Fine Selection of Autographs and Manuscripts - Session 1

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Alexander Autographs is pleased to announce its two-session auction scheduled for November 16 and 19, 2002 of a most important collection of over five hundred lots of letters, manuscripts, documents and photographs of historic figures in all areas of collecting.

A feature lot of Alexander Autograph’s current offering is a rare grouping of seven sequential color photographs showing the now world-famous trio of New York City firemen raising the American flag above Ground Zero, the final image signed by all three firemen. A significant portion of the proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated directly to The Bravest Fund, a charity benefiting members of the FDNY, NYPD, EMS and Port Authority.

Another outstanding historical item in this sale is an intimate letter penned by Malcolm X to Elijah Muhammad detailing the marital trials and failures of his relationship with his wife, Betty.

Among the many exciting items to be sold at auction is a selection of celebrity props and memorabilia from the Joe Franklin Archives including Charlie Chaplin’s screen-used black “tramp” coat and bamboo cane, Rudolph Valentino’s smoking jacket and Marilyn Monroe’s rhinestone studded sunglasses. Additionally, an incredible selection of Elvis Presley pieces will be offered, most notably a handwritten set list for a benefit show at Ellis Auditorium on Feb. 25, 1961, inscribed to Gary Pepper.

Also represented are all the American presidents, including a color photograph of five presidents: George H. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon, signed by each, as well as signatures, letters, and documents of Washington, Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Alexander Autographs will also offer significant material in other areas of collecting including slavery-related material, military figures, heads of state, artists, authors, aviation and space travel, scientists, composers, entertainers, vintage sports, Americana, and much more.
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JAMES MONROE FRANKED POSTAL COVER163 - JAMES MONROE FRANKED POSTAL COVER
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<b>163. JAMES MONROE</b> Folded postal cover franked by Monroe: "<i>Dept. of State Jas. Monroe</i>" and addressed ...
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JAMES MADISON FRANKED POSTAL COVER164 - JAMES MADISON FRANKED POSTAL COVER
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<b>164. JAMES MONROE</b> Front panel of an envelope franked "<i>Jas. Monroe</i>" as Secretary of State, addressed ...
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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS A.Ms.165 - JOHN QUINCY ADAMS A.Ms.
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<b>165. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS</b> (1767 - 1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formul...
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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS D.S.166 - JOHN QUINCY ADAMS D.S.
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<b>166. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS </b>Partly-printed D.S. as President 1p. folio, Washington, May 3, 1827, a naval appointment of Harvey H. Haye...
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JOHN QUINCY ADAMS D.S.167 - JOHN QUINCY ADAMS D.S.
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<b>167. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS</b> (1767 - 1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formul...
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ANDREW JACKSON D.S.168 - ANDREW JACKSON D.S.
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<b>168. ANDREW JACKSON</b> (1767 - 1845) Seventh President of the United States, "Old Hickory" became a national hero in his d...
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ANDREW JACKSON FRANKED POSTAL COVER169 - ANDREW JACKSON FRANKED POSTAL COVER
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<b>169. ANDREW JACKSON</b> Franked folded postal cover "<i>Free Andrew Jackson</i>" as President, addressed by him...
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ANDREW JACKSON D.S.170 - ANDREW JACKSON D.S.
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<b>170. ANDREW JACKSON</b> Partly-printed D.S. "<i>Andrew Jackson</i>" as President, 1p. folio parchment, Washingt...
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ANDREW JACKSON A.D. UNSIGNED171 - ANDREW JACKSON A.D. UNSIGNED
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<b>171. ANDREW JACKSON </b>A.D., unsigned, 1p. 4to., [ n.p., n.d.], an abstract of a petition presented to the Senate. In part: "&l...
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ANDREW JACKSON SIGNATURE172 - ANDREW JACKSON SIGNATURE
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<b>172. ANDREW JACKSON</b> Fine, large bold signature "<i>Andrew Jackson</i>" as President on a section taken from...
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MARTIN VAN BUREN A.L.S.173 - MARTIN VAN BUREN A.L.S.
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<b>173. MARTIN VAN BUREN</b> (1782 - 1862) Eighth President of the United States, Secretary of State and a close ally of Andrew Jackson....
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MARTIN VAN BUREN D.S.174 - MARTIN VAN BUREN D.S.
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<b>174. MARTIN VAN BUREN</b> Partly-printed D.S. as President 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 20, 1839, a warrant to "<i>...affix ...
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MARTIN VAN BUREN A.L.S.175 - MARTIN VAN BUREN A.L.S.
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<b>175. MARTIN VAN BUREN</b> A.L.S. "<i>M van Buren</i>" 1p. folio, [n.p.], May 19, [n.d.], to General Benjamin F....
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MARTIN VAN BUREN A.L.S.176 - MARTIN VAN BUREN A.L.S.
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<b>176. MARTIN VAN BUREN</b> A.L.S. 3pp. 4to., Lindenwald [Kinderhook, N.Y.], Nov. 6, 1847 addressed to Benjamin F. Butler, his close fr...
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WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON SIGNATURE178 - WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON SIGNATURE
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<b>178. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON</b> (1773 - 1841) Ninth President of the United States, military hero at Tippecanoe Creek and against Tec...
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JOHN TYLER A.L.S.179 - JOHN TYLER A.L.S.
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<b>179. JOHN TYLER </b>(1790 - 1862) Tenth President of the United States following the death of Harrison, annexed Texas, and remained l...
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JOHN TYLER D.S.180 - JOHN TYLER D.S.
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<b>180. JOHN TYLER</b> Rare D.S. "<i>John Tyler</i>" as President 1p. folio, Washington, Aug. 8, 1842, a pardon of...
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JAMES K. POLK A.N.S.181 - JAMES K. POLK A.N.S.
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<b>181. JAMES K. POLK</b> (1795 - 1849) Eleventh President of the United States who led the country during the Mexican-American War, and...
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JAMES K. POLK D.S.182 - JAMES K. POLK D.S.
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<b>182. JAMES K. POLK</b> Unusual partly-printed D.S. as governor of Tennessee on State of Tennessee form, 1p. folio, Nashville, Oct. 1,...
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JAMES K. POLK D.S.183 - JAMES K. POLK D.S.
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<b>183. JAMES K. POLK</b> Unusual partly-printed D.S. as governor of Tennessee on State of Tennessee form, 1p. folio, Nashville, Nov. 19...
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