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Fine Selection of Autographs - Session 1

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<p>Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War, including rare war-date documents signed by Albert Sidney Johnston, Nathan Bedford Forrest, George E. Picket, Hiram B. Granby, John Hunt Morgan and numerous others, as well as several fine correspondences including an 1863 soldier's diary with Gettysburg content. We are also pleased to feature a fine archive of material which include letters of Diego Rivera and Freda Kahlo relative to the painting and installation of his famous mural at Rockefeller Center. Other fine properties include an original house plan by Frank Lloyd Wright; two triple signed checks, one by Theodore Roosevelt and the other by Richard Nixon; a rare A.L.S. of John A. Sutter; a circular letter singed by Thomas Jefferson defending his oft-criticized embargo; a superb and rare British cavalry officers' account of the battle of Waterloo; original drawings by Jack Kerouac, Bugsy Siegel's green velour fedora; and many other fine properties.
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We will hold public viewings for lots offered at our Greenwich offices on Thursday, June 20, Friday, June 21, and Monday, June 24. Hours for the public viewings will be from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Viewings at our offices may be also be arranged by appointment.
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Our offices are located at 100 Melrose Avenue, Suite 100 which is just off West Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, Connecticut. If you are unable to attend for any reason, phone lines will also be available for bidding. You may also bid over the Internet through ebayliveauctions.com. Registration for this service should be available by June 14 at the latest.
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We hope you can join us for this important and exciting event!
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SATIE, ERIK380 - SATIE, ERIK
Alexander Autographs
(1866 - 1925) French composer whose unconventional, avant garde music inspired Debussy, Ravel and Poulenc, composer of Socrate and songs, piano piece
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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STRAVINSKY, IGOR380A - STRAVINSKY, IGOR
Alexander Autographs
(1882 - 1971) One of the greatest composers of this century, Stravinsky wrote such masterpieces as "L'Oiseau de feu", "Petrouchk...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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RAVEL, MAURICE381 - RAVEL, MAURICE
Alexander Autographs
(1875 - 1937) French composer whose works include Bolero, Daphnis et Chloe, La Valse, and Gaspard de la Nuit. Good content late A.L.S. "Maurice...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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RICHARD RODGERS AND OSCAR HAMMERSTEINT382 - RICHARD RODGERS AND OSCAR HAMMERSTEINT
Alexander Autographs
American composer who wrote many popular songs and scores, including "Oklahoma!", "Showboat", and "South Pacific." A f...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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BERLIN, IRVING383 - BERLIN, IRVING
Alexander Autographs
(1888 - 1989) American songwriter who penned over 1,000 tunes including "God Bless America" and There's No Business Like Show Busines...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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BRITTEN, BENJAMIN384 - BRITTEN, BENJAMIN
Alexander Autographs
(1913 -1976) English composer, leading figure in mid 20th century chromaticism, works include operas including "Rape of Lucretia" (1946) a...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, SAMUEL385 - COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, SAMUEL
Alexander Autographs
(1875 - 1937) English composer of African descent immortalized by his composition Hiawatha's Wedding Feast. Uncommon A.M.Q.S. penned on the vers...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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DEBUSSY, CLAUDE386 - DEBUSSY, CLAUDE
Alexander Autographs
(1862 - 1918) Innovative French composer of many major works, including his Nocturnes, Clair de Lune, and Afternoon of a Faun. A.L.S. "Claude ...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 600.00
 
 
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GERSHWIN, GEORGE387 - GERSHWIN, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(1898 - 1937) American composer and songwriter in collaboration with his brother Ira, his works include "Porgy and Bess", "Rhapsody ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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LEONCAVALLO, RUGGIERO388 - LEONCAVALLO, RUGGIERO
Alexander Autographs
(1857 - 1919) Italian composer and librettist known for his 1892 opera Pagliacci. Very fine content A.L.S. "R. Leoncavallo" 4pp. 8vo., Pa...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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