RR Autograph Auction July2012

www.RRAuction.com | 603.732.
4280 | July 18, 2012

September, 2012
American Gangsters,
Outlaws, and Lawmen
November, 2012
Space and Aviation 4
January, 2013
Marvels of
Modern Music 2
October, 2012
Titanic 2
December, 2012
Iconic Photographs
of the 20th Century
Important Dates In History
RR Auction is accepting consignments
for our upcoming themed auctions
And while our calendar is full, theres always room for another rare and historical artifact. We
have a 30-year history of achieving remarkable results for consignors. Our consignor repre-
sentatives provide personalized attention every step of the way. From shipping and establish-
ing value to crafting catalog descriptions and making sure you are paid on time, you can count
on us to do everything necessary to ensure our history of record-breaking results repeats itself
on your behalf.
Phone: 603-732-4280 | | www.RRAuction.com
The Auction Has Begun!
Upcoming Auctions
Contents
Bob Eaton
owner, acquisitions
bob@rrauction.com
Carla Eaton
auction coordinator
carla@rrauction.com
Bill White
lead authenticator
bill@rrauction.com
Mandy Eaton-Casey
fnance manager
mandy@rrauction.com
Elizebeth Otto
consignment manager
elizebeth@rrauction.com
Bobby Livingston
vice president of sales & marketing
bl@rrauction.com
Tricia Eaton
auction processing manager
tricia@rrauction.com
Mike Nelson
senior catalog writer
mike@rrauction.com
Jessica Hinckley
executive bidding assistant
jessica@rrauction.com
Erika Rosenfeld
inventory processing assistant
erika@rrauction.com
Bobby Eaton
operations manager
bobby@rrauction.com
Adam Karr
shipping supervisor
shipping@rrauction.com
Stacey Jordan
customer service
stacey@rrauction.com
Sarina Carlo
art director
sarina@rrauction.com
Annie Nichols
junior art director
annie@rrauction.com
Robert S. Eaton Sr.
19402001
Bidding begins as soon as the catalog is posted online (June 29th). At 6pm on WEdNESdAY,
JuLY 18TH the one hour extended bidding period begins followed immediately by the 30 Minute Rule.
All times in RRAuction guidelines and instructions are stated according to the Eastern (U.S.) time zone.
Presidents & First Ladies................................................................................................ 7
Notables.........................................................................................................................38
Military ...........................................................................................................................93
Space & Aviation .........................................................................................................109
Art & Literature ........................................................................................................... 122
Comic Art & Animation .............................................................................................. 152
Classic Music ...............................................................................................................157
Contemporary & Modern Music .................................................................................164
Classic Entertainment ................................................................................................197
Sports ..........................................................................................................................247
AuguST AuCTION
Auction closes August 15, 2012
Auction online July 27, 2012
SEPTEMBER AuCTION
Auction closes September 12, 2012
Auction online August 24, 2012
GENERAL RR AUCTION INFO
R&R Auction Company, LLC, d/b/a RRAuction
Licensed auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029
CONTACT INFORMATION
5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 Amherst, NH 03031
Local/International: 1-603-732-4280
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Email bidding: Bid@RRAuction.com
HOURS
Offce hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard
time; hours on the last night of the auction are dictated
by the 30 Minute Rule (see below). Any item in the auc-
tion can be viewed in our offces during normal busi-
ness hours. Please call to set up an appointment.
RRAUCTIONS POLICIES
EXTENDED BIDDING & THE 30 MINUTE RULE
The fnal day of bidding for all lots is Wednesday, July 18. Any bidder
may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm. At that time, the Extended Bidding
goes into affect. If you have not bid on a lot before 6 pm, you may
not bid on that lot after 6 pm. Only those bidders who have placed
bids on a lot before 6 pm will be allowed to bid on that lot after
6 pm. Hence, if you are the only bidder on a lot at 6 pm, that lot
is awarded to you. During the extended bidding period, a lot will
remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm. All lots
WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm will remain OPEN to ALL bidders
until 7 pm or until they receive their frst bid. These lots will close
immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm, whichever comes
frst. For all lots that are active after 7 pm, bidding will remain
open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT
lot. The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot
in the auction closes individually based on bidding activity after
7 pm. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each
time a bid is placed after 7 pm. If you are the high bidder, raising
your maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves
the right to close the auction at any time at its sole discretion.
POSTPONEMENT
RR Auction may postpone the auction for a reasonable pe-
riod of time as the result of any signifcant event (e.g., an
Act of God, etc). In this unlikely event, bidders and con-
signors will be notifed of the new closing date.
GUARANTEES
Each signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine with-
out time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may
ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one com-
petent authority acceptable to us. We will refund the original
purchase price after documentation has been submitted.
The buyers only remedy under this guarantee is the cancel-
lation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.
PAYMENTS
Payment is due by Monday, July 30, 2012,
unless prior arrangements have been made.
Late payment may result in the suspension of
your bidding privileges.
Credit cards and PayPal are only accepted up to $5,000.
Credit Card orders will be shipped frst. Please send PayPal
payments to FinanceDepartment@rrauction.
com. Overseas orders must be paid by credit card, paypal, or
wire. All checks, cashiers checks or money orders are payable to
R&R Auction Company, LLC. Orders paid by cashier check, money
order, wire, Pay Pal or credit card are shipped upon receipt.
Personal and business checks are also accepted and orders paid
via this method on winnings over $500 will ship 7 business days
after receipt. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. We rec-
ommend paying by cashiers check, money order, or wire transfer.
Wire Information:
Account number: 003880291609
Company name: R & R Auction Company, LLC
Routing/Transit (ABA) Number: 0260-0959-3
SWIFT Address: BOFAUS3N
Bank Address:
Bank of America
500 Amherst Street
Nashua, NH 03063
TERMS OF SALE
A buyers premium of 20% will be added to all winning bids.
RR Auction prefers cash, check, or wire payments.
For winning bids of $5,000 or less, clients may choose to pay
via credit card or PayPal for an additional 2.5% convenience fee.
You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and you
authorize us to charge your credit card for any unpaid winnings.
RETURNS
Every item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Im-
properly described items must be returned within three
days of receipt. Please call us before returning any
items. A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of
a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition.
CONSIGNORS
Consignors are not allowed to bid on or withdraw their own lots.
We will contact all consignors via mail, fax, or e-mail with their
tentative fnal results the day after the auction ends.
SELLER
RR Auction reserves the right to: (a) remove any item, (b)
reject any bid, and (c) ban anyone from participating in
this auction for any reason. We reserve the right to the
fnal decision in all matters regarding this auction.
RR AUCTIONS BIDDING INFO
REGISTRATION
Your bidder number remains the same from auction to auction, but
you must register to bid in each auction, even if you have already
participated in past auctions. During registration, we will confrm
your name, shipping address, phone number, e-mail, and method
of payment if you are successful. Please provide any address or
payment changes, or any special shipping requests, before the
close of the auction.
NEW BIDDERS
Bidders without a number must apply for one before they
can participate in the auction. Fill out a New Bidder Ap-
plication form online at http://rrauction.com/new_register.
com, or request a form by mail or fax. Your bidder number
will be issued only after all information has been verifed.
PLACING BIDS
By participating in the auction, you are accepting
these Terms and Conditions. You are agreeing to the
alternative of dispute resolution by arbitration. Arbitration re-
places the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial.
If any dispute arises regarding payment, authenticity, grading,
description, provenance, or any other matter pertaining to the
auction, the bidder or a participant in the auction and/or RR
Auction agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in
accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitra-
tion Association. A.A.A. arbitration shall be conducted under the
provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act and in a locale mutually
convenient to both parties. Where a locale cannot be agreed
upon the determination shall be made by the independent ADR
institution. Any claim made by a bidder must be presented within
one (1) year or it is barred. The prevailing party may be awarded
reasonable attorneys fees and costs. An award granted in
arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.
MINIMUM BIDS
Every item has a minimum bid (MB). No bids below this amount
will be accepted.
MAXIMUM BIDS
To maximize your chance of winning, we strongly encourage the
use of maximum bids. For example, assume an item you want
currently has a high bid of $100. Your bid would then be $110
(10% over $100), and you could tell us, Id like a maximum bid
of $242 for that item. We will enter your bid at $110, and we
will then bid for you until the lot reaches your maximum of $242.
If competitive bids only reach $148, you would win the item at
$16310% over the highest previous bid. To prevent tie bids, all
maximum bids should be made in proper increments. Maximum
bids are strictly confdential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental
bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots
being sold for less than 10% above the underbidders bid.
BID INCREMENTS
Bids on an item must raise the current high bid by at least 10%.
CHECKING BIDS
You can open, monitor, and/or raise bids as often as you wish.
However, all bidding is governed by the 30 Minute Rule and ex-
tended bidding. Extended bidding always goes into affect at 6 pm
on the last day of the auction. At 7 pm, the extended bidding ends
and the 30 Minute Rule goes into effect.
RESERVES
Some lots may have a confdential reserve, below which the
lot will not be sold.
CALLBACKS
RRAuction offers a callback service on auction night for any
bidder who has the high bid on an item whose current bid is
over $1,000 and who has placed a maximum bid. At your request,
we will call you if your maximum bid is topped. We will need your
correct telephone number(s) where you can be reached until
the auction closes. Callbacks begin after 6 pm on auction night.
You must request this service; it is not automatic. We make
every effort to ensure that bidders who request a callback are
contacted if outbid; however, we do not guarantee this service.
WITHDRAWING BIDS
You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and no bids
may be withdrawn at any time. There are no exceptions;
failure to comply will terminate all future bidding.
AFTER THE AUCTION
WINNER NOTIFICATION
We will notify all winners by email, phone, or fax by 5:00 p.m. on
Thursday, July 19th. Auction results are available at rrauction.com.
SHIPPING
All orders are now shipped FedEx and we must have your street
address on fle. At our discretion, some orders of high value may
be sent via overnight or two-day service. Insurance is added
to each invoice, with a minimum of $2 for the frst $200 of
value and 55 per $100 of value over $200. Oversized orders
will have additional postage added to their invoices. Within
the United States, rates for shipping and handling only are:
$101$500. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
$501$1, 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20
$1, 001$3, 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35
$3, 001$10, 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45
Over $10, 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100
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Access our online catalog at www.RRAuction.com and register
to become a bidder. We offer the most interactive online auction in the
collectibles feld. After you have completed the registration form, you will
have access to:
Real-time online bidding
Tracking of lots/consignments
All auction and bidding regulations stated in the Terms and
Conditions in the front of the catalog apply to online bidding.
OBTAINING A BIDDER NUMBER & PASSWORD
Before you can bid on the internet, you need to obtain a bidder number
and password. If you do not have a bidder number, just follow these few
easy steps:
1. Go to www.RRAuction.com and click on the NEW
BIDDER REGISTRATION button located under the log-in box.
2. You will then be sent to a registration page, on which you will
enter your personal information. The safety of your personal
information is ensured by top-of-the-line online security.
RRAuction does not share your information.
Please make sure to give accurate information so we can contact you with
your bidder number. If you already get the catalog, your bidder number is
located on the label on the envelope. Call or e-mail us for your password.
3. Your application will be proccessed within 24 to 48 hours
(excluding non-business hours) as long as all information is
received. You will be contacted with a bidder number and password.
CHANGING/ FORGOTTEN PASSWORDS
After you have performed the steps above, you will be
able to log in to your account and change your password. If you
have forgotten your password, enter your bidder number, then
click the FORGOTTEN PASSWORD button. We will
automatically send your password to your e-mail address
on fle. If you have any problems changing your password,
call or send an e-mail to Tricia@RRAuction.com.
TERMINOLOGY
CONDITION
Each item in the catalog is described with a statement indicating
its overall condition. The condition of the items we offer gener-
ally falls into the following range: goodvery goodfnevery
fne. Treated as a scale of 1 to 4, good describes an item that
has as many as several aws, which are described in detail; very
fne describes an item whose condition and appearance may
be regarded as awless and superior in every respect. Most of
the items we offer are in fne condition, meaning that there are
no serious aws. While we make every effort to describe aws
that materially affect appearance and value, we generally do not
specify minor or routine aws, such as (but not limited to) pencil or
secretarial notations, mailing folds to letters, normal aging to pa-
per, or tiny bends or creases from normal handling. We encourage
prospective bidders to examine the image(s) of each item closely
and to contact us with specifc inquiries regarding condition.
GROUP LOTS
In descriptions of group lots of two or more items, every effort is
made to mention any obvious aws. Bidders should note that con-
dition for group lots is given as a general statement or range, and
that specifc aws to single items within the group may be omit-
ted in the interest of catalog space. Questions about group lots,
or specifc items within a group lot, should be addressed before
the close of the auction to Tricia Eaton (tricia@rrauction.com).
MATTED & FRAMED
Many of the items offered for sale in our monthly auctions are
described as matted and/or framed. We do not remove items from
frames; the given dimensions of items housed in a frame and/
or mat indicate sight size only. Photographs and other ephemera
used with matted and framed items are not subject to descrip-
tion and condition statements, nor are they considered a reason
for return. Condition refers only to the item and not the mat or
frame. Our terms of return apply only to the item and not the
matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame
cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted when there is an
authenticity question or the description of the item is incorrect.
ALS Autograph Letter Signed
(a letter entirely handwritten and signed by the given personality)
AQS Autograph Quotation Signed
ANS Autograph Note Signed (a short ALS)
LS Letter Signed
(a letter in a secretarys hand, but signed by the given personality)
SP Signed Photo
DS Document Signed
FDC First Day Cover
INSCRIBED Personalized
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RR Auction is committed to offering authentic autographs. This commitment is the foundation on which RR has built its reputation as a
responsible, respectable auctioneer. Backing our commitment to authenticity, we are proud to offer a 100% Lifetime Money Back Guar-
antee on every signed item we sell. The Certifcate of Authenticity that accompanies every signed item is good for the life of the piece
regardless of owner.
While RR Auction is exclusively responsible for its guarantee, we are proud to work with a group of industry experts providing
authentication services for autographed collectibles.
THE RR AUCTION TEAM OF AUTHENTICATORS & CONSULTANTS
* For more information on Letters of Authenticity contact Tricia by phone at (603) 732-4280 ext. 114 or by email at Tricia@RRAuction.com
PSA/DNA
PSA/DNA is the worlds leading third party autograph authentication company. Using state of the art technol-
ogy, PSA/DNA created a security system to prevent counterfeiting, forgery and piracy. As the most respected
service in the industry, PSA/DNAs years of expertise and knowledge have established an impeccable reputa-
tion for providing professional, unbiased, expert opinions.
Letters of
Authenticity
are available
on certain lots.
Priced from
$25 to $200*
ROGER EPPERSON SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED/REAL
Roger has an extensive background as a full-time dealer in autographs and collectibles, and is a trusted
authenticator in all areas of contemporary music. When supported by the REAL logo and Rogers name,
music-related autographs assume an added value.
FRANK CAIAZZO
Frank is the worlds leading authority on Beatles signed and handwritten material. Since he began his study
in 1986, he has amassed the largest fle of signed examples on the planet. Through decades of focused and
diligent research, he has acquired great skill in identifying authentic Beatles autographs, and also has gained
the insight necessary to accurately approximate the era in which they were signed.
STEVE ZARELLI
Steve has been collecting and closely studying space and aviation autographs for over 15 years. He has been
at the forefront of identifying deceptive forgeries and his fndings have been published in the defnitive space
collecting reference, Relics of the Space Race, as well as the UACCs Pen & Quill magazine. Steve was also
a contributor to the UACC signature study, Neil Armstrong: The Quest for His Autograph.
Letters of
Authenticity
are available on
certain lots. Priced
from $30 to $150*
BOB EATON AND BILL WHITE, RR AUCTION
After 30 years in business, during which time well over 1,000,000 signed items have crossed their paths,
no one has had more daily exposure to autographs than Bob Eaton and Bill White. To date, RR Auction has
published more than 370 consecutive monthly catalogs. Several award-winning, in-depth published studies
have earned Bill a reputation as a trusted authenticator. Bob, a PSA/DNA authenticator, is well established
as one of the foremost authenticators in the autograph industry.

Certifcates of
Authenticity
are complimentary
with every lot sold.
JOHN REZNIKOFF, UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
John is the founder of University Archives, a leading frm specializing in the appraisal and authentication of
documents and manuscripts. He is affliated with multiple professional organizations dedicated to the autograph
industry, is a contributing editor for Autograph Collector magazine, and is a PSA/DNA authenticator.
Letters of
Authenticity
are available on
certain lots.Priced
upon request*
BRIAN GREEN AND MARIA GREEN,
BRIAN AND MARIA GREEN CIVIL WAR SIGNATURES
With more than 45 years combined experience in the feld, Brian and Maria are two of the nations leading
experts in Civil War autographs and manuscripts.
Civil War Signatures
JAMES CAMNER, LA SCALA AUTOGRAPHS
James is a leading classical music autograph dealer. With more than 35 years experience, he is a founding
member of PADA, an authenticator for PSA/DNA, a member of the ABAA, and an author of over ten published
books on related subjects.
RENATO SAGGIORI
With more than 50 years in the European autograph market, Renato is considered an expert on the manuscripts
of European royalty, scientists, painters, and writers. He is also considered the leading authority on papal
autographs and manuscripts. His 2006 book, The Popes - Five Centuries of Signatures, is an indispensible
reference tool.
RICH CONSOLA
Rich has studied Elvis Presleys handwriting and signature for nearly 20 years, which has placed him in the
forefront of Presley authenticators worldwide.
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AUCTION
STEVE ZARELLI
If you know the whereabouts of autographs,
documents or any artifacts pertaining to the
likes of AL CAPONE, John Dillinger,
Billy the Kid, BONNIE & CLYDE, or
SHERIFF PAT GARRETT, please
contact the authorities at RRAuction for
information concerning the consignment of
said items for sale in our American Gangster,
Outlaws & Lawmen Auction to be held this
summer. There could be a substantial reward
in it for you.
For more information on consigning in this auction please contact Bob Eaton at 603-732-4280.
RR AUCTION
AMERICAN GANGSTER, OUTLAWS & LAWMEN AUCTION
BILLY THE KID
If you know the whereabouts of autographs,
documents or any artifacts pertaining to the
likes of AL CAPONE, John Dillinger,
Billy the Kid, BONNIE & CLYDE, or
SHERIFF PAT GARRETT, please
contact the authorities at RRAuction for
information concerning the consignment of
said items for sale in our American Gangster,
Outlaws & Lawmen Auction to be held this
summer. There could be a substantial reward
in it for you.
For more information on consigning in this auction please contact Bob Eaton at 603-732-4280.
RR AUCTION
AMERICAN GANGSTER, OUTLAWS & LAWMEN AUCTION
BILLY THE KID
Presidents & First Ladies 7
1. John Adams. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 11.25 x 17.25, October 21,
1799. A scalloped-top ships papers issued for the Brig American of Baltimore whereof
Charles Venn is master and commandermounted with twelve guns, navigated with
thirty men. Signed at the conclusion by Adams. In very good condition, with paper loss
along intersecting folds, vertical fold between frst and last name of signature, signature
a shade or two light, some paper loss along top edge and scattered creasing, wrinkling,
and toning. The white paper seal is remarkably crisp and intact. Pre-certifed John
Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
2. John Adams. ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 16, 1792. As vice presi-
dent, Adams writes Mr. Hammond. In full: I have this moment received your kind
letter of the 18th and congratulate you on your arrival in New England. If you will
do me the honour to take a Family Dinner with me on Sunday at two oclock you
will very much oblige your old Friend and faithful humble Servant. In very good
condition with intersecting folds, mild toning, trimmed edge, a well done replace-
ment to small area of paper loss to top left corner, and a small chip to right edge.
As Adams wrote this letter in 1792, relations between the United States and the
United Kingdom were still on shaky ground. Thomas Jefferson and his Democratic
partners preferred their French allegiance, although Adams and his Federalist
colleagues supported relations with the British. British leaders, for their part, were
less than enthusiastic at the time to embrace the government of their one-time
colony, slowly evacuating frontier forts and critical of US navigation laws that
were harmful to trade.
In fact, it was eight years before an envoy was actually named. That man would
be George Hammond, the recipient of this letter, a British diplomat, and the UKs
frst British envoy to the United States, serving in that post from 1791 to 1795.
His relationship with Adams, however, preceded the current offcial capacity, as
Hammond and his old friend likely frst met after Congress appointed Adams
ambassador to Britains Court of St. James in 1785. His arrival in the United
States in 1791 and a subsequent reception in November of that year formally established relations between the two countries after years of
strife. Interestingly enough, Hammond had been quoted as saying during this time that if he had accepted all of the invitations he received for
tea or dinner, he would not have time to work. One might assume that he made an exception for his friend, the vice president. Pre-certifed
John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
Vice President Adams invites his old friend,
the very frst British envoy, for dinner in 1792
presidents & frst ladies
Ships pass for the
well-armed Brig American
8 Presidents & First Ladies
4. John Quincy Adams.
Partly printed DS as president,
signed J. Q. Adams, one
page on vellum, 15.5 x 9.75,
December 20, 1826. A grant for
a parcel of 80 acres of land near Indianapolis issued to Isaac Drury,
signed at the conclusion by Adams, and countersigned by Commis-
sioner of the General Land Offce George Graham. In good condition,
with heavy intersecting folds (vertical fold to last name; a few small
holes), toning, wrinkling, and ink a shade light but fully legible, as is the
signature. The seal remains cracked, but mostly intact. Pre-certifed
3. John Adams. Crisp
ink signature, Adams,
on an off-white 2.25 x
1 triangular slip clipped
from a document. In fne
condition, with mild ton-
ing, some show-through
from writing on reverse, and a miniscule tear to the left corner, far
from the signature. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
Auction COA.(MB $100)
7. George Bush
and Jimmy Carter.
Three items: Two one-
page TLSs, each signed
George, one from
1978 and one from
1988. The 1988 letter
reads, in part: I appreciate your incisive comments on defense
procurement and spending. This is clearly an issue that must be ad-
dressed early in my Administration.; and a color satin-fnish 10 x 8
photo of Jimmy Carter on the campaign trail, signed in black felt tip,
J. Carter. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
6. Chester A.
Arthur. War-
dated ALS signed
C. A. Arthur, QM
Genl., two pages
on two adjoin-
ing sheets, 7.75
x 10, New York
Quart ermast er
General letterhead, December 16, 1862. Arthur writes to Brigadier
General Thomas Hillhouse in Albany. In full: Major Price has deemed
it best to see you in person in regard to his case. I am satisfed that
his appointment to the command of the 145th Regt. would be a most
judicious one. I take pleasure in stating that the result of my inquiry
in regard to him, is that he is a young gentleman of high personal
character & ability, & of excellent military qualifcations. Light scat-
tered toning and soiling, mostly separated hinge, and small marginal
fling holes, otherwise fne condition Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
5. John Quin-
cy Adams. Ink
signature, John
Quincy Adams,
Bor n 11 Jul y
1767, At the foot
of Penns Hill, at
Braintree, now
Quincy, on an off-white 3.25 x 1.75 slip. Double matted and framed
with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 9.5 x 12.75. In fne condi-
tion, with a bit of scattered light soiling. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
8. George W. Bush.
Signed book: Decision
Points. Limited edition,
later printing. NY: Crown
Publishers, 2010. Hard-
cover with dustjacket, 6.5
x 9.5, 497 pages. Signed
on the half-title page in
black felt tip. In very fne
condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
Arthur recommends a
commander while serving
as Quartermaster General of
New York during the Civil War
9. George Bush. ALS, signed
George, one page, both sides
of a George Bush, Ambassador
embossed card, 6.5 x 4.25,
December 24, 1971. Written on
Christmas Eve to Daniel Patrick
Moynihan. In full: Thanks so
very much this fall. Particularly
for helping me focus on the
important things, and particu-
larly for contributing so much to
active, loyal, and dedicated representation of the US of A in the GA (see Im an integral part of the alphabet soup). It was my selfsh pleasure
working with youwatching your style and skill with what I hope was unnoticeable jealousy and just plain being with you. Thanks for so much
from a grateful heart. A great 72 to you and yours. George Bush. In fne condition. A little more than a year later, Moynihan would join the
international ranks when President Nixon appointed him US Ambassador to India. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
10. Geor ge
Bus h. AL S
signed George,
one page, 7.25
x 10.5, personal
letterhead, Janu-
ary 16, 1976.
Letter to a friend
named Henry, in
regards to com-
ments made about Bushs new position as director of the Central
Intelligence Agency. In full, Someone (Jim Hewgley) sent me the
comments you made about my new job. I just want to say thanks for
those generous words. I do regret a little being out of politics, but that
is all overcome by the challenge of this tough but important new job.
I know I can do it, and I know it must be done. I expect we Bushes
may have had inculcated with us the same sense of service that your
public life has exemplifed-I hope so anyway-Again, my thanks, kind
words and real friendship count these days. In fne condition, with two
light horizontal mailing folds and a pencil notation to top right. Bush
would hold this post for almost a year, then return to politics running
for president in 1980, eventually becoming Ronald Reagans running
mate. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
The newly appointed CIA Director
laments: I do regret a little being
out of politics, but that is all
overcome by the challenge of
this tough but important new job
11. George W. Bush. Vibrant DS, one page, 23 x 16.5. Historically
signifcant January 30, 2005 Iraqi unused election ballot bearing 112
printed names in Arabic along with printed instructions at the top of
the page and (translated) The Independent Electoral Commission
of Iraq. The Iraqi National Election. Boldly signed in black felt tip,
George W. Bush, along the second panel. In fne condition, with folds
as issued and the end of Bushs signature crossing two of the folds.
The election was that nations frst as a free country. The consignor
notes that the ballot was signed by the former president at a 2010
book-signing in Texas. An incredible piece of history linking the Bush
administration with Middle Eastern politics.Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Historically signifcant 2005 Iraqi
election ballot signed by George W
Thanksfor contributing so much to active,
loyal, and dedicated representation of the US of A
in the GA (see Im an integral part of the alphabet soup)
12. Jimmy and Rosalynn
Carter. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo
of the Carters in the White House,
signed in black felt tip, Best wishes,
Rosalynn Carter, and Jimmy
Carter. In fne condition, with a
couple edge and corner dings
and some slight rubbing to fnish.
16. Bill Clinton. Glossy 10.5 x
13.5 photo of Boys Nation delegate
Bill Clinton shaking hands with
President John F. Kennedy on
June 6, 1963, at the White House,
signed in black felt tip by Clinton.
Framed to an overall size of 14.25 x
17.25. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
19. Bill Clinton. Signed book:
My Life. First edition. NY: Alfred
A. Knopf, 2004. Hardcover with
dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 957 pages.
Signed on the title page in blue felt
tip. In fne condition. Accompanied
by four photos taken at time of
signing. RRAuction COA.(MB $150)
14. Grover Cleveland.
Impressive oversize 13 x
17 engraved portrait of
Cleveland by Jacques
Reich, signed in the lower
border in pencil by Cleve-
land and also signed in
pencil by Jacques Reich.
Rippling to upper por-
tion of engraving, lightly
trimmed vertical edges,
and a few other mild
ripples, otherwise fine
condition. Pre-certified
John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
13. Ji mmy
and Rosalynn
Carter. Two col-
or satin-fnish 10
x 8 photos of the
Carters posing
individually, each signed in black felt tip. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
Putting People First. First edition,
later printing. NY: Times Books,
1992. Paperback, 5.25 x 8, 232
pages. Signed on the title page,
Bill Clinton, 3/14/92. In fne condi-
tion, with some light creases and
dings to covers. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
15. Bill Clinton. Bill Clintons personally-owned and-used golf club. M. A. C. Attack sand wedge is signed on the
toe of the club head, Bill Clinton. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Clinton Museum Store stating
the club was personally used and authentically hand signed by President William J. Clinton. In fne condition. Also
accompanied by three unsigned color glossy and satin-fnish photos of Clinton golfng and a Clinton Presidential
Center golf ball. An uncommon offering of personal property and neat association between the presidency and golf.
Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Oversized. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Back to Work. First edition. NY:
Alfred A. Knopf, 2011. Hardcover
with dustjacket, 6 x 8.75, 192
pages. Signed on the title page
in black felt tip. In fne condition.
Clintons used sand wedge direct from his museum store
22. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS, signed Ike E., one page, 7 x 10.25, personal
letterhead, January 28, 1963. Eisenhower writes from Palm Desert, California to Robert
Cutler, his former National Security Advisor (the frst individual to hold the post) in Boston.
In part: While I cannot personally either agree or disagree with your conclusions about
the Chinese intentions, I certainly do agree that all Communist history would indicate
that theyand especially the Chinese Redswill never miss an opportunity to attack
or embarrass the West anytime that they think they can get away with it. It seems to
me that it would be out of character for the Chinese Reds to give up all their intentions
vis-a-vis India. Incidentally, after coming here to the desert I developed some kind
of diffculty in my shoulder (I do not think it is bursitis) and I am under treatment of two
different places where they either rub me or boil me! In 1962 the Chinese scored
a decisive military victory in the Sino-Indian War, reclaiming a disputed area between
China and India and declaring a unilateral cease-fre in November. A decade earlier,
as president-elect, Eisenhower was able to stop the Chinese through a combination of
hints at nuclear war, the death of Joseph Stalin, and his own military reputation. In fne
condition, with mild soiling and handling wear, and a couple of faint pencil notations.
Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
20. Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower. Vast collection of correspon-
dence and other items from Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower to Caroline
Walker of Washington D.C. Included in the collection are three TLSs
from Dwight Eisenhower, all signed as president, D. E., from 1954,
1958, and 1959 respectively, all one-page on White House letterhead.
The letter from 1954 reads, I apologize that I have not long before this
acknowledged your birthday telegram. I havent been able to fnd a mo-
ment for myself since my return from Denver. Nonetheless, please know
that I did receive it and am most appreciative of your thought of me. All
three are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes. Also included
are 26 letters and cards from Mamie Doud Eisenhower, both ALSs and
TLSs, as well as several greeting cards, many written from the White
House. As well as two FDCs honoring Dwight Eisenhower, both signed
by Mamie and two White House cards, each also signed by Mamie.
Remainder of the items are letters from secretaries, invitations to the White House or other functions, place cards, RSVPs, and other items,
including a telegram to Walker from the White House before a cruise, signed in type Mamie and Ike. In very good condition, with moderate
toning to Dwights letters. An interesting collection from inside the White House. RRAuction COA.(MB $300)
21. Calvin Coolidge. Business check, 8.25 x 3.25, flled out in another
hand and signed by Coolidge, payable to A. J. Schillare for $4.50, October
18, 1910. In fne condition, with a light bank stamp to body, lightly touching
beginning of signature and a bit of mild edge toning. Pre-certifed John
On the heels of the Sino-Indian War,
the retired president boldly states:
The Chinese Redswill never miss an
opportunity to attack or embarrass the West
Vast collection of Eisenhower correspondence, much from the White House
24. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Vintage matte-fnish 11.75 x 10.5 photo
of an artists portrait of Eisenhower, signed and inscribed in the lower bor-
der in fountain pen to California governor Goodwin Knight, most likely as
president, For Governor Goodwin J. Knight, with warm regards and high
esteem, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Framed to an overall size of 13 x 11.5. In
fne condition, with some mild rippling. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
23. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 6.5 x
8.5, White House letterhead, September 30, 1957. Letter of thanks
to Norman Palmer at the Newport Country Club. In part: I dont want
to leave Newport without thanking you once again for your patience
with my erratic golf game. You have helped me a great deal, and I
am truly grateful. And, in addition, it has been a real pleasure to play
almost daily with such a fne professional. Matted and framed with a
photo of Eisenhower on the fairway during a round of golf to an overall
size of 20 x 16. In fne condition, with a bit of mild edge toning. Pre-
certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
25. Dwight D. Eisenhower. TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead,
November 24, 1958. Letter to James E. Webb, of Ker-McGee Oil Industries. In full: I am pleased
you are willing to serve as a Member of my Committee to Study the United States Military Assis-
tance Program and I hereby appoint you in that capacity. For your assistance and information, I
am enclosing a copy of my letter to the Chairman outlining the purpose of the study and the terms
of reference under which you will be working. I am sure that the work of this committee will be
invaluable to our national security and the defense of the free world. I look forward with anticipation
to the results of the study. In fne condition, with several paperclip impressions to top edge and a
few scattered creases. The committee was a bipartisan committee created in November 1958 by
President Eisenhower to undertake a completely independent, objective, and non-partisan analysis of the military assistance aspects of the
US Mutual Security Program. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Presenting a portrait to the
California governor and
hopeful presidential candidate
I dont want to leave
Newport without thanking you
once again for your patience
with my erratic golf game
Addressing a new committee member to the
US Military Assistance Program whose work
will be invaluable to our national security and
the defense of the free world
28. Dwi ght D.
Eisenhower. TLS
as president signed
DE, one page, 6.75
x 9, White House let-
terhead, March 6, 1956.
Letter to Ernest Tex
Lee, Eisenhowers for-
mer ai de-de-camp,
regarding his decision
to run for a second term.
In part: Many thanks
for your message. I
think, in the recent an-
nouncement, above all I
appreciate the approval
of those who were
particularly close to me in wartime. In fne condition, with scattered
creases and wrinkles, and a few spots of trivial soiling. Accompanied
by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
27. Dwight D. Eisen-
hower. TLS as presi-
dent signed D. E., one
page, 6.5 x 9, White
House letterhead, June
25, 1959. Letter to Ernest
Tex Lee, Eisenhowers
former aide-de-camp. In
part: Thank you for your
two recommendations.
I shall pass your letters
along to the people
who do the preliminary
screeni ng for these
posts. In fine condi-
tion, with a light pencil
notation to top right. Pre-
hower. Two one-page
TLSs, both 7 x 10 on
his personal letterhead.
One dated Decem-
ber 14, 1961, signed
Dwight D. Eisenhower,
the other dated October
18, 1963, signed D. E.
Pencil notation to top of one letter, and an offce stamp, notation, and
crease to bottom of other letter, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
30. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Two items: TLS, one page 5.75 x
7.75, Columbia University letterhead, January 13, 1949. Letter to Lt.
John Halbin, in part: After 4 1/2 years, it is certainly good to hear
from a companion on that memorable ride in the driving rain. I shall
never forget the ability of your comrades and you to squeeze into
the smallest possible space and the capacity of the jeep to act as a
substitute for a 2 1/2 ton truck.I am enclosing a notehead which I
have inscribed to you for insertionin your copy of Crusade in Europe.
In addition, the aforementioned inscription, is included and signed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 3.75 x 4.5, personal letterhead, dated Janu-
ary 1949. In full: For Lt. John T. HalbinWith renewed expressions
of my gratitude to one of the soldiers who gave me a ride in a jeep
when I needed it badly. Best wishes and regards. In fne condition,
with some scattered mild toning to both. Accompanied by the original
mailing envelope. An interesting offering from the date of the letter
as well as the content, Eisenhower is recollecting an encounter from
right around D-Day, as the allies began their invasion of France. RR
29. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed book: Crusade in Europe. First
edition. NY: Doubleday, 1948. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 559 pages. Signed
on the dedication page in ink, as president, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
In very good condition, with uniform toning to the pages, rippling to
the opening pages, surface loss to the half-title page over an area of
light soiling, a faint paperclip impression to the half title page and to
the frst free-end page, a loose, but intact front hinge, and some trivial
wear to the cover. Accompanied by a 1960 letter of provenance from
Eisenhowers secretary on White House letterhead. Pre-certifed John
hower. Vintage ink
signature, Dwight D.
Eisenhower, on an off-
white 7.75 x 11 guest
book page, signed in
ink and ballpoint on
both sides by six oth-
ers, including John A.
Roosevelt, Hoagy Carmichael, and Claire Trevor. In fne condition,
with some scattered light toning. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
32. Mamie Doud Eisenhower. Two FDCs with cachets honoring
the Kansas Territory Centennial and the 7-cent airmail stamp, each
signed in black felt tip Mamie Doud Eisenhower. In fne condition.
33. Millard Fillmore.
Free franked address
panel, 4.75 x 3, ad-
dressed in another hand
to Stephen Allen Esq,
New York City, and
franked in the upper
right, M. Fillmore m.
c. Panel also bears a
March 15, Buffalo, New York postmark. Double matted and framed
with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 10.25 x 12.25. Vertical
crease lightly affecting portion of signature, a couple of ink cancella-
tions, and a bit of light soiling, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed
34. Gerald Ford and Spiro Agnew. Two bright white mock
White House cards, one signed in black ink, Gerald R. Ford, and
one signed in black ballpoint, Spiro T. Agnew. In fne condition.
35. Gerald Ford. Vin-
tage glossy 8 x 9.75
photo of a young Ford,
signed and inscribed in
black ink To Al Quie one
of the very top young
men in the Congress
whose ability I admire and
whose friendship I deeply
appreciate. Jerry Ford.
Scattered light creases,
bends, and surface marks,
and a paperclip impression
to top edge, otherwise
fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
36. Ger al d
Ford. TLS signed
Jerry Ford, two
pages, 8 x 10.5,
Congress of the
United States let-
terhead, January
9, 1962. Letter
to a constituent,
Mrs. Cosmo An-
nerino. In part: As you know, this decision to close the Grand Rapids
offcewas made by the VA under the Kennedy Administration. As
a member of the Congress I was not consulted about the proposed
closings to the district offce and I had no advance information rela-
tive to the closing of the Grand Rapids offceI know it will result in
considerable hardship to many veterans in Western MichiganI am
amazed that the Kennedy Administration, which should have given
considerable study to this matter, cannot understand the need for
this personal contactI am, therefore, today writing Mr. Robert M.
Fitzgerald, Regional Director of the VA at Detroit, urgingthat the VA
supply additional service to Grand RapidsIt is apparent that one man
one day a week cannot supply the needed services. In fne condition.
37. Gerald Ford.
Signed book: The War
Powers Resolution: A
Constitutional Crisis.
Limited frst edition of
200 copies plus 50 de-
luxe copies (this being
a presentation edition).
Oroville, California: Butte College Press, 1992. Hardcover 7.25 x 9.25,
109 pages. Signed on a prefatory page in blue ink Gerald R. Ford.
In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
38. Four Presidents. Color satin-fnish 8 x 10 photo of presidents
Nixon through Reagan gathered at the White House prior to departing
for Anwar Sadats funeral in 1981, signed in black felt tip and ink, Gerald
R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan, with
an inscription added above Reagans signature done in a calligraphers
hand. In fne condition, with a few trivial creases. Accompanied by a
letter of provenance from the original owner, who housed this photo in
a Louisiana museum he owned for many years, and detailing how each
signature was acquired and also accompanied by a brochure from the
museum picturing the photo. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
39. Gerald and Betty Ford.
Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the
Fords outdoors, signed in the lower
border in blue felt tip, Gerald R.
Ford, and in black felt tip, Betty
Ford. In fne condition, with a few
trivial surface dings. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
40. James A. Gar-
feld. Ink signature, J.
A. Garfeld, Ohio, on a
light blue 3.5 x 1.75 slip
affxed to an identical
size card, with a collec-
tors notation reading,
Washington, March 15, 1879, in the lower left. A uniform block of
toning over signature, with a heavier circular spot to right, otherwise
fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
42. Lucretia
Garfeld. ALS,
signed Lucretia
R. Garfeld, two
pages on two ad-
j oi ni ng sheets,
3.75 x 5.5, black-
bordered per-
sonal letterhead,
not date, April 18,
1916. Letter to
Ariana Stephens. In part: A set
of Bret Marte is going to you from
New York, if you have not already
received it. Until yesterday I had
not realized your wedding day
was so near.
Letter comes with its original free franked mailing envelope, addressed
in Garfelds hand to Miss Ariana Stephens, 6709 Euclid Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio, and franked along the top, Lucretia R. Garfeld,
Free. Letter is in fne condition, with a small separation along central
horizontal fold and a bit of light soiling. Envelope rates very good
with scattered toning and soiling, scattered edge wear and creases,
and postmark over franking signature. RRAuction COA.(MB $150)
I had not realized your
wedding day was so near
41. U. S. Grant.
War-dat ed i nk
signature, U. S.
Grant, Lt. Gen.
U.S.A., Cincin-
nati, O., March
20th 1864, on
an off-white 4.5 x
2.75 album page.
In fne condition, with some mild toning. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
43. Lucretia Garfeld. ALS signed Lucretia R.
Garfeld, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 3.5
x 5.5, black-bordered personal letterhead, Novem-
ber 23, 1913. Letter to My Dear Augustus. In part:
You may be very sure of my gratitude for the dear
letter you have sent. I thank you not only for your
thought of me, but especially for your appreciation
of the message from General Garfeld. And if it is in
any way an inspiration to you I am very glad. In fne
condition, with a central horizontal fold. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
44. Benjamin Harrison. ALS as president signed Benj Harrison, two
pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.75 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead,
September 19, 1889. Letter written from Deer Park to his Secretary of the
Interior John W. Noble, who he addresses as Dear Genl. In full: I agree
that an early decision ought to be madebut there is one thing much worse
than delayanother mistake. The Senators from N.Y. [William M. Evarts and
Frank Hiscock] will not back your frst choice, and I do not want it to be true
this time that the Senators & members hesitate or protest. I have had a very
favorable telegram from Genl Cogswell of Mass [Congressman] and a very
cautious one from Cabot Lodge [then a Mass. Congressman] referring to a
letter not yet received. Mr. Hoars delay [Mass. Senator George F. Hoar] is
not assuming as to his opinion. Possibly I may wish you tomorrow morning
to come here. You can leave by the 3 PM train and can if necessary take a
morning train back at 8 oclock. Should I do so I would want you to bring all
the information you know about every one who was named before and now so that the whole feld will be before meand a decision can be
made. If Major Warner is still there & is ready to go home he might come with you & stay now & conclude his matter here. It would be natural
& his letter could go out with the appointment if one is thus made. In fne condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few slight brushes to text,
and a bit of trivial soiling.
Harrisons reference to another mistake was his error in appointing James Tanner as commissioner of pensions in the Department of the
Interior. At the time of his appointment in March 1889, critics described Tanner as a pension crank who was hostile to former confederates
and would give away all government revenues to veterans if given the chance. A controversial choice, he turned out to be an inept adminis-
trator and resigned a week before this letter. Here, Harrison asks Interior Secretary Noble to discuss a successor with him. Harrison favored
Major William Warner for the offce, but Warner would decline the appointment, and in October 1889 Harrison appointed Brigadier General
Green B. Raum of Illinois as commissioner.
In Congress, Harrison had championed pensions for disabled Civil War veterans and, once president, signed into law the Dependent and
Disability Pension Act in 1890. Pension costs grew to $135 million during his administration and the spiraling expenses were exacerbated by
Tanners expansive interpretation of the pension laws. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
I thank youfor your appreciation of the message from General
Garfeldif it is in any way an inspiration to you I am very glad
Aiming to provide pensions for disabled Civil War veterans,
Harrison weighs the political ramifcations of an important
political appointment before making another mistake
46. Caroline Harrison. Rare
ALS signed Mrs. Benjamin Har-
rison, one page both sides, 4 x 6,
Executive Mansion letterhead, June
18 [1891]. Letter to the Postmaster of Washington, D. C. In full: By
mistake a package for Mr. Alburtus [sic] Shelley was sent to 839 N.
5th St. Washington the correct address being 839 N. 5th St. Phila-
delphia. Will you kindly make inquiry & have it forwarded & oblige.
In fne condition, with some light soiling to frst page and a couple
trivial brushes to signature. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
45. Benjamin Harrison. ALS
signed Benj. Harrison, one page,
lightly-lined, 5 x 8, July 7, 1888.
Letter to J. S. Clarkson. In full: I
would be pleased to have you come
up to my House at 12M & remain
to lunch if it is convenient. Some
scattered light soiling, small area
of paper loss to left edge and a bit
of light toning, otherwise fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
47. William Henry Harrison. Manuscript DS, signed Wm. H.
Harrison, aide de camp, one page, 8.5 x 3.25, July 17, 1795. A
receipt for rations for four men and one woman for a duration of two
days, signed at the conclusion by Harrison. In very good condition,
with uniform shade of toning, a few trivial areas of soiling, trimmed
edges, and some light show through from an ink notation on the
reverse. Harrison, who was then serving as Anthony Waynes aide-
de-camp, signed the Treaty of Greenville, ending the Northwest Indian
War, on August 3. The provisions of the treaty, which involved ten
Native American tribes, included the turning over of certain lands (large parts of Ohio and the site of present-day Chicago among them) to the
United States and delineated an offcialbut often ignoredboundary between American and Indian holdings. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
48. Rutherford B.
Hayes. ALS signed R.
B. Hayes, one page,
lightly-lined, 7.75 x 7.5,
August 23, 1875. Hayes
writes to his doctor. In
full: Enclosed I send you
a copy of the scrap you
wanted. Also photos for
Mary of my two young
children, and a play thing
for Fred. Good meetings
since I saw you. One of
the very best Saturday in the extreme NW corner of the state within
six or ten miles of both Indiana and MichiganI go again this p. m.
My kindest regards to Mrs. W. and your family. In very good condition,
with a single separation to intersecting folds, scattered light soiling,
some light brushing to signature, and a trimmed lower edge. Pre-
certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
49. Herbert Hoover.
Bust portrait print, 10
x 13.5, signed and in-
scribed in black ink,
To Otto Liljeastolpe
Swanson, Wi th the
kind regards of Her-
bert Hoover. Print is
affxed to an identical
size board. In very good
condition, with scattered
soiling, mainly to right
border, and scattered
edge wear. Pre-certifed
John Reznikoff/PSA/
DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
Scarce handwritten letter from dig-
nifed First Lady Caroline Harrison
50. Herbert Hoover.
Signed book: The Mem-
oirs of Herbert Hoover:
The Cabi net & The
Presidency, 19201933.
First edition, frst print-
ing. NY: The Macmillan
Company, 1952. Hard-
cover with dustjacket,
6.5 x 9.5, 405 pages.
Signed and inscribed on the frst free end page in black ink, To Dale
Dydo, With the Good Wishes of Herbert Hoover. Light toning along
the edges of the signature page and front pastedown page, a loose,
but intact front hinge, two price clips to the front interior dustjacket,
with mild wear and trivial areas of surface loss to the dustjacket,
otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
54. Andrew
Jackson. Par-
tial self-contained
vel l um DS as
president, one page, 18.5 x 5, December 23, 1830. Lower portion
of a land grant, boldly signed by Jackson and countersigned by the
Commissioner of the General Land Offce Elijah Hayward. In fne
condition, with three vertical folds, two lightly affecting single letters
of signature, and some scattered light creasing. The white seal is
intact. A very impressive example with Jacksons signature measur-
ing six inches long. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
53. Andrew Jackson. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,
14.5 x 9, November 1, 1830. President Jackson grants James Bell
80 acres of land in Indiana. Signed at the conclusion by Jackson and
countersigned by Commissioner of the General Land Offce Elijah
Hayward. Double suede matted and framed to an overall size of 25.5
x 15. In good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single
letter of signature, scattered toning and dampstaining, some affect-
ing signature, missing seal, and a few small separations along folds.
Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
52. Andrew
Jackson. Part-
ly-printed DS as
presi dent, one
page, 15.25 x
9.25, March 6,
1829. President
Jackson grants
160 acres of land
in Ohio to Sally Gardner. Signed at the conclusion by Jackson and also
signed by Commissioner of the General Land Offce George Graham.
In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few scattered stains,
and expected creasing and wrinkling. The seal is mostly missing. This
is an early example from just two days after his raucous inauguration.
Upon Jacksons inauguration, masses broke into the White House
and destroyed the furniture rendering him unable to spend his frst
night as President in the White House. In addition to this documents
relation to this memorial event, Jacksons granting land to a woman
as he does here is very unusual. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
51. Herbert Hoover.
Vintage matte-fnish 7.5
x 9.5 photo of Hoover
and one of his dogs,
signed in the lower
border in fountain pen,
With the kind regards
of Herbert Hoover. In
fne condition, with some
scattered light silvering,
mostly visible only at an
angle. Pre-certifed John
Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
RR Auction COA.(MB
$200)
55. Lady Bird Johnson. Three one-page TLSs on LBJ Ranch
letterhead, all to actress Celeste Holm, ranging from 19791982, one
signed Lady Bird Johnson, one signed Lady Bird, and one signed
Lady Bird J. In fne condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling to
a couple of the letters. Accompanied by one of the original mailing
envelopes. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
56. Thomas Jefferson and
James Madison. Partly-
printed vellum DS, signed Th:
Jefferson as President and
James Madison as Secretary
of State, one page, 10 x 15.5,
June 22, 1805. Scalloped-top
ships papers issued to the Ship
Mary of New of Charlston, Gilbert
Fuller, master and commander
mounted with no guns navigated
by thirteen men to pass with her
Company Passengers, Goods
and Merchandise without any
hindrance, seizure or molesta-
tion. Signed at the conclusion by Jefferson and Madison. Grandly double cloth matted
and framed by the Kenneth Laurence Gallery, with color portraits of Jefferson and Madi-
son and an informational plaque, to an overall size of 29 x 45 x 3.75. Intersecting folds,
one through a single letter of Madisons signature, Madisons signature a shade or two
light, but still legible, two holes to upper left, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise
fne condition. The white wafer seal is crisp and intact. A very presentable example of a
most desirable combination of presidents boasting a particularly bold Jefferson signature.
Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
57. Thomas Jefferson. Third-person ALS, one page, 8 x
5, February 10, 1800. In full: Th: Jefferson will with pleasure
serve Mr. Randolphs friend as far as he is able; but it will be
necessary for him to explain to Mr. R. the small extent of his
present acquaintance in Europe in order to know how he may
turn it to the best account. some idea too will be useful of
the probable range of travelling proposed by the gentleman.
Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel,
in Jeffersons hand, Mr. Randolph, North 4th Street 53.
Intersecting folds, some scattered light toning and creases,
and a small spot to text lightly affecting a single word of text,
otherwise fne condition.
Writing only two months before he became the Democratic-
Republican nominee for president, Jefferson agrees to write
letter of introduction for the friend of possibly Edmund Randolph, a Virginia politician and a distant relative. Jefferson was well known abroad,
having served as the United States Minister to France from 1784 to 1789, but although he made many friends in this position ten years earlier,
he mentions, rather modestly, the small extent of his present acquaintance in Europe.
In what Jefferson would call the Revolution of 1800, he led a peaceful transition of power to the Democratic-Republicans. With Aaron Burr, who
was elected vice president, Jefferson rallied his party and prevailed in the election of 1800, becoming the third president of the United States.
His victory was not celebrated in all circles, however: northern critcs called him the Negro president, since his win was largely due to the
Three-Fifths Compromise, a deal giving southern states more political infuence based on their number of slaves. Fine association to Jeffersons
infuence in Europe, written the year he would win the presidency. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
Jefferson and Madison ships pass for the Mary
Offering a letter of introduction for an American traveling to Europe,
Th: Jefferson will with pleasure serve Mr. Randolphs friend as far as he is able
59. Jacqueline Ken-
nedy. ALS signed Jac-
queline B. Kennedy, four
pages, lightly-lined, 8 x
12.5, November 25, 1957.
Letter to M. Wohlgemuth
regarding the design and
decoration of their Wash-
ington home. In part: I
spoke to you today about
sending descriptions of
the mantel heights(&
the exact measurements the mantels I have having made should have)plus window dimensions for curtains2. About the Air Condition-
ersplease install the most unobtrusive outlets, I will get conditioners later. Living roominstall outletbut no conditioner. Libraryinstall
outlet for bookcasebut dont put any air conditioner there, & make it so I can take the conditioner out in winter & fll the space with books. If
this is expensive, please skip itwe will do without a conditioner in that roomAbout where to install Light Fixtures in Dining Room Please
install them opposite the windows, as we discussedBut be sure you center them on that wall i.e. fnd the center of the wall & place them
equidistant from itroughly opposite the windows.
Kennedys lengthy postscript extends onto the fourth page, and includes two original sketches, one titled Front Bedroom Closetadjoining
bathroom, with Kennedy adding underneath, Send me a Sketch of how you think I can obtain maximum shelf & hanging space. From the
foor plan, I would suggest shelves across end B and hanging poles where I have drawn jagged lines. This means you have to walk through
hanging clothes to get to hall, but if pole is high enough - that doesnt matter. Do you agree with this plan? At the bottom of the last page, she
adds another sketch headed Closet in Middle Bedroom, adding This closet is next to freplace. It is for Mr. Kennedy, he cannot bend down
to reach his shoes. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold to all pages, scattered creases and wrinkles, paper loss and tears to
edges, staple holes to top left, and some toning to frst page. An excellent example of Kennedys fair for design and attention to every detail,
particularly that of the future president. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
58. Lyndon B. Johnson. TLS as president, one page, 7 x 10.25, White House letterhead,
October 13, 1967. Letter to Nelson Roots, president of the D.C. Federation of Civic Associations.
In part: I am delighted once again to join in the observance of Civic Responsibility Week in our
Nations Capital. As Washington enters a bold new era of unparalleled potential in its civic life, it
must be comforting to the new city leadership to know that members of the D. C. Federation of Civic
Associations are championing the cause of a better, safer, and more pleasant community in which
to live and work. Despite the enduring commitment of concerned citizens, we face an unfnished
agenda of essential programs for our city. Paperclip impression to top edge and scattered toning
and foxing, otherwise fne condition. Accompanied by a letter to Roots from the Commissioner
of the District of Columbia, and the original mailing envelope. A very turbulent time in Johnsons
tenure as President, on October 21, 1967one week after writing this letter100,000 people
gathered outside the White House to protest the Vietnam War. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
Meticulous letter to her decorator, including three original sketches, as
she readies the couples Georgetown townhouse: This closet is next to
freplace. It is for Mr. Kennedy, he cannot bend down to reach his shoes
The D. C. Federation of Civic Associations are
championing the cause of a better, safer, and more
pleasant community in which to live and work
60. Jacqueline Kennedy. ALS,
one page both sides, 6.25 x 7, Mrs.
John F. Kennedy letterhead, no
date. Letter to interior decorator Mr.
Mareau. In full: This is the pattern
for the marble for my encoignureI
hope you have found some suitable
granite gris by now. Would you send
it to me at the above address as
soon as possible & also return my
dining chair. Thank you. On the
reverse Kennedy continues: Please
write me & advise what you think
the seat pads of the dining room
chairs should be-(the room has pale
green walls beige taffeta curtains-an
Aubusson rug). Should they be pale
green taffeta-or off white piped with
green? A couple edge tears, missing two corner tips, a small pencil notation and a few words at beginning light but legible due to decreased
ink fow, with Kennedy switching pens for the remainder of the letter, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
62. John F.
Kennedy. TLS
as president, one
page, 6.75 x 9,
White House let-
terhead, February
19, 1963. Letter
to Senator Vance
Hartke. In full: I
have had an op-
portunity to review
carefully your re-
cent letter about
the necessity for a
close relationship
with the Adminis-
trations support-
ers in Congress.
Larry OBrien and
I have discussed this, and I understand that he has been in touch
with you to assure you of our interest in working out the problem. I
have also looked over the memoranda prepared for the Democratic
Senatorial Campaign Committee, and appreciate your making them
available. I know I need not reassure you of our appreciation for your
support. We shall continue to rely on it, and to make every effort to
arrive at a satisfactory means of establishing a closer liaison. A central
horizontal fold and a rusty paperclip mark and staple hole to top left,
otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
Jackie sends a great letter to her decorator discussing marble and taffeta
61. John F.
Kennedy. TLS,
one page, 6.25 x
9, Congr ess
of the Uni ted
States l etter-
head, December
18, 1951. Letter
to a constitu-
ent. In part: I
deepl y regret
that I was unable
to be with you
in Lawrence
and appreciate
all the arrange-
ments you made
on my behalf. I
especially want
to thank you for
the kind reception given my brother Bob and his wife. They certainly
had a good time. Sorry I was unable to make it. In fne condition,
with a horizontal fold through frst letter of signature. Accompanied by
an unsigned glossy snapshot of Robert Kennedy and his wife at the
November 25, 1951, event mentioned in the letter. Pre-certifed John
I especially want to thank you
for the kind reception given my
brother Bob and his wife
65. Abraham Lincoln. Hand-notated United States Military Tele-
graph envelope panel, 8.25 x 3.75, addressed in an unknown hand to
Hon A. Lincoln, President, US, and notated vertically along the left
side by Lincoln, Joshua Woodrow O. In fne condition, with rough
top edge, show-through from mounting remnant along bottom edge
of reverse, scattered light toning, and light pencil remnants under
Lincolns notation. In 1845, Joshua Woodrow had married Margaret
Todd Stuart, Mary Todd Lincolns frst cousin. Pre-certifed John
64. John F. Kennedy. Pencil signature, John Kennedy, on the
reverse of an off-white 3.5 x 2 Keen Johnson, U. S. Senator cam-
paign card. Matted with a color portrait of Kennedy, a color photo
of the Kennedys and Connallys driving through Dallas, and a small
memorial card, to an overall size of 16 x 20. In very good condition,
with scattered toning and dampstaining lightly affecting portions of
signature and mounting remnants to reverse. Accompanied by a small
typed caption indicating signature was acquired in Bowling Green,
Kentucky on October 8, 1960. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
63. John F. Kennedy. Vintage matte-fnish 7.5 x
9.25 photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt, affxed to its original
11 x 14 mount, signed and inscribed in fountain pen
For Alex Rosewith the esteem and best wishes of
his friendJohn F. Kennedy. In fne condition, with
most of the inscription and sentiment fairly light, but
mostly legible, due to decreased ink fow, with signature
remaining quite bold, light silvering to edges of image,
and uniform toning to mount. The renowned photogra-
pher took this portrait at JFKs home in August 1960
after he had received the Democratic nomination for
president. Kennedy and his staffers found the image
to be so presidential that it was used by the White
House during his entire administration. The original
recipient of this particular photo was Alex Rose (1898-
1976), a labor leader in the American Hatters Union
who went on to become co-founder of the American
Labor Party, vice-chairman of the Liberal Party of New
York, and widely considered to have been one of the
most brilliant political strategists of the 20th century.
Accompanied by a copy of an article from the Dec. 8,
1969, issue of New York Magazine, about Alex Rose
and his friendship with JFK and including mention of
the signed photographs on his wall. Pre-certifed John
Exceptional Eisenstaedt
portrait of JFK presented
to a prominent political
strategist
68. Abraham Lincoln. ADS, signed Davis & Lincoln p-d,
one lightly-lined page, 8 x 6, October 20, 1851. Legal document
concerning the case of John U. Grace. Lincoln writes, in part:
And the said defendant comes and defends, the force and injury
when, where & c, and says plaintiff actio now because he says he
is not guilty in manner and form as the said plaintiff; and of this the
defendant puts himself upon the county. Mild toning along central
horizontal fold, scattered edge toning and chipping, a couple of
old tape repairs to reverse, a few wrinkles, and pencil notations
along bottom, otherwise very good condition. Grace was accused
by Gerard Cooper of poisoning his dog with strychnine and was
seeking damages of $100. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
67. Abraham Lincoln. Ink signature, as president, Abraham
Lincoln, on an off-white 4.75 x 1.25 slip clipped from the closing
of a document. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one
lightly affecting the tops of a few letters of signature and some mild
toning and wrinkling. Lincolns signature is quite bold and measures
an impressive 2.75 long. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
66. Abraham Lincoln. Partly-printed war-dated DS as president,
one page, 14 x 13.25, November 12, 1861. President Lincoln ap-
points David Hodgson a Third Lieutenant in the Revenue Service
of the United States. Signed at the conclusion by Lincoln and coun-
tersigned by Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase. Matted
and framed with a color portrait of Lincoln to an overall size of 34 x
28.25. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature,
moderate rippling from moisture exposure, handwritten portions of
the document fairly light, but still mostly legible, and some scattered
light toning and soiling, otherwise very good condition. Lincolns
signature remains quite crisp and prominent. Accompanied by a
full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Oversized. RRAuction
COA.(MB $900)
In a handwritten document,
Lincoln enters a not guilty plea for his client
Robust Lincoln presidential signature
69. Abraham Lincoln. Highly desirable
Springfeld Marine and Fire Insurance Com-
pany check, 7.25 x 2.5, flled out and signed
by Lincoln, A. Lincoln, payable to Bailhache
& Baker for $5.00, April 21, 1860. In very good
condition, with usual cancellation cut through
signature (professionally reinforced on the
reverse), several vertical folds, a few light ink
smudges, a couple slightly affecting signature,
and light creasing and wrinkling.
Lincoln wrote this check to William H. Bailhache and Edward L. Baker, the editors of the Illinois State Journal. Baker was married to Lincolns
niece, and the future president was a frequent visitor to his offce, where the pair would monitor the political press by pouring over East Coast
newspapers. The publication also printed Lincolns addresses, including a pamphlet of his February 1860 Cooper Union speech, an address
delivered in New York City that outlined his views on slavery and was credited with helping him win the election later that year. Because of
Lincolns silence on political issues prior to his inauguration, observers looked to other sources to learn his views on the nations growing
political crisis, including the editorial pages of the Illinois State Journal. A rare and always-desirable check. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
Scarce April 1860 check written to the publishers of the
Illinois newspaper closely aligned with his political career
70. Abraham Lincoln: John W. Howe. Politician and lawyer
(1801-1873) representative from Pennsylvania for two terms, frst
elected as a Free Soil candidate and later as a Whig. ALS signed
John W. Howe, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 8 x 10, March
11, 1861. Letter to Salmon P. Chase offering his support the newly
appointed Secretary of the Treasury in the Lincoln Administration.
In part: I am no part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that
protested against your appointment to the high position you occupy,
that came from the whisky drinking, trading, compromising portion
of Penna-You understand it-I congratulate you on your success, but
I congratulate the Republican Party even more-I devoutly pray that
Mr Lincoln and the Republican Portion of his Cabinet may be able to
hold Mr Seward and Mr Cameron Level-Mr Lincoln has made a fair
start; if he keeps the even-tenor of his way law and good government
must be restored after a while. Intersecting folds, a few small pencil
notations, and some light toning, otherwise fne condition. Provenance:
Carnegie Book Shop, Cat. 249, November 3, 1960; The Collection of
Henry E. Luhrs. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
71. James Mad-
ison and James
Monroe. Partly-
printed DS, signed
James Madison
as president and
Jas. Monroe as
secretary of state,
one page, 15.5
x 10, October 7,
1811. Presi dent
Madison grants Jean Batiste Pare 85 acres of land on the edge
of Lake St. Claire in Michigan. Vertical folds, Madisons signature
light, but legible, scattered wrinkling and toning, and foxing to left
side, otherwise very good condition. The seal is toned and worn, but
almost completely intact. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
72. James Madi-
son and James
Monroe. Partial
partly-printed DS,
si gned James
Madison as presi-
dent and Jas. Mon-
roe as secretary
of state, one page,
10.25 x 10, March
31, 1812. Portion
of a ships pass is-
sued for the Ship
Rambler of New
Yor kmount ed
with no guns, navigated with ten men. Signed at the conclusion by
Madison and Monroe. In good condition, with intersecting folds, one
through a single letter of each signature, paper loss to left side, end
of Madisons signature fairly light, but still legible, a few other small
areas of paper loss, and some light creasing and soiling. The seal is
missing and document is scored where seal once was. Pre-certifed
74. James Madison. LS, one page, 8 x 9.75, January 16, 1809. Letter to Connecti-
cut representative Epaphroditus Champion. In full: I have the honor to inform you, in
answer to your Enquiries, that a statement of the case of the Brig Matilda was sent by
this Department some time ago to the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States at
London, with a request to him to have it laid before the Government of Sweden, thro
its Representative in London, and that this was accordingly done. From information
lately received, it appears that the Government of Sweden had determined to suspend
its decision on the Case till it should be made acquainted with all the Circumstances
of it, in an offcial Report that was expected from the Island of St. Bartholomew on the
subject. When the result is known, it will be communicated to the persons interested
in Connecticut. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single
letter of signature, scattered toning and wrinkling, and some trivial paper loss to blank
integral second page.
Madison writes to Epaphroditus Champion, a Federalist congressman from Connecticut.
Champion had inquired about a constituents interest in the Brig Matilda, an American
vessel seized by Swedish authorities on the island of St. Bartholomew in 1799 during the
Quasi-War with France. Angry at Americas refusal to pay its war debt and its concilia-
tory treaties with England, France began seizing American merchant vessels, and an
undeclared war ensued between 1798 and 1800. Ten years after the seizure, the matter of the Brig Matilda remained unresolved. In January
1809, Madison was the president elect but was still serving as Jeffersons secretary of state, and it was in this capacity that he addressed this
matter. During his tenure as secretary, Madison struggled to maintain American neutrality on the waves as wars raged in Europe. A fne letter
written just prior to Madisons inauguration. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
73. James Madison. Partly-printed DS as president, one page,
13.25 x 8.5, February 11, 1814. President Madison grants James Black
a tract of land in Ohio, lying between the Miami Rivers. Signed at the
conclusion by Madison and countersigned by Commissioner of the
General Land Offce Edward Tiffn. Double suede matted and framed
with a color portrait of Madison to an overall size of 28 x 16. In very
good condition, with moderate intersecting folds, and some scattered
light toning and wrinkling. The white seal is intact. Oversized. Pre-
As secretary of state, Madison makes inquiries into an American
vessel seized by Sweden during the Quasi-War with France
77. James Monroe.
Partly-printed rigid vel-
lum DS as president,
one page, 13 x 8.5,
July 5, 1819. President
Monroe grants 80 acres
of land in Ohio to Jacob
Short. Signed at the
conclusion by Monroe,
and countersigned by the Commissioner of the General Land Offce
Josiah Meigs. Intersecting folds, and scattered light toning and soil-
ing, otherwise fne condition. The white seal is lightly toned and worn,
but intact. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
76. William McKin-
ley. Fountain pen sig-
nature, Yours very
truly, W. McKinley, on
an off-white 4.25 x 2.75
State of Ohio Executive
Chamber card. In very
good condition, with
scattered toning, dings
to right edge, and mounting remnants to reverse. Pre-certifed John
75. William McKinley. Large ink signature, William McKinley, Jr,
as prosecuting attorney for Stark County Ohio, on an off-white 7.75
x 1 slip, clipped from a larger document. Matted with a laser print
portrait to an overall size of 12 x 16. In fne condition, with a couple
light creases and wrinkles, well away from signature. Pre-certifed
79. Richard Nixon. TLS, one
page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letter-
head, September 10, 1976. Letter
to Nicholas A. Ambrose in New
York. In part: This is just a note to
tell you how deeply touched Mrs.
Nixon and I were by your expres-
sion of concern with regard to her
recent illness. Excellent medical
attention, plus her courage and
determination, have contributed
greatly to the splendid progress
she has made toward full recov-
ery. But I am confdent that your
spiritual remembrance, and others offered in her behalf, as well as
the prayers of people all over the world, have helped enormously
in enabling her to come through this diffcult crisis even better and
more rapidly than the doctors thought would be possible when she
entered the hospital. In fne condition, with an extra horizontal fold
near bottom. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope bearing
a printed free frank. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
78. Richard Nix-
on. Signed book: The
Memoirs of Richard
Nixon. First edition. NY:
Grosset and Dunlap,
1978. Hardcover with
dustjacket, 6.75 x 9.5,
1120 pages. Signed and
inscribed on the half-
title page, To Roger
Stanley, with appreciation and best wishes from Richard Nixon. In
fne condition, with some light soiling to fore-edges. Dustjacket rates
very good with clipped inside corners, scattered toning and rubbing,
and several tears. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
81. Ri chard
Nixon. Program
from the Sixty-
Si xt h Annual
Washington Day
Banquet, held in
Peoria, Illinois, in
1964, signed on
the frst page in
black ink next to
his image, Dick Nixon. In fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
80. Richard Nixon.
Engraved portrait of Nix-
on, approximately 4.5 x
7, signed in black felt tip.
Matted and framed to
an overall size of 10.75
x 12.5. In fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed John
RR Auction COA.(MB
$100)
85. James K. Polk and
James Buchanan. Partly-
printed scalloped-top DS,
signed as president, signed
James K. Polk as president
and James Buchanan as
secretary of state, one page,
10.25 x 14.25, no date. An
unissued ships pass, nicely
signed at the conclusion by
Polk and Buchanan. Matted and
framed to an overall size of 14
x 18.25. In fne condition, with
intersecting folds, one through
a single letter of Buchanans signature, some light wrinkling, and a
bit of mild toning. The white seal is intact and slightly worn with a
central horizontal fold. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
84. Barack Obama. Signed book: The Audacity of Hope. First
edition, frst printing. NY: Crown Publishers, 2006. Hardcover with
dustjacket, 6.5 x 9.5, 375 pages. Signed as president on the title page
in blue felt tip. In fne condition, with some light creases and ripples
to dustjacket. Consignor notes signature was acquired outside the
Benson in May 2008 as Obama came down to greet people at the
corner. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
83. Richard and Pat Nixon. Three FDCs, two with cachets honoring
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Marquis de Lafayette signed in black ink
Richard Nixon, and one with cachet honoring Betsy Ross, signed in
black ink Patricia Nixon. In fne condition, with two having typewrit-
ten mailing addresses in lower right. RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
82. Richard Nixon. TLS, one
page, 7 x 9, Offce of the Vice
President letterhead, January 15,
1957. Nixon writes to Barby Keu-
pig of Dayton, Ohio, in part: I am
always especially glad to hear from
young people who are interested
in their government and its elected
offcials. As long as this interest is
maintained we may be sure that our
country will have the good govern-
ment which only a free people can
provide. Some light creasing, light
toning, and a faint spot of soiling affecting the last letter of the frst
name of the signature, otherwise fne condition. Accompanied by the
original mailing envelope. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
86. Ronal d
Reagan and
Jane Wyman.
Vi ntage penci l
signature, Ron-
ald Reagan, on
an off-white 5.25 x 4.5 album page; and a vintage ink signature, Jane
Wyman, on a tan 5.25 x 4.5 album page. In fne condition, with some
light edge toning. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
87. Nancy Rea-
gan. ALS signed
Nancy, one page
both sides, 5 x
3.25, White House
letterhead, no date. Letter to Celeste Holm. In part: I agree with
everything you said about the business. It has great infuence & has
shown no responsibility at allnor have most of the young actors. I
cringe when I read interviews in which they talk about relaxing with a
joint! I wish everyone in the business would start saying I wont use
that language or do that scene etc. etc. Unfortunately there doesnt
seem to be many of those around. In fne condition. Accompanied by
the original mailing envelope, addressed in Reagans hand. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
I cringe when I read
interviews in which they talk
about relaxing with a joint!
Unissued Polk and
Buchanan ships papers
93. Ronald Reagan.
Vintage ballpoint signa-
ture and inscription, To
Cathy, Ronald Reagan,
on a white and blue
checkered 6 x 3 album
page with a collectors
pencil notation along bottom edge. In fne condition, with a bit of trivial
toning. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
88. Ronald Reagan.
Signed book: Speaking
My Mind. First edition,
frst printing. NY: Simon
& Schuster, 1989. Hard-
cover with dustjacket,
6.25 x 9.5, 432 pages.
Signed on a bookplate
affxed to the second
free-end page. In fne
condition, with some light wear to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.
(MB $150)
89. Ronald Reagan. Minolta
Contact Sheet newsletter, dated
Spring/Summer 1987, 8.5 x 11,
12 pages, featuring an image of
the Reagans sharing a kiss on
the cover, signed on the cover in
black ink by Reagan. In fne condi-
tion, with a central horizontal fold.
92. Ronald Reagan.
Vintage matte-fnish 8
x 10 photo, signed and
inscribed in fountain
pen To Ruth & Carl,
Thanks for remember-
ingAnd all the best
to you bothDutch.
Rippling to top edge, a
couple creases to top
left corner, and some
scattered silvering to
left side, otherwise fne
condition. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
91. Ronald Reagan.
Draft ALS signed RR, one
page, 7.25 x 10.5, State of
California letterhead, May
3, 1967. Draft letter reads,
in full: Be assured that the
full military might of the
Southeast corner will be
mobilized instantly to help
you resist aggression and
preserve your right of self
determination. Needless to
say, I expect every Senator
to sell his life dearly. In fne
condition. On May 15, 1969,
Reagan sent the California
Highway Patrol to quell pro-
tests at UC Berkeley in an incident that came to be known as Bloody
Thursday. He then had 2200 National Guard troops occupy the city of
Berkeley for an additional two weeks to maintain order. Pre-certifed
90. Ronald Reagan.
ALS as president signed
Ron, one page, 4.5 x 6,
personal letterhead, no
date, but pencil notation
on reverse indicates
April of 1981. Letter of
thanks to Dorothy &
Ward. In full: Just a line
to say a heartfelt thank
you for the beautiful
fowers that welcomed
me back to the White
House. Im feeling fne
& have the services
of a very competent
nurses aide (Nancy).
In fne condition, with a
paperclip impression to
top edge. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
The governor promises
full military mightto help
you resist aggression as
protestors gather in Berkeley
Reagan returns home after
surviving an assassination
attempt: Im feeling fne & have
the services of a very competent
nurses aide (Nancy)
95. Ronald Rea-
gan. Signed book:
An American Life.
First edition, later
printing. NY: Si-
mon & Schuster,
1990. Hardcover
with dustjacket, 6.5
x 9.5, 748 pages.
Signed on the sec-
ond free end page in black ink, Ronald Reagan, Feb. 19 93. In fne
condition, with a photocopy of the mailing envelope affxed to frst free
end page, and some light wear to dustjacket. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
94. Ronald Reagan.
Color satin-fnish 7.75
x 10 photo, signed and
inscribed in black ink
To Mr. & Mrs. Eddie
Albar & FamilyWith
very best wishes, Ron-
ald Reagan. In very
good condition, with tack
holes to top corners and
bottom edge, irregular
ink adhesion to signa-
ture and inscription,
light bends to corners
from previous display,
and image slightly off
center. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
97. Eleanor Roos-
evelt. TLS, one page,
6 x 7, Val-Kill Cottage,
Hyde Park, Dutchess
County, New York letter-
head, March 21, 1956.
In a letter of thanks,
Roosevelt writes, in
full: I want to thank
you for your thoughtful-
ness in sending me the
campaign material used
against my husband. I
am sure that the F. D.
Roosevelt Library at
Hyde Park will be pleased to have this additional information to add
to the articles of this sort on display. In fne condition, with scattered
creasing and a few faint, stray marks. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
96. Ronal d and
Nancy Reagan.
Color satin-fnish 8 x
10 photo, signed and
inscribed in black felt
tip To Mr. & Mrs. Small,
with best wishes, Ronald
Reagan, and Nancy,
signing in front of her
husband. In fne con-
dition, with scattered
mild impressions and
trivial soiling in the bot-
tom border. Uncom-
mon because the full
inscription is written out
by Ronald rather than
Nancy. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
99. Franklin D. Roo-
sevelt. TLS signed
F. D. Roosevelt, one
page, 7 x 9.5, Navy
Department letterhead,
April 19, 1918. Letter
to James Kearny. In
part: Your prompt and
patriotic response to
the Navys call for bin-
oculars, telescopes, and
spy-glasses, is most ap-
preciated. The glasses
will be very useful in
the prosecution of Naval
Operations until victory
is won. At the termination of the war, if possible, every effort will be
made to return them to you. Matted and framed to an overall size of
11.25 x 13.25. Scattered toning and soiling, and signature a shade or
two light, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
98. Eleanor Roosevelt. TLS,
one page, 6 x 9.25, White House
letterhead, May 4, 1937. Short letter
to Marion Davies. In full: You were
more than kind to send me the gor-
geous box of fruit and the fowers,
and I enjoyed them so much. Many,
many thanks and good wishes.
In fne condition, with light verti-
cal toning from magnetic album.
100. Franklin D.
Roosevelt. TLS, one
page, 8 x 10.5, State
of New York, Executive
Chamber letterhead,
April 11, 1929. Letter
to New York attorney
Frederick J. Stone. In
full: Thank you for your
letter. I appreciate very
much the nice things
said by the Herald Tri-
bune in their editorial. In
very good condition, with
several dampstains to
edges, one approaching
end of signature. Pre-
102. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Notarized DS as president, two pages, 8
x 13, June 21, 1937. Headed In the Matter of acquiring title to Public Park
bounded by Congress and Myrtle Avenues and Leavitt Street in the Third
Ward, Borough of Queens, City of New York. In part, Franklin D. Roosevelt,
being duly sworn, deposes and says that he joined in the prayer for relief
contained in the petition of John M. Hackett and Bankers Trust Company,
Executors under the Last Will and Testament of James R. Roosevelt [FDRs
half-brother], deceased. That your deponent [FDR] has been informed that
the City of New York on June 26th, 1912 acquired title to Damage Parcels
Nos. 1, 2 and 3 herein and made an award to an Unknown Owner in the
sum of 15,200. That your deponent has been further informed that your
deponents father, James Roosevelt, died seized of 26 2/3% of the premises
of which Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3That your deponent has been
informed that he is entitled to one-third of 26 2/3% of the awards made for
Damage Parcels Nos. 1, 2 and 3 herein and makes claim to the same In
fne condition, with expected folds, with a horizontal fold through a couple letters of signature.
Accompanied by a seven-page document, the Last Will and Testament of FDRs half-brother, James R. Roosevelt. Dated November 22, 1924,
it includes two Codicils dated August 10, 1926, and November 8, 1926. There are penciled notes in an unidentifed hand on the frst page,
one noting JRR Died 5/7/27.
On November 26, 1877, Eliza M. Leavitt sold her Queens property to James Roosevelt, FDRs father. When he died in 1900, the land was
equally divided in thirds, portioned to his sons James and Franklin and their mother Sara. The presidents share was held in trust until he
became of age. In 1907, the Commissioners of Estimate were appointed to determine title to the property; a Damage and Beneft report
was fled fve years later when some of the land was purchased by eminent domain. This report assessed property value of the real estate
and determining if taking a portion of the whole property devalued or benefted the damage parcel. When the state took some of the land to
make improvements, a January 12, 1912, report awarded a $15,200 compensation to the Unknown Owner of the real estate and placed in
escrow pending the title search.
In 1932, the New York City comptroller paid all the taxes and penalties on Damage Parcels No. 1, 2, and 3, leaving a credit balance of
$3,046.43. Two-thirds of the affected land belonged to the estate of his father, entitling the Roosevelt family to claim the remaining $3,046.43
credit. To collect the revenue, each heir needed to fle a separate paperwork. On May 7, 1927 FDR, Sara and the heir of his brothers estate,
Helen R. Robinson each fled a petition claiming one third of the proceeds of the land sale. A scarce family matters document signed by one
of the worlds greatest leaders, with unique annotations. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
101. Franklin D. Roo-
sevelt. TLS, one page, 8
x 10.5, State of New York,
Executive Chamber letter-
head, July 29, 1930. Letter
to New York attorney Fred-
erick J. Stone expressing
his gratitude that he agrees
with him that we should pur-
sue the normal and regular
course in regard to these
suggested investigations of
local government, whether
they apply to the city of New
York or to other cities or
counties of the State. In very good condition, with scattered foxing
and dampstaining. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
FDR fles a 1937 claim for his portion of family-owned property
105. Theodore Roosevelt. Four one
page TLSs, three signed Theodore Roos-
evelt, one signed T. Roosevelt, all to Mr.
Daniels. Letters are dated November 33,
1910, on Outlook letterhead, 6.25 x 7.75;
November 25, 1910, Outlook letterhead,
6.25 x 7.75; June 3, 1915, Oyster Bay
letterhead, 6.25 x 7.5; and April 26, 1916,
Oyster Bay letterhead, 7 x 10. Each of
Roosevelts letters are accompanied by
a carbon of Danielss letter to Roosevelt.
Also included are two more letters to
Daniels, dated 1910 and 1912, signed by
Roosevelt secretaries Frank Harper and G.
D. Wandrof. In very good condition, with
folds to letters, offce stamp to one letter,
mirroring of text to another letter, and haloing of text in another letter. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
104. Theodore Roosevelt. ANS signed T. Roosevelt, one
page, 3.25 x 1.75, no date. Brief note to Secretary of the Interior
John Noble. In full: Sorry to miss you: I had a most pleasant and
interesting tour round the Indian reservations. In fne condition.
Roosevelt had made a well-publicized inspection tour of western
Indian reservations where he uncovered rampant corruption. In
October 1892, Roosevelt released a report accusing federal em-
ployees on the reservations of blackmail and political impropriety
and referred the case to the Justice Department. Pre-certifed John
103. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Superb vintage matte-fnish 10 x 9 Har-
ris and Ewing photo of President Roosevelt seated at his desk with his
frst and second Secretaries of the Treasury, William Woodin and Henry
Morgenthau on either side, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by
Roosevelt, Woodin, and Morgenthau. Photo also bears a photographers
pencil notation to lower right. Nicely double matted and framed to an
overall size of 20.5 x 17.75. In fne condition, with a bit of scattered light
silvering, primarily to bottom of image. Accompanied by a 1933 TLS from
Henry Woodin forwarding the photo. An exceptional portrait of the three
men who nurtured the American economy back to stability. Pre-certifed
Four cordial
Roosevelt letters
Roosevelt uncovers corruption on Indian reservations
FDR and his two invaluable
Treasury secretaries
108. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS as president, two pages, 8 x 10.25, White House
letterhead, October 13, 1906. Letter to Judson C. Clements, Acting Chairman of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. In full: I have just received your paper on the Union
Pacifc coal investigation. The following paragraphs seem to me to directly confict with
one another, and I send around to you at once to fnd out exactly what it is you mean.
You say in the frst place:
No limitation of the right to acquire these lands from the government can prevent their
being ultimately monopolized, provided title is once fxed in a private individual with the
unlimited right of conveyance. In view of this fact it is worthy of serious consideration
whether the government ought to part with title to its coal lands. These lands are probably of more fundamental consequence to the whole
people than any other public lands, and that importance is a constantly increasing one. Might it not be well for the government to retain title
and to lease the right to mine upon such terms as would attract the investment of capital for this purpose?
But you go on to say in speaking of the present situation, as follows: Today, however, the only available coal lands are owned by these two
companies. If therefore, the public lands in that region are permanently withdrawn from private entry the effect is to intensify and perpetuate
the very monopoly which these railroads have created.
I am inclined cordially to agree with the frst of these two statements; but the second seems fatly to contradict it and I dont understand how
they can be reconciled or indeed what the second means. I will back you up to the limit in compelling the railroad companies to afford the inde-
pendent producers proper track connections and proper transportation facilities as well as to carry the coal for reasonable charges. But I feel
very strongly that your frst position which is that we should not part with anymore coal lands, is correct, in which case your second position,
that we should not withdraw public coal lands from private entry can not but be incorrect. In very good condition, with scattered toning and
foxing, heavier to frst page, staple hole to top left of both pages, and a few wrinkles. Accompanied by three associate letters, one from Mark
Sullivan of Collies to Roosevelt, dated October 20, 1906; an unsigned letter to Roosevelt dated October 31, 1906; and a six page unsigned
letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
In June of 1906, after a series of Antitrust suits that successfully dissolved the railroad industrys monopolizing Northern Securities Company,
Roosevelt passed the Hepburn Act which gave the Interstate Commerce Commission great control over the nations railways: it made their
orders binding, contestable only in federal court, and allowed them to set maximum rates for railways. In this letter to ICC Chairman Judson
C. Clemens, Roosevelt stands behind this piece of legislation, writing, I will back you up to the limit in compelling the railroad companies
to afford the independent producers proper track connections and proper transportation facilities as well as to carry the coal for reasonable
charges. He also asserts the nation must maintain control of its coal lands, an increasingly valuable resource in the railway age. Decisive
and clear, this letter is a wonderful example of the directness for which Roosevelt was known. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
107. Theodore
Roosevel t .
Whi t e House
card signed in
black ink, Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
I n very good
condition, with
toning to edges,
some light soil-
ing, trimmed bottom edge, and two small strings of mounting rem-
nants passing through front of card from reverse. Pre-certifed John
106. Theodore Roosevelt. TLS
signed T. Roosevelt, one page, 8 x
10.5, December 2, 1898. Brief letter
typed at the top of a handwritten letter to
Roosevelt from B. F. Cronkite seeking
a position in the Insurance Department.
Roosevelt responds: I will carefully
consider your application. In very good
condition, with a few small separations
along intersecting folds, scattered
toning, and light overall feathering to
Cronkites handwritten letter. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
Americas great Trust Buster agrees that no limitation
of the right to acquire these lands from the government
can prevent their being ultimately monopolized
113. Bess and Margaret
Truman. Three undated
letters to Olga Stilwell: ALS,
signed Bess T., two pages,
6.25 x 9, White House
letterhead; ALS, signed
Bess T., two pages on two
adjoining sheets of Carlyle
stationery, 5.25 x 6.75;
and an ALS, signed Mar-
garet, two pages on two
adjoining sheets of personal
stationery, 5 x 7.75. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $150)
112. Bess Truman.
Four items: matte-fnish
5 x 7 photo, signed in the
lower border in black felt
tip; White House card,
signed in black ink,
Bess W. Truman; a one
page TLS from 1977,
signed Bess W. Truman, complying with an autograph request; and
a clipped 3.75 x 5 book photo, signed in black ink. Mild rippling to
matte-fnish photo, toning from adhesive on reverse of book photo,
and toning and a stray mark to letter, otherwise fne condition. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
111. Bess Truman
and Mamie Doud
Eisenhower. Two
color magazine photos
of artists renditions
of Truman and Eisen-
hower, both affxed to
off-white 6 x 8 mounts,
each signed in black felt tip by the respective frst lady pictured. In
fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
109. Zachary Taylor. Rare partly-printed DS as presi-
dent, signed Z. Taylor one page, 21.5 x 16.75, December
31, 1849. Four-language ships paper issued to Peleg W.
Gifford, master or commander of the Bark called Clarice
lying at present in the port of New Bedford bound for
the Indian Ocean and laden with provisions, stores, and
utensils for a whaling voyage. Signed in the right panel
by Taylor and countersigned by Secretary of State John
M. Clayton. In very good condition, with partial separa-
tions along intersecting folds, a couple small pinholes of
paper loss along folds, mirroring of seal from folding, and
some scattered light toning. The white paper seal is crisp
and intact. Taylor presidential documents are uncommon,
as he served only 16 months as president, and this one
made more so by its desirable whaling-related content.
Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $500)
110. William H. Taft.
Original 6.75 x 9 bas-
relief of Tafts profle by
Walden Fawcet, beau-
tifully signed in black
ink, Wm. H. Taft. In
fne condition, with light
creasing to the corner
tips, a few tack holes
across the bottom and
top edges, and some
mild toning to the left
edge. Pre-certifed John
RR Auction COA.(MB
$200)
Uncommon four-language ships paper for a
whaling vessel issued during Taylors brief administration
115. Harry S. Truman. Two items: Typed memorandum, signed as president, H.S.T,
one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, dated July 20, 1951. In full: Memo-
randum for: The Secretary of the Treasury. From: The President. I have been looking
over a memorandum which you sent me with regard to loyalty fles of the International
[sic, Internal] Revenue Department for the Congressional Committee investigating the
Department. I wish you would give this matter considerable thought and then we will
have a conversation about it. I am as sure as I am alive that these people are on a fshing
expedition and that they will take occasion to use unsubstantiated charges which, no
doubt, appear in these fles to discredit not only the Department but to ruin the individual
in whose fle these things appear. I will be glad to talk with you about it.
Also, a handwritten endorsement as president, Approved, July 20, 1951, Harry S. Truman, on the last page of a three-page typed memo-
randum from Treasury Secretary John Snyder, dated July 30, 1951. Memo reads, in part: Reference is made to the memorandum from the
Secretary of the Treasury for the President dated July 18, 1951, requesting permission for the Bureau of Internal Revenue to submit reports,
fles and other material to the Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee on Administration of the Internal Revenue Laws, in
response to a request of that Subcommittee. The request to the President for authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to submit such reports
and other material was made pursuant to paragraph 2 of a memorandum, dated August 5, 1948, to the Secretary of the Treasury from Don-
ald S. Dawson, Administrative Assistant, concerning employees in the Executive Branch, which in part states: 2. No information of any sort
relating to the employees loyalty, and no investigative data of any type, whether relating to loyalty or other aspects of the individuals record,
shall be included in the material submitted to a Congressional committee. If there is doubt as to whether a certain document or group of docu-
ments should be supplied, the matter should be referred to the White House. Authority is not requested to submit investigative data referring
to loyalty of an employee in the Executive Branch. Senator Joseph McCarthy, who led the anti-Communism rally, called Trumans refusal to
allow access to all fles arrogant and a threat to national security. In fne condition, with rusty paperclip mark to Trumans memo, and paperclip
impression and light creases to endorsed memo.
At the height of McCarthyism, Truman spurns the request of a congressional committee to access the loyalty fles of the IRS. However, Truman
refused to endorse the witch hunt kindled by Joseph McCarthy, the senator from Wisconsin who hounded the president and his administration
with his accusations of Communist infltration. Here, Truman refuses to bow to anti-Communist furor and ruin the careers of federal employees
likely to be tarnished by the committee. They are trying to get us to believe that our Government is riddled with communism and corruption,
Truman said of the McCarthyists. These slandermongers are trying to get us so hysterical that no one will stand up to them for fear of being
called a communist. For his stance, the president was accused of being soft on Communism. Just over a week after this letter, the House
Ways and Means subcommittee would open an investigation into charges of corruption in the IRS. Fascinating documents providing insight
into Trumans bold stance during the Red Scare. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
114. Harry S. Truman. Typed memorandum, signed as president, H.S.T., one page, 6.75 x
8.75, White House letterhead, November 10, 1949. Titled Memorandum for: Acting Secretary of
State From: The President, sent to James E. Webb. In full: Thanks for the background memoranda
on the visit of His Imperial Majesty, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shahanshah of Iran. I appreciated
your thoughtfulness in sending it to me very much. In fne condition, with an Undersecretary offce
stamp to upper right. On November 16, 1949, President Truman greeted Mohammad Reza Pahlavi,
the Shah of Iran, on his frst visit to the United States. The Shah was given a 21-gun salute and
full military honors. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Amid Red Scare hysteria, Truman defes a congressional request
to access the fles of federal employees: I am as sure as
I am alive that these people are on a fshing expedition and
that they will take occasion to use unsubstantiated charges
Truman prepares for the frst ever US visit
of Irans fnal, and controversial, monarch
118. Harry S. Tru-
man. Partly-printed
DS as president, one
page, 18.5 x 15.5, July
18, 1950. President Tru-
man appoints Benjamin
Gerig of Pennsylvania
the Representative of
the United States of
America on the Special
Committee on Informa-
tion Transmitted Under Article 73 (e) of the United Nations Charter.
Signed at the conclusion by Truman and countersigned by Secretary
of State Dean Acheson. Framed to an overall size of 20 x 17. In fne
condition, with some scattered mild toning, primarily to the crisp,
intact seal. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
117. Harry S. Tru-
man. Vintage matte-
fnish 9.5 x 7.75 photo,
fountain pen as presi-
dent, Best wishes for
an early recovery for
Arthur Frank, Harry S.
Truman. In very good
to fne condition, with
rippling to edges, a few
creases, scattered silvering to darker areas and edges, and mounting
remnants to reverse. Accompanied by a 1946 letter from Trumans
secretary Matthew Connelly, acknowledging the photo. Pre-certifed
116. Harry S. Truman. Two TLSs, both signed Harry, both one page, 7.25
x 10.5, personal letterhead, dated September 26, 1962, and June 5, 1963, both
to John Snyder. First letter reads, in part; I was very sorry indeed to learn that
the records of our Reserve Organization had been burned up. I am expecting
to go through all the fles I have and see if we can get together a history of the
organization which you and the St. Louis Colonel worked out during the period
from 1921 to 1938.
Second letter reads, in part; You and I went through a great many summers
together with a great many youngsters whom we trained to become offcers in
the second World War. Sometime, or other, when it is convenient for both of
us, I would like to sit down and talk to you and see if we can fnd the results of
what we did. I had somebody, while I was in the White House, look up the list of those who were commissioned from our classes and it was
a fantastic number who made good. In fne condition, with a slight rusty paperclip mark to top of one letter. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
120. Harry S. Truman. TLS,
one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal
letterhead, May 9, 1960. Letter
to Paul Nachtman. In part: I
cannot tell you how very much I
appreciated that centennial book
on Washingtons Inauguration
and Presidency. It will be one of
the fnest items in the Library and
I will be glad to have the original
container so that it will be properly
protected. Under his signature
Truman adds a brief handwritten
postscript which reads, Your work on the Convention seems to be
working! In fne condition, with a horizontal mailing fold passing
through upper portion of signature. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
119. Harry S. Tru-
man. ANS signed H.
S. T., one page, 2.75 x
3.75, no date. Interest-
ing note on both sides of
an off-white slip, with a
gold foil seal of the state
of Missouri affxed to the
reverse. In full: Salus populi suprema lex esto! The liberal translators
say The welfare of the people is the supreme law. The conservative
translators say The will of the people is the supreme law. Both are
excellent. I prefer the frst. On the reverse, under the seal, Truman
adds, A really great seal. Harry S. Truman. In fne condition, with a
touch of trivial soiling and impression of seal under text. Pre-certifed
Fondly recalling his days in the Army Reserves
Truman provides two interesting
translations for his home states motto
123. George Washington. Fantastic display consisting of a
scarce full ink signature, George Washington, on an off-white
3.25 x .5 slip clipped from a larger document. Signature was part
of a large March 17, 1769, indenture between Washington and
Robert Thompson. Also included is a .5 x .75 swatch of Washing-
tons cloak from the family of Colonel Tobias Lear, Washingtons
personal secretary and good friend; and a lock of six strands of
Washingtons hair from the Custis-Powell family. All three items are
nicely cloth matted and framed, with a color portrait of Washington
and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 14.5 x 15.25. In very
good to fne condition, with toning and slight paper loss to slip.
Complete Washington signatures are seldom seen. Pre-certifed
124. Woodrow
Wilson. Partly-
printed DS, one
page, 10.5 x 8,
March 2, 1920.
Unusual honor-
able discharge
issued to Paul Mc-
Michael, a major
in the Ordnance
Department of the
US Army. McMi-
chaels discharge is signed across entire face by over 30 war-related
personalities, including Woodrow Wilson, John J. Pershing, Ferdinand
Foch, David Beattie, Amando Diaz, Baron Jacques, Secretary of
War Newton D Baker, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (who adds a capable
attempt of his fathers signature), William S. Sims, John A. Lejeune,
and other veterans of the Great War. Discharge is affxed to an identi-
cal size piece of cardstock. In very good condition, with a couple of
vertical creases, mild overall toning, a couple rusty paperclip marks
to edges, and some light rippling. Accompanied by a facsimile of the
piece, slightly enlarged, with numbered identifcations of the signers.
An unusual and likely one-of-a-kind piece. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
122. Woodrow Wil-
son. Partly-printed DS
as president, one page,
16 x 20, November 28,
1916. President Wilson
appoints Gordon G. Nel-
son a First Lieutenant
in the Infantry Offcers
Rescue Corps of the Army
of the United States.
Signed at the conclusion
by Wilson and coun-
tersigned by Secretary
of War Newton Baker.
Less commonly found
on Wilson documents,
Newton Baker was Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921. In very good
condition, with scattered creasing, wrinkling, and soiling, edge dings,
a mild shade of overall toning, and seal mostly missing. Rolled. Pre-
121. Woodrow Wilson. Un-
common and nicely detailed en-
graved portrait of the exterior of
the White House, 6.5 x 4, signed
along the bottom in black ink,
Woodrow Wilson. In fne condi-
tion, with a uniform shade of toning
from previous display. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR
Scarce full Washington
signature along with a swatch
of his coat and hair lock
Unique World War I soldiers dis-
charge signed by over 30 includ-
ing Wilson, Pershing, and Foch
125. George Washington. Partly-printed vellum
document, signed as president, Go. Washington,
one page, 14.75 x 18.5, dated December 26, 1794.
Document reads, in part, To all who shall see these
Presents Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special
Trust and Confdence in the Patriotism, Valour, Fidel-
ity, and Abilities of Charles Harrison I have nominated
and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate,
do appoint him Lieutenant in the Corps of Artillerists
and Engineers in the Service of the United States to
take Rank from the second day of June one thousand
seven hundred ninety four. Signed at the conclusion by
Washington, and countersigned by the Secretary of War,
H[enry] Knox. On February 22, 1793, Washington had
nominated Charles Harrison of Virginia to be Ensign; it
was approved by the Senate the following day. On May
31, 1794, Washington promoted Harrison to Lieutenant.
On June 2nd, the Senate did advise and consent to the
appointment which is why the President noted that Har-
risons appointment date would be June 2, 1794, even
though this document was dated more than six months
later. In very good condition, with moderate previous
storage folds, with a vertical fold affecting the Wa of
signature, edges appearing to be lightly trimmed, mount-
ing remnants to reverse, a few small pinholes of paper
loss, and scattered light toning and soiling.
In August 1789, President Washington had submitted
to the Congress a report from Secretary of War Knox
containing a statement of the troops in the service of
the United States. In his introduction to his proposal
for Organization of the Militia, Knox called for a small
corps of well disciplined and well informed artillerists and
engineers. However, no engineers served in the Army
until March 1794 when war threatened with Great Britain.
At that time Congress authorized Washington to appoint
temporary engineers to direct the fortifcation of key harbors.
On April 7th, a bill for raising and organizing a corps of
artillerists and engineers was received by the House from
committee and read for the frst time. It was passed by the
House and the Senate by the end of May and signed into
law by President Washington on May 9, 1794.
On May 31, 1794, Washington sent his nominations to the Senate of 12 Captains, 24 Lieutenants (including Charles Harrison), one Surgeon,
and four Surgeons Mates as Company Offcers and Surgeon and Surgeons Mates in the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers, a corps con-
sisting of one regiment with four battalions of four companies each. When war with France appeared likely in 1798, Congress added a second
regiment to the Corps. In 1802, Congress established a separate U.S. Corps of Engineers and the U. S. Military Academy at West Point as
Americas frst engineering school. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.(MB $1000)
Washington appoints a Lieutenant in the newly
created Corps of Artillerists and Engineers
38 Notables
128. Samuel Adams. American statesman (17221803) and signer of the Declaration
of Independence from Massachusetts who was one of the organizers of the Boston Tea
Party and one of his states most ardent supporters of the patriotic cause. Manuscript
DS, three sides of two adjoined pages, 7.25 x 12.25, November 13, 1795. A statement
of property seized from William Winthrop, an American citizen, by the privateer sloop
the Harlequin. One endorsement, signed at the conclusion by Winthrop, reads, in part:
Statement of the Property of William Winthrop, a Citizen of the United States of America,
captured by the Privateer Sloop Harlequin, May 6, 1795, and condemned in the island
of Bermuda, June 19, 1795 in his Britannia Majestys CourtThe Sloop Dispatch and
other Appurtenances1666.75. Premium of Insurance 1750 dollarson said Sloop from
Boston to West Indies & back, exclusive of the risk of being captured by any Cruizers
belonging to the Powers at War.
A longer endorsement on the reverse of second integral page reads, in part: That on the
Twelfth day of August in the year of our Lord, One Thousand seven hundred and ninety
fve, We the Subscribers, namely Joseph Hood, Timothy Gay and Jacob Rhoades, all
of Bostonat the request of William Winthrop, late sole owner of the Sloop Dispatch
have carefully arrived and considered the value of said Sloop Dispatch, with her Mast,
Yards, Sails, Boats, Tackle & Appurtenances is, in our judgement worth the sum of One
Thousand Six hundred Sixty Six dollars three quarters of a dollar. And we do further
declarethe said Sloop Dispatchwould have sold in the port of Boston for the above
mentioned sumThe above mentioned vessel is the same that was captured the sixth
day of May last on her voyage from Guadelupe to Boston, by the Harlequin Privateer of
Bermuda, Capt. John Miller, & carried in there, 7 tried, & condemned, as appears by the
copy of the proceedings of the Court of Vice Admiralty of that island, and by Capt. Youngs
protest; and which said Sloop Dispatch, said Capt. Young, there purchased on his own account, and arrived with her at this Port of Boston.
Signed at the conclusion by Hood, Gay, and Rhoads. The third endorsement is written and signed by notary Samuel Barrett, attesting that
Woods, Gay, and Jacobs appeared before him and attested to their statement. Boldly signed under the seal in black ink by Adams, acknowl-
edging that Barrett has affxed his seal to the document, and countersigned at the bottom by John Avery. Document has been professionally
silked. Some light rippling around seal, some scattered light toning, slight show-through from docketing on reverse, and a couple trivial pencil
marks, otherwise fne condition. The white seal is worn, but intact. Provenance: 2010 Sothebys.
By the middle of the eighteenth century, the island colony of Bermuda, with copious trade and fshing regulations, depended on privateering to
supply many of their basic needs. With twice as many privateers at sea than any of the continental colonies, privateering became a lucrative
and fairly easy business for the high-speed Bermudian sloops and large crews. American William Winthrops ship Dispatch was seized by the
Bermudian sloop Harlequin on May 6, 1795 and taken to port where seven were tried, & condemned under Bermudian law. It is unclear what
became of the seven, but the ship was purchased and returned to Boston by one Capt. Young. This document is a Statement of the Property
of William Winthrop, a Citizen of the United States, captured by the Privateer Sloop Harlequin. An interesting account, boldly endorsed by
Samuel Adams as Governor of Massachusetts. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
127. Charles Francis Adams, Jr. Member of the prominent Adams family, and
son of Charles Francis Adams, Sr. He served as a colonel in the Union Army during
the Civil War. After the war, he was a railroad regulator and executive, an author of
historical works, and a member of the Massachusetts Park Commission. ALS signed
C. F. Adams, Jr, one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, September 18, 1876.
In part: Isend you by express the proof sheet of the article Episode in Municipal
Government. Please have it corrected and paged, and send me a new proofThis
will occasion no delay as the proofs sent to New York will not be back for a day or
two. If the proofs I send are promptly corrected and sent correctly to me here, I can
have the whole thing corrected. In fne condition, with a light pencil line through text
on frst page. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
The risk of being captured by any Cruizers belonging to the Powers
at War is realized: Adams signs off on the value of a seized ship
notables
Notables 39
131. Ol i ver
Ames. President
of Union Pacifc
Railroad, the 35th
governor of Mas-
sachusetts, and a
congressman impeached in the Credit Mobilier scandal. Bank check, 8
x 3, flled out in another hand and signed by Ames, payable to Boston
Five Cents Savings Bank for $1250, April 16, 1891. In very good con-
dition, with two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature,
two cancellation holes to body, date stamp touching top of signature,
and some scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
130. Ethan Allen. Farmer, businessman, land speculator, philosopher,
writer, American Revolutionary War patriot, hero, and politician. ADS,
signed Ethan & Ira Allen all written by Ethan Allen in the text, three
pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.5, June 20, 1781. Titled on frst
page, A List of the Polls and ratable estate of the Town of Sunderland
for June 20 AD 1781 Sunderland. On the second page, one beneath
the other, are six names and the ratable estate value: Genl Ethan &
Ira Allen 63.0.0; Joseph Averill 13.0.0; Robert Averill 37.0.0; Col. Timth
Brownson 124.0.0; Amos Brownson 48.0.0; Gideon Brownson 67.0.0;
Eli Brownson All in the hand of Ethan Allen, they are in alphabetical
order. On the reverse of the integral leaf (the back cover of the booklet),
Allen has written: The List for the Year of our Lord 1781. Beneath which
are some pen markings and some arithmetic in another hand. In good
condition, with paper loss to bottom edge, moderate toning and staining,
small binder holes along hinge, rough edges, and scattered creases.
Although the future fourteenth state declared its independence in 1777, it
took 15 years for the Republic of Vermont to pay New York the several
million dollars owed for the relinquishment of their claim on the land,
thereby gaining support for Vermonts eventual admittance to the Union in
1791. Interestingly, around the same time of this correspondence, Ethan
and Ira Allen were engaged in secret talks via a Canadian middleman
to determine if Vermont would allow itself to become a British province,
which likely would have altered the tide of the Revolutionary War. Some
historians contend that Vermont was poised to admit British troops when
news of the surrender at Yorktown and the signing of the Treaty of Paris
ended the confict. A rare document from one of the most recognizable
names in American history. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
129. Jane Addams. American social
reformer (18601935) who shared the
1931 Nobel Peace Prize. TLS, one
page, 5.75 x 9.25, Hull House letter-
head, July 23, 1913. Letter to a woman in
Massachusetts. In part: I have not seen
the book The Romance of Botticelli but
have today ordered it. Thank you very
much for bringing it to my attention.
In fne condition, with some scattered
light creases and wrinkles. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
The legendary leader of the Green Mountain Boys
assesses taxes in the midst of secretly negotiating
for Vermont to become a British province
40 Notables
133. Benedict Arnold. One of the most
well-known traitors in history, Benedict Arnold
(1741-1801) was a successful general from
Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, up
until he switched sides and got caught trying to
help the British in 1780. Manuscript DS, signed
B. Arnold, one page, 6 x 5.75, February 26,
1790. Legal affdavit reads, in full: Benedict
Arnold Esqr of the Plaintiff in the above cause
maketh oath that Samuel Oakes the Defendant
in the above cause is at this time justly and truly
indebted unto him this Deponent in the Sum
of Eleven Pounds Seventeen Shillings for a
quantity of Ship Timber sold and Delivered by
him this Deponent to the said Defendant and for Cash paid and advanced for the measuring
the Same. Very nicely double cloth matted and framed with a portrait of Arnold and George
Washington, and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 20 x 35.5. In fne condition, with
light intersecting folds, a few mild strips of toning, and some scattered light edge wear.
After the war, Arnold settled in Saint John, a newly established American loyalist community
in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. There he resumed his mercantile ventures and
loaned money to a number of American loyalists struggling to reestablish themselves. After
several bad business deals, Arnold saw his income reduced and he attempted to collect from
his debtors, fling more than twenty suits similar to the one offered here. His actions aroused
such fury in the community that an angry mob gathered at the Arnold residence denouncing his avarice and carrying his effgy, which bore the
ironic appellation Traitor! A fne and well-preserved document from the American Revolutions notorious turncoat. Oversized. Pre-certifed
Even among Canadian loyalists,
Arnold is branded a traitor for his petty lawsuits
132. Stephen F. Austin. Manuscript DS, signed by Aus-
tin at the age of 17, one page, 8 x 3.5, January 23, 1811. A
promissory note signed by Daniel Phelps, in part: I promise
John Butler to pay him or order seventy fve dollars and eighty
nine cents on demand with interest. Mine A Burton. Signed
at the conclusion by Phelps, and signed in the lower left corner as a witness, Stephen F. Austin, and also witnessed by Timothy Phelps.
Intersecting folds, light toning along a vertical fold slightly affecting signature, vertical ink cancellation to body, and a few wrinkles, otherwise
fne condition. Austin was engaged in learning the family mercantile business in Missouri at this time, and subsequently took over the manage-
ment of most of the lead business. A very clean and particularly early example. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
At the age of just 17, Austin signs as
a witness on a promissory note
Notables 41
135. Autograph
Al bum. Vi nt age
leatherbound hard-
cover aut ogr aph
al bum, 5.25 x 7,
signed inside in ink
by 86 people, many
on affxed clips slips
or photographs. Sign-
ers include: R. Scott
5.5.10, on a light
gray slip; fountain pen signature Winston S. Churchill, with an AQS from Ernest
Shackleton, which reads, We have seen God in his splendors. Heard the text that
Nature renders, signed above the quote, Ernest H. Shackleton. Remainder of
the signatures are from soccer and rugby players, church offcials, and others. Both
the Scott and Churchill/Shackleton pages have affxed news clippings and photos
and captions. In very good condition, with front cover detached, scattered toning
and rippling to some pages, and collectors notations throughout. Pre-certifed John
136. P. T. Barnum. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 5.25, July 7,
1856. Brief letter to Mr. Houle. In full: I am now in & shall be
till 5 oclock. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter
of signature, and some scattered light toning and soiling,
otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
134. Susan B.
Anthony. Origi-
nal pamphl et of
Anthonys article
titled The Status of
Woman, Past, Pres-
ent, and Future
(originally printed
in The Arena, May
1897), 6 x 9, eight
pages, signed in ink
at the top of the frst
page, With kind re-
gards, Susan B. An-
thony, Rochester,
N.Y., Dec. 28/97.
In fne condition. A
great example of
Anthonys reflec-
tions on the efforts
to change the status
of women that had taken place since the Seneca Falls Convention
of 1848. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
The famed suffragette presents
a copy of her 1897 article on
Womens Rights
British autograph album including Scott, Churchill,
and a spectacular Shackleton AQS
42 Notables
139. Fulgencio Batista. Leader
of Cuba (19011973) who was in
offce from 1940 to 1944 and from
1952 to 1959, at which time he was
overthrown by Fidel Castro. DS, in
Spanish, one page, 10.25 x 13.75,
no date. Untranslated document
regarding the literary aid orga-
nized by the Province of Havana
in commemoration of Jose Marti
(1853-1895) a Cuban revolutionary
leader who was killed in fght for
independence from Spain. In very good condition, with mild toning
to document, heavier at edges, some scattered foxing, and signature
over embossed seal. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
138. Edward
Bates. Attorney
general during the
Civil War (1793
1869). War-dated
ALS signed Edw.
Bates, one page,
lightly-lined, 5 x
8, Attorney Gen-
erals Offce letter-
head, September
9, 1864. Letter
to Mrs. Jefferson
Thomas. In part: I
have the pleasure
to send you, en-
closed herewith,
the desired pass
for Miss Gordon,
Also, a sealed
note addressed
to you, in the hand
writing of Mr. Secy Stanton. Light block of toning over text and
signature and a few small pencil notations, otherwise fne condition.
Accompanied by several pieces of correspondence to Bates from
Gordon and Thomas. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
137. P. T. Barnum. ALS, one page, 5
x 8, Hotel Victoria letterhead, December
10, 1889. Letter to Sir Robert. In part:
Permit me to thank you very heartily for
your kindness in delivering the photograph
of the children of Her Royal Highness the
Duchess of Albany, also her Royal High-
ness autograph. I prize both very highly
and am much gratifed that the Duchess of
Albany and her children enjoyed the show
so much. Cloth matted and framed with a
portrait of Barnum and Tom Thumb to an
overall size of 17 x 14. In fne condition,
with a central horizontal fold and a mild
shade of overall toning from previous
display. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
140. David Ben-
Gurion. Signed book:
Israel, A Personal His-
tory. First edition, frst
printing. NY: Funk &
Wagnalls, 1971. Hard-
cover with slipcase,
7.25 x 10.25, 862 pages.
Signed in blue ballpoint, D. Ben-Gurion, on the frst free end page
which also bears a pre-printed inscription to Mr. and Mrs. Morton
Silberman. In fne condition, with scattered wear and partial separa-
tions to edges of slipcase. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Scarce war-dated letter from
Lincolns Attorney General
Iam much gratifed that the Duchess of Albany
and her children enjoyed the show so much
Notables 43
143. Ni chol as
Biddle. American
f i nanci er (1786
1844) and president
of the Bank of the
United States. ALS
signed N. Biddle
Prest, one page,
7.75 x 9.75, July 22,
1829. Brief letter to
physician Thomas
Cadwalader. In part:
As I shall beab-
sent on the business
of the Bank. I hereby
appoint you to act in
my stead as Presi-
dent of the Bank of
the United States. In very good condition, with intersecting folds,
docketing notation to top right, blue pencil notation to top, uniform
toning, and a bit of scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
142. Itzhak Ben-
Zvi. Second president
of Israel (18841963)
who served from 1952
until his death. ALS in
Hebrew, signed I Ben
Zvi, one page, 7.25 x
8.75, General Council
of the Jewish Com-
munity of Palestine
letterhead, no date.
Letter to a gentleman.
In part (translated): A
few weeks ago I spoke
with Mr. Dobkin and Mr.
Shapiroand they promised to look into the matter after they receive
the [immigration] certifcates. I ask you to look into the matter. A
small notation has been added in another hand at the bottom. In very
good condition, with torn punch holes to right edge, a central vertical
fold, scattered creases, and a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
141. Alexander Graham
Bell. ALS signed A. Graham
Bell, two pages, 4.5 x 7, March
24, 1873. Letter to Mr. Bogdon.
In part: I am sorry that a bad
cold compels me to keep indoors
just now. I fear I may not be able
to go with you tomorrow. I have
been running down for some
weeks past, and intend to run up
to Canada to recruit towards the
end of this week. Kind regards
to all friends at Lower Falls. A
few small separations along in-
tersecting folds, one fold through
a single letter of signature, a few
wrinkles, and mild toning to frst
page, otherwise fne condition.
At the time of this letter Bell was
Professor of Vocal Physiology and
Elocution at the Boston University
School of Oratory. After spending
the summer of 1873 at the family
home in Canada, he returned to Boston and decided to concentrate on his experiments in sound which eventually led to his frst successful
transmission via telephone three years later in 1876. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
Bell heads to Canada to recuperate before
his fnal years of work towards the telephone
44 Notables
144. Lizzie Borden. On August 4, 1892, the axe-mutilated body of prosperous businessman Andrew
J. Borden was discovered in the parlor of his home at 92 Second Street in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Mr. Bordens body had been found by his thirty-two-year-old daughter, Lizzie (18601927); soon after
others arrived on the scene, the similarly brutalized corpse of Andrews wife (and Lizzies stepmother),
Abby, was discovered in an upstairs bedroom. Thus began a sordid saga that would ultimately become
one of the most celebrated unsolved cases in the history of American crime. Exceedingly rare ALS
signed L. A. Borden, one page both sides, 4 x 5.5, personal letterhead, December 9, 1896. Letter
to Miss Jennie F. Bras. In full: I should be ready to see you Wednesday the sixteenth any time after
fve in the after-noon. Yes I am going to tie the pages and want your help. I would like to have you
get the ribbon. Get as much and the width you want and let the color be royal purple please. In fne
condition, with a central horizontal fold and a partial separations along hinge. Accompanied by the
original mailing envelope addressed in Bordens hand, with the stamp clipped off. Letter is housed in a custom-designed purple leather folder.
Shortly after being acquitted of her father and stepmothers murders in June of 1893, Lizzie and her sister Emma moved to a new house
(christened Maplecroft) on French Street, a fashionable neighborhood at the time. It was there that she penned this letter. The trial that had
taken place in the courtroom could not compare to the media trial in which Lizzie was portrayed as a cold-blooded murderer: regardless of the
courts decision and her public exoneration, the damage to her reputation could not be undone. She was forever ostracized from Fall River
society, living out the remainder of her life at Maplecroft in relative isolation. Over a century after the Borden murders, the mystery continues to
hold the publics interest, making the demand for Lizzies limited autograph material very high; this is only the third letter we have ever offered,
and the only one weve seen in the last fve years. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
Only the third Lizzie Borden
letter we have ever offered
Notables 45
145. Niels Bohr. Danish physicist (18851962) who was awarded the 1922
Nobel Prize in Physics for his theory of atomic structure. ALS, one page, 5 x
3.5, January 1, 1953. Letter to thanks to Dr. Basil OConnor. In part: Thanks
for your Christmas greeting and the most beautiful and inspiring book of
Raymond Fosdick. In fne condition, with paperclip impression to top left and
a bit of trivial soiling. OConnor worked hand-in-hand with President Franklin
Roosevelt on his Warm Springs project and also served as chairman and
president of the American Red Cross. Bohr is rare in handwritten letters.
Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
149. Richard
E. Byrd. TLS
signed Dick, two
pages, 8 x 10.5,
Department of
the Navy letter-
head, March 27,
1953. Letter to
Charles Faulkner.
In part: I have
been working with the International Rescue Committee to raise money
for the refugees who have escaped from East Berlin into West Berlin.
Of course these escapees arrive in West Berlin completely destitute
because they cannot bring anything with them. It looks as if we are
going to raise our quota, which is a million dollarsI had a fne talk
with Vice President Nixon. In fne condition, with a bit of scattered
light toning. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
148. Ri chard E.
Byrd. TLS signed R.
E. Byrd, one page, 8.5 x
11, March 1, 1927. Letter
to fellow polar explorer
Adolphus Greely. In part;
I am very sorry indeed
to tell you that I did not
get my data from the
variation of the Magnetic
Compass sufficiently
accurate to publish it in
a scientifc paper. I have
not got my fgures with
me. When I return to my
Headquarters at Boston
I will look things up and let you hear from me. Intersecting folds, one
through a single letter of signature, several spots and strips of toning,
otherwise fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
147. Aar on
Bur r. Bank
check, 6 x 3.75,
f i l l ed out and
signed by Burr,
payable to A. B.
[himself] or bear-
er for 158, April
24, 1788. In very
good condition,
with faint intersecting folds (vertical fold to frst name), mild toning and
soiling to edges, and pen cancellation (typical for examples of Burrs
checks) touching frst name. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
146. Edouard Bran-
ly. French i nventor
(18441940) primarily
known for his involve-
ment in wireless teleg-
raphy. ALS signed E.
Branly, one page, 5.25
x 8.25, Electrotherapy
letterhead, October 24,
1903. Letter to an un-
identified gentleman.
In full (translated): I
am forwarding a letter
addressed to me by
Mr. Joseph Planche,
doctor of law, very distin-
guished former student
of Catholic Institute, of a
very religious and high
ranking family in Verdun. See what you can do for his protege. In
fne condition, with a mild shade of toning and a couple light creases.
Sending thanks for a Fosdick
book from Basil OConnor
46 Notables
151. Dani el
Carroll. Found-
ing Father of the
Uni t ed St at es
(1730-1796). He
was a prominent
member of one
of Americas great
colonial families
that included his cousin Charles Carroll of Carrollton who signed the
Declaration of Independence. He was one of only fve men to sign
both the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of the United
States. Printed lottery ticket, 3 x 2, circa early 1790s, completed in
manuscript. An early American lottery ticket issued to help fund the
Washington City Canal for cutting the Canal through the City of
Washington to the Eastern-Branch Harbour. Numbered in manuscript
and signed at the bottom by Daniel Carroll. Irregular edges, small hole
near top, and scattered creases, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
150. Princess Caroline of Monaco.
Glossy 4 x 6 regal portrait of the princess,
signed in black ink, Caroline de Monaco. In
152. George Washington Carver. TLS signed G. W. Carver, one
page, 8.5 x 7.25, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute letterhead,
September 16, 1936. Letter to Floyd Anderson. In part: Your picture
has done so much real missionary work for poor stricken individuals.
I spoke yesterday down town before a Civitan Club on the work that
I am doing with infantile paralysis. They were immensely interested,
and especially so in your picture. In fne condition, with intersecting
folds and a mild shade of toning. Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
I spoke yesterday down
town before a Civitan Club
on the work that I am doing
with infantile paralysis
153. Celebrity Covers. Large collection
of approximately 950 FDCs, each individually
signed in ink or felt tip by celebrities and notables
from the felds of entertainment, music, art and
literature,space, politics, public service (including
Supreme Court Justices), and other felds. A small
sampling of signers include: Fred Astaire, Leonard
Bernstein, Frank Borman, Ray Bradbury, Pearl S.
Buck, Jimmy Carter, Jack Dempsey, James Doot-
little, John Glenn, Rube Goldberg, Dick Gordon,
Fred Haise, Thor Heyerdahl, J. Edgar Hoover,
Ted Kennedy, Alexei Leonov, James Lovell, Nor-
man Mailer, Thurgood Marshall, W. Somerset
Maugham, Ron McNair, Sandra Day OConnor,
Norman Vincent Peale, Judith A. Resnik, Eddie
Rickenbacker, Sally Ride, Jonas Salk, Harrison Schmitt, Clyde Tombaugh, Johnny Unitas, John Wooden, and Chuck Yeager. In overall fne
condition. A more comprehensive list is available online at rrauction.com. RRAuction COA.(MB $300)
Over 900 frst day covers spanning
politics to space to entertainment to sports
Notables 47
154. Charles VI . Holy Roman
Emperor who ruled from 1711
to 1741; father of the beloved
empress Maria Theresa of Aus-
tria. Manuscript DS in German,
signed Charles, three pages on
two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12,
March 29, 1712. A lengthy, boldly
penned untranslated document.
The reverse of signed page bears
endorsements and dockets. The
offcial seal was split upon open-
ing, both halves remaining crisp
and legible. Partial separation
along connection of pages, scattered toning and foxing (heavier to
frst page), several pencil notations, and previous storage folds (one
through a small portion of signature), otherwise very good condition.
157. Winston Churchill. ALS signed Winston S. Churchill,
one page, 4.5 x 6.75, 105 Mount Street letterhead, no date. Letter
to an unidentifed gentleman. In full: I fear I do not see my way to
asking the question you propose. But I shd think you wd. experience
no diffculty in fnding some one to do so. In very good condition,
with scattered toning and soiling, adhesive remnants to edges, and
several pencil notations. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
156. Walter P. Chrysler. TLS signed Dad, one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead,
November 7, 1924. Chrysler writes to his son Walter at the Hotchkiss School in Con-
necticut, in part: I have had a letter from Mr. Buell dated November 5th in which he states
he will excuse you from school Tuesday afternoonYou are to return on the 8:50 train
Thursday morning, December 4th. However, he states, it will involve the loss of recita-
tions for two days for you and shall urge you to make up the work as soon as possible
before you leave school. I know you appreciate that you are facing a great deal of hard
work at Hotchkiss to maintain your position in your class, and absence on occasions like
this, naturally, make it necessary for you to put forth unusual efforts so that your studies
will not suffer. I know you realize this, Walter, and I am glad to know that Mr. Buell has
been kind enough to let you off. Near the last line, Chrysler has added several words
in his own hand about his son ordering clothes. In fne condition, with intersecting folds,
one through a single letter of signature. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
Written just months before he founded the Chrysler company on June 6, 1925, this let-
ter represents a fne example of the auto magnates work ethic. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
155. George W. Childs. Pub-
lisher (18291894) who co-owned
the Philadelphia Public Ledger
newspaper with fnancier Anthony
Joseph Drexel. ALS signed Geo.
W. Childs, one page, 6.25 x 8, Child
& Peterson letterhead, October 13,
1859. Letter to Mr. Rice. In part: I
have placed in Mr. Longacres hands
the biog of Mr. Buchanan. I have read
it carefully and pronounce it one of
the ablest and most disseminating
in your great work. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of
signature, and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fne condi-
tion. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Father of Maria Theresa
I fear I do not see my way to
asking the question you propose
Chrysler impresses the value of hard
work to his son at Hotchkiss School
48 Notables
160. Henr y
Cl ay. Di st i n-
guished states-
man, US senator,
secretary of state,
speaker of the house, and three-time presidential candidate (1777
1852) who became known as the Great Compromiser for his support
of the Union prior to the Civil War. ADS, signed H. Clay, one page,
7.75 x 2.25, April 20, 1831. Pay order reads, Pay to John Norton Esq
or order Three hundred dollars. Cancellation cut to center, paper loss
to top edge, scattered foxing and dampstaining, central vertical fold,
mounting remnants to reverse, and a PSA/DNA authentication label
affxed to reverse, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a
full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
159. Georges Claude. Engi-
neer and inventor (18701960)
best known for the invention of
neon lighting. TLS in French,
signed G. Claude, one page, 5
x 8, personal letterhead, March 9,
1928. Untranslated letter to Lucien
Bance, with Claude adding one
sentence in his own hand. In fne
condition, with some light soiling
to left edge. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
158. Winston Churchill. TLS signed Winston S. Churchill, one page, 5 x 8, Board
of Trade letterhead, December 31, 1909. Letter, marked at the top by Churchill Private,
and addressed in his hand to his brother, My dear Jack. In full: Many congratulations
on your speech, which seems to be excellent in style. I hope you had a great success.
It will be a tremendous coup for you if you can win the seat. Churchill also adds, Yours
sincerely, before his signature. In very good condition, with scattered creasing and
wrinkling from mounting remnants on reverse, a bit of light toning and soiling, and a
couple surface impressions.
Churchill writes to his younger brother, John Strange Jack Spencer-Churchill, with
whom he was very close. John rose to the rank of major in the British Army and became
a successful London businessman, and he and his children were often found with his
older brothers family at Chartwell and Winstons other residences. Here, Winston may
be referencing a seat on the London Stock Exchange, which his brother eventually held.
In 1909, Winston was a member of Parliament and the president of the Board of Trade.
An excellent letter written to a close family member and confdant. Pre-certifed John
161. Dewitt Clin-
ton. American politician
(1769-1828) who served
as senator and who, as
governor of New York,
played a major role in the
construction of the Erie
Canal. Partly-printed
DS, one page, 7 x 4.5,
November 4, 1811. Pay order issued to Alderman Cunningham for
attending the court of General Sessions. Signed at the conclusion
by Clinton as Mayor of New York. Intersecting folds, cancellation cut
to center, a slight brush to signature, and light toning, otherwise fne
condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
162. John Connally. Texas
governor who rode in the same car
as JFK at the time of the presidents
assassination in Dallas, and who
himself was struck by a bullet.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and
inscribed in green felt tip To: Hon
Carlos MoorheadWith respect
and admiration from his friend,
John Connally. In very good condi-
tion, with paperclip impression and
rippling to top edge and a surface
impression from another signature and inscription from another photo
placed on top. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
From the Board of Trade, Churchill
writes an encouraging note to his younger
brother: It will be a tremendous coup
for you if you can win the seat
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164. Peter Cooper.
Versatile American in-
dustrialist, inventor, and
politician (17911883)
who designed the frst
steam locomotive built
in the United States, the
Tom Thumb, and pat-
ented a gelatin dessert
later marketed under
the brand name Jell-O.
ALS, one page, 8 x 9.5,
Union Transportation
Line letterhead, Octo-
ber 23, 1834. Letter to
C. Schrack concerning a business arrangement and incorporating
an invoice for $123.58, with Cooper signing again in the text of the
invoice. Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel
in Coopers hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds,
mirroring of letterhead, uniform toning, and some chips to edges.
163. Samuel Colt. Inventor of the
Colt revolver and founder of the Colt
Firearms Company (18141862).
ALS signed Saml. Colt, three pages
on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April
9, 1861. Colt hastily dictates orders
to his secretary. In part: I have your
note of yesterday with enclosures
form Col Cooper. Should you receive
the package of letters & Papers
returned to me From New Orleans I
want you to send them to me at 240
Broadway by the frst express & mail
the Express receipt for them to me at
the St. Nicholas Hotel. I may leave
here for the South before returning
to Hartford hence it will be necessary for you to have your payroll & other accountswith the usual checks drawn for my signature. You will
probably have to bring down the check books to me here for signature. I will telegraph to you if you must come in the mean time you must
telegraph to me on receipt of this if you can be ready to come here tomorrow, Wednesday night, or when you can be ready to come if you are
telegraphed to do so. If you come here you should calculate to stop a suffcient time to make the necessary examinations at the offce & fx
the business so as to have no mistakes thereafter. On the second page, Colt adds a postscript, signed S. C. Colt writes: I may telegraph
to you to bring down Mr. McFarlen with you & I wish you now send him word that I shall probably want him to go to Cincinnati very soon &
to let me know if he can do so. In very good condition, with partial separations along central horizontal fold and hinge, scattered toning and
show-through from text on opposite sides, a couple of archival reinforcements to folds and small tears, and a couple of light creases. At the
beginning of the war Colt would sell arms to both the North and South, eventually being labeled a Southern sympathizer. Pre-certifed John
166. Walter Cronkite. Color glossy 8 x
10 photo of Cronkite in the White House,
signed in blue felt tip. In fne condition.
165. William W. Corcoran. Banker, art
collector, and philanthropist (17981888). LS
signed W. W. Corcoran, one page, 5 x 8,
January 19, 1881. Letter to H. J. Ramsdell. In
part: I deeply regretted to learn the serious
injury you sustained from a fall on the ice, and
it was my intention to call at your housethe
present condition of the streets render it haz-
ardous to carry my purpose into executiuon.
In very good condition, with uniform toning,
pencil notations to top left, a bit of soiling, and a small singe mark to
right edge. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
April 9, 1861, three days before the outbreak of war,
Colt dashes off a twice-signed letter: I may leave here for the South
50 Notables
169. Jefferson Davis. Free franked address panel, 4.5 x 3.5,
addressed in another hand to Col. G. H. Boyd, Portland, Maine,
and franked at the top, J. Davis U.S.S. In very good condition, with
intersecting folds, trimmed edges, and some scattered light creases.
168. Clarence Darrow.
Brilliant defense attorney
(18571938) noted for his
role in the Scopes Monkey
Trial and the Leopold-Loeb
thrill-killing case. ALS, one
page, 5.75 x 8.5, July 13.
Darrow writes Walden Book
Shop regarding an order. In
full: Please send the books
mentioned in the enclosed
to A. W. Wright, 251 Wash-
ington St., Holly Mich. and
charge to me. Mounted on
a slightly larger heavy board
with informational swatch
glued to front, not affecting text or signature. In very good condition,
with the ink in the frst half of the letter very light, a new pen being
employed to fnish the letter, resulting in a bold signature, intersecting
folds, and a paperclip impression to top edge. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
167. Marie Curie. Pol-
ish-born French physicist
(1867-1934), she and her
husband Pierre discov-
ered two new elements,
polonium and radium, in
1898. In 1911 she won
the Nobel Prize for Chem-
istry. She died of leukemia
brought about by her work
with radioactive material.
Important ALS in French,
signed M. Curie, penned
on both sides of a 5.5 x 4 Faculte des Sciences de Paris note card, March 9, 1922. Letter to a lady patron of the Institute (possibly the American
Princess of Polignac, born Winaretta Singer). In full (translated): I apologize for being so late to answer your kind letter. I will certainly have
the greatest pleasure to see you again and show you the new buildings at the Radium Institute that you have not yet seen. You would also be
able to watch the extraction of the emanation, that is currently being done in my Laboratory for the needs of human therapy, that constitutes
in my opinion one of the most beautiful experiments in physics. Please accept, Dear Madam, the expression of my best feelings. Some light
rubbing and pencil remnants to bottom of reverse and some light central vertical creases, otherwise fne condition.
Madame Curie focused on medical uses for radium as a cancer treatment after discovering prolonged radium exposure caused chemical
burns on skin. She learned radium was uranium decay, so she continued isolating the elements. When separating radium in one experiment,
she discovered an empty glass vial that turned luminous in the dark, making her experiment visually beautiful. The residue produced by the
radon gas decay was captured in the glass; water was added, then the mixture poured and sealed in glass ampules and applicators to treat
anything from skin diseases to cancerous growths. An extraordinary letter by one of historys greatest physicists in the infancy of radiology
research for medical treatment. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
Scarce Jefferson Davis
free frank as a US senator
Curie marvels at a luminous byproduct of her radiology research:
The extraction of the emanation [of radium]constitutes in
my opinion one of the most beautiful experiments in physics
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171. Declaration of
Independence: Wil-
liam Ellery. Signer of
the Declaration of Inde-
pendence from Rhode
Island (17271820).
ALS signed Wm Ellery
Coll, one page, 6.25 x
8, February 27, 1797.
Letter to District Attorney
Ray Greene. In full: Sea
Letters and passports
are signed by the Presi-
dent. Quere: Whether I
can with propriety issue
any of them under the
signature of George Washington dated after the fourth of March; or,
in other words, whether such documents ceased to be valid with his
ceasing to be President. You are desired to answer this question as
soon as possible. Second integral page bears an address panel in
another hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, several
lightly passing through signature, scattered toning, and slight paper
loss and pencil notations to reverse of second page. Pre-certifed John
172. Declaration
of Independence:
George Cl ymer.
Signer of the Declara-
tion of Independence;
founder and president
of the Bank of Philadel-
phia. Partly-printed DS,
signed Geo Clymer,
one page, 10.75 x 14.75,
May 1, 1811. Document
awarding one share in
the property of the Penn-
sylvania Academy of
the Fine Arts to William
Kanle, Jr. Signed at the
conclusion by Clymer
as president of the Academy and countersigned by the treasurer. In
good to very good condition, with partial separations along intersect-
ing folds, some light creasing and wrinkling, and light overall toning
and foxing. Clymers signature is quite crisp and mostly unaffected
by the faws. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
173. Declaration of Independence: Charles Carroll of
Carrollton. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Mary-
land (17371832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues.
ADS, signed Charles Carroll of Carrollton, one page, 9 x 3, March
27, 1812. Tax payment reads, in full: Cashier of the Farmers Bank of
Maryland pay to Mr. R. Welch of Ben eight hundred and ffteen dollars
ffty fve cents being the amount of my taxes in A. A. County for the
year 1811 and debit herewith the account of your humble servant.
Signed at the conclusion by Carroll and also endorsed on the reverse
by Welch. Cancellation cut to body, repaired on the reverse to prevent
further spreading, vertical folds and creases, uniform toning, small
tear to top right, and mounting remnants to top corners on reverse,
otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a period engraving.
The frst full signature we have seen as most examples are signed
Ch. Carroll. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
170. Vari na
Davis. Wife of
Jefferson Davis
(1826-1906). ALS
signed V. Jeffer-
son Davis, three
pages on two ad-
j oi ni ng sheets,
3.75 x 6, July 11,
1897. Letter to
Mrs. Fowler following the loss of her father. In part: I have just learned
the painful news which has plunged your house in mourning and
brought grief to thousands who revered, trusted, and admired your
dear father as I did. I fear there are few great men left like him for
his statesmanship was the outcome of a purer state of public morals
than that of this day. In fne condition, with a central horizontal fold.
The Rhode Island Signer
seeks clarifcation on issuing
sea letters and passports
under the signature of George
Washington after his term expires
The Pennsylvania Signer serves
as president of his home states
Academy of Fine Arts
The First Lady of the Confederacy
mourns the passing of a friend
52 Notables
174. Declaration of Independence: John Hart. Signer of the
Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (17131779). Engraved
ffteen shilling New Jersey note, printed by Isaac Collins of Burling-
ton, 4.25 x 2.5, dated March 25, 1776, signed in ink by Hart and two
others. The reverse of the shilling note states that it was printed in
Burlington in New Jersey by Isaac Collins, 1776, and it bears a rather
strong warning, as well: To counterfeit is Death. A central vertical
fold, overall creasing and wrinkling, some edge wear, and scattered
toning and foxing, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed John
175. Declaration of Independence: Francis Hopkinson.
Manuscript DS, signed Fras Hopkinson, one page, 12.5 x 8, May
3, 1785. The order to examine a ship in the port of Philadelphia,
signed by Hopkinson as Judge of the Admirality of the Court reads,
in full: Application having been made to Me by Richard Copple-
stone Master of the Ship or Vessel, called The Anna lately arrived
from Bristol and now lying in this Port, for a Survey to be made on
the said Ship You, or any two of you, taking to your Assistance my
Ship-Carpenter or other Tradesman if you shall think it necessary
so to do, are hereby directed and required diligently and carefully
to Survey and examine as well the said Ship as the Goods, Wares,
and Merchandizes laden on board, or any Parts or portions thereof,
as you shall be thereto requested by the Owners or Consignees of
the said Cargo or of any part thereof; and you are to estimate the
Amount of Damage, Wastage or Loss, if any, which the said Cargo or any part thereof may have sustained on Board the said Ship and also
to ascertain the Occasion of such Damage, Wastage or Loss, to the best of your Skill and Judgement, particularly specifying the Marks and
Numbers of the Bales, Boxes, Casks or Packages, wherein such damaged Goods or Defciencies may be found: In pursuance and according
to the Direction of an Act of General Assembly of this Commonwealth, entitled An Act for the further Regulation of the Port of Philadelphia,
and enlarging the Powers of the Wardens thereof; And how you Shall have executed this Writ made a Return to Me, under your Hands duly
signed on the Sixth Day of May Instant or on the next Court Day together with this Writ.
Accompanied by the report of the survey of the ship Anna, which reads, at the Instance of Richard Copplestone Master of the Ship Anna from
Bristol. We Thomas Pryor & Francis Gurney two of the Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia, duly appointed and attested according to Law,
Have diligently and carefully surveyed and examined the Said Ship and found her Cargo well Stowed and properly Dunaged [sic, Dunnaged].
Boldly signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson. In very good condition, with vertical folds reinforced on reverse, a vertical fold passing through
a single letter of signature, uniform toning, a bit heavier along folds, and a couple trivial edge chips. A well-preserved document boasting a
large signature brimming with nautical content. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
The New Jersey Signer orders the diligent survey of the
ship Anna to estimate the Amount of Damage, Wastage or Loss
176. Declaration of
Independence: Robert
Treat Paine. Massachu-
setts lawyer (17311814)
who served as one of the
prosecutors of British sol-
diers during the Boston
Massacre trial; he later
signed the Declaration of
Independence. Manuscript
DS, signed Paine, one
page, 3.75 x 6.25, November
1769. Financial document
pertaining to the case of
Israel Barney vs Charles
Handy, signed at the con-
clusion by Paine. Central
horizontal and vertical fold
and some scattered light
toning, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
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178. Declaration of Independence:
Benjamin Rush. Signer of the Declaration
of Independence; a physician and surgeon
general of the Continental Army, he established
the frst free dispensary in the US. DS, signed
Benjn Rush, one page, 6.5 x 3.5, November
5, 1811. Doctor bill reads, in full, 1805 Mr John
Conelly Dr to Benjn Rush, July Attendance on
& dressing Georges fnger 15.0 / June Advice
and Attendance to Mrs Conelly 15.0 / 1806 / Octob Ditto [Advice and Attendance to] Self 0.15.0 /
1807 / May / Ditto [Advice and Attendance to] Son 1.17.6 / 1810 / April Ditto [Advice and Attendance
to] Do [Son] 1.17.6 / [total] 6.0.0 / Equal to 16 Dollars. / 1811 Novr 5. Recd in full / Benjn Rush.
Matted and framed with an engraved portrait of Rush to an overall size of 13.25 x 21.5. In very good
condition, with two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning, some light soiling,
and some stray ink marks. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
177. Declaration of Independence: Thomas Nelson. Signer
of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1738-1789). He
represented Virginia in the Continental Congress and was its Governor
in 1781. Rare LS signed Thos Nelson, Jr, one page, 6.25 x 7.75,
September 19, 1781. Letter to Brigadier General George Weedon,
promising ample ammunition and reinforcements for the coming
siege of Yorktown. In part: I have this morning recd your Favor of
yesterday. The reason, I imagine, no relief has arrived in your camp
is that the militia of all the counties except King & Queen which you
mention were ordered to come down on this side, and the militia of
the counties north of Pamunkey River, to form the Gloucester Army.
The militia of King & Queen had no right to a dischargeaccording to
theMilitia Law. I have already given the necessary orders respecting
ammunition, and shall take care that your force be so respectable, as
to enable you to awe the enemy on your side, and to act an offensive
part. Reverse of second integral page bears an address panel and
docketing in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with intersect-
ing folds, one through a single letter of signature, several creases
and spots, small pencil notation to top left, and some paper loss to
second integral page. In his 1995 reference History Comes to Life,
Kenneth Rendell places Nelsons autograph material into the very
rare category among the Signersan echelon second only to that
occupied by the virtually unobtainable Gwinnett and Lynch.
Ten days before the the Siege of Yorktown, Nelson wrote to Brigadier
General George Weedon, whose brigade of Virginia militia would cut
off the one means of escape for the British at Gloucester Point. In
the letter, he mentions the militia of King and Queen County, Virginia. A native of Yorktown, Nelson served as the commanding general of the
Lower Virginia Militia, and was engaged at the siege. According to legend, he urged Washington to fre on his own house, where Cornwallis
had established his headquarters, and promised a reward of fve guineas to any man who hit it. An extremely rare and desirable letter written
in the prelude to the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
Days prior to the Siege of Yorktown, General Nelson writes to a
subordinate: I have already given the necessary orders respecting
ammunition, and shall take care that your force be so respectable, as to
enable you to awe the enemy on your side, and to act an offensive part
54 Notables
179. Declaration
of Independence:
George Walton. Sign-
er of the Declaration
of Independence from
Georgia (17411804)
who later served as that
states chief justice, gov-
ernor, and senator. Part-
ly-printed DS, signed
Geo Walton, one page,
7.75 x 12.25, no date.
Walton, as chief justice
of Georgia, approves a
petition from Seth John
Cuthbert and Company
of Savannah concerning
a debt, boldly signed at
the conclusion by Wal-
ton. Several horizontal
folds, with a couple of repairs along folds on reverse, a repaired tear
to top edge, a few edge chips, scattered toning and foxing, and a few
small pencil notations, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed
180. Melville Dewey. Librarian and educator (18511931) who
developed and published his library-classifcation system, the Dewey
Decimal System, in 1876. Scarce DS, signed M. Dewey, one page
both sides, 15.5 x 8, October 31, 1920. Stock certifcate for 330 shares
in the Lake Placid Company, issued to Godfrey Dewey, signed at the
conclusion by Melville Dewey as the companys president. In very
good condition, with vertical folds, scattered pencil notations, two
ink cancelled notations, three transfer and documentary stamps
to front, punch holes to left edge, and scattered soiling. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
Inventor of the
Dewey Decimal System
181. Di ana and
Charles. Chri stmas
card from 1991, sent to
Lord and Lady Tryon,
the famous aristocratic
couple who had a long
time relationship with
the royal couple, 7 x 6
folded, opens to 14 x
6, embossed in gold on
the outside with Prince
of Waless feathers and
Garter motto, as well as
the Spencer family arms.
Inside, the card bears a
charming color satin-fnish 5.25 x 4.5 family photograph of Charles, Diana, William, and Harry outside on a stone bench. Printed opposite the
photograph is the sentiment Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Charles has inscribed the card, Anthony and Kanga
and much love from Charles and, and Diana adding, Diana, at the conclusion. In fne condition, with mounting remnants to outside edges of
front and back cover from previous display. Throughout the 70s and 80s, Charles had two intimate female confdants, one was Camilla Parker
Bowles, and the other was Lady Tryon. Charles was once quoted as saying that the Baroness was the only woman who ever understood
me. An extremely rare offering as Charles has added a personal sentiment, understandable given the recipient. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
Rare 1991 royal Christmas card
to Charles other mistress
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185. Stephen
A. Dougl as.
Eminent Ameri-
c a n s e n a t o r
and statesman
( 18131861) ,
dubbed the Little Giant, perhaps best remembered for his role in
the Lincoln-Douglas debates during the 1858 campaign for the Senate
race in Illinois. ANS signed S. A. Douglas, one page, lightly-lined,
trimmed to 8 x 2.75, February 25, 1847. In full: Mr. Gibbs will let Mr.
Donyerfeld have a ticket to the 4th assembly. Note is affxed to a
similar size piece of off-white cardstock. In very good condition, with
intersecting folds, and some scattered light soiling and adhesive
remnants. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
184. DNA: James
Watson. FDC with a
cachet honori ng Dag
Hammarskjold, UN Sec-
retary General, signed
in blue ballpoint, James
D. Wat son, Harvard
University. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
183. DNA: Alec Jef-
freys. British geneticist
responsible for creating
the methods used for
DNA fngerprinting and
profling. Benham color
Commemorative Cover
honoring the 50th An-
niversary of the Discovery of DNA, featuring images of Dolly, the
famed sheep that was cloned at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, and
a two-pound piece, dated 2003, honoring the Double Helix. Cover is
adorned with fve stamps tracing the life of DNA, and signed in black felt
tip, Alec J. Jeffreys. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
187. Theodore
Dwight. Ameri-
can lawyer and
journalist (1764-
1846). ALS, one
page both sides,
7.75 x 9.5, De-
cember 31, 1836.
Letter to S. W.
Pomeroy, Jr. concerning a long due debt. In part: Frankness requires
of me to say that I am disappointed at reading its contentsFor more
than a year past I have been out of business, almost entirely, & have
been under the necessity of regulating my expenses with the strictness
economy. Understanding that your fathers prospects had changed, &
that he has been for some years in a state of prosperity, I felt myself
justifed, & I may add bound, to request the payment of the money
advanced. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, with tape
repairs to several folds, one lightly touching signature, several pencil
notations, and some light toning and soiling. Provenance: Heise,
1948, Collection of Henry E. Luhrs. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
186. Frederick Douglass. Partly-
printed DS, signed Fredk. Douglass,
two pages, 8.5 x 14, June 9, 1883. A
Deed of Trust between Ellen Kelly and
Fred Browning, signed on an outer
panel by Douglass as Recorder of
Deeds. In very good condition, with
partial separations along fragile folds,
scattered light toning and soiling, and
a few small areas of paper loss. Pre-
certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
182. Diana. Christmas card from 1994, 8 x 6
closed, embossed in gold on the outside with
the royal coat of arms. Inside, the card bears
a charming and informal family satin-fnish
photograph of Diana with William and Harry.
Printed opposite the photograph is the senti-
ment Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and
New Year 1994. Signed in black ink, From,
Diana, adding an inscription to the top, Ken.
In fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
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188. Wyatt Earp. Autograph let-
ter, dictated by Earp and written by
his wife, three sides of two pages,
8 x 10, no date (but postmarked
April 18, 1927). Letter to John H.
Flood, Jr. In part: Since writing
you this long letter I thought it all
over, I wonder is it a good idea to
answer any of the questions from
Tucson. Perhaps we will have
trouble with Burns, on account of
answering his questions. What
do you think. You have a chance
to fnd out. Any way we told him in his letter to not write Mr. E. up at all. He is tricky. Now I just dont know what to think about it. Everybody
is writing to him for information and are ready to trick him just because he is sincere and honest. We have just come to the conclusion that it
best to keep quiet. So I think if you will just write him a few lines tell him his letter was forwarded here from Oakland to him. And he is leaving
and will be in L. A. the last of May. And that he is not so well just now tell him Bunc has all of that datta [sic] as Wyatt sent it to him. Tell him
though Doc was not his pal, but just an acquaintance, but not a bad man at that, a certain kind of element were his enemies. Will you fnd out
Hays Hammond? Or Ham of Hayes address. Think it a good idea to write him a nice letter explain to him about the book and see what he will
do. I imagine he would like to write the story. Tell Mr. Walker to give Wyatts regards to Breckinridge.
A postscript is included on the second page, and reads, in part: I know you are going to have another headache trying to read my letter. But
you understand my beautiful handwriting so well. He seems like a sincere man. Write him a real nice letter. And tell him Wyatt sends regards
to Breckinridge. If you mean Virgil my brother he died in Nevada and is buried in Portland, Oregon. Was not assassinated. Central horizontal
and vertical fold, some scattered light staining, and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fne condition. Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope, addressed in his wifes hand to Flood, and signed on the reverse, again in the hand of his wife, W. Earp, Vidal, Calif.
Nearing the end of his life, Earp was determined to fnally clear his reputation and counter the years of varied and negative accounts that
had flled the publics minds. One of the major misconceptions, which still remains today, is that Earp and Doc Holliday were lifelong friends
and partners: here we see an outright denial of that, Tell him though Doc was not his pal, but just an acquaintance, but not a bad man at
that, a certain kind of element were his enemies. Intent on setting the record straight, Earp hired John H. Flood, to whom Josie is writing, as
his secretary and began working solely with him on his offcial biography, denying requests from other writers including author Walter Noble
Burns, we told him in his letter to not write Mr. E. up at all. He is tricky. This incredible letter, written from the small cottage that Wyatt and
Josie owned from 1925-1928, not only addresses the major players in the attempt to get Earps biography in print, but also blatantly denies
the core of Tombstone legend: the Earp-Holliday partnership. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
189. Thomas Edison. Edison
Botanic Research Corporation
business check, 8.25 x 3, flled
out in another hand and signed by
Edison, Thos. A. Edison, pay-
able to W. A. Benney for $195.62.
Check appears to be mounted
and framed with an engraved
portrait of Edison, to an overall
size of 11.75 x 20. A central vertical fold, expected cancellation holes and stamps, light show-through from
stamps on reverse, and Edisons umbrella extending into payline, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed
The legendary lawman reveals of Holliday: Doc was not
his pal, but just an acquaintance, but not a bad man at that
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190. Thomas Edison. TLS signed with his impressive
umbrella signature, Thomas A. Edison, one page, 8.25
x 11, From the Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison letterhead,
May 18, 1911. Letter to W. J. Filbert, Comptroller of Carnegie
Steel. In full: If I can effect a big saving in the handling of
the correspondence of your company, will you permit my
representative to make a demonstration of the Business
Phonograph in one of your departments entirely at my
expense? The Business Phonograph is being used to a very large extent in the offces of many
large business houses in this country, manufacturing companies, railroads, etc., and they fnd
the saving claimed. Intersecting folds, with two vertical folds passing through beginning and
end of signature, an offce stamp to top, small pencil notation to lower left, and a mild shade
of toning, otherwise fne condition.
In 1877, when Edison invented the phonograph, the frst device for recording and playing back
sound, he thought that its main use would be to record speech in business settings, which
could then be played back and transcribed. While some early phonographs were used this
way, it did not become a common function until the late 1880s when the tin foil sheets were
replaced by reusable wax cylinders. The redesigned Business Phonograph (Dictaphone) marketed by Edison Records was trademarked as
the Ediphone, and was a moderate success. He continued to improve upon and market his device throughout the frst two decades of the
20th century, though by 1911 he had begun work on several other important projects including an electric car battery. This letter, a proposal to
make a demonstration of the Ediphone in a department of Carnegie Steel, holds the fnest Edison umbrella signature we have ever offereda
stunning example of his highly collectible autograph.
Accompanied by an original Ediphone model dictating machine which could be imaginatively displayed with the letter. The machine itself is in
non-working condition, with some parts missing and moderate expected age wear. The machine comes from the collection of the Liberty Belle
restaurant in Reno, Nevada, and was sold at auction several years ago.Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
191. Albert Einstein. Printed message, signed Albert Einstein, two pages on two
adjoining sheets, 6 x 8, entitled A Message from Prof. Albert Einstein to the Friends
of Palestine. The interior has a printed letter written in German in Einsteins hand on
the right side with a typed translation on the left. The letter, dated February 2, 1933,
to Irma Levy Lindheim, former president of Hadassah, reads, in full: Most Esteemed
Mrs. Lindheim: Of course, I gladly accept your invitation. I consider most necessary the
formation of Leagues in this country for the Labor groups in Palestine. For the Labor
group is not only the very soul of the upbuilding work, but it is the one real effective
bridge between the Jews and Arabs. Therefore, the support of the Labor group means
the strengthening and the fortifying of the political position of the whole Jewish people
of Palestine. Signed on the front in black ink by Einstein. A central horizontal fold, mild
toning, mainly to edges, and a few trivial edge separations, otherwise fne condition.
It is interesting to note that this letter was written only three days after Hitler took over
power in Germany. This prompted Einstein to move his family permanently to the United
States, eventually settling in Princeton, New Jersey. Hitler made it known that Einstein
would have been a primary target had he been in Germany during this time. Prior to
this move, Einstein participated in several visiting professorships at various universities
in the States. This letter was written during one such visit to the California Institute of
Technology. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
In a message to Friends of Palestine, Einstein supports labor
groups as the one real effective bridge between the Jews and Arabs
Edison pushes his Ediphone, signing off with the fnest,
boldest umbrella signature weve seen
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193. Thomas Edison. ALS signed E, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Letter written by
Edison on the frst page of a two-page TLS to Edison, dated June 23, 1923, from Herman
Reinbold regarding the sale of a spodumene mine called BullCon. Reinbold concludes
his letter with, If you are still interested in the BullCon Claim, please let me knowI
have no doubt, that whatever you invest will yield an independent supply of ore, whenever
it should be need by your company. Edisons response reads, in full: I have received
your letter of June 23rd, in regard to the Bull-Con spodumene mine at Keystone. I have
a long contract with the Standard Essence Co. and will not work a mine. I bought the
Swanzy mine and paid $6000 for it. I will give you $3000 for the adjacent mine, which I
understand is called Bull-Con. Neither of these mines has any value to me as long as
the Standard Essence Co. remains in business and furnishes me with lithia. The only
value these mines would have would be in case the Standard Essence Co. would stop
and go into liquidation. Then I could work these mines for myself. Of course, I know you
will not accept my offer, but that is all I will give and this offer will hold good only for three
months from this date. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, some light contrast
to Edisons handwriting over typed text, expected light soiling from the pencil, punch and
staple holes to top edge and a bit of light toning.
As Fords Model A car gained popularity in the late teens, he realized that the diffcult
cranking mechanism required to start the automobile was deterring customers from making the purchase. Admitting that he needed a better
method, he sought the help of his dear friend and next-door neighbor in Fort Myers, Florida: Thomas Edison. Edison had spent a good deal of
time working on an electric car battery in the past, and came to the conclusion that Fords car could be started with a battery of its own. With
that idea in mind, Edison began purchasing spodumene mines in South Dakota to mine for the lithium needed in the creation of the perfect
lightweight battery. Though he did receive most of his lithium supply through the Standard Essence Co., he continued to purchase his own mines
to ensure that the supply would not cease should something happen to Standard Essence. Edison did purchase a mine in Pennington County,
South Dakota in 1923, presumably the mine mentioned in this letter. This is a fantastic letter involving a project that held both serious business
motivations as well as personal motivations in helping his close friend Henry Ford. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
192. Albert Ein-
st ei n. Vi nt age
matte-fnish 6 x 8.5
head-and-shoulders
photo of Einstein
looking directly into the camera, signed and inscribed in the lower
border in fountain pen Herr Dr. Martin Meyer, A. Einstein. 50. Mat-
ted to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.5. In fne condition, with some light
rippling to image, some mild silvering to background, and signature
and inscription a few shades light, but still completely legible. Pre-
Edison seeks out spodumene mines to create the perfect
lightweight battery for friend Henry Fords Model A
An iconic image
of the Nobel Prize
winning physicist
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196. Karl Faberge. Russian jeweller (18461920) best known
for the famous Faberge eggs made of precious metals and gems.
Scarce TLS in Russian, signed C. Faberge, one page, 8 x 8, Fa-
berge letterhead, September 19, 1916. In full: I hereby certify that
Collegiate Secretary Mr. Otto Ottovich Bauer is the general proxy
of my businesses in Petrograd, Moscow, Odessa, and London, and
is the responsible representative for all the frms undertakings in
flling orders for the Defense of the Nation, by virtue of which it is
my honor to sincerely request that Mr. Bauer be granted a defer-
ment from conscription for the performance of military duties until
January 1, 1917. In this regard, I would add that Mr. Bauer is my
aide-de-camp, that he is indispensable to me, and that I do not
believe it would be possible for the frm to continue flling the orders
it receives for the defense of the Nation without him. In very good
condition, with horizontal and vertical folds, punch holes to left edge,
scattered creases, and a uniform shade of toning.
With the start of World War I in 1914, the mass conscription of
craftsmen and workers combined with a waning demand for high-
end luxury items led the House of Faberge to begin producing more
practical copper articles for sale. They also shifted more attention
to the defense of the Nation, manufacturing military equipment,
grenades, and syringes for the war effort. In this letter, Faberge requests a deferment from conscription for Otto Bauer, his chief accountant
and proxy since 1898, claiming that it would not be possible for the frm to continue flling the orders it receives for the defense of the Nation
without him. This request was granted and Bauer continued to work for Faberge through the Russian Revolution. Seemingly ungrateful to
Faberge for keeping him out of military duty, in which millions of Russians were killed or taken prisoner, Bauer is believed to have later stolen
and hidden an estimated twenty boxes of Faberge items, including the companys books and records. A scarce letter written during Russias
most tumultuous period from one of the greatest craftsmen of all time. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
195. Harvey Firestone. TLS signed H. S. Firestone, one page, 8 x 10.75, extremely
rare Firestone Tire and Rubber Company letterhead, June 18, 1913. Letter to W. M. Hart,
the Western Manager of Town and Country. In full: I have your valued favor of the 17th
advising me that you would see Mr. Patterson on his return and also suggesting that I
call on Mr. McKay, President of Town & Country when in New York. I am going to sail
on July 5th and if I can I will be in New York on the 3rd. While that will be a very busy
day for me down town I will call on Mr. McKay if I can. I thank you for the interest you
are taking to make my trip more pleasant. The fnal sentence has been underlined in
red ink in an unknown hand. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through
a single letter of signature, staple holes to top left corner, offce stamp to upper right, a
couple stray pencil marks, and some light creases. A rare business autograph and the
only one we have seen on this company letterhead. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
On his scarcely-seen company
letterhead, the tire magnate makes
appointments in New York
The master Russian craftsman requests military deferment for the proxy
who would later betray him: He is the responsible representative for all
the frms undertakings in flling orders for the defense of the Nation
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197. John Forbes. ALS, three pages, on
two lightly-lined adjoining sheets, 8 x 9.5,
January 27, 1859. Letter to David Burnet.
In part: When frst the Labadie slanderous
lies in his apocryphal narrative of the Texas
campaign came under my notice. I intended
to have written to you in relation thereto, but
I heard that the Angel of Death had crossed
the threshold of your house, and had borne
away your most cherished and dearest earthly
solace. I had known in early life and at a sub-
sequent period, the saintly object of your affec-
tions. Your bereavement consequent harrowing affiction called forth
my deepest sympathyYou sir needs think with what abhorrence I
regard the attempt of this man Labadie and his associates (for I have
reason to believe it to be a conspiracy of a Jew who use this Labadie
as their tool) to asperse my character and in preconceived villainy and
deliberate malice to do me injury for I must solemnly declare that all
that Labadie and his fellow conspirators have charged me with in said
narrative, is infamously false and untrue in all and every particular and
without any foundation.
Whatsoever and further I say that the narrative of the man of veracity!
(Labadie) as far as I have any knowledge of the Campaign is purely
false and made up a fabricated lies, concocted by the Authors and
his associates for vile purposes best known to themselves and on
examining the premises and becoming acquainted with the facts, every
true minded man will arrive at the same conclusion. In looking over
Labadies narrative, I can detect and recognize the cowardly spirit that
acted secretly in Cabals against the authority of the Com in chief of
the Army whilst he was conducting successfully the campaign against
the enemy but their machinations are overruled and held in check by
him. After the Com-in-chief left the Army temporarily in consequence
of the wound he received in the Battle again mutinous spirits busied
themselves in spreading the most atrocious reports of mismanagement
and gross misconduct of the then Executive and said & did everything
they could to bring the Existing Government into contempt and derision
with the Army and people and went so far as traitorously to attempt the
arrest of the President of the Republic under the infamous pretense of
high crimes and misdemeanors. In which attempt they were likewise
foiled and the Republic saved from them and anarchy to all of which
and other matters of import the concocters of the narrative are oblivi-
ousSlander is a costly as well as guilty indulgence.
Those who have conspired together to slander me doubtless thought
that by the remoteness of distance. My inability and humble position
that they could do so, with impunity, but in this they will fnd themselves
greatly mistaken and whatever of evil betides it is entirely of their own
seeking, they have wantonly assailed me and with malice intended,
Seek to do me injury. I am but acting in my own self-defense and in the
maintenance of my own good name and will in all confdence leave the
issue to God and my country. Reverse of the second page has been
docketed in Burnets hand, Col. John Forbes, Nacoge, Jany 1859.
Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, mild toning
to frst page heaviest along a central vertical strip, a couple small pencil
notations, and light wrinkling, otherwise fne condition.
The signifcance of this letter from Nacogdoches Mayor John Forbes
to David Burnet, the frst president of the Republic of Texas, revolves
around unsubstantiated claims about his actions during the Battle of
San Jacinto.

Dr. Nicholas Labadie (1802-1867), a physician and army surgeon during
the Texas Revolution, re-publicized the rumor of an apocryphal narrative
of the Texas campaign of Forbes killing an unarmed woman prisoner.
In 1858, the Texas Almanac for 1859 published his frst-person account
bearing witness to Forbes alleged atrocities. Additionally, Labadie
asserted Forbes murdered several additional Mexican women, took
prisoners without justifcation, and stole a gold snuffbox from a dead
Mexican offcer. Forbes considered these claims to be a conspiracy
not only against myself but also as an attempt to foist a narrative of
fabricated lies upon the people of Texas as matter for history.

Forbes immediately fled a $25,000 slander suit in district court.
While he would eventually be vindicated, he nonetheless resorted to
shopworn stereotypes of the time by alleging in his defense, I have
reason to believe it to be a conspiracy of a Jew who use this Labadie
as their tool. Stereotypes notwithstanding, after nine years, in 1867,
Forbes was exonerated for a second and fnal time. Tired and debt-
ridden, Dr. Labadie eventually dropped all charges and testifed that
his allegations about the commissary general were hearsay. The
court cleared Forbes once again, charged him $78.97 in court costs,
and fned Labadie $141.07. The affair of the murdered dead woman
at San Jacinto once again vanished from the publics eye. The Robert
Davis Collection. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $500)
The mayor of Nacogdoches implores Texas
president Burnet to distrust scandalous allegations
about the wartime slaying of an innocent woman
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198. Henry and Edsel Ford. DS,
signed Henry Ford, and Edsel B. Ford,
four pages, 8.5 x 13, August 6, 1919.
Financial agreement between C. Harold
Wills and Henry Ford after Wills had left the
company. In part: Memorandum of release
and agreementbetween C. Harold Wills
frst party and Henry Fordsecond party
Whereas, the frst party quit the service of
Ford Motor Company on or about the 15th
day of March, 1919, and has not since
rendered any service to said company
Whereas, it has heretofore been unsettled
and undetermined whether frst party was
entitled to any payment from the second
party on account thereof; the frst party
claims $1,474,567.03, plus $117,561.36 as
interestbe due him on accountWhereas,
the frst and second parties have been associ-
ated in the work of the Ford Motor Company
for many years and they have had numerous
relations together; Whereas it is desired to
settle and adjust all matters of every and any
nature existing between the partiesWitnesseth;
That for and in consideration of the payment by the
second party unto the frst party of the said total sum
of $1,592,128.39 this day made, the frst party hereby
releases and discharges the said second party of and
from any and all claims and demands. Signed on the
third page by Wills and Henry Ford, and signed on the
fourth page again by Wills and Henry Ford, and also
signed by Edsel Ford. Binding staples to top edge,
expected folds, and some scattered light toning and
creases, otherwise fne condition.
When Henry Ford started the Ford Motor Company in 1903, Childe Harold Wills, a friend and associate at the Detroit Automobile Company,
joined him as the chief designer and metallurgist. Wills could not afford to buy stock in the new company, but Ford offered him 10% of his
own dividend because he was such a valuable asset. In his frst several years there, he worked hand in hand with Ford on the early models,
making several enormous contributions. Not only did he design integral parts of the cars themselves (the lightweight alloys required for mass
production, the planetary transmission and the detachable cylinder head on the Model T), but he also designed the calligraphy of the iconic
scripted Ford logo that is still in use today. In 1919, as Ford began buying out shareholders to gain complete control of his company, Wills
decided to leave, reminding Ford that he was due a portion of his dividends. This incredibly rare document is Willss copy of the contract in
which Ford agrees to pay him over $1.5 million severance. We have only offered one document signed by both Edsel and Henry Ford in
the past: this piece is not only signed by both, but it also holds a second Henry Ford signature and the signature of Wills, one of the greatest
engineers in the auto industry, making it by far the fnest Ford document we have ever offered for sale. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
One of the greatest engineers
in the auto industry receives a
$1.5 million severance from Henry Ford
62 Notables
199. Benjamin Franklin. Partly-printed DS, signed B. Franklin, one page, 15.25 x
11.75, January 29, 1787. Land grant reads, in part That in consideration of the services
rendered by John Galvan in the late army of the United States there is granted by the said
commonwealth unto the said John Galvan a certain tract or parcel of land lying in the county
of Westmorelandcontaining two hundred acres. Signed in the left border by Franklin, as
president of the Supreme Executive Council, with a 3.5 x 2.5 sketch of the parcel of land,
with two posts at two corners and a black oak and wild cherry tree at the other corners.
Framed so both sides may be viewed to an overall size of 17 x 13.25. In very good condition,
with intersecting folds, and scattered toning, creasing, and wrinkling. The large eight-point
embossed paper seal is toned and folded. Franklin served as council president until taking
a seat in the Constitutional Convention in May of 1787. Land grants with the sketches are
seldom seen. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
Franklin land grant to a soldier,
with a meticulous sketch of the plot
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205. Sigmund Freud. Pre-printed 6 x 5 card, dated May 1936,
in German, concerning the occasion of his eightieth birthday. The
printed text reads (translated): I thank you warmly for taking part in
the celebration of my eightieth birthday. Nicely signed at the end in
fountain pen by Freud. A couple minor creases, rusty paperclip marks
and impressions to top edge, and a bit of trivial soiling, otherwise fne
condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $300)
204. Benjamin Franklin: Joseph Cosey. American forger
(1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. An original
Joseph Cosey forgery of a Benjamin Franklin document, 8.5 x 7.5,
dated October 4, 1787. The fabrication is signed B. Franklin. In very
good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, a cancellation
cut to center, tape remnants to left corners, paper loss to edges, and
scattered light toning. While forgeries of equally well-known forger
Robert Spring occasionally surface, Cosey forgeries are far scarcer.
200. Alexander Fleming. ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7.75, November 9, 1951. This letter
represents Flemings entry in the famous autograph album belonging to photographer
Alfred Eisenstaedt. Penned immediately following a several hour sitting which would
later result in Eisenstaedts production of one of the scientists best-known portraits,
Fleming complains in jest: I have suffered but now the ordeal is over. I can only hope
that the results justify the time and trouble spent. It seems to me that bacteriology is
easier than photography. Some light wrinkling and edge creasing, and a small notation
to top right corner, otherwise fne condition.
Fleming published many articles on bacteriology and was an antibiotics pioneer; Eisen-
staedt was a German-born American photojournalist whose work appeared on more
than 90 Life covers. The ordeal Fleming writes of was no doubt his 1951 photography
session with Eisenstaedt. The photographer captured Fleming in the labperhaps the
most well-known image is that of Fleming carefully studying an upheld petri dishand
the results of this session were included in his Portfolio of Famous Britons which
appeared in the January 14, 1952 issue of Life magazine. Excellent association be-
tween two leaders in their respective felds, with a little self-deprecating humor for good
measure. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Commenting on his ordeal of being photographed,
Fleming tells Eisenstaedt: It seems to me
that bacteriology is easier than photography
The Father of Modern
Psychology turns 80
Benjamin Franklincourtesy of
famed forger Joseph Cosey
64 Notables
207. Indira Gandhi. Two FDCs, with cachets honoring Conservation
and the National Education Association, each signed in ink. In fne
condition, with erased mailing address to lower right of both covers.
206. Mohandas Gandhi. Vintage matte-fnish 7 x 9.75 W. H. Grove
and Son photo of Clare Sheridans bust sculpture of Gandhi, signed in
fountain pen, MK Gandhi, and also signed and inscribed in fountain
pen, To Mrs. Cheeseman, in remembrance of Oct1931, Clare
Sheridan. In fne condition, with some scattered light silvering to back-
ground and darker areas of image. Sheridan was a noted sculptress,
and cousin of Winston Churchill. Gandhi signed portraits seldom ap-
pear at auction, with the additional signature of the artist making this
larger than usually seen photo a superior offering.Pre-certifed John
Unusual and rare bust portrait of
the Mahatma, signed by Gandhi
and its well-known sculptor
208. Rajiv Gandhi.
Former prime minister
of India, son of Indira
Gandhi and grandson
of Nehru. He was assas-
sinated in 1991 during
an election campaign.
TLS, one page, 6 x 8.25,
personal letterhead,
September 13, 1990.
Letter to a well-wisher. In
full: Thank you for your
letter dated August 29,
1990 expressing con-
cern about my health.
I am deeply touched by
this and assure you that
I am alright [sic] now.
In very good condition, with punch holes to left edge and two sets of
punch holes to page. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
210. Gyula Gmbs. Conser-
vative prime minister of Hungary
from 1932 to 1936. Vintage 3.5 x
5.5 postcard photo by Brunhuber
of Budapest (and so stamped on
the reverse), signed in the lower
border in fountain pen. In fne con-
dition, with mounting remnants on
reverse. Provenance: The Barry
Hoffman Collection. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
209. J. Paul
Getty. Personal
check, 8. 25 x
3.25, flled out in
type and signed
by Getty, payable
to John W. Dryer for $10.80, June 21, 1943. Two punch holes to top
edge, cancellation holes to top, light pencil notation, small label af-
fxed to reverse, and scattered light toning, otherwise fne condition.
Gettys signature remains bold and unaffected by the faws. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
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211. Jane Goodall. Color satin-
fnish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall and
a simian friend, signed in black felt
tip. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
215. Charles
Gu i t e a u .
A m e r i c a n
lawyer (1841
1882) who,
frustrated in
his attempt to
secure an am-
bassadorship,
assassinated
P r e s i d e n t
James Gar-
feld in 1881.
ALS si gned
Chas. F. Guiteau, four pages, 5 x 8, March 30, 1868. Letter to his brother. In part: Not withstanding l wrote frankly on Saturday giving quite
a full account of my plans and circumstances l feel inclined to write again. My present fnancial embarrassment may be explained thusl
correspond with the O. C. [Oneida Community] in reference to my claim and was lead to hope that it would be settled by the 1st of March. l
made my calculations accordingly but a few days since they wrote me they should not recognize the claim. The dullness of my advertising
business all winter, and my inability to get into more lucrative employment, combined with my failure to get money I have had to borrow it from
the Christian Association, to keep from wantGod has been very good to me and I have not lacked food. Guiteau then suggests that he will
return to Chicago, l should be glad to continue my law studies in your offce. I had rather study with you than with any one else. Intersecting
folds, slight soiling and paper loss to upper left of hinges, and one hinge almost totally separated, otherwise fne condition. ln 1860, Guiteau
joined the Oneida Community in New York, but left in 1865. By August of 1867, he ran out of money and asked his brother-in-law George
Scoville, to whom this is written, for help. Guiteau conceived the idea of suing the Oneida Community for compensation that he deserved
since he helped spread the word of God. As this letter states, he failed, and they threatened to prosecute. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
214. Mi khai l Gor-
bachev. Color limited
edition 10 x 8 photo of
Gorbachev at the po-
dium accepting the Ron-
al d Reagan Freedom
Award, #177/250, signed
in blue felt tip. Double
matted and framed with a
small informational plaque, to an overall size of 18.5 x
14. 5. I n f i ne condi t i on. RRAuct i on COA. (MB $100)
212. Mikhail Gor-
bachev. Limited edition
FDC with a color silk
cachet of Thomas Jef-
ferson and Gorbachev,
#527/1000, honoring
the 250th Anniversary
of Jeffersons birth, post-
marked April 13, 1993, and signed in blue ballpoint. In fne condition.
213. Jane Goodall. Color
satin-fnish 10 x 8 photo of Goodall
relaxing with a chimp companion,
signed in black felt tip, Follow your
heart, Jane Goodall. In fne condi-
Garfelds assassin struggles fnancially
66 Notables
216. Jay Gould. Financier well known for his stock market manipulation of
railroad securities; he also tried to corner the gold market, causing the Black
Friday stock market crash of September 1869. Partly-printed DS, one page
both sides, 8.5 x 13.25, March 10, 1872. Agreement between J. B. Scorrill and
the Erie Railroad company for the purchase of a tract of land for $75 dollars.
Signed in the lower left corner by Gould as the companys president. In very
good condition, with horizontal folds, scattered toning and soiling, and a few
small edge tears. Any Gould signature on any document connected with the
Erie is quite rare. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
217. J. B. S. Haldane. Geneticist and evolutionary biologist (18921964) who
helped create the modern Synthetic Theory of evolution. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 8.5,
University College, London letterhead, December 3, 1941. Letter of thanks to Captain
Patterson. In full: Very many thanks to your wife for the really beautiful scarf. My only
regret will be that such beautiful work will be hidden under the collar of a greatcoat
of considerable antiquity! I think that the present situation must be even more painful
for disabled ex-offcers like yourself than for a comparatively intact one like me. Still
we can all do something to prevent it happening a third time. And if we can really
continue collaboration with the Soviet Union, not only during the war but during the
peace, this may be possible. I am continuing scientifc work, both of an academical
kind, and the more immediately practicable sort, described in the enclosed reprint. I
will promise not to wear your scarf the next time I am being iced! Under his signa-
ture, Haldane adds a brief postscript, Excuse the delay in answering, but I am out
here, and was away when it came. Central horizontal and vertical fold, small tear
to left edge, struck out address, and a bit of light toning, otherwise fne condition.
A staunch Marxist and open supporter of the Communist Party until 1950, Haldane
was often critical of Britains international politics. He strongly believed in the principles
of Marxism and held that Stalin was a good man, so his enthusiasm surrounding
Churchills burgeoning relationship with the Soviet Union is not surprising. After
expressing regret for the present situation in World War II to a fellow World War I
vet, he claims that this relationship is the key to preventing a third world war: if we
can really continue collaboration with the Soviet Union, not only during the war but
during the peace, this may be possible. Interesting World War II content from a
controversial British fgure as the Germans struggle on the doorsteps of Moscow,
and the frst Haldane weve ever offered! RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Land purchase by Goulds
infamous Erie Railroad
The outspoken scientist encourages a
British relationship with the Soviet Union
Notables 67
219. Lady Emma Hamilton. Born the daughter of a humble blacksmith,
the model, entertainer, and courtesan Emma Hamilton (ne Amy Lyon, 1761)
ascended through the ranks of British society to become the mistress to Lord
Admiral Horatio Nelson. Following Nelsons death in battle in 1805, Hamilton
sunk deeply into debt, was sentenced to debtors prison, eventually fed to
France to escape her creditors, and died in poverty. Sheet music for A Pas-
toral, a Rondo, & a March for the Harp, dedicated by Permission to the Right
Honble Lady Charlotte Nelson, from Hamiltons personal collection, 9.5 x
12.5, seven pages. Music bears Hamiltons ownership signature in the upper
right corner of the cover, Lady Hamilton, Merton. A central horizontal fold,
erased pencil remnants to cover, scattered toning, some light paper loss to
spine, and a light central vertical bend, otherwise very good condition. Lady
Hamilton was very keen on her piano, harp, and music lessons given to her for
years in Naples. Horatio Nelson purchased Merton Place in 1803. Following
his death, Hamilton got into debt and despite help from friends was unable
to maintain Merton Place. The house was demolished in 1821 and the estate
lands were sold off in parcels over the following years. A great rarity from one
of the most colorful women in history. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
218. Alexander Hamilton. Free franked address panel, 5.75 x 4.5,
addressed in an unknown hand to Mrs. Catherine Green, New York,
and franked in the lower left, Free, A. Hamilton. Panel also bears a
Free stamp at top. Beautifully double suede matted and framed with a
portrait of Hamilton and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 19.75
x 32. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered wrinkles
and creases, a couple lightly affecting signature, and scattered toning.
Oversized. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Harp music from Lady Hamiltons
personal collection at Merton Place
68 Notables
220. John Hancock. Partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS, one page, 11.5 x 8, November 6, 1776. Hancock, as President of Congress,
appoints a Major to a regiment. Appointment reads, in part: The DELEGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-
Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, to Elijah Vors, Esquire. WE reposing especial Trust and Confdence in your Patriotism,
Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these presents, constitute and appoint you to be Major in the Regiment Whereof John Peterson Esquire
is Colonel, in the Army of the United States, raised for the defense of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are
therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belong-
ing. Attractively double suede matted and framed, with a portrait of Hancock and an informational plaque, to an overall size of 31 x 19. In very
good condition, with intersecting folds, a couple passing through signature, several repaired separations, scattered toning, handwritten portions
a shade light, and a few other small repairs.
In November 1776, several months after signing the Declaration of Independence, Hancock signed this document appointing a major in
Colonel John Patersons 1st Massachusetts Regiment. At the time he was president of Congress, which faced bleak prospects for the war:
the Continental Army had suffered numerous setbacks and morale was low. In the next few weeks, Congress would abandon Philadelphia for
Baltimore, and Hancock, his wife and their newborn daughter would relocate to Maryland. An exceptional document from the most important
year in American history. Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $900)
An outstanding Hancock from the most desirable of years1776
221. John Hancock. Part-
ly-printed DS, one page, 8 x
12.75, December 23, 1780.
Document regarding owner-
ship of a sea vessel. In part;
William Smith of Boston
maketh oath that the Brig Ex-
pedition whereof Henry Atkins
is at present Master being a square-sterned Vesselwas built at Bermuda in the year One
Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy and that the said William Smith, Isaac Smith Esq
& John Codman are at present Owners thereof; and that no subject of the King of Great
Britain, directly or indirectly hath any Share, part, of Interest therein. In good condition,
with partial separations along central horizontal and vertical folds, repaired separation
to reverse of vertical fold, moderate to heavy overall toning, and scattered paper loss
to edges. Hancocks signature remains quite bold and visually appealing. Pre-certifed
Notables 69
222. John Hancock.
Partial self-contained
manuscript DS, one
page, 7 x 3.75, June 16,
1784. Closing portion
of a larger document
beautifully signed by
Hancock and counter-
signed by John Avery.
Impressively double
cloth matted and framed
with a seated portrait
of Hancock and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 21 x 36. In fne, bright condition,
with irregular edges and light intersecting folds. As crisp and clean a Hancock as you might
fnd. Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
226. Al ber t
H o f m a n n .
Swi ss chem-
ist (19062008)
best known for the
discovery of LSD.
Original signed
and i nscr i bed
ballpoint sketch
of the chemical
structure of LSD
on a white 5.75 x 4 card, signed and inscribed Fur Doris Gruber, A
Hoffman. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
225. Jimmy Hoffa. Storied, charismatic, and controversial American labor leader (19131975?)
who attained his greatest notoriety when he vanished on July 30, 1975. The truth behind his
presumed demise and the whereabouts of his remains takes a place among the most durable
mysteries in modern American history. FDC with a cachet honoring the American Automobile As-
sociation, signed in blue ballpoint, James R. Hoffa. In fne condition, with typed mailing address
under signature. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
224. Conrad Hilton. Founder
and president of the Hilton Hotels
Corporation (18871979). Digni-
fed vintage matte-fnish 8 x 10
Bachrach photo of Hilton, signed
and inscribed in ballpoint Leland
Mimter, with all good wishes, Con-
rad Hilton, Feb. 19, 1974. In fne
condition, with a paperclip impres-
sion to the upper left. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
223. Bob Heft. De-
signer of the 50-star
fag as part of a school
project (19412009).
Ten i tems i ncl udi ng
two different size fabric
50-star American fags, each signed in felt tip; and eight fag-related
brochures, programs, or photos, each also signed in felt tip by Heft.
In fne condition. Accompanied by a memorial program from Hefts
funeral service. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Exceptional example of the Massachusetts patriot
Desirable sketch of an unintended
counter-culture staple
70 Notables
228. J. Edgar Hoover. TLS, one
page, 7.25 x 10, FBI letterhead, De-
cember 10, 1953. Hoover declines
an invitation. In part: I am indeed
honored by the Associations gener-
ous gesture in offering to confer the
Leopold C. Glass Memorial Award
upon meIn view of the great
volume of work confronting us here
at the FBI, howeverI do not see
how I can possibly plan to be with
you. Emergency matters requiring
my attention arise so frequently that
even a tentative acceptance would, I feel, be unwise. In very good
condition, with two trimmed edges, a few creases, and some scattered
light foxing. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
227. J. Edgar Hoover. TLS, one
page, 8 x 10.5, Federal Bureau of
Investigation letterhead, August
3, 1937. Hoover writes David H.
Steinle of Burlington, Iowa. In part:
I am very glad indeed that it was
possible for you to visit the Federal
Bureau of Investigation while you
were in Washington recently in at-
tendance at the National Jamboree
of the Boy Scouts of America, and
I sincerely trust that you enjoyed
your visit with us. In fne condi-
tion, with a couple of wrinkles, light uniform toning, and a few spots
of soiling. Accompanied by a portrait bearing a facsimile signature.
229. Sam Houston. ALS, one
page, lightly-lined both sides, 8.25 x
10.75, June 14, 1851. Letter to J. W.
Brashear. In full: I thank you for your
message which you sent me request-
ing me to take a ride in your stage.
Mrs. H. and myself did intend to go
down about this time but changed
our design to visit Independence
at the Convention but there was
not stage on last Thursday so we
did not go. We may go to Houston
after the 24th inst. and be there on
the 4th of July if it suits. We must
contrive to take Master Sam and
two young ladies who wish to go with
Mrs. H. when she goes down. If this
can be arranged we may go. There
are no good private carriages here
to procure and the weather is too hot to ride on horseback for ladies. I have been invited to go to DallasI think it is too far this hot season.
I write in haste as the mail is about closing. What is the cost of the Passg. As my friend, call on Rice & Nichol, and get a bundle left there by
Judge Johnson of Galveston, and send it to me by your driver to the care of Roger Perkins of this place. The bundle contains vests and must
be kept dry and safe. Write to me soon. Salute your Lady & family for me. Under his signature, Houston adds a short postscript reading: Tell
me all the news! We hear you have cholera in Houston. Have you? Houston.
In very good condition, with intersecting mailing folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered mild toning, a couple small separations
along folds, some light wrinkling, and text from opposing sides slightly showing through. The Texas references in this letter are amazing, with
mention of a potential visit to the city that bears his name, as well as the Big D (though he confesses it may be too hot), and Galvestona
virtual Whos Who of historic Texas town names. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.(MB $300)
Houston writes of Dallas, Galveston,
and the city that bears his name
Notables 71
231. Collis P. Hunting-
ton. One among scores of
gold-seeking forty-niners,
Huntington eventually be-
came a member of the Big
Four who organized the
Central Pacific Railroad
in 1861. Very scarce LS
signed C. P. Huntington,
one page, 8 x 10.25, Of-
fice of the President of
the Chesapeake, Ohio, &
Southwestern R. R. Co.
letterhead, July 19, 1883.
Letter to former Confeder-
ate General John Echols.
In part: I am very sorry you are compelled to leave Louisville for a
time; but whatever is necessary to be done in the way of improving
your health should be done without any regard to other business.
In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning and
wrinkling, and light show-through from docketing on reverse. Hun-
tington is almost impossible to fnd in letters. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
232. Indian Wars.
LS signed Francis Mc-
Coonse & others, one
page, 7.5 x 9.75, Janu-
ary 10, 1837. Letter to
Isaac Pierce Simonton
reads, in part: We the
Chiefs of and Warriors
of the Chippewa tribe
respectfully thank you
for the services you have
rendered us for paying
our Annuities due this
last year by the Gov-
ernment of the United
Stateswe all shake
you by the handwe are perfectly satisfed with your proceedings
therefore we will depend upon your assistance in making this Treaty
with our Great Father the President. Reverse of second integral
page bears an address panel to Simonton. In very good condition,
with intersecting folds, uniform toning, and clipped section to second
integral page. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
230. Sam Houston. ALS, one page, 8 x 9.75, August 11, 1828. Letter
to Colonel R. E. W. Earl, American portrait artist named Ralph Eleaser
Whiteside Earl. Earl was a portrait artist to Pres. Andrew Jackson. In
full: I am happy to make you known to Col. Bowie of S. Carolina who
will visit Nashville accompanied by his Lady, Lintin, and Maj. Bowie.
Introduce the Col to my friend Maj. Wm. B. Lewis, and other friends.
Show him and his company your Gallery of Printings, and whatever
you deem worth looking at. I know your civilities, and need not solicit
their exercise. The Col is a friend of Dr. Davis. Second integral page
bears an address panel to Col. R. E. W. Earl, Nashville Inn, Nashville
Tenn, and is docketed along the left edge, Introduce this Colonel to my
Brother. H. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature,
a uniform shade of mild toning, and some light creasing and wrinkling,
The Col. Bowie and Major Bowie of South Carolina are Col. Chancellor
Alexander Bowie (1789-1865), the colonel of the 8th Regiment of South
Carolina Militia during the War of 1812, and his nephew, Major John
Bowie (1800-1846), eventually brigadier general of the South Carolina
Militia. Major William Berkeley Lewis, Andrew Jacksons quartermaster,
confdant and manager. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certifed John
Uncommon letter from
the railroad baron to a
former Confederate general
We will depend upon your
assistance in making this Treaty
with our Great Father the President
72 Notables
233. Collis P.
Hunt i ngt on.
On e a mo n g
scores of gold-
seeking forty-nin-
ers, Huntington
eventual l y be-
came a member
of the Big Four who organized the Central Pacifc Railroad in 1861.
DS, signed C. P. Huntington, one page, 16.75 x 8, no date. An
attractive unissued stock certifcate for the Chesapeake, Ohio and
Southwestern Railroad Company, signed at the bottom by Huntington
as the companys president. In fne condition, with two purple cancel-
lation lines through signature, some light edge toning, and a vertical
fold to left side. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
238. Kennedy Assassina-
tion: James Leavelle. Iconic
satin-fnish 8 x 10 photo of Leavelle
reacting moments after Jack Ruby
shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed
tion: James Leavelle. Iconic
satin-fnish 10 x 8 photo of Leavelle
reacting moments after Jack Ruby
shoots Lee Harvey Oswald, signed
in black felt tip James Leavelle.
In fne condition, with some light
dings and creases to lower edge.
tion: Clint Hill. Color satin-fnish
10 x 8 photo of Hill leaping onto
Kennedys car, signed in black
felt tip. In very fne condition. Ac-
companied by two photos taken
at the time of signing. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
tion: Clint Hill. Secret Ser-
vice Agent #9 assigned to the
presidents motorcade detail on
November 22, 1963. After hearing
the fateful shot, Hill leapt onto Ken-
nedys limousine and accompanied
the fallen President and First Lady
as they raced to Parkland Memorial Hospital. Satin-fnish 10 x 8 photo
of Hill riding along the side of the car following President Kennedys,
signed in black felt tip. In fne condition, with a bit of a grainy appear-
ance. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
234. Beni t o
Juarez. LS, in
Spanish, signed
as Governor of
the State of Oaxa-
ca, one page, 8.5
x 12.5, Gobierno
del Estado De
Oaxaca l etter-
head, December
13, 1847. Letter to
the Commander
General of the
Armaments of the
State (Jose Maria
Castellanos). In
full (translated):
I have had the
pleasure of re-
ceiving the offcial
letter from Your
Excellency, dated the 10th of this month, and am well versed about
what is put forth therein, referring to the squad of the Coastguard
Battalion of Tehuantepec which arrived to this city. In response, I
declare to you that regarding this issue we propose that it will be
resolved for you, and that regarding the wardrobe that Your Excel-
lency requests, the corresponding order has already been given to
the General Treasury of the State in order that a linen cloth and a
hay mattress be ministered to the soldiers of the 3rd company of the
Loyalty National Guard Battalion. In fne condition, with intersecting
folds, and a bit of scattered light toning. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
239. Kennedy Assassination: M.
Nick McDonald. Dallas patrolman who
captured Lee Harvey Oswald after the as-
sassination of JFK on November 22, 1963.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of McDonald hold-
ing Lee Harvey Oswalds pistol, recently
signed in blue felt tip, Offcer M. Nick
McDonald, Captor of Oswald, 11-22-63,
referring to the date of the capture. In fne
Mexicos future frst president
pledges to resolve an issue
concerning the Coastguard
Battalion of Tehuantepec
Notables 73
243. John F. Kennedy: Cuba. This fascinating Cuban archive,
all in Spanish, with translations, traces the reparations of hostile
Latin relations and attitudes after the Bay of Pigs. Typed memoran-
dum, 9 pages, 8.5 x 13, Republica De Cuba, Minister of Foreign
Relations letterhead, May 5, 1961. In part: As occurrence of an
especially serious incident aimed to violate the rules of international
rights and for the effects that followed, we must mention the case
of a strongly armed boat that penetrated the Bay of Santiago de
Cuba and fred upon a petroleum refnery causing damages, one
death and many woundedOn the last April 15th of this year,
war planes that the United States have reserved for attacks on
Cuba, have bombed the cities of Santiago de Cuba, San Antonio de los Banos and Havana causing many damages, killing eight persons and
leaving several others woundedOn the 17th of the same month, on the beach of Giron, in the South of the island, took place the landing of
mercenary invaders trained in the territory of the United States, in its colony of Puerto Rico, Guatemala and Nicaragua. They were armed with
very powerful weapons that were transported in ships provided by agents of such countries, were escorted in the crossing by North American
naval units from a departure point correspondent to the last two countries mentioned above. The invaders received from the United States a
quantity of weapons and, since no other power has superior forces than this one, they included naval units, also had Sherman tanks, strong
artillery with cannons without backward movement-exclusive weapons of North American Imperialism-and a large number of airplanesHitler
exhibited the same tactic against the people of Europe, that he later dominated using violence. The road of the North American imperialism is
the same as Hitlers. If they achieve the goal of destroying Cuba, they will consider themselves almighty enough to crush any nation that will
dare to oppose its domination or will cross them or disagree with its imperialistic directions.
DS, signed Raul Cruz, one page, 8.5 x 13.5, May 7, 1963, the year of reorganization. Addressed to Jose Fellman Velarde, the Minister of
Foreign Relations of Bolivia; the earliest document in this archive is a July 18, 1956, document by Fulgencio Batista addressed to Victor Paz
Estenssoro, President of the Republic of Bolivia. The document is dated July 18, 1956, and reads in part, I have decided to entrust its repre-
sentation in the solemn act of the formal introduction of the First Magistracy of Your Country by the elected President, His Excellency Mister
Hernan Siles Zuazo, which is upcoming, to Mister Doctor Emilio Cancio Bello y Mazutier, Extraordinary and Fully-Empowered Ambassador of
Cuba to Uruguay. The document is signed by Batista and the Minister of State.
DS, signed by Fidel Castro, one page, 8.5 x 13, August 8, 2002. Document issued to Gonzalo Sanchez, President of the Republic of Bolivia.
The document reads in full, With the wish to continue the maintenance of the cordial, friendly relations that exist between the Republic of
Cuba and the Republic of Bolivia, I have chosen Mister Luis Felipe Vazquez Vazquez to represent the people and the government of the
Republic of Cuba as Extraordinary, Fully-Empowered Ambassador in front of the Government of Your Excellency. Mr. Vazquez Vazquez is
tasked with supporting the interest of both countries; the integrity and aptitude that he exhibits allow me to hope that he will gain the esteem
and the kindness of Your Excellency. With this confdence, I beg Your Excellency to extend full faith and credit to what Mr. Vazquez Vazquez
will say in the name of Cuba and, most importantly, when he will express my sincere wishes for the prosperity of this Country and for Your
personal happiness. In the Palace of the Revolution, Havana, on August 8, 2002. In fne overall condition, with scattered creases, expected
folds, and punch holes to some edges. A more comprehensive description is available online at rrauction.com. RRAuction COA.(MB $500)
242. Robert F. Kennedy.
Program from An Evening with
Marian Anderson, 5.25 x 8.25,
signed on the back cover in
blue ballpoint by Robert Ken-
nedy, Ethel Kennedy, and Abe
Ribicoff, and signed on the front
cover in red ballpoint by Marian
Anderson. Matted and framed
so both covers are visible to an overall size of 17 x 14.5. Toning to
front cover, scattered creases and soiling, and a tear to back cover,
otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
240. Kennedy Assassination: Jack
Ruby. Vegas Club business check, 8 x 3,
flled out in another hand and signed by
Ruby, payable to Ed La Valley for $99.00,
July 12, 1961. Memo indicates check is
for two front doors. Matted with a photo
of Ruby shooting Oswald and mug shots
of Ruby and Oswald to an overall size of
11 x 14. Some light creases and a bank
stamp to center, affecting part of frst name
of signature, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
Outstanding Cuban archive containing a memorandum from the
Ministry of Foreign Relations relating to the Bay of Pigs
The road of the North American imperialism is the same as Hitlers
74 Notables
247. King George III. Manuscript vellum DS, signed at the upper
left, George R, one page, 16 x 12, August 27, 1777. Appointment of
Arthur Holdsworth to be Captain and governorof Block-houses in Our
Town and Port of Dartmouth in our County of Devon. Triple-matted and
framed with a small etched steel portrait and commemorative plaque
to an overall size of 39 x 27. In fne condition, with heavy intersecting
storage folds, and some scattered light toning, and wrinkling. The
paper seal is crisp and intact. Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
246. King George III. King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820.
His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the American colonies.
Advancing mental illness rendered George unable to fulfll his offcial duties during the last
decade of his life, during which time the Prince Regent, William IV, ruled in his stead. Auto-
graph letter, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, February 12, 1782. George writes to Lord Stormont. In full:
The two Notes Ld. Stormont has drawn up, and which He means to deliver tomorrow to the
Russian Minister are very judicious but one cannot help lamenting at the strange conduct of
that Court that can be driving on a system that has neither justice, reason, nor policy for its
foundation. In good condition, with mild overall toning and soiling, staining along right edge
(touching several words of the text), and partial separations along folds (tape-reinforced on
the reverse). The writing is dark, clear, and legible.
Britain was in the midst of negotiating a peace treaty with her original Thirteen Colonies when
she declared war with the Netherlands in 1780. Despite an alliance with Russia, Catherine
the Great had informed Dutch offcials that Russia would not necessarily guarantee protection
of their ships on the high seas under a neutrality agreement. While British ships captured
or destroyed Dutch vessels they believed to be trading with Britains enemies during the
Revolutionary War, the king was careful not to provoke Catherines wrath, as the actions
could have led to an all out war with Russia. Thus, he dispatched Lord Stormont to do what
he could to placate her, including considering giving Russia control of the Mediterranean
island Minorca. Through it all, King George was leery of any affairs with Russia, here noting
his skepticism of the country and its tyranny, a system that has neither justice, reason, nor
policy for its foundation. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
245. King Franz
Joseph I. Emperor
of Austria, King of Bo-
hemia, King of Croatia
and Apostolic King of
Hungary from 1848 until
1916. Ink signature, Franciscus Josephus, on an off-white 5 x 1.75
slip, clipped from a larger document or letter. Slip has been profes-
sionally cleaned and backed. In fne condition, with a slightly fuzzy
appearance to signature. Accompanied by an untranslatefd ALS from
his daughter. Pre-certifed(MB $100)
244. King Edward VII. ALS signed Edward R, one page both
sides, 5 x 4, H. M. Yacht Victoria & Albert letterhead, August 20, 1902.
Letter in Edwards diffcult to decipher hand sending thanks. In fne
condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling. Accompanied
by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
Exemplary appointment
from the Mad King
Negotiating peace with America and fghting the Dutch, George III
seeks ways to simultaneously placate the Russians and their system
that has neither justice, reason, nor policy for its foundation
Notables 75
252. King Louis XIII. King of France (born 1601) from 1610 until
his death in 1643. Manuscript vellum DS, in French, signed Louis,
one page, 16 x 7, 1613. Untranslated document neatly signed at the
conclusion by the King. Several vertical folds, one through a single
letter of signature, scattered creases and wrinkles, right portion of
bottom edge trimmed, some light soiling and toning, and a small pencil
notation to bottom, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed PSA/
251. King Kalakaua. King of
Hawaii, 187491. In February, 1874
Kalakaua was elected to the vacant
throne by a legislature that had
been convened for the purpose.
Kalakaua almost single-handedly
restored many of the nearly extinct
cultural traditions of the Hawaiian
people. These included myths and
legends, and the hula, which had
been forbidden by the missionaries
for over 70 years. Vintage fountain
pen signature, Kalakaua K, on an
off-white 3 x 1.5 card. Card is af-
fxed to a 5 x 8 sheet of stationery
with a collectors notation on reverse reading Given to me by the
King at the Revere House Boston, Jan 7th, 1875. In fne condition.
250. King Juan Carlos I of
Spain. King of Spain (born 1938)
who ascended the throne in 1975,
two days after the death of Francisco
Franco, and oversaw the troubled
nations transition to a constitutional
monarchy. Matte-fnish 4 x 6 photo
affxed to its original 5.75 x 8.5 mount,
signed on the mount in black felt tip by
Juan Carlos and in blue felt tip by his
wife, Princess Sophia. In fne condi-
tion, with a diagonal crease to photo.
Accompanied by a matte-fnish 4 x 6
portrait of Juan de Borbon, father of Juan Carlos, signed in the lower
border and dated 1974. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
249. King Hussein of
Jordan. Printed speech,
signed on the cover Hussein
as King and Noor Al Hus-
sein as Queen, 8.5 x 11, nine
pages, titled Address to The
Joint Session of Congress His
Majesty King Hussein I of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,
Washington D.C., July 1994.
In part: After generations of
hostility, blood and tears and in
the wake of years of pain and
wars, His Majesty King Hussein and Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin are
determined to bring an end to bloodshed and sorrow. It is in this spirit
that His Majesty King Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
and Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Mr. Yitzhak Rabin of
Israel, met in Washington today at the invitation of President William
J. Clinton of the United States of America. This initiative of President
William J. Clinton constitutes an historic landmark in the United States
untiring efforts in promoting peace and stability in the Middle East
Mr. Speaker, the state of war between Israel and Jordan is over. In
fne condition, with a staple to top left corner. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
248. King Henry III.
King of France (born
1551), the son of Henry
II and Catherine de
Medici, who reigned
from 1574 until his as-
sassination in 1589. LS
in Old French, signed
Henry, one page, 9.25
x 14, 1579. Untranslated
letter to Mon Cousin,
signed at the conclusion
by Henry, with a counter-
signature near bottom of
page. Reverse bears an
address panel to Mon
Cousin, le Cardinal.
In good condition, with
intersecting folds, with a
horizontal fold through tops of a couple letters of signatures, repairs
on reverse to partial and complete fold separations, scattered ton-
ing, soiling, and dampstaining, tear to bottom edge, edge wear and
creases, and a few small areas of paper loss. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
King Husseins historic 1994
address to a Joint Session of
Congress Mr. Speaker, the state of war
between Israel and Jordan is over
76 Notables
257. Anatoly Lunacharsky.
Russian Marxist revolutionary
(1875-1933) and the frst Soviet
Peoples Commissar of Enlighten-
ment responsible for culture and
education. Rare vintage 3.5 x 5.5
photo, signed in the lower border in
Russian in black ink. In fne condi-
tion, with scattered light toning and
foxing to borders and two trimmed
edges. Provenance: The Barry Hoff-
man Collection. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
256. Rodney King.
Glossy 10 x 8 photo
of Kings beating by
the Los Angeles Police
Department, si gned
in-person in blue felt
tip, Can we all get
along, Rodney King.
In fne condition. Origi-
nally obtained by in-
person specialist Mike Wehrmann. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
255. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Signed book: Strength
To Love. First edition, frst
printing. NY: Harper and
Row, 1963. Hardcover with
dustjacket, 6 x 8.5, 146 pages.
Signed on the frst free end
page in blue ballpoint, Best
Wishes, Martin Luther King,
Jr. In fne condition, with a
mild strip of toning to signed
page, some scattered light
wear and creasing to dust-
jacket, and some light rubbing
to spine. Strength to Love
was Dr. Kings frst volume of
sermons, published the same
year in which he penned his Letter from a Birmingham Jail, joined the historic
March on Washington, and delivered his famous I have a dream speech.
Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
254. Coretta Scott King.
FDC with a cachet honoring Ida
B. Wells, signed in black ink.
In fine condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
253. King Louis XIV. King of France (born 1638) from 1643 until
his death in 1715, known as the Sun King for the glittering splendor
of his court at Versailles and the unparalleled glory of France during
his 72-year reign. Manuscript vellum DS, in French, signed Louis,
one page, 14.5 x 6.75, 1671. Untranslated fnancial document re-
garding the delaying of collection of debts for the Duc de Gesres.
Signed at the conclusion by Louis and also signed by Jean Colbert,
as the French minister of fnance. In good to very good condition, with
intersecting folds and creases, several passing through signature,
mild wrinkling, trimmed lower right edge, some light foxing, and a
small mounting remnant to reverse. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
A boldly signed frst edition
of Kings 1963 sermons
Notables 77
259. Marie de Medici. Queen consort of
France (15751642), as the second wife of King
Henry IV of France. She herself was a member
of the wealthy and powerful House of Medici.
Manuscript DS, in French, signed Marie, three
pages both sides, 8.5 x 12, 1615. Lengthy un-
translated document, nicely signed on the front
of the third page by Marie as Regent. Document
is also signed on the second, third, and fourth
pages by several other offcials including: Jean
Jaquis de Mesmils, Sieur de Borsley; Isaac
Arnauld, Inteddant of Finances for the Queen;
Louis Dolle, member of the Queens Council;
Jehan de Philippeaux, Secretaire de Com-
mandements, Florent dArgonges, Councilor
of State; Gullam Marescot; Clare de Bourbon
and most importantly Nicolas Portier (who was
the Seigneier de Blancmesnil, Councellor of
Parliament in 1564, President of Parliament
in Paris 1585, deputed by Henry IV, Chancellor of France under Marie and a member of
Queens Council for many years). Document is bound together by a pin in the lower left corner with the reverse of the last page affxed to a
12.5 x 15 off-white sheet, with some notations regarding the signers printed along the left border. In very good condition, with central horizontal
and vertical fold, light edge wear and toning, some scattered soiling, a small tear to left edge of second page, and a light pencil notation to top
of frst page.Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
258. Catherine de Medici. Queen Consort of France (born Florence, 1519)
from 1547 to 1559 and mother of three French kings: Francis II, Charles IX,
and Henry III. Manuscript DS, in Old French, signed Catherine, one page,
10 x 14, 1588. Lengthy and boldly penned document mentioning the notori-
ous Duc de Guise. Framed to an overall size of 16 x 20.25. In very good
condition, with intersecting folds, a few small areas of paper loss along folds,
scattered light toning and soiling, and a pencil notation along bottom edge.
Henry I, Duke of Guise, was known as Le Balafr (Scarface) for his wounds
suffered at the Battle of Dormans. A prominent Catholic, he formed the
Catholic League to keep the Protestant heir off the French throne, leading
to the War of the Three Henrys. In May 1588, the Duke led an uprising in
Paris, the Day of the Barricades. King Henry III fed the city and Parisians
set up barricades in the streets, refusing to take orders from anyone besides
the Duke. When Catherine attempted to go to mass, she found her way
blocked. Never have I seen myself in such trouble or with so little light by
which to escape, she wrote. Following Catherines advice, Henry III gave
into the Catholic Leagues demands, signing the Act of Union in June. Four
months later, Henry III effectively removed Catherine from power, and in
December, the Duke of Guise was assassinated by the kings bodyguards
in the royal chamber. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $300)
Almost 400 year old document from Marie de Medici
Catherine writes of her adversary, the Duke of Guise,
during a tumultuous year in the War of the Three Henrys
78 Notables
260. J. Pierpont Morgan. One of the
most successful and infuential fnanciers in
American history (18371913) and founder of
U.S. Steel Corporation, the worlds frst billion-
dollar company. DS, one page both sides, 13
x 9.5, June 30, 1886. An attractive, beautifully
engraved mortgage bond for the New Jersey
Junction Railroad Company in the amount of $1,000, signed on the reverse by Morgan as trustee, and also signed by Josiah H. Reed. The fve
pages of coupons are attached to the front of the document, with just the frst coupon (from January of 1887) missing. In fne, crisp condition. A
beautifully preserved and eye-catching document which notes the principal due 1986. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
261. Elijah Muhammad. Founder of the Nation of Islam (1897
1975) who was accused of ordering the assassination of Malcolm
X. Two business checks for the Honorable Elijah Muhammad Poor
Fund, 7.25 x 3, both flled out in type and signed by Muhammad,
and both dated JuneJuly 1971. In fne condition, with bank stamp
to both, one lightly affecting beginning of one signature. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
262. Benito Mussolini and
Vittorio Emanuele III. Partly-
printed DS, in Italian, one page,
9.5 x 14.5, December 9, 1926.
Untranslated document, signed
at the conclusion Mussolini and
Vittorio Emanuele. In very good
condition, with several stamps and
notations, scattered light toning
and soiling, and an uneven left
edge from removal from binding.
263. John Nicholson. Finan-
cier, businessman, and comp-
troller general of Pennsylvania
(17651852). Partly-printed DS,
signed Jno Nicholson, one
page, 6.25 x 4, August 17, 1796.
Promissory note for $1000 plus interest, signed at the conclusion
by Nicholson. In very good condition, with central vertical crease,
mirroring of printed portions, trimmed left edge, and uniform toning.
264. Nobel Prize Winners. Collection of 75 FDCs, each signed
in ink or felt tip by a Nobel Prize winner. Signers are Kenneth J. Arrow,
Julius Axelrod, Philip Noel Baker, David Baltimore, Baruj Benacer-
raf, Nicolaas Bloembergen, Heinrich Boll, Renato Dulbecco, Ralph
J. Bunche, Adolf Butenandt, Melvin Calvin, Rene Cassin, Owen
Chamberlain, Carl F. Cori, Max Delbruck, Edward Doisy, Ernst O.
Fischer, William A. Fowler, Milton Friedman, Karl von Frisch, William
F. Giauque, Albert S. Gyorgyi, George Wald, Torsten Wiesel, Geof-
frey Wilkinson, Haldan K. Hartline, Anthony Hewish, Robert Holley
(2), Lawrence R. Klein, Robert Hofstadter, Charles Huggins, David H.
Hubel, Andre Lwoff, Feodor Lynen, Fritz A. Lipmann, Simon Kuznets,
Edwin M. McMillan, Sir Peter Brian Medawar, Barbara McClintock,
Salvador Luria, Daniel Nathans, Robert Mulliken, Cesar Milstein,
Czeslaw Milosz, Linus Pauling (3), Frederick Robbins, Ronald G. W.
Norrish, Louis Neel, Edward M. Purcell, Arno Allan Penzias, Glenn
T. Seaborg (2), Paul A. Samuelson (2), George D. Snell, Arthur L.
Schawlow, Frederick Sanger, Carl Sagan, Isaac Bashevis Singer,
Ronald Hoffman, John Bardeen & William Shockley, William Shockley,
Henry Taube, Kenneth Wilson, Howard M. Temin, Robert W. Wilson
(2), Sir George P. Thomson, James Tobin, Lord Alexander R. Todd,
Roger W. Sperry, and Herbert A. Simon. Many have added their
affliated institution or category and year of their prize below their
signature. In fne condition. The signers in this lotwho range from
poets to physicistsrepresent the pinnacle of human achievement
in the 20th century RRAuction COA.(MB $300)
Elaborate Railroad bond signed by J. P. Morgan
The greatest minds
of our time
Notables 79
265. Isaac Newton. English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer (16431727),
widely regarded as the most infuential fgure in the history of science, whose ideas and
discoveries, including calculus, the laws of gravitation and motion, and observations on
the nature of light and optics, earned him a place among the most profound geniuses
in the history of mankind. Practically nonexistent manuscript DS, signed Is. Newton,
one page, 7.25 x 11.5, June 27, 1701. Newton acknowledges receipt of tonnage duty.
In part: Received this 27th Jin part of an ordertwo thousand four hundred twenty
fve pounds eleven shillings & one penny out of tonnage duty. Signed at the conclusion
by Newton and countersigned by two others. Beautifully cloth matted and framed by Kenneth R. Laurence Galleries with an engraved portrait,
small medallion bearing a raised relief bust of Newton, and an informational plaque, to an overall size of 24.25 x 20. Intersecting folds, one
through a single letter of signature, some scattered light toning and soiling, and slight mirroring of text and signatures from folding, otherwise
fne condition.
On the recommendation of his friend Charles Montagu, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Newton was appointed Warden of the Mint in 1696. The
following year he undertook the offce of Master of the Mint, a position that he would hold for the last 30 years of his life. Newton made the
position a high priority, and though he continued to write and publish scientifc works, he retired from his Cambridge duties in 1701 to focus
on the position. As Master, he reformed the currency and punished counterfeiters to his fullest extent. One of only a handful of signed Newton
items weve had in over 30 years of business. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $2500)
Exceedingly rare in any form,
the scientist signs as Master of the Mint
80 Notables
268. Robert Oppenheimer. Brilliant American physicist (19041967)
who directed the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and who
spearheaded the Manhattan Project, leading to the development of
the frst atomic bomb. As a result of his outspoken political views in
the wake of World War II, he was later placed under FBI surveillance
and his security clearance was stripped. Rare ALS signed Oppy, one
page, 5.75 x 7.75, Eagle Hill letterhead, August 10. Letter to the wife of
Secretary of State Dean Acheson. In full: It is two weeks since my visit
to the farm; but I have thought so often, with affection & gratitude, of
the good hours there, that I wanted you to have a word from me, to tell
you that, & to thank you. The sense of oasis is rare enough, and deep
enough, in these years, that it should not go unacknowledged, even
in the poor form of a bread & butter letter. I hope that you & Dean will
have your September vacation, & send you both every good wish. In
fne condition, with a diagonal crease to top right corner. Oppenheimer
worked closely with Acheson during the atomic development and infu-
enced Achesons UN report on avoiding nuclear war. Pre-certifed John
267. Ransom E. Olds. Inventor and automotive magnate (18641950) who founded
the Oldsmobile and REO Motor Car Companies. Partly-printed DS, signed R. E. Olds,
one page both sides, 12.5 x 8.5, January 10, 1916. Certifcate for 50 shares of stock in
the REO Motor Car Company issued to Frank Shumway, signed at the bottom by Olds
as the companys president. Cancellations holes, including one to signature, vertical
folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some light toning and wrinkling, oth-
erwise fne condition. Olds only signed certifcates on this one day as normally a Vice
President always signed the stock certifcates. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
266. Thomas Peck Ochiltree. US
Representative from Texas (18371902)
who also served in the Confederate Army
in the First Texas Regiment. ALS signed
Thomas P. Ochiltree, one page, lightly-
lined, 5.25 x 9, House of Representatives
U. S. letterhead, February 10, 1885.
Brief letter complying with an autograph
request. In full: I comply with your request
herewith & beg to remain Pencil nota-
tion to bottom portion of page, scattered
toning, and a few creases, otherwise fne
condition. RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
269. William Paine.
Amer i can f i nanci er
(18551929) who co-
founded the Paine-Web-
ber brokerage frm. DS,
signed Wm. A. Paine,
one page both sides,
11.25 x 8.25, December
21, 1920. Stock certifcate
for 100 shares in the Lake Copper Company issued to Benjamin
Goldsmith, signed at the conclusion by Paine as the companys
president. In very good condition, with two vertical folds, cancellation
hole to signature, light soiling to borders, and several other stamps.
Writing a poor form of a
bread & butter letter,
Oppenheimer recalls
solace at Achesons farm
Notables 81
273. William E. Parry. Rear
admiral and arctic explorer (1790
1855) who attempted one of the
earliest expeditions to the North
Pole. ALS signed W. Parry, one
page, 4.5 x 7, no date, but dock-
eted in another hand October 25,
1851. Letter to Admiral Bowler
accepting an invitation. In part; I
shall be glad to avail myself of your
kind offer to take a bed as well as
dinner at your houseI am just off
to Haslar. In fne condition, with a
bit of light edge toning. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
272. Rosa Parks.
Color limited edi-
tion 24 x 19.5 litho-
graph entitled The
Mentor, numbered
#274/500, signed
in black ink. Also
signed in pencil by
the artist, Anthony
Douglas. Rolled and
in fne condition. Ac-
companied by two
photos taken at time of signing. Embossed with a seal of the Parks
Legacy and The Rosa Raymond Institute, this piece of art boasts a
wonderful rendition of Parks and the achievements that changed a
nation. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
270. James Ward Packard.
Practically nonexistent TLS signed
J. W. Packard, one page, 8.25 x
11, Packard Electric Company let-
terhead, February 7, 1910. Letter to
Milton Tibbetts of the Packard Motor
Car Company. In full: Replying to
yours of February 5rd regarding
purchase of one of the Model B
Packard cars, the frst cars we sold
were marketed as Model Bs but
they were not our real shop number
Bs and I assume that you refer to
the special cars with built-up engine with steel cylinder and cylindrical
copper jackets. There were only two of these cars made; the one was
sold to Mr. W. D. Sargent. Mr. Sargent was a Chicago man, and was
in some sort of a steel casting business. The other car was sold to Mr.
Geo. L. Weiss of Cleveland. I never heard what become [sic] of either
of these cars. It is very probable that Mr. Weiss could advise you and
I would suggest that you write him. He was formerly and I believe is
yet; with the Cleveland City Forge & Iron Company. l am sorry that I
cannot give you any more detailed information. There are a number
of the frst cars which were marketed about here and there would be
no diffculty in obtaining one of these at a very low price. If I can be
of any further assistance to you, please command me. Intersecting
folds, one through a single letter of signature, a couple pencil nota-
tions, three small holes to upper portion of page, and a uniform shade
of toning, otherwise fne condition.
In 1899, brothers James Ward and William Doud Packard founded what would become the Packard Motor Car Company as a subsidiary of
the Packard Electric Company with partner George L. Weiss, recipient of one of the frst two cars they made. There is little known about these
two special cars with built-up engine with steel cylinder and cylindrical copper jackets: only a decade after their manufacture, even James
Ward Packard had never heard what [had] become of either of these cars. By 1910, Packard Motors was well established as an innovative,
reliable luxury car company, selling cars to the wealthiest families both in the United States and abroad. They maintained their reputation until
the companys dissolution in the late 1950s. One of only two known letters signed by Packard, this piece would be desirable with any content;
but with the discussion of the two earliest cars ever made by the company, it becomes a truly extraordinary piece. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
One of only two known letters signed by Packard
82 Notables
275. Drew Pearson. Contro-
versial American journalist (1897-
1969), remembered for his muck-
raking journalism and syndicated
Washington Merry-Go-Round
newspaper column. Tasteful 8 x
10 paperstock photo, signed and
inscribed in blue ballpoint to
Jessie, with best wishes, Drew
Pearson. In fne condition, with
scattered light creasing and some
show-through from paper loss on
reverse. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
274. Linus Pauling.
Cardstock 6.75 x 5.75
photo of Pauling seated
at his desk, signed in
black ink. In fne condi-
tion, with a few light
bends and creases.
RRAuction COA.(MB
$100)
277. Eva Peron. ALS signed Evita, one onionskin page, 9.25 x
6.25, LR1 Radio El Mundo Ofcina de Prensa letterhead, no date.
Letter to her mother and sisters. In full (translated): I am very happy
because we will begin a broadcast on LR1 in the coming month
sponsored by Cocinero [Chef] oil Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00.
Kisses for all. Uniform toning, scattered creases and wrinkles, and
light mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fne condition. Peron
started her radio career around 1939-40, and in a span of a few
short years became one of the highest paid radio actresses in the
country. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
276. Shimon Peres. Israeli
prime minister and president (born
1923) and co-winner of the 1994
Nobel Peace Prize. Color glossy
8 x 10 photo, signed in the lower
border in blue felt tip. In fne condi-
278. Juan Peron. DS, in Span-
ish, signed Peron, one page, 9 x
12.5, December 9, 1944. Untrans-
lated document boldly signed at
the conclusion by Peron. Central
horizontal fold, binder holes and
vertical crease to left edge and
expected stamps and notations,
otherwise fne condition. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
279. Auguste Piccard. Swiss physicist, inventor and explorer
(18841962). Two letters on blind-stamped personal letterhead: An
ALS, in German, signed A. Piccard, one page, 8.25 x 11.75, dated
November 18, 1957; and a TLS, in German, signed A. Piccard,
one page, 8.25 x 11.75, dated December 28, 1960. In fne condition,
with central horizontal and vertical fold to both letters and some light
toning to TLS. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Notables 83
280. James A. Pike. Episcopal
bishop (19131969), and one of
the frst religious fgures to appear
regularly on television. TLS, one
page, 6 x 9, Diocese of California
letterhead, August 24, 1965. In
part: I think you might fnd it very
enlightening to pursue for yourself
some investigation into what the
offcial doctrine of the Episcopal
Church is. I should remind you
to be careful before drawing any
absolute conclusions: You may
have a few surprises coming. I
dont see why you object to my reference to Thomas Jefferson as
an Episcopalian. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
285. Mitt Romney. Color 8 x
10 head-and-shoulders photo of
the presidential candidate, signed
284. Mitt Romney.
Three items: hardcover
edition of No Apology,
signed on the frst free
end page in blue felt
tip; a January 16, 2012,
issue of Time, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip; and a felt tip
signature, Mitt Romney, on an off-white 11 x 8.5 card. In fne condition.
Consignor notes signatures were acquired at two different campaign
stops in Michigan. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
283. Romanov Dy-
nasty: Grand Duke
Dimitri Pavlovich.
Member of the Ro-
manov imperial dynasty
(18911941), known for
being involved in the
murder of Grigori Ras-
putin. Though most of
his family was killed, he escaped to London after the Bolsheviks took
over. Aliens Order card from 1920, 6 x 4, flled out and signed in pencil
by Pavlovich. In the frst two lines he prints his formal name, Dimitri
Prince of Russia, his Christian name Dimitri, provides his age, oc-
cupation, and London address, and signs at the conclusion, Dimitri
Prince of Russia. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
282. Simeon Pois-
son. French math-
ematician and physicist
(17811840). ANS in
French, signed Pois-
son, one page, 4.75
x 3.5, 1837. Bol dl y
penned untranslated
note from Poisson. In
fne condition, with a
central vertical fold passing through frst letter of signature and a
small pencil notation to lower left. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
281. Max Planck.
Nobel Prizewin-
ning German physi-
cist (18581947)
who pioneered the
understanding of
quantum theory.
ALS in German,
signed As always,
your uncle, Max
Planck, one page,
6 x 7, personal let-
terhead, December
22, 1937. Letter to
his nephew, ad-
dressed Dear Lud-
wig. in full (translated): Many thanks for your letter dated 19th of
this month, as well as for the genealogical table you had enclosed.
I am returning herewith the table to you. In addition to the already
verbally given information, I was able to glean valuable supplemental
data to be incorporated in my own genealogical table. We were very
pleased getting to know you and happy for the opportunity to refresh
our relationship. Your kind wishes for a Merry Christmas are returned
most heartfelt. Please also give our kind regards to your dear parents.
Folds, creases, some wrinkles, and uniform toning, otherwise fne
condition. An interesting letter in the fact that Planck is assembling
a family history as the Nazis were in power at the time, and at one
point investigated Plancks ancestry. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Nobel-winning physicist
turns his attention to family:
I was able to glean valuable sup-
plemental data to be incorporated
in my own genealogical table
84 Notables
286. Mitt and Ann
Romney. Color satin-
fnish 10 x 8 photo of
the Romneys on the
campaign trail, signed
in black felt tip by Mitt
and Ann Romney. In fne
condition, with a small
ink mark from a prior sig-
nature attempt. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
288. Donald Rums-
feld and Tommy
Franks. Color glossy
10 x 8 photo of Rums-
feld and Franks giving a
press briefng, signed in
black felt tip by Donald
Rumsfeld and Tommy
Franks. In fne condi-
tion. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
287. Kermi t
Roosevelt. Son
of president Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
Signed book: The
Long Trail. Auto-
graph edition. NY:
Metropolitan Pub-
lications, 1921.
Hardcover, 5.25 x
7.75, 79 pages. Signed on the second free end page by Roosevelt.
In very good condition, with some scattered light toning, foxing, and
soiling to opening and closing pages and pastedowns, creasing to
top right of front cover, some loss of label, and fraying to edges of
covers. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
290. Ludovic Stuart. Second Duke of Lennox (15741624) who
was involved in the colonization of the state of Maine, and being the
favored cousin of King James, he served as his personal assistant.
LS in Old English, signed Lenox, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, March
8, 1620. Letter to the Lord of Lafayette. In part: I received your Last
Letter; and shall be most willingto express my Love and respect to
you in anything I can. Stuart goes on to mention the Bishop of St.
Andrews later in the letter. Reverse of second integral page bears
an address in an unknown hand and a partial red wax seal. In very
good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of
signature, mild toning and soiling, a few spots of foxing, and a pencil
notation to bottom. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
289. Edwin M. Stanton. Very early ALS signed Edw Stanton, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, June
8, 1839. Letter to Arnold H. Dohrman. In full: I reached here last night & found Dewey away from
home and the offce locked up. I have not been able to get into it even to get my court papers, &
shall have to go away tomorrow without them leaving orders to have them sent to me at Carrollton.
I am therefore unable to get at your papers. I must therefore be back here as soon as I can & will
take them all to Steubenville. Clarke who I expected to be in the offce is not here. Address panel
on the reverse in also in Stantons hand. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature,
several partial fold separations, a couple areas of paper loss, one from wax seal, uniform toning
from previous display, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed
Notables 85
291. Richard W. Sears.
Businessman (18631914)
and the founder of Sears,
Roebuck and Company with
his partner Alvah C. Roebuck.
Essentially nonexistent DS,
signed R. W. Sears, one
page, 8 x 13, 1901. An annual
contract of indemnity, which reads in full: Know all men by these presents, that
we, Sears, Roebuck & Company, a corporation, organized and existing under
the laws of Illinois are held and frmly bound for ourselves, our successors and
assigns to the Maine Central Railroad Company, in the sum of Two Thousand
($2,000) dollars, lawful money of the United States.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that, Whereas, the undersigned from
time to time has and shall submit claim papers against the Railroad Company,
without furnishing the original Bills of Lading; and
Whereas, the undersigned has heretofore made and shall hereafter, from time
to time, make changes in the consignment of good shipped by the undersigned
over the lines owned, leased or controlled by the said railroad company, without
surrendering the original Bill of Lading for the said goods, whereby claims for
loss or damage may have arisen or are liable to arise against the said railroad
company caused by the misdelivery of goods so shipped, and resulting from the
failure to surrender the original Bills of Lading; and
Whereas, upon request of the undersigned, the said railroad company, has
instructed its agents to return to the undersigned, any shipment made by the
undersigned, which has been on hand or may be on hand for sixty (60) days and refused or unclaimed, whereon billing or marks, show the
said goods, to have been shipped from the undersigned from Chicago, Ill.;
Now, therefore, if for and during the term of two years from the 20th day of November A. D. 1901, as to all claims losses, damages, injuries,
rates or charges, arising within the period last aforesaid, the undersigned shall indemnify and save harmless the said Railroad Company of and
from any and all damages, loss or injuries arising from the failure to furnish or surrender the original Bill of Lading in submitting claim papers,
or in case of misdelivery of goods, shipped by the undersigned shall pay all charges and advances on account of the return of the refused or
unclaimed shipments as aforesaid, then the obligation shall be void; otherwise, the same to be binding and of full effect.
Signed at the conclusion in purple ink by Sears, and also signed by part owner and company vice president, Julius Rosenwald. With Rosenwald
as VP and Treasurer, the companys annual sales climbed from $750,000 to upwards of $50 million. When Sears resigned the presidency in
1908, Rosenwald was named president and remained as such until 1924, when he resigned to focus on philanthropic efforts. In very good to
fne condition, with intersecting folds, staple holes to top left corner, a few scattered creases, a uniform shade of overall toning, and a small
pencil notation to top left. Accompanied by an original stereoview portrait of Sears seated at his desk.
Publishing the frst Sears Roebuck mail order catalog in 1888, R. W. Sears helped change the direction of the worldwide marketplace by
offering individuals a wide variety of products at reasonable prices and delivering those items directly to them. This gave consumers a new,
convenient way to shop, and was the precursor to the electronic commerce that dominates the world today. This document is the frms annual
contract with Maine Central Railroad Company for the delivery services that made their entire wide-reaching business possible. An important
piece in the operation of Sears Roebuck, this is the only Sears document offered at auction in over forty years, and the frst we have ever
seen. An incredibly rare autograph from a key fgure in the history of American business. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $1000)
Incredibly rare Sears contract with the
Maine Central Railroad Company that
enabled him to deliver from coast to coast
86 Notables
292. Erastus Deaf
Smith. Frontiersman
(17871837) noted for
his part in the Texas
Revolution and the
army of the Republic
of Texas. He fought
at the Grass Fight
and the Battle of San
Jacinto. After the war,
Deaf Smith led a com-
pany of Texas Rang-
ers. ADS, in Spanish,
one page, 9 x 5.5,
February 15, 1837. A
receipt to Francisco
Ruiz for $163.31. In
full (translated): I re-
ceived from the citizen
Francisco Ruiz the
sum of one hundred
and sixty-three pesos,
two and one-half reales, which he voluntarily offered to me to aid the individuals of my company, which amount the government of Texas will
pay immediately upon presentation to the said government. Signed at the conclusion by Smith. In very good condition, professionally cleaned,
with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, repaired tear above last name of signature, and a strip of toning along right
edge, lightly affecting last name of signature.
Within a month of Smiths signing this receipt for funds to aid the individuals of my company, the Texas Ranger captain would pay a fnal
tribute to the memory of the Alamo dead and take part in a post-Revolution skirmish with Mexican forces.

In February 1837, Smiths spy company was given orders to conduct a mission in Laredo. Even a year after the Revolution, Texass southern
border with Mexico remained ill-defned, placing community on the Rio Grande in a kind of no-mans land. Captain Smith and his 20 scouts
rode there with the intention of raising the Texas fag from the spire of Loredos church. The money mentioned in this document was most
likely used to fund this mission; the denomination is in pesos because Texas wouldnt begin printing its own paper currency for another four
months and gold and silver specie were scarce in the new republic.

In addition to receiving funds from Francisco Ruiz, the Texas Senator from Bexar, Smith also needed to secure horses before departing San
Antonio. While there, he and his men helped Col. Seguin collect and bury the remains of the Alamo defenders on February 25. This solemn
act was still fresh in Smiths mind when his scouts encountered a much more substantial force of Mexicans outside Laredo on March 17. A
skirmish lasting about 45 minutes ensued. Only two of Smiths men were wounded, while ten Mexicans were killed and ten others injured;
Smith also captured forty horses. Recognizing that he was vastly outmanned, he guided his men back to San Antonio.

This documents association with one of the frst Texas Rangers makes it a valuable link to the burial of the Alamo defenders and an impor-
tant post-Independence military encounter with Mexico. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $1000)
Deaf Smith buries Alamo defenders
remains before skirmishing
with Mexican forces near Laredo
Notables 87
294. Supreme Court: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Ink sig-
natures on both sides of an off-white 3.25 x 2 card: on one side he
writes Washington, D. C., February 4, 1932, Respectfully yours, Oliver
Wendell Holmes, on the other Washington, D. C., March 28, 1932,
Respectfully yours, Oliver Wendell Holmes. In fne condition, with
mild toning along right side. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
293. Supreme Court: Burger Court. Color 13.75 x 8.5 portrait
of the Burger Court, affxed to its original 17.5 x 13.5 mount, signed
on the mount in ink and ballpoint by all nine Justices: Thurgood
Marshall, Wm J Brennan Jr., Warren E. Burger, Byron R.
White, Harry A. Blackmun, Potter Stewart, Lewis F. Powell Jr.,
William H. Rehnquist, and W. O. Douglas. Framed to an overall
size of 19 x 14.75. A printed statement affxed to reverse states
Presented to Mrs. Helen K. Loughran on her retirement from the
Supreme Court of the United States on September 26, 1975, at the
completion of 24 years of service. In fne condition, with Burgers
and Powells signatures a shade or two lighter than the others. This
signed photo is particularly desirable for it is signed by two Chief
Justices, Burger and his successor Rehnquist, as well as the frst
African-American, Marshall. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
296. Supreme Court: Earl Warren. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5,
Supreme Court letterhead, May 4, 1957. Letter to California governor
Goodwin Knight. In part: I have been reading the Bee from day to
day, and note that your problems are much the same as mine at
this stage of the legislative session; namely, much action without
movement. It seems that at such times progress is nonexistent, but
I always comforted myself with the story of the Biblical King who
gathered his Wise men together and asked them to tell him something
of which he could be certain in any circumstances. After long study,
they returned with the motto This too shall pass. I wish you success
in your legislative program realizing full well the diffculties attending
it. A carbon of Knights letter to Warren is stapled to the letter. Offce
stamps and notation to top right, some mild toning, and a staple to
top left, otherwise fne condition. Accompanied by an ALS from Nina
Warren to frst lady Virginia Knight. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
295. Supreme Court: Anto-
nin Scalia. TLS, one page, 8.5
x 11, Supreme Court letterhead,
June 23, 1997. Letter to a collector.
In full: As I believe I explained in
my last letter, it is not my policy
to sign requests from autograph
collectors. If you care enough
about this matter to come see me
personally about it, I will be happy
both to sign the cards and buy
you lunch. Otherwise, you should
tell Mr. Lorenz that the members of the least dangerous branch are
notoriously obstinate. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Distinguished oversized portrait of Burgers Court, featuring
two Chief Justices, presented to a longtime court employee
This too shall pass.
I wish you success in your
legislative program realizing full
well the diffculties attending it.
The members of the
least dangerous branch
are notoriously obstinate
88 Notables
299. Titanic: Millvina Dean. Four color photos, three cardstock
and one satin-fnish, ranging in size from 6 x 4 up to 7 x 4.5, each
signed in black ink Millvina Dean, adding Titanic survivor, to two
photos, with one photo also signed by Michel Navratil. In fne condi-
298. Titanic: Mill-
vi na Dean. The
youngest passenger
on board the Titanic,
she was its last remain-
ing survivor until she
passed away in May
2009. Glossy 14 x 11
photo of the ill-fated
ocean liner, signed in
black felt tip. In very fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
297. Supr eme
Court: Earl Warren.
TLS signed Earl, one
page, 6 x 8, Supreme
Court of the United
States letterhead, June
16, 1965. Warren writes
to California Governor
Goodwin J. Knight, in
full: This will indicate
to you how far behind
I am in my homework,
but I did appreciate your
birthday greetings. In
creasing and toning.
Accompanied by the
handwritten letter of birthday wishes from Knight. Aside from acting
as governor, Knight was also a Superior Court judge in Los Angeles.
RRAuction COA.(MB $100) 300. Titanic: Louise
Pope. Program from
the 1991 Titanic Inter-
national Convention
held in Rochelle Park,
New Jersey, 8.5 x 11,
two pages, signed and
inscribed on the front
in blue ballpoint, To
Steve, Louise Kink
Pope, 6-29-91. In fne
COA.(MB $100)
301. Leon Trotsky. Russian Communist leader (18791940)
who, with Lenin, organized the Bolshevik seizure of power during
the October Revolution of 1917. In 1929, fve years after Lenins
death, Stalin defeated Trotsky for control of the Communist Party
and banished him from Russia. Trotsky spent most of the remainder
of his life in Mexico, where he was assassinated with a pickaxe by
a Stalinist agent. DS in Cyrillic, signed in blue pencil Trotsky, one
page, 8.5 x 7, September 2, 1919. Document from the Chief of the
Train of Crmsr., Peoples Commissar of War and Navy Affairs, in
full: The rapport of trains doctor Shtaker is given and asking Your
permission to satisfy this petition, to which Trotsky responds, Vaca-
tion to be given. Scattered light creasing, a vertical crease running
parallel to the left edge, a few staple marks along the same edge,
which is reinforced by a strip of adhesive on the reverse, uniform
toning with scattered areas of heavier toning and light spotting, and
pencil and ink notations, the latter of which lightly affects the top
of the signature, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed PSA/
Early in the Russian Revolution, a powerful Trotsky grants a request
Notables 89
302. William Barret Travis. Lawyer and soldier (1809
1836). He grew up in South Carolina and Alabama, studied
law privately, and was admitted to the bar before he turned
20. Migrating to Texas in the early 1830s, he became active
in the movement agitating for independence from Mexico. In
1835 he led a small band of Texans in open revolt; in early
1836 Mexican forces besieged his little command inside the
Alamo fortress. The Alamo fell on March 6, 1836, and all its
defenders, including Travis, were killed. Extremely rare ALS
signed W. B. Travis, one page, 7.75 x 9.25, January 20,
1835. A letter to future interim president of the Republic of
Texas, David G. Burnet, who was serving as an appointed
judge in San Felipe de Austin. Travis writes, in full: I recd
your esteemed favor by Mr. Richardson this morning; and I am
sorry to say, that Major Luis refuses to pay over on Clokeys
note the amt collected of Ayers which is about $750. He says
he has no orders now to it since the note has been taken
from him & c; but will write to Clokey for anything & cI shall
take the note to Brasoria & decide on itLitigation will be
[?] attended toWilliams has not goneI will name him to
your wishesyour letter to Aduconte shall goSo newsF.
W. Johnson & George Ewing are the judgesThe election
will result in favor of an Austin Ticketmy best respects to
Mrs. B.write me when you have leisureyou shall hear
from me oftenIn hastesincerely yours. Second integral
page bears an address panel in an unknown hand to Burnet
in San Jacinto, Texas. In fne condition, with intersecting
folds (several extra horizontal folds) and one faint vertical
fold passing through a single letter of signature.
In this extremely rare letter, Travis, who would make the ultimate sacrifce some 13 months
later at the Alamo, hints at some early revolutionary stirrings to the man who would become
the frst president of the free Republic. As he was writing this letter, the frst Mexican troops
were arriving in Anahuac; his earlier imprisonment there in June 1832 helped create one of
the frst armed encounters leading up to the war. He would later agitate in Anahuac in June
1835 leading to the Second Anahuac Disturbance, which helped ignite the Texas Revolution.
In this information-rich letter, we witness the development of relationships among many of
Texas most prominent founders. Travis refers to Frank W. Johnson, a political and military leader who had commanded the forces that freed
Travis from custody during the frst Anahuac Disturbance in 1832. He also alludes to the upcoming Consultation Election of February 1. His
reference to an Austin ticket was a prediction of an outcome where candidates favoring independence would be elected. Travis himself
was keeping a low political profle, focusing on his own legal practice, however the ascendence of political fgures he sympathized with would
compel him to become more substantially involved in public life.
Indeed, Texas politics was in a state of fux, and the frst preparations for war with Mexico were imminent. At the Convention of 1833 Burnet
had earlier drafted a rejected petition that called for the separate Texas within the Mexican federation. In August of 1835, Burnet drew up a
set of resolutions on behalf of the San Jacinto community that would have codifed the rights of Texans; its rejection gave added urgency to
the independence movement and all but guaranteed war with Mexico. The Robert Davis Collection. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
Travis writes to the future frst president of Texas
about politics as Mexican forces begin arriving in Anahuac:
The election will result in favor of an Austin Ticket
90 Notables
304. Menachem Ussishkin. Zi-
onist leader (18631941) and head
of the Jewish National Fund. ALS
in Hebrew, signed M. Ussishkin,
on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, docketed
in another hand 1908. Letter to O.
Aisenstadt. In part (translated): To-
day I received your telegram about
the womanand her children, and
it was a wonder to me, for in Berlin
Mr. Wolfssohn promised me to
have the children accepted into an
orphanage. In very good condition,
with several horizontal creases and
scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
303. William M. Boss Tweed.
Politician (1823-1878) most notable
for being the boss of Tammany
Hall, the Democratic Party political
machine that played a major role
in the politics of 19th century New
York City and State. DS, signed W.
M. Tweed, one page, 8 x 12.75, no
date. Tweed, along with 23 others,
orders 100 copies of Hon. John
Nortons speech on the Nebraska
Bill. In very good condition, with a
central horizontal fold under Tweeds
signature, scattered toning and soil-
ing, and several pencil notations.
305. Richard Varick. Ameri-
can soldier and statesman
(17531831) who was aide-de-
camp to Benedict Arnold prior
to the latters defection to the
British. Varick later served as
Washingtons private secretary,
mayor of New York, and a New
York state legislator. Partly-
printed DS, signed Rich Varick,
one page, 8 x 12.5, March 1,
1797. License approval for
John Taylor to keep an Inn or
Tavern for retailing liquor. Dur-
ing that time, he will not keep
a disorderly Inn or Tavernor
permit any Cock-Fighting, Gaming or Playing with Cards or Dice,
or keep any Billiard table. In fne condition, with slight separations
along horizontal folds and some scattered light toning. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
307. Daniel Ward. Union solider who served in the Battle of Long
Island, guarding the Bedford Pass with 800 men under General John
Sullivans command. After heavy action, the unit was routed by the
British under General William Howe, and once again engaged in heavy
action at the Battle of White Plains. Ward was promoted to corporal in
1781. Partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 2.75, July 5, 1776. Ward signs
his enlistment in the Continental Army the day after the Declaration
of Independence is signed: I, Daniel Ward, do acknowledge to have
voluntarily inlisted myself a Solider, to serve in the Battalion of Foot
raised by the Colony of Connecticut, to join the Continental Army in
New York, to be commanded by Colonel John Chester Esq; until the
Twenty-ffth Day of December next. Double-matted and framed with
an image of marching soldiers and a small commemorative plaque
to an overall size of 19.75 x 13.75. In fne condition, with scattered
creasing and scattered light spotting. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
306. Vice Presidents. Ink and felt tip signatures of six former
vice presidents on various size cards and clipped slips. Signers are:
H[annibal] Hamlin, William R. King, Charles Dawes, Nelson Rockefeller,
Walter Mondale, and Al Gore. In fne condition, with some light toning
to a couple of the slips. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Exemplary enlistment
in the Continental Army,
signed on the heels of the
Declaration of Independence
Notables 91
308. Joseph Warren. Boston physi-
cian, orator and patriot (17411775)
who was a pivotal fgure in the early
revolutionary agitation in Massachu-
setts. Warren drafted the Suffolk Re-
solves, was active at town meetings
during the British occupation, and
served on the Committee of Safety
after the 1770 Boston Massacre. A
member of the frst three Provincial
Congresses, he was president pro
tempore in 1775, and then president.
Warren dispatched Paul Revere and
William Dawes on horseback to warn
the patriots that British General Gage
was sending troops to seize stockpiled
patriot arms at Concord. Exceedingly
rare partly-printed Revolutionary War
dated DS, signed Jos. Warren, one
page, 12.5 x 7.5, May 19, 1775. Docu-
ment signed as president pro tempore
of The Congress of the Colony of the
Massachusetts-Bay. Appointment of
Elias Whiting to be frst Lieutenant of
the Foot Company in the Regiment of
Foot whereof William Heath Esqr is Colo
raised by the Congress aforesaid, for
the Defence of said Colony. You are,
therefore, carefully and diligently to
discharge the Duty of a Lieutenant in
leading, ordering, and exercising the
said Company in Arms; both interior
Offcers and Soldiers, and to keep
them in good Order and Discipline; and
they are hereby commanded to obey
youand you are yourself to observe
and follow such Orders and Instructions as you shall, from Time to Time, receive from the General and Commander in Chief of the Forces
raised in the Colony aforesaid, for the Defense of the fame, or any other your Superior Offcers, according to military Rules and Discipline of
War, in Pursuance to the Trust reposed in you. Document has been inlaid to a slightly larger sheet. Nicely suede matted and framed with a
color portrait of Warren to an overall size of 25 x 13.5. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered toning and creasing, a bit of
light foxing, and show-through from endorsement on reverse, which is visible on the reverse of the frame. Provenance: Lot 128 in Skinner
Sale #1742, November 1996.
Exactly one month following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Warren appoints an offcer to the regiment of Brigadier General William
Heath. Several days later, Congress would adopt the forces outside Boston as the Continental Army while Prime Minister Lord North dispatched
additional British troops and generals Howe, Clinton and Burgoyne to restive Massachusetts. Although Warren himself was appointed a major
general by the Provincial Congress shortly before the Battle of Bunker Hill a month later, he insisted on volunteering as a private against the
wishes of General Israel Putnam and Colonel William Prescott, who wanted him to serve as their commander; he fell in battle a few days later.
A rare autograph from a great American patriot dated in the early days of the Revolution. Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
Rare May 1775 document signed only weeks
before Warrens death at the Battle of Bunker Hill
92 Notables
310. Watergate:
Woodward, Bern-
stein, and Bradlee.
Signed book: All The
Presidents Men. First
edition, later printing.
NY: Simon & Schuster,
1974. Hardcover with
dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.5,
349 pages. Signed on the title page by Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward,
and Ben Bradlee. Sunning and fading to boards and spine and some
toning and creasing to clipped dustjacket, otherwise fne condition.
314. Duke and Duch-
ess of Windsor. FDC
honoring the World Food
Congress, signed in blue
ballpoint, Edward, Duke
of Windsor, and Wallis,
Duchess of Windsor.
In fne condition. Pre-
certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
313. Kemmons Wilson.
Founder of the Holiday Inn
hotel chain and one of the
greatest entrepreneurs of the
20th century (19132003).
Eight items: two one-page
TLSs, dated 1994 and 1995
respectively, both on Kemmons
Wilson Companies letterhead;
pre-printed Christmas card, signed inside in ballpoint; an ink signa-
ture on a 4 x 3 beige bookplate; and four magazine cover stories on
Wilson, each signed on the cover in blue ballpoint, one inscribed. In
fne overall condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
309. Watergate:
Woodward and Ber-
nstein. Satin-fnish 10
x 8 photo of Woodward
and Bernstein at their
offce, signed in black
felt tip by Bob Woodward
and Carl Bernstein. In
fne condition. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
315. Brigham Young. Religious leader (1801
1877) who became President of the LDS Church
after the death of its founder, Joseph Smith, in 1844.
Young led the mass migration of Mormons to the Great
Salt Lake Valley in Utah, establishing the churchs
stronghold in that state. By the time of his death in
1877, the Mormon population in Utah had reached
140,000. Handsome partly-printed DS, one page, 10
x 6.5, October 1, 1871. Stock certifcate, printed by
Mills and Co. of Des Moines, Iowa, for 5 fve shares
of the Zions Co-Operative Mercantile Institution, is-
sued to Lewis S. Hills. Signed at the conclusion by
Young as the companys president. In fne condition,
with several vertical folds, two passing through single
letters of signature, light show-through from docketing
on reverse, and some mild toning.
In 1868, Young founded the Zions Cooperative Mercantile Institution (ZCMI) in an attempt to create a fairer business atmosphere for Mormons
in Utah. By banding together and pooling their resources, Morman businesses were able to place orders large enough to deter non-Mormon
wholesalers from price gouging, a problem that had plagued the Mormon business community until that point. As this church-promoted wholesale
and retail house grew in strength, all the independent businesses melded into what would become Americas First Department Store. This
ZCMI Stock Certifcate, issued to Lewis S. Hill, bookkeeper for the Zions Cooperative Banking Institution, is one of only a handful known to exist
outside the Mormon Churchs archives, and is by far the fnest of those.Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
Exceedingly scarce stock certifcate,
the fnest one known to exist in public hands
Military 93
321. Omar Bradley. ALS signed Omar
N. Bradley, one page, 8 x 10.5, May 23,
1944. Letter to a young admirer. In part:
May I congratulate you on being a Boy
Scout. I think that is a fne organization.
It teaches boys those things which go for
making better men and citizens. In very
good condition, with a vertical crease, a
few wrinkles, and uniform toning, heavier
to corners from mounting remnants on
320. Bocks Car. Glossy 10 x
8 photo of the crew, signed in felt
tip and ballpoint by Fred J. Olivi,
Charles Sweeney, C. D. Albury, Ray
Gallagher, and John D. Kuharek,
with all but one adding their fight
assignments. In fne condition.
319. Barnard E. Bee. Confederate general (18241861), re-
sponsible for inspiring Thomas J. Stonewall Jacksons nickname,
who was mortally wounded at the First Battle of Bull Run. Rare
war-dated ink signature, B. E. Bee, Lt. Col, Comdg., on a lightly-
lined light blue 3.25 x 1.75 lightly-lined slip, clipped from a larger
document. In fne condition. Bees signature dates from between
March and June 1861, as he was appointed brigadier general on
June 17, 1861. Incredibly scarce in war-dated material, this is the
frst Bee signature we have offered. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
318. Bud Anderson.
Felt tip signature, CE
Bud Anderson, on a
painted 8.25 x 2 card.
Card is affxed to an
original Raymond Wad-
dey acrylic painting of
Anderson piloting his
Old Crow away from a
downed German fghter, canvas stretched over a wooden frame, 36
x 24, and is signed in paint by Waddey. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
317. Ameri can
Fighter Aces. Ten
signed photos, various
fnishes, ranging in size
from 8 x 10 and 10 x
8 up to 8.5 x 11, each
signed in ink or felt tip
by the respective ace pictured. Signers are: Archie Donahue, Jerry
Johnson, Alex Vraciu, Urban L. Drew, Tex Hill, Art Fielder, Paul Conger,
Rudy Augarten, Robert L. Scott, and Gabby Gabreski, also signed
by crew chief Ralph Safford and assistant crew chief Felix Schacki.
316. Ameri can
Fighter Aces. Twelve
bio/photo sheets, each
10 x 8, each signed
in ink or felt tip by the
respective ace pictured.
Signers are: Scott McCuskey, Hugh Winters, Butch Voris, Clyde East,
Ted Crosby, Dean Caswell, Phillip DeLong, James Tapp, Barrie Davis,
Fred Ohr, D. G. Welch, and Ralph Parr. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
322. Chief Joseph Medicine
Crow. Decorated war veteran who
served as a Scout of the 103rd
Infantry, and was the last member
of the Crow tribe to become a war
chief. Ballpoint signature, Dr. Joe
Medicine Crow, Lodae Grass, MT,
July 23, 2011, on a white card.
Matted with a color portrait of Crow in a war bonnet to an overall size
of 10 x 8. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
military
I congratulate you on being a
Boy ScoutIt teaches boys those
things which go for making
better men and citizens
Very scarce offering from the Confederate general killed in action
at Bull Run a day after inspiring Stonewalls iconic nickname
94 Military
327. D-Day: Bill Millin. Personal piper
to Simon Fraser, commander of 1 Special
Service Brigade at D-Day. Felt tip signature,
Piper Bill Millin, 1st Commando Brigade,
on a white card. Matted with a photo of
Millin playing his bagpipes to an overall
size of 8 x 10. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
326. Samuel Cooper. Highest-
ranking Confederate general
(17981876) during the Civil War.
Printed General Orders No. 41,
three pages, 4 x 6.25, December
11, 1852. Orders concern the court martial against Surgeon Lyman
Stone for Conduct unbecoming an offcer and a gentleman. Signed
on the last page, S. Cooper. In very good condition, with uniform
toning, a vertical crease along right side, and marginal binding holes.
325. Mark W.
Clark. Two one-
page TLSs, both
signed Mark W.
Clark, one from
1947 measur-
ing 6.5 x 8 and
one from 1960
measuring 8.5 x
11. The 1960 letter reads, in part: I am happy to autograph the Fifth
Army stamp put out by your country. We who fought in the Fifth Army
are mighty proud that Brazil saw ft to honor the Fifth Army with the
stamp. In fne condition, with intersecting folds to both and mild toning
to the 1947 letter. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
324. Ambrose
E. Burnside.
ALS signed A.
E. Burnsi de,
two pages on
two adj oi ni ng
sheets, 5 x 8,
Uni ted States
Senate Cham-
ber, Washington
letterhead, June
26, 1879. Gen-
eral Burnsi de
writes to the Honorary Simon Stevens of New York, in part: I am in
no way identifed either by interest or prejudice in any of the routes,
but am guided in my actions by a desire to protect the interests and
integrity of our country. Two horizontal mailing folds, one of which
lightly grazes the signature, a few trivial stray marks, and pencil nota-
tions to the top edge, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
323. John L. Burns. Gettysburg shoemaker, who upon seeing the Union soldiers march past
his home, joined the Iron Brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg. He was wounded, but survived to
become a national celebrity. Original 2.25 x 4 full-length carte-de-visite portrait of Burns posing
with his Enfeld rife, backstamped Published by E.&H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York,
from Photographic Negative in Bradys National Portrait Gallery, and signed on the front in the
lower border in black ink, John L. Burns. Scattered light silvering to edges of image, and a bit of
trivial toning and rubbing to image, otherwise fne condition. A scarce and boldly signed offering.
328. Charles De-
vens. Lawyer and
statesman (18201891)
who served as a Union
general during the Civil
War. ALS signed Chas
Devens, two pages on
two adjoining sheets, 4.5
x 7, November 15, 1886.
In part: I do not see how
it is possible for me to be in Worcesteron the account of a family
gathering. If it is possible I will come for I have the greatest regard
and respect for the memory of dear young Grant. In fne condition,
with a paperclip impression to top edge. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Rare portrait of the unlikely
Gettysburg hero
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329. George A. Custer. LS signed G. A. Custer, 7.75 x 9.75, October 15, 1865. Letter to Major George Lee complaining of the conduct of
a paymaster under Custers command. In part: I desire to call the attention of the Major General Commanding to the conduct of Major McAl-
lister Paymaster U.S.A. while at this point paying off the troops of my command. He has been here probably ten daysa great portion of the
time he has been under the infuence of liquor, frequently to such an extent to unft him for duty, and on one occasion when intoxicated, sent
his clerks as deputies to pay the men of the pontoon train. He has kept his room at the hotel almost daily as a gambling room frequently be-
ing engaged the greater portion of the night gambling with offcers of this Command. Major McAllister has been frequently seen playing cards
and betting upon the games during his stay. The sum of money upon the table at times and being played for has been reported to me as being
largeI respectfully submit the above statement with the accompanying statements of Offcers for the consideration of the Major General
Commanding. I would add that Major McAllister has left this point for Houston, and expressed his intention before leaving of hastening to New
Orleans and tendering his resignation before this report could be received and be acted upon. Partial separation along hinge, scattered mild
toning, and slight show-through from text on reverse, otherwise fne condition.
In October of 1865, only six months after the close of the Civil War, Custer led the 2nd Division of Cavalry into Austin, where he became Chief
of Cavalry for the Department of Texas. The duration of the march and occupation there was marked with considerable friction and near mutiny
from the volunteer cavalry regiments who resented the imposed discipline from this Eastern Theater general for whom they had no respect.
In this letter, Custer focuses on a newcomer to his command, Major McAllister, who appears to have joined the insolent troops, encouraged
their misbehavior, and left for New Orleans as quickly as he came.
At the beginning of November 1865, Custers division was mustered out and replaced by regulars of the US 6th Cavalry Regiment: though
unsuccessful, several members planned an ambush on Custer upon their discharge. His reputation as a disciplinarian never diminished,
earning him the nicknames Iron Butt and Hard Ass (a playful jab from his troops in the Indian War for his physical stamina in the saddle as
well as his strict discipline), but moving forward he had no further disruption from his men. Already heading towards Indian territories where he
would meet his fate 11 years later, the general struggles to rein in a cavalry of insubordinate, drunken troops before continuing his campaign.
Frustrated, Custer complains about undisciplined troops:
a great portion of the time he has been under the infuence
of liquor, frequently to such an extent to unft him for duty
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337. Generals. Five glossy 4 x
6 photos, three color, each signed
in felt tip by the respective four
star offcer pictured. Signers are:
James Holloway III, Glenn Otis,
Earl Anderson, Earl OLoughlin,
and Carl Stiner. In fne condition.
336. Mi tsuo
Fuchida. One
of Japans most
ski l l ed f l i er s,
Fuchida (1902
1976) command-
ed the air attack
against Pearl Har-
bor on December
7, 1941, and was the last to leave the battle area. After World War II,
Fuchida converted to Christianity and became a nondenominational
preacher, traveling frequently to America and later becoming a US
citizen. FDC with a cachet honoring the Garden and Horticultural
Clubs of America, signed in blue felt tip in English and Japanese, with
a biblical notation. Water spot to frst couple of Japanese characters,
mild rippling and creases to cachet area, and light pencil mailing ad-
dress written along bottom edge, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
338. Winfeld Scott Hancock. Union general (18241886) who
distinguished himself in the Battle of Gettysburg and later commanded
Custer and the 7th Cavalry against the Cheyenne in the disastrous
1867 campaign known as Hancocks War. Partly-printed DS, signed
Winf. S. Hancock, one page, 24 x 19, November 2, 1885. Military
Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States certifcate issued to
Lieutnenat Colonel John Wesley Pinel as a Companion of the First
Class. Signed at the conclusion by Hancock, and countersigned by
John P. Nicholson. Scattered creases and wrinkles, a couple of edge
tears, uniform toning, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise
very good condition. Rolled. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
339. Wade Hampton. Confederate military offcer and politician (18181902) who replaced
J. E. B. Stuart as Lees Chief of Cavalry following Stuarts death on the battlefeld. Hampton
later served as governor and senator from South Carolina. ALS, one page, lightly-lined both
sides, 5 x 8, March 25, 1891. Letter to Secretary of the Interior John Noble. In part: Mr. Jones
called on me the day you saw him & made all explanation assuring me tho that the lady should
be promoted promptly in accordance with your order. I therefore feel secure that the matter is
safe in your hands, & I merely wish to thank you for your kindness. I came on only to attend
the funeral of Genl Johnston & I fear that I may not have the pleasure of seeing you before my
departure. In fne condition, with intersecting folds and a pencil notation to front. Pre-certifed
332. Enola Gay and Bocks
Car. Collection of 15 items consist-
ing of signatures, signed photos,
prints, covers, and printed poems,
and a souvenir typescript, each
signed by a member of the Enola
Gay or Bocks Car crews, with a couple of the items signed by more
than one. Signers are: Charles Sweeney (3), Fred J. Olivi, Dutch Van
Kirk, Morris Jeppson (2), Paul Tibbets (4), George Caron (2), Tom
Ferebee, C. D. Albury, John Kuharek, R. H. Nelson, Ray Gallagher,
and Joe Stiborik. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
333. Enola Gay: Paul Tibbets.
Chilling 8 x 10 cardstock photo of the
Hiroshima mushroom cloud, signed in
blue felt tip, Paul Tibbets, Pilot. In fne
Hampton in Washington to attend the funeral
of his old comrade, General Johnston
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340. Wade Hampton. Confederate military offcer and politician (18181902) who
replaced J. E. B. Stuart as Lees Chief of Cavalry following Stuarts death on the battle-
feld. Hampton later served as governor and senator from South Carolina. ALS, one
page, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, State Democratic Executive Committee letterhead, October
17, 1876. Letter to I. J. Robertson. In full: A great pressure of business has kept me
from replying sooner to your letter & I now enclose the Resolution adopted by the De,
Ex. Com, in reference to the matter you brought to my attention. I have only to say that
this Resolution meets my approval & will govern my action should I be elected Governor
of this State. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and scattered
light toning and soiling over portions of text and signature, otherwise fne condition.
At the time of this letter, Hampton was embroiled in the 1876 South Carolina gubernatorial
race, the most hotly contested and bloodiest in state history. He was the frst southern
gubernatorial candidate to run opposing Reconstruction, and his supporters, known as
Red Shirts, were notorious for their violent tactics. Both parties claimed victory after the election in November, and for over six months two
legislatures operated in the state, each claiming to be legitimate. The South Carolina Supreme Court eventually named Hampton the winner
and the Savior of South Carolina served as governor until 1879. A fne letter dating from one of the most important elections in South Caro-
linas history. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
343. Iwo Jima. Glossy 11 x 14 photo
of the Iwo Jima fag raising, signed in blue
felt tip by three Medal of Honor recipients
from that battle: Jack Lucas, Hershel Wil-
liams, and George Wahlen. In very fne
341. Studholme Hodgson.
British commander (17081798)
best rememberd for commanding
the 1761 expedition that captured
Bell Isle. Manuscript DS, signed
S. Hodgson, one page, 8 x 12.5,
June 30, 1761. British military
warrant for subsistence pay.
In part: I do hereby direct and
require that out of the Treasure
in your hands for the use of the
Forces under my Command you
do advance without deduction
unto Lieutenant George King of
His Majestys Ninetieth Regiment
of Foot Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Hugh Mor-
gan, the Sum of Six Hundred and Thirty four Pounds Five Shillings
Ster. Value upon account of the Subsistence of this said Regiment.
In very good condition, with small separations along intersecting
folds, partial separation to hinge, and some light rippling and toning.
344. Albert Sidney Johnston. American military offcer (1803
1862) who fought with distinction in the Mexican-American War. Upon
hearing of the secession of Texas in 1861, he resigned his Army com-
mission and became Confederate commander of Western Department,
making him the second-highest-ranking general in the CSA. On April
6, 1862, as he led the ferce Confederate charge at Shiloh, he took a
bullet to the knee; though the wound did not appear serious, the bullet
had struck a major artery, and Johnston bled to death, becoming the
highest-ranking casualty of the war. Uncommon ink signature, A. S.
Johnston, on an off-white 3.75 x .75 clipped slip. Slip is affxed to
the top of a brief undated 4.75 x 8 ALS from Johnstons wife, which
reads, I send as you requested my husbands autograph. Irregular
edges, a few stray ink marks, and slight toning to top right corner
tip from adhesive on reverse, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed
342. Iwo Jima: Charles Lind-
berg. Thirteen items consisting
of various size signed photos, a
commemorative cover, a business
card and printed lyrics, each signed
in felt tip or pencil by Lindberg. In
fne condition. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
Hampton makes legislative promises in
the run up to the heated South Carolina
gubernatorial election of 1876
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347. James Longstreet. Confederate general (18211904) who distinguished himself at
Bull Run, Fredericksburg, and Chickamauga. ALS, one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5.5 x 9,
Piedmont Hotel letterhead, June 1, 1880. Letter to Senator, and future Supreme Court Justice,
L. Q. C. Lamar. In full: The papers report opposition to my confrmation in your Honroable
Senate. I desire to say that any charges that may be brought against me, save that I am an
honorable Republican are false and I can so prove them and those who make them know
them to be false. Otherwise they would long ago have made them before a civil tribunal. You
are reported, by the papers, as favorable to the confrmation. It is therefore due you that I
should make this assurance. Small separations along fragile horizontal folds, uniform toning,
scattered creases and wrinkles, and pencil notations to back, otherwise very good condition.
348. Fitzhugh Lee. American soldier and politician (18351905), nephew of Robert E. Lee,
who was a Confederate cavalry general during the Civil War and a general during the Spanish-
American War. In the interval between the two wars, Lee served as Governor of Virginia and
Consul General at Havana. ALS, in pencil, fve pages, 8 x 10, January 14, 1898. Letter written
as American Consul at Havana, describing the civil war then raging in Cuba only weeks prior to
the explosion that destroyed the U.S.S. Maine. In part: We have had a high old time here since
Wednesday morning last. A regular Monkey & Son time, Mobs-riots-streets flled with excited
people yelling death to Blanco! Muerta (death) to Autonomeinal viva Weyler &c &c. The attack
was started by Spanish offcers some 50 in number who broke into and destroyed a newspaper offce. The Reconcentration is a newspaper
in favor of autonomy. A large crowd followed them & they then came up to the La Discussion paper which had its offce just to the left of Ivy
lnglaterra as you look at the square. lt was formerly an insurgent paper or leaned that way & Weyler suppressed it and its editor fed out of the
country & returned going to the Insurgents-his name was Coronado or some such nameBy this time the offcers has quite a crowd behind
them-the foremost men rushed into the building over some of its police etc and tore up everythingand the crowd yelling and shouting muerta
Blanco the streets are crowded with the regular soldiers-Infantry and Cavalry there is a strong undercurrent of feeling and excitement vs
Blanco and Autonomy. Nothing so far against the U.S. I feel very sorry for ole Blanco because he has been sent here to do an impossible
thing - his own troop regulars will not support him in it and the volunteers the local defense fellows are very bitterThese fellows in all this are
the extreme SpaniardsThey all prefer U.S Annexation to Autonomy. Whatever may be the outcome of all this, it demonstrates the failure
of autonomyall classes may ask for U.S. intervention. It is only thing left now and it has become whether to question. We are on the eve of
something interesting. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Partial separations and tears along fragile folds, uniform toning to all
pages, scattered creases and edge chips, and a trimmed bottom edge to last page, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
349. Ivan Kozhedub. World War II
fghter ace (1920-1991) credited with
62 individual air victories. Color 29 x
22.75 print of Kozhedubs Lavochkin
La-7, numbered #346/950, signed in
pencil. Also signed in pencil by the
artist, Jerry Crandall. In fne condition.
345. Husband E. Kimmel. Ameri-
can naval admiral (18821968) who
commanded the Pacifc Fleet at the time
of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Relieved
of his command after the attack, Kimmel
retired shortly thereafter and spent much effort defending his actions.
FDC with a cachet honoring Wildlife Conservation, signed in blue ink.
346. Robert Howe. Major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. ALS
signed R Howe, one page, 7.5 x 9, no date. Brief letter to an unidentifed recipient. In full: I forward the
inclosed letter by the desire of our friend. If you wish to send an answer I go up to his quarters on or about
twelve today. Intersecting folds, a partial separation to the central horizontal fold, scattered edge wear and
creases, a bit of mild toning, and a small pencil notation to top left, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
A regular Monkey & Son time, Mobs-riots-streets
flled with excited people yelling death to Blanco! Muerta
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350. Robert E. Lee. War-dated ALS signed R. E. Lee, one
page, lightly-lined, 8 x 9.25, September 10, 1863. Letter written
from Camp, to Margaret and Carrie, referred to by Lee as My
beautiful daughters. In full: I have not seen you all day. I hope
this has not made you as sad as it has me. I would have gone
to you this afternoon, but heard you went to ride on horseback
with some of the young men. Tomorrow I shall be engaged all
the ming. There will be a review of Hills corps at 3 P. M., should
weather permit. If you wish to be present, I will send the wagon &
can then see you on the ground at intervals at least. Let me know
your wishes. I have kept a basket of grapes for you all day. I send
a letter for Carrie, which came tonight. It looks as if it came from
the Signal offcer. Rob [son Robert E. Lee, Jr.] does not like its
appearance, and is taking refuge in sleep, in hopes to smother
his sorrow. Good night. May good angels guard you & bright vi-
sions cheer you. Beautifully archivally double matted and framed
with a portrait of Lee, to an overall size of 22 x 16.5. In very good
condition, with intersecting folds, all writing and signature moderately faded and light, but still legible, a bit of mild toning, and a rough left edge.
Lee writes to Margaret and Caroline Stuart, daughters of Julia Calvert Stuart and relatives of his wife, Mary Randolph Custis. Julia was close
friends with Mrs. Lee and was one of the bridesmaids at the Lees wedding in 1831. Here, the general invites the women to the review of
Lieutenant General A. P. Hills Third Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia. He also alludes to the young womens suitors with his mention of
the ride on horseback with some of the young men. The sisters replied to him promptly, and he responded with a letter written the following
day, lightheartedly chiding them for keeping up too late last night with their numerous beaux, the Stonewall band. In September of 1863,
Lee was faced with discouraging Confederate prospects after the defeat at Gettysburg in July. He had offered his resignation to President
Davis the month before this letter, but Davis refused his request. An intimate letter providing insight into Lees family life. Pre-certifed John
351. Douglas MacArthur.
Vintage matte-finish 10.75
x 13.75 full-length Weldon
Burnham portrait of MacArthur
waving as he exits a building,
signed and inscribed in fountain
pen to former California governor
Goodwin Knight, To Governor
and Mrs. Knight, In cordial re-
membrance of Jan. 26, 1955,
Douglas MacArthur. Photo is
affxed to a slightly larger brown
board. In very good condition,
with signature and inscription moderately faded and light, but still
mostly legible, trimmed edges, and some light discoloration from
adhesive on reverse. Accompanied by two ALSs from MacArthurs
wife Jean. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Three different Philippine postage
stamps honoring MacArthur affxed
to a 3.75 x 2.5 off-white card, signed
across the stamps in fountain pen
by MacArthur. In fne condition.
Vintage 7.5 x 9.5 head-and-
shoulders photo, signed in foun-
tain pen, Douglas MacArthur.
Photo is affxed to an identical
size board. Trimmed edges and
a few light surface dings and
creases, otherwise fne condition.
Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
Lee writes an affectionate letter to his beautiful daughters,
inviting them to a review of General Hills corps
The legendary general presents
an oversized portrait to
Californias governor
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354. Robert E. Lee.
Incredible war-dated ALS
signed R. E. Lee, three
lightly-lined pages on two
adjoining sheets, 5.25 x
8, May 11, 1861. Letter
to his cousin Jane B.
Peter. In full: I am very
much obliged to you for
your kind letter of the 4th.
Your remembrances well
wishes & prayers are very
grateful to me & I assure
I stand in need of all. I
have thought of you &
Cousin Washington very
often & the terrible national
calamity impending over us, was not suffcient, heavy as I feel it to be, to turn my thoughts from you in your time of sorrow. I joined in your
grief dear Cousin Jane, sympathized in your affiction. Yet how happy are the dead, & how much distress have they been spared! May God
enable you to bear yours.
As regards your young friendit will give me great pleasure to advance his wishes & I desired him to see Dr. Gibson, Surgeon Gen; of the
Virga troops & get his aid. I felt bound in cander [sic] to tell him the diffculties in his way. That there are a great many in the state in his situ-
ation, applying for positions which they have been unable to obtain, & that I could not feel sanguine of his success. Still I would hope. I have
not seen him since but have not forgotten him, & have had his name entered on the list of applicants.
I presume you have heard of the embarassing [sic] situation of O. It is a high handed measure, which I suppose they rely upon the exigencies
of war to justify, & which I fear will be appealed to on both sides for approval of many enormities before this war shall end.
You have no cause of congratulation Cousin Jane, I am long to say for the position I at present occupy. If I had the ability I have not the means
to accomplish what is desired. You will see then that I need all of your kind consideration.
I am much obliged for your invitation to May. On the 9th she was still at A. The girls had gone to the interior. With much love to Cousin W & your
children. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Lees hand to Mrs. Peter, Washington Peter Esqr., Linwood, Ellicotts
Mills P. A., Maryland. In fne condition, with a couple small separations along intersecting horizontal and vertical folds and hinge.
Lee wrote this letter to his cousin in May 1861, only weeks after resigning his commission in the Union army and taking command of the Vir-
ginia state militia. As this correspondence indicates, the decision to side with his state continued to agonize him. Privately, he had denounced
secession as revolution, and desired a peaceful resolution between the North and South. I can anticipate no greater calamity for the country
than a dissolution of the Union, he had written to his son. But by the spring of 1861, the terrible national calamity was imminent and he
chose to stand by his native Virginia.
His decision had almost immediate consequences, beginning with the loss of his home. The embarassing situation of O likely refers to his
wifes cousin, Orton W. Williams, who alerted her that Union forces would soon occupy the Lee estate in Arlington. Concerned with the safety
of his family, Lee urged his wife and daughters to leave the mansion overlooking the Potomac. The girls had gone to to the interior while his
wife managed the removal of family heirlooms to safety. Soon after, in what Lee terms a high-handed measure, the Union Army occupied
the Lee estate, the mansion becoming the headquarters of the Union Army of Northeastern Virginia. Lee never set foot on the property again.
Lee letters of this signifcance rarely come to market, and his candid discussion of the impending confict and the loss of his family estate make
this an exceptionally desirable example. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
Writing in 1861 of the terrible national calamity
impending over us, Lee refects Yet how happy are
the dead, & how much distress have they been spared
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356. Anthony McAuliffe.
FDC with a cachet honoring the
United Nations World Refugee
Year, signed in blue ballpoint, A.
McAuliffe, General, U.S. Army. In
(MB $100)
357. Anthony McAuliffe.
United States Army gen-
eral (18981975) who com-
manded the force defending
Bastogne, Belgium, during
the Battle of the Bulge in
World War II. He was famous
for his brief reply to a German
surrender ultimatum: Nuts!
At the 60th anniversary of
the battle, a veteran claimed
that McAuliffe never uttered
that exact word, but reporters
found his actual phrasing too
strong and toned it down for
their dispatches home. War-
dated TLS signed A. C. McAuliffe, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, 103rd
Infantry Division letterhead, February 14, 1945. In a letter to J. F.
Seiberling of Seiberling Rubber Company, In part: I would like to
offer you my congratulations on turning out a record number of truck
tires during December. It is encouraging to us here to know that you
back home appreciate how tough the Nazis are. I suspect there will
be much hard fghting before it is over here. We certainly have cause
to be optimistic right now in view of the sensational progress of the
Russians in the East and the steady progress of the Americans and
British in the West. We all hope and pray with you for a quick vic-
tory. Light creasing and toning, and faint shadows at each corner
from previous mounting, otherwise fne condition. Accompanied by
the original mailing envelope. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
355. Walker Mahurin. The
frst USAAF double ace in Europe
and the frst recipient of the Silver
Star in the famous 56th Fighter
Group. Original acrylic painting
by Ray Waddey, canvas stretched
over a wooden frame, 24 x 18,
depicting Mahurin banking away
from a fghter he just shot down, signed in black felt tip, Walker A.
Mahurin, and also signed by Waddey. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
358. Nelson A. Miles.
American soldier (1839
1925) who earned a
niche in military history
as the only man to serve
as an offcer in the Civil
War, Indian Wars, and
Spanish-American War.
Though the nearly eighty-year-old Miles volunteered to serve during
World War I, his offer was declined by Woodrow Wilson. Ink signature,
Nelson A. Miles, Lieutenant General, U. S. Army, on an off-white 3.75
x 2 card. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
359. Billy Mitchell. American World War I ace (18791936).
His zealous ambition, overreaching bravado, and vocal criti-
cism of the War and Navy departments following the war led
to a court-martial, a guilty verdict, and prior to a suspension,
his resignation from the military in 1926. TLS signed Wm.
Mitchell, one page, 6 x 7, Boxwood letterhead, November
18, 1934. Brief letter to a collector. In full: Herewith is my
autograph, which you requested. In fne condition, with a
bit of light mirroring of signature and a couple light creases.
360. Mountbatten
of Burma. FDC with
a cachet honoring the
National Foundation
for Infantile Paralysis,
signed in fountain pen
Mountbatten of Burma,
A. F. In fne condition,
with light toning and central vertical fold. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Rare war-dated
correspondence from the
defant American commander
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362. Chester Nimitz. Vintage 14 x 11 paperstock photo of
Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri,
signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen To Sena-
tor J. Howard McGrathwith best wishes and great appreciation,
C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN. Image portion bears a printed
signature of Nimitz as well. Portion of signature and inscription a
few shades light, but still legible, and mild rippling and toning to
edges, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
361. Horatio Nelson. Highly esteemed British admiral (17581805)
best known for his participation in the Napoleonic Wars, during which, in
the Battle of Trafalgar, he lost his life. Upper half of an LS, one page both
sides, 8 x 6.25, July 22, 1798. Letter, written on board the HMS Vanguard,
to the master of the HMS Orion Minotaur. In part: John Paytonof His
Majestys Ship Defence having by the letter of yesterdays date acquainted
me that the Purser of His Majestysof and if found as represented you
will order the same into the charge & Custody of the Boatswain of the
said Ship reporting to me from under your hand. Letter continues on the
reverse, of and if found as represented you will Order the same into the
charge & Custody of the Boatswain of the said Ship, reporting to me from
under your hand your proceeding therein. Given on board His Majestys
Ship Vanguard Syracuse 22d July 1798. To the Masters of His Majestys
Ships Orion Minotaur. In good condition, with ink spot over portion of frst
name of signature, intersecting folds, two passing through single letters
of signature, with partial tape repair to separation along central horizontal
fold, scattered toning and soiling, a few other ink spots, as well as a small
burn mark to top edge.
When Nelson wrote this letter, his feet had just reached Syracuse on the
island of Sicily. I have not been able to fnd the French Fleet, to my great
mortifcation, he wrote at the time to his wife. Nelsons feet had narrowly
missed the French in June in Alexandria, and heading north, reached the
coast of Anatolia before continuing to Sicily in July. In this letter, Nelson
mentions the HMS Vanguard and HMS Orion Minotaur, both Royal Navy
74-gun ships of the line. The day after this correspondence, Nelson left
Syracuse, and on August 1, 1798, he fnally found the French feet off
Alexandria, beginning the Battle of the Nile. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
Desirable surrender
portrait inscribed to a
Rhode Island senator
Unable to fnd the French, Nelson writes
from Sicily regarding vessels in his feet
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364. Pearl Harbor.
Five glossy photos, two
4 x 6 and three 6 x 4,
each signed in ink or felt
tip by a different Pearl
Harbor survivor. Sign-
ers are: Duane Reyelts,
Donald Gordon, Sterling
Cale, Vincent Muirhead, and John DeFields. In fne condition. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
365. George S. Patton. ALS signed Geo S. Patton, Jr, four pages
on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, January 28. Letter to his Aunt Nomie.
In part (with Pattons grammar and spelling retained): I am feeling fne
and am nearly in training I go over to the gym every afternoon at fve
and exercise hard for half an hour then go down stairs and wrestle for
ffteen minutes. Wrestling is the best exercise I ever tried it uses every
muscle in your body to the utmost and particularly strengthens ones
neck besides it keeps your nose out of the way of elbows and dont
dislocate your shoulders you cant get hurt much. Just now I have a
black eye from it but it is due to my carelessnessThe new preacher
here is always preying that we be delivered from the evils of idleness.
If he ever lived a day in barracks I guess he would have less fear of our
going to hell by that road. I guess that my chances of getting frst corp are gone that man Greble is as military
as I am and has a lot more pull still I will get one any way I hope. In fne condition, with pencil notation to top of
frst page, and some scattered light toning and foxing. An early Patton letter detailing army life showing his dogged determination to climb the
ranks. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
363. Hiroo Onoda. WWII Impe-
rial Japanese Army intelligence
offcer who, under the specifc
orders to never surrender, spent
a staggering thirty years holding
out in the Philippines until receiving
defnitive word that the war was
over. Signed book: No Surrender: My Thirty Year War. First edition.
Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1974. Hardcover with dustjacket,
6 x 8.5, 219 pages. Signed on the title page in black ink in English
and Japanese. In fne condition, with some light wear to dustjacket.
367. Philippe Petain. French general who was honored as a na-
tional hero for his defense of Verdun during World War I, but who was
convicted after World War II of dealings with the enemy while head
of the collaborationist Vichy regime. One of Petains personal calling
cards, 4 x 2.25, signed on the front in black ink, Ph. Petain 13-1-31.
In very good condition, with light overall toning with a heavier block
of toning to center from tape remnant on reverse and a few bends.
366. John J. Pershing. Vin-
tage matte-fnish 7.5 x 13 photo,
signed and inscribed in fountain
pen To the Honorable Chas. P.
Caldwell, with cordial regards,
John J. Pershing. Photo bears
a raised Signal Corps seal to
lower left. Trimmed edges,
light to moderate contrast to
signature and inscription, and
a couple of minor creases to
background, otherwise fine
condition. Pre-certifed PSA/
DNA and RRAuction COA.
(MB $200)
The new preacher here is always preying that we be delivered from
the evils of idleness. If he ever lived a day in barracks I guess he
would have less fear of our going to hell by that road
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370. Colin Powell.
Three one-page TLSs,
two on Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff
letterhead, dated 1992,
1993, and 1994. Gen-
eral Powell responds to greetings from a well-wisher, with one letter
reading in part: I am indeed fattered that you think me worthy of
political offce. Since retiring, however, I have been devoting all my
energies to working on my autobiography and honoring speaking
obligations around the country. In overall fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
369. Pilots. Two
color satin-fnish 10 x
8 photos: one of Hank
Potter, Rex T. Barber,
and Charles W. Lindberg
posing together at a reunion, signed in the lower border in black
ballpoint and felt tip by all three; and one of Charles Lindberg and
Urban L. Drew, signed in black felt tip by Lindberg and in blue felt tip
by Drew. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
368. George E. Pickett. Virginia-born military offcer (18251875)
who fought with distinction during the Mexican-American War, re-
signing his commission to join the Confederate forces shortly after
the beginning of the Civil War. Rising to the rank of Confederate
brigadier general within a year, a division led by Pickett arrived on
the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. In an attack that would
come to be immortalized as Picketts Charge, more than half of
the Confederate forces were wiped out. ALS signed G. E. Pickett,
Capt. 9th Infy, Comg Co. D, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.75,
July 4, 1856. Brief letter to Colonel H. K. Craig, Chief of Ordnance
of the U. S. Army. In full: I have the honor to enclose the return
of Ordnance & ordnance stores pertaining to Compy D 9th Infy.
For the 2nd Quarter 1856. Nicely double matted and framed with
a seated portrait of Pickett and a biographical plaque to an overall
size of 25.25 x 25. In fne condition, with intersecting folds, and
some scattered light toning and soiling.
Pickett began serving with the 9th U.S. Infantry in Texas and in 1855
was promoted to captain in the regiment. The year of this letter, he
was dispatched the Pacifc Northwest to quell tensions between white
settlers and Native Americans. He would command the construc-
tion of Fort Bellingham on Bellingham Bay in Washington Territory, where he would learn the Chinook language and become sensitive to the
predicament of the local Indians. In Washington, Pickett married Morning Mist, a Native American woman of the Haida tribe, who would give
birth to his son, James Tilton Pickett. A fne example. Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
372. Norman Schwarzkopf.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Schwarzkopf
posing outdoors in civilian clothes,
signed in black felt tip. In very fne
condition. RRAuction COA.(MB
$100)
371. Eddie Rickenbacker. TLS, one
page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead,
February 9, 1971. Letter to an admirer. In
part: Yourcopy of my book Seven Came
Through was awaiting me on my return to the
city after an absence of approximately three
weeks, and I was happy to autograph this
book for you. In fne condition. Accompanied
by the original mailing envelope. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
Pickett posts an 1856 order to headquarters while grappling
with restive Native Americans in the Pacifc Northwest
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375. William T. Sherman. ALS signed W. T. Sherman,
four pages, lightly-lined on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, 92
Garrison Avenue letterhead, January 14, 1885. Letter to Alfred
discussing U. S. Grants fnancial troubles. In part: I have
purposely abstained from writing you about the Grant affair
because at Philadelphia I discovered that there was some
mystery about the case not revealed to me in New York. I have
a letter from Mr. Drexel of Philadelphia in which he says Mr.
Child had seen General Grant who was compelled to keep
silent for a time when all would be revealed satisfactory to his friends etcGenl Dodgesaid his information came from Genl Grants house,
and that he himself saw the Sheriffs offce at the houseNow Mr. Depew told me that Mr. Vanderbilt was anxious to get rid of the whole thing
and offered to sell his judgement for $100,000 thereby throwing off $50,000 of principal and about $10,000 of interest.
My frst conclusion was to get parties to raise this 100 th[ousand], buy off Vanderbilt, hold till Spring, sell the real propertyBut Mr. Drexel was
willing to do anything, everything for Genl. Grant, but nothing for Vanderbilt. As soon as l saw there was a hitch l declared myself out, and that
Genl Grant mentally & physically was able to manage his own business, that l would not take another step unless Genl. Grant requested it in
writing. I have since seen the correspondence between Vanderbilt & the Grants. Vanderbilts offer of the whole was an afterthought, but Grant
wants to wipe out the whole debt and stand free. He can never hold property with the liabilities of Grant & Ward hanging over him. I am sorry
to have given you trouble. In fne condition, with two vertical folds to left side and an ink notation at the top of the frst page, presumably by
the recipient.
In 1881, already on shaky fnancial grounds, Grant placed almost all of his fnancial assets into Grant & Ward, an investment banking part-
nership established by his son with Ferdinand Ward. In 1884, Ward swindled Grant, bankrupted the company, and fed. Depleted of funds
and living off his retirement pay from the Army while also fghting throat cancer, Grant struggled to pay back a personal loan from William H.
Vanderbilt. In this letter by his Civil War champion General Sherman, we see his lifelong friend attempt to help him out of his tough spot: My
frst conclusion was to get parties to raise this 100 th[ousand], buy off Vanderbilt, hold till Spring, sell the real property Mr. Drexel was willing
to do anything, everything for Genl. Grant, but nothing for Vanderbilt. A poignant letter showing that the friendship forged on the battlefeld
twenty years earlier remained strong until the end.Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
374. William T. Sherman. Ink signature, Yrs truly, W. T. Sherman, on an off-white
5 x 1.5 slip, clipped from the closing of a letter, with typed notations along bottom edge.
In very good condition, with central vertical fold through second initial, scattered ton-
ing and soiling, show-through from writing and mounting remnants on reverse, and a
horizontal fold directly above signature. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
373. Robert F. Scott. TLS signed General Bob, two pages, 8.5 x 11, personal
letterhead, October 10, 1974. Letter to the president of the American Freedom Train
Foundation seeking restitution for broken promises. In part: This is a great country.
This dedicated patriot spent three daysat your request, with his memorabilia for
your use and to be the frst of two speakers at the frst planning conference at what
you call the American Freedom Train. Nine months later your Preamble Express
sped through this patriots city, blowing its whistle, evidently indicating to this patriot to move out of the wayArriving at a fgure that will justify
the mental anguish of such a gross injustice that I think was done to me could be quite considerableTherefore, to answer your request, I
consider the monetary consideration to be $22,000. This sum is for the two items referred to herein, namely, the excellent coverage I gave
your project and the mental anguish of the gross injustice. In fne condition, with rusty staple hole to top left of pages, several ink notations to
second page (one indicating Scotts request), and a few wrinkles. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Impoverished and scandalized, Grant still has his great generals support
Arriving at a fgure that will justify
the mental anguish of such a gross
injustice that I think was done to me
could be quite considerable
106 Military
379. J. E. B. Stuart. Fabled Confederate general (18331864)
best known for his consummate skill in reconnaissance and as a
cavalry offcer. After leading successful offensive actions during the
Northern Virginia Campaignas well as a late, disastrous show-
ing at Gettysburg, which led to a personal rebuke by LeeStuart
was killed during the Overland Campaign at the age of 31. ALS
signed J. E. B. Stuart, 1st Lt., 1st Cav, one page both sides, 7.5
x 10, December 4, 1857. Letter to Virginia Senator R. M. T. Hunter,
marked Private at the top. In full: I trust you will excuse the liberty
I have taken in addressing you this letter without myself the honor
of acquaintance with you. The matter to which I wish to draw your
attention is in itself when considered in all its bearings a suffcient
apology. You are one of the two exponents most honored by my
beloved State, Virginia, and back to whom you have unquestion-
ably refected so much honor. What better advocate then for the
cause of justice! My father-in-law Lieut. Col. Cooke 2nd Dragoons
is now en route to Utah, and if not already arrived there, is no doubt
struggling through the Canons of the Rocky Mountain passes, whilst
the operations of the army are such as to urge upon Congress an
increase particularly of the mounted force of our army. In such an
event his just claims for preferment might possibly be set aside as
they were in 55 by one on the spot, and now as then he be left to
plod his way through the very slow stages of regular promotion,
unless some friend be able and willing to urge his claims to a suc-
cessful issue. From a knowledge of your public character during
the whole of your Sensational career, not to omit the esteem in
which you were held by my father the late Archibald Stuart of Patrick, I have felt secure in writing to you as such a friend, without Cal Cookes
knowledge or consent - to ask you to secure for him a Colonelcy in one of the new mounted Regts. I do not scruple to say that the record
shows him eminently qualifed for a higher position. Still I fancy that unless the army is increased beyond all expectations that any position
beyond the grade of COL. has been already promised. I will not descant upon Cal C.s merits. His history is identifed with our frontier his-
tory for the last 20 years. In the Secy Wars reports concerning Indian warfare in New Mexico in the Spring of 54. the Souix Campaign 55,
and the most important and delicate trust of Kansas matters in 56 (Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov.) as shown in Colonel Davis last report abundantly
show more than I could say. Besides if I am not mistaken you are personally acquainted with him. His brother was the late Jno. R. Cooke of
Richmond. Any assistance you may feel authorized to give him will meet, I feel sure, with the hearty cooperation of the whole VA delegation,
and gain for you the still greater esteem and heartfelt gratitude of the Col. and his friends, who like myself are anxious for his advancement.
I have read with great satisfaction your letter to Mr. Leake. It expresses sentiments which should be entertained by every southerner. Jim
Lane is ranting, but Kansas takes no notice of him.
Letter is beautifully double cloth matted and framed, so both sides may be viewed, with a printed map of various trail routes and an image of
a wagon train, to an overall size of 21 x 18.5. That frame is in turn affxed by hinges to its left edge to a larger mat and frame, which bears a
small plaque, an oval portrait of Stuart, and a transcription of the letter, to an overall size of 28.5 x 34. Intersecting folds, two small tack holes
to top edge, a couple of trivial edge tears, some scattered light toning, and a couple of brushes to text, otherwise fne condition.
When he wrote this letter, Stuart was living at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas with his wife and infant daughter. He was a recent veteran of clashes
with Native Americans and the violence of Bleeding Kansas. Here, he writes to Virginia Senator Robert M. T. Hunter on behalf of his father
in law, Philip St. George Cooke, an Army cavalry offcer. At the time, Cooke, who was acquainted with Brigham Young, was taking part in the
Utah expedition of 1857-58. Stuarts letter advocating for his promotion may have worked, as Cooke was made a colonel following the expedi-
tion, taking command of the 2nd U.S. Dragoons. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Stuart would not have such kind words for his father in law,
who sided with the Union. He will regret it but once, Stuart said of Cookes decision, and that will be continually. Embarrassed by his son
in laws audacious raid encircling the Union army, Cooke left active feld service after the Peninsular Campaign. A fantastic letter written in the
prelude to the Civil Waran event that would tear his family apart. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
Advocating for his father-in-laws promotion in the 2nd U.S. Dragoons,
Stuart argues the operations of the army are such as to urge upon
Congress an increase particularly of the mounted force of our army
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384. World War II: Brothers of
Chivalry. Limited edition 17 x 11
print entitled Brothers of Chivalry,
numbered #8/400, signed in pencil,
Charles L. Brown and Franz
Stigler. Also signed in pencil by
the artist, Kelli Spiller. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
383. William Westmoreland. Glossy
8 x 10 photo of Westmoreland in his
dress uniform, signed in black felt tip,
W. C. Westmoreland. In fne condition.
382. Anthony Wayne. Revolutionary War gen-
eral (17451796) whose daring tactics earned him
the nickname Mad Anthony. After demonstrating
his exceptional military abilities at Ticonderoga,
Stony Point, and West Point, Wayne served in the
Pennsylvania legislature and as a delegate to the
Constitutional Convention. Following a year in the
U.S. Congress, Wayne, at Washingtons request,
emerged from retirement to lead an expedition in
the Northwest Indian War. ALS signed Anty Wayne,
one page both sides, 6.25 x 6.25, June 14, 1782.
Retained draft of a letter to Major John Rudolph. In
part: I have had the pleasure of Capt. McQueens
company & am much obliged to you for your friendly letters! I am pleased to hear that Col. Lee is made happy in Miss now Mrs Lee, he will but
ill brook the idea of constrain in the feld of Venus. Though I am inclined to believe that he will concedethe Rubicon & will not be bound by
any Contractuntil he returns againYou have a worthy offcer at the head of it there. Signed at the conclusion by Wayne, with his signature
over an address panel addressed to him. Intersecting folds, two passing through single letters of signature, repaired paper loss to second
integral page, a couple small pencil marks, and scattered toning and wrinkling, otherwise very good condition.
In June 1782, Wayne was in Georgia fghting Native Americans allied with the British. He had been ordered south following the surrender of
Cornwallis, and after several engagements with the British, would take Savannah in July. In this letter, he discusses the April 1782 marriage of
Colonel Henry Light-Horse Harry Lee to Matilda Ludwell Lee, whose beauty gained her the name the Divine Matilda. Wayne praises the union,
but questions Light-Horse Harrys ability to remain faithful, wryly remarking, he will but ill brook the idea of constrain in the feld of Venus. Lee
had resigned his commission several months earlier after Yorktown, citing fatigue and displeasure with the manner he was treated by other
offcers, and later became the governor of Virginia and the father of Confederate general, Robert E. Lee. Wayne also mentions Captain John
McQueen, who was special envoy from General Washington to the Marquis de Lafayette. A desirable letter tying together two heroes of the
Revolution, written with the end of the war in sight. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
381. Lew Wallace. Union general
(18271905) who became better known as
the author of the best-selling religio-historical
novel Ben-Hur. Ink signature, With all good
wishes, your friend, Lew Wallace, Crawfords-
ville, Ind., June 10th, 1902, on an off-white
5.75 x 8.25 album page. In fne condition,
with scattered soiling, small edge tear, and
a pencil notation to top right. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
380. Paul Tibbets
and Curtis LeMay.
Limited edition flown
commemorative cover,
7.5 x 4.5, with a color cachet honoring the introduction of the Boe-
ing B-29, signed in blue ballpoint by Paul Tibbets; and an FDC with
a cachet honoring from Jennies to Jets, signed in black felt tip by
Curtis LeMay and Paul Tibbets. In fne condition, with a uniform shade
of toning to FDC. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Wayne writes regarding the marriage of another
Revolutionary War hero, Henry Light-Horse Harry Lee
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391. World War II: Wake Is-
land. Five glossy and satin-fnish
photos, one 4 x 6 and four 6 x 4,
each signed in felt tip or ballpoint
by a different participant. Signers
are: Dave Kliewer, Ernest Rogers,
Lloyd Nelson, Guy Kelnhoffer, and
John Dale. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
390. World War II: Up Periscope. Color
17.25 x 25.25 poster for the symposium en-
titled Up Periscope, signed in pencil by four
World War II sub skippers, including three
Medal of Honor recipients: C. W. Nimitz,
Jr., Eugene Fluckey, George L. Street III,
and Richard H. OKane. In fne condition.
389. World War II: Tibbets
and Lindberg. Two identical 10
x 8 photos of the Japanese sign-
ing the surrender aboard the USS
Missouri, one glossy and one satin-fnish, one signed in black felt tip
by Tibbets and Lindberg, the other signed in blue felt tip by Lindberg.
388. World War II: Okinawa. Five
glossy photos, four 4 x 6 and one 6 x 4,
each signed in felt tip by a participant in
the battle. Signers are: James Anderson,
John Dillon, Donald Dencker, Marvin
Margoshes, and Charles Womack.
In fne condition. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
387. World War II: Guadalcanal.
Five glossy photos, four 4 x 6 and
one 6 x 4, including three color, each
signed in felt tip by a different par-
ticipant. Signers are: Richard Greer,
Edward Abemathy, Cary Langhorne
Washburn, Howard Roberts, and
Gilbert Bowers. In fne condition.
386. World War II: Great Raid
POW Rescue. Five glossy photos,
three 4 x 6 and two 6 x 4, including
one color, each signed in felt tip or
ballpoint by the participant pictured.
Signers are: John Richardson, Wil-
liam Adair, Melvin Shearer, Samuel
Ring, and William Proudft. In fne
393. Sgt. Alvin C. York. American World War I hero
(18871964) who won the Medal of Honor for leading a suc-
cessful charge on a German machine-gun nest that resulted
in 32 German deaths and the capture of 132 prisoners. Alvin
C. York Agricultural Institute business check, 6.5 x 2.75,
flled out and signed by York, payable to Town Talk Clothes
for $33.25, November 3, 1929. In fne condition, with cancel-
lation holes to body. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
392. World War II: Yamamoto
Mission. Color limited edition
35 x 23.5 print entitled Bogeys!
Eleven OClock High, numbered
#1236/1250, signed in pencil
by eight P-38 pilots who few on
the Yamamoto mission: John W.
Mitchell, Rex Barber, Doug Canning, Del Goerke, Lou Kittel, Julius
Jacobson, Roger Ames, and Larry Graebener. Also signed in pencil
by the artist, Robert Taylor. Rolled and in fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
385. Leonard Wood. Medal of Honor
winning military officer and physician
(18601927) who served as Army Chief of
Staff and later as Governor General of the
Philippines. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, March
24, 1920. Letter, marked Personal, to John
C. Barnard. In part: I suggest that you get
in touch with Senator Moses in Washington
who is in charge of the situation in the South.
I am always glad to hear from former members of the Rough Riders.
Wood also adds a handwritten sentiment at the closing. In fne condi-
tion, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature,
and a uniform shade of toning. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
I am always glad to hear from for-
mer members of the Rough Riders
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399. Apollo 9. Excep-
tional color satin-fnish
10 x 10 photo from of
the Apollo 9 capsule in
orbit, signed in silver ink,
Rendezvous in Earth
Orbit, 7th of March 1969,
Dave Scott, Apollo 9
CMP, Rusty Schweick-
art, and Jim McDivitt,
Apollo 9 CDR. In fne
condition, with a strip
of adhesive remnant on
the reverse. Accompanied by a photo of Schweickart taken at time of
signing. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
397. Buzz Aldrin.
Signed book: Encoun-
ter with Tiber. Limited
edition of 1500 copies
(this copy No. 603).
Nashville: FlatSigned
Press, 2005. Leath-
er-bound hardcover,
6.25 x 9.5, 563 pages.
Signed in ballpoint on
the limitation page. Accompanied by a photo taken at time of private
signing. In very fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR
396. Buzz Aldrin. Program from the 16th
International Space Development Confer-
ence, held in 1997 in Orlando, Florida, 8.5
x 11, 16 pages, signed on the front cover
in black ink by Buzz Aldrin, science fction
writer Ben Bova, and Frederick Ordway. In
fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli
395. Buzz Aldrin. Color 11 x 14 NASA
photo of a Saturn V rocket near the Vehicle
Assembly Building, signed in black felt
tip. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve
Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
394. Buzz Aldrin. Color 20 x 16
NASA print of Aldrin working on the
lunar surface, signed and inscribed
in the lower border in black felt
tip, To Robert Barrett, with best
wishes, Buzz Aldrin. Rolled and
in fne condition, with light toning
to borders from previous display
and tape along reverse edges. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR
400. Apollo 13. Three different commemorative covers, with
cachets honoring the launch, emergency, and successful landing of
Apollo 13, signed in ink or felt tip by Jack Swigert, James Lovell, and
Fred Haise respectively. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli
401. Apollo 14. Mailing envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, bearing a
frst man on the moon stamp and a Houston, Texas, cancel-
lation, signed in black ballpoint by Alan Shepard, Ed Mitchell,
and Stu Roosa. Envelope also has a stamped address and
notation to lower right. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve
398. Apollo 13:
Haise and Kranz.
Two identical color satin-
fnish 10 x 8 photos of
Kranz seated at Mission
Control talking to Haise, who is on the video screen, signed in gold
ink by Gene Kranz and in silver ink by Fred Haise, who adds, Apollo
13 LMP. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
402. Apollo 17. Apollo 17 splash-
down cover with a cachet honoring
the splashdown and recovery of the
Apollo 17 crew, signed in black ink
by Ron Evans and Gene Cernan,
and in black felt tip by Harrison
Schmitt. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
space & aviation
110 Space & Aviation
405. Apollo 17. Signed book: Eyewitness
to Space. NY: Harry N. Abrams. Hardcover
with dustjacket, 16.75 x 12.5, 227 pages.
Inscribed on the second free end page in
an unknown hand, To Ned Gerrity: With
appreciation for your encouragement and
support in making possible the International
youth science visit to the launch of Apollo
17, and signed underneath in black felt tip
by Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Harrison
Schmitt. In fne condition, with some mild
toning to fore edges, a gift presentation on frst free end page, and some light toning and creasing to dustjacket. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli
404. Apollo 11. Three color 8 x 10 NASA photos of the individual
Apollo 11 astronauts: one signed and inscribed in blue felt tip, To
CharlotteGood luck! Neil Armstrong; one signed in black ink by
Michael Collins; and one signed and inscribed in black felt tip To
Ronny Thomson, with best wishes, Buzz Aldrin. In fne condition,
with lightly trimmed edges to Armstrongs photo, and three binder
dings to right edge of Collinss photo. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
403. Apollo 11. Color glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of the Apollo 11 prime
crew posing together in their spacesuits against a lunar background,
affxed to a 12 x 10.5 mount, signed and inscribed in black felt tip
on the mount, To Cliff CharlesworthWith our sincere appreciation
for your friendship and your professional performance as our fight
Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, with Arm-
strong adding Apollo 11, next to Aldrins signature. Light surface
impression to upper left background of image, mild uniform fading to
photo, as well as signatures and inscriptions, but all still completely
legible, and a bit of mild toning to mount, otherwise fne condition.
Photo was originally acquired from the Lousma Family collection.
The Apollo 11 crew had good reason to thank Charlesworth for his
friendship and professional performance as he served as a NASA
fight director for the frst moon landing. In his capacity as fight
director for the Manned Spacecraft Center at Houston from 1962
to 1970, he was ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining
to mankinds most important spacefight. He also served as direc-
tor for Gemini 11, Gemini 12, and Apollo 8. Charlesworth died in
1991. Sincere admiration from Apollo 11 to one of the forgotten heroes who made their mission a success. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR
With appreciationin making possible the International
youth science visit to the launch of Apollo 17
Neil, Buzz, and Mike recognize Flight
following their history-making journey
408. Neil Arm-
strong. Color 8 x
10 NASA photo of
Armstrong posing
in his white space
suit, his helmet by
his side, signed and
inscribed in black
felt tip To Richard
GoldBest wishes,
Neil Armstrong. In
fne condition, with a
couple light creases
to lower left corner
tip. Accompanied by
a carbon of the 1972
letter sent to Arm-
strong requesting the autograph. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR
407. Neil Armstrong. Uninscribed color 8 x 10 NASA
photo of Armstrong posing in his white space suit, his helmet
by his side, signed in blue felt tip. Double matted and framed
to an overall size of 12 x 14. In fne condition, with signature
lightly faded, but still completely legible. Uninscribed photos
of Armstrong represent one of the most coveted prizes in the
entire feld of space collecting. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
406. Apollo 17. Color 10 x 8 NASA red-numbered photo of the Apollo
17 crew posing with their lunar rover in front of the launch pad, signed
and inscribed in black felt tip To the Norman Family, Best regards, Ron
Evans, Apollo 17, 7/1/88, Harrison Schmitt, and Gene Cernan. In fne
condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
409. Neil Arm-
strong. Color 3
x 4.75 cardstock
photo of Armstrong
posing in his space
suit against a lunar
background, signed
in blue ballpoint. In
fne condition, with
a few scattered light
surf ace i mpres-
sions. Pre-certifed
Steve Zarelli and
RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
411. Neil Arm-
strong. Com-
m e m o r a t i v e
cover with a re-
turn address of
Air Force Kokee
Station in Hawaii,
and a stamped
cachet honoring
the Gemini 3 mission, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Neil
Armstrong. Also signed by NASA Doctor A. D. Catterson, as well as
six other members of the tracking station, signing in ballpoint and
felt tip. In fne condition, with a few light creases and a bit of trivial
soiling. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
413. Neil Armstrong. We Came In Peace For All Mankind album signed in-
person on the front cover in black felt tip by Armstrong. In fne condition, with a
punch hole to top right corner, mild album impressions to front cover, and some
slight surface wear. The record is not included. Signature was acquired at a
Make-A-Wish charity golf event circa 1992. A very uncommon format with great
lunar association. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
410. Neil Armstrong. Collection of correspondence
from Armstrong and his wife, in the form of Christmas
cards, all to the same recipient, as well as assorted
unsigned items relating to Apollo 11. Included are fve
Christmas cards signed by Neil Armstrong, which are
signed as follows: (1990) Neil Armstrong; (1996)
Carol & Neil Armstrong, adding Hope you have a
great 97, on the adjacent side; (1999) Carol & Neil
Armstrong; (2002) Carol & Neil Armstrong, adding
We hope to pop in on you one of these days!; and (2003) Carol & Neil Armstrong. Each of the
cards are accompanied by their original mailing envelopes, each addressed in Armstrongs hand.
Also included are two Christmas cards signed by Armstrongs wife, one from 1973; two Christmas cards bearing embossed signatures from the
1980s; a printed invitation to a reception honoring the Apollo 11 astronauts on July 15, 1969; an invitation to the Apollo 11 launch; several book-
lets and programs regarding Apollo 11; an invitation and two reserved passes to Neil Armstrongs 1969 homecoming; and an unsigned candid
color satin-fnish 10 x 8 photo of the launch of Apollo 11. In fne overall condition. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
412 . Neil Armstrong.
Ballpoint signature, Neil
Armstrong, on an off-
white 5 x 8 sheet of Gen-
eral Time Limited statio-
nery, dated in another
hand October 10, 1974.
central horizontal fold
and some light edge ton-
ing. Sheet also bears a
signature and sentiment
from Sir Patrick Moore,
well away from Arm-
strongs signature which
could be easily matted
out. Pre-certifed Steve
Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Early 90s in-person signed
recording of the Apollo 11 mission
Holiday greetings from the frst man on
the moon with fve signed Christmas cards
418. Astronauts. Composite 1/200 scale model of a Saturn V
rocket, 20.5 in height, presented on a wooden base, and signed on
the sides in black felt tip by 11. Signers include: Edgar Mitchell, Jerry
Carr, Andrew Allen, Al Worden, Richard Gordon, Walt Cunningham,
Scott Carpenter, Mike Mullane, Joe Kerwin, Laura Shepard (daugh-
ter of Alan Shepard), and one other. In fne condition, with some
light yellowing to panels. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
416. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Color
16 x 20 poster of the 2006 inductees into
the Astronaut Hall of Fame, signed in silver
ink by Charles Bolden, Henry Hartsfeld,
and Brewster Shaw. Rolled and in fne
condition, with some scattered creases and
edge dings. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
415. Neil Armstrong. Postal cover bearing a July 24, 1969, USS
Hornet cancellation, and an Apollo 8 postage stamp, signed in black
ballpoint by Armstrong. Cover also bears several typed notations and
a German address. In fne condition, with a few creases and several
areas of light, erased pencil remnants. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
414. Neil Armstrong. A complete set of 32 First Man on the Moon ten-
cent United States postage stamps, 9 x 10, signed across the stamps in red
felt tip by Armstrong. Light overall contrast to signature, and some mild toning
to edges, otherwise fne condition. A scarce offering with superb association,
as Armstrong has routinely refused to sign any philatelic material for years,
coupled with an exceptionally large signature! Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
417. Alan Bean. Color limited edition
23.5 x 32 lithograph entitled Too Beautiful
To Have Happened By Accident, num-
bered #585/600, depicting Bean holding
the fag on the lunar surface, with the earth
in the background, signed in pencil. Triple
matted to an overall size of 30 x 38. In fne
condition, with some scattered light surface
marks and a few light moldy spots to left
side and mat. Oversized. Pre-certifed
Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
Scarce full sheet of First
Man on the Moon stamps
425. Thomas E. Braniff.
American fnancier (1883
1954) who founded Braniff
Airways and who was killed
in the crash of a private
plane. TLS signed Tom,
one page, 7 x 10, personal
letterhead, September 10,
1931. Braniff writes to
Rutherford Towner. In part:
I have before me your let-
ter of July 2nd addressed
to Phil calling attention to
the fulfllment of your pre-
diction that oil would reach
fve cents a barrel. Your
prophecy in the matter was
so accurate that I am contemplating the preparation of a question-
naire dealing with the future prices of various commodities, including
stocks which I own in insurance companies and other corporations,
as well as those I would like to buy if I felt sure I had the correct dope
as to their future progress. Under separate cover I am sending to
you a slight remembrance of our trip to Europe. It is a purse which I
purchased and had initialed for you at one of the Florentine Shops,
and it is not so large but what even during these depressed times
you will doubtless be able to keep it well stocked. Light mailing fold
through signature, and a few staple holes and subtle hint of toning to
top margin, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
424. William E. Boeing. American businessman (18811956) who
founded the multibillion-dollar aircraft manufacturing company that still
bears his name. Rare partly-printed DS, signed W. E. Boeing, one
page, 14.25 x 8.25, December 26, 1925. Certifcate, number seven,
for 10 shares of stock in the Miller Logging Company issued to O.
W. Tripper, signed at the conclusion by Boeing as the companys
president. Two vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature,
red cancellation endorsement to front, some light toning, and marginal
binding holes to left edge, otherwise fne condition. There are no Boeing
signatures on Boeing stocks that have ever been discovered. There
were a total of 12 certifcates that had his signature, and only 6 where
the signature was sharp and uncancelled like this one ismost are
already well distributed into collections. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
420. Alan Bean. Color lim-
ited edition 27.5 x 17.5 print en-
titled Helping Hands, numbered
#695/850, signed in pencil by Bean.
Double matted to an overall size
of 34 x 24. Moderate signature
contrast against dark background,
and surface dings and impressions mainly along right edge, otherwise
fne condition. Oversized. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
419. Astronauts. Color glossy 13.5 x 10.75 composite photo of the
space shuttle and an astronaut, affxed to a 20 x 16 mount, signed on
the mount in black felt tip by 45 astronauts including Norm Thagard,
Dave Walker, Mark Lee, Rick Heib, Jim Wetherbee, Robert Gibson,
Brewster Shaw, Pinky Nelson, Ellen Baker, Bob Springer, Carl Meade,
Bonnie Dunbar, Tom Akers, and Loren Shriver. Top of mount bears an
inscription of an affxed printed name with With best wishes from the
Astronauts!, written underneath in an unknown hand. In fne condition,
with tape remnants to lower left corner and a bit of light soiling to top
of mat. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
422. Kalpana Chawla. Payload spe-
cialist aboard the ill-fated Columbia. Color
8 x 10 NASA photo, signed and inscribed
in gold ink To Rosemarie Ulbig, Best
wishes, Kalpana Chawla. In fne condition.
Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
421. Gene Cernan. Color 14
x 11 NASA photo of the Apollo
10 command module orbiting the
moon, signed in black felt tip, Gene
Cernan, Apollo X. In fne condition,
with a mild crease to right edge.
Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR
45 Shuttle astronauts present
an oversized portrait
429. Charles Conrad. Business
check, 6 x 2.75, flled out and signed
by Conrad, payable to Charles
Conrad, Jr. for $5000.00, January
8, 1979. Removably presented on
a color 8.5 x 11 informational sheet.
In fne condition, with mild vertical
bank stamps lightly passing through
signature. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli
428. Michael Collins. Color satin-
fnish 8 x 10 photo of Collins training
during his Gemini mission, signed in black
ink. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve
427. Michael Collins. Color 8 x
10 NASA photo of Collins posing in
his space suit against a lunar back-
ground, signed in black felt tip. In fne
condition, with biographical informa-
tion affxed to reverse. Pre-certifed
Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
426. Michael Collins. Color satin-
fnish 8 x 10 photo of Collins in his space
suit posing against a lunar background,
signed in blue felt tip. In very fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed(MB $100)
431. Donal d W.
Douglas. Aircraft in-
dustrialist (1892-1981)
who founded the Doug-
las Aircraft Company
in 1921. Building on
the success of the twin
engine DC-3, Douglas
Aircraft dominated do-
mestic commercial air
traffc until Boeing introduced the jetliner in 1958. Vintage fountain
pen signature, D. W. Douglas, on a light pink 6 x 4.25 album page.
In fne condition, with a light horizontal fold at the bottom. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
430. Charles Conrad. Glossy
10 x 8 photo of Conrad performing
an experiment on the lunar surface,
signed in black felt tip, An Island
of Refuge in an Ocean of Storms.
Charles Conrad, Apollo XII. In
very fne condition. Pre-certifed
Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
432. Amelia Earhart. Signed book: 20 hrs. 40 min: Our Flight in the
Friendship. Later printing. NY: G.P. Putnams Sons, 1928. Hardcover,
5.5 x 8.5, 314 pages. Signed and inscribed on the frst free end page,
For Mary Bayles, with best wishes, Amelia Earhart. In good condi-
tion, with several library stamps to pages and fore-edges, detached
half-title page, owners bookplate affxed to front pastedown, blocks
of toning over signature and inscription, as well as scattered soiling
to signed page, loose and partially detached spine, loose rear hinge,
wear to spine, and some staining to boards. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
433. Adolf Fischer.
Flight mechanic who
few on the maiden voy-
age of the Hindenburg.
Limited edition flown
commemorative cover,
7.5 x 4.5, #1134/1466,
with a cachet honoring
the 70th anniversary of the formation of Deutsche Luftschiffahrts,
signed in blue ballpoint by Fischer. In fne condition, with a small
museum label affxed to lower right. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
439. Bob Hoover.
Colorful composite scale
model of Hoovers P-51
Mustand Ole Yeller,
signed on the wing in green felt tip. In fne condition. Accompanied
by a color 8.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo of Hoover in Yeller, signed in
black felt tip, a display stand, and a photo taken at the time of signing
the model. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
438. John Glenn. TNS, one
page, 5.25 x 8, United States
Senate letterhead, no date. Short
memo to his secretary. In full:
Please add the Senator from
Indiana, Mr. Bayh and the Senator
from New York, Mr. Javits as co-
sponsors to S 571, a bill to increase
HUDs Civil Rights Enforcement
powers. In fne condition, with
opening paragraph struck out,
apparently by Glenn, and a small
staple hole and pencil notation to
top. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
437. John Glenn. A CAM 2 air
mail envelope, 9 x 4, bearing a
purple horseshoe stamped cachet
announcing, Lindbergh Again
Flies the Air Mail, signed on the
front in blue felt tip by Glenn. In fne condition, with uniform toning, a
bit heavier at the edges, and a few light creases. Pre-certifed Steve
436. John Glenn and
Guenter Wendt. Satin-
fnish 10 x 8 photo of Wendt
clowning around with Glenn
before his fight, signed in
black felt tip by both John
Glenn and Guenter Wendt,
adding Padleader, under his
signature. In very fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
435. Gemini 11. Commemo-
rative cover with a cachet
honoring the Gemini 11 fight,
signed in blue ballpoint by
Charles Conrad and in black
ballpoint by Dick Gordon. In
fne condition. Pre-certifed
434. Amelia Earhart. Vintage 8 x 10 photo of Earhart posing in front of her
plane along with Hollywood stunt pilot and fight instructor Paul Mantz and
Lockheed test pilot Marshall Headle, signed in black ink, Amelia Earhart, Paul
Mantz, and Marshall Headle. Double matted and framed to an overall size
of 16 x 18. Some scattered light surface marks and creases, and some light
irregular adhesion to signatures, otherwise fne condition.
In 1935, about the time this image was captured, Mantz was serving as technical
advisor for Earharts transpacifc fightthe one in which she became the frst
person to complete a transoceanic fight from Hawaii to California. On her team
was Headle, a veteran fyer who had piloted some 300 Lockheed airplanes on
their maiden voyages. Yet there is one other vital person in the image who
must not be overlookedOld Bessie, Earharts beloved Lockheed Vega aircraft
that helped her fy into the history books. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
Earhart poses with members
of her record-setting
trans-Pacifc fight team
441. Evangeline Lindbergh.
Mother of Charles Lindbergh. Highly
uncommon, vintage matte-fnish 8.5 x
11 photo of Lindberghs mother clutch-
ing her pearl necklace and wearing
an aviation pin in support of her son,
signed in fountain pen, Sincerely,
Evangeline L. Lindbergh. In fne
condition, with three punch holes to
left edge and some light contrast to
signature.
This is one of the most historical pictures ever taken of Charles
mother, on June 11, 1927. His mother is proudly awaiting his return
on the USS Memphis, the boat upon which he landed at the New York
harbor. There are very few photos that exist of Charles mother, let
alone one directly related to an important Lindbergh aviation event.
To have a signed photograph of this very important momenther
cherished sons returnmakes it one of the most important historical
photos related to the Lindbergh family. This comes from the personal
collection of Barry Friedman, one of the leading Charles Lindbergh
historians. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
442. Charles Lindbergh. Exceptional oversized
vintage matte-fnish 10.5 x 12.75 Underwood and Un-
derwood photo of Lindbergh posing with the Spirit of St.
Louis, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain
pen To Mr. Fred Buchholz, Charles A. Lindbergh, June
12, 1927. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x
18.5. In fne condition. A superb example of Lindbergh
posing with his historic aircraft, signed very soon after
his iconic fight. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA
440. Anne Lindbergh. TLS
signed Anne M. Lindbergh, one
page, 8.5 x 11, May 25, 1970.
Letter to the Chairwoman of Smith
College declining a speaking
invitation. In part: I do wish very
much that I could reply affrmatively
to your invitation to speak at your
lecture seriesI really do not
consider myself a speaker. Writing
comes more naturally to meLast
winter I made a rare exception
and spokeor read a speechat
Smith College on the subject of the environment. It took me months
to prepare and a considerable time to recover from! In fne condition,
with a few light creases and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Lindberghs mother anxiously
awaits her cherished sons
return from fight
Superlative oversized
portrait signed just
three weeks after his
historic voyage
I really do not consider myself a
speakerIt took me months to
prepare and a considerable
time to recover from!
446. Mercury 7. Exceptional vintage matte-
fnish 10 x 8 photo of the Mercury 7 astronauts
with a model of a rocket, signed in various
inks Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Walter M. Schirra,
Jr., John H. Glenn, Jr., Virgil I. Grissom,
M. Scott Carpenter, Donald K. Slayton,
and Leroy S. Cooper, Jr. In fne condition.
A very presentable uninscribed example with
the astronauts desirable formal signatures.
COA.(MB $500)
447. Robert Mc-
Call. Seven original
signed ink and/or pastel
sketches: one of an
astronaut posing on
an alien planet with an
American fag on an off-white 9 x 12 sheet of cardstock; and six on
individual FDCs, each featuring different commemorative cachets,
depicting space ships, astronauts, and shuttles. In fne condition.
448. Christa
McAuliffe. Col-
or 8 x 10 NASA
photo of McAuliffe
holding a space
shuttl e model ,
signed and in-
scribed in black
ink To Forrest
May you realize
your dreams! S.
Chri sta McAu-
l i f f e. I n f i ne
condition. Pre-
certi fi ed Steve
Zarelli and RR
Auction COA.
(MB $200)
445. James Lovell. Color 8 x 10 NASA
photo of Lovell posing in his space suit
with a globe of the moon, signed in-
person in black felt tip. In fne condition.
COA.(MB $100)
444. James Lovell.
Si gned book: Lost
Moon. Later printing.
Boston: Houghton Mif-
flin, 1994. Hardcover
with dustjacket, 6.25 x
9.25, 378 pages. Signed
on the title page in black
ink. In fne condition.
Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
443. Gene Kranz. Five laserprint
photos, 8.5 x 11 and 11 x 8.5,
including one color, each signed
in blue felt tip or ink by Kranz. In
fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve
Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
Americas frst
astronauts pose
with the rocket
that would carry
them into history
454. Paul Poberezny. Aviator
and aircraft designer and member
of the Aviation Hall of Fame famous
for his work in establishing the
Experimental Aircraft Association.
Composite scale model of Pober-
eznys North American P-51-D
Mustang, the Paul I, signed on
the wing in black felt tip, Paul Po-
berezny, EAA-I. In fne condition.
Accompanied by two unsigned
color photos of Poberezny with
the real Paul I, and a display stand. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
453. Adolphe Pegoud. French aviator (18891915) who earned
a place in aviation history as the frst fghter ace. Though he was
widely believed to have made the frst loop in fight, on September
21, 1913, this feat was accomplished 12 days earlier by Pyotr Nest-
erov, a Russian army pilot. Pgoud was killed at the age of 26 when
his plane was shot down by one of his students while intercepting a
German reconnaissance aircraft during World War I. Vintage 5.5 x
3.5 postcard photo captioned Arodrome Blriot, Dpart de Pgoud
pour le Loopin, signed in pencil, and signed again on the reverse in
pencil. A bit of scattered light soiling to image and reverse, otherwise
fne condition. Accompanied by a second postcard photo bearing a
stamped signature. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
452. Umberto Nobile. Italian aero-
nautical engineer and pioneer in Arctic
aviation who few over the North Pole
with Amundsen and Ellsworth in 1926,
completing the fight from Europe to
North America. TLS signed U. Nobile,
one page, 8.5 x 11, Istituto Di Aeronau-
tica letterhead, November 15, 1960. In
part: To the best of my knowledge, no
special stamp was issued, either in Italy
or Norway, to mark the Norge fightIt does not, of course, refer to
the Transpolar voyage of the Norge, but to Amundsens previous
attempt to reach the North Pole with two Italian-built fying boats.
When one of these was damaged, both had to make a forced land-
ingtheir safe return was greeted with great rejoicing in Norway,
and it was no doubt on account of this that the stamps were issued.
In fne condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds and a few
extra creases. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
451. NASA Flight
Controllers. Two color
satin-fnish photos, an
8 x 10 of the lift-off of
Apollo 11 and an 8 x 10
of a lunar footprint, each
signed in black felt tip by
Gene Kranz, Chris Kraft,
Glynn Lunney, and Gerry Griffn. In very fne condition. Pre-certifed
449. Mercury Astronauts. FDC with a cachet honoring a decade of
space achievement, signed in ballpoint and felt tip by Gordon Cooper,
John Glenn, Deke Slayton, Scott Carpenter, and Wally Schirra. Cover
also bears an autopen signature of Alan Shepard. In fne condition,
with a light vertical bend. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
455. Stuart Roosa. Commemo-
rative Sieger postage stamp, 4.5 x
2.5, honoring the Apollo 14 mission,
signed across the stamp in black
ink by Roosa. In fne condition,
with some light contrast to signa-
ture. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
Historys frst fghter ace
It does not, of course, refer to the
Transpolar voyage of the Norge,
but to Amundsens previous
attempt to reach the North Pole
458. Skylab 1. A 9 x
9 swatch of beta cloth
bearing a printed 3.5-
inch diameter Skylab I
mission insignia, signed
in black ink by Paul
Weitz, Joe Kerwin, and
Charles Conrad. In fne
condition. Accompa-
nied by a certifcate of
authenticity from Paul
Weitz stating the cloth
comes from his personal collection. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and
457. Alan Shepard. ALS, one
page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 10, no
date. Brief letter to an admirer.
In full: Appreciate your interest
but I do not have time, money or
secretary. An Apollo 14 emblem
sticker and a bicentennial sticker
are affxed to upper portion of the
page. In fne condition. Pre-certifed
Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
456. Wally Schirra. Color
satin-fnish 10 x 8 photo of Schirra
posing in his Mercury spacesuit,
signed in blue felt tip, adding his
Mercury fight symbol under his
signature. In very fne condition.
Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR
461. John Paul Stapp. Air
Force offce and fight surgeon
(19101999) known as the fastest
man alive, he was a pioneer in
studying the effects of acceleration
and deceleration and is an inductee
into the Aviation Hall of Fame. Two
softcover books For Your Moments
of Inertia, each signed on the open-
ing page under his portrait, John
Paul Stapp, Up with the right to
laugh! Down with mirth control!
In fne condition, with some scat-
tered light cover wear. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
460. Space Explorers and
Svetlana Savitskaya. Color
limited edition 22 x 34 print for the
10th Planetary Congress of the
Association of Space Explorers in
Moscow in 1994, #98/127, signed
in silver ink by 67 of the participating
astronauts from 17 nations. Sign-
ers include: Svetlana Savitskaya
(the frst woman to walk in space;
a scarce signature as she does
not sign), Buzz Aldrin, Scott Car-
penter, Mohammed Faris, Owen
Garriott, Valeri Kubasov, Alexei
Leonov, Jack Lousma, Stuart
Roosa, Thomas Stafford, Valentina Tereshkova, and Gherman Titov.
Accompanied by a Certifcate of Witness signed by Karol Bobko, who
attests to the authenticity (as he personally witnessed the signings).
Rolled and in fne condition, with some scattered light edge dings and
creases. A complete list of signers is available online at rrauction.
com. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
459. Deke Slayton.
Personal check, 6 x
2.75, fi l l ed out and
signed by Slayton, Don-
ald K. Slayton, payable
to Marjory Slayton for
$1744.23, December 12, 1984. In fne condition, with bank stamp
to body and a small pencil notation to top edge. Pre-certifed Steve
462. STS-7. Color satin-fnish 11
x 14 photo of the shuttle in orbit, its
robot arm positioned in the shape
of the number seven (specifcally
for this photo op), signed in black
felt tip by Sally Ride, Bob Crippen,
John Fabian, Rick Hauck, and
Norm Thagard. In fne condition.
Accompanied by an original color
40.5 x 14.5 double sided STS-7
orbital chart. This photo was given
to the fight control team upon
completion of the meeting. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $150)
I do not have time,
money or secretary
465. Chuck Yeager
and Bud Anderson.
Original acrylic painting
by Ray Waddey, canvas
stretched over a wooden
frame, 24 x 20, depicting
the Glamorous Glen II
and the Old Crow fying
in formation, signed
in the lower portion in
black felt tip by Bud Anderson and Chuck Yeager, and also signed
by Waddey. In fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
468. Orvi l l e
Wright. TLS,
one page, 7.25
x 10.5, personal
letterhead, March
24, 1928. Letter
to Gordon Dor-
rance, president
of Dorrance and
Company. In full:
I have your letter
of March 20th ask-
ing for a few words
on Chamberlins
Record Flights.
I would not want
to make any com-
ment without frst
reading the book,
and I am so far
behind in my read-
ing now that I would not be able to read it for months to come. In
fne condition. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
467. Roscoe Turner. Ameri-
can aviator (18951970) who set
the east-to-west transcontinental
speed record in 1930. Vintage
sepia matte-fnish 10 x 8 photo of
Turner posing with his plane, signed
and inscribed in green fountain pen
To George Albert Ingham, with
best wishes from Roscoe Turner, Cal. Gaas Staff of California 11-29-
31. Some scattered light toning and soiling, mainly to the corners from
mounting remnants on reverse, and a bit of light silvering, otherwise
464. Clyde W. Tombaugh.
American astronomer (1906
1997) best known for discovering
Pluto in 1930. Ballpoint signature,
Clyde W. Tombaugh, Discovered
9th planet, Pluto, on 18 Feb 1930,
on a light blue 5 x 3 card. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
463. Jack Swigert.
NASA astronaut (1931
1982) who, as a last-
minute replacement for
Ken Mattingly (who had
been exposed to Ger-
man measles) was one
of three crew members
on the near-disastrous
Apollo 13 mission. Af-
ter leaving NASA, he
embarked on a political career, running unsuccessfully for a Senate
seat in 1978. He fnally won a seat in the House of Representatives
in 1982 but died before taking the oath of offce. Block of four Italian
Apollo 13 Sieger commemorative stamps, 5.25 x 4.25, signed across
the stamps in black ballpoint by Swigert. In fne condition, with light
contrast to signature. Pre-certifed Steve Zarelli and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
466. Chuck Yeager. Glossy
10 x 8 photo of Yeager talking to
Jimmy Stewart and another digni-
tary, signed in black felt tip. In very
(MB $100)
469. Chuck Yeager.
Felt tip signature, Chuck
Yeager, on a painted
8.25 x 2 card. Card
is affixed to an origi-
nal Raymond Waddey
acrylic painting of Yeager
piloting his Glamorous
Glen III away from a downed German fghter, canvas stretched over
a wooden frame, 36 x 24, and signed in paint by Waddey. In fne
condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Wright declines comment on
the accomplishments of the
second fyer to solo the Atlantic
Italy honors the Apollo 13
command module pilot
122 Art & Literature
473. Charles Addams. Signed book: Addams and Evil. Later print-
ing. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1947. Hardcover with dustjacket, 8 x 11.25.
Signed and inscribed on the frst free end page, To Adrena for Bob Guy,
Chas Addams, New York 1958, with Addams adding a great full-length
sketch of Wednesday Addams. In fne condition, with some light toning
to signed page, small separation to front joint, mild toning to covers, and
light wear to spine. Dustjacket rates very good, with scattered creasing
and edge loss, soiling and dampstaining to spine, and clipped inside
corners. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
472. Charles Follen Adams.
American poet (18421918). ALS
signed Chas Follen Adams, one
page, 8.25 x 10.75, Burton Stock
Car Co. letterhead, April 26, 1892.
Letter to Claribel Brooks. In part:
I have no objection to your using
the poems you mention, providing
you do not abridge them. They are
both very short poems and I do
not see what abridgement could
be made without loss. In very
good condition, with intersecting folds and uniform toning. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
471. Ansel
Adams. Signed
book: Yosemite
and the Range
of Light. Special
edition. Boston:
New York Graphic
Society, 1979. Hardcover with dustjacket, 15.5 x 12.5. Signed in black
felt tip on a presentation bookplate affxed to the frst free end page.
In fne condition, with pencil notations to signed page and some light
creases to clipped dustjacket. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
470. Ansel Adams.
Si gned book: The
Pageant of History in
Northern California. San
Francisco: American
Trust Company, 1954.
Spiralbound softcover,
11 x 14. Signed on the
frst page in black felt tip. In fne condition, with some light rubbing
and wear to covers. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
474. Nel son
Algren. Writer
(19091981) best
known f or hi s
book, The Man
With the Golden
Arm. TLS, two
pages, 8.5 x 11,
October 16. Let-
ter to a woman.
In part: I doubt that I can be of much help to you on recalling the Ill.
Writers Project as I operated only upon its periphery. The chief periphery
was a barcalled Kings Palace, and Mr. Fredericks used to have the
project fnk, one Jacob Scher, tail us there. Scher wasnt a drinking
man and had no appetite for dives, but he was a brave informer and
would endure the fumes and the crumb-bums in order to catch us
drinking on project time. The Fredericks would fre me and I would go
the rounds of the welfare stations; to establish need. At the bottom
of the second page, Algren has added a felt tip and colored pencil
sketch of a cat. In very good condition, with uniform toning to pages,
moderate mirroring of sketch and signature to frst page, paper loss
to top left corner of frst page, paperclip impression to second page,
and some light spreading of ink. Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
475. Authors. Ink
signatures of 16 authors
on individual cards and
slips, each affxed to a
separate 6.25 x 4 album
page. Signers are: Katharine Lee Bates, Henry Van Dyke, Rex Beach,
Kathleen Norris, Irvin S. Cobb, Gertrude Atherton, Mary Roberts Rine-
hart, Ernest T. Seton, Owen Wister, Stewart Edward White, Margaret
Deland, Edgar Guest, George Ade, Richard Washburn Child, George
Barr McCutheon, and Harold Bell Wright. In very good condition, with
scattered light toning and soiling, and collectors notations to each
album page. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
art & literature
Addams and Evil with a
fantastic Wednesday sketch
Art & Literature 123
478. Peter Benchley. Souvenir
typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, of
the frst page of Chapter One of
Jaws, beginning The great fsh
moved silently through the night
water, propelled by short sweeps
of its crescent tailThe eyes were
sightless in the black. Signed at the
bottom in blue ink, Peter Bench-
ley. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
477. Peggy
Bacon. ALS,
three pages of
two sheets, 6 x
9, personal letter-
head, September
24, 1972. Letter
to an admirer. In part: Ive been so busy all summer painting more
pictures for my next showthat l allowed a mass of communica-
tions to go unanswered. Now the paintings have all gone off to the
gallery-the show opens Nov. 13 and goes to Dec. 9-and lm tackling
all the unfnished business. lm glad you found Off With Their Heads
to your liking. lt and other books of mine have been out of print for
years. In fne condition, with small pencil notation to top of frst page.
476. Autograph Book.
Hardcover birthday date
book, 6 x 7, published in
1977 by the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, signed
inside in ink and felt tip by
52 celebrities, all signing on
their respective birthdate.
Signers include: Dr. Seuss,
Gloria Swanson, Eudora
Welty, Margot Fonteyn, William Styron, Jim Davis, Ray Bradbury, Lauren Bacall, Stan Berenstein, Fran Lebowitz, and Alistair Cooke. In fne
479. William Peter Blatty.
Glossy 9 x 8 Warner Bros. pro-
motional photo from the set of The
Exorcist, signed in black felt tip. In
fne condition, with lightly trimmed
edges and scattered light surface
marks and creases. Pre-certifed
(MB $100)
480. Ray Bradbury. Four
hardcover frst editions of Death
has Lost Its Charm For Me, each
signed on an opening page in
black ink by Bradbury. In very fne
condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
481. Robert Browning. English
poet and playwright (18121889)
who perfected the dramatic mono-
logue in such works as My Last
Duchess and Soliloquy of the
Spanish Cloister. Ink signature,
Robert Browning, April 14, 87,
on an off-white slip. Quadruple
matted and framed with a portrait of
Browning to an overall size of 11.5
x 14.75. In very good condition, with
irregular edge, scattered toning,
and some light soiling. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
482. Charles Bu-
kowski. Signed book:
The Roomi nghouse
Madrigals. Limited edi-
tion of 500 copies (This
being No. 54). Santa
Rosa: Black Sparrow
Press, 1988. Hardcover,
6.5 x 9.25, 255 pages.
Signed on the colophon page in black ink by Bukowski adding a quick
sketch next to his signature. In fne condition, with some trivial foxing
to fore-edges. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
488. Celebrity Authors. Collection
of 34 hardcover books, each signed
inside on an opening page in ink or felt
tip by the respective celebrity author or
actor(s) related to the work discussed, with most adding inscriptions.
Signers are: Helen Hayes and Susan Strasberg (Time Remembered);
Lauren Bacall (By Myself); Anne Baxter (Intermission); Ralph Bellamy
(When the Smoke Hit the Fan); John Ericson and one other (Stalag
17); Charles Bickford (Bulls, Balls, Bicycles, and Actors); Dirk Bog-
arde (A Gentle Occupation); Lloyd Bridges (Mask and Flippers); Joan
Collins (Past Imperfect); Olivia de Havilland (Every Frenchman Has
One); Maurice Evans (G. I. Production of Hamlet); Sterling Hayden
(Wanderer); Dorothy Lamour (My Side of the Road); Mervyn Leroy
(Mervyn Leroy: Take One); Cyd Charisse and Dick Kleiner (The Two
of Us); Victor McLaglen (Express to Hollywood); Ethel Merman and
George Eells (Merman: An Autobiography); Colleen Moore (Silent
Star); Robert Morley (Robert Morley: A Reluctant Autobiography); Joe
Pasternak (Easy the Hard Way); Anthony Quinn (The Original Sin);
Lynn Riggs (Green Grow the Lilacs); Celeste Holm and Howard Da
Silva (Oklahoma!); Harold Russell (Victory in My Hands); Jane Sey-
mour (Guide to Romantic Living); Kate Smith (Upon My Lips a Song);
Susan Strasberg (Bittersweet); Gene Tierney (Self-Portrait); Lana
Turner (The Lady, the Legend, the Truth); Maurice Evans (Tenderloin);
Julie Andrews and one other (The Boy Friend); Robert Preston (The
Music Man); Shelley Winters (Shelley: Also Known as Shirley); and
Lloyd Nolan (The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial). Accompanied by an
unsigned copy of Jack Baileys Whats Cookin. In very good overall
condition, with several books having ownership bookplates affxed.
Oversized. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
486. Truman Capote.
Signed book: Music for Cha-
meleons. First edition, later
printing. NY: Random House,
1980. Hardcover with dust-
jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 262 pages.
Signed and inscribed on the frst
free end page in black ink, For
Joyce, Love, Truman. In fne condition, with slight soiling to textblock
edges, very slight discoloration to free end papers, and a few minor
creases to dustjacket as well as faps being very slightly yellowed.
487. Truman Capote. Felt tip signature,
T. Capote, on an off-white 3 x 5 card with
typed collectors notations along bottom. In
485. William S. Bur-
roughs. ANS, one
page, 5 x 3, no date. Brief
note to an unidentifed
recipient. In full: Ker-
ouac died of liver cirhos-
sis [sic] brought on like
most cases of cirhossis
[sic] by alcohol. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
484. Edgar Rice
Burroughs. Personal
check, 8.5 x 3, flled
out and signed by Bur-
roughs, E. R. Bur-
roughs, payable to E. R. Andrews. DDS for $25.00, February 2, 1939.
In fne condition, with a central vertical fold passing through frst initial
of signature, small stamp next to signature, and cancellation holes to
top. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
483. Robert Burns. Eminent Scottish poet and songwriter
(17591796) who was a seminal fgure of the Romantic movement
and whose verses and songs (including Auld Lang Syne) take a
place among the most durable and beloved works in the history
of Western literature. Unsigned manuscript fragment in Burns
hand on an approximately an 8 x 2 slip clipped from a fnancial
document, a penciled notation in another hand indicating a date of
November 19, 1788, and the text reading: sum of thirty six pounds one shilling & sixpence sterlg. being the frst half of the sum he owes me
for the crop he bought of me in Ellisland farm of this years growth in terms of bargain. The document is signed at the conclusion by the other
party in the transaction, David Kelley. In very good condition, with top edge irregularly trimmed (slightly touching a few words), slip mounted
to same-sized piece of paper, toning, and a few light stains. Accompanied by a recent color portrait print. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
Kerouac died of liver cirhossis
[sic] brought on like most cases
of cirhossis [sic] by alcohol
Rare document in the hand of Scotlands favorite son
492. Samuel L. Clemens. ALS signed S.
L. Clemens, one page, 5.25 x 7.5, June 23,
1889. From Hartford, Clemens writes to an
unidentifed gentleman. In full: It is all right.
It was all the better to leave off the quotation-
marks, because if you had coupled my name
with the story it would have injured me in
England, where they believe everything I say.
Beautifully double cloth matted and framed with
a portrait of Clemens and a biographical plaque
to an overall size of 26 x 25. In fne condition,
with two horizontal mailing folds and a trivial
vertical tear to one of the folds.
When he wrote this letter, he had visited
England twice already, in 1872 and 1873-74.
On the latter trip he spent four months living in London and touring the country. During the journey, he found himself the favorite of notables,
entertaining everyone from cabinet members to the literary lights of his era. In 1889, Clemens certainly had England on his mind: he published
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court that year. Despite his sarcastic comment, Englands affection for Mark Twain was reciprocated.
He once wrote to his wife, I would rather live in England than Americawhich is treason. A wonderful letter capturing Clemens inimitable wit.
Oversized. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
491. Samuel L. Clemens. Commanding 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard
photo, signed in ink, Very truly yours, Mark Twain, 1905. In good
condition, with light toning, scattered soiling and surface marks, a few
trivial spots of surface loss at the edges, heavy silvering to the darker
areas of the image, and mounting remnants on the reverse. Pre-
490. Arthur C. Clarke. Souve-
nir typescript of the beginning of
2061 Odyssey Three, one page,
8.5 x 11. In part: Dr. Heywood
Floyd stared thoughtfully at the
ever-changing panorama of the
beautiful planet, only six thousand
kilometers away, on which he could
never walk again. It was even more
ironic that, through the most stupid
accident of his life, he was still in
excellent health when virtually all
his old friends were dead. Signed
at the bottom in black ink by Clarke. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
489. Christo and
Jeanne Claude. Six-
teen color photos, rang-
ing in size from 4 x 6 up
to 10 x 8, each signed in
ink or felt tip by Christo
and Jeanne Claude; a
9.5 x 4 commemorative cover bearing a color cachet of Running
Fence, signed in black felt tip by Christo and Jeanne Claude; and an
unsigned 2.75 x 2.75 swatch of material from The Gates in Central
Park. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
If you had coupled my name with the story it would have
injured me in England, where they believe everything I say
493. Samuel L. Clemens. Crystal clear vintage lightweight matte-fnish 5 x 7 photo of Clemens, clad in a light-colored suit, sitting in a
rocking chair on a porch, with a cigar clenched between two of his fngers, signed and inscribed vertically in fountain pen Dear Miss Bessie:
Even if an agent should take your scoldings on a commission I doubt if he would get much of a living out of it. Sincerely yours, Mark Twain,
Oct.17/07. Scattered silvering to darker areas of background and lower portion of image, light creasing to lower left corner tips, and a small
tear to top edge and a detached top left corner tip, otherwise fne condition. Inscribed just three years before his death, this striking image
captures the quintessential Mark Twainwhite suit, cigar in hand, casually rocking on a breezy porch. Compounded by the one-line witticism
of an inscription in classic Twain fashion, this is an exceptional depiction of the master both physically and in spirit. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..(MB $300)
A striking photo, capturing the
literary giant in both image and wit
496. James Fenimore Coo-
per. American writer (1789
1851) best known for his series
of Leatherstocking Tales and the
novel The Last of the Mohicans.
ALS signed J. Fenimore Coo-
per, one page, 5 x 8, no date.
Letter to Mr. Duby. In part: As
I am in a hurry to dress, to join
some friends, I take the liberty
to answer your note, in my own
language. l am truly sensible of
the trouble you have given your-
self, to restore me to the good
graces of the Princess Vilkousky,
and as l have been soalready,
in respect to the Lady, it will, perhaps, be betterto show some im-
provement, for the interview. lf tomorrow will be equally agreeable to
you, tomorrow shall be the daylf you are at leisure and disposed
to the adventure, I think l can procure you a safe and an easy horse,
and one too that is good looking, if apprised of your wishes before
nine in the morning. Second integral page is addressed in Coopers
hand. In very good condition, with uniform toning, a vertical crease
through a single letter of signature, and light edge wear. Pre-certifed
495. Jean Cocteau.
German commemorative
cover bearing a cachet of
one of Cocteaus works,
signed in orange felt tip,
Souvenir amical de Jean
Cacteau, and dated 1961.
494. Samuel L. Clemens. Exceptional ink signature, Truly yours, S. L. Clemens, Mark Twain, on an off-white card. Nicely cloth matted
and framed with a photo of Clemens writing and a biographical plaque to an overall size of 21 x 15. In fne condition, with a slight hint of trivial
soiling. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
498. George Cruikshank. British caricaturist and illustrator
(17921878) best known for his works satirizing contemporary politics
and his illustrations for the works of Charles Dickens. Original signed
pencil sketches on both sides of an off-white 4.25 x 7 sheet. One side
bears six sketches of human fgures in action, signed at the bottom
in black ink by Cruikshank, with the reverse having two images of
fgures in rectangular boxes, initialed by Cruikshank. Several lines
of text, in pencil, are across the upper portion of one page. In very
good condition, with scattered toning and soiling, several handwritten
lines of text across a couple of the fgures, and a couple of creases.
497. James Feni-
more Cooper. Bank
check, 5.5 x 2.25, flled
out and signed by Coo-
per, J. Fenimore Coo-
per, payable to B. Cook
for $4.31, May 3, 1837. In fne condition, with bank stamp to body,
lightly affecting portion of signature and a uniform shade of toning.
Highly-prized Clemens double signature
502. August Derleth. Prolific writer
(19091971), known for his contributions to
the Cthulhu Mythos genre of horror, a shared
fctional universe based on the writings of H.
P. Lovecraft. Collection of 16 typed manu-
scripts of Derleths short fction works, various
lengths, all on 8.5 x 11 sheets, each signed
at the conclusion by Derleth. Titles are: The
Closing Door (10 pages); The Man on B17 (8
pages); The Slayers and the Slain (11 pages);
The Extra Child (10 pages); Twilight Play (10
pages); A Battle over the Teacups (10 pages);
Halloween for Mr. Faulkner (12 pages); Pike-
man (10 pages); McCrarys Wife (37 pages);
Walpurgisnacht (11 pages); Moonlight in the Apple Tree (22 pages); HouseWith Ghost (8 pages); Hector (6 pages); Monie (11 pages); The
Quince Bush (7 pages); and Kingeridge 214 (10 pages). In overall fne condition. An impressive collection of signed titles from the writer best
known for his horror work, but prolifc in several other genres including poetry. RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
501. Tristan
Dereme. French
poet and writer
( 18891941) .
ALS in French,
on both sides of a
3.25 x 5.25 photo
postcard, March
10, 1937. Lengthy
untranslated let-
ter on both sides
of a photo post-
card of Dereme. In fne condition, with a couple of light bends and
a touch of slight silvering to image. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
500. L. Sprague de Camp. Science fc-
tion and fantasy author (19072000). TLS,
one page, 7.5 x 11, ornate dinosaur-themed
personal letterhead, May 4, 1971. In part:
I should indeed be glad of copies of your
remaining HPL [noted author H. P. Lovecraft]
correspondenceI should, however, be
especially interested in any additional let-
ters from the last fve or six years of HPLs
life. In fne condition, with intersecting folds,
one through a single letter of signature, and mild edge toning. Ac-
companied by the original mailing envelope. de Camp would go on to
write the frst major independent biography of Lovecraft. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
499. Salvador Dali. Signed book: Essays of Michel de Montaigne.
Limited edition of 1000 copies (This being No. 605). NY: Doubleday,
1974. Hardcover with slipcase, 7 x 9.75. Signed on the limitations page
in black ink, Salvador Dali. Toning to pastedowns and frst and last
free end pages and scattered edge wear and surface loss to dustjacket,
Large collection of manuscripts from Lovecrafts friend and author
Important sci-f writer works
on his Lovecraft biography
504. Charles Dickens. Ink sig-
nature, Faithfully yours, Charles
Dickens, Harrisburgh, Twenty ffth
March 1842, on an off-white 7.5
x 2.5 slip. Slip has been tipped in
to the beginning of a hardcover
volume of American Notes. In fne
condition, with a central vertical fold,
another vertical fold near right edge
and a bit of light toning. Book rates
good to very good. At the time of
the signature, Dickens was at the
United States Hotel in Philadelphia
and had been interviewed by Edgar
Allen Poe a few days before. Pre-
COA.(MB $200)
503. Jacques Deval.
French playwright and
director (18951972).
His most famous work is
the play Tovaritch, later
adapted into English as
the flm Tovarich. ANS
in French, signed J.
D., on a 3 x 2 personal
visiting card, no date. Crisply penned note on the front of one of his
personal visiting cards. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
505. Arthur Conan
Doyle. Ink signature,
Yours sincerely, Arthur
Conan Doyle, Mar 7/14,
on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5
trimmed card. In very
good condition, with light
block of toning over most
of signature, tack holes
under signature, and a
couple small pieces of
tape to left edge. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
508. Erte. Signed book: My Life My Art. Limited edition of 1000
copies (this being No. 615). NY: E. P. Dutton, 1989. Hardcover with
clamshell case, 10.5 x 14, 239 pages. Signed on the limitations page
in ballpoint, Erte. In fne condition, with signature a shade light and
some wear to edges of case. RRAuction COA.(MB $150)
507. Erte. Russian-
born French artist and
designer (18921990)
who was one of the
leading fgures of the
Art Deco movement.
Program page from a
Circle Gallery show, 8.5
x 11, providing a biogra-
phy of the artist, signed
in black felt tip by Erte.
Light edge toning and
creasing, otherwise fne
COA.(MB $100)
506. Hans Erni. Swiss painter and sculptor. Nine original ink and
pencil sketches of of birds, horses, and two human heads, on indi-
vidual off-white cards and envelopes, ranging in size from 4 x 2.5 up
to 6.25 x 4.5, with a least one postage stamp affxed to each sketch.
In overall fne condition. Accompanied by a 1967 ALS from Ernis
wife. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
511. Fireside Poets. Ink
signatures of John Greenleaf
Whittier, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow, and Oliver Wendell
Holmes on individual off-white
album pages, 7 x 4, still contained
in their original hardcover autograph album. In fne condition, with
partial binding separations and scattered wear to album. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
510. Rudolf Eucken.
German philosopher
(18461926) and the re-
cipient of the 1908 Nobel
Prize for Literature. ALS
in German, one page,
5.75 x 7.25, August 30,
1924. Lengthy untrans-
lated letter to an asso-
ciate. In fne condition,
with portions of a few
words near end of text
a shade light. Accompa-
nied by the original mail-
ing envelope. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
509. Gustave Eiffel. French engineer (18321923)
best remembered for designing the tower that bears
his name. ALS in French, signed G. Eiffel, one page
both sides, 5.25 x 4, February 13, 1893. Letter to my
dear Paul. In full (translated): Since your letter, I have
been badly hurt by the condemnation that has struck
me, and which has aroused general disapproval from
Paris. I have been sent many expressions of sympa-
thy, which have touched me greatly, but among those
the ones sent from my family are the most sensible
to me. This judgment that has surprised everyone is in fact an invasion of justice by politics which the most unbearable of tyrannies. I have
confdence in the court to reverse this heinous decree, of which, the terms, if you know them, have probably shocked you. I was touched by
your expression toward me that this decree will surely change. Receive for you and your close ones.

A handwritten response, presumably from the recipient, also in French, reads, Response, Berne, I4 Febr., night. I am enchanted that your
important present preoccupations still allowed you to think of me. At least in this moment I will also tell you, my brave [friend], that my opinion
on all this had not varied one iota, even after the insertion of the Eve condemnations. From the moment it started, with a big lie and a big de-
ception, it was obvious it will end in ineptitude. Those who organized this, are certainly no amateurs, but when the Press received the copies
from them to print, it does not look at them too closely, it is very disciplined, and even when the joke becomes macabre, the Press still tips
its hat. When one has seen as have the day of the frst of January [18]90, one is at ease with the defnitive issues; those who have conferred
to you, knew them with whom they had to deal, knowing well to support you for your important day, because they will not let themselves be
mystifed for too long. Therefore, my dear [friend] you see that the experience makes me see things much more clearly than the vulgar, and
that even the court would not demolish all this. I will say once more, like Cato, cause viti mihi placuit. Receive my demonstrations of friendship
which are stronger than ever. In fne condition, with a small pencil notation to reverse and response approaching beginning of Eiffels text.
In 1887, Eiffel was hired as a contractor to design and build the Panama Canal by The French Panama Canal Company. After a year of work,
the company suspended payments and put the project into liquidation, leading to a political and fnancial scandal that destroyed Eiffels repu-
tation. He was charged along with the projects directors with raising money under false pretenses and misappropriation of funds, and found
guilty on February 9, 1893, fned 20,000 francs and sentenced to two years in prison. (As predicted in this letter, the court did later reverse this
heinous decree, acquitting him upon appeal.) Eiffel was shocked and deeply hurt by the scandal, and just one day after writing this letter, he
resigned from the Board of Directors of the Compagnie des Establissments Eiffel and demanded that his name be removed from the company.
A deeply personal letter from the lowest point in an otherwise remarkable career. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
I have been badly hurt by the condemnation that has struck
me, and which has aroused general disapproval from Paris
512. Eugene Field.
American writer (1850
1895) best known for his
poems of childhood, in-
cluding Wynken, Blynk-
en, and Nod and Little
Boy Blue. ALS, one
page, 8.5 x 11, Chicago
Daily News letterhead,
January 31, 1886. Let-
ter to an unidentifed
recipient. In part: I have
neither seen nor heard
of you, and hence the
logical conclusion that
our friend Crane is a
liarI am to visit Julian Hawthorne at Sag Harbor for about a week
In New York and suburbs, therefore, I shall remain ten daysThat
will give us-you and me-plenty of time to renew old acquaintances,
discuss political problems, regulate governmental matters and get our
fngernails pared. By the way, how is the beautiful and accomplished
manicure MadameIs the buxom little redheaded wench still in her
employ?I am going down to Indianapolis next Wednesday to join
Bill Nye and James Whitcomb Riley in a joint attack on the public.
In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single
letter of signature, several staple holes, scattered light toning, and
recipients and manicurists name scratched off. Pre-certifed PSA/
513. Rob-
ert Frost.
Signed book:
Come In and
Ot her Po-
ems. Later
printing. NY:
Henry Holt
and Com-
pany, 1943.
Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x
8.75, 192 pages. Signed and inscribed
on the frst free end page, Robert Frost to Dr. Ethel D. Lock, Bread
Loaf, Vt, 1950. In very good condition, with gift inscription opposite
title page, mild toning to inside pages, and toning, paper loss, and
soiling to the clipped dustjacket. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
514. Robert
Frost. Signed
book: A Witness
Tree. Later print-
ing. NY: Henry
Holt and Com-
pany, 1942. Hard-
cover with dust-
jacket, 6 x 8.75, 91
pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the frst free end page, Robert
Frost, Ripton, Vermont for Norma Snyder. In very good condition,
with owners bookplate to front pastedown, slight foxing to signed
page, mild toning to inside pages, a bit of light toning to boards,
and toning, creasing, and scattered light paper loss to the clipped
dustjacket. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
516. Zane Grey.
Bank check, 6
x 2.75, flled out
and si gned by
Grey, payable to
Bell & Howell Co.
for $2.00, August
1, 1935. In fne
condition, with central vertical fold, expected stamps and holes,
and light-show-through from a stamp on reverse behind signature.
515. Gunter Grass. Matte-
fnish 4 x 5.75 photo of Grass
smoking a cigarette, signed in blue
ink. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
517. Keith Haring. Red baseball
cap, manufactured by Pop Shop,
featuring an embroidered Haring
fgure on its hands and knees,
signed and inscribed along the
edge of the brim in black felt tip,
Ian, Stay cool. Love, K. Haring
88. In fne condition. Pre-certifed
(MB $200)
By the way, how is the beautiful
and accomplished manicure
MadameIs the buxom little red-
headed wench still in her employ?
520. Paul Heyse. German writer and translator (18301914) who
wrote novels, poetry, and short stories and was awarded the Nobel
Prize for Literature in 1910. ALS in German, signed Dr. Paul Heyse,
one page, 5.25 x 3.5, May 13, 1876. Untranslated letter to a woman.
Heyse has also addressed the reverse. Small tear and postmark to
bottom edge, pencil notation along top, and light toning, otherwise
518. Ernest Heming-
way. ALS, one page
both sides, 6.25 x 8,
postmarked February 4,
1930. Early letter from
Florida to the journalist
Robert de Saint Jean in
Paris, who planned an
article on Hemingways
books. Saint Jean was a
central fgure of the Paris
intellectual world and the
life partner of famous
writer Julien Green. He
and Hemingway had met
in the late 1920s at the
time of the Moveable
Feast. In full: It is such
a long way from here to
the Deux Magots that
I am afraid we cannot
meet very soon unless you should be coming to America. We will be back in Paris in about a year. About the article. I am sure writing about
the books you will make no btisesand as the life of a writer is usually nothing but btises it is better not to mention it. But I am very sorry to
miss seeing you again and I hope we will meet in Paris sometime not too far away. Central horizontal and vertical fold, one passing through
frst letter of signature, several pencil notations to edges and a bit of light soiling, otherwise fne condition. Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope, addressed in Hemingways hand.
Just after publishing A Farewell to Arms, Hemingway writes this message about the long way from Florida to the famous Parisian caf Les
Deux Magots, synthesizing his situation as a writer torn between two worlds. His advice on avoiding mentioning an outline of his life as the
life of a writer is usually nothing but btises (silly mistakes) is also particularly meaningful. A desirable self-mocking handwritten letter penned
from Key West in his prime. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
519. Hugh
Hefner. Signed
book: The Play-
boy Book: Forty
Years. First edi-
tion, first print-
ing. Los Angeles:
General Publish-
ing Group, 1994.
Hardcover with
dustjacket, 9.5 x 12.25, 368 pages. Signed and inscribed on the frst
free end page to actor Tony Curtis, To Tony Curtis, Who shared the
dreams, Hugh Hefner. In fne condition. Originally acquired from
the estate of Tony Curtis. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
A self-deprecating poke at his folly-riddled profession:
The life of a writer is usually nothing but btises
Playboy Story presented to
playboy Tony Curtis
522. Julia Ward Howe. Two items: ALS, three pages on two adjoining
sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 13, 1872. Letter to Miss Mary Carpenter. In full:
I can only send you the written copy of my Prospectus, soiled by the
Printers hand, who promised me the whole edition early this morning.
Now, at 12 n, I have seen nothing of it. I am going to Argyll Lodge by
invitation today, and must dress at once. Thence I go to your sister-in-
law, who had kindly sent for me. Lady Augusta Stanley has not written
to me. I sent her your letter, with a modest note of my own. I am sorry
& ashamed to write to you so hurriedly, after the great kindness & hos-
pitality you have extended to me. But I must not tell you how grateful I
am for these, because you will know how you would feel in my place.
Also, an autograph manuscript, signed Julia Ward Howe, four vertically-lined pages, 4.5 x 7, the third and fourth pages are on adjoining
sheets. Titled Prospectus, the manuscript reads, in full: I have determined, in cooperation with some others, to hold a Congress in London,
on the 1st & 2nd days of July next, with the twofold view of considering the momentous subject of Peace, and the proper and possible agency
of women in its promotion. In this view, I ask assistance of earnest and thoughtful [she crossed out men and women] persons, both in devis-
ing the plan of discussion to be followed, and in securing the condition of its execution. Wishing, if possible, to invite in our proposed study the
advantages of analysis and of synthesis. I propose under the former head to give consideration to the following points of argument. Antago-
nism of sex. [Antagonism] of Parentage. Between Capital and Labor. Between Authority and Intelligence. Between the individual and society.
Between different nations. Under the head of synthesis we shall desire to illustrate the great principles of human brotherhood, the religious
and moral unity of the race, and the great power and duty of woman in cultivating and maintaining in the [she crossed out community] public
mind the source of this unity. The assistance sought by this Prospectus would consist mainly in allotting different portions of the work to be
done to those best able to undertake them in raising funds to defray the expenses of the London Meeting, and in the formation of Committees
of Correspondence, with a view to some permanent organization resulting from this Congress. In very good condition, with some scattered
light toning and soiling to letter; with manuscript having intersecting folds, scattered soiling by the printer (mentioned in Howes letter), and
some light toning and creasing.
The recipient of this letter, Mary Carpenter, was an English educational and social reformer, one of the foremost public speakers of her time.
Howe visited England in the spring of 1872, in her words, hoping by my personal presence to effect the holding of a Womans Peace Con-
gress. She aimed to found a Womans Apostolate of Peace, but was advised that in order to gain a following for her cause in Britain, she
needed an endorsement from a member of the aristocracy. In the letter, she mentions Argyll Lodge, where she unsuccessfully lobbied the
Duchess of Argyll to support her cause. Howe was welcomed by some in London, but after the London Peace Society denied her request to
speak because of her gender, she rented a hall to do so on her own. A remarkable manuscript by the preeminent champion of pacifsm and
womens suffrage in the nineteenth century. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
521. Al Hirschfeld. Printed
Hirschfeld image of Elvis on an 8
x 10 card bearing an Elvis postage
stamp and frst-day cancellation,
signed in pencil Hirschfeld. In
(MB $100)
523. Julia Ward Howe. AQS
on an off-white 5.25 x 2.5 sheet.
Ward pens the opening line from
The Battle Hymn of the Repub-
lic. In full: Mine eyes have
seen the glory of the coming of
the Lord. Signed underneath,
Julia Ward Howe, Oct. 10th
1890. Matted and framed with
an unsigned vintage portrait, to
an overall size of 9.5 x 14.5. Uni-
form overall toning, a bit heavier
to edges, and foxing to portrait
otherwise very good condition.
Howe travels to England to spread her message of
pacifsm and the empowerment of women
528. Washington Irving. ALS,
one page, 7.25 x 9.75, January 15,
1850. Letter to J. Treadwell Esquire.
In part: The presence of various
circumstances have prevented an
earlier reply to your very obliging
letter informing me of the honor done
me by the Knickerbocker Society of
your college. I beg you to assure the
Society that I feel deeply and grate-
fully sensible of the distinguished
marks of esteem and good will
with which they have honored me.
In very good condition, with intersecting folds and scattered toning.
526. Victor Hugo. Important French writer, artist, and statesman
(18021885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misrables
and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Much
of his literary output was devoted to political and social issues, and in
the 1840s he became actively involved in the French government as
a legislator and staunch activist on behalf of the Republican cause. In
1851 the controversy surrounding his infammatory writings denouncing
Louis-Napolon forced him into a two-decade exile, during which his
productive creative pace barely slackened. Partial ALS in French, one
page both sides, 5.75 x 7.25, no date. Final two pages of a longer letter
written to a newspaper editor. Translated in full: You have requested
from me, sir, two literary authors. Here is one of them: Mr. Leon Mas-
son that you will be able to employ both in the literary section as well
as in the political pages of your newspaper. He is a young man full of
talent and ideas who will prove a worthy collaborator as soon as he
meets you. I believe you will be delighted with him as he will be with
you.Intersecting folds, several passing through signature, scattered
toning and foxing, tape remnant to top edge, some light pooling of
ink and stray ink marks, and a rough vertical edge, otherwise very
good condition. Based on Hugos handwriting, this early letter can
be dated to the 1830s, the start of his literary career. Pre-certifed
525. Victor Hugo. Important French writer, artist, and statesman
(18021885) best known for such canonical novels as Les Misrables
and Notre-Dame de Paris (aka The Hunchback of Notre Dame). Much
of his literary output was devoted to political and social issues, and in
the 1840s he became actively involved in the French government as
a legislator and staunch activist on behalf of the Republican cause. In
1851 the controversy surrounding his infammatory writings denouncing
Louis-Napolon forced him into a two-decade exile, during which his
productive creative pace barely slackened. ALS in French, one page,
lightly-lined graph-like paper, 4.5 x 7.75, April 22, 1879. Letter to an
unidentifed gentleman. In full (translated): I only can agree with all
my heart your excellent idea. I am sending to you and to your dear
artists all my wishes of success. Anywhere you will be, I will be with
you. Accept for you and your valiant artists all my encouragements.
I will say all my applauses. Quadruple matted and framed with a
full-length portrait of Hugo and a small plaque to an overall size of
21.5 x 19.5. Central horizontal and vertical fold, some light toning and
soiling to edges, lightly affecting signature, and a diagonal crease to
lower right, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
524. El ber t
Hubbard. Amer-
ican writer, printer,
and philosopher
( 18561915) ,
closely associ-
ated with the Arts
and Crafts move-
ment, who perished in the Lusitania disaster. Two items: bank check,
6.25 x 2.75, flled out and signed by Hubbard, E. G. Hubbard, payable
to 3rd National Bank for $625.00, dated April 1, 1904; and a handwrit-
ten manuscript, in pencil, with Hubbards signature incorporated into
the frst line of the text, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, regarding his essay on
Concentration. In very good condition, with central vertical fold and
cancellation holes over signature on check, and uniform toning and a
paperclip impression to manuscript page. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Hugo praises a young man full of talent and
ideas who will prove a worthy collaborator
Irving sends thanks for the honor done
me by the Knickerbocker Society
529. Augustus John. British
painter and etcher, known espe-
cially for his symbolic landscapes.
Original unsigned pencil and char-
coal sketch of the upper torso and
head of a man on an off-white 6 x
10 sheet, labeled at the top in an
unknown hand, John 1904. Nicely
matted and framed to an overall
size of 18 x 22.25. Uniform block
of toning over majority of sketch,
tion COA.(MB $150)
530. Stephen King.
Signed book: The Best
American Short Stories.
First edition. Boston:
Houghton Miffin Com-
pany, 2007. Paperback,
5.5 x 8.25, 428 pages.
Signed on the title page
in blue felt tip. In fne
condition, with a PSA authentication label affxed to the bottom right
corner of the title page, and some scattered light surface marks to
the cover. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA.
531. Stephen King. Glossy 8 x
10 photo of King covered in felines,
signed and inscribed in black felt
tip For Bill BealAll best, Ste-
phen King. In very fne condition.
532. Stephen King. TLS, on a
5.5 x 3.5 postcard, November 19,
1981. Letter to an admirer. In part:
Sorry to be so long in responding,
but Ive been working on a movie I
wrote, Creepshow, and its left little
time for anything else. The movie, as well as a new book, Different
Seasons, will be out next summer. In fne condition, with a couple light
postal marks to correspondence side. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Ive been working on a movie I
wrote, Creepshow, and its left
little time for anything else
534. Peter Kyne. Novelist
(18801957) in which many of his
works were adapted into screen-
plays starting in the silent era. TLS
signed Peter, one page, 7.25 x
10.5, March 20, 1939. Letter to
Eddie Mannix at MGM Studios. In
part: I am mailing to the Orsatti
Agency today a 4500 word synopsis
of a story I have written designed
to create a vehicle for Wallace
Beery and Mickey Rooney. Victor
Orsatti or Frank will hand this story
to you personally at my request
for never in my life have I sold a story by submitting it through the
story editors offce. It is much easier to try to sell you, then have you
go forth and sell me to your colleagues. I wish you would be a good
fellow and read this immediately because I am kind of hot on it and
excited and enthusiastic, which is something I havent been in a good
many years. In fne condition, with staple holes to top left. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
533. Dong Kingman. Chinese-
American artist and one of Amer-
icas leading watercolor masters
(19112000). Color 14 x 21 print for
a 1978 exhibit in Seattle, signed in
black ink. Rolled and in fne condi-
535. D. H. Law-
rence. Signed
book: Rawdons
Roof. Limited edi-
tion of 500 cop-
ies (This being
No. 11). London:
El ki n Mathews
and Marrot, 1928.
Hardcover, 6 x
8.25, 32 pages.
Signed on the limitations page in black ink. In very good condition,
with mild toning and rippling to signed page and other inside pages,
much heavier to pastedowns and covers from direct moisture contact.
The signature remains very bold and crisp and could be matted for
an exceptional example if so desired. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
537. Harper Lee. Signed book: To Kill a Mockingbird. First edition
(stated explicitly on the copyright page). Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott
Company, 1960. Hardcover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 296 pages.
Signed and inscribed later on in black felt tip, To Jean and Bill, With
best wishes, Harper Lee, Christmas 1988 on a similarly-sized page
which has been inserted and affxed into the front of the volume. The
book is in very good condition, with some light staining and creasing
to signed page, light soiling and bookplate remnant to frst free end
page, scattered soiling and wear to covers and spine, and binding
a bit loose. The dustjacket shows scattered moderate creasing,
heavier to the front, paper loss along spine and edges, and light ton-
ing and soiling; its inside fap shows the original price of $3.95 along
with Truman Capotes blurb of praise, and his photo of Lee graces
the jackets back panel. A rare opportunity to acquire a scarce frst
edition of a modern classic. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
536. D. H. Lawrence. Signed book: Lady Chatterleys Lover.
Limited edition of 1000 copies (this being no. 466). Florence: Pri-
vately published, 1928. Handsomely rebound leather hardcover, 6.5
x 9, 365 pages. Signed on the limitations page, D. H. Lawrence.
In very good condition, with aforementioned rebinding, some light
toning and staining to signed page and opening pages, pencil
notations to frst free end page, scattered toning to inside pages,
and some mild rippling to opening pages. A rare autograph, and
a particularly desirable title.
Bypassing the censors, Lawrence had his book privately printed in
Italy by the Tipografa Giuntina after British and American publish-
ers, questioning the novels subject matter and language, refused
to handle it without comprehensive revisionschanges Lawrence rejected. Despite being banned
in Britain, and with several illicit consignments seized in police raids, the edition sold out within six
months and has continued to fascinate the book-buying public. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/
539. David Levine. Artist and
illustrator (19262009) best known
for his caricatures in The New York
Review of Books. Original signed
and inscribed ink sketch of a cari-
cature of himself as the head of a
fountain pen on an off-white 10 x
10 sheet, signed and inscribed To
Bernie Ackerman, from his friend
David Levine 9697. Matted and
framed with a portrait of Levine at his drawing table to an overall size
of 17 x 28. In fne condition. Oversized. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
538. Fernand
Leger. French
ar t i st ( 1881
1955) best known
for his brightly
colored, cubist-
and machi ne-
ageinfluenced
abstractions. La
Forme humaine
dans lespace catalog, 7.5 x 9.5, frst edition, Montreal: Les Editions
de lArbre, 1945. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, in French,
and dated August 1945. In very good condition, with creasing and
soiling to covers and spine, uniform toning to inside pages, and a bit
of scattered light soiling. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Scarce privately published, limited edition of
his highly controversial Lady Chatterleys Lover
544. Filippo Tommaso Mari-
netti. Italian poet and editor
(18761944) who was one of the
seminal fgures of the futurist move-
ment. Uncommon ALS in French,
signed F. T. Marinetti, one page,
8.5 x 10.5, undated. Letter to an
unnamed confrre, translated in
full: Dear colleague, I will write
the article you request. When is it
needed? I am very busy at the pres-
ent time. All my sympathy, F. T. Marinetti Futurist movement. Adriane
square 30, Rome In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one
through a single letter of signature, scattered creases, a couple of
minor edge dings, and several pencil notations. Marinetti seldom wrote
movimento futurista in his own hand.RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
543. Curzio Malaparte. Italian
writer, born Kurt Erich Suckert,
(18981957) whose surname,
means evil/wrong side and is a
play on Napoleons family name
Bonaparte which means, in Ital-
ian, good side. ALS in French,
signed Malaparte, one page, 8.25
x 10.5, January 4, 1932. Letter
written to journalist Max Dorian,
translated in full: Dear Dorian,
Thank you for your good thought
and all the very best for New Year. I have received a newspaper called
Le Courrier with an article signed Max Dorian, on Bauer-Buss books,
dear congressman.Have you received Literary Italy with my own
article on Bauers books? I will be at [the publisher] Grasset before
noon. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical
fold, with a small separation to top edge of vertical fold, clipped top
right corner, a couple slight edge tears, and scattered light toning and
foxing. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
542. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. ALS signed Henry W.
Longfellow, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 11,
1872. Letter to Mr. Montgomery declining an invitation. In part: I have
no gift for that kind of composition required on such occasions as you
mention; and consequently am obliged to decline, though often very
reluctantly, all similar applications. In fne condition, with intersecting
folds, with a vertical fold through middle initial. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
541. Jack London. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, flled out and signed
by London, payable to Imperial Cash Store for $12.40, stamp-dated
January 8, 1910. A central vertical fold, expected stamps to both
sides, and cancellation holes touching opening stroke of signature,
otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
540. C. S. Lewis. Infuential Irish author and scholar (18981963), a former atheist
who became an eloquent convert to Christianity, best known for his works on Christian
theology (most notably, the epistolary story The Screwtape Letters) and for his much-
beloved, seven-book juvenile fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. TLS, one page,
8 x 5, typed The Kilns, Kiln Lane letterhead, April 13, 1960. Letter of thanks for a sent
book. In full: An attractive looking book, The Best of Fantasy and Science Fiction, ar-
rived here this morning from Messrs. Doubleday, and I gather from the docket enclosed
with it that it is a present from you. I am most grateful to you for your kindness, and I
look forward to beginning on this feat forthwith. Pencil notation in an unknown hand at
bottom reads, Contributor? Of a fler not a story Mercury Press had us send. In fne
condition, with a central vertical fold, staple hole to top left corner, and a couple light creases. Doubleday began printing their anthologies taken
from the best of the Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine in 1954 and released them sporadically over the following years. Pre-certifed
The creator of Narnia receives a Fantasy and Science Fiction anthology
549. Margaret Mitchell. American author (19001949) whose single novel, Gone
With the Wind, became one of the best-sellers of all time and spawned one of the most
fabled movies in Hollywood history. She died after being struck by a speeding car at
the age of 48. TLS signed Margaret Mitchell Marsh, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal
letterhead, July 8, 1948. In full: Your copy of Eo Vento Levou containing your letter of
May 4th has reached me. I am very sorry that I must return the book to you without the
autograph you requested. I am both honored and touched by your interest in my novel
and by your desire for my autograph in your copy. Nothing has given me more pleasure
than the kind interest of readers of the Portuguese translation of my book, and I assure
you that I am grateful for your interest. However, my secretary has written you about my
policy in this matter and the reasons for it. I hope you will consider my signature at the
end of this letter as an autograph. I am sorry, too, that I cannot send you the personally
autographed picture you requested. That, too, is something I have found I could not do.
However, I am enclosing with your book a pamphlet which my publishers in New York
printed shortly after Gone With the Wind was published. It contains a photograph of
me with a facsimile signature. Pencil notation to bottom edge and some scattered light
toning, otherwise fne condition. When Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind, she had no
idea of the sensation it would become. It was an instant bestseller, selling over 1,000,000
copies within the frst six months of its publication, and she became so overwhelmed by
the countless requests that she received to autograph copies of her novel that less than
a year after its publication, she vowed not to sign any more, not even for close friends
or relatives. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
548. Henry Miller.
ALS signed Henry on
a 5.5 x 3.25 postal card,
January 3, 1949. Letter
to a friend. In full, Do you
still have this book - The
Dragon of Revelation by
Frederick Carter? If so,
could you lend it to me
for a little while? Just got a most beautiful book on Ronault pub. by
Skira, Paris. You ought to have it in the college library. Miller has hand
addressed the other side of the postcard as well. In fne condition,
with a light pencil notation and a bit of toning and soiling. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
547. Peter Max. Color 21 x 25 Max-
designed poster for the 1991 Mill Valley
Film Festival, signed at the top in black
felt tip. In fne condition, with a few light
dings and a mild vertical bend to upper
left. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
546. Peter Max. Unique color 15.5 x 22.5
promotional print for Maxs Drawings exhibi-
tion at the Jack Gallery in NYC, with thick,
colorful strokes of paint applied by Max over
the image, signed and inscribed in pencil, For
George & Tango, Max. In fne condition, with
light toning around the edges from previous
mounting. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
545. W. Somerset
Maugham. Two
signed hardcover
books, both trade
editions: The Ra-
zors Edge, signed
and inscribed on
the first free end
page, For Egon &
Rita Merdinger, W.
Somerset Maugham, Their fathers old friend, Christmas 1944; and
Ah King, signed and inscribed on the frst free end page, For Maurice
Zerner, his old friend the author, W. Somerset Maugham. In very
good condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Declining to sign, Mitchell returns a copy of Eo Vento Levou with an
apologetic letter: Nothing has given me more pleasure than the kind
interest of readers of the Portuguese translation of my book
553. LeRoy Neiman. Two items: color 7.5 x 5.25 postcard image
of Neimans High Seas Sailing, signed in red felt tip; and a felt tip
signature on an off-white 5 x 3 card. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
552. LeRoy Neiman. Color 11 x 8.5 print of a hound dog, signed in the lower
border in black felt tip, LeRoy Neiman 88. In fne condition, with scattered light
creases and wrinkles and a uniform block of mild toning. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
551. Henry Moore. In-
triguing 4 x 6 book photo
of one of Moores abstract
sculptures, signed in black
felt tip. In fne condition.
RRAucti on COA.(MB
$100)
550. Claude Monet.
Highly infuential French
painter (18401926)
who was among the
leading fgures of the
impressionist move-
ment, which took its
name from the title of
one of Monets works.
ALS in French, one
page, 4.25 x 7, December 1891. Letter to the well-known French
art critic Gustave Geffroy, one of Monets closest friends and future
biographer. Written from his famous house at Giverny. Translated
in full: Dear friend, Here I am back home since yesterday. Please
come to see me as soon as possible as I do not plan to stay long at
Giverny. I will wait for a note of yours I will be delighted, enchanted
if you tell Loiseau your delicious story. In very good condition, with
portions of text very light and only partially legible due to decreased
ink fow, last name of signature extremely light and only slightly
legible. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed
by Monet. An intimate letter, also mentioning the post-impressionist
painter Gustave Loiseau. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
Monet is back home
in Giverny
556. Camille Pissarro. Highly regarded French painter (18301903),
one of the leading fgures of the impressionist movement, best known for
his distinctive pointillist style. ALS in French, signed C. Pissarro, on a self-
contained addressed 4.75 x 5 mailing sheet, April 15, 1902. Letter to his
physician, Dr. Parenteau. In full (translated): I am congested yet again. Right
at the time when I am ready to pack my trunk, please kindly come by to see
me. I managed to avoid a crisis all these daysAnyway! That is it! Under his
signature, Pissarro adds a brief postscript, And yet I must go! The fowers will
disappear. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold,
a bit of mild toning, rusty paperclip mark along top edge, adhesive residue
along left edge, and show-through from postmarks and printing on reverse.
555. Norman Vin-
cent Peale. Two items:
glossy 6.5 x 8 photo
of Peale at a podium,
signed and inscribed,
To Ed Clark Ford, with
best wishes, Norman
Vincent Peale; and a
one-page TLS, signed
Norman V. Peale, dated June 1, 1956 and written to Ford regarding a
eulogy he gave with a handwritten postscript at the bottom. Photo with
scattered marks and impressions, and letter with expected horizontal
folds and scattered wrinkling, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
554. Maxfeld Par-
rish. American art-
ist (18701966) best
known for his luminous,
often fantastic land-
scapes and romantic
illustrations of nudes.
ALS, one page, 5.5 x
4.5, April 28, 1931. Brief
letter to a woman. In
full: There seem to be many accounts of my life: The latest in The
American Magazine for Mar 30. A uniform block of light toning over
text and signature from previous display, and a horizontal fold passing
through signature, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
557. Katherine Anne
Porter. Pulitzer Prize
winning American writ-
er (18901980) best
known for such enduring
stories as The Jilting
of Granny Weatherall
and the novel Ship of
Fools. TLS, one onion-
skin page, 8.25 x 11,
June 7, 1965. Letter to
Vida Vliet at American
Institutional College. In
part: It is true that I had
two near fatal attacks of
pneumonia twice within
ten monthsOf course you may have permission to read my letters
in the Beinecke Library at Yale. I had no notion that so many of my
letters were there; I was much distressed to learn that a dear friend
of mine, now dead, had been in such povery [sic] he was forced to
sell my lettersI suppose along with other letters from friendsto
the Yale collection. I am told there are about twenty fve of mine there
to this one friendI would be so grateful if you could have my letters
copiedfor me, as I need them very badly for my own memoirs and
personal history. It is very painful to me to have them disappear into
libraries and I am not even told where they are. In fne condition,
with some scattered light wrinkling and toning and a trivial tear to left
edge. The year after writing this letter, Porter would be awarded the
Pulitzer Prize for The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter.
I must go! The fowers will
disappear. The impressionist
summons a doctor for a house
call before leaving to paint
There seem to be many
accounts of my life
The Ship of Fools author locates her
personal correspondence at Yale
558. Sylvia Plath. Poet, novelist and short
story writer (19321963), who committed sui-
cide after her separation from her husband and
a long bout with depression. Virtually unobtain-
able TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 23,
1959. Letter to Miss Reutlinger of Minneapolis,
MN, transmitting the text of a poem published
a few years previously. In full: Thank you for
your card. Lament was published several
years ago by the New Orleans Poetry Journal,
but Ive lost track of both the date and number,
and I think most libraries dont carry such very
little magazines. I have a copy of the poem to
hand, being in the throes of moving and clearing
house, so here it is.
Lament
The sting of bees took away my father / Who
walked in a swarming shroud of wings / And
scorned the tick of the falling weather.
Lightning licked in a yellow lather / But missed
the mark with snaking fangs: / The sting of bees
took away my father.
Trouncing the sea like a raging bather/ He rode
the food in a pride of prongs/ and scorned the
tick of the falling weather.
A scowl of sun struck down my mother/ Tolling
her grave with golden gongs/ But the sting of
bees took away my father.
He counted the guns of god a bother/ Laughed
at the ambush of angels tongues/ And scorned the tick of the falling
weather.
O ransack the four winds and fnd another/ Man who can mangle the
grin of kings: the sting of bees took away my father/ Who scorned the
tick of the falling weather.
No, I havent published a volume of poems yet, but I hope to manage
this in a year or so if fates and editors are willing.
Letter is affxed to a larger board and framed to an overall size of 11.75
x 14.25. In very good condition, with trimmed corners, intersecting folds,
a bit of light soiling and a few tape remnants to edges.
Plaths Lament is a villanelle, a traditional form of poetry that she often
used during her college years. Its prevalent theme, the death of her
father, is often found in her other work. Her father, Otto Plath, was a
professor of biology and German at Boston University. As alluded to
in the poem, he was an entomologist with an expertise on bees and
wrote the book Bumblebees and Their Ways in 1934. In 1940, when
Plath was only eight, he died of advanced diabetes. The trauma of his
death is thought to have deeply infuenced Plaths work and to have
contributed to her later emotional problems. In this letter she presents
the poem and hopes for a published volume of her poetry if the fates
and editors are willing. They were, and her frst collection of poetry,
The Colossus and Other Poems, was published the following year.
Anything signed by Plath is practically nonexistent and this is the frst
example we have ever offered. With its outstanding poetic content, it
would make a superb addition to any literary collection. Pre-certifed
Exceedingly rare letter containing Plaths poem Lament,
a work which explored the lifelong impact of her fathers death
561. James R. Randall. Writer best remembered as the lyricist of the song,
Maryland, My Maryland. Scarce AQS on an off-white 7 x 8.75 lightly-lined sheet,
signed at the conclusion, James R. Randall. Randall pens the second stanza of
his nine-stanza poem, Maryland! My Maryland! In full, Hark to an exiled sons ap-
peal, Maryland! My Mother-State, to thee I kneel, Maryland! For life and death, for
woe and weal, Thy peerless chivalry reveal, And gird thy beauteous limbs with steel,
Maryland! My Maryland! Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature,
a light diagonal crease, and a mild shade of toning, otherwise fne condition. Pre-
559. Ayn Rand. Signed book: The Fountainhead. First
edition, second issue (in green cloth; printed two months
after the frst). Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1943.
Hardcover, 6 x 8.25, 754 pages. Signed and inscribed on
the frst free end page, To Weesie MorrisonCordially,
Ayn Rand, May 21, 1948. Housed in a slightly trimmed
jacket from a modern printing. Front hinge cracked and
partly separated (still held by webbing), light staining to
covers, sunning to spine and chipping to ends, and a hint
of subtle soiling and a faint spot or two to signed page (not
affecting writing), otherwise very good condition. Scarce
in signed frst-edition copies. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/
562. Mar i o
Puzo. Signed
book: The Last
Don. Franklin Li-
brary First Edition
Society edition.
Pennsyl vani a:
The Fr ankl i n
Li brary, 1996.
Leat her bound
hardcover, 6.5 x
9.5, 482 pages. Signed on the limitations page in blue ink. In fne
560. James Whitcomb Riley.
AQS on an off-white 4.5 x 7 album
page. Riley pens the third stanza
from his poem God Bless Us
Everyone. In full: And thus he
prayed, God bless us every one!
Enfolding all the creeds within the
span; Of his child-heart; and so,
despising none, was nearer saint
than man. Signed at the top, Yours
truly, James Whitcomb Riley,
Indianapolis, Ind., Feb 6:1893. In
fne condition, with rough left edge
and some light toning. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
Thy peerless chivalry reveal,
And gird thy beauteous limbs with
steel, Maryland! My Maryland!
Uncommon frst edition of The Fountainhead
569. Salman Rushdie.
Signed book: The Satanic
Verses. Later printing. NY:
Viking Press, 1989. Hard-
cover with dustjacket, 6.5 x
9.25, 547 pages. Signed on
the title page in black ink.
In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
568. J. K.
Rowl i ng.
Signed book:
Harry Potter
and the Pris-
oner of Az-
kaban. First
A m e r i c a n
edition. NY:
Arthur A. Levine, 1999. Hardcover with dustjacket, 6.25 x 9.25,
435 pages. Signed on the title page in black ballpoint. In fne con-
dition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
567. James Rosen-
quist. Two identical
color 4.25 x 6 postcards
of Rosenquists Marilyn
Monroe, one signed in
blue felt tip, the other
signed in blue ballpoint.
couple light bends to
both and some light surface rubbing. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
566. Norman Rockwell. Two FDCs, with cachets honoring Ben-
jamin Franklin and City Mail Delivery, each signed in blue ballpoint
Sincerely, Norman Rockwell. One has a printed mailing address
in the lower right and the other an erased handwritten address still
partially visible, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
565. Norman Rockwell. Ink
signature, Sincerely, Norman
Rockwell, on a white card. Matted
with a color print of one of Rock-
wells works and a small image of
Rockwell to an overall size of 11
x 14. In fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
564. Norman Rockwell. TLS,
letterhead, February 11, 1963. Let-
ter to a woman who asked Rockwell
to critique a youngsters art work.
In part: You ask me something
which is very diffcult, and I am
afraid impossible. That is to judge
a young persons work or advising
about entering the art feld without
knowing him personally. One
thing is certain. Although copying
is of course natural to the young
it proves in no way any creative
ability. So if the work is a copy of a photograph or other artists work,
there is no way to judge the creative ability which is so essential. My
suggestion is that the young man should submit his work to some
good art school. In fne condition, with a bit of trivial soiling and
some light wrinkling. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.
563. Norman Rockwell. TLS,
letterhead, March 23, 1960. Rock-
well writes to John H. Connell in
Henniker, New Hampshire. In full:
Thank you for your letter which I
am enclosing. I cannot provide you
with an original. If you want me to
autograph something, please send
it to me and I will be glad to do so.
Mild handling wear, otherwise fne
condition. Accompanied by the
original mailing envelope and the
letter from Connell, discussing Connells 50 years with the Boy Scouts
of America and requesting from Rockwell an original Boy Scout draw-
ing. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Prisoner of Azkaban
frst edition
Although copying is of course
natural to the young it proves in
no way any creative ability
570. Charles M. Russell. Eminent American
artist and illustrator (18641926) best known for his
evocative images of the people and landscapes of
the American West. Signed book: Journals of Lewis
and Ordway Volume XXII. First edition. Madsion,
Wisconsin: Wisconsin Historical Publications,
1916. Hardcover, 7 x 9.75, 444 pages. Signed in
black ink on the front pastedown, adding a small
sketch of a buffalo skull. In fne condition, with
spine a bit loose, bumps to edges and corners
of boards, as well as scattered rubbing. A most
notable association for this important Western
artist. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Russell highlights a volume on Western
exploration with a trademark sketch
571. John Sartain
and Caleb Cope. Sar-
tain (18081897) was
an artist who pioneered
mezzotint engraving
in the United States,
Cope (1797-1888) was
a major merchant and fnancier. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine
Arts check, 7 x 3.25, flled out in another hand and signed by Sartain
and Caleb Cope, C. Cope, payable to Godfrey Krouse for $13.00,
March 15, 1870. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
572. Maurice Sendak.
Signed book: Outside Over
There. First edition. NY: Harp-
er and Row, 1981. Hardcover
with dustjacket, 10.25 x 9.25.
Signed and inscribed on the frst free-end page, Good luck to Jim,
Maurice Sendak, May 81. In fne condition, with some scattered light
wear to dustjacket. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
574. Dr. Seuss. Original signed ink, pencil, and crayon sketch of the
Cat in the Hat on a yellow 8 x 10 sheet, with a word balloon coming
from the Cat which reads, Ive always wanted to be in a mini-museum!,
with Seuss adding underneath, And so have I. And now weve made
it! With all best wishes, Dr. Seuss. Matted to an overall size of 12
x 14. In fne condition, with a slight crease to lower right corner and
dings to edges of mat. This piece was pictured in color in Bob Bennetts
book Collecting Original Cartoon Art. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
Fantastic uninscribed
Cat in the Hat sketch
579. George Bernard
Shaw. ALS signed G.
Bernard Shaw, on a 3.5 x
5.5 postcard, December 9,
1904. Letter to W. H. Wright,
Jr. In full: I see no immediate
prospect of my being able to
undertake a lecturing tour in
the United States. It would be
a very laborious undertaking
for me and I should have to
address aspects seriously to
much larger problems than
the usual literary lecturer
deals with. Shaw has also
addressed the reverse of
the postcard. In fne condi-
tion, with uniform toning to
postcard, postmark over a couple words of text, horizontal crease
above signature, and a few stray postmarks. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
578. Michael Shaara. Pulitzer
Prize winning author of The Killer
Angels (19281988). Scarce TLS,
one page, 8.5 x 11, January 15,
1985. Letter to an admirer. In part:
Hope you dont mind this typed
letter. I use this little electronic
thing that weighs four pounds
and is powered by batteriesbut
it doesnt type well and I havent
learned how to use it yet. But, must
admit its fun working with the thing
while sitting on a plane going across the Atlanticalways gets the
stewardess interested. Sorry I have no pictures around, but really
you arent missing much. Imagine a big bloke with a big busted nose
and crooked teeth. In fne condition, with a few creases and wrinkles
and some slight mirroring of signature. Accompanied by the original
mailing envelope. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
575. Maurice Sendak. Original signed and inscribed ink sketch
of a creature from Where the Wild Things Are, on an off-white 8 x 10
sheet, signed and inscribed For Dave Zimmerman, Maurice Sendak,
Feb. 91. In fne condition, with scattered light creases. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..(MB $200)
576. Maurice
Sendak. Signed
book: The Juniper
Tree and Other
Tales from Grimm.
Later printing. NY:
Farrar, Strauss,
and Giroux, 2003.
Hardcover with
dustjacket, 5.75 x 7.25, 334 pages. Signed on the title page in black
ink. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
577. Maurice Sen-
dak. Color 17 x 23
poster for a 1981 Sen-
dak exhibit at the Pier-
pont Morgan Library,
signed in black ballpoint.
Rolled and in fne con-
dition, with scattered
light foxing and a few
mild ripples. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
Shaw declines a lecture tour
of the US: I should have to
address aspects seriously to
much larger problems than the
usual literary lecturer deals with
I have no pictures around, but
really you arent missing much.
Imagine a big bloke with a big
busted nose and crooked teeth
Outstandingly-detailed sketch
of Carol the Wild Thing
585. Robert Louis Steven-
son. Partial ALS signed R. L.
S., one page, 4 x 3, no date. End
of a larger letter reads, in full:
had not happened. May God
grant all may go well. But I am
sure put to it. Winter still here, I
shall get letters a day laterthat
is all. Matted and framed with
an etched portrait of Stevenson
to an overall size of 9.5 x 16.5.
A central vertical fold passing
through middle initial, slight
pencil remnant along bottom
edge, and a uniform shade of
mild toning, otherwise fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
584. John Stein-
beck. Vintage fountain
pen signature and in-
scription, For W. H. Hill
from John Steinbeck,
on an off-white 5 x 3.5
card. In fne condition,
with a light diagonal
crease slightly affecting
portion of last name of
signature. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
5 8 3 . J ohn
St e i n b e c k .
Si gned book:
East of Eden.
Limited edition,
fi rst edi ti on of
1500 copies. NY:
Vi ki ng Pr ess,
1952. Hardcover,
6.25 x 9.25, 602
pages. Si gned
on the limitations
page in blue ink by
Steinbeck. In fne condition, with owners signature to frst free end
page, some slight discoloration to fore-edges, and some trivial wear
to spine. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
582. John Stein-
beck and Richard
Rodgers. Vintage ball-
point signature, John
Steinbeck, and vintage
ink signature, Rich-
ard Rodgers, on an
off-white 8 x 11 guest
book page. Page is also
signed on both sides
in ink and pencil by 10
others including Hubert
H. Humphrey and Kim
Hunter. In fne condition.
Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
581. Gertrude
Stein. Signed
book: How to
Write. Plain edi-
tion, frst edition.
Paris: Darantiere
Pr ess, 1931.
Hardcover, 4.25
x 6.5, 395 pages.
Quickly signed
on the frst free
end page below a Printed in France stamp.
In very good condition, with covers worn and lightly dampstained, small
separation to front gutter, corner bumps, and some dampstaining to
fore edges. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
580. Eric Sloane. American landscape painter and illustrator
(19051985). Collection of seven signed color candid photos, 9.75
x 7.5 and 7.5 x 9.75, of Sloane at work in his studio in 1973, each
signed in black ink by Sloane. Each photo is individually matted and
framed to overall sizes of 15.25 x 13.25 and 13.25 x 15.25. In fne
overall condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
Author of the
classic Treasure Island
Superb frst edition
of East of Eden
586. Harriet Beecher
Stowe. Endorsed bank
check, 8.25 x 2.75, flled
out in another hand
and signed by James
R. Osgood, payable to
Stowe for $944.46, July
10, 1873. Endorsed on
the reverse, Pay to G.
P. Bissel or order H. B. Stowe. In very good condition, with several
vertical folds, small cancellation cut to body, scattered staining to front,
and some light soiling and bank stamps to reverse. Pre-certifed PSA/
587. James Thurber. TNS, one
page, 7.75 x 11, June 9, 1959.
Brief note to an admirer. In full: I
hope you have a successful and
happy life. Intersecting folds, one
through a single letter of signature,
and scattered light edge toning and
creasing, otherwise fne condition.
588. J. R. R. Tolkien. British author and
scholar (18921973) whose Lord of the Rings
trilogy became one of the towering classics
of fantasy literature and inspired a series of
wildly popular flms. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7,
personal letterhead, October 12, 1966. Too
overwhelmed to send personal responses
following the resurgence in popularity of The
Lord of the Rings, especially in America, in the
1960s, Tolkien sent this preprinted letter with
typed-in name and address, signing in ink in
his distinctive calligraphic hand. In full: Thank
you very much for your kind letter. I am always
pleased to hear from people who have read and
enjoyed my books. I hope they will continue to
give you pleasure. After signing, Tolkien adds
a handwritten postscript: If you use one of the
modern steel bows, you should be developing a
good torso! Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope. In fne, clean condition.
From 1959 until his death in 1973, Tolkien
received steadily increasing public attention,
literary fame, and of course fan mail, forcing
him to resort to these pre-printed, personally
signed pageswith a few fortunate recipients
fnding a handwritten message from the author.
Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
Tolkien offers advice to a follower: If you use one of the
modern steel bows, you should be developing a good torso
593. Alberto Var-
gas. Color 6.75 x 10.75
book photo of Vargass
work of a nude woman
with two greyhounds,
signed in blue ballpoint,
Vargas. A diagonal
crease to two corners,
RRAuction COA.(MB
$100)
592. Boris Vallejo. Color glossy
8 x 10 cardstock photo of Vallejos
work entitled Water Nymphs,
signed in silver ink. In fne condi-
tion, with light overall irregular ink
adhesion to signature. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
591. United Nations Prints. Five limited edition color prints, 8.5
x 11, each signed in ink or pencil by the respective artist pictured.
Signers are: Sophia Loren (1982 Flag Series), Kenny Scharf (Banning
Chemical Weapons), Dong Kingman (1984 FAO World Food Day), and
two from Chaim Gross (International Conference on Population 1984
and 1980 Flag Series). In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
589. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. Important French
painter and printmaker (18641901) whose lively, colorful
portrayals of the people and places of fn-de-sicle Paris
take a place among the most iconic images of the era.
Toulouse-Lautrecs immersion in art stemmed largely from
his isolation following a disfguring teenage accident that
failed to heal properly, preventing his legs from growing
further while his torso continued to develop normally.
Extremely scarce ALS in French, signed Henri, three
pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 6, no date [Herbert
Schimmel dates it to the summer of 1885]. Letter to his
cousin, close friend and drinking companion Raoul Tapi de Celeyran (1868-1937) that Lautrec painted mounted on a donkey. In full: My
dear Raoul, I have sent you a little bronze box. I hope you will like it. You ask me what would please me. Send me some wine. This is what I
would do. I will try some samples of red wine. I will tell you the prices and you will send me the number of bottles you will like. Fewer bottles
but good. Cordially to you, Henri at Mr. Fabre, in Taussat by Ambeuge, Gironde. In fne condition, with a mild shade of overall toning and a
couple of slight brushes to text. A moving letter from the start of Lautrecs descent into alcoholism. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and
590. Leo Tolstoy.
Crisp ink signature
4.5 lightly-lined folded
sheet. An intersecting
vertical and horizon-
tal crease towards
the left edge, some
trivial creasing, and
scattered light fox-
ing, otherwise fine
Lautrec begins his dark downward spiral into drink:
You ask me what would please me. Send me some wine
Commemorating
United Nations milestones
595. Andy Warhol.
Signed book: America.
NY: Harper and Row.
Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 224
pages. Signed vertically
in black felt tip on the
front cover. In fne con-
dition, with a few trivial
cover creases and light
handling wear. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
594. Andy
W a r h o l .
Si gned book:
Popi sm. Fi rst
edi t i on, f i r st
pr i nt i ng. NY:
Harcourt Brace
J o v a n o v i c h ,
1980. Hardcover
with dustjacket,
6.25 x 9.5, 310
pages. Signed in black felt tip on the frst free end page and signed
again in black felt tip on the front of the dustjacket. Strip of toning over
portion of inside signature, light toning to pastedowns, a couple light
stains to fore-edges, and scattered creases to dustjacket, otherwise
596. Andy Warhol.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo of
Warhol looking pensive,
signed vertically in black
felt tip. Some scattered
edge creases and some
light scratches to sur-
face over portions of
image, otherwise fne
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
597. Andy Warhol. Signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol.
First edition, frst printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, 1975. Hard-
cover with dustjacket, 5.75 x 8.75, 241 pages. Signed and inscribed
in black felt tip on the frst free end page, To Ron, Andy Warhol,
adding a sketch of a Campbells Soup can, and writing Campbells
Soup, on the sketch. In fne condition. Ronald Tavel (1936-2009) was
an American screenwriter, director and actor, best known for his work
with Andy Warhol and The Factory. Tavel worked as a screenwriter
during the 1960s for many of Warhols underground flms including
Chelsea Girls. Warhol soup can sketches are, of course, highly col-
lectible! Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
An identifed sketch
of his iconic soup can
598. Andy War-
hol. Color 19.5 x
29 poster for a
1971 exhibit at
the Tate Gallery,
bearing a Warhol
image of Marilyn
Monroe, signed in
the lower border
in black felt tip.
Double matted
to an overall size
of 25.75 x 36.
In fne condition.
Oversized. Pre-
cert i f i ed PSA/
DNA and RR
Auction COA.
(MB $200)
Huge Marilyn image
signed by the pop art icon
603. Walt Whitman. Large and incredibly bold ink signature, Walt
Whitman, on an off-white 6.25 x 3 card. In fne condition, with a pa-
perclip impression to top edge lightly touching one letter of signature
and a touch of trivial soiling. A robust and visually appealing example
measuring an impressive 5.25 long. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
601. H. G. Wells.
ANS, one page, 4.5
x 3.5, personal let-
terhead, no date, but
postmarked June 29,
1921. Brief note to Mrs.
Spencer Simson. In full:
I said 12 on Thursday.
In fne condition, with
scattered soiling to cor-
respondence side and two irregular surface impressions to address
side. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
6 0 0 . Noa h
Webster. Author
and lexicographer
(1758-1843) who
publ i shed t he
frst comprehen-
sive dictionary of
American Eng-
l i sh. Pamphl et
ent i t l ed Mes-
sage from The
President of the
United States to
Both Houses of
Congress, 8th No-
vember, 1804. 5
x 8.5, 22 pages,
Washington City:
Wi l l i am Duane
& Son, 1804.
Si gned on the
front cover, N.
Webster. Jeffer-
sons message is missing, but the pamphlet retains its three related
printed documents. In good to very good condition, with partial sepa-
ration to some of the pages along extremely fragile spine, scattered
toning and foxing to cover and opening pages, scattered paper loss
to edges, and a few horizontal bends. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
599. Andy Warhol.
Color 4 x 6 postcard im-
age of Warhols 1962 4
Campbells Soup Cans,
signed at the bottom in
purple felt tip. In fne
condition, with a light
brush to end of signa-
ture. Pre-certifed PSA/
DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Enormous Whitman signature
Word masters signed copyof the
documents accompanying
Jeffersons 1804 address relative
to the Louisiana Purchase
607. William Wordsworth. English poet and author (17701850) of Lyri-
cal Ballads, a collection inspired by the beauty of the English Lake District.
Ink signature and inscription, Wm. Wordsworth written at the request of
Mrs. Fletcher, Rydal Augt 13th45, on an off-white 5.5 x 2.5 slip. A central
vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature, a couple horizontal
creases, some light toning to corners from mounting remnants on reverse, and
a couple light ink spots to signature and inscription, otherwise fne condition.
606. Tennessee Wil-
liams. Book page bear-
ing a printed letter that
Williams sent to the cast
of his play In the Bar
of a Tokyo Hotel, 8.5 x
11.25, signed along the
bottom in black ballpoint
by Williams, below his
printed signature. In fne
condition, with light ton-
ing and creasing along
top edge. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
605. John Greenleaf
Whittier. ALS signed
John G. Whittier, one
page, 4.5 x 6.75, March
7, 1888. Letter to an
unidentifed recipient. In
part: I have no brother
living, and of course the
story is a myth. I know
nothing of the Coloniza-
tion scheme in N. C. In
fne condition. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
604. Walt Whitman. Bank check, 6.25 x 2.75, flled out and signed by Whitman, payable to order of WW Bennett for $18.00,
May 5, 1888. Three vertical folds, one through a single letter of signature, cancellation cut to center, and some mild toning,
otherwise fne condition. Union veteran William W. Bennett is listed as a comrade in the 1886 roster of Camdens William B.
Hatch Post No. 37, Grand Army of the Republic. The same day as writing this check, Whitman had a conversation with Horace
Traubel, documented in With Walt Whitman in Cambridge by Traubel in 1906, he spoke of his opinion of Matthew Arnold, John
Milton, Dante, and Verdi. Pre-certifed John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
152 Comic Art & Animation
610. Jim Davis. Collection
of three one-page TLSs, all
signed in red felt tip, Jim Da-
vis, all on Garfeld letterhead
featuring an area of jagged
teeth marks to the left corner,
all measuring 5.5 x 8.75, and
all to the same recipient. Also included is a 5 x 7 Garfeld print, signed
and inscribed by Davis, and two color Garfeld postcards, each signed
on the back in red felt tip. In fne overall condition. Accompanied by
the original mailing envelopes. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
611. Robert Crumb. Fabu-
lous limited edition fgurine of
Crumbs Devil Girl contorted
on her head, #325/550, mea-
suring approximately 7.75
high with the base measuring
7.5 in diameter. Signed in
black ink on the label affxed to the bottom of the base, R. Crumb.
In fne condition. An uncommon character. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
612. Cartoonists. Collection of 33 items consisting of original
sketches, signed photos, letters, signatures, and documents from
leading Hollywood artists and animators. Signers include: Charles
Addams, Bill Hanna (2), Joe Barbera, Lynda Barry, Mel Blanc, Rich-
ard Calkins, Milton Caniff, Bud Fisher, Ham Fisher, Rube Goldberg
(2), Al Capp, Chester Gould, Harold Gray, Matt Groening (2), Hugh
Harman, Chuck Jones, Mike Judge, Harold Knerr, Gracie Lantz,
Walter Lantz (2), Fred Lasswell, George McManus, Fred Quimby,
Leon Schlesinger, Edward Selzer (2), Chic Young, Mort Walker and
Hank Ketcham. In fne overall condition. An impressive collection
spanning from the golden ages of cartoons to modern day. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $300)
609. George Bak-
er. Cartoonist (1915
1975) who became
prominent during World
War II as the creator of
the popular comic strip,
The Sad Sack. An origi-
nal unsigned ink and felt
tip nude sketch of Bak-
ers longtime companion
Suzanne La France on
an 8.5 x 15 piece of cardstock; and a one-page ALS, signed G. B.,
8.5 x 11, no date, to La France. Baker writes, in part: Played tennis
with Sam Goldwyn in the afternoonYou mentioned that apartments
are hard to fnd in Paris. Do you have any more information on that?
Working in an hotel would be almost impossible what with drawing
boards, lights, book, papers and other items. Along the bottom and
left edge, Baker has added an original ink and felt tip sketch of a
shirtless tennis player with abnormally large feet. In fne condition,
with a couple light brushes to text of letter. An unusual and very racy
drawing. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
comic art & animation
Provocative Devil Girl
fgurine signed by her creator
A whos who of 32 cartoonists including
Caniff, Fisher, Gould, Jones, and others
Comic Art & Animation 153
614 Walt Disney. FDC with a cachet honoring Benjamin Har-
rison, boldly signed in blue ballpoint by Disney. In fne condition. A
clean, beautiful signature from the creator of Mickey Mouse, and
the frst signed Disney FDC we have seen. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
615. Walt Disney. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, May 30, 1959.
Letter to Ken and Norma Knabe. In full: This is just a little gift to help Ken in fguring
his jobsit adds, subtracts and multiplies, and it only takes a few minutes to learn
how to operate this little machineand Norma will also fnd it helpful in working out
her household budgets! Anyway, its a start towards a little offce setup which I hope
will lead to a very successful enterprise. With this note comes my kindest regards,
and may todays event be but a prelude to many years of happiness and a generous
share of everything good. In fne condition, with some mild edge toning and some
scattered light wrinkles. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
613. Walt Disney. Original hand-painted animation cel from Dis-
neys production of 101 Dalmatians, showing Pongo outdoors, and
set against a specially prepared color background. The untrimmed
visible image of the cel measures 9.75 x 8, and is housed in its
original 13.5 x 11.5 mat. Signed and inscribed on the mat in blue
ballpoint, To Hugh Jr., Walt Disney. Framed to an overall size of
15 x 13. In very good condition, with light rippling to cel, cracking
and crazing to the paint, and a small spot to lower left corner of mat.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the daughter-in-law of
the original recipient, political cartoonist Hugh Haynie. In full: This
cel was signed by Walt Disney in my father-in-laws presence during
an editorial cartoonist convention in Disneyland. My father-in-law,
Hugh Haynie, was a very well known political cartoonist. During the
convention, Hugh asked Walt Disney to sign a cel to as a gift to
his son, Hugh Smith Haynie, Jr. He did sign the cel but misspelled
Haynie. Therefore, he signed another cel simply addressed to Hugh
Jr. Disney cels are highly desirable particularly with such prov-
enance. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $500)
comic art & animation
First Disney signed FDC
we have ever offered
Walt gifts a calculator and makes an
unintentional chauvinistic comment
Walt rectifes a spelling mistake on a
previous cel by signing another
616. Walt Disney. Colorful vintage reproduction of an original cel-
luloid drawing actually used in the Walt Disney production of Mickey
Mouse, 10 x 8, showing Mickey Mouse, clad in a hat, western vest,
sash, and cowboy boots, twirling a lasso around himself, and housed
in its original 15.5 x 14 presentation mat, with the pencil caption
Walt Disneys Mickey Mouse, written under the image, and signed
on the mat in red artist pencil, Walt Disney. Framed to an overall
size of 17 x 15.5. Back of the item has the original brown backing
which bears the original label from Walt Disney Productions, detail-
ing the animation process and important museums which contain
Disney art. Label reads, in part: This is a reproduction of an original
celluloid drawing, actually used in the Walt Disney production of
Mickey Mouse. It is one of a select few that have been released
Walt Disney originals are included in many important museums and
private collections. Notable among these are: The Metropolitan
Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Cleveland Museum of Art,
etc. In fne condition, with a bit of mild toning to mat. Pre-certifed
618. Walt Disney. TLS signed Walt, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, August
11, 1966. Letter to Mrs. Norman Taurog. In part: Tommie told me you had called and that
you have talked with Bob Moore about the design for the program. Im glad you are being
taken care of on that score. I also understand you havent forgotten your promise to bring
Mrs. Arnold over for lunch one day the latter part of this month. Its very gratifying to know you
are excited about the wedding of Channel 28 and Cal-Arts. I agree with youit is a natural
pairing. Im sending you a copy of our Prospectus plus the 1966-67 catalog of curriculum and
activities just to let you bone up on what were doing. Several creases and scattered light
foxing, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
617. Walt Disney. Vintage matte-fnish 10 x 8 photo of Dis-
ney clowning around at his desk with two chimpanzees, nicely
signed and inscribed in black felt tip To Carlos, Walt Disney.
In fne condition, with a crease to lower right corner and a small
ding to bottom edge. A very bold and large signature measuring
almost six inches long. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $300)
Superb uninscribed Mickey Mouse celluloid drawing
In 1966, Disney presses forward with his
plans for the California Institute of the Arts
Comic Art & Animation 155
620. Disney: Fantasia. Fantastic original
one-of-a-kind unsigned colored pencil char-
acter sketch of a young faun loading his pan-
pipe with berries, done by artist Joe Rinaldi in
1939, 8.75 x 6.5, for The Pastoral Symphony
portion of Fantasia. Beautifully detailed sketch
shows the faun, seated on a log, concentrat-
ing intently as he drops a berry into his fute.
Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75
x 12.75. Backing of frame bears a Basmajian
Collection stamp and an informational label
providing details of the sketch including Pro-
duction #2004; Sequence 41; Sketch #1259
(1 of 3); Artist: Joe Rinaldi. In fne condition.
Provenance: Basmajian sale Christies.
When the majority of the studios animated
artwork was being thrown away or reused
during World War II, Disney employee John
Basmajian was given permission to salvage
pieces that were to be discarded from the
Disney morgue. He meticulously cleaned and preserved each piece, saving more artwork from destruction than any other person of his time.
This original watercolor from Disneys highly acclaimed third feature flm came from the historic 1984 sale of Basmajians collection through
Christies, which frmly established animation art as fne art. It is highly prized and sought after by collectors around the world. Pre-certifed
619. Disney: Fantasia. Visually striking Fantastic original
one-of-a-kind unsigned watercolor and pencil character sketch of
a young faun picking berries, done by artist M. Schwartzman in
1939, 9.25 x 7, for The Pastoral Symphony portion of Fantasia.
Vibrant art work shows the faun reaching for a bunch of berries.
Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.75 x 11.75. Backing of
frame bears an informational label providing details of the sketch
including Production #2004; Sketch #010; Artist: M. Schwartzman;
dated: 8/24/39. In fne condition.
In search of a piece of music grand enough to tell a story of classical
mythology, teeming with fauns, centaurs, cupids, and the gods, the
Studio selected Beethovens Pastoral Symphony for this segment of
Fantasia. The cast of characters in this setting opens up the world
of Disney to a truly mythic place, and to capture the uniqueness
of the scene, the animators were given free rein to use whatever
colors they desired from the Disney Studios in-house paint lab.
The result is a segment unlike any other, with brilliant backgrounds
and vibrantly created characters, including the fute-loving, half-man, half-goat fauns, one of which is pictured here. A rare example of the
character and colors that made this segment legendary, from the historic Christies Basmajian Collection sale. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
Salvaged from the morgue, a beautifully preserved
piece from Fantasia, one of Disneys earliest masterpieces
The vibrant world of Fantasia captured in the artists brilliant colors
622. Bill Hanna and Joe
Barbera. Color glossy 10 x
8 photo of the Flintstones and
Rubbles in formal attire, signed
in blue felt tip by Bill Hanna and
Joe Barbera. In fne condition.
621. George Dole. Origi-
nal hand-inked one panel
cartoon on a 10 x 8 off-
white sheet. Comic depicts
a large dog menacing his
owner, with the owners
wife making an obvious
observation, signed under
the image by Dole. Framed
to an overall size of 10.75
x 9. In fne condition, with light overall toning, a bit heavier to right
edge. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
624. Chuck Jones. Printed signed sketch
of Daffy Duck on an off-white 5.5 x 8.5 sheet,
signed at the bottom in pencil by Jones. In
623. Bill Hanna and Joe
Barbera. Limited edition
hand-painted animation cel,
12.75 x 10, #131/300, depict-
ing Fred Flintstone about to
perform surgery on Barney,
signed in black felt tip by Bill
Hanna and Joe Barbera. Set
against a pre-printed color
background and triple matted and framed to an overall size of 21.25
x 18.25. In fne condition, with some moderate peeling to painted
frame. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
625. Walter Lantz. Original signed
and inscribed felt tip sketch of Woody
Woodpecker on an orange 8.5 x 11 sheet,
signed and inscribed To Carmon C.
Norman, Walter Lantz. In fne condition.
626. Lank Leonard. Three
original hand-inked Mickey Finn
daily comic strips, all measuring
approximately 17 x 5.25, all having
golf-related content. Each signed
in one of the panels by Leonard.
In very good condition, with scat-
tered toning and soiling. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
628. Charles Schulz. TLS signed Sparky, one page, 8.5 x 11, National D-Day Memorial Founda-
tion letterhead, May 15, 1999. Letter to Ed McGeean. In part: The other dayI spoke about a project
near and dear to my heart: The National D-Day Memorial. At that time I made a general appeal for help
in setting up an endowment in the name of the outstanding cartoonist of World War II, Bill Mauldin
Folks who remember the War years know how important people such as Bill Mauldin, George Baker,
Milt Caniff, Bil Keane, Dave Breger and others were to morale on both the home front and front lines.
I am delighted that their role in our collective effort to overcome totalitarianism will be spotlighted in a
national memorial that exists to honor the people who took part in the watershed event of the centuryI hope you will join me in making a gift
or pledge of $1000.00. In fne condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
627. Charles Schulz. Charming 6.25 x
9 newspaper photo of Schulz at his drawing
table, signed in black felt tip, Best wishes,
Charles M. Schulz. In fne condition, with a
central vertical fold, a mild shade of toning,
and slight irregular edges. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
Folks who remember the War years know
how important people such as Bill Mauldin, George
Baker, Milt Caniff, Bil Keane, Dave Breger and others
were to morale on both the home front and front lines
Classic Music 157
634. Nadia Boulanger. Composer (18871979). She studied at the
Paris Conservatoire (1897-1904), where she won several prizes, and
went on to write many vocal and instrumental works, winning second
prize at the Grand Prix de Rome in 1908 for her cantata, La Sirne
(The Siren). After 1918 she devoted herself to teaching, frst at home,
and later at the Conservatoire and the Ecole Normale de Musique,
where she had international infuence. Two items: handwritten musical
manuscript entitled Scene IIFragments, on seven sides of four lined
musical manuscript pages, signed on the last page by Boulanger,
who adds many notations to the intricate bars; and an autograph
note, in French, written on one of her 3.25 x 2.5 embossed calling
cards. Partial separation to spine of manuscript, a central horizontal
fold, and scattered toning to manuscript, otherwise fne condition.
632. Claudio Arrau. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and
inscribed in fountain pen To J.
W. Sayre, very sincerely, Claudio
Arrau, Seattle 1950. In very good
condition, with moderate scattered
creases and impressions. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
631. Marian Anderson. Vintage
glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo of a seated
Anderson, signed and inscribed
in fountain pen To Miss Elinore
Sayre, Sincerely, Marian Ander-
son. In very good condition, with
a light but legible inscription and
signature, scattered creases, and
trimmed edges. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
630. Marian Anderson. Pioneering
African-American contralto (18971993)
best remembered for her memorable
1939 performance on the steps of the
Lincoln Memorial after the Daughters of
the American Revolution refused to let
her perform for a racially mixed audience
at Constitution Hall. Vintage matte-fnish 5
x 6.5 photo, signed in fountain pen, Sin-
cerely, Marian Anderson. In fne condition,
with a trivial corner tip ding to top left. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
633. Maria Callas.
Matte-fnish 4 x 5.75 photo
of Callas in a Japanese
costume, perhaps from
Madame Butterfy, signed
and inscribed in blue ink
A Carla Moraudun, Maria
Meneghini Callas. In fne
condition, with a lightly
trimmed right edge. Pre-
certifed PSA/DNA and RR
635. Johannes Brahms. Famed German composer (18331897)
whose works in the Classical spirit, written in the midst of the Ro-
mantic era, take a place among the most enduring music of the 19th
century. Among his best-known works are four symphonies, numer-
ous concerti, all manner of chamber and keyboard works, and the
large-scale choral masterpiece German Requiem. ANS in German,
in pencil, on the reverse of one of his 3.25 x 2 visiting cards, no date.
Short untranslated note. Very nicely cloth matted and framed with a
small portrait of Brahms and a biographical plaque to an overall size
of 18 x 14.5. In fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
classic music
Lengthy musical manuscript
by the renowned composer
and lifelong teacher
158 Classic Music
640. Igor Gorin. Austrian baritone
(1904-1982) who became a renowned
opera singer after emigrating to the United
States in 1933. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo
of Gorin in a three piece suit, signed and
inscribed vertically in fountain pen To
Mr. J. Willis Sayre, with all good wishes,
Sincerely, Igor Gorin. Scattered marks
and creases, and a ding and tear to the
bottom border, otherwise fne condition.
639. Mischa Elman. Russian violinist
(1891-1967), who began his virtuosic ca-
reer as a child and played Carnegie Hall
at age 17. His recording career spanned
six decades, and in 1943 his record sales
exceeded two million. Vintage pearl-fnish
6 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed vertically
in fountain pen To Mrs. Elinore Sayre,
with best wishes, Mischa Elman. In fne
condition, with mild scattered marks and creases, some silvering to
darker areas, and slight irregular adhesion in the inscription. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
638. Pablo Casals. Vintage 4.5 x
5.5 cardstock photo of Casals play-
ing his cello, signed and inscribed
in the lower border in fountain pen
To Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Browne,
with my best wishes, Pablo Casals
1962. In fne condition, with a trivial
ding to top edge. Accompanied
by the original mailing envelope.
Provenance: The Barry Hoffman
Collection. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
636. Enrico Caruso. ANS, one a 5.25 x 3.5 postcard, no date, but
postmarked Naples, June 12, 1921. Short note to Ina Claire. In full: To
you and your dearest mother our best thanks for your kind telegram
very much appreciated. Kind regards. Caruso has also addressed the
adjacent panel. In very good condition, with a couple of corner creases,
and some light toning and wrinkling. Actress Ina Claire (1893-1985)
starred on Broadway from 1910-1938 and in 11 flms from 1915-1943
including Ninotchka where she starred opposite Garbo as Russian
Grand Duchess Swana. The telegram was undoubtedly get well
wishes. Caruso died just seven weeks later. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
641. Victor Herbert. AMQS on a 5.25
x 3.25 off-white album page. Herbert
pens three bars of music from his 1911
opera Natoma, signed underneath,
With best wishes from Victor Herbert,
July 1st, 1916. Double matted and
framed with a portrait of Herbert to an
overall size of 13.75 x 21. Horizontal
tear to right edge, a couple of creases,
and some scattered mild toning, other-
wise fne condition. RRAuction COA.
(MB $100)
637. Enrico Caruso.
Vintage 3.25 x 5.25
postcard three-quarter
length photo of Caruso
on the deck of a ship,
signed in fountain pen,
Caruso. In very good
condition, with a few ink
spots around signature,
a crease to top right and
some scattered light rub-
bing and surface marks.
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
The worlds greatest
cellist in his element
From Naples, the famed tenor keeps his
spirits up as he battles pleurisy
Classic Music 159
643. Jascha Heifetz. TLS,
one page, 7 x 10, personal
letterhead, August 12, 1963.
Letter addressed to Whom It
May Concern. In full: Evelyn
Hellem was my personal sec-
retary for approximately fve
years. She was very capable
and dependable and her work
was most satisfactory and
much appreciated. Miss Hellem
left for personal reasons and
of her own accord. Uniform
toning from previous display,
a bit heavier at edges, and
mounting remnants to reverse of corners, otherwise fne condition.
Hellem abruptly retired after being involved in an auto accident which
resulted in someones death, when leaving Heiftzs home one day.
642. Percy Grainger.
Well-regarded Austra-
lian-born pianist, con-
ductor, and composer
(18821961) best known
for his folk settings and
colorful experimental
works. Vintage matte-fn-
ish 7.5 x 9.5 photo, signed
and inscribed in fountain
pen Cordial greetings
to J. Willis Sayre, from
Percy Grainger, June
1938. In fne condition.
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
646. Wanda Landowska.
French harpsichordist (1879
1959) whose performances,
teaching, recordings, and writ-
ings played a large role in reviving the popularity of the harpsichord in
the early 20th century. ALS in French, one page, 3.5 x 5.25, February
25, 1921. Short untranslated letter on the correspondence side of a
photo postcard bearing an image of Landowska playing her piano
for Leo Tolstoy. A uniform shade of toning, a couple pencil notations
to bottom, and a light crease to right edge, otherwise fne condition.
645. Jan Kubelik. Vintage
matte-fnish 4 x 5.5 photo,
affxed to its original 6 x 9
mount, signed in fountain pen
on the mount, Jan Kubelik,
19. IV. 1906. In fne condi-
tion, with some soiling to
the borders and light pencil
signature under the end of
Kubeliks (perhaps from the
photographer). RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
644. Maryla Jonas. Polish
pianist (1911-1959) whose career
was put on hold when Germany
invaded Poland in 1939. After
refusing an offer to move to Berlin,
she was arrested by the Gestapo
until an offcer who had heard her
perform managed to secure her
release. She escaped to Brazil
under false papers, and resumed her pianistic career at Carnegie Hall
in 1946. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo, signed and inscribed in blue
ballpoint To J. Willis Sayre with my best wishes, Maryla Jonas, 1948.
In very good condition, with some rippling and crazing to the emul-
sion and a spot on the right side, scattered light marks and creasing,
some irregular adhesion to inscription and signature, light soiling in the
lower border, and scattered spotting. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
647. Pietro Mascagni. Italian
composer (18631945) whose
1890 masterpiece Cavalleria
rusticana takes a place among
the most beloved staples of the
operatic repertoire. Vintage matte-
fnish 3.25 x 5.5 photo of Mascagni
seated at a piano, signed in fountain
pen, P. Mascagni. Photo is affxed
to a 5 x 7 board. Moderate silver-
ing to darker areas of image and
background, otherwise fne condi-
160 Classic Music
654. Ferdinando Paer. Italian-born composer and opera director (1771
1839) who was one of the frst teachers of the young Franz Liszt. ALS in Italian,
signed your most devoted and attentive servant Paer, one page both sides,
Director of the Chamber Music of the Emperor of the Italian Opera Theaters
letterhead, August 14, 1813. (Letter to Miss Morandi translated in part): I have
obtained two thousand extra francs in the contract that I sent you with one half
from Rinaldi.-That sum then counts toward the Court concerts (which, to tell
you in confdence, when the Emperor is in Paris, nobody gets excited about).
Here it is then with the pay of twenty-six thousand francs per year. With the
contract over two years, etc. etc. etc Your Ladys esteem is guaranteed for
these two thousand francs so that you can count on it as a pact and condition
of a legal contract and not put us through another back and forth. I am also writing to Sign. Rinaldi
to [ask] him to send you the [said] contract without saying a word to anybody about the two thousand francs that the administration authorizes
me to add. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, uniform toning, scattered creases, and some light show-through from writing on
652. Ignace J. Paderewski.
Polish pianist, composer, and
politician (18601941) whose
abounding talent and personal
magnetism made him one of the
most popular virtuosi of all time.
Superb ink signature, With every
good wish from I. J. Paderewski, 21XI 1928, on an off-white 10 x 7
album page. In fne condition, with trivial toning along top edge which
could be easily matted out. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
651. Gian Carlo Menotti. ALS
signed Gian Carlo, one page, 5.75
x 3.75, Capricorn letterhead, no
date. Letter to Leonard Lyons. In
full: Do let me know what was old
Serusffs reaction to your mention
of the Amahl affairOr did you
forget to mention it to him? In fne condition, with a rusty paperclip
impression to top edge, pencil notation under signature, and a bit of
light foxing. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed
in Menottis hand. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
653. Egon Petri. Infuential classical
pianist (1881-1962) whose repertoire
focused on Bach, Liszt, Beethoven, and
Brahms. He escaped from Poland the
day before Germany invaded in 1939 and
moved to the United States. Although he
was born in Germany and spent his youth
in Dresden, Petri refused to perform there
ever again. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of
Petri at the piano, signed and inscribed in
fountain pen To J. Willis Sayre, cordially, Egon Petri, Feb. 22 1949.
In fne condition, with scattered surface marks and creases, and light
soiling to the lower right corner. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
650. Gian Carlo Menotti. Two-time
Pulitzer Prizewinning Italian American
composer (19112007) best known for
such popular operas as The Consul, The
Saint of Bleecker Street, and Amahl and
the Night Visitors. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11,
Festival Foundation, Inc. letterhead, April
4, 1956. Brief note to Miss Straight. In part:
I am forwarding to you a folder describing
the project of Festival Foundation. Under
his signature, Menotti adds a handwritten postscript which reads, I
am sorry I didnt have a chance to talk to you at Greta Keller the other
daybut you know how cocktail parties are!! In fne condition, some
light creasing and wrinkling. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
659. Opera. Three
vintage matte fnish 8 x
10 photos, each signed
and inscribed in ink and
fountain pen by the re-
spective singer pictured.
Signers are: Frederick Jagel, Tito Schipa, and Charles Hackett. Scat-
tered silvering and Jagels signature and inscription light, but legible,
648. Franz Lehar. Popular Austrian
composer (18701948) of light classical
music, best known for his operetta, The
Merry Widow. Vintage 4 x 6 postcard photo
of an artists rendition of Lehar conducting
an orchestra, signed in the lower border in
blue ink. Scattered light toning and foxing to
borders, a few light bends and creases, and
an address label affxed to reverse, otherwise
Classic Music 161
657. William Primrose. Scottish
violist (1904-1982) who played in the
NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo
Toscanini. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II
made him a Commander of the Order of
the British Empire (CBE). Vintage glossy
8 x 10 photo of Primrose posing with his
viola, signed and inscribed in fountain pen
To J. Willis Sayre, with best wishes from
William Primrose. In very good condition,
with creasing in three corners, scattered soiling, and overall horizontal
crazing to the emulsion. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
656. Gregor Piatigorsky. Vintage
glossy 10 x 8 photo of Piatigorsky
holding his cello, signed and inscribed
in blue fountain pen To Elinore
Sayre, with my best wishes, Gregor
Piatigorsky, Feb. 1947. In very good
condition, with light surface marks and
creases, some show-through from mounting remnants on reverse,
light brushing and irregular ink adhesion to signature and inscription.
655. Nicolo Paganini.
Remarkable Italian violinist
and composer (17821840)
generally regarded as the
greatest virtuoso in the history
of the instrument. Paganinis
striking appearance and seem-
ingly superhuman skill on the
instrument led many to believe
that he was in league with the
devil, an image he did noth-
ing to dispel. His fendishly
demanding (and sometimes
beautiful) works for the violin, particularly the Caprices, remain a cornerstone of the repertoire. ALS in Italian, one page, 6.25 x 4, January 5,
1807. Letter reads, in part (translated): I, the undersigned, receive from Mr. Domenico Passi Chapel Maestro [director]45 Scudi as gratuity
for the whole month of the past December. Mounted and framed with an original carte-de-visite portrait of Paganini, notated in an unknown
hand, and an original photo of Paganini playing his violin, to an overall size of 14 x 12. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a chip to
bottom edge, a few wrinkles, and scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
658. Bidu Sayao. Brazilian opera
soprano (1902-1999), she was a leading
artist of New Yorks Metropolitan Opera
from 1932 to 1952. Vintage glossy 8 x
10 photo, signed in fountain pen, Bidu
Sayao, 1953. Staple holes in top left, a
tear to the right border, and light soiling
along the bottom, otherwise fne condition.
659. Manuel Rosenthal.
French composer and con-
ductor (1904-2003), best
remembered for his 1938
ballet Gat Parisienne. Vin-
tage glossy 10 x 8 photo of
Rosenthal at a piano, signed
and inscribed in fountain
pen To Mr. J. Willis Sayre,
friendly, M. Rosenthal. Scattered surface marks and creases, creas-
ing to the upper right, and some irregular adhesion to the signature,
660. Sergei Rachmaninoff. Vintage fountain pen
signature, S. Rachmaninoff 1937, on a light pink 5.5 x
4.25 album page. In fne condition. Accompanied by an
unsigned 4.75 x 6.75 portrait. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
162 Classic Music
666. William Walton. Distinguished British composer (19021983) best
known for such works as Faade, a theatrical collaboration with Edith Sitwell,
and the oratorio Belshazzars Feast. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 6.5, September
24, 1943. Letter to Major W. Piercy. In part: Thank you for the 3rd Pfte [piano
forte] part. I think it would be an excellent idea if you could persuade ODonnell
to give the opus a try out. In fne condition, with uniform block of toning over
text and signature and a central horizontal fold. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
665. Herbert von Karajan.
Austrian orchestra and opera
conductor (19081989) and one
of the most renowned conductors
in music history. Color glossy 4 x
6 cardstock photo of von Karajan
holding his baton, signed in silver
ink. In fne condition. Accompanied
by the original mailing envelope.
6 6 4 . I gor
Stravi nsky.
TLS, qui ck-
l y si gned I
Stravinsky, one
page, 8.5 x 5.25,
March 1, 1960.
Letter to Debbie
Ishlon at Colum-
bia Records. In
part: Would you kindly do two things for me: ask Kolodin if Saturday
Review received my letterand if so, why hasnt it been printed?
Many thanks for your book about South Americawe are going there
anywayso the book is not just a consolation. In fne condition, with
a central vertical fold and some light wrinkling and toning. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
663. Isaac Stern. Vintage glossy
7.75 x 9.25 photo of Stern playing
his violin, signed and inscribed in
fountain pen To J. W. Sayrecor-
diallyIsaac Stern, 1957. Scattered
creases and impressions, trimmed
edges, and rubbing to fnish, oth-
erwise fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $100)
662. Isaac Stern. Vintage
glossy 10 x 8 photo of Stern
playing his violin, signed and in-
scribed in blue ballpoint To Mr. J.
Willis Sayrewith warmest greet-
ings, Isaac Stern, 1949. Corner
creasing, light surface marks and
impressions, and some irregular
adhesion and skipping to signature
and inscription, otherwise fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
661. Dmitri Shostakov-
ich. Soviet composer (1906
1975) whose ffteen sympho-
nies occupy a place of central
performance in the orchestral
literature of the twentieth cen-
tury. ALS in Russian, signed
D. Shostakovich, one page,
lightly-lined, 5.5 x 8, February
19, 1965. Crisply penned
untranslated letter. In fne con-
dition, with central horizontal
and vertical fold, with vertical
fold passing through a single
letter of signature. RRAuction
COA.(MB $150)
Classic Music 163
667. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Esteemed Russian composer (18401893) whose colorful, dramatic, and expressive works represent
the epitome of the Russian Romantic tradition and take a place among the most beloved staples of the concert repertory. Rare original 4 x
6.25 cabinet bust portrait by Muller and Pilgrim of Leipzig, signed and inscribed in the lower portion of the image in fountain pen in German
(translated): To my good friend Carl Armbrust, with fond memories, P. Tschaikowsky, 10 Feb. 1888. Some scattered light toning and foxing to
background, a small light stain along left side, visible only at an angle, a slightly trimmed bottom edge, and date a shade light due to reduced
ink fow, otherwise fne condition.
A year after making his professional debut as a maestro in 1887, Tchaikovsky embarked on his frst concert tour of Western Europe as the
conductor of his own works. Though insecure in his abilities to direct an orchestra, he sincerely wanted to extend his and Russias musical
reputation and thus began his travels. He visited Hamburg in late January of 1888 where several musicians and critics (to quote his diary)
paid me fattering attention, awoke my warm sympathy, and thereby left me with indelible memories. One such person was the well-respected
music critic and virtuoso organist at St. Peters Church Carl Armbrust, who made him feel quite at home there, and with whom he stayed in
touch and held as a good friend upon his departure for Berlin in early February. This handsome photo, only the ffth weve ever offered, with
the addition of the genuine sentiment of fond memories to his new friend and fellow music-lover, is a truly extraordinary piece. Pre-certifed
John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA..(MB $500)
Incredibly scarce photo from Tchaikovskys
frst concert tour of Western Europe
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669. Beach Boys.
DS, one onionskin page,
8 x 13, October 9, 1962.
Agreement between the
Beach Boys and Capitol
Records, in which Capi-
tol agrees to pay the lo-
cal union dues and initia-
tion fees for Dennis and
Brian Wilson and Mike
Love. Signed at the bot-
tom in blue ink, with their
full names, Brian D.
Wilson, Dennis C. Wil-
son, Carl D. Wilson,
Michael E. Love, and
David Marks, (original
member who was later
replaced by Al Jardine).
In very good condition, with two punch holes to top, scattered creases
and wrinkling, and a minor tape repair to fold separation. The band
had signed with Capital records in July of 1962, and would release
their frst album, Surfn Safari in November. An early example with
the bands seldom-seen formal signatures. Pre-certifed Roger Ep-
person/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
668. Autograph Book. Vintage hardcover 3.5 x 2.75 autograph album, signed inside in
ballpoint and pencil by 18 performers, most single page with most signatures also back-to-
back, with many adding inscriptions to Thelma. Signers include: Eddie Cochran (ins), Billy
Fury, Michael Cox, Marti Wilde, Johnnie Gentle (2), Jack Good, Emile Ford, Lance Fortune,
and The Checkmates. In very good condition, with several loose pages, scattered light toning
and soiling, and some skipping and irregular adhesion to Cochrans signature. RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
670. Beatles: George Harrison. Please Please
Me album (original Parlophone frst UK Beatles release)
signed and inscribed on the back cover in ballpoint, To
Lynn, Love from George Harrison xxxx. In good to very
good condition, with tape repairs and reinforcement to
edge separations, scattered moderate creasing, some
mild soiling and toning, including some over signature,
and a few other notations on back cover. The record is
included. Consignor notes that the album was signed
circa 1963. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and
671. Beatles:
Harrison and
Starr. Vintage
ballpoint signa-
tures, Beatles,
George Harrison
xxx, and Ringo
Starr xxx, on a
salmon-colored
3 x 4 album page,
still contained in
its original au-
tograph album.
In fne condition,
with a bit of trivial
foxing and a bit
of l i ght damp-
stai ni ng above
the bands title.
Signatures were obtained on March 13, 1963, at the Rialto Theatre,
York, and are accompanied by a letter of provenance stating The
autographs were obtained when the Beatles gave a performance
at The Rialto York In 1962 or 1963 (Not quite sure). John was not
present as he was ill at the time. Also accompanied by a certifcate
of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and
contemporary music
Union dues are covered before
the release of Surfn Safari
Contemporary Music 165
contemporary music
672. Beatles. Vintage black felt tip signatures, Paul
McCartney, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon, and a red
felt tip signature, George Harrison, on a blue 4.5 x 4
album page. Album page is still contained in its 1960s faux
leather autograph book. In fne condition, with just a trivial bit of soiling to signed page. Album itself rates very good with a partially separated
spine and scattered toning and soiling to other pages. Signatures were obtained outside EMI studios on Abbey Road, London during the time
that The Beatles were recording I Want To Hold Your Hand. The recording of the song was done on October 17th 1963. Accompanied by a
certifcate of authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
673. Beatles. Vintage red ballpoint signatures,
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo
Starr, and a blue ballpoint signature, Beatles
Paul McCartney, on an off-white 5.75 x 4.5 album
page. Page is also signed by Bruce Channel. Ton-
ing along left edge from old tape, some other light
toning, and a couple of light creases, otherwise fne
condition. At the height of his fame around 1962,
Channel toured Britain and was once supported
by the Beatles, who hadnt released a record yet
and were still relatively unknown. Channel had a
1962 hit with Hey Baby, featuring harmonica ac-
companiment by Delbert McClinton. John Lennon
was especially intrigued by McClintons harmonica
style and several of the Beatles early hits would
feature Lennons own harmonica play, unmistakably
inspired by McClinton. The Beatles and Channel
played together only once, at New Brightons Tower
Ballroom, on June 21, 1962, where these signatures
were most likely acquired. Pre-certifed Roger Ep-
Super early Fab Four signatures with Bruce Channel,
whose #1 hit inspired Lennons harmonica playing
Superb set
of signatures,
acquired during
the recording of
I Want To Hold
Your Hand,
in 1963
674. Beatles. A Hard Days Night soundtrack album signed on the back cover in black ballpoint, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John
Lennon, and Ringo Starr. Scattered toning and foxing to back cover, and scattered creases and surface marks to front cover, otherwise fne
condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA, grading the Lennon, McCartney, and Starr signa-
tures 8, and the Harrison signature a 9. Also accompanied by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, which reads,
in part: These signatures date from 1964, shortly after the album was released. A Hard Days Night is a highly desirable title to have signed
by the Beatlesthe ultimate in any true fans collecting experiencevery few documented examples of A Hard Days Night autographed by
the Beatles exist, and in fact, only 6 copies of this extremely rare and desirable title signed by the band have surfaced to date.Pre-certifed
Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
Hard Days Night soundtrack from the Fab Four,
one of just six copies known to exist
676. Beatles. Vintage 5.75 x 3.5 Parlophone
Records promotional photo from March of 1963,
signed in blue ballpoint, Paul McCartney,
Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, and in
fountain pen, John Lennon. In very good
condition, with some light creases and surface
impressions, some light staining to tight side,
some lightly affecting Ringos signature, old
tape remnant to top left, and mounting remnants
to reverse. Accompanied by a letter of authen-
ticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo
stating the signatures date from April of 1963.
A scarce fan club card as most of these were
signed by the bands managers or secretaries.
Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR
675. Beatles. Fantas-
tic original color vintage
glossy 3.5 x 5 candid
photo of the Beatles,
dated June 1964, with
fill-in drummer Jimmie
Nicol, at a Hong Kong
press conference, signed
on the reverse in black
ballpoint, Best wishes
Jimmie Nicol, Paul Mc-
Cartney, John Lennon,
and George Harrison. A
bit of scattered light ton-
ing, creasing, and soiling
to reverse, and some
scattered light crazing
and creasing to image
side, as well as impres-
sions from signatures on
reverse, otherwise fne
condition. Accompanied
by a letter of provenance
from the nephew of the original recipient, stating the photo was given to me by my late uncle who was a member of the Hong Kong policehe
obtained their autographs when he was assigned to guard them. Nicol replaced Ringo Starr from June 315, 1964, at the start of the Beatles
World Tour, while Ringo was suffering from tonsillitis and pharyngitis. An extremely rare piece, as Nicol was with the Beatles for slightly more
than a week. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $1000)
Early 1963 Parlophone fan club photo
Extremely rare candid Beatles portrait with Jimmie Nicol
obtained during their June 1964 Hong Kong visit
679. Beatles: Paul
McCartney. Abbey
Road album signed on
the front cover in black
felt tip. In very good
condition, with scat-
tered creases, surface
marks, and impressions,
light rubbing to covers,
and mild ring of wear
to cover. The record is
included. Accompanied
by a letter of authenticity from noted Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo
stating the signature was obtained in person in 2008. Pre-certifed
680. Beatles:
Paul McCart-
ney. Sgt. Pep-
per s Lonel y
Hearts Club band
CD signed on the
front of the sleeve
in black felt tip.
In fne condition.
The CD is includ-
ed. Accompanied
by a letter of au-
thenticity from noted Beatles expert Perry Cox and noted Beatles
expert Frank Caiazzo stating the signature was acquired in-person
on June 1, 2010, in Washington, D. C. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/
REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
678. Beatles:
Paul McCart-
ney. Vintage ball-
point signature,
Paul McCartney
xxx, on a light
blue 4.5 x 4 al-
bum page, with
clipped photos of
McCartney and
John Lennon af-
fxed to the page.
Signature is still housed in its original autograph album, with clipped
photos of Ringo and George on the adjacent page. In fne condition,
with a small portion of McCartneys signature going over the tape
and onto the bottom of the image. Accompanied by a certifcate of
authenticity from Tracks. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and
677. Beatles: John
Lennon. Extremel y
earl y vi ntage gl ossy
5.25 x 3.5 promotional
photocard of the band,
with original drummer
Pete Best, posing along
with John Lennon, Paul
McCartney, and George
Harrison, signed on the
reverse in blue ballpoint,
Love from John Lennon
xxx. A bit of trivial toning to reverse, and a couple creases and scattered light surface marks and impressions to image side, otherwise fne
condition. Accompanied by a certifcate of authenticity from Tracks, noted Beatles expert Perry Cox, and two letters of authenticity from noted
Beatles expert Frank Caiazzo, who writes this signature dates from mid-1962. A very early example with impeccable backing. Pre-certifed
681. The Carpenters. Close to
You album signed in blue ballpoint,
Carpenters, Richard Carpenter,
and Karen Carpenter. Scattered
light overall creasing, light ring
of wear, and general rubbing
wear, otherwise fne condition.
The record is included. In 2003,
Rolling Stone ranked Close to You,
the Carpenters second album, at
number 175 in their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Pre-
Beatles classic signed in-person
Early 1962 promo card signed by Lennon
One of the greatest albums of all time
684. Patsy Cline and Country Stars.
Vintage leather-bound autograph album,
6 x 5, signed inside in ballpoint and pencil
by 28, including some country music
greats, almost all single page, with just a
few back to back, with most inscribing to
Chris. Signers include: Patsy Cline, To
Chris, Your pal & Thanks, Patsy Cline,
Johnny Cash, Tex Ritter, Lester Flatt,
Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff, Johnny Cash,
Minnie Pearl, and Pee Wee King. Mild
overall toning to pages, Scruggs and
Flatts signatures light, but mostly legible
due to reduced ink fow, and scattered
wear to covers, otherwise fne condition.
683. Eric Clap-
t on. Si gned
book: Eric Clap-
ton: The Autobi-
ography. Limited
edition, frst edi-
tion, #488/1000.
London: Century,
2007. Hardcover
wi t h sl i pcase,
6.25 x 9.5, 392 pages, signed in black felt tip on the limitations page.
In fne condition, with some light rubbing to front cover. Pre-certifed
686. George
M. Cohan. Vin-
tage ink signa-
ture, Sincerely,
George M. Co-
han, on an off-
white 3.5 x 2 card.
In very good con-
dition, with scat-
tered toning and soiling, a couple brushes to signature, and mounting
remnants on reverse. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
685. Eddie Cochran.
Dynamic, pioneering
rock n roll musician
( 19381960) , best
known for his hit Sum-
mertime Blues, who met
his untimely end in a fatal
automobile crash at the
age of 22. Vintage ball-
point signature, Eddie
Cochran, on a light green 3 x 2.5 album page. In fne condition, with
some scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/
682. Kar en
Carpenter. Bold
felt tip signature,
Hi! Karen Car-
penter, on an
off-white 5 x 3
card. In fne con-
dition. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB
$100)
Vintage country
stars including
Cline, Cash,
and Ritter
688. Aaron Copland. ALS, one
page, 5 x 8, personal letterhead,
October 8, 1954. In part: Enclosed
please fnd check for 2.50 for which
please mail meD. G. Mason
The Dilemma of American Music
andMusical Mercurythe num-
ber containing the Copland Score
as listed in your catalogue. A few
creases, pencil notations, and a
staple hole at the top left corner,
tion COA.(MB $100)
689. Cowboy Co-
pas. Country singer
who died in the plane
crash that also killed
Patsy Cline. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10.5 card-
stock publicity photo,
blue ballpoint To Fern,
Si ncerel y, Cowboy
Copas WSM. In fne
condition, with some
scattered light creases
and surface marks and
surface impressions to
top right. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
687. Nat King Cole.
Vintage glossy 8 x 10
Universal Pictures pub-
licity photo of a smiling
Cole, signed in blue
ballpoint, Best wishes,
Nat King Cole. Some
rippling at the bottom,
scattered impressions,
and signature a shade
light, otherwise fine
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
690. Aaron Copland.
Early TLS, one page, 8.5 x
11, June 3, 1946. In part: If
you care to you mail me your
Cinderella to the above ad-
dress. I think I ought to warn
you, however, that whatever
my reaction I am unable to
undertake any new project
for at least a year. In view of
that you may wish to hold on
to it until then. Intersecting
folds, one through a single
letter of signature, punch
holes to left edge and some toning along right edge, otherwise fne
691. Bob Dylan. Offcial Wilson
Frontier League baseball signed in black
ballpoint on a side panel by Dylan, on
another side panel by Willie Nelson, and
on a third side panel in black felt tip by
John Mellencamp. In fne condition, with
a few small areas where ink in Dylans
signature has slightly lightened over
time. Dylan, Nelson, and Mellencamp
toured minor league ballparks in 2009.
A desirable signature on a highly unusual format. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Please mail me...The Dilemma of
American Music and...the number
containing the Copland Score
Dylan baseball from his minor league ballpark tour
693. Alan Freeds Easter
Jubilee. Original vintage
program from Alan Freeds
1955 Easter Jubilee, 9 x 12,
signed inside in blue ballpoint
by 20 of the shows partici-
pants next to their respective
images, with almost all in-
scribing to Ruthie. Signers
include: Jackie Wilson, Fats
Domino, Bobby Darin, Fabi-
an, Duane Eddy, Alan Freed,
Jimmy Clanton, Tommy Le-
onetti, Dale Hawkins, Larry
Williams, Jo Ann Campbell,
The Impalas, Sandy Stewart,
Bobby Freeman, and Joe
Medlin. Both front and back
covers detached, expected
handling wear, light creases
to covers, and some mild ton-
ing to inside pages, otherwise
fne condition. Pre-certifed
Roger Epperson/REAL and
RR Auction COA.(MB
$200)
692. Bob Dylan. Signed
book: Rolling Thunder Log-
book. Later printing. NY:
Penguin Books, 1978. Soft-
cover, 7 x 10, 184 pages.
Signed and inscribed in red
ink on page 95, opposite a
full-page image of Dylan at
Jack Kerouacs grave, to
Australian poet and music
journalist Adrian Rawlins,
To Adrian, All happiness
and best wishes to you, Bob
Dylan, Sydney, Australia,
2/86. Inscribed autographs
of Dylan are rare from any
era; this example for Rawlins, who wrote extensively on Dylan and compiled his articles in a book Bob Dylan Through the Looking Glass,
was procured during the Australian leg of the True Confessions tour in 1986. Scattered creases, surface marks, impressions and soiling to
covers, a price label on back cover, some slight foxing to opening pages, and a pencil notation to frst free end page, otherwise fne condition.
Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
Vintage Easter Jubilee program signed by 20 including
Jackie Wilson, Bobby Darin, and Alan Freed
694. Duke Ellington. Glossy 8
x 10 publicity photo for Duke El-
lington and his Famous Orchestra,
signed in black felt tip, Good luck,
Duke Ellington. In fne condition,
with scattered light creases and
a couple of corner tip dings. Pre-
COA.(MB $200)
695. Grateful Dead. Color 10 x 12.75 Rolling Stone magazine photo of the band from the
August 7, 1980, issue, signed in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann,
Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.25. In
fne condition, with a central horizontal fold, a few small creases and dings, and mild overall
toning to borders. Group images of this size are not common. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/
696. Bill Haley and His Comets.
Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 cardstock photo, signed
in red ballpoint by Haley and also signed
in pencil by four of the Comets, with
one inscribing to Barbara. Reverse is
also signed in pencil by Comets Johnny
Grande, Joey Ambrose, Dick Richards,
and Marshall Lytle. In very good condi-
tion, with old tape remnant to top and
bottom edges, with top strip lightly
affecting top of last name of Haleys
signature, a few creases, and light to
moderate contrast to bands signatures
on the image. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
698. Jimi Hendrix
Experience. Fantastic
and rare vintage 6.5 x
4.5 Family Dog postcard
signed on the reverse
in purple ballpoint by all
three members, Love
always, Jimi Hendrix,
Noel Redding xx, and
Love, Mitch xxx. In fne
condition, with two slight
creases to the right edge,
mild toning, and slight
brushing to the e in
Hendrixs signature. The postcard, created by San Francisco-based Family Dog Productions
to promote a Youngbloods show at the Avalon Ballroom, features the distinctive artwork of
the late 60s music scene. Signed by the eras greatest guitarist and his band, this postcard
is a microcosm of popular culture in the heyday of hippiedom. The outstanding condition of
the postcard and signatures makes this the best Jimi Hendrix Experience item we have ever
seen. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
Oversized color Dead photo from Rolling Stone
Spectacular purple signatures of the Jimi Hendrix
Experience on a vintage psychedelic Family Dog postcard
700. Buddy Holly. Original 1958
Buddy Holly and the Crickets U. K.
tour concert program cover, front
and back, 8.5 x 10.5, signed in black
ballpoint on the back cover featuring
a full-page image of Holly and his
band. In very good condition, with
edge tears, scattered creases and
wrinkles, and several remnants of
professionally removed signatures
to the inside.
Many rock historians point to this
tour of Great Britain by Buddy Holly
& The Crickets as a major turning
point in popular music. The British
loved American rock n roll and the
personal appearance of one of their
favorite groups gave young English
rockers a frst-hand look at how the music was actually made. Paul McCartney would later recall watching Buddy Holly perform on Sunday Night
at The London Palladium television program just to see which chords Holly used and where he placed his guitar capo. The 25-date concert
tour in March 1958, which included visits to seven different venues in the greater London metro area, was wildly received by fans. When the
British Invasion arrived on American shores in 1964, it was led by musicians such as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Keith Richards, and
others who were forever moved by the 1958 visit of Buddy Holly and The Crickets to England. It is entirely ftting that the Rolling Stones frst
big hit was Buddy Holly & The Crickets Not Fade Away. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
699. Buddy Holly. One of the earliest and biggest of the rock
n roll stars, Holly died tragically in a plane crash February 3,
1959, en route to a concert. ALS in pencil signed Buddy on the
correspondence side of a 5.5 x 3.25 government postcard, no date
[postmarked Birmingham, Alabama, January 12, 1957]. Holly writes
home to Dear Mother and Dad. In full: Just a line to let you know
we are all fne and dandy (Jim dandy). I wont write much as I will
call you tonite, probably. We are having a big time but the driving
is pretty tiresome. A little homesick in a way, too. Anyhow we will
end up in Memphis on the 23rd. Probably get home the 24 (25 at
the latest). Letter is housed in a removable Lucite display stand
to an overall size of 7 x 5. A few light postal ink traces to text and
tiny adhesive spot to address side, otherwise fne, bright condition.
Accompanied by an original unsigned mint condition Brunswick
Records 45 rpm single of Thatll Be The Day/Im Lookin For Someone To Love, in its original sleeve.
Holly was well on his way to stardom when he wrote his parents letting them know all was well. Opening
for Elvis Presley and Bill Haley & His Comets had garnered attention from record executives, with Decca
Records signing him to a contract. As his rise to stardom continued, Holly would be informed, ten days
after this letter, that his Decca contract would not be renewed. Unmoved, he quickly signed a new deal with
Brunswick Records as well as signing on as a solo artist with Coral Records. A sentimental message of a
young artist already pressed for time...and whose life was about to become much more hectic. Pre-certifed
Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction COA.(MB $300)
We are having a big time but the driving is pretty tiresomean
eerie message accompanied by a rare 45 rpm of Thatll Be The Day
701. Jackson Five.
tures, To Jon, Michael
Jackson, Be Cool, Mar-
lon Jackson, Jermaine
Jackson 5, Randy
Jackson, Jackie, and
Joe Jackson, on the
reverse of an off-white
6 x 9 Cincinnati Royals
Basketball Club enve-
lope. In very good con-
dition, with intersecting
folds, scattered creasing
and soiling, and fox-
ing and dampstaining
to edges. Pre-certifed
Roger Epperson/REAL
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
703. Jerome Kern. Highly regarded American songwriter (18851945) best
known for the musical Showboat and for such standards as Smoke Gets in
Your Eyes. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, flled out and signed by Kern, Jerome
D. Kern, payable to acclaimed lyricist Ira Gershwin for $37.00, February 4,
1939. Check is endorsed on reverse by Gershwin, For deposit only, Ira Ger-
shwin. In very good condition, with three vertical folds, one through the K in
Kerns signature, scattered light creases, a light cancellation stamp over part
of Kerns signature, expected cancellation holes which do not affect signature, and a couple light creases through Gershwins endorsement
on the reverse. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
702. Jerome
Kern. AMQS
at the bottom of
a young boys
1933 l etter to
Ker n seeki ng
hi s autograph.
Letter measures
5.25 x 5.5 with
Kern adding a
four-bar AMQS
from Music in
the Air, signed
underneath the
quote by Kern.
In fne condition, with some mild toning and a crease to lower right
corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-certifed
704. Erich Wolfgang
Korngold. Czechoslo-
vakian-born composer
(18971957) who, after
producing much well-
received serious music
(including the still-im-
portant opera Die Tote
Stadt), enjoyed great
success as one of the
most respected and in-
demand flm composers
of the 1930s and 1940s.
Nominated for a total of
four Academy Awards,
Korngold won two, for
Anthony Adverse (1936) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).
Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen To
Harry Flynn, Jr., with thanks and best wishes! Erich Wolfgang Korngold,
Hollywood, 1943, with a musical staff drawn underneath his signature.
In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks,
rusty paperclip marks to top and bottom edge, and light silvering to
darker areas, visible only at an angle. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
705. Freder-
i ck Loewe.
Austri an-Amer-
i can composer
(1901-1988), he
collaborated with
lyricist Alan Jay
Lerner on Broad-
way musicals My
Fai r Lady and
Camelot. Vintage fountain pen signature, Frederick Loewe, on an
off-white 5 x 3 card. In fne condition, with a light horizontal impression
running through portion of signature. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
Jerome Kern does business with a Gershwin
706. Charles
Mingus. Influ-
ential jazz bass-
ist and composer
( 1 9 2 2 1 9 7 9 )
whose complex,
innovative works
mel d el ements
of jazz, classical,
and gospel. DS,
signed Charles
Mingus, Jr, one
page, 8.5 x 11,
July 27, 1945. In
full: I, Charles
Mingus, hereby
promise to pay in
to the offce of Mu-
sicians Local 767, 1710 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., the sum
of $105.00, which was loaned to me by Lee Young, orchestra leader.
I agree to make weekly payments of $35.00 [amount crossed out by
Young who has penciled and initialed $25.00 L.Y.] per week, until
the total amount of $105.00 is paid, starting August 4, 1945. Signed
at the conclusion in pencil by Mingus and witness William Woodman,
Jr., and signed in fountain pen as a witness by Nathaniel P. Bates. In
very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered wrinkles and
creases, and mirroring of the Bates signature. Pre-certifed Roger
Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
707. Mills Brothers. Vintage fountain pen signatures of Donald,
John, Herbert, and Harry Mills on an off-white 3.25 x 3.75 slip clipped
from the back of an envelope. One of the brothers has also inscribed
to Moe and added a date of January 24, 1932. Slip is affxed to an
identical size clipped program page. In very good condition, with
scattered toning and soiling. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
708. Charles Mingus. Infuential jazz bassist and composer
(19221979) whose complex, innovative works meld elements of jazz,
classical, and gospel. Rare matte-fnish 5.25 x 7.5 photo of Mingus
playing his bass on stage, signed in blue ballpoint. Matted and framed
to an overall size of 9.25 x 11.75. Some scattered light creases, a few
surface impressions from writing on reverse, and some light contrast
to a couple letters of signature against dark background, otherwise fne
condition. Mingus is seldom seen in signed photos. Pre-certifed Roger
Mingus promises to pay his
union money lent to him by
famed drummer Lee Young
Scarce portrait of the
unique jazz man
711. Elvis Presley.
Vintage ballpoint sig-
nature, Elvis Presley,
on the reverse of an
off-white 5 x 3.5 piece
of a Lucky Strike ciga-
rette label. Two vertical
creases passing through
signature, irregular edges, light show-through from logos on reverse,
and light overall creasing and wrinkling, otherwise very good condition.
710. Edith Piaf. Dis-
tinctive French chan-
t euse (19151963),
who attained worldwide
popularity in the 1940s
and 1950s and was re-
vered as one of Frances
cultural treasures. Vin-
tage glossy 7 x 9 head-
and-shoulders photo,
fountain pen in French.
In good condition, with
trimmed edges, light
contrast to portion of
signature and inscrip-
tion, and scattered noticeable creasing. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
709. Charlie Parker. Considered one of the most
infuential jazz musicians ever, Parker and Dizzy Gillespie
helped develop Bebop as a reaction against the prevalent
swing music of the period. His personal life was not as
successfulplagued by troubles which included drugs
and alcohol and suicide attempts. Vintage 8 x 5.75 photo,
clipped from a foreign tour program, signed and inscribed
in fountain pen To Birgit, Regards, Charlie Parker. Re-
verse is signed by Roy Eldridge. In fne condition. Signed
images of Parker, no matter what size, are always scarce
and desirable. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and
712. Earl Bud Powell. Jazz pianist (1924-1966). DS, four pages
on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 16.5, July 26, 1949. Uniform popular
songwriters contract between J. J. Robbins and Powell in which
Powell sells a certain unpublished original musical composition
entitled Strictly Confdential, in exchange for no money, but with a
fxed royalty of three cents per copy, 50% of foreign royalties, 10% of
orchestrations, and 50% of electrical transcriptions. Signed on the last
page by Powell. In fne condition. Strictly Confdential was one of a
series of informal performances recorded in Francis Paudras apartment
in Paris. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
Powell sells the rights to one of
his intimate jazz solos
Rare portrait signed
as The Bird storms
through Europe
714. Elvis Presley. Captivating vintage
glossy 8 x 10 Sun Records promotional photo
of a young Presley in a suit and tie, signed in
fountain pen, Yours, Elvis Presley. Reverse
is signed in ballpoint and pencil by fve oth-
ers, including his bass player, Bill Black, and
famed country music artist Floyd Cramer, Merle
Kilgore, Jimmy Day, and one other. Surface
impressions from signatures on reverse, some
affecting the facial area, as well as some scat-
tered light creases and surface marks, and
two small pieces of mounting remnants on
the reverse, otherwise very good condition.
The presence of the autographs of steel gui-
tarist Jimmy Day, pianist Floyd Kramer, and
guitarist Merle Kilgore, point to the likelihood
that the photograph was procured during one of Elviss weekly Saturday night bookings on The Louisiana Hayride, broadcast on KWKH
from Shreveports Municipal Memorial Auditorium. His frst year-long contract commenced in November 1954, having made his debut several
weeks earlier on the heels of the release of his frst Sun Records single, Thats All Right/Blue Moon of Kentucky, the previous July. Secur-
ing a regular spot on the Hayride was no easy task, and despite a lukewarm reception during the frst of two shows on his October 16 debut
with his Blue Moon Boys (Scotty Moore and Bill Black), the second house was flled with a younger crowd receptive to the 19-year olds new
distinctive style, as described by MC Frank Page. Day, Cramer and Kilgore were members of the Hayrides house band, backing many of the
performers, including giving extra support to the Blue Moon Boys during Elvis tenure in Shreveport. From a historical standpoint, the ability
to expose his rockabilly/rhythm & blues style to a vast radio audience, Elvis Presleys weekly appearances on the Louisiana Hayride was his
launch pad to stardom. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
715. Queen. Signed book: 40 Years of Queen. First edition. Eng-
land: Carlton Books, 2011. Hardcover with dustjacket, 10 x 11.5, 92
pages. Signed on the title page in silver ink by Brian May and Roger
Taylor. In fne condition. The book is housed in a stunning slipcase
and is packed with memorabilia and many high quality reproductions
of handwritten lyrics, ticket stubs, tour posters, backstage passes, and
an exclusive interview CD. Signed copies of this book are extremely
rare and came directly from the publisher. Pre-certifed Roger Ep-
713. Elvis Presley. Bold ink signature, Thanks, Elvis Presley, on
a light pink 5 x 4.5 album page. In fne condition, with a bit of trivial
edge toning and a slight brush to last letter of signature. Pre-certifed
Early Sun promo photo, signed at the Louisiana Hayride
716. Elvis Presley. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, August 20, 1968. Agreement
between Elvis, Colonel Tom Parker, RCA Records, and the Singer Company
regarding the fnancial arrangements between the parties for Presleys upcoming
comeback special. In part: Regarding the special limited edition of a Singer low
price album in connection with the special promotion for this falls Elvis Presley
Television SpecialA guarantee by the Singer Company to RCA for 100,000
copies, non-returnable merchandising tie-in, with RCA as follows. Thirty fve cents
per copy with a guarantee of 100,000 no-returnable copies, a total of $35,000.00 payable upon shipmentAny copies sold over and above
the 100,000 copies guarantee thirty fve cents per copyPayment every 90 days. The Singer Company will have a 90 day exclusive on this
album. After 90 days this album is to go on the Camden labelunder the terms and conditions of a $25,000.00 advanceAny music royalties
or other payments due must be paid in addition to the merchandising royalty. The complete presentation of the layout must be approved by All
Star Shows. Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint by Presley, in black ink by Colonel Parker, and in blue ballpoint by Harry E. Jenkins.
Impressively double suede matted and framed, with the Singer album and an informational plaque stating that this document was originally
acquired at a 1999 auction at Graceland, to an overall size of 50.5 x 23. In fne condition.
After a series of mediocre flms and mundane songs that left Elvis career stagnating while artists like the Beatles and Bob Dylan dominated
the charts, he was in need of a major comeback event. The 1968 television special Elvis, sponsored by the Singer Sewing Machine Company,
was just that. In the mind of manager Colonel Tom Parker, the Singer Special TV show was to be another gimmicky quick-buck performance,
with Elvis wearing a Santa suit and performing Christmas songs. But Elvis and the shows producer Steve Binder both wanted it to be a true
comeback performance that would restore his musical reputation and put him back at the top of the charts. The event marked one of the
only times that Elvis stood up to Parker, deciding to perform the show Binders way, singing his old hits with his old band. The result was an
enormously successful TV special and a best-selling accompanying album featuring the shows performances. A rare document signed by
both Presley and Parker marking the event that put the King back at the top. Oversized. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction
COA.(MB $300)
717. Queen. Color limited edition 10 x 14 Queen fan club promotional lithograph for Innuendo,
signed in black felt tip by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. In fne condition, with an
embossed stamp to lower left corner. Litho was a prize given out by the bands fan club to promote
their new album Innuendo. Signed items relating to the Innuendo album are quite scarce and
highly prized by collectors. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
Contract for the 1968 Comeback Special, one of the
most signifcant events in Elvis momentous career
720. Rolling Stones. Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of
the group, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Mick Jagger,
Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Charlie Watts, and in black felt
tip by Bill Wyman. In fne condition, with a bit of light edge toning
and foxing and surface impressions to image side from signatures.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from the woman
who acquired the signatures. Also accompanied by a certifcate of
authenticity from Tracks. An exceptional collection of early Stones
signatures, crisp and clear. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and
719. Otis Redding.
Singer, known as the
King of Soul, who died
tragically in a plane crash
at the age of 26; a month
thereafter (Sittin On)
The Dock of the Bay was
posthumously released
and became his only
number one single. DS,
signed Otis Redding, Jr,
Comp one page, 8.5 x 14,
August 5, 1966. Royalties
agreement between Red-
ding and East Publications
Inc. in which Redding sells
the rights to his song,
Swinging On A String,
with Redding receiving fve
cents per copy of piano
copies and orchestration,
50% of all foreign sales,
and mechanical reproduc-
tions. Agreement further states that Redding receives 100% of the
money. Neatly signed at the bottom in black ink by Redding. In fne
condition, with a few light wrinkles and bends. The song Swinging on
a String, appears on Reddings 1970 posthumously released album
Tell The Truth. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
718. Queen. A Night At The Opera album signed and inscribed on the
front cover, All the best Bill, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, John Deacon,
and Keep Yourself Alive! Roger Taylor. A Night At The Opera backstage
pass is affxed to the back cover. In very good condition, with scattered ton-
ing and soiling to covers and gatefold, light ring of wear to covers, some
light foxing along hinge, crease to back cover, and a yellow dot affxed to top
right corner of cover. The record is included. Signatures were acquired on
February 2, 1976, when the band played the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia
and is accompanied by a letter of provenance from the original recipient of the
signatures, who himself was in a rock group and whose manager arranged a
meeting with Queen. At the time of its release, A Night at the Opera was the
most expensive album ever recorded. The highlight of the album, Bohemian
Rhapsody, is often considered their magnum opus, and one of the greatest
rock songs of all time. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Original Stones line-up
Redding gets his money
for his original composition
Swinging on a String
A Night At The Opera presented
to a fellow rock and roller in 1976
725. U2. The
Joshua Tree al-
bum signed on the
front cover in blue
ballpoint Bono,
and Edge, and
in black felt tip,
Adam, and Lar-
ry. In very good
condi ti on, wi th
scattered creases
and edge wear,
heavier to back
cover, and a few
small stains to front cover. The record is included. Pre-certifed Roger
724. Frank Sinatra.
Vintage ink signature
and inscription, All the
best to Gotham Record-
ing. Happy Grooves!
Frank Sinatra, on an
off-white 8 x 11 guest
book page. Page is also
signed and inscribed
Best wishes to Go-
tham Recording, Benny
Goodman, and also
signed and inscribed on
the reverse by John and
Penny Olsen and Frank
Gifford. In fne condition,
with a bit of mild toning
to edges. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
723. Beverly Sills. AMQS on an off-white 7.25 x 3.25 sheet of
music paper. Sills pens four bars of an unidentifed work, writing at
the top, My mother is my strongest infuence. The Talk Show should
be fun. Signed at the bottom, Beverly Sills. In fne condition, with
a central vertical fold. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope
addressed in Sillss hand. RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
722. Rolling
Stones: Brian
Jones. All Stars
64 rock and roll
show souveni r
program, 8.5 x
11, si gned on
the front cover
in blue ballpoint
by Jones, and
also signed and
inscribed on the
front cover by
Fenmen drum-
mer Jon Povey.
Program is also
signed inside by
Jet Harris, a mem-
ber of the LeRoys,
and two more members of the Fenmen. In very good condition, with at
least one page missing from inside (biographies of the Rolling Stones),
a central horizontal fold, and scattered creasing and handling wear.
721. Rolling Stones. Color 21.5 x 34 lithograph of their Tattoo
You cover art, signed in red felt tip by Mick Jagger and in black
felt tip by Keith Richards, Ron Wood, and Charlie Watts. Rolled
and in fne condition. Accompanied by a composite photo taken
at time of private signing. Boasting large and bold signatures, this
is an impressive and desirable display piece. Pre-certifed Roger
The album that made
them superstars
Huge Stones signatures
on Tattoo You artwork
729. Gene Vincent.
First generation Rock n
Roller who achieved leg-
endary status with songs
such as Be-Bop-A-Lula
and Lotta Lovin; he died
in 1971 aged 36. Scarce
vintage 8.25 x 11 card-
stock publicity photo for
Vincent at the Frontier
Club in Minneapolis,
blue ballpoint To Terry,
Thanks, Gene Vincent.
In very good condition,
with moderate creasing
and dampstaining to top
right, some lighter staining to lower left, and a few other edge dings.
Consignor notes signature was acquired in the late 1960s at the
Frontier Club. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
728. Stevi e Ray
Vaughan. In 1983, fol-
lowing his rise to popu-
larity as the lead guitarist
on David Bowies Lets
Dance album, Vaughan
released his debut al-
bum, Texas Flood, and
the following year he
released Couldnt Stand
the Weather, a commercial and critical success. He continued to
tour and record, until his death at the age of 35 in a 1990 helicopter
crash. Felt tip signature and inscription, To Merri, with love! Stevie
Ray Vaughan 89, on an off-white 5.5 x 4.25 sheet. Scattered light
creases and wrinkles, and some light haloing to signature, otherwise
fne condition. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
727. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Fender
Stratocaster guitar tag, measuring 6 x 4 open, signed inside in black
ballpoint, String to String, SR Vaughan 95, and signed underneath
by Reese Wynans, adding a small keyboard sketch. Outside of the
tag is signed in black ballpoint by Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon,
who inscribes to Bubba. In very good condition, with scattered creas-
ing and toning, light contrast to Vaughans signature over printed text,
scattered adhesive remnants and bottom portion of tag flled out in an
unknown hand. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
726. Van Halen. Extremely rare 1979 Van
Halen Christmas card. Card measures 8 x 5.25
closed with an image of the band in a hilarious
Christmas pose with Eddie as part of the tree,
David Lee Roth as a shocked looking elf, Alex as
a cigar chomping Santa, and Michael Anthony
as Baby New Year toasting with Jack Daniels.
Inside features an image of their classic logo
and is signed inside in blue felt tip by Eddie
Van Halen and in black ballpoint by Alex Van
Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth, leaving off his last name. Card was part of a promotion and was given out with their pre-debut
Looney Tunes red vinyl promotional album. Scattered toning and creasing, dampstaining to edges, and tack holes to two edges, otherwise
fne condition. Consignor notes card was originally acquired by a Warner Bros employee in 1979. Only a very scant handful of these cards are
known to exist and are in great demand by collectors. Pre-certifed Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
730. Gene Vin-
cent. Ballpoint
signature on an
of f - whi t e sl i p.
Doubl e matted
and framed with
a ticket stub to a
Vincent concert at
the Gaumont The-
atre in Ipswich,
a 45 rpm record
of Be-Bop-A-Lula, and a photo of Vincent lighting a cigarette to an
overall size of 22.25 x 17.5. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Roger Ep-
Super rare 1979 comical Van Halen Christmas card
182 Detailed descriptions and condition statements are available at www.RRAuction.com or (603) 732 4280
746. Marianne Faithfull
MB $100
745. Marianne Faithfull
MB $100
744. The Eagles:
Randy Meisner
MB $100
743. Duran Duran
MB $100
742. The Doors: Manzarek
and Krieger
MB $100
741. Def Leppard
MB $100
740. Alice Cooper
MB $100
739. Alice Cooper
MB $100
738. Chicago
MB $100
737. Beatles:
Klaus Voormann
MB $100
736. Beatles: Yoko Ono
MB $100
735. Beach Boys:
Brian Wilson
MB $100
734. Beach Boys
MB $100
733. Aerosmith
MB $100
732. Aerosmith
MB $100
731. Beatles: Andy White
MB $100
762. ZZ Top
MB $100
761. Stevie Ray Vaughans
Double Trouble
MB $100
760. Vanilla Fudge
MB $100
759. Van Halen
MB $100
758. Van Halen
MB $100
757. Bruce Springsteen
MB $200
756. The Ramones
MB $100
755. The Misfts
MB $100
754. B. B. King
MB $100
753. Journey
MB $100
752. Billy Joel
MB $100
751. The Hollies
MB $100
750. Heart
MB $100
749. Guns N Roses: Axl
Rose
MB $100
748. Guns N Roses: Axl
Rose
MB $100
747. The Guess Who
MB $100
772. Johnny Cash
MB $100
771. Tom Petty
and the Heartbreakers
MB $100
770. David Raksin
MB $100
769. Bill Hayes
MB $100
768. Neil Diamond
MB $100
767. James Taylor
MB $100
766. The Kinks:
Ray Davies
MB $100
765. The Kinks:
Davies and Gibbons
MB $100
764. Devo
MB $100
763. James Brown
MB $100
774. Grace Slick
MB $100
773. Rolling Stones:
Bill Wyman
MB $100
776. The Ramones
MB $100
775. Jerry Wexler
MB $100
778. Motley Crue
MB $100
777. The Monkees
MB $100
794. Steppenwolf
MB $100
793. Musicians
MB $100
792. Melanie
MB $100
791. Iron Butterfy
MB $100
790. Beatles Contributors
MB $100
789. Ira Gershwin
MB $100
788. Emerson, Lake,
and Palmer
MB $100
787. Carl Perkins
MB $100
786. Drummers
MB $100
785. Hip Hop Legends
MB $100
784. Black Flag
MB $100
783. Beatles: Pete Best
MB $100
782. The Band:
Levon Helm
MB $100
781. The B-52s
MB $100
780. Elvis Presleys
Musicians & Songwriters
MB $100
779. Yoko Ono
MB $100
796. Eddie and Alex Van
Halen
MB $100
795. Stories: Ian Lloyd
MB $100
799. Chuck Berry
MB $200
798. Aerosmith:
Steven Tyler
MB $150
797. AC/DC
MB $200
801. The Eagles
MB $200
800. Blink 182
MB $200
802. Eminem
MB $200
803. Extreme
MB $200
805. Jackson 5
MB $200
804. Guns N Roses
MB $200
Ronnie Wood
MB $200
808. Ozzy Osbourne
MB $150
807. Willie Nelson
MB $150
806. The Monkees:
Davy Jones
MB $200
810. Cat Stevens
MB $150
825. Grateful Dead:
Tom Constanten
MB $100
824. Grateful Dead:
Tom Constanten
MB $100
823. Blondie
MB $100
822. Beatles:
The Quarrymen
MB $100
821. Musicians and
Entertainers
MB $200
820. Musicians and
Entertainers
MB $200
819. Olivia Newton-John
and John Travolta
MB $100
818. Dave Matthews
MB $100
817. Michael Jackson
MB $100
816. AC/DC
MB $200
815. Led Zeppelin:
Plant and Page
MB $100
814. Neil Young
MB $200
813. The Who:
Pete Townshend
MB $200
812. James Taylor
MB $150
811. Stone Temple Pilots
MB $200
826. Jimi Hendrix:
Juma Sultan
MB $100
842. Addams Family:
Vic Mizzy
MB $100
841. John Williams
MB $100
840. Lovin Spoonful
MB $100
839. Lady Gaga
MB $100
838. KISS: Ace Frehley
MB $100
837. The Kinks:
Ray Davies
MB $100
836. Chuck Berry
MB $100
MB $100
834. Loretta Lynn
MB $100
833. Gene Krupa and
Benny Goodman
MB $100
832. Jazz Legends
MB $100
831. Jimi Hendrix Tribute
MB $100
830. Guitarists
MB $100
829. The Ramones
MB $100
828. Steve Perry
MB $100
827. Musicians
MB $100
855. Hip Hop Artists
MB $100
854. Guitarists
MB $100
853. Fats Domino
MB $100
852. Classic Rock
MB $100
851. Classic Rock
MB $100
850. Blues Legends
MB $100
849. Beatles:
Sid Bernstein
MB $100
848. XTC
MB $100
847. Les Paul
and Mary Ford
MB $100
846. Moby Grape
MB $100
845. Jobriath
MB $100
844. Maurice Jarre
MB $100
MB $100
857. Journey
MB $100
856. Jazz Musicians
MB $100
858. Melanie
MB $100
874. Lynyrd Skynyrd
MB $100
873. Ben E. King
MB $100
872. Jefferson Airplane:
Paul Kantner
MB $100
871. Beach Boys
MB $100
870. Allman Brothers
MB $100
869. Sugarloaf
MB $100
868. Lovin Spoonful
MB $100
867. Greg Kihn
MB $100
866. Alice Cooper
MB $100
865. Beach Boys
MB $100
864. Bad Company:
Simon Kirke
MB $100
863. Four Tops
MB $100
862. Rock n Roll Hall of
Famers
MB $100
861. Rock n Roll Hall of
Famers
MB $150
860. Les Paul
MB $100
859. Musicians
MB $100
MB $100
881. Beatles: George
Martin
MB $100
880. Aerosmith
MB $100
879. Adele
MB $100
878. ABBA
MB $100
877. Musicians
MB $100
876. The Turtles
MB $100
875. Barry McGuire
MB $100
890. British Rock Legends
MB $100
889. Blues Legends
MB $100
888. Blues Brothers
MB $100
887. Eubie Blake
MB $100
886. Big Audio Dynamite
MB $100
885. Chuck Berry
MB $100
884. Tony Bennett
MB $100
883. Sidor Belarsky
MB $100
906. Aretha Franklin
MB $100
905. Aretha Franklin
MB $100
904. Fillmore East
MB $100
903. Face to Face
MB $100
902. Ruth Etting
MB $100
901. England Dan and
John Ford Coley
MB $100
900. Doobie Brothers
MB $100
899. Bobby Darin
MB $100
898. Bobby Darin
MB $100
897. Cream: Jack Bruce
MB $100
896. Elvis Costello
MB $100
895. Alice Cooper
MB $100
894. Classic Rock Legends
MB $100
893. Chubby Checker
MB $100
892. Johnny Cash
MB $100
891. Cab Calloway
MB $100
914. Hair Bands
MB $100
913. Buddy Guy
MB $100
912. Arlo Guthrie
MB $100
911. Guitar Legends
MB $100
910. Benny Goodman
MB $100
909. Georgia Satellites
MB $100
908. The Gentrys
MB $100
907. J. Geils Band
MB $100
MB $200
921. Billy Idol
MB $100
920. Whitney Houston
MB $100
919. Lena Horne
MB $100
918. Claude Hopkins
MB $100
917. Jimi Hendrix: Band
of Gypsies
MB $100
916. Debbie Harry
MB $100
915. Howard Hanson
MB $100
938. Luciano Pavarotti
MB $100
937. Glenn Miller
MB $100
936. Martha and
the Vandellas
MB $100
935. Bob Marleys Wailers
MB $100
934. Henry Mancini
MB $100
933. Lynyrd Skynyrd
MB $100
932. Lynyrd Skynyrd
MB $100
931. Lynyrd Skynyrd
MB $100
930. Lovin Spoonful
MB $100
929. Lovin Spoonful
MB $100
928. John Lennon Tribute
MB $100
927. Mario Lanza
MB $200
926. Kansas
MB $100
925. Judas Priest
MB $100
924. Jefferson Airplane
MB $100
MB $200
946. Zoot Sims
MB $100
Mick Jagger
MB $100
944. Rock n Roll
Hall of Famers
MB $100
943. The Ramones
MB $100
942. The Ramones
MB $200
941. Pink Floyd: Alan
Parsons
MB $100
940. Peter, Paul, and Mary
MB $100
939. Luciano Pavarotti
MB $100
954. The Turtles
MB $100
953. Virgil Thomson
MB $100
952. The Supremes
MB $100
951. Barbra Streisand
MB $200
950. Steppenwolf
MB $100
949. Kate Smith
MB $100
948. Grace Slick
MB $100
947. Grace Slick
MB $100
964. Christopher Cross
MB $100
963. Woodstock
MB $200
962. Woodstock
MB $100
961. John Williams
MB $100
960. The Who
MB $100
959. The Who
MB $100
958. Village People
MB $100
957. Sarah Vaughan
MB $100
956. Van Halen
MB $100
955. Van Halen
MB $100
All autographs authenticated
by one or more of the following
STEVE ZARELLI
Classic Entertainment 197
966. Actors and Actresses. Sizable
vintage autograph collection consisting of
25 autograph albums containing a little
over 1000 autographs and approximately
300 loose album pages. Almost all of
the pages contained within the albums
are single-signed and single-page, with
almost all signatures being in ink, with
most signers having inscribed to Jack
as well. Signers include: Judy Garland
(2, including one from 1937), Audrey
Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Gary Cooper,
John Wayne, Peter Lorre, Lou Costello,
Jane Darwell, Cary Grant, Edith Piaf, Darla
Hood, Bobby Jordan, Gail Russell, Thomas
Mitchell, Glenn Strange, Ingrid Bergman,
Peter Lawford, Ernie Kovacs, Errol Flynn,
Hugh Griffth, Ernest Thesiger, Vivien Leigh,
Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Chico
Marx, William Frawley, Primo Carnera, Jack
Haley, Anna Magnani, Dorothy Dandridge,
Nick Adams, Claude Rains, Stan Laurel,
Jayne Mansfield, Johnny Weismuller,
Orson Welles, Spencer Tracy, Irene Ryan,
Donald Crisp, Victor McLaglen, Susan
Hayward, George Stevens, Richard Burton,
Katina Paxinou, Marjorie Main, and Percy
Kilbride. A pencil signature of Elvis Presley
is included, which rates in fair condition. In
very good overall condition. A wonderful
collection from the golden age of Hollywood, totaling over 1300 meticulously acquired signatures. A more comprehensive list is available for
download at rrauction.com. RRAuction COA.(MB $500)
Large vintage Hollywood collection of
over 1300 signatures including Brando,
Hepburn, Wayne, and an early Garland
classic entertainment
198 Classic Entertainment
970. Josephine Baker. Outstanding vintage glossy 6.75 x 9.25
photo of Baker in a strapless dress, signed and inscribed in fountain
pen To Eno, with affection, from your Josephine, 1955. In very
good condition, with scattered creasing, some irregular ink adhesion
in the signature and inscription, trimmed edges, and staple holes
to the edges and corners. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
968. Woody Allen. TLS, one
page, 5 x 7, December 31, 1963.
Letter to Leonard Lyons of the New
York Post. In full: Please forgive the
crass bungling of your thank-you
note as regards my failure to sign
it. Investigation of this phenomenon
proved to be of major Freudian sig-
nifcance and indicated a repressed
impulse to play the harp nude at
the Boston Philharmonic. Limited
space prevents me from going
into the associations involved but
a transcript of my analysis can be obtained by writing to: Doctor, Box
802, Grand Central Station, New York. Should the doctor fail to reply,
please understand that intense shyness plus an animal fear of death
keep him confned to his luggage locker for long periods of time. In
fne condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Pre-
967. Actors and Actresses. Signed book:
Great Stars of the American Stage. First edition.
NY: Greenberg, 1952. Hardcover, 9.25 x 12.25.
Signed on the opening and closing end pages by
Katherine Hepburn, Boris Karloff, Henry Fonda,
Monty Clift, Deborah Kerr, Audrey Hepburn,
Burgess Meredith, Una Merkel, Vera Zorina,
Brian Aherne, James Mitchell, Clifford Odets,
Judy Holliday, Martha Scott, Ruth Draper,
Mel Ferrer, Geraldine Page, Howard Lindsay, Harry Belafonte, Frank
Conroy, Edna Hopper, Bill Hayes, Myron McCormick, and many others.
Also signed inside by their respective photographs by Frances Starr,
Walter Hampden, Billie Burke, Victor Moore, Virginia Brian, Florence
Reed, Mary Boland, Eva Le Galliene, Ina Claire, Alfred Lunt, Lynn
Fontanne, Dennis King, Judith Anderson, Hazel Dawn, Peggy Wood,
Helen Hayes, Ruth Gordon, Katharine Cornell, Josephine Hull, Fredric
March, Lillian Gish, Beatrice Lillie, Bert Lahr, Tallulah Bankhead, Ethel
Merman, Maurice Evans, Mary Martin, John Gielgud, Shirley Booth,
Ethel Waters, Laurence Olivier, Betty Field, Alfred Drake, Uta Hagen, Sidney Blackmer, Jose Ferrer, Judith Evelyn, Vivien Leigh (2x), Yul Brun-
ner, Julie Harris, Barbara Bel Geddes, Charlton Heston, Charles Nolte, Carol Channing, Margaret Phillips, Eli Wallach, Maureen Stapleton,
Douglas Watson, and Joan McCracken. Front cover almost completely separated, spine partially detached, mild to moderate toning to opening
and closing pages, and scattered wear to covers, otherwise very good condition. An impressive assemblage of a whos who of 1950s Hollywood.
Over 100 stars of the stage including Karloff, Olivier,
Leigh, and Katharine and Audrey Hepburn
Investigation of this phenomenon
proved to be of major Freudian sig-
nifcance and indicated a repressed
impulse to play the harp nude at
the Boston Philharmonic
975. Theda Bara. Vintage matte-
fnish 5 x 7 photo of Bara snuggling
with a canine pal, signed in fountain
pen, Theda Bara 1916. In fne
condition, with some scattered light
silvering. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
974. Lucille Ball.
Vintage glossy 8
x 10 photo of Ball
in a lovely gown,
signed and inscribed
in fountain pen To
Dr. Herschfus, With
my best wishesAl-
ways, Lucille Ball.
Photo i s affi xed
to a board of the
same size. Scat-
tered marks and
dings in the top left
corner and bottom
edge, some surface
impressions, some
slightly irregular adhesion to the signature, otherwise fne condition.
972. Josephine
Baker. Regal
vintage glossy 8
x 10 full-length
phot o, si gned
and i nscr i bed
in fountain pen
To Edna, with
love, Josephine
Baker 1951. In
very good condi-
tion, with scat-
tered creases and
surface marks,
heavier to lower
right, and other
surface marks
and i mpr es -
sions. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
977. Lex Bark-
er. ALS, two pag-
es, 5.5 x 8.5, per-
sonal letterhead,
Jul y 11, 1946.
Letter of thanks
to a columnist.
In part: Thank
you very much
indeed for giv-
ing me that swell
publicity break in your columnIts the real frst spread Ive had and
already the results from it have been amazingHope Trail Street is
the real start to my career. In very good condition, with light overall
haloing to signature and text, mild shade of toning to pages, and a
staple hole to top left of pages. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
976. Theda Bara. Vin-
tage fountain pen signa-
ture and inscription, For
Mrs. Worheimer, Saluta-
tions! Theda Bara 1933,
4 irregularly trimmed
album page, with a
couple of small collec-
tors notations to edges. Irregular top edge, a couple trivial fngerprint
brushes to inscription, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fne
978. Warner Baxter.
TLS, one page, 8.5 x
11, Paramount Pictures
letterhead, September
14, 1926. Letter to the
manager of Seattles
Liberty Theatre. In part:
I place the greatest pos-
sible value on exhibitors
reactions to my work,
and have always felt that
the association between
exhibitor and player
should be a closer one.
Consequently, if you fnd
time, I should appreciate
a note from you telling me frankly how you like The Great Gatsby,
which is soon to be released, and any other of my pictures. In very
good condition, with moderate scattered creasing, including one
through last name of signature, partial separations along intersecting
folds, some light feathering to signature, a uniform shade of toning,
and tears to the top edge and left side. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
982. Marl on
Brando. Pris-
tine ink signature,
Marlon Brando,
on an off-white 4
x 2.5 slip, clipped
from the closing
of a contract. In
very fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
981. Clara Bow. Vintage
matte-fnish 8 x 10 photo
of Bow holding her baby
son, signed and inscribed
in fountain pen, To Elaine
Dear, All our love always,
Clara and George Jr.; a
vintage matte-fnish 8 x
10 head-and-shoulders
photo of Bows oldest son
Tony, signed and inscribed by Bow, To ElaineMy palLoveYour
little admirer, Tony; and an unsigned vintage portrait of Bow and her
family. In fne condition, with some light soiling to borders of frst photo. Photos were originally acquired from the estate of Elaine Shepard.
979. Humphrey Bogart. TLS signed (by Bogart) Mayo & Humphrey Bo-
gart, one page, 7 x 10.75, personal letterhead, December 28, 1942. Bogart
writes to Eloise [Coats, founder, in 1937, of his frst fan club] and Woody. In
full: Thank you so very much for the beautiful Christmas gifts you sent us. The
little bell has already been added to the collection of miniature pieces and you
may be sure it is very much appreciated. We are down on the boat for about
two weeks and it is wonderful to be here again. We hope you have all had
a happy Christmas and we wish you the best of all New Years. Again many
thanks. In very fne, fresh condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RRAuction
COA.(MB $300)
980. Joey Bishop. DS, seven sides of four pages, 8.5 x 11, Febru-
ary 1, 1982. Theatrical motion picture talent agency contract between
Bishop and International Creative Management for a period of one
year at the standard ten percent commission. Signed on the last page
by Bishop. In fne condition, with punch holes and staple holes to top
edges. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
Bogart sends greetings in the
year of Casablanca: We wish
you the best of all New Years
983. Brown Derby. Notarized DS, twelve pages, 8.5 x 13,
March 19, 1937. Declaration of trust for Robert H. Cobb and Vic-
tor Ford Collins concerning the sale of the famed Brown Derby.
In part: That the undersigned, Robert H. Cobb and Victor Ford
Collinsdohereby declare that they have receivedthe property
listed in Schedule A hereto attached and made a part thereof. No
consideration was paid by said Trustees for said property, or any
part thereof, but the same was assigned, transferred and deliv-
ered by said H. K. Somborn to said Trustees in trust only, for the
following uses and purposes. Document goes on to list 32 terms
and conditions covering the rent, utilities, repairs and alterations,
all insurances, and other fnancial and tax obligations. Document
also states Said Trustees shall pay sixty (60%) per cent of the
net income of said trust to Gloria Swanson Somborn, daughter
of H. K. Somborn, deceased, provided that prior to reaching the
age of eighteen (18) years, if said incomeshall exceed Two
Hundred and FiftyDollars per month. Document goes on to make provisions for payment should any of the involved parties die. Signed on
page 11 Robert H. Cobb, and Victor Ford Collins. The attached Schedule A lists the four parcels discussed in the document, including All
of the stock of the Brown Derby Corporation Ltd., that has at any time stood in the name of the S and S Holding Company. Document is still
attached by its top edges to its original legal folder. In fne condition.
The Brown Derby restaurants in Los Angeles were famous haunts of celebrities. Opened in 1926, the frst restaurant, with its signature dome
shaped like a derby hat, became a symbol of Hollywoods Golden Age. The chain was founded by Robert H. Cobb and Herbert Somborn.
Cobb, a prominent restaurateur, supposedly invented the Cobb Salad at the Brown Derby by throwing together leftovers for a midnight snack.
Somborn was the president of Equity Pictures Corporation and a former husband of silent flm star Gloria Swanson, and this document places
income from the Brown Derby in trust for their daughter after his death in 1934. An historic document. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
984. Billie Burke. ANS signed Billie, one both sides of one of
her 3.25 x 2.5 Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld calling cards, no date. Brief note
to George Cukor. In full: Id love to keep this flled with white roses
on your table always with my enduring love. In fne condition, with a
vertical crease to center, passing through the frst letter of signature,
and light show-through from writing on opposite side. Pre-certifed
985. Richard
Burton. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 pho-
to, signed in foun-
tain pen, Best
wishes, Richard
Burton. In very
good t o f i ne
condi ti on, wi th
scattered creas-
es and surface
marks and some
scattered l i ght
spotting to fnish.
Pre-certifed PSA/
DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB
$200)
Revenue from the famed Hollywood restaurant,
the Brown Derby, is placed in trust for the daughter of its
founder, Herbert Somborn, and his wife Gloria Swanson
992. Mildred Harris
Chaplin. Film actress
(1901-1944) who began
her career as a popular
child star in silent mov-
ies. She married Charlie
Chaplin in 1918 only to
separate the next year
after the death of their
three day old child. Vintage pencil signature and inscription, Good
luck to you, Gwen, love, Mildred Harris (Chaplin), on a light green 6
x 4 album page. In fne condition, with mild toning around the edges
and a spot of soiling on the top edge. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
991. Charl i e
Chaplin. FDC
wi t h a cachet
honor i ng t he
Jamestown Fes-
tival, signed in
blue ballpoint by
Chaplin, Charles
Chaplin. In fne condition, with handwritten address crossed out in
pencil and collectors notation in upper right. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
990. Charlie
Chaplin. Terrif-
ic vintage glossy
5.75 x 4 photo of
Chaplin leaning
out a train window
next to Jack Fitch-
ett, manager of
The Palace The-
atre, mounted to
a slightly larger
board and signed in fountain pen, Charlie Chaplin. In fne condition,
with scattered light surface marks and impressions, and a few trivial
spots of soiling. A friend of Chaplins, Fitchett performed alongside the
comedian in the 1929 flm, The Mumming Birds. Pre-certifed PSA/
989. Charlie Chaplin. Crisp and bold vintage fountain pen signature, Best
wishes, Charlie Chaplin 1930, on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 sheet. In fne condition, with
a couple trivial creases and spots of soiling. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
988. Lon Chaney,
Sr. Scarce vintage
pearl-fnish 8 x 10
double weight Ruth
Harriet Louise MGM
publicity photo of
Chaney in Marine
dress uniform as
he appeared in the
1926 flm Tell It to
the Marines, signed
and inscribed in blue
ink, To my friend
Georgia, With very
best wishes, Lon
Chaney. A tack hole
to each corner tip,
name in inscription
mostly rubbed off (affecting appearance), some light irregular ink
adhesion to signature and inscription, and some scattered creases
and surface rubbing, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed PSA/
987. William Cas-
tle. Famed B-movie
director and producer
(19141977) known for
directing flms with many
gimmicks which were
ambitiously promoted.
Blue ink signature and
inscription, For Tommy, my friend, William Castle, on an off-white 5
x 3 card. In fne condition, with a light crease to upper right corner tip.
986. Eddie Cantor. TLS signed Eddie,
one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead,
December 15, 1955. Letter to California
Governor Goodwin Knight. In part: How
nice it was to hear from you. Im convinced
that the thoughtful kindness of people like
you have a great deal to do with my speedy
recovery. Offce stamp to top right, horizontal
fold through lower portion of signature, staple
to top left, and some toning along top edge,
otherwise fne condition. The original mailing envelope is stapled to
the letter. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
993. Francis Ford Coppola. DS, one
page, 8.5 x 11, March 5, 1981. Certifcate
on behalf of the secretary of Esquire
Holding Company stating that Coppola
has been elected director of the company.
Signed in black felt tip by Coppola and
also signed by the companys secretary.
In fne condition, with punch holes along
left edge, staple hole to top left, and a few
creases. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
9 9 5 . J o a n
Crawford. TLS,
two pages, 6 x 7,
personal letter-
head, September
11, 1973. Letter
to an admirer. In
part: Thank you
for telling me that
youve enjoyed my flmsyou have a remarkable memory and I feel
very complimented that you have seen so many of my flms and know
them so well. Crawford also adds a short postscript, signed J. C.,
which reads, No, I have no plans to appear in the movie of Fol-
liescant imagine where that rumor ever started. In fne condition,
with mounting remnants to reverse of both pages. Pre-certifed PSA/
994. Lou Costello. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 Universal publicity
photo, signed and inscribed in
blue ballpoint To Willis from
your pal, Lou Costello. A few
scattered creases, some mild
rippling to fnish, and impres-
sions under last name of
signature from a couple of un-
successful previous attempts,
otherwise fne condition. Pre-
certified PSA/DNA and RR
996. Joan Crawford. TLS, one
page, 6 x 7, personal letterhead, May 5,
1969. Short letter of thanks to Bill Gott.
In part: Thank you so much for being
so wonderful to me and the members
of the Pepsi party during our stay at
the Holiday Inn. You did a fantastic job
in arranging the cocktail party held in
my suite. Trimmed bottom edge and
scattered light toning, otherwise fne
998. Joan Craw-
ford. Five one page
TLSs, al l si gned
Joan, all 6 x 7, dat-
ing from 19751977,
all to the same recipi-
ents. All letters con-
tain cordial content
and thanks yous. In
overall fne condition.
RRAuction COA.
(MB $150)
997. Joan Crawford. ALS
signed Crystal, one page, 5.5 x
8.5, personal letterhead, no date.
Brief letter to George Cukor. In
full: I hope these will ft into your
homeMy love and gratitude go
with them. In fne condition. Pre-
COA.(MB $100)
Crystal Crawford sends
a gift to a Hollywood legend
999. Michael Cur-
tiz. Distinguished
Hungar i an- bor n
American film di-
rector (18861962)
who helmed such
all-time classics as
Casablanca, Angels
with Dirty Faces, Yan-
kee Doodle Dandy,
and White Christ-
mas. Nominated four
times for an Academy
Award as Best Direc-
tor, he won the Oscar
for Casablanca. Vin-
tage ballpoint signa-
ture, Michael Curtiz,
on an off-white 5 x 3.5 slip with a typed notation in the upper right. In
fne condition, with a few creases to top, light soiling to left side, and
some show-through from mounting remnants on reverse. Pre-certifed
1002. Dance:
Alvin Ailey and
Robert Joffrey.
TLS, two pages,
8.5 x 11 and 8 x 10
respectively, Na-
tional Corporate
Fund for Dance
letterhead, De-
cember 31, 1978. Letter of thanks to a contributor. In part: As the
artistic directors of the nine constituent dance companies of The
National Corporate Fund for Dance, Inc., we would like to thank you
for Chase Manhattans gift to the Corporate Funds 1978 campaign.
This year more than 125 corporations supported the Fund. Of this
total, your company was among those making leadership grants of
$5,000 or more. We deeply appreciate this support. Our very existence
depends on creativity and talent. We are very fortunate to be working
with creative and talented artists who share our dedication in building
the best dance repertoire in the world. And, we are equally fortunate
that you are helping us by providing some of the support so neces-
sary to accomplish our task. Signed on the second page in ink and
felt tip by Alvin Ailey, Robert Joffrey, Lucia Chase, and Oliver Smith of
the American Ballet Theatre; Gerald Arpino [co-founder of the Joffrey
Ballet]; Alwin Nikolais, Eliot Feld, Murray Louis, Merce Cunningham,
Lew Christensen, and Michael Smuin of the San Francisco Ballet,
and Paul Taylor. In fne condition, with a few light creases to frst page
and light edge toning to second page. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1001 . George
Cukor. TLS,
two pages, 8.25
x 10.75, no date.
Letter to James
Bel l ows, Asso-
ci ate Edi tor of
the Los Angeles
Times. In part; I
have enjoyed and appreciated the friendship of Ruth Gordon for
several decades. Because of my knowledge of, and admiration for,
her as an actress, writer, and a warm and outgoing human being,
I urge her nomination as The Woman of the Year. This year Miss
Gordon celebrated her ffty-fourth anniversary as an actressby
winning an Academy Award as supporting actress in Rosemarys
Baby.As a wise, witty, compassionate human being, Ruth Gordon
is my nomination for The Woman of Any Year as well as The Woman
of The Year. A pencil notation in another hand follows the text. In
fne condition, with several corrections to text and mild wrinkling.
A strongly worded letter praising Gordons lengthy and successful
career. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1000. George Cukor. TLS signed George, three pages, 8.25 x
10.5, March 2, 1953. Letter to his producer of The Actress, Lawrence
Weingarten. In part: Your observations struck me as being very
acute and oh so true. There were other things in your letter which
I must say gave me a slight kvetch (dont look for this word in your
French dictionary); the possibility that there might be cuts in the
Beautiful Lady number or the elimination of the station sequence.
I take it that these hazards are now happily passed. Naturally, we
were all delighted to hear the good news of how well the pre-view
went. We heartily agreed with all the nice things which were said
and pooh-poohed as disagreeable and unreasonable any and all
criticism. Wellnot quite! I think we are well rid of the Hazel Dawn dressing room scene. I felt it might be repetitiveI am afraid I will have
to disagree with the cuts of the Touraine Hotel scene. I must say I am surprised we didnt get laughs, but to my way of thinking that is not the
important thing that this scene accomplished. If it is eliminated, it will cut the underpinning out from the very important following sceneI know
that you are saying to yourself What does he know, he has not seen the picture in front of an audience. Notwithstanding and nevertheless, I am
convinced of my wisdom of my observations. In fne condition, with pencil corrections and notations in an unknown hand, some slight spread-
ing to signature, and some light dampstaining to frst page. The Actress was released in September of 1953, starring Spencer Tracy and Jean
Simmons. A superb frst-hand look at Cukors fne honing of his well-received work. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
As a wise, witty, compassionate
human being, Ruth Gordon is my nomi-
nation for The Woman of Any Year as
well as The Woman of The Year
Exerting creative control during editing of The Actress:
I am afraid I will have to disagree with the cuts of the Touraine
Hotel scene. I must say I am surprised we didnt get laughs
1010. Horton Foote.
Screenwriter (1916
2009) best known for his
screenplay for the flm
To Kill a Mockingbird.
Ink signature, Horton
Foote, on an off-white
5 x 3 card. In fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1009. Joe Flynn.
Actor best-known as
Capt. Binghampton on
McHales Navy. Vintage
ballpoint signature, For
HenryAll the best, Joe
Flynn, on an off-white
8 x 7 sheet. Moderate
toning to left and bottom
edges, chipping to left
edge, a ding to the right
edge, and a light crease in the lower right, otherwise fne condition.
1008. Nei l
Fi t z ge r a l d.
Dublin-born film
and theatre actor
(1892-1982) who
appeared in flms
such as The Informer and Bride of Frankenstein. Ink signature, Neil
Fitzgerald, on an 8.5 x 3.5 biography clipped from a magazine page.
In fne condition, with a crease to the left edge and signature a shade
light. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1006. Brian Donlevy.
Ballpoint signature, Brian
Donlevy, on an off-white
5.5 x 4.5 album page
with newspaper photo af-
fxed to the lower right. In
fine condition, with mild
scattered wrinkling. Pre-
1007. Albert Dieudonne.
French actor, screenwriter, and
director (18891976) who played
Napoleon in Napoleon by Abel
Gance. Program cover from a
performance of Les Nuits De
Brumaire, 5.25 x 7.5, signed and
inscribed at the bottom, in French,
by Dieudonne, and dated 1975.
Cover is affxed to a slightly larger
sheet. In fne condition, with a
central horizontal fold. Pre-certifed
(MB $100)
1005. Vina Delmar.
Author and screen-
writer (19031990) who
was nominated for an
Academy Award for her
screen adaptation of the
Arthur Richman play,
The Awful Truth. DS, two
pages, 8.5 x 11, September 13, 1960. Agreement between Delmar
and MGM in which she assigns the copyrights to her work entitled
The Portrait of Sadie McKee. Signed on the second page in blue
ballpoint by Delmar. Punch and staple holes to top edges, ballpoint
notation and stamp to frst page, and a few creases, otherwise fne
1004. Sammy Davis, Jr. Off-
white mailing envelope, 3.5 x 6.5,
signed in black ballpoint, My best,
Love, Sammy Davis, Jr. Scattered
light toning, otherwise fne condi-
tion. Accompanied by a full letter of
authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
1003. Dorothy Dan-
dridge. Vintage ink
si gnature, Dorothy
Dandridge, on an off-
white slip clipped from a
Whos Who publication
with a small image of
Dandridge and a printed biography. Matted with a color glossy photo
to an overall size of 11.5 x 16. Uneven bottom edge and uniform ton-
ing, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
1013. Judy Garland. Charming vintage sepia matte-fnish 8 x 10
photo of a young Garland seated atop a brick wall, signed and inscribed
in fountain pen For Arnold, Sincerely, Judy Garland. Mild rippling along
top edge, a couple light creases to background, and some trivial soiling
to lower left border, otherwise fne condition. An early and inviting image
boasting an exceptionally bold and crisp signature. Pre-certifed PSA/
1012. Cl ark
Gable. Vintage
matte-finish 11
x 14 Clarence
Sinclair Bull photo
of Gable climbing
into an automo-
bile, signed and
inscribed in green
fountain pen To
Di xi e, You r e
the best of all
tennis partners,
Clark. Scattered
creases to edg-
es and image,
a couple edge
tears repaired on
reverse, a couple of other minor edge tears, scattered silvering to
darker areas, and some scattered light soiling, otherwise very good
1011. John Ford.
Vintage ink signature,
John Ford, on a glossy
off-white 5 x 3.5 sheet
with a typed notation
in the upper right. In
skipping to signature.
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
1 0 1 4 . The
Godf a t he r .
Godfather sou-
venir book/pro-
gram, 8.5 x 11,
si gned on the
cast page in blue
ballpoint by Al Pacino, and in blue felt tip by Morgana King and Nino
Rota, who adds a one-bar AMQS. Book is also signed inside in black
felt tip by Robert Duvall under his photo and biography. In fne condi-
tion, with some mild toning to signed page and light handling wear.
1015. Mar y
Gordon and
Henr y Hul l .
Mar y Gor don
(1882-1963) was
a Scottish actress
who primarily played housekeepers and mothers, best remembered
as Mrs. Hudson in the Sherlock Holmes movies. Henry Hill (1890-
1977) was an American actor whose most notable role came as
Wilfred Glendon in Werewolf of London. Vintage ink signatures, Mary
Gordon and Henry Hull on opposite sides of a yellow 5.5 x 4.25
album page. A newspaper photo of each actor is affxed near their
signature. In fne condition, with some show-through from signature
and photo on opposite sides. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
Adorable and early
signed Garland portrait
Youre the best of
all tennis partners
1021. Will Hays. Postmas-
ter general in the Harding
administration (18791954)
who later headed the Mo-
tion Picture Producers and
Distributors of America, in
which capacity he oversaw
enforcement of the notori-
ous Production Code that
imposed strict censorship
guidelines on all Hollywood
flms for decades. TLS signed
Will H. Hays, one page, 8.5 x
11, Motion Picture Producers
& Distributors of America, Inc. letterhead, July 31, 1925. Short letter
to Jimmy Starr and Cinematters. In full: During my visit here I have
been seeing with interest and appreciation your clever Cinematters.
This is splendid. This constructive help is thoroughly appreciated.
In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single
letter of signature, and mild toning, heavier to edges. Pre-certifed
1020. Charles
Halton. Actor
(1876-1959) who
appeared in over
180 films over
fve decades, best
remembered as
Carter, the bank
examiner in Its
a Wonderful Life.
Vintage fountain
pen signature and inscription, To Irene, from Chas Halton, on an off-
white 6 x 4 album page with affxed label and magazine photo. In fne
condition, with slight feathering to inscription and signature, scattered
mild toning, and light show-through from Bob LeMond signature on
reverse. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1019. Yvette Guil-
bert. Renowned French
actress and cabaret
si nger (18651944)
who was immortalized
in a number of works
by promi nent Bel l e
poche poster artists
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec
and Jules Cheret. Vintage fountain pen signature, Yvette Guilbert,
Berlin, Fevrier 1901, on the correspondence side an off-white 5.5
x 3.5 postcard, with a clipped image of Guilbert affxed to the left of
signature. In fne condition, with a uniform shade of toning and light
show-through from postmark along top edge. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
1018. Cary Grant.
Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia
promotional photo of
Grant for The Howards
of Virginia, signed in
black felt tip. In good
condition, with notice-
able creases, some
light soiling to lower left,
slight crazing to fnish,
and mounting remnants
to reverse. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
1017. Gloria Grahame. Vintage
fountain pen signature, Gloria
Grahame, on an off-white 4.25 x 6
album page with affxed 2 x 3 candid
glossy photo. In fne condition, with
mild creasing and spotting to affxed
photo. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
1016. Gone With the
Wind: Vivien Leigh.
TLS, one page, 5.75
x 7.75, personal let-
terhead, July 9, 1963.
Letter written from the
majestic Theater to an
admirer. In part: Thank
you for your charming
letter. I am delighted to
know that you enjoyed
Tovarich, and Gone
with the Wind. Thank
you for taking the trouble
to write and tell me so. In
fne condition, with some
light creasing along left side. Accompanied by an unsigned two page
Gone With the Wind movie program. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
I am delighted to know that
you enjoyed Tovarich, and
Gone with the Wind
1022. Jim Hen-
son. DS, two
pages, 8.5 x 11,
August 1, 1982.
Agreement be-
tween Henson
and Muppets Inc.,
for Henson to
render services
as a puppeteer in connection with the production of programs for
Sesame Street for the 1982/1983 season. Contract also states
Hensons salary shall be $1666.25 per week, with higher pay for
inset days. Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint by Henson.
A two-page Terms and Condition agreement is stapled to the end. In
fne condition, with staple to top left and a PSA/DNA authentication
label affxed to reverse of second page. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
1024. Audrey
H e p b u r n .
Glossy 10 x 8
photo of Hep-
burn posing be-
tween her Sa-
brina co-stars
Humphrey Bo-
gart and William
Holden, signed
and inscribed in
black felt tip To
Robert, Audrey Hepburn. Scattered creases, primarily to borders
and corners, some light surface marks, and some light spotting to
fnish, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $150)
1025. Audrey Hepburn. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders
photo of the demure actress, signed and inscribed in blue ink to ballet russe
dancer George Zoritch, To George, Every Good Wish, Audrey Hepburn.
Framed to an overall size of 9.5 x 11.5. Scattered light creases, surface
marks, and light spotting, otherwise fne condition. Photo was originally
acquired from the estate of dancer George Zoritch (1917-2009), star of
Col. W. de Basils Ballets Russes and of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo,
with which he danced from 1938-1962. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1026. Audrey Hepburn. Regal satin-fnish 8 x 10 photo of Hep-
burn as she appeared in the award-winning My Fair Lady, signed
in black felt tip. Water spot to background in the upper right, away
from signature, a bit of scattered light soiling, and tape remnants on
reverse, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
Desirable photo of Hepburn
as Eliza Doolittle
Henson signs on for the 1982
season of Sesame Street
1032. Harry Houdini. v. First edition. NY: The Publishers Printing
Co., 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 319 pages. Signed and inscribed
on the frst free end page, To Abe Jacobs, with compliments of the
author, Harry Houdini, July 191908. In very good condition, with
scattered light soiling to signed page, weak, but intact hinges, wear
to spine, and scattered soiling and spotting to covers and spine. Jean
Eugne Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) was the preeminent magician of
the nineteenth century and is considered the father of the modern style
of magic. As a youth, Houdini idolized Houdin, and indeed styled his
stage name to reference the magician. However, as his expertise in
illusion grew, Houdini became disillusioned with his former idol and
wrote this scathing critique of Houdins routines. Pre-certifed PSA/
1031. Hedda Hopper. TLS, one
page, 5.5 x 8.5, Hedda Hoppers
Hollywood letterhead, no date.
Letter to future California frst lady
Virginia Carlson [Knight]. In part:
Thanks so much for your wonderful
letter and the lovely hankie. Im just
as happy as you are that you won
the hatThe happiest new year
and lets put a Republican in the
White House. In fne condition. Ac-
companied by the original mailing
envelope. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
1030. Alfred Hitch-
cock. FDC with a ca-
chet honoring Standard
Traffc Signs, signed in
black felt tip. In fne con-
dition, with light creasing
in lower right corner.
1029. Alfred Hitch-
cock and Tippi He-
dren. Clipped 3.5 x
7.75 newspaper photo
of Hitchcock, signed ver-
tically in black ink and
affxed to a slightly larger
card. Accompanied by the
original Alfred Hitchcock
Productions mailing en-
velope; and a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hedren and a feathered
friend, signed in blue felt tip and adding a few quick bird sketches. In fne
1028. Katharine Hepburn. ALS signed
Kate Hep, one page, 7.25 x 10, personal let-
terhead, no date, but postmarked December
29, 1969. Letter to Alex Tiers. In full: How nice
of youto know that I was strugglingBut
you always seem to fnd outA good new
year & many thanks. In very good condi-
tion, with intersecting folds and creases and
moderate toning and dampstaining to upper
portion of letter. Accompanied by the original
mailing envelope addressed in Hepburns hand. Pre-certifed PSA/
1027. Katharine Hepburn.
TLS, one page, 5.5 x 8.5, personal
letterhead, July 4, 1992. Brief letter
to an admirer. In full: I traveled
there after the warMy father
was a doctor. In fne condition.
Houdini presents a copy of his
controversial expos of the
French conjurer
Lets put a Republican
in the White House
1037. Grace
Kelly. Vintage
fountain pen sig-
nature and i n-
scription, Best
wishes to John,
Grace Kelly, on
a light blue 5.25
x 4.5 album page.
Moderate toning
around the edg-
es, otherwise fne
1036. DeForest Kelley. ALS,
one page, 8.5 x 11, May 4, 1959.
Letter to Pat McHugh at the Mirror
News Syndicate. In part: I received
a copy of your article about me from
BettyI am extremely pleased
about the whole thing and I am
most grateful to you for using itI
enjoyed meeting you and exchang-
ing views about pictures, T.V. and
life in general. In fne condition.
Accompanied by the original mail-
ing envelope addressed by Kelley. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1035. Elia Kazan.
DS, one page, 8.5 x 3.5,
March 3, 1944. California
non-resident tax exemp-
tion form in which Kazan
claims a $4300 exemp-
tion for the calendar year of 1944, also claiming two dependents. Kazan
lists his source of income from 20th Century Fox Film Corporation. In
fne condition, with punch holes to top edge, as well as a small pencil
notation. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1033. Boris Karloff. Karloffs
personal passport, signed with
his full legal name William Henry
Pratt, #516252, from the late
1960s. Hardcover passport mea-
sures 4 x 6 with 32 pages. Page
two bears Karloffs handwritten
personal information, including
his profession Actor, his place
and date of birth, country of resi-
dence, and physical description,
with Karloff listing on the special
peculiarities line, scar on nose.
Signed at the bottom of page two,
William Henry Pratt aka Boris
Karloff. Affxed to page three is
Karloffs 2 x 2.5 passport snapshot, with an embossed British seal over bottom portion of photo. Several of the inside pages bear offcial visa
stamps from Los Angeles, Chicago, and likely Spain or Mexico. In fne condition. Accompanied by two passports of his wife Evelyn, as well as
her drivers licenses. A highly personal item boasting a very rare double signature. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
1034. Henry Irving.
Prominent British stage
actor (18381905) who
was the frst of his pro-
fession to be knighted.
ALS signed H. Irving,
two pages on two ad-
joining sheets, 4.5 x
7, Brevoort House let-
terhead, November 30,
1884. Letter to Mr. Dana. In part: I hope we shall meet often-here
& also elsewhere. I readily thank you Mr Dana for your invitation for
next Sunday. It would have been a great pleasure to have accepted
it. In fne condition, with ink notation to reverse of second page, a
couple slight brushes to text, and mild toning. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
At the height of his stage success
Kazan jumps to the big screen
Original 1960s passport of the horror icon,
signed William Henry Pratt aka Boris Karloff
1041. Deborah Kerr. ALS signed Deborah, four pages, 6 x 7.75,
Connaught Hotel London letterhead, October 3, 1961. Letter to Radie
darling. In part: First of all I decided to do the picture with Gary
Cooper The Naked Edge & no sooner had I decided this than Tony
decided he wanted the girls to leave Somerset! So at a moments
notice I had to fnd a house, fnd schools, get their uniforms, and do
my own fttingsPlease darling, dont print this about the girls. Theres
a lot more to it that I cant write, and when I see you I will tell you all
the ramifcations. In fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1040. Kay Kendall.
Extraordinary British
flm comedienne who
died from leukemia at
age 33 in 1959. Vintage
fountain pen signature,
Kay Kendall, on an off-
white 5.5 x 4.25 album
page. In fne condition,
with some mild brushing to signature and scattered light soiling and
creasing. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1039. Grace
Kelly. Attractive
glossy 7.75 x 10
MGM photo of
Kelly in a plaid
shirt, signed in
bl ack f el t t i p.
Some creases
in the upper right
corner, trimmed
left edge, a ding
in the bottom bor-
der, and small
tape remnants
on reverse, oth-
erwise fne condi-
tion. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR
Auction COA.
(MB $200)
1038. Grace Kelly.
photo, signed and in-
scribed in fountain pen
To Ronnie, Sincerely,
Grace Kelly. In fine
condition, with a few
and surface marks.
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
1043. Connie Kreski. Actress
and Playboy Playmate of the Year
for1969. She appeared in the title
role of Mercy Humppe in the sexy
cult flm, Can Heironymus Merkin
Ever Find Mercy Humppe and Find
True Happiness? Uncommon felt tip
signature, Connie Kreski, on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fne condi-
tion, with some scattered light toning. Consignor notes signature was
acquired on November 5, 1971 at the Troubador. Signature originates
from the Buddy George Marshall in-person Hollywood collection. Pre-
1042. Ernie Kovacs.
Quirkily brilliant enter-
t ai ner (19191962)
whose freewheel i ng
sense of humor and
sense of visual style
made him one of the
most distinctive person-
alities in the early days of television. He died in an auto crash while
driving the notoriously unsafe at any speed Chevrolet Corvair. DS, one
page, 8.25 x 5.5, no date (but circa 1960). Kovacss Twentieth Century
Fox employee personnel statement, mostly flled out in another hand.
In the lower portion, Kovacs answers three questions, writing down
his wifes name. Edith Adams Kovacs, and his emergency contact,
Treasury Department. Several offce notations, two punch holes to
top, and some scattered light creases, otherwise fne condition. Pre-
One of Kovacs fnal 20th
Century Fox personnel statements
I decided to do the picture with
Gary Cooper The Naked Edge
1049. Lillie Langtry.
British actress (1853
1929) who also attained
legend as a royal mis-
tress, racehorse owner,
maker and spender of
fortunes, and natural
beauty. Partial ALS, two
pages on two adjoining
sheets, 8.75 x 7, each
affxed to another sheet
cut to the same size, thanking an admirer for the beautiful basket of
roses. In very good condition, with trimmed upper portion of frst page
of letter, central horizontal separation and a partial vertical separation,
uniform shade of toning, a few tears along the fold, and some minor
paper loss to the lower left corner. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1048. Fritz Lang. Esteemed
German-American film director
(18901976) who helmed such
classics as Fury and the landmark
science-fction epic Metropolis.
TLS in German, one page, 8.5 x
11, February 13, 1939. Letter to
Arthur Kaufmann in which Lang
apologizes for having been away
from Hollywood and for only having
now received his letter. He says that
he would be pleased to sit for him
for a group portrait he is undertak-
ing and proposes times for the sitting and sends his Santa Monica
address. At the bottom, Lang handwrites directions to his house. In
very good condition, with intersecting folds, small tape repair to top
left, and scattered creasing and toning. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
1047. Vicky Lane.
Iri sh actress (1926-
1983) known for her
rol es i n The Jungl e
Captive and The Cisco
Kid Returns. Vintage ink signature and inscription, To Vincent, Vicky
Lane, on a yellow 5.75 x 2.25 slip with a newspaper photo of Lane
affxed to the right side. In very good condition, with scattered ink
spots around the signature and inscription, two sets of staple holes on
the right side, and some show-through from signature and inscription
on reverse. Accompanied by a glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo
of Lane. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1046. Ver oni ca
Lake. Vintage ink sig-
nature, Veronica Lake,
3.75 album page. In
show-through from nota-
tions on reverse and a
small spot of toning to
lower left. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1045. Carl Laemmle. TLS, one
page, 8.5 x 11, Universal Pictures
Corporation letterhead, January
10, 1935. Letter to an admirer.
In part; I consider your recent
request a real compliment and an
autographed photograph of my-
self is going forward to you under
a separate cover. Intersecting
folds, one through a single letter
of signature, scattered creases
and wrinkles, and some mild ton-
ing, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
1044. Carl Laemmle.
Founder (18671939) of
Universal Studios and
one of the most infuen-
tial fgures in the earliest
years of the American
film industry. Vintage
fountain pen signature,
Cordially, Carl Laem-
mle, on an off-white 5.5
x 4 album page with a clipped photo of Laemmle affxed to the right
side. A central vertical fold passing through a single letter of signature
and some mild edge toning, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed
1050. Laurel
and Hardy. Vin-
tage matte-fnish
7 x 5 photo of the
pair in suits and
their bowler hats,
signed and in-
scribed in fountain
pen Hello Ray!
Stan Laurel, and
Oliver Hardy. In
fne condition, with silvering to darker areas of image, visible only at
an angle, and Hardys signature a shade or two lighter than Laurels,
though Laurels remains exceptionally bold. Accompanied by the
original Laurel and Hardy Feature Productions mailing envelope.
1055. Vivien Leigh.
Vintage matte-finish
3.25 x 5 photo, signed
in fountain pen. A cou-
ple light brushes to
frst name, contrast to
last name of signature
against darker portion
of image, some scat-
tered light silvering and
mounting remnants to
reverse, otherwise fne
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
1052. Gypsy Rose
Lee. DS, one page
both sides, 8.5 x 12.25,
March 21, 1945. Rose
agrees to appear on
the Hildegarde radio
program on March 20,
1945, in Chicago for a
fee of $1500.00. Signed
on the reverse, Gypsy
Rose Lee. Several hori-
zontal folds and creas-
es, ink notation to top
of front, and a paperclip
impression to bottom
edge, otherwise fine
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
1053. Bruce Lee. Large and beautifully penned vintage ballpoint signature, Best
wishes, Bruce Lee, on an off-white 5.25 x 7 sheet. A trivial crease along top edge, oth-
erwise very fne condition. Consignor notes signature was obtained in-person at Chuck
Norriss studio. This very signature is featured on page 384 of Christensens Ultimate
Movie, T.V. and Rock Directory. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $300)
1054. David Lean.
Black felt tip signa-
ture, David Lean, on
card. In fne condition.
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
1051. Laurel and Hardy. Enchanting vintage matte-fnish 10 x
8 photo of Hardy with his arm draped around his friend and partner
Stan Laurel, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen
Our best wishes Mabel! Stan Laurel 1936, and Oliver Hardy. In fne
Huge signature of the martial arts icon
obtained at Chuck Norriss studio
1060. Vi vi en
Leigh. TLS, one
page, 6 x 8, personal
letterhead, Septem-
ber 17, 1942. Letter
to Madame Primuz.
In part; You were
kind enough to ask
me whether I should
like to come to dinner
or lunch with you one
day and I should be
delighted to do so. I
think, if it would not
be inconvenient for
you, I should like to
come for an early
lunch one day before
a matinee. Several creases, including one passing through portion
of signature, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1057. Vivien Leigh. TLS, one
page, 5.25 x 7.25, personal letter-
head, September 9, 1963. Short
letter to an admirer. In part: I was
sorry to hear of your accident, and
hope that all will soon be well with
you. A few creases and some light
show-through from mounting rem-
nants on reverse, otherwise fne
condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
1059. Vivien
Leigh. Vi n-
tage in-person
ink signature
and i nscri p-
tion, To Joe,
Vivien Leigh,
on an off-white
5 x 3 card. In
f i ne condi -
tion. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.(MB $100)
1058. Janet Leigh. An original pencil and crayon artwork done
by Leigh, of her famous shower scene at the Bates Motel in Psycho,
complete with a fabric shower curtain, on an 11 x 8.5 off-white sheet,
signed in red crayon, Psychotically yours! Janet Leigh. Art is af-
fxed to an identical size card. In fne condition. Accompanied by a
photocopied photo of Leigh talking to Alfred Hitchcock while in the
shower, signed in felt tip, Brilliant man! Janet Leigh, with an arrow
pointing to Hitchcock. Artwork was purchased at a charity event 15
years ago, and Leigh was asked to create a scene to go with her
signature. Certainly a one-of-a-kind item for Hitchcock enthusiasts.
1056. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. Vintage matte-fnish 8 x 10 Vivienne
photo of Olivier and Leigh gazing lovingly into each others eyes, signed and inscribed in
the lower border in fountain pen To Jack Keats, Every good wish & kind remembrance,
L. Olivier, and Vivien Leigh. In fne condition, with some scattered silvering to edges
of image, a crease to top left corner tip, and a trivial brush to Leighs signature. Photos
of this size and quality of the celebrity couple are not common. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
Hand-drawn, one-of-a-kind
interpretation of the famed
Psycho shower scene
Affectionate portrait of Leigh and Olivier
1065. Jayne Mansfeld. Vintage
ballpoint signature, Jayne Mansfeld,
on an off-white 4 x 3 album page, with
Sept 9, 1962 added above the signa-
ture in a different hand. Double matted
and framed with a photo of Mansfeld
to an overall size of 11.5 x 18. In fne
condition, with a few creases and some
toning at the very top of the album page.
Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
1064. Jayne Mansfeld.
Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 German
postcard photo, signed in blue
ink. In fne condition, with some
scattered light edge wear, and
Mansfelds signature a few
shades light due to irregular
ink adhesion, but completely
legible. Pre-certified PSA/
DNA and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
1063. Jayne
Ma n s f i e l d .
Vi ntage 5 x 7
cardstock photo,
signed and in-
scribed in fountain
pen, To Darrie,
Hi there, Jayne
Mansf i el d. I n
very good condi-
tion, with a few
scattered creas-
es and surface
marks and mod-
erate contrast to
last name. Pre-
cert i f i ed PSA/
DNA and RR
Auction COA.
(MB $150)
1062. Jayne Mans-
feld. Vintage fountain
pen signature and in-
scription, To John, My
extra best, Jayne Mans-
feld, on an off-white 5.5
x 4.5 album page. In fne
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
1061. Carole Lombard. American actress (19081942) who enjoyed
great success as a popular screen comedienne in the 1930s, and who
became Mrs. Clark Gable in 1939. On January 16, 1942, the plane in
which Lombard was traveling en route to a war bond rally crashed into
Mount Potosi near Las Vegas, killing all 22 aboard. Stunning vintage
glossy 7 x 9.75 Paramount Pictures publicity photo of Lombard wrapped
in silk and fur, signed in fountain pen Carole Lombard. Double matted
and framed to an overall size of 16 x 19. A couple of light surface marks
slightly affecting facial area (visible only from an angle), otherwise fne,
clean condition. An exceptionally appealing uninscribed example from
one of Hollywoods most legendary Golden Era stars. Pre-certifed PSA/
Enchanting uninscribed
Lombard studio portrait
1071. Robert Mitchum.
DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Oc-
tober 10, 1967. Waiver of the
Board of Directors of the Dor-
lite Corporation in lieu of 1967
annual meeting, stating Mit-
chum was elected president
and treasurer. Signed at the
conclusion by Mitchum and
also signed by the two other
corporate offcers including his
wife Dorothy. In fne condition,
with punch holes to left edge.
Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
1070. Chuck Mitch-
ell. Actor (19271992)
best remembered for
his role as Porky in
the 1982 cult classic
Porkys. Rare felt tip sig-
nature and inscription,
To Buddy, Thank you,
Chuck Porky Mitchell,
on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fne condition. Signature originates from
the Buddy George Marshall in-person Hollywood collection. Pre-certifed
1069. Aurora Mi-
randa. Actress (1915
2005) and sister of Car-
men Miranda, best re-
membered for her dance
routine with Donald
Duck and Jose Carioca
in the Disney flm The
Three Caballeros. Very
scarce ink signature, Cordialmente, Aurora Miranda, Rio de Janeiro,
1973, on an off-white 6 x 4 card. In fne condition, with some mild
edge toning. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1068. John Megna.
Child actor who played
Dill in To Kill A Mocking-
bird and a young Hyman
Roth in The Godfather:
Part II. He died in 1995
from complications of
AIDS. Ink signature,
Thanks for your kind thoughtsJohn Megna, on an off-white 5
x 3 card. In fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
1067. Steve McQueen. One of the most revered actors of his
generation, he is remembered for his wild antics and lifestyle and is
best remembered for his roles in Papillon, Bullitt, The Thomas Crown
Affair, The Sand Pebbles, The Cincinnati Kid, The Great Escape, and
The Magnifcent Seven. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 double weight photo of
McQueen arm-in-arm with two lovely women, one of them his Soldier
in the Rain co-star Tuesday Weld, signed and inscribed in-person in
fountain pen To Peter, Steve McQueen. In fne condition, with some
scattered light rubbing to fnish and a small crease to lower right. An
exceptional early in-person example from a Hollywood legend quite
elusive in signed photos. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $300)
1066. Jayne Mans-
feld. Vintage glossy
8 x 10 International
News photo of Mansfeld
descending the stairs
of a plane in London,
fountain pen To John
from Jayne Mansfeld.
Original press caption
is affixed to reverse
of photo. In very good
condition, with vertical
crease to right side, scat-
tered light silvering and
crazing to fnish, rough
left edge and some light edge curling. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
Scarce in-person portrait of the
iconic Hollywood tough guy
1076. Audi e
Murphy. TLS, one
page, 7.25 x 10.5,
personal letterhead,
August 8, 1957.
Letter of thanks to
an admirer. In part:
Thanks for your
nice letter, and for
letting me know that
you enjoyed Night
Passage. A uniform
shade of toning over
text and signature
from previous dis-
play and three small
squares of toning
to top edge from
old tape, otherwise
fne condition. Ac-
companied by two unsigned glossy 10 x 8 photos. Pre-certifed PSA/
1075. Audi e
Murphy. Vi n-
tage ink signature
and inscription,
To Abe, Best O
luck, Audie Mur-
phy, on an off-
white 4 x 2.5 slip.
In fne condition,
with show-through from a Dolores Costello signature on reverse.
1074. Eva Moore.
English actress (1870-
1955) whose career
spanned six decades
and included a role
alongside Boris Karloff
in The Old Dark House.
Her daughter, Jill, would
marry Laurence Olivier.
Vintage fountain pen
signature, Yours truly, Eva Moore, 1926, on an off-white 4 x 3 album
page with a collectors notation to bottom. In fne condition, with mild
toning around the edges and some show-through from signature on
1073. Monty Py-
thon. The Album of the
Soundtrack of the Trailer
of the Film of Monty Py-
thon and the Holy Grail
album signed in blue
felt tip by Terry Jones,
Michael Palin, and Terry
Gilliam, and in black felt
tip by John Cleese, Eric
Idle, and Carol Cleve-
land. Scattered overall
creasing, light ring of
wear on front and back, and a slight brush to Jones signature, oth-
erwise fne condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a full
letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
1072. Marilyn Monroe. Bank check, 8.25 x 3.25,
flled out in another hand and signed by Monroe, Marilyn
Monroe, adding her address, 1309 Harper Avenue in
Los Angeles, where she lived for less than a year during
195051, as well as her phone number, payable to Cash
for $125.00, November 24, 1950. In very good condition,
with scattered creases, a few small edge tears, cancella-
tion holes to top, and several bank stamps over beginning
of signature. The year in which she wrote this check
proved to be a turning point in Monroes fedgling career.
After a handful of bit parts in trivial flms, she appeared in
small but crucial roles in two of the most-watched flms of 1950roles that fnally brought her to the forefront of the publics imagination: Louis
Calherns seductive niece in The Asphalt Jungle, and the scene-stealing party guest (and graduate of the Copacabana School of Dramatic
Art) in All About Eve. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $900)
Uncommon Monty Python and
the Holy Grail signed album
During her Hollywood breakout year in 1950, Marilyn cashes a check
1080. Edgar Norton.
Stage and flm actor
(1868-1953) who was
active on Broadway
from 1902 to 1923 and
appeared in over 100
films. Known for his
roles in Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde and Son of
Frankenstein. Vintage
fountain pen signature, So glad to be of any service & glad people
remember me! Yours sincerely, Edgar Norton, on a light pink 5 x 3.75
album page with affxed label and magazine photo. In fne condition,
with light toning and soiling to the edges, and some show-through
from notation and Bruce Bennett signature on reverse. Pre-certifed
1079. David Niven. ALS, one page both sides, 5 x 8, May 5. Letter
to Madame Primuz. In part; Please forgive me for not sending back
this photo before, but I leave all my flm correspondence till I get home
on leaveI am afraid that I have no flm plans to discuss just now.
In very good condition, with a few creases and scattered toning to
1078. Paul
Newman. FDC
with a cachet
honoring Walt
Disney, signed
and inscribed in
black felt tip, To
Edward, Best
wishes, Paul Newman. In fne condition, with postmark under frst
name of signature. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
1077. Paul Newman. Three one-
page documents, two signed Paul L.
Newman, and one signed Paul New-
man, all dated March-April of 1954. A
Theatre Guild Television Agreement,
Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract,
and letter instructing payment to be sent
to his agent. March 29, 1954 (2) and
April 7, 1954 for his appearance as Tom Corey in Laphams of Boston, on April 27th for which he will be paid $400.00. In fne condition, with
staple holes to top of each document, creasing to one top edge, and expected document wear. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
1081. Roland Petit.
French choreographer
and dancer (19242011)
who was well known for
his creative ballets. TLS
in French, one page,
8.25 x 10.5, Ballets de
Paris letterhead, Febru-
ary 24, 1959. Untrans-
lated letter to Madame
Marcelle Wildschitz.
Central horizontal and
verti cal fol d, a few
creases and a couple
notations and stamp to
left side, otherwise fne
Early Newman
stage and radio
contracts
1086. Basil Rathbone. Vintage
ballpoint signature, Basil Rathbone
1959, on an off-white 7.75 x 11
guest book page, with a ballpoint
signature of Fredric March above
Rathbones, with Rathbone drawing
an arrow from his name to Marchs
adding Love you!! In fne condi-
tion, with a barely noticeable hole
to opening stroke of Rathbones
signature. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
1085. Rat Pack. Five
items: felt tip in-person
signature Frank Sina-
tra, on an off-white 6
x 4 card; vintage ink
in-person signature and
inscription of Dean Mar-
tin on an off-white 6 x 4
card; vintage fountain
pen in-person signature
and inscription of Peter
Lawford on an off-white
album page; a Trans American Entertainment Corporation check,
flled out in type and signed by Sammy Davis, Jr., dated June 26,
1981; and a color cardstock 11 x 17 photo of the Rat Pack posing in
front of the Sands marquee, signed in blue felt tip, Hello from Joey
Bishop. In fne condition. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
1084. Claude Rains.
DS, one page both
sides, 8.5 x 11, Decem-
ber 21, 1948. Agree-
ment between Raines
and the Theatre Guild
for Raines to appear in
the radio version of the
play The Game of Love
and Death, for the fee of
$2000 and receiving co-
starring air and program
credit. Signed at the
conclusion by Raines.
few creases and some
scattered light soiling
from carbon. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1083. Walter
Plunkett. Pro-
lifc costume de-
signer and Acad-
emy Award win-
ner (19021982)
who worked on
more than 150 projects throughout his career in the Hollywood flm
industry, including King Kong and Gone With the Wind. Personal
check, 6 x 2.75, flled out and signed by Plunkett, payable to Theta
Cable Television for $13.83, December 7, 1974. In fne condition,
with cancellation holes to body and show-through from stamps on
1082. Laurence Olivier. TLS signed Larry (Olivier), three sides
of two pages, 5.25 x 7, personal letterhead, May 16, 1963. Letter to
George Cukor. In part; This is about the most annoying request you
have ever had from anybody, and I am sorrier than I can say that the
frst peep you get out of me for so very long should be on a bothersome
little matter of this kind. I am wanting to ask youto give me the name
of the best horticultural establishment in or around HollywoodIn the
very early thirties when we were all frst in Hollywood, I remember one or
two people, Ronnie Colman included, had a thing called Night Blooming
Jasminegrowing in their gardensI want to give a couple of these
things to friends of mine. In fne condition. Nice and casual associa-
tion between two Hollywood legends. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
The Rat Pack rides again
Recalling early Hollywood with Cukor: In the very early
thirties when we were all frst in HollywoodRonnie Colman
had a thing called Night Blooming Jasmine
1090. Rosalind
Russell and
Edgar Bergen.
DS, four pages,
8.5 x 11, Novem-
ber 9, 1950. Rus-
sell agrees to ap-
pear on the Edgar
BergenCharlie
McCarthy radio
program for a fee of $1000, also agreeing not to appear on any other
radio show for a period of seven days. Signed on the last page by
Russell and Bergen. In fne condition, with staple hole to top left of
each page and some scattered light toning and creasing. Pre-certifed
1089. Will Rogers.
on an off-white 3.25 x 2
card. In fne condition,
with a trivial spot of
toning near top edge.
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
1088. Edward
G. Robinson.
TLS, one page, 7
x 10, personal let-
terhead, October
5, 1959. Letter
to an admirer. In
part: You ask, In
your opinion, who
is the greatest
living American
and why? The
frst part of your
question is easily
answered,El-
eanor Roosevelt;
but to adequately
answer the sec-
ond part, volumes
would be required.
Eleanor Roosevelts great work in the realm of human relations, both
on a national and international scale, is well known, but only history
will give perspective to the magnitude of her accomplishments. She
shared with her husbandlove and compassion for all people, and
directed her role as the First Lady, not to the traditional function of
superfcial social activity, but in service to humanitys needs, declin-
ing to merely pay lip service to a theory of the brotherhood of man,
but working to make it a living idealwe Americans should be proud
of her, and grateful for her generous givingness. In fne condition,
with a light vertical fold through a single letter of signature and a bit
of trivial soiling. An insightful and articulate letter from the actor who
would appropriately receive the frst Eleanor Roosevelt Humanities
Award four years later in 1963. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
1087. Bill Robin-
son. Ameri can en-
tertainer (18781949),
nicknamed Bojangles,
who was one of the best-
known dancer-actors
of Hollywoods Golden
Age. Vintage fountain
pen signature, Bill Rob-
inson, on an off-white
3.5 x 2.5 slip affxed to an identical size card. In fne condition, with
a bit of scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
1091. Robert Ryan.
ture, Robert Ryan, on
album page. A small
newspaper photo of
Ryan is affxed to the
lower right. Katherine
Derry has also signed
and inscribed the reverse, and a photo of her is affxed as well. In
fne condition, with some show-through from signature and photo on
1092. Albert Salmi.
signature, Thank you,
Albert Salmi, on an
off-white 5 x 3 card. In
horizontal impression
through portion of sig-
nature and scattered soiling. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
Eleanor Roosevelts great work in
the realm of human relationsonly
history will give perspective to the
magnitude of her accomplishments
1098. Cur t
Siodmak. Nov-
elist and screen-
wr i t er ( 1902-
2000) known for
wr i t i ng hor r or
and sci-fi films,
most notably The
Wol f Man and
Donovans Brain.
Scarce glossy 8
x 10 Universal
Studios public-
ity photo of Lon
Chaney, Jr. as the
Wolf Man, signed
and inscribed in
silver ink by Siod-
mak, For Joe OBrien, from Curt Siodmak, writer of The Wolf Man.
Below, Siodmak has added the Wolf Man curse: Even a man who
is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf
when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright. In fne
condition, with light surface marks and impressions and some areas of
light signature contrast. Just the frst Siodmak signed photo we have
offered, this is a diffcult to acquire piece from the creator of one of
Hollywoods most popular monsters. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1097. Jay Silverheels. Cana-
dian-born Mohawk Indian actor
(19121980) best known for his
role as Tonto in the Lone Ranger
television series. Vintage fountain
pen signature and inscription, To
Irene, Best wishes, Jay Silverheels,
Tonto, on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 sheet affxed to an identical size sheet.
In fne condition, with irregularly trimmed edges. Pre-certifed PSA/
1096. Robert Shaw.
Blue felt tip signature,
Robert Shaw, on a
white 5.5 x 3.5 card.
In fne condition, with
slight toning along the
top edge. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
1095. Peter Sellers.
TLS, one page, 8 x 10,
personal letterhead on
onionskin paper, March
24, 1969. Sellers writes
to Donald Koos, in full:
Thank you very much
for writing to me, and
for the compliment you
have paid to me as
an actor. I am glad
you enjoyed Inspector
Clouseau because I had
great fun doing it. At the
moment I am flming
The Magic Christiana
movie which I think you
will really enjoy: it is from the book by Terry Southern. I have enclosed
an autographed photograph of myself; I do hope you like it. In fne
condition, with intersecting folds, one very lightly passing through
the frst letter of the last name, a light diagonal crease running from
the top left corner to the bottom edge, not affecting the signature,
and a horizontal mailing fold passing through the top of the P in the
signature. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1 0 9 4 . Ge o r g e
Seaton. Screenwrit-
er, film director, and
producer (19111979),
who won the Academy
Award for Best Adapted
Screenplay for Miracle
on 34th Street and The
Country Girl. DS, signed
in pencil, Okay, Geo Seaton, one page, 8.5 x 5.5, December 28,
1951. Receipt for $16.70 for lunch checks at the Paramount Pictures
commissary, signed at the bottom in pencil by Seaton. Punch and
staple holes and torn edge to top and a couple of offce notations and
a stamp near bottom, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA
1093. George C.
Scott. Vintage green
bal l poi nt si gnature,
George C. Scott, on
an off-white 5 x 3 card.
light horizontal impres-
sion under the signa-
ture. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
Rare photo from the classic
horror writer adding the
full Wolf Man curse
I am glad you enjoyed
Inspector Clouseau because
I had great fun doing it
1102. Frank Sutton. Actor (19231974) best remembered as the
gruff Sgt. Carter on the classic Gomer Pyle TV series. DS, seven sides
of four pages, 8.5 x 11, July 25, 1969. One year agency agreement
between Sutton and the Mishkin Agency for a standard ten percent
commission. Signed on the last page by Sutton. In fne condition, with a
staple hole to top left corner and a few scattered creases. Pre-certifed
1101. Preston Sturges. Academy Awardwinning American director and screen-
writer (18981959) best known for his fast-paced, cleverly scripted screwball comedies.
Scarce vintage matte-fnish 7 x 9 photo of Sturges looking particularly stern, signed and
inscribed in fountain pen For Alexis Pillet from his affectionate friendPreston Sturges,
Hollywood1942. In very good condition, with lightly trimmed edges, a small corner
crease, and scattered silvering to background and image. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
1099. Kenneth Strickfaden. Set designer and electrical special ef-
fects creator (18961984) whose work appeared in more than 100 flms
and television shows including Frankenstein, The Wizard of Oz, and The
Munsters. Original unsigned pencil sketch of a Resonarium on an off-white
7.5 x 5 lightly-lined sheet. In fne condition, with some mild toning and a
few creases. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1100. Konstantin
Stanislavsky. Printed
TLS in Russian, signed
K. Stanislavsky, one
page, 7.5 x 9.25, Mos-
cow Arts Theater let-
terhead, no date. Letter
of gratitude. In full, Due
to the 35th anniversary
of the M. Gorky Moscow
Arts Theater of the Union
of SSR and according
to the Regulations on
the Seagull Badge, ap-
proved by the Central
Executive Committee of the USSR,-I am asking you, for myself and
on Konstantin Sergeyevichs behalf, to accept the attached token
as an expression of gratitude for your valuable 17-year work for the
beneft of the Theater, which is so close and dear to all of us. Boldly
signed at the bottom by Stanislavsky and Vl. Nemirovich-Danchenko.
In very good to fne condition, with two small tears to the uneven right
edge, one affecting the end of Nemirovich-Danchenkos signature,
and a few small creases. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Uncommon portrait of the legendary
screenwriter-turned-director
I am asking youto accept the at-
tached token as an expression of
gratitude for your valuable 17-year
work for the beneft of the Theater
1105. Sharon Tate. Scarce TLS, one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11,
August 20, 1965. An offcial letter to the William Morris Agency.
In part: As an accommodation to me, I request that all monies
which you may receive on my account be paid, after deduction
of any commissions payable to you by me, to and in the name of
Thomas Jay Sebring at Sebrings International. You shall not
be held responsible or in any way accountable for the disposition,
by Mr. Sebring, of such funds. Your responsibility with regard to
such funds shall end when a check payable to Mr. Sebring has
been either delivered to him personally or deposited in the U.S.
Mail addressed to him as indicated above. Light handling wear,
a couple small spots of toning, and a few creases, otherwise fne,
clean condition.
Jay Sebring (19331969), who came to prominence as a hair-
dresser to the stars, frst met Tate at a party at the famed Whiskey
a Go-Go nightclub in 1964. The two began a romantic relationship
and were engaged after Sebrings divorce in 1965. Tate, a starlet
on the rise, instructed the William Morris Agency to turn over all
the money she made from modeling and movies to her boyfriend
at Sebring International. Though their engagement ended when
Tate fell in love with her Fearless Vampire Killers director, Roman
Polanski, Sebring remained close to the actress and also befriended
Polanski. On August 8, 1969, Tate, Sebring, and several other
friends dined together at a Mexican restaurant and then returned
to Tates rented residence at 10050 Cielo Drive in the Hollywood
Hills. Late that night, three of Charles Mansons followers entered
the home. By the time the intruders left in the wee hours of the
following morning, Sebring, Tate, her unborn child, and three others were dead. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1104. Sharon Tate. Promising American actress (born 1943)
and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into
infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at the
age of 26, in the notorious killing spree that shook the nation
in the summer of 1969. Marvelous vintage glossy 9.5 x 7 photo
of Tate and Barbara Parkins in Valley of the Dolls, signed and
inscribed in blue ink, For Pierre, Warmest Wishes, Sharon
Tate and To Peter, Barbara Parkins. In fne condition, with
some light surface creasing, impressions, and a bit of irregular
ink adhesion to Tates signature. Any signed images from Tate
are highly desirable, and this one serves as a particularly fan-
tastic example, featuring both the tragic actress and Parkins.
In a rare letter, Tate signs money over to her lover
and fellow Manson murder victim Jay Sebring
Rare image of the tragic actress from Valley of the Dolls
1111. Three Stooges:
Jules White. Film director
and producer (1900-1985) best
known as the director and pro-
ducer of most Three Stooges
shorts between 1937 and 1959.
Scarce felt tip signature, To
Buddy, Jules White, on an off-
white 6 x 4 card. In fne condition, with mild toning around the edges
and slight show through from collectors notations on reverse. Origi-
nally acquired from the Buddy George Marshall in-person Hollywood
collection. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1110. Three
St o o g e s :
Moe How-
ard. Vintage
mat t e- f i ni sh
10 x 8 photo
of the Stoog-
es l aughi ng
at Curly be-
ing run over
by Moe and
Larry, signed
and inscribed
in fountain pen to assistant director George Rhein To our pal George
(Simon Legree) Rhein, Please dont call us too early, sincerely, The
3 Stooges, Moe, Larry, Curly, with Moe signing for Curly and Larry,
and signing their names again under their other respective image.
Moderate to heavy contrast to all six very light signatures and tack
holes to left corners, otherwise fne condition. Rhein served as as-
sistant director on the Stooges short Hoi Polloi. Pre-certifed PSA/
1109. Irving Thal-
berg. Legendary Hol-
lywood production ex-
ecutive who took hold
of Universal City at age
20, and supervised such
flms as Ben Hur and Mutiny on the Bounty. He died of pneumonia at
age 37. Louis B. Mayer Studios, Inc., business check, 8.25 x 3.25,
flled out in type and signed by Thalberg, I Thalberg, payable to
Jacob Mayer for $40.00, April 3, 1923. In very good condition, with
several vertical folds, scattered creases and wrinkles, several staple
holes, a bit of light toning, and a small chip to top edge. Pre-certifed
1108. Shirley Temple. Vintage
fountain pen childhood signature,
Shirley Temple, on an off-white
3.25 x 1.5 card. Matted with a nice
vintage postcard photo of Temple
to an overall size of 9.5 x 12. In
fne condition, with a trivial brush to frst name. Pre-certifed PSA/
1107. Elizabeth Taylor. Signed book: My Love Affair with Jewelry.
First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 2002. Hardcover with dustjacket,
10 x 12.5, 239 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page to Dr.
Arnold Klein: My Beloved Arnie / I love you more than I could tell-I
feel you have saved my fading life. I love and thank you forever,
Your Elizabeth T. In fne condition, with a few pages separated from
spine. Klein, the noted Beverly Hills dermatologist, philanthropist,
and ultimate Hollywood insider, was for many years a close personal
friend and confdant to Taylor. It took Christies two days to conduct the
sale of Elizabeth Taylors jewelry in 2011 and it brought an astounding
$137 million. This more than doubled the previous record for a single
owners jewelry auction held by the Duchess of Windsor. Pre-certifed
1106. Elizabeth Taylor.
Superb satin-fnish 8 x 10
photo, signed and inscribed
in blue ballpoint To Richard,
Best wishes, Elizabeth Tay-
lor. In fne condition. Pre-
Taylor presents a defnitive
volume of her beloved jewelry
to a longtime confdant
The man behind the
Three Stooges shorts
1118. Luchino Vis-
conti. Acclaimed di-
rector of Ossessione,
Death in Venice, and
The Damned. Christ-
mas card, signed Luchi-
no, measuring 6 x 8.5,
featuring an image of
King Ludwig II on the
cover, dated by Visconti
Noel 1971. On the inside, Visconti writes a brief message, in French,
signed at the conclusion. In fne condition, with some mild toning and
foxing working in from the edges. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR
1117. Larry Vincent.
Television horror host
(1924-1975), most well
known for his Sey-
mour character, who
presented and criticized
low-budget horror and
science fction movies to
a nationwide audience.
Felt tip signature, Seymour Larry Vincent, on an off-white 6 x 4 card.
In fne condition, with light toning. Originally acquired from the Buddy
George Marshall in-person Hollywood collection. Pre-certifed PSA/
1116. Vivian Vance. DS, one
page both sides, 8.5 x 11, June 17,
1965. Agreement between Vance
and Em-Bee Productions for Vance
to appear on Call My Bluff, for a
salary of $1000.00. Signed at the
conclusion in red felt tip by Vance,
who has also initialed a small rider
stapled to the reverse. Offce stamp
directly next to signature, a couple
other stamps and notations, and
two staples to edges, otherwise fne
1115. Lee Van Cleef.
Ballpoint signature, Lee
Van Cleef, on an off-white
5.5 x 3.5 card. In fne condi-
tion, with a light impression
on far right edge and mild
wear to each corner. Pre-
1114. Miyoshi
Umeki and
Vivien Leigh.
Umeki was a
Japanese-born
actress (1929
2007) best known
for her Oscar-
winning turn in
Sayonara and for her role as Mrs. Livingston in the television series
The Courtship of Eddies Father. Vintage fountain pen signatures, To
John, Sincerely, Miyoshi Umeki, adding Japanese characters next to
her signature, and To John, Best wishes, Vivien Leigh, on opposite
sides of a 5 x 6 album page, with two Leigh postage stamps affxed
to Leighs side. In fne condition, with some scattered light toning to
both sides. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1113. Ben Turpin. Vintage
glossy 5 x 8 photo of a cock-eyed
Turpin, signed in white ink, Best
wishes, Ben Turpin. Some scat-
tered creases and surface marks
and a bit of light silvering, visible
only at an angle, otherwise fne
condition. Pre-certified PSA/
DNA and RR Auction COA.
(MB $200)
Two highly sought-after
Academy Award winners
1112. Thelma Todd.
Desirable vintage matte-
fnish 5 x 7 photo of Todd
and her dog, signed in
white artists pencil Best
wishes, from Thelma
Todd & Gallant, adding
a small sketch of a dogs
paw print below the sig-
nature. In fne condition,
with some silvering to
dark areas of photo and
a couple trivial dings to
corner tips. Pre-certifed
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
1121. John Wayne.
TNS, on one of Waynes
note cards, 4 x 3,
September 10, 1975.
Short thank you note
to Anne Lemlich. In
full: A thoughtful note
when you least expect
it is most encouraging.
Thank you so much for
your good wishes. Matted with two portraits of Wayne to an overall
size of 20 x 16. In fne condition. Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1123. John Wayne. Pro-
gram from the 1970 Headliner
Award banquet, held on June
3, 1970, at the Beverly Hilton
Hotel, 9.25 x 12, honoring
Wayne as the Headliner of the
Year. Signed on the front cover
in black felt tip by John Wayne
as well as by Patrick Wayne.
In very good condition, with
scattered creasing, soiling,
and surface marks to covers,
creases to inside pages, slight
separation along hinge, and a
brush to Patricks signature. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
1122. John Wayne. Matte-fnish 10 x 8 photo of Wayne
as Rooster Cogburn from True Grit, signed and inscribed in
black felt tip Larry & Virginia, My best, Duke, John Wayne
1971. In fne condition, with a few light bends and creases
and a trivial brush to inscription. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
1119. Karl Wallenda.
Stunt man (1905-1978)
and founder of The
Flying Wallendas, a
world-renowned dare-
devil circus group known
for its high wire acts.
His troupe toured with
the Ringling Brothers
and Barnum and Bailey
Circus before going free-
lance. Wallenda plummeted to his death at age 73, when he attempted
to walk between two 10-story buildings in windy conditions. Vintage
glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Flying Wallendas in a three man pyramid,
signed in red ink by Karl. In fne condition, with scattered creasing,
some irregular adhesion to the signature, and a stray ink mark in the
right border. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $150)
1120. Jack Webb. TLS, two pages, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead,
March 17, 1954. In part: Thank you for taking time to let me have
your comments about Dragnet. The Los Angeles Police Department
was and is most cooperative. The credit at the end of every one of
our radio and TV programs (technical assistance from the offce of
W. H. Parker, Chief of Police) is true in every sense of the phrase.
Spokesmen for the Los Angeles Police Department have been gen-
erous enough to say at various times that the program has helped
public understanding of policemens problems. At no time, however,
has the program been used as an offcial voice of the Department or
any of its members. In fne condition, with some diagonal strips of
toning and slight mirroring of letterhead to frst page. A superb example
rich in Dragnet content, the show that earned widespread praise for
improving the public perception of police offcers. Pre-certifed PSA/
The credit at the end of every
one of our radio and TV programs
(technical assistance from the offce
of W. H. Parker, Chief of Police) is true
in every sense of the phrase
The frst of The Flying Wallendas
1125. Wizard of Oz: Billie
Burke. AQS on an off-white 4.5
x 5.5 sheet. In full: I dont know
what I am going to do, But I shall
do it. Billie Burke. In fne condition.
1129. Roland Young.
Ori gi nal si gned i nk
sketch of his Beverly
Hills home, his Ro-
deo Drive address, a
candlestick telephone
with his number, and a
self portrait profle on
sheet. Affxed to a larger
mount and framed to
an overall size of 10.5 x
13.5. Intersecting folds,
some scattered creases
and wrinkles, and a
uniform shade of toning,
1128. Natalie Wood.
and inscription, To
Paul , Love, Natal i e
Wood, on a light blue
6.5 x 5 album page. In fne condition, with a trivial brush to end of
signature, mild toning to edges, and tape remnants to reverse. Ac-
companied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo. Pre-certifed PSA/
1126. Natalie Wood. Vintage
ballpoint signature, With love,
Natalie Wood, on an off-white
5.25 x 4.25 album page, with
a collectors date notation of
August 28, 1956, in the lower
right corner. In fne condition.
Pre-certified PSA/DNA and
1127. Nat a-
lie Wood and
Robert Wag-
ner. FDC with a
cachet honoring
the 6.3-cent Lib-
erty Bell stamp,
signed and in-
scribed in black
felt tip Edward, our very best, Robert Wagner, and Natalie Wood.
In fne condition, with a postmark under Wagners last name. Pre-
1124. Wizard of Oz: Charley Grapewin. Character actor
(18691956) best known for his role as Uncle Henry in The Wizard
of Oz. Vintage pearl-fnish 8 x 10 photo, signed in fountain pen,
Sincerely yours, Charley Grapewin, 9/25/15. Clipped corners,
mounting remnants in the upper right border, a vertical crease on the
right side, scattered marks and soiling, and mounting remnants on
reverse, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certifed PSA/DNA and
An early signed photo
of Dorothys Uncle Henry
228 Detailed description & condition statements are available at www.RRAuction.com or (603) 732 4280

1139. James Stewart
MB $100
1138. Laurence Olivier
MB $100
1137. Alec Guinness
MB $100
1136. Dan Duryea
MB $100
1135. Alistair Cooke
MB $100
1134. Wizard of Oz:
Jack Haley
MB $100
1133. Celebrity Checks
MB $100
1132. Julie Andrews
MB $100
1131. Oscar Levant
MB $100
1130. Yul Brynner
MB $100
1142. Sid Grauman
MB $100
1141. Arthur and
Kathryn Murray
MB $100
1140. Army Archerd
MB $200
1145. Johnny Weissmuller
MB $100
1144. The Old Dark House:
Eva Moore
MB $100
1143. Paul Henreid
MB $100
1161. Gone With the Wind:
de Havilland and King
MB $100
1160. Gone With the Wind
MB $100
1159. Joan Fontaine
MB $100
1158. Entertainers
MB $200
1157. Howard Duff
MB $100
1156. Claudia Cardinale
MB $100
1155. Batman
MB $100
1154. Mikhail Baryshnikov
MB $100
1153. Actresses
MB $100
1152. Actresses
MB $100
1151. My Three Sons
MB $100
1150. Its a Wonderful Life:
Stewart and Reed
MB $100
1149. Holly Woodlawn
MB $100
1148. Salute to Oscar
Hammerstein II
MB $100
1147. Lost Horizon
MB $100
1146. Academy Awards
MB $100

1175. Don Ameche
MB $100
1174. Acquanetta
MB $100
1173. Superman:
Neill and Larson
MB $100
1172. Actors and Actresses
MB $100
1171. Vincent Price
MB $100
1170. Loretta Young
MB $100
1169. Lana Turner
MB $100
1168. Tarzan
MB $100
1167. Tarzan
MB $100
1166. Barbara Rush
MB $100
1165. Debbie Reynolds
MB $100
1164. Robert Mitchum
MB $100
1163. Glenda Jackson
MB $100
1162. Horror
MB $100
1177. Dana Andrews
MB $100
1176. Adrienne Ames
MB $100
1191. Lauren Bacall
MB $100
1190. Lauren Bacall
MB $100
1189. Lauren Bacall
MB $100
1188. Lenore Aubert
MB $100
1187. Mary Astor
MB $100
1186. Mary Astor
MB $100
1185. Fred Astaire
MB $100
1184. Fred Astaire
MB $150
1183. Fred Astaire
MB $100
1182. Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers
MB $200
1181. Leon Askin
MB $100
1180. James Arness
MB $100
1179. Alan Arkin
MB $100
1178. Evelyn Ankers
MB $100
1193. Fay Bainter
MB $100
1192. Lauren Bacall
MB $100

1207. Carl Betz
MB $100
1206. Jack Benny
MB $100
1205. Joan Bennett
MB $100
1204. Jean Paul Belmondo
MB $100
1203. Scotty Beckett
MB $100
1202. Clyde Beatty
MB $100
1201. Anne Baxter
MB $100
1200. Anne Baxter
MB $100
1199. Florence Bates
MB $100
1198. Brigitte Bardot
MB $100
MB $100
MB $100
MB $100
1194. Anne Bancroft
MB $100
1209. Joan Blondell
MB $100
1208. Turhan Bey
MB $100
1223. Leslie Caron
MB $100
1222. Leslie Caron and
Farley Granger
MB $100
1221. Martine Carol
MB $100
1220. Claudia Cardinale
MB $100
1219. Frank Capra
MB $100
1218. Henry Calvin
MB $100
1217. James Cagney
MB $100
1216. Susan Cabot
MB $100
1215. Raymond Burr
MB $100
1214. Yul Brynner
MB $100
1213. Ernest Borgnine
MB $100
1212. Ernest Borgnine
MB $100
1211. Richard Boone
MB $100
1210. John Boles
MB $100
1225. Dick Clark
MB $100
1224. Richard Chamberlain
MB $100

1239. Tony Curtis
MB $100
1238. Bing Crosby
MB $100
1237. Joan Crawford
MB $100
1236. Broderick Crawford
MB $100
1235. Buster Crabbe
MB $100
1234. Ricardo Cortez
MB $100
1233. Jackie Cooper
MB $100
1232. Elisha Cook, Jr
MB $100
1231. Elisha Cook, Jr
MB $100
1230. Clyde Cook
MB $100
1229. Claudette Colbert
MB $100
MB $100
MB $100
1226. James Coburn
MB $100
1241. Tony Curtis
MB $100
1240. Tony Curtis
MB $100
1255. Alain Delon
MB $100
1254. Alain Delon
MB $100
1253. Frances Dee
MB $100
1252. Richard Deacon
MB $100
1251. Vittorio de Sica
MB $100
1250. Olivia de Havilland
MB $100
1249. Arturo de Cordova
MB $100
1248. Doris Day
MB $100
1247. Gail Davis
MB $100
1246. Bette Davis
MB $100
1245. Bette Davis
MB $100
1244. Mickey Daniels
MB $100
1243. Dorothy Dandridge
MB $100
1242. Peter Cushing
MB $100
1257. Marlene Dietrich
MB $100
1256. Marlene Dietrich
MB $100

1271. Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
MB $100
1270. Maurice Evans
MB $100
1269. Denholm Elliott
MB $100
1268. Taina Elg
MB $100
1267. Taina Elg
MB $100
1266. Nelson Eddy
MB $100
1265. Easy Rider
MB $100
1264. Clint Eastwood
MB $100
MB $100
MB $100
1261. Robert Duvall
MB $100
1260. Jimmy Durante
MB $100
1259. Faye Dunaway
MB $100
1258. Diana Dors
MB $100
1273. Barbara Feldon
MB $100
1272. Peter Falk
MB $100
1287. Jackie Gleason
MB $100
1286. Jackie Gleason
MB $100
1285. Lillian Gish
MB $100
1284. Lillian Gish
MB $100
1283. Lillian Gish
MB $100
1282. Greer Garson
MB $100
1281. John Garfeld
MB $100
1280. Anne Francis
MB $100
1279. Susanna Foster
MB $100
1278. Bob Fosse
MB $100
1277. Jane Fonda
MB $100
1276. Henry Fonda
MB $100
1275. Bramwell Fletcher
MB $100
1274. Paul Fix
MB $100
1289. Pedro Gonzalez
Gonzalez
MB $100
1288. Gone With the Wind:
Butterfy McQueen
MB $100

1303. Bob Hope
MB $100
1302. Bob Hope
MB $100
1301. Bob Hope
MB $100
1300. Celeste Holm
MB $100
1299. Paul Henreid
MB $100
1298. Sonja Henie
MB $100
1297. Goldie Hawn
MB $100
1296. Rex Harrison
MB $100
1295. Rex Harrison
MB $100
1294. Anne Gwynne
MB $100
1293. Alec Guinness
MB $100
1292. Gloria Grahame
MB $100
1291. Betty Grable
MB $200
1290. Betty Grable
MB $200
1305. Betty Hutton
MB $100
1304. Ruth Hussey
MB $100
1319. Elsa Lanchester
MB $100
1318. Elsa Lanchester
MB $100
1317. Arthur Lake and Fran
Allison
MB $100
1316. Alan Ladd
MB $100
1315. Alan Ladd
MB $100
1314. George Kennedy
MB $100
1313. Gene Kelly
MB $100
1312. Danny Kaye
MB $100
1311. Zita Johann
MB $100
1310. Rick Jason
MB $100
1309. Burl Ives
MB $100
1308. Burl Ives
MB $100
1307. I Dream of Jeannie
MB $100
1306. Wilfrid Hyde-White
MB $100
1321. Laura
MB $100
1320. Michael Landon
MB $200

1335. Chico Marx
MB $100
1334. Florence Marly
MB $100
1333. Joseph L. Mankiewicz
MB $100
1332. The Man from UNCLE
MB $100
1331. Dorothy Malone
MB $100
1330. Paul Lukas
MB $100
1329. Sophia Loren
MB $100
1328. Sophia Loren
MB $100
1327. Sophia Loren
MB $100
1326. Sophia Loren
MB $100
1325. Gina Lollobrigida
MB $100
1324. Gina Lollobrigida
MB $100
1323. Margaret Lockwood
MB $100
1322. Janet Leigh
MB $100
1337. James Mason
MB $100
1336. Groucho Marx
MB $100
1351. Robert Mitchum and
Jane Greer
MB $100
1350. Carmen Miranda
MB $100
1349. Vincente Minnelli
MB $100
1348. John Mills
MB $100
1347. John Mills
MB $100
1346. Marvin Miller
MB $100
1345. Toshiro Mifune
MB $100
1344. Burgess Meredith
MB $100
1343. Melina Mercouri
MB $100
1342. Roddy McDowall
MB $100
1341. Raymond Massey
MB $100
1340. Ilona Massey
MB $100
1339. Ilona Massey
MB $100
1338. James Mason
MB $100
1353. Yves Montand
MB $100
1352. Robert Mitchum
MB $100

1366. Peter OToole
MB $100
1365. Henry ONeill
MB $100
1364. Martha ODriscoll
MB $100
1363. Frances OConnor
MB $100
1362. Rudolf Nureyev
MB $100
1361. Kim Novak
MB $100
1360. Jack Nicholson and
Louise Fletcher
MB $100
1359. Ozzie and
Harriet Nelson
MB $100
1358. Nazimova
MB $100
1357. The Mummy
MB $100
1356. Michele Morgan
MB $100
1355. Roger Moore
MB $100
1354. Cleo Moore
MB $100
1369. Al Pacino
MB $100
1368. Laurence Olivier
MB $100
1367. Carol Ohmart
MB $100
1382. Vincent Price
MB $100
1381. Paula Prentiss and
Richard Benjamin
MB $100
1380. Otto Preminger
MB $100
1379. Roman Polanski
MB $100
1378. Sidney Poitier
MB $100
1377. Janet Pilgrim
MB $100
1376. Mary Pickford
MB $100
1375. Mary Pickford
MB $100
1374. Slim Pickens
MB $100
1373. Barney Phillips
MB $100
1372. Mary Philbin
MB $100
1371. Jean Peters
MB $100
1370. Gregory Peck
MB $100
1385. Ella Raines
MB $100
1384. Gilda Radner
MB $100
1383. Anthony Quinn
MB $100

1398. Randolph Scott
MB $100
1397. George C. Scott
MB $100
1396. Eva Marie Saint
MB $100
1395. Rosalind Russell
MB $100
1394. Jane Russell
MB $100
1393. Cesar Romero
MB $100
1392. Cesar Romero
MB $100
1391. Roy Rogers
MB $100
1390. Buddy Rogers
MB $100
1389. Bill Robinson
MB $100
1388. Donna Reed
MB $100
1387. Robert Redford
MB $100
1386. Jane Randolph
MB $100
1401. Simone Simon
MB $100
1400. Simone Simon
MB $100
1399. Simone Signoret
MB $100
1414. Gene Tierney and
Dana Andrews
MB $100
1413. Shirley Temple
MB $100
MB $100
MB $100
1410. Robert Taylor
MB $100
1409. Sydney Tafer
MB $100
1408. Gloria Stuart
MB $100
1407. James Stewart
MB $100
1406. Barbara Stanwyck
MB $100
1405. Barbara Stanwyck
MB $100
1404. Red Skelton
MB $100
1403. Red Skelton
MB $100
1402. Penny Singleton
MB $100
1417. Gene Tierney
MB $100
1416. Gene Tierney
MB $100
1415. Gene Tierney
MB $100

1430. William Wyler
MB $100
1429. Fay Wray and
Ralph Bellamy
MB $100
1428. Anna May Wong
MB $100
1427. Wizard of Oz:
Bolger and Haley
MB $100
1426. Billy Wilder
MB $100
1425. Billy Wilder
MB $100
1424. Vera West
MB $100
1423. Watch the Birdie
MB $100
1422. Douglas Walton
MB $100
1421. Hal Wallis
MB $100
1420. Lupe Velez
MB $100
1419. Lee Van Cleef
MB $100
1418. Claire Trevor
MB $100
1433. Vera Zorina and
Eddie Albert
MB $100
1432. Loretta Young
MB $100
1431. Loretta Young
MB $100
Sports 247
1440. Pri mo
Carnera. Vin-
tage glossy 7 x
7.5 double weight
photo of the Am-
bling Alp, tower-
ing over another
boxer, si gned
and inscribed in
fountain pen To
Nick from Primo
Carnera. In very
good condition,
wi t h moderat e
contrast to last
name of signature,
trimmed edges, scattered light surface marks and impressions, and
light rubbing to fnish. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR
1439. Primo Carnera.
Vintage glossy 4 x 5.75
photo of Carnera proudly
posing in a champion-
ship sash, signed in blue
ballpoint. Encapsulated
in a plastic PSA/DNA
authentication holder.
Mild contrast to the sig-
nature, which is light,
but mostly legible, and
photographers stamp to
bottom edge, otherwise
fne condition. RRAuction
COA.(MB $200)
1 4 3 8 . Ro y
Campanel l a.
Vintage ballpoint
signature, Best
wishes, Roy Cam-
panella, on an
off-white 5.5 x 3.25
government post-
card (postmarked
9/12/1949). In fne condition, with mild toning, a small ding to the top,
and a light post stamp affecting the sentiment. Accompanied by an
unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of Campanella in his catchers gear.
Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1437. Tommy Burns.
photo of Burns from his
boxing days, signed and
inscribed in fountain pen
To Jimmy Wiggins, Your
friend, Tommy Burns,
Aug 24/49. Scattered
creases, and a light
black area of brushing
next to facial area, other-
wise fne condition. Pre-
certified Steve Grad/
PSA/DNA and RRAuc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
1436. James J.
Braddock. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 photo,
fountain pen to middle-
weight boxer Johnny
Papke, To my good
friend Johnny Papke, a
real fellow, Best Wishes,
Jim Braddock. Scat-
tered creases and sur-
face marks, some light
silvering to darker area
(visible only at an angle),
small tear to top edge,
and one line of inscription light, but legible, otherwise fne condition.
1435. Abe Attell.
Boxing Hall of Famer
(18831970) who was
featherweight boxing
champion of the world
19011912. Attell later
became one of the insti-
gators of the 1919 Chi-
cago Black Sox scandal.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo
of Attell in a pugilistic
pose, signed vertically
in blue ink, From the
little champ, Abe Attell.
In very good condition,
with small center tear in
top border, creasing along top edge and all corners, some stray ink
marks to left side, easily matted out ink marks to upper right corner,
and light show-through of collectors notation on reverse. Pre-certifed
Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
sports
248 Sports
1447. Nellie Fox. Color vintage 6.75 x
10 magazine photo of Fox in his Chicago
uniform, signed in blue ballpoint, Nelson
Fox. Matted to an overall size of 11 x
14. Strip of horizontal toning along top
and mild vertical rippling, otherwise fne
condition. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/
1446. James
J. Corbett. Vin-
tage fountain pen
signature, With
best r egar ds,
Sincerely, Jas.
J. Corbett, on an
off-white 4.25 x
2.25 slip. In fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and
1445. Mickey Co-
chrane. Vintage foun-
tain pen signature and
inscription, To Skippy,
Best wishes, Mickey Co-
chrane, on an off-white
5.5 x 3.25 government
postcard (postmarked
9/5/1949). In fne condition, with a light cancellation stamp affecting
part of the inscription. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10
photo of Cochrane in his Tigers uniform. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/
1444. Mickey Cochrane.
Check, 6 x 2.5, flled out and
signed by Cochrane, Gordon S.
Cochrane, payable to American
Opinion for $15.00, December
10, 1960. Matted with a photo of
Cochrane in his gear to an overall
size of 9 x 12. In fne condition,
with cancellation holes to body
and show-through from stamps on
reverse. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/
(MB $100)
1443. Ty Cobb.
Vintage fountain
pen signature,
Ty Cobb, on an
off-white 5.5 x
3.25 government
postcard. In fne
condition, with
scattered mi l d
creasing not af-
fecting signature. Accompanied by an unsigned satin-fnish 8 x 10
photo of Cobb in front of the dugout. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/
1442. Ty Cobb. Personal check, 8.25 x 3, flled out and signed by
Cobb, Tyrus R. Cobb, payable to American Air Lines for $755.66,
March 22, 1954. In fne condition, with cancelation holes to body, light
show-through from stamps on reverse, and a couple pencil notations.
The signature area is clean and unaffected. Accompanied by an un-
signed glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cobb on the feld. Pre-certifed Steve
Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1441. Ty Cobb. Vintage 4 x 5.5 program photo of Cobb rounding third
base, signed in black ink. Photo is affxed by the reverse of the top left
corner to an identical size piece of cardboard. In fne condition, with a bit
of light edge toning and soiling. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and
Choice photo of the Georgia Peach
Sports 249
1451. Rog-
ers Hornsby.
Vintage fountain
pen signature and
inscription, To
Skippy, from Rog-
ers Hornsby, on
an off-white 5.5 x
3.25 government
postcard (post-
marked 6/11/1949). In fne condition, with moderate toning from
previous display and a light post stamp at beginning of inscription.
Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hornsby in a
Cardinals uniform. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $200)
1449. Bob Ace Gru-
enig and Jack Mc-
Cracken. Basketball
Hall of Famers. Two
vintage program pages,
both 6 x 9, of Gruenig
and McCracken in their
Denver Nuggets uni-
forms, signed in pencil
by Gruenig and McCracken respectively. In fne condition, with some
scattered light creases. McCracken and Gruenig were both posthu-
mously inducted into the Hall of Fame rendering the availability of
their signatures on the marketplace practically nonexistent and with
a photographic format such as these being of an even further rarity.
1448. Lou Gehrig. Offcial Spalding baseball signed in fountain pen on the sweet
spot. In good condition, with a moderate block of toning over signature from old
tape which has since been removed, light overall soiling to ball, and signature a
shade or two light, but mostly legible. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR
1450. Rogers Hornsby. Hall of
Famer. A two-time MVP and two-
time Triple Crown winner, was the
player-manager of the Cardinals
frst World Championship team in
1926 and was the frst National
League player to hit 300 home runs.
TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, St. Louis
Browns letterhead, May 22, 1952.
Letter to a man in New Jersey. In
full: I am in receipt of your letter of
May 17, but due to other pressing
matters, I am unable to answer
all your questions at this time. From what I read, your new scoring
technique for competitive ability, has possibilities. I would be happy
to discuss the problem with you when your club plays in New York.
In fne condition, with some light toning to edges. Accompanied by
a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In 1952 Henrich wrote to
many Hall of Famers, including Hornsby, Ty Cobb, Joe DiMaggio, Ted
Williams, and others, about a new idea he had for keeping score in
baseball games. RRAuction COA.(MB $200)
1452. Jack Johnson.
Colorful African-Ameri-
can boxer (18781946)
who hel d the worl d
heavyweight champion-
ship from 1908 to 1915
and whose achieve-
ments in and out of the
ring created an unprec-
edented storm of racially
charged controversy.
Very rare full vintage
fountain pen signature and inscription, To Arthur from Arthur Jack
Johnson, Good luck, on an off-white 4.5 x 3.75 card, bearing a pre-
printed sentiment which reads, Best wishes from Former Heavyweight
Champion of the World, and an image of Johnson. In fne condition,
with a staple hole to top, a couple light bends, and a hint of trivial soil-
ing. This example is the frst full signature of Johnson we have seen.
Scarce full signature of the
frst African-American
heavyweight champ
Iron Horse single-signed ball
Hornsby makes plans to discuss
a new scoring technique for
competitive ability developed
by a Yankee legend
250 Sports
1459. Mickey
Mantle. DS, one
page both sides,
8.5 x 11, June 3,
1968. Agreement
between Man-
tle and Sojourn
Productions for
Mantle to appear
on four shows of
The Match Game
on NBC, for a
salary of $200.00
per show. Signed
at the bottom by
Mantle. In fine
condition, with
a horizontal fold
through Mantles
signature, and a small offce stamp and notation. Pre-certifed Steve
1458. Connie
Mack. Vintage
fountain pen sig-
nature, Connie
Mack, on an off-
white 3.5 x 2 card.
In fne condition,
with a paperclip
impression through the C. Accompanied by the original mailing
envelope and an unsigned satin-fnish 8 x 10 photo of Mack in a suit
and tie. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
(MB $100)
1457. Joe Louis.
Glossy 8 x 10 photo
of Louis ready to fght,
signed in purple ink.
Scattered moderate
creasing throughout,
a heavy central verti-
cal crease, and a tear
to the upper left, fxed
with tape on reverse,
otherwise very good
Steve Grad/PSA/DNA
and RR Auction COA.
(MB $150)
1456. Vince Lom-
bardi. Green Bay Pack-
ers, Inc. business check,
8.25 x 3.25, flled out
in another hand and
signed by Lombardi,
Vincent Lombardi, payable to Roland Fischer for $9.54, December
1, 1960. In fne condition, with three vertical folds, one through a single
letter of signature, and expected stamps and cancellation holes. Pre-
certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $200)
1455. Ted Ki d
Lewis. English boxer
(18931970) who won
the world welterweight
championship in 1915.
signature, Dont ever
get found out, January
1931, Ted Kid Lewis,
Former Worlds Cham-
pion, on a light green 5.25 x 4 album page. Mild toning, mainly to
edges, and a partial signature and sketch of a golfer under Lewiss
signature, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/
1454. Duf f y
Lewis. Vintage
green fountai n
pen si gnature,
Geo. E. Duffy
Lewis, on an off-
white 5.5 x 3.25
government post-
card (postmarked
6/8/1949). In fne condition, with mild toning around the edges. Ac-
companied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lewis swinging a
bat as a Red Sox player. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR
1453. Larry
Lajoie. Vintage
ballpoint signa-
ture, Larry La-
joie 5-18-49, on
an off-white 5.5
x 3.25 govern-
ment postcard
( p o s t ma r k e d
5/18/1949). In fne condition, with light corner creasing, mild bor-
der toning, and a cancellation stamp over part of the L in his last
name. Accompanied by an unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of Lajoie
with Cleveland. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
Mantle does Match Game
Sports 251
1462. Joe Montana. Replica Vince Lom-
bardi Super Bowl trophy, approximately 18
tall, celebrating the 49ers fve Super Bowl
Championships, with commemorative plaques
on the base, signed on one side in blue felt
tip, All my best, Joe Montana. Rubbing and
fngerprints under signature and faint traces of
a buffed off inscription, otherwise fne condition.
Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR
1461. Rocky Marci-
ano. Felt tip signature,
To Mike, Rocky Mar-
ciano, on an off-white
6 x 4 sheet affxed to a
slightly larger card. In
very good condition, with
two tears to the left edge
and one to the bottom,
and heavy wrinkling throughout. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA
1460. Pistol Pete
Maravich and the
Boston Celtics. Pro-
gram for an event by the
Red Auerbach Founda-
tion, 8.5 x 11, signed on
the front cover in blue
felt tip by 11 attendees
including: Pistol Pete
Maravich (signing Pistol
Pete), Red Auerbach,
John Havlicek, Tom
Heinson, Dave Cowens,
Gene Conley, Wayne
Embry, Bailey Howell,
Hank Finkle, and Jim
Luscatoff. A couple small water spots to Maravichs signature, some
light rippling and creasing, and a vertical scratch to cover, otherwise
fne condition. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
1465. Jesse Owens. Vintage
pencil signature, Greeting, Jesse
Owens, Ohio State Univ., on an
off-white 6 x 6.25 sheet of Hotel
Paramount stationery. Sheet is
affxed to an identical size sheet.
In very good condition, with tear
and paper loss to top edge, two
horizontal folds, a few creases,
and moderate toning. Pre-cer-
tifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1464. Mel Ott. Vin-
tage ink signature, Mel
Ott, on an off-white
5.5 x 3.25 government
postcard (postmarked
6/16/1948). In fne con-
dition. with trivial ton-
ing along right edge.
Accompanied by an
unsigned glossy 8 x 10 photo of the New York slugger. Pre-certifed
Replica
Lombardi trophy
signed by the three-
time MVP
Pistol Pete and Celtic greats come
together for Reds foundation
1 4 6 3 . Wa l t e r
OMalley. The man
responsible for firing
Branch Rickey and the
teams unpopular move
from New York to Los An-
geles. He was posthu-
mously inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame
in 2008. TLS signed
Walter F. OMalley, one
page, 8.5 x 11, Brooklyn
Dodgers l etterhead,
August 12, 1952. Letter
to a disgruntled ticket
buyer. In part: Our aim
is to clean up our ticket selling situation and we can only do it when
people like yourself write. I fnd only one nice note in all that you wrote.
At least the ticket seller did not demand the $1.00 bonus. We cannot
prevent them from taking a tip if it is offered, but we can prevent them
from holding back good seats for people who pay extraIf you will
write to Harold Parrott mentioning this letter, I know that he will be
happy to have you as our guest at some future game. Intersecting
folds, and some light soiling to right edge, otherwise fne condition.
Our aim is to clean up our
ticket selling situation
252 Sports
1470. Jacob
Ruppert and
Ed Barrow. The
American League
Base Ball Club
business check, 9
x 3.25, flled out in type and signed by Jacob Ruppert and counter-
signed by Ed Barrow, E. G. Barrow, payable to Lion OilEl Dorado
Baseball Club Inc. for $150.00, August 7, 1930. Vertical fold to right
side passing through a single letter of Rupperts signature, expected
stamps and holes, small pencil notation, and light show-through from
stamps and notations on reverse, otherwise fne condition. Pre-certifed
1469. Jackie Robinson. Vintage fountain pen signature,
Best wishes, from Jackie Robinson, on an off-white 5.5
x 3.25 government postcard (postmarked 12/16/1948). In
fne condition, with a small area of surface paper loss to
the left edge, well away from signature, and a cancellation
stamp above the signature. Accompanied by an unsigned
satin-fnish 8 x 10 photo of Robinson posing in his Dodgers
uniform. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $200)
1468. Charlie Robertson. American League pitcher (18961984)
who threw the ffth perfect game in baseball history against the Detroit
Tigers in 1922. Felt tip signature, Charles Robertson, and Chas.
C. Robertson, April 30, 77 on individual off-white 5 x 3 lined cards.
In fne condition. RR Auction COA.(MB $100)
1467. Fl oyd
Patterson. TLS,
one page, 8.5 x
11, personal let-
terhead, February
15, 1963. Letter to
an admirer prior to
his fght with Son-
ny Liston. In part:
However, getting
down to the meat
of your letter, I
think that your
advice not only is
well-meant, but
it makes excel-
lent sense. I can
assure you that
I will go into this
fght with the same determination that I went into the second Johans-
son fght; and if it be Gods Will that I lose, I believe that I will not be
disgraced, but that I will go down as a real fghting man. I know, of
course, that there has been considerable criticism concerning my last
fght, and I am not in any way trying to apologize. Perhaps my tactics
were wrong, and if so, I will correct them this time. In fne condition,
with intersecting folds and some scattered light creases. Patterson
lost to Sonny Liston in September of 1962 and was widely criticized
for not using his speed and trying to tie Liston up too frequently, which
resulted in Patterson being knocked out on the frst round. This quick
result led some to speculate the fght was fxed to set up a lucrative
rematch. Patterson was also knocked out in the frst round of their
rematch in July of 1963. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR
1466. Jesse Owens.
Glossy 10 x 8 photo of
Owens bolting out of the
starting blocks, signed
and inscribed in black
felt tip To Melinda,
Greetings to a very
lovely personJesse
Owens, 36 Olympics. In
fne condition, with a few
and surface marks. Pre-
certified Steve Grad/
PSA/DNA and RR Auc-
tion COA.(MB $100)
Patterson prepares for his
second fght with Liston: I will
go down as a real fghting man
Sports 253
1475. Honus
Wagner. Vi n-
tage ink signa-
t ur e, Honus
Wagner, on an
off-white 5.5 x
3. 25 gover n-
ment postcard
( p o s t ma r k e d
4/25/1949). In fne condition, with light toning of the borders, scat-
tered surface creases and impressions, and postal cancellation to
lower right, well away from signature. Accompanied by an unsigned
satin-fnish 7.5 x 10 photo of The Flying Dutchman. Pre-certifed
1474. Gene
Tunney. Vi n-
tage ink signature,
Gene Tunney,
Jan 19, 1931, on
an off-white 5.25
x 2 slip. In fne condition, with a vertical fold to left side and light
skipping to date. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction
COA.(MB $100)
1473. Jim Thorpe.
Program from the Eighth
Annual Bl oomsburg
Community Athletic Din-
ner, held at the Caldwell
Conservatory Banquet
Hall on March 2, 1950,
8.5 x 11, four pages.
Signed at the top of the
front cover in black ink
by Thorpe. Program is
bound together by a
staple to top left. In very
good to fne condition,
with intersecting folds,
some light creases, and
mild toning to cover.
Accompanied by an
unsigned commemora-
tive cover. Pre-certifed
1 4 7 2 . J i m
Thorpe. Ball-
point signature,
Ji m Thorpe,
on an unused
off-white 5.5 x
3.25 government
postcard. In fne
condition, with
light creases to the right edge and minor surface rubbing above
(though not affecting) the signature. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/
1 4 7 1 . Tr i s
Speaker. Vin-
t age f ount ai n
pen si gnature,
Tris Speaker,
on an off-white
5.5 x 3.25 gov-
ernment post -
card (postmarked
8/30/1949). In fne condition, with a couple corner dings and creases,
and mild scattered soiling. Accompanied by an unsigned satin-fnish
8 x 10 photo of the Hall of Fame center felder. Pre-certifed Steve
1476. Ted Wil-
liams. Vintage
glossy 8 x 10 full-
length photo of a
young Williams
taking a practice
swi ng, si gned
and inscribed in
fountain pen To
Skipper, Best re-
gards, Ted Wil-
liams. Overall
light creases and
surface marks,
staple holes to
top edge, tape
remnants to three
cor ner s, l i ght
crazing to fnish,
and moderate contrast and light fading to signature and inscription,
otherwise very good condition. An uncommon early example of one
of the games all-time legends. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA
The Worlds Greatest Athlete
attends a 1950 high school
awards banquet
Scarce vintage portrait
of the Splendid Splinter
254 Sports
1481. Cy Young. Vintage fountain pen signature,
Cy Young, on an off-white 5.5 x 3.5 government
postcard (postmarked 4/8/1949). In fne condition,
with light toning around two borders and a few light
creases and impressions. Accompanied by an un-
signed satin-fnish 10 x 8 photo of Young pitching for
the Boston Red Sox. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/
1480. Ted Williams. Personal check, 8 x 3, flled out and signed by
Williams, Theodore Williams payable to Tennis Island for $107.00,
October 13, 1984. In fne condition, with three unobtrusive vertical
folds, two passing through signature, and light cancellation printing
affecting top of signature. A scarce example of Williams full frst
name signature. Originates from the Williams family estate and is ac-
companied by a copied letter of provenance from the original auction.
1479. Ted Williams. Personal check, 6 x 2.5, flled out and signed by Williams,
Theodore Williams, payable to Cash for $1000.00, January 23, 1991. Williams
endorsed the check on the reverse in the same manner. In fne condition, with can-
cellation printing through signature on front, cancellation printing slightly affecting
frst name of endorsement signature on reverse, small pencil notation in upper right,
and two trivial staple holes in the upper left border. An incredibly rare dual-signed
full frst name check from the Splendid Splinter. Originates from the Williams family
estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by his daughter. Pre-certifed Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and
1478. Ted Williams.
ALS signed Ted Wil-
liams of sound mind,
one page, 8.5 x 11,
Sears, Roebuck and
Co. letterhead, March
15, 1974. In full: To
whom it may concern,
By agreement reached
this date, if I (Ted Wil-
liams) is ever beat 2
out of 3 sets in tennis by
Dolores Williams I agree
to pay $10,000. Please
bring knife when this
happens. Signed at the
bottom by two witnesses, his wife, Dolores Wettach Williams, and
his young son, John. Numerous intersecting folds and a couple stray
pencil marks in upper corners, otherwise fne condition. A humorous
peek into the life of the typically reserved, but always competitive, Hall
of Famer. Originates from the Williams family estate and is accompanied
by a letter of provenance signed by his daughter. Pre-certifed Steve
1477. Ted Williams
and Richard Nixon.
Signed book: The Real
War. First edition, later
printing. NY: Warner
Books, 1980. Hardcover
with dustjacket, 6.25 x
9.25, 341 pages. Signed and inscribed on a bookplate affxed to the
half-title page, Richard Nixon for Ted Williams, and also signed on
the opposite page, 1980 Property Ted Williams. In fne condition,
with some mild toning to Williams page and scattered creases, im-
pressions, and edge wear to clipped dustjacket. Pre-certifed John
A swing so nice he signed it twice
If I (Ted Williams) is ever beat 2 out
of 3 sets in tennis by Dolores Williams
I agree to pay $10,000. Please bring
knife when this happens
Sports 255
1489. Detroit Tigers
MB $100
1488. Lyman Bostock and
the Minnesota Twins
MB $100
1487. Baseball: 3000 Hit
Club
MB $200
1486. Luke Appling
MB $100
1485. Luis Aparicio
MB $100
1484. Ken Griffey, Jr
MB $100
1483. Muhammad Ali
MB $100
1482. Arnold Palmer
MB $100
1493. Carl Hubbell
MB $100
1492. Waite Hoyt
MB $100
1491. Burleigh Grimes
MB $100
1490. Hank Greenberg
MB $200
1496. Los Angeles Dodgers
MB $100
1495. Sandy Koufax
MB $100
1494. Derek Jeter
MB $200

1506. Washington Senators
MB $100
1505. Phil Rizzuto
MB $100
1504. Mariano Rivera
MB $100
1503. NY Mets
MB $100
1502. Stan Musial
MB $100
1501. Eddie Mathews
MB $100
1500. Billy Martin
MB $100
1499. Mickey Mantle
MB $100
1498. Mickey Mantle
MB $100
1497. Los Angeles Dodgers
MB $100
1507. Ted Williams
MB $100
1509. Joe DiMaggio
MB $200
1510. Boston Red Sox
MB $100
1508. Brooklyn Dodgers
MB $100
Sports 257
1512. Roger Maris
MB $100
1511. Roger Maris
MB $100
1513. NY Yankees and Mets
MB $200
1514. Pete Rose
MB $100
1518. Willie Mosconi
MB $150
1517. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
MB $100
1516. Julius Erving
MB $150
1515. Carmelo Anthony
MB $100
1520. Leo Durocher
MB $100
1519. Lance Armstrong
MB $100
1522. Don King
MB $100
1521. Ben Hogan
MB $100
1524. Leon Spinks
MB $100
1523. Roberto Duran
MB $100
1526. NY Yankees
MB $100
1525. Dale Earnhardt
MB $100

1542. Montreal Canadiens
MB $100
1541. Gordie Howe
MB $100
1540. Lefty Gomez
MB $100
1539. Tony Conigliaro
MB $150
1538. Boxing
MB $100
1537. Jack Nicklaus
MB $100
1536. Roberto Duran
MB $100
1535. LA Rams
MB $100
1534. Satchel Paige
MB $100
1533. Jesse Owens
MB $100
1532. Joe DiMaggio
MB $100
1531. Horse Racing:
Eddie Arcaro
MB $100
1530. Bart Giamatti
MB $100
1529. Joe Frazier
MB $100
1528. Billy Conn
MB $100
1527. Muhammad Ali
MB $200
Sports 259
1546. Joe DiMaggio
MB $100
1545. Boston Red Sox
MB $100
1544. John Wooden
MB $100
1543. Dustin Pedroia
MB $100
1554. Ted Williams
MB $100
1553. Hank Aaron
MB $100
1552. Jack Dempsey
MB $100
1551. Muhammad Ali
MB $100
1550. Muhammad Ali
MB $100
1549. NY Knicks
MB $200
1548. Bruce Jenner
MB $100
1547. Mickey Mantle
MB $100
1558. Willie Mays
MB $100
1557. Mickey Mantle
MB $200
1556. Sandy Koufax
MB $100
1555. Olympians
MB $100

1574. Baseball
MB $100
1573. Roger Bannister
MB $100
MB $100
1571. Baseball
MB $100
1570. Lloyd Waner
MB $100
1569. Arthur Ashe
MB $100
1568. Muhammad Ali
MB $100
1567. Cincinnati Reds
MB $100
1566. Golf: Runyan
and Ball
MB $100
1565. Dizzy Dean
MB $100
1564. Seve Ballesteros
MB $100
1563. Bill Tilden
MB $100
1562. Evel Knievel
MB $150
1561. Phil Rizzuto, Whitey
Ford, and Yogi Berra
MB $100
1560. Pee Wee Reese and
Phil Rizzuto
MB $100
1559. Willie Mays
MB $100
Sports 261
1575. Baseball Hall of
Famers
MB $200
1578. Boxing
MB $100
1577. Basketball
MB $100
1576. Baseball Hall of
Famers
MB $150
1583. Pete Gray
MB $100
1582. Otto Graham
MB $100
1581. Golf: Masters
Champions
MB $100
1580. Golf
MB $100
1579. Chicago Cubs
MB $100
1585. Holmes, Spinks, and
Cooney
MB $100
1584. Hockey
MB $100
1586. Horse Racing: Mike
Smith
MB $100
1588. Horse Racing: Ron
Turcotte
MB $100
1587. Horse Racing: Triple
Crown Winners
MB $100
1589. Horse Racing: Ron
Turcotte
MB $100
1590. Derek Jeter
MB $100

1599. Wilt Chamberlain
and Bill Russell
MB $200
1598. Herb Brooks
MB $100
1597. Alexis Arguello and
Aaron Pryor
MB $100
1596. Wrestling
MB $100
1595. Tennis: Wimbledon
Champs
MB $100
1594. Dan Rudy Ruettiger
MB $100
1593. Arnold Palmer and
Jack Nicklaus
MB $100
1592. Mike Krzyzewski
MB $100
1591. Anna Kournikova
MB $100
1602. Joe DiMaggio
MB $100
1601. Joe DiMaggio
MB $100
1600. Jack Dempsey
MB $100
1603. DiMaggio, Mantle,
and Williams
MB $200
1606. Dale Earnhardt
MB $100
1605. Roberto Duran
MB $100
1604. Roberto Duran and
Vinny Pazienza
MB $100
Sports 263
1622. Roger Maris
MB $100
1621. Mickey Mantle
MB $100
1620. Mickey Mantle
MB $100
1619. Mickey Mantle
MB $100
1618. Rod Laver and Roy
Emerson
MB $100
1617. Sandy Koufax
MB $100
1616. Billy Jean King
MB $100
1615. Magic Johnson and
Larry Bird
MB $200
1614. Ben Hogan
MB $100
1613. Thierry Henry
MB $100
1612. Tony Hawk
MB $100
1611. Wayne Gretzky
MB $100
1610. Joe Greene
MB $100
MB $100
1608. Walt Frazier
MB $100
1607. Joe Frazier
MB $100

1631. Michael Phelps
MB $100
1629. Walter Payton
MB $100
1628. Floyd Patterson
MB $100
1627. NY Giants
MB $100
1626. Ken Norton and
Larry Holmes
MB $100
1625. Miracle on Ice
MB $200
1624. Willie Mays
MB $100
1623. Don Mattingly, George
Brett, and Wade Boggs
MB $150
1634. Sugar Ray Robinson
MB $100
1633. Grantland Rice
MB $100
1632. Ferdinand
Porsche, Jr.
MB $100
1636. Junior Seau
MB $100
1644. Bobby Riggs
MB $100
1643. Bobby Orr and
Gerry Cheevers
MB $100
1642. Tom Yawkey
MB $100
1640. Mickey Walker
MB $100
$106,000
$92,865
$59,134
$47,652
$39,381
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