Auction Details
We are pleased to announce our latest auction catalog featuring fine autographs and manuscripts in all fields of collecting. The auction will be in two parts and will include a live auction to take place at the Shelburne Murray Hill Hotel, 303 Lexington Ave. (@37th. St.) New York, NY on March 2, 2002 with an absentee auction closing March 6, 2002 at 10:00pm Eastern Time.
Dozens of lots shall include prominent figures and events of the Civil War and the American Revolution, including a proposal in the hand of Signer Arthur Middleton calling for the death penalty for people caught trading with the British; fine Civil War correspondences and images; a letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson detailing the faculty recruitment efforts for the University of Virginia. Of particular interest are documents from the estate of Judge Irving Kaufman who tried and sentenced Ethel and Julius Rosenberg to death for espionage in 1951 including his appointment as District Judge for the Southern District of New York signed by Harry Truman as well as his appointment to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals signed by John and Robert Kennedy. We are also pleased to offer a fine selection of material concerning the assassination of John F. Kennedy including candid snapshots taken on November 22, 1963, suits worn by Jack Ruby, as well as fine content documents and letters of Kennedy, Oswald and Ruby. As usual we will also offer lots sold on an absentee basis, closing Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
We will hold a public viewing for lots offered in the live auction on Friday, March 1, 2002 at the Shelburne Hotel from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturday, March 2, 2002 from 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Viewings at our offices may be arranged by appointment.
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1421 - PORTER, COLEAlexander Autographs
(1891 - 1964) American composer and lyricist of the classic musicals Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, and Can-Can. His songs include ""Let...
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1422 - PORTER, COLEAlexander Autographs
(1891 - 1964) American composer and lyricist of the classic musicals Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, and Can-Can. His songs include ""Let...
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1423 - RODGERS, RICHARDAlexander Autographs
(1902 - 1979) American composer who, in collaboration with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein, wrote many popular songs and scores, including "...
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1424 - SALZEDO, CARLOSAlexander Autographs
(1885 - 1961) Spanish harpist and composer and founder of the eponymous music school in Maine. Good lot of two A.L.S. to Dick Hammond, a New York-base
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1425 - SARASATE, PABLO DEAlexander Autographs
(1844 - 1908) Spanish composer and violinist who excelled in playing his Spanish dance music and works written for his violin performances. Attractiv
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1426 - SCHUMANN, CLARAAlexander Autographs
(1819 - 1896) German pianist and composer who toured Europe widely, wife of Robert Schumann and an intimate of Johannes Brahms whose work was greatly
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1427 - SOUSA, JOHN PHILIPAlexander Autographs
(1854 - 1932) ""The March King"", American bandmaster and composer of over 140 military marches. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., San Francisco...
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1428 - STRAVINSKY, IGORAlexander Autographs
(1882 - 1971) One of the greatest composers of this century, Stravinsky wrote such masterpieces as ""L'Oiseau de feu"", &qu...
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1429 - TOSCANINI, ARTUROAlexander Autographs
(1867 - 1957) Italian conductor known for his dynamic interpretations of Beethoven, Verdi and Wagner. Handsome S.P. 5 1/2"" x 3 1/2"...
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1430 - TOSCANINI, ARTUROAlexander Autographs
(1867 - 1957) Italian conductor known for his dynamic interpretations of Beethoven, Verdi and Wagner. A printed program for a concert at Carnegie Ha
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