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770    ADOLF HITLER'S 'WORLD' BAR FROM HIS YACHT 'AVISO GRILLE'    Offered here is probably one of the most fascinating Hitler relics ever offered - the complete bar and five bar stools removed from Adolf Hitler's yacht 'Aviso Grille' at the time the vessel was scrapped. The bar and stools have remained untouched in a home and barn in rural Maryland for seventy years, kept by the son of the original purchaser who had installed the bar in his home's basement as a curiosity. The bar, fittingly, resembles the 'world' which Hitler hoped to conquer! Actual parts removed from the 'Grille' include the aluminum bar surface with integral sink and Art Deco brass faucet. The bar surface is hemispherically-shaped, 61 in. wide and 33 in. deep (widest measurements). Also recovered is the brass trim at the front of the bar, and in the rear of the bar, under the 'upper hemisphere', as well as the upper and lower 'hemispheres' themselves. These are solid fabrications, constructed of .25 in. steel bar welded at every intersection. Both 'hemispheres' are lined with white (soiled) cloth, not original but identical to the covering seen in photographs of the bar while onboard the vessel. The 'hemispheres' are arranged so as to the viewer looking at them directly from the front, one sees the earth cross-cut by longitudinal and latitudinal lines. The buyer had illuminated the 'hemispheres' from within - this lighting has not been tested and could easily be removed. Also removed from the 'Grille' were five original brass bar stools with padded seats, each 33 in. tall overall. Four of the stools were carefully cleaned and recovered with fabric approximating the original, while the fifth stool is entirely original (padded seat unattached). Once the bar was removed from the 'Aviso Grille', its new owner constructed a wheeled, wood-framed functional support to allow the bar to be used. It bears cabinets and shelves, though there is some damage to some shelves and the rear of the bar, easily repaired. The entire bar now measures 78 in. tall, 98 in. wide, and 90 in. front to back. The bartender accesses the bar through a small door low on either side. Interior dimensions (max.) are 74 in. left to right, 33 in. front to back, and 78 in. height. Sold with a notarized Letter of Provenance from the owner who describes the circumstances of its purchase: '...My father...was close friends with the owner of Doan Salvage Yard. The yard owner personally invited him to the yard and gave him the opportunity to purchase the world bar...' This obviously is a large, cumbersome piece and is in a third-party location where it may be viewed by appointment only, in the Elkton, Maryland area. It is sold 'as is, where is' and must be removed by the buyer NO LATER than ten days after the closing date of the sale, at buyer's risk and expense, or the lot will be relocated at buyer's risk and expense. Auctioneer will be able to provide the names of movers who may be able to assist. This is simply a fantastic relic, symbolic of the false grandeur and excesses of Hitler's 'Hundred Year Reich'. 'The White Swan of the Baltic', as Hitler called his 377-foot yacht 'Aviso Grille', would entertain the the highest echelons of the Nazi administration and military. Her 30+ staterooms housed guests including Benito Mussolini, Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Miklos Horthy, Hess, and many others from Germany and the Axis countries. Hitler was the most frequent visitor, showing off his ship and usually spending three or four nights on board. According to the captain of the vessel, Hitler objected strenuously to drinking and often gave his staff violent temperance lectures. Shortly after having been subjected to one such harangue on board the Grille, the staff gathered in the saloon to sooth their frayed nerves with a bottle of champagne. Suddenly Hitler appeared in the doorway and the bottle, which had just been opened, was discreetly hidden beneath a table. Hitler strode into the room, kicked the bottle, spilling its contents, turned on his heels, and walked out without uttering a word. The Grille was originally a dispatch boat built in 1934 and then assigned as a state yacht by Adolf Hitler. After the start of World War II, she was repurposed as a minelayer and as a patrol vessel in the Baltic Sea, tasked with searching for enemy merchant vessels. From August 1941 until March 1942, she served as a headquarters ship for the commander of naval forces based in occupied Norway. Her service diminished over the course of the war, and on May 1, 1945 Grand-Admiral Donitz announced the death of Hitler from the foredeck of the vessel. It is recorded in the ship¹s log 'that he, acting on the Fuhrer¹s orders, had assumed leadership of the German nation and supreme command of the fighting forces.' Seized by British forces as war reparations in 1945, she was later first sold to a Canadian businessman, then resold to a Lebanese investor who tentatively had a deal to sell it to Egypt's King Farouk. In a measure of caution, Jewish saboteurs unsuccessfully attempted to sink the vessel with limpet mines in Malta Harbor. As a result, Farouk backed out of his deal. After repairs were completed, the owner brought the ship to the United States in 1949 in an unsuccessful attempt to find a buyer. He ultimately sold 'Grille' for scrap in 1951 to the North American Smelting and Refining Company, and it was later towed to the Doan Salvage Yard in New Jersey and broken-up.
771    ADOLF HITLER'S BLACK FORMAL FROCK COAT AND TOP HAT    "ADOLF HITLER'S BLACK FORMAL FROCK COAT AND TOP HAT 
<br /> A superb pair of historic relics, including a fine formal wool and sateen diplomatic dress frock coat with full tails, satin lapels, and satin lining, owned and worn at the most important and prestigious state and formal functions by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. The coat bears three black Bakelite buttons at the end of each sleeve, and two of the original three fixing buttons on the front (one missing). The left breast bears a slanted slash pocket beneath which appear four professionally-sewn loops to accommodate Hitler's Iron Cross, First Class. Beneath these loops is a small thread reinforced opening, made to accommodate the Wound Badge Hitler received for a shrapnel injury at the Battle of the Somme. These were the only awards Hitler would wear. The coat is fully lined in black satin in the chest area with white satin within the sleeves. There is significant fraying at the neckline and in the armpit area, this due to original light wear further deteriorating over the years. The collar bears the label of the maker 'Kuhn &amp; Nupnau Munchen', a top Munich tailor located at Maximilianplatz 12, in front of the Schiller monument who also made private-purchase military uniforms. There are two interior pockets as well, one bearing a pre-printed Kunh &amp; Nupnau cloth label bearing details of the coat, reading: 'Herrn Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler Nr. 12581 S den 17.7.37' In excellent condition, with no damage beyond the missing button. Offered in addition to the frock coat is Hitler's matching long-haired (melusine) beaver felt top hat with black moire hat band and brim. The hat, 6 inches tall and 12 inches front-to-back along the brim, bears a 2.25 in. medium brown leather sweatband withing, interwoven with a decorative beige ribbon. An inspector has signed 'Schmid 275' on the inside of the band. Behind the sweatband is a paper label naming the maker and tying the hat to Hitler. It reads: 'Hutfabrik Jul. Thannhauser Munchen Lieferjahr 1936 Herrn. Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler Nr. 827 Modell: 'Wien' Kopfweite: 58'. The hat is lined in white silk and also bears the maker's name, address and insignia. Excellent condition. The hat is contained within a fitted hat box with the maker's name, and it rests upon a silk pad to hold the hat above the bottom of the box. A lid with wire handle is also present, and it is secured with two wire latches. The lid shows a negligible water stain, and a few dents, as does the hat box. These two relics are accompanied by a good deal of provenance. Included is a letter from the wife of Major Frank M. Sinclair, formerly a commanding officer of the 328th (Glider) Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne. In her 1964 letter, Mrs. Sinclair states that her husband had found the hat and coat: '...in the ruins of Hitler's mountain home at Berchtesgaden/Obersalzberg. Given my personal knowledge of my husband's acquisition of this [sic] two items, I can states with certainty that they once belonged to Adolf Hitler and were taken from his mountain home...' She transfers the items to Douglas Finey, and her letter is on Finey's &quot;American Airborne Center&quot; letterhead - probably a small museum. The 325th through 328th Glider Infantry Regiments were combined under the name of the 327th (Glider) Infantry Regiment. which was originally attached to the 82nd Airborne, before being reassigned to the 101st Airborne in August, 1942. Part of the regiment landed on Utah Beach on D-Day due to the scarcity of air transport, and the regiment fought its way inland to Carentan. The regiment played a pivotal role in Operation Market Garden, with 30% of its gliders lost and some companies taking over 65% casualties. At Bastogne, the 327th held half of the perimeter, fending off determined attacks by Volksgrenadiers and the elite Panzer Lehr. Finally, elements of the 327th (and Major Sinclair) occupied Berchtesgaden for several days from May 5, 1945, forward, arriving only hours after the first Americans took over control of the town. At some point in time, noted German militaria dealer Helmut Weize in Hamburg obtained these pieces from Finey or another owner thereafter, and Weitze sold them to Ron Manion in 2001, as attested to in a 2005 letter from Manion. Also included are condition reports for each item and an assessment of the grouping by noted militaria expert and dealer Donald J. Boyle. Boyle's certificates set forth his belief that both items predate 1945 and 'have not been altered in any way', and he further opines that Mrs. Sinclair's letter was written ca. 1964 as well. There are dozens of images of Hitler wearing top hats and coats identical to the apparel offered here, most commonly while attending the opera in Berlin or Nuremberg, and certainly while at the Wagner festivals at Bayreuth which he would attend with Winifred Wagner. Such apparel would also be called for at other formal events, including diplomatic affairs, state dinners, and so on. In November, 2019 another of Hitler's formal top hats alone sold in Germany for $55,000. 
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772    S.A. LEADERS PRESENTATION SILVER PLATTER TO ERNST ROHM, 1933    An incredible find, a sterling silver presentation platter bearing a dedication to S.A. leader ERNST ROHM (1887-1934) with the engraved facsimile signatures of 43 S.A.-Obergruppenfuhrers and S.A.-Gruppenfuhrers - many of whom would soon be murdered with their leader during the 'Night of the Long Knives' purge. The 23.5 x 18.75 in. platter bears a fluted edge and otherwise smooth surface. The presentation inscription reads: 'TO THE FIRST SOLDIER OF THE GERMAN FREEDOM MOVEMENT, TO THE BEST FRIEND, OUR PARAGON IN LOYALTY AND GRATITUDE CHRISTMAS IN THE YEAR OF VICTORY 1933' Above the inscription appears a 3 in. wide engraved S.A. emblem. Beneath appear the signatures of 43 top S.A. officers of whom we have been able to identify 32. Those marked with an asterisk (*) would, like their leader Ernst Rohm, meet death six months later in Hitler's purge of the S.A. to consolidate his power. Signatures identified include: ADOLF HEINZE BECKERLE (1902-1976), SA officer and diplomat who played a significant role in the Holocaust in Bulgaria; WILHELM BRUCKNER (1884–1954),  Hitler's chief adjutant until October 1940, later a Heer colonel; GEORG VON DETTEN(*), who held an incriminating file on Goebbels; KARL ERNST(*) (1904-1934), SA-Gruppenfuhrer who, in early 1933, was the SA leader in Berlin. Hitler had stood as his best man; JOHANN BAPTIST FUCHS (1877-1938), SA-Obergruppenfuhrer; HANS HAYN(*) (1896-1934) Together with Albert Leo Schlageter , he carried out dynamite attacks on French facilities as the leader of a sabotage squad. Headed the Silesian SA and SA Group Saxony, the largest in the country, also a Reichstag member; ADOLF HUEHNLEIN (1881–1942), Leader of the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK); PETYER VON HEYDEBRECK(*), (1889-1934), Freikorps and SA leader, member of the Reichstag; DIETRICH VON JAGOW (1892-1945), naval officer, politician, SA Obergruppenfuhrer and diplomat; EMIL KETTERER (1883-1959), Olympic athlete, an ardent Nazi and SA-Obergruppenfuhrer. As a medical doctor, he was involved in approval and promotion of euthanasia under the Nazi regime; MANFRED VON KILLINGER(*) (1886-1944), naval officer, Freikorps leader, military writer and Nazi politician; ADOLF KOB, FRITZ VON KRAUSSER(*) (1888-1934), a member of the Reichstag and SA upper group leader; FRIEDRICH-WILHELM KRUGER (1894-1945), a high-ranking member of the SA and the SS, Higher SS and Police Leader in Poland, and in that capacity he organized and supervised numerous acts of crimes against humanity and had a major responsibility for the German genocide in Poland; 1894[1] – 10 May 1945) was a Nazi official and high-ranking member of the SA and the SS. Between 1939 and 1943 he was the Higher SS and Police Leader[2] in the General Government in German-occupied Poland, and in that capacity he organized and supervised numerous acts of crimes against humanity and had a major responsibility for the German genocide in Poland, KARL SIEGMUND LITZMANN (1893-1945), General Commissioner for Estonia during the German occupation; VIKTOR LUTZE (1890-1943), commander of the SA succeeding Ernst Rohm; MAX LUYKEN (1885-1945) head of the main education office of the SA leadership; OTTO MARXER, JOACHIM MEYER QUADE (1897-1939), SA Obergruppenfuhrer, ordered the 'Kristallnacht' destruction in Schleswig-Holstein.
773    PRESENTATION SS 'MEIN KAMPF' HAND-CARVED BOX    "
 Presentation carved oak box bearing 'SS' runes upon the top lid with four oak leaves at the sides, static swastika at bottom, and a 'hagal' 'faith in Nazism' rune at top. The lid, unattached to the box, measures 7.5 in. x 10 in. and rests upon a matching 7.25 x 9.75 x 2.125 inch box. Both the box and the lid have been expertly constructed with perfectly mitered joints and fitted panels, period nails, and both bear an appropriately aged finish. In excellent condition. Many believe that these boxes were used in SS wedding ceremonies to act as 'casks' holding copies of Hitler's 'Mein Kampf', with the entire presentation being given to the couple being married. Others speculate that these boxes were used by SS administrators or officers performing the ceremonies. A very desirable piece. "
774    EVA BRAUN FOUR-PIECE BEAUTY SET    Rarely encountered four-piece 'beauty set' once owned and used by EVA BRAUN (1912-1945), an office assistant and model who became the longtime companion of Adolf Hitler and, for less than 40 hours, his wife. Each piece in the set of four accessories bears a very finely-accomplished 'E B' monogram, the well-known 'butterfly' monogram designed for Braun by her close friend, Albert Speer. The monograms are of course all matching and show a very high level of detail. The matching set includes: mirror, 11 in. long and 6 in. wide; hair brush, 9.25 in. long, 3.25 in. wide; clothes brush, 7 in. long, 2.25 in. wide; and comb, 7.5 in long, 1.5 in. wide. The comb and brush backing, as well as the bristles, appear to be of celluloid as was common at the time. The elaborate frames are stamped with matching hallmarks and '835' purity stamps. At one point, the bristle backing for the hair brush separated, allowing the clay weighting within to fall out, but is in hand, otherwise the set, likely gifted to Braun, is in excellent condition. From a thirty year collection of 'personality' material, this grouping was a direct 'bring back'. Having offered a great deal Braun material over the decades, we are confident in the authenticity of this grouping.
775    EVA BRAUN'S PINK LACE SLIP    "
 Silk pink lingerie once owned by Eva Braun and bearing her monogrammed clothing tag. The slip is 32 in. long with an ornate flower lace design at the neck forming a v-shape, with the slip supported by two shoulder spaghetti straps. The garment is, of course, sleeveless, and widens toward the hips. The breasts are pleated, and the entire garment is fitted with no elastic. A small embroidered tag with her monogram 'E B' in very fine thread has been professionally hand-sewn to the rear of the collar. The tag predates Braun's 'butterfly' monogram is is absolutely original to the garment. There is some minor mothing loss to a 4 x 2 in. area of the front, and three pinholes-sized losses to the rear, else fine. Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often visited. They were of course never recovered by Braun but were instead 'liberated' by Fischhorn at the immediate end of the war. Sold with our COA, upon request. "
776    EVA BRAUN'S PINK LACE SLIP    "
 Silk pink lingerie once owned by Eva Braun and bearing her monogrammed clothing tag. The full-length slip is 40 in. long with a simple lace-like design of the same color encircling half of the top of the dress in a v-shape. The slip is supported by two delicate ribbon-like shoulder straps. The garment is, of course, sleeveless, and is straight along its entire length. The breasts are slightly pleated, and the entire garment is fitted with no elastic. A small embroidered tag with her monogram 'E B' in very fine thread has been professionally hand-sewn to the rear of the collar. The tag predates Braun's 'butterfly' monogram and is absolutely original to the garment. There is also a tiny size '44' tag attached. There are two tiny ink spots which barely detract, otherwise this relic is in fine condition. Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often visited. They were of course never recovered by Braun but were instead 'liberated' by Fischhorn at the immediate end of the war. Sold with our COA, upon request. "
777    HERMANN GORING CIGARETTE CASE    "
 Fine, early sterling silver cigarette case presented to Goring by a fellow pilot, a Turk who served in the Turkish air force during World War I. The elaborate case, 3.75 x 3.25 in., is beautifully engraved with an intricate wave pattern on both sides with a blue enamel border. Within it is inscribed in German: 'The Flying Comrade Captain Goring to New Year's Wishes 1921 Mosko Hassan Royal Ottoman Flight Lieutenant.' Also present is Hassan's calling card as a correspondent of the Constantinople newspaper 'Yeni Ghune', upon which he again adds a gift inscription. Fine. Obtained by an American soldier who raided Goring's personal train at war's end and also obtained Goring's love letters sent to future wife Carin. Personal items from this early in Goring's military career are rare! "
778    'PLAN OF THE BATTLE OF OUDENARD', OWNED BY GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER    "
 Rare engraved military map: 'Plan of the Battle of Oudenard, fought July 11th 1708', 18 x 15.25 in., engraved by renowned British engraver JAMES BASIRE for Paul de Rapin's 'History of England' in 1743. The map shows the topography, landmarks, and infrastructure of the city, as well as the positions of the military detachments of both French and Grand Alliance forces, with a decorative explanation cartouche at bottom left. The Battle of Oudenarde was a major engagement of the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a great victory for the Grand Alliance and ensured the fall of various French territories. Trimmed at bottom with ragged edges, notable folds and creases, just good condition. Sold with a second engraving: 'Plan de la Ville d'Huningue', 7.5 x 5.5 in., showing the city Huningue along the Rhine River, which often switched between French and Austrian control throughout the Thirty Years War, finally becoming French in 1648. Vertical fold, else fine. These maps were uniquely owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
779    1943 'GREAT GERMAN ART EXHIBITION' PRINT SET, OWNED BY GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER    "
 Fine set of eighteen 16 x 20 in. prints reproducing eighteen paintings from notable NSDAP-approved artist Peter Philippi, as exhibited during the 1943 'Grosse Deutsche Kunstausstellung' ('Great German Art Exhibition') at the 'Haus der Deutsche Kunst' ('House of German Art') in Munich. The works are mostly portraits and peasant scenes, as was typical with Philippi's works. The set is housed in a card stock folder, bearing the title of the exhibition, listing the works within, and identifying the publisher as the Munich firm of Hitler's personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffman. This folder is in turn housed in a larger paperboard portfolio, printed with the name, date and insignia of the exhibition on the front cover. Tiny spots of foxing to the front cover with one small spot of staining, both mentioned only for accuracy. Near fine to fine condition, and in much better condition than usually seen. This set was uniquely owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant. "
780    2ND ARMORED CAVALRY ASHTRAYS, ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE HUEBNER    "
 A pair of German-made porcelain ashtrays from the estate of CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972), commander of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One' during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach. The 6 in. wide ashtray bear the division's emblem at center, and are trimmed with yellow and blue rings. &quot;Bauscher Weiden&quot; stamp on bottom of each. Fine. "
781    A BRICK AND A WOODEN PANEL FROM MARTIN BORMANN'S HOUSE IN OBERSALZBERG    "
 Rare pair of relic-condition building materials salvaged from the Obersalzberg house of MARTIN BORMANN (1900 - 1945), the 'proprieter' of Obersalzberg during the Third Reich, including a wooden panel, measuring 44 x 11.75 in., and a clay-fired brick, measuring 9 x 4.5 x 3.25 in. Providing unique provenance, the lot is sold with two black frames, measuring 11.25 x 14.25 in. and 18.5 x 14.25 in. respectively, housing 14 photographs of the salvagers at Obersalzberg, including multiple images with them directly holding the objects included with this grouping. Also sold with an informative and well-illustrated booklet, 'The Obersalzberg and the 3. Reich', providing details about Obersalzberg in general and describing Bormann's two-story country house as &quot;spacious and luxurious&quot; with &quot;...wood paneling on the outside&quot;. Four pieces. In 1935, Reichsleiter Bormann was appointed as overseer of renovations at the Berghof, Hitler's property at Obersalzberg. Utilizing this power to further his political influence, Bormann built his own home nearby and could therefore constantly attend to the Fuhrer, acting as his personal secretary. In this capacity, he began to control the flow of information and access to Hitler, and by the end of World War II, Bormann had become second only to Hitler himself in terms of real political power. "
782    ADOLF HITLER CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE FLUTE    "
 An excellent Hitler relic, a cut crystal champagne flute personal set of informal glassware, recovered by an American soldier from the Berghof, Hitler's vacation retreat in Bavaria. The glass stands 10 in. tall, with the bottom part of the glass finely carved in a crisscross pattern. The base of the glass is lightly fluted. The glass bears Hitler's 'A H' monogram with a national eagle engraved and gilded on one side of the body, identical to gilded engravings found on other pieces from the same set. From a 25+ year Midwest collection. In fine condition. "
783    ADOLF HITLER'S LINEN MONOGRAM HANDKERCHIEF    "
 A monogrammed white linen handkerchief once owned by Adolf Hitler. The 17 x 16.5 in. handkerchief has a simple border and bears his embroidered initials 'A.H.' at one corner. In as-new condition. Accompanied by a notarized letter of provenance directly from our consignor. In the letter, he explains that he is the grandson of the previous owners of the Parkhotel Graz (Austria) where Hitler stayed April 3-4, 1938 while traveling through the country, and that these items were left behind in his suite. The prestigious and ultra-luxurious hotel remains in the hands of his family to this day. "
784    TABLE LINEN ATTRIBUTED TO HITLER'S BERGHOF    "
 Lot of ten pieces of embroidered table linens attributed to Adolf Hitler's home, the Berghof. Included is: eight 16.5 x 11 in. napkins, one piece 18 x 13.5 in., and one piece 28 x 17 in. All bear the identical embroidered pattern of a stylized oak leaf interspersed with motifs remotely resembling an Iron Cross. These items were obtained from the estate of JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) who served as Consul in Hamburg and Consul in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. The linens were found in a small wood chest (also offered in this sale) with two typed letters from Erhardt, one of them no doubt referencing the linens. Written on his 'U.S. Political Adviser on Austrian Affairs' letterhead on June 20, 1945, Erhardt's letter is addressed to his wife Eleanor. He discusses his arrival in shattered Vienna, also mentioning: '...While in Salzburg, I went up to Berchtesgaden and saw the wreck of Hitler's houses. I picked up a couple of souvenirs which I will send home to Davis [his son]...' The self-censored envelope is also present. We confirmed from Erhardt's files and photos that he did indeed visit the Berghof and Eagle's nest, at least once in the company of Commander of American Forces in Austria, Gen. Mark Clark. These linens are not typical of others taken from the Berghof, if indeed they were, being similar in border only and lacking Hitler's initials, etc. However, the possibility exists that they may have been a gift set, or used by staff. Some bear spots and stains, overall very good. Sold as-is. "
785    ADOLF HITLER'S PERSONAL CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM GAULEITER KARL FLORIAN    "
 A large, custom-made deluxe leather presentation folder which once held a portfolio of art prints by Duesseldorf artists presented by the Gauleiter of Duesseldorf, Karl Florian, to Adolf Hitler on Christmas, 1943. The portfolio measures 28 x 18 in. fully opened, with hinged leaves which close to secure the contents. The covers are constructed with an inner field of blue leather with borders of red leather trimmed with gilt bands and swastikas. Gilt lettering of the cover reads: 'Duesseldorfer Kunstmappe 1943'. Within, Gauleiter FRIEDRICH KARL FLORIAN (1894-1975) inscribed the gift: 'My Fuhrer as Christmas greetings, in gratitude and loyalty. War year 1943 Florian, Gauleiter'. The case is worn at the extremities, with small tears at the ends of the spine, still entirely presentable. An aviator during World War I, Florian joined the Freikorps post-war and by 1929 was Gauleiter of Duesseldorf, where he remained in power until war's end. A de-nazification court sentenced him to six years in prison. Undoubtedly, this folder once held beautiful images of this Westphalian city on the Rhine, but realistically, the city was a major target for Allied bombers. By May 1945, a total of 243 air raids had destroyed 86,500 dwellings and 51 percent of the city lay in ruins. "
786    BATTLE OF AACHEN OVERLAYS, OWNED BY GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Historic set of fourteen overlays, each approx. 24 x 17.75 in., showing the advance of American troops, the retreat of German troops, and the skirmishes between the two groups, before and during the Battle of Aachen. These plans were uniquely owned by Gen. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972), the American general who commanded the 1st Infantry Division during and after the D-Day landings, and whose forces took the city on Oct. 21, 1944 after 19 days of desperate fighting. These plans, while clearly reprints from the originals and likely not battle-used, are marked by date and number at the top-left, showing the variation of the both armies' movements from the following days: Sept. 12, 1944; Sept. 13-14, 1944; Sept. 15, 1944; Sept. 16-21, 1944; Sept. 22-24, 1944; Sept. 25 - Oct. 2, 1944; Oct. 3-8, 1944; Oct. 9-10, 1944; Oct. 11-12, 1944; Oct. 13-15, 1944; Oct. 16, 1944; Oct. 17-18, 1944; and Oct. 19-20, 1944. The final overlay shows an incredibly detailed depiction of the city and its surrounding areas, including various landmarks, roadways, railroad tracks, districts, etc., potentially conducted after the division's capture of the city in Oct. 21, 1944. These reprints were created after the original plans were laid end-to-end and then scanned, and various straight black lines have been inked onto these reprints to mark the edges of the originals. Huebner's purpose for reprinting these plans is unknown, perhaps to use as a training tool for subordinate soldiers or merely to add to his expansive military collection. Curled, as is usually the case with such plans. Some marginal tears, some lightly faded, else very good condition overall. Aachen's capture was of immense psychological value, as the city was an important symbol to both the Nazi regime and the German people; not only was it the first German city to be captured by Allied forces in World War II, it was also the historic capital of Charlemagne, founder of the 'First Reich'. Shortly after its capture, the First Division experienced heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest and later returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
787    BOOK FROM THE LIBRARY OF NAZI TREASURER FRANZ SCHWARZ    "
 A Third Reich publication with an interesting association: 'Volksgeschichte der Germanen' ('Folk History of the Germanic People') by Kurt Pastenaci (Berlin: Junge Generation Verlag), 1936. 320pp. sm. 8vo. Most interestingly, the front pastedown bears an 'ex libris' bookplate identifying it as the property of the National Treasurer of the Nazi Party, FRANZ XAVER SCHWARZ (1875 - 1947). The front pastedown bears the remnants of a 'Columbia University' sticker, and the title page bears a punch cancel from the 'Columbia University Library'. The private libraries of numerous Third Reich officials have ended up in American archives and libraries; for instance, over three-thousand volumes from Hitler's private library are now in a special locked room in the Library of Congress. Slight damage to the spine, else fine. Due to the lack of provenance, however, the book is sold as-is and estimated accordingly. "
788    CAPTAIN'S KEY FROM ADOLF HITLER'S 'AVISO GRILLE'    A fine relic from Adolf Hitler's yacht, the 'Aviso Grille', a brass key belonging to the vessel's captain, measuring 3 in. long, tied with twine to its original brass lock plate, itself measuring 3.5 x 1.5 in. One side of the key bears the engraved lettering 'Res. Schl. K. 238', while the reverse side is engraved: 'Kommandant Bucherschr.' ('Commander's Bookshelf'). This may relate to a map room, library, or locked set of bookshelves. The items bear two heavily-weathered tags, one split through. These pieces were taken from the 'Aviso Grille' when she was scrapped at in New Jersey in 1951. Sold with a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who notes: '...My father...was a close friend with the owners of the Doan Salvage Yard [where the vessel was sold for scrap in April 1951]. The yard owner personally invited him to the yard and gave him the opportunity to purchase items still aboard the vessel. My father selected a number of important relics and souvenirs, including the items being sold with this letter...These items have remained in the possession of my family since the day my father purchased them from the Aviso Grille...' This copy of the original letter of provenance is again initialed by the consignor at bottom, and is witnessed by our auctioneer. Fine condition. The 'Grille' was a dispatch boat built in Nazi Germany for the Kriegsmarine in the mid-1930s, for use as a state yacht by the dictator Adolf Hitler and other individuals in the Nazi regime. 'Aviso Grille', would entertain the the highest echelons of the Nazi administration and military. Her 30+ staterooms housed guests including Benito Mussolini, Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Miklos Horthy, Hess, and many others from Germany and the Axis countries. Hitler was the most frequent visitor, showing off his ship and usually spending three or four nights on board. On May 1, 1945, Grand-Admiral Donitz announced the death of Hitler from the foredeck of the vessel.
789    CIGARETTE ALBUM FROM THE LIBRARY OF HIMMLER'S LIAISON OFFICER, KARL WOLFF    "
 Scarce Third Reich cigarette album with interesting association: 'Deutschland Erwacht' (&quot;Germany Awakened&quot;), (Munich: Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Altona-Bahrenfeld), 1933. 150pp. sm. folio, completely filled with over 160 affixed color and b/w photos. The original fold-out photograph present with the book, showing a Nazi Party rally in Nurnberg, measures 12 in. tall and at least 48 in. long. Most interestingly, the front pastedown bears the ownership label of KARL WOLFF (1906-1975), Colonel-general in the Waffen-SS, liaison officer for Himmler with Hitler, and German military governor of Northern Italy. Minor soiling to the tan covers, slight tear at the top edge of some pages, else very good. "
790    CLARENCE R. HUEBNER IS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AFTER FIRST TERM IN U.S. ARMY    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great partly-printed D.S, 2pp. 4to., Fort Mackenzie, Wyoming, Jan. 16, 1913, declaring that Clarence R. Huebner, then Quartermaster Sergeant within the 18th Infantry Regiment, has been honorably discharged for completing his three-year term of service. The document provides Huebner's date of enlistment on January 17, 1910, and classifies his character as 'excellent' at bottom. The reverse side bears his brief military record, which specifies that Huebner was 'serving in first enlistment period on date of discharge' with no previous service, and that his character was 'honest and faithful' with 'no unauthorized absences'. Folds, some creases and two paper clip stains, still very good condition. A one-of-a-kind document from the beginning of Huebner's historically important career! CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
791    CLARENCE R. HUEBNER IS PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT COLONEL    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great partly-printed D.S., 1p. folio, Washington, March 10, 1938, issued two years before the start of World War II, appointing Clarence Ralph Huebner to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry. The bottom-right is signed by HARRY H. WOODRING (1887-1967), the 25th Governor of Kansas and Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Secretary of War from 1936 to 1940. Some creases at right edge, else very good to fine. With blind-embossed 'War Office' seal at bottom. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
792    CLARENCE R. HUEBNER IS PROMOTED TO SECOND LIEUTENANT    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Good partly-printed D.S., 2pp. 4to., Douglas, AZ, Dec. 4, 1916, certifying that Clarence R. Huebner, then Regimental Supply Sergeant of the Eighteenth Infantry Regiment, has been honorably discharged to accept commission as Second Lieutenant. The reverse side bears Huebner's enlistment record, which contains his particulars and basic military history, and marks his character as 'excellent...honest &amp; faithful...' Slight creasing, two paper clip indents, else very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
793    CLARENCE R. HUEBNER IS PROMOTED TO SERGEANT DURING HIS FIRST TERM OF SERVICE    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great partly-printed D.S. from the first term of Huebner's military service, 1p. oblong folio, Fort Mackenzie, Wyoming, Feb. 1, 1912, promoting Clarence R. Huebner, then a Corporal within the 18th Infantry Regiment, to the rank of Sergeant. The bottom is signed by the Commanding Officer and Regimental Commander. Huebner enlisted to a three-year term of service on January 17, 1910, thus this document was issued very early in his military career. Docketed on the verso, indicating that Huebner reenlisted on January 17, 1913, maintaining his rank. Folds, one tiny spot of foxing, else very good to fine. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
794    CLARENCE R. HUEBNER TEMPORARILY PROMOTED TO COLONEL    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Promotion document, 1p. 4to., June 30, 1941, Washington D.C., declaring that Clarence Ralph Huebner has been appointed 'temporarily, a Colonel' in the United States Army. As suggested, Huebner would be promoted to Brigadier General less than one year later. Fine condition, with blind-embossed &quot;War Office&quot; seal at bottom left. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
795    DOMINO SET FROM HITLER'S YACHT 'AVISO GRILLE'    "
 Complete set of 28 dominoes, each approx. 1.75 x 1 in., taken from Adolf Hitler's yacht, the 'Aviso Grille' at the time she was scrapped. The pieces are clearly vintage, constructed of a hard composite material, ca. early 1930s. The set is housed within a 6.25 x 3.5 in. cardboard box, in which the pieces remain snugly in place, though the lid of the box is absent and the box itself may not be original. Some pieces discolored, else fine condition. These pieces were taken from the 'Aviso Grille&quot; when she was scrapped at in New Jersey in 1951. Sold with a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who notes: '...My father...was a close friend with the owners of the Doan Salvage Yard. The yard owner personally invited him to the yard and gave him the opportunity to purchase items still aboard the vessel. My father selected a number of important relics and souvenirs, including the items being sold with this letter...These items have remained in the possession of my family since the day my father purchased them from the Aviso Grille...' This copy of the original letter of provenance is again initialed by the consignor at bottom, and is witnessed by our auctioneer. Fine condition. The Grille was a dispatch boat built in Nazi Germany for the Kriegsmarine in the mid-1930s, for use as a state yacht by the dictator Adolf Hitler and other individuals in the Nazi regime. 'Aviso Grille', would entertain the the highest echelons of the Nazi administration and military. Her 30+ staterooms housed guests including Benito Mussolini, Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Miklos Horthy, Hess, and many others from Germany and the Axis countries. Hitler was the most frequent visitor, showing off his ship and usually spending three or four nights on board. On May 1, 1945, Grand-Admiral Donitz announced the death of Hitler from the foredeck of the vessel. "
796    EARLY ADOLF HITLER DINNER NAPKIN    "
 Early pattern Adolf Hitler dinner napkin, 17.5 in. square, a lightly-patterned floral design with his initials 'A H' embroidered at one corner. Very good. "
797    ERNST UDET PRESENTATION WATERMAN MECHANICAL PENCIL    "
 A quality Waterman gold (or gold plated) mechanical pencil gifted by Ernst Udet to an unknown friend as a souvenir of an important date. The 4.75 in. pen bears a finely ribbed octagonal barrel and tapered steel tip, with Waterman logo top which still operates, lowering a graphite lead as needed. The barrel of the pen is engraved: &quot;Zur Errinnerung 10.3.38 Udet&quot;, with Udet's name appearing as his signature in facsimile. Hallmark appears on the pocket clip, of which we can only discern &quot;760&quot;. We are not able to determine the significance of the date, although it may have had something to do with his development of the Ju87 &quot;Stuka&quot;. A great relic. "
798    EVA BRAUN TELEGRAM TO MARTIN BORMANN    "
 Martin Bormann's copy of a telegram sent to him By Eva Braun, 1p. oblong 8vo., sent by Braun in Capri on May 9, 1938 to Bormann at his retreat in Berchtesgaden. In full: 'Dear Herr and dear Frau Bormann From Capri I send you my warmest congratulations again. Your Eva Braun' Fine. Hitler arrived in Rome to meet Mussolini on May 3, 1938 accompanied by Goebbels and Ribbentrop as well as some five hundred party officials, diplomats, security guards and journalists in three trains. Eva Braun was with him, but her attendance at formal functions would have been unseemly, so...she went to the beach. Fine condition. "
799    EVA BRAUN'S STOCKINGS    "
 An unused pair of stockings once belonging to Adolf Hitler's mistress and later wife, Eva Braun. The darker-toned silk or high-quality rayon stockings are still stitched together at the toes, and bear the paper label: 'Nowa 200 fein'.The stockings also are imprinted 'Nowa' with the size '9 1/2'. Fine. Our consignor, a 40+ year dealer/collector, purchased this item and other personal possessions belonging to Braun approximately thirty years ago directly from ex-O.S.S. agent Eugene Frankenfeld. Frankenfeld is said to have also uncovered the correspondence between Hitler and Braun at Schloss Fischhorn as well as Hermann Fegelein's papers hidden there. According to memoirs written by Hitler's secretary, Christa Schroeder, Greta Fegelein and Herta Schneider left the shattered Berghof with many trunks of Eva Braun's personal possessions, depositing them at the SS facility at Schloss Fischhorn where Braun, her siblings and her parents often visited. They were of course never recovered by Braun but were instead 'liberated' by Fischhorn at the immediate end of the war. Sold with our COA, upon request. "
800    GEN. CLARENCE HUEBNER'S 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION SICILY TRAINING MAP    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Historically important World War II map used by Gen. Clarence R, Huebner in preparing his 1st Infantry Division for its landing at Normandy on June 6, 1944. Offered here is a 36 x 32 in. (irreg.) map assembled by Huebner showing the Sician coast west of Licata. An Army cartographer has laid out nine different training ranges to be used for various types of weaponry and assault. The ranges are variously labeled 'MORTAR', 'ARTILLERY', 'COMBAT', 'RIFLE', 'ATK', etc. According to our consignor, Huebner's son, Huebner extensively trained his men in Sicily immediately after assuming command of the division following its participation in the invasion of Sicily. Very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who commanded the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. "
801    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S 'CIVIL DEFENSE' CERTIFICATE    "
 Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 10 x 8 in. (sight), [n.p.], May 11, 1959, a 'Certificate of Appreciation' issued to General Clarence R. Huebner by the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization for 'his invaluable contribution to civil defense and his exceptional leadership as President of the National Association of State and Territorial Civil Defense Directors.' Signed at bottom by the office's Director LEO A. HOUGH. Matted and framed to a total size of 15 x 13 in., with a wire on the reverse for hanging. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was an American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
802    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S 1ST ARMY DIVISION SHOULDER PATCH    "
 CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) American general who commanded the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One'. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and after the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944. It was then committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. A fine association item, Huebner's personal 1st Infantry Division shoulder patch, still in mint, apparently unused condition. It measures 3.75 x 2.5 in. This item originates directly from General Huebner's estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by a direct linear descendant. "
803    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION PRESENTATION CERTIFICATE AND STATUETTE    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Fine pair of presentation items memorializing Gen. Huebner's leadership of the 'Big Red One', includes: Manuscript D.S., 1p large oblong folio (23.5 x 17 in. sight), [n.p.], Feb. 12, 1959, an entirely hand-lettered and illustrated certificate presented to Huebner soon after his retirement by 'The Remnants of the 'Big Red One'. Signed at the bottom by twenty surviving members of the division who served under Huebner's command in World War II, including Silver Star recipient THEODORE L. DOBOL (1915-1996). Above Huebner's name appears the division motto: 'No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!' The illustrations, executed entirely in ink and watercolors, depict a color guard flanking the Great Seal of the United States at top, with a 'Fighting First' soldier on an invasion beach at bottom, with the division's shoulder insignia at the top corners and the World War I and World War II Victory Medals at bottom. Scrollwork at top lists the division's notable campaigns in both wars. The artist's signature 'Harris S[taff] S[ergeant] HQ 1st Inf Div' appears in minute letters at the bottom edge. The certificate is mounted in a wood frame, and is in very good condition. WITH: Cast-aluminum presentation statuette, 9.5 in. tall, depicting a 1st Division soldier in dress uniform standing at attention, with the division's insignia visible on his helmet, shoulders, and on either side of the metal base. The front of the base again bears the division's motto, as quoted above. The statuette is mounted on a black granite base, bearing a plastic presentation plaque reading: 'Lt. Gen. C.R. Huebner, State C. D. Director', referring to this role as Civil Defense Director for New York following his retirement from the U.S. Army. The statuette shows some tarnish and oxidation overall, with a minor break at the ankles, else very good. Two pieces. "
804    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S EARLY PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPHS (3)    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great lot of three panoramic photographs from Huebner's early military service, includes: Two group portraits of Huebner's platoon, one being 33 x 8 in., the other being 30.5 x 8 in. Each bears photographer's name at bottom-right corner, one being dated '[19]15'. Each docketed 'Huebner' in pencil on the verso. Each curled, as is usually the case. Very good. WITH: Very large panoramic photograph, 56.25 x 10 in., showing the mobilization camp of the 2nd Division in Texas City, Texas, ca. 1914. The bottom bears the copyright information of Medley and Blandford in Cheyenne, WY. Some slight marginal tears, slight creases, else very good. Three pieces. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
805    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S FAMILY AND PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHS (90+)    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Large collection of at least 90 family and personal photographs of varying size, all b/w, including many images of Huebner's loved ones, tellingly including some images of a little girl confidently wearing an Army helmet, etc. Some faded, others attached to photo album pages, yet could likely be removed. Very good condition. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
806    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S FOLDING COT    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH A canvas folding cot with four angled steel legs and two stretcher rods in four sections, utilized by Hubener during his service in World War II. The cot can be collapsed and folded into a bundle, secured by two webbing straps with brass buckles. Between the strap appears a webbing carrying handle, bearing the stenciled name to a family member of Huebner's who also utilized the cot while deployed in Vietnam. Shows expected wear and soiling overall, else very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This cot originates directly from General Huebner's estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by a direct linear descendant. "
807    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S GERMAN-MADE S.H.A.E.F. ASHTRAY    "
 Ornate white porcelain ashtray, 5 in. dia. x 1 in. deep, with the emblem of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force at center, the lip bearing nine gold stars, all surrounded by gold trim. The ashtray bears a Bavarian 'TIRSCHENREUTH' porcelain maker's stamp on bottom. This ashtray was owned by Gen. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972), as indicated by a letter of provenance - also included in this lot - from Huebner's direct descendant. Slight chip at the rim, else fine condition. Huebner was an American general who commanded the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he led in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. "
808    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S MAP OF OMAHA AND UTAH BEACHES    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH A highly significant World War II-era map owned by one of that conflict's most notable infantry commanders, a 1:50,000-scale view of the environs of Isigniy in the Normandy region of France, 32 x 22 in., depicting the coastline along the English Channel from the village of Port-en-Bessin in the extreme east, and Beau Guillot in the extreme west. This view encompasses the beaches which would be code-named OMAHA and UTAH during the American portion of the Operation Neptune amphibious landings on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The chart is designated 'Sheet 6/E6', and a legend is provided at bottom, with notes indicating that the chart was originally drawn and published by the Ordnance Survey of the U.S. War Department in 1942, updated to the third edition in 1943, and this copy printed by the U.S. Army Map Service in February of 1944. A disclaimer at the top edge stipulates that the chart is intended for use solely by the War and Navy Departments. Shows a few folds and some very small tears top the edges, else very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This map originates directly from General Huebner's estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by a direct linear descendant. "
809    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S MAP OF ST. LO    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH A most significant World War II-era map owned by one of that conflict's most notable infantry commanders, a 1:50,000-scale view of the environs of St. Lo in the Normandy region of France, 32 x 22 in., the capture of which would allow American forces to break out of the bocage country into the French interior. The chart is designated 'Sheet 6/F2', and a legend is provided at bottom, with notes indicating that the chart was originally drawn and published by the Ordnance Survey of the U.S. War Department in 1942, updated to the third edition in 1943, and this copy printed by the U.S. Army Map Service in February of 1944. A disclaimer at the top edge stipulates that the chart is intended for use solely by the War and Navy Departments. Shows a few folds and some very small tears top the edges, else very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This map originates directly from General Huebner's estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by a direct linear descendant. "
810    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S MILITARY PHOTOGRAPHS (120+)    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Large collection of at least 120 military photographs of varying size, all b/w, including wardate and post-war images. Many show Huebner in uniform, his meetings with other soldiers, group photographs with him and other U.S. officers, etc. Many Signal Corps and press photographs, likely containing some duplicates. Generally very good condition. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
811    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING (85+)    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Large grouping of at least 85 photographs from Huebner's collection, variously sized yet all b/w, including many images of routine military content related to his service, likely including both war date and postwar imagery. Notable images include advancing U.S. tanks, Huebner pinning medals on the chests of awardees, and some images of military wreckage, etc. Some press photographs, others stamped 'classified' or 'confidential' on the reverse. Generally very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
812    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S PHOTOGRAPH OF 19TH INFANTRY AT SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, CA. 1939    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Large panoramic photograph, 29.5 x 10 in., a formal group portrait of the 19th Infantry taken at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, on May 11, 1939. The reverse side bears a key identifying the soldiers within the image, including 'Lt. Col. Clarence R. Huebner', standing towards the front of the division. Curled, as is normally the case. Some creasing, else very good. Of course, less than two years later, Schofield Barracks would be strafed by the Japanese during the attack on Pearl Harbor. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
813    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S POSTWAR PHOTOGRAPHS (200+)    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great grouping of 200+ photographs of various size, likely press photographs, from Huebner's post-war service, ca. 1945-1950. Mostly landscape images and similarly routine content, yet of particular note are various images with identifying inscriptions on the verso, including 'Nurnberg', 'Vienna', 'Washington D.C.', 'Salzberg', and one image inscribed on the reverse: 'Nurnberg - 1948 - 1st Div - 26th Inf. Birthday'. Generally very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This lot was obtained from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
814    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S SWORD CANE    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great sword cane belonging to Major General Clarence R. Huebner, 36.5 in. overall length, with 30.25 in. bamboo sheath and brass end cap, topped by a 6 in. handle. Upon its removal, the sheath reveals a 28 in. metal sword, moderately oxidized throughout, yet the tip remains sharp. Some small splits run with the grain of the bamboo, with slight surface chipping towards the sheath's center. The end cap remains slightly loose, yet this can be likely be remedied without much difficulty. Still in very good condition. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This lot was obtained from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
815    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S WALKING CANE WITH TRIGGER    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Great wooden walking cane belonging to Major General Clarence R. Huebner. The cane measures 39.5 in. length, constructed from an unidentified variety of wood, yet appears to be briar wood or blackthorn, tipped with a brass end cap. The cane also bears a retractable metal trigger, which functions, yet its purpose is unknown to us. The bulbous handle bears a sizable chip, yet this does not detract much from the quality of the piece. Still very good to fine condition. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
816    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S WARTIME DESK NAME PLATE    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Solid steel desk nameplate bearing Huebner's name and rank 'Col. C. R. Huebner'. The name plate measures 10.25 in. x 2 in., and rests upon two metal feet at an angle so it faces the viewer, the entire piece being 2.25 in. tall. Huebner's rank dates this nameplate to 1941. Slight scuffs and surface abrasion, yet still very good to fine condition. This piece was uniquely owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
817    GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER'S WORLD WAR I ASHTRAY    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Two-piece brass ashtray, 7 in. dia. x 1 in., bearing on the lip the names of crucial American battle sites from World War I, including 'Vera Cruz', 'Sedan', 'Cantigny', 'Soissons', 'St. Mihiel', and 'Meuse-Argonne'. Huebner had fought in many of these battles, as his 28th Infantry Regiment led the first American regimental assault at Cantigny through Soissons, Saint-Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne. The ashtray bears some oxidation to the perimeter and some staining and ash residue, commensurate with age and use. The brass ashtray rests upon a circular varnished wood base, 10 in. dia. x 1.25 in. height, which bears some very slight surface scratches, mentioned only for accuracy as they do not detract much from the piece itself. Very good condition. This piece was uniquely owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
818    GERMAN-AMERICAN BUND COMMEMORATIVE LETTER OPENER    "
 A very rare souvenir celebrating the infamous German-American Bund rally held at New York's Madison Square Garden on February 20, 1939, a presentation letter opener given to a prominent member of the organization. The 9.25 in. long steel letter opener bears the name of the recipient, one 'RUDOLPH TAUSCHER&quot; in relief beside an image of an American eagle above a colored shield with stars and bars of the American flag. The reverse is engraved with the emblem of the German-American Bund and the date of the event, 'FEB 20 1939' This lettering is enhanced with red paint, now worn a bit. Overall very good. Undoubtedly, due to the cost of its fabrication, this item would have been gifted only to a higher-level Bund member. Over 20,000 people attended the pro-Nazi rally, billed as a 'pro-American' event and featuring a huge Washington portrait flanked by swastikas. "
819    GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION, OWNED BY GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Attractive photograph, 10.5 in. square (sight) b/w, showing an aerial view of the soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, standing in a circle to resemble an insignia patch of the division. Framed to a total size of 11.5 x 12 in. This item was owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
820    HERMANN GORING SILVER AND IVORY-COLOR FRUIT KNIFE    "
 Very rare silver fruit knife with ivory-colored blade from a set once owned by Reichsmarshal Hermann Goring, 8.25 in. long overall, a fanciful baroque-style handle lightly engraved with the German national eagle clutching two marshal's batons. No hallmarks, as is oft the case with knives. Tarnished, else very good. "
821    HERMANN GOERING SILVER SOUP LADLE    "HERMANN GOERING SILVER SOUP LADLE 
<br /> A large piece from one of Herman Goering's formal tableware sets, a sterling silver soup ladle with gold-washed bowl. The ladle, approx. 13 in. long, has a rather subdued patter with Goering's family crest of a shield containing an upraised arm and ring skillfully hand engraved upon the handle. The interior of the ladle has been adorned with a gold wash. Hallmarked on the reverse of the handle by Bruckmann &amp; Sohnne, Heilbronn, with a '800' purity stamp. Gilt wash worn in a few small spots, tarnished, else very good. A scarce, desirable piece. 
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822    IVAN MICHAYLOVICH MOROZ'S SOVIET IDENTIFICATION CARD    "
 (1914 - 1993) Soviet military commander, pilot, and Hero of the USSR who made 117 sorties as deputy division commander of the 280th Bomber Division during World War II, and later served as a personal military consultant to Fidel Castro in Cuba. His ID card as a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus, 7.25 x 2.5 in. (open), bearing his portrait at the top left. Signed at the bottom left by KIRILL MAZUROV (1914 - 1989), Belarusian Soviet politician who served as the First Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers from 1967 to 1978, and First Secretary of the Communist Party of Belarus from 1956 to 1965. Very good to fine. "
823    JAPANESE NAVY 'DIVINE WIND' ATTACK FORCE SAKE CARAFE    "
 Japanese 'Divine Wind Attack Force' sake carafe, 5.5 in. tall white porcelain, issued for use by kamikaze and directly related forces, showing an anchor, crossed Japanese army and national flags, and an A5M Mitsubishi 'Claude', a naval aircraft. Tiny chip at lip, else fine. "
824    KC RECIPIENT HEINRICH EHRLER - SECTION OF HIS WRECKED ME-109    "
 HEINRICH EHRLER (1917-1945) Luftwaffe fighter ace credited with 208 enemy aircraft shot down in over 400 combat missions, for which he was awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Eastern Front, with nine over the Western Front which included eight in the Messerschmitt Me 262. Court-martialed for failure to attack the British bombers that sank the Tirpitz, he was demoted and imprisoned. Returned to duty, his last transmission was: 'Theo, I have run out of ammunition. I'm going to ram this one. Good bye. We'll see each other in Valhalla.' He then rammed the B-24 bomber 'Trouble in Mind, ' destroying both aircraft and killing himself. A great relic from Ehrler's career, a 2.25 x 1.5 in. section of camouflage-painted aluminum from an airplane he had piloted when he scored his 200th victory, shot down by flak when flown by another pilot. The Me-109 G-2/R6 'Yellow 12' (Werk Nu. 13605) of 6./JG 5 was excavated in Russia in 2003. The relic is mounted to the glass of a framed color artist's portrait of Ehrler, his last words, and image of his aircraft, and signed letter of provenance. Limited issue no. 8/15. Fine condition. "
825    MAJOR GEN. CALEB VANCE HAYNES NATIONALIST CHINESE 'BLOOD CHIT'    "MAJOR GEN. CALEB VANCE HAYNES NATIONALIST CHINESE 'BLOOD CHIT' 
<br /> Historically important relic owned and carried for emergency use by Brigadier Gen. Caleb Vance Hayes during his service with Gen. Claire Chennault and the &quot;Flying Tigers&quot; and while directing transport over 'The Hump', a 'Blood chit' asking that in the event of his capture, he be rendered all assistance possible. This piece, 14.5 x 9.5 in. overall, is a one-sided cotton Nationalist Chinese flag constructed in separately-sewn pieces. Chinese characters inked on the right side read: &quot;No matter who you are, any branch of military or civilian, we are one China. You are to help this foreigner who is helping us in the war.&quot; A red chop mark is also evident at the lower left corner. There are aged tack holes in the corners indicating that Haynes had this blood chit affixed to another surface, be it on the ground or in an aircraft. This blood chit is identical to those carried by 'Chennault's Flying Tigers'. Consigned directly by a linear descendant, with our letter of provenance. CALEB VANCE HAYNES (1895-1966) was a U.S. Air Force major general and one of the most important and talented military aviators and commanders of World War II. Haynes organized the Assam-Burma-China Ferry Command and evacuated Burma with the Chinese and RAF. He then went to China to organize and command the Bomber Command of the China Air Task Force under Gen. Claire Chennault. Rarely able to send out more than four or five B-25 Mitchell bombers at a time, supported by Chennault's 'Flying Tigers each carrying another bomb, Haynes constantly shifted his targets and kept the enemy guessing. Fuel and bomb scarcity limited the scope of operations. For instance, one sortie had Haynes piloting a single B-25 to bomb Japanese headquarters in Tengchong, China, near the border of Burma. Claims and losses in July, 1942 proved the value of the strategy: one B-25 and five P-40s were lost in the destruction of 24 enemy fighters and 12 bombers! Haynes later returned to India to organize the India Air Task Force of the 10th Air Force. 
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826    MAJOR GEN. CALEB VANCE HAYNES FRENCH PILOT'S WINGS    "
 Rare French-issued pilot's wings awarded to Americans who received their training in France, this example given to future Major Gen. Caleb Vance Haynes. The 2.5 in. pin is rather simply made, the eagle and star riveted to an oak leaf laurel, with pin bar attachment. Consigned directly by a linear descendant, with our letter of provenance. CALEB VANCE HAYNES (1895-1966) was a U.S. Air Force major general and one of the most important and talented military aviators and commanders of World War II. Haynes organized the Assam-Burma-China Ferry Command and evacuated Burma with the Chinese and RAF. He then went to China to organize and command the Bomber Command of the China Air Task Force under Gen. Claire Chennault. He later returned to India to organize the India Air Task Force of the 10th Air Force. "
827    MAJOR GEN. CALEB VANCE HAYNES SAM BROWN BELT    "
 World War I Sam Brown belt and cross strap owned and worn by future Air Force Major General CALEB VANCE HAYNES. The brown leather belt and strap are in excellent condition, supple with no cracking or other damage. Consigned directly by a linear descendant with our letter of provenance. CALEB VANCE HAYNES (1895-1966) was a U.S. Air Force major general and one of the most important and talented military aviators and commanders of World War II. Haynes organized the Assam-Burma-China Ferry Command and evacuated Burma with the Chinese and RAF. He then went to China to organize and command the Bomber Command of the China Air Task Force under Gen. Claire Chennault. He later returned to India to organize the India Air Task Force of the 10th Air Force. "
828    MEDAL, FLAG AND RELIC GROUPING OF USMC BRIGADIER GENERAL ROBERT B. CARNEY JR.    "
 ROBERT B. CARNEY JR. (1919-1983) USMC brigadier general who joined the Marine Corps in 1941 and was commissioned in April 1942. Carney participated in the Bougainville Campaign and commanded a company of the Fourth Marine Division on Iwo Jima, where he led an assault on Mount Suribachi. For his bravery there, Carney was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He served as assistant division commander of the Third Marine Division during the Vietnam War, where he established the perimeter defenses at Quand Tri Combat Base and led assaults against the NVA. Carney then commanded the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade on Okinawa from 1968 to 1969. An important estate grouping of Carney's sixteen medals and other personal effects, including: One ribbon bar bearing six medals, including [from left to right]: his Legion of Merit medal (with &quot;V&quot; device); Bronze Star Medal (with &quot;V&quot; device); Marine Corps Commendation medal (with silver star); unengraved Purple Heart medal; American Defense Service Medal; and American Campaign Medal. WITH: A second ribbon bar holding seven medals, including [from left to right]: his Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal; World War II Victory Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; China Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; and Vietnam Combat Medal. WITH: A miniature medal bar holding six miniatures, including [from left to right]: his Legion of Merit medal (with &quot;V&quot; device); Bronze Star Medal (with &quot;V&quot; device); Marine Corps Commendation medal (with gold star); unengraved Purple Heart medal; American Defense Service Medal; and American Campaign Medal. WITH: A second miniature medal bar holding seven miniatures, including [from left to right]: his Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal (with four service stars); World War II Victory Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; China Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal (with one service star); Vietnam Service Medal (with one service star); and Vietnam Combat Medal (with 1960- Device). WITH: Three additional medals, each in original presentation box, including South Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, South Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, and one unidentified. WITH: approx. 30-50 brass uniform buttons, each with patriotic or military motifs, and various other badges, pips, cuff links, or metal insignia, including many from the Chinese People's Liberation Army. WITH: Carney's white USMC officer's hat with matching insignia at front, bearing an oak leaf motif constructed of gold or brass bullion atop the brim. An ink stamp on the slightly damaged leather sweatband and an original tag on the side of the inside indicate it is sized 6 7/8&quot;. A flap on the inside bears a &quot;Berkshire Caps&quot; trademark stamp, while the identification label therein reads &quot;Brig. Gen. R.B. Carney&quot; in blue ink, presumably written in Carney's hand. WITH: two of Carney's brigadier general's flags, each 52.5 x 70 in. with 1.5 in. gold fringe on all edges, each bearing one white five-pointed star stitched centrally on a red field; a presentation 8&quot; x 11&quot; painted wooden plaque bearing the insignia of the Ninth Marines in relief above an engraved plaque: 'TO BGEN R.B. CARNEY, USMC from the Ninth Marines'; and various photographs and paper materials related to his service. These items are all housed within Carney's original wooden military footlocker, 30 x 17 x 12.5 in., bearing his name: 'Brig. Gen. R.B. Carney Jr....010675...USMC' in white paint. The bottom of the lid bears the black manufacturer's label, reading in part: 'TRUCK, LOCKER, FOOT. BARRACKS W/TRAY...ELLIOT ENGINEERING ENTERPRISES'. Slight damage to the interior tray, else very good condition. "
829    PHOTOGRAPH OF 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION, PRESENTED TO GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Attractive photograph, 13 x 10 in. (sight), showing soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division in formation. Framed to a total size of 19 x 16 in, with a wire on the reverse for hanging. A plaque at the bottom of the frame bears the inscription: 'Presented to Lt. Gen. C. R. Huebner by the Officers and Men of the 1st Infantry Division...17 August 1963'. This item was owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. "
830    REINHARD HEYDRICH DINNER PLATE    "REINHARD HEYDRICH DINNER PLATE 
<br /> An extraordinary relic, a dinner plate once owned and used by REINHARD HEYDRICH (1904-1942), the architect of the Final Solution who was slain in a bomb attack by British-trained Czech and Slovak agents. The 10.75 in. dia. plate bears a 1.75 in. very ornate gilt filigree band with Greek key edge about the rim, and Heydrich's initials 'R H' appear at center, reminiscent of lightning bolts and SS runes. The bottom of the plate bears the name and trademark: 'TIRSCHENREUTH BAVARIA'. The plate is in untouched condition. A chilling relic! 
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831    SIGNAL PENNANT FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT 'AVISO GRILLE'    "
 Naval pennant, 21.5 x 58 in., constructed of dark blue and yellow cotton bunting, salvaged from the 'Aviso Grille', a Kriegsmarine dispatch boat used in the mid-1930s as a state yacht by Adolf Hitler. The hoist is fashioned from an added strip of white canvas, with a sewn-in hemp rope with a loop at one end. One end of the hoist bears the ink stamp, reading: 'N-P-5-6'. Some spots of staining, else very good. We are unable to determine the date this item was created, or the time period it was used aboard the 'Aviso Grille', though wear-and tear and soiling to the hoist hint that the piece is likely original to the vessel from Hitler's time. There would also be no reason for any subsequent owner to replace these rarely-used pennants. These pieces were taken from the 'Aviso Grille&quot; when she was scrapped at in New Jersey in 1951. Sold with a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who notes: '...My father...was a close friend with the owners of the Doan Salvage Yard [where the vessel was sold for scrap in April 1951]. The yard owner personally invited him to the yard and gave him the opportunity to purchase items still aboard the vessel. My father selected a number of important relics and souvenirs, including the items being sold with this letter...These items have remained in the possession of my family since the day my father purchased them from the Aviso Grille...' This copy of the original letter of provenance is again initialed by the consignor at bottom, and is witnessed by our auctioneer. Fine condition. The Grille was a dispatch boat built in Nazi Germany for the Kriegsmarine in the mid-1930s, for use as a state yacht by the dictator Adolf Hitler and other individuals in the Nazi regime. 'Aviso Grille', would entertain the the highest echelons of the Nazi administration and military. Her 30+ staterooms housed guests including Benito Mussolini, Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Miklos Horthy, Hess, and many others from Germany and the Axis countries. Hitler was the most frequent visitor, showing off his ship and usually spending three or four nights on board. On May 1, 1945 Grand-Admiral Donitz announced the death of Hitler from the foredeck of the vessel. "
832    SIGNAL PENNANT FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT 'AVISO GRILLE'    "
 Naval pennant, 21.5 x 58 in., constructed of three horizontal bars of red, white, and blue cotton bunting, salvaged from the 'Aviso Grille', a Kriegsmarine dispatch boat used in the mid-1930s as a state yacht by Adolf Hitler. The hoist is fashioned from an added strip of white canvas, with a sewn-in hemp rope with a loop at one end. One end of the hoist bears an ink stamp, reading: 'N-P-3-6'. Some spots of staining, else very good. we are unable to determine the date this item was created, or the time period it was used aboard the 'Aviso Grille', though wear-and tear and soiling to the hoist hint that the piece is likely original to the vessel from Hitler's time. These pieces were taken from the 'Aviso Grille' when she was scrapped at in New Jersey in 1951. Sold with a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who notes: '...My father...was a close friend with the owners of the Doan Salvage Yard [where the vessel was sold for scrap in April 1951]. The yard owner personally invited him to the yard and gave him the opportunity to purchase items still aboard the vessel. My father selected a number of important relics and souvenirs, including the items being sold with this letter...These items have remained in the possession of my family since the day my father purchased them from the Aviso Grille...' This copy of the original letter of provenance is again initialed by the consignor at bottom, and is witnessed by our auctioneer. Fine condition. The Grille was a dispatch boat built in Nazi Germany for the Kriegsmarine in the mid-1930s, for use as a state yacht by the dictator Adolf Hitler and other individuals in the Nazi regime. 'Aviso Grille', would entertain the the highest echelons of the Nazi administration and military. Her 30+ staterooms housed guests including Benito Mussolini, Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Miklos Horthy, Hess, and many others from Germany and the Axis countries. Hitler was the most frequent visitor, showing off his ship and usually spending three or four nights on board. On May 1, 1945 Grand-Admiral Donitz announced the death of Hitler from the foredeck of the vessel. "
833    SIGNAL PENNANT FROM ADOLF HITLER'S YACHT 'AVISO GRILLE'    "
 Naval pennant, 21.5 x 58 in., constructed of two bars of white and black cotton bunting, salvaged from the 'Aviso Grille', a Kriegsmarine dispatch boat used in the mid-1930s as a state yacht by Adolf Hitler. The hoist is fashioned from an added strip of white canvas, with a sewn-in rope with a loop at one end. One end of the hoist bears an ink stamp, which reads 'N-P-6-6'. Some spots of staining, else very good. We are unable to determine the date this item was created, or the time period it was used aboard the 'Aviso Grille', though wear-and tear and soiling to the hoist hint that the piece is likely original to the vessel from Hitler's time. These pieces were taken from the 'Aviso Grille' when she was scrapped at in New Jersey in 1951. Sold with a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from the son of the original owner, who notes: '...My father...was a close friend with the owners of the Doan Salvage Yard [where the vessel was sold for scrap in April 1951]. The yard owner personally invited him to the yard and gave him the opportunity to purchase items still aboard the vessel. My father selected a number of important relics and souvenirs, including the items being sold with this letter...These items have remained in the possession of my family since the day my father purchased them from the Aviso Grille...' This copy of the original letter of provenance is again initialed by the consignor at bottom, and is witnessed by our auctioneer. Fine condition. The Grille was a dispatch boat built in Nazi Germany for the Kriegsmarine in the mid-1930s, for use as a state yacht by the dictator Adolf Hitler and other individuals in the Nazi regime. 'Aviso Grille', would entertain the the highest echelons of the Nazi administration and military. Her 30+ staterooms housed guests including Benito Mussolini, Hermann Goring, Joseph Goebbels, Miklos Horthy, Hess, and many others from Germany and the Axis countries. Hitler was the most frequent visitor, showing off his ship and usually spending three or four nights on board. On May 1, 1945 Grand-Admiral Donitz announced the death of Hitler from the foredeck of the vessel. "
834    THEODORE ROOSEVELT JR. MEMORIAL BOOK    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Extremely rare privately-printed memorial book, 'Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. - Beyond the Call of Duty' (San Francisco: Dorothy and Frank Shields), 1947, 38pp. folio, honoring Brigadier General THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JR. (1887-1944), the son of President Theodore Roosevelt and assistant division commander of the 4th Infantry Division during Operation Overlord. He died of a heart attack one month after landing with his troops at Utah Beach, for which he received the Medal of Honor. The book reprints a number of documents demonstrating Roosevelt's valor, including his petition to lead his troops ashore on D-Day, a letter recommending that he be awarded to Medal of Honor, statements from other officers praising his service and character, his Medal of Honor citation, and a biographical sketch. The book is illustrated with several woodcut images of Roosevelt and the insignia of his family and units. The publishing information page bears the limitation number '18' (out of 150) in black ink. The rough-cut pages are bound in leather with a brown leather lace, and the book is housed in a brown paperboard slipcase. Shows slight splits to the front pastedown, with a slight loss to the paper label on the slipcase, else very good. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888-1972) was the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. After the Allied breakout in Normandy, the division advanced rapidly, arriving at the German border in early October of 1944, where it was committed to battle at Aachen, which it captured after two weeks of heavy fighting. After experiencing heavy fighting once again in the Huertgen Forest, the division briefly rested but soon returned to counter the German offensive at the Battle of the Bulge in December, 1944. In January, 1945, Huebner was named commander of the V Corps, which he commanded in its advance to the Elbe river, where elements of the corps made the first contact with the Soviet Red Army. By war's end, the division had advanced into Czechoslovakia. Following the German surrender, Huebner served as the Chief of Staff for all American forces in Europe, and in 1949 was named the final military governor of the American occupation zone in Germany. Roosevelt served as commander of the 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division in North Africa, and was Huebner's assistant division commander during the invasion of Sicily. Huebner served as one of the pallbearers at his first funeral at Sainte-Mere-Eglise. The book originates directly from General Huebner's estate and is accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by a direct linear descendant. "
835    USS ESSEX 'FABLED FIFTEEN' RADIOMAN'S GROUPING    "
 Excellent document and relic grouping from Aviation Radioman 2nd Class William E. Jackson, a veteran of the 'Fabled Fifteen' who flew with Torpedo Squadron 15 aboard the USS ESSEX from at least April 25, 1944 until his wounding in action on July 27, 1944. 'The Fabled Fifteen' refers to Carrier Air Group 15 (CAG-15), first deployed on the ESSEX (CV 9) in May 1944. When they were relieved seven months later, they had amassed an incredible record of achievement and fought in two of the largest naval battles of the Pacific War. The fighter squadron, Fighting 15, destroyed 312 enemy aircraft in the air and an additional 348 on the ground. Bombing and Torpedo 15 also shared in the collection of accolades. The two attack squadrons destroyed 174,300 tons of enemy shipping. They also played a major role in sinking the battleship Musashi and the carrier Zuikaku, the last surviving carrier from the attack on Pearl Harbor, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in October 1944. Every member of Torpedo 15 received the Navy Cross for actions during their tour of duty. The large grouping contains a number of excellent items, including: Jackson's sterling Air Crew wings with three campaign stars; cased Purple Heart with buttonhole bar, accompanied by the original transmittal carbon of the citation for the award, Aug. 10, 1944 noting date of wounding as July 27, 1944 'for wounds received in action against the enemy'; USS ESSEX shipboard newspaper 'The Essex Buccaneer', 8pp. 4to., Apr. 25, 1944; Jackson's white silk 'U.S.N.' flying scarf, water stain at one end; two aerial gunnery cloth patches; radioman's cloth patch, worn; Jackson's named belt and Navy swim trunks; radioman diploma; 34 original photos of Jackson and his friends, most taken during training; several letters to and from friends, employers, etc.; separation documents, clippings, and more. A great grouping from an historic flying group! "
836    TABLE FROM S.D./GESTAPO HEADQUARTERS, PRAGUE    "
 Rare relic from the offices of the brutal Sicherheitsdienst des Reichsf&uuml;hrers-SS offices in Prague, an office table marked as having been used in those offices during World War II. The simple, functionally-designed table has two horizontal surfaces, the top measuring 28 in. across. The table stands 25.5 in. tall on four square legs, and is completely original and contemporary in construction. When the table is inverted, there are two identifying marks burned into the wood on the bottom. One reads: 'S.D. DIENSTELLE BERLIN' and this marking has a black ink cross-mark through it. Next to it appears a similar branding: 'S.D. DIENSTELLE PRAGUE' with inventory marking: 'INVENTURE NR. 336'. It was common for office furniture and fixture to be so markes. Clearly, this table was moved from Berlin with S.D. staff to their new quarters at Petschek Palace in Prague. The finish on this table is largely gone, and there is a scuff to the veneer top; still very much a frightening and vivid relic. Petschek Palace became the headquarters of the S.D. and Gestapo for the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. It was here where the interrogations and torturing of the Czech resistance members took place, as well as the courts-martial established by Reinhard Heydrich which sent most of the prisoners to death or to Nazi concentration camps. Many people died as a result of imprisonment and torture in the building itself. "
837    SS SPECIAL COMPETITION PARTICIPATION TROPHY    "
 Bronze statuette, 10 in. tall on a 2.5 in. black marble base (12.5 in. tall overall), depicting a male figure firing an arrow skyward. The base bears a bronze plaque with the legend: 'Ehrenpreis SS-Sonderwettbewerb 1938' ('Honorary Prize SS Special Competition 1938'), flanked by two stylized national eagles. The base of the bronze figure bears the signature 'Aug. Bischof'. The piece is based on the sculpture 'Der Bogenschutze' ('The Archer'), by August Bischoff; it is likely that the elimination of the final 'F' in this example is the result of a casting error. The plaque is missing one of four securing pins, and the left arm of the figure shows a casting flaw or possible repair, else very good. "
838    MARINE-FLAK-ABTEILUNG 804 RELIC GROUPING    "
 A fine group of three relics related to Marine-Flak-Abteilung 804, a battalion of the 24. Marine-Flak-Regiment, which defended Brest against Allied air attacks. Includes: hand-carved wood box, 7 x 4 x 2.5 in., depicting an anti-aircraft gun surrounded by oak leaves and acorns on the lid. The sides bear the carved inscription: '6./804 Kriegsweihnacht Atlantikkuste 1943' ('War Christmas Atlantic Coast 1943'). In very good condition. WITH: A silver presentation cup, approx. 2.25 x 2.25 in. dia., marked on the base as being manufactured by Christofle of Paris. The side bears the Marine Flak Abteilung 804 crest, and the base is marked '6./804 Abschussbeteiligung Atlantikkuste' along with five dates in March and April of 1941. Shows minor tarnish overall, else very good. WITH: a silver alloy ring, approx. 0.75 in. dia., depicting the Marine-Flak-Abteilung 804 crest. The interior is engraved: '1940-1941 Abteilung Grabenhorst'. The designs shows some softening to the details from wear, else very good. Three pieces. "
839    K.C. COMMANDER OF 'DER GREIF' DIVISION PHOTO ALBUM AND PRESENTATION ASHTRAY    "
 A terrifi ensemble of items, including an excellent photograph album containing combat and occupation images, and a 'trench art' presentation ashtray gifted to Rittmeister BERND-JOACHIM FREIHERR VON MALTZAHN (1903-1974), commander of Aufkl&auml;rungs-Abteilung 122 and a recipient of the Knights Cross. The 12.75 x 9 in. photograph album contains 182 images, almost all 3 x 4 in., among other things: von Maltzahn reviewing troops from his armored command car with the emblem of his 'Greif-Division'; entrenched troops in winter gear; destroyed Russian tanks and villages, air-dropped supplies; summer occupation quarters; awards ceremonies; villages in flames; cavalry troops, bog-defying vehicles, local villagers, etc. Some of the images should be studied as they may originate from the raid on Jonava (see below). The album is accompanied by a fine piece of presentation 'trench art, ' an ashtray made in the field and given to von Maltzahn as a Christmas present by his staff. The base of the 24 cm. tall ashtray is a cut-down 17 cm. Kanone 18 shell casing dated 1938 with waffenamt. It is support by three cut-down shell casings, each 2 cm. wide. Cigarette supports are five curbed Russian coins soldered in place. At center, a small shell shell supports and engraved emblem of the 'Greif-Division' edged in red paint with a hand-hammered hawk's talon applied at center. On the base of the ashtray, a brass plate is engraved: 'Our esteemed Commander Herrn Frhr. v. Maltzahn from Staff A.A. 122.' On the opposite side, the shell casing is engraved: 'Christmas 1941 before Petersburg' On the opening of Barbarossa, the Greif Division was instrumental in the raid towards Jonava, taking a crucial railroad bridge in the city (see: https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?t=184488) Von Maltzahn would later command Panzer-Brigade 107 and Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 59 in 20.Panzer-Division. He would be awarded the Knights Cross on Feb. 14, 1945. Two excellent pieces! "
840    EARLY AUSTRIAN D.N.S.A.P. TEAPOT    "
 Excessively rare Austrian single-serving teapot engraved with the static swastika and 'DSNAP' used by higher members of the 'German National Socialist Workers' Party', one of the progenitors of Germany's NSDAP which influenced the creation and political theories of Hitler's NSDAP. The small silver-plated teapot is 4.5 in. tall with a hinged lid. It bears a skillfully-engraved swastika with dappled interior, placed above the letters 'DNSAP', all in contemporary form and style. The piece bears the hallmark of Vienna silversmiths 'J. L. Herrmann' with additional stamp 'PATENT 1'. The underside of the lid is also fully covered with information on J. L.Herrmann headquarters in Vienna and its branches in Budapest and Prague. The teapot was likely made prior to 1922 or so as Herrmann was purchased by Krupp after the end of World War I. Fine condition. Austrian National Socialism was a pan-German movement that was formed at the beginning of the 20th century. The movement took concrete form on November 15, 1903 when the German Worker's Party (DAP) was established in Austria. At a party congress in Vienna in May 1918, the DAP changed its name to the Deutsche Nationalsozialistische Arbeiterpartei (DNSAP) and produced a National Socialist Program, which is thought to have influenced the later German Nazi manifesto. After 1930, most former DNSAP members became supporters of the German NSDAP led by Austrian-born Adolf Hitler, and became one of the chief elements leading to the pro-Nazi coup in 1938 that brought about the Anschluss of Austria with Germany. The party was disbanded following the Anschluss. "
841    NSDAP POLITICAL LEADER'S CAP AND GORGET, DIED WHILE IN FLIGHT FROM CONCENTRATION CAMP PRISONERS    "
 Rare pair of items belonging to an unknown NSDAP political leader with a dramatic backstory. Included is a heavily-weathered brown wool visor cap with blue waffenfarbe piping, indicating leadership in the 'Ortsgruppenleitung'. The interior bears a tattered faux leather sweatband with torn rayon lining, which contains the remnants of a diamond-shaped celluloid sweat shield and a faded &quot;2&quot; ink stamp beneath the celluloid. Beneath the leather sweatband is an RZM tag, bearing the ink serial number 'DN63134' yet some of this number may have been lost due to age. The braided rope which once rested upon the faux leather visor has since become disconnected, and the cockade and swastika affixed to the front bears a visible crack. The cap is badly torn and water damaged, commensurate with having spent eight years in a wet basement. WITH: NSDAP standard bearer's gorget and chain, marked 'RZM M5/8' on one back hook and marked 'RZM 1/17' on the back of the two end chain links. The links on the chain bear alternating nationalistic images, including a swastika surrounded by laurels and a German national eagle. The large national eagle, once affixed to the front of the gorget, has since come loose, and the entire piece bears spots of oxidation and wear, also consistent with years of neglect. A contemporary typed document, included with this lot, explains: 'At the end of 1945 in the outlying area of Munich, a band of freed Concentration Camp Inmates chased a local Nazi Official in uniform trying to flee the area. He was never seen again until 1953, when a bombed-out building was demolished. In a basement room that was blocked by heavy rubble, they found 2 bodies - one of which was wearing a party uniform with the hat and gorget next to him...Those items were picked up by a worker from the demolition crew and later gave it to his nephew who sold it to me in the late 1980s at the Munich Fleamarket...' Sold with an extremely water damaged and disbound copy of 'Mein Kampf' (Munich: Franz Eher Nachfolger), dated 1934, with ragged edges and clearly showing signs of significant neglect, likely found in the same premises. Sold as is, only as a curiosity. "
842    CHRYSANTHEMUM BOX MELTED AT HIROSHIMA    "CHRYSANTHEMUM BOX MELTED AT HIROSHIMA 
<br /> Scarce and quite symbolic relic recovered from the immediate blast zone at Hiroshima, a 2 x 2 x 1 in. silver[?] box decorated with engraved cranes on the sides and a chrysanthemum on the lid, a symbol of the Japanese royal family. The lid bears a large, melted hole and the resulting heat has sealed the lid to the box. Beneath the hole, the bottom of the box is bubbled and warped showing the effect of the dripping molten metal resulting from the intense heat generated by the 15-kiloton atomic bomb &quot;Little Boy&quot; dropped from the Enola Gay on Aug. 6, 1945. From our long-time Japanese consignor of Hiroshima relics of indisputable reputation. With our COA. 
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843    'BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH' MEMORIAL    "
 Hand-carved oak memorial picture frame, 13.5 x 10 in., bears the expression used with those deceased: 'Sei getreu bis den Tod' ('Be Thou Faithful Until Death'), expertly carved in relief with laurel leaves at bottom appearing in bas relief. A photo of a deceased Wehrmacht non-com appears in the glass-covered oval at center. Fine. "
844    1939 OIL PAINTING OF ADOLF HITLER    "
 Original period oil painting of Adolf Hitler, 31.25 x 22 in., a copy of a well-known portrait of the newly-elected dictator, signed by the artist at bottom: 'A. Ullrich 1939' Ato some point, the painting was rolled-up causing some creases, re-stretched and set into a period frame, still good condition. "
845    ADOLF HITLER DOLL    "
 A strange relic, an obviously antique 14.5 in. doll of Adolf Hitler in a suit and tie, wearing an Iron Cross with Spange at his neck. His hands, head, and boots appear to be constructed of a hard plastic-like material. Ominously, the doll has no eyes, leaving a dark void where the eyes should be. Our research has found no similar examples, so this item is presumed unique. Some wear to the hands, else fine. "
846    AMBASSADOR'S AUGARTEN PORCELAIN STALLIONS    "
 Pair of white porcelain stallions by Austrian maker Augarten, both identical style ca. 1945, 10.5 x 9.75 in., reminiscent of the famous Lipizzaner stallions. Both are maker marked on bottom. One bears a broken hoof, which is present, the other is in fine condition. From the estate of JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) who served as Consul in Hamburg and Consul in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His final posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. A 10 x 8 in. ca. 1947 photo shows these porcelains in Erhardt's home in Vienna. "
847    AMERICAN TANK TELESCOPE    "
 Good condition tank telescope, 22.5 in. long, as used in American M4 Sherman tanks during World War II. A manufacturer's label at top reads: 'TELESCOPE M70-F...No. 33102...Bell &amp; Howell Co...1943'. Optics remain very clear. Paint chipping throughout, else very good. "
848    ARMY AIR CORPS JAPANESE RELIC GROUP    "
 Group of various items collected by an unidentified U.S. Army Air Corps air man, includes: Japanese sailor's pocket diary, includes a paste-down in back cover showing American air fields, only a few pages bearing entries; a Japanese Navy veteran's pin; unidentified Japanese machinery or vehicle specifications plate; War Dept. Japanese Phrase Book, 184pp. 12mo., issued Feb. 28, 1944, 5th Air Force patch and Army Air Corps patch. Six pieces. "
849    ARMY/NAVY PILOT'S AN-6530 GOGGLES    "
 Set of U.S. issue AAC/Navy AN-6530 goggles with original glass lenses. These goggles were produced during World War II as eye protection for United States Army and Navy flight crews. In 1943, the AN-6530 design replaced as standard the nearly identical USAAF B-7 goggle produced by Chas. Fischer Spring Company of Brooklyn, New York. Rubber is stiff, elastic completely intact. "
850    BERCHTESGADENER HOF TABLECLOTH AND NAPKIN    "
 Pair of fine beige linen items from the famous Berchtesgadener Hof, the inn and restaurant located near Hitler's Berghof at Berchtesgaden. Included is a cream white tablecloth, 96 x 62 in., as well as a matching napkin, 15 x 15 in. Both items are embroidered with 'Berchtesgadener Hof' in brown letters encircling an edelweiss flower. Light staining, else very good. The Nazis bought it in 1936, remodeled it and renamed it the Berchtesgadener Hof, and used it to house dignitaries visiting Adolf Hitler's Berghof, such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, and David Lloyd George. High-ranking Nazis such as Josef Goebbels, Heinrich Himmler, and Joachim von Ribbentrop also stayed here, as did visiting military officers such as Erwin Rommel. Eva Braun lived at the Berchtesgadener Hof when she first came to Berchtesgaden, before moving into the Berghof. Later, Obersalzberg functionaries such as Martin Bormann's brother Albert lived here, as did Hitler's sister Paula (incognito, as Paula Wolf). After the U.S. Army occupied the area in May 1945, the Berchtesgadener Hof was the scene of several high-ranking surrenders, including that of Field Marshal Albert Kesselring. We know Erhardt visited Berchtegaden and the Berghof in the company of Gen. Mark Clark in June, 1945 and returned with 'souvenirs' to Vienna. The exact date of manufacture is unknown. "
851    BRITISH AIR RAID HAND BELL    "
 Cast brass hand bell, 3.75 x 5 in., with a 5 in. turned wood handle secured with a large flathead screw. The rim of the bell is engraved 'A.R.P.' ('Air Raid Precautions'), the British civil defense organization established to protect citizens from air raids at the outset of World War II. No maker's mark present, yet clearly a period example. Some scuffs, with a dark patina overall, else very good. Sold with an A.R.P Warden's plaque, 3.25 x 5 in., likely constructed of aluminum and bearing three screw holes. Very good. "
852    BRITISH REFLECTOR GUN SIGHT    "
 A great aviation relic, an unissued MKII Reflector Gun Sight used exclusively in RAF fighter aircraft, including the Spitfire. Complete with wiring loom/plug and bulb holder with bulb, though the wire is frayed at one spot. The paintwork is good but chipped at places. The glass remains undamaged and the rubber cushion shows some aging. The loom, plug and bulb holder are all good. Generally, very good condition. The sight itself is housed in its original wooden storage box, 12 x 5.5 x 7.5, marked on the label: 'REFLECTOR...GUNSIGHT M.K.II...STORES REF. NO. 8B, 2361...'. - "
853    CASED BRITISH CIVILIAN RESPIRATOR    "
 Boxed British civilian's respirator with khaki cloth carry case with strap, bears within the owner's name and address. The rubber seal on the mask is chipped, dry and brittle, other very good and complete. The General Civilian Respirator was issued to every civilian by the government in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Civilians were legally required to have their gas masks within reach at all times, and there was an extensive propaganda campaign designed to increase awareness. "
854    CHINA-BURMA-INDIA "BLOOD CHIT"    "
 CHINA-BURMA-INDIA BLOOD CHIT&quot; Original multi-piece leather 'blood chit', 9.5 in. square, depicting Nationalist Chinese and American flags side-by-side at top, above a U.S. military 'China-Burma-India' insignia and a printed message in Chinese identifying the bearer as an ally in need of aid. These 'blood chits' were most commonly associated with American aircrews operating over Asia during World War II, particularly the 'Flying Tigers' and their successors, and are most often seen sewn onto these crewmen's flight jackets. This example shows some soiling overall, else very good. "
855    DEUTSCHE JAGERSCHAFT WATER PITCHER    Enormous and most impressive lidded pewter water pitcher bearing the period engraved emblem of the Reichsbund Deutsche Jägerschaft (German Hunting Society). The impressive urn-shaped jug stands almost 17 in. tall and approx. 11 in. wide with a 30 in. circumference. The emblem of the Deutsche Jagerschaft has been engraved on one side, and is almost 3.5 in. long. The lid operates smoothly. There is an indistinct maker's mark on the bottom of the jug, which bears only a slight impression towards the rear. Overall an impressive item.
856    DOUGLAS MACARTHUR COMMEMORATIVE GROUPING    "
 Large grouping of materials related to General Douglas MacArthur, including a commemorative FDC of MacArthur, signed by JOHN D. BULKELEY (1911 - 1996), American Vice Admiral, Medal of Honor recipient, and the PT boat skipper that evacuated MacArthur from Corregdor in the Phillippines; a United Nations 'Safe Conduct Pass' bearing MacArthur's facsimile signatures; lot of 13 'War Bulletin' photograph cards, 3.5 x 2.5 in., showing many prominent events of the war, many involving MacArthur; a postcard covering Truman and MacArthur's talk in Wake Island regarding Asia Policy; a commemorative FDC of MacArthur with six pertinent postage stamps, signed at bottom by artist PAUL CALLE, designer of the Douglas MacArthur postage stamp; five commemorative postal covers; four Japanese banknotes; and one post-war 'one peso' Filipino banknote. Sold with a commemorative plate, 10.5 in. dia., bearing a short biography on the base with the manufacturing label from 'Vernon Kilns, U.S.A.'. Very good condition. "
857    ENOLA GAY AIRCRAFT RELIC    "
 Very rare relic from the B-29 bomber, ENOLA GAY, which delivered the first atomic bomb used in war, on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The relic, is an approx. 0.5 inch piece of rubber, described as a 'wire clamp with insulation'. The relic is accompanied by a 1994 letter of provenance from a docent at the San Diego Aerospace Museum. The man explains that he was present during the overhaul of two of the Enola Gay's engines at which time a very small handful of parts were scrapped by a mechanic. These parts were given to the docent who further affirms that this wire clamp was among those parts. Clemons' collection and attachment to aviation is borne out in his 2017 obituary. "
858    FIRE-DAMAGED DRESDEN SIGN    "
 An ironic and heart-breaking relic of the tragic aerial firebombing of Dresden on Feb. 13-15, 1945, a scorched enamel sign indicating that a particular building was covered by...fire insurance. The 8 x 5.25 in. enameled steel sign is clearly fire-scorched with some of the lettering melted away. The text indicated that the building to which the sign had been affixed was insured by the 'Fire Insurance Chambers Dresden'. "
859    GERMAN 8MM FILMREEL    "
 German 8mm filmreel in canister, ca. 1940-1942, showing notable battle scenes, including marching Wehrmacht soldiers, crossing barbed-wire covered fields, aerial bombings, etc. Audio likely absent. Unviewed, yet appears to be in fine condition. "
860    GERMAN ANTI-AIRCRAFT AND MORTAR SHELL CROSS-SECTIONS    "
 Set of three cross-sectional teaching or display models for German anti-aircraft or anti-tank rounds (2), and one mortar round. All of the parts bear original contrasting paint for display purposes. The brass case of the largest round is a bit oxidized, else very good. "
861    GERMAN BINOCULARS    "
 Good quality pair of German binoculars, 6 x 9 in., bearing the manufacturer's information 'Hensolt Wetzlar' and serial number '579447' at center. Original leather neck strap present, yet a bit cracked. Optics generally good, yet some adjustment knobs are a bit difficult to turn. Generally very good condition. Sold with leather case, 10 x 6.25 x 3.5 in., marked on the interior of the lid by the previous owner: 'L. Schuller...10-Komp....Inf.-Rgt. 64'. While the binoculars fit inside the case, the lid would not close snugly with the binoculars inside; hence, the case almost certainly did not originally house the binoculars, and is likely a post-war replacement. Case sold for presentation value only. "
862    GERMAN DRIVING AWARD PLAQUE    "
 Award plaque on a wooden base, totally sized 8.25 x 12 in., given to the winner of a driving course in central Germany. The award bears a 6.25 in. dia. circular brass disc, showing a swastika eagle in relief, the initials D.D.A.C., and the exhortation 'Dem Sieger' ('The Winner'). Beneath this disc is a brass placard with hand-engraved lettering, identifying the recipient: 'Ballonbegleitfahrt...9.Okt.1938...Ortsgr. Krefeld'. Slight surface abrasions to the brass, else very good. "
863    GERMAN FLAK BINOCULARS    "
 Rare pair of German 10x80 flak binoculars, approx. 13.25 x 9 in., bearing the manufacturing label: 'D.F. 10 x 80...cxn...67234...50468'. The lenses and one adjustment knobs still rotate easily, though one knob cannot be altered. Notably oxidized and soiled throughout, though optics remain quite clear at far distances. "
864    GERMAN FLIGHT HELMET AND GLOVES    "
 Leather German flight helmet with all straps and working snaps, wool-lined, worn, sold with a pair of 'trigger-finger' leather flight gloves, medium size, all in good condition. "
865    GERMAN HAND-CRANKED AIR RAID SIREN    "
 A rare wardate relic, an operational hand-cranked air-raid siren, used to notify the German people of incoming Allied bombers. Constructed of steel and bakelite, the 11.5 x 9 in. siren produces a loud wail when the attached handle is fully cranked. By pulling a spring-loaded lever at the top while cranking the handle, the alarm gets even louder. The reverse side bears a manufacturer's mark by Helin, above the largely eroded manufacturing date '1940'. Due to age, the siren is slightly fainter than originally intended with some dents, paint loss, and a broken section of bakelite at top. "
866    GERMAN HORSE FUR HAVERSACK    "
 German Model 1939 haversack, measuring 14 x 12 x 4 in., constructed of canvas with brown leather buckles and covered on the front by brown pony fur. The inside opens with two canvas flaps, with additional pockets on the reverse of the front flap. The top of the rear side of the pack bears the manufacturer's stamp 'SACHS &amp; DEISSELBERG HAMBURG 1942'. Showing light wear throughout, commensurate with use, else in very good condition. "
867    GERMAN M1940 HELMET    "
 Single decal M1940 German helmet, identifiable by its rolled rim and embossed vent holes. The exterior and interior are finished in black, and a Kreigsmarine eagle decal has been applied beneath the vent hole on the left-hand side. The rear skirt is also heat stamped '88' while the left-hand skirt is stamped 'ET62'. The interior bears a nine-finger leather liner, showing its age with some cracking. Some scuffs, spots of paint loss, else very good. "
868    GERMAN MILITARY RINGS    "
 Lot of four rings, all silver or an alloy, date of manufacture unknown. Themes include a totenkopf (marked 'sterling'), High Seas Fleet badge, 'Against England' and a static swastika. Sold as is. "
869    GERMAN MOTHER'S 'BIBLE' SAFE, HIDING 'MEIN KAMPF', HER MOTHER'S CROSS AND SON'S DEATH CARD    "
 A unique relic, a hidden safe in the shape of a German Bible, totally sized 6 x 9.5 x 2.5 in., housing a hidden paper mache box which is concealed when placed in a bookshelf. The hidden safe likely belonged to the mother of a dead Wehrmacht soldier named Michael Moniker, as the box inside contains: an original Bronze Mother's Cross with ribbon; a 1941 issue of 'Mein Kampf'; a thumbnail portrait of an older woman; and Michael Moniker's 'death card', 4pp. 2.5 x 4 in., indicating that he was an 'unteroffizier' and recipient of the Iron Cross and that he died Oct. 14, 1941 in Ukraine. Her purpose for concealing these objects is unknown, yet they may have been hidden from Allied occupiers after war's end. Very good condition. "
870    HITLER YOUTH SPORTS SHIRT    Original white cotton sports shirt belonging to a member of the Hitler Youth, with machine woven swastika on a white cloth square stitched to the front, and two horizontal red bars printed across the front and back. Size tag reads '4'. RZM tag at lower hem of the shirt. Near fine to fine condition. Sold as is.
871    HITLER YOUTH SUITCASE    "
 Hitler Youth suitcase, 19.75 x 11.5 x 5.5 in., belonging to a Wilhelm Halbau from district Sud Baden. The lid is hand painted (probably by Wilhelm) with the Hitler Youth eagle, his name and membership number, and the 'Gebietsdreieck', or 'district triangle', where he was from. This suitcase probably contained all his belongings when he was either in camp or barracks or when they went on 'Fahrt' ('trip'). Nothing is ripped or damaged, showing some slight signs of wear, including some external scuffs and some spots of staining to the interior. Both locks appear to function, yet the key is not present. Very good to fine condition. "
872    INERT 'POTATO MASHER' GRENADE GROUPING    "
 Good pair of inert German 'potato masher' grenades, each approx. 14.25 in. long with 2.25 in. dia. head. One bears fragmentation sleeve at the head, with wooden handle, pull cord, and screw cap, dated '1939' at the top with waffenamt marking 'Wa. A. 564'. The other reads 'VOR GEBRAUCH SPRENGKAPSEL EINSETZEN' at the side of the head, yet both head and screw cap at bottom unable to be removed. Each very good condition, sold as is. "
873    INERT AMERICAN 'BUTTERFLY' BOMB    "
 An inert American 'M83' copy of a German SD2 'Butterfly Bomb', approx. 9 x 9 in., bearing red-and-yellow paint at the top and bearing a stamp reading in part: 'M 83...INERT...' Modeled after the German 'butterfly bombs', many of these bomblets were clustered in the US M28 and M29 cluster bombs during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. As such, this bomb type was one of the first cluster bombs ever used in combat and it proved to be a highly effective weapon. Minor paint loss throughout, some taping, else very good. "
874    ISRAELI PARATROOPER CANVAS BAG    "
 ISRAELI PARATROOPER CANVAS BAG Vintage khaki canvas Israeli paratrooper bag, a canvas divider within as well as a separate snap-closed pouch and ammo sleeves at front, the front flap bearing organizational log (worn) and snap clip. 16 x 24 (open) 3 in. , with original carrying strap. "
875    JAPANESE GAS MASK    "
 Japanese air-defense gas mask with original carrying bag and paper instructions. Single plastic eye shield and a small fixed filter cartridge on the front of the facepiece. Straps are in perfect condition. "
876    JAPANESE MESS KIT    "
 Japanese mess kit in two aluminum pieces, 5.75 x 7 x 4 in. overall, each with kanji manufacturer's imprints and hand-etched in various spots with other kanji inscriptions. Clearly worn and tarnished, and likely heavily used, given the various scratches to the bottom of the interior. "
877    JAPANESE OCCUPATION CURRENCY - PHILIPPINES    "
 JAPANESE OCCUPATION CURRENCY - PHILIPPINES Huge lot of over 600 pieces of Japanese occupation currency issued for use in the Phillippines, denominations from ten centavos to 1,000 pesos though the vast majority being up to and including one peso, in circulated condition. "
878    JAPANESE TOY TANK    "
 Pre-war Japanese toy tank, approx. 8 x 3.5 x 4 in., most closely resembling the Type 89 'I-Go' medium tank, constructed entirely of camouflage-painted paperboard with printed details. The toy features articulate tracks consisting of small squares of cardboard affixed to a gauze backing, looped around drive sprockets secured by wood pins. A black ink inscription in Japanese appears on the underside of the hull. The main gun is unfortunately missing from the turret, but the machine guns in the turret and hull are still in place. Shows some additional wear to the treads, else very good. "
879    KC RECIPIENT HEINRICH EHRLER - SECTION OF HIS WRECKED ME-109    "KC RECIPIENT HEINRICH EHRLER - SECTION OF HIS WRECKED ME-109 
<br /> HEINRICH EHRLER (1917-1945) Luftwaffe fighter ace credited with 208 enemy aircraft shot down in over 400 combat missions, for which he was awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. The majority of his victories were claimed over the Eastern Front, with nine over the Western Front which included eight in the Messerschmitt Me 262. Court martialed for failure to attack the British bombers that sank the Tirpitz, he was demoted and imprisoned. Returned to duty, his last transmission was: Theo, I have run out of ammunition. I'm going to ram this one. Good bye. We'll see each other in Valhalla.' He then rammed the B-24 bomber 'Trouble in Mind, ' destroying both aircraft and killing himself. A great relic from Ehrler's career, a 2.25 x 1.5 in. section of camo-painted aluminum from an airplane he had piloted when he scored his 200th victory, shot down by flak when flown by another pilot. The Me-109 G-2/R6 'Yellow 12' (Werk Nu. 13605) of 6./JG 5 was excavated in Russia in 2003. The relic is mounted to the glass of a framed color artist's portrait of Ehrler, his last words, and image of his aircraft, and signed letter of provenance. Limited issue no. 10/15. Fine condition. 
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880    MARIA THERESA REICHSTHALER NORTH AFRICAN LIGHTER    "
 An intriguing souvenir lighter, a 2 x 2.75 in. North African hand-worked silver lighter bearing the obverse and reverse of a 1780 Maria Theresa silver thaler, typically used as a bullion trade coin throughout the world. This massive lighter has one side of the coin embedded on each side, which is further decorated with engraved images of huts, palm trees, a mosque, and a roaring leopard or other feline. The mechanism of the lighter is similarly engraved, as is the bottom, and the fuel filler cap is made of yet another coin. This lighter is from the estate of JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) who served as Consul in Hamburg and following this appointment, served in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. Gen. Clark was intended to lead the Fifth Army in North Africa and indeed made several trips to the continent during the war. In all probability, he gifted this lighter, possibly a captured German piece, to Erhardt. Fine condition. "
881    METAL PANEL BEARING NSFK EMBLEM    "
 A neat relic, an unidentified metal panel, likely a fragment of an airplane, bearing the partial emblem of the 'Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps' ('National Socialist Flyers Corps'). The panel measures 13 x 13.5 in., and has been secured via three screws to a cloth backing, within a 16.5 x 20.5 in. presentation case. Paint loss at spots, notable loss at top, else very good. The NSFK, founded in April 1937, was a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party that conducted military aviation training in gliders and private airplanes during its earlier years. "
882    NSDAP IRON WALL PLAQUE    Cast iron NSDAP wall plaque intended for outdoor display, 9 in. wide, 7.25 in. tall, slightly bowed so as to project forward from the mounting surface. Very good.
883    NSDAP-MARKED HOTEL CHINA PLATE BY NYMPHENBURG    "
 White china dinner plate, 9.75 dia., the twelve-sided rim decorated with raised accents and a gilt and green palette, bearing the underglaze mark of the Nymphenburg porcelain manufactory on the base, as well as an blind-impressed shield mark. The base also bears the decal-applied eagle and swastika of the NSDAP, indicating that the piece was most likely utilized at a hotel which catered to Third Reich officials. Shows some soiling and slight wear, else very good. "
884    NSKK/DDAC RACING PLAQUES    "
 Good lot of two plaques from the 'Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps' (NSKK) and 'Der Deutsche Automobil Club' (DDAC), includes: Ornate bronze NSKK-DDAC plaque, 5.25 in. dia., bearing the head of an eagle at center, surrounded by a mobile swastika, the date '1934', and the label: '2000km Durch Deutschland' ('2000km Through Germany'). Mounted to a slab of black marble to a total size of 6.25 x 6.25 in. Very good. The '2000 Kilometer Through Germany' motor race was first launched in 1933. Nearly 2000 cars drove nonstop from Baden-Baden through Munich, Saxony, Berlin, Kologne, then back to Baden-Baden. Sold with a diamond-shaped 1938 DDAC plaque from Westmark, 3 in. square, bearing the emblem of the DDAC at bottom and reading 'Touristische Jahreswertung' ('Annual Tourist Rating') along the top edges. "
885    POLISH ELECTRICAL WARNING SIGN    "
 Polish metal caution sign, 6 x 10 in., showing a skull-and-crossbones bisected by a lightning bolt, above a warning message to 'not touch the electrical object'. Mounting hole present at each corner. Notably worn throughout, with the reverse being significantly oxidized and rust beginning to flake slightly. Estimated accordingly. "
886    PORTABLE CHESS SET, SENT TO WEHRMACHT OBERZAHLMEISTER    "
 Portable wardate cardboard chess set, 9 in. square (unfolded) with cardboard discs representing the chess pieces, folded into a 5 x 5 x 1 in. cardboard box. The box's lid bears a mailing sticker, addressed to one 'oberzahlmeister' ('paymaster') Friedrich Pfeffer of Kassel, with a purple 'Feldpost' stamp and 'Stadt des Deutschen Handwerks' cancel, dated Sept. 28, 1942. This lot includes the full set of white pieces, yet one black rook is unfortunately absent. Box slightly torn, else very good. Sold as is. "
887    REICHSBAHN DIVISION BLANKET    "
 Heavy gray wool blanket, 57.5 x 70 in., with brown printing towards the top and bottom and reading 'R B D Osten' at the bottom. Very good condition. The 'Reichsbahndirektionen' ('RBD'), or 'Reichsbahn divisions', were responsible for traffic operations, locomotive operation and all specialist functions that were not reserved by the Ministry or by a senior management department. The 'Reichsbahndirektion Osten' was located in Frankfurt. "
888    REPURPOSED RAD 'ARBEIT ADELT' PLAQUE    Repurposed Reichsarbeitsdienst wall plaque, 3.25 x 4.5 in., showing a large German swastika eagle at center, with the 'spade and wheat' emblem of the RAD at the center of the swastika. Beneath the large eagle emblem is the motto of the RAD in releif: 'Arbeit adelt' ('Labor ennobles.') This plaque has been affixed to a 4 x 6 in. painted wooden base, above an affixed metal label, reading: 'GAU-SZ XXII'. Tarnished with some scratches, else fine.
889    S.A. 'RIDER YOUTH' PRESENTATION MEDALLION    "
 Cast iron presentation medallion, approx. 4.25 in. dia., depicting a horse over a political eagle within a wreath on the obverse, with the inscription: 'Fur Verdienste Um Die Wehrhafte Ertuchtigung Der Deutschen Reiterjugend' ('For merit for the defensive training of the German rider youth'), over the facsimile signature of Adolf Hitler and the insignia of the Sturmabteilung, or 'S.A.', on the reverse. The obverse also bears the monogram 'P C' for artist Paul Casberg. Very good to fine. "
890    SEIG HEIL! PILLOW    Elaborately embroidered white cotton pillow, approx. 19 x 14 in., one side bearing an image of a young S.A. "Brownshirt" in uniform holding a large, red NSDAP banner with mobile swastika. At right appears the motto "Sieg Heil!" in decorative red stitching. The reverse of the pillow bears some slight soiling or discoloration, the embroidered side is in excellent condition.
891    SHERMAN AND STUART TANK PERISCOPE    "
 Type M6 Periscope, 11 x 5.5 x 1.25 in., used in U.S. WWII-era armored tanks such as the Sherman and Stuart. The periscope was mounted by inserting the unit into a bracket and hooked onto a lip The knurled center knob was then tightened to secure it in place. If either of the two glass lenses were shattered during a firefight, the lenses could be quickly removed and replaced by turning the flipped-knobs on each side of the periscope nearest the damaged lens, which would release the lens for replacement. A metal label on the side indicates 'Stock No. 7578357'. All knobs function as specified, the paper card for the adjustment settings is still affixed, and the lenses are intact and easily removed. Very good condition. "
892    SILVER-COLORED SWASTIKA    Silver cardboard swastika, 19.5 x 19.5 in., with black RZM stamp on the reverse, commonly used for decoration throughout Germany.
893    SOUVENIR PIECE OF REMAGEN BRIDGE    "
 Rare fragment from the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, the last standing on the Rhine which allowed Allied troops to cross into occupied Germany for the first time, placed within clear plastic and converted into a souvenir paperweight. The side of the paperweight bears a wooden peg, which when removed, reveals a curled Certificate of Authenticity by Remagen mayor Hans Peter Kurten, affirming that 'this stone was part of the piers supporting the historic Ludendorff Bridge...' Providing additional provenance is a typed letter from Kurten to Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER, thanking him for sending payment and forwarding 'the two bridge stones', certainly including the stone in this lot. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary and a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana. "
894    SS CAMP FENCE POST MALLET    "
 Massive camp mallet or fence post hammer used by the Waffen-SS in the field. The complete implement measures 44 in. long overall, the head alone being 11.25 x 7 in. The head is lightly embossed in two places, one a oval circle enclosing SS runes, with another circle containing the letters 'REM'. The number '1936' appears on the opposite side of the head. Lightly used, if at all. Weathered. "
895    SS LICENSE PLATE    "
 Steel license plate with SS markings, oxidized, almost certainly a reproduction and sold as such for display purposes. "
896    THIRD REICH SECURITY POLICE TRUNCHEON    "
 Collapsible spring-loaded steel truncheon with lanyard ring, 6.75 in. closed, 16 in. extended, utilized by 'Sicherheitspolizei' ('Security Police') throughout World War II. Similar examples were used to forcefully 'de-politicize' the Polish people after the invasion of Poland and to help implement the Final Solution in the Nazi-controlled territories. Very good condition. "
897    U-BOAT SHIPBOARD-MADE PINS    "
 Lot of two decorative pins undoubtedly made aboard a U-boat, each about 3 1/8 in. long, steel construction shaped with a grinder and polished, the hull vents made with a drill press. The larger of the pins is a tie bar, the second a hat pin. Examining the reverse, both show non-commercial welding. A New York museum de-accession. Ex: The War Museum, New York. "
898    U.S. NAVAL AIR GUNNERS SCHOOL SOUVENIR PLATE    "
 War-date souvenir plate from the U.S. Naval Air Gunners School, 10.5 in. dia., with images of the school's emblem, sailors training with machine guns, barracks, and Navy pilot's wings, all surrounded by an anchor chain. The reverse of the plate is dated October 15, 1942 and notes maker Vernon Kilns. Fine. From the estate of U.S.S. YORKTOWN Torpedo Squadron 88 TBM Avenger gunner Ralph L. Morlan. "
899    VICHY FRANCE DESK PAD, GIVEN TO FRENCH MAYORS BY MARSHAL PETAIN    "
 FROM THE ESTATE OF GEN. CLARENCE R. HUEBNER, COMMANDER OF THE 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE FIRST WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH Ornate desk blotter and stationery, 15 x 11.25 in., offered to the mayors of France by Marshal Petain upon the establishment of Vichy France. The blotter bears red embossed cardboard covers with gilded edges, while the center is adorned with the insignia of the Francisque, Petain's personal symbol and the coat of arms of the Vichy regime. The midnight blue interior bears the gilded quote from Marshal Petain, reading 'There is no society without friendship, without trust, without dedication', above a writing pad for stationery attached at the time. Some wear and bumps to the covers, one tear at the front cover, else very good. WITH: Two sets of 16 pieces of stationary, each 8.5 x 6.5 in., bearing printed nationalistic quotes by Petain at top. Very good. WITH: Petain's professional business card, bearing the printed name and title: 'Le Marechal Petain...Chef de l'Etat'. Some staining at left, else very good. These pieces were uniquely owned by CLARENCE R. HUEBNER (1888 - 1972), the American general who took command of the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', in early August of 1943. He commanded the division during the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, where it was the first force to face the Germans on Omaha Beach, and he joined his men on the beach the same day. The division was instrumental in the breakthrough following the battle for St. Lo and in foiling the German counteroffensive at Mortain. This lot originates from a direct linear descendant, and will be accompanied by our letter of provenance. "
900    WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF GERMAN EQUIPMENT    "
 Original watercolor artwork on paper, 21 x 15.25 in., showing a pair of black German boots next to a black German helmet. The bottom-left corner is hand-dated '5.12.37' in pencil, while the bottom-right bears the artist's signature. Mounted and framed to a total size of 23 x 17.5 in. Glass a bit dirty, else very good. "
901    WEHRMACHT CANTEEN GROUPING (3)    "
 Good lot of three German military canteens, including two canteens with wool covers and tin cups at top, and another canteen, marked 'OLHM40' on the neck. One canteen bears a loose cork on the inside, else very good. "
902    WILHELM GUSTLOFF SOUVENIR PIN    "
 Scarce pin sold aboard the ill-fated passenger liner WILHELM GUSTLOFF. The pin is .75 in. wide and in the shape of a gilded ship's wheel. It bears colored enamel and displays the ship's name with a KDF ('Stength Through Joy') flag with swastika at center. Pin and catch on reverse. Fine. MV WILHELM GUSTLOFF was a German armed military transport ship which was sunk on 30 January 1945 by Soviet submarine S-13 in the Baltic Sea while evacuating German civilian refugees and military personnel from Gotenhafen as the Red Army advanced. About 9,400 people died, which makes it the largest loss of life in a single ship sinking in history. "
903    WINTERHILFSWERK COLLECTION CAN    "
 Original early 'Winterhilfswerk' collection can with handle, 6.5 in. tall x 4 in. dia., with location 'Wien' ('Vienna') written in relief at front. The base bears the manufacturer's information from a Neheim factory. Original red paint is largely intact. The lid bears openings for change and paper money, and to keep collectors honest, there is a locking latch and a device to prevent coins from being shaken out of the can. Winterhilfswerk ('Winter Relief') was an annual drive by the National Socialist People's Welfare Organization to help finance charitable work. Its slogan was 'None shall starve nor freeze'. The drive was originally set up in 1931, though Hitler would later claim sole credit. It ran from 1933-1945 during the months of October through March. Although donations were 'voluntary', one civil servant was actually tried for failing to donate. "
904    ADOLF WILD VON HOHENBORN    "
 (1860 – 1925) German infantry general, generalleutnant during the World War I. From 21 January 1915 to 29 October 1916 he also served as Prussian Minister of War War-date I.S.P., 7 x 11 in. b/w, a three-quarter length standing pose in uniform inscribed to a 'feldwebel' at bottom and referencing their service in the Argonnes, December, 1917, signed adding his rank as general in the XVI Armeekorps. Also signed and dated 1917 by the photographer. Some soiling and a few spots on the mount, very minor silvering to the edges of the image, else very good. Set in a period frame, no glass. "
905    AMERICAN GENERALS AND ADMIRALS OF WORLD WAR I    "
 Lot of four signed items, includes: TASKER H. BLISS (1853–1930) Army general and Chief of Staff from September 22, 1917 until May 18, 1918. He was also a diplomat involved in the peace negotiations of World War I, and was one of the co-signatories of the Treaty of Versailles. Bold signature adding his title as American Representative and Plenipotentiary on a 24mo. card, Paris, 1919; LEONARD WOOD (1860-1927) Army Chief of Staff, Military Governor of Cuba, and Governor General of the Philippines. T.L.S. on military letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Governors Island, Apr. 7, 1917: '...the change is difficult now in view of all the work which is coming in on us...'; ROBERT LEE BULLARD (1861–1947), Major general, fought in the Philippines, and World War I, where he commanded the 1st Infantry Division, large signature adding rank; and HUNTER LIGGETT (1857–1935) Army major general who commaned I Corps in the Second Battle of the Marne and in the reduction of the Saint-Mihiel salient. In October 1918, as commander of the First United States Army, he directed the final phases of the Meuse-Argonne offensive and the pursuit of German forces until the armistice. Signature on a small slip adding rank, 1919. Four pieces. "
906    CURT VON MORGEN    "CURT VON MORGEN 
<br /> (1858 - 1928) Prussian explorer and officer, later general of infantry during World War I. He was a recipient of Pour le Merite with Oak Leaves. He commanded a division as part of the 8th Army at the battle of Tannenberg and at the First Battle of the Masurian Lakes. He later took command of I Reserve Corps and fought in the Battle of Lodz and in the Romanian campaign. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a half-length lithographed pose in uniform, signed in indelible pencil on verso, immediately above his rank. Fine. 
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907    DONALD MACLAREN    "
 (1893 - 1988) Canadian World War I flying ace. He was credited with 54 victories and, after the war, helped found the Royal Canadian Air Force. Rare war-date pencil signature as second lieutenant, closely-cut from a document. "
908    EDWARD V. RICKENBACKER    "
 (1890 - 1973) American aviator and World War I ace credited with 26 'kills', later president of Eastern Air Lines. S.P., 5 x 7 in. b/w, an image of a painting of the pilot boldly signed and dated at bottom: 'Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 1947' Fine. "
909    ERICH VON FALKENHAYN    "
 (1861 - 1922) Second Chief of the German General Staff of the First World War, removed after failures at the Battle of Verdun, the opening of the Battle of the Somme, and the Brusilov Offensive. His reputation as a war leader was attacked in Germany during and after the war, especially by the supporters of his successor, Paul von Hindenburg. Scarce black ink signature on the verso of a photo postcard of the War Ministry building, cancelled July 16, 1913. Fine. "
910    FELIX GRAF VON BOTHMER    "FELIX GRAF VON BOTHMER 
<br /> (1852 - 1937) German general from Bavaria, notably during the Brusilov offensive of 1916 and in Lorraine until the collapse of the German front. A recipient of the Pour le Merite. War-date S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 b/w, a half-length pose in uniform, boldly signed adding 'Galizino[?] 1917'. Small surface crease at lower-right corner, else fine. 
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911    FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN    "FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN 
<br /> (1879 - 1972) World War I German ace credited with thirteen kills, Korpsfuhrer of the National Socialist Flyers Corps, or NSFK, commander of the Wehrmacht in the Netherlands. Convicted of war crimes. Great original S.P., 6.5 x 4.5 b/w, the famous Do-X seaplane at an airfield. On verso, Christiansen writes in German: 'As Commander from Bodensee to Germany - Brazil - North America - Newfoundland - Berlin 1930-1932', adding his signature: 'Capt. Fr. Christiansen'. Fine condition. &quot; 
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912    FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN    "FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN 
<br /> (1879 - 1972) World War I German ace credited with thirteen kills&quot;, Korpsfuhrer of the National Socialist Flyers Corps, or NSFK, commander of the Wehrmacht in the Netherlands. Convicted of war crimes. Good content A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Holstein, Mar. 7, 1958. In part: '...my great and interesting archive of my navy and flying history from around the world was bombed in the winter of 1943 and burned. I only have a few items left. Maybe you can use the enclosed pictures...The last time I was in New York was in 1932 as the commander of the [Do-X]...it was as interesting as the Sputnik...' Fine. 
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913    FELIX LUCKNER    "
 (1881 - 1966) German naval officer of World War I called 'The Sea Devil', much feared for his bold attacks upon Allied shipping. Very fine signed photo, 8.5 x 11 in. sepia, shows Luckner in a suit with cap, pipe, and sporting a pin with a swastika, signed at bottom in blue ink. Fine. "
914    FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN    "FRIEDRICH CHRISTIANSEN 
<br /> (1879 - 1972) World War I German ace credited with thirteen kills&quot;, Korpsfuhrer of the National Socialist Flyers Corps, or NSFK, commander of the Wehrmacht in the Netherlands. Convicted of war crimes. A.L.S. on both sides of a postcard, Holstein, Feb. 14, 1958, to a collector: '...received your letter...you are referring to my friend General Bodenschatz. I will gladly answer some of your questions as well as I can...&quot; Fine. 
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915    GEORG VON DER MARWITZ    "GEORG VON DER MARWITZ 
<br /> (1856 - 1929) Prussian cavalry general, commanded the Second and Fifth German armies during the First World War on both the Eastern and Western fronts. Great S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 b/w, a half-length lithographed pose in uniform, boldly signed on the face beneath his printed signature. On the verso, von der Marwitz adds a lengthy list of his many commands and the years of his appointments. Fine. 
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916    GERMANY MILITARY AND OTHER NOTABLES (15)    "
 Lot of fifteen signatures on ornate, military-themed postcards, virtually all German and army related, very difficult to discern the names thus ideal for research. Fine. "
917    GERMANY MILITARY AND OTHER NOTABLES (20)    "
 Lot of twenty signatures on ornate, military-themed postcards, virtually all German and army related, very difficult to discern the names thus ideal for research. Fine. "
918    GERMANY MILITARY AND OTHER NOTABLES (20)    "
 Lot of twenty signatures on ornate, military-themed postcards, virtually all German and army related, very difficult to discern the names thus ideal for research. Fine. "
919    GERMANY MILITARY AND OTHER NOTABLES (20)    "
 Lot of twenty signatures on ornate, military-themed postcards, virtually all German and army related, very difficult to discern the names thus ideal for research. Fine. "
920    MAX IMMELMANN    "MAX IMMELMANN 
<br /> (1890 - 1916) First German World War I flying ace and a pioneer in fighter aviation. He was the first aviator to win the Pour le Merite, and was credited with 15 aerial victories, killed in combat against the British. Rare war-date S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. sepia, a Sanke 362 postcard showing Immelmann with his devoted mastiff 'Tyras', inscribed in German: 'Best wishes, Max with Tyras'. Very fine condition. 
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921    PHOTO ALBUM FROM A BRITISH ENGINEER, SHOWING WAR'S DESTRUCTION    "
 A historically-important photo album filled with great war-related photographs, a total of 258 original photographs, most approx. 5.25 x 4 in., taken and compiled by ALEXANDER KENNEDY (1847 - 1928), a leading British civil and electrical engineer responsible for many of the first electrical generating stations in London. Also an 'amateur' photographer, Kennedy published the photobook 'Ypres to Verdun: A Collection of Photographs of the War Areas in France &amp; Flanders' in 1921. This incredible album bears many of the original photographs shown in that publication, with almost all bearing Kennedy's hand-inked annotations of the location shown, as well as the date it was taken. Far too many to mention individually, just a small selection of these impressive photographs include: war-torn buildings in Verdun, Amiens, Ypres, Missy, Soissons, Brie Chateau, Suzanne, Combles, Foucancourt, Lens, and others; numerous fortifications along the Somme; images of the Argonne Forest and the Compiegne Forest; photographs of the trenches, encampments, and barbed wire fencing of the French, Belgian, and British armies; images of 'No Man's Land', with fallen trees and still-visible shell-holes from combatant's bombardments; a human skull sitting within a German trench, taken 1919, potentially left undisturbed since war's end; a destroyed tank sitting along 'Clapham Junction' of Menin Road; and much more. The album remains securely bound within brown boards, with the gilt title 'FRENCH WAR AREAS 1920' on the cover, and the photographs within remain securely affixed to the pages with none having been removed. Certainly one of the most incredible World War I-era photo albums we have ever offered. Very fine, near faultless condition. Sold with four signed items sent to Kennedy, signed by ARMAND DE CEUNINCK (1858 - 1935), Belgian Minister of War who served in the last year of World War I, leading the Sixth Division through the Second Battle of Ypres, awarded the cross of commander of the Legion d'Honneur for his efforts. Includes: two photo postcards; an A.L.S. in English, 4pp. 12mo., Ypres, Feb. 20, 1922; and an A.L.S in French, 1p. 8vo., Ypres, January 20, 1922. This grouping originates directly from Kennedy's estate, and is being consigned by a direct descendant. "
922    GERMAN PRISONER'S ORIGINAL ARTWORK    "
 Original ink German Prisoner's sketch drawn on the face of a Russian-issued P.O.W. postcard from World War I. The 5.5 X 3.75 in. postcard bears Russian and French text printed on the verso. On the blank message side of the card, an unknown German P.O.W. has inked an an image of a German soldier in a winter coat and a pickelhaube with a Christmas tree resting upon his shoulder. He adds in German: 'Christmas greetings from far away'. Fine condition. Rare prison camp art. "
923    GERMAN PRISONER'S SKETCHES FROM RUSSIA    "
 Fine lot of five small sketches done by German prisoners held by the Russians during World War I. The sketches, most about 3 x 5 in., include images of an earthen barracks, a Russian church, and warehouse, a two-sided bookmark showing friends in captivity and a presentation on verso, and a sad bit of poetry intended for mailing home. Very good. "
924    IRON CROSS, 2ND CLASS AWARD DOCUMENT    "
 Iron Cross, 2nd Class award document, 1p. oblong 8vo., issued to Landstm. Karl Benseler, Fusilier Regt. 122, in the field on Jan. 24, 1918. Folds, else very good. "
925    PERSHING HEADQUARTERS MAP FROM ARMISTICE, NOV. 11, 1918    "
 Rare U.S. Army printed map: 'Order of Battle on Western Front 11 A.M., Nov. 11, 1918', 33.5 x 42 in., marked 'SECRET MAP ROOM G-3 G.H.Q.' and hand-numbered 'Copy No. 119'. This important map reflects the exact disposition of all at the time the Armistice took effect, providing the opposing forces' strengths, commanders, and positions. Eighteen divisions are identified in the legend, and 'Fresh' and 'Tired' divisions are also shown. The map, prepared by U.S. Army cartographers, contains a wealth of information on the forces surrendered or dissolved, types of forces (artillery, cavalry, etc.), and much more, the entire printing overlaying a fine map of France. From the estate of Gen. Robert C. Richardson, Jr., then a liaison officer with the A.E.F. who would later technically command all U.S. Army forces in the Pacific during World War II. Folds, a few small tears at fold junctions, else very good. "
926    REPORT ON THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND BY S.M.S. THUERINGEN    "<br /> SMS Thueringen was the third vessel of the Helgoland class of dreadnought battleships of the German Imperial Navy. Thueringen's keel was laid in November 1908 at the AG Weser dockyard in Bremen. She was launched on 27 November 1909 and commissioned into the fleet on 1 July 1911. The ship was equipped with twelve 30.5 cm (12 in) guns in six twin turrets, and had a top speed of 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph). Thueringen was assigned to I Battle Squadron of the High Seas Fleet for the majority of her career, including World War I. Along with her three sister ships, Helgoland, Ostfriesland, and Oldenburg, Thueringen participated in all of the major fleet operations of World War I in the North Sea against the British Grand Fleet. This included the Battle of Jutland on 31 May and 1 June 1916, the largest naval battle of the war. Thueringen was involved in the heavy night fighting at Jutland, including the destruction of the armored cruiser HMS Black Prince. The ship also saw action against the Imperial Russian Navy in the Baltic Sea, where she participated in the unsuccessful first incursion into the Gulf of Riga in August 1915. Presentation portfolio embossed on the cover with the coat of arms of the German state Thuringia and 'S.M.S. Thueringen 31.May- 1.June 1916.' On the first page is a large foldout of the Special Edition of the Wilhelmshavener Tageblatt from June 2. 1916 announcing the 'Great Victory at Sea Against the English'. The second page contains the battle report of May 31 and June 1, 1916 marked 'Geheim' ('Secret'), 5pp., dated 2 June 1916 and addressed to the Imperial Command of the 1. Squadron. (most likely written by Admiral Reinhard Scheer). At the end of the report it is requested to award captain lieutenant Adolf Franz the Iron Cross First Class for commanding the artillery. Also present is an 8pp. booklet 'S.M.S. Thueringen in Battle at Skagerrak' by Hermann Katsch, assistant doctor on board of the Thueringen and a 2 pp. poem by Katsch. Very good. 
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<br /> A radio telegram dated June 1. 1917 [typo, meant 1916] From [SMS] Friedrich der Grosse ( 'To Fleet In proud gratitude for the safe conduct of the units and ships and for the devoted skill of the crews, I express my warmest appreciation to the fleet by commemorating the comrades who gave their blood and life for our fatherland and our emperor. Hochseechef' [Admiral Reinhard Scheer] 
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<br /> Second radio gram dated June 1 'To I.O. [First Officer Roedenbeck] I express my appreciation to the commander [Captain at Sea Hans Kuesel] and crews for their excellent navigation, especially during the night, and their ability to fight. The crews must be informed of this. Hochseechef' 
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<br /> Next page, a copy page of congratulatory wishes from German nobility. 
<br /> Followed by a copy of a news report from Henning von Holtzendorff, Head of the Imperial Admiralty Staff. 
<br /> At the bottom of this page is the typed text of the radiogram from Scheer, here dated correctly June 1, 1916. 
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<br /> A typed document signed by Corvette Captain Roedenbeck to Imperial Lieutenant at Sea Ferdinand Schmidt, dated 20. July 1916, informing Schmidt that he was awarded the 'Ducal Saxe-Ernestine House Order Knight's Cross Second Class with Swords. The sash is included, the decoration will follow.' 
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<br /> A typed telegram from the officers of the S.M.S. Thueringen to Corvette Capitain Roedenbeck congratulating him for receiving the Iron Cross First Class. 
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<br /> It is possible that this scrapbook belonged to the First Officer and Corvette Captain of the S.M.S. Thueringen, Georg Roedenbeck. 
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<br /> After the German collapse in November 1918, most of the High Seas Fleet was interned in Scapa Flow during the peace negotiations. The four Helgoland-class ships were allowed to remain in Germany and were therefore spared the destruction of the fleet in Scapa Flow. Thueringen and her sisters were eventually ceded to the victorious Allied powers as war reparations; Thueringen was transferred to France in April 1920 and used as a target ship for the French Navy. She was sunk off Gavres and broken up in situ in 1923–1933, though some sections of the ship remain. 
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927    STAHLHELM MEMBERSHIP BOOK WITH PIN    Stahlhelm membership book ('mitgliedsbuch') no. 30506 with pin issued to Berhard Lichte of Hannover on Nov. 15, 1934. The two-part book, a renewal, indicates that Lichte served from 1915 to 1920, and was at the front with 16 Infanterie Regiment, placing him at the First and Second Battles of the Some, and Third Ypres. Lichte's pin-back Stahlhelm membership pin is affixed to the cover of the book. Fine condition.
928    WORLD WAR I PRUSSIAN MUSKETEER'S SOLDBUCH    "
 Strange post-World War I soldbuch issued to Prussian musketeer Heinrich Heitmann, born July 20, 1894, who served with the 4th Campaign, Infantry Regiment 117. The interior pages state that he is the recipient of the Iron Cross, and contains his particulars and other details. The book was oddly issued on Jan 26, 1919 - almost two months after the end of World War I and during the demilitarization of the German Army. The reason for this book's existence is therefore unknown to us, yet it was potentially created as a record-keeping measure, since the 117th Infantry Regiment was disbanded in 1919. Covers loose, else very good condition. "
929    'JOIN THE NAVY' POSTER BY BABCOCK    "
 Humorous large World War I-era poster by artist 'Babcock', 27.75 x 41.25 in., ca. 1917-1919, depicting a sailor riding a submersible as if he is a cowboy, with reins in one hand and a whip in the other. The bottom-half bears the caption: 'JOIN THE NAVY...THE SERVICE FOR FIGHTING MEN', Slight marginal tears, archivally repaired on the verso, some loss towards the bottom-left corner. Very good condition. "
930    'THEY KEPT THE SEA LANES OPEN' LIBERTY LOAN POSTER    "
 Scarce World War I-era poster by artist L.A. Shafer, 29.5 x 39.25 in, titled 'THEY KEPT THE SEA LANES OPEN', showing three naval vessels sailing through rough seas. The bottom bears the caption 'INVEST IN THE VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN' above the publication line of the W. F. Powers Company of New York. Multiple notable tears, archivally repaired on the verso, with slightly ragged edges and a spot of soiling at top-right. Estimated accordingly. "
931    1916 WATERCOLOR PAINTING, 13TH CANADIAN SHELL-STRUCK TRENCH    "1916 WATERCOLOR PAINTING, 13TH CANADIAN SHELL-STRUCK TRENCH 
<br /> Excellent original ink and watercolor battle scene executed and signed by Canadian artist Lt. JOHN MCQUEEN MOYES (1888-1948) while serving with the 13th Canadian Battalion, The Royal Highlanders of Canada, in 1916. The 8 x 6 in. painting depicts a nighttime view of a 13th Canadian trench destroyed by an artillery hit. The artist captions his work: 'Sketch showing portion of Durham Avenue June 6th 1916'. Signed by Moyes at bottom and dated 1916. Fine condition. Moyes served for the length of the war and received two wounds in his left leg. One of his works is displayed in the Canadian War Museum. 
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932    ABRAHAM LINCOLN 'LIBERTY BONDS' POSTER    "
 Original World War I 'Liberty Bonds' poster, 20 x 30 in, depicting a bronze plaque bearing the profile likeness of Abraham Lincoln beneath the exhortation 'Buy Liberty Bonds', and over his quote 'That Government of the People, by the People, for the People Shall Not Perish from the Earth'. A tiny publishing line at bottom right indicates that the poster was produced by the American Lithographic Co. of New York. Pin holes, one jagged fold at the top-right, reinforced with archival tape on the verso. 'Liberty bond' sticker affixed to the top edge of the verso, though this can likely be easily remedied. Very good condition. "
933    'THEY GIVE THEIR LIVES - DO YOU GIVE YOUR SAVINGS?'    "
 American World War I propaganda poster, 20 x 30 in., entitled 'They Give Their Lives - Do You Give Your Savings?', and illustrated with an image of a group of crosses (presumably grave markers) on a hill, silhouetted against a dark sky. A small box at lower right advertises 'War Savings Stamps' issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, and the printed signature of the artist, H.D. Welsh, appears at the bottom edge. The poster is backed with archival paper and shows repaired tears at the top and bottom edges, with additional minor folds, else very good. "
934    LIBERTY LOAN POSTER: 'AND THEY THOUGHT WE COULDN'T FIGHT!'    "
 American World War I propaganda poster, 29.5 x 20.25 in., depicting a wounded but smiling American soldier carrying three German helmets as trophies, titled 'And They Thought We Couldn't Fight' at top right. The additional slogan 'Victory Liberty Loan' appears at bottom. The printed signature or artist Clyde Forsythe appears at lower right, above a publishing line identifying the printer as 'Ketterlinus' of Philadelphia. Shows notable tears to the edges with some spots of staining, estimated accordingly. "
935    LIBERTY LOAN POSTER: 'GOODBYE, DAD'    "
 American World War I propaganda poster, 20.25 x 30 in., showing a young soldier in uniform shaking the hand of an older man, beneath the title: 'Good bye, Dad, I'm off to fight for Old Glory, You Buy U.S. Gov't Bonds'. The bottom bears a blue banner with the red caption: 'Third Liberty Loan'. The bottom right bears the designation '9-A' and the bottom left bears the publication line of the Sackett and Wilhelm Corporation in New York. Notable chips and tears to left edge, diagonal fold at bottom margin, else very good. "
936    WORLD WAR I 'LIBERTY LOAN' POSTERS (2)    "
 Good pair of patriotic World War I Liberty Loan posters, includes: Full-color poster, 20 x 30 in., titled 'OVER THE TOP FOR YOU', showing a kneeling U.S. soldier wrapped in an American flag. The exhortation 'BUY U.S. GOV'T BONDS...THIRD LIBERTY LOAN' appears beneath the title. The bottom edge bears the designation '1-A' and the publication line of the Ketterlinus Company of Philadelphia. 2 in. jagged tear at right edge, repaired with archival tape on the verso. Very good. WITH: Full-color poster, 20 x 30 in., titled 'RING IT AGAIN', showing a depiction of of the Liberty Bell above a crowd of early Americans outside Independence Hall. The bottom edge bears the designation '8-A' and the publication line of Sackett and Wilhelms Corporation of New York. Creases and small chips to the edges, reinforced on the verso with archival tape. Very good. "
937    WORLD WAR I 'U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION' POSTERS (2)    "
 Good pair of World War I full-text posters, 20 x 30 in., each issued by the U.S. Food Administration and printed by the W. F. Powers Company of New York, encouraging the American public to follow food rationing restrictions and providing alternatives to rationed foods. Slight holes and spots of soiling, some spots of loss to the edges, some small tears archivally repaired on the verso, else very good. "
938    WORLD WAR I 'U.S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION' POSTERS (3)    "
 Lot of three patriotic World War I U.S. Food Administration posters, each 20 x 30 in, includes: Full-color poster showing an illustration of a woman wearing American flag-themed dress and cap, above the label: 'BE PATRIOTIC...sign your country's pledge to save the food.' The bottom edge bears the designation 'No. 4' and the publisher's line from the W. F. Powers Company of New York. Damp stained at top, with some holes. WITH: Full-color poster showing a smug man seated at a table, surrounded by plates of uneaten food, above the caption: 'SIR - don't waste while your wife saves...Adopt the doctrine of the clean plate'. The bottom edge bears the designation 'No. 20' and the publisher's line from the W. F. Powers Company of New York. Notable chips and loss to the edges, reinforced on the verso with tape. WITH: Full-color poster showing advancing U.S soldiers, above the caption: 'Victory is a Question of Stamina...Send the Wheat - Meat - Fats - Sugar...the Fuel for Fighters'. The bottom edge bears the designation 'No. 11' and the publisher's line from the Latham Lithograph Company of New York. Substantial loss to the top-left corner, damp stains at bottom, multiple marginal tears archivally repaired on the verso. "
939    WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTERS (3)    "
 Lot of three World War I propaganda posters, two from the U.S. Food Administration and one from the United War Work campaign. Includes: Black-and-white poster, 18.5 x 15.5 in., titled 'SUGAR MEANS SHIPS', showing a woman drinking a sugared beverage in front of a war-torn Europe, with some ships labeled 'Sugar' deviating from the chain of war supply ships. The bottom-right bears the publisher's mark of the Carey Printing Company. One slight tear at left edge, archivally repaired on the verso, else near fine condition. WITH: Black-and-white U.S. Food Administration. poster, 14 x 21.5 in., titled 'HEROIC WOMEN OF FRANCE TOILING TO PRODUCE FOOD', bearing printed quotes from Woodrow Wilson, Herbert Hoover, and Alonzo Taylor, and asks at bottom: 'ARE YOU DOING YOUR PART?' The bottom margin bears the publication line of the Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Company of New York. Tiny chip at bottom-right corner, else near fine. WITH: Full-text United War Work poster, 18.75 x 25.25 in., reading in full: 'THIS CHURCH IS BEHIND THE UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN For the Boys Over There'. Some creasing, else near fine condition. "
940    SELF-INFLICTED WOUND ARMBAND    "
 Very rare World War I armband issued in Allied hospitals to those soldiers who sought to avoid combat by shooting or otherwise seriously injuring themselves and thereby making themselved unfir for combat. The armband, 16.5 in. long and 3.5 in. wide, is constructed of yellow flocked cloth lined on the reverse. Black felt letters: 'S I W' are sewn to the center of the band, indicating that the wearer had administered to himself a 'S[elf] I[nflicted] W[ound]'. Two tabs at one end of the band were threaded into adjustable buckles, since removed. The armbands were forced upon the guilty to b e worn as a mark of cowardice and were obviously never kept as a souvenir of their service! This example was apparently kept by a hospital orderly. "
941    1916 DWM LUGER WITH HOLSTER    "
 1916 9mm DWM luger with holster and stand. 90% of the original blue remains, with a 4' barrel with very good bore. Good checkered walnut grips showing some wear from use at bottom, and checkered walnut grips. One grip is darker than the other, we expect due to exposure to the sun. Matching serial numbers throughout, with 'DWM' monogram on top of toggle and '1916' date over the chamber. Standard Imperial proofs on right side of receiver. The metal finish shows edge wear as well as scattered pitting. Serial no. 36xx. Sold with leather holster bearing very faint ink '1916' stamp to underside of flap, genuine, honest wear and tear, with all straps and loops complete. Also included is a metal presentation stand. Mag and luger tool not present. "
942    GERMAN P-38 PISTOL HOLSTER    "
 World War II issue German P-38 leather soft body pistol holster, market with waffenamt and 'cey 4' on reverse. All original stitching, in excellent condition. "
943    IMPERIAL GERMAN 'LION'S HEAD' CAVALRY SWORD    "
 Imperial German 'Lion's Head' cavalry sword. Blade is 31.75 in. long, long, bright, and quite clean, marked with the maker's mark of Clemen &amp; Jung beneath one languet. The entire composite grip, lion's head, red glass 'eyes', and wire wrapping remain in excellent condition, save a small indent towards the upper part of the stirrup guard. One languet is untouched, the other is cast with crossed cavalry swords. No scabbard present. Overall very good. "
944    MINIATURE IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD    "
 Miniature Imperial German sword, apparently a copy of a sword gifted to the Kaiser upon his visit to Solingen, 9 in. blade (unmarked), the guard embossed with a triumphant winged angel with sword in hand, one piece pommel and grip cast to simulate binding, in its brass mounted steel scabbard. Slight scattered oxidation to scabbard which bears a small ding. "
945    GERMAN 'GOTT MIT UNS' BUCKLE AND BELT    "
 German World War I 'Gott Mit Uns' metal belt buckle, complete with original brown leather belt with catch. Good condition. "
946    'GOTT MIT UNS' BELT BUCKLE WITH TAB    "
 World War I German 'Gott Mit Uns&quot; brass and steel belt buckle with leather tab. A few scratches and a ding to the brass, else very good. "
947    MAP: ENGLISH CITY OF BETHUNE BESIEGED BY FRENCH FORCES DURING WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION    "
 Striking bird's-eye plan showing French forces besieging the English town of Bethune and its surrounding countryside during the War of Spanish Succession in the summer of 1710. The map was engraved by J. Basire and published by James &amp; Paul Knapton, London, 1750. The sheet measures 19.75 x 15.5 in. overall with a decorative title cartouche, legend, and compass rose located at the bottom right. The bottom margin contains another title ('Plan of Bethune'), yet unfortunately appears to have been slightly trimmed, removing its original subtitle: 'For Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England'. Slight .5 in. tears along right edge, minor ink transfer of the title on bottom margin, else fine condition. "
948    JAPANESE ARMOR    "
 Japanese body armor ca. 17th-18th century. The torso of the bears a hinge on the left side with two loops fitted on the right to secure the armor to the wearer's body. Front and back are each clamshell-like solid pieces with decorative rivets, the front bearing six rows of decorative blue lacing. The apron beneath is comprised of three vertical rows of four ribbed panels each, the panels constructed of lacquered material with metal strips within for rigidity. Shoulder armor is comprised of seven narrow rows of lacquer-covered iron, the last scale painted gold. Cloth arms bear chain mail protection to the elbow, beneath which are five vertical metal strips which in turn terminate in more chain mail and a steel covering for the top of each hand. Also present is an apron with two sets of four rows of lacquered scales, the apron held with string tied about the waist, along with a set of leg armor, each having three vertical pieces of painted iron stitched to a padded cloth backing. Lacquered helmet has four hemispherical hanging scales on the reverse, three in front beneath the protective face mask. Paint is chipping on some of the shoulder armor, and there are a few cracks to the surface of the chest armor, the rear of the chest armor shows some restoration. Some lacing has been replaced, as one would expect. Overall very good. Sold with the warrior's original box used to transport the armor, still bearing identification marks. "
949    EXCAVATED ROMAN SPEARHEADS    "
 Good pair of excavated Roman spearheads, one measuring 9.75 in. long (wide-bodied), the other measuring 9.25 in. long (thin-bodied). Sold with a Roman chisel, measuring 8.5 in. long. In excavated condition. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary, a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana, and an expansive collector of antiquities and historical items. "
950    'THE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD VISCOUNT NELSON' BY R. BOWYER    "
 Engraving titled 'The Right Honourable Lord Viscount Nelson', published by R. Bowyer, London, Oct. 21, 1809, showing a full-length portrait of Nelson in uniform in front of a classical background. Totally sized 27 x 17.25 in. Appreciable damp stains, some marginal tears, just good condition. Estimated accordingly. "
951    (MEXICAN WAR EPIDEMIC)    "
 A.L.S. 'Rosario G. del Campillo', 3pp, 4to, Guanajuato, May 2, 1848, in Spanish to Demetrio Montes de Oca. Campillo describes the disease breaking out in the city of Jalapa after the fighting had ceased, in part: '...over two thousand Americans in Jalapa, sick and scattered throughout the inhabitants...'. Due to the outbreak of disease, del Campillo escaped with her children to: '...save them from the consequent contagion...'. Fine with superb penmanship, minor folds. Includes a transmittal cover stamped with a black '3' and a stamp cancel from Orizava on May 2. "
952    (WAR OF 1812 'ARMY OF TWO') REBECCA W. BATES    "
 (1793 - 1881) One of the 'American Army of Two', who claimed to repel a British warship with her 17-year-old sister at the age of 21. Group of three scarce A.N.S.s written in Bates's hand, each 1p. 5 x 2 in., two reading: 'Rebecca W. Bates, aged 83 years, one of the American army of two in the War of 1812'. The other reads: 'Mrs. Mary Turner at The Farm From Rebecca W. Bates, aged 83 years'. These signed notes are housed in a 12mo. envelope, bearing the handwritten label: 'Autographs of Miss. R.W. Bates...Rebecca the Drummer in St. Nicolas'. In very good condition overall, with some minor ink staining. The 'American Army of Two' is the name commonly given to Rebecca and Abigail Bates, daughters of a Massachusetts lighthouse keeper. In September 1814, their father was away from the lighthouse when the British landed a warship near the harbor, intending to sending a raiding party into the town. Rebecca and Abigail, then aged 21 and 17, realized that there was no time to warn citizens of the impending attack. Seizing a fife and drum, they began to play. The soldiers, assuming that the sound signaled the approach of the town militia, retreated hastily. Always swearing the story to be true, Rebecca began selling affidavits for ten cents apiece in her older years, which might be the purpose of these slips? In overall good condition with some very minor ink staining. "
953    A DISPLAY OF THE NAVAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS    "
 Scarce nineteenth-century publication, 'A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations, Collected from the Best Authorities', (London: Henry Fisher, Son, &amp; P. Jackson), 1832, 16pp. 4to., illustrated with sixteen hand-colored plates. Bound in marbled paper boards showing some soiling, bumps and wear, with some peeling to the spine and some separations to the binding within, else very good. "
954    ANTIQUE CABINET CARD GROUPING    "
 Collection of 80-85 cabinet cards and antique photographs, most presumed English or French origin, ca. 1700s-1800s. Some are caricatures of British soldiers, though most are portrait or group photographs. One card is signed by an unknown MARGARET E. CHRISTIAN (adding 1896), and one unsigned card shows English actress, singer, dancer and acrobat LETTY LIND. Some show slight soiling, commensurate with age. Sold with two red carrying cases, each showing significant age and wear. "
955    IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD    "
 Imperial German officer's sword, bears a slightly curved blade 30 in. long and marked by maker Paul Weyersberg &amp; Co., Solingen under the languet. The composite grip is in fine condition, with tight wire wraps, the entire guard engraved with an oak leaf motif and it too is fine, but for a spot or two of verdigris. One languet bears a similar crossed oak branch engraving, the oppsite is engraved 'F R' recognizing the bearer's loyalty to King Frederick III. Blade has a few spots of oxidation, no scabbard present. "
956    JEAN-ETIENNE CHAMPIONNET    "
 (1762 - 1800) French military leader, originally a brigade commander who led a Republican French division in many important battles during the French Revolutionary Wars. He became commander-in-chief of the Army of Rome in 1798 and of the Army of Italy in 1799. He died in early 1800 of typhus. A.L.S., 3pp. legal folio, June 2, 1789, penned while serving in the Army of the Moselle under Lafayette. In French and not translated, however he does thank his friend for sending him a report from Maximilian Robespierre and is pleased that his friend has been appointed to one of the top positions in the new republic, adding a good deal of patriotic sentiment. There is mention of the army imprisoning 1,800, wages paid to various aides and staff, the Committee of Public Safety, and more. Fine condition. "
957    LEONARD WOOD    "
 (1860 - 1927) American general who, with Theodore Roosevelt, organized and led the Rough Riders, Governor of Cuba and Commander of U.S. forces in the Philippines. T.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Washington, July 22, 1902 to William C. Sanger (1853–1921), Assistant Secretary of War (1901-03) and president of the American delegation to the Geneva Conventions of 1906. Wood regrets that he will be leaving town soon and is unable to visit, and authorizes 'Colonel Scott to continue on the lines on which I have been directed to wind up the business pertaining to the late Military Government of Cuba...' File holes at top margin, else very good. "
958    LOUIS-ALEXANDRE BERTHIER    "
 (1753 - 1815) Marshall of France who served under Lafayette in the American Revolution, and with Napoleon in Italy and Egypt. Initialed A.L.S. sent to him by one 'Lepinau', commander of the 37th Squadron of the National Gendarmerie, 2pp. 4to., Valenciennes, 1801, a report on surveillance, prisoners, and the ongoing war being waged by Napoleon. Berthier initials the document and adds a numerical docket at the center of the left margin of the first page. Very good. "
959    MODIFIED M1866 CHASSEPOT BAYONET    "
 MODIFIED M1866 CHASSEPOT BAYONET French sword bayonet, 22.5 blade, 27.5 in. overall, designed for use with the M1866 Chassepot bolt action rifle used most prominently during the Franco-Prussian War. The 'yataghan'-style blade is oxidized throughout with two or three minute chips to the cutting edge, and bears a faint inscription in cursive, identifying the manufacturer as the Imperiale de Tulle arsenal, with the date March 1873. The serial number '45820' is faintly visible on the crossguard. Interestingly, both the barrel loop and the quillion have been removed from this example, most likely to allow it to be more easily used as a dedicated short sword. The cast-brass handle bears notable dings and dents, and the push-button for the release latch has been removed. Very good. "
960    ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE CLOTH BADGE    "ORDER OF THE BLACK EAGLE CLOTH BADGE 
<br /> Rare embroidered version of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle, ca. 1830. This beautiful relic, approx. 5&quot;&quot; square (sight), bears rays of thin silver strips which meet silver rings and a twisted silver strip at the circular center emblem. Braided silver metal and yellow cloth threads form the backing upon which the motto of the Order ('Suum Cuique'—literally 'To each his own', but idiomatically 'To each according to his merits'), is applied, again made of a very thin strip of silver. A yellow, green and red embroidered wreath appears at bottom. At the center of the badge appears a black eagle with crown which grips a wreath of laurels in its left claw and a scepter in its right. Overall dimensions 5&quot;&quot; x 5&quot;&quot;. In excellent condition, set into a silver wood shadowbox frame. The Black Eagle was the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia and was awarded 407 times. The order was founded on 17 January 1701 by the future Friedrich I, King in Prussia. In his Dutch exile after World War I, deposed Emperor Wilhelm II continued to award the order to his family. Some of the recipients of this award include George IV, Nicholas II, Emperor Meiji, Otto von Bismarck, Gebhard von Blucher, Paul von Hindenburg, Helmuth von Miltke, Alfred von Schliefen, Alexander Suvorov, and many others. 
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961    OTTOMAN EMPIRE (BALKAN) YATAGAN SWORD    "
 Turkish yatagan single-edged sword with scabbard, split pommel with images of halberds and pikes, the 19 in. steel blade still sharp but showing oxidation. Scabbard also bears quality workmanship, some oxidation at bottom edge near dray. One side of pommel is splitting, else very good. The Yatagan sword was very popular, not only in Turkey, but also in many Balkan states, and some Eastern European countries such as Ukraine and Hungary. From the estate of JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) who served in Greece, as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. "
962    PROOF ENGRAVING OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON    "
 Proof impression engraving: 'The Duke of Wellington, As He appeared on the Day of Public Thanksgiving, At St. Pauls...[Receiving] The Sword of England...', 21.5 x 30.25 in., engraved by William Bromley, published by R. Bowyer, June 18, 1818. The gravure shows Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, standing whole-length under an arch, wearing a military uniform with sash, chain, and star, and holding the sword aloft in his right hand. Notably toned and soiled, with multiple tears to the edges, and a very large dampstain throughout the lower one-third of the portrait. The verso bears some repairs, yet still in rough shape overall. Estimated accordingly. This engraving was published after Thomas Lawrence's portrait of 1814, and by this time, Wellesley was Commander-in-Chief of the army fighting the Peninsular War and had enjoyed a much-celebrated victory at Vittoria the previous year. His final defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo (1815) was however yet to come. "
963    SECTION OF THE MAST OF THE U.S.S. CONSTELLATION    "
 Large section of wood taken as a relic from one of the masts of the U.S.S. CONSTELLATION. This fine relic is triangular in shape and measures 10.25 in. wide, and teh sides each 5 in., 5 in., and 7 in. wide. The wood is mounted atop an old piece of varnished marine plywood with a Dymo label reading: 'PART OF THE MASS FROM THE USS CONSTELLATION' The relic is accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance from our long-time consignor, a Methodist pastor, who writes: '...My grandfather, Warren A. Hatch, was in the shipping business in Baltimore. In the 1950's, he was on the committee to bring the Constellation back to Baltimore for restoration and preservation. It was towed from Boston...During the restoration, Pop secured this piece of the original mast...' USS Constellation, now a museum ship in Baltimore, is a sloop-of-war, the last sail-only warship designed and built by the Navy. She was built at the Gosport Shipyard between 1853 and 1855 and was named for the earlier frigate of the same name that had been broken up in 1853. The sloop's primary armament was 8-inch shell-firing guns and four 32-pounder long guns, though she carried other guns as well, including two Parrott rifle chase guns. She served with the Mediterranean Squadron until 1858, and in 1859, she was assigned as the flagship of the Africa Squadron, where she served with the African Slave Trade Patrol. During the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, the ship returned to the Mediterranean to patrol for Confederate vessels. In late 1864, she returned to the United States to be decommissioned, as most of her crews' enlistments had expired. "
964    TEXANS AWAIT RELIEF AFTER THE ALAMO AND THE GOLIAD MASSACRE    "
 GEORGE H. KENNERLY (1790-1867) American soldier, explorer and Indian agent, officer in the War of 1812 serving under William Clark; later Supervisor of Indian Affairs. Fine content A.L.S. 'G. Kennerly' and again 'GHK', 2pp. 4to., Natchitoches, LA, Mar. 21, 1836. Kennerly writes home to St. Louis as U.S. troops gather on the border of the U.S. and Mexico at the Sabine River, while awaiting the arrival of Gen. Edmond P. Gaines, commander of the Southwest District. Gaines had been overseeing operations against the Seminoles in Florida when Santa Anna's victory at the Alamo sent Sam Houston and the Texian Army fleeing towards the U.S. border. Kennerly writes the day of the Battle of Compano, and only two days after the Goliad Massacre, and news of these events have not yet reached the U.S. forces on the border. The news of the fall of the Alamo had already raced through the U.S., Santa Anna's execution of all prisoners' further inflaming passions in favor of intervention. In part: '...I wrote you a few days since Maj. Herron, with a request that he would on his arrival in New Orleans place the Letter in the hands of some one of the Captns running a Boat to St. Louis, it being the shortest route, as the Maile is one month in going...I shall send by the Swiss Boy, a steam Boat that runs to Natches...The Troops are still in the neighborhood...encamped, and very disagreeably so. It appears that we have gotten out of way of all news, as we can hear nothing from Florida, or from Genl. Gaines...until his arrival I cannot tell when it will be in my power to come home...P.S. Give my best respects to Genl. Atkinson and tell him I will write him...that I think I shall sell[his slave] Clayborn for a least $1200...and may probably get it, as Negroes are very high here...' Heavy water staining not greatly affecting legibility, rough and brittle right margin, overall just good condition. "
965    WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE    "
 (1744 - 1833) American naval officer captured at Tripoli, and later commanded the Constitution in her victory over the Java during the War of 1812. Large signature cut from a signed letter, 3.25 x 2 in. (sight), matted to a total size of 11 x 9.25 in. Fine. "
966    (CHINA) PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY NAVY OFFICER'S GROUPING    "(CHINA) PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY NAVY OFFICER'S GROUPING 
<br /> Good lot of five items related to P.L.A.N. Major General WANG CHIA WAN, includes: Good association I.S.P., 5.5 x 7.5 in. b/w, a profile image of the major general in uniform, adding a dedication to ROBERT B. CARNEY JR. (1919 - 1983), USMC brigadier general who earned the Purple Heart at the Battle of Iwo Jima and commanded the 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade on Okinawa during the Vietnam War. Wang Chia Wan signs and inscribes at bottom: 'To his best friend, Major Robert E. Carney USMC, with best wishes for a bright future...Wang Chia Wan, Maj. Gen. CMC.' Mounted and framed to a total size of 9.25 x 11.25 in. Mount damp stained at upper-left, else very good. WITH: Two original photographs (unsigned), one 10&quot; x 11.75&quot; b/w showing Carney and Wang Chia Wan shaking hands, and the other 9.5 x 8.75 in. b/w, showing Carney seated at a table surrounded by other USMC officers, applauding two at-attention Chinese soldiers. Very good to fine. WITH: Metal P.L.A.N. desk piece, approx. 8 in. height x 9 in. width, metal construction, showing a globe with a depiction of China on the outside and a fouled anchor stabbed through it, topped with the &quot;Blue Sky with a White Sun&quot; symbol. Some surface scratches, original green paint and finish slightly worn, else still in presentable condition. WITH: Unidentified P.L.A.N. insignia pin, approx. 0.75 in. square, a star-shaped pin bearing the 'Blue Sky with a White Sun' at center, atop a pair of crossed rifles and an anchor, bearing two prongs on the reverse side with Chinese characters and the numbered marking: '0198'. Fine. Other materials from the military collection of Robert B. Carney Jr. - including his war trunk, cap, medals, miniatures, and photographs - are being sold in a separate lot. 
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967    BOER WAR PHOTO ALBUMS    "
 Good pair of Boer War-date photo albums, each approx. 5.75 x 5.25 in., containing a total of 34 original photographs, most 3 in. square (sight), includes: brown cloth photo album containing 22 original images, notably including some group photographs of Boer soldiers in uniform, with images of various Boer workers and construction projects. WITH: gray cloth photo album containing 12 original images, notably including an image of two African men in some form of uniform, images of African woman carrying bags on their heads with Boer men watching from the background, and two images of African carriage drivers - one wearing a lavish feather hat, and the other wearing a horned helmet. The photographs within these albums, save one, have been inlaid into the pages. Slight foxing to the interior pages, some photos slightly silvered, else very good. "
968    BRITISH CAPTAIN'S PHOTO ALBUM DOCUMENTS THE BOER WAR    "
 Good content British captain's photo album, 12 x 10 in., bearing 32 photographs, each 7.25 x 5.5 in. b/w, related to the Boer War, including images of sprawling British camps, British soldiers marching across bridges, multiple images of the landscape of Battle of Pieters and the Battle of Spion Kop, and more. Most appear commercial, with most bearing the trademark 'J.E.M. Photo' in the bottom-right corner, yet some may be original. The front fly leaf bears the ownership inscription 'C.G. Falcon / Capt RE [Royal Engineers] / 1900' in black ink, and Falcon adds some pencil annotation beneath particular images. Some photos slightly faded, with some pages bearing small spots of foxing, else very good. "
969    BRITISH YEOMANRY REGIMENTAL CAP BADGES    "
 Excellent framed display of 32 individual cap badges, all the insignia of yeomanry and cavalry regiments of the British Army. All are labeled and dated: Lanarkshire Yeomanry, 1814; Derbyshire Imperial Yeomanry, 1901; Staffordshire Yeomanry, before 1914; Queen's Own Worcestershire Hussars, 1914; Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, 1914; Queen's Own Royal Glasgow Yeomanry, 1914; Fife and Forfar Yeomanry, 1914 (two patterns); Norfolk Yeomanry, 1914 (two patterns); Royal Norfolk Yeomanry, 1914; Sussex Yeomanry, 1914; Glamorganshire Yeomanry, 1914; City of London Rough Riders Yeomanry, 1914; Westminster Dragoons, 1914; 3rd County of London Yeomanry, 1914; Bedfordshire Yeomanry, 1914; Royal Devon Yeomanry Artillery, 1920; Essex Yeomanry, 1914; North Irish Horse Yeomanry, 1914; South Irish Horse Yeomanry, 1914; Northamptonshire Yeomanry, 1914; Lovat Scots Yeomanry, (two patterns, dated 1900-1902 and 1914); Scottish Horse Yeomanry, 1956; Welshh Horse Yeomanry, 1914; King Edward's Horse, 1908; Hertfordshire Yeomanry, 1952-1961; 2nd Northamptonshire Yeomanry, 1939; East Riding Yeomanry, 1920-56; Leicestershire and Derbyshire Yeomanry, 1956; and the Queen's Own Yorkshire Yeomanry, 1957. These insignia were part of a vast collection assembled over several decades by a devoted American collector. All are set onto a red mount. Overall fine. Sold as-is, should be seen. "
970    IMPERIAL DUTCH OFFICER'S SABER    "
 Ornate imperial 'lion's head' officer's saber from the Netherlands, 34.5 in. blade, 39 in. overall, bearing the faint maker's mark 'Frans Pauwels s'Gravenhage' on the side of the blade. The black bakelite grip bears a small crack towards the pommel end, and is wrapped with 10 brass wires within the grip's grooves; one wire appears to be absent. The handguard and 'lion's head' pommel remains in very good condition, save for some slight scuffs. The blade itself bears notable surface scratches, and the scabbard bears some pitting and surface abrasion throughout, with one dent toward the crossguard. Still very good condition, with no notable chips apparent. "
971    IMPERIAL OFFICER'S SWORD    "
 Ornate imperial sword of unidentified make and model, 39 in. overall, 33.5 in. blade, the blade bearing an ornate etching of a crown above further embellishments, likely of Prussian or Imperial Russian origin. The white pebbled handle is wrapped with copper-colored wire, which remains tightly wound. The ricasso bears an imprinted yet undeciphered maker's mark, potentially in Cyrillic. The scabbard has been significantly oxidized, yet the blade itself remains quite clean, save for some slight surface abrasion at spots and some chips along one edge, likely from use. Still attached to the handguard is a forest green portapee, which bears some tape. Very good condition overall. "
972    ITALIAN CRUISER 'QUARTO' AT TSING-TAO.    "
 QUARTO was a unique protected cruiser built by the Italian Regia Marina in the 1910s. She was the first Italian cruiser to be equipped with steam turbines, which gave her a top speed of 28 knots. Quarto was based at Brindisi during World War I; she saw action once, during an attack by the Austro-Hungarian Navy on transports operating in the southern Adriatic. She supported Italian forces during the Second Italo-Abyssinian War in 1936. The following year she served as the flagship of the Italian forces participating in the non-intervention patrols during the Spanish Civil War. Excellent S.P., 9.5 x 7 in. b/w, shows the warship lying at anchor in the harbor of Tsing-Tao, China, July 24, 1933, signed by the vessel's master and commander of the Italian Eastern fleet. Fine. "
973    SIGNED CLOTH AND SHOULDER BOARDS FROM JAPANESE LIEUTENANT GENERAL SHUICHI KASHII    "
 Great lot of two signed items related to World War I-era Japanese Lieutenant General SHUICHI KASHII, includes: his pair of army shoulder boards, each 3.5 in. long, constructed with red and green fabric, gold bullion, and three affixed stars. The reverse side bears Kashii's black ink signature in kanji, as well as a steel clasp. Clasp slightly oxidized at spots, bullion slightly worn, else near fine. Sold with a section of silk cloth bearing Kashii's black ink signature in kanji and chop marks, 14.25 x 14.25 in., the balance of the text untranslated. Very tiny spots of staining, else fine. Shuichi Kashii was a major general of infantry in 1919, the chief for deployment force to Vladivostok, Commander of the 33th Infantry Brigade in 1920, and Lieutenant General and Commander of the fortress in Yura in 1924. "
974    THE GUARDS OF BUCKINGHAM PALACE (47)    "
 Attractive framed display of various original insignia of the regiments charged with protecting Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family. Historic shoulder flashes from the Scots Guards, Welsh Guards, Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards and Irish Guards are incorporated in the display, as well as other insignia from the regiments from many periods of their history, including historic hat and other badges, rank insignia, buttons, pips, patches, etc. In all, 47 individual pieces, all in excellent condition. Unexamined out of frame. "
975    TOGO HEIHACHIRO    "TOGO HEIHACHIRO 
<br /> (1848 - 1934) Imperial Japanese Naval Admiral and one of Japan's greatest naval heroes. As Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, he successfully confined the Russian Pacific Fleet to Port Arthur before winning a decisive victory over a relieving fleet at Tsushima. From 1914 to 1924, Togo was put in charge of the education of Crown Prince Hirohito, the future Showa Emperor throughout World War II. Rare S.P., 8.25 x 11.25 in. sepia, a full-body image of Togo in uniform, wearing his many decorations and holding an ornamental sword in each hand, signed boldly in black ink along the left side in Japanese kanji. Two spots of staining at top and bottom margins, signature and image largely unaffected. Very good condition. Sold with an original 10.5&quot; x 8&quot; photograph of the battleship MIKANA, Togo's flagship during the Russo-Japanese war, and an untranslated 4.5 x 2 in. card, apparently a pass to board the vessel. 
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976    1948 SOVIET CULTURAL AWARD DOCUMENT    "<br /> Impressive Soviet award certificate, 21.25 x 14 in. (unfolded), issued to Nina Emelyanovna Morozova &quot;for merits in field of cultural patronage over the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union&quot;. A label within the upper-right circle reads '30 Years to the Soviet Army', and the label within the upper-left circle reads '25 years of Cultural Patronage of the Trade Union of Workers of Arts over the Soviet Army'. 
<br /> Enclosed within its original presentation folder. Well-illustrated, with ornate border of Soviet imagery. Some light folds to the upper corners of the document, some light staining on the folder's exterior. Still very good. 
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977    BRASS CARTRIDGE BOX AND BELT    "
 Dress brass cartridge box with artillery emblem, simple hasp closure, lined in tin. Clipped on either side to a black felt belt covered with woven gold flat wire, further ornamented at the sides and with addition of a linked chain. Origin unknown. Very good. "
978    HYMAN G. RICKOVER    "
 (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the Nuclear Navy', starting with the submarine Nautilus. Great content T.L.S. on USS NIMITZ letterhead, 4pp. 4to., 'At Sea, North Atlantic', March 3, 1975. This letter, sent to powerful Vermont Sen. George D. Aiken, details the first sea trials of the USS NIMITZ, '..our second nuclear powered aircraft carrier and our seventh nuclear powered surface warship...'. Rickover writes about the improvements made to the USS NIMITZ over the first nuclear aircraft carrier, a brief history of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, for whom the ship is named, and argues strongly for the necessity of a 'Nuclear Navy' for '...providing the major deterrent to all out nuclear war...'. He writes in part: 'For the foreseeable future the aircraft carrier will be the principal offensive striking arm of the Navy... No other weapon system under development can replace the long-range, sustained, concentrated fire power of the carrier...'. Rickover also spreads fear of an impending 'Soviet threat', arguing that '...the cost of war itself far exceeds any cost needed to be prepared to prevent a war' and concludes in part: 'The Soviets recognize the importance of becoming the world's strongest sea power... it is essential that the ships we do build are the most powerful and effective weapons we know how to build...The alternative is to rely for our security on nuclear weapons; their use could mark the supreme failure of mankind.' Shows original mailing folds, else fine. "
979    HYMAN G. RICKOVER    "
 (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the 'Nuclear Navy', starting with the submarine Nautilus. Fine association T.L.S. on Atomic Energy Commission letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, July 20, 1963 to Gen. LESLIE R. GROVES (1896-1970), the American Corps of Engineers general who oversaw the construction of the Pentagon and directed the Manhattan Project, the top secret research project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II. In full: 'You may not have seen this book review, so I am sending it to you' Attached is a clipping from the London 'Times', May 10, 1963 headed 'Dagger Without a Handle', a favorable review of Groves' memoir 'Now It Can Be Told', a recounting of the Manhattan Project. Fine condition. "
980    HYMAN G. RICKOVER    "
 (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the 'Nuclear Navy', starting with the submarine Nautilus. T.L.S. on USS HAMMERHEAD letterhead, 1p. 4to., 'At Sea, North Atlantic', Apr. 22, 1968. This letter, sent to an associate of powerful Vermont Sen. George D. Aiken, details the first sea trials of the USS HAMMERHEAD, '...our 35th attack type nuclear submarine... second United States submarine to bear this name...'. Rickover writes that the vessel '...completed all tests, including full power operation, both surface and submerged...', briefly describes the service of the previous ship to bear the name, and states in part: 'The new HAMMERHEAD's primary wartime purpose is to destroy enemy submarines. The characteristics of high speed, endurance, and environmental independence provided by nuclear propulsion...make HAMMERHEAD one of the Navy's most effective antisubmarine weapons'. He signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, else fine. With transmittal envelope. "
981    HYMAN G. RICKOVER    "
 (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the Nuclear Navy', starting with the submarine Nautilus. T.L.S. on USS TAUTOG letterhead, 1p. 4to., 'At Sea, Gulf of Mexico', May 14, 1968. This letter, sent to an associate of powerful Vermont Sen. George D. Aiken, details the first sea trials of the USS TAUTOG, '...our 36th attack type submarine... the second United States submarine to bear this name...'. He goes on to describe the service of the previous ship to bear the name, and continues: '...The new TAUTOG is equipped with the latest navigation and electronics systems, and a computer-controlled weapons system which enables her to detect and attack targets at various distances...' He signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, else very good. With transmittal envelope. "
982    HYMAN G. RICKOVER    "
 (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the Nuclear Navy', starting with the submarine Nautilus. Great content T.L.S. on USS PARGO letterhead, 1p. 4to., 'At Sea, North Atlantic', Aug. 7, 1967. This letter, sent to an associate of powerful Vermont Sen. George D. Aiken, details the first sea trials of the USS PARGO, '...our thirtieth attack type nuclear submarine... second United States Submarine to bear the name...'. Rickover writes that the vessel '...completed all tests, including full power operation, both surface and submerged...', briefly describes the service of the previous ship to bear the name, and states in part: '...The new PARGO'S primary mission is to detect, track, and destroy enemy submarines... The unlimited cruising radius provided by nuclear propulsion, high speed, and quietness... make her one of the Navy's most effective anti-submarine warfare weapons.' Rickover signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, else fine. With transmittal envelope.' "
983    MAO ZEDONG CAST METAL HONORARY PLAQUES    "
 Group of star-shaped metal plaques, the larger approx. 6 x 6.75 in., and the two smaller 5 x 5.75 in., each bearing a profile portrait of Mao Zedong. The larger plaque bears the inscription 'Revolutionary Committees are Good', while the two smaller plaques are inscribed 'Long Live Chairman Mao'. Each bears an inscription on the reverse, indicating that the metal used in their creation was taken from American aircraft shot down in Vietnam, with one dated May 25, 1967. The larger plaque is painted, with the star and Mao's portrait in gold, and the background in red. Some wear and soiling from age, else very good. "
984    RUSSIAN NUCLEAR 'DOOMSDAY' CLOCKS    "
 Great pair of rare Russian 'Doomsday' clocks from decommissioned Tupolev long-range bombers, each approx. 3.5 in. dia., designed for use in Soviet nuclear weapons. Mounted onto lucite stands. One is sold with its instructions and its original Russian inspection certificate, which bears a matching serial number on the front page with a serial number found on the clock's face. Very good to fine condition. According to the instruction sheet, this model was designed to run for '500 years' and was so secret that it does not appear in any factory literature and could not be sold outside of the Russian military. "
985    U.S. ARMY REGIMENTAL, DIVISIONAL AND OTHER SHOULDER PATCHES (12)    "
 Lot of 12 U.S. regimental, divisional and other shoulder patches, most if not all vintage, mostly unidentified but with some rarer examples. Overall very good. "
986    "SAIGON" STILETTOES    "
 Pair of ca. 1960s ladies stiletto shoes, lacquered wood with a floral motif, the straps bearing sequined lettering reading 'SAI' and 'GON'. Typical period pieces sold to soldiers in the theater. "
987    VIETNAM PAINTED PILLOW CASE AND MEDAL DISPLAY    "
 Vietnam-made painted pillow case, medal, and ribbon display. The theater-made pillow case measures 17 in. square and displays a map of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, with the additiona of an american carrier, Phantom jets, wildlife, city names, etc., made ca. 1965. Also present is a U.S. issue Republic of Vietnam Service medal, as well as three Vietnamese medals, one with a banner with the year '1960'. Finally, there are two ribbons, one a Vietnam Service ribbon with five campaign stars, the second ribbon unknown. Very good. "
988    VIETNAM WAR TIGER STRIPE 'BOONIE' HAT WITH DECORATIONS    "
 Fine example of a Vietnam War-era 'boonie' hat, as worn widely by numerous elements of the U.S. Military, most notably Special Forces units such as the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observation Group (MACVSOG). This example is constructed of cotton with a &quot;'tiger stripe' camouflage pattern, with a webbing drawstring secured over the crown. The sides of the crown are fitted with fabric loops decorated with fifteen grenade safety rings (one missing), with two crossed flechette projectiles at front, beneath a theater-cast unofficial 'jump wings' badge of copper alloy, replacing the regular parachute at center with a grinning skull. The hat is approximately size 7.125, larger than usually seen. The metal decorations all show some level of oxidation or verdigris, with resultant staining to the fabric, with additional soiling overall and a small hole to the underside of the brim, else very good. "
989    WAR-DATE NORTH VIETNAMESE PATRIOTIC BANNER    "
 North Vietnamese patriotic banner, 38 x 30 in., heavily-embroidered red rayon field with yellow fringe, the center bearing an image of a shield with laurel leaves surrounding an AK-47 atop a red star, a 'Good Soldier' patch. The flag calls for the 'liberation' of South Vietnam and bears the date '1958' at bottom. Moderate soiling, else very good. "
990    WILLIAM C. WESTMORELAND    "
 (1914 - 2005) American Army general who commanded U.S. forces in Vietnam (1964-68), Army Chief of Staff. Somber T.L.S. as Army Chief of Staff, 1p. 4to., Washington, July 24, 1968, sent to the parents of deceased Vietnam soldier Michael A. Beals, Specialist Four, killed-in-action on July 15, 1968. In part: '...he served his God and his nation with courage and honor...his service will be treasured by a grateful Nation because he has joined the ling line of American soldiers who in times of national peril have given their lives for freedom and peace. In Vietnam today, as on other fields in earlier days, we are defending the right of men to choose their own destiny, the right of men to live in dignity and freedom...' Westmoreland boldly signs at the conclusion. Mailing folds, else fine. Sold with transmittal envelope. "
991    'BAYREUTH' ENAMELED SIGN    "
 Undated enameled sign, 25.75 x 37.5 in., reading 'Bayreuth...5 km' at center in black text beneath the numeral '2', all placed upon a yellow field with a black border. The bottom-right bears the manufacturer's label: 'Emaillierwerk Hans Fink Pasing-Munchen'. Various chips to the enamel, some oxidation, just good condition. While undated, Bayreuth was a stronghold of right-wing parties since the 1920s and quickly became a center of Nazi ideology. The town was one of few places in which town planning was administered directly from Berlin, due to Hitler's special interest in the town and its Wagner festival. Exact age unknown, sold as-is. "
992    (HARPER'S FERRY MAYOR DURING JOHN BROWN'S RAID) FONTAINE BECKHAM    "
 (1788-1859) Mayor of Harper's Ferry killed by John Brown's men during his infamous raid to free the region's slaves. Rare partly-printed D.S, 1p. 8vo., Jefferson County, VA, May 3, 1847, a legal Court Summons to bring John Burke to court to answer for a debt of $2.50 owed by Burke to Hillary Allison. He signs 'F. Beckham' on the verso, adding: 'N B Allison claims four days attendance as a witness on the within Aug. 25th 1827.' He also adds his initials 'F.B.' on the verso, adding: 'Contd Aug. 7th, 1847'. Very good. Beckham was the most prominent man killed during John Brown's raid, being the town's mayor, a county magistrate (in which capacity he signs this document), and a station agent for the B &amp; O Railroad. Despite being a slaveowner himself, Beckham was quite well-liked and considered by most to be a friend and benefactor of black men. He maintained a close friendship with his former slave Heyward Shepard, who also died during the raid.. After Shepard's death, some accounts state the mayor exposed himself to fire due to his clouded judgment. After Beckham's death, the infuriated town's people seized one of John Brown's imprisoned men, riddling his body with bullets. Yet Beckham's death also resulted in the only lasting freeing of slaves accomplished by the raid, as his will stipulated the freeing of five of his slaves. "
993    ADAM J. SLEMMER    "
 (1828 - 1868) U.S. Army officer who participated in the Seminole Wars and Civil War, best known for defending Fort Pickens from Confederate attack early in the war. War-date ink signature 'A.J. Slemmer Brig. Gen. U.S.A.' clipped from the close of a letter, 3.5 x 2.5 in., then affixed to a same-size sheet. Very good to fine condition, save for some show-through from mounting residue on the reverse. "
994    AMBROSE E. BURNSIDE    "
 (1824-1881) Union major general who is known for the disastrous charges made at Fredericksburg in 1862, and the nicknaming of distinctive facial hair. Subscription and signature adding rank as major general, cut from a letter. Very good. "
995    BENJAMIN F. BUTLER    "
 (1818 - 1893) Union major general, called &quot;The Beast&quot; for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans. Later in the war, he commanded the Army of the James. Partly-printed D.S. as President of the Nation Asylum for disabled soldiers, 1p. oblong 8vo., Washington, Jan. 25, 1868, a check for $559.45 issued to the Old Colony and Newport Railway Company, signed at bottom-right corner. Folds, else fine. Sold with an engraving. "
996    CHARLES P. MATTOCKS    "
 (1840-1910) U.S. Army officer and recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Civil War, commanded the 1st U.S. Sharpshooters at the battle of the Wilderness and escaped from a Confederate prison after his capture at that battle. A.N.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Jan. 3, 1892, to a George Blanchard, offering a tally of cattle. He signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, and includes the original transmittal envelope, very good. "
997    CHARLES SIDNEY WINDER    "
 (1829-1862) Confederate Brigadier General given command of the 'Stonewall Brigade' by its namesake, killed in action at the Battle of Cedar Mountain. Extremely rare signature 'Chas. S. Winder' in black ink as a West Point cadet on a 2.5 x 1.25 in. slip of paper cut from an autograph album, adding his hometown 'Easton Maryland'. Shows some brushing to the middle initial, else very good. "
998    CLARA BARTON    "
 (1821 - 1912) American nurse who tended the wounded in the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross. Rare T.L.S. with Civil War content, 2pp. 4to., Brooklyn, July 23, 1899 to HARRIETT L. REED (1876-1911), a member of the Women's Relief Corps. In part: '…I wish to hand this to a young lady of this city…in behalf of Mrs. Clayton who remembers to have once served in the Tenth Army Corps Hospital at Point of Rocks, where I was, in the front of General Butler's Army.She with four other ladies came out from this city…and did volunteer service as nurses. Not under me as I had no nurses under me, but wherever they found something to do. Mrs. Clayton is now a widow…is poor and ill and helpless…you who know everything may be able to rend her a service…in the hope that you may be able to give some word of counsel or advice…[I] am at present with Dr. Hall-Brown…' On June 23, 1864 Barton was placed in charge of nursing at a X Corps hospital near Point of Rocks, Virginia, appointed by Major General Benjamin F. Butler. The 'flying hospital' served the wounded from the almost daily fighting outside Petersburg. Dr. Lucy Hall-Brown (d. 1907) was a prominent physician and friend to Barton. Fine condition. "
999    ERASMUS D. KEYES    "
 (1801 - 1895) Union major general who commanded a brigade at Bull Run, and led a corps in diversionary moves during Gettysburg. Good content war-date A.L.S. as brigadier general, 2pp. 4to., 'Head Quarters of Brigade', Arlington, Sep. 12, 1861 to 'Hon. A. P. Hascall', likely Augustus Porter Hascall (1800-1872), American politician, judge, and a U.S. Representative from New York. In part: '...Having had the benefit of the services of your son Capt. H. A. Hascall as a staff officer...in the Battle of Bulls run, I feel it a duty to write you in praise of his good conduct...[his] talents &amp; military education...particularly fit him for a staff officer. But on the field of battle I never found his equal...In the thickest of the fight his faculties were always in full &amp; harmonious exercise. And during the retreat he displayed that fortitude which is the glory of a soldier...' Slightly trimmed, folds, with tape stains showing through, still quite good. Herbert A. Hascall would be brevetted Lieutenant Colonel in March, 1865 and would become a career officer. "
1000    GOUVERNEUR K. WARREN    "
 (1830 - 1882) Union major general who fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and at Gettysburg, where he is credited with saving the Union left flank from being rolled up by a Confederate attack on Little Round Top. Bold war-date signature on a card adding rank as: 'Maj. Gen. Vols'. A few tiny foxed spots, mounted. "
1001    HUGH JUDSON KILPATRICK    "
 (1836 - 1881) Union major general called 'Kill Cavalry' by his men, he fought at Gettysburg, and led several raids on Richmond and Jonesboro. War-date signature with rank as 'Brig. Genl. Vols' on a small slip, mounted to the bottom of a 4.25 x 6.5 in. original cabinet photograph showing the general in uniform. Printed biography has been pasted to verso. Fine. "
1002    IRVIN MCDOWELL    "
 (1818 - 1885) Union major general whose army was routed at Bull Run. and who was later reprimanded for his command of the III Corps at Cedar Mountain and Second Bull Run. Bold signature as major general, likely war-date, cut from a letter. Mounted beneath a war-date carte de visite photograph of McDowell as major general in uniform and seated, the image credited to Gurney. Ready to frame. "
1003    JAMES A. SEDDON    "
 (1815-1880) U.S. congressman from Virginia who served as Confederate Secretary of War until just before the end of the Civil War. Signed book, 'The Conservation of Energy' by Balfour Stewart (New York: D. Appleton and Company), 1874, 236pp., 8vo. Seddon signs twice in pencil, signing on the second front endpaper and on the title page, adding his home 'Sabot Hill' and the date '1874' both times. The bookplate of his son, A.M. Seddon, is affixed to the front pastedown. The book is bound in red cloth boards with black and gilt titles and decorations indicating that it is part of The International Scientific Series'. Covers show slight wear throughout, spots of moderate water damage on the first few pages, appreciable spotted foxing on some pages, yet signatures remain unaffected and clearly legible. "
1004    JAMES A. SEDDON    "
 (1815-1880) U.S. congressman from Virginia who served as Confederate Secretary of War until just before the end of the Civil War. Scarce war-date signed book, 'The Luck of Barry Lyndon: A Romance of the Last Century' by W. M. Thackeray (New York: D. Appleton and Company), 1852, 267pp., 8vo. Seddon signs twice in pencil, signing on the front flyleaf adding the Confederate capital 'Richmond' and the date 'Ja[nuary] 1853' and signing on the title page adding 'Richmond, VA'. This indicates that the book was signed during Seddon's service as Secretary of War under Jefferson Davis. The bookplate of his son, A.M. Seddon, is affixed to the front pastedown, and the signature of his daughter-in-law, Josephine Seddon, is written on the title page. The book is bound in red cloth boards with black and gilt titles and decorations indicating that it is part of The International Scientific Series'. Spine shows significant damage yet binding is intact, appreciable foxing throughout the interior pages, signatures a bit light yet clearly legible. Just good condition. "
1005    JAMES A. SEDDON    "
 (1815-1880) U.S. congressman from Virginia who served as Confederate Secretary of War until just before the end of the Civil War. Signed book, 'The Forms of Water in Clouds &amp; Rivers, Ice &amp; Glaciers' by John Tyndall (New York: D. Appleton and Company), 1872, 192pp., 8vo. Seddon signs twice in pencil, signing on the front flyleaf and on the third front flyleaf, adding his home 'Sabot Hill' with the date 'Dec[embe]r 1873' both times. The bookplate of his son, A.M. Seddon, is affixed to the front pastedown. The book is bound in red cloth boards with black and gilt titles and decorations indicating that it is part of The International Scientific Series'. Covers and corners show appreciable wear throughout, interior pages show slight water-damage to bottom-right corner, spine cover severely damaged yet spine is intact. Just good condition. "
1006    JAMES H. CLANTON    "
 (1827 - 1871) Confederate brigadier general who opened the battle of Shiloh, participated in the Atlanta campaign and badly wounded at Bluff Spring. Very rare signature 'Jas. H. Clanton' closely-cut from a letter, mounted. Near fine. "
1007    JULIAN BRYANT, ABOLITIONIST NEPHEW OF WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, NEGRO TROOPS ACTIVIST    "
 JULIAN BRYANT (1836-1865) Union colonel of negro troops. Bryant was an intellectual, abolitionist and a nephew of the famous poet William Cullen Bryant. In the fall of 1861, in breaking up a Confederate recruiting operation, he armed 20 slaves, the first time union soldiers liberated and armed slaves. He led the 1st Mississippi Infantry (African Descent) in battle at Millikan's Bend, then the 46th USCT at Vicksburg, Memphis, and New Orleans. He drowned in Texas in 1865. Rare war-date D.S. as colonel of the 46th USCT, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 31, 1864. Bryant signs off on a six-day regimental Consolidated Provision Return for ten companies totaling 585 men, and 35 women. Folds, minor edge wear, else very good. "
1008    OLIVER EDWARDS    "
 (1835 - 1904) Union brigadier general whose troops held the bloody angle at Spotslvania, received the surrender of Petersburg, and captured Richard Ewell, Custis Lee, their staffs and an entire Rebel brigade at Sayler's Creek. Fine content A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Wausau, July 31, 1891 to Gen. Elliot Danforth. In part: '...the Sheridan memorial book came safe to hand. How well Sheridan's characteristics are portrayed by Swayne. Thank you very much for the book I value it highly. Sheridan was my guest at Winchester the night before the battle of Cedar Creek and commenced his famous ride from my Head Quarters...' Fine. Edwards refers to Thomas Buchanan Read's poem, 'Sheridan's Ride' which took some liberties with the facts - Sheridan only rode some twelve miles to reach his army, not twenty. "
1009    ROBERT BARNWELL RHETT, JR.    "
 (1828-1905) Son of South Carolina 'fire-eater' Robert Rhett. Editor of the secessionist 'Charleston Mercury' which proclaimed in an 'Extra' on Dec. 20, 1860: 'The UNION is DISSOLVED!'. Scarce partly-printed D.S., 6 x 2.75 in., [Charleston], Jan. 10, 1859, a receipt for a one-year subscription to the Charleston Mercury, signed by Rhett at bottom. Very good. "
1010    WILLIAM H. FORNEY    "
 (1823 - 1894) Confederate brigadier general, left badly wounded on the field at Gettysburg and captured, later exchanged and fought up to and at Appomattox. A.L.S. on Gettysburg Battlefield Commission letterhead as a member of that commission, 1p. 4to., Gettysburg, Oct. 30, 1893, to a 'Colonel Nicholson' of the War Department, probably the Commission's Chairman, Lieutenant Colonel JOHN P. NICHOLSON (1842-1922). Sent during the planning stage of the national park, the letter forwards a deed (not present) for the War Department's approval that would '...be used by our commission in the purchase of rights of way for the Avenues along the battle lines...' While Gettysburg Battlefield National Park officially opened in 1895, federal acquisition of the surrounding land began in June 1893 - just months before this letter was written. Forney signs 'Wm. H. Forney' at the conclusion. Fine. Light folds, else near mint condition. "
1011    WINFIELD SCOTT    "
 (1786 - 1866) American general, a hero during the War of 1812. Commanded the U.S. Army from 1841 through the Mexican and Civil Wars. A presidential candidate in 1852. Postal cover addressed and signed 'Major Gen'l Scott' at top, 4.75 x 2.75 in., ca. 1848, addressed to 'Major General P. F. Smith' in California and hand-delivered. Very good. Persifor Frazer Smith (1798–1858) was an Army officer during the Seminole Wars and Mexican–American War. As commander of US forces in California, he was one of the last military governors of the occupied territory before California became a state. "
1012    WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK    "
 (1824 - 1886) Union major general severely wounded facing Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, also active at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Signature on a small card, a bit toned. Sold with a carte de visite photograph showing Hancock in uniform in a seated pose. Image slightly scuffed with pinholes at top and clipped corners, but would frame well with the signature. Two pieces. "
1013    WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK    "
 (1824 -1886) Union Army officer and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1880, narrowly defeated by Republican James A. Garfield. Known to his Union colleagues as 'Hancock the Superb', he was noted in particular for his personal leadership at the Battle of Gettysburg. Rare signature on a card, adding rank. Two staple holes at top, else fine. "
1014    'THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE' BANK NOTE    "
 War-date $1.00 exchange note issued by The Western &amp; Atlantic Rail Road, 6 x 2.75 in., Atlanta, June 3, 1862, with locomotive and carriage vignette, offering to give the bearer $1.00 in 'current Bank Notes' when $5.00 worth of these notes are presented. Punch canceled, lightly toned. The line was founded on December 21, 1836 with the city of Atlanta founded as its terminus. This line, originally built to 5 ft. gauge, is famous because of the Andrews Raid (commonly referred to as the 'Great Locomotive Chase'), which took place on the W &amp; A on April 12, 1862 during the Civil War. Volunteers from the Union Army, led by civilian scout James J. Andrews, commandeered a train, 'The General', and took it northward toward Chattanooga doing as much damage as possible to the vital line as they went. They were pursued by Confederate forces at first on foot, and later on a succession of locomotives, including 'The Texas', for 87 miles. Because the Union men had cut the telegraph wires, the Confederates could not send warnings ahead to forces along the railway. Confederates eventually captured the raiders and quickly executed some as spies, including Andrews; some others were able to flee. "
1015    ‘INSURRECTIONARY DISTRICTS’ ARE TAXED    "
 Fascinating partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Charleston, May 5, 1865. One Sylvia Miles, residing at 'No. 2 Heyward's Court' in Charleston and assessed at $1,200, is taxed $9.60 for 'taxes, penalty, interest, and costs charged under the Act of Congress entitled 'An Act for the collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary district…'. Very good. Interestingly, the war was still, of course, underway in several parts of the country. "
1016    ‘NO MAN CAN LIVE TO GET INTO [FORT] WAGNER…’    "
 Excellent content Union soldier's letter by Sgt. Sumner B. Cole, Co. F, 10th Conn. Infantry, 4pp. 4to., Morris Island, SC, July 28, 1863 – just days after the desperate, failed Union attempt to take Fort Wagner. In small part: '…Fort Sumter is ours…[it] will fall in less than 10 days…the siege is going to open July the 29th…then they will open on Sumter and Fort Wagner and Cummings Point all at one time…Fort Johnson has been firing night and day for the last three days at our men that are to work mounting guns &amp; where they know we have got them mounted…we was under a heavy fire of shot and shell…Our Lieut. Col. lost his left leg, and 2 men was wounded by a shell from Johnson. Five men in Co. F was buried in the dirt by the bursting of a shell…we had to dig one man out with a shovel…The only way we saved ourselves was to dig holes and to get into them and to keep our eyes skinned…in case the Rebels undertook to charge on our works…most of the work is done in the night such as mounting guns. We have to haul them along by hand…our Troops near charged upon Fort Wagner but they failed, Our Brigade supported them, but no man can live to get into Wagner till after our siege train works on them and roasts them out. We was left to the front that time 24 hours, 12 of which we was under a heavy fire, but as it was the night, we could see the booms coming and get out of the way…the 7th Conn. and 6th Conn. are here…There is 7 Monitors near and the Ironsides and about 20 wooden Gun Boats…Fort Sumter has two guns and one mortar that she can use on us…Fort Wagner has got two guns but they can't use them for our sharp shooters are so near they pick off the gunners as fast as they can get round their guns…Our Marines are to work nights with diving bells picking up torpedoes. They have taken out one chain that was stretched across the channel. The chain is made of large saw mill logs. All of this is unknown to the Rebels…' With transcript. Small chip at top of first page affects on;ly one word of text. Cole would be severely wounded at Newmarket Road, Oct. 7, 1864. "
1017    ‘SLAVES ABDUCTED OR HARBORED BY THE ENEMY’    "
 Fascinating contemporary fair copy of official orders issued from the C.S.A. State Department, 1p. legal folio, Richmond, Oct. 25, 1861, headed: 'Notice to Judicial Officers Taking Testimony in Cases of Slaves abducted or harbored by the Enemy …' The government regulation reads, in small part: '…[the owner] shall if living…make affidavit of ownership &amp; loss by such abduction, harboring, or seizure, waste, or destruction…in no case will the affidavit…be taken as evidence of loss unless it shall appear…that no other and better evidence can be obtained…The judicial officer shall reduce to writing the oral evidence of alleged ownership &amp; loss &amp; injury…together with the affidavits…[which] shall be transmitted to the Secretary of State…' A clean horizontal split partially repaired on verso, else very good. "
1018    CIVIL WAR LETTERS (8)    "
 Group of eight Civil War-date letters, including five Union soldier's letters, as well as four transmittal covers with cancels. Mostly routine, with some soldiers' letters relaying war news and news of camp life. Notable passages include: '...we are on the north side of Alexandria &amp; as we stand facing the City the broad Potomac lies our left...your ma had a letter from Mary...the Union forces had been there and made the Secesh take the oath...I weighed something like a month previous 164 pounds with my overcoat on, but...I think we have fared somewhat better since Hooke has had command...We are to take some more stragglers from Fort McHenry to [Alexandria]...'. One is written in German, untranslated. Very good overall. "
1019    CIVIL WAR LETTERS ON PATRIOTIC LETTERHEAD (7)    "
 Lot of seven Civil War-date letters, five being from Union soldiers, each written on fine patriotic letterheads. Content varies: one soldiers discusses issues caused by the Confederate occupation of Port Royal, another mentions the evacuation of Corinth, and another discusses his confrontation with the father of one of his love interests, concluding: 'You may be sure that I was struck.' Notable other passages include: 'Dear friend, I will fight for my flag or die on the spot' and 'There is not a boy in camp who does not call his Mother the best of all his friends'. Very good. Sold with two transmittal envelopes, each also bearing patriotic imagery. "
1020    CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER GROUPING (4)    "
 Grouping of four newspapers with great Civil War content, including: the Dec. 8, 1860 issue of the Illustrated London News; the Oct. 24, 1864 issue of the New York Times; the December 6 issue of the New York Times; and the June 28, 1865 issue of the New York Times. Content includes the trail against the conspirators of Lincoln's assassination, Lincoln's initial election, Sherman's campaign in Georgia, Sheridan's victories in Virginia, numerous military updates from Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky, and much more. Folds, some spots of foxing, some wear to the edges. Still very good condition overall. "
1021    DEATH BEFORE ATLANTA – THE LAST LETTER, FINAL REQUEST, AND RELATED CORRESPONDENCE OF 1ST LT. CHARLES R. POMEROY, 33RD OHIO INFY.    "
 An extraordinary grouping of letters and documents concerning the death of First Lt. Charles R. Pomeroy, 24 years old, killed in action on August 13, 1864 during the siege of Atlanta. Five pieces are present in the grouping, including what is possibly Pomeroy's last letter home and a note he left behind with his final requests. The 4pp. 8vo. letter is written on U.S. Christian Commission letterhead in light but legible pencil to his sister on Aug. 11, 1864. Ironic content reads, in part: '…What would you think if you would see Yanks &amp; Johnnies mixed up all in front of the Skirmish Pits talking to each other as if they were always good friends, trading canteens, knapsacks, etc. with each other? Well, if you were here you would have seen it. Yes, I &amp; almost all the Regt. Were out in front talking with them…Early this morning the Rebs called us &amp; said they would not shoot if we would not, so it was &amp; we went out 1/2 way &amp; had a good talk with them. It lasted for over 4 hours and we told each other we were going to shooting and all went onto our pits and now the Battle is going on as ever. I hope that we will have another chance…we are in a large open field…about 500 ft. from the Rebs' lines…Our Maj. Was wounded rather badly…If I stay 6 months more, I stand the chance of being Capt…three long years since I first entered the Army…I will move soon, I Think, but I don't know where…'. A copy of a newspaper notice indicates that Pomeroy wrote another letter, 'his last letter', the same day and claimed that 'the Rebel balls don't hit me…'. WITH: an A.L.S. of Capt. JOSEPH HINSON, 33rd Ohio Infantry, 4pp. 4to., 'Near Atlanta, Ga.', Aug. 15, 1864 to 'C. R. Pomeroy', father of the deceased Lieutenant Pomeroy. He writes, in part: '…I have the honor to forward to you an Inventory of the effects of your son…I hope to be able to start them to your address tomorrow, though as yet there is nothing certain…Please accept the sympathy of both officers and men of the Regt. Who also feel that while you have suffered deeply in the loss of a son, the service has lost one of its best and bravest officers, and we have lost an esteemed friend. For my own part, I know of none whose loss I should feel more deeply…&quot; He adds a postscript: 'A request found in his memorandum book is also enclosed…' That final request is pinned to the bottom of Hinson's letter. It reads: 'May 31, 1864. If anything happens [to] me, it is my wish that the Adj. will take charge of my things. Bundle old letters &amp; photos in my trunk &amp; desk which will be found outside of my album, and please send my trunk, etc. home. By doing so, he will confer a last request of C. R. Pomeroy Jr.' WITH: a letter from Surgeon Benjamin F. Miller of the 2nd Ohio Infantry, 4pp. 8vo., Cincinnati, Dec. 10, 1864 to Miss S. W. Pomeroy, likely the same sister offering details on the death of Lt. Pomeroy. In part: '…I am the person that gave Surgeon S. P. Bonner that sad intelligence…I served in the same Brigade along with the lieutenant. After the battle of Stones River, our acquaintance began…Many times had he repeated to me his experience while a prisoner in the hands of the enemy…he endured all of this only to return to meet death…The skirmish line was ordered to advance so as to afford an opportunity to a certain part of the Rebel lines to desert…The advance was made and the work accomplished. The death dealing messengers were sent rapidly into our ranks from a battery that infiltrated our lines, and it became necessary to throw up a defense against this fire…a shell from one of the Rebel guns struck a chimney close by and exploded, sending fragments in all directions, one of which struck the lieutenant, producing death at once…he left a worthy record of brave deeds…I know he was carefully buried so as to render it easily identified at any time…to transfer his remains to a desired destined place…'. WITH: an A.L.S. on Cincinnati Christian Commission letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Oct. 11, 1864 to Miss Pomeroy thanking her for her donation and 'beautiful and touching letter, which has brought tears to all our eyes…worth more than five times five dollars…&quot; with a newspaper clipping quoting her letter WITH: a handwritten Biblical citation dedicated to Pomeroy, accompanied by an engraving: 'The Dying Soldier'. Several period clippings concerning his career and death accompany the lot. Five pieces. "
1022    GUARDING RAILROADS IN TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA    "GUARDING RAILROADS IN TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA 
<br /> Rare war-date printed report, 7 x 7 in., [n.d.], an uncredited report undoubtedly developed by Union engineers setting forth great detail on sixty crucial railroad bridges located on a variety or railroad lines between Atlanta, Chattanooga, Dalton, Kingston, Bridgeport, Cleveland, and other points between north of Atlanta and into central Tennessee. Information on the spans includes distance from the city indicated, location, river crossed, length, height above water, number of spans, type of bridge, and 'Remarks' One corner chip, else very good. The report comes from a group of documents owned by Lt. Henry Osterheld, 68th N.Y. Infantry, a Bavarian-born engineer tasked with construction of pontoon bridges and defense of existing spans. Included is an order sent to Osterheld on letterhead of the Headquarters Department of the Cumberland, Office of Chief Inspector of Railroad Defenses, 1p. 4to., Nashville, Sep. 28, 1864 assigning him to duty: '...in the office of the Chief Inspector Rail Road Defenses for the Department of the Cumberland...' Some toned spots, else very good. Two pieces. 
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1023    HAMMOND GENERAL HOSPITAL – STARVATION RATIONS FOR THE UNION SICK    "
 Fine content Union soldier's letter, 4+pp. (various sizes) on 'Hammond General Hospital' letterhead, Point Lookout, Feb. 3, 1863. Pvt. M. H. Winebrenner of Co. F, 127th Pa. Infantry, writes to his sister. The 127th was a 9-month regiment that was the first brigade to cross the pontoon bridge at Fredericksburg. On Dec. 13, the regiment was decimated with 257 killed or wounded, Winebrenner likely among them. He writes, in small part: '…on this point is the hospital buildings. It is no town, nothing but the hospital buildings…There is no stores here…There is a sutler here and that is the only place you can buy anything to eat, and there is not much place to walk around, no papers, no books, no nothing…in the eating…since we came here, it is beautifully less…We get for breakfast a small slice of black bread, no substance in it at all…and a cup of stuff they call coffee which I nothing but burnt beans, sometimes a small piece of butter that is most strong enough to carry away the bread…dinner is a small piece of bread like in the morning with a cup of soup and supper is the same as breakfast…it impossible to get more here on the Point without money…It won't last forever therefore I am contented…I never got the $5 that John sent me…Some person stole my overcoat and it is gone. That is $7.20 more and here I am at this place nearly starved…many of the men grumbled when we first came here, but then the rations were much better…when men have fallen on the battlefield in defense of their country, they expect much better treatment…we are treated of our just rights here by scamps that the government has put over us…there is no person to see the frauds that are perpetrated here…' Four months later, Winebrenner would be mustered out. "
1024    HOME ON LEAVE!    "
 Hand-colored Civil War letterhead, 4pp. 4.75 x 8 in., a complete scene of chaos captioned: 'A MILITARY SNEAK' and reading: 'You left the Camp of war and strife, Expecting quiet with your wife, But you're assailed, behind, before, You had better leave for war once more.' The image shows the 'happy' soldier on leave protecting himself with a pot as his wife threatens to beat him with a poker and an iron. Meantime, his cat attacks him front the front, and his dog pees on him from behind. Some soiling. Still applicable for most today. "
1025    LIBBY PRISON PRINSONER’S LETTER, LATER K.I.A. AT ATLANTA    "
 Good content letter with transmittal envelope from Union Union 2nd Lt. Charles R. Pomeroy, Co. I, 33rd Ohio Infantry, 2pp. 8vo., 'Libby Prison Rich'd Va.', Nov.6, 1863 to his father in Pomeroy, Ohio. According to a news clipping (copy included), Pomeroy had been captured at Chickamauga when he returned to the battlefield to recover a wounded officer and was captured. Mistaken to be a surgeon, he spent several months at Libby Prison before being exchanged. He writes, in part: '…I cannot tell you how glad I was when I received Sallie's letyter…I am very well indeed. You have not received my letters…Please have my baggage sent home…Put anything in my box that you think I would like to have in the way of eating. A (pillow cover). Send in box reading matter for we have very little of it. The Sanitary Commission has sent us some clothing &amp; a little reading matter. It is very dark where I am writing unto you. Oblige for the stamps &amp; envelopes. Love to all…' Pomeroy signs at conclusion, and again on verso. The adversity paper envelope present bearts a Confederate 'Old Point Comfort Va&quot; cancel and a 'Due 6' stamp. Two pieces. Pomeroy would return to the 33rd Ohio and be promoted to First Lieutenant. He would be killed by artillery shrapnel before Atlanta on August 11, 1864. "
1026    ORIGINAL SOLDIER'S ACCOUNT OF THE 'COLOR EPISODE' OF GETTYSBURG    "
 A fascinating manuscript with an extraordinary backstory, 7pp. legal folio, [n.p., n.d. but certainly 1886], a hand-written account by J.H. BASSLER, a captain of the Color Company of the 149th Pennsylvania, the 'Bucktail Regiment', during the Battle of Gettysburg. Throughout the fighting, the Brigade Commander Col. Stone ordered the color guard to detach itself from the regiment to divert the advancing Confederates' attention from the bulk of the Union forces. While the ruse worked, this left the color guard unprotected from rebel attack, and since no order to retreat was issued, the entire regiment was killed or severely wounded. Bassler, who barely survived the war, penned this account in black ink, adding corrections later in pencil. Filled with far too many details to realistically quote, the account reads in very small part: 'It was while the Regt. lay on the Chambersburg pike, facing North, its extreme left on the crest of McPherson's Ridge, exposed to an enfilading fire from a rebel battery...that Col. Stone...had the colors detached...and left them with orders to stay there until sent for...[they] were fully alive to the danger of their situation...they had seen the approach of rebel forces extending for miles...there was a rebel yell...a foe had hold of [the Color Sergeant BREHM's] flag, saying: 'This is mine'...The color Sergeant had him by the throat, giving utterance: 'No be-damned if it is'...he was brought down at last by a piece of exploding shell which also broke into the staff of the colors...impelled on by indomitable will, the Sergt. was quickly on his feet again and grasping now the flag with his left hand, racked with pain, yet undismayed, he made a last heroic effort to save the precious charge in his care...though his wound was such as to prove fatal...he showed no evidence of pain...Fridell in the account he gave me on the field of battle...he and Hammel engaged the rebels at the lane in a close encounter to draw attention from Brehm...both were wounded then &amp; had their wounds in front of the body...Brehm [ran] against Lehman, the bearer of the State flag, with such force that it threw him forward on his hands and knees, with the colors extended across the rail pile...a rebel on the other side of the pile had hold of the flag while another who had jumped on the pile was pointing his gun at Lehman at such short range that the latter quickly seized the barrel...Spayd discharged his gun into the rebel and then hurled it with all his might into the face of the one who was now drawing the flag across the rails...' Much, much more dramatic content, including further details about the company's desperate attempt to control the colors against Confederate forces. Bassler signs at the conclusion, adding his rank: 'Late Capt Co C. 149'. Some light staining, else fine to very fine condition. Sold with a typed transcription of the letter, and a 1983 pamphlet reprinted from a 1910 address by Bassler, which includes yet more details about the incident and photographs of the men mentioned in the letter. "
1027    PREPARING FOR THE ASSAULT ON FORT WAGNER, BY A SOLDIER MORTALLY WOUNDED THERE    "
 Excellent content Union soldier's letter by Sgt. John G. Abbott, Co. D, 48th New York Infantry, 6pp. 4to. with cover, 'In Camp Folly Island', July 7 [1863]', to his father. Abbott describes events leading up to the assault on Fort Wagner which would occur 11 days hence. In part: '…On the evening of the 3rd of July we rec'd marching orders…to be ready to embark early in the morning…as we were in the right of the Brigade, we had to embark last so as to land first…Gen. Strong and Staff came on board with us…at sunset we were about five miles north of the Bar and quite a number of the Boys were singing 'N.Y.'…At 10 1/2 in the evening, we came up to the fleet opposite Strong Inlet, and we was hailed by the Gun Boat Rover…things were not yet ready for us to disembark and that we had better return to the [Hilton] Head to prevent being seen by the Rebels…Gen. Strong remained with Seymour and went to Folly Island…met the U.S. Gun Boat Massachusetts with Adl. Dahlgren aboard and mail onboard…He is to be here tonight with three more of the Monitors…cruised around near Edisto so as to prevent the Rebels from seeing us…we were at the bar at Stono…We were the first to land…some had to land in small boats…the whole Brigade was landed together…all the Steamers out of sight to sea before daylight…marched about four miles up the beach…we were waked up to get our coffee which the 6th Ct. had prepared for us…There was near 7,000 here before we came here, and I think there is now at least 12,000….the 52nd and 104th and the Negro Regts. [including the 54th Mass.] are to be here tonight…and they are all encamped in the woods behind the beach, and anyone passing the shore could not tell there was 500 men on the Island…we are not to stay here more than a day or two if we are successful…had a good view of Moultrieville, could see the flags on the tops of the houses, and see the Rebel Steamers…could also see the Rebel Pickets on the Island, which is not more than 400 yards of our masked batteries…we have about 35 rifled guns and 15 ten-inch mortars…ready to open up…if the Monitors get here tonight, the ball will commence…All our guns bear direct on the Batteries…300 Rebels bathing on the channel…within 40 yards of our batteries…sharp shooters could have killed every one of them…The attack now depend on our Monitors getting here as it is to be a land and Naval attack together. The Gun Boats is to shell them in the front…while we shell them in front on this side and rear…Charleston is destined to be ours…To take Charleston, men must be killed, and it may be I…I would rather die trying to enter Charleston, the heart of secession, than die in our hospitals…' Much more detail in this historic content letter. In the assault on Fort Wagner on July 18, the loss of the 48th was 242 killed, wounded and missing. Sgt. Abbott would be among them – he would die from his wounds a few weeks after the engagement that decimated his regiment. "
1028    SOLDIER STILL TALKING AFTER A CANNONBALL TAKES TOP OF HIS HEAD OFF    "
 Incredible and mortifying Union soldier's letter, 4pp. 8vo., 'Camp Hooker Lower Potomac', Feb. 24, 1862. Pvt. Edwin Y. Brown, Co. B, 1st Mass. Infantry, writes his young brother in clear, very legible pencil. In part: '…I think the secesh have seen their best days…I shall be able to tell some pretty big stories…though I can tell some pretty hard facts. I will tell you one now so you will know some of the sights of war…At Bull Run on the memorable Thursday the N.Y 12th regiment run and left us, one of them having got as he thought a safe distance down with his back to a tree, and commenced to eat when a big cannon ball came and took his head (from his mouth up) off, and left him with a piece of bread in one hand and a bologna sausage in the other, sitting in the same position, still alive and his tongue wagging. Oh, it was an awful sight…How should you like to be a soldier? But it is nothing after you get used to it…' Fine condition, with transcript. The New Yorkers did indeed retreat through the lines of the 1st Mass., which regiment was the last to leave the field of battle. Brown enlisted on May 23, 1861, and he would serve the duration of the war, resigning a 2nd Lieutenant, 82nd U.S. Colored Infantry on June 16, 1865. He was wounded twice, at Williamsburg and 2nd Bull Run. "
1029    THREE CONSECUTIVE CONFEDERATE $100 BILLS, T-65 CR493    "
 Lot of three consecutively-numbered T-65 CR493 Confederate $100 bills, CU #175, all dated Feb. 17, 1864, nos. 66931, 66932, and 66933. Toned on verso, else very good. "
1030    HAMMOND HOSPITAL, POINT LOOKOUT NEWSPAPER    "
 Rare Civil War newspaper, the 'Hammond Gazette', 4pp. 8 x 11.5 in., Point Lookout, Md., March 10, 1863, further headlined: 'For the Benefit of the Sick and Wounded in Hammond General Hospital' A variety of news and other items are included, notably the resignation of Gen. Franz Sigel, an editorial on the dearth of promotions of medical officers by brevet, Yazoo Pass, war news, poetry, and a list of patients at the hospital ordered by state. Slightly worn with two toned spots, still quite good. In 1862, the U. S. government leased land at Point Lookout to build a military hospital for war casualties. The hospital was constructed on pilings and had 16 buildings arranged like the spokes of a wheel with four small buildings in the center. Hammond Hospital could handle 1400 patients, with casualties transported by water on steamers. After the Battle of Gettysburg, a POW was built on the same peninsula and Hammond started taking in injured and sick Confederate prisoners in addition to Federal soldiers, and the hospital soon became overcrowded. After the war ended, the government closed Hammond Hospital in 1865, and the buildings were demolished or sold. "
1031    SHEET OF UNCUT CONFEDERATE STAMPS    "
 A sheet on one hundred Confederate Type 1 in. ten-cent postage stamps, 9 x 11 in., each bearing a portrait of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Imprinted at bottom: 'Archer, Bank Note Engraver, Richmond, Va.' Lightly toned, with one tiny spot between two stamps, else in excellent condition. Matted in maroon and mounted in a grey imitation-marble frame, along with a photograph of the main fireplace in the Confederate White House, now the Museum of the Confederacy. "
1032    UNION SOLDIER'S SCRAPBOOKS FROM OCCUPIED NEW ORLEANS    "UNION SOLDIER'S SCRAPBOOKS FROM OCCUPIED NEW ORLEANS 
<br /> Pair of scrapbooks assembled by Lt. Theodore R. Skinner, a 19 year-old student who enlisted with the 30th Massachusetts Infantry as a drummer in November, 1861 and served until July, 1866, mostly in occupation duty in New Orleans. While there, his regiment lost 341 men to disease alone! The two scrapbooks are each 14 x 9.5 in. and about 100pp. each, covering the period of approx. September, 1862 to December, 1864. The great majority of the contents, by far, are war-related clippings from newspapers in (largely) New Orleans, Boston, and a few points in between, along with several documents, currency, printings, etc. Of great interest is a U.S. Sequestration Committee order instructing slaves to return to their plantations to work, for which the land owner is obliged to pay them 1/20th of the year's crop or a monthly salary of $1.00 to $3.00, depending on their skills. Amazingly, the document, which is to be signed by the landowner, concludes: '...acceptance of this contract does not imply the surrender of any right of property in the slave...' WITH: a May 26, 1863 pass through the lines at Baton Rouge, issued to Skinner; calling card of Ladislas Zulavsky, commander of the 82nd United States Colored Infantry; an 1859 draft on bankers Benoist, Shaw &amp; Co.; rose CSA $5.00 note, Dec. 2, 1862; and several general orders, including the discharge of a colonel for cowardice, an order establishing schools for black children, banning whippings, and setting land aside for ex-slaves to cultivate, voting and the administration of the oath of allegiance, disrespect shown naval officers by army sentries, and an amazing 1866 general order in which a New Orleans civilian is charged with sedition and an attempt to cause a riot when he publicly sand 'The Bonnie Blue Flag' and cheered Jefferson Davis. The crowd erupted and attacked Union soldiers with clubs. The miscreant is sentenced to two years of hard labor in the Dry Tortugas. The balance of the albums is comprised of several hundred newspaper clippings, some quite rare including the Confederate Vicksburg Whig's report on the sinking of a Union gunboat, The Era (New Orleans), The Daily Evening Traveller (Boston), True Delta (New Orleans), The Boston Journal, The Daily Mississippian (Confederate, Jackson), New York Herald, Boston Evening Transcript, and others. Rich in period content, covering many of the major battles, predominantly those in the deep South and Sherman's March to the Sea. Three of four covers present and detached, contents toned slightly from glue show-through but entirely and easily read, overall very good. 
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1033    UNION SOLDIER’S MOSBY RAID BATTLEFIELD DRAWINGS    "
 Pair of pencil drawings on a single 4.75 x 7.5 in. sheet, drawn by one 'C. R. Harris[?]' for a family member. The images include 'Scene in the Army of the Potomac – Taking Supper' ans showing men gathered before a fire and men tents as a sentry patrols. Beneath the soldier adds a drawing of a wrecked railroad bridge with possibly a train in the rubble and a destroyed cannon in the foreground, captioning the piece: 'Ruins of the R.R. Bridge, over Cedar Run on the Orange and Alex. RR near Warrenton Junction, Va.&quot; Some marginal chips, mounted to a portion of a period album page. The caption on the latter drawing undoubtedly refers to John Mosby's raid at Catlett's Station on May 30, 1863 where he destroyed a train on the line mentioned and held off Union troops with a single artillery piece. 200-300 "
1034    'CAUGHT IN THE OPEN' BY DALE GALLON    "
 Great limited-edition print celebrating the Henry Magazine Rifle: 'Caught in the Open' by DALE GALLON, 19.25 x 16.5 in. (sight), no. 515/950, showing a Union sentry on the run from Confederate forces, captioned: 'The fresh tracks mean this Federal Vedette is probably in someone's sights. His new repeater won't help but a fast horse might.' The bottom-right corner bears a picture and description of the Henry Magazine Rifle, while the artist signs in pencil at the lower-right. Double-matted and framed to a total size of 24 x 22 in. Sold with a COA. "
1035    'TOO CLOSE TO SKEDADDLE' BY DALE GALLON    "
 Great limited-edition print celebrating the U.S. Springfield Artillery Musketoon Model 1847: 'Too Close to Skedaddle' by DALE GALLON, 19.25 x 16.5 in. (sight), no. 515/950, showing a Union soldier sniping at a Confederate soldier, captioned: 'This looks like one of Mosby's boys. He must be in a tight spot, trying to sharpshoot with an old yankee smoothbore musketoon.' The bottom-right corner bears a picture and description of the musketoon, while the artist signs in pencil at the lower-right. Double-matted and framed to a total size of 24 x 22 in. Sold with a COA. "
1036    'WARREN'S STATUE, LITTLE ROUND TOP' BY LEVI MUMPER    "
 Jacob Ira Mumper (American, 1867-1923). 'Warren's Statue, Little Round Top'. Original vintage albumen print. c1880, depicting the statue of Union Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren surveying Devil's Den and the Wheat Field at Gettysburg. Stamped on verso: 'Mumper &amp; Co. Photo. Artists Baltimore St. Gettysburg, Pa.' On original mount. Levi Mumper (1843-1916) opened a photographic gallery in Gettysburg c.1864. Most of his battlefield scenes appear to have been taken beginning in the mid-1870s. He sold the photographic business to his son Jacob Ira Mumper (1867-1923) c.1895. Jacob continued the business, using a predominant imprint of 'J.I. Mumper', until 1911, when it was taken over by Jacob's brother Clyde (1879-1967). Clyde and another brother, John A. (1874-1957) operated the business until it was closed in 1948, using the major imprint 'Mumper Studios'. Image size: 3 7/8 x 5 9/16 in. (98 x 141 mm). [24051] |200| {R100} szz~ozz "
1037    (ULYSSES S. GRANT)    "
 Carte de visite photograph of Grant standing and in uniform, credited to Brady and with revenue stamp on verso. Trimmed at bottom, corners clipped. "
1038    CONFEDERATE N.C.O. MOUNTED ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH    "
 Mounted albumen photograph of what appears to be a young Confederate N.C.O., 8 X 5.75 in. overall, shows the man three-quarter length and seated with his hands in his lap. His jacket displays at least seven button and cuffs have two buttons, one on either side of some piped trim commonly seen on C.S.A. uniforms. The mount is marked 'F' in one corner, and the soldier is identified as 'A. L. MANNING' in pencil on verso. The right corner of the image was lost, and the mount was colored to 'match' the photo long ago. Despite the repair, still very good. "
1039    CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS TINTYPE    "CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS TINTYPE 
<br /> Ninth plate tintype depicting what appears to be two seated Confederate soldiers, both wearing shell jackets that button to the neck, certainly not standard Army-issue jackets. One man sports a round (gold?) ring. In a half case. Small abrasion at bottom, generally very good. 
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1040    PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA REGIMENT'S ALBUMEN GROUP PHOTO    "
 Civil War-era albumen photograph, 10 in. x 13 in. sepia, depicting a regiment of troops in militia-style uniforms, including tall-plumed shakos, standing at attention with rifles and bayonets. A group of civilians can also be seen on the right side of the frame. The image is affixed to a card stock mount with a printed border, bearing the photographer's name 'Geo. M. Bretz' and the location 'Pottsville, Pa.' at bottom. Shows a large dark mark at left, with additional smaller marks overall, all appearing top have been caused by damage to the original glass plate, else very good. Mounted in a gilt food frame. "
1041    PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER WITH MUSKET    "
 Carte de visite photograph showing a Union army soldier in uniform standing and in uniform, holding a musket by his side. He is identified in pencil at bottom as 'N. H. Hutton' Back mark by photographer N. Newell, Philadelphia. Some uneven toning to edges of image, still quite good. "
1042    UNION SOLDIER QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE    "
 UNION SOLDIER QUARTER PLATE TINTYPE Cased quarter-plate tintype photograph, depicting a seated Union soldier with his hand tucked into the breast of his uniform, with added coloration to the cheeks and gold paint highlights to the buttons and shoulder bars. An inscription within the case identifies him as C.L. Ely of the 27th Connecticut Volunteers. Very good. "
1043    YANKEE WITH ORNATE SWORD TINTYPE    "
 Tintype photograph, 2.75 x 3.25 in., shows a soldier three-quarter length in uniform with sword with an ornate handle, most likely one issued to musicians. The photo was very lightly accented in gold at the time of its creation. Set into half of a cardboard case. Very good. "
1044    UNION SAILOR’S TARRED HAT, TINTYPE, AND SAILOR’S PALM    "
 Rarely encountered trio of items from a single Union sailor. Included in the lot is a 14 x 12.25 tarred woven straw hat as issued to Union sailors, complete with leather sweatband (partially detached). The front of the brim of the hat is only the very slightest bit loosened in the weave – this no doubt caused by the sailor pulling down on the cap as a form of salute to officers. The hat is accompanied by a 2.25 x 3.25 tintype of the sailor seated and in uniform, likely wearing this very hat, set into half of a gutta percha case. Finally, there is a very well-used 'sailor's palm', a leather palm guard used by the sailor to hold needles and protect the palm when repairing torn sails. All three items purchased in a single New England estate. "
1045    MODEL 1855 BAYONET IN SURROUNDING TREE LIMB, GETTYSBURG    "
 A superb relic very rarely encountered today, a full-length Model 1855 socket bayonet that was literally picked-up by a growing tree and eventually encased within one of the tree's limbs. The well-weathered bayonet measures 21 in. overall, and appears by its lesser-quality construction to be Confederate issue, though we cannot warrant that as fact. The limb itself, 16 in. tall and 14 in. wide, was clearly cut many decades ago. It originates from a local Gettysburg dealer who himself sourced it locally, though its history beyond a few decades ago is unknown. One of the best battlefield relics we've encountered. With our COA on request. "
1046    A SMALL LOCK OF ROBERT E. LEE'S HAIR    "
 An extraordinary relic, a lock of two strands of Robert E. Lee's hair. The locket was obtained by our consignor from Butterfield's in Los Angeles in 2001, who describes the provenance of the item: '...originally contained within a gold locket which in turn was passed down through the Lee family to Mr. Beverly Middleton, nephew of Robert E. Lee III...' A letter of authenticity issued by our consignor is included. Handsomely mounted to foamcore with a reproduction of an image of Lee and descriptive label, matted with burgundy velvet. "
1047    CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY GOGGLES    "
 Rare pair of Civil War artillery goggles. These goggles are comprised of oval pale green lenses set into a thin metal frames which in turn surmount a fine wire mesh with a teardrop-shaped frame at bottom, meant to fit snugly against the eye socket. These eyepieces would be joined by a cord and have additional cord attached at the ends so that the apparatus could be tied about the head. These goggles are sold with the original tine case. Included also is a copy of a photograph from the reference book 'Touched By Fire' by William C. Davis, a 1985 National Historical Society publication. Page 558 bears a photo of a Confederate officer wearing these goggles, which were designed to prevent dust and debris from blinding the wearer when cannon were fired. "
1048    CONFEDERATE “BODY HOOK” FROM ANTIETAM    "
 Enfield .69 cal. Model 1842 musket bayonet, almost certainly C.S.A.-issue, dug at Gettysburg. The 17.5 in. 'dug' bayonet has had the terminal 2.5 in. of the blade bent back upon itself. Many claim that such bayonets were used as 'body hooks' to drag the dead off the field toward makeshift graves. This particular example, from a private collection, was purchased from Sharpsburg Arsenal in the 1990s. "
1049    GETTYSBURG BULLET IN WOOD    "
 Cross-section of wood 4.5 in wide, 2.25 in tall, bearing an embedded Minie ball that crashed into it during the Battle of Gettysburg. This relic was obtained by us directly from a Gettysburg collector who hunts relics on private land in the town, and discovered this piece approx. twenty years ago. "
1050    U.S.S. CAIRO CANNON GRAPESHOT    "
 Relic from the Union ironclad warship USS CAIRO, a 2 in. wide iron piece of grapeshot mounted atop an aluminum base. The base in engraved: '1862 USS CAIRO 1964'. This relic was recovered in the initial attempt to salvage the vessel in October, 1964, when hopes of lifting the ironclad and her cargo of artifacts intact were crushed as the 3-inch cables being used to lift the ship cut deeply into its wooden hull. She was later successfully salvaged and is now on display. The USS CAIRO was one of the first American ironclad warships built during the Civil War. In June 1862, she led the capture of the Confederate garrison of Fort Pillow, enabling Union forces to occupy Memphis. As part of the Yazoo Pass Expedition, she was sunk on 12 December 1862, while clearing mines for the attack on Haines Bluff. She was the first ship ever to be sunk by a a remotely detonated mine. "
1051    UNION FEDERAL EAGLE BREAST PLATE    "
 Nice example of a Union breast plate, 2.5 in. dia., with federal eagle stamped in brass on the front. The reverse bears its original lead filling and two metal loops. Very good condition, and better than usually seen. "
1052    VETERAN CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S HAT BADGE    "
 Fine high quality polished brass hat badge issued to an officer of of the United confederate Veterans, 2.5 in. wide, pin back, in fine condition. "
1053    WAR LOG IN ITS NATURAL STATE    "
 A complete Civil War 'war log' in an 'as found' state, aged wood still covered in lichen and dried moss, a minie ball only very carefully and unobtrusively exposed in a knot hole at one end. An evocative contrast of nature...and death. "
1054    THE LAST CONFEDERATE FLAG AND THE FIRST SERMON FOR FREED BLACKS IN RICHMOND    "
 A rare and most desirable relic a small section of the last Confederate flag to fly over the Capitol of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia. The remnant is an approx. 2 x 1.5 in. section of beige cloth removed from the Third National flag which was seized by Union soldiers when the city fell on April 3 1865. A section of the flag came into the hands of Methodist minister John O. Foster who is said to have preached the first sermon in the city after its capture. He found himself in the Confederate Treasury where he helped himself to bonds of all types and denominations now worthless. At about the same time he obtained section of the capitol's flag to which he affixed the bonds and a label: 'Confederate Money Valuable as Curios. Pieces of flag floating over Capitol at Richmond day of capitulation'. After securing the bonds and flag remnants Foster then preached (under guard) at the Presbyterian Church to an audience composed largely of newly-freed slaves. Double-matted with one corner of the flag remnant turned-up to expose a portion of the bond beneath with descriptive label beneath. Flag was examined by noted textile/flag expert Fonda Thompson and approved verso bears attribution as to flag's provenance. "
1055    THE LAST CONFEDERATE FLAG AND THE FIRST SERMON FOR FREED BLACKS IN RICHMOND    "
 A rare and most desirable relic a small section of the last Confederate flag to fly over the Capitol of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia. The remnant is an approx. 2 x 1.5 in. section of beige cloth removed from the Third National flag which was seized by Union soldiers when the city fell on April 3 1865. A section of the flag came into the hands of Methodist minister John O. Foster who is said to have preached the first sermon in the city after its capture. He found himself in the Confederate Treasury where he helped himself to bonds of all types and denominations now worthless. At about the same time he obtained section of the capitol's flag to which he affixed the bonds and a label: 'Confederate Money Valuable as Curios. Pieces of flag floating over Capitol at Richmond day of capitulation'. After securing the bonds and flag remnants Foster then preached (under guard) at the Presbyterian Church to an audience composed largely of newly-freed slaves. Double-matted with one corner of the flag remnant turned-up to expose a portion of the bond beneath with descriptive label beneath. Flag was examined by noted textile/flag expert Fonda Thompson and approved verso bears attribution as to flag's provenance. "
1056    BENJAMIN CHURCH - THE FIRST 'ARMY RANGER'    "
 (c. 1639 - 1718) Founder of an armed force considered the forerunner of the U.S. Army's Rangers when he led the first ranger force in America, 1676. Church was commissioned by the Governor of the Plymouth Colony, Josiah Winslow, to form the first ranger company for King Philip's War. He later employed the company to raid Acadia during King William's War and Queen Anne's War. Church designed his force primarily to emulate Indian patterns of war, and developed a special full-time unit mixing white colonists selected for frontier skills with friendly Indians to carry out offensive strikes against hostile Indians and French in terrain where normal militia units were ineffective. Excessively rare A.D.S. 'Benja'n Church' as a justice of the peace, [Little Compton, Rhode Island], Aug. 10, 1708, a summons issued sent ordering various Rhode Island sheriffs to arrest one 'Edward Briggs, Yeoman' whom Church states went to a man's house where he did 'speak and give out many abusive words...' and then apparently proceeded to batter one of those present with a club. Unfortunately, Church wrote this writ rather quickly and its legibility suffered as a result. Some marginal chips at top and bottom, those at top costing a few letters of text, staining, but Church's signature is bold and untouched. "
1057    ADAM PHILIPPE, COMTE DE CUSTINE    "
 (1740 – 1793) French general, served in the American Revolutionary War joining Rochambeau's Expedition Particuliere (Special Expedition) supporting the American colonists. Following the successful Virginia campaign and the Battle of Yorktown, he returned to France and rejoined his unit in the Royal Army. His failure commanding the Army of the North led to his trial and summary execution by guillotine. Manuscript L.S. 'Custine' as commander of the Army of the Rhine, [n.p.], 1792, in French, apparently an order that certain payments be made. Fine. "
1058    BRITISH 'FIRE ROCKET' FRAME DESIGN DRAWING    "
 Fascinating design for a 'Fire Rocket Fraim &amp;c.' with 'Gunpowder Properties of the different Ingredients for Making Gunpowder by Different Powers in Europe', 2pp. legal folio, [England, n.d. ca. 1810]. Recto bears a page-long design of a 'Fire Rocket Fraim', a tubular structure over 18 feet long with various cross pieces, pins and thumb screws illustrated. It appears that this frame held a Congreve rocket or similar projectile until its ignition and launch. Such rockets were used with great effect by the British in many campaigns, including during the War of 1812 and the attack on Fort McHenry. The verso shows various percentages of saltpeter, charcoal and sulfur generally used by various European powers in mixing gunpowder. Methods of testing gunpowder at Kings Mills is described in detail, including performance in firing cannon balls and when used in the firing of muskets. Excellent content, lightly soiled at folds, else very good. "
1059    ELIAS DAYTON    "
 (1737 - 1807) American Revolution brigadier general, a colonel of New Jersey troops promoted upon the direct recommendation of Washington. Manuscript D.S. as Mayor of Elizabethtown, 1p. 8vo., [Essex Co., NJ], Mar. 6, 1799, a sworn statement that a witness had moved to New York, sworn before Dayton who signs at bottom. On the verso, the document bears a two-line signed endorsement by AARON OGDEN (1756–1839), U.S. Senator and the fifth Governor of New Jersey. Ogden is perhaps best known today as the defendant in Gibbons v. Ogden which destroyed the monopoly power of steamboats on the Hudson River in 1824. Split with some minor loss at bottom, repaired with archival tape on verso, marginal chips and a seal stain in the text, none of which affects the signatures. "
1060    FRANCIS BARBER    "
 (1750 - 1783) Colonel in the 3rd New Jersey Regiment of the Continental Army, serving in the Sullivan Expedition and Battle of Yorktown, surviving wounds in the Battles of Monmouth and Newton, later dying when a cut tree fell on him and his horse at base camp on his way to dine with George Washington. Rare cut signature from a letter, affixed to a 9 x 6.75 sheet of paper, beneath an affixed engraving. Some chips to the sheet's edges, though contents in very good condition. "
1061    JEREMIAH WADSWORTH    "
 (1743 - 1804) American statesman, represented Connecticut in both the Continental Congress and the House of Representatives. During the Revolution he served as Commissary General. War-date A.E.S. ordering that a payment be made, Hartford, Oct. 8, 1777, this in response to an A.D.S. on the verso by Sgt. Elias Hopkins seeking funds to 'Pay the Widow Susannah Bunce for making 13 shirts...' 6 x 4 in. overall, very good. "
1062    JOHN BUBENHEIM BAYARD    "
 (1738 - 1807) Revolutionary politician and soldier and speaker of the of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. When regiments were raised for the defense of Philadelphia in 1775, Bayard became Colonel of the second regiment. They fought at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown, and Princeton. Partly-printed war-date D.S., 1p. 8vo., Philadelphia, Mar. 21, 1777, an order that wages be paid to William Clark, a member of the General Assembly. "
1063    JOHN HANCOCK MEDICAL BILL, 1778    "
 JOHN HANCOCK (1737-1793) American Revolutionary politician and first signer of the Declaration of Independence, President of the Continental Congress and two-time Governor of Massachusetts. War-date document, 1p. 9 x 5 in., Philadelphia, Mar. 22, 1779, a bill for '...two bottles of Moradants anti scorbutic drops and send forward to Thaddeus Burr Esq. of Connecticut at the desire of Mr. Hancock. . . &pound;3.&quot; An antiscorbutic was used to treat scurvy, a common ailment of the era caused by a lack of vitamin C. The document continues: at bottom on March 22, 1779: 'Please to allow the above acct. to Mr. Elias E. Warner &amp; you'll oblige your humble servant.' Earlier in July 1778, Hancock had commanded 6,000 men in an attack against the British at Newport, Rhode Island. Matted with an engraving and framed. "
1064    JOSIAH QUINCY SR.    "
 (1744 - 1774) American patriot and lawyer who, with John Adams, defended Capt. Preston and his soldiers against charges levied against them following the Boston Massacre, was one of the first to urge separation from England, served as an agent to England seeking support from American sympathizers there. Rare A.D.S. on the verso of a demand note, 1p. 8 x 3.25 in., Boston, July 13, 1767 in which one John Curtis promises to pay Edmond Quincy 86 pounds. On the verso, Quincy endorse the note: '1769 Nov:ber 3: Rec'd on this note twenty seven pounds 2/4 [?]...', numerically noting the sum paid and signing. Right side of the note is water stained affecting one word of text, else very good. "
1065    PETER DELANOY - FIRST ELECTED MAYOR OF NEW YORK    "
 (d. 1690) The first publicly elected mayor of New York, and he would retain that distinction until 1834. Rare manuscript D.S., 2pp. legal folio, [New York], Dec. 28, 1694, the last will of Jeremias Johnson Westerhout, leaving his entire estate to his wife Cathalina Rapalje and making her executor of his estate. Westerhout signs at conclusion. At left, Delanoy signs as a witness, along with JACOBUS VERPLANCK (1671–1699) from the prominent family of the same name. Water stain at top barely detracts, else very good. Matted with an image of Delanoy at his swearing in, the entirety framed between two pieces of glass so that both sides of the document remain visible. PETER DELANOY served from 1689 to 1691 and was the first and only directly-elected Mayor of New York City until 1834. In 1688, King James II of England was overthrown, and this precipitated a revolution in the colonies known as Leisler's Rebellion. Delanoy, one of Leisler's friends and ally, was elected Mayor of New York. German American merchant and militia captain Jacob Leisler seized control of the colony's south and ruled it from 1689 to 1691. The uprising took place in the aftermath of the 1689 Boston revolt in the Dominion of New England, which had included New York, and it reflected colonial resentment against the policies of James II. Royal authority was not restored until 1691 when English troops and a new governor were sent to New York. Leisler was arrested and executed, but the revolt left the colony polarized, bitterly split into two rival factions. On September 29, 1689, by order of the committee of safety, New Yorkers had come together in their wards, and for the first time they had elected their aldermen, councilmen, and Delanoy to be their mayor. On October 14, Delanoy was proclaimed mayor by Governor Jacob Leisler, and on the same day he took the oath of office in city hall at Coenties Slip. "
1066    REVOLUTIONARY WAR DOCUMENTS (2)    "
 Pair of Revolutionary War documents, each 1p. 12mo., includes a June 12, 1775 request from Capt. Emery Pease, 22nd Conn. Reg't at Somers, that he be furnished with 20 pounds so as to pay men during training, along with a document from 'Camp Highland', Dec. 10, 1781, to the Hartford Pay Table re: delivery of notes. Both documents are light. "
1067    REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECEIPT FOR BLANKETS    "
 War-date manuscript D.S., 1p. 8 x 5 in., Hartford, Oct. 6, 1778, a receipt for seven blankets for the use of men in his company, signed by recipient Capt. John Barnard serving in 'Col'n Wyllys Regt'. Very good. Col. Samuel Wyllys commanded the 3rd Connecticut Regiment. "
1068    RICHARD VARICK    "
 (1753 - 1831) Revolutionary War officer, aide to Benedict Arnold and appointed by Washington to be Secretary for Continental Army records. D.S. as Mayor of New York, 1p. folio, New York, Mar. 4, 1796, a partly-printed license issued to William Gardner to operate a tavern, with the proviso that there shall be no '...Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards of Dice...Billiard-Table...or Shuffle-Board...' Vertical crease, one tiny split at right, else very good. "
1069    SELLING CIDER TO INDIANS IN RHODE ISLAND, 1718    "
 Legal writ, a bond signed by Justice of the Peace Joel Almy, 1p. 8vo., Bristol, RI, 1718, recording the names of those who have pledged fifty pounds security in the case of widow Elizabeth Head. The document orders Head to appear '...to answer to the complaint of Zacheus Pohgunnaguit, Indian, for selling to him the sd Indian more than two potts of Cyder...' Two dark marginal toned spots affect perhaps three words, else very good. "
1070    SOLDIER BUYS HIS UNIFORM WITH CONTINENTAL CURRENCY    "
 War-date A.D.S. of Capt. Eleazer Claghorn, 6th Conn. Regt., 1p. 6 x 4 in., Salisbury, Feb. 10, 1779, an order to the State Commissary at New Milford to issue '...Phinehas Strong of Colo. Meigs Regt...one Pare of Britches, and one pare of Stockings and Shoes his paying for the same...' Water stained, else very good. This was a good deal for Strong, as it allowed him to use his otherwise worthless Continental currency for tangible goods. "
1071    THOMAS H. CUSHING    "
 THOMAS H. CUSHING (1755-1822) Officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, later Adjutant General of the Army during the War of 1812. Manuscript N.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Fort Adams, May 24, 1800, in full: 'Deliver two Bear Skins for the use of a Detachment of the Second Regiment', to which Cushing adds, in his own hand: '...to decorate their hats.' Cushing executes his elaborate signature at the conclusion, adding his rank of Major. Split along an original fold and repaired, with some toning, else very good. "
1072    THOMAS HUTCHINSON    "
 (1711 - 1780) Royalist Colonial Governor of Massachusetts whose support of the Stamp Act led to the burning of his home. His repressive policies hastened the onset of the Revolution. Partly-printed D.S. as Probate Court Justice, 1p. oblong 8vo., Boston, Aug. 20, 1756, authorizing three individuals to appraise the estate of a recently-deceased citizen within their county. Hutchinson signs at the conclusion. Matted with a portrait, then framed to a total size of 17 x 11 in. Trimmed with notable spots of foxing, just good condition. "
1073    PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM PRESENTED TO ACTRESS MARTHA RAYE    "
 An incredibly rarity, an original Presidential Medal of Freedom presented to actress MARTHA RAYE (1916 - 1994) by President Bill Clinton on November 2, 1993. The medal, approx. 2.25 in. dia., takes the form of a golden star with white enamel, with a red enamel pentagon and a blue enamel central disc. The disc bears thirteen gold stars, taken from the Seal of the United States, within a golden ring. Golden spread-winged bald eagles stand between the points of the star. The reverse side bears her engraved name 'MARTHA RAYE' and the date of her awarding 'NOVEMBER 2, 1993'. The blue ribbon above has been presented in the form of a bow, as was customary for many female recipients. The medal is accompanied by a service ribbon, bearing a spread-winged eagle affixed atop a blue ribbon. Very slight scuffs to the reverse side, else in near mint condition. Sold within an original wooden presentation box with blue felt backing, approx. 7.25 x 7.25 x 2 in. closed with a clasp at front and bearing an inset metal U.S. seal at top of the lid. Sold with a prophetic T.L.S. (autopen-signature) from Bill Clinton on Clinton/Gore campaign letterhead, sent on Raye's birthday one year before his first term as President, 1p. 4to., Aug. 27, 1992, reading in part: 'The party honoring one of the greatest ladies in show business is surely grand…Martha, not only have you thrilled theatre goers for years with your enormous talent, your good heart, and your love of life, but also you have been a respected citizen…I admire you and commend you for your tireless efforts to entertain our troops in three wars…I know you have been nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. You deserve it…and I'd be thrilled if things go well to be able to present it to you!' He boldly signs 'Bill Clinton' in blue ink at the conclusions. Beautifully triple-matted and framed to a total size of 16.5 x 19 in. Folds, light blue staining at bottom-left, else fine. Sold with a T.L.S. from BOB HOPE (1903 - 2003) on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 26, 1994, sent to a representative of the Friars Club regarding Raye's memorial services: 'Martha was sunshine. She probably had the biggest heart in Hollywood…she as always 'bigger than life'. And she was more popular with the GIs than a weekend pass. They loved her in Vietnam…she played hillsides and foxholes. She played permitted outposts, radar bases, PT boats…she earned the love, respect, and admiration of every homesick guy in uniform…she was a great gall, a great woman and a great lady. Maggie of the Boondocks will be greatly missed…by me and by millions.' Sold with some pieces of correspondence and cards sent from and addressed to her in Vietnam, with at least four bearing her signature. MARTHA RAYE (born Margy Reed; (1916–1994) and nicknamed 'The Big Mouth', was a comic actress and singer who performed in movies, and later on television. She also acted in plays, including on Broadway. Raye was the fifth person to be awarded Honorary Green Beret, and while in Vietnam she would assist those in combat hospitals instead of performing because as was a licensed nurse. She was honored in 1969 at the Academy Awards as the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient for her volunteer efforts and services to the troops, in addition to receiving this distinguished award. Raye was buried with full military honors in the Fort Bragg, North Carolina, post cemetery as both an honorary colonel in the U.S. Marines and an honorary lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army. "
1074    UNOFFICIAL 39-STAR AMERICAN FLAG    "
 Scarce 39-star American parade flag, 34 x 19 in., printed on cotton bunting, with seven columns of stars arranged in a 6-5-6-5-6-5-6 pattern on the blue canton, likely created in the fall of 1889. Interestingly, there never was an 'official' 39-star U.S. flag; these flags were created by flag manufacturers who preemptively believed the Dakota Territory would be admitted as just one state, and that all others would be delayed until after the 4th of July. Itching to capitalize on July 4th profits, these flags were quickly considered outdated when the Dakotas, Montana and Washington were all made into states in November 1889, and Idaho was admitted July 3, 1890. The hoist end bears an added strip of white cloth, bearing two small metal grommets at each end. Small hole to one star, else very good. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary and a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana. "
1075    (MAP) "VIRGINIA MARYLANDIA ET CAROLINA IN AMERICA..."    "
 This large 23 x 20.25 in. finely engraved and beautifully hand-colored original map of Virginia, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, the Carolina's, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York and parts west of the Apalchians, was published by J.B Homann in 1715. The map depicts Virginia, Carolina, Maryland, and New Jersey, and is considered one of the most important and decorative maps of the region to appear in the 18th century. The range of the map extends from New York City and Long Island south along the Atlantic Cost as far as modern day Georgia, and as far west as Lake Erie. Homann drew this map in response to Virginia Lieutenant-Governor Alexander Spotswood's plan to settled the little known interior of Virginia with German immigrants. Shown here is the first mapping of Germantown Teutsche Statt on the Rappahanock River and Fort Christanna (Christ Anna Fort) on the Makharing River. Some foxing at the lower corners does not substantially detract from the beauty of this important map. "
1076    1776 'GUNWAD BIBLE', THE FIRST TO BE PRINTED FROM AMERICAN TYPE    "
 An incredibly rare and historic Bible from colonial America, Christoph Suar's 'Gunwad Bible', or more formally known as 'Biblia, das ist: Die ganze Gottliche Heilige Schrift Alten und Neuen Testaments', printed in Germantown, PA, 1776. Thick quarto. Two volumes bound into one, the first volume is 992pp, the second volume is approx. 277pp., housed between brown calf skin-covered wooden boards with brass catches. This scarce American edition of Luther's German Bible was the first to be printed from American type, yet only 3000 copies were ever printed and fewer than 200 remain extant. German immigrant Christopher Saur published the first American Bible in a European language in 1743, and his son published a second edition of 2000 copies in 1763 - the first Bible to be printed on American paper. In 1776, Saur's son had just finished the printing of a third edition of 3000 copies – this edition, the first Bible printed from American type - when the Revolutionary War broke out. The British forces, upon their invasion of the city, destroyed practically every copy, using the paper as bedding for their horses and for making cartridges - thus bestowing this edition with the memorable moniker, 'The Gunwad Bible'. Endpapers bear a handwritten family record in German, largely untranslated. The interior pages bear some scattered foxing throughout, with some of the initial pages bearing some notable staining and some tears, though central and end pages remain in good condition. Both brass catches present. Contemporary calf boards bear some chipping and scratches, yet remain structurally secure and in quite good condition. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary and a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana. "
1077    (AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE) PETER DORDIN    "
 PETER DORDIN Ship captain, best known in the records of the New York Historical Society and in New England as the master of slave ships trading from east Africa. Fine content signed ledger page, Newport, Oct. 7, 1766, his account with notorious Rhode Island slave trader William Vernon charging Dordin for 'cash [for] my wife when I went to Guinea...gold lent you send to Boston...freight of a trunk fm Barbadoes...' Dordin signs his acceptance at bottom. On July 26, 1763 Dordin, commanding the brigantine 'Reynard', stopped to discharge slaves he had taken on in Guinea and load rice for New England. "
1078    NEW ORLEANS SLAVE AUCTIONEER'S BUSINESS CARD    "
 Very rare business card from a Civil War-era New Orleans slave auctioneer. The clay-coated 2.5 x 1.5 in. white card was issued by slave auctioneers J. G. Mackey and L. P. Day. The card bears their names at the top, the balance reading: 'MACKEY &amp; DAY, AUCTIONEERS, Commission and Forwarding Merchants, Will pay strict attention to the purchase and sale of Real Estate, Negroes, Horses, Mules, Carriages, and every description of Merchandise, Nos. 57 Magazine &amp; 866 Levee St., 4th Dist. New Orleans, La. N.B. All orders promptly attended to.' The card is affixed to the front cover (only) of a scrapbook owned by a Union officer who was part of Butler's force occupying New Orleans. The cover also bears a small engraving of soldiers commanded by Commodore David Dixon Porter on Canal Street in the city, along with a clipping from a Boston newspaper. Light stains, front cover detached, some damage to the spine, though interior pages remain bound. The card itself is in very good condition. "
1079    SLAVE IS SHIPPED AS CARGO FROM ALABAMA TO NEW ORLEANS    "
 Rare partly-printed ship's manifest declaring the shipment of a slave to New Orleans, Louisiana from Mobile, Alabama. The 12.5 x 8 in. document begins: 'Manifest of negroes, mulattoes, and people of color, taken on board the Sloop Herald whereof Hugh Monroe is master...to be transported to the Port of New Orleans...for the purposes of being sold or disposed of as slaves, or to be held to service or labor...' The manifest then includes some particulars about the slave 'Jack', indicating he is 22 years of age, 5 foot 10 inches tall, and is 'black.' At bottom, the document is dated Jan. 18, 1820 from the port of Mobile, Alabama, and is signed by 'Gordon B. Miller, Shipper' and shipmaster Hugh Monroe, both of whom swear that 'the persons above have not been imported or brought into the United States since the first day of January 1808' and are considered slaves under Alabama state law. The local district collector attests to the contents of the document on the reverse, finally authorizing the slave to be shipped to the port of New Orleans. Three vertical folds with some marginal splits thereat, some loss and light spots of staining. Still very good condition. "
1080    ROSA PARKS    "
 (1913 - 2005) American civil rights leader whose refusal to move to the back of a bus sparked a boycott and led to a concerted civil rights movement. Her book: 'Quiet Strength', a collection of personal reflections, (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House), 1994. 94pp. 12mo., with dust jacket. Parks signs in black ink opposite the title page, adding the date '3/27/95'. This year was 'the 40th anniversary of the launching of the civil rights movement', as Parks refused to relinquish her seat on December 1, 1995. Very fine condition overall, with very fine book jacket. "
1081    ROSA PARKS    "
 (1913 - 2005) American civil rights leader whose refusal to move to the back of a bus sparked a boycott and led to a concerted civil rights movement. Black ink signature on a 3 x 5 in. index card. Fine. "
1082    (CIVIL RIGHTS)    "(CIVIL RIGHTS) 
<br /> (CIVIL RIGHTS) 1975 program for the Joseph Price for Human Rights, 6pp. 4to., signed by ROY WILKINS and HUBERT HUMPHREY under their portraits within. 
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1083    LITHOGRAPH OF CHEROKEE CHIEF MAJOR RIDGE    "
 Page removed from a copy of 'History of the Indian Tribes of North America' by Thomas McKenney and James Hall, (Philadelphia: E.C. Biddle), ca. 1836, 9.75 x 13 in., depicting MAJOR RIDGE (ca. 1771-1839), a Cherokee leader who formed alliances with Andrew Jackson in the Creek and Seminole Wars. Ridge was later executed by another faction of Cherokee for his role in negotiating the Treaty of New Echota with the U.S. government, which forfeited all Cherokee land east of the Mississippi and became the legal basis for the forced removal of Cherokee to Oklahoma through the Trail of Tears. The book was devised by McKenney as a way of preserving: '...in the archives of the Government whatever of the aboriginal man can be rescued from the destruction which awaits his race.' He believed that American Indians were threatened as a people by the expansion of European-American society. Aware that there was ill feeling against them by those who wanted their land, he said they should be: '...looked upon as human beings, having bodies and souls like ours...' Matted in light blue and mounted in a dark wood frame. Fine condition. "
1084    WOMAN'S EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE IS FUNDED IN 1855    "
 Good content D.S., 2pp. legal folio, Albany, May 15, 1855, an official signed copy of the New York: 'Act to incorporate the American Woman's Educational Association, Passed April 19, 1855...' The corporation, sponsored by Atlantic cable financier Cyrus W. Field, Henry Hurlbut, and others, is established: 'for the purpose of Securing a liberal education, honorable position, and remunerative employment...to American Women...'. A note on the verso reads: 'Miss Catherine Beecher and Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe were very active in the noble work of organizing the A.W.E.A. This paper was given me by Rev'd Eliot E. Stowe...'. Fine. The goal of the organization was to recruit and train teachers for frontier schools and send women into the West to 'civilize' the young. This became a model for future schools developed in the West. "
1085    (FIREFIGHTING) 1854 INVITATION TO ANNUAL BALL, BRONX PROTECTION ENGINE CO. #5    "(FIREFIGHTING) 1854 INVITATION TO ANNUAL BALL, BRONX PROTECTION ENGINE CO. #5 
<br /> A great piece of early firefighting ephemera, an invitation to attend the 'First Annual Ball of the Protection Engine Company 5' in Morrisania, New York, Jan. 11, 1854. The 5 x 7.25 in. invitation depicts a beehive, as the company's nickname was 'Honey Bee', and the event was to be held at 'Morrisania Hall'. Two horizontal folds, marginal wera, else very good. The company was organized Sep. 22, 1852 with four other engine companies, three hose companies, and two hook and ladder companies, an all-volunteer force of the Town of Morrisania. In 1854, Engine 5 operated an old 'goose neck' pumper. In 1874, the area was annexed to New York City (then consisting only of Manhattan) as part of the Twenty-Third Ward. It is now a crime-infested low-income neighborhood. 
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1086    QUADRIPLEGIC BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WORK    "
 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WORK (1837 – 1898) Union soldier and famous quadruple amputee. Work had dropped his given name and assumed the patriot's after deserting following the Battle of Shiloh. He rejoined the army a few months later — as Ben Franklin — and went to battle with the 1st and 2nd Minnesota Cavalry staging punitive raids on Indian villages in the Dakota Territory. On a 30-day furlough to visit his wife, Franklin's stagecoach became stuck in the deep and blinding snow of a Minnesota blizzard near Ortonville. His four comrades died during an eight-day ordeal with no food in arctic temperatures. The frozen patient was barely alive when some Dakota Indians discovered him in a snowdrift and brought him to the military hospital on Christmas Eve, 1865. His four limbs became gangrenous and were removed. Franklin supported himself on meager income from the sale of his portrait. Scarce carte de visite photograph of Work in his sad state, a description of his ordeal on verso along with the 25-cent cost. Fine condition. "
1087    RIFLE SCABBARD AND REVOLVER HOLSTER    "
 Good pair of early-mid twentieth-century firearm accoutrements, includes: a brown leather rifle scabbard, approx. 40.75 x 7 in., decorated with a scalloped foliate motif along the stitched edge. Two securing straps are buckled around the body. Shows no maker's markings. Shows scuffs overall with slight warping to the tip, else very good. WITH: Brown leather right-handed revolver holster, approx. 10.5 x 4 in., decorated with a geometric pattern around the edges, and with the belt loop bearing the maker's mark of J &amp; C Stewart of Show Low, Arizona. Shows minor scuffs overall, else very good. Two pieces. "
1088    DEERSKIN PANTS    "
 Pair of older Indian-made fringed deerskin pants, 43 in. long, waist about 34 in., fringed along the outside edge as well as on either side of the knee. Seams sewn with what appears to be sinew, angular fly fixed with four antler [?] buttons. Cuffs are unevenly cut, probably originally so. Some light soiling. "
1089    EIGHT REALE COIN FROM ATOCHA, WITH MEL FISHER CERTIFICATE    "
 Silver 8-Reale Spanish coin (1598-1621) recovered by salvor Mel Fisher from the wreck of the NUESTRA SENORA DE ATOCHA, with original Treasure Salvors Inc. certificate. Mint: POTOSI Grade: III Weight: 19.30G Reign: Phillip III Coin # :85A-103114 Origin: LT4292. Framed on a wood plaque with certificate. "
1090    HENRY WARD BEECHER AND FAMILY (3)    "
 Lot of three items related to Henry Ward Beecher and his family, includes: HENRY WARD BEECHER(1813 - 1887) American clergyman who was an ardent supporter of abolition and woman suffrage. He was brought down by an adultery scandal that shocked the nation. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Brooklyn, Oct. 13, 1853 belatedly sending his autograph; his brother WILLIAM HENRY BEECHER (1802–1889), minister who was called 'The Unlucky' because misfortune attended all his ventures, A.Q.S., 1854: 'All men are created equal in rights &amp; are by God entitled to Life Liberty &amp; Happiness. These make a man, their absence a slave...'; with a signature of their father, LYMAN BEECHER (1775–1863), Presbyterian minister, American Temperance Society co-founder and leader, and the father of 13 children. All are mounted, good condition. "
1091    KENT STATE MASSACRE REPORTED IN A ST. LOUIS UNDERGROUND NEWSPAPER    "
 KENT STATE MASSACRE REPORTED IN A ST. LOUIS UNDERGROUND NEWSPAPER Rare copy of the underground 'St. Louis Outlaw', Vol. I, No. 2, May 15, 1970, 16pp. folio. The paper features on its front page the iconic photo of a dead student at Kent State University where National Guard soldiers had shot four students eleven days earlier. The editorial demands the release of 'political prisoners, withdrawal from Southeast Asia, and an end of military representation on college campuses. Very good. "
1092    KU KLUX KLAN ROBE, HOOD, AND BELT    "
 An incredibly scarce relic from the Ku Klux Klan, a clearly vintage Klan robe, hood, and belt, originating from the Klan's provincial group in Perry County, Ohio, and likely stemming from the group's rebirth in the early 1920s to 1930s. The lot includes the cotton Klan robe, 46 in. collar-to-waist, 29.5 in. wide, 19 in. sleeves, with an attached cape. The garment is originally closed with six white buttons at the front, though one button is absent. A 'Blood Drop Cross' patch has been stitched to the left breast, and the numerals '3375' have been inscribed twice in ink surrounding the collar. The cotton Klan hood, 26 in. tall, 11 in. wide, bears a neck shield and face mask, cut-out eyes, and a tan tassal at top, which was likely painted red at one point due to a faded pink color there. The left side bears a sewn-on white felt patch, which itself bears a sewn-on letter 'E' in blue felt. The interior contains a conical canvas lining, the inside of which also bears the black ink stamp '3375'. An original white rope belt, measuring 96 in. wide, is also present. The entire ensemble bears notable spots of brown staining throughout, with some general wear consistent with age and frequent use. Just good condition. "
1093    KU KLUX KLAN HANGING BANNER    "
 An incredibly rare relic from the Ku Klux Klan, a clearly handmade banner from the Klan's provincial group in Perry County, Ohio, likely stemming from the early 1900s. The cloth banner, 33.5 x 45 in., bears the hand-painted black lettering 'CROOKSVILLE...No. 83...Perry Co...K.K.K' as well as a hand-painted Christian cross and a 'Blood Drop Crosses'. The edges have been surrounded with 2 in. yellow fringe. The top edge has been nailed to an original 50 in. wooden pole, though half of the pole has since been dislocated from the banner. The piece is very fragile and worn from age and use, bearing cracking paint, some staining, and notable tearing to the bottom-right, 11 in. across and 14 in. vertically, affecting part of the 'Blood Drop Cross'. In dire need of restoration. "
1094    KU KLUX KLAN HANGING BANNER    "
 An incredibly rare relic from the Ku Klux Klan, a clearly handmade banner from the Klan's provincial group in Perry County, Ohio, likely stemming from the early 1900s. The cloth banner, 35.5 x 39 in., bears a black field with a hand-painted Klansman on horseback, two 'Blood Drop Crosses', and the hand-painted lettering: 'PERRY KLAN...No. 115...PERRY COUNTY'. The top and bottom edges have been folded over and sewn for ease of hanging via two poles. The top edge includes a presumed original 41.5 in. wooden pole, while the bottom edge bears 3 in. gilt fringe. The piece is very fragile and worn from age and use, bearing slightly frayed edges, some spots of staining, and an 11 in. tear at bottom-left, affecting some letters and loosely held together with tiny strips of archival tape. Certainly warrants restoration. "
1095    KU KLUX KLAN HANGING BANNER    "
 An incredibly rare relic from the Ku Klux Klan, a clearly handmade banner from the Klan's provincial group in Perry County, Ohio, likely stemming from the early 1900s. The banner, 36.5 in. square, cloth construction, shows a white field surrounded by a blue border, bearing the hand-painted red lettering 'PERRY KLAN...No. 115...PERRY COUNTY' at center. Some original pencil outlines remain present near some of the lettering, used when the banner was painted. The top edge had originally been nailed to a 51.5 in. wooden pole for hanging, though the pole has since become disconnected. The piece is very fragile and heavily worn, with light staining throughout and significant tearing at bottom-right, held together with tiny strips of archival tape. In need of restoration. "
1096    1923 KU KLUX KLAN BARBECUE AND FIREWORKS INVITATION AND PASSES    "
 Lot of three 1923 Pennsylvania Klan items. Includes: printed invitation, 1p. oblong 8vo., for a 'Giant Ceremonial and Firework Display', reading in part: 'Blair County Klans are holding a monster naturalization Barbecue and Firework Display...see officers and get full details...Klans from all over Pennsylvania will attend...' No specific location is indicated, intentionally. The invitation is accompanied by two 3.5 x 2 in. tickets to the event, each noting: &quot;Donation 75 Cents' Three pieces, fine. "
1097    1923 KU KLUX KLAN FIREWORKS SHOW BROADSIDE AND TICKETS    "
 Superb broadside, 9 x 6 in., Aug. 11, 1923, [Altoona, PA], advertising: 'GIANT KU KLUX KLAN Naturalization and Firework Display. Blair County's Greatest Spectacle...Something You Have Never Seen Before'. Mounted. Small tear and paper clip stain on right edge, else fine. Sold with four 12mo. tickets to the event. Such events were promoted to increase membership in the Klan which was already burgeoning at the time. Five pieces. "
1098    KLANSMEN'S PATCH AND CONFEDERATE FLAG    "
 Chilling pair of cloth items once belonging to members of the Ku Klux Klan, including: 'Blood Drop Cross' patch, 5 in. dia., showing a white cross with black outlines surrounded by red embroidery, bearing an embroidered 'blood drop' at center. One stain, else fine. Sold with a cotton Confederate battle flag, 36 x 60 in., bearing a white cotton hoist with two grommets for hanging. One side of the hoist bears a serial number ink stamp 'RN-23014' near a manufacturer's tag, reading: 'Sherritt Flag Company, Flag Mfg. since 1922...Richmond, VA'. Some holes, notably stained. The clearly-aged flag was sent to us within a large grouping of Klan material, thus we believe it to have once belonged to a Klansman, potentially during the Klan's rebirth in the 1920s. Given the lack of direct provenance, however, the flag itself is sold as is. "
1099    KU KLUX KISMET SHEET MUSIC    "
 Original piece of sheet music, the march 'Ku Klux Kismet' by Mary Gue (Aransas Pass, Texas: Walter Ardrell Riggs), 1924, 5pp. 4to. The score features a cover illustration of a robed Klansman gripping an American flag astride a similarly robed horse, with a second Klansman clutching a burning cross visible behind. The score shows splitting at the spine, interior pages disbound, light spots of foxing, else very good. "
1100    KU KLUX KLAN BOOKS    "
 Lot of two racist 'historical fiction' novels by THOMAS DIXON JR., including 'The Leopard's Spots: A Romance of the White Man's Burden' (New York: Doubleday, Page and Company), 1902. 465pp. 8vo. in red boards. Some stains, spine slightly chipping at top, else very good. Sold with Dixon's second novel: 'The Clansman: A Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan' (New York: Doubleday, Page and Company), 1906. 374pp. 8vo. in red boards. Very good. These novels inspired D. W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation', which then motivated the creators of the 20th-century rebirth of the Klan. "
1101    KU KLUX KLAN RECORD: 'THE BRIGHT FIERY CROSS'    "
 Original circa-1920's 78-RPM shellac record, 9.75 in. dia., released under the 'KKK' label and containing the compositions 'The Bright Fiery Cross' as the 'A' side, with 'Mystic City' as the 'B' side. Both tracks are claimed to be the 'Best in Klan Music' and performed by '100% Americans'. True to form, the label also incorporates the image of a burning cross. Some scratches with two cracks, sold as is. These 'KKK'-branded records were recorded, pressed and released under private contract by Gennett Records of Richmond, Indiana, which is better remembered for its early recordings of black jazz artists, including Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington and King Oliver. "
1102    NEW JERSEY KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA    "
 Good lot of seven pieces of ephemera related to Ku Klux Klan activities in New Jersey, circa 1926. Includes: a printed newsletter, 4pp. 4to., Long Branch, New Jersey, April 1, 1926, the first number of a 'Special Bulletin' published by the 'Office of the Grand Dragon, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Realm of New Jersey'. The newsletter described the Klan structure in New Jersey shortly after its establishment, listing 84 communities in which Klans were established in March of 1926, advertising the first statewide Klan celebration in the 'Realm' of New Jersey, and a message from the 'Grand Dragon' of New Jersey, Arthur H. Bell, featuring the usual xenophobic rhetoric. Shows minor toning and foxing, else very good. WITH: a second printed newsletter, 4pp. 4to., Belmar, New Jersey, Nov. 1, 1926, the ninth number of an 'Official Document' published by the 'Office of the Grand Dragon, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Realm of New Jersey'. The newsletter contains reminders on Klan decorum for the fledgling state organization, as well as the typical xenophobic content, an essay on 'white supremacy' and a warning against spies within the Klan's ranks. Shows folds and some toning, else very good. WITH: typed letter (unsigned), 1p. 4to., Camden, Dec. 14, 1925, from the 'Kleagle' of Camden County, New Jersey, addressed 'To All Loyal Citizens of the Invisible Empire'. The 'Kleagle' (a Klan officer responsible for recruiting and public outreach) announces his efforts to weed out thieves, traitors, and the dishonorable from the ranks of the Camden County Klan, utilizing much flower Christian rhetoric. His facsimile signature appears at the conclusion. Shows folds, else very good. WITH: printed flyer, 2pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], featuring several advertisements for Klan related businesses, most notably the 'Klan Haven' Hotel in Belmar, New Jersey. Additional articles on the verso warn against traitors and aliens within the ranks of the Klan and feature details on their political programs. Torn into three pieces, repaired with archival tape. WITH: three copies of a 1p. 8vo. mimeographed schedule for Blackwood Klan No. 67 for dates in November and December of 1926, covering regular meetings and special events, most with the reminder 'Bring your robes'. All show folds and a chip to the bottom edge, else very good. Sold with several other non-Klan related articles of ephemera, including a 1p. 4to. partly-printed D.S., a bricklayer's apprenticeship form for an Earl E. Richard, from whose estate this and other Klan material offered in this sale originates. "
1103    PENNSYLVANIA SPINSTER CHARGED WITH 'FORNICATION AND BASTARDY'    "
 Manuscript D.S., 1p. folio, Adams County, PA, April 1863, a Grand Inquest finding that one Maria White, spinster: '...did commit fornication with a certain person to the jurors unknown, and did permit the said person...to beget then and there a female bastard child on the body of the same Maria White...'. One hole, minor spots of ink bleed-through onto the contents, yet the text is still legible. Very good. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1104    PENNSYLVANIA MAN ACCUSED OF "FORNICATION AND BASTARDY"    "
 A.L.S., 1p. folio., Adams County, PA, Jan. 20, 1862, a letter from the state judge Robert J. Fisher to the Sherriff of Adams County, commanding him to '...take the body of Christian Bucher...have his body before the Judges of a Court...for the County of Adams...to answer us concerning a certain Bill of Indictment for Fornication and Bastardy there depending against him...'. Additional notation by the Sheriff on the reverse side indicates that Bucher was brought before the court and has paid bail before his court date. Original folds, mild spots of soiling, else very good. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1105    PENNSYLVANIA MAN CHARGED WITH FORNICATION AND BASTARDY    "
 Partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Adams County, PA, Jan. 1834, a Grand Inquest finding that one David Kefover: '...with force and arms, etc. did commit fornication with a certain Rachael Myers, a single woman, and a female bastard child on the body of her...then and there did beget...'. Uneven edges, vertical folds, else fine. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1106    PENNSYLVANIA MAN CHARGED WITH FORNICATION AND BASTARDY    "
 Partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Adams County, PA, April 1863, a Grand Inquest finding that one Oliver Weller '...did commit fornication with a certain Julia Van Eck, and a female bastard child on the body of her...did then and there beget...'. Unevenly toned, docketed on the verso, else very good to fine. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1107    PENNSYLVANIA MAN CHARGED WITH FORNICATION AND BASTARDY    "
 Partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Adams County, PA, Aug. 1833, a Grand Inquest finding that one Jacob Dietrich, '...did commit fornication with a certain Catherine Lugnicka, single woman, and a male bastard child on the body of her...did then and there beget...'. One hole, else very good. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1108    PENNSYLVANIA MINISTER CHARGED WITH FORNICATION AND BASTARDY    "
 Manuscript D.S., 1p. sm. folio, Adams County, PA, April 1830, a Grand Inquest finding that David Hofinger, minister of the Gospel: '...with force and arms, &amp;c did commit fornication with a certain Mary Ann Sheeby single woman and a female bastard child on the body of her...there did beget...' The reverse bears a notation indicating that Hofinger &quot;pleads not guilty&quot; to the charge. Folds, one 1 in. split at right edge, archivally repaired on the verso. Very good overall. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1109    PENNSYLVANIA WOMAN CHARGED WITH FORNICATION AND BASTARDY    "
 Partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Adams County, PA., Apr. 1842, a Grand Inquest finding that one single woman, Sarah Ribble: '...with force and arms, &amp;c. did commit fornication, with a certain person unknown and a bastard child on the body of her...did then and there permit to be begotten...' Very good. The Pennsylvania law remained in place until at least 1975. "
1110    QUACK ELECTRIC MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE    "
 A well-constructed 'quack' medical device used to conduct an alternating electric current through a gullible patient, thereby inducing relief through the wonders of the placebo effect. The apparatus, a 'New No. 4 D. D. Home Medical Apparatus', is built within a 8.5 x 5 x 4.5 in. wood case with two hinged covers and a carrying handle. A dry cell battery stored within is connected by hidden wires to a capacitor whose output is controlled by a two-position switch, and there are three pin-type plug-in connections for the wires included, which attach to various handles, probes, plates, etc. These include wands, a steel plate for the foot, and a very frightening sponge which was to be dampened with water. Complicated and confusing instructions appear on a paper label applied to one of the covers. The price of this torture device? $10.00. Very good condition. "
1111    QUACK ELECTRIC MEDICAL TREATMENT DEVICE    "
 A well-constructed 'quack' medical device used to conduct an alternating electric current through a gullible patient, thereby inducing relief through the wonders of the placebo effect. The apparatus consist of a 'Bond No. 6 High Amperage' dry cell battery stored beneath a wood panel. It is connected to a capacitor whose output is controlled by two sets of switches which have a total of three pin-type plug-in connections. Wires are included which attach to various handles, probes, plates, etc. The entirety is housed in a finished wood case, 8.25 x 8 x 6 in., with leather carrying handle. Original price was just $15.00, sold by J. H. Bunnell &amp; Co., New York. Fine. "
1112    USE WATER WISELY POSTER BY MILTON GLASER    "
 Poster released for the 1979 Manhattan Plaza Water Conservation Day, 24 x 36 in., a depiction of a cactus before the title, 'Use Water Wisely', and below the slogan 'The Water You Save Today Will Nourish Your Future'. The name of the artist, Milton Glaser, is printed at bottom right. Fine. "
1113    'ABRAHAM LINCOLN' ENGRAVING BY WILLIAM MARSHALL    "
 Beautiful steel plate engraving of Abraham Lincoln's portrait by William E. Marshall, ca. 1866. Image size: 16 x 20.75 in. Total size: 24 x 29.75 in., though previously folded towards the margins as a result of previous framing. Lightly toned throughout, nonintrusive pin holes towards the margins, image slightly rubbed at spots, else very good. "
1114    'ABRAHAM LINCOLN' PORTRAIT ENGRAVING BY FREDERICK REYNOLDS    "
 Mezzotint engraving of a beardless Abraham Lincoln by FREDERICK REYNOLDS (1882-1945), ca. 1912, image size approx. 17 x 23.25 in. The artist signs in pencil at bottom-right and adds the limitation number '72/300' at bottom-left. Expertly inlaid to a total size of 21.25 x 28 in. 1.5 in. tear at right edge, very slight scratch to the top-left of the image, else fine condition. "
1115    'ABRAHAM LINCOLN' PORTRAIT ENGRAVINGS    "
 Pair of portrait engravings of Abraham Lincoln, each in slightly lacking condition, includes: 'Abraham Lincoln Signing the Emancipation Proclamation', image size 18 x 22 in., a proof engraving by John Serz after a painting by W. E. Winner, showing Lincoln seated at a table with the Holy Bible, with a handwritten copy of the Emancipation Proclamation in his left hand. Published by John Dainty in Philadelphia, ca. 1864. Damp stained towards the margins with numerous tears and spots of loss to the edges, holes to the bottom-right section, with some folds near the bottom edge. Some repair attempts on the verso. WITH: 'Abraham Lincoln', published by William Tate in New York, 21.75 x 29.5 in., showing a full-length image of Lincoln with his hand on a desk, which bears papers reading 'Constitution', 'Union', and 'Proclamation'. Mounted. Notable tears and chips towards the edges of engraving and mount, dampstained at numerous spots. Each are in need of restoration. "
1116    ABRAHAM AND MARY LINCOLN HAIR DISPLAY    "
 A fine pair of Lincoln relics, a total of about a dozen strands of hair of both Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, separately contained within small magnifying cases matted beneath reproduction images of the President and First Lady. A printed note matted beneath the locks offers provenance: '...Several strands of Abraham Lincoln's hair, given by the President to Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of their friendship. These hair relics passed through the Wright family until offered for sale by Christie's in 1992. Ex: Forbes Collection 2002'. Beautifully triple-matted, accompanied by a copy of the original Christie's catalog description and COA. In 2020, a lock of Lincoln's hair brought $80,000 at auction! Fine condition. "
1117    ABRAHAM LINCOLN ASSASSINATION HAIR AND RELIC PRESENTATION    "
 A most impressive presentation for any Lincoln aficionado, combining six strands of hair from the head of President ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865), as well as four strands of hair from Lincoln's Secretary of State, WILLIAM SEWARD (1801-1872). These strands of hair were collected as keepsakes by Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Indiana Governor Joseph Wright, both of whom were close friends of the Lincolns. Both Lincoln and Seward would be attacked by pro-Confederate conspirators on April 14, 1865, with Seward grievously injured and Lincoln dying from a gunshot wound delivered point-blank by John Wilkes Booth. These hairs are accompanied by a third striking relic of the assassination, a small section of the blood-stained sheet upon which Lincoln lay in his final hours. This incredible relic was taken from a large section of sheet found among the papers of American Minister to Greece CHARLES K. TUCKERMAN (1821-1896), who was in Washington at the time of the assassination. Included with the presentation is a color copy of the complete section of bedsheet, with Tuckerman's initials and note of provenance: 'Relic from the death bed of Abraham Lincoln, stained with his blood. Taken from his death chamber. C. K. T.' We personally witnessed our consignor dividing this relic into smaller pieces and will include our COA on request. Each item is encapsulated in hard plastic, and attractively matted with an image of Lincoln on his death bed and an explanatory caption. An important group of relics with excellent provenance - a must-have for any Lincoln collector. In 2020, a lock of Lincoln's hair brought $80,000 at auction! "
1118    ABRAHAM LINCOLN ASSASSINATION HAIR AND RELIC PRESENTATION    "
 A most impressive presentation for any Lincoln aficionado, combining six strands of hair from the head of President ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865), as well as four strands of hair from Lincoln's Secretary of State, WILLIAM SEWARD (1801-1872). These strands of hair were collected as keepsakes by Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Indiana Governor Joseph Wright, both of whom were close friends of the Lincolns. Both Lincoln and Seward would be attacked by pro-Confederate conspirators on April 14, 1865, with Seward grievously injured and Lincoln dying from a gunshot wound delivered point-blank by John Wilkes Booth. These hairs are accompanied by a third striking relic of the assassination, a small section of the blood-stained sheet upon which Lincoln lay in his final hours. This incredible relic was taken from a large section of sheet found among the papers of American Minister to Greece CHARLES K. TUCKERMAN (1821-1896), who was in Washington at the time of the assassination. Included with the presentation is a color copy of the complete section of bedsheet, with Tuckerman's initials and note of provenance: 'Relic from the death bed of Abraham Lincoln, stained with his blood. Taken from his death chamber. C. K. T.' We personally witnessed our consignor dividing this relic into smaller pieces and will include our COA on request. Each item is encapsulated in hard plastic, and attractively matted with an image of Lincoln on his death bed and an explanatory caption. An important group of relics with excellent provenance - a must-have for any Lincoln collector. In 2020, a lock of Lincoln's hair brought $80,000 at auction! "
1119    ABRAHAM LINCOLN ASSASSINATION HAIR PRESENTATION    "
 A most impressive presentation for any Lincoln aficionado, combining approx. ten strands of hair from the head of President ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865), as well as five strands of hair from Lincoln's Secretary of State, WILLIAM SEWARD (1801-1872). These strands of hair were collected as keepsakes by Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Indiana Governor Joseph Wright, both of whom were close friends of the Lincolns. Both Lincoln and Seward would be attacked by pro-Confederate conspirators on April 14, 1865, with Seward grievously injured and Lincoln dying from a gunshot wound delivered point-blank by John Wilkes Booth. Included with the presentation is a copy of a 2002 listing from Christie's for the larger hair relics, as consigned to them by the Wright family. Each item is encapsulated in hard plastic, and attractively matted with portraits of Lincoln and Seward, as well as assassin John Wilkes Booth. An important group of relics with excellent provenance - a must-have for any Lincoln collector. In 2020, a lock of Lincoln's hair brought $80,000 at auction! "
1120    ABRAHAM LINCOLN FUNERAL MOURNING CREPE    "
 Scarce, original 2 x 1 in. section of fine black silk mourning crepe pinned to a 6 x 2 in. section of paper. The paper bears provenance in a period hand: 'Crape [sic] worn at the funeral of President Lincoln'. In presentation black box with printed description. "
1121    ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAIR DISPLAY    "
 A fine Lincoln relic, about a dozen strands of hair contained within a small magnifying case and matted along with a reproduction image of the President. An identifying note mounted beneath hair reads, in part: '...Several strands of Abraham Lincoln's hair, given by the President to Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of their friendship. This hair relic remained in the family until offered for sale by Christie's in 1992. Ex: Forbes Collection 2002'. Along with a COA from Cary Delery and the original Christie's listing from this famous auction. Fine condition. "
1122    ANDREW JACKSON    "
 Seventh President of the United States, 'Old Hickory' became a national hero in his defense of New Orleans and as president encouraged Western expansion and paid off the national debt. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. sm. folio parchment, Washington, Apr. 6, 1829, a grant of 80 acres of land in Illinois to one Matthew Stacy, boldly signed at conclusion. Small stains above signature, folds and usual soiling, else very good. "
1123    'BRONZE STATUE OF GENL ANDREW JACKSON'    "
 Great lithograph: 'Bronze Statue of Genl Andrew Jackson at Washington, D.C.', 16.5 x 21.25 in., ca. 1853, printed by F. Michelin, NY, showing a view of the equestrian statue of General Andrew Jackson by sculptor Clark Mills, as well as pedestrians and buildings around Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C. Light spots of foxing throughout, light soiling at top, else very good. "
1124    ANDREW JACKSON, JR.    "
 (ca. 1809 - 1865) Adopted son of President Andrew Jackson with whom he owned a plantation and 51 slaves. Jackson also served as his father's secretary. Jackson helped manage the Hermitage but was a poor investor and following the president's death, he slowly slid into ruin. He died of tetanus as a POW at Fort Warren. A scarce presidential D.S. signed by Jackson as his father's secretary, 1p. small folio parchment, Washington, Feb. 20, 1837, a grant of fifty acres of land in Bronson, Michigan to one Charles Allen. Two vertical folds, else fine. "
1125    ANDREW JACKSON, JR.    "
 (ca. 1809 - 1865) Adopted son of President Andrew Jackson with whom he owned a plantation and 51 slaves. Jackson also served as his father's secretary. Jackson helped manage the Hermitage but was a poor investor and following the president's death, he slowly slid into ruin. He died of tetanus as a POW at Fort Warren. A scarce presidential D.S. signed by Jackson as his father's secretary, 1p. small folio parchment, Washington, Feb. 20, 1837, a grant of eighty acres of land in Bronson, Michigan to one Charles Allen. Two vertical folds, else fine. "
1126    ANDREW JOHNSON    "
 (1808-1875) Seventeenth President of the United States who came to office following the death of Abraham Lincoln. A squabble with Stanton along with his Reconstruction policies led to an impeachment by Congress. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Oct. 17, 1868, ordering the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States onto a presidential pardon of one Stephen C. Hanscourt. Johnson signs in full at the conclusion. Light horizontal folds, some creases and small stains, with one stain impacting some letters of the signature. Johnson was well-known for his abuse of pardons for ex-Confederates after the Civil War, commuting the charges of thousands of wealthy Southern whites throughout his time in office. Unfortunately, however, we could not find any information about Hanscourt's arrest. "
1127    BENJAMIN HARRISON    "
 (1833 - 1901) 23rd President of the United States. A.D.S. 'Benj. Harrison', likely as President, 1p. 8 x 4.5 in., [n.p., n.d.] sent to THOMAS H. CARTER (1854-1911), U.S. Senator and chairman of the Republican National Committee during Harrison's term in office, then in Helena. Harrison tersely writes: 'I cannot act upon such a matter hastily nor without a particular statement of the facts.' Expertly inlaid and very fine. "
1128    BENJAMIN HARRISON    "
 (1833 - 1901) 23rd President of the United States. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio on vellum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 1892, appointing LOUIS E. MCCOMAS (1846-1907) Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia. Harrison signs at the conclusion in black ink, with Attorney General WILLIAM H. H. MILLER (1840-1917) countersigning. Shows some loss to the seal at lower left, with expected small folds and minor soiling overall, else very good. McComas would also serve as an Associate Justice of the D.C. Court of Appeals and a Maryland senator and congressional representative. "
1129    CALVIN COOLIDGE    "
 (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding. Scarce partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Feb. 24, 1925, his appointment of John G. Erhardt to serve as 'Foreign Service Officer of Class six'. Co-signed by Secretary of State CHARLES EVANS HUGHES (1862-1948). Fine condition. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1130    CALVIN COOLIDGE    "
 (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding. Scarce partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, July 1, 1924, his appointment of John G. Erhardt to serve as 'Foreign Service Officer of Class seven'. Co-signed by Secretary of State CHARLES EVANS HUGHES (1862-1948). Paperclip stains at bottom else very good. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1131    CALVIN COOLIDGE    "
 (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding. Scarce partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Dec. 20, 1924, his appointment of John G. Erhardt to serve as 'Foreign Service Officer of Class seven'. Co-signed by Secretary of State CHARLES EVANS HUGHES (1862-1948). Near fine. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1132    CALVIN COOLIDGE    "
 (1872-1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding. A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Northhampton, MA, May 30, 1931, a friendly letter to one Mrs. Rickabau [?]. In part: '…We are all well including the dogs…Please remember us to Mr. and Mrs. Trapbagar.' Coolidge signs in full at the conclusion. Mailing folds, else fine. "
1133    CHESTER A. ARTHUR    "
 1829 - 1886) Twenty-first President of the United States who took office following the assassination of James Garfield. Manuscript L.S. as Collector of Customs in New York on official letterhead, 1p. small 4to., Sep. 16, 1876 to EDWARDS PIERREPONT (1817–1892), former U.S. Attorney General and then serving as U.S. Minister to England. In part: '…the package for Mrs. Colonel [Frederick Dent] Grant…was duly received and promptly forwarded to her at Long Branch. The amount of duty paid upon same is so insignificant as not to be worth mentioning…' Very slightly blurred, else very good. Arthur had raised funds for Grant's election, and in 1871, President Grant had appointed Arthur to his prominent position as Collector – where he earned more than the president himself. "
1134    DONALD TRUMP SIGNED BIBLE    "
 DONALD TRUMP (b. 1946) Controversial American financier, deal maker and gambling mogul, once near bankruptcy, he recovered his wealth and successfully ran for president in 2016. A most controversial item, a Bible boldly signed by Trump in black marker, in person, on the title page. The 5.5 x 8.5 in. King James version is a 1,002pp. edition published by Christian Art publishers and was printed in...China, 2016. The cover and spine are black faux calf, with titles on spine and cover in embossed gold. The first page is a blank presentation page, followed by the title page which bears a 3 x 5 in. Trump signature across nearly the entire page. Fine condition. During protests on the evening of Monday, June 1, 2020, President Donald Trump walked the short distance from the White House to St John's Episcopal Church, where he posed outside while holding a Bible above his head. The photo-op proved controversial for a number of reasons: tear gas was used on peaceful protesters to clear his path and Trump's actions seemed to be an insensitive response to the situation at hand. However, Trump's use of a Bible in an act of political theater continues a long history of using the book as a material object in order to authorize political power – a history that goes back to the late Roman empire. An important political object, signed as president. "
1135    DONALD TRUMP SIGNED IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS COVER SHEET    "
 DONALD TRUMP (b. 1946) Controversial American financier, deal maker and gambling mogul, once near bankruptcy, he recovered his wealth and successfully ran for president in 2016. A most controversial item, a signed copy of the cover sheet from the House Judiciary Committee's 'Report on the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump', titled H. Rep. 116-346, 1p. 4to., published December 16, 2019. This copy was signed in person by the President in bold black marker, and was obtained by a close member of the Trump administration. Of course, the potential of Trump's impeachment and the actual proceedings dominated headlines for months; this report itself charged Trump with &quot;impeachable abuse of power...at the expense of both our national security and the integrity of our elections&quot; and of doing &quot;everything in his power to obstruct the House's impeachment inquiry&quot;. Weeks later, the House impeached the President for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in a mostly party-line vote, with all Republicans opposing along with three Democrats. This made Trump the third U.S. president in history to be impeached and marked the first fully partisan impeachment, whereby a U.S. president was impeached without support from the President's own party. A truly historic and excessively rare piece, with only two other examples known to exist. An identical piece sold earlier this year for in excess of $80,000. "
1135A    DONALD TRUMP SIGNED AMERICAN FLAG    DONALD TRUMP (b. 1946) Controversial American financier, deal maker and gambling mogul, once near bankruptcy, he recovered his wealth and successfully ran for president in 2016. An exceedingly rare signed American flag, 30 x 50 in., signed by the President in bold black marker beneath the canton. This flag was signed in-person at one of Trump's campaign rallies in Florida for one of his fervent supporters who sold it directly to our consignor. The polyester flag bears an additional strip of white fabric along the hoist, with a sewn-in manufacturing tag from 'Annin &amp; Co' and two grommets on the hoist corners for hanging. In absolutely mint condition, save for a few small spots of non-intrusive staining, mentioned purely for accuracy and only visible upon close inspection. A truly incredible display piece!
1136    DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER    "
 (1890 - 1969) 34th President of the United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on D-Day. T.L.S. with his initials 'D.E.' as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Newport, R.I., July 19, 1960 to J. Bernard West (1912–1983), 6th Chief Usher of the White House who essentially managed the residence and who served from 1957 to 1969. Nice content, in part: '...I'm glad that Mrs. Eisenhower and I timed our 'vacation' so that you will be able to celebrate your birthday anniversary in comparative peace. With my felicitations and good wished come...many thanks for all you do for us...'. Very good. "
1137    EDITH KERMIT ROOSEVELT    "
 EDITH KERMIT ROOSEVELT (1861 - 1948) First Lady and second wife of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Postal covere addressed and franked, 1943. "
1138    ELEANOR B. ROOSEVELT AND QUENTIN B. ROOSEVELT II    "
 Small grouping of material from ELEANOR B. ROOSEVELT (1888-1960), the wife of General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. who died in France during World War II, and daughter-in-law of President Theodore Roosevelt. A small and tragic group of items, includes two T.L.S.'s , one as 'Eleanor', each 1p. 8vo., Oyster Bay, Feb. 1 and Apr. 14, 1949 to Gen. Clarence R. Huebner who had commanded the 1st Infantry Division, landing with them on Omaha Beach and leading them until the end of the war. Eleanor writes concerning the death of her son, Quentin B. Roosevelt II (1919-1948), named after his uncle who was KIA in World War I. Quentin served under Huebner, also landing on Omaha, and was killed in a plane crash in Hong Kong, on December 21, 1948. Eleanor writes, in part: '...I received the news about Quentin just twenty minutes after reaching the house on my return from Europe. I shall always be sorry I did not have a chance to tell him about my visit to you...Frances [Quentin's widow] and her little girls are here with me, and are a delight...We often talk of you...' The letters are stapled to larger sheets. Also present is a small hand-made card sent by Quentin and Frances to Huebner, probably just before the airplane crash: '...Quentin has his own airlift here - flying flour &amp; cloth to surrounded cities [Chinese Revolution was underway] - It's quite a business...Cheers for the First Division...' Finally, there are carbon copies of Huebner's two letters to Eleanor expressing his uplifting thoughts. "
1139    ELEANOR ROOSEVELT    "
 (1884 - 1962) First Lady, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States. Eleanor was active in a wide range of liberal and humanitarian projects. Excellent likely war-date S.P., 8x 10 in. b/w, a image of Roosevelt in a Red Cross uniform at the bedside of a wounded soldier, signed at lower-right in black ink. The verso bears a red 'RESTRICTED' stamp, a datestamp 'Sep. 16, 1943', and an unusual press stamp indicating the photo should not be published 'by order of the Bureau of Aeronautics'. Light creases near the edges, else fine. "
1140    FIRST LADIES    "
 Grouping of three signed items from first ladies, includes: BESS TRUMAN (blue ink signature at the conclusion of a letter from an autograph collector); ROSALYNN CARTER (signature on a check from 'Carter's Warehouse); and MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER (blue ink signature on a White House card, sold with envelope). Sold with a secretarial signature from JACQUELINE KENNEDY on a White House card, with transmittal White House envelope, cancelled Apr. 23, 1962. "
1141    FRANCES CLEVELAND    "
 FRANCES CLEVELAND (1865 - 1947) First Lady, wife of Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Signed check, New York, 1913, signed in full. Punch cancel, fine. "
1141A    WOODROW WILSON AND FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT    "
 One of the rarest two-president signed documents available, a naval commission signed by WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924) as President, and by future president FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945) while serving as Acting Secretary of the Navy. The partly-printed document, 1p. 16 x 20 in., was signed in Washington on Aug. 19, 1915. In it, Walter S. Haas is appointed to serve as 'Lieutenant, junior grade, in the Navy'. The document is very boldly engrossed, and is signed by Wilson at lower-right, Roosevelt at lower-left who adds 'Acting' before the printed title 'Secretary of the Navy, signing on behalf of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels who normally would have signed this commission. Scattered wrinkles and lightly soiled, else very good. Roosevelt's support of Wilson in the three-way presidential race which included Theodore Roosevelt and Taft earned him his position which he held from 1913 until 1919. Roosevelt had a lifelong affection for the Navy - he had already collected almost 10,000 naval books and claimed to have read all but one - and was more ardent than Daniels in supporting a large and efficient naval force. During his tenure, Roosevelt gained experience in labor issues, government management during wartime, naval issues, and logistics, all valuable areas for his future offices."
1142    FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT    "
 (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the 'New Deal' and who led the United States through most of World War II. T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 15, 1934, sending thanks for a letter received, adding: '...I am particularly delighted to have the copy of the chart and signals…They will make a splendid addition to my collection…' Fold and some spots of foxing, else very good. Sold with transmittal 'White House' envelope. "
1143    FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT    "
 (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the 'New Deal' programs and who led the United States through most of World War II. Great content T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Oct. 15, 1942, addressed to a sick child named 'Shippy Swift', hospitalized at the Long Branch Memorial Hospital in New Jersey and likely stricken with polio. In full: 'My dear Shippy: Because of my sympathetic interest in what one of your admirers has told me about you, I am sending you this little personal note of encouragement and hearty good wishes. I know that you will be very brave in your efforts for improvement in your health.' Roosevelt signs at the conclusion in black ink. Lightly toned, one central fold, else fine condition. Loosely matted to a total size of 9 x 12 in. Roosevelt, who was paralyzed due to polio, became a staunch advocate for those suffering from the disease, starting a rehabilitation center in Warm Springs, Georgia and founding the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. "
1144    FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT STATIONERY    "
 Four pieces of unused stationery once owned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, includes: two pieces of bi-fold 8vo. letterhead from his home at Hyde Park; an envelope from Hyde Park; and an envelope from Campoballo. Dampness has sealed both envelopes, else very good. "
1145    FRANKLIN PIERCE    "
 (1804 - 1869) Fourteenth President of the United States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the Northwest for settlement. A.L.S. 'Franklin Mwas appointed on Dec. 19, 1776 and mustered out . Pierce' on mourning letterhead, 1p. 4to., Concord, Mar. 31,1864 to an administrator at the State Library Room in Harrisburg, Pa. In part: '…But for serious and protracted illness, I should have complied with the request expressed in your note of the 4th inst. At an earlier day…' Folds, else near fine. Pierce's wife, Jane Pierce, had died of tuberculosis on Dec. 2, 1863, hence the mourning letterhead. Ex: Walter Benjamin Autographs. "
1146    FRANKLIN PIERCE    "FRANKLIN PIERCE 
<br /> (1804-1869) Fourteenth President of the United States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the Northwest for settlement. A.L.S., 2pp. back to back, 8vo., Concord, Sep. 20, 1860 to W. C. Towle in Boston. Pierce advises that he has received the first parts of Towle's forthcoming work, noting: '...the arrangement is clear and judicious and I have no doubt that the book will be a contribution useful and acceptable to the publick. The portions, however, submitted to my inspection are too fragmentary to warrant the expression of an opinion upon the merits of the work as a whole...' Near folds, else fine. 
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1147    GEORGE H. BUSH    "
 (1924 - 2018) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. T.L.S. 'George' with holograph postscript on his 'George Bush for U.S. Senate' letterhead, 1p. 4to., Aug. 8, 1970 to Ronald Wade, a close friend to both George Bush Senior and his son, George, Jr. Bush warmly thanks Wade for making his trip to Gilmer, Texas successful and productive, adding: '...With each passing day, I am more confident than ever about our chances...It will be a long, hard pull...' He adds in his postscript: '...sorry to miss you in D.S...' Fine. "
1148    GEORGE H. BUSH    "
 (1924 - 2018) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Signature executed late in life on a 12mo. on a personal bookplate, adding a dedication in black ink in another hand. The original transmittal note and envelope are also present. Signature somewhat shaky, else fine. "
1150    GEORGE H. W. BUSH    "
 (1924 - 2018) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Great content T.L.S., 1p. small 4to., Houston, Dec. 6, 1980, sent to JOHN NORTON MOORE shortly after Ronald Reagan's victory in the 1980 presidential election. In part: '...All the Bushes, of course, are thrilled with the results of the election. The mandate given President-elect Reagan will aid us in tackling the difficult tasks that lie ahead...' Bush signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Two mailing folds, else fine. JOHN NORTON MOORE (b. 1937) is an authority on international law, national security law and the law of the sea, who served as the principal legal adviser to the U.S. Ambassador of Kuwait during the Gulf War. From 1985 to 1991, he chaired the board of directors of the U.S. Institute of Peace, one of six presidential appointments he has held. With the deputy attorney general of the United States, he was co-chair in March 1990 of the U.S.-USSR talks in Moscow and Leningrad on the rule of law. He also helped lay the groundwork for the Law of the Sea Treaty, currently in force for 168 countries and the European Union. "
1151    GEORGE H.W. BUSH    "
 (1924 - 2018) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. His book: 'All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings' (New York: Scribner), 1999. 640pp. 8vo. Bush signs on a bookplate affixed to the front flyleaf, adding a dedication. Very fine condition, with dust jacket. "
1152    GEORGE W. BUSH    "
 (b. 1946) Forty-third President of the United States who won his office after a hotly-contested election. Excellent I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. glossy color, a chest-up portrait of the President wearing an American flag lapel pin, seated in front of an American flag. Bush signs boldly in black ink with good contrast, adding the inscription: 'GOD BLESS TEXAS!' Very fine, near flawless condition. With 'Premium Authentics' security sticker affixed on the reverse. "
1153    GEORGE WASHINGTON    "
 (1732 - 1799) First President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Historically important war-date L.S. 'Go: Washington' as Commander of the Continental Army, written in the aide of his hand DAVID HUMPHREYS (1752-1818), 2pp. 4to., 'Head Quarters New Windsor', Jan. 15, 1781 to to Major General ARTHUR ST. CLAIR (1737-1818). WASHINGTON PREPARES TO SEND TROOPS TO PUT DOWN THE DANGEROUS MUTINY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LINE In full: 'The letter reads in full: 'I have duly received your favor of the 11th together with one from the Committee of Congress of the 9th Inst. as I had just dispatched an Express to you, with my Letter of the 12th. I have detained your Messenger until this time, in expectation that something so decisive would have turned up, as might have fixed the line of conduct which we ought to pursue. But nothing new having come to my knowledge, which could give sufficient ground for determination, since my last, I can only refer you to it. The Detachment shall be held in readiness till I hear from you, which I anxiously expect every Moment. Indeed nothing can be of greater importance, than to communicate with the utmost rapidity, every incident that may happen, during the continuance of this unhappy affair...' A few toned spots slightly affecting the legibility of perhaps seven letters of text, else fine condition with an excellent signature of the future president. In the winter of 1780, 2,473 Pennsylvania officers and men were encalmped at Mount Kemble, New Jersey with their commander, Major. Gen. Arthur St. Clair lodged in Philadephia. clothes, food, and pay were in short supply. In mid-December, Brigadier Gen. Anthony Wayne wrote to Joseph Reed, President of Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council: '...we are reduced to dry bread and beef for our food, and to cold water for our drink. . . . Our soldiery are not devoid of reasoning faculties...they have now served their country with fidelity for near five years, poorly clothed, badly fed, and worse paid...' The men were further disheartened by ambiguous language used to describe the length of their terms of the service. Sensing trouble and having faced down two small insurrections himself, Wayne remained on the scene. On January 1st at about 9:00 PM, some musket firing began and a skyrocket went into the air. Then soldiers began pouring out of their huts with their muskets and equipment. The column of now mutinous soldiers moved down the line of huts, seized four cannons, fired muskets into the air, and called for more men to join them. Mutineers forced the men of the 2nd Pennsylvania to join at bayonet point and fired a few cannon shots over the ranks of the 5th and 9th Regiments to convince them to join the revolt. One officer attacked and was killed, others were wounded. Wayne himself attempted to intervene, but the troops announced their intention to march to Philadelphia for redress on their pay, clothing, and enlistments. As over 1,500 men set off, led by their sergeants, Wayne sent two officers speeding to Philadelphia to alert Congress and the Executive Committee and dispatched an aide-de-camp to inform General Washington, who was at the army camp at New Windsor, New York. The fear that the men might 'turn Arnold' was justified when British General Henry Clinton sent emissaries from New York to meet the mutineers and offer them full pardons and pay in exchange for joining the Redcoats. Instead, the disaffected troops occupied Princeton while contemplating their march on Congress to demand release from their enlistments. The troops were represented by a 'Board of Sergeants' that negotiated with Congressional representatives. The two sides eventually reached a preliminary agreement, but that was not known to Washington, who was preparing to use force in the form of a detachment of New England troops when he wrote this letter. As the senior Pennsylvania officer, St. Clair had also been involved in the negotiations. By the end of January, the soldiers received shirts, shoes, blankets, woolen overalls and fifty Pennsylvania shillings, the equivalent of a month's pay. Almost the entire Pennsylvania Line went on furlough for sixty days, none of the mutineers received punishment, and 1,220 men were discharged. The Pennsylvania Line under Wayne would mutiny again, on a much smaller scale, four months later...and this time the consequences were brutal. "
1154    GEORGE WASHINGTON    "
 (1732 - 1799) First President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. WASHINGTON ORDERS BUTTONS FOR THE CLOTHING OF HIS SLAVES Fine content A.L.S. with integral address leaf, 1p. 8vo., Mount Vernon, June 6, 1798 to merchants 'Bennett &amp; Watts' in Alexandria, who regularly supplied Mount Vernon with household goods. In full: 'Please to send me by the bearer a groce [sic, gross] of large, &amp; a groce of small white metal buttons – common sort – and oblige by so doing – Your Obed. Serv't Go: Washington' Some very light stains and a vertical fold that has been backed on verso. The integral address leaf bears a note of provenance tracing the letter to 1810. It too has a horizontal reinforcing strip and is chipped in one corner. The leaf has been tipped to a heavier stock mount, partly affecting the holograph address penned by Washington. Overall very good. Of course, Washington's family had no immediate use for 288 cheap metal buttons, but those at Mount Vernon making clothes for his ca. 125 slaves did. The white buttons would have matched the white sack-like shirts worn by the field workers. Washington would emancipate his slaves posthumously as instructed in his will. "
1155    SIGNED PROOF OF WILLIAM MARSHALL'S ENGRAVING OF GEORGE WASHINGTON    "
 Very rare artist's proof of William Marshall's engraving of George Washington - widely regarded as one of the finest engravings ever of our nation's first president. Beneath the engraving, Marshall signs in pencil, adding the caption: 'ARTIST'S PROOF'. Written along the base of the piece, in extremely fine print, is the notation: 'Entered according to the act of Congress in the year 1862 by William E. Marshall in the clerk's office of the United States for the Southern District of New York Copyright of photographs secured.' The image size is 13.5 x 11.25 in. on a 16 x 22 in. sheet, then applied to a 22 x 27.75 in. mount. Slightly rubbed at spots, else very fine condition. The original gravure belongs to the Library of Congress, yet according to Heritage Auctions, which sold a similar piece for over $1,500 in 2006: 'Research has shown that there might possibly be several 'artist proofs' signed by Marshall extant; however, the number is no more than a handful.' "
1156    'GEN. WASHINGTON ON THE BATTLEFIELD AT TRENTON' BY WILLIAM WARNER    "
 Mezzotint engraving: 'Gen. Washington on the Battlefield at Trenton', engraved by William Warner (1813-1848), after John Trumbull's 1792 oil painting of the same name. Published by William Smith, Philadelphia, 1845. Overall size 22.5 x 30.5 in. The gravure shows a full-length portrait of Washington in a contrapposto stance, with his left hand on the hilt of a sword on his belt, and his right hand handing a telescope to an aide. The young man is holding the reins of Washington's rearing horse. In the background can be seen a battle, with a ruined cart and cannon just behind the figure of Washington, while on the right of the image is a blasted tree. Slight soiling at upper margin, some tears, chips, and loss to the edges, none impacting the image and some being repaired on the verso. Overall, in very good condition, and very suitable for framing. "
1157    LIFE AND BATTLES OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON    "
 Attractive late 1800s color lithograph: 'Life and Battles of General George Washington' with twenty vignettes of battles, his inauguration, and death, 18 x 24 in. (sight), by G. Weissenborn, publisher/H. Bruckner, artist. Wrinkled, with some foxing at especially evident at the margins, yet completely presentable in a doubled blue mat and gild wood frame. "
1158    1817 GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ENGRAVING    "
 Scarce memorial calligraphic engraving: 'Eulogium Sacred to the Memory of the Illustrious George Washington, Columbia's Greatest and Successful Son: honored Be His Name.', 23 x 18 in., engraved by Peter Maverick after an earlier calligraphic work by Benjamin O. Tyler, Professor of Penmanship from New York, 1817. A central portrait of General George Washington is seen inside a decorative oval border inscribed: 'Sacred to the Memory of the Brave' and with 18 Stars. Below the image, an oval plaque reads: 'Gen. George Washington departed this life Dec. 14th 1799 - And the tears of a Nation watered his grave.' The image rests on top of an altar with a poem: 'Washington's no more, by silence grief's express'd, Lo! here he lies, his Works proclaim the rest.' It has cherubs, angels blowing trumpets of fame, eagles, an elegiac poem and Masonic symbols. Print is placed on a foam backing board, yet not attached, and shrink-wrapped. Various tears, including a complete vertical tear at center, with one chip at bottom edge. Light dampstain at bottom-left. Estimated accordingly. Not examined out of backing. "
1159    AN INVITATION TO THE GERALD FORD/ROBERT DOLE ELECTION 'VICTORY' PARTY    "
 A rare piece of political ephemera, 1p. 12mo., [Washington, November, 1976], an invitation with gold Presidential Seal inviting the bearer to the 'Victory Celebration' on Election Day evening following the anticipated election victory of President Gerald Ford and Sen. Robert Dole in their campaign against Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale. Of course, Ford lost the election to Carter by 53 electoral votes. Matted and set into a silvered wood frame. "
1160    GERALD R. FORD    "
 (1913 - 2006) Thirty-eighth President of the United States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a half-length portrait of Ford in a business suit, standing in front of an American flag. Ford signs boldly in blue ink along the bottom white margin. Fine. "
1161    GRACE COOLIDGE    "
 (1879-1957) First Lady, wife of Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States. Scarce A.Ms.S. 1p. sm. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], an original poem by the first lady better known for her chic hospitality. Titled 'The Quest', it reads: '...Crossing the uplands of time, Skirting the borders of night, Scaling the face of the peak of dreams, We enter the regions of light. And hastening on, with eager intent, Arrive at the rainbow's end, And there recover the pot of gold, Buried deep in the heart of a friend'. Signed at conclusion. Little is known of Coolidge's poetry save for that published within her letters, but this particular poem was mentioned as one of her best by her daughter Lydia Coolidge Sayles during a speech made in 1998 at the JFK Center. Simply matted and framed, light toning, very good. Not examined out of frame. "
1162    GROVER CLEVELAND    "
 (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported civil service and fiscal reform. Partly-printed D.S. as president, 1p. 20 x 16 in., Washington D.C., April 23, 1886, the appointment of Edwin Warfield as 'Surveyor of Customs for the Port of Baltimore in the State of Maryland'. Cosigned at bottom by Acting Secretary of the Treasury CHARLES S. FAIRCHILD (1842 - 1924), and features patriotic vignette at top with blind-embossed seal at bottom-left. Mounted to thick cardstock, though beginning to come loose on some edges. Tears and chips to the edges, stained at spots, estimated accordingly. Edwin Warfield later served as the Governor of Maryland from 1904 to 1912, and was a relative of Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson - later the Duchess of Windsor - whose marriage to English King Edward VIII led to his abdication of the throne. "
1163    GROVER CLEVELAND    "
 (1837 - 1908) Twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States, supported civil service and fiscal reform. A.L.S. on his Princeton letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Apr. 15, 1898. Written in Cleveland's hurried scrawl, the text is difficult to decipher, but he complies with a request from 'Hon. W. Howard' and has asked the Carroll Publishing Co. to send a book to his correspondent 'with the slip pasted in as you suggested'. Cleveland's finger smudged a couple of words, else very good. "
1164    CLEVELAND - BLAINE ELECTION HANDOUT    "
 CLEVELAND - BLAINE ELECTION HANDOUT Small flyer, 11 X 4&quot;, bears portraits of the 1884 candidates for President and Vice President with prior election information on verso. Some stains. "
1165    HARRY S. TRUMAN    "
 (1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the rebuilding of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Excellent S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a U.S. Army press photograph showing Truman seated with a young Queen Elizabeth, dated Nov. 1, 1951. Nicely signed at bottom-left with a vintage signature. Fine. "
1166    HARRY S. TRUMAN    "
 (1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Good content T.L.S. on his professional letterhead, 1p. 4to., Nov. 18, 1955, to WATSON B. MILLER, long-serving Director of the American Legion Rehabilitation Commission, which aided the federal government in formulating a program to facilitate the care of disabled and wounded veterans. In part: 'Those letters from recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor must be wonderful and I wish we could work out something that would give those letters to the public and that the project which the man who died wanted to put forth could go forward. Maybe that could happen one of these days.' Truman signs at the conclusion. Near fine. "
1167    HARRY S. TRUMAN    "
 (1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Rare partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio parchment, Washington, May 23, 1950, his appointment of John G. Erhardt to serve as 'Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary' to the 'Union of South Africa'. Co-signed by Acting Secretary of State JAMES WEBB. Bends at top and bottom margins, else fine. Ambassadorial appointments are quite rare. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1168    HARRY S. TRUMAN    "
 (1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. A.N.S. on a 12mo. sheet of his personal memo paper, Kansas City, June 1, 1953, wishing the recipient a long, happy and useful life. Fine. "
1169    HARRY TRUMAN    "
 (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Great S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, showing Truman standing with an unidentified man and FRANK CLEMENT (1920-1969), the Governor of Tennessee from 1953 to 1959 and from 1963 to 1967. Truman signs at bottom-right, adding the date '3/10/65' and the dedication: 'To Lt. Colonel &amp; Mrs. Percy S. Chandler.' Clement also signs at the bottom-right corner. The verso bears a press stamp, and an identifying inscription in pencil. Fine. "
1170    HARRY S. TRUMAN    "
 (1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the rebuilding of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Good association T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Independence, MO, May 27, 1960, forwarding a photograph. In part: 'In reply to your letter…addressed to Senator Symington, it is a pleasure to send you the photograph for your friend [not present]…his wanting it is quite a compliment'. WILLIAM SYMINGTON (1901-1988) served as the first Secretary of the Air Force under Truman from 1947 to 1950 and later served as a Senator of Missouri from 1950 to 1976. Light folds, mounting remnants to the corners of the verso, else very good. "
1171    HENRY A. WALLACE    "
 (1888 – 1965) 33rd Vice President of the United States under F.D.R., 11th Secretary of Agriculture (1933–1940), and the 10th Secretary of Commerce (1945–1946). He was the presidential nominee of the revived Progressive Party in the 1948 presidential election. I.S.P. 8 x 10 b/w, a fine portrait inscribed and signed in the white bottom margin. Fine. "
1172    HERBERT HOOVER    "
 (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bold signature as president on a White House card. Fine. Sold with a lithographed portrait. "
1173    HERBERT HOOVER    "
 (1874 - 1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Black ink signature cut from a document. Total size: 3 x 1.25 in. Paper clip indent impacts signature at center, else very good. Estimated accordingly. "
1174    HERBERT HOOVER    "
 (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York City, Dec. 2, 1937, to the president of the Economic Club of Chicago, accepting his invitation to an event on November 24th. Hoover signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Tiny holes at top-left, small spot of staining at lower-right, else fine condition. "
1175    HERBERT HOOVER    "HERBERT HOOVER 
<br /> (1874 - 1964) 34th President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.d.], Nov. 28, 1941, to a Mr. Keesling about a new program for donors to Stanford University and thanking him for his previous donations, signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Fine. 
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1176    JAMES A. GARFIELD    "
 (1831 - 1881) Twentieth President of the United States, Union army major general, assassinated while in office. A.L.S. 'J. A. Garfield', 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], to 'My Dear Hill'. In part: '…If it is equally agreeable to you, I should prefer Thursday – rather than today – to dine with the 56ers – and it will be a great delight…' Fine condition. Garfield was likely referring to a club or dinner involving his fellow graduates of Williams College Class of 1856. "
1177    JAMES BUCHANAN    "
 (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. A.L.S. 'James Buchanan' as U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 27, 1838 to 'Peter Hagner'. In part: '…I enclose you two letter I have received from Enos Hook Esquire, a member of our State Legislature. I have not the least recollection that I ever received the documents to which he refers, nor can I find that in either House…any memorial has been presented…of Captain James Hook for commutation…I would thank you for to afford me any information you can on the subject, as well as concerns the right of Captain Hook of the Rev'y Army to commutation…' A pencil note in another hand appears at bottom indicating that Capt. James Hook was appointed on Dec. 19, 1776 and mustered out on Feb. 1, 1778. Further notes on verso state that he served with the 13th Virginia Regt., and resigned Apr. 21, 1778, dying on Jan. 23, 1824. Some water staining along folds and at margins, affecting only a few words of text. Peter Hagner (1772–1850) was a financier and civil servant who served in the Department of the Treasury for fifty-six consecutive years from 1793 to 1849 under every president from George Washington to Zachary Taylor and was known as the watchdog of the Treasury.' "
1178    JAMES E. CARTER    "
 (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations. Partly-printed D.S. 'James E. Carter Jr.', 7.25 x 3.25 in., Plains, GA, Sept. 6, 1963, a warehouse receipt for Carter's Bonded Warehouse for one bale of cotton received from one Lenard Wright for storage. Ink cancels, else fine. "
1179    JAMES E. CARTER    "
 (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations. Partly-printed D.S. 'James E. Carter Jr.', 7.25 x 3.25 in., Plains, GA, Sept. 6, 1963, a warehouse receipt for Carter's Bonded Warehouse for one bale of cotton received from one E. R. Hogg for storage. Ink cancels, else fine. "
1180    JAMES E. CARTER    "
 (b. 1924) Thirty-ninth President of the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations. Lot of four signed books, includes: 'Palestine, Not Apartheid' (New York: Simon &amp; Schuster), 2006. 264pp. 8vo., signed on front flyleaf; 'Sources of Strength; (New York: Times Books), 1997. 252pp. 8vo., signed on the front flyleaf; 'The Virtues of Aging' (New York: Ballantine Publishing), 1998. 140pp. 8vo., signed on the front flyleaf; and 'Lilian Carter: A Compassionate Life' by GRANT HAYTER-MENZIES (Jefferson: McFarland and Company), 2015. 228pp. 8vo. Carter signs boldly on a bookplate, affixed to the title page. The author signs on the half-title page in black ink. All four volumes are very fine. "
1181    JAMES MONROE    "
 (1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United States who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Sept. 3, 1824, a land grant to 'John Leckey of Kentucky...' for a section of land within the district of Cincinnati. Paper seal affixed to bottom-left. Monroe signs at bottom-right. Cosigned by then- Commissioner of the General Land Office GEORGE GRAHAM (1772 - 1830), who also served as acting United States Secretary of War under the Madison and Monroe administrations. Folds, light staining, else fine. Sold with an A.L.S. from a 'C.B. Thompkins' of McConnellsville, OH, to an attorney 'J. J. Brasic' from Lancaster, PA on March 1, 1842, which was included with the document upon its delivery to us, though its connection to the document is uncertain. "
1182    JAMES MONROE    "
 (1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United States who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Good association A.L.S. 'Jas. Monroe' with integral address leaf, 1p. 4to., Albemarle, June 11, 1799, six months before commencing his second term as Governor of Virginia, to Dr. William Bache (1773-1820), the grandson of Benjamin Franklin who was then on an extended visit at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. In part: '…I was yesterday with Mr. Shay[?]in expectation of meeting you there. Presuming it was your wish I paid him the amt. he had requested (a trifle excepted)…It is still to be adjusted…You had perhaps better ride over and take another acc't for the precise sum. We hope to see you as soon as you can make it convenient. At present I am going over to my plantation to put the brick layers at work but shall be back to dinner when [I] shell be happy to meet you… Mailing folds, else fine. "
1183    JOHN F. KENNEDY    "
 (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. Great association T.L.S. 'Jack' on United States Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington D.C., Aug. 15, 1957, to a Kennedy family attorney 'Thomas Walsh' about the death of his father-in-law, JOHN 'BLACK JACK' BOUVIER III. In part: 'As you know, Jackie's father died recently. He evidently left some sort of an estate, including some securities. I received the enclosed letter (not present) from Attorney Bernard A. Saslow. I was wondering if you could look it over and let me know what I should advise Jackie to do.' File and staple holes, light paper clip indent, else very fine. Once a prominent American Wall Street stockbroker and socialite, Bouvier's drinking, gambling, and philandering led to his divorce from Jacqueline's mother. Upon her engagement to John F. Kennedy, her stepfather walked her down the aisle for their wedding; some reports indicated Bouvier was too intoxicated to escort his daughter. By the mid-1950s, Bouvier had sporadic contact with his family, instead spending the majority of his time drinking alone at his New York City apartment. Bouvier was unsurprisingly diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in the spring of 1957, succumbing to the disease on August 3rd, 1957 - twelve days before this letter was written. "
1184    JOHN F. KENNEDY    "
 (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. T.L.S. 'John Kennedy' as president, 1p. 8vo. on White House letterhead, Sep. 6, 1961 to Prof. Willard Thorp (1899-1992), an economist who served as an advisor to Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower and who helped draft the Marshall Plan. In part: '...I want to thank you for your distinguished service as a member of the Bolivian Special Economic Mission...[which] will form much of the basis of our relations with the Bolivian government. The outstanding job which you performed illuminated a most difficult area of policy and provided a clear and valuable guide for future action...You can be proud of your contribution...to the cause of freedom in this hemisphere...' Very good. Under President V&iacute;ctor Paz Estenssoro, the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement introduced universal suffrage into his political platform and carried out a sweeping land-reform promoting rural education and nationalization of the country's largest tin mines. In 1964, with CIA backing, a military junta overthrew President Estenssoro at the outset of his third term. "
1185    JOHN F. KENNEDY    "
 (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. T.L.S. 'John Kennedy' on his U.S. Senate letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 22, 1957 Prof. Willard Thorp (1899-1992), an economist who served as an advisor to Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy and who helped draft the Marshall Plan. In part: '...thank you for your recent letter discussing the Middle Eastern situation and limitations of oil exports. I am enclosing copies of my two Middle Eastern speeches and most recent press release relative to imports of residual fuel oil...' Staple holes along top margin, else very good condition with a fine, bold signature. "
1186    JOHN F. KENNEDY    "
 (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. T.L.S. 'John Kennedy' as president, signed with a signature very reminiscent of his autopen signature of the period, but absolutely not matching any patterns in our files, 1p. 4to. on White House letterhead, Feb. 27, 1961 to Prof. Willard Thorp (1899-1992), an economist who served as an advisor to Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower and who helped draft the Marshall Plan. Kennedy thanks Thorp for his assistance as part of a 'task force' appointed to appraise policy questions. He adds: '...the work was done on a crash basis, and it must have required considerable adjustment of your plans...you services have mad...a better program for the nation...' Pencil docket in margin, else very good. Because of ambiguity with signature, sold as-is and estimated accordingly. "
1187    JOHN F. KENNEDY (3)    "
 (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. Lot of three T.L.S.s 'John Kennedy', all SECRETARIALLY-SIGNED and on his Sentae letterhead, 3pp. total 4to., 1959, to Prof. Willard Thorp (1899-1992), an economist who served as an advisor to Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy who also helped draft the Marshall Plan.Kennedy discusses liberalizing the tariff laws on works of art, noting: '...this has been a ridiculous trade barrier...works of art should have the freest possible circulation throughout the world...'; an invitation to a luncheon to discuss 'questions of defense and foreign policy'; and thanks for Thorp's views 'on the missile satellite problem'. Some marginal staple holes and pencil dockets, else very good. Three pieces. "
1188    KENNEDY ADMINISTRATION AND RELATED PRESS PHOTOS PRESS AND WIRE PHOTOGRAPHS (22)    "
 Fine lot of 22 different photographs, various images of the president and Mrs. Kennedy, many being campaign images, with three shots of Marine I and Air Force I. Most of the images are 8 x 10 in. and many are period back stamped by the Associated Press or other news sources, some bearing news clippings where the particular photo was used. Overall very good. Sold as a lot. "
1189    KENNEDY ASSASSINATION GROUPING    "
 Large grouping of eight materials relating to the Kennedy assassination, as well as the later assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald, includes: Great archive of six newspapers, all published in Dallas shortly before or after the assassination, notably including the Nov. 22, 1963 edition of 'The Dallas Morning News', dated the day of Kennedy's assassination, prominently headlined 'Swarm of Political Controversy Swirls Around Kennedy on Visit'; the Nov. 22, 1963 edition of 'The Dallas Times Herald', boldly headlined 'Suspect Arrested...PRESIDENT DEAD, CONNALLY SHOT'; the Nov. 23, 1963 edition of the 'Dallas Morning News', prominently headlined 'KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET...JOHNSON BECOMES PRESIDENT' with subheadings like 'Pro-Communist Charged with Act'; the Nov. 25, 1963 edition of 'The Dallas Times Herald', boldly headlined 'Sad Nations Bids Kennedy Farewell...FBI Tipped Oswald Would Be Killed'; and the Nov. 25, 1963 edition of the 'Dallas Morning News', prominently headlined 'CLUB OWNER KILLS OSWALD'. Notable chipping throughout, else good. WITH: Book titled 'The Truth About the Assassination' by noted White House Correspondent Charles Roberts (New York: Grosset &amp; Dunlap), 128pp. 8vo., unevenly toned, else very good. WITH: Book titled 'Jack Ruby's Girls' written by Carousel Club employees ALICE ANDERSON and DIANA HUNTER (Atlanta: Hallux, Inc.), 190pp. 8vo. in original photographic dust jacket, signed by the two authors on the front flyleaf, fine. "
1190    KENNEDY ASSASSINATION ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS    "
 An outstanding grouping of nine original color photographs, all but one 3.5 X 3.5 in. showing various scenes concerning the death of John F. Kennedy, with four of the photographs taken the very day of his assassination. Of the photographs taken on November 22nd, the most impressive approx. 4 x 3 in., shows the Kennedys and Connally in their limousine, all four facing the camera, taken just minutes before the fateful shots were fired. Another photo shows essentially the same view, yet taken from another side of the car. The third photo shows Kennedy's seat at the Dallas Trade Mart, his destination before the shooting. The last November 22nd photo shows a group of people, one of whom took these photos, standing before the Texas School Book Depository (photo bears a small torn blister just above the sign for the building). The remaining five images were taken in the days following the assassination and show various flower tributes in Dealey Plaza, with a final photo showing Kennedy's grave at Arlington. As stated above, all of the 3.5 X 3.5 in. photos were shot by a photographer who had traveled with a group of people to Dallas to view the President, and thereafter had gone north to Washington to view Kennedy's grave. We believe all of the photos to be unpublished, with no negatives remaining. All have been double-matted along with a letter of provenance, and set into a fine wood frame. An excessively rare set of original Kennedy photographs, in overall fine condition. "
1191    KENNEDY WHITE HOUSE PRESS RELEASES (7)    "
 Lot of seven items, includes four press releases issued by the Kennedy White House: Nov. 29, 1961 exchange of letters between Kennedy and CIA Director ALLEN DULLES immediately after the latter's resignation following the failed Bay of Pigs invasion; June 5, 1961 remarks to the Ambassador and employees of the U.S. Embassy in London; Nov. 16, 1961 comments made at a dinner in honor of Sen. Warren Magnuson; and Apr. 3, 1961 comments as he signed a copy of the Gettysburg address gifted to Brazil. SOLD WITH: three period photos of the president: 11 x 14 in. b/w in., showing him in robes at a dedication at Amherst Library, trimmed; 11 x 14 in. b/w, showing a full standing view, from a dusty negative, and a 10 x 8 in. b/w press photo showing Kennedy greeting Dulles in Hyannisport. Some flaws, generally very good. "
1192    JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR.    "
 (1888 – 1969) American businessman, investor and politician known for his high-profile positions in government and for the political and other achievements of his children. Father of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Fine content T.L.S. with holograph salutation, subscription, and signed postscript on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Aug. 26, 1944 to John G. Erhardt who had served as Consul in London when Kennedy was ambassador. In full: '...Thank you for writing your thoughts of Joe. In the sorrow of the event it is comforting to realize how much Joe was loved and admired by those who, like yourself, knew him best. Our pride, thus heightened, cannot quite fill the void in our lives but your tribute to his memory is real consolation...' He adds in his postscript: 'What a swell, loyal person you are! Joe'. Very light foxing at top, else fine. Joseph Kennedy, Jr. (1915 – August 12, 1944) was a Navy lieutenant. He was killed in action while flying an experimental remote-controlled bomber loaded with explosives. "
1193    JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR.    "
 (1888 – 1969) American businessman, investor and politician known for his high-profile positions in government and for the political and other achievements of his children. Father of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Palm Beach, Jan. 6, 1945 to John G. Erhardt, ex-Consul in Hamburg who also served as a consular official under Kennedy while the latter was Ambassador to the United Kingdom. In part: '...I don't knoiw whether or not this part of the country is out of the world of news but I had not seen that you were going of as Political Adviser to General [Mark] Clark. It was one of the happiest notes I have had for a long time...if Clark is a man who can use good hard common sense without the dilly-dallying od the ordinary State Department official, he will have his diplomatic business made easier...have [Clark] write me...' With receiving docket at bottom. Very good. "
1194    JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR.    "
 (1888 – 1969) American businessman, investor and politician known for his high-profile positions in government and for the political and other achievements of his children. Father of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Palm Beach, Dec. 28, 1940 to John G. Erhardt who had served as American Consul in London while Kennedy had served as Ambassador. In part: '...Well, Jack old boy, you were a swell scout to send along the Christmas wire...you and I know what a great thing it is to be back with our families...we must not let time go by...so that at least I will have the pleasure of repeating to you again how grateful I am for your help and assistance, and above all your unfailing loyalty to me all the time we were in England...' First letter is light (as written), near fine. "
1195    JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR.    "
 (1888 – 1969) American businessman, investor and politician known for his high-profile positions in government and for the political and other achievements of his children. Father of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Hyannisport, May 21, 1941 to John G. Erhardt who had served under him as Consul in London. Kennedy thanks his old friend for his attempts to assist a friend with immigration issues, apparently an effort to obtain an entry visa, adding: '...I am still looking forward to some of our golf games if this mess ever calms down...'. Fine. "
1196    AMBASSADOR JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR. GROUPING    "
 Grouping of ephemera concerning the service of Joseph Kennedy, Sr. as Ambassador of the United States to Great Britain from March, 1938 until October, 1940. Lot of about 15 letters, invitations, photos, etc. related to Joseph Kennedy's service as Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Included is a Mar. 29, 1938 letter from the London Consul to the Asst. Secretary of State describing the upheaval in the embassy following Kennedy's arrival; invitations to dinners honoring Kennedy; three retained copies of later letters from Consul Erhardt to Kennedy mention John F. Kennedy and the loss of Joseph Kennedy, Jr.; a copy of a letter from Erhardt to Joe Kennedy, Jr. on visiting Berlin in 1939; a few photos and clippings, etc. "
1197    (JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR. AS AMBASSADOR)    "
 JOSEPH KENNEDY, SR. (1888 – 1969) American businessman, investor and politician known for his high-profile positions in government and for the political and other achievements of his children. Father of assassinated President John F. Kennedy and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. Pair of items from a dinner held by 'The Pilgrims' in honor of Kennedy's appointment to serve as United States Ambassador to Great Britain, held at Claridge's Hotel, London, Mar. 18, 1938. Sponsors of the event included Lord Halifax and the Duke of Kent. Present is the 4pp. 8vo. menu, and the 26pp. table plan and guest list. Also attending was the future president, listed as 'Jack Kennedy' and a host of ministers, ambassadors, and military men. Covers foxed, else very good. "
1198    JOHN V. 'BLACK JACK' BOUVIER III    "
 (1891 - 1957) American Wall Street stockbroker and socialite. He was the father of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and of socialite Lee Radziwill, and was the father-in-law of John F. Kennedy. His nickname, Black Jack&quot;, referred to his perpetual dark tan and his flamboyant lifestyle. Rare, fine association D.S., 1p. 6.5 x 2.75 in., a check made out and signed by Bouvier, New York, May 26, 1953 drawing on bankers Laidlaw &amp; Co. to pay his daughter LEE BOUVIER CANFIELD the sum of $50.00. In the 'Memo' area, he writes: 'May Allowance, late. But you are lucky to get it' She endorses the check: 'Mrs. Michael Canfield', having married book publishing magnate Michael Canfield only a few weeks earlier! Punch and ink cancels, else very good. "
1199    JOHN QUINCY ADAMS    "
 (1767 - 1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe who principally formulated the Monroe Doctrine. Good content A.L.S. 'John Quincy Adams' as U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 31, 1845 to Daniel Washton, Chairman of Committees of the Literary Societies of Union College in Schenectady, New York. Adams states that he is honored to have been invited to address the group, but politely declines: '…other indispensable engagements and a precarious state of health which leaves me, but an imperfect disposal of my time and occupations. My best wishes for the successful activation of liberal studies and subjects…and for the continued and expanding prosperity of the learned Institution will nevertheless be as fervent during the remainder of my days…' Folds, else very fine. Founded in 1795, Union College was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the state of New York. In the 19th century, it became the 'Mother of Fraternities', as three of the earliest Greek letter societies were established there. "
1200    JOHN TYLER    "
 (1790 - 1862) Tenth President of the United States following the death of Harrison, annexed Texas, and remained loyal to Virginia following its secession. Manuscript L.S., 1p. 8vo., Washington, Jan. 21, 1841, in full: 'Your polite request desiring my autograph for a friend, I cannot otherwise than comply with…' Expertly inlaid and in fine condition. "
1201    LYNDON B. JOHNSON    "
 (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President of the United States and creator of the 'Great Society' social welfare programs. America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. Signature in black ink on an unused 3.75 x 4.75 in. bookplate bearing his gilt facsimile initials and the Great Seal of the United States. Shows minor soiling, else very good. "
1202    LYNDON B. JOHNSON    "
 (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President of the United States and creator of the 'Great Society' social welfare programs. America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a chest-up portrait of Johnson in a business suit, authentically signed in black ink at bottom white margin. Slight wear to right edge, else near fine. "
1203    LYNDON JOHNSON AND RICHARD NIXON WHITE HOUSE CHINA    "LYNDON JOHNSON AND RICHARD NIXON WHITE HOUSE CHINA 
<br /> LYNDON JOHNSON AND RICHARD NIXON WHITE HOUSE CHINA A piece of the rarest White House china obtainable, a small bowl from a set of White House china used by both presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. The 6.375 in. wide, 1.25 in. tall bowl has a silver rim and silver presidential seal, and was made by Franciscan Interpace as marked on the bottom. Ordered for the White House in 1966 during Lyndon B. Johnson's term in office, this piece was used in the West Wing/Oval Office and also on board the presidential aircraft 'Spirit of '76'. The china appears as Illustration 48.1 in 'China, Glass &amp; Tableware', June 1966, captioned: 'Official seal of The President of the United States is applied to Franciscan Masterpiece China ordered recently for the White House. The order consisted of 36 five-piece place settings plus assorted accessory pieces...' This china also appears in: 'Eye on Nixon' edited by Julie Nixon Eisenhower (1971), p. 58. From the estate of Cmdr. Ronald L. Jackson (1928-1990). Jackson, a Navy officer, was tasked with supervising the planning and implementation of reciprocal state dinners, the operation of the White House Mess and food service at Camp David and aboard Air Force One, and travelled everywhere with Presidents Johnson through George H. Bush. 
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1204    MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER    "
 MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER (1896 - 1979) First Lady, wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States. Lot of five T.L.S.s 'Mamie Doud Eisenhower' as First Lady on White House letterhead, each 1p. 8vo., Washington, 1959-60, to White House Chief Usher James B. West and other ushers. In part: 'Thank you all for your thought of us during this recent sad time...I appreciate deeply your many kindnesses to Mother...These lovely flowers...have done much to brighten my spirits during this illness...You are always so kind to remember my birthday...I am extremely fond of the candy...so pleased to receive the beautiful card of good wishes for our wedding anniversary...our celebration at the Farm was wonderful...your beautiful gift...our lovely mahogany cabinet...has already been installed at the Farm...I want again to express my gratitude to each of you personally for you loyalty and devotion to me and my family throughout these eight years....' Fine. "
1205    MARTIN VAN BUREN    "
 (1782 - 1862) Eighth President of the United States, Secretary of State and a close ally of Andrew Jackson. Folded octavo cover addressed and franked by van Buren: 'Free M. van Buren', sent to 'Mr. Parker Canadaigua [N.Y.]. With remnants of van Buren's red wax seal still attached. Very good. "
1206    MARY HARRISON    "
 (1858 - 1948) Second wife of Benjamin Harrison, the niece of his first wife and nearly 25 years his junior. A.L.S. 'Mary Lord Harrison', 3pp. 8vo., Nov. 5, 1929, sending her autograph to a young collector, Davy Davenport-West, adding: 'thank you for wanting mine...I am sure you will be glad to have my husband's Benjamin Harrison. He loved children and they loved him...'. Large signature. Mailing fold, two non-intrusive spots of staining, else very good. Sold with a hand-addressed transmittal envelope, cancelled Nov. 5, 1929, bearing her franking signature at top-right, though damage from opening removes much of her surname. "
1207    MILLARD FILLMORE    "
 (1800 - 1874) Thirteenth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Taylor. A.L.S. on mourning letterhead, 1p. 8vo., 'Aug. 5' [n.y., possibly 1853 as his wife, First Lady Abigail Fillmore, died on Mar. 30, 1853], to a 'Miss Fuller'. In full: 'Will Miss Fuller let the bearer have such papers as have been examined for the Cabin…' Slight offsetting, else very good. "
1208    RICHARD NIXON    "
 (1913 - 1994) 37th President of the United States, who reopened diplomatic ties with China and the USSR, resigned in 1974 due to the Watergate Scandal. Good content (and somewhat ironic) T.L.S. with his typical encircled initials 'R N', as president on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 4, 1972 to retired Sen. George Murphy. Nixon thanks Murphy for his telegram upon Nixon's reelection a month earlier. He adds: '...Over the next four years I shall do everything I possibly can to make the kind of record which all Americans, regardless of party, can look back on with pride...' Paperclip stain at top, else fine. Just over a month later, the Watergate break-in trial would begin. "
1209    RICHARD NIXON AND GERALD R. FORD    "RICHARD NIXON AND GERALD R. FORD 
<br /> RICHARD NIXON AND GERALD R. FORD Original presentation I.S.P., 11 x 14 in. color, showing presidents Ronald Reagan as President, Gerald Ford, James E. Carter and Richard Nixon standing full length outside the Oval Office in the mid 1980s. Signed beneath their respective images by RICHARD M. NIXON and by GERALD R. FORD, who had pardoned his fellow signer. Fine condition. 
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1210    RICHARD M. NIXON    "
 (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Good pair of signed items, include: T.L.S. on Office of the Vice President letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, May 22, 1956, thanking a 'Dawn Slater' for sending a gift to Mrs. Nixon, adding: 'Our daughters, Tricia and Julie, were most impressed with your skill in using a loom and Mrs. Nixon is very happy...they are as pleased as I am that you want a picture of me for your important collection.' Original horizontal fold, else fine. WITH: S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a chest-up view of Nixon in a suit and tie, signed at bottom-right in black ink beneath a dedication to 'Dawn Slater'. Some bumps and creases to the right edge, else very good. "
1211    RICHARD M. NIXON    "
 (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Great S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a chest-up seated image of Nixon leaning against his desk, signed in blue ink along the bottom white margin. Uneven edges, else fine. "
1212    RICHARD M. NIXON    "
 (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Great S.P., 8.5 x 5.5 in. glossy b/w, showing the President and his First Lady descending the steps of Air Force One in front of an adoring crowd, signed at top-right in blue ink. Signature slightly smudged, else fine. "
1213    RICHARD M. NIXON 1971 WHITE HOUSE STAFF CHRISTMAS CARD    "
 RICHARD M. NIXON 1971 WHITE HOUSE STAFF CHRISTMAS CARD President Richard M. Nixon and Patricia Nixon rare, oversized Christmas card given only to the White House staff members for Christmas 1971. The 22 x 13.75 in. card bears a reproduction of the 1864 portrait of President Abraham Lincoln by George P.A. Healy which hangs in the State Dining Room of the White House. Each reproduction was imprinted with a history of the painting, the greeting, :With our best wishes, the President and Mrs. Nixon at Christmas 1971:' and with a small metallic plaque beneath the image. This framed example is from the estate of Cmdr. Ronald L. Jackson (1928-1990) who planning and implemented reciprocal state dinners, the operation of the White House Mess and food service at Camp David and aboard Air Force One, and travelled with Presidents Johnson through G. H. Bush. "
1214    RICHARD M. NIXON 1972 G.O.P. CONVENTION    "RICHARD M. NIXON 1972 G.O.P. CONVENTION 
<br /> RICHARD M. NIXON 1972 G.O.P. CONVENTION Lot of seven items from the 1972 Republican Convention held in August, 1972 at Miami Beach which nominated President Richard Nixon for an ill-fated second term as president. Included are six original GUEST' tickets to the convention, along with the convention 'Order of Business', 8pp. 8vo., a very detailed schedule of the events to occur over the three day convention. Fine. 
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1215    IRANIAN 'SHAHNAMEH OF FERDOWSI' ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PRESENTED DURING RICHARD NIXON'S 1972 VISIT    "
 Rare publication: 'The Shahnameh of Ferdowsi: The Baysonghori Manuscript', published by the Iranian Government in Tehran, October, 1971. The lavish, 13.5 x 17.5 in. volume contains 34 exquisite plates depicting the historic Persian epic, published in commemoration of the celebration of the 2,500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. With dust wrapper which has just a few tiny marginal chips, and a small vertical line on first endpaper caused by contact with dust wrapper. Present also is the original gift wrapper and ribbon. This volume was presented to Cmdr. Ronald L. Jackson (1928-1990). Comdr. Jackson, a Navy officer, was tasked with supervising the planning and implementation of reciprocal state dinners, the operation of the White House Mess and food service at Camp David and aboard Air Force One, and travel led everywhere with Presidents Johnson through George H. Bush. By late 1972 Nixon leveraged U.S. Middle Eastern regional policy primarily around the focal point of a militarily strong, pro-American Iran. Concurrently, the Shah was encouraged, and empowered, to begin an unprecedented and virtually unmoderated military spending spree in what is now known as the 'blank check' Thus, their 1972 meeting in Tehran was of the greatest importance to both leaders. "
1216    RONALD REAGAN    "
 (1911 - 2004) Fortieth President of the United States who served for two terms (1981-1989) and contributed to the fall of European Communism. Superb content T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead with blind embossed seal, 2pp. 4to., Washington, Jan. 6, 1989, asking New York Representative ROBERT GARCIA (1933 - 2017) to support raising the salaries of Federal officials and calling for stricter regulation on special interest groups. In part: '...On January 9, 1989, I will be forwarding to Congress the compensation recommendations of the Commission on Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries...Fair compensation for those who bear the responsibility for effective functioning of our government is critical...The American people expect excellence at the top levels of government...But our Founding Fathers also envisioned a citizen government whose members are drawn from all parts of our society. We must not allow Federal service to become the province only of the wealthy...it would not add to the deficit...I join the commission in urging Congress to abolish the current system used to supplement inadequate Federal salaries through payments from private special interests...The current system undermines public faith in the integrity of senior Federal officials, particularly in the Legislative branch...' Garcia adds a red check-mark at top, showing his receipt of the letter. Reagan signs boldly at the conclusion. Some thinning on the verso of the second page with slight show-through, else very fine condition. "
1217    RONALD REAGAN    "
 (1911 - 2004) Fortieth President of the United States who served for two terms (1981-1989) and contributed to the fall of European Communism. Blue ink signature on a slip of paper. Red spot adhered close to the signature, just good condition. "
1218    RUTHERFORD B. HAYES    "
 (1822 - 1893) Nineteenth President of the United States and Union brigadier general. Partly-printed D.S., 'R. B. Hayes' as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 8, 1880, an order to the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to warrants for the pardon of William A. Butler, Henry De Kino, W.H. Cooper, and Salem Thompson. Light horizontal folds, else fine. "
1219    THEODORE ROOSEVELT    "
 (1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled the Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged conservation. T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Oyster Bay, Sep. 10, 1904 to William C. Sanger (1853–1921), Assistant Secretary of War (1901-03) and president of the American delegation to the Geneva Conventions of 1906. In part: '...I hope you will have all possible success in your caribou hunt. I think Tower will have to stay here until after the dedication of the statue...' Signature very slightly blurred, the letter lightly worn and soiled, still very good. WITH: recipient's copy of an undated telegram sent by Roosevelt to Sanger, probably upon the latter's appointment to the 1906 Geneva Convention: '...Lunch with me tomorrow. I have a letter from [Elihu] Root saying you have been appointed...' Two pieces. "
1220    THEODORE ROOSEVELT    "
 (1858-1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled the Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged conservation. Fine, bold signature on a White House card. Very good. "
1221    THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JR.    "
 (1887 - 1944) American general and son of the president, served with distinction in World Wars I &amp; II, died leading his men ashore at Utah Beach and awarded the Medal of Honor. ROOSEVELT QUOTES LINCOLN Fine content T.L.S. on Assistant Secretary's office letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 30, 1922, thanking the recipient for sending a sketch of Abraham Lincoln: &quot;What a remarkable man Lincoln was! His writings furnish the text for so many of our actions today…Only just a little while ago some one sent me a quotation from the First Inaugural, wherein he says in effect, 'The dogmas of the peaceful past are not adequate for the troubled present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty and we must rise to the occasion.' That, in itself, is an epitome of the times we are in…&quot; Roosevelt signs at the conclusion. Three spots of mounting remnants on the verso with some show-through, else fine. "
1222    THOMAS JEFFERSON    "
 (1743 - 1826) Third President of the United States, author and signer of the Declaration of Independence, ceased the importation of slaves to America. Partial D.S. as President, 1p. 8.5 x 8.5 in., [Washington], Nov. 11, 1805. Jefferson signs a portion of a four-language ship's paper issued to the 'Schooner Unity' sailing from New Haven to the West Indies with a cargo 'cattle, horses, beef, corn, cheese and other merchandise', very possibly meant to be traded for slaves. Bears a fine, bold signature. Margins just a bit ragged, else very good. "
1223    ULYSSES S. GRANT    "
 (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union lieutenant general. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 18, 1869, ordering the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States onto a warrant issued to his Chief of the U.S. Secret Service HIRAM C. WHITLEY for the arrest of a fugitive named Richard B. Caldwell. Grant signs 'U.S. Grant' at the conclusion. Horizontal folds, one of which runs through signature, else very good. Caldwell was charged with forgery and attempting to defraud the United States, and later fled to Canada in an attempt to escape prosecution. According to our research, Whitley was appointed with negotiating his return to the United States. "
1224    ULYSSES S. GRANT    "ULYSSES S. GRANT 
<br /> (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union lieutenant general. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, June 18, 1872, an order that the Secretary of State affix the Seal of the United States to '...an Envelope addressed to His Majesty William I Emperor of Germany (Congratulatory)...' Small tape stain at right margin, else near fine. 
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1225    WARREN G. HARDING    "
 (1865-1923) Twenty-ninth President of the United States. Scarce partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Mar. 1, 1923, his appointment of John G. Erhardt to serve as 'Consul of Class six'. Co-signed by Secretary of State CHARLES EVANS HUGHES (1862-1948). Closed 2 in. tear at right margin, else near fine. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1226    WARREN G. HARDING    "
 (1865 - 1923) Twenty-ninth President of the United States. Partly-printed D.S. as president, 1p. folio, Washington, Feb. 7, 1922, the appointment of Walter G. Winne to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Judicial District of New Jersey. Nicely signed at bottom in black ink, also signed by Attorney General HARRY M. DAUGHERTY (1860-1941). Lightly toned. Matted in red, set into a silver metal frame. "
1227    WARREN G. HARDING    "
 (1865 - 1923) Twenty-ninth President of the United States. Rare early partly-printed D.S. as publisher of the 'Marion Star' newspaper, 1p. oblong 8vo., Marion County, OH, Oct. 10, 1896, a 'proof of publication' in which he attests that a printed notice was published in the newspaper for three weeks. Harding signs 'W.H. Harding' twice in black ink. Fine. Sold with an engraving. Harding bought the 'Marion Star' newspaper in 1884, five years before his successful bid for the Ohio state Senate, and remained in ownership of the paper throughout his presidency and up until his death. "
1228    WILLIAM H. TAFT    "
 (1857 - 1930) Twenty-seventh President of the United States and Supreme Court Chief Justice. T.L.S. 'Wm. H. Taft' as President on White House letterhead, 1p. sm. 4to., Washington, March 29, 1909, forwarding a letter of introduction (not present) from a New Jersey school superintendent to the recipient, one May C. Collins. Light horizontal fold, minute stain slightly interfering with signature, mentioned only for accuracy. Near fine. "
1229    WILLIAM H. TAFT    "
 1857 - 1930) Twenty-seventh President of the United States and Supreme Court Chief Justice. T.L.S. as Secretary of War on official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Nov. 9, 1904 to William C. Sanger (1853–1921), Assistant Secretary of War (1901-03) and president of the American delegation to the Geneva Conventions of 1906. In part: '...I regret greatly that the period you mention in your letter will be wholly taken up by my trip to Panama...' Fine. The Taft Agreement (1904) was a concession made by the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt to the republic of Panama. Under the Hay—Bunau-Varilla Treaty (1903), Panama granted the United States the right to 'act as if it were sovereign' in the newly created Canal Zone. Roosevelt issued an executive order establishing U.S. custom houses in the Canal Zone. Panamanian businessmen, fearing competition from rival commercial enterprises, protested. Roosevelt dispatched Secretary of War William Howard Taft to Panama to settle the matter. The resulting Taft Agreement provided that the Panama Canal Zone would be permitted to import only those materials deemed necessary for the construction of the canal, the use of its employees, or sale to transiting ships. "
1230    WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON    "
 (1773 - 1841) Ninth President of the United States, military hero at Tippecanoe Creek and against Tecumseh, died after one month in office. Good content A.D.S. as an aide de camp, 1p. 7.5 x 2.75 in., Greeneville, July 29, 1795, in full: 'The Commissary will issue for the Putawatimiis [sic, Potawatami Indians] sixty three pounds of flour of flour and beef'. Near fine. Harrison was a signatory of the Treaty of Greenville (1795) as witness to Gen. Anthony Wayne, the principal negotiator for the U.S. Under the terms of the treaty, a coalition of Indians ceded a portion of their lands to the federal government, opening two-thirds of Ohio to settlement. This payment was part of that settlement. "
1231    WILLIAM J. CLINTON    "
 (b. 1946) Forty-second President of the United States, the first elected president to be impeached. CLINTON PROCLAIMS 'MEMORIAL DAY' Typed D.S. as Governor on State of Arkansas letterhead, 1p. folio, Little Rock, May 23, 1989, an executive proclamation declaring May 29, 1989 to be 'Memorial Day' in Arkansas and urging 'all citizens to join in observances...to honor those who have fallen in defense of the United States.' A gilt state seal has been affixed at lower-left. Clinton boldly signs 'Bill Clinton' at lower-right, and Arkansas Secretary of State BILL MCCUEN cosigns beneath. The document has been tipped to a blue backing via two metal eyelets at top. Fine condition. "
1232    WILLIAM J. CLINTON    "
 (b. 1946) Forty-second President of the United States, the first elected president to be impeached. His signature 'Bill Clinton' on a bookplate, affixed to the half-title page of his autobiography: 'My Life', (New York: Alfred A. Knopf), 2004. Hardcover, with dust jacket. 957pp. 8vo. Slight tears to the dust jacket, else fine condition. "
1233    WILLIAM MCKINLEY    "
 (1843 - 1901) Twenty-fifth President of the United States, acquired Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii, assassinated. Partly-printed D.S. as President on Executive Mansion letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 17, 1897, ordering that the Seal of the United States be affixed to envelopes accrediting Bellamy Storer as 'Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Belgium and to his letter recalling James L. Ewing, currently holding that position. Light toning and offsetting, else fine. "
1234    WOODROW WILSON    "
 (1856 - 1924) Twenty-eighth President of the United States who passed sweeping reform laws, gave women the right to vote, and led the United States through World War I, setting the ground work for the League of Nations. Good association war-date T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Aug. 9, 1918, to Rep. JOUETT SHOUSE of Kansas, thanking him for a previous letter and notably adding: 'I hope that the aid rendered will be effective and sufficient'. One year after this letter was written, Shouse would be appointed as Wilson's Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, charged with customs, internal revenue and reorganizing the War Risk Insurance division. Wilson signs in full at the conclusion. Central mailing fold runs through signature, else fine. "
1235    WOODROW WILSON    "
 (1856 - 1924) Twenty-eighth President of the United States who passed sweeping reform laws, gave women the right to vote, and led the United States through World War I setting the ground work for the League of Nations. Uncommon partly-printed D.S. as President in indelible pencil, 1p folio parchment, Washington, Apr. 29, 1920, appointing John G. Erhardt 'Consul of Class Seven'. Co-signed by Secretary of State BAINBRIDGE COLBY (1869-1950). Bends at top and bottom margins, else fine. In October, 1919 Wilson suffered a debilitating stroke - we suspect he signed many such civil appointments prior to becoming disabled. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1236    WOODROW WILSON    "
 (1856 - 1924) Twenty-eighth President of the United States who passed sweeping reform laws, gave women the right to vote, and led the United States through World War I setting the ground work for the League of Nations. Scarce partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio parchment, Washington, May 12, 1916, the appointment of Lucius Wales Hotchkiss to serve as 'First Lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corps of the Army of the United States'. Co-signed by Secretary of War NEWTON D. BAKER (1871-1937). Nicely signed by both. A few chips to blue paper seal, else very good. Presidential medical promotions are among the rarest of commissions. "
1237    (WILSON, WOODROW)    "
 A pair of rare newspapers printed onboard the U.S.S. GEORGE WASHINGTON as it carried a triumphant Woodrow Wilson from France to the United States following the conclusion of the Peace Conference at Versailles. The papers, titled 'The Hatchet', are dated June 30 and July 2, 1919, and are each 2pp. large octavo. The earlier paper is nearly entirely devoted to Wilson's mission, including stories on the signing of the peace treaty, his arrival onboard with the signed documents, a message signed in type by Wilson to the officers, crew and returning doughboys onboard, with an editorial on the treaty. The second paper has general shipboard news with comments from returning soldiers. Both of these rare newspapers are in very good condition. "
1238    ZACHARY TAYLOR    "
 (1784 - 1850) Twelfth President of the United States, 'Old Rough and Ready' was also a hero of the Mexican War, taking Monterrey and defeating Santa Anna. Good content A.L.S. 'Z. Taylor Lt. Col. U.S. Army', 1p. 4to., Louisville, May 25, 1825 to Brig. Gen. THOMAS S. JESUP (1788-1860), Army Quartermaster General. Taylor writes concerning his duties in recruiting, in part: '…I have the honor to inclose for your approval an estimate of Clothing &amp; Camp Equipage for the Recruiting Rendezvous at Natchez Mississippi under the orders of Capt. R. Wash 7th Infantry. The clothing &amp;c. required…in Jany or Feby last, was to have been forwarded immediately to Natchez but which arrangement has not yet been carried into effect. With perfect respect…' Docketed on verso by Jesup. Folds, else fine condition. "
1239    THE THEORY OF 'CONTAINMENT' - ORIGINAL COPY OF GEORGE F. KENNAN'S 'LONG TELEGRAM'    "
 GEORGE F. KENNAN (1904 - 2005) American diplomat and historian. He was best known as an advocate of a policy of containment of Soviet expansion during the Cold War. Kennan joined the U.S. Embassy in Moscow as Charg&eacute; d'Affaires in July 1945. Although he was highly critical of the Soviet system, the mood within the U.S. State Department was friendship towards the Soviets, as the Soviets had been an important ally in the war against Nazi Germany. In February 1946, the U.S. Treasury asked the U.S. Embassy in Moscow why the Soviets were not supporting the newly created World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. In reply, Kennan wrote the 'Long Telegram' outlining his opinions and views of the Soviets; 'According to Kennan, the Soviets' view of the world came from a traditional 'Russian sense of insecurity...' It arrived in Washington on February 22, 1946. Among its most-remembered parts was that while Soviet power was 'impervious to the logic of reason', it was 'highly sensitive to the logic of force'. Offered here is a State Department numbered, contemporary 'COPY NO. 9 15 copies reproduced' of Kennan's 'Long Telegram', marked 'SECRET' on every page, no doubt issued at or about the same time Kennan's message was received at the State Department. The telegram, thousands of words in length, reads in very small part: '...USSR still lives in antagonistic 'capitalist encirclement' with which in the long run there can be no permanent peaceful coexistence...there will emerge two centers of world significance: a socialist center, drawing to itself the countries which tend toward socialism, and a capitalist center, drawing to itself the countries that incline toward capitalism. Battle between these two centers for command of world economy will decide fate of capitalism and of communism...Conflicts between capitalist states, though likewise fraught with danger for USSR, nevertheless hold out great possibilities for advancement of socialist cause...peaceful and mutually profitable coexistence of capitalist and socialist states is entirely possible...At bottom of Kremlin's neurotic view of world affairs is traditional and instinctive Russian sense of insecurity...Our first step must be to apprehend, and recognize for what it is, the nature of the movement with which we are dealing...World communism is like malignant parasite which feeds only on diseased tissue. This is point at which domestic and foreign policies meets Every courageous and incisive measure to solve internal problems of our own society, to improve self-confidence, discipline, morale and community spirit of our own people, is a diplomatic victory over Moscow...' Old staple holes at top, first page soiled. This telegram was discovered in the papers of prominent diplomat and career State Department official JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951). Erhardt served as Consul in Hamburg and would later serve in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria while Gen. Mark Clark led American occupation military forces. He would later be appointed Ambassador to South Africa. This is the only such copy of Kennan's telegram we have been able to locate, outside the original receiving copy. "
1240    ORIGINAL 'TOP SECRET' COPY OF GEORGE KENNAN'S 'RUSSIA - SEVEN YEARS LATER'    "
 GEORGE F. KENNAN (1904 - 2005) American diplomat and historian. He was best known as an advocate of a policy of containment of Soviet expansion during the Cold War. Kennan joined the U.S. Embassy in Moscow as Charg&eacute; d'Affaires in July 1945. Although he was highly critical of the Soviet system, the State Department still sought friendship with the Soviets, our allies during World War II. Offered here is a fantastic analysis of Stalin and the Russian government, culture, and mentality, as set forth by Kennan: 'RUSSIA - SEVEN YEARS LATER', 26pp. typed document, Moscow, September, 1944, the first page boldly stamped 'TOP SECRET'. The paper is a brilliant piece, masterfully written, reading in only the smallest part: '...With Hitler's rise to power, the Kremlin—having cried 'wolf' largely out of ulterior motives for a number of years—suddenly found a real wolf at the door...there was no real evidence that Moscow had any serious intention of undertaking major military activities on anyone else's behalf...the men in the Kremlin have never abandoned their faith in that program of territorial and political expansion...intended to prevent the formation in central and eastern Europe of any power or coalition of powers capable of challenging Russian security...These prominent Soviet leaders know little of the outside world. They have no personal knowledge of foreign statesmen...There is evidence that they are as often as not the victims of their own slogans, the slaves of their own propaganda...right and wrong, reality and unreality, are determined in Russia not by any God, not by any innate nature of things, but simply by men themselves. Here men determine what is true and what is false...' First few pages are wrinkled, else very good. A few months later, Kennan would transmit his famous 'Long Telegram' which would lead to the decades-long American policy of 'containment' of 'Soviet aggression'. From the papers of prominent diplomat and career State Department official JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951). Erhardt served as Consul in Hamburg and would later serve in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria while Gen. Mark Clark led American occupation military forces. He would later be appointed Ambassador to South Africa. "
1241    ADLAI STEVENSON CAN'T CATCH A BREAK!    "
 (1900-1965) American lawyer, diplomat, and member of the initial U.S. delegations to the United Nations. Hilarious T.L.S. 'Adlai' on his professional letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Chicago, Jan. 25, 1960, responding to a supporter asking if he will run for president in 1960. After previously losing in a landslide in both the 1952 and 1956 elections to Dwight Eisenhower, Stevenson simply replies: 'No! No! No!'. He later adds in a typed postscript: 'P. S. I hope you will understand -- I have been a candidate twice and feel there are others more eager to do so.' Mailing fold, else fine. Contrary to this letter, Stevenson did run for president at the 1960 Democratic National Convention...and lost in a landslide to John F. Kennedy. "
1242    ALGER HISS    "
 (1904 - 1996) Embattled government official in the Roosevelt administration who was accused of spying for the Soviets, convicted of perjury, served five years in prison and spent the rest of his life trying to clear his name. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., New York, Jan. 24, 1963, thanking an individual for a previous letter. In part: 'My attorney is indeed still on the alert for new evidence and I assure you that I remain as confident as ever of ultimate vindication...' File and staple holes, else fine. "
1243    ALLEN W. DULLES    "
 (1893 - 1969) First civilian Director of the C.I.A. and its longest-serving director to date. Dulles oversaw Operation Ajax, the Lockheed U-2 program and the Bay of Pigs invasion. T.L.S. on hi slegal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., New York, June 12, 1950 to Ambassador to Austria John G. Erhardt. Friendly content concerning a trip to Vienna, mutual friends, etc. Staple at one corner, else very good. "
1244    AMERICAN POLITICAL NOTABLES (10)    "
 Good dealer's lot of ten books written and signed by American political notables, includes: two copies of 'Muskie' by EDMUND S. MUSKIE; 'Journies' by EDMUND S. MUSKIE; 'Secrecy and Democracy' by STANSFIELD TURNER; 'Fighting for Peace' by CASPAR WEINBERGER; 'You and Your Congressman' by JIM WRIGHT; 'The Accountability of Power Toward a Responsible Presidency' by WALTER MONDALE; 'Helping Yourself Help Others' by ROSALYNN CARTER; 'Lost Victory' by WILLIAM COLBY; and 'Inside Hanoi's Secret Archives' by MALCOLM MCCONNELL. Generally very good condition. "
1245    AMERICAN POLITICIANS    "
 Lot of six signed items from prominent American politicians, includes a signed book, 'The New War' by JOHN KERRY (New York: Simon &amp; Schuster), 1997. 210pp. 8vo., with dust jacket, signed by Kerry on the front flyleaf; signed book, 'Great Political Wit' by ROBERT DOLE, (New York: Nan A. Talese), 1998. 189pp. 8vo., signed by Dole on the title page; S.P. from ROBERT DOLE and ELIZABETH DOLE, 8 x 10 in. color, showing both individuals walking and holding hands, signed at the bottom-white margin by both individuals; and an S.P. from BARRY GOLDWATER, 8 x 10 in. b/w, showing a chest-up view of Goldwater in a suit, signed at the bottom in blue ink; signed book, 'Gifted Hands' by BEN CARSON (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House), 1990. 232pp. 8vo. with dust jacket signed by Carson on the front flyleaf; signed book, 'Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World' by MARIA SHRIVER (New York: Warner Books), 2000. 125pp. 12mo., signed by Shriver on the front flyleaf, adding a dedication. Very good. "
1246    ANDREW W. MELLON    "ANDREW W. MELLON 
<br /> ANDREW W. MELLON (1855-1937) U.S. Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover. Signature in black ink on a 1.5 x 3 in. autograph card. Very good. 
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1247    BLANCHE K. BRUCE    "
 (1841-1898) U.S. Senator from Mississippi from 1875 to 1881, born into slavery in Virginia yet later becoming the first elected African-American senator to serve a full term. Partly-printed D.S. as District of Columbia recorder of deeds, 2pp. folio, Washington, August 4, 1890, a bill of sale between Thomas J. Paxton and Thomas S. Paxton, signed at the bottom of the front panel. Numerous large splits and tears, completely split-through once, with spots of loss and notable adhesive staining. Sold purely for signature value. "
1248    CARMEL OFFIE    "
 (1909 – 1972) U.S. State Department and later a CIA official. He was dismissed from the CIA in 1950 after an arrest a few years earlier brought his homosexuality to the attention of Sen. Joseph McCarthy during the 'Lavender scare' that saw a purge of the State Department personnel because of charges of homosexuality. Rare, early T.L.S. on American Embassy letterhead, 1p. 4to., [Paris], May 9, 1938 to American Consul in London John G. Erhardt. He states that he has read Erhardt's 'damned good report' adding: 'I believe that your next problem is to select the proper people to get it functioning...' Very good. Erhardt was at the time restructuring the London embassy, headed by Joseph Kennedy, Sr. "
1249    CORDELL HULL    "
 (1871 - 1955) American statesman, Secretary of State under Franklin D. Roosevelt, awarded the Nobel Prize (1945). Fine association T.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., Washington, Dec. 6, 1944 - one week after his resignation as Secretary of State due to his failing health. Hull writes to John G. Erhardt, Director of the Office of the Foreign Service. In part: '...You and I have worked together as associates and friends for many yearsand it menas much to me to have your own good opinion, as well as that of the Foreign Service, of my work...one could not find a more able and loyal group of men anywhere...I shall maintain an active interest in the welfare of one and all...' Fine. "
1250    DEAN ACHESON    "
 (1893 - 1971) American Secretary of State under President Harry S. Truman from 1949 to 1953, helped design the Marshall Plan and was a key player in the development of the Truman Doctrine and creation of NATO. Partly-printed D.S. as Secretary of State, 1p. 4to., Washington, July, 1950 recognizing thirty years of service to teh State Department by John G. Erhardt. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) server as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. His last posting was as Ambassador to South Africa. "
1251    E. HOWARD HUNT    "E. HOWARD HUNT 
<br /> (1918 – 2007) American intelligence officer in the CIA. Along with G. Gordon Liddy, Frank Sturgis, and others, Hunt was one of the Nixon administration 'plumbers', a team of operatives charged with identifying government sources of national security information 'leaks' to outside parties. Hunt and Liddy plotted the Watergate burglaries and other clandestine operations for the Nixon administration. Very early T.L.S. 'Howard Hunt' on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Alexandria, Jan. 10, 1950 to de facto Ambassador to Austria John G. Erhardt mentioning that he receives letters too infrequently from a mutual State Department friend '...to permit me to remain fully apprised of the situation in Austria...' and thanks Erhardt and his wife for making his stay in Vienna pleasant. Paper clip stain at top, else fine. In 1949, Hunt joined the CIA's Office of Policy Coordination (OPC) and assigned as a covert action officer specializing in political action and influence in what later came to be called the CIA's Special Activities Division. Hunt became the OPC Station Chief in Mexico City in 1950, and recruited William F. Buckley Jr.. He also helped lay the framework for Operation PBFortune, the successful covert operation to overthrow Jacobo &Aacute;rbenz, the democratically elected president of Guatemala. 
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1252    ELIHU ROOT    "
 (1845 - 1937) Secretary of State in Theodore Roosevelt's cabinet, awarded the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in European and Latin American disputes. Fine content T.L.S. as Secretary of State on official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, April 27, 1906 to William C. Sanger (1853–1921), Assistant Secretary of War (1901-03) and president of the American delegation to the Geneva Conventions of 1906. Root discusses Sanger's upcoming trip to Geneva to negotiate the Geneva Convention of 1906. In part: '...I am very glad that you are going to Geneva. I think you had better come down here as soon as you can conveniently, for the purpose of going over the subject with Davis and your other associates. There is a good deal of work to be done, and not much time to do it in...' Very good. The 1906 Geneva Convention was a tremendous improvement on the first one, in 1863. The amendments extended protections for those wounded or captured in battle as well as volunteer agencies and medical personnel tasked with treating, transporting and removing the wounded and killed. It further stated all prisoners must be treated with compassion and live in humane conditions, laid out rules for the daily lives of prisoners and established the International Red Cross as the main neutral organization responsible for collecting and transmitting data about prisoners of war and the wounded or killed. "
1253    ENGRAVING: 'HENRY CLAY / PAINTED BY J.W. DODGE'    "
 Engraving on steel, 18 x 25.25 in., showing Kentucky politician Henry Clay in a full-length portrait, sitting beneath a tree with a dog at his feet. Printed in 1843 by J. Neale after an earlier painting by J.W. Dodge, N.Y. Laid to board. Slight marginal tears, some spots of staining, small chip at bottom-right. Still very good condition. "
1254    ROBERT F. KENNEDY    "ROBERT F. KENNEDY 
<br /> (1925 - 1968) American politician who successfully managed his brother John's presidential campaign and was later appointed Attorney General. He was assassinated in 1968 while running for president. Scarce I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. (sight) b/w, a chest up portrait in a suit. Kennedy signs at lower left in black ink, adding a dedication to a Selwyn C. Gamble. Shows a few very small creases, mounted in a black wood frame, else very good. 
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1255    INVITATION TO THE WEDDING OF ROBERT F. KENNEDY    "
 Engraved invitation, 5.5 x 7.5 in., Greenwich, Ct., June 17 [1950], issued for the marriage of Eunice Skakel to Robert F. Kennedy. Staple hole at top and a light vertical fold. From the correspondence of former London Consul John Eberhardt who served under Joseph Kennedy. "
1256    JAMES S. SHERMAN (2)    "
 (1855 – 1912) American politician, U.S. Representative from New York and the 27th Vice President, serving under William H. Taft from 1909 until his death. Pair of T.L.S.s, each 1p. 4to. on 'Committee on Indian Affairs' letterhead, Washington, Dec. 2, 1904 and Aug. 6, 1906, both written to William C. Sanger (1853–1921), Assistant Secretary of War (1901-03) and president of the American delegation to the Geneva Conventions of 1906. In the first letter, Sherman thanks his friend for sending a 'note of congratulations', probably following his election. The second letter, unevenly toned, sends ten dollars for membership in a club and expresses his thanks for setting up a campaign fund. Signature brushed. Two pieces. "
1257    SCHUYLER COLFAX    "
 (1832-1885) Speaker of the House during the Civil War and Grant's vice president whose career was ruined by his involvement in the 'Credit Mobilier' scandal. A.L.S. as Representative for Indiana's 9th congressional district, 1p. 8vo., Logansport, IN, Aug. 12, 1860, a letter to an unnamed politician regarding payment for an upcoming speech for the Indiana Senate race. It reads in part: 'You will only need to speak at either Logansport or Penn to reach the people of both counties. The $50 will be waiting for you. If you conclude to speak at Logansport, write R.P. De Hart; if at Penn, write D. R. Beauss...They are our candidates for Senator in the two Districts...I have just written to Sir Wayne, they may write you acceptance of your terms...' He adds his full signature in pencil at the conclusion. Folds and some creases, docketed on the verso, else very good. "
1258    SPENCER PHIPS    "
 (1685 - 1757) Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, 1749-53. Bold signature cut from a document. Very good. "
1259    SUPREME COURT JUSTICES (4)    "
 A nice grouping of four T.L.S.s from Supreme Court justices, including EARL WARREN, WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS, HUGO L. BLACK, and OWEN ROBERTS. Each on Supreme Court letterhead with routine content. Fine. "
1260    THURGOOD MARSHALL    "
 (1916 - 1993) Supreme Court Justice and civil rights litigator who argued Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. Fine full signature as associate Justice on a Supreme Court card. Fine condition, matted and framed with a color portrait of Marshall. "
1261    WILLIAM MARCY 'BOSS' TWEED    "
 (1823 - 1878) Mayor of New York and political boss. His construction of the New York Court House and the graft associated with it nearly bankrupted New York and led to his ultimate jailing. Great partly-printed D.S. on City of New York letterhead, 1p. 4to., Oct. 31, 1867, an appropriations document in which Tweed approved his own monthly salary of $625 'for services rendered as Deputy Street Commissioner'. Tweed signs twice at the bottom, once ironically certifying the 'necessity of the above expenditure' as Deputy Street Commissioner, the second acknowledging the receipt of his payment. Two horizontal folds, else fine. "
1262    WILLIAM MARCY 'BOSS' TWEED    "
 (1823 - 1878) Mayor of New York and political 'boss' of Tammany Hall. His construction of the New York Court House and the graft associated with it nearly bankrupted New York and led to his ultimate jailing. Great partly-printed D.S. as President of the Board of Supervisors of the County of New York, 1p. oblong folio, New York, Sept. 1865, a payroll document for the clerk and attendants of the Board of Supervisors. "
1263    WILLIAM MARCY 'BOSS' TWEED    "
 (1823 - 1878) Mayor of New York and political 'boss' of Tammany Hall. His construction of the New York Court House and the graft associated with it nearly bankrupted New York and led to his ultimate jailing. Great partly-printed D.S. as President of the Board of Supervisors of the County of New York, 1p. oblong folio, New York, July 1865, a payroll document for the clerk and attendants of the Board of Supervisors. Tweed signs at bottom-right. Three original folds, else fine. "
1264    WILLIAM STRONG    "
 (1808 - 1895) Supreme Court Associate Justice who wrote the opinion in the Court's reversal of the Legal Tender Act of 1862. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Reading, Mar. 6, 1857 to powerful Pennsylvania Democrat Adam Glossbrenner, soon to be serving as new President James Buchanan's personal secretary. Strong, Democratic candidate for a seat in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, writes in part '...I beg you to express... my gratitude to the delegates from York to the late Dem. Convention for the generous support they gave to me that so many of my democratic brethren yielded me their confidence. I will endeavor never to forfeit their good opinion...' Fine. Shortly after winning election and taking office, Strong abandoned his party and became a Republican. "
1265    (CHINA TRADE AND PACIFIC EXPLORER) EDMUND FANNING    "
 EDMUND FANNING (1769 - 1841) American explorer and sea captain, known as the &quot;&quot;Pathfinder of the Pacific' Fanning made a fortune in the China trade, trading seal skins for Chinese silks, spices, and tea. He also discovered three South Pacific Islands - Fanning, Washington, and Palmyra - collectively known as the Fanning Islands. Signed book 'The Phenix, a Collection of Old and Rare Fragments, viz.: The Morals of Confucius, the Chinese Philosopher; the Oracles of Zoroaster, the founder of the Religion of the Persian Magi; Sanchoniatho's History of the Creation, the Voyages of Hanno round the Coast of Africa, 500 Hundred Years Before Christ; King Hiempsal's History of the African Settlements, translated from the Punic Books, and the Choice Sayings of Publius Syrus', (no author is listed), (New York: William Gowan), 1835. 296pp. 8vo. blue hardcover with red cloth spine and worn paper label. Signed on front flyleaf in pencil: 'E. Fanning's /63 Hudson Street New York', also signed by his only daughter Sarah E. Fanning, 1844. Inside the book, we find a letter dated 1937 to 'Gerard' which references the 'Fanning books' and wonders why 'Grandfather Fanning' had this particular book. Some pages toned, signature a bit light. Rare! "
1266    (CHINA) 'CELEBRATING THE REVOLUTIONARY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED IN INNER MONGOLIA'    "
 Large and visually striking Chinese political poster, 'Celebrating the Revolutionary Committee Established in Inner Mongolia', printed in 1967, 31.5 x 20.5 in., a block-printed scene in red and black, depicting three Red Guards - student revolutionaries - bearing a large sign reading 'Revolutionary Committee'. One man wears an armband reading 'Red Rebel Group', while a second brandishes a copy of the 'Quotations of Chairman Mao'. A large crowd in the background similarly holds up flags and books. The title of the piece is printed in white Chinese characters on a red field at the bottom of the image. Vertical folds, small vertical tears at the bottom edge, repaired on the verso with archival tape, else very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1267    (CHINA) 'FOLLOW CHAIRMAN MAO CLOSELY. EXERCISE AND GROW UP IN STRONG WINDS AND BIG WAVES'    "
 Large and vibrant Chinese political poster, 'Follow Chairman Mao Closely. Exercise and Grow Up in Strong Wind and Big Waves', by Tang Xiao He and Cheng Li, (Beijing: People's Sporting Publishing House), first edition of 310,000, 1972, 30 x 21 in., depicting a smiling Mao Zedong seated on a dock and surrounded by admiring young men and women, with boats filled with more waving admirers on the river or bay in the background. A long railroad bridge is visible in the far distance. The title of the piece is printed in red Chinese characters beneath the image. Very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1268    (CHINA) ANYUAN IN 1922: 'LOWER CLASS' WOODBLOCK PRINT    "
 Original woodblock print, 20 x 29 in., overall depicting coal miners at Anyuan in 1922 and apparently titled 'Lower Class', by Bulan Chen, 1972. Signed and dated in lower margin. Fine. "
1269    'DEFENSE OF THE HOMELAND' CHINESE POLITICAL POSTER    "
 Great large color poster promoting the defense of the Chinese homeland, 40 x 30 in., depicting the P.L.A. and militia on the frontier, at factories, and in the midst of hundreds of their military comrades exhorting the defense of the motherland. Some marginal chips and short tears, also light soiling thereat, else very good. "
1270    (CHINA) NIANHUA NEW YEAR POSTER    "
 Chinese 'nianhua', or New Year picture, 20 x 15 in. color, depicts two 'chubby babies' with good luck symbols including peonies, ca. 1940s. Fine. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1271    (CHINA) NIANHUA NEW YEAR POSTER    "
 Chinese 'nianhua', or New Year picture, 20.75 x 15 in. color, depicts two 'chubby babies' with good luck symbols including peonies, dragon flies, crickets, etc. One corner damp-stained with a small loss, else very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1272    CHINESE PATRIOTIC LEATHER HEAD REST    "
 Chinese headrest of stiffened leather, approx. 11.25 x 4 in. dia., painted red and black throughout, with a central painted panel depicting a soldier, a farmer, and a worker carrying a copy of Mao Zedong's 'Little Red Book', with the slogan: 'Stride Forward under the Guidance of Mao Zedong Thought!' The ends are painted with scenes of birds perched on peony branches, with the inscriptions: 'Fuzhou Leather Factory' and 'Real Leather, Replacement Guaranteed, 1966'. The paint is chipped in several areas, and the leather is chipped at one end, revealing the wicker frame beneath, else very good. "
1273    CHINESE PATRIOTIC RICE BOWLS    "
 Pair of white ceramic rice bowls, the larger approx. 2.5 x 6.25 in. dia., and the smaller approx. 2.5 x 4.5 in. dia. The larger bowl is decorated around the rim with alternating images of a truck hauling farm equipment and a vase of flowers, with inscriptions reading: 'Assist Agriculture' and 'Achieve Greater, Faster, Better, and More Economical Results'. The interior of the bowl bears the Chinese character for 'ambition', and the base bears the maker's mark of the Zijiang Porcelain Factory, Hunan Province, with the date 1967. The smaller bowl bears a portrait of Chinese 'model soldier' Lei Feng, and is inscribed opposite the portrait: 'Learn from Lei Feng'. The base also bears a Zijiang Porcelain Factory maker's mark, with the date 1968. Both pieces bear some soiling, else very good. "
1274    (LAST MARSHAL OF THE USSR) DMITRY YAZOV DOCUMENT GROUPING    "
 Great grouping of five documents from the estate of DMITRY YAZOV (1924-2020), the last Marshal of the Soviet Union, appointed to that rank on 28 April 1990, and the only Marshal born in Siberia. A veteran of World War II, Yazov served as Minister of Defense from 1987 until he was arrested for his part in the 1991 August Coup, four months before the fall of the Soviet Union. Documents include: Printed D.S. from VIKTOR KULIKOV (1921 - 2013), Warsaw Pact commander-in-chief from 1977 to 1989, 1p. oblong 8vo., 1972, a card congratulating Yazov for his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant-General, signed at bottom right; a birthday card commemorating Yazov's 50th birthday; a document promoting Yazov to the rank of Lieutenant-General; a small note transferring the gift of a 'movie camera' to Yazov from the Commander-in-Chief of Ground Forces; and a document congratulating Yazov upon his promotion to Major General. Generally very good condition. "
1275    (LOUIS XIV)    "
 (1638 - 1715) &quot;&quot;The Sun King&quot;&quot;, King of France who undertook a series of wars with neighboring countries, yet is most remembered for impoverishing of the masses as he reigned at the height of France's &quot;&quot;Golden Age&quot;&quot;. Secretarially-signed manuscript D.S. &quot;&quot;Louis&quot;&quot;, 1p. 18 x 13 in. parchment, [Paris], 1656. Largely untranslated but apparently the appointment of one Jean de Gattainvillier as captain. Folds, light soiling, very good. "
1276    (MEXICO'S FINANCES ARE RUINED)    "
 A.L.S. of 'Juan Mateo Garcia', 2pp. 8vo., Nuevo Leon, May 8, 1847, a letter from the district judge to his friend Jose Mari&shy;a Paras, the first constitutionally elected governor of Nuevo Leon. Garcia comments on the taxes levied and other strains inflicted by the occupying American army, in part: '...it is, in truth, very disagreeable...To what state our political upheavals, which for so many years have devoured our country, have led us!'. Ink show-through from verso, else very good. "
1277    'SUPPORT THE PEOPLE'S ANTI-IMPERIALIST MOVEMENT ACROSS THE WHOLE WORLD!'    "
 Striking color poster by artist You Long Gu: 'Support the People's anti-imperialist movement across the whole world!', published by Shanghai People's Art Publishing House, 1967. A dramatic, vividly colored 30 x 42 in. poster from the 'internationalist' period of the Cultural Revolution, when the Chinese and their Cuban allies were making inroads into Latin America and Africa. Depicts three figures, a black man, an Hispanic man holding a rifle, and an Asian woman, looking hopefully towards the horizon and the future, with a red sun representing Mao and his teachings in the background. Very minor edge wear, else fine condition. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1278    1935 SOVIET AWARD CERTIFICATE    "
 Impressive Soviet award certificate, 10 x 14.25 in. (unfolded), issued by the Samara Liquor Factory towards Svirid V.T. 'for expressed enthusiasm in socialist competition and work in labor productivity increases and rising the quality of production'. Well-illustrated, with three portraits of Soviet officials at top. Light fold at top-left, else very good. "
1279    1964 CHINESE PROPAGANDA POSTER MOUNTED TO A SCROLL    "
 Printed 27 x 19 in. poster mounted to a 55 x 23 in. cloth, 1964, depicts a group of soldiers, workers and peasants celebrating the harvest. Losses at folds and cross-hatched in pencil, just fair. "
1280    ALEXANDER I    "
 (1777 - 1825) Russian Czar whose greatest achievement was the destruction of the armies under Napoleon leading to the abdication of the Emperor and Russian participation in the Congress of Vienna. D.S. 'Alexander', 1p. folio, St. Petersburg, Feb. 3, 1825, an Imperial Decree bestowing the rank of cavalier. Penned in an elegant, secretarial hand, and boldly signed by the Czar at bottom. Matted and framed to a total size of 12 x 17 in. Very fine condition, marred only by a few very slight creases, light vertical fold, and tiny binding holes at left. "
1281    AMOS DOOLITTLE ENGRAVING OF AFRICA    "
 AMOS DOOLITTLE ENGRAVING OF AFRICA Engraved map of Africa, 9.75 x 8.25 in., executed by American engraver AMOS DOOLITTLE (1754-1832). The map is marked with Doolittle's name and those of the publishers, Thomas &amp; Andrews of Boston. Although the shape of the continent is be readily recognizable to modern eyes, the borders and labels reflect what Europeans and Americans of the time knew about the peoples who lived there. Several areas are identified by the products they produce, such as the Grain Coast, Gold Coast, Ivory Coast, and most interestingly, the 'Slave Coast'. Several tribes are labeled: 'A Savage People' or 'Man Eaters', and the source of the Nile is placed in the modern Sudan. The center of the continent is labeled: 'Negroland'. Folds, ragged left edge, moderate toning throughout, else very good. "
1282    AMOS DOOLITTLE ENGRAVING OF EUROPE    "
 AMOS DOOLITTLE ENGRAVING OF EUROPE Engraved map of Europe, 9.75 x 8.25 in., executed by American engraver AMOS DOOLITTLE (1754-1832), and marked: 'Engraved by A. Doolittle N.E.', and also: 'Published by Thomas &amp; Andrews, Boston'. It shows the borders of European nations as they appeared in the 18th century, including identifying Germany and Prussia as separate nations. Folds, ragged right edge, moderate toning throughout, else very good. "
1283    AMOS DOOLITTLE ENGRAVING OF THE WORLD    "
 AMOS DOOLITTLE ENGRAVING OF THE WORLD Engraved map of the world, 14 x 8.5 in., executed by American engraver AMOS DOOLITTLE (1754-1832), best known for his contemporary engravings of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The map is marked with Doolittle's surname, and accurately represents the shapes and positions of the continents, with only Japan and New Guinea differencing noticeably from their actual appearances. Folds, ragged edges, moderate toning throughout, else good.&quot; "
1284    ANASTAS MIKOYAN    "
 (1895-1978) Soviet politician, a Bolshevik leader in Baku, member of the Central Committee and later Chairman of the Presidium. Typed D.S. in Cyrillic as Minister of Foreign Trade, 1p. legal folio, [n.p.], 1947, requesting Mikoyan to allow the transfer of payments to American companies. Mikoyan signs in blue indelible pencil, adding 'Agreed'. File holes on left margin, else fine. "
1285    ANTIQUE MAP OF ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE    "
 Ca. early 1700's engraved map of the Greek island of Zakynthos, called 'Zante' by the italians hence the name of the map: 'Isola del Zante'. The rather simple 10 x 7 in. (overall) map shows teh outline of the island, the 'fortress', a church, outlying islands, surrounding waters, etc. Very good. "
1286    ANTIQUE MAPS    "
 Pair of antique engraved Russian maps, includes: 'A Plan of the City of St. Petersburg, 1771' by Andrews, 7 x 10 in., printed in London, showing every city street and a key to more than sixty points of interest, with title cartouche, and compass star. Vertical fold, else fine. WITH: 'Estats du Grand Duc de Moscovie our De L'Empereur de la Russie Blanche', 6.5 x 8.5 in., printed in Paris, showing the 'Muscovy' region, hand-colored in outline to divide the different regions, including the Kingdoms of Bulgaria, Astracan, etc. A key at lower-left lists the Grand Dukes of Muscovy. Fine. Each gravure is sold with a supplementary page of additional information, untranslated. "
1287    AUGUST BEBEL    "
 (1840–1913) German socialist politician, writer, and orator, best remembered as one of the founders of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany (SDAP) in 1869, which in 1875 merged with the General German Workers' Association into the Socialist Workers' Party of Germany (SAPD). A.L.S. 'A. Bebel' on his 12mo. correspondence card, Berlin, May 1, 1903, in German sending thanks for a political donation for forty marks. Fine, with tattered envelope. "
1288    CELEBRATE THE NINTH PEOPLE'S CONGRESS AND DEVOTE OUR FAITHFULNESS TO CHAIRMAN MAO    "
 Large and striking Chinese poster, printed in red on a white ground, 'Celebrate the Ninth People's Congress and Devote our Faithfulness to Chairman Mao' (Anhui: Workers Propaganda Department, Military Propaganda Department, and the Revolutionary Committee of Anhui People's Gallery), 1969, 30.5 x 21.5 in., a 'Workers and Peasants Pictorial' featuring stylized images of Mao Zedong being cheered on by the people, flags depicting Mao with other communist leaders, and scenes showing rural beauty and industrialization side by side. Many figures hold copies of Mao's 'Little Red Book'. At the bottom right corner is an image of a group of marching farmers, with the caption: 'It's about the rustification of the urban youth'. Several moderate tears at the edges, else very good. "
1289    CHINESE 'NEW WOMEN' PAPER CUT-OUTS    "
 Set of eight finely executed paper cut-out images, each 9.25 x 5.75 in. , depicting women performing jobs traditionally dominated by men, including repairing power lines, conducting scientific research, serving as soldiers, and repairing navigational buoys. Each image is housed in a tissue paper folder, and the entire set is housed in a stiff paper folder, reproducing one image and giving the title. Fine. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1290    CHINESE CURRENT AFFAIRS POSTERS    "
 Chinese softbound booklet, 'Current Affairs Posters' ([n.p.], Shadong Branch of Xianhua Bookstore), 1950, 25pp. oblong 12mo., a reference guide featuring 23 political cartoons decrying American imperialism and militarism. Featured figures include Douglas MacArthur as an emblem of American militarism, and a representation of American military strength as a 'paper tiger' housing a sniveling Uncle Sam. Foxed throughout the covers, toned throughout, else very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1291    CHINESE PATRIOTIC TEAPOT    "
 White ceramic Chinese teapot, approx. 5 in. tall x 5 in. dia., decorated with images of a rising sun and red banners, with the inscriptions: 'Long Live Mao Zedong Thought' and 'Mao Zedong Thought Shines' on either side. The lid bears the inscription: 'We should criticize revisionism'. The lid does not properly fit this teapot, and may not be original to it. The base is unmarked. Minor blemishes, else very good. "
1292    CHINESE PATRIOTIC POSTERS URGE ON INCREASED PRODUCTION    "
 Good lot of two large and vibrant Chinese political posters, includes:'We Must Harness Huihe River', by Zhongwen Li (Henan: Henan People's Publishing House), 1976, 29.75 x 41 in., an image of a smiling worker leading a procession, with tractors, a field, and the spillways of a dam visible in the background. Some chipping and small tears at the edges, else very good. WITH: 'I Contribute the Petroleum for the Motherland', by Riulong Wu (Tianjin: People's Fine Art Publishing House), 1976, 30 x 41 in., an image of an oil rig worker handling a drill bit, with a railyard, refinery, and pipelines visible behind him. Some chipping and small tears at the edges, else very good. Three pieces. "
1293    CHINESE POSTER - PEONIES IN MOONLIGHT    "
 Decorative Chinese poster depicting 'good luck' peonies basking in the light of a full moon, 30.5 x 21 in., printed 1957. Some marginal chips at lower-left, else very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1294    CHINESE PROPAGANDA POSTER: 'ALERT'    "
 Fine printed color poster: 'Alert' depicting an armed Mongolian directing P.L.A. soldiers forward in a snowy forest, 30.5 x 21 in., June, 1976, from the first edition of 100,000. China and the Soviet Union contested border regions from 1969 until 1991. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1295    CHINESE REVOLUTION 'LEARNING MATERIALS' PRINTED IN BRAILLE    "
 Rare bound copy of 'Learning Materials, Volume 19' in Braille, (Shanghai: Braille Publishing Co.), 1968. Approx. 75pp. 9.5 x 12 in. with a color bust portrait of Mao on the cover. Light soiling to cover, else fine. Presumably, this was a study book of communist theory, or perhaps Mao's 'Collected Works.' "
1296    CHINESE SILK PORTRAITS OF 'THE FIVE GREATS'    "
 Scarce set of five Chinese woven silk portraits of important communist ideologues and leaders. The portraits, woven on a jacquard loom and intended for sale in 'hard currency' stores in China, each measure 20 x 31 in. overall and exhibit excellent detail. Included in the set are Mao Zedong, Vladimir Lenin, Josef Stalin, Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx, commonly referred to as 'The Five Greats'. Fine. "
1297    CHINESE TRADE PUBLICATIONS    "
 Lot of four printed magazines: 'Foreign Trade of the People's Republic of China', each about 150pp. 4to., 1959. The magazines, printed in English and intended for foreign distribution, promote a host of Chinese products, from agricultural products to heavy machinery, etc. Very good. "
1298    CHINESE SOLDIER'S CLOTH CANDY BAG    "
 CHINESE SOLDIER'S CLOTH CANDY BAG Korean War-era cloth drawstring bag, 6 x 10.5 in., printed on one side with an image of a Chinese soldier with a submachine gun, standing guard over a pile of supplies, with jet fighters visible in the background, with a slogan in red characters in the background, and on the other side with a slogan in red Chinese characters. The slogans translate as: 'Resisting U.S. and aiding Korea' and 'Guarding Home and Defending the Country'. Soiled and slightly faded, with several minute surface holes, else very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1299    CUBAN INDEPENDENCE POLITICIANS, GENERALS AND NOTABLES    "
 Fine collection of over 40 high-quality period postcards signed by ca. 1905 Cuban notables, including politicians, military leaders, journalists, etc. All of the postcards are signed on the face, some with lengthy inscriptions, and were sent to a lady living in Remedios. Signers include Julio Sanguily, Manuel Sanguily, Major Gen. J. M. Rodriguez, Julio Infante, Manuel Sobrado, Alfredo Zayas, Francisco Carrillo, Ramiro Ramirez, J. M. Govin, Rafael Menhan, Marta Abreu de Estevez, Julio San Martin, and many others unidentified by us. Absolutely worthy of research! "
1300    DAG HAMMARSKJOLD    "
 (1905 - 1961) Swedish diplomat and Secretary-General of the United Nations. Died under mysterious circumstances in a Congo air mishap. He was awarded, posthumously, the 1961 Nobel Peace Prize. S.P., 5 x 7 in. b/w, a fine portrait nicely signed in green ink. WITH: JOSE MAZA FERNANDEZ (1889– 1964), Chilean President of the UN General Assembly during its tenth session from 1954 to 1955. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, surface creases and wrinkles. Two pieces. "
1301    DAVID BEN-GURION    "
 (1886 - 1973) Israeli politician, proclaimed the independence of Israel in 1948, headed the provisional government, and was later the first Prime Minister. 'WE WILL NOT BUILD OUR FUTURE ON THE ARMY…' Outstanding content T.L.S. as Prime Minister and Defense Minister in Hebrew, 1p. 4to., Ha-Kiryah, Feb. 9, 1956, sent to a professor in Jerusalem, insisting upon the peaceful intentions ness of the Jewish state. In full: 'I have no intention of turning the future of the Jewish nation in its land, into being based on its sword. I will not make war into a Jewish subject. A war was forced upon us and we were compelled to fight for our independence and for the defense of our land--and we will fight as long as this type of danger to us is expected. But we will not build our future on the army. The future of Israel will be based only on fitness of work and production, on settling the villages and cities, on building factories and agriculture, on conquering science and technology, on developing art and literature, not to worry--the vision that we will bequeath to the youth will be in the spirit of the vision of the prophets of Israel.' Ben-Gurion signs in Hebrew at the conclusion in black ink. After a brief hiatus, Ben-Gurion returned as defense minister shortly before this letter was written, directing Israeli forces to respond more aggressively to increasing Palestinian guerrilla attacks from Gaza, then sponsored by Egypt. Beautifully double-matted with a portrait and an English translation, then framed to a total size of 24.5 x 14.5 in. Two file holes, very light mailing folds, else near mint condition. "
1302    DAVID LLOYD GEORGE    "DAVID LLOYD GEORGE 
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<br /> (1863 - 1945) British Prime Minister given wide-ranging powers during World War I, his meetings with Irish leaders resulted in the founding of the Irish Free State. 
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1303    DOMINIQUE METTOT    "
 (1749 - 1794) French Secretary of the Paris Commune, executed together with Robespierre's accomplices. Partly-printed D.S. 'Mettot', 15 x 19 in., 'Commune de Paris', May 25, 1793, a 'Certificat de Residence' issued by the Convention Nationale. The certificate, issued under a law passed on Mar. 28, 1793 which intended to restrict immigration, pertains to the smal, several block 'Mail' section of the 2nd Arrondisement in central Paris. A man is appointed to certify that the eight reidents listed are not immigrants, and his attestation is in turn certified by Mettot on verso, with about 20 additional signatures of members of the Assemblee, city government, including Jean Francois Tranche-la-Hausse, President of the section, and Baron Dupin (1767-1828) general secretary of the Seine. etc. Small v-shaped mouse nibble at bottom margin, else very good. "
1304    EAMON DE VALERA    "
 (1882 - 1975) Irish political leader, leader of the introduction of the Constitution of Ireland, president of Sinn Fein, Prime Minister and President of Ireland. Glossy S.P., 6.5 x 8.5 in. b/w, a bust portrait of Valera in a suit, signed at lower-right in white ink. The verso bears a 'press photo' ink stamp. Light crease at bottom-left corner, else fine. Sold with a forwarding letter from his presidential secretary, 1p. 8vo., Feb. 8, 1960, thanking the recipient for sending a gift and enclosing the signed photograph. "
1305    EDUARD BERNSTEIN    "
 (1850 – 1932) German social-democratic Marxist theorist and politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party, Bernstein had held close association to Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, but he began to identify what he believed to be errors in Marxist thinking and began to criticize views held by Marxism when he investigated and challenged the Marxist materialist theory of history. Rare I.S.P., a 3.5 x 6 in. (overall) mounted printed image of Bernstein signed at bottom. The photo is inscribed to Seymour Halpern, who would later become a New York Congressman! Fine. "
1306    EDUARD DALADIER    "
 (1884 - 1970) French 'radical' politician and the Prime Minister of France at the start of World War II. Daladier was a signatory to the disastrous Munich Pact. Rare T.L.S. on Chamber of Deputies letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Paris, Jan. 2, 1923, to an unknown individual in French. In part: '…Accept my best wishes as well as those of Madame Bouat...I deeply regret not being able to go to Nimes before Easter, but I don't have any days free before that date...' Mounting remnants on the verso, some tiny holes at upper-right, else very good. Sold with an American press photograph of the signers of the Munich Pact, and a period German postcard from 1938, showing Daladier speaking with Adolf Hitler. "
1307    EDWARD VIII    "
 (1894-1972) King of England whose abdication of the throne in order to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson rocked Great Britain and led to his spending the balance of his life in self-imposed exile. Signatures 'Edward Duke of Windsor' on a USPS first day cover, Baltimore, July 1, 1971. Fine. "
1308    FIDEL CASTRO    "
 (1926 - 2016) Cuban revolutionary who led the guerilla campaign against Batista, overthrowing the dictator and replacing him with the first communist government in the Western Hemisphere. Typed D.S. on 'Republica De Cuba, Presidencia' letterhead, 2pp. folio, Presidential Palace, Havana, Feb. 23, 1959, an official document amending Law No. 101 regarding fingerprint portfolios and establishing new costs for the process. The document is signed on February 23, 1959, 'in the year of liberation', since the Batista regime fell on Dec. 31, 1958. Castro signs at conclusion on the second page as Prime Minister, adding his initials on the left margin of the first page. Nicely double-matted with four b/w photographs of the revolutionary leader, overall size 29.5 x 24 in. Filing holes, paper loss not affecting text and minor foxing throughout, first page has been horizontally split yet repaired, else very good condition. Not examined out of frame. "
1309    FULGENCIO BATISTA    "
 (1901 - 1973) Cuban soldier and corrupt dictator whose brutal regime was overthrown by Fidel Castro's revolution in 1959. Rare vintage S.P., 5 x 7 in. semigloss b/w, a dramatic chest-up view of Batista in a business suit and tie. Batista signs at bottom-right in black ink beneath a printed dedication in Spanish. The photographer also signs at the bottom-left, adding the date 'Abril 11/[19]55'. Tipped to a piece of cardstock. Fair contrast, else fine to very fine condition. "
1310    GASTON DOUMERGE    "
 (1863 - 1937) French politician of the Third Republic, President of France from 1924-31, Prime Minister from February to November, 1934. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 10.25 x 16.25 in., Paris, Feb. 28, 1931, formal acceptance of the credentials of John G. Erhardt who had been nominated to serve as American Consul in Bordeaux. Foxing in margins, mounted, else very good. JOHN G. ERHARDT (1889-1951) served as Consul in Hamburg and later in London under Ambassador Joseph Kennedy. During the war, he was in a high-level State Department position in Washington, where he was involved in the planning of the surrender of Germany and occupation of Germany and Austria. After the war, he served as de facto Ambassador to Austria and as political adviser to Gen. Mark Clark, who led the American occupation military forces in Austria. "
1311    GEORGI M. MALENKOV    "
 (1902 - 1988) Soviet politician and Personnel Chairman of the Central Committee, largely responsible for carrying out Stalin's purge of the party, Premier of the Soviet Union, later expelled and exiled after resisting Khruschev's reforms. Good association typed D.S., 1p. 4to., [n.d., likely wardate], discussing the possible purchase of 125 thousand olive seedlings from Iran for the needs of the Soviet Minister of Agriculture. Malenkov signs twice in blue indelible pencil: once at the conclusion, then again at the top-left corner, adding the inscription: 'To ask C[omrade] Mikoyan A. I. November 13th'. File holes on left margin with some loss thereat, else very good. ANASTAS MIKOYAN (1895 - 1978) was a Soviet politician, a Bolshevik leader in Baku, member of the Central Committee and later Chairman of the Presidium. Mikoyan's main assignment throughout the war was supplying the Red Army with materials, food and other necessities. "
1312    GUSTAF VI ADOLF    "
 (1882 - 1973) King of Sweden from 1950 until his death in 1973, notably removed the Swedish monarchy's last nominal political powers weeks before his death. Typed D.S. on government letterhead, 1p. legal folio, Stockholm Castle, Nov. 24, 1961, promoting Vice-Consul Philip Hamilton Fox to Consul. Paper seal present at bottom. The king signs at the conclusion in blue ink, and cosigned at bottom right by an unidentified individual. Light horizontal fold, notable creasing surrounding the seal, else very good. Sold with an official French translation of the document, though its purpose is unknown to us. "
1313    HERMINE REUSS OF GREIZ    "
 (1887 - 1947) Second Wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II who married her four years after his abdication, in 1922. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a 1927 photo postcard showing her with her children, signed at bottom-right in purple indelible pencil. Very good. "
1314    HERMINE REUSS OF GREIZ    "
 (1887 - 1947) Second Wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II who married her four years after his abdication, in 1922. Her black ink signature on a 7.75 x 3.75 in. slip of paper, adding a date and 'Russcischer Hof, Wurzburg'. Fine. "
1315    JEAN MARIE COLLOT D'HERBOISE AND LAZARE CARNOT    "
 JEAN MARIE COLLOT D'HERBOISE (1749-1796) French actor, dramatist and revolutionary, president of the National Convention, administered the execution of more than 2,000 people in the city of Lyon during the Reign of Terror. LAZARE CARNOT (1753-1823) leading member of the Committee for General Defense and of the Committee of Public Safety. Good content L.S. `Carnot' and `Collot d'Herbois', 2pp. legal folio, Paris, Oct. 24, 1793 to Choisneau &amp; Lenchere, suppliers of artillery horses, in French. Carnot and Collot d'Herbois in their capacity as members of the Committee of Public Safety support a request received by their correspondent but at the same time warn `...we have never been able to obtain the full and real figures of the company and activity in order to establish what would be a fair amount to be paid to you, and you have always been requesting payments on account based on simple receipts. This situation has to stop from now on...' Small corner chip and some mounting remnants, else very good. "
1316    JIANG QING PAPER 'CUT-OUT'    "
 Rare red paper cut-out picturing Jiang Qing, 20 x 16.5 in., a finely executed, highly detailed piece showing the future political villain holding a copy of Mao's 'Quotations' and reaching forward while surrounded by images of ballet dancers, singers, a chorus, and other cultural performers. Fine condition. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1317    JOSEP BROZ TITO    "
 (1892 - 1980) President of Yugoslavia. Tito led partisans during World War II and as head of the nation he secured independence from the Soviet Union in 1948. Fine S.P. 'Tito', 5.25 x 7 in. b/w, a fine half-length photo signed with good contrast. "
1318    KARL RENNER    "
 (1870 – 1950) Austrian politician of the Social Democratic Workers' Party of Austria. Often referred to as the 'Father of the Republic' because he led the first government of German-Austria and the First Austrian Republic in 1919, was also decisive in establishing the present Second Republic after the fall of Nazi Germany in 1945, becoming its first President after World War II. Renner was also a pro-Nazi and anti-Semite, and served as a puppet for Stalin. A.L.S. as 'Bundespraesident' on official embossed letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Vienna, Apr. 4, 1947 to a lady, in German. Renner thanks the wife of American ambassador John G. Erhardt for sending a package of food: 'For my family, the present is a gift from heaven because we did not even have a jar of jam. Our supplies are all used up...' Light toning, else very good. "
1319    KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN    "
 (1935 - 1999) King of Jordan, a political moderate. I.S.P., 7.5 x 9.75 in. color, a bust portrait of Hussein in a business suit, signed along the bottom margin, adding a 'my friend Mr. Troy Bumpus'. Sold with a forwarding letter from Hussein's Chief of Royal Protocol, 1p. 4to., Amman, Nov. 4, 1989, adding: 'His Majesty was saddened to hear of your life-threatening illness and very much hopes that you will make a full recovery, and have the opportunity to resume your activities as the Honorary Speaker of the Indiana House...' - likely given to the child as one of his final wishes. Yet in 1993, Bumpus pleaded guilty to forgery and false representation for mailing letters as a dying child to various celebrities, including Stevie Wonder, Bill Clinton, Gerald Ford, and apparently Hussein, all in pursuit of celebrity mementoes to sell for profit. In fine condition overall. "
1320    QUEEN LOUISE    (1828 - 1871) Queen of Sweden and Norway from 1859 to 1871, as wife of King Charles XV. A.L.S., 3pp. 12mo., [n.p.], May 9, [n.y.], a letter in Swedish to an unknown Duke. In part: 'My Dear Duke! I am hereby returning Ludvig's ticket [her husband, King Charles XV, whose full name was Carl Ludvig Eugen] who has asked me to tell you how grateful he is for your kindness...his duties prevent him from experiencing this pleasure...if you do not find me too indiscreet, if you would give me instead of this ticket, one for Miss Charlotta Lind who has such a great desire to come there...' She signs at the conclusion. Folds, else fine. Sold with an English translation and a tintype.
1321    MAO BUST ON PEDESTAL    "
 Bisque bust of Mao Zedong, approx. 6 x 4.5 x 2 in., on a freestanding red-painted terracotta pedestal, approx. 5.25 x 2.5 x 3.75 in. The pedestal in decorated with a molded image of the Tiananmen gate, with the slogan 'Long Live Chairman Mao!' and the character for 'Loyalty', and the underside of the bust bears the maker's mark of the Fuyang Xiangdong porcelain factory in Guangdong Province. Some wear and soiling from age, else very good. "
1322    MAO WITH LIN BIAO HANGING WALL BANNER    "
 Silk or silk composite wall banner created on a jacquard loom, 17 x 25 in. overall, shows Mao with Lin Biao standing full length, presumably in Tienanmen Square. Rare! "
1323    MAO ZEDONG PORTRAIT IN A SHADOWBOX    "
 Attractive and unusual portrait of Mao in a 9 x 12 in. shadowbox, a three-dimensional image comprised of a photo of the leader's face combined with cloth hat and jacket, all floating above a painting of Tiananmen Square. Set into a ca. 1950s wood frame. Very good. "
1324    MARGARET THATCHER    "
 (1925 - 2013) First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 until she resigned from office in 1990. She was dubbed &quot;The Iron Lady&quot; due to her uncompromising politics and leadership style. Her memoirs: &quot;The Downing Street Years&quot; (New York: Harper Collins Publishing), 1993. 914pp. 8vo. First ed. Thatcher signs boldly in blue ink on the title page. Initial fifty pages bear notable folds and creases to the bottom-right corner, else in very good condition. With original dust jacket. "
1325    MOSHE DAYAN    "
 (1915 - 1981) Israeli general and politician who gained decisive victories in Sinai and Gaza during the Suez War, later planned and commanded the 1967 Six Day War and served as minister of defense. Bold blue ink signature on a 4 x 1 in. piece of heavy stock, WITH a signature of MENACHEM BEGIN (1913-1993), Israeli Prime Minster and Nobel Prize winner who started his political life as a member of extremist independence groups. Two pieces. "
1326    NICETO ZAMORA    "
 (1877 – 1949) Spanish lawyer and politician active in overthrowing Alfonso XIII, served as the first prime minister of the Second Spanish Republic, and then—from 1931 to 1936—as its president. I.S.P., 5 x 7 in. b/w, a portrait, sold with one of his calling cards as President. Two pieces. Light vertical fold to card. "
1327    NICHOLAS II 'CUP OF SORROWS'    "
 Fine relic from the coronation of Russian Tsar Nicholas II, the 'Khodynka' cup, or 'Cup of Sorrows', made to honor the event. The ceramic-covered copper cup measures 4 in. tall and 3.5 in. wide at top, bearing the crowned ciphers of Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra above the date '1896'. On the opposite side is the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle, with the balance of the cup bearing a rust and pale blue latticework design between gilt edgings at top and bottom. These cups were distributed to the public on the morning following the coronation, on a large military training field crossed with trenches and ditches. On that balmy day, a rumor shot through the crowd that there was a shortage of these mementos, and the crowd surged toward the distribution points, with many being trampled and crushed underfoot. The cup bears some faint spots of staining with some light wear towards the rim, with the balance of the porcelain largely unaffected and still very bright. "
1328    PAN AMERICAN - MEXICO TOURISM POSTER BY EDWARD MCKNIGHT KAUFFER    "
 Tourism poster for travel to Mexico via Pan American airlines, 42 x 28 in., featuring a modernist depiction of a Mexican citizen. The printed signature of artist Edward McKnight Kauffer appears at bottom right. Shows slight toning and bumps to the corners, else very good. "
1329    PARTIAL FILE OF STALINGRAD NKVD MILITIAMAN    "
 Content-rich partial file of NKVD militiaman Georgy Vasilyevich Krylov, 8pp. 4to., who notably began his service in 1945 within the Stalingrad district. The file contains his biography, list of decorations, details about his family and militia service, as well as two chest-up portraits of Krylov in uniform, attached to the top corners with paper clips. Perhaps most importantly, however, is Krylov's oath of secrecy - docketed number '10' in blue indelible pencil - bearing an affirmation to 'keep secrets about the 'work of workers and Peasants' Militia' and a promise to keep information 'even from the closest family and friends'. Krylov signs beneath this in blue ink, adding the date 'Nov. 15, 1945'. Uneven left edge, else very good to fine condition. "
1330    PAUL MAGLOIRE    "
 (1907-2001) Haitian president from 1950 to 1956. His black ink signature on a piece of cream cardstock, 7 x 9.5 in., adding 'President of Haiti' and '16 Sept. 1956', beneath a mounted waist-up portrait of Magliore in a business suit. Light creases, else fine. Sold with a forwarding A.N.S. from his wife, YVETTE MAGLIORE, enclosing the photograph , and adding: 'You will receive mine upon my return to Haiti. "
1331    PIERRE GASPARD CHAUMETTE    "
 (1763 - 1794) French revolutionary politician, served as the president of the Paris Commune and played a leading role in the establishment of the Reign of Terror. He was an ardent critic of Christianity who was one of the leaders of the dechristianization of France. His radical positions resulted in his alienation from Maximilien Robespierre, and he was arrested on charges of being a counterrevolutionary and executed. Rare L.S. on 'Commune de Paris' letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Paris, Feb. 2, 1793, in French to the Secretary of the Commune. Chaumette asks that the secretary register the extract of the minutes of the Assemblee calling for the salary of the Mayor of Paris to be set at 30,000 francs. Fine condition. "
1332    QUOTATIONS OF CHAIRMAN MAO - CHAIRMAN MAO'S 'LITTLE RED BOOK', FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING    "
 Very rare book, 'Mao Zhuxi Yulu' ('Quotations of Chairman Mao'), by Mao Zedong (Beijing: Central Intelligence Bureau of the Chinese People's Liberation Army), 1964, 250pp. 12mo., a first edition, first printing copy of Mao's 'Little Red Book', bound in textured red vinyl covers blind-embossed with the title and a red star, with a sepia-printed frontispiece portrait of Mao and Marshal Lin Bao's printed endorsement in black. This copy corrects a printing error that originally appeared on pages 82 and 83, which was discovered during the original print run. A rubber stamp portrait of Mao appears on the half-title. The half-title and title pages are separated from the book but present, else very good. The 'Little Red Book' was widely distributed during the Cultural Revolution, as the Communist Party in China sought to strengthen their cultural domination, and became the second most printed book in history. "
1333    RESOLUTELY OVERTHROW THE ANTI-PARTY CLIQUE OF WANG, ZHANG, JIANG AND YAO!    "
 Especially rare Chinese poster: 'Resolutely overthrow the anti-Party clique of Wang, Zhang, Jiang and Yao!', 21.5 x 31 in., Lu Xun Art Academy, October, 1976. Folds with some very small tears thereat, a 1/4 in. hole along one fold has been backed, some soiling commensurate with age, still overall very good. Shortly before this poster was issued, on October 6, 1976 Hua Guofeng ordered the Gang of Four arrested. Jiang Qing, Mao's widow, appears at bottom left. Top left is Wang Hongwen, top right Zhang Chunqiao, bottom right Yao Wenyuan. After the arrests, a massive propaganda campaign was launched to discredit them and praise Mao's successor, Hua Guofeng. Nonetheless, relatively few such virulent posters were produced as so many people had already suffered under the reign of these leaders. An especially rare and evocative poster. "
1334    SALVADOR ALLENDE    "
 (1908 – 1973) Chilean socialist politician who served as President of Chile from 1970-73. He was the first Marxist to be elected president in a liberal democracy in Latin America. On 11 September 1973, the military moved to oust Allende in a coup supported by the CIA. As troops surrounded his palace, Allende committed suicide. Rare S.P., 8 x 10.75 in., a caricature of Allende by artist OSCAR BERGER, signed by Allende and by Berger as well. A 1 in. piece of tape at upper-left, else very good. "
1335    SPRING COMES EARLY WITH SUNSHINE    "
 Original Chinese poster art: 'Spring Comes Early With Sunshine', 36 x 26 in., tempera on beige heavy stock, 1975. An attractive, highly-detailed image of young agricultural commune members reading various writings by Mao, newspapers, etc. and helping a peasant lady read as they sit outside a rural greenhouse. A label attached at lower-right attributed the work to 'intellectual Youth Xu Jin Ming' from the Dian Zi Brigade of Hua Shan commune in Zhao Yuan county. Fine condition. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1336    'STOP THE ARMS RACE!' SOVIET PROPAGANDA POSTER    "
 Soviet propaganda poster, 34 x 22.75 in., a depiction of an army of hands signing a document entitled 'New Stockholm Agreement', which morphs into a wall blocking the advance of a group of caricatured Western capitalists and imperialists. The Cyrillic title at bottom reads: 'Stop Armaments Race!' The printed signature of artist M. Abramov appears beneath the illustration at right, while a publishing line at center indicates that the poster was produced in Moscow in 1976. Shows slight wear to the edges, else very good to fine. "
1337    THE APPRENTICE MEETS THE TEACHER    "
 Original Chinese poster art: 'The Apprentice Meets the Teacher', 41.5 x 31 in., tempera on beige heavy stock, ca. 1960. An appealing image of a young 'tractor girl' who has dismounted from her tractor to greet her mentor whom it seems has left his seat on a bulldozer. High-tension electrical wires illustrate China's rapid modernization. Bottom edge worn with tears well clear of title and text, else very good. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1338    THE PICTORIAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE'S PATRIOTIC SELF-DEFENSE IN EASTERN CHINA BATTLEFIELD DURING THE FIRST YEAR    "
 Rare Chinese commemorative publication, 'The Pictorial of the Chinese People's Patriotic Self-Defense in Eastern China Battlefield During the First Year', ([n.p.]: The Mass Daily Newspaper Publishing House), 1946, 92pp. 4to., bound in the Chinese style with cord at the right edge. The publication presents hundreds of black and white photographs and illustrations depicting the struggle between the forces of the Government of China, led by Chiang Kai-Shek, and those of the Communist Party of China, under Mao Zedong. It also illustrates the first year of the civil war from the perspective of the Communist forces, and presents many views of soldiers in action and on the march; their rifles, machine guns, artillery, and tanks; their commanders and notable personalities, including a full-page image of Mao; field hospitals and the wounded, and the aftermath of battle, including civilian and military casualties. The cover features a vibrant color illustration of two CPC soldiers, with rifles and dressed in regular and irregular uniforms. The cover also bears an ink stamp, identifying the publication as the property of 'The Library of Shan Xi Middle School'; this stamp also appears on an inside page. The publication bears toning and soiling, with some damp stains and minor paper loss, and appears to be missing the back cover. From a single collection obtained entirely in China pre-2000. "
1339    'VIETNAM WILL MOST CERTAINLY WIN AND AMERICA WILL MOST CERTAINLY LOSE'    "
 Large and vibrant Chinese political poster, 'Vietnam Will Most Certainly Win and America Will Most Certainly Lose' (Shanghai: Shanghai People's Press), 1965, first edition of 15,000, 20.75 x 29.5 in., a well-executed depiction of a North Vietnamese soldier with a Type 56/SKS rifle pointed at the back of the head of a considerably cruder depiction of an American pilot. China provided a great deal of material and ideological support to the Viet Cong and the communist government of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Folds, minor chipping at the edges, else very good. "
1340    VLADIMIR PUTIN    "
 VLADIMIR PUTIN (b. 1952) Russian politician who has served as the president of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 2000 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Putin worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, before resigning in 1991 to begin a political career in Saint Petersburg. He later moved to Moscow in 1996 to join the administration of President Boris Yeltsin, serving first as Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the KGB's successor agency, before being appointed as prime minister in August 1999. After the resignation of Yeltsin, Putin was elected to succeed him. Important signed decree, 2pp. 4to., 'Moscow, Kremlin', Mar. 17, 2015, fine content concerning 'Rostec', the Russian state-owned holding conglomerate headquartered that specializes in consolidating strategically important companies, and Russian pharmaceutical giant 'Microgen'. In small part: '...On the property contribution of the Russian Federation to the State Corporation for Assistance in the Development, Production and Export of High-Tech Industrial Products 'Rostec' In accordance with the Federal Law of November 23, 2007...to promote the development of industrial products...I declare: 1. Accept the proposal...to transform...Microgen...into a joint-stock company, 100 percent of whose shares are in the federal property and is transferred as a property contribution of the Russian Federation to the State Corporation for Assistance in the Development, Production and Export of Rostec of high-tech industrial products...To establish that the powers of the Supervisory Board of the State 'Rostec'...refers to the adoption, in agreement with the Government of the Russian Federation, of decisions on the alienation of shares of a joint-stock company created as a result of the transformation of the federal state unitary enterprise named in paragraph 1 of this Decree to third parties that do not belong to the organizations of the State Corporation 'Rostec'...' Fine condition. "
1341    VLADIMIR PUTIN FURTHER INCORPORATES CRIMEA INTO THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION    "
 VLADIMIR PUTIN (b. 1952) Russian politician who has served as the president of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 2000 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Putin worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, before resigning in 1991 to begin a political career in Saint Petersburg. He later moved to Moscow in 1996 to join the administration of President Boris Yeltsin, serving first as Director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the KGB's successor agency, before being appointed as prime minister in August 1999. After the resignation of Yeltsin, Putin was elected to succeed him. A historic modern Russian document with repercussions still affecting the world today, Vladimir Putin's executive order creating the Ministry of Crimean Affairs and integrating the economic, financial, credit and legal systems of the Crimea with that of the Russian Federation. Putin essentially inextricably merges Crimea's economy and courts with those of Russia, making any future return of Crimea to Ukraine nearly impossible. The document, 2pp. 4to., was signed at 'Moscow, Kremlin' on March 23, 2014 -- less than two weeks after the 'Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Crimea' was adopted by a joint resolution on March 11, 2014 by the Supreme Council of Crimea and the Sevastopol City Council wherein they expressed their intention to join Russia. This highly important document reads, in part: '...ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION On measures to ensure social guarantees for certain categories of citizens of the Russian Federation appointed to the positions of the federal state civil service...[in] the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to ensure social guarantees...appointed by the federal state territorial federal bodies in the territories of the city of Sevastopol...I order...the authorities created by citizens of the Russian Federation who held positions in state bodies and local self-government bodies located in the territories of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, on the day of the adoption of the Republic of Crimea into the Russian Federation...the length of service in state bodies and local self-government bodies...shall be taken into account: determination of the conformity of a citizen of the Russian Federation applying for the position of the federal state civil service established by the normative qualifying civil service; legal acts of the Russian Federation to the requirements for the length of service of a state federal civil servant of a territorial body of the federal government to establish a monthly salary allowance for seniority, determine the length of leave for seniority and the amount of incentives for an impeccable and effective state civil service....' In effect, Putin brought the standards and benefits for all civil servants in Crimea to the same levels as those for their counterparts in the Russian Federation, thus further inextricably linking the Russia and the Crimea. Fine condition. "
1342    WILHELM II    "
 (1859 - 1941) 'Kaiser Wilhelm', Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia, a socially progressive ruler whose reign ended with Germany's defeat in World War I. T.L.S. on official letterhead, 1p. 4to., Housdoorn, Jan. 27, [n.y.], thanking archeologist HEINRICH SIMON for wishing him a happy birthday. Light mailing folds, else fine. Sold with three similar 'thank you' letters addressed to Simon, including a pair of signed letters from DETLOF VON SCHWERIN (1869 - 1940), German major general and court marshal of the abdicated Wilhelm II throughout his exile, and one letter bearing the signature of an unidentified Hofmarschall. Each very good to fine condition. HEINRICH SIMON was a member of the 'Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft' ('German Orient Society'), the group largely responsible for uncovering the Ishtar Gate, the palaces of Nebuchadnezzar, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. "
1343    WINSTON CHURCHILL    "
 (1874 - 1965) British Prime Minister who led England through the Blitz and orchestrated the British liberation of occupied Europe and Germany. Churchill is today considered perhaps the greatest statesman of this century. His black ink signature on a 4.5 x 3.5 in. autograph card. The verso bears an identifying inscription in pencil, which includes the date 'Nov. 1938', likely the date the autograph was collected. Light crease at bottom-right corner, else fine. "
1344    WINSTON CHURCHILL MINIATURE PAINTED PORTRAIT    "
 Miniature acrylic painting of Winston Churchill on celluloid, 2 x 2.5 in., unsigned but by painter, calligrapher and illuminator JOAN PATRICIA CARTER (1923-2015), member of the Royal Miniature Society and the Society of Women. Fine, in a simple frame. "
1345    DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE GROUPING OF DR. LUCIUS WALES HOTCHKISS (12)    "
 Fine grouping of 12 diplomas, certificates, etc. issued to Dr. Lucius Wales Hotchkiss (1859-1926), a particularly well educated physician trained at Columbia College in New York who became a fellow of the American Surgical Association. Included is: a terrific 1886 illustrated diploma issued by New York's famous Bellevue Hospital, 1886, certifying Hotchkiss' service as intern and surgeon, signed by 36 doctors and administrators; 1884 medical degree issued by Columbia College and signed by nine department heads; 1884 honor certificate from the College of Physicians and Surgeons (Columbia), signed by JOHN C. CURTIS (1844-1913), a founder of the American Physiological Society; 1881 Baccalaureate degree from Columbia College, signed by 13 professors; 1889 membership certificate in the Medical Society, County of New York; 1888 membership certificate in the New York Pathological Society signed by WILLIAM P. NORTHRUP; 1905 fellowship certificate in the New York Academy of Medicine signed by CHARLES L. DANA (1852-1935); certificate of membership in the Medical Reserve Corps Association, 1918, signed by Capt. GEORGE LUNG who served in Sampson's squadron in the Spanish-American War and Brig. Gen. EDWARD L. MUNSON; four other certificates; and one letter of transmittal. Overall very good. 12 pieces. "
1346    JAMES PUTNAM KIMBALL    "
 (1836-?) American geologist and explorer who made the first recorded discovery and scientific exploration of a glacier. He discovered what is today Grasshopper Glacier in Custer National Park. A.L.S. 'J.P. Kimball' on Lehigh University letterhead, 2pp., [n.d.], docketted Nov. 1877 on verso, to U.S. Senator William A. Wallace requesting a recent senatorial document on silver currency and congratulating Wallace on his recent election. Good. "
1347    SCIENTIFIC MERCURY THERMOMETERS    "
 Pair of mercury-and-glass thermometers, each 15.5 in., manufactured by Fischer Scientific Company in Pittsburgh. Sold with original cases, though one end of each is closed with scotch tape. Fine condition, and thankfully undamaged! "
1348    (ENTERPRISE TEST PILOTS) FRED HAISE AND GORDON FULLERTON    "
 Great S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, an official NASA lithograph showing the first crew of test pilots for the prototype orbiter 'Enterprise' - FRED HAISE and GORDON FULLERTON - kneeling in front of the orbiter on the first day of its rollout. Both men sign in black ink, with Haise adding 'Enterprise CDR'. Fine condition. The 'Enterprise' was the first orbiter of the Space Shuttle system, and its flight crucially proved that a spacecraft could return to Earth as an unpowered glider. After its retirement, the Enterprise transferred to the Intrepid Sea, Air &amp; Space Museum in New York City, where it has since been on display. "
1349    (RECORD-BREAKING AVIATORS)    "
 Good pair of signed photographs bearing the signatures of five prominent pilots and engineers, three of whom have broken records. Includes: S.P., 10 x 8 in., an image of a flying Bell X-1 - the first manned plane to ever break the sound barrier - signed by CHUCK YEAGER, the first pilot to break the sound barrier; SCOTT CROSSFIELD, the first pilot to fly at twice the speed of sound; and test pilots 'PETE' EVEREST and 'TEX' JOHNSON. Sold with a signed photograph from BURT RUTAN, aircraft designer of record-breaking planes 'Voyager', the first plane to fly around the world without stopping or refueling, and the 'Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer', which set the world record for the fastest and longest nonstop, non-refueled, circumnavigation flight in history. "
1350    ACES AND ASTRONAUTS SIGNED PRINT    "
 Great signed print: 'Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star' by KEITH FERRIS, 24 x 18 in., showing a flying Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star, signed in pencil by the artist and seven notable pilots and astronauts. Signers include: astronaut WALLY SCHIRRA; Gemini and Apollo astronaut JAMES MCDIVITT; astronaut FRANK BORMAN; World War II ace CLYDE EAST; commander of Allied Air Forces Southern Europe, General EARL BROWN; World War II ace and astronaut ROBERT 'HOOT' GIBSON; Korean War ace HAROLD FISCHER; and World War II ace FREDERICK 'BOOTS' BLESSE. The bottom-left corner bears the copyright line of Willow Creek Publishers, dated 1977. Fine condition. "
1351    AL WORDEN    "
 (b. 1932) American astronaut on the crew of Apollo 15. His signed book: 'Falling to Earth' (Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Books), 2012. First edition. 300pp. 8vo. Worden signs on the title page in black ink, adding 'Apollo 15'. Cosigned by his coauthor, FRANCIS FRENCH. Fine, with dust jacket. "
1352    ALEXANDER DE SEVERSKY    "
 (1894 - 1974) American aviator and aeronautical engineer, founder of Republic Aircraft and maker of the P-47. Excellent S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, an image of the Seversky SEV-3 low wing amphibian airplane in flight, boldly signed and dated Dec. 27, 1933 – the year of its creation. Fine. "
1353    AMERICAN ASTRONAUTS (33)    "
 Great official NASA poster, 19.5 x 24 in. (sight), titled 'Planet Earth', showing an incredible photograph of Earth taken from the GOES 8 satellite atop a black background, signed by 33 astronauts and NASA employees in mainly silver and gold inks. Signatures include: JOHN GLENN, SHANNON LUCID, KENN CHILTON, C. MEADE, JOHN GRUNSFELD, BONNIE DUNBAR, EILEEN COLLINS, JAMES MCDIVITT, KEN MATTINGLY, E. TRINCH, RICK HAUCK, ROBERT L. CRIPPEN, FRED GREGORY, CARL WALZ, MIKE LOVAGE, TOM JONES, DAN BARRY, SCOTT ALTMAN, STEVE OSWALD, CHIAKI MUKAI, BREWSTER SHAW, ELLEN OCHOA, BILL GREGORY, and more unidentified. The bottom-left corner bears the publisher's line: 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration...Goddard Space Flight Center'. Beautifully framed to a total size of 23.5 x 27.5 in. Very fine condition. "
1354    APOLLO-SOYUZ HEAT TILES    "
 Great pair of engineering test heat tiles used in the Apollo-Soyuz space missions: one in white, measuring 4.75 x 6 x 0.5 in., and the other in black, measuring 5.75 x 6 x 2.5 in. Both bear various markings on the reverse side, consistent with similar examples, though exact missions could not be determined. The black example bears some chipping to the corners, else very good. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary and a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana. "
1355    ASTRONAUT SIGNED BOOKS    "
 Good group of five signed books from lesser-known astronauts and NASA officials, includes: 'How Do You Go to the Bathroom in Space' by WILLIAM POGUE; 'The Orbital Perspective' by RON GARAN; 'Chasing Space' by LELAND MELVIN (adding STS-122, 192'); 'Orbit of Discovery' by DON THOMAS (adding STS-65, 70, 83, 94'); and 'Leadership in Space' by NASA administrator MICHAEL GRIFFIN. Very good overall. Sold with a First Printing copy of 'Rocket Man: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond', written and signed by his wife, NANCY CONRAD. Six pieces total. "
1356    ASTRONAUT SIGNED BOOKS    "
 Good group of five signed books from lesser-known astronauts and NASA officials, includes: 'The All-American Boys' by WALTER CUNNINGHAM (adding 'Apollo 7'); 'My Dream of Stars' by ANOUSHEH ANSARI; 'Spacewalker' by JERRY L. ROSS (cosigned by coauthor JOHN NORBERG); 'Go For Orbit' by RHEA SEDDON; and 'The Ordinary Spaceman' by CLAYTON ANDERSON. Very good. "
1357    ASTRONAUT SIGNED PORTRAITS (48)    "
 Extensive grouping of forty-eight S.P.s, most 8 x 10 in. color, including many official NASA portraits. Signers include: GUION BLUFORD (2), BRUCE MCCANDLESS, CHRISTER FUGELSANG, FRANKLIN DIAZ, JOE ACABA, DONALD PETTIT, JOHN GRUNSFELD, PIERS SELLERS, DOUGLAS WHEELOCK, RICHARD TRULY, ROBERT GIBSON, ROBERT CRIPPEN, KATHRYN SULLIVAN, ROBERT CABANA, SHANNON LUCID, GREGORY HARBAUGH, BARBARA MORGAN, ROBERT CROUCH, RICHARD COVEY, LINDA GODWIN, DONALD SLAYTON, ROBERT PARKER, JON MCBRIDE, STEPHEN BOWEN, NICOLE STOTT, MARY WEBER, ANNA FISHER, MICHAEL BARRATT, ERIC BOE, FREDERICK GREGORY, SCOTT D. ALTMAN, and many more. Many add a dedication, and the space missions which they had flown. A few duplicates possible. Generally very good. "
1358    BERTRAND PICCARD AND BRIAN JONES    "
 Great signed book: 'Around the World in 20 Days: The Story of Our History-Making Balloon Flight' by BERTRAND PICCARD and BRIAN JONES (New York: John Wiley &amp; Sons, Inc.), 1999. 306pp. 8vo. with dust jacket. Piccard and Jones both sign in blue ink on the half-title page. Near fine condition. Piccard and Jones were the first to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the globe, in a balloon named Breitling Orbiter 3. "
1359    BUZZ ALDRIN AND GORDON COOPER    "
 Texas seniors' home trip program, 1970, signed on the face by BUZZ ALDRIN and GORDON COOPER. Vertical fold, else very good. "
1360    BUZZ ALDRIN AND MICHAEL COLLINS    "
 Superb signed NASA lithograph from the Apollo 11 space mission, 11 x 14 in., showing Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base, standing next to the American flag, signed by two members of the mission's crew: BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930), pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module and second man to walk on the Moon, and MICHAEL COLLINS (b. 1930), pilot of the Command Module for the Apollo 11 mission. Aldrin signs boldly beneath his likeness in blue ink, adding a dedication, while Collins signs in black ink at bottom-right. Approx. 1 in. tear to the bottom edge, small creases to the corners, not affecting signatures or image. Very good condition. Sold with a great grouping of five Apollo 11 lithographs (unsigned), showing images of Armstrong and Aldrin's space walk, erecting the American flag, and an image of Earth taken during Apollo 11's journey to the Moon. "
1361    CHARLES DANA GIBSON'S ILLUSTRATION OF CHARLES LINDBERGH    "
 CHARLES DANA GIBSON (1867 - 1944) American illustration artist who created the 'Gibson Girl' for Colliers magazine. Later, he bought Life magazine and worked as the magazine's editor until the 1930's. His illustration of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh as originally printed in Life magazine, 10.75 x 13.75 in., signed 'C.D. Gibson' beneath the image in blue ink. The illustration is printed above the poem 'Our Boy' by OLIVER HERFORD (1860-1935), who also signs beneath the text and adds the date 'July 1927'. Light creases, else very good condition. Sold with the front of a mailing envelope, return addressed 'C.D. Gibson, Dark Harbor, Maine', which also appears to be written in Gibson's hand. "
1362    CHARLES KINGSFORD SMITH    "
 (1897 - 1935) Pioneering Australian aviator who made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia, the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland, among other records. Presumed dead when his plane went missing over the Bay of Bengal. Rare vintage blue ink signature on a 3 x 5 in. card, beneath an affixed newspaper photo. The original autograph collector dockets on the verso: 'Send for autograph 6/27/30...received autograph 7/22/30'. "
1363    CHARLES LINDBERGH GROUPING (9)    "
 Good lot of nine items related to famed aviator Charles Lindbergh and his Spirit of St. Louis, includes: Seven sets of sheet music, each with appealing portrait images of Lindbergh, including 'The Spirit of St. Louis March' by Ralph H. Woods, ca. 1927; 'Monarch of the Air' by Millie Finan and Rose Cloutier, ca. 1927; 'Like an Angel You Flew Into Everyone's Heart' by Harry A. Stone, John McLaughlin, Jimmy McHugh, and Irving Mills, ca. 1927; 'Plucky Lindy's Lucky Day' by Charles Abbott and Dale Wimbrow, ca. 1929; 'Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.)' by Howard Johnson and Al Sherman, ca. 1927; 'The Famous Lindbergh Song: Oh, Charlie is My Darling' by Irving Bibo, ca. 1927; and 'When Lindy Comes Home' by George M. Cohan, ca. 1927. Condition varies, yet some are quite worn. Sold with the June 4, 1927 issue of the 'Toledo News-Bee' newspaper, covering Lindberg's return from his flight, and an issue of the 'Japan Advertiser' titled 'An Account of the Visit to Japan of Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, August to September, 1931'. "
1364    CHARLES M. DUKE, JR.    "
 (b. 1935) American astronaut who piloted the LEM on the Apollo 16 mission, becoming the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a full-body image of Duke in a spacesuit next to an Apollo 16 seal. Duke signs boldly at bottom-left in blue ink, adding 'Apollo 16'. Fine. "
1365    COSMONAUTS (5)    "
 Lot of five items bearing eight signatures of Soyuz cosmonauts, includes four space award documents issued to Igor Sorokin, one signed by the crew of 'Soyuz 31', KOVALYONOK and IVANCHENKOV; another is signed by the crew of 'Soyuz 32', LYAKHOV and RYUMIN; another document is signed by the crew of 'Soyuz 33', IVANOV and RUKAVISHNIKOV; and another is signed by VLADIMIR REMEK, the first and only Czechoslovak to go to space, travelling aboard the 'Soyuz 28' mission in March 1978. Sold with the signature of ALEXEY LEONOV on a block of eight stamps, dated 1972 and featuring Leonov's artwork. "
1366    DAVID SCOTT    "
 (b. 1932) American astronaut, the seventh person to walk on the moon and the first person to drive the Lunar Rover there. His blue ink signature on an unusual letter addressed to him from an Illinois optometrist EMILY M. BROWN, reading: 'Enclosed herewith are the two full-sheet philatelic covers like the ones made for you, and each astronaut as they flew...and which need your signature for the SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION collection. You men collectively are yet the only ones to have a complete set of these...as even the Smithsonian is receiving only the Apollo series in memory of Virgil Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chafee as per my talks...with Mr. Michael Collins...The unit still needs eight men's signatures to complete...I sent some of the smaller covers for each of your children...Would you please...sign thru your name-post-marks on each of the large covers and return them (not present)...' Scott signs the top of the letter in blue ink, adding: 'Nicely done. Good Luck...Aug 1, '81'. Fine. "
1367    DAVID SCOTT    "
 (b. 1932) American astronaut, the seventh person to walk on the moon and the first person to drive the Lunar Rover there. His signed book: 'Two Sides of the Moon' (New York: St. Martin's Press), 2004. First U.S. ed. 416pp. 8vo., with navy blue boards, gilded title, and original dust jacket. Scott signs in blue ink on the title page. Fine. "
1368    DEKE SLAYTON    "
 (1924 - 1993) American astronaut who made first manned test of L.E.M. during the Apollo 9 mission, one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. Great signed print, 17 x 6 in. (sight), showing a side view of a B-25 bomber - the type flown by Slayton during his World War II service in Italy, the Balkan Peninsula, and later Japan. Slayton signs in pencil at bottom-right, adding: '340th B.G. 486th Sqdn.' Attractively double-matted and framed to a total size of 22.25 x 11.25 in. Fine condition. "
1369    EDMUND HILLARY    "
 (1919 - 2008) New Zealand mountain climber, with Tensing Norgay, he was the first to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. S.P., 4 x 6 in. color, a chest-up view of Hillary in his later years, signed at the top in black ink. Fine. "
1370    EDWIN A. 'BUZZ' ALDRIN    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong. His signed book: 'No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon' (Washington D.C.: National Geographic), 2016. 223pp. 8vo. Aldrin signs on the title-page in blue ink. Very fine condition, with a very fine and quite appealing dust jacket, showing an astronaut standing stoically on the Moon next to the American flag. "
1371    EDWIN A. 'BUZZ' ALDRIN    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong. His signed book: 'No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon' (Washington D.C.: National Geographic), 2016. 223pp. 8vo. Aldrin signs on the title-page in blue ink. Very fine condition, with a very fine and quite appealing dust jacket, showing an astronaut standing stoically on the Moon next to the American flag. "
1372    EDWIN A. 'BUZZ' ALDRIN    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong. His signed book: 'Encounter with Tibor' (New York: Warner Books), 1996. 560pp. 8vo. Aldrin signs in blue ink on the title page. Very fine, with very fine dust jacket. "
1373    EDWIN A. 'BUZZ' ALDRIN    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong. His signed book: 'The Return' (New York: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC), 2000. 301pp. 8vo. The front cover bears an ornate depiction of planet Earth, covered by a semi-transparent dust jacket with blue and bronze titles. Aldrin signs beautifully in silver ink on the title page, which bears an image of a partly-eclipsed sun on a black background. Very fine condition. "
1374    FERDINAND VON ZEPPELIN    "
 (1838–1917) German general and later inventor of the Zeppelin rigid airships. He founded the company Luftschiffbau Zeppelin.On 2 July 1900, Zeppelin made the first flight with the LZ 1 over Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen in southern Germany. rare S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a postcard image of Zeppelin seated with German submarine commander Paul Konig, boldly signed at bottom in blue ink. The pair are labeled as 'The King of the Depths and the King of the Skies'. Some silvering at extreme edges, else fine. "
1375    FRAGMENT OF SOYUZ-28 HEAT SHIELD    "
 A neat piece, a 1 x .5 in. metal fragment of the heat shield from the Soyuz-28 space mission, encapsulated, then mounted to a white card with photo corners to a total size of 3.5 x 3.25 in. A caption on the card indicates that the fragment was removed by 'former GDR aviator G. Beierlein from capsule at Czeckoslovakian Space Museum.' Very good. "
1376    GENE CERNAN    "
 (b. 1934) American astronaut, flew on Gemini IX, Apollo 10 and commanded Apollo 17, becoming the last man to walk on the moon. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, an official NASA photo showing the splash-down of the Gemini IX capsule, signed and dated '6 June 1966' by Cernan, with Stafford autopen signature. Fine. "
1377    GEORGI DOBROVOLSKY AND VIKTOR PATSAYEV    "
 An excessively rare signed Soviet space item, a 1968 Soviet space flight commemorative postcard signed by cosmonauts GEORGI DOBROVOLSKY and VIKTOR PATSAYEV, and dated by each June 6, 1971, the day they would take their fateful flight! The lives of these two cosmonauts, along with that of Vladislav Volkov, were lost on the flight of Soyuz 11. Following a four-week stint aboard the Salyut space station, all three perished when their craft lost its pressurization upon re-entry to Earth's atmosphere. An exceptionally rare item, with the best date possible! Fine condition. "
1378    GERHARD ZUCKER AND 'ROCKET MAIL'    "
 GERHARD ZUCKER (1908–1985) was a German businessman and rocket engineer. He first came to public notice in 1933 when he performed several rocketry experiments in Germany and at Cuxhaven, aimed at delivery of mail by rocket. In 1934, he emigrated to the UK, where he attempted to interest the British government in his rocket. After a failed rocket demonstration for officials of the British Royal Mail on July 31, 1934, he was deported to Germany, where he was arrested on suspicion of cooperating with the British. During World War II he served in the Luftwaffe, and postwar he continued his efforts in the same field. Excellent grouping of six items signed by Zucker, includes three rocket-flown pieces of mail, all ca. 1960's and signed on the face, two commemorative postcards, one additionally signed by RUDOLPH NEBEL, a spaceflight advocate active in Germany's amateur rocket group, the Verein f&uuml;r Raumschiffahrt (VfR - 'Spaceflight Society') in the 1930s and in rebuilding German rocketry following World War II, a photo of Zucker signed on verso; and various unsigned stamps. Very good. "
1379    GRAF ZEPPELIN ONBOARD STATIONERY GROUPING    "
 Lot of five sheets of 8.5 x 12 in. blank letterhead from the 'Luftschiff Graf Zeppelin', also imprinted with an image of the Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei corporate emblem on a flag, with five matching envelopes, in original glassine envelope imprinted 'Bordbriefpapier' (loosely, 'In-flight Stationery'). Fine "
1380    GUENTER WENDT    "
 (1923 - 2010) NASA engineer who was in charge of the spacecraft close-out crews for the entire Mercury and Gemini programs and the manned phase of the Apollo program. Often the last person astronauts saw before take-off, the movie 'Apollo 13' made him famous with the line: 'I wonder where Guenter Wendt?' His signed book: 'The Unbroken Chain' (Ontario: Apogee Books), 2001. 216pp. 8vo. with a pictorial dust jacket. Wendt signs in black ink on the title page beneath a dedication, adding his title 'Pad Leader.' Sold with the book's original accompanying CD-ROM. Very fine, with very fine dust jacket. "
1381    HELMUT GOTTROB    "
 (1916 – 1981) German engineer, rocket scientist and inventor of the smart card. During World War II, he worked in the German V-2 rocket program under Wernher von Braun. From 1946 to 1953 he headed a group of 170 German scientists who were forced to work for the Soviet rocketry program under Sergei Korolev. Russian postal cover honoring the tenth anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, 1967, with an adde photo of a V-2 across which Gottrob has signed his name. Fine. "
1382    HERMANN OBERTH    "
 (1894 - 1989) German rocket pioneer who aided in the development of the V1 and V2, later brought to America by Von Braun. S.P., 4 x 5.75 in. b/w, a bust portrait of Oberth in a business suit, signed at the bottom with added date '30/1, 1969'. Fine. "
1383    HERMANN OBERTH    "
 (1894 - 1989) German rocket pioneer who aided in the development of the V1 and V2, later brought to America by Von Braun. T.L.S. on his professional letterhead, 1p. 4to., Feucht, Dec. 4, 1968, addressed to a researcher about his book and signed at the conclusion. Fine. "
1384    HERMANN OBERTH    "
 (1894 - 1989) German rocket pioneer who aided in the development of the V1 and V2, later brought to America by Von Braun. Great I.S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, a NASA press photograph of the liftoff of Freedom 7, the first American human spaceflight, signed at top-left with a dedication and the date '30/1, 1969'. Fine. "
1385    HINDENBURG BROCHURE    "
 1937 advertising brochure titled 2 Days to Europe&quot; from German Zeppelin Transport Company and American Zeppelin Transport, Inc. advertising the importance and comfort of zeppelin travel, including on the Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg. The 24 x 9 in. (unfolded) pamphlet contains conditions and rates of the airline, plans of passenger accommodations, a menu from the Hindenburg's kitchen, and various photographs. Minor erasure on cover, else very good. "
1386    JIM LOVELL    "
 (b. 1928) Astronaut and a retired Navy captain, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered a critical failure en route to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. Scarce signed copy of his book: 'Apollo 13' (New York: Houghton Mifflin Co.), 2000. 378pp. 8vo., previously published as 'Lost Moon', yet republished with a new preface and new pictorial dust jacket, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13 space mission. Lovell signs on the title page in blue ink. Near fine condition, save for some minor creasing to the corners of the dust jacket. "
1387    JIM LOVELL    "
 (b. 1928) Astronaut and a retired Navy captain, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered a critical failure en route to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. Signed book: his account of the Apollo 13 mission 'Lost Moon' (New York: Houghton Mifflin Co.), 1994. 378pp. 8vo. with pictorial dust jacket. Boldly signed in black ink on the title page, and cosigned by his coauthor JEFFREY KLUGER. Fine condition. Sold with a promotional leaflet for the National Space Society, typed by Lovell and bearing his facsimile signature at the conclusion. "
1388    JIM MCDIVITT AND RUSSELL SCHWEICKART    "
 Great signed NASA lithograph from the Apollo 9 space mission, 14 x 11 in., showing the Lunar Module in space, signed by Commander JIM MCDIVITT and Lunar Module Pilot RUSTY SCHWEICKART. Each signs boldly beneath the module in black ink. Light surface creases to bottom-left, tiny spots of soiling, else near fine condition. Sold with a pair of dramatic NASA lithographs (unsigned), each from the Apollo 8 space mission. "
1389    JOHN GLENN    "
 (1921 - 2016) American astronaut, the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962, and also became the oldest man to travel in space. Fine S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a NASA lithograph portrait of Glenn in a spacesuit, signed boldly across the chest in black ink. A typed dedication is present at the top-right corner. Very fine. "
1390    JOHN GLENN    "
 (1921 - 2016) American astronaut, the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962, and also became the oldest man to travel in space. His signed book: 'John Glenn: A Memoir' (New York: Bantam Books), 1999. 422pp. 8vo. Glenn signs in blue ink, adding a dedication on the half-title page. Very fine, with very fine dust jacket. "
1391    JOHN GLENN    "
 (b. 1921) American astronaut, the first American to orbit the Earth on February 20, 1962, also the oldest man to travel into space. Vintage S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a NASA photo of Glenn, signed at bottom-left 'J. H. Glenn, Jr.' beneath a dedication. Near fine condition. "
1392    MICHAEL COLLINS    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. His signed book: 'Mission to Mars' (New York: Grove Weidenfeld), 1990. 307pp. 8vo. in hardcover and dust jacket. Collins signs in black marker on the title page. Fine condition. "
1393    MICHAEL COLLINS    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. His signed memoir: 'Carrying the Fire' (New York: Ballantine Books), 1974. 477pp. 8vo. Second ed., in hardcover and dust jacket. Collins signed in black marker on the title page. Dust jacket worn at the edges with one flap being clipped at the corner, else fine. "
1394    MICHAEL COLLINS    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. Beautiful NASA signed print, 14 x 11 in., showing the Lunar Module Eagle high above the lunar surface with the Earth visible in the background, signed 'Mike Collins' in black ink beneath the module. Creasing to the corners with a very slight smudge at top-left, else fine. "
1395    MICHAEL COLLINS    "
 (b. 1930) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. Signed 1969 NASA lithograph of the Apollo 11 crew, 14 x 11 in., showing portrait images of Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin. Collins signs at bottom, beneath his portrait. Light spot of soiling, not impacting the signature. Fine. "
1396    NASA ASTRONAUTS    "
 Good lot of eight NASA crew photographs from various space missions, each approx. 10 x 8 in., signed by various crewmembers, includes: S.P. of the crew of STS-100, signed by the entire crew, including LONCHAKOV, PARAZYNSKI, ROMINGER, GUIDONI, ASHBY, HADFIELD, and PHILLIPS; S.P. of the crew of STS-134, signed by JOHNSON and KELLY; S.P. of the crew of STS-35, signed by GARDNER, LOUNGE, PARISE, DURRANCE, and LOUNGE; S.P. of the crew of ISS Expedition 3, signed by commander CULBERTSON; S.P. of the crew of STS-74, signed by SCOTT, CHIAO, and DUFFY; S.P. of the crew of STS-56, signed by Pilot OSWALD; S.P. of the crew of STS-51-D, signed by Payload Specialist WALKER; and an S.P. of the crew of STS-8, signed by Pilot BRANDENSTEIN and Mission Specialist BLUFORD. Very good condition. "
1397    NOTABLE ASTRONAUTS SIGNED POSTER    "
 Beautiful signed poster, 22.5 x 34 in., showing a group of 32 crewmembers from over 12 different Apollo space missions all standing together on the Moon, with six notable astronauts signing near their likenesses, including: MICHAEL COLLINS, FRANK BORMAN, JAMES LOVELL, AL WORDEN, WALLY SCHIRRA, and CHARLIE DUKE. Though not present on the poster, BILL PICKERING (rocket scientist and head of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for 22 years) also signs boldly towards the top-center. A key in the bottom half of the image identifies the mission and names of the men in the poster, and the bottom-left corner bears a copyright line from the National Geographic Society, dated 1973. The reverse side shows a view of Earth taken from outer space, dramatically centered amidst a dark background. Some creases throughout, very slightly torn at bottom-left corner, else very good condition. Great for educators, and suitable for framing! "
1398    NOTABLE AVIATION SIGNED PRINT    "
 Appealing signed limited-edition print: 'Soon, Distant Thunder' by JOHN YOUNG, 22.5 x 31 in., no. 230/750, showing an Air Force fighter plane on the runway, signed at the bottom in pencil by the artist and by thirteen notable pilots, astronauts, and military officials, including: BUZZ ALDRIN, MICHAEL COLLINS, CHUCK YEAGER, SCOTT CROSSFIELD, DICK RUTAN, GEORGE PETERSON, ROBERT 'HOOT' GIBSON, CHARLES H. MACDONALD, JOHN CASPER, BUD DAY, CHARLES 'LACY' VEACH, TONY MCPEAK, and JOE ENGLE. The bottom-left bears the publication line of Aerodrome Press, copyrighted 1990. Fine condition, suitable for framing! "
1399    NOTABLE AVIATORS    "
 Signed poster showing different angles of a McDonnell F-4C Phantom II fighter plane, 14.5 x 10.25 in., signed by twelve notable aviators. Signers include: record-setting test pilot CHUCK YEAGER; Vietnam ace STEVE RITCHIE; astronaut GUION BLUFORD; JERRY GENTRY; USAF Chief of Staff LARRY WELCH; Air Force Colonel and Vietnam War P.O.W. KEN CORDIER; astronaut BOB WILLIAMS; Air Force fighter pilot and Vietnam War P.O.W. THOMAS COLLINS; Air Force colonel and Vietnam War P.O.W. SAM JOHNSON; Air Force Colonel, Vietnam War P.O.W., and Medal of Honor recipient BUD DAY; Vietnam veteran EARL BROWN; and one unidentified. Very good condition, should be seen. "
1400    NOTABLE AVIATORS SIGNED POSTER    "
 Great collection of ten aviation-related signatures on a 10.5 x 15 in. poster of the Bell P-59A - the first jet-engined fighter aircraft produced in the United States. Signatures include: CHUCK YEAGER, the first pilot to have exceeded the speed of sound; FRANK WHITTLE, inventor of the jet engine; DAVID LEE 'TEX' HILL, triple flying ace and squadron leader with the Flying Tigers; JACK WALKER, USAF pilot and World War II ace; RICHARD H. MAY, World War II Naval ace and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross; LAWRENCE C. CRAIGIE, the first American military officer to fly a jet; ANN BAUMGARTNER CARL, the first American woman to fly a United States Army Air Forces jet; NAJEEB 'JEEB' HALABY, the first to complete transcontinental jet flight in U.S. history; 'TEX' JOHNSTON, test pilot; and one unidentified. Some creases towards the edges, else in very good condition. "
1401    NOTABLE NAVAL AVIATORS    "
 Beautiful limited-edition print titled 'Naval Aviation - 75th Anniversary Commemorative' by R.L. RASMUSSEN, 20.25 x 26.5 in. (sight), no. 681/1000, signed at the bottom in pencil by the artist and twelve prominent Naval Aviators, many of which became prominent astronauts and politicians. Signatures include: DAVID MCCAMPBELL, CLYDE LASSEN, JEREMIAH DENTON, GEORGE BUSH, TOM MOORER, ALAN SHEPARD, JOHN GLENN, JOE FOSS, GENE CERNAN, GREGORY 'PAPPY' BOYINGTON, JIM STOCKDALE, and RANDY CUNNINGHAM. The print has been professionally double-matted and framed, to a total size of 25.5 x 32 in. Very fine condition. Great for display! "
1402    NOTABLE PILOTS    "
 Signed poster, 27 x 24 in., showing 75 years of history of the Boeing Company, signed by eight notable test pilots, includes ROBERT K. MORGAN (adding 'Pilot Memphis Belle'), WILLIAM R. LAWLEY JR. (adding 'M.O.H'), TIM DAVIS (adding 'Astronaut...20th Bomb Squadron...SAC'), 'TEX' JOHNSTON, SUZANNA DARCY (adding WATOR 777), GERALD PETERSON, and two unidentified. Very good. "
1403    PEENEMUNDE SCIENTISTS    "
 Rare postal cover signed by 14 different members of the 'Society of Peenemunders', all scientists and engineers who worked at the Peenemunde V-1 and V-2 German proving grounds. The cover is a copy of a 1943 Feldpost cover with the 'Karlshagen' secret designation for the testing site. The 7 x 5 in. cover is signed by WILHELM ZEYSS, RUDOLF VOHMANN, EVA PITZKEN, WILHELM SOHN, GERD PRIEWE, CURT P. HEROLD, ISOLDE GRAFIN VON ZBOROWSKI, WOFGANG SWOBODA, WALTYER KRAUTH, A. F. STAATS, and one unidentified. Fine. "
1404    PHOTOGRAPH AND LETTER GROUPING FROM A GRAF ZEPPELIN MECHANIC    "
 Great grouping of 30 photographs and photo postcards owned by Graf Zeppelin mechanic Josef Braun, including a group photograph of the flight crew of the Graf Zeppelin, with flight commander Dr. Hugo Eckener shown at center and Braun himself being identified on the face in black ink. Additional photographs show a young man in a crew uniform, likely Braun, as well as multiple aerial photographs taken from the airship; many of these aerial images bear identifying inscriptions on the verso, including images of Puerto Rico, Seville, Rio de Janeiro, Hammerfest, Cape Verde, the Azores Islands, Pernambuco, etc. Some photo postcards, with some untranslated inscriptions in German on the verso, are also included. Some images a bit faded, else very good condition. WITH: A.L.S. from Braun to a 'Willi Schied', 2pp. 4to., Friedrichshafen, July 26, [n.y.], largely untranslated, yet notably mentions the ship's travel to South America and Rio de Janeiro. Slight mailing folds, else fine. With transmittal envelope. "
1405    PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN FROM THE GRAF ZEPPELIN (22)    "
 Great set of 22 commercial photographs taken from the Graf Zeppelin, published by the 'Abteilung des Luftschiffbau', taken during its flight from October 1928. These photographs are housed within an envelope, bearing the title: 'Originalaufnahmen von der Weltfahrt des Luftschiffes LZ 127 'Graf Zeppelin' ('Original images from the world trip of the airship LZ 127 'Graf Zeppelin'). The interior of the envelope bears an index, identifying the various photographs within. Includes images of New York, Madeira, Washington, Philadelphia, etc, as well as Lakehurst, NJ - the site of the later Hindenburg disaster. Two photographs from the set unfortunately absent, else very good. "
1406    PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN FROM THE GRAF ZEPPELIN (33)    "
 Great set of 33 commercial photographs taken from the Graf Zeppelin, published by the 'Abteilung des Luftschiffbau', taken during its flight from Aug. 15th to Sept. 4th, 1929. These photographs are housed within an envelope marked 'Series 5' with the title: 'Originalaufnahmen von der Weltfahrt des Luftschiffes LZ 127 'Graf Zeppelin' ('Original images from the world trip of the airship LZ 127 'Graf Zeppelin'). The interior of the envelope bears an index, identifying the various photographs within. Includes images of El Paso, Danzig, Japanese port cities, etc. Very good. "
1407    RICHARD E. BYRD    "
 (1888 - 1957) American aviator and explorer, first to fly over the South Pole and established the base 'Little America'. Signature 'R E Byrd' in black ink on a 2.5 in. x 3.75 in. slip of paper. Shows slight toning, else very good. "
1408    ROBERT MCCALL    "
 (1919 - 2010) American space artist, whose murals grace the halls of the National Air and Space Museum, the National Gallery of Art, The Pentagon, Epcot, and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. His stunning signed lithograph: 'Within Our Reach', 24 x 18 in. color, based on his previous oil painting of the same name. McCall signs in pencil at the bottom-right corner, adding the date '6-22-98'. Fine to very fine condition. "
1409    RUSSELL L. SCHWEICKART    "
 (b. 1935) 'Rusty', American astronaut who made the first manned test of Lunar Excursion Module during the Apollo 9 mission. Fine S.P., 10 in. x 8 in. color, a mid-mission view of the L.E.M., signed boldly in black ink. "
1410    RUSSIAN SPACE CERTIFICATE, SIGNED BY 13 COSMONAUTS    "
 Unissued award certificate commemorating '20 Years of the Space Era', 3pp. 4to., 1977, signed on the first interior page by thirteen early Soviet Cosmonauts in various colored inks. Signatures include: GHERMAN TITOV, PAVEL POPOVICH, BEREGOVOY, SHATALOV, GORBATKO, KHRUNOV, ARTYUKHIN, DEMIN, ZUDOV, GLAZKOV, LAZAREV, VOLYNOV, and KOVALYONOK. Very good to fine condition. Sold with a separate page identifying the signatures. "
1411    SAMUEL P. LANGLEY    "
 (1834 - 1906) American aviation pioneer who explored the possibility of flight by heavier-than-air machines and actually succeeded in inventing such a machine which flew over the Potomac for 3,000 feet. A.L.S. 'Langley', 1p. 8vo., Washington, Sept. 7, 1888, on letterhead of Wormley's Hotel to Capt. Otho Michaelis of the U. S. Signal Corps. In part: '...I expect to go down East...next week and would like very much to look in upon you going or coming from Boston. Will you address a line to me there...letting me know...'. Light wear and a couple of insignificant tears to right edge, else very good condition. "
1412    SCOTT CARPENTER    "
 (1925 - 2013) American astronaut, America's second man in space. Great S.P., 8 x 10 in. glossy color, a contemporary reprint of an original NASA lithographic portrait, showing Carpenter in a suit posing in front of an American flag. Carpenter signs in black ink at top-right corner, beneath a dedication. Fine condition. "
1413    SEVEN ASTRONAUTS SIGNED PRINT    "
 Beautiful signed print: 'Discovery at Sunset' by award-winning astronomical artist Michael Carroll, 14 x 11 in., showing an American space shuttle launch in front of a scenic orange-tinted sky, signed by seven notable astronauts at the bottom margin in pencil. Signers include: SANDY MAGNUS, JAN DAVIS, CHARLES F. BOLDEN, JOHN M. GRUNSFELD, TONY ANTONELLI, KATHRYN SULLIVAN (the first woman to walk in space), and ROBERT CURBEAM. Very fine condition. "
1414    SPACE PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING, SIGNED BY SIX ASTRONAUTS    "
 Great grouping of six beautiful NASA commercial photographs, each 10 x 8 in., showing dramatic images of outer space and signed by six astronauts. Includes: Pair of striking S.P.s of the Moon, each signed by CHARLIE DUKE, who adds 'Apollo 16' to one photograph. WITH: S.P. showing STS-61-B astronauts JERRY L. ROSS and WOODY SPRING spacewalking with Earth in the background. Both men sign in black ink. Woody also adds a dedication and the exhortation: 'The view is great!' WITH: S.P. showing a spacewalking DALE GARDNER holding a 'FOR SALE' sign with Earth in the background, signed at the top-right, adding 'STS-51A'. WITH: S.P. showing STS-6 astronauts spacewalking, signed by DON PETERSON, adding 'STS-6'. WITH: S.P. showing the 'Southern Lights' from orbit taken on the STS-39 Mission, signed by RICHARD HIEB in blue ink. Save for very slight creases towards the edges, each photograph is in fine condition. "
1415    STS-135 ASTRONAUTS - THE FINAL AMERICAN SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM    "
 Grouping of three signed photographs from the crewmembers of space mission STS-135 - the final mission of the American Space Shuttle program. Includes: S.P., 10 x 8 in., showing an aerial view of the orbiter 'Atlantis', boldly signed by mission specialist SANDRA MAGNUS and an unidentified individual, who adds 'NASA'. Fine. WITH: Pair of official NASA portraits, 8 x 10 in., one showing mission specialist REX J. WALHEIM, the other showing commander CHRISTOPHER J. FERGUSON. Each is signed boldly in black ink, with a dedication. Each is in fine condition. "
1416    U.S. TEST PILOTS    "
 Good lot of three items signed by four notable U.S. test pilots, includes: NASA test pilot MILTON THOMPSON (1926-1993), S.P., 8 x 10&quot; b/w, a view of Thompson in a pressure suit before a North American X-15 rocket plane. He signs at upper right in blue ink. WITH: U.S. Air Force FRANK K. 'PETE' EVEREST (1920-2004), S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a view of Everest before a Bell X-2, signed boldly at upper left in black ink. WITH: NASA test pilot FITZHUGH FULTON (1925-2015), I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a view of Fulton and flight engineer VIC HORTON before an unidentified aircraft. Fulton signs at upper left in black ink, adding a dedication, with Horton countersigning above his image to the right. All in very good to fine condition. Three pieces. "
1417    WALTER CUNNINGHAM    "
 (b. 1932) American astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot during the Apollo 7 mission. His memoir: 'The All-American Boys' (New York: iBooks), 2003, 439pp. 8vo. He signs on the title page in black ink, adding 'Apollo 7'. Very fine condition, with dust jacket. "
1418    WALTER SCHIRRA    "
 (1923 - 2007) American astronaut, the only astronaut to fly in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. S.P., 8 x 10 in. glossy color, a chest-up portrait of Schirra in his spacesuit, signed boldly at top-left in black ink. Some scratches, chipping at top edge, else very good. "
1419    WERNHER VON BRAUN    "
 (1912 - 1977) American rocket pioneer who began his career developing the V-1 and V-2 rockets used by the Nazis, and after his arrival in the U.S. he was largely responsible for the Redstone and Saturn rockets, and for the success of NASA as a whole. Signed FDC commemorating the lift-off of John Glenn's Friendship 7. Fine condition, with Project Mercury postage stamp and Cape Canaveral cancel, dated Feb. 20, 1962. "
1420    ADAM LINDSAY GORDON    "
 (1833 - 1870) Australian poet, equestrian, and politician. According to his contemporary, writer Marcus Clarke, Gordon's work represented 'the beginnings of a national school of Australian poetry'. Gordon is considered by many to be Australia's national poet, and among his most notable works are 'Early Adieux' and 'The Sick Stockrider.' Excessively rare pair and important pair of autograph poems (one signed), discovered folded within what appears to be a very rough first edition of Gordon's biography: 'Adam Lindsay Gordon and His Friends in England and Australia' by Edith Humphries and Douglas Sladen (London: Constable &amp; Co.), 1912. 464pp. 8vo. in green cloth with gilt embossed title and rider atop jumping horse on cover. The book bears the bookplate of Harry Worcester Smith, who penned an explanatory card pasted to the front flyleaf. In that note, Smith, a prestigious collector of hunting and equestrian material, mentions 'enclosed verses'. He also mentions an 'envelope', described hereunder. The most important piece is, of course, the early draft of 'Early Adieux', an A.Ms.S. 'L. Gordon', 2pp. 8vo., presented by him to 'Emma [Fitzmaurice]' to whom he bids farewell in the last line. He commences his manuscript: 'I send you a verso or two from those lines I was speaking of, I am afraid you will not like them, read them slow…' There follows an early version of what many consider to be his finest work, 'Early Adieux', with many differences from the final published work. This poem was penned at some point after Gordon's return to Cheltenham from Woolwich, and prior to his sailing for Australia in August, 1853. A second poem, headed 'Sotto Voce', 1p. 8vo., is also present. It commences: 'Though this action of mine is allowed by the laws / Such presumption I nere could command. / If my pen had not taken the bit in his jaws / And bolted away with my hand…' There are many similarities in the hands of both letters, and 'Early Adieux' compares quite favorably with other (much later) proven examples of Gordon's hand. In researching Mr. Smith's comments (illustrated), we see he is quite correct. The verso of the envelope does indeed bear a wax seal identical to that of Gordon's family, which appears in the book. referenced above. The postal markings on the verso of the envelope show that the letter was mailed from 'Woolwich' on February 13, 1850. Of course, Gordon was attending Woolwich Royal Military Academy at that time. We believe that the untitled poem headed 'Sotto Voce' was enclosed in that envelope. The content makes multiple equestrian references and concludes 'Thy faithful Valentine'. The poem headed was 'Sotto Voce' was mailed to Miss Emma Fitzmaurice, No. 1 Berkley St. Cheltenham; she lived only two or three blocks from Gordon's family home at 28 Priory Street. The two poems with envelope were purchased (presumably by Smith) from London booksellers Francis Edwards, ca. 1912. Interestingly, that book store remains in operation. Shown also is a page from the book store catalog describing showing the Gordon pieces. This page was found with the Gordon poems, and probably bears buyer Smith's notes. It too describes the poems as being in Gordon's hand. It appears certain that 'Miss Emma Fitzmaurice' was another young lady with whom Gordon had become smitten. They were neighbors, and the poet likely knew her for most of his life, before and after attending Woolwich. The poems bear mailing folds, with the 'Early Adieux' slightly soiled - generally both pieces are in very good condition. Only a small handful of Gordon's works exist anywhere, with virtually none in private hands. An early draft of 'Early Adieux' and an unknown work by Gordon are priceless items. "
1421    ERLE STANLEY GARDNER    "
 (1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Perry Mason. Bold, full signature on his imprinted autograph card. Fine. "
1422    HARRIET BEECHER STOWE    "
 (1811 - 1896) American novelist, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin which became an important factor in solidifying sentiment in the North against slavery. A rare pairing of autographs, includes an A.Q.S. of Harriet Beecher Stowe: 'I must work the works of Him that sent me while it is day. H. B. Stowe' Above her message appears an A.Q.S. of her husband, CALVIN ELLIS STOWE: (1802–1886), a Biblical scholar who helped spread public education and his wife's literary agent. He writes: 'For the Night cometh' C. E. Snow Andover, Mass. May 4th, 1854'. Beneath his hand, some unknown added the year of his death. Mounted. Signed at the height of the popularity of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'. "
1423    JOSH BILLINGS    "
 (1818 - 1885) 19th-century American humor writer and lecturer, the pen name of Henry Wheeler Shaw, the second most famous humorist of his time after Mark Twain. Great content A.L.S. 'H.W. Shaw', 6pp. 8vo., New York, Oct. 9, 1868, to a close friend and colleague, writing in part: 'you are the only man among the literate who have ever thought it best to say one word to me of cheer...those who have gained glory with ink...are a jealous, vain crew, who are afraid of their laurels as though they had stole them. I never expected to gain admission into such a private grounds. I never expected to get above preaching, and therefore am not discouraged if the learned, and the literary fat of the land, do scowl at me...Humor is too rare to be quarried out by the ton, the demand is always so great that the supply is sure to glut the market with unripe goods...'. Much more great literary content. Mounting remnants on the verso, some adhesive and thread from a previous binding, else very good. "
1424    MABEL DODGE LUHAN    "
 (1879 - 1962) American writer and patron of the arts, author of 'Lorenzo in Taos and particularly associated with the Taos [New Mexico] art colony. Fine association A.L.S. 'Mabel Dodge L.', 2pp. 8vo., Hollywood, Aug. 22 [1944], to her close friend and possible lover, novelist and playwright EDNA FERBER (1885-1968). In part: '...I hear you are in San Juan de Luz writing reports of the war - &amp; it see4ms to me it would be just just my luck to have you go &amp; get shot before I make a peace with you &amp; say I am sorry I wrote you that letter last year...so here it is...I feel I landed too hard &amp; maybe it hurt yr feelings. I didn't mean it to - I wanted to get down to essentials past all the veils. But I shouldn't have done it. I know what a good girl you are &amp; that life is mostly difficult - so my letter wasn't very understanding...Try not to get shot and come back whole...' Fine condition. Both women were known to have had same-sex relationships, a relationship which Dodge seems to allude to here. "
1425    MAYA ANGELOU    "
 (1928-2014) American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, best known for her autobiography 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Boyes Hot Springs, CA, April 21, 1975, to one Kitty Terjen, a civil rights scholar who wrote numerous academic works about segregation. In part: 'I received your letter and it does my heart good. I am grateful to know that what I am trying to say is heard. As a friend of mine so aptly puts it, 'We are in this together.'... I need and appreciate the kind response of my friends (those I've met and those I'll never meet.)' Angelou signs at the conclusion in green ink. Mailing folds, two notable creases, else very good to fine. "
1426    PADRAIC COLUM    (1881-1972) Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, and collector of folklore. He was one of the leading figures of the Irish Literary Revival. Good content A.L.S. on hotel letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Baltimore, Oct. 13, 1947 to an unknown Irish writer. In part: '...Your reading of your stories and poems was truly memorable and the Irish Literary and Arts Society are indeed beholden to you. Personally, I enjoyed every minute of your reading...you were the Shanachie with such dignity, everyone in the audience knew what a great figure that Shanachies was...a magnificent impression...The Thinker's[?] is a great story and you made it even greater...' Very good.
1427    RICHARD WRIGHT    "
 (1908 – 1960) Black American author of novels, short stories, poems, and non-fiction, most concerning the plight of Blacks during the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. His most notable works include 'Black Boy' and 'Native Son'. Literary critics believe his work helped change race relations in the mid-20th century. Rare S.P., 3.25 x 4 in. (sight) b/w, a close-up portrait boldly signed with sentiment. Double-matted and framed in gilt wood. "
1428    THEODOR GEISEL    "
 (1904 - 1991) 'Dr. Seuss', American writer and cartoonist, best known for authoring children's books. Bold signature on a 5.5 x 8.5 in. printed illustration of the 'Cat in the Hat', beside which Seuss adds the speech bubble: 'Hi, Cindy!' Light horizontal fold, else fine. "
1429    DAVID SARNOFF    "
 (1891 - 1971) Russian-American businessman and pioneer of American radio and television. Throughout most of his career, he led the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in various capacities from shortly after its founding in 1919 until his retirement in 1970. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a professional portrait of a seated Sarnoff in his later years, wearing a business suit. Sarnoff signs at the bottom in blue ink. Notable creases to lower corners, else very good. "
1430    JOHN B. WALKER    "
 JOHN B. WALKER American automobile manufacturer and publisher, the founder of the Locomobile Corporation of America who also founded Cosmopolitan magazine. A.Q.S. on a 3 x 5 in. card: &quot;From every man according to his ability To every one according to his need.&quot; Toned a bit, else very good.&quot; "
1431    JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR.    "
 (1874 - 1960) American financier and philanthropist, the only son among the five children of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller and the father of the five famous Rockefeller brothers. Early A.L.S., 1p. 4.75 x 6.25 in., Beverley Farms, MA, Sept. 12, 19[06?], to the New England Electric Cab Company, correcting a mistake about his upcoming cab appointment, signed 'John D. Rockefeller, Jr.' at the conclusion. Toned, small chip to bottom-left, 0.5 in. split at left, else very good. "
1432    JOHNS HOPKINS    "
 (1795 - 1873) American financier who made his fortune in banking and the railroads, leaving a large portion of it to found the university and hospital which bear his name. Partly-printed D.S. as President of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-Road Company, 1p. oblong 4to., Baltimore, March 22, 1866, a stock certificate issuing 50 shares to one R.S. Scott, signed at bottom-right. B &amp; O railroad hand cancel and punch cancel overlap the signature, else very good. "
1433    RALPH REED    "
 (1890 - 1968) President of the American Express Company from 1944 to 1960, he made the decision to create the American Express charge card, first issued in 1958. Goos association T.L.S. on American Express letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 16, 1950, to Lt. Gen. CLARENCE H. HUEBNER (1888-1972), the American general who commanded the 1st Infantry Division, popularly known as the 'Big Red One', during and after the D-Day landings. Reed forwards an advance copy of 'American Express - A Century of Service' which had been written by the same writer who had penned an Eisenhower biography. File holes, else very good. "
1434    U.S. STEEL STOCK CERTIFICATE    "
 Attractive certificate for 100 shares in the United States Steel Corporation, Dec. 26, 1947, bearing a vignette of steel workers toiling at a press at top . Elaborately matted with a brass descriptive plaque, set in a gold and burled oak frame, ready to display. "
1435    ('DENNIS THE MENACE' SIGNED SKETCH) HANK KETCHAM    "
 (1920 - 2001) American cartoonist, creator of the 'Dennis the Menace' comic strip. Original black ink sketch of 'Dennis', 8.5 x 10.5 in., inked beneath the exhortation: 'Cheers to Miss Nora!' Ketcham signs boldly at bottom, adding 'Easter - 1993'. Fine. "
1436    (ALBERTO GIACOMETTI)    "
 (1901 - 1966) Swiss sculptor, painter, draftsman and printmaker. Original candid photo, 3 1/2 x 5 in. b/w, shows the artist at left with a couple, sold with an A.L.S. 'Mirsa[?] &amp; Alberto', possibly by ANNETTE ARM GIACOMETTI, the artist's wife who often posed for her husband's work, using a familiar nickname, 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], in part: '...I know we haven't written in some time...Our days have been hectic what with moving both from the studio and the home to the new headquarters...and for the holidays went to Costello to be with Buni's mother...I have sent you a copy of Aujourd'hui for there is a good article about Alberto and reproductions of both your new paintings...' Fine. "
1437    (BATMAN SIGNED SKETCH) BOB KANE    "
 (1915 - 1998) American comic book writer, animator and artist who co-created, with Bill Finger, the DC Comics character Batman. Original black ink sketch, 7.5 x 10 in., of Batman's portrait image wearing his iconic cowl, signed at bottom and dedicated at top: 'BATS WISHES'. Fine condition. "
1438    (BATMAN SIGNED SKETCH) JIM APARO    "
 (1932 - 2005) American comic book artist best known for his 1960s and 1970s DC Comics work, including on the characters Batman, Aquaman, and the Spectre. Original black ink sketch of Batman dramatically perched on a rooftop in front of a full moon, 7 x 10.5 in., signed at the bottom with the added date '94'. Fine. "
1439    (LOONEY TUNES) FRIZ FRELENG    "
 (1906 - 1995) American animator, cartoonist, director, producer and composer famous for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons. Original sketch in black ink, 9 x 12.5 in., a bust view of Bugs Bunny, signed boldly by Freling at bottom. Some non-intrusive creases, else fine. "
1440    (THE FLINTSTONES) JOSEPH BARBERA AND WILLIAM HANNA    "
 S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, an image from the iconic cartoon 'The Flintstones', signed at top by their creators: JOSEPH BARBERA (1911-2006) and WILLIAM HANNA (1910-2001). Fine. Of course, Hanna-Barbera Productions also produced classic cartoons like 'The Huckleberry Hound Show', 'The Yogi Bear Show', 'The Jetsons', 'Wacky Races', 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!', and 'The Smurfs'. "
1441    BOB KANE    "
 (1916 - 1998) American artist and cartoonist who created the masked crime-fighting character 'Batman', later adapted to various TV and movie franchises. Batman debuted in 1939 in Detective Comics. Set of three hand-drawn cartoon cels, each about 11 X 20 in., one signed in block letters 'Bob Kane', apparently used by Kane as part of a presentation for a proposed animated cartoon 'The Boys and Ghouls Theater'. Kane presents eleven characters, including the heroes 'Nick O'Tyme' and 'Dumb Dora', and players 'Igor the Hippie Ghoul', 'Dr. Madcap', 'Wilda the Witch', 'Vince the Vampire', 'Frank N. Stein', 'Granny the Ghost', and so on. Some very light soiling, else very good, matted and framed. We believe these cels were the progenitors of Kane's animated series 'Cool McCool' that ran on NBC from Sept. 10, 1966 to Aug. 30, 1969. Cool McCool featured the adventures of a hip, trench-coated spy, who - as on the contemporary TV show 'Get Smart' - defeated villains despite being comically inept. Villains included names identical to those in our cels: Greta Ghoul and Dr. Madcap! "
1442    BRANT PARKER    "
 (1920 - 2007) American cartoonist and co-creator of 'The Wizard of Id' comic strip. Original sketch in black ink, depicting the titular Wizard standing with his cauldron and holding a test tube, beneath a speech bubble that bears a dedication. Parker signs to the bottom-right, adding the date '3/93'. Slight smudging, else fine. "
1443    CARTOONISTS    "
 Very nice lot of four original signed sketches by various cartoonists, including: a sketch of Santa Claus and of 'Mad' Mascot Alfred E. Neuman by 'Mad' cartoonist SERGIO ARAGONES, drawn onto a Christmas FDC and signed at bottom-right; a signed black ink sketch by 'Dick Tracy' cartoonist DICK LOCHER, 5.5 x 8 in., who draws profile depictions of himself and his titular character beneath a dedication; a black ink sketch of the titular character from the comic strip 'Cathy', 8 x 10 in., drawn by creator CATHY GUISEWITE, signing and adding '4/90' at bottom right; and an original hand-inked cartoon by JEFF KEATE, 9 x 10 in., signed 'Keate' at bottom-left and bearing affixed label: 'Field Enterprises, Inc., 1974'. Very good. "
1444    CHARLES DANA GIBSON    "
 (1867 - 1944) American illustration artist who created the 'Gibson Girl' for Colliers magazine. Later, he bought Life magazine and worked as the magazine's editor until the 1930's. Pair of signed items, includes: A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., March 30, 1893, politely refusing to send a photograph to a fan, adding: 'I haven't any...If you would like to see how one half of me looks, see the Jubilee Life...Some people think it flatters me. I don't.' Gibson adds a huge signature across the entire page. Mailing fold with slight split, archivally repaired on the verso. Sold with a bold signature on a card, reading in full: 'Yours Through 'Life' C. D. Gibson.' Mounting remnants on the verso, else fine. Also sold with transmittal envelope in Gibson's hand, mounted to a paper surrounded by affixed portraits and Gibson's printed illustrations. Three pieces. "
1445    FULBRIGHT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION POSTER BY MILTON GLASER    "
 Advertising poster for the Fulbright Alumni Association's tenth annual meeting and 'Showcase of the Arts', 24 x 36 in., bearing the printed signature of artist Milton Glaser at bottom left. Fine. "
1446    HEINRICH KLEY 'SKETCHBOOK'    "
 HEINRICH KLEY 'SKETCHBOOK' Printed sketchbook, 'Skizzenbuch II, by noted satirical illustrator Heinrich Kley (Munich: Albert Langen), 1932, 64pp. folio, reprinting a large selection of the artist's humorous, bizarre and grotesque pen-and-ink sketches. The front flyleaf is detached but present, and the covers show much rubbing, else very good. "
1447    JAN FAUST    "
 Original graphite drawing, 5.5 x 4.5 in. (sight), executed by American underground artist and cartoonist JAN FAUST, best known for his surreal, grotesque illustrations for the Nation, the Village Voice and the New York Times. The untitled work presented here depicts several abstract, deconstructed architectural elements on a lawn, with a tarp staked down over an amorphous spherical object in the foreground. The artist signs 'Faust '80' in graphite beneath the image at lower right. The work is loosely matted, with two cards advertising showings of Faust's work at Martin Sumers Graphics in New York. In very good condition overall. "
1448    JIM DOBBINS' ORIGINAL FORD/CARTER CARTOONS (5)    "
 Great group of five original hand-inked artist proofs on white panels from the political editorial cartoonist JIM DOBBINS, depicting 1976 presidential candidates Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, and a stylized Presidential Seal. Each is signed and dated by the artist, whose drawings have appeared in Time, Newsweek, US News, and the Boston Herald American. Each sketch measures approx. 20 x 14.5 in. Good vintage condition, save for some staining. Should be seen. "
1449    JOHN J. AUDUBON LITHOGRAPH 'CERVUS RICHARDSONII'    "
 John J. Audubon color lithograph 'Cervus Richardsonii' from the imperial edition of 'Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America.' Drawn from nature by Audubon. Lithographed, printed &amp; colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia. Cervus Richardsonii depicts two Columbian black-tailed deer and clearly seeks to maximize scientific precision through its use of color and composition. Majestic antlers appear stark and striking against the pale background in the upper half of the print. Bowen's colorful printing captures the nuances in value that simulate realistic form and texture. Overall dimensions 21.5 x 27.5 in. Mounted, with a small repaired chip at upper-right and a tiny marginal tear at left, some light mat burn, still very good. Estimated accordingly. "
1450    MAURICE SENDAK    "
 (1928 - 2012) American author and illustrator of children's books, including 'Where the Wild Things Are'. Small poster, 12.5 x 13 in., an image of a poster created by Sendak to celebrate the Jan. 20, 1993 Clinton inauguration, signed by him in full at bottom. Fine. "
1451    SAL BUSCEMA    "
 (b. 1936) American comics artist, primarily for Marvel Comics, where he was the original artist on 'The Spectacular Spider-Man' and enjoyed a ten-year run as artist of 'The Incredible Hulk'. Original sketch in pencil and ink, 8.5 x 10.5 in., showing a dramatic depiction of Spider-Man, signed at bottom-right in black ink. Fine. "
1452    SHEPARD FAIREY    "
 (b. 1970) American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist and illustrator, best known for his 'Andre the Giant Has a Posse' (...OBEY...) sticker campaign, and for his iconic 'Hope' poster depicting Barack Obama, widely used during his 2008 presidential campaign. Limited edition screen-printed poster, 18 x 24 in., a stylized imitation of a two-dollar bill utilizing an overall palette of blue and white, featuring a bust depiction of Chinese leader Mao Zedong superimposed over the title 'OBEY', positioned atop Fairey's 'Obey Giant' symbol within a star. The motto 'In Lesser Gods We Trust' appears at the top edge, with a dollar symbol and stylized United States seal at the lower corners, each encircled by the motto: 'This Is Your God - Obey Your Dictator'. Fairey signs in pencil at lower right, adding the date '03', with a pencil limitation identifying this edition as number 197 of 350 at lower left. The poster bears one or two minute creases at the edges, else very good to fine. "
1453    THEODOR GEISEL    "
 (1904 - 1991) 'Dr. Seuss', American writer and cartoonist, best known for authoring children's books. Bold signature on a 5.5 x 8.5 in. printed illustration of the 'Cat and the Hat', beside which Seuss adds the speech bubble: 'Hi, Sussmans!' Light horizontal folds, very faint stain at bottom-right, else fine. "
1454    WATERCOLOR PAINTING OF RURAL GERMANY    "
 Undated watercolor painting, 13.5 x 15.75 in., showing a barn or storage shed, captioned 'Kierwang, Allgau' on bottom-right and signed by the artist, unidentified by us. Beautifully double-matted and framed to a total size of 21 x 27 in. Fine condition. "
1455    WILLIAM H. JACKSON    "
 (1843 - 1942) American artist, geological survey photographer, and explorer, best known for his paintings of the American West. His black ink signature on a Christmas Card, hand-dated 'Dec. 25, 1939', beneath the added inscription: 'The going is a little bit 'groggy' right now, but am keeping along fairly well.' Fine. SOLD WITH: A great signed resource about America's westward expansion: 'Westward America' by HOWARD R. DRIGGS (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons), 1942. 312pp. 4to. With brown boards and original dust jacket, containing over 40 reproductions from the watercolor paintings of renowned artist of the American West WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON. Both Jackson and Driggs sign on the front flyleaf in black ink. Dust jacket chipped at edges, yet interior pages are in near fine condition. Fine. Two pieces. "
1456    WILLIAM HEYSHAM OVEREND    "
 (1851- 1898) Notable British marine artist and book illustrator, whose illustrations grace the works of over four dozen authors, including Reginald Bacon, Robert Southey, and more. Original pencil sketch of a sailor, 6 x 9 in., signed 'W. H. Oberend' at bottom-right. Uneven edges, else fine. "
1457    ENRICO CARUSO    "
 (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas including 'I Pagliacci' and 'La Boheme'. Delightful S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 b/w, actually a signed self-portrait and signed photograph in one. The photograph is a half-length portrait by Brogi showing the tenor holding a walking stick and sporting a wearing a moustache. Caruso adds one of his trademark self portrait profiles to the image, a caricature, surrounding the photographic portrait. The inscription, remembering his moustache, in Italian, is written vertically in the left margin. Signed in full in the blank lower margin. Correspondence side is blank. From Buenos Aires, ca. 1903 "
1458    ENRICO CARUSO    "
 (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas including 'I Pagliacci' and 'La Boheme'. Terrific set of four self-portraits drawn in ink in the lower margin of a postcard depicting a steeplechase, showing his head in profile in various costumes. Correspondence side is blank. Buenos Aires, ca. 1903 "
1459    ENRICO CARUSO    "
 (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. Hand-addressed and signed postcard sent to Sybil Seligman, the wife of an English banker. Caruso was close to Seligman, who was also intimately close to Giacomo Puccini, serving as his confidante and advisor. The postcard was mailed from Milwaukee on April 27, 1907 and shows a scene from Lake Park in that city. He signs the image simply: 'Saluti Caruso'. Fine condition. "
1460    ENRICO CARUSO    "
 (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. Hand-addressed and signed postcard sent to Sybil Seligman, the wife of an English banker. Caruso was close to Seligman, who was also intimately close to Giacomo Puccini, serving as his confidante and advisor. The postcard was mailed from Frankfurt on Oct. 8, 1908 and shows an imaginary scene from Salzburg. He inscribes the margin: 'Miglioni saluti' adding his nickname 'La scatolina' Very good. "
1461    ENRICO CARUSO    "
 (1873 - 1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. Hand-addressed and signed postcard sent to Sybil Seligman, the wife of an English banker. Caruso was close to Seligman, who was also intimately close to Giacomo Puccini, serving as his confidante and advisor. The postcard was mailed from Salsomaggiore, near Parma, on July 3, 1914, and depicts the Castelo di Vigoleno. He writes: 'Un caro saluto da Salso Caruso'. Fine. "
1462    HENRI MANCINI    "
 (1924 - 1994) One of the greatest composers in the history of film, whose works include the soundtrack for the 'Peter Gunn' television series, the music for 'The Pink Panther' film series, and 'Moon River' from Breakfast at Tiffany's. A.M.Q.S., a bar of music on a 4to. lined music sheet, adding 'Moon River' at the top and the date 'Aug. [19]88.' Tiny staple holes, else near fine. 'Moon River', as performed by Audrey Hepburn, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as the 1962 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. "
1463    IRA GERSHWIN    "
 (1896 - 1983) American librettist and lyricist, brother of composer George Gershwin and writer of the lyrics for dozens of songs, most notably in 'Porgy and Bess'. Good association A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 12mo., Beverly Hills, May 4, 1960, likely sent to a producer. In part: '...Thank you very much for sending me the new Anita Ellis. It's a splendid album and I hope it's a big seller for all concerned.' ANITA ELLIS (1920-2015) was a Canadian-born American singer and actress, best known for dubbed the singing voices of prominent actresses, including Rita Hayworth. The document almost certainly refers to her 1960 album 'The World in My Arms'. Mounted to white heavy stock backing with two photo corners. Fine. "
1464    RICHARD ROGERS AND OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN    "
 A fine display featuring the signatures of influential musical theater writing duo RICHARD ROGERS (1902-1979) and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN (1895-1960), each on an autograph album page, matted together with a b/w portrait of the two, 13.5 in. square overall. Beneath his blue ink signature, Rodgers adds the title of one of the partnership's most enduring works: 'South Pacific'. The pair also produced such theatre classics as 'Oklahoma!', 'The King and I', and 'The Sound of Music'. In fine condition. "
1465    RAY MILLAND'S 'BEAU GESTE' FOREIGN LEGIONNAIRE'S COAT    "RAY MILLAND'S 'BEAU GESTE' FOREIGN LEGIONNAIRE'S COAT 
<br /> A great relic from the 'golden days' of Hollywood, the dark blue wool overcoat worn by Ray Milland in the 1939 epic military drama, 'Beau Geste'. The full-length coat is quite detailed, with red embroidered Foreign Legion collar tabs bearing the number '2' and brass 'Legion Etrangere' buttons. The half-lining of the coat bears ink stamps from the 'Western Costume Company', well-known providers of costumes and outfits for Hollywood filmmakers for many decades. The interior lining near the right shoulder bears the size stamp '40'. A vintage Western Costume cloth label at the neckline bears the numbers '23/03' and '44', likely his measurements. A vintage clothing tag is also pinned to the garment, bearing the pencil inscription: 'Ray Milland…Beau Geste…Hold'. Scant mothing holes, else near fine condition. A neat relic from a real classic. 
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1466    CHARLIE CHAPLIN    "
 (1889-1977) American silent comedy film star who started his career with Mack Sennett and achieved worldwide fame with portrayal of 'the tramp'. Especially early signed photo, 5 in. x 7 in. b/w, showing the great comedian in a chest-up pose with trademark black bow-tie, white shirt, and black coat, boldly signed at lower-right: 'Sincerely Charlie Chaplin'. Photo by Witzel, Los Angeles. Tiny pin hole at upper-right corner, else near fine, matted and ready for framing. "
1467    '5TH DIMENSION' BANDMEMBERS    "
 Great assemblage of five felt-tip signatures from the original bandmembers of the 5th Dimension, including BILLY DAVIS, JR., FLORENCE LA RUE, MARILYN MCCOO, LAMONTE MCLEMORE, and RONALD TOWNSON, written on the reverse of a folded 7 x 9.75 in. Holiday Inn placemat. Also signed by their composer, RENE DEKNIGHT. Very good. "
1468    'BEWITCHED' STARS    "
 Fine lot of five signed items from the stars and cast members of the ABC television sitcom 'Bewitched'. Present are: ELIZABETH MONTGOMERY (S.P.), DICK YORK (S.P.), AGNES MOOREHEAD (signed card), MAURICE EVANS (signed card, bearing his affixed thumbnail portrait), and MARION LORNE (S.P.). All in very good condition. "
1469    'BONANZA' CASTMEMBERS    "
 Great assemblage of four pencil signatures from the original cast of NBC's classic Western series 'Bonanza', written on the reverse of a section of a menu. Signatures include: LORNE GREEN, PERNELL ROBERTS, DAN BLOCKER, and MICHAEL LANDON. Some staining, adhesive residue on the verso, else very good. Sold with a modern color photograph. "
1470    'THE ADDAMS FAMILY' STARS    "
 Lot of three signed items from the stars and cast members of the ABC television sitcom 'The Addams Family'. Items include: TED CASSIDY's rare signature in pencil on a 'script delivery' document from the movie 'Planet Earth', 1p. 4to., Feb. 12, 1974, in which Cassidy affirms he received his script. Sold with a pair of signed cards, one signed by CAROLYN STEVENS and the other signed by JOHN ASTIN. Very good overall. "
1471    (BEATLES) BEATLES ANIMATION BOBBLE-HEAD DOLLS    "
 Set of four 'cartoon design' Beatles 'bobble-head' dolls, each about 5.5 in. tall and made of cast resin with their respective instrument. The figures are clad in blue suits and stand on orange bases. Velcro discs also supplied to attach the dolls to a smooth surface. No maker indicated, ca. 2000. Fine, in original packing and unused. "
1472    (BEATLES) BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE STAINED GLASS LAMP    "
 Custom-made stained glass lampshade showing the four Beatles as they appeared in the 1968 animated film 'Yellow Submarine'. The 5.5 in. tall lampshade has one Beatle on each side and was expertly crafted by artist Lisa Adams. Signed and numbered within, 2006. With wired bronze base. Fine condition. "
1473    (WARNER BROS.) JACK L. WARNER    "
 (1892 - 1978) Canadian-American film executive who was the president and driving force behind the Warner Brothers Studios. His career spanned some 45 years, its duration surpassing that of any other of the seminal Hollywood studio moguls. Fine content war-date T.L.S. on Warner Bros. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Burbank, Sept. 29, 1942, a great-content letter to the President of the Sixth District Agricultural Association. In part: 'In the next few days, I am leaving for active Army duty which will keep me out of the city for an indefinite period...I want very much to remain a member of the Board of Directors...I sincerely trust that the war will soon come to a successful conclusion and that we will once again be able to meet together without the spectre of oppression in the background...' He signs 'Jack Warner' in black ink at the conclusion, above the printed rank: 'Lt. Colonel, A.C.'. Mailing folds, else fine. Warner, whose parents fled Poland due to anti-Semitic pogroms, notably criticized Nazi Germany well before America's involvement in World War II. While many other studios sidestepped the issue, Warner Brothers released several anti-Nazi films against the wishes of the Roosevelt administration; most notably, their 1939 film 'Confessions of a Nazi Spy' outraged Adolf Hitler, who watched the film at Berchtesgaden, and led the studio to receive stern warnings from U.S. officials about defaming a 'friendly country'. After the American declaration of war against the Axis Powers, Jack Warner was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Air Corps, as mentioned above. "
1474    AL BARLICK AND ENOS SLAUGHTER    "
 Great S.P. 10 x 8 in. b/w, a reprint of a great vintage shot, boldly signed by each in blue marker. Fine. "
1475    AMERICAN ACTRESSES (2)    "
 Good pair of signatures from prominent American actresses, including a check from AVA GARDNER and a signed portrait from JANE RUSSELL, 4.75 x 6 in. (sight), matted. Very good. "
1476    ARETHA FRANKLIN    "
 (1942 - 2018) American singer/songwriter often called 'The Queen of Soul', one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. S.P., 8 x 10 in. glossy color, a chest-up image of the young singer in a studio pose, signed boldly at lower-left in blue ink. Fine. "
1477    AUTOGRAPH MISCELLANY    "
 Lot of five signed items, most from entertainers, including signatures from minister and author NORMAN VINCENT (S.P.), ventriloquist EDGAR BERGEN (signature cut from an autograph page, with his dummy's name 'Charlie'), actor WILLIAM BENDIX (signature cut from a letter), actor ALAN LADD (signature cut from a letter), and actor PAT O'BRIEN (signature cut from an autograph page). Each signature is matted with portraits, ready for display. Very good. "
1478    AUTOGRAPH MISCELLANY (3)    "
 Good lot of three T.L.S.s bearing notable signatures, including BING CROSBY, DANNY KAYE, and American author JAMES A. MICHENER. Very good. "
1479    BEATLES GLASS SCULPTURE PAPERWEIGHT    "
 A unique Beatles collectible, a glass sculpture paperweight, a sample piece and one of only two of its kind. The The 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 in. paperweight has a colorful montage image of the Beatles and a poster from their 1962 Shea Stadium concert at bottom and visible through the thick glass. It was made as a sample by Nybro Crystal, Sweden, a licensee, and is in the original box, accompanied by a 2010 letter of provenance from Nybro's U.S. representative. New. "
1480    BETTE DAVIS    "
 (1908 - 1989) American dramatic actress and two-time Academy Award winner. Early T.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Summer 1945, to a Mr. Hackett, turning down a role in an upcoming play. In part: 'I have three more years with Warners...I have lined up at the moment all the stories I will have time to do in the time allotted me in the contract...Warner Bros are very difficult to interest in women's biographies. For what reason I can't imagine...' Davis signs at the conclusion. An individual has added 'Summer 1945' in pencil at top-right corner, yet could likely be erased easily. Slight stain towards left edge, light shadowing surrounding the signature, else fine. "
1481    BIG BAND AND RADIO CELEBRITIES COLLECTION    "
 Large collection of about 180+ signatures of almost exclusively 1930's to 1940's bid band singers, musicians, bandleaders, and musicians, along with radio personalities, and a few stage and screen entertainers. Almost all of the signatures are on album pages. A very quick examination produced: NICK LUCAS, TED LEWIS, VERA BRYNER, DONALD COOK, BILLY HAMMOND, JOE FRASETTO, LYNN LEE, RUSS BROWN, JOHNNY MCGEE, BENNY MEROFF, AL DONAHUE, RAY COOK, JERRY LESTER, EVE KNIGHT, 'SHEIK', DOLLY DAWN, YVON ROBERT, JULIE 'SCAT' DAVIS, CLYDE BURKE, JOHNNY LONG, MARIE NASH, TONY PARIS, LOIS ANDREWS, BEN POLLACK, DORIS YORK, SHEP FIELDS, SONNY DUNHAM, JOHNNY LONG, 'THE SMOOTHIES', ANNETTE AMES, GRAY GORDON, TED WEEMS, LOUIS PRIMA, IRENE DAYE, JAYNE MEADOWS, FREDDIE SLACK, VINCENT LOPEZ, BOB CAROL, LOU BREESE, LYLE WAGGNER, SIMONE SIMON, and many dozens more but difficult to decipher. Would certainly prove worthwhile to the dedicated collector of this genre. Overall fine condition. "
1482    BUTTERFLY MCQUEEN    "
 (1911 - 1995) American actress, first appearing in film in 1939 as 'Prissy' in 'Gone with the Wind.' S.P., 8 x 10 in. glossy b/w, an image of McQueen in 'Gone with the Wind', signed at top left in blue ink beneath a dedication. Fine condition. "
1483    CHARLES MINGUS    "
 (1922 - 1979) American jazz bass player, the first to exploit the bass as a solo instrument. Mingus was a major influence in jazz in the Fifties and Sixties, and his work remains most influential today. Rare, partly-printed D.S. 'Charles Mingus', 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Jan. 15, 1973, an American Federation of Musicians contract engaging Mingus to appear at Cleveland's 'Smilin' Dog Saloon' on Feb. 20-25, 1973 for two or three shows per evening, for which Mingus would receive a guaranteed $3,000 against 60% of the door. The contract also stipulates that the employer would provide a 'grand piano tuned to A440 pitch'. Nicely signed by Mingus at bottom, also signed by his employer, Roger Bohn. Staple holes at top, else very good. "
1484    CORKY LAING HANDWRITTEN 'SITTIN ON A RAINBOW' LYRICS    "
 Mountain drummer and songwriter Corky Laing has hand-printed lyrics to 'Sittin On A Rainbow' from Mountain's 1970 album, 'Mountain Climbing.' An excerpt: 'Sittin' on a rainbow, Lookin' at the world, Standin' by the roadside, Waiting for my girl, Anytime Any day, When the sun shines on its way, This is what you'll hear me say...' Executed in black ballpoint pen, Laing has signed the bottom of the 8.5 x 11 in. sheet &quot;Corky Laing LA 2009&quot;, adding doodles of two guitars between the verses and a human stick figure. Near mint. "
1485    DIANA RIGG    "
 (b. 1938) Celebrated English actress known for roles in 'The Avengers' (1965–68), 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' (1969), and 'Game of Thrones' (2013–17). She has also had a career in theatre, including playing the title role in Medea, both in London and New York, for which she won the 1994 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Great pair of glossy S.P.s, each 8 x 10 in., signed boldly in blue ink. Fine. "
1486    ELIZABETH TAYLOR    "
 (1932 - 2011) American actress, a glamorous leading lady and winner of two Academy Awards for Best Actress. Her black ink signature cut from a pink album page, 2 x 2 in. (sight), double-matted beneath a full-body portrait of her in lingerie. Very fine condition. "
1487    ENTERTAINERS OF THE THIRTIES AND FORTIES    "
 Large lot of autograph albums, all ca. 1930's and 1940's, obviously picked-over a bit but including the signatures of SOPHIE TUCKER, CARMEN MIRANDE (closely-cut), EDDIE CANTOR, PATTY AND MAXINE ANDREWS, ARTHUR TREACHER, KITTY CARLISLE, WENDY BARRIE, LOLA LANE, TALLULAH BANKHEAD, HAL LE ROY, ILONA MASSEY (3), MELVILLE COOPER, RAY MCDONALD, LARRY COTTON, HELEN O'CONNELL, JESS STACY, EDDIE MILLER, ANITA O'DAY, KAY ELDRIDGE, LOUELLE PARSONS, DIXIE DUNBAR, HENRY HULL, JOHN LODGE, ERNEST COSSART, JOE JONES (drummer), HELEN HUMES, MEREDITH BLAKE, LOU SCHRADER, ART PERRY, RUTH BOND, FLORA ROBSON, JOHN CROMWELL, and perhaps two dozen more. A few of the signatures are crowded by pasted-in photos of the signers, else very good. "
1488    EARLY PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING    "
 Autograph book from the Thirties and Forties containing the signatures of prominent American and Canadian professional wrestlers, countries where the sport was rapidly gaining national popularity. Among those signing is YVON 'THE WOLF' ROBERT, LEO NUMA, MARVIN WESTENBERG, EDDIE NEWMAN, JIM HENRY, WARREN BOCKWINKEL, PAUL BOESCH, MILDRED BURKE, promoter MILO STEINBORN (2), RUDY DUSEK, EMIL DUSEK, ERNIE DUSEK, GINO GARIBALDI (2), GEORGE 'KO' KONELEY, ART LE GRAND, MAURICE TILLET ('Angel'), ACE FREEMAN, JOE COX, GEORG PAVICK, GUS SONNENBERG, DICK LEVER, and five or six more largely indecipherable, some clearly punch-drunk. Fine condition. "
1489    ERNEST TUBB    "
 (1914 - 1984) Country music singer, created the honky-tonk style of country music with his hit 'Walking the Floor Over You' (1943). A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a smiling portrait boldly signed. Fine. "
1490    FATHER KNOWS BEST    "
 Signed cast photo from the popular 1950s television show, 7.5 x 9.5 in. (sight), with signatures from LAUREN CHAPIN, ELINOR DONAHUE, BILLY GRAY, ROBERT YOUNG, and JANE WYATT. Double matted and framed. Image a bit silvered, Gray's signature a bit smudged, else very good. "
1491    "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF"    "
 A great gathering of signatures of members of an early cast of the memorable play, 'Fiddler on the Roof'. Various cast members have signed the title page of a bound copy of the play printed by Crown Publishers, New York (1964, 116pp. 8vo., the back cover slightly damp-stained. Among those signing is author JOSEPH STEIN, composer JERRY BOCK and lyricist SHELDON HARNICK. Cast members signing include ZERO MOSTEL, LEONARD NIMOY, MOLLY PICON, BERT CONVY, MARIA KARNILOVA, GEORGIO TOZZI, and one unidentified. A great association!&quot; "
1492    GARY COOPER    "
 (1901 - 1961) American film star and Academy Award winner, most remembered for his roles as a cowboy and as Lou Gehrig in 'The Pride of the Yankees'. His blue ink signature cut from an autograph page, then matted beneath a full-body studio portrait of Cooper as Lou Gehrig in 'Pride of the Yankees'. Some white staining near signature, else fine. "
1493    GENE TIERNEY    "
 (1920 - 1991) American leading actress and Academy Award nominee, best known for her portrayal of the title character in the 1944 film noir 'Laura'. Her black ink signature and lip print on a 3 x 2.75 in. card, attractively matted beneath a glamour portrait. Very fine. "
1494    GILDA RADNER    "
 (1946 - 1989) American comedian and actress who was one of the seven original cast members for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. Great copy of a legal contract between Radner and Above Average Productions Inc., 7pp. 4to., Jan. 30, 1979, to which Radner adds her signature in blue ink at the conclusion. Staple holes, else fine condition. Radner appeared in two films from Above Average Productions: the TV movie 'The Rutles: All You Need is Cash' (1978) and 'Bob &amp; Ray, Jane, Laraine &amp; Gilda' (1979). "
1495    GINGER ROGERS    "
 (1911 - 1995) American dancer and film star remembered for her roles with dancing partner Fred Astaire. Gorgeous vintage signature on an orange album page, 4 x 5 in., bearing the date '1936' and a sticker of a flower at upper-right. Matted beneath a full-body portrait of a young Rogers in a dress. Fine condition. "
1496    GRACE KELLY 1949 PUBLICITY PHOTOS (21)    "
 In 1949, 19 year-old model Grace Kelly sat for a portrait photography session with Stars and Stripes correspondent and artist ED VEBELL (1921-2018). The strikingly beautiful young lady was posed on a zebra skin chair in Vebell's studio, most often dressed in a black off-the-shoulder gown and necklace for the shoot which was intended to complement an article on Joe Dimaggio. Following Vebell's passing in 2018, his family discovered a grouping of original prints and reprints from the now-famous photo shoot of the future princess of Monaco. Included in this grouping which has never been offered before is: 12 close-up portraits, each 8 x 10 in. glossy, printed by Vebell himself ca. 2010 from the original negatives and bearing his studio stamp on the verso. There are an additional nine 8 x 10 in. photos printed on a photo printer, two of which Vebell mounted. To our knowledge, this and one other lot in this sale are the only such photographs of Grace Kelly remaining extant. Obtained directly from Vebell's family. "
1497    GRACE KELLY ORIGINAL 1949 PUBLICITY PHOTOS (21)    "
 In 1949, 19 year-old model Grace Kelly sat for a portrait photography session with Stars and Stripes correspondent and artist ED VEBELL (1921-2018). The strikingly beautiful young lady was posed on a zebra skin chair in Vebell's studio, most often dressed in a black off-the-shoulder gown and necklace for the shoot which was intended to complement an article on Joe Dimaggio. Following Vebell's passing in 2018, his family discovered a grouping of original prints and reprints from the now-famous photo shoot of the future princess of Monaco. Included in this impressive lot is a group of eight 1949 prints of Kelly made by Vebell at the time of the photo shoot. Each is an 8 x 10 in. close up, one signed and dated '1949' by Vebell at bottom, though this was probably done in later years. All of the photos are different, two bearing chips in the upper-right margins barely intruding on the images. In addition, there are four negative contact sheets bearing a total of 39 images (two damaged), along with five clipped contact sheet images. To our knowledge, this and one other lot in this sale are the only such photographs of Grace Kelly remaining extant. Obtained directly from Vebell's family. "
1498    HAIR FRAGMENT FROM JOHN LENNON    "
 A great Beatles relic, a tiny fragment of hair from John Lennon, housed within clear plastic sheets in a small gilt frame, then mounted to a 14 x 11 in. paper backing. The left side of this backing bears a printed copy of a letter of provenance from Marc E. Matney, a high school teacher that attests to receiving the hair from his friend James Bevins in 1992, who himself acquired the hair directly from Lennon backstage with the help of his uncle - the manager of the Red Rock Amphitheater where the Beatles performed on Aug. 26, 1964. The right side of the backing bears a printed certificate from notable celebrity hair dealer Louis Mushro, who examined Matney's authentication and declares both the document the lock of hair to be genuine. The hair was then purchased directly from Mushro himself in Jan. 22, 2004. "
1499    HARRISON FORD    "
 (b. 1942) American actor, most famous for his roles as Indiana Jones and Han Solo, ranked No. 4 on the list of highest-grossing domestic box office stars of all time. S.P., 5.25 x 7 in. glossy b/w, a chest-up portrait of the young actor, signed at bottom in black ink. Mounting remnants on the verso, else fine. "
1500    HOLLYWOOD BOMBSHELLS    "
 Great pair of signed photographs from Hollywood bombshells, each 8 x 10 in., including SOPHIA LOREN and GINA LOLLOBRIGIDA. Very good. "
1501    JAMES BROWN    "
 (1928 - 2006) American singer, 'The Godfather of Soul', known for a number of hits including 'I Feel Good' and 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag'. S.P., 8 x 1 0 in. glossy color, a full-body portrait image of Brown in a suit and bow tie, signed boldly at the lower right in blue ink. Fine. "
1502    JAMES BROWN'S VINTAGE COLOR PORTRAIT OF HIMSELF    "
 JAMES BROWN'S VINTAGE COLOR PORTRAIT OF HIMSELF James Brown's own vintage full color photographic portrait, 10.5 x 13.5 in. showing him in a light leather jacket and sporting a moustache, dating the image to the mid-1970's. The photo is affixed to a dark backing within a silver frame, and is in very good condition. Ex: The Estate of James Brown. "
1503    JAMES STEWART    "
 (1908 - 1997) American film actor, star of 'Harvey' and 'It's a Wonderful Life', among many others. S.P., 8 x 10 in. glossy b/w, a full-body portrait of Stewart in a Western role, wearing a cowboy hat and armed with a rifle with a neckerchief around his neck. Stewart signs boldly in black ink at left. Light spot of non-intrusive staining toward the top-left corner, mentioned only for accuracy. Fine to very fine condition. "
1504    JAYNE MANSFIELD    "
 (1933 - 1967) American actress, one of the early Playboy Playmates. She was a major Hollywood sex symbol during the 1950s and early 1960s, and was allegedly intimately involved with Robert and John F. Kennedy, her attorney Samuel S. Brody, and Las Vegas entertainer Nelson Sardelli. Her blue ink signature on a slip of paper, 4 x 2 in. (sight), double-matted beneath a semi-nude image of Mansfield near a heart-shaped bathtub. Fine. "
1505    JAYNE MANSFIELD ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH FOR PLAYBOY MAGAZINE    "
 JAYNE MANSFIELD (1933 - 1967) American film, theater, and television actress. She was also a singer and nightclub entertainer as well as one of the early Playboy Playmates. Mansfield was a major Hollywood sex symbol during the 1950s and early 1960s while under contract at 20th Century Fox. She was also known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts, such as 'wardrobe malfunctions'. Tragically killed in a car accident. Very rare original photographer's slide, a 35mm. Kodachrome transparency, 1.5 x 1.5 in., showing Mansfield outdoors in an unbuttoned white blouse. The photograph was taken by WILLIAM READ WOODFIELD (1923-2001) during his famous shoot of Mansfield for her spread in the February, 1957 edition of Playboy - which sold over one million copies! The slide mount bears Woodfield's attribution, notes, and file numbers. This slide was obtained by us directly from Woodfield's widow, Lili Woodfield. William Woodfield was also known for his famous poolside series of photographs of Marilyn Monroe from 'Something's Got to Give, ' his interviews of assassin Jack Ruby and his family (sold by us), and his work on television. Negative is scuffed at bottom, else very good. "
1506    JAYNE MANSFIELD ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH FOR PLAYBOY MAGAZINE    "
 JAYNE MANSFIELD (1933 - 1967) American film, theater, and television actress. She was also a singer and nightclub entertainer as well as one of the early Playboy Playmates. Mansfield was a major Hollywood sex symbol during the 1950s and early 1960s while under contract at 20th Century Fox. She was also known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts, such as 'wardrobe malfunctions'. Tragically killed in a car accident. Very rare original photographer's slide, a 35mm. Kodachrome transparency, 1.5 x 1.5 in., a seductive pose of Mansfield presumably naked beneath a broad straw hat. The photograph was taken by WILLIAM READ WOODFIELD (1923-2001) during his famous shoot of Mansfield for her spread in the February, 1957 edition of Playboy - which sold over one million copies! The slide mount bears Woodfield's attribution, notes, and file numbers. This slide was obtained by us directly from Woodfield's widow, Lili Woodfield. William Woodfield was also known for his famous poolside series of photographs of Marilyn Monroe from 'Something's Got to Give, ' his interviews of assassin Jack Ruby and his family (sold by us), and his work on television. Negative is scuffed at bottom, else very good. "
1507    JAYNE MANSFIELD ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH FOR PLAYBOY MAGAZINE    "
 JAYNE MANSFIELD (1933 - 1967) American film, theater, and television actress. She was also a singer and nightclub entertainer as well as one of the early Playboy Playmates. Mansfield was a major Hollywood sex symbol during the 1950s and early 1960s while under contract at 20th Century Fox. She was also known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts, such as 'wardrobe malfunctions'. Tragically killed in a car accident. Very rare original photographer's slide, a 35mm. Kodachrome transparency, 1.5 x 1.5 in., showing Mansfield outdoors in an unbuttoned white blouse. The photograph was taken by WILLIAM READ WOODFIELD (1923-2001) during his famous shoot of Mansfield for her spread in the February, 1957 edition of Playboy - which sold over one million copies! The slide mount bears Woodfield's attribution, notes, and file numbers. This slide was obtained by us directly from Woodfield's widow, Lili Woodfield. William Woodfield was also known for his famous poolside series of photographs of Marilyn Monroe from 'Something's Got to Give, ' his interviews of assassin Jack Ruby and his family (sold by us), and his work on television. Negative is scuffed at bottom, else very good. "
1508    JAYNE MANSFIELD ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH FOR PLAYBOY MAGAZINE    "
 JAYNE MANSFIELD (1933 - 1967) American film, theater, and television actress. She was also a singer and nightclub entertainer as well as one of the early Playboy Playmates. Mansfield was a major Hollywood sex symbol during the 1950s and early 1960s while under contract at 20th Century Fox. She was also known for her well-publicized personal life and publicity stunts, such as 'wardrobe malfunctions'. Tragically killed in a car accident. Very rare original photographer's slide, a 35mm. Kodachrome transparency, 1.5 x 1.5 in., showing Mansfield outdoors and under a large, straw hat, presumable naked and with her arms in the air. The photograph was taken by WILLIAM READ WOODFIELD (1923-2001) during his famous shoot of Mansfield for her spread in the February, 1957 edition of Playboy - which sold over one million copies! The slide mount bears Woodfield's attribution, notes, and file numbers. This slide was obtained by us directly from Woodfield's widow, Lili Woodfield. William Woodfield was also known for his famous poolside series of photographs of Marilyn Monroe from 'Something's Got to Give, ' his interviews of assassin Jack Ruby and his family (sold by us), and his work on television. Fine. "
1509    JOHNNY WINTER GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE BLUES AWARD    "
 JOHNNY WINTER (1944-2014) American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Best known for his high-energy blues-rock albums and live performances in the late 1960s and 1970s, Winter also produced three Grammy Award-winning albums for blues singer and guitarist Muddy Waters. In 1988, he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. Award presentation, a 16 x 20 in. poster with brass plaque reading: 'JOHNNY WINTER Best Electric Blues Guitarist Guitar Player Magazine 1977 Readers Poll'. The poster shows images of 14 prominent guitarist with Winter shown at top, including Roy Clark, Leo Kottke, Neil Young, Al DiMeola, Stanley Clarke, Jose Feliciana, and others. The print, no. 7/50, is signed by artist PAM ELLIS, matted in black fabric and set into a brass frame. From the sale of Winter's estate, with a tag from the sale attached on verso. Fine condition. "
1510    JOSEPHINE BAKER    "
 (1906 - 1975) Black American entertainer and a European sensation, renowned for her jazz singing, dancing and extravagant costumes. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a close-up portrait while performing, hurriedly signed in blue ink at bottom. Dated 1958 in another hand on verso. Very good. "
1511    KATHARINE HEPBURN    "
 (1909 - 2003) American actress and Academy Award winner who was perfect playing opposite co-star Spencer Tracy. Signed program for her role in the 1976 Broadway play 'A Matter of Gravity', 16pp. 8.5 x 11 in., signed boldly on the title page in black ink with a dedication to 'Robert Allen'. Sold with a forwarding letter from Hepburn's assistant to Robert Allen, adding: 'Enclosed is your program -- Miss Hepburn did sign it for you -- which she usually does not'. Fine condition. "
1512    KATHARINE HEPBURN    "
 (1909 - 2003) American actress and Academy Award winner who was perfect playing opposite co-star Spencer Tracy. Her black ink signature on the cover of a playbill from the Broadway play 'A Matter of Gravity'. One light vertical crease, else fine. "
1513    KATHARINE HEPBURN    "
 (1907 - 2003) American actress, considered by the American Film Institute to be the greatest actress of classic Hollywood, and known for culturally significant films such as 'The African Queen', 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', and 'On Golden Pond.' Lot of two T.L.S.s on her personal letterhead, each 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], 1988 to 1994, both thanking the recipient for sending previous letters. Original mailing folds, else fine. "
1514    KATHARINE HEPBURN    "
 (1907 - 2003) American actress, considered by the American Film Institute to be the greatest actress of classic Hollywood, and known for culturally significant films such as 'The African Queen', 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', and 'On Golden Pond.' Good T.L.S. on her personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Dec. 2, 1993, referencing her performance in the 1981 drama 'On Golden Pond', In part: '...Thank you for your enthusiasm - the film was shot at Squam Lake in New Hampshire...'. Horizontal fold, else fine. Hepburn and Henry Fonda (in his final acting performance) played the main characters. "
1515    KATHARINE HEPBURN    "
 (1907 - 2003) American actress, considered by the American Film Institute to be the greatest actress of classic Hollywood, and known for culturally significant films such as 'The African Queen', 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', and 'On Golden Pond.' Her blue ink signature on her personal calling card, 3.75 x 3 in., beneath a dedication and the message: 'What a very sweet farewell - Thank you'. Double-matted within a cream mat, beneath a glossy studio portrait of Hepburn, to a total size of 11 x 17 in. Fine. "
1516    LAWRENCE OLIVIER    "
 (1907 - 1989) English actor and director who dominated the British stage of the mid-20th century. His black ink signature cut from a yellow autograph page, 4 x 1.5 in., matted beneath a glossy photograph of Olivier in a Shakespearean role. Fine. "
1517    LESLIE HOWARD    "
 (1893 - 1943) English stage and film actor remembered for his role as Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind. His pencil signature on an autograph page, 5.75 x 4.5 in., with the verso bearing his affixed portrait. One spot of foxing, else fine. "
1518    MARCEL MARCEAU    "
 (1923 - 2007) French actor and mime artist most famous for his stage persona, 'Bip the Clown'. He performed professionally worldwide for over 60 years. Friends with Michael Jackson for nearly two decades, Jackson said he used some of Marceau's techniques in his own dance steps. S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, a depiction of Marceau in an unkown film. Marceau signs boldly at the bottom in blue ink, adding his trademark flower. Some surface creases, one heavier crease at lower-left, else fine. "
1519    MICKEY ROONEY    "
 MICKEY ROONEY (1920 - 2014) Diminutive American actor who played opposite Judy Garland in the Andy Hardy series. Very early I.S.P., 8 x 10 in, ca. 1930, likely signed by a secretary thus sold as-is... "
1520    CHARLES MINGUS    "
 (1922 - 1979) American jazz bass player, the first to exploit the bass as a solo instrument. Mingus was a major influence in jazz in the Fifties and Sixties, and his work remains most influential today. Rare, partly-printed D.S. 'Charles Mingus', 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Mar. 15, 1974, an American Federation of Musicians contract engaging Mingus to appear at the the famous Dayton club 'Gilly's' on March 26-31 for two or three shows per evening, for which Mingus would receive $3,000. The contract also stipulates that the employer would provide a 'grand piano tuned to A440 pitch', and that Mingus would not appear within 70 miles on the venue for the following two weeks. Nicely signed by Mingus at bottom, also signed by his employer, the noted club owner JERRY GILLOTTI. Loss and two tears at left not affecting signatures, estimated accordingly. "
1521    MOUNTAIN HANDWRITTEN 'SILVER PAPER' LYRICS    "
 CORKY LAING (b. 1948) Canadian rock drummer, of pioneering American hard rock band Mountain. His hand-written lyrics to 'Silver Paper' from Mountain's 1970 album, 'Mountain Climbing.' The document, 1p. 4to., reads in part: 'Open Your Heart, Let the sun shine in, Open your heart, Let The Sun shine in, Sun is shinin' on my world, Sun is in my shoes, While I'm passing thru this life, There's time to spend with you.....Life is like a ragin' river, When you're by my side, Wake up in the early morning, Feelin' satisfied...' Laing signs 'Corky Laing LA 2009' in the upper-right corner, adding a doodle of the sun and a river on the left margin. Very fine. "
1522    NAT KING COLE    "
 (1919 - 1965) American singer and jazz pianist, who became a major force in popular music for three decades. His blue ink signature beneath his portrait image within a 'Biggest Show of '53' program. Very good to fine condition. "
1523    OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND    "
 (1916 - 2020) American actress best remembered as the patient and loving Melanie in Gone With the Wind. Her bold blue ink signature beneath a 1949 artist's printed portrait of her as she appeared in' The Heiress'. Matted to a total size of 13 x 14.75 in. Fine. "
1524    SAL MINEO    "
 (1939 - 1976) American Actor, an Academy Award nominee. His blue ink signature cut from a document, 3 x 1.75 in., double-matted beneath a studio portrait of him in a red suit. Fine condition. Autographs of Mineo are scarce in any form as a result of his murder at the young age of 37. "
1525    SARAH BERNHARDT    "
 (1844 - 1923) French stage actress known for her remarkable voice, emotional acting, and controversial private life. Black ink signature and lengthy inscription in French on an autograph page, hand-dated '1902'. Illegible, yet apparently taken from the autograph album of German conductor EMIL STEINBACH according to our consigner. Uneven left edge, else fine. For much of her career, Germany was the only European country where Bernhardt refused to perform, due to her outrage over its occupation of French territory after the Franco-Prussian War. She changed her resolution in 1902 - the year this page was dated - performing a German tour for the first time, where she presumably met Steinbach, then the first Chief Music Director of the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Mainz. "
1526    SOPHIA LOREN    "
 (b. 1934) Italian film actress and singer, one of the most recognizable stars of classic Hollywood. A great pair… of glossy S.P.s, each 8 x 10 in., signed at upper right in black ink. Fine. "
1527    THE GRATEFUL DEAD    Rare signed advertising poster on cotton or wool, 16 x 20 in., showing falling playing cards with the name 'Grateful Dead' printed upon the back of each, including the signatures of all six members of the band at the time: BOB WEIR (b. 1947), VINCE WELNICK (1973-2006), PHIL LESH (b. 1940), BILL KREUTZMAN (b. 1946), MICKEY HART (b. 1943), and JERRY GARCIA (1942-1995). A mustache has been drawn onto one of the printed skulls, likely by one of the band members. Notable yellowing around some of the signatures, else fine.
1528    THE KIM LOO SISTERS    "
 THE KIM LOO SISTERS Swing-singing group of four Chinese Minneapolis sisters who, though little-remembered today, rocked the States before and during World War II. Autographs of sisters MARGARET KIM LOO, BUBBLES KIM LOO and ALICE KIM LOO on a small white sheet. Fine. "
1529    URSULA ANDRESS    "
 (b. 1936) Swiss television actress, former model and sex symbol, best known as the first 'Bond girl' -'Honey Ryder' in the first James Bond film, 'Dr. No.' S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, an image of Andress in her prime atop a horse, likely taken during a modeling gig. She signs boldly at top, adding a heart. Signature slightly smudged, else fine. "
1530    WYNTON MARSALIS    "
 (b. 1961) American trumpeter, composer, teacher, music educator, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Fine signed photo, 8 x 10 in. b/w, a view of Marsalis playing his star-spangled trumpet, boldly signed by the musician at the bottom of the image. Fine. "
1531    ZEPPO MARX    "
 (1901 - 1979) American comedian and the 'straight man' in many Marx Brothers films. He was later a successful theatrical promoter. Partly-printed D.S., his personal business account check, Los Angeles, July 28, 1971 making a $7.50 payment to Atlantic Richfield. Punch cancel clear of signature, else fine. "
1532    ZEPPO MARX    "
 (1901 - 1979) American comedian and the 'straight man' in many Marx Brothers films. He was later a successful theatrical promoter. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo., his personal business account check, Los Angeles, July 28, 1971 making a $100.84 payment to Standard Oil. Punch cancel clear of signature, else fine. "
1533    MUHAMMAD ALI & JOE FRAZIER    "
 MUHAMMAD ALI &amp; JOE FRAZIER Excellent signed photo, 10 x 7.75 in. b/w, view of legendary boxer MUHAMMAD ALI (1942-2016) delivering a stunning blow to his biggest rival, JOE FRAZIER (1944-2011). Both boxers sign in silver ink. The image is nicely matted and framed, fine. "
1534    MUHAMMAD ALI    "
 MUHAMMAD ALI (1942 - 2016) American boxer and three time heavyweight champion, stripped of his title for refusing military service. Excellent signed photo, 7.5 x 9 in. color (sight), an iconic view of Ali standing over felled opponent Sonny Liston during their pivotal 1965 match. Ali adds his signature in gold ink at upper right. The image is matted and mounted in a 38 x 29 in. frame, surrounded by 48 2.5 x 3 in. color reproductions of promotional posters from various Ali fights. In fine condition. "
1535    LARRY HOLMES    "
 (b. 1949) American former professional boxer, whose left jab is rated among the best in boxing history. He is frequently ranked as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time and has been inducted into both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and World Boxing Hall of Fame. Signed and inscribed photo, 6 x 9 in., a publicity photo of Holmes, with his name printed at bottom. Holmes signs in gold ink, adding a dedication and the inscription 'Best wishes', with the date '88'. Fine. "
1536    MAX SCHMELING    "
 (1916 - 2005) German boxer and heavyweight champion who won the title from, and was later defeated by Joe Louis. He served as an elite paratrooper for the Germans in World War II and was wounded in the invasion of Crete. Terrific typed quote signed with integral photo, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], 1971, the quote in German reading in part: '...In 1936 I fought Joe...the Brown Bomber, already world-famous and considered invincible. I had studied [him]...I saw that Joe made a big mistake: he dropped his left hand when he punched. And then I knew where he was vulnerable. I defeated him in the 12th Round by K.O. Two years later he defeated me by K.O. in the First Round...' The quote is typed on heavy stock opposite a mounted print of two images from the fight, inscribed and signed by Schmeling beneath. Fine. "
1537    SUGAR RAY ROBINSON    "
 (1921 - 1989) American professional boxer who competed from 1940 to 1965, widely regarded as the greatest boxer of all time. I.S.P., 3.5 x 5.25 in. b/w, a waist-up image of Robinson in a fighting stance, signed across the chest in blue ink. Slight spots of staining, else very good. "
1538    SUGAR RAY LEONARD AND ROBERTO DURAN    "
 Stiff cardstock ticket, 3.75 X 8 in. admitting the bearer to the third boxing match between SUGAR RAY LEONARD (b. 1956) and ROBERTO DURAN (b. 1951), held on Dec. 7, 1989, at the Mirage resort and casino in Las Vegas. The ticket is signed by both boxers in blue ink. During this fight, Leonard successfully defended his title, although the match was considered boring and overly technical. The ticket is encapsulated, and is framed with a photograph from each of the three matches between Leonard and Duran, as well as a list of those fights. Fine. "
1539    WILLIE MAYS IN THE WORLD SERIES    "
 Two 8 x 10 in. press photos of baseball great Willie Mays in plays from the 1962 World Series, in one image nearly colliding with Willie McCovey while fielding a ball, in another Willie slides into second. Both have press reference library stamps and newspaper clips of the the same photos on the verso. "
1540    TED WILLIAMS    "
 (1918-2002) American baseball player regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the sport's history, who played his entire 19-year career for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960. His career was interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War. Great signed print: 'Grumman F9F-2 Panther' by KEITH FERRIS, 24 x 18 in., showing a flying Panther - the first Navy jet fighter used in combat and flown by Williams during the Korean War. Williams signs at bottom-right in pencil, adding his squadron 'VMT 223', and also signed by the artist. Slight spots of foxing, else very good. "
1541    SANDY KOUFAX    "
 (b. 1935) American baseball pitcher with the Brooklyn/L.A. Dodgers (1955-66), the youngest player to be elected to the Hall of Fame. Koufax was the first major leaguer to pitch four no-hitters (including the eighth perfect game in baseball history). S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a publicity image showing Koufax in his Dodgers uniform, signed on the chest in bold blue ink. Light crease at top-left corner, else fine. "
1542    SIGNED BASEBALL CARDS (70)    "
 Grouping of approx. 70 signed baseball cards, mostly lesser-known players, yet includes TONY FERNANDEZ, LARRY BOWA, GREG LUZINSKI, RICH HEBNER, BOBBY THIGPEN, DWAYNE MURPHY, JOSE BAUTISTA, DICK WILLIAMS, KEN SCHROM, FLOYD BANNISTER, STEVE GARVEY, and DUSTY BAKER. A few duplicate signatures present. Very good. "
1543    GOLF SIGNATURES (36)    "
 Grouping of 36 golfers' signatures, many written on the verso of various business cards or cut from a document, notable includes: DOUG SANDERS, TOM WEISKOPF, JERRY HEARD, ART WALL, SAM SNEAD, JULIUS BOROS, JIMMY NICHOLS (one-armed player), GARY PLAYER, LEE TREVINO, HALE IRWIN, and more. Six signatures are stapled to the back of collectible PGA cards. Very good. "
1544    WILLIAM MOSCONI    "
 MOSCONI, WILLIAM (1913 - 1991) American billiards champion and trick-shot specialist, considered one of the greatest pool players.A neat Mosconi item, an official size and weight number 5 in. pool ball boldly signed in full by Mosconi in blue sharpie. Signature very slightly brushed, else very good. From the Goldberg sale of Mosconi's personal effects consigned by his widow, Flora Mosconi, April, 2005. "
1545    MILWAUKEE BRAVES    "
 An original 1962 Braves unofficial team yearbook signed by two HOF pitchers: WARREN SPAHN and JOHNNY SAIN, considered one of the most feared pitching duos in baseball history! Spahn signs on the cover, while Sain signs on the fourth page. Near fine condition. "
1546    SPORTS AUTOGRAPHS    "
 Lot of 15 signed cards from notable athletes, includes: NBA star J.R. REID (adding his jersey number #34); quarterback JEFF KEMP; Yankees pitcher BILL STAFFORD; baseball player TOM CHENEY; baseball player BOBBY WITT; Olympic middle-distance runner ABEL R. KIVIAT; Olympic long distance runner DICK BEARDSLEY; baseball player ROBBY THOMPSON; baseball player JIM PERRY; baseball player OREL HERSHISER; baseball player TIM BELCHER; Boston Celtics coach RED AUERBACH; baseball player HANK BAUER; and two signed cards from baseball player FERGIE JENKINS. Sold with a signed card from Secretary of the Treasury NICHOLAS F. BRADY and a signed card from actor JACK LEMMON. Seventeen pieces. "
1547    EGYPTIAN MUMMY BEAD JEWELRY    "
 Clearly antique necklace, bracelet, and pair of earrings, each constructed of blue faience beads of tubular and disk shape, ca. 664-30 BCE. Pieces restrung, else very good. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary and a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana. "
1548    ANCIENT TERRACOTTA POT    "
 Ancient terracotta pot with handle, 3.5 in. x 3.25 in. dia. with a 1.5 in. handle, clearly of Middle Eastern origin and clearly from before the Common Era, presumably from the Palestinian city of Jericho as indicated in an early hand upon the box which contained this relic. Crack to the handle, else very good. "
1549    SWEDISH 'PLATE MONEY'    "
 A scarce and desirable eighteenth-century Swedish relic, a 7 x 6 in. piece of copper or bronze 'plate money', struck with three Swedish 'daler'. Typically square in shape and bearing five strikes, this example is chipped towards the edges, removing two coins towards the corners. The left-most strike missing its left side, else fine. Directly from the estate of Prof. R. WAYNE SNIDER (1928 - 2020), a founder of Grace Theological Seminary and a Professor of History for over fifty years at Grace College in Indiana. The plate money was issued as a replacement for silver and gold coinage from 1644 to 1776, as these metals were scarce in Sweden and its colonial possessions, while copper was readily available in massive quantities. Many known examples of Swedish plate money, likely including this piece, were recovered from the wreck of the Nicobar, a Dutch East India Co. ship that struck a reef near South Africa and sank on July 11, 1783. "
1550    (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN AMERICA)    "
 (CHURCH OF ENGLAND IN AMERICA) 1748/9 manuscript document, a period statement issued in the name of Providence King's Church rector JOHN CHECKLEY (1680-1754) stating that Daniel Owen and Eliezer Keith, both of Easton, were members of the Church of England. Small tear at top, else very good. "
1551    BENJAMIN LORD    "
 BENJAMIN LORD (1694 - 1784) Pastor of the First Church of Norwich, an important revivalist with great influence in the colonial-era church. Rare A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Norwich, Mar. 22, 1737 to a fellow minister asking that he counsel and advise a youth going forth in the world and that he introduce him to appropriate company. Some stains, one affecting signature, else very good. "
1552    IRA D. SANKEY    "
 (1840 - 1908) American evangelist and hymn writer associated with Dwight Moody. Bold signature cut from a letter. Fine. "
1553    CARPET FRAGMENT FROM POPE JOHN PAUL II'S CENTRAL PARK MASS    "
 A fine piece of Catholic history, a 2.5 x 2.5 in. triangular fragment of yellow carpet, stood upon by Pope John Paul II during his Oct. 7, 1995 Mass in Central Park, New York. Ornately placed between a 10.75 x 8.5 in. wooden presentation case, along with an explanatory note from a New York floor coverings company, with a color image of the Mass in the background. Interior of the glass a bit dirty, yet could be easily cleaned. Very good to fine condition. "
1554    JACOB RIIS    "
 (1849 - 1914) American photographer and journalist who undertook to improve slum conditions in the schools and tenements of New York. Interesting content A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., New York, Apr. 17, 1908, in part: '...half the world has gone crazy...became desirable to have our books thrown open for public examination...I write this to ask you that the books be put in such condition...the examiners may walk in at any moment. I think there must be a microbe of insanity abroad...' Very good. "
1555    SETH BULLOCK    "
 (1847 - 1919) Western lawman, sheriff of Deadwood, S.D., who cleaned-up the boisterous town, undertook the first legal hanging in Montana, arrested Wild Bill Hickock's killer, and was a lifelong friend of Theodore Roosevelt. D.S., partly printed unengrossed stock certificate, 4.5 x 7.75 in, Lead City, Dakota Territory, ca. 1880's, signed as president, for shares in the Tornado Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Co. Heavy ink cancellation strokes cover signature, which remains legible, else fine. "
1556    BERNARR MACFADDEN    "
 (1868 – 1955) American proponent of bodybuilding and nutritional and health theories. He was the predecessor of Charles Atlas and Jack LaLanne, and has been credited with beginning the culture of health and fitness in the United States. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a fine portrait boldly signed Lower corners slightly creased, still very good. "
1557    AUTOGRAPH MISCELLANY    "
 Collection of fourteen autographs, mostly from writers and artists from 1850 to 1950, includes: PHILLIPS BROOKS (3 signatures cut from a document); JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (bold graphite signature on a slip of paper); JOHN ERSKINE (T.L.S., with transmittal envelope); EDWARD BURNE-JONES (A.N.S.); CHRISTOPHER MORLEY (signature cut from a photograph); EDWARD FITZGERALD (3 A.N.S.s); LESLIE HOWARD (blue ink signature on a torn autograph page); SIR HENRY THOMPSON, 1ST BARONET (A.L.S.); JOHN BURROUGHS (his signature on 'Riversby' letterhead, adding date 'April 6, 1917'); and English priest and author GEORGE TOWNSEND (A.L.S., affixed to a torn yellow paper). "
1558    HUEY P. NEWTON    "
 (1942 – 1989) African-American political activist, author and revolutionary who, along with Bobby Seale, co-founded the Black Panther Party. Together with Seale, Newton created a ten-point program which laid out guidelines for how, in their words, the African-American community could achieve 'liberation'. Three times Newton was accused of murder, but never convicted. Murdered by a Black gang member. His exceedingly rare signed book 'Revolutionary Suicide' (New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.), 1973. First edition, 334pp. 8vo. in blue cloth with silver facsimile signature on cover and silver title on spine. Corners and edges of covers worn and frayed in a few places, as are the ends of the spine, contents very spine. Very hurriedly signed 'Huey P. Newton on the title page, adding an illegible addition in quotation marks, perhaps a nickname. Newton is very rare, especially so in his signed works. "
1559    BLACK PANTHER PARTY FOUNDERS (4)    "
 Excellent lot of four items signed by the most prominent leaders of the Black Panther party of the 1960's, includes: HUEY P. NEWTON (1942-1989), especially rare S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a chest, up pose ca. 1975 signed on verso: 'All Power to the People. Huey P. Newton' With Black Panther Party, Oakland, Ca. signed photo credit on verso. Some light stains; ELDRIDGE CLEAVER (1935-1998) S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a later portrait signed: 'God Bless Eldridge Cleaver'; STOKELY CARMICHAEL (1941-1998) A.Q.S. on a 3 x 5 in. card, 1978: 'For the unification of Germany under scientific socialism...'; and BOBBY SEALE (b. 1936), signature on a small white sheet. Four pieces. "
1560    SOCIALIST PROPAGANDA BOOKLETS (230+)    "
 Expensive lot of at least 230 booklets and pieces of literature related to socialism and the U.S.S.R., all typed in English, and most being published by the Soviet Union itself. Related topics including socialism vs. capitalism, nuclear proliferation, economic issues, peacemaking, Marxism, Vladimir Lenin, and much more. Some duplicates may be present. Great for researchers! "
1561    1960'S RADICALISM (5)    "
 Lot of five items related to what at the time was considered 'radical' movements, all 1960's, includes: SANDRA CASON 'CASEY' HAYDEN, a founder of the Students for a Democratic Society and wife of TOM HAYDEN, T.L.S. on S.D.S. ltterhead, 1p. 4to., May 17, 1962 to THOMAS BARTON, anothe rinfluential member of the S.D.S. sending him a ticket to the S.D.S. Convention, with Barton's typed response on the verso of a flyer promoting a speech by Norman Thomas on 'Democracy and Right-Wing Extremists'; a membership application for the S.D.; a 4 x 6 in. photo of ANGELA DAVIS, signed and dated 1994 on verso; and a 3 x 5 in. signed photo of farm workers' advocate CESAR CHAVEZ delivering a specch. Overall fine condition. "
1562    'GUIDE TO SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS'    "
 Great U.S. Government publication: 'Guide to Subversive Organizations and Publications', issued by the House Committee on Un-American Activities, Government Printing Office, Washington, 246pp. 8vo., Dec. 1, 1961. Hundreds of organizations are listed alphabetically, along with expected comments wwhich often include 'Communist front', 'cited as Communist', 'cited as subverside', etc. Cover bears a corner stain, generally very good. "
1563    J. EDGAR HOOVER    "
 (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. Great handwritten Christmas card on official F.B.I stationary, 5 x 8 in. (open), bearing the gilt seal of the organization on the front when closed. The interior bears Hoover's inscription in black ink, in full: 'Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year...J. Edgar Hoover'. Light creases, else fine. "
1564    J. EDGAR HOOVER    "
 (1895 - 1972) Controversial Director of the F.B.I. who built the organization into the world's finest investigative agency. Scarce early S.P., 9 x 11.5 in. b/w, a chest-up portrait of Hoover in a business suit. Hoover signs at lower-left in pencil, adding a dedication and the date '11/20/37'. Slight damp-stain at lower edge, else very good. "
1565    J. EDGAR HOOVER AND CLYDE TOLSON    "
 Good pair of signed letters from controversial FBI Director J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) and his Assistant Director and supposed lover CLYDE TOLSON (1900 - 1975), includes: T.L.S. 'Edgar' on official F.B.I. letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Apr. 21, 1954, thanking a 'Marie' for sending an Easter greeting card, adding: '...Washington was at its best for this special day...thousands of tourists swarmed into the city to enjoy the beauties of the season...I hope it was a happy occasion for you...' Some light creasing, else fine, with transmittal envelope. WITH: T.L.S. 'Clyde' on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [Washington], Feb. 28, 1955, expressing his sympathies over the passing of Marie. Fine, with transmittal envelope, to which Clyde adds his franking signature and addresses the envelope to 'Mr. George Zagrafos.' Both men sign in remarkably similar ink and style. From the collection of George Zagrofos, catering manager of the St. Moritz Hotel, and his wife Marie, who became close friends with Hoover and Tolson after meeting them at hotel events. "
1566    J. EDGAR HOOVER AND CLYDE TOLSON    "
 Good pair of signed items from controversial FBI Director J. EDGAR HOOVER (1895 - 1972) and his Associate Director and supposed lover CLYDE TOLSON (1900 - 1975), related to the collection of George Zagrofos, catering manager of the St. Moritz Hotel, and his wife Marie, who became close friends to Hoover and Tolson after meeting them at numerous hotel events. The lot includes: Signed guestbook, 10 x 7.5 in., likely taken from an event held at the St. Moritz Hotel, with red leather covers and gilt title, containing three complete pages and one partial page of signatures, the first signature being 'J. Edgar Hoover'. Hoover adds 'FBI' under 'Address', next to the date 'May 23rd, 1948' and the remarks 'It's Tops!'. Remaining signatures unknown to us, yet given that the hotel's events often held 'Lords and Barons' - as suggested via a newspaper clipping included in this lot - other notable signatures may be present. Disbound, damage and soiling to the front cover, yet interior pages remain very good. WITH: S.P. from CLYDE TOLSON, 9 x 11.75 in. b/w, showing Tolson in a chest-up view in a suit, inscribed at bottom: 'To Marie Griffith...with kindest regards... April-1940...Clyde Tolson'. Likely removed from previous frame, leaving slight indented border around the image, slight crease at bottom-left, neither affecting the image or inscription. Still very good condition. Sold with a full-color cartoon, 8.5 x 8.5 in. (sight), showing Zagrafos, Hoover, and Tolson at a barbecue, as Zagrafos hands them a plate with the speech bubble '-Now you have all their fingerprints', matted with a pertinent newspaper clipping and framed to a total size of 19.25 x 12 in. Frame a bit loose, else very good. Three pieces. "
1567    CLYDE TOLSON    "
 (1930 - 1972) Long-serving Associate Director of the FBI, best known for his close, potentially romantic, relationship with Director J. Edgar Hoover. When Hoover died, Tolson inherited his $551,000 estate ($3.4 million today), moved into his house, and accepted the U.S. flag draped on his coffin. Rare S.P., 6.75 x 9 in. b/w (sight), a portrait image of Tolson in a suit, inscribed at the bottom: 'To 'Pop' George Zagrafos...with sincere best wishes...Clyde Tolson...April 1940.' Matted and framed to a total size of 10.25 x 12.5 in. Inside of the glass a bit dirty, else fine. Sold with a Christmas card (unsigned), bearing a printed message of good wishes from Tolson. From the collection of George Zagrofos, catering manager of the St. Moritz Hotel, and his wife Marie, whom became close friends to Hoover and Tolson after meeting them at numerous hotel events. "
1573    THEODORE KACZYNSKI    "
 (b. 1942) &quot;The Unabomber&quot;, American terrorist who over a period of 17 years sent mail bombs to people he perceived as enemies of humanity, killing three and injuring 23. 'NO LAWYER IS WILLING TO REPRESENT ME…' Lengthy A.L.S. filled with superb content, 16pp. 4to., Florence, CO, Nov. 16, 2001. Kaczynski writes from prison, in part: '...I sent my petition for writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court on October 30...it would have been too late for Alan Dershowitz to get involved in preparing my certiorari petition. I don't think Dershowitz would have wanted to help me anyway...I've found out the hard way that no lawyer is willing to represent me...you share the common assumption that I am the author of the so-called 'manifesto'...based on the fact that I pled guilty to the Unabomb charges. I have to remind you that people sometimes plead guilty without being so, simply because that may be their least undesirable alternative...I will say no more on this subject...' Despite this denial, Kaczynski continues with a nuanced discussion of the 'Unabomber Manifesto', adding: 'One should be cautious about applying the manifesto to the personal problems of particular individuals. Even assuming the manifesto is correct in every respect (which of course is open to argument), it only describes in broad terms the certain general trends in our society...without a breakdown of the entire technological system, sympathy for wild nature would mean very little...people just will not give up their modern luxuries in order to reduce their impact on the environment...I suggest that one of the points the author of the manifesto was trying to make was that, for most people, an activity that is carried on solely for the sake of fulfillment does not bring genuine fulfillment...if the system were to break down during your lifetime, and if you were one of the survivors, you would discover that you had found all the fulfillment you needed...with the bare necessities of life...' Kaczynski also leads a controversial discussion about gender roles in society: 'as a male, I may not be able to see the woman's point of view very well...to me, it looks as if your conception of the disadvantages faced by women in non-modern societies is greatly exaggerated...women in traditional societies undisturbed by Western influence have not ordinarily been dissatisfied with their position as women...'. Filled with too many details to realistically quote, Kaczynski also elaborately adds his thoughts on male authority, cultural rapes and beatings of women, arranged marriages, female infanticide, and general discrimination against women. He signs 'Ted Kaczynski' at the conclusion and adds his initials. One tiny chip, mentioned only for accuracy. Fine condition. Sold with transmittal envelope from prison, to which he adds his full name and prisoner number. "
1574    JAMES EARL RAY    "
 (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Great association A.N.S. 'James', 4pp. 4 x 9 in., written on the back of a card addressed to his wife Anna Sandhu Ray, regarding his correspondence with Mark Lane - the American attorney who represented Ray before the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), alleging King's murder was a conspiracy and government coverup. In part: '...I just spoke to Mark Lane. He said he would check on the 27th court appearance. He will be in Memphis June 19th in some type of confrontation with the 'committee over Grace Walden...' Grace Walden was an alleged witness of the assassination, claiming that the killer was older and thinner than Ray; she was committed to a state mental hospital shortly before Ray's trial, further fueling accusations of a government cover-up. Notably water damaged, slightly smudging contents and signature, estimated accordingly. "
1575    JAMES EARL RAY    "
 (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Great content T.L.S. 'James', 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Aug. 27, 1980, to his wife Anna Sandhu Ray, whom he married in jail in 1978 and divorced in 1993. In part: 'Yesterday I received a letter from the Justice Department in St. Louis, they are going to defend Baetz in the law suit I filed against the JD &amp; Baetz, this is unusual since some of Baetz acts were not directly connected with the issues in the law suit. I am writing Mark [Mark Lane, his attorney] about this as if the case ever went to trial I suspect he would want to represent me. I am also sending him a clipping from the Atlanta Journal, they are on him about the Kennedy case. I suspect the real reason for the Journal article is Lane's representing the Iranians.' Ray alleged that Conrad Baetz, formerly an investigator for the House Select Committee on Assassinations, directed one Oliver B. Patterson to steal certain letters from Jerry W. Ray, James' brother. Mark Lane, who represented Ray before the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), alleged that King's murder was a conspiracy and government coverup; he is best known as a leading conspiracy theorist on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, in which he attempted to represent Lee Harvey Oswald before the Warren Commission, claiming the state is wrongly convicting an innocent man. Slight staining, mentioned only for accuracy, else fine. "
1576    JAMES EARL RAY    "
 (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. A.L.S. 'James', 3pp. 8vo., [Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville, TN], May 16, 1978, a love letter to his wife and courtroom artist Anna Sandhu Ray, who sketched Ray during his trial for a prison escape attempt and married Ray in prison in 1978. Ray writes: '...three weeks ago I dreamed I kissed you...if you will bring three of your sketches, I'll sign them...I felt your pulse today, you have a strong heart...I just saw your name flash on T.V. as artist in a federal suit. The painting did look exceptionally good, you are surpassing yourself...I wished I could have kissed you alone outside...told you how much I loved &amp; needed you and all the other things you deserved to hear, things I don't believe I could tell you in here...' James adds: 'Note: you are going to have to stop asking me hypothetical questions in the visiting room or I'll start thinking I'm holding hands with Arzo Carson [director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation]…' Notably soiled, estimated accordingly. "
1577    JAMES EARL RAY    "
 (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. A.N.S. 'James', 3pp. 8vo., [Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville, TN], June 11, 1980, a card to his wife and courtroom artist Anna Sandhu Ray, who sketched Ray during his trial for a prison escape attempt and married Ray in prison in 1978. Ray writes in part: '..this morning I received all the paint supplies, brown pen, mixing bottles, paints...I'll start on some paintings again...try to have someone get you an appointment with Schuggs - it won't be too much longer before we give the state the choice of how I am leaving here.' James signs at the bottom in black ink. Some creases and spots of soiling, else very good. "
1578    JAMES EARL RAY    "
 (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Good content T.L.S. 'James', 1p. folio, [Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville, TN], Feb. 20, 1980, addressed his wife and courtroom artist Anna Sandhu Ray, whom sketched Ray during his trial for a prison escape attempt and later married Ray from prison in 1978. In part: 'What ever you want to do about contacting persons, it is naturally ok with me. I just don't want you to become discouraged...what is important is to have about 4 see that Gov...By the end of the month I will have all the FBI/JD request-suits before the courts...I am not really concerned how the courts rule, if they rule in my favor the material released will help me; if they rule for the J.D., the cover-up will help when we see the Gov... I don't expect Scott to do anything, except he might write another column...You are a very strong creature Anna, you are just involved in something (legal system) you have not had much experience with...' Ray signs at bottom in blue ink, adding the sarcastic alias: 'a/k/a 'Grandma Moses'. Notably soiled throughout, just good condition. "
1579    JAMES EARL RAY    "
 (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. A.L.S. 'James', 5pp. 8vo, [Tennessee State Penitentiary, Nashville, TN], Apr. 11, 1979, addressed to his wife and courtroom artist Anna Sandhu Ray, whom sketched Ray during his trial for a prison escape attempt and later married Ray from prison in 1978. Mostly routine content, in part: 'I rei[ceive]d from Jerry a tape of the Select Committee's 'case' aired on public T.V.; and a copy of Atlanta Magazine containing a letter I had written them about Bradford Huie [journalist published 'He Slew the Dreamer', an account of the Memphis assassination of King, for which he had interviewed James Earl Ray]...' He also scandalously includes: 'you can keep a few of those sweet defenses up until I meet you...then I'll need for you to let them all down &amp; share all of that stored-up love with me...before much longer we will be able to share everything with each other, when we are together I will tell you all of the reasons why I could never hurt or deceive you...' Very good condition "
1580    CHARLES MANSON'S PERSONAL COPY OF HIS CRIMINAL FILE    "
 A one-of-a-kind grouping, an official collection of legal and case documents relating to CHARLES MANSON, compiled by him during his incarceration. Includes: His content-rich 'Cumulative Case Summary', 32pp. 4to, detailing the numerous murders of which he had been accused, his previous criminal history, multiple social and psychological evaluations, a interim report, institution and parole recommendations, and his disciplinary reports, providing 28 infractions the inmate had committed. Manson adds numerous hand-inked comments, writing 'LIE' beneath a passage stating that he had refused psychological testing, adding 'bullshit' next to a passage which accused him of acting as 'a Christ-like prophet', and writes 'BS' next to accusations that the Manson Family is 'related to the Tate and LaBianca killings'. WITH: A copy of a 'Rules Violation Report', 1p. 4to., June 18, 1995, accusing Manson of 'trafficking/possession/use of illegal narcotics' and of 'introducting/trafficking drugs into CSP-Corcoran on or about July 1994'. The Inmate's plea at bottom indicates that Manson stated 'No evidence...snitch game being played down there in that rat unit...administration of this prison has nothing better to do.' The copy also includes numerous scanned annotations by Manson, whom adds 'Send me 10 copys' and writes 'THERE WAS NONE' above the line accusing him of drug possession. WITH: Scanned copy of a 'Disciplinary Hearing Worksheet', April 5, 1995, bearing a lengthy rant by Manson, in part: '...there is no one I can turn to because they are all lying...the rats run it all - who can we rat to - the people who run for the rats are worse than the rats themselves...'. WITH: Copy of the transcript from Manson's parole hearing, 13pp. 4to., Nov. 27, 1979, detailing the brutality of 'Manson Family' murders, detailing Manson's accused involvement in the plot, as well the killings of the numerous victims and the desecration of their bodies. Sold with numerous other documents, including three carbon copies related to Manson's transfer to general population and a canteen price list for the Vacaville prison, likely owned and used by Manson. These documents are housed within an oversized manila folder, which itself bears numerous sketches, scribblings, and passages by Manson. One side is complete with such drawings, yet includes a hand-drawn red swastika, and the ominous passage: 'To Die for Thy Mistakes'. The opposite side bears a poem in blue ink, reading in part: '...you know how I cry...MR in Mentally Retarded like the Riff &amp; BS is Bull Shit like Count von Broma [Manson's alias]...' The interior of the folder bears some nonsensical inscriptions, along with additional illustrations. This folder is itself housed within a tan envelope, bearing the identifying inscription 'Inmate's Copy...Manson, Charles...B-33920', written in another person's hand. Some spots of staining to the manila folder, else very good to fine condition. A truly unique collection, and one of the most content-heavy Charles Manson groupings we have ever offered. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words' "
1581    CHARLES MANSON SONG LYRICS    "
 (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. His handwritten song lyrics on yellow lined paper (unsigned), 1p. sm. folio, largely incoherent, but reading in part: '...soon there will be prayers &amp; candles that are said I know but let them not weep. Let them know I'm glad to go. Somehow in death I'll too be cressing you with the last breath of my soul I'll be blessing you...little white flowers will never awaken you - not where the black cock of sorry has taken you...' Folds, slightly scorched at left, one burn hole, else very good to fine. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1582    CHARLES MANSON WRITES TO SANDRA GOOD AND LYNETTE FROMME    "
 Great content handwritten letter (unsigned) to 'Symple Souls', almost certainly SANDRA GOOD and LYNETTE FROMME, 4pp. folio., [n.d.], discussing Manson's conversation with a 'red neck prison gard' about Helter Skelter, including: 'Charlie I don't know where you stand in this revolution thing...If I got to fight you I will - you started this Helter Skelter thing...I said whoa back now...your DA started that shit...you poor dumb red neck what do you got that you gonna fight for - what do you own - He looked like someone hit him - He said I got a pickup truck, a car &amp; a beautiful home &amp; a cabin and an acre of land by the lake - I said come on, is it yours or are you making payments...look man you own a job paying other peoples welfair...&amp; governments to fight revolutions...creating his own Helter Skelter. You got a bloodsucking phonie jew on your neck, a Hendo up your ass, a sick money mind...what you say your ready to fight for...Go read the book animal farm...they been bleeding your dumb country ass...you got nothing, never had nothing...you don't even have yourself...' Folds, else very good. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1583    CHARLES MANSON    "<br /> (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Great content A.L.S. to his biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS, 8pp. folio, Vacaville, CA, Sept. 19, 1979, reading in part: 'you have not realized where Im at &amp; what Im under - 10 years &amp; I haven't even got into prison yet - rats run the Calif prison systems...BIG BUCK$. 
<br /> The DA's got so rich &amp; each lawyer's put out books &amp; they even played it to the Governor's seat...on top of Red &amp; Blue trying to get us a trial...talk of cutting part of my brain out is because Ive been beet silly, teeth knocked out, drugs pushed off - I've been set up to be killed...100's of millions have been made from the Manson family... Lem Larry dumped his Bull Shit off on Manson &amp; everyone like Jerry Ruban, Abe Hoffman, phonie Jews &amp; phonie Christians been selling my asshole...that little spot in LA called courtroom ducked me - I didn't duck them - I reflected them ducking me - I DID NOT brake no law. I got out in 67 &amp; didn't know what LSD was. You know I was never into drugs...20 books &amp; 99% of them in 99% Bull Shit &amp; anything you wright will not sell unless its fear, blood, etc. People want that...lining the world up to blow it up...your stuck in the system because that's all they'll let you see...they would go mad to look in their own head - most just want to fuck one more time before they blow it up...I didn't want it blown up but I would need to fight &amp; kill all the people who want it blown up...what I've got to say would not be allowed to print. No one wants to hear it...I was razed without the meaning or need for the word hope &amp; learnt to look at the worst...the way I see it, Rev Jones of Genia [JIM JONES (1931-1978), American cult leader who led the mass suicide/murder at the Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana] is the lucky one. He seen it leaving earth - life is flying away...the dream you all live in when I blow it up will be the dream you live in forever...&quot; Much more content. Manson signs 'C. Manson' at the conclusion, adding his typical swastika. Very good to fine, with transmittal envelope. 
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1584    CHARLES MANSON    "
 (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Great prison content A.L.S. 'Easy Manson' with swastika, 4pp. sm. folio, Tamal, CA, March 4, 1986, to his biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS, in part: 'hell man, for over 8 years, I was aloud no mail or visitors &amp; was kept druged &amp; even my central file came up missing when I did the interview about sueing the CDC...I don't resent authoritie people - I can't respect it...all the people that were honest &amp; truthful retired &amp; are gone...mel its not prison no more - man I don't give a fuck whos right and wrong they can be right all day - its not like it was...authoritie is a thing of the past. Everyone plays like I'm not here, they pass me as if the cell was empty...I don't care about being alone I like It - I got no troubles when I'm alone - I've always been alone...Remember when there was no black cops no Mex cops - now its backwards from what it was - the oppresser but now it's the oppressed holding it down now...when they are not sure they send me a paper of rules they are supposed to obey - then they don't obey the rules &amp; it all falls back on me to teach them prison by fighting through it all again...' Manson signs at the conclusion. Folds, else very good. With transmittal envelope. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1585    CHARLES MANSON    "
 (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Good content A.L.S. 'Easy Manson' with swastika, 2pp. sm. folio., Vacaville, CA, July 30, 1980, to his biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS, reading in part: '...I do think if we don't make it worth more to them people - I always said if I were a whore I wouldn't be cheap...man we got the time &amp; if we take our time I feel sooner or later they gona come to our deal...I do have some thought about water &amp; trees aire &amp; wildlife &amp; survival...but they won't aire it if its bad for the money mind...unless thay pay &amp; then they will become bound to air it...if its got a price tag...they got to git there own money back...100 thousand for you &amp; 100 thousand for me...I could be the richest jail bird ever - but I don't want nothing that looks like I'm selling crime or selling out to look like a good guy...' Manson signs at the bottom of the second page. Sold with a separate card (unsigned), discussing Manson's desire for a box of nylon strings and warning Emmons '...don't take no chance of your wife going through no changes by playing hankiepankie with anyone that I would get blamed...' Very good, with transmittal envelope. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1586    CHARLES MANSON    "
 (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose &quot;family&quot; committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Lengthy ranting L.S. (unsigned) to his biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS, 16pp. 4to., [n.d.], reading in part: 'Mel - I've tried to tell you...you only here for the book &amp; not me, as if I'm not the book..you had your chances to do what I ask - but what I ask don't seem to be a reality to you...Im slammed down again - Im locked back where P.A. George was when I first got here years ago...I'm not dealing with a staff that holds the truth in the stars...one lie &amp; I die...you won't speak up for me in procedures...Irish Jack a brother of mine was found Handcuffed &amp; burning in his car - Spider, another good brother, was found handcuffed, shot with a shotgun in the trunk of his car...my asshole was yours as was everything I was &amp; everything I had...you could have got me a main line placement...your still running in pussie I turned my pussie into Earth...you know I was no good put it real in the book. I would fuck mother brother &amp; tell mama if she don't give me my air water &amp; wildlife...but you know everyone loves me - HAHA...I don't walk among trash - RICH is not in money - poor fools with money fear me because my mitt can take there poor little heads off in a baskit - tongs sharper than steel &amp; the Kings cup went from mouth to mouth with the red wines of masters &amp; think you are the Shakespeare...' Much more content. Folds, ragged top edge, else fine. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1587    CHARLES MANSON    "
 (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p.], May 27, 1980, requesting the Case Records Manager of the California Medical Facility to send him carbon copies of legal documents. Manson writes his full name in print at top, above his prisoner number 'B-33920', and signs 'Charles Manson' at bottom, adding typical swastika. Folds, else fine. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1588    CHARLES MANSON    "
 (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. A.N.S. 'Easy Manson' with swastika, 1p. sm. folio., Vacaville, CA, May 18, 1981, to his biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS, reading: 'I wish we could git a copy of this picture. Can you use your press card or something...If you cant git copy save this...' Manson signs at center. Folds, one spot of foxing, else very good. Sold with transmittal envelope, with Manson's signature in the return address. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1589    MANSON INVESTIGATED FOR POSSESSION OF CONTRABAND    "
 Carbon copy of a document from the California Medical Facility, 1p. 4to., Vacaville, CA, Nov. 5, 1976, assigning an employee to investigate Charles Manson's possession of contraband, after he was found to be harboring 'half a razor blade hidden in the pages of a small bible'. According to the document, Manson refused to sign the following investigating waiver (not present), adding: 'I don't want any of your mother-fucking dogs for investigating officers!' Folds, light spots of staining, else very good to fine. "
1590    CHARLES MANSON PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING    "
 Lot of eight original 5 x 3.5 in. b/w photographs of Manson 'cleaned up' and outside prison walls, likely promotional or press shots used in conjunction with the release of his autobiography. Very fine condition. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1591    CHARLES MANSON PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING    "
 Lot of fourteen original candid photographs of Charles Manson, most taken during prison interviews ca. 1975-1982, some 3.5 x 5 in., others 8 x 10 in., most color. Fine. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote &quot;Manson in His Own Words&quot;. "
1592    LYNETTE FROMME    "
 (b. 1948) 'Squeaky', follower of Charles Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. Superb content A.L.S. 'Red', 8pp. 4to., [n.p, n.d.], to Nuel Emmons about his biography of Charles Manson and her history with Manson. In part: 'I have had many occasions to be without food but somehow faith and love were enough to carry between the times...which is really all I needed. That one meal tasted better than a dozen all crammed together...In the desert, I learned to appreciate water - that easy-to-come-by, taken-for-granted commodity that is more valuable than food and when you don't have it - you know that. We went some days with just one sip of water. It was hot. We each kept a round stone in our mouths. These experiences are all part of Manson but, Mel, - I don't know if they'll fit in your book...I don't know how far you're taking his life, what you've written and although I was interested in corroborating, giving stories I have - I've since felt it would be a loss to me... I believe that thoughts strap you in...whatever thoughts have gotten in your way, make you appear uncertain - even guilty...so now instead of a book, we are dealing with your thoughts...I can't count on you to do as you say...It's bad business to talk about 'next letter' and have someone expecting something that never arrives...you wouldn't do it to a Hollywood producer. Or a N.Y. publisher. If your word to them is more important than your word to us, something's wrong between us...Grab hold of the car and the house and the things, and that's all you'll ever have. No life, light, faith or experience....I wrote to C [CHARLES MANSON] and told him that as long as you won't come down and give up that habit, I can't really deal with you...I learned my lessons hard, Mel, and I know.' Fromme signs at the conclusion. Folds, else fine. From a grouping of Fromme's letters in the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1593    LYNETTE FROMME WRITES TO CHARLES MANSON    "
 (b. 1948) 'Squeaky', follower of Charles Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. Lengthy A.L.S. 'R' (for 'Red'), 10pp. 4to., [n.p.], 1980, written to CHARLES MANSON. In part: '...There are so few things to do in the world that could ever hold my interest...like we keep being born &amp; look &amp; say 'are we still doing this?'...Kids getting drunk &amp; wishing for money. Don't know much about anything unless they're country kids...sending a Halloween present so it passes the eyes of Ka to you...no letter from Mel [Manson's biographer NUEL EMMONS] yet...he wants to be like you &amp; not be under R &amp; B [SANDRA GOOD aka 'Blue']...Appreciate is a word I've used a lot...it's like a prayer in no words...not said but lived - well knowing it's a lonely prayer...It could feel like having millions of stars all over your body or like the light from the stars touching you - connected by that life to infinite possibility...satisfaction can only come from giving it not trying to take it or stare it up...I told [B] in last letter that I sometimes played under her ego because I didn't want her to leave me, and she knew it and hated it and sometimes played on it from Ka...it showed her that I wouldn't do what she always wanted (leave her)...all that Cm &amp; red stuff is an illusion in her own mind...she projects so much confidence that it would be heard not to pay attention and yet its all her trip on nothing. I feel we are the same...' Mailing folds, else fine. Sold with transmittal envelope, signed 'L.F. Davis Hall' at the return address and bearing a Oct. 27, 1980 cancel. From a grouping of Fromme's letters in the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. - "
1594    LYNETTE FROMME WRITES TO CHARLES MANSON    "
 (b. 1948) 'Squeaky', follower of Charles Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. Very lengthy A.L.S. with great content, 8pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], written to CHARLES MANSON. In small part: '...I'm in one of those ornery women's moods tonite where I feel like smoking and eating everything in the room...it seems to be a regular cycle...no matter what I say people relate it to C.M. it's like my love for you is a harness and people blame you for it even when I don't mention you...I thought it would be better for you not to be associated w/ me &amp; B [Sandra Good aka 'Blue']...I got the radio talk-show tape of me...drilled me about the murders...asking questions like D.A. book was fact &amp; I explained it was 85% untrue...got calls from people who believe you manipulated us with drugs...I saw reality to them - how we had been taking LSD &amp; smoking weed for years before we met you. They wanted to know if you are the messiah, I said to me yes. They wanted to know if you want to be leader...I laughed and said how you don't want to lead anything but how I think you're the only one who can reset the country to life priority...'. She signs 'R' (for 'Red') at the conclusion. Mailing folds, else fine. Sold with two partial A.L.s (unsigned), largely rambling content, though discussing her mother's German heritage and her parents' marriage for two pages. Sold with transmittal envelope, signed 'L.F. Davis Hall' at the return address and bearing a Oct. 27 cancel with the year largely illegible. From a grouping of Fromme's letters in the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1595    LYNETTE FROMME WRITES TO CHARLES MANSON    "
 (b. 1948) 'Squeaky', follower of Charles Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. Lengthy good association A.L.S., 8pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], written to CHARLES MANSON. In part: 'Regarding ALGER HISS [(1904-1996) Embattled government official in the Roosevelt administration who was accused of spying for the Soviets] - I don't know who he is but I was just looking through the 1980 Almanac and see his name under 'Noted Personalities'...A Frederick Scott was born Nov. 11th, 1904...I just saw Blue. She's so funny. She's up on a lot of people's thinking. She knows their homes and jobs etc. and her dreams forecast events about earth &amp; people around her...She showed me her jewlery she's making and I picked out one you'd like...B thinks she may get all hung up in the lesbeian homo scene in S.F....B was critical of Mel's wife's letter - said that she only wants to make her man rich &amp; doesn't see why we're in prison...I told her few people do &amp; not to expect them to... I feel burnt out - dead - like I'm not really living...it's all been said and done...' She signs 'R' [for 'Red'] at the conclusion. Mailing folds, else fine. From a grouping of Fromme's letters in the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1596    LYNETTE FROMME WRITES TO CHARLES MANSON    "
 (b. 1948) 'Squeaky', follower of Charles Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. Lengthy A.L.S., 6pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], written to CHARLES MANSON. In part: 'I am doing my best to duck past the Ka and all emotions it inspires as I meet conflict and feel it eating me...if I succumb to the feelings of hat that I feel, I could destroy myself in mad rebellion...I will use myself like the world's finest treasures and be untouched by greed, fear and all that is not in harmony with the heartbeat of a newborn child...the Chicago nut, a P.J. turned Catholic...If he starts in, I'm gonna write in &amp; tell how much I like Hitler'. She signs 'R' [for 'Red'] at the conclusion. Mailing folds, else fine. Sold with a transmittal envelope, signed 'L. F. Davis Hall' in the mailing address and bearing a Aug. 11, 1980 cancel. From a grouping of Fromme's letters in the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words'. "
1597    SANDRA GOOD WRITES TO CHARLES MANSON    "
 (b. 1944) Long-time member of the Manson Family and a close friend of Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme. Good was in jail with Mary Brunner for attempting to use stolen credit cards when the Tate/La Bianca murders took place, but was arrested at Spahn Ranch during the August 16th raid. In 1975, Good was sentenced to 15 years for sending death threats, and was paroled in 1985. Lengthy, strange content T.L.S. 'Blue', 6pp. 4to., to 'Charlie', clearly Charles Manson, then in prison in Vacaville, Ca, while Good was herself awaiting trial for 'conspiracy to send threatening letters through the mail'. In part: 'Its not right I only got 15 years. During my trial I arranged to have someone write the DA how I conspired to commit murder....Me and Red [Lynette Fromme] went to the bay area and cased out a bunch of houses...One guy, an H.G Bell in Danville Calif who is a Standard oil co. executive caught Red as she was coming out of the big gate at night in front of his house...obviously wrote down the license of the car...we also cased out a big lumber companys executives pad...I told the court that My regret was that I did not kill somebody, that it would have given me great satisfaction to remove from the face of the earth a standard oil co. executive...I thought they mite indict me for conspiracy to murder...I should have been tried for conspiracy to kill about 5 people...I didn't get life [she draws a very sad frowny face]...' She also talks, rather nonsensically, about her 'involvement' in Lynette Fromme's attempted assassination of Gerald Ford, adding: 'A mosquito in got into my room last nite...Ima have to shake down the room till I find the skeeter. I was going through the same trip last year in July in Sacramento. That's why red went to see ford with a gun. I was so drove up trying to find the mosquitos...I was loosing my mind from lack of sleep and itching that I took out my frustrations on red and drove her to the president with my problems.' Much more content, including some showing jealousy over Manson's closeness to 'Red', and some incredibly racist content about African-American 'inferiority'. File holes, else fine. With transmittal envelope. "
1598    ROY NORRIS    "
 (b. 1948) With Lawrence Bittaker, one of the infamous 'Toolbox Killers', who raped and murdered five women in Southern California in 1979. Pair of signed items, includes: A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], May 25, 1995, to 'Richie'. Norris requests some additional books, including drawing manuals, and explains that he has colored the page red with Kool-Aid mix to offset the lilies, cattails and ferns he has drawn at bottom left. He signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Also present is his signature in black ink as part of his prison return address on a 9.5 x 1.75 in. panel cut from an envelope. Very good. Two pieces. "
1599    ('THE CASANOVA KILLER') GLEN ROGERS    "
 (b. 1962) 'The Casanova Killer', convicted of a range of murders committed across the country, one of the FBI's 'Ten Most Wanted'. Lot of three signed items, includes: A.L.S. 'Glen', 1p. 4to., [Florida State Prison], June 21, 1998, to Ken Karnig. Rogers transmits 'some funny works', and signs boldly at the conclusion in black ink. Very good. WITH: Original signed sketch in black ink, 8 x 11 in., a sketch of 'Koko the Killer Clown', signed at bottom left, adding 'Death Row, Starke, Florida' and the date 'March 23, 1998'. Shows mailing folds, else very good. WITH: a transmittal envelope addressed to Ken Karnig, signed 'Glen Edward Rogers' as part of his return address at top left, adding his prisoner number. Very good. Three pieces. "
1600    POLISH 'C RK' CIRCUS POSTER    "
 Advertising poster for a Polish circus, 38 x 26.25 in., titled 'C RK' above a modernist depiction of a clown with a slingshot. The printed signature of artist Jan Mlodozeniec appears at bottom right, with publishing lines indicating that it was printed in Warsaw. Very good to fine. "
1601    TEMPEST STORM    "
 (b. 1928) American stripper and burlesque star, a contemporary of other noted performers such as Blaze Starr. Her career as an exotic dancer spanned more than 60 years. Sultry S.P., 10 x 8 in. glossy color, a reproduction of a sexy portrait in her prime wearing a black balconette bra and fishnets. Signed boldly in black marker at bottom. Fine.

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