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Adolf Eichmann’s unseen memoirs, written in his cell during his trial in Jerusalem
LIVE AUCTION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 10:00 AM EASTERN
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 10:00 AM EASTERN
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2.
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3.
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limited to: mounting, silking, marginal damage, closed tears, “mat burn”, etc. That being the case, we are not responsible for such hidden
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$100 $10,000+
$1,000
$250 (or at auctioneer’s discretion)
$500
LIVE & INTERNET AUCTION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 & WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Auctions begin at 10:00 A.M. at our Chesapeake City, Maryland offices.
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PART I, Tuesday, February 10, 2015
WWII Autographs
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WWII Holocaust
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WWII Clothing, Flags & Hardware
WWII Relics
The Great War
General Militaria 1-295
396-312
313-388
389-465
466-596
597-683
684-747
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Part II, Wednesday, February 11, 2015
838-871
Colonial & Revolutionary War,
War Between the States 872-965
966-998
Americana
999-1084
Presidents & First Ladies 1085-1116
Cabinet Members & Supreme Court 1117-1243
Royalty & Heads of State
Science, Aviation, Space & Exploration
1244-1395
Authors1396-1419
Business1420-1440
Artists1441-1482
Entertainment 1483-1531
1532-1613
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CONDITION OF LOTS
As noted in the Terms and Conditions of Sale, we attempt
to describe the condition of our material according the
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provide at cost, and it is labor intensive. Therefore, buyers should allow up to two weeks following receipt of payment for their lots to be posted.
As noted in the Terms and Conditions of Sale,
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These lots have been identified in the catalog with
notations at the end of each description. Winning bidders of such items who desire shipping
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$100-500 $20
$500-1,000 $50
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Please note the following bidding increments.
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Saleas stated on the inside front
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PART II
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Colonial & Revolutionary War
838-871
War Between the States 872-965
Americana
966-998
Presidents & First Ladies 999-1084
Cabinet Members & Supreme Court 1085-1116
1117-1243
1244-1395
Authors1396-1419
Business1420-1440
Artists1441-1482
Entertainment 1483-1531
Notables & the Notorious! 1532-1613
Colonial & Revolutionary War
838. JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793) American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the
Continental Congress and two-time Governor of Massachusetts. Partial D.S. “John Hancock” as Governor of Massachusetts, 9 3/4” x 7 1/2”
cut from a larger document, [Boston], May 14, 1784. Co-signed by JOHN AVERY, JR. (1739-1806), American politician and 1st Massachusetts Secretary. Boldly signed, a few folds, else in very good condition, attractively matted with gold fillets and ivory gray mat, set into a
brown wood frame.
$2,000 - 3,000
839. LEXINGTON AND CONCORD COLONEL
OF MINUTEMEN URGES JOHN BROOKS TO
AVOID A GENERAL ENGAGEMENT EBENEZER
BRIDGE (1744–1814) A well-to-do merchant,
Bridge served during 1774 as a member of
the Billerica committee of correspondence and
representative to the first Massachusetts provincial congress. On Apr. 19, 1775 Col. Bridge
and his minutemen participated at Cambridge,
and at Bunker Hill he commanded a regiment
where he received severe sword wounds. He remained in service until the following year, and
from 1781 to 1786 Bridge was adjutant general of Massachusetts with the rank of brigadier
general in the state militia. Superb content wardate A.L.S. “E. Bridge” with integral cover, 3pp.
large 4to., Cambridge, Nov. 25, 1776 to “Major John Brooks, Col. Webb’s Regiment, Gen’l
McDougall’s Brigade at New York”. As Washington’s forced flee in disarray southwards in
New Jersey following their defeat in New York a
week earlier, Bridge responds to a letter sent by
Brooks as the latter had joined the entrenched
forces in northern Manhattan. In small part: “...
affords me much satisfaction...Col. Webb’s gallant behavior in time of action, and of the Honor your Regiment did itself in its good Retreat...
as an Individual of this Empire, I am...Sharer in
the Honor or Disgrace that accrues from their
conduct...much Honor is due to an Officer,
who, when outnumbered or overpowered by
an Enemy, makes a good Retreat...Whether all
the Retreat that have been made...have been
so conducted that none of them should appear
disgraceful, I shall not upon my present Light,
pretend to determine...we have had accounts of
Ports being abandoned and Forts evacuated...
as to occasion a gloom...by far more sad than
that of those who have recveived the melancholy and afflicting Tidings of Deaths of their
dearest Connections who bravely fell in Battle...You mention your ‘Retreating with Howe at
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your Heels’...keeping him at your heels might appear wonderful...I
think it almost miraculous that you were able to keep him there...I
do not think that...anything could be more hazardous than to come
to a general action...with such vast disadvantages on our side...The
Consequances...might have proved fatal - we...are not sufficiantly
inured to war. Our minds are not yet prepared to endure the Shock
of a general Defeat...We have not got rid of that notion...that Great
Britain was an impotent Enemy, that we should be able to conquer
her Armies with ease...timid Passions are ready in a Minute to cry
out Lord have mercy on us...More men have discovered their cursed
Toryism and Deceit in endeavoring to intimidate and affright People
in this way...if this is the case...to Come to a general Action would
be risking not only the Fate of the present Army but of the whole
Empire...the Director of our Military Operations [Washington] is constituted of Wisdom and Prudence...I wish I had words to express the
exalted Sentiments I entertain for his Excellency...that he should,
with an inferior number of undisciplined troops...defeat the Plans
and vanquish the Designs of experienced Generals...All Europe must
stand astonished...Nothing but a sense of the Value of Freedom and
of the Ugliness and Ignominy of Slavery can ever induce Men...[to]
submit to the Hardships and Perils of War...”. Faults include holes at
fold junctions, soiling, and damp stains affecting some text (which
remains easily legible), set between two pieces of glass. JOHN
BROOKS (1752-1825) was also a revolutionary patriot and physician,
a Concord Minuteman who also helped fortify Bunker Hill on the
night preceding the battle. From the estate of Brooks’ descendant,
Lt. Gen. Geoffrey Keyes (1888-1967), Patton’s second in command,
planner of the invasions of North Africa and Sicily, and commander
of II Corps.
$6,000 - 8,000
840. 1777 IDENTIFIED
11TH VIRGINIA POWDER
HORN Powder horn attributed to Capt. Peter B.
Bruin of Col. Daniel Morgan’s Independent Rifle
Company from Fauquier Co., part of the 11th
Virginia Regiment which
distinguished itself at the
Battle of Monmouth. The
10 1/2” long undecorated
powder horn has a 2 1/2”
wood base carved: “[17]77
P B B 11 VA”. Although
the carving is not entirely distinct, it become very
clear if misted with an
inocuous solution. The
horn has a carved spout
and lacks a stopper. Accompanied by a letter of
provenance issued by The
Gallant Pelham Military
Antiques which indicates
that the horn came from
the “James Anderson
Collection of Virginia Artifacts”.A letter from the
owner of the collection,
James Anderson, who
has inherited the collection from his grandfather
of the same name, also
states that the horn belonged to Bruin and that
it originated from his
grandfather’s collection.
Letters and notes indicate
that Bruin was wounded at Monmouth, then
served on Morgan’s staff
until May 12, 1779 when
he resigned due to complications from the wound.
$500 - 700
841. “THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE” Desirable engraving by John Neale “The Declaration of Independence”, image size 11
3/4” x 17 3/4”, after the John Trumbull painting, c. 1845. Engraved
after Trumbull’s version of this historical American event, what has
become the standard view and engraved many times, with this print
being one of the best depictions. Some toniong evident to the mat,
mounted to heavier board, overall very good.
$300 - 400
842. SAMUEL BLAIR (1741 - 1818) Pastor of the Old South Church
in Boston from 1766, second Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. Manuscript D.S., 1p. folio parchment, Philadelphia, May
19, 1806, a deed executed between William Shippen, Jr. and Blair in
which Shippen transfers a plot of land “on the North side of Noble
Street” in Philadelphia to Blair. Folds, else very good.
$100 - 150
Brooks blasts Burgoyne’s “whining plaints of a misguided, ostentatious & fallen Chief”
843. JOHN BROOKS (1752 - 1825) American revolutionary patriot and physician, Brooks was a Concord Minuteman who also helped fortify
Bunker Hill on the night preceding the battle. Unsigned A.L.S. entirely in Brooks’ hand, 2pp. 4to., Medford, Nov. 9, 1820 blasting Gen. John
Burgoyne. In part: “...I was not present with the ‘advance corps’ of the army under the command of General Lincoln on the 8th of October
1777...our cannon had annoyed the British army while performing that military rites of [?] at the interment of General [Simon] Fraser. It
was long after this I heard the explanation given to the cannonade which you mention to have received from...General Winslow...General
Burgoyne’s plaintive description of the scene has never made any impression on my judgement...I feel perfectly willing that the account as
stated by the General himself should go down to posterity, if the future historians of his nation should think fit to perpetuate the whining
plaints of a misguided, ostentatious & fallen Chief...no military man...will impugn the conduct of the American army in the instance complained of, as violating the laws of humanity or war...”. Near fine.
$200 - 300
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844. PERIOD ENGRAVING OF EDWARD BRADDOCK Period engraving of Gen. EDWARD BRADDOCK (1695-1755) showing the commander-in-chief as he is struck by a ball in the chest while astride
his horse, July 15, 1755, one man rushing to his aid, with two lines
of soldiers firing at each other in the background. The image is surrounded by an ornate border and is captioned” “DEFEAT and DEATH
of GENERAL BRADDOCK in North America”. The copper-plate engraving, 9 1/2” x 15”, measures 9 1/2” x 15” and was engraved by
marine artist and engraver ROBERT DODD (1748–1815) for Russell’s
History of England”. Fine.
$150 - 200
845. (JOHN PAUL JONES) HERMANN DUDLY MURPHY - (18671945) American painter and illustrator. An original ink and gray
wash drawing of John Paul Jones standing full-length on the deck of
a ship accomplished for the inclusion in the 1893 juvenile biography, Paul Jones by Molly Elliot Sewell. Signed “Hermann D. Murphy
93 at lower left. Lightly toned margins, with minor soiling, mounting
remnants on verso, otherwise good condition.
$200 - 300
846. AARON OGDEN (1756 - 1839) American Revolutionary officer
who captured a British supply ship and delivered Washington’s proposal to exchange Andre for Arnold, fifth governor of New Jersey. 851. TIMOTHY PICKERING (1745 - 1829) American politician and
A.D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Newark, July 2, 1787, a legal writ in his hand Adjutant General of the Continental Army, Secretary of War (1795)
boldly signed as clerk at bottom. Very good.
$75 - 100 and Secretary of State (1795-1800). Fine association franked folded
postal cover: “Tim: Pickering Q.M.G....Public Service” as Quartermaster General, bearing a “FREE” hand stamp, addressed by Pickering to
847. RICHARD PENN (1735 - 1811) Lieutenant Governor of Pennsyl- Col. JOHN FITZGERALD at Alexandria, Va. On the verso, Fitzgearald
vania from 1771 to 1773, later a member of the British Parliament. dockets the cover: “Timothy Pickering Philadelphia June 21st 1784”.
He delivered the Olive Branch Petition to George III. Good content Very good. JOHN FITZGERALD (d. 1799) emmigrated from Ireland
D.S. as Lieutenant Governor, 1p. folio parchment, Aug. 11, 1772, as served as an aide to Washington. Present at Valley Forge, he was
a grant of land to Richard Peters a tract of 2,000 acres of land: “... later wounded at Monmouth and resigned his commission. A year
within our Indian purchase lately made at a General Treaty held at earlier he had been elected mayor of Alexandria.
$150 - 200
Fort Stanwix...”. Very good, signed at bottom where parchment has
been folded-over and originally tied with a pink ribbon. In 1768, Fort
Stanwix was the site of an important treaty conference between the 852. JOHN RANDOLPH OF ROANOKE (1773 - 1833) American
British and the Iroquois, arranged by William Johnson. The treaty statesman and a vigorous defender of states’ rights, he opposed
pushed the boundary of Indian lands even further west, leading to Jefferson’s policies, the War of 1812, and the Missouri Compromise.
more violence in the coming years. The recipient of the land may A.L.S. 1p. 4to., “Greenwich Street”, Nov. 16, 1814 to “Mr. Parrish”. In
have been RICHARD PETERS (1744-1828), American lawyer, jurist, part: “...I have received your very polite & friendly letter from George
and politician from Philadelphia, a delegate to the Continental Con- Town & hope to see you in Philad’a in a very few days when more
gress.
$150 - 200 can be done in the way of communication than twenty sheets of
M[anu].S[cript]...”. Fine, matted with an engraving and set in a black
wood frame.
$200 - 300
848. WILLIAM PEPPERELL (1696 - 1759) American general who
commanded forces against the French at Cape Breton and in the
French and Indian war. He was also the first American ever knighted.
A.D.S. in the text, 1p. 36mo., Kittery, July 15, 1738, a receipt showing he had received the sum of nine pounds. A collector’s ink note
lies well below the text. Some uneven toning.
$150 - 200
853. FRANCIS RAWDON, EARL OF MOIRA (1754 - 1826) British
officer who saw action at Bunker Hill, Long Island, White Plains,
Monmouth and Camden. Defeated Greeene at Hobkirk’s Hill. Later
served as governor-general of India. A.L.S. “Moira”, Donington Hall,
July 10, 1811. In part: “...thanks for the confidential communication...of a circumstance relative to a person employed in my affairs.
I had heard intimations of similar import...”. Very good. $100 - 150
849. WILLIAM PEPPERELL Manuscript D.S., 1p. 8vo., [Kittery?], Feb.
9, 1738, a contract concerning furnishing nails for the construction
854. GEORGE RODNEY (1718 - 1792) British naval officer best
of a warehouse. Very good.
$200 - 300
known for his commands in the American Revolution, also his vic850. CHARLES PETTIT (1736 - 1806) American Revolution patri- tory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. It is often
ot and financier, and a powerful advocate for the acceptance of claimed that he was the commander to have pioneered the tactic of
the Constitution. Good content A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Philadelphia, May “breaking the line”. Bold signature “Rodney” on a portion of a 1791
$100 - 150
18, 1792 to John Nicholson, Comptroller General of Pennsylvania document. Very good, with period engraving.
concerning the estate of Joseph Reed (1741-1785), delegate to the
Continental Congress, signer of the Articles of Confederation and
855. GOLD SELLECK SILLIMAN (1732 - 1790) American Revolution
President of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Executive Council. In part: “...I
brigadier general who led a regiment at the battles of Long Island
supposed his acct. as President had been fully settled...The Stateand White Plains, in 1789 he was surprised and captured at his home
ment you have now sent me...obliges me to go into the enquiry, by
by a force under Henry Clinton. Manuscript D.S., 2pp. oblong 8vo.,
an appeal...All that Mr. Reed received from the State was short of
Danbury, Feb. 18, 1786, an order to Treasurer John Lawrence to pay
the expences actually incurred by the Office he held, without taking
Silliman the sum of one pound, three shillings, presumably for his
into the estimate any compensation for the zealous exertions of his
services in a case against a man charged with burglary. Signed by
talens in the the Public Service...”. Horizontal split repaired on verso,
him on verso upon receipt of the payment. Very good. $150 - 200
else very good.
$200 - 300
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856. BENJAMIN WALKER (1753 - 1818) Revolutionary War officer,
aide-de-camp to Baron von Steuben and George Washington. A.L.S.
1p. large 4to., Utica, June 10, 1809 to a descendant of Revolutionary
War officer Goose van Schaick sending him “Two Thousand and four
Dollars in Bank Notes”, which he wishes to have deposited in his account. Horizontal split repaired on verso, else very good.$100 - 150
863. NEW YORK CELEBRATES THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION Interesting disbound imprint, 22pp.8vo., ca. 1856, an
article entitled: “Federal Procession in Honor of the Constitution of
the United States”. The article is a reprint of a period news item,
not credited, which describes events in New York to celebrate the
ratification. According to the article, it was an enormous affair, with
bands, cannon firings, and every trade represented by about 5,000
857. OLIVER WOLCOTT (1726 - 1797) Signer of the Declaration of marchers. The events concluded with a celebration and dinner at
Independence, member of the Continental Congress, major general pavilions designed by Pierre L’Enfant. Those structures are shown
in the Continental Army. Bold signature: “Teste Oliver Wolcott Sher- on an 11” x 7” hand-colored fold-out . Overall fine.
$150 - 200
iff” cut from a document. Light toning, very good.
$250 - 350
864. CORNWALLIS SURRENDERS TO WASHINGTON Copper-plate
858. OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. (1760 - 1833) American Revolution sol- line engraving, 8 1/2” x 11”, by Archer & Boilly, 1854, after a period
dier and patriot, Secretary of the Treasury succeeding Hamilton. Lot painting by Robert Smirke. A great image in fine condition, with one
of two Connecticut pay documents, each 1p. 12mo., Hartford, Feb. major flaw - the event never occurred! Cornwallis, embarrassed that
20, 1789, both issued to Pierpoint Bacon and paying ten shillings he had been defeated by the lowly colonists, refused to attend the
interest on Connecticut Revolutionary War debt. One of the notes surrender ceremonies, sending a lower-ranked officer in his stead.
indicates that the sum was paid to a staff officer of infantry. Cut
$100 - 150
cancels away from signatures.
$75 - 100
865. RELICS OF FRENCH WARSHIP “TOUNANT” Relics from the
French warship “Tounant” which participated in the American Revolution, said to be a French admiral’s flagship, sunk off Haiti in 1779.
Three relics are loosely attached to a pine board, include a section
of a musket stock, trigger, and trigger mechanism, butt plate, and
copper hull fastening pin, with unsigned museum certificate.
$300 - 400
866. REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CANNON BALL FROM DELAWARE
BAY Heavily encrusted 5” diameter iron cannon ball recovered from
the Delaware Bay, ca. 1780. The ball, recovered from a long-scattered shipwreck, reacted with the sands and mud surrounding it to
form an encrustation, half of which has been removed. An attractive
relic.
$200 - 300
859. (BOSTON TEA PARTY) ALEXANDER HODGDON (b. 1741)
Mate aboard the merchant ship Dartmouth, the vessel which carried
the infamous tea to Boston. Later served as Cleric for the committee
established to aid the suffering of Boton residents during the seige.
D.S. as Treasurer of Boston, 1p. 24mo., Boston, Apr. 1, 1786, a tax
receipt.
$75 - 100
860. PRIVATEERS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Lot of two signatures cut freom documents, includes: ELIAS HASKETT DERBY
(1739-1799), one of the wealthiest and most celebrated of post-Revolutionary War American merchants; during the Revolutionary War,
he owned or had shares in 158 privateers. Derby owned the Grand
Turk, the first New England vessel to trade directly with China, and
ISRAEL THORNDIKE (1757-1832), American privateer and merchant; during Revolutionary War, he was appointed captain of the
privateer Warren by the government of Massachusetts. When peace
was concluded, Thorndike engaged extensively in commerce with
China and the East Indies.
$150 - 200
861. A LIEUTENANT IS PAID FOR CLOTHES AND ARMS LOST IN
THE RETREAT FROM NEW YORK Interesting document which in
itself shows the Colonies’ desperate military situation in early 1777.
The 1p. oblong 8vo. document was written by Lt. John Hart on Jan.
14, 1777, in part: “Rec’d Orders on Treas. for 20 [Pounds] to be in
Acct. for my Cloaths & Arms lost retreating from N. York 15 Sept.
last.”. Beneath in another hand, likely that of a paymaster or the
regimental treasurer: “Mr. John Hart 1st Lieut of Capt. Elisha Chapmans Comp’y [?] Sam’l Selden’s Regiment”. Very good. The document shows the haste with which the Continentals were fleeing New
York on Sept. 15, 1776 (the day the city was occupied) - so quickly
that clothes and arms were left behind. All three men mentioned in
this document participated in the retreat, but Selden was captured
and would die on a prison ship less than a month later. $300 - 400
862. REVOLUTIONARY WAR ENLISTMENT DOCUMENT Manuscript
document, 1p.oblong 8vo., “Kelingly”, May 24, 1777, attestation by
Connecticut Capt. Daniel Allen (1742-1828) that: “...these men have
inlisted with me in Continental Service...” as part of Col. John Wyllys’
regiment. Framed, fine.
$75 - 100
867. REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA CANNON BALL FROM DELAWARE BAY Heavily encrusted 3 1/2” diameter iron cannon ball
recovered from the Delaware Bay, ca. 1780. The ball, recovered
from a long-scattered shipwreck, reacted with the sands and mud
surrounding it to form an encrustation, half of which has been removed. An attractive relic.
$200 - 300
868. COLONIAL PIPE BOWL DISPLAY Very attractive display of 22
colonial era clay pipe bowls bearing many types of designs including bulls’ heads, portraits, swirls, hearts, crowns, flutes, etc. nicely
arranged in a gilt-trimmed disply box. Dug in Pennsylvania, from a
private collection recently sold.
$150 - 200
869. COLONIAL PIPE BOWL DISPLAY Attractive display of 21 colonial era clay pipe bowls bearing many types of designs including
basket weaves, bulls’ heads, scales, a horse’s head, and some from
Dublin and London, arranged in a gilt-trimmed disply box. Dug in
Pennsylvania, from a private collection recently sold.
$150 - 200
870. FORT MICHILIMACKINAC RELICS Fort Michilimackinac was an
18th-century French, and later British, fort and trading post in present day Mackinaw City, Michigan. The primary purpose of the fort
was not military, but rather as a link in the French trading post system. The Ojibwe in the region resented British policies as harsh, and
on June 2, 1763, as part of the larger movement known as Pontiac’s
Rebellion, a group of Ojibwe gained entrance to the fort, killed most
of the British inhabitants and held the fort for a year before the British retook it. Lot of 12 items dug from the site of the fort, includes
ten hand-wrought iron nails and two lead musket balls. Very good.
$75 - 100
871. FORT MICHILIMACKINAC RELICS Fort Michilimackinac was an
18th-century French, and later British, fort and trading post in present day Mackinaw City, Michigan. The primary purpose of the fort
was not military, but rather as a link in the French trading post system. The Ojibwe in the region resented British policies as harsh, and
on June 2, 1763, as part of the larger movement known as Pontiac’s
Rebellion, a group of Ojibwe gained entrance to the fort, killed most
of the British inhabitants and held the fort for a year before the British retook it. Lot of 12 items dug from the site of the fort, includes
ten hand-wrought iron nails and two lead musket balls. Very good.
$75 - 100
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872. C.S.A. 2ND MISSOURI CAVALRY HAT, REUNION RIBBON AND PIN A great rarity, a
black wool felt C.S.A. 2nd Missouri cavalry hat with bullion insignia and cavalry hat band,
in a remarkable state of preservation. The hat, sometimes called a “Fort Drum” style hat,
bears a 3 1/2” slightly-rising brim all around, with a 3/4” deep “gutter” at top. A 2 1/2”
gold bullion cavalry insignia is affixed at front, showing two crossed swords with the
number “2”, all encircled with twisted gold braid. The cavalry hat cord is excellent, with
just a few pulls where the cord meets the knot on the left side of the hat. The leather hat
band, once glued-in, is largely gone. The condition of this fine relic is wonderful: mothing
and any wear is almost entirely limited to the top of the hat and is minimal in any event.
Presented in a custom glass and wood case. The hat is accompanied by two items which
originally accompanied the hat. They include a 1912 reunion ribbon and the pin from
which it was suspended. The pin, 2 1/4” wide, reads: “1864 WESTPORT 1912”, the site of a
battle and 1912 reunion attended by only 12 survivors of the 2nd Missouri. The swallowtail
ribbon, 8” long, indicates that the wearer (and owner of the hat) was from Company D of
the 2nd Missouri Cavalry. Both are also in very good condition. These items are accompanied by a two-page notarized letter of provenance from Jerry Davis, president of the North
Missouri Historical Association in Kahoka, Mo. Davis explains that he purchased the hat
and ribbon in the 1980s from a rather naive dealer in Kansas City. He goes into great detail describing the history of the regiment and includes 14 pages of research on leaders of
the regiment, and specifically those two or three men who may have owned this hat. The
2nd Missouri Cavalry was one of the hardest-fighting regiments of the war, and counted
future outlaws Frank James and Cole Younger among its members. Nicknamed the “Iron
Brigade” and “Jackson’s County Cavalry”, they had a kill ratio approaching 25-1, and most
died in combat, including their Col. Upton Hays. Following Hays’ death, they were commanded by Colonels Beal G. Jeans and David Shanks and reformed into the 12th Missouri
Cavalry, commonly called “Shank’s Missouri Cavalry”. A superb relic of great importance.
$8,000 - 10,000
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873. ROBERT E. LEE (1807 - 1870) Confederate General and commander of the Army of Northern Virginia,
arguably the most brilliant commander of field armies
in American history. Carte de visite photograph showing
Lee in uniform, a bust portrrait taken close to the end
of the war, signed “R.E. Lee.” On the verso appears the
imprinted backstamp of noted Confederate-era photographers Vannerson & Jones, Richmond, Va. Above this
photographer’s stamp is a U.S. tax stamp, indicating a
post-war sale by Vannerson. By 1866 photographs of
Lee showed him in civilian garb and the U.S. government
no longer required tax stamps on photos, thus this photo was likely signed in 1865. Image slightly faded, margins browned, still entirely acceptable. $3,000 - 4,000
874. ROBERT E. LEE Partly-printed D.S. “R. E. Lee” as president
of Washington College, 1p. 11
1/2” x 8 1/2” (sight) parchment,
Lexington, June 18, 1868, a
Washington College proficiency
certificate issued to J. Houston
Hamilton who had passed his
studies in chemistry. Exposure to
sunlight has faded engrossment
and signature about 50%, but all
remains legible. Matted in gray
with a photograph, all set into an
impressive carved and gilt wood
frame.
$2,000 - 3,000
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875. RICHARD S. EWELL (1817 - 1872) Confederate
lieutenant general who fought in the war from Bull
Run to Appomattox, he lost a leg at Groveton and
was strapped in his saddle to lead his men into Pennsylvania and at Gettysburg. Fine content manuscript
L.S. “R. S. Ewell” on “Head Quarters Department of
Richmond” letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., [n.p.], June 18,
1864 to Col. JOHN B. SALE. On the first day of the
siege of Petersburg, following four desperate and
fruitless assaults by forces under George G. Meade,
Ewell sets forth urgent orders. In part: “...Washington Artillery has been moved to the South Side - in
pursuance of orders from Genl. R. E. Lee. Carter’s
two Battalions...have supplied the place of the Washington Artillery, and are supported by Gary’s Brigade
of Cavalry...and Chambliss’ Brigade...200 wagons
and a considerable amount of stores have been left
by the Enemy at White House protected by a guard of
about 1,000 men. Directions have been given to Col.
Gary to inform the Comd’g officers of the Cavalry on
the other side of the Chickahominy - so that prompt
steps may be taken to destroy or capture the wagons
and stores...disposition of Artillery and Cavalry on
the Chickahominy has been made...[by] Genl. Lee...”.
Docketed by Sale on verso, summarizing the contents of the letter. Very good to fine. $2,000 - 3,000
876. CIVIL WAR CORRESPONDENCE OF HARLAN P.
MARTIN, CO. E, 123RD N.Y. VOLS. Extensive grouping
of letters from Pvt. Harlan P. Martin of Co E, 123rd
N.Y. Vols., approx. sixty letters of which about fifty are
war-date, most letters averaging 4pp. 8vo., all written
to his mother from Sep 24, 1861 until about Apr. 25,
1866 (a few later, and some bearing no year but clearly of war-date). Martin’s handwriting is generally very
legible and articulate, his spelling is very good, and
almost all of the letters are accompanied by their original covers. The correspondence opens with Martin in
camp in upstate New York, where he has signed with
the “Northern Black Horse Cavalry”. December finds
him in Washington visiting other regiments, including
that of Elmer Ellsworth. New Year’s Eve 1861 has most
of the regiment “nicely drunk or dead drunk”, with
one man going home on a forged pass, another man
locked up for returning late. March has the regiment
before Fredericksburg. Martin gets a glimpse of Joe
Hooker: “…he looks like some old farmer or Deacon.
He looks where he has been out sucking blood…”. At
this period in time, the regiment was at Stafford Court
House, Va. On May 8 there is a heavy engagements with many killed and taken prisoner. After further skirmishing, they move on past Gettysburg to Kellys Ford in pursuit of Confederate forces which they engage on Aug. 23. They move further along the Rapidan skirmishing
before being moved to Tennessee and Bridgeport, Alabama where they commence raiding Confederate positions. Martin also describes
the ambush of a patrol, the failure of a pontoon bridge causing the drowning deaths of rebel prisoners, colored regiments, and so on. The
regiment returns to Estell Springs in Tennessee, where they again only occasionally skirmish. The correspondence then jumps to Marietta,
Ga., mid-1864, 25 miles from Atlanta as the regiment prepares for an assault on that key city. The final wartime letters in this grouping are
written from the Carolinas, with a modicum of battle content as the war winds down to its final days. Overall very good. While most of the
letters in this grouping are generally of routine “Camp” content, a fair percentage contain some interesting battle and related content. $1
$1,200 - 1,500
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877. GREAT SEAL OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, IN SILVER,
BOXED The Great Seal of the Confederate States in silver, 3 1/2”
diameter, featuring George Washington in the center (modeled after
an equestrian statue in Richmond), surrounded by a wreath of Confederate products (wheat, cotton, tobacco, corn, sugar and rice) and
the text: “THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA : 22 FEBRUARY
1862” and “DEO VINDICE” around the exterior. Set in a glass topped
frame in a red leather case with yellow felt lining. Case covering
is worn, the seal and frame are in fine condition. Ordered by the
Confederacy to serve as both a means to emboss documents and
to lend themselves credibility as a government, the original Great
Seal of the Confederacy was engraved in England, and smuggled
in-country via Bermuda circa 1864. As the embossing machine never
left Bermuda, the Seal saw little use, and was eventually smuggled
out of Richmond by one William Bromwell, disbursing clerk with the
Confederate State Department, along with the contents of the State
Department Archives. Nearly a decade later, in 1872, Bromwell, by
way of John T. Pickett, former Confederate Commissioner to Mexico,
arranged for the sale of the Confederate Archive to the U.S. Government. At the close of the deal, Pickett gave the Seal as a gift to Lieutenant (later Admiral) Thomas O. Selfridge, USN, the Government
representative for the transaction. A year later, Pickett borrowed
the seal from Selfridge and took it to one Samuel H. Black of New
York who produced a series of electrotype copies in gold, silver and
bronze directly from the original seal. Pickett returned the original
to Selfridge, and made a heft income selling his copies as originals.
$1,500 - 2,500
878. CUSTOM PEWTER CHESS SET A spectacular British-made cast
pewter chess set limited to 1,000, themed on important figures
from the War Between the States. The primary figures, Lincoln and
Jefferson Davis, are each about 5” tall,with others smaller depending
on their importance as chess figures. Each figure has been originally
sculpted by Charles C. Stadden and hand-painted. In addition to Lincoln and Davis, they include Robert E. Lee, Custer, Grant, Sherman,
McClellan, Jackson, Longstreet, Stuart, and other notables, with the
pawns represented by members of the 2nd Wis. Iron Brigade and
Wheats Louisiana Tigers. All pieces are set on marble plinths and
placed in a fitted wood case. No playing board present. A very attractive set, originally priced by the makers at over $5,000.
$1,500 - 2,000
879. ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1821 - 1908) Confederate major
general who commanded at Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Atlanta,
and replaced Polk after that general’s death. Scarce war-date A.L.S.
“Alex. P. Stewart Brig. General”, 1p. 8vo., “Head Qrs. 1st Division
Rt. Wing...Camp near Tulahoma”, Nov. 8, 1862 to Col. MARCUS J.
WRIGHT. In part: “...Allow me to introduce an old acquaintance...
Mr. Sam Galloway. He has with him a nephew of his, Saml. Stratton,
for whom he wishes to procure a place in your camp of instruction,
as Drill Master. Mr. Stratton was formerly a pupil of mine...has had
some experience in the drilling of squads and companies. He served
in the army, also at Shiloh...”. A bit light but entirely legible, expertly
inlaid and otherwise fine.
$1,000 - 1,200
880. GETTYSBURG SURGEON’S TRANSFER IS ENDORSED BY TWO
GETTYSBURG GENERALS Manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Apr. 28,
1864, in which Asst. Surgeon George B. Pomeroy of the 110th Pa.
Vols., a Gettysburg regiment fighting at Little Round Top, seeks a
discharge to join the 17th Pa. Cavalry. On verso, the request is forwarded approved by DAVID BELL BIRNEY (1825-1864), Union major
general who replaced Phil Kearny, fought at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg, died of malaria; also bears an A.E.S.
by WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK (1824-1886), Union major general
severely wounded facing Pickett’s charge at Gettysburg, also active
at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Endorsement also
present from SETH WILLIAMS. Fold split, moderate soiling, still
quite good.
$300 - 400
881. CAPT. HENRY W. SAWYER PRESENTATION LIBBY PRISON
PHOTO HENRY W. SAWYER Captain of the 1st N.J. Cavalry, captured at Brandy Station and sent to Libby prison in June, 1863. In
retaliation for the execution of two Confederate spies in Kentucky,
Gen. John Winder ordered that lots be drawn and two Union prisoners be executed. Sawyer’s name was drawn, and in the 14 days he
hjad to live, he wrote friends and family appealing for help. Lincoln
intervened, and Robert E. Lee’s prisoner son was in turn threatened
with execution. In the end, no prisoners were killed, and Sawyer was
actually exchanged for the young Lee. We offer an excellent signed
photo, 4 3/4” x 3 3/4” b/w, a rare image of an occupied Libby Prison
with horses, four men, and tents in the foreground, with the notorious prison behind. An ornate ink notation at top reads: “Presented
by Capt. H. W. Sawyer” and the photo is captioned beneath. Sawyer, whom we believe labeled the photo, has also signed the verso:
“Most respectfully yours, H. W. Sawyer Capt. 1st N.J.C.” We suspect
Sawyer sent this photo with one of his pleas for assistance while
condemned. It is certainly war-date as he mustered out as a major.
Fine.
$750 - 1,000
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882. THOMAS F. MEAGHER AND MICHAEL CORCORAN A fine
association piece, a scrapbook kept by ELIZABETH (TOWNSEND)
MEAGHER, Thomas F. Meagher’s second, American-born wife. The
scrapbook contains a war-date letter from MICHAEL CORCORAN
(1827-1863), a Union brigadier general who led the 69th N.Y. and
Corcoran’s Irish Brigade, captured at Bull Run and paroled, killed at
Fairfax when his horse collapsed on him, to his Irish contemporary,
THOMAS F. MEAGHER (1823-1867), an Irish-born nationalist leader
and Union brigadier general who commanded his Irish Brigade at
Antietam, Frederickburg and Chancellorsville where the brigade was
decimated. Corcoran’s letter, 1p. 8vo., Oct. 3, 1863 is tipped into
the album. It reads in part: “...I regret it will be impossible for me to
meet you as desired on account of my health. My Physician forbids
me to go out for the next two days. I will be stopping temporarily
at the residency of Judge Daly...I will be happy to see you tomorrow...”. Also pasted within the album is a D.S. issued to Meagher by
Secretary of State LEWIS CASS, 1p. folio, Washington, Oct. 1, 1859,
stating that Meagher is carrying official dispatched to Costa Rica for
the United States and should be allowed to pass freely. In actuality,
Meagher traveled to Costa Rica to determine whether Central America would be suitable for Irish immigration. There are also two bank
notes, a $5.00 CSA 1862 note a a $3.00 Bank of Chattanooga note
pasted within, undoubtedly sent home by Meagher. Finally, Mrs. Meagher pasted about 20-30 period news articles about her husband
and Corcoran within the album, and initialed a note within. Overall
very good.
$750 - 1,000
886. BRAXTON BRAGG (1817-1876) Confederate major general
who served under Albert Sidney Johnston in Kentucky, and led at
Shiloh, Perryville and Stones River, relieved for his poor performance
at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Good content pre-war A.L.S.,
4pp. 4to., “Court Room (Chapel)”, Fort Leavenworth, June 6, 1853 to
his wife Eliza at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. concerning courts martial. In
part” “...A request was made to delay all proceedings until witnesses
could be called from New Mexico...The post is in horrible condition
as to police and no better in discipline...We have just expended two
hours...listening to twaddle of the prisoner...all accounting to nothing...The inefficiency of the J[udge] A[dvocate]...is only equaled by
the president...it seems to be a determination of both parties top
spend the summer here...there are no means of recreation but a
billiard table, and I do not play...I am unable to pick up any scandal
to elongate this poor return for your last loving letter...and only give
Cuss a kiss this time...”. Fine. Things would only get worse for Bragg
and Eliza as he would soon be transferred to to other posts deep in
Indian territory...he would resign two years later.
$500 - 700
flag the Color Sergeant tore it from the staff then to bits gave them
to the soldiers who secreted them in their garments as best they
could. This bit was carried home...by one of the men - Americaus
Shay - who gave it to his sister...”. Sold with Shay’s service record.
Most of the men from the regiment were soon paroled, Shay being
released on Oct. 8. Some immediately returned to service, breaking
their parole, and were recaptured at Shiloh. Of those, some were recognized and immediately executed. Mulligan so impressed Sterling
Price with his performance at the battle, he was given Price’s horse
and buggy to return to Union lines. He would not be so lucky three
years hence, losing his life in combat at Kernstown.
$600 - 700
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889. JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN (1828-1914) Union brigadier general of the 20th Maine whose valiant defense of Little Round Top
prevented the Confederates from turning the line at Gettysburg.
Chamberlain was also present at Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.
Partly-printed D.S., 6 1/4” x 3”, Brunswick, Me., Mar. 22, 1880, a
check drawn on bankers J. B. Brown & Sons making a $50.10 payment to “Chief of ordnance U.S.A.”. Very good.
$500 - 600
887. DON CARLOS BUELL (1818- 1898) Union major general instrumental in the Federal victories at Shiloh and Fort Donelson. A.L.S.
3pp.8vo., Airdrie, Jan. 30, 1869 to the secretary of the Society of the
Army of the Ohio. Buell has received his nomination as an honorary
member, and mentions that two armies once held the same name:
“...your Society will commemorate the deeds, and foster many of
the personal attachments of both. I can, therefore, sincerely express
my satisfaction...the friendly remembrance of former companions
883. “RESCUED” FLAG OF JAMES A. MULLIGAN’S 23RD ILLINOIS in arms. I beg you to convey my thanks for it...”. One very small hole
“IRISH BRIGADE” A superb Civil War relic from an important regi- in text where the letter was pulled from an album, else very good to
ment led by a brilliant Irish commander who would by killed in bat- fine.
$100 - 150
tle, a section of the colors flown by Col. James A. Mulligan’s 23rd
Illinois Vols.,the “Irish Brigade” and shredded to prevent its capture 888. EDWARD R. CANBY (1817 - 1873) Union major general who
when the regiment was overrun at Lexington on Sep. 20, 1861. The commanded the Department of New Mexico stopping Sibley’s as3 1/2” x 1” section of woven red cloth is attached with a pin to a sault on California. He later commanded the assault on Mobile and
cardboard backing with a typed note of provenance, ca. 1900. Al- after the war was killed by Modoc Indians. Fine war-date L.S. as Brig.
though the note contains an erro or two, the names and essential Gen. and A. A. G. of the War Department, 1p. 4to., Washington, May
data bear up under scrutiny. It reads in part: “This is a fragment of 21, 1863 to the Governor of Iowa. In part: “…in relation to certain
the flag that floated over a fort on the Missouri River at Lexington companies of Iowa troops…the proposed arrangement is not conMo. commanded by Genl. Mulligan...which capitulated to the Con- sistent with the condition of the service…”. Minor toning, else very
$150 - 200
federate Army on the 20th of Sept. 186[1]. Rather than lose their good.
890. (HOWELL COBB) Pre-war envelope addressed to Cobb with five
cent postage, mailed from Columbus, Ga. and sent to Cobb: “Care
of the Hon. W. H. Crawford”. Very good. WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD
(1772-1834) Secretary of War and Secretary of the Treasury, would
have his name used as Cobb’s home town after his death. Cobb too
884. RING MADE AT ANDERSONVILLE BY P.O.W. CPL. WILLIAM C. would serve as Secretary of the Treasury.
$75 - 100
PORTER, 17TH IOWA INFANTRY A relic made by P.O.W. Cpl. William C. Porter of Co. I, 17th Iowa Infantry while he was held at the 891. SAMUEL COOPER (1798 - 1876) Confederate major general
notorious prison camp at Andersonville, Ga. Porter selected a sec- who was the highest ranking officer in the Confederate army. He
tion of very dark wood, possibly black walnut, and fashioned a stur- served as Inspector General in Richmond throughout the war and
dy ring bearing his raised initials at top: “W. C. P.” against a stippled fled with Jefferson Davis when the capitol fell. Partly-printed D.S. as
background, with “CO. I 17” very lightly etched on one side. The ring U.S. Adjutant General, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Feb. 15, 1853, General
is accompanied by an early cardboard tag with period handwriting: Orders No. 5 sertting forth the “northern boundary of Department,
“Made in Andersonville prison by private W. C. Porter Co. I 17th Iowa No. 8...”. Docket at top, binding holes at left, else very good.
volunteer infantry while in prison in 1863”. Likely displayed at a $75 - 100
G.A.R. hall. Very good.
$500 - 700
892. JOHN A. DAHLGREN (1809 - 1870) Union rear admiral and
885. FRANCIS P. BLAIR, JR. (1821 - 1875) Union major general and inventor of the cannon which bore his name. He also commanded
a personal friend of Lincoln, active in several campaigns in the West, the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Good content A.L.S., 1p.
including the battle of Chickasaw Bluffs and Sherman’s March to 8vo., [n.p.], Mar. 26 [n.y.] to Gustavus V. Fox, Asst. Secretary of the
the Sea. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., St. Louis, Nov. 17, 1859 to David H. Barnes. Navy. In part: “...I send up two deserters from Frederic[sburg?]. One
Blair very wryly accepts the man’s offer to introduce him into “high of them (Johnson) says there are 20,000 men there, that they make
company” which he seems may be a mistake on his friend’s part. no preparation for a stand but will fall back...”. Very good.
$150 - 200
Light toned bar at top, else very good.
$100 - 150
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893. JAMES F. FAGAN Rare D.S. “J.F. Fagan” as U.S. Marshal, 2pp. legal folio, Little Rock, Nov. 24, 1874, his attestation as to the veracity
of a sworn statement made by his deputy W. E. Sharp concerning the
apprehension of Robert Marshall, accused of “Assault with intent to
kill”. Sharp seeks wages for his 17 days service on a posse, the total
sum being $51.00. Very good.
$500 - 600
commissioner for nine years. Ruger later served as the military academy’s superintendent from 1871-1876, with Howard serving in the
same capacity from 1881-82. Very good.
$200 - 300
900. EDMUND KIRBY-SMITH (1824 - 1893) Confederate lieutenant
general who led troops at First Bull Run, fought under Bragg at Perryville, and later commanded forces in the Trans-Mississippi, crushing Banks in the Red River Campaign. Good content A.L.S, 1p. 8vo.,
Vicksburg, Mar. 14, 1893. In part: “...I had in the Ky. Campaign in
‘62 under my command 30,000 veterans...In the Trans Miss Dept
where my command was civil & administrative as well as military,
the rolls called for over 500,000...”. Damp stain affects upper-left
quadrant of letter, which remains largely legible. Estimated accordingly.
$250 - 350
894. DAVID G. FARRAGUT (1801 - 1870) Union rear admiral instrumental in the taking of New Orleans and the Union control of
the Mississippi. It was at Mobile Bay where he exclaimed “Damn
the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!”. Partly-printed war-date D.S., 1p.
8vo., “Committee Rooms, Western Sanitary Fair”, Quincy, Ill., Aug.
25, 1864, a printed request from the president of the organization
that Farragut supply his autograph at the bottom of the letter, which
would then be sold to raise funds. At bottom Farragut, then in Tuscaloosa, complies penning: “Very respectfully D. G. Farragut Rear 901. JOHN LETCHER (1813 - 1884) Confederate Governor of VirAdmiral”. Fine.
$150 - 200 ginia who was succeeded by “Extra Billy” Smith and imprisoned for
several months following the South’s surrender. His book “Biograph895. JOHN B. FLOYD (1806 - 1863) Secretary of War and Confeder- ical Sketches of Eminent American Lawyers. Now Living With Well
ate brigadier general who transfered arms to the South prior to the Executed Portraits…April & May, 1852…Parts II & III”, [New York:
war, later fled Ft. Donelson prior to the battle there. Bold signature John Livingston], 1852. 335pp. 8vo., with multiple plates. Signed
on a portion of an album page. Very good.
$100 - 150 by Letcher on front cover at top. Covers toned, front cover chipped,
some damp staining within. An attorney from Lexington, Virginia,
896. JOHN C. FREMONT (1813 - 1890) “The Pathfinder”, explorer Letcher was a Democratic candidate from Virginia who was serving
of the western frontier and Union army major general until sacked as a Representative in the United States Congress at the time he
by Lincoln for his efforts to garner more power. Franking signature owned and signed this book.
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“Fremont” as Senator from California, ca. 1850, penned in the corner
of an envelope addressed in another hand to a man in New York. 902. NATHANIEL LYON (1818 - 1861) Union brigadier general who
With San Francisco hand stamp.
$75 - 100 met with Confederate representatives and declared “This means
war”, he later put down the pro-Confederate Missouri militia and
897. JESSIE BENTON FREMONT (1824 - 1902) Wife of John C. Fre- faced Ben McCulloch at Wilson’s Creek where he was killed in action.
mont, daughter of Sen. Thomas H. Benton, and author of books of Pre-war signature: “N. Lyon” adding rank as Brevet Captain of the
western interest. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., New York, “November 22” [n.y.], 2nd Infantry, closely-cut at top, otherwise fine.
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to Vice President Schuyler Colfax. In part: “...The general has not
had two days at a time in any one place...you behaved so splen- 903. JOHN S. MOSBY (1833 - 1916) Confederate officer, “The Grey
didly in making that little speech about the general...our income Ghost” led his Partisan Rangers on numerous troublesome raids
has been at a dead lock since last winter when the floods carried against Union forces and supply trains. Bold signature on a card:
away the dam...my vanity doesn’t come into play...”. She asks that “John S. Mosby July 28th, 1904”.Fine.
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President Grant read “a little book” she has sent: “...you will see how
sweetly I have dealt with the calamities that followed that unfor- 904. WILLIAM T. SHERMAN (1820-1891) Union major general detunate abandonment of Union people...”. Partly cross-written, still clared by the press to be “insane”, he led his army in their March
very good.
$100 - 150 to the Sea, taking Atlanta, Savannah and Columbia along the way.
Franking signature: “W. T. Sherman General” penned on the face of
898. CHARLES A. HECKMAN (1822 -1896) Union general captured a Headquarters Army of the United States” envelope addressed to a
at Drewry’s Heights after repulsing five Confederate assaults. War- preacher in Connecticut. Some soiling, still quite good. $150 - 200
date A.L.S. adding rank as brigadier general, 1p. 4to., “Head Quarters”, Beaufort, NC, Aug. 20, 1863. Heckman advises that Lt. Anton 905. DANIEL SICKLES (1825-1914) Union major general who comC. Moll of the 9th N.Y Vols. has mustered out of the service as he is manded a brigade at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where his
“unfit for active field service on account of disease contracted in the rash advance in the Peach Orchard nearly caused a Union rout. Fine
line of duty...”. Folds, file hole at top, overall very good. $100 - 150 content A.L.S., 4pp. 8vo., New York, Nov. 27, 1892 to fellow general
John B. Carr on the creation of Gettysburg National Battlefield. Sick899. OLIVER OTIS HOWARD AND THOMAS H. RUGER An import- les opens his letter discussing his son, George Stanton Sickles who
ant pair of related autograph items, includes: OLIVER OTIS HOW- had fallen ill and remained quite weak. He continues: “...The granite
ARD (1830-1909) Union major general and Medal of Honor winner and bronze [?] in the State Memorial is all done. Zabriskie is completwho led his division at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and was ing the paths & approaches very thoroughly with broken stone...The
senior commander at Gettysburg, T.L.S. with initialed postscript monument...will be ready for final inspection by the Commissioners
on Lincoln Memorial University letterhead, 1p. 4to., Burlington, Vt., very soon...I wish you were in Congress with me. With both of us on
Nov. 27, 1907 to the widow of THOMAS H. RUGER (1833-1907) guard...we could take care of the old soldiers...I hope to have the
Union brigadier general who fought at Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg battlefield made a national park in charge of the War
and led a division at Gettysburg. While serving on the school’s board Department. This is my chief purpose in going to Congress...”. Very
of directors and preparing to write a biographical sketch of the re- good. Sickles and Zabriskie would by instrumental in establishing
cently deceased Gen. Ruger for West Point graduates, Howard writes the battlefield as a national park.
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to Ruger’s widow requesting: “...a transcript of his record . . . and
if you will tell me anything concerning him. . . . I would like to get 906. FRANZ SIGEL (1822 - 1899) Union brigadier general who realso any brief incidents that are characteristic of my classmate and pulsed the Confederates at Cheat Mountain and held that portion
friend. . . . I did not know of Gen. Ruger’s death until I saw a notice of West Virginia for the Union. He also served at Chattanooga and
of it some time afterward in a newspaper...” Included also is a 10pp. Chicamauga. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New Yoprk, Apr. 15, 1864 to a conholograph manuscript in Howard’s hand in pencil, clearly a draft of temporary in German, asking that a letter he has sent a man not be
$100 - 150
his biographical sketch of Ruger. The manuscript includes descrip- published. Very good.
tion of battles in which Ruger participated, excerpts from battle re- 907. ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1821 - 1908) Confederate maports including Harpers Ferry and Antietam, and continues describ- jor general who commanded at Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Atlaning events in his life until his death in 1907. Very good. Howard and ta, and replaced Polk after that general’s death. Scarce war-date
Ruger had been classmates at West Point, both graduating in 1854. signed endorsement “Alex. P. Stewart Majr. Genl.” on a small slip
They then served as Union major generals during the Civil War. After removed from a document, “Hd. Qrs. Stewarts Div. Jan. 6, 1864”.
the war, Howard, a very religious man, served as Freedmen’s Bureau Fine.
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908. ROBERT TOOMBS (1810 - 1885) Confederate Secretary of
State and Brigadier General whose brigade held the stone bridge at
Antietam. Bold signature as senator cut from a letter or envelope.
Fine.
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914. THE ROCKBRIDGE ARTILLERY LAUNCELOT M. BLACKFORD
Member of the Rockbridge Artillery, his letters and diaries have
proven critical in setting forth the history of the valiant artillery
unit. War-date envelope addressed to Blackford as a member of the
“Rockbridge Artillery” at Mount Jackson, sent by Blackford’s father.
909. WILLIAMS C. WICKHAM (1820 - 1888) Confederate cavalry Launcelot dockets the envelope (and signs his last name): “Mr. Wm.
general who fought at Chancellorsville, Brandy Station and Gettys- M. Blackford Recd 29 March 1862 Answered”. Some staining at left,
burg, later participated in the Hampton Roads Conference. Bold pen- else very good.
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cil signaturee on a postal cover, likely war-date, send to his wife.
Very good.
$100 - 150 915. “STONEWALL JACKSON’S WAY” JOHN WILLIAMSON PALMER (1825-1906) Baltimore physician and Confederate sympathizer,
910. WILLIAMS C. WICKHAM (1820 - 1888) Confederate cavalry claimed that he wrote the hugely popular ballad “Stonewall Jackgeneral who fought at Chancellorsville, Brandy Station and Gettys- son’s Way” on Sep. 16, 1862 while overhearing the battle of Anburg, later participated in the Hampton Roads Conference. War-date tietam. Fair copy in Palmer’s hand of the six verses of his song,
signature and rank on the face of a postal cover sent to his wife: signed at conclusion, sold with an A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., New Haven,
“Wms. C. Wickham Col. 4th Va. Cav.”. A bit light.
$100 - 150 1886, noting: “...Whatever may be the good or bad points of the
song, it has certainly had a romantic history...”. The letter and
Gen. Edward A. Wild blasts candidate
lyrics are all expertly inlaid into larger pages, professionally bound
McClellan as a “traitor” working only for the in half red-leather binder with gilt trim and marbled end papers, all
in fine condition.
$500 - 700
interests of the South
911. EDWARD A. WILD (1825 - 1891) Union brigadier general, severely wounded at Seven Pines, later organized “Wild’s African Brigade” recruiting negroes for service in the army. Incredible content
war-date A.L.S. “Edw. A. Wild. Brig. Gen. Vols”, 8pp. 4to., Newport
News, Va., Oct. 27, 1864 to Edward W. Kinsley, Boston politician and
abolitionist. Just days before Gen. George B. McClellan and Abraham
Lincoln would face each other on Election Day, Wild rabildy attacks
his ideological enemy (and old commander(, George McClellan. So
angry is Wild, half of his letter is penned on a blank muster document. In small part: “...Massachusetts will send only loyal sons as
representatives...the false glare of McClellan’s artifical reputation,
who do not detect...the rotten heart within...he is in secret the most
treacherous traitor of them all...thoroughly in interest of the slaveholders’ clique...an active ringleader...actually held a commission
from Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln...held both for several
days...he has rejected fugitives, and restored them to slavery...opposed the organization of cavalry in our army...he had, in fact...
no plan at all...gave them plenty of time to prepare...”. McClellan is
further clearly libelously charged with intentionally stalling before
Yorktown and Richmond, allowing Lee ample opportunities to escape defeat, needlessly sacrificing his men, etc. and claiming that
the South is doing everything possible to see that McClellan would
get elected. Much more content in this incredible letter! Last four
poages bear marginal chips and tape repairs, a few words lost here
and there, still gtenerally very good.
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916. TENNESSEE GUERILLAS TAKE NO PRISONERS Good war-date
letter from Harlan P. Martin, 123rd. N.Y. Vols., Estell Springs, Mar.
24 [n.y.] to a famamily member. In part: “...I sent my diary a few
days ago...The Bushwhackers that we had the fight with were followed up the next day by Stokes Tennessee cavalry and 25 of the
Guerillas were killed they took no prisoners but killed them as fast
as they came to them...they were Champ Ferguson’s band of guerrillas...”. Very good
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912. HORATIO G. WRIGHT (1820 - 1899) Union major general who
led fighting at Gettysburg, Spotsylvania (where wounded), and Appomattox. Fine content A.L.S. on Department of Texas letterhead,
2pp. 4to., Apr. 4, 1866. Wright cheerfully provides his autograph for
a Portland, Maine organization supporting widows and orphans. He
adds: “...It was my honot to command the 8th and 9th Maine in the
early part of the war...and subsequently the 5th, 6th & 7th Maine...
second to none in the gallant 6th Corps...the 1st Maine Veterans...
in the Valley of Virginiain the autumn of 1864, and in the brief but
glorious campaign against Lee which resulted in the evacuation of
Richmond...the state shoudl guard their families from suffering and
want...”. Near fine.
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918. THE TAKING OF ATLANTA Good war-date letter from Harlan
P. Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 4pp. 8vo., Atlanta, Sep. 11, 1864 to his
mother. In part: “…Our corps took possession of the city on the 1st…
the rebels destroying a large amount of property when they left.
They burnt about a hundred cars & locomotives, a large amount of
shot, shell, and muskets…There is some splendid buildings…there is
hardly a house in the city but what has had a shell through it and
most of them not less than five or six. The citizens had holes dug in
the ground in which they lived while we were shelling the city, but
General Sherman has issued an order for all the citizens to leave
the place…they expect to commence a fall campaign soon…”. Very
good.
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913. FELIX ZOLLICOFFER (1812 - 1862) Confederate brigadier
general who was killed by the forces of Gen. Speed S. Fry at Mill
Springs, Ky. Fine association D.S. “F. K. Zollicoffer B. Genl.”, 1p. 8vo.,
“Camp Buck Grove[?], Ky.”, Dec. 22, 1861. Zollicoffer places his approval beneath a manuscript signed order by Col. D. Y. CUMMINGS
commanding the 19th Tenn. Regt. to supply coffee, with a second
signed item, his attestation that the coffee would be for his own
use, appearing beneath. Zollicoffer’s approval appears at bottom.
Folds and edge wear, some spots, still quite good. Cummings may
have been the last to see Zollicoffer alive. Just a few weeks later, on
Jan. 19, 1862 at Mill Springs, Zollicoffer rode forward to investigate
a complaint of friendly fire from Cummings’ 19th Tennessee hitting
men from the 25th Tennessee. Riding further on in the mist, he was
intercepted by a Union officer and shot dead.
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919. GETTYSBURG LETTER FROM THE FIELD Good Gettysburg battlefield letter from Harlan P. Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 2pp. 8vo.,
“Battle Field near Gettysburg”, July 5, 1863. Martin writes his mother, in part: “…Another fearful battle has been fought and again I
have passed through the fiery ordeal…We have completely defeated
the rebels and they are now supposed to be trying to sneak across
to rebeldom…We have strong hopes of capturing the whole of their
army…The Capt. was shot in the knee by a rebel Sharpshooter. They
say his leg will have to be amputated…we have been under fire of
both artillery and muskets…It is an awful sight to go over the field
now…the ground is completely strewn with dead rebels who have
been killed…and are not buried yet…they say they are retreating…”.
Very good.
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917. MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA WITH SHERMAN Excellent
war-date letter from Harlan P. Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 10pp. 8vo.,
“Near Savannah”, Dec. 18, 1864 to his mother. In part: : “…We
left Atlanta Nov. 12th and followed up the Atlanta & Augusta Railroad destroying is as we went as far as Madison…we then struck
south…to Milledgeville, the capital of Georgia. There we were joined
by General Sherman…The right wing followed down the Atlanta
& Macon railroad destroying it as they went…Macon too strongly garrisoned…we had no way to take care of the wounded…pass
quickly throughout their country and destroy what we could…All
government property was given to the flames, cotton and cotton
gins & presses were burnt…we met Wheeler’s cavalry and had quite
a brush with them…felling trees across the road…We gathered up
lots of horses and mules, cattle, and hundreds of able bodied niggers..we moved around [Savannah]…we are now a little over three
miles from Savannah…”. Much more excellent content in this very
detailed letter.
$300 - 400
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920. DEATH BEFORE ATLANTA Good war-date letter from Harlan
P. Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 2pp. 8vo., “3 miles North of Atlanta”,
July 23, 1864. Martin writes his mother, in part: “…The regiment
was in a fight the 20th and lost heavily…our brigade was used up
pretty badly. John Darcy was shot throughout the head & died…
the ball went in the back side of his head and came out over his
eye…George Donly…was killed…The Regiment lost 88 men killed
& wounded…The 141st N.Y. had every officer but 2 killed…our
men had no breastworks and lost heavily…they tried to break our
center, but failed…they are building breast works within a few
rods of the rebel works…lots of dead rebels that are not buried
on the battle field, the maggots crawling over them…”. With cover.
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921. SIEGE OF ATLANTA Good war-date letter from Harlan P.
Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 2pp. 8vo., “Near Atlanta”, Aug. 21, 1864
to his mother. In part: “…the batteries keep up their firing on the
city all the time…the rebels have received reinforcements from
Virginia…James Beatty…shot through the body by a rebel sharpshooter …the boys have to be very careful…some rebel sharp
shooter is sure to be laying in wait…Old Sherman knows what is
best. The rebel prisoners think they have enough left for a couple
of more killings. They call the battles before Atlanta slaughtering
off, and think a couple of more will kill them all off…”. With cover.
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922. REBELS FLEE SAVANNAH Good war-date letter from Harlan
P. Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 4pp. 8vo., Savannah, Dec. 24[?], to
his mother. In part: “…On the 21st we captured the city, the rebels evacuating in the night and retreating to the South Carolina
side…they are nearly surrounded and likely to be captured.. They
got away from us slicker than I expected…we would have charged
their works in the morning…I worked all night close up to their
picket line building a fort…the rebus kept up a furious cannonade all night…the rear guard spiked their guns and left…”. Very
good, with cover.
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925. BATTLE OF DALTON REPORT BY BVT. BRIG. GEN. JOHN C.
SMITH, 96TH ILL. A Civil War commander’s battle report, 2pp.
large folio, signed by Lt. Col. John Corson Smith, 96th Illinois
giving an account of his regiment’s participation in Union Gen.
George Thomas’ advance on Gen. Joseph Johnson’s positions at
Dalton Ga. in late February 1864. In part: “Headquarters 96th
Regt. Ill. Vol. Infty. Camp in the Field near Tunnel Hill, Ga., February 26th 1864. Lieut. J. C. Peck, AAG 2nd Brig., 1st Divis., 4th
A. C…I have the honor to report the operations of this regiment
since leaving…Blue Springs, Tenn. the morning of the 22nd…
marching with the brigade…we arrived at Red Clay…and moved…
on the Tunnel Hill and Dalton Road…Feb. 24th regiment moved in
advance of the brigade as far as Tunnel Hill…[the 25th…formed
line of battle on the left of the brigade…our right resting on the
84th Ind., moved on the enemy driving them about one mile when
I was ordered by Col. Champion Comdg. Brigade to move to the
front line joining on the left of the 8th Ky. which order I immediately complied with, throwing out skirmishers to cover my left
who soon engaged the enemy. Having carried the hill in front of
the meeting house. We immediately threw up breastworks behind
which we remained until 11 o’clock P. M. when we withdrew…
returning to camp near Lee’s [and Gordon’s Mills]…my men and
officers behaved with great gallantry under the galling fire…no
stragglers or cowards could be found with this regiment…Co. K,
Sergeant Henry J. Harriman. Killed…Co. G, Private Josiah Moulton.
Wounded in the face…[with more casualties listed]…”. Near fine.
This movement by the Union army captured the high ground just
outside of Chattanooga and set the stage for the Union army’s advance several months later during the opening of Grant’s spring
offensive with Sherman’s drive on Atlanta.
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926. UNION PRISONERS ARE HOG-TIED AND GAGGED Union soldier’s letter on patriotic letterhead, 4pp. 8vo., “Camp Curtin”, May
12, 1861. C. F. Smith writes his family: “...there is some hard folks
here...we had the guard house full. They jumped over the fence...
we caught them coming in . We had them tied hands and feet &
gagged, opened their mouths and put a piece of wood in & tied it
round their necks with a piece of rope to keep them from hollering, in the morning we left them run again...there are a few here
talking about backing out...we have Methodist meetings, there
are prayer meetings every night...”. Very good.
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923. SURROUNDED BY STUART’S CAVALRY War-date letter from
Harlan P. Martin, 123rd N.Y. Vols., 4pp. 8vo., Fairfax Station, Va.,
Dec. 30, 1862 to his mother. In small part: “…we marched across
the river…a large force of rebel cavalry had got in our rear…they
had taken the old camp…there was 3,000 rebel cavalry around
there (Stuart’s cavalry I think)…they tore up some of the railroad 927. BATTLE OF IRONTON, MO. A good war-date Union soldier’s
track and cut the telegraph wires…we are completely shut out letter, 4pp. 8vo., on patriotic “Liberty & Union Now & For Ever”
from the rest of the world…”. With cover, very good. $150 - 200 stationery, by Cpl. Floyd Thurman, Co. F, 1st Indiana Cav., “Camp
924. BATTLE OF BLACK RIVER SOLDIERS’ LETTERS A war-date Jackson”, [Springfield, Mo.], Sept. 28, 1861, in part: “…but sorrow
Union soldier’s battle letter, 3pp. 4to., on Union patriotic “Strike” to hear of your struggle and fright with the enemy. Our reg is like
stationery, written by Corp. Floyd Thurman, Co. F, 1st Indiana lost sheep, half of them is gone to Irington [Ironton, Mo.] under
Cavalry, “Camp Freemont, [Mo.], Oct. 8, 1861, in part: “…there is Maj. [John S.] Gavitt [KIA Frederickstown, Mo. 10/21/61]…the rea great deal of sickness in camp…measles. We returned Wednes- mainder is at Camp Clay…we are at the camp where the rebels
day from a scout…we had a fine trip…we went to Green Ville were camped last spring that was taken by [Union Gen.] Lyons. We
50 miles from camp where Union troops had never been. There are guarding government horses…we have been under marching
was 140 of us but there was no secesh troops there. The citizens orders for two weeks…we do nothing but eat since the fall of Lexfled. Many of them [did so] at our approach. Some stationed on ington…troops are coming in three and four a day and others goa high hill…30 men went up to them or where they were but all ing to Lexington. Fremont left the city 26th for Lexington and said
fled but one young rascal who aided the seces. [He] crept under he would retake it or spill the last drop of his blood…the excitement
a rock [and] was captured. We went on [to] Black River scouring is very high here. Many of the boys are up for coming back in the
the country. We took some of the worst rascals, one that shot Kentucky...Gavitt and his men routed a camp of rebels [at Black
a man and his wife…but his wife recovered. We all returned… River, Ironton on Sept. 12th and], killed two or three, took 30 odd
$150 - 200
but one was shot by the rascals. He had passed them and was horses and 60 stand of arms…”. Very good.
shot in the back, but not mortally. The rascals that shot [him] 928. BATTLE OF LEAKSVILLE, MISS. Fine content war-date A.L.S.
escaped in the mountains. Our Col.is gone on a trip with all the of Captain George B. Harper, Co. G, 2nd Missouri Cavalry, 2pp.
men he could gather and expected to meet us but did not. 2 erg of 8vo., “Camp near Mobile”, Dec. 20, 1864. In part: “...we were orInfantry and 4 pieces of artillery all marching for Thompson and dered across the Bay...being moved from place to place in such
his men. Our men will be reinforced from…Cairo to cut off [CSA rapid succession...we are now in front of the enemy advancing
Gen. Sterling] Price’s retreat…we will have an election as soon as slowly from Pascagoula...we were sent out a short time ago to
possible…” Sold with a partial A.L.S. from the same soldier, 4pp. meet Genl. Davidson & his raiders. We encountered them near
8vo., Fredericktown, Dec. 8, 1861: “…I have been acting quarter- Leaksville...fought them for 20 or 30 minutes when they broke
master sergeant for some time…we have changed quarters…at 2 into two columns and charged us right and front...before we
o’clock…200 of us started out with the expectation of finding 200 could reform they were in ous midst it was such a hand to hand
or 300 rebels. We rode hard till 12 that night…we rode for miles fight for three miles...Our loss 3 men slightly wounded with saber
single file….started for town next…”. Both very good. $150 - 200 and four captured...we got the best of the fighti had the misfor-
tune to get two cuts across the hand but the satisfaction to know
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that I show one through the bowels, mortally wounding him who
fell into our hands...”. One margin is crudely torn affecting some
letters of text, yet all words remain fully legible. Very good, with
transmittal cover.
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929. SOLDIERS PERISH IN A TRAIN CRASH BEFORE THE GRAND
REVIEW A good war-date Union soldier’s, 8pp. 8vo., letter written
by Pvt. Henry N. Hand, Co. E, 48th Indiana Vols., Louisville, Ky.,
June 9, 1865, in pencil. In part: “…we left Washington City…2d
of June. Got on the cars & had gone but…forty rods & was only a
few rods from the Capitol when the cars ran off the track & made
quite a smash up. The car that I was on was smashed to atoms…&
two men killed & several hurt pretty severely. I was thrown head
over head…was lucky to get off with only a slight bruise on the
knee. It looked hard to see men smashed up so when they was
animated with the idea of going home…but such it the fate of this
world. No one knows when they will have to quit this world…we
got on the steamboats & came down the Ohio river…if they had
only put us off on the Indianapolis side of the river I should have…
been to home in a few days…now we cannot cross the river without a pass…”. The original stamped “U. S. Christian Commission,
Soldier’s Letter” transmittal cover, endorsed by Lt. Col. Newton
Bingham, 48th Indiana, is included. Very good.
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930. SOLDIERS “GOT DRUNK AND GOT TO FIGHTING” A great
war-date sixteen-year-old soldier’s letter, 2pp. 8vo., written by
Pvt. Edward B. Holt, (severely wounded in the leg at Drewry’s
Bluff, Va., May 13, 64) Co. E, 3rd N.H. Vols., Gloucester Point, Va.,
May 1, 1864, in part: “…we left Jacksonville sunday morning…
the boat was a poor concern. It rolled pretty well. We were most
all sick…we got onto the [Hilton] Head on Monday. We went rite
aboard the North Star. She is a good boat…the 97th P. V. were
on with us and we had a rough set. They got drunk and got to
fighting. The officer of the day shot one man and there was a
bloody set, but we got through safe to Fortress Monroe…the 28th
we came to Yorktown. We are opposite Yorktown…yesterday we
had General review by General Terry and Gen. Butler. There is
about 15,000 troops on this side as near as we can calculate. The
old Gen looks stern and sober…as if he might do something and
meant to soon…we will trust in him who rules for the result of the
conflict…”. With cover.
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931. BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY A good war-date Union soldier’s
letter, 3pp. 4to., written by Pvt. James Orr, Co. A, 20th Wisconsin
Vols., Mobile Point, Ala., Oct. 15, 1864, in part: “…the regiment
is at work building a railroad from the fort about 4 miles up the
bay to a better landing. The health of the regiment is good but the
scurvy has broke out…there was a slight engagement last Sunday up the bay between one of our gunboats and a Rebel Battery
on shore…we lost two men killed and 6 wounded. The Rebs disabled one of our guns…there was heavy cannonading up the bay
the other night…Brevet Brigadier General Bailey left here with
his staff…for Pensacola where…he is going to take command.
Col. [Henry] Bertram [20th Wisconsin and future brevet brigadier
general] is in command at Fort Morgan. Our adjutant has been
appointed major of the 45th Regt. Wis. Vol. He leaves for Madison
some time this week…”. Damp stained, else very good.
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932. BERMUDA HUNDRED BATTLE LETTER A good war-date sixteen-year-old soldier’s battle letter, 6pp. 8vo., by Pvt. Edward B.
Holt, (severely wounded in the leg at Drewry’s Bluff, Va., May 13,
‘64) Co. E, 3rd New Hampshire Vols., “Camp between the James
river and the railroad from Richmond, Petersburg”, May 11, 1864.
In part: “…we left Gloucester the 4th of May took the steamer Thos.
Jefferson and came up here…marched about 8 miles…was on
picket Sunday...We took the railroad and marched about 4 miles
to where they had a battle Saturday. Our folks drove them and
destroyed the railroad. We laid there awhile and moved on…we
came on to the Rebs. We had skirmishers out and the Rebs fired
on them and then let us have a whole volley. We laid down so no
one was hurt, but they flew…as thick as hail…then our whole regt
fired. Some of them fired rite over us. We fell back a few rods and
laid there in the road…some of the boys slept, but I did not…in the
morning we fell back and put out our picket...I went out for one…
we saw the Rebs…just over the river where they had a battery and
some rifle pits. We moved down the road to where the regt laid. We
marched up and down the road twice then we got word that Grant
had drove Lee and he was coming down on our right…came on up
to the front where the battle was. The 7th Ct. and an Ill. regt had
drove the Rebs while we were there. They came down with a flag of
truce to get their dead out of the woods that was on fire. Our loss
was not very heavy…the 1st 4 companies deployed as skirmishers…I laid down and was asleep in 3 minutes…one of our company
got accidentally wounded at a well getting water. The ball went
through his right leg. It did not hit the bone…we know nothing of
what we shall do next…I trust we shall hold out to destroy the rebel
army…we have destroyed miles of rail road between Petersburg
and Richmond…”.Very good.
$200 - 300
933. NO LOT
934. COURT MARTIAL GROUPING OF BVT. MAJOR FRANCIS O.
WYSE Grouping of about 21 letters and documents concerning
the court martial of Bvt. Major Francis O. Wyse in 1854-55. Wyse
had been charged by Gen. Winfield Scott with disobeying orders
and conduct unbecoming an officer for having ordered his men
off the USS FALCON due to the vessel’s terrible mechanical condition and poor living quarters. Included is a survey of the vessel,
along with various letters and orders signed by SAMUEL COOPER (5), LORENZO THOMAS (3), Judge Advocate JOHN F. LEE(2),
and THOMAS JESUP, as well as Wyse, witnesses, and others. Very
good.
$200 - 300
935. JAMES LONGSTREET IS TOLD ABOUT THE CREATION OF
GETTYSBURG NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD A great postwar Confederate Gettysburg National Military Park letter , 3pp. 4to., written
by William M. Robbins, Gettysburg, Jan. 11, 1899 to Gen. James
Longstreet describing the creation of Gettysburg National Military
Park. Here, responding to an inquiry from Longstreet, representative for North Carolina, he describes the main road being built
along the Confederate line past Big and Little Round Top: “...I
have always been in the habit myself of speaking of the one . . . as
Longstreet Avenue, & I guess this will be the official name fixed by
our Commissioners when they take formal action. . . . The custom
on the Union side has been to name avenues after Corps commanders...” The proposed road now bears the name Confederate
Avenue. Robbins also describes the commission’s legal efforts to
condemn: “...other land along the Confed. line of Hill’s Corps, up
to the Lutheran Seminary . . . the eastern border of which Pickett’s Division started on its charge. . . . Ewell’s line, on the left,
lies on ground yet owned by private parties & must be acquired by
Govt. before we can mark his positions...”. Very good. $350 - 450
936. PRISONER DESCRIBES BELLE ISLAND CAMP A good wardate Union ex-POW letter, 2pp. 4to., written by Pvt. Frank Ball
Camp of “Bank’s Paroled Prisoners”, “Camp of Paroled Prisoners
near Alexandria, Va., Oct. 21, 1862,” to his grandmother. In part:
“…I am just recovering my health. 6 weeks ago I walked Annapolis…with a cane but now I throwed that aside…I had come from
that infernal hole called Belle Island, Richmond. There was about
five thousand in all. We was hardest looking lot of boys ragged,
dirty and lousy. The lice would crawl in the sand like so many insects. We all got new clothes, blankets. I aint had one in 2 months.
A women gave me a bed quilt the other day. The blanket ain’t
come yet. 2 thirds of us is without blankets. We seen hard times
since we left [New] York State. We get plenty to eat…we look like
so many criminals. We took the oath not to take up arms against
[the] Southern Confederacy until regularly exchanged…what are
we fighting for. Is the North going to put the South on equal footing…”. Very good.
$150 - 200
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937. IMPRESSMENT AGENTS STARVE SOUTH CAROLINA ELLISON
L. KEITT Confederate Captain of the 19th SC Batt’n Cavalry and
the 20th SC Infantry. Fine content war-date A.L.S., 1p. legal folio,
[South Carolina], Oct. 5, 1863 to South Carolina Gov. MILLEDGE
LUKE BONHAM in Columbia. In part: “...In my passage through
Columbia I found all articles of provision selling at enormous prices...I have learned possible the true cause. No one pretends to send
anything to market because the impressing officers block every
avenue to the city. If action is not taken in the matter you will
soon find the People of Columbia without provisions...the people
will become careless about gathering if all the highways are to be
blockaded. Instead of the Government agents receiving one tenth
which all the planters are anxious to turn in, and more if need be,
they house themselves upon all the avenues to the cities and stop
and plunder all wagons they can. Sir, if some remedy is not applied
we must expect fearful results...”. Endorsed by Bonham on verso:
“Cap. Ellison Keitt Oct. 5/63 As to impressions &c.”. Slight toning,
else very good. Impressment agents were the bane of Southern
farmers: at this point in the war, they were rapidly depleting farms
throughout South Carolina, offering worthless scrip in exchange
for provisions.
$150 - 200
938. PENNSYLVANIA REIMBURSES LOSSES TO CITIZENS FROM
THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN Attractive partly-printed D.S.
signed by two Union major generals, 1p. sm. folio, [Harrisburg],
Jan. 1, 1873, a payment made to attorney William McClellan in trust
for a citizen who suffered: “…damages sustained…during the late
rebellion…”, signed at bottom by Union major generals JOHN W.
GEARY as Governor and JOHN F. HARTRANFT as Auditor General.
Marginal wear, else very good. These certificates were issued with
the caveat that they were payable only when the federal government paid the claims…it never did. Geary commanded a division at
Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Lookout Mountain, and in Sherman’s
March to the Sea, while Hartranft received a Medal of Honor for his
bravery at Bull Run.
$100 - 150
939. PENNSYLVANIA REIMBURSES LOSSES TO CITIZENS FROM
THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN Attractive partly-printed D.S.
signed by two Union major generals, 1p. sm. folio, [Harrisburg],
Jan. 1, 1873, a payment made to attorney William McClellan in
trust for a citizen who suffered: “…damages sustained…during the
late rebellion…”, boldly signed at bottom by Union major generals
JOHN W. GEARY as Governor and JOHN F. HARTRANFT as Auditor General. Marginal wear, else very good. These certificates were
issued with the caveat that they were payable only when the federal government paid the claims…it never did. Geary commanded
a division at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Lookout Mountain, and
in Sherman’s March to the Sea, while Hartranft received a Medal of
Honor for his bravery at Bull Run.
$100 - 150
customary for sentinels at Georgetown to have their arms loaded.
The prisoner must have loaded his musket for the purpose of
carrying out his vindictive [act]…Private Michael Lanahan…will…
be hanged by the neck until he is dead...”. Typical punch holes on
the left margin.
$75 - 100
942. UNION GENERAL ORDERS - CUSTER PROMOTED, DEATHS
OF MANSFIELD AND KEARNEY A great war-date Union army document booklet being General Orders No. 181, 51pp. 8vo., War
Department, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, Nov. 1, 1862.
This booklet lists all United States Army promotions, appointments, aides de camp, transfers and casualties including those
who where killed (or died) and those who declined promotion in
both the Federal and volunteer service. Included in, but certainly
not limited to, many famous Civil War officers including George A.
Custer for promotion from 2nd to1st Lieutenant in the 5th U. S.
Cavalry on July 17, 1862; the deaths of Brig. Gen. Joseph K. Mansfield “Sept. 18, 1862, of wounds received in the battle of Antietam”
and Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny’s death after being “killed at the battle of Chantilly, Va., Sept. 1, 1862” plus the dismissal of Captain
Lloyd Beall, 2nd U. S. Infantry who became the first commandant
of the Confederate Marine Corps. There are literally hundreds of
appointments and adjustments to the U. S. army’s register listed
throughout this booklet making it a must-have for the Civil War
historian who will find many little known additions affecting the
staffs of many of the key Union generals at that time. $75 - 100
943. GENERAL ORDER LISTS GRANT’S 1864 STAFF OFFICERS A
good war-date printed Union army document related to the organization of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’S staff for 1864, 1p. 8vo., General Orders No. 7, issued at the Head-Quarters Military Division
of the Mississippi, Nashville, Feb. 27, 1864 giving a complete list
of Grant’s staff officers for 1864. Included in the group are Brig.
Gen. John A. Rawlins as chief of staff, Capt. Ely Parker as assistant
adjutant general, Capt. Orlando Poe as aide de camp and Capt,.
Orlando Ross also as aide de camp. Most of the men listed in this
document would follow Grant throughout the year and help him
win the war with Lee’s surrender at Appomattox the following year.
Punch holes at left hand margin from general orders booklet removal. Minor spotting and staining, else VG.
$75 - 100
944. LINCOLN SUSPENDS HABEUS CORPUS War Department
printed General Orders No. 141, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Sep. 25,
1862 printing the text of Lincoln’s Sep. 24 proclamation suspending habeus corpus as “...disloyal persons are not adequately
restrained by the ordinay processes of law...giving aid and comfort...to the insurrection...”. Binding holes, else very good. Lincoln’s unconstitutional act was perhaps the most controversial of
his presidency.
$100 - 150
945. LINCOLN RELIEVES MCCLELLAN OF COMMAND War-date
War Department document, 1p. 8vo., being General Order No. 182,
signed in type by Assistant Adjutant General E. D. TOWNSEND, Adjutant General’s Office, Washington, Nov. 5, 1862, reading, in full:
“By direction of the President of the United States, it is ordered
that Major General McCLELLAN be relieved from command of the
Army of the Potomac, and that Major General BURNSIDE take the
command of the Army. By order of the Secretary of War…”. From
the regimental papers of the 17th Conn. Vols. with a contemporary
note at top indicating that the document was: “read at dress pa941. OFFICER-MURDERING SOLDIER IS CONDEMNED War-date rade Dec. 3, 1862.” Minor stains and punch holes indicating it was
printed Union General Orders No. 1, 2pp. 8vo., signed in type by contained in the regimental general orders book.
$75 - 100
Gen. Seth Williams, Headquarters, Army of the Potomac, Wash946.
10TH
CORPS
ORDER
THANKS
COLORED
TROOPS
FOR
ington, Jan. 2, 1862 being the court martial proceedings against
THEIR
SERVICE
Unusual
content
printed
General
Order
No.
25,
Pvt. Michael Lanahan, Co. A, 2nd U.S. Infantry accused of murdering a superior officer. In small part: “…Sergeant Brennan, the 1p.8vo., Fuzzell’s Mills, Va., Aug. 19, 1864 in which Maj. Gen. Dadeceased, was sergeant of the guard at Georgetown…when the vid Bell Birney congratulates the 10th Corps and singles out black
hour came for posting this relief, Lanahan was not at the guard troops for his thanks: “...colored troops...for their uniform good
house…the sergeant turned sharply towards him, told him he was conduct and soldierly bearing, setting a good example to our veternever in place when wanted, slapped him…Lanahan got his gun… ans...entire absence of straggling...”. Folds, light soiling.$75 - 100
as Brennan was passing by his post, the accused fired and killed
him…he did this in satisfaction of the grudge…it is reprehensible for a…non-commissioned officer to strike a soldier, except
when it is absolutely necessary to repress disorder…it was not
940. U.S. SANITARY COMMISSION Lot of three items concerning
the Sanitary Commission, includes an A.L.S. by Abby May, Chairman of the Women’s Auxilliary on official letterhead, 2pp. 8vo.,
Boston, Dec. 3, 1864 advising that another member had been
obliged to resign her place in the organization and asking a lady
to take her place; a printed circular from the same northeast chapter’s letterhead calling a meeting of representative throughout the
Northeast; and a commission envelope franked by Sen. CHARLES
SUMNER. Very good.
$150 - 200
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947. UNION PROPAGANDA CARTES DE VISITE Group of three
items pertaining to paintings undertaken by New York painter William M. Davis, includes carte de visite of his work “The Neglected
Picture” showing Jefferson Davis in a shattered, dingy frame, a second carte titled “Done Gone” bearing icons of the “Old South” lying
beside a tombstone with a Union gunboat in the background, and a
rare handbill describing both cartes and promoting their sale. Very
good.
$100 - 150
Brig. Gen. U.S.A.”, with the monogram of another individual at top,
likely that of a close relative or friend who gifted the cane. Some oxidation affects rank. Samuel B. M. Young (1840-1924) had a distinguished
career in the army. During the Civil War, he served as colonel of the 4th
Pa. Cav., fighting at Antietam, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, WIA at
Kernstown. He later fought Indians in the Southwest, led a brigade in
the Philippine Insurrection, and became the first president of the Army
War College and the first Army Chief of Staff.
$200 - 300
948. CIVIL WAR REUNION PHOTO PINS Lot of three glass-covered brass buttons, each 1” dia., each bearing below the glass a
half-tone printed image of a Union general. Includes Gen. George
McClellan and two others. Likely reunion items, ca. 1885, all in
excellent condition.
$75 - 100
957. CARVED BONE RECOVERED AT LIBBY PRISON Piece of bone
recovered at the site of Libby Prison and carved by a soldier occupying
Richmond. The 1 3/4” x 2” section of polished bone was carved into
a highly-stylized outline of a map of Virginia by Joseph Mauk, Co. C,
20th Pa. Vols. One one side, Mauk has carved “LIBBY PRISON VA” and
placed a star at the approximate location of the prison. On the reverse,
949. (FORT SUMTER) Very early stereoview of the ruins of Fort Sum- he inscribes the amulet: “MAY THE 16/1865 J. MAUK THE CO. C 106
ter, 6 1/2” x 3 3/8”, two mounted albumens with manuscript contem- P.V.”. Very good.
$500 - 600
porary note on verso: “Fort Sumter April 1865”. On April 14, 1865
Sumter’s original flag was again flown over the recaptured fort. Very 958. 89TH ILLINOIS FLAG RELIC Relic from the regimental flag of
good.
$100 - 150 the 89th Innois Volunteers, serving from August 27, 1862 to June
24, 1865. The “Railroad Regiment” participated in the battles of
950. (ULYSSES S. GRANT) Scarce carte de visite photograph showing Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Pickett’s Mill, the AtGrant in a seated pose half-length in uniform, backstamp by Anthony, lanta Campaign, and Nashville. A 3 1/2” x 2” section of woven blue
New York. Near fine.
$100 - 150 wool cloth is affixed to a 4 1/2” x 5 1/4” card with holograph text
951. CIVIL WAR PATRIOTIC POSTER Framed Civil War patriotic post- reading: “A piece of the Battalion Flag under which many companys
er, 24 1/4” x 18 1/2” (sight), color lithograph ca. 1880 showing prom- of the 89th Illinois, or Railway Reg. once recruited and organized
inent battle scenes including Ft. Sumter, the Monitor vs. Merrimac, at Chicago Aug. 18th, 1862 by Col. John Christopher, and fought
amputations at Gettysburg, etc, with portraits of eight prominent gen- under this flag during the remainder of the Civil War”. Some text a
erals including Grant, Hancock, Farragut, Sherman, Meade, etc. A few tad light, else very good. The tag bears the number: “1396”, likely a
$500 - 600
tiny scattered nicks, else very good.
$100 - 150 museum catalog number.
959. 6TH NEW YORK INFANTRY BACKPACK Civil War backpack once
owned by a member of the 6th N.Y. Infantry, 15 1/2” x 13” x 3 3/4”
deep, tarred cotton canvas flaps tacked to a wood frame, with two interior flaps with cord ties. A large numeral “6” is painted on the outside
of the pack. Lacking straps. From a collection of 6th Infantry relics,
and a good display item. The 6th New York was organized May 25,
1861 and fought largely in the South. It occupied Baton Rouge until it
joined operations against Port Hudson. It later participated in actions
in the Teche Campaign, Indian Bend, Irish Bend, Franklin and Centrev953. “DIXIE’S FARMS” Union patriotic song, “Dixie’s Farms”, 1p. 8vo., ille.
$150 - 200
ca. 1863, with eagle at top. A song promising a Union soldier’s Southern “land grab” once the war ended, including lyrics: “As for niggers, 960. CHANCELLORSVILLE BULLET IN WOOD RELIC Relic from the
we’ll apprentice them to till for us the land, And if ‘massa’ comes Chancellorsville battlefield, a 8 3/4” section of pine with a lead minnie
comes to catch ‘em, we’ll declare ‘em contraband...”. A soldier’s note ball in it, possibly a Confederate two-ring Gardner. The ball is bent
to his sister sending this “ditty” is penned on verso. Folds. $75 - 100 sideways with the nose not deformed - very unusual in such a find.
The ball and section of wood have been varnished for preservation and
954. (MUSIC DEDICATED TO THOMAS F. MEAGHER) THOMAS F. mounted upon a modern wood base.
$150 - 200
MEAGHER (1823 - 1867) Irish-born Union brigadier general who commanded his Irish Brigade at Antietam, Frederickburg and Chancellors- 961. BULLET IN WOOD FROM GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD A minie
ville where his brigade was decimated. Printed sheet music: “Standard ball embedded in a 4 1/2” section of wood recovered from the Getof the Free”, by John Mahon, 4pp. sm. folio, New York, 1861. A patri- tysburg battlefield in the area of Culp’s Hill. The ball has been someotic pro-Union song with printed dedication to Col. Marshall Lefferts’ what flattened from its impact, and lays still embedded where it finally
7th N.Y. militia, bears a pencil presentation by the composer: “Captain stopped traveling. From a de-accessed museum collection obtained by
Thomas Francis Meagher with the fraternal regards of John Mahon”. respected Gettysburg militaria dealers The Horse Soldier. $150 - 200
Very good.
$100 - 150 962. 5TH CORPS SILVER CORPS BADGE 1 1/4” square, brass fixing
952. CURRIER & IVES PRINTING OF THE FALL OF RICHMOND Attractive hand-colored Currier & Ives printing entitled: “The Fall of Richmond, Va. on the Night of April 2nd 1865.”, 13 1/4” x 9 1/4” (sight),
showing crowds fleeing across the James River as the conflagration
consumes the city, the Confederate Congress building untouched. The
caption beneath claims that the: “Capital City of the Davis Confederacy...” had been torched by the fleeing rebels. Even light toning, a few
tiny nicks, else very good, double-matted and framed.
$150 - 200
955. PEPPERBOX PISTOL RECOVERED AT SPANGLER’S SPRING,
GETTYSBURG A superb relic recovered from one of the most heavily
fought-over areas on the Gettysburg battlefield, a 7 1/2” long pepperbox revolver de-accessioned from a museum, bearing an original
typed label: “SPANGLER’S SPRING Gettysburg Penn.” and a painted museum stock no. “1102” on the handle. As this is a “dug” relic, there is
significant oxidation, yet this important relic still remains in overall
very good condition. Spangler’s Spring is a natural spring located on
the Gettysburg battlefield near Culp’s Hill, scene of heavy fighting on
the first day of the battle. Both Union and Confederate men filled their
canteens and quenched their thirst there during the battle. It is said
that truces were called so men from both sides could fill their canteen
from the springs, but this is highly doubtful considering the location
of the springs and the terrible fighting around it.
$200 - 300
pin and loop soldered to the reverse. A post-war commemorative item.
Tarnished, else very good.
$75 - 100
963. CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Lot of four different C.S.A. bank
notes, includes two $10.00 Feb. 17, 1864 notes, a $5.00 note of the
same date of issuance, one $10.00 Apr. 6, 1863 note, as well as two
pieces of U.S. fractional curency. Very good to fine.
$100 - 150
62596-14
964. C.S.A. T-67 1864 $20.00 BILLS Lot of two C.S.A. T-67 $20.00
bills, issued in Richmond, Feb. 17, 1864, one PCGS graded 50PPQ,
both in near identical condition, as shown.
$100 - 150 62596-13
965. C.S.A. T-18 $20.00 NOTE Scarce C.S.A. T-18 twenty dollar bill,
issued in Richmond, Sep. 2, 1861, as shown.
$100 - 150
956. UNION GENERAL’S CANE TOP Silver cane top from a cane once
belonging to Union Brevet Brigadier General Samuel Butler Marks
Young. The ornamental top is engraved on the side: “S. B. M. Young
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966. FIRST TELEGRAPH
MESSAGE BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND SAN FRANCISCO ALEXANDER HENRY
(1823-1883) Mayor of Philadelphia during the Civil War.
Historic A.D.S. on “Office of
the Mayor” letterhead, 1p.
8vo., Philadelphia, Oct. 26,
1861, the text of the first
telegram ever sent from Philadelphia across the country,
via the newly-installed overhead single telegraph line.
In full: “To Hon. H. T. Teschmuer [ibid, actually “Henry F, Teschemacher”] Mayor
of San Francisco Philadelphia reciprocates the kindly
greeting of San Francisco.
May the Pacific telegraph
ever interchange between
the two cities messages of
loyalty and good will. Alexander Henry Mayor of Philadelphia”. On verso, the letter is docketed: “Oct. 25, 1861. Opening of Tel. Com. with San Francisco rec’d Oct. 26 - & replied to”. Small tear at bottom margin, else very good.
Just the day before, New York had been contacted from the West
Coast, and on the 24th, the very first message had been sent to
President Abraham Lincoln at the White House. Sold with a related
item, “The Year-Book of Wireless Telegraphy & Telephony, 1915”,
(London: The Wireless Press, Ltd), 794pp. plus advertisements,
8vo. , a complete almanac.
$500 - 700
968. WHITE STAR LINE TEASPOON AND TITANIC SHEET MUSIC
Antique stained oak wood frame, 17 1/2” x 21 1/2”, bears a 5 3/4”
teaspoon attached with ca. 1900-20 fittings at bottom. The spoon
is engraved: “WHITE STAR LINE” on the handle, and is unmarked
on the reverse. The frame has been recently filled with the cover
(possibly the entire score) of the TITANIC commemorative song:
“The Band Played ‘Nearer My God to Thee’ As the Ship Went Down”,
dedicated to: “The Heroes of the Ill-Fated ‘Titanic’”.
$250 - 350
969. JOHN RINGLING (1866 - 1936) American circus owners who
with his brothers organized their first circus in 1884, later merging
with the Barnum and Bailey circus in 1907. Rare A.L.S. on a terrific Ringling Brothers illustrated letterhead showing five Ringling
brothers, 1p. 4to., Wilmington, May 19, 1905 to “Mr. & Mrs. Robertson”: “...I have pleasure in sending you another block of tickets.
I will explain delay...”. Very good.
$150 - 200
970. (CHARLES RINGLING) (1863 - 1926) American circus owner
who, with his four brothers organized their first circus in 1884
and later merged their show with that of Phineas T. Barnum. Secretarially-signed dictated T.L.S. on a fantastic color letterhead, 1p.
4to., Baraboo, Jan. 21, 1911 mentions that he is unfamiliar with
the charter and bylaws of an organization which will in any event
not reach him in time for a meeting with Chicago bill-posters. Fine.
Sold with a later 8” x 10” copy of a photo of a Ringling circus
train.
$75 - 100
971. CIRCUS LETTERS AND LETTERHEADS JESS ADKINS (18861940) Ringling manager who later teamed up with Zack Terrell to
form the Cole Bros Circus, still performing today. He later managed
the Sells-Floto Circus. T.L.S. on color circus letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Chicago, 1936, sending a contract to a ticket agent; JOHN R. ANDREW T.L.S. on Downie Bros. Circus letterhead, 1p. 4to., Bennington, June 22, 1931 mentions the “rubber tired circus”; with four
blank letterheads from Mills Bros. Circus, Van Tilburg & McReavy
967. PULLMAN NEWS- Combined Circus, The American Circus Corp. and Keystone ModPAPER PRINTED ON ern Shows. Six pieces.
$100 - 150
THE
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD 972. GORDON W. LILLIE (1860 - 1942) “Pawnee Bill”, American
Fascinating,
exces- showman who started his career as a Pawnee translator, his wild
sively rare bound west show toured for over twenty years, often in collaboration with
collection of twelve William F. Cody’s show. A.L.S. “G. W. Lilliie” on “The Buffalo Refin(12) editions of the ing Company” letterhead, 1p. 4to., Yale, OK, Sep. 16, 1922 in dark
Trans-Continental, a pencil to his colleague from the Buffalo Bill shows, Chuck Haas.
4pp. newspaper pub- Lillie sends an article he had written which he hopes his friend may
lished in 1870 by the be able to use for an article, and suggests that Haas use his own
Pullman Pacific Car name as either the writer or as the principal character. Very good.
$150 - 200
Co. while traveling the
transcontinental rail
973. GEORGE WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL RIBBON Colorful ribline. The paper’s enbon commemorating the centennial of the signing of the Declatire first volume of 12
ration of Independence, 9 1/2” x 2”, pictures Washington who is
editions are present,
labeled as “The Father of Our Country”, the Centennial Exposition,
bound with string and
flages, etc. Surprisingly made in...Coventry, England.
$75 - 100
presented in a purple
cloth octavo binding 974. PATRIOTIC POLITICAL RIBBONS Lot of two patriotic political
prepared by the Bos- ribbons, each about 7” long, the first an American centennial comton Board of Trade memorative picturing Washington, with the names of the states, an
as a souvenir of their eagle, etc.,the second a Knights Templar ribbon picturing Wash”1870
Trans-Conti- ington and Lafayette. A few scattered flaws, overall very good.
nental Excursion”. The
$100 - 150
papers were printed on the train on a Gordon Press in the baggage
car, which headed eight Pullman cars. A small number of distin- 975. COMMEMORATIVE RIBBONS Lot of eight cloth and silk ribguished guests spent eight weeks in the lap of luxury as they trav- bons commemorating or celebrating various events and themes,
eled the 3,000+ miles to San Francisco to meet with the San Fran- including three World War I patriotic ribbons, three very ornate
cisco Chamber of Commerce. The paper reported the normal affairs ribbons celebrating the donation of the Statue of Liberty, Columof the train and its passengers, but also included news and even bus and the Columbian Exdposition, a Masonic ribbon, and a (dam$100 - 150
baseball scores. A few pages loose, else very good. $1,500 - 2,000 aged) “Home, Sweet Home” ribbon.
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983. ABOLITIONIST SLAVE TRADE SERMON Printed abolitionist
slave trade sermon: “The Injustice and Impolicy of the Slave Trade,
and of the Slavery of the Africans: Illustrated in a Sermon Preached
Before the Connecticut Society for the Promotion of Freedom...”, New
Haven, Sep.15, 1791 by Rev. Jonathan Edwards. Printed by Thomas
and Samuel Green, 1791, 36pp. 8vo., no covers. Edwards was a wellknown theologian. Unlike his father, who was a slave-owner, Jonathan
Jr. supported abolition of the slave trade and of slavery. His anti-slavery viewpoint was first evidenced in 1773, when he wrote a series of
977. TEMPERANCE Lot of various items promoting temperance, in- articles entitled “Some Observations upon the Slavery of Negroes” in
$150 - 200
cludes: “Youth’s Temperance and Benevolent Society” ribbon; a late the Connecticut Journal and the New-Haven Post-Boy
1800s “Cadets of Temperance” ribbon; “1875 Crusade Temperance
984. 1841 SLAVE MANUMISSION Scarce manuscript D.S., 1p.
Almanac”, 32pp. 8vo., loaded with propaganda; and a CDV photo 8vo., Bourbon Co., Ky., June 7, 1841 in which James M. Allen and
of temperance leader J.K. OSGOOD. Very good.
$150 - 200 William Parker agree to: “...manumit and forever set free from
976. 1843 PHILADELPHIA FIREMEN’S RIBBON Philadelphia Firemen’s ribbon commemorating dated Mar. 27, 1843 celebrating the
22nd anniversary of the founding of the Philadelphia Fire Department, silk, 7” x 3”, shows an eagle grasping a banner at top and
listing below in a circular fashion all of the incorporated and unincorporated companies of the city’s fir edepartment. Engraved and
published by Robert M. Gaw, Philadelphia. A few trivial spots, else
very good.
$75 - 100
978. “BUCK” HUNTER POWDER HORN A wonderful hand-etched
powder horn, 11 1/2” long and dated “1750”, depicts a smiling hunter discharging his musket at a “Buck”, with the legend: “Let us then
be up and doing With a heart for any fate.”which appears above a
filigree design. The engraving may or may not be antique, thus sold
as-is...but the ideal present for the hunting enthusiast. $300 - 400
Slavery a certain black man Thomas, the said Thomas is a Mulato
[sic] Boy, about five foot ten inches high and now about 45 years
of age...”. With recording endorsement on verso, Sep. 6, 1841.
Very good.
$400 - 500
985. A SLAVE FOR THE DAVIS FAMILY Manuscript slave bill of
sale in which Alfred W. G. Davis, cousin of future Confederate President Jefferson Davis, purchases a slave. The document, 1p. 8vo.,
[n.p., likely Mississppi], May 24, 1833 has J. N. Mays selling Davis a
slave: “...Received this day the Sum of five hundred dollars...in consideration of a negro man named Vincent of black color...I warrant
said boy sound in body & mind & slave for life...”. Two spindle holes
at top, worn, but still very good. With background information on
Davis.
$200 - 300
979. MID-1800S SLAVE SHACKLES Hand-forged mid-1800s iron
slave shackles typical of the design commonly encountered in the
U.S., the shackles each bearing a hinged loop through which a
chain would pass allowing slight mobility to the ankle without permitting escape, with a chain joining the shackles which also bears
a ring at center through which the same chain would pass, allowing
986. PRE-PRINTED SALVE RECEIPT FOR SLAVE SOLD TO JEFFERgroups of slaves to be chained together. A chilling, evocative relic,
SON DAVIS’ COUSIN Scarce pre-printed slave receipt for a slave
in excellent condition.
$800 - 1,200
sold to Alfred W. G. Davis, first cousin of Jefferson Davis. The doc980. KATANGA CROSS, USED IN AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE Cast ument, 1p. legal folio, Natchez, Miss., May 13, 1833 has James
copper cross which was once used as a form of currency in parts Franklin selling for $460.00 a slave: “By the name of Matilda about
of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 19th Twenty years old of Black Complexion...”. Folds, a tiny hole in text,
and early 20th centuries. Katanga was a region rich in copper, and else very good. With background information on Davis.$250 - 350
these crosses were accumulated and at times traded for slaves ultimately exported to the Americas. Our example measures 9 1/2”
x 9 1/4” x 3/8” thick. An evocative reminder of the cross-Atlantic
slave trade.
$200 - 300
987. SLAVE IS SOLD TO JEFFERSON DAVIS’ COUSIN Manuscript
slave bill of sale in which Alfred W. G. Davis, cousin of future Confederate President Jefferson Davis, purchases a slave. The document, 1p. 8vo., [n.p., likely Mississppi], Oct. 28, 1834 has Charles
Monhead selling: “a negro girl Lucy twenty three years old for the
981. CARNELIAN AFRICAN TRADE BEADS Group of 24 “dug” car- sum of five hundred dollars...”. Very good. With information on
nelian (red agate) African trade beads, each four-sided, the larg- Davis’ biography.
$200 - 300
est being 2 1/4” across. The beads have been restrung into a 32”
necklace. Carnelian first appeared in Africa when Arab traders be- 988. “RUMOR” - THE “COLORED AMERICAN NEWSPAPER” Rare
gan carrying the stone with them on their trips across the Sahara. early black-oriented newspaper, “Rumor”, 12pp. sm. folio, New York,
Carnelian fetched a high price in the bustling trading centers of Sep. 4, 1880, the paper touting itself as: “A representative colored
West Africa and remains a sought-after commodity there, especial- American newspaper”. This issue bears a bust of Frederick Douglass
ly among the Fulani, Wodaabe and Tuareg peoples.
$200 - 300 on the first page with his biography, black-related news reports,
“The Negro and His Problem”, and more. Some splits starting at cen982. (AMISTAD) THOMAS R GEDNEY (1799-1857) American na- tral vertical folds between pages, else very good. The paper lasted
val officer most remembered for commanding the U.S. brig Wash- only a few years, soon becoming the New York Globe. $100 - 150
ington, when it found the Spanish slave schooner Amistad lying
989. 1920S RACIST FUR ADVERTISEMENT Ca. 1928 fur company
at anchor near Montauk Point. The ship had a cargo of fifty slaves advertisement soliciting hunters and trappers to sell their furs. The
who had overwhelmed the white crew and murdered the captain ad features a caricature of a black hunter holding a dead skunk in
and one crew member. The Africans were arrested, taken to New one hand while sniffing his smoking gun barrel and proclaiming:
Haven, Connecticut, and charged with piracy and murder. De- “Dat powder shore smells bad”. The company promises that even
fended by former President John Quincy Adams, they were found a trapper as inexperienced as the one pictured could sell to them
not guilty, and most decided to return to Africa as free men and with confidence. The reverse lists prices paid for various grades of
women. Rare A.L.S. “Thos. R. Gedney” as commander of the USS furs. Overall 10 1/2” x 18”, folds, a bit worn.
$100 - 150
Plymouth, 2pp. 4to., [n.p., probably at Canton or Macao], Oct. 4,
1849, to Commodore David Geisinger. re: stealing from Chinese 990. EARLY BLACK-AMERICAN SHEET MUSIC Collection of ten
of black American sheet music pieces, some quite early, includes
junks, in part: “…I am truly sorry to report to you that some of
spirituals, also: “Ben Bolt...Ebeneezer Petersneezer...Lucy Neale...
our men have been guilty of stealing from the Chinese Junks.
Rosa Lee...Dinah Crow...Mammy’s Little Coal Black Rose...” and one
Yesterday morning Ayouke reported to me that one man had lost
1910 baseball related sheet music piece. Very good. $100 - 150
$140 - that another had lost a string of cash and one two bags
of rice and an anchor. I could not believe it - and should not have 991. KU KLUX KLAN KLANSMAN’S HOOD AND SHIRT Klansman’s
believed that any money had been stolen & lost had not Mr. Doty hood and shirt bearing a Klan emblem embroidered upn the chest,
found stowed away under the head $93 and the cash in one of ca.1930s. The hood is made of three pieces, with the face a separate
the mess chests. The man who took the cash confessed…If the flap with eye holes cut out and reinforced with stitching. The sleeveowner of the stolen money comes on board, as I expect today, I less, collarless shirt has slit openings for the wearer’s arms, four
will have the whole amount returned…” Add postscript and signs button closure, and appears it would extend well below the waist. A
again with initials.
$250 - 350 red cross within a blue ring has been machine embroidered on the
left breast. Some age spots otherwise very good.
$200 - 300
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994. SALOON AND BILLIARDS LICENSE FOR PONY, MONTANA,
1909 Partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Pony, Montana, Feb. 5,
1909 for which a Mr. Lake paid $17.00 to operate a saloon with billiards. Very good. In the late nineteenth century, Pony was a prosperous gold-mining community with at least 5,000 residents.$100 - 150
Sheriff of Selma, Alabama
comments on integration
995. BOUNTY FOR A WOLF Interesting manuscript D.S., 1p. 12mo.,
“Washington Co.”, 1785, a certification that Thomas Cloud had produced: “...a grown woolf scalp which he made oath that he killed...
please to pay the bearer what the Law directs...”. VG nice.$75 - 100
996. TRAIN ACCIDENT LETTERS Fine pair of antebellum letters
by the Brewson sisters of Atlanta concerning the death of a family
friend, John Natt, killed in a train derailment caused by human error.
The letters, dated Jan. 24 and Feb. 26, 1859, read in part: “...painful
news of the death of Mr. John Natt. He was killed on the Winchester
and Alabama Rail Road, the cars ran off the Bridge and upset down
the embankment, there were five hurt and one killed Natt. He lived
about two hours. He never spoke after he was mangled…we are
told. His jaw bone was broken and a contusion on the back of his
head. It occurred on the 18th of this month…break the news as gently as you can to his bereaved child and aunt…John’s body is laid
in a vault in Nashville and placed in a metallic case thinking that
you would like to have him removed....the cars was thrown off by a
piece of timber which had been used by some of the train hands as
a scotch and which had been left on the track. He was buried by the
masonic fraternity. We have not found out yet what disposition has
been made of his property…”. Very good.
$100 - 150
997. 1960S-1970S PROTEST POSTERS Lot of four protest posters,
17” x 21”, themes include freeing political prisoners, “WAR ON THE
PEOPLE”, “AVENGE” Kent State (small hole), and promotion of a “LABOR-STUDENT PEACE RALLY”. Very good.
$75 - 100
991A. JAMES G. “JIM” CLARK, JR. (1922 - 2007) Sheriff of Dallas
Co., Alabama and Selma, one of those responsible for the violent
arrests of civil rights protestors during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches. On March 7, 1965, around 600 protesters left Selma.
Jim Clark’s officers and posse joined with Alabama state troopers in
attacking the protesters on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in an event
that came to be known as “Bloody Sunday”. Fine content T.L.S. as
sheriff on his official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Selma, Aug. 12, 1965. In
part: “...I believe like Abraham Lincoln who said...’I am not...in favor
of bringing about...the social and political equality of the white and
black races...I am in favor of having the superior position assigned
to the white race’...any race of people that is worth a ‘hill of beans’
is proud of his race...I will never voluntarily surrender my constitutional freeedom to an illegal judicial edict...I will fight this judicial
tyranny foot by foot...’Freedom is not free, free men are not equal,
and equal men are not free’...”. Very good.
$300-400
992. 1920S KLAN CORRESPONDENCE Group of three documents
issued by the Imperial Wizard and Imperial Kligrap of the Ku Klux
Klan, 4pp. 4to., Atlanta, ca. 1924, signed with rubber stamps. The
first document, addressed to: “...ALL GENII, GRAND DRAGONS AND
HYDRAS, GREAT TITANS AND FURIES, KLEAGLES OF EVERY GRADE...”,
ostracizing Edward Y. Clarke and banning him from any “propagation work”. Another document concerns dues (“Klectokon”) to be
paid to the “Kligrapp” and “Klabee” for storage in the treasury at the
“Imperial Palace”. The last document bears a series of “Kode” words
with last names of prominent Confederate generals representing
each letter of the alphabet. One document split, another has clean
fold splits, else kondition klearly kool for kontemplative kollectors
of this kind of kalamitous kpatrap.
$150 - 200
993. LESTER MADDOX (1915 - 2003) American politician, Governor
of Georgia and a staunch segregationist who became famous when
he refused to serve black customers in his Atlanta restaurant, threatening them with an axe handle. Brochure, 4pp. 8vo., a description of
the Georgia Governor’s mansion picturing the structure and Lester
Maddox and wife Virginia within, signed by both on the front cover.
Fine.
$75 - 100
998. ANTI-VIETNAM WAR POSTER Vintage anti-Vietnam War poster
[Boston, n.d. but ca. 1968-69], measures 18” x 24” and printed in
vibrant red. Clearly printed from a handmade flyer, the poster calls
for action against war and racism at a gathering at Boston University: “Plan ways to end the war + racism New Eng. Anti-War Coalition
Conference June 6 Discussion of: the war, racism, women’s oppression, allying with workers...”. The rally was sponsored by radical
groups such as Boston War Tax Resistance, the anti-slumlord front
South End Tenants Council (formed in 1968 and still exists today as
Tenants Development Council), and so forth. A 3” loss at right margin and damage to corners from display and dismounting, overall
good condition.
$75 - 100
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Presidents & First Ladies
The Aftermath of Stony Point
999. GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732 - 1799) First President of the
United States and commander of the Continental Army during the
Revolutionary War. West-point, July 28, 1779. Important war-date
L.S. “Go: Washington”, 2pp. (front and back) legal folio, “Head
Quarters West Point”, July 28, 1779 to WILLIAM ALEXANDER,
LORD STIRLING, in which Washington, fooled by false intelligence,
orders Stirling to carefully reconnoiter the region with a view to
prevent a British counter-attack in the wake of Stony Point. In part:
“...My Lord: I have been deceived I believe, in the information of
a considerable Embarkation of Troops in the North [Hudson] River. No subsequent intelligence from deserters and others, speak of such
an event, but all agree that the present position of the enemy is from Philips’s to East Chester. Tryon and his burning Crew stretching up
the River towards Dobbs’s Ferry. The foundation therefore of the March of your division to Suffrans [Suffern] was bad; but as it has taken
place I shall not alter the position immediately, but wish your Lordship to be in the most perfect readiness to move at a moments warning,
light, and without waiting further orders that you do immediately advance to the Forest of Deane [the area about Fort Montgomery] if you
should receive advice of the enemy’s movement towards Kings Ferry by land or Water in order that you may be ready to afford us timely
assistance...I beg your lordship to have the Country between Suffran’s and Simon Houses...well explored, as also from Houses to the other
Road from the Furnace of Deane to Haverstraw...I wish to know if some middle way cannot be had between the Clove road and that by
Haverstraw forge, by which light Troops could March from Suffans to Storms, Brushe’s or Clements’s; that in case it should be found necessary (to answer particular purposes) for your division to take post thereabouts, it could be done without making a circuitous March...or
approaching too near Stoney Point...Some of the intelligent and well affected Inhabitants, accompanied by an Officer or two (acquainted
with the Woods) and a small party, would soon ascertain the practicability of a road by the rout here described...”. Washington’s letter has
areas of toning in places and weakness at the central horizontal fold, but has been preserved by expert silking on recto and verso which
is nearly indistinguishable. On July 16, 1779 a hand-picked force of Continentals under Anthony Wayne stormed the vital Hudson River
crossing at Stony Point, 12 miles south of West Point, devastating British forces there, capturing hundreds and seizing arms, cannon and
ordnance stores. West Point was a strategic fortification for Washington’s Continental Army as the fortress and defenses there were vital
in keeping control over the upper reaches of the Hudson River. This letter demonstrates the great caution Washington took in protecting
his position. In the face of Washington’s determination to hold the region, the British abandoned the Hudson to increase their attacks in
the Carolinas. Stony Point would mark the last significant engagement on the Hudson.
$30,000 - 40,000
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1000. GEORGE WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL RIBBONS Lot of two
very attractive ribbons issued for the centennial of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence in 1876, both picturing George Washington, the first 11” long overall with yellow tassel at bottom, still
affixed to the British maker’s sales card, the second 8 1/2” long and
equally appealing. Very nicely detailed ribbons, in excellent condition.
$200 - 300
1008. MARTIN VAN BUREN (1782 - 1862) Eighth President of the
United States, Secretary of State and a close ally of Andrew Jackson.
Partly-printed D.S., 1p. folio parchment, Washington, Feb. 20, 1840,
the appointment of James H. Carleton to serve as “Second Lieutenant
in the First Regiment of Dragoons”, nicely signed at bottom. Co-signed
by Secretary of War JOEL R. POINSETT. Folds, light soiling but in otherwise excellent condition.
$500 - 600
1001. GEORGE WASHINGTON CHROMO-LITHOGRAPH MAX ROSENTHAL (1833-1918) American artist and lithographer, made the chromo-lithographic plates for what is believed to be the first book in the
U.S. illustrated by this process. 1903 chromo-lithograph of George
Washington (after Trumbull), 14 1/2” x 24” (sight), one of 15 done in
color and signed by Rosenthal at bottom. Set in a period frame. Slight
surface mold at rear of horse, else very good.
$200 - 300
1009. JOHN TYLER (1790 - 1862) Tenth President of the United States
following the death of Harrison, annexed Texas, and remained loyal
to Virginia following its secession. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p.
folio parchment, Washington, Jan. 9, 1844, the appointment of Bladen Forrest of Washington to serve as Consul at the port of Chagres
in New Grenada (now northern Columbia and Panama). Co-signed by
Secretary of State ABEL UPSHUR. Engrossment is just a bit light, but
Pierce’s signature is very bold and distinct. Very good.
$600 - 800
1002. ENGRAVING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON “Stipple” engraving
of George Washington, after a painting by Gilbert Stuart, 23 1/2” x
16 1/2” (sight), ca. 1820, shows Washington full-length standing
beside his mount. In an antique frame, no engraver evident. Very
good.
$200 - 300
1010. FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804 - 1869) Fourteenth President of the
United States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the
Northwest for settlement. Bold full signature as president cut from a
July 24, 1856 naval appointment. Fine.
$300 - 400
1003. EDWARD EVERETT (1794 - 1865) American clergyman and
statesman, a brilliant orator who spoke prior to Lincoln at Gettysburg.
A.Q.S. on a small sheet, Boston, 1864: “Washington was the greatest
of good men & the best of gret men...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1004. JAMES MONROE (1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United
States who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the
Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. “Jas. Monroe” as Secretary of
State, 1p. 7 1/2” x 6 1/4”, Washington, Aug. 28, 1812, a printed
circular headed: “Additional Instructions to the public and private
armed vessels of the United States”. Three months after President
James Madison declares war on Great Britain, Monroe clarifies rules
for seizure of ships at sea. In part: “...The public and private armed
vessels of the United States are not to interrupt any vessels belonging to citizens of the United States coming from British ports...laden
with British merchandize, in consequence of the alledged repeal of
the British Order in Council, but are on the contrary to give aid and
assistance...such vessels and their cargoes may be dealt with on
their arrival...”. Trimmed at top excising the recipient’s name, else
near fine. With engraving.
$600 - 800
1005. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS AND THE TREATY OF GHENT (17671848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formulated the Monroe Doctrine. Letter
press copy of a fine content A.L.S. from Adams as Minister to the
Court of St. James to Under Secretary of State Henry Goulburn, 1p.
4to., Paris, Feb. 15, 1815. Adams mentions having left Ghent, where
he had of course negotiated the Treaty of Ghent which ended the
War of 1812. He also mentions that Christopher Hughes had been
so delayed descending the Garonne that Anthony St. John Baker:
“...had probably arrived before him - I hope they are both safely
landed in the United States...Until we hear of the arrival of one of
them, my own anxious wish has been and will be to hear no news
from America - at least no news of military operations - For in the
present interval, all such news would be bad...”. Very good. Hughes
and Baker were American and British secretaries to their respective
legations during the peace negotiations.
$300 - 400
1006. JOHN C. CALHOUN (1782-1850) Vice President of the United
States and an ardent supporter of slavery and the Southern cause in
Senate debates. Fine signature “J. C. Calhoun” cut from a signed letter.
We wish we had the original letter: the text on the verso reads: “...but
the President has no right to order a blockade...”. Fine.
$100 - 150
1007. ANDREW JACKSON (1767 - 1845) Seventh President of the
United States, “Old Hickory” became a national hero in his defense
of New Orleans and as president encouraged Western expansion
and paid off the national debt. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p.
folio parchment, the promotion of Alexander Brooke to serve as lieutenant colonel. Co-signed by Secretary of War LEWIS CASS. In poor
condition, stained, browned, mounted, signatures a bit faded - sold
as is for signature value.
$200 - 300
1011. JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the
United States whose hands-off attitude toward states’ rights directly
contributed to the start of the Civil War. Scarce partly-printed D.S. as
Secretary of State, 9 1/2” x 13 3/4”, Washington, Sep. 23, 1847, an
ornate passport issued to George A. White and boldly signed by Buchanan at bottom. White traveled widely: consular and visa stamps in
the attached passport book include Milan, London, Dresden, Livorno,
Naples, Genoa, Rome, etc. Folds and light wear, else very good.
$1,000 - 1,200
1012. ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE NEW YORK “WIDE-AWAKES”
Important printed “REPORT” issued by the headquarters of the “Young
Men’s Republican Union”, Stuyvesant Institute, 659 Broadway, New
York, Nov. 5, 1860, 4pp. 4to. Issued just one day before Lincoln would
be elected president, the report includes sections on lectures given
over the past year, including those by Frank Blair, Charles Sumner
and Cassius M. Clay, addresses given at meetings, finances, and “Wide
Awakes”. On that subject, the report claims: “...The first company of
Wide Awakes in this cityor State was formed by this ‘Union’...and the
first parade in this city...was the excursion of one hundred and fifty
Wide Awakes (‘Rail Splitters’ as they are called) to Jamaica, Long Island...” The report also notes that 864,000 printed copies of Lincoln’s
famous “Cooper Institute Speech” had been printed and distributed.
Folds, else very good. A year earlier, this organization had sponsored
the future president’s famous speech at Cooper Union.
$400 - 600
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1013. “GLORY TO GOD...LINCOLN IS ELECTED” ANSON BURLINGAME (1820 - 1870), American politician and diplomat; U.S. Minister
to China (1861-67). A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Peking, Jan. 1, 1865 to Reverend
A. W. P. Martin on Lincoln’s reelection: “…Glory to God Lincoln is
elected President of the United States. Have just received a telegram
from Mr. Clay…” William A.P. Martin (1827-1916) was a Presbyterian
missionary in China. Letter shows some wear. Boldly penned and
easily read
$75 - 100
1014. GEORGE WASHINGTON AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAIR
DISPLAY A fine ensemble of relics from our two most influential
presidents, tiny locks of four strands of George Washington’s hair
and three strands of Abraham Lincoln’s hair, each contained within
a small magnifying case and matted beneath color image of their
respective owners. Lincoln’s hair originated from the famous sale
of the collection of Malcolm Forbes in 2002, having originally been
sold by Christie’s in 1992. It was described as: “...Several strands
of Abraham Lincoln’s hair, given by the President to Mrs. Caroline
Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of
their friendship. This hair relic remained in the family until offered
for sale by Christie’s...”. The Washington lock descended in the family of nephew George Steptoe Washington to his great granddaughter
Martha Washington of Philadelphia, great-great-grandniece of President George Washington. Both locks are accompanied by full provenance.
$500 - 600
1015. ABRAHAM LINCOLN ORDERS OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH An unusual war-date Union Executive Mansion document, 1p.
8vo., boldly entitled: “General Order Respecting The Observation of
the Sabbath Day in The Army and Navy,” signed in type by ABRAHAM
LINCOLN, Executive Mansion, Washington, Nov. 15, 1862, reading,
in part: “The President…desires…the orderly observance of the Sabbath by the officers and men in the military and naval service. The
importance for man and beast of the prescribed weekly rest, the
sacred rights of Christian soldiers and sailors…and a due regard for
the Divine will demand that Sunday labor in the Army and Navy be
reduced…the discipline and character of the national forces should
not suffer, nor the cause they defend be imperiled, by the profanation of the day or name of the Most High…”. Lincoln goes on the
evoke the remembrance that George Washington’s very first general order after the Declaration of Independence declared the same
ideas.Minor stains and punch holes indicating it was contained in
the regimental general orders book.
$75 - 100
1016. NEWSPAPER PRINTS LINCOLN’S PROCLAMATION OF
THANKSGIVING Newspaper printing of Abraham Lincoln’s 1863
national day of thanksgiving presidential proclamation, reported in
“The Rhode Island Pendulum”, Greenwich, RI, Oct. 9, 1863, 4pp. folio. Lincoln’s entire October 3rd proclamation is printed above his
name on the second page. In part: “...I the midst of a civil was of
unequalled magnitude and severity...peace has been preserved with
all nations...They are the gracious gifts of the most high God who,
while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy...”. Fine. Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had
turned British sympathies against the South, avoiding an international conflict.
$100 - 150
1017. SCHUYLER COLFAX (1832-1885) Speaker of the House during
the Civil War and Grant’s vice president whose career was ruined by
his involvement in the “Cedit Mobilier” scandal. Fine content A.L.S.,
1p. 8vo., Washington, June 11, 1861 to his partner in the St. Joseph Valley Register, Alfred Wheeler. In part: “...By last account from
Springfield, it is not certain that Smith’s [Caleb Blood Smith] to be in,
but I guess I am out. Smith’s Soap Factory, Mex. War Commission,
& Railroad management in Cincinnati are ugly matters for Lincoln to
get over...factions of the North [are] saying that L. wants to appoint
him, but does not wish to offend Northern Inda. which all seems for
me, & urging them to get signatures privately to a recommendation
for him, and send them to Springfield. I could have thousands all
over the State if I had descended to this kind of electioneering. But
rather not speak of it in the Register. Smith’s friends have been very
malignant in their attacks on me, as perhaps you have heard...”. It
was alleged that Caleb Smith was offered the post of Secretary of
the Interior as payment for delivering the votes of the Indiana Del-
egation at the 1860 Republican Convention in Chicago. Lincoln did
not like Colfax personally and considered him a “little intriguer...not
trustworthy.”
$300 - 400
1018. ABRAHAM LINCOLN ASSASSINATION AND FUNERAL NEWSPAPERS Good lot of newspapers relating to the assassination and
funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Includes: “New York Times”, April 15,
1875, 8pp. folio, printed before Lincoln’s death. Black-bordered
columns, with headlines include: “...AWFUL EVENT...President Lincoln Shot By An Assassin...The Act of a Desperate Rebel...No Hopes
Entertained of His Recovery...”, very good; “New York Herald”, issues for Apr. 20, 22, and 23, describing ceremonies in Washington,
including the funeral cortege, ceremonies, the grief of the crowd,
travel by train to Philadelphia and Baltimore, honor guard members,
processions, etc. Some of these issues bear splits at the central folds
but loss, if any, is very minimal. Also included are two additional
copies of the “New York Herals”, Nov. 9, 1864 and Mar. 5, 1865
reporting on Lincoln’s election and his inauguration, including his
inaugural address. These copies are in fair (at best) condition. Six
newspapers.
$700 - 900
1019. NEW YORK HERALD REPORTS THE DEATH OF LINCOLN
Newspaper, The New York Herald, 4pp. folio, New York, Apr. 15,
1865, reports on Lincoln’s death on the entire left side of the
black-bordered front page and within. The headlines declare: “The
President Shot at the Theatre Last Evening...Secretary of War Daggered in His Bed...ESCAPE OF THE ASSASSINS...Intense Excitement in
Washington...Scene at the Deathbed of Mr. Lincoln...”. Chronological
dispatches are printed describing the president’s worsening condition, concluding with Stanton’s announcement of his death. Much
detail. The paper is unfortunately split in quarters and should be
conserved: estimated accordingly.
$300 - 400
1020. CURRIER & IVES PRINTING OF LINCOLN ASSASSINATION
Contemporary Currier & Ives printing of the dramatic shooting of
President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater on Apr 14, 1865, 17
1/2” x 12 3/4” overall, with the Lincolns, Rathbone, Harris and
“Assassin” labeled at bottom. Small marginal tear at top else very
good.
$150 - 200
1021. (LINCOLN ASSASSINATION CONSPIRATORS) GEORGE L.
PORTER Union Army surgeon ordered by Secretary of War Edwin
Stanton to oversee the secret burial of Lincoln assassin, John Wilkes
Booth. He then took charge of the medical care of the eight other assassination conspirators during their imprisonment and trial
and, following the hangings of four (Mary Surratt, Lewis Powell, David Herold, and George Atzerodt), he made the official pronouncement of their deaths. Scarce Manuscript D.S. “G.L. Porter Asst. Surg.
U.S.A.”, 1p. oblong 12mo., [n.p., n.d., but certainly from the U.S.
Arsenal in Washington], an overnight pass given to a hospital attendant. Very good.
$400 - 500
1022. LINCOLN CONSPIRATORS GALLOWS DISPLAY A terrific relic
display, a matted display of a chip of wood from the gallows upon
which the Lincoln assassination conspirators were hanged on July 7,
1865. The gallows relic was obtained by a guard at the hanging who
removed a large section of wood immediately after the proceedings,
just as souvenir hunters descended upon the scene. The relic is double-matted in gold and red felt with an images of the conspirators
just after they were hanged and a printed description. Provenance
accompanies.
$200 - 300
1023. A PIECE OF A LINCOLN ROOF SHINGLE A trifling though
representative relic of the “Railsplitter”, a 2 1/2” section of a wood
shingle attached with wire to a ca. 1900 note card reading: “Piece
from a shingle made by Abraham Lincoln,and used on a house in
Macon Co., Illinois.M. W. Gleason”. Very good.
$150 - 200
1024. ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875) Seventeenth President of
the United States who came to office following the death of Abraham Lincoln. A squabble with Stanton along with his Reconstruction
policies led to an impeachment by Congress. Ink signature with rank
as Military Governor of Tennessee and brigadier general, cut from a
document. Very good.
$150 - 200
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1025. ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885)
Eighteenth President of the United States
and Union lieutenant general. Excellent
carte-de-visite signed photograph “U. S.
Grant Lt. Gen.U.S.A.” showing Grant in
a bust portrait in uniform with his name
printed in block letters beneath. Backstamp by Alexander Gardner, Washington, with a two cent revenue stamp affixed which has been stamp-dated “1865”.
Corners have been very slightly snipped,
otherwise and excellent, clean image.
$2,000 - 3,000
1029. DOCTOR WILLARD BLISS (1825-1889) American physician
and expert in ballistic trauma, treated James A. Garfield after his
mortal wounding from a gunshot in July 1881 until his death two
and a half months later. Scarce S.P. 5 1/8” x 8 1/2” b/w, a Bogardus
chest, up cabinet photo signed on the verso, Washington, Aug. 20,
1886. Signature is dark but brown background makes contrast only
fair, a few small flaws snd spots on image.
$150 - 200
1030. ELIZA BALLOU GARFIELD (1801-1888) Mother of President
James Garfield who lived eight years longer than her murdered son.
Rare full signature appearing on both sides of a 3 1/2” x 4 1/2” card.
Fine. Also present are two signatures of First Lady LUCRETIA R. GARFIELD and a family member, unidentified. Four pieces.
$150 - 200
1026. ULYSSES S. GRANT Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 17
3/4” x 11 1/4”, Washington, Mar. 30, 1871, the appointment of Alanson A. Vance to serve as Assistant Postmaster at Morristown, New
Jersey - now a wealthy suburb of New York. Boldly signed by Grant,
co-signed by Secretary of state HAMILTON FISH. Even light toning,
else very good.
$600 - 700
1031. GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported civil service and fiscal reform.
Partly-printed D.S. as president, 1p. folio parchment, Washington,
Dec. 28, 1896, the military promotion of Joseph M. Califf to serve
as Captain of Artillery. Co-signed by Secretary of War DANIEL LAMONT. Folds including one through signature, paper seal chipped,
else quite good.
$250 - 350
1027. ULYSSES S. GRANT MOURNING RIBBON Mourning ribbon
lamenting the death of Ulysses S. Grant, 2 3/4” x 7 1/2”, white silk 1032. GROVER CLEVELAND Bold signature on a color postcard dewith black lettering: “GENERAL U. S. GRANT IN MEMORIAM AUG. picting the Treasury Building in Washington, 1905. Some bleeding of
8TH, 1885.”. Toned, very good.
$100 - 150 ink from postmark, else very good.
$200 - 300
1028. (DEATH OF JAMES GARFIELD) (JAMES G. BLAINE) (18301893) Partly-printed L.S. as Secretary of State with printed signature
on black-bordered mourning stationery, 1p. 4to., Dept. of State,
Washington, Oct. 13, 1881. Less than a month after Garfield’s assassination, Blaine sends a Republican club in Brooklyn thanks for condolences: “...in the name of the late President Garfield’s grief-stricken family...for our common loss...of the revered dead...in this hour
of deep affliction from every part of the Union...”. Folds, else very
good. Framed.
$100 - 150
1033. WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843 - 1901) Twenty-fifth President of
the United States, acquired Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii,
assassinated. Very early D.S. “Wm. McKinley Jr.”, 1p. 12mo., [Stark
Co., Ohio], October, 1867, a docket for an appeal signed as attorney
for a plaintiff. Tipped to another sheet, slightly soiled. $100 - 150
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Truman” Chicago Daily Tribune newspaper from 1948, only much,
much rarer. This paper reports that Charles Evans Hughes had defeated President Woodrow Wilson in the 1916 Presidential race with
the headline: “HUGHES ELECTED” in the upper right column. Hughes
was defeated by Woodrow Wilson in a close election (separated by
23 electoral votes and 594,188 popular votes). The election hinged
on California, where Wilson managed to win by 3,800 votes and its
13 electoral votes and thus Wilson was returned for a second term;
Hughes had lost the endorsement of the California governor when
he failed to show up for an appointment with him. The Public Ledger
states “Charles Evans Hughes was elected President of the United
States yesterday over Woodrow Wilson...Incomplete returns indicate
that President Hughes will not have a Republican Congress behind
him...”. There is no positive news for Wilson - all for Hughes. Just a
great read. Pages are somewhat brittle, as expected from a century-old newspaper, still good.
$200 - 300
1040. HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United
States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression
led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. S.P. 8” x 10”
b/w, a nice shot showing the ex-president debarking from an Army
Air Corps transport plane in Vienna, 1946. Fine.
$150 - 200
1041. HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United
States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression
led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Early S.P. 11 “
x 14” b/w, ca. 1910, a chest, up pose signed at bottom. Horizontal
creases and a small puncture, silvering, just good.
$150 - 200
1042. HERBERT HOOVER Lot of two signed items, includes a full
signature adding: Washington, DC November 29, 1936”, along with
1034. THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth Pres- a 1953 T.L.S. initialed “H. H. “ on his letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York,
ident of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled mentioning that he would be happy to: “join your association for the
the Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged Belgians”. Very good.
$100 - 150
conservation. Important partly-printed D.S.as President, 1p. folio
parchment, Washington, Dec. 20, 1904, the promotion of Robert C. 1043. HERBERT HOOVER Bold signature on a light blue sheet. Very
Richardson to serve as “Second Lieutenant of Cavalry”. Co-signed by good.
$75 - 100
Secretary of War and future president WILLIAM H. TAFT. Two areas
1044.
HERBERT
HOOVER
T.L.S.
on
his
personal
letterhead,
1p. 4to.,
of paper loss to the left of Taft’s signature have been professionally
New
York,
Oct.
11,
1954
to
Eric
Johnston
of
the
Motion
Picture
Asrepaired and the loss affected only two words of text and grazed
Taft’s signature. Engrossment just a tad light, margins toned, but sociation of America declining any invitations for almost a year due
completely cleaned, stabilized and encapsulated, with report. ROB- to his “reorganization tasks”. File holes at top, red indelible pencil
$75 - 100
ERT C. RICHARDSON, JR. (1882-1954) served as a senior staff officer mark beneath text, else very good.
in the A.E.F. and during World War II was appointed commanding 1045. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second Presgeneral of U.S. Army forces in the Pacific Ocean Areas and Military ident of the United States who instituted the “New Deal” programs
Governor of Hawaii.
$800 - 1,200 and who led the United States through most of World War II. Partly
1035. THEODORE ROOSEVELT Scarce partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio parchment, Washington, May 1, 1908, the promotion
of Henry L. Brown to serve as “Captain in the Medical Corps”. Roosevelt’s signature has lightened just the slightest bit, else very good.
The following year Brown would serve on the Fort Riley hospital staff
and later help in the hunt for Pancho Villa.
$600 - 800
printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Feb. 20, 1942, an
appointment of Edward N. Jones of Pennsylvania as “State Director for the Office of Government...”. Co-signed by Secretary of State
CORDELL HULL. Signature is fine and bold, but document itself is a
bit wrinkled and bears wear to edges, with a few holes well clear of
text. Estimated accordingly.
$300 - 400
1036. THEODORE ROOSEVELT Bold black ink signature as presi- 1046. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (1884 - 1962) First Lady, wife of
dent on a piece of parchment cut from a naval officer’s commission. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. Eleanor
Light dampstain at far right, else very good.
$150 - 200 was active in a wide range of liberal and humanitarian projects. Full
signature as First Lady on a White House card. Mounting traces on
1037. WARREN G. HARDING (1865 - 1923) Twenty-ninth President verso else very good.
$100 - 150
of the United States. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p.folio, Washington, Jan. 7, 1922, the appointment of Peter Thomsen to serve 1047. HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972) 33rd President of the Unitas Postmaster at Fulton, Illinois, nicely signed by Harding and by ed States who led the country in the closing days of World War II
Postmaster General WILLIAM HAYS. Some marginal soiling else very and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and
good.
$300 - 400 the Korean War. Possibly the earliest Truman signature seen, one
obtained ca. 1904 when Truman graduated from high school. The
1038. BENJAMIN HARRISON, CALVIN COOLIDGE, AND THEIR VICE “Harry Truman” signature is penned in black ink on a 3” x 2 1/4”
PRESIDENTS Good grouping of signatures on both sides of a single card and was originally obtained with an invitation and matching en8” x 9” album page, includes BENJAMIN HARRISON and his Vice Pres- velope to attend the 1904 graduation ceremonies at Independence
ident LEVI P. MORTON who have both dated their signatures during High School. The envelope is addressed in the same hand to “Mr.
their administration, with the verso of the sheet bearing the signatures Chiles and Wife” and was hand delivered, likely by Truman himself
of CALVIN COOLIDGE and his Vice President CHARLES G. DAWES, who probably enclosed the signed card with the invitation. Very
their signatures likewise dated while in office. Fine.
$300 - 400 good.
$400 - 600
1039. FAMOUS NEWSPAPER MISPRINT - “HUGHES ELECTED” Public 1048. HARRY S. TRUMAN T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Ledger, Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 8, 1916, morning edition, 20pp. This Independence, Dec. 31, 1964 warmly thanking friends for a Christmas
newspaper certainly ranks up there with the famous “Dewey Defeats card which: “...has certainly given us a lift...”. Fine.
$100 - 150
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1049. HARRY TRUMAN S.P. 6” x 8”, a Bureau of Engraving and Printing oval engraving of Truman, boldly signed and dated “11-24-59”.
Fine.
$100 - 150
1050. HARRY S. TRUMAN Partly-printed D.S., a check issued by Truman as Treasurer of Jackson Co., Mo., Apr. 4, 1934, making a $5.00
payment to Mary Bondell. Signed by Truman at bottom, the signature affected by punch and ink cancels.
$75 - 100
1051. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890 - 1969) 34th President of the United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during
World War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on D-Day. Fine S.P., 8” x 10” b/w, a terrific candid shot of Ike, likely as vice
president, smiling and waving at the camera. Nicely signed in black ink. Fine.
$300 - 400
1052. JOHN F. KENNEDY (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile
Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. S.P. as President,
10” x 12 1/2” (sight) engraving depicting Kennedy from the neck, up,
likely issued by the B.E.P., boldly inscribed: “For Tony Pisciotta With very
best wishes John Kennedy”. Fine condition, attractively matted with gold
fillets and gray mat, set into a gilt wood frame.
$3,000 - 4,000
1053. JOHN F. KENNEDY Uncommon partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, April 18, 1962, the appointment of Brig. Gen.
Ellsworth I. Davis to serve as president of the Mississippi River Commission. Boldly sigend by Kennedy at bottom, co-signed by Secretary
of the Army ELVIS J. STAHR. Stahr (1916-1998) served in that role for two years, and his tenure included the Bay of Pigs invasion and the
Berlin Crisis. Davis, a highly-decorated engineer who
served in World War II and Korea, headed the commission which oversaw aspects
of the Mississippi’s flooding, navigation, channels, etc. Fine.
$3,000 - 4,000
1054. JOHN F. KENNEDY T.L.S. “John Kennedy” with holograph emmendation
as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 29, 1961
to Rep. John J. Rooney. Kennedy extends warm greetings to Rooney on the occasion of his anniversary, adding: “...
May you enjoy good health for years
to come...”. Very good, matted with
an image of Kennedy lighting a cigar, the two items matted in blue and
black and set into an ornate wood
frame.
$1,200 - 1,500
1055. JOHN F. KENNEDY T.L.S.
“Jack” on his campaign letterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, May 17, 1960
to his aunt and godmother, Loretta
Connelley in St. Augustine, Florida. In part: “...Bobbie passed along to me your nice card of congratulations.I guess you know how happy we all are with the results from West Virginia. Knowing you are keeping a close watch on things from Florida is a great boost for all of us...”. Fine.
West Virginia was a crucial state in Kennedy’s efforts to secure the party nomination. The state
being only 5% Catholic put pressure on Kennedy to prove he would separate his religion from his
politics. A week before he signed this letter, Kennedy received the West Virginians’ endorsement.
$800 - 1,200
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1056. JOHN F. KENNEDY
Early T.L.S. as Representative from Massachusetts on congressional leterhead,
1p. 4to., Washington, May 3, 1950 to
Hon. W. E. Reynolds,
Commissioner of the
Public Building Service. Kennedy seeks
an
“architectural
commission” for one
of his constituents,
mentioning that the
man had received a
questionnaire
from
the Public Buildings
Service, completed it,
and had send it back.
He asks that Reynolds
gives: “...the same
your favorable consideration...”.
Light
folds, else near fine.
$700 - 900
issue clearly and in view of the division of opinion that existed there [in
England] I understand it was most helpful...”. RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
(1911-1968) was the son of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and A
Conservative Member of Parliament . His article no doubt concerned
the Cuban Missile Crisis, concluded six days earlier. “Mrs. Lincoln” is
Evelyn Lincoln, John Kennedy’s secretary.
$200 - 300
1059. JOHN F. KENNEDY’S 1959 CHRISTMAS CARD John F. Kennedy’s 1959 Christmas card, 9 1/2” x 5 3/4” (opened), pictures John,
Jacqueline and young Caroline on the front in a moment of leisure,
the image flanked by poinsettia flowers at left. Within is Kennedy’s
printed Christmas message: “Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and
a New Year filled with Happiness Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy”.
Beneath the printed message is an autopen signature of the future
president: “Best - Jack”. Very light toning, else fine.
$300 - 400
1060. JOHN F. KENNEDY’S 1959 CHRISTMAS CARD John F. Kennedy’s 1959 Christmas card, 9 1/2” x 5 3/4” (opened), pictures John,
Jacqueline and young Caroline on the front in a moment of leisure, the
image flanked by poinsettia flowers at left. Within is Kennedy’s printed
Christmas message: “Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and a New Year
filled with Happiness Senator and Mrs. John F. Kennedy”. Unsigned.
From the files of a Kennedy campaign worker. Near fine. $300 - 400
1061. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION TELETYPE MESSAGES Lot of
two AP teletype messages received on Nov. 22, 1963 following the
shooting of John F. Kennedy in Dalls. One reads: “falsh [ibid] -- pesident [ibid] kennedy died at 1 p.m. 9cst0 the ap”, also: “...johnson
took the oath aboard the presidential plane at dallas’ love field.he
was preparing to fly to washington to take the american government...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1062. JOHN F. KENNEDY ORIGINAL NEGATIVES A group of five
original negatives with three slides each, produced in Peru ca. 1961,
showing Kennedy with various invitees at an event. With two vintage
prints, each 8” x 10” sepia. Very good condition.
$300 - 400
1063. LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President of
the United States and creator of the “Great Society” social welfare
programs. America’s growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. Very bold black ink signature
on the verso of a seating card for a formal dinner. Light stains near
but not affecting signature.
$100 - 150
1064. LYNDON B. JOHNSON Full signature on a piece of onion-skin
paper cut from a letter. Very good.
$100 - 150
1065. LYNDON B. JOHNSON 1960 CAMPAIGN PHOTOS Group of
25 8” x 10” b/w photographs of Lyndon B. Johnson while candidate
for Vice President, shown in various settings both posed and candid,
giving speeches, with family members, stumping, etc. From a D.N.C.
staffer. Fine.
$150 - 200
1066. LYNDON B. JOHNSON FUNERAL ORATORS Lot of three
T.Ms.S., 9pp. total, 4to., [n.p., n.d.], eulogies and remarks made by
ABRAHAM RIBIKOFF, STROM THURMOND and Texas Rep. JAMES
J. PICKLE at services at the Capital Rotunda following the death of
$100 - 150
1057. JACQUELINE KENNEDY (1929 - 1994) First Lady and wife of President Lyndon N. Johnson. Very good.
John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. A.N. (unsigned) 1067. RICHARD M. NIXON (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President
on Waldorf-Astoria letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 26, 1958, an of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened dipinvoice submitted to the Senator and Mrs. Kennedy for tickets to lomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to
an event. Mrs. Kennedy pens a note to John Kennedy’s secretary at the Watergate scandal. His signed book “Leaders”, (New York: Warbottom: “Mrs. Lincoln - Jack paid this at cape - Also check #2039 to ner Books), 1982. Limited first edition, first printing, no. 799/2,500
Hyannis Hardware will be paid by Johnny Ford”. Fine. And the event? signed on the front limitation page. Bound in blue leather with
“8 tickets for ‘A CUBAN GALA NIGHT’...make check payable to: THE stamped gilt title and trim. Fine, with original paperwork.$150 - 200
CUBAN AMERICAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE...”. Many believe Kennedy
was killed by Cuban-American interests following the failed Bay of 1068. RICHARD M. NIXON His signed book “The Real War”, (New
Pigs invasion.
$300 - 400 York: Warner Books), 1980. Limited first edition, first printing, no.
263/2,500 signed on the front limitation page. Beautifully bound in
1058. JACQUELINE KENNEDY A.L. (unsigned) as First Lady, 1p. 8vo., red leather with stamped gilt title and trim. Fine, with original paperWashington, Nov. 2, 1962. In full: “Mrs. Lincoln - Will you be sure Ran- work.
$150 - 200
dolph Churchill is thanked for his telegram to us - by J.F.K.. If you don’t
have his address call Lee [Radziwill?] - here at W.H. at 12:30”. Fine. 1069. RICHARD M. NIXON Bookplate for Nixon’s memoirs “R. N.”,
Also included is a card containing shorthand notes, concluding “Ran- calligraphically inscribed, signed by Nixon and dated Dec. 20, 1978.
dy Churchill” and a carbon of the message ultimately sent to Chur- Fine.
$100 - 150
chill: “Many thanks for your wire and excellent article. You put this
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1070. WATERGATE PERSONALITIES Lot of items signed by Watergate notables, includes: SAM ERVIN, CARL BERNSTEIN, JUDGE
JOHN SIRICA, LEON JAWORSKI, JOHN ERLICHMAN adding a
self-portrait, H. R. HALDEMAN, G. GORDON LIDDY, CHARLES COLSON who signs above a typed Biblical quote, and ARCHIBALD COX,
T.L.S., 1p. 1981, sending his autograph. Very good.
$150 - 200
1071. GERALD R. FORD (1913 - 2006) 38th President of the United
States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon,
who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. A neat signed item, a Rawlings “Big Stick” wood baseball bat
boldly signed “Gerald R. Ford” in black marker at the “business end”
of the bat. Fine condition, perfect to display with your Nixon signed
ball...
$200 - 300
1077. GEORGE H. BUSH (b. 1924) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Scarce
T.L.S. as U.S. Representative to the United Nations on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 12, 1971 to a lady. He thanks the
woman for writing, promising that he will: “...study your proposals
carefully. Having the views of concerned citizens...is an important
1072. GERALD R. FORD Bold signature on a white index card, along party of our work here...”. He adds in a holograph postscript: “I
$150 - 200
with that of his wife, BETTY FORD on a second card. Fine.$75 - 100 agree - we must go forward”. Fine.
1073. GERALD R. FORD...AND AN ADMIRER Fine signature on the
face of a White House commemorative postal cover, just above a
caricature of Ford drawn and signed by cartoonist JIM BERRY. Fine.
$75 - 100
1078. NO LOT
1079. VICE PRESIDENTS Lot of seven signatures of Vice Presidents,
includes THOMAS R. MARSHALL 1920 franking signature to which
he adds: “V.P.”, cut from an envelope, with the additional signa1074. JAMES E. CARTER (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the tures of HANNIBAL HAMLIN, LEVI P. MORTON, CHARLES G. DAWES,
United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli rela- CHARLES CURTIS, NELSON ROCKEFELLER, and JOHN NANCE GAR$200 - 300
tions. T.Q.S., 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Mar. 26, 1979 [likely a later souvenir NER. Very good.
copy], in part: “I am convinced that other Arab people need and want 1080. VICE PRESIDENTS Lot of four signatures of Vice Presidents,
peace. But some of their leaders are not yet willing to honor these includes HANNIBAL HAMLIN, SCHUYLER COLFAX, WILLIAM A.
needs and desires...We must now demonstrate the advantages of WHEELER and THOMAS A. HENDRICKS. Fine.
$100 - 150
peace and expand its benefits to encompass all of those who have
suffered so much in the Middle East...” Matted with a large color 1081. VICE PRESIDENTS Lot of four items signed by Vice Presiphoto of Carter as president delivering a speech. Fine. $150 - 200 dents, includes: SPIRO AGNEW S.P. 3 1/2” x 5 1/2” color portrait;
ALBEN W. BARKLEY T.L.S. on Senate letterhead, 1942, thanks for
an article; and WALTER MONDALE and DAN QUAYLE, cut signatures. Very good.
$75 - 100
1082. FIRST LADIES Good lot of seven items signed by First Ladies, includes: BESS TRUMAN acknowledgement of sympathies
sent on the death of Harry Truman, with a 1974 T.L.S. thanking a
man for his comments; MAMIE EISENHOWER T.L.S. on her letter1075. JAMES E. CARTER
head, Gettysburg, 1970, promising to sign a Time magazine cover;
S.P. 8” x 10” color, a standPATRICIA NIXON A.N.S. sending thanks for clippings; LADY BIRD
ing pose signed in black
JOHNSON signature on an L.B.J. commemorative cover; LAURA
marker. Fine. $100 - 150
BUSH 1999 T.L.S. on Texas letterhead sending a photo, and BARBARA BUSH cut signature. Fine.
$150 - 200
1076. JAMES E. CARTER 1083. FIRST LADIES Lot of two commemorative postal covers, the
I.S.P. 8” x 10” color, a first signed by First Ladies PAT NIXON, NANCY REAGAN and BESS
standing portrait nicely TRUMAN, the second signed only by NANCY REAGAN. Fine.
$75 - 100
signed. Fine.
$100 - 150
1084. PRESIDENTIAL ENGRAVINGS Lot of 29 excellent engravings
of presidents, all 6” x 8” with the only duplicate being Jefferson,
small oval engravings ideally suited for framing with signatures or
letters. Tiny bits of tape at extreme margins do not detract.
$75 - 100
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Cabinet Members & Supreme Court
1090. THOMAS F. BAYARD (1828 - 1898) Secretary of State in Grover Cleveland’s administration and first ambassador to Great Britain.
Partly printed D.S. as Secretary of State, 1p. folio, Washington, Mar.
18, 1886, a “Special Passport” issued to “Mrs. Mahone, wife of Honorable William Mahone, Senator of the United States...proceeding
abroad, accompanied by her daughter...” William Mahone (182695) was a Confederate Major General in the Civil War, after which
he served as U.S. Senator from Virginia. He married Otelia Butler in
1085. JOHN MARSHALL (1755 - 1835) Supreme Court Chief Justice
1855 and fathered 13 children with her. A few pinholes and small
and the principal founder of the American system of constitutional
tears, mainly at folds.
$75 - 100
law, including the doctrine of judicial review. Fine bold signature “J.
Marshall” as Secretary of State on a piece of parchment cut from a 1091. SIMON CAMERON (1799 - 1889) Secretary of War in Lincoln’s
document. Sold with the signature of his biographer, ALBERT BEVE- cabinet, often involved in scandal concerning army contracts. Brief
RIDGE, cut from a check. Two pieces, very good.
$500 - 600 A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Middletown, Mar. 17, 1839 advising a man that his
account had been credited $135.00. Folds, seal tear at bottom, else
very good.
$100 - 150
1086. (JOHN MARSHALL) Copperplate engraving by Albert Rosenthal ca. 1895, 9 1/2” x 12”, overall, bears a facsimile signature be- 1092. HENRY CLAY (1777-1852) American politician, the “Great Paneath. On heavy board which is horizontally cracked on verso, some cificator” who supported the Missouri Compromise and the Comprospeckling at left margin, should be framed.
$150 - 200 mise of 1850 which sought to avoid a civil war on the issue of states’
rights and slavery. Folded postal cover franked by Clay: “Free H.
Clay” and addressed to a firm in Baltimore. Fold through signature,
1087. ACTS PASSED BY THE FIFTH CONGRESS Collection of all
else very good.
$100 - 150
acts passed by the Fifth Congress, as published in “Acts Passed
at the First [Second and Third] Sessions of the Fifth Congress...”, 1093. HENRY CLAY Folded postal cover franked by Clay: “Free H.
(Philadelphia: William Ross), 1797. 561pp. plus contents, appendix, Clay” and addressed to a man in Connecticut. Toned fold, moderate
printed Constitution, treaty with the Cherokees, etc. in full brown soiling.
$75 - 100
leather, lacks end papers, light scattered foxing. All three sessions
of the Fifth Congress, separately issued but with continuous pagi- 1094. CALEB CUSHING (1800-1879) American politician and diplonation and bound together. Includes the Alien and Sedition Laws, mat; member of U.S. House of Representatives (1835-43); U.S. Envoy
acts establishing the Marine Corps and the Department of the Navy, to China (1843-45); negotiated Treaty of Wanghia (1844), opening
and a long “Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian five Chinese ports to American trade and establishing principle of
Tribes.”Very good.
$400 - 600 extraterritoriality. A.L.S. as U.S. Attorney General, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Nov. 17, 1853, to Henry S Randall, New York Secretary of
State: “I have received the copy of your Documentary History which
1088. FISHER AMES (1758 - 1808) American politician who support- you have done me the honor of sending me, and for which I beg you
ed Hamilton’s federalist policies and spoke in favor of Jay’s Treaty. to accept my grateful thanks…”
$75 - 100
Mounted signature, matted with an early original engraving and set
in a black wood frame.
$60 - 80 1095. ALLEN DULLES (1893 - 1969) First civilian Director of the
C.I.A. and its longest-serving director to date. Dulles oversaw Operation Ajax, the Lockheed U-2 program and the Bay of Pigs invasion.
1089. THE AROOSTOOK WAR Fine content A.L.S. of Maryland Sen. T.L.S. on his legal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Mar. 17, 1936
WILLIAM D. MERRICK, 2pp. 4to. with integral franked address leaf, thanking a man for sending a review of a book on neutrality which
Washington, Feb. 26, 1839 concerning negotiations over the so- Dulles had co-written. He admits that he did not have sufficient facts
called “Aroostook War” (sometimes called the Pork and Beans War. on war risk insurance and seeks input from his correspondent. Some
This was a confrontation between the U.S. and the United Kingdom edge wear at top, light soiling, else very good.
$75 - 100
over the boundary between New Brunswick and Maine. Following
border skirmishes and the activation of militia, top level diplomats 1096. PIERRE S. DUPONT, IV (b. 1935) Lawyer and politician, Repremet in Washington and forged a peaceful compromise, the Web- sentative for Delaware from 1971 to 1977 and subsequently served
ster-Ashburton Treaty in 1842, which fixed the permanent border. as the 68th Governor of Delaware from 1977 to 1985. Lot of 19
Merrick writes, in part: “...The Special Message of the President... T.L.S.s, most 1p. 4to. on various official letterhead, 1984-86, politiseems to express a confident expectation that the difficulties will be cal and fundraising content to Carl Shipley, Very good. $100 - 150
amicably settled - yet calls upon Congress to take such measures as
may supercede the necessity of an extra session of Congress should
the difficulties not be settled...if the British persist...he shall consider
it an invasion of the State of Maine...[and] be obliged to repel with
force...If the troops of Maine and New Brunswick come in to actual
battle...I shall consider all hope of averting a war at an end...suffering all the hours of a desperate struggle in arms, for the sake of a
few pine trees...”. Lower righ corner torn at fold, repaired on verso,
else very good.
$100 - 150
1097. JOHN FORSYTH (1780 - 1841) American politician who
served as Secretary of State under both Jackson and Van Buren. Envelope addressed by Forsyth to a lady in Philadelphia, franked at
upper-right: “Dept. of State John Forsyth”. Very good.
$75 - 100
1098. JOSEPH HOPKINSON (1770 - 1842) Member of the U.S. House
of Representatives from Pennsylvania, and later a prominent federal
judge. A.D.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Mar. 13, 1800, a receipt for funds
paid him for a real estate transaction. Fine.
$75 - 100
1099. SAM HOUSTON (1793 - 1863) American soldier and politician, defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto and became first president
of the Republic of Texas. Franking signature “Free Sam Houston”
on the front panel (only) of a cover addressed by Houston to a man
in Portland, Maine. Some show-through of old glue in corners not
affecting writing.
$300 - 400
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1100. LEVI LINCOLN (1782 - 1868) American politician, Jefferson’s
Attorney General and Governor of Massachusetts, elected a member of the Continental Congress but declined to serve. Partly-printed
D.S. as Governor of Massachusetts, 1p. folio, May 6, 1829, the appointment of Charles Wild to serve as surgeon in the state militia. A
marginal chip and tear at left, tiny holes at fold junctions, else very
good.
$100 - 150
1101. WILLIAM L. MARCY (1786 - 1857) American politician and
statesman from New York; Governor, Secretary of War, and Secretary
of State. Partly printed D.S. as Secretary of State, 1p. folio vellum,
Feb. 19, 1856, a passport issued to Julius Rittershaussen. WITH another partly printed D.S. as Secretary of State, 1p. folio vellum, Apr.
27, 1855, a second passport issued to Lyman E. Williston, with original piece of leather holder still attached. On versos of each document are entry stamps, with other signatures. Couple of small holes
at folds, otherwise very good condition.
$100 - 150
1102. JOHN RANDOLPH (1773 - 1833) “Randolph of Roanoke”,
American statesman and a vigorous defender of states’ rights, he
opposed Jefferson’s policies, the War of 1812, and the Missouri
Compromise. Folded postal cover franked “free John Randolph Jr.”
and addressed to “Brett Randolph, Junior”, ca. 1802. Scarce circular
Georgetown postmark.
$100 - 150
1103. EDWIN M. STANTON (1814 - 1869) Secretary of War in Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet whose dismissal by Andrew Johnson led to
impeachment hearings for the president. Scarce franked envelope:
“Free Edwin M. Stanton Sec of War”, addressed in another hand
to the son of attorney and jurist Edward Pierrepont, with circular
“Washington Free” hand stamp. Very good.
$100 - 150
1104. JOSEPH TRUMBULL (1782 - 1861) U.S. Congressman from
Connecticut and 35th Governor of that state. A.L.S. with franked integral address sheet, 1p. 4to., Washington, Feb. 1, 1841: “...I do not
know that our delegation will have much weight with Mr. Secretary
Paulding..If we fail with him we will try again with his successor...”.
Fine.
$75 - 100
LIAM L. MARCY A.L.S., Washington, Feb. 28 [n.y.], sends his autograph; GEORGE S. BOUTWELL A.L.S., Boston, 1857 sending his autograph and quotes: “...the Declaration of the town of Boston during
the revolutionary struggle: - ‘We can endure poverty, but we disdain
slavery’...”; STEPHEN A DOUGLAS franking signature cut from an
envelope, THOMAS CORWIN, A.N.S. 1857, and JOHN SHERMAN,
A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, 1857 sending his autograph. Very
good.
$200 - 300
1111. POLITICIANS Lot of seven items signed by politicians, etc.,
includes WENDELL WILLKIE T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. 4to., 1940,
thanks a man for his support; DAN QUAYLE 1996 T.L.S. and signed
card, with two cards signed by his wife MARILYN QUAYLE; BOB
DOLE personal business card signed as Republican Leader of the
Senate; and JOHN S. D. EISENHOWER A.N.S., with an I.S.P. of a Calif.
state politician. Very good.
$100 - 150
1112. POLITICIANS SIGNED BOOKS A nice collection of 11 signed
volumes by prominent politicians, includes: JACOB K. JAVITS, his
Order of Battle (New York: Atheneum Publishers, 1964), First Edition, inscribed and signed; THOMAS P. “TIP” O’NEILL, his Man of
the House (New York: Random House, 1987), First Edition, inscribed
and signed on front flyleaf; ADLAI E. STEVENSON, his Call to Greatness (New York: Harper and Brothers, 1954), First Edition, inscribed
and signed on first free endpaper and Major Campaign Speeches
of Adlai E. Stevenson (New York: Random House, 1952), first printing,(unsigned) with short T.L.S. accompanying book; DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, his Family and Nation (New York: Harcourt, Brace
& Jovanovich, 1986), first edition, signed on first free endpaper and
Counting Our Blessings: Reflections on the Future of America (New
York: Atlantic Monthly, 1974), First Edition, inscribed on first free
endpaper; GEORGE MCGOVERN, his Grassroots: The Autobiography of George McGovern (New York: Random House, 1977), signed
on first free endpaper; JEB STUART MAGRUDER, his An American
Life: One Man’s Road to Watergate (New York: Atheneum, 1974),
First Edition signed on first free endpaper; SPIRO T. AGNEW, his
Go Quietly...or Else (New York: William Morrow, 1980), First Edition,
signed on bookplate; BARRY M. GOLDWATER, his With No Apologies (New York: William Morrow, 1979), boldly inscribed on first free
endpaper and ALFRED E. SMITH, his Up to Now: An Autobiography
(New York: Viking, 1929), Limited Edition, this volume 477/1485,
signed on limitation page. Spine split, general wear, just good. Balance of lot very good to fine condition. Eleven pieces. $150 - 200
1105. DANIEL WEBSTER (1782 - 1852) American lawyer and statesman who verbally jousted with Calhoun in the Senate and later supported Clay’s compromise measures on slavery. Franked postal envelope “Danl Webster”, addressed in his hand to noted author and
historian George T. Curtis in Boston and bearing Webster’s red wax
seal on verso. Circular “Washington Free” hand stamp. Some pencil
notes on verso, else very good.
$100 - 150 1113. NATHANIEL CURRIER 1844 POLITICAL PRINTING Scarce
1844 hand-colored engraved political poster by Nathaniel Currier
1106. DANIEL WEBSTER Franked postal envelope “Danl Webster”, (later of “Currier and Ives”), 9” x 13” (sight), depicts candidates Henaddressed in his hand to”J. W. Paige” at the Astor House in New ry Clay and Thomas Frelinghuysen in oval portraits beneath the motYork. Circular “Washington Free” hand stamp. Some pencil notes on to: “JUSTICE TO HENRY OF THE WEST”, a banner at bottom reading:
verso, else very good.
$75 - 100 “THE NATION’S CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT”. At the
bottom of the engraving is the caption: “GRAND NATIONAL WHIG
1107. OLIVER WOLCOTT, JR. (1760 - 1833) American Revolution solBANNER ‘ONWARD’”. Some toning, set in a period frame. $200 - 300
dier and patriot, Secretary of the Treasury succeeding Hamilton. Lot of
two folded postal covers, each franked by Wolcott as Secretary of the 1114. POLITICAL RIBBON COLLECTION Lot of six colorful cloth or
Treasury and addressed in another hand. Very good.
$100 - 150 silk political ribbons, each about 10” x 3 1/2”, all bearing portraits
of a local candidate and eye-catching scenes including eagles, pil1108. CABINET OFFICERS Lot of ten signatures of cabinet officers,
grims, patriot bell-ringers, chariot races, etc. Two unraveling slightly
most from the administration of Benjamin Harrison and signed while
at top, else very good.
$60 - 80
in office, most adding their position. Signatures are on both sides of
quarto album pages. Included are: JOHN WANAMAKER, JOHN W. NO- 1115. (ENGRAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS) Lot of five miscellaneous
BLE, BENJAMIN F. TRACY, JOHN B. ELKINS, JOHN M. RUSK, WILLIAM items, includes two lithographs by William H. Brown, each 12” x 16”,
H. H. MILLER, JOHN W. FOSTER, CHARLES FOST, ANDREW MELLON, printed by E. B. and E. C. Kellogg, showing full-length silhouettes
with an additional signature of JOHN J. PERSHING. Fine. $100 - 150 of president MARTIN VAN BUREN and DANIEL WEBSTER “from life”;
with a 3 1/4” x 5” copperplate stipple engraving of ISAAC HULL by
1109. AMERICAN POLITICIANS Good lot of five items signed by
David Edwin after Gilbert Stuart; a 4 1/4” x 6” engraving of LOUIS
American politicians, includes individual signatures of HANNIBAL
DAGUERRE; and a 6” x 8” (trimmed) engraving of Andrew Johnson
HAMLIN and HENRY WILSON (2), all cut from autograph books or
and his cabinet.
$100 - 150
documents, a T.L.S. by ALBEN W. BARKLEY on Senate letterhead,
1948 sending his autograph, and LOUIS MCLANE (1786 - 1857) 1116. POLITICIANS FREE-FRANKED POSTAL COVERS Good lot
American politician who served as Jackson’s Secretary of the Trea- of ten postal covers franked by early cabinet members and other
sury and as Secretary of State, A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.,n.d.], regrets he politicians, includes: WILLIAM H. SEWARD, HENRY WILSON, LEVI
cannot attend a dinner. Tipped to another sheet.
$200 - 300 WOODBURY, CHARLES SUMNER, CARL SCHURZ, JOEL POINSETT,
HAMILTON FISH, WILLIAM EUSTIS, WILLIAM H. CRAWFORD, and
1110. AMERICAN POLITICIANS Good lot of five items signed by
THOMAS HART BENTON. Also included is JOHN G. WATMOUGH, a
American politicians, includes: HENRY WILSON cut signature; WILhero of the Niagara Campaign. Overall very good.
$200 - 300
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1117. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE (1769 - 1821) The “Little Corporal” whose brilliance in
the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most important
figure of post-Renaissance Europe. Important manuscript D.S. “Napol” with two-word
holographic correction, 1p. legal folio, St. Cloud, Sep. 10, 1808, in Italian. Bonaparte
appoints Giulio Cesare Estense Tassoni to serve as Minister to the King of the Two Sicilies. He would serve in that capacity until 1811 when he was expelled for participating
in a duel. Tassoni had also served for many years as a French representative in Florence.
Fine condition.
$1,000 - 1,500
1118. JOSEPHINE BONAPARTE (1763 - 1814) Wife
of Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress of France,
a leader of Paris society who eventually had her
marriage annulled at Napoleon’s insistence. Manuscript L.S. “Lapagerie Buonaparte”, 1p. 8vo., Paris, Apr. 23, 1796 in which
the future Empress, who had married Napoleon scarcely a month earlier,
shows her lifetime kindness to endangered children. In part: “...The file
of Etienne Thomas Maussion is in carton no. 125. I don’t know if it has
been examined by the commission. I am taking such interest in these poor
orphans because I
knew their mother
very well and because the justice that is due to them sincerely makes me wish that Citizen Le Page
employ everything in his power to speed up their case and bring it to a conclusion...”.
Very good, with an 1845 octavo engraved portrait.
$2,500 - 3,500
1119. A LOCK OF NAPOLEON’S HAIR A small lock of hair from the head of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, approximately five strands each about one-half inch long,
encased in a small protective sleeve taped to a letter of provenance. The letter bears
an auction catalog listing pasted thereon from a sale once held by distinguished autograph dealer and authenticator CHARLES HAMILTON (1914-1996). The description
reads, in part: “Copious lock of the hair of the French emperor...[with] a small sheet
on which is written (circa late 1800’s), ‘Lock of Hair and Ivory carved box - Napoleon
1st - given to his physician Barry O’Meara’...then tracing the item through O’Meara’s
neice to the Wayland family. Also with a newspaper clipping, 1964, about the hair and
box...”. Beneath the catalog description, Hamilton adds his original typed statement: “I
certify that I personally removed the above strands from a lock of fully authenticated
hair of Napoleon I...”. Boldly signed by Hamilton and dated: “New York, Jan. 8, 1980”.
Charles Hamilton re-popularized the collecting of locks of hair of famous personages.
A lock of Napoleon’s hair recently sold for over $13,000.
$1,500 - 2,000
1120. NAPOLEON III SILVER PLATE Fine silver-plated dessert or salad plate from the
service of Napoleon III, 9 3/8” diameter with a repeating design of a seven-leafed plant
about the rim, engraved with the imperial coat of arms of Napoleon III. Hallmarked on
the bottom by noted French silversmiths Christofle. Rare French royal silverware, in
very good condition.
$750 - 1,000
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1121. MARIE DE MEDICIS (1573 - 1642) Queen of Henry IV of
France after whose murder she was made regent of Louis XIII, banished from France following her attempts to persuade Louis to dismiss Richelieu against whom she plotted for the balance of her life.
Rare D.S. “Marie” 1p. oblong 4to., Paris, Oct. 5, 1614, a financial
document in old French script regarding one Antoine Feydeau who
had been paid four thousand livres. Toned bottom margin, slightly
trimmed at top, else in very good condition and bearing a large and
attractive signature.
$600 - 800
1122. CHARLES MAURICE DE TALLYRAND (1754 - 1838) French
statesman and Minister of Foreign Affairs (1797-1807), created
grand chamberlain by Napoléon whith whom he later quarreled, opposing emperor’s Russian and Spanish policy. At Napoléon’s fall, he
was instrumental in securing restoration of the crown. Manuscript
L.S. on “Republique Francaise” letterhead, 1p. large 4to., Paris, Feb.
24, 1804 to Mr. Bignon, French minister at Hesse-Kasl. In part: “...I
transmit to you, citizen, six notifications made to the domiciles
of the government commissioners...Please send these various papers...”. One brush in text, else fine.
$200 - 300
1123. CHARLES MAURICE DE TALLEYRAND Conclusion of text,
subscription, and signature “Talleyrand” cut from a letter, sold with
nine holograph lines cut from another letter, in French, mentioning:
“...Belgian independence and neutrality...”. Very good. $150 - 200
1124. THE FALL OF THE BASTILLE, AS REPORTED IN A BRITISH
JOURNAL The fall of the French prison, the Bastille, an event which
provoked the French Revolution, as reported in “The Gentlemen’s
Magazine”, July, 1789, printed in London by John Nichols, 94pp.
8vo. Commencing on page 653, a report describes the downfall of
the government, the attack on the Palace Royal, desertion by troops,
the attack on the Bastille, the execution of Parisian government leaders, and concludes on page 661 with reports of national leaders
fleeing the country. A great deal of detail in this fascinating report.
Bound in red leather with marbled boards.
$300 - 400
1127. ADOLF HITLER (1889 - 1945) Fuhrer of Germany and Nazi Party
leader, Hitler’s bloody rise to power, his military seizure of most of
Europe and North Africa and his genocidal racial policies culminated in
suicide in his Berlin bunker as Russian troops approached. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. sm. folio, Berlin, Nov. 1, 1935, a promotion of Hauptmann
Paul-Bernhard Schneider to the rank of Major of Aviation (prior to the
official creation of the militarized Luftwaffe). Signed by Hitler at bottom, also signed by WERNER VON BLOMBERG (1878-1946) Minister
of Defense and Supreme Commander of the German Armies early in
Hitler’s regime, resigned following accusations that he had married a
prostitute. A lithographed signature of HERMANN GORING appears at
lower-right. Fine.
$1,500 - 2,000
1125. LOUIS, DAUPHIN OF FRANCE ENGRAVING BY LARMESSIN
(1729 - 1765) Sole surviving son of King Louis XV of France and his
wife, Queen Marie Leszczyñska. As heir apparent, he became dauphin, but died before ascending to the throne. Rare period engraving “Louis Dauphin de France”, ca. 1740, 14” x 19 5/8”, engraved by
Nicolas de LARMESSIN (1684-1755), after a painting by Jean Louis
TOCQUE (1696-1772). A 1” tear at upper-right and light stain intruding about 1 1/2” at top, else very good. Set into a modern frame by
consignor for protection. This is the youngest image of the dauphin
done by Larmessin, and certainly among the rarest, of which less
than five may exist.
$800 - 1,200
1128. ADOLF HITLER Partly-printed D.S., 1p. large 4to., Berlin, July
31, 1937, a promotion of Major Gerhard Hennig, commander of
Panzerabwehrabteilung 24 to the rank of oberstleutnant. Co-signed
by WERNER VON BLOMBERG, (1878-1946) Minister of Defense and
Supreme Commander of the German Armies early in Hitler’s regime,
1126. CHARLES DE GAULLE (1890 - 1970) President of France and resigned following accusations that he had married a prostitute.
organizer and chief of the Free French forces during World War II. With Hennig’s 1926 driver’s license with photo. File holes at left,
$1,200 - 1,500
Bold signature cut from a letter, mounted.
$100 - 150 else very good.
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1129. OTTO VON BISMARCK SILVER CHARGER PLATE Ornate silver charger plate from the service of German Chancellor Otto von
Bismarck and his wife, Johanna von Puttkamer, 11 5/8” diameter
with a scalloped rim and their 1 1/2” wide combined crest engraved
at top. The reverse is engraved with purity stamp “835” and maker’s
name “L. STEIBER”. Fine condition. From a European collection sold
at auction.
$750 - 1,000
1130. WILHELM II (1859 - 1941)
“Kaiser Wilhelm”, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, a socially
progressive ruler whose reign ended
with Germany’s defeat in World War
I. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. legal folio,
Berlin, Nov. 1, 1891, an appointment
of a judge to the German equivalent
of the Supreme Court in Wurttemberg. Very good.
$300 - 400
1131. (WILHELM II) Overpainted tintype photograph, 4” x 9 3/4” (sight),
a full length image of the Kaiser, very
carefully and skillfully overpainted to
add color to his pickelhaube, moustache, medals, uniform shirt, and
overcoat. Set in a period oak frame,
very good.
$150 - 200
1132. PAUL VON HINDENBURG (1847 - 1934) German general
and politician, crushed the Russians at Tannenburg and in Poland,
forced to yield the Chancellor’s office to Hitler in 1933. Fine S.P., 3
1/4” x 5 1/4” b/w, a stern chest, up pose boldly signed at right, sold
with a secretary’s letter of transmittal. Fine.
$250 - 350
1136.
KLEMENS
WENZEL
VON
METTERNICH (1773 - 1859) Austrian Empire’s Foreign Minister and
Chancellor. One of his first tasks was to engineer a détente with
France that included the marriage of Napoleon to the Austrian archduchess Marie Louise. Soon after he planned Austria’s entry into
the war against Napoleon, signed the Treaty of Fontainebleau and
led the Austrians at the Congress of Vienna. Manuscript L.S., 2pp
legal folio, Vienna, Mar. 7, 1835 to General Consul Ditters von Berks
in Leipzig. In part: “...Commander Mathias Meinhard requested the
order of the Royal War Office to award him the medal for bravery
for his distinguished performance duering the siege of Kehl, when
he was Royal Lieutenant in the infantry regiment...I am asking you..
as much as the above Royal Office recognized his good service that
raised his rank to Major, the Office did not find any arguments to
support his request, since the man’s claim of the right to award all
bravery medals...had to be honored...”. Small tear in bottom margin,
two trivial damp stains in left margin affecting nothing, else very
good.
$1,000 - 1,200
1137. CARL GUSTAF VON MANNERHEIM (1867 - 1951) Finnish soldier and statesman who built the Mannerheim Line as a defense
against Russian invasion and later served as President of Finland.
Excellent A.Q.S. on a large album page, [n.p., n.d. ca. 1925-30], in
1133. GERMAN ROYALTY AND NOBILITY Fine lot of about 80 Latin: Candida pro causa ense candido (“With pure arms for a pure
postcard photographs of German kings, queens and nobility from cause”). This was chosen by Mannerheim to be incorporated in his
$150 - 200
throughout the country, most in candid poses, all ca. 1910-20. Fine coat of arms. Fine.
condition.
$100 - 150 1138. GEORGE II (1890 - 1947) King of Greece overthrown in 1923.
1134. PRINCE LOUIS OF BATTENBERG (1854 - 1921) British naval
officer and German prince, served 40 years and was appointed First
Sea Lord, changed his name and relinquished his German titles, at
the behest of King George V, in 1917. A.L.S. “Louis Battenberg Flag
Captain” on Osborne Castle letterhead, 4pp. 8vo., Jan. 21, 1899. In
part: “...My dities at Portsmouth have left me little leisure...I command the ‘Majestic’ in the Channel Squadron, which sails on a four
month cruise the day after tomorrow...”. Fine.
$100 - 150
1135. FURST FRIEDRICH WALDECK Father of SS-Obergruppenfuhrer Josias Waldeck and Pyrmont. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Arolsen, Dec.
30, 1924, a personal condolence letter to Mayor Eberhard von Claer
of Siegburg, with transmittal envelope.
$100 - 150
Restored by the military in 1935, he set up a dictatorship under Ioannis Metaxas, and went into exile during the German occupation.
Signed menu, 4pp. 8vo.,London, Aug. 12, 1945, the dinner honoring American radio representatives. Signed at top of the first page,
also signed by the MARQUIS OF QUEENSBERRY. Horizontal fold,
else fine.
$100 - 150
1139. GEORGE III (1738-1820) King of England during the American
Revolution, it was his policies of taxation and repression that led to
the uprisings in the Colonies. Manuscript D.S. “George R.” as King,
2pp. legal folio, London, May 25, 1785, an order that a pension be
paid to a retired ensign. Also signed by Secretary of War GEORGE
YONGE. In only fair condition with marginal chips which graze the
top of the king’s signature and nominally affect text, with a horizontal split and tape remnant at top on verso.
$150 - 200
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1140. PRINCESS ELIZABETH OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1770 1840) Seventh child and third daughter of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and her mother’s favorite. It is alleged
that Elizabeth once married commoner George Ramus (1747-1808)
and bore him a daughter, Eliza, before marrying German Prince
Frederick of Hesse-Homburg. Fine lot of three A.L.S.s, 10pp. total,
Hanover and elsewhere, 1829-34, to her close friend Harriett, extensive consolatory speculations on the passing of the latter’s mother
and father. Fine condition.
$150 - 200
A letter of State to King Faisal II
1150. GEORGE VI (1895 - 1952) King of England who gained the
throne upon the abdication of his brother Edward VIII; brought Winston Churchill to office as Prime Minister. Scarce T.L.S. “Sir My Brother Your Majesty’s Good Brother George R.I.”, a letter of state on his
royal gold-crested letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Buckingham Palace, Mar.
7, 1945 to the ten year-old King of Iraq, Faisal II. George recalls
Ambassador Kinahan Cornwallis who is retiring and hopes that the
king, who would be the last king of Iraq, was pleased with the man’s
1141. ADELAIDE OF SAXE-MEININGEN (1792 - 1849) Queen consort services/ File holes in left margin, else fine.
$300 - 400
of the United Kingdom as spouse of William IV, her name was given to
Adelaide, Australia. A.L.S. with initial “A”, 4pp. 8vo., friendly content 1151. WILLIAM JUXON (1582 - 1663) Bishop of London and Archto “Ida” mentions the lady’s mother, also her father suffering from bishop of Canterbury. As Lord High Treasurer and First Lord of the
influenza, etc. Some short fold tears, else very good.
$100 - 150 Admiralty, he was the last English clergyman to hold both secular
and clerical offices. Manuscript L.S. as Lord High Treasurer, 1p. sm.
1142. VICTORIA (1819 - 1901) Queen of England, reigned during folio, May 16, 1637, an order that Henry Murry, Groom of the His
the Crimean and Boer Wars, abolished the East India Company, Majesty’s Bedchamber, be paid one thousand pounds. Some marbrought Disraeli to power as Prime Minister, and is considered the ginal stains and slight toning, overall very good.
$300 - 400
symbol of a unified British Empire. Manuscript D.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.,
n.d.], her approval: “That the Argyll and...Rifles Militia be formed 1152. HENRY JOHN PALMERSTON (1784 - 1865) British Prime Mininto an Artillery Corps...”, co-signed at bottom by Secretary of State ister, very popular with the electorate, who with Russell endeavored
for War SIDNEY HERBERT. Light mat burn at margins, else very to avoid British involvement in the American Civil War. Good congood.
$200 - 300 tent A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., May 18, 1838 on the coronation of Queen
Elizabeth. In part: “...I have no means of assisting you in obtaining
1143. QUEEN VICTORIA MEDALLION Scarce two-sided medallion, admission to the abbey on the occasion of the Coronation...you best
ca. 1863, 1 1/4” dia., bears metallic disc at center with printed course would be to make your application...to that departtment of
image of Victoria and Albert on one side, with the Prince of Wales the Royal Household from which you received your appointment...”.
on the reverse, both sides of the medallion bearing a laurel leaf Very good.
$100 - 150
wreath.
$100 - 150
1153. WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (1874 - 1965) British Prime Minis1144. (VICTORIA) Letters patent signed at the head in type, 2pp. ter who led England through the Blitz and orchestrated the British
folio parchment, London, Oct. 3, 1868, issued to Daniel West for liberation of occupied Europe and Germany. Churchill is today conhis: “...improvement in Presses for packing cotton, hemp, wool and sidered perhaps the greatest statesman of this century. A.N.S. on a
other Goods...”. Suspended by a red cotton cord from the bottom 4 1/2” x 1 1/4” white slip: “Sir James Stevenson Please advise. WSC
of the document is a large yellow wax seal, 6 1/4” dia., 3/4” thick, 10-10”. Dated “1919”in another hand at bottom. Fine. $400 - 500
depicts Victoria on her throne on one side and astride a horse on
reverse. A very thin crack is apparent, and top of seal is chipped. 1154. JAMES LOWTHER 1st Viscount Ullswater. (1855 - 1949)
Documents bears folds but are otherwise fine. With original storage British Conservative politician, served as Speaker of the House of
box. Cotton was of course essential to the British economy. In 1860, Commons between 1905 and 1921. Favorite quote: “There are three
West, an engineer, had patented a method to compact cotton using golden rules for Parliamentary speakers: Stand up. Speak up. Shut
a “geometrical steam press”.
$200 - 300 up.” Fine S.P. 10” x 13 1/2” b/w, a half-length standing image signed
at bottom in pencil adding: “Speaker of House of Commons 1906 to
1145. WILLIAM MURRAY, FIRST EARL OF MANSFIELD (1705-1793) 1921”. Very good.
$75 - 100
British politician and jurist, known for his reform of English law and
best remembered for his decision in Somersett’s case, where he 1155. BRITISH ADMINISTRATORS AND MILITARY Lot of three
held that slavery was unlawful in England. Manuscript D.S. 1p. ob- signed items, includes: CHARLES GREY (1764-1845) Prime Minister,
long lg. 4to., Sept. 24, 1808, a commission of George Abercromby franked postal cover (front panel), mounted; GEORGE JOHN SPENto be a Lieutenant Colonel in the local militia. Signed “Mansfield” at CER (1758-1834) First Lord of the Admiralty who ordered Nelson
conclusion. Retains much of the red-wax seal at bottom right. Folds, to the Mediterranean, franked postal cover (front panel), mounted,
light staining, very good condition.
$100 - 150 with engraving, and; GEORGE MURRAY (1772-1846) Scottish soldier and Lt. Governor of Upper Canada, mounted signature, with
1146. EDWARD VII (1841 – 1910) King of the United Kingdom and engraving.
$100 - 150
the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901
until his death. Endorsing signature as King: “Appd. Edward R”, cut 1156. BRITISH STATESMEN Lot of four items signed by British
from a document. Very good.
$100 - 150 statesmen, all being 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” lunar maps with NASA mission emblems, an image of John Kennedy, and an Apollo 8 canceled
1147. GEORGE V HOUSE OF COMMONS CORONATION MENU Rare stamp, individually signed by ANTHONY EDEN (“Avon”), HAROLD
printed menu issued for the “Coronation Luncheon” of George V and WILSON, Ambassador PATRICK DEAN, with the same map signed by
Mary of Teck held by the House of Commons at Westminster Hall, U.S. Secretary of State DEAN RUSK. Fine.
$100 - 150
June 22 - 23, 1911, 4pp. 8vo., with a nicely illustrated cover. Very
good.
$100 - 150 1157. BRITISH ROYALTY Ephemera grouping includes a 16pp.
small folio publication with artist’s color images of George V at his
1148. MARY OF TECK (1867 - 1953) Queen of King George V. coronation, Queen Mary, and other participants in the ceremony, a
Touching Christmas card, 6 3/4” x 11” (open), the message within 12pp. supplement to The Daily Telegraph, June 23, 1991, covering
offering Christmas and New Year’s greetings to which the Queen the coronation of George V, and The Illustrated London News, Feb.
adds: “from Mary R. 1941-2.”. The front of the card offers hope to 23, 1952 covering the lying-in-state and funeral of George VI. Some
any Briton despairing of the war: it shows a beautiful garden with tears in places, a few repairs, overall very good.
$100 - 150
the caption beneath: “Summer will come again”. Clean split to right
margin of cover, else very good.
$100 - 150 1158. BRIAN MAHON (1862 - 1930) Irish born general of the British
Army and Senator of the Irish Free State. Appointed as the Com1149. MARY OF TECK (1867 - 1953) Queen of King George V. War- mander-in-Chief, Ireland in 1916 in the lead up to the Anglo-Irish
date D.S. 4pp. 8 1/2” x 10”, a colorful Christmas card dated by her war. Superb oversize S.P., 14 1/2” x 19 1/2” sepia, boldly signed at
“1940” with signature: “Mary of Teck” and holograph thanks for her bottom, also signed by the photographer. A collector has penned
correspondent’s letter and good wishes which she warmly recipro- notes concerning the general’s career at bottom.
$150 - 200
cates. Fine.
$150 - 200
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1159. ARTHUR PAGET (1851 - 1928) British general and served as
Commander-in-Chief, Ireland, where he was partly responsible for the
Curragh Incident. S.P. 14 1/4” x 19 1/2”, a mounted photo of a charcoal image of Paget, signed on the mount adding rank and “Salisbury
Training Center Southern Army Special Mission to Russia & Balkans
July 25, ‘28”. Tear through signature and chips affect signature and
inscription, mended on verso. Estimated accordingly.
$75 - 100
1168. JAN CHRISTIAAN SMUTS (1870 - 1950) South African politician and soldier, instrumental in the creation of the Union of
South Africa, Prime Minister. Fine A.Q.S. adding his rank as field
marshal, boldly penned on an album page ca. 1920. In full: “In
grateful remembrance of those who gave their all for us, and of
those whose service we shall try to be now worthy...”. From 1917
to 1919, Smuts was one of the members of the British War Cabinet
and was instrumental in the founding of what became the Royal Air
1160. GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (1807 - 1882) Italian military and nation- Force.
$150 - 200
alist leader whose capture of Sicily and Naples paved the way for the
unification of Italy. L.S. at the height of the First Italian War of Indepen- 1169. PRINCE CHRISTOPHER OF GREECE AND DENMARK (1888
dence, 1p. 4to., Arsoli, Apr. 17, 1849 to a civilian. Largely untranslated - 1940) Son of George I and Olga, married an American widow of
but appears to state that bad roads and poor weather have made a great wealth, followed by a member of the French royal family.
quartmaster’s operations difficult. Very good. Less than two weeks lat- I.S.P. “Christopher Prince of Greece...Washington, 1923”, 9” x 13”
er, on April 30, the Republican army under Garibaldi would defeat a far overall (sight) b/w, showing him from the waist, up in a heavisuperior French army. Subsequently, French reinforcements arrived, ly-bemedaled uniform. Mount is toned and a bit foxed, photo is
and the siege of Rome began on June 1.
$200 - 300 fine.
$100 - 150
1161. BENITO MUSSOLINI (1883 - 1945) Italian dictator whose fascist supporters marched on Rome, securing him power; allied with
Hitler, after many military and political setbacks he was captured
and executed at war’s end by partisans. Uncommon typed D.S. as
Minister of War on official letterhead, 1p. sm. folio, Rome, Jan. 17,
1934, in Italian. Not translated but apparently a proposition to suspend an officer for disciplinary reasons. Boldly signed at bottom.
Disbound. With period photo postcard.
$150 - 200
1162. VICTOR EMANUELE III (1869 - 1947) King of Italy who essentially served as a figurehead during Mussolini’s administration,
he abdicated the throne following the end of World War II. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. sm. folio, Rome, Dec. 6, 1906, in Italian. Untranslated, but apparently a military commission. Boldly signed.
Sold with UMBERTO I, secretarially-signed D.S., 1p.sm. folio, 1886.
Two pieces.
$100 - 150
1170. TODOR ZHIVKOV (1911 - 1998) Communist head of state of
Bulgaria from 1954 until1989. His rule marked a period of political
and economic stability for Bulgaria, marked both by complete submission to Soviet directives[and a desire for expanding ties with
the West. Rare signed greeting card bearing gilt party seal, boldly
signed within. Sold with a 7 1/2” dia. wall plaque with silver finish
showing Lenin giving a speech, a small dent at left.
$150 - 200
1171. YITZAK RABIN (1922 - 1995) Israeli Prime Minister, assassinated by a radical conservative opposed to his peace plan.
Vintage S.P., 3 1/2” x 5” b/w, an early bust portrait, boldly signed.
Fine.
$100 - 150
1172. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HUMANITIES AWARD State of Israel
Bonds award of the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities Award, a 3 1/8”
wide bronze medal with blue and white ribbon, the medal bearing
a bust of Mrs. Roosevelt, the reverse engraved with the name of
the recipient, in this case the wife of a prominent reform rabbi.
The medal is set within a fitted wood case. Fine. Recipients of this
award are recognized for their “...outstanding service to humanity
and devoted friendship and support for Israel in the spirit of Mrs.
Roosevelt...”.
$200 - 300
1163. FERDINAND I OF BULGARIA (1861 - 1948) Born Ferdinand
Maximilian of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, ruler of Bulgaria from 1887 to
1918, abdicated. T.L.S. on monogrammed letterhead, 2pp.8vo., Burglass, July 14, 1921 to Gen. von Seeckt, in German. In part: “...Thank
you for your condolences on the loss of my brother, Prince Philipp...”
He explains that his own health has improved and regrets that his
personal time has been limited by illness. Very good.
$150 - 200 1173. (RAFAEL DEL RIEGO) (1784 - 1823) Spanish military leader and patriot, led a mutiny on 1 January 1820 demanding the
1164. GEORGI DIMITROV (1882 - 1949) Bulgarian Communist lead- return of the 1812 Constitution. On Mar. 10 the King agreed to
er arrested in Berlin for alleged complicity in setting the Reichstag restore the Constitution. Jailed for republicanism, he was freed by
on fire. Dimitrov’s cool conduct of his defense and the accusations popular demand. In December 1822, at the Congress of Verona,
he directed at his prosecutors won him world renown. He was ac- the Quintuple Alliance countries decided that a Spain bordering on
quitted and went to the USSR. Served as Secretary General of the republicanism was a threat to the balance of Europe, and France
Comintern and Premier of Bulgaria. Typed D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., June was chosen to restore an absolute monarchy in Spain. Defeated
12, 1945, ordering customs to allow free passage at the border of by superior forces, Riego was captured, found guilty of treason
a cargo of 1,200 kilos that were shipped to Sofia, Bulgaria. Torn file and executed. D.S. likely signed by his widow, 2pp. 4to., [Spain,
holes at left margin, otherwise very good.
$150 - 200 ca.1829], entitled “On Riego’s Death”. At top the poem is inscribed:
“to the most amiable and most esteemed friend, Miss Wood. M. del
1165. VLADIMIR CLEMENTIS (1902 - 1952) Czech communist, pol- Priego”. Fine. In June, 1821 Riego married his cousin Maria Teresa
itician and Foreign Minister, in exile he urged Czechs to resist the del Riego y Bustillos who likely signed this poem.
$200 - 300
Nazi occupation. He later returned to his country to hold office, but
was arrested as a “deviationist” and hanged. D.S. 1p. 4to., Prague, 1174. EMILIANO ZAPATA (1879 - 1919) Mexican revolutionary,
Oct. 16, 1946, appointment of a clerk in the Foreign Ministry. Very an agrarian reformer who called for the return of the land to the
good.
$100 - 150 indigenous people, later he enlarged his power to cover Guerrero,
Oaxaca, Puebla, and three time occupied Mexicon City. Rare T.L.S.
1166. LOUISE OF ORLEANS (1812 - 1850) Princess of Orléans and “Emiliano Zapata”, 1p. 4to., Tlaltizapan, Nov. 12, 1915 in Spanish,
Queen consort of the Belgians as the last wife of King Leopold I. a letter given to Colonel TRINIDAD PANIAGUA instructing those
A.L.S. “Louise”, 1p. 4to., Lulworth Castle, Oct. 15, 1830 to a “Miss who encounter him to give the man safe passage and conduct him
Hope”. In part: “...it is a happiness to think, that I shall be so near wherever he may need to travel. The letter is in rough condition,
you. I long to see Scotland; they say that people there are so good water stained yet remaining 95% legible, marginal losses and horand don’t dislike us, it will be a comfort to my parents to be with izontally cleanly split affecting two letters of the signature which
good people...”. With integral address leaf with red wax seal. Very still remains entirely bold. Framed. TRINIDAD PANIAGUA (d. 1916)
good. Belgium asserted its independence from the Netherlands was an active fighter from 1914, and in 1915 he was entrusted to
only nine days earlier, and the Belgian National Congress eventually oversee key ammunition manufacturing facilities. No doubt this
asked Leopold to become King of the newly formed country. He was letter was given to him in that capacity.
$750 - 1,000
elected on June 4, 1831.
$150 - 200
1167. ALEXANDER HORE RUTHVEN (1872 - 1955) British soldier
and colonial governor and the tenth Governor-General of Australia.
Bold signature on a large album page, ca. 1920, adding “Governor
House, Adelaide, South Australia”. Fine.
$100 - 150
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1177. JUAN PERON (1895 - 1974) Argentinian dictator deposed in
a military coup but returned to power. His administration improved
the nation’s welfare, but was marred by graft and corruption. Typed
D.S. as Minister of War, 2pp. legal folio, Buenos Aires, June 12, 1945.
Untranslated, apparently refers to files held on a particular soldier.
Binding holes in blankl margin, else very good.
$100 - 150
1178. EARLY SOVIET UNION PROPAGANDA BANNER Very early
U.S.S.R. red velvet embroidered propaganda banner, approx. 65”
x 52”, showing only six republics and dating from about 192527. The hanging banner, bearing gold fringe along three sides, is
double-sided. It bears the familiar hammer and sickle emblem on
front with the names of the first six Soviet republics all embroidered
above a patriotic slogan, the reverse bearing a large, finely-detailed
embroidery of a bust of Lenin beneath the legend:”PROLETARIANS
OF THE WORLD UNITE”. Two corners bear some tears, otherwise very
good with no other significant damage evident.
$600 - 800
1179. SOVIET PROPAGANDA BANNER Soviet propaganda banner,
single-sided red velvet 66” x 47”, heavily embroidered with hammer
and sickle, “C.C.C.P.”, sheathes of wheat and the motto: “PROLETARIANS OF THE WORLD, UNITE!”. Ca. 1930-40. One corner bears a small
loss, a bit worn...and great for display.
$200 - 300
1180. N.K.V.D. PARADE BANNER Embroidered ca. 1945 parade banner once suspended upon a pole before marching members of the
notorious Soviet secret police, the N.K.V.D., 33” x 23 1/2” overall with
yellow piping along three sides and matching yellow fringe at bottom, reinforced suspension hole at top, bearing yellow embroidered
wording: “REGIMENTS OF N.K.V.D. TROOPS”. Very good. The NKVD is
1175. MAXIMILIAN I OIL PAINTING Oil painting of Mexican em- best known for the activities of the Gulag and the Main Directorate for
peror Maximilian I (1832-1867), 12” x 18” oil on canvas, shows the State Security (GUGB), the predecessor of the KGB.
$400 - 600
doomed king in combat. He wears a blue overcoat with green and
red sash, with several medals pinned to his chest. His tricorn hat 1181. RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA POSTER Lot of two posters, each
is in his hand as he surveys the scene. His white charger appears about 13” x 20”, the first a ca. 1955 stylistic image of the battleto have been bloodied, with cactii near the unfortunate animal’s ship Potemkin with a poem beneath, the second poster showing
feet. The painting bears a signature at lower-left, indiscernable. This mounted, armed Cossacks playing musical instruments as they ride
$100 - 150
painting bears the style and colors typical of paintings created in (printed in the U.S.). Two pieces.
Mexico contemporary with Maximilian’s rule, especially evident in
1182. VASILY STALIN (1921 - 1962) Son of Josef Stalin and an ofthe portrayal of the horse. The emperor’s face has been well-renficer in the Soviet Air Force. Less than two months after his fathers
dered, leading one to believe that the artist or his patron may have
unexpected death Vasily was arrested after he revealed top-secret
been a supporter. The painting bears two miniscule tears and some
information during a dinner-party with foreign diplomats. Jailed for
surface flaws, but remains entirely acceptable, and is set into a conseven years, he died from alcoholism after his release. Typed D.S.,
temporary gilt wood frame.
$1,200 - 1,500
2pp. 4to., [n.p.], July, 1946, an official “attestation” or certification
1176. MAXIMILIAN I MEXICAN POCKET WATCH Silver cased pock- of an officer who served under him, signed in indelible pencil at
$300 - 400
et watch made by Henry Rouguel, Geneva, Roman numerals with conclusion. Very good.
separate second hand, 13 jewels, key wound. The case bears an en1183. MARI PAVLOVNA (1890 - 1958) Russian princess, daughgraving of a Mexican cathedral and other city building on one side,
ter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich and Alexandra Georgievna
the reverse shows a mounted rider with sword, probably Maximilian,
of Greece by marriage, Princess of Sweden. Her autobiography, “A
with “VIVA MAXIMILIAN” engraved at top. “MAXIMILIAN” has been
Princess in Exile”, [New York: The Viking Press], 1932. 306pp. 8v0.
struck-through, and “VIVA MEXICO LIBRE” is engraved beneath. Very
in maroon cloth with gilt title, signed “Grand Duchess Marie” on
good, working condition not determined.
$500 - 700
half-title page. Fine.
$150 - 200
Guevera needs references
to change his residence!
1176A. ERNESTO “CHE” GUEVARA (1928-1967) Argentine Marxist
revolutionary and guerrilla leader, allied with Fidel and Raul Castro
in their successful revolutionary activities, headed Cuba’s finances,
led revolutionary activities in the Congo and in Bolivia where he was
captured and executed. Very early document concerning housing for
the young revolutionary, a “Request for References for Change of Residence”, 2pp. 4to., Argentina, Sep.10, 1948. Sent by the head of the
military district to the “Senior Head of the Military District B.A.”, with
five pages of references (not included), “...regarding the responsible
party Guevara Ernesto, case 1928, Military District 43, conscription
6460503. The military situation of the responsible party concerning
the obligations of his case is as follows: he left military district 43...
Enter in enrollment records and other documentation of the Military
District the situation of the responsible party with respect to the obligations of his class...”. Very good. In 1948 Guevara went to Buenos
Aires to study medicine. This document indicates he was likely still in
the service of the Argentine military. Very good.
$400-500
1184. ALEXANDRA KOLLONTAY (1872 - 1952) Russian revolutionary and personal friend of Lenin, one of the first feminists of Russia
and the first female ambassador in history. Typed D.S. as Soviet
Ambassador to Norway on Soviet Delegation letterhead, 2pp. 4to.,
Oslo, Feb. 17, 1925, official permission granted a Norwegian vessel
to fish, seal, and hunt bear in Soviet waters. File holes in one margin,
else very good.
$200 - 300
1185. FELIX YOUSSOPOFF (1887 - 1967) Russian aristocrat who orchestrated and participated in the murder of the influential monk
Rasputin. In the cellar of the Moika Palace Rasputin was poisoned,
shot several times, and finally thrown from a bridge into the river
Neva, where he drowned. Lot of two A.D.S.’s “Felix”, each 1p. oblong
8vo., [n.p., likely Paris, ca. 1951], in Russian. These brief messages,
annotated as having been discovered among his possessions, include a message sent to “Tamara” stating that he and Irene would
be seeing “Bacchus” by Cocteau and inviting her to join them, the
second message the text of a telegram. Fine. Sold with a copy of
his memoirs (in French) “Avant l’Exil”, [Paris: Librairie Plon], 1952,
inscribed on the title page by his son Stanislas.
$200 - 300
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1186. EKATERINA FURTSEVA (1910 - 1974) Influential female Soviet politician, the first woman admitted to the Politburo. Favorted
by Khruschev, she rose through the ranks to serve as Secretary of
the Central Committee. Faced with a financial scandal, she chose
suicide. Lot of two A.L.S.s as Soviet Minister of Culture, each 1p.
8vo., [Moscow], 1969, largely untranslated but political content.
Very good.
$150 - 200
1187. YURI ANDROPOV (1914-1984) Soviet Premier who ruled for
a brief 15 months following the death of Lenoid Brezhnev in 1982.
During his tenure as head of the KGB, he ruthlessly suppressed
the “Prague Spring” of 1968. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 12mo., [n.p.,
1983], the message portion from a holiday greeting card signed in
blue ink at lower-left. Fine.
$200 - 300
1196. (CHINA) WILLIAM GEORGE VOEUX (1834-1909) British colonial governor of Hong Kong and Fiji. A.L.S. “G William des Voeux,”
1p., 8vo. “Government House, Fiji”, imprinted stationary, Oct. 23,
1883, sending his autograph. Signed at conclusion, and again in
letter. Light toning.
$100 - 150
1197. (CHINA) SCHOLAR AND CONSULAR OFFICIAL WILLIAM
FREDERICK MAYERS (1831-1878), Chinese scholar. Arriving in China
in 1859, he held various consular posts. A.L.S. “W. F. Mayers,” 3pp.
small 8vo., British Legation, Peking, to a Professor Rost: “...”I trust you
will permit me to presume so far upon the recollection of much kindness experienced at your hands during my visits to the India office, as
to request the like favour from you on behalf of Mr. Watters, of H.M.s
Consular Service in China, a friend of mine whose name may already
be known to you in connection with researches into the philosophy of
Buddhism. He has proceeded to England on leave of absence & hopes
of calling upon you…”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1188. MIKHAIL GORBACHEV (b. 1931) General Secretary of the
Soviet Union’s Communist Party who instituted policies of government openness and restructuring. Cover of a 1990 Time magazine
picturing Gorbachev and the first page of the magazine’s interview, 1198. (CHINA) TREATY CEDING HONG KONG CHARLES ELLIOTT
also showing Gorbachev, both boldly signed and fine. $100 - 150 (1801-1875) British naval officer and diplomat, negotiated the signing of the first treaty with China during the Opium War, ceeding
1189. EISSA BIN SALMAN AL-KHALIFA (1933 - 1999) First Emir Hong Kong to the British. Signature on a quarto sheet, adding: “11
of Bahrain from 1961 until his death. His term saw Bahrain gain Brunswick Square...February 8, 1860”.
$75 - 100
its independence from the United Kingdom. While the government
initially considered joining the U.A.E., Isa had his country withdraw 1199. (CHINA) CHINA EXPLORATION CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD
(along with Qatar) over his dissatisfaction with the proposed consti- (1826-1908) British naturalist. In early 1866, as a volunteer surgeon
tution. He then attempted to introduce a moderate form of parlia- and naturalist under the sanction of the Admiralty, Collingwood unmentary democracy, no longer operative. T.L.S. on royal letterhead, dertook a scientific voyage for the study of marine zoology aboard
1p. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 1, 1980 to John Kohler, AP reporter, CIA oper- the H.M.S Rifleman and the H.M.S. Serpent, visiting China, Formoative, and a top Reagan advisor thanking him for their meeting and sa, the Pescadores Islands, Borneo, Labuan, Sarawak, the Philippines
discussions on items of “mutual interest”. Very good. $150 - 200 and Singapore. A.L.S. “C. Collingwood,” 2pp. 8vo., Greenwich, Jan. 29,
1865, in part: “…Thanks for your reminder of my day of lecture. I
1190. SHAH REZA PAHLEVI TOUTED IN A 1946 MILITARY POST- have written by the post to Dr. Heaton that I will be down on Monday
ER American “Newsmap for the Armed Forces” poster, 22” x 17”, evening. I shall be glad to know if it is usual to evening dress at the
shows the newly installed and American-backed Shah Reza Pahlevi lecture. With regards to the preparations, I hardly know at this mostanding in military uniform with an image below depicting Allied ment what I shall have...”.
$100 - 150
soldiers guarding an oil refinery. A map of Iran is displayed, and
the text describes a “primitive kingdom...untapped oil reserves...far 1200. (CHINA) BRITISH ADMINISTRATION OF HONG KONG HENRY
greater reserves are believed to exist...”. Fine.
$150 - 200 JOHN TEMPLETON, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Prime Minister of England (1855-58, 1859-65). A.L.S. “Palmerston”, 3pp. 8vo., mourning
1191. HUSSEIN I (1935 - 1999) King of Jordan, a political moderate. stationery, Broadlands, Jan. 2, 1857 to Henry Labouchere, good conSignature in Arabic and English on a 1965 UN “International Coop- tent regarding a dispute between Sir John Bowring, Governor of Hong
eration Year” commemorative portal cover. Very good. $75 - 100 Kong and Thomas Chisholm Antstey, Attorney General of Hong Kong.
1192. BENAZHIR BHUTTO (1953 - 2007) Pakistani politician and Written during the 2nd Opium War (1856-60). In part: “…Here is…
stateswoman who served twice as Prime Minister of Pakistan, assas- the correspondence…I think Bowring seems to have tried to diplomasinated. Rare S.P. 9 1/2” x 11” color, a youthful bust portrait signed tize Anstey into doing more than your despatch required’ I don’t rein black ink at lower-left. Small corner crease bisects signature, else member having received any letter from Bowring about this dispute…
very good.
$200 - 300 Bowring has however been doing such good work with the Chinese
that one must forget any little mistake he may have made. It is rather
1193. EARLY ENGRAVINGS OF JAKARTA BY BERGMULLER Johann amazing to find how vigorous these men of peaceful commerce beBaptist Bergmüller (1724-1785). Early hand-colored engraving of come when they are charged with responsibility…”.
$150 - 200
Batavia (now Jakarta), plate size 16” x 11 1/2”, overall 18 1/2” x
14”, captioned in English and German: “Batavia The Capital City of 1201. (CHINA TRADE) WILLIAM JARDINE (1784-1843), Scottish phythe Dutch...The Capitol city, the Fortress and the Residence of the sician and merchant who co-founded the Hong Kong based Jardine,
Governor of the Dutch...”. Very good. Sold with a related second Matheson and Company. He was a resident in China from 1820 to
engraving, 18 1/2” x 13 1/2” overall, a hand-colored view of the 1839 and had early success as a commercial agent for opium agents
Hotel de Ville of Batavia engraved by Francois X. Habermann, bears in India. A.L.S. “W. Jardine”, 2pp. 8vo., Canton, China, Sep. 27, 1834
damp stains. A third unrelated engraving by Riedel, 16” x 11 1/2”, to Captain Parry of the ship Hercules (Jardine’s personal vessel). In
shows the collapse of a church tower in Augsburg, July 28, 1781. part: “…The river being now open Mr. Baylis proceeds to…and by him
Some damp stains at upper-left and at top.
$400 - 600 I send this. You have now on board upwards of 100,000$ in broken
coin; which we should be glad to see…by any ship willing to carry at
1194. CHARLES V. BROOKE, RAJAH OF SARAWAK (1874 - 1963) the old rate of 2$ per box, giving the preference, of course, to any
Third and last White Rajah of Sarawak. He ruled Sarawak, returning ship consigned to the House. The other dollars…you may as well reto the island following the Japanese occupation, abdicating in 1946 tain for the present. No news here. The English Trade is not yet open;
when the territory was ceded to Britain as a crown colony. Rare S.P. but likely to be opened in two or three days…” Adds postscript, and
as rajah, 12” x 16” b/w showing Brooke in full royal dress uniform, signs again with initials.
$200 - 300
boldly signed as “Rajah of Sarawak”, 1938. Fine.
$200 - 300
1202. (CHINA) CHINA STUDIES GEORGE THOMAS STAUNTON 2nd
1195. (CHINA) WILLIAM ABDEY FELLOWES (1815-1878), British Baronet (1781-1859) English traveler and Orientalist. A.L.S. “Geo. Thos.
Royal Navy officer, retiring as a Rear Admiralty. He commanded Staunton,” 2pp. 4to., Portland Place, May 8, 1821 to James Christie,
HMS RATTLE leading the fight against Chinese pirates at Kulan, to- declining an invitation. In part: “…I feel in the highest degree flattered
gether with forces from the USS POWHATAN, July, 1855. A.L.S., “Ab- by the invitation…I should have been particularly proud…of such an
dey Fellowes” 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Thursday, to Captain George Henry opportunity of meeting those distinguished patrons and promoters of
Preble, extending an invitation. George Henry Preble (1816-85), was Literature…” Tape residue at one margin.
$100 - 150
a noted American naval officer and writer.
$100 - 150
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1203. (CHINA) BRITISH ENVOY TO PEKING, WAR ON BURMA WILLIAM PITT AMHERST 1st Earl Amherst (1773-1857), English diplomat; envoy to Peking (1816-17); Governor General of India (182328); conducted successful war on King of Burma (1824-26). A.L.S.
“Amherst,” 1p. 8vo., Knole, Sept. 18, 1847 to an archdeacon. In part:
“...The letter which you did me the favor to write…assures me that
you will learn with pleasure that the Living of Cheddingly is about to
be conferred on Mr. James Henry Vidal...” Mounting traces on verso,
otherwise very good condition.
$100 - 150
1204. (CHINA) CHINA TRADE WILLIAM JOHN NAPIER 9th Lord
Napier (1786-1834), British naval officer and diplomat, sent as a
Consul and Envoy to China in 1834 to negotiate a trading agreement with the Cantonese authorities. A.L.S. “Napier,” 2pp. 4to., HMS
DIAMOND, Rio de Janeiro, Nov 23, 1825, to Lord Viscount Melville,
Admiralty, London. In part: “…probable that a dissolution of Parliament take place this year, & being very desirous of holding a place in
the representation, may I beg the favor of your Lordship’s influence
whenever the new election may occur. I am now waiting for a wind
to get out of harbor …” With integral address leaf, addressed in his
hand. Docketed by Melville: “Lord Napier, 23 Nov. 1825, Representative, Peerage.” Light soiling, very good condition.
$100 - 150
1205. (CHINA) CHINA TRADE WILLIAM JOHN NAPIER 9th Lord
Napier (1786-1834), British naval officer and diplomat. Napier was
sent as a Consul and Envoy to China in 1834 to negotiate a trading agreement with the Cantonese authorities. A.L.S. “Napier,” 2pp.
4to., Portsmouth, June 12, 1825. In part: “…Lady Napier was born at
Hopetown House & baptized...WE were married...in Fife in the parish
of…Hunter can get you extracts from the Register of the parishes…”
Couple of minor tears, otherwise very good condition. $100 - 150
1206. (CHINA) BRITISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS DANIEL BROOKE
ROBERTSON (1810-1881) British Consul at Canton and diplomat in
China. A.L.S. “M. Robertson,” 4pp. 8vo., Canton, Feb. 13, 1875 giving news of the political situation in China following the death of
Emperor T’ung Chih and marked: “Private”. In part: “…from smallpox officially, but dissipation privately. He is succeeded by...a boy of
three years old who will reign under the name of Kwang-su. I believe
there was a family row about it…”. More content.
$100 - 150
construction policy, which regulated the growth of Hong Kong and
built major throughfares in the Kowloon Peninsula. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.,
Manor House, West Coker, Yeovil, Sept. 10, 1936: “…If you wisely
confine your collection of autographs of distinguished personages
you will be wise to omit from it this one…”.
$75 - 100
1211. (HONG KONG) GEORGE GREY, 2nd Baronet of Fallodon
(1799-1882), English statesman; served three times as Home Secretary. A.L.S. “Grey,” 4pp. 8vo., Howick, Aug. 4, 1849. In part: “…I
have received from Hong Kong so remarkable a report on the excessive waste of money…wrote some time ago to Bonham [Governor
of Hong Kong at the time] that I have ordered it to be printed that
it may be sent confidentially to the members of the Govt...” Light
soiling, otherwise very good condition.
$100 - 150
1212. (CHINA) HONG KONG TRIADS GEORGE EDEN 1st Earl of
Auckland (1784-1849), British statesman; Governor General of India,
precipitated First Afghan War by driving Dost Mohammad Khan from
the throne, recalled following massacre of British troops in Kabul,
First Lord of the Admiralty. A.L.S. “Auckland,” 2pp. 8vo., 1845. In
part: “…I send you an interesting paper which has been transmitted
to me by Mr. [John] Davis and which will afford entertainment for
tomorrow…The paper might perhaps be abridged…”. Comes with a
vintage letter, unsigned and undated, 2pp., in part: “...The accompanying paper was transmitted to Lord Auckland by Mr. [John] Davis
governor of Hongkong for communication to the Royal Asiatic Society. It is a translation by Mr. Gutzlaff of sundry papers seized by the
police of Hongkong in the capture of certain offenders, and it gives
a curious account of a secret society, called the triad, which has long
been existing in China, and which is held to encourage the commission of the most atrocious crimes and to be opposed to all orderly
government. The thanks of the Society are due to Mr. Davis for his
kindness in communicating this paper…” Sir John Davis (1795-1890)
was Governor of Hong Kong from 1844 to 1848. Mounting stain at
margin of manuscript, otherwise very good condition. $150 - 200
1213. (CHINA) HONG KONG GOVERNOR JOHN POPE-HENNESSY
(1834-1891) Irish and British politician, Governor of Hong Kong (187782). A.L.S. “J. Pope-Hennssey,” 4pp. 8vo., “Carlton Club” embossed stationary, Nov. 11, 1888 to Mr. Simeon re: a diplomat appointment. In
part: “…I am quite ashamed of not giving more time to your business…
1207. (CHINA) BRITISH TROOP DEPLOYMENT GEORGE D’AGUI- It is clear Lord Kunstford [?] fully recognizes your qualifications for ofLAR (1784-1855) British major general. He was appointed Lt. Gov- fice…I should think the West Indies a more likely place for a vacancy…”
ernor of Hong Kong in 1843 and commander of the British troops Light soiling, otherwise very good condition.
$100 - 150
in China in 1847. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Brighton, July 16, 1853. In part:
“…Permit me to explain to you - it would never have occurred to me 1214. (CHINA) CHINESE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION ROBERT
for a moment. I pay the sum you mention for an impression of the HART (1835-1911), British diplomat. Entered Chinese consular serBlind Girl…as the original picture was painted expressly for me and vice (1854); became inspector general of maritime customs (1863is now in my possession…” Some soiling, otherwise very good condi- 1908); practically created Chinese imperial customs. A.L.S. 1p. small
tion.
$100 - 150 8vo., embossed stationary, Peking, Nov. 14, 1883 “Mrs. Martin” declining a dinner invitation. She was the wife of William Alexander
1208. (CHINA) BRITISH MISSIONARIES JOHN ARUNDEL (1778- Parsons Martin (1827-1916), American Presbyterian missionary to
1848) Founder and Home Secretary of the London Missionary So- China. Minor soiling, otherwise very good condition.
$75 - 100
ciety (1819-46). Partly printed L.S. “J. Arundel,” 1p. 4to., London
Mission House, Austin Friars imprinted stationary, Oct 14, 1823, to 1215. (CHINA) GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG DAVID CLIVE CROSReverend Clunie sending thanks for a donation to the Anglo Chinese BIE TRENCH (1915-88), British soldier and colonial administrator;
College in Malacca. Letter completed in his hand. Adds postscript, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong (1964-71). S.P.
and signs again with initials. Comes with attached integral leaf. Cou- “Trench, 1971” 8” x 10” b/w, smiling pose in uniform, signed as
ple of marginal tears and some soiling, still very good. $100 - 150 Governor. Top margin tipped to another sheet. Couple of very minor
wrinkles, otherwise very good condition.
$60 - 80
1209. (CHINA) EXPLORATION OF CHINA ARCHIBALD ROSS COLQUHOUN (1848-1914) British explorer. In the 1880s he took part 1216. (BRITISH HONG KONG AND SIGNAPORE) CECIL CLEMENTI
in several expeditions to Burma, Indo-China, and Southern China. (1875-1947), British soldier and colonial administrator; Governor
A.L.S. “A. R. Colquhoun,” 2pp. 8vo., St. Andrews, Aug. 17 (n.y.), in- of Hong Kong (1925-30); Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the
teresting content. In small part: “…Your repeated forebodings are Straits Settlements (1930-34), which included Singapore. A.L.S. “Clemnot...with two books and 4 articles in hand. However, please look enti,” 1p. 8vo., Nov. 19, 1943. In part: “...Macmillan…forwarded to
over contract carefully and tell me, if any danger, also whether I am me your letter asking for information about the descendents of the
bound in any way re articles; must they be different from book, or family of the Governor John Murray mentioned in my book on the
can they be used with some alteration…”Very good.
$100 - 150 Constitutional History of British Guinea. I regret, however, that I have
no information on the subject. All I know about Governor John Murray
1210. (CHINA) DEVELOPMENT OF HONG KONG MATTHEW NA- is derived from the archives of the British Guinea Govt…”.$100 - 150
THAN (1862-1939) English soldier and civil servant, serving as Governor of Sierra Leone, Gold Coast, Hong Kong, Natal and Queensland.
During his tenure as Governor of Hong Kong (1903-07), Nathan was
credited with the establishment of central urban planning and re-
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1217. (CHINA) IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS EDWARD BANGS
DREW (1843-1924) Commissioner of the Imperial Maritime Customs
of China. The Chinese Emperor conferred on him the button of the
Second Rank in the decoration of the Double Dragon. A.L.S. “Edw. B.
Drew,” 1p. 8vo., [Peking], to “Mrs. Martin”. In part: “...You see before
you my servant bearing - my voice fails for further utterance. Intercede with Dr. Martin to spare my life. I can ask nothing more. With a
thousand self-reproaches for carelessness - ten thousand apologies…”
This letter comes from the autograph album of Mrs. W.A.P. Martin. Her
husband, William A.P. Martin (1827-1916), was a well known American
Presbyterian missionary in China.
$75 - 100
1218. (CHINA) SECOND OPIUM WAR Manuscript document written
and signed “John Bowring” by a secretary, as Governor of Hong Kong,
2pp. folio, Hong Kong, Jan. 12, 1857 to Lord Canning in Calcutta, India. A contemporary retained copy of an important letter, sent during
the 2nd Opium War. In part: “…With all our experience of Chinese obstinacy I think nobody expected that the Imperial Commissioner would
resist so long & carry on hostilities in a manner so barbarous…for I
now conclude that until the city of Canton is taken we shall have no
rest - still less and hope of successfully negotiating Treaties…” Much
more. John Bowring (1792-1872) was a British political economist and
statesman, and was Governor of Hong Kong (1854-59) during the 2nd
Opium War. Old tape repair at horizontal fold and some wear. Boldly
penned.
$150 - 200
1219. (CHINA) GERMAN MISSIONARIES MAX VON BRANT (18351920), German diplomat in the Far East; 1st German ambassador
to Japan; early ambassador to China. Autograph manuscript signed,
12pp. 4to., Weimar, Germany, May 9, 1900, in German, entitled “Zur
Missionarfrage in China” (“On the Missionary Question in China”). Not
translated. Written shortly after the end of the Boxer Rebellion, for the
magazine “Uber Land und Meer” or the “Deutsche Review.”$150 - 200
1220. (CHINA) BRITISH TUTOR OF PUYI REGINALD F JOHNSTON
(1874-1938) Scottish academic diplomat; tutor to Puyi (1906-67), the
last Emperor of China; last Commissioner of Weihaiwei. His book “Twilight in the Forbidden City” on his experiences in Beijing, and was used
as a source for Bernardo Bertolucci’s film “The Last Emperor”. A.L.S.,
2pp. 8vo., Jan. 4, 1938. In part: “…A few days after I had posted my
recent letter I received a very kind letter from your friend Mrs. Nichols.
Unfortunately I seem to have mislaid her address in the States, and as
her letter does not give the address I cannot send her an acknowledgment…” Comes with original envelope, addressed in his hand. Small
tear at vertical fold, otherwise very good condition.
$100 - 150
vested in Canton by William Heyl and Francis G. Smith, to be delivered
to Capt. Loyd Jones in trust for sd. mother Mary Sibaday. Money in his
possession belonging to Peggy Hardy, Conrad Rigger and Mrs. Curlet.
Wit: William Heyl, Francis Gurney Smith.
$150 - 200
1224. (CHINA - RECEIPT FOR CHINESE OPIUM SALE) Manuscript D.S.
from Jardine & Matheson & Co., 1p. 4to., Macao, Sep. 3, 1841 headed: “Account Sale Charges & net proceeds of Six Chests Malwa Opium
received by the ‘Mary Gordon,’ Capt. Thompson & sold for account of
Bhagesruth Rifsanran Esqr.” Very nice condition.
$100 - 150
1225. (CHINA) BRITISH FORCES AT CHUSAN Interesting D.S., 2pp.
oblong folio, Chusan Island, July 9, 1860, entitled “Weekly State of the
Garrison of Chusan under the command of Major C. Blamire.” Signed
at bottom by Major Blamire and Captain Gaynor of the 99th Regiment.
An administrative record of the composition of British and Indian
troops in the garrison, including a list of the officers. Chusan Island
was first captured by British forces in China in July, 1840, during the
First Opium War. The 99th Regiment took part in the sacking of Peking
in September, 1860. Light toning at top of document, otherwise very
good condition.
$100 - 150
1226. (CANTON) JOHN RENSHAW THOMSON (1800-1862) American
merchant and politician from New Jersey; U.S. Consul to Canton (182325); U.S. Senate (1853-62). Partly printed D.S. “Jno. R. Thompson,” 1p.
folio, Canton, Feb. 9, 1824, appointing a power of attorney. $75 - 100
1227. (CHINA) FIRST U.S. CONSUL, FIRST STEAMSHIP COMPANY
FREDERICK THOMAS BUSH (1815 - 1887), American merchant in
China; first U.S. Consul at Hong Kong. Together with Messrs Matheson, Campbell and Neave, he founded the first steamship company in
China, the Hongkong and Canton Steam Packet (1848). Collection of
two A.L.S.s, 3pp. each, 8vo., June 10 and Nov. 26, 1849, interesting
content. Mentions: Captain Glynn going to Whampoa; Mr. Ballastier
to Cochin-China; and Captain Thomas Gedney, naval officer who captured the slave ship “Amistad.” Both letters are addressed to “Commodore,” who is almost certainly David Geisinger (1790-1860), who
commanded the East Indies Squadron (1848-50).
$150 - 200
1228. (CHINESE REVOLUTION) ANSEL EDWARD O’BANION (18751966) American soldier who helped Gen. Homer Lea and Dr. Sun Yatsen illegally train soldiers in the U.S. to participate in the Chinese revolution. T.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.]. In part: “…what I like to think as my
seventy nine years of adventure and spectacular living…I have been
privileged to work intimately with such outstanding men as Charley
Van Lone, Jack London, Judge John M. York, General Homer Lea…Dr
1221. (CHINA) ROBERT HO TUNG (1862-1956) Hong Kong business- Sun Yet Sen…and many others, all of these old friends have long since
man and philanthropist. He financed the revolutions, including the gone over the great divide…I am going to do my best to round out the
$100 - 150
Xinhai Revolution led by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, to establish the Republic remainder of my days in a quiet dignified manner…”
of China. Sun Yat-sen was the founding father and first President of 1229. CHINESE CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS Lot of 18 second-generChina (1912), and was known as the “Father of the Nation.” Signature ation photographs, each about 5 3/4” x 3 1/2” b/w, showing various
in English and Chinese, mounted.
$75 - 100 scenes of executions, torture and other images of carnage from the
1222. (CHINA) EARLY TRADE WITH AMERICA LAWRENCE KEARNY
(1789-1868) American Naval Commodore. As Commander (1840-43)
of the East India Squadron, he opened negotiations that resulted in the
signing of a commercial treaty between China and the United States.
Partly printed D.S., 1p. 8” x 2 1/2”, New York, receipt for his pay of
$205.28.
$100 - 150
1223. (CHINA) EARLY INVESTMENT IN CANTON A.D.S. by Louis
Eddy, a promissory note, 1p. approximately 3”x 8”, Canton, China,
Dec. 2, 1809. In part: “...Twelve months after date I promise to pay
in Canton to the order of Howqua Hong Merchant the Sum of Three
Thousand two hundred Dollars with an Interest of One p Cent p Month
from date until paid for value received…” Signature has been cancelled, indicating payment. On verso is another document: “Received
October 2d, 1810 from William Heyl, and Francis Gurney Smith, the
sum of Three thousand five hundred and twenty six dollars in full of
the within note with Ten months interest”, signed “Howqua” in English
with a probable autograph in Chinese, dated “14th year, 11th month,
26th day (Jiaqing)”. This investment, or transaction, is recorded in the
Wills: Abstracts, Book 4: 1812 - 1813: Philadelphia Co, PA. SIBADAY,
JOHN. Boatswain of ship Atalanta. August 14, 1810. September 15,
1812. 4.181. Mother Mary Sibaday to have all estate. Money to be in-
Chinese civil war. The photos bear captions in english and were likely
made for the American market, probably for sailors calling at Chinese
ports. Gruesome content with slow beheadings, execution of women and students, death by “stretching”, bodies hung in crates from
telephone poles, etc., one with the racist caption: “These ‘chinks’ will
rob no more”. Three or four have a rust stain at center, balance very
good.
$200 - 300
1230. (CHINESE REVOLUTION) HOMER LEA (1876-1912) American
soldier; aided in relief of Peking during Boxer Rebellion; General in Chinese Army (1909); adviser to Sun Yat-sen (1911-12). T.L.S. 1p. 4to,
Weisbaden, Germany, Oct. 6, 1911, to John H. Purdy in Los Angeles. In
part: “…Your letter…was received yesterday afternoon and this morning I consulted with my oculist…He says if the diagnosis is correct and
the retina has been long detached nothing can be done. If however, it
is taken in hand upon the beginning of the detachment it can in some
instances be cured and otherwise healed. Of course, from the brevity of
your letter it was impossible to know the exact condition. If I were you I
would have another examination by some other eminent oculist…write
directly to Dr. Meurer…” Toning.
$150 - 200
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1231. CHENG TSAO-JU (?-1894), Chinese Minister to United States 1238. BRITISH DIPLOMATS IN ASIA Collection of five signatures
(1881-85). Signature on a piece of silk, in English and Chinese, adds of British notables, mostly diplomats, associated with Asia. In“Washington, 9th Febry, 1884.” Laid down.
$75 - 100 cludes: HORACE RUMBOLD (1829-1913), secretary to the British
Legation in Peking; ROBERT TOWNSENDFARQUHAR, 1st Baronet
1232. (CHINA) GEORGE F. SEWARD (1840-1910), American dip- (1776-1830), Governor at Penang; HENRY EDWARD MCCALLUM
lomat; Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to China (1843-1919); Governor of Natal; ERNEST SATOW (1843-1929), En(1876-70). A.L.S., 3pp.8vo., Shanghai, Dec. 22, 1866 to Dr. William voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Japan; and JULIAN
A. P. Martin. In part: “…Herewith I send the 20 copies of your ‘Over- PAUNCEFOTE, 1st Baron Pauncefote (1828-1902), Attorney General
land Journey,’ to which you are entitled under the rules…I prom- of Hong Kong.
$75 - 100
ised to send Mr. [Anson] Burlingame a copy of your paper…May I
trouble you to hand him one of yours. The attention bestowed upon 1239. AMERICAN DIPLOMACY IN THE FAR EAST A contemporary
the Society by Dr. Williams and yourself has been of much effect. copy of a letter from Frederick Thomas Bush, U.S. Consul at Canton,
Our residents are very mercurial. They go as they are led until they Hong Kong, 7pp., June 16, 1850, sent to Commodore David Geisingbecome…I hope to get away for Japan en route for the U.S…I take er. Excellent content, in part: “…We miss you very much…in fact, now
much interest in your efforts at Peking…” Written while serving as that you are away from Macao, & nobody to ‘pitch into me,’ I have no
Consul General in Shanghai. Mounting traces on last (blank) page. desire to visit the ‘Holy City’…The Plymouth has been to Cochin China
Light toning, otherwise very good condition.
$75 - 100 & Siam, and is now expected at Macao…The mission a failure both
at Siam and Cochin China, at the later place nothing done at all. The
1233. WELLINGTON KOO WELLINGTON KOO (1887-1985), Chinese Mandarin at Turon manifested great friendship for the U.S. Nation,
diplomat; represented China at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919; but told Balestier, that he would lose his head if he forwarded the
served as ambassador to United States, France, and Great Britain; par- President’s letter to the King; Denied that Percival had killed a single
ticipant in founding of League of Nations and the United Nations. He soul, when he passed there with old ‘Ironsides.’ Balestier, it is said
served as Acting President of China (1926-27), during a period of cha- could not keep his temper…they tendered lots of ‘Samshoo’ & away to
os in Beijing. T.L.S. “V. K. Wellington Koo,” 2pp, large 4to, “Republic Siam the Plenipo went in disgust, where they humbugged him all the
of China, The Premier’s Executive Mansion” letterhead, Peking, June same…cholera drove the Plymouth away; report says to Borneo, and
10, 1912, to Col. W.D.H. Washington on the China Society. In part: thence to China to fill up with provisions…” Much more. $150 - 200
“…I have obtained the signature of President Yuan to the application
card which you sent to me for that pure purpose…As a member of 1240. (SINGAPORE) JOHN CRAWFURD (1783-1868) Scottish Orientalthe China Society myself, I would suggest that President Taft should ist; Indian army doctor; envoy to Siam; Governor of Singapore (1823).
be asked to join the Society also as an honorary member, and the two A.L.S. “J. Crawfurd,” 2pp. 8vo., Hereford, July 15, 1853, suggesting a
Presidents of the first republic in America and the first republic in grammatical correction. In part, “…Thanks for the proof of the Canada
Asia be made honorary officers of the Society, as well. There are quite letter. The only correction that I have to offer is in the Preface. In the
a few returned American students now in the cabinet. Premier Tang third line the...conjunction is…”. Very good.
$100 - 150
Shoayi is a Columbia man. Mr. Sze Shao-chi…is a Cornell graduate.
Dr.Wang Chung-wei, is minister of justice, is a Yale graduate…I think 1241. (AMERICAN MISSION IN SIGNAPORE, 1836) IRA TRACEY
that if you ask the secretary to send more blanks…I may get some (1806 - 1875) American missionary to China; chief of the mission in
of them to join the Society…You may be interested to know that…I Singapore. A.L.S. 4pp. folio, June 22, 1836, to Mrs. Sarah White in
was transferred from the President’s Office to the Premier’s Executive West Brookfield, Mass. Excellent content regarding his lifestyle, with
Mansion and appointed…Secretary of the Cabinet…”
$150 - 200 two ink sketches of the layout of the Singapore American Mission
house. In small part: “…you expressed a wish to be informed respect1234. CHENTUNG LIANG CHENG (1864-1917), Chinese diplomat; ing our situation…I am very much harried with business, that must
Minister to the United States (1902-07). A.L.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Im- be done. It is asked what kind of a house we live in…I will tell about
perial Chinese Legation letterhead, Washington, March 24, 1906: a house we expect to be soon…It is 50 feet long & 44 wide…two
“…I have written my signature on the page as requested. A photo- stones high and built of brick [here he draws the two sketches]. The
graph of me may be purchased from Princes Studio…”
$75 - 100 rooms are divided…It is plastered inside & out…Thirty feet distant
also is the end of the great printing office…What! you will say, does
1235. CHINESE PROPAGANDA PHOTOGRAPHS, CA. 1990 Presen- the missionary ? - in a two story brick house?...The reasons for the
tation album of fifty 12” x 9” color photographs from the estate of building…it is very cheap…The house is larger…because we have
Milko Balev, Chief of the Bulgarian Cabinet. The photos are clearly three families here now, & are told by Mr. Anderson that it must
intended to present a “modernized” China to the West. Subjects in- be a missionary tavern, where families could live some months at a
clude a few images of Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, a Bulgarian dele- time when they first arrive…What do we eat? We eat in the morning
gation, and many scenes of Chinese industry, agriculture, medicine, rice, & an egg & salt upon it, & a piece of bread, & if we chose a piece
industry, retail goods, and cultural and pastoral images. The photos of fish, or sweet potato or yam, but I take no meat; one drink is hot
are presented within a brown faux leather zippered presentation water…coffee. At dinner we have rice and curry, (made of ginger
case with gilt letters attached thereto. Near fine.
$300 - 400 & pepper& fish or meat or vegetable, & water) & fish, or fowl or
1236. BRITISH MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS IN ASIA pork (no beef, or mutton, geese, turkey, or other meet)…some times
Collection of five signatures of British officials, mostly diplomats, a pudding or pie…& fruit…none so good as the black berries or the
associated with Asia. Includes: ARTHUR YOUNG (1854-1938), Gov- apples, or pears &c of America…pine apples…are bought for half a
ernor of Straits Settlements (1911-20); REGINALD E STUBBS (1876- cent sometimes…” Much more. Moderate water staining, affecting
$200 - 300
1947), Governor of Hong Kong (1919-25); FREDERICK LUGARD some words. Easily read.
(1858-1945), Governor of Hong Kong (1907-12); HUGH CHARLES 1242. WESTERN SCHOOLS IN JAPAN WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS
CLIFFORD (1866-1941), Governor of Straits Settlements (19276- (1843-1928) American orientalist, Congregational minister, and
29); & JOHN CHASRLES DALRYMPLE HAY (1821-1912), Rear Admi- author. In September 1870, he was invited to Japan by Matsudairal, fought Chinese pirates in 1840’s.
$75 - 100 ra Shungaku for the purpose of organizing schools along Western
1237. BRITISH DIPLOMATS IN ASIA Collection of five signatures of
British notables, mostly diplomats, associated with Asia. Includes:
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK (1809-97), Consul-General in the newly
opened Empire of Japan (1858); MILES WEDDERBURN LAMPSON,
1st Baron Killearn (1880-1964), Minister to China (1926-33); FRANK
ATHELSTANE SWETTHAM (1850-1946), first Resident General of
the Federated Malay States (now Malaysia); ISABELLA BIRD (18311904), traveler, writer, and missionary in India; and CHARLES MARJORIBANKS, head of the East India Company at Canton. $75 - 100
lines. A.L.S. 2pp.8vo., Ithaca, Dec. 3, 1913, thanks a man for an
honor. Very good.
$60 - 80
1243. (KIM IL-SUNG) (1912 - 1994) Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, commonly referred to as North Korea, from
its establishment in 1948 until his death in 1994. An ornate award
document for a North Korean medal issued to Bulgarian politician
Milko Balev, signed in type by the North Korean leader. In gold embossed leather case. Fine.
$200 - 300
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1248. SAMUEL P. LANGLEY (1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer
who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines
and invented such a machine which flew over the Potomac for 3,000
feet. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Washington, Sept. 7, 1888, on letterhead of
Wormley’s Hotel to Capt. Otho Michaelis of the U. S. Signal Corps. In
part: “...I expect to go down East...next week and would like very much
to look in upon you going or coming from Boston. Will you address a
line to me there...letting me know...”. Light wear and a couple of insignificant tears to right edge, very good condition.
$200 - 300
1249. NEVILL MOTT (1905 - 1996) English physicist who won the
Nobel Prize for Physics for his work on the electronic structure of
magnetic and disordered systems. Exceptional A.Ms.S., 9pp. legal
folio, [n.p., n.d.], his draft of an autobiographical speech delivered
by him in 1988 on the development of “solid state physics”. Mott
mentions Rutherford, Max Born, Bohr, and other pioneers, his involvement in “solid state” during World War II, and what he sees
for the future of the science. Sold with a signed presentation on a
separate sheet, in German. Very good to fine.
$150 - 200
1250. GLENN SEABORG (1912 - 1999) American scientist whose involvement in the synthesis, discovery and investigation of ten transuranium elements earned him a share of the 1951 Nobel Prize in
Chemistry. S.P. 8 1/2” x 11” a color, chest up portrait. Fine.$75 - 100
1251. FRITZ STRASSMAN (1902 - 1980) German chemist who, with
Otto Hahn in 1938, identified barium in the residue after bombarding
uranium with neutrons, confirming the previously unknown phenome1244. THOMAS A. EDISON (1847 - 1931) American inventor of the non of nuclear fission. Bold signature on a card, 1952. Fine.$75 - 100
electric light, phonograph, typewriter, and microphone, to name
a few. Considered perhaps the greatest inventor of the century.
Superlative S.P. 7 3/4” x 10 1/2” overall (sight), a chest-up pose
of Edison looking intently at the camera with flasks and beakers 1252. JAMES D. WATSON AND FRANCIS CRICK JAMES D. WATSON
visible on the shelves behind him, boldly signed at bottom. Matted (b. 1928) American molecular biologist, geneticist and zoologist, best
showing signature only, small stain at top of mount not affecting known as a co-discoverer of the structure of DNA in 1953 with FRANimage, overall very good. Matted and framed.
$1,000 - 1,500 CIS CRICK (1916-2004). Both were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize
in Physiology and Medicine.A pair of signed items, includes an S.P.
1245. ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL (1847 - 1922) American in- of Watson, 5” x 8 1/2” color showing him with another man, signed
ventor of the telephone, formed the Bell Telephone Company, and above his image, with a Salk Institute mailing label signed and dated
established the Volta Laboratory which produced numerous inven- 2003 by Crick. Two pieces, fine.
$200 - 300
tions and improvements on existing technology. T.L.S. “Alexander
Graham Bell”, 1p. 8vo., [n.d.], Nova Scotia. Regrettably, exposure
to sunlight has caused the typing to almost completely disappear, 1253. JAMES D. WATSON AND FRANCIS CRICK Colorful British Post
but Bell’s black ink signature remains bold. Very nicely matted with first day postal cover, 8 1/2” x 5” bearing four comical stamps and
a 1970 American Telephone and Telegraph stock certificate for Crick’s quote: “We have discovered the secret of life”, canceled Feb.
500 shares, pictures Bell at top with a city vignette and tall radio 25, 2003 and signed by both on the face. Fine.
$200 - 300
antenna. Set into gilt wood frame.
$300 - 400
1246. LEE DE FOREST (1873-1961) American inventor with over
180 patents to his credit. De Forest invented the Audion, a vacuum tube that takes relatively weak electrical signals and amplifies
them. He is one of the fathers of the “electronic age”, as the Audion
helped to usher in the widespread use of electronics. Partly printed
D.S. “Lee de Forest”, 1p., 4to., [n.p.] May 15, 1943, a certificate
of merit to James Tiong for outstanding achievement in mathematics for service to the United States as a Technical Radio Specialist. Simply framed and in fine condition.
$100 - 150
1254. JAMES D. WATSON Lot of five two-dollar bills, uncirculated,
signed by Watson on the face. Four of the five bills bear various ca.
2003 postage stamps and cancels, else fine.
$200 - 300
1255. JAMES D. WATSON Printed D.S., 11” x 8 1/2”, a chemical and
diagrammatic drawing with explanation of a DNA molecule, signed at
top by Watson. A postage stamp and cancel appear at top margin: the
stamp could be easily soaked-off.
$150 - 200
1247. THOMAS HUXLEY (1825 - 1895) English biologist and an advocate of Darwin’s theory of evolution. A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., [London?],
Apr. 30, 1870 to “Dr. Hume”, sets forth his schedule and regrets
an invitation arrived too late for him to attend the unveiling of a 1256. JAMES D. WATSON Original signed sketch of DNA molecule at
statue. A binding strip between the leaves affects seven or eight the bottom of a printed color image of the molecule and its compo$75 - 100
words of text, still quite good.
$75 - 100 nents. Fine.
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1257. FAMOUS HOMEOPATH ON HASHISH: “CONSTANTLY SMOKE
AWAY”! CHARLES GATCHELL (b. 1853) American medical doctor and
homeopath, University of Michigan professor and lecturer in the Homeopathic Medical College, editor of “The Medical Era” for 20 years.
Amazing content A.L.S., on Medica Era letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Chicago,
Aug. 20, 1889. In part: “...In [my book] ‘Haschisch’ there are many
facts and many actual experiences...It is possible for you to repeat
everything there described. Rx: Get some of the extract of Cannabis
Indica - the resinous extract...Fill a new pipe with dry hayseed; light it;
on the end of a stick take up a little ball of the resin, about as big as
a large pea [sketch of pea-sized ball added]. Insert it into the midst of
the burning hay seed and there let it melt while you constantly smoke
away and draw the fumes. This you smoke and smoke...occasionally
add a new ball of resin...you cannot overdo the matter. After smoking
for half an hour, more or less - possibly and hour - you will get the
effects, which vary greatly with different subjects. What your experiences will be it is hard to tell. You must try, in order to find out...”.
The addressee, an ancestor of our consignor, later died of an opium
addiction. Sold with a letter found in the same lot which we believe
was written shortly after the “treatment”. Two pieces.
$200 - 300
tional Guard, has been shipped...”, 36 letters on “Curtiss Aeroplane
Co.” letterhead, in part: “...this machine [by a competitor] is equipped
with 300 horsepower...this sort of copy should be censored. We really do not believe such a machine could be built...we are receiving inquiries from the militia groups...blueprints of the OX Motor and the
JN-4 machine...were duly mailed...we got a nice order for 25 more
large flying boats...the sketch of the torpedo plane has reached you
safely...”; three T.L.S.s on Curtiss Exhibition Co.” letterhead; five letters on “Curtiss Motors” letterhead, with a notice of the company’s
dissolution; six T.L.S.s signed with initials by EARLE OVINGTON
on “Curtiss Flying Station of Atlantic City” letterhead; two T.L.S. on
“Curtiss Aviation Camp” letterhead one each T.L.S.s on “Curtiss Engineering Corporation” and “Curtiss Northwest Airplane Company”
letterheads, both with good content, two original photos of a Curtiss
flying boat, stock information, and a ca. 1916 catalog. Overall fine
condition.
$800 - 1,200
1259. EARLY MILITARY BALLOONS A fine lot of ballooon and zeppelin related ephemera, includes six 14” x 4” (one larger) India ink
and black ink wash original drawings of various airships, ca. 1917,
developed by the Allied powers prior to World War I, with examples shown from France, Great Britain, Italy, Belgium and Russia;
an 8” x 10” original drawing of an observation ballon with essential
elements labeled, ca. 1918; a U.S. Army Balloon School blueprint
“SPHERICAL BALLOON U.S. ARMY”, 12 1/2” x 16”, also detailing all
crucial elements of such a balloon; a 1907 article on balloon races
in St. Louis, and an original mounted metal printing plate by the Calhoun Print Co., 9” x 12”, showing a balloon ca. 1890 in flight. Also
included is a magazine fold-out from “The Sphere”, 33” x 14”, Nov.
10, 1917, a side view of a zeppelin with cross-section, also showing
crashed and wrecked airships at bottom, cleanly split horizontally.
Overall very good.
$400 - 600
The following 24 lots are from the archives of the Aero Club of
America, those items specifically held by one of its directors,
Henry Woodhouse (1884–1970). The colorful Italian-born businessman did much to promote aviation and the Aero Club, and
he became publisher of several aviation magazines including
“Flying” and “Aviation Age”. Woodhouse’s career also included
railroad speculation in Turkey, purchase of land once belonging
to George Washington in order to build a zeppelin field, and
most notably, the forgery of historic documents which he sold
to institutions and collectors. Some of the pieces offered below
bear the spurious signatures of Alberto Santos Dumont on page
margins or pamphlet covers, souvenirs of Woodhouse’s “talent”,
but all letters and documents bearing other signatures are com- 1260. STURTEVANT AEROPLANE COMPANY ARCHIVE The Sturtevant Aeroplane Company was established in 1915 by the B.F. Sturpletely authentic.
tevant Company (BFS), the leading industrial fan and air handling
manufacturer in the United States. Employing Army aeronautical
engineer GROVER C. LOENING as chief designer, the company produced the first U.S. military aircraft, the Battleplane. Not needed by
the Army at the time, the company had more success building its
S-2 and S-4, as well as parts for the Curtiss JN-4s, DH-4s. Excellent
lot of 25 T.L.S.s on Sturtevant Airplane and B. F. Sturtevant letterheads, most 1p., all 4to., 1914-17, to Henry Woodhouse as Editor of
“Flying” magazine. Eight of the letters are signed by GROVER C. LOENING (1888-1976) who would later invent the first flying boat, retracable undercarriage, and would head his own manufacturing firm.
Some excellent content including mention of his pioneering steel
frame construction, writing articles on military aircraft, complaints
about an air race, the Burgess-Dunne seaplane, motor fabrication
and the use on an aluminum block, complaints about the Wright
Bros., etc. Also included is a heavily-illustrated 1914 Sturtevant sales
brochure picturing the company’s aicraft. Overall fine. $400 - 600
1258. CURTISS AEROPLANE AND MOTORS LETTER ARCHIVE Very
large archive of almost one hundred pieces of correspondence between various corporations owned or created by aviation pioneer
GLENN CURTISS and their subsidiaries. The most prominent of these
was Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company, an aircraft manufacturer
that went public in 1916 with Curtiss as president. It was the largest aircraft manufacturer in the United States throughout the 1920s
and 1930s. After Curtiss left the company, it became part of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Consisting mostly of correspondence sent to
Henry Woodhouse as editor of Aerial Age magazine, the letters are
almost all 1p. 4to., dating from 1912 to 1918. Content is often routine: sending photographs for use in advertising, remitting fees and
commissions due, purchasing subscriptions, about 30% is fairly good.
The archive breaks down as follows: 38 T.L.S.s on “Curtis Flying Boat”
letterhead, with content concerning: “...if we had not what we consider an absolutely non-infringing machine we should not dare to offer
flying boats to the American public... copy of the Wright patent...has
just come to hand...I notice that the Wright Company is using a full
page...is this their regular position?...we will not be able to complete
the altitude tests...the Flying Boat, which is to be presented to the Na-
1261. “THE BURGESS COMPANY” LETTER GROUPING The Burgess
Company was the first licensed aircraft manufacturer in the United
States. On February 1, 1911, it received a license to build Wright
aircraft from the Wright Brothers, who held several key aeronautical
patents. It continued production from 1910 to 1918, with key military contracts, until its plant was completely destroyed by fire. Good
grouping of eleven T.L.S.s on company letterhead, 10pp. total.4to.,
1914, all to Henry Woodhouse. The letters, sent by Manager F. H.
Russell, have good content concerning innovations in their aircraft
and those of competitors, goings-on in the trade, planes being built
for experimental purposes, float planes, etc. Very good. $150 - 200
1262. EARLY AVIATION-RELATED BILLS, LAWS AND RECORDS
Group of about 25 aviation-related bills, laws, records, etc., most on
the federal level. Includes:repeal of the promotion of Robert Peary
(1916); Postmaster’s tender for air mail carriage (1916); establishment of what is now Ronald Reagan Airport (1939); creation of Bureau of Civil Aeronautics (1924); domestic air navigation (1923);
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics (1921); testimony for a united air service (1919); military aviation expenditures (1920); etc., with some
similar British hearings and testimony. Very good.
$200 - 300
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1263. EARLY AVIATION GOVERNMENT BILLS AND LAWS Group
of 14 laws, bills, etc., most federal, includes: bill establishing a
Department of Aeronatics (1917); Investigations of Dirigible Disasters (1933); appropriations to develop airships (1917); aid to
families of military men killed on aviation duty (1913); purchasing
land at College Park for aviation training (1916); commence competitive aircraft testing (1913); obtain contracts to deliver mail by
air (1913), etc. Some duplication. 14 pcs.
$100 - 150
between the Aero Club of America, Peary, and other parties interested in the projects, some dicussing potential airfields to be
used, flight paths, congressional and personal appearances, etc.
with two referencing Peary’s death. Very good.
$300 - 400
1269. IVY LEAGUE STUDENTS GO TO WAR Large grouping of material concerning efforts by the Aero Club of America to recruit
American college students to train as pilots and to join coastal
patrol units. This is a large archive, over 120 letters, documents,
articles, bulletins, etc. illustrating the growth of the interest in
aeronautics on major college campuses. The entire grouping dates
from 1914-1920. An article in “Flying” magazine, August, 1916 is
present and shows Harvard students training at a Curtiss flying
school, with mention of students from Cornell and Yale also taking flying lessons. Also included: three original photos of students
who comprised “Aerial Coast Patrol Unit No. 1”, volunteer aerial
“spotters”; about 25 letters from major colleges and universities
describing their own aeronautic course, interest in the Aero Club
program, etc., letters from students seeking to joing the Aerial
Coast Patrol; a reprint of “The First Yale Unit”, letters from the
Aerial Coast Patrol discussing funding, letters from “Yale News”
discussing flight competitions. Also included are related clippings,
telegrams, college bulletins, some military correspondence, and
student essays on air power. Some excellent content on a little-known part of aviation history.
$400 - 600
1264. JAMES V. MARTIN (1885 - 1956) American aviator and inventor. Founded the Martin Aeroplane Company on the strength of
nine aeronautical patents, including his automatic stabilizer and retractable landing gear. During World War II he commanded a troop
transport in the Pacific. Afterwards he tried to raise interest in a
large catamaran flying boat, the Martin “Oceanplane” but could not
compete. Lot of three T.L.S.s (two on Martin Aeroplane letterhead,
one on Dart Automobile letterhead), each 1p. 4to., 1921-26, to
Henry Woodhouse. In 1922 Martin sued the government and Manufacturers Aeronautical Association, claiming that they conspired
to monopolize the aviation industry. In these letters, he blasts various parties to the “vicious conspiracy of McCook Field officials...to
retain control of American Aviation...the brave but fruitless efforts
of the pilot to control a type of plane antiquated in design and
dangerous...the possibility of a Japanese war with aviation in the
hands of worse than foreign enemies...”. In the last letter, Martin
laments his loss in the suit: “...this is a dreadful climax...”. Very
good.
$200 - 300 1270. PAN-AMERICAN AERONAUTIC CONVENTIONS From 1917
to 1920 (skipping the war year of 1918), the Aero Club of America
1265. JAMES V. MARTIN Good lot of five letters on Martin Aero- hosted an annual convention and exhibition at Atlantic City, New
plane letterheads, one an A.L.S., Garden City, Elyria, and Windsor, Jersey. The purpose of the exhibitions was to promote manufacOnt., 1918-23, to Henry Woodhouse. Content varies: two letters turerers, flight schools, etc. and the future of aviation in general.
discuss his potential purchase of a “Kitten” aircraft and his bomber Aviation in general was booming in these early years, and manufacsale to the government, two letters describe his design of a tire turing was exploding. The Aero Club shows offered a wide range
and shock absorber, with the last letter discussing developing an of activities, including flights on kites, balloons and airplanes for
“every day”airplane for sale under $2,000. Very good. $300 - 400 the public, air races, flights of prototypes, and so on. Included in
this large groupings are diagrams, rules and contracts for all three
1266. JAMES V. MARTIN Lot of three T.L.S.s, one on Martin Aero- expositions, programs, contracts (about four completed), profesplane letterhead, each 1p. 4to., various locations, 1916-25, to sional contest entry forms, invitations, advertising copy, etc., with
Henry Woodhouse. Good content includes dismay at not manufac- about 50 letters and telegrams to and from the organisers, content
turing “Blue Birds”, testing the “Lawrence motor”, aerodynamics, mainly concerning those attending and a possible exposition in
an attack on manufacturing representative Howard Coffin, double Havana. Overall very good.
$300 - 400
tractor aircraft, and Alaska mail routes. Very good.
$200 - 300
1271. WOMEN IN AVIATION Lot of about thirty early newspaper
1267. NATIONAL AERIAL COAST PATROL COMMISSION Import- and magazine stories concerning women aviators, many illustratant grouping of over 30 letters concerning early affairs of the Na- ed, gathered by Aero Club of America president Henry Woodhouse
tional Aerial Coast Patrol Commission, headed by Adm. Richard from publications issued in the U.S., France, England, and elsePeary, which hoped to use civilian aircraft flown by experienced where. Also present are two original photos of female aviators.
and newly-licensed pilots to patrol the American coastline for en- Very good. These women were among the first feminists, pushing
emy vessels and submarines. The letters, about 40pp. 4to., date for women’s rights in a male-dominated field.
$100 - 150
from 1916-18 and almost all are on the organization’s letterhead
and are signed by Secretary Earl H. Smith. Topics include licensing 1272. EARLY AVIATION PHOTOGRAPHS - AIRCRAFT, TECHNIcivilian aviators, military officers to be used to staff the organiza- CAL SUBJECTS AND PERSONALITIES Excellent grouping of early
tion and possible candidates, raising funds to purchase aircraft, aviation-related photographs, abot fifty pieces, most 8” x 10”. The
aeronautics legislation, meetings with Peary, publicizing the cause, photos are almost all ca. 1910-1925 and captioned on the verso,
etc. Very good. In early 1916, Admiral Robert Peary became chair- with about half being original, the balance being commercial or
man of the National Aerial Coast Patrol Commission, a private or- news photos. Subjects includes views of Rolls Royce and other enganization created by the Aero Club of America. It advocated the gines, a “flying tobacco shop”, Navy pilot trainees, naval air staions,
use of aircraft in detecting warships and submarines off the U.S. flying boats, carrier Langley, early Yale fliers, Lawrence B. Sperry in
coast. Peary used his celebrity to promote the use of military and an aircraft, fleet aerial views, etc. Very good.
$300 - 400
naval aviation, which led directly to the formation of Naval Reserve
aerial coastal patrol units during the First World War. The Civil Air 1273. “SO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO FLY...” Wonderful
Patrol also resulted from Peary’s early revelation.
$300 - 400 grouping of serious...and not so serious...flight school letters and
advertisements from 1910 to about 1920. Included is: The Denine
1268. ROBERT PEARY LOBBIES FOR CIVILIAN AIR PATROLS Good Aircraft Co., The American School of Aviation (free classes if you
file of retained copies of letters concerning the effort by Adm. ROB- get drafted, “NO TEXT BOOKS...NO THEORY”), Academy of Applied
ERT PEARY (1856-1920) to establish civilian coastal patrols and to Aeronautics, Curtiss Aviation School (four letters), Collegiate Balmap air routes. All of the correspondence dates from 1916-20, and lon School, Eagles Aviation School, and more. Also present is a
includes retained copies of a statement made by Peary following magazine-type publication: “The Aeronautical Needs of the Army,
the announcement of the bill funding the patrols, a letter sent to Navy and Militia”, 24pp. ca. 1920, an Aero Club publication prothe admiral listing sympathetic military and government figures, moting military aeronatical training and civilian flight and related
reports on progress on airways and mapping, etc. a total of ten employment (two copies). Also present is the ca. 1935 Wester Colpages, plus an A.L.S. from Peary’s son thanking Woodhouse for lege of Aeronautics illustrated brochure: “Aviation and Its Future”.
a gift. Also included are approx. 48 telegrams, sender’s copies, About 25 pieces, very good.
$200 - 300
and typed telegram texts, almost all 1916-20, communications
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1274. EARLY AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIER AND RELATED AVIATION LETTERHEADS Great grouping of twenty letterheads, most illustrated, all ca. 1915-20. Most were sent to Henry
Woodhouse in his capacity as President of the Aero Club of America. Content varies, but generally all concern aviation including
displays at shows, product promotion, etc. Most are signed by secretaries, with the better exceptiones noted. Included is: L. Phillip
Billard (rare, signed by Billard), Earl’s Liberty Fliers, Loening Aeronautical (signed by Grover Loening), Illinois Aircraft Corp. (signed
by Horace B. Wild), Sturtevant Aeroplane Co., Thomas Brothers Engineers, Aerocruiser Corporation of America, Texas Airplane Manfacturing Co., Standard Aircraft Corp., Pittsburg Aircraft Co., Handley-Page, W. E. D. Stokes, Standard Aero Corp., Inter-State Airplane
Co., Erie Specialty Co., G. Elias & Bro., Hartzell Walnut Propeller
Co., Aircraft Engineering Corp., Wm. Deshler Warner (signed by
Warner), and General Rubber Co. Overall fine.
$200 - 300
1275. EARLY AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIER AND RELATED AVIATION LETTERHEADS Great grouping of twenty letterheads, most illustrated, all ca. 1915-20. Most were sent to
Henry Woodhouse in his capacity as President of the Aero Club of
America. Content varies, but generally all concern aviation including displays at shows, product promotion, etc. Most are signed
by secretaries, with the better exceptiones noted. Included is: L.
Phillip Billard (rare, signed by Billard), Sturtevant Airplane Co.,
Hasler Telegraph Works, Standard Aero Corp., Easter Aeroplane
Co., Wright-Martin Aircraft Co., Federal Aircraft and Motor Corp.,
Chicago Helicopters, Ltd., Farman Aircraft Corp., Aeronautical Retarding Gear, Inc., Sperry Gyroscope Co., Wittemann-Lewis Aircraft
Co., E. H. Phifer & Co., Rolls Royce Ltd., Sierra Aircraft Co., Gallaudet Aircraft Corp., Weaver Aircraft Co., Henry & Maurice Farman
Aeroplanes, Detroit Aviation Society, and the Aircraft Advertising
Agency, Inc. Very good.
$200 - 300
1280. AUGUSTUS POST (1873-1952) Pioneer aviator, editor, author, and lecturer on aeronautics. He started ballooning in 1900
and was one of the first group of heavier-than-air pilots after the
Wright brothers. Group of 12 signed items, includes nine “Pioneer
Awards” issued by the Aero Club of America, some being signed
samples, most signed in blank. Balance of group is comprised of
T.L.S.s, most on Aero Club letterhead, 1917-19, routine business
matters. Very good.
$150 - 200
1281. (EARLY TRANSATLANTIC AIRLINE STOCK PROSPECTUS)
Fascinating business proposal contained within the stock prospectus issued by O’Connor Transatlantic Airways, 8pp. legal folio, New
York, 1928. The proposal is built around U.S. Patent 1675988,
an eight-engine “push-pull” aircraft patented by founder John P.
O’Connor. The proposal also bears an artist’s impression of the
colossal aircraft on the first page. The company proposes to sell
800,000 shares of stock at $12.50 per share, and lays out its plans
within. The founders promise an aircraft capable of flying 3,000
miles with an eight ton capacity, all based on wind tunnel test of
a model and a few rather flimsy promises. A great read! Covers
detached, else very good.
$100 - 150
1282. 1919 TRAVELERS FLIGHT INSURANCE Interesting group of
13 original Travelers Insurance Company “Aviation Accident Ticket” insurance policies, 12 unissued, including Policy No. 1. These
policies, each 2pp. 6” x 12”, are dated May 6, 1919 and promise to
pay $5,000 against a $5.00 premium. Fine.
$200 - 300
1283. CUTLERY FROM THE
ZEPPELIN
“HINDENBURG”
Lot of two relics, one directly
attributed to the ill-fated zeppelin Hindenburg. Included
is a steel dinner fork, 8 1/4”
long, four tines, with the
logo of the Deutsche Zeppelin Redderei on the handle,
the second piece a matching
7 1/4” long soup spoon with
the same logo. Both pieces
bear the hallmark of silversmith Bruckmann. The fork
is accompanied by a 2002
handwritten letter of provenance by James E. Henley,
Jr., in part: “Received the fork
about 25 years ago from
my father Maj. James Edwin
Hendry. He was stationed in
the Marine Corps when the
Hindenburg crashed. He took
two forks off the Burg...”.
Very good.
$3,000 - 4,000
1276. EARLY AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER, SUPPLIER AND RELATED AVIATION LETTERHEADS Great grouping of twenty letterheads, most illustrated, all ca. 1915-20. Most were sent to Henry
Woodhouse in his capacity as President of the Aero Club of America. Content varies, but generally all concern aviation including
displays at shows, product promotion, etc. Most are signed by secretaries, with the better exceptiones noted. Included is: L. Phillip
Billard, Corbin’s Exhibition Co., Gallaudet Co., Bristol Aeroplane
Co., Service Aviation Training & Transport Co., Kemp Machine
Works, Rolls Royce (U.S.), Ltd., Southern Aircraft Co. (2), Grand
Rapids Gas Engine, Chicago Aero Works, Aircraft Engineering
Corp., Canadian Aeroplanes Ltd., Aeromarine Plane & Motor Co.,
Sterling Engine Co., Panhandle Aerial Service, Chicago Aero Works,
The Gyro Motor Co. (signed by Edgar Berliner), Nebraska Aircraft
Corp., and Pomilio Brothers Corp. (signed by Ernesto Pomilio). Generally very good.
$200 - 300
1277. EARLY AVIATION MAGAZINES Good lot includes 13 copies
of “Aerial Age”, all 1918-20, one copy of the “Aero Club of America Bulletin”, and a T.L.S. on “Aerial Age” letterhead, 1912. Some
excellent content includes military and civilian aernonautical news,
photographs, technical specifications, air races and competitions.
etc. A few copies lacking covers, overall very good.
$200 - 300
1278. EARLY AVIATION PERIODICALS Eight copies of “Flying”
magazine, all pre-1920, filled with early photographs and articles
concerning, for the most part, military aviation; four issues of
the “Bulletin de la Federation Aeronautique Internationale”, Paris,
1921-25; “Notice to Aviators”, U.S. Hydrographic Office, 1922 (7) to
1935 (seven additional); “The Aviationist”, ca. 1928; “The Aeronautical Journal”, British, 1922; “Le Parachute”, Paris, 1919, three issues; and four Puget Sound military aircraft worker’s newspapers,
1919.
$200 - 300
1279. “AERO-ADS” Lot of seven illustrated letterheads, about half
being 4pp., all quarto ca. 1931, bearing illustrations pitching “Aero-Ads...Display Advertising on Dirigible Balloons, Kite Balloons, Aroplanes and Air Streamers...”. The four-page letterheads have advertising within promoting the new airfield at Atlantic City and the city’s
attractions. Some letterheads have been used. Very good.$100 - 150
1284. DURALUMIN “ZEPPELIN” BOWL Large Duralumin
bowl, 11 1/8” diameter, a fluted design stamped “ZEPPELIN” on tghe bottom beneath
an image of such an airship,
along with the number “136”.
The aluminum has been coated with a light yellow finish.
Duralumin was an expensive
aluminum alloyrarely used
but for the construction of
zeppelin airframes. Often
when a zeppelin crashed, its
airframe would be recycled
into tableware sold to patriotic Germans, and in this instance that is
likely the case. Very good.
$300 - 400
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1285. GERMAN ZEPPELIN BOWL Ornate German porcelain bowl
plates, 9 1/2” x 9 1/4” x 2 1/4” deep, ca 1936-1937. The ivory-colored bowl bears a gold decorative rim, the logo of “Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei” who owned and operated the Hindenburg and Graf
Zeppelin, and the monogram “WB”. The bottom bears the name
of maker “Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co.”. Identical to the tableware
used onboard the last great airships, this may have been china
made for the Wronsky Family in Berlin. Martin Wronsky (18771946) was a German aviation pioneer, co-founder of International
Air Traffic Association, founding director of Lufthansa, and on the
board of Zeppelin-Reederei. He was a close contact of Hermann
Goering, despite his Jewish family roots. Fine.
$400 - 500
of five items, includes Kohl’s bold signature on a card, a German 1
3/8” silver medallion commemorating the flight and picturing Koln,
Von Hunefeld, and their plane flying over the ocean; one used and
one unused ticked to the reviewing stand at City Hall, New York,
Apr. 25, 1928 for the city’s celebration of the fliers’ arrival days
after their landing, and a printed flyer from the German-American
Conference, May 12, 1929 describing a sporting field day honoring
the deceased von Hunefeld. Very good.
$100 - 150
1286. GERMAN ZEPPELIN DESSERT PLATE Scarce dessert plate
from the “Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei”, the firm which owned and
operated the airships Hindenburg and Graf Zeppelin and on one of
which such airships this plate may have flown. The 9 1/4” porcelain
plate bears ornate gold and blue triom about the rim, with the logo
of the firm displaying a zeppelin and globe very prominent. The
plate, made ca. 1936-1937 by Heinrich & Co., Bavaria, bears their
maker’s mark on the reverse with red lettering: “Heinrich-Elfenbein-Porzellan Eigentum Der Deutschen Zeppelin-Reederei” (“Property
of the German Zeppelin Shipping Company”). Fine.
$500 - 700
1295. HUGO ECKENER (1868 - 1954) German engineer and aviator, president of the Zeppelin Company who built the Graf Zeppelin
which successfully circled the earth, but whose later project The
Hindenburg airship burst into flames killing 34 people. Excellent
S.P. “Dr. Eckner”, 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” b/w, a half-length profile nicely
signed with excellent contrast. Fine.
$200 - 300
1287. ZEPPELIN GIFT SAFETY RAZOR Steel safety razor presented to a passenger on a zeppelin airship voyage, 3 1/4” long with
maker’s original tag, set in the original fitted box. Much the wasy
first class airline passengers today receive travel accessories on
long overseas flights, passengers aboard zeppelin flights were
also given amenities, with the men being gifted a comb, a small
portable mirror, and a Durex safety razor in a small red box that
had compartments for two different Solingen razor blades (not
present). The box bears the logo of the Deutsche Zeppelin Rederi,
the zeppelins’ managing firm, which incorporated a National Eagle
perched upon a globe with a swastika below. Some oxidation to the
finish, else very good.
$300 - 400
1288. ORVILLE WRIGHT (1871 - 1948) American inventor and a pioneer of flight, Wright, with his brother Wilbur, made the first succesful flight of a motor-driven airplane. Partly-printed D.S. “Orville
Wright”, 8 1/2” x 3”, a check drawing on the Winters National Bank
and Trust Co., June 13, 1941, making a $60.96 payment to Mabel
Beck, the Wright Brothers’ secretary. Punch cancel barely affects
first letter in signature, else fine. Sold with a 1928 first day cover
honoring the National Civil Aeronatics Conference and picturing a
Wright Flyer.
$500 - 600
1289. SAMUEL P. LANGLEY (1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually succeeded in inventing such a machine which
flew over the Potomac for 3,000 feet. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo. on St. Botolph
Club letterhead, Boston, Dec. 25, [n.y.] to Mrs Michaelis writing
that he is “...a little unwell and if I should not be able to be with you
by 6 tonight do not wait a minute for me...”. One horizontal fold,
else very good.
$200 - 300
1290. ALEXANDER P. DE SEVERSKY (1894 - 1974) American aviator and aeronatical engineer, founder of Republic Aircraft and maker of the P-47. Vintage S.P., 8” x 10” sepia, a ca. 1940 print made
by De Seversky Aircraft showing him in uniform, signed at bottom,
sold with a 4pp. company autobiography issued at the same time.
Very good.
$100 - 150
1291. ALEXANDER P. DE SEVERSKY Signed book, his “Air Power:
Key to Survival” (New York: Simon and Schuster), 1950. First edition. 376pp. 8vo., inscribed and signed on the front flyleaf, Sep.
11, 1950. Very good.
$100 - 150
1294. HERMANN KOHL Rare S.P. 4” x 6” sepia printed (7” x 9”
overall), shows Kohl in head and shoulders, boldly signed beneath.
Scattered foxing, very good.
$75 - 100
1296. IGOR SIKORSKY (1889 - 1972) American aeronautical engineer and inventor of the first helicopter and multi-engined plane.
First day postal cover honoring the six-cent air mail stamped envelope, 1950, signed across the face. Very good.
$75 - 100
1297. ROSCOE TURNER (1895 - 1970) American aviator who set
many speed, endurance and distance records. Fine grouping includes two T.L.S.s on Richmond Air Junction Association letterhead, each 1p. 4to., 1927, to Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club
of America. Turner thanks his friend for a loan, adding: “...they
think they are going to hold me down, but they can all go to Hell
for I have never been held down and I do love to fight...protect
me especially regarding Selvage, as I am trying to keep his good
will...”. Included are four original photos of Turner, three being 8”
x 10” beside his aircraft, along with a sheet of his “Flying Circus”
letterhead. Very good.
$150 - 200
1298. ROBERT GLENDINNING (1867 - 1936) American aviator
and military officer, commander of the American air force in Italy
during World War I, founder of the Philadelphia School of Aviation.
Lot of three T.L.S.s on Philadelphia School of Aviation letterhead,
3pp. total, Essington, 1916 to the Aero Club of America discussing
a flying exhibition, circulars, returning photos, etc. Very good.
$100 - 150
1299. SAMUEL P. LANGLEY (1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually succeeded in inventing such a machine which
flew over the Potomac for 3,000 feet. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [Boston],
Mar. 30, 1902, to the wife of Otho Michaelis. Michaelis was a US
Army Signal Corps officer attached to Langley’s 1881 expedition to
Mount Whitney, and a close personal friend. In part: “...Your letter
makes this a happier Easter for me. I am getting old enough to
feel the need of affection, and to value that of your children. It is
as near happiness as I come...”. With original holograph envelope,
very good.
$200 - 300
1300. UMBERTO NOBILE Fine content A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Rome, April,
1929 thanking a supporter following the crash of the Italia. In part:
“...In my adversity, still I have friends...they are true friends. You
are one of them...It is always a pleasure to discover that there
are gentlemen who say the truth...I am glad for what Lundburgh
[sic, Lindbergh] said...”. On May 25, 1928 the airship Italia, commanded by Nobile, crashed onto the pack ice on the eastern part
of Svalbard. Of the 16 men in the crew, ten were thrown onto the
ice as the gondola was smashed; the remaining six crewmen were
trapped in the buoyant superstructure as it ascended skyward and
their fate is unknown. Nobile was wrongfully blamed for the disaster by the fascist press and fought the accusations for the rest of
his life.
$200 - 300
1292. EDMUND RUMPLER (1872 - 1940) was an Austrian automobile and aircraft designer, first aircraft manufacturer in Germany,
also designed the Tropfenwagen. A Jew, he was jailed by the Nazis
and his businesses ruined. Rare S.P., 8” x 5” b/w, a seated pose 1301. WALTER MITTELHOLZER (1894 - 1937) Swiss aviation piosigned and dated in Berlin, 1938. Fine.
$100 - 150 neer, he made the first North-South flight across Africa, and was
the founder of Swissair. Rare S.P., 5” x 3 1/2” b/w, a seated pose
1293. HERMANN KOHL (1888 - 1938) German aviation pioneer apparently in a camp in Africa, boldly signed. Mounted.$200 - 300
and pilot of the first transatlantic flight from East to West. Good lot
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1302. APOLLO 15 FLAG FLOWN TO THE MOON An superb and increasingly rare item, an American flag flown to the moon with
rock-solid provenance. The 6” x 4” flag is affixed to a 9 1/2” x 11 1/2” partly-printed sheet reading in part: “This flag was flown aboard
the first extended scientific exploration of the Moon APOLLO 15 July 26 - August 7, 1971”. Beneath their respective printed names, the
sheet has been authentically signed by astronauts DAVE SCOTT, AL WORDEN and JIM IRWIN. An Apollo 15 crew patch at bottom completes the display. This display is matted with an A.L.S. by JIM IRWIN on NASA Manned Spacecraft letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, Aug.
14, 1971 to a lady. A week after the flight, Irwin writes, in part: “...Hope you enjoyed the show! I had the pleasure of carrying your flag
to the moon and back. This will authenticate that the enclosed flag flew to the moon aboard Apollo 15...”. The bottom of the letter has
been adorned with a magazine image of the lift-off of a Saturn V rocket - it may or may not be affixed to Irwin’s letter. Both the display
and the Irwin letter are matted and set into a period frame. As Irwin walked on the surface of the moon, this flag may very well have
accompanied him there aboard the LEM as well.
$4,000 - 5,000
1303. NASA “NEW NINE” SIGNED PHOTO Exceptional signed photo signed by “The New Nine”, 10”
x 8” b/w, picturing the newly-selected astronauts
and signed by each across his image, including:
EDWARD H. WHITE II, NEIL ARMSTRONG, JOHN
YOUNG, CHARLES CONRAD, JR., FRANK BORMAN,
ELLIOT SEE, JAMES A. MCDIVITT, JAMES LOVELL,
and THOMAS STAFFORD. As the astronauts’ suits are
dark, contrast on most is fair at best, otherwise condition on this very rare signed photo is fine. “The New
Nine” was the second group of astronauts selected by
NASA and announced on September 17, 1962. The
group was required to augment the original Mercury
7 with the announcement of the Gemini program and
leading to the Apollo program. While the “Original 7”
had been selected to accomplish the simpler task of
orbital flight, the new challenges of rendezvous and
lunar landing led to the selection of candidates with
advanced engineering degrees (for four of the “New
Nine”) as well as test pilot experience. $2,000 - 3,000
1304. JOHN GLENN (b. 1921) American astronaut,
the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20,
1962 and also became the oldest man to travel in
space. Important lot of two early signed items sent
by Glenn to an admirer, includes a T.L.S. “J. H. Glenn,
Jr.” on NASA letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, Oct. 1,
1963 sending a signed photograph (not present) and
a: “signed statement regarding space exploration for your museum display”. Also present is Glenn’s promised statement, 1p. 4to., signed
in the same manner. In part: “...This is probably the greatest exploration that man has ever attempted...research and exploration usuaully
pay off far more in the future than we can ever foresee...With this being one of the greatest efforst at exploration ever attempted, it is
probably safe to assume some of the greatest eventual benefits...”. Both letter and statement are fine.
$600 - 800
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1305. JOHN GLENN Extraordinary content T.L.S. “J. H. Glenn, Jr.”
on NASA letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, Jan. 15, 1964 to a museum owner. In part: “...The program to explore the moon would be
worthwhile even if there were no such place as Russia. This is a
tremendous exploration, probably the greatest that man has ever
attempted...research and exploration usually pay off far more in the
future than we can ever foresee...We have no more idea what we will
encounter than did Columbus...With this being one of the greatest
efforts at exploration ever attempted, it is probably safe to assume
some of the greatest eventual benefits...”. Fine.
$700 - 900
1307. BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the
Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong.
Check signed with his original legal name “Edwin E. Aldrin Jr” and
imprinted with both “Buzz” and “Edwin” first names, Los Angeles,
Apr. 24, 1979, makes a $95.00 payment to an individual. Fine. In
1988 Aldrin legally changed his name - it’s claimed he detested the
name “Edwin”.
$100 - 150
1308. BUZZ ALDRIN First day postal cover picturing the crew of
Apollo 11, boldly signed “Buzz Aldrin”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1309. BUZZ ALDRIN SIGNED APOLLO 11 MOON PLAQUE EDWIN
A. “BUZZ” ALDRIN A fine souvenir, a 10” x 12” wooden plaque with
a brass facsimile of the Apollo 11 lunar plaque which was affixed to
the Lunar Excusion Module, reading: “HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET
EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON LULY 1969, A.D. WE CAME
IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND”, with facsimile signature of Richard M.
Nixon and the three astronauts on the flight, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Aldrin. Also signed on the plaque in black marker
by Aldrin at right. Fine condition.
$150 - 200
1310. FRANK BORMAN (b. 1928) American astronaut who served in
the Gemini and Apollo programs. T.L.S. on Eastern letterhead, 1p. 4to.,
Miami, Mar. 11, 1985 to Max Lowenherz explaining that discounts for
Eastern shareholders are no longer allowed. Fine.
$75 - 100
1311. VANCE BRAND (b. 1931) American astronaut, pilot of the
ASTP, commander of three early shuttle missions. Lot of two signed
items, includes a T.L.S. on NASA letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, Dec.
7, 1979: “...there will nopt be a way to rescue American Astronauts
in space until a second space shuttle rolls off the production line...
if a shuttle becomes disabled the second shuttle can be launched to
rescue crewmen...by means of a space walk or through a docking
tunnel...”. Sold with a NASA S.P., 8” x 10” color. Fine.
$100 - 150
1306. RUSSIAN SPACE GEN. ANDREI GRIGORYEVICH KARAS AUTOGRAPH AND RELIC GROUPING ANDREI GRIGORYEVICH KARAS
(1818-1979) Soviet Air Force general who distinguished himself in
World War II as commander of an artillery corps, later served as the
first Commander of the Russian Space Troops from 1964-1979. The
“Medal of General Karas” is issued by the Russian Space Troops in
his honor. A fine collection of important items presented to Karas
and obtained from his estate, includes: hardcover book “Conquering
in Space”, in Russian, printed in Moscow in 1972, inscribed on the
reverse of the front flyleaf: “To General Lieutenant Comrade Karas
Andre Grigoryevich, with respect from pilots-cosmonauts of the
USSR, 1973” and signed underneath by 13 cosmonauts including
VALENTINA TERESHKOVA, ANDRIAN NIKOLAYEV, PAVEL POPOVICH,
ALEXEI LEONEV, GEORGI BEREGEVOI, VALERY BYKOVSKY, ANATOLY
FILIPCHENKO, VIKTOR GORBATKO, GEORGI SHONIN and VLADIMIR
STATALOV; a 19” tall, attractive hand-painted porcelain vase illustrating the history of Karas’ service from artillery officer to general of the Soviet Air Forces and commander of the Space Troops. It
bears a portrait of Karas, painted images of satellites, rockets, missile trucks, an artillery cannon, and the Apollo-Soyuz mission, along
with a presentation that reads (translated): “To respected Andrey
Grigoryevich on the day of his jubilee from the personnel”. This vase
most likely originates from the staff of the Baikonur Cosmodrome;
two presentation medals honoring Karas’ birthday, one presented
by the Scientific Research Institute in 1978; hand-made and painted
papier mache box made in the well-known artistic village of Palekh,
8 1/2” x 5” x 3 1/2” with a color image of a horse-drawn sleigh on
top of the lid (chipped at one corner), inscribed on the inside of the
lid (translated): “To General Lieutenant Karas Andrey Grigoryevich
on the day of his 50th birthday, with respect from the family of
Gorbunovs, September 27, 1968”, and two other hardcover books,
one signed and inscribed by cosmonaut PAVEL POPOVICH in 1963,
the other signed and inscribed by the author Rebrov.In overall fine
condition. A superb collection of relics from the man considered the
“founder of Soviet space troops”.
$1,000 - 1,500
1312. VANCE BRAND Fine content T.L.S. “Vance D. Brand” on NASA
letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Houston, Oct. 4, 1966. Brand extensively discusses the benefits of the space program, citing an improved understanding of the origin of life on earth and of the universe, the
use of space technology on earth, prediction of natural disasters,
improvement of America’s ability to perform research and engineering projects, creation of jobs, etc. and concludes: “America has the
capability to lead the world in the greatest of all adventures...”. Fine,
with an autopen-signed photo.
$100 - 150
1313. JOHN S. BULL (1934 - 2008) American astronaut chosen as
a back-up Apollo 8 crewman, resigned due to medical issues which
ultimately resulted in his death. Rare T.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], July 2,
1969, in part: “...the U.S. Manned Space Program is Man’s Greatest
Search for potentially significant knowledge of his environment...For
the first time, the two plantary bodies will be affected by biological
evolutionary forces outside of their past history...[There] has never been a source of common human endeavor more likely to bring
about international communication, cooperation and understanding
than the exploration of space...”. Fine.
$150 - 200
1314. NO LOT
1315. SCOTT CARPENTER Fine S.P., 10” x 8” b/w, a vintage NASA
photo of Carpenter in civilian garb, boldly signed. Very light showthrough of glue from verso. Sold with two period NASA publications
celebrating Carpenter and his flight.
$100 - 150
1316. SCOTT CARPENTER Fine, early S.P. “M. Scott Carpenter”, 10”
x 8” b/w, a newspaper photograph showing his lift-off on May 24,
1962 boldly signed. Fine.
$100 - 150
1317. GENE CERNAN (b. 1934) American astronaut, flew on Gemini
IX, Apollo 10 and commanded Apollo 17, becoming the last man to
walk on the moon. S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, a photo of Cernan with fellow
astronaut Thomas Stafford following the recovery of their Gemini IX
capsule, boldly signed by Cernan with a Stafford autopen signature.
Fine.
$75 - 100
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1318. MICHAEL COLLINS (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command
Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. Bold inscription and signature on a newspaper-credited 8” x 10” b/w photo given to noted
collector Rev. Cornelius Greenway. Inscription lightly brushed, else
fine.
$200 - 300
1331. EDWARD J. DWIGHT (b. 1933) The first African-American
chosen to undertake astronaut training, his complaints to the press
about racial discrimination angered Lyndon Johnson, leading to his
transfer out of the program. Rare, early S.P., 8” x 10” b/w, a pose
with helmet beside a training jet, with a clipping announcing his
selection by NASA.
$100 - 150
1319. MICHAEL COLLINS I.S.P. taken from the pilot’s window of
GEMINI X, 8” x 10” b/w, inscribed and signed by Collins who adds 1332. RONALD EVANS (1933 - 1990) American astronaut, Comthe name of the mission, with a secretarial signature (possibly by mand Module pilot on the Apollo 17 mission. Fine content T.L.S. on
Collins?) of John Young. Very good.
$100 - 150 NASA letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, Feb. 27, 1967. In part: “...Our
country must continue its quest for further advancement in both the
1320. MICHAEL COLLINS Pair of color photos cropped from a Na- exploration of space and the roll-off of this exploration...the greattional Geographic magazine, 6 1/2” x 3 3/4” overall, each inscribed est effect on the most people will come from technological advanceand signed by Collins with only fair contrast. Fine.
$200 - 300 ments...”. Fine.
$200 - 300
1321. CHARLES CONRAD, JR. (1930 - 1999) American astronaut 1333. ROBERT R. GILRUTH (1913 - 2000) American aviation and
who served as pilot on two Gemini missions and commanded the space pioneer, noted for being the first director of NASA’s Manned
Apollo 12 flight. Early fine content T.L.S. on NASA letterhead, 1p. Spacecraft Center. Official NASA photo, 8” x 10” b/w, signed at left
4to., Houston, Oct. 29, 1963, in part: “...History records the bene- adding title: “Director Project Mercury”. Very good.
$100 - 150
fits to mankind because of our explorations on earth...The succesful
orbital flights have opened the door to explorations outside the con- 1334. JOHN GLENN First day postal cover honoring Glenn’s famous
fines of earth. The mind can only guess at a small fraction of the flight, postmarked at Cape Canaveral on Feb. 20, 1962 and bearing
benefits to mankind that will come...”. Fine.
$250 - 350 a bold, contemporaneous signature: “J. H. Glenn, Jr.”. Fine. With two
additional covers.
$75 - 100
1322. GORDON COOPER (b. 1927) American astronaut, a member
of the original seven Mercury astronauts, commander of Gemini 5. 1335. JOHN GLENN Vintage S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a period news photo
Excellent, early I.S.P. “Leroy B. Cooper, Jr.”, 8” x 10” b/w, a newspa- showing the lift-off of Friendship 7 on Feb. 20, 1962, boldly signed:
per wire photo showing Cooper standing beside the American flag “J. H. Glenn, Jr.”. Fine.
$150 - 200
and a mock-up of a Mercury capsule. Also included are two additional photos, one signed by his mother HATTIE COOPER and grand- 1336. JOHN GLENN Vintage S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a period news photo
mother ORENA HERD, with a second photo signed by his wife and showing his capsule after having been hauled aboard the recovery
two daughters. Fine condition.
$150 - 200 vessel USS NOA, boldly signed: “J. H. Glenn, Jr.”. Fine. $150 - 200
1323. GORDON COOPER Early S.P., 8” x 10” color, a NASA photo 1337. JOHN GLENN Excellent vintage-signed photo “J. H. Glenn, Jr.”,
signed in blue ballpoint, ca. 1965. Very light crease, else very 8” x 10” b/w, a news photo showing Glenn’s Friendship 7 capsule
good.
$100 - 150 bobbing upon the ocean before its recovery, boldly signed. Sold
with: two additional wire photos, each 8” x 10” b/w, one showing
1324. GORDON COOPER Great S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, shows a riot of tick- both of his parents, JOHN GLENN, SR. and CLARA GLENN, signed
er tape and confetti as Gordon Cooper passes beneath an American by both and dated Feb. 20, 1962, and a photo of SIR HARRY HOWflag during a ticker tape parade given in his honor in New York on May ARD, Lord High Mayor of Perth who ordered civilians to turn on their
22, 1963. He signs in blue ink just in front of the car’s hood, adding lights to help Glenn get his bearings, with a 1969 Apollo 11 postal
the date (two days later): “May 24, 1963”. A news photo, it is signed by cover boldly signed by John Glenn. Four signed items. $200 - 300
the photographer on verso. Pencil note in margin, else fine.$100 - 150
1338. JOHN GLENN Lot of two signed items, includes a fine vintage
1325. ROBERT CRIPPEN (b. 1937) American astronaut, pilot of the signature “J. A. Glenn, Jr.” boldly penned on a small embossed card
first space shuttle mission. I.S.P. 8” x 10” color, boldly inscribed and bearing a “Project Mercury” postage stamp, along with a commemsigned. Fine.
$75 - 100 orative postal cover canceled at Cape Canaveral on the day of his
flight, Feb. 20, 1962, bearing teh same stamp and images of Glenn
1326. WALTER CUNNINGHAM (b. 1932) American astronaut who and his lift-off, signed later in life. Two pieces, fine.
$100 - 150
participated in the flight of Apollo 7. Early T.L.S. on NASA letterhead,
1p. 4to., Houston, Feb. 17, 1967 expressing regret that collector 1339. D. BRAINERD HOLMES (1921 - 2013) American engineer and
Rev. Cornelius Greenway was obliged to purchase a photo: “...since business executive, director of NASA’s manned space flight proNASA has so many availabe on request...”. Fine.
$100 - 150 gram from 1961 to 1963, when John Glenn his famous flight. Early
S.P.10” x 8” b/w, a photo setting forth NASA’s impression of a lunar
1327. WALTER CUNNINGHAM Great early S.P., a 10” x 8” b/w, a landing vehicle ca. 1962, signed adding his full title and dating his
credited newspaper photo showing the astronaut in flight suit in an signature “24 August 1962”. Very good.
$100 - 150
outddor shot in rocky terrain. Fine.
$100 - 150
1340. CHRISTOPHER KRAFT First NASA flight director who headed
1328. WALTER CUNNINGHAM Fine contenty T.L.S. on NASA letter- operations from the Mercury missions that first sent Americans into
head, 1p. 4to., Houston, Mar. 9, 1964. In part: “...the present space space, through the Gemini and Apollo missions. I.S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, a
program...places the United States and the World on the verge of newspaper photo of Kraft pointing a pen at Bermuda, inscribed and
what I believe to be one of the most exciting and challenging tasks in signed adding his title: “Mercury Flight Director”. Fine. $100 - 150
history...the eventual effects of such a program are just as incredulous...as the ultimate application of the wheel would have seemed to 1341. JACK LOUSMA (b. 1936) American astronaut who flew on the
the first man who used a round stone to ease a burdensome task...”. Gemini 7 and Apollo 8 missions. Fine content T.L.S. on NASA letterFine.
$200 - 300 head, 1p. 4to., Houston, ca. 1967. Lousma sets forth the benefits of
space exploration, citing improvements in global communications,
weather analysis, and in products and processes. He also stresses
the advances in team work. He closes: “...In the future, space ex1329. NO LOT
ploration will...enhance our national security...We will learn how to
utilize and control our earth’s resources...lead us to a better understanding of our own planet...”. Much more. Fine.
$150 - 200
1330. CHARLES DUKE Superb S.P. 10” x 8” color, a fantastic shot
of Duke on the moon saluting the camera, boldly inscribed at top in 1342. JACK LOUSMA S.P. 10” x 8” color, a NASA photo showing him
silver ink: “Location location location Charlie Duke Apollo 16”. Very in flight suit, boldly signed. Fine.
$60 - 80
fine.
$75 - 100
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1343. JAMES MCDIVITT (b. 1929) American astronaut who flew on Houston, Oct. 10, 1963,in part: “...The space program is a major
the Apollo 9 mission. Early S.P. 8” x 10” color, a NASA image signed research and development effort which I believe will be of immense
in black ink. Fine.
$100 - 150 benefit...A good example of a similar scientific research program...is
the study of nuclear physics...it will require the efforts and support
1344. EDGAR MITCHELL (b. 1930) American astronaut who took of many, many people...”. Fine.
$150 - 200
part in the Apollo 14 mission in which the uplands region north
of the Fra Mauro crater on the Moon was explored by Mitchell and 1355. ALAN SHEPARD (1923 - 1998) American astronaut, a memCommander Alan B. Shepard, Jr. Fine S.P. 8” x 10” color, shows the ber of the Mercury team and the first American in space. Exceptionliftoff of Apollo 14, boldly signed in black: “Liftoff of Apollo 14 Jan- al pre-flight S.P., 8” x 10” b/w, a NASA photo of Shepard smiling
uary 31, 1971 Edgar Mitchell”. Fine.
$75 - 100 broadly, signed in blue ballpoint: “Alan B. Shepard Mercury Astronaut 3/27/61”. Shepared used a fine-nibbed pen to sign. Very good.
1345. EDGAR MITCHELL Fine content early T.L.S. on NASA letter- Five weeks later, Shepard flew the Freedom 7 mission. $200 - 300
head, 1p. 4to., Houston, Feb. 3, 1969. In part: “...I find it fruitless to
speculate on the precise nature of the benefits which mankind will 1356. ALAN SHEPARD Exceptional pre-flight S.P., 8” x 10” b/w, a
derive from manned space flight...many applications of space tech- news agency photo of Shepard seated in a contoured mock-up of his
nology are already in use...The attainment of knowledge through flight chair, inscribed in blue ballpoint to collector Cornelius Greenexploration -- through research -- has always brought benefits...This way, March 27, 1961. Shepared used a fine-nibbed pen to sign. A
is no less true with manned space exploration...”. Fine. $200 - 300 crease at one corner, else very good. Five weeks later, Shepard flew
the Freedom 7 mission.
$150 - 200
1346. HERMANN OBERTH (1894 - 1989) German rocket pioneer
who aided in the development of the V1 and V2, later brought to 1357. DEKE SLAYTON (1924 - 1993) American astronaut and a parAmerica by Von Braun. Signature on the face of a 1967 postal cover ticipant in the Apollo program. Rare I.S.P. 8” x 10” color, inscribed to
honoring “Space Achievements”. Very good.
$60 - 80 noted collector Rev. Cornelius Greenway and signing his full, proper name: “Donald K. Slayton”. Some surface wear at left, else very
1347. ELLISON ONIZUKA American astronaut killed in the fiery ex- good.
$200 - 300
plosion of the Challenger Shuttle on January 28, 1986. I.S.P. 8” x
10” color, an official NASA image boldly inscribed and signed, 1978. 1358. THOMAS H. STAFFORD (b. 1930) American astronaut who
Fine.
$200 - 300 participated in the Apollo X mission. Fine content T.L.S. on NASA
letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, Oct. 29, 1963, in part: “...The Apol1348. JUDITH A. RESNICK (1949-1986) One of the group of thir- lo program is the greatest peacetime undertaking in the history of
ty-five astronaut candidates selected in January 1978, died in the man.It will advance our knoiwledge in all basic scientific fields and
Space Shuttle Challenger explosion during the launch of the mission will help us understand more about the origin of the universe...”.
in January 1986. S.P. 10” x 8” color, a crew-signed photo from STS- Fine.
$150 - 200
41D, the first flight of the Shuttle Discovery, boldly signed by all.
Fine.
$200 - 300 1359. THOMAS H. STAFFORD T.Ms.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p., ca. 1971], an
excerpt from an article “Apollo 10” which appeared in Life magazine
1349. SALLY RIDE (1951 - 2012) American astronaut, the first describing the docking of “Snoopy” and “Charlie Brown”. Very good.
American woman in space. Official NASA photo, 8” x 10” color, a $75 - 100
chest, up pose boldly signed in black ink. Fine.
$100 - 150
1360. THOMAS H. STAFFORD S.P. 8” x 10” b/w color, an official
1350. BERNARD SCHREIVER (1910 - 2005) U.S Air Force general NASA image boldly signed. Fine.
$75 - 100
who played a major role in the U.S. Air Force programs for space and
ballistic missile research. Lot of two signed photos, each 8” x 10” 1361. ROBERT M. WHITE (1924 - 2010) The first “wing” American
b/w, 1958-59 news wire photos showing a model of the Atlas rocket astronaut, flying the X-15 to a height of 58.7 miles on July 17, 1962.
used in Project Score which relayed Eisenhower’s 1958 Christmas S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, shows him greeting his son following his famous
messag, with the second photo showing the first American ICBM flight, signed adding rank as major, additionally signed by his son
recovered nose cone. Very good.
$75 - 100 “Gregory”. Also present are 12 candid 8” x 10” photos, also showing
pre-and-post flight scenes, domestic images, etc. Fine. $100 - 150
1351. WALTER SCHIRRA AND FAMILY Great, early grouping of
signed photos, includes a signed 8” x 10” news photo of Schirra 1362. NO LOT
signing “Walter M. Schirra Jr.” and adding the symbol fo rthe Mercury program, sold with two additional 8” x 10” signed photos, 1363. JOHN YOUNG Fine content, early T.L.S. on NASA letterhead,
one signed by his wife and son and dated Oct. 3, 1962, the second 1p. 4to., Houston, Oct. 29, 1963. In part: “...I’d venture to say no one
signed by his mother and father. Fine.
$100 - 150 here can accurately estimate the advantages and benefits that the
developed capability of a small facet -- a manNed escape velocity, for
1352. WALTER SCHIRRA (1923 - 2007) American astronaut, the example -- will bring us...”. Fine.
$500 - 700
only astronaut to fly all three types of manned spacecraft. Vintage
signed photo (with photo credit on verso), 8” x 10” b/w, shows Schir- 1364. ASTRONAUT-SIGNED QUOTATIONS Lot of three quotations
ra exiting his Mercury capsule after having been hoisted aboard the on cards signed by astronauts or test pilots, includes BUZZ ALDRIN:
USS KEARSARGE following his six orbits. Fine.
$75 - 100 “No dream is too high for those with their eyes in the sky”; ALAN
SHEPARD: “Space is fantastic!”, and a typed quote from CHUCK
1353. RUSSELL L. SCHWEICKART (b. 1935) American astronaut who YEAGER: “You feed off fear as if it’s a high energy candy bar. It
made first manned test of L.E.M. during the Apollo 9 mission. Fine keeps you alert and focused>”. Fine.
$200 - 300
content early T.L.S. on NASA letterhead, 1p. 4to., Houston, May 18,
1365.
GEMINI
11
Gemini
11
commeorative
postal
cover
canceled at
1970 to a man representing the “space Age Museum”. In part: “...our
Patrick
AFB,
Sep.
12,
1966,
signed
on
the
face
by
CHARLES
CONprogram of space exploration makes two important contribution to
our life on this planet...it has given us a new view of this small, beauti- RAD, JR. and by RICHARD GORDON. Very good. Sold with an unreful blue planet on which we all live...this new view will change the way lated postal cover canceled at Cape Canaveral, Mar. 24, 1979 honorman relates to both his environment and to his fellow man...has given ing the Shuttle Columbia, signed by chase plane pilot and astronaut
$150 - 200
us a new vision of the realm of exploration...no outward boundary... DONALD “DEKE” SLAYTON. Two pieces.
an ever-expanding goal for which men can strive...”. Fine. $150 - 200 1366. GEMINI 11 Excellent S.P., 10” x 9” b/w, a newspaper-credited
1354. ELLIOT M. SEE (1927 - 1966) American astronaut, selected
in the second group of astronauts. Killed in 1966 in a NASA trainer
jet crash in St. Louis while training for what would have been his
first space flight, Gemini 9. T.L.S. on NASA letterhead,. 1p. 4to.,
photo showing RICHARD F. GORDON making a tethered walk outside the capsule, also signed by CHARLES CONRAD, JR. who adds:
“Ride ‘em, Cowboys”. Corners and center of top margin wrinkled, very
good.
$200 - 300
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1367. GEMINI 12 Excellent crew-signed photo, an 8” x 10” b/w newspaper-credited image of the last Gemini capsule’s splashdown, signed
in the left margin by JAMES LOVELL who adds: “GT-12 Tuesday November 15 1966 2:21 PM”, also signed by fellow crewman BUZZ ALDRIN. Paper clip indents at top, else near fine.
$400 - 500
1368. RESCUE OF SCOTT CARPENTER/AURORA 7 Rare S.P. 8” x 10”
b/w, a newspaper photo showing 41st Air Rescue Squadron scuba divers JOHN F. HEITSCH and RAY E. MCCLURE atop a New York hotel
on May 28, 1962, four days after rescuing astronaut Scott Carpenter.
Both sign in blue ink adding their squadron and the date of the rescue.
Carpenter landed 250 miles off course, and these divers were deployed
to intercept his life raft. Fine.
$75 - 100
1369. ASTRONAUTS Lot of six items signed by American astronauts,
includes first day covers signed by EDWARD MITCHELL and PAUL
WEITZ, signed photos of WILLIAM LENOIR, BOB OVERMYER and JOSEPH P. ALLEN, and a copy of the Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, signed by BILL POGUE. Very good.
$100 - 150
1370. ASTRONAUTS Lot of three NASA photos of astronauts, each 8”
x 10” color, includes: ROBERT OVERMYER, WILLIAM B. LENOIR, and
JOSEPH P. ALLEN. Fine.
$75 - 100
1376. ECHO I Project Echo was the first passive communications satellite experiment. Echo I, launched Aug. 12, 1960, was a metalized
balloon satellite acting as a passive reflector of microwave signals.
Communication signals were bounced off teh sphere from one point
on Earth to another. Good lot of two signed photos, each 8” x 10” b/w,
newspaper photos, the first showing a schematic of the Echo I flight
path. It is signed by WILLIAM C. JAKES, JR., Bell Laboratories Project
Engineer, who adds the text of a cable relayed by the satellite: “’Hello,
this is Bill Jakes calling Phil Tardani at the Jet Propulsion Laboratories.
How do you read me?’ 0518 EDT August 13, 1960”. The second photo
shows the track of the satellite as it passes over the Arkansas State
House, signed by DR. JOHN ROBINSON, Bell Telephone engineer who
developed the Echo program. Two pieces.
$150 - 200
1377. FIRST “AMERICANS” IN SPACE Fine lot of five items concerning
America’s first animals in space, includes: DR. H. C. CLAMMAN Director of Space Medicine, S.P. 10” x 8” b/w showing the flight of an Atlas
missile carrying: “Three black Mice Sally, Amy & Moe. See how they
fly...” as the critters flew 700 miles through space to land safely 5,000
miles down range; DR. DONALD E. STULKEN, Navy Aviation Physiologist with his charge, S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, a wire photo showing rhesus
monkey Able and squirrel monkey Baker who succesfully flew in space
and returned safely, dated Washington, May 30, 1959 with a second
image of Baker on a model of a Jupiter rocket, annotated by Stulken,
and; JOHN D. MOSELY Navy Major and D.V.M. who supervised the
flights of chimpanzees Ham and Enos, two 8” x 10” signed press photos showing two different chimps, presumably Ham and Enos, each
signed by Mosely. Four pieces.
$150 - 200
1371. NASA TEST PILOTS Lot of three items signed by NASA test pilots, includes ROBERT RUSHWORTH (1924-1993), American World
War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, aeronautical engineer and
Air Force test pilot for the North American X-15 program, S.P. 8” x
10” b/w, vintage S.P. standing before the X-15 signed adding: “Major
USAF x-15 55miles Second Winged Astronaut 27 June 1963”, With TOM
MCMURTY, S.P. 10” x 8”, NASA photo of him with trainer, inscribed, 1378. RANGER VII LUNAR PHOTOS WILLIAM H. PICKERING (d.
with an A.L.S., 1p. 4to., 1977 mentioning flying the space shuttle atop 2004) Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, led the effort to place
a 747. Three pieces, very good.
$100 - 150 America’s first satellite, Expolorer I, in orbit, also oversaw the Ranger
and Surveyor projects. Fine lot of two S.P.s, each 8” x 10” b/w newspa1372. SHUTTLE ASTRONAUTS Lot of 14 inscribed signed NASA per photos showing the lunar surface as first photographed by Rangphotos of shuttle astronauts, each 8” x 10” color, includes: DANIEL er VII on July 31, 1964, signed and so dated by Piclkering at bottom.
BRANDENSTEIN, JAMES BUCHLI, ROBERT L. GIBSON, JOHN FABIAN, Fine.
$150 - 200
TERRY HART, FREDERICK GREGORY, RICARD MULLANE, STEVEN
NAGEL, DONALD WILLIAMS, NORM THAGARD (poss. traced over), 1379. SURVEYOR MISSIONS BENJAMIN MILWITZKY Director of the
LOREN SHRIVER, ROBERT STEWART, BREWSTER SHAW, and MI- Surveyor program which sent seven robotic spacecraft to the surface
CHAEL COATS. Fine.
$75 - 100 of the Moon from 1966-68. Lot of two signed items, includes an official NASA photo, 8” x 10” b/w showing a leg of Surveyor III, Apr.26,
1373. SPACE SHUTTLE ASTRONAUTS Lot of three items signed by 1967, inscribed “With Surveyor I we placed Man’s eyes on the Moon.
various shuttle astronauts, includes a 1977 flown commemorative cov- With Surveyor III we have him an arm and a hand to work with” and
er signed by GORDON FULLERTON, FRED HAISE, JOE ENGLE, RICH- signed at bottom, sold with a T.L.S. on NASA letterhead, 1p. 4to., June
ARD TRULY, and the 747 transport plane pilot, the cover flown aboard 12, 1967 regretting that the recipient had to purchase a NASA photo.
that craft; a NASA photo of ATLANTIS signed by JERRY ROSS, ROBERT ALSO: WILLIAM H. PICKERING Director of the Jet Propulsion Laborato“HOOT” GIBSON, JOHN BLAHA and SERGEI KRIKALEV, with a bro- ry, Pasadena, S.P. 8” x 9” b/w, a photo of the leg of Surveyor III which
chure signed by STORY MUSGRAVE. Three items.
$150 - 200 he has signed, noting: “First Surveyor picture from the moon”, along
with a T.L.S. referring to a similar photo, and 11 photos of the lunar
1374. SPACE-AGE NOTABLES Group of ten signed items, includes
surface as issued by the J.P.L.
$100 - 150
ROBERT J. PARKS, Planetary Program Director, S.P. of lift-off of Mariner
II; T. KEITH GLENNAN, NASA Administrator, S.P. of lift-off of Pioneer 1380. TELSTAR 1 GROUPING A good grouping oif Telstar 1 signed
V; JAMES A. VAN ALLEN, astronomer, S.P. and signed cover; DON- items, includes: S.P. 10” x 8” b/w, a newspaper photo bearing an artALD A. SCOTT, NASA lunar surface investigator, S.P. with description ist’s view of the satellite signed by DR. JOHN R. PIERCE, Bell Laboratoof Surveyor III sample; GENE W. JONES, pilot of C-119 which recovered ries Project Manager, and EUGENE F. O’NEILL, engineer who headed
Discoverer XVII and XVIII capsules; and four copies of space treaties the group which designed and developed Telstar, who also dates the
signed by HERMANN OBERTH (2), RUSTY SCHWEICKERT, and LUBOS photo “Tuesday July 10 [1962] Andover, Me.”. ALSO: an S.P. 8” x 10”
KOHOUTEK. Fine. Ten pieces.
$150 - 200 b/w, a newspaper photo showing the lift-off of the rocket carrying
Telstar 1, signed by Goddard Space Flight Center Director HARRY
1375. TESTING SPACE CONDITIONS ON EARTH GEORGE R. STEINJ. GOETT and by Telstar Project Manager CHARLES P. SMITH, with
CAMP Lieut. Colonel, USAF and chief of the Department of Astroecolotransmittal letter on NASA letterhead, Sep. 7, 1962 signed by Goett,
gy at the School of Aviation Medicine at Randolph Air Force Base, pioALSO: an S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a newspaper photo showing Bell Telephone
neer in the study of space on the human body. Steincamp constructed
Chairman FREDERICK KAPPEL as he was seen on a television signal
a capsule to simulate conditions in space, and from February 10-16,
relayed by Telstar while speaking to Vice President Lyndon Johnson.
1958, Airman First Class DONALD G. FARRELL lived in it. Lot of three
Kappel pens the text of part of his conversation and signs: “...The call
items, two 8” x 10” news photos showing Farrell’s first and last day in
is being relayed from out Telstar satellite...How do you hear me Mr.
the “capsule”, titled by him: “Last look ouside!” and “Mission Complete”,
Vice President?...”; ALSO: two Bell pamphlets promoting the satellite
signed and dated on the corresponding days, with a T.L.S. on official
and a postcard bearing a sample of the plastic radome cover used at
letterhead, 1p. 4to., Mar. 28, 1958 advising that Farrell: “...had no disthe Andover, Me. Bell facility. Overall fine. Telstar 1 was launched on
ability of any kind following our test”. Overall very good. $200 - 300
top of a Thor-Delta rocket on July 10, 1962. It successfully relayed
through space the first television pictures, telephone calls, fax images
and provided the first live transatlantic television feed. It remains in
orbit.
$200 - 300
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1381. TELSTAR EUGENE F. O’NEILL TELSTAR project director and
head of the engineer corps that developed the famous communications satellite. Great S.P., 10” x 8” b/w, an image of the earth
station at Andover, Maine and the American flag inscribed: “First
picture through Telstar, Andover Maine July 10, 1962 E. F. O’Neill”.
Fine.
$75 - 100
1389. SOVIET DOGS IN SPACE MEDALS Three Russian medallions
made of space used alloy, issued in 2005, 1 1/4” dia., individually
picture Russia’s first space pioneers...dogs, and images of the craft
that carried them into space. The famous Laika is included. Limited
edition of 300 sets.
$100 - 150
1390. ASTRONAUT AUTOPEN-SIGNED PHOTOS Lot of 25 au1382. VANGUARD I JOHN P. HAGEN Director of Project Vanguard, topen-signed 8” x 10” photographs, some crew-signed, many
America’s effort to launch its first satellite, based at the U.S. Naval unique newspaper photographs from the time. Includes Armstrong,
Research Lab. S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, shows the launch of Vanguard I Grissom, Conrad, Young, Chaffee, Cooper, and so on.
$75 - 100
(TV-4) which lofted a 3.25 lb. satellite on March 17, 1958. It remains the oldest man-made object in space.
$75 - 100
1383. YURI GAGARIN AND GHERMAN TITOV East German first
day postal cover picturing YURI GAGARIN (1934-1968) Russian
cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine
training flight, and GHERMAN TITOV (1935- 2000), the second
Soviet in space and the third man in space, following Shepard’s
flight by a month, signed by each next to his respective image.
Very good.
$150 - 200
1384. YURI GAGARIN...AND OTHERS (1934 - 1968) Fine signature
on the face of a postal cover honoring Pushkin. Sold with signatures of: ALEXEI LEONOV and ANATOLY FILIPCHENKO who have
signed individual copies of the U.N. Space Exploration Treaty.
Three pieces, fine.
$150 - 200
1385. ANDRIAN NIKOLAYEV AND PAVEL POPOVICH Lot of two
signed photos, each 3 1/2” x 5 1/2”, mounted printed images of
ANDRIAN NIKOLAYEV (b. 1929) Russian cosmonaut who flew on
Vostok 3, and PAVEL POPOVICH, Russian cosmonaut who flew on
Vostok 4 becoming the fourth Russian in space. Both photos are
tied by the signatures to the mounts. Fine.
$75 - 100
1391. ERNEST H. SHACKLETON (1874 - 1922) British polar explorer
who accompanied Scott in his attempt to achieve the South Pole, later he led another expedition which resulted in the destruction of his
vessel by ice and an 800 mile voyage in an open help to seek help.
A terrific Shackleton item, namely his 1910 Christmas card picturing
the HMS Nimrod, along with his holograph mailing envelope. The
two-part card measures 5 1/2” x 3 3/4” (closed), the external part of
the card imprinted with “Best Wishes”. Within, there appears a Christmas greeting from Shackleton and his wife, opposite a photo of the
Nimrod before a huge iceberg in the Antarctic in 1909. The mailing
envelope, postmarked Dec. 16, 1910, is addressed in Shackleton’s
hand to a man in New York. Very good.
$150 - 200
1386. VALENTINA TERESHKOVA (b. 1937) Russian cosmonaut,
the first woman in space, she flew Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963.
Vintage signature on a British menu, 1p. 12mo.,”Lancaster House”, 1392. BERNT BALCHEN (1899 - 1973) Pioneer polar aviator, naviFeb. 5, 1964. Fine.
$75 - 100 gator, aircraft mechanical engineer and military leader. Very early
D.S., 4pp. 8vo., New York, 1930, his pencil signature beneath the
1387. COSMONAUTS ANDREI GRIGORYEVICH KARAS (1918- photo of Richard E. Byrd on the cover of a N.Y.A.C. menu for a din1979) Russian officer, Commander, TsUKOS / GUKOS 1965-1979. ner honoring Byrd and featuring Balchen as a speaker. Horizontal
After study at Dzerzhinsky, assigned to Kapustin Yar from 1951, fold, else very good.
$75 - 100
followed by assignments at 4 NIIP MO and Baikonur. Chief of TsKIK
1959-1965. Lot of three items includes a card given to him on the 1393. EDWARD BELCHER (1799 - 1877) English naval officer and
tenth anniversary of Gagarin’s flight, signed by cosmonauts POPO- explorer; commanded Arctic expedition in search for Sir John
VICH, BYKOVSKY, GORBATKO and KHRUNOV, along with three Franklin (1822-55); Admiral (1872). A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Union Club
other anniversary items. Very good.
$75 - 100 embossed stationary, [n.p.] Jan. 2, 1869, interesting content. In
part: “…I have been so puzzled and worried…that I forgot everything & I thought answered your note…the address of the Lady
is…P. Lubolt. 46 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater W. I gave her some
good advice, but declined assuming the too prominent position of
defending her against her husband advising finally to refer the
money matter to her Trustees and get them to act for her in a
friendly manner…”
$150 - 200
1394. RICHARD COLLINSON (1811 - 1883), British naval office
and explorer of the Northwest Passage. A.L.S. “R. Collinson,” 2pp.
8vo., mourning stationary, June 20, 1860. In part: “…I certainly
think you ought to accept the offer of being on the Committee. You
have travelled a great deal & have been a close observer of all that
has come under your eye. Hide not therefore…I am very sorry to
say that I have an engagement which will prevent my being present
but you will meet many persons that you know…” Glue marks on
attached blank integral leaf. WITH a second A.L.S. “R. Collinson,”
1p, 12mo., Trinity House, London letterhead, July 2, 1871, declines
$100 - 150
1388. SOVIET PRESENTATION CENTRIFUGE MODEL A typical ear- an invitation. Two letters.
ly 1960s Soviet space presentation, a representation of a Soviet 1395. VILHJALMUR STEFANSSON (1879 - 1962) American explorcosmonaut training centrifuge mounted on black lucite, bears a er of the Canadian and Alaskan Arctic regions. T.L.S. on his personbrass presentation plaque engraved in Russian: “To Col. Petrov on al American Geographical Society letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York,
the day of his 50th birthday from the Commander of Regiment Feb. 7, 1921 giving the name of his personal managers for speak12741”. The presentation measures 8 1/2” x 4” x 4” and the centri- ing engagements, setting forth his calendar, and mentioning his
fuge moves feely along three axes. Very good.
$200 - 300 pleasure at being offered membership in the National Arts Club.
Very good.
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$100 - 150
Authors & Literature
1396. ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899 - 1961) American writer, a Nobel prize winner and author of For
Whom the Bell Tolls, A Farewell to Arms, The Old
Man and the Sea, and other classic novels. Fine engrossed and signed check “Ernest Hemingway”, Havana, Nov. 29, 1952 drawn on the Bank of Boston
and making a $15.00 payment to “Portador” (the
bearer). Endorsed on verso by Roberto Herrera, a
Spanish expatriate and Hemingway’s close friend
in Cuba. Cancellation stamp barely grazed one letter in signature, else very good.
$1,000 - 1,200
1397. MARY HEMINGWAY DONATES
“FINCA VIGIA” TO “THE PEOPLE OF
CUBA” MARY HEMINGWAY (19081986) American journalist who was the
fourth wife and widow of Ernest Hemingway, whom she married in 1946.
Historic grouping of material definitively proving that Hemingway’s beloved suburban Havana home, “Finca
Vigia”, was intended by Mary Hemingway to have been given to the Cuban
people. This grouping was discovered
among the papers of Roberto Herrera, a Spaniard who was a close friend
and confidante of Ernest Hemingway
during the twenty years he owned “Finca Vigia”. Included is an A.D.S. “M. H.”,
1p. 4to. [n.p., n.d., most likely Finca
Vigia, Aug. 25, 1961]. Mrs. Hemingway writes, in part: “...Whereas - my
husband, Ernest Hemingway, was for
twenty-five years a friend of the Pueblo
of Cuba...he never took part in the politics of Cuba...he never sold any possessions of his, except his words, having
given away cars, guns, books and his
Nobel Prize Medal to the Virgen del Cobre...I believe that he would be pleased
that his property...in Cuba be given to
the people of Cuba...as a center for opportunities for wider education...to
be maintained in his memory...I hereby give to the prople of Cuba this property...”. Also present is a typed translation into Spanish of the
text, unsigned. The two documents were apparently also sent with an initialed A.L.S. on Finca Vigia letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Aug. 25, 1961
(included) in which Mary writes Herrera: “A tiny present from Papa, with all his thanks - and mine...”, with one of her calling cards and
an envelope addressed in her hand to simply: “Roberto Herrera” and obviously hand-delivered. Overall near fine. Ernest Hemingway had
committed suicide in Ketchum less than two months earlier. However, at some point shortly thereafter, Mary backtracked and stated that
after Hemingway’s suicide, the Cuban government contacted her in Idaho and announced that it intended to expropriate the house, along
with all real property in Cuba. These documents show that Mary did indeed intend to donate the home to the Cuban people.$2,000 - 3,000
1398. T. S. ELIOT (1888 - 1965) British poet, critic and Nobel Prize winner, some of his works were adapted for the stage, such as “Cats”. Vintage
S.P. “T. S. Eliot”, 4” x 6” b/w, a fine left side half-length profile promotional shot signed in black ink. Fine, sold with a 1945 transmittal letter from
publishers Faber & Faber, London.
$400 - 500
1399. MADAME DE STAEHL GERMAINE DE STAEHL (1766 - 1817) French woman of letters and an opponent of Napoleon whose life overlapped
events of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. Her works, both critical and fictional, made their mark on European Romanticism. Scarce
A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., “Red House”, Sep. 13 [n.y.], in French, in pencil. In part: “...I am spending a few days in Frankfurt and would be delighted to see
Mr. Jordis if his business allows him to come and see me...”. Very good.
$300 - 400
1400. MARY ANTIN (1881 - 1949) Russian-born Jew and immigration rights activist best known for her 1912 autobiography The Promised Land,
an account of her emigration and subsequent Americanization. Rare signed book “They Who Knock At Our Gates A Complete Gospel of Immigration”, (New York: Houghton Mifflin & Co.), 1914. Inscribed in 1917 on the front flyleaf: “To Robert Newell Reid, my co-heir to the American
tradition, I hereby inscribe my hope that we shall both live for a better America...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
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1401. EDMUND BLUNDEN (1896-1974), English poet. A.L.S. “E. Blunden” on postcard, from Hong Kong University, Jan. 22, 1960 to fellow
poet Alan Ross, interesting content: “…Your letter has not been here
long, - best luck for the Tour, which I wish I could share, & may yield
some extraordinary matches. It is kind of you to think of including
those passages of mine in the Intended Work, & I am all together for
this: I take it that Messrs Eyre & S will negotiate with A.D. Peters on the
business side of it. Alas, that has to be thought of, though not grimly…”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1402. JOSEPH BRODSKY (1940 - 1996) Russian poet exiled from the
Soviet Union in 1972, won the National Book Critics Award for Less
than One, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1987, served as Poet
Laureate of the United States in 1992. Rare signed book, his hardcover
volume published in Russia in 1961, titled “Repin the Teacher”. Signed
on first free endpaper in Russian: “To the likeable Gregori Arkadyevich
Khikin who loves and understands the book. From the author J. Brodsky
June 7, 1961”. Ilya Repin was a leading Russian artist and painter of social realism. Fine.
$200 - 300
1403. RACHEL CARSON (1907 - 1964) American author and biologist whose books “Silent Spring” and “The Sea Around Us” did much to
make Americans aware of ecological abuse. Rare inscription and full
signature on a small album page. Fine.
$100 - 150
1410. WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS (1837 - 1920) American man of letters instrumental in furthering the careers of Twain, Henry James, Bret
Harte and Stephen Crane. I.S.P. 6” x 9” b/w showing Howells in a casual
pose with his daughter and grandchildren, boldly signed at bottom.
Fine.
$100 - 150
1411. CARL SANDBURG (1878-1967) American writer considered the
poet of the common man, Sandburg also authored comprehensive biographies of Lincoln. Fine printed portrait, 5” x 7 3/4”, showing the
author in profile, signed at bottom.
$75 - 100
1412. UPTON SINCLAIR (1878 - 1968) American writer and social reformer, his novels The Jungle and The Money Changers did much to
reform the way business was conducted in the U.S., awarded Pulitzer
Prize in 1942. S.P. 5” x 6 1/2” b/w, a half-length seated pose signed in
black ink at bottom. Very good.
$100 - 150
1413. JOHN UPDIKE (1932 - 2009) American novelist, poet, short story
writer, art critic, and literary critic. Pair of signed limited editions, includes: Roger’s Version”, (New York: Alfred A. Knopf), 1986. First trade
autographed edition, no. 68/350, signed on the front limitation page.
In original slipcase with price marker. Sold with his short story “Couples”, (Cambridge: Halty Ferguson), 1976. 32pp. 8vo. in paper boards,
limited to 250 signed copies, no. 248 signed on limitation page in rear.
Both books very fine.
$150 - 200
1404. WILLA CATHER (1873-1947) American author whose fiction is
characterized by a strong sense of place, the subtle presentation of
human relationships, unconventional narrative structure, and a style of
clarity and beauty. Her book “My Antonia”, (New York: Houghton Mifflin
Co.), 1933. 418pp. 8vo., brown cloth covers with orange printed title,
torn dust wrapper. Inscribed, signed and dated October 26, 1933 on
the front flyleaf.
$200 - 300
1414. BRITISH AND EUROPEAN AUTHORS AND WRITERS Lot of five
signed items, includes: EDWIN ARNOLD, A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., London,
Jan. 21, 1880: “...from a mountain of rubbish I winnowed the gold of
ancient Buddhism...”; GEORGE OLIVER ONIONS A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Henley,
1924, friendly content re: mutual friends; EDGAR A. WALLACE signed
cabinet photo, corner chipped, signature a bit light; FELIX SALTEN fine
signed postcard photograph, chest, up view; and FREFERICK FARGUS,
1405. THOMAS DIXON, JR. (1864 - 1946) American clergyman and A.L.S. 2pp.8vo., [n.p., n.d.] to Bram Stoker thanking him for a box seat.
writer, Klan supporter and author of The Clansman, the basis for Grif- Overall very good.
$200 - 300
fith’s film, “Birth of a Nation”. T.L.S. with initials “T. D. “ on his legal
letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, June 2, 1936, in part: “...I enclose a suit- 1415. AUTHORS AND POETS Good lot of six items signed by notaable announcement of my naming you prepared by Eric Palmer of the ble authors and poets, includes signatures of BRET HARTE, ROBERT
Publicity Dept. of the Republican National Committee here. Add to it or SOUTHEY, WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, and
subtract as you like...it is given out at the same time to all three of the A.N.S. by HENRY ESMOND, and a T.L.S. of JOSEPH AUSLANDER, 1p.
big news agencies...”. Folds, staple hole at top, very good. $75 - 100 4to., New York, 1927, apologizes for not writing as he is reading galley
proofs. Very good.
$200 - 300
1406. FLORENCE KIPER FRANK (1885 - 1976) American poet and social activist. Full signature on a slip of paper, with title page from her 1416. AMERICAN AUTHORS Fine lot of three typed transcripts, ex“The Jew to Jesus”. Very good.
$75 - 100 cerpts of their works, signed by prominent American novelists, with
each extract 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.]. Included is JAMES A MICHENER extract from “Hawaii” signed also with his “chop”; JOSEPH HELLER exSigned first edition of Roots
tract from “Something Happened”; and IRVING WALLACE, extract from
1407. ALEX HALEY (1921-1992) American novelist, author of the epic “The Plot”. Fine, sold with an unrelated AN.S. 1p. 12mo., 1900 from
fictional history of a black family, Roots. Rare signed book Roots (Gar- EDWIN MARKHAM. Four pieces.
$150 - 200
den City: Doubleday & Co., 1976), first edition, inscribed on the front
flyleaf: “11/15/76 Susie Chappell - The best to you from Kunta’s family! 1417. AUTHOR-SIGNED BOOKS Lot of four books signed by their
Alex Haley”. Last letter in signature slightly feathered, else very good. authors, includes: JOHN MASEFIELD “Sard Harker”, (London: William
Slight bit of chipping to printing on spine, spine ends just a bit rubbed, Heinemann Ltd.), 1924, signed on limitation page no. 176/350; MARIA
cover lightly soiled, overall very good. With dust jacket.
$150 - 200 TRAPP “Around the Year With the Trapp Family” (New York: Pantheon
Books), 1955; RICHARD C. CABOT “What Men Live By”, (New York:
1408. BASIL HALL (1788-1844) British naval officer, traveler, and au- Houghton Mifflin Co.), 1914; and PAUL KESTER “His Own Country”
thor. He was one of the first to visit Korea and wrote “Voyage of Dis- (Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill), 1917. Overall very good.
$100 - 150
covery to Corea” (1818). A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Edinburgh, March 30, 1824 62596-19
to “M[ichael?] Faraday Esqr.” in London. In part: “…I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter…stating that the Committee of 1418. 1663 PRINTED LEAVES FROM SHAKESPEARE’S THIRD FOLIO
the new Club, called The Society, had directed you to inquire whether it Three two-sided leaves from the Third Folio of Shakespeare’s works,
is my wish to become a member…I beg leave to signify the great plea- published by Philip Chetwinde in 1883. The 8 1/4” x 13 1/4” leaves
sure I shall have in belonging to a Society as constituted…” Laid down. include “The Life and Death of Richard the Third” (2), and a leaf from
$200 - 300
Very good condition.
$100 - 150 “All’s Well That Ends Well”. Fine.
1409. WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS (1837 - 1920) American man of letters instrumental in furthering the careers of Twain, Henry James, Bret
Harte and Stephen Crane. A.N.S. penend at the bottom of a 1908 typed
letter sent to him asking if his poem St. Christopher could be used in an
anthology. He responds in the affirmative, if his publishers agree. Very
good.
$60 - 80
1419. (CHINESE COLLECTIONS) ROBERT KENNEWAY DOUGLAS
(1838-1913), British sinologist; first keeper of the Oriental books and
manuscripts collection at the British Library; professor of Chinese at
King’s College. A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., British Museum letterhead, June 17,
(ny), to Mr. Parr, interesting content: “…I enclosed the proof with some
few additions. My biography of Li Hungchang…I don’t know where you
could find anything about the Emperor. Whitaker has a short note, and
scraps might be picked up alone…in recent works on China…” Adds
postscript: “Prince Hung is dead.” Light soiling, otherwise very good
condition.
$75 - 100
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Business Leaders
1420. JAY GOULD (1836 - 1892) American financier and “robber
baron” who manipulated railway stock prices, looted the Erie Rail
Road’s treasury, and brought on the panic of “Black Friday”. Certificate for one hundred shares in the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
Company, the certificate bearing images of a rancher and cattle,
issued Oct. 16, 1880. Signed by Gould as President, his signature
somewhat affected by punch cancellation.
$150 - 200
1427. JAMES PERKINS, JR. (1761-1822), Boston merchant. Like others in his prominent family, he dealt in slave trading, Americans
furs, even selling food to the French, during their Revolution. A.L.S.
“J & H T Perkins,” 1p. 4to., Boston, June 6, 1810 to Messr Brown
& Ives in Providence, Rhode Island concerning business matters.
Although signed “J & H T Perkins,” the letter is penned entirely in
Thomas’ hand.
$200 - 300
1421. SPENCER TRASK (1844 - 1909) American financier, philanthropist, and venture capitalist who backed Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb and his electricity network. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.,
New York, Feb. 24, 1904 to “Mrs. Grant” hoping to hear her reading
of Tennyson and adding that he will: “...be connected to ‘Tragic in
Art”. Some soiling to first page, else very good.
$100 - 150
1422. THOMAS HANDASYD PERKINS (1764-1854) Wealthy Boston
merchant and an archetypical Boston Brahmin; slave trader in Haiti;
fur trader, from American Northwest; major smuggler of Turkish
opium into China. A.L.S. “James & T.H. Perkins” 1p. 4to., Boston,
Dec. 19, 1810, to Don Juan Stoughton, Spanish Consul in Boston.
In part: “…We are furnished with a power of attorney for Don Joa.
Fran. de Luchi one of the Consignees of freight which was charged
on the Ship Topaz, to claim such freight from the person who might
have taken possession of it in virtue of any document he held, unless
upon investigation ‘his proceeding should be found to have been
honest’ - from personal conversion with you, we do not doubt the
fact, that they are so, in your opinion; and you will oblige us, &
satisfy the mind of Mr. Luchi if you will comply with this letter, and
state in your answer, the character of Don Manuel Vasquez, who
is the person in question and which we shall transmit to Cadiz…”
Comes with attached integral address, completed in his hand to “His
Catholic Majestys Consul…”Although signed “James & T.H. Perkins”,
the letter is penned entirely in Thomas’s hand.
$300 - 400
1423. THOMAS W. BENOIST (1874 - 1917) American aviator and
aircraft manufacturer. In an aviation career of only ten years, he
operated the world’s first scheduled airline, formed the world’s first
aircraft parts distribution company, and established a leading aircraft manufacturing company and flying school. Very rare partial
T.L.S. on his aircraft company letterhead, 2pp. 4to., St. Louis, Sep.
17, 1914 to Henry Woodhouse of the Aero Club of America. Fine
content discusses ongoing litigation with the Wright Brothers: “...
If the Wright Brothers were furnishing a plane that was absolutelt safe...then they would have a right to ask for...a royalty, but at
the present time thay are only demanding a royalty on one detail
of aeroplane design...unfair to pay the Wright Brothers any great
amount for the opportunity to experiment in the aero business...”.
Much more fine content.
$500 - 700
1428. PATENT ISSUED TO JOHN M. BROWNING FOR AUTOMATIC
LOADING AIRCRAFT CANNON A rare U.S. Letters Patent issued to
firearms inventor JOHN M. BROWNING (1855-1926) for his design of
a 37mm air cooled, magazine-fed 135 rounds-per-minute aircraft
cannon. The printed patent description, written by Browning and
filed on Dec. 15, 1923, called for his new apparatus to be: “...adapted to fire large caliber projectiles...a novel form of lock frame...capable of withstanding the severe shocks...the gun can be entirely
taken apart and assembled quickly...”. The 42pp. 4to. application is
bound with blue ribbon and red seal. The letters patent was issued
to Browning on Feb. 3, 1925. With cross sectional diagrams and full
description. Very good.
$300 - 400
1429. LABOR LEADERS Good lot of four items signed by powerful labor leaders, includes: CESAR CHAVEZ 1966 Academic Membership card in the National Farm Workers Association, signed in
blue ink, with a printed fundraising letter; GEORGE MEANY S.P.8”
x 10” color, along with the 1978 T.L.S. on AFL/CIO letterhead also
by Meany sending the photo, and I. WILBUR ABEL, I.S.P. 8” x 10”
b/w signed by the steel worker leader who helped pass OSHA. Very
1425. WILLIAM HENRY ASPINWALL (1807 - 1875) American mer- good.
$100 - 150
chant; promoter of steamship and railroad companies. A.L.S. “Wm.
H. Aspinwall,” 1p. 4to, Washington, Oct. 13, 1834 to Commanders 1430. AMERICAN RETAILING GIANTS Lot of two letters signed by
Morris, Rogers, and Chauncey of the U.S. Navy offering them the American retailing moguls, includes JOHN WANAMAKER (1838Brig Lewis for shipping of stores to the Pacific. Mounted, with some 1922) American merchant who grew a small menswear store
staining, mostly at margins.
$100 - 180 into a retailing giant, the largest men’s clothing store in America, T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Philadelphia, Nov. 8, 1900 stating that he could
1426. JEAN PAUL GETTY (1892-1976) American businessman who not undertake any Chatauquas as he would be in Europe: “...if I
accumulated over a billion dollars in profit from his oil investments. am living...”, signature light, WITH NATHAN STRAUSS (1848 - 1931)
T.L.S. “Paul” on his Sutton Place letterhead, 1p. 4to., Dec. 28, 1962 American businessman, owner of Macy’s and an untiring advocate
to a lady friend in New York hoping to meet her and her husband in of public health, T.L.S. 1p. 4to., NBew York, 1928 discussing his recthe coming year. He mentions that it has been snowing for 24 hours ommendation of Herman Bernstein for an overseas diplomatic post.
and: “...it looks very appropriate for Christmas...”. Fine. $100 - 150 Folds, else very good. Two pieces.
$150 - 200
1424. WILLARD D. STRAIGHT (1880 - 1918) American investment
banker, publisher, reporter and diplomat. Lot of two T.L.S.s on his
letterhead, 2pp. total, 4to., New York, Oct. 5 and 11, 1916. Angered
with a position taken by the Aero Club of America, Straight resigns
as a member. Eleven days later, at the request of a fellow member,
he rescinds his resignation. Fine.
$100 - 150
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1431. 1923 SILVER CERTIFICATES - LARGE NOTES Lot of two (2)
Series 1923 silver certificates, both in near uncirculated condition
and a fine addition to a paper currency collection.
$100 - 150
1432. (EAST INDIA COMPANY) WILLIAM ASTELL
(1774-1847) Director of
the East India Company
for a period of 47 years.
This trading company
provided effective political control of Britain’s
imperial interests in Asia.
Address panel, July 11,
1821, completed in his
hand and free franked
“W. Astell.” Light soiling,
otherwise very good condition.
$100 - 150
1433. FORBES FAMILY
OF BOSTON - OPIUM
TRADERS Lot of two letters of members of the
noted Forbes merchant
family of Boston. Includes: ROBERT BENNET FORBES (1804-1889)
American sea captain, China merchant, ship owner, much of his
wealth was derived from the opium trade in China. A.L.S. as U.S.
Vice Consul at Canton, 1p. 4to., Canton, Dec. 16, 1849, to Commodore David Geisinger, commanding U.S. Squadron, East Indies
ordering two flags, WITH JOHN MURRAY FORBES (1813-98) Boston businessman; financed and operated a great 19th century industrial empire. Early in his career, he went to Canton to learn the
China trade, which included the selling of opium. Forbes was a noted abolitionist, supplying money and weapons to New Englanders
to fight slavery in Kansas. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Boston, July 1, 1857, a
business matter.
$100 - 150 6
1437. (CHINA) AMERICAN OPIUM TRADERS
SAMUEL RUSSELL (17891862) American entrepreneur and trader; founded
Russell & Company, the
largest and most important
American
trading
house in China. The firm
was located in Canton,
and dealt mainly in silk,
teas, and opium. A.L.S.
“Sam Russell,” 1p. 4to.,
Middleton, CT, April 4,
1849, to Augustine Heard
in Boston, re: boarding
schools. In part: “…Your
two letters, giving me information in regard to
the standing and character of boarding schools
in your vicinity were duly
received. We all feel under great obligation to you…It seems to be
the opinion…that Mr. & Mrs. Macks, ‘Orchard Hill’ establishment
is the most suitable of any…[we] shall avail ourselves of the vacancy…” AUGUSTINE HEARD (1785-1868) became a partner in Russell
& Company (1830), by then the leading opium dealers in China.
Heard pens an A.L.S., signed with initials on the attached integral
leaf, Boston, April 9, 1849, responding to Russell’s letter. Seal tear,
affecting three words in Heard’s letter. Fine condition. $200 - 300
1438. CHINA TRADE RUSSELL STURGIS JR. (1831-99) American
merchant, engaged in China trade; U.S. Consul at Canton and at
Shanghai. Partly printed D.S., 1p. 8 1/2 x 4 1/2”, Boston Young
Men’s Christian Association, June 19, 1860, certifying that: “…Mr.
James W. Foster by the payment of One Dollar is constituted an
associate member of the Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
1434. CHINA TRADE SEA CAPTAIN PHILIP DUMARESQ for the term of one year…” Signed as President. Light soiling, oth$100 - 150
(1804-1861),American sailor, known as “The Prince of Sea-Cap- erwise very good condition.
tains”; one of the best known American captains in the China 1439. CHINA TRADE Manuscript D.S., 1p, folio, Canton, China,
Trade. A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Canton, July 30, 1849 to a commodore. April 15, 1834. An invoice for goods carried by the ship “Globe,”
In part: “…I was glad to hear of your safe arrival feeling a little bound for Philadelphia, from Canton, China, including silk, dishes,
anxious, and doubtful of the weather…blow very hard…most of tea, etc. Signed by George Cymer & Co. Also signed by Oliver M.
the boats out, & made preparations. I found after you left that it Lewis and Samuel Ross. Couple of small tears at folds, some fadwas very dull…had a pleasant visit…on board the ‘Plymouth.’ Was ing,
$75 - 100
sorry to see [Thomas] Gedney sick. He is however getting better &
I hope will soon be able to move about. The ‘Plymouth’ came up in 1440. CANTON TEA TRADE THOMAS HILLYARD LAYTON (1810beautiful style, passed through the fleet with all sails set going 9 1850) British East India Company officer and early diplomat in
knots until within a few ship lengths of her berth when every sail China. A.L.S., “T. H. Layton”, 3pp. 4to., “H.C.S. Broxbornbury, off
came in…before she swung to her anchor. And she is a greater the Bocca Tigris” (Canton, China), Nov. 6, 1832 to William Sparrow
ornament...than any Sea Witches or S. Russell…”
$100 - 150 Ward. Excellent content. A long letter, written on the point of landing in Canton to take up the post of Inspector of Teas at the East
1435. OPIUM TRADE IN CHINA Contemporary manuscript, unIndia Company’s Factory in Canton. Reads in small part: “…I expect
signed, entitled: “Extract of a letter from Canton, of 27 Novr 1837,”
to land at Canton tonight. We are in a few minutes about to pass
2pp. 4to., watermark of J Whatman, Turtle Creek, very interesting
the batteries which were silenced by Capt. Maxwell in H.M.S. Alcescontent. In part: “…matters still continue to move on ‘here in the
te…When we left Anjeer we steered through the Straights of Sunda
same unsatisfactory state…there is nothing doing in opium…every
and of Gashar and had full opportunities of observing the dangerone seems to think that when the new drug makes its appearance,
ous navigation with which those parts unfortunately abound. The
prices will go down to a very low figure say 380-400 dollars…350
China Sea is a fearful place…our voyage from the Island of Java
is likely to be the current price in Febry next…it was reported yeshas been destitute of any incident until…Suddenly we missed three
terday that the Admiral had seized one of the Governor of Canof the crew…one of them is a returned convict…The third is a black
tons’ boats with opium on board & his boat crew are all in prison
man. One of them did not cry out when he was flogged…I rather
some…will lose their heads…& as usual the Governor will clear
fancy that they entertain forlorn hope of getting me to intercede
himself, altho he is the greatest smuggler in China…the Trade is to
for them…I shall not…I landed at Anjeer and had my first introbe stopt yesterday…but as yet nothing has been done…we all may
duction to Indian scenery. It is a poor little village…I drank tea with
bundle and be off, as then the Chinese will do with us whatever
one of the Europeans - an Agent of the Dutch East Indian Company.
they please...” Much more. Some light wear, overall in very good
The tea was the produce of the Island of Java. The Dutch King…
condition. Boldly penned and easily read.
$150 - 200
now drinks no other than that from the Celestial Empire…The tea
1436. RECEIPT FOR A CHINA OPIUM SALE Manuscript document, was very bad…The Malays - who abound in all the Eastern Islands
unsigned, 1p. oblong folio, Shanghai, China, account sheet enti- - come off the ship with pineapples, coconuts…birds, fowl, monkies
tled “Memo of Opium, Money &c recd from Captn. Landers on acct &c in abundance…the gift of an old shirt would make a poor Malay
Messrs Dent & Co.” The total amount paid is shown as $112,738.51 happy for a week…”Much more. Small tear from opening the seal,
$200 - 300
“Shanghai Dollars”. Very good condition.
$150 - 200 otherwise very good condition.
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Artists & Composers
1441. PABLO PICASSO (1881 - 1973) Spanish painter and sculptor whose changing, powerful thematic
style made him the foremost artist of the 20th century. Extraordinarily beautiful and large original drawing executed in bold red crayon, being an image of
what appears to be a smiling lion and signed “Picasso”
at bottom. Picasso drew the sketch on the cover of
a limited edition catalog of his works issued by Demotte Inc., New York, 1931, no. 287/800. This is a
very large drawing, occupying nearly all of the 9 1/4”
x 12 1/2” cover. The cover is detached from the catalog bearing only a tiny tear at the left margin, otherwise this exemplary item is in fine condition, very attractively matted in burgundy with gold wood fillets,
set into a massive gilt wood frame.$10,000 - 12,000
1442. PABLO PICASSO S.P. 14 3/4” x 11”, a color image
of one of his creations in clay and picturing a bull, tipped
to a mount which in turn is signed in pencil: “Pour Vololine
ton ami Picasso le 12.6.62”. Bears red ink stamp of Galerie
Beyeler at three corners, small soiled scuff at lower left. Very
good.
$1,200 - 1,500
1443. CLAUDE MONET (1840 - 1926) French painter and
a most important founder on the Impressionist movement,
perhaps best remembered for his gentle renderings of water lilies and pastoral scenes. Good content A.L.S. on his
Giverny letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Giverny, Dec. 9, 1914 in pencil to his friend Gustave Geffroy, a French journalist, art critic, historian, and novelist. In part: “...Not having received
an answer to my latest letter, I fear that you are sick. A
word to reassure me, won’t you? I got a letter from [Georges] Clemenceau who must have arrived at Paris today and
who informs me of his iminent visit to Giverny; he hope to
bring you along. I hope, therefore, that you will not ignore
this opportunity...”. Very good. George Clemenceau (18411929) would twice serve as Prime Minister of France, and
would write a biography of Monet as well. $2,000 - 3,000
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1444. WINSLOW HOMER (1836 - 1910) American artist, a naturalist painter who became most
famous for his views of the American landscape
and most notably for his seascapes of the Maine
coast. Scarce A.L.S. in his distinctive hand, 2pp.
8vo., [n.p.], Apr. 24, 1897 to his friend and patron
Thomas B. Clarke. In part: “...I wish to tell you how I
have arranged the delivery of the two pictures giving the Century people photographs of them. They
are to be sent by The Jones’s Society to Whitteman
Brothers 12=18...then on by my own conveyance to
the Gallery of Kurtz...Directly I hear that they have
been delivered to Kurtz I will send to you an order
to deliver to bearer---after they have made their
negative...”Fine condition. Century Magazine was a
periodical to which Homer made regular contributions, often the cover image. Kurtz Brothers was a
noted photography studio.
$1,500 - 2,000
1444A. ANDY WARHOL PHOTOGRAPH ISSUED BY “THE FACTORY”
Original Andy Warhol supervised, approved and signature-stamped
photograph issued by “the Factory”, Warhol’s New York City studio, at
the time located on the fifth floor at 231 East 47th Street, in midtown
Manhattan. The ca. 1964 8” x 10” glossy photo depicts two identical
profile portraits of singer Bob Dylan and Warhol’s close friend, poet Gerard Malanga standing beside each other. On the verso in an unknown
hand the image is identified: “Superstar poets Bobby Dylan and Gerard
Malanga in ‘50 Fantastics’”. Beneath appears a pencil note: “0735@”,
along with the black ink “Andy Warhol” hand stamp personally used by
Warhol to identify some of his works.
$3,000-4,000
1445. JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER (1834 - 1903) American artist, a
portrait painter with a pugnacious attitude best remembered for the
portrait of his mother seated in a rocker. Fine signed photograph of
his ca. 1875 oil “The Fire Wheel”, 15 1/8” x 12” overall signed “Whistler” in pencil and adding his “butterfly” paraph beneath. Mat lightly
toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. One of six Nocturnes that Whistler painted of Cremorne Gardens in London situated
at the west end of Chelsea on the river, only a few hundred yards from
Whistler’s residence in Lindsey Row.
$600 - 800
1447. MARC CHAGALL (1887 - 1985) French artist whose naive style
incorporating subjects of Russian and Jewish life made him one of the
foremost artists of this century. Good content manuscript L.S. “Marc
Chagall”, the text in the hand of his wife (who also signs), penned on
the verso of a postcard picturing Old Jerusalem, Feb. 7, 1962 to critic
and columnist Leonard Lyons, in French. In part: “Our best remembrances from Jerusalem where we are for the opening of the synagogue with the 12 windows!...” Fine. Chagall’s Jerusalem windows are
among his most famous works.
$400 - 500
1446. JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER Fine signed photograph of his ca.
1875 oil “The Falling Rocket”, 15 1/2” x 21 1/2” overall, signed “Whistler” in pencil with “butterfly” paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else
fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. One of six Nocturnes that
Whistler painted of Cremorne Gardens in London. Affronted by this
work, art critic John Ruskin accused Whistler of “flinging a pot of paint
in the public’s face”. An uproar among Whistler owners ensued, many
ashamed to own his works. Whistler sued Ruskin for libel but won but
a farthing. The decision bankrupted the artist.
$600 - 800
1448. HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (1873-1952) American illustrator and painter, a portrait specialist who created the popular image
of the “Christy girl.” A.L.S. signed in full, 2pp. 8vo., [n.p.], July 9, 1902
to a Mrs. Butler. In part: “...I am writing to thank you for sending me
that copy of Colliers weekly. I greatly appreciate your kindness...”.
Very good.
$100 - 150
1449. CHARLES WEST COPE (1811 - 1890) English Victorian era
painter of genre and history scenes, responsible for painting several
frescos in the House of Lords. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Apr. 8, 1872
complying with a request.
$75 - 100
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1450. SALVADOR DALI (1904 - 1989) Spanish artist whose surrealistic paintings reflected his eccentric lifestyle. His works are known
for their dream-like, symbolic nature. Scarce S.P. “Dali”, 8 1/4” x
8 1/2” b/w showing the eccentric artist gesticulating with cane in
hand, ca. 1965, signed in black ink. Very good, with French photographer’s backstamp.
$300 - 400
1459. CARL RUNGIUS (1869-1959) American wildlife painter known
for his depictions of Western big game animals within their natural
environment. A curious S.P. 7” x 9” sepia of a gentleman, inscribed
by him to noted zoologist Dr. William T. Hornaday. Signed “Elbert Joseph” [?], dated 1929. Matted to an 11” x 14” sheet, signed on sheet
below image by Rungius: “To Dr. William Hornaday my friend and
best friend in America! Carl Rungius Feb. 19th 1937”. Along with an
1451. DON FREEMAN (1908 - 1978) American artist of the “Ashcan original 8” x 10” sepia photograph of Peter A. Juley’s most famous
School”, a drama artist and children’s book illustrator. His book: It image of Rungius showing him in a seated pose with paintbrushes
Shouldn’t Happen, (Harcourt, Brace and Co., New York) 1945. 5 3/4” in hand, in original envelope. Very good.
$300 - 400
X 8 1/4”. Pages unnumbered. The front flyleaf bears a large black
ink and blue crayon illustration of a dog reading a newspaper, with 1460. JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER Fine signed photograph of his ca.
the following two pages inscribed: “This copy is for [theater colum- 1880 oil “Blue and Gold, St. Mark’s Venice”, 21” x 15 3/8” overall,
nist] Leonard Lyons from Don Freeman. August, 1945. Here is the signed “Whistler” in pencil and adding his delicate “butterfly” paraph
event whose shadow you were the first to cast some months ago--Re- beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to
member? With thanks. Don”. With soiled dust jacket, very good.
frame. Held by the National Museum of Wales.
$600 - 800
$100 - 150
1452. EDUARD VON GRUTZNER (1846 - 1925) German painter and
professor noted for his genre paintings of monks. He also repeatedly portrayed Falstaff. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Munich, Dec. 12, 1907, untranslated but mentioning Falstaff. Fine.
$100 - 150
1453. LESTER G. HORNBY (1882 - 1956) American artist noted for his
World War I etchings. Etching, 12” x 9 3/4” titled and signed by Hornby: “The ‘Jump Off’ with Tanks, Pioneer, Infantry, Smoke and Artillery
Barrage”. Fine.
$150 - 200
1454. PETER MAX American pop artist known for his psychedelic
posters promoting rock bands and events of the 1960’s. Front and
rear covers (together) of the “1996 NHL ALL-STAR Magazine”, the
program for the game, inscribed and signed in black ink at bottom.
Mounted, very good.
$75 - 100
1455. JOAN MIRO (1893 - 1983) Spanish painter and perhaps the
greatest of the Surrealists, his works are noted for vivid colors and
hallucinatory figures. Color reproduction of one of Miro’s uncommon
mixed-media pieces printed on a glossy 8 1/2” x 11” sheet, removed
from a catalog of his works and signed at bottom. Fine. $300 - 400
1456. PABLO PICASSO S.P. 14 3/4” x 11”, a color image of one of
his clay creations, tipped to a mount which is signed in pencil: “Pour
Vololine ton ami Picasso le 12.6.62”. Bears red ink stamp of Galerie
Beyeler at top. Very good.
$1,200 - 1,500
1457. LOUIS PRANG (1824 - 1909) American printer, lithographer and
publisher known as the “father of the American Christmas card.” A.L.S.
on his business letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Boston, Feb. 12, 1881 asking his
correspondent to purchase tickets to a ball and secure a room for him.
Two spindle holes at left have no paper loss, else fine.
$100 - 150
1458. NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894 - 1978) American painter and
illustrator known for his homey, American genre paintings. Color reproduction of his famour World War II poster “Freedom From Fear”,
7” x 9 3/4”, signed in blue ink at bottom. Fine.
$200 - 300
1461.
JAMES
MCNEIL
WHISTLER
Fine signed
photograph of his ca. 1872
oil “Harmony in Grey and
Green: Miss Cicely Alexander”, 15 1/2” x 20 5/8”
overall, signed “Whistler” in
pencil with his “butterfly”
paraph beneath. Mat lightly toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to
frame. Cicely, the daughter
of London banker W.C. Alexander, was eight years
old when Whistler painted
this portrait. Alexander may
have been introduced to
Whistler through their mutual interest in Oriental art
- Alexander had a collection
of Japanese lacquerwork
and blue and white china and Whistler adds a touch
of Japonismeto the portrait
through the gold-edged black dado and wall divider, and the delicate daisies and butterflies (Tate Museum).
$600 - 800
1462. JAMES MCNEIL
WHISTLER
Fine signed
photograph of his ca.
1883 oil “Arrangement
in Black (The Lady in the
Yellow Buskin)”, 14 7/8” x
20 1/2”, signed “Whistler”
in pencil eith his “butterfly” paraph beneath. Mat
lightly toned, else fine.
Double-matted and ready
to frame. The subject,
Lady Archibald Campbell,
was interested in the art
of her time and posed for
three full-length portraits
by Whistler. This was the
only one to be completed
and to survive. Her family
did not share her tastes,
claiming the work represented “a street walker encouraging a shy follower
with a backward glance.”
Nevertheless, this painting became the first Whistler bought for an
American public collection (Philadelphia Museum of Art). $600 - 800
150
1469. CHARLES RODRIGUES (d. 2004) American cartoon artist, he
created “Casey the Cop” in the 1970s and produced many pieces
for National Lampoon. An original pen and ink two-panel daily “Casey” strip, executed on a 14” x 8 1/2” sheet, signed “Rodrigues” in
the second panel, and additionally signed and dated on the verso:
1463. JAMES MCNEIL WHISTLER Fine signed photograph of his ca.
“Casey Charles Rodrigues 7 Atkinston Way, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
1871 oil “Nocturne: Blue and Silver - Chelsea” , 21” x 15 1/2”, signed
March 4 1977 5:30am”. A few tiny marginal folds and tears, easily
“Whistler” in pencil with his “butterfly” paraph beneath. Mat lightly
matted out, otherwise fine condition.
$200 - 300
toned, else fine. Double-matted and ready to frame. This was the
first of Whistler’s Nocturnes. In these works Whistler aimed to con- 1470. RUBE GOLDBERG (1883 - 1970) American cartoonist known
vey a sense of the beauty and tranquility of the Thames by night. especially for his cartoon contraptions created by his character Prof.
It was Frederick Leyland who first used the name “nocturne” to de- Lucifer Gorgonzola Butts. An original signed pen and ink production
scribe Whistler’s moonlit scenes.
$600 - 800 drawing for a published cartoon strip, 17 3/4” x 5 1/4 (sight), 1943,
depicting a black caddy tying up three golfers in order to silence
1464. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ARTISTS Lot of five items signed by
them while the other member of the foursome attempts to putt with
American and English artists and illustrators from the turn of the last
explanation at left: “Certain golfers can’t take a shot if anybody
century. Includes: JOSEPH PENNELL (1857-1926), A.L.S., 5pp. 8vo.,
moves or makes a sound -- There should be an attendant stationed
Germantown, Feb. 15, 1884 discusses engraving, materials, etc.
at each green to tie and gag the three members of each foursome
with associate “Koehler”; FREDERICK LEIGHTON (1830-1896), Britwhile the other fussy member takes a putt.” Of course, at right the
ish painter and sculptor, A.L.S. 1p.8vo., Kensington [n.d.], discusses
putting member complains, “Hey, I can’t putt- one of those guys is
travel; TONY SARG (1880-1942), American illustrator and puppestill breathing!” Boldly signed “Rb Goldberg” at far right and signed
teer, A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., London, 1911, discussion of “Printers Pie”; EDand inscribed at the lower left, “TO LEONARD BLIZARD (HOPE THIS
WIN LANDSEER (1802 - 1873), English painter renowned for animals
DOESN’T APPLY TO YOU) RUBE GOLDBERG NOV. 22, 1943”. Leonard
and his portraits, A.N.S. 1p. 24mo., [n.p., n.d.]; and HARRY FURNISS
Blizard (1893 - 1970) was a prominent book designer at Doubleday
(1854-1925), English artist and illustrator, his trademark caricature
in New York. Minor toning and soiling not detracting, else very good
and signature on an 8vo. sheet, 1892. Very good.
$150 - 250
condition. Simply framed and ready for display.
$300 - 400
1465. “SAVANNAH”, BY JOHN STOBART, REMARQUED JOHN
STOBART British artist, now residing in the U.S., member of the
Royal Academy, painter of nautical themes whose work has won him
great commercial success. Remarqued and signed lithograph print
“SAVANNAH A Moonlight Departure, Viewed From Factor’s Walk c.
1870”, 35 1/2” x 27 1/2”, signed in pencil at lower right, nicely remarqued at lower left with a detailed pencil drawing of a schooner
at anchor with a lighthouse in the distance, titled “Awaiting the ebb”,
initialed and numbered 23/35. Fine.
$400 - 600
1466. “NEW YORK”, BY JOHN STOBART, REMARQUED JOHN
STOBART British artist, now residing in the U.S., member of the
Royal Academy, painter of nautical themes whose work has won him
great commercial success. Remarqued and signed lithograph print
“NEW YORK The Black Ball Packets seen beyond the Fulton Fish Market in 1865”, 23 3/4” x 19”, signed in pencil at lower right, nicely
remarqued at lower left with a detailed pencil drawing of a packet at
sea under full sail, initialed and numbered 22/35. Fine. $300 - 400
1467. “PHILADELPHIA”, BY JOHN STOBART, SIGNED JOHN STOBART British artist, now residing in the U.S., member of the Royal
Academy, painter of nautical themes whose work has won him great
commercial success. Signed lithograph print “PHILADELPHIA Delaware Avenue near Spruce Street in 1840”, 23 31/2” x 18 1/2”,
signed in pencil at lower right, Fine.
$200 - 300
1468. CARTOONISTS Nice lot of 14 signed pieces, includes signed
drawings of their respective cartoon creations by CHESTER GOULD,
DICK LOCHER, GEORGE BAKER, TOM WILSON, JIM DAVIS, JOHNNY HART, BRAD ANDERSON, HANK KETCHAM, JIM DAVIS (2),
BUD SAGENDORF, and C. C. BECK, with a signed self-portrait of
actor VINCENT PRICE and a printed drawing of Lucy and Woodstock
signed by CHARLES M. SCHULZ. Fine.
$200 - 300
1471. THEODORE GEISEL (1904 - 1992) “Dr. Seuss” author, illustrator
of children’s books, creator of The Cat in the Hat. Original color drawing of his “Cat in the Hat” in red and black ink on the face of a 1989
Christmas commemorative envelope, inscribed and signed “Dr. Seuss”. Sunlight has faded the printed image, Geisel’s sketch much less
so. Matted with a photo and set into a black wood frame. $200 - 300
1472. WALT KELLY (1913 - 1973) American cartoonist best known
for the comic strip “Pogo” which became a vehicle for his political
views. A.L.S. on Simon & Schuster letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, [n.p.,
n.d.], in pencil promising that he will “...devote any remaining time in
this the year of our lord 1923...” to creating an original drawing for a
friend. Of course, Kelly wasn’t ten years old when he wrote this letter...
Matted with a photo of Kelly and two images of his creations, set in a
steel frame.
$100 - 150
151
1473. FRANZ LISZT (1811 - 1886) Hungarian composer and piano vituoso, inventor of the symphonic poem and composer of dozens of
works including symphonies, piano compositions, and choral music. Rare A.M.Q. (unsigned), 12 3/4” x 5 1/2” on hand-lined paper, nearly
four lines of music in Liszt’s distinctive hand removed from a larger manuscript. In the right margin appears a note in a period hand: “MS
Autograph of Franz Liszt. Arrangement of the Gregorian hymn ‘Pange lingua’. Given me by Herr Gr[?]...Liszt’s secretary”. Chip in right
margin costs the name of Liszt’s secretary, lightly toned from previous framing, else very good.
$6,000 - 8,000
1474. JOSEPH JOACHIM (1831 - 1907) Hungarian violinist and composer known for his interpretations of the works of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. A.L.S. in the third person “J. Joachim’s
complim’ts...”, 1p. 8vo., Campden Hill, [n.d.], to a lady advising her that the piece he had played
as an encore had been a Schumann Melodie originally written as a duet. Very good. $150 - 200
1475. LEONARD BERNSTEIN (1918-1992) American composer and conductor whose works frequently reflected American themes. Bold, full signature on a 16mo. card, Fine.
$60 - 80
1476. ALEXANDRE BRAILKOWSKY (1896 - 1976) Russian classical pianist, specialized in Chopin. A.M.Q.S. on a 7 3/4” x 5 1/2” sheet, four bars from Chopin’s Concerto, Opus 11, boldly
penned, signed, and dated July 17, 1939. Fine.
$100 - 150
1477. WALTER DAMROSCH (1862 - 1950) German
American conductor and composer, known for his long
tenure as conductor of the NBC Symphony Orchestra.
T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York,
Mar. 9, 1915 mentions that he has gone over a song
written by a man’s son: “...It is an encouraging effort...
it is a far cry from Tipperary and he will have to buckle
to and work lots...he will show whether he has the real
stuff in him for a composer...”. Slight marginal toning,
else very good.
$100 - 150
1478. HOWARD HANSON American composer. D.S., 8pp. 9” x 12”, sheet music for his “Three
Miniatures”, 1923, signed on the now-detached cover. Very good.
$60 - 80
1479. CONSTANT LAMBERT (1905 - 1951) British composer and conductor. Signature on the
first page of a 4pp. 8vo. program for a 1949 concert given by Lambert in Harrogate, also signed
by pianist KANDALL TAYLOR and violinist LAURENCE TURNER. Very good.
$75 - 100
1480. DAVID ROSE (1910 - 1990) American songwriter, composer, and orchestra leader. His most famous compositions were “The Stripper”,
“Holiday for Strings”, and “Calypso Melody”. First husband of Judy Garland. Pair of two A.M.Q.S.s on a single quarto sheet, [n.p., n.d.], the first
being eight bars of “Deserted City” signed at top, followed by four bars of “Holiday for Strings” initialed at bottom. Fine.
$100 - 150
1481. HALLE ORCHESTRA Group of twenty signatures of members of Manchester’s Halle Orchestra gathered on a single sheet, all ca.
1955, includes ARTHUR PERCIVAL, CONSTANT LAMBERT, LAURENCE TURNER, PHILIP HECHT, and others. Accompanied by an unrelated A.L.S. English tenor PETER PEARS (1910-1986), 2pp. 8vo., St. John’s Wood, [n.d.], mentions issues which have arisen over “Bartered
Bride” and asking that Benjamin Britten attend to it. Chip at bottom of first page affects a few letters of text, else very good. $100 - 150
1482. OPERA AND COMPOSERS Lot of four items includes: ROSA PONSELLE early S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, full-length view nicely signed; signatures on cards of FRITZ KREISLER and LAWRENCE TIBBETT, and DORIS KENYON pencil signature on a 1932 program. Program has heavy
folds, other items are fine.
$100 - 150
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Entertainment & Sports
1483. MARILYN MONROE (1926 - 1962) American actress who became a world-renowned “sex symbol” following her roles in Some Like
It Hot and The Seven Year Itch. She died of a barbituate overdose under
questionable circumstances. Important D.S. “Marilyn Monroe”, 1p. 4to.,
[n.p.], Dec. 27, 1960 between Monroe and the Arthur P. Jacobs Company, Inc. Monroe agrees to retain the prominent publicists for one year
for the sum of $13,000 and it is agreed that the firm’s staffs in Beverly
Hills, New York, Paris and Rome would dedicate sufficient effort on Monroe’s behalf. Monroe also specifies that the contract would terminate if
her personal publicists Rupert Allan and Pat Newcomb should become
disassociated with the firm. Finally, Monroe agrees to pay for additional
expenses beyond the normal scope of the firm’s services. She signs
with a fine-tipped pen at lower-right, the signature not as distinct as
one would hope but still entirely visible and not faded nor diminished
by time. Also signed at bottom left by company president ARTHUR P.
JACOBS. Extravagantly matted with a gorgeous photo of Monroe, matted in pink moire with gold trim and set into a lavish gilt wood frame.
ARTHUR P. JACOBS (1922-1973) started as a courier at MGM in 1943
and advanced to their publicity department before being lured to Warner Bros. as a publicist in 1946. In 1947 he left Warners to open his own
public relations office to which he gave his name. In addition to Monroe,
Jacobs’ clients included Gregory Peck, James Stewart, and Judy Garland.
The firm started representing Monroe at least as early as 1955 and was
instrumental in making Norma Jean Baker into the screen’s hottest star.
Jacobs’ involvment in Monroe’s final hours remains mysterious. On the
night she died, Jacobs hurriedly left a concert after being informed by
Monroe’s lawyer that she has overdosed. He did not communicate with
his girlfriend for days after leaving her off at home, and later hinted
that he had helped officials “fudge” the media reports. He died in 1973
without ever revealing what he knew.
$4,000 - 5,000
1484. MARILYN MONROE 1955 PIN-UP CALENDAR Original 1955 Marilyn Monroe “Golden Dreams” nude pin-up calendar, 10” x 17” and featuring Monroe in her famous nude pose at center, with all 1955 monthly
sheets present. Very good.
$200 - 300
A decorative toilet cover from Presley’s Los Angeles home
1485. ELVIS PRESLEY’S “THRONE” FROM HIS LOS ANGELES HOME An evocative relic from the “King of Rock
and Roll”, a decorative wood and rattan chair once used
to conceal a toilet in Presley’s grand home at 1174 Hillcrest Drive, Los Angeles. The chair, which measures 28”
wide x 36” tall x 20” deep bears a hinged seat which may
be raised revealing a second seat which accommodated
the user and was placed directly over a conventional commode. The chair bears white paint trimmed in light green
with gilt filigree design, almost completely intact. In 1967
Presley moved into his huge Los Angeles home with his
new wife, Priscilla. Following their divorce, the residence
was sold fully furnished, as Elvis stated: “The home is so
perfect not even an ashtray should be moved.” In 1980,
the contents of the house were sold at the Hollywood Palladium auction, where this item was purchased by museum owner Mike L. Moon. Moon opened the Elvis Museum
in Pigeon Forge, Tn. in 1979. The museum, now sold, contained Elvis memorabilia from the collections of Mr. Moon,
Ed Enoch of The Stamps, Elvis’ first cousin Billy Smith, and
“Memphis Mafia” members Marty Lacker and Sonny West.
The collection has been dubbed “World’s Largest Private
Collection of Elvis Memorabilia”. The chair is accompanied
by Moon’s signed letter of authenticity.
$4,000 - 6,000
153
1486. GLENN MILLER’S LAST AUTOGRAPH? GLENN MILLER (1904
- 1944) American bandleader and trombonist, founder of one of
the most popular “Big Bands” playing swing music, including “In the
Mood” and “Chattanooga Choo-Choo.” Disappeared during his service
aboard an Army bomber. What may be one of Miller’s last autographs,
his signature at the bottom of an 8th Air Force program, 4pp. 8vo.,
along with the signature of his Army drummer Ray McKinley. The recipient also changed Miller’s rank in the program to “Major”, making
this piece post-October 1944 when Miller was promoted. A 1991 note
signed “Francis” accompanies the piece and was written when the
original recipient gave the autograph to a friend. He writes: “...Glenn
Miller and his band played our base...just a week or so before he was
lost...I thought you might like to have this stuff as it will probably go
in the trash after I’m gone...”. A small clipping from a soldier’s overseas newspaper reporting on Miller’s death was affixed with tape to
the program - leaving a small stain.
$300 - 400
1496. ENRICO CARUSO (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the
greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I
Pagliacci and La Boheme. S.P. 5 1/4” x 9 1/2” full length portrait of
the Italian tenor as the Duke in Verdi’s Rigoletto, signed in full and
dated “N.Y. 1910” by Caruso. Some surface creases and crazing could
be retuched, contrast fair.
$400 - 600
1497. STUART COPELAND (b. 1952) Drummer for the influential
rock band The Police, considered one of the greatest of all time. S.P.
10” x 12” color, shows Copeland astride one of his polo horses midswing in 1988, boldly signed at lower right corner in blue marker.
Matted and ready to frame. Accompanied by a COA by Steve Sipe from
Global Authentics. A ding to top right corner, otherwise very good.
$100 - 150
1498. NOEL COWARD (1899 - 1973) English actor, author and playwright, he wrote “Mad About the Boy” and “Some Day I’ll Find You”.
Playbill for his musical comedy “Sail Away”, The Colonial Theater, Boston, signed by Coward on the front cover and by the entire cast on the
first page, including ELAINE STRITCH and JEAN FENN. Likely signed
on opening night. The play had previews in Boston and Philadelphia
before opening on Broadway where Stritch starred. Fine. $150 - 200
1487. CAT STEVENS Yusuf Islam (born Steven Georgiou; 1948), British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, humanitarian, and education philanthropist. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
in 2014. Original signed drawing 7 3/4” x 7 1/2” (sight), a carefully
drawn pen and ink sketch signed “Cat Stevens 77” depicting NATHAN
WEISS. Weiss was Beatles manager Brian Epstein’s American business 1499. JOAN CRAWFORD (1908-1977) American actress, an Academy
partner, the Beatles’ lawyer, and Stevens’ manager. Fine condition, Award winner for her role in Mildred Pierce. I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a
matted and framed.
$400 - 600 chest, up pose ca. 1960, boldly signed. Fine.
$100 - 150
1488. “SOPRANOS” CAST SIGNED LOUISVILLE SLUGGER BAT An 1500. BOBBY DARIN (1936 - 1971) American singer capable of perevocative relic of one of television’s greatest series, The Sopranos, a forming in many styles, most remembered for his version of “Mack
Model 180 Louisville Slugger signed by eight of the primary stars of the Knife”. Black ballpoint inscription and signature on a 8 1/2” x 5
the show. Those signing in bold blue marker include: JAMES GAN- 1/2” blue album page dated 1971 in another hand. Fine. $150 - 200
DOLFINI, EDIE FALCO, MICHAEL IMPERIOLI, LORRAINE BRACCO,
DOMINIC CHIANESE, STEVE VAN ZANDT, TONY SIRICO, and JA- 1501. BO DIDDLEY (1928 - 2008) American R&B vocalist, guitarist
MIE-LYNN SIGLER. . Fine condition. The Sopranos aired 86 episodes and songwriter. S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, an “action pose” with his trademark
before the last episode left viewers...in the dark.
$400 - 500 guitar. Fine.
$100 - 150
1489. HOLLYWOOD NOTABLES Lot of 23 items signed by Hollywood stars (and B-listers), almost all signed photos, many inscribed.
Includes: MARK HAMILL, DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, JR., BROOKE SHIELDS,
CLAYTON MOORE, BUDDY EBSEN, DICK CLARK, ANTHONY QUINN,
FESS PARKER, KIRSTEN DUNST, JOEY BISHOP, RED BUTTONS, CHARLES
BRONSON, RED SKELTON, VIRGINIA MAYO, LAUREN BACALL, DEBBIE
REYNOLDS, SHIRLEY MACLAINE, JAYNE MEADOWS, MAUREEN O’HARA, CHARO, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD, and others. May contain some secretarial examples, should be seen.
$200 - 300
1502. MARIE DRESSLER (1868 - 1934) Stage and screen actress and
Depression-era film star, awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1930-31 for Min and Bill. Lot of two A.Ls.S, 6pp. total, [n.p.,
n.d., ca. 1920s] to a close friend “Mary”, very friendly content and
expressing amazement that cut flowers sent to her by her friend were
still thriving: “...I am sure they could not have done it for any one but
me...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1503. “MAMA” CASS ELLIOT (d. 1986) “Mama Cass”, lead singer with
the popular band “The Mamas and the Papas”. Bold black inscription
1490. BEN ALEXANDER (1911 - 1969) Emmy-nominated American and signature on a 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” blue album page dated 1971 in
motion picture actor who started out as a child actor in 1916. Very another hand. Fine.
$200 - 300
early I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a chest-up pose by Hartsook, 1917. Corners
creased, still very good.
$100 - 150 1504. “FATHER KNOWS BEST” Signed cast photo from the popular
1950s television show, 8” x 10” b/w, signed by: LAUREN CHAPIN,
1491. PEARL BAILEY (1918-1993) American singer and film star, ELINOR DONAHUE, BILLY GRAY, ROBERT YOUNG, and JANE WYwinner of a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly”. A.L.S. on Flaming Hotel let- ATT. Fine. “Father Knows Best” aired on CBS (1954-1955, 1958-1962)
terhead, 2pp. 4to., Las Vegas, [n.d., ca. 1955]. Bailey mentions Otto and NBC (1955-1958). Young had originated the role of Jim Anderson
Preminger, who directed her in the 1954 “Carmen Jones”, adding: on radio in 1949 and was the only member of the radio cast to make
“...To be called any kind of an actress is quite a thrill, since I never the transition to television.
$200 - 300
thought of it as anything but just being myself and doing just what
1505.
E.
Y.
“KIP”
HARBURG
(1896-1981)
One
of
America’s
greatest
one would do naturally...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
songwriters, author of “Only a Paper Moon”, “Over the Rainbow”, “Fin1492. JOSEPHINE BAKER (1906 - 1975) Black American entertainer, ian’s Rainbow”, and many more. T.Q.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p., n.d.], a verse
a European sensation renowned for her jazz singing, dancing and from “Over the Rainbow”, boldly signed at bottom. Fine. $100 - 200
extravagant costumes. Vintage D.S. “Josephine Baker”, approx. 20pp.
4to., Paris, 1931, a program in French for an event: “The Election of 1506. “HARPER VALLEY P.T.A.” A neat piece related to the 1968
the Queen of Paris” with photos of the candidates within, as well as country and pop hit “Harper Valley PTA”, the complete lyrics of the
the evening’s music, with Baker billed as the “Queen of the Colonies”. song typed on a 4to. sheet [n.p., n.d.], boldly signed by the song’s
She has signed the inside front cover, along with other dignitaries. composer any lyricist TOM T. HALL, JEANNIE C. RILEY who famously
Cover wrinkled at edges, still very good.
$100 - 150 recorded the song about “Harper Valley hypocrites”, and actress BARBARA EDEN who starred in the 1981 television series of the same
1493. SARAH BERNHARDT (1844 - 1923) French stage actress known name. Very good.
$100 - 150
for her remarkable voice, emotional acting, and controversial private
life. Inscription and signature dated 1910 on a toned and stained cab- 1507. ADELAIDE AND LEON HERRMANN Pair of signatures of fainet photo bearing a large chip at upper-left. Sold at signature value, mous musicians on 4” x 2 1/4” cards, includes: LEON HERRMANN
as is.
$75 - 100 (1867-1909) who moved to the U.S. to continue his uncle Alexander
Herrmann’s show after his death with his Aunt Adelaide Herrmann,
1494. JOHN W. BUBBLES John William Sublett (1902 - 1986), stage billing himself as Herrmann III, sold with the signature of his aunt
name John W. Bubbles, American vaudeville performer, dancer, singer ADELAIDE HERRMANN (1853-1932), a fine magician in her own right
and entertainer who was Gershwin’s first choice for “Sportin’ Life” in who continued to thrill audiences into her seventies. Fine.$100 - 150
Porgy and Bess, considered the best tap dancer by Fred Astaire. I.S.P.
8” x 10” b/w, with cane while dancing. Very good.
$100 - 150 1508. CANADA LEE (1907 - 1952) American actor who pioneered
roles for African Americans, civil rights champion of the 1930s and
1495. BILLIE BURKE (1885 - 1970) American actress remembered for 1940s, died shortly before he was scheduled to appear before the
her portrayal of “Glinda”, the good witch in “The Wizard of Oz”. Vin- House Un-American Activities Committee. I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a fine
tage I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a great half-length pose, boldly signed. Very bust portrait. Tiny marginal chip, else fine.
$100 - 150
good.
$150 - 200
154
1509. GROUCHO MARX (1890-1977) American comedian and film
star with his brothers, famous for his ad-lib insults on and off screen.
Typed D.S. “Grouch Marx”, 9pp. 4to., New York, July 26, 1976, a contract between Marx and his attorneys Pacht, Ross, Warne, Bernhard
& Sears and Video Dimensions Ltd. concerning the latter firm’s licensing certain items, presumably Marx’s image or more likely, early
Marx Brothers films. Boldly signed by Marx at conclusion. Very good,
matted in green with a photo of the four brothers ca. 1940 and set in
an ornate green and gilt wood frame. Fine.
$300 - 400
1521. CHRISTMAS CARDS OF NOTABLE PERSONALITIES Lot of
about 60 Christmas cards from various Hollywood stars, along with a
few politicians and notable royals, including FRANK SINATRA, DUKE
AND DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (2), HERBERT HOOVER (3), CLARK GABLE,
BARBARA STANWYCK, ROBERT BADEN-POWELL (2), ELSA LANCHESTER,
LILY PONS (signed), STANLEY KRAMER (5), PAUL HENREID, GENE AUTRY (3), JOHN FORD, ROY ROGERS, KIRK DOUGLAS, FRED ASTAIRE,
ELIZABETH TAYLOR, and others.
$100 - 150
1522. MUHAMMAD ALI (b. 1942) American boxer and three time
heavyweight champion, stripped of his title for refusing military service. A desireable pair of Everlast nylon boxing trunks, white with
black waistband, signed with black marker: “Muhammad Ali AKA Cassius Clay”. Fine, with an original ca. mid-1990s color photo of Ali at a
signing placing his signature on other pieces of boxing clothing.
1511. JOHN MCCORMACK (1884 - 1945) Irish tenor, celebrated for
$400 - 600
his performances of operatic and popular song repertoires. A.L.S.
2pp. 8vo., Dublin, June 29, 1944 to a friend in the U.S. In part: “...And 1523. PUGILISTS AND OTHER ATHLETES, CA. 1910 Large format
now what a change. My eldest son in the Irish Army...my youngest illustrated boxing and athletic photo book, “Art Book of Famous Puin the South African army...he was wounded and taken prisoner ion gilists and Athletes”, by Richard K. Fox and others, [?New York: circa
North Africa...my son-in-law now in the Italian fight...and my sister’s 1900]. 60 plates, each 11” x 16” b/w, full-length images of John L.
3 boys in the Service...I had a bit of a breakdown from overwork for Sullivan, James Jeffries, Tom Sharkey, Robrt Fitzsimmons, James J.
the Red Cross...”. Very good.
$150 - 200 Corbett, Joe Gans, Bob Armstrong, more. Fine.
$300 - 400
1510. MARCELLO MASTROIANNI (1924 - 1996) Italian film actor,
often paired withj Sophia Loren and Catherine Deneuve. Scarce S.P.
3 1/2” x 5 1/2” b/w, a postcard photo of the actor as a young man,
signed in blue ballpoint in the bottom margin. Very good.$100 - 150
1512. LUCIANO PAVAROTTI (1935 - 2007) Italian operatic tenor who
also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the
most commercially successful tenors of all time. S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a
still in character from “L’Elisir d’Amore”. Fine.
$100 - 150
1513. JEROME ROBBINS AND LIBERACE (1918-1998) Prolific Broadway producer whose hits include The King and I and Fiddler on the
Roof. An LP of music from the motion picture version of Fiddler on the
Roof, signed on the cover: “To Donna Trask with love always Jerome
Robbins”. Record not played, cover condition is very good. Along with
LIBERACE, a signed oversize commemorative volume celebrating The
Liberace Show, fine condition. Two pieces.
$60 - 80
1524. JACK DEMPSEY (1895 - 1983) “Manassa Mauler”, American
boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time.
Postcard from Dempsey’s restaurant showing James Montgomery
Flagg’s painting of Dempsey’s knockout of Jess Willard, boldly signed
in black ink on verso. Fine.
$75 - 100
1525. JACK DEMPSEY (1895 - 1983) Pair of signed items, includes
a 22” x 9 1/2” (opened) photo holder from Dempsey’s restaurant, a
repro of James Montgomery Flagg’s painting of the Dempsey-Willard
fight at left, an original photo 8” x 10” photo of Dempsey seated with
three other men at a table, inscribed and signed at top. Sold with a
second, earlier photo holder, also inscribed but lacking photo. Overall
good to very good.
$75 - 100
1514. GENE RODDENBERRY (d. 1988) American television producer and the creator of the immensely-popular “Star Trek” series. Bold 1526. CURRIER & IVES JOHN L. SULLIVAN LITHOGRAPH John L. Sulblack ink signature on a card. Fine.
$100 - 150 livan 1883 Currier & Ives lithograph, 8 1/2” x 11 3/4”. The caption
reads: “Published by Currier & Ives N.Y. - Copied by Permission of The
1515. HENRY SEGRAVE (1896 - 1930) British car and boat racer, fa- New York Illustrated Times from their only genuine portrait - Copymous for setting three land speed records and the water speed re- right 1883 by Currier & Ives 115 Nassau St. N.Y. John L. Sullivan
cord. He was the first person to hold both the land and water speed Champion Pugilist Of The World - Born at Boston, Mass. 1858 - Height
records simultaneously. Large autograph page bearing his very rare , 5ft. 10 1/2 inches Weight 196 pounds...Beat Donaldson, with hard
signature dated May 12, 1930, one month before his death in a boat gloves at Cincinnati O. Dec 28th 1880 Purse $500. Beat Flood ‘on the
racing accident. Fine.
$150 - 200 Hudson’ May 16th, 1881. Purse $1000. Beat Ryan at Mississippi City,
1516. PETER SELLERS (1925 - 1980) British film comedian best re- Miss. Feb 7th 1882. $2,500 a side. ‘Knocked out’ Elliott in 3 rounds,
$200 - 300
membered for his roles as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau in the glove fight. New York, July 4th, 1882”. Mounted, fine.
Pink Panther series. S.P. 10” x 8” color, a still from “Being There”, 1527. CURRIER & IVES “POTOMAC AND MASHER” PRINT Most atsigned in a fine-tipped black ballpoint. Very good.
$200 - 300 tractive 1891 hand-colored engraving: “Mr. August Belmont’s Poto1517. ARTIE SHAW (1910 - 2004) American clarinetist, composer, mac (Hamilton Up) and Masher (Bergen Up)...The Celebrated Horses
and bandleader. Vintage I.S.P. 8” x 10” b/w, a fine bust portrait boldly Which Ran First and Second for the Great Futurity Stakes at Sheepssigned. Very good.
$150 - 200 head Bay, N.Y. Aug. 30th, 1890”, 27” x 22” overall, bears a few tears
at lower margin affecting title only, though there may be other dam1518. STAR TREK Signed t-shirt “Star Trek Lives”, Washington, July, age beneth the mat. Nonetheless, the visible portion of the print is
1976, bears bold black marker signatures of: NICHELLE NICHOLS near fine and great for display.
$400 - 600
(role of “Uhura”), artist JOHN ELLIS who sketches a “Tribble” in a low1528.
“ENDURANCE-BY-RIGHT”
1902
PRINT
Attractive
1902
print of
cut!, and JESCO VON PUTTKAMER (1933-2012) senior NASA manager and engineer, and Star Trek consultant.
$75 - 100 a painting Endurance-By-Right by artist Robert Dickey, 15” x 12 3/4”
(sight), printed by Sporting Prints Co., Chicago. Matted, fine condi1519. NEIL YOUNG (b. 1945) Singer, composer and guitarist with a tion. This thoroughbred was the top money-winning two-year old filly
mournful, melancholic voice, formed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young of 1901.
$200 - 300
which lasted little over a year but whose impact was enormous. He
has since ventured out on solo work. Buffalo Springfield poster pic- 1529. BART GIAMATTI (1938 - 1989) President of Yale University
turing the entire band, 18” x 24”, boldly sigend and fine.$200 - 300 and later the seventh Commissioner of Major League Baseball. Giamatti negotiated the agreement ending the Pete Rose betting scandal
1520. HOLLYWOOD “JITTERBUG JAMBOREE” SIGNED PROGRAM by permitting Rose to voluntarily withdraw from the sport. T.L.S. as
Ca. 1944 Vol;unteer Army Canteen Service program for a “Jitterbug President of Yale on official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Oct. 1, 1981, thanks
Jamboree” signed within by about twenty Hollywood stars and nota- a man at Wesleyan for his complimentary comments on an address
bles. The 12pp. program’s last page is signed on either side by BETTY made by Giamatti. Very good.
$100 - 150
GRABLE, TYRONE POWER, GARY COOPER, ANN SOTHERN, MERLE
1530.
BEN
HOGAN
(1912
1997)
American
golfer,
four-time
winner
OBERON, GEORGE BURNS, GRACIE ALLEN, CLAUDETTE COLBERT,
JACK BENNY, MARY LIVINGSTONE, JOHNNY WEISMULLER, MAR- of the U.S. Open and twice winner of the Masters. Typed D.S., his perSHA HUNT, LANA TURNER, and others. Folds and a few very light sonal check, Fort Worth, Dec. 22, 1992 giving $500.00 as a Christmas
$50 - 75
stains, else very good.
$200 - 300 gift to relative Jacqueline Hogan. Fine.
1531. SPORTS STARS Lot of ten signed photos, various sizes, includes WAYNE GRETZKY, BROOKS ROBINSON (3), MARIO LEMIEUX (2),
BILL MAZEROSKI (2), and others. Very good.
$100 - 150
155
Notables & the Notorious!
1532. REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929 - 1968) Clergyman and
civil rights leader who advocated nonviolent but active and massive
confrontation in order to obtain rights for blacks. Assassinated. Important T.L.S. “Martin” on his Southern Christian Leadership Conference letterhead, 1p. 4to., Atlanta, July 19, 1963 to Dr. Hamilton T. Boswell, leader of the Jones Methodist Church in San Francisco. Boswell
had helped to plan a “Conference on Church and Race” in his city to
bring together Catholic, Jewish, and other religious leaders and had
asked King to address the group. King had organized similar conferences to demonstrate moral consciousness and to champion civil and
human rights. King had agreed to attend, but here must apologize for
a change in plans. In part: “...I had high hopes of being able to accept
your very gracious invitation to speak for the San Francisco Conference on Religion and Race...I soon discovered I had a ‘People-to-People’
tour of the State of Louisiana for the very week of your meeting...I am
sure you can understand the very difficult schedule under which I am
laboring these days. We are always indebted to you for your constant
support. Such moral and financial support are of inestimable value
for the continuance of our humble efforts. You have my prayers and
best wishes for continued success in the signioficant work you are doing...”. Very good. Sold with a copy of Dr. Boswell’s letter to King, and
a copy of his Sep. 5, 1963 paper “The San Francisco Situation”, presented at the meeting. HAMILTON T. BOSWELL (1915-2007) was the
most prominent black leader in the San Francisco area, twice awarded
the Freedom Award by the NAACP. He was the first chairman of the
San Francisco Conference on Religion and Race and the co-chair of the
Church Labor Conference, the rallying force of the city’s support of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
$2,000 - 3,000
1533. REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Signed program “Best Wishes Martin Luther King”, 4pp. 8vo., Macedonia Baptist Church, San
Francisco, Feb. 26, 1967, a program for a “Ministers Union Worship”
which featured King as a speaker. “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”
was chosen as the meeting’s song. Signed in blue ink by King beside his photo on the front cover. Very good. From the estate of San
Francisco civil rights leader Dr. Hamilton T. Boswell.$1,000 - 1,500
1534. FATHER EDWARD J. FLANAGAN (1886 - 1948) Irish-born
Catholic priest who founded the Boys Town orphanage in Nebraska, which now also serves as a center for troubled youth. Excellent
association signed 20pp., 9 1/4” x 12 1/4”, a promotional book for
Boys Town fully describing the facility and heavily illustrated, signed
on the first page: “Father Flanagan Boys Town, Nebr. X-mas, 1939”
just beneath the home’s creed: “There’s no such thing as a bad boy”.
Covers are marginally toned, contents are fine.
$100 - 150
1535. 1611 KING JAMES BIBLE LEAVES Fine lot of four oversize leaves from the first version of the King James Bible, printed in 1611 when
that version was completed. Included are 10 1/2” x 16” two-sided leaves from the books of Samuel, Chronicles, Ecclesiates, and Exodus.
Fine condition.
$300 - 400
1536. 1458 BREVIARY PAGE Page from a ca. 1458 Lodi, Italy breviary, a liturgical book of the Latin liturgical rites of the Catholic Church,
6 1/2” x 9” on vellum. Typically such manuscripts were prepared by monastic scribes. Fine.
$100 - 150
1538. SPANISH “CROSS OF CARAVACCA” Antique Spanish “Cross of Caravacca”, ca. 1800s, 4 1/2” tall, in a pewter or silver-based metal.
Very good. The Cross of Caravaca is a double-cross-barred crucifix on which the figure of Jesus is flanked by two winged angels who kneel
in postures of prayer. The original of this cross is said to have appeared miraculously in the Spanish town of Caravaca during the 14th
century. Caravaca is known to archaeologists as the site of one of the oldest settlements in Spain, to occultists as a former stronghold of
the Knights Templar, and to historians as a military fortress occupied during the struggle to oust the Moors and re-establish Christiantity
in Spain.
$100 - 150
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1539. FIRST AMERICAN PROTESTANT MISSIONARY IN CHINA
ELIJAH COLEMAN BRIDGEMAN (1801-1861) First American Protestant missionary appointed in China, arriving in 1830. A.L.S. “E. C.
Bridgeman,” 2pp. 4to., Macao, Nov. 1840, to unknown correspondent, interesting content. In part: “…The accompanying numbers of
the Chinese Repository, & proof sheets of the Chrestomathy, please
accept: the former may afford some items of local news, the latter
some names of fishes, &c, found in this neighborhood. If there be
anything that I can do for you, while here, pray do not fail to intimate your wishes. If your health & other circumstances will permit,
I shall be very happy to receive for the readers of the Repository,
such communications as you may find it agreeable to communicate,
in any of the departments of natural history...”
$150 - 200
1548. RUSSIAN TORAH POINTERS Lot of two Russian torah pointers, 12” and 6 1/2” long. Both are hallmarked “84” (purity?), one
dated “1878”. Both pointers bear Stars of David, individual pointers
bear Russian double-headed eagle, rearing lions, cabuchons, and so
on. Very good.
$250 - 350
1541. CHINA MISSIONARY GEORGE SMITH (1815-1871) English
missionary in China; Anglican Bishop of Victoria (Hong Kong) from
1849 to1865. A.L.S. “G Victoria” as Bishop of Victoria, 1p, 8vo, Hong
Kong, Dec. 29, 1863 discussing his plans of returning to England,
and thankS “...for your great care of the child...” Minor mounting
traces at corners of verso.
$75 - 100
work with cabuchons and a rabbi with scrolls within, the second
also bearing scrolls attached to lower body, also with an orthodox
Jew.
$300 - 400
1549. RUSSIAN JEWISH INCENSE BURNERS Lot of two silver incense
burners, each about 3 1/2” tall with hinged perforated lid, the burner supported by standing figures of bearded musicians. Both are
hallmarked “1894” and “84” (purity?). Very good.
$300 - 400
1550. 1920S JEWISH “MIZRAH” Jewish mizrah, in this case a colorful ca. 1920s 20” x 15” printing with religious figures, torahs, menorahs, Jews praying at the Temple walls, etc. Fine. A mizrah is plaque
1540. AMERICAN MISSIONARY IN CHINA ELIHU DOTY (1809 - attached to the wall in a Jewish home to indicate the direction of
1864) American missionary in Amoy, China; responsible for the first the Temple in Jerusalem, which an observant Jew should face while
$100 - 150
textbook of Southern Min in English. Album sheet signed in English praying.
and Chinese, Nov 21st, 1846. Adds quote in both languages: “Our 1551. FABERGE-STYLE SILVER “EGGS” Lot of two silver “eggs” in the
Father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name.” Mounting traces style of Faberge, each about 4” tall and hallmarked within “1873”
on verso, with light show through,
$101 - 150 and “1878”, also “84” (purity?). One egg bears stamped filigree
1552. IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BOY SCOUTS MEDAL DIE Pre-revolution
circular steel die, 2” dia., in relief an image of St. George on horseback
slaying a dragon, the Boy Scouts fleur-de-lis in the background. The
$250 - 350
1542. MURDERED PROTESTANT MISSIONARY ROBERT JERMAIN motto “Always Ready” appears in Russian below.
THOMAS (1839-1866), Protestant missionary in China and Korea.
He was beaten to death by Koreans while on the ship “General Sherman,” stuck on a sandbar near Pyongyang. A.L.S. “R. Jermain Thomas,” 1p. 8vo., London Mission (Peking), [n.d.], to Mrs. Martin, thanking her for newspapers. From the autograph album of Mrs. W.A.P.
Martin, wife of the noted U.S. missionary. Mounting traces on verso.
Fading of signature. Scarce.
$100 - 150
1543. (CHINA) MISSIONARIES JAMES LEGGE (1815-97), Scottish
Sinologist; missionary at Malacca and Hong Kong (1839-73); first professor of Chinese, Oxford, 1876. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo. mourning stationary,
June 1, 1880: “…I expect some friends to visit us about this time, and
to be here over Commemoration. If you can get me some tickets for
the theatre more than I am entitled to, you will much oblige me. I want
two arena tickets and four for the gallery…”
$75 - 100
1544. (CHINA) HONG KONG MISSIONARY JAMES LEGGE (1815-97)
Scottish Sinologist; missionary at Malacca and Hong Kong (183973); first professor of Chinese, Oxford, 1876. A.Q.S., on a fancy
embossed card, Chinese proverb (from Confucius): “Do not unto
others...”, from “Hong Kong, China.” Signed in English and Chinese.
Minor soiling, otherwise very good condition.
$60 - 80
1545. EARLY CHRISTIAN BOOKS Includes a church hymn book in
German, “Reformirtes Gesangbuch”, published in Lebanon, Pa. by
Joseph Drucker, 1829, 416pp. 2 1/2” x 4”, in leather covers, just
good, with a pre-1741 bible, missing early chapters in Genesis and
those chapters following Psalms 158. Bound in leather. Notes on the 1553. HINDU SKULL DRINKING BOWL Kapala (Sanskrit for “skull”) or
front flyleaf date the Bible to before 1741. Two pieces. $200 - 300 skullcup, a cup made from a human skull used as a ritual implement
1546. CHRISTABEL H. PANKHURST (1880 - 1958) British reformer (bowl) in both Hindu Tantra and Buddhist Tantra (Vajrayana). This
who fought for woman suffrage in Great Britain. Good content on her example, most likely of Hindu origin, measures 5 1/4” x 6” and bears
National Women’s Social and Political Union letterhead, 1p. 4to., Lon- the image of a fanged god often seen in Hindu depictions of gods.
$800 - 1,200
don, June 25, 1908 to Arthur Denman. In part: “...our members are Two chips on reverse, else very good.
anxious as to the fate of Daisy Lord, who was sentenced to death a few 1554. EGYPTIAN WOOD BA SCULPTURE Small wood sculpture of a
days ago for the murder of her infant. Can you tell me whether the girl deceased individual’s “Ba”, undoubtedly recovered from an Egyptian
is to be reprieved...”. Margins a little rough, else very good. Daisy Lord, tomb. The wood carving stands 4 1/8” tall and has a human face with
a servant who became pregnant under mysterious circumstances, be- the body of a bird. Two openings are carved in the side of the figure,
came a cause celebre of the suffrage movement.
$100 - 150 which must once have held “wings”. The ‘Ba’ is an aspect of a person
1547. RUSSIAN TORAH POINTER AND MEZUZAH Lot of two items,
includes a Russian torah pointer, 12 1/2” long bearing the figure of
a rabbi at one end, with silver roping encircling the shaft and a Star
of David at top, hallmarked “1884” and “84” (purity stamp?), along
with a mezuzah, hallmarked “1873” and “84”, bears a cabuchon and
menorah. Two pieces.
$200 - 300
that the Egyptians believed would live after the body died, and it is
sometimes depicted as a human-headed bird flying out of the tomb to
join with the ‘”Ka” (the vital spark or force) in the afterlife. Sold with an
unrelated 2” tall fragment of a fired clay statue of a woman wearing a
head covering, its origin unknown. Both pieces said by our consignor
to have originated from a sale of some personal possessions of Theodore Roosevelt, ca. 1950s. Very good.
$400 - 500
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4to., Apr. 16, 1898 also to Thompson: “...please send me a list showing the amounts collected from the government by employees sent
to Guthrie to identify (“Dynamite”) Dick West, in order that we may
audit their claims...”. On Oct. 1, 1897 the Jennings Gang attempted
a bold robbery of the railroad’s station at Purcell, Ok. Twice they
attempted to blow the safe in an express car, and having failed, they
robbed passengers. The gang was captured a month later, with “Dynamite” Dick West killed in a different shoot-out. First letter bears
a small hole in text and tiny chips at margins, else both are very
good.
$200 - 300
1559. THOMAS LATCHFORD (1825 - 1873) American military officer, member of the 20th U.S. Infantry and suspected murderer and
thief. Latchford and two other officers are believed to have plotted
the murder of a revenue agent’s wife in Marshall, Texas and the
theft of nearly $150,000. Lot of five A.L.S.s, 15pp. total, Fort Snelling, Mn., 1869-70, most to an unnamed general, a friend who is
facing charges of theft of forage. Friendly content, also news on
Indians, fellow officers and other generals, etc.
$150 - 200
1555. WILLIAM M. “BILL” TILGHMAN (1854 - 1924) Western lawman who served as City Marshall in Dodge City, deputy sheriff under Bat Masterson and later as a U.S. marshal teamed-up with Chris
Madsen and Heck Thomas to pursue the Doolin Gang and bring law
to the town of Perry. Exceptionally rare good content A.L.S. “Wm.
Tilghman”, 3pp. 4to., Chandler, Ok., Oct. 18, 1899 on Charles B.
Wilson legal letterhead in dark pencil. He writes an associate, in
part: “…I returned the Rush warrant yesterday and Beebe came in
on the noon train raising the devil about it. He wanted to go before the commissioner and make another complaint and the only
way I could stop him was to tell him I was going to Muscogee today…I have promised him the warrant would be here…and I would
have Rush here Monday afternoon. I told him I had the warrant
approved by the U.S. Attorney…If the warrant is not here…I think
he will make a new complaint. He says this is a very important case
and the Postal Department has instructed him to stay here…[I]
would like to make the arrest Monday morning at Stroud…” Folds,
else very good.
$1,000 - 1,500
1560. CARRY A. NATION (1846 - 1911) American temperance agitator who believed that since liquor was illegal in Kansas, she had
the right to destroy with her axe liquor, furniture and fixtures in illegal drinking establishments. A fine display incorporating Nation’s
autograph, her signature on a white card: “Carry A. Nation Home
Defender June 20, 1905” mounted with a period pin, about 2” long
and axe-shaped, white abalone axe head with rhinestone, gold handle with her name engraved, along with a cast iron axe, about 9 1/2”
long bearing her image, the year “1901”, and mottos: “AX OF ALL
NATIONS...CUT OUT THE WHISKEY”, with a large photo of the squat
framed temperance killjoy scowling with axe and Bible in hand, all
set into an attractive shadow box frame. Attractive.
$300 - 400
1561. JULIA WARD HOWE (1819 - 1910) American writer and reformer whose stirring “Battle Hymn of the Republic” rallied Union sentiment. Full signature closely-cut from a letter, Very good. $100 - 150
1562. PROFESSIONAL WOMEN Lot of four items signed by women
prominent in their fields, includes signed 3” x 6” photos of MARY
KAY (with T.L.S.) and JULIA CHILD, and signatures of ABIGAIL VAN
$75 - 100
1556. FRANK CANTON (1849 - 1927) Born “Joe Horner”, Canton BUREN and DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER. Very good.
was a frontier bank robber-turned-lawman and was the top enforcer 1563. SOCIAL JUSTICE NOTABLES Lot of five items signed by individof the Wyoming Stock Grower’s Association. Later, Canton became uals remembered for their social work or efforts to improve society.
Sheriff of Johnson County and was used by the cattlemen to wipe Includes: UPTON SINCLAIR, A.N.S. on his letterhead, a few spots;
out settlers during the “Johnson County War”. Finally, his nerves BESSIE PARKES BELLOC, noted British feminist, A.L.S. 1899 seeking
wrecked, Canton served as a Deputy U.S. Marshall under Judge Isaac a book for a present; AMELIA PINCHERLIE, exiled Italian writer and
Parker before going to Alaska to tame the gold town of Dawson. anti-fascist, A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Firenze, 1924, in Italian, foxed; JOSEPH
Partly-printed D.S. “F. M. Canton”, 1p. legal folio, Oklahoma Terr., HUME Scottish doctor and Radical MP, A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., 1842 disOct. 25, 1895, a certification that one George Horner, likely a rel- cusses pamphlets in support of an aggrieved party; and ESTELLE
ative, had rode with a posse to serve a writ and was entitled to be PANKHURST, British suffragist, signature. Very good.
$200 - 300
paid. Signed three times by Canton, also signed by U.S. Marshal E. D.
NIX. A clean split near bottom has been repaired on verso, else very 1564. RICHARD BOYLE, 3RD EARL OF BURLINGTON (1694 - 1753)
good.
$500 - 600 English architect who was one of the originators of the English Palladian (Neo-Palladian) style of the 18th century. D.S., 1p. sm. folio
1557. CHRIS MADSEN (1851 - 1944) Prominent frontier lawman parchment, June 19, 1750, a commission given to Bryan Fairfax,
who witnessed Cody’s scalping of Yellow Hand, with Heck Thomas signed at bottom with only fair contrast. Worn at top with some loss,
he was a captor of members of the Dalton Gang, killers Kid Lew- still quite good.
$150 - 200
is and Foster Crawford, and train robber Henry Silva. Madsen also
rode with Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in Cuba. Scarce part- 1565. AUTOGRAPH MISCELLANY Nice group lot of signed items,
ly-printed D.S, 1p. 12mo., [Oklahoma Terr., October, 1907], a certi- includes signed 8” x 10” photos (some inscribed) of JOHN GLENN,
fication that Charles J. Sau escorted prisoner “Claud Hutson and 19 GARY TRUDEAU, CASEY KASEM, WALTER CRONKITE, smaller phoother prisoners...” from Pawnee to Guthrie and had been paid $2.00 tos of gymnasts NADIA COMENICI and SHANNON MILLER, signed
for his services. Fine.
$300 - 400 photo of KOFI ANNAN, and signed photo and signed card from
BISHOP DESMOND TUTU. Very good.
$150 - 200
1558. AL JENNINGS GANG ROBS A TRAIN Pair of 1897-98 letters
pertaining to a train robbery committed by the Al Jennings Gang, 1566. ALGER HISS (1904-1996) Embattled government official in
includes: an A.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Shawnee, Ok., Nov. 15, 1897 in which the F.D.R. administration who was convicted of espionage, served
Dep. U.S. Marshal N. M. Douglass writes U.S. Marshal C. H. Thomp- five years and spent the rest of his life trying to clear his name.
son. In part: “...I have served warrants in my possession for the A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., New York, July 14, 1958 to a lady. His thanks
train robbers. I suppose they will be all right if I can execute them...I the lady for her thoughtful letter, adding: “...I recall the reviews of
heard today that they were in the neighborhood of Keokuk Falls Sat- Fromm and Mills (both of whom I admire) with interest. I also do not
urday...”. In his postscript, Douglass asks for blankets and a sum in know the periodical, Fellowship, from which you had clipped them.
order to post a bond. C. H. “Canada” Thompson was a well-known Is it the organ of the F.O.R. [Fellowship of Reconcilliation]?...Also I
marshal and agent for the Rock Island Railroad. The second letter is didn’t get your reference to ‘281’ which you describe as ‘the Nat.
$150 - 200
a T.L.S. on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. letterhead, 1p. Council Library at’...”. Light toning, else very good.
158
1567. JAMES EARL RAY (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Signed lithograph “James Earl
Ray”, 19” x 15 1/2”, a copy of his painting: “The Legion in the battle for Dien Bienphu, Vietnam - 1954”, boldly signed at lower right. Matted,
fine.
$60 - 80
1568. 1923 TOKYO EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE DAMAGE MAP A rare map showing the extensive damage caused by the horrific earthquake
and resulting fires that engulfed much of Tokyo following the 7.9 Richter Scale quake which struck the city on Sep. 1, 1923. The 43” x 30
1/2” map was edited by the Tokyo Imperial University and published by A rare map showing the extensive damage caused by the horrific
earthquake and resulting fires that engulfed much of Tokyo following the 7.9 Richter Scale quake which struck the city on Sep. 1, 1923.
The 43” x 30 1/2” map was edited by the Tokyo Imperial University and published by two Tokyo newspapers. It depicts the points at which
fires originated and the incredible extent of destruction caused as the fires spread throughout the city consuming wood and paper structures. Green arrows indicate wind direction, and at certain points the large numbers of those killed are numerically indicated. The map
has several long tears but with no paper loss evident and is otherwise very good. Over 694,000 homes were destroyed and 40,000 people
were suffocated in the disaster.
$150 - 200
1569. PRESENTATION WARDEN’S BILLY CLUB FROM ALCATRAZ A great relic from the notorious federal prison on Alcatraz Island in San
Francisco Bay, a wood “billy club” presented to Associate (Deputy) Warden Joseph B. Latimer. The 22 1/4” long wood club bears two metal
shields tacked thereto, the larger bearing an engraving: “ASSOC. WARDEN JOS. B. LATIMER U.S. PENITENTIARY ALCATRAZ, CAL. 1954”,
with the smaller shield reading: “U.S.B.O.P. 1953”. The club bears a grooved grip and leather strap attached at bottom. The lettering on the
plaques leads us to believe that the plaques, and possibly the entire presentation, were made on the island. Latimer supervised the search
for at least two escapees from the famous “escape-proof” prison.
$400 - 600
1569A. BARTHOLOMEO VANZETTI (1888 - 1927) Italian laborer and philosophical anarchist known for his controversial trial and subsequent execution, along with Ferdinando Sacco by the state of Massachusetts on August 23, 1927. Excessively rare fine content A.L.S. “Bartholomeo Vanzetti”, 6pp. 4to., Dedham (Norfolk County) Jail, May 22, 1927. Almost three months to the day before he would die in the electric
chair, Vanzetti writes to Lilly Sarnoff, a sympathizer. In part: “...Dear comrade Lilly we are hoping very little...we have never hoped in Courts
and Judges we are still hoping only on what the comrades and the people will compel the State to give us. Because our case is grave, the solidarity so vast and great, the accuse [sic] so weak and wreched [sic], and our defencive [sic] proofs so strong and evident the people hoped in
a victory and they always got a defeat. Now we are in the hands of Gubernatorial discretion. A bad beast, believe me. But as the evidence in
our favor are so strong, as the prot! est is universal, the people hope again in a victory. Our case proved that a handful of men invested of
power by the stupidity of the people and who call themselves public servants care a fig for the people [sic] wishes and pay no attention to the
people claims I guess
is was Victor Hugo
who said that, ‘Hope
would be the last
goodness
in
life
were it not for disperation’. I think
there is something
beyond desperation
and I have learnt
that man cannot live
without hoping Oh!
About the Madison
Square Garden .The
‘Corriere of America’ an fascista-daily
of New York reported that there was
300 or 400 people at
the demonstration
and that the orator
attacked the fascismo and were violently radical in their
words. The Boston
Herald said there
were 10,000 people,
and the Daily Worker that were 20,000.
I think the Herald
was the more exact of the three the Corriere published a letter of an Italian captain, asking what attitude the radical would assume if S. &
V. [Sacco and Vanzetti] ! were fascista. I wanted to answer that we would not even have been ind icted if instead to be anarchists we would
have been blackguards .” He interrupts his reaction to the reports of the demonstration in New York with personal musings about how
his experiences and thoughts might: “make a wonderful book.” He continues: “Now, returning to the meeting I said it to be of the Madison
Square Garden the comrades have been galvanized by our trial and our performing wonders. Mankind has done for two obscure and
rebellious workers what on the past would have only be done for saints and kings .” At the time Vanzetti wrote this exceptionally detailed
letter, the Sacco and Vanzetti case had almost reached its historical conclusion. Their appeals were exhausted, and as Vanzetti refers to
here, their case was now in the hands of Massachusetts Gov. Fuller to whom they appealed for clemency. Their appeal was denied. Sacco
and Vanzetti were arrested for murder during a payroll robbery in Braintree, Massachusetts, a crime both denied committing. As Italian
immigrants and open anarchists, they were caught up in the fear and prejudices of the Palmer Raid and Red Scare of the 1920’s . Both men
received a posthumous pardon by former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, but the controversy of their innocence remains. Vanzetti’s
eloquence also endures as is evidenced in this letter from jail. Despite his misspellings and occasional incorrect syntax, this letter bears
witness to one of America’s liberal heroes. Toned, bends and slight chips to margins, margin creases, one hole on third sheet near the
correspondent’s name, generally very good. A genuine rarity!
$8,000-10,000
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1570. J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of
the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world’s finest investigative agency. Lot of two T.L.S.s each 1p. 4to. on official letterhead, Washington, 1940 and 1942, both sent to an agent. One
letter advises the man of his promotion, the other noting his beneficiaries of record. File holes at top, else very good. $100 - 150
and immediately confessed to the killings. Murdered while incarcerated. Rare D.S., a 1972 Christmas card with a cartoon character
hoping to kiss the recipient, with typed message to a lady exclaiming how happy she has made him, sending a letter, and closing:
“Love you like a daughter! Your true friend, Al. De Salvo”. With
transmittal envelope, fine.
$200 - 300
1571. J. EDGAR HOOVER T.L.S. on F.B.I. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, July 22, 1969, thanks a man for sending him a magazine article
concerning Henry J. Anslinger which Hoover “thoroughly enjoyed”. Fine.
Anslinger served as assistant prohibition commissioner in the Bureau
of Prohibition, before being appointed as the first commissioner of the
U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Bureau of Narcotics
$75 - 100
1577. CARYL CHESSMAN (1921 - 1960) Convicted robber and rapist who gained fame as a death row inmate in California. His case
attracted worldwide attention, and helped propel the movement to
ban capital punishment. Chessman’s memoirs became bestsellers
while he and ignited a worldwide movement to spare his life, while
he avoided eight execution deadlines. A last minute stay arrived
too late, as the warden received the call - misdialed the first time after gas had already started to flood the gas chamber. Rare A.D.S.
on a portion of an album page, Oct. 22, 1959, a lengthy inscription
to “Bohemia”, a Cuban magazine, and the Cuban people: “...who
have lately displayed so much interest in my fate. I am abidingly
grateful...”. Mounting traces on verso, else very good. $250 - 350
1572. CHARLES MANSON (b.1934) Drifter whose “family” committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. So far has eluded
the gas chamber. Most unusual D.S., 1p. 8” x 8”, an official Folsom
State Prison fingerprint card bearing Manson’s full name, biographical and physical details, charge (“FIRST DEGREE MURDER”), and final case disposition printed above an original set of fingerprints,
signed in blue ink by Manson who incorporates a swastika into his 1578. CHARLES “TEX” WATSON (b. 1945) 1945) American mursignature. Fine. Manson was held at Folsom State and inmates are derer, a “trigger man” who was a central member of the “Manson
required to complete new fingerprint cards regularly. $500 - 700 family” led by Charles Manson. Signature “Charles O. Watson” on a
white card.
$100 - 150
1573. CARYL CHESMAN (1921 - 1960) Convicted robber and rapist who gained fame as a death row inmate in California. His case 1579. CHARLES MANSON Rare partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong
attracted worldwide attention, and helped propel the movement to 12mo., Aug. 16, 1998, his check drawn on the Home Savings Bank
ban capital punishment. Chessman’s memoirs became bestsellers of America ordering a $50.00 payment to Stan Bowman. Boldly
while he and ignited a worldwide movement to spare his life, while engrossed and signed, fine condition.
$100 - 150
he avoided eight execution deadlines. A last minute stay arrived
too late, as the warden received the call - misdialed the first time 1580. CHARLES MANSON S.P. 3 1/2” X 4 1/4” color Polaroid shows
- after gas had already started to flood the gas chamber. Fine con- Manson with another man who is displaying a face mask, most liketent T.L.S. 3pp. 4to., San Quentin, May 6, 1994 to California Gov. ly created by the jailed murderer, signed in black ink. Beneath the
Goodwin Knight. Chessman poignantly seeks a reprieve, in part: image on the mount is taped a small Ziploc bag containing about
$300 - 400
“...If forfeiting my life would undo those crimes...I would die willing- 20 strands of hair, presumably Manson’s.
ly. But it won’t, Governor...And vengeance is a futile thing. I know...
there was tragedy in my life...I never got even, Governor. Neither
will society if it takes my life May 14...you don’t know [if I’m innocent]...grant me the 91-day reprieve I seek, I am positive...[I] can
bring you convincing evidence that I am not the ‘red light’ bandit...I
have begged for a lie detector test.I ask that you authorize one...
subject me to a thorough psychiatric evaluation...I have a meaningful literary future...I can make up for the past...”. Chessman
lists his literary works and suggests that the monies earned could
be used for education of the needy. He closes expressing his faith
that the governor will grant his request. Very good.
$500 - 700
1581. CHARLES MANSON A.L.S. Charles Mac Manson” with typical
swastika (the “Mac” is added as he believes he is marketed like McDonalds), 2pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.]. The top of the letter bears some type
of code, and continues: “...get photos of a big fat chick send them the
photos & roll a wheel...I get more trouble than we get ass to cover...
Do you know anyone who believes anything you say - Besides me. You
know I don’t lie because you see this paper...”. Very good. $100 - 150
1574. JEFFREY DAHMER (1960 - 1994) American serial killer who
claimed 15 victims, some of whom he consumed. Beaten to death
by a fellow inmate. Printed signature and return address at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin on a 3 1/2” x
2” section cut from an envelope. Fine.
$200 - 300
1583. CHARLES MANSON A.L.S. signed twice on the recto and verso of a postcard, Corcoran, Ca., [n.d.], in part: “...Who ever I help
keeps me in a cage. People who feed on their own and sacrifice their
own to their fears...your ring is not my hood. I’m circles around the
world earth Dead heads of school book brains...”. Fine. $100 - 150
1575. ROBERT STROUD (1890 - 1963) “The Bird Man of Alcatraz”,
imprisoned for the murder of a man in Juneau and a prison guard,
Stroud made his life’s work while incarcerated the befriending and
study of birds and became a widely-respected ornithologist in the
process. Great content A.L.S. signed twice, 2pp. 4to., written from
Alcatarz on July 15, 1952 in which Stroud sets forth his thoughts on
politics. In small part: “...I was personally very well pleased with the
way the convention went. I think the Republicans have a winning
team, and I sure hope that this marks a complete house cleaning.
That is what this country needs...I think that Ike may do that...”.
Stroud also mentions that Nixon is a personal acquaintance of a
mutual friend, and believes that he may be able to have his case
places before Eisenhower if he is elected. Fine condition. The 1952
Republican National Convention was held in Chicago from July 7
to July 11 and nominated Eisenhower and Nixon for the upcoming
elections. And Stroud never was released...
$400 - 500
1584. DANNY ROLLING (1954 - 2006) “The Gainesville Ripper”,
American serial killer who murdered five students in Gainesville,
Florida, llater confessing to raping several of his victims, committing
an additional triple homicide, and attempting to murder his father.
Executed. A.L.S. with additional signed transmittal envelope, 2pp.
4to., Starke, Fl., Sep. 28, 1995, in part: “...Wish there was a joke or
two I could tell you...I never was much of a comedian...Ddi you hear
the one about the circus clown? Who got his big red nose caught in
a meat grinder. HONK! HONKIE STEW...I couldn’t tell a joke if my life
depended on it...”. Very good.
$100 - 150
1576. ALBERT DE SALVO (1931 - 1973) “The Boston Strangler”,
serial rapist and murderer who claimed 13 victims. De Salvo would
pose as an official, enter his victim’s home, and commit the assault
and murder. After a two-year spree, DeSalvo was arrested for rape
1582. CHARLES MANSON Uncommon S.P., 8” x 10” b/w, shows
Manson ca. 1995 seated with guitar in hand, boldly signed in black
marker adding a swastika to his signature. Fine.
$200 - 300
1585. DAVID BERKOWITZ (b. 1953) Mass murderer who called
himself the “Son of Sam”, terrorized New York City in the Seventies
killing six under orders from a neighbor’s dog. Scarce S.P. “David
Berkowitz” inscibed and signed again on the verso, 3 1/2” x 4 1/4”
color, a Polaroid photo of Berkowitz and two other men standing,
Berkowitz at left, all three shown three-quarter length. On verso: “To
Mom with Love David XXXX”. The date “Dec. 1987” has been added
in another hand at top. Very good. This photo was likely was given
to Berkowitz’s mother, Pearl Berkowitz, who adopted him as a child
and changed his surname from “Falco” to her own.
$300 - 400
160
1586. DAVID BERKOWITZ Rare A.L.S. “David” with return transmittal signed in full, 2pp. 4to., Sullivan Correctional Facility, Apr. 22,
1992 to an evangelical Christian. Having converted to Christianity,
Berkowitz became very vocal in his new faith.In part: “...Don’s ministry is really under staffed...you will find him to be a soft-spoken
shy Texan - very homely and ordinary...I watched some news footage on the Buffalo right to life thing. These people are obnoxious!...
they probably do not even know what the gospel is...the Pentecostal groups. Some are okay, some are nuts!...”. Fine.
$200 - 300
1595. JOHN WAYNE GACY T.L.S. “J. W. Gacy”, 1p. 4to., Menard,
Il., May 13, 1985. Gacy confirms that he has sent his correspondent his painting “My Christ”, and states that he does not normally undertake portraits due to the time involved. He states his
prices for such commissioned works: “18 x 24 at $150.000 ready
to be framed” adding that he will be sending out a new list of his
offerings shortly. Fine. Although prisoners may not profit from
any aspect of their crimes, they are allowed to sell art work and
crafts.
$100 - 150
1587. DAVID BERKOWITZ Rare A.L.S. “David” 1p. 4to., Sullivan
Correctional Facility, Jan. 8, 1991 to an evangelical Christian. Berkowitz discusses the survivalist Doomsday prohet Elizabeth Clare.
In part: “...I wonder what she thinks now that the U.S. is ready to
go to war with Iraq. She predicted nuclear war long before...Also
enclosing an ‘ADL’ report on ‘Skinheads’. I can’t believe this was
allowed in...Notice the media review stamp on top...in any other
facility these two photos would not be allowed in...”. Also included
is the Time article Berkowitz references with photos of neo-Nazi
skinheads. Fine.
$150 - 200
1596. LYLE MENENDEZ (b. 1968) American murderer who with
his brother Erik was convicted of the shotgun murders of their
wealthy parents, entertainment executive Jose Menendez and his
wife Mary “Kitty” Menendez of Beverly Hills, California, in 1989.
A.L.S. signed twice, 2pp. 8vo., Los Angeles, Sep. 30, 1993 to a
woman. In part: “...My brother and I are hanging in there the best
we can...I can’t wait until it’s all over!...Where is home, I wonder?
I feel quite lost...there is no place I would call home...I guess my
brother and I will start our lives over again. Settle somewhere...”.
Fine. Menendez and his brother would “settle” in jail with life sentences.
$100 - 150
1588. DAVID BERKOWITZ T.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Fallsburg, Nov. 7,
1974, in part: “...I am still busy with the ministry work here in the
prison. I am thankful foir God’s daily strength...Day by day the
past is leaving my mind...I do not want to remember the past! It’s
gone. I’m a new creature now...”. Fine.
$150 - 200
1589. DAVID BERKOWITZ Scarce signed prison item, a “Program
Card” bearing his typed name, prisoner number, date and role as
“BN PORTER”, the reverse inscribed: “To my Beloved friends: a token momento [sic] from David Berkowitz”. “Son of Sam” has been
added in another hand well below signature. Very good.$150 - 200
1597. LYNETTE FROMME (b. 1948) “Squeaky”, follower of Charles
Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. A.L.S. “L. Fromme”,
3pp. 4to., Marianna, Fl., May 16, 1989, in part: “...Charlie gets edited so badly that rarely a thing comes out undistorted but he still
comes through in ways I see. Whether or not others do has become
less and less important to me...I do not know what moved Abbie
Hoffman but apparently he was taking pills...it didn’t seem a great
shock to those who knew him...He visited our ranch one time &
was to see Manson in the Co. jail but he backed out...I think he just
came at the prompting of [Jerry] Rubin...”. More good content. Very
good.
$300 - 400
1590. HENRY LEE LUCAS (1950 - 2001) American serial killer, a
drifter who it is believed was responsible for more than fifty random murders. Full signature, prisoner number and return address 1598. LYNETTE FROMME A.L.S. “L. Fromme” with signed return adin Huntsville, Texas penned on an undated envelope sent to a man dress on transmittal envelope, 3pp. 16mo., Fort Worth, 2004. Fromin Tampa. Fine.
$100 - 150 me notes that her correspondent’s letter gave the impression that
1591. HERBERT MULLIN (b. 1947) Serial killer who committed 13 she wanted “an intimate relationship” , and urges her friend to find a
murders in California in the early 1970s. Mullin believed that his new boyfriend. She mentions that she is only allowed to keep 25 letmurders would forestall California earthquakes. Original geomet- ters, and reads her correspondence carefully. She wishes her friend
$150 - 200
ric drawing on a 12” x 9” piece of rag board, possibly a stylized good luck in this thoughtful, well-written letter. Fine.
camp fire and its watchers viewed from above, signed at bottom. 1599. OTTIS TOOLE (1947 - 1996) American drifter convicted of
The verso bears a 17-line holograph poem “Campfire Circle”, also six counts of murder. Like his companion Henry Lee Lucas, Toole
signed by Mullin, Aug. 16, 1997. The poem describes “ancient made confessions he later recanted, but which resulted in murder
backpackers” sitting about a fire in the forest, then segues into his convictions. Believed to have killed Adam Walsh. Lot of two original
wondering how dogs survived over the millenia, then again reverts color drawings, each signed, 1992-93, depicting a flower with a
to the campfire. Fine. Four of Mullin’s victims were teenaged boys butterfly and two bees flying nearby, with the second drawing decamping in a forest.
$300 - 400 picting a crazed woman or ghoul of some type...or maybe a mem-
$200 - 300
1592. JEFFREY DAHMER Printed signature and return address at ber of KISS, we aren’t sure. Fine.
the Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin on a 4” 1600. OTTIS TOOLE Original color drawing of a fanged ghoul executed
x 5 3/4” section cut from an envelope. Fine.
$300 - 400 on a quarto sheet, signed at bottom. Folds else very good. $150 - 200
1593. JEFFREY MACDONALD (b. 1943) American ex-Army officer 1601. RICHARD SPECK (1941 - 1991) American murderer who
convicted in 1979 for the murders of his pregnant wife and two systematically tortured, raped and murdered eight student nurses
daughters. MacDonald, a Green Beret and practicing physician, from South Chicago Community Hospital in Chicago on July 14,
maintains that a group of Charles Manson-type hippies committed 1966. Sentenced to 400-1,200 years in prison. A.L.S. “Richard” and
the crimes and has filed several unsuccessful appeals. A.L.S. 2pp. in full in the heading, 1p. 12mo., [n.p., n.d.], in part: “...I don’t
4to., [n.p., but written in prison, n.d.], in part: “...working very have too much time for writing at all and most of [the] time I don’t
hard on civil suit material...our evidence keeps getting stronger answer at all but yours was nice to read so I want to say hello. You
and stronger...evidence is being hidden by the government to pro- ask me four things and a lot I don’t talk about I hope you don’t
tect the prosecutors & their vested interests, especially since the mind...I try to stay busy by myself and that is the only way to stay
prosecutor was the judge’s son-in-law...The cover up has been a out of trouble in this place...”. Very good.
$150 - 200
very steady thing...”.More good content. Fine.
$150 - 200
1602. ROBERT J. BARDO (b. 1970) American murderer serving life
1594. JOHN WAYNE GACY (1942 - 1994) Notorious mass murderer imprisonment without parole for the murder of American actress
of over thirty young men whom he buried beneath his home, exe- Rebecca Schaeffer (“My Sister Sam”) on July 18, 1989, whom he
cuted after many appeals and postponements. Original oil painting stalked for three years before hand. Her death resulted in Califoron art board, 9 1/2” x 13 1/2” (sight) of the Seven Dwarfs, signed nia anti-stalking laws. Lot of three A.L.S.s, one with a drawing of a
“J. W. Gacy” at lower right. On verso Gacy signs again and titles the teddy bear, 10pp. 4to., [n.p.], 1995-96 to two women. Flirtatious
piece: “7 Friends Oil 1762”. Simply framed, ready for display. Very content, opening with Bardo’s admission that he had been jailed
good.
$500 - 600 for “homicide”, regretted it, and was now “born again”. He his interests, describes himself as a “Don Juan Demarco”. Fine. $150 - 200
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1603. SUSAN ATKINS (1948 - 2009) Convicted American murderer
who was a member of the “Manson family”, led by Charles Manson.
Denied parole 18 times. T.L.S. “Susan”, 3pp.4to., Frontera, July 16,
1997 to a woman in England. The letter is entirely composed of
evangelistic content and Biblical references, as Atkins had developed a ministry of sorts from her jail cell. Fine.
$150 - 200
1604. “CELEBRITY” MURDERERS Lot of five items signed by “celebrity” murderers, those whose trials garnered enormous press attentions...and guilty verdicts. Included is: JEFFREY MACDONALD
signature on a card; JEAN HARRIS three items including an A.L.S.
on a card, 1990, lists her two books, signed paperback copy of her
book Marking Time, and a signature on a card; PAMELA SMART
1995 A.L.S. from prison mentioning her work in prison, including
in the psychiatric unit, with signed envelope; BETTY BRODERICK
A.L.S. 4pp. 4to., Bedford, Mar. 15, 1995, good content complaining how she had been railroaded and should have been divorced
earlier, and CLAUS BON BULOW, signature on a card...he was later
acquitted. Fine.
$250 - 350
1605. “POLITICAL” MURDERERS Lot of five items signed by murderers driven by or associated with political causes, before or after their crimes, includes signatures on cards of BERNARD GOETZ,
MARK DAVID CHAPMAN, LYNETTE FROMME (who adds her Manson
Family name “Red”), and JAMES EARL RAY, along with a Ray T.N.S.
at the head of a 1994 letter sent to him, declines to send a signed
photo, sending signed clippings instead. Five pieces. $100 - 150
1606. SERIAL KILLERS Lot of five items signed by notorious serial
killers, includes: ROY L. NORRIS signed right thumb fingerprint;
ELMER WAYNE HENLEY signed 3” x 5” color photo; GLEN ROGERS
A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], asks if he will receive a visit; and individual signatures of OTTIS TOOLE and RICHARD RAMIREZ. Fine.
$300 - 400
1613. NAUGHTY NUN GETS A SPANKING... Risqué ca. 1800 oil
painting, circular, 2 5/8” dia., depicts a Catholic nun bent over
the knee of a Capuchin friar who is in the process of spanking
her exposed rear with a several lengths of switches. She in turn is
praying as she regards a skull resting upon a table beside her. Set
into a round wood frame. Some cracking to paint, else very good.
Possibly created as an anti-Catholic piece.
$300 - 400
1607. CUNEIFORM CONE-SHAPED TABLET Superb, rare Sumerian cone-shaped tablet bearing cuneiform markings about the cylinder, 3 3/4” x 3 1/2” fired clay composition, a dedication cone
likely of Gudea, the governor of Lagash, ca. 2,130 BC. Ex: Kenneth
W. Rendell, Inc., thence to our consignor. Very good. $700 - 900
1608. TOOTH FROM A WOOLY MAMMOTH A superb (and affordable!) fossil, a large segment of tooth from a wooly mammoth. The
enormous chopper fragment measures about 4” x 6 1/2” and is
identified as a “M3 L. Bover [?]”, recovered in 1980.
$75 - 100
1609. WOOLY MAMMOTH HAIR A more interesting “lock of hair”,
a specimen of wooly mammoth hair found in Novosibirsk, Russia,
dated circa 25,000 B.C.E. This generous specimen of hair is enclosed in a small zip-lock bag that is affixed to an informational
certificate, ready to gift...or clone.
$150 - 200
1610. EARLY MEDICAL MORTAR AND PESTLE Early bronze medical mortar and pestle, 4 1/2” wide, 4 1/4” tall, the two-sided pestle being 7 3/4” long. European craftsmanship, ca. 1815-90. Very
good.
$100 - 150
END OF SALE
1611. SOUTH AMERICAN POWDER HORN Small powder horn of
SouthAmerican original, about 7 1/4” long with wood end, deeply
and ornately carved showing four figures on horseback, a figure
full length beneath a tree, and some lettering which we are unable
to decipher. Said by our consignor to have originated from a sale
of some personal possessions of Theodore Roosevelt, ca. 1950s.
Very good.
$200 - 300
1612. RENNAISSANCE ITALIAN DOCUMENTS Lot of two Renaissance Italian documents, both on parchment and untranslated,
includes a June 24, 1544 property leasing agreement, 12” x 15”,
signed with a cipher at bottom left, with some holes in the text,
WITH a March 8, 1592 last will and testament of Alexander Philippimus, 7” x 16”, beautifully penned in Latin and also signed with
cipher at lower-left. Two pieces.
$200 - 300
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Prices Realized, September 2014 Auction (buyer’s premium not included)
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90
$110,000
$3,500
$3,500
$6,000
$1,900
$1,100
$2,500
$1,100
$180
$90
$320
$70
$480
$120
$320
$300
$220
$280
$280
$120
$100
$50
$500
$40
$420
$140
$160
$320
$120
$300
$80
$200
$220
$120
$460
$550
$50
$200
$900
$1,200
$1,600
$950
$1,700
$1,800
$50
$380
$140
$180
$120
$400
$240
$140
$180
$80
$90
$180
$800
$200
$240
$340
$180
$160
$300
$200
$800
$30
$500
$80
$60
$460
$100
$750
$220
$180
$240
$140
$200
$220
$850
$320
$220
91
94A
94B
96
97
97A
98
99
100
101
102
104
105
106
108
109A
111
112
113
113A
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
120A
121
123
124
125
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
164
165
167
170
171
172
173
174
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
188
189
191
192
194
196
198
199
Hammer
$100
$850
$550
$400
$340
$400
$300
$80
$120
$240
$120
$240
$140
$420
$160
$200
$180
$280
$300
$140
$380
$100
$90
$300
$450
$200
$80
$120
$200
$300
$100
$280
$380
$440
$340
$360
$220
$1,100
$220
$120
$1,000
$400
$280
$80
$160
$160
$180
$500
$160
$280
$50
$500
$500
$500
$100
$50
$320
$5,500
$7,000
$4,000
$2,500
$950
$1,900
$3,500
$100
$950
$260
$1,800
$120
$2,000
$850
$1,100
$1,700
$50
$30
$1,500
$2,000
$90
$90
$400
$180
Lot
200
202
204
205
206
208
209
210
212
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
237A
238
241
246
252
254
258A
260
262
263
264
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
287
288
289
291
292
293
294
295
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
312
Hammer
$850
$500
$120
$800
$600
$2,250
$500
$500
$300
$200
$120
$180
$100
$120
$550
$140
$120
$100
$140
$140
$120
$280
$50
$50
$240
$550
$180
$280
$440
$180
$140
$140
$30
$80
$600
$550
$160
$260
$200
$50
$280
$240
$700
$240
$420
$260
$200
$200
$420
$300
$220
$280
$700
$550
$300
$600
$550
$600
$160
$240
$90
$340
$140
$160
$340
$140
$160
$70
$100
$160
$140
$100
$80
$140
$90
$80
$200
$50
$240
$100
$380
Lot
313
314
315
316
318
322
323
324
326
327
330
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
340
341
342
343
344
347
348
349
351
353
355
357
358
359
360
363
364
367
368
369
371
373
374A
376
377
378
380
381
382
383
385
386
387
388
389
392
395
396
398
399
401
402
403
405
407
409
411
412
414
415
416
417
418
420
421
422
423
426
427
428
429
430
431
Hammer
$420
$360
$140
$220
$320
$360
$340
$160
$220
$160
$160
$160
$50
$120
$160
$120
$100
$90
$30
$90
$160
$120
$50
$6,000
$1,700
$1,700
$460
$1,700
$2,250
$2,250
$750
$90
$500
$150
$70
$180
$240
$900
$140
$320
$60
$160
$420
$2,250
$1,200
$700
$750
$140
$750
$200
$180
$900
$100
$120
$70
$60
$80
$260
$360
$420
$140
$140
$1,300
$70
$240
$320
$90
$100
$100
$90
$60
$650
$40
$40
$700
$400
$450
$300
$100
$50
$1,600
Lot
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
442
443
444
445
446
446A
450
451
457
469
470
475
476
478
479
480
481
485
486
487
489
490
491
494
497
498
501
507
511
513
516
519
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
535
536
537
538
540
541
542
544
545
548
549
551
554
559
560
561
562
564
565
566
567
568
569
570
571
572
573
574
576
577
578
579
Hammer
$280
$30
$220
$440
$460
$100
$70
$280
$1,600
$1,500
$1,000
$750
$1,200
$200
$420
$420
$360
$1,300
$480
$140
$80
$120
$200
$120
$90
$60
$1,600
$480
$460
$220
$200
$60
$1,400
$950
$100
$750
$1,000
$750
$750
$420
$280
$460
$850
$140
$100
$300
$340
$320
$340
$850
$1,000
$1,100
$400
$650
$300
$100
$320
$40
$120
$20
$120
$400
$70
$60
$40
$40
$40
$480
$120
$70
$280
$420
$200
$120
$360
$120
$120
$70
$80
$260
$70
Lot
580
581
582
583
584
585
586
587
589
590
592
593
594
595
596
597
598
599
600
601
602
604
605
606
607
609
611
612
613
618
620
621
623
624
625
627
629
631
632
633
634
635
636
637
638
640
641
645
647
648
649
651
652
653
654
656
660
663A
665
668
669
672
673
674
675
678
681
682
683
684
685
686
687
688
690
692
693
695
696
698
699
Hammer
$460
$800
$50
$160
$70
$90
$50
$90
$140
$100
$100
$120
$420
$60
$240
$260
$100
$90
$160
$140
$180
$140
$13,000
$1,000
$700
$70
$80
$8,000
$3,000
$90
$120
$260
$40
$120
$50
$90
$650
$3,500
$460
$3,000
$400
$80
$280
$900
$100
$400
$120
$550
$420
$70
$1,800
$1,400
$1,200
$380
$160
$240
$60
$120
$1,600
$1,200
$400
$800
$600
$800
$375
$120
$140
$300
$100
$100
$60
$600
$100
$360
$140
$60
$650
$300
$500
$180
$140
Lot
700
701
702
703
704
705
706
707
708
709
710
711
712
719
722
723
724
725
726
727
728
729
732
734
736
738
739
741
742
743
745
746
747
749
752
753
755A
756
757
759
760
761
762
763
764
765
766
767
768
769
770
771
772
773
774
775
776
778
779
780
781
783
784
785
786
787
788
789
792
793
794
795
796
797
799
802
803
804
805
806
807
808
809
810
811
812
Hammer
$70
$120
$70
$80
$220
$160
$50
$300
$300
$100
$180
$420
$120
$2,500
$2,000
$1,700
$220
$80
$80
$650
$70
$70
$340
$380
$140
$60
$1,100
$50
$140
$50
$70
$600
$50
$300
$260
$200
$900
$80
$400
$120
$120
$80
$280
$80
$40
$100
$100
$200
$60
$100
$60
$240
$140
$100
$50
$50
$160
$80
$80
$60
$50
$160
$140
$70
$140
$200
$90
$850
$100
$120
$90
$90
$100
$250
$50
$80
$460
$60
$90
$280
$50
$70
$120
$90
$50
$90
Lot
813
814
815
816
817
818
819
820
821
822
823
826
827
828
829
831
832
836
841
844
846
848
849
850
851
852
853
854
856
857
858
859
860
861
864
865
866
868
869
870
871
872
873
874
875
877
878
880
881
884
885
886A
887
888
893
894
895
896
897
898
899
900
901
902
903
905
906
907
909
910
911
912
913
916
918
919
921
922
923
925
926
927
928
929
930
931
Hammer
$60
$80
$260
$50
$100
$90
$40
$220
$50
$100
$380
$50
$70
$80
$50
$380
$160
$70
$70
$280
$100
$800
$600
$420
$220
$30
$140
$60
$70
$60
$180
$90
$90
$70
$300
$100
$160
$40
$40
$100
$70
$50
$160
$30
$100
$160
$100
$200
$120
$180
$100
$600
$350
$180
$80
$90
$50
$130
$100
$320
$100
$180
$240
$80
$80
$50
$160
$140
$100
$360
$140
$80
$180
$220
$200
$140
$750
$160
$300
$800
$140
$180
$30
$40
$180
$60
Lot
932
933
934
935
936
937
938
939
943
946
947
949
954
960
961
964
965
966
967
968
969
970
972
973
975
976
977
978
979
982
983
985
987
988
989
990
991
992
993
994
996
998
999
1000
1001
1003
1004
1005
1007
1008
1009
1010
1011
1012
1014
1015
1016
1017
1018
1019
1022
1023
1025
1026
1027
1028
1029
1030
1032
1033
1035
1036
1037
1038
1039
1040
1041
1042
1043
1044
1045
1046
1047
1049
1050
1051
Hammer
$380
$70
$60
$160
$80
$340
$180
$180
$30
$40
$70
$120
$100
$140
$5,500
$1,000
$3,250
$1,600
$70
$320
$320
$260
$140
$80
$50
$160
$380
$220
$100
$40
$360
$140
$100
$140
$100
$70
$340
$260
$260
$40
$140
$80
$160
$320
$140
$70
$50
$480
$550
$220
$400
$60
$340
$220
$260
$160
$260
$50
$200
$220
$220
$200
$160
$90
$300
$90
$50
$320
$460
$420
$50
$1,600
$180
$180
$50
$300
$120
$360
$380
$420
$50
$280
$420
$120
$100
$100
Lot
1052
1055
1056
1057
1058
1059
1060
1061
1062
1063
1064
1065
1067
1068
1069
1070
1071
1072
1073
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
1083
1084
1085
1088
1090
1091
1092
1093
1094
1095
1097
1098
1099
1100
1101
1102
1103
1104
1105
1106
1107
1108
1109
1110
1112
1113
1114
1115
1116
1117
1118
1119
1120
1121
1122
1123
1124
1125
1126
1127
1128
1129
1130
1131
1132
1133
1134
1136
1137
1138
1139
1141
1143
1144
1145
1146
1147
1148
1149
Hammer
$200
$100
$120
$700
$140
$180
$140
$260
$100
$600
$20
$40
$800
$550
$650
$50
$240
$460
$120
$160
$140
$90
$90
$160
$220
$100
$120
$100
$750
$220
$440
$220
$30
$140
$160
$160
$80
$300
$200
$140
$50
$180
$80
$420
$360
$220
$30
$120
$30
$120
$160
$100
$30
$100
$380
$50
$160
$30
$200
$200
$400
$300
$220
$40
$50
$50
$140
$180
$120
$600
$240
$650
$320
$40
$280
$360
$650
$600
$360
$30
$200
$260
$50
$90
$30
$80
Lot
1150
1151
1152
1153
1156
1158
1159
1160
1161
1162
1163
1164
1165
1166
1167
1168
1169
1170
1172
1173
1174
1175
1176
1177
1178
1180
1181
1182
1183
1184
1185
1186
1187
1188
1189
1193
1194
1195
1196
1197
1198
1199
1200
1201
1202
1203
1204
1205
1207
1208
1209
1210
1214
1216
1217
1218
1219
1220
1221
1222
1224
1225
1226
1227
1228
1229
1230
1231
1232
1233
1235
1236
1237
1238
1239
1240
1242
1243
1244
1245
1246
1248
1249
1251
1252
1253
Hammer
$60
$30
$400
$90
$440
$80
$80
$1,200
$140
$200
$50
$2,500
$160
$240
$260
$50
$460
$30
$360
$140
$60
$180
$160
$240
$30
$2,750
$2,250
$3,000
$70
$600
$50
$200
$4,000
$900
$300
$180
$2,750
$460
$400
$200
$600
$120
$1,000
$200
$220
$320
$200
$50
$1,300
$1,600
$260
$280
$50
$120
$220
$220
$280
$280
$600
$90
$550
$650
$120
$500
$550
$160
$50
$40
$240
$160
$50
$35
$100
$30
$160
$380
$100
$140
$70
$120
$80
$100
$300
$100
$1,000
$1,400
Lot
1254
1255
1256
1257
1259
1262
1263
1265
1266
1268
1269
1270
1271
1272
1273
1274
1275
1276
1277
1278
1279
1281
1282
1283
1284
1285
1288
1289
1290
1293
1301
1303
1304
1305
1306
1307
1308
1309
1310
1311
1312
1313
1315
1316
1317
1318
1319
1321
1322
1323
1324
1326
1327
1328
1329
1330
1331
1332
1333
1334
1335
1336
1337
1338
1341
1342
1343
1344
1345
1346
1347
1349
1351
1353
1354
1355
1356
1360
1361
1362
1363
1364
1366
1368
1369
1370
Hammer
$2,250
$1,300
$550
$180
$180
$180
$220
$80
$100
$80
$50
$50
$140
$60
$100
$30
$100
$30
$30
$320
$280
$70
$140
$70
$100
$750
$140
$460
$80
$70
$850
$650
$600
$100
$1,200
$1,100
$50
$60
$60
$550
$700
$500
$100
$70
$100
$100
$90
$800
$120
$2,500
$1,600
$440
$700
$2,250
$650
$800
$1,300
$80
$80
$1,200
$80
$100
$140
$300
$400
$460
$60
$220
$80
$300
$300
$50
$50
$70
$380
$50
$5,500
$1,500
$260
$240
$100
$90
$100
$220
$80
$200
Lot
1371
1372
1373
1374
1375
1376
1378
1379
1381
1382
1383
1384
1385
1388
1389
1390
1391
1392
1394
1396
1397
1398
1399
1400
1401
1403
1405
1406
1407
1409
1410
1411
1412
1413
1414
1415
1416
1417
1420
1421
1422
1424
1425
1426
1427
1428
1430
1431
1433
1434
1436
1439
1440
1441
1442
1443
1444
1445
1446
1447
1448
1449
1450
1451
1452
1453
1455
1456
1457
1458
1459
1461
1462
1463
1464
1465
1466
1467
1468
1470
1471
1472
1473
1475
1476
1477
Hammer
$90
$220
$60
$30
$60
$200
$50
$40
$50
$50
$120
$70
$90
$120
$100
$40
$120
$70
$50
$240
$160
$180
$100
$700
$160
$70
$750
$240
$160
$60
$120
$60
$180
$50
$100
$420
$200
$50
$50
$80
$120
$90
$40
$360
$50
$360
$60
$50
$160
$300
$180
$90
$80
$120
$200
$140
$180
$100
$160
$30
$140
$120
$140
$90
$100
$100
$100
$70
$80
$50
$280
$7,000
$240
$340
$200
$140
$300
$300
$340
$140
$50
$120
$50
$70
$80
$180
Lot
1478
1479
1480
1482
1483
1486
1487
1489
1491
1492
1494
1496
1497
1498
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Alexander Historical Auctions
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indicated, but not including the 21.5% Buyer's Commission which I understand will be added to the hammer price.
My bids are made subject to the "Terms and Conditions of Sale" and I agree to remit immediately upon receipt of the
invoice. This signed bid sheet constitutes an agreement between me and ALEXANDER HISTORICAL AUCTIONS
LLC. I have checked my bid form carefully.
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A historic account of the arrest
and murder of Joseph Smith
written by a Mormon at
Nauvoo...the son of church
leader Sidney Rigdon
Hitler is gifted a photo album featuring his niece,
Geli Raubal — the only woman he claimed he ever loved
Alexander
Alexander
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