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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(CABINET CARD 22ND MASS KIA)823 - (CABINET CARD 22ND MASS KIA)
Alexander Autographs
"A nice post-war cabinet card of full standing Pvt. Oliver H. P. Sargent 22nd Mass. Volunteers. Sargent was wounded in the battle of Yorktown M...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
 
 
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(ANDERSONVILLE CASUALTY CDV)824 - (ANDERSONVILLE CASUALTY CDV)
Alexander Autographs
"An unusual war-date CDV of Pvt. John L. Norman of the 135th Ohio who was captured and sent to Andersonville. Norman enlisted at age 18 in May,...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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(CDV SURGEON A. HENRY THURSTON)825 - (CDV SURGEON A. HENRY THURSTON)
Alexander Autographs
"A great full standing view CDV of Surgeon Alfred Henry Thurston holding his kepi with his hand in his frock coat. Thurston first served in the...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(ARLINGTON CEMETARY)826 - (ARLINGTON CEMETARY)
Alexander Autographs
Stereoview photo showing a long line of graves at Arlington Cemetery, some with the names of the soldiers discernable. Photo by Kilburn Bros., Littlet
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Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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(CIVIL WAR CAVALRYMAN AMBROTYPE)827 - (CIVIL WAR CAVALRYMAN AMBROTYPE)
Alexander Autographs
"A great 1/6th plate ruby-red ambrotype of a cavalry private wearing a shell jacket and holding a 1858 regulation Hardee Hat with plume. The ja...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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(ARMED UNION SOLDIER CDV)828 - (ARMED UNION SOLDIER CDV)
Alexander Autographs
"A lightly colorized CDV of a full standing Union soldier holding a bayoneted rifle and wearing a belt with cap box and bayonet scabbard attach...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 180.00
 
 
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(BANKS, NATHANIEL)829 - (BANKS, NATHANIEL)
Alexander Autographs
(1816-1894) Union major general who defeated ""Stonewall Jackson"" in the battle of Kernstown. After the war he served as a cong...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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(CIVIL WAR NAVAL CDV GROUP)830 - (CIVIL WAR NAVAL CDV GROUP)
Alexander Autographs
"A nice grouping of four CDVs of naval officers. First, seated view of Captain John Rodgers in uniform who is best known for capturing the Atla...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(CIVIL WAR NAVAL CDV GROUP)831 - (CIVIL WAR NAVAL CDV GROUP)
Alexander Autographs
"A nice grouping of four CDVs of naval officers and a powder monkey. First, full standing image of a young boy about ten years old who is eithe...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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(CIVIL WAR NURSE CDV)832 - (CIVIL WAR NURSE CDV)
Alexander Autographs
"War-date CDV identified on verso in contemporary pen, ""Mrs. Haven C. W. nurse in Penn."" Images of nurses from the war ar...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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(BATTLE OF PETERSBURG STEREOVIEW)833 - (BATTLE OF PETERSBURG STEREOVIEW)
Alexander Autographs
"Stereoview card bearing a double 6"" x 3 1/2"" photograph taken shortly after Fort Mahone fell to Union forces, showing a ...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 150.00
 
 
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(CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE)834 - (CIVIL WAR SOLDIER TINTYPE)
Alexander Autographs
"A nice 1/6th plate tintype of a youthful Union private. Image is housed in a half papier-mGchT case and is protected by a brass mat, frame, an...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(CONFEDERATE DEAD AT ANTIETAM)835 - (CONFEDERATE DEAD AT ANTIETAM)
Alexander Autographs
"Lantern slide glass photograph shows Confederate soldiers killed in action at Antietam. Plate identification reads, ""Antietam battl...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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(CONNECTICUT CIVIL WAR PHOTO LOT)836 - (CONNECTICUT CIVIL WAR PHOTO LOT)
Alexander Autographs
"A nice Civil War period family photograph lot from a Bridgeport, Connecticut family. Included is a CDV of Musician Robert D. Kelley of the 6th...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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(CONNECTICUT MILITIA PHOTO LOT)837 - (CONNECTICUT MILITIA PHOTO LOT)
Alexander Autographs
"A great grouping of two cabinet cards and one tintype all of the same sergeant of the Connecticut militia during the late 1870's or 1880&#...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(DIED AT ANDERSONVILLE PRISONER)838 - (DIED AT ANDERSONVILLE PRISONER)
Alexander Autographs
"A seated view CDV of Sergeant William King, Co. G, 1st Mass. Heavy Artillery, holding his hat towards the camera with the regimental insignia ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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(DIED IN ACCIDENT 3RD U. S. CAVALRY)839 - (DIED IN ACCIDENT 3RD U. S. CAVALRY)
Alexander Autographs
"A great CDV,. a full standing pose of Lieutenant Frederick James, 3rd United States Cavalry wearing a winter overcoat. James was a West Point ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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(GETTYSBURG DOUBLE AMPUTEE CDV)840 - (GETTYSBURG DOUBLE AMPUTEE CDV)
Alexander Autographs
"A great CDV of Pvt. George Warner, 20th Conn. Vol., sitting with his family after losing both arms at the battle of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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(GRANT, ULYSSES S.)841 - (GRANT, ULYSSES S.)
Alexander Autographs
(1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union lieutenant general. A nice CDV sitting view of Grant as lieutenant general publishe
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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(GUSTAVUS M. BASCOM)842 - (GUSTAVUS M. BASCOM)
Alexander Autographs
"A great 4 1/2"" x 6"" albumen photograph, mounted on 11"" x 13"" card stock, of Captain Gustavus M. Ba...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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