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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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1240 - GAMBINO, CARLOAlexander Autographs
(1902 - 1976) Mafia family boss, described as the "boss of all bosses" and said to be the model for the film "The Godfather", h...
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1241 - RAY, JAMES EARLAlexander Autographs
(d. 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Good content T.L.S. "James" 1p. 4to., [River Bend Prison], Ma...
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1242 - RAY, JAMES EARLAlexander Autographs
(d. 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Bold full ink signature on a small card, fine condition.
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1243 - RAY, JAMES EARLAlexander Autographs
(d. 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Interesting A.N.S. "J. E. Ray" 1p. 12mo. [n. p.] Nov. 11, 199...
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1244 - REMUS, GEORGEAlexander Autographs
(1874-1952) American bootlegger and murderer, headed a $100 million whiskey ring in the Midwest, murdered his wife for her affair with one of his ope
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1245 - SUTTON, WILLIEAlexander Autographs
(1901 - 1980) "Willie the Actor", American bank robber of dozens of banks. When asked why he robbed banks, he replied: "Because that...
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1246 - (SAM SHEPPARD)Alexander Autographs
American neurosurgeon convicted in the 1954 murder of his wife despite his continual denial of any culpability. With the help of F. Lee Bailey, Sheppa
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1247 - BARTON, CLARAAlexander Autographs
(1821 - 1912) American nurse who tended the wounded in the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. Fine content A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo., Glen Ec
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1248 - BARTON, CLARAAlexander Autographs
(1821 - 1912) American nurse who tended the wounded in the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. Good content T.L.S. on American Nation
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1249 - DARROW, CLARENCEAlexander Autographs
(1857 - 1938) American lawyer who defended Eugene Debs, Leopold and Loeb, and John T. Scopes in the infamous "Monkey Trial". Signed book,...
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