The Summer 2003 Autographs & Memorabilia Sale - Session 2

Attractive 11 x 15 color lithograph, entitled "Derriere Le Miroir", signed in pencil along the lower right border, "Calder". Fro...

Unsigned bond certificate, 13 x 9.5, June 15, 1901, in which Carnegie is issued a $20,000 15-year gold bond with a 5% return from the United States St

Signed hardcover book, "For Spacious Skies", first edition, 370 pages, published by Harcourt Books, Florida. Nicely signed across the titl...

Signed Cuban postcard, 8.75 x 5.25, featuring a famed Cuban monument and a Spanish sentiment, handsomely signed by Castro in blue felt tip marker. In

Original large 12 x 16 Cuban certificate of merit, presented to Madi Cetamendi. These documents were given to select notable Cuban personalities in ho

9 x 9 color art book print, featuring a collage of colorful and interesting imagery from one of Chagall's famed works. Nicely signed by Chagall ...

Attractive 9 x 9 color art book print, featuring a beautiful floral imagery from one of Chagall's famed works. Nicely signed by Chagall in black...

Intriguing 6.75 x 9.25 book page print featuring an image of one of Chagall's abstract works, handsomely signed by the artist along the bottom i...

Original 9.5 x 13 color print featuring one of Chagall's thought provoking works based upon a royalty theme. Beautifully signed by the famed art...

Black and white lithograph, 12.75 x 9.5, entitled "Moussorgsky", signed in pencil in the lower border, "Marc Chagall". From &quo...

Beautiful 9.75 x 12.75 color lithograph, entitled "Cover for Ceiling Book", signed in crayon along the left, "Marc Chagall". Fro...

Attractive 10.25 x 13.75 color lithograph, entitled "David Saved By Michael", signed in crayon along the lower right corner, "Marc Ch...

Excellent typed letter signed, one page, 8 x 11, Buckingham Palace letterhead, October 7, 1981. Written as a newly wedded couple, a little less than t

Handwritten letter from soldier in the Civil War, one page both side, dated "On The Battlefield", May 31, 1864. Penned in another language...

Choice handwritten letter (unsigned), two pages both sides, 5 x 8, embossed letterhead, written by Surgeon William Githins of the 2nd Division, 14th A

Handwritten letter signed with good content, two pages both sides, 8 x 10, embossed letterhead, written by Surgeon William Githins of the 2nd Division

Unissued bond for The Confederate States of America, 18.5 x 9.5, offered to southern investors who chose to assist in funding the ill-fated government

Very scarce unissued call call certificate for The Confederate States of America, 1864, 18.5 x 9.5, offering a 4% yield to southern investors who chos

An impressive and well preserved leather bound photo album, 9 x 6, from the Civil War era, probably a book owned by a Union loyalist or soldier. It co

War dated commemorative cover, 6.5 x 3.75, bearing a cachet of Hitler, Mussolini and the Japanese Emperor, stamped the exact minute of the actual inva

French poet, playwright, and film director; among his best known works are the novel "Les Enfants Terrible" in 1929, and his film "La...

Inventor of the Colt six-shooter revolver and founder of the Colt Gun Company. Exceedingly rare handwritten letter signed, "Samuel Colt & S...

Rare commemorative envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, featuring the logo of the tragic STS-107 mission, postmarked at the Kennedy Space Center on January 16, 2003,

African American astronaut who flew as payload commander aboard the ill-fated Columbia STS-107 mission which exploded on re-entry on February 1st of t

African American astronaut who flew as payload commander aboard the ill-fated Columbia STS-107 mission which exploded on re-entry on February 1st of t

Indian born female astronaut who flew as mission specialist aboard the ill-fated Columbia STS-107 mission which exploded on re-entry on February 1st o

Indian born female astronaut who flew as mission specialist aboard the ill-fated Columbia STS-107 mission which exploded on re-entry on February 1st o

Original signed menu, 8.5 x 13, dated December 9, 1969, Lunar Receiving Labratory, Crew Reception Area. Featuring the official Apollo 12 logo at the t

Impressive lot of ten (10) bank checks, 6 x 2.75, drawn on Conrad's personal account during the year of 1977, all fully handwritten and signed b...

Signed Russian postcard, 4 x 6, celebrating Yuri Gagarin's historical first flight to space in 1962, nicely signed by legendary cosmonauts Gagar...

Civil War general and Indian fighter, Custer distinguished himself as a cavalry commander. He became a brigadier general of volunteers at age 23. Foll

Attractive 10 x 9 color art book print, featuring beautiful imagery of from one of Dali's masterpieces of what appears to be the coast of Italy....

Signed 14.5 x 8.5 fold-out print featuring an image of one of Dali's thought provoking works, boldly signed "Dali" in black pen. Attra...

Rare 10.25 x 13 color lithograph, entitled "Illustration from The Divine Comedy Suite", signed in red crayon along the white margin, "...

Rare and sensational original drawing, in crayon, approximately 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches, on a cream colored linen textured sheet, accomplished entirely

Wife of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Rare handwritten note signed "Varina Jefferson Davis," one page, on an off-white 4 x 2.5 no...

Handwritten letter signed "Respectfully, Jefferson Davis," one lined page, 5 x 8, December 30, 1884. A brief letter in which Davis gives r...

Exceedingly rare signed bank check, 6 x 2.75, drawn on Farmers Bank of Virginia, May 9, 1863, payable to Dudley & Co. for $107.50. Nicely signed...

Handsome 8 x 11 color cardstock print featuring the Titanic sailing away from England to her fatal final destination, signed along the lower margin by

Secretary of War under Thomas Jefferson. Signed bank check, 6.5 x 2.5, drawn from the Bank of the United States, February 28, 1818, made payable to Co

Rare handwritten letter, one page double-sided, dated February 20, 1989. On Kensington Palace stationary, Diana writes to Twigg thanking him for a muc

Scarce signed letter, 7.25 x 9.25, dated July 2, 1996, Kensington Palace stationery. In her hand, Lady Diana has penned the opening, "Dear Davi...

Typed letter signed, in German, one page, 8.25 x 5.75, Grossadmiral A.D. letterhead, December 16, 1978. A brief letter to a friend with holiday wishes

US pilot and WWII air hero. Souvenir typescript, one page, 8.5 x 11, detailing a raid on Tokyo. In part, "The target for one plane was a portio...

Typed letter signed "J," one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Eighth Air Force letterhead, December 20, 1944. Letter to fellow aviation legend...

French Jewish army officer, he was falsely charged with delivering defense secrets to the Germans. The efforts of his wife and friends to prove him in

Painter known for "Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2". When this painting was exhibited at the Armory Showcase in New York City in 1913, ...

One of the definitive paradoxical characters in U.S. History - David Duke was at one point the Grand Wizard for the Ku Klux Klan, and after tempering

U.S. Tabacco magnate and philanthropist. He was president of American Tobacco Company, which dominated the tobacco market until it's court-order...

Typed letter signed, one page, 7 x 9, December 6, 1951, embossed Secretary of State letterhead. Replying to an autograph requests, in full: "Th...

Lot of two items: Handwritten letter signed "A. Dumas ," one page both sides, 4.25 x 5.5, no date. Letter, in French, in response to a re...

Rare set of two ink signatures, "Amelia Earhart," signed across a strip of 6-cent United States postage stamps. In excellent condition. Ac...

German aeronaut and engineer who built the Graf Zeppelin that circled the globe in 1929. Vintage Fountain pen signature, "H. Eckener," acr...

German aeronaut and engineer who built the Graf Zeppelin that circled the globe in 1929. Pencil signature and inscription, "Greetings to Anne G...

Three words pencilled in Edison's hand, taken from a larger letter. Words are 'on improving our' on an irregularly trimmed 4.75 x .25 ta...

One of the finest signed Edison photographs in extant, presented here is a vintage 7.5 x 9.75 matte finish sepia photograph, featuring an elder Edison

Impressive lot of two ink signatures, both signed in fountain pen, "Albert Einstein, 4.I.39," penned on a two adjoining U.S. postage airma...

Architect of the United States Constitution, generally given credit for naming "The United States." Signed document, one page, 7 x 4.5, Ju...

Document signed, one page, 28 x 22, October 11, 1993. Attractive vellum indenture document, signed at the bottom by William Curtis Chivers. Red wax se

Astounding 8 x 10 black and white photograph depicting the historic nuclear bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Signed by the four primary members

8 x 10 black and white photograph depicting the aftermath of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, along with an image of "Little...

King of Saudi Arabia (1964-75), born in Riyadh. Succeeding his half-brother Saud as king, Faisal would be eventuallu assassinated by his nephew, Faisa

8.5 x 11 glossy photograph featuring an image of one of the Duchess' best-selling book covers, signed in black felt tip marker, "Sarah, The...

Special collectors edition set featuring the hardcover children's books "The Royal Switch" and "Bright Lights", published by...

Automobile executive. Co-founder of Fisher Body Corporation with his brother Charles in 1908. It was one of the largest manufacturers of automobile bo

Typed letter signed, one page, 6.5 x 8.5, personal embossed letterhead, April 30, 1987. A letter of appreciation to gentleman who donated to The Geral

Manson follower who unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford and was sentenced to life in prison. One page handwritten letter sig

World War II ace fighter. After surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor he scored 28 victories with 56th Fighter Group and was also a POW. Downed 6.5 MiG

Original 1965 Russian postcard (4 x 6) featuring a view of the Moscow scenery, nicely signed by the famed first Russian Cosmonaut in blue ballpoint pe

Desirable signed bank check from the notorious head of the Gambino crime family known as "The Boss of all Bosses". Dated March 27, 1957, d...

Excellent one page letter from the Sheriff who brought down Billy The Kid, dated May 23, 1903, in pencil, on Office of the Collector letterhead, El Pa

Inventor of the eponymous machine gun which has been estimated to have killed over a quarter of a million men since 1862. Fountain pen signature, &q...

Popular Union General during the Civil War who later served two terms as Governor of Pennsylvania. Large and impressive signed vellum document as Gove

Signed vellum document, "George R.," 10.5 x 16, November 27, 1760. Issued during the French & Indian War, James Mansergh is appointed ...

British statesman and four-time prime minister. Handwritten letter signed "W. Gladstone," one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, January 13, 1879. ...

Typed letter signed "John Glenn," one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, December 21, 1971. An interesting letter discussing the aspects...

"John Glenn: A Memoir", signed hardcover autobiography, first edition, published in 1999. Nicely penned by the legendary astronaut on the ...

Inventor who began experiments in the treatment of rubber and developed the vulcanization process; namesake of the Goodyear Tire Company. Rare persona

Terrific 8 x 10 glossy color photograph featuring Gorbachev embracing Ronald Reagan, handsomely signed by the former Russian President in blue felt ti

An actual .5 x .25 piece of the outer fabric of the Graf Zeppelin, given to Clara Adams by Dr. Hugo Eckener. Accompanied by documentation pertaining t

Famed businessman and capitalist of the mid 1800's. 1858, Louisville. Certificate for 200 shares of the New Orleans and Ohio Telegraph Lessees s...

Mississippi State University yearbook from 1977 with three separate photos of John Grisham, author of 'The Firm', 'Pelican Brief', a...

Mercury Astronaut that tragically perished in the Apollo I flash fire along with fellow astronauts Chaffee and White. Rare and very desirable signed b

Clergyman and author best known for his tale “The Man Without a Country”. Typed letter signed “Edw. E. Hale,” one page, 5.25 x 8, personal letterhead,

Large and impressive original ink caricature of the former U.N. Secretary General, drawn from life by world famous caricaturist Oscar Berger. Measurin

Union general who distinguished himself at the Battle of Gettysburg. Nice ink signature, "Winfd. Scott Hancock," penned by the general on ...

Union officer who carried the order to the Army of Potomac that relieved Joseph Hooker and placed George Meade in command just before Gettysburg. Ink

Signed first day cover, 6.5 x 3.5, postmarked November 7, 1973, honoring the issuance of a special Christmas stamp. Nicely signed "K. Haring,&q...

U.S. Railroad magnate who, along with, along with Hopkins, Stanford, and Crocker, formed Central Pacific Railroad and Southern Pacific Railroad. Later

Writer best known for his tales of Californian mining camps, including "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" and "The Luck of Roaring Camp.&qu...

Rapid fountain pen signature and inscription, "Betty, with all my love, Ernest Hemingway," on an off-white 3 x 1.5 personal visiting card,...

Polish aviator who later became a Russian Cosmonaut and first Polish citizen in space. Presented here is a lot of six (6) 4 x 6 color photo postcards,

Inspirational 8 x 10 glossy photograph featuring a triumphant Hillary atop the summit of Mt. Everest. Signed in black felt tip pen and in excellent co

Infamously known as the man who shot Ronald Reagan, presented here is the 1973 yearbook for Highland Park High School, featuring Hinckley during his s

Four original pieces of the aluminum frame taken from the burning dirigible Hindenburg that was destroyed by fire on May 6, 1937 in Lakehurst, NJ. One

A choice lot for the aviation buff, presented here is a large 4" x 3" fabric swatch, taken from the wing of NC-4 Curtiss plane which Hinto...

Junior yearbook, 1925, for Johns Hopkins University with none other than Roosevelt aide and later convicted for perjury during the 'Red Scare...

Senior yearbook, 1926, for Johns Hopkins University with none other than Roosevelt aide and later convicted for perjury during the 'Red Scare...

Spanish-American War hero. Handwritten letter signed, two pages, 5 x 8, Hong Kong, June 28, 1899. Short letter to a gentleman in Cleveland. In full:...

Handwritten musical quotation signed on an off-white 3 x 2 card, Hofmann pens three bars to an unidentified work, signing underneath and adding &quo...