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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1441 - CHAPIN, HARRYAlexander Autographs
(1942 - 1981) American rock singer and guitarist, known for his acute commentary on events and persons, such as ""Taxi"" and &q...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 200.00
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1442 - CRAWFORD, JOANAlexander Autographs
(1908 - 1977) American actress, an Academy Award winner for her role in Mildred Pierce. T.L.S. Joan"" on her letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.]...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 50.00 - 75.00
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1443 - FITZGERALD, ELLAAlexander Autographs
(1917 - 1996) American jazz and bop singer who performed with the greatest artists of the century. S.P. 8"" x 11"" b/w, a vinta...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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1444 - FITZGERALD, ELLAAlexander Autographs
(1917 - 1996) American jazz and bop singer who performed with the greatest artists of the century. Large, fine and bold signature on a card.
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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1445 - FUNICELLO, ANNETTEAlexander Autographs
(b. 1942) American teen idol who starred on The Mickey Mouse Show and in numerous 1960s beach movies. Bold signature ""Love Annette Funich...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 30.00 - 50.00
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1446 - HAMILTON, MARGARETAlexander Autographs
(1902 - 1985) American actress remembered for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in ""The Wizard of Oz"". Unusual I.S.P. 1...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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1447 - HANDY, WILLIAM C.Alexander Autographs
(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered ""Father of the Blues"", composer of ""Memphis Blues""...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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1448 - HART, WILLIAM S.Alexander Autographs
(1872 - 1946) American actor and a hero of the silent westerns, including ""Gunfighter"" and ""Wild Bill Hickok"...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 100.00 - 150.00
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1449 - HEPBURN, KATHERINEAlexander Autographs
(b. 1909) American actress and Academy Award winner who was perfect playing opposite co-star Spencer Tracy. T.L.S. ""Kate"" on ...
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1450 - JESSEL, GEORGEAlexander Autographs
(1898 - 1981) American comedian and vaudeville performer, ""Toastmaster General"". Vintage I.S.P. 8"" x 10""...
Bidding Has ConcludedEstimate : 40.00 - 60.00
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