1-1. Custer reports to Meade. View Image   Significant Civil War endorsement in the young George Custer's hand: "Hdqrs 2nd Brig. / Oct. 27th, 1863 / Respectfully forwarded / G.A. Custer / Brig. Genl. / Comdg. 2nd Brig." On verso, the corresponding endorsement of Custer's commanding officer, George Meade, with Meade's bold signature within a clerical closing, "for file in his office - Geo. G. Meade / Major General / Comdg." In another hand, in pink ink, a military clerk has penned, "Recd. back Head Qrs. Cav. Corps. Oct. 28, 1863." And in yet another hand, "Hd Qrs 3rd (?) Div. Run back Oct. 27." Clipped from a large document, perhaps by souvenir-collecting staff. 2 ¹/₂ x 3 ³/₈ . Some showthrough of two large ink leaks from Meade's pen, but not touching Custer's signature; very minor toning one blank edge, else fine. Custer material of any date is always desirable; this duo of Civil War date is perhaps unique. $3500-4500

1-2. Wounded at Gettysburg. Superb A.L.S. of Confederate Gen. J(ohn) B(ell) Hood, Alleghany Springs, Va., Aug. 6, (18)76, on blue-lined mocha notepaper, 5 x 7 ³/₄ unfolding to 7 ³/₄ x 10. Commanded Texas Brigade, wounded at Gettysburg, rejoined his troops at Chickamauga, only to lose a leg; he and his wife died in the yellow fever epidemic of 1879. "...General Maury has, I am informed, written a review of Vanhorn's history of the Army of the Cumberland. If you have a spare copy of your magazine containing it, I would be pleased to have it sent at this place." "Without peer as a combat leader...he loved to fight... The troops of 'Hood's Division' were 'man for man, perhaps, the best combat troops in the Army [of Northern Virginia]'"--The Civil War Dictionary and Lee's Lieutenants. In rich brown ink. Minor fold and tip wear, else about fine, and a superior example. $1500-2000

1-3. William T. Sherman. Splendid ink signature on 4 x 7 leaf. "W.T. Sherman / General / Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 1876." A choice example of the veteran of Shiloh, Vicksburg, and the "March to the Sea." $300-350

1-4. Gen. Wade Hampton. Confederate cavalry leader, whose war career included Gettysburg, Bull Run, Wilderness, and association with J.E.B. Stuart. A.L.S., Columbia (S.C.), 1892. "If I had a photograph it would give me pleasure to send it to you. I have none...." Suggests an alternate source. Nicely penned. Verso with light mounting traces; few small stains at lower margin, easily covered by a mat, else fine, and a very pleasing example. $500-600

1-5. Civil War Pass for War Correspondent. On letterhead of H.Q., Dept. of Virginia, Seventh Army Corps, Ft. Monroe, Dec. 11, 1862, entirely in hand of and signed by Maj. Gen. John A. Dix. "Mr. S.R. Glenn, a correspondent of The New York Herald has permission to go to New Berne, N.C." On lower portion of same page, note in hand of and signed by Maj. Gen. Comdg. J.G. Foster, for Glenn to return to new York "by either route, or by the canal, or steamers outside." The New York Herald was reputed to have the best war coverage of the Civil War. Glenn was put in Libby Prison. He died in 1880 while an editor of the Herald. Browned areas not interfering with readability. Rare. $400-600

1-6. U.S. Grant. View Image   Superb carte, signed in sepia brown ink across blank lower portion of image, "U.S. Grant / Lt. Gen. U.S.A.," the latter line tied to mount. Imprint on verso of "Brady & Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries, No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. and Broadway & Tenth St., N.Y." Image a trifle light, but likely as made, in view of absence of tip wear and its long residence in an album, as witnessed by mounting evidence on verso, not affecting Brady imprint. Very fine to excellent, and a cornerstone for a Union or Presidential collection. $2500-3500

1-7. R.E. Lee. View Image   Carte, signed front and believed on back as well, with "Lee" three times in his hand! Signed on front in medium brown ink on blank panel surrounding his oval portrait. Unusual - and very appealing - mocha toning. Signed on verso, with presentation inscription in his hand, "[To] Arthur Lee / from / R.E. Lee," above pictorial imprint in pale lavender, "The 'Lee' Photo-graphic Gallery / 920 Main Street / over the Richmond Musical Exchange," with woodcut of female warrior. On front, one ³/₁₆ " brown spot at top left, in blank area, a smaller one touching his right neck, and a third on blank lower mount, all perhaps drops from Lee's pen; light tip wear, some general soiling. On verso, inscription is very light, but discernable. In all, highly appealing, and generally good. A significant example, with "Lee" three times in his hand. Request scan of verso. $4000-4750

1-8. Civil War Soldier. View Image   Tintype of young man, grey coat over uniform, in boots, and holding hat. 2 ⁵/₈ x 3. Velvet facing. Embossed case. Lock of dark brown hair (soldier's or sweetheart's?) in back of tintype. Fine. $250-300

1-9. The Beast of New Orleans. Highly unusual war-date check of Benj. F. Butler, entirely in his hand, drawn on Bank of Commerce, New Orleans, Oct. 15, 1862. No. 28, "Pay to Self...$47.72," signed with rank "Maj. Genl." 3 x 6 ³/₄ . Called "The Beast" for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans; in a noted incident, he hung a Southerner who had pulled down the Union flag from the Mint. One rectangular fragment in center of check fallen when cancelled, affecting only a flourish following the word "Self," else fine. Checks written by him during his "reign" are very scarce. $450-550

1-10. Ben Butler. L.S. on his personal letterhead, Boston, Aug. 9, 1873, 5 x 8, decoratively engraved in blue with a miniature goblet and the motto "Comme Je Trouve" in a scroll. Sending $100 for books, which he has not yet received. "As I have not been to Lowell since it is supposed they may have reached there...I think the salary question will be fought out." At this time, the former Union General was a Congressman; he would later serve as Governor of Massachusetts, and be a Presidential candidate. Light cream toning, else very good, with a dark, bold signature. $250-275

1-11. Gen. Albert Pike. Confederate General in command of Department of Indian Territory; resigned his commission 1862 in protest of Confederacy's treatment of the Indians. Cut signature mounted on card. Fine. With cabinet photo, unsigned, by Scholl of Philadelphia. Very fine. $150-175 (2 pcs.)

1-12. Gen. Albert Pike. Holograph poem by Pike, signed. Ten lines of particularly moving sentiments: "In the new love's lap, all the old are forgot...." To Mrs. Strickland. A bit light, with edge toning. With A.L.S. enclosing the poem, 1883. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

1-13. Union Soldier. Group of three: 1) Union Gen. Robert Anderson, hero of Fort Sumter. Choice carte by E. Anthony, Feb. 1861. 2) Carte of a new Union soldier with bayonet and rifle, knife and pistol. By Crew. On verso, "Brother Jacob's picture taken after he inlisted in the Civil War as he passed through Alliance" (location of photographer, perhaps Ohio). Very fine. 3) Albumen photo of an unidentified field officer in uniform. 5 ³/₄ x 7. Very fine. $300-350 (3 pcs.)

1-14. Design for Military Cemetery, 1867. Gen. James J. Dana writes regarding "Iron Railings and Stone Fences for National Cemeteries," enclosing a 17 x 22 copy of his drawing of same, with printed circular and printed orders to Supt. of the National Cemetery on procedure (2 pp. ea.). The aftermath of the Civil War made this an important subject at the time. Very fine. $300-400 (4 pcs.)

1-15. "This Great Crisis." L.S. of Simon Cameron, as Secretary of War, Washington, Apr. 26, 1861, 2 pp., writing to Wm. D. Lewis of Philadelphia, on the defense of Philadelphia. Suggests Maj. Gen. Patterson take charge of the "River defenses of the city...This Dept. will gladly afford him every facility...." With five printed and two manuscript documents referring to defenses of Philadelphia. This was but eleven days after the start of the Civil War. Letter fine, documents very good. $350-500 (6 pcs.)

1-16. Civil War Hospital Reports. Fourteen Reports, of New York Independent Battalion, each signed by Surgeon Benjamin Harrison, 1863. Records of Company, returned to duty, discharged, "in hospital, in quarters, taken sick...," etc. About fine. $300-400 (14 pcs.)

1-17. Gen. A.E. Burnside. Served through Civil War; later postwar Gov. of Rhode Island. L.S., 1871, 3 pp., as Pres. of Cairo & Vincennes Railroad, regarding railroad reorganization, and Burnside's role as a creditor. "...Lease to pay interest on stock...and if this basis is satisfactory I will begin work at once...." Fine. With telegram and additional correspondence on the matter. $300-400 (6 pcs.)

1-18. Going to Alabama.... Scarce military printing of Gen. George H. Thomas' telegraph to Rear Admiral S.P. Lee, "Commanding Mississippi Squadron, Flag Ship 'Fairy,' Chickasaw, Ala.," on the destruction of Hood's army at Franklin and Nashville. 7 ³/₄ x 10, dated at Pulaski and Paducah, Kentucky, Dec. 29 and 30, 1864, respectively. With detailed account of recent triumph over Confederate Gen. Hood: "...Hood's losses since he invaded the State of Tennessee: 6 General Officers killed, 6 wounded and 1 taken prisoner, at Franklin...and about 6,000 men killed, wounded and taken prisoner at the same battle. On the 8th, at Murfreesboro, he had one General Officer wounded and about 1,000 men killed and 207 taken prisoners and losing 2 pieces of artillery...In the two battles...before Nashville, he had...4,462 officers and men made prisoners...and over 3,000 stand of small arms...Citizens report that he passed this place with his army completely disorganized...besides abandoning an ammunition train of 15 or 20 wagons...Your efficient co-operation on the Tennessee has contributed largely to the demoralization of Hood's army...." Holograph endorsement on verso, "With the best regards of Mr. Blair" (possibly Francis P. or Montgomery). Breaks but no separation at folds, else about fine. $250-300

1-19. "...Photo saved me from certain death." Unusual "remembrance" penned by Union soldier Robert Schley (in German with English translation). 2 pp., no place or date but refers to his enlistment in Coney I(sland) Regiment. "...The night of July 1...during the bombardment of Carlisle [probably beginning of Battle of Gettysburg, 1863] my cap was torn off my head by an exploding bomb, while another bomb fragment passed between my upper arm and chest and rolled off the picture of my beloved wife, nee Adeline Gorneslo, and the photo saved me from certain death. This, in commemoration of the God to whom we owe eternal thanks. Robert Schley. At the time I was a private in the 12th Coney I(sland) Regiment and I was mustered in the service...for 30 days. I was married to my wife for only 2 days when I had to leave her." With fine tintype of his wife Adeline, seated in hoop skirt, 1 ³/₄ x 2 ¹/₄, Union case design deeply embossed, a ³/₄ " depression showing spot where bullet passed! A rare combination. $300-350 (2 pcs.)

1-20. Camp Chase Prison in the Civil War. Sixteen covers, all marked "Examined," and signed. Rare prison envelopes sent by Confederate surgeon Dr. Alfred Hughes, to his wife in Wheeling, Va., in 1862. Addressed in light pencil; camp markings dark. $300-400 (16 pcs.)

1-21. Civil War Documents. Lot of 20 Quartermaster records submitted by officers, most partly printed, 1863-64-65, Including horses, wagon covers, buckles, sacks, mules, shirts, and more. Sizes 7 x 9 to 21 x 31. Occasional browning at folds, else generally good to about fine. $400-500 (20 pcs.)

1-22. Confederate $1000 Bonds. Group of three, orange-red and black, all coupons present but one on each. Vignette of George Washington on horse. Criswell 44. Fine. $300-400 (3 pcs.)

1-23. "The Blue and the Gray of 1867." Popular post-Civil War song, by Union soldier J.M. Dalzell, music added by George F. Root. Dalzell has penned, on two 7 ³/₄ x 12 sheets, five verses of his song, with about a half page of his comments that he has written these from memory. He concludes, "I will carefully copy the entire text...with this feeble old hand and...forward same to you." Written July 1917, Cincinnati, Ohio. Original folds, else fine and unusual. $90-100

1-24. Confederate Gen. Matthew W. Ransom. Archive of this fighter who led his troops at Antietam, and took part in battles at Seven Days, Seven Pines, Fredericksburg, and siege of Petersburg; Senator from N.C. following the war. Collection includes: 1) Two A.Ls.S. to his wife, one 1853, 3 pp., the other undated but c. 1855-57, 1 p. "...My precious Pattie...I have been so wretched since I left you...and yet I have to be from you...It is a great trial for my heart...My eyes are full of tears." Both in ink, a few faded areas near folds, but no loss of text. Fine. Also, brief letter to his wife in light pencil. Faded. All three letters signed "M.W. Ransom." 2) A.N.S., 1887, to Sec. of U.S. Senate, with large signature of Ransom, darkly penned. Some edge wear, v.g. 3) Typed copy of Address given by Ransom on presentation of his credentials from Pres. Cleveland, who had appointed him U.S. Minister to Mexico in 1895. Words added in Ransom's hand. Wear at folds, toned. 4) About 26 additional documents, manuscript letters between families; these include an 1824 A.L.S. from N.C. Gov. Burton to Stephen Van Rensselaer, recommending a relative of Mrs. Ransom (her maiden name was Exum); three letters from Ransom's son to him; and his son's two diplomas from Washington & Lee University. Nine newspaper clippings, two picturing Gen. Ransom's wife and daughter. Condition varied. $2500-3500 (about 40 pcs.)

2-1. "Our fighting Division General Custer." Two lengthy Civil War era letters from one of Gen. Custer's troops, John R. Irving, an officer in a Massachusetts Cavalry Regt. in Gen. Custer's Division. Both from Wheeling, W.V., May 4 and July 23, 1865, 8 pp. in all, 5 x 8. The May letter is first directed to his two small children, with tender contents urging them to be good as "Pa" is coming home soon, and then to his wife. "...How many little Orphan Girls are left without any father and mother. My heart is joyful when I think God has spared me to see my children once more...My dear wife, We were drawn up in line this afternoon and informed we would be discharged and sent to our Regiments in ten days. We had a gay old time playing ball in the yard...You must send me five dollars without fail. I am almost distracted for the want of tobacco. Money is a very scarce article in here, and also gold dollars...." The second letter, to his sister, has excellent content on the fighting which ended the war, as well as his saber wound in the head. "...Arrived in this city...safe and sound from our Spring campaign. After fighting before Petersburg and Richmond and pursuing General Lee towards Lynchburg and causing him to surrender by our rapid marching under gallant Phil Sheridan and our fighting Division General Custer, we are happily safe and alive. Of course, you are aware of the desperate fighting which took place between us and the Johnnies. After a severe wound which I received the 2d day of fighting, I am still alive...I am an officer in a Massachusetts Regiment of Cavalry. Thank God the war is over and they are glad to submit after all their vain boasting...My wound is on the head by a sabre stroke. That stroke cost the lives of 5 rebels, and Marianne, may God forgive me, one of them was Jane's husband. Such is the fate of war. He was an officer in the rebel army. I have his watch, sash, pistols, ring and 400 dollars, besides his wife's miniature. You can imagine my feelings at this time. I intend...to go South as soon as I am discharged and find her...." Some fold wear and wrinkling, soiling last page of first letter, perhaps from endless rereading of sentiments by his wife; two lines cut from top of second leaf of the second letter, possibly by recipient, to censor content about "Jane's husband" from others' eyes; lightly penned, else both good. Letters from Custer's Division are seldom seen. $400-500 (2 letters)

2-2. The Siege of Vicksburg. Superb Civil War A.L.S. from the field, from Joseph Clingman, Captain Comdg., Co. "A," 46th Illinois Inf. Vols., "Camp Near Vicksburg, Miss.," May 26, 1863, 7 ³/₄ x 12, 1 full p. With vivid account: "On the evening of the 25th of May, my Regiment was ordered to take a position on the extreme left of our line, before the Rebel Works at Vicksburg, relieving the 63rd Ills. Infty. Vols., and during the night the enemy, under cover of the darkness, threw a large force in our rear, completely cutting off, and capturing over one hundred men of the right wing of the regiment, and thirty of my own company. The public property in the hands of these were captured...fell into the hands of the enemy and could not be recovered...Three camp hatchets and handles, 5 Knapsacks complete, 30 Haversacks, 15 Canteens." Docketing on verso. Lightly penned, else fine. $300-350

2-3. Cavalry at Corinth. Excellent Union soldier's letter, from a cavalryman at Corinth, Miss., Mar. 11, 1863, 4 pp., 7 ¹/₂ x 9 ³/₄ . To a woman in Painesville, Ohio. "...Not much going on about this place, it being the only object of the Government to occupy the post and keep the Guer(r)illas in check & perhaps if need be to reinforce the more detached military stations & making an occasional raid into the enemy's country for the purpose of checkmating some contemplated move of the enemy's...We are daily expecting orders to join the Regt. at Memphis, which when consolidated will form the 15th Regt. of Ills. Cav...The death of our Colonel, who was killed at Vicksburgh, deranged the plans that had been laid out for us...I am...tired of the way we have been lying around loose, subject to the orders of every one who is so fortunate in military chicanery as to have succeeded in getting an Eagle or star upon his shoulder...I should infer...that conscription is not very popular there. Much as I desire exemption for my relatives and friends, I cannot think that Congress has been impolitic in this. I want the war finished up, the sooner the better...Had it not been for the encouragements held out by a disaffected & disloyal party at the North, the war would have been much nearer its close...We need... to convince the Rebels that men can be raised at the North. The siege of Vicksburgh appears to be progressing rather slow, but we all feel confident of final success. Vicksburgh is to the Rebels by far the most important point now in their possession except...Richmond...We had looked for the fall of Mobile long before this, but it seems there is but little more prospect now than some time ago. This is an important and necessary step toward the conquest of the Southwest...." With envelope (stamp removed), and full transcription. Some fold discoloration; penned in large, clear hand, and very good. $225-275 (2 pcs.)

2-4. "The New Party will be pledged to the election of Mr. (Daniel) Webster." Letter, 3 pp., with integral address-leaf, addressed to U.S. Senator Stephen Mallory, who was to become Secretary of the Confederate Navy. No place or date but postal stamping of Newburyport (Mass.), probably 1852, the year Webster was an unsuccessful Presidential candidate for the Whig Party nomination. Signed "Verbum Sat.," a pen name, the letter is headed, "For the Daily Bee," and projects a plan "for the abandonment of Old Political Parties." A new party, National Union Party, is to be the party of the future, to unite all factions and sweep into office. "The New Issues and Measures of the New Party will be proclaimed and adopted at the National Union Convention in Washington on the 5th July independent of party dictation...The antiquated issues and measures which were sufficient seventy years ago to keep 13 different States & 3 millions of people are wholly insufficient to unite 60 States & 100 Millions of People which will soon constitute our glorious Union...." In favor of strong support for the Union Railroad Bill "for the future destinies of our country...." This letter sent to Mallory, one of the strong advocates of ironclads for the Confederacy during the Civil War, for inclusion in the Washington newspaper, Daily Bee. Small tear at edge of address-leaf, affecting several words, else fine, with splendid political content. $400-500

2-5. "...Fremont will stand a fair chance." Fine letter from Isaac H. Clothier, Philadelphia, "7 mo. 30. 1856" (Quaker notation, here July 30), 4 pp., darkly penned in a large clear hand, about U.S. politics, Fremont, Buchanan, and the coming election. "Thee wishes to know what I think about Fremont's prospects...I believe that Fremont will stand a fair chance, and yet...Jas. Buchanan will be our next President. In this I differ from most of my friends and indeed the great mass of the Republican Party which is confident of victory. Now I think it likely that in 1860 the Republican will elect a President, but before then I very much fear that the tide of popular opinion will not have been changed sufficiently to carry to the presidential chair a man of honor and integrity like Fremont...." With campaign cover picturing Fremont, unused. Both pieces fine. $250-275 (2 pcs.)

2-6. "If I have to die...it is all right." Choice letter from Union soldier "Frederic" in Gen. Butler's Army of the James, discussing the first and failed  attempts to take Petersburg by storm, before settling into a siege. "Bermuda Hundred via Ft. Monroe, Gen. Butler's Army, June 17, 1864," O(hio) N(ational) G( uard), to his father, 4 full pp., 5 x 8. "We left Washington on the 8th and got on the Potomac...and went as far as what is called the White House, about 250 miles by water, where Gen. Grant's army was. As soon as we got there, we was [sic] ordered to go to City Point...where we was ordered to go farther up the river, where Gen. Butler's headquarters are...The next morning, Gen. Butler and his Staff came riding along our tents and stopped at the Col. headquarters and the Gen. ordered us in the breastworks...where we are now. Old Butler is a gay looking chap. He looks like that picture we got last winter only he has beard on his chin...We have plenty of fighting going on here. We are close to the enemy. They shell our Camp every once and a while. Gen. Grant has sent 4 of his Corps here. Our men want to take Petersburg if they can. They have been fighting for two days all the time. We are close enough to see the fire of the cannons. On the left of us, we could see the rebs fire out of their fort on our men and we could see where our men were firing from. We could also see where the cannon balls hit on the ground. Yesterday, a Colored Brigade took a reble [sic] fort and they killed every man that was in it. Our men also got on the railroad that runs from Richmond to Petersburg and tore it up for three miles. We are strong fortified here, so that there is no danger of the rebels hurting us...I expect to fight before long. They are fighting only about one mile from here. This is nothing but firing all the time...I am not scared yet. If I have to die...it is all right...." Minor toning, else, notwithstanding eccentric spelling, in an exceptionally clear, round hand, and v.g. An important account. $250-350

2-7. Civil War Letter. Murfreesboro, Tenn., June 16, 1863, 3 pp., from soldier Sidney Lenick of Illinois Volunteers, 100th Regt., H.Q., Co. C, Infantry. "...There has been a number of persons hung here and within the last few days. Some for being spyes and some for murder. I have just returned from the place of execution where there were to be three hung: a nigger, a woman, and a white man...I have not been in but one [battle]. That lasted five days...A man to understand how a battle looks must be an eye-witness to it. But it is a grand and terrific sight." In ink, with typewritten transcript. $150-175

2-8. Revolution in Hawaii! Letter, 2 ¹/₂ pp., from Honolulu, Nov. 30, 1893, following the January political revolution in which Queen Liliuokalani was deposed and a provisional government set up with the connivance of U.S. Minister John Stevens. The year was filled with actions and reactions by Pres. Cleveland and others, to control the situation in Hawaii. Unsigned, to Sebago, Maine, probably to a family member of the Ball family. "...Probably one year from to-day we shall be together if we are situated in New England. I suppose you have been somewhat excited about our government. Well, it's all right thus far, and will remain so if the U.S. lets it alone. Indignant! Well I should say so! The lies that are in Blounts' Report. I said at the time, Apr. 1st 93, that those stars and stripes were raised by a Union Man and that they were hauled down by a Southern Rebel and so they were. John S. Stearns is a man, let people say what they will. He did not recognize the Provisional Government until everything was in its hands. And the lies in Blounts' Report are something appalling. He hobnobbed with the Royalists all the time he was here...If the truth were to be known I am very sure that the people would find out that His Excellency G. Cleveland is in the Sugar Trust with Claus Spreckles and Chas. Nordhoff and J.H. Blount were bought by the Sugar Trust to kill Annexation...The blood is up here and men will fight for their rights." Fine. Excellent content. With typed transcript, and original envelope, Honolulu postmark, 5 Hawaiian stamp. Also Hawaii label from World's Fair at Buffalo, unused. Treaty of Annexation of Hawaii, Feb. 1893, 192 pp. Hearings before Committee on Foreign Relations, 1896, on Communications between Hawaii, U.S. and Japan, 71 pp. Senate speech against Annexation of Hawaii, 1898, 14 pp. $375-450 (7 pcs.)

2-9. Chess. "Checkmate the red King in 3 moves." Letter, 1852, Kennebunk, Maine, 1 closely written page, from one chess enthusiast to another in Biddeford, Maine. "I have sent you that problem with the chessmen. I think you will find it well worth trying. All of our Kennebunk chess players have been very much interested in it...It took one lady a year to puzzle it out." Full page drawing enclosed of the chessboard and the puzzle. "The object is to checkmate the red King in 3 moves. The white move first...." Unusual. Fine. With German chess magazine, Schach, Dec. 1967, addressed to world chess champion Bobby Fischer. $200-250 (2 pcs.)

3-1. Albert Einstein on "a Cynical Crime of Government." View Image   T.L.S. "A. Einstein," signed twice: once at conclusion, and again following two-line postscript in his hand, Berlin, June 12, 1929, 1 full p., 8 ¹/₄ x 11 ¹/₄ , in German, to Professor Frank. "I am very grateful to you for taking the effort to pursue this matter to its source. The conclusion makes a great impression on me. This case undoubtedly has to do with a cynical crime of government, which is appropriate to shaking every trust in such an administration. I have also heard a devastating judgment upon the present Russian authorities from a man whose love of justice makes him especially competent...." Notwithstanding its original quarter folds for mailing, Einstein has penned, at the lower left on a diagonal: "Recalled because of subsequent information." It is possible that he decided not to send this letter; the presence of a strikeover in his typewriting suggests that it may even have been a draft. Signed in blue on his daffodil-yellow letterhead. Both Einstein signatures are slightly larger than typical. Excellent. A superior example. With translation. $2300-2500

3-2. Albert Schweitzer. The Africa of Albert Schweitzer by Charles Joy and Melvin Arnold, with a concluding essay by Schweitzer, the fabled doctor, musician, and humanitarian. Inscribed, signed, and dated 1960 by Schweitzer at top margin of title page. Black, London, 1953, second British edition, 159 pp., map at endpapers. Back cover loose at spine, text tight, scattered light pencil marginal markings; d.j. very chipped, with some edge portions lacking. $200-300

3-3. Lawrence of Arabia's Other Life! Elaborate folio D.S. as "T.E. Shaw A/C," comprising "Special details of Engine on Test - Air Ministry Official Test." Carbon copy typewriting on mimeographed sheet opening to 13 x 16. Sept. 12, 1933, bearing his signature at conclusion of an exhaustive horsepower and performance test of an 8/28 H.P. motor. A fabled archaeologist, soldier, and writer, and leader of the Arab revolt against the Turks, in 1923 he joined the Royal Tank Corps under the name T.E. Shaw, transferring to the R.A.F. two years later. Also signed by Arnold Crew, who served with Lawrence in R.A.F., working on high speed rescue craft. Marine engines of this type were installed in dinghies used to ferry air and ground crews to moored flying boats. The Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia reveals that Lawrence "personally worked on, tested, modified and helped design boats which created a minor revolution in the shipbuilding world. In 1929, when he first became interested in design, RAF launches were of a standard Admiralty pattern...They were heavy, slow and costly. When Lawrence left the RAF in 1935 [he died later that same year in a motorcycle accident], not one type of RAF boat in production was of naval design." A superb item, reflecting a talent and part of Lawrence's life not widely known. Rare in any form, and especially thus. Very fine. $1200-1500

3-4. "Your Friend, Sam Houston." View Image   A.N.S., bearing one of the largest signatures of Houston that we have ever had with equally flamboyant paraph. Washington City, 5th Mar. 1847. "Mr. W.H. Williams, I send you my autograph, with my best wishes for your happiness & success. Your Friend, Sam Houston." Evidently delivered by hand; Houston has addressed his note on verso. 5 ¹/₈ x 8. Darkest mahogany brown, on ivory. Evidently much treasured by its recipient: the right panel ultimately separated at its fold. Expertly repaired on verso, and encapsulated in acid-free clear film, easily removed if desired; very good, and with much presence. $1400-1500

3-5. Eugenics and the Future of the Human Species. Prof. Enrico Morselli, Italian scientist, sends an L.S., Genoa, 1912, plus his three page manuscript paper on Eugenics and Evolution. In Italian, with 3-pp. English translation. On official letterhead of Hospital for Nervous and Mental Diseases, Royal University of Genoa. "I am convinced this new branch of science will shortly secure...the support of all...Eugenic(s)...(can) pave the way for...human generations better adapted to the external conditions of life...." Small rust spot in blank area on each page, else very good. Nice signature. $75-125 (2 pcs.)

3-6. Zebulon M. Pike. General who led exploring party to headwaters of Mississippi River (1805-06), and of Arkansas and Red Rivers; discovered peak in Colorado now named in his honor. Killed as commander against York (now Toronto) Canada, in 1813. Document Signed, Mar. 27, 1813 just one month before his death, 6 ¹/₂ x 8, a military accounting for "Board and attendance on Sergt. Christian Moses of Capt. Hunter's Company...for 17 days..." and another soldier. Certified on verso by Hunter, and countersigned by Pike. His pen somewhat lighter than surrounding text, older partial tape repair of vertical split, not touching signature; toning, else good. Possibly one of the last documents Pike signed. $500-600

3-7. Glenn T. Seaborg. Archive of the nuclear scientist who discovered plutonium and nine other elements; discovered radioisotopes to treat cancer patients; head of Atomic Energy Commission under three Presidents; winner Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1951); Chancellor of University of California-Berkeley; section head in Manhattan Project. Comprising 31 T.Ls.S. "Glenn," 1971-74, with manuscript additions and comments to Betsy McFadden of Atomic Energy Commission, regarding his many travels for the A.E.C. Also 40 retained carbon copies of letters from her to Seaborg; 8 letters of others; and 97 pages of notes. Important archive of a great American scientist. Fine. $1800-2400 (176 pcs.)

3-8. The Richest Man in the World. View Image   Handsome T.L.S. of Andrew Carnegie, on his New York stationery, May 6, 1891, to a woman in Pittsburgh. "I have referred your note...to the proper authorities, and hope the young lady may hear from them soon. We are just about sailing for Europe. I am delighted that you are still active and trying to make yourself useful to others, as you always did...." With envelope bearing his cornercard and embossed green postal stationery. Beginning in minor factory positions in 1848, by the end of the century Carnegie would own the U.S. Steel combine, becoming the richest man in the world in his day. His many philanthropies included construction of some 5,000 Carnegie libraries, and efforts on behalf of world peace. Envelope with some soiling; right edge irregular where torn open by recipient. Letter with one extra fold just above, but not touching, his signature, else very fine, signed in rich brown, on ivory paper. $650-850 (2 pcs.)

3-9. Holiday Greetings from Rockefeller. Splendid T.L.S. of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., son of John D. On his personal steel-engraved notepaper, "30 Rockefeller Plaza...," curiously bearing watermark "XXIX," possibly 1929. To Miss Ferris in Bronxville, N.Y., thanking her "for your sweet letter...and to wish for each one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Signed in holiday-green ink. Trivial fold and edge toning, else excellent. A splendid example for display. $125-175

3-10. Christy Mathewson. One of baseball's greatest pitchers; star of New York Giants, 1900-16. Excessively rare yearbook of Bucknell University's Junior Class, 1911, offering tribute to one of its students, Christy Mathewson! A chapter in this Yearbook (pp. 189-202) is devoted to a history of baseball at Bucknell from 1860 on, and to Mathewson's achievements. Cloth, gold pictorial cover, 7 ³/₄ x 10 ¹/₄, 302 pp., illustrated. Light cover wear at edges, binding tight. $450-650

3-11. The Supremes. Suite of four oversize, stiff cards, each steel-engraved "Supreme Court of the United States...," and signed by Justices William J. Brennan, Jr., Tom Clark, Abe Fortas, and Byron White. Brennan's is dated in typewriting Apr. 20, 1966; Clark's bears the date 4/22/66 and two lines in his hand. Trivial spot in blank areas of Brennan and White cards, else fine to excellent. $200-250 (4 pcs.)

3-12. Autumn in New York. Complete concert program in honor of composer Aaron Copland's 70th birthday, boldly signed and inscribed by him on inside title page. Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 1970, Philharmonic Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City, 8 x 10 ³/₄, 36 pp. An all-Copland program, including "Appalachian Spring." In Waterman blue fountain pen, "For Bob S. From Aaron C(opland) / 1970," his last name signed as a large "C" with extending flourish as long as his first name. A curious contemporary fingerprint on the "C," possibly Copland's own! A pleasing item, in fine condition. $100-125

3-13. Hoagy Carmichael. Composer, best known for "Stardust." T.L.S., 1965, on his letterhead, to a bandleader. "...Sorry we did not have more time to say 'hello' at the Indiana party. Will be most happy to autograph the sheet music...All good wishes to you and your boys. You made the party good, too! Hoagy." Correction of one word within the text in his hand. Very fine. With envelope. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

3-14. Giuseppe Mazzini. Italian patriot banished from his homeland because of republican activities; ally of Garibaldi. Printed subscription sheet, London, 1853, on heading of Italian National Party, appealing for funds to release "many who are doomed to the slow death of the Italian dungeons...." Signed with five lines in his hand, giving names and addresses for remittance of funds. Original crisp folds. Some toning on verso, but very fine. $100-125

3-15. Mussolini and the King. Imposing official D.S. of both Mussolini and Vittorio Emanuele III, "King of Italy, Emperor of Ethiopia." Rome, Feb. 25, 1937, 9 ¹/₂ x 14 ¹/₂ . "The Colonel Doctor Bevacqua Alfredo is allowed to go on a leave of absence from May 10, 1937, and registered in the reserve, with seniority... The present decree will be registered at the Count's Court." Ministry of War rubber stamp and docketing on verso. Enormous decorative watermark. Faint contemporary pencil notations on face. Both signatures fine, the King's 6" long. Very good, clean, and dramatic for display. $275-375

3-16. Lipton Tea and Boats. T.L.S. of British tea magnate Thomas J. Lipton, on his personal stationery, Middlesex, "Nearest Railway Station, Palmers Green," 23 July 1930, 8 x 10, to a woman in Brooklyn, N.Y., about the America's Cup Race. "...I am sure if good wishes would bring me the Cup there would be no doubt about the result of the next races. I am not yet sure when I will arrive on your side, but think it will be round about the middle of August and I shall hope to have the pleasure of seeing you and your good Husband...Give my best wishes to the Chief...." Some foxing, else very good, with a bold signature. $250-350

3-17. His Royal Highness. Flamboyant signature of King George IV of England, cut from a document, dated in margin in a contemporary hand, "Feby. 1820," the first year of his reign. 2 ⁵/₈ x 4 ¹/₄ . With delightful copperplate portrait as Prince of Wales. Some cream toning, old scrapbook mounting evidence on verso, else very good. $125-175 (2 pcs.)

4-1. Lincoln. View Image   Autograph Endorsement Signed, dated in his hand Jan. 5, 1865: "Let this man take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 & be discharged. A. Lincoln." 3 ¹/₈ x 3 ¹/₄ . Portion of a letter on verso, evidently petitioning the President. Lincoln's pen was running quite rich as he wrote this, giving considerable breadth to his letterstrokes. The broadening of the "A." in his signature bears a brush by his hand. Trivial edge toning, else fine. No Presidential or Lincoln collection may be said to be complete without an example of "Let this man take the oath...." $8500-9500

4-2. Lincoln. View Image   Full signature on lower portion of document, "shall be his warrant. Washington, 6 April 1861"  just six days before Fort Sumter was attacked. 2 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₂ . Two soft original parallel folds passing through signature, else fine and highly attractive, his medium brown ink set off by palest blue paper. $3800-4400

4-3. Lincoln. Print by Kimmel & Forster, rivals of Currier & Ives. Prepared soon after assassination, 1865, 9 x 12, showing Lincoln with black tie and suit. In color, with pale blue tinted background. Light toning at margins, else very fine. $150-175

4-4. Lincoln's Tomb. Scarce group of six mementos, 1869-1909: 1) Rare certificate acknowledging contribution to National Lincoln Monument, Springfield, Ill., 1869, 6 x 9, monument pictured. 2) Carte, 1875, commemorating Lincoln's 66th birthday, monument shown. 3) 1870-80, envelope with illustration of monument, E.S. Johnson, Custodian. Docketed. Rare. 4) C. 1909, two sepia photos (both same) of Pres. Taft and party visiting Lincoln's Tomb in old automobile. 5) Postcard, 1902 postmark, with message, picturing Lincoln Tomb. Very good to fine. Unusual assemblage. $300-400 (6 pcs.)

4-5. William Henry Harrison Check. View Image   Partly printed check, in the hand of and signed by W.M. Harrison, "Office, Bank United States, Cincinnati," 5th Septr. 1834, paying Mr. Hulse five dollars. 2 ³/₈ x 5 ³/₈ . Local imprint, "Sold by William Conclin, Main Street." Tiny hole at center where pinned, affecting no text; small fragment of blank top edge chipped, some cream toning and once wrinkled, else very good. Darkly penned, and appealing. $900-1100

4-6. U.S. Grant. D.S., affixing Seal of the U.S. "to a Warrant for the remission of all but one half of the fine imposed upon Thomas Curley," Washington, Dec. 16, 1869, 8 x 10. Fine signature on pale blue. Typical toning at edges and folds, one old fold at blank right tip, else very fine. $2200-2500

4-7. Truman on Benton. Fine content letter of Harry S Truman (his own letterhead bearing the period), Independence, Mo., Aug. 14, 1962, 7 ¹/₄ x 10 ¹/₂ , to Director of the University of Arizona's Art Gallery, Tucson. "...I am as happy as I can be that you are honoring Thomas Hart Benton. He painted his great mural in the lobby of my Library here in Independence and I am going to agree with you that he is a giant in American art. I hope you will give Tom Benton your best efforts in the catalog of this great exhibition." Two trivial smudges on "H" of "Harry," certainly by his own hand. Very fine. $400-500

James Madison's Cabinet

4-8. James Monroe. View Image   D.S. as Governor of Virginia, 1800, appointing Valentine Bird as Ensign in the Battalion of 45th Regt. Fine dark signature. 7 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₂ , embossed seal. Monroe was both Secretary of State and of War during Madison's Presidential terms. Wear at center folds, away from signature. $1200-1400

4-9. Albert Gallatin. Secretary of Treasury under Madison. L.S., 1801, from Treasury Dept. to Cashier Burrall of the Offices of Discount & Deposit, requesting forwarding of documents. Full sig., with a five-line paragraph added in his hand signed with initials "A.G." With portrait. Fine. $300- 350 (2 pcs.)

4-10. Paul Hamilton. Madison's first Secretary of Navy, during War of 1812. L.S., 1806, while Governor of South Carolina, ordering Gen. Read to attend a Court Martial. Integral address-leaf, no postal markings. One edge browned, original folds, a bit light. $125-175

4-11. Return J. Meigs, Jr. U.S. Postmaster General under Madison. Partly printed D.S., 1822, appointing John Willcox as Postmaster in Delaware County, Pa. Signed "R.J. Meigs, Jr." 9 ¹/₂ x 16, embossed seal. Folds, one edge tipped to blank leaf with three 1" strips of tape, else fine. $150-175

4-12. George Washington Campbell. Madison's Secretary of Treasury. L.S., 1814, remitting to Commissioner of Loans, Penna., $31,627 in a draft. Original folds, else very fine. $125-150

4-13. Caesar A. Rodney. A.D.S. as Attorney-General of U.S., 1810. An order to Cashier of Bank of U.S. to pay. 5 x 7 ¹/₂ . Original folds, two small file holes in center not touching any text, else fine. $125-150

4-14. John Armstrong. L.S. as Madison's Secretary of War, 1814. Advising that "a great supply of Salt petre is now on hand...." Armstrong was a controversial figure in military history: writer of the anonymous "Newburg Letters" during Revolutionary War, embarrassing George Washington; held responsible for military failures of War of 1812. Very good. $100-125

4-15. Rutherford B. Hayes. Elected President by Electoral College in 1876 over Samuel Tilden. Pair of cabinet photos, both by Mora, N.Y. One front view, the other in profile, from same sitting, possibly as President. Facsimile signature on mount of each. Very fine. $150-175 (2 pcs.)

4-16. Theodore Roosevelt on the last day of the 19th Century. Strikingly handsome D.S. as young Governor of New York, Dec. 31, 1900. Luxuriously steel-engraved on genuine vellum, with exquisite vignette and lustrous oversize dark-gold embossed wafer seal. Appointing Col. George Curtis Treadwell as Military Secretary to the Governor. A superb full signature in black. Light marginal dust soiling, some points of seal rounded, a few lacking, else fine. The next morning would see the first dawn of the Twentieth Century. $900-1200

4-17. Four Days before assuming Presidency. A.L.S. of Millard Fillmore, Willards Hotel, July 5, 1850, 1 full p., 8 x 10. To Henry Fitz Warren, Assistant Postmaster General. Penned as Vice President, just four days prior to succeeding to Presidency. "Permit me to introduce to you my Brother-in-law A.G. Harris, Esq., the bearer, which I should have had the honor to do personally, but for an engagement at the Institute this morning. Mr. Harris is a resident at Toledo, Ohio & is desirous of seeing the papers on file at your department in reference to the Post Master at that place, which I hope you will have the kindness to show him." Light, pleasant edge and fold toning, else very fine, the pecan-brown ink perfectly complementing the cream paper. $1700-2100

4-18. Franklin Pierce. D.S. as President, Washington, Mar. 20, 1855, 8 x 10. Directing Secretary of State "to affix the Seal of the U.S. to the pardon granted to Oliver E. Brown...signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant." Formal script lithographed on pale blue. Signed in dark brown, in his characteristically large hand. Trivial, inconspicuous soft filing wrinkles at blank right margin, edge and fold toning, else about fine. Highly attractive. $1700-1900

4-19. Herbert Hoover. Group of five items of the President: 1) T.L.S., 1938, on his letterhead, relating to a speech given on "Foreign Policies for America." 2) Printed booklet of the complete speech. 3) Printed petition, "An Urgent Call to Herbert Hoover," probably late 1930's. 4) Two Herbert Hoover related items. $125-150 (5 pcs.)

4-20. "The Ruby Oswald Affair." By Alan Adelson. Signed and inscribed by Jack Ruby's brother, Earl Ruby, on both title page and on book promotional flyer. Romar Books, Seattle, 1988, First Edition, 330 pp., photos, d.j. Mint. $125-150

4-21. Anti-John F. Kennedy Poster. Printed in English one side and Italian on other, with both front and profile portraits of the President. Titled, "Wanted for Treason." Undated but probably 1962, 23 x 29, red and black, issuer or printer not stated. Accusing Kennedy of being pro-Communist and anti- Christian, charging him with "treason" for his actions in the U.N., Cuba, Russia, Poland, at home, and elsewhere. Original folds, else fine and scarce. $300-400

4-22. John F. Kennedy Assassination. M. Nick McDonald, the Dallas, Texas police officer who captured Lee Harvey Oswald, signs two pieces: 1) Montage photo on which McDonald has also written the date "11-22-63" below his signature. 2) Copy of arrest warrant for Oswald, signed, adding his badge number. Very fine. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

5-1. Edna Ferber. American writer of novels, short stories, plays, winner of Pulitzer Prize. Among her many successes, Show Boat, Saratoga Trunk, So Big, Come and Get It; her works featured on Broadway and film. Brief T.L.S., Dec. 28, 1934, to Mrs. Knopf, wife of the publisher. "...If I am back...I should love to come in New Year's Day...Happy New Year to you if I don't see you - or even if I do!" Full signature, a bit light, else fine. $250-300

5-2. "Annie, Get Your Gun." View Image   A.N.S. of Annie Oakley, signed during period when she starred as markswoman in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. N.Y., Mar. 30, 1888. "Mr. Blake, Enclosed find Autograph with pleasure. Annie Oakley." On 2 x 5 ³/₈ portion of blue-lined account book page. Old mounting on moss green album stock. About fine, and especially rare from this era. Quintessential Western Americana. $3000-4000

5-3. "Once in a Hundred Years." Complete issue of Time magazine bearing choice signature on cover of Black contralto Marian Anderson, on her color portrait. Dec. 30, 1946. Signed in rich blue ink on her flattering likeness painted by Artzybasheff. Four-page article inside, in which she is subject of lead story on religion, music, and race relations. Toscanini heralded her voice as one heard "once in a hundred years." Her concert appearance in Washington, D.C. provoked national attention when the Daughters of the American Revolution refused to permit her to sing in a hall they owned. Some spine and right edge wear, the white fatigue marks in red border easily matted, else bright and very good, her signature lovely. $125-175

5-4. Lily Pons. The foremost operatic coloratura soprano of her era; one of leading singers of 1930's and '40's at New York's Metropolitan Opera. Glossy vintage photo, 8 x 9 ¹/₂ , in costume as "Daughter of the Regiment," holding a flag. Inscribed and signed, across her long dark skirt, "Sincerely, Lily Pons, N.Y. City 4/1936." Tiny in stature, with a brilliant, scintillating voice and a huge signature! Fine. Uncommon. $125-150

5-5. Angel of the Battlefield. A.L.S. of Clara Barton, founder of American Red Cross, 4 very full pp., n.p., June 29, 1910, 5 x 6 ¹/₄ , to 'My dear Secretary." With fine content. "...How glad I am of your little visit...It seemed to bring us so near together...and find how simple minded and really how much alike we are. I am so glad that the little booklet pleased you, and that I had not said too much in my review, and that it presents itself to you as something that will appeal to the public. I am pleased with the last revision. That you put in the word 'injured' which belongs there, and leave out the other references, which might do more harm than good if retained. I am glad that we sat down to our simply dressed table and ate the food of our own cooking...That must be classed with the great intelligencies of the present age which we were discussing, viz wireless, telegraphy, etc...Mr. Collum and his German wife are making up the garden today...I seem to be about making a farm, but I cannot satisfy my religious principles and let land be idle." She concludes, "What a long scribble about nothing." V.F. $300-500

5-6. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. First Lady, lecturer, writer, U.N. diplomat; among her books, It's Up to the Women, published 1933. T.L.S., 1950, on her Val-Kill Cottage letterhead, a thank-you letter for a song sent to her, signed in full. Clip stain at top, easily matted, else fine signature. $200-250

5-7. Joan Crawford. Unusual memento of the movie actress who the industry called the biggest box office draw of the 1930's: her traveling wig box, patent leather, 14" high, lined with floral paper, containing her blonde wig. Her nametag and New York City address attached to box, the blonde wig with a sewn label, "By Edith Imre of Lord & Taylor, Made in Italy." A paper slip enclosed bearing instructions to hairdresser, apparently in Joan Crawford's hand: "#2 (wig) / tighten 1/8" on each side / Wash & dress." Very fine condition. $450-750 (3 pcs.)

5-8. Mae West. Moviedom's "sex symbol" of the 1930's, whose blonde appeal and swaggering walk still carried her into popularity decades later. Two items: 1) Print, poster-style, of Museum of Modern Art's American Film Comedy Festival, N.Y.C., 1976-77, showing Mae West as the Statue of Liberty. Airbrushed by the artist over the printed image, in metallic red, white, and blue, resulting in a glittering Mae West (fully clothed), and signed by artist "Jaques di Monck '78" in white ink at bottom. Light edge wear at bottom, else fine. 2) U.S. Navy certificate signed by Admiral Grady Terry of Flagship Texas, and by Adm. Audie Murphy as Fleet Commander, awarding Mae West appointment as Naval Aviator and commissioned Colonel. Red, white, and blue, with red ribbon and gold seal, 1971, 8 x 11. Quite a spoof. Very fine. $350-500 (2 pcs.)

5-9. Ruth Etting. Important popular singing star of 1920's and '30's. Charming photo, 7 ¹/₂ x 9 ¹/₂ , set in oval mat 11 x 13, inscribed and signed in white area, with date "1931." Very fine. $70-75

6-1. Mediæval Scroll from Tuscany. View Image   Extraordinary mediæval manuscript scroll, probably Pisa, Province of Tuscany, Italy, 1326/7, measuring 7 x 32 ¹/₂ tall befitting the eponymous leaning tower, nearing completion at this time. Legal contract, in Old Italian, some 101 lines in a decorative hand, on two large sheets of supple, white vellum, joined. Intriguing 2"-high signum and ornamental initial at conclusion. Roughly, a commercial agreement, the year stated at the head of the document, and repeated several times throughout text, involving six named people, and debits and credits taking effect in the months of January and December. A leading center for business and fine arts, Pisa had a population of some 150,000, and for centuries had exercised wide influence, both on land and sea. This document is dated soon after the city's fall to Aragon, in 1325; in 1300, Pisa had lost Sardinia, Corsica, and the Balearic Islands. Old mounting on matboard, and under glass in a simple black lacquer frame, probably done around WW I period; vintage English framer's label on verso. Fine wrinkling from rolling, one circular dark stain at blank lower portion, minor wear, else penned in a clear, rather dark hand, and in very good condition; frame lightly worn but presentable. The vast majority of Western mediæval manuscripts are in Latin; this is the first we have had in Italian in at least 20 years. The Tuscan dialect would become standard Italian. Provenance: Bonhams, London. A superior conversation piece. $700-900

The Crusader and the Hunchback Knight

6-2. Four Brothers Join the Crusade to Jerusalem, 1147. View Front Image   View Back Image   Remarkable manuscript charter, in which four sons of the French noblewoman Letuisa of Milly, France, join the Crusade to Jerusalem. In this same document, inspired by divine command, she gives up her fortune to the Church, and seeks out in poverty the communities of religious women, choosing the church of St. Mary at Rozoy-le-Jeune, near Courtenay in the Diocese of Sens, whose holy virgins accepted her. Seriously ill with fever, she called together her sons and daughters, asking them to make donations to the church, to which they generously agreed. The gifts of three (or four?) of her sons, portions of the harvest from their lands, are spelled out, and were praised by the four daughters and three further sons (all parties are named). Witnesses included officials of the church, the crusader Arnulfus (Arnulfus ierosolomitanus), and the hunchback knight Stephanus (miles gibosus). The charter closes, "This gift was made in the same year in which the four above-named brothers set out for Jerusalem for the sake of the Lord." All factors point to this being at the time of the ill-fated and bloody Second Crusade, 1147. Approximately 7 x 9, on vellum, 23 lines in a clear Romanesque hand, in Latin. Elaborate initial in ink at beginning. Penned entirely on one side, with later dockets on verso. From the reign of King Louis VII (1120-1180), "Louis the Young," who conquered Charlemagne, and himself joined the Second Crusade. According to American Book Prices Current, only one other item from his reign has reached the market since 1986, the earliest year searched. Minor wear and defects, else about fine condition and dramatic for display. See illustration. With full transcription and translation. Mediæval documents with such poignant content relating to major historic events are very rare. Though some 850 years old, it shows the central role of Jerusalem spanning the ages both its power and its deadly lure including in headlines of today. "The Crusaders saw themselves as trying to free the Holy Land from the rule of the Muslims. The Crusades were a defensive act against the flourishing Muslim state, which Christians perceived as a threat to their faith and their way of life."--Trautman & Peterson. By virtue of its content - and context, this is one of the finest items in any field of endeavor which we offer at this time. It is unlikely that the brothers returned home. $10,000-15,000

6-3. Mediæval Church Leaves made into Cover of Hebrew Book. Set of two oversize mediæval missal leaves, fourteenth century, Italy, one with a 1 ¹/₂ " exquisitely decorated and filigreed ornamental initial "O" executed in blue, red, and green, with added embellishments in red. Six additional red initials, plus portions of six lines in red. Interesting pair, written on one side of vellum only, the other side later used to make a covering of a book evidently titled in - Hebrew! "Anno 1651" beneath title. About 8 ⁵/₈ x 12 ¹/₂ each, irregular. Considerable cockling, mocha residue of ancient binding paste on written side of each, blurring of red on one leaf from old waterstaining, but still satisfactory and fascinating, showing the multidenominational use of these leaves! "Recycling" of mediæval leaves was common, but this is the first use we have seen of Catholic writings being used to bind a Hebrew book. Blue was a rare and costly pigment; green even more so. Provenance: Sotheby's, London. $325-425 (Set of 2)

6-4. A Mediæval German Page Decorated in Christmas Red. Unusual leaf from late mediæval German breviary, interestingly scribed on thick paper, rather than vellum. Fifteenth century, in Latin, in a distinctive precursor script to German Blackletter. Penned in brown, with many initials in a Christmas red unlike any we've seen on such a manuscript: The red pigment was undoubtedly made within the walls of this German scriptorium, from berries, clay, and other local ingredients, imparting its unique and evocative vibrance. About 5 ¹/₄ x 7 ³/₄ , double column both sides of wheat-colored handmade paper. Recovered from use in old binding, with stains corresponding to brushstrokes applying paste; brown somewhat light but legible, red prominent; minor defects and few bookworm holes, else good. Attractive conversation piece. Mediæval manuscripts from Germany are perhaps 75 times less common on the market than those from France or Italy. Provenance: Sotheby's, London. $60-80

6-5. A Mediæval Leaf with 119 Initials! Exquisite leaf from England, c. 1230-50, during the reign of King Henry III, from a mediæval traveler's illuminated Bible. Featuring an astonishing 119 initials, alternating in red and blue throughout the text. A Latin lexicon (concordance) of Hebrew names which begin with the letter "A." The text is written in miniature, in an extremely tiny, well-formed rotunda Gothic hand  so small that there are nine lines of text to the inch; in all, 49 lines of text in two columns, Lombard style. Red ruled. Penned in brown ink, on vellum, 5 ⁵/₈ x 7 ¹/₂ . Such "portable" Bibles of the Crusades were used in preaching the Gospel around the mediæval countryside. The book from which this leaf came was a very high-quality production, scribed and illuminated in England. The calligraphy is lovely, the vellum of the highest quality, extremely thin and very white. Fine. In modern acid-free mat, both sides viewable. Other leaves from this same book were exhibited in the Prof. Blackburn Collection of Illuminated Manuscripts at the Cleveland Museum of Art (Pl. 7 & 8). $200-300

6-6. In the Reign of Charles I. Indenture, 1626, one year after he was crowned King. In English, ornate initial, written in precise hand. One seal of six signatories. Usual folds. Very good. $70-80

6-7. Silk Ribbons, 1860's-1880's. Group of ten different, 5" to 9" long, with messages for Christmas, Easter, "Hope Never Dies," "Praise the Lord," "Hope is the [anchor pictured] of the Soul," etc. Made of needlepoint (5), satin (4), and handpainted celluloid (1) with embroidery of flowers and initials. Very colorful. Attractive group. Fine to very fine. $300-325 (10 pcs.)

6-8. Rewards of Merit. Group of three, each with different vignette, 1863-67, for Public School in Brooklyn, N.Y., 5 x 8, for "Industry, Punctuality, and Good Conduct." . Slight wear. $150-200 (3 pcs.)

6-9. Columbian Exposition, 1892, Chicago. View Image   Decorative cloth, 25 x 26, imprinted in orange on cream cotton. Nine different desgns imprinted, with title, "Souvenir of Columbus Exposition, Chicago 1892." Ships, Indians, Columbus, shield, soldiers, and American eagle among the designs. Shrink-wrapped. Fine to very fine. $300-600

6-10. Statue of Liberty. View Image   Early view book, decorated hard cover, published 1885 by A. Witterman, N.Y.C., entitled, Bartholdi-Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World." Containing foldout with 12 sepia views plus 8 pp. text. Lithography of specially commissioned artwork, combining elements of wood engraving and mezzotint to give illusion of photography. Views of Statue during and after construction, and fascinating story of its development. Small contemporary gift inscription inside back cover. Light wear. Published one year before Statue's unveiling. Said to be a rare variant. $375-575

6-11. Tax on Slaves. Document stating that a tax has been paid on Negroes owned by M. Ducamp, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, 1777. Partly printed, 7 x 9, with manuscript notations. Conditions under which slaves lived and worked, owned by such planters as Ducamp in Haiti, were so notorious that a decade later, Baron de Wimpffen justified the reasons for social upheaval: "...The Negroes...never see the light of day but to curse it...." Some wear but text fine. $150-250

6-12. Cigar Labels. Collection of 113 cigar bands, colorful, with heavy use of gold, all different, from many countries. Tastefully arranged in cloth album for display (not mounted). Beautiful assemblage in very fine and better condition. Also 15 different "Cinderella" stamps, 1910-1930's, on various themes: foreign locations, festivities, etc. Brightly colored. A few hinged. Attractive. $200-250 (128 pcs.)

6-13. Collection of Seals. Many colored, about 208, from organizations, towns, institutions, state ministries, etc. Late 19th century to 1930's. Average size 1 ¹/₂ " diameter. Mostly German, with some French, Czech, Austrian, Hungarian, and others. Attractively displayed. Superior condition, original gum. $200-250 (about 208 pcs.)

6-14. Savannah, Georgia. Collection of 14 different stereo cards by J.N. Wilson, Photographer, Savannah, 1870's, of various city views, each identified. Locations of Confederate monuments, South Broad, Bull, Bonaventure, etc. All with lavender color back. Fine. $175-200 (14 pcs.)

6-15. Cigarette Cards. Group of 49 different World War I Allied Army Leaders. Colorful portraits, including Wingate, George V, Foch; biography on verso of each. Wills of London and Bristol. Very fine. $175-200 (49 pcs.)

6-16. Ocean Liner Ephemera. Queen Mary: Group of eleven mementos from a 1950 voyage aboard this famous cruise ship, including: Ship newspaper, five daily programs of events, labels, postcards, passenger list, etc. With three souvenirs of 1947 voyage on Queen Elizabeth: illustrated stationery and menu, the latter offering a "Strictly Kosher Menu." U.S. Lines, 1930's passport holder, Polish issue, with ships and sailings printed. Appealing group of ocean liner memorabilia. $125-175 (15 pcs.)

6-17. Passports. Group of three, booklet types: 1) Yugoslavia, 1934, "in the name of H.M. King Alexandre I," Austrian and Yugoslavian stampings. 2) Czechoslovakia, 1946, for an engineer who served in British Army during World War II, "Permitted to remain permanently in Palestine as an immigrant" stamped on passport. 3) Saudi-Arabia, 1961, issued to a boy who traveled frequently during the following four years. Over 100 visa markings and handstamps of five Arab countries. Fine group. Scarce. $175-200 (3 pcs.)

6-18. "This Ten Dollar Bill..." "...Is to inform you...." Advertising message for help wanted, printed on facsimile pink-paper 1864 Confederate $10 bill. Richardson & Co., Geneva, N.Y. was seeking salesmen for their nurseries. With printed referral slip and two envelopes imprinted with Richardson's name and address, both stamped. Unusual. About fine. $100-110 (4 pcs.)

6-19. Early Typewriters. Group of three items: 1) Remington Typewriter sends a typed letter, N.Y., 1883, to a customer whose typewriter was damaged in shipping. Letterhead has large illustration of the new "Remington." Dated just a few years after the first experimental models were shown at the Centennial Exposition. Minor edge tear. Typed letter, 1884, from Boston attorneys, in the original Gothic typestyle in all-upper-case, to limit number of keys needed on typewriter. Envelope, 1903, with large cornercard illustration of Oliver typewriter. Boston postmark. Good to fine, and highly displayable. $175-225 (3 pcs.)

6-20. Pan-American Exposition, 1901. Pocket map showing Exposition and City of Buffalo, in color. Opening to 10 x 15, folding to 2 x 5 booklet. Printed covers, advertising J.N. Adam Stores. Owner of map at time of Exposition placed a small rubber stamp of his name on his location on map in 1901, else choice. Very scarce. $50-60

7-1. Titanic Postcard. View Image   Postmarked "Boston, April 30, 1912," just fifteen days after the sinking of the ship. Message to correspondent in Bridgeport, Conn. Printed photo of ship, with history of the disaster printed alongside. Small fragment lacking at left margin, clear ¹/₈ "-wide tape applied along same; no loss of text. Scarce and an important Titanic item. $250-275

7-2. Titanic Postcard. Bearing printed photo of ship, with details of construction in lower margin. Unused. Fine. $125-150

7-3. Titanic Rescue Postcard. With printed photo of S.S. Carpathia, details in lower margin of its rescue operation of 705 survivors of the Titanic disaster. Unused. Fine. $90-110

7-4. "Hold To Light" Postcards. Pair of two different views, in color, of the Electricity Building at a turn-of-century exposition. Beautiful. Very fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

7-5. "Puzzle" Postcard. Colorful rendering of three playful dwarfs in forest with animals. Twenty-four squares delineated for separation. As new. $60-70

7-6. Leather Postcards. Group of ten different, all but one postally used. Made of tan leather, with various pictorial renderings and humorous messages. Unusual. Very fine. $120-150 (10 pcs.)

7-7. John F. Kennedy Postcards. Color photo of J.F.K., below which "Vote for / John F. Kennedy / President / Nov. 8, 1960." Verso has printed message, concluding, "Please vote Democratic...John F. Kennedy." Unused. Nice lot of 12 for dealers or trading, all identical. Very fine. $120-150 (12 pcs.)

7-8. Lincoln Postcards. Color, showing Lincoln signing document for "Emancipation of Slaves," his Cabinet surrounding him. Official souvenir of 1907 Jamestown Exposition. Unused. Dealers lot of 10, all identical. Very fine. $100-130 (10 pcs.)

7-9. Surrender of Lee Postcards. Color, official souvenir of 1907 Jamestown Exposition, showing Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox signing the surrender, bringing the Civil War to its end. Gen. Grant and his staff present. Unused. Dealers lot of 10, all identical. Very fine. $100-130 (10 pcs.)

7-10. Lincoln Postcards. Group of 6 different (three postally used, 1902-12). Pictured as portrait, as statue, and with "the Contrabands." One sepia, others in color (two same, one as 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth). Fine to very fine. $100-120 (6 pcs.)

7-11. Black History Postcards. View Image   Diverse group of 11 postcards: Real-photo, 1905, of little black children crying; two (identical) of log cabin scene; cotton pickers at work and fishing scene, the latter unused. The following postally used: Four caricature (one leather) 1906-15 and two 1942-44, including "His Master's Voice," picturing elderly black man listening to a Victrola (1906). Very good to very fine. $130-160 (11 pcs.)

7-12. Judaica Postcards. Group of 10 different, color, early 1900's, unused, some printed "A Happy New Year." Scenes of Talmudic study, entourage to the synagogue, children, a young woman praying, courtship (by telephone), and one composite. Very fine. $200-250 (10 pcs.)

7-13. George Washington Postcards. Group of 10 different, in color, early 1900's, of events in his life. Three are Tucks (one used), one leather (used), one unused, one Nash (used), and four used. Very fine. $130-160 (10 pcs.)

7-14. Santa Claus Postcards. Group of 17 different, colorful postcards, early 1900's, of Father Christmas: 1 Tuck (unused), 5 with messages but postally unused, and 11 with messages and postally used 1906-20. Some metallic.  Also 2 trade cards. Varied, attractive group of early cards. Generally fine to very fine. $200-225 (19 pcs.)

7-15. Trans-Mississippi Exposition Postcards. Group of six different, color, unused, 1905. A charming ensemble showing American Indian, infants and children, squaw and brave. Very fine. $220-240 (6 pcs.)

7-16. Hudson Fulton 1909 Celebration Postcards. Official souvenir cards, color, unused, all different, mint. Floats were used to picture historical events.

A. View Image   Title float-car "History of New York." Including Henry Hudson's ship, the Half Moon; Hiawatha, Five Nations, and three on Indian themes: War Dance, Hunting, Snow. Group of 7. Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12 in series. $150-175 (7 pcs.)

B. Title float-car "Dutch Period." Including Half Moon, First vessel built in Manhattan, Bronck's treaty with the Indians, Bowling Green, Huguenots, Dutch doorway. Group of 7. Nos. 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, and 22 in series. $125-150 (7 pcs.)

C. Title float-car "Colonial Period." Including Henry Hudson's fate, Gov. Schuyler and Indians, Trial of Zenger, Colonial home, Dongan Charter, Yonkers Manor Hall. Group of 7. Nos. 15, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29 in series. $140-160 (7 pcs.)

D. Including Marinus Willet, Statue of George III destroyed, publishing the Constitution, storming Stony Point, capture of André, Hamilton, Washington taking oath of office, Washington's coach. Group of 8. Nos. 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, and 38 in series. $175-200 (8 pcs.)

E. Title float-car "U.S. & Modern Period." Including Clermont, Fulton's ferry, La Fayette, Colors, Harvest, William Tell, fairies, Egyptian art, and music. Group of 9. Nos. 43, 44, 45, 46, 52, 54, 56, 57, and 58 in series. $200-225 (9 pcs.)

F. Including Cinderella, Father Rhine, Orpheus, Humor, Europa, Aeolian harp, Beethoven, Lohengrin, Arion, Germania. Group of 10. Nos. 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 69, 70, and 71 in series. $250-275 (10 pcs.)

7-17. Postcards of the American Indian. Group of 12 different, early 1900's, showing Indian Chiefs (4) and Indians on horseback and in other activities (7). All but one in color; six postally used (1901-23), six unused. One (1918) with center crease, others very good to very fine. $175-200 (11 pcs.)

7-18. Postcards of the American Indian. Group of 9 different, showing Indian squaws and papoose, color, early 1900's (three postally used). Pictures are appealing Indian babies, young woman, and a basket vendor with her wares. Fine to very fine. $125-150 (9 pcs.)

7-19. Mutascope Postcards. Complete set of 64 color postcards by Earl Moran, featuring a succession of pretty girls in pinup poses, variously costumed (or not) with captions. Very fine. $600-800 (64 pcs.)

7-20. Mutascope Machine Insert. Black board with three different Mutascope postcards. Instructions on board: "Insert Coin - Push slide in - Pull out slowly and receive card - 1 ." Exhibit Supply Co., Chicago. Very fine. $150-175

8-1. Patton rates Bradley. Extraordinary official D.S. of Patton, in which he is asked to rate then-Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley in an Efficiency Report, to be returned to Adjutant General, War Department, Washington. Headquarters, Seventh Army, 12 Sept. 1943, 8 x 10 ¹/₂ . Page 2 bears original typewriting, and signatures of G.S. Patton, Jr., and Maj. Gen. E.S. Hughes, Deputy Theater Commander, who concurs with report. Page 1 present in photostat, believed contemporary, as file holes align at top. Apparently the final report, including the questions, was retyped by Patton's office; upon receipt in Washington, it was duplicated for distribution; page 1 was represented in this particular set by a photostat, married to the signed page 2. "Manner of performance: Superior...Physical endurance: Superior. Knowledge of his profession: Superior. For what command or duty would you specially recommend him? An Army. What opportunities have you had for observing him during period covered? Intimate daily contact...Further remarks: I consider him not only a great soldier, but an utterly loyal friend." Bradley's view of Patton would be somewhat more critical. Average edge toning, else very fine, with a choice sig. $2000-3000

8-2. Omar Bradley. A Soldier's Story, Bradley's autobiography, his signature and inscription on title page, with additional presentation by recipient on blank leaf. Holt, N.Y., First Edition, 1951, 618 pp., index, maps, illustrations. Four stars stamped on cloth cover; no d.j. Engrossing behind-the-scenes story of World War II. Spine slightly sunned, else fine. $225-250

8-3. "Crusade in Europe." Book signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower. First Trade Edition, Doubleday, N.Y., 1948, 559 pp., index, maps, and illustrations. Signed in ink by Ike on trimmed sheet with his monogram, mounted in front of title page. With T.L.S. of Eisenhower, "President's Room, Columbia University," 1948, to wife of Army buddy at Leavenworth, Ft. Sill, and Ft. Sam Houston, mounted to verso of front endleaf. Signed, "Your old friend...Dwight D. Eisenhower." No d.j.; light cover wear, spine rubbed, text fine and clean. $350-450

8-4 Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Plate block of 3 Army stamp, signed by the General in blue ink across the block. Faint indentation of clip once attached near plate block number, not touching his very fine signature. With original transmittal envelope. $200-225

8-5. U.S. Navy in World War II. Group of six manuscript journals and diaries, over 1,000 pages in all, Feb. 2, 1940 to Jan. 28, 1944, beginning as a Bucknell College student (1940-43), who then moved on to Officer Training School, and finally into the Navy (1943-44). Excellent, extensive entries by this young man from Johnstown, N.Y. He writes of college during the war years, of his professors at Bucknell, and of his Navy experiences. "It is against the rules of the Navy to keep a diary...this is a journal...." Very good to fine. $400-600 (6 pcs.)

8-6. "I...sunk the last enemy ship in WW II." Rear Adm. B.E. Lewellen writes of his fight against the submarines, in an A.L.S., July 24, 1968, 2 pp. "I was awarded a Silver Star medal for the sinking of the destroyer...the highest military award which is made solely for combat action...I was in the Sea of Japan...having run the Jap minefields in the Straits of Isushima...Both frigates were sunk on the morning of Aug. 14, 1945. For this...I was awarded a 2nd Navy Cross." Fine. $60-80

8-7. World War II Naval. Two commanders: Admiral W.H. Halsey, Commander of Allied naval forces in South Pacific; later Admiral of the Fleet. Signature on 2 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₄ slip, imprinted "U.S. Pacific Fleet Third Fleet." Choice. Also, Commander Lloyd Butcher, A.N.S., with rank. Very fine. $90-100 (2 pcs.)

8-8. "Sad Sack." View Image   World War II's favorite cartoon character, drawn by George Baker. Original pen and ink drawing of the hapless soldier "Sad Sack," whose exploits usually landed him on the losing end. 6 x 8 ³/₄ , inscribed and signed by the artist. Soft crease, else very fine. $200-300

8-9. World War II Aces. Collection of 30 signed photos of Navy and Marine aviators of World War II, almost all in flight suits or uniform. Several with accompanying letters. All identified. About 9 shown in planes. Sizes vary from 3 ³/₄ x 4 to 8 x 10, mostly the former; a few in color. Including: Vice Adm. W.V. Davis, A.L.S., two signed photos and biographical data H.N. Batten Rear Adm. D.F. Smith Charles E. Rosendahl, famous Zeppelin pilot Wentherup, Bank, Pool, Evenson, Frost, et al. Fine to very fine. To amass such a specialized collection today would be a formidable task. $350-550 (30 pcs.)

8-10. World War II Aces. Collection of 28 signed photos of Navy and Marine aviators of World War II, almost all in flight suits or uniform. Several with accompanying letters. All identified. Sizes vary from small snapshot to 8 x 10, mostly the former; some in color. Including: E.C. Outlaw, Rear Adm. and commander of carrier in Pacific Fleet, with A.L.S. Vice Adm. John Tyree, with brief A.L.S. Beebee, whose service included Hornet and Essex Mitchell, Strong, Hundley (in plane), Wordell, et al. Fine to very fine. A collection difficult to replace. $350-550 (28 pcs.)

8-11. Pearl Harbor. Unusual, historic collection of five A.Ls.S. and T.Ls.S. about Pearl Harbor and the war, from World War II participants: Rear Adm. W. Scott Cunningham, on his experiences on Wake Island before and after Japanese capture of the island. Rear Adm. Kemp Tolley, on how his ship, the Lanikai, was meant to provoke the Japanese into sinking her, in order to trigger the U.S. entry into World War II. Capt. Leon Grabowsky, about an article on his reminiscences of Pearl Harbor. Victor Delano. "...What stands out most in my mind about Pearl Harbor...is that I was actually there from beginning to end and that I survived it as well as the rest of the war. I loaned my account to Walter Lord who included most of it in his Day of Infamy." Kazuo Sakamai, writing in 1991, "...I attended the symposium held at Austin, Texas for 50 years from Pearl Harbor...I recommended to reform thinking of Pearl Harbor. 'Remember Pearl Harbor for world peace,' ...like my midget submarine were reformed and serving to new good friendship of the world...." With small signed photo of Adm. Tulley, and three photos of Lanikai. $350-500 (9 pcs.)

8-12. Gen. Paul W. Caraway. A.L.S., Sept. 23, 1945, 3 pp., on letterhead of Commanding General, U.S. Forces, China Theater, to his wife. Commenting on "this fool theater" (Chiang K'ai-Shek was elected President of the Chinese Republic on Sept. 13 of that year, while retaining his post as Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Army). "Archbishop Spellman arrived and is staying with me...Very pleased to meet the Archbishop He's a nice little Irishman, about 5' 4" tall and very jolly...Has been everywhere and back again...Things are beginning to get a little ragged around here...Really moving toward the end...All my love...and God bless you (the Archbishop touch)...As ever, Paul." With original envelope. Very fine. $125-150

8-13. World War II V-Mail. Collection of eight V-Mail greeting cards, expressing wishes for Happy Birthday (2), Merry Christmas (3), Mother's Message to Son (1), greeting to soldier (1), and printed newsletter. All unused, with two original folds. Colorful. $100-125 (8 pcs.)

9-1. Nazi Flag. Wall flag, 30 x 36, with statement of provenance notarized in 1976. "...I landed from an LCI with the 143rd Inf. Reg., 36th Div...14 Aug. (19)44 at St. Raphael in southern France to recon position areas for my battalion. After finding these, I also located the quarters of German Gen. Jodel (sic). The wall flag was liberated from there along with...much cognac and champagne." Red cloth, white stripe top and bottom, large black swastika on white in center, white fringe. V.f. $250-350 (2 pcs.)

9-2. Hitler. View Image   D.S., Führerhauptquartier, July 8, 1944, less than two weeks before the assassination attempt. No longer on ornate printed forms, this typewritten document dismisses six generals from active service, but grants them the right to wear their uniforms. Hitler's signature, now a compact scribble, in dense purple-black ink. Also signed by Gen. Schmundt, Chief of Personnel, who was severely wounded in the July 20 bomb plot. 8 ¹/₄ x 1 1 ³/₄ . Some file wrinkling blank lower margin, else very fine and clean. A less frequently encountered form of Hitler document. $2300-2600

9-3. German Political Poster, 1924. Symbolic of the utter confusion in the 1924 German political scene. Election broadside, 12 ¹/₂ x 18, printed one side, a year after Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler was now in jail, America had sent the Dawes Plan to enable Germany to emerge from bankruptcy, and Reichstag elections were again in the offing. This broadside, of which half is devoted to a cartoon of German Gen. Rathusius in jail, guarded by a French soldier, and stereotyped Victor Basch, a French Jew and President of League of Human Rights, protected by German guards. Text in German reads, "We are being scorned in foreign countries...They spit on us...Would you like this to be continued? No! Vote German National!" Dramatic and very scarce. Fine. $400-600

9-4. "Loyalty in the heart of honor." Title of German propaganda broadside preceding election of March 13, 1932, printed one side, 8 x 11 ¹/₂ , symbolic of the intensive public relations campaign waged by Hitler and his Nazi cohorts. Represented as Hindenburg's equal in honor, experience, loyalty to the German people, etc., Hitler (who had received his German citizenship only a few weeks before) used motion pictures, records, and thousands of public meetings to present himself as "the man...(for) honesty...& integrity!" Hindenburg was .4% short of a majority, and so a "second round" election was called. On tan paper. Two binding holes in blank margin, else very fine and scarce. $400-500

9-5. "Hitler (is) the right hand of the millionaires!" View Image   Propaganda broadside, 7 ³/₄ x 11 ¹/₂ , printed both sides, in German, prepared by the Communists for the April 10, 1932 election, urging votes for Thalmann. Large cartoon of Hitler gorging on champagne with steel magnate Thyssen, while outside the window, the unemployed stand with sign for Hitler as "our last hope." Hitler accused of stealing party funds, relinquishing his promises, and even conspiring with Jews! Printed in Berlin. The 1932 election choosing Hindenburg was a defeat for both Communists and Nazis. Fine. Scarce. $275-375

9-6. Hitler's Takeover is Complete. On August 2, 1934, three hours after the death of Hindenburg, Hitler abolished the title of President, and merged the offices of head of state and commander-in-chief, now naming it "Führer & Reichkanzler." The law had been prepared well in advance. Poster, printed in red and black, on heavy tan paper, 24 x 34, for an Aug. 19 referendum to confirm this (which was accomplished by 90%). Light corner wear, else very fine. $400-600

9-7. Nazi Ballot, 1933. Ten candidates of the N.S.D.A.P. listed, Hitler at the head: Rudolf Hess, Ernst Roehm, Wilhelm Frick, Goering, Goebbels, Darré, Hugenberg, Sildie, and von Papen. Blank shown for voter's selection by party. 5 ⁷/₈ x 8 ¹/₄ . Use of Roehm's name on ballot scarce. Very fine. $150-175

9-8. Hitler's Emergence as Party Leader. On ballot, 1934, headed "Reichstag for Freedom and Peace." Hitler in large type; the following in small: Hess, Frick, Goering, Goebbels, Sprenger, and Weinrich. Roehm's name now missing; he was ordered killed on June 30, 1934 by Hitler, who believed the Brown Shirts and Black Shirts headed by Roehm were planning a revolt. 6 x 8. Voter had marked "x" for Hitler and associates on this ballot. Very fine. $150-175

9-9. "The calm before the storm." View Image   April 10, 1932 "Zweiter Wahlgang" or Second Round of the election for Reich President. Ballot with only three names: von Hindenburg, Hitler, and Thalmann. Only 3 ¹/₂ x 4 in size. The voter had marked "x" in circle for Hitler who was defeated. Hindenburg received 53% of the votes, but in less than a year, he had named Hitler as Chancellor. This ballot uncommon. Very fine. $150-200

9-10. "USA." Anti-American booklet, in German, prepared for use of soldiers in Wehrmacht, by Colin Ross, as an instructional manual, 1943, 30 pp., 5 x 8, soft cover, North American continent on cover. Filled with hate and misinformation: about F.D.R., about America and its heritage, about the American people, about the Jews, etc. Even Pearl Harbor mentioned, as well as blaming Roosevelt for the war. The textbook style of its language a smokescreen for the virulent propaganda of its thinking. Light cover wear. $250-350

9-11. Hero of the Holocaust. Ephraim Barash, Polish-Jewish leader, director of the Jewish community of Bialystok, Poland, and head of the Judenrat in Ghetto Bialystok. T.L.S., 1938, on letterhead in Polish/Yiddish/Hebrew of the local Jewish community, requesting immigration certificate for a Zionist just expelled from Palestine. In Hebrew. Signed "Ing. E. Barash." Barash stayed in Bialystok when the Nazis came, in order to negotiate with them on behalf of their prisoners. He believed that the Jews would be spared if they could be employed in work essential to the German war effort. Unlike other heads of Ghetto Judenrat in other locations, Barash was active with the fighting organizations in the Ghetto, and helped them financially and by providing material for the manufacture of arms. Aware of the German plans concerning the Jews, he nevertheless was in personal contact with the Germans, believing they would give him warning of their intentions to liquidate the Ghetto, at which time he was planning to join the partisans. However, in August 1943, when the Ghetto in Bialystok was liquidated, he and his wife were sent to the infamous Majdanek concentration camp where they both were exterminated. Alas, his belief that "Rescue through work...labor is the cure which could save us from extinction" did not coincide with German plans. Binding holes in margin, affecting only one word. Original light folds. Rare. $500-700

9-12. Holocaust Leader. Abba Kovner, commander of Jewish underground in Vilna Ghetto, Lithuania; commander of partisan group "Nakam" (Revenge) in Rodniky Woods. After the war, writer, winner of Israel Prize for Literature 1970. T.L.S., 1956, to poet Karmy Tanai about transfer of his royalty. "...As I need a little money now...I allow myself to remind you." Filing stamp and clerical marks; file holes not touching text. Original light folds. Fine. $250-350

9-13. Nazi Medals. Two: Dark metal, eagle and swastika on obverse. "Winterschlacht in Osten, 1941-42." Red ribbon, black/white center stripe. From Russian campaign. 1 ¹/₂ " dameter. Very good. Iron Cross. Swastika in center "1939." 1 ³/₄ x 1 ³/₄ . Red/grey/black ribbon. Very fine. $50-75 (2 pcs.)

9-14. German Financial Paper. 1) Bond-Conversion Office for German Foreign Debts, 1936, due 1946, 10 coupons attached. Small form attached from Conversion Office. With vignette. Fine. 2) Specimen, Validation Certificate from Board for German Dollar Bonds, N.Y., 1950. Very fine. $150-250 (2 pcs.)

10-1. "In Honour of General Sir Edmund H.H. Allenby." Invitation card to attend "Great Fete in Luna Park" (London), Nov. 25, 1918, to celebrate "the Palestine victory." Gen. Wingate presiding. A few weeks earlier, Allenby had won Palestine and Syria from the Turks. Cacheted Israeli envelope, 1967, for 50th anniversary of Balfour Declaration. Balfour and Weitzman on stamps. Fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

10-2. Appeal from Bergen-Belsen. Rare broadside, 7 ³/₄ x 11, printed one side, in Yiddish, May 20, 1948 six days after establishment of state of Israel. A Nazi concentration camp during World War II, at this date it was a large D.P. camp in the British Zone, holding internees hopeful of being permitted to leave for Israel. Broadside issues a "prayer in public...to be held in Canteen No. 9," to pray for the new state fighting against seven Arab countries at the time. printed by Bergen-Belsen Rabbinate. Fine. $250-400

10-3. In the Shape of Africa. View Image   Silver colored metal, carved in shape of map of Africa, and engraved with locations of the British internment camps, probably by an internee. Initials M.Z. (or M.D.) at top left. The English captured members of Begin's Irgun and the Stern Gang during the fighting for establishment of a Jewish state in the 1940's, and imprisoned them in special internment camps in the Sudan, Eritrea, Addis Ababa, and Kenya. This carved map, 2" long x 1 ³/₄ " wide at its maximum dimensions, locates some of these camps, as well as barbed wire fences and watch tower. No date, but by location of the various camps marks, this was made between early 1945 and early 1947. Metal map fastened with three tiny nails to a velvet covered wood shield, 3 x 3 ¹/₄ . Names of camps on map shown in Hebrew. When internees of these camps were finally freed, in 1948, they were returned as free citizens of the state of Israel. Truly a unique piece. $400-500

10-4. Rabbi J.B. Soloveitchik. Leader of religious Zionism in the United States. A.L.S., 1965, on U.S. air-letter sheet, addressed to Minister Moshe Shapira, Jerusalem, signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence. Sending greetings and reports on special prayers said while Shapira had been in the hospital. "Happy to hear...you are well now...to lead the religious community as before." Shapira was leader of the religious Zionists in Israel, Soloveitchik's counterpart. Message in Hebrew occupies full page. Address portion (verso of air-letter sheet) in Soloveitchik's hand, in English and Hebrew. Rare letter from spiritual leader of Zionists in America. Fine. $450-550 (Reserve $350)

10-5. Early Land Development. "As a settler...you are well familiar with the extreme need to purchase national soil in the land of Israel...." So writes Dr. Abraham Granovsky in his T.L.S., 1924, from Jerusalem, to an envoy en route overseas on a fundraising mission. Granovsky a signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence, Chairman of Jewish National Fund, Governor of Weitzman Institute of Science, and Professor and Governor of Hebrew University adds general guidelines and words of encouragement. In Hebrew, on letterhead of Jewish National Fund. Original folds, as carried by envoy. About fine and scarce. $250-350

10-6. Medical Opinion. T.L.S. of Dr. Abraham Katznelson, 1932, on letterhead of Jewish Community of Palestine, regarding a young Hungarian immigrant who caught pneumonia. "...She was hospitalized a few months ago. Due to her severe condition, she cannot stay in the country but must be returned to her parents in Hungary...." As Director of Department of Health, he advises the Jewish Agency will finance the trip back, as the life is rough, and the level of medical care is much below European standards. Katznelson was a signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence, later Ambassador and Delegate to U.N., as well as holder of numerous high posts. Fine and very scarce. $350-500

10-7. David Zvi Pinkas. Signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence, cofounder Mizrahi Bank, Minister in Ben-Gurion's Cabinet. T.L.S., 1945, on embossed letterhead, personal wishes for 50th birthday of his correspondent. "We considered a 50 year old person...(but) when people of the same age as ours reach 50, it seems to us such a man is not only much smarter, but also full of energy and capable to achieve so much...." Personal autograph letters of Pinkas are scarce. Fine. $250-350

10-8. Second Maccabiah Games, 1935. Two items from these Games, also referred to as the "Jewish Olympics": Very scarce brown metal paper-holder, about 4 x 4, in the shape of two sailing ships of old. Maccabee synbol and year on one sail; "Memento of Tel-Aviv," in Hebrew on the other. Official pin of 2nd Maccabiah, ³/₄ " diam., burnished metal, gold color, with symbol and date. Both v.f. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

10-9. Prisoner's Letter. From Jewish convict to attorney, Middlesex County Jail, New Brunswick, N.J., July 4, 1936, 1 p., on special prison stationery, Sheriff/Warden's rules printed at top. Prisoner Davis begs for help. "Have been here Christmas...Pesach...Shavuout and today is Liberty Day. I am ill and cannot last much longer. I am a wreck...Am 72 years old and swear by my God that I will pay Gus and you in full. It is impossible to raise money in jail. I even owe the Warden for postage stamps." Fine. With three colorful Jewish New Year postcards, early 1900's, unused, and very fine. $150-200 (4 pcs.)

10-10. Black Soldier in Palestine. Silver medal, with ribbon and clasp bar, "Palestine 1945-48," issued to soldier of the African Pioneer Corps who saw service in strife-torn Palestine prior to creation of Israel. Depicting George VI. Light rim tarnish, else very fine and unusual. $100-125

11-1. Douglas MacArthur. U.S. Army General, commander of U.S. forces in Far East in W.W. II and in Korean War. T.N.S., 1963, with excellent signature. $300-350

11-2. Omar Bradley. View Image   U.S. Army General, World War II commander, later Chief-of-Staff. T.L.S., 1967, on his five-star letterhead, in response to his correspondent's account of a fracas at the Army-Navy Club. "...I will try not to bump any more waiters when they are in your vicinity...." Pristine condition. With envelope. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

11-3. "A Message to Garcia." The American Lt. Andrew Summers Rowan, who was ordered by Pres. McKinley to find Garcia and deliver the message. He thereby shortened the Spanish-American War. A.Q.S., 1922, inscribed, on card 3 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₂ . Excellent. With assorted contemporary clippings detailing Rowan's life and famous exploit. The Guinness Book of World Records has cited "A Message to Garcia" as one of the most widely printed works in the English language. $150-200 (Lot)

11-4. Spanish-American War. Group of five pages, 1900, Cebu, Philippines, regarding funds of Company "G" left by late Capt. Smith. Extra money not clearly accounted for. Including interesting bill for assorted rations for the Company, paid by Capt. Smith. About fine. $100-150 (5 pcs. plus orig. envelope)

11-5. The Submarine War. Picture postcard honoring Gunther Prien, signed in dark ink, illustrating this German submarine officer and his sub, with printed text of a song about him. Translation of the German text, in part: "Prien! After a victorious mission, he always returns safely home. Keep after the enemy and don't let up. The English hate him, and that's an honor!" On verso, a Feldpost A.L.S. by three sailors, headed, "On watch, Christmas Eve," postmarked Dec. 27, 1939. Prien met his death at sea in 1941. Very scarce. $125-175

11-6. Early Submarine Archive. Collection of papers and photos relating to the naval career of Seaman Thomas D. Harrison from Syracuse, N.Y. area, on board the U.S.S. Quail, a minesweeper attached to a submarine group. Dated 1920-23, mostly from the submarine base at Coco Solo in Canal Zone, Panama. Including 25 pp. manuscript diary of his activities on the job, 1921-22. Scrapbook containing printed Navy regulations, pasted on pages, with several pages of personal notes. 14 printed issues of The Sub-Base Ballast, rare naval newspaper printed at the sub base in the Canal Zone. Group of documents relating to Morrison's naval career. Also, 13 sepia photographs, postcard size, of scenes apparently taken from deck of ship. The Quail saw service early in World War II, and was lost in 1942. Generally very good. $600-900 (collection)

11-7. Astronauts of Apollo 11. Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. presented with Pere Marquette Discovery Award Medals, Nov. 8, 1969, at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. Program of event and 8 x 10 color photograph of the three astronauts in space suits, signed by each. Mounted on Marquette University blue slipcase, silk-lined. Containing multilevel hot-stamping in gold of three medals, including Discovery Award Medal on program. Apparently originally presented to a Marquette University official when these astronauts were honored. Slipcase separated at spine, with photo and program now on two panels; outside of slipcase shows wear; photo and signatures very fine. Sound provenance, all three having signed in person, at this same event. $700-900

11-8. Fish for the U.S. Army. Agreement between Maj. Joffman in command of Fort Gratiut, Michigan (Territory), 1836, and George Clarke, for fishing rights sold to Clarke for $375, to deliver fresh fish for consumption of Officers and Troops stationed there. This lease for Spring fishing season. Terms on first page, signed on second. Small break at one fold, else fine. $225-275

11-9. Sloop Alvaretta. Ship's account book, 1857-64, leather, containing hundreds of entries for freight carried, and expenses for such items as pork, lumber, corn, cement, flour, casks, etc. 5 ³/₄ x 8 ¹/₂ , title on spine, gold trim. Cover scuffed, else fine. $200-400

11-10. The Red Baron. Capt. von Richthofen. His autography, The Red Battle Flyer, English translation from the German (unsigned). McBridge & Co., N.Y., 1918, 222 pp., illustrations. He concludes his book, "Who can tell what machine we shall employ a year hence to perforate the atmosphere?" Front binding loose. $90-110

11-11. Frank Hawks. Book signed by World War I aviator Hawks, who established three records in 1930. His autobiography, Speed!, signed on front endleaf, with inscription "No foolin'!" Brewer, Warren & Putnam, N.Y., 1931, 314 pp., 21 plates, no d.j. Very good to fine. $125-150

11-12. Buzz Aldrin. Book signed, the astronaut's story, Return to Earth. Inscribed on front endleaf. Random House, N.Y., 1973, 338 pp., illustrated, d.j. Very fine. $150-200

11-13. "Moon Shot." By Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, with introduction by Neil Armstrong. Signed by Shepard, the first man in space, on title page. Turner Publishing, Atlanta, 1994, First Edition, 383 pp., index, illustrations, d.j. Mint. $150-200

11-14. "U-505." Rear Adm. Daniel V. Gallery's book on German submarines in World War II and the U.S. war against them. Signed and inscribed by author on inside front cover. Paperback Library, 1956, 317 pp., soft cover. Some edge toning of text. $75-125

11-15. Ace of Aces. Gen. George C. Kenney's biography, Dick Bong, Ace of Aces, the Air Force's "number-one fighter pilot." Duell, Sloan & Peara, N.Y., 1960, First Edition, cloth, 116 pp., photos, no d.j. Signed and inscribed by author on half-title page. Foreword by Douglas MacArthur. Fine to very fine. $90-100

11-16. James H. Doolittle. American aviator in World Wars I and II, holder of air speed records, led bombing raid over Tokyo, commander of 8th Air Force. T.L.S., 1961, on letterhead of Space Technology Laboratories, regarding autographing his book, Thirty Seconds over Tokyo. "...Regarding the medal we returned 'via a bomb,' it was one which the Japanese had presented to a member of the Hornet crew." Binding vestige at left margin, else very fine. $100-125

11-17. Eddie Rickenbacker. Air ace in World War I, auto racer, aviation executive. T.L.S., 1968, on his letterhead, about two of his books he has autographed to replace those that had been lost in the mails. Superb signature. Excellent. With envelope. Also, color magazine illustration of his early plane Nieuport 28, inscribed, signed and dated in his hand "1918-1968." 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Fine. $150-200 (3 pcs.)

11-18. Decorated Aces. Remarkable archive of 45 letters of World War II American airmen, every one an ace, with accounts of their heroic exploits. A.Ls.S. and T.Ls.S., written in later years by these Navy and Marine Corps fighter pilots. No duplication, most 1970's-'80's. First-hand battle remembrances, many vivid, including Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima, and mention of such carriers as the Hornet and Essex. Just a few examples: N.W. Mollard, A.L.S. "...While flying an F6F Hellcat I engaged in aerial battle with 4 Jap Aircraft and shot all 4 down in less than 30 minutes of battle over Okinawa...." Harry Swinburne, Jr., A.L.S., 1970, on letterhead as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Naval Support Force, Antarctica. "I was set on fire during an attack on 12 Imp(erial) Jap(anese) Navy gunboats. I flew the burning Hellcat 240 miles back to our force for a one wheel, no flap night landing with no lights, no hydraulic system, and a good deal of the left wing gone. I landed on the carrier Hornet...." With photo in uniform, signed on verso. Harris E. Mitchell, A.L.S. "April 17, 1945 we shot down 14 Jap. Fighters in about 10 minutes...." H.N. Batten, A.L.S. "...I shot down 8...Zeros during a 10 min. dogfight near Okinawa." W.C. Edwards, T.L.S., 4 pp. Detailed account of the crucial Battle of Coral Sea. Wilson Coleman, T.L.S. "...I led a flight of 16 Grumman Hellcats...so that radar couldn't pick us up. We hoped the Japanese would think we were Jap planes...Apparently the trick worked, for when we arrived at the island of Iwo their planes were just getting airborne...We shot up some more planes in revetments and sank a small ship before we headed back for our carrier...I hope you will never have to go to war...." Albert J. Pope, T.L.S. "...All my air-to-air kills occurred over a period of one month...action recounted in Samuel Elliot Morrison's History of the U.S. Navy in World War II...." Thomas Mann, Jr., T.L.S. "...The Grumman Wildcat I flew in combat...," plus two signed accounts of the Battle of Guadalcanal and combat experience. "A constant Navy-Marine feud always existed between us as to who shot down the dive-bomber his Navy gunners or me. I always won as I was right on the tail of the dive-bomber...." D.J. McKinley. "I think my most interesting experience was shooting a Jap Bomber down within two minutes of being launched from the ship." David McCampbell, Naval ace with over 32 victories. T.L.S. about a picture of him in a Hellcat, and complaining he has no secretary, unlike Eisenhower or MacArthur. George Gay, T.L.S. on his letterhead showing numeral eight superimposed on a torpedo, with imprint, "Midway - Sole Survivor, Torpedo Squadron Eight."  Frank Troup, T.L.S., 2 pp. "...This Zero flew out of the cloud...He jettisoned the canopy of his plane...We realized that he was a Kamikaze. He was dressed in his black ceremonial robes with his Samurai saber at his waist. He looked at me and shook his fist...then he jumped out of his plane at 14,000 ft. but he had no parachute on. Being a Kamikaze he flew his plane out to dive it into one of our ships, but being deprived of this dubious honor, he decided on a death of equally spectacular means...." Much more. Some letters are spine-tingling; some are understandably more detailed than others, but all saturated in history. A rich historical resource; another such group would be exceeding difficult to gather. Some minor file wear, else generally very good to fine. $800-1000 (45 letters + newspaper clippings)

11-19. Zeppelin Photos. Group of four German press photos, early 1920's to early 1930's, 4 ³/₈ x 6 ¹/₂ , showing full metal skeleton of new L.Z. 129, largest ever built in Germany; outer skin of L.Z. 130; huge airship hangar in Lakehurst, N.J.; and the new airship model. Each with notes or caption pasted on verso. Fine. $125-175 (4 pcs.)

11-20. Early Zeppelin Postcards. Group of three real-photo postcards, 1909-10, one postally used. Two show wrecks, near Goppingen (1909) and near "Weilburg 9/Lahn" (1910) of Zeppelin airships. Third depicts Graf Zeppelin and his airship. All very fine. $200-250 (3 pcs.)

12-1. Map c. 1700. View Image   "Partie de L'Amerique Septentrionale," by Robert Morden, English mapmaker whose printed maps were first published about 1680. Charming, petit size, 5 ¹/₄ x 6, including margins. French title, but almost all place names are in English! Showing area from Delaware Bay to Greenland. Locates Boston, "New Scotland," Newfoundland, "C. Cod," New York, and more. Very fine. $175-275

12-2. Map of "Hudson River." "With the Adjacent Country," c. 1778, made after surrender of British to Washington at Saratoga, N.Y. 9 ¹/₂ x 13, richly hand-colored, about fifty years ago, in blues, greens, and accents of crimson, with yellow border. Showing New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Long Island, north to Ticonderoga. Locating many towns, cities and waterways. Light original folds, else fine and outstanding for framing. $250-275

12-3. Georgia. Map, 1790's, showing "Georgia and the Two Floridas," by Morse, printed in Boston. 8 ¹/₄ x 13. Map boundaries: Mississippi River, New Augusta, Tennessee River; eastern border shows St. Augustine up to Savannah River. Much toning. $100-125

12-4. Early Georgia History. Two documents, c. 1820: 1) Land grant, signed by Gov. John Clark, for 250 acres. 2) Manuscript diagram of a 250 acre plot. Both partly printed, decorative border. Foxing and minor defects. $175-200 (2 pcs.)

12-5. Thomas A. Edison Businesses. Two volumes testifying to the many operations spawned by Edison's inventions: 1) Minutes of the Contract Committee meetings, 1952-56, Charles Edison, son of Thomas, as President, outlining contracts for purchases of numerous materials: nickel, oil, iron, lead, etc., in high dollar amounts, each signed by the Committee. There are 28 signatures of Charles Edison in this book, Vol. I. Red leather, about 9 x 12, 2" thick. 2) Minutes of first meeting of Linear Equipment Laboratories, Vol. I, 1956, a type of holding company planned in the field of electrical and electronic instruments. A specimen stock certificate included. At Edison location, although Charles Edison not mentioned. Projection of company's many goals outlined. Fine. $800-1200 (2 books)

12-6. Slave Trade. Group of four letters and manuscript documents, 1820-23, relating to Zachary Macaulay, English philanthropist active in anti-slavery movement, Governor of Sierra Leone (1793-99). A.L.S. from Macauley, 1823, to Sierra Leone, affirming that no money owed. Also three documents, 1820, clerical copies, on "payment of bounties on account of the 65 slaves..." and "charges on bounties for 5 men and 2 women." Fine. $200-400 (4 pcs.)

12-7. Black Themes on Civil War Patriotic Envelopes. Group of five different, each picturing slaves: "Contraband Boy" (infant) "Corner Stone of Southern Confederacy" "Away Down South in Dixie" (moving day for former slaves) "The Innocent Cause of the War" Comic design picturing Jeff Davis' capture by a Federal 'bird.' V.g. to fine, some with minor toning or rippling. Unused. $200-225 (5 pcs.)

12-8. Daguerreotype. Of a couple, dressed in "Sunday best," each holding a small case, apparently a daguerreotype. Fine image, red embossed velvet facing. 3 ¹/₄ x 4 ¹/₈ . Lustrous leather case, ornate floral pattern, gold trim inside and out. Wear on portion of spine. An outstanding example. $150-250

12-9. Double Daguerreotype Locket. One side opening to daguerreotype of a man, other to Oriental woman (his paramour?). 1 ¹/₂ " diameter, gold tone metal, decorated case with loop. Dag of woman light, that of man silvered at edge, small white spot. $300-325

12-10. Double Locket. With two daguerreotypes. Daguerreotype of man very fine, of wife very good. 1 ⁵/₈ " diameter, with metal loop. All-over pattern on outside of case. $300-325

12-11. James Barbour. Senator, Secretary of War under John Quincy Adams, Governor of Virginia (1812-15), Minister to England. Two documents: Partly printed appointment, War Dept., 1825, signed as Sec. of War, appointing a 2nd Lt. in the Engineering Corps. A.L.S., 1826, requesting a recommendation for an unnamed friend. Inlaid. Both documents with nice signatures. Fine. $200-250 (2 pcs.)

12-12. Tammany Society. 1856 printed circular with vignette, issued by New York's Tammany Hall, announcing July 4th festivities, as invitation to attend. 4 pp., announcement on p. 1. A preamble to the Presidential election of that year, Buchanan vs. Fremont vs. Fillmore. Staining on blank p. 4, else fine. $150-200

12-13. Sheriffs and Police. Group of nine items: 1) 1890's, 8 items including three A.Ls.S. from Sheriff of Decatur, Ill., and three A.Ls.S. from Dept. of Police, Chattanooga, Tenn., all on official letterheads, regarding purchase of dogs. With two envelopes. 2) 1791, ordering Sheriff of Rockingham (N.H.) to attach the goods of one Andrew McClellan, due to nonpayment of debt. 7 x 9, partly printed. Very good. $175-250 (9 pcs.)

12-14. American Life in the 1800's. Group of seven manuscript documents: 1) Notice of seizure of 24 loaves of bread, 1810, by bread inspector! Fine of $100. 2) 1820 invoice for "ivory table dessert knives," etc. 3) 1820 invoice for hair dressing and also "for cutting your servant's hair twice." 4) 1830 invoice to Corporation of New York by Lamplighter, for "lighting 4,256 lamps...on 22 nights." 5) 1859-59, three sheets, 5 pp. in all, for daily purchases. Excellent representation of prices of the day, including "Buttons 40 , 6 Bags Salt $2.70, 18 ¹/₂ yds. Fringe $2.31, 1 pr. Shoes $1.00," and more. 6) 1881 promise "not to use tobacco in any form until I am 24 years old...," signed by mother and son. Varying sizes, from about 3 ¹/₂ x 7 ³/₄ to about 7 ¹/₂ x 12. Condition varying from good to fine. $125-175 (7 pcs.)

12-15. Taxes and a Wolf. Group of four documents: 1) Two Internal Revenue receipts "for Special Tax," Bridgeport (Conn.), partly printed, 1869-71, for liquor and tobacco. 4 ¹/₂ x 11. Fine. 2) "Levy & collect in labor" taxes for road work, New Hampshire, 1820, partly printed. Details given for repair of highways in Rockingham, N.H., with locations cited. About 7 x 10. Very good. 3) Manuscript, 1808, certifying that "James Fenn and others did...kill a full grown wolf...in Litchfield County (Conn.)...." On verso, order to pay bounty for same. 4 x 7. Toned. $75-100 (3 pcs.)

12-16. Rum and other Cargo. Group of three documents: 1) Unloading certificate, 1808, signed by Revolutionary War General Jed(idiah) Huntington, for rum, ginger, tobacco and other freight, at New London (Conn.). Partly printed, 7 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₂ , toned at one fold. 2) Alderman of N.Y.C. convicted of selling "one pint rum" without a permit, 1800. Partly printed, about 6 x 8. Wear at center fold, two binding holes in blank left margin. 3) Manuscript, 1820, District of Newport, certifying that 1,000 gallons of rum were imported by Christopher and Boone Spink in the Schooner Buffalo, "a vessel of the United States...from Bermuda." 7 x 13. Fine. $125-175 (3 pcs.)

12-17. Horse Breeding. Collection of eleven items: 1) 1841, Bedford County, Miss., license granted "to stand his stud horse Crochet in this or in any other County." 5 x 6. 2) Ten pieces, 1900-03: printed announcement of race meetings at jockey clubs in Washington, Coney Island, Brooklyn, etc.; six detailed lists, manuscript, of mares and foals; two letters from R.W. Walden, Bowling Brook Farm, Maryland, "to see the colts...," with envelope. Varying condition, fair to very good. $150-200 (11 pcs.)

12-18. California Lease, 1852. Manuscript lease for property in Sonoma County, Calif., designated "Rancho Arroyo de San Antonio." Signed by Gallard, Commissioner of Properties, on front and back. A Mormon, Gallard was accused by Joseph Smith of selling land in Iowa, where the Church of Latter-Day Saints had land without clear title. 1 ¹/₄ pp. Edge wear, else very good. $60-80

12-19. Mining in Oregon. Group of ten items of Silver King Mining in Elkhorn, Oregon: Two stock certificates, 1909 and 1922, each with vignettes along top; business card; blank check; four informational sheets; booklet; book, Santiam Mining District of the Oregon Cascades by George & Weber. Fine to very fine. Also, stock certificate of Oregon Copper Mining Co., 1929, with vignettes. three Oregon Business magazines, with articles. Three promotional layouts of same. All stock certificates have elaborate mining vignettes. Fine. $125-175 (17 pcs.)

13-1. Charleston Mercury. Printed Jan. 26, 1865, with war news in the waning months of the Confederacy. Front page article advises that the Virginia Legislature resolves that Gen. Robert E. Lee be named Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate Armies. Lee was finally confirmed five days later. This measure, often urged, came too late to have any effect on the outcome of the war. Long article on opposition to arm Negroes for the Confederacy. This was a last-minute, desperate measure - which failed - to save the Confederacy. One sheet, printed both sides, 15 ¹/₂ x 21. Reflecting wartime conditions of papermaking and printing in the South. Type bold and clear for this beleaguered and historic newspaper. $350-400

13-2. Seeds of the Bill of Rights. Pennsylvania Packet & Daily Advertiser, June 16, 1789, 4 pp. Nine Amendments to the Constitution proposed in the House of Representatives by James Madison, on page 3. The essential principles of these later became the Bill of Rights, in the form of ten Amendments. Never folded, very fine. $350-400

13-3. Electors Choose the President. Pennsylvania Packet & Daily Advertiser, Oct. 9, 1788, 4 pp., reporting that "the electors of the President of the United States...are to meet...where it is hoped and expected that one more tribute...will be given George Washington...." For Vice Pres., Adams is favored over Hancock. Also, long article on election process in Pennsylvania, and for appointing electors for choosing President and Vice President, signed in type by Thomas Mifflin. Announcement that "Medical Lectures will commence fifth day of Nov." at University of Pennsylvania. Never folded. Very fine. $300-350

13-4. America's First Political Newspaper. Gazette of the United States, May 9, 1789, 4 pp. On page 1, George Washington is welcomed as President by citizens of Baltimore. "...By accepting the high authorities of President of the United States, you teach us to expect any blessings that may result from the wisest recommendations to Congress...." Washington replies in several paragraphs: "...No fear of encountering difficulties...shall ever deter me from pursuing what I conceive to be the true interests of my country." Also, articles on the Protestant religion being "the bulwark of our Constitution," and on p. 3, Congress "present congratulations on the event by which your fellow citizens have attested the preeminence of your merit...We join for the blessings of Heaven on our country." Washington answers, his reply signed in type. Fine. $200-250

13-5. Slavery of the Negroes. View Image   Pennsylvania Packet & Daily Advertiser, June 5, 1788, 4 pp. Long article on the Constitution and New York (2 ¹/₄ columns), referring to it as "this new and wonderful system of government." Also, extended "Remarks on the Slave Trade and the Slavery of the Negroes," consuming over one column. Some separation at spine, minor foxing, else fine. $200-250

13-6. Message from the President. In Dec. 7, 1864 issue of New York Herald newspaper, 8 pp. Nearly five columns on page 1, signed in type by Abraham Lincoln, commenting on foreign affairs, slave traders, the budget, Navy, and the War. He concludes with remarks on "the end of the slavery." "The war will cease on the part of the government whenever it shall have ceased on the part of those who began it." Last page on Sherman preparing to enter Savannah. Crisp, clean, and near choice, unusual condition for a newspaper. $150-175

13-7. Jeff Davis and John Wilkes Booth. New York Herald, May 4, 1865, with page one coverage of such historic events as Proclamation by Pres. Andrew Johnson, offering rewards for Jefferson Davis and the assassins, signed in type; Booth's flight and death; evidence thus far accumulated on the assassination; Davis' escape. Also, news inside on Lincoln's funeral train, capture of Confederate Generals, and rebel guerrilla Mosby. Trivial foxing, separation at spine, else crisp, fine, and dramatic. $150-175

13-8. Oregon. Group of four papers: Oregon Union, Corvallis, Oregon, Dec. 27, 1862, with part of its masthead, "The Union as it was The Constitution as it is, and the Negroes where they are." Attack on Lincoln for his handling of the slave question; Lincoln suspends writ of habeas corpus; fighting at Fredericksburg; Indian attack, etc. A few binding holes affecting text, else about fine. Evening Commercial, Apr. 11, 1870, 4 pp. Weekly Oregonian, June 26, 1875, 8 pp. Weekly Bulletin, Mar. 6, 1875, 4 pp. Three preceding papers published in Portland, Oregon. Report on Jefferson Davis' speech in Shreveport, La.; the Boss Tweed trial in N.Y.C., discovery of gold in Black Hills of Dakotas, Brigham Young returns to Salt Lake with his favorite wife, Annapolis cadet expelled for refusing to fence with a "coloured cadet." Good to very fine. $200-250 (4 pcs.)

13-9. "Daily Oregon Statesman." Group of three papers, Nov. 16, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31, 1869, Salem, 4 pp. ea. Report on opening of Suez Canal; train collision at San Francisco; erection of Mormon temple to receive Mormon immigrants from Europe; camp of 15,000 soldiers readied at Salt Lake to resist enforcement of bigamy laws; arrest of a bigamist, and more. Fine to very fine. $175-200 (3 pcs.)

13-10. "Oregon Statesman." Second-oldest newspaper in Oregon, and very scarce. Four issues, Salem, Oregon, Feb. 3, Apr. 21, Dec. 22, and Dec. 29, 1857. Each 4 pp., oversize. News of potential war in Utah: Brigham Young vs. U.S. Government; new stage coach express between Oregon and California; Dred Scott case now before U.S. Supreme Court; emigration to Oregon and California encouraged by New York; Shasta Indians shoot Umpqua "medicine man"; domestic violence case between brothers; recruits for Fort Umpqua arrive, and more. Fine. $250-350 (4 pcs.)

13-11. California. Group of three newspapers with news of Wells Fargo robbery, and report of crime in Virginia City, Nevada, in Daily Alta, of San Francisco, Sept. 1, 1870, 4 pp. Very fine. San Francisco Chronicle, July 30, 1870, 4 pp., with news of "masked brigands...in Grass Valley stage," and Rock Island train robbery. Holes, poor condition but quintessential Western content. Independent Democrat, Concord, N.H., Nov. 15, 1849, 4 pp., with latest news of California Gold Rush. About fine. $70-80 (3 pcs.)

13-12. Western Newspapers. Group of four: Oregon State Journal, Eugene City, Ore., June 2, 1877 Willamette Farmer, Salem, Ore., June 11, 1886 Democratic Times, Jacksonville, Ore., May 18, 1888 and Salt Lake City Daily Tribune, Utah, July 11, 1878. 4 pp. each. Accounts of Indian War in Utah; new hotel to be built in Portland; Apache outbreak in Arizona; steamer "San Francisco" sinks, and more. Superb ads for railroad, rifle, farm machinery. Varied condition, fair to fine. $100-150(4 pcs.)

14-1. Irish Ivory Miniature. View Image   George Carey, son of Arthur Carey of Portarlington(?), Ireland. Handsome young red-haired Irish aristocrat, in high-collar navy blue coat, braid trim, white stock at neck. Painted and signed by artist J.H. Milton on ivory. 2 ¹/₄ x 2 ³/₄ oval, set in black frame 4 ³/₄ x 5 ¹/₄ . George Carey emigrated from Ireland to America, where he died in 1810. A piece of unusual charm, painted with great naturalness in a difficult medium for an artist to work. Irish subjects in ivory miniature are rare, particularly in America. $900-1200

14-2. English Miniature on Ivory. View Image   Watercolor of young English lad, long blonde locks, light blue jacket, open white collar. Early nineteenth century. Signed by artist, "RIK." Oval, 2 ¹/₂ x 3 ¹/₄ , under glass. Set in black frame 4 ³/₄ x 5 ³/₄ . Very fine. Rare. $500-600

14-3. English Miniature on Ivory. View Image   Watercolor of the boy Jesus, pictured with baby lamb beside him. Early nineteenth century. Signed by artist, "V. Mach." Oval, 2 ³/₄ x 3 ¹/₂ , under glass. Set in white frame 4 ⁷/₈ x 5 ¹/₂ . Very fine. $250-300

14-4. Ivory Brooch. View Image   With exquisite watercolor painting of young aristocratic beauty, c. 1800. Large feathered hat on white wig, pink satin collar on blue gown. Signed "Lucab." 1 ³/₈ x 1 ⁷/₈ , beaded trim in gold tone metal, under eisenglass. Pin on back with safety clasp. Very fine. $300-350

14-5. English Miniature on Ivory. View Image   Of beautiful young woman, in watercolor, signed by artist Galli Lliary. The subject, in powdered wig, rose gown and hat, obviously an aristocrat, against background of blue sky. Early nineteenth century. Oval, 2 x 2 ¹/₂ , under glass, set in filigree (sterling?) silver frame about ³/₄ " wide, with beaded trim. An extravagantly beautiful example of the art of painted ivories. Very fine. $400-500

14-6. Chagall. Israeli First Day Cover honoring Albert Einstein. Large, dark signature, "Marc Chagall" in black crayon, in blank area. Cachet. Postmark "3-1-56, Jerusalem" tied to Einstein stamp. Very fine. $200-250

14-7. Chagall. View Image   Color lithograph reproduction, 10 x 14, of outdoor scene: lilac blossoms in midst of a green tree, monkey upside-down from its branches, a smiling bear on ground holding yellow violin. Pastel green background. Signed "Marc Chagall" in black crayon in lower blank area. Effervescent quality. Excellent. $250-300

14-8. Chagall. Color lithograph reproduction, 8 x 10, of camel, young woman with jug on her head, desert tribesman; sky and sand background. Large signature in blank lower area. Colorful contrasts. Not a usual theme for Chagall. Excellent. $175-250

14-9. Chagall. Photo, 6 ¹/₄ x 8 ¹/₂ , of Chagall at work using crayon. From a book. Signed in lower blank margin with black crayon. Very fine. $200-250

14-10. Chagall. Exhibition catalog of Galerie Chalotte, New York City, 1956, of one of Chagall's shows. Illustrating 17 of his works. Includes handsome photo of the artist on page 3; he has signed in black crayon on facing blank page. 5 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ , 24 pp. Cover illustrates a Chagall sketch. Very fine. $200-300

14-11. Chagall. Dark signature in black crayon on 10-Ruble Russian banknote, 1909. Chagall left Russia the following year. Excellent. $150-200

14-12. Picasso. View Image   Lithograph, black and white, authentically signed in pencil by Picasso below his printed signature, dated "Juillet 1951." One of the artist's forays during that period into the Peace movement. A train of nine cars, emitting smoke, with Victor Hugo represented as the engineer. The Spanish Peace Party edition, Paris. Editions Combat pour la Pais, S.P.A.D.E.M. Size 12 ³/₄ x 17 ¹/₂ , in white mat 18 x 22 ¹/₂ . Excellent. $1000-1100

14-13. Picasso. View Image (Bottom)   Lithograph, black and white, heliogravure after painting, entitled "Portrait of Christ II." Powerful and haunting. Authentically signed in pencil by Picasso at bottom, in blank area. 10 ¹/₂ x 14, in mat 15 x 19. Dated "2.3.59" on print. Cercle D'Art Edition, Paris, 1962. Excellent. $1000-1100

14-14. Dali. View Image   Color lithograph, "The Cross," authentically signed by Dali in dark blue crayon in corner. Representation of Christ supine on a cross which is suspended in midair, between a muted blue sky above and a blazing yellow-white sun below. From Homage to Dali, Chartwell, 1980. Executed in unusually soft tones for this artist. Excellent. $600-700

14-15. George P.A. Healy. Distinguished 19th-century painter of U.S. Presidents and important personages; his work in museums in Washington and Boston. A.L.S., Chicago, Dec. 13, 1892, 2 pp. "My dear General, I am extremely pleased with the impression your son had taken from my portrait of Webster... send me the date of when I painted that picture. I will write you upon my card which you will please fasten to the picture...With kindest regards to your family...." The boldness of his hand has punctured the sheet at the final "y" of his signature! Small separation at center fold, tiny hole in blank double sheet. Ink dark. $400-500

14-16. Edwin H. Blashfield. American painter, known for his portraits and murals; decorated capitol Buildings in various states, and central dome of Library of Congress. A.L.S., Paris, June 18, 1886, to C.R. Murdosh. "...Packing from Paris to U. States will be done & cases furnished at expense of the exhibitions...Your picture will go...according to option of packer...." Original light folds. At bottom, some small blotted script in margin, else fine. $150-250

14-17. Leonard W. Volk. American sculptor; founder and President of Chicago Academy of Design; his works include statues of Lincoln and Douglas, famous life mask of Lincoln, and cast of Lincoln's hands. From Volk's private scrapbook, 2 leaves (4 pages), of mounted newspaper clippings about Volk and his statues of Douglas. Each is identified in Volk's hand, with name of newspaper and date.  In addition, 12 pages of newspaper articles attached. Rare mementos of important American artist. $200-250 (Lot)

15-1. Titanic. Sinking of the ship illustrated in four issues of London's picture magazine, The Graphic, April 20 and 27, May 4 and 25, 1912, the last three also with four-pp. supplements. 12 x 16, about 42 pp. ea. Profusely illustrated, some full pages including covers, showing the sinking, rescue, crew members, captain, and the aftermath. Some separation at spines, else very good to fine. $150-200 (4 pcs.)

15-2. Civil War. A True Story of Chas. W. Quantrell and His Guerrilla Band, by J.P. Burch. Privately printed in Vega, Texas, 1923, as an account of the fighting on the Missouri and Kansas borders during the war years. First Edition. Cloth with pictorial gilt, issued sans d.j. Accounts of Quantrell's military escapades, including Jesse James' membership in the gang. About fine. $60-80

15-3. Recollections of the Civil War. With Many Original Diary Entries and Letters Written from the Seat of War.... By Col. Mason Whiting Tyler, 37th Regt. Mass. Vols., edited by William S. Tyler. G.B. Putnam's Sons, N.Y., 1912, First Edition. 379 pp., cloth, top edge gilt, five illustrations from photographs, and with all four maps present. Wear on d.j. and cover corners; contents tight and very clean. $90-150

15-4. Black History. Book of memoirs of Joshua Marsden, published 1813 by the author at Rivington and 6th Sts., New York, entitled, Grace Displayed: an Interesting Narrative of the Life, Conversion, Christian Experience, Ministry and Missionary Labours of Joshua Marsden. 240 pp. A Methodist minister, Marsden was sent to Bermuda in 1808, where his four years' work was a substantial achievement in bringing down the color bar. He shared a house with a free Black man; Marsden's portrait today hangs in the Bermuda church named for him. Leather covers worn, portrait as frontispiece. Dampstaining on endleaves, title page and frontispiece edge, but not affecting portrait. Scattered foxing. Contemporary signature, "Martha Brundage...1820." No other copies located. Very rare. $250-350

15-5. Parliamentary Register. Or History of Proceedings and Debates of the House of Commons, printed London, 1780, 623 pp., index. Topics of America and Ireland are primary concerns of the debates as expressed by Edmund Burke, Lord North, Mr. Townsend, Mr. Fox, et al: "The American war...the great cause of all our misfortunes...." Leather covers worn, hinges starting, text clean, and otherwise good. $100-125

15-6. American Weekly Messenger. Or Register of State Papers and Politics. Vol. II, bound volume of 25 issues, each about 16 pp., covering Mar.-Sept. 1814, printed in Philadelphia for John Conrad. Part morocco, gold tooled; paper covering of boards curiously marbled over contemporary printer's scrap, loose and tattered but present. Edgar Allan Poe would later become a contributor to this publication. A modest number of leaves with foxing, else contents generally clean and about fine. Scarce. $300-400

15-7. The Knickerbocker. New York monthly magazine, bound volume of 6 issues, Jan.-June, 1855, over 100 pp. per issue, containing stories, poems, and editorial. Published by Samuel Hueston, New York City. Cloth and leather trim covers loose and damaged; marbled endpapers; text clean and fine. $40-60

15-8. Annual Register for 1767. Volume of national, foreign, and local news, from permission to import rice free from the American colonies, to a Jew brought into court for peddling hats. A mixture of dignified and tabloid style news, producing highly readable accounts. London, 1800 printing, 320 pp., spine ornamentation. Summary by chapter at end. Title page lacking, leather covers worn. Contents fine. $100-125

15-9. Annual Register for 1770. Volume reporting controversial elections, how Parliament spends its money, education of children at foundling hospital, hurricane in North Carolina, wars across Europe, and more. London, 1803, 256 pp., spine ornamentation. Summary by chapter at end. Scattered light foxing, else fine. $125-150

15-10. Annual Register for 1807. Volume reporting Bill for abolition of slave trade presented by Lord Grenville, problems with France, finances, Sweden, Russia, and more. London, 1827, 1,032 pp., spine ornamentation, marbled endleaves. Including usual assemblage of entertaining articles on such subjects as "Apes and Monkies," poison tree of Java, medical treatment of Lord Nelson, etc. Back cover loose, else fine. $100-125

15-11. Annual Register for 1850. Volume of the year's news in "History, Chronicle, Law Cases, Public Documents, State Papers, Papal Brief, Prices of Stock, University Honours, The Cholera, Arctic Expedition, Patents, and Poetry." London, 1851, for F. Rivington, 1,180 pp., index. Marbled endpapers, leather covers detached, decorative spine with defects. Text clean, tight, and fine. $100-125

15-12. Hammond's Atlas of World. Book of 69 maps plus additional pages on famous Americans, flags, Panama Canal, and more. 1908. Maps clean, hinges and cloth cover with wear. Light pencil marks on some text leaves, but not on maps. $40-50

15-13. Sterne's Sentimental Journal. Through France and Italy, by Laurence Sterne, with 12 photogravures and many illustrations by Maurice Leloir. Pub. by Bouton, N.Y., 1884, 210 pp., 9 ³/₄ x 12, gold pictorial cover, red cloth. Sterne, author of the sensational Tristram Shandy, first published in 1760, describes his travels undertaken two years later for his health. Both covers and binding worn, spine repaired; internally clean, with light edge toning. Title page worthy of framing. Unusual edition. $70-80

15-14. Baseball Chronology. Advertised as the "First and Only" baseball chronology ever published: Balldom, the Britannica of Baseball, by George L. Moreland. "A Complete History...from 1845 to 1914." Published by Balldom, N.Y., 1914, 304 pp., index. Signed with "compliments" of author, "1914" on flyleaf. Minor faults include tape repair alone spine on 2 pp. near front, half of blank endleaf removed, shelf wear, and shaken. Wonderful compilation of early baseball statistics. $200-250

16-1. Post Rider. Manuscript receipt, June 21, 1820, for "five dollars in part pay(men)t of A Bill of Cost...received by the hand of Elias Bennett, Post Rider, D. Wakeman." Five lines, 4 x 8. Browning at folds, wear, originally twice folded. Important postal history. $90-120

16-2. Stage Coaches. Group of six items: Five documents of Oregon Stage, 1866-67: three receipts (two partly printed) for such services as road agent, "Hostler," and "attending...Stage Driver." Also two invoices issued to Oregon Stage for repair of lantern, nails, matches, etc. Fine to very fine. Keene & Boston Telegraph & Despatch, 1831, with eight passengers listed on their stage to Boston. 8 x 13. Charming vignette at top. Very good to about fine. $100-125 (6 pcs.)

16-3. Post Office Department, 1865. "Transportation of the Mails" at left, rider on horseback at top. Signed by Postmaster General C(ave) Johnson, friend of Presidents Polk and Buchanan; Johnson systematized postal service, lowered rates, and introduced the 5 and 10 stamps. 4 x 8. Pale green. Attractive. Very fine. $75-90

16-4. Bicycle Patents. Group of eleven patent agreements, for "improvements in driving gear for velocipedes and crank driven mechanism" for America, United Kingdom, and France, 1893-94. Most about 10 x 15, 2 to 4 pp. each, with embossed English tax stamp. One with edge wear, several with soiling on front, else generally about fine. $200-300 (11 pcs.)

16-5. Auto Pioneer Check. Holograph bank check signed by L(awrence) H. Pomeroy, builder of Pomeroy automobile, a top-secret project backed by Aluminum Co. of America and Pierce-Arrow, 1919-24. Six cars, 85% of whose parts were aluminum, were constructed. Earlier, Pomeroy designed England's Prince Henry Vauxhall and Double-Six Daimler cars, favored by royalty. Buffalo, N.Y., 1926. Perf cancels, else fine. A beautiful car, it is believed that American automakers were reluctant to produce Pomeroy's aluminum car because Alcoa had a virtual monopoly on the metal. Like many auto pioneers, Pomeroy's autograph in any form is excessively rare. With 1 page modern history. $100-150

16-6. Louis Chevrolet's First Race. Very rare original program for Louis Chevrolet's first racing victory in America  at the very first auto race at Morris Park, Bronx, N.Y., May 20, 1905. "Opening Automobile Race Meeting, Morris Park Racing Club." Dramatic cover artwork of racing car. Event no. 1 records the "Inaugural Cup" of what would become one of the most historic albeit short-lived early auto racetracks; event number 2 was won by Chevrolet, his very first triumph in the U.S. Contemporary pencil notation also shows number 8 as won by him. 7 x 10. 36 pp. plus cover. Well illustrated, including map, circuit diagram, photos, ads, including one of Fiat, his sponsor. (Chevrolet's prize was a wristwatch engraved with the name of his patron: Walter Chrysler! Setting a record that day, for one mile in 52.8 seconds, Chevrolet quickly made a reputation as a daredevil with a wild driving style, and by 1911 had attracted backing to begin production of the car bearing his name.) Original fold, cover detached, tape repair at spine, marginal tears, about half of pp. 11-12 and one-third of back cover lacking but neither believed to have had Chevrolet content, else satisfactory. Morris Park would shortly become America's first "airport," its old horse stables converted to a colorful rabbit-warren of workshops of experimenters, building all manner of flying machines, from "wind wagons" (airborne bicycles), to helicopters. Core automobiliana  and Americana. Of utmost rarity; we have never seen another example offered. With modern history of the race and track. $550-800

16-7. Louis Chevrolet's "Other" Car. Unique suite of three items, comprising the signed, one-of-a-kind artwork for the logo of the American Balanced Six automobile. Known variously as the American, American Six, and American Balanced Six, its first Chief Engineer was Louis Chevrolet. Includes: The original india ink drawing of American's radiator emblem design, intricately drawn. Dated and initialed by artist in pencil on verso. 6 ¹/₂ round. The finished master artwork, incorporating the eagle drawing in item one. Dated June 26, 1918, signed by artist in white ink, rigid board, 7 ³/₄ x 8. Used to make the zinc die for the car's emblem, in its factory-installed Moto-Meter.  Finished master artwork in slightly smaller size, dated Sept. 10, 1919, signed by artist in white ink, rigid board, 7 ³/₈ x 7 ¹/₂ . Built in Plainfield, New Jersey, a plaque reading "O.K. Chevrolet" was affixed to the dash of each car produced during his stay with the automaker. By this time Chevrolet had parted with Billy Durant, selling his General Motors stock back for a song. Light wear, else v.f. With letter of provenance. $600-900 (3 pcs.)

16-8. A Volkswagen Captured in the Middle East. Highly unusual wartime British "Report on the German Military Wagon," Apr. 1943, prepared by E. Speed for The Pressed Steel Co. Ltd. (i.e. Morris). A vital wartime set of drawings and text, comprising an engineering appraisal of the Volkswagen Beetle-based "Light Aid Detachment Vehicle," used extensively by the Nazis and captured in the Middle East in Jan. 1943. Printed in miniscule numbers on 10 large leaves, 9 ¹/₄ x 16 ¹/₄ , stapled, with scale drawings, side elevation, and front and rear views. Minor wear, else fine. $150-200

16-9. Rolls-Royce. Probably the largest book ever published on this august marque: Twenty Silver Ghosts - The Incomparable Pre-World War I Rolls-Royce, paintings by Melbourne Brindle, text by Phil May. N.Y.: 1971. A massive volume, probably too large for some coffee tables: 15 x 18 oblong, 142 pp., beige cloth, pictorial d.j. Lavishly illustrated, plus the twenty celebrated tipped color plates, and five additional with closeups, all painted especially for this work. Slight marginal discoloration, light repairs on d.j. and front endpaper, else v.g. Long O.P. A superlative work on a superlative car. $90-150

16-10. Volume 1 of Railroad Periodical. Moore's Monthly [Railroad] Magazine, Vol. I, Nos. 1-12, Jan.-Dec. 1896, original gilt-stamped dark plum buckram. Introductory editorial promises focus on "the classification of all types of English and foreign locomotives and trains...," drawing upon the publisher's archive of "the largest collection on earth" of photographs of locomotives. Profusely illustrated, with large, unusually crisp halftones, and pleasing typography. News and pictures of trains from around the world, both then-antique and modern; including page-one account of "the fastest train in the world," the New York Central's Empire State Express, monthly column "The Colours of Locomotives...," and much, much more. Bound together with The Railway Herald Locomotive Album for 1897. Delightful, detailed full-page, full-side-view photographs "of locomotive engines in use on the Railways of the U.K.," with exhaustive technical information on verso of each. London, 7 ³/₄ x 10 ¹/₄ . In all, 156 + (24) pp., respectively. Some spine and average handling wear, else very good. Very scarce thus. $300-450(13 issues)

16-11. Transportation Albums. Group of three albums, containing a collection of nearly 500 photos: trains, ferries, elevated railways, trolleys, ships, tugboats, and novelties. Most U.S. locations, a small number foreign. Varied sizes, from 2 ³/₈ x 4 ¹/₂ to 4 x 10, most 3 x 5. A few postcards included. Neatly set in mounting corners, so may be removed without damage. This collection formed from superior reproduction photos in many instances. Railroads comprise about half of the group. V.f. $300-400 (about 500 pcs.)

16-12. Railroad History. Letter, 1881, from New York office, 18 Wall St., 2 pp., appointing Edward P. North as Chief Engineer and General Manager of Sinaloso & Durango Railroad, at $6,000 per year. His duties outlined, with the proviso that he need not remain in Mexico if his health will be injured. Also, three payroll sheets, each 14 x 17, of Union Pacific Railroad, 1874, for the "Mountain Division," one of the most famous railroads to reach the West. Some edge wear. $80-100 (4 pcs.)

16-13. Trolleys and Interurban Railroads. Collection of 11 oversize photos, 9 x 14, black and white glossy, of trolleys and interurban electric railroad cars, with cowcatcher of early 1900's. Some photos taken c. 1930, others c. 1970. Cars from Maine and Annapolis in group. V.f. $100-125 (11 pcs.)

16-14. New York City Trolley Badge. Ornate, early New York City trolley conductor's badge. "Surface Transportation System" in red cloisonné enamel, encircling ornate monogram "STS"; "Operator" and number in black enamel. Believed late 1920's, Third Avenue Rail Road, 2 x 2 ¹/₄ . Nickel plate over copper. About 75% of ruby red and 95% of black number present, "Operator" worn; else good plus. In the Forties, General Motors and Firestone began lobbying for replacement of trolleys with buses across the country; within a few short years, Manhattan's trolleys were defunct. Their tracks long torn up or paved over, New York's trolleys fired the imaginations of millions, and provided endless backdrops for the songwriter and screenwriter of yesteryear. Now scarce. Provenance: New York Transit Museum. With letter of provenance. $60-80

16-15. Auto Racing Trophy. Large silver trophy, from the "golden age" of racing. Brooklands England's foremost track, [July 20], 1935, won by R.A.F. pilot and auto racer Squadron Leader W.A. Bowen-Buscarlet, driving a Riley. Engraved "The Light Car Club / Fifth British Relay Race / 1935 / Special Award of Merit...." Four hallmarks on trophy; London silversmiths' disc on Bakelite base. Double-handled. 8" tall on 2 ¹/₂ " plinth, 4 ¹/₂ " diam. at rim. Two slight dings at handle level, else very fine. Most unusually, accompanied by file of 27 items, all relating to this race and driver, variously: documents (12), clippings and tearsheets (8), and photographs (7 snapshots). Including actual entry form for Bowen-Buscarlet's Riley, recorded as being 1931, engine and chassis #FD100, 8 printed lap speed certificates for him, and fascinating multi-page pencilled lap time record, believed for the race represented by this trophy, showing speed and track conditions, lap by lap! Some wear, but good or better. Bowen-Buscarlet entered the R.A.F. in 1918, ultimately rising to Air Vice Marshal and Knighthood, retiring in 1946; biographical information included. Prewar auto racing trophies are desirable; one of such quality, accompanied by such extensive documentation, is almost never encountered on the market. Request photograph. $500-800 (Trophy with file)

17-1. Athletic Meet for Savages, 1904. Fascinating, thick Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac for 1905, "Containing the Official Report of the Olympic Games of 1904, (with) Official Report of Anthropological Days at the World's Fair, containing a Review of the First Series of Athletic Contests ever held, in which Savage Tribes were the Exclusive Contestants." Ed. by James E. Sullivan, Director of Olympic Games, at Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, 1904. American Sports Publishing Co., N.Y. "Olympic Games Number," 5 x 6 ³/₄ , 284 pp. + (36) pp. supplement, index, heavily illustrated, paperbound. Eight pages closely set text and eight astonishing full-page photos covering savages' "Anthropology Days," including pigmy shinnying game, pole-climbing, archery, javelin throwing, shot put, running, etc. Photos include "The winner, a Negrito, of the pole climbing event," a Filipino clad only in loincloth. "We have heard of the natural all-around ability of the savage in athletic feats, but the events at St. Louis disprove these tales...The jumping of the Pigmies...was really ridiculous...When the competition in throwing the base ball was called...all of the savages were anxious to throw...." Full page photos of Olympic athletes, teams, officials, and events; six photos of "Finest Equipped Gymnasium in World," and a wealth of information on virtually every amateur sport. At back, photos of Spalding sporting goods, and detailed offerings of 218 different books in the Spalding Athletic Library. Average spine and rear inner hinge wear, else very good. $75-125

17-2. The Hot Dog Man and the Polo Grounds. Unusual check-style promissory note boldly signed by Chas. A. Stoneham, owner of the Polo Grounds' baseball Giants, agreeing to repay Harry M. Stevens $5,739.83 in six months. N.Y., June 14, 1934, 3 ¹/₄ x 8, partly printed in formal script. "Payable at 320 Fifth Ave... Interest @ 6%." By the turn of the century, Stevens had the concession license at the Polo Grounds, and had replaced the traditional ice cream and lemonade concessions with frankfurters, peanuts, and soda. He is credited with coining the term "hot dog," and inventing the modern baseball scorecard and stadium advertising. Stoneham purchased the Giants for $1 million in 1919, in a deal arranged by gambler Arnold Rothstein and John McGraw. In 1921-24, the Giants proceeded to win four straight pennants and two World Series besting the Yankees. This document suggests that Stevens was bankrolling the Giants for common, everyday operating expenses; by the end of the year, Stoneham would turn over ownership of the Giants to his son, Horace who, in 1957, would incur the eternal enmity of fans by moving the club to San Francisco. From the Stevens Estate. Very fine. Rare. $125-175

17-3. Relic of the Polo Grounds. Very early ornamental metal fixture, used to heat dugouts, bullpen, and on the field during chilly weather. Steel, round, open drum style, 5 ¹/₂ high x 7 ¹/₂ diameter, with scalloped saucer suspended inside to hold heating material (perhaps kerosene), floral stampings on side support bars, and scrollwork at top to protect players from direct contact. Its design strongly indicates pre-1920. By its nature, this item would have seen service during night, World Series and football games. Robin's-egg blue paint somewhat mottled, some superficial rust stains, but attractive and good. Recovered from the Polo Grounds during demolition in 1964, together with seat slats painted this same shade of blue (and orange). A highly unusual Polo Grounds item, now probably unique. With letter of provenance. $250-350

17-4. Celebrity Softball, 1939. Fascinating large-format program, "Softball by World-Famous Celebrities," Madison Square Garden, N.Y., May 9, 1939, 38 pp., glossy. Profusely illustrated with photos of celebrities playing softball for Boys Club of N.Y. charity, paired with very funny text by humorist Ted Shane and Lowell Thomas. Thomas and his Nine Old Men vs. Bob Ripley and his Believe-It-or-Nots, starring Babe Ruth! Rosters include Gene Tunney, Grantland Rice, Heywood Broun, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Rube Goldberg, Jimmy Durante, Eddie Rickenbacker, Al Jolson, and Walter Johnson. With tongue-in-cheek "Col. Stoopnagle's Rules." What a game it must have been! Light wear, fine. $80-100

18-1. Grand Balloon Ascent. 1841 broadside, 10 x 29. Noted balloonist Charles Green, "the first aeronaut in the world who has made upwards of 200 Successful Ascents and Descents...the First and Only One this Season." Royal Albert Saloon, City Road [England]. Reference to Green's previous trip to America in the Nassau Balloon. About thirteen additional attractions, including "Pilot Balloons... Gymnastic Wonders...Fireworks." Vignette of balloon with passenger, at top of broadside. Printed in black and red on yellow paper, about half mounted to another protective leaf; one horizontal fold, else in superlative condition. Dramatic for display. Outstanding. $500-800

18-2. Inventor Wallace Gould Levison. Early motion picture cameras, arc lamps, printing in color from film, and other electrical and mechanical items fill pages of the diaries and journals of this scientist and inventor. About 400 pp. in all nearly 200,000 words in his neatly written records for entire years of 1893 and 1903, plus Jan.-Sept. 1898 and Jan. 1912. Details of Levison's work at New York's Cooper Union, Brooklyn Institute, and Packer Institute. His methods and experiments described in highly readable prose: "...Made a few analytical tests of a piece of the film from a newspaper upon which copies may be printed in color...Flat pieces of jointed object holder of instrument for showing polarization rings of crystals...." Fascinating reading and important history of technology. $1400-1800

18-3. Map of the Civil War. Octagonal, in color, by noted printer of Civil War era Charles Magnus. 19 x 19, with portraits of 32 Union Generals and Admirals along edges of map, with ornamental border: Farragut, Grant, Sherman, Fremont, Wallace, Meade, et al. Richmond shown at heart of map, radiating out to include environs. C. 1862, probably to illustrate area of the Seven Days' Battles (Peninsular Campaign). Light corner wear, linen backed, else v.f., and superb for display. $350-400

18-4. "Porto Rico & Virgin Isles..." "[And] Haiti, Hispaniola or St. Domingo." Double map, outlined in color, 21 x 27, pastel border, 1815, by Menzies of Edinburgh, cartographers best known for their maps of England and Scotland. Topographical details, showing mountain ranges, rivers, and towns. Can be matted to show one island at a time. Marginal wear, not touching border, else fine. $150-250

18-5. New York from a Cortlandt Street Ferry-Boat." Woodcut from Harper's Weekly, Oct. 2, 1880, drawn by Granville Perkins. On Sept. 11, people escaping from the World Trade Center were taken in boats across the Hudson to New Jersey along a similar route, in one of the largest evacuations in modern history. Cortlandt Street was New York's "Radio Row," razed for construction of the World Trade Center; the Cortlandt Street subway station lies directly beneath the site, and remains closed. 11 x 15 ¹/₂ . Toned, else fine. $100-125

18-6. "By Command of Her Majesty." Broadside, Feb. 26, 1840, a performance at Drury Lane of Barnett's Opera "Mountain Sylph." Announcing the occasion, probably part of the celebration of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's wedding on Feb. 10 of that year. Large vignette of British Royal House. Printed black on ivory, mounted on supporting sheet. Edge toning, small corner mark, which can be matted. The dawn of the Victorian Age. With modern portrait of Queen. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

18-7. Pictorial History of the U.S. Collection of “State Trade Cards,” 96 different, in color, lithographed by Donaldson Bros., early 1900’s. All states except Oregon and Washington present. Two different cards for most states. In addition to map area, numerous beautiful scenes illustrating history and geography of region. Verso of each card has ad for coffee, and information about the state. Some cards with corner wear, else generally fine and attractive. $475-675 (96 pcs.)