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Alderfer Auction & Appraisal Legacy Auction: Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 Legacy Auction Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents Auction: Wednesday, December 9th at 12:00 PM Preview: Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM ET Day of Auction Featuring over 200 lots of rare and historical documents and ephemera spanning from the 15th to the 20th century including signatures from royalty, presidents, celebrities, and historical figures. Order of Auction: 12:00 PM – Beginning with lot 1001 Indicates lot is pictured Terms: All announcements made on auction day shall take precedence over previously distributed information. Everything is sold as-is and where-is payable day of auction. 20% Buyer’s Premium with a 3% discount for cash and acceptable check. Online bidders pay 25% Buyer’s Premium, discounted 3% for cash and acceptable check payment. MC, VISA, Discover accepted. Bid live at our Auction Center, by telephone, or live online *All times listed are Eastern Inquiries: info@alderferauction.com 800.577.8846 501 Fairgrounds Road Hatfield, PA 19440 www.AlderferAuction.com Like us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for Auction events, announcements and promotions @SanfordAlderfer 1003 1023 1013 1025 1027 www.AlderferAuction.com | 1 1032 1038 1042 1045 1043 2 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1001 Civil War Official Confederate Letter Confederate military letter on “Confederate States of America, Subsistence Department” letterhead dated Richmond, December 10, 1864 addressed to Capt. J.S. Shelby Jr., Chief CS, Dept. W.Va. Etc. Wytheville, Va., regarding record keeping of gold coins and particulars of currency exchange and other financial issues. One page letter measures 9.75” x 7.5” and is signed by John M. Strother, Capt. 200 - 300 1010 Aaron Fletcher Stevens Autograph Autograph of Aaron Fletcher Stevens (1819–1887) brevet brigadier general during the American Civil War and U.S. Congressman, ALS, 2pp., on House of Representatives, Fortieth Congress letterhead dated March 20th, 1869. Manuscript letters measures 10.5” x 8” to Robert Smiley regarding Smiley’s application for job as clerk in Washington. Letter accompanied by House of Representatives envelope signed by Stevens. Letter exhibits some folds. 60 - 80 1002 Civil War Confederate Civilian Letter w/Cover Four page letter dated November 27, 1864 with news of home. Letter presents extensive ink bleeding. Letter contained in original envelope addressed to “Mr. James M. Short, Co. A, 3rd Battalion, Valley Reserves, Care of Capt Freeman, Richmond Va.” Reverse of cover presents cancelled 10 cent Confederate stamp (Scott#12) cancelled November 30, 1864. 80 - 120 1011 Alexander S. Webb Autograph Autograph of Alexander S. Webb (1835–1911)Union general in the American Civil War and received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg, ALS, 1pp., on Office of The Commander General of the Military Order of Foreign Wars letterhead dated June 29th, 1899. Manuscript letter measures 7.75” x 5” to “My Dear Foster”. Letter requesting to purchase book “Gettysburg Now & Then” that was left with him. Letter exhibits folds, some light staining, and previous mounting evidence on left reverse. 100 - 150 1003 Civil War Confederate Negro Passport-Unused Unused and not filled in “Negro Passport for the Confederate States of America, War Department, dated Richmond, 1865. Passport consists of single sheet on brown paper measuring 3.5” x 5.5” with some evidence of adhesive remnants on reverse. 200 - 300 1004 Civil War Used Confederate Envelope-Military Confederate military envelope addressed to “Col. J.J. Thornton, 7th Miss Regt, Care Major General Hardee Comdg” with stike-outs. Return address are features printed text “Confederate States of America, Adjutant and Inspector General’s Office, Official Business”. Envelope measures 4.25” x 9.5” and exhibits a non-perfed horizontal pair of 5 -cent green Jefferson Davis Confederate stamps (Scott#1) with Richmond, Nov 25, 1864 cancellation. Envelope exhibits some staining and edge tears. 100 - 150 1005 Unused Confederate Civil War Patriotic Covers Grouping of 5 unused confederate patriotic envelops/covers including three with flags (2-Confederate 1st national flags, and 1-South Carolina) and two with Jeff Davis motifs. Envelopes measure 3.25” x 5.5” and are in good condition. 100 - 150 1006 Grouping of Used Confederate Postal Covers Grouping of five used Confederate Civil War covers/envelopes including; 1.) Stampless cover with flag vignette, with Churchland Virginia cancelation and some soiling to cover 2.) Patriotic envelope with poem and image of dragoon addressed to Dallas post office with 5-cent (Scott#6) stamp 3.) Envelope addressed to Rockbridge, Virginia with 5-cent (Scott#6) stamp that has been manuscript cancelled 4.) Envelope addressed to Fayetteville, NC with pair of 5-cent (Scott#6) stamps, and 5.) Envelope addressed to Charlotte, NC with uncancelled 10-cent (Scott#12) stamp. 200 - 200 1007 Five Hundred Dollar Confederate Currency Note Confederate $500 note numbered #27076 from the February 17, 1864 series. Printed on reverse is poem titled “In Memoriam, Respectfully Dedicated to the Holders of Confederate Treasury Notes” Note exhibits some slight adhesive spots on reverse. 200 - 300 1008 Group of Confederate Currency Grouping of three pieces of Confederate Civil War currency including; 1.) Ten dollar note from the February 17, 1864 series numbered #96853. Close trim to lower right 2.) Fifty cent note from the February 17, 1864 series numbered #60023 3.)Facsimile five dollar note from the September 2, 1861 series. Exhibits edge tears and wear. 100 - 150 1009 Gideon Welles Autograph Autograph of Gideon Welles (1802–1878) United States Secretary of the Navy(1861-1869), ADS being a Naval Appointment for Emery J. Brooks as a First Assistant Engineer in the United States Navy. Document dated September 11th, 1863 and features vignette of fully rigged clipper ship at top and flags and trophies at lower portion of document. Document on vellum measures 15.5” x 13.5” and exhibits some folds. 200 - 300 1012 Civil War Shoulder Straps Individual Civil War shoulder straps including: 1.) Shoulder strap for Infantry Lt. Colonel. Strap measures 1.5” x 4” and is single bordered and exhibits some fraying, 2.) Shoulder strap for Infantry Captain. Strap measures 2.25” x 5.25” and is triple bordered and exhibits some slight fraying. 150 - 200 1013 Civil War Service Escutcheon of Charles D. Fisher Oil on canvas Civil War service escutcheon of Private Charles D. Fisher of the 26th Pennsylvania Infantry. Escutcheon measures 23” x 16.5”, is framed, and exhibits some crazing and wear. Fisher’s service includes the battles of Gettysburg, Fredericksburg as well has his capture and imprisonment in Libby prison. 400 - 600 1014 Civil War - African American History Archive Grouping of documents related to Wilmer Anderson of Somerset County, Maryland and ex-slaves that were his property that enlisted into the Union Army. Grouping consists of sixteen documents and pieces of ephemera with most dating from the 1860’s. Request detailed list. 400600 1015 African American History 19th Century Document Leagl note dated December 29th, 1852 signed by E. P. Dashiell to care for “A negro woman Ann in the family way and two children George and Maria” Document measures 4.5” x 7.5”. 80 - 120 1016 Abolitionist Newspaper-1860 Abolitionist newspaper titled “The Liberator” Volume XXX, No 27, Friday, July 6, 1860. Newspaper is 4pp, measures 22.5” x15.5” and exhibits folds with some fold splitting. 60 - 80 1017 Pair of Civil War Letters Pair of unrelated American Civil War letters including; 1.) 4pp letter (8” x 5”) from soldier William M. Reed dated Maryland Heights, September 25, 1862 with information related to recent battle. 2.) 3pp letter (8” x 5”) from Samuel M. Brown, Troop A, 1st Battalion Mounted Rifles, dated Fortress Monroe, march 12, 1862 with content regarding life as a soldier and comments on home news. Letters exhibit some light soiling, folds and lack envelopes. 80 - 120 1018 Group of Civil War Patriotic Covers Grouping of six postally used patriotic Civil War covers/envelopes, one stampless. Most covers exhibit some wear and soiling. 50 - 80 1019 Group of Civil War Patriotic Covers Grouping of eleven unused patriotic Civil War covers/envelopes. Some covers exhibit mounting evidence on reverse. 100 - 150 www.AlderferAuction.com | 3 1020 Civil War - Bucks County, Pennsylvania Archive Archive of documents related to the American Civil War for bounties, mustering, and substitutes. Grouping consists of four certificates related to the Bucks County Bounty Fund. Documents dated September 1st 1864 (1) and February 15th, 1865 (3). Archive further consists of seven other documents being five Certificates of Muster for Local Bounty and two Certificates of Substitution for Bucks County, Pennsylvania. 300 - 400 1021 Grouping of Union Civil War Soldiers Letters Grouping of eight Union Soldiers letters from the Civil War on patriotic stationary. Request list. 200 - 250 1022 Grouping of Civil War Veteran’s Ephemera Grouping of Civil War veteran related letters and ephemera including materials for both Union and Confederate reunions. 40 - 60 1023 Grouping of Pennsylvania GAR Encampment Medals Grouping of 6 Pennsylvania Department of the GAR Encampment medals for the 27th Encampment (Lebanon in 1893), 28th Encampment (Philadelphia in 1894), 29th Encampment (Williamsport in 1895), 31st Encampment (Johnstown in 1897), 32nd Encampment (Oil City in 1898), and 34th Encampment (Gettysburg in 1900). Some ribbons exhibit fraying. 100 - 150 1024 Grouping of Pennsylvania GAR Encampment Medals Grouping of 6 Pennsylvania Department of the GAR Encampment medals for the 29th Encampment (Williamsport in 1895), 31th Encampment (Johnstown in 1897), 32nd Encampment (Oil City in 1898), 34th Encampment (Gettysburg in 1900), 39th Encampment (Reading in 1905), and 40th Encampment (Altoona in 1906). Some ribbons exhibit fraying. 100 - 150 1025 Grouping of Pennsylvania GAR Encampment Medals Grouping of 6 Pennsylvania Department of the GAR Encampment medals for the 42nd Encampment (Erie in 1908), 43rd Encampment (Gettysburg in 1909), 44th Encampment (Harrisburg in 1910), 45th Encampment (Scranton in 1911), 46th Encampment (Gettysburg in 1912), and 47th Encampment (Gettysburg in 1913). Some ribbons exhibit fraying. 100 - 150 1026 Grouping of Pennsylvania GAR Encampment Medals Grouping of 6 Pennsylvania Department of the GAR Encampment medals for the 49th Encampment (Easton in 1915), 50th Encampment (Harrisburg in 1916), 53rd Encampment (Lancaster in 1919), 54th Encampment (Indiana in 1920), 55th Encampment (Allentown in 1921), and 56th Encampment (Altoona in 1922). Some ribbons exhibit fraying. 100 - 150 1027 Grouping of Pennsylvania GAR Encampment Medals Grouping of 5 Pennsylvania Department of the GAR Encampment medals for the 19th Encampment (Harrisburg in 1885), 36th Encampment (Gettysburg in 1902), 56th Encampment (Johnstown in 1922), 57th Encampment (Greensburg in 1923), 60th Encampment (Bethlehem in 1926). Sold with a 1886 Scranton Post 139 and Post 319 Medal. The 56th Encampment medal exhibits a 1917 (incorrect) bar. Some ribbons exhibit fraying. 100 - 150 1028 Pair of National GAR Badges Pair of badges for National GAR Encampments. 1.) Delegate badge for the 32nd National Encampment held in 1898 in Cincinnati, Ohio, 2.) Member badge for the 33rd National Encampment held in 1899 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Badges are of multi-piece construction and exhibit some soiling/staining on ribbons. 80 - 120 1029 Pair of National GAR Badges Pair of badges for National GAR Encampments. 1.) Delegate badge for the 35th National Encampment held in 1901 in Cleveland, Ohio, 2.) Representative badge for the 37th National Encampment held in 1903 in San Francisco, California. Badges are of multi-piece construction and exhibit some soiling/staining on ribbons. 80 - 120 1030 Pair of National GAR Badges Pair of badges for National GAR Encampments. 1.) Representative badge for the 45th National Encampment held in 1911 in Rochester, New York, 2.) Representative badge for the 51st National Encampment held in 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts. Badges are of multi-piece construction and exhibit some soiling/staining on ribbons. 80 - 120 1031 Pair of National GAR Badges Pair of badges for National GAR Encampments. 1.) Representative badge for the 65th National Encampment held in 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa, 2.) Representative badge for the 68th National Encampment held in 1934 in Rochester, New York. Badges are of multi-piece construction and exhibit some soiling/staining on ribbons. 80 - 120 1032 Grouping of GAR Medals Grouping of Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Membership medals including: 1.) GAR medal with eagle bar and blue bordered American Flag ribbon, 2.) GAR medal with colonel shoulder strap bar and yellow bordered American Flag medal, 3.) GAR medal with major strap bar and red bordered American Flag medal, 4.) Ladies of the GAR medal with F.C.L. bar, 5.) Grouping of shoulder strap bars including colonel, major, and captain as well as eagle top bar for GAR medals. 150 - 200 1033 Pennsylvania GAR Delegate Badges Grouping of 3 Pennsylvania Delegate badges for National Encampments including the 1895 Louisville, Kentucky Encampment, the 1892 Washington, D.C. Encampment, and the 1893 Indianapolis, Indiana Encampment. Two badges lack backing ribbons. Sold with small pin for Philadelphia Brigade at Antietam. 80 - 100 1034 GAR Post 1 medal GAR Post 1 Membership medal featuring GAR Meade Post designed ribbon. Medal drop features portrait of General Meade with pinbar showing portrait of Old Baldy. Sold with souvenir medal commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. 60 - 80 1035 National Association of Army Nurses Medal Medal for the 45th National Encampment of the GAR held in 1911 in Rochester, New York. Medal drop features Maltese Cross with National Association of Army Nurses text. 50 - 70 1036 Philadelphia Post 2 GAR Related Medals Grouping of 3 GAR medals related to Post 2, Philadelphia including: 1.) Medal for the 25th National Encampment of the GAR held in 1891 in Detroit Michigan. Drop features central design of Post 2 logo, 2.) Post 2 Committee medal for the 33rd National Encampment of the GAR held in 1889. Mounting pinbar features central logo of Post 2. Enameling exhibits some chipping, 3.) Post 2 Member medal for the 33rd National Encampment of the GAR held in 1889. Mounting pinbar features central logo of Post 2. Enameling exhibits significant chipping. 80 - 120 1037 Miscellaneous GAR Medals and Pins Grouping of miscellaneous GAR medals and pins including: 1.) Souvenir medal for the 21st National Encampment held in 1887 in St. Louis, Missouri, 2.) Souvenir medal for the 33rd National Encampment held in 1899 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 3.) Pin featuring souvenir pinbar with eagle drop backed by red, white, and blue ribbon, and 4.) Button for the McLean Post No. 16, GAR Memorial Day 1902. 60 - 80 1038 Grouping of Three GAR Medals Grouping of three GAR medals including: 1.) Delegate medal presented by the Citizens Committee of Louisville for the 29th National Encampment held in 1895 in Louisville, Kentucky, 2.) National Staff medal for the 29th National Encampment held in 1895 in Louisville, Kentucky, 3.) Delegate medal presented by the Citizens Executive Board of Indianapolis for the 27th National Encampment held in 1893 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ribbon exhibits some fraying. 100 - 150 4 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1062 1063 1057 1066 www.AlderferAuction.com | 5 1066A 1068 1067 6 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1039 Grouping of Three GAR Medals Grouping of three GAR medals including: 1.) Souvenir medal for the 27th National Encampment held in 1893 in Washington, D.C., 2.) Member medal presented by the Citizens of Washington, D.C. for the 26th National Encampment held in 1892 in Washington, D.C., some fraying to ribbon, 3.) Commander in Chief Staff Comrades medal for the 45th National Encampment held in 1911 in Rochester, New York. 80 - 120 1040 Civil War Reunion Ribbons Grouping of Civil War reunion ribbons including: 1.) 45th Reunion of the 83rd Pennsylvania Volunteers held September 12th, 1916 in Union City, Pennsylvania. Ribbon measures 6” x 2.25”, 2.) Reunion of the 145th Pennsylvania Volunteers held September 18th, 1888 in Corry, Pennsylvania. Ribbon measures 5” x 1.75” and exhibits slight splitting, 3.) Army of the James Reunion held in Washington, D.C. held in 1902. Ribbon measures 4.25” x 2.5”. Group sold with “Pennsylvania” ribbon measuring 1” x 7”. 40 - 60 1041 William Henry Harrison Political Letter Ink manuscript letter dated Edgartown, Feb 1, 1842by F.P. Fellows regarding stock and the Nantucket delegation. Letter measures 10” x 8” and is on William Henry Harrison letterhead, featuring portrait of Harrison with cabin and men in background. Letter exhibits folds. 100 - 200 1042 Presidential Election 1860 Democratic Committee Letter Presidential Election 1860 Democratic Committee letter, 1 page letter on National Democratic Executive Committee Rooms dated Washington D.C. August 4th 1860 and signed by Isaac I. Stevens as Chairman of the National Democratic Executive Committee. Letter features printed box in upper left putting forth John C. Breckinridge for President and Joseph Lane for Vice President. Letter to unknown recipient details political strategy particularly in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 600 - 800 1043 Presidential Campaign 1860 Republican Committee Letter Presidential Campaign 1860 Republican Committee letter, 1 page letter on Presidential Campaign of 1860 Republican National Committee letterhead dated New York October 16th 1860 and signed Gideon Welles (1802– 1878) later Lincoln’s Secretary of the Navy, as committee member from Connecticut. Letter features eagle mast head with Abraham Lincoln for President at upper left and Hannibal Hamlin for Vice President at upper right. Letter to Thomas G. Welles details Gideon Welles’ travel plans in the upcoming days. Sheet exhibits some folds with weakness and some light staining. 500 - 700 1044 Abraham Lincoln Envelopes Grouping of three Abraham Lincoln envelopes including 1.) Envelope featuring bust portrait of beardless Lincoln by J.M. Whittemore & Co., Publisher, Boston. Unused with slight soiling 2.) Envelope featuring bust portrait of beardless Lincoln surrounded by flags with text “The People’s Candidate for President, Abraham Lincoln. Unused 3.) Envelope featuring jugate portraits of Lincoln and Johnson with text “President Abraham Lincoln-Vice President Andrew Johnson”. Addressed to New Bedford, Massachusetts with 3-one cent stamps. 200 - 300 1045 Abraham Lincoln Related Postal Cover and Letter Letter (pre-printed with manuscript recipient name) from the “State Union Executive Committee Rooms” dated Trenton September 1864 with text stressing Union and patriotism. Letter accompanied by original Abraham Lincoln Presidential campaign postal cover. Cover exhibits some “bumps” and slight edge tears. 200 - 300 1046 Impeachment Ticket - Andrew Johnson Cardboard ticket to admit the bearer to the U.S. Senate Gallery for the impeachment of the President (Andrew Johnson) on April 18th, 1868. Ticket measures 3” x 3.5” and is accompanied by stub (numbered 749) measuring 1.5” x 3”. Ticket and stub exhibit some fading and previous mounting evidence on reverse. 200 - 300 1047 Grant / Colfax Political Ephemera Pair of ephemera items related to Ulysses S. Grant / Schuler Colfax including 1.) National Republican ticket for U.S. Grant and Colfax. Ticket measures 7” x 4” and exhibits folds, 2.) Postal used illustrated cover/envelope with jug ate portraits of Grant and Colfax. 80 - 120 1048 Eighteenth Century Map of the Northern Part of South America and the Amazon Basin Map titled “Tabula Americae Specialis Geographica Regni Peru Brasiliae, Terrae Firmae a Reg: Amazonum…” [Nuremberg]: Homanianos Heredes circa 1740’s. Map is copper plate engraving with hand coloring on sheet measuring 20.75” x 25”. Sheet exhibits toning with dark water staining at bottom. This map was part of Homann’s “Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis.” 300 - 400 1049 Eighteenth Century Double map of Yugoslavia Double map titled “Regnum Bosniae, una cum finitimis Croatiae, Dalmatiae, Slavoniae, Hung…..” and “Regni Serviae Pars, una cum finitimis Valachiae & Bulgariae” [Nuremberg]: Homanianos Heredes circa 1740’s. Map is copper plate engraving with hand coloring showing central map surrounded by 15 vignettes of city maps/overviews on sheets measuring a total of 20.75” x 44.5”. Sheet exhibits toning with folds and some fold separations. This map was part of Homann’s “Atlas Novus Terrarum Orbis.” 300 - 400 1050 Grouping of Ancient World Maps Grouping of disbound eighteenth century maps of the ancient world including: 1.) Orbis Romani by D’Anville, 1764 (29” x 21”), 2.) Orbis Romani by D’Anville, 1763 (29” x 22”), 3.) Orbis Veteribus Notus by D’Anville, 1763 (22” x 30”), 4.) Gallia Antiqua by D’Anville, 1760 (21.5” x 29”) with manuscript addition at upper border and manuscript description in right margin, 5.) Italiae Antiqua by D’Anville, 1764 (22” x 29.25”), 6.) Graeciae Antiqua by D’Anville, 1762 (22” x 29.25”), 7.) Asiae Minor Syriae by D’Anville, 1764 (22” x 28.75”), 8.) Palaestina by D’Anville, 1767 (22” x 29”), 9.) Aegyptus Antiqua by D’Anville, 1765 (22” x 15.75”), 10.) Britanniae Antiqua by Sayer & Bennett, 1775 (29.25” x 22”), 11.) Graeciae pars Septentrionalis by Delisle, 18th century (22” x 29.25”), 12.) Graeciae pars Meridionalis by Delisle, 18th century (22” x29”), 13.) Germany, France, Italy, Spain, British Isles by D’Anville, 1771 (29” x 22”). All maps exhibit some edge chipping with each exhibiting a 5” x 4” stain with degredation. Maps exhibit hand coloring and show some ink offsetting. Map collection sold WAF. 600 - 800 1051 Nineteenth Century Atlas of the Heavens “Atlas, Designed to Illustrate the Geography of the Heavens” by Elijah H. Burritt, new edition, published by Huntington and Savage, 1835. Atlas presents paper wraps amd measures 16.25” x 14.25” and contains 8 hand colored plates. Wraps exhibit some scuffing and staining with interior maps exhibiting some light foxing and one stain mark measuring 2” x 1.5” on each page. Sold WAF. 150 - 250 1052 Nineteenth Century Atlas of the Heavens “Atlas, Designed to Illustrate Burritt’s Geography of the Heavens” by Hiram Mattison published by Sheldon and Company, 1856. Atlas presents paper wraps and measures 16.75” x 14.25” and contains 8 hand colored (2 colors) plates. Wraps exhibit significant edge chipping with separation and staining with interior maps exhibiting some light foxing and staining with some edge tears. Sold WAF. 100 - 150 1053 Nineteenth Century Atlas of the Heavens “Atlas, Designed to Illustrate Burritt’s Geography of the Heavens” by Hiram Mattison published by Mason Brothers, 1856. Atlas presents paper wraps with and measures 16.5” x 14” and contains 8 hand colored (2 colors) plates. Wraps exhibit significant scuffing with design loss with interior maps exhibiting some light foxing and staining with some edge tears. Sold WAF. 100 - 150 1054 Early 19th Century English Political Satire Print Print titled “The Cradle Hymn, New Version, Sixth Edition with hand colored image by Isaac Robert Cruikshank with text in double columns. Published circa 1820 by T. Dolby, 299 Strand, and 34 Wardour Street, Soho. Sheet measures 16” x 11” and exhibits toning and some wrinkles. 300 - 400 www.AlderferAuction.com | 7 1055 Currier Print of George Washington Early nineteenth century (c.1845) N. Currier hand colored print titled “Washington’s Reception by the Ladies, on passing the : Bridge at Trenton, N.J. April 1789. : On his way to New York to be inaugurated first President of the United States”. Sheet measures 18.25” x 13.5” and exhibits strong color with paper slightly toned with light foxing. 200 - 300 1056 Louisiana Citizens’ Bank One Hundred Dollar Notes - Uncut Sheet Uncut sheet of four one hundred dollar notes from the Citizens’ Bank of Louisiana. Notes feature portrait of Andrew Jackson at lower right with allegorical female vignettes on balance of notes. Note features patent date of June 30th, 1857. Notes are unsigned and make up a sheet measuring 14” x 8.5” with orange backer. Sheet exhibits some slight edge tears, some foxing, and folds. 200 - 400 1057 Brooklyn Bridge Grouping of ephemera related to the New York and Brooklyn Bridge. Grouping includes: 1) Invitation for the opening ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge held on May 24th, 1883. Invitation named in manuscript to Capt. Darius Ferry, Jr. and measures 6” x 7.5” (some trimming) and features vignette of Brooklyn Bridge at top. 2) Program for opening ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24th 1883, 4 pp. Program measures 8.25” x 5.75” and exhibits previous mounting on last page, tear in spine and 1948 ink presentation on front cover. 3) Two ticket stubs for promenade on the New York and Brooklyn Bridge. One stub measures 1” x 2” while other stub is a fragment. 100 - 200 1058 Washington Monument Dedication Invitation Unissued invitation for the Dedication Ceremonies on the Completion of the Washington Monument, Washington D.C., February 21st, 1885. Invitation by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing features central vignette of George Washington portrait with monument in background. Invitation has not been filled out and measures 9.5” x 6.5” on heavy cardstock. 80 - 120 1059 Memorial Service of Woodrow Wilson Invitation for the Memorial Service of Woodrow Wilson to be held at the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. on December 15th, 1924. Invitation features central vignette of Wilson flanked by images of White House and Capitol Building. Invitation on heavy cardstock measures 6.5” x 10” and exhibits some light water staining at bottom border. 60 - 80 1060 Thirteenth Century Manuscript Leaf Thirteenth century vellum illuminated manuscript leaf from P. Lombard’s “Sententium”. Leaf measures 9” x 6.5”. 150 - 250 1061 Incunabulum Leaf-Circa 1490 Leaf from Petrus de Aliaco’s “Tractatus and Sermones” printed by George Husner in Strassburg in 1490. Leaf shows manuscript highlights in red and blue. Page measures 11.5” x 8”. 100 - 150 1062 Louis XI Autograph Autograph of King Louis XI (1423–1483) King of France from 1461 to 1483, LS, 1pp., with no place or date given. Letter on vellum measures 8.25” x 13.25” to the Duke of Milan being a letter of introduction. Sold with engraving of Louis XI. Letter exhibits folds. 1000 - 1500 1063 French King Charles VIII Autograph Autograph of Charles VIII (1470–1498) King of France, from 1483 to 1498., ADS, 1pp. Untranslated document headed “De Par le Roy Dauphin”, signed at lower left. Document measures 11.75” x 7.5” and is framed (frame measures 17.25” x 13”. Document exhibits some restoration and loss, particularly at upper right. 400 - 600 1064 King Louis XV Autograph Autograph of Louis XV (1710–1774) King of France from 1715 to 1774 , ADS, 18pp., being a marriage contract for Nicholas Sezille councilor to the King and Angelique Beaudet de Morlet dated December 10, 1713. Document measures 13” x 9” and presents smaller tipped in pages and is signed by Louis and 27 others including Armand Gaston Maximilien de Rohan (1674 -1749) French churchman and politician. Contract is accompanied by late 19th/early 20th century folio book related to research on this document. Book measures 14.5” x 10” and contains manuscript notes regarding signers of this contract, as well as tipped in images of signers and related scenes. 2000 - 3000 1065 Document of Louis XVI-Secretarial Signed French document (military appointment) dated May 25, 1782, secretarial signed for Louis XVI and signed by the Prince de Conde (1736–1818). Document measures 13.5” x 9” (sight) and is framed (frame measures 17.5” x 13”). Document exhibits some toning. 250 - 350 1066 Napoleon Bonaparte, Josephine Bonaparte, and Five French Military Marshal Autographs on One Document Autographs of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte on ADS being a marriage contract between Pierre Augustin Hulin (1758–1841) French general under Napoleon Bonaparte, and Jeanne Louise Fiersommier. Document is 14 pp. and measures 12” x 8.5”. Last page of document is signed by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) French military and political leader, Josephine Bonaparte (1763–1814) first wife of Napoleon I, and first Empress of France, Hortense Eugénie Cécile Bonaparte (1783–1837) Queen consort of Holland, Joachim Murat (1767–1815) French Marshal and King of Naples from 1808 to 1815, Andre Massena (1758–1817) French Marshal, Edward Adolphe Mortier (1768–1835)French general and Marshal, Louis Nicholas Davout (1770–1823) French Marshal, John Baptiste Bessieres (1768–1813) French Marshal, and others. Hulin is best known as leading the troops that stormed the Bastille during the French Revolution. Document is accompanied by a late 19th/early 20th century folio book measuring 14.5” x 10” containing manuscript research and images pertinent to the document. 10,000 - 15,000 1066A Napoleon Bonaparte Autograph Historically significant autograph of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) French military and political leader, LS, 8pp, dated Paris, April 17, 1811 to Eugene Beauharnois, stepson of Napoleon and Viceroy of Italy. Letter conveys orders and complete instructions to gather an army corps. The letter gives detailed instructions to form, equip, designate officers and prepare to move over 9000 men into Germany in preparation to militarily advance against the new alliance of Prussia, Austria and Russia. Letter is signed “your affectionate father Napoleon” and measures 9” x 7.25”. Eugene would command this army the following year in 1812 when Napoleon’s forces invaded Russia. An interesting and historical document giving a glimpse into Napoleon’s military planning. $8000-10,000 1067 Napoleon Bonaparte Autograph Autograph of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) French military and political leader, ADS, 1pp., being a military commission for major general for Alexandre Berthier (1753–1815) Marshal and Vice-Constable of France and Chief of Staff under Napoleon. Vellum pre-printed document with manuscript fill-ins is dated 1805 and measures 13.75” x 17” and is framed (frame measuring 19.5” x 23”). Document features bold “Bonaparte” signature. 5000 - 7000 1068 - Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine Bonaparte Autographs Autograph of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) French military and political leader and Josephine Bonaparte (1763–1814) first wife of Napoleon I, and first Empress of France., ADS, 9pp., being a marriage contract for Marie Francois Auguste Caffarelli (1766-1849) French general of Italian descent and Augustine Marie Louis Balleroy dated April 13, 1803. Document measures 12” x 8.5” and is signed by Napoleon, Josephine and other witnesses. Contract is accompanied by late 19th/early 20th century folio book related to research on this document. Book measures 14.5” x 10” and contains manuscript notes regarding signers of this contract, as well as tipped in images of signers and related scenes. 4000 - 6000 1069 Napoleon Bonaparte Autograph Autograph of Napoleon Bonaparte, ADS, 1pp., on Army of Italy, Republic of France, Bonaparte General in Chief of Army of Italy letterhead. Sheet measures 14” x 10” with content regarding Citizen Lt. Georgen Zoffry, and is dated in the 5th year of the Republic. Sheet exhibits some slight edge chipping with some toning and exhibits a clear “Bonaparte” signature. 3,000 - 5,000 8 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1070 1069 1073 Front Inside Back www.AlderferAuction.com | 9 1070 Napoleon Bonaparte Autograph Autograph of Autograph of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) French military and political leader, LS, 1pp., being a letter to Alexandre Berthier (1753–1815) Marshal and Vice-Constable of France and Chief of Staff under Napoleon regarding military matters. At this time Berthier was serving as Minister of War. Letter measures 9.25” x 7.25” and is on Bonaparte/Consul letterhead. Letter features bold “Bonaparte” signature. 1800 - 2500 1071 French Revolution Act regarding Coinage from Church Bells French Revolution period Act titled “Loi relative a? la fabrication de la menue monnoie avec le me?tal des cloches, donne?e a? Paris, le 6 aou?t 1791”. This act (3pp) measuring 11” x 8.25” relates to the secularization of the church and using the metal from the church bells to produce coinage. 80 - 120 1072 Pre-French Revolution Act Regarding School for Deaf and Mute French Act titled “Arrêt du Conseil d’État du Roi, qui ordonne que l’établissement formé pour l’instruction des sourds & muets par le sieur Abbé de l’Épée, sera incessamment & irrevocablement placé ... dans ... [les] batimens des Célestins de Paris ...: du 25 mars 1785”. This act (6pp uncut) measures 10.5 x 8.25” and regards the King’s council of state forming a school for the deaf and mute. 60 - 100 1073 French Revolution Act regarding financial Rewards for Victims of the Bastille French Revolution Act titled “Loi relative aux Récompenses pécuniaires dues aux Vainqueurs de la Bastille, ou à leurs veuves. Donnée à Paris, le 25 décembre 1790” Act/Law (4pp) measures 9.75” x 7.75 and relates to financial rewards due to the victors of the Bastille, or their widows. Sheets exhibit some toning, manuscript notes in margins and some wrinkling. 200 - 300 1074 French Napoleonic Document-Colonel Bertet French military document for the Army of the North, 1st Division dated December 6, 1809. Document measures 9.5” x 8” and is signed by Colonel Bertet. Bertet was wounded in battle and would die of these wounds on August 27, 1811. 80 - 120 1075 French Restoration Legion Of Honor Certificate Velum Legion of Honor certificate for Antoine Joseph Vinache awarding him the officer level of the Legion of Honor. Document dated 1824 measures 17” x 21” and exhibits folds and trimming with loss at upper left portion (no text or design involvement. 100 - 200 1076 Napoleon III Autograph Autograph of Napoleon III (1808–1873) President (1848–52) of the French Second Republic and Emperor (1852–70) of the Second French Empire., ALS, 2pp., on “N” with crown letterhead, dated January 7, 1871. Letter measures 8” x 5” to Mr. Evan regarding a letter of introduction of a Mr. Mortimer who wants to start a newspaper in London and is looking for support. Letter exhibits folds. 200 - 400 1077 James II Land Document Large vellum land document featuring printed header and sides dated February 12, 1685 with text in Latin. Document measures 22” x 28” and exhibits folds, some staining and wear. 200 - 300 1078 George III Land Document Large vellum land document featuring printed header and sides dated 1766. Document measures 31” x 36” and exhibits folds, some staining and fold splits and lacks seal. 200 - 300 1079 George III Act for Mint in Russia Printed Act (3pp) titled “An Act to enable Mathew Boulton, Engineer, to export Machinery necessary to erecting a Mint in the Dominions of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of all the Russias” 12 July 1799. Act measures 12” x 7.5” and was printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, London. 80 - 120 1080 Letter Written by Queen Victoria Unsigned 3pp. letter on Windsor Castle Mourning letterhead dated December 6th, 1860 to General Grey regarding Lord Jersey’s health. Letter is not signed, exhibits folds and is mounted. 150 - 250 1081 Edward VII Autograph Autograph of Edward VII (1841–1910) King of the United Kingdom 1901 to 1910, ALS, 2pp., on St. James Palace, S.W.I. letterhead dated Saturday (no date). Letter to “My Dear Harry” measures 8” x 5” and regards trying to meet. Letter accompanied by invitation to Coronation of Edward VII on June 28, 1902 that measures 10” x 6.25”. 200 - 300 1082 Edward VII Autograph Autograph of Edward VII (1841–1910) King of the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910, ALS, 3pp., on Royal Yacht Osborne letterhead dated August 13, no year. Manuscript letter to “My Dear Romney” measures 7” x 4.5” and regards previous letter, tells recipient of building cabin vs. yacht. Sheet exhibits some folds. 300 - 400 1083 Edward VIII Autograph Autograph of Edward VIII (1894–1972) King of the United Kingdom in 1936 until his abdication, ANS, 1 pp., on Edward’s personal letterhead dated April 1951. Note measures 7” x 4.75” with text reading “To Marshall and Ruth with best wishes from Edward, April 1951”. Sheet exhibits evidence of previous mounting on reverse. 200 - 300 1084 Invitation to Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Invitation of card stock for Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. Invitation is manuscript marked in upper left corner “Specimen”. Invitation measures 9.75” x 10.5” and is accompanied by mailing envelope. 80 - 120 1085 Winston Churchill Autograph Autograph of Winston Churchill (1874–1965) British soldier, statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom(1940-1945 and 1951-1955), TLS, 1pp., on Chartwell, Westerhan and Kent letterhead, dated July 16, 1937. Typed letter measures 10” x 8” regarding book material. Churchill has added to bottom of letter in manuscript ink “Once more many thanks, Yours Always W”. Letter exhibits punch filing holes at left margin. 600 - 800 1086 Winston Churchill Autograph Autograph of Winston Churchill (1874–1965) British soldier, statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom(1940-1945 and 1951-1955), ALS, 4pp., with no place or date given (first page top has been torn/removed). Letter measures 8.25” x 5.25” regarding publication of one of his books. Churchill has signed bottom of fourth page “Winston”. Letter exhibits tear with loss on 1st page. 1000 - 1500 1087 Singer Sewing Machine Patent-1855 Singer sewing machine related patent for “Improvement on Sewing Machines” signed by Isaac Singer (1811-1875) American inventor and entrepreneur, dated November 6, 1855. Detailed improvement to make double or compound seams is detailed in this patent. Patent measures 15” x 20”, 2pp plus technical drawing on onionskin paper. Patent exhibits toning to paper, some edge chipping. Technical drawing page exhibits tears, tape, and chipping with some loss. 3000 - 4000 1088 Thomas Edison Autograph Autograph of Thomas Edison (1847–1931) American inventor and businessman, TLS, 1pp., on Laboratory of Thomas Edison letterhead dated February 11th, 1901. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” to H.R. Hoyt regarding financial matters. Letter exhibits folds. Letter is accompanied by engraving of bust portrait of Edison by J.M. White , engraved by W.T. Bather and copyrighted by John C. Yorston and Company. Engraving measures 12” x 9”. 300 - 500 10 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1077 1086 Detail 1087 1088 www.AlderferAuction.com | 11 1089 Luther Burbank Autograph Autograph of Luther Burbank (1849–1926) American botanist and agricultural pioneer, TLS, 1 pp., on Burbank’s Experimental Farms letterhead dated Santa Rosa California, May 30th 1907. Typed letter measures 6.25” x 8.75” to Katherine Ward of Bermuda thanking Ward for books and sending her one of Burbank’s books. Signed in ink by Luther Burbank Cohan at lower right. Sheet exhibits some folds. 100 - 150 1090 Louis Bleriot Autograph Autograph of Louis Bleriot (1872–1936) French aviator, inventor and engineer, TLS, 1pp., on Bleriot-Aeronautique letterhead, dated 1929. Typed letter measures 10.75” x 8.75” regarding thank you for letter. Letter exhibits folds. 300 - 400 1091 Walter Hinton Autograph Autograph of Walter T. Hinton (1888-1981) Famed United States aviator, ALS, 1pp., on Aviation Institute of U.S.A. letterhead dated Washington, D.C., July 29, 1930. Manuscript letter measures 10.5” x 7.25” and regards description of his vacation. Sheet exhibits some folds. 100 - 200 1092 Walter Schirra Autograph Autograph of Walter Schirra (1923–2007), American naval officer, test pilot, and astronaut (only astronaut to be a flying member of Projects Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo, ALS, 1pp., on Project Mercury letterhead (no date). Manuscript letter measures 10” x 8” to Frank regarding fulfilling request for autograph. Letter exhibits folds, previous mounting evidence on reverse, and magazine cut-outs pasted to obverse. 150 - 250 1093 Adolph Hitler Autograph Autograph of Adolph Hitler (1889–1945) German politician, leader of the Nazi Party (NSDAP), and Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, on New Years card dated Munich January 1st, 1938. Card features embossed Hitler name and eagle at upper left and wishes recipient a wonderful New Year. Card measures 4.75” x 7.5” and exhibits some corner bumping and light soiling. 800 - 1000 of Arms as top, no date. Document features four lines in French signed by Faustin as Emperor of Haiti. Document measures 11” x 8.5” and exhibits early removal of names and dates on document. Sheet has then been backed to strengthen document. 600 - 800 1099 Kalakaua I Autograph Autograph of Kalakaua (1836–1891),last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1874-1891 , on note card featuring Kalakaua’s crest at upper left (no date). Card measures 3.5” x 4.5” and exhibits two punch filing holes at top. 100 - 200 1100 Porfirio Diaz Autograph Autograph of Porfirio Diaz (1830–1915) Mexican soldier and politician and President of Mexico from 1876-1911, LS, 1pp., on Diaz monogrammed letterhead dated Mexico October 6th, 1894. Manuscript letter measures 10.5” x 8.25” to The Dixie Company in Atlanta Georgia. Letter in Spanish relates to business information. Letter exhibits folds, stains, some foxing with edge chipping and slight tears, signature is not involved. 100 - 200 1101 Theodore Roosevelt Autograph Autograph of Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) American politician, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and 26th President of the United States (19011909), Signed sentiment framed with photograph. Note with photograph signed “With all good wishes from Theodore Roosevelt Oct 1, 1913”. Photograph of a seated Roosevelt measures 11.25” x 7.5” (sight), sentiment measures 2” x 7.5” (sight) and is framed (frame measures 20” x 14.5”. Reverse of glass exhibits some dirt. 300 - 400 1102 Franklin D. Roosevelt Autograph Autograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945) American politician serving as the 32nd President of the United States., Signed Card with view of White House, 1pp. Card measures 6.25” x 8” and is framed (frame measures 12.5” x 14”. Mat in frame exhibits spotting. 200 - 300 1094 Baldur von Scirach Autograph Autograph of Baldur von Schirach (1907–1974) Nazi youth leader, head of the Hitler Youth and later Gauleiter of Vienna, TLS, 1pp., on Leader of the German Youth of the Reich letterhead dated Berlin September 29th, 1937. Typed letter measures 9.75” x 7.75” being commendation for Fritz Sauckel for service to the Hitler Youth. Letter exhibits light foxing. 300 - 400 1103 Richard Nixon Autograph Autograph of Richard Nixon (1913–1994) 37th President of the United States, on card. Card features image of La Casa Pacifica (Nixon’s home in San Clemente California). Card measures 4.25” x 6” and features typed statement “Autographed for The Pupils of Lora Little Elementary School, May 4th, 1978”. Card is accompanied by original envelope addressed to Principal of the Lora Little Elementary school. 150 - 250 1095 Julius Streicher Autograph Autograph of Julius Streicher (1885–1946) noted member of the NSDAP and anti-Semitic propagandist, TLS, 1pp., on Julius Streicher letterhead dated Nurnberg February 18th, 1937. Typed letter measures 9.75” x 7.25” to party leader Minnameyer regarding thank you. Letter exhibits light foxing. 400 - 600 1104 Hermine Reuss of Greiz Autograph Autograph of Hermine Reuss of Greiz (1887–1947) Second wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II, TLS, 1pp., on King and Queen letterhead dated January 18, 1932. Typed letter measures 11.25” x 8.25” and is untranslated. Sheet exhibits some folds. 100 - 200 1096 - Third Reich Letterhead Grouping Grouping of Third Reich / World War II letterhead grouping including: 1) Embossed letter sheet from Adolf Hitler measuring 11.5” x 8.25”. 2) Embossed letter sheet from Der Fuhrer measuring 11.5” x 8.25”. 3) Embossed card for Adolf Hitler measuring 4.75” x 7.75”. 4) Embossed invitation card for Herman Goring measuring 5.75” x 8.25” (punch damage). 5) Menu card featuring Hitler’s insignia at top measuring 7” x 4.25”. 6) Menu card featuring Hitler’s insignia at top dated November 28th, 1941 measuring 7” x 4.25”. 7) Invite card from Hitler (not filled out) measuring 5.25” x 7.5”. 8) Three pieces of postal material related to the Fuhrer’s office. 9) Small name card featuring Hitler’s personal insignia at upper left with card measuring 4” x 3.75”. 600 - 800 1105 Lady Bird Johnson Autograph Autograph of Claudia Alta Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson (1912–2007) Wife of the President of the United States Lyndon B. Johnson, on card. Card features image of the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall Texas. Card measures 3.75” x 5.75”. 100 - 200 1097 Czar Alexander I Autograph Autograph of Czar Alexander I (1777 –1825) Emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825. , ADS, 1pp., on preprinted document dated 1802. Untranslated document measures 9.75” x 15” and exhibits some slight soiling and folds. 800 - 1000 1098 Faustin I Autograph Autograph of Faustin I (1782–1867) Haitian army officer, President of Haiti in 1847-49, Emperor of Haiti (1849-1859), ADS, 1 pp., featuring Haitian Coat 1106 Group of Political Related Ephemera Grouping of political related ephemera including: 1.) Group of 4 stamps (1-woman’s suffrage, 2-18th Amendment, 1-Willkie), 2.) 1 used and 4 unused “Aboard Air force One” letterhead. One page letter by unknown writer named Dave. Sheets measure 7.75” x 5.5”, 3.) Five sheets of unused “Willkie Worker’s League” letterhead measuring 11” x 8.5”, 4.) Campaign dinner ticket for September 29th, 1960 at the Commonwealth Armory in Boston. Unused ticket measures 3.75” x 7.25”, 5.) Donation certificate for Woodrow Wilson campaign for the Democratic National Committee. Sheet exhibits folds with some edge roughness and measures 7” x 12”, 6.) Rufus Burrus autograph on County Court, Jackson County Missouri letterhead dated January 10th, 1930. Sheet measures 11” x 8.5” 80 - 120 12 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1097 1124 1127 1111 www.AlderferAuction.com | 13 1136 1158 1160 14 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1107 Chiang Kai-shek Autograph Autograph of Chiang Kai-shek (1887–1975) Chinese political and military leader and President of the Republic of China from 1948 to 1975, signed card, 1pp., featuring embossed Republic of China sun, and text “The President of the Republic of China”. Card measure 6.5” x 3.75” and is accompanied by letter from the “Office of the President, Republic of China” signed by James Shen (Secretary to the President) dated Taipei, Taiwan, March 2, 1959 sending card. Accompanied by two news photographs of Chiang Kai-shek measuring 6” x 8.5” that exhibit some wrinkling. 200 - 300 1108 John B. Booth Autograph Autograph of John B. Booth (?–?) American actor. Autograph signed on mat of photograph. Photograph shows Booth in costume with sentiment written on mat “Thank You, Miss Nory, Bong Jore! Bong Jore! Very Sincerely John B. Booth, Esmeralda April 21, 1898”. Photograph with mat measures 9.5 x 5.5” (sight) and is framed (frame measures 15” x 11.5”. Reverse of glass exhibits some dirt and slight abrasion to photographic mat. 40 - 60 1109 Sarah Bernhardt Autograph Autograph of Sarah Berhardt (1844–1923) French stage and silent film actress, ALS in French, 4pp., on Sarah Bernhardt monogrammed letterhead dated 1889. Manuscript letter measures 5” x 3.75”. Letter exhibits previous mounting evidence on left reverse. 100 - 200 1110 George M. Cohan Autograph Autograph of George M. Cohan (1878–1942), American entertainer, playwright, composer and producer., TLS, 1 pp., on George M. Cohan Productions letterhead dated January 20th, 1922. Typed letter measures 7.5” x 8.5” to George Turner regarding business matters. Signed in ink by Cohan at lower right. Sheet exhibits some folds. 400 - 600 1111 Enrico Caruso Autograph Autograph of Enrico Caruso (1873–1921) Italian operatic tenor, signed caricature, 1pp, on “On Board R.M.S. Oceanic” letterhead. Sheet features caricature of Caruso signed by him with “Oceanic 12/11/1907” added in his hand. Sheet measures 8” x 5” and exhibits folds. 300 - 500 1112 Enrico Caruso Autograph Autograph of Enrico Caruso (1873–1921) Italian operatic tenor, signed caricature, 1pp. Sheet features caricature of Caruso looking left drawn by him and signed. Caricature is dated October 1909. Paper sheet measures 7.25” x 6”(sight) and is framed (frame measures 11.5” x 9.75”. 300 - 400 1113 Grouping of Letters & Ephemera Related to Stage, Entertainment and Vaudeville Grouping of 9-pieces of letters and ephemera related to the stage, entertainment and vaudeville including; ALS from Sophie Tucker, ALS from Harold Peary (Gildersleeve), signed caricature of Harry Lauder, Two ALS’s from Robert Grau and pieces related to stage performances. 60 - 80 1114 Publicity Still Photographs for Silent Movie - Human Driftwood Grouping of six publicity still photographs for the Shubert Film Corporation film “Human Driftwood” staring Robert Warwick. Film information stamped on front of photographs. Photographs measure 8.5” x 6.5”. 80 - 100 1115 Publicity Still Photographs for Silent Movie - The Dark Silence Grouping of six publicity still photographs for the Clara Kimball Young in the World Picture Film “The Dark Silence”. Photographs measure 8” x 10” and exhibit some light staining. 80 - 100 1116 Publicity Still Photographs for Silent Movie - Sauce for the Goose Grouping of eight publicity still photographs for the film “Sauce for the Goose”. Photographs stamped with film title on reverse. Photographs measure 8.25” x 10” and exhibit some edge chips. 70 - 90 1117 Publicity Still Photographs for Silent Movie Mrs. Leffingwell’s Boots Grouping of five publicity still photographs for the film “Mrs. Leffingwell’s Boots”. Photographs stamped with film title on reverse. Photographs measure 8.25” x 10” and exhibit some edge chips. 70 - 90 1118 Publicity Still Photographs for Various Silent Movies Grouping of publicity still photographs for various silent films including All Man (2), The Almighty Dollar (3), The Man of the Hour (2), The Heart of a Hero (1), and the Deep Purple (1). Photos measure approximately 8” x 10” with some exhibiting stains, foxing, and slight chips. 80 - 100 1119 Theda Bara Autograph Autograph of Theda Bara (1885–1955) American silent film and stage actress, ALS, 1pp., on Theda Bara letterhead dated Tuesday, nd. Manuscript letter measures 8.5” x 6.5” to Anita thanking her for the flowers she had sent. Letter signed “Theda” at lower left. 150 - 250 1120 John Philip Sousa Autograph Autograph of John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) American composer, conductor and showman, TLS, 1pp., on Sousa and His Band letterhead dated April 12th, 1919. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” to Marjorie regarding future concert dates. Sheet exhibits folds. 150 - 250 1121 Jimmy Durante Autograph Autograph of James Francis “Jimmy” Durante (1893–1980) American singer, comedian, and actor, TLS, 1pp., on typing paper featuring ink stamp of Durante portrait at upper left dated February 23rd, 1974. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” to John Buchanan regarding thank you for letter and thoughts. Letter exhibits folds and several edge tears. 60 - 80 1122 Jeanette MacDonald Autograph Autograph of Jeanette MacDonald (1903-1965) American singer and actress, TLS, 1pp., on Jeanette MacDonald at the Studio letterhead, no date (1943). Typed letter measures 8.5” x 5.5” to Gerberge Legault regarding thank you for evening bag and news about her new picture, Bittersweet. Letter exhibits folds and is accompanied by original mailing envelope. 80 - 100 1123 Fernandel Autograph Autograph of Fernand J. Contandin aka Fernandel (1903–1971) French actor and singer, ALS, 1pp., on Fernandel letterhead dated November 2, 1964. Letter measures 10.5” x 8.25” and regards business issues and details of bank check. Letter exhibits folds. 60 - 80 1124 Hedda Hopper Owned Dinner Jacket with Provenance Black lace over silver dinner jacket belonging to Hedda Hopper (1885–1966) American actress and well known gossip columnist. Jacket is accompanied by TLS signed by Hopper dated May 25, 1964 giving the jacket to the recipient of the letter. Jacket is further accompanied by 8” x 10” heavily retouched photograph of Hedda Hopper wearing the jacket. Photograph was used as publicity photograph for various venues. 600 - 800 1125 Hedda Hopper Ephemera and Clothing Collection Large collection of letters, ephemera photographs, and clothing that belonged to Hedda Hopper (1885–1966) American actress and well known gossip columnist. Clothing includes 4-hats. Request full list. 800 - 1500 1126 Connie Mack Autograph Autograph of Connie Mack (1862–1956) American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner, TLS, 1 pp., on American Baseball Club of Philadelphia letterhead dated December 28th, 1932. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” to Mr. Alan Wilson thanking him for sending New York Times article and wishing Wilson’s family a nice Christmas and Happy New year. 200 - 300 www.AlderferAuction.com | 15 1127 1929 World Series Ticket World Series ticket for Game 5 held at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Ticket for Section A Row 8 Seat 4 printed by the Globe Ticket Company of Philadelphia. Ticket features attached coupon. Ticket unit measures 2.5” x 5” and exhibits some slight separation at upper border. 200 - 300 1128 Branch Rickey Autograph Autograph of Branch Rickey (1881–1965) Major League Baseball executive and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, TLS, 1pp., on Brooklyn Dodgers letterhead dated March 4th, 1948. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” to Mr. L.J. Sylvor regarding thank you and sending autograph as requested. Letter exhibits folds. 80 - 120 1129 Joe Louis Autograph Autograph of Joe Louis (1914–1981), American professional boxer and world heavyweight championship (1937-1949), TLS, 1pp., on Joe Louis Champion of the World letterhead dated June 9th, 1948. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” to Mr. L.J. Sylvor regarding thank you for hand lettered cards. Letter exhibits folds and features stamping in upper left corner “From Joe Louis Camp, Pompton Lakes, N.J.”. 100 - 150 1130 Zeppelin Postal Covers Grouping of five postal covers / postcards flown on the German airships Hindenburg and Graf Zeppelins. Grouping includes: 1.) German postal cover flown on Hindenburg’s first flight to North America in 1936. Envelope features decorative cachet on left obverse. 2.) German postal cover flown on Hindenburg’s October 1936 flight to North America. 3.) U.S. postal cover flown on Hindenburg’s first flight from Lakehurst to Frankfurt, Germany in 1936. 4.) German cancelled postcard for Hindenburg’s first flight to North America. Postcard is an advertising postcard TYCOL and VEEDOL lubricants and oils. 5.) U.S. postcard flown on the first flight of the Graf Zeppelin from the United States to Germany in 1928. 150 - 250 1131 Zeppelin Postal Covers Grouping of three postal covers / postcard flown on various U.S. airships. Grouping includes: 1.) German postcard flown on the Z.R. III (USS Los Angeles) on its 1924 flight from Germany to the United States 2.) German postal cover flown on the Z.R. III (USS Los Angeles) on its 1924 flight from Germany to the United States 3.) U.S. Airmail postal cover featuring cachet of the USS Macon. Cover cancelled Lakehurst, New Jersey, but no indication that this cover was flown. 100 - 150 1132 Grouping of Aviation Related Postal Covers Grouping of 10 postal covers related to aviation including; autogiros, China Clippers, Lindbergh, balloons and others. 80 - 120 1133 Grouping of Ocean liner Letters, Letterhead, and Envelopes Grouping of Late 19th/20th Century ocean liner letters (8), letterhead (7), envelopes (4), and list of passengers (1). 60 - 80 1134 Group of Notable Ocean liner Ephemera Grouping of ephemera related to notable ocean liners including: 1.) Commemorative postal cover for the first trip to America by the S.S. Queen Mary in 1936, 2.) Unused letterhead from the RMS Lusitania, 3.) Breakfast menu card from the RMS Lusitania for February 23rd, 1911, 4.) Letterhead from the RMS Carpathian. Sheet used for financial figuring on front and nautical locations on reverse. 80 - 120 1135 Grouping of Science / Exploration Related Ephemera Grouping of ephemera related to science and exploration topics including: 1.) Commemorative postal cover for Admiral Byrd’s return from the South Pole to New York City in 1930, 2.) Commemorative postal cover for Byrd Expedition to Antarctica in 1930. Cover present S.S. New York cancellation, 3.) Letter on horticulturist letterhead signed John J. Smith dated May 29th, 1857, re: publishing. Letter has been mounted, 4.) Letter and envelope front for the Bermuda Oceanographic expedition dated 1930 signed by William Beebe, sold with Beebe bookplate. 60 - 80 1136 18th Century Coal Receipt - Woodcut Header Receipt from John Edwards for one load of coal dated April 1st, 1718. Sheet exhibits pre-printed top with woodcut featuring loaded horse and cart and man carrying bag of coal. Bottom portion of receipt filled out in manuscript. Sheet measures 7.25” x 4.25” and features toning and small hole in center of receipt. 100 - 150 1137 Grouping of American 19th/Early 20th Century Decorative Business Letterheads Grouping of 19 pieces of illustrated letterhead for bicycles, clothing, automobiles, trains, copper smiths, and others. 150 - 250 1138 Grouping of Misc. Historical Documents and Ephemera Grouping of miscellaneous historical documents and ephemera including; French revolution period arrest warrant, French revolution related governmental document, watermarked Napoleon I paper sheet, Letter from Laos president in 1974, and other misc. 11 pieces. 80 - 120 1139 Grouping of Spanish American War Envelopes and Letter Grouping of Spanish American War envelopes being 5 used patriotic envelopes (4-Remember the Maine, 1-On to Havana). Sold with letter and envelope from William Burke, Co. E, 14th Regiment, 6pp. From Camp Thomas in Chickamauga, Georgia. Letter contains mostly camp news. Sold with fragment of letterhead top from Camp Thomas. Pieces exhibit some edge chipping and are sold WAF. 50 - 70 1140 Grouping of World’s Fair / Exposition Items Grouping of World’s Fair / Exposition ephemera including: 1.) Letter from 1889 for the Second Annual Fair and Exposition re: dividends on stock, 2.) Letter signed by G. Brown Goode on Columbian Expo letterhead re: complimentary tickets, 3.) Illustrated envelope for 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, for admission ticket for Columbian Exposition, 5.) Package ticket for the Philadelphia International Exhibition for 1876. 60 - 80 1141 Grouping of Western Express Related Ephemera Grouping of ephemera related to western express companies including: 1.) Postal cover of the Pacific Express Company. Cover exhibits some light staining, 2.) Postal cover for “Overland Mail via Los Angeles”. Cover exhibits some staining and edge tears and presents a 10 cent (Scott #31) cancelled stamp, 3.) Postal cover fragment advertising “Via Panama” with horizontal pair of 10 cent (Scott #31) stamps for waybill for Holbrook, Fort Apache Stage Line from Fort Apache to Holbrook dated June 4th, 1901. Waybill measures 7” x 17”, 5.) Unused Adams Express Company letterhead. Sheet measures 9.75” x 8”. 100 - 150 1142 Grouping of Sailing Ship Bills of Lading Grouping of Bills of Lading related to sailing ships including: 1.) French bill dated 1799 measuring 4.5” x 7.5” showing ship vignette, 2.) French bill dated 1839 measuring 5.5” x 10.75” showing ship vignette, 3.) New York and Philadelphia Steam Navigation Company bill dated 1861 measuring 9.75” x 7.75” featuring steamship image. 50 - 80 1142A Grouping of Misc. Ephemera and Documents Grouping of miscellaneous ephemera and documents including letterhead, Connecticutt Revolutionary War treasury chit, Civil War naval prints, stock certificate Pennsylvania 9-pence note, untranslated Russian document and others. Request full list. 24pcs. $300-400 1143 Thomas Mifflin Autograph Autograph of Thomas Mifflin (1744–1800) American colonial merchant and politician, signer of the Constitution, ADS dated August 15th, 1789. Document appoints John Barclay of Bucks County as President of the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace and Jail Delivery in Bucks County. Document signed by Mifflin as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Document measures 12” x 14.5” and exhibits folds and some toning. 200 - 300 16 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1162 1163 www.AlderferAuction.com | 17 1178 1174 - Front Back 18 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1144 Thomas Mifflin Autograph Autograph of Thomas Mifflin (1744–1800) American colonial merchant and politician, signer of the Constitution, ADS dated September 1st, 1789. Document appoints John Holme of Bucks County as a Justice of the County Court of Common Pleas. Document signed by Mifflin as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Document measures 12” x 16” and exhibits some toning, folds, and fold separations, signature is not involved. 200 - 300 1145 John Dickinson Autograph Autograph of John Dickinson (1732–1808), Noted American colonial politician, ADS dated September 7th, 1784. Document appoints William McIlvaine and John Praul as Justices of the Peace. Document signed by Dickinson as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. Document also signed by James Trimble at lower left. Document measures 11.75” x 14” and exhibits staining, folds, and minor fold separations. 200 - 300 1146 18th Century Petition to Sell Liquors - Bucks County, Pennsylvania Document dated September 12th, 1760 being a petition of David Smith of Plumstead in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to obtain a license for “selling & retailing spiritos liquors and such”. Petition exhibits signatures of recommendation of Smith’s character signed by ninety four citizens of Bucks County. Document (2pp.) measures 13” x 8” and exhibits folds with some slight fold separation. Document further exhibits some light toning and staining. 300 - 400 measures 10.5” x 8.5” and exhibits folds, some light staining, chipping to edges, and several small holes. 100200 1153 Auction Broadside - New Jersey - 1807 Auction broadside for real estate in Gloucester County, New Jersey, held on March 25th, 1807. Real estate includes 22 tracts of land. Broadside measures 11” x 8.75” and exhibits folds, some light staining, chipping to edges, and some manuscript corrections. Broadside printed by Thomas and William Bradford of Philadelphia. 100200 1154 Revolutionary War Document - New Jersey Legal agreement dated Cape May County, New Jersey, March 23rd, 1782 between the owners of the Barge Enterprise and Captain Elijah Hand regarding defense of the county, division of prizes, and prevention of plundering. Document signed by 26 members of the guard. Document (3 pp.) measures 13.5” x 8” and exhibits folds, staining, and several areas of fold splitting. 300 - 400 1155 Revolutionary War Document - New Jersey Legal agreement dated April 16th, 1782 between Furman Shephard and Jesse Hand regarding supplies for guards in Cape May County. Document signed by Shephard as commissary for the supply of provisions and by Jesse Hand. Document measures 13.5” x 8” and exhibits folds, light staining, and hole measuring 1.25” x 1” with text involvement. 100 - 200 1147 18th Century Petition to Keep a “House of Entertainment” Bucks County, Pennsylvania Document dated June 14th, 1763 being a petition of Thomas Shewel of Plumstead Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to obtain a license to keep a House of Entertainment (a Public House). Petition exhibits signatures by ten citizens of Bucks County. Document (1pp.) measures 6” x 7.5” and exhibits folds and toning with some light staining. 200 - 300 1156 Colonial New Jersey Document - 1747 Letter from Jacob Spiser to New Jersey Governor Johnathan Belcher dated August 20th, 1747. 1pp letter regards recent enemy privateers preying on the King’s vessels off the coast of New Jersey and Cape May. Letter additionally requests Belcher to commission Spiser as an officer in the British Navy. Document measures 12” x 7.5” and exhibits folds, staining, edge chipping and fold splitting. 200 - 300 1148 18th Century Petition to Sell Liquors - Bucks County, Pennsylvania Document dated June 11th, 1761 being a petition of James Hart of unknown location in Bucks County, Pennsylvania to permit Hart to continue to “retail spiritos liquors” as he has done before. Petition exhibits Hart’s signature. Document (1pp.) measures 6.75” x 7.5” and exhibits folds and light toning. 100 - 200 1157 Colonial New Jersey Loan Document Colonial New Jersey document dated December 15th, 1789. Document is a record of Continental Loan Office certificates issued to Jesse Hand from 1779 through 1781. Document measures 8.5” x 13” and exhibits folds, staining, and edge chipping with some text loss. 80 - 120 1149 18th Century Contract for Innkeeper - Bucks County, Pennsylvania Document dated September 13th, 1759 being a contract between Abraham Hill of Plumstead, Bucks County, Pennsylvania binding him to William Denny, Governor of the Provence of Pennsylvania, to “fulfill all the laws and ordinances made within the Province relating to innkeeping”. Document (1pp.) measures 8.5” x 6.5” and exhibits folds, some fold separations, and toning. 200 - 300 1158 Continental Congress Document Regarding Debt - 1782 Document regarding states’ payments for interest on the domestic debt of the United States determined by and assembly of the United States Congress on September 10th, 1782 and October 18th, 1782. Document signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary. Document measures 13.5” x 16.25” and exhibits folds and some light staining. 600 - 800 1150 Militia Document - Bucks County, Pennsylvania 1810 Document dated May 15th, 1810 being a list of exempts in Captain John Mann’s Company of the 48th Regiment of Bucks County Militia. Document lists three men in the list of exempts and is signed by John Mann as Captain of the Company. Document (1pp.) measures 13” x 8” and exhibits folds and some toning. Document sold with Doylestown newspaper “Democrat and Farmers Gazette” dated Doylestown, Tuesday June 10th, 1823. 4pp. newspaper measures 21” x 13” and exhibits folds with some splitting. 80 - 100 1159 Auction Broadside - New Jersey - 1810 Auction broadside for real estate in Gloucester County, New Jersey, held on October 9th, 1810. Real estate includes 21 tracts of land. Broadside measures 11” x 9” and exhibits folds, staining, chipping to edges. Reverse of broadside features lengthy manuscript memorandum regarding tracts of land. 80 - 150 1151 Grouping of Colonial/Continental Currency Grouping of three pieces of colonial/continental currency including; 1.) New Jersey three-shilling note #5046 dated March 25, 1776 printed by Isaac Collins in Burlington, New Jersey, 2.) Continental eight-dollar note #49743 dated May 9, 1776 printed by Hall & Sellers in Philadelphia, 3.) Continental thirty-dollar note #214842 dated September 26, 1778 printed by Hall & Sellers in Philadelphia. Notes in G/VG condition with wear. 100 - 150 1152 Auction Broadside - New Jersey - 1801 Auction broadside for real estate in Gloucester County, New Jersey, held on July 8th, 1801. Real estate includes tracts of land and a saw mill. Broadside 1160 Richard Somers Naval Archive Large archive related to naval career of Richard Somers . Archive includes letters , purser documents, and account documents related to Somers’ naval career from 1798 to 1804. Grouping includes 14 multipage letters, 15 purser documents, and two miscellaneous document fragments. Request detailed list. 1500 - 2000 1161 New Jersey Land Document - Bushrod Washington Autograph Land document for Cape May County, New Jersey dated April 23rd, 1812. 3pp document signed on third page by Bushrod Washington as Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Document measures 16” x 10” and exhibits significant staining and edge chipping with loss. Washington’s signature is strong. 100 - 150 www.AlderferAuction.com | 19 1162 Large New Jersey Archive - 18th and 19th Century Large grouping of New Jersey related land documents, manuscript survey maps, receipts, letters, and miscellaneous documents dating from the early 18th century to the mid 19th century. Family names include Corson, Keens, Hand, Chattin, Leaming, and Stillwell. Documents range in condition from near mint to fragments. Large collection representing New Jersey history. Group also includes numerous wedding invitations from the late 19th century, graduation invites, 1888 Princeton University graduation invites. 300 - 400 1163 Grouping of Early New Jersey Documents Grouping of miscellaneous New Jersey related documents and ephemera including receipts, letters, map fragments and a tax on carriage document. Most document are early 19th century. 14 pieces. 60 - 80 1164 Early Nineteenth Century Political Broadside-New Jersey Small broadside titled “Address of the Young Men of Newark, N.J., to the American People”. Sheet measures 11.5”x 6.25” and exhibits some foxing and folds. 100 - 150 1165 Early Nineteenth Century July 4th Broadside-New Jersey Small broadside titled “Odes To Be Sung at Bloomfield N.J. July 4th 1840”. Sheet measures 11.5”x 7. 5” and exhibits some foxing and folds. 80 - 120 1166 Charles Dickens Autograph Autograph of Charles Dickens (1812–1870) noted English author, 1pp. dated March 14th, 1869 on letterhead of the Office of All the Year Round, a weekly journal conducted by Charles Dickens. Letter regards return of signed legacy receipt and features Dickens’ distinctive signature. 500 - 700 1167 Edward Everett Hale Autograph Autograph of Edward Everett Hale (1822–1909) American author and member of the clergy, ANS, 1 pp., on Hale’s personal letterhead dated October 18th, 1883. Note measures 5.25” x 5” with text reading “Dear Mr. Andrews, Short accounts make long friends. Always Yrs E.E. Hale”. 100 - 150 1168 William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody Autograph Autograph of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody (1846–1917) American showman and scout, ALS, 1 pp., on Buffalo Bill’s Wild West letterhead dated New Haven May 21st, no year. Manuscript letter measures 11” x 8.5” to Mr. McCaddon regarding recent events at show including attendance, copyrighting a battle, and staff issues. Letter signed at lower right and features post script on verso. Letter exhibits filing punch holes at top, small staple hole at upper left corner. 800 - 1000 1169 Susan B. Anthony Autograph Autograph of Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) American women’s suffragette, social reformer and feminist , ALS, 1 pp., on Office of the Honorary President of the Nationals American Woman Suffrage Association letterhead dated Rochester New York, October 17th 1905. Manuscript letter measures 11” x 8.5” to Mrs. Coauls-Ward. Letter details Anthony going to Coauls-Ward’s mother’s 87th birthday. Sheet exhibits folds and some light staining. 800 - 1200 1170 James Whitcomb Riley Autograph Autograph of James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916) American author and poet, ALS, 1 pp., on James Whitcomb Riley embossed letterhead dated Parker’s November 7th, 1898. Manuscript letter measures 7” x 4.75” to M. J. Keating thanking Keating for a theater invitation. Sold with original envelope addressed by Riley and initialed at lower left, as well as printed theater portrait of Riley measuring 7.75” x 5”. 200 - 300 1171 Omar Bradley Autograph Autograph of Omar Bradley (1893–1981),noted officer of the United States Army during WWII, later becoming General of the Army, TLS, 1pp., on Chief of Staff letterhead Washington, D.C. dated April 9th, 1952. Typed letter measures 10.5” x 7” to William Cole, Publicity Director for Knopf Publishing. Letter thanks Cole for book on Lincoln and his generals. Letter exhibits folds and pencil notations at upper right. 80 - 100 1172 Horace Greeley Autograph Autograph of Horace Greeley (1811–1872) editor of the New-York Tribune and politician, ALS, 1pp., on New York Tribune letterhead dated May 17th, 1869. Manuscript letter measures 7.75” x 4.75” to P. H. Jones. Letter regards political appointment. Letter exhibits folds and previous mounting evidence on left reverse. 80 - 120 1173 P.T. Barnum Autograph Autograph of Phineas Taylor “P. T.” Barnum (1810–1891) American showman and businessman , ALS, 1pp., on Lindencroft letterhead dated June 30th, 1865. Manuscript letter measures 8” x 5” to the Honorable Obed M. Humphrey with letter regarding request to photograph. Letter exhibits folds and slight foxing. 200 - 300 1174 P.T. Barnum Autograph Autograph of Phineas Taylor “P. T.” Barnum (1810–1891) American showman and businessman, ALS, 2pp., on Barnum’s American Museum letterhead dated July 31st, 1855. Manuscript letter measures 7.75” x 5” marked private to Mr. Curtis regarding private financial matters and Barnum’s credit. Letter features two Barnum signatures and one initialing. Letter exhibits folds and some light soiling. 400 - 600 1175 Hyatt Frost Autograph Autograph of Hyatt Frost (1827-1895) Business partner of P.T. Barnum, ALS, 2pp., on Barnum’s New American Museum letterhead dated July 5th, 1866. Manuscript letter measures 10” x 8” to W.W. Thomas regarding sending check and describing slow business during the summer months. Letter exhibits folds. 150 - 250 1176 F.E. Lowenstein Autograph--George Bernard Shaw Related F.E. Lowenstein autograph, postcard on pre-printed Bernard Shaw reverse dated June 25th, 1947. Postcard measures 5.5” x 3.5” and features short note requesting “Please send me your Ideologies”. Postcard sent to W.H. Allen in Philadelphia. Postcard exhibits some toning and slight bend. 80 - 100 1177 Zane Grey Autograph Autograph of Zane Grey (1872–1939) American author (Western genre), ANS, 1pp., on Zane Grey Altadena California letterhead (no date). Manuscript note measures 4.5” x 6” to Miss De Young regarding thank you for wishes and recovery on De Young’s illness. Note features small stain, three punch holes at left border, and previous mounting evidence on left reverse. 100 - 200 1178 Ezra Pound Autograph Autograph of Ezra Pound (1885–1972) American poet and notable figure in the early modernist movement, TLS, 1pp., on Ezra Pound, Rapallo letterhead (not dated). Typed letter measures 7” x 8.75” to unknown recipient regarding the Cuban economy and American exports. Letter signed at bottom margin “E.P.”. Letter exhibits folds and several edge tears. 200 - 300 1179 T.S. Eliot Autograph Autograph of T.S. Eliot (1888–1965), Poet, essayist, publisher, playwright, TLS, 1pp., on Criterion Quarterly Review letterhead of which Eliot was the editor, dated November 15th, 1935. Typed letter measures 10” x 8” to Reverend Charles Harris regarding critique of a Maynard Smith publication. Letter exhibits folds with manuscript notes on reverse from Reverend Harris. 600 - 800 1180 Ferde Grofe Autograph Autograph of Ferde Grofe (1892–1972) American composer and pianist, TLS, 1pp., on Ferde Grofe, Teaneck, New Jersey letterhead dated August 10th, 1937. Typed letter measures 10.5” x 7.75” to Robert Walter regarding fulfillment of autograph request. Letter exhibits folds. 60 - 80 20 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1183 1179 Detail 1198 www.AlderferAuction.com | 21 1181 Joseph McCarthy Autograph Autograph of Joseph McCarthy (1908–1957) American politician, TLS, 1pp., on United States Senate Committee on Appropriations letterhead dated June 25th, 1951. Typed letter measures 10.5” x 8” to L.J. Sylvor regarding thank you for lettered card and fulfillment of autograph request. Letter exhibits folds. 100 - 150 1182 Lloyd M. Bucher - USS Pueblo Autograph Autograph of Lloyd M. Bucher (1927–2004) United States Navy officer and captain of the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) when captured on January 23, 1968 by North Korea. on USS Pueblo, AGER-2 letterhead dated January 27th, 1978. Autograph signed as “CDR, USN (RET) Former CO USS Pueblo (AGER-2)”. Letter sheet measures 10.25” x 8” and exhibits folds with two small tape adhesions at edges. 60 - 80 1183 Richard J. Gatling Autograph Autograph of Richard J. Gatling (1818-1903) American inventor and inventor of the Gatling gun, ALS, 1pp., on Gatling Gun Company letterhead dated July 15th, 1884. Manuscript letter measures 7.75” x 5” to the Colt Pat. Fire Arms Mfg. Co. regarding manufacture of eight guns for the US Navy Department. Letter exhibits folds. 800 - 1000 1184 Lord Kitchener Autograph Autograph of Lord Kitchener (1850–1916) British Army officer, TLS, 1pp., on Commander in Chief in India letterhead dated Calcutta February 5th, 1903. Typed letter measures 10.25” x 8.25” to Major General Ellis regarding award or Order of Merit. Letter exhibits light foxing and folds. 100 - 200 1185 Billy Rose Autograph Autograph of William “Billy” Rose (1899–1966) American singer, lyricist and theatrical showman, TLS, 1pp., on Ziegfeld Theatre letterhead dated September 12, 1947. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” and regards publishing of story. Sheet exhibits some folds with tear with loss at upper left. 100 - 150 1186 Homer Rodeheaver Autograph Autograph of Homer Rodeheaver (1880–1955) American evangelist, composer of gospel songs, and pioneer in gospel recording, TLS, 1pp., on Rodeheaver letterhead dated April 1, 1932. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” and regards recording four new songs. Sheet exhibits some folds and exhibits pencil note in upper left portion. 100 - 150 1187 Joel Chandler Harris Autograph Autograph of Joel Chandler Harris (1848–1908) American journalist, writer, and folklorist known for Uncle Remus stories, TLS, 1pp., on Joel Chandler Harris monogramed letterhead dated Atlanta, July 19, 1902. Typed letter measures 8” x 4.75” and regards sending drawings. Sheet exhibits some folds and two manuscript corrections to type. 150 - 250 1188 Edwin Franko Goldman Autograph Autograph of Edwin Franko Goldman (1878–1956) American band composer, TLS, 1pp., on Goldman Band letterhead dated February 26, 1924. Typed letter measures 11” x 8.5” and regards meetings of the New York Music Week Association. Sheet exhibits some folds. 100 - 150 1189 Malcolm Cowley Autograph Autograph of Malcolm Cowley (1898–1989) American novelist, poet, and journalist., TLS, 1pp., on World Congress Against War letterhead dated July 19, 1932. Typed letter to the Editor of the Arbitrator measures 11” x 8.5” and regards anti-war sentiments. Sheet exhibits some folds and toning. Sold with two additional letters from the World Congress Against War that are preprinted. 150 - 250 1190 Omar Bradley Autograph Autograph of Omar Bradley (1893–1981), noted officer of the United States Army during WWII, later becoming General of the Army, Autographed Card, 1pp. Card measures 4.5” x 5.25” to Mr. Keith of Massachusetts. Accompanied by original mailing envelope and note from Bradley’s aidede-camp dated February 7, 1970. 80 - 100 1191 James Gordon Bennett Jr. Autograph Autograph of James Gordon Bennett, Jr. (1841–1918) Publisher of the New York Herald, ALS, 1pp., on “The Herald” letterhead dated New York, November 29, 1889. Manuscript letter measures 8.5” x 5.5” and regards business matters. Sheet exhibits some folds. 60 - 80 1192 Steve Brodie Autograph Autograph of Steve Brodie (1861–1901) American bridge jumper and actor, TLS, 1pp., on Brodie, Champion Bridge Jumper & Swimmer of the World letterhead dated New York, March 5, 1895 regarding comments on his theatrical contracts. Typed letter measures 10.5” x 8” and exhibits folds with some splits and edge tears. 80 - 120 1193 Large Archive Related to Francis Howard Williams Large archive including numerous notes, partial manuscript stories, and manuscripts submitted to Williams for his opinion. Archive includes numerous letters written to Williams in the late 19th and early 20th Century related to literature, friendship, and publishing. Letter writers include Horace Howard Furness (4), Mary Virginia Terhune (7), Owen Wister (2), E. C. Stedman (11), John Burroughs, Otis Skinner, and others. 500 - 700 1194 Maxim Gorky Autograph Autograph of Maxim Gorky (1868–1936), Russian/Soviet writer, founder of the socialist realism literary method and a political activist, ANS, 1pp., nd 1906, on Franklin Inn Club letterhead. Note features short statement in Russian “The religion of the future is art”. Note measures 8” x 5” and exhibits foxing/toning with attached news clippings. 200 - 400 1195 Pair of Oliver Wendell Holmes Autographed Letters Pair of Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) American physician, poet and professor, letters including: 1.) ALS, 2pp., dated Boston May 4, 1880 to Francis Williams regarding critique of Williams’ writing. Letter measures 8” x 5” and comes with envelope. 2.) ALS, 2pp., on 296 Beacon St. Letterhead, dated Boston November 25th, 1885 to Francis Williams declining invitation from Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Letter measures 8” x 5” and comes with envelope that lacks stamp. 300 - 500 1196 Pair of Marie Corelli Autographed Letters Pair of Marie Corelli (1855–1924) British novelist, letters including: 1.) ALS, 3pp., dated London November 18th, 1893 to editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin regarding criticism of her work. Letter measures 8” x 5.25” and comes with envelope. 2.) ALS, 10pp., dated London December 12th, 1893 to Francis Howard Williams, Bulletin Editorial Rooms regarding thoughts of critique of her works in America. Letter measures 8” x 5.25” and comes with envelope. 300 - 400 1197 CDV of Louisa May Alcott Carte de Visite showing a bust view of Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) American novelist and poet (Little Women). Reverse of card shows no backmark but exhibits a presentation in ink “Betsey from Sairy May 1882”. Below ink presentation is pencil notation “Sairy = Louisa M Alcott, Betsey = Mary H. Williams”. Photograph exhibits some lightness and slight soiling. 300 - 500 1198 Louisa May Alcott Autograph Autograph of Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) American novelist and poet (Little Women), ALS, 2pp., dated November 12 (no year) to Mr. Williams regarding request of additional copies of play and conveying stories of rehearsal. Letter measures 8” x 5”. 300 - 500 1199 Louisa May Alcott Autograph Autograph of Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) American novelist and poet (Little Women), ALS, 3pp., dated November 9th (no year) to Mr. Williams regarding thank you for book and news of her father’s health condition. Letter measures 8” x 5”. 300 - 500 22 | Legacy Auction - Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents: December 9th, 2015 1205 1200 Wallace Nutting Autograph Autograph of Wallace Nutting (1861-1941) photographer, artist, and historian, 1pp, ALS on Nutting letterhead dated September 1, 1941 regarding sale of Windsor chair parts. Sheet measures 11”x 8.5”, exhibits folds and is housed in original mailing envelope. 80 - 120 1201 Emil Fuchs Autograph Autograph of Emil Fuchs (1866–1929) Austrian/American sculptor, painter, and author, Signed etching of nude seated woman. Etching signed at lower right in pencil, and at lower left in pencil a dedication “To Churchill Williams in remembrance of my visit to the Sat. Ev. Post Aug 1, 1924, Emil Fuchs” Etching measures 6.5” x 6.25” and is framed (frame measures 12.25” x 12”. Mat in frame exhibits spotting/foxing. 200 - 300 1202 Booth Tarkington Autograph Autograph of Booth Tarkington (1869–1946) American novelist and dramatist, Signed sentiment framed with photograph. Note with photograph signed “with grateful regards from Booth Tarkington” with additional text above this covered by mat. Photograph measures 4.5” x 4” and is framed (frame measures 12” x 10”. Mat in frame exhibits spotting/ foxing with photograph exhibiting some lightness. 100 - 200 1203 John J. Pershing Autograph Autograph of John J. Pershing (1860–1948) General in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Signed sentiment framed with photograph. Note with photograph signed “with cordial good wishes John J. Pershing”. Photograph of a bust view of Pershing wearing General of the Army uniform measures 11.5” x 9” (sight), sentiment measures 1” x 8.75” (sight) and is framed (frame measures 19.25” x 15.25”. Reverse of glass exhibits some dirt and photograph exhibits some oxidation spots. 150 - 250 1204 Fannie Hurst Autograph Autograph of Fannie Hurst (1889–1968) American novelist and women’s suffragette. Clipped autograph framed with photograph. Photograph of a bust view of Hurst measures 6” x 4.25 oval” (sight), clip measures 1” x 5” (sight) and is framed (frame measures 15” x 11.5”. Reverse of glass exhibits some dirt and clip ink exhibits some degradation. 80 - 100 1205 Jean Cocteau Autograph Autograph of Jean Maurice Cocteau (1889–1963) French writer, playwright, artist and filmmaker. Autographed drawing on flyleaf of booklet titled “Le Cordon Ombilical Souvenirs”. Left page (flyleaf) features drawing in blue pastel pencil of man holding flower with signature beneath. Booklet measures 7.75” x 10.5” (sight) and is framed (frame measures 13.5” x 17”. 600 - 800 1206 Comte de Forbin Autograph Autograph of Louis Nicolas Philippe Auguste, comte de Forbin (1779–1841) French painter and museum curator , ALS, 1pp., on Musee Royal letterhead, dated July 9, 1817. Letter measures 10” x 8” regarding museum business. Letter exhibits folds. 80 - 120 1207 Gertrude Stein Autograph Autograph of Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) American author/writer, ANS, 2pp., on 27 Rue De Fleures, Paris letterhead, no date. Manuscript note measures 3.75” x 5.5” to Kitty regarding visit and chatty news. 300 - 400 1208 Albert W. Ketelbey Autograph Autograph of Albert W. Ketelbey (1875–1959) English composer, conductor, and pianist, ALS, 1pp., on Albert W. Ketelbey letterhead, dated March 2, 1936. Letter measures 10” x 8” regarding piece of orchestra music titled “Mind the Slide”. Letter is accompanied by “Mind the Slide sheet music and copy of original letter sent. 100 - 150 1209 Guy de Maupassant Autograph Autograph of Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893) French writer/author, ANS, 1pp., on “GM” 24 Rue Boccador letterhead, no date. Card measures 4” x 5” regarding talking of migraine, not being able to get out of bed, and dinner later that evening. 300 - 500 1210 Rudyard Kipling Autograph Autograph of Autograph of Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) English shortstory writer, poet, and author, Clipped autograph attached to Bernwash, Etchingham letterhead. Letter sending Kipling autograph is TLS dated July 11, 1916 and is signed by M. Chamberlain, secretary for Bernwash, Etchingham. 100 - 200 1211 Leon Blum Autograph Autograph of Leon Blum (1872–1950) French politician and Prime Minister of France., TLS, 1pp., on Le Populaire letterhead, dated April 19, 1949. Letter measures 8.25” x 5.25” regarding publications. 100 - 200 www.AlderferAuction.com | 23 The Sanford Alderfer Companies, a second generation family business, is comprised of Alderfer Auction & Appraisal, Sanford Alderfer Real Estate and Tranzon Alderfer, have been helping people manage property in transition since 1959. Dedicated to ethically and creatively helping people buy and sell personal property and real estate, we specialize in finding solutions that simplify your life. 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Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Terms and Conditions, Alderfer Auction Company disclaims all warranties of authenticity of authorship for all lots consisting of works of fine art by or attributed to artists, author or person is so identified, works attributed to a period which includes any date prior to 1870 and all warranties relating to the identification of the period or dated of execution of property which may be proven inaccurate. www.AlderferAuction.com | 25 Signature The signature, inscriptions and dates are transcribed in print as they appear and are located as follows: SLL: Signed Lower Left SLR: Signed Lower Right SUL: Signed Upper Left SUR: Signed Upper Right SLC: Signed Lower Corner SUC: Signed Upper Corner S&DLL: Signed & Dated Lower Left S&DLR: Signed & Dated Lower Right 1. If we state “signed” in our opinion, the signature is of the named artist. 2. If we state “bears signature” in our opinion, the signature might be that of the artist, but we make no guarantee that work is by the named artist. WAF = With All Faults Measures are given height before width. For Furniture If we say “Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers,” we represent that the piece was made during that period. If we say “Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers,” we represent that the piece looks like the period mentioned, but it was crafted at a later date. Bid Increment Table Minimum Dollar Amount from US $0 from US $50 from US $200 from US $500 from US $1,000 from US $2,000 from US $5,000 from US $10,000 from US $20,000 from US $50,000 from US $100,000 Maximum Dollar Amount to US $49 to US $199 to US $499 to US $999 to US $1,999 to US $4,999 to US $9,999 to US $19,999 to US $49,999 to US $99,999 to and above Bid Increment US $5 US $10 US $25 US $50 US $100 US $250 US $500 US $1,000 US $2,500 US $5,000 Auctioneer’s Discretion Variations from the bid Increment Table are at the discretion of the auctioneer. Directions & Lodging Free shuttle service from Lansdale Train Station available. Call Alderfer’s for details. 24 hour notice required. From PA Turnpike Take Exit 31 “Lansdale” off 476. Left on Rt. 63 (Sumneytown Pike). Left at light (Forty Foot Rd). 3 miles to Clemens Rd. Left on Clemens Rd. Right on Fairgrounds Rd. From Philadelphia Rt. 309 North to Montgomeryville. Left on Rt. 463 (Cowpath Rd). 4 miles to Fairgrounds Rd. Left on Fairgrounds Rd. From Allentown Rt. 309 South to Souderton. Exit (Rt. 113). Right on Board Street. 3 miles to Cowpath Rd. Left on Cowpath Rd. approx. 2 miles to Fairgrounds Rd. Right on Fairgrounds Rd. Holiday Inn Marriott Courtyard Joseph Ambler Inn 1750 Sumneytown Pike 1737 Sumneytown Pike Bed & Breakfast Route 63 & PA Turnpike Route 63 & PA Turnpike 105 Horsham Road Kulpsville, PA Lansdale, PA 19446 Montgomeryville, PA 215-368-3800 215-412-8686215-362-7500 26 | Terms and Conditions Hampton Inn 1915 John Fries Highway Quakertown, PA 215-536-7779 Absentee Bid Form A separate bid form must be filled out for each category involved Fill out the form and fax to 215.368.9055 or email to bid@alderferauction.com Lot/Table Number Description Bid Price (=) w/o Buyer’s Premium 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Buyer Number (to be supplied by Alderfer’s):_____________Name: _________________________________ Email:___________________________________________Address: _______________________________ City, State, ZIP: ___________________________ Card Number: _____________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________________ Card Expiration Date: _______________________________ Additional Phone: ________________________ Credit Card: MC VISA Discover I am unable to attend the auction on ___________ and therefore request that you bid on my behalf on the above lot(s) up to but not exceeding the amount(s) listed. I acknowledge the following conditions of sale and agree to adhere to the same: • Everyone leaving an absentee bid must be willing to leave their credit card number to assure payment of a successful bid(s) is received by the end of the next day following an auction. • Minimum absentee bid that will be executed is $50 on any given item. • An illegible bid(s) will be disregarded. • An applicable sales tax will be added to the sales total unless a tax-exempt number is on file in our office by the day of the auction. An applicable Buyer’s Premium will be added to each purchase. • Bids are executed in competition with the audience on an alternate basis. Due to uncertainties of bidding, a lot may sell to the audience for the same amount authorized by the absentee bid. To avoid this possibility, the absentee bidder may authorize Alderfer’s to increase their bid by one increment by placing a (+) sign beside the bid price. • Merchandise is to be removed from the Auction Center no later than noon the day following the auction. Unclaimed merchandise will be sold at the discretion of the Auction Center. Sanford Alderfer Companies offers the absentee bid service as a convenience to our patrons who are unable to attend the auction. Alderfer’s will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute the bid. Purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition and authenticity. By signing below, I agree to the Terms and Conditions of Absentee Bid Form. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SignatureDate Legacy Auction: Rare & Important Autographs and Historical Documents