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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1431 - (COMPOSERS)Alexander Autographs
"A fine grouping of 16 vintage autographs by composers and performers in various formats, includes: IGNACE PADEREWSKI (SIG AND SENTIMENT ON CAR...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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1433 - (CONDUCTORS AND PERFORMERS)Alexander Autographs
"A nice grouping of 12 vintage concert programs, signed by various conductors and performers, including: MARTHA ARROYO, EUGENE LIST; GEORGE SOL...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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1434 - (CONDUCTORS AND PERFORMERS)Alexander Autographs
"A nice grouping of eleven S.P.'s by conductors and performers in various formats, including: PIERRE BOULEZ, FRITZ REINER, PETER MAAG, GYGO...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 300.00 - 400.00
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1435 - (OPERA)Alexander Autographs
"A neat grouping of items by Operatic stars in various formats, ca. 1930s - 1970s, including: TONIO SELWART (3 A.L.S. and 1 I..S.P.); YVONNE DE...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 250.00 - 350.00
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1436 - FITZGERALD, ELLAAlexander Autographs
(1917 - 1996) American jazz and bop singer who performed with the greatest artists of the century. Exceptional S.P. 10"" x 14""...
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1437 - GABLE, CLARKAlexander Autographs
(1901 - 1960) American film actor known for his portrayal of rough, romantic heroes, most notably in Gone With the Wind. Partly-printed D.S. "...
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1438 - MITCHELL, THOMASAlexander Autographs
(1892 - 1962) American actor best remembered for his role of Scarlet's father in Gone With the Wind, won an Oscar for his role in Stagecoach. S...
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1439 - BERLE, MILTONAlexander Autographs
American stage and television comedian, ""Uncle Miltie"" was a pioneer of live television comedy. Vintage I.S.P. 5"" x...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 30.00 - 50.00
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1440 - CARRILLO, LEOAlexander Autographs
(1880 - 1961) American character actor who often portrayed an eccentric of amiable Mexican, most remembered as the Cisco Kid's sidekick, Pancho...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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