Bradley,
President of the Geographic Society of Chicago concerning their
award of a gold medal honoring his historic flight to the North Pole.
He writes, in part: “...I cannot tell you how deeply I appreciate the
honor which it is the intention of your society to confer upon me. I
note what you say regarding my visit to Chicago in the Autumn and
regret that at the moment I am unable to tell you details of my plans.
When I know definitely the time of my visit I shall be pleased to let
you know...”. Usual folds, else fine condition.
$300 - 400
500. RICHARD E. BYRD A group four signed pieces: good content
T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Maine, July 2, 1936, to Glenn Whitman with social content and mentioning an Episcopal minister who broadcasted a sermon about him. He adds: “...I am looking for a very small steam
boiler...I can use to heat the pool. President Roosevelt is coming up
to see me for a few days and I want to have the pool warm enough
for him...”; a fine content T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 2, 1943,
on Bureau of Aeronautics letterhead to Whitman, with friendly content and mentioning: “...The war is going our way now, but I am
afraid we have got to give most of the thanks for that to the Russians.
It is an amazing thing, isn’t it, that we find ourselves owing so much
to the ‘Chinks’ and the Communists...”; an A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [Boston,
“Xmas Eve”, n.d.], sending a present to Whitman; and a T.L.S. 1p. 4to.,
Boston, Dec. 23, 1941, to Whitman sending apples and mentioning
“...As Christmas rolls around again and another year is about to end
we find the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse on the rampage as
never before, May their shadow not fall upon your household...”. With
six printed Christmas cards. Very good to fine.
$150 - 200
501. BYRD ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS A superb collection of autographs associated with Richard Byrd’s two Antarctic expeditions including: LAURENCE M. GOULD S.P. 4 1/4” x 3 1/4” sepia
together with an A.N.S. 2pp. on a 3” x 5” card; BENDIK JOHANSEN signature on a 12mo sheet “B. Johnson chief officer &
Ice Pilot of Byrd Arct. Exp. 1928-1930”; NORMAN D. VAUGHN
three signed covers adding “Dog Driver Byrd Antarctic Expedition
1928 - 1930”; F. G. DUSTIN, JOE HILL, E. J. DENAR, G.H. BLACK
S.P. 10” x 8” sepia photo of penguins on the ice, signed by all
four at the corners; ALTON N. PARKER two signed airmail covers;
ARTHUR BERLIN signature on the half title page removed from
the book, Skyward; PAUL A. SIPLE a pair of airmail covers signed
by the Boy Scout; HAROLD J. JUNE signature on an airmail cover
together with a vintage 5” x 7” photo; ARMORY H. WAITE S.P. 7”
x 5” sepia; ELBERT J. THAWLEY S.P.5 1/2” x 3”; ENNIS P.
HELMS.P. 3 1/2” x 5 1/4” sepia real photo postcard canceled Mar.
13, 1940 in Antarctica; RICHARD B. BLACK signature on a philatelic exposition cover; FINN RONNE S.P. 3 1/4” x 5” sepia;
RICHARD E. BYRD T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Boston, May 22, 1928 concerning a sextant, together with a signature on a postal cover honoring his return from the South Pole, 1930. Together, 22 pieces in
overall very good condition.
$300 - 400
502. BYRD ARCTIC EXPEDITION A collection of seven pieces related to participants in the Byrd Arctic Expedition including
RICHARD E. BYRD T.L.S. 1p. 4to., New York, June 4, 1927 thanking a well-wisher before his 1927 trans-Atlantic flight, with a T.L.S.
1p. 4to., New York, June 4, 1927: “The principal engineering obstacle to overcome before their [sic] can be practical commercial
flights across the Atlantic is to build a plane with three or more
motors that has a cruising radius necessary to make the distance
and with a 33 1/3% reserve cruising radius... , and a signed airmail cover, 1931. With FLOYD BENNETT signature on a card;
GEORGE OTTO NOVILLE two signed airmail covers postmarked
1930 and 1931. Offered together with a nice vintage sepia 5” x 6”
photo of Byrd at the wheel of his ship, City of New York and several
other photographs of the Byrd Polar Expedition. Overall very good
condition.
$200 - 300
503. FREDERICK A. COOK (1865 - 1940) American explorer who
claimed he had discovered the North Pole in April, 1908, before
Robert Peary. A good collection of seven pieces including an A.L.S.
2pp. 4to., Tom’s River, N.J., Oct. 15, 1936 mentioning an upcoming
book on his long-running dispute with Robert Peary: “...DoubledayDoran are getting out a book which is to be fair to both sides of the
Polar problem and this will occupy some of my attention...”; D.S.,
check for $2,240 made payable to himself, Washington, June 27,
1902; D.S. signed stock certificate for the Texas Eagle Oil and Refining Company; signature adding “Ft. Worth, Tex.”; signature on an
autograph card. Also offered with a typescript of a letter from Hugh
High, 2pp. 4to. Chicago, Jan. 6, 1914 concerning Evelyn B. Baldwin’s
claim that Cook was a fraud: “...You say in your letter that you’re
forced to acknowledge Dr. Cook to be one of the most monumental
frauds of all times. Who is forcing you?...You came voluntarily to my
office and assured me that you had figured out this Cook-Peary controversy to such an exact status that you could prove by Peary’s own
story that Dr. Cook reached the North Pole...I see that you now claim
that Cook interpolated the last three photographs of your story as
printed in this book...Why did you try to get me to further this work
if you knew that this was a fake?...”; also together with a D.S. signed
by six individuals in pencil, 1p. 4to., [n.p.] being a “Petition to Congress of United States” asking that Cook be recognized for his accomplishments and to be voted a pension of $6,000 per year.
Together, seven pieces in very good condition.
$200 - 300
504. JOHN FRANKLIN (1786 1847) English polar explorer
who led four expeditions to
discover the Northwest Passage, succeeded on his last attempt
but
perished
nonetheless. Scarce A.L.S. 1p.
8vo., “21 Bedford Place” Sept.
3, [n.y.] to M. H. Hamel. In full:
“Your address not being within
my view either today, or yesterday, it escaped my recollection, and therefore your packet
was not sent. I now send it, and
if you desire to have proof of
forgiveness come and dine
here tomorrow, Wednesday, at
Six, and you will meet Mr Simpkinson who has come to town
and will remain that day only”.
Franklin was likely referring to
his nephew, Francis Gillemard
Simpkinson de Wesselow
(1819- 1906), a naval officer
and accomplished painter. French catalog description affixed to
verso, usual folds, else very good to fine condition.
$400 - 600
505. JANE GRIFFIN, LADY FRANKLIN (1791 - 1875) Early pioneer
of Tasmania, traveler and second wife of the explorer, Sir John
Franklin. Following her husband’s
disappearance
in
1845, she sponsored seven
expeditions to locate his
whereabouts between 1850
and 1875. Scarce A.L.S. “Jane
Franklin” 1p. 16mo. on
mourning letterhead, “Upper
Gore Lodge Tuesday June 2”
[n.y.] to Mrs. Blatelford hoping
that she “& Mr. Blatelford will
be in town on Thursday the
11th & that you will do us the
favor of dining with us on that
day which is the earliest on
which we are free from other
engagements, dinner hour 1/2
7...”. One horizontal fold,
mounting strip on verso, else
very good to fine condition.
$300 - 500
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506. (SEARCHING FOR THE
FRANKLIN EXPEDITION) A good
collection of 11 autographs of explorers who went in search of the
lost Franklin Expedition, including
ELISHA KENT KANE, fine content
A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Philadelphia, May
17, 1853 only days before he sailed
on his final (and fatal) expedition:
“After a severe attack of Inflammation, Rheumatism, I am, at last...
able to say good bye to my
friends... In prospect of seeing
again my fellow members of your
institute...” and a signature with
sentiment on a small slip. Offered
together with a fine content A.L.S.
of Kane’s father, judge JOHN KENT
KANE 2pp. 8vo., Kern Rock, July
20, 1857 on mourning letterhead
on the death of his son: “When Morton came back to the Advance from the Verges of the sea and opens
to the pole, he brought with him half a dozen rude pebbles, which my
son his commander, had inserted afterwards in seal rings. One of
these remains in my possession; and I do now know any one of his
friends, to whom for kindly services in his lifetime and graceful honors
to his memory, I can so properly devote the little token of his expedition as yourself... “. Offered with several other members of the Grinnell Expedition including J. J. HAYES Surgeon, signature dated Feb.
7, 1876. Other Franklin seekers include: ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG
A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo,. [London], March 19th, [n.y.]; JOHN RAE signature
mounted to a card; FRANCIS L. MCCLINTOCK two clipped signatures,
mounted; FREDERICK SCHWATKA A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New York, Dec.
16, 1884, “...I would respectfully state that I have an understanding
or obligation with lecture bureaus not to deliver over one free lecture
in any large city or cluster of cities...”; WINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEY signature on a mounted slip; FREDERICK SCHWATKA signature on a
small card. Together eleven pieces in very good condition. $700 - 900
507. VIVIAN FUCHS (1908 - 1999) English explorer who, with Sir Edmund Hillary, was the first to complete an overland crossing of
Antarctica in 1958. A collection of seven A.Ls.S. 9pp. total, 8vo. &
4to., London, Sept. 13, 1984 - Mar. 6, 1992, to a collector answering
various questions posed to him. He writes, in small part: “[Mar. 6,
1992]...My original plan for the Crossing was to start from the
Antarctic Peninsula area with depots laid by air towards the Pole...In
the end I found the loading and dropping of material from them
would be too difficult. So I turned to the alternative of starting from
the Weddell Sea. This inevitably meant following Shackelton’s
planned route but that was not the purpose. The reason for the journey was science...the adventure aspect being used to develop funds
from industry and the public...[Jan. 4, 1987]...the expedition originated in my mind while in a tent 300 miles from an Antarctic base.
That was in 1950...”. A note, simply dated 1984, quotes the words
found on Scott’s cross in Antarctica: “‘to strive, to seek, to find, and
not to yield’”. Much more fine content related to Fuchs’ expedition.
Overall fine to very fine condition.
$300 - 400
508. ADOLPHUS W. GREELEY (1844 - 1935) American army officer and
explorer of Ellesmere and Greenland where he lost 19 of 25 men while
awaiting relief. A collection of four pieces including an A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.,
Washington, Mar. 6, 1886, in part: “A Masonic flag, with square and
compass sewed thereon was made by me the winter of 1882-3 and on
April 17 [1]882 was displayed by Lt. James B. Lockwood, U.S. Army on
the shores of the Polar Ocean (North Greenland) near the 834d parallel...”; T.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.] giving biographical and family information and noting where portraits of him can be located; A.Q.S. 1p.
4to., [n.p., n.d.] accomplished below an image of him that has been affixed to the page: “Fight fair, speak the truth and fear no man A W
Greely Major General Commander Greeley Polar Expedition.”. Offered
together with DAVID L. BRAINARD (a member of the party on the Greeley Expedition that went the furthest north, 83 deg. 24 North) A.L.S.
1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d]: “...the duration of the Greeley Arctic Expedition was three years - 1881 - 1884 - Perhaps the most important accomplishment of the expedition was the attainment of the then Farthest
North, May 13, 1882”. Four pieces, very good.
$150 - 200
509. (USS NAUTILUS) A collection of four autographs relative to the
1931 polar expedition of the Nautilus including HUBERT WILKINS S.P.
8 1/2” x 7 1/2” sepia photograph Wilkins full-length offered together
with a signed postcard with cachet honoring the Wikins-Ellsworth Trans
Arctic Submarine Expedition; SIMON LAKE D.S. 1p. oblong 4to., Bridgeport, Conn., Jun 14, 1916, a stock certificate for The Lake Torpedo Boat
Company; Assistant Engineer HARRY A. ZOELLER A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.,
Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 23, 1931 describing the voyage, written aboard
the submarine during the voyage, in part: “ ...I have been on a lot of
Submarines but never did we experienced the trouble we had on the
O12-Nautilus. I mean there was everything ... that happened you never
would expect to happen...I believe Sir Hubert Wilkins is trying to get another Sub and if successful I would like to make the trip it is feasible
and Sir Hubert Wilkins knows his Ice fields...” Together, four pieces in
very good condition.
$200 - 300
510. ROBERT E. PEARY
(1856 - 1920) American
polar explorer who was
the first man to attain the
North Pole, arriving by
sled on April 6, 1909.
Rare S.P. 4” x 6” b/w on a
6 1/2” x 8 1/2” mount, a
bust profile of Peary in a
fedora and fur coat,
boldly signed “R E Peary
U.S.N.”. Notes on verso indicate the photograph
was by Hollinger of New
York, 1896. Minor penciled crop marks on
mount, very small chip at
top margin of image, else
$400 - 600
511. ROBERT E. PEARY A.N.S. “R E Peary U.S.N.” 1p. 8vo. on American Geographical Society letterhead, New York, June 9, 1904 to
George H. Bates of the Burlee Dry Dock Co. arranging an appointment for “Tomorrow (Friday) at 3.30 p.m. will be entirely convenient
for you to call”. Light toning at extreme margins, usual folds, else
$200 - 300
512. ROBERT E. PEARY T.L.S. “R. E. Peary” 1p. 8vo., Washington,
Apr. 14, 1904 to bookseller, Charles A. Burkhardt, accepting an “invitation to your annual convention and banquet on the evening of
May 18, if your Committee of Arrangements can see its way clear to
meet my traveling expenses from Washington to New York and return...”. Peary adds a holograph asterisk after “return” and adds, in
his own hand, “* $15.—”. With the original transmittal envelope addressed in his hand. Usual folds, else very good condition. Offered
together with Peary’s signature, “R. E. Peary U.S.N.” on a 12mo. card.
Fine condition, two pieces.
$200 - 300
513. (ROBERT E. PEARY) MATTHEW HENSON (1866 - 1955) AfricanAmerican polar explorer who accompanied Peary to the North Pole,
and was actually the first man to attain the Pole, running ahead of
the incapacitated Peary who lay upon a sled. His rare signature
“Matthew C. Henson” adding “1/20/46” on a 2 1/4” x 3 1/2” card.
Extremely light toning toward bottom margin, else fine condition.
$200 - 300
514. (ROBERT E. PEARY) MATTHEW HENSON (1866 - 1955) AfricanAmerican polar explorer who accompanied Peary to the North Pole,
and was actually the first man to attain the Pole, running ahead of
the incapacitated Peary who lay upon a sled. His rare signature
“Matthew C. Henson” on a 2 1/4” x 3 3/4” card. Minor smudge to
first “t” in “Matthew”, else fine condition.
$200 - 300
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515. (PEARY EXPEDITION) ROBERT A. BARTLETT (1875 - 1946)
“Captain Bob” Bartlett, American ship captain and explorer who
joined Peary’s expedition, also traveled with Stefansson and survived
a long trek for help across Siberia. A fine collection of four pieces,
including a good content A.L.S. 1p. 4to., on American Museum
Greenland Expedition letterhead, Rye, N.Y., June 20, 1946 hastily
declining an invitation just prior to departing for Greenland:
“Couldn’t possibly make it — the...trip was fine leaving tomorrow
(Sunday)”; A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New York, Jan 24, 1930 to an admirer:
“...I think the most successful expedition I was on was when Admiral
Peary, U.S.N. discovered the North Pole on April 6th, 1909”; A.N.S.
1p. 8vo., New York, Jan. 22, 1929, “To Alice a friend who never forgets her friends or earlier days”; and a signature on a business card.
Together four pieces in very good to fine condition.
$400 - 600
516. (ROBERT E. PEARY) A good lot of eight autographs related to
Robert E. Peary’s 1909 expedition to the North Pole including
JOSEPHINE D. PEARY D.S., a check for $8.50, Washington, Apr. 9,
1924; JAMES W. DAVIDSON A.L.S. 1p. 8vo,. New York, May 25, 1901
requesting a report; HUGH J. LEE his signature on the cover of a
reprint of his address before the American Philosophical Society: “
Peary’s Transections of North Greenland. 1892-1895”; ROBERT A.
BARTLETT Signature on a cover commemorating the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the North Pole; DONALD MACMILLAN T.L.S.
1p. 4to., Boston, June 14, 1923; two signed promotional leaflets for
his lectures, and a signature on a card. Together, eight pieces in very
good condition.
$300 - 500
BERNARD R. HUBBARD, signature; SIR HUBERT WILKINS, S.P. 8” x
10” b/w, along with a separate signature; WALTER WELLMAN, A.L.S.
regarding a quote of his to be published; FELIX RIESENBERG, T.L.S.
regarding a yacht; EDWARD R. G. EVANS, signature, and two FDCs
signed, not identified. Condition ranges from good to very good, 20
pieces. $300 - 400
522. POLAR EXPLORERS A fine lot of eight items by acclaimed explorers, in various formats including: WILLIAM E. PARRY, two items,
a fine A.Q.S. 1p. oblong 12mo., Jan. 10, 1850, in part: “...Whether I
have been on Africa’s sand Or freeze on Nova Zembla’s strand,
Whether I roam - on shore - at sea Still am I present, Lord, with thee!,
and a brief A.L.S. sending thanks. With F. SYDNEY PARRY, A.L.S.
2pp. 8vo., Mar. 5, 1927, social content; SIR HENRY STEPHENSON,
partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Feb. 9. 1898, a discharge; SIR ALBERT
HASTINGS MARKHAM, fine A.Q.S. 1p. 12mo, Jan. 10, 1906, in full:
“There’s a flag on the mast And it points to the North And the North
is the Land that I love”; SIR GEORGE BACK, A.L.S. 1p. sm. 8vo., London, 1858, mentioning that the recipient’s father was a “...Lieut on
the Niger. After that I went with Franklin on three Arctic Expeditions...”; JOHN ROSS, sentiment and signature on a small sheet,
mounted; and HENRY ELLIS, signature and sentiment, mounted.
Nine pieces, overall very good condition.
$400 - 600
523. 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. Fine S.P. 5” x
7” sepia, a printed classic
image boldly signed at bottom and in fine condition.
Ideal for display. $500 - 600
517. 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 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. His scarce signature “R. F. Scott” on a small 8vo. sheet of hotel
letterhead adding “Discovery 1901 - 4”. Usual folds, else very good.
$400 - 600
524. HERMANN KOHL
(1888-1938)
Pioneering
German aviator, the pilot of
the first trans-Atlantic flight
in the East-West direction.
Rare S.P. 4” x 6” sepia
printed (7” x 9” overall),
shows Kohl in head and
shoulders, boldly signed
beneath. Scattered foxing,
very good.
$400 - 500
518. NO LOT
519. CHARLES WILKES (1798 - 1877) Explorer who commanded the
United States South Seas Expedition from 1838 to 1842. During the
Civil War he commanded the vessels which seized Confederate diplomats Mason and Slidell en route to France, making him a national
hero. A.N.S. 1p. 12mo., New York, Apr. 11, 1866 to a Brooklyn, N.Y.
collector honoring an autograph request. Offered together with two
members of Wilkes’ 1838 expedition including THOMAS W. CUMMING (1815 - 1855) signature on a small slip removed from an
album and THOMAS T. CRAVEN partly-printed D.S., a check for
$91.85, Brooklyn, Mar. 1, 1845. Together three pieces in very good
condition.
$300 - 500
520. POLAR EXPLORERS A set of four signatures of various polar
explores including VILHJAMUR STEFANSSON, J. W. EDGWORTH
DAVID (accompanied Shackleton in 1907 - 09), G.H. WILKINS (Stefansson’s 2nd in Command), and GRIFFITH TAYLOR (who accompanied both Scott and Stefansson). All four signatures are
accomplished on the bottom of a 4to. sheet bearing a typed essay
discussing the New Zealand stamp and British Antarctic Expedition
cancellation of Jan 18, 1913. Heavy folds, light toning, else very
good condition.
$150 - 200
521. POLAR EXPLORERS A fine group of 20 items by noted polar
explorers, includes: VILHJAMUR STEFANSSON T.L.S. on his letterhead regarding Amundsen’s biography); T. J. MACAUGHEY, T.L.S.
on his letterhead regarding a book; GEORGE W. MELVILLE, signature
and sentiment; FITZHUGH GREEN, T.L.S. on Naval War College letterhead regarding arctic matters; GEORGE DUFEK, fine S.P. 10” x 8”
b/w, JIM SIMPSON, T.L.S. sending social content; EVELYN B. BALDWIN, L.S. on his letterhead sending thanks along with a separate signature; WILFRED GRENFELL, signature and sentiment; RICHARD E.
BYRD, signature on an envelope; CLEMENT MARKHAM, signature,
525. 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 Coffee-making 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, bery 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.
$300 - 400
526. SAMUEL P. LANGLEY T.L.S. 2pp. sm. 8vo., Washington, Dec.
25, 1901, on Smithsonian letterhead to Mrs. Michaelis, mother of
his godchildren in part: “...I wish I could send you as a Christmas
gift the assurance that Otho’s re-examination is secured, but I have
not got that yet. I have, however, secured so powerful an intercessor
with the President, that I that I shall be disappointed indeed, if it not
be successful. I shall know within a day or two...”. He adds in a holograph postscript: “I got George’s telegram. Give my love to all your
Children (& remember me to Susan) and believe me, dear Mrs.
Michaelis, Your Friend S. P. Langley”. Fine.
$200 - 300
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527. EDDIE RICKENBACKER (1890 - 1973) American aviator and
World War I ace credited with 26 “kills”, later president of Eastern Air
Lines. Fine content T.LS. 1p. 4to. on Eastern Air Lines letterhead,
New York, May 19, 1958 to Harold C. Brooks concerning a potential
mid-air collision in the wake of the tragic accident over Las Vegas
between a DC-7 and a F-100 military jet. In part: “...I note what you
say in your letter of May 12 with reference to your recent flight from
Miami on the Golden Falcon to Willow Run, and that after covering
approximately half of the trip, you noticed two jets to the west cutting didoes in the sky. Of course, it depends if the jets were on the
airway, which I doubt because if they were five or six miles away,
they could not be, and if they were on your altitude or much above
it. Normally, the jets are supposed to keep off the airways, and that
is being re-emphasized in a positive fashion between the Civil Aeronautics board and the military since the Las Vegas tragedy...”. With
Brooks’ retained copy of his correspondence of May 19, 1958 to
Rickenbacker together with an unsigned letter from Time magazine
concerning the crash in Las Vegas. Three pieces in fine condition.
$100 - 150
528. AVIATORS Signatures of various famous aviators, most German and in pencil, includes: ERNST UDET, ANTHONIE STRASSMANN, GERHARD FIESELER, VERA VON RISSING, ALBERTO
COLOMBO, THEA RASCHE, DOUGLAS CORRIGAN, WOLF HIRTH,
FRITZ MORZIT, FRANCISZEK ZWIRKO and ELLY BEINHORN (vintage S.P. 4” x 5” posing beside her plane). Very good. $300 - 400
529. ZEPPELIN NOTABLES Fine lot of four signatures of important
figures in the history of rigid airships, includes: WILHELM E. DORR,
a zeppelin inventor and multiple patent holder, A.Q.S., [n.p., n.d.],
in German, references Germany, zeppelins and aiships; along with
separate signatures on cards of HUGO ECKENER, commander of the
famous Graf Zeppelin for most of its record-setting flights, including
the first airship flight around the world, making him the most successful airship commander in history; with fellow zeppelin captains
ERNST A. LEHMANN and HANS VON SCHILLER. Fine $200 - 300
531. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN AND MORE (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
532. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN AND MORE. 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
533. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN 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
534. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN Great
S.P. 10” x 8” color showing Aldrin fulllength and standing on the moon’s surface with the L.E.M. and fellow astronaut
Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor,
boldly signed in blue marker: “Buzz
Aldrin Apollo XI”. Fine.
$150 - 200
535. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN Fine
S.P. 8” x 10” color, a great shot showing Aldrin walking on the moon,
boldly signed in blue marker adding
“Apollo XI”. Fine condition. $100 - 150
536. EDWIN A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN Fine
S.P. 8” x 10” color, a great shot showing Aldrin walking on the moon, boldly signed in blue marker
adding “Apollo XI”. Fine condition.
$100 - 150
537. MICHAEL COLLINS (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command
Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. Excellent S.P. 8” x 10” color,
shows Collins in a space suit with his hand resting upon his helmet,
with a photo of the moon in the background. Boldly signed in blue
ink, fine.
$200 - 300
530. NEIL ARMSTRONG
AND MICHAEL COLLINS
Their signatures on the
verso of a 5 1/2” x 4”
phone message slip from
Paramount Studios. Armstrong writes, “To Ray Best
Wishes Neil Armstrong”
while Collins adds: “Best
wishes M Collins”. According to a note on the bottom of the slip, the signatures were obtained
“at Paramount” on Sept. 26, 1969. Offered together with a 3 1/4’”
x 3 1/4” color photograph of Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins standing
with a large group of people beside a mockup of the L.E.M. and the
lunar surface (a shot that should embolden some of the crazier conspiracy theorists out there).The signatures and photo were obtained
original from Winifred ‘Winnie’ Rich and her mother Dorothy Hughes
who both worked as script supervisors in Hollywood for decades.
Winifred’s husband Ray was the recipient of the signatures, and
worked as a grip at Paramount. Slip bears one fold but otherwise
$800 - 1,200
538. MICHAEL COLLINS Excellent S.P. 8” x 10” color, shows Collins in
a space suit with his hand resting upon his helmet, with a photo of the
moon in the background. Boldly signed in blue ink, fine. $200 - 300
539. MICHAEL COLLINS Excellent S.P.
8” x 10” color, shows Collins in a space
suit with his hand resting upon his helmet, with a photo of the moon in the
background. Boldly signed in blue ink,
fine.
$200 - 300
540. FRED W. HAISE (b. 1933) American astronaut who flew on the ill-fated
Apollo 13 mission. Fine S.P. 8” x 10”
color, a great shot of Haise in flight suit
standing beside a globe of the moon.
Boldly signed in blue marker: “Houston,
we have a problem! Fred Haise Apollo
13”. Along with WALTER SCHIRRA, a
formal shot boldly signed in blue marker, and CLYDE C. TOMBAUGH:
“Discoverer of the 9th planet, Pluto Clyde W. Tombaugh Feb. 18,
1930”. Three pieces, fine condition.
$150 - 200
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541. JAMES LOVELL (b. 1928) American astronuat who served
as pilot on the Gemini 7 and 12 missions, Apollo 8, and on the
ill-fated Apollo 13 aborted mission. Fine and rare S.P. 8” x 10”
color, showing Lovell half-length in a pressure suit, a globe of
the moon before him, and a space scene in the background.
Signed in blue adding his famous understatement spoken upon
the explosion of Apollo 13’s oxygen system tank: “Houston we
have a problem James Lovell Apollo 13”. Very fine. $300 - 400
552. YURI GAGARIN
(1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the
first man in space
who died tragically
in a routine training
flight. Scarce A.L.S.
1p. 4to., [n.p.] Dec.
7, 1964 in Russian
to Nikolai Kamanin
concerning training
exercises for Voskod
II and asking that
night
parachute
jumps for Belaev and
Leonov be increased
from 12 to 24. Usual
folds, else fine condition. $600 - 800
542. JAMES LOVELL Fine and rare S.P. 8” x 10” color, showing
Lovell half-length in a pressure suit, a globe of the moon before
him, and a space scene in the background. Signed in blue adding
his famous understatement spoken upon the explosion of Apollo
13’s oxygen system tank: “Houston we have a problem James
Lovell Apollo 13”. Very fine.
$300 - 400
543. 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, 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”. Very fine condition.
$250 - 350
544. ALAN SHEPARD Fine S.P. 10” x 8” color, a great shot showing the Apollo 14 splashdown with the crew in a lifeboat. Boldly
signed by Shepard: “Splashdown of Apollo 14 - Alan Shepard”
and additionally by EDGAR MITCHELL: “Three voyagers from
Deep Space - Edgar Mitchell”. Very fine.
$250 - 350
545. JOHN WATTS YOUNG (b. 1930) American astronaut who
walked on the moon three times in the Apollo 16 mission; also
the first man to fly into space six times. Fine S.P. 10” x 8” color,
a great shot of Young walking on the moon next to the L.E.M.,
boldly signed in silver ink: “One Giant Leap! John Young Apollo
16 CDR”. Fine condition.
$300 - 400
546. JOHN WATTS YOUNG Fine S.P. 10” x 8” color, a great shot
of Young walking on the moon next to the L.E.M., boldly signed
in silver ink: “The Descartes Highlands John Young Apollo 16
CDR”. Fine condition.
$300 - 400
in silver ink: “John Young 9th man on the moon Apollo 16”. Fine
condition.
$300 - 400
in silver ink: “John Young Apollo 16 CDR”. Fine condition.
$300 - 400
549. JOHN WATTS YOUNG S.P. 8” x 10” color, shows Young in
suit in a full length pose, with Apollo 16 seal at left. Boldly
signed in black marker: “John Young 9th man on the moon
Apollo 16”. Fine condition.
$250 - 350
550. ASTRONAUTS A fine lot of S.P.s by acclaimed astronauts,
each in 8” x 10” format, includes: BUZZ ALDRIN, a formal shot
in flight suit, boldly signed in blue ink and adding “Apollo XI”;
WALTER SCHIRRA, a formal portrait, boldly signed; and CLYDE
W. TOMBAUGH, a NASA image showing the planet he discovered, boldly signed: “Discoverer of the 9th planet, Pluto Clyde
W. Tombaugh Feb. 18, 1930”. Ironically, Pluto is no longer considered a planet! Fine condition, three pieces.
$100 - 150
551. ASTRONAUTS A group of three S.P.s all in 8” x 10” format,
includes: FRED W. HAISE, a great shot showing him standing
with a globe of the moon, signed: “Houston, we have a problem!
Fred Haise Apollo 13”. 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.
$150 - 200
553. YURI GAGARIN I.S.P. 9” x 5 1/2” b/w photo of Gagarin in dress
uniform standing with Korolev and two other cosmonauts. Trimmed
at bottom, minor creases, else very good.
$300 - 400
554. YURI GAGARIN S.P. “Gagarin” 9” x 7” overall, b/w bust photo
of Gagarin in his flight suit and helmet. Very good condition.
$300 - 500
555. YURI GAGARIN AND GHERMAN TITOV A good group of three
Russian commemorative covers honoring space flight, each of which
is signed by Gagarin and the second Soviet in space GHERMAN
TITOV (1935 - 2000). Fine condition, three pieces.
$250 - 350
556. PIONEERING RUSSIAN COSMONAUTS Typed D.S. 1p. legal
4to., Apr. 9, 1965, just after the flight of Vostok II three prominent
cosmonauts, YURI GAGARIN, ALEXEY LEONOV and PAVAL
BELYAEV approve a schedule for their public appearances, including
a meeting at the Museum of Marx and Engels, a radio interview and
a meeting with youth at a cinema. Boldly signed. Dampstain at blank
bottom margin which could be trimmed without any loss of text,
otherwise very good condition.
$300 - 400
557. PIONEERING RUSSIAN COMONAUTS An unusual S.P. 9” x 7”
montage created by a child for a scrapbook, shows a classic image
of Gagarin with two other printed pictures of him mounted to cardboard with red stars drawn in marker on the background, boldly
signed by six of the first Russian cosmonauts: YURI GAGARIN,
GHERMAN TITOV, ANDREI NIKOLAEV, PAVEL POPOVICH,
VALENTINA TERESHKOVA and ANDREI BELYAEV. Fine condition.
$400 - 600
558. PIONEER RUSSIAN COSMONAUTS A superb signed Soviet
space-related photo, 6” x 4” b/w showing the first four Soviet cosmonauts in uniform from the waist, up in a candid, friendly group
shot, signed by three in the white bottom margin by YURI GAGARIN,
GHERMAN TITOV, ANDRIAN NIKOLAYEV and PAVEL POPOVICH.
Gagarin’s signature is just the slightest bit weak, else fine condition
and a great item for display.
$400 - 600
559. COSMONAUT SIGNED COVER COLLECTION A fine group of
43 commemorative covers ca. late 1960s-early 1970s, signed by
prominent cosmonauts, with 82 signatures in all. Includes: GHERMAN TITOV, PAVEL POPOVICH, ANDRIAN NIKOLAYEV, FILIPCHENKO,
ZHOLOBOV,
KOVALYONOK,
ARTYUKHIN,
ROMANENKO, MANAROV, VOLYNOV, GUBAREV, RUKAVISHNIKOV, KLYMUK, SEVASTYANOV, KUBASOV, GLAZKOV, YELYSEYEV, SEREBROV, DZHANIBEKOV, MALYSHEV, SARAFANOV,
KIZIM, CHRETYEN, SHONIN, IVANCHENKO and many more. Fine
condition, a great dealer’s lot.
$400 - 600
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Business Leaders
560. CHARLES GLIDDEN AND THE CREATION OF THE ERIE TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE COMPANY An important archive of
material related to early telephony being the correspondence and documents of Charles J. Glidden in his capacity as Treasurer
of the Erie Telegraph and Telephone Company. Glidden (1857-1927) established the first telephone exchange in Lowell, Mass.
in 1878 after seeing Alexander Graham Bell’s exhibit at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition the previous year. In addition,
Glidden is credited with constructing the first long distance telephone line, between Lowell and Boston. This collection concerns
the Erie Telephone and Telegraph’s formative period from 1883 to 1901 as it expanded from a local telephone concern to a national system, providing service from Massachusetts to Texas and beyond. By 1901 the company would the nation’s largest telephone system consisting of 250,000 miles of wire, 145 stations covering eight states and comprising one-sixth of the Bell
System. Of great interest are 29 retained A.Ls.S. of CHARLES J. GLIDDEN in which he writes to investors promoting the company
as it was expanding across the country. In addition there are about 300pp. of manuscript and typescript chronicling the growth
of Erie including meeting minutes of the board of directors, receipts, letters from other corporate officers, company attorneys,
and other documents.
The letters from Glidden date from the very beginning of the Erie Company in 1883 as it sought to expand its business across
the country, and read, in very small part: [May 28, 1883]: “...The Northwestern Telephone Co. has a contract for some purposes
with the American Bell Co. which expires in about five years. They retain the old contract with the Bell Co. appointing the Northwestern as agents with power to establish exchanges from time to time which the Bell Co. is obliged to give contract upon basis
they were giving at the time application was made. They have no right to purchase the property under any circumstances. At
the expiration of five years we shall probably take a perpetual contract giving the American Bell Co. certain percentage of our
stock. The Southwestern contract runs eight years. At the end of that time, a perpetual contract will be taken out by payment
of a certain percentage of our stock to the American Bell Co... [July 27, 1883] “...There is a great prospect for the Erie Company.
We have reason to believe that the stock will sell for $75 or $80 per share along in October or November. We advise you to hold
on to your stock although we are willing to buy it at $60 1/2 net...[Aug. 30, 1883] “...the Erie...covers the states of Minnesota,
part of Wisconsin, the territory of Dakota, Cuyahoga County Ohio, which includes Cleveland, also the States of Arkansas and
Texas. There are 7000 subscribers increasing very rapidly... [Sept. 21, 1883] “...We are increasing between 500 and 600 subscribers per month... “ [Sept. 17, 1883] “...The official count up to August 1st showed that there were 6,520 subscribers. The
number at this writing probably excess 7,000...” [Oct. 8, 1883] “...A dividend of one and one quarter per cent has been declared
on the stock of the Erie...We cannot account for the low price of stocks, unless it is on account of the depression of all stocks just
now, but we hope for a rally soon...”.
The collection also includes voluminous notes, including minutes of directors meetings which detail the Erie‘s corporate expansion; the details of laying poles and wire; dealing with various state and local regulations; the appointment of board members;
as well as corporate infighting that culminated in a case that prompted the involvement of ex-Union Major General BENJAMIN
BUTLER in 1886 to 1887. Also included is a good amount of correspondence to the company as well numerous legal documents.
In all, the archive presents a revealing window into the workings of the early telephone system and its rapid expansion during
the late 19th century. Overall very good condition with the expected folds and some light to moderate toning to some pieces.
A very important archive most certainly worthy of further research.
$800 - 1,000
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561. JOHN JACOB ASTOR (1763 - 1848) American fur trader and financier, Astor grew to become the dominant fur trader in America and
built a fortune from investments in government loans and real estate.
A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., “25 Mar.” [n.y.], possibly to: “Mr. Cogswell”, potentially
the same “Cogswell” who served as librarian of the Astor Library. In
full: “Will you do me the favor to Dine with me to day at 1/2 past 4 o’Clock - Monday 25 March Yours, J. J. Astor”. Fine condition, matted
with an engraving and simply framed.
$800 - 1,200
562. 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
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.
$150 - 200
563. FREDERICK PABST (1836 - 1904) Brewer and founder of one
of the world’s largest brewing empires. A trio of partly-printed
Ds.S. 1p. sm. 8vo. each, dated 1873, 1874 and 1884, three receipts for shares received, very good condition.
$200 - 300
564. ALFRED VAIL (1807 - 1859) American inventor who,
with Samuel F. B. Morse, developed and commercialized the
telegraph between 1837 and 1844. Vail and Morse were the
first two telegraph operators on Morse’s first experimental
line between Washington, DC, and Baltimore, and Vail took
charge of building and managing several early telegraph
lines between 1845 and 1848. Scarce partly-printed A.D.S.
on the verso of a stock certificate, 1p. 7 1/2” x 4”, Washington, Apr. 16, 1847, in which Vail himself is issued 34
shares in The Magnetic Telegraph Company in exchange for
his $3,400 investment. The certificate is signed on the face
by the firm’s president, AMOS KENDALL (1789-1869) American journalist and statesman, a member of Jackson’s
Kitchen Cabinet. Canceled with red lines, and on the verso Vail writes:
“Please cancel the within & issue three of ten cash and one of four. A.
Vail. Washington June 5th 1847”. Near fine.
$400 - 600
565. SPECULATION ON SPANISH GOLD IN 1813 Good financial content
A.L.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p.], April 13, 1813 in which Eleazer Early, Cashier for the
Bank of Augusta, pens a warning to the Treasury Office at the Georgia capital
of Milledgeville warning of an apparent attempt to use Spanish gold to manipulate the U.S. money supply. In part:”...Whereas there is good
reason to believe that Congress will, at their next session, adopt by law the report of the essayer of the United States, in the regulation of
foreign coins, and whereas there appears to have been very considerable sums of Spanish Gold lately sent hither from the Northern
States...this Bank will not receive nor pay Spanish Gold Coin at a rate above that specified in the said report....It has been deemed advisable
to furnish you with the above extract...apprizing you that a very large sum of that description of gold has lately been brought hither on
speculation, and having been rejected...may perhaps be offered at the Treasury Office...”. With integral address, leaf, very good.
$150 - 200
566. CURRENCY COLLECTION A group of ten miscellaneous notes including: a colonial Maryland $4 bill (worn, separated, pinned to a
card); $5 Bank of Massillon, Ohio; a $4 Niagara District Bank note (top left lost); a Rock Island Bank $1 bill; $1 Union Plank road Company
Note; 25 cent Dominion of Canada note; 25 cent Portage Lake & Lake Superior Ship Canal note; two 50 cent and 25 cent Tennessee coal
& Railroad Company notes (with heavy wear, soiling and losses); and a 1910 1000 German banknote. Overall condition fair to good. Together, ten pieces.
$100 - 150
567. BANK OF CHATTANOOGA BANKNOTES 1856-1860 A good collection of 80 banknotes issued by the Bank of Chattanooga between
1856 and 1860 and includes the following denominations: $100 (1), $50 (1), $20 (8), $10 (45), $5 (14), $3 (1), $2 (7), and $1 (3). Condition
overall fair with cut and stamp cancellations, heavy wear and some with marginal losses and reinforcements on verso. Should be viewed.
$500 - 700
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Authors
568. HERMAN MELVILLE (1819 - 1891) American writer who went
to sea as a cabin boy, later serving of frigates and whalers. Among
his works are the masterpieces Moby Dick and Billy Budd. Exceptionally rare and fine signature: “H. Melville” on a portion of an album
page. Very boldly penned with ample margins, fine condition. Nicely
double-matted with a signed engraving and two commemorative
covers. Some tape residue on frame glass only. $2,500 - 3,500
570. OSCAR WILDE (1854 - 1900) Irish poet, wit and dramatist and
author of The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian
Gray. Fine A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Chelsea, [n.d.], in French to a gentleman,
in part: “...Madame Oscar Wilde has been suddenly called to leave
this morning for the country and consequently I must postpone until
some other time the pleasure of having you dine with us. However,
if you should like to have luncheon with me tomorrow (Wednesday)
at 1PM I will be delighted to see you. I will be all alone, but I know
that one witty Frenchman is worth a whole crowd, and we shall be
able to chat once again about the literature which we so love...”. Additional folds, light wear, overall very good condition. $1,500 - 2,000
Without theater tickets,
Voltaire will be “pitiless”!
571. CHARLES L. DODGSON (18311898) “Lewis Carroll”, English author
of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
and Through the Looking Glass.
Scarce A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Oxford, Apr.
11, 1890, to James Paget, sending
thanks for his “very kind letter & advice”. A bit faded, mounting remnants
to corners, handsomely floated on a
cream mat and set, with a portrait,
into a gilt frame. Not examined out of
frame.
$800 - 1,000
569. 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. $3,000 - 4,000
572. 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.
Beautiful, rare signature accomplished on
his personal calling card measuring 41/2” x 3 1/2”, with holograph
emendation changing date to April 14, 1887. Slight mounting traces
to verso, else fine condition.
$800 - 1,000
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573. WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS (1914 - 1997) American beat author of
numerous works, best remembered for his explosive novel Naked Lunch.
A small receipt from Strong’s Office Systems in Lawrence, KS, Feb. 9,
1989, for items bought by William Burroughs Communications, including
“Barrier Paper” and Post-It Notes. Signed by Burroughs at bottom in black
ink. Nicely matted with a photograph of the durable writer standing before a target. Set into a black matte frame. Fine condition. Interestingly,
In 1951, Burroughs shot and killed his wife in a drunken game of "William
Tell" at a party, so the “target” photo we find rather odd… $150 - 200
574. SAMUEL L.
CLEMENS (1835 1910) “Mark Twain”,
American author of
such classics as The
Adventures of Tom
Sawyer, Huckleberry
Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King
Arthur’s Court. A scarce piece, his pen name signature “Mark Twain”
on the face of his personal calling card engraved: “Mr. Samuel L.
Clemens, Hartford Conn.”. Mounted to a larger sheet, light toning at
margins, else very good condition.
$700 - 900
575. SAMUEL L. CLEMENS
A.L.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Vienna, Dec. 10, 1898, on letterhead of the Hotel Krantz
to a gentleman, in part: “...It
is too late. I am sorry, but
the article went out of my
hands a couple of months
ago...”. Very good condition.
$500 - 600
579. ALEX HALEY (1921-1992) American novelist, author of the epic
fictional history of a black family, Roots. Rare signed book Roots
(Garden City: Doubleday & Co., 1976), first edition, inscribed on the
front flyleaf: “11/15/76 Susie Chappell - The best to you from
Kunta‘s family! Alex Haley”. Last letter in signature slightly feathered, else very good. Slight bit of chipping to printing on spine, spine
ends just a bit rubbed, cover lightly soiled, overall very good. With
dust jacket.
$150 - 200
580. HENRY JAMES (1843 - 1916) American author of The Awkward
Age and The Turn of the Screw, among many novels. A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.,
Sussex, Aug. 30, 1906, on his Lamb House letterhead to Mrs. Louisa
C. Walsh, in part: “...I have rejoiced to hear from you so appreciatively
& also of your own duplex prosperity by which I don’t accuse you of
duplicity. But I am much upset by seeing...the enclosed [not present].
Poor Nettie Rodger’s death, on Monday last, at Lausanne. I have
wired to Katie & William and inclined to believe her brother, Rob,
must be with them. If the end had been foreseen, here is pretty sure
to be there & she had long been gravely ill. I have offered to go...”.
Cross-written a bit with signature appearing on first page of letter,
very good condition. With original envelope.
$300 - 400
581. JEROME D. SALINGER (1919 - 2010) American author who established his reputation on the basis of a single novel, The Catcher
in the Rye (1951), whose principal character, Holden Caulfield, epitomized the growing pains of a generation of high school and college
students. Lived as a virtual recluse. Full black ink signature “J. D.
Salinger” cut from a document. Fine.
$500 - 600
576. SAMUEL L. CLEMENS
A.N.S. penned on an 8vo.
sheet, in full: “Also - Truly
Yours S. L. Clemens (Mark
Twain) June ‘93”. Light scattered foxing, otherwise very
good condition. $300 - 400
582. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856-1950) British playwright and
critic with classic ascerbic wit. His works include Pygmalion, The
Devil’s Disciple and much criticism of the arts. Fine A.L.S. on the
verso of a postcard bearing his image, Welwyn, Mar. 26, 1930, to
Harold J. Brooks, in full: “Future printings of Caesar & Cleopatra will
contain the prologue: I have just passed it for press. But don’t be in
a hurry or you may get an old copy. G. Bernard Shaw”. Shaw wrote
the play Caesar and Cleopatra in 1898 and was first staged in 1901.
Very good condition.
$250 - 350
577. CHARLES DICKENS (1812
- 1870) English novelist and the
author of such classics as
Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two
Cities and David Copperfield.
A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Mar. 1869, to
Mrs. Cattermole, in part:
“...Thanks for the Catalogue. I
am very sorry not to be in town
to see the sketches or attend
the sales, but I am not likely to
be there for more than a single
day at a time until next June...”.
With original holograph envelope, expertly inlaid, very good
to fine.
$700 - 900
578. ALLEN GINSBERG (1926 - 1997) American poet of the “Beat
Generation”, author of “Howl” and “Kaddish”. A superb pair of items,
two original sketches by the eclectic poet. The first is an abstract
ink drawing of a man’s head executed on a 10” x 8” sheet, inscribed
at top: “Dreams are made of ink & air”, signed at bottom left. Light
wear, a small fold tear or two, very good. The second is an ink drawing on a small yellow card, and shows a flower with the caption:
“...My flower’s wilted”, signed at bottom adding date “6/20/94”. Fine.
Two pieces.
$400 - 500
583. GEORGE BERNARD SHAW (1856-1950) British playwright and
critic with classic ascerbic wit. His works include Pygmalion, The
Devil’s Disciple and much criticism of the arts. Characteristically brief
A.N.S. on the verso of a postcard bearing his image, Welwyn, Jan.
23, 1921, to Leon M. Lion, in full: “Impossible: I shall be in London.
Many thanks, all the same. G. Bernard Shaw”. Light wear, very good
condition.
$200 - 300
584. ROBERT LOUIS
STEVENSON (1850 1894) Scottish novelist
and poet, author of the
classic tales Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Partly-printed D.S. 1p.
sm. 8vo., a sight draft in
his hand dated Vailima,
Samoa, Mar. 14, 1891,
ordering a $2.25 payment to H. J. Moars [?], signed at bottom. Tape remains to top and
bottom margins, very good condition.
$300 - 400
585. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE (1811 - 1896) American novelist,
author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin which became an important factor in
solidifying sentiment in the North against slavery. A.L.S. “H. B. Stowe”
1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.] introducing “...My friend the Revd Mr Leonard,
who is desirous of pursing in the studies of some artist the study of
landscape art. I know no one who could show him better pictures or
give him better hints than you, & therefore I recommend him to your
kind attention...”. Usual folds, else fine condition. $200 - 300
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586. HERBERT GEORGE WELLS AND ROBERT BROWNING (1866 1946) English novelist whose fantastic science fiction novels foresaw
inventions devised many year later. His works include The War of
the Worlds, The Time Machine and The Invisible Man. A.L.S. 1p. 4to.,
London, [n.d.], to a gentleman, in part: “...No I think the work ought
to be for publication sometime in 1920. I admit a difficulty about
dates. Couldn’t you still publish in January...”. Staple hole at left,
very good. Along with ROBERT BROWNING, A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Jan. 23,
1964, arranging a social meeting. Fold tear, toning, very good. Two
pieces.
$300 - 400
587. P. G. WODEHOUSE (1881 - 1975) English novelist and humorist, creator of Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. Brief A.L.S. on
the verso of his small personal postcard, Long Island, May 27, 1970,
in full: “Dear Mrs. di Benedetto, Herein the token. The bookplates are
fine. So glad you like Leave it to Psmith best. It is my favorite. Yours
P. G. Wodehouse”. Wodehouse’s comic novel Leave it to Psmith was
published in 1923. Fine.
$200 - 300
588. ACCLAIMED AUTHORS A nice grouping of seven pieces by
prominent twentieth-century authors, includes: THOMAS MANN,
signature across two stamps, mounted; T. S. ELIOT, signature across
two stamps, mounted; THORNTON WILDER, signature across two
stamps, mounted; UPTON SINCLAIR, signature across two stamps,
mounted; BOOTH TARKINGTON, signature adding date Mar. 5,
1939, mounted; and ELMORE LEONARD, signature across stamp
honoring John Steinbeck, mounted. Along with HENRY MILLER,
holograph envelope addressed to “Mr. Bill Williamson” in green ink,
not signed. Seven pieces, very good.
$300 - 400
589. AUTHORS A good lot of ten pieces including: HENRY M. MILNER
(?-?) Renowned nineteenth-century playwright of melodramas and
popular tragedies, chiefly remembered for his work The Man and the
Monster, sometimes titled The Fate of Frankenstein, and also staged
Frankenstein or The Demon at Switzerland. Milner is largely responsible for the subsequent representations of Frankenstein’s
Monster...including the famous line “It lives!”. Uncommon A.L.S. 2pp.
4to., Nov. 22, 1819, to owner of the Theatre Royal, R. W. Elliston, regarding his classic play “All the World at Paris”. In part: “...Prior to the
opening of the Theatre Royal Dury Lane, I had the honor of submitting
for your perusal, to your house in Thalford Place, a Comedy in five
acts, entitled All the World at Paris. As I presume...it must have fallen
under your notice and received your judgment I should feel obliged
by hearing from you...”. Mounting strip to left edge, overall very good.
Offered together with CHARLES HENRY WEBB (1834-1905) American
author, poet and editor of The Californian, the weekly journal through
which both Mark Twain and Bret Harte achieved their reputations.
Later he devoted himself to fiction, sometimes writing under the pseudonym John Paul. Twain often cited Webb as “the best parody writer
of the times”. Important A.Ms.S. ,11pp. folio, ca. 1870s, a short story
entitled “Toodles” in very small part: “‘...It has become my principal
duty to inform you of the death of your pet, left in my keeping. A lady
very conveniently left him on my piano, and in his curiosity he jumped
down and broke his neck.’ The above is an extract from a letter I received during a little visit to Washington, last winter...It was an announcement of the death of ‘Toodles’. You don’t know how ‘Toodles’
is? Perhaps well, ‘Toodles’ is a dog, one of the prettiest little dogs that
ever was seen, with white curly hair, soft as silk and eyes bright and
black as beads...he got his name from a funny trick he had of pawing
at the bow of his ribbons, when it slips round to the side of his neck,
just as Toodles does at the end of his play...”. Webb continues the
story in a dark-humor style about the dog he never knew but which
he feels he had known his entire life, creating an extraordinary canine
biography. Unpublished, and worthy of examination. Minor chipping
at bottom of pages with no loss of text, overall very good condition.
Also offered together with SIR SYDNEY LEE (A.L.S.), FRANCIS BRETT
YOUNG (A.L.S.); WILLIAM HOWITT (Ms.S. from one of his books, with
signature affixed at bottom), SIR ARCHIBALD BART ALISON (a CDV
image mounted to a sheet, with signature affixed below), ALFRED DE
MUSSET (signature), N. T. H. BAILEY (A.L.S. regarding a publication),
COUNT AY MUN XAVIER DE MONTEPIN (A.L.S. regarding his works),
and PIERRE-JEAN DE BERANGER (scarce A.L.S.). Together ten pieces
in very good condition.
$150 - 200
590. AUTHORS A fine lot of 20 pieces by prominent authors of
the twentieth-century, each in A.L.S. and T.L.S. format and a response to the editors of the literary magazine The Forum regarding matters ranging from imperialism to religion, written ca.
1920s, and some bearing fine content. Includes: ANDRE MAUROIS, EDGAR WATSON HOWE (torn), ANNE PARRISH, EMILIE
ROSE MACAULEY, PHILIP GUEDELLA, A. HAMILTON GIBBS,
BLAIR NILES, DHAN GOPAL MUKERJI, MARGARET MONTAGUE,
DAVID SMITH MUZZEY (two pieces, one which includes: “Modern
works and plays cater to the craving for exciting and spicy plots.
But marriage is no more a failure than the human stomach is”),
SARAH GERTRUDE MILLIN (3 pieces), WILLIAM MCFEE, CORRA
HARRIS, STEWART EDWARD WHITE (who adds: “I am decidedly
against the Government taking charge of the super power...”),
SAMUEL MERWIN, HAROLD BELL WRIGHT, BARBARA YOUNG.
Condition ranges from good to very good, twenty pieces.
$200 - 300
591. AUTHORS A good group of nine pieces by prominent authors in various formats (noted). Includes: ZANE GREY (check
dated Dec. 17, 1930, boldly engrossed and signed in purple ink);
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER (A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., July 16, 1899, mentioning his poems); P. G. WODEHOUSE (two items, a T.L.S. Oct.
17, 1961, in part: “...I’m glad you like my stuff and that you are
fond of Jeeves. I am hoping to start a new Jeeves novel soon...”,
along with a signature on a small slip); ARCHIBALD MACLEIGH
(A.L.S. July 31, 1976, sending a quotation from one of his poems);
THORNTON BURGESS (signature on a small sheet adding date
Oct. 14, 1950); ROBERT MASCHER (A.Q.S. dated 1986); ARTHUR
C. CLARKE (brief A.N.S. from 1985); JAMES DICKEY (bold signature on a FDC along with those of ARCHIBALD MACLEISH, CARLOS BAKER and others. Nine pieces, very good to fine.
$250 - 350
592. BEAT POETS A great association piece, the coffee table volume Literary San Francisco (New York: City Lights Book and
Harper & Row, 1980), first edition, boldly signed on the front free
endpaper by three of the best known best known poets and writers of the time: ALLEN GINSBERG, LAWRENCE FERLINGHETTI
and NANCY J. PETERS. Literary San Francisco is a heavily illustrated veritable who’s who of the city’s ntoable writers, as such
an excellent reference. With original dust jacket, very good condition.
$300 - 400
593. AUTHORS...AND MORE A vintage autograph book kept by a
boy in Leeds, dated 1926, containing within over 30 autographs
of British authors, heads of states, clergy and others. Of note are
signatures of: RUDYARD KIPLING (mounted), GEORGE BERNARD
SHAW, WILLIAM INGE, HARRY LAUDER, WILFRED GRENFELL
(with an additional T.L.S.), SYBIL THORNDIKE, JOSEPH HOCKING,
LESLIE WEATHERHEAD, WILLIAM H. LAX and others. Most are
single signatures on a page, with some back-to-back. Good condition, exhibiting some wear and toning. Album itself in rough
shape, signatures should be disbound.
$300 - 400
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Artists & Illustrators
594.
FRANK
LLOYD
WRIGHT
(1867-1959)
American architect, on 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. Fine content
T.L.S. on his Taliesan letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Taliesin, Mar. 15, 1952, to
the prominent Czech civil
engineer Dr. J. J. Polivka
disputing a payment and a
presumed stepping over of
boundaries. Lloyd writes, in
his typically un-mincing
style, in part: “...Due to
Aaron Green’s report of
your statement to him that
‘I owed you money’, some
clearing up of our relationship seems imperative and
necessary. To my knowledge, if any money is due it
is the other way around.
Also, the Abey Fellowship
model is a Fellowship affair
paid for by us. I entrusted it to him to deliver to my office in San
Francisco. How it got into your hands is a mystery to me for I never
authorized any such proceeding. The model belongs to The Frank
Lloyd Wright Foundation as a matter of course. What work you have
done upon it without my sanction is questionable. I have not approved it. Questionable also is your retention of the Morris plans
which I loaned you as you wanted the privilege of making an estimate on that job with a view to taking a contract to build it. Perhaps
I am wrong in attributing undue assumptions to you as I have not
seen you for a long time. If so, I will write to thank you and say so.
N.B. It was my understanding in the case of the Bridge that the design being wholly mine...that you would receive an engineer’s fee for
preparing all detailed reinforcing drawings and a superindent’s fee
under construction. Also you, being on the ground, were to do all in
your power to promote the commission to build the bridge...”.
Jaroslav Joseph Polivka (1886-1960) was a civil engineer born in
Prague. In 1946 Polivka began to work with Frank Lloyd Wright collaborating together on several major projects. For Wright’s projects
Polivka performed stress analyses and investigations of specific
building materials. They worked on a total of seven projects, two of
which were built: the Johnson Wax Research Tower, 1946-1951 at
Racine Wisconsin and the Guggenheim Museum, 1946-1959 in New
York. Their other well-known design proposal was the reinforced
concrete Butterfly Bridge at the Southern Crossing of the San Francisco Bay (1949-52), mentioned herein. Clearly the relationship was
not always harmonious, but Polivka continued to work with the famously narcissistic architect until his death in 1959. Signed in full,
one tiny tape repair at middle fold, two staple holes at right margin,
otherwise very good condition with original envelope. $2,000 - 3,000
595. ANDY WARHOL
(1928 - 1987) American artist and the
founder of pop art
who gained instant
notoriety with his depictions of the Campbell soup can and
Brillo boxes. Bold vertical signature at left
of a 5” x 7” print of a
sketch of a woman by
him, part of an invitation to an exhibition
of his work along
with that of Keith Haring, set into a unique
mat of a reprint of
Keith Haring’s words
and sketches and
framed in gilt. Fine
condition, not examined out of frame.
$800 - 1,000
596. ALPHONSE MUCHA
(1860 - 1939) Czech painter
and illustrator famous for
his poster designs and costumes for Sarah Bernhardt.
A leading Art Nouveau
painter and designer. Rare
I.S.P. “Mucha”, 6 1/2” x 9
1/2” b/w, New York, Jan. 17,
1906, a wonderful halflength profile of the artist
seated and bearing a serious countenance inscribed
to a “Madame Raum”. Double-matted and set into an
antique wood frame. Very
good to fine condition.
$1,000 - 1,500
597. 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.
$200 - 300
598. ALEXANDER CALDER (1898 1976) American sculptor most remembered for his invention of the
mobile and stabile. A fine piece, an
original catalog for an exhibition of
Calder’s work titled “Early Work - Rediscovered” at Perls Galleries in New
York City, Nov. 14 - Dec. 23, 1967,
12pp. 9 1/2” square. Boldly signed
“Calder” on the interior cover in dark
pencil, and bearing a pencil sketch
on outside cover of a geometric design, possible a stabile. Fine condition, and uncommon with an original drawing.
$700 - 900
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599. JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1877 - 1960) American painter
and illustrator most remembered for his famous poster, modeled on
himself, of Uncle Sam ordering “I WANT YOU”. Fine content T.L.S. 1p.
4to., New York, Oct. 3, 1929, to an editor of The Forum. In part: “...In
reply to yours of the 30th Sept. that Man is a mere machine, entirely
animated by outside stimuli is to me utterly grotesque, a gargoyle of
an idea. Even Dr. Watson who is quoted as stating that opinion must
in fairness to his publisher except himself from these machines, for
what intelligent publisher could be induced to issue books by a robot
- except as a hoax? If this machine idea were propounded figuratively
as a social criticism of life in America then I would agree but put forth
as an esoteric or philosophical concept of generic Man it is absurd.
The evidence of the opposite is too abundant...”. Boldly signed, small
hole at top left, else very good.
$100 - 150
600. REGINALD MARSH (1898 1954) American painter noted
for his depictions of life in New
York in the 1920s. An original
ink sketch on an 8vo. sheet of
stationery for the R.M.S. Caronia of a woman riding on a
carousel horse. Signed and inscribed at bottom: “for Clement
Schultz from Reginald Marsh on
board RMS Caronia 1949”. Simply matted and ready for framing. Light vertical creases else
fine condition.
$300 - 500
603. 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 check made out to Wright, Norfolk, May
11, 1953, endorsed and signed by him three times on verso: “Frank
Lloyd Wright Deposit to credit of Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Frank Lloyd Wright”. Punch cancels just touch one letter to final signature, very good condition.
$400 - 600
604. ARTISTS A fine
group of four pieces
by prominent artists in
various formats, includes:
SALVADOR
DALI (bold signature
on a postcard image
of his work “Studies of
Horsemen”, ideal for
display), GRANDMA
MOSES (scarce signature on a small sheet);
MAXFIELD PARRISH
(D.S., July 23, 1932, a
check beautifully engrossed and signed in his stylized hand); and
SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE (A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Sept. 17, 1801, social
content). Four items, overall very good condition.
$300 - 400
601. 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.
$300 - 400
602. MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE (1904 - 1971) American documentary photographer best known for her images of Soviet industry
and was the first female war correspondent permitted to work in
combat zones. A spectacular and large photograph, 23” x 17” sepia
image of the airship, U.S.S. Akron emerging from its hangar, signed
at bottom. Several small abrasions at bottom, else very good to fine
condition.
$750 - 1,000
605. CHARLES M. SCHULZ (1922 - 2000) American cartoonist and
creator of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the Peanuts gang.
A superb and very rare piece of original artwork, an 8” x 10” sheet
with eight pencil concept drawings of Schulz’s most famous characters including Snoopy, Lucy and Woodstock with penciled captions
as well. Near fine condition, ideal for display. The first of its kind
that we have seen!
$1,500 - 2,000
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606. ROBERT CRUMB (b. 1943) American artist and illustrator, creator of Mr. Natural and Fritz the Cat, known for his raunchy but wellexecuted comics. A four-volume set of his comics titled The
Complete Crumb (Westlake Village: Fantagraphics, 1987), each individually signed. Volume I is signed on the front free endpaper while
Vols. 2-4 are limited editions and bear bookplates on inside cover
indicating limitation number and signed in pencil by Crumb thereon.
Overall very good condition, four pieces.
$300 - 400
607. MATT GROENING (b. 1954) American
cartoonist,
creator of the notorious trouble-maker
Bart Simpson and
enduring series The
Simpsons. A superb
piece, his classic
oversize volume of
early cartoons The
Big Book of Hell
(New York: Pantheon, 1990) first
edition, bearing on
a free endpaper opposite the title page
a spectacular, huge
sketch of Bart Simpson accomplished
in black marker, inscribed to Meyer and dated 11-24-90. Near fine condition.
$300 - 400
Abner at left to Ted,
in part: “...Here is
the story formerly
known as ‘A LESS
SPECTACULAR ROMANCE
THAN
SAROYAN’S’. I have
worked
damned
hard on it. Short
story writing is
much tougher than
comic
stripping,
but, then, you get paid less for it. You will note that the lady who is
killed is again a Pole. However, in the paragraph following I make it
such a fine thing to have been a Bridgeport Pole than [sic] I am sure
that no Pole with object...I have changed the girl’s name to ‘Bootsie’
because I like that better...It is the story of one who became, in one
fast lie, that most chic of all things, a Van Schuyler, and so the title
is ‘THE FABULOUS VAN SCHUYLER ROMANCE’...”. Signed in pencil
with holograph postscript, very good. Three pieces.
$400 - 500
610. CARTOONISTS
AND ILLUSTRATORS
A good group of nine
items by prominent
cartoonists and illustrators in various formats,
includes:
CHARLES M. SCHULZ
(signature on a FDC
with a sketch of
Snoopy, also signed
by JERRY SCOTT with a sketch of Nancy); FRIZ FRELENG (A.L.S. 1p.
4to., on his personal letterhead in his stylized hand, sending a cell
to a gentleman [not included]); LEROY NEIMAN (signature on a magazine image of his work “In the Pocket”, mounted; GRACE. G. DRAYTON (signature on a small printed photograph), WILLIAM PETER
BLATTY (sketch of a face saying “Boo!” on a 4to. sheet, boldly
signed); ELDON DEDINI (great cartoon of a horned, bearded man executed on a 4to. sheet and stating at top: “Cartoonists are not movie
stars and don’t have photos of themselves!”, boldly signed); PHIL
NEBBELINK (two items, a great sketch of a dog, executed on a green
and a second of a mouse character, also on an index card); and F.
FOX(?), small cartoon. Nine items, very good condition. $300 - 400
608. BOB KANE (1916 - 1998) American artist and cartoonist who
created the masked crime-fighting character “Batman”, later adopted
to various TV and movie franchises. Batman debuted in 1939 in Detective Comics. Kane also created the sidekick Robin and several
memorable villains, including The Joker, The Penguin and The Riddler. A great pair of original drawings, each on a 3” x 5” card! The
first is Kane’s most famous creation, Batman, drawn in blue in profile
titled “Bats Wishes”and signed beneath adding date 1993. Along
with Robin, a head and shoulders sketch in marker also dated 1993.
Matted together with a brass plaque and ready to frame. Very good
condition.
$300 - 400
609. CHARLES SCHULZ AND OTHER CARTOONISTS (1922 - 2000)
American cartoonist and creator of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the
rest of the Peanuts gang. An original signed marker drawing of
Snoopy, executed on a Christmas FDC canceled Bethlehem, Nov. 9,
1964, fine condition. Along with FRIZ FRELENG, a great original
black marker drawing of The Pink Panther’s head, executed on a FDC
honoring Cole Porter, canceled Peru, IN, June 8, 1991 and additionally signed by HENRY MANCINI. Together with AL CAPP, fine content T.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], on his personal letterhead with Li’l
611. CARTOONISTS A superb cartoon piece, four original sketches
of beloved characters - no names needed! - all on a single 5” x 6”
blue sheet by CHARLES M. SCHULZ, FRIZ FRELENG, MORT WALKER
and WALTER LANTZ. Near fine, ideal for framing.
$300 - 400
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Composers & Musicians
612.
SERGE
PROKOFIEV (1891 1953) Russian composer of Peter and
the Wolf, music for
the Sergei Eisenstein films Alexander Nevsky and Ivan
the Terrible, and
numerous operas,
ballets and concertos. Superb and rare
A.M.Q.S. penned on
an 8vo sheet, being
one measure from
his famous “Classical
Symphony”
signed: “Gavotte,
Op. 25 Serge Prokofiev 1930”. One light foxed spot well clear of text,
else near fine condition and ideal for display.
$1,500 - 2,000
613. GLENN GOULD
(1932 - 1982) Canadian pianist, a child
prodigy made worldfamous
by
his
recording of Bach’s
Goldberg Variations,
later played with the
New York and Berlin
philharmonic orchestras. Scarce bold autograph on a small
album page adding
date 1959. A bit
closely-cut at right,
the slightest of toning at right, else very
good condition and ideal for display.
616. ENRICO CARUSO Unusual, fine S.P. “Enrico Caruso” 5” x 3”
sepia image showing the great tenor five times seated at a table facing himself. Boldly signed. Matted and framed and in fine condition.
$500 - 700
617. VINCENT D’INDY (1851-1931) French composer and pupil of
Cesar Franck, the author of pieces in many genres as well as the influential “Cours de Composition”. A.L.S. 2pp. sm. 8vo., [n.p.], May 8,
[n.y.], in French on mourning letterhead to “My Dear Enoch”, in part:
“...I have here the harmonium pieces of [Cesar] Franck which you entrusted to me and which I support. In reality, they...are not a capital
manifestation of the master’s genius...The first (No. 4) is like a
sketch of the little chorus...of ‘Vauvier’...”. Finely penned, tape remnants to verso not affecting text, very good condition. $200 - 300
$1,000 - 1,200
614. JULES MASSENET
(1842 - 1912) French composer of operas, concertos
and ballets whose works include Manon, Sapho, and
Don Quichotte. A superb
A.M.Q.S., “Massenet” 1p.
8vo., [n.p.] Jan. 1907 quoting four of his operas including “Manon”, “Werther”,
“Thais”, and “Ariane.” Light
to moderate toning, else
very good condition. Matted
and framed with an image
of Massenet. $ 800 - 1,000
615. ENRICO CARUSO
(1873 - 1921) Italian tenor,
very possibly the greatest of
all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such
as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. Beautiful bold signature on a postcard montage showing him in various roles including
Rigoletto, signed diagonally adding date 1901. Contrast a bit dark,
otherwise very good condition.
$200 - 300
618. LEOS JANACEK (1854-1928) Czech composer whose compositions were inspired by the Slavic folk music tradition, chiefly remembered for his symphonic poem Sinfonietta. A.D.S. 2pp. legal
folio, two notes regarding protocol on both sides of a single sheet,
dated Nov. 23, 1887 and Dec. 17, 1887 respectively. The first reads,
in part: ‘...Requests for providing or increasing state scholarships
will be accepted by conservatory management until 15 December.
Requests for regional scholarships will have the same validity as
state scholarships...”. Boldly penned and signed by Janacek along
with numerous other signatures, probably composers. The second
note reads, in part: “...There will be a conference at 19 December
1887...”. Very good.
$200 - 300
619. DMITRI KABALEVSKY (1904 - 1987) Russian composer
renowned for his children’s music. Fine content A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.,
[n.p.], July 1, 1971, in Russian to the editor of a music publication, in
part: “...What numbers will be assigned to the volumes of piano compositions? If the two volumes which are being prepared...are going
to be entitled ‘Compositions for the Piano,’ they must be numbered
as Volume 2 (the 1st and 2nd Concerts and Schubert’s Fantasy) and
Volume 3 (the 3rd Concert and Rhapsody), since one volume of the
‘Compositions for the Piano’ has already been published...Shouldn’t
we put the name of the composer in the beginning of the 3rd Concert?
There is no name at the beginning of the Rhapsody! If we decide to
add the name of the composer, apparently it must be done in a manner consistent with the rest, I.e. in both languages: D. Kabalevsky,
Op. 50 (1952)...”. Boldly written and very good.
$250 - 350
620. DMITRY KABELEVSKY (1904 - 1987) Russian composer of operas and patriotic music, later a music educator of an innovative and
popular method for teaching children. Fine A.M.Q.S. penned on a
small square sheet in bright purple, two boldly penned bars from an
unidentified composition. Mounted beneath a portrait photograph
and ready to frame. Very good to fine condition.
$400 - 500
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621. ANATOLY LIADOV (1855-1914) Russian composer and conductor. He also taught at the Moscow Conservatory, where he named
among his pupils Serge Prokofiev. Superb A.M.Q.S. penned on a gray
photographer’s mount measuring 12 1/2” x 7”. To the right of a
mounted S.P., 3” x 5” sepia real-photo postcard of the composer in
a seated pose, Liadov adds nine double bars, treble and bass clef,
from a work he identifies in Cyrillic, Dec. 14, 1913. Photo is a bit silvered; else the piece is in fine condition.
$500 - 600
622. PIETRO MASCAGNI (1863 - 1945) Italian composer and director of the La Scala, composer of the one-act opera Cavalleria rusticana. Fine A.D.S. 1p. 8 1/2” x 13 1/2”, May 14, 1898, a
partly-printed broadside program for a concert at the Liceo Musicale
Rossini in which Mascagni notes that the selections shall include
works by Brahms, Gluck and Scarlatti, and boldly signed at bottom
as Director. Near fine, a great item for display.
$200 - 300
623. (METROPOLITAN OPERA) A superb collection of 26 signatures
of some the Metropolitan Opera’s greats, penned on two tall. 4to.
sheets that were signed no doubt during a performance in the
1900s. Includes beautiful signatures (in order): JOHANNA GUDSKI,
ENRICO CARUSO, FRANCIS ALDA, RICCARDO MARTIN, LUCREZIA
BORI, PASQUALE AMATA, GIORGIO POLACCO, LOUISE HOMER,
OTTO GORLITZ, EMMY DESTINN, JACQUES URLUS, DINK GILLY
and GUILIO GATTI-CASAZZA. The other bears signatures of:
GERALDINE FERRAR, ARTURO TOSCANINI, ANDRES DE SEGUROLA, ALBERT REISS, MARGARETE MATZENHAUER, ALFRED
HERTZ, BASIL RUYSDAEL, WALTER DAMROSCH, CARL FRANZEN
[?], LEON ROTHIER, FRIEDA HEMPELand others. Beautifully matted
in red and presented in a gilt frame with a vintage photograph of
the Met. Very good to fine condition.
$600 - 800
624. GIACOMO MEYERBEER (1791 - 1864) German opera composer
and Director of the Royal Opera in Berlin, his works were in the ornate
style of the great French composers of the time and were widely acclaimed. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.d., n.d.], in French to a friend, in part: ‘...I
am very ashamed to have missed our appointment...But the meeting at
the Conservatory lasted until two o’clock, and it was impossible to leave
before it was over. Would you be kind and indulgent enough to forgive
me and to permit me to come to see you on Friday morning?...”. Very
good.
$150 - 200
625. CARL ORFF (1895-1982) German composer chiefly remembered
for his oratorio Carmina Burana and his influential method of music education for children. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Breitbunn, Chiemsee, Sept. 16,
1960, to Mrs. Hans in German, in part: “...Very cordial thanks for your
kind words...Today is my 1st so-called holiday...A hectic summer slipped
away...I had too much work to do and now winter is on its way again.
On Oct. 16th Suse Bohm will put on a children’s dance and music performance at the Munich Studio Theater. The children use the Orff Schulwerk method exclusively. On Dec. 11 in Stuttgart, the premiere of my
Christmas play Ludus de Nato Infante Mirifens will take place...”. Suse
Bohm was a publisher of Orff’s method. Two punch holes at left margin
cost a couple words of text, else very good condition.
$150 - 200
626. GIACOMO PUCCINI (1858 - 1924) Italian operatic composer
whose works include La Boheme, Tosca and Madame Butterfly. Brief
A.N.S. on both sides of his personal calling card, Naples, Jan. 21,
1894, in full: “Please give Signor Ponno, bearer of this note, two
places and the relevant printed documents. G. Puccini”. Signature
accomplished on the recto, fine.
$300 - 400
627. GIACOMO PUCCINI Brief A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Torre Del Lago, Aug.
22, 1901, to Eduardo Weil in Milan, not translated but mentioning
needing eight units of something pertaining to electricity immediately. Boldly penned in his typically hurried hand. Light offsetting to
extreme edges from previous framing, lightly affecting end of signature, weakened central fold, still very good.
$300 - 400
628. CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS (1835 - 1921) French composer of operas, symphonies and chamber music, his works include Samson
and Delilah and Danse Macabre. Very charming and scarce A.M.Q.S.
penned on a 5” x 3” sheet, three measures from his famous composition Le Deluge, to which Saint-Saens has added, to his image undoubtedly affixed by the collector, a sketch of himself as a fish in a
“flood” of water! Signed at bottom adding date 1906, mounted. Very
good condition, and quite possibly the most unusual Saint-Saens
quote one could find!
$350 - 450
629. 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
630. PIANISTS AND STRING PLAYERS A fine lot of 11 autographs by
famed musicians, in various formats (noted). Includes: FRITZ KREISLER
(signature on album sheet); YEHUDI MENUHIN (signed color postcard
portrait); ALFRED CORTOT (A.L.S. Apr. 4, 1921, thanking a woman for
her letter); LOUIS KENTER (bold signature on a 3” x 5” sheet taken from
an album with partial signatures on verso); ERICA MORINI(signature
on a small sheet); JULIUS KATCHEN (signature on a small sheet); CARLOS MONTOYA (sentiment and signature on a small sheet); ZINO
FRANCESCATTI (signature on a small album page); FRANCO GULLI
(signature in marker on a 3” x 5” card), JANOS STARKER (signature on
a 3” x 5” card) and NATHAN MILSTEIN (signature on a program from
a performance in Budapest, 1933, additionally signed by pianist JAKAB
GIMPEL. Eleven pieces, very good condition.
$100 - 150
631. COMPOSERS AND MUSICIANS A good group of 11 pieces by contemporary and vintage composers and musicians in various formats, includes: ARTUR SCHNABEL (brief A.L.S. dated Melbourne, May 18, 1939,
sending a remembrance, with original envelope; RICHARD RODGERS
(typed D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.d.], a page from a contract with Roy Productions,
boldly signed); OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN (signature on a small card, his return address mounted beneath clear of signature); EUBIE BLAKE (A.L.S.
Feb. 11, 1975, 1p. 4to., on his personal letterhead sending thanks to a
woman for candy); VICTOR HERBERT (signature on a receipt, 1p. 4to., for
“music furnished at William Grove Park...July 5...1908”); CARL PERKINS
(signature on a small card along with an embossed guitar pick); MARVIN
HAMLISCH (signature on a FDC honoring George M. Cohan); JOHANN
CHRISTOPH LAUTERBACH (note in German penned on his calling card
from 1895, not signed, with original envelope); ERNEST JEDLICHKA (brief
note with A.M.Q.S., penned on a small 8vo. sheet adding date 1897); JAY
LIVINGSTON (T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Mar. 30, 1949, to Johnny Green, sending
thanks and congratulating him on his Oscar); and two others not identified
by us. Overall very good condition, 11 pieces.
$300 - 500
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Entertainment & Sports
“‘Willie’ darling Loads of love to you
from Jean”
632. JEAN HARLOW (1911 - 1937) Sex symbol of
1930’s who established stardom and initiated a nationwide craze for platinum-blonde hair with Hell’s Angels
(1930). Died of uremic poisoning during filming of
Saratoga. An exquisite oversize I.S.P. 10” x 13” b/w, an
image of the glamorous star by Walters Studio inscribed
at bottom right corner: “‘Willie’ darling - Loads of love
to you from Jean” in brown ink. “Willie” is believed to
be director William Wyler. Very slightly trimmed, very
light discoloration at right of her face and a small scuff
at bottom right corner, clear of signature. Overall very
good condition and of the utmost rarity. $4,000 - 5,000
633. MARILYN MONROE (1926 - 1962) American actress who became a world-renowned “sex symbol” following her roles in “Some Like It Hot” and “The Seven
Year Itch”. She died of a barbiturate overdose under
questionable circumstances. Superb I.S.P. 10” x 8”
b/w, a great publicity shot for the beloved film “How
to Marry a Millionaire”. Inscribed at left and signed.
Contrast just a bit dark, near fine condition.
$4,000 - 5,000
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634. SARAH BERNHARDT (1844 - 1923) French stage actress known for her remarkable voice, emotional
acting, and controversial private life. A fine archive of material, includes five A.Ls.S. with two holograph
envelopes, a fine cabinet format S.P. and a signed programme for a concert. The A.Ls.S., each 3pp.-4pp.
small. 8vo. on her typical black-bordered letterhead, are undated but postmarks indicate ca. 1884. They
are penned to two different correspondents in Bernhardt’s typically sprawling hand; they remain untranslated but contain social content and should be researched further. The S.P. is an exquisite Sarony image
showing Bernhardt in a dreamy bust pose, signed at top adding date 1880, ex. historian Charles Burnham,
with his collector’s stamp affixed to verso. Two rusted round paper clip impressions lightly intrude upon
signature, else near fine condition. Along with a one-page programme for a concert held on board a
steamer, June 27, 1911, boldly signed on verso. Very good condition, nine pieces.
$1,200 - 1,500
635. FOR LOVE OF THE GAME: HONUS WAGNER PROMISES TO RETURN A BASKETBALL!
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. The cover is also official letterhead of Wagner’s garage, mailed with a 2-cent Washington stamp cancelled in Carnegie, PA on January 13, 1911. The stamp cancel makes the letter all
the more charming, since even the great batsman and base-runner was prone to
the common mistake of forgetting the New Year in early January! 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.
Wagner’s letter testifies to what American sport once was and what it could be
again. 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. However, all holographic writing remains intact.
$3,000 - 4,000
“...Wagner purposely let ball hit the ground...”
636. (HONUS WAGNER) WILLIAM J. KLEM (1874 - 1951) National League umpire from 1905
to 1941, overseeing 18 World Series. Klem was one of the originators of the use of arm signals
to indicate his calls, and he is considered the “Father” of baseball umpires. He was also one of
the pallbearers at Babe Ruth’s funeral. Extremely fine content A.L.S. “W. J. Klem” 1p. 8vo. Pittsburgh, May 30, 1911 to T. J. Lynch, President of the National League concerning a protested
call involving Honus Wagner. Klem writes, in full: “Having been informed of protest concerning
this morning’s game, am herewith describing play in detail. In the 8th Ing. with runner of 1st
and one out, Archer hit a fly ball to Wagner who purposely let ball hit the ground; the ball in
passing, touching one of his hands, he then threw ball to 1st, both runners being on, the bag[s]
were touched. Mr. Doyle went over when I saw Archer leave bag, I went and informed Mr. Doyle
that base runner was out. At the same time, Mgr. Clark came in to protest decision, Archer
having walked off. The bag was touched with the ball. Mgr. Clark claimed both out and I allowed
it.”. Light horizontal fold, else fine condition.
$1,000 - 1,500
637. BUD ABBOTT AND LOU COSTELLO Their bold pencil signatures on a United Service Organizations postcard measuring 5 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Near fine condition, ideal for display.
$250 - 350
638. LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND NAT KING COLE Two items by iconic performers, the first
LOUIS ARMSTRONG, signature and inscription on a small sheet: “To Urstula Barry from
Satchmo Louis Armstrong”. Affixed with tape to a vintage album page with note at bottom reading Feb. ‘69. Tape clear of signature, very good. Along with NAT KING COLE, hurried signature
in blue ink on the cover of small program for a performance at The Sands in Las Vegas, ca.
1950s. Folded, very good. Two pieces.
$250 - 350
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639. JOSEPHINE BAKER (1906 1975) Black American entertainer and a European sensation, a controversial figure of
her time renowned for her jazz
singing, dancing and extravagant costumes. Very fine vintage S.P. 4” x 6” sepia, a
seductive head and shoulders
image boldly signed at bottom
adding date 1929. Beautifully
presented with a vintage postcard image of Baker in a man’s
suit, set in silvered mat in a
carved silver gilt frame. A bit of
smearing to signature, else near
fine. Not examined out of
frame.
$600 - 700
644. JACK DEMPSEY (1895 - 1983) “Manassa Mauler”, American
boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time.
Two items, the first a T.L.S. on his vibrant “Jack Dempsey’s” Broadway Bar and lounge letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Aug. 23, 1939,
sending thanks. Mounting traces to corners and top edge, overall
very good. Along with a bold signature penned on the verso of a
gentleman’s business card, with rusted paper clip impression and
mounting traces. Two items.
$100 - 150
640. JOHN BARRYMORE (1882
- 1942) American actor, possibly
the most talented of the century. His finest works included Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Svengali,
among a host of others. Fine vintage S.P. 4” x 6” sepia, a real photo
postcard showing the dapper actor in a three-quarters pose. Signed
at bottom margin, very good condition.
$300 - 400
646. WALT 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. His
signature “Walt Disney” on
a 3” x 5” slip of hotel letterhead. Closely cut at
bottom, slight blur to portion of signature from exposure to moisture, else fine condition.
$700 - 900
645. 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. Bold vintage autograph accomplished
on a small yellow album page. Obtained in person by an intrepid
young collector as he troved the celebrity hotspots in NYC during
the 1940s and 1950s gathering autographs of notables in all areas!
Fine.
$200 - 300
641. THE BEATLES A neat
item, a coat check ticket measuring 2 1/4” x 2 1/2”, no venue
noted but stamped “Doncaster
Corporation Cloak Room”,
signed on the verso by three
Beatles: PAUL MCCARTNEY,
GEORGE
HARRISON
and
RINGO STARR. Prominent fold
and a bit of wear as imagined,
very
good
condition.
$700 - 900
642. PETE BEST (b. 1941) British
musician best remembered as the
first drummer for The Beatles.
Fine signed lithograph 15” x 10”
(sight), a print of an early image
of the Beatles playing at the legendary Cavern Club, with Best plainly in view on the drums. Best boldly signs
in marker across his bass drum. Limited edition 331/1500, framed with a
small piece of brick from the Club, fine.
$75 - 100
643. LON CHANEY (1906 - 1973) American horror
film star, remembered for his role in The Wolfman
and as “Lenny” in Of Mice and Men. A superb item,
an original studio script for the famous film The Wolf
Man, Oct. 9, 1941, being 136pp. long and bearing
the original cover. On the cover, Chaney has signed
in pencil: “Luck Phil Lon Chaney”, and again on the
third page, very late in life: “Luck Phil Lon Chaney
1971”. Additionally signed twice by the screenplay’s
author CURT SIODMAK. The Wolf Man premiered
in 1941 starring Claude Rains, Bela Lugosi and many other notable actors
in addition to Chaney. Curt Siodmak (1902-2000) was a novelist and
screenwriter who wrote a number of horror and science fiction stories
adapted into films and whose name was established by this particular
film. Cover quite chipped and fragile, signature contrast a tad dark. Interior pages in very good to fine condition. A rare find.
$800 - 1,200
647. CLARK GABLE (1901 1960) American film actor
known for his portrayal of rough,
romantic heroes, most notably in
Gone With the Wind. Fine vintage
I.S.P. 8” x 10” sepia, showing a
smiling Gable in military uniform
ca. 1940s. Inscribed at bottom:
“To Radio Center Gratefully
Clark Gable”. Central, somewhat
prominent crease, pin holes to
corners, signature in a darker
portion, otherwise good condition.
$500 - 600
648. CARY GRANT (1904 - 1986) English actor
who often played the suave gentleman in light
comedies. A.L.S. on his correspondence card, 1p.
sm. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], to Carol, in part: “...Such wonderful news! Congratulations dear Carol...to your
proud husband and particularly to that clever fortunate little David Bruce for being born of such fine
parents!...”. Along with an A.L.S. from “Cookie” on
the verso of a postcard to the same correspondent,
sending social news with Grant adding at conclusion: “Much love Carol! Cary Grant”. Two pieces,
very good.
$200 - 300
649. WOODY GUTHRIE (1912 - 1967) American
song writer and musician, considered the “Father
of American Folk music”, best known for his masterpiece, “This Land Is Your Land.” Typed D.S. signed twice with holograph emendations, 4pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], a Songwriters contract
selling 100% of the rights to his song “Pasture’s Plenty” to People’s
Songs, Inc., with details filled-in by Guthrie, including his home address in Brooklyn. Light toning, otherwise very good. $600 - 800
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650. WOODY GUTHRIE
Typed D.S., 4pp., 4to.,
New York City, [n.d. but
circa 1945], in which
Guthrie signing over the
rights to his song Union
Burying Ground to People’s Songs, Inc. People’s Songs was a label
and
organization
formed by Pete Seeger
in 1945 to distribute
American folk music,
and
Union
Burying
Ground was a folk song
written by Guthrie for
his album Struggle.
Guthrie wrote all the
songs
on
Struggle
specifically to highlight
the struggles of working-class people; he
dedicated the album to
his wife and Pete
Seeger. Guthrie signs twice, all with “Woody Guthrie” in black ink.
Age toned, else fine.
$600 - 800
651. WILLIAM S. HART (1872 - 1946) American actor and a hero of
the silent westerns, including “Gunfighter” and “Wild Bill Hickok”. Excellent vintage I.S.P. 8” x 10” sepia, a great close-up in character
showing Hart glaring at the camera with pistol in hand. Nicely
signed, with part of his last name in a darker area, otherwise fine.
$150 - 200
652. GEORGE HARRISON GOLD RECORD GEORGE HARRISON
(1943-2001) British musician, a lead guitarist for The Beatles. A neat
relic, a gold record for his album Cloud Nine on Dark Horse Records
issued to commemorate the sale of more than 50,000 units in Sweden, 1987. Set into a velvet mat and frame, no glass. Should be reframed, fine condition.
$300 - 400
Katharine Hepburn’s copy of Gone With
the Wind - she would be denied the film
role for being “box office poison”!
653. KATHARINE HEPBURN (1909 - 2003) American actress and Academy Award winner who was perfect playing opposite co-star Spencer
Tracy. Important signed book, Hepburn’s copy of Margaret Mitchell’s
classic novel Gone With the Wind (New York: The MacMillan Co., 1936),
Sept., 1936, bearing her rare, carefully-penned full ownership signature
on the front flyleaf: “Katharine Houghton Hepburn Hartford November
1936”. Spine chipped at top and bottom, cover bears some wear and a
few minor stains, spine quite loose yet signed page and interior remain
very good; clearly a much-read book. Hepburn and Gone With the Wind
are forever tied. In July, 1936 the film rights were purchased for the unheard-of sum of $50,000 and leading lady Hepburn no doubt purchased
and carefully read this book in preparation for a shot at a starring role
as Scarlet O’Hara in the massive production. What resulted was perhaps
the low point in Hepburn’s career: she lost out to a young British actress
named Vivien Leigh when Selznick passed on Hepburn because she was
“hated by the public at the time” and “lacked the sex qualities”. At the
same time an exhibitor publication branded her “box office poison”. Of
course, Hepburn recovered from this major setback and continued in a
career that in the views of many far exceeded that of her rival Vivien
Leigh. An important piece of Hollywood history!
$1,000 - 1,500
“I DO NOT SIGN PHOTOS. I DO NOT LIKE
TO SEE MYSELF AGE...”
654. KATHARINE HEPBURN (1909-2003)
American actress and Academy Award
winner who was perfect playing opposite
co-star Spencer Tracy. A fine archive of 30
T.Ls.S. from 1994-1995, each 1p. 8vo.
and penned on her personal letterhead.
Hepburn writes brief responses to fan
mail, with some truly snappy commentary
that beg the question of what on earth
the fan asked of her! Of note are the following quips from different letters: “...She
was a bitch to work with and only did
once. I told the cast to go home if she
came back...I DO NOT SIGN PHOTOS. I
DO NOT LIKE TO SEE MYSELF AGE...Yes - I
miss my Spence - He was the best...Be
yourself - do not listen to that shit...Jimmy
Stewart was one of my favorite actors as well. HIS WIFE WAS A
DOLL...No I did not see that film. Save your money and work your tail
off...”, and perhaps the best: “...I do not buy all that about Joan Crawford - Those kids were spoiled...”! Each boldly signed in black in and
in fine condition. A great dealer’s lot.
$700 - 900
655. HOLE Fine S.P. 10” x 12” color, a printed image of the band from
their heyday in the early 1990s, boldly signed by each and set into a
custom acrylic box titled “Hole” in green ink. Fine condition. $150 - 200
656. 500 HOME RUN
CLUB Superb signed
poster, measures 28”
square and bearing the
images of eleven 500
Home Run Club members and signed by
each on his respective
image. Includes: TED
WILLIAMS,
REGGIE
JACKSON,
HANK
AARON,
EDDIE
MATTHEWS, WILLIE
MCCOVEY,
ERNIE
BANKS, EDDIE MURRAY, WILLIE MAYS,
HARMON KILLEBREW,
PETE ROSE and MIKE SCHMIDT. Fine condition, framed and ideal
for display. Fine condition.
$500 - 600
657. VIVIEN LEIGH (1913 - 1967) English film actress best known
for her Academy Award-winning role as Scarlett in “Gone With the
Wind”. Vintage I.S.P. 5” x 7” b/w, a side profile pose of Leigh, boldly
inscribed at bottom blank margin: “John de Mola All best wishes
Vivien Leigh”. Mounting traces to verso, otherwise very good.
$200 - 300
658. VIVIEN LEIGH Vintage S.P. 5” x 7” b/w, a portrait of Leigh looking dreamily into the distance. Signature and sentiment at top right,
mounting traces to verso, very good.
$200 - 300
659. MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995) Yankee Hall of Famer who hit
536 home runs and was a Triple Crown winner and three-time M.V.P.
Great signed ball, an official American League ball boldly signed on
the sweet spot. With James Spence authentication sticker, fine condition.
$200 - 300
660. GROUCHO MARX (1890-1977) American comedian and film
star with his brothers, famous for his ad-lib insults on and off screen.
S.P. 8 x 10” b/w photo of an older Marx from waist-up from the
What’s My Line days holding one of his signature cigars. Signed
“Groucho” at upper left. Fine condition.
$300 - 400
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661. HARPO MARX (1888 - 1964) American film comedian, the
“silent” member of the Marx Brothers. Fine and rare vintage I.S.P. 5” x
7” sepia (sight), a great shot showing the wide-eyed comedian seated
on a staircase. Boldly inscribed at top: “To Marguerite who must be
lovely to be married to Lou. Harpo Dec. 26 —-7”. Matted in velvet and
framed, very good condition, not examined out of frame. $400 - 500
662. HELEN WILLS MOODY (1905-1998) Famed American tennis
player who was ranked in the world’s top ten for numerous years,
achieving World No. 1 nine times as well. A.L.S. “Helen Wills” 1p. sm.
8vo., [n.p., n.d. but ca. 1920s], to the editor of the literary magazine
The Forum, in part: “...I am just leaving for a short trip to Honolulu...I
have no time to write a letter upon ‘Are we happier than our grandmothers?’. But if it isn’t too late, I can do it when I return...”. Fine.
$100 - 150
663. FRANK MORGAN (1890 - 1949) A leading character actor for
MGM during the 1930’s, Morgan is best remembered for his title
role in The Wizard of Oz in the film of the same name. Scarce bold
signature on a small card, adding “The Oz” at bottom. Moderate offsetting which can easily be matted-out, very good.
$300 - 400
664. 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”. Bold signature and inscription on the face of a FDC honoring
Canada, no cancellation. In full: “To John Best Wishes Elvis Presley”.
Regrettably there is a repaired tear through the inscription, lightly
affecting signature. Overall good.
$300 - 400
665. ID CARDS OF EMPLOYEES FOR AN ELVIS PRESLEY CONCERT
ELVIS PRESLEY A great group of four copies of ID cards of security
guards for Elvis’ appearance at the Hotel International in Las Vegas,
including one of Elvis himself who is noted as “Chief of Security”!
Along with an original member pass to the show and a vintage oversize button. Six pieces, very good condition.
$150 - 200
670. JOHN WAYNE
(1907 - 1979) American film star, “The
Duke” embodied the
all-American hero in
dozens of westerns
and battle pictures. A
superb I.S.P. 9” x 8”
b/w Warner Brothers
promotional still from
his 1972 film, The
Cowboys
showing
Wayne with child-actor
Clay O’Brien (as Hardy
Fimps) and inscribed
to him: “My favorite Co
Star
John
Wayne”
Wayne also underlines O’Brien’s name in the caption. Minor marginal
wear and light toning at bottom left not affecting signature, else fine
condition.
$800 - 1,000
671. JOHN WAYNE Fine vintage
I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a printed
image showing Wayne in role in
his later years, boldly inscribed at
left: “Bob Good Luck John Wayne”.
Fine condition.
$600 - 800
672. ORSON WELLES (19151989) American film actor, director
and
producer
most
remembered for his monumental
Citizen Kane and his War of the
Worlds radio broadcast. T.L.S. 1p.
8vo., [n.p., n.d.], in brown typescript to Miss Patrick, in part:
“...Thank you for sending me the
synopsis of THE KING’S CHILDREN. It sounds...interesting and
I would be happy to see your script. I’m leaving for Mexico...and
don’t expect to be back in California before the end of the month so
I won’t be able to see you during your visit here. But do send me
your screenplay...”. Boldly signed in matching brown fountain ink,
fine condition.
$200 - 300
666. JACKIE ROBINSON
(1919 - 1972) Baseball Hall of
Famer who broke the “color
barrier”, Robinson had 1,518
hits and 137 home runs in his
ten year career with the
Dodgers. A superb piece, an
original 1949 Dodgers yearbook from the second year of
Robinson’s career, boldly
signed in bright blue ink on
two separate pages within.
The first signature is accomplished on the page bearing
Robinson’s biography and
record, while the second is
penned on a montage image
of infielders. Near fine condition. Obtained in person by a
young autograph collector.
$700 - 900
667. PAUL ROBESON (1898 - 1976) American actor and singer. The
son of a former slave, Robeson excelled on Broadway in such productions as Emperor Jones, Porgy and Bess, and Othello. A superb
association piece, his LP, Robeson Sings (Subscriber’s edition, No.
6022) signed “Paul Robeson” on the verso. Minor creases, and rubbing with minor chips to edges of cover, else very good. $200 - 300
668. FRANK SINATRA (1915-1998) American singer and actor and
a widely-popular sensation during his entire fifty year career. An
oversize menu from the Chase Club in St. Louis, measures 11” x 14”
and bearing an image of Sinatra, who presumable performed there,
on verso. Inscribed beneath portrait to George and signed in green
ink. Central fold which is deeper on the cover than on verso, light
wear, overall very good condition. Ca. early 1950s.
$300 - 400
669. FRANCOIS TRUFFAULT (1932-1984) Influential French filmmaker and a founder of the New Wave movement, he directed the
classic movies The 400 Blows and Jules et Jim. T.L.S. 1p. tall 4to.,
Paris, Mar. 17, 1981, in French to Stanley, in part: “...sadly, I received
only one copy of Bazin’s book. Next week I am beginning work on a
new film, The Woman Next Door...”. The Woman Next Door (La
Femme d’a Cote) was released in 1981 and starred legendary French
actor Gerard Depardieu. Repaired fold tear at right edge, with original envelope.
$200 - 300
673. TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002) Baseball Hall of Famer whose career with the Red Sox included 2,654 hits, 532 home runs and 1,839
RBI’s. He hit over .300 in 17 years of his 18 year career. Fine signed
ball, and official American League ball boldly signed on the sweet
spot. With COA from Upper Deck Sports, presented in a green velvet
bag and box. A couple of light spots near signature, otherwise very
good condition.
$200 - 300
674. NATALIE WOOD (1938 - 1981) American actress, star in West
Side Story and Rebel Without a Cause. Fine bold signature on a small
sheet, nicely matted with an image of the star on stage. Fine condition, ready to frame.
$150 - 200
675. ED WYNN (1886 - 1966) American comedian originally with
Ziegfeld’s Follies and later became known as “Texaco’s Fire Chief”.
Superb and rare oversize vintage I.S.P. 14” x 10” sepia, a van
Damme Studio shot of Wynn in a comic pose, inscribed at top: “To
Mother from Sonny Ed Ed. Wynn”. Top left corner bears minor
crease, one ding at top middle, else very good to fine. Matted and
ready to frame.
$300 - 400
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681. RESERVOIR DOGS A great piece of movie memorabilia, an incredible oversize color posted for the famed Quentin Tarantino film
Reservoir Dogs, measures 45” x 60”, and signed by eight cast members: HARVEY KEITEL, STEVE BUSCEMI, STEVEN WRIGHT, TIM
ROTH, CHRIS PENN, MICHAEL MADSEN, EDDIE BUNKER,
LAWRENCE TIERNEY as well as director QUENTIN TARANTINO.
Reservoir Dogs, a relentlessly random and violent tale about a botched
diamond heist, was Tarantino’s first film. It was released in 1992 and
immediately became a cult hit, establishing the director as a star in
the world of independent film. Folds with a few splits at middle, otherwise very good condition and excellent for display. $300 - 400
676. VINTAGE COUNTRY AND WESTERN AUTOGRAPH ALBUM A
great piece of Country and Western music history, a small zippered
autograph album belonging to “Phyllis” containing over 60 signatures of stars from the past and present. Includes: HANK WILLIAMS,
AUDREY WILLIAMS, HELEN CARTER, JUNE CARTER, ANITA
CARTER, FRANKIE KAY, FLOYD ROBINSON, DON WINTER, MARTY
ROBINSON, DUSTY LANING, BILLY STEWART, JIMMY DICKENS,
GRANT TURNER, GORDON TERRY, LAZY JIM DAY, RUSTY GABBARD, CAL STARR, BARBARA STARR, MARVIN RAINWATER, JACK
BRADSHAW, ROD BRADFIELD, ANNIE LOU, HANK THOMPSON,
JIMMY RIDDLE, SMITTY GATLIN, BOBBY CLARK, DOTTIE FERGUSON, SONNIE WILSON, LEFTY FRIZZELL, BILLY BYRD, ERNEST
TUBB and many more. Along with two vintage ticket stubs for a performance by Hank Williams at the famed Grand Ole Opry. Overall
$800-1,000
677. ENTERTAINMENT AUTOGRAPH BOOK A good vintage autograph album, oblong 12mo. bound in faux snakeskin leatherette containing the autographs of JACK HALEY, CLARK GABLE, BENNY
GOODMAN, SHIRLEY TEMPLE (very young example) KEN MAYNARD,
SONJA HENIE, CLAIRE TREVOR, BASIL RATHBONE, NORMA SHERER,
FRANK MITCHELL HERMAN BING, MONA BARRIE, GILBERT
ROLAND, CLAIRE TREVOR, JAMES DUNN, MARILYN KNOWLDEN
(Young, “Love Marilynne Knowldon”CONSTANCE BENNETT, WILLIAM
AUSTIN, GENE RAYMOND, WALTER KING, RAYMOND WALBURN,
JACK DURANT, DIXIE LEE, JOHN BOLES, FRANK MITCHELL, JACK
DONAHUE, BETTY FURNESS, ANITA LOUISE, RUSSELL HARDIE, KEN
MAYNARD, and many others. Overall condition very good to fine condition.
$300 - 500
678. COMEDIANS A group of six vintage autographs by famed comedians on album sheets, in part: GEORGE BURNS and GRACIE ALLEN
in pencil on the same sheet; LUCILLE BALL (pencil); JOE BESSER (in
green ink adding a sketch reading “Not so Fast”); PHYLLIS DILLER
(adding a sketch), and JIM BACKUS. Light mounting remains to a couple, otherwise very good.
$150 - 200
679. SPORTS GREATS A neat pair of vintage sports items, the first an
S.P. 7” x 11” mounted to 11” x 9”, the classic image of “The Four Horsemen of Notre Dame” on their steeds, signed by three: DON MILLER,
ELMER LAYDEN and HARRY STUHLDREYER. Jim Crowley’s name
docketed in pencil above his image in another hand. Light wear, very
good. Along with GENE TUNNEY, fine vintage oversize I.S.P. 11” x 13
1/2” b/w, shows Tunney in a boxing pose, inscribed at bottom: “To
Maurice Davis with very best wishes Gene Tunney Jan 6 -27”. Light
wear, corners clipped, a couple of minor stains, good condition. Two
pieces.
$300 - 400
680. BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY OF JOSEPH DUNNINGER A fine set of
three books from the library of noted magician Joseph Dunninger, including
Demonolatry, by Nicholas Remy, John Rodker, 1930, limited edition no.
195/1,275, a translation of a 1595 treatise on how the devil does his work!
Dunninger’s bookplate is affixed to the front pastedown. Hinges a little
weak and slight browning of end-papers, otherwise a very nice copy in
somewhat soiled, marked and worn dust jacket. Offered together with, All
Religions and Religious Ceremonies: in Two Parts, by William Ward (Hartford:
Oliver D. Cooke & Sons, 1832). Rebound in black cloth with gilt lettering
including the notice: “DUNNINGER COLLECTION”, lacks endpapers with last
page chipped at top costing some text, yet otherwise very good with binding tight; The Songs of Songs which is Solomon’s (New York: Payson & Clarke
Ltd, n.y.] 20pp., illustrated boards. With Dunninger’s bookplate on front
pastedown, fine condition. Together, three pieces.
$200 - 300
682. MEXICAN ARMY HAT USED IN
FILMING OF THE ALAMO A Mexican
Army shako purportedly used in the
widely-popular film The Alamo, directed
by and starring John Wayne and also
starring Richard Widmark. The shako
bears appropriate painted markings at
front and top, leather visor, and (replaced) band. There are no studio or
costume maker’s tags or markings
within, although there is a modern “7
3/8” tag attached. Sweat band worn, a
repair at top and a small hole at one side, overall very good. From
the personal collection of World War II and Civil War historian Michael
Miner. $200 - 300
683. A SECTION OF PLANE FABRIC AND BLUEPRINT FROM HELL’S
ANGELS A terrific relic from one of Hollywood’s greatest films, a 13”
x 7” section of camouflage fabric from a German Fokker D.VII used
in Howard Hughes’ epic film, Hell’s Angels. The fabric bears polygonal shapes of green, gray, beige and blue, with holes remaining
where it was attached to the aircrafts fuselage. Also present is a fullsize blueprint for a section of a Fokker D.VII’s landing gear, indicating: “LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY...ACTUAL L.G. FROM ‘HELL’S
ANGELS’”. This item was obtained by noted relic collector James
Miner from Aviator’s World in 1995. His receipt and their catalog are
present; the catalog notes that this relic was taken from a craft destroyed during filming. With related ephemera, very good. $200 - 300
684. A KEY OWNED BY
HARRY
HOUDINI
(HARRY HOUDINI) (1874
- 1926) American magician known for his ability to extricate himself
from handcuffs and
locked and sealed containers of all kinds, and campaigned against mind readers, mediums, and other charlatans. A neat relic, a vintage handcuff key
purportedly from Houdini’s personal collection. Measures 3 1/2”
long and entirely consistent with examples we have seen. Nicely matted with a brass plaque stating it was in Houdini’s collection, as a
reproduction of a vintage broadside showcasing Houdini’s skills and
a portrait of the magician wearing numerous handcuffs. In fine condition, ready to frame.
$300 - 400
685. LOLA FALANA’S BLACK FILMMAKER’S HALL OF FAME AWARD
(b. 1942) Black American dancer and
singer, nominated for a Golden
Globe, a protégée or Sammy Davis Jr.
and Bill Crosby and a pioneer in
Black entertainment in the 1970s. A
neat relic, her “Black Filmmakers Hall
of Fame” award, Feb. 26, 1989, with
a handsome bronze bust of a gentleman and brass plate set on a wood
plaque. The Black Filmmakers Hall of
Fame (BFHFI) was formed in Baltimore in 1973 to honor the contribution of Blacks in the entertainment
industry. Very good condition.
$200 - 300
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Notables... and the Notorious!
686. JOSEPHINE “JOSEY” EARP (ca. 1861 - 1944) American actress and
professional dancer, best known as the wife of Western lawman and
gambler Wyatt Earp. Josey’s first romance in Tombstone was with
Wyatt’s arch enemy, Sheriff Johnny Behan, whom she left when she discovered his philandering ways. By 1882, she had adopted the name of
“Josephine Earp”, although no official record of their marriage exists,
and she was on the scene following the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Although their marriage was contentious, they shared a life of mining, operating saloons, and even worked as a gambling team. Good content
A.L.S. “Mrs. Earp", 4pp. 8vo., and also signed "W. Earp" on the transmittal envelope, 4pp. 8vo., Vidal, Ca., Feb. 19, 1925 to John Flood, the
Earp's business secretary and friend. In part: "...I am also very happy to
know that you have the story [Earp's biography] finished at last, for your
sake and for ours too...I think it will pay us well for all of the lost time.
And we both wish to thank you for all of the trouble it has caused
you...you said that the article you saw was so much worse than the one
Scanlon wrote. I can't imagine anything to be worse...Mrs. Hooker saw
it and told me all about it. And she just begged Mr. E to goan dsee it and
have a talk with the head man...Wyatt is not so well the last week. I am
afraid that he is not long for the world, is getting very weak and eats so
little...". Very good to fine. Regrettably, an aunauthorized biography
would soon be released which would dash the hopes of the Earps and
Flood.
$2,000 - 3,000
687. JOSEPHINE “JOSE” EARP Good content A.L.S. "Earps" with envelope signed by her
"W. S. Earp", 5pp. 8vo., Vidal, Ca., Nov. 9, 1925 to the Earp's business secretary and
friend, John Flood. She opens her letter mentioning her disappointment and not learning
the output of an oil well on their property, then moves on to her favorite subject, her
husband's planned biography and film rights. In part: "...when we get the story also picture we will be ready to settle down. We had a very fine letter from Bill [actor and friend
William S. Hart] and he is very anxious to get the story and...to be very careful in whose
hands we let the story fall...he also said it must be published first in some good magazine, then in book form...made mention that we would make a big piece of money...Bill's
help will go a long ways. So hurry up like a good little boy and finish it up...make is a
smooth running story and very historical...don't forget to put in all you can in the Dodge
City part...also where...Wyatt was at the head of the mounted police where he saved
the girl and her mother in the [?] fire by
carrying the mother from the hotel
where she was sick in bed...Wyatt took
her [the daughter] out of the hotel by
force...Also tell how he worked for old
man Banning in early days...cut out you
know what as we want a good clean
story...Have you got where his father
and three brothers all fought in the war
[she names them]...Wyatt wanted to go
but was too young. And where Wyatt
took the pay car during the big strike
with the Southern Pacific to El Paso and
paid off all the men...and where he
worked for Wells Fargo...and when he
went to Alaska...they were not giving the
passengers enough to eat and they were
going to throw the captain overboard so
Wyatt told them he would advance them money [for provisions]...". Very good condition.
$2,000 - 3,000
688. JOSEPHINE “JOSEY” EARP Rare, good content A.L.S. “Josephine Earp” on her sister “Hattie”
Marcus Lehnhardt’s monogrammed letterhead with envelope signed “Mrs. W. Earp”, 4pp.
16mo., Oakland, Apr. 19, 1929 to her and Wyatt’s secretary and business manager, John H.
Flood. Josey advises Flood of her plans to travel to Vidal to begin to assess the value of mining
property owned by her and her late husband. In part: “...[I] will come to the desert to look after
my property. I may bring a man with me to look over the property..can we get accommodation
at your hotel...do you think it best to go to Vidal first...I am very lonesome without my husband
& just cannot think that he is gone [Wyatt had died three months earlier]. Mr. Lake is in Arizona.
I had a letter from him several days ago and he said he was going to Tombstone...wrote that
they will drive me to the property...”. Letter is fine, envelope a bit soiled. Stuart Lake would later
write Wyatt Earp’s biography.
$1,200 - 1,500
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689. THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH Rare newspaper, The Tombstone
Epitaph, Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona, Apr. 29, 1884, with
articles on Senate proceedings in Washington, Moqui Indians, and
local news such as “Free Fight. About 2 o’clock yesterday morning a
free fight broke out in Vogan’s Saloon on Allen Street between Wesley Fuller, John Haley and Pat Lynch...” a drunken brawl which
landed one in jail; the final drafting of a map of Tombstone, a fire in
a Chinese laundry and more. With numerous local advertisements.
Lightly faded, a bit of toning to edges, very good.
$500 - 700
690. THE TOMBSTONE EPITAPH Rare newspaper, The Tombstone
Epitaph, 4pp. folio, Tombstone, Cochise Co., Arizona, Dec. 7, 1881.
Stories within concern boundaries of mining claims, a cotton convention in Atlanta, and mention of Ordinance 29, “...an ordinance to
provide for the division of the city of Tombstone into wards, and for
the holding of elections within...”, a report of the Guiteau trial and
other news of the day. Complete with numerous advertisements for
Tombstone businesses and employment ads. Toning and a bit of
chipping to margins, else very good condition.
$500 - 00
691.
HENRY
“HECK”
THOMAS (1850 - 1912) Frontier lawman employed by
“Hanging
Judge”
Parker,
Thomas was a deadly lawman
who, with Bill Tilghman
cleaned up “Hell’s Half Acre”,
killed Bill Doolin, shot Ned
Christie, and arrested over
three hundred outlaws in a
three year period. Partlyprinted D.S. “Heck Thomas” as
Deputy U.S. Marshal, 1p.
Legal folio, Sept. 11, 1888
being an expense sheet detailing monies to be reimbursed Thomas for serving a
warrant “In the Indian Country.” Usual folds, else fine
condition.
$400 - 600
693. PIUS VII (1742 - 1823) Pope from whom Napoleon seized his
crown at Napoleon’s crowning, lost several provinces to the French
and was actually held prisoner by Napoleon for five years before returning to Rome. Manuscript document with one holograph line on
verso (not signed), 2pp. 4to., 1814, in Italian to Giovanni Francesco
Cardinal Falzacappa, Prefect of the Apostolic Signature (1829-40).
Not translated, but makes reference to the recent death of Alessandro Cardinal Lante Montefeltro Della Rovere and the appointment of
an abbot for St. Peter and Paul (a monastery?). The year before this
was prepared, Pius suffered a fall which left him feeble, but nevertheless reigned for five more years. The year of this document, a
concordat was reached establishing a greater church presence in
Poland. Diplomatic relations with the court of England and the Holy
See were also strengthened. On verso, the Pope notes in a shaky
hand: “Alla Card. E Pro-Datario che ne parli” (“to the cardinal prodatarius in order that he speak with me concerning this matter”). Examined by distinguished dealer-author Renato Saggiori. Two crude
tape repairs to edge of verso, with a small vintage catalog listing
thereon, a bit of dampstaining to edge, else very good. With a vintage steel engraving of Pius VII.
$300 - 400
694. LEO XIII (1810 - 1903) Pope who wrote important encyclicals
on marriage, Freemasonry, education and Socialism, opened the Vatican archives and constantly strove for the maintenance of peace.
Manuscript document bearing a few lines in the Pope’s hand (not
signed), 1p. folio, Rome, Apr. 12, 1858, directed to Monsignor
Giuseppe Ferrari, treasurer general of the Vatican under Pius XI from
1854 to 1870. Not translated but with interesting commentary on
defrauding pontifical finances, worthy of further research. Additionally docketed at top left by Cardinal Pecci as Archbishop of Perugia.
With a vintage steel engraving, light staining to right margin, otherwise very good condition.
$250 - 350
695. NELSON AND WINNIE MANDELLA Their signatures on the
contents page of Winnie Madella’s book, Part of My Wound Went
with Him (New York, Norton, [1985?]) 163pp. paperback edition.
Title page missing, ink mark on bottom edge of book, else very
good to fine condition.
$300 - 400
696. LUCRETIA MOTT (1793 - 1880) American reformer and a
founding member of the National Anti-Slavery society in 1833. Most
importantly, she one of the organizers of the Seneca Falls conference
which was the genesis of the modern women’s rights movement.
Nice A.Q.S. penned on an 8vo. sheet, in full: “‘All mankind are one in
spirit, And an indistinct bears along, Round the earth’s eclectic circle,
The swift-flash of Right or wrong.’ J. R. Lowell in his palmy days For
young Frankie from his old frd Lucretia Mott Boston 6 mo.23rd.61”.
Above Mott’s quotation is one of her husband, JAMES MOTT, in full:
“Do the right & be happy. James Mott Boston, 6mo.23-61”. Pencil
docket on verso indicates that “Frankie” was Francis Garrison, son of
the famed reformer William Lloyd Garrison. Fine.
$400 - 600
697. AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION Small grouping of very disparate autographs, includes “GROCK” pencil self-portrait signed
on a 8vo. sheet, BENJAMIN SPOCK signed copy of his paperback Infant Care (dampstained), JOHN L. LEWIS signature,
PRINCE CHARLES OF BELGIUM S.P. 3 1/2” x 4 1/2”, signatures
of TOMMY DORSEY and WALTER LIPPMANN, and four S.P.’s of
rather obscure German 1930s film stars. Should be examined.
$150 - 200
692. (PANCHO VILLA) MARIA LUZ CORRAL DE VILLA (? -?) Widow
of José Doroteo Arango Arámbula, a.ka. “Pancho Villa”. A pair of
I.S.P.’s 8” x 10” ea., both portraits of Pancho Villa on horseback
signed and inscribed by her (“Luz C Villa”) in the lower right. Signatures and inscriptions faded on both photographs, creases and some
losses, overall good condition. Both photos have been affixed to
mats. Offered together with the original transmittal envelope addressed in de Villa’s hand and bearing her signature at top: “Luz C
de Villa” Together three pieces.
$500 - 700
698. AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION A vintage autograph book ca.
1920s containing within over 175 signatures of family and
friends as well as numerous personalities of the time, including:
HERBERT HOOVER, WILL ROGERS (two, one bearing a quote
and the other mounted, CHARLES W. ELIOT, A. LAWRENCE
LOVELL, GEORGE M. COHAN, WALTER HUSTON, RICHARD
HALLIBURTON, EDGAR GUEST, CHARLES E. HUGHES, HARRY
H. WOODRING and many others. Overall very good condition should be researched - who knows who we may have missed!
$300 - 400
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699. CHARLES MANSON (b.1934) Drifter whose “family” committed
the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. So far has eluded the
gas chamber. Lot of two S.P.s, an 8” x 1” b/w printed image of a young
Manson in full beard and terrifying gaze, boldly signed “Charles Manson” in green marker at bottom, with one arm of a swastika slashed
across the middle of his last name. With an 8 1/2” x 11” photocopy of
an image of an aged and bearded Manson, signed on right blank edge
“Juss Hi Ho Jack and the Gang, Charles Manson”, and an 8 1/2” x 11”
booklet entitled “Murderous Families: The Manson Family”, inscribed
and signed on the front cover. Three pieces, very good. $200 - 300
703. BROOKE HART LYNCHING, 1933 (BROOKE HART) (1911 - 1933)
San Jose man who was kidnapped and murdered in 1933 and his alleged killers were publically lynched in front of a crowd of thousands
and broadcast live on the radio. An unusual postcard photograph, 3
1/2” x 5 1/2” b/w image of the two alleged murders, Thomas Harold
Thurmond and John M. Holmes. The two are identified in the negative
as “THURMOND” and other, “HOLMES” and dated, “San Jose, Calif.
Nov 26 - 1933 11-25- P.M.” Creases, else very good.
$300 - 400
700. (CHARLES STARKWEATHER) GUY STARKWEATHER Father of
convicted serial killer Charles Starkweather who, in 1958, murdered
11 victims in Nebraska and Wyoming during a road trip with his fourteen-year-old girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate. Among the victims were
Fugate’s parents and her two-year-old sister. He became a national
fascination in the U.S.A., eventually inspiring the films The Sadist,
Bad Lands, Starkweather and Natural Born Killers. He also inspired
the Bruce Springsteen song “Nebraska”, which Springsteen originally
considered calling “Starkweather”. Outstanding A.L.S., 5pp. 4to., Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 25, 1959, just three months after his son’s execution on June 25th, in small part “….Your letter of June 26th was very
influential to me…it was nice to know that someone cared…to know
that you wrote every time I got a stay of execution, but it was not
easy…I did not feel good when the U.S. Supreme Court said that he
had not exhausted his Civil Court rights in Nebraska…. they did not
allow us time to prepare writs. If we had been given more time
Charles’ life would have been spared. He told me that he did not ‘kill’
all those people including the baby, two year old Betty Jean…and the
teenager Carol King was killed by his confederate Caril Ann…and I
believe him! Charles never gave up hope or prayer and said ‘If God
thinks I have suffered enough he will take me…if not I will live a little
longer’ .We had the last laugh if one would call it that, those witnesses, reporters that wanted to watch his execution were disappointed he didn’t holler and squirm…he turned to the witnesses
before they closed the curtain and smiled….that after the switch was
thrown the witnesses were stunned in silence for at least three minutes…so you see they were disappointed they had gotten their pound
of flesh but Charlie didn’t screetch…..he said ‘I must pay for my
crimes dad…but somehow prove to the people that I did not do them
all like they make out I did’. The crimes he committed I do not condone, but somehow I only think of the boy that I adored and loved as
my son...”. In 1976, Caril Ann Fugate was released from prison after
serving almost 20 years, paroled to a society that was finally able to
admit that they felt she was a murderess! Also included in this lot:
an original signed greeting card, 12mo., with printed inscription:
“Thank you sincerely for your kind expression of sympathy. It was
deeply appreciated”. On the inside, Guy Starkweather writes: “Julie
Jones…for your devotion and expressive thoughts of Charles…I wish
to thank you…”. A fine and unusual crime lot.
$300 - 400
704.
RIPLEY
“CROCKO”
GIRL
FREAK
SHOW POSTER
An incredible
vintage poster
measuring 21”
x 28”, showing
a “freak” in Ripley’s Believe it
Or Not named
“Crocko” with a
head
of
a
woman
and
body of a crocodile.
The
posted boasts:
“Greatest Freak
of Alive - Not
an
illusion”!
Folds and light
wear,
very
good
condition.
$150 - 200
701. (JOHN DILLINGER) WANTED POSTER (1903-1934) American
bank robber and murderer, in 1933 and 1934, he and his gangs undertook a string of bank robberies in the Midwest, with narrow escapes from the law. His first robbery in 1924 led to a nine year stint
in prison. Took place in Mooresville in 1924. He was caught and imprisoned until 1933. After a jailbreak, he resumed robbing banks
until gunned down by the FBI as he exited a Chicago theater, betrayed by the infamous “Lady in red”. An original 8” x 8” F.B.I. wanted
poster issued for Dillinger’s arrest, Mar. 12, 1934. Moderate toning,
else very good.
$200 - 300
702. 1940’S POLICE DRUG INFORMATIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHS A great group of 11
photos, 8” x 10” each b/w. The
photos are ca. 1940-1950s and
depict the drugs marijuana and
heroin in their plant form and
completed products, as well as
images showing strategies for
smuggling the drugs in one’s
hair, shoes and by other means,
heroin “works”, joints, and so
forth. Pin holes to corners, else
very good condition. $100 - 150
705. 1920’S DISSECTION PHOTOGRAPH A graphic 10” x 7” sepia
mounted photo by Waterman of Chicago, shows a group of welldressed medical students suavely eyeing the camera while they casually dissect an eviscerated corpse within a morgue. Of particular note
is the handsome garb of the would-be docs, including rackishly worn
bowlers with cigarettes dangling disaffectedly from their mouths.
Prominent central crack, wear and dampstaining to mount, framed and
unexamined out of frame.
$100 - 150
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706. EGYPTIAN MUMMIFIED FISH A wonderful relic of ancient
egypt, a fish enshrouded in linen wrappings with original fiber ties
at head and tail. The fish measures 11” long and is quite dessicated
as one might imagine, with the gaps in the wrappings revealing its
bones and remaining flesh. Nonetheless, the wrappings are intact
and the tar used to seal them quite visible. Housed in a custom
acrylic and wood case which can be opened.
$700 - 900
707. EGYPTIAN FUNERAL RELICS Lot of three ancint Egyptian
funeral relics, items buried with the dead to escort and accompany
them in the afterlife. Included are two ushabti, human-like figures
meant to act as substitutes for the deceased, should s/he be called
upon to do manual labor in the afterlife. One is painted green with
black details, 1 3/4” tall, the second, also green, 4” tall, has been
broken with the bottom missing, crudely mended. The third item is
a 1” tall jackal figurine. Three pieces.
$200 - 300
708. EGYPTIAN MIDDLE KINGDOM PAINTED COFFIN PANEL A fine
Egyptian relic, a 7” x 9” wood coffin panel upon which appears an
approx. 8” x 6” portion thickly painted heiroglyphics and two legs
evident. Housed in a custom shadow frame, very good condition.
Worthy of further research.
$1,200 - 1,500
709. EARLY PHOTOGRAPH OF THE PYRAMIDS Interesting large albumen measuring 11” x 8” (sight), a sepia image showing the four
major Egyptian pyramids by Langaki, stamped in French at lower right:
“No. 357 General view of the pyramids”. Matted and ready to frame,
$200 - 300
710. I WANT MY MUMMY! A truly bizarre vintage image measuring
6 1/2” x 4 1/2”, ca. late 1900s, shows a group of five dapper doctors
posed mid-dissection of a mummy in their laboratory, with the eviscerated body clearly seen on a gurney before them. What makes this
photograph so quirky and grisly is that the doctors have posed a
second, still-wrapped mummy in front of their gurney, and, perhaps
even more absurdly, flanked the body with at least five femurs!
Mounted to a larger sheet and nicely framed. Worthy of further medical research...?
$150 - 200
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