Fine Selection of Autographs and Manuscripts

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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CARUSO, ENRICO1400 - CARUSO, ENRICO
Alexander Autographs
(1873 - 1921) Italian tenor and very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire was comprised of over 40 operas, especially I Pagliacci and La
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CARUSO, ENRICO1401 - CARUSO, ENRICO
Alexander Autographs
(1873 - 1921) Italian tenor and very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire was comprised of over 40 operas, especially I Pagliacci and La
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CARUSO, ENRICO1402 - CARUSO, ENRICO
Alexander Autographs
(1873 - 1921) Italian tenor and very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire was comprised of over 40 operas, especially I Pagliacci and La
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CHALIAPIN, FYODOR1403 - CHALIAPIN, FYODOR
Alexander Autographs
(1873 - 1938) Russian operatic bass of enormous resonance who performed with the Bolshoi Opera, at La Scala, and at the Metropolitan. Dramatic vintag
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CHALIAPIN, FYODOR1404 - CHALIAPIN, FYODOR
Alexander Autographs
(1873 - 1938) Russian operatic bass of enormous resonance who performed with the Bolshoi Opera, at La Scala, and at the Metropolitan. Handsome vintag
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CHARPENTIER, GUSTAVE1405 - CHARPENTIER, GUSTAVE
Alexander Autographs
(1860 - 1956) French composer of orchestral suites, dramatic works, and operas. A.L.S. ""G. Charpentier"" 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d....
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CRUMB, GEORGE1407 - CRUMB, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(b. 1929) Innovative American composer, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1968. Fine A.M.Q.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], one measure from his ""...
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D`ALBERT, EUGEN1408 - D`ALBERT, EUGEN
Alexander Autographs
(1864 - 1932) German pianist and composer of the operas Tiefland and Die toten Augen. Handsome A.M.Q.S. 1p. 8vo., Berlin, Feb. 10, 1898, three bars o
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D`ALBERT, EUGEN1409 - D`ALBERT, EUGEN
Alexander Autographs
(1864 - 1932) German pianist and composer of the operas Tiefland and Die toten Augen. Lot of two A.N.S. on the face of two picture postcards, ca. 189
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GREEN, JOHN1410 - GREEN, JOHN
Alexander Autographs
(1908 - 1989) American popular composer known as ""Johnny Green,"" winner of Academy Awards for his music for Easter Parade and ...
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HANDY, WILLIAM C.1411 - HANDY, WILLIAM C.
Alexander Autographs
(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered ""Father of the Blues"", composer of ""Memphis Blues""...
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HANDY, WILLIAM C.1412 - HANDY, WILLIAM C.
Alexander Autographs
(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered ""Father of the Blues"", composer of ""Memphis Blues""...
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HOROWITZ, VLADIMIR1413 - HOROWITZ, VLADIMIR
Alexander Autographs
(1903 - 1989) American concert pianist and composer. D.S., a Deutsche Gramophone release, Horowitz, April, 1985, warmly inscribed on the liner notes
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KERN, JEROME1414 - KERN, JEROME
Alexander Autographs
(1889 - 1945) American composer best known for his scores for musical comedies (Showboat), and songs such as ""Old Man River"" ...
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KERN, JEROME1415 - KERN, JEROME
Alexander Autographs
(1889 - 1945) American composer best known for his scores for musical comedies (Showboat), and songs such as ""Old Man River"" ...
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KRENEK, ERNST1416 - KRENEK, ERNST
Alexander Autographs
A.L.S. ""Ernst Krenek"" on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Poughkeepsie, Mar. 3, 1941, an assertive letter to Eric Simon, p...
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MASSENET, JULES1417 - MASSENET, JULES
Alexander Autographs
(1842 - 1912) French composer of operas, concertos and ballets whose works include Manon, Sapho, and Don Quichotte. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., Paris, Apr. 20,
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MELBA, NELLIE1418 - MELBA, NELLIE
Alexander Autographs
(1861 - 1931) Opera and stage singer and actress. S.P. 4 1/4"" x 6 1/2"" sepia, a cabinet photo, 4 1/4"" x 6 1/2"...
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PADEREWSKI, IGNACE J.1419 - PADEREWSKI, IGNACE J.
Alexander Autographs
(1860 - 1941) Polish pianist, composer and statesman, established himself as an interpreter of Chopin, Liszt and Beethoven. A fine A.M.Q.S., 1p. 8vo.
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PORTER, COLE1420 - PORTER, COLE
Alexander 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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PORTER, COLE1421 - PORTER, COLE
Alexander 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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PORTER, COLE1422 - PORTER, COLE
Alexander 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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RODGERS, RICHARD1423 - RODGERS, RICHARD
Alexander 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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SALZEDO, CARLOS1424 - SALZEDO, CARLOS
Alexander 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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SARASATE, PABLO DE1425 - SARASATE, PABLO DE
Alexander 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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SCHUMANN, CLARA1426 - SCHUMANN, CLARA
Alexander 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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SOUSA, JOHN PHILIP1427 - SOUSA, JOHN PHILIP
Alexander 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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STRAVINSKY, IGOR1428 - STRAVINSKY, IGOR
Alexander 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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TOSCANINI, ARTURO1429 - TOSCANINI, ARTURO
Alexander 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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TOSCANINI, ARTURO1430 - TOSCANINI, ARTURO
Alexander 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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(COMPOSERS)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...
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(COMPOSERS AND CONDUCTORS)1432 - (COMPOSERS AND CONDUCTORS)
Alexander Autographs
"A nice grouping of six musical autographs in various formats, including: LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI (T.L.S. signed ""Prince""); OSS...
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(CONDUCTORS AND PERFORMERS)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...
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(CONDUCTORS AND PERFORMERS)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...
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(OPERA)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...
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FITZGERALD, ELLA1436 - FITZGERALD, ELLA
Alexander 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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GABLE, CLARK1437 - GABLE, CLARK
Alexander 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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MITCHELL, THOMAS1438 - MITCHELL, THOMAS
Alexander 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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BERLE, MILTON1439 - BERLE, MILTON
Alexander Autographs
American stage and television comedian, ""Uncle Miltie"" was a pioneer of live television comedy. Vintage I.S.P. 5"" x...
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CARRILLO, LEO1440 - CARRILLO, LEO
Alexander Autographs
(1880 - 1961) American character actor who often portrayed an eccentric of amiable Mexican, most remembered as the Cisco Kid's sidekick, Pancho...
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CHAPIN, HARRY1441 - CHAPIN, HARRY
Alexander Autographs
(1942 - 1981) American rock singer and guitarist, known for his acute commentary on events and persons, such as ""Taxi"" and &q...
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CRAWFORD, JOAN1442 - CRAWFORD, JOAN
Alexander 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.]...
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FITZGERALD, ELLA1443 - FITZGERALD, ELLA
Alexander 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...
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FITZGERALD, ELLA1444 - FITZGERALD, ELLA
Alexander 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.
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FUNICELLO, ANNETTE1445 - FUNICELLO, ANNETTE
Alexander Autographs
(b. 1942) American teen idol who starred on The Mickey Mouse Show and in numerous 1960s beach movies. Bold signature ""Love Annette Funich...
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HAMILTON, MARGARET1446 - HAMILTON, MARGARET
Alexander 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...
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HANDY, WILLIAM C.1447 - HANDY, WILLIAM C.
Alexander Autographs
(1873-1958) American musician and composer considered ""Father of the Blues"", composer of ""Memphis Blues""...
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HART, WILLIAM S.1448 - HART, WILLIAM S.
Alexander Autographs
(1872 - 1946) American actor and a hero of the silent westerns, including ""Gunfighter"" and ""Wild Bill Hickok"...
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HEPBURN, KATHERINE1449 - HEPBURN, KATHERINE
Alexander 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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JESSEL, GEORGE1450 - JESSEL, GEORGE
Alexander Autographs
(1898 - 1981) American comedian and vaudeville performer, ""Toastmaster General"". Vintage I.S.P. 8"" x 10""...
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