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Thumbnail 1 Force Declaration Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1843 Force Declaration of Independence from the original copper plate by William Stone. Measures approximately 25.5'' x 29'' on rice paper. This offering represents an important opportunity to obtain one of the earliest copies of the Declaration of Independence. In 1823, Congress authorized the production of facsimile copies of the Declaration of Independence for two reasons: the original was deteriorating rapidly and many of the aging original Signers sought copies. John Quincy Adams, then Secretary of State, oversaw the project and commissioned noted engraver William J. Stone to reproduce the document. Stone used a new Wet-Ink transfer process to create a copper plate from which facsimile copies were made. By wetting the original document, some of the original ink was transferred to the copperplate, which was then used for printing. Stone printed 201 copies on vellum, keeping one copy for himself (now residing in the Smithsonian) and distributing other copies to Thomas Jefferson, President James Monroe, members of Congress, surviving original Signers, various colleges and universities, and others. Of the original 201 copies, only 31 examples are currently known to exist, 19 of which are permanently housed in museums. The remaining dozen vellum examples are rarely offered for sale and today typically bring $200,000 or so. In 1843, Peter Force used the original Stone copperplate to print additional copies of the Declaration of Independence on rice paper for inclusion in Volume I of his multi-volume book, ''American Archives.'' Congress authorized up to 1,500 copies of the book to be printed, and while the actual number of copies printed is unknown, it's generally estimated at 500. It is estimated that fewer than half of the rice paper copies still exist (of which this is an example) in varying states of preservation. The Stone and Force copies represent an irony: certainly, they allowed additional people and institutions to obtain an identical facsimile of this most beloved of all historic American documents, but Stone's Wet-Ink transfer process contributed to the deterioration of the original signed copy of the Declaration. The parchment did not respond well to water, with the unfortunate result being that the original Declaration of Independence, on display in our Nation's capitol, is in a rather sad state of preservation. This Declaration has been folded for its original purpose of inclusion in Force's book and is in overall near fine condition with a slightly uneven top edge and a small 1'' separation at a bottom right fold. A visually stunning example of one of America's most beloved documents.
Thumbnail 2 John Hancock DS Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Document signed by John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts, appointing Daniel Vose as a Justice of the Peace. Dated 18 September 1788, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, document is signed in large, bold handwriting “John Hancock” and partially reads, “…Daniel Vose of Milton Esq., to be one of the Justices to keep the Peace in our County of Suffolk for the term of seven years if during that time he shall behave well in the same office…'' Vose was a powerful and influential figure during the fight for independence; it was in his home that the final draft of the ''Suffolk Resolves'' was written, which explained why Massachusetts colonies shut down their courts in response to the Intolerable Acts. This home, now referred to as the Suffolk Resolves House, has been preserved and now serves as the headquarters for the Milton Historical Society. 10.75'' x 16.5'' document has two small tears at center fold and two small perforations at bottom left-hand corner, neither affecting any text. Very good to near fine condition.
Thumbnail 3 Thomas Jefferson Free Frank Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Thomas Jefferson partial free frank envelope signed as President, “free / Th. Jefferson Pr. US.” Signature measures 2” x 1”, enclosed in an ornate 13” x 15” wood frame that includes a matted engraving of Jefferson. Frank is lightly smudged over Jefferson's name, otherwise bold and clear. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 4 Paul Revere ADS Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare Paul Revere receipt signed fully in his hand, datelined Boston, 31 January 1810. In full, ''Receives of the Town of West Boylston two hundred & twenty three dollars 41/100, in full for the Ballance between the Old & new Bell received by the hand of Ezra Beaman Esqr / $223=41 / Paul Revere & Son.'' Revere and his sons produced many church and meeting house bells in a nearly forty-year period between 1792 and 1828, and many still hang in buildings throughout New England and beyond. Nothing is known about the fate of this particular bell, but it may lie at the bottom of the Wachusett Reservoir as most of the town of West Boylston was submerged by its construction in 1908. Single page measures approximately 9'' x 5''. Light marginal toning and vertical creasing, and contemporary ink smudge, else fine condition.
Thumbnail 5 George Taylor Signature Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signature of Declaration of Independence signer George Taylor cut from a document. A member of the first Contential Congress, Taylor's autograph is considered extremely scarce and has recently auctioned for over $8,000. The 2.5'' x 1.25'' slip of paper is signed ''Geo. Taylor'' with writing, not penned by Taylor, on verso. Soiled, otherwise in very good condition.
Thumbnail 6 1771 ''London Chronicle'' NP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The London Chronicle'' newspaper, dated 5 - 7 February 1771. Many articles featuring news of Lent services, death notices, and other items from London. Page two features a reproduction of the Will of Rev. Mr. George Whitefield. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 7 ''John Marshall'' 1916 & 1919 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The Life of John Marshall'' by Albert J. Beveridge. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company: 1916, 1919. Illustrated. Volumes II and IV of four volume set. Volume II: ''Politician, Diplomatist, Statesman, 1789-1801''; Volume IV: ''The Building of the Nation 1815-1835''. Volumes measure 6'' x 9'' and run 593pp. and 668pp. Slight wear to green cloth boards with gilt signature facsimile and mild toning throughout. Overall, very good condition.
Thumbnail 8 1778 Battle of Saratoga NP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The London Chronicle'' edition dated from Saturday, 21 March to Tuesday, 24 March 1778. Article on page two refers to the decisive Battle of Saratoga, ''…The Congress of America…ordered their thanks to Gen. Gates, and a medal of gold to be presented to him; also an elegant sword to be presented to…Commodore Hazelwood, for their successful efforts in support of the independency of America…'' Newspaper runs 8pp. and measures 8.25'' x 11.25''. Binding loose as result of removal of this edition from larger volume, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 9 Revolutionary War-Era Newspaper Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Gazette of the United States'' issue 23 of volume IV, published 18 August 1792 in Philadelphia. 4pp. newspaper measures 10'' x 16.5''. The ''Gazette,'' a biweekly Federalist mouthpiece created by John Fenno, was first published in New York in 1789 but followed the government to its new seat in Philadelphia. In response to its partisan articles, the ''National Gazette'' was created in 1791 at the urging of anti-Federalists Jefferson and Madison. Ink notations at top of newspaper and mild toning, otherwise near fine condition.
Thumbnail 10 ''George Washington'' 1948 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''George Washington: A Biography - Young Washington'' by Douglas Southall Freeman. New York: Scribner's and Sons: 1948. Two volumes. Excellent overview of Washington's youth and political life. First volume runs 546pp. including appendices, 13 illustrations and five maps. Second volume runs 433pp. with appendices, 12 illustrations and 3 maps. Each book measures 6.25'' x 9.25''. Some discoloration at bottom edges of dark blue boards and minor soiling inside. Overall, very good condition.
Thumbnail 11 Rev. War Wayne & Vane Biographies Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The Library of American Biography, Conducted by Jared Sparks. Volume IV. Lives of Anthony Wayne and Sir Henry Vane.'' Boston: Hilliard, Gray and Company: 1835. Frontispiece of Sir Henry Vane. Excellent portrait of Wayne, Washington's major-general; and Vane, the English dissenter executed for the American cause. Book, measuring 4.75'' x 7.5'', runs 403pp. Minor cover soiling, slight foxing and wear, previous owner's names to endpapers and first few pages. Excellent Revolutionary War lot in good condition.
Thumbnail 12 JFK TLS as President Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Exceptional typed letter signed by President John F. Kennedy to Mrs. Rose Marie Diller from the White House dated 1 June 1962. Typed on White House stationery, it reads in full, “The ‘Birthday Salute’ at Madison Square Garden on the 19th of May was an extraordinary event in many ways. The show was, indeed, one of the finest in terms of talent, but it was also one of the best organized and best produced. I hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. There is no one so often forgotten as a committee member and, for events of this kind, there is no one so essential as a good committee member. I know that you played a great part in making it such a memorable evening, and I wanted to convey my personal thanks to you for making it so. With every good wish. ‘John Kennedy’” The fund-raising birthday salute for JFK at Madison Square Garden drew the likes of Jack Benny, Ella Fitzgerald, Maria Callas, Peggy Lee, Jimmy Durante and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. The 6.75” x 8.75” letter is toned and has mounting remnants on top edge of verso, else in very good condition.
Thumbnail 13 George Washington DS Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 5,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very attractive George Washington document signed as President. Dated 29 September 1789, Washington appoints Jacob Kingsbury as a Lieutenant of Infantry; Kingsbury had enlisted in the Continental Army as a private in 1775 and would rise to the rank of colonel before his retirement in 1815. Signed in large bold ink, “G. Washington,” also signed twice by Secretary for the Department of War Henry Knox. Top of document in large bold heading, reads, “GEORGE WASHINGTON President of the UNITED STATES of America.” Bears original seal and measures 15” x 11.5”. In very good condition with toning and folds. An opportunity to own a desirable military appointment -- increasingly difficult to find -- signed while in office.
Thumbnail 14 George Washington ALS Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very rare three-page autograph letter signed ''Go: Washington'' from Mount Vernon dated 11 February 1798. Washington writes to his nephew Robert Lewis, who was attending to his uncle�s land affairs, about a parcel of valuable walnut trees. As Washington's Presidential salary and earnings from his Western lands had not enabled him to meet his expenses, he was clearly concerned about maximizing profit from the trees. Letter reads, ''Dear Sir Your letter of the 31st. ulto. came safe to hand, and the Deed therein enclosed, shall be executed in the manner, and in time, to obtain a certificate from the Clerk of this County at the Court next to be held for it, on the 19th. instant, & transmitted to you. Enclosed is a letter for Sally Haynie, left open for your perusal before it is forwarded to her, with the contents of which, respecting the payment of ten pounds, I request you to comply; and charge the same to the A/c of your collection of my Rents. With regard to my Land above Bath, I am really at a loss what direction to give concerning it. To have the valuable Walnut trees, with which it abounds, taken off by a parcel of lawless intruders, is extremely disagreeable (if they can not be punished) on the one hand � and for the sake of obtaining a better Rent, to engage to take them off myself, within a given period, & that perhaps a short one, would be attended with great inconvenience, perhaps expence & loss, on the other. For unless I could get them to this place the cost of selling, preparing them for transportation, and attending them down the River would be a dead charge - and without the latter was done - that is to attend the loss down - I should not get one of them; of course all that preceeded would be lost. I see but two modes by which I can be benefitted by these Logs; one to let some person occupy the land without paying Rent, for the sole consideration of taking care of them. The other, if a good rent could be obtained, to oblige the Tenant to deliver them to me, noting the quantity of the trees, at a certain price, to be allowed out of the Rent. A third method indeed occurs, but it is one by which I should, apparently, get little for them - namely, to sell them on the spot - and yet, ultimately, if they would sell there for near their value, it might be the most productive mode of the three. Under this dilemma, make the best investigation of the subject you can, & act as shall seem most conducive to my interest. I am not included [inclined?] to give a lease for more than Seven years, and if the tenant is permitted to kill the Walnuts by girdling, the trees, I do not believe that the Crops would sustain much injury by their standing. They would season in this manner, and a few years hence, when the navigation of the River is in a more improved state might be brought down with more ease & safety. Perhaps, upon the whole, this may be found the most eligable [sic] Plan. We are all tolerably well at this time and unite in offering our best wishes for you, Mrs. Lewis & the family. With sincere friendship, and affectionate regard - I am always Yours Go: Washington�. Three pages on two sheets measuring 7.5'' x 9'' have typical show-through from writing on verso and several folds. There are a few instances of separation measuring approximately 1'' on the folds. Overall in very good condition.
Thumbnail 15 Princess Anastasia ALS Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II of Russia (1901-1918), Anastasia was murdered with her family on July 17, 1918, by forces of the Bolshevik secret police. Autograph note signed in Russian, signed ''Anastasia,'' on the front and inside of a 5.25'' x 2.5'' fold-open card bearing a color chromolithograph of two little girls in winter clothes and sable muffs, one of which carries a Christmas tree. Lovely little note from the eight-year old princess to her ''Shura'' dated October 16, 1909. In part (translated) ''…How are you, what makes your health…'' Some scattered light toning and soiling, primarily to first page, a couple stray ink marks, and a bit of trivial surface loss to top right corner, otherwise fine condition. A child with a distinct character all her own, once enjoying some chocolates without bothering to remove her white opera gloves, Anastasia was also prone to various health woes, including bunions and weak back muscles. It's interesting, then, that the Grand Duchess, even at such a young age, would still bother to inquire about the health of another. During this period, Anastasia was undoubtedly under the medical care of Rasputin, the Russian mystic who treated her brother, Alexei, and who developed a great friendship with the Imperial children. A brief but tender note from the young royal.
Thumbnail 16 Chester Arthur AES Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph endorsement signed by Chester A. Arthur as Civil War General, dated 30 October 1862 from New York. Signed ''C.A. Arthur / Q M Genl.'' Here, Arthur forwards Major Rowland’s request to President Lincoln for quarters adapted for the drill by sharpshooters. The letter written mostly by Rowland reads in full, “The quarters desired by Major Rowland being beyond the limits of his state, his application therein within made is respectfully referred to the Commander-in-Chief. The quarters are the same occupied by Col. Berdan & are particularly well adapted for the drill & practice of sharp shooters. I think no harm can result from allowing Major Rowland to quarter his recruits there & recommend that his request be granted.” Docket portion of letter from Major Rowland. Date in pencil in unknown hand appears to be a tracing of faded ink date. 3.5” x 7.75” document has light wrinkling and spotting, overall very good.
Thumbnail 17 JFK Death Certificate Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Official copy of “Certificate of Death” for President John F. Kennedy processed 11 December 1963 by the by the Registrar of Vital Statistics, Dallas, Texas. Partially reads: “Usual Occupation - President of the U.S. / Date of Birth - May 29, 1917 / Birthplace - Brookline, Mass. / Father’s Name - Joseph P. Kennedy / Mother’s Maiden Name - Rose Fitzgerald / Was Deceased Ever in U.S. Armed Forces? - Yes WWII / Informant - Evelyn Lincoln / Time of Injury- 12:31 p.m. / Cause of Death - Multiple gunshot wounds of the head & neck / Describe How Injury Occurred - Shot by a high powered rifle.” Continues with a statement by the Justice of the Peace: “I hereby certify that I held inquest on November 22, 1963. Death occurred at 1:00 Pm on the date state above, and to the best of my knowledge, from the causes states” signed on the original “Theran Ward.'' Original also signed by the Funeral Director “V.B. O’Neal.'' Accompanied by a signed letter from Lee Harvey Oswald’s brother, Robert L. Oswald which reads, “...While the Warren Commission was still investigating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, after she had testified, my mother, Mrs. Marguerite Oswald, wanted to make sure that President Kennedy’s death certificate did not have Lee’s name on it. She went to the Dallas County Clerk’s Office and requested an official ‘True Copy’ of the ‘Certificate of Death’ of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. It did not have Lee’s name on it. It says that the President was ‘Shot by a high powered rifle...” Document measures 6” x 5.5”. In very good condition with light mid-horizontal fold and creased corner.
Thumbnail 18 JFK Ole Miss Archive Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lot of letters to U.S. Deputy Marshal Frank Springer, who served as first line of defense in protests at the University of Mississippi in response to the enrollment of James Meredith as its first African American student. Typed letter signed by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy reads, “I think you know from the public statements I have had occasion to make how highly I regard your performance at the University of Mississippi September 30 and October 1, but I would like to express my gratitude to you personally. You and your colleagues on the line at Oxford conducted yourselves with good judgment in the face of crisis, with restraint in the face of great provocation, and-- as the tragic number of injuries to Deputy Marshals attests--with real courage in the face of great danger. You have made a significant contribution to the attainment of equal rights for all our citizens and to the rule of law in our country. I want you to know I am deeply grateful.” Measures 8'' x 10.5''. Letter signed in autopen by President John F. Kennedy reads in part, “I want to express to you my personal thanks and the thanks of our country for the great service which you rendered on the evening of September 30 in Oxford, Mississippi...Had you failed, our country would have suffered irreparable damage. You have my personal gratitude and that of your countrymen. May I also take this occasion to wish you and your family a happy Christmas.'' Measures 6.75'' x 8.75''. The lot also includes letters from James V. Bennett, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons and T.W Markley, a Warden at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 19 President Abraham Lincoln DS 1863 Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 President Abraham Lincoln signed military appointment. Single page vellum document dated 15 October 1863 appoints Frank Bell as Captain in the Veteran Reserve Corps. Countersigned by Edwin Stanton as Secretary of War. Bright blue seal present though separating through center. Document measures 15.75'' x 19.5''. Small holes to edges and docketing to upper left. Scattered foxing throughout. Overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 20 Lee Harvey Oswald Bow Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A chilling artifact owned by Lee Harvey Oswald, purchased by him as a child of 16. Wooden bow and leather arm guard used in bow and arrow shooting, which is cited by Oswald's mother during her Warren Commission testimony, excerpted here: ''While Lee was working for Tujague & Co. he started to have a bank account, and it was in a Homestead. I do not know the name, but it was on Canal Street, 900 or 100 block of Canal Street, because it was even with Exchange Place. And he started to save his money...January, 1956--Lee took his money out of the Homestead, which was approximately $150, or something like that. And Lee Harvey Oswald bought an electric football machine cost approximately $10. He bought a bow and arrow set --maybe about $6 or $7. And he bought a gun.” Accompanied by a signed statement by Oswald's brother Robert: “...Lee and my mother moved back to New Orleans from New York City in January 1954 when Lee was 14. It was while he was living in New Orleans that Lee bought a bow and arrow set. When I was discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in July 1955, I settled in Fort Worth, Texas. In the Summer of 1956, Mother and Lee moved from New Orleans to Ft. Worth where we shared an apartment. I now transfer ownership of the arm guard and bow from the bow and arrow set bought by and belonging to Lee...'' Bow measures 68'' in length and pulls 36 pounds at a draw length of 28''. Carved into the bow on the opposite side of the belly are 68” 36 and 28”. String is not present. Shows wear, especially at the taped belly of the bow. The 5” by 6.25” leather arm guard was worn by Oswald on his forearm to prevent the stroke of the bowstring doing damage. The tying strings are not present.
Thumbnail 21 Rehnquist Supreme Court SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 U.S. Supreme Court photograph signed by all nine members of the Rehnquist Court, most well-known for deciding the Bush v. Gore case. Bold ink signatures of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia, John Paul Stevens, Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony M. Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, David H. Souter, Clarence Thomas and Stephen G. Breyer. Matted image measures 26.25'' x 23''. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 22 FDR Signed ''Gabriel'' Screenplay Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very unique and interesting FDR signed item. Screenplay bound as a book of ''Gabriel Over the White House: A Novel of the Presidency,'' signed ''Franklin D. Roosevelt'' on the half-title page. Likely signed by FDR as President as the movie was filmed during the 1932 Presidential campaign and released in 1933. The movie, controversial at its time, portrayed a President who cared little about his country's deep financial problems until a religious near-death experience transformed him into a capable and activist, albeit totalitarian ruler. President Roosevelt apparently saw the film numerous times and enjoyed it, stating that he thought the film ''would help the country.'' His signature to this screenplay lends credence to his approval of ''Gabriel,'' which ironically supports the opinions of both Roosevelt's New Deal fans and his harshest detractors who saw Roosevelt's activism as anti-Constitutional. From the estate of the screenwriter, Carey Wilson, who also wrote ''Ben-Hur'' and ''Mutiny Over the Bounty.'' 282-page manuscript bound in black and red leather boards measuring 8.5'' x 11''. Several passages circled in pencil, presumably by Carey himself. Scuffing to backstrip, overall in very good condition.
Thumbnail 23 Stalin Military Orders Signed Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Extremely rare WWII-dated military order signed by Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, as Stalin struggled to disrupt the Nazi advance into the country and protect Moscow. Entitled, ''Order of the People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR, document is dated 22 September 1941 and orders the restructuring of rail lines along the Trans-Siberian Railway. The order translates from Russian, ''The transport fleet of the special corps of the armed railway forces is to be fazed out from the inventory of the special corps by the 30th of September and to be transformed into the Central Railroad Park No. 3 with the relocation of the base to the city of Ulan-Ude. Staff No 13/614 is hereby abolished. / PEOPLE'S COMMISAR OF DEFENSE OF THE USSR / [signed] J. Stalin / [signed] Agree / L. Kaganovich.'' Signed in green grease pencil by Stalin. The document's verso lists only 18 people who were to receive the order. Double-sided 8.5'' x 11.5'' sheet has very light toning and a small chip to lower left side. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 24 Harry Truman & Cabinet Signed Book Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed copy of Harry S. Truman's book chronicling his time at the White House, ''Mr. President.'' Farrar, Straus and Young: New York: 1952. Inscribed on the frontis, ''To my good friend Russ Stewart, with kindest regards. White House, June 16, 1952 / Harry Truman.'' Russ Stewart was the Managing Editor of the Chicago Times, who also had the following individuals in Truman's administration sign on the illustrated pages devoted to them: ''Dean Acheson,'' Secretary of State; ''John W. Snyder,'' Secretary of the Treasury; ''Oscar Chapman,'' Secretary of the Interior; ''Charles F. Brannan,'' Secretary of Agriculture; General ''H[arry] H. Vaughan,'' Truman's Military Aide; General ''Omar N. Bradley,'' Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; ''Joe Short,'' Truman's Press Secretary; and ''Matt Connelly,'' Truman's Secretary. Book measures 8.25'' x 11.25'' and is profusely illustrated. Cracked spine, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 25 Woodrow Wilson TLS Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lot of three items regarding President Woodrow Wilson's life insurance policy. In a typed letter signed as President on White House stationery dated 22 September 1917 Wilson states ''...I do not care to take out any additional insurance...'' and requests the beneficiary of his policy be changed to his new wife Edith Bolling Wilson. 7'' x 8.75'' letter in very good condition. Also includes two index cards with information on Wilson's $10,000 policy and a typed letter signed by Edith Wilson on mourning stationery after Wilson's death.
Thumbnail 26 Woodrow Wilson Signed Speech Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Incredible signed speech by President Woodrow Wilson, triggering the start of World War I. Historic speech printed in booklet form, ''Address of the President of the United States, Delivered at a Joint Session of the Two Houses of Congress, April 2, 1917'' in which Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Wilson. Booklet measures 6'' x 9'', runs ten pages, issued by the Government Printing Office. Two horizontal folds, partial separation to front cover, mounting remnants to back cover and mild handling wear; overall very good condition. An important piece of Presidential, American and world military history.
Thumbnail 27 Chester Arthur Document Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Chester Arthur document signed as President, dated 31 December 1881. Document appoints Henry Shreve as Postmaster at Easton in Talbot County, Maryland and bears gold United States of America seal to lower left corner. Outstanding large, bold and clear ''Chester A. Arthur'' signature at document's bottom. 17'' x 14'' document folded in eighths. Very faint seal impression over Arthur's signature from being folded, though only visible upon close inspection. Small separations at edges of folds, else near fine condition.
Thumbnail 28 James Buchanan DS Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Large document signed by James Buchanan as President dated 20 November 1858. Just above an attractive mythology print is President Buchanan’s signature in brown ink, “James Buchanan.” It appoints James Fulton to the position of Purser in the Navy. Document measures 15.25'' x 18'' and contains a large orange United States of America Naval Seal at bottom. Light wear, toning and folds; overall in very good condition.
Thumbnail 29 Jimmy Carter White House Invitation Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Official President Jimmy Carter White House invitation in honor of Pope John Paul II. 6” x 4” card reads, “The President and Mrs. Carter request the pleasure of your company at a reception to be held at The White House on Saturday afternoon October 6, 1979 at two-thirty o’clock / South Lawn.” Accompanied by: Enclosure card measuring 4.5'' x 3” that reads “On the occasion of the visit of His Holiness John Paul II”; Response card measuring 4'' x 2.5; White House embossed admittance card measuring 4'' x 2.5''. All cards in fine condition.
Thumbnail 30 Fidel Castro 1959 DS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Cuban President Fidel Castro signed document, dated 16 October 1959. Document confirms the nomination of Juan Jose Diaz y del Real as Ambassador of Chile in Cuba. Signed ''Fidel Castro'' above his then title ''Primer Ministro.'' With ''Republica de Cuba'' blindstamped seal at lower left. Measures 13'' x 16''. Very good condition, save minor wear and chipping. Tear to upper left corner has been professionally restored on verso.
Thumbnail 31 Churchill ''Victory'' Artwork Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original art for Winston Churchill’s book “Victory” in Hebrew. Signed by the artist, piece drawn in black pen depicts Churchill in a helmet while smoking a cigar peering through his binoculars. Entitled in Hebrew “Netzachon” or Victory. “Victory” was published on 7 August 1946 and was the final volume of Churchill’s war speeches, delivered from January to August 1945. The 14.75” x 20.5” poster is signed in white ink in Hebrew and dated 20 February 1946. Poster has creasing, folds and foxing, in good condition.
Thumbnail 32 Grover Cleveland Invitation Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Partly-printed invitation from President Grover Cleveland to Vermont “Senator [Justin] Morrill and Ladies” inviting them to four functions in January and February of 1895. Invitation on White House card is embossed with gold presidential seal and measures 5.75'' x 4.5''. The functions were part of the inaugural festivities for new Congressman and Senators after the 1894 mid-term elections. Invitation is moderately toned, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 33 Calvin Coolidge White House Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare panoramic photo of President and First Lady Coolidge on the White House lawn with members of the Swedish Singing Society. 3' 2.5'' x 9'' photo taken with a wide-angle lens, a technology that was perfected in the late 19th century and quite popular thereafter for pictures with large groups of people. Photo dated 29 May 1926 shows a grim-faced Coolidge holding a black top hat, perhaps annoyed at how long he had to stand still for the camera. Very light warping to photo. Black and white contrast still strong. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 34 Duke & Duchess of Windsor SB Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lovely dual-signed memento from the famous royal couple, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. ''The Windsor Years'', boldly signed and inscribed on the half-title page in black felt tip, ''To David Battan / Edward, Duke of Windsor / Wallis, Duchess of Windsor.'' New York: Viking Press: 1967. Hardcover book measures 10'' x 13'' and runs 303 pages. Slightly loose binding, otherwise near fine condition.
Thumbnail 35 James Garfield Signed Book Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 First edition of John Hay’s book “Castillian Days” from the personal collection of President James Garfield, with envelope laid in, franked, “J. A. Garfield.” Also inscribed by Horace Greeley on the first blank flyleaf: “James A. Garfield / from / Horace Greeley / Cincinnati Ohio / April 29 / 1871.” Affixed to front pastedown is a bookplate from the library of James A. Garfield. In good condition with mottled burgundy boards, sunned spine, foxing and some edge wear. Encased in a custom brown cloth case measuring 5.75” x 8”.
Thumbnail 36 Warren G. Harding ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare autograph letter signed ''W. G. Harding'' upon United States Senate letterhead dated 12 June 1915. A letter of introduction for C.D. Schaffer reads in part, ''The bearer...is my neighbor...and more or less a business associate. He is making his first trip to Washington, and I am writing this note in the hope that he may know the fullest courtesies accorded a visitor...'' One page measures 8'' x 9.75'' in near fine condition with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning and spotting.
Thumbnail 37 Herbert Hoover TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Herbert Hoover typed letter signed as President to U.S. Senator George Moses of New Hampshire. On ''The White House'' letterhead dated 17 December 1929, Hoover writes in full, ''My dear Senator: / Many thanks for your kind note. It is very encouraging. Very faithfully, Herbert Hoover.'' 7'' x 8.75'' letter toned from previous framing. Mounting remnants to verso on fourth page. Light green marks to top of first page. Overall good condition. With accompanying engraving.
Thumbnail 38 Andrew Jackson Document Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Andrew Jackson document signed as President, dated 1 June 1829. Land Grant designates 81 acres in Zanesville, Ohio to Levi Knox and features United States of America seal to lower left corner. Excellent large, bold, clear and underlined “Andrew Jackson” signature at document’s conclusion. 16” x 9.75” document folded into thirds. Document has been trimmed and bears a few very small holes throughout. Overall in good plus condition.
Thumbnail 39 Andrew Jackson Signed Patent Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Andrew Jackson patent signed as President, dated 14 May 1836. 11.75” x 15.5” document awards a patent to Luke Prince for a significant improvement to the Cog-Cylinder Washing Machine. Includes schematic drawings of the machine and a written description, attached to document by decorative blue ribbon. Boldly signed at conclusion ''Andrew Jackson'' near U.S. seal. Folds and light soiling, yet overall a very well-preserved, attractive document. Signed patent documents are quite rare, and this is an excellent example of one.
Thumbnail 40 Andrew Johnson Invitation Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very rare invitation from ''The President of the United States, and Mrs. Johnson'' requesting ''the pleasure of Mr. & Mrs. Robinson's Company to Dine on Friday next at 6 o'clock Mch. 14th 1868.'' The elegantly printed invitation measures 5'' x 6'' and in the upper blank margin features a large embossed ''J'' at center. The likely invitee, William E. Robinson was a Democratic representative from New York who in the 1840's wrote for the New York Tribune under the name ''Richelieu.'' Minor wear and mounting remnants on verso, else near fine.
Thumbnail 41 Jackie Kennedy JFK Funeral Card Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original funeral response card sent by Jackie Kennedy after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Sent out shortly after JFK's funeral, card reads in full: ''Mrs. Kennedy is deeply appreciative of your sympathy and grateful for your thoughtfulness.'' Accompanied by cover with Jacqueline Kennedy's free frank autopen signature. From the collection of Sanford L. Fox, who served as Chief of Protocol and the head of the social office at the White House from 1960-1975. Card measures 5.75'' x 3.5''. Light foxing, else excellent.
Thumbnail 42 Jackie Kennedy's Tiffany Invoice Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A 1961 Tiffany & Co. bill for First Lady Jackie Kennedy addressed to her at the White House. The 6.5'' x 3.5'' invoice is dated 27 November 1961 and includes notes on previous payments, under which is initialed ''MBG'' by Mrs. Kennedy's personal secretary Mary Barelli Gallagher. Also included is a statement measuring 6.5'' x 3'' for her previous month's payment, addressed to �Mrs John F Kennedy / The White House / Washington D C.� Staple marks on both sheets, otherwise near fine. From the Robert L. White JFK collection.
Thumbnail 43 JFK Dallas Dinner Card Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original invitation to buy tickets for the ''Texas Welcome Dinner'' Democratic fundraiser scheduled to be held the evening of 22 November 1963. Kennedy's itinerary that fateful day in November was to attend a luncheon after the motorcade, then head to Austin for his final appearance on this tour. ''Texas Welcome Dinner'' card measures 5'' x 3'' and offered select individuals to purchase tickets for the event. Toning to left edge, small crease and mounting remnants to verso. Overall, very good condition.
Thumbnail 44 JFK Original Speech Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original copy of speech owned by Senator John F. Kennedy, delivered by him on 25 June 1954 at the Democratic State Convention in Hartford, Connecticut. Seven-page speech reads in part, “…the great expectations the American people have not been fulfilled…The problems of twilight wars…cannot be dissipated overnight—but require...honest leadership.'' Speech measures 8.5” x 11”. Staple at top left, and light toning, else near fine. From the Robert L. White JFK collection, obtained from JFK's Senate files.
Thumbnail 45 JFK 1961 Itinerary Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Detailed 35 minute schedule for an event in Venezuela with President John F. Kennedy and President Rómulo Betancourt on 16 December 1961. Entitled “El Frio Scenario” [Cold Scenario], the itinerary describes, to the minute, how the two presidents and their wives will witness the signing of the first loan from the Inter-American Development Bank. Itinerary was used by and belonged to JFK's personal Secret Service agent James Jeffries. Two-page document measures 8.5” x 10.5”. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 46 JFK White House Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release from JFK's White House dated 23 August 1961, celebrating the one millionth visitor to the White House. Reads in part, ''�It is a great pleasure that we welcome Mrs. Jack Sprayberry of Rome, Georgia who is the one-millionth visitor to the White House in the year 1961�� The press release continues with a typo, ''�The White House is alive with history�come to Washingto [sic] to visit this historic home�'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Light creasing, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 47 JFK 1963 Itinerary Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release issued by the Office of the White House Press Secretary dated 13 November 1963 publicizing President John F. Kennedy’s visit to Cape Canaveral to inspect NASA’s new Merrit Island Launch Area and to check on the progress of the United States efforts to reach the moon. NASA officials were scheduled to brief JFK on the Germini, Titan II, Saturn I and Saturn V lunar programs. 8” x 10” document has light creasing and toning, otherwise in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 48 JFK Press Release 1963 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release from the JFK administration, of an interview between Walter Cronkite and Kennedy. Datelined 2 September 1963 from Hyannis. Covering the 1964 election, civil rights, unemployment, Vietnam and the atomic test ban treaty. On Vietnam, Kennedy says, ''…I don't agree with those who say we should withdraw. That would be a great mistake. That would be a great mistake…Now Europe is quite secure. We also have to participate -- we may not like it -- in the defense of Asia.'' 8.5'' x 11'' 5pp. release in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 49 JFK Press Releases Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Two original documents from the office of the White House Press Secretary from the Kennedy administration. Dated 29 January 1961, just a week after JFK's inaugural ceremony. First item announces the names of official Presidential appointments and lists their bios. Second item is remarks by the President at the appointees' ceremony. Two pages measuring 8.5'' x 14'' and 8.5'' x 11'' respectively. Minor creasing along top edges, else fine condition.
Thumbnail 50 JFK Speech Arms Control Bill Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Important JFK original press release, dated 26 September 1961 on the establishment of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Press release gives remarks made by Kennedy during the signing ceremonies for the bill to create the Agency at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. In part: “Our ultimate goal…is a world free from war and free from the dangers and burdens of armaments in which the use of force is subordinated to the rule of law…” Single page document measures 8.5”x 14”. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 51 JFK Assassination Manuscript Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed manuscript by Jim Bishop, author and columnist who wrote the award-winning book, ''The Day Kennedy Was Shot.'' Unsigned first draft of an article for ''The Ladies Home Journal'' entitled: ''That day - a decade ago - in Dallas,'' 18pp., written on the tenth anniversary of the assassination. Over 150 holograph corrections, type-outs, removed passages and other corrections are present. Incredible manuscript containing recollections not available in any other source. Includes final draft carbon type-script. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 52 JFK Assassination Wire Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Provocative wire photo recreating the scene of Kennedy's assassination from Lee Harvey Oswald's point of view. Dated 25 June 1967, photo shows a rifle affixed to a window ledge on the 6th floor of the Texas Book Depository Building, aimed squarely at a convertible such as the one Kennedy rode in. Promotional photo for a CBS news program examining the ''controversy surrounding the Warren Commission Report.'' 11'' x 8.5'' black and white photo is heavily toned with light wear, else very good condition.
Thumbnail 53 JFK Assassination Wire Photo UPI Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 JFK assassination UPI wire photo. Film-esque montage of four shots taken with 8mm film depicts Jackie climbing out of the rear seat to assist Secret Service Agent Clint Hill who has, ''...fallen from his precarious perch and runs along still hanging onto the car...she pulls him aboard the trunk of the car.'' United Press International description along top margin. UPI stamped and dated 18 December 1963 to verso. 10'' x 8'' glossy with ''assassination'' written in ink on front text and the word ''Kennedy'' circled. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 54 Evelyn Lincoln Signed Book Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare Evelyn Lincoln signed book, chronicling the years she spent working aside John F. Kennedy. David McKay Co., Inc: New York: 1965. Inscribed on the front free endpaper, ''To Robert - During my twelve years with John F. Kennedy the best of times was when we learned in Hyannisport that he had won the election for the Presidency in November 1960 and the worst of times was in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. Evelyn Lincoln.'' In very good condition, with spine of book slightly loose, and chips and light discoloration to dustjacket.
Thumbnail 55 Cuban Missile Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 White House-issued press release regarding the latest on the Cuban Missile Crisis dated 27 October 1962. Reads in part,''…Several inconsistent and conflicting proposals have been made by the USSR within the last twenty-four hours...Work on these offensive weapons is still proceeding at a rapid pace. The first imperative must be to deal with this immediate threat...” 8.5'' x 11'' sheet has folds and staple marks, else near fine.
Thumbnail 56 Cuban Missile Speech Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original transcript of President John F. Kennedy's radio/TV speech on the Cuban Missile Crisis delivered on 22 October 1962. White House press release reads in part, ''…Within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites is now in preparation… The purpose of these bases can be none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere…'' 5pp. on three 8.5'' x 14'' sheets have light toning, staple marks and folds. Overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 57 JFK Cuban Missile Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release dated 27 October 1962 issued by the Kennedy White House on the latest developments in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Reads in part, ''…Several inconsistent and conflicting proposals have been made by the USSR within the last twenty-four hours…work on the Cuban bases must stop; offensive weapons must be rendered inoperable…” Measuring 8.5” x 11”, document has staple mark, folds and small stain to lower portion, else very good.
Thumbnail 58 JFK Cuban Missile Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release by the Kennedy Administration, dated 27 October 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In a letter to Nikita Khrushchev, Kennedy refers to Khrushchev's letter of 26 October: ''…You would agree to remove these weapons systems from Cuba...and undertake...to halt the further introduction of such weapons…'' In return, Kennedy pledges to remove a quarantine and not invade Cuba. Document measures 8.5'' x 14''. In very good condition with a staple mark, folds and small margin stain.
Thumbnail 59 JFK Cuban Missile Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release dated 26 October 1962 issued by the Kennedy White House on the latest developments in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Reads in part,''…The development of ballistic missile sites in Cuba continues at a rapid pace. Through the process of continued surveillance directed by the President…definite buildups in these offensive missile sites continued to be made…'' 8.5'' x 11'' document has staple mark, folds, small stain to lower portion and a trimmed lower border. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 60 JFK Executive Order 1962 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original copy of an executive order from the Office of the White House Press Secretary for President John F. Kennedy. Dated 30 September 1962, order details action items concerning civil rights violations in Mississippi and severely criticizes the Governor for disobeying federal law. Single page, typed on both sides measuring 8.5'' x 14''. Minimal creasing to top margin, else excellent condition.
Thumbnail 61 JFK Funeral Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Poignant photo from the estate of Evelyn Lincoln, of JFK's body in repose at the U.S. Capitol. Glossy 8'' x 10'' black and white photo shows Jackie, Caroline and Robert Kennedy in the background, looking upon the flag draped coffin of President Kennedy. Bend to lower left corner not affecting image; overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 62 Evelyn Lincoln JFK Funeral Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very somber and stately image of President John F. Kennedy's funeral, from the personal files of his longtime secretary, Evelyn Lincoln. Photo shows Robert and Edward Kennedy and other members of JFK's family looking on as the American flag is draped over his coffin. Jackie Kennedy can also be identified, all in black, standing next to Bobby. Black and white glossy 10'' x 8'' photo has crease to upper right corner and small quarter inch tear to left margin, otherwise very good. From the Robert L. White JFK collection.
Thumbnail 63 Unpublished JFK Funeral Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original unpublished photograph of President John F. Kennedy's funeral. Black and white image measures 8” x 10” and shows the Kennedy family at the Capitol. From the collection of JFK's longtime personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 64 Two JFK Press Photos Funeral 1963 COA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Two original press photographs of President John F. Kennedy's funeral and gravesite. Caption to black and white image of JFK's funeral service reads, “Rev...John F. Gannon...sings a funeral Mass...at St. Paul's Cathedral...Gaz. Nov 25 1963.” Caption to gravesite photo reads in part: “...the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy...in Arlington National Cemetery...” From the Robert White collection. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 65 3 JFK Funeral/Grave Site Press Photos Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Three original press photos from President John F. Kennedy's memorial service & JFK's grave site. Caption to one photo reads, “...Wreath ceremony at new grave site – Prime Minister...of Afghanistan, today placed a wreath at the grave of John F. Kennedy...It was the first wreath laying ceremony by a prominent foreign visitor...” Two additional photos dated 25 & 26 November 1963. From the Robert White collection. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 66 JFK Funeral Photos Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Jacqueline Kennedy's personally owned photos of the funeral of President John F. Kennedy. Ultimately given to JFK's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln. First photo shows horse drawn, flag draped coffin. Second photo shows a building through a gate with a black car parked at its entrance. Two Kodak prints, measuring 5'' x 3.5''. From the Robert White collection. Some fading, else excellent condition.
Thumbnail 67 JFK German Trip Program Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original schedule and information booklet prepared by the American Embassy in Bonn, Germany for President John F. Kennedy’s historic 1963 trip to Germany. The 38pp. booklet lists the members of the American delegation and notes the official Presidential itinerary. Includes detailed maps of the airport where Air Force One would land, travel routes, motorcade seating chart and a large fold-out map of the area. Program measuring 8” x 10.5” has some loose pages, light wear and creasing. From the Robert White collection. Very good.
Thumbnail 68 JFK Germany Document Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 President John F. Kennedy's original translation document from his historic Germany trip. Dated 24 June 1963, Federal Minister Walter Scheel speaks on the occasion of the establishment of the German Development Service, expressing great hope for world peace. Single page measures 8.5'' x 11''. Minor creasing, single fold and minor tear at fold to right margin, else fine. From the Robert White collection.
Thumbnail 69 JFK White House Guest List Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original copy of the guest list for John F. Kennedy’s coffee hour, held at the White House on 13 May 1961. Released by the Office of the White House Press Secretary, the list contained a 53 member bi-partisan group of House members. Sheet measuring 8.5” x 11” is lightly toned, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 70 JFK Houston Speech Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release of President John F. Kennedy's speech delivered on 21 November 1963 in Houston, the day before his assassination. Transcript of speech from the Office of the White House Press Secretary marked ''As Actually Delivered'' reads in part, ''Houston...now has a million people, and is growing stronger every day...this city today ships second to the city of New York around the world...'' Four pages on two 8.5'' x 11'' sheets. Folds, toning and small stains near each fold from staple impressions.
Thumbnail 71 JFK Inaugural Address Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original John F. Kennedy press release of his famous inaugural address, ''as actually delivered'' on 20 January 1961. In addition to its more well-known words, it reads, ''…To those peoples in the huts and villages…we pledge our best efforts to help…not because the communists may be doing it…but because it is right…My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.'' Three page speech on two 8.5'' x 14'' sheets. Staining from staple impression on folds, else very good.
Thumbnail 72 JFK Interview Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original transcript from the Office of the White House Press Secretary for President John F. Kennedy. Dated 31 January 1961 just after assuming office, Kennedy is interviewed on the anniversary of Massachusetts General Hospital. Kennedy speaks at length about medical progress and research, and physical fitness for children. Three page document measures 8.5'' x 14''. Very good condition with last page almost removed from staple and light creasing.
Thumbnail 73 JFK Khrushchev Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release with remarks by JFK to Khrushchev from the Office of the White House Press Secretary dated 5 March 1962. JFK lays the groundwork regarding disarmament for the upcoming talks to be held in Geneva: ''…our object now must be to make real progress toward disarmament, and not to engage in sterile exchanges…'' It would be about 6 months later that Khrushchev would place nuclear weapons in Cuba. Single page measures 8.5'' x 11''. Paper clip crease to upper left corner, else fine.
Thumbnail 74 JFK Memo 1961 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Interesting original memo from the JFK Administration dated 27 May 1961, on watermarked government paper. ''Memorandum for Secretary of Defense'' reads, ''I am extremely anxious that we implement any promises that the Vice President may have made in the various countries he visited during his recent trip, put someone in charge to check on these promises and send me a report on it after my return from Europe next week.'' 8.5'' x 11'' document in near fine condition. From the Evelyn Lincoln collection.
Thumbnail 75 JFK Senate Memo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original document from John F. Kennedy's Senate office. Very detailed four page memo outlines Senator Kennedy's record on unemployment and area redevelopment: ''I Senator Kennedy has been a persistent opponent of inflation, favors a balanced budget, promoting growth by putting an end to GOP tight money, raise the minimum wage, offer a richer and more varied diet to those forced to live on surplus foods'' Two undated sheets measure 8.5'' x 11''. Scuff to margin of page one, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 76 Senator JFK Memo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original document from John F. Kennedy's Senate office, acquired from the Robert L. White collection. 2pp. memo outlines Senator Kennedy's record on defense and disarmament, characterizing it as hawkish, likely to position the Senator as a strong Presidential candidate. In part, ''…When he became a member of the Senate in 1953 he became a vigorous opponent of the Eisenhower policy of giving fiscal and budget policy precedence over defense policy…'' Single sheet measures 8.5'' x 11''. Light crease to upper right corner, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 77 JFK Miami Address Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Text of President John F. Kennedy’s message to ''Cuban mothers in Miami'' dated 14 May 1961. Released by the Office of the White House Press Secretary, address reads in part, “…Today, I send you a message of hope. The American people will never forget the people of Cuba – the American people will always associate themselves with your fight for freedom. And freedom will come – for tyranny can never in the long run overcome the legitimate ambitions of people to be free…” 8.5” x 11” document has light toning, else near fine.
Thumbnail 78 Lee Harvey Oswald Game Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 An electric football player piece owned by Lee Harvey Oswald, which, according to testimony by Oswald's mother, was bought for approximately $10 by Lee when he was 16 at the same time that he bought a gun. With a letter of provenance from Oswald's brother Robert attesting to the piece's authenticity, which reads in part, “It was while he was living in New Orleans that Lee bought an electric football game...''
Thumbnail 79 Lee Harvey Oswald Teletype Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original teletype with partial transcription of a 21 August 1963 radio interview with Lee Harvey Oswald. Oswald was confronted about his Soviet Union ties and his role in the ''Fair Play For Cuba Committee'': ''…er, I worked in Russia er, is was er under the protection er, of the er, that is to say I was not under protection of the American government but as I was at all times er, considered an American citizen…'' Two pages measuring 8.5'' x 10'' and 8.25'' x 7''. Type has lightened, though still very readable. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 80 JFK White House Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original White House press release dated 21 November 1963, the day before President Kennedy's assassination. Entitled, ''Remarks of the President Before the League of United Latin American Citizens'' at the Rice Hotel in Houston. 8.5'' x 11'' document is toned and stained in various places, else very good condition.
Thumbnail 81 JFK Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Advanced original White House copy of President John F. Kennedy�s 6 June 1961 prime-time television address about his foreign policy trip to Paris, Vienna and London. The speech, issued to the media in advance, reads in part, ��Two aims of American foreign policy, above all others, were the reason for the trip: the unity of the free world, whose strength is the security of us all, and the eventual achievement of a lasting peace�� 5pp. on 8� x 13.75� sheets have light toning and a staple at top left corner. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 82 JFK Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 White House press release dated 22 November 1961 regarding President Kennedy's Cold War conference with West German Chancellor Conrad Adenauer in Washington. Reads in part,''�The President and the Chancellor have had an extended exchange of views during the past three days on a number of problems of vital concern to their Governments�Berlin, over which the Soviet Union has created an international crisis, was the subject of earnest consultation.'' Two pages on single 8.5'' x 14'' sheet has folds and creasing, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 83 JFK Press Release Inauguration Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release by Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to President John F. Kennedy, dated 21 January 1961 upon the President's inauguration. Entitled ''Remarks of the President at the Swearing-in Ceremonies of the Member of His Cabinet,'' release reads in part, ''…I find it heartening, and therefore it is a great pleasure for me to welcome them as part of the official family. They are all patriotic men who are devoted to the welfare of this country…'' Single page document measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 84 JFK Press Release 1963 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release from the JFK administration dated 18 November 1963 just days before his assassination. Kennedy delivers remarks upon arriving in Miami to fellow Democrats, ''…This State [Florida] in supporting a $75 million bond issue…to make it possible to provide facilities for your sons and daughters to go to college, are trying to do in this State what I want us to do across the Nation…Is this socialism?…'' 8.5'' x 14'' two-page document is lightly smudged with newspaper print, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 85 JFK Press Release 1952 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original statement from the office of Congressman John F. Kennedy on inflation and the minimum wage. In this three page document typed on onion paper datelined Boston, 13 August [1952], Kennedy declares, ''The American consumer is entitled to protection from inflationary forces...Congress...must lift the minimum wage from seventy-five cents and hour and increase its coverage in industries...''Original paper clip binds 8.5'' x 11'' pages which are lightly toned. From the Robert L. White Collection. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 86 JFK Press Release 1961 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original 31 December 1961 press release from the JFK administration, reporting on an exchange of letters between Kennedy, Khrushchev and Brezhnev. In response to the Soviet men ''…sending to the people of the United States…sincerest wishes for peace and happiness in the New Year…'' Kennedy replies ''…The year which is ending has been a troubled one. It is my earnest hope that the coming year will strengthen the foundations of world peace…'' 8.5'' x 14'' 2pp. release in near fine condition with light toning and paper clip impression.
Thumbnail 87 JFK 1961 Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release from the John F. Kennedy Administration dated 6 September 1961. Entitled ''The Jewish High Holy Days,'' statement from Kennedy reads in part, ''I am happy to extend to millions of our fellow citizens of the Jewish faith, now celebrating Rosh Hashanah, my warm greetings and every good wish for the New Year…We have learned that tolerance and cooperation are the ways to true national strength…'' Measures 8.5'' x 11'' in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 88 JFK Space Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release from the JFK Administration dated 21 May 1963, of Kennedy's remarks to a gathering of astronauts at the White House. Reads in part, ''…This is a very small, exclusive group…We are delighted to honor today the most recent of this very exclusive group, Major Cooper, who went furthest in space and did so on the anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's flight…the United States has committed itself to this great venture in the Sixties…'' 2pp. on one 8.5'' x 14'' sheet. Folds and creasing; overall, very good condition.
Thumbnail 89 JFK 1961 Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original John F. Kennedy administration press release dated 9 September 1961. From Hyannis Port, where Kennedy and English Prime Minister Harold Macmillan were visiting, the two leaders issued a joint statement reading, ''…note with deepest regret that the Soviet Union has not accepted…that tests in the earth's atmosphere producing fall-out be stopped…The action contrasts vividly with the Soviet Union's own…expressions of concern as to the health hazards of such testing…'' 8.5'' x 11'' document in fine condition save for minor creasing.
Thumbnail 90 JFK Speaking Schedule 1960 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 President John F. Kennedy's original speaking schedule from his personal Senate files. 5pp. document lists dates spanning from 15 April 1960 through 21 November 1960, with one engagement in September 1961. Tracking the movements of a Presidential candidate, events include cocktails, a speech at the Waldorf-Astoria, a rice festival in Louisiana and much more. Blue ribbon on cream paper, 8.5'' x 11''. Creasing and multiple staple holes to upper left corner of packet, else excellent.
Thumbnail 91 JFK's Senate Memo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original document from John F. Kennedy's Senate office. Single page memo outlines Senator Kennedy's record on space and science, quoting him, ''…Have we the nerve and the will…in an age where we will witness not only new break-throughs in weapons of destruction -- but also a race for mastery of the sky and the rain, the ocean and the tides, the far side of space and the inside of men's minds…'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 92 JFK Senate Staff Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original photograph of John F. Kennedy's Senate staff, inscribed by Evelyn Lincoln, ''For Robert - With best wishes - Evelyn Lincoln.'' Stamped with the number sequence 2 / 9931 to back. Glossy, black and white photo measures 10'' x 8''. From the Robert L. White Collection. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 93 JFK Senate Booklet Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 John F. Kennedy personally owned copy of the ''Official List of Senate Officers and Employees.'' U.S. Government Printing Office: Washington: 1959. Acquired from the Senate offices of Kennedy, 110pp. booklet lists key staff of Senate offices, including Kennedy's, where familiar names such as Evelyn Lincoln, Theodore Sorenson [sic] and Pamela Turnure appear. Measures 5.75'' x 9.25''. From the Robert L. White JFK collection. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 94 JFK Speech Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release with transcript of one of President Kennedy’s final speeches delivered 18 November 1963. In Tampa, Florida, JFK commemorated the 50th anniversary of aviation pioneer Tony Jannus’ flight from Tampa to St. Petersburg. Excerpts from the speech include, “…Because of Tony Jannus…this country is Number 1 in aviation…I hope in the 1960’s that the United States of America will take the leadership again in space…” Two pages on single sheet measuring 8” x 14” has light toning and creasing, else near fine.
Thumbnail 95 JFK Assassination Teletype Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original teletype of world reaction to President John F. Kennedy's assassination: ''Premier Khrushchev cut short a tour…He called the assassination heinous.'' The teletype further reports that Prime Minister Douglas Hume, along with 5,000 Englanders, attended a mass for Kennedy, and an ordinary Russian man said ''Please write and say we are all sorry. It is a great misfortune.'' Teletype on two pieces measuring approximately 8.5'' x 5.75'' and 8.5'' x 3.5''. Heavily toned, else near fine. From the Robert White JFK collection.
Thumbnail 96 Warren Commission Teletype Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original 1964 teletype summarizing the findings of the Warren Commission. Document reads in part, ''…No direct or indirect relationship between Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby has been discovered…no evidence that Jack Ruby acted with any other person…no credible evidence either that Ruby and Officer Tippit knew each other or that Oswald and Tippit knew each other…Oswald acted alone…'' Fascinating 2pp. document measures 8.5'' x 10''. Heavily toned paper and newspaper ink smudge, else very good. From the Robert L. White JFK collection.
Thumbnail 97 JFK White House Press Release Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 From the Office of the White House Press Secretary, original transcript of the speech scheduled to be delivered by President Kennedy at the Trade Mart in Dallas on the day of his assassination. 5pp. document dated 22 November 1963 was released to the press 30 minutes before the President was killed; written in pen on the first page are the words ''Never Delivered.'' 8.5'' x 14'' document has light staining and creasing, otherwise very good condition.
Thumbnail 98 JFK 1963 Wire Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1963 wire photo of the Kennedy Administration. 3 July photo shows Kennedy, sitting opposite Vice President Johnson, along with other members of his Cabinet (from left): Postmaster General Day; Johnson; Defense Secretary McNamara; Deputy Attorney General Katzenbach; Labor Secretary Wirtz; Welfare Secretary Celebrezze; Commerce Secretary Hodges; Agriculture Undersecretary Murphy; Secretary of State Rusk; Kennedy; Treasury Secretary Dillon and Interior Secretary Udall. 10'' x 8'' glossy black and white photo in very good condition.
Thumbnail 99 Robert F. Kennedy Invitation Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1968 invitation by Robert F. Kennedy to attend a reception at his home, scheduled less than two months before his assassination in Los Angeles. The invitation reads in engraved script and handwritten ink, ''Mr. and Mrs. Robert Francis Kennedy request the pleasure of the company of Mrs. Lowell Parker at a Reception on Thursday, April 18, 1968 at four to six o'clock / 1147 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia / R.S.V.P.'' Measures 5.75'' x 4.75''. Light soiling, else near fine.
Thumbnail 100 Abraham Lincoln Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Classic photograph of Abraham Lincoln taken by Alexander Hesler on 3 June 1860 in Springfield, Illinois. Of this picture, Lincoln claimed, ''That looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever seen; if it pleases the people I am satisfied.'' This 8'' x 10'' platinum print was likely produced sometime during the 20th century and probably from Hesler's original glass negative as its focus, quality and contrast is very sharp. In very good condition with some discoloration to margins and verso.
Thumbnail 101 Golda Meir Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Photograph boldly signed by the ''Iron Lady'' of Israeli politics, Golda Meir. Includes the original envelope stamped 25 April 1973 from the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem. Black and white matte photo measuring 5'' x 7'' is in fine condition.
Thumbnail 102 James Monroe DS as President Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 James Monroe signed land grant, as President, appointing a portion of land in Ohio to a Thomas Seely. Dated 21 September 1819 at the height of the Panic of 1819 which found many land owners unable to pay loans on their land debt. Document measures 13.5'' x 8.75''. In very good condition with folds and general age wear. United States Land Office seal to lower left corner remains intact, and James Monroe signature to lower right remains very bold and clear.
Thumbnail 103 Richard Nixon Signed Six Crises Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed ''Six Crises'' by Richard M. Nixon. Garden City, NY: Doubleday: 1962. 460pp. first edition octavo with dustjacket. Ink signature on recto reads: ''Richard Nixon / 5-10-91” Book analyzes six turning points from Nixon's early career as Senator, Vice President and presidential candidate, including ''The Hiss Case'' and ''The Kitchen Clash with Khrushchev.'' Moderate wear and staining to dustjacket; minimal staining and wear to gray cloth boards. Dustjacket is in good condition. Book measuring 6.5” x 9.5” in very good condition.
Thumbnail 104 Oswald Arrest Document Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Souvenir arrest document of Lee Harvey Oswald signed by all four arresting officers: Gerald Hill, Ray Hawkins, Paul Bentley and M.N. McDonald. Document dated 22 November 1963 reads in part, ''...after obtaining a description of the suspect as a white male, 25-30, 165 pounds, bushy hair, 5'6'', a search of the area was started...Officer McDonald began to grapple with the suspect...'' Two page document, on two separate sheets measure 8.5'' x 11''. With additional letter of provenance showing photographs of the officers signing the document.
Thumbnail 105 Eva ''Evita'' Peron TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Eva Peron typed letter signed with cover. Dated 8 June 1951 detailing her Ministry of Communications work. Signed in blue pen at introduction. Roughly translates: ''Greetings with distinguished consideration for Senor Alfredo Antonio Micelli and satisfaction to request the opportunity to occupy cargo Auxiliary in the Ministry of Communications. It's favorable on these circumstances to give you a testimony of your better sentiments. Buenos Aires, June 8 1951.'' Measures 17.5'' x 6.75''. Slight soiling, otherwise fine condition.
Thumbnail 106 FDR NY Governor ALS 1928 Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Franklin D. Roosevelt autograph letter signed. Composed on personal stationery on 30 December [1928] 2pp. letter discusses improvements at Warm Springs & potential trouble in Albany. Excerpt: ''...I am sure you can work out a better plan for concessions at Public Pool. A cleaner, better looking stand, good signs, a gas station...maybe a soda fountain...We go to Albany tomorrow, then the trouble begins...'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Creasing, punch holes & pencil notation, else fine.
Thumbnail 107 FDR & Woodrow Wilson DS Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Large document signed by President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, dated 1 August 1919. Flanking the document are the signatures “Woodrow Wilson” and “Franklin D. Roosevelt” in brown ink. The document measures 15.5'' x 19.5'' and contains a large blue United States of America Naval Seal at bottom; it appoints Clark D. Stearns as Captain in the Navy. Light creasing and chipping at the perimeter, and signatures are somewhat faded. Overall in very good condition.
Thumbnail 108 FDR Portrait Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lovely and distinguished signed portrait engraving of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Inscribed to Roosevelt's friend, Washington Star reporter John Russell Young, whom Roosevelt nicknamed the Senator, ''for J. Russell Young / With the warm regards of his old friend / Franklin D. Roosevelt.'' Engraving measures 11'' x 14'' matted to a an overall size of 15.5'' x 18.5''. Engraving mounted to mat board with glue remnants at edges, and light foxing, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 109 Wallis Simpson DS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Wallis Simpson signed souvenir copy of Edward's ''Instrument of Abdication'' printed atop a portrait of Edward and Wallis. Contains a First Day of Issue ''Love'' stamp at bottom, along with a cancellation stamp datelined Philadelphia 26 January 1973. Signed ''Wallis Duchess of Windsor'' at lower right. Single page measures 8'' x 10''. In fine condition.
Thumbnail 110 William Taft TLS 1915 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 President William Taft typed letter signed to Frederick S. Kellogg. Dated 28 January 1915 on personal letterhead, it reads in part: ''...I must get to New York in time to have a good nights' sleep. You must count, therefore, on my leaving Utica on the 5:25 train...if I speak at the Yale meeting and at the Young Man's Christian Association meeting, that is all the citizens of Utica can stand...Sincerely yours, Wm. Taft.'' 1pp. measures 7'' x 9.25''. Mailing folds and tiny tears to top & bottom right margins. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 111 William Taft Invitation Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Printed invitation from President William Howard Taft to a Mr. and Mrs. Popper for a White House reception on 7 February 1911. 5.5'' x 4.75'' invitation upon White House card bears embossed gold Presidential seal. Very good condition with toning. Also included in the lot are the 6” x 5” White House envelope addressed to the Poppers and the 3.25'' x 2.25 White House entrance card and envelope, marked ''Not Transferable.'' Mailing envelope in fair condition. Entrance card and its envelope in very good condition.
Thumbnail 112 Harry Truman SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 10'' x 8'' black and white photo of President Harry Truman inscribed in green ink, ''To Russ Stewart with all I have, a perfect host. Harry Truman.'' Russ Stewart was the Managing Editor of the Chicago Times. Other attendees and signers include Chicago Mayor ''Edward J. Kelly,'' Co-founder of the Chicago Times ''Richard J. Finnegan,'' FDR's Press Secretary ''J. Leonard Reinsch'' and Truman's Secretary ''Matt Connelly.'' Mounted to board of same size. Tear to upper left corner, light soiling and creasing. In good condition.
Thumbnail 113 John Tyler Pardon Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 John Tyler pardon signed as President dated 10 October 1843. Very clear, bold and full signature, “John Tyler” at the bottom of document. Tyler pardons a former postmaster who was found guilty of violating Post Office laws and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The 9” x 13” document bears a cream-colored Presidential seal and is displayed in a 14” x 22” double-matted frame. Document has intersecting folds, one that passes through Tyler’s signature at the bottom. Light soiling and a small vertical tear, otherwise very good condition.
Thumbnail 114 Washington's Death NP 1800 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The Philadelphia Aurora and General Advertiser'' newspaper dated 2 January 1800. Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin Bache: 1800. Newspaper, measuring 12'' x 21'', runs 4pp. Contents include notices about the recent death of President George Washington. Newspaper, a generally anti-Federalist outlet, was sympathetic to Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican Party philosophy. Light toning, a few pin-size holes and rough border edges not affecting readability. Very good condition overall.
Thumbnail 115 George Washington Invitation Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Partial autograph invitation, probably written by a member of General Washington's staff: ''eral Washington presents his compliments / Colo. Ward requests the favour of his company / dinner to day 3 oClock / Saturday morning.” This invitation could have been sent in early Summer 1778, when both Washington and Ward were in New Jersey and before Ward was imprisoned by the English in the fall of 1778. Measures 6.5” x 2.75” on laid paper, affixed to a page of identical size. Three vertical folds and light soiling. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 116 Woodrow Wilson TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Woodrow Wilson typed letter signed as President to Charles Ferguson of New York. From ''The White House'' dated 14 December 1914, Wilson writes, ''My dear Mr. Ferguson / Thank you sincerely for having let me see the enclosed, which I want to return. I have read your letter with great interest. I am not sure that my judgment goes with the suggestion about the schools, but perhaps something equivalent can be thought out. Cordially and sincerely yours, Woodrow Wilson.'' 7'' x 8.75'' letter contains horizontal foldline, otherwise excellent.
Thumbnail 117 George Bush TLS “A Dull Debate” Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 George Bush typed letter signed during his 1988 Presidential campaign. Dated 13 October 1988 and composed on official Vice Presidential seal note card, Bush writes to former Hearst newspaper editor Joseph Kingsbury-Smith regarding his debates with Dukakis. In part: “...Many thanks for your latest. I appreciate your sharing Bill Hearst’s column, 'A Dull Debate.' The pace has been hectic, but I am more determined than ever to win! Warm regards George Bush.” Measures 6.5” x 4.25”. Secretarial pencil marks to verso. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 118 Fidel Castro Signed Poster Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rosa Alicia Hernandez Morera -- with airplane stamp
Thumbnail 119 Porfirio Diaz DS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 120 Dwight Eisenhower SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 121 President Eisenhower TLS 1953 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed letter signed by President Dwight Eisenhower to the wife of General Howard Snyder thanking her for a birthday present. Composed on White House stationery and dated 14 October 1953, letter reads in part: ''...Thank you very much for your nice...present - but did you have to make me homesick for Colorado...Since I missed the aspen season this year, I shall...try to copy your lovely picture...'' Signed in black ink, ''D.E.'' Accompanied by cover. Measures 7'' x 9''. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 122 Eisenhower TLS as President Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Dwight Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President -- ''...your performance made a great hit...'' -- 6.75'' x 9'' Letter Mounted, Else Very Good
Thumbnail 123 Herbert Hoover TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Herbert Hoover typed letter signed to a Mrs. Helen M. Ellsworth on his personal embossed letterhead dated 6 September 1951. Hoover writes in full, ''My dear Mrs. Ellsworth: Thank you very much indeed for your kind letter of April 7th and the clipping which you enclosed. I want you to know that I deeply appreciate your friendly interest and good wishes. Yours faithfully, Herbert Hoover.'' 7.25'' x 10.5'' letter folded in thirds. Fine condition. With original transmittal envelope.
Thumbnail 124 Herbert Hoover TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Herbert Hoover typed letter signed to a Mrs. Helen M. Ellsworth on his personal embossed stationery. Dated 9 April 1951, Hoover writes in full, ''My dear Mrs. Ellsworth: Thank you very much indeed for your kind letter of April 7th and the clipping which you enclosed. I want you to know that I deeply appreciate your friendly interest and good wishes. Yours faithfully, Herbert Hoover.'' 7.25'' x 10.5'' letter folded in thirds is in fine condition. With original transmittal envelope.
Thumbnail 125 Herbert Hoover TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Herbert Hoover typed letter signed to a Mrs. Helen M. Ellsworth on his personal embossed letterhead. Dated 5 September 1951, Hoover writes in full, ''My dear Mrs. Ellsworth: I want you to know that I deeply appreciate your most kind birthday message. Yours faithfully, Herbert Hoover.'' 7.25'' x 10.5'' letter folded in thirds. In fine condition. With original transmittal envelope.
Thumbnail 126 Herbert Hoover TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Herbert Hoover typed letter signed to a Mrs. Helen M. Ellsworth on his personal embossed letterhead dated 14 March 1946. Hoover writes in full, ''My dear Mrs. Ellsworth: Many thanks for your kind note of March 7th. I greatly appreciate the spirit of your message. Yours faithfully, Herbert Hoover.” “7.25'' x 10.5'' letter folded in thirds. Excellent condition. Accompanied by original postmarked envelope.
Thumbnail 127 1789 Thomas Jefferson NP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1789 ''The Daily Advertiser'' Newspaper -- Thomas Jefferson Criticizes the Constitution -- 13'' x 20'' -- 4pp. -- Wear & Tears Else Very Good
Thumbnail 128 Kennedy Photo 1938 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Associated Press photo of the Kennedy children arriving in London in 1938, upon Joseph Kennedy serving as Ambassador to Great Britain. Very cute photo features Robert and Teddy Kennedy standing on either side of their mother, Rose. 10'' x 8'' glossy black and white photo has some light surface impressions and AP stamps to verso, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 129 Jackie Kennedy News Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Beautiful classic wire photo of First Lady-elect Jacqueline Kennedy, the day after JFK won the Presidential election of 1960. 8'' x 10'' glossy black and white photo is a well-known Jackie image, showing her walking along the beach in Hyannis Port on 9 November 1960. Stamped on verso, ''United States Information Service, American Embassy, London.'' Bends to corners and light chipping to lower margin, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 130 JFK AP Photo 1963 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 President John F. Kennedy original Associated Press wire photograph. Black and white photograph captured on Kennedy's 1963 trip to Germany just days before his infamous ''Ich bin ein Berliner'' speech. Text reads, ''...(NY4- June 23)...West German Cheers for President Kennedy...A hand-waving crowd greets President Kennedy and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer today during a drive from the Wahn airport to Cologne. Thousands of Germans lined the route...'' Image in excellent condition.
Thumbnail 131 JFK Assassination Bullet Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 132 Two Original JFK Funeral Photos Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Two unpublished photographs of President John F. Kennedy's funeral from the private collection of JFK's long-time secretary Evelyn Lincoln. Images show Kennedy's funeral procession and the Kennedy family gathered at the Capitol. Both measure 8” x 10”. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 133 2 JFK Memorial Press Photos Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Two original press photos from President John F. Kennedy's memorial service. Notation to reverse of one photo reads in part, “Joseph Klein offers prayers for President Kennedy in Temple Emanuel...11-26-63...” Notation to reverse of second photo reads, “Kennedy, Pres. John f. - Assassination – Funeral Reaction [both 'Assassination' and 'reaction' crossed out]...” From the Evelyn Lincoln Collection. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 134 JFK Assassination Photos Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Two original news photos of religious services following President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The first, date stamped 25 November 1963 to verso, shows a worship service at Beth Israel Synagogue. The other shows a service at St. Paul's Cathedral. Each black and white photo measures 6.5'' x 8.5''. Light discoloration and marks to versos; overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 135 JFK Press Release 1961 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original press release from the JFK Administration dated 6 February 1961, highlighting the discovery by First Lady Jackie Kennedy of the H.M.S. Resolute desk, which we all remember little John Kennedy peeking out from under. Given to President Rutherford B. Hayes by the United Kingdom, the desk had been tucked away in the basement of the White House until Mrs. Kennedy's discovery. She moved the historic desk to the Oval Office where it has remained since. 8.5'' x 14'' press release in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 136 Harvey Milk/Moscone Murder Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Historic San Francisco Chronicle newspaper regarding the assassinations of gay rights advocate and politician, Harvey Milk, and Mayor George Moscone. 28 November 1978 issue headlined, “City Hall Murders / Moscone, Milk Slain – Dan White Is Held.” Dianne Feinstein announced to the press, “Today San Francisco has experienced a...tragedy of immense proportions...both Mayor Moscone & Supervisor Harvey Milk have been shot and killed...and the suspect is Supervisor Dan White.” Complete issue covering the tragic event. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 137 Richard Nixon Resignation TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Richard Nixon typed Presidential resignation signed on replica White House letterhead, dated 9 August 1974. Letter reads in full, ''Dear Mr. Secretary: I hereby resign the office of President of the United States.'' Boldly signed ''Richard Nixon'' at the conclusion. Single page letter measures 6.5'' x 9.5''. As the only Presidential resignation in American history, these highly sought-after souvenir letters are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 138 Eleanor Roosevelt Signed Card Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 139 1952 Eleanor Roosevelt TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 140 Edith Roosevelt ALS & Free Frank Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 First Lady Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt autograph letter signed. Composed on ''Sagamore Hill'' stationery and dated 5 August [no year], Roosevelt writes to dear friend, Mrs. Gertrude Pullman Evans. In part: “...I shall be ready as soon as your visit is over, or any time before you go south. Always room for you...” Single page letter measures 5.5” x 6.75”. Accompanied by separate free franked envelope stamped Oyster Bay, New York, 28 April 1931 and signed “Edith K. Roosevelt” to upper right corner. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 141 Roosevelt Dies NP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 142 Harry Truman Signed Memoirs Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 143 Harry Truman TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Harry S. Truman typed letter signed and dated 22 August 1961. Typed on personalized stationery, letter reads in part, “Dear Mr. Maloney: Enclosed are the photographs you sent to be inscribed for Colonel John E. Condron and Colonel Philip J. John, which are being returned in the self-addressed stamped envelope you were thoughtful enough to provide…” The bottom is signed in black ink “Harry Truman.” 7.25” x 10.25'' letter in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 144 WWII German Photo Album Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A beautiful and historic photo album featuring the self-reflective perspective of a Nazi soldier. The unnamed soldier’s military portrait is adorned on the first page of the album and following are 193 of his photographs. Providing a documented view of the war through the soldier’s eyes, it begins with a soldier swearing-in ceremony in 1939. Flipping through the pages, there are photos of his unit bathing, marching, at the shooting range and practicing combat simulations. As his unit starts to travel, there is a beautiful photo of the village of Rübeland and its famous railroad en route to Poland. In Poland, where the War begins, there are pictures of German tanks, the collection of loot collected and graves of crosses. In 1940, the Western Westfeldzug Campaign to conquer Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and France is documented with photos of a dead soldier and adoring crowds welcoming his Nazi troops in Magdeburg, Germany. Paris pictures indicate that he enjoyed sightseeing with photos of the Arc de Triomphe, a Parisian Cafe, Paris theater, Marine Ministry building, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. There are some photos of Austria on the Danube River including a photo of a troop lined up by the river. An interesting picture shows a train carrying military vehicles to Russia, perhaps part of Germany’s ill-fated invasion of Russia. The following pages show Russian children and war-ravaged ruins. The soldier’s troops headed to the Russian village of Welisk, which was captured by the Germans on 14 July 1941 and rural landscape photos of the village are included. Photos of a Russian bomber and a plane that crashed are also present. In the city of Minsk in present-day Belarus, there is a picture of the Nazi tanks on the move as well as a few photos of the city. Further, along, there are pictures of winter and the snow that would ultimately derail the Nazis and force them to withdraw. One photo shows a tank that had been destroyed and another of train tracks shattered into pieces. One of the most interesting pictures is a huge glider in Cholm, Russia where there was heavy fighting. Another photo shows a dramatic photo of a partisan hanged from the gallows. The 7.5'' x 10.5” photo album also includes a partial marching route map for the soldier’s division. Most of the photos are in very good condition with minimal fading. An exceptional collection.
Thumbnail 145 Dutch Van Kirk Diary Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Amazing handwritten diary by Enola Gay Navigator Dutch Van Kirk, detailing with precision the events of 6 August 1945, the day of the atomic bomb explosion on Hiroshima. Diary comprised of 16 handwritten pages and 5 hand drawings is entitled ''First Atomic Air Strike on Hiroshima 6, August 1945 - By Dutch Van Kirk - Navigator Enola Gay.'' Written contemporaneously. Van Kirk writes in his hand: ''…Col. Paul Tibbets, C.O. of the 509 Comp Group, was in charge of the planning and execution of the mission. Tibbets who was an outstanding pilot naturally decided to be the pilot and he selected me as Navigator and Tom Ferebee as the navigator Bombardier. The three of us had done many bombing missions together…Our plane was a B-29 bomber which we named the Enola Gay. It was stripped of most guns for this mission in order to increase speed and altitude essential for getting away from the bomb. [Van Kirk adds here a simple drawing of the 2 leg flight plan.]…Our Atomic Bomb was named Little Boy. The Atomic bomb was armed in flight by Capt. (USN) Parson…So we men were now flying with an armed Atomic bomb just a few feet away. Basically, the idea was: A Projectile Uranium 235 would hit a target U235 and create Critical mass, a nuclear explosion would result. The bomb was never tested before our mission. Our Atomic Bomb was about…9400 pounds weight, and would equal 20,000 tons of TNT. [Van Kirk makes a schematic drawing of the Little Boy bomb with handwritten labels for its components.]…Tibbets said over the interphone: 'Its Hiroshima' which was our primary target…If weather had not been good we would have gone to our secondary target Kikina. Hiroshima had: Population 350,000. About 100 military targets worth bombing…Above Hiroshima we easily spotted the distinctive T-shaped Aioi Bridge, our aiming point. [Van Kirk draws a map of Hiroshima with the exact target labeled 'Aiming point Aioi Bridge' and also labels 7 surrounding military targets]…The bomb fell away from the aircraft at 0915:17 Tinian time. It took 43 seconds from the time the bomb left the plane until it exploded about 1110 above the aiming point. I watched every second pass. Our plane had to be 9 miles from the explosion to prevent destruction. The explosion happened 1980 ft. above the ground, in mid air to get maximum blast effect. The radius of total destruction was about 1.6 km (1 mile), with resulting fires across 11.4 km² (4.4 square miles) In all the excitement of the moment I forgot to put on my dark goggles…The first thing we saw was a large multi-colored cloud. I could see from my small window: The cloud was boiling up, mushrooming. It was amazing and evidence a tremendous amount of energy had been released…the damage was obviously horrendous. We needed a major shock to get the Japanese to accept surrender. The bomb hit on target only 400 ft from the Aioi Bridge in Hiroshima. We were going away from the bomb as fast as possible. At the time of the explosion; all we saw inside the plane was a flash of bright light. [Van Kirk draws a 2 page picture of the Atomic mushroom cloud and signs Theodore Van Kirk, Navigator Enola Gay, Hiroshima 6 Aug. 1945]…When the bomb left the plane we immediately went into a sharp right 150 degree turn and advanced the throttle. This was to get away from the bomb explosion and the resulting shock waves…the first shock wave hit the plane, and shortly afterwards a second unexpected shock wave. It felt like an extremely close flak burst but it turned out to be a visible shock wave measured at about 2.5 to 3 G. The plane was OK after the shock waves so we turned to observe the damage to Hiroshima. We could make no visual observation because the city was covered by black smoke and debris from the fires and the blast. But we had to get out of there and fast. [Van Kirk adds a complex drawing of the Enola Gay's escape plan]…The entire city of Hiroshima covered with smoke and debris and the mushroom of white cloud was still growing. Our mission was a complete success. Given the destruction of Hiroshima we had witnessed, we expected the Japanese to immediately sue for peace. We could still see the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima for an hour and a half as we flew back to Tinian. Japan was a defeated nation long before we dropped the bomb, but refused to surrender. The number of killed and missing was around 80,000. Unfortunately in modern warfare you cannot separate civilian and military targets and there were about 100 military targets in Hiroshima. There is no morality in war of any type and in modern war innocents as well as military get killed. I feel that President Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb was justified as it ended the war with minimum loss of life of both Japanese and Allied. Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator Enola Gay Hiroshima 6 Aug. 1945.'' Much more, as the manuscript describes in great detail all the events of the Hiroshima mission in 16 handwritten pages. One of the few diaries by Enola Gay crew members ever to come to market, and the only one by Van Kirk. A diary by co-pilot Robert Lewis sold at auction in 2002 for $350,000 and one by Assistant Weaponeer Morris Jeppson sold for $20,000.
Thumbnail 146 Enola Gay Silk Maps Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 George Caron's East China Sea ''Silk'' Maps, used in Caron's survival kit flown on the Enola Gay atomic bomb mission to Hiroshima. Accompanied by a letter of provenance and signed photograph. These AAF Cloth Charts, often referred to as a ''silk'' maps, contain two maps on opposite sides of a large piece (32.25'' x 30.5'') of thin cloth. Both maps, identified as C-52 and C-53, are detailed colored maps of the East China Sea, including Japan, with a scale of 1:4,000,000 and dated February 1945. The map legend is in the upper right corner of map No. C-52. Silk maps were issued by the Army Air Force for the Aeronautical Chart Service and were usually carried by pilots and crew in their survival kits when they flew over enemy territory. Intended to be durable, they were actually made of semi-synthetic fiber rather than silk. These maps, belonging to Technical Sergeant Caron and flown during the Hiroshima mission, have been gently pinned into a foam board backing and are in fine condition. The maps are accompanied by a one page handwritten letter of provenance signed by George Caron. The letter, with Caron's name and address stamped at the top, is dated 26 October 1982, and addressed to Paul J. Boyer of Lakewood, Colorado. This notarized letter reads, ''Please accept this letter as certification that the silk map of the Western Pacific Ocean you acquired from me came from the Tail Gunner's survival kit that was on board the B-29, Enola Gay on her three missions over Japan including the one on Aug. 6, 1945 to Hiroshima.'' Also included is a color photo (5'' x 3.5'', affixed to blue backing) of the Enola Gay signed on the backing below the photo, ''Best wishes, Paul / George R. (Bob), Tail Gunner.''
Thumbnail 147 Mitsuo Fuchido ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed by Mitsuo Fuchido, the Japanese naval air officer who commanded and personally led the first wave of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Fine content two-page letter datelined Seattle, 27 December 1966, in English to Cornelius Greenway: ''I am in Seattle, Wash. This is my headquarters in the United States for the Capt. Fuchida Evangelistic Association. On my Honolulu visit, it was the 25th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack and my testimony had been richly blessed…Now I want to answer for your question…1. Japanese Navy Lieutenant Safuro Sakai, ace pilot, was not under my command in the Pearl Harbor attack. 2. I am now granted as a permanent resident in the United States. 3. General Minoru Genda was my classmate at the Japanese Naval Academy.On the day of Pearl Harbor attack, he was an air operations staff officer of the Fleet and I was a chief-commander of the air-squadron of the Fleet. After the war was over, I became a Christian evangelist.'' Near fine condition with original signed envelope.
Thumbnail 148 WWII German Rare Photograph Album Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 WWII Luftwaffe rare photograph album of Kampfgeschwader, Unit e8. Album comprises 189 black and white snapshots of German air force that were an essential component of Adolph Hitler's Blitzkrieg. Clear captions for each photo, neatly handwritten in German. Photos chronicle winter and summer activities of enlisted men on and off duty including poses at the Eiffel Tower, airplanes on the airfield, Nazi flags flying, air crew funerals in field, a prisoner held to the ground, women swimming and more. Wood covered album with gray cloth binding measures 12.75'' x 9.25''. Cream paper has some warping and bending at paper edges, fixed by metal screws. Minor scratching, discoloration, chipping along edges to front and back covers, else near fine condition. Photos measure 3.75'' x 2.75'' or 2.75'' x 3.75''. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 149 Huge WWII Air Corps Lot Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Gigantic United States Air Corps collection from World War II that belonged to Air Corps officer Jack Furber. The lot contains two original forest green combat uniforms with brass buttons and an Air Corps seal patch at the shoulder, a green Air Corps hat with a patch, several war medals and pins, an Air Corps merit award certificate, a negative of a fighter plane, a large United States of America flag, 8'' x 10'' portrait of Furber in his uniform and three personal photo albums. The 9'' x 11'' red-covered album contains photos of Air Force fighter jets and bombers, pictures of Furber�s unit, photos of himself, family photos and love letters from admiring girls. The 9'' x 11.25'' green album covers the later stages of the War along with a few post-war photos. 14'' x 12.5'' brown photo album is partially filled and has late 1940's to mid 1950's pictures of his wife and children and their travels. It also includes a 1948 Ohio State University graduation card. The winged medals have some rusting on the back. The uniforms and certificate are in near fine condition. A comprehensive World War II lot that visually narrates the combat and life experiences of an American pilot officer.
Thumbnail 150 Hap Arnold Photo Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 General ''Hap'' Arnold signed photo inscribed on the border below the image: ''To Gen. 'Nate' Twining with kindest regards and best wishes of H. H. Arnold Commander Army Air Forces.'' Image measures 7.5'' x 9.5''; image with matting measures 11'' x 14''. In excellent condition.
Thumbnail 151 Winston Churchill WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original wire photo of Winston Churchill in contemplative thought, holding his cigar aboard a Naval warship during World War II. Stapled information sheet from the Army Photographic Agency dates photo to 12 June 1944 and states that the ship is taking him to the headquarters of General Montgomery. Glossy black and white photo measures 8'' x 10'' and has two staples at the top corners, else fine.
Thumbnail 152 Winston Churchill WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Candid original World War II press photo of Winston Churchill, cigar in mouth, aboard a World II ship with other Allied officers. Undated photo has U.S. Army Signal Corps seal at bottom left corner and notation ''ETD HQ 44 5044.''. The glossy 10'' x 8'' black and white photo is in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 153 Winston Churchill WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare and candid original press photo of Prime Minister Winston Churchill inspecting Allied troops in the field. In the foreground, American and 327th U.S. Infantry flags are hoisted over Churchill's image. The 327th was part of the U.S. 101st Airborne Division which landed on Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion, after which this photograph was likely taken. Black and white glossy photo measures 8'' x 10''. Staining to verso and very light scratches, else near fine.
Thumbnail 154 Mark Clark TLS & Patch Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Mark W. Clark typed letter signed with cover on ''Headquarters 15th Army Group'' stationery. 25 January 1945 letter to Sherwood Johnson reads: ''I glad to hear that you are a member of the Boy Scouts of America, no longer command the Fifth Army, brought a few Fifth Army shoulder patches along with me and am inclosing [sic] one as you requested.'' 8'' x 10.5'', one page. Slightly toned cover is also signed by Clark. Accompanied by one patch, in mint condition. Minor toning and ''C'' to Clark's signature slightly smudged. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 155 82nd Airborne Patches Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A set of three patches belonging to a soldier from the 82nd Airborne, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which headed the D-Day invasion on 6 June 1944 and fought until 15 July 1944, when they were brought back to Utah Beach. The patches are a 2” x 3” 82nd Airborne shoulder patch, a 4” diameter bullion paratrooper patch and a 4.5” diameter devil patch. All three patches have loose threading and soiling, but are in very good condition.
Thumbnail 156 WWII Photo D-Day Memorial Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of the U.S. Color Guard and French flower girls standing in front of a D-Day monument at Utah Beach, France, dedicated to the fallen men of the 1st Engineer Special Brigade. Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to photo dates it to 6 June 1945. Glossy 10'' x 8'' black and white photo has two staples, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 157 WWII Photo D-Day Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original D-Day press photo shows view of American aircraft flying over Normandy. Stapled to photo is Army Photographic Agency information sheet. Black and white glossy photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has minor spotting and scratching along with two staples. Overall in very good condition.
Thumbnail 158 WWII Photo D-Day Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original D-Day invasion wire photo of American troops getting fired at by Nazis on Utah Beach. Information sheet stapled to photo from the U.S. Signal Corps dates photo to 11 June 1944. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo is printed from the original negative. Mild spotting and twice stapled, else near fine.
Thumbnail 159 WWII Photo Omaha Beach Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of a crane unloading cases of food at Omaha Beach, France. The U.S. Army Photographic Agency's information sheet glued to the verso dates photo to 1 July 1944 and states that the food will be delivered to soldiers on the front line and to French civilians. Black and white glossy photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has light corner creasing, else near fine. U.S. Army Signal Corps stamp to lower left corner.
Thumbnail 160 WWII D-Day Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of American troops carrying equipment onto Omaha Beach in Northern France with landing craft in the background. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 6 June 1944. 10'' x 8'' glossy black and white photo has light spotting and scratching from negative transfer along with two staples, else in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 161 WWII D-Day Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World II wire photo dated 6 June 1944 of American soldiers administering first aid to survivors who barely made it to the Normandy shore. According to Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to the photo, the landing craft pictured was hit on the north coast of France near Cherbourg and the soldiers reached the shore by swimming or floating on rafts. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has two staples, else near fine.
Thumbnail 162 WWII D-Day Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of the D-Day invasion. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Army Photographic Agency states that American troops are resting after storming the beachhead. The black and white glossy photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has light scratching from negative transfer and two staples, else fine.
Thumbnail 163 WWII D-Day Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of American troops disembarking a warship and carrying their equipment through the water at Utah Beach, France. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 7 June 1944. Black and white glossy photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has light creasing and two staples, else fine.
Thumbnail 164 WWII D-Day Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II bird's-eye-view press photo of Omaha Beach immediately following D-Day shows wreckage, naval ships and barrage balloons. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 23 June 1944 and gives a detailed description about the operation. It also indicates that this photo was withheld from release until 1 November 1948. The glossy black and white photo measures 9.5'' x 4.75'' and has two staples, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 165 D-Day WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original WWII photo of American soldiers assisting fellow soldiers at Utah Beach during the D-Day Invasion. According to the accompanying information sheet from the Pentagon's Army Photographic Agency, the men are emerging from a sunken landing craft on 6 June 1944. Black and white glossy 10'' x 8'' photo has staining to verso, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 166 William Donovan Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 General William Donovan signed photo inscribed �To Ashley T. Cole, With best regards, Bill Donovan.� As head of the Office of Strategic Services during World War II, Donovan was perhaps the most influential person in forming the CIA post-war. His idea to allow the Agency to conduct covert operations met with opposition from President Truman, but was ultimately adopted in the Congressional acts that would create the CIA. 8'' x ''10 black and white matte photo has light wrinkling at top and light creasing. Overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 167 Eisenhower Signed D-Day Speech Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autographed copy of General Dwight Eisenhower’s stirring D-Day speech. 5.75'' x 9'' document is framed with a photo of Eisenhower speaking to GI's, for an overall size of 20.75'' x 13''. Clearly signed “Dwight Eisenhower” at the bottom in blue fountain pen. Light creasing and very light scuff to lower left edge, else fine.
Thumbnail 168 Dwight D. Eisenhower Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II original press photo of General Dwight D. Eisenhower on a naval warship in the English Channel. Army Photographic Agency Information sheet taped to verso dates photo to 7 June 1944 and states that Eisenhower was watching Allied landing operations off the coast of France. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo is near fine.
Thumbnail 169 Dwight D. Eisenhower WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of General Dwight D. Eisenhower on D-Day. From the Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to photo, Eisenhower is speaking to paratroopers just before they board their planes for the first assault on Normandy. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has a very small crease to the top right border and two staples, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 170 Enola Gay & Bocks Car SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed 10'' x 8'' photographic collection of images from the 509th Airborne Composite, ''The First Atomic Bombardment.'' Featuring photos of the group's patch, and the Bocks Car and Enola Gay crews. Signed by seven of the men involved with the missions over Nagasaki and Hiroshima: Paul Tibbets, Charles Sweeney, ''Dutch'' Van Kirk, Morris Jeppson, Fred Olivi, Richard Nelson, and Frederick Ashworth.
Thumbnail 171 Enola Gay Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 World War II Enola Gay signed photo. Eleven members of the 509th stand and kneel in two lines, in front of aircraft, in uniform. Autographs of Paul Tibbets, Rickie Nelson, George R. Caron, Tom Ferebee, Morris R. Jeppson and Dutch Van Kirk, who added ''Enola Gay / 6 Aug 1945''. Of those who signed this photo, only Van Kirk remains living. Black and white photo measures 10'' x 8''. Signatures are bold and vary in color: black, blue, red and green inks used. Almost no creases, fine condition.
Thumbnail 172 Battle of Britain FDC Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Battle of Britain 25th Anniversary First Day Cover dated 13 September 1965 signed by 26 fighter pilots who participated in the historic battle against the Nazis. Special commemorative First Day Cover states “The Battle of Britain 25th Anniversary'' and has color illustrations of three various British bombers, along with eight Battle of Britain stamps. The cover measures 9” x 6.5” and has an opened back flap and lightly worn corners, otherwise in near fine condition. Includes complete list of pilots who signed the cover.
Thumbnail 173 Mitsuo Fuchida Signed Book Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Mitsuo Fuchida signed memoir, ''From 'Pearl Harbor to Golgotha''' published by Ski Pilots Press: San Jose: 1955. Signed in blue ballpoint on the front free endpaper, ''Mitsuo Fuchida'' adding the Biblical verse ''Luke 23:34'' and his name in Japanese characters. After WWII, Fuchida emigrated to the U.S. and became a Christian preacher. Hardcover 5.5'' x 7.5'' book runs 94 pages. In good condition, with some soiling and chipping to the boards, a former owner's name written at the top of the signature page, and two library card paste-downs.
Thumbnail 174 German Spies Executed 1945 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Series of World War II press photographs depicting the execution of German spies by firing squad. Four images dated May 1945. Caption: ''Captured in American uniforms, three German spies face execution by a firing squad after they were court martialed. At time of capture they carried with them a radio transmitter and receiver to relay...results of their reconnaissance of roads & bridges...they had perfected their disguise by mingling with American prisoners of war...'' Measurements range from 6.25'' x 9'' to 8'' x 9.5''. Excellent.
Thumbnail 175 Sir Arthur Harris TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Note signed by British Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris. Signed boldly in black ink, ''Arthur T. Harris ACM RAF'' dated 17 February 1945. The note bears the stamped royal seal and is embossed ''Headquarters, Bomb Command, c/o C.P.O., High Wycombe, Bucks.'' Addressed to Mr. Brian Jones in Birmingham, England. 4.75'' x 7.5'' note is folded in fourths and through the signature, which is still pristine. Light toning, near fine. With postmarked transmittal envelope.
Thumbnail 176 WWII Bronze Star Medal Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 World War II Bronze Star Medal presented to Private First Class Frederick Quigg, who assumed command of a machine gun squad at Iwo Jima after the squad leader was killed. A letter from then Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan accompanies the medal elaborating on the leadership and bravery of Quigg at Iwo Jima. The lot also includes a USMC press release, a newspaper photo of Quigg and Quigg’s signed Selective Service registration certificate. The 1” x 2.75'' medal has light wear, with still bright fabric and working clasp.
Thumbnail 177 Iwo Jima Map & Documents Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Collection of original 1945 4th Marines soldier's documents regarding Iwo Jima. Includes a 4th Marines Landing Information Sheet measuring 9.25'' x 18.5''. Document lists 17 questions regarding unit logistics and planning in the event of casualties. Upon the verso is a detailed map of Iwo Jima. Also includes Re-embarkation orders dated 13 March 1945, a four-page ''Alphabet Flag Names'' signal sheet for Army-Navy communications, and a 1944 edition of ''The Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet.'' In very good condition.
Thumbnail 178 Iwo Jima Marine Press Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Official World War II U.S. Marine Corps press photo of the wreckage at Iwo Jima. Dated 27 February 1945, caption reads in part: ''Two Jima Invasion Wreckage...section of the beach where U.S. Marines stormed ashore on Iwo Jima as it appeared on D-Day and two days after. Wreckage of our landing craft along the shore, gives some idea of the stiff opposition put up by the Japs while they were defending the island...'' Image measures approximately 8.5'' x 10.5''. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 179 Rosenthal & Holcomb FDC Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Joe Rosenthal and General Thomas Holcomb signed first day cover with a cachet honoring ''Old Glory'' over Iwo Jima. Signed in black ballpoint by photographer Joe Rosenthal and blue fountain pen by Marine Corps General Thomas Holcomb, who has added, ''General, USMC Ret.'' beneath his signature. Measures 6.5'' x 3.5'' postmarked 11 July 1945. In very good condition, with scattered toning and surface wear.
Thumbnail 180 WWII Richard Jarczyk Execution Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Pair of World War II press photos of the execution of Nazi spy, Richard Jarczyk. Dated 28 April 1945, self-confessed Nazi spy, Richard Jarczyk faces execution by firing squad. Jarczyk confessed to operating behind the lines of the U.S. 7th Army where he sabotaged equipment and killed American soldiers. Images measure approximately 5.5'' x 8.5''. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 181 Douglas MacArthur TLS 1954 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed letter signed by Douglas MacArthur. Letter dated 2 August 1954 reads in part ''Thank you so much for your gracious note, recall so vividly and pleasantly my tour of service in Baltimore.'' Letter is signed to bottom right corner in dark ink. Measures 8'' x 10.5''. Contains two horizontal folds, overall excellent condition.
Thumbnail 182 Sir Bernard Montgomery DS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 World War II souvenir German surrender document signed by Sir Bernard Montgomery, whose crucial victory in the Second Battle of El Alamein sealed the fate of Rommel's famed Afrika Korps. In fact, because of this victory, the British government bestowed the title of Alamein upon him. Signed ''Montgomery of Alamein F.M. [Field Marshal],'' document outlines surrender of German forces in Holland, Denmark and northwest Germany. Measures 8.5'' x 9.5''. Small chip to bottom and very small paper loss to lower left. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 183 Nazi Surrender Signed Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed souvenir copy of the Nazi Conditions of Surrender, authentically signed by American Generals Mark W. Clark, Matthew Ridgway and Jimmy Doolittle, and Nazi naval commander Karl D'nitz. Additionally dated by D'nitz, ''11-2-79.'' Included is an autographed note of provenance from General Ridgway dated 19 September 1979 confirming that he signed the copy. 8'' x 8.5'' document in very good condition with folds and trimmed bottom margin, not affecting content or signatures.
Thumbnail 184 WWII Nazis Captured Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original WWII press photo showing Nazi troops captured by the Allies. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 6 June 1944, and describes ''Germans, members of Hitler's fighting forces, trudge along with hands over heads to become prisoners of the 'weak Allies.''' Made from an enlarged print from the original negative. 10'' x 8'' photo has two staples and crease to upper right corner, else very good.
Thumbnail 185 Chester Nimitz ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed by famed World War II Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Dated 29 October 1954 upon his personal stationery, letter reads in full, �Dear Mr. Treston: Many thanks for your friendly and courteous letter of Oct. 20 regarding our daughter Mary and her shell collection. Mary is indeed a happy and contented girl. Sincerely yours- C.W. Nimitz�. With original envelope addressed in Nimitz�s hand. 8'' x 10.5'' letter has tape remnants along one edge of verso, otherwise very good.
Thumbnail 186 Chester Nimitz ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed by WWII Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Dated 8 December 1956 from Berkeley and written in pen upon a 5.5'' x 3'' card, the letter wishes a Mr. C.J. Treston Happy Holidays and thanks him for a Christmas card and stamps. Signed upon the verso, ''C.W. Nimitz.'' Includes the original envelope addressed in Nimitz’s handwriting, which along with the letter, is pasted to a 5.75” x 7.25” strip of paper; bottom of card is also glued to top of envelope. Card is lightly toned, otherwise very good.
Thumbnail 187 WWII Photo Omaha Beach Memorial Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of a simple stone memorial dedicated by the French Government at Omaha Beach. In both French and English, dedication reads: ''The Allied forces landing on this shore which they call Omaha Beach liberate Europe - June 6th 1944.'' Black and white glossy photo measuring 8'' x 10'' has information sheet from the Army Photographic Agency twice stapled to it, else fine.
Thumbnail 188 Operation Vengeance SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Glossy black and white crew photo, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by Roger Ames, Julius Jacobson, Louis Kittel, John Mitchell, Del Goerke, Besby Holmes, Doug Canning, and Rex Barber, surviving members of the successful mission to kill Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, one of the principal planners of the attack on Pearl Harbor. 10'' x 8'' photo is in fine condition, with light skipping and contrast to Holmes' signature.
Thumbnail 189 George Patton TLS Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed letter signed by World War II General George Patton. On U.S. Army stationery letter dated 10 November 1944, signed in blue ink “G S Patton Jr.” Addressed to Brian Jones in Birmingham, England, Patton favorably responds to Jones' request for an autograph. Letter has light foxing and wrinkling along center fold, otherwise very good condition. A rare WWII dated letter.
Thumbnail 190 George Patton West Point ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 General George S. Patton's personal letter, handwritten by him while a young man studying at West Point. In this letter dated 18 August 1904, Patton writes in part: ''the first class were having artillery practice this morning and though we could not see the guns we could see the shell bursting on the hills and it looked fine'' Letter is signed ''your loving brother / Georgie.'' Letter is double sided, folded card style. Near fine.
Thumbnail 191 George Patton West Point Yearbook Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original United States Military Academy at West Point yearbook entitled “The Howitzer of 1906.” From Patton's freshman year, it mis-spells the novice soldier and future World War II General's name as ''Patten, George Francis.'' 474pp. octavo hardbound book measures 7.5” x 9.5”. In very good condition with light shelf wear and a loose spine. No internal marks.
Thumbnail 192 Joe Rosenthal ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Nice Joe Rosenthal autograph letter signed dated 11 November 1992. Rosenthal responds to a request for his autograph: ''Dear Mrs. Markopoulos, Please forgive me for the long delay in signing your envelopes. They were mislaid somehow, and just found. My apologies for the delay, and I hope they are still useful to you. Sincerely, Joe Rosenthal.'' Letter on rice paper measures 8'' x 11''. Uneven left edge and light creasing, otherwise excellent.
Thumbnail 193 Joe Rosenthal SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Glossy 8'' x 10'' photo of the Iwo Jima flag-raising, signed vertically in blue felt tip, ''Joe Rosenthal, AP photograph Iwo Jima.'' In fine condition, with some creasing to lower right corner.
Thumbnail 194 William H. Taft Autograph Letter Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 William Taft partial unsigned handwritten letter upon his personal letterhead dated 21 September 1914. First page of a longer letter to Frank Prentiss Rand, editor of the Signet of Phi Sigma Kappa. In part: ''I wish I could write on something more cheerful than the War. I never expected to live to see such a disaster to the human race. Its extent and immediate effect are so stupendous that one sits aghast without being able to formulate an opinion about it. We can only hope and pray.'' Single 5'' x 8'' page in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 195 Dutch Van Kirk SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Color satin-finish 10'' x 8'' photo of the Enola Gay on the runway, signed in blue felt tip, ''The first atomic bomb was dropped from an altitude of 30,600 ft. It exploded about 1800 ft above the ground 43 seconds later. The city of Hiroshima was devastated, but millions of Japanese and Allied lives were saved. Days later the war ended and the killing stopped. Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator, Enola Gay, Hiroshima, 6 Aug. 1945.'' In fine condition.
Thumbnail 196 Paul von Hindenburg Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 German President Paul von Hindenburg World War I signed photograph. Black and white image boldly signed in black felt tip ink, ''von Hindenburg.'' Image measures approximately 6.5'' x 9''. Official stamp to verso reads, ''Urheberrecht biebt vorbehalter.'' Overall, very good condition.
Thumbnail 197 WWII Panaramic Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original panoramic photo of the 101st Airborne ''Screaming Eagles,'' 506th C Company. Signed upon the verso by 20 of the soldiers in the unit, who also listed their addresses. The 101st Airborne, or ''Screaming Eagles'' were renowned for action at D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and Operation Market Garden. Many of the men of this company C were on a C-47 that was shot down on D-Day at Picauville France; all of those aboard perished. Photo measuring 25” x 7” has light creasing and fading. In very good condition.
Thumbnail 198 WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo dated 10 June 1944 of a United States antitank unit firing in Fort De Fougaville, France. The Pentagon's Army Photographic Agency has indicated on the verso that the Americans were aiming at a house in an attempt to get a hidden sniper. The 10'' x 8'' glossy black and white photo has excellent, artistic contrast, and is in very good condition.
Thumbnail 199 WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo dated 6 June 1944 of four American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division, 308th Regiment. Information sheet stapled to photo states that they were given V-Mail blanks to write their final letters home before departing Saltby, England to take part in D-Day, which they knew they might not survive. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has two staples, else fine.
Thumbnail 200 WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original WWII press photo of Ashchurch, England just months after World War II ended. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 25 November 1945 and describes it as a storage area that shipped supplies to the British Isles. The glossy 10'' x 8'' black and white photo has two staples, else fine.
Thumbnail 201 WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of boxed vehicle storage yard at Newport Old Town docks in Wales. Information typed upon verso from the Department of Army dates photo to 17 July 1943. Glossy black and white photo measures 10'' x 8'' and has tiny crease at bottom left corner, else fine.
Thumbnail 202 WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of a Frenchman giving information to an American Corporal, near Vierville Sur-Mer, France. Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to photo dates it to 7 June 1944. 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has two staples, else near fine.
Thumbnail 203 WWII Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of ''Rhino'' ferry unloading its cargo of Army ambulances onto a French beach. Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to picture dates photo to 1 July 1944 and states that the equipment would be delivered to additional front line hospitals. 10'' x 8'' glossy black and white photo has two staples and a chipped corner, else fine.
Thumbnail 204 WWII Photo American GI Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo dated 8 August 1944 of American soldiers gingerly walking through a street in Saint-Malo, France where German snipers were firing from houses. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo is in near fine condition. From the U.S. Army Photographic Agency.
Thumbnail 205 WWII Photo American GI Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo dated 14 July 1944 of American Major Nicholas E. Keserie cradling a French baby. Information sheet stapled to the photo from the Army Photographic Agency indicates that the baby was one of the first delivered by U.S. Army medics in the Utah Beach Sector, France. Glossy black and white photo measuring 8'' x 10'' has two staples, else fine.
Thumbnail 206 WWII Photo Crashed Glider Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of a crashed Allied glider in a French orchard during the early stages of the D-Day invasion. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 6 June 1944. Glossy black and white photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has two staples, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 207 WWII Normandy Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II photo dated 8 July 1944 at Omaha Beach, France. Information sheet from Signal Corps states that the quarry in the picture was taken over by American troops and provides rock for road building. 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has two staples, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 208 WWII Photo Rescue Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo dated 6 June 1944 of American soldiers pulling on a rope attempting to save survivors off a landing craft sunk by the Germans. According to the Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to the photo, the landing craft was hit on the north coast of France near Cherbourg. The 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has two staples, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 209 WWII Photo Saint-Malo, France Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of American soldiers at a captured strong point in Saint-Malo, France. Information from the Department of the Army upon the verso dates photo to 9 August 1944. Glossy black and white photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has light show-through from text on verso, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 210 WWII Photo Soldiers at Mass Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II press photo of American Chaplain Edward J. Waters conducting prayer services on a Plymouth, England pier for soldiers about to launch the D-Day attack. Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to verso. Black and white 10'' x 8'' glossy photo has two stapes and two additional staple marks, else near fine.
Thumbnail 211 WWII Photo Soldiers Praying Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of an informal mass for soldiers of the 56th Signal Batalion in Saint Laurent Sur-Mere, France. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Army Photographic Agency states that the mass took place in an apple orchard, on the first Sunday after D-Day. Glossy black and white photo measuring 10'' x 8'' has two staples, else fine.
Thumbnail 212 WWII Photo Nurse Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of an American Army nurse preparing an injection, lighted by a kerosene lamp. Information sheet from the Army Photographic Agency glued to verso dates photo to 23 February 1944 and states that the nurse is stationed at an Evacuation Hospital in Wales. Glossy black and white photo measuring 10'' x 8'' is in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 213 WWII Photo Medical Personnel Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of a medical examiner tagging a dead American soldier in St. Mere Elgise, France. Information sheet stapled to photo from the Signal Corps dates photo to 7 June 1944. 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has ltwo staples, else near fine.
Thumbnail 214 WWII Photo Normandy Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War II wire photo of Normandy taken from the hills overlooking a beach in northern France. Information sheet from the Army Photographic Agency stapled to photo dates it to 12 June 1944 and states, ''…long lines of men and material stream ashore at beach in northern France...there is an unceasing flow of troops and supplies…'' Sheet stamped, ''Released for Publication by Overseas Field Press Censor.'' 10'' x 8'' black and white glossy photo has two staples and two additional staple marks, else fine.
Thumbnail 215 WWII Photo Omaha Beach Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original World War press photo of Omaha Beach three days after D-Day, busy with soldiers, trucks, bulldozers, jeeps and what appears to be a blimp. Army Photographic Agency information sheet stapled to photo dates it to 9 June 1944 and states, ''...Telephone poles and lines, strung by Signal Corps men, establish communications between the forward moving troops and the beachhead…'' Glossy black and white photo measuring 8'' x 10'' has two staples, else near fine.
Thumbnail 216 Hiroshima Bomb Wire Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 217 Hiroshima Crew Card Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 218 Courtney Hodges TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 219 Naval Bluejacket Manual 1918 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The Bluejacket's Manual'' of the US Navy -- 1918 -- 807pp. -- Illustrated -- Wear to Boards and Corners, Good
Thumbnail 220 Naval Officer Letter 1945 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 World War II memo from Lieutenant Commander Charles Strom of the USS Saranac, the ''Fightin' Sarah''. Dated 13 August 1945, memo reads in part: ''…I am being detached…to be hospitalized. This is a temporary detachment but there is a possibility that it may be a permanent detachment…'' The USS Saranac provided support to ships throughout World War II. Typed letter measures 8'' x 10.5''. Paper is significantly toned, and has severe chips and bites at the edges. The text is unaffected, and remains clear and readable. Good condition.
Thumbnail 221 ''Navy and Marine Corps'' 1916 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The Navy and Marine Corps Register.'' Washington: Government Printing Office: 1916. Soft-cover octavo runs 395pp. Includes tipped-in copy of General Order No. 163 from 1904. Comprehensive World War I-era list of commissioned and warrant officers from the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Green paper cover dampstained, soiled, and torn away from top 0.25'' of backstrip. Internally clean and tight. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 222 Joe Rosenthal Iwo Jima Signed FDC Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Iwo Jima Photographer Joe Rosenthal Signed First Day Cover -- ''Battle Scenes on Iwo Jima'' Cover Dated 11 June 1945 -- Excellent Condition
Thumbnail 223 Gen. Westmoreland TLS 1967 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 General William Childs Westmoreland typed letter signed, dated 12 March 1967. Letter reads in full, ''Dear Miss Morton: Thank you for your letter of 6 March and the enclosed clipping. It was kind of you to send packages and letters to our fighting men and I am sure they have enjoyed receiving them. Your support for our efforts in Vietnam is much appreciated. Best wishes, Sincerely, W. C. Westmoreland / General, United States Army.'' Letter, measuring 7'' x 8.5'', bright with light smudges at bottom not affecting signature. Near fine.
Thumbnail 224 USS Saranac 1944 Port Regulations Memo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 An official wartime memo from on board the USS Saranac dated 8 December 1944. Memo states regulations regarding conduct while in port. The Saranac provided fuel and support to ships throughout World War II. In June 1944, the Saranac was attacked by Japanese aircraft; causing severe damage to her structure and resulting in the loss of 9 men, 7 killed and 2 missing. The Fightin' Sarah received five battle stars for her World War II service. Letter measures 8'' x 10.5''. Heavy toning, chips and bites to edges. Good condition.
Thumbnail 225 Martin Luther King Signed Book Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Martin Luther King, Jr. signed book ''Why We Can't Wait,'' written by King as a call to action for ''Freedom Now.'' Harper & Row: New York: 1964. Inscribed by King on the front free endpaper, ''To Daniel Scott / With Best Wishes / Martin Luther King, Jr.'' Present with dustjacket showing original $3.50 purchase price. Chipping and general wear to dustjacket as well as a 1'' v-shaped tear to rear cover. Book in excellent condition save for previous owner's writing ''D. Scott'' to tail edge and his name and address to ffep above King's inscription. Also included with lot is a program for an event on 10 August 1964 for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in Philadelphia, where King was the featured speaker, and ostensibly where this book was signed. An important landmark book in the Civil Rights movement, made all the more moving with King's inscription.
Thumbnail 226 Nelson Mandela ''Long Walk'' Signed Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Nobel Peace Prize winner and first democratically-elected President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela's signed autobiography, ''Long Walk to Freedom.'' Norwalk, CT: Easton Press: 2000. Rare book signed on title page in dark ink by Mandela, who began this autobiography during his 27 years in prison. Luxuriously bound in leather with 22 karat gilt lettering, page ends and designs on covers. Interior printed on acid-neutral paper resistant to toning. Pages smyth-sewn, moire fabric endsheets and ribbed spine. Also includes sewn in silk book marker. From a print run of 1,000, this volume is in unread condition. An elegant, pristine edition, 558 pages, measuring 6.25'' x 9.5''. Beautiful condition.
Thumbnail 227 Mormonism ALS 1842 Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed by a Presbyterian missionary regarding Nauvoo and Mormonism. Composed to Reverend Milton Badger, Secretary of the American Home Missionary Society in New York, by John C. Holbrook. Datelined Dubuque, Iowa Territory, 5 April 1842, Holbrook complains of the destructive influence of Mormonism. “...Every minister knows that whenever God's people are revived, & put forth special efforts for the salvation of sinners, then the Devil stirs up his instruments to promote a revival of his work. Sometimes he uses Universalists; sometimes Infidels, & sometimes the Mormons...” A Mormon had been interrupting the missionary's prayer meetings, addressing the congregation to enlighten them in the mysteries of that system, & with the revelations said to have been vouchsafed to Joe Smith, the prophet of “the latter day Saints.” The man had come to the mission for enlightenment, but it seems that Holbrook's doctrines could not attract him, for he would announce at the close of meetings that “There will be preaching...by one of the Elders of Israel,” commonly called Mormons. Holbrook especially despises the doctrine, “signs shall follow them that believe,” &c., “they shall speak with new tongues - shall lay hands on the sick & they shall recover” & “that these are the evidences of real faith. They profess to perform these miracles.” He goes on to complain in less indignant terms about competition from Catholics. Emendations throughout in ink show that this letter was adapted for use by the Missionary Society in one of its publications. Letter measures 7.5'' x 12.5''. Bottom fourth cleanly detached, with partial splits at other folds. A fascinating letter in fragile, though good condition.
Thumbnail 228 Harriet B. Stowe ''Cabin'' Signed Start Price: 500.00High Bid: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” signed and inscribed by Harriet Beecher Stowe dated 29 July 1893. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin & Company: 1893. Inscribed on the flyleaf, “Warren G. Kittredge with the best wishes / of his friend / Harriet Beecher Stowe / July 29 1893 / He that is faithful in that / which is least is faithful / also in much / Luke 16,10.” The Bible quote ties in with the sentiments Stowe writes of in Chapter XVII ''The Freeman's Defense''. The elderly Simeon encourages George with a quote from Psalms, and says ''...it is often those who have least of all in this life whom He chooseth for the kingdom. Put thy trust in Him, and, no matter what befalls thee here, He will make all right hereafter.'' Stowe’s signature is dark and clear. 566pp. hardcover has wear around edges and spine. Inside pages are heavily toned around edges, but very good condition otherwise. Front end papers with inscription are separated from binding. Small tear and crease along the right edge of the flyleaf just touching ''that'' and ''faithful'' of inscribed Biblical verse without any affect on legibility. In good condition.
Thumbnail 229 ''Prison…Life and Reflections'' 1850 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Prison Life and Reflections; or, a Narrative of the Arrest, Trial, Conviction, Imprisonment, Treatment, Observations, Reflections and Deliverance of Work, Burr and Thompson, Who Suffered an Unjust and Cruel Imprisonment in Missouri Penitentiary, for Attempting to Aid Some Slaves to Liberty'' by George Thompson. Hartford: A. Work: 1850. Abolitionist memoir from Thompson, who, with Alanson Work and James E. Burr, was incarcerated for his slave-smuggling efforts. Wear to boards, foxing and light soiling. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 230 Langston Hughes Signed Book Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Langston Hughes signed copy of his novel, ''Simple Stakes a Claim,'' Rinehard & Company, Inc.: NY: 1957. Hardcover with dustjacket measures 5.5'' x 7.75'' and runs 191 pages. Prominently signed in green-blue fountain pen, ''Sincerely, Langston Hughes'' on the front free endpaper. In very good condition with heavy edge toning, light wrinkling to the pages and a discreet previous owner's signature to front pastedown. Dustjacket in good condition with some soiling and chipping.
Thumbnail 231 Nelson Mandela Signed ''Freedom'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Limited to just 50 copies, of which this is #32, Nelson Mandela signed book ''In His Own Words: From Freedom to the Future: Tributes and Speeches.'' London: Time Warner Books: 2003. Tome collects Mandela's most inspirational tributes and speeches over his remarkable life, including those during apartheid, after being released from prison and finally, as leader of his nation through the present day. Hardbound book measuring 6.5'' x 9'' and its dustjacket are in fine condition.
Thumbnail 232 Mormon Joseph Smith Death Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Complete issue of Washington's National Intelligencer newspaper, dated 9 July 1844. Front page report on the death of Mormon prophet Joseph Smith reads in part: ''…threats of violence by both parties followed…faithful Mormons flocking to Nauvoo, their chief city and their adversaries congregating at Carthage and Warsaw…the Mormons on the inside of the jail…presented pistols…'' Measures 18.25'' x 23''. Some chipping and paper loss to left spine, folded cross and lengthwise, and foxing throughout. Overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 233 Rosa Parks Signed ''My Story'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rosa Parks signed copy of her memoir ''My Story.'' New York: Dial Books: 1992. The title page of the 192pp. book features the famed Civil Rights activist’s signature in ink “Rosa Parks.” Also included is a commemorative coin from the U.S. Mint with the likeness of Rosa Parks on the face of the coin; includes blue velvet case. The hardcover book measures 5.5” x 8” with dustjacket, both in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 234 Rosa Parks Signed FDC Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lovely first day cover signed by Rosa Parks, ''To Ms. Maria Sangera with best wishes from Rosa L. Parks / 9-5-80.'' Cover honors Martin Luther King, with stamps of King and John and Robert Kennedy, and is postmarked 13 January 1979. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 235 Rosa Parks Signed Poster Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Limited edition poster signed by Rosa Parks. Print features a collage of images pertaining to the Civil Rights movement including Parks marching with Martin Luther King Jr. Each print, limited to 500, is signed by Parks beside her central portrait. The collage artist has signed and numbered each copy in pencil to the lower right. Lower left corner features embossed seal of the Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute. Print accompanied by a photo of Parks during the signing. Rare signed poster measures 18.5'' x 24.5''. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 236 Pope Pius XI Note Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Handwritten note by Pope Pius XI as Cardinal Ratti to Milan's Archbishop, loosely translated from Italian, ''Giving blessings and thanking the reverend Rector, superiors and clerics for their fine sentiments, promises and prayers. / Montecassino [Italy], 27 July 1921.'' Printed in Italian at the top, ''Il Cardinale Ratti''. Measures 4.25'' x 2''. Heavily toned, else near fine.
Thumbnail 237 Slave Shackles Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare 18th century iron slave shackles, used on ships to prohibit slaves from moving around or to manacle two slaves by the ankles together. The 11.25” long shackle opens to a size of 2.5” x 2.5”; likely used on a woman or child judging from its size. Deaccessioned from a museum and includes a letter of authenticity. Light rusting, otherwise in very good condition.
Thumbnail 238 Mother Teresa SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Color satin-finish 8'' x 10'' photo of Mother Teresa at the White House with Ronald and Nancy Reagan, signed in blue ballpoint, ''God bless you, M. Teresa mc [Missionaries of Charity].'' In near fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks. Mother Teresa's authentic autograph is very rare on photos.
Thumbnail 239 Mother Teresa Signed Prayer Card Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lovely prayer card signed by Mother Teresa, showing her cradling a small child in her arms. 3.75'' x 5.5'' card signed, ''God bless you / M. Teresa mc [Missionaries of Charity].'' Card reads in part, ''Love To Pray -- feel often during the day the need for prayer and take trouble to pray. Prayer enlarges the heart until it is capable of containing God's gift of Himself. Ask and seek, and your heart will grow big enough to receive Him…I offer you my heart. Make it meek and humble like yours.'' Very good condition with light creasing.
Thumbnail 240 Mother Teresa TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Mother Teresa typed letter signed, dated 20 August 1997. On Missionaries of Charity letterhead from Calcutta, letter reads in part, ''You are never lonely. Jesus is with you always, guiding you at every moment…Go to him with a childlike trust, with a deep confidence in His tender love for you and pour out all the agonies of your heart and He will fill you with His Joy and His Peace'' M. Teresa MC [Missionaries of Charity].'' Verso of card shows drawing of a child in God's palm. Card measures 4'' x 6.5''. With original envelope.
Thumbnail 241 1900's Chinese Photo Album Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A 32-page photo album of China with English captions containing more than 100 photographs taken by an English officer stationed in China from 1906-1910. The officer documented the final years of the Qing dynasty, capturing military and civilian life throughout the country and focusing in the cities of Tientsin, Kirken, Pei Ho, Peking, Tonkin and Han Kwan. The album begins in December 1906 with an 8.5” x 11” photo of four Chinese men in double-breasted suits and hats. The following page has photos of Chinese soldiers marching on the Tientsin Settlement, Italian soldiers and two pictures of Ukrainian Cossacks. The following page entitled “The Tired Four” features five photos of a quartet band playing the banjo. The ensuing pages have photos of a gunpowder factory, including one with an explosion in front of the factory. An interesting photo is the dragon festival with boats on the Pei Ho River. There are photos of Chinese men standing on a dragon statue pedestal in Peking, members of the Cricket Club and a 12-mile walking race. Many of the subsequent photos in the album are photos of ordinary Chinese people in society: people with their dogs and at social gatherings such as the photo of a picnic party on solid ice and people bundled in fur coats and a general garden rally in Tientsin. Some of the most gorgeous photos in the album are the 10” x 8” prints of the skies and mountains in Han Kwan and a temple in the hills near Han Kwan. The album continues with 10” x 8” glossy photos of the interior of a Chinese temple, a Russian funeral, Victoria Road street, Chinese women converted by missionaries, sailboats on the frozen Pai Ho River, a fiery-looking Chinese God, a Railway Staff Officer sign and a picture of a train engine. One of the more intriguing photos in the album is a 10” x 8” print of Chinese soldiers loading ammunition. There are small pictures of German, Russian, French and Belgium soldiers proceeding. The next page has an impressive photo of a German gunboat on the Pai Ho River and a marble reproduction of a Chinese temple on a port in Peking. The last pages have a picture of the Great Wall of China and a Chinese camel along with tinted photos of Nagasaki and Yokohama, Japan. Overall, the photo album measures approximately 10” x 13” and contains over 100 photos mounted on the album's pages. The photos are all in excellent condition for viewing, although a few have light staining and discoloration. In very good condition and a rare opportunity to own a historical pictorial perspective of imperialistic China.
Thumbnail 242 Chinese Photo Album Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Remarkable photo album circa 1910 in China by a Japanese photographer. The album containing 33 photos begins with a six photo scene of a gruesome execution ending with a final image of the lifeless victim’s bloodied head decapitated on the dirt ground. Other photos include two Chinese men inhaling opium, ancient temples, a yacht race, women in wheelchairs on the streets, an acrobat and Chinese soldiers marching. A picture of the Japanese photographer was taken in front of the Denniston & Sullivan American Store where the text identifies him as S. Kurita. The majority of the images are 3” x 5”, in very well-preserved, near fine condition. The photo album itself measures 6” x 4”. The covers of the book have separated from the book, overall very good.
Thumbnail 243 Lloyd Goff Paintings Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Set of two original oil paintings by noted Texas artist Lloyd Goff. The vibrant, impressionistic paintings depict French village architecture with bold brush strokes in the style of Cézanne. Both paintings are dated 1928, entitled “Mont Rouge” in Montrouge, France and “Mont Martre” in Paris. Goff signed both pieces on the front and the verso. Each painting measures 9.5” x 7.75” in a contemporary frame. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 244 Ambrotype Circa Mid-1800's Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Mid-1800's sixth-plate ambrotype of a building structure under construction with a man standing at the center of the structure, as well as men on the roof. Housed in a full, intact case with red velvet interior. Case measures 3'' x 2.25'' with ornate designs and slight wear overall. Hinge closure is perfectly intact. The image is clear with light spotting and foxing to edge of photos. Brass matte in great condition.
Thumbnail 245 Buffalo Bill Cody SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage portrait albumen card of Buffalo Bill Cody and Pawnee Bill (Major Gordon W. Lillie), signed in the bottom margin ''W.F. Cody 'Buffalo Bill''' in black fountain pen. Upon photo itself are printed signatures of Cody and Lillie. Bottom text reads ''The Penn Show Print Studios, Philadelphia,'' over which Cody signed his name. Measuring 4.25'' x 6.5'', this rare souvenir from the famed Wild West shows is in very good condition, with two creases across the lower right corner. Signature itself is quite bold and large.
Thumbnail 246 Faberge Charm Bracelet Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 New Faberge 18K yellow gold charm bracelet featuring 12 colorfully enameled eggs. A lovely addition for the Spring season, this bracelet is both colorful and fun, and elegant and refined. Bracelet measures 7'' long with each egg measuring 15mm. Accompanied by Certificate of Evaluation from a GIA Gemologist. Presented in the original Faberge box, this bracelet retails for over $11,000.
Thumbnail 247 Limited Edition Faberge Swag Egg Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Theo Faberge limited edition swag egg. #380 of a 750 piece limited edition. Crafted from exotic cocobolo wood encircled with delicate swags and topped with a Russian Imperial crown of vermeil with fine cabochon ruby. Stands approximately 6”. Accompanied by original presentation box and certificate. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 248 James M. Flagg Cartoon Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 James Montgomery Flagg caricature sketch in pencil, pastel & watercolor, circa 1937. Large 8'' x 11'' drawing reads, ''You call Mori's slumming! Where do you think you are - Marseilles? I went there with your grandfathers! Lead on, Seniors!'' Written along bottom in pencil, also in Flagg's hand, ''Uncle Monty, guest of 'The Record'. Slight horizontal creases and mild toning, otherwise in excellent condition. An amazing rarity by the artist who personified America with his Uncle Sam creation.
Thumbnail 249 Liberty Bell Stereoview 1876 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Liberty Bell stereoview 3D view card. Recto inscribed, ''James Cremer, Photographer and Publisher, 18 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia.'' Image published circa 1876. Imprint on mount verso reads,''We as a people are not fond of the antique, but as we approach the hundredth anniversary of the nation's birth.'' Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 250 Alex Raymond Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Cartoonist Alex Raymond 7.5'' x 9.5'' signed photo with him in a suit sketching. Raymond stylistically inscribes in bold black ink, ''To My Friend Percy Forster / Alex Raymond May 3, '38.'' Sepia-toned photo is matted to a size of 11'' x 13.25''. Photo has light scattered scratching, else near fine.
Thumbnail 251 Frederic Remington ALS Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Witty autograph letter signed by Frederic Remington to his friend ''Carpenter'' the ''Day after Xmas.'' 2pp. letter reads in part, ''…I do not like the way in which you impinge my taste - not that it is a 'particular vanity' with me. But I can tell when the rare roast beef is well done…That is partly the result of taste but a weak stomach has also its bearing…the…picture you published of me…was not nice but thank God the police will not be able to establish my identity…'' Affixed to paperboard with another letter on verso, else very good.
Thumbnail 252 Frederic Remington ALS Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Frederic Remington autograph letter signed to his friend ''Carpenter'' from New Rochelle, New York dated 24 August [no year]. Charming letter reads in part, ''...I am just back from a little canoe cruise up north. I am glad you had a good trip in Russia and was not 'Chased by the Czar'...I had a good time in the rest of Europe but the Czar and I don't speak now...Yours truly, Frederic Remington.'' Single page affixed to paperboard with along with related clippings and paper. Letter also toned; overall good condition.
Thumbnail 253 Norman Rockwell Signed Portrait Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Large Norman Rockwell copy of an oil painting self portrait. Signed on mat below, ''My best wishes To Ted Du Bay / cordially, Norman Rockwell.'' Color image measures 8'' x 10.5'' while overall piece measures 10'' x 13.5''. Light wrinkling, else fine.
Thumbnail 254 Charles Schulz TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Charles Schulz typed letter signed upon his personal Peanuts stationery. Dated 6 December 1967, Schulz tells a fan, ''The idea which you sent was quite good, but I have found from past experience that it is best if I do all of my own creating. I do want you to know, however, that I appreciate your taking the time to send me your suggestion…'' Accompanied by original envelope picturing Snoopy laying atop his dog house. The 6.25” x 7” note is in near fine condition. Envelope measuring 6.5'' x 3.75'' is toned and in very good condition.
Thumbnail 255 Frank Lloyd Wright Signed Memoir Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography'' signed by the author and naturalist architect. New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce: 1943, fourth printing. Inscribed on the title page, ''To Tom Casey at Taliesin - Frank Lloyd Wright / 54.'' Casey ran Taliesin West, Wright's winter home in Scottsdale, Arizona, for many years. Hardbound book measures 8.5'' x 8.5'' and runs 561 pages. With silver lettering upon rust colored boards. Rubbed corners and previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. In very good condition.
Thumbnail 256 Ansel Adams Signed ''Yosemite'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed copy of Ansel Adams' ''Yosemite and the Range of Light.'' Boston: New York Graphic Society, Little, Brown and Company: 1979. Special edition prepared for Time/Life Books subscribers. First printing. Hardcover, accompanied by dustjacket, measures 15'' x 12'' and runs 145pp. Boldly signed ''Ansel Adams'' in red ink to half title page. Volume features 116 beautiful Yosemite photographs. Soiling and wear to dustjacket. Dustjacket, good condition; book, near fine.
Thumbnail 257 Ambro Bearded Male Civilian Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Ninth-plate ambrotype of a male civilian in a homespun, double-breasted coat with a dark wool collar and fabric-covered buttons. His face is framed by a shock of long curls and a very thick beard. The image is very clear with the exception of some minor cracking in the emulsion near the lower end. The photo is housed in a brass mat with red velvet padding, frame and glass and comes in a full leatherette case. Case separated on spine. Very good.
Thumbnail 258 1891 Smithsonian George Catlin Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Annual Report of the Board of Regents of Smithsonian Institution Showing the Operations, Expenditures, and Condition of the Institution for the Year Ending June 30, 1890. Report of the U.S. National Museum.'' Washington: Government Printing Office: 1891. Plates of Native-American paintings by artist George Catlin. Hardcover. Book, measuring 6'' x 8'', runs 811pp. Black cloth boards show wear, ex-libris. Loose binding, some separation to interior yet book overall intact. Good condition. An amazing period text.
Thumbnail 259 Daguerreotype Young Child Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Sixth-plate daguerreotype of a small child in a white dress, sitting in a wooden early stenciled back youth chair. The image is sharp and the child's cheeks are tinted red. Other than slight separation at spine, the leather half case is in excellent condition. The ornate design is entitled ''Bird and Grapevine Variant'' and is listed as plate #90 in Rinhart's book, ''American Miniature Case Art.'' Clean oval brass mat has the name ''Manchester'' engraved in the corner. Great condition.
Thumbnail 260 Daguerreotype Young Girl Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare sixth-plate daguerreotype of a young girl, sitting down and wearing a dark dress with her hands folded. Her hair is in pigtails and she has a slight smile. The case shows some wear with tape at hinge. The photo shows slight discoloration, but overall it is sharp and clean. An excellent image.
Thumbnail 261 Rockwell Signed ''Illustrator'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 262 Norman Rockwell Signed Print Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 263 Norman Rockwell Signed Book Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1960 Autographed ''Norman Rockwell: My Adventures as an Illustrator,'' Doubleday & Company: Garden City, NY. In Very Good Condition.
Thumbnail 264 Charles Schulz Signed Print Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Charles Schulz signed print on light green card stock featuring the Peanuts gang. Inscribed in blue ink, ''For Bob Cappo - Charles M. Schulz''. Print measures 10� x 8�. A few very faint creases, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 265 Louis Armstrong Signed Album Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed album ''Louis Armstrong's Greatest Hits,'' circa 1965, showing Satchmo playing trumpet on a rocking chair, signed at left: ''Hello Louis Armstrong''. Margins a bit damp stained and some slight ''ring wear'' from album impression, else very good. Nice, strong signature.
Thumbnail 266 Louis Armstrong Signed Album Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Louis Armstrong signed album entitled, ''Ella and Louis.'' Huge bold ink Armstrong signature takes up more than half the back cover and reads, ''Satchmo / To Earl / From Louis Armstrong.'' Signed cover includes record and record jacket, both in excellent condition. An exceptional Louis Armstrong autographed jazz album.
Thumbnail 267 Garth Brooks RIAA Diamond Award Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Diamond Award for Garth Brooks' �No Fences� issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Cema Distribution to commemorate the sale of 13,000,000 units sold. The award includes a tape stating ''13,000,000 Sales,'' 13 ''No Fences'' compact discs and a commemorative plaque with a RIAA hologram which are enclosed in a 25� x 27� black frame. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 268 George Gershwin SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage matte-finish photo, inscribed in fountain pen, ''For John Pritchett - Sincerest & Best Wishes, George Gershwin Nov. 30, '31.'' 10'' x 8'' photo is in very good condition, with silvering moving in from the edges, scattered soiling, and a brush to his last name. Pritchett, the photo's original recipient, was a fellow pianist who performed Gershwin's works, composed a series of musicals performed in London's West End, and was resident musical director at the Theatre Royal, Windsor. A unique pairing of two like-minded musicians.
Thumbnail 269 Edvard Grieg SP Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed portrait of the Norwegian composer and pianist whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the ''Piano Concerto in A minor,'' the incidental music to Peer Gynt, and the Holberg Suite. Scarce 4.5'' x 6.5'' cabinet portrait by Elliott & Fry, showing Grieg in jacket and bow tie, boldly signed in ink below the image. Areas of light staining to right and left borders, and a bit of light scuffing, otherwise fine condition. A decidedly scarce signed photo of Norway's most esteemed composer.
Thumbnail 270 Jascha Heifetz Signed Album Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Jascha Heifetz signed presentation book containing four albums by Richard Strauss: Sonata in E Flat Major for Violin and Piano. Signed in black fountain pen on the inside cover,''Best Wishes / Jascha Heifetz Jan. 11, 1945.'' In fine condition, with some separation along the spine and the first letter of the inscription traced over by Heifetz. The records are included; the fourth disc has a piece broken off its edge (still present).
Thumbnail 271 Laurindo Almeida Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 272 Laurindo Almeida Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 273 Chet Baker Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 274 Chet Baker Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 275 Chet Baker Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 276 Chet Baker Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 277 Clifford Brown Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00
Thumbnail 278 Harry Chapin Signed ''Looking'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Harry Chapin Signed Copy of His Collected Poems & Song Lyrics, ''Looking, Seeing'' -- Boldly Signed to FFEP -- Wear to Covers, Else Excellent
Thumbnail 279 Harry Edison Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 280 Harry Edison Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 281 Russ Freeman Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 282 Russ Freeman Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 283 George Gershwin Signature Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signature of musical genius George Gershwin. Ink signature with flourish beneath is signed to a piece of card stock measuring 3.25'' x 1.5''. Signature is clear and bright, overall excellent condition.
Thumbnail 284 Gershwin TLS With PSA COA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 George Gershwin TLS Endorsing a Friend to the Editor of ''Vanity Fair'' -- 8.5'' x 11'' -- Excellent -- With PSA/DNA Certificate
Thumbnail 285 Bob Gordon Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 286 Bengt Hallberg Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 287 W.C. Handy TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 288 Lee Konitz Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 289 Lee Konitz Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 290 Gerry Mulligan Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 291 Gerry Mulligan Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 292 Gerry Mulligan Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 293 Gerry Mulligan Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 294 Gerry Mulligan Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 295 Tom Scott LP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 296 Bud Shank Jazz EP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 297 Baby Face Willette LP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 298 Jimi Hendrix Signatures Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Incredible scarce and coveted signatures by the short-lived through highly influential rock band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Vintage ink signatures, ''Love always, Jimi Hendrix [with hand-drawn heart]'', ''Noel Redding'' and ''Love, Mitch'' on an off-white 3.5'' x 5.25'' lightly-lined slip. In very good condition, with partial separation and tear to central horizontal fold, scattered creasing and wrinkling, edge tears, and some mild toning. Despite the flaws, all three signatures are crisp, large and completely legible, with Hendrix's signature perched above those of his bandmates. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 299 The Who SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage glossy black and white photo of iconic rock band The Who, signed vertically in black ballpoint by Keith Moon, John Entwistle, and Pete Townshend, and in blue ballpoint by Roger Daltrey. Inscribed ''To Angelina,'' likely in Daltrey's hand, between Daltrey and Townshend's images. Of The Who, Rolling Stone magazine aptly states, ''Along with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, The Who complete the holy trinity of British rock.'' Measures 9.5'' x 7.25''. In near fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 300 Jimmy Buffett RIAA Award Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Jimmy Buffett’s “Don’t Stop the Carnival” sales award issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the record. Enclosed in a 16.5” x 21” frame, the award is presented on a colorful background that includes a cutout of Buffett, a record CD and a commemorative plaque attached to an RIAA hologram. The frame has light chipping at the top, otherwise in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 301 Eagles Platinum Record Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Platinum record of Eagles album �Hell Freezes Over� issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Geffen Records to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies. The record label states 'Record One' and lists the popular single ''Get Over It.'' The award includes a Platinum Sales Award tape, a commemorative plaque with a RIAA hologram and an album cover photo, which are enclosed in a 16.5� x 21� black frame. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 303 Fleetwood Mac Platinum Record Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Platinum record of Fleetwood Mac's 1975 album “Fleetwood Mac” issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Reprise Records to commemorate more than 1,000,000 copies sold. The record label states 'side II' and lists popular singles ''Landslide'' and ''Say You Love Me.'' The award includes a Platinum Sales Award tape, a commemorative plaque with a RIAA hologram and an album cover photo, which are enclosed in a 16.5” x 21” frame. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 304 Marvin Gaye Check Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Marvin Gaye endorsed William Morris Agency business check, filled out in type and signed by an agency employee, payable to Marvin Gaye for $2,767.21, dated 3 May 1972. Endorsed on the verso in blue ballpoint, ''Marvin P. Gaye, Jr.'' Measures 8.5'' x 3.5''. Expected cancellation stamps to both sides, one lightly affecting a few letters of signature, and some scattered light soiling; overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 305 Jimi Hendrix Photo by Ian Wright Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rarely seen early photograph of Jimi Hendrix and the Experience taken by Ian Wright. Double-weight silver gelatin semi-gloss finish reprint by Mark Vieira blind embossed ''Ian Wright'' and stamped ''Ian Wright Studio / London'' on verso. Photo depicts Hendrix with drummer, Mitch Mitchell, and bassist, Nigel Redding. Ian Wright photographed many rock 'n' roll icons in England, including Pete Townshend and the Beatles, as staff photographer for the ''Northern Echo'' from 1961 to 1973. Print measures 10'' x 8''. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 306 Michael Jackson ''Thriller'' Gold Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Michael Jackson�s �Thriller� Gold album issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Epic Records to commemorate more than 500,000 copies sold. The record label states 'side 2' and lists popular singles Beat It'' and ''Billie Jean.'' The award includes a Gold Sales Award tape, and the ''Thriller'' album cover photo on a commemorative plaque with an RIAA hologram, all enclosed in a 16.5� x 21� black frame. Light scratching to frame, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 307 Michael Jackson ''Thriller'' Gold Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Gold record issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Epic Records to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies. The record’s label states 'side 1' and lists popular singles ''Wanna Be Startin' Somethin''' and ''Thriller.'' The award includes Jackson’s photo on a commemorative plaque that is certified with a RIAA Gold Sales Award emblem and is enclosed in a 16.5” x 21” gold frame. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 308 Jacksons Platinum Record Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Platinum record of The Jacksons featuring Michael Jackson issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Epic Records to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies of the album “Victory”. The record label has 'side 1' embossed and lists the popular single ''Be Not Always'' The award includes The Jacksons photo and a commemorative plaque, which are enclosed in a 17” x 21” frame. Scratch to frame, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 309 Billy Joel RIAA Gold Record Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Billy Joel�s �Turnstiles'' Gold record issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and presented to Epic Records to commemorate the sale of more than 500,000 copies. The record label states 'side 1' and lists popular singles ''Say Goodbye To Hollywood'' and ''New York State of Mind.'' The award includes a Gold Sales Award tape, and the Turnstiles album cover photo on a commemorative plaque with a RIAA hologram, which are enclosed in a 16.5� x 21� black frame. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 310 Jim Morrison Check Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Jim Morrison endorsed check, signed ''J Morrison'' on the verso of a check from Johnson & Harband Management Account payable to James D. Morrison. Dated 18 July 1969 for $150.00 and signed on the front by Robert L. Greene. Check measures 8.5'' x 3.25''. Matted with a portrait of Morrison on stage and framed, so that both sides may be seen, to an overall size of 20'' x 18.5''. In fine condition, with cancellation stamps to body, and a bank stamp under Morrison's endorsement.
Thumbnail 311 Roy Orbison Contract Signed 1978 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signature page to a contract signed by Roy Orbison with the William Morris Agency, dated 28 November 1978. Dark full signature by Orbison. 8'' x 11'' single page document has staple holes to upper left corner and two hole punches at top, otherwise excellent.
Thumbnail 312 Fillmore East Stub Jeff Beck Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1969 ticket stub from Jeff Beck and Joe Cocker concert at the Fillmore East in New York. Dated 2 May 1969. Bill Graham's east coast counterpart to his Fillmore West, the Fillmore East was a short-lived venue, operating from 1968 to 1971. In that time it hosted an unmatched array of legendary rock acts. Ticket is torn, as original, otherwise fine condition.
Thumbnail 313 Cream ''Wheels of Fire'' 1968 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Cream ''Wheels of Fire'' 1968 U.K. mono double LP. Polydor 582 031/2 Mono. Includes the tracks ''Sitting on Top of the World,'' ''Politician,'' ''Spoonful'' and ''Born Under a Bad Sign.'' Sharp corners and spine, mild ring wear on cover. Both discs and labels in near mint condition. An excellent copy of a beloved Cream recording.
Thumbnail 314 1969 Fillmore East Program Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 315 Michael Jackson Signed Photo PSA Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 150.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Michael Jackson Signed Concert Photo -- 8'' x 10'' -- Signed in Bold Gold Ink ''Michael Jackson'' -- Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA
Thumbnail 316 Michael Jackson VIP Pass Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 317 Elvis ''Peace in the Valley'' Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1959 Elvis Presley ''Peace in the Valley'' RCA 45 EP -- Rare Maroon Label -- Songs: ''I Believe,'' ''It Is No Secret'' -- Mint
Thumbnail 318 Rush 1978 Concert Program Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 319 Stevie Ray Vaughan Record Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Stevie Ray Vaughn’s “The Sky is Crying'' Platinum Sales Award issued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies. The award includes a Platinum Sales Award tape, an album CD, a photo of the album cover and a commemorative plaque with a RIAA hologram, which are enclosed in a 12.25” x 16.75” frame. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 320 Stevie Ray Vaughan Autograph Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 321 Frank Baum Signed ''Oz'' Start Price: 1,000.00High Bid: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' by L. Frank Baum, illustrated by W.W. Denslow. Chicago: George Hill Company: 1900. First edition, presentation copy signed by the author. Baum inscribed on the author list leaf: '''Twas Mr Dooley dear Mr Dooley, / He said: 'I'll live and die in Waukazoo / Mosquitoes charm me/ They cannot harm me / For I am Mr. Dooley-ooley-oo! / August 17th / 1902 / L. Frank Baum.'' The book is in the second state, and in binding variant C. Included in the lot is a letter of provenance from the granddaughter of the original recipient Dorothy Lake. It explains that her grandmother was 11 years old in 1902 and went on a holiday every summer to Waukazoo on the shores of Lake Michigan. Baum was reportedly charmed by Miss Lake and by the coincidence of meeting a real Dorothy in the same resort area in which he wrote portions of ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.'' Original pictorial cloth stamped in red and green. Leaf with inscription is browned and a little chipped at edges and with a 2-inch closed tear through ''A'' of ''August.'' Plates and text leaves frayed with some extremity loss. Volume has been restored to an attractive, presentable condition. Presentation copies of Baum's masterpiece are very scarce on the market, and verse inscriptions particularly so.
Thumbnail 322 J.D. Salinger ALS Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Virtually unheard of six-page autograph letter signed “Jerry” and, at head of first page, “Cpl. J.D. Salinger.” Written from France while Salinger served in WWII to Terry (Mrs. Frances Thierolf ''Terry'' Glassmoyer), Salinger's friend from Ursinus College and inspiration for his literary character Franny Glass in ''Franny and Zooey.'' Headed by Salinger “August 7 [1944] / Cpl. J.D. Salinger, 3232520 / C.I.C. Section, 4th Inf. Div. / APO #4, c/o PM, N.Y.C.” C.I.C. was the Counter Intelligence Corps. In near fine condition on six separate pages measuring 6'' x 9''. Letter reads in full, ''Dear Terry – I think you should name your production ‘Sawyer.’ Mull the whole business in your mind. I’ve been in France since D-Day, as you can see by the Division to which I’m attached. It’s swell over here. Wish I were thirty years younger so I could be with you now. If only I had known how M.H. Stoudt felt about me. I’d have walked into her sorority house, with my guitar, wearing a high silk hat and an athletic supporter. – Matter of fact, I liked M.H. Her affectations were so rigidly disciplined. Loved reading the Sigma Nu news. Give me more. I want to be twenty and back at Ursinus. Over here I met and have had a couple of long talks with Ernest Hemingway. He’s extremely nice and completely unpatronizing. He’s here for Colliers. Sitting in my jeep as I write this. Chickens and pigs are walking around in an unbelievably uninteresting manner. I dig my fox-holes down to a cowardly depth. Am scared stiff constantly and can’t remember ever having been a civilian. Apparently you missed the July 15th issue of S.E.P. – Read ‘Elaine’ in STORY, on the stands now or next month. Watch for ‘I’m Crazy’ and ‘Boy Standing in Tennessee’ in S.E.P. ‘Two Lonely Men’ in Esquire, and ‘The Children’s Echelon’ in Cosmopolitan. Lippincott is bringing out all that crap in a book, probably in the Fall. I left America and went to England in January, in the year, I believe that Wilson delivered his fourteen points. It’s been miserable right along, no holds barred. I’ll tell you, and Glasswafer all about it while we motor through Yellowstone Park. (or have you forgotten so soon?) Write again and remind me when you have time. I’m a condition, not a man, so Glasswaller won’t mind, will he? I can imagine, you know very well, that he must be a very nice guy. Glad of it. You’re a pretty special girl. Love to you and little Sawyer. Jerry”. In this letter, Salinger reacts to Terry telling him how Mary Helen Stoudt felt about him; in the 12 December 1938 issue of his college newspaper, “The Ursinus Weekly,” freshman Jerome Salinger reviewed the Senior Play, mentioning M.H. Stoudt’s performance: “On the evening of December tenth, the Senior Class, under the direction of Dr. and Mrs. Reginald S. Sibbald, offered “Lady Of Letters,” a three-act farce by Turner Bullock…Mary Helen Stoudt filled the insignificant role of Daughter Susie to its scant capacity…” Salinger’s short story “Elaine” appeared in the March-April 1945 issue of “Story” magazine, not in late 1944 as he expected. “Boy Standing in Tennessee” was never published and its existence is unknown. It is said to be the original version of “This Sandwich Has No Mayonnaise” which was published in the October 1945 issue of “Esquire.” In it, a character named Vincent Caulfield mentions his brother Holden and his sister Phoebe. “I’m Crazy” was in “Colliers” on 22 December 1945, not S.E.P., (“Saturday Evening Post”) as Salinger had thought. In “I’m Crazy,” Salinger used Holden Caulfield as the narrator. The story included an early draft of portions of chapters 1, 2, and 22 of “The Catcher in the Rye.” “Two Lonely Men” and “The Children’s Echelon” were never published. “The Children’s Echelon” is a story told by an 18-year-old girl, Bernice Herndon, through her diary. In one entry, she mentions that she loves to watch children at the merry-go-round – just like Holden Caulfield in “The Catcher in the Rye.” Accompanied by copy of original envelope postmarked 9 August 1944.
Thumbnail 323 J.D. Salinger ALS & Envelope Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Amazing J.D. Salinger autograph letter signed dated 8 September 1951 thanking Frances (Terry) Thierolf and her husband Tom for their positive review of his new novel “Catcher in the Rye.” Thierolf was a former Ursinus College classmate of Salinger and inspiration for his literary character Franny Glass in ''Franny & Zooey.'' Written when he was 32, shortly after the publication of ''Catcher in the Rye.'' In full, “Dear Terry & Tom, Terry, I’m so glad you like the book – and that you bothered to write to me about it. Thank you, too, Tom. I think it’s delightful that you identify me with Holden, Terry. I don’t think I’ll be turning up at Wanamaker’s, but maybe I can drop by some other time. Any way, best to you both. It’s fi[ne] that you sound happy. Yrs, Je[rry].” Includes original New York stamped 6” x 4.5” envelope dated 8 September 1951 with back flap signed in pen “Salinger / 300 E. 57th St. / N.Y., N.Y.” Envelope was addressed by Salinger to “Mr. & Mrs. T. Glassmoyer / North Hills Ave., R.F.D. / Willow Grove, Pa.” Overall very good condition. Single page letter on JDS stationery measures 5.75” x 8.75” and has torn upper right and lower right corner eliminating two letters of a word and the “rry” in Salinger’s signature. Incredibly scarce handwritten item connecting Salinger to his famous protaganist Holden.
Thumbnail 324 J.D. Salinger TL & Envelope Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Scarce and insightful J.D. Salinger typed letter dated 19 January 1941 written when he was 22 years old. Addressed to Frances (Terry) Thierolf, his former Ursinus College classmate and inspiration for his literary character Franny Glass in ''Franny & Zooey.'' In full, �Have you read any of my stuff? My last piece appeared in the Chatenooga Reformatory Weekly. Joe DiMaggio says it�s the best story he ever read. I�ve had stuff in Story, University Review, and so on. Doing a series of stories taken from the Bible now�Hard to find a taker, though, as the series is humorous (in my opinion) and the public, lecherous as she is, likes to think of herself as moral, God-fearing, Ursinus-like, withy fine Reverend Sheeder blood flowing in her veins. Do you see Mary Helen Stoudts and people and Allen Dunns? Sometimes I think I'd like to see them. I put up with so many jerks and phoneys who provide copy but not peace of mind�Got a card also from Ruthie Smith who next to you was the best girl at Ursinus. Just as though it were only ten years ago I can see Ruthie pole-vaulting�I go to Philly once every three or four months. Perhaps we might get together for a little orgie sometime�Have you taken to a career? Basket-weaving or the like? �Did you read my story THE YOUNG FOLKS, in Story? Oh, it was a gay thing. Have another story coming out soon, possibly in Mademoiselle, about a has-been child star who has developed a gigantic bust. Very funny, very sad. Write me a letter, Terry. Tell all to the werewolf boy. Love and kisses, Young Salinger.� Includes 8.75� x 4� envelope handwritten by Salinger that has light ink smears and a torn flap, otherwise very good. Letter measuring 8.5� x 11� has folds and light toning, else in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 325 ''California and Its Wonders'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''California and Its Wonders'' by the Reverend John Todd. New York: T. Nelson & Sons: 1880. New edition sextodecimo runs 208pp. with 17 half-tone illustrations, including fold-outs of a pre-Alcatraz San Francisco Bay, Yosemite Valley, and Seal Rocks. Blue calfskin boards with five compartment spine accented in gilt. Marbled endpapers with inscription from previous owner. Foxing and toning to pages. Some rubbing to spine, otherwise very good. Scarce illustrated volume.
Thumbnail 326 French Republic ''Founders'' 1797 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Biographical Anecdotes of the Founders of the French Republic, and of Other Eminent Characters, Who Have Distinguished Themselves in the Progress of the Revolution.'' London: R. Phillips: 1797. Book, measuring 4'' x 7'', runs 432pp. with large folding chart to front. Includes chapters on Marquis de Lafayette, Louis VI, Louis XVIII, Voltaire, David and Napoleon Bonaparte. Wear to black cloth spine and hardcover boards. Boards cracked at spine, previous owner's annotations and foxing. Very good.
Thumbnail 327 1890 Naval Report to Congress Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Report of the Secretary of the Navy; Being Part of the Message and Documents Communicated to the Two Houses of Congress at the Beginning of the Second Session of the Fifty-First Congress.'' Washington: Government Printing Office: 1890. First edition octavo runs 649pp. and is illustrated with numerous diagrams and fold-out maps. Black buckram boards with gilt. Front cover loose; boards and spine worn. Edges of fold-out pages contain chips and tears. Toning throughout. A rare compendium of Naval history in fair condition.
Thumbnail 328 Dr. Seuss ''The Cat in the Hat'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare first edition, first printing copy of ''The Cat in the Hat Comes Back'' written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss, a.k.a. Theodore Geisel. New York: Random House: 1958. Hardcover includes pictorial dustjacket. Book measures 6.5'' x 9'' and runs 63pp. Dustjacket in very good condition with moderate wear. Book also in very good condition with light wear and pencil signature by previous owner on front free endpaper.
Thumbnail 329 ''Spain in the 19th Century'' 1897 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Spain in the Nineteenth Century'' by Elizabeth Wormeley Latimer. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Company: 1897. Illustrated first edition runs 441pp. Octavo hardcover with gilt lettering on cover and backstrip; cover displays gilt Spanish coat of arms. A history of Spain touching on matters of historical, political and cultural importance. Includes references to events leading to the Spanish-American War. Tissued frontispiece separated due to loose front hinge, otherwise binding remains tight. Overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 330 Leo Tolstoy SP Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 125.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Cabinet card of Leo Tolstoy signed in Russian on the mount, “Leo Tolstoy / 29 March 1901”, a month after he was excommunicated from the Russian Orthodox Church because of his views. Sepia toned photograph also embossed in gilt in French on the mount “Scherer et Nabholz / à Moscou.” Scherer & Nabholz were famous Russian photographers that specialized in author and Czar portraits; full pictorial photographers imprint on verso in Russian. Image measures 4” x 6.25” image has light foxing and minor defects, else in very good condition.
Thumbnail 331 Marilyn Monroe TLS Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Incredible typed letter signed as both ''Norma Jeane Dougherty'' and ''Marilyn Monroe'' dated 21 January 1947. Monroe informs Harry Lipton at the Elise Cukor-Lipton Agency of the transfer of her contract. In full: ''This will notify you that under date of January 10, 1947 I mailed a registered letter with return receipt requested to National Concert & Artists Corporation, 9059 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles 46, California discharging them as my agents and stating that I wish my agency contract transferred to you at Elise Cukor-Lipton Agency, 9157 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, California. I have been informed by National Concert and Artists Corporation that my files and pictures are available for pick up. Will you please acknowledge receipt of this letter.'' Single page measures 8.5'' x 11''. In very good condition, with uniform moderate toning to the page, a bit heavier at edges, not detracting at all from the crisp and precise signatures.
Thumbnail 332 Charlie Chaplin Divorce DS Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Riveting collection of over 25 legal documents regarding Charlie Chaplin’s divorce from Lita Grey, including Chaplin's 1935 Statement of Income, numerous letters by Grey and the cornerstone of the lot, a ''Declaration of Trust'' for the couple's two children, twice signed by Chaplin, ''Charles Spencer Chaplin'' and ''Charles Chaplin'' establishing a $100,000 trust fund for each of their two children. The lot overall is a fascinating page-turner, with Grey staking her claim to Chaplin's fortune through letters such as this one dated 22 April 1935: ''…leave no stone unturned as far as the delving into records is concerned---- as well as the study of the psychological phases of the case. My dealings with Mr. Chaplin up to the present time have been anything but pleasant…I think that even he, at this time, would agree--- that I am right in expecting the trust agreement to read very much in favor of the children…I am not, at this time, expecting him to play me a dirty trick…'' Lot also includes numerous legal and financial documents examining Chaplin's personal finances, stock portfolio and property investments. In 1924, Chaplin secretly married the 16-year old Grey in Mexico, but they divorced three years later on grounds that he was having affairs with several other women. The 1927 Chaplin-Grey divorce proceedings was a media sensation with the divorce settlements the largest ever. Chaplin was forced to pay a then-unheard of $600,000 lump sum to Grey and establish $100,000 trust funds for each of their two children. Lot is in very good condition with the 16pp., 8.5'' x 13'' trust agreement in near fine condition; signatures are bold and clear and paper has been nicely preserved. An extraordinary archive of Hollywood memorabilia.
Thumbnail 333 Charlie Chaplin Signed Sketch Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very rare signature and sketch by Charlie Chaplin of himself as the Tramp. Blue fountain pen ink signature and inscription reads '''For Maurice - 'Good Luck' Charlie Chaplin'' atop small magazine photograph. On verso is a color photograph of an unidentified young boy, not visible from the front. Some very light overall age wear, in very good condition. Exceptionally rare and attractive item by one of the first Hollywood icons and Academy award winners.
Thumbnail 334 Judy Garland Contract Signed Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Judy Garland contract signed for ''A Star Is Born,'' for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Dated 22 December 1954, contract rider between Garland and MCA Artists regards commissions in connection with the motion picture. In part: ''You hereby waive commissions computed upon the gross monies or other considerations I may receive in connection with the existing motion picture ''A STAR IS BORN''...In consideration of your agreements herein contained, I agree to pay you a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the gross monies or other consideration as and when received by me...You hereby waive commissions on all phonograph records heretofore made by me pursuant to this or any other agreement entered into concurrently herewith.'' Signed at the conclusion of the second page by Garland, and initialed by her at the bottom of the first page. Two page contract, with first page measuring 8.5'' x 11'' and the second page originally clipped from the first page, measuring 8.5'' x 5''. In near fine condition, with two staple holes to left edge of both sheets and diamond-shaped hole to the bottom left edge of the first page of document.
Thumbnail 335 Bruce Lee TLS Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed letter signed by Bruce Lee to his best friend and business partner Taky Kimura. Letter dated 22 January 1965 reads in full, “Enclosed you will find fifty contracts of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Ins. which you can use for the gym up in Seattle. There are three copies of each contract, one (the original one!) for your record, one for the student and the last one is supposed for the collecting agency, which I doubt if the student can’t pay we are not going to get anything. However, these contracts serve to bind the student mentally if not at all legally. The minute a student signs up for the lessons he is in for three months, $27 down ($10 for initiation) and the balance $34 to be paid within two months in two or even three installments. Enclosed you will find one sample contract which I’m sure you will know what to do. After the baby there will be brochures, business cards (for you), promotional letters printed and as soon as they are ready I’ll send them to you. They will be real subtle with honest commercialization for bigger increase of business. I have to go to the class now and because has been working swing I’ve been taking charge of the class full time. I teach Mon., Tues., Fri., and Sun., plus four more hours of private lessons. Hope to see you soon. Take care my friend.” 8.25'' x 11'' letter is soiled and waterstained though signature in bright blue ink remains clear and dark, slightly haloed due to dampness. Embossed in the lower right with his Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute seal incorporating the ying/yang symbol. Good condition.
Thumbnail 336 Cary Grant SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage glossy black and white photo of Cary Grant from ''The Pride and the Passion,'' signed in fountain pen, ''Greetings, Cary Grant.'' 8'' x 10'' photo is affixed by its top edge to a 10.5'' x 12.5'' piece of heavy cardstock. In very good condition, with scattered creases and surface marks, heavier at the edges.
Thumbnail 337 Cary Grant SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed photo of actor Cary Grant, personalized to ''Larry Cuthbertson, Cordially, Cary Grant'' in black marker. Both signature and condition of black and white 8'' x 10'' photo are excellent. With PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 338 Haley & Bolger SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Glossy black and white Wizard of Oz photo of Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and The Cowardly Lion signed by Jack Haley and Ray Bolger. Haley inscribed with a blue felt tip on the Tin Man’s chest, “To Frankie From The Tin Man Jack Haley.” Bolger signed below in black ink, “& The Scarecrow Ray Bolger.” The 10” x 8” photo has scattered light creasing and dings at bottom edge, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 339 Rita Hayworth Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rita Hayworth signed photo, showcasing the beautiful actress in a reclined position. Inscribed ''To Tandy Best always, Rita Hayworth'' across the actress' cleavage. Sepia tone photo measures 8'' x 10''. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 340 Audrey Hepburn SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare Audrey Hepburn signed photo of herself peering out from under an orange parasol. Color glossy 8'' x 10'' photo signed in blue felt-tip pen is in fine condition. With PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 341 Audrey Hepburn SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare Audrey Hepburn signed photo of herself reclining in a wicker chair (circa ''Wait Until Dark''). Black and white glossy 8'' x 10'' photo signed in black felt-tip pen is in near fine condition. With PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 342 Audrey Hepburn SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed color photo of Audrey Hepburn playing Eliza Doolittle in the musical “My Fair Lady.” The photo was cut out of the book, “The Best of Warner Bros.” and is signed with a black felt tip pen at top center “Audrey Hepburn.” Measuring 9” x 11.75”, the left side has uneven trimming, else fine.
Thumbnail 343 Katharine Hepburn TLsS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lot of ten Katharine Hepburn typed letters signed, all with personalized inscriptions to various individuals. Each 5'' x 8.5'' letter is on Hepburn's letterhead, which is cream paper with her full name in red at top. A sampling of the inscriptions: ''I DO NOT SIGN PHOTOS-- SORRY,'' ''Yes I love that play- I will indeed,'' and ''THANK YOU-- I AM THANKFUL- God bless.'' Dated from 1987 to 1990, unusually written with the month in roman numerals. All letters have two mailing folds, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 344 Alfred Hitchcock SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Photo signed ''Alfred J. Hitchcock'' of the director posing profile in a tongue-in-cheek serious manner, for which he was so well known. 7'' x 8.75'' black and white photo signed in silver crayon. Very good condition. With JSA COA.
Thumbnail 345 Jayne Mansfield Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Sexy signed photograph of Hollywood pin-up girl Jayne Mansfield. Jayne writes, ''To Walter! Lovingly, Jayne Mansfield'' across the picture of herself in a polka-dot bathing suit and high heels. Glossy 8'' x 10'' black and white photograph has some creasing around corners, and light smudging to signature, else very good.
Thumbnail 346 Jimmy Stewart ''Harvey'' Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lot of three Jimmy Stewart signed sketches of his lovable co-starring hare, ''Harvey'' in bow-tie. Large 8'' x 10'' sketches on white cardboard are in pristine condition. The Harvey character is drawn in black marker while his signature, ''James Stewart'' and ''Harvey'' are written in blue marker.
Thumbnail 347 Jimmy Stewart TLsS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lot of ten Jimmy Stewart typed letters signed, all with the sentiment, ''I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE.'' Each letter is on Stewart's personal letterhead and dated 10 November 1992. All signed in full, ''James Stewart.'' They are inscribed individual to ten children: Emma, Aiden, Emily, Ava, Chloe, Riley, Layla, Hunter, Izzy & Alissa. All 5'' x 8.5'' letters are in fine condition.
Thumbnail 348 Lucille Ball Check Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 349 Lucille Ball TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 350 Ray Bolger ''Oz'' Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 351 Billie Burke Signed Book Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 352 Bing Crosby Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 353 Greer Garson SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Academy Award winning actress Greer Garson 8'' x 10'' signed photo. Black and white matte photo of ''Mrs. Miniver'' inscribed ''To William Callahan - Best Wishes, Bill - Greer Garson / 1978.'' Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 354 Laurel & Hardy Signed Page Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 355 Rita Hayworth Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rita Hayworth Signed 8'' x 10'' Black & White Production Photo Circa 1940s -- Inscribed in Black Ink, ''To Bill / Rita Hayworth'' -- Very Good Condition
Thumbnail 356 Ted Healy Signed Postcard 1937 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 357 Darla Hood Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Darla Hood Signed Photo -- Signed ''Darla'' by the ''Our Gang'' Star in Fountain Ink -- 5'' x 7'' -- With Hal Roach Studio Envelope -- Near Fine
Thumbnail 358 Gene Kelly Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 359 Vivien Leigh Signed Program Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Duel of Angels'' Program Signed by Vivien Leigh & London Cast Members Claire Bloom & Freda Jackson -- 1958 Apollo Theatre Production -- Good
Thumbnail 360 Jeanette MacDonald SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very attractive 1920's-esque photo of singer and actress Jeanette MacDonald signed in black fountain pen, “With the sincere good wishes of Jeanette MacDonald.” Large pearl-finish black and white photo measures 10” x 12” and is softly out-of-focus. Imperceptible crease to upper center, else near fine.
Thumbnail 361 Butterfly McQueen GWTW SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Butterfly McQueen Signed ''Gone With the Wind'' 8'' x 10'' Photo -- ''Butterfly McQueen as 'Prissy' of 'G.W.T.W.'''
Thumbnail 362 Ed Sullivan SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed photo by Ed Sullivan, American columnist and host of ''The Ed Sullivan Show'' from 1948 to 1971. Vintage glossy black and white 7'' x 9'' photo, signed and inscribed in blue ink ''To Ann - Ed Sullivan''. Paperclip impression to lower right and top edge and some slight rippling to finish, otherwise fine condition.
Thumbnail 363 Shirley Temple Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 364 Natalie Wood Signature Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 365 Fay Wray SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Glossy 10'' x 8'' black and white photo of Fay Wray being menaced by King Kong, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered creases.
Thumbnail 366 Marilyn Monroe ''Playboy'' #1 Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very rare first issue of ''Playboy'' magazine, December 1953, Volume I. Landmark issue of Hugh Hefner's pioneering and controversial men's magazine, featuring the famous color centerfold of Playboy's very first ''Sweetheart of the Month,'' Marilyn Monroe. The magazine was originally titled ''Stag Party,'' until an unrelated outdoor magazine titled ''Stag'' threatened to sue Hefner. The replacement name ''Playboy'' came from Hefner's executive vice president Eldon Sellers, who named it after the short-lived Chicago company Playboy Automobile Company, where Sellers' mother had worked. The first issue, with its 50 cent cover price, did not carry a date, as Hefner was unsure whether or not there would even be a second issue. However, ''Playboy'' proved an instant sensation, selling out its initial 53,991 circulation in a matter of weeks. The mostly black-and-white issue includes a parlor strip game pictorial entitled ''Playboy Party Jokes;'' Virgil Partch cartoons mocking the Kinsey Report; full color gag cartoons; and the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle excerpt ''Introducing Sherlock Holmes.'' CGC graded as slightly professionally restored FN/VF 7.0. CGC notes ''…small amount of color touch on cover & centerfold, cover & centerfold reinforced…'' White pages. A much-coveted piece in excellent condition.
Thumbnail 367 Hirschfeld Print of Lucille Ball Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original printed sketch of Lucille Ball by legendary show business artist Al Hirschfeld. The satirical drawing, signed in pencil by Hirschfeld in the lower right, depicts a glamorous Lucy sporting long eyelashes and bright red lipstick wearing a fur coat and gloves and holding a long cigarette. Alfred Hirschfeld is considered one of the most important figures in contemporary caricature; his willingness to satirize someone had indicated they truly belonged to the A list of entertainment personalities. Included is a 3'' x 3'' photo showing the work displayed in Lucy's home, and a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s second husband. Measures 11” x 15”, matted in a 20” x 23.5” wooden frame. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 368 Frank Sinatra Gift to Lucille Ball Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 One of a kind piece of celebrity memorabilia involving Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball and Mia Farrow. This silver box, engraved ''NOEL / Frank & Mia '66'' was given to Lucille Ball by then husband and wife Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow. It was probably given to Lucy during the 1966 Christmas season (the only year that the couple gave out presents) since by 1967, Sinatra and Farrow had separated. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s second husband. The box measures 3.5'' x 4'' x 2'' and, despite light scuffing, is very attractive. Some wear also to the felt lining on the bottom of the box. A fantastic remembrance of the icons of 20th century Hollywood.
Thumbnail 369 Lucille Ball Cigarette Box Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lucille Ball-owned black cigarette box with metal initials “LMG'' on top, which stood for Lucy and her husband Gary Morton. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton. Possibly used for travel, the 4” x 8” plastic box has light chipping and is in very good condition.
Thumbnail 370 Lucille Ball Cigarette Lighter Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A stunning piece of art deco Hollywood glamour owned by the incomparable Lucille Ball. United brand lighter has been exceptionally well kept and requires only minor restoration to be in working order. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s second husband.
Thumbnail 371 Lucille Ball Cigarette Lighters Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A stylish pair of Ronson Varaflame Venus desktop cigarette lighters owned and used by Lucille Ball. The gold lighters both measure 3” x 2” and are in very good condition with just light scuffing; they can also each be restored to working condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s second husband. Lot also includes a color photo of Lucy sunbathing with the lighter visible on the pavement. A very attractive set of lighters that would look beautiful upon a mantle.
Thumbnail 372 Lucille Ball Perfume Bottle Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Elegant art deco perfume bottle owned and used by Lucille Ball. Crystal perfume bottle measures 8'' high and 4'' at its base. Included is a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s second husband. Tiny chip to one corner of the stopper, else in excellent condition.
Thumbnail 373 Lucille Ball Tiffany Clock Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Beautiful circular alarm clock owned by famed television personality Lucille Ball. The gold dial clock bears the manufacturer's name, “Tiffany & Co.” upon the face, and has the NBC peacock logo engraved on the lid, which can be pivoted to display the face. The reverse side has diagramed illustrations on how to set the alarm and wind the clock. Included is a letter of provenance from Sue Morton, the widow of Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s second husband. The 1” x 2.5” clock is in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 374 46 Marlon Brando Original Photos Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Nice lot of 46 UPI Marlon Brando original press & wire photos along with 1970's made copies. Most have press credits and descriptions of the photos on the verso. Some photos are in good condition & some are not.
Thumbnail 375 ''High Flight'' Poem Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 British aviator John Gillespie Magee’s immortal poem “High Flight” on parchment, flown on the Apollo 15 lunar mission. Apollo 15 astronaut Jim Irwin writes in upper left: “This Copy was / Flown to the Moon / on Flight of Apollo 15 / 26 July – 7 Aug 71.” He inscribed in the upper right: “To Mr. Chaffee / in Memory of Roger / who made our / flight to the / Moon possible. / Jim Irwin / Apollo 15” and drew a little crescent moon. Also signed by the mission’s Command Module Pilot “Al Worden / Apollo 15.” “High Flight” measures 8.5'' x 11'' and reads in its entirety, Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the windswept heights with easy grace Where never lark, or ever eagle flew And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space Put out my hand and touched the face of God.” Accompanied by a letter of provenance dated 25 February 1976 signed by Irwin and addressed to Hugh F. Kuehl that reads in full, “I have taken the liberty of answering your letter to Dr. Rittenhouse [High Flight President] since he is on the road with the mobile museum. I was distressed to learn of Mr. Chaffee’s difficulty. I wonder about the commitment that he made to Roger. I am sure that Roger would not want his father to struggle to this degree to fulfill a promise. Yes, we shall pray for Mr. Chafee that he will receive God’s will for his life. I will be happy to donate a copy of the High Flight poem that I carried to the moon. I have inscribed it in an appropriate manner. His grateful servant, Jim Irwin.” Lot also includes two autograph letters signed by Irwin to space author Tony Cipriano who previously owned the poem, and a photocopy of a letter by Roger’s Chaffee’s father regarding the promise he made to his son. 18 February 1976 letter reads in part, “These past nine years I have kept a promise that I made to my son Astronaut Roger B. Chaffee that I would do what I could for the Space Program and though it has been very costly to me I have never regretted my actions. Corey Ford said, ‘The past never changes, you leave it and go to the present, but it is still there, waiting for you to come back.’ I would like to add yes, and to profit by its experiences and learn from its lessons not to make the same mistakes. And to inspire young people to strive for a better life. I want the world to know that I very much appreciate the efforts of the International Association of Space Philatelists in helping me to carry on this program of explaining to the general public the many benefits to mankind resulting from the Space program.” A poignant and unique archive for the serious space collector.
Thumbnail 376 Einstein ALS Twice-Signed Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Important and stirring Albert Einstein autograph letter twice-signed. Einstein writes to Hugo Iltis, author of several anti-Nazi publications, whom Einstein admired so much that he would help him flee Nazi Germany. Single page letter dated 5 December 1936 from Princeton to Iltis in Vienna translates from German in full, ''Dear Sir: I read your booklet 'The Myth of Blood and Race' with great interest and approval. If the majority of the German intellectuals would have shown as much courage and respect for the truth and such a vivid social conscience as the author of this book, the whole nation would have been saved from plunging into such an abyss. Yours very faithfully, A. Einstein / P.S. The booklet was sent to me by the Peoples University Brunn. You may use this letter in any way which seems appropriate to you. Sender Prof. Albert Einstein, Princeton.'' The 8.5'' x 11'' letter exhibits stray spotting and slight separation along one horizontal fold. A separate, smaller piece of paper has been affixed to the verso. Overall good plus condition. Lot also includes in its original German Hugo Iltis' book, ''The Myth of Blood and Race'' signed by Hugh Iltis, the son of Dr. Hugo Iltis. Dr. Hugo Iltis was a Czechoslovakian-born Jewish professor of botany, genetics and biology, and outspoken opponent of the German Nazi Party and their use of science to bolster their eugenics. Throughout the 1930's he lectured against Nazi race theories, eventually publishing three books which denounced Nazi genetics. The most controversial of the three, ''The Myth of Blood and Race'' (1936) brought Iltis under the scrutiny of the Nazi Party. But the book also caught the attention of Albert Einstein. After reading it, Einstein developed a respect for Dr. Iltis' courage in writing such a controversial work in the face of the rising Nazi regime. In 1937, Einstein even sent a copy to the W.W. Norton publishing house in hopes that they would publish the work in English. Meanwhile, the situation in Czechoslovakia worsened. By September 1938, a Nazi invasion of the country loomed, endangering the life of Dr. Iltis. Believing that his non-Jewish wife and their two sons would be safer without him, he secretly checked-in at a Br�nn hotel on September 27, with plans to commit suicide. His wife, sensing trouble, notified the Brunn Police Department. After an heroic search, they found the professor and convinced him to abandon his suicidal plans. Earlier in April, Dr. Iltis had received a letter from Einstein advising him to emigrate to the U.S., establish connections, and then use those connections to bring his family. With that letter in hand, Dr. Iltis flew alone to England in December 1938, where he gave several lectures. One month later, after a harrowing train ride across Germany, his wife and two sons met him in Cherbourg, France, where they began their trip to America onboard the Cunard Ocean Liner Aquitania. From their safe vantage point in America, they watched as Hitler and the Nazis arrived in Prague on March 15, 1939, and announced by radio that they were in control of Czechoslovakia. That same day, the Gestapo fanned throughout the cities of Prague and Brunn with lists of people to round up. On their list was Hugo Iltis, who was safely far away. With the help of Albert Einstein, Dr. Iltis secured a temporary position at the International School in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and soon after attained a permanent faculty position at Mary Washington College in Virginia. His wife, Anni, helped him establish the Mendel Museum there.
Thumbnail 377 Wilbur Wright Signed Photo Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very large 12'' x 16'' photo of Wilbur Wright with six other men, preparing his plane in France during August 1908 in an attempt to mute French critics who had portrayed the Wright Brothers as bluffers. His first flight lasted only one minute 45 seconds, but his ability to effortlessly make banking turns and fly a circle amazed and stunned onlookers, including several pioneer French aviators, among them Louis Bleriot. In the following days, Wilbur made a series of technically challenging flights, including figure-eights, demonstrating his skills as a pilot and the capability of his flying machine, which far surpassed those of all other pilot pioneers. The French public was thrilled by Wilbur's feats and flocked to the field by the thousands. The Wright brothers catapulted to world fame overnight. Former doubters issued apologies and effusive praise. ''L'arophile'' editor Georges Besanaon wrote that the flights ''have completely dissipated all doubts. Not one of the former detractors of the Wrights dare question, today, the previous experiments of the men who were truly the first to fly....'' Leading French aviation promoter Ernest Archdeacon wrote, ''For a long time, the Wright brothers have been accused in Europe of bluff... They are today hallowed in France, and I feel an intense pleasure...to make amends.'' The signed photo features a huge bold 3 1/2'' signature. Excellent condition but for one light scratch below the lower wing. Exhibited at ''Orville and Wilbur - The Wright Brothers Legacy'', Dayton Art Institute 2003 and Virginia Air & Space Center 2003. The last Wilbur Wright signed photo, an 8'' x 10'' signed portrait, not a fantastic aviation over-sized image displaying an early Wright Brothers flyer documenting the pioneering days of flying history, sold in June 2010 for $27,500 and that amount might not include the buyer's premium.
Thumbnail 378 Large Apollo 11 Signed Photo Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Exceptionally large Apollo 11 color photograph, signed by all three astronauts: ''Neil Armstrong,'' ''M. Collins'' and ''Buzz Aldrin.'' Iconic photograph shows Aldrin in his spacesuit walking on the moon. Inscription reads, ''Best Wishes to Joe and Lucille'' on photo above the signatures. 15.5'' x 19.5'' photo mounted on white mat board measuring 20'' x 24''. Armstrong's signature is in red ink; Collins' and Aldrin's signatures in black. Light toning to margins on mat, otherwise excellent. To our knowledge, this is the largest signed Apollo 11 photograph ever to come to market.
Thumbnail 379 Apollo 11 Signed Photos Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rarely encountered casual signed photo of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, together at an event at the National Aviation and Space Museum on 20 July 1979. The Smithsonian was honoring Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins on the 10th anniversary of the first manned lunar landing. 5'' x 3.25” color photo in near fine condition. Also accompanied by a 8'' x 10'' signed color photo of Michael Collins in his spacesuit, in near fine condition. Upon the verso of Armstrong and Aldrin's photo are notations by the men who acquired the autographs, aerospace artist William J. Numeroff and Dr. Anthony J. Cipriano, author of “America's Journeys Into Space: The Astronauts of the United States,” illustrated by Numeroff. They wrote: “Signature of Buzz Aldrin obtained from him in Car when Tony Cipriano drove him to Manhattan after his induction to N.J. Aviation Hall of Fame – May 20/80. Witnessed by William J. Numeroff”; “Signature of Neil Armstrong obtained by me at Wing’s Club Luncheon NYC 5/18/88. A J Cipriano.” Also noted in the lower left that this photograph was taken at the museum: “Photo By A.J. Cipriano / NASM 7-20-79 10th Anniv Apollo 11.” Finally, lot includes nine 5” x 3.25” color photos of the astronauts at the Smithsonian and a 8” x 11” black and white photo of the three astronauts at the NASM in front of the Apollo 11 Command Module. A unique lot for the Apollo 11 collector.
Thumbnail 380 Apollo 11 Philatelic DS Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Exceptional Apollo 11 commemorative program signed by Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, honoring their manned flight to the moon. Unfolded program measures 12'' x 9'' and features on the signature page a first day of issue stamp and two postmarks: ''Jul. 20 1969 / Moon Landing, USA'' and ''Sept. 9 1969 / Washington DC'' made from ink carried to and from the moon. Verso of card has a color photo of Aldrin with the U.S. flag staked into the moon and excerpts between Armstrong and Aldrin describing it, ''…the surface is fine and powdery…It has a stark beauty all its own…'' Overall, a very moving presentation signed in black felt-tip by all three. Program is in near fine condition with only light toning. Program has deckled right edge and lies flat as it was never folded. With PSA/DNA COA for all three signatures.
Thumbnail 381 Neil Armstrong ALS & SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Nice autograph letter signed by Neil Armstrong, accompanied by a signed photo of the astronaut in his space suit. Letter on Armstrong's personalized NASA stationery reads in full, ''Dear Mrs. Lawson - Thanks for your kind letter. Enclosed is a picture to replace the worn one. Best Wishes - Neil Armstrong.'' 5.25'' x 8'' letter in near fine condition. 8'' x 10'' signed color photo is inscribed to Mrs. Lawson's son, ''To Art - With Best of Luck / Neil Armstrong.'' Apparently, young Art was so taken with the astronaut that he constantly carried and slept with a photo of Armstrong. Art's mother contacted Armstrong, who was so taken with the young boy that he mailed him a signed photo along with the letter.
Thumbnail 382 Neil Armstrong Uninscribed SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Neil Armstrong rare 8'' x 10'' uninscribed Apollo 11 white space suit signed photo. In excellent condition. With PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 383 Neil Armstrong TLS 1975 Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Neil Armstrong typed letter signed. Composed on University of Cincinnati letterhead and dated 4 April 1975, Armstrong writes while serving as Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Excerpt: ''I Thank you for your kind invitation,my schedule calls for an early morning departure out of Indianapolis to meet a commitment in Carolina,it will, therefore, be impossible for me to accept. I know it will be an interesting occasion, and I'm sorry that I'll have to miss it. I do enclose my best wishes, Neil A. Armstrong'' Excellent.
Thumbnail 384 Neil Armstrong TLS 9/25/69 Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Neil Armstrong typed letter signed after his successful return to Earth from Apollo 11. On official NASA letterhead and stamp-dated 25 September 1969, Armstrong writes to Robert B. Hotz, Editor of ''Aviation Week & Space Technology'' magazine, who served with Armstrong years later on the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. In full: ''Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind thoughtfulness in forwarding the plaque-mounted covers of Aviation Week & Space Technology which were published during the preparation, flight, and postflight periods of the Apollo XI mission. They will remain as some of the most appreciated mementoes of the entire adventure. We are certainly appreciative of the very good coverage given to the flight of Columbia and Eagle in your fine magazine and of your very kind editorial remarks in several issues. We are certainly appreciative of the fact that you recognized and pointed out not only the technical achievements of Apollo XI, but also the more long-lasting values of international cooperation and challenging goals. Please accept our sincere congratulations on your fine coverage of the flight.'' A gracious and prophetic letter from Armstrong to one of the space program's long-time journalistic supporters. Single page measuring 8'' x 10.5''. Mounted to board, with faint toning and mild overall soiling, else very good condition.
Thumbnail 385 Alexander Fleming SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed photo of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish bacteriologist who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his role in the discovery and isolation of penicillin. Vintage 4.25'' x 6.25'' matte-finish portrait of Fleming looking thoughtfully off to the side, signed ''Alexander Fleming'' in black fountain pen. Several light spots touching Fleming's hair and somewhat grainy image quality, otherwise fine condition.
Thumbnail 386 Charles Lindbergh, Ford Signatures Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very rare document signed by the judges' panel of the 1929 Edison Scholarship Awards, including Charles Lindbergh and Henry Ford. Other signatures include George Eastman, Lewis Perry (Headmaster of Phillips Exeter Academy), S.W. Stratton (President of MIT), Anne Lindbergh and a Mrs. Sloane, likely Madeleine Edison Sloane, the daughter of Thomas Edison. Lot also includes (1) a photograph of the panel, clearly showing Lindbergh and Eastman, taken at the Awards ceremony on 29 July 1929 where the signatures were obtained, and (2) a letter dated 14 May 1980 to John Edison Sloane, from the National Park Service regarding the provenance of the signatures and photos. Signed document measures 8'' x 5.25'' and sepia-toned photo measures 4.5'' x 3.25''. Light soiling to document, marks from two previous paper clips and small .5'' tear to bottom, not affecting signatures. Both photo and document in very good condition, perfect for framing together.
Thumbnail 387 Louis Pasteur SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed photo of Louis Pasteur, the pioneering French microbiologist and chemist who demonstrated the germ theory of disease and developed the first vaccine against rabies. Exceptional 4.25'' x 6.5'' formal seated cabinet portrait by A. Gershel of Paris, signed beside his image in ink, ''L. Pasteur / Juin 1886.'' Pasteur's signature here came less than a year after he first showed the French Academy of Sciences promising results of his treatment against rabies in humans, and three months following his March 1886 presentation of a study of 350 inoculated with his rabies vaccine - of which there was only one unsuccessful treatment. In near fine condition, with a few trivial surface marks, a tiny wrinkle near left edge, and a slight bowing to the image.
Thumbnail 388 Apollo 11 Launch Pass Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original baseball cap and pass from historic Apollo 11 space launch. Navy blue with stitching reads ''U.S.S. Hornet / Apollo 11.'' Comes with a NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center launch pass, stamped no. 3024. Front emblems include eagle landing on moon with Earth in background and vintage NASA logo. Text on back reads in part ''I welcomes you to the launch of Apollo 11, the first mission to land Man on the Moon…'' Pass measures 5'' x 3'' in original plastic holder. Tape to left and right of holder. Near mint condition.
Thumbnail 389 Neil Armstrong Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Neil Armstrong signed 8'' x 10'' color photo of the astronaut in a suit and tie. Inscribed in black felt tip pen ''To Tom Bodell / Best Wishes / Neil Armstrong / Gemini VIII.'' 8” x 10” photo entitled ''Neil A. Armstrong'' at the bottom has light scratching and is in very good condition.
Thumbnail 391 Michael Collins Signed NASA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Color 11 x 8.5 cardstock composite photo of the flight crews of Apollo 1 and Apollo 7 through 11, signed in black ink, ''Michael Collins, Apollo 11.'' In fine condition, with a few small corner tip dings. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 392 Cosmonauts SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Fine signed photo by all nine Russian cosmonauts in various ink colors: Yuri Gagarin, Gherman Titov, Pavel Popovich, Andrian Nikolaev, Valeri Bykovsky, Valentina Tereshkova, Nikolai Komarov, Boris Yegorov and Vitali Sevastyanov. Black and white photo measures 7'' x 5''. A stunning presentation in fine condition.
Thumbnail 393 Jacques Cousteau Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Wonderful photo signed ''JY Cousteau'' of the preeminent ocean explorer, ecologist and filmmaker. Entirely in his element, Cousteau smiles broadly while standing on the deck of a boat. 4.75'' x 6.75'' black and white photo in very good condition.
Thumbnail 394 USS Colorado Amelia Earhart ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 U.S.S. Colorado letter from Charles Derleth, Jr. composed during the search for Amelia Earhart. Cover reads, ''U.S.S. Colorado Enroute Howland Island and the Equator, Searching for Miss Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Capt. Fred Noonan, who were forced down.'' Dated 15 July 1937, letter reads in part: ''..we have been cruising equatorial waters since July 2 in search of the Earhart plane but with no success; crossed the Equator & got as far as 5 S. lat., 178 W. long. We reach Honolulu tomorrow...'' Very good condition.
Thumbnail 395 Everest Signed FDC Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 First day cover dated 29 May 1978 signed by Sir Edmund Hillary and sherpa Tenzing Norgay honoring their 25th anniversary of first ascending Mount Everest. The cover has an illustration of Mount Everest upon which the climbers signed, a special edition coin, two commemorative stamps and a postmark from Namche Bazar near the original base camp. 8” x 4.5” envelope has a small crease on back flap, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 396 Lindbergh ''Minnesota'' Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Aviator Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. signed copy of ''Lindbergh of Minnesota: A Political Biography'' by Bruce L. Larson. New York: Harcourt: 1973. With a foreword by Lindbergh, who signs boldly on title page underneath Larson's signature and that of his sister, Eva Lindbergh Christie Spaeth. Book focuses on Charles Lindbergh, Sr., a Minnesota congressman, and tells the narrative of the Lindbergh family. Octavo edition runs 363pp., with gilt lettering to blue cloth boards. Both book and dustjacket in very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 397 Charles Lindbergh Signed First Ed. Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed and inscribed copy of Charles' Lindbergh's ''The Wartime Journals of Charles A. Lindbergh.'' New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: 1970. Signed upon the title page in bold black ink, ''To William Epstein / with best wishes / Charles A. Lindbergh.'' Very rare signed edition as Lindbergh autographed few copies of this book. First edition volume is in near fine condition; dustjacket is in very good condition with some light chipping.
Thumbnail 398 Charles Lindbergh SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Classic signed portrait of Charles Lindbergh adorning leather flight cap and goggles. The aviation pioneer inscribes in black fountain pen ''To Lt. Robert Douglass, Charles A. Lindbergh.'' Very large 9.75'' x 13.25'' sepia matte-finish photo is affixed to an identical size lightweight board and has light corner and edge creasing. In very good condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 399 ''Mercury 7'' Signed Lithograph Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Limited edition lithograph, entitled ''Mercury 7'' signed by six of the seven Mercury astronauts, four of whom have since passed away. Signed by D.K. ''Deke'' Slayton, Alan Shepard, Gordon ''Gordo'' Cooper, Walter ''Wally'' Schirra, John Glenn and Scott Carpenter. This large lithograph, #686 of 1,500 prints by artist George Bishop, was conceived 22 years ago to raise seed money for the Mercury Foundation. Measures 35'' x 25'' in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 400 Tenzing Norgay SB Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Tenzing Norgay signed and inscribed first edition of “After Everest: An Autobiography” where he recounts reaching the summit of Mt. Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary. London: George Allen & Unwin LTD: 1977. Norgay’s inscribes the volume to ''Michael'' upon the title page with the date of 29 June 1977. 144pp. book contains original dustjacket which has minor chipping and creasing, else near fine. Hardbound book has light toning and is in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 401 Sir William Osler ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 William Osler ALS regarding the disease of syphilis. 4.5'' x 7'' letter dated 2 January 1911 upon his ''Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford'' stationery reads, ''Dear Fingland, What a kind man! Simpson's tract is most interesting. I have seen it and have known it for years and have looked for a copy often, so that you may feel it has come to the right place. Believe Fracastorius gave the name syphilis, and Ulrich von Hutten.'' Sir J.Y. [James Young] should feel happy on my shelves, Sincerely yours, Wm. Osler''. In very good condition.
Thumbnail 402 Albert Sabin DS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed publication about the polio vaccine by the scientist who perfected its use, Albert Sabin. Photocopied article from the Journal of the American Medical Association entitled ''Oral Poliovirus Vaccine.'' Signed and inscribed on the top of the first page, ''For Peter Dyson / best wishes / Albert B. Sabin.'' Five pages measuring 8.5'' x 11''. In near fine condition.
Thumbnail 403 Jonas Salk SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed photo of legendary medical researcher Jonas Salk, who discovered and developed the polio vaccine. Black and white glossy portrait photo signed with black felt tip pen ''Jonas Salk''The 8.5 x 10'' photo has a tiny crease at top, otherwise fine condition.
Thumbnail 404 Albert Schweitzer ALS 1965 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Albert Schweitzer autograph letter signed, datelined Lambarene, January 1965. Written on the back of a picture postcard showing ''The landing place of the hospital,'' Schweitzer writes to Dorothy Riggle regarding political problems of the Congo. Signed in blue ink vertically on the left side of the card, “Albert Schweitzer.'' Written in German, with both pen and pencil translations above Schweitzer's handwriting. 4” x 5.75” card is in very good condition with transmittal envelope.
Thumbnail 405 Albert Schweitzer ANS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Albert Schweitzer autograph note signed, dated 14 July 1963 to a Miss Riggle in Philadelphia. The majority of the letter is written by Schweitzer’s wife, but he adds at the bottom in German, “I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words and for the precious pens, Sincerely, Albert Schweitzer.” Carbon paper note measuring 6.5” x 8.5” in near fine condition with intersecting folds. Includes the stamped envelope postmarked from his Lambarene, Gabon hospital.
Thumbnail 406 Albert Schweitzer Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Albert Schweitzer signed photo, inscribed in German, ''Miss Dorothy Riggle / With Best Thoughts / Albert Schweitzer / Lambar�n� 14-7-1963.'' Includes the original envelope from Lambar�n�, Gabon and a letter from Schweitzer's assistant which reads in part, ''�The doctor is building new ward in his still growing hospital. From 8 o'clock in the morning till noon and from 2-5:30 you see the doctor supervising, directing and inspiring�'' 4� x 6� photo is on light paper, likely removed from a book. Some creasing, overall very good condition.
Thumbnail 407 Wernher von Braun SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed photo of preeminent rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, beside a NASA model rocket. A naturalized U.S. resident who emigrated from Germany after WWII, von Braun has been called the greatest rocket scientist in history, and was one of the men largely responsible for the United State's post-war space dominance. Black and white 8'' x 10'' glossy photograph inscribed, ''To James E. Rogan / with best wishes - Werner von Braun.'' Very light paper clip impression, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 408 Watson ''Boring People'' Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 James D. Watson's signed book, ''Avoid Boring People.'' Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press: 2002. Deep reddish brown leather book with decorative 22kt gold gilt on cover and page edges. Autographed by James D. Watson, Nobel Prize winning scientist and co-discoverer of the DNA structure and genetic code. 6.5'' x 9.5'' volume remains sealed in original shrink wrap. Satin ribbon page marker and smyth-sewn pages. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 409 Watson ''Double Helix'' Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Nobel Prize winning scientist, James D. Watson's signed collector's edition of ''The Double Helix,'' Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press: 2009. Black leather book with decorative 22kt gold detailing on cover and page edges. Volume measures 6.5'' x 9.5'' and remains sealed in original shrink wrap. Satin ribbon page marker and smyth-sewn pages. Mint condition.
Thumbnail 410 Watson ''Genes Girls Gamow'' Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 James D. Watson's signed book, ''Genes, Girls, and Gamow.'' Norwalk, Connecticut: Easton Press: 2002. 1,175 copies printed. Blue leather book with decorative 22kt gold gilt on cover and page edges, featuring double helix to center cover. Autographed by James D. Watson, Nobel Prize winning scientist and co-discoverer of the DNA structure and genetic code. 6.5'' x 9.5'' volume remains sealed in original shrink wrap. Satin ribbon page marker and smyth-sewn pages. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 411 Watson & Crick Signatures Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autographs by the famed men who discovered the DNA genetic code and were subsequently awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Clear ink signatures, ''Francis Crick'' and ''James D. Watson,'' on a white 5'' x 3'' card. In fine condition.
Thumbnail 412 1969 Moon Landing Teletype Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Jigsaw News Teletype Regarding the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon Landing -- News Clips From Around the World at the Time of the Landing -- Very Good
Thumbnail 413 Richard Byrd TLS 1938 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed letter signed by Admiral and explorer Richard Byrd, the first man to fly over both the North and South poles. Dated 26 October 1938, Byrd thanks the recipient for his birthday wishes and the ''comment on my book.'' Mint condition.
Thumbnail 414 Michael Collins Apollo 11 SB Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 415 Jacques Cousteau Art Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 416 Jacques Cousteau FDC Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 417 Cushman ''Foraminifera'' 1940 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 ''Foraminifera: Their Classification and Economic Use; Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged, With an Illustrated Key to the Genera'' by Joseph A. Cushman. Cambridge: Harvard University Press: 1940. Early geologic study from the Harvard University labs. Contents cover ''Systematic Arrangement of the Foraminifera'' including families Allogromiidae, Saccamminidae, Loftusiidae, and Fischerinidae. The 6.25'' x 9.5'' tome runs 535pp. Red cloth board wear and previous owner's name in ink on front pastedown. Interior bright, very good condition.
Thumbnail 418 Albert Schweitzer Signed Hospital Plan Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Albert Schweitzer signed and inscribed hospital plan. Signature and French inscription to a plan of Schweitzer's hospital, plantation and leper village in Lambarene, West Central Africa. Schweitzer and his wife founded the hospital in 1913 based on Schweitzer's well-known philosophy of ''Reverence for Life.'' He was once quoted as saying, ''A man is truly ethical only when he obeys the compulsion to help all life...'' Measures approximately 11.75'' X 9.25''. Some creasing, else excellent condition.
Thumbnail 419 Albert Schweitzer Signed ''Life'' Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Dr. Albert Schweitzer Signed & Inscribed ''Life'' Magazine Cover -- 19 Feb. 1965 Issue Inscribed on 10 June -- 9.75'' x 13.25'' -- Good, Save Folds
Thumbnail 420 Alan Shepard Newspaper Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Original ''New York Times'' dated, Monday 8 May 1961, reporting on first U.S. man in space. Headline reads: ''Astronaut Relaxes; Will Fly to Capital For Welcome Today / Kennedy Yielding To Prendergast On U.S. Patronage.'' Eight pages, size 14.5'' x 22.5''. Condition good, with toning and chipping to edges.
Thumbnail 421 Disneyland Parking Ticket Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Pristine parking ticket to the opening day of the Disneyland Theme Park in Anaheim, California on 18 July 1955. Ticket #3070 has a drawing of the Magic Kingdom next to the word ''Disneyland.'' The cost of parking then was 25 cents. Orange ticket measures 2.75'' x 4'' and is in fine condition.
Thumbnail 422 1955 Disneyland Press Pass Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare invitational press pass to the dedication of the Disneyland Theme Park in Anaheim, California on 17 July 1955. Issued to the press before the park opened to the public on 18 July, ticket reads, ''Invitational Press Pass…Dedication of Disneyland…Sunday, July 17, 1955.'' Glossy silver 6.5'' x 3.5'' card has red and black type upon the front. Upon card's verso is a map of Disneyland and an announcement regarding ABC's network telecast of the Disneyland preview. Light scuffing to left side of pass, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 423 J. Paul Getty Signed Check Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Check signed by billionaire and spendthrift J. Paul Getty. Dated 19 January 1948, check in the amount of $253.61 is written to Pacific Pipeline & Engineers, Ltd. and signed in full, ''J. Paul Getty''. Written upon his personal bank account from Santa Monica, California. 7'' x 3'' check in near fine condition with two punch holes at top and normal cancellations not affecting signature.
Thumbnail 426 Richard McDonald Postcard Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Richard McDonald signed color postcard of the ''World's Largest McDonald's'' located in Vinita, Oklahoma. 6'' x 4'' postcard is signed ''Richard J. McDonald / Founder'' on the front against the blue sky. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 427 Mark Chapman TLS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Typed letter signed by John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman, written from the Attica Correctional Facility. The letter makes several references to Jesus and reads in part, ''…Twelve years ago, I shot and killed the rock superstar John Lennon, formerly of the Beatles…this heinous crime…was a horrible occurance; I have never forgotten it. How did I live? How did I make it through?…'' Signed ''God Bless You! Mark David Chapman / Attica, NY / Jan. 28, 1994.'' Letter measuring 8.5'' x 11'' has folds, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 428 John Gotti ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 John Gotti autograph letter signed ''Johnny'' to a friend named Rebecca. Also accompanied by envelope signed ''Gotti'' in his hand. Undated though while he was in prison: ''Just a quick note to thank Bobby, you and Bobby...for most of all thinking to send a remembrance card for my son Frank...it shows much class and is appreciated.'' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope with a stamped return address of the penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, and signed at top, ''Gotti #18261-053.'' Near fine single page letter measures 8.5'' x 11''.
Thumbnail 429 John Hinckley 1974 Yearbook Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 1974 Texas Tech University yearbook featuring freshman John Hinckley, Jr., seven years before his 30 March 1981 attempt to assassinate President Reagan. Black and white photo of a smiling, long-haired Hinckley, in suit and tie, identified as ''John Hinckley, Lakewood, Colo.'' on pp. 482 in the ''Freshmen'' section. In excellent condition with former owners name written on inside front cover. Burgundy cover has embossed design.
Thumbnail 431 Tex Watson ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed card sent from Charles ''Tex'' Watson while in prison at San Luis Obispo. Religious card dated 14 November 1979 reads in part ''…At last, you kinda know the direction the Lord is leading on life. GLORY!…As far as 'Scared Straight'…we are trying a more lasting experience. 'LOVE STRAIGHT.' You never told me about your experience with the 'Manson Family.'????…Charles.'' Accompanied by an American Evangelistic Association pamphlet and a cover addressed to Rebecca Dean. 4.75'' x 7'' card has small crease at fold, else near fine.
Thumbnail 432 Tex Watson ALS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed Christmas card sent from Charles ''Tex'' Watson while in prison at San Luis Obispo. Religious card dated 27 November 1979 reads in part ''Kristin and I love you…Am so glad you are enjoying my tapes. I believe I have better ones now. You are right about the Texas drawl! P.T.L. Yes my Birthday is Dec. 2nd!…Gonna have a terrific day!!! Kristin & I will visit tomorrow. Can hardly wait…We will keep praying for you! ASAPE, Charles.” Accompanied by cover addressed to R. Ocean and Family. 4.75'' x 7'' card is lightly toned, else fine.
Thumbnail 433 Muhammad Ali Contract Signed Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Document signed ''Cassius Clay'' and dated 14 October 1969, contracting Ali to fight Joe Frazier -- what would become the ''Fight of the Century.'' Agreement between Ali, Sports Action, Inc., and promoter Harold Conrad lists five particulars for the bout: ''1. Clay agrees to engage in a 15 round boxing contest against Joe Frazier for the World Heavyweight Championship...2. The said bout shall be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the month of February 1970. 3. Promoter agrees to pay Clay forty percent...of the net proceeds derived from the live gate...4. Promoter and Clay agree that SAC shall have exclusive world-wide television, radio, and motion picture rights to the bout (the 'Ancillary rights'). Sac agrees that it will pay Clay forty percent...of the net ancillary proceeds derived from the bout...which shall, in no event, exceed $100,000.00. 5. The obligation of Clay hereunder to Promoter and SAC shall terminate if Promoter fails to obtain...a license for Clay to fight in the State of Nevada and if Promoter fails to obtain the approval of the State Athletic Commission of Nevada of the bout between Clay and Frazier.'' Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Ali, ''Cassius Clay.'' Single page, perfect for framing, measures 8.5'' x 11''. In fine condition, with two punch holes to top edge.
Thumbnail 434 Ruth/Gehrig SP Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dual-signed photograph. 5'' x 7'' black and white image depicts the two Yankee greats standing side by side on the baseball field wearing their pinstripe pants. Inscribed by Ruth in brown ink at the upper left, ''For Walter from, 'Babe' Ruth'' beside which Gehrig signs in black ink, ''& Lou Gehrig''. Small .25'' tear (with no emulsion loss) at top, not affecting either signature, else fine. A difficult to acquire pairing of legendary signatures on a single photograph. A Babe Ruth signature with the quotation marks around ''Babe'' typifies his pre-1928 autograph and will sell at a higher value as well.
Thumbnail 435 Jimmie Foxx SP Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage matte-finish George Burke photo of Jimmie Foxx at bat in a Boston Red Sox road jersey, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, ''Patsy, You are a swell guy / The best to you / Jimmie Foxx.'' 8'' x 10'' black and white photo is in very good condition, with small corner creases, a few stray ink marks, brush to the word ''best'' and silvering to the darker areas. The image bears rounded corners, as issued by Burke. Larger signed images of the Hall of Famer -- particularly those taken by a noted sports photographer such as Burke -- are virtually nonexistent. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 436 Jack Johnson Signed Photo Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage Jack Johnson 5'' x 8'' signed photo, his most famous image posing with bare knuckles. Signed vertically along his image, ''Jack Johnson / Former heavy / weight Champion.'' Autographed photos of Johnson are almost impossible to obtain, especially boxing related. Photo is quite wrinkled and creased, especially at corners. Luckily, they do not dramatically interfere with his image or inscription. Accompanied by a letter of provenance.
Thumbnail 437 Knute Rockne TLS 1930 Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Knute Rockne typed letter signed on University of Notre Dame Athletic Association letterhead, to player Frank Kerjez dated 19 August 1930. Lively and encouraging text reads in full: ''Dear Frank: ''Hunk tells me that he considers you a very likely candidate for right guard with Metzger and that you stood the rough stuff in great shape and are fast enough and big enough to make a great guard. How here's your opportunity to do things--why not rise to it and be so tough and so hard and so fast that you will be one of the guards of the year. Get back on time, all eager to go and I don't see how they can stop you. I hope you have had a fine summer and every good wish. Yours sincerely, K.K. Rockne / Director of Athletics.'' Measures 8.5'' x 11''. Mailing folds, age toning and some creasing; very good condition.
Thumbnail 438 1937 Yankees Team Signed Photo Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed 8'' x 10'' photo depicting the 1937 World Champion New York Yankees and bearing 30 signatures, accounting for every uniformed subject pictured. The signatures are rendered in the same consistent black fountain pen and include Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Red Ruffing, Selkirk, Crosetti, Jorgens, Hoag, Scheiber, Henrich, Hadley, Andrews, Makosky, Murphy, Rolfe, Vance, Malone, Glenn, Fletcher, Powell and Sullivan (mascot). Ten of the signatures are clubhouse versions including Wicker, Heffner, Saltzgaver, Dickey, Pearson, Gomez, Schulte, McCarthy, Combs and Lazzeri. Very good dark, legible signatures. Light wear, otherwise excellent. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 439 Boston Red Sox 2007 Team SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Extraordinary color 20'' x 16'' photo of the 2007 World Championship Boston Red Sox, signed in silver felt tip by 18 members. Signers are: Luis Alicea, Alex Cora, Manny Delcarmen, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Farrell, Eric Hinske, Jon Lester, Javier Lopez, Mike Lowell, Julio Lugo, Dave Magadan, Doug Mirabelli, Jonathan Papelbon, Dustin Pedroia, Manny Ramirez, Kyle Snyder, Mike Timlin and Kevin Youkilis. Triple matted and framed to an overall size of 25'' x 21''. In fine condition. With PSA/DNA COA on all signatures.
Thumbnail 440 Cassius Clay Signature Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signature by Cassius Clay in 1963, prophetically boasting that he will be the next world boxing champion. Inscribed in blue ink, “To Terry From Cassius Clay / Next World Champ 1963 / 4/29/63.” Signature appears on the verso of a business card for a limousine service in Miami, where Ali was training for a June 1963 bout against Henry Cooper. The following year, he would knock out Sonny Liston in Lewiston, Maine to claim the World Heavyweight Title. The 3.5” x 2.5” yellow card has minor corner wear, otherwise in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 441 Browns Reunion Signed Print Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Limited edition certificate autographed by 42 members of Cleveland’s 1964 Professional Football World Championship Team. Signed 4 June 2005 by members of Cleveland’s last championship team. The poster includes autographs from Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Paul Warfield, Leroy Kelly and Gene Hickerson as well as quarterback Frank Ryan and receiver Gary Collins. The 16” x 20” certificate verso states that the holder can attend certain player and team events. Minor chipping, otherwise near fine.
Thumbnail 442 Ty Cobb Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 200.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage pearl-finish black and white photo of Ty Cobb leaping into the air. Signed and inscribed in black fountain pen “To Jules From Ty Cobb.” 4'' x 5.5'' photograph has clipped corners and lightly trimmed edges, scattered creases, minor brushes to signature and inscription and adhesive remnants to verso. Overall in very good condition.
Thumbnail 443 Joe DiMaggio & Ted Williams SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very nice photograph boldly signed by Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams in their Yankee and Red Sox uniforms, in a relaxed pose near the dugout. 10'' x 8'' glossy black and white photograph in mint condition. Signed by both Williams and DiMaggio in blue Sharpie. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA for both signatures.
Thumbnail 444 Joe DiMaggio Ball Signed JSA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Joe DiMaggio official American League Rawlings ball signed on the sweet spot in blue ballpoint pen. Excellent example of DiMaggio's signature. With JSA certification, fine condition.
Thumbnail 445 Joe DiMaggio SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Joe DiMaggio signed photo, featuring him in Yankee pinstripes at bat. 8'' x 10'' photo with DiMaggio's clear signature in blue ink. With PSA/DNA COA. Mint condition.
Thumbnail 446 Don Drysdale Signed Baseball Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Official Major League baseball signed by Don Drysdale. Ball is signed in bold blue ink along the sweet spot. Signed ball accompanied by auction Certificate of Authenticity from JSA. Overall excellent condition. A rare collectible from one of the dominant pitchers of the 1960s.
Thumbnail 447 Franco Harris Check Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very rare cancelled payroll check to star fullback Franco Harris from the Pittsburgh Steelers dated 1 September 1973. Endorsed by Harris on verso and signed on front by Daniel Rooney and Robert Quinn. Check made payable to Harris for $1,500, drawn upon the Pittsburgh Steelers Sports, Inc. account. Bank cancellation stamps on front and verso, not significantly affecting any of the signatures. Check measures 8.25'' x 3.25'' and is in excellent condition.
Thumbnail 448 500 Home Run Club Signed Cover Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 500 Home Run Club signed cover presented with plaque. Postmarked 1 August 1982, Cooperstown, New York, postcard is signed by all 11 HRC members including: Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Willie McCovey, Eddie Mathews and Ernie Banks. Mounted with picture and engraved plate listing all players and their home run records, measuring 12'' x 15''. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 449 Elston Howard SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Elston Howard signed black and white glossy photo measuring 7.5'' x 9.5''. Inscription in black ink reads, ''To George Hutter / Best Wishes / Elston Howard''. Contrast is excellent except for the word ''Elston'' which appears on the dark portion of the photo. Some small areas of tape remnants, otherwise excellent condition. With JSA COA.
Thumbnail 450 James J. Jeffries SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 James J. Jeffries color magazine photo in his prime signed in blue ballpoint, ''Best wishes, Jas. J. Jeffries.'' Trimmed and affixed to a 7.5'' x 10'' off-white card. In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold and light toning. Colors still very bright and vibrant.
Thumbnail 451 Walter Johnson ALS Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Walter Johnson autograph letter signed. Walter ''The Big Train'' Johnson writes to a fan and signs in bold black ink, ''Walter Johnson. Reads in full:Germantown, MD / Dear Michael / Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope I will get to see you some day. Lots of good luck to you / Sincerely / Walter Johnson.'' Letter measures 7.25'' x 10.5''. Usual letter folds. Overall, excellent condition.
Thumbnail 452 Michael Jordan Check Signed 1989 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Check signed by Michael Jordan from his personal bank account dated 17 April 1989, one of his 13 NBA All-Star years with the Chicago Bulls. Made out to ''Cellular One-Chicago'' in the amount of $183.05. Light cancellation stamp to check's verso transversing first portion of signature, otherwise an excellent example of Jordan's autograph in blue pen. With JSA COA.
Thumbnail 453 Connie Mack ALS 1947 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed by Connie Mack. Ink letter written on Hollywood-Roosevelt Hotel Stationery dated 25 January 1947 reads in part ''I came here to attend the baseball meeting and decided with Mrs. Mack to spend the winter here, will leave here on the 15th of February for West Palm Beach our training quarters for 1947.'' Letter signed to bottom ''Sincerely, Connie Mack.'' Single page letter measures 8.5'' x 10.5''. Slight but even toning throughout. Excellent condition.
Thumbnail 454 Mantle, Mays & Snider Ball Signed Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Ball signed by baseball greats Willie Mays, Duke Snider and Mickey Mantle, whose signature graces the sweet spot. Official American League Rawling's baseball with printed signature of presiding Commissioner, A. Bartlett Giamatti. With PSA/DNA COA. Near mint condition.
Thumbnail 455 Mantle/Mays/Snider Signed Bat PSA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Duke Snider signed baseball bat. Adirondack Willie Mays Model bat signed in bold blue ink, ''Mickey Mantle,'' ''Willie Mays,'' and ''Duke Snider.'' Accompanied by PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity. A must-have baseball collectible in excellent condition.
Thumbnail 456 Mickey Mantle Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Mickey Mantle signed black and white photo of himself with fellow sluggers Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. Glossy 10'' x 8'' black and white photo is signed in blue ink “Mickey Mantle.” Photo has a 3” crease at the lower left corner, otherwise in very good condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 457 Willie Mays Signed OML Baseball JSA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Willie Mays signed OML baseball. Baseball is signed in blue ink and inscribed ''H.O.F. 79'' by the baseball legend. Lot accompanied by ''Say Hey'' hologram and letter of authenticity from JSA. Overall excellent condition.
Thumbnail 458 Stan Musial TLS 1967 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Stan Musial typed letter signed on St. Louis Cardinals letterhead dated 13 December 1967. Musial declines an invitation from Eddie Glennon of the Atlanta Braves to attend a ''Gamboree.'' Letter measures 8.5'' x 11''. Mailing folds, staple to upper left corner and three punched holes to left margin, otherwise an absolutely pristine letter in near fine condition.
Thumbnail 459 Negro Leagues Signed Print Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Limited edition print entitled “Baseball: Negro League” signed in blue felt tip by Lester Lockett, Joe Barnes, Buck O’Neil, Ted “Double Duty” Radcliffe, Casey Jones, Josh Johnson and Bobby Robinson. The artist R. Michael Armstrong also signed the 20'' x 16'' grayscale print in pencil. Tiny corner bend, else near fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA.
Thumbnail 460 Phil Rizzuto Signed Print Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Lot of three limited edition lithographs of Phil Rizzuto, signed by the Hall of Fame Yankee shortstop. The watercolor lithograph is autographed in black ink “Phil Rizzuto” at the bottom. One of just 500 numbered prints, also signed in pencil by the artist James M. Amore. Beautiful 14'' x 19.5'' print shows Rizzuto bunting, fielding and sliding. Near fine condition.
Thumbnail 461 Knute Rockne ALS to BYU Coach Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed by University of Notre Dame's legendary football coach, Knute Rockne. Composed on Culver Military Academy stationery and dated 12 July 1925, Rockne writes to Eugene ''Timpanogos'' Roberts, Coach of Athletics at Brigham Young University. Excerpt: ''…Know your man Hart and he impresses me very favorably. However whether or not he should handle your team I cannot say as yet…With every good wish I am / Cordially / Rockne.'' Letter measures 8.5'' x 10.5''. Creasing and wear, else very good condition.
Thumbnail 462 Thomson & Branca Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Bobby Thomson and Ralph Branca dual signed photograph of the ''Shot Heard 'Round the World.'' Signed large in dark blue sharpie ''Bobby Thomson'' and ''Ralph Branca / Oct. 3, 1951.'' On 3 October 1951, New York Giant Thomson swung his way into baseball immortality when he hit an epic ninth-inning home run off of Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Branca and gave the New York Giants a 5-4 win in the National League playoffs. Large black and white photo measures 20'' x 16.5''. An atmospheric and nostalgic photo signed by two greats. Mint condition.
Thumbnail 463 Pie Traynor ALS 1931 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Autograph letter signed ''Pie'' to his wife Eve, 3 separate pages, quarto, dated 22 June 1931, from New York, with full tears down the middle of each affecting signature. ''The weather here in New York has been terrible [sic] hot, our double header on Sunday was the worst day. Grantham and Phillips passed out and would not play the second game...Today we play Brooklyn, and tomorrow another double header...'' Third page of letter is signed ''Pie'' though text for this page remains incomplete.
Thumbnail 464 Pie Traynor ALS 1931 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 3pp. autograph letter signed by Pittsburgh Pirate, Pie Traynor, to his wife, Eve. Datelined Buffalo, New York, 31 August 1931, letter reads in part: ''...This evening we play the Buffalo team. It is very cold here and I hope I will not play more than a couple of innings...Do you realize Eve...that out of our season we are together only seventy-seven days...Thursday...we will be together again and...can be in each others arms...Now my sweet girl I am departing for the ball field...Pie.'' Full tears and some paper loss, else good.
Thumbnail 465 Jess Willard Card Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Here, Jess Willard graciously signs a souvenir postcard from Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant showing Dempsey knocking out Willard. Inscribed in ink on the verso, ''Goodwin / Best of wishes from your pal Jess Willard.'' Lot includes two of the postcards framed together -- the first showing the bout is framed above the signed verso. Each postcard measures 3'' x 5'', displayed in a 9'' x 11'' frame. Light smudge to Willard's signature, else fine. With JSA COA.
Thumbnail 466 Jess Willard SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Vintage 5.25'' x 7.25'' paperstock photo of Jess Willard skipping rope, signed and inscribed in fountain pen ''Best wishes to Mr. Schlosser, Jr., Jess Willard Feb 25-42'' Paperclip impression to top edge, light rippling from caption and newspaper article affixed to reverse, otherwise fine condition.
Thumbnail 467 Mantle, DiMaggio & Williams SP Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Very nice picture signed by all three great power sluggers: Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams. 10'' x 8'' black and white photo captures all three with animated expressions, bats in hand. Each signed in various colors of blue Sharpie. Excellent condition. With JSA COA.
Thumbnail 468 1956 Signed Yankees Print Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto, Enos Slaughter and Don Larsen autographed New York Yankees print entitled “1956 World Champions.” Signed in blue felt tip by seventeen members of the 1956 World Series winners, the 16” x 20” print shows Yogi Berra and Don Larsen embracing after Larsen pitched the first and still lone perfect game in World Series history. The print is in very good condition and includes a PSA/DNA COA.
Thumbnail 469 Arthur Ashe Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 470 Jim Jeffries Autograph Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 471 Mickey Mantle Signed Baseball Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 472 Mantle ''Favorite Summer'' Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 473 Willie Mays Signed Baseball Bat Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Willie Mays Signed Baseball Bat -- Boldly Signed in Blue Felt Tip Ink -- With ''Say Hey'' Hologram -- Mint Condition
Thumbnail 474 Willie Mays Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Willie Mays Signed ''Catch'' Photo -- 20'' x 16'' -- Mays' Incredible 1954 World Series Catch -- Hand Signed in Blue Ink -- Excellent Condition
Thumbnail 475 Pete Rose ''Sorry'' Signed Ball Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 476 Ted Williams Signed Bat PSA/DNA Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Ted Williams Signed Adirondack Big Stick Baseball Bat -- Accompanied by PSA/DNA COA -- Excellent Condition
Thumbnail 477 Ted Williams Signed Photo Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 .
Thumbnail 478 Joe DiMaggio Game Worn Jersey Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare official Tim McAuliffe Inc. game-worn Oakland A's sleeveless baseball jersey, with sewn on letters and numbers, signed in blue felt tip by DiMaggio on the collar. Lower right bears a Tim McAuliffe label, and also bears a Major League Baseball 100th anniversary patch on the right breast. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Score Board. In fine condition. DiMaggio served as Executive Vice President and batting coach of the Oakland Athletics from 1968 through 1969. Quite rare in non-Yankee related items, as well as game-worn particularly. With PSA COA.
Thumbnail 479 LeBron James Game Worn Jersey Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 LeBron James 2003/2004 Cleveland Cavaliers game used/worn road rookie season Reebok jersey. LOA from Lou Lampson/ Vintage Authentics, graded 6.5 of 10.
Thumbnail 480 1884 Boston Baseball Club Stock Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare Boston Baseball Association stock certificate. Original stock certificate dated 4 June 1884 for eight shares of Boston Baseball Association stock. Signed by club President, Arthur Soden. Certificate measures 11.5'' x 5.25''. Scattered chipping and paper loss; overall soiling and wear. A scarce item in fair condition.
Thumbnail 481 Kevin Garnett Game-Worn Jersey Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Kevin Garnett game-worn Timberwolves jersey from the 2006-07 season. All numbers and letters sewn on tackle twill. Jersey is size 50. Accompanied by Letter of Authenticity from Timberwolves Equipment Manager Clayton Wilson. Very nice game-worn jersey by the NBA Superstar.
Thumbnail 482 Jeffries/Johnson Fight Sign Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare James E. Pepper Whiskey advertising sign featuring an original image from the 1910 ''Fight of the Century'' World Heavyweight Championship bout between James J. Jeffries and Jack Johnson. Image captured in the 14th Round of the fight held at Reno, Nevada on 4 July 1910. Reads, ''James E. Pepper Whiskey / Born with the Republic.'' Measures 16'' x 10.25''. Bottom edge trimmed removing text, ''World's Championship Battle, July 4, 1910 / Round 14.'' Shows overall toning and wear. Chipping to edges and scattered dampstaining, else good.
Thumbnail 483 Alex Rodriguez Game-Used Yankees Bat Start Price: 100.00High Bid: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Alex Rodriguez game-used bat used to hit his 545th career home run. Louisville Slugger bat used during Rodriguez's 2008 season; the last year at Yankee Stadium. Signed in silver ink, ''Game Used 2008 / Career HR #545 vs Minnesota / Aug. 12 / Game Winner.'' Accompanied by Letters of Authenticity from PSA/DNA, JSA and Alex Rodriguez himself. An extraordinary signed bat in excellent condition.
Thumbnail 484 Curt Schilling Game Used Jersey Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Curt Schilling's Boston Red Sox game used 2005 jersey. Front tail shows ''Majestic'' manufacturer tag with ''38 52 05'' strip tag below. Front of jersey has BOSTON'' in red on navy blue tackle twill, back has player number ''38'' in the same twill, along with ''SCHILLING'' in red on navy blue twill with grey name plate. Back outside collar and left sleeve have ''MLB'' logo patch. Jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by provenance from Grey Flannel. Fine condition.
Thumbnail 485 Coach Rudy York Home Jersey 1961 Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rudy York Boston Red Sox Coach's worn jersey, circa 1961. Top two buttons in place, with all other buttons removed and replaced with zipper. Extra foot long strap has been added to back collar due to the coach's arthritic hands. Front tail shows the ''McAULIFFE'' manufacturer's tag with size ''48'' and year ''61'' tags below. Across the front is ''RED SOX.'' On the back is the coach's number ''34.'' All lettering and numbering done in red on navy felt. Accompanied by provenance from Grey Flannel. Jersey shows normal wear, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 486 37 Civil War Letter Lot Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Excellent 37 letter lot written by William L. Savage of the 10th Connecticut Infantry, who was WIA at Deep Bottom Run. Savage's correspondence began in late 1861 and continued through the summer of 1864. On 4 December 1861, ''Everyday we have to drill by the battalion in the morning and in company drill in the afternoon…In the line of battle our co. is the next to the left…” 6 March 1862, ''Yesterday our cavalry brought in thirty cavalry prisoners…we have about one hundred contraband employed in building a neat little breastwork; they have a white band around their hat, with United States Servant printed on it in large letters. It seems to please them very much and they work like good fellows, they have an idea that we came down here to liberate them all, and they claim our protection. Their condition when we came here was miserable indeed, on account of the scarcity of everything and exceedingly high food, but one can see a difference in them already since we came. They will pick up more hard money after we are paid than many of them ever saw before.'' 17 March 1862 after the Battle of New Berne, ''In the engagement we had three wounded, two of them mortally. Sergt. Joseph A. Lombard mortal wound in the head, the ball passed through his eye and lodged in his head. Corporal George Dayton brother of John Dayton, at Greenwich, wound in the side, very severe, but he is still alive…James MacDonald wound in the head, ball entered his head just by his ear, and lodged in the back part of his head passing below his brains, he lived until day before yesterday…'' 1 April 1862, ''There has been quite a sad accident in on of our companies (Co. B) this afternoon as one of the men was cleaning his rifle…it went off and shot one of his comrades, wounding him seriously in the side…The young man who was shot the other day died yesterday morning and was buried yesterday. There was two funerals from our regiment yesterday and one from another near us…'' 16 August 1862, ''we came to the plantation of this Union loving man, with a protection from General Burnside, he lives in a large brick mansion…he said he had lost most all his niggers some sixty head he had lost.'' 17 April 1863, ''We are very anxious here for things about Charleston to come to a crisis in some way. If General Hunter does not know any more about the place he is going to attack; than he does about the expedition he sent to this, or rather, about this island, he will never take it. General Hunter is one in whom his troops do not put any confidence…'' 6 August 1863, ''Our siege has been busy firing now since before light yesterday morning. Evening toward night the firing slackened with the heavy guns but I believe the bombardment is to be kept up all night, and in the morning an assault is to be made on the fort by General Stevenson's brigade. God grant it may be successful…'' 27 September 1863, ''One man was cleaning his gun, he put a cap on and snapped it…the gun exploded and passing out of his tent crossed the street…and into…one of the men, in both legs, about six inches above the ankle. One leg will have to be amputated, very bad wounds. The wounded man belongs in Co. E, the other in Company G. The man was placed under arrest immediately…'' 9 October 1863, ''We were up in Gregg over most forward battery. Quite near to Sumter and Moultrie and the batteries on Sullivan and James Island…the James Island batteries gave particular attention to Battery Wagner (more properly Fort) it is very dangerous work on that end of the island the range is so short, one scarcely has time to get under cover before the shot is there, there was some very narrow escapes. But only one man was hurt and he was killed, nearly cut in two by a piece of shell…'' 22 October 1863, ''George Jariman died last night, was buried this afternoon he is a brother to the one that was killed in the trenches in the siege of Wagner…The Tenth Regiment is not what it was two years ago, nor one year, nor ever will be again…'' 26 May 1864, ''we have some slight reverses from time to time but they are all more than counterbalanced by the successes of the two great armies under Grant and Sherman, those two armies continuing their successful career, will soon bring the war to a close whatever may happen elsewhere…'' 12 June 1864, ''You wish to know what I think of the Cleveland Convention? I do not think much of it, or that it is any honor to the men composing, as for General Fremont, I think as one writer says of his acceptance, that it is his last blow on his trumpet…'' 6 August 1864, ''Last evening about sunset, we heard a tremendous artillery firing in the direction of Petersburg. The most artillery firing we have heard from them, at any time since we have been here. It very much resembled the firing we heard at the battle of Cold Harbor…'' Most letters accompanied by envelopes. An outstanding Civil War archive.
Thumbnail 487 Civil War Soldier Archive Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Extensive archive of items belonging to Jordan Carroll Harriss, a Civil War POW from the 81st Illinois Infantry who was captured at Guntown, Mississippi and sent to Andersonville prison where he stayed until the conclusion of the war. The collection includes all of his letters along with photographs and Bible that he carried during the war, but the jewel of the lot is the correspondence to his wife that contains grueling details of life on the battlefield and at Andersonville. On 1 September 1862, Harriss writes from Camp Anna “…almost every man was aroused on account of a riot in Jonesboro…our army has gained a great victory in Virginia…” 4 September 1862, he writes, “…we are under marching orders…we may never see one another again in this world…” 8 September 1862 at Camp Cairo, he writes, “…I learned the army of the Potomac is in a critical condition and presents a cheerless aspect…”9 November 1862, Humboldt, “…I am looking for important news from the east now as the immense armies of each side are about to come in to contact. The result I hope will bring about a reign of peace…”30 November 1862, “…I have seen a good many graves at the roadside of soldiers killed in skirmishes since I've been on the march…” 4 December 1862, South of Tallahatchie, …we started on quick time…to get into an engagement with Price but as we approached he retreated. We had skirmishes with him…taken several prisoners…Gen Sherman had cut off Price's retreat…he'll be stopped in his mad career…” 1 January 1863, State of Mississippi, “…I arrived in camp last night…better than a week in the hospital…News on the one hand that Richmond has been taken by the Federal troops & on the other hand Burnsides has had a battle with the enemy & has been badly whipped…” 10 January 1863, Moscow, Tennessee, “…we started on the march from near the Tallahatchie Jan. 5th & have traveled the whole or a part of every day since except one & then our tents were pitched at Grand Junction…We have had some hard marches…We understand that fighting is going on at Vicksburg & we may be called upon to go & help to wrest that place from the rebels if necessary…” 12 January 1863, “…we all would be glad to get home but I don't think we are anxious enough to basely surrender & disgrace ourselves…” 25 January 1863 from Memphis, “…the hope we have of bright glory is my consolation. It chases away in a great degree the fear of death…28 February 1863 from Lake Providence, …the temptations of the army come thick and fast I earnestly ask your prayers that we may stand…” 31 March 1863 from the field, “…As for me I can say that considering the painful fact that I am robbed so cruelly robbed of the society of the dearest object of my heart…31 July 1863 from Vicksburg, “…Vicksburg was strongly fortified. We are making it much stronger…my wounds are well…” 21 August 1863 from Vicksburg, “…the last military honors paid to a soldier who sleeps the sleep that knows no mortal waking. These volleys are fired over the grave of the deceased, how solemn the thought for if it be melancholy for a man to die in youth surrounded by loving friends in the quiet of his home how much more is it to perish in the tented field especially the battle field surrounded by the faces of the enemies the din & horror of war. War at the best is a stern and terrible evil an evil which nothing perhaps can outweigh unless it be a doubtful & dishonorable peace but a noble cause a cause involving a great principle the triumph of which is more than life or death such a cause as we have espoused to secure the blessings of justice, truth, liberty, union…”10 October 1863 from Camp Humboldt, “…some prisoners of Union men tell me they are expecting an attack…we were drawn in a line of battle at 3 o'clock…” 26 November 1863, Vicksburg, “…The news I think looks favorable. We hear the noise of Cannon occasionally in the direction of Black River…” 25 December 1863, “…Jeff Davis is despondent, Brighter grows the prospect of the Union…” 1 January 1864, “…I don't have a very good opinion of the Rebs for raising the strife in our land & I don't believe they have a good opinion of themselves for it…” 7 March 1864, “…You confirmed my suspicions in your answer to my inquiry in regard to your being an abolitionist. I think my feelings & yours on this subject coincide throughout. Never think that I'm in favor of elevating the Negro in such a way as to degrade the white man, I want if it is possible for all the different races to live in different portions of country…” the troops of our Corps have returned & it was a shocking spectacle to see the suffering appearance of the thousands of Negro women & children that were brought in…” 26 June 1864 after capture, “…I suppose you are all in considerable trouble since you heard so bad news about the boys…”An excellent lot.
Thumbnail 488 11th NH Infantry Civil War Lot Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 A very descriptive collection of 20 letters written by Union Soldier Edmund P. French of the hard-fighting 11th New Hampshire Infantry. French served from 4 August 1862 until 4 June 1865 and fought at Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Cold Harbor, Cedar Creek, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House and many others. In part: 5 August 1862 from Reeds Ferry, “Suppose if I should tell you I have enlisted, you wouldn't believe it. Three of us went up to Manchester yesterday and enlisted and was sworn in…” 22 September 1862 from Arlington Hts, Virginia, “I am way down South in Dixie…Washington isn't what I expected…Don't see nothing but Soldiers and Niggers.'' 14 October 1862 from Pleasant Valley, MD, “…We are now in old Maryland, the Rebel Counties…about 5 miles from Harpers Ferry…where John Brown had so much trouble…I went over there…the village is a desolate place…the houses are burned to the ground, it is a horrible sight.'' 28 November 1862 from Falmouth, VA, “We are now near Fredericksburg, is a very large city…there are about 150 thousand Rebels over there, expect a big battle we are going on to Richmond. Burnsides says he is going to have 400,000 strong before he goes into Richmond.'' From Newport News, Virginia, “The talk now is that the 9th Army Corps is going to South Carolina preparing for a big battle at Charleston and 400,000 troops are coming down there so we expect to go there soon. If we don't go there we will probably go to Richmond. It will be a big battle at whichever place.” Camp near Vicksburg, 27 June 1863, “12 miles from Vicksburg…it is quite a large city so you can think this may crush out the Rebellion. I do really hope they will clean out the Rebs and burn the City counted 200 guns yesterday in ten minutes yesterday morning when they were shelling and kept it up all day.'' 29 July 1863 from Milldale, Mississippi, “I will write something of the battle of Jackson…the 11th NH Regt was involved in it. They were under fire for 70 hours. There was 10 wounded, 1 killed there was quite a number wounded in the Mass 35th. We had to carry the wounded off the bullets came thick and fast over our heads…The Rebs evacuated in the night.” 27 May 1864 from field camp, “The 11th regiment in the hottest part. They lost 170 men killed & wounded, such a slaughter I never want to see again…The Rebs made breastworks of the dead. They were piled up ten feet deep some of the fellows lay in the field three or four days. Couldn't get them off on account of the Sharpshooters.” 8 July 1864 from camp near Petersburg, “There is so many dead horses mules…not only that, the poor soldiers ain't half buried. Some of them ain’t put 2 feet under ground. We are two miles from Petersburg, Virginia. We have three killed in my company in week. The Sharpshooters shot him.” 12 December 1864 near Hancock Station, “There is about half an inch of snow on the ground this winter. We poor soldiers of the Bloody 11th will have to stay out here only about eight months longer. I must tell you what I witnessed Saturday afternoon. I saw two young fellows hung by their neck until they were dead…These smart looking fellows were hung for trying to desert into the Rebels lines… It was a solemn sight to behold…One of the fellows smoked a cigar all the time going to the gallows.'' 22 April 1865 Headquarters 11 Regiment, “The Bloody 11th is at City Point… Some say we are going to be discharged. I don't see it myself. I saw a great many of Lee's army. They were paroled.'' 8 May 1865 near Alexandria, VA, “I should like to receive the good news that we are going to be Mustered Out. The Army of the Potomac and Sherman's Army are both on their way home.” An outstanding Civil War lot.
Thumbnail 489 William T. Sherman ALS Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 War-dated autograph letter signed ''W. T. Sherman, Brig Genl'' right after Shiloh, where Sherman writes of picket strategy and references Generals Grant and Buell. To Maj. General Wallace from Camp Shiloh on 19 April 1862, in full: ''Yours dated 17 (should be 19) is just received. I will at once conform to your request - yesterday I sent scouts out 6 miles on the Rudy Road and now have a Cavalry picket of 1 officer and 25 men at Vick's Lane. I will keep a strong Infy. Guard at the Fork of the road with pickets...As soon as this rain slackens I will come and visit your Lines and so engage my Guard & pickets...Yesterday with General Grant I passed your new camps and went on to Buell's advance pickets - for supposed you very busy else would have stopped. You may always take it for granted that I will accede to any plan of picketing you may suggest.'' Single page measures 8'' x 9.75''. In near fine condition, with a few light creases and a uniform block of mild toning over text and signature from previous display.
Thumbnail 490 Joseph Hooker ALS Start Price: 500.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 General Joseph Hooker autograph letter signed, datelined Washington, 18 September 1863 where he writes in part, ''...The principles involved in the pending struggle are as broad as the universe and eternal.'' Only several months after Hooker's removal from command at Gettysburg, he was undoubtedly heavy in thought and mood during the fall of 1863 when this letter was written. Measures 7.5'' x 9.75'', matted in a simple black frame. Folds and small parts of ink smudging, affecting ''h'' in Joseph. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 491 Robert E. Lee LS Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Rare Robert E. Lee letter signed, dated 14 June 1853, when he was Commander of West Point. Dark, bold and pristine signature at the bottom, ''RE Lee'', is addressed to Major General Thomas Jessup regarding results of a board inquiry, certain articles and camp equipage represented as unfit for further service. 7.75'' x 9.75'' letter framed with a portrait of General Lee to a size of 17.5'' x 23.5''. Two mailing folds and some creasing, else in very good condition.
Thumbnail 492 G.T. Beauregard Signed Photo Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed sepia-toned photograph of General P.G.T. Beauregard in his Confederate uniform. Signed in ink at bottom, “G.T Beauregard / 1870” with flourished underline beneath his signature. Measures 4” x 5.5”. Photo has several scattered small foxing spots and a small scuff above and to the right of his head. Signature itself is somewhat light, possibly from pen inconsistency when he was writing. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 493 John Mosby Signed Book Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Civil War Colonel John S. Mosby signed first-edition of ''Mosby's Men,'' by John H. Alexander, Neale Publishing Company: New York: 1907. Octavo bound book contains a tipped-in page with Mosby's signature appearing underneath a photo of him. Colonel Mosby heroically led 400 rough riders in the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, ultimately pushing back 40,000 Union soldiers by utilizing the ''skedaddle'' tactic to attack. Alexander's account of the famed Confederate fighter is related here in ''Mosby's Men.'' Ex-libris book is in good condition, lacking the title page and with both hinges cracked. Front hinge contains tape repairs. Previous owner plate to front pastedown and pencil notations to ffep.
Thumbnail 494 William Sherman Signed Cabinet Card Start Price: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Large cabinet card boldly signed by General William Tecumseh Sherman. Signed ''W.T. Sherman / General / 1888'' on mount of photograph of Sherman in full military uniform. Imprint of photographer Napoleon Sarony in red upon mount. Moderate wear to edges and margin, and chip to lower left corner. Good condition.
Thumbnail 495 7th VA Cavalry Daguerreotype Start Price: 300.00High Bid: 300.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Sixth-plage daguerreotype of Captain John Fletcher who served in the 7th Virginia Cavalry under Captain Turner Ashby. Fletcher was born in 1835, graduated from VMI and, while serving in the 7th Virginia, was killed leading a cavalry charge at Buckton Station, VA on 23 May 1862. A day earlier, on 22 May 1862, the 7th VA Cavalry was doing its part in General Stonewall Jackson's plan of capturing the Union garrison at Front Royal. Ashby's men moved out at daybreak and at midmorning, they were at Buckton Station, a key stop on the Manassas Gap Railroad, halfway between the towns of Strasburg and Front Royal. The Confederates sneaked into Buckton Station and, in less than 5 minutes, took possession of the station but not before losing 3 men in the charge, including Captain Fletcher. Daguerreotype of Fletcher in his VMI uniform is somewhat light and oxidized around edges, though very good condition otherwise. Full case present, though detached. From the collection of John K. Gott of Fauquier County, Virginia, noted author, historian and collector of Civil War and Virginia memorabilia.
Thumbnail 496 Jefferson Davis AQS Start Price: 1,000.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Jefferson Davis autograph quotation signed from his book, ''The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government.'' This lengthy quotation from the former Confederate President's memoir was made ''To the Ladies of the Fair at Bangor, with the respects of Jefferson Davis.'' In full: ''That the affection, the mutual desire for the mutual good, which existed among our Fathers, may be weakened in succeeding generations by the Denial of right and by hostile demonstrations, until the equality guaranteed but not secured within the Union, may be sought for without it; must be evident to even a careless observer of our race. It is time to be up and doing. There is yet time to remove the causes of dissension and alienation, which are now distracting, and have for years past divided the country.'' Single page measures 5'' x 6.5''. Undated, though circa 1885. Matted with an engraving of Davis for an overall size of 13.75'' x 11''. Paper is toned, otherwise excellent.
Thumbnail 497 G.T. Beauregard Check Signed Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Check signed by Confederate Civil War General G.T. Beauregard. Dated 20 December 1879, handwritten check by Beauregard for $30 was made payable to a B.L. Millardon. Drawn on the New Orleans Mutual National Bank, check measures 8.25'' x 2.5''. Closed incisions to right portion of check, touching the top part of signature. Also mounted to piece of black paper, else very good condition.
Thumbnail 498 A.P. Hill Signature Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Bold signature of KIA Confederate General A.P. Hill, excised from a larger document and reads, ''A.P. Hill / Lieut. 1st Art.'' Measures 4'' x 1.75''. Accompanied by an engraving of Hill measuring 5.25'' x 7.75''.
Thumbnail 499 General W.E. Jones DS Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Texas document signed by Confederate General William Edmondson ''Grumble'' Jones who served at Gettysburg and was killed at the Battle of Piedmont. Single page document datelined Fort Merrill, Texas, November 1852 is signed ''W.E. Jones / 2nd Lieut. R.M.R.'' while serving with the U.S. Mounted Rifles. 8'' x 12.5'' document on blue-grey paper, folded into fourths, one fold through the signature. Very light staining to right edge and light creasing. Overall near fine.
Thumbnail 500 General Porter Signed CDV Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Signed CDV of Civil War General Fitz John Porter circa 1862. Autographed on the lower margin, “Yours Truly / F.J. Porter / Maj. Genl.” Photographer R.W. Addis' backmark on verso. Small scuff at top, otherwise fine.
Thumbnail 501 Philip Sheridan Signature Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Large signature of Civil War Union General Philip Sheridan, signed ''P.H. Sheridan Lieut General U.S.A.'' Measures 4.75'' x 2.5''. Written upon the verso of a lined page, then glued to a collector's album page. Though album page is now removed, remnants of it remain on verso and a slight bit of waffling is present. Signature remains strong and bold. Very good condition.
Thumbnail 502 William Sherman Signature Start Price: 100.00Estimate: 0.00 - 0.00 Nice signature of Civil War Union General William Sherman, signed ''W.T. Sherman General.'' Measures 3.25'' x 2''. Card once glued to a collector's album page which, though removed, has remnants remaining on verso. Small nick to upper edge of card. Overall very good condition.