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Full “George Washington” signature from 1769, along with a swatch of his cloak and lock of hair with family provenance
1. George Washington Signature, Cloak Swatch, and Lock of Hair. Fantastic display consisting of a scarce full ink signature, “George Washington,” on an off-white 4 x 1.5 slip clipped from a larger land indenture between Washington and Robert Thompson for the lease of 150 acres in Virginia, dated March 17, 1769. Also included is a .75 x .75 swatch of Washington’s cloak from the family of Colonel Tobias Lear, Washington’s personal secretary and good friend; and six strands of Washington’s hair from the Custis-Powell family. All
three items are nicely cloth matted and framed, with a color portrait of Washington and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 14.75 x 15.25. In very good condition, with mottled staining to the slip, and the end of the signature (“ton”) clipped and added from another part of the document. Accompanied by a provenance packet documenting the origins of all three pieces, and a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA for Washington’s autograph. Starting Bid $300
Upon Rhode Island’s ratification of the Constitution, Thomas Jefferson signs an act to create its federal district court
2. Thomas Jefferson Document Signed as Secretary of State - Act of Congress Organizing Rhode Island’s US District Court. Historically significant DS, signed as Secretary of State, “Th: Jefferson,” one page, 9 x 15.25, June 23, 1790. Official printing of an act passed by the Congress of the United States during its Second Session, headed, “An Act for giving Effect to an Act, intituled, ‘An Act to establish the judicial Courts of the United States,’ within the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.” The act begins: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the act intituled, ‘An act to establish the judicial courts of the United States,’ shall have the like force and effect within the state of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations, as elsewhere within the United States…the said State shall be one district, to be called Rhode-Island district…and the same is hereby annexed to the eastern circuit.” The act further outlines the schedule for the sessions of the court, to be held alternately in Newport and Providence. Imprinted at the conclusion with the names of Speaker Frederick Muhlenberg, Vice President John Adams, and President George Washington, and prominently signed below in ink by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. In fine condition.
Rhode Island was the last of the original colonies to ratify the United States Constitution on May 29, 1790, less than one month earlier. Article III established only the Supreme Court while granting Congress the power to create lower courts as necessary—a modest example of the ‘checks and balances’ between the three branches of government. By this act on June 23rd, Congress organized Rhode Island as one judicial district assigned to the Eastern Circuit, authorizing one judgeship, and Jefferson subsequently notified the nation’s governors by sending copies of the newly passed statute. This signed act represents the very beginnings of the United States, with the federal government invoking the Constitutional powers granted to it upon ratification. It is an early example of Jefferson’s role in the creation of the American judicial system, an influence which would only increase during his term as president. Starting Bid $1000
“Mrs. Madison” writes to John Quincy Adams, asking “the favor of him to return to her the manuscripts he has been so good as to look over”
3. Dolley Madison Third-Person Autograph Letter
Signed to John Quincy Adams. Third-person ALS, signed within the text, “Mrs. Madison,” one page, 4.75 x 7.25, July 14, 1838. Handwritten letter to John Quincy Adams, in full: “Mrs. Madison presents her best respects to her friend Mr. Adams and being about to leave Washington for some time, she asks the favor of him to return to her the manuscripts he has been so good as to look over.” Addressed on the integral leaf by Madison to “Ex-president Adams,” and docketed inside in John Quincy Adams’s distinctive hand: “Madison—Mrs. D. P., 14 July 1838.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
4. Louisa Adams Hand-Annotated Invitation. British-born wife of John Quincy Adams, known for hosting social events in Washington that contributed to her husband’s rise to power (1775-1852). Partly-printed invitation filled out in the hand of Louisa Adams, one page, 8 x 5, December 12, 1822. In full: “Mrs. Adams requests the honor of Ms. Goven’s company at Tea, on Tuesday Evening, the 14 of December and every Tuesday during the Session of Congress, when agreeable, at half past seven o’clock.” In very good to fine condition, with overall light creasing, and light staining to the side edges. Starting Bid $200
Theodore Roosevelt writes to an old Harvard College classmate on partisan excess—
“What jacks some of our good friends on both sides of the political fence are!”
5. Theodore Roosevelt Typed Letter Signed - “What jacks some of our good friends on both sides of the political fence are!”. TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Civil Service Commission letterhead, January 4, 1895. Letter to Harvard College Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart, in full: “Just a line to say how much I liked your article in the Forum. By the way, I get a little irritated at the number of people who have recently taken to asserting that we have got to have a great social upheaval, and that our position is analogous to that of France in 1789. It isn’t in the least, any more than it is analogous to the later Roman empire. You made a good point when you ridiculed the people who speak as though an importer must be necessarily a criminal. It is a piece of folly akin to that of the New York Nation, and others, who have gradually grown to speak of a manufacturer as if he stood on a special plane of wickedness, if contrasted with an importer or merchant. What jacks some of our good friends on both sides of the political fence are!” Roosevelt adds a couple words and corrections in his own hand. In very good to fine condition, with edge toning, slight blurring to the handwriting, and an offset notation above the first line of the text.
After returning from his ranching years in North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt reentered New York politics and, in 1886, accepted the Republican nomination for mayor of New York City. Though he campaigned vigorously, he finished third behind Abram Hewitt and Henry George. Concerned his political prospects had faltered, Roosevelt turned to writing The Winning of the West, which proved a major success. He soon reemerged in national politics, campaigning for Benjamin Harrison in 1888, and was subsequently appointed to the U.S. Civil Service Commission. Serving until 1895, Roosevelt earned a reputation as an energetic reformer, aggressively enforcing civil service laws and challenging patronage practices; despite partisan tensions, he was even reappointed by Democrat Grover Cleveland.
Albert Bushnell Hart (1854-1943) was a Harvard historian, classmate (Class of 1880), and close friend of Theodore Roosevelt. A devoted supporter, he served as a Roosevelt delegate to the 1912 Republican National Convention and later became a trustee of the Roosevelt Memorial Association (now the Theodore Roosevelt Association). From the time of Roosevelt’s death in 1919, Hart conceived the idea of compiling his writings ‘in alphabetical arrangement’ to reflect the full range of his thought and activity. This vision culminated in the Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia (1941), which Hart edited to preserve Roosevelt’s legacy. Starting Bid $200
Calvin and Grace Coolidge correspondence archive—over 100 letters to journalist power couple William and Marie Meloney spanning the White House and beyond, with content on Marie Curie, Better Homes in America, and public health initiatives, 1921–1933
6. Calvin and Grace Coolidge Archive of (100+) Signed Letters Dated Between 1921 and 1933 - Over Half Signed as President and First Lady. Archive of over 100 letters signed by Calvin and Grace Coolidge, dating from 1921 to 1933, from the personal collection of influential editor Marie Mattingly Meloney. A prominent journalist and social figure, Meloney played a key role in American public life, notably organizing the international campaign to fund radium for Marie Curie and founding the Better Homes in America movement. She was also a close confidante of Grace Coolidge and Eleanor Roosevelt.
Spanning Coolidge’s tenure as vice president and president, as well as his post-presidential years, the archive includes 58 letters (61 pages) from Calvin Coolidge and 44 (100 pages) from Grace. Calvin’s correspondence comprises 29 TLSs as president, 13 TLSs and one ALS as vice president, and 13
letters from later years. Grace’s letters include 22 ALSs and one TLS as first lady, and 21 letters from afterward. All are written on official or personal stationery.
While much of the content consists of formal exchanges, the archive also reflects Meloney’s wide-ranging initiatives, including the 1921 White House visit of Marie Curie, Better Homes in America, and relief efforts for World War I soldiers. Notable letters address Curie’s visit, government challenges in administering veterans’ aid, and national concerns over food, health, and housing.
Additional highlights include White House invitations to the Curie radium presentation, a signed Armistice Day address, manuscripts on George Washington and the Better Homes movement, and signed writings by Grace Coolidge on domestic crafts. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
Coolidge and his cabinet— including Herbert Hoover and Andrew Mellon— sign an oversized White House photograph
7. Calvin Coolidge and Cabinet Oversized Signed Photograph, with Herbert Hoover and Andrew Mellon. Vintage matte-finish 15 x 12 photo of Calvin Coolidge and his cabinet posing on the White House grounds, signed in the lower border in fountain pen by President Calvin Coolidge, Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon, Postmaster General Harry S. New, Secretary of War John W. Weeks, Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, Secretary of State Frank B. Kellogg, Secretary of Agriculture William M. Jardine, Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work, Attorney General John G. Sargent, and Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur. In very good to fine condition, with overall light soiling and silvering, several edge tears, and creasing to the upper left background. Starting Bid $200
“You are exactly right about the Dixiecrat movement –it should be stopped immediately”—archive of 27 typed letters signed by Harry S. Truman to to a trusted Missouri political insider, spanning his roles as U.S. senator, vice president, and president, 1938–1951
9. Harry S. Truman Archive of (27) Typed Letters
Signed, Including (12) as President. Archive of 27 TLSs from Harry S. Truman, either signed in full or as “Harry,” all addressed to his Kansas City colleague, Shannon C. Douglass, between 1938 and 1951, a nearly 13-year correspondence spanning his federal office roles as a U.S. Senator, as Vice President of the United States, and as American President. These lofty positions are represented by the archive’s letterhead, measuring 7 x 8.75 and 8 x 10.5, which constitute a total of 12 letters as president, 14 letters as a Missouri senator, and one letter as vice president, each one page in length. The content of the correspondence mostly relates to the Democratic political situation in Kansas City and the state of Missouri, in addition to several letters of appreciation.
The 12 presidential letters are dated between May 17, 1945, and April 25, 1951; the 14 senatorial letters are dated from June 16, 1938, to September 20, 1943; and the lone VP letter is dated March 13, 1945. Samples of the presidential letters are as follows:
May 17, 1945, a month after assuming the presidency: “I have read your kind letter with the deepest appreciation of your generous expressions of commendation and faith in me. Many thanks, too, for your willingness to be of service and your good wishes.” June 18, 1947: “I appreciated very much your good letter of June sixteenth and I, of course, am hoping that we may be able to find someone to run for Governor whom we can all support. It is not beyond the bounds of possibility.” August 13, 1948: “I appreciated your letter of the eleventh very much and I think you are exactly right about the Dixiecrat movement – it should be stopped immediately. I hope that will take place.” November 24, 1948: “The loyalty of my good Missouri friend certainly means a lot to me.” June 10, 1949: “I think it would be improper for me to express any preference in the Democratic Primary but I sincerely hope that the man nominated will be a campaigner of the first water, and one who can take our present Republican Senator out of office. He certainly has made a record on which a good Democrat can easily be elected.” April 25, 1951: “I think you are correct about the situation as regards public opinion. As you know, however, public opinion is a fickle goddess and a man who wants to do right should never have his ears to the ground — he should only have his objective in view and follow it because it is right.” The archive also contains copies of Douglass’s correspondence with other persons, but which pertain to Truman. In overall fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by two original White House mailing envelopes, a letter from Truman bearing a secretarial signature, and two transmittal letters from White House secretary Matthew J. Connelly. Shannon C. Douglass, Jr. (1887-1963) was a prominent Kansas City lawyer, civic leader, and close associate of Harry S. Truman. During his career, Douglass served as a lawyer and member of the Kansas City Bar Association, the Jefferson Democratic Club, and the Kansas City Athletic Association, and later as president of the Armour Hills Homes Association. Starting Bid $1000
“I am very much afraid that Indiana will do what it did in 1928 when that great state elected a Ku Klux Klan governor”— collection of 14 letters signed by Truman to a Democratic insider, candidly addressing JFK’s nomination, the religious controversy, and the threat of history repeating itself, 1953–1965
8. Harry S. Truman Collection of (14) Typed Letters
Signed on the 1960 Democratic National Convention, Presidential Election, and John F. Kennedy. Collection of 14 TLSs signed “Harry” or “Harry S. Truman,” each one page on his personal letterhead, addressed to Indianapolis political leader Frank M. McHale. Dated between 1953 and 1965—with ten from 1960—the correspondence offers a candid view of Truman’s continued influence within the Democratic Party during a pivotal election year.
The 1960 letters center on the Democratic National Convention and presidential campaign, revealing Truman’s concerns over party leadership, electoral strategy, and regional voting patterns. In a representative letter of June 13, 1960, he writes: “I sincerely hope that the situation can be worked out so that we can nominate a man in Los Angeles who can be elected and who will know what to do after he is elected.” He corresponds closely with McHale on Indiana politics, discussing gubernato-
rial prospects, turnout efforts, and the risk that voters might support Democrats locally while rejecting the national ticket.
Truman also addresses the religious controversy surrounding John F. Kennedy’s candidacy, criticizing figures like Norman Vincent Peale and warning against a return to reactionary politics by invoking Indiana’s Ku Klux Klan past. Although initially favoring Stuart Symington and even urging Kennedy to step aside, Truman ultimately supported him in the general election, working to unify the party amid divisions over religion and regional loyalties.
Post-election correspondence confirms his concerns, noting split-ticket outcomes in Indiana and Missouri. Together, the letters offer a revealing portrait of a former president shaping Democratic strategy in 1960. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
President Kennedy recruits General Foods CEO Charles Mortimer to chair the United Negro College Fund Drive, adding a handwritten postscript days after Martin Luther King’s Birmingham Campaign—
“This has become even more important because of recent events”
11. John F. Kennedy (2) Typed Letters Signed as President, Recruiting the Chairman of the United Negro College Fund Drive, with Postscript Handwritten Days After Martin Luther King’s 1963 Birmingham Campaign. Two TLSs as president signed “John Kennedy,” both sent to Charles G. Mortimer, the chairman and CEO of the General Foods Corporation, who acquiesced to the president’s request that he become the chairman of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, which provides scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities. The letters, three total pages, 7 x 10.25 and 6.75 x 8.75, typed on White House letterhead, read, in part:
April 19, 1963: “As a long time friend of the United Negro College Fund, you will be pleased to know that I am giving full support to the current efforts to launch a capital fund drive to help the Fund colleges meet their most urgent and critical needs for improvement in the quality of education and capital outlays…It is most important that this special campaign for private Negro colleges, on which the nation leans so heavily for leadership, be led by a distinguished American. I am, therefore, asking you to become the national chairman of this drive. Your leadership…will provide the kind of endorsement required to enlist the enthusiastic support of the American people.”
May 20, 1963: “I was very pleased to have your letter of May 3rd accepting the chairmanship of the United Negro College Fund. I am certain that this is going to be a success and I know that I do not need to point out again how important I think this effort is…I want you to know that I stand ready to be of assistance in any way that I can in making this drive a success.” Kennedy signs with his initials, “JK,” after a handwritten postscript: “This has become even more important because of recent events.” Kennedy is assuredly referencing the Birmingham campaign, a movement led and organized in early 1963 by Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to bring attention to the integration efforts of African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama. Includes a copy of Mortimer’s acceptance letter to Kennedy from May 3, 1963. In overall fine condition.
Accompanied by supporting documentation, both visual and printed, related to Mortimer’s acceptance of the position and the historic launch of the United Negro College Development Campaign, and Mortimer’s personal leather-bound retirement scrapbook, which contains copious photographs, articles, and keepsakes related to his prodigious career with General Foods and his lifelong support of education, youth and public service activities, American free trade, and the Civil Rights movement; among them are front covers from Time magazine (December 7, 1959) and Forbes magazine (August 1, 1962), which both depict Mortimer as the chairman of General Foods. Starting Bid $1000
Kennedy drafts speeches urging Americans to stay vigilant during Cold War détente:
“NATO has not developed militarily as was earlier presumed—but it has served its purpose—& Western Europe is still free”
12. John F. Kennedy Handwritten Speech Draft on Hand-Corrected Typescript on the Cold War: “NATO has not developed militarily as was earlier presumed—but it has served its purpose—& Western Europe is still free”. Unique double autograph manuscript and typescript drafts of John F. Kennedy’s speeches delivered at South Weymouth Naval Air Station on October 28, 1955, and at Holy Cross College on November 15, 1955, 8 x 10.5, totaling six double-sided pages. On the front is a hand-corrected typescript draft of Kennedy’s address at the Naval Air Station, cautioning Americans not to be lulled by Soviet gestures of peace, such as troop reductions announced after the Geneva Conference. He warns that behind Moscow’s friendly rhetoric lay unresolved threats, and urges the West to remain vigilant and avoid weakening its defenses in the face of Communist power.
In part: “It is a real honor to pay tribute to the men of the New England Naval Air Reserve, and to convey to you the thanks of a grateful people—the people of Massachusetts and New England, in fact all of us in all of the 48 states, who are able to sleep easier at night with the knowledge that you stand ready to respond to any emergency call…
The President…came back from Geneva with the report that the leaders of the Soviet Union had assured him ‘earnestly and often’ that the nation ‘intended to pursue a new spirit of conciliation and cooperation in its contacts with others.’ The American people were told that there was ‘evidence of a new friendliness in the world.’ Secretary Dulles went even further. He thought the Russian leaders ‘indicated at Geneva…the genuine desire of peace’; and he assured us that ‘the war danger has further receded,’ and that ‘an era of peaceful change’ could be on its way…Some skeptics asked whether there were any fine deeds to accompany these fine words—and they asked what, after all the shouting had died down and all the pleasantries had been exchanged, actually had been accomplished at the Big Four Meeting in Geneva. But even these skeptics were for the most part hushed on August 13 when Moscow announced a reduction in the Soviet Armed Forces of 640,000 men. Manpower, after all, was not only the bulwark of Russian military might but the root of her political and diplomatic power as well…These cuts, said the Communists, were made ‘with a view to promoting the relaxing of international tension and establishing confidence among the nations’…
With such an attitude of sweetness and light suddenly transforming those whom we had but a short time ago considered our menacing enemies, it is difficult indeed for anyone in this nation—which has no thought of aggression or desire for war—to raise doubts about the
sincerity and the objectives of the new Russian approach. But surely we know in this country that it is folly to ‘cry peace, peace, when there is no peace.’ And surely we know that too often behind the soft smile of sweetness there lie the sharp teeth of aggression.
The facts of the matter are that, although Communist diplomatic notes may be couched in more gentlemanly tones—those gentlemanly tones have brought us no closer to real agreement over a system of nuclear inspection, over the reunification of Germany over the defense of Formosa, over the rights of the satellite nations trampled behind the Iron Curtain, or over any other major issue which threatens the peace and security of the world. We cannot afford to denounce whatever progress is being made or appear to be stirring up distrust and hostility unnecessarily. But neither can we afford to permit the beam of our own peace propaganda spotlights to turn inland and. blind us to the grim realities of the world situation… The free world wearily and earnestly hopes for the ‘relaxation of international tension’ which Moscow claimed had made these meaningless reductions in armed strength possible. But let us not confuse ‘relaxation of tension’ with just plain ‘relaxation.’ And I am fearful that it is the latter which causes the Russians to smile—a smile which may even be stifling a laugh at Western confusion and ineptitude. For while we have not yet even fulfilled the limited strength goals of NATO, much less even begun to match the overwhelming manpower of the Committee, the West is already cutting, transferring and withdrawing—not just in public announcements, not for increased efficiency, and not (unlike the Soviets) for transfer to labor camps or collective farms to strengthen the national security—but instead in a fashion that is clearly reducing our strength.” A few sections of the text are struck through, underlined, or otherwise emphasized in blue ballpoint.
On the reverse of five pages, in his distinctive, upward-slanting script, Kennedy has rapidly drafted another address, delivered at Holy Cross on November 15th, offering commentary on similar issues—namely, the relative balance of power between the NATO allies and the Communist Bloc. Kennedy details new problems raised by the recent Geneva summit, observing, “NATO was organized in 1949 at a time when the Communist threat was primarily military, and when it was believed that an attack in force from the East was a prospect…NATO has not developed militarily as was earlier presumed—but it has served its purpose—& Western Europe is still free.” He asserts that “since Geneva NATO has suffered severe blows,” and although “prospects of war have faded in W. Europe,” it is a mistake to reduce the West’s capacity for defense. He also briefly discusses problems involving refugees and immigration policy. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
10. Jacqueline Kennedy
Signed Photograph and Robert F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed. Two items presented to Helen Keyes, a longtime, trusted assistant to the Kennedy family: a vintage semi-glossy 7.25 x 9 silver gelatin photograph of John F. Kennedy, affixed to its original 11 x 14 mount, which is signed and inscribed in ballpoint, “For Helen Keyes – with deep appreciation for her loyal service to the President – from the very beginning, Devotedly, Jacqueline Kennedy”; and a TLS from Robert F. Kennedy, signed “Bobby,” one page, 7 x 9, Attorney General letterhead, October 24, 1962, in full: “Polly talked to Angie today and told her of your mother’s serious illness. I am so sorry to hear it and I want you to know that Ethel and I shall pray for her speedy recovery.” Kennedy adds a handwritten note below, “Love to you.” In overall very good to fine condition, with some slight damage to the edges of the mount, easily matted out to create an attractive display; and an upper crease, and light stains and smudges to the letter. Keyes was deeply involved with JFK’s political career, hosting events, managing campaigns (1952 Senate, 1960 Presidential), and continuing her service through his administration. Her father was the family dentist, creating a strong family connection, and she even served as administrator for the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston. Starting Bid $200
15. John F. Kennedy Signed Oversized Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 portrait photo of John F. Kennedy seated at his desk, taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt after he was nominated the Democratic presidential candidate in August of 1960, affixed to its original 10.25 x 13.25 mount, which is signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “For Hugh O’Brian, with my best regards, John Kennedy.” Framed and in fine condition.
Although the recipient is likely Hugh O’Brian—the U.S. Marine-turned-Hollywood actor and noted humanitarian— the name also recalls Hugh O’Brien, Boston’s first Irish and Catholic mayor. The parallel is fitting, as Kennedy himself would go on to become the first Roman Catholic president of the United States upon his inauguration in 1961. Starting Bid $500
“For
Fabian Bachrach,
with warm regards,
John F. Kennedy”—amazing association piece between artist and subject
13. John F. Kennedy Signed Photograph to His Presidential Portraitist, Fabian Bachrach. Magnificent matte-finish 7.25 x 9 head-andshoulders portrait of Kennedy in a suit and tie by Fabian Bachrach, affixed to its original 10.25 x 13.25 studio mount, which is signed and inscribed in the lower border in bold black ink, “For Fabian Bachrach, with warm regards, John F. Kennedy.” In very fine condition, with faint toning from prior display.
Fabian Bachrach was an American photographer (1917–2010) known for portraits of celebrities, politicians, presidents, and other prominent individuals, but it was this portrait of Kennedy that made him internationally known. Bachrach first photographed Senator John F. Kennedy in 1959, during a sitting that didn’t go as planned. ‘I worked like hell for an hour, but I didn’t get anything,’ Bachrach later recounted. ‘He had a bad back, you know. I realized afterward it must have hurt him when he stood, and it showed in his face.’ However, a second shoot was conducted a few months later, and the resulting image was ultimately chosen by Kennedy as his official presidential portrait in 1960.
A spectacular association piece between subject and artist, inscribed by Kennedy to the photographer who helped define his public image as he prepared to enter America’s greatest political arena, portraying him as a youthful figure of quiet resolve, readiness, and generational change. Starting Bid $500
JFK appoints Baltimore’s former mayor as a “Member of the Renegotiation Board”
14. John F. Kennedy Document Signed as President, Appointing a Member of the Renegotiation Board. Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 22.5 x 18.5, March 27, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr., of Maryland, as “a Member of the Renegotiation Board.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by President John F. Kennedy, and countersigned by Acting Secretary of State Chester Bowles. The white paper seal affixed at the lower left remains intact. Affixed to a samesize mount and in fine condition. Thomas D’Alesandro. Jr. (1903–1987) represented Maryland in the House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947, then served as mayor of Baltimore from 1947 to 1959. He later served on the Federal Renegotiation Board—charged with reviewing and renegotiating defense contracts to prevent excessive profits by private enterprise—from 1961 to 1969. From the collection of Mark S. Robbins. Starting Bid $500
“The picture he sent was very good”— bold handwritten note from President-elect Kennedy to noted photographer Dave Iwerks two weeks after the 1960 United States presidential election
16. John F. Kennedy Handwritten Note as President-ElectTwo Weeks After the 1960 United States Presidential Election. Handwritten note from President-elect John F. Kennedy, unsigned, written in black felt tip at the bottom of a letter from photographer Dave Iwerks, dated November 22, 1960, roughly two weeks after the 1960 United States presidential election. Kennedy’s note reads: “Tell him that this must be a decision for each cabinet member individually – also that the picture he sent was very good.” Iwerks’s letter, one page, 8.5 x 11, reads, in part: “I had the privilege to do some formal portraits of you at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, of which you received a copy some time ago. I have also photographed Lyndon Johnson and the Republican candidates during the campaign months. As soon as your cabinet is chosen, I would like to do some formal portrait studies on each.” In fine condition, with some old adhesive residue to the top edge. Accompanied by a modern print portrait photo of Kennedy by Iwerks, a noted photographer and son of legendary Walt Disney animator Ub Iwerks. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services. Starting Bid $200
JFK appoints the “Chairman
of
the Renegotiation Board”
17. John F. Kennedy Document Signed as President, Appointing Lawrence E. Hartwig as Chairman of the Renegotiation Board. DS as president, one page, 8 x 13, April 12, 1961. An official order issued from the White House by President Kennedy, in full: “Pursuant to the provisions of the Renegotiation Act of 1951, as amended, I hereby designate Lawrence E. Hartwig as Chairman of the Renegotiation Board.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in ink by President John F. Kennedy. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.5 x 16.55. In fine condition. The Federal Renegotiation Board was established in 1951 to review and renegotiate defense contracts to prevent excessive profits by private enterprise. Starting Bid $200
18. John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Signed 1960 Presidential Campaign Brochure. Circa 1960 presidential campaign brochure for Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy, 3.75 x 9, signed on the front panel in blue ballpoint by John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy. Produced by the Wisconsin Volunteers for Kennedy, the pamphlet proclaims: “A time for greatness, U. S. Senator John F. Kennedy for President,” with an image of Kennedy looking towards the beckoning White House. The brochure opens into a well-illustrated 11 x 17.5 red-white-and-blue advertisement of Kennedy’s accomplishments, under the heading: “In a time for greatness…A man destined to be great…”. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, a small stain at the upper left corner and along the edge, and heavier staining and surface loss to the rear panel. Starting Bid $200
19. John F. Kennedy Signed ‘White House’ Menu as President. Official gilt-bordered White House “Luncheon” menu for Wednesday, August 8, 1962, 5 x 7.5, signed in black ink as president, “John Kennedy.” In fine condition.
On this date, President John F. Kennedy welcomed participants in the American Institute for Free Labor Development’s inaugural training program for Latin American and Caribbean trade union leaders. Speaking at the White House, he emphasized that free and effective labor unions were essential to democracy and social progress, citing their role in advancing major New Deal reforms. He urged the group to promote both strong union organization and broader economic and social development in their home countries. Starting Bid $200
20. John F. Kennedy Signature. Ballpoint signature, “John Kennedy,” on an off-white 5 x 3 sheet. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Congressman Kennedy thanks
a supporter after “my announcement,” marking his entry into the
1952 Senate campaign
21. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed - Announcing His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate. TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 9, personal Congress of the United States (House of Representatives) letterhead, April 25, 1952. Letter to Francis X. Dwyer, in full: “I appreciate your letter in regard to my announcement and am very grateful to you for your offer of assistance. I shall certainly take advantage of it. I look forward to seeing you in the near future.” In very good to fine condition, with stains and toning affecting only appearance; the signature is clean and completely unaffected. Read more online at www.RRAuction. com. Starting Bid $200
“I want to thank you for your kind letter on the recent announcement of my candidacy for the United States Senate”
22. John F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed on His Bid for U.S. Senate. TLS signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 9, personal Congress of the United States (House of Representatives) letterhead, May 21, 1952. Letter to Dr. Donovan, in full: “I want to thank you for your kind letter on the recent announcement of my candidacy for the United States Senate. I am most happy to receive your support in the campaign. Organization plans are now being developed, and I am looking forward to meeting you soon.” In fine condition. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200
“I just hope the seriousness of this little ailment doesn’t grow with me or I shall be dead quite soon”—handwritten school essay by JFK, Jr. on being accident prone
23. John F. Kennedy, Jr. Autograph Manuscript Signed - Middle School Essay on Being Accident Prone (1974-75). Autograph manuscript signed “John Kennedy, English,” comprised of a three-page handwritten English composition written by Kennedy as a student at the Collegiate School in New York City, circa 1974-1975. The essay, penned in blue ink on 8.5 x 11 notebook paper, is signed at the top of the first page in pencil by a 14 or 15-year-old Kennedy, who writes, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “I think my life up to this point is or was most probably a domestic comedy. It all [began] when I was born, I was not given the great gift of coordination, in other words I’m accident prone. I cant really begin to name all the accidents this little deficieny has gotten me into; from falling off trees to falling of a cliff.
It all started out 7 years ago on a campout. I was walking backwards talking to someone, I tripped on some stones around a still burning campfire and was burned like hell on my rear end and hand. I have the scars to prove it. At 8 years old while sitting on the back of a bycycle bare foot and going down a steep hill I absent mindedly put my foot in the spokes and ripped my foot up. I also have scars to prove this.
Just this year I had the worst accident I’ve had anbd hope to ever have. Fortunately I escaped major injuries with just a few scrapes. I was rock climbing and thought I saw a foothole wich obviously wasn’t there, so I put my foot in this non exsisting foothold and fell backwards down the side of the cliff for about 40 feet down towards the rock bottom. But I fortunatly fell in a 4 foot long 5 inch deep puddle wich broke my fall 6 inches farther out and I would have splattered. I could go on for pages about accidents but I’ll spare the reader the pleasure. I just hope the seriousness of this little ailment doesn’t grow with me or I shall be dead quite soon.” Kennedy attempts to spell ‘exist’ three times on the last page, and ‘bicycle’ on the reverse of the second page. All three pages bear red ink correction marks from his teacher, who gave Kennedy a score of 79. In fine condition. An amusing if not poignant handwritten essay from JFK, Jr., who, at the age of 38, did indeed perish in an accident when he, his wife, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and his sister-in-law, Lauren Bessette, died in a plane crash off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $300
“Take care of yourself, and get a furlough, beat the Japs and –come home”—intimate letter from “Inga-Binga,” John F. Kennedy’s secret wartime romance, written as he prepared to leave the Pacific
24. John F. Kennedy: Inga Arvad Typed Letter Signed. World War II–dated TLS signed “Your, Inga-Binga,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, December 25, 1943. Intimate letter to John F. Kennedy, addressed “Jack Dearest,” written from Hollywood on Christmas Day, recalling their early acquaintance: “I distinctly remember two years back — in the capital of the United States, a city by the name of Washington, where not so long before Christmas, I had met an Ensign in the Navy.” Arvad reflects on the beginnings of their relationship and its gradual deepening. She congratulates Kennedy on his promotion: “You are a full lieutenant now,” fondly recalling their last meeting in New York and a shared moment in Central Park. Writing in the midst of war, she notes soberly: “We are at war — the President said a lot in his speech yesterday — as you probably heard.” Uncertain of his location, she closes with a
deeply personal expression of affection and hope: “Wherever it be Darling, I send you all my love…take care of yourself… beat the Japs and — come home.” Arvad adds the salutation and minor corrections in her own hand. In fine condition.
This December 1943 letter dates to the aftermath of Kennedy’s PT-109 ordeal. After the August 1943 collision in the Solomon Islands, he briefly commanded PT-59 before deteriorating health led to his relief from duty on November 18 and hospitalization on Tulagi. By the time of this correspondence, Kennedy was preparing to leave the Pacific, arriving in San Francisco in early January 1944, where he reunited with Arvad. After hearing his account of PT-109, she published a newspaper feature on his rescue of the crew—without revealing her personal connection to her “skipper hero.” Starting Bid $200
“I decided to draw some pictures for you but they aren’t as pretty as yours”—
President Reagan sends three of his classic doodles—himself as a cowboy, an old monocled man, and Chinese villain Fu Manchu—signed and dated to his first Christmas in the White House
25. Ronald Reagan Autograph Letter
Signed as President with (3) Original ‘Doodle’ Sketches. ALS as president, one page, 5 x 8, White House stationery, December 25, 1981. Handwritten letter to “Suzy,” in full: “Thank you very much for the pretty picture. I decided to draw some pictures for you but they aren’t as pretty as yours.” Reagan then draws a set of three portrait sketches: himself as a cowboy, an older gentleman with a monocle, and a caricature of a Chinese man that resembles the Sax Rohmer supervillain Fu Manchu. Below, in a different pen, Reagan adds his initials and dates the sheet to his first Christmas in the White House, “RR, Dec. 25th 1981.” In very good to fine condition, with light overall wrinkling, faint toning, and some fading from prior display.
Ronald Reagan was one of the more natural doodlers to occupy the presidency, following a line that included Herbert Hoover, Dwight Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy. But what sets him apart from these White House predecessors is how often he made these drawings for other people. Reagan would send them to friends and admirers, include them in letters to Nancy, and even share them with figures like British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Reagan’s doodles are simple, playful, and instantly recognizable, often depicting himself as a cowboy – he appeared as one in several Western films during the 1940s and 1950s – as well as other light and humorous caricatures. As The Atlantic observed, ‘Like his folksy stories, Reagan’s kitschy doodles – most of them cartoon renderings of himself as a bandana-wearing cowboy… – trigger warm associations with an idyllic American past. Many reveal a distinct aesthetic of cuteness.’ Research shows that Reagan sketches – especially in signed letters or on White House stationery – draw exceptionally strong interest. Starting Bid $300
26. Barack Obama TwiceSigned Check, Amidst His 1998 Illinois State Senate Campaign. Friends of Barack Obama check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Obama, “Barack Obama,” payable to Cash for $1998, March 31, 1998; also endorsed on the reverse by Obama, “Barack Obama.” The memo field notes: “Cashier’s Check for Computer.” In very fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Friends of Barack Obama was his official campaign committee; at the time he signed this check, Obama was amidst his campaign for re-election to the Illinois Senate. In the March 17 primary, Obama won re-nomination unopposed. In the November 3 general election, Obama was re-elected to a four-year term as state senator for the 13th district with 89% of the vote. Starting Bid $200
28. Four Presidents Signed Photograph - Reagan, Nixon, Carter, and Ford. Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Presidents Nixon through Reagan gathered at the White House prior to departing for Anwar Sadat’s funeral in 1981, signed in felt tip by Ronald Reagan, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, and Richard Nixon. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Notables World Leaders and Politicians
155. Hirohito Letter Signed to the President of Bolivia, Recalling a Diplomat. Emperor of Japan (born 1901) from 1926 to his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign was marked by rapid militarization and aggressive wars against China and the United States. Following the devastating result of the atomic bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in World War II, he renounced his divinity in favor of a democratic constitutional monarchy. LS in Japanese, boldly signed in black ink by Emperor Hirohito, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.25 x 12.5, May 16, 1938. Official letter of state to “His Excellency the President of the Republic of Bolivia,” in part (translated): “We have deemed it fitting to recall Yoshiatsu Murakami… decorated with the Third Class of Our Imperial Order of the Sacred Treasure, whom We had accredited to the Government of the Republic of Bolivia in the capacity of Our Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary. In informing You
of this decision, We take pleasure in noting that, during the time he resided with You, he devoted all his efforts—guided always by Our intentions—to the fulfillment of his mission and to the development of the friendly relations that so happily exist between Our two Countries, and that he was thereby able to merit Your high benevolence. We seize this opportunity to express to You Our sentiments of high esteem and sincere affection, while conveying to You, at the same time, the fervent wishes We form for Your happiness and prosperity.” In fine condition. Accompanied by its official typed French translation. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $300
Rare autograph of Mao Zedong, signed for the wife of Pakistan’s ambassador
156. Mao Zedong Signature - Rare Example Signed for the Wife of Pakistan’s Ambassador. Rare and highly sought vintage fountain pen signature by Mao Zedong on an off-white 3 x 6.25 slip, removed from an included first edition of Selected Works of Mao Tse-Tung, Vol. 1 (Peking: Foreign Languages Press, 1965). The signature was acquired on October 25, 1966, by the wife of Pakistani diplomat Sultan Mohammed Khan, who was then serving as ambassador to China; she taped the slip into the book, with a date notation (“25.10.1966”) above. The signature has since been removed, and is in fine condition, with professionally cleaned tape stains to the edges, easily matted out; the book is included for provenance purposes, and has splits and tears to the dust jacket.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance signed by the diplomat’s son, Sahibzada Sultan Riaz Khan, in part: “My parents had gone to meet with Chairman Mao for an event when a delegation had come to China from Pakistan. There would be the usual photo opportunity to go along with such events.
After the photo of the delegation had taken place, my mother unbeknownst to my father asked Chairman Mao’s interpreter to ask him if he would give my mother his autograph. Others in the audience noted the interpreter reaction and body language. The interpreter became very nervous not sure, if his refusal to translate the request or approach the Chairman would cause an incidence, as Pakistan was a favoured nation. It was well known that Chairman Mao did not give out autographs. The interpreter’s reactions and gestures caught the attention of my father who was with other Chinese senior officials who quickly came over to inquire if there was a problem. The interpreter again gestured towards Chairman Mao and explained what my mother had requested was not possible and that he was embarrassed in refusing my mother’s request. My father was obviously taken aback and was worried that this could cause a diplomatic incident in itself. All this kerfuffle caught the attention of Chairman Mao who asked his interpreter what Madame had asked. The interpreter was very nervous and hesitatingly explained that there was a misunderstanding and that Madame was not aware that an autograph was not something that could be requested and that the Ambassador had explained this to Madame as well.
Chairman Mao to the surprise of his interpreter and others present asked via his interpreter if Madame had a piece of paper and pen so that he could give my mother his autograph. My mother somehow managed to get ahold of a piece of paper and pen in a hurry which were handed over to the Interpreter.
My father was surprised and very relieved that there was no diplomatic incident had occurred. My mother was chuffed that she had managed to pull off a coup and pleased with herself in not having first consulted my father who obviously would have dissuaded her from doing so. Although my mother was in the shadows of my father, she had a strong personality, which was unknown to the public, but those who knew my parents were well aware of her role in being the strength and supporting my father in his many diplomatic posts, including as Foreign Secretary during difficult and turbulent times.” Starting Bid $10,000
Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety direct resources “for the defense of the Republic” during
157. Maximilien Robespierre Document Signed - The Committee of Public Safety Directs Resources “for the defense of the Republic”. Fanatical idealist leader of the French Revolution (1758–1794) who was arrested and executed for the ‘Reign of Terror.’ Manuscript DS in French, signed “Robespierre,” “Carnot,” and “Hérault,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.25 x 12.5, September 29, 1793. Document issued by the Committee of Public Safety, in part (translated): “The committee has received, Citizen, the observations that have been addressed to it by Citizen Boullyer, foreman of the furnace…It has been decided to take over the iron for the service of the Republic, and he is going to make you part of the decisions which have arisen, and asks you to cooperate to the best of your ability in the execution of them. Citizen Boullyer notes that his furnace is without forge and that the smelting has been provided without sale to the foreman of the forge who must refine it…but conforming to the order of the committee, the smelting must be done in the forge that refines it, and there it must be handled for the service of the Republic, and converted part into standard sample iron and part into cannon plate, for later to be dispatched to Paris, allotted by the Department of War.
The furnace is set except for lack of water and supplies, and cannot be fired up by December 15. Citizen Boullyer is energetically engaged in rushing the supplies, and in speeding up as much as he can the refiring. He complains about the difficulty of getting grain for the nourishment of the workers since the products of the mill are evidently destined for the defense of the Republic; it is necessary to authorize the foremen of these mills to keep the grain that they have harvested,
the ‘Reign
of Terror’
and which is necessary to the nourishment of their workers, and even to buy some if they need to.
Their workers and their ordinary employees and the administrative needs of their establishment are required for the service of the Republic, and used in the forges and furnaces to which they are attached, the service that they render in contributing to the manufacture of arms will be more useful…Many particular individuals are buying timber to put the change in motion, it is said, and to reduce the manufacture of coal; it is necessary to watch these abuses and to act so that the forges and furnaces are working for the nation, having their sufficient supplies, and not to favor the conversion into goods of wood that is necessary to the service of the armies of land and sea.
As far as the letters that the factory foremen received from the creditors and which could provide them the advance funds, they could be supplied by the facilities that could be furnished by the Minister of War, or the Central Administration…The Committee recommends that you with the most care to keep a hand on the execution of the beneficial measures that it takes and about which our enemies feel the importance so that they can use all means to impede them.” Signed at the conclusion in ink by Maximilien Robespierre, Lazare Carnot, and Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles. In fine condition. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $300
Religious Figures
The ‘Father of the English Church’ makes diligent study of four Ecumenical councils—an annotated copy of Quatuor conciliorum generalium from Thomas Cranmer’s personal library
189. Thomas Cranmer’s Heavily Annotated Religious Book - Quatuor conciliorum generalium [The Four General Church Councils] (1524) - Representing His Scholarly Approach to the English Reformation. Extraordinary book from Thomas Cranmer’s personal library: Quatuor conciliorum generalium [The Four General Church Councils], in two volumes bound as one, edited by Jacques Merlin (Paris, 1524). Hardcover rebound in half-leather in 1865 by Cass & Co., Glasgow, 10.5 x 14.75, heavily annotated in the margins in Cranmer’s own hand, with a few annotations slightly cropped by binder. Cranmer annotates the book in Latin on nearly 200 pages, with frequent underlinings and markings throughout the volume. The title page bears the name “Thomas Cantuarien” in the hand of one of his secretaries, with the later signature (heavily deleted) of John, Lord Lumley, who acquired much of Cranmer’s library; this volume corresponds to No. 210 in Lumley’s library catalogue, described as ‘Concilia generalia, duobus tomis, unico volumine, Parisiis 1524,’ as recorded in ‘The Lumley Library: The Catalogue of 1609,’ ed. Sears Jayne and Francis R. Johnson (1956). A few pages bear notations in other 17th and 18th-century hands, attesting to the book’s active use in theological studies. Book condition: G+/None, with moderate wear to exterior (including heavy scuffing to spine and corners), restored losses to title page, bookplate of Sir Archibald Edmonstone of Duntreath to front pastedown, and some minor foxing to textblock. Writing on Cranmer’s library in the ‘Dictionary of English Book Collectors’ (1969), Edward Burbidge observes that the books ‘reveal the man, and make known by their existence, and marginal notes, the influences which moulded the mind of the most prominent actor in the reformation of the Church of England.’ Burbidge makes note of Cranmer’s close-reading practice: ‘Many are underlined and annotated with marginal notes from beginning to end. Important passages were laboriously copied out into notebooks, arranged under headings in such a way as to give a clear view of authorities for and against all the debated topics of the day.’ His early biographer, John Strype, also made note of Cranmer’s ‘diligence in marking and making extracts from all sorts of works.’
Thomas Cranmer is believed to have owned a library of about 500 printed books and 100 manuscript volumes. When he was imprisoned in 1553, Queen Mary ordered the confiscation of his books and the collection was absorbed into the library of her Lord High Steward, Henry Fitzalan, 12th Earl of Arundel (1512–1580). Most—but not all—of the library later passed to Arundel’s son-in-law, John, Lord Lumley (1534–1609), a noted book collector and tutor to Prince Henry. After Lumley’s death, a significant portion of his library—including many of Cranmer’s books—was purchased by James I for Prince Henry.
These volumes were eventually gifted by George III and are now part of the King’s Library in the British Library. Other books from Cranmer’s collection have been dispersed over time and can now be found at Lambeth Palace, University of Cambridge, and other institutions. They are easily identified by their characteristic markings, including the ‘Thomas Cantuarien’ notations to the title pages—systematically added to the books by a secretary toward the end of Cranmer’s life—as well as their distinctive marginalia. Thomas Cranmer’s library was a practical, working theological collection that he actively used throughout his life, and shared with fellow scholars like Bishop Latimer, who ‘spent many an hour’ there. His books were typically heavily annotated, reflecting a disciplined and systematic approach to study. Cranmer routinely marked up texts and had key passages transcribed by secretaries into organized theological commonplace books, several of which survive today in the British Library and Lambeth Palace collections. Cranmer’s typical method is on full display in this compendium of early Church Councils, containing detailed summaries, canons, and significant Papal documents. Concentrated especially around the Carthaginian Councils, Council of Antioch, and various foundational Papal writings, Cranmer’s marginalia underscores the theological significance of the work within his broader library. While the annotations largely do not bear witness to Cranmer’s own original ideas, his hand is seen throughout summarizing declarations relating to the fundamental tenets of the Christian religion: Baptism, the Eucharist, the Trinity, the significance of Easter, and so forth, as well as the canons of priesthood and such matters as ordination, the Papacy, the consecration of bishops and archbishops, celibacy, dealings with the Emperor, and blasphemy. None of Cranmer’s notes relate directly to the divorce of King Henry VIII, but he does make several marginal references to the question of matrimony and to the status of clergymen’s wives (“de clericoru[m] uxorib[us]”). Once owned by Thomas Cranmer, this remarkable, heavily annotated 1524 edition of Merlin’s Quatuor conciliorum generalium stands as a critical witness to the intellectual underpinnings of the English Reformation and the private scholarly habits of its leading architect. Beyond its documentary and bibliographic interest, the volume illuminates a crucial moment in the shaping of Anglican theology. Cranmer, faced with the monumental task of articulating a new ecclesiastical identity for England, turned not to radical innovation but to early Christian precedent. His deep engagement with conciliar texts, and his careful notation of passages dealing with clerical marriage, sacramental theology, and ecclesiastical authority, reflect a reformist strategy that grounded Protestant departures from Rome in the purported consensus of the ancient Church. Provenance: English Literature and English History, Sotheby’s, December 6, 1984. Starting Bid $10,000
Activists and Social Leaders
Signed
first
edition of Martin
Luther
King, Jr.’s
Stride Toward Freedom,
presented to the founder of the Marsalis Mansion Motel, a historic New Orleans lodging that provided safe harbor for
Black
travelers during segregation
215. Martin Luther King, Jr. Signed Book - Stride Toward Freedom - Presented to the Owner of the Marsalis Mansion Motel. Signed book: Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story. First edition. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1958. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.25, 230 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in blue ballpoint, “To: Mr. Ellis Marsalis, With best wishes and warm personal regards, Martin L. King, Jr.” Autographic condition: fine, with a bookstore stamp at the bottom of the signed page. Book condition:
Ellis Louis Marsalis Sr. (1908–2004) was a New Orleans businessman and civil rights activist who transformed a riverside barn into the Marsalis Mansion Motel, a safe, upscale haven for Black travelers who were barred from white-owned hotels during segregation. In the 1950s and 60s, the motel became an important gathering place for leading civil rights figures, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, and Adam Clayton Powell Jr., providing them with lodging, privacy, and a base of operations while traveling in the South. Marsalis’s relationship to King evolved over time—he initially viewed him skeptically but, after reading his writings, came to see him as a brilliant and transformative leader.
Marsalis’s son and namesake, jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, Jr., confirmed King’s stay at the motel in a 2017 interview: ‘Well there were lots of people who stayed in there. Martin Luther King stayed once. Ray Charles and the band used to stay there. BB King. Dinah Washington did. She stayed there because…there was no other place that was around except people in their homes that would house musicians coming through town, because there was no place for them to stay. I think in the peak years he had nine people working.’
Published in 1958, King’s first book, Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story, chronicles the planning, events, and aftermath of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance, the year-long Montgomery bus boycott. A comprehensive and insightful account, the book traces the journey of a community and highlights King’s transformative devotion to equality and non-violence. Starting Bid $500
Malcolm X on the coming of Armageddon—
“I don’t know when it’s supposed to be. But I know the time is so near, the white man is finished. God doesn’t come until the end of the white man’s time.”
216. Malcolm X Signed Page for Alex Haley’s Playboy Interview - “God doesn’t come until the end of the white man’s time” (PSA NM-MT 8). Page 18 from the original typescript of Alex Haley’s 1963 interview of Malcolm X for Playboy magazine, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed “Malcolm X” in the bottom margin (with a marginal line indicating his approval of the contents). In full: [Malcolm X] and Mr. Muhammad’s the only one who has a thorough knowledge of both God and the devil and Armageddon.
[Haley] But can’t you say — haven’t you heard your leader at least mention what’s supposed to happen to white men then?
[Malcolm X] The white man himself refers to Armageddon. After then there won’t be any more war because there won’t be any more war-mongers. Many white statesmen refer to the third World War as Armageddon.
[Haley] When is it supposed to be, can you say that?
[Malcolm X] I don’t know when it’s supposed to be. But I know the time is so near, the white man is finished. God doesn’t come until the end of the white man’s time.
[Haley] Mr. Malcolm, let’s get to the crux of your movement, or your religion. Not to mince words. Your teaching of hatred. Race hatred.
[Malcolm X] I was wondering how long it would take you to get to that. It’s the first thing the white man —
[Haley] But just a moment, Mr. Malcolm. You claim to be Muslims, your version of the Moslem religion. But what can be your defense that your version is obviously based on hatred, predicated on hatred? How can you reconcile a negative separationist perspective such as you exhibit with true Moslemism which holds that all living things are sacred, equal and part of the divine scheme?
[Malcolm X] Sir, I was going to say that as soon as the white man hears a black man say he’s through loving white people, then…” In very fine condition. Encapsulated and graded by PSA/DNA as “NM - MT 8.”
Playboy’s May 1963 interview with Malcolm X was one of the most famous of Haley’s career and gave most readers their first in-depth look at Malcolm X’s teachings and personality. Supporters and critics viewed the Muslim minister in very different terms. Admirers saw him as a courageous advocate for the rights of African-Americans and condemned crimes against black Americans; detractors accused him of preaching racism, black supremacy, and violence. Nevertheless, he has been described as one of the greatest and most influential African-American leaders in history. Within a year of granting this interview, with America still gripped by ever-growing racial tension, the once-combative black nationalist Malcolm X had repudiated almost every stance in the interview. He had broken with the Nation of Islam movement, fallen out with its leader, Elijah Muhammad, renounced black supremacy, and embraced racial equality and human rights. He was assassinated in Harlem in 1965. The Marc and Mary Perkins Collection. Starting Bid $500
217. Bill Wilson Signed Photograph. Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (1895–1971), the treatment program which has helped millions of people recover from a disease long stigmatized and regarded as irreversible. Uncomm vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Bill Wilson dressed in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “Dear Jack, This with affection, Ever, Bill, NY, 3/14/61.” Affixed to a same-size mount and in very good to fine condition, with light scuffing, edge chipping, and very poor contrast to start of the inscription. Starting Bid $200
Businessmen
Hughes presents his portrait to a fellow aviation and motion picture executive
232. Howard Hughes Signed Photograph to George Armsby, a Fellow Film and Aviation Executive. Fabled billionaire industrialist, filmmaker, and aviator (1905–1976) who takes a place among the most colorful personalities of the 20th century. Vintage matte-finish 6.75 x 9 photo of Hughes in a half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mr. & Mrs. George Armsby, from one who can never repay your many graces, Howard.” In very good to fine condition, with trimmed edges, and discoloration to his suit jacket. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
George Newell Armsby (1876–1942) was on the boards of CurtissWright, Universal Pictures, Bancamerica-Blair, and other major corporations, and was involved in the formation of Transcontinental Air Transport, which later became TWA. Starting Bid $300
Scientists and Inventors
Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed - Rejecting the Notion of Worms Arising from Germinating Seeds
245. Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed - Rejecting the Notion of Worms Arising from Germinating Seeds. ALS signed “Ch. Darwin,” one page, 5 x 8, Down, Beckenham, Kent, Railway Station letterhead, November 11, 1881. Handwritten letter to Julius Frazelle Galbraith, in full: “I thank you for your kindness in having written me so long a letter, but I can assure you that there is not a naturalist in the world who would credit that germinating seeds could be developed into animals of any kind. There was plenty of time and means for the indefinite multiplication of innumerable kinds of animals in the cask.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and staining.
The recipient, J. F. Galbraith of Nelsonville, Manitoba, wrote Darwin a three-page letter on October 20, 1881, in which he recounts an incident of the development of worms in a barrel of wheat, noting that he had pondered Darwin’s view that plants and animals may have had a common ancestor. Darwin tactfully sets him straight. A desirable scientific letter by the great naturalist. Starting Bid $1000
246. Charles Darwin Signature. Sought-after ink signature, “Ch. Darwin,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1 slip clipped from the close of a letter. Attractively matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 8.75 x 12.25. In fine condition, with a faint stain, and the first name light but fully legible. Starting Bid $500
249. Thomas Edison Signature.
Vintage ink signature, “Thos. A. Edison,” on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card bearing an affixed 3¢ postage stamp portraying the great inventor. Mounted under plastic, matted, and framed with a 2¢ stamp honoring the ‘Electric Light’s Golden Jubilee’ to an overall size of 9 x 6.25. In fine condition.
The consignor notes: “This was a gift from the late Forrest J. Ackerman, an avid collector and well-known editor, writer and creator of science fiction works. At that time my late husband and I were operating a bed and breakfast in Florence, Alabama, where Edison and Ford had stayed in 1921 on a visit to the area.” Starting Bid $200
Edison electrifies America—an 1884 annual report of the Edison Company for Isolated Lighting
248. Thomas Edison Document SignedAnnual Report of the Edison Company for Isolated Lighting. Manuscript DS, signed “Thos. A. Edison,” one page both sides, 8 x 12.5, January 1, 1884. Document headed, “Annual Report of the Edison Company for Isolated Lighting,” in part: “The amount of the Capital Stock of the Company is $1,000,000. The amount of the Capital stock actually paid in is $735,253.66, of which amount $382,500 has been issued in payment for property necessary for the business of the Company, purchased by the Trustees. The remaining $352,753.66 has been paid in cash. The indebtedness of the Company is $98,009.72.” Signed twice at the conclusion in ink by Sherburne B. Eaton, president of the company, and by four trustees: Charles Henry Coster, Thomas A. Edison, Edward H. Johnson, and one other. Also signed on the reverse by Joseph Hutchinson as the company’s secretary, and countersigned by a notary. In very good to fine condition, with splitting to the ends of the folds.
This document dates to a pivotal moment in the expansion of Thomas Edison’s electrical empire, when centralized power stations were still in their infancy and smaller, self-contained “isolated lighting” systems were a key part of electrification. Formed to supply electric light to factories, hotels, and estates beyond the reach of urban grids, the Edison Company for Isolated Lighting reflects the transitional phase between experimental invention and scalable infrastructure.
By 1884—just two years after the opening of the Pearl Street Station in New York—Edison and his associates were aggressively commercializing electric light, refining both the financial and technological frameworks that would underpin the modern utility industry. This report, signed by Edison and his business partners, offers a rare snapshot of the company’s capitalization, asset structure, and liabilities during this formative period in the electrification of America. Starting Bid $500
De Forest writes
to a wireless innovator, complaining of “the curses of Marconi, via his R.C.A. bastard child” and “the wolves & the Hebrews of Wall St.”
247. Lee de Forest Archive of (5) Autograph Letters Signed to His Early Assistant: “We stood side by side, shoulder to shoulder, and we showed the world what was American Wireless, and with it licked creation!”. Extraordinary archive of five handwritten letters by Lee DeForest, three signed “Doc,” two signed “Lee de Forest,” and one unsigned, totaling 24 pages, all about 8 x 10, dated from circa 1905 to 1940. De Forest writes to his chief technician, Harry Mack Horton, with remarkable commentary on his early radio experiments and a fantastic letter in which he criticizes Marconi.
Excerpts from the letters:
No date [c. 1905]: “Splendid work—like shot falling into a tin pan—You ought to step up your frequency a bit. Could hardly hear you till 4:30 tho we thought we heard you. Then I got in tune. From 4:30 to 4:38 I lost you, then I happened to put my hand on the tuner slide connected with the receiver wire, I got you well. Then you must have made some change, for I got you loud again, without hand on. 4:45—better yet. Tuning on impedance by close, as you found...It appears that when your wave is such that putting hand on slide decreases sound that then you can tune quite closely on the tuner; but for another wavelength, where putting hand on slide increases the sound, that tuning on tuner is not so close...Anyway, for certain wave-lengths putting hand on slider will increase, & for other wave-lengths this will decrease sound…Keep full notes, especially about this noise business, & how to kill static. There’s lots to learn about this loop circuit of mine.”
July 31, [c. 1905]: “Is it absolutely impossible for you to get power say 4 a.m. for a few tests? We will send at any old time to you when we get fixed up. Found some of these wires 216 ft. some 193 ft. long—& the skyline sagging a good 25 ft. in middle. Am putting in a light steel cable in place…will make all lines same length, & split the four—a la—Buffalo. Found Iredell using 3 osc. & 22 antenna—not much chance to get us on such a tune, I figure ¾ & 12, or 1 ¼ & 14 are in tune (by hot-wire ammeter, which I bought) & think you will have a better chance on such tunes. (‘George Barbour’). Our height is 20 ft. less than it should be, even with horizontal skyline & if all these tricks don’t get us in, will holler to Manney to raise top masts, as per original specs. But you must get us with 180 ft. masts—450 miles—sure thing—easy. 2000 ft. antenna coming from New Orleans, & new pan-cake timer-V.C.’s.”
March 12, [1935]: “I’m so sorry to learn that you have again been fearfully ill. You poor dear, you’ve had far more than your share of
sickness. And it’s a damned shame too that in these late years the curses of Marconi, via his R.C.A. bastard child, has followed you, to rob you of your well-earned deserts. But such is life of a wireless Man—& always has been, with you Mac, it would seem!...
The bright spot of that trip east in 1932 was the half day or so I spent with you, reliving the brave old days at the start of this century, when we were young & full of ideas & courage-& foolishness. We started big things then, Boy, in a small way, warily & determinedly; But we were too honest, too trusting, to go on with the fine start we made when the wolves & the Hebrews of Wall St. got a scent of our blood. Many a time have I looked back & thought how different would have been the history of American Wireless had I had sense enough to sell a few hundred thousand dollars worth of my Am. De F. W. stock in 1905, & laid by a ‘war-chest,’ to buy in the Co’s. assets after the collapse of White & Wilson.”
December 10, 1940, to Harry Mack Horton’s widow: “Poor Harry Mac—I knew him and loved him like a Brother. Through those early years of our struggle against overwhelming odds and opposition we stood side by side, shoulder to shoulder, and we showed the world what was American Wireless, and with it licked creation! We did. I am proud, have always been proud, to have found, so early, so faithful and staunch a helper and support. The History of American Wireless Telegraphy would not be what it is today, had it not been for the fine, undaunted, undiscouraged, determined efforts, in face of every form of obstacle, delay and set-back—which Mac, and a few loyal fighters like him waged by my side—from 1901 to 1910.
My memory is filled with comforting recollections, some of them grim, many light and humorous, of the days we worked together; at Washington, Toronto, Key West, Ireland, New York—long days of toil and dark nights of watching, side by side—determined, the two of us, like two brother soldiers, to win the battle, never mind the hardship, nor the lack of proper support from those for who we loyally struggled. Some of our labors, our adventures, would well form a Saga of Wireless.”
Includes two of the original mailing envelopes, both addressed in de Forest’s hand, incorporating his full name, “Lee de Forest,” in the return address area, plus a vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of the inventor , signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To my dear old friend ‘Mac,’ Comrade & helper in the good old days of Wireless, ‘When there weren’t no Radio Commission’ and a man could raise an antenna—to suit his own sweet trill! And how many we raised! Yours till the mast falls—’Doc.’” In overall very good to fine condition. Starting Bid $500
254. Albert Einstein Signature. Sought-after fountain pen signature, “Beste Grüsse, von…A. Einstein,” on an off-white 3 x .5 slip, nicely matted and framed with the iconic image of the genius with his tongue out to an overall size of 10 x 12. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
Einstein’s witty quatrains: “What was the good Lord thinking when he created women, giving them the face of saints, but shameless from behind?”
251. Albert Einstein Handwritten Poems: “What was the good Lord thinking when he created women, giving them the face of saints, but shameless from behind?”. Interesting pair of unsigned handwritten poems in German by Albert Einstein, one page, 4 x 3, no date. Einstein pens two epigrammatic quatrains, in full (translated): “What was the good Lord thinking when he created women, giving them the face of saints, but shameless from behind? / From the outset, there was no doubt about the author of such letters; only those consumed by greed could so completely forget their dignity.” In fine condition, with a light central vertical fold.
These witty and uncharacteristically sardonic verses offer a rare glimpse into Einstein’s lesser-known literary side, revealing a playful yet pointed command of language that contrasts with his public scientific persona. The sharp humor and moral commentary embedded in these quatrains highlight his intellectual breadth beyond physics, offering insight into the personal and human dimensions of one of history’s greatest minds. Starting Bid $1000
Einstein argues with an opponent of the Theory of Relativity: “I think for the time being that you have surrendered to an impermissible mysticism, forgetting that equations are about quantities”
250. Albert Einstein Autograph Letter
Signed to an Opponent Physicist: “I think for the time being that you have surrendered to an impermissible mysticism, forgetting that equations are about quantities.” ALS in German, signed “Einstein,” one page, 8.5 x 10.5, no date but postmarked July 5, 1920. Handwritten letter to Swiss physicist Édouard Guillaume, in full (translated): “My behavior must seem unfriendly and uncollegial to you; it’s as if I wanted to condemn you by silence. In reality, however, it’s something quite different. I’ve often tried to understand what you say, but I’ve always failed utterly. If I wrote about Grossmann that it’s nonsense, this has to be understood with respect to me, or better, with respect to the state of my brain at the present moment. We call nonsense what we can’t understand; there is no other criterion. And you must forgive me all the more as essays and manuscripts rain down on poor me like lashes of the whip on a hackney-carriage nag. But since you press me so energetically, I have no choice but to seek enlightenment through repeated correspondence on the basis of the little enclosed notice and your letter.
You say that Θ Θ′ are periods of pendulums, that is, things, not quantities, and you write, Θ t = Θ′ t′.
Are these symbolic equations of some kind?
I can’t make sense of it as an equation between quantities. I therefore don’t understand anything that follows, and I think for the time being that you have surrendered to an impermissible mysticism, forgetting that equations are about quantities. When I talk about the ‘length l’ or the ‘period t’ of a pendulum, what I mean by that is always the ‘measured value l of the length when measured in a given unit of length’ or the ‘measured value t of the period when measured in a given unit of time.’
Only after you have cleared this indigestion up for me will I be able to think further. Sincere greetings to you, the old colleagues, and your wife.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in Einstein’s own hand and incorporating his signature, “A. Einstein,” as part of the return address.
Édouard Guillaume (1881–1959) was a Swiss physicist and patent examiner who became a persistent irritant to Einstein during the 1910s–1920s, stubbornly insisting he had developed a modified relativity theory that preserved the concept of ‘universal time’—an idea Einstein had fundamentally demolished. Guillaume pursued his heterodox views relentlessly, corresponding aggressively with leading physicists despite finding no traction in the mainstream. Starting Bid $1000
Einstein compares physics and psychology: “He confronts similar problems (quantum theory), but as I said, he must strive to make progress using his own methods”
252. Albert Einstein Typed Letter Signed on Physics and Psychology: “This analogy is useless in physics”. TLS in German, signed “A. Einstein,” one page on a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard, September 20, 1921. Letter to Eberhard Zwirner of Löwenberg, criticizing the work of the psychologist Wolfgang Köhler, one of the founders of Gestalt psychology. In full (translated): “Köhler adopts the concept of Gestalt as he understands it in physics and seeks analogies in the psychological realm. Of course, this analogy is useless in physics. He confronts similar problems (quantum theory), but as I said, he must strive to make progress using his own methods.” In fine condition.
This letter captures Albert Einstein engaging with ideas beyond physics at a moment when both quantum theory and modern psychology were rapidly evolving. Writing shortly after his rise to global prominence, Einstein critiques Wolfgang Köhler’s attempt to draw parallels between physical concepts and Gestalt psychology, reflecting broader intellectual debates about whether scientific frameworks could cross disciplinary boundaries. Einstein insists on methodological rigor, relating his view that psychology, like physics, must develop through its own principles rather than borrowed analogies. Starting Bid $1000
Einstein signs a photo for a member of the Intergovernmental Refugee Commission
253. Albert Einstein Signed Photograph to a Member of the Intergovernmental Refugee Commission. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of Einstein at a meeting with dignitaries, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To High Salpeter, A. Einstein, 51.” Reverse bears the credit stamp of “Edward H. Zwerin, Empire News Photos.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered small surface creases, and some skipping to the signature and inscription.
High Salpeter’s 1969 New York Times obituary described him as a civic leader, noting: ‘He served on the Intergovernmental Refugee Commission, which rescued refugees from Nazi territory, including Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi and Franz Werfel. Mr. Salpeter had been executive vice president of the American Friends of the Hebrew University and executive director of the merged fund-raising arm of the Hebrew University, Weizmann Institute of Science and the Technion of Haifa. In 1953 he was director of organization for the American Jewish Congress. He was a former president of its Queens division and had been a trustee of the Jewish Education Committee. As co-chairman of the American-Israel Music Alliance, he helped bring the Gadna Youth Symphony Orchestra of Israel to the United States on a tour.’ Starting Bid $1000
255. Robert Fulton Partial Autograph Document Signed. American inventor, engineer, and entrepreneur (1765–1815) best known for designing the first commercially successful steamboat. Partial ADS, signed “Robert Futlon,” one page, 6.75 x 4.5, no date. Conclusion of a document regarding shipments of coal, in part: “Coals now deposited by a Mr. Fullar…of the company in 1814 at the following places: 1000 Bushels at Cumberland River below Louisville, 1000 D’o at Chickasaw Bluffs…1000 D’o Arkansas River…1000 at Walnut Hills.” In very good condition, with short tears, old reinforcements on the reverse, small areas of paper loss, and scattered staining. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $300
“I take the liberty of referring to you a brave workman bitten…in Grenoble by a rabid dog, whom the doctor referred to me in the thought that I could treat him”—handwritten 1885 letter from Louis Pasteur dated three months before administering his first successful rabies inoculation
256. Louis Pasteur Autograph Letter Signed on a Workman Bitten “by a rabid dog”. ALS in French, “L. Pasteur,” one page, both sides, 5.25 x 8, April 1, 1885. Handwritten letter from Louis Pasteur to “Monsieur d’Angély,” penned a few weeks before his first effective application of the rabies vaccine on the young Alsatian Joseph Meister, which took place in July 1885. In the letter, Pasteur conveys concern not only about his patient’s health, but also his patient’s financial needs and insurance, in part (translated): “I take the liberty of referring to you a brave workman bitten…in Grenoble by a rabid dog, whom the doctor referred to me in the thought that I could treat him, but you know that I have not yet dared to do anything to the man… You would be very kind to take note of this workman’s insurance policy and give him advice so that he can – without untying his purse – recover the money to which he seems to have certain rights.” In fine condition. After five years of extensive study of the rabies virus and the successful treatment of several infected dogs, Louis Pasteur faced his first human patient in July of 1885. Certain that the severely bitten nine-year-old Joseph Meister would not survive without treatment, he began the course of the 13 injections; after administering all 13, one each day, in progressively stronger doses, Meister regained strength and never developed rabies. After a second successful treatment on a bitten shepherd, which began in October, word spread, and people began to seek him out for the vaccinations. Starting Bid $200
Intellectuals
Freud celebrates his 80th birthday
268. Sigmund Freud Signed Thank-You Card. Fabulous thank-you card sent following his 80th birthday, 6 x 4.75, May 1936, signed in fountain pen, “Ihr, Freud.” The printed text, in German, reads (translated): “Thank you very much for your participation in the celebration of my eightieth birthday.” In fine condition, with a trivial crease near the bottom edge. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, addressed in another hand to Boston-based psychiatrist and neurologist Isador Coriat, one of the first American psychoanalysts. Also includes a full letter of authenticity from JSA. Starting Bid $300
269. Carl Jung Typed Letter Signed with Kusnacht Appointment Card. TLS in German, signed “C. G. Jung,” one page, 8.25 x 5.75, personal letterhead, October 1, 1934. Letter to Mrs. S. Strauss-Kloebe of Kreuzwinkel (Planegg near Munich), in full: “I am unfortunately very busy this winter and would not be able to see you before January 15, but I would be happy to do so then. Perhaps you could remind me again at the beginning of January.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a partly printed 5.75 x 4 appointment card from the offices of Dr. Carl Jung, who expects to see ‘Frau S. Strauss, Monday, February 4’ at 12 o’clock in Küsnacht (his home/office near Zürich); and a printed form ‘thank you’ card, 4.5 x 3, sent by Jung after his 75th birthday (translated): “C. G. Jung thanks you very much for your kind congratulations on his 75th birthday. Küsnacht-Zürich, July 1950.” Starting Bid $200
Notorious Figures and Lawmen
“President Kennedy is dead”
—historic set of three AP teletype rolls— over 60 feet in length—containing up-to-the-minute bulletin reports on the JFK assassination
286. Kennedy Assassination (3) Associated Press Teletype Rolls - Over 60 Feet in Length. Three original Associated Press teletype rolls reporting the breaking news of the Kennedy assassination in Dallas, Texas, and the subsequent manhunt for assassin Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963. The rolls comprise over 60 feet of bulletins (AP114 to AP228), including one roll—primarily AP114—measuring approximately six feet in length; a second, covering AP117 to AP170, extending roughly 30 feet; and a third, spanning AP204 to AP228, reaching nearly 25 feet. The teletype rolls include reports on the shooting, witness accounts, Mrs. Kennedy’s reaction, Secret Service and police response, events at Parkland Hospital where the President was ultimately declared dead, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing-in, and the pursuit and arrest of the gunman. Highlights available online at www.RRAuction.com.
Lyndon Johnson took the oath as the 36th president of the United States shortly after President Kennedy’s death. Johnson took the oath in a compartment of a jet plane at Love Field in Dallas, and he took over the reins of government when he arrived in Washington Friday night. Almost immediately after arriving in Washington, he said in a broadcast to the nation—‘I will do my best. That is all I can do. I ask for your help—and God’s.’” Rolled and in overall fine condition, with edgewear, and some tape-repaired tears, the worst occurring to a football score bulletin. Starting Bid $200
287. Kennedy Assassination: Warren Commission (7) MultiSigned Book - From the Library of Dallas Mayor Earl Cabbel. Multi-signed book from the personal library of Earl Cabbel, the Mayor of Dallas at the time of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy: The President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy. First edition. Washington D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1964. Hardcover, 6 x 9.5, 888 pages. Signed on the first free end page in ink and ballpoint by all seven members of the Warren Commission: Earl Warren, Richard Russell, Jr., John Sherman Cooper, Hale Boggs, Gerald Ford, Allen Dulles, and John J. McCloy. The upper portion of the signed page bears Cabbel’s ownership signature. Autographic condition: very good to fine condition, with light stains and spotting, and the edge partially detached from the binding. Book condition: Starting Bid $200
288. Kennedy Assassination: Warren Commission (8) Multi-Signed Photograph. Scarce vintage matte-finish 12 x 6.5 Ackad Studio portrait photograph of the President’s Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy—known unofficially as the Warren Commission—picturing all seven members seated together at a table with J. Lee Rankin, general counsel to the Warren Commission, with a hanging portrait of John F. Kennedy visible on the back wall, signed on the original presentation mount in ink and ballpoint by those pictured: Gerald Ford, Hale Boggs, Richard Russell, Jr., Earl Warren, John Sherman Cooper, John J. McCloy, Allen Dulles, and J. Lee Rankin. In fine condition. An exceptionally rare offering—this is our first photograph signed in full by the entire Warren Commission. Starting Bid $200
Unique Carousel Club archive filled with checks signed by Jack Ruby, plus an immigration document for a limbo dancer
289. Jack Ruby Carousel Club Archive with (7) Signed Checks, (1) DS for the Employment of a Limbo Dancer, and Other Ephemera. Archive of documents and ephemera related to the Carousel Club, highlighted by eight Jack Ruby autographs. Largely dating to the months preceding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, this material captures Ruby in his role as a Dallas nightclub operator, offering a rare snapshot of his everyday business activities just before the act that would make him infamous—the killing of JFK’s assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. The archive includes:
- 6 Merchants State Bank checks, all filled out and signed by Ruby, “Carousel Club, Jack Ruby,” dated from July 8–November 8, 1963.
- 1 Industrial National Bank customer draft check, filled out and signed by Ruby, “Carousel Club, Jack Ruby,” September 5, 1963.
- 1 “Petition to Classify Nonimmigrant as Temporary Worker” document, signed four times (twice in cursive, and twice in print) by Jack Ruby, for the employment of an entertainer specializing in “limbo dancing.”
- 1 Dallas Power & Light Company bill, issued to Jack Ruby.
- 1 postcard written to Jack Ruby, July 31, 1963, in part: “I’m going to bring you a couple of leopards & take back my dogs.”
- 3 photostat music sheets credited to Jack Ruby and Robert Moss, entitled, “Stop and Think It Over,” “Quit Now,” and “Try Me Baby.”
- 1 letter written to Jack Ruby from Pappy Dolsen, in part: “I am very sorry about Chelo’s decision in wanting to come to work at another Club here and turning your offer down. Jack, these things are beyond my control and it hurts me to think that you feel that I am doing something underhanded, or, as you put it—’fishy’…Jack, I do not intend to become involved in any ‘hassles’ regarding competition between any clubs or operators.”
- 2 promotional flyers for burlesque shows at “The New Carousel.”
- 2 promotional cards advertising, “The Carousel Presents Miss Mili Perele.”
- 1 letter signed by Ralph Paul, January 22, 1964, advising that “the Carousel Club, Dallas, Texas is now doing business as the Big D Copa and there has been no change in ownership.”
- 1 Western Union telegram, July 5, 1962, confirming a “contract between Jack Ruby and Miss Peggy Steele.”
- 1 lengthy, 30-page packet entitled “Rules Governing Dance Halls,” issued by the city of Dallas.
In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Military
302. Charles Cornwallis Autograph Letter Signed. English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. The crushing defeat aroused much antiwar sentiment in England, and hostilities thereafter tapered off until the final withdrawal of British troops in 1783. ALS signed “Cornwallis,” one page, 7.5 x 9.75, February 17, 1794. Handwritten letter to Sir Isaac Heard, in full: “I have been obliged by a severe indisposition, to give up all thoughts of taking my seat in the course of this week, and have given intimation of this to the Lord Chancellor—I request that you will be so kind as to inform any persons who would otherwise either officially or from inclination be disposed to attend.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
303. Henry Knox Autograph Letter Signed. Revolutionary War general, first United States Secretary of War, and founder of the military school that became West Point (1750–1806). ALS signed “H. Knox,” one page, 7.25 x 9, January 16, 1795. Handwritten letter to General Henry Jackson, in full: “The gentleman who will deliver you this is Mr. John George Williams who has an intention to visit the district of Maine and will perhaps form a settlement there. This gentleman may remain some time in Boston. I pray you to cause him to experience the urbanity and hospitality of the place.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
304. Jefferson Davis Autograph Letter Signed. ALS, signed “Jefferson Davis,” one page, 5 x 8, April 28, 1874. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Webster,” in full: “It gives me much pleasure to comply with your request and I pray you to believe me.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Patton arrives in Europe amidst World War I:
“Paris is just as usual and very interesting, the theatres are running and we can hardly realize there is a war except that now and then one sees a man with a leg or so missing”
305. George S. Patton World War I-Dated Autograph Letter Signed: “We can hardly realize there is a war except that now and then one sees a man with a leg or so missing”. World War I-dated ALS signed “George S. Patton, Jr.,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 10.5, July 3, 1917. Handwritten letter to his “Mama,” sent while deployed in England during World War I. In part: “It is funny to see us getting more and more English, we wear their belt and several officers have taken to using the light colored English breeches. I have a pair myself. There’s going to be a big parade in the morning in honor of Lagayette and the fourth combined. A battalion of the 16th inft. and Col. Allvin are to be the chief attraction. Our men look fine compated to the other troops they are so much bigger…Well so far we are just as safe as if we were at El Paso and a lot more comfortable. I and two other young chaps have an apartment…Paris is just as usual and very interesting, the theatres are running and we can hardly realize there is a war except that now and then one sees a man with a leg or so missing.” In fine condition. In 1917, George S. Patton was promoted to captain and joined General Pershing’s advance party to Europe, arriving in Liverpool, England, on June 8th. He initially served as Pershing’s aide and oversaw troop training in Paris until September. Unhappy with a desk role, Patton became interested in tanks. Encouraged by Colonel Fox Conner, he shifted focus from infantry to armor. Assigned to create the AEF Light Tank School in November, Patton trained with French tanks and studied British tank operations at Cambrai. He was promoted to major in January 1918 and later to lieutenant colonel in April. At Bourg, he received the first U.S. tanks and trained crews, advocating for tank use in infantry support. Starting Bid $200
Art, Architecture, and Design
Holy Cats by Andy Warhol’s Mother—a rare privately-printed artist’s book
430. Andy Warhol: Holy Cats by Andy Warhol’s Mother. Rare book: Holy Cats by Andy Warhol’s Mother. First edition. NY: Privately printed, 1954. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9.25, comprising 21 offset lithographs (including one for the cover), on various colored papers. Book condition: G/None, with light stains to boards, the paper cover along the spine broken at the center and upper and lower left edges (with old tape reinforcement to rear joint), with slight cracking along inside covers.
Holy Cats was created and drawn by Andy Warhol’s mother, Julia Warhola (1891-1972) in memory of her cat, Hester. Warhola sketched the line drawings and created the cursive captions in her own hand comically illustrating the great variety of feline personalities. The captioned drawings are each printed on colored paper totaling twenty pages plus original cover image. The book was privately printed one time in 1954 in a small edition. Starting Bid $200
429. Andy Warhol Signed ‘Marilyn Monroe’ Retrospective Invitation Card. Original 7 x 7 invitation card to “Andy Warhol: A Print Retrospective” at Castelli Graphics in New York City, November 21–December 22, 1981, signed on the front in black felt tip by Andy Warhol. The front of the card features an offset lithograph of Warhol’s iconic portrait of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, entitled ‘Marilyn, 1967.’ In fine condition, with minor surface rubbing. Starting Bid $200
“Society has certainly reserved for me, as an artist, a cruel fate”—Paul Gauguin writes from Tahiti in March 1898, shortly after his suicide attempt, expressing despair and frustration at a low point in his life and career, with candid remarks on his finances, the art world, and his circle of friends
428. Paul Gauguin Autograph Letter Signed from Tahiti - “Society has certainly reserved for me, as an artist, a cruel fate”. ALS in French, one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, March 1898. Handwritten letter to his close friend, the French avant-garde composer William Molard (1862-1936), in full (translated): “Thank you for your New Year wishes, even if I have little hope of seeing my situation improve. It is becoming more and more deplorable because of the reluctance, I would even say the bad faith, of my creditors. Society has certainly reserved for me, as an artist, a cruel fate. Moreover, Leclercq will sell more than paintings in Norway, and since we are at it, I do not know at all how the exhibition in Sweden went. I know well that it brought in nothing financially, but you did not say a word about its intellectual result. Do not speak to me any more about Talboum. I have dismissed him from my mind. Besides, I know what is happening with those creoles living in Paris, God knows how, through various means without a doubt. I see from your letter that you are working hard. Will the poor Roinard succeed with his play, or at least succeed in staging it with his subscription system, which I learned about in the Mercure. If I were in Paris, I think I would have help in assembling the orchestra through Schenklud, the cellist, and the Choral Society of amateur singers to which he belongs. But like everything, one can manage with a piano and a harmonium.
I must smile at your confidence in the captain’s message and even more at the treatment of Schuffenecker, who has tried all the medical systems known and who should, in the end, be treated in a psychiatric asylum. He must be furious at my silence. But I admit that it has been impossible for me to respond to the numerous foolish letters he has sent me. He writes exclusively about his problems of money and art, which he finds sterile and unpleasant, whereas I would have been so happy, he says, if I were not so wicked, so mean, etc. Without reading the newspapers, I learned that Strindberg had set off in a balloon toward the North Pole, but that since then there has been no news of the three explorers. I hope that he will return from a failure, but without any injury.
Do not let your work make you forget, my dear Molard, that I have given you a special authorization for the publication of Noa Noa, which is still with Maurice. Do not forget this, otherwise the money will vanish
like this morning’s dew. Please, dear Molard, convey my best wishes to Ida and to all my friends.” In fine condition. Gauguin visited Tahiti for the first time in 1891, and in 1895, enchanted and inspired by the simple beauty of the island and no longer wishing to remain in Paris, he returned. His paintings from this period are among his best, bold and colorful, depicting a society he viewed as spared from the ills of civilization. However, despite the praise of his colleagues and the efforts of dealers, Gauguin met with little success, and, reduced to poverty, he attempted suicide in late 1897 or early 1898.
Written shortly after this desperate episode, the present letter expresses Gauguin’s chronic depression and frustration to a friend who counted among his most ardent supporters. It was, for example, at the salon held by Molard and his wife, the Swedish sculptor Ida Ericson, that Gauguin was introduced to the Swedish novelist and dramatist August Strindberg (1849 to 1912). Strindberg declined Gauguin’s request to write a preface for the catalogue of the Drouot sale of February 1895, organized to raise funds for the painter’s second voyage to Tahiti.
Later in Tahiti, Gauguin was informed of Strindberg’s balloon voyage toward the North Pole. The expedition mentioned above was probably undertaken in search of the Swedish engineer Salomon Andrée and his two companions who, the previous July, had encountered the author P. Napoléon Roinard.
Emile Schuffenecker (1851 to 1934) was a French Post Impressionist artist, painter, art teacher, and collector, and one of Van Gogh’s earliest supporters. A close friend of Gauguin, he was an outspoken advocate for his work and was instrumental in organizing the important 1889 exhibition at the Volpini Gallery, a key moment in Gauguin’s career.
Julien Leclercq (1865 to 1901) was a French poet and Symbolist art critic, a contributor to the Mercure de France, and an organizer of contemporary art exhibitions. A supporter and associate of Gauguin, he at times acted as his financial secretary and helped promote his work abroad, notably in Scandinavia. In 1901, he organized a major Van Gogh retrospective in Paris at the Bernheim Jeune Galleries before dying unexpectedly later that year while preparing another exhibition. Starting Bid $1000
“My life as a thriller writer” —the James Bond author prepares to speak before the London Author’s Club
477. Ian Fleming Typed Letter Signed, Preparing to Speak “about my life as a thriller writer”. TLS signed “Yours sincerely, Ian Fleming,” one page, 8 x 10, 4 Old Mitre Court letterhead, August 30, 1961. Letter to Robin Goodfellow of the Author’s Club, London, in part: “I am highly honoured by the kind invitation extended by your Committee. To tell you the truth, I loathe these sort of functions and I have absolutely nothing to say of any interest to anyone, but I shall do my best to get up and waffle incoherently about my life as a thriller writer. November 22nd looks a very long way ahead, but as I have no appointments of any kind from now until the end of the year I can suggest no preferable alternative. So I will put a skull-and-cross-bones against that evening in my empty engagement book.” In fine condition. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200
478. Allen Ginsberg Oversized Signed and Captioned Photograph: “Peter Orlovsky legs crossed mysterious-haired, W. S. Burroughs with camera & hat shading Mediterranean sun, myself white pants”. Outstanding semi-glossy 14 x 11 silver gelatin photo of Ginsberg and friends in Morocco in 1961, lengthily captioned and signed in the lower border in bold ink, “Peter Orlovsky legs crossed mysterious-haired, W. S. Burroughs with camera & hat shading Mediterranean sun, myself white pants earnest, Alan Anson resolute visiting from Venice to help type new Apocalyptic cut-up material overflow from Naked Lunch, Gregory Corso sunglassed & Minox’d, he’d been gambling with Francis Bacon at Casino, Ian Sommerville assisting sound-collage electronic & stroboscope alpha-rhythm & Dream Machine experiments with Bill & Brion Gysin then in town, Paul Bowles squinting in bright mid-day light seated on ground, all assembled outside Bill’s french-doored room on garden, my Kodak-Retina in young Michael Portman’s hands, Villa Muniria, 1 Calle Magellanes, Tanger, Maroc, July 1961—Allen Ginsberg.” Reverse bears an Allen Ginsberg copyright stamp, dated 1994, and a pencil notation, “Signed by AG 1/96.” In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the right border, some creasing (and associated small flecks of emulsion loss) to the bottom of the image, and subtle crazing to the ink. Starting Bid $200
481. Stephen King Signed Book - The Dead Zone (First Edition). Signed book: The Dead Zone. First edition. NY: Viking Press, 1979. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.5, 426 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “Stephen King, 6/9/80.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: Starting Bid $200
C. S. Lewis dissects the question, “What Makes a Man great?”
482. C. S. Lewis Autograph Note Signed on ‘What Makmes a Man Great’. Influential Irish author and scholar (1898-1963), a former atheist who became an eloquent convert to Christianity, best known for his works on Christian theology and his much-beloved, seven-book juvenile fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia. ANS signed “C. S. Lewis,” one page, 6 x 7, ‘Scot’ W. P. Walker letterhead, December 15, 1962. Handwritten response to autograph collector Scot Walker’s inquiry, “What Makes a Man great?,” penned in the lower margin of the letter sent to him. Lewis writes, in full: “The question is obscure. Are you asking of a definition of greatness? Or for an empirical account of factors in heredity, education, etc. to be reached by a study of various great men? Anyway, I don’t know the answer to either question. But here is the autograph.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $200
Hemingway writes home from Spain during ‘The Dangerous Summer’—
“Won’t bother you with my troubles physical, moral, spiritual, monetary, logistical”
480. Ernest Hemingway Autograph Letter Signed to His Wife, Mary: “Won’t bother you with my troubles physical, moral, spiritual, monetary, logistical”. ALS signed “All love and Kiss much Hugalug, Big Kitten,” three pages, 7.5 x 9.75, October 15, 1959. Handwritten letter to his wife Mary, playfully calling her “Dearest Kittner,” with significant content referring to his delusionary nightmares (a factor in his suicide eighteen months later), the brilliant matador Antonio Ordonez, and his writing of a bullfight article for Life magazine, ‘The Dangerous Summer.’
In full: “Am hurrying to get this off before I start work so excuse any faults. Your pictures came and were lovely and everyone very happy and grateful you really do take wonderful pictures and they had all the fine quality of the old family groups. Enclose this piece in Sunday Times that came yesterday about BB. I never went because we were such good friends in letters and I was afraid he would be disappointed with the person.
Enclose checks $500 for your house expenses. Rene has all the money for Oct expenses. He wrote me after last checks I sent in Sept except $107.25 on the Semanas of Oct. so send check for him for $608.25. The Semanas plus the mes for November First and money over that for the first Semana and extras. He sent good accounts which I will bring. Am sure he has kept all the others well at the place. Enclose check too for Gregorio for 1st of month. Please see he for Christ’s sake has boat ready for when Antonio [Ordonez] comes. It would be too bloody if we stayed away. I gave him money to do everything he needed to do and then he would leave boat out of commission. Note that the c[y]clones are up into the I’s—But understand they’ve been away on the usual, as of late, pattern. (Hope I can write better than that when I crank up at the end of this page).
Won’t bother you with my troubles physical, moral, spiritual, monetary, logistical—but summary of working conditions is bad nightmares, wake with unbearable pain in neck, get back to sleep, rub neck and walk off cramps, if can’t sleep lie still and rest and say my prayers for other peoples, get up with deadly black ass and then work no matter what until half past one or two at which time I ring the cow bell and Negro puts the music on and I act cheerful cuesta lo quecuestan.
Including traveling time here from Paris on May 5th (afternoon of) have averaged 500 words a day which means plenty concentration since here as wrote nothing on trip altho took good notes on country
for the novel where it is in Hendaye and in Spain. Have driven and made notes over every place those unfortunate kids drove except the Riviera part which is so changed it would only kill what you remember. But have gotten the driving impressions and the fast car stuff down and solidly replanted in my head. I love writing to you so if you will pardon I will lay off starting drilling this my own tooth / your oil well / and put down some more.
Antonio cabled he had very bad bulls in his first fight, they ran and he could not make a faena. In his second fight Monday the 12th he had good Miuros and was fine with them both cutting ear of second. I hope to be there the 4th—that will give one day in N.Y. will try to come down the same way we came up. I would love to go on the Jet after reading you on it but have good outside cabin guaranteed for $387 and had already paid for it before I got your letter also will save enormously on baggage. This piece is much longer than I figured but I have to make something very good for that price so will make it as long as have to. The best time for them to publish would be the spring and after. I have it’s back broken will have Bill [Davis] hang photostat [of] it to prove I wrote it here (outside U.S.) so tax man won’t want to make a compromise on that, and then can write the rest in Cuba after Ketchum. Bill is going into town so must stop.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait of Hemingway to an overall size of 25 x 29.5. In fine condition.
Hemingway wrote this letter near the end of his stay in Spain while living at La Cónsula, the estate of American expatriate Nathan ‘Bill’ Davis near Málaga. The estate provided a quiet base where Hemingway could write and rest between bullfights, which he had come to Spain to follow closely. That summer, the famed bullfighters Antonio Ordóñez and his brother-in-law Luis Miguel Dominguín competed in a dramatic series of mano-a-mano bullfights, and Hemingway had agreed to cover the season for Life magazine while keeping detailed notes.
By October, the festivities had ended and Mary Hemingway was eager to return to Cuba after a difficult summer, but Hemingway insisted on staying in Spain to begin writing his article while still immersed in the atmosphere of the country. He finally started on October 10, quickly producing thousands of words as he reflected on Spain and the bullfighting season. Though Life had requested only 10,000 words, the project grew into a 120,000-word manuscript titled The Dangerous Summer, centered on the intense 1959 rivalry and portraying Antonio Ordóñez as the season’s hero. Starting Bid $1000
Handwritten 1859 letter from Melville arranging paid
lectures, including “The South Seas,” as he turns to lecturing amid financial strain
483. Herman Melville Autograph Letter Signed on Lecturing ‘The South Seas.’ ALS signed “H. Melville,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, February 12, 1859. Handwritten letter from Pittsfield to W. H. Barry arranging a lecture engagement, in part: “I should be happy to lecture at Lynn, if we can agree on the time &c.…the latter part of next week I leave for the West, to be gone two weeks, more or less. Upon my return I shall be able to name an exact day.” Melville offers to deliver “The South Seas,” and “Statues in Rome,” noting that if both are desired they should be scheduled “on successive nights, or at least upon nights near together as possible,” and adds of his fee that “thirty dollars for each lecture would not be too much.” In fine condition, with toning to
the edges, and partial splitting along the hinge. Accompanied by a custom slipcase with matching chemise.
Written during Melville’s later career as a lecturer, the letter reflects his transition from novelist to the lyceum circuit, drawing on the South Seas material that informed Typee and Omoo. To repair his faltering finances, Melville took up public lecturing from late 1857 to 1860, speaking at lyceums on subjects including Roman statuary and travel. His appearances—at times marked by a dry, critical tone toward the lecture culture itself—met with a mixed reception from contemporary audiences. Starting Bid $1000
Lengthy letter on the genesis and publication of Gone With the Wind, sent to its first reader: “It had to do with a girl named Pansy O’Hara (whose name, due to the pressure of public opinion, has been changed to Scarlett O’Hara)”
484. Margaret Mitchell Typed Letter Signed on the Genesis of Gone With the Wind, Sent to Its First Reader: “I am writing to thank you for the part you played in the acceptance and publication of my book, now titled ‘Gone With The Wind’”. Amazing TLS signed “Margaret Mitchell Marsh (Mrs. J. R. Marsh),” three pages both sides, 7 x 11, March 18, 1936. Letter to Dr. Charles Warren Everett concerning Gone with the Wind, written three months before the novel’s publication. Dr. Everett, a professor at Columbia College, had worked as a reader for the publisher Macmillan and reviewed Mitchell’s manuscript with enthusiasm, leading to the signing of the contract with the publishing house. He encouraged Mitchell to delve deeper into her research on the Civil War and to revise her novel considerably.
In part: “I am writing to thank you for the part you played in the acceptance and publication of my book, now titled ‘Gone With The Wind,’ which Macmillan Co. is bringing out some time in the near future. I know that you read so many manuscripts that I can’t expect you to remember mine, so perhaps I’d better identify it. When you read it it had no title. The manuscript, which was much, much longer than ‘Anthony Adverse’ was housed in countless very dirty manilla envelopes. The manuscript was distinguished by countless coffee and jam stains, poor typing and interlineations all up and down the margins and on the backs of sheets. It was furthermore distinguished by a hearty disregard for punctuation, spelling and all the elements of unity, coherence, etc. The scene was laid in Georgia, near Atlanta, between 1861 and 1873. It had to do with a girl named Pansy O’Hara (whose name, due to the pressure of public opinion, has been changed to Scarlett O’Hara) and her sister-in-law, Melanie Wilkes. It covered peace, war and reconstruction and, in particular, was about the Dalton to Atlanta campaign and the fall of Atlanta. I imagine you read it some time late last summer and I hope the foregoing identifies it.
But for you and the fine things you said about it, I’m sure the book would never have been sold and now that the last corrected proof has gone out of this house, I am so very grateful to you for your kindness and the pains you took over a hard job. But I’ll be frank. There have been times during the past six months when, could I have laid hands upon you, they would have been violent hands. I was torn between thinking of you, on the one hand, as a most intelligent man who appreciated what I was trying to get over and, on the other hand, thinking of you as the author of my toil and misery. For if you hadn’t turned in such a nice report to Mr. Latham, I should never have had to work as I have worked since September... I wrote the book, as mentioned above, nearly ten years ago and I wrote it for no other reason than that I had to occupy my mind or go crazy...I had the bad luck to break an ankle, mistake it for a sprain and keep on working. Arthritis set in, the ankle was in a cast off and on for three years and I was on
crutches nearly four years. I read enormously and rapidly and could get through about six books a day. Neither family nor friends could keep me supplied. I had to have something to do all the time because if I didn’t I’d think about the fact that the doctor had said I’d never walk again and would eventually be completely paralyzed. Well, he was a poor doctor because I can walk in spite of him. Finally my husband brought home two pounds of copy paper and said, ‘Write something. It doesn’t matter what.’ So I wrote this book because the Civil War is one of the few things I know a little about. We were living in a two room apartment and there was no room for books, especially the reference books I should have had to tackle such a project. But reference books bothered me not at all. You see, I wasn’t writing the book to sell but to amuse and occupy my self. So I wrote out of my memory of what I had read and what the old folks had told me. I wrote with a happy disregard for history or accuracy. It wouldn’t have done me any good to have had reference books around for I could only move with difficulty and pain and couldn’t lift anything heavier than a fork. So I had no histories to consult, no encyclopoedia, no thesaurus, no dictionary, not even a ‘Familiar Quotations.’ If I had had to look up everything I’d never have written a line. As it was I had my characters talk gaily about anything that came to mind from the price of cotton in Liverpool in 1864 to William Walker dying against a wall in Truxillo. With the courage of idiocy I tackled the Dalton to Atlanta campaign with never a qualm. Why should I qualm? I was only writing for myself…. So, when I finally reached the point where I could discard crutches and creep about and then saw a chance to actually walk again, I was through with the book. I had so hated it when I wrote it for I recognized it for what it was a bulwark against thinking too much. I was glad to be done with it, unfinished as it was, for there were far more fascinating things going on than writing and I had been missing them for four years. So some of the manilla envelopes were used to cover the spring on the sofa that had a habit of flying up into the seat of the unwary and some to level the sideboard where the floors were uneven. Then Mr. Latham came to town and said Lois had said I had a manuscript and could he see it....He liked it; you gave a grand report; they offered me a contract. The amount they offered me exactly equalled the amount of my doctors bills from an automobile accident so I signed up. And then a deep anguish of spirit fell upon me. I knew that every line, every word of that enormous manuscript would have to be checked for accuracy. Everything from whether or not people in the Sixties had toothbrushes to whether General Johnston held General Sherman at Kennesaw Mountain for twenty seven days or thirty days. Not to check each detail was unthinkable...the woods of Georgia are full of people who know where every battery was planted during the battle of Atlanta and they know who commanded every battery. If you try to find these people you can’t find them. But just make one error in print and they land on you like a duck on a June bug.” In very good to fine condition, with light soiling to the final page, and minor splitting to the ends of the mailing folds.Starting Bid $1000
Orwell, at work on his dystopian classic Nineteen Eighty-Four in November 1947, writes he has
“only done the rough draft of my novel, which I always consider as the half-way mark. I was supposed to finish it by May – now, God knows when”
486. George Orwell Autograph Letter
Signed on the Progress of Nineteen Eighty-Four. ALS signed “George,” three pages on two sheets, 6.75 x 8, Barnhill, Isle of Jura, Argyllshire letterhead, November 29, 1947. Handwritten letter to novelist Anthony Powell, sent during the composition of Nineteen Eighty-Four, in which Orwell discusses his declining health, limited productivity, and progress on the novel, in part: “Of course I’ve done no work for weeks – have only done the rough draft of my novel, which I always consider as the half-way mark. I was supposed to finish it by May – now, God knows when,” and reflecting that “in these days besides putting the date of publication in books one also ought to put the date of writing.” Referencing earlier work, he adds: “In the spring I’m reprinting a novel which came out in 1939 & was rather killed by the war, so that makes up a little for being late with my new one.” Beyond literary matters, Orwell turns to practical concerns, noting the difficulty of rural life and requesting assistance in obtaining a saddle, as “it’s so tiring riding bareback,” and closes with a family update, writing that Richard is “offensively well & full of violence.” In fine condition.
The novel he describes as having been “rather killed by the war” is Coming Up for Air, published on June 12, 1939, which in fact sold well and was quickly reprinted. The second edition referenced here appeared on May 13, 1948, as the first volume in the Universal Edition of Orwell’s works; Orwell received proofs on October 7 and returned them on October 22, 1947. Powell, the recipient, published John Aubrey and His Friends in 1948 and Brief Lives and Other Selected Writings of John Aubrey in 1949. This letter is included in the selected edition George Orwell: A Life in Letters.
Written at Barnhill during his final and most demanding creative period, the letter captures Orwell at work on Nineteen Eighty-Four, offering a candid account of its slow progress under deteriorating health and isolation. The work would ultimately be published by Secker & Warburg on June 8, 1949, quickly becoming a bestseller in England and abroad, and has since established itself as one of the defining literary works of the twentieth century. Starting Bid $1000
485. O. Henry Autograph Letter Signed. Short story writer born William Sydney Porter (1862–1910) known for his use of the surprise ending. ALS signed “Sydney Porter,” one page, 5 x 8, no date. Handwritten letter to “Mr. Johnston,” in full: “Thanks—thanks. Will try to make that white man’s burden lighter for you every week. The 52-inch matter was a confession, not an attack. I’m in the 40’s and climbing up. But why repine? There shall be sake and rolled leaves for us yet.” In fine condition. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $200
“Since you asked for a copy of my autograph, here it is”
487. George Orwell Typed Letter Signed: “Since you asked for a copy of my autograph, here it is”. Scarce TLS signed “Geo. Orwell,” one page, 8 x 10, October 30, 1946. Letter to E. F. Manfred of New York, in full: “Since you asked for a copy of my autograph, here it is.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $200
“I couldn’t be more pleased to hear I’m your favorite author!”— two Harry Potter books signed by J. K. Rowling
489. J. K. Rowling (2) Signed Books - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Desirable pairing of signed Harry Potter books:
- an early printing of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Tenth printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1997. Softcover in pictorial wrappers, 5 x 7.75, 223 pages. Points of issue include the copyright page containing a “10” in the number line, author’s full name in the copyright (“Joanne Rowling”), lack of a space between Thomas Taylor and the copyright date (“Taylor1997”), and Bloomsbury logo on title page. Signed and inscribed on the dedication page in blue ballpoint, “To Tansy—I couldn’t be more pleased to hear I’m your favorite author! J. K. Rowling.” Autographic condition: fine, with a small stain to the blank area above the inscription. Book condition: Fair/None, with creasing to the spine and wrappers, edgewear, partial delamination to the rear wrapper, slightly cocked spine, and minor soiling; a well-read copy.
- a first edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. First printing. London: Bloomsbury, 1998. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.25 x 8, 251 pages. Signed and inscribed on the
dedication page in blue ballpoint, “To Tansy, I really hope you like this one as much! J. K. Rowling.” Points of issue include the copyright page containing “First published in Great Britain in 1998” and a “1” in the full number line, the printer stated as “Clays Ltd, St Ives plc,” and the £10.99 price on the dust jacket flap. Autographic condition: fine, with a small stain to the right edge of the page. Book condition: G/G, with dampstaining to the lower right corner of the textblock (heavier to later pages), edgewear, slightly cocked spine, and some rippling to the top edge of the jacket.
The consignor reports: “Both books signed for Tansy Wilkinson, aged 7. Inscribed by the author to Tansy at Heffers Children’s Bookshop, King Street, Cambridge, where, in the summer of 1998, J. K. Rowling had given a talk to a small audience of keen young readers including Tansy, a devout Harry Potter enthusiast, and her mother, on writing the books and being a writer. Formerly owned by the Heffer family, Heffers Bookshop was founded by William Heffer in 1876. For Harry Potter fans it is remembered as the place where Thomas Taylor (illustrator of the first book in the Harry Potter series, The Philosophers Stone) was working when he created the iconic book cover illustration in 1996.” Starting Bid $300
Fabulous original sketch of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet, rendered by the hand that helped bring A. A. Milne’s beloved characters to life
490. Ernest Shepard Signed Sketch - Winnie-thePooh and Piglet. English artist and book illustrator (18791976) known especially for his human-like animals in illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. Charming original pencil sketch of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet accomplished by Ernest Shepard inside a 4.75 x 7 luncheon menu card, signed and inscribed below, “With love to Lizzie, Ernest H. Shepard, Feb. 3rd, 1931.” Also signed on the card’s reverse by other
attendees. In very good to fine condition, with soiling and old tape stains, and toning to the signed panel from prior display. Created in 1931, during the height of the Pooh books’ early success, this drawing reflects the enduring appeal of these iconic figures, whose gentle humor and friendship have resonated with audiences for nearly a century. An superb example of Shepard’s artwork, closely tied to one of the most cherished stories in children’s literature. Starting Bid $1000
Dylan Thomas sells the rights to his “autobiographical novel, Adventures in the Skin Trade”
491. Dylan Thomas Document Signed for His Unfinished Autobiographical Novel, “Adventures in the Skin Trade”. DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 9, 1952. Agreement between Dylan Thomas and the New American Library of World Literature for the “purchase of the first part of Dylan Thomas’ autobiographical novel, Adventures in the Skin Trade, for the sum of three hundred ninety-seven dollars and fifty cents ($397.50) which will be full payment at the rate of two and one half cents (2 1/2¢) per word (total word count approximately 15,900) on the first 100,000 copies (or less) printed for publication…It is understood and agreed that we are buying world first serial rights in the English language; that we intend to publish the above material in a paperbound volume entitled a Mentor Selection of New World Writing, No. II; and that, for the purpose of this agreement, New World Writing shall be considered a periodical.” Boldly signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Dylan Thomas and countersigned by publisher Victor Weybright; Thomas also signs twice with his initials in the margin, assenting to amendments in the contract. In fine condition. Read more online at www.RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200
488. Beatrix Potter Signed Book from Her Personal Library - Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell . Signed book from the personal library of Beatrix Potter: Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell. Later printing (“A New Edition with Four Illustrations”). London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1874. Hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 592 pages. Signed on the first free end page in black ink with her ownership signature, “H. B. Potter, Hill Top Farm, Sawrey.” Autographic condition: fine. Book condition: G+/ None, with minor edgewear, and the frontispiece, title page, and table of contents detached but present; the binding is otherwise sound. Read more online at www. RRAuction.com. Starting Bid $200
“I do wish you well, but I do not think that it would really do you much good to have special good wishes from me”—polite letter of decline from the Middle-earth creator, with included handsome original sketch of Tolkien used for a Rally magazine article
492. J. R. R. Tolkien Typed Letter Signed with Original Rally Magazine Sketch. TLS, one page, 5.25 x 7, personal embossed letterhead, January 10, 1966. Letter to Timothy J. Wheeler, founding publisher of Rally magazine, declining an invitation to be a contributing writer, in full: “Thank you for your letter. I hope you will not think that I am ungrateful for your attention and good wishes if I say that I do not feel able to write anything such as you wish. I do wish you well, but I do not think that it would really do you much good to have special good wishes from me.”
Wheeler had written to Tolkien in hopes of retaining him to write for the magazine or doing an interview, both of which Tolkien declined. To show no hard feelings, Wheeler commissioned writer Jared Lobdell to do a profile of Tolkien, with a focus on The Lord of the Rings, for the August 1966 issue of Rally, a copy of which is included, as is an original portrait sketch of Tolkien, accomplished in graphite and charcoal on 11 x 16.25 illustration board, which was used as the Rally article’s lead image. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, a retained typed carbon of a letter from Wheeler sending
for the magazine, the
Tolkien a copy of the magazine, and a typed letter from Tolkien thanking Wheeler
latter of which is signed in type and initialed by his secretary. Starting Bid $1000
The Polish composer pens a six-bar piano passage from his seldom-seen
‘Wiosna (Spring),’ part of his small and rarely published group of Polish songs
523. Frederic Chopin Autograph Musical Quotation
Signed from the Polish Song ‘Wiosna (Spring).’ AMQS by Frédéric Chopin, accomplished in ink on two pages of a large oblong sheet, no date [Paris]. Chopin pens a complete six-bar handwritten piano passage from Wiosna (Spring) in a two-stave system, marked “Allegretto.” Signed and inscribed below the music in French, “Madame Kiené / hommage respectueux / de son dévoué / Chopin.”
Set to a text by Stefan Witwicki, Wiosna belongs to Chopin’s small group of Polish songs, works he neither performed publicly nor published during his lifetime. Likely composed in the spring of 1838 as an Andantino for voice and piano, the piece reflects the melancholic character of the Polish dumka, its oscillation between G minor and B-flat major creating a nostalgic, open-ended mood. The work is thought to have been dedicated to the pianist Marie Catherine Kiené, associated with
the Parisian musical circle that included the Mendelssohns.
Chopin later arranged the accompaniment as a standalone piano work (Andantino in G minor, B. 117), and surviving manuscripts attest to his continued refinement of the composition. His Polish songs largely remained private — improvised within intimate circles rather than presented in concert — and some existed only in draft form, reportedly intended for destruction. Only 19 songs are known today. The first edition of Wiosna appeared posthumously in 1856, published in Warsaw by Aleksander Gins to a text by Stanislaw Jachowicz.
Signed autograph musical quotations by Chopin are rarely encountered; an inscribed example of this scope offers a scarce manuscript witness to his vocal-piano writing, linking his intimate compositional practice with the musical life of his Parisian circle. Starting Bid $10,000
Publishing contract for Haydn’s final oratorio, The Seasons, beautifully signed and sealed at Eisenstadt in 1801, documenting the culmination of his late sacred works
524. Franz Joseph Haydn Document SignedPublishing Contract for His Final Oratorio, ‘The Seasons’ (1801). Austrian musician (1732-1809) who takes a place among the first rank of composers in the history of Western music. The sheer magnitude of his gift, along with his seemingly inexhaustible industry, resulted in one of the largest and most significant bodies of work by any single figure. His mastery of two forms, in particular – the string quartet and the symphony – practically defined the classical style and exerted a potent influence on all composers who followed, most notably Wolfgang Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven, both of whom were intimate acquaintances of the older composer. Choice manuscript DS in German, signed “Joseph Haydn,” one page both sides, 8 x 9.75, July 21, 1801. Untranslated contract in which Haydn cedes publication rights to his oratorio ‘The Seasons’ to Breitkopf & Haertel. Haydn agrees not to sell the work to third parties or make it available to any third parties before publication. He also agrees to copyedit the proofs in due time and to publicly announce that he has transferred the said publishing rights. Breitkopf & Haertel agree to pay a total royalty of 4500 Viennese florins, 2000 of which are to be advanced at the time of undersigning. Beautifully signed
at the conclusion by Haydn, who adds the place and date, “Eisenstadt 21st July 1801,” affixing his monogrammed wax seal, impressed with the initials “JH,” to the right of his signature. In fine to very fine condition.
After nearly five decades of prolific composition and relentless work, Haydn had solidified his place as one of the most important composers of all time, enjoying international renown and financial stability. Following the success of his 1798 oratorio, The Creation, he decided to write a second, The Seasons. After Baron Gottfried van Swieten prepared the libretto for it, Haydn began his composition, but with his health declining, he struggled to complete his work, turning the project into a twoyear venture. The Seasons finally had its dual premiere (first for the aristocracy, then for the general public) in the spring of 1801, and received overwhelmingly positive reviews. By the time the production was finished, the aging musician found himself physically incapable of continuing his work and quickly assigned the new oratorio to his regular publisher, Breitkopf & Härtel, who released it in 1802. An outstandingly rare and well-preserved document from the prominent composer at the close of his distinguished career. Starting Bid $5000
Tchaikovsky praises a performer: “This charming soprano, full of taste and feeling, was certainly the most beautiful event of the concert”
525. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Autograph Note Signed: “This charming soprano, full of taste and feeling, was certainly the most beautiful event of the concert”. ANS in French, signed “P. Tchaikovsky,” one page, 8.5 x 3, February 9, 1888. Handwritten note regarding a German soprano’s concert performance, in full (translated): “No one could have been happier than I that Miss Aline Friede was kind enough to agree to take part in the Philharmonic concert which I conducted. This charming soprano, full of taste and feeling, was certainly the most beautiful event of the concert. I am pleased to be able to tell her so.” In good to very good condition, with overall heavy mottled staining and surface scuffing. Accompanied by an original program for Tchaikovsky’s concert with the Berlin Philharmonic on February 8, 1888, listing the four lieder performed by Friede, as well as a scrapbook page bearing clipped contemporary reviews. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $200
On June 1, 1963, the
Beatles and Roy Orbison make their only appearance at the Granada Theatre in Tooting
526. Beatles Signatures - Obtained at the Granada Theatre in Tooting (June 1, 1963). Vintage autograph book, 5 x 3.25, signed inside on the same page by the Beatles — “Paul McCartney, xxx,” “George Harrison,” “John Lennon, xx,” and “Beatles, Ringo Starr, xx.” Starr has signed in blue ballpoint, while his fellow Beatles have signed in black ballpoint. The book also contains the autographs of Roy Orbison and Gerry Marsden, who were also on the bill at the concert. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the Granada Theatre in Tooting, London, England, on June 1, 1963. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter from a relative of the original recipient, who attests that the signatures were collected “during the Orbison/Beatles tour of 1963. She was at the concert in Tooting on 1st June 1963 and went with her best friend.” Starting Bid $1000
The Beatles’ debut album signed by McCartney, Harrison, and Starr
527. Beatles Signed Album - Please Please Me, with McCartney, Harrison, and Starr. Sought-after Parlophone UK mono black/yellow pressing of the Beatles’ debut album, Please Please Me, beautifully signed on the reverse in bold blue ballpoint by Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. In fine condition, with minor wear. The record is included.
Released on March 22nd, 1963, Please Please Me marked the beginning of Beatlemania and set a new standard for pop music with its fresh, energetic sound. With original hits like ‘Love Me Do’ and ‘I Saw Her Standing There,’ it showcased the band’s exceptional songwriting and harmonies, influencing countless artists and shaping the future of rock and roll. A great, clean example of the album signed by McCartney, Harrison, and Starr. Starting Bid $1000
In early fall 1964, at the height of Beatlemania, John Lennon applies for — and receives — membership in the Songwriters Guild of Great Britain
528. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Membership Application for The Songwriters Guild of Great Britain (1964). DS, one page, 8 x 10, September 30, 1964. Application for full membership into The Songwriters Guild of Great Britain, filled out in another hand, which has added Lennon’s full name, “John Winston Lennon,” his address, “5/6 Argyll Street, London W.1,” telephone number, and the date. Signed below in blue ballpoint by John Lennon. The application was approved on October 23, 1964, and countersigned by the Guild’s General Secretary, Victor Knight. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks.
The Songwriters Guild of Great Britain, founded in 1947 to represent the professional interests of British songwriters and composers, played a key role in protecting authors’ rights and promoting fair compensation within the industry. This document records Lennon formally registering as a professional songwriter at the height of Beatlemania in 1964, a moment when the band’s explosive success had rapidly transformed him from a rising performer into one half of one of the most commercially powerful songwriting partnerships in the world. For Lennon, seeking Guild membership at this stage was a practical and strategic step, helping to safeguard his rights, manage increasingly substantial royalties, and formalize his standing in the music industry as his work with Paul McCartney gained international recognition. The Guild would later become part of the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA), now known as The Ivors Academy. Starting Bid $1000
529. Beatles: John Lennon Signed Matchbook. Vintage ballpoint signature, “John Lennon,” inside a Grosvenor House Hotels matchbook, measuring 3.75” x 1.5” open. The sixteen matches are detached but intact. In fine condition, with rust marks from a removed staple at the bottom. Starting Bid $200
530. Cream Signed ‘Supreme Ballroom’ Handbill (July 15, 1967). Vintage handbill from the Supreme Ballroom in Ramsgate, England, 4.75 x 7.5, signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Cream members Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker. The consignor notes that the signatures were obtained when the band performed at the venue on July 15, 1967. In very good to fine condition, with light handling wear, intersecting folds, and somewhat irregular toning. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance from the original recipient: “These signatures of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce were obtained in 1967. Cream performed in Ramsgate, Kent. All 3 members signed this flyer for me after the gig.” Starting Bid $200
Bob Dylan-signed ‘Train Tracks’ giclee print, released in 2008 as part of his limited edition ‘Drawn Blank’ series
531. Bob Dylan Signed ‘Train Tracks’ Giclee Print (Ltd. Ed. #171/295) - Released in the Original 2008 ‘Drawn Blank’ Series. Limited edition color 28 x 36 giclee print by Bob Dylan entitled ‘Train Tracks,’ released as part of his original 2008 ‘Drawn Blank’ series, numbered 171/295, signed in the lower border in pencil by Dylan. Rolled and in fine condition, with light toning to the borders. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Washington Green Fine Art.
Dylan’s popular Drawn Blank art series—a visual autobiography capturing his life on the road—colorfully portrays the people and places he has encountered over the course of his ‘Never Ending Tour.’ Vividly rendered in this large ‘medium format’ size, this ‘Train Tracks’ print, which derives from the first artwork suite released in the series, represents Dylan’s most coveted subject, and one that he has returned to throughout the series. Starting Bid $500
Signed copy of Dylan’s first US Top 10 album—Bringing It All Back Home
532. Bob Dylan Signed Album - Bringing It All Back Home. Vinyl pressing of Bob Dylan’s fifth studio album, Bringing It All Back Home, signed nicely on the front cover in black felt tip. In very fine condition. The record is included. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Dylan’s manager, Jeff Rosen, who states: “I represent Bob Dylan and have done so for many years. In 2017 he signed a number of individual albums on a rare and limited basis…The chain of custody is directly from Bob Dylan to myself.”
Regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock history, Bringing It All Back Home is the first in the trilogy of albums that Dylan recorded in 1965 and 1966, which was followed by Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde. Diverging from acoustic folk music, this album charted a new course for Dylan and took rock music to a new level of complexity and maturity. Divided into an electric and acoustic side, the album features classics such as ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ and ‘Mr. Tambourine Man.’ A superb example of one of Dylan’s greatest albums, deriving from his own personal stock and signed in a controlled environment for his trusted business manager of 30-plus years. Starting Bid $500
Queen-signed
single album for ‘Back
Chat’—
obtained at Birmingham’s NEC during the band’s 1984 The Works Tour
533. Queen Signed Single Album - ‘Back Chat’. UK 12-inch vinyl pressing of the 1982 Queen single album ‘Back Chat / Staying Power,’ signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by Freddie Mercury, in black ballpoint by John Deacon and Roger Taylor, and in silver ink by Brian May. The consignor notes that the autographs were obtained at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, on either August 31st or September 1st, 1984, during The Works tour. In fine condition. The record is not included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $500
534. Rolling Stones Signatures with Manager Andrew Loog Oldham. Vintage mid-1960s autographs of the Rolling Stones, including felt tip signatures of Mick Jagger and Brian Jones on a blue 9.75 x 4 album centerfold page; a felt tip signature of Keith Richards on a pink 4.75 x 4 album page; a ballpoint signature and inscription of Charlie Watts on a blue 5 x 4 album page, with Watts adding “The Rolling Stones”; and a ballpoint signature of Bill Wyman on a beige 2.5 x 4 sheet. Also includes a ballpoint signature of the band’s manager and producer, Andrew Loog Oldham, on an off-white 5 x 4 album page. The reverse of the Jagger and Jones page bears signatures of Manfred Mann. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter of provenance stating that the signatures were “collected by my friend Maralyn McKenzie nee Vogel when she was 15/16 yrs old by waiting at stage door of London venues.” Starting Bid $200
535. Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger Autograph Letter Signed to His Chauffeur. ALS signed “Mick,” one page, 6.25 x 7.75, The Savoy London letterhead, no date [circa 1980s]. Handwritten letter to Jozef Sakowicz, chauffeur for the Rolling Stones, in full: “We have gone for a walk. Could you meet us at the front of the Hilton Hotel at 3.30 pm. Thanks.” Includes the original envelope annotated in Jagger’s hand: “Mr. Jagger’s driver, Joseph.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and by a letter from Jozef’s daughter: “My late father was The Rolling Stones personal chauffeur for many years. He toured with them across the world and was in charge of logistics for all of the members including families.” Starting Bid $200
Huge original painting of the Stones’ iconic logo, rendered by its designer
536. Rolling Stones: John Pasche Original ‘Tongue and Lips’ Logo Artwork. British art designer (born 1945) best known for designing the Rolling Stones’ logo as a student in 1970. Original artwork of the iconic Rolling Stones ‘tongue and lips’ logo accomplished in gouache and pencil by John Pasche on a 31.5 x 31.5 sheet, signed below in pencil by the artist, “John Pasche.” In fine condition. An exceptional, oversized painting of one of the most iconic, instantly recognizable pop artworks of the modern era. Starting Bid $500
537. The Yardbirds Signature with Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck. Sought-after vintage ballpoint signatures of The Yardbirds on a light blue 6.25 x 5 album page, which is signed in ballpoint by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Paul Samwell-Smith, Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja, and Keith Relf, with all but Clapton and Samwell-Smith adding inscriptions to a woman named “Leslie.” Collector’s notation indicates that the Clapton and Samwell-Smith signatures were obtained at the Odeon in Hammersmith, London, on December 28, 1964, when the Yardbirds were performing on the Beatles Christmas show; just three months after this, on March 15, 1965, Clapton quit the band and was replaced by Jeff Beck, who played his first gig with the group on March 30, 1965, which is around the time the remainder of the signatures were obtained. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Starting Bid $200
Entertainment
Highly sought-after 1976 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Writing” for Eleanor and Franklin, the historically faithful Roosevelt biopic honored with eleven Emmy Awards
591. Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing (Eleanor and Franklin, 1976). Iconic original Emmy statuette awarded to screenwriter James Costigan, standing 15˝ tall with a base diameter of 7.5˝, engraved on the base: “1975-1976 Television Academy Awards, Outstanding Writing In A Special Program - Drama Or Comedy - Original Teleplay, James Costigan, Eleanor And Franklin, ABC Theatre, January 11 & 12, 1976, ABC.” In fine condition, with light overall wear and tarnishing. Accompanied by two color glossy photos of the opening credits, matted and framed together to an overall size of 14.25 x 20.5.
Broadcast on ABC on January 11 and 12, 1976, Eleanor and Franklin was a two-part, four-hour television miniseries written by three-time Emmy winner James Costigan, and starring Edward Herrmann as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Jane Alexander as Eleanor Roosevelt. Based on Joseph P. Lash’s award-winning biography of the same title, the production is notable for its near-complete historical accuracy and went on to win eleven Primetime Emmy Awards. A highly desirable example of a classic Hollywood award-winning achievement, blending presidential history with cinematic success. From the personal collection of a lifelong collector, teacher, and traveler with a passion for world history. His collecting years ranged from the 1970s to the present day, meaning that several of the premier pieces have not been on the market in decades. Starting Bid $300
592. Harry Houdini Escape Key from His Personal Collection. Small key from the personal collection of Harry Houdini, measuring 1.25˝ in length, attractively mounted with a photograph and a certificate of authenticity from Roger Dreyer, president of Fantasma Magic and owner of the Houdini Museum of New York. The certificate reads, in part: “This is to certify that this key is from the personal collection of Harry Houdini. Houdini would keep a large master set of keys to match those needed to escape from various locks. He would also practice picking any locks he could, and had the original key to open the lock if need be. Fantasma Magic, DBA The Houdini Museum of New York, purchased these rare keys from the world-renowned Houdini collector Doug Edwards in December of 2006. Doug Edwards sold the majority of his Houdini collection at Swann Galleries in 2001. He obtained them from Paul Harter, who obtained them from Hardeen (Houdini’s brother) in 1941.” Handsomely framed to an overall size of 21 x 14.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster—
a spectacular signed still
593. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph as Frankenstein’s Monster. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Boris Karloff in his iconic horror role as Frankenstein’s monster, signed in fountain pen, “Sincerely, Boris Karloff.” In fine condition, with tack holes to the corners and light surface creasing. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $300
594. Grace Kelly Signed Photograph. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Grace Kelly smiling and holding a puppy, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Frank & Nelda, with fondest regards, Grace Kelly.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
595. Bela Lugosi Signed Photograph. Outstanding vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the celebrated horror star, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Gertrude… sincerely, Bela Lugosi.” In very good to fine condition, with a full-length vertical crease to the right side, impinging the end of the inscription and paraph, and light creasing to the corners. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200
Marilyn buys Chinese food in the year of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
596. Marilyn Monroe Signed Check, Buying Chinese Food in the Year of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Fabulous bank check, 7 x 3, filled out and signed by Monroe, “Marilyn Monroe,” payable to China House for $3.80, March 31, 1953. Monroe strikes through an old bank’s information at the lower left, writing across the top, “Bank of America, Sunset and Laurel Branch,” adding her address and phone number to the lower section, “882 N. Doheny - CR-62211-ex-234.” In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder. Monroe first moved into the Doheny Drive apartment building in 1953, and lived there for about a year before marrying baseball legend Joe DiMaggio on January 14, 1954. The actress, who was already wildly popular at the time thanks to starring roles in both Niagara and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, lived in Unit #3 of the building, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling that measured a scant 648 square feet. Despite its size, Monroe must have enjoyed the apartment because in April 1961, after her divorce from playwright Arthur Miller was finalized, the actress left New York and once again leased the very same unit in the very same building. She stayed there until March of 1962, at which point she moved into the Brentwood-area home she had purchased a few months prior, the same home in which she would sadly pass away on the night of August 4, 1962. Starting Bid $500
597. John Wayne Signed Oversized Photograph. Vintage matte-finish 10 x 11.25 close-up photo of Wayne in his prime as a Western film hero, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “Good luck, Mike, John Wayne.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, trimmed edges, and poor-to-moderate contrast to the slightly faded signature. Starting Bid $200
Coveted late 1920s baseball signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig when the Yankees were on top of the sporting world
678. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball. Circa 1928 baseball signed on the sweet spot in black ink, “Babe Ruth,” and on a side panel, “Lou Gehrig.” The ball is also signed by several period players from the New York Yankees (George Pipgras, Benny Bengough, and Hall of Famer Herb Pennock) and the Boston Red Sox (Cliff Garrison, Charlie Berry, Buddy Myer, Carl Sumner, and Hall of Famer Red Ruffing). In very good to fine condition, with mild scuffing and light soiling. An exceptional Ruth-Gehrig signed ball—one of the most coveted combos in sporting history—further enhanced by its late 1920s era. By the close of the 1928 season, the Yankees had firmly established themselves as baseball’s preeminent dynasty, capturing their second consecutive World Series championship and further cementing the legendary partnership of Ruth and Gehrig at the peak of their powers. Starting Bid $1000
677. Muhammad Ali Archival Print by Brian Hamill (Ltd. Ed. #1/25) - 22.5˝ x 31˝. Beautiful limited edition 22.5 x 31 museum-quality archival pigment print of Muhammad Ali, numbered 1/25, depicting the boxer with folded arms in a half-length profile pose against an American flag background, an image originally taken by photographer Brian Hamill, who has signed the lower border in black ink. In very fine condition. Starting Bid $200
679. Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost Signed ‘1993 FIA Formula One World Championship’ Program. Official program for the 1993 FIA Formula One World Championship, 66 pages, 8.25 x 11.75, signed inside (page 25) in blue ballpoint by Ayrton Senna, picturing him as a member of the Marlboro McLaren team. The program is also signed by other legendary drivers like Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello, Jean Alesi, and Gerhard Berger. In fine condition, with light handling wear.
At the 1993 Formula One World Championship, Alain Prost won his fourth and final Drivers’ Championship, his 50th F1 victory at the British Grand Prix, cementing him as the first driver to reach this milestone. His fierce rival, Ayrton Senna, finished runner-up in the championship after winning five races for McLaren-Ford. At the end of the season, Prost retired from Grand Prix racing, bringing an end to an era in which he and Senna had largely dominated the sport. Senna would take Prost’s place at Williams, only to lose his life three races into the 1994 season. Starting Bid $200
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Section 1
The Parties1.1 RR Auction and Auction
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1.2
Bidder
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Section 2 Bidding Privileges
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Section 3
Buyer’s Premium
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Section 4
Bidding
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Section 5 Bidding Options
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5.4 RR Auction reserves the right to accept or decline any bid. Bids must be for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids are per lot unless otherwise announced. Live auction lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless RR Auction directs otherwise. It is unlawful and illegal for Bidders to collude, pool, or agree with another Bidder to pay less than the fair value for lot(s). For live auctions, RR Auction will have final discretion in the event that any dispute should arise between Bidders. RR Auction will determine the successful Bidder, cancel the sale, or re-offer and resell the lot or lots in dispute. RR Auction will have final discretion to resolve any disputes arising after the sale and in online auctions. If any dispute arises, RR Auction’s sale record is conclusive.
Section 6 Payment
6.1 Subject to fulfillment of all of the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, upon the sooner of (1) the passing of title to the offered lot pursuant to these Conditions of Sale, or (2) possession of the offered lot by the Bidder, Bidder thereupon (a) assumes full risk and responsibility (including without limitation, liability for or damage to frames or glass covering prints, paintings, photos, or other works), and (b) will immediately pay the full purchase price or such part as RR Auction may require. In addition to other remedies available to RR Auction by law, RR Auction reserves the right to impose from the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. All property must be removed from RR Auction’s premises by the Bidder at his/her expense not later than sixty (60) business days following its sale and, if it is not so removed, RR Auction may send the purchased property to a public warehouse for the account, at the risk and expense of the Bidder.
6.2 Payment is due upon closing of the Auction session, or upon presentment of an invoice. RR Auction reserves the right to void an invoice if payment in full is not received within thirteen (13) calendar days of the Auction or within twelve (12) calendar days of the invoice date. In cases of nonpayment, RR Auction’s election to void a sale does not relieve the Bidder from their obligation to pay RR Auction its fees (seller’s and Buyer’s Premium) on the lot and any other damages pertaining to the lot.
6.3 All sales for total invoices greater than $1,000 are strictly for cash in United States dollars (including U.S. currency, bank wire, cashier checks, eChecks, and bank money orders), and are subject to all reporting requirements.
6.4 All deliveries are subject to good funds; funds being received in RR Auction’s account before delivery of the Purchases; and all payments are subject to a clearing period. RR Auction reserves the right to determine if a check constitutes “good funds”: checks drawn on a U.S. bank are subject to a ten (10) calendar day hold, and ten (10) business days when drawn on an international bank. Clients with pre-arranged credit status may receive immediate credit for payments via e-Check, personal or corporate checks.
6.5 In the event that a Bidder’s payment is dishonored upon presentment(s), Bidder shall pay the maximum statutory processing fee set by applicable state law. If Bidder attempts to pay via check and the financial institution denies the transfer from Bidder’s bank account, or the payment cannot be completed using the selected funding source, Bidder agrees to complete payment.
6.7 If RR Auction refers any unpaid invoice to an attorney for collection, the Bidder agrees to pay and shall be liable for RR Auction’s attorney’s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by RR Auction in addition to the invoice amount and interest the greater of 1.5% per month or at the maximum legally allowable rate from date of invoice to collection. If RR Auction assigns collection to its house counsel, such attorney’s time expended on the matter shall be compensated at a rate comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.
6.8 RR Auction shall have a lien against the merchandise purchased by the Bidder (as well as to the extent it is a consignor any other monies owed or due to Bidder) to secure payment of the Auction invoice. RR Auction is further granted a lien and the right to retain possession of any other property of the Bidder then held by RR Auction or its affiliates to secure payment of any Auction invoice or any other amounts due RR Auction or affiliates from the Bidder. With respect to these lien rights, RR Auction shall have all the rights of a secured creditor, including but not limited to the right of sale. In addition, with respect to payment of the Auction invoice(s), the Bidder waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against RR Auction and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice (the Consignor”). If a Bidder owes RR Auction or its affiliates on any account, RR Auction and its affiliates shall have the right to offset such unpaid account by any credit balance due Bidder, and it may secure by possessory lien any unpaid amount by any of the Bidder’s property in their possession.
6.9 All checks, cashiers checks, bank checks, or money orders are payable to R&R Auction Company of Massachusetts, LLC. RR Auction clients with an invoice totaling $1,000 or under will have the option to pay by VISA, Mastercard, Discover or Paypal. All Paypal payments must be sent to FinanceDepartment@ rrauction.com. Authorize.net, a third-party service provider contracted by RR Auction for processing on-line payments, charges a nonrefundable service fee of 3%, which will be added to your final invoice should you pay by credit/debit card.
Section 7 Sales Tax
RR Auction is a remote seller and we are now required to collect Sales/Use Tax from our bidders. The states that we have nexus in we will be required to collect and remit sales tax on your behalf. Each state has different requirements to meet nexus. When RR Auction has achieved a certain monetary and/or invoice threshold in each state we will apply sales tax to your total invoice. The states that are affected are: ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, PENNSYLVANIA,RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
If we have not achieved nexus in a particular state it is still your responsibility to pay sales tax on your purchases.
The sales tax rate is determined by the State, Country, and City where purchases are shipped to. If you decide to pick up your purchases at our New Hampshire location you will not be required to pay sales tax. The State of New Hampshire does not have a general sales and use tax. All purchases picked up at our Massachusetts location will be taxed at the current rate of 6.25%.
If you have a resale number please email Sue@RRAuction.com or fax to (603) 732-4288 a copy of your state resale certificate and you will be exempt from paying sales tax.
Section 8
Delivery; Shipping; and Handling Charges
Bidder is liable for shipping and handling and providing accurate information as to shipping or delivery locations and arranging for such. RR Auction is unable to combine purchases from other auctions or affiliates into one package for shipping purposes. Lots won will be shipped in a commercially reasonable time after payment in good funds for the merchandise and the shipping fees is received or credit extended, except when third-party shipment occurs. Bidder agrees that
service and handling charges related to shipping items which are not pre-paid may be charged to a credit card on file with RR Auction.
Successful international Bidders shall provide written shipping instructions, including specified Customs declarations, to RR Auction for any lots to be delivered outside of the United States. NOTE: Declaration value shall be the item’(s) hammer price and RR Auction shall use the correct harmonized code for the lot. Domestic Bidders on lots designated for third-party shipment must designate the common carrier, accept risk of loss, and prepay shipping costs.
All duties, customs, and any other import charges are the responsibility of the bidder.
Section 9
Title
Title shall not pass to the successful Bidder until all invoices of Bidder (including those pertaining to the item(s) at issue) and amounts owed to RR Auction are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to provide adequate insurance coverage for the items once they have been delivered to a common carrier or third-party shipper.
Section 10
Rights Reserved
RR Auction reserves the right, at any time before, during or after an auction has ended to: withdraw any lot before or at the time of the Auction, cancel any bid, and/or to postpone the Auction of all or any lots or parts thereof, for any reason. RR Auction shall not be liable to any Bidder in the event of such withdrawal, cancellation, or postponement under any circumstances. RR Auction reserves the right to refuse to accept bids from anyone at any time.
Section 11
Conducting the Auction
11.1 RR Auction reserves the right to postpone the Auction or any session thereof for a reasonable period of time for any reason whatsoever, and no Bidder or prospective Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including consequential damages.
11.2 RR Auction’s Discretion: RR Auction shall determine opening bids and bidding increments. RR Auction has the right in its absolute discretion to reject any bid in the event of dispute between Bidders or if RR Auction has doubt as to the validity of any bid, to advance the bidding at its absolute discretion and to determine the successful Bidder in the event of a dispute between Bidders, to continue the bidding or to reoffer and resell the lot in question. In the event of a dispute after the sale, RR Auctions record of final sale shall be conclusive. RR Auction also may reject any bid if RR Auction decides either that any bid is below the reserve of the lot or article or that an advance is insufficient. Unless otherwise announced by RR Auction at the time of sale, no lots may be divided for the purpose of sale.
11.3 Reserves
Lots may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold. Consignors may not bid on their own lots or property. RR Auction may, from time to time, bid on items that it does not own. RR Auction may execute bids consecutively or otherwise up to one bid increment below the reserve.
11.4 Off-Site Bidding
Bidding by telephone, facsimile, online, or absentee bidding (advance written bids submitted by mail) are offered solely as a convenience and permitted subject to advance arrangements, availability, and RR Auction’s approval which shall be exercised at RR Auction’s sole discretion. Neither RR Auction nor its agents or employees shall be held liable for the failure to execute bids or for errors relating to any transmission or execution thereof. In order to be considered for off-site bidding in any manner, Bidders must comply with all of these Conditions of Sale and the terms contained on the Registration Form.
11.5 Estimate Prices:
In addition to descriptive information, each item in the Catalog sometimes includes a price range which reflects opinion as to the price expected at auction (the “Estimate Prices”). In other instances, Estimate Prices can be obtained by calling RR Auction at (603) 732-4280. The Estimate Prices are based upon various factors including prices recently paid at auction for comparable property, condition, rarity, quality, history and provenance. Estimate Prices are prepared well in advance of the sale and subject to revision. Estimates do not include the Buyer’s Premium or sales tax (see under separate heading).
11.6 Owned or Guaranteed Property:
RR Auction generally offers property consigned by others for sale at public auction; in very limited occasion, lots are offered that are the property of RR Auction.
11.7 Before the Auction:
Bidder may attend pre-sale viewing for all of RR Auction’s auctions at no charge. All property to be auctioned is usually on view for several days prior to the sale. Bidder is encouraged to examine lots thoroughly. Bidder may also request condition reports (see below). RR Auction’s staff are available at viewings and by appointment.
11.8 Maximum Bids In All Auctions:
To maximize Bidder’s chance of winning, RR Auction strongly encourages the use of maximum bids. RR Auction will then bid for Bidder until the lot reaches Bidder’s specified maximum. Maximum bids are strictly confidential. Placing arbitrary, non-incremental bids on lots with prior maximum bids may result in these lots being sold for less than 10% above the under Bidder’s bid.
11.9 Successful Bids:
The fall of RR Auction’s hammer indicates the final bid. RR Auction will record the paddle number of the Bidder. If Bidder’s salesroom or absentee bid is successful, Bidder will be notified after the sale by mailed or emailed invoice.
11.10 Unsold Lots:
If a lot does not reach the reserve, it is bought-in. In other words, it remains unsold and is returned to the Consignor. RR Auction has the right to sell certain unsold items after the close of the Auction. Such lots shall be considered sold during the Auction and all these Terms and Conditions shall apply to such sales including but not limited to the Buyer’s Premium, return rights, and disclaimers.
11.11 Bidding in Timed Auction:
Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right. The auctioneer may also execute a bid on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve.
To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.
Any Bidder may bid on any lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. At that time, an extended bidding period goes into effect. If Bidder has not bid on a lot before 6 pm EST/ EDT, Bidder may not bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. Only those Bidders who have placed bids on a lot before 6 pm EST/EDT will be allowed to bid on that lot after 6 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the only Bidder on a lot at 6 pm EST/ EDT, that lot is awarded to Bidder. During the extended bidding period, a lot will remain open only to those who bid on that lot prior to 6 pm EST/EDT. All lots WITHOUT an opening bid at 6 pm EST/EDT will remain OPEN to ALL Bidders until 7 pm EST/EDT or until they receive their first bid. These lots will close immediately upon receipt of a bid or at 7 pm EST/EDT, whichever comes first. For all lots that are active after 7 pm EST/EDT, bidding will remain open until 30 minutes pass without a bid being placed on THAT lot (the “30 Minute Rule”). The 30 Minute Rule is applied on a PER LOT BASIS; each lot in the Auction closes individually based on bidding activity after 7 pm EST/EDT. On a PER LOT BASIS, the 30 minute timer will reset each time a bid is placed after 7 pm EST/EDT. If Bidder is the high Bidder, raising Bidder’s maximum bid will NOT reset the timer. RR Auction reserves the right to close the Auction at any time at its sole discretion.
11.12 Bidding - Internet Live Auction:
Bidder may open, monitor, and/or raise bids at any time before the close of a lot through www.rrauction.com. RR Auction offers a callback service the day of the Auction, but Bidder is responsible for supplying a correct telephone number(s) where Bidder can be reached until the Auction closes. Bidder must request this service in writing. RR Auction will make reasonable efforts to ensure that Bidders who request a callback are contacted if outbid; however, RR Auction does not guarantee this service and it is merely a courtesy and not an enforceable right.
To ensure proper registration, those Bidders intending to bid via the Internet must visit www.RRauction.com and register accordingly at least one full day prior to the actual auction. Winning bidders will be notified by RR Auction. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including
but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids.
During live internet or live auction, property is auctioned in consecutive numerical order, as it appears in the catalog. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the salesroom or absentee bidders participating by telephone, internet or by written bid left with RR Auction in advance of the auction. The auctioneer may also execute a bid or bids (successively or otherwise) on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve, either by entering a bid in response to salesroom, telephone or absentee bids. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor above the reserve. The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor to protect the reserve. All auctions for lots are with reserve unless specifically stated otherwise.
During live Auctions, internet bids can be placed in real time through one or more of the following Third Party services: www.liveauctioneers.com, www.invaluable. com and www.icollector.com. RR Auction is not responsible or liable for any problems, delays, or any other issues or problems resulting out of use of the Internet generally or specifically, including but not limited to transmission, execution or processing of bids. RR Auction treats any third-party site bids as floor or telephone bids. Floor bids and telephone bids are always considered first over third party sites bids, and floor bids are considered earlier than telephone bids. All RR Auction lots purchased through the third-party sites carry an additional Buyer’s Premium.
11.13 Miscellaneous:
Agreements between Bidders and Consignors to effectuate a non-sale of an item at Auction, inhibit bidding on a consigned item to enter into a private sale agreement for said item, or to utilize RR Auction’s Auction to obtain sales for non-selling consigned items subsequent to the Auction, are strictly prohibited. If a subsequent sale of a previously consigned item occurs in violation of this provision, RR Auction reserves the right to charge Bidder the applicable Buyer’s Premium and Consignor a Seller’s Commission as determined for each auction venue and by the terms of the seller’s agreement.
Acceptance of these Terms and Conditions qualifies Bidder as a client who has consented to be contacted by RR Auction in the future. In conformity with ”donot-call” regulations promulgated by the Federal or State regulatory agencies, participation by the Bidder is affirmative consent to being contacted at the phone number shown in his application and this consent shall remain in effect until it is revoked in writing. RR Auction may from time to time contact Bidder concerning sale, purchase, and auction opportunities available.
11.14 Rules of Construction: RR Auction presents properties in a number of collectible fields, and as such, specific venues have promulgated supplemental Terms and Conditions. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive the general Conditions of Sale by these additional rules and shall be construed to give force and effect to the rules in their entirety.
Section 12
RR Auction’s Remedies
Failure of the Bidder to comply with any of these Conditions of Sale or the terms of the Registration Form is an event of material breach or default. In such event, RR Auction may, in addition to any other available remedies specifically including the right to hold the defaulting Bidder liable for the Purchase Price or to charge and collect from the defaulting Bidder’s credit or debit accounts as provided for elsewhere herein: (a) cancel the sale, retaining any payment made by the Bidder as damages (the Bidder understands and acknowledges that RR Auction will be substantially damaged should such default occur, and that damages under subpart (a) are necessary to compensate RR Auction for such damages); (b) resell the property without reserve at public auction or privately; (c) charge the Bidder interest on the Purchase Price at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest allowable interest rate; (d) take any other action that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect RR Auction’s rights and remedies. Should RR Auction resell the property, the original defaulting Bidder shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price and all costs and expenses associated there with, including but not limited to warehousing, sales-related expenses, reasonable attorney fees and court costs, commissions, incidental damages and any other charges due hereunder which were not collected or collectable. In the event that such Bidder is the successful Bidder on more than one lot and pays less than the purchase price for the total lots purchased, RR Auction shall apply the payment received to such lot or lots that RR Auction, in its sole discretion, deems appropriate. If RR Auction does not exercise such discretion, the lots to which the payment shall be applied will be in descending order from the highest purchase price to the lowest. Any Bidder failing to comply with these Conditions of Sale shall be deemed to have granted RR Auction a security interest in, and RR Auction may retain as collateral such security for such Bidder’s obligations to RR Auction, any Bidder’s property in RR Auction’s possession or to which title has not yet passed to Bidder. RR Auction shall have the benefit of all rights of a secured party under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) as adopted by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Section 13 Warranties
13.1 RR Auction does not provide any warranties to Bidders, whether expressed or implied, beyond those expressly provided in these Conditions of Sale. All property and lots are sold ”as is” and “where is”. By way of illustration rather than limitation, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for intended use, condition of the property (including any condition report), correctness of description, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, importance, exhibition, relevance, attribution, source, provenance, date, authorship, condition, culture, genuineness, value, or period of the property. Additionally, neither RR Auction nor the Consignor makes any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to whether the Bidder acquires rights in copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property (including exhibition or reproduction rights) related to the item, or whether the property is subject to any limitations or other rights. RR Auction does not make any representation or warranty as to title.
13.2 All descriptions, photographs, illustrations, and terminology including but not limited to words describing condition (including any condition reports requested by Bidder, see also Terminology), authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition, and relevance, used in the Catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or anywhere else, represent a good faith effort made by RR Auction to fairly represent the lots and property offered for sale as to origin, date, condition, and other information contained therein; they are statements of opinion only. They are not representations or warranties and Bidder agrees and acknowledges that he or she shall not rely on them in determining whether or not to bid or for what price. Price estimates (which are determined well in advance of the Auction and are therefore subject to revision) and condition reports are provided solely as a convenience to Bidders and are not intended nor shall they be relied on by Bidders as statements, representations or warranties of actual value or predictions of final bid prices.
13.3 Bidders are accorded the opportunity to inspect the lots and to otherwise satisfy themselves as to the nature and sufficiency of each lot prior to bidding, and RR Auction urges Bidders to avail themselves accordingly.
13.4 All lots sold by RR Auction are accompanied by an Auction Certificate (“AC”). On any lot presented with an AC issued by RR Auction, the certification is only as to its attribution to the person or entity described or to the lot’s usage and only as explicitly stated therein (the “AC”), to the exclusion of any other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to those pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. The AC inures only to the original Bidder (as shown in RR Auction’s records). Bidder may not transfer, assign, or otherwise convey the AC and such purported transfer, assignment, or conveyance shall be null and void.
Section 14
Firearms
RR Auction complies with all Federal and State rules and regulations relating to the purchasing, registration and shipping of firearms. A Bidder is required to provide appropriate documents and the payment of associated fees, if any. Bidder is responsible for providing a shipping address that is suitable for the receipt of a firearm.
Section 15
Unauthorized Statements
Under no circumstances is any employee, agent or representative of RR Auction authorized by RR Auction to modify, amend, waive or contradict any of these Conditions of Sale, any term or condition set forth on a registration form, any warranty or limitation or exclusion of warranty, any term or condition in either the Registration Form or these Terms and Conditions regarding payment requirements, including but not limited to due date, manner of payment, and what constitutes payment in full, or any other term or condition contained in any documents issued by RR Auction unless such modification, amendment, waiver or contradiction is contained in a writing signed by all parties. Any statements, oral or written, made by employees, agents or representatives of RR Auction to Bidder, including statements regarding specific lots, even if such employee, agent or representative represents that such statement is authorized, unless reduced to a writing signed Bidder and by an authorized officer of RR Auction by all parties, are statements of personal opinion only and are not binding on RR Auction, and under no circumstances shall be relied upon by Bidder as a statement, representation or warranty of RR Auction.
Section 16
Bidder’s Remedies
16.1 Except as stated expressly herein, Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy related to or pertaining to items it bids upon, views, or purchases from RR Auc-
tion, and any claims by Bidder related to authenticity, ownership, condition, title or value, shall be against Consignor only.
16.2 This section sets forth the sole and exclusive remedies of Bidder as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, officers, managers, employees or agents), or in any way arising out of, related to, or in connection with these Conditions of Sale, , and is expressly in lieu of any other rights or remedies which might be available to Bidder by law. Time is of the essence with respect to these procedures.
16.3
Title to Items
The Bidder hereby accepts the benefit of the Consignor’s warranty of title and any other representations and warranties made by the Consignor for the Bidder’s benefit. In the event that Bidder demonstrates in writing, satisfactory to the sole discretion of RR Auction, that there was a breach of the Consignor’s warranty of title concerning a lot purchased by Bidder, RR Auction may make demand upon the Consignor to pay to Bidder the Purchase Price (including any premiums, taxes, or other amounts paid or due to RR Auction). Should the Consignor not pay the Purchase Price to Bidder within thirty days after such demand (if any made), RR Auction may disclose the identity of the Consignor to Bidder and may assign to Bidder all or some of RR Auction’s rights against the Consignor with respect to such lot or property. Upon such disclosure and/or assignment, all responsibility and liability of RR Auction, if any, with respect to said lot or item shall automatically terminate related to or arising from these Conditions of Sale or such transaction operating as a complete waiver and general release by Bidder as to RR Auction and its agents, contractors, and affiliates, as to any and all claims concerning or related to the item, if any . RR Auction shall be entitled to retain the premiums and other amounts paid to RR Auction by Consignor only. The rights and remedies provided herein are for the original Bidder only and they may not be assigned or relied upon by any transferee or assignee under any circumstances.
16.4 Authenticity Challenge Process
(1) If Bidder wishes to dispute or challenge the Authenticity of the lot or item (including asserting that it is incorrect), Bidder must adhere to the following procedure: Within 30 days of the Auction Date, Bidder must present written evidence to RR Auction, that the lot is not authentic as determined by a known expert in the field (and one recognized by RR Auction within its discretion) and send the physical item or lot at issue to RR Auction along with all evidence relied upon by Bidder for contesting the Authenticity. (“Authenticity Challenge Process”) “Authenticity” shall mean a gross discrepancy in the between the description, genuiness, or attribution of the item as represented by RR Auction in the Catalog or at the auction, and the item. If RR Auction concurs that the lot is not Authentic as was represented (it is sole discretion), Bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy as against RR Auction (inclusive of its affiliates, agents, employees, and contractors) shall be a refund of the purchase price of the subject item paid by Bidder, with no other costs, liabilities or amounts recoverable by Bidder. If RR Auction does not agree with the assertion by Bidder, then the Parties shall follow the dispute resolution procedures of these Conditions of Sale. Strict adherence to the Authenticity Challenge Process is a condition of standing for Bidder to initiate suit or claim.
(2) So long as Bidder has complied with the Authenticity Challenge Process, any claim, suit or action, by Bidder concerning an AC or Certification of Authenticity, or related to the authenticity of the item must, without any exception, be brought within one (1) year of Auction Date and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.
16.5 Other Issues. Any dispute or claim by Bidder against RR Auction (or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors)) other than Authenticity, concerning any item or lot bid upon, or purchased, including value, title, condition, bidding process, or description must be asserted (if at all) in the following manner:
(1) If the description of any lot in the Catalog is materially or grossly incorrect (e.g., gross cataloging error), or there is any other gross material issue pertaining to the item or lot, the item or lot may be returned if returned within five (5) calendar days of receipt, and received by RR Auction no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days after the Auction Date with explanation in writing.. If there is any discrepancy between the description in the Catalog and a certificate of auction, then the description in the certificate of auction (“Lot Challenge Process”). This paragraph shall constitute Bidder’s sole right with respect to the return of items, and no refunds shall be given for any items not returned to and received by RR Auction within the period of time stated herein or not materially or grossly in deviation from the description. Such a refund is subject to RR Auction’s sole discretionary review, and any request for refund must be made concurrently with returning the physical item or lot to RR Auction. Any item not returned within said frame will constitute acceptance of the item and a waiver and release of
any and all claims by Bidder pertaining to the item other than with respect to authenticity; and
(2) Provided that the Bidder has engaged in the Lot Challenge Process, any claim concerning such must be brought no later than one (1) year of the Auction Date for the item or lot at issue and is subject to the other limitations and conditions stated in the Conditions of Sale.
NO RETURN OR REFUND OF ANY AUCTION LOT WILL BE CONSIDERED OR PROVIDED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND BIDDERS OR AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SUCH SHALL BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE TO ANY CLAIMS BY BIDDER RELATED TO THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, ANY AUCTION OR BID.
16.6 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. For any and all claims by Bidder arising out of or related to this Agreement, Bidder’s viewing, bid, or purchase of items, or any agreement between the Parties, or otherwise, Bidder agrees that to the fullest extent such can be limited under the law, Bidder shall have no right to recover and hereby waives any and all rights to recover from against RR Auction or its affiliates, directors, employees, officers, agents, or contractors, consequential or indirect damages, lost profits damages, punitive, exemplary, statutory (or multiplier damages), physical or emotional distress damages, general or special damages of any kind (beyond amounts actually paid by Bidder for item(s) at issue), and in the event of recovery of any damages whatsoever, such shall be limited by the amounts actually paid by Bidder to RR Auction for the item(s) at issue in such claim, or if no money was paid to RR Auction by Bidder for items at issue, or there items are at issue, the amount of $150.00.
Section 17
RR Auction’s Additional Services
For Bidders who do not remove purchased property from RR Auction’s premises, RR Auction, in its sole discretion and solely as a service and accommodation to Bidders, may arrange to have purchased lots packed, insured and forwarded at the sole request, expense, and risk of Bidder. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for acts or omissions in such packing or shipping by RR Auction or other packers and carriers, whether or not recommended by RR Auction. RR Auction assumes no and disclaims all responsibility and liability for damage to frames, glass or other breakable items. Where RR Auction arranges and bills for such services via invoice, RR Auction will include an administration charge.
Section 18
Headings
Headings are for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret the substantive sections to which they refer.
Section 19
Entire Agreement
Except to the extent Bidder is also a consignor (in which case the terms of the consignment agreement shall also govern), these Conditions of Sale constitute the entire agreement between the Parties together with the terms and conditions contained in the auction Registration Form. They may not be amended, modified or superseded except in a signed writing executed by all parties. No oral or written statement by anyone employed by RR Auction or acting as agent or representative of RR Auction may amend, modify, waive or supersede the terms herein unless such amendment, waiver or modification is contained in a writing signed by all parties.
If any section of these Conditions of Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable by any court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining parts of the agreement and remainder of the sections or terms and provisions of the section and all sections shall continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
Section 20
Governing Law and Enforcement
20.1 The Parties agree that all agreements between the Parties including but not limited to these Conditions of Sale are entered into in Boston, Massachusetts, no matter where Bidder is situated and no matter by what means or where Bidder was informed of the Auction and regardless of whether catalogs, materials, or other communications were received by Bidder in another location.
20.2 The Parties agree that these Conditions of Sale, any other related agreement(s), along with all claims between the Parties, including those arising out of or related to such are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts, without regard for its conflict of laws principles. The Parties agree that any dispute between the Parties, including but not limited to those related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale, or related to or arising out of any other related agreement(s) shall be submitted to confidential binding arbitration (the ”Arbitration”) before a single Arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association (the “AAA”) The Parties agree that the Arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the commercial rules of the AAA in Boston, Massachusetts, unless the Consumer Arbitration Rules apply, in which case, such rules and venue will govern. In the event that the Parties cannot agree on the selection of the Arbitrator, then the Arbitrator shall be selected by the AAA. The prevailing Party in the Arbitration shall also recover all of its related fees and costs, whether before or after the formal institution of the Arbitration, including but not limited to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, if RR Auction prevails, such recovery, in addition to all remedies available at agreement or law, shall include the Buyer’s Premium as defined in these Conditions of Sale. Federal arbitration law, including the Federal Arbitration Act apply to this agreement to arbitrate and its related provisions. The arbitration and all related proceedings shall be held strictly confidential and all documents and discovery shall be held confidential and not used, published or disclosed publically or to anyone outside the Parties or expert consultants or counsel who shall agree to hold such confidential.
20.3 The Parties consent to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all claims between the Parties except as provided specifically herein and may seek confirmation of the decision in the Arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in any Court of competent jurisdiction, including the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. To the extent such is necessary under the law, RR Auction may enforce the Arbitration award against Bidder and any related Party in any court of competent jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as RR Auction consenting to jurisdiction or venue in any location outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
THE PARTIES MAY NOT BRING CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OTHER AS A CLASS OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLAIMED CLASS, OR IN A REPRESENTATIVE ACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED. UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED, THE CLAIMS AGAINST EACH OF THE OTHER CANNOT BE CONSOLIDATED OR JOINED WITH MORE THAN ONE ADDITIONAL PERSON OR ENTITIES’ CLAIMS. NO INJUNCTIVE OR DECLATORY RELIEF SOUGHT BY BIDDER IF ANY, CAN AFFECT OR BE ORDERED TO AFFECT ANY OTHER BIDDERS OR PERSONS.
20.4 Except as provided specifically in these Conditions of Sale in Bidder’s Remedies against RR Auction (along with its affiliates, directors, agents, officers, employees, and contractors) for any dispute, claim, cause of action related to or arising out of these Conditions of Sale or any other related agreement(s), brought by Bidder must be brought within the earlier of the Auction Date as it pertains to the item(s) at issue or no later than one (1) year of the acts, omissions or circumstances occurred giving rise to the alleged claim, without exception. This provision is intended as a full, complete and absolute bar to and release of any claims by Bidder initiated after one (1) year of such acts, omissions or circumstances. The Parties agree further that these waiver provisions are intended to be binding in the event of any dispute, specifically including but not limited to third party claims and cross-actions brought by Bidder. These provisions are consideration for the execution of these Conditions of Sale.
20.5 To the fullest extent under applicable law and except as specifically stated herein Bidder hereby holds harmless, releases and discharges RR Auction and its agents, officer’s directors, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, damages, causes of action, suits, demands, losses, debts, and expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected existing prior to these Conditions of Sale. Bidder agrees to the Conditions of Sale and upon each instance that Bidder participates in any auction, bids, or otherwise agrees to such terms and reaffirms this release as of the date of so participating or agreeing unless Bidder otherwise provides clear written notice to RR Auction prior to so bidding.
20.6 The Bidder hereby agrees that RR Auction shall be entitled to present these Conditions of Sale to a court in any jurisdiction other than set forth in this paragraph as conclusive evidence of the Parties agreement, and the Parties further agree that the court shall immediately dismiss any action filed in such jurisdiction.
20.7 Liquidated Damages for Specific Breaches
In the event that Bidder provides false information in connection with registering for bidding, fails to correct or update information or breaches the Conditions of Sale by failing to pay the purchase price when due after becoming the winning bidder, as liquidated damages associated with such breaches, R&R may obtain from Bidder the greater of (1) 150% the reserve of the item (if any); (2) the amount bidder bid; or (3), the full amount that bidder would have otherwise paid. Bidder will also be liable for an additional 20% of such amount to account for additional administrative costs, shipping, additional advertising, and other dam-
ages and liabilities fees that are difficult to calculate on an item-by-item basis.
20.8 Indemnity. Bidder agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless RR Auction (along with its officers, directors, agents, contractors, and affiliates) from and against any and all claims, costs, fees, damages, and liabilities arising out of or related to these Conditions of Sale, view of items, or lots, bidding, or participation in any auction by RR Auction, and/or or in any way connected to any item you viewed, bid upon or purchased through RR Auction.
Section 21: State-by-State Law Issues
This Auction is being conducted in and the sale shall take place in the State of Massachusetts. Notwithstanding, the foregoing, should these terms and conditions violate the law of any State should that state’s law be found to govern, or any provision herein determined to be invalid, the clause itself and the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid to the fullest extent allowed. Also, to the extent other states law apply to any transaction arising out of the Agreement (without admitting such), RR Auction states:
For Residents of California:
SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLES: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY COLLECTIBLE DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPRESS WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY AUTOGRAPHED COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.
A written express warranty is provided with each autographed collectible, as required by law. This dealer may be surety bonded or otherwise insured to ensure the authenticity of any autographed collectible sold by this dealer.
Section 22
Glossary of Condition terms
Information provided to prospective Bidders with respect of any lot, including any pre-sale estimate, whether written or oral, and information in any catalogue, condition or other report, commentary or valuation, is not a representation of fact but rather a statement of opinion held by RR Auction.
Use of the following terms constitutes an opinion as follows:
VERY FINE describes an item believed to be in virtually flawless condition, and is used sparingly for items of exceptionally attractive appearance.
FINE is the most common statement of condition, and applies to most items that we offer. It describes items that we believe to show expected handling wear, generally acceptable random flaws (such as light creases, small bends, etc.), and an overall appearance that is pleasing to the majority of collectors.
VERY GOOD describes an item that we believe exhibits more moderate flaws (such as toning, light staining, professional reinforcements or repairs, etc.). Most collectors would be comfortable with items in very good condition, and this would be the expected condition for many formats (early presidential documents, for example).
GOOD describes an item which we believe to have obvious visible flaws, including heavy wear, missing portions, or repairs that affect appearance; generally items in this condition are offered only if an item is otherwise believed to be exceedingly rare or important.
Bidder may call and request further details and information about RR Auction’s opinions concerning any item via phone or email which shall provided in RR Auction’s discretion.
Certificate of Auction, Certificate of Authenticity and Goods Acquired:
Bidder warrants that Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall not purposely deface, destroy, dismember, cut-up into parts the item or Lot purchased at auction from RR Auction and in the event such shall occur whether purposefully or accidently, Bidder (and its agents, assigns, successors, and affiliates) shall refrain from advertising, promoting, or marketing the item as having been purchased from RR Auction and shall in no event display, expressly claim, or imply that the item was certified or auctioned in such state by RR Auction. As liquidated damages for such breach, Bidder agrees to be liable to RR Auction for the greater of the amount of three (3) times the hammer price of the item along with all other fees and costs as otherwise provided in this Terms of Sale.
31. George Washington: Ford Mansion Wooden Artifacts Starting Bid $200
35. William Henry Harrison Signature Starting Bid $200
32. John Quincy Adams Document Signed as President, Appointing a Lieu... Starting Bid $200
36. John Tyler and John C. Calhoun Unissued Ship's Pass Signed as Pre... Starting Bid $200
33. John Quincy Adams Signature Starting Bid $200
37. Millard Fillmore Signature Starting Bid $200
34. William Henry Harrison Document Signed as "Commd'r & Aid de Camp ...
38. Abraham Lincoln and Presidential Campaign Fer...
39. Abraham Lincoln and Presidential Campaign Fe...
45. Rutherford B. Hayes Document Signed as President, Congratulating ... Starting Bid $200
42. Andrew Johnson Document Signed as President for a "Rebel Pardon" Starting Bid $200
46. James A. Garfield Signature Starting Bid $200
43. U. S. Grant Document Signed as President, Directing Secretary of ... Starting Bid $200
47. Chester A. Arthur Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
44. Rutherford B. Hayes Document Signed as President, Appointing a Po... Starting Bid $200
48. Grover Cleveland Document Signed as President, Directing a Letter... Starting Bid $200
49. Grover Cleveland
53. Woodrow Wilson Signed Photograph by Arnold Genthe Starting Bid $200
57. Calvin Coolidge Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
50. William McKinley Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
54. Woodrow Wilson Document Signed as President, Appointing a Senior ... Starting Bid $200
59. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (2) Oversized Photographs - Attrib... Starting Bid $200
62. Harry S. Truman Collection of (approx. 60) Signed Photographs of ...
63. Harry S. Truman Document Signed as President, Appointing a Collec... Starting Bid $200
51. Theodore Roosevelt Signed White House Card
55. Woodrow Wilson Document Signed as President Starting Bid $200
60. Franklin D. Roosevelt Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
64. Harry S. Truman Document Signed as President, Appointing the Navy... Starting Bid $200
52. Woodrow Wilson Document SignedPrinceton University
56. Warren G. Harding Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200
61. Franklin D. Roosevelt Document Signed as President, Appointing th... Starting Bid $200
65. Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed as President and Signed Photo... Starting Bid $200
66. Harry S. Truman Signed Book - Mr. Citizen Starting Bid $200
70. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President Starting Bid $200
67. Dwight D. Eisenhower Document Signed as President, Appointing an ... Starting Bid $200
68. Dwight D. Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President: "I earnest... Starting Bid $200
69. Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed Book - The White House Years: Waging ...
71. Jacqueline Kennedy Autograph Letter on the Interior Design of the...
72. Jacqueline Kennedy Signed Inauguration Ceremonies Invitation Starting Bid $200
76. Jacqueline
Autograph Letter Signed to Ethel Kennedy Starting Bid $200
73. Jacqueline Kennedy Autograph Letter Signed to
77. Jacqueline Kennedy Signed 'Inaugural Ball' Ticket Stub Starting Bid $200
74. Jacqueline Kennedy 75. Jacqueline Kennedy Autograph Letter Signed to
Kennedy
78. Jacqueline Kennedy Autograph Letter Signed to Her Favored Fabric ...
79. Jacqueline Kennedy Typed Letter Signed to Her Favored Fabric Desi... Starting Bid $200
80. Jacqueline Kennedy White House Restoration
81. John F. Kennedy Signed 1960 St. Louis Campaign Dinner Program
86.
87.
84.
88.
89.
82. John F. Kennedy: Mortar Shell Fired in His Honor
83. John F. Kennedy 1961 United States Capitol-Flown
John F. Kennedy: 1935 Festivities Issue of The
85. John F. Kennedy Vintage 'JFK & Rocking Chair' Toy (Kamar, 1963) Starting Bid $200
Kennedy Assassination: Scrapbook of Dallas Newspapers from Late N...
Kennedy Assassination: Collection (November 22–
Kennedy Assassination (7) 'Welcome to Texas' Items Starting Bid $200
Kennedy Assassination: Dallas Morning News Newspaper with Pre-Ass...
90. Kennedy Assassination: Texas Welcome Dinner
92. Lyndon B. Johnson Document Signed as President, Appointing an Ass... Starting Bid $200
93. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Book - The Vantage Point
94. Lyndon B. Johnson Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
95. Richard Nixon Document Signed as President, Appointing a Civil Se... Starting Bid $200
96. Richard Nixon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
97. Gerald Ford Signed $2 Dollar Bill as PresidentDated to the 4th... Starting Bid $200
98. Gerald Ford Signed Souvenir Typescript Starting Bid $200
99. Gerald Ford Oversized Signed Print
103. Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph to The X-Files Actress Gillian An... Starting Bid $200
104. Ronald Reagan Typed Letter Signed to 'The Singing Cop' Starting Bid $200
105.
109.
Ronald Reagan Signature on 'White House' Stationery Starting Bid $200
106. Ronald Reagan Signed White House Christmas
107. Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
108. Ronald Reagan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
Ronald Reagan Document Signed as California Governor Starting Bid $200
110. Ronald Reagan Signed 'Inauguration Day' Cover Starting Bid $200
111. Ronald Reagan Signed Playbill Starting Bid $200
112. Ronald and Nancy Reagan Signed 1980 Presidential Campaign Poster ... Starting Bid $200
113. Ronald and Nancy
114. Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (2) Signed Commemorative Cove... Starting Bid $200
115. George and George W. Bush (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
116. Bill Clinton Autograph Letter Signed (White House Letterhead) Starting Bid $200
117. Bill Clinton Signed Putter Golf Club and Callaway Golf Ball Starting Bid $200
118. Bill
Signed Photograph to NBA Legend Michael Jordan - "Ma... Starting Bid $200
122. Bill
Signed Book - My Life Starting Bid $200
119. Bill
Signed Items - Booklet and Cover Starting Bid $200
123. George W. Bush (3) Signed 'Decision Points' Bookplates Starting Bid $200
127.
GEM MT 10 Starting Bid $200
124. George W. Bush Signed Book - Decision Points (Limited Edition) Starting Bid $200
128.
Clinton
Clinton (2)
120. Bill Clinton Signed
121. Bill Clinton Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
Clinton
125. Barack Obama Signed Book - A Promised Land
126. Donald Trump Signed
Donald Trump Signed Uncut $1 Dollar Bills - PSA
Donald Trump Signed $100 Dollar Bill - PSA GEM MINT 10 Starting Bid $200
129. Donald Trump Signed
130. Joe Biden Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
131. Joe Biden Signed Book
132. USS Sequoia
134. Edward Rutledge Autograph Endorsement Signed Starting Bid $200
138. Aaron Burr Signed Check Starting Bid $200
142. Kamala Harris Signed Book - 107 Days Starting Bid $200
139. John C.
Letter Signed as Secretary of War, Admitting Futu... Starting Bid $200
Calhoun
140. Henry Clay Autograph Letter Signed with Free
141. John Andrew Jackson Creswell Autograph Letter
143. Patrick Henry Document Signed Starting Bid $200
144. Robert F. Kennedy Typed Letter Signed and Draft Memorandum for th...
145. Robert F. Kennedy Content-Rich Typed Letter
146. Robert F. Kennedy (4) Typed Letters Signed as Senator and Attorne... Starting Bid $200
147. Robert F. Kennedy (2)
148. Robert F. Kennedy Signature Starting Bid $200
149. Ted Kennedy's Seventh Grade 'The Fessenden School' Report Card (1...
150. Lewis Strauss Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
161. Chang Chun-hsiung Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
162. Emperor Meiji Letter Signed to the President of
164. Benito Juarez Document Signed as Mexican President Starting Bid $200
165.
173. Chaim Weizmann Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
166.
Original Artwork by Blake Hampton - Published i... Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
178.
Starting
Starting
Nikita Khrushchev WarDated Document Signed
Nikita Khrushchev
168. Lajos Kossuth Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
170. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna Letter Signed
177. Faisal I Signed Photograph
Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor Document Signed
Bid $200
179. King Philip II Document Signed
Bid $200
180. King Stanislaw I Leszczynski Starting Bid $200
182. Princess Diana and King Charles III Signed
183. Queen Elizabeth II and Christmas Card (1952)
184. Queen Elizabeth II and Christmas Card (1953)
185. Queen Liliuokalani Signature Starting Bid $200
186. Queen Victoria Document Signed (1837)Three Months After Her Ac... Starting Bid $200
192. Dalai Lama Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
193. Pope John XXIII Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
194. Pope Leo XIII Document Signed Starting Bid $200
195. Thomas Merton Signed Book - Original Child Bomb (Ltd. Ed. of 500) Starting Bid $200
196. Mother Teresa Signature Starting Bid $200
197. Mother Teresa Typed Letter Signed: "Works of love are always work... Starting Bid $200
198. Pope Francis Signed
199. Pope Innocent XI Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
200. Pope John Paul I Signature Starting Bid $200
201. Pope John Paul II Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
202. Pope John XXIII Lengthy Autograph Letter Signed to Ferdinand I of...
207. Pope Pius VII Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
203. Pope Leo X Document Signed (1515) Starting Bid $200
208. Pope Pius VIII Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
205. Pope Paul VI Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
209. Pope Pius XI Autograph Letter Signed
206. Pope Pius IX Signed Apostolic Blessing Starting Bid $200
210. Pope Pius XII Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
211. Billy Sunday Oversized Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
224.
221. Marcus Garvey Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
225. Nelson
Starting Bid $200
229.
Starting Bid $200
222. Jane Goodall (2) Signed Photographs Starting Bid $200
226.
Starting Bid $200
235.
Starting Bid $200
223. Nelson Mandela Signed 1994 Inauguration Ceremonies Program Starting Bid $200
Nelson Mandela Signed 1994 'Debates of the Senate'
Mandela Signed Check
Nelson Mandela Signed Photograph
227. Nelson Mandela Signed Lithograph - 'The Tennis Court' (Ltd. Ed. #...
228. Nelson Mandela Signature Starting Bid $200
Carrie A. Nation Autograph Letter Signed as "Carry A. Nation"
David D. Buick Document Signed - Buick Oil Company Stock Certific...
236. Tim Cook Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
237. Bill Gates Signed Book - The Road Ahead
239. J. Pierpont Morgan Signed Stock Certificate
240. Pierre Omidyar Signed 'eBay Live!' Trading Card Starting Bid $200
241. Joseph C. Pelletier Signed Stock Certificate
242. SpaceShipOne: Google Doodle Photographic Print Signed by (8) Pion... Starting Bid $200
262. Thomas Edison Autograph Letter Signed"Our record biz has dropp... Starting Bid $200
272. Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
259. Tim Berners-Lee Signed Book - This Is for Everyone Starting Bid $200
263. C. V. Raman Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
260. Vint Cerf Signed Sketch - "Internet ca. 1977" Starting Bid $200
Signed Starting Bid $200
Starting
261. Lee De Forest Typed Letter
264. Georges Gilles de la
265. Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Relic by Tiffany's
Bid $200
276. Jacques Cousteau Signed Photograph
278. Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Signed Commemorative Cover
279. Augustus Post Signed
292. Al Capone Original Photograph - PSA Type I
293. Al Capone Original Photograph - PSA Type I Starting Bid $200
294. Al Capone Original Photograph - PSA Type I
295. Joseph Cosey: Mary Baker Eddy Forgery Starting Bid $200
296. Lincoln Assassination: Ford's Theatre Broadside (Period Reproduct... Starting Bid $200
307.
Signed Poster (9˝ x 12.... Starting Bid $200
297. Prohibition: 1923 Liquor Prescription for Whiskey Starting Bid $200
314.
319.
298.
311.
306. Matthew C. Perry Autograph Endorsement Signed Starting Bid $200
Signed - "When I dropped...
312. Mitsuo Fuchida Autograph Letter Signed: "I knew the commander who... Starting Bid $200
316.
Cover with Sketch of... Starting Bid $200
Jack Ruby: Bullet Fired From the Gun that Shot
William T. Sherman Autograph Letter Signed
308. Battle of the Little
Enola Gay: Paul
313. Iwo Jima: John H. Bradley and Rene Gagnon
Mountbatten of Burma (2) Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
315. PT-109: Katsumori Yamashiro Signed
PT-109: Katsumori Yamashiro Signed First Day
317. USS Indianapolis (33) Multi-Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
Duke of Wellington Third-Person Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
325. SS Central America Recovered 'Pinch of Gold'
326. USS Constitution 1927 Restoration Hull Wood Starting Bid $200
327. USS New Hampshire Copper Shipwreck Spike Starting Bid $200
334.
Starting Bid $200
330. Explorer II Flown Fabric - Record-Setting HighAltitude Balloon Starting Bid $250
335.
Starting Bid $200
332.
336.
Starting Bid $200
339.
Starting Bid $200
Hindenburg Flown Postcard: "Carried on the Hindenburg on its init...
333. Charles and Anne
Red Bull Stratos Helium Balloon Flown Artifact
Orville Wright Signed Check
Wright Brothers Vin Fiz Fabric Swatch
Apollo Astronauts Signed Book - From the Earth to the Moon
340. Alan Bean and James Lovell (2) Signed Prints (Ltd.
341. Charles Conrad and Charlie Duke (2) Signed
343. Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova (2) Signed First Day Covers Starting Bid $200
358. Mercury Astronauts Signed First Day Cover
363. Jim McDivitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
364. Jim McDivitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
378. Frank Borman Signed
382. Buzz Aldrin Signed 'Men Walk on Moon' Newspaper Reprint (Ltd. Ed.... Starting Bid $200
384. Buzz Aldrin Signed Book - Encounter with Tiber Starting Bid $200
391. Michael Collins Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
405. Alan Shepard Signed Oversized McDonald's Advertisement Starting Bid $200
388.
393.
408. Jim
Starting Bid $200
389.
Armstrong Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
395.
Starting Bid $200
409.
390. Neil Armstrong Signed Program Starting Bid $200
404.
410. Jim
Autograph Letter Signed: "I am grateful to millions for... Starting Bid $200
Neil Armstrong Signed
Neil
Alan Bean and Space Artists Signed Book - The
Apollo 13 Original 'Type 1' Photograph
Alan Shepard's Apollo 14 Flown Patch with (8) Signed Items - Pres...
Irwin Typed Letter Signed: "The tragedy in the jungles of Guy...
Jim Irwin (2) Signed
Irwin
413. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
414. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
415. Charlie Duke Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
417. Ron Evans Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
420. Space Shuttle Data Recording Pen Assembly (Fisher Space Pen) Starting Bid $200
421. STS-51-L: Space Shuttle Challenger Signatures Starting Bid $200
422. The Adventures of Smilin' Jack (4) Original Comic Strips by Zack ... Starting Bid $200
423. Chesley Bonestell Signed Printed Poem - 'The Explorers' Starting Bid $200
426. Jeff Koterba (14) Original Hand-Drawn Comic
434. Albert Bierstadt (2) Signed Items - Autograph Letter and Sketch Starting Bid $200
438. Winslow Homer Signature Starting Bid $200
431. Lawrence AlmaTadema Signature and SelfPortrait Sketch with (16)...
435. Gutzon Borglum Oversized Signed Photograph - 'Wonderment of Mothe... Starting Bid $200
432. Giorgio Armani Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
436. Antonio Canova Autograph Letter Signed
433. Leonard Baskin Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
437. George Cruikshank Original Sketch Starting Bid $200
441. Joan Miro Signed
442. Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed: "I believe I did my duty fo... Starting Bid $200
443. Alphonse Mucha Signed Book - Andelicek z
444. Alphonse Mucha Signed Book - Otcenas
445. Thomas Nast Signature Starting Bid $200
446. Maxfield Parrish Signature Starting Bid $200
447. Pierre-Auguste Renoir Autograph Letter Signed: "I am praying that... Starting Bid $200
448. Norman Rockwell Twice-Signed Book - Willie
452. Frank Lloyd Wright Typed Letter Signed on the Mrs. Clinton Walker... Starting Bid $200
449. Arthur Szyk Signed Print - 'Republic of China' (10˝ x 11.5˝) Starting Bid $200
457. Disney Animators and Contributors Signed Book -
450. Josiah Wedgwood Document Signed
460.
451. Benjamin West Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200
467.
472. Charles Schulz Signed First Day Cover Starting Bid $200
Matt Groening Signed Sketch of 'Bartman' Starting Bid $200
MAD: Bob Clarke
468. Frederick Burr Opper Original Artwork Starting Bid $200
470. Charles Schulz Signed Sketch in Book - We're
471. Charles Schulz Signed Sketch of Snoopy and Woodstock Starting Bid $200
473.
496.
479.
499.
500.
494.
501.
Charles Schulz Signed Book - Good Grief: The Story of Charles M. ...
Maxim Gorky Letter Signed While in Exile - "You
493. Louisa May and Amos Bronson Alcott (3) Signed
Maya Angelou Signed Book - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
James M. Barrie Autograph Letter Signed
William Cullen Bryant Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
Karel Capek Signed Book - Marsyas, or On the
Samuel L. Clemens Signature as "Mark Twain" Starting Bid $200
502. James Fenomire Cooper Autograph Document Signed Starting Bid $200
503. Noel Coward Autograph Letter Signed
504. Alexandre Dumas, pere Autograph Note Signed Starting Bid $200
505. T. S. Eliot Signed Christmas Card Starting Bid $200
506. Robert Frost Signature Starting Bid $200
508. Langston Hughes Document Signed Starting Bid $200
509. Victor Hugo Signature Starting Bid $200
510. Rudyard Kipling Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
518.
519.
511. Willy Ley Signed Book - 512. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Autograph
513. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Autograph
514. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Signature
515. Romain Rolland Autograph Letter Signed
516. Sir Walter Scott Document Signed
Jared Sparks Autograph Letter Signed, Praising the 'History of De...
Bram Stoker Autograph Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
520. Alfred Lord Tennyson Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
522. John Greenleaf Whittier Autograph Letter Signed to Rev. Phillips ... Starting Bid $200
538. Leonard Bernstein Twice-Signed Autograph Manuscript on Religion: ...
539. Ignace J. Paderewski Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
540. Giacomo Puccini Signed Postcard Photograph with Autograph Musical... Starting Bid $200
541. Siegfried Wagner Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
542. Billie Holiday Signature Starting Bid $200
543. Edith Piaf Document
544. Cole Porter Autograph Musical Quotation Signed for 'Rosalie' Starting Bid $200
548. Beatles: Elephant's Memory Apple Records Mono Acetate for "Evergl... Starting Bid $200
Document Signed Starting Bid $200
549.
Starting Bid $200
545. Sarah Vaughan
546. Beach Boys: Brian Wilson and Al Jardine
547. Beatles LTS Mono
Beatles: John Lennon (Mind Games) and Frank SInatra (Live at Carn...
550. Beatles: Paul McCartney Signed Flyer for 'Beatles Unlimited' Starting Bid $200
551. Beatles: Paul
552. Beatles: Paul 553. Beatles: Yoko Ono Autograph Letter Signed
554. Beatles: Billy Preston Apple Records Stereo Test Pressing for "Th... Starting Bid $200
555. Beatles: Ringo Starr Apple Records Stereo Acetate for "Back Off B... Starting Bid $200
556. Beatles: Doris Troy 557. Beatles: Doris Troy US Stereo Bell/Apple Master Tapes for "Ain't ... Starting Bid $200
558. Beatles: Lon & Derrek 559. Beatles: Klaus Voormann Signed AlbumRevolver Starting Bid $200
560. Blondie: Debbie Harry Oversized Photograph Signed by John Rowland... Starting Bid $200
567. Elton John Signed Album - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Starting Bid $200
575. Rolling
Watts, Charlie Starting Bid $200
561. David Bowie Oversized Photograph Signed by John Rowlands - 'Isola... Starting Bid $200
568. Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page Signed Album - Led Zeppelin lll Starting Bid $200
562. Eddie Cochran Signature Starting Bid $200
569. Little Richard Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
563. Deep Purple Signed Album - Perfect Strangers Starting Bid $200
574. Rolling Stones: Rupert Loewenstein Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
576. David Lee Roth and Band Signed Single Album -
577. David Ruffin Signed Check Starting Bid $200
579. Rush: Alex Lifeson (6) Signed Items - Also Signed by Members of E... Starting Bid $200
Stones:
581. Van Halen Signed 584. The Who: Townshend, Pete Starting Bid $200
585. The Yardbirds Signed Photograph with Jeff Beck Starting Bid $200
586. ZZ Top Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
587. Ramones Signed Inner Album Sleeve - Leave Home
588. Sex Pistols 1976 'Anarchy in the UK' Tour Poster
589. Whitney Houston Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
590. Taylor Swift Signed CD Insert - The Tortured Poets Department Starting Bid $200
599. Brigitte Bardot Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
600. Brigitte Bardot (4) Signed Items Starting Bid $200
602. Charlie Chaplin Signature Starting Bid $200
603. Sean Connery Signed Photograph as James Bond Starting Bid $200
605. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
606. Divine Signed Odorama Card Starting Bid $200
607. Michael Clarke Duncan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
608. Clint Eastwood Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
609. Douglas Fairbanks Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
611. Harrison Ford Signed Promotional Movie Booklet Starting Bid $200
612. Harrison Ford Signature Starting Bid $200
613. Michael J. Fox Signed Replica 'Back to the Future'
614. Frankenstein: O. P. Heggie and Frederick Kerr (2) Signatures Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
616. Gone With the Wind: Hattie McDaniel Signature Starting Bid $200
621. Audrey Hepburn Signed Sketch - Abstract Female Form Starting Bid $200
617. Cary Grant Signature Starting Bid $200
619.
Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
622.
Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200
623.
Starting
Tom Hanks
620. Tippi Hedren Signed Photograph
Katharine Hepburn (3)
Henry Hull Signed Photograph
Bid $200
624. Boris Karloff Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
625. Deborah Kerr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
626. Ernie Kovacs Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
627. Hedy Lamarr Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
628. Stan Laurel (2) Typed Letters Signed Starting Bid $200
629. Bruce Lee Original Photograph - PSA Type III
630. Bruce Lee Original Photograph - PSA Type I
631. Bruce Lee Original Photograph - PSA Type I
632. Christopher Lee Signed Photograph as Saruman Starting Bid $200
634. Rouben Mamoulian Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
637. Norm McDonald Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
638. Patrick McGoohan Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
639. Sal Mineo (2) Signed Items - Document and
640. Carmen Miranda Early Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
641. Thomas Mitchell Document Signed
642. Marilyn Monroe: Playboy #1 - An Iconic Issue of the Men's Magazin...
643. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph - PSA
644. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph - PSA
645. Marilyn Monroe Original Photograph - PSA
647. Mantan Moreland Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
648. Eddie Murphy Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
649. Paul Newman Signed Photograph as 'Fast Eddie' Felson Starting Bid $200
650. David Niven Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
651. Brad Pitt Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
652.
Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
656. Margaret
Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
660.
Photograph Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
657. Meg Ryan
Signatures Starting Bid $200
661. Jerry Seinfeld Signed Oversized Photograph (Ltd. Ed. #29/50) Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Starting Bid $200
Christopher Plummer
653. William Powell Signed Photograph
654. Claude Rains Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
655. Christopher Reeve Signature Starting Bid $200
Rutherford
(3)
658. Joseph Schildkraut Signed Photograph
659. Romy Schneider Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
Jean Seberg Signed
662. Rod Serling Signed Photograph
663. Frank Sinatra Signed 'Inaugural Gala' Program for President-Elect... Starting Bid $200
664. Frank Sinatra Signature Starting Bid $200
665. Star Trek: William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy (2) Signed Photograp... Starting Bid $200
666. Sharon Stone Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
667. Glenn Strange Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
668. Three Stooges Signatures - Moe Howard, Joe De Rita, and Larry Fin... Starting Bid $200
669. Gene Tierney Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
671. Andrey Vyshinsky Document Signed Starting Bid $200
672. Orson Welles Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
673. Orson Welles Typed Letter Signed Starting Bid $200
674. Orson Welles Signature Starting Bid $200
675. Robin Williams Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
676. Bruce Willis Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
680. Muhammad Ali Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
681. Muhammad Ali TripleSigned Photograph Starting Bid $200
682. Muhammad Ali Signed Oversized Photograph Starting Bid $200
683. Muhammad Ali Handwritten Note Starting Bid $200
684. Max Baer Signed Photograph Starting Bid $200
685. Ty Cobb Signature Starting Bid $200
686. Joe DiMaggio Signature Starting Bid $200
687. Johnny Hayes Archive of (10) Autograph Letters
688. Jack Johnson 'Champion of the World' Poster (ca. 1909) - 15.75˝ x... Starting Bid $200
692. NY Yankees Legends: Mantle, Jackson, Ford, and Hunter Signed Comm... Starting Bid $200
689. Diego Maradona Signed Promotional Card Starting Bid $200
693. Jesse Owens Signed Commemorative Cover Starting Bid $200
690. Rocky Marciano, Roger Maris, and Other Athletes Signed Program Starting Bid $200
694. Tiger Woods Signed Photograph (Ltd. Ed. #83/100) Starting Bid $200
691. Lionel Messi Signed Argentina Soccer Jersey Starting Bid $200
