Fine Selection of Autographs - Session 2

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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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BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON1021 - BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON
Alexander Autographs
(1769 - 1821) The "Little Corporal" whose brilliance in the field of battle and as Emperor of France has made him perhaps the most importa...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
 
 
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WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY1022 - WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY
Alexander Autographs
(1769 - 1852) British general and statesman, called the "Iron Duke", he crushed French forces under Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. A...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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JOFFRE, JOSEPH-JACQUES1023 - JOFFRE, JOSEPH-JACQUES
Alexander Autographs
(1852 - 1931) French marshall and commander in chief of the French armies in World War I, victorious at the battle of the Marne. Excellent I.S.P. 4 1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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DAYAN, MOSHE1024 - DAYAN, MOSHE
Alexander Autographs
(1915 - 1981) Israeli general and politician who gained decisive victories in Sinai and Gaza during the Suez War, later planned and commanded the 196
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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(THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE)1025 - (THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE)
Alexander Autographs
VICTOR R. GURNEY. Cavalrymen and one of 600 members of the Light Brigade who lost 40% of their men at Balaklava during the Crimean War and immortalize
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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(WORLD WAR I)1026 - (WORLD WAR I)
Alexander Autographs
A great piece of German propaganda from World War I, attempting to foment French distrust of England by accusing the French President Raymond Poincar
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(CHINEESE REBELLION)1027 - (CHINEESE REBELLION)
Alexander Autographs
An interesting letter with period photographs from a Methodist missionary stationed in northern China in the early days of the short-lived Chinese Re
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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(1830 FRENCH MILITIA SWORD)1028 - (1830 FRENCH MILITIA SWORD)
Alexander Autographs
A fine 1830's French militia sword with leather scabbard, measuring 34 1/2" from the pommel to the tip of the blade. No maker's marks ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(1850'S ENGLISH CAVALRY SABER)1029 - (1850'S ENGLISH CAVALRY SABER)
Alexander Autographs
A nice 1850 English cavalry saber without scabbard, measuring 35 1/2" from the pommel to the tip of the blade. No maker's marks are presen...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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LISTER, JOSEPH1030 - LISTER, JOSEPH
Alexander Autographs
(1827 - 1912) English surgeon and medical scientist greatly influenced by Pasteur, leading to his founding of antiseptic surgery. A.L.S. on mourning
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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