1-1. First Signal Corps. View Image   Original extra-large-format photograph of the first Signal Corps ever used in wartime: Maj. Albert J. Myer's unit. Titled on mount, "Signal Corps, Camp of Instruction near Georgetown, D.C., 1862." Approximately 37 Union officers and men shown in uniform, Myer in center as "Chief, S.C." Other officers named include Capt. S.T. Cushing, Lt. N.H. Camp, and Lt. C.H. Russell. 9 x 12 ³/₄ photo mounted on 16 ¹/₂ x 17 ¹/₂ board, probably of the period. The Signal Corps was set up in 1860 under Myer, as the first corps ever established whose sole mission was communication. Myer, a surgeon, who developed the dot-and-dash system, held this position until Nov. 1863, when he was transferred to the West; the Signal Corps was under civilian control for the balance of the war, with 12,000 civilian telegraphers. Quality of photo crisp and choice; two blind tears at edge of board, not affecting photo; one blank tip lacking. Exceptional for display. Believed unpublished and possibly unique. $1200-1600

1-2. The Navy in the Civil War. The longest Civil War officer's letters we've ever offered: two Autograph Letters Signed, total of 31 pp., of John R. Goldsborough, Commander (later Captain and Commodore), May 3 and June 5, 1862, 24 and 7 pp., respectively, to his wife in New Jersey. Writing from U.S.S. Steamer Florida, Wassau Sound, Ga., a blockade runner. The Florida's record included capture of the Confederate Ventura, the blockade runner Calypso, the Hattie, and several British runners including one carrying a solid gold jewel-encrusted sword inscribed to Gen. Robert E. Lee from British sympathizers. Goldsborough covers a range of topics, from food, clothing, and money on the home front, to war and politics in the Navy, with tangents on such subjects as contraband, slavery, and Lincoln. John's older brother was the famed Rear Adm. Louis M. Goldsborough, who planned and executed the capture of Roanoke Island with Gen. Burnside in 1862. He refers to his famous brother in a paragraph describing his achievements, but not mentioning their relationship.

Darkly penned and neatly written, in a style both literate and easy to read. He advises his wife on when to sell securities ("don't mind what anyone says"), avoidance of penny-pinching ("better to pay the butcher than the doctor"), purchasing a shawl, how to package articles he will need aboard ship, and much, much more. On location: "The island itself is at present only celebrated for run-away Negroes, run-away boys, and red cedar...." On the defeat of Gen. Stearns, "who had possession of the railroad between Charleston and Savannah...." On the line of battle at Port Royal: "My rank entitled me to be No. 3, although I did not blame Du Pont" (Commodore and blockade expert). References to Asst. Sec. of Navy Fox and his dubious "political" appointments, the "new Ironsides," and nearly two pages devoted to the fight between the Monitor and Merrimac. He gives Pres. Lincoln full credit for the outcome of the fighting near Norfolk and Richmond, making mention of "Mr. L-'s" visit to Old Point Comfort. His account of the contrabands arriving at his station is poignant: "They find their way...after many hair breadth escapes...I don't know what to do with them...no houses or cultivated land," and the description of one woman, telling why she ran away is "heartrending." This first letter is signed "John," the second, signed "Ever your devoted Husband," includes comments on the "9,000 men and 6 gunboats ...near Fort Sumpter [sic]... an admirable position for shelling Charleston...I am sick and weary of this whole business and almost willing to let the South go to the Devil...Two more contrabands have arrived from Savannah. They say all the troops have gone to Charleston...." Hopes that Burnside, Hunter, and McClellan can close in on the enemy. Each letter with original envelope bearing nice circular cancels, Port Royal, S.C. and Old Point Comfort, Va., respectively, and with large crayon markings "O.K." in upper blank area. Unusual, with a wealth of material for the historian and researcher alike. Very minor wear, else fine. $1000-1500 (two letters with two covers)

1-3. Fort Sumter. Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, three issues of 1861: Jan. 26, Apr. 20, and Apr. 27. Fort Sumter, the place where the Civil War began, pictured on covers of all three. Other large illustrations of Fort itself. Typical handling and edge wear, owner's name written in top corners, some staining. $40-50 (3 pcs.)

1-4. Death of Col. Ellsworth. Special Memorial issue, May 25, 1861, of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, with black-bordered scene of Ellsworth being shot, plus story on front page. Last page with portrait of Ellsworth, also black-bordered. With regular issue of same date, and May 11, 1861 issue, both with illustrations of Ellsworth's Zouaves departing from New York and their encampment at Washington. Many smaller illustrations as well. Typical handling and edge wear, light soiling, occasional tears; two regular issues with owner's name written in top corners. Images very good. $60-70 (3 issues)

1-5. Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Group of 22 issues, all 1861: Feb. 9; Mar. 9, 23; Apr. 6, 13; May 18; June 8, 15, 22; July 6, 13, 27; Aug. 3, 10; Oct. 5, 12, 26; Nov. 2, 30; Dec. 7, 14, 21. Illustrations include single-, double-, and some opening to equivalent of four-page size! Lincoln following election; his Cabinet; Jefferson Davis on his inauguration; Ft. Monroe and the "contrabands"; Baltimore, Zouaves, Battle of Bull Run, Lincoln reviewing McClellan's Army. A number of woodcuts showing blacks. Typical handling and edge wear, some soiling, owner's name written in top corner, a few tears, but images very good. $110-130 (22 issues)

1-6. Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Group of 22 issues, 1863-66: Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar. 7, 14, 21; Apr. 18, 25, 1863. Apr. 22; May 27; June 3, July 1, 1865. June 9, Aug. 18, Sept. 29, 1866. Also, Pictorial celebrating laying of Atlantic Cable, undated issue, but probably Aug.-Sept. 1866. Illustrations of single- and double-pages of Battle of Fredericksburg, loss of ironclad Monitor, fighting in Louisiana, Stone's River, Petersburg, Ft. Sumter, Charleston, Pres. Lincoln in Richmond, assassin of Seward, celebration of Emancipation Proclamation at 1st S.C. Colored Volunteers unit. Typical handling and edge wear, light soiling, occasional tears and mousechew. Images good, several showing black soldiers and civilians. $125-150 (23 issues)

1-7. Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Group of 19 issues, all 1862: May 24; July 12, 19, 26; Sept. 6, 13, 27; Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Dec. 6, 20, 27. Including single and double-page illustrations: Negro drivers of baggage train en route to battle; scenes of Manassas (including map), Antietam, Richmond, Charleston, James River, Yorktown, Fair Oaks, and others. Hospital at Hilton Head, Mrs. Jefferson Davis, and a storming party. Additional smaller views. Typical handling and edge wear, occasional soiling. Images very good. $125-175 (19 issues)

1-8. Confederate Generals. Composite engraving of 24 Generals, oval format on 10 ¹/₂ x 18 heavy sheet, printed by Charles Magnus, noted lithographer and fine engraver of Civil War era. Including Garnett, Bragg, Beauregard, Maury, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Polk, et al. Southern leaders pictured include Jeff Davis, Benjamin, Stephens. Toning, edge damage affecting a few subjects (only). With 4 "Authentic Civil War Relics excavated from Gettysburg area," in modern case. $100-120 (2 pcs.)

1-9. Muster Rolls and Camp Documents. Group of five muster rolls, 1861-64, some opening to oversize, five returns, and one invoice, comprising Union Army records of men and officers, with their ages, enlistment, ordnance, horses, etc. Many from Indiana unit. One dated from "camp near Murfreesboro." Worn, some separation at folds. $125-150 (11 pcs.)

1-10. Telegrams and Passes. Group of eleven military telegrams, on partly printed forms of "U.S. Military Telegraph," 1863-64, most from Chattanooga. Regarding wagons and "engineer's property" needed at "Kellogg's Ferry at once." Two monthly passes, Aug. 1864, partly printed, from Chattanooga and Bridgeport, Alabama. Condition varied, fair to very good. $175-200 (13 pcs.)

1-11. Group of Letters. From Union Army officers, 1862-65, on such varied matters as condition of soldier at hospital in Nashville, list of absentees from "Camp near Murfreesboro" and their whereabouts, pontoon bridge problems in Chattanooga, manuscript General Orders about stabling of horses, etc. Condition varied, mostly very good. $100-150 (9 letters and 1 General Order)

1-12. Story of a Hoosier Officer. Group of 23 items, 1863-64, relating to James Newby of Co. I, 36th Regt., Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Including: his muster-in and muster-out rolls; his signed Oath of Allegiance; his appointment to Captain, signed by Indiana Gov. Morton; manuscript General Orders and letters to Newby from Bridgeport, Alabama, Chattanooga, etc., about equipping 74 pontoon boats; his discharges (16 pcs.) and documents relating to pension, dated to 1911 (6 pcs.). With contemporary pencil biography of service. Such extensive personal histories are uncommon. $200-250 (23 pcs.)

1-13. Civil War Newspapers, 1863. Group of six: Five New York Times and one New York Tribune, the latter with large front-page map of Battle of Vicksburg. Other front page coverage of Negro Soldier Bill, Fort Donelson, Naval fighting off Charleston, medicines smuggled to Rebels by Jews. Issues dated Jan. 8, 11, Feb. 3, 6, 15, and July 8, respectively. Very good to fine. With framed modern photoprint of Confederate Maj. John Pelham, killed at 22, of whom Stephen Vincent Benet wrote, "He is to fight 60 battles and never lose a gun." $100-125 (7 pcs.)

1-14. G.A.R. Silk ribbon, "Department of Washington and Alaska, G.A.R.," 3 x 9, green and black on white. Honoring soldiers from these two territories who served in the Civil War. George Washington's image in center, with date "1889," year of Statehood. With cover, postmarked Seattle, 1899, cornercard printed in blue, from H.Q., Dept. of Washington & Alaska Women's Relief Corps. 1883-type G.A.R. medal pictured. Light toning. $300-350 (2 pcs.)

1-15. Union General E.O.C. Ord. At Vicksburg and Richmond. Group of 12 bank deposit slips, 4 x 5 ¹/₄ , all completed in his hand, for State Bank of Nebraska, Omaha, 1870's. His signature variously as "Genl. Ord" and "E.O.C. Ord," for State Relief & Aid Society. Details of deposit items, amounts, and dates also noted on each slip, signature at top portion. Darkly penned and very fine. $275-375 (12 pcs.)

1-16. Union General J.E. McGowan. With 1st U.S. Colored Artillery. A.L.S., H.Q. Knoxville, May 5, 1864, to Lt. "in chg...recruiting services, Colored Troops. You will take a guard of 15...to Fair Grounds...take in charge a lot of vagrant Negroes...bring them to these H.Q."  Also docketing summary with signatures on two documents of U.S. Colored Artillery. Fine and very good, respectively. $150-250 (3 pcs.)

1-17. Union General I.C. Bassett. Group of 10 Ration Returns for Penna. Vol., June 1865, each signed by Bassett, detailing amounts of beef, flour, coffee, etc., used by 82nd Regt. in Washington and "in the field." Very good. $175-275 (10 pcs.)

1-18. Union General Thomas S. Allen. With Wisconsin 2nd and 5th Infantries. Group of 6 Ration Returns, each signed by Allen, June 1865, "in the field." Very good. $125-175 (6 pcs.)

1-19. Union Generals Belknap and McKeever. 1) Appointment to West Point for a young man, signed by Belknap as Sec. of War, 1871, 4 pp. Tape reinforcement, not affecting text. Belknap served through Civil War; impeached for malfeasance in 1876. 2) Gen. Chauncey McKeever, Asst. Adjt. to Fremont; at 2nd Bull Run. Two Ds.S., one printed, one manuscript, 1867-68, both about musician William Heimke. Toned at folds, signature about fine. $250-275 (3 pcs.)

1-20. Union Generals. Group of 7 pieces: 1) Thomas Vincent, A.L.S., 1895. 2) James B. Ricketts, brief A.L.S., 1879. 3) Four items, including letters to Henry Abbot from Columbia University, 1887-95. 4) Isaac Dyer, D.S., 1862, for appointment. Group of obscure Generals. V.g. to fine. $200-300 (7 pcs.)

1-21. Union Generals. Group of three items: 1) Gideon Clark, 2 Ds.S., 1864, as Lt. Col., for deliveries of pork and "hard bread." Fine. 2) J.D. Cox, docketing signature on letter, 1863, about a soldier in his Ohio unit. Cox served with McClellan and Pope; later Governor of Ohio, and Sec. of Interior. About fine. $150-200 (3 pcs.)

1-22. Lancaster, Pa. Commissioners. Pay for board of 47 militia men, with names and number of meals enumerated on two 8 x 12 sheets. With partly printed receipt, July 20, 1863, to Christian Shenk, for the meals in amount of $30. Possibly aftermath of Battle of Gettysburg, some two weeks before; Lancaster is located east of Gettysburg. Pages light, receipt very fine. Set (but not affixed) on board, 17 x 17. $100-125 (3 pcs.)

1-23. Draft Riots. Interesting collection of eight checks, some from the New York City riot of July 1863 against the draft. The few days of rioting, beginning in the downtown Five Points area, spread uptown, causing great damage to city buildings, residences, and businesses. Even the Mayor's property and the police stations were targets. Afterward, special checks were issued, imprinted "Riot Damages," to reimburse those victimized, later in 1863. Two such checks here signed by Mayor George Opdyke, and two other New York City officials. Also six New York City checks, 1856-65, in five different check styles, for "Election Expenses," "Improvements," "Roads," etc. These checks signed by N.Y.C. Mayors including Fernando Wood, who was against the Union. The eight checks, five with vignettes, make a colorful group. The "Riot checks" specify damage points at 136 Greenwich St. and 45th St. Cancel markings include light embossing, light slash, or color mark, all neatly done. Fine. $300-450 (8 pcs.)

1-24. John Rogers. Union commander of monitor Weehawken, which captured the Confederate ironclad Atlanta. Clipped signature, 1 ⁷/₈ x 3 ³/₄ . Mounted on larger slip. Fine. $50-60

1-25. Edwin M. Stanton. Lincoln's Secretary of War through the war years. D.S., Sept. 1865, War Dept. masthead, appointing Capt. Scully Asst. Q.M. of Volunteers. Nice dark signature. About fine. With portrait from book. $125-175 (2 pcs.)

1-26. Sion H. Rogers. Colonel, 47th North Carolina Infantry, 1862-63; Attorney General of North Carolina, 1863-66. Free-franked envelope, postmarked, and addressed to his wife in Raleigh. Torn at lower corner; some soiling. Darkly penned. $110-125

1-27. Illinois in the Civil War. Autograph album signed by 65 "Members of the Illinois Constitutional Convention (of) 1862," as noted in pencil on first page. The Convention was called to revise the Constitution of the United States, but it soon became a struggle for control of the slavery issue. The Illinois Convention presented three clauses dealing with the right to ratify a proposed amendment preventing Congress from interfering with slavery within a state, and prohibiting Negroes and Mulattos from entering the state and from voting and holding office. These clauses were ratified by the people, although the clauses were essentially pro-slavery. Among the signers was John Wentworth, known as "Long John," Mayor of Chicago, the largest landholder in Cook County, and a staunch Republican and supporter of Lincoln's policies. Each signature fine and dark. About a third of the pages dampstained, affecting readability, but the majority of the delegates' signatures are fine. Front and back covers lacking. Interesting and rare assemblage of Civil War politicos, presenting pro-Southern legislation in a Northern state. $400-500

1-28. Confederate Secretary of State Robert Toombs. Withdrew from U.S. Senate to join Confederacy; later fought at Sharpsburg as General; escaped to London to avoid arrest. When returning to U.S. after the War, never regained citizenship. Legal D.S., partly printed, 1839, 7 ¹/₂ x 13, 1 ¹/₂ pp., with subject of the litigation - a promissory note - attached. Fine signature of Toombs at conclusion, as plaintiff's attorney. $275-350

1-29. William H. Seward. Sec. of State in Cabinets of Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, and famous for his reference to the fight between freedom and slavery as "an irrepressible conflict." L.S., Washington, Feb. 27, 1866, 2 ¹/₄ pp. In reply to an invitation "as the City's guest," from the Mayor of Boston. "...It is out of my power to avail myself of the privileges which this highly appreciated compliment confers...." Mounting traces on verso, else about fine. $175-200

1-30. "The Krupp of the Confederacy." Gen. Joseph Reid Anderson, supervisor and later owner of Tredegar Iron Co., Richmond, Va., the mainstay of the Confederate war effort, supplying cannon and ammunition to the South. Signature on check, "by Joseph R. Anderson, Prest.," as endorsement on verso. Check dated Fredericksburg, July 20, 1870, to order of "Archer Anderson, Jr., Tredegar Works." Gen. Anderson resigned after he was wounded in the Battle of Seven Days, his contribution as head of Tredegar Iron Works considered more valuable to the Confederacy. Numerous other signatures and notations present on check, as well as vignette and revenue stamp. Fine and scarce. $350-500

1-31. "J.D. - His Marque." Envelope, postally unused, showing pirate flag design, with anti-Jefferson Davis message. Davis was accused of approving piracy. Mounting traces on verso, else fine. $40-60

1-32. Confederate Theme Envelope. All-over red, white, and blue flag with 11 stars, depicting Jefferson Davis. Unused and fine. $140-160

1-33. Confederate Theme Envelope. Depicting a sailor nailing a flag to a pole. With imprint, "Death before Dishonor!" Red, white, and blue, with 11 stars. Unused and very fine. $125-150

1-34. Gen. George H. Thomas. View Image   Credited as being one of the triumvirate of Union Generals who won the war. A Southerner who joined the Union, he fought at Shiloh, Corinth, Atlanta, Chattanooga, also acquiring such nicknames as the "Rock of Chickamauga" and "Sledge of Nashville." A.L.S., San Francisco, Sept. 26, 1867, 4 pp., to Capt. Edward Rugar. Regarding "your doubts as to the propriety of accepting position of Surveyor General of Idaho...It is a beautiful place...but it is in the middle of a desert...I would advise you if you can get sufficient employment at home to stay there...." Writes of the "desolation" of Boise, its "isolation from society and the amenities of life are not compensated for by living so far out of the World." Further comments on completion of the campaign maps of the Army of the Cumberland, Gen. Humphrey, Chaplain Van Horn, manuscripts of the Buell and Rosecrans campaigns, and his projected trip to Chicago. Legible, dark hand. Split starting at original fold, affecting no text, else very fine. Superior example of an important General. Thomas died 2 ¹/₂ years later, while in command of the Division of the Pacific. $400-450

1-35. Confederate Gen. Wm. Y.C. Humes. Signature with rank "Maj. Genl. C.S.A., Memphis, Tenn.," on 4 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₄ sheet, inlaid. Handsome example of Wheeler's cavalry commander. Fought with Hood in Tennessee, and harrassed Sherman on his "March to the Sea." Choice. $175-200

1-36. "I am in need." Letter from a Confederate prisoner-of-war, war date, 1 p., at the notorious Elmira, N.Y. prison camp. To Edward Booth, Philadelphia, a sympathizer known for offering assistance to Confederate prisoners. With envelope postmarked "Prisoner's Letter - Examined - Elmira." Fine. $50-60 (2 pcs.)

1-37. Confederate Control. In last months of war: notarized statement made by Col. M.S. Langhorne of Lynchburg, Va., Dec. 2, 1864, that he has purchased in Roanoke Co(unty) "at Govt. prices [underlined by writer] fifty bushels of wheat & twenty bushels of corn for his own family, and not for resale or speculation." Requests transportation for same. On verso, request granted. Fine. $100-125

1-38. Civil War Ballad. Illustrated songsheet by Charles Magnus, with futuristic theme, "A Hundred Years Hence." Colorful vignettes of Columbia and Indiana seal. Eight verses on Wendell Phillips, Chase, Gideon Welles, McClellan, Jeff Davis, and Lincoln. "Abe Lincoln is going it with a strong hand, but still he's our ruler  Let us hope in the end he may prove he has sense...." 5 x 7. Few light creases in corners, else very fine. $90-125

1-39. Civil War General Orders: The Famous Porter Case. The famous court martial of Gen. Porter, Jan. 22, 1863, 8 pp., signed in ink by E.D. Townsend, Asst. Adj. Gen. (later General). After a 45 day trial, Gen. Porter was relieved of duty for failure to obey an order sent to him by Gen. John Pope, to attack a Rebel force headed by Jackson, at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Pres. Lincoln approved the verdict of "guilty." After 24 years of trying to clear his name, Porter was vindicated in 1886, when Congress restored him to his rank in the Army. But his career had been ruined (he held numerous non-military jobs in the interim). The Commission which cleared him stated he had failed to obey an impossible order. It was felt by many that the true basis for this court martial was a personal vendetta: Porter having expressed himself on Pope's ineptitude, and Pope retaliating. The General Orders contain the numerous messages from Gen. Pope (one headed "in the field near Bull Run"), from Gen. Ruggles, as Chief of Staff, and from Pres. Lincoln all signed in type. Light vertical fold, else fine. $125-150

2-1. Charles A. Lindbergh. View Image   Signature of "The Lone Eagle," darkly penned "C.A. Lindbergh" on Lindbergh-flown envelope, first flight from Tampico to Mexico City, Mar. 9, 1929. With cachet. Very fine. $750-1000

2-2. Space Shuttle Columbia. View Image   A significant rarity: an original 1981 presentation portfolio issued by the manufacturer of the Space Shuttle Columbia, to commemorate its very first flight, STS-1 which was also the first flight in the shuttle program. Each successive flight was formally designated by a Space Transportation System mission number; this was number one. The Columbia's distinguished career came to an abrupt and tragic end in early 2003, when it exploded preparing for return to Earth. Comprising 14 items in original imprinted portfolio: Color photo of the Columbia, 7 ¹/₂ x 10, with custom envelope. Newsletter, "Rockwell News," Apr. 1981, 6 pp., with color photo of Columbia on page one. Brilliantly colorful embroidered cloth patch (illustrated at left), "Columbia," 4 ¹/₄ " diameter at widest point. Young and Crippen were astronauts on this first flight. Six color photos, each 8 ¹/₂ x 11, of the six stages in its flight. Folding booklet, 10 pp., describing stages of first mission. Booklet, 32 pp., 8 ¹/₂ x 9, detailing Columbia's manipulator arm, space lab, weightlessness, Shuttle space suit, sleep, food, and living in space. Folder on Rockwell. Prepared in very limited numbers for stock brokers, to impart prestige to Rockwell's name and promote their stock. Indeed, the completion and successful first flight of the Columbia was an achievement that any corporation would covet. Said to be lacking only a plain keychain, else in fine or better condition, variously. It is likely that those portfolios not discarded at the time were brought home to children, only to be cut up for school reports or other untimely ends. This essentially complete set is rare. An important item in the annals of air and space. $500-750 (14 pcs. in portfolio)

2-3. Lindbergh Victrola Record. Delightful 78 r.p.m. Victor record, believed unplayed, c. 1927. 10" diameter, gilt on black label. Songs "Lindbergh," by Vernon Dalhart, with "Like an Angel you Flew into Everyone's Heart," by Vaughan De Leath on other side. Modern tape repair of original sleeve, else very fine, record choice. Attractive curiosity. $40-60

2-4. Airship Postcards. Group of three: 1) Oversize, Duke Albrecht III and wife illustrated, four postmarks. Endorsed "Mit Lüftschiff Hindenburg." Cancelled May 1, 1937, Köln (Cologne), Nordamerikafahrt. Addressed to Munich. The Hindenburg continued to Lakehurst, N.J., its final voyage, where it burst into flames. 2) Count Zeppelin portrait, surrounded by Zeppelins. Unused. 3) Photo of both the Hindenburg and Zeppelin in air together, flying over Bodensee. Postmarked Nov. 1938. All fine to very fine. $150-175 (3 pcs.)

2-5. Zeppelin Postcards. Group of three, all with photo of the airship in 1909. 1) Closeup of Count Zeppelin with his daughter in the gondola. Unused. 2) The Zeppelin's first flight over Bayreuth. Postmarked June 24, 1909. 3) After landing, Apr. 2, 1909, crowd surrounds the Zeppelin. Unused. All very fine. $175-200 (3 pcs.)

2-6. World's Largest Zeppelin Postcard. View Image   8 ¹/₄ x 11, c. 1910, unused, printed Berlin, Germany. With three views: Zeppelin landing, with inset of Count von Zeppelin; Zeppelin over Köln Cathedral; and Zeppelin flying over its hangar. Slight corner wear, else fine. A conversation piece! $175-200

2-7. Airships. German booklet, "Lüftschiffe," from a technical series. Multicolor cover, stiff boards, 7 x 10, 34 pp. Many photos and technical drawings. Attractive volume on the Zeppelin, Schutte-Lanz, Ruthenberg, Parseval, etc.: airships, characteristics of each, technical details, their future, and more. Printed Leipzig, 1913-14. Minor cover margin wear, else very fine. Uncommon. $150-200

2-8. Zeppelin-Eckner Postcard Set. Early 1920's, set of seven, plus original wrapper-folder. Five in color, showing Zeppelin flights; two sepia of Zeppelin and Captain Eckner, with printed signatures. Choice. $175-200 (8 pcs.)

2-9. Air and Airship Guide. Issued by Lufthansa and Zeppelin Industries, 1937. Booklet, "Official Departmental Guide for Rhein-Main Air & Airship Airport." 7 x 9 ¹/₂ , 32 pp., profusely illustrated with planes and airships, including photos of Hitler, Goering, and Sprenger. German text. History of Zeppelins, technical details, timetable for Zeppelin flights to Europe and South America, interior views, and more. About fine. Very scarce. $250-300

2-10. "Zeppelin-Weltfahrten." Book of Zeppelin flights, containing complete set of about 264 sepia photo cards of the Zeppelin airships around the world, each neatly mounted on its assigned place on page. Sponsored by Club Cigarettes, Germany, 1932. History of airship flight, telling the story of the Zeppelin from its first model in 1899 to the LZ.127 Graf Zeppelin. With maps and flight routes, data on the various models, first flights, tables of measurements. Handsome sepia photo of Count von Zeppelin as frontispiece. 9 ¹/₄ x 13 ¹/₄ oblong. Text in German. Light cover wear, else very fine. A comprehensive reference guide for the Zeppelin specialist. $150-200 (Book containing about 264 cards)

2-11. Eddie Rickenbacker. Air ace in World War I, auto racer, rescued after three weeks on raft during World War II. T.L.S., Feb. 23, 1938, as executive of Eastern Air Lines, to a passenger who was the winner of the Eastern passenger trip contest, having flown over 50 trips in seven months. "Eastern Air Lines is proud to have you as one of its regular passengers." Dark, choice signature. $125-175

2-12. Eddie Rickenbacker. Signature on airmail cover by this "Ace of Aces" who had 26 victories in World War I. Cachet honoring All-American Dirigible Air Races, 1932, postmarked Miami, Jan. 9, 1932. Signed by Rickenbacker at upper left, with date "1966." Very fine. $100-125

2-13. Joseph G. Mauborgne. In 1912, delivered first recorded air-to-ground transmission; the pilot of the plane was "Hap" Arnold, who became Commanding General of Army Air Forces in World War II. Chief, Signal Office of U.S. Army, Mauborgne broke the British field code in 1914, and broke the Japanese secret codes before Pearl Harbor. Archive of 100 checks, 1918-24, each signed by Mauborgne. Riggs Bank, Washington, D.C., with attractive vignette, made out to a multitude of payees, including York Motor Sales, Institute of Radio Engineers, Lt. Col. Rice, et al. Generally fine. $950-1250 (100 pcs.)

2-14. Air Pioneers. 1) Douglas Corrigan, card signed with date "4-24-89" and "Wrong Way Flight to Ireland 1938." Corrigan's claim to fame was, unfortunately, an error in direction. He worked for Lindbergh. 2) Sir Hubert Wilkins, Australian aviator and polar explorer. Signature in ink above his imprint on envelope, with additional flight information for flights to North and South Poles, completed in his hand above a small map of Antarctica printed on envelope. Self-addressed in pencil to himself in Anchorage, Alaska. Two cachets on verso. Both items very fine. $75-100 (2 pcs.)

2-15. Igor Sikorsky. Builder, designer, and pilot of first successful multi-engine airplane (1913); built first successful helicopter in Western Hemisphere. Sikorsky helicopters used exclusively by U.S. Army in World War II. Large airmail envelope, #12 size, signed by Sikorsky, postmarked Bridgeport, Conn., July 5, 1946, on occasion of first air mail delivered by helicopter from Bridgeport Post Office. Cover bears photo of helicopter, cachet, and city seal. Very fine. $150-250

2-16. French Aerial Warfare Exhibit. View Image   Special folder as "Official Souvenir," Sept. 2-7, 1918, containing three color prints, 10 x 13 ¹/₂ , each rendered from paintings by Lt. Henry Farré, showing planes in warfare. "Limited Edition: Special Autographed set carried to Minneapolis by French Military Aeroplane." With separate brochure about the paintings, and newspaper photos. Each print autographed in ink by the artist, and by Ambassador Jusserand and Col. Tulasne. The three have also autographed the outside of the folder, Farré adding, "Viva la Etats Unis." Folder very good, prints choice. Exceptional World War I aviation promotion. $250-275

2-17. Navigator's Flight Log. Of Enola Gay on its historic trip, Aug. 6, 1945, to drop the world's first atom bomb. This is a reproduction, 18 x 24, yellow and blue, of the work sheet, exactly as prepared during the flight, with no alterations. With insets of map outlining route of the flight, and historical details of the event. Signed in blue ink by Navigator Theodore Van Kirk, Thomas Ferebee, Bombardier, and Paul Tibbets, Pilot. Unusual. $225-275

3-1. RAF Aces. Group of about 40 items, including 19 A.Ls.S., 9 T.Ls.S., 6 signed photos, and 8 signatures. Many with biographies. 1) W.H. Hornby, S.P. with rank and RAF Squadron, Summer 1940; also T.L.S. about his aerial battle of Sept. 6, 1940: "...I was chasing a Heinkel 111 bomber...It was protected by 4 Ger(man) fighters (109's) flying high astern. This led me to suppose that the Heinkel was carrying senior Luftwaffe officers, if not Goering h.s. I pressed on...Then everything went haywire...I was semi-conscious...cockpit hood was jammed...I realized I was spinning upside down & that, if I released all my connections to my wonderful Spitfire, my weight would crash me through the hood...I looked up & saw my aircraft spinning merrily above me...open my parachute...taken my full weight when I hit the ground. The Spitfire landed abt. 50 yards away." 2) T.Ls.S. of James H. Lacey, John Oliver, N. Hancock, R. Chisolm. 3) W.R. Cundy, Pres. of Spitfire Associates, S.P. and A.L.S. 4) "Laddie" Lucas, two T.Ls.S. 5) J.D. Bisbee, A.L.S. "Fought at Dunkirk...." 6) A.Ls. S. of Donald MacDonnell, A.J. Owen, Duncan Grinnell-Milne, Air Marshal Sir Gerald Gibbons, Lorne Campbell. 7) Joe Kayll, A.L.S. "...shot down by a Messerschmitt...I survived as a P.O.W." 8) Jack Unwin-Mann, S.P. and A.L.S. 9) A.Ls.S. of Paul Webb, Anthony Miers, R.C. Curtin, and M. Cobley. 10) Geoff Fisher, A.L.S. "...it was just a case of get in stay as long as possible. Then get the hell out...." 11) H.Hogan, S.P. and A.L.S. 12) C.D. Crew, A.L.S. "In course of shooting down a Flying bomb (V-1) my Mosquito was also destroyed. Bits came off & put both engines out, forcing me to bale out, as it was night. A very expensive flying bomb!" 13) Ben Bennions, S.P. 14) Charles Banfe, T.L.S. "...during the single engine flight around the world I was frightened most of the time. Both oceans are wide and deep...." 15) Signatures, T.Ls.S., and A.Ls.S. of eight other fliers. Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $600-900 (About 40 pcs.)

3-2. RAF in Battle of Britain. Group of about 46 items, including 19 signed photos, 13 T.Ls.S., 7 A.Ls.S., 3 signatures, etc., many with bios. 1) Hugh Dundas, S.P., on verso, "Photo taken at RAF Dux Row in early 1942," with T.L.S. 2) Gordon Sinclair, signed group photo. 3) Ronnie Hamlyn, S.P., with 1949 newspaper article about "The Few...Ronald Hamlyn...One of the very select band who shot down 5 Germans in 1 day." 4) Denys Gillam, S.P. and two A.Ls.S. "...My principle memory of the Battle of Britain was of great tiredness 'standing by' from 4 A.M. to 11 P.M. every day & often flying 3 or 4 fighting sorties each day." 5) John Gibson and G.C. Unwin, S.P., each sitting on wing of his Spitfire with a large dog. 6) Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding (Head of RAF, 1940), T.L.S. and signature pasted onto his photo. 7) Thomas F. Neil, S.P. and T.L.S. 8) G.L. Nowell, A.L.S. "On May 26, 1940, I was shot down for the 4th time this time in flames...I bailed out...then was shot...by one of a squad of French soldiers...." Also 4 signed printed photos. 9) Signed photos of F.R. Carey, D.M. Brothers, Sandy Johnstone, and Air Chief Marshal Harry Broadhurst. 10) W.T. Rolls, S.P. and T.L.S. 11) G.E. Jameson, A.L.S., 2 printed photos, and Personal Combat Report of an air battle over Normandy. 12) Michael M. Stephens, S.P. in Spitfire, and long T.L.S. on dogfight in Oct. 1942. 13) H.S. George Darley, S.P. dated 1940, and letter: "609 Sqdn. was credited with being first to reach 100 victories." 14) Cecil Lewis, S.P. and T.L.S. 15) T.Ls.S. of R.F. Boyd, Paul C. Farnes, and R.E. Havercraft. 16) Donald Storrar, A.L.S. about his book. 17) E.W. Wooten. 18) Roland Beaumont, S.P. Destroyed 32 V-1's. Photos varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $500-750 (About 46 pcs.)

3-3. British RAF Aces. Group of 38 items, including 17 signed photos, 6 T.Ls.S., 13 A.Ls.S., 3 signatures, etc., many with bios. 1) Peter Townsend, 2 S.Ps. Later, fiancé of Princess Margaret. 2) Charlton How, group photo signed by How; he also identifies four others. With T.L.S., "...he put a bullet through my cockpit." 3) Bill Reid, S.P. and A.L.S. 4) K.W. MacKenzie, S.P. and A.L.S. about his book, Hurricane Combat... royalties go to RAF Benevolent Fund." 5) Neville Duke, S.P. and T.L.S. (28 victories). 6) Geoffrey Page, S.P., "age 19, a year before he was burned in Battle of Britain." Also T.L.S. 7) Sir Peter Wykeham, S.P. and T.L.S. 8) R. Stanford Tuck, S.P. in plane and T.L.S. 9) J.C. Freeborn, S.P. and T.L.S., "photo of me on the wing of my Spitfire." 10) Roland Beaumont, S.P. Detroyed 32 V-1's. 11) E.W. Wooten, A.L.S. plus signature on card. 12) Donald Storrar, A.L.S. "Served in Malta & Burma beside Battle of Britain." 13) Kenneth Lee, S.P. and A.L.S. "...fought in France in 1940 & straight on through Battle of Britain." 14) G.L. Howitt, A.L.S. "War is a nightmare." With signature on card. 15) Ronald "Razz" Berry, S.P. On verso, "Aug. 31, 1940 - Shot down 3 109's this day...." 16) Taffy Higgins, A.L.S. 17) J.I. Kilmartin, S.P. and A.L.S., sending copy "of a drawing done after Battle of Britain in 1940." 18) David Cox, A.L.S. "...shot down & wounded in Battle of Britain." 19) Victor Goddard, Air Marshal, A.L.S., recounting disastrous combat experience over North Sea. 20) Cyrill Bamberger, S.P. in plane, and A.L.S. "...book Churchill's Few by Nillig...contains quite a history of my combat." 21) Patrick Barthropp, A.L.S. "...On May 17, 1942, a Focker Wolf 190 shot my control column...." Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $500-750 (38 pcs.)

3-4. RAF Aces. Collection of signed photos: 23 in uniform, 6 in civilian dress, plus 1 signed print. Sizes 1 ¹/₂ x 3 ¹/₄ to 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ³/₄ . Some with bios. Including Air Commodore Leathart, James Storrar, Bobby Orspring, Donald M. MacPherson, Hoagy Carmichael, David Scott-Malden, Frank Taylor with no. 184 Squadron, et al. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $550-750 (30 pcs.)

3-5. Douglas Bader. View Image   The famed legless pilot in the Battle of Britain, whose air exploits and numerous escape attempts won admiration of the enemy. Glossy photo, 6 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ , of Bader in flying suit, standing on wing of his plane. Signature and date, the former in light area. T.L.S., 1969, sending photo, although "I usually send photographs only to people who are disabled." Two corners of photo and letter bent, else fine. Photo tipped to printed bio. A society has been named after him. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

3-6. Keith Park. A.L.S., Auckland, New Zealand, 1973, 1 p. "As Commander of the RAF Fighter Squadrons in the South of Britain in 1940 my greatest moment was when Goering switched his bombing attacks from my Fighter Bases on to London. Had he ignored Hitler's orders he might have put all my Bases out of commission & so won that crucial Battle." About fine. $100-125

3-7. Poster Boy of the RAF, Peter Parrott. A.L.S., Berks, 1996, 2 pp., about Dunkirk. "The most lucky escape I had was on 26 May 1940, when we were giving cover to the Brit. Army who (were) being evacuated from Dunkirk. I was attacking a Heinkel III when the rear gunner hit the radiator of my Hurricane. The cockpit was immediately full of steam & I could only see one instrument, because of fog. I was some 25 miles from the Eng. coast & I turned towards it, expecting that the engine would seize up very quickly & I would have to ditch in the Eng. Channel. It is a great tribute to the Rolls Royce Merlin engine it did not stop as I crossed the Eng. coast. I was able to make a wheels up landing." With copy of a newspaper article of Mar. 1941 showing Parrott on the famous poster, when his face appeared "all over the country...He was surprised and embarrassed." Bio and details. Fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

3-8. British Aces in Battle of Britain. About 38 items, including 4 S.Ps., 14 A.Ls.S., 9 T.Ls.S., etc., many with bios. Many of these pilots continued to fight through World War II. 1) Herbert J. Hallowes, S.P. and A.L.S., on air battles. "[On 18 Aug. 1940] I was fortunate to bring down 3 JU 87's and one ME 100...." 2) Tom Gleave, signed photo of his portrait, 7 A.Ls.S., and 5 T.Ls.S., one on letterhead of "The Battle of Britain Fighter Association." 3) W.D. David, 2 S.Ps., one of which he identifies as "Drawing made just after Battle..." (20 kills). Also 2 A.Ls.S. 4) Sir John Lapsley, 2 A.Ls.S. "I engaged 5 S79's attacking the British Fleet...& shot down 3 of them." 5) Air Marshal Sir Patric Dunn, 2 A.Ls.S. "...I knew Pattle well: a great aviator, brave...up against difficult odds & was killed in Greece, 1941." 6) Sir Archibald Hope, T.L.S. 7) A.C. McNeill Boyd, D.S., A.L.S., and signature. 8) Charles "Deadstick" Dyson, S.P., shown "after his record feat of destroying 7 aircraft in one sortie." Also 2 A.Ls.S., discussing his "kills": "...I always aimed for the petrol tank and not the pilot...Pattle was a super chap, his aerial gunnery exceptional... upside down especially...." Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $500-750 (About 38 pcs.)

3-9. American Fliers in RAF. The "Eagle Squadron." Group of 14 items: 6 signed photos of William R. Dunn (first Eagle Ace), Charles Fischette, Donald Blakeslee (15 victories), R.C. Cane (shown with his Spitfire), Gilmore Daniel, and Barry Mahon. Photo sizes 2 ³/₈ x 3 ³/₈ to 8 x 10. Signed prints of Charles Fischette and William R. Dunn (2). T.L.S. of Dick Alexander, 1976, full page recounting career with U.S. Air Force and RAF, and his victories. Signatures of Walter Anderson and Frank L. Hale, the latter killed in 1944. A.L.S. of Daniel and A.N.S. of Blakeslee. Additional biographical and war details for many, giving units, types of planes, decorations, and more. Most photos in uniform, some with bios. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $275-375 (14 pcs.)

3-10. Canadian Aces in RAF and RCAF. Battle of Britain heroes. Group of 19 items, signed postwar, many with bios. 1) J.A. Kent, S.P. in uniform, with a commanding list of hits attached. 2) Fred Tilston, S.P. in uniform, with A.L.S. Holder of VC and DC. 3) R.C. Fumeston, S.P. in uniform, with A.L.S. 4) Fred Murray, S.P. and brief A.L.S. 5) Air Vice Marshal J.E. Johnson, 2 S.Ps. (one with bio). Over 38 victories and numerous decorations. 6) J.S.T. Fall, photo and signature. 7) Charles Magwood, A.L.S. about a book on Canadian aces. 8) R.W. McNair, T.L.S. on flying a Spitfire and almost colliding with a larger "87." "Even with my engine fully throttled back and my propeller in fine pitch, I continued to gain momentum until I was literally within 3 of 4 feet of colliding with his tail...but...I pretty well demolished the gunner and a good part of the aeroplane...." 9) James F. Edwards, A.L.S. about his new book, Kitty Hawk Pilot. 10) G.A. Binks, A.L.S. 11) John Weir Foote, A.L.S. 12) C.M. Jasper, T.L.S. "...The squadron to which I was attached (418) was the highest scoring squadron in the RCAF. In 37 months of operation 418 flew 3,492 sorties, destroyed 178 aircraft & damaged 103. We also destroyed 83 buzz bombs (V-1's)...." 13) Photo of Russ Bannock (RCAF) and Bob Bruce of 418 Squadron in uniform. 14) Raymond Collishaw, A.L.S., 3 pp., about a German fighter pilot, H.J. Marseille, "known as the Lion of Africa...On one occasion, he shot down 12 Spitfires in one day...." Contrasts RAF and Luftwaffe strategies, and the Knight's Cross with Diamonds. "Only 22 people received this...The fighter pilots who received this found they could remove the diamonds...They were worth $7500. A big asset when the Hitler regime collapsed." Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $400-600 (19 pcs.)

3-11. Australian Aces in RAF. Some continued to fight in other war areas. About 30 items, including 9 S.Ps., 8 A.Ls.S., 6 T.Ls.S., etc. Printed bios included. 1) John L. Waddy, 2 S.Ps. with his Spitfire in Libya, 1942, and T.L.S. as Minister of Health for New South Wales. 2) F.A. Gaze, S.P. with his plane and A.L.S. "I was rushing around shooting at everything with black crosses...My fuel & cannon ammo had almost gone. In a last effort I dived through a formation...firing my machine guns into the last one until I nearly rammed it...& dived straight down towards the nearest bit of England...I looked at the wings & they were full of holes...." 3) R.H. Gibbes, S.P. in plane and A.L.S. 4) Ian Esplin, L.S. 5) A.W. Barr, A.L.S. "...Six combat missions in one day...." 6) P.G. Taylor, L.S. 7) Denis Welfare, 2 A.Ls.S. "We flew through wreckage of an ME 110. I destroyed it as it was attacking a Brit. bomber. My aircraft was badly burnt...." 8) Al Rawlinson, S.P. and A.L.S. "Nov. 19, 1940, we were attacked by Fiat CR42 Italian fighters. It was a desperate dogfight for 25 minutes...I was attacked & fired upon by at least 5 & often 7 at the same time from all angles. I used every tactic I read from all WWI Fighter Aces (it was my major reading interest as a kid Brit., Ger., Fr. & Amer. It was my only interest - to be a fighter pilot!" He describes the battle in detail, and concludes, "So the WWI tactics worked." 9) Clive R. Caldwell, 2 S.Ps., one printed, both in different poses, showing him with his plane bearing insignias of his 28 ¹/₂ German, Italian, and Japanese kills. Both photos affixed to a sheet bearing his printed bio, and two T.Ls.S. about his "personal Spitfires." 10) B. Bretherton, S.P. and L.S. about "intercepting & destroying 3 JUS 7's in one patrol at night...destroyed 12 enemy aircraft." 11) Bob Cowper, A.L.S. about "Mosquito Monograph, a book on Royal Aus. Air Force Mosquito Squadron." 12) Autographs personally obtained in Australia of W.S. Arthur (10 victories) and Tom Dalton-Morgan. Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $550-750 (About 30 pcs.)

3-12. New Zealand Aces with RAF. View Image   Group of 21 items, including 6 S.Ps., 8 A.Ls.S., 6 T.Ls.S., etc. Many with printed bios. 1) Colin F. Gray, S.P. and 2 T.Ls.S., New Zealand's top ace with 27 ¹/₂ kills. "...Over enemy lines during Brit. retreat from Dunkirk (May 25, 1940)...became involved with 24 ME 110's and 12 ME 109's. I was watching one of the German pilots bale out when my aircraft was hit...Net result was a very frightened Spitfire pilot and a difficult landing...minus many parts. The flying controls were frayed & severed on landing...." 2) Ed Mackie, S.P. and letter, on dogfight over Rhine. 3) Bob Spurdle, A.L.S. about his autobiography in which he criticized American pilots. 4) A.C. Deere, S.P. 5) Anthony Breckon, S.P. and A.L.S. 6) Jim Sheddon, S.P. in plane bearing six swastikas (for his kills) (illustrated above). With 5 pp. A.L.S., about attacking train in Holland, etc. 7) James Sanders, T.L.S. 8) L. Trent, A.L.S. 9) J.C.F. Haylor, service record of missions from 1939-1945, including Battle of Britain. 10) W.E. Schrader, A.L.S., combat experiences. 11) John Hall, A.L.S. "Our first tour, 85 Squadron," a famous fighter squadron in Battle of Britain. 12) J.D. Rae, T.L.S. mentioning combat experiences. 13) W.V. Crawford-Compton, S.P. with plane and A.L.S. "...I was in at the end of the Battle of Britain...All I know it was a near thing...." Also writes of Normandy invasion, where he took part in a three-hour dogfight with German fighters protecting the Tirpitz. Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $500-700 (21 pcs.)

3-13. South African Aces with RAF. View Image   Group of 13 items, many with bios. 1) C.A. Van Vliet, A.L.S. with photo in uniform, signed front and back. 2) Air Marshal Sir Douglas Morris, 2 pp., on "The first combat at night was a very memorable occasion...I closed in and opened fire. He went down in flames...I was...shaking all over...." With photo in uniform. 3) Dr. Vivian Voss, A.L.S. regarding No. 1 Squadron, and photo signed on verso. 4) E.J. Morris, A.L.S. regarding "attack on 18 Heinkels during the Battle of Britain...I was leading a flight of 6 Hurricanes of 79 Sqdrn. and for once was in a position to do a head-on attack...I kept firing for too long...My aircraft went out of control & I baled out. On my way down I saw the bomber diving straight down & on fire...." 5) Cecil Pattle, brother of "No. 1 Allied Ace of World War II" Tom Pattle, killed in Greece during the War. Cecil writes 15 pp. of correspondence (5 A.Ls.S.) about Tom, called "Ace of Aces." "Tom just loved flying & I don't think he cared two hoots about medals...I leave the honour of having been presented with a British first day postal cover dedicated to Pat and commemorating some RAF anniversary." Photos of varying sizes, most in uniform. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $275-475 (12 pcs.)

3-14. Shot Down over Britain! View Image   Large bell, with letters cast around rim: "Cast with metal from German aircraft shot down over Britain 1939-45. R.A.F. Benevolent Fund." Profiles in relief of Churchill, Stalin, and Franklin D. Roosevelt spanning hemispheres of body of bell. Bold "V" - the Victory sign of World War II - cast on both sides of top handle. Diameter across bottom 4 ⁵/₈ , height 6". Frosted pewter tone. Light water marks (not cleaned), else excellent. Likely sold in the early postwar years to raise funds for R.A.F. pilots in need. A fascinating, and very scarce, relic, wonderful for display with any of the above photos and letters. $150-200

4-1. Prison Life in the South. At Richmond, Macon, Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, Charlotte, Raleigh, Goldsborough, and Andersonville, during the years 1864 and 1865. By Allen O. Abbott. N.Y.: Harper & Brothers, 1866. First Edition. 374 pp. Plates. Discussing nine prisons, including the most notorious Andersonville. Cloth. Worn, toning, binding broken, shelf wear. Review pasted inside cover. Scarce. $150-175

4-2. Prison Life of Jefferson Davis. Embracing details and incidents in his captivity, particulars concerning his health and habits, together with many conversations on topics of great public interest. By Bvt. Lt. Col. John J. Craven. N.Y.: Carleton, 1866. 377 pp. Highly sympathetic daily record of Davis' imprisonment at Ft. Monroe, by a U.S. Army doctor who cared for him. Modern cloth. Very fine. Rare. No copies located online. $125-150

4-3. Recollections of Alexander H. Stephens. His diary kept when a prisoner at Fort Warren, Boston harbour, 1865; giving incidents and reflections of his prison life and some letters and reminiscences. Autobiography, with a biographical study by Myrta Lockett Avary. N.Y.: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1910. 572 pp. Cloth. Corner and shelf wear, else about fine. $125-150

4-4. Five Hundred Days in Rebel Prisons. By Charles Fosdick, formerly of Co. K, 5th Iowa Vols. Bethany, Mo., "Printed at the Clipper Book and Job Office," 1887. 132 pp. "Bitter recollections of an enlisted man's captivity at Belle Isle, Andersonville, and Florence." Cloth. Toned, shaken, cover worn. $225-275

4-5. Seven Months a Prisoner. By John Vestal Hadley. N.Y.: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1898. 258 pp. Containing manuscript notes by owner who knew the author "during the Gettysburg campaign and while he was on Gen. Rice's staff." Ornamental cover. Very good. $90-125

4-6. Journal of Alfred Ely, a Prisoner of War in Richmond. By Alfred Ely. N.Y.: D. Appleton and Co., 1862. 359 pp. By a Republican Congressman captured at Bull Run, surprisingly temperate toward jailors. Cloth. Ex-lib., shaken, spine worn, foxing, remnants of tape on inside covers. $100-125

4-7. A Captive of War. By Solon Hyde, hospital steward, 17th Regt. Ohio Volunteer Infantry. N.Y.: McClure, Phillips & Co., 1900. 389 pp. Dedicated to Clara Barton. "...Important details on prison hospitals and personnel; bitter against Confederate leaders." Pictorial cloth. Clean and fine. $60-70

4-8. In Vinculis; or, The prisoner of war. Being, the experience of a rebel in two federal pens, interspersed with reminiscences of the late war; anecdotes of southern generals, etc. By a Virginia Confederate (Anthony M. Keiley). Petersburg, Va.: Daily Index Office, 1866. 216 pp. Revised edition, adding new preface and references to postwar events. This title was one of the first books to be printed in the Confederacy. Text shaken but clean, cover worn, shelf wear. $150-200

4-9. Capture and Escape; a Narrative of Army and Prison Life. By John Azor Kellogg. Madison, Wis. History Commission, 1908. 201 pp. "An officer's reminiscences, with fictionalized conversations; treats mainly of Macon and Charleston." Only 2,500 copies printed. Cover wear, toning, binding intact. $70-90

4-10. Sketches in Prison Camps. A Continuation of Sketches of the War. By Charles C. Nott, late Col. of 176th New York Vols. N.Y.: A.D.F. Randolph, 1865. 204 pp. Much content on Camps Groce and Ford. "Nott wrote consciously of the brighter side." Cloth, gold pictorial decoration. Contents shaken but clean, shelf wear. Rare. $80-90

4-11. The Bright Side of Prison Life. By Capt. S.A. Swiggett. Baltimore: Fleet, McGinley, 1897. 254 pp., illustrated. Cloth. Contents fine, spine and cover wear. $125-175

4-12. Eighteen Months a Prisoner under the Rebel Flag. A Condensed Pen-Picture of Belle Isle, Danville, Andersonville, Charleston, Florence, and Libby Prisons, from actual experience. By Samuel S. Boggs. Lovington, Ill.: 1887. First Edition. 96 pp., illustrated. Paper wrappers. "A melange of memories and borrowings from other sources; many atrocity stories. A fine example of prison propaganda." Considerable toning, poor condition. $50-75

4-13. Four Years in Secessia. Adventures within and beyond the Union lines: embracing a great variety of facts, incidents, and romance of the war. By Junius Henri Browne. Hartford: O.D. Case and Co., 1865. 450 pp. "A New York Tribune correspondent's bitter story of imprisonment and escape, 1863-65... replete with poetic exaggeration." Cloth. Cover worn, spine sunned, binding tight. $125-150

4-14. In and out of rebel prisons. By Lt. A(lonzo) Cooper. Oswego, N.Y.: R.J. Oliphant, printer, 1888. 335 pp. Ten plates. "A fairly objective, above-average account of Macon, Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, escape, recapture, and Danville." Cloth. Light shelf wear, hinges starting, text clean. An important, well-known work. Rare. $125-150

4-15. The Capture, the Prison Pen, and the Escape. Giving a Complete History of Prison Life in the South, principally at Richmond, Danville, Macon, Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, Belle Isle, Millin, Salisbury, and Andersonville...embracing, also, the adventures of the author's escape from Columbia, S.C., his recapture, subsequent escape, recapture, trial as a spy, and final escape from Sylvania, Georgia. By Capt. Willard W. Glazier. To which is added an appendix, containing the name, rank, regiment, and post-office address of prisoners.... N.Y.: United States Publishing Co., 1868. 422 pp. Author served at Gettysburg and Bull Run. Cloth with gilt. Text about fine. With, Beyond the lines: or, a Yankee prisoner loose in Dixie. By Capt. J.J. Geer. Philadelphia: J.W. Daughaday, 1863. 285 pp. Cloth and spine worn. The soldier's story of his captivity at Andersonville, Belle Isle, and other rebel prisons. With an appendix containing the names of the Union soldiers who died at Andersonville. By Warren Lee Goss. Illustrations by Thomas Nast. Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1866. Data on Florence, Charleston, and other prisons. Very bitter. Cloth. Endpapers loose, toned, shelf wear. $110-125 (3 books)

4-16. Civil War Prisons: A Study in War Psychology. By William Best Hesseltine. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio State University Press, 1977 reprint of 1930 book. 290 pp., d.j. "The best secondary account of military prisons." Near new. With, Three Hundred Days in a Yankee Prison; reminscences of war life, captivity, imprisonment at Camp Chase, Ohio. By John H. King. Atlanta, Ga.: J.P. Daves, 1959 reprint of 1904 book. 114 pp. "Brief recollections of a bitter old man." Cloth. Small tape stains inside cover, else about fine. The Secret Service, the Field, the Dungeon, and the Escape. By Albert D. Richardson. Hartford and Phila.: 1865. 512 pp., plates. A N.Y. Tribune correspondent's account. One of the most-read books of the genre. Cloth. Cover sunned, occasional light foxing, shaken. $90-100 (3 books)

4-17. Confederate View of the Treatment of Prisoners. By Rev. J. William Jones, Secretary, Southern Historical Society. "Compiled from official records and other documents." Richmond: 1876. 222 pp. "An outstanding polemic on this side of the question. Contains a great mass of evidence, of varying reliability, on prisons and exchange on both sides." Lacking cover. Very scarce. No copies located online. $100-125

4-18. Battle Field and Prison Pen. Or, Through the War, and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons. A graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the whole period of the late war for the Union. By John W. Urban. Philadelphia: Hubbard Bros., 1882. 486 pp., illustrations. First Edition. Cloth. Shaken, portion of leather lacking, text about fine. With, The Smoked Yank. By Melvin Grigsby. Sioux Falls, Dakota: Bell Publishing Co., 1888. 227 pp. "Useful data on Southern woman's kindness to captives at Cahaba, 1864, and of huckstering at Andersonville." Cloth, gold pictorial. Cover and shelf wear, toning, shaken. $80-90 (2 books)

4-19. Western Sanitary Commission. Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair, 1864. 144 pp., illustrations. Freedmen of the Mississippi, Vicksburg, Ft. Donelson. Cloth. Spine sunned, some waterstaining. Very scarce. No copies located online. $80-100

4-20. Johnson's Island, Ohio. Virginia Historical Collections, Vol. 6, ed. by Brock. Richmond: 1887. 374 pp., uncut. Including papers of George Gilmer, M.D. (1775-78), and Memorial of Federal Prison at Johnson's Island, Ohio, 1862-64, containing list of prisoners of war from Confederate Army. Cloth. Light shelf wear, else fine. $60-80

4-21. Two Pamphlets. Personal Narratives of Events in the War of the Rebellion. By Alfred S. Roe. Providence: Rhode Island History Society. 41 pp. Very good. Personal Narratives of Events in War of the Rebellion. By Lt. James M. Fales, ed. by George M. Bliss. Rhode Island: Bangs Williams Co., 1882. 70 pp. Some wear. $90-100 (2 pamphlets)

4-22. Andersonville Diary, Escape, and List of the Dead. With name, co., regiment, date of death, and no. of grave in cemetery. By John L. Ransom. Auburn, N.Y.: self-published, 1883. 304 pp., illustrations. "A superior, gripping account; the author admits making several changes in the original edition. Ransom has a strong interest in securing pensions for prisoners." Cloth, gold pictorial. Binding shaken, text clean. Rare. Nevins I-200. $125-175

4-23. Life and Death in Rebel Prisons. Giving a Complete History of the Inhuman and Barbarous Treatment of our Brave Soldiers by Rebel Authorities, inflicting Terrible Suffering and Frightful Mortality, principally at Andersonville, Ga., and Florence, S.C., describing Plans of Escape, Arrival of Prisoners, and numerous and varied incidents and anecdotes of prison life. By Robert H. Kellogg, prepared from his daily journal. "To which is added as full sketches of other prisons as can be given without repetition of the above, by parties who have been confined therein...." Hartford, Conn.: L. Stebbins, 1865. 400 pp. "A sergeant's journal of captivity, reworked by the editor; very bitter over deliberate cruelty to prisoners, but also gives facts tending to show the opposite." Cloth. Minor foxing, shelf wear. $60-70

4-24. What I Saw and Suffered in Rebel Prisons. By Daniel George Kelley. Introduction by Maj. Anson G. Chester. Buffalo, N.Y.: Printing House of Matthews & Warren, 1866. 86 pp. Paper wrappers. "Contains moderate bitterness, considering the fact that the author left Andersonville a paralytic." Foxing; binding good. Very rare. $125-150

4-25. Twelve Months in Andersonville. On the march in the battle in the Rebel prison pens, and at last in God's country. View Image   By Lessel Long. Huntington, Ind.: T. and M. Butler, 1886. 199 pp. Illustrations. "Simply written and reliable when not repeating hearsay; most valuable for descriptions of Millen, Blackshear, and Andersonville." Cloth. Some foxing, pencil notations inside covers, binding shaken, cover wear. $250-275

4-26. The True Story of Andersonville Prison. A Defense of Maj. Henry Wirz. By James Madison Page, late 2nd Lt. Co. A, 6th Mich. Cavalry, in collaboration with M.J. Haley. N.Y. and Washington: The Neale Publishing Co., 1908. 248 pp. Portraits. "The attempt by an ex-prisoner who was very accomodating toward Confederate captors to rebut other accounts of Wirz. Vehement, details, sometimes convincing." Cloth. Top edge gilt. Few pp. only with foxing, shaken, else fine. Rare. $300-350

4-27. Narrative of Amos E. Stearns, a Prisoner at Andersonville. By Amos Edward Stearns, member Co. A, 25th Regt., Mass. Vols. Introduction by Samuel H. Putnam. Worcester, Mass.: F.P. Rice, 1887. 57 pp. Leather. Top edge gilt. "A nicely written reminiscence of Andersonville, Charleston, and Florence; unembittered." Trivial foxing, shelf wear, binding tight, and generally fine. Rare. No copies located online. $200-250

4-28. The Tragedy of Andersonville. Trial of Capt. Henry Wirz, the prison keeper. By Gen. Norton Parker Chipman. Sacramento, Calif.: self-published, 1911. 511 pp. Signature on inside front cover of a soldier in 1st Mich. Light Artillery in 1862. Pictorial cloth. Spine sunned, cover wear, else fairly tight, and text clean. $40-50

4-29. Two Items. Report of the Unveiling and Dedication of Indiana Monument at Andersonville, Georgia (National Cemetery), Nov. 26, 1908. Andersonville Monument Commission. Indianapolis: W.B. Burford, 1909. 128 pp., illustrations. "Report contains memorial speeches on prison, copies of wartime pictures, and a list of Indianans buried there." Cloth. Ex-lib., cover and spine wear. From Spotsylvania Courthouse to Andersonville: A Diary of Darius Starr. Ed. by Coulter. Paper wrappers. 1957 reprint from Georgia Historical Quarterly. 15 pp. Fine. No copies located online. $80-100 (2 items)

4-30. The Story of Andersonville and Florence. By James N. Miller. Des Moines, Iowa: "Welch, the Printer," 1900. 47 pp. Paper wrappers. Based on a brief diary. Some stains, binding intact. Rare. $125-175

4-31. Imprisoned at Andersonville The Diary of Albert Harry Shatzel. Ed. by D. Danker. Reprint from diary, May 5 to Sept. 12, 1864, which is held by Nebraska State Historical Society. Shatzel, with Co. A, 1st Vermont Cav., resided in Nebraska after the war. Fine. $60-80

4-32. The Immortal Six Hundred. A Story of Cruelty to Confederate Prisoners of War. By Maj. J. Ogden Murray, one of the six hundred. Roanoke, Va.: 1911. 274 pp., many photos. "An angry reminiscence of retaliation involving Confederate officers imprisoned on Morris Island, S.C.; also data on Hilton Head and Forts Delaware and Pulaski. Cloth. Front hinge broken, cover worn, shelf wear. One of the most famous titles of the genre. $275-325

4-33. Prison Life during the Rebellion. Being a Brief Narrative of the Miseries and Sufferings of Six Hundred Confederate Prisoners sent from Fort Delaware to Morris Island to be punished. Written by Fritz Fuzzlebug, one of their number. Written and published by John J. Dunkle. Singer's Glen, Va.: J. Funk's Sons, printers, 1869. First Edition. 48 pp. Paper wrappers. "An early example of Southern-style prison propaganda; basically a diatribe against Union officers and Negro guards." With two copies of reprint of this work, c. 1970. $175-200 (3 pcs.)

4-34. The Elmira Prison Camp. A History of the Military Prison at Elmira, N.Y., July 6, 1864 to July 10, 1865. By Clay W. Holmes. With an appendix, containing names of the Confederate prisoners buried in Woodlawn National Cemetery. N.Y. and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912. 465 pp., 62 illustrations. Blue cloth, original d.j. "A reply to Southern complaints of mistreatment at Elmira; tries unsuccessfully to blame climate and homesickness for prisoners' suffering." Offset from dustjacket on inside cover, d.j. worn, else very fine. $175-200

4-35 Camps and Prisons. Twenty Months in the Department of the Gulf. By Augustine J.H. Duganne. N.Y.: 1865. 424 pp. "One of the rare published accounts of Camps Groce and Ford by a prolific writer; unimpassioned and well written." Cloth. Shelf wear, contents fine. Rare. $200-250

4-36. In Prison at Point Lookout. By G.W. Jones of Martinsville, Pvt. Co. H, 24th Virginia Cav. 9 pp., paper wrappers, photo of Jones on front cover. About fine. Very rare. $150-200

4-37. Scraps from the Prison Table, at Camp Chase and Johnson's Island. By Joseph Barbiere. Doylestown, Pa.: W.W.H. Davis, printer, 1868. 397 pp., many illustrations. "Bitter, disorganized account by a Southerner, yet contains much on daily life, mainly at Johnson's Island." Cloth. Ex-lib., spine wear, some toning. A significant rarity. Nevins I-185, Nicholson p. 55, Dornbush 18. $500-700

4-38. The Story of Camp Chase. A History of the Prison and its Cemetery, together with other cemeteries where Confederate Prisoners are buried. By William H. Knauss. Nashville, Tenn. and Dallas, Texas: Publishing House of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Smith & Lamar, agents, 1906. 407 pp., illustrations. "Mainly a secondary account of Camp Chase and Johnson's Island; a very extensive reprinting of letters, articles, and pictures." Cloth. Occasional markings, light edge foxing, hinges starting, shelf wear. $150-200

4-39. Letters from Libby Prison. Being the Authentic Letters written while in Confederate captivity in the notorious Libby Prison, at Richmond, as preserved and edited by Margaret W. Peele. By Frederick A. Bartleson. N.Y.: Greenwich Book Publishers, 1956. First Edition. 95 pp. "Main content is actually a journal for early 1864, with one long letter; valuable facts on Libby life, including escapes." Cloth. Light edge wear, else fine. Rare. No copies located online. $400-500

4-40. Libby Life. Experiences of a Prisoner of War in Richmond, Va., 1863-64. By Lt. Col. F.F. Cavada, U.S.V. Philadelphia: King & Baird, 1864. 221 pp., illustrations. "The best source for the human interest side of Libby during its period of heaviest use." Cloth. Shelf wear, contents fine. Rare. $250-300

4-41. A Prisoner of War in Virginia, 1864-5. By George Haven Putnam, Adjt. and Bvt.-Maj. 176th N.Y.S. Vols. Reprinted, with additions, from the report of an address presented to the N.Y. Commandery of the U.S. Loyal Legion, Dec. 7, 1910. N.Y. and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912. Second Edition. 104 pp., illustrations. Account of Libby and officers' prison at Danville, Va. Author's signature with inscription inside front cover. Cloth. Light cover wear, inside covers faded, contents fine. Rare thus. $90-110

4-42. Lights and Shadows in Confederate Prisons. A Personal Experience, 1864-5. By Homer B. Sprague. N.Y. and London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1915. 163 pp., illustrations. "A deliberately moderate account of life at Libby, Salisbury, and Danville." Author's signature and inscription inside front cover. Cloth. Light shelf wear, contents about fine. Rare in any state. $300-325

4-43. Camp Morton. Reply to Dr. John A. Wyeth. By James R. Carnahan. Indiana Commandery, M.O.L.L.A. Indianapolis: Baker-Randolph L. & E. Co., 1892. 79 pp. Paper wrappers. "An often effective reply to ex-prisoners; charges of mistreatment." Some wear, contents intact. Rare. With, Ohio State Archæology Quarterly, Jan. 1950, containing article on Camp Chase. 20 pp. in 113-pp. journal. Fine. $75-100 (2 pcs.)

4-44. Camp Morton, 1861-1865, Indianapolis Prison Camp. By Mrs. Hattie Lou Winslow and Joseph R.H. Moore. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society, 1940. Pp. 229-383, illustrations. Paper wrappers. "A scholarly, thorough history based on extensive research in published and manuscript sources." Fine. $50-60

4-45. Observations of an Illinois Boy in Battle, Camp and Prisons, 1861 to 1865. By Henry H. Ely. Mendota, Ill.: self-published, 1910. 284 pp. "An enlisted man tells of Richmond, Danville, and of an escape attempt; the best feature of the book is his description of life on Belle Isle." Cloth. Light shelf wear, contents very fine. $100-125

4-46. Prison-Life in the Tobacco Warehouse at Richmond. By a Ball's Bluff Prisoner, Lieut. Wm. C. Harris. Philadelphia: G.W. Childs, 1862. 175 pp. "Reflects lax, fairly comfortable conditions in early officers' prison; good descriptions of Winder, Wirz, and other officials." Embossed cloth. Ink blot on fore-edges in two places, spine and cover wear, endpapers worn, contents good. $150-200

4-47. Richmond Prisons 1861-1862. Compiled frm the original records kept by the Confederate government; journals kept by the Union prisoners of war, together with the name rank, company, regiment and state of the four thousand who were confined there. By William H. Jeffrey. St. Johnsbury, Vt.: The Republican Press, 1893. 271 pp., illustrations. "Contains a disconnected history of Richmond prisons, reminiscences (including one by an official of Liggon's Prison), and one describing New Orleans and Salisbury prisons." Cloth. Light shelf wear, hinges starting, else text clean and very good. $70-90

4-48. Prisons and Prisoners of the Civil War. By Richard F. Hemmerlein. Boston: Christopher Publishing, 1934. A secondary account. Cloth. Shelf wear, else about fine. $70-90

4-49. Five Months in Rebeldom. Or, Notes from the diary of a Bull Run prisoner, at Richmond. By Corporal W.H. Merrell. Rochester, N.Y.: Adams and Dabney, 1862. 64 pp. Paper wrappers. "A very early prisoner's account; moderate toward captors but unfavorable comments on several; much on hospitals and daily life." Binding intact. Very good. Rare. $125-150

4-50. Jewels of Virginia. By Col. Geo. W. Munford. Lecture delivered 1867 at Hollywood Memorial Association. 50 pp. Paper wrappers. Ex-lib. Very good. US-iana. With, Special Report of History Committee, Grand Camp, C.V. Dept. of Virginia on Treatment & Exchange of Prisoners. By Hon. Geo. Christian. 29 pp., uncut. Paper wrappers. Cover edge wear. $60-80 (2 pcs.)

4-51. Report to Congress. May 1864, on "Returned Prisoners." 44 pp., including illustrations of some prisoners, identified. Testimony from numerous witnesses, including prisoners, and their ordeals. Information also given about officers who died in battle. Very good. With, printed General Orders Nos. 9 and 16, 1863, total 3 pp., both signed in type by Secretary of Navy Gideon Welles. Relating to Naval matters. Very fine. $70-100 (3 pcs.)

5-1. Andrew Jackson. View Image   Unusual receipt, entirely in his hand, and signed twice, once as "Andrew Jackson," and again after an added sentence, "A. Jackson." March 8, 1807, twelve lines on front, and nine lines on verso. Referring to payment for two batches of his cotton at 15 per lb., from Eli Hammonds, with credit for same to Mrs. Owens toward purchases from Deaderick & Somerville, of black silk, calico, and cotton "hoes." On verso, Jackson has calculated costs and credits for same, plus additional amount of "Coffees" delivered to him "this 24th of January 1808." On verso, beside his manuscript comments, are two columns of mathematical calculations. Certainly an uncommon form of document of the future President. Prior to 1807, Jackson's career had already included a law practice, service as both Representative and Senator, and a judgeship. His road to fame in the Army, as hero of New Orleans, and two Presidential terms, were yet to come. Darkly penned. Very fine. $3000-3500

5-2. U.S. Grant. A.L.S., New York City, Jan. 6, 1881, in third person, signed within text: "Gen. & Mrs. Grant accept with pleasure the invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Erastus Corning to dine with them on Thursday, Jan. 20th or any other day of that week that may be fixed up." Written about five years after his Presidential terms. Original light folds, else very fine. $2300-2700

5-3. Franklin D. Roosevelt. T.L.S. on White House letterhead, Oct. 20, 1937, to Hon. Maury Maverick, Congressional Representative from San Antonio, Texas, regarding removal of Veterans Administration office to Waco, Texas. "...No doubt you have received my responses to your telegrams regarding 'your protest held in abeyance' until General Hines has had opportunity to review the situation with me." Original folds, else choice condition, with superb signature. Excellent example. $600-700

5-4. Warren G. Harding. T.L.S. on White House letterhead, Mar. 20, 1922, one year before his death, to O.S. Rapp of Marion, Ohio, Harding's home town. Acknowledging dividend checks received. Inquires about "financial condition of the company and the progress you are making in taking up the preferred stock issue...." Double sheet, one original fold. Tiny spot near edge away from signature, else unusually fine, with superior signature. $550-650

5-5. Woodrow Wilson. A.L.S., June 13, 1912, on Princeton, N.J. letterhead, as Gov. of N.J. Wilson had left the Presidency of Princeton University, spending two years as Gov. before his Presidential term beginning in 1913. To Wm. McComb, Wilson writes, "This will introduce to you my cousin, James Woodrow of S. Carolina, who generously wishes you to use him in any way in which he can serve. Faithfully yours, Woodrow Wilson." With envelope in his hand. Original fold, else choice. $500-600 (2 pcs.)

5-6. "I should practice what I have preached." Theodore Roosevelt T.L.S., Apr. 18, 1898, as Asst. Sec., U.S. Navy, to W.G. Marshall. "...Very touched...by your letter...I feel I should go to the front if I can in the event of war...I think I should practice what I have preached. When the war comes, my usefulness in the Department will be largely at an end...my usefulness has been in preparing the materials, and when the moment of action arrives, the important point will be the use made of the materials." Roosevelt had organized his Rough Riders for the Spanish-American War, and served with them in Cuba. Original folds, else fine. $850-1000

5-7. Benjamin Harrison. T.L.S., Jan. 24, 1901, on his personal letterhead, several years following his Presidency. To G.W.C. Drexel, Philadelphia, expressing his displeasure in less than the usual polite terms regarding an invitation. "I have had at least a dozen invitations I think to make addresses upon the life and service of John Marshall...I am altogether too much engaged just now to furnish you with such an expression as you request...Benj. Harrison." Light toning, else fine. $200-300

5-8. William McKinley. View Image   D.S., legal document, Canton, Ohio, 2 pp., on which McKinley has signed twice: once as defense attorney, 1870, and again as Notary Public, 1871. He was Mayor of Canton at this time. Embossed seal of Canton at left of signatures. 7 ⁵/₈ x 12. Before start of his political ascent. Assassinated during his second Presidential term. Scarce thus. $500-600

5-9. Harry S Truman. Famous photo of the President holding up newspaper bearing headline, "Dewey Defeats Truman." On his light- colored sleeve, Truman has written, "To: Mrs. T.A. Roberts, From: Harry S Truman 4-11-63." 8 x 10. One of the most-seen photos of the twentieth century. Mounting traces on verso, choice signature, and very fine. $2750-3500

5-10. Harry S Truman. T.L.S., 1963, on personal letterhead, to Hon. Charles Clark. "Your good telegram congratulating me on my 79th birthday pleased me very much. It was certainly kind and thoughtful...." Below his darkly penned signature, Truman has added, "See you soon." Light original folds, else clean, and a very fine example. $250-350

5-11. John C. Calhoun. Vice President (1825-32), Secretary of State and War, Representative, Senator twice. Fierce protector of states' rights and slavery. L.S., Ft. Hill, 1843, 1 ¹/₄ pp., to Mrs. Hankam(?) in New York, about the importance of parental influence. "I had the misfortune of losing both of my parents...." Fine content. Free frank on integral address-leaf, postmarked. Blue wax seal present. Loss of two lines at end of page, usual small tear in blank edge of address leaf. Letter a trifle light, but both signatures nice. Very good. $375-475

5-12. Mamie Eisenhower. Group of three letters: one T.L.S. and two A.Ls.S., all to friends Dr. and Mrs. McCracken, 1970's. 1) In T.L.S., 1970, she gives her phone number. "You are right it is unlisted. I answer this phone myself so guard this number carefully." 2) A.L.S., 1971, 2 pp., sending thanks for roses, pears and limes. "...You really came bearing gifts. Have been struggling with my bank book and have about made up my mind to let the bank worry...." 3) A.L.S., 1977, 1 p., social news of friends and trips. "...Looked at a retirement hotel and was depressed...." All from Gettysburg, with free-frank on label or directly on envelope. In her characteristically large hand. Very fine. $250-300 (3 pcs.)

5-13. Ford and Quayle. Pleasing glossy color photo of Pres. Gerald R. Ford, with inscription and signature in blank margin. 8 x 10. Color photo of Vice Pres. Dan Quayle signed in lower margin. Fine to very fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

6-1. U.S. Grant. Signature "U.S. Grant" in purple ink, on card 2 ¹/₄ x 3 ¹/₂ . Very light edge toning, signature very fine. $500-600

6-2. Calvin Coolidge. Fine large signature on card. With four items from public services at House of Representatives upon his death, Feb. 6, 1933: Large printed invitation, double-page; two reply cards, unused; and Memorial Services booklet, detailing program, with black tassel and borders. Fine and scarce. $275-375 (5 pcs.)

6-3. Warren G. Harding. Full signature from close of letter, on slip 1 ¹/₂ x 4 ³/₈ . Fine. $100-125

6-4. Pres. and Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes. Together on one card, 1 ⁷/₈ x 3 ³/₈ . "R.H. Hayes" and "Lucy W. Hayes." Very fine. $400-425

6-5. Theodore Roosevelt. Full signature on slip 1 x 3 ¹/₂ . Ink browned, else very good. A typical example. $225-250

6-6. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Excellent dark signature, "Franklin D. Roosevelt," on 1 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₄ slip. $225-275

6-7. Wm. H. Taft. Signature and inscription on card. "For F.C. Coston with best wishes, Wm. H. Taft, New Haven, November 28th, 1913." 2 ⁷/₈ x 4 ³/₄ . Small water blot affecting three letters of two words; signature not touched. Light mounting traces on verso, else fine. $125-150

6-8. James Buchanan. View Image   Franking signature "James Buchanan Free," on 1 ¹/₄ x 3 ³/₄ slip glued to larger card. Stamped "FRE" under signature, the final "E" trimmed before mounting. Mounting traces on verso. Brown ink. Fine. $300-350

6-9. Grover Cleveland. Signature with date "Apr. 28, 1899," on 2 x 3 ¹/₄ slip. Brown ink, fairly dark. Light mounting traces on verso. Very fine. $275-300

6-10. Herbert Hoover. Fine signature on card, 1 ⁵/₈ x 3. Impression of clip at margin affecting final letter of signature. Mounting traces on verso. $90-110

6-11. Grover Cleveland and Cabinet. 1) Cleveland signature on slip 1 ⁵/₈ x 3. A bit light. Paper above signature folded, affecting uppermost edge of "G." 2) Hudson Harmon, his Attorney General. Dark signature on card, 2 ¹/₂ x 4, with title and date "January 17, 1896." Edge toning. 3) Hoke Smith, Cleveland's Secretary of the Interior. Signature with "1895" and title on Executive Mansion card. Toned, mounting traces on verso, else very fine. $225-250 (3 pcs.)

6-12. Presidents on Cards. Group of three: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge, each signature on a White House card. Also, Herbert Hoover signature on card of Stanford University. The latter two rather light, cards toned; F.D.R. fine, card bent at one corner. All with mounting traces on verso." $400-500 (3 pcs.)

6-13. Chester A. Arthur. Large dark signature, 4 ¹/₄ " long, on 7 ¹/₂ x 2 ³/₄ slip. Few original folds not detracting from attractiveness of signature. $150-200

7-1. John F. Kennedy. Newspaper Extra, Nov. 22, 1963, of Lincoln Evening Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska. Headline, "President Shot Dead." With black-edged photo of J.F.K. Front page only. Very fine. Certificate for campaign worker, with printed signatures of J.F.K. and Johnson. 10 ¹/₂ x 14. Unused. Six issues of Look magazine, Jan. 24-Mar. 7, 1967, featuring William Manchester's book, The Death of a President. Some edge wear and toning. $100-110 (8 pcs.)

7-2. Land Grants. Group of five, 1837-79, with secretarial signatures of Presidents Polk, Fillmore, Hayes, and two of Van Buren. Each 10 x 16. With military commission with steel-stamped signature of Andrew Johnson, 1867, 15 ¹/₂ x 19, bearing blue seal and eagle vignette. Very good. $175-200 (6 pcs.)

7-3. Land Grants. Group of four, secretarily signed by Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and Abraham Lincoln. 1849-62. Original folds, three of four seals intact. V.G. $175-200 (4 pcs.)

7-4. Presidential Engravings. Group of ten, 9 x 12, some used on U.S. currency: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Grant, McKinley, Cleveland, Harding, Wilson, F.D.R., and Lyndon B. Johnson. Choice. $100-120 (10 pcs.)

7-5. Remembrances of Lincoln. Letter and notes, 4 pp., to John Boos, 1932, from Mrs. Lucy A. Larnon. "I remember him visiting our home [in Paris, Ill.] when I was a little girl. He often stopped at our house when he attended court in Paris. I remember hearing him speak in a grove near the village in 1858 during the period of the famous Debates and after the meeting he came over to visit my mother and express his sympathy over my father's passing...." Mrs. Larnon was 90 when she wrote these recollections. With typed summary of extracts from her correspondence. The Boos Collection was a major archive of first-hand accounts of Lincoln. About fine. $125-175

7-6. Remembrances of Lincoln. R.C. Keyes, friend of Lincoln since childhood, recorded his memories on 7 pages, signed, sent in 1940 to Lincoln collector John E. Boos. With typed notes, 2 pp., containing highlights of a meeting Mr. Boos had with Keyes when he was 97. "Mr. Lincoln often passed our farm, and he would stop a few minutes for a little chat, both he and father being active in the new political party. I saw and spoke to him many times when a little boy. He would come up the drive and call out, 'Hi Graham,' to be answered with, 'Hi Abe,' and then drive on, as he was always in a hurry. He usually wore a grey high hat and a long duster over his clothes to keep the dust off. We went to town one day in the Fall to attend a mass meeting, stopped at his house to pass the time of day and was surprised to see Mr. Lincoln was growing a beard. You have read about that little Westport, New York girl writing to him and I also thought the whiskers made him better looking. Grace Bedell was 11 years old and I was 12, so you see I thought the New York girl had given him good advice...My father said Mr. Lincoln sat in the Journal office watching the bulletin while the Chicago Convention was in session and when the telegraph operator announced he had been nominated, he remarked to a few friends in the office that he had better get home and tell his wife the news...Father brought me to town on Feb. 9, 1861 to say goodbye and we met him at the corner of Fifth and Monroe Streets. They talked a few minutes, then Mr. Lincoln stooped over, took my hand, putting the other on my shoulder, talked a few minutes, then shook hands with my father, then walked up the street." With several envelopes, and 2 pp. of additional notes by Keyes on Lincoln. Ex-Boos Collection. Very good to fine. $200-300 (Group)

7-7. "A man to match the mountains and the sea." Edwin Markham's prize-winning poem, "Lincoln, the Man of the People," printed as a broadside, 8 x 14, signed "Your Edwin Markham, Staten Island, N.Y." This four-stanza poem has been called "the greatest poem ever written on the immortal martyr." $90-100

7-8. "Garfield from the Cradle to the Grave." Red cover booklet of sepia illustrations of milestones in life of Pres. Garfield. 13 pp., 3 ³/₈ x 4 ⁷/₈ . Memorial issue. Illustrations separated from spine, corner lacking on one print, else contents clean and fine. $90-110

7-9. The Kennedys. The Choate News, 35 issues of this school newspaper, 1932-35, while John F. and his older brother, Joseph, were both students there. 13 x 18, 8 pp. ea., illustrated. Including a number of photos of Joe Kennedy, at least one of John, and news items of Joseph's athletic and John's social activities, etc. Fine and interesting. Rare Kennedyiana. $75-85 (35 issues)

8-1. Diary: "Inside of the Exposition." First-hand account of visiting various buildings and exhibits of the Columbian Exposition, 1893, Chicago. Notebook, 11 pp., highly legible entries, mostly in dark pencil, of visitor, probably a woman, recording impressions of "Electricity Building...Women's Building...Krupp Co. for guns and castings...Here is a gun so big...if it were fired it would break every window in Chicago... Fisheries Building has an...aquarium where one seems about down among the fish as a next door neighbor ...Columbus' cabin is reproduced...." And more. About fine. $225-275

8-2. Chicago during 1893 Exposition. Letter, Feb. 15, 1893, 6 pp., to writer's friend whom he addresses "My dear Mother." Staying at his aunt's house with several female cousins, "A fellow in my time of life wants more variety...Have been bumming around the city almost every night...Saw Clara Morris in 'Rence de Moray'...Thursday in 'Camille.' Went to see John L. Sullivan. We bought standing room. (He) is handsome, all but his legs. He doesn't have much to do but pose...Your love for the Southwest made you accept Apache uniform...Were you an Apache, Geronimo or some kind of Sioux?..." Nicely penned. Very fine. $125-175

8-3. "Shepp's World Fair Photographed." Book of the Columbian Exposition, 529 pp., about half of book with photographs of the Fair's attractions. Globe Bible Publ., Philadelphia, 1893. Blue cloth, gilt lettering, about 9 x 11. Hinge starting, contents clean. Scarce in any condition. A just-published book on the Exposition calls it the birth of the modern era. $100-120

8-4. "World's Fair through a Camera." Book of views of the Columbian Exposition by Todd. About 75 full-page photos, each titled. 4 ³/₄ x 6 ¹/₂ , paper wrappers, pictorial cover. Published by Tiernan, St. Louis, 1893. Fine. $75-80

8-5. "The Art Gallery." Book of the artworks exhibited at the Columbian Exposition, edited by Kurtz. First Edition, published by Barrie, Philadelphia, 1893. 383 pp., cloth, gilt pictorial cover, 336 engravings. Very fine. $80-90

8-6. Collection of Photos. 1) Columbian Portfolio, Jones Bro., 1893, 24 different, each 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Very good. 2) Ten assorted issues, Portfolio of Photographs, Weiner Co., Chicago, 1893, each 11 x 14. About 16 pp. per issue. With explanatory text. Covers detached; faults. 3) Six assorted pieces, including three issues, 16 pp. each, of various publishers of the Fair attractions. Text and photos. Very good. $100-125 (17 pcs.)

8-7. "New York at the World's Columbian Exposition." Report of Board of General Managers. Published by Lyon, Albany, N.Y., 1894. 647 pp., including foldouts, illustrations, and plans. Cover and spine detached, contents fine. $50-60

8-8 "Guide to World's Columbian Expo." The Nut Shell The Ideal Pocket Guide. Illustrated, map, ground plans. Pleasing souvenir, published by Wade & Wrenn, 1893, 191 pp. Paper wrappers worn. Very good. With separate red cloth covered book containing about 12 glossy prints of Expo sights. Printed in Germany. 3 ¹/₂ x 7. Very good. $90-125 (2 pcs.)

8-9. Souvenir Pamphlets. Two items: 1) "Diagrams of World's Fair Buildings," compliments of Otis Elevator Co. Published by Rand, McNally, 1893, 32 pp. Very good. 2) "Souvenir," compliments of Fairbanks, Morse scales. 32 pp. Foldout, illustrations. Charming and very good. $60-80 (2 pcs.)

8-10. Century of Progress. Chicago, 1933 International Exposition. Group of 26 different postcards (five postally used), color and black-and-white, showing sights: Skyride, Giant Thermometer, Electrical Building, Avenue of Flags, and more. Fine. $80-100 (26 pcs.)

8-11. Assorted Expositions. Group of 14 postcards from eight fairs: 1) St. Louis World's Fair, 1904, one "hold to light," unused, colorful. Verso soiled. Also three black-and-white, of which two used. Following all unused: 2) Panama-Pacific, 1915, St. Francisco, color, of Tea Exhibit. 3) Hudson-Fulton, 1909, New York, three in color. 4) Canadian National, Toronto, black-and-white. 5) Lone Star, 1935, black-and-white, showing largest cow. 6) Sesqui-Centennial, 1926, Philadelphia, color. 7) Franco-British, 1908, London, color. 8) Coronation Exhibition, 1911, London, two in color. Attractive group. Very good to fine. $90-100 (14 pcs.)

8-12. Civil War General. Gen. Henry Abbot is invited to be a judge at the World's Columbian Exposition, and declines. T.L. to Abbot, on Expo letterhead, June 23, 1893, with Abbot's written reply in blank lower third of page. Signed with rank, with eight lines in his hand: "...I regret I must decline...(due to) pressure of my public duties...." With printed "Regulations Governing Awards" at the Expo, 4 pp. Letter to Abbot from War Dept., July 19, 1893, with orders to report. Letter from Expo to War Dept., Sept. 1892, requesting that Gen. Abbot prepare a paper on coastal fortifications, particularly "submarine mines." Very good to fine. $75-100 (4 pcs.)

9-1. Giant Advertising Fan. View Image   Sepia tones, London street scene, with calendar for twelve months of 1893 on one side. Verso shows over 65 small photos of theatrical stars of the era, including Ellen Terry. "Presented by Grafton Fur Co., Bond Street." 13 x 25 opened to full size, metallic gold wood frame, set under film front and back in modern corrugated 19 x 30 mount. A few trifling defects in paper of fan, else truly fantastic and extravagantly beautiful. $175-225

9-2. Stevengraph. Silk ribbon/bookmark, c. 1870's, of view of baby Moses in the Bullrushes executed in green, black, and white, with multicolor verse from Bible, quoting Exodus Chapter 2: "And When She Saw the Ark Among the Flags, She Sent Her Maid to Fetch." 2 ¹/₈ wide x 11 ¹/₈ long. On verso in margin, "T. Stevens, Coventry." Beautiful example of the Stevens artistry. With sepia carte of identical view, c. 1870's, by Goupil, Paris. Both fine. $250-300 (2 pcs.)

9-3. Cigarette Cards. Group of three complete sets: 1) National Flags and Coats-of-Arms (including Nazi), Player cigarettes, 50. 2) Coats-of-Arms, Wills, 50. 3) Flags, Wills, 25. Brilliant colors. Very fine. $125-150 (125 pcs.)

9-4. Cigarette Cards. Group of four complete sets: 1) Animals and Birds, Player, 50. 2) Animals and Insects, Player, 50. 3) Insects, Lambert & Butler, 25. 4) Plants, Player, 25. Brilliant colors. Very fine. $150-160 (150 pcs.)

9-5. Cigarette Cards. Group of three complete sets: 1) Sights of the World, Player, 25. 2) Products of the World, Player, 50. 3) Craft Skills, Wills, 50. Bright colors. Very fine. $125-150 (125 pcs.)

9-6. Cigarette Cards. Two different sets, each complete, 50 cards each, of Wills' "Do You Know?" series. Brightly colored illustrations of the answers to often-asked questions, such as, "What is the most beautiful building in the world?" Very fine. $100-110 (100 pcs.)

9-7. Indian Gum Cards. Colorful group of 29 cards from Goudey's celebrated "Indian Gum" series of 1930's. Each about 2 ³/₈ x 3, showing Indian Chiefs et al. Card nos. 4, 8 (two), 12, 17, 22, 24 (two), 38, 48, 49, 50, 51, 57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64 (three), 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 75, and 76 (two). Fine. $150-250 (29 pcs.)

9-8. Indian Gum Cards. Group of 20 cards from Goudey's celebrated "Indian Gum" series. Card nos. 77 (two), 78 (two), 79, 80, 82, 83 (three), 84, 85, 86 (two), 87, 88, 93, 94, 96, and 99. Also six Indian cards, 2 ¹/₈ x 2 ¹/₂ , from Wild West Picture Card Gum, nos. A-10, 27, 30; B-3, 14; and E-12. Three Davy Crockett cards, issued by Walt Disney. $150-200 (29 pcs.)

9-9. Helmar Turkish Cards. Group of 54 cards, all with genuine gold leaf, type T-107, issued c. 1910 by Helmar Cigarette Co., New York City. Including: 46 States of the Union, 1 New York City, 1 U.S., and 6 Indian Nations. Generally fine. Scarce. $125-150 (54 pcs.)

9-10. Trade Cards. Attractive assortment of 40, sizes about 3 x 4 to 3 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ , colorful group including merchants in Sacramento, Calif., Brooklyn, etc. Late 1800's. For coffee, cocoa (four), biscuits, ice cream (two), soap (three), dyes, spices, sewing machines, wallpaper, bicycles, umbrellas, and more. Fine to very fine. $150-300 (40 pcs.)

9-11. "Strange People." View Image   Full deck of 52 cards, 1895, with photos of Indians, "Eskimau," Japanese, Laplanders, Sheik, "Far Away Moses," Samoans, etc. Cover of original box present. About fine. $75-100 (53 pcs.)

9-12. The Circus comes to Town! Hopefully, with the acts pictured here: trapeze artists, jugglers, balancing acts, sword swallowers, high wire acts, cycling artists, animal virtuosi bears, horses, monkeys, dogs, etc. About 105 photos, most glossy 8 x 10, plus publicity sheets and brochures of circus entertainers looking for bookings. Mid 20th century. The Niccolini's Chimpanzee Act included. Generally fine to very fine. $100-200 (Over 105 pcs.)

9-13. Amulets. A pair: Duck, Babylonian. Back with geometric design. ¹/₂ x ³/₄ (20 mm). Cat's face, Bronze Age. ¹⁵/₁₆ x 1 ⁵/₁₆ (23 mm). Amulets had a spiritual and medical connotation. In the latter, an ill person would wear an amulet around his or her neck to promote cure. Interesting conversation pieces for display. $100-120 (2 pcs.)

9-14. Amulets. Egyptian, Late Period. Two different. Sphinx, ¹/₂ x ⁵/₈ (15 mm). Urological specimen, blue faience, ¹/₂ x ⁵/₈ . $100-120 (2 pcs.)

9-15. Magic. View Image   "Zolo, Magician" pictured on his red and black illustrated letterhead, occupying about one-third of page. A.L.S., "Phila. enroute," 1927, to Houdini Club, stating that his friend, Clinton Burgess, former Houdini Club member, offers "to give you all the help he can...." Signed "Mystically yours, Al Zolo." Light edge toning, else fine and very attractive. $90-100

9-16. Masonic Covers. Group of 25 envelopes, each with different illustration, including Santa Claus (two), elephant, sorcerer, camel, etc. From Lulu Temple, Philadelphia, c. 1919, advertising special event sponsored by the Masons. Size 5 ¹/₂ x 8. With "Permit No. 520," example of early postal permit cover. Some toning and minor wear, else generally very good. $125-150 (25 pcs.)

9-17. New Testament Cards. Issued c. 1810, during Napoleonic Wars. Collection of 46 different, 2 ¹/₂ x 4, each with small illustration and French text. Numbers 1 through 45, and 48. Each Biblical event described: birth of Jesus, Jesus in the temple, first miracle, conversion of Mary Magdalain, etc. Fine to very fine. $100-125 (46 pcs.)

9-18. Nuremberg Chronicles. Leaf from the world's first encyclopædia, printed 1493, its sources the largest private library in the city. Printed by Gutenberg's contemporaries, Wöhlgemut, Schedel, Alt, Köberger, and an apprentice of the time, Albrecht Dürer, who worked on some of the illustrations. 12 x 16 ¹/₂ , with four Popes pictured on each side. Latin text. Contemporary note in ink in one of the wide margins. Some toning, original light horizontal center fold, else a very fine example from this historical work. $150-250

9-19. "R.M.S. Mauretania." Sister ship of Lusitania. Scrapbook, 1933, of a honeymoon cruise to Caribbean and South America. Mounted on pages: about 30 snapshots (on light side), 18 programs and menus, 10 postcards, 4 ship's newspapers, and various miscellaneous items, including a ribbon imprinted "Cuba is for Cubans." Edge chipping. Fair. $100-150

9-20. Illustrated Billheads. Group of 16, representing three important metal manufacturers of the 1870's: Washburn & Moen, Worcester, Mass., galvanizers (4); Wm. James Co., Newark, N.J., hubs (8); and Eagle Co., Conn., scythes (5). Each with generously-sized illustration, some with outstanding calligraphy. Fine to very fine. $80-100 (16 pcs.)

9-21. Steamboats and Shipping. Group of 16, illustrated, 1870's-1880's, for Steamer Devoe (Zanesville-Marietta-Parkersburg), Lizzie Cassel (same), Mink 2 (Zanesville-McConnelsville), plus receipts for ship stores, etc. Outstanding vignettes: Indians on horseback (two), allegorical figures, etc. 2 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₂ to 3 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ . One duplicate, balance all different. Colorful and attractive. Fine to very fine. A splendid assortment. $80-100 (16 pcs.)

9-22. Billheads of 1850's to 1870's. Group of 46, for a wide variety of businesses in the Northeast, the hub of manufacturing at the time. Including wheels, gold, iron, leather, silver, printing, and more. Showcasing the versatility of the printing industry. About 4 x 8 ¹/₂ to 8 x 10. Slight duplication. Unillustrated. Very good to fine. $125-150 (46 pcs.)

9-23. Guns. Group of 12 billheads of Merwin, Hulbert Co., New York City, 1870's, 8 x 8 ¹/₂ , deep blue, with nearly 5"-wide illustration of a gun. All same. Edge wear or mousechew, not affecting illustration; separation starting on same. A popular subject, eminently diplayable. $100-200 (12 pcs.)

9-24. Bridgeport Brass Co. One of the most important factories in America in its day. Group of 6 billheads, 1870's, each with 2 ¹/₄ x 3 ¹/₂ illustration of their factory with train approaching. Fine. Bridgeport was the center of the brass industry well into the twentieth century. $40-60 (6 pcs.)

9-25. Billheads. Group of 18 for Dann Bros., maker of carriage woodwork, New Haven, Conn., 1870's. Most 4 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ , some larger, illustrating two carriage styles. All same. Bills with interesting purchase details. Fine. $50-75 (18 pcs.)

9-26. Still Used Today! Group of 17 billheads illustrating the wire conductor of Gilbert & Bennett Mfg., 1870's. In red and black. 4 ¹/₂ x 8, with 1 ¹/₂ x 3 illustration at top. All same. Manhattan's Pearl St., their address, no longer exists, but their product is still in active use. Fine to V.F. $50-75 (17 pcs.)

9-27. Americana. Group of 7 items, from 1826 to modern times: 1) Letter, Cherry Valley (N.Y.?), 1826. "I mean to pay all of my deats [sic]...I have a tub of Butter at Mr. Mancin's. If you will be so good as to call him and get the Butter...it weighed About 80 Pounds...." Also a note at bottom of page to Mancin to release the Butter "or money, if it is sold." Integral address-leaf. 2) Indenture, 1831, partly printed, for a young man of 19 to sign on as an apprentice in the jewelry business in Philadelphia. 3) Surgeon's manuscript certificate of exemption for militia man of 9th Regt., Kentucky Militia, 1828. "I find him disqualified." On handmade paper. 4) Two manuscript poems, 1840. 5) Richard Nixon, color photo, 11 x 14. Mat corner damage. 6) Gerald Ford, T.L.S., 1986. The latter two Presidential items with secretarial signatures. Condition of lot good to fine. $125-150 (7 pcs.)

9-28. The World Trade Center. Promotional booklet issued by builder of the World Trade Center, Port of New York Authority, Aug. 1968, showing a model of the yet-unbuilt towers. Entitled, "The Port of New York at your Call...." "First occupancy will take place in 1970, with completion of the entire project scheduled for 1972...The unique architectural plan of the Center comprises two great 110-story towers rising from an open plaza of five acres...." 4 x 9, (12) pp., blue and black on white. On cover, crisp bluetone aerial photo of lower Manhattan and the metropolitan area, taken before any demolition had begun; the magnificent Hudson-Manhattan terminal building (restored just before it was torn down!) and the ancient, charming buildings of Radio Row are still standing. (The towers would not begin rising until Mar. 1969.) Inside, full-page photo of model of the future World Trade Center, with facing page offering glowing copy on its benefits: "...will provide significant time and money savings resulting from the ability to make all important business contacts in one location, thus eliminating costly delays...Immediate availability of information on world trade markets...." The "world trade" focus on the buildings became a misnomer almost immediately upon their completion; to fill the vast acreage of empty offices, almost anyone with a rent check could obtain space. Eric Darton, author of an important book on the World Trade Center, has written: "...The building of the WTC is a tale of how New York's power-brokers hijacked a public agency, the Port Authority, to build a massive real estate speculation. Their goal was to use the trade center as leverage to expand Lower Manhattan's financial district - in which they were heavily invested - while driving up property values throughout the whole area. It is hard to imagine a more blatant instance of entrenched power and wealth circumventing - and in fact, subverting - the democratic process...." Rare ephemera, from files of an export executive who spoke at early planning sessions. In choice condition. $125-175

9-29. Reign of Geo. III. Jumbo folio manuscript vellum indenture, in English, for lands in Stratford, England, May 4, 1764. 26 x 29, two leaves, first with elaborately copper-engraved heading. Three red wax seals, each with sigs.; red penwork borders. Some soiling, fold wear, else V.G. Impressive. $60-80

9-30. Miniature Renaissance Prayer Leaves. Two consecutive manuscript leaves  in Dutch from a miniature prayer book, c. 1440, rich brown on handmade cream paper, 2 ³/₄ x 3 ⁷/₈ . From the Low Countries, the first to break the tradition of using Latin in prayer books. Penned in a lettre batarde script, with pleasingly generous margins. At this early date, the use of paper rather than vellum for this purpose is unusual. One large semicircular waterstain at margin of both leaves, else fine, dark, and lovely for display. $90-125 (2 pcs.)

9-31. From the Last Crusade. Exquisite manuscript leaf from a traveling Bible of the years of the Eighth and last Crusade. France, probably Paris, c. 1260, 4 x 6 ¹/₄ , rich brown on vellum, ornamented with "pheasant plume" in orange and bright blue. Scribed in a subminiature hand, with nine lines of script to the inch. On notably sheer vellum, with a surface like suede. Occasional contemporary notations in margin. With the end of the last Crusade, "the kingdom of Jerusalem came to an end. The Franks evacuated Syria, leaving behind them only the ruins of their castles and churches to bear witness, to this very day, of the crusades they had waged and of the kingdom that they had founded and lost."--Encyclopædia Britannica, 1958 ed. Perhaps this leaf was carried to the Holy Land. Some darkening from handling to porcelain-like ecru, small inlaid repair patch, else very good. Provenance: From a Bible once owned by William Foyle of Beeligh Abbey. $125-150

9-32. Olde England. Manuscript leaf produced in the Oxford workshop of one of the few thirteenth-century mediæval English illuminators whose name is known: William de Brailes. C. 1240, 5 x 7 ¹/₄ , milk chocolate brown on vellum, with fine embellishment  in his style in red and blue. (Blue was a particularly difficult pigment to make; its use was measured.) The illuminator of the Oxford Bible, this is from the Book of Maccabees II, Chapters 2-4, of another Bible produced in his scriptorium. Light, pleasing ivory toning, else fine. Such attribution of specific leaves to a specific illuminator's workshop is seldom possible. His work is the subject of a book by Claire Donovan, De Brailes Hours: Shaping the Book of Hours in Thirteenth-Century Oxford, University of Toronto Press, 1991. In Aug. 2002, a de Brailes leaf realized $1,725 on eBay. $400-500

9-33. Twelfth-Century Manuscript. Charming manuscript fragment c. 1100-1150, central Italy, in Latin. On both sides of vellum, about 2 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ , in brown ink. "...woven for him an immortal tunic from water and the spirit, which has brought those who have sought diligently to perfection, so that they might be made worthy to possess the substance of the Father Himself. Whoever shall have forsaken a brother in order to have Christ as brother will await his inheritance, who after he shall have handed over his substance to his own will never die, nor abandon his children as orphans. But his children, as if perfect men, possess His riches." Possibly part of a homily for the Vigil of Pentecost. With full translation. Manuscripts of this early period are now sparse on the market. Minor wear, else very good. $225-325

9-34. "Adirondack Region of New York." Topographical survey of one of the most beautiful areas of America. Book, 533 pp., prepared for Legislature of New York State, 1879. Containing 13 large folding maps and views, black and white, and several color prints of special locations. With tables, technical illustrations, and index. Cloth with wear and staining, contents clean; a few folding items torn near bound edge, else very good. From library of Rep. Oscar Curtis, member N.Y. Assembly, 1880. $150-200

9-35. Dishwasher by Colt! Original india ink artwork for decorative nameplate for the dishwasher made by the Colt gun company. Bearing five manuscript dates between Mar. 18, 1926 and Jan. 3, 1927. "Colt Autosan - Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co., Hartford, Conn...Motoco...," the latter the newly contracted name of Motometer, maker of the plate. India ink, mounted on 7 ³/₄ x 8 board, with shop markings and an astonishing twelve pencil signatures (some with initials) of artists and supervisors who labored over this design, consuming 10 hours over ten months. Drawn four times actual size, to capture detail. This is the actual drawing from which a zinc die was made to make the Colt dishwasher nameplates. From archives of the Motometer Co., normally supplier of original-equipment radiator devices and nameplates to over 220 car and truck makers in the Teens and Twenties. By this time, the Motometer was rapidly becoming obsolete, and they began branching out into non-automotive nameplates. Some shop wear, but very good. Unusual Colt association item. Unique. $150-225

10-1. Carte of Union Officer. Head and shoulder pose, in uniform. Light handling soiling, image very fine. $70-80

10-2. A "Louisiana Tiger." View Image   One of Gen. Robert E. Lee's favorites, from the Tiger Rifles, the Louisiana infantry unit. Ambrotype of soldier Beauregard Littiton, shown seated, wearing braided jacket and cap, large ring on one finger. 2 ³/₄ x 3 ¹/₄ . Two dots in background near mat, else a beautiful example of image, mat, and case. A quiet pose for a most flamboyant soldier. Lee used the "Louisiana Tigers" - as they came to be known - in the most desperate situations: at the First Manassas, with Stonewall Jackson in the Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1862, at Spotsylvania. They led Lee's last offensive at Appomattox. Their colorful reputation for their hard-drinking and criminal behavior added to their mystique. Gen. Jubal Early, after watching them break through a Union line, shouted, "(They) may steal as much as they please now!" Ex-Baldwin Collection. Excessively rare. $1100-1800

10-3. Fireman. View Image   Ambrotype. Jacket front with insignias, including a Maltese cross comprised of four hearts. Hatless. Gold mat, half case. Hairline crack bisecting image, else with rich depth and contrast. $175-200

10-4. Antebellum soldier in Dress Uniform. View Image   Pre-Civil War tintype ("melainotype"), the subject possibly a West Point cadet. 3 x 4, gold mat with slight tarnish, wear on edge of half case. Superb image. $250-300

10-5. Ambrotype. View Image   Of seated couple in "Sunday best" clothes. Fine image, in beautifully detailed gutta percha case with floral bouquets, scalloped gold mat, embossed bronze-color velvet. 3 x 3 ¹/₂ . Choice condition. $80-100

10-6. Ambrotype of a Young Couple. Image near-perfect. Gold-tone mat stamped "Cutting's Patent / July 11, 1854 / Spooner Bros." Velvet facing. Shading on metal mat, cover detached. $60-80

10-7. Color Ambrotype. Pleasing pose of father with little girl. 3 ⁵/₈ x 4 ³/₄ . Leather half case. Ornate gold-tone mat. Image dark. $50-60

10-8. Daguerreotype. Of a young girl, about 9 or 10 years old. 2 ¹/₄ x 2 ³/₄ . Gold-tone mat, embossed velvet facing. Nice introspective pose. Cover detached, image fine. $70-90

10-9. Daguerreotype. View Image   Of young man with goatee in cape, top hat, and formal clothes. 3 x 3 ¹/₂ . Gold-tone mat, red velvet facing. Attractive brown case, bouquet in center. Some small scattered speckling, not affecting face. Handsome pose. $60-80

10-10. Boy Scouts. Shown at inception, 1908-09, in 25 sepia photos and 5 drawing replicas on 13 ¹/₂ x 18 ¹/₂ page, mounted each side. Early Underwood & Underwood photos of Scouts swimming, camping, hiking, nature study, making a fire "with not more than two matches," etc. Many pictures about 3 x 4. Two photos of founder of Boy Scouts, Baron Robert Baden-Powell included. Edges of sheet worn, but photos generally fine. All with captions. Rare and very early. $350-450 (Reserve $280)

10-11. William Jennings Bryan. Underwood & Underwood photos, 1906-08: a rare proof sheet of 18 photographs, each 3 ³/₄ x 4 ¹/₂ , showing six of Bryan, eight of Dr. Aked, and four of H.H. Vreeland of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, New York City, at desk, delivering a sermon, and in study. Mounted on both sides of sheet, about 15 x 18, notations beneath each photo designating selection for future use and date. Page edges worn, photos fine. Bryan was nominated for U.S. Presidency for the third time in 1908. $150-200

10-12. Photographic Album of Horses. C. 1870's, England, 8 x 10 leatherbound album of 60 pages containing about 128 sepia renderings extolling the equine breed. Photos of various sizes, some mounted two or more per page, showing numerous types: thoroughbreds, coach horses, hunting, riding; including paintings and more. Men, women, children, and animals are pictured with the numerous types of horses. Front cover detached, contents fine. $300-350

10-13. Captain of China Clipper. Ambrotype of sea captain, wearing cap at rakish tilt. Tinted. From Kennebunkport, Maine. 2 ³/₄ x 3 ¹/₄ . Except for spot of silvering with bull's-eye in background, the image, mat, and case are superb. Scarce, and a choice collector's piece. $750-950

10-14. Little Boy with Dog. View Image   Tintype under glass. A most appealing image. 2 ³/₄ x 3 ¹/₄ . Scalloped gold metal mat, satin facing. Some case wear, image very fine. $150-175

10-15. Two Brothers. View Image   Daguerreotype. About 5 and 10 years old, respectively. 2 ³/₄ x 3 ¹/₄ . Scalloped gold metal mat, satin facing. Few minor defects, on jacket and background, else fine. Exquisitely designed case. $70-90

10-16. Father with Little Daughter. Daguerreotype of child on father's lap. 3 x 3 ¹/₂ . Oval gold metal mat, wine velvet facing. When tilted, scratches on image noted. Light tan leather case with brown medallion has some wear. $60-80

10-17. High Collar. Daguerreotype of distinguished gentleman in high collar and silk cravat, with short, dark beard. 2 x 2 ¹/₂ . Gold metal mat, red silk faille facing. Trivial oxidation at edge, else very fine. Case choice, with ornately detailed design of bird on vine. $80-100

10-18. Wisconsin Photo Album. C. 1890-1920, about 190 photos, most of professional quality. Sepia, glossy, and matte, of landscapes, family, parades, snow-shoeing, waterfalls, and some travel scenes. Obviously from a wealthy family, judging from attire, settings, and automobiles (one large photo of a c. 1908 Stanley Steamer, filled with family, license plate clear). Photo sizes from about 2 x 3 to 5 x 7, all meticulously mounted on heavy board pages. Album 7 x 11 ¹/₄ , 2 ¹/₄ thick. Some wear at binding. Photo quality superb. $400-600

11-1. Maj. Gen. Moshe Dayan. View Image   One of the most popular of Israel's Generals. Fought with Wingate, lost an eye in World War II against Vichy France, Minister of Defense, Chief-of-Staff, etc. A.N.S., 1 p., early 1970's, Jerusalem, written during a Cabinet meeting (lower portion shows Levi Eshkol as Finance Minister). To his colleague, Minister Moshe Bar-Am. "...I do not know who wishes 100% realization here. I am willing to be satisfied with much much less - but we should beware of the possibility that the devaluation would cause more damage than benefit...." 4 x 6 ¹/₂ , folded. Eleven lines in dark blue ink; addressed on verso in Dayan's hand. Very scarce and penned under unusual circumstances: Hebrew printing in black discernable on portion of sheet, revealing this to be internal Cabinet notepaper! Ex-archive of Bar-Am, the recipient. With cover honoring Dayan's visit to U.S., 1970, with beautiful gold cachet. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

11-2. The Return. Illustration with text, in German, as "Broadside No. 2," issued 1902 by Jewish National Fund. Printed in shades of blue, 3 ³/₄ x 5 ¹/₂ , at top of 8 ³/₄ x 11 ¹/₂ page, by famed artist E.M. Lilien, picturing Abraham seated behind barbed wire, in exquisite Art Nouveau style. An angel points in direction of a farmer toiling on the land in the distance. Hebrew title reads, "May our eyes behold your merciful return to Zion." This was issued at a critical period: Theodor Herzl had advanced the proposal of a state for Jews six years previously. Broadside No. 1 was issued in 1901, when the Jewish National Fund was established. This Broadside No. 2 relates the story of the rescue of the Jews in Persia (Book of Esther). The symbolic scene pictured, of Abraham, the angel, and the Promised Land, is one that was subsequently used on other printed occasions. Choice. $300-400

11-3. Samuel Mohilever. Early Zionist leader. A.L.S. written almost ten years before Theodor Herzl's first Zionist Congress. From Bialystok (Poland), 1890, in Hebrew, 1 p., on embossed letterhead, to Menahem Ussishkin, President of Jewish National Fund, and noted Russian Zionist leader. Rabbi Mohilever writes, "I hope to receive from you the offers you wish to submit to the Committee," mentioning the leadership, philanthropist Wisotzky, Greenberg (President of the Odessa Committee), and others. Important letter from a pioneering Russian Zionist and founder of organization Lovers of Zion, one of the earliest adherents of a Jewish homeland. Very fine and rare. $400-600

11-4. Dr. Abraham Granovsky. Signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence. T.L.S., Jerusalem, 1940, on his letterhead, to Workmen's Housing Co. "I do think that creation of easy, healthy inexpensive conditions for workmen's housing in the cities near the large colonies is one of the basic elements of the foundation of a healthy Hebrew society in our land...." With further views on the importance of the settlement. File holes and stamp in blank area, not affecting text. In Hebrew. Granovsky's personal letters are very rare. Fine. $300-400

11-5. President Chaim Herzog. T.L.S., 1960, as Chief of Intelligence of Israel Defense Forces, to Moshe Bar-Am, Knesset member. He writes that his efforts to place Bar-Am's son in the Intelligence Force were unsuccessful. His personal profile was well suited to be an officer in the Engineering Corps, but not for Intelligence service. "I am sorry I was not able to assist you. I did the best I could." Signed in red ink as Lt. Gen., Chief of Intelligence. With original envelope in Herzog's hand, and signed as sender. With I.D.F. Field Post Office handstamp. Two file holes in blank margin. Herzog's letters while in military service are uncommon; he later became President of Israel. Fine. $250-350 (2 pcs.)

11-6. Ephraim Katzir. President of Israel. T.L.S. on official Presidential letterhead, to Minister of Labor and Welfare Moshe Bar-Am, Jerusalem, 1977. Discussing latest achievements of Bar-Am's Ministry. "If only your plans for the future be realized, and we form a society in which each and every citizen would get...suitable conditions, proper education, jobs, and good care if needed...We wish to form a just society which takes care for every citizen...where an individual and a family lived in comfort/prosperity." Endorsed "Personal" at top level, apparently in Katzir's hand, and "10 copies" on verso, in Bar-Am's hand. Choice signature. File holes away from text. Scarce and very fine. Ex-Bar-Am archive. $150-250

11-7. President Yitzhak Navon. T.L.S., 1984, on his letterhead as Prime Minister's Deputy and Minister of Education, Jerusalem, to a member of Labor Party. Written soon after his election. "My sincere thanks for your warm greetings and congratulations for my success. I could surely use these in my new position." File holes in blank margin, else very fine. $150-200

11-8. Israel's Leading Ladies. Group of six items: First Ladies and Prime Ministers' wives. 1) Lea Rabin, signature in hebrew on 1995 official cover in memory of Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated. 2) Aura Herzog, official Presidential greeting card plus her signed photo. 3) Rachel Ben-Tzvi, A.L.S. on her official President House stationery, including regards from her husband. "He is working & working...." 4) Gila Katzav, signed photo, 2000. 5) Ziporah Sharet, official envelope, signed and addressed, 1968. 6) Miriam Eshkol, T.L.S. as Honorary President of Friends of Jerusalem Artists' House, discussing Bezalel. One signed in English, others in Hebrew. Generally fine to very fine. $200-300 (7 pcs.)

11-9. The St. Louis. The German ship whose trip in 1939 earned the name "Voyage of the Damned." Its passenger list of 93 Jewish refugees were refused entry by Cuba and by the U.S., and was forced to return to Europe. Most of the passengers were subsequently murdered by the Nazis. Group of three items: 1) Menu of the day, Apr. 21, 1935, in form of a double card with day's activities listed. Norwegian fjord illustrated. 2) Postcard with message written on board, ship's postmark, Apr. 7, 1936, and circular stamp "On High Seas on board M.S. St. Louis." 3) Cover, Hebrew-English, with cachet, 1959, honoring Albert Balin, the Jew who founded Hamburg-America Line. Ironic that Balin's ship was used by Hitler as an instrument in the death of its Jewish passengers. Fine to very fine. $150-200 (3 pcs.)

11-10. Secret Journey to the Promised Land. Shipboard program printed on mimeograph, June 14, 1946, aboard the S/S Marine Shark, a vessel bringing Holocaust survivors from Europe's D.P. camps to Palestine. A clandestine voyage, at a time when England would not permit such entries, forcing them to return or be placed again in camps. We do not know if this vessel was permitted to disbark. Program is light purple, original ink having faded, 8 ¹/₂ x 11, with details of the Sabbath entertainment, including songs. Large Menorah and star. Center fold, soiled. A most unusual memento, and rare to have been saved by a refugee, under the circumstances. $200-250

11-11. Decorative Pop-Up New Year's Greeting Card. View Image   Unusual five-tier effect, a rabbi in center layer, reading from Torah. Doves and profusion of flowers, with lustrous window effect. Brilliantly colored on glossy board. Printed in Germany, early 1900's. 6 ¹/₄ x 9 ¹/₂ . Rare in choice condition. $200-250

11-12. Philatelic Souvenirs. Each with bold signature of famous Russian-Jewish painter Marc Chagall on front of envelope, in tribute to Israel.

A. David Ben-Gurion. Israel's first Prime Minister pictured on two postage stamps. First Day Cover, 1974. Plain cachet. Chagall has signed in black crayon in blank area. Excellent. $125-175

B. Dr. Chaim Weizmann. Chemist, aided in securing Balfour Declaration, first President of Israel. Pictured on cachet, 1949. Bold Chagall signature in black crayon in blank area. Exc. $125-175

C. Theodor Herzl. Founder of Zionism, writer. Shown on stamp. With cachet, 1954. Dark signature on Chagall in blank area. Excellent. $125-175

D. Golda Meir. First woman Prime Minister of Israel, played leading role in the nation's politics. Pictured on stamp, 1981. Plain cachet. Dark Chagall signature. Excellent. $125-175

11-13. State of Israel Silver Medals. Group of 11 different, .935 silver, 1 ¹/₂ " diameter. Depicting Jewish Soldiers 1939-45, Holocaust, Moses Montefiore, Olympics, Carmel Forest, Dwell in Safety, Pidyon Haben, In Your Land, Volunteer, Fruit of Old Age, etc. Some oxidation starting. All Proof. $100-110 (11 pcs.)

11-14. Maps of Holy Land. View Image   Group of four, 1819, from English scholar Edward Wells of Oxford: 1) "Solomon's Temple," 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ³/₄ . 2) "Two Kingdoms of Judah and Israel," 10 ³/₄ x 11 ¹/₂ . 3) "The Sanctuary," 8 ¹/₂ x 9 ¹/₂ . 4) "Plan of Jerusalem," showing City of David and the Temple. 8 ¹/₄ x 10. Slight foxing, else fine. $190-225 (4 pcs.)

11-15. Yitzhak Rabin. Prime Minister of Israel, Nobel Prize winner; assassinated 1996. Photo, 3 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ , signed in lower margin. With 1977 letter of transmittal from his office, explaining that the Prime Minister is unable to answer mail but here "is a personally signed photograph." V.F. $90-110 (2 pcs.)

11-16. "Jerusalem." Small booklet c. 1890, containing nine color views on heavy board of Jerusalem's famous sights. Multilingual titles, including English. 4 x 8. Display of dried flowers and leaves from each site, arranged on blank page facing each view, presumably by a contemporary traveler. Lacking covers, but charming and evocative. $50-70

11-17. Jewish Leaders. Group of three items: 1) Adolph Lewisohn, copper magnate and head of his investment firm; subsequently devoted his time and money to philanthropy. T.L.S., New York City, 1938, sending a book of season tickets for the Lewisohn Stadium concerts in N.Y.C. He subsidized nightly concerts held throughout the summer, charging token prices, which continued for decades. Fine. 2) Rabbi Stephen S. Wise (recipient of the aforementioned tickets), head of Free Synagogue in N.Y.C., cofounder of NAACP and American Civil Liberties Union, Pres. of American Jewish Congress. Two T.Ls.S., 1923-24, on letterhead of Free Synagogue, offering aid to a Mrs. Gardner in her plan to give blind persons vacations, and, to the same correspondent, sending thanks for her praise of his tribute to Woodrow Wilson, "this great and outstanding American." With a few manuscript additions in his hand. Fine. $150-175 (3 pcs.)

12-1. Israel's First Year of Existence. 1948 commemorated in Yearbook of United Palestine Appeal in 1949. Oversize 11 x 13 ¹/₂ , 98 pp., vivid color cover of flags. With articles on Dr. Chaim Weizmann, Sen. Herbert Lehman, Ben-Gurion, Sharett, Morgenthau, and more. Many photos of historic events of that first year. Fine and rare. $70-90

12-2. Anglo-Palestine Co. View Image   Debenture certificate c. 1905, printed in Jaffa by wood block and letterpress, never issued. 9 x 11, set in acid-free mat 14 x 16. Unusual border design, combining Hebrew letters and Star of David in Art Nouveau styling. 1000 Francs acknowledged from Jewish National Fund. The Anglo-Palestine Co. was a Zionist bank proposed by Theodor Herzl, and is the forerunner of today's Bank Leumi. Very fine and strikingly attractive. $90-120

12-3. Stock Certificate. Issued 1909, Anglo-Palestine Co., Ltd., for one share to S. Cohen, Paddington, Liverpool, England. Vertical cartouche with Moorish design, ruby-red seal. 7 x 10, in acid-free mat 13 x 16. Lightly stamp-cancelled. Printed by Flint, London. Very fine. $90-100

12-4. Jewish Colonial Trust. "Share Warrant" certificate, issued 1900, its first year. Printed in English and Hebrew, in blue and black and red seal and four small photos, one of the Wall. 7 x 13, in acid-free mat 14 x 20. Exceptional. Very fine. $125-175

12-5. Metropolitan Bank. Share certificate, printed in Palestine, issued 1928. With illustration of Dome of the Rock mosque. In peach, blue, and black, with gold seal, and coupons 7 through 18 affixed. 12 x 14, in acid-free mat 16 x 19. Four small cancellation holes in blank area. Printed in English and Hebrew. Very fine. $80-100

12-6. Workers' Bank Ltd. Share warrant (stock certificate), 1922, printed in Palestine, in English and Hebrew. 6 x 10, in acid-free mat 11 x 15. Attractive blue border, red seal. Three small tan stains, else fine. $60-85

12-7. Colonization of Yeshiva Students. "In Eretz-Israel Co., Ltd. of Jerusalem." 1929. Printed in Palestine. A most unusual stock certificate, bearing a significant design of work on the land with religious study. Designed by Gur-Aryeh of Raban of Bezalel, the artistic fount of Palestine design. 6 x 13, in acid-free mat 11 x 17-1/2. Soft tones of maize, peach, and taupe, set off with bright orange seal. Illustrations of pastoral scene, tree, and religious scroll. Printed signature of noted Chief Rabbi Kook as President, with three others, in English and Hebrew. Choice. $60-90

12-8. Hadassah Medical Organization. Two A.Ls.S., 1928 and 1943, the former by builder of Hospital on Mt. Scopus and head of Hadassah, Haim Yassky. He was murdered Apr. 13, 1948, when a convoy of doctors and nurses was attacked by Arabs. Both letters on Organization letterheads, in Hebrew. Fine. $60-80 (2 pcs.)

12-9. "A moral claim on the civilized world." Important policy paper published by U.S. Department of State, Report to the United States Government and His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. Switzerland, Apr. 20, 1946. An Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry surveys the plight of the Jews released from concentration camps and their future in Europe and in Palestine. Special subjects such as Christian influence, the need for Arab education, and the Balfour Declaration are considered. A thoughtful work, devoid of platitudes. Paper wrappers, 92 pp. Fine. $100-150

12-10. Anti-Semitism and other Hates. Group of 10 items, espousing hatred of Jews and Negroes: 1) "The Hidden Hand," monthly diatribe against Jews, this issue Sept. 1921, 6 pp., London. 2) Leaflet of Christian Aryan Protection League, London, 1935. Separation at fold. 3) Two armbands from Nazi camps in U.S., one imprinted "Arbeitet für O.T.," brown cloth; other with red swastika on white cloth. Both with wear. 4) Flyer and stamp-size label, "Fight Communism." 5) Small flyer imprinted, "We Are Back!," with swastika. 6) Two duotone photos, 3 x 4, of American skinheads, Nazi flags, and group giving Nazi salute. 7) Flyer with virulent anti-black and anti-Semitic text. Printed both sides, 3 x 8 ¹/₂ . Items 3-7 are c. 1970-90. $225-250 (10 pcs.)

12-11. "Dangers of Palestine Partition." Jewish State or Ghetto Royal Commission's Proposals Examined. Book by J.M. Machover on the Balfour Declaration and its effect on Mandate for establish-ment of a homeland for Jews. Hunt, Barnard, London: 1937. Cloth, 208 pp. With autograph on title page of "Rabbi W. Gold, Jerusalem," a signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence. Light wear. $250-300

12-12. "The Decisive Six Days." Book on the Six Day War, 1967, Israel's victorious battle for survival, by Brig. Gen. C. Herzog, later President of Israel. Foreword by Gen. Rabin, Chief-of-Staff in 1967. Printed in Israel in English, French and Hebrew, 1967. Cloth, 160 pp., many photos, with three-language captions, attractive maps on endpapers. Inscription to a boy, and signed, in Hebrew, by Herzog, dated 1969. Light wear. Scarce. $250-300

12-13. Tale of the Exodus. Book of Haggadah, with unusual art treatment by artist S. Katz, in blues, gold, olive, and purples throughout the book. Published in Jerusalem, 1980. Red cloth, heavy gilt decoration on cover, decorative endpapers. In Hebrew. On dedication page, seven lines and signature in hand of Pres. Y. Navon, in Hebrew, dated on Purim holiday, 1980. Beautiful and scarce. $175-225

12-14. Southern Judaica. Unique official specimen sheet hand-printed by U.S. Patent Office, granting trademark to Morris W. Levy of Dallas, Texas, for a truck body converted to a traveling shop. Charming, detailed full-side-view woodcut of a vintage truck with elaborate signage, "Plumbing Shop On Wheels System / Levy Plumbing Co.," "continuously used...since 1916," registered Nov. 22, 1927. Large plumbers wrench painted on body, and monogram on door. 7 ³/₈ x 11. This is believed to be the actual specimen sheet from Patent Office master files, discarded following microfilming. Three-hole punch in blank margin, pencil notation of Harry Pulfer, auto emblem historian and colleague of Bill Harrah (letter of provenance accompanies), else very fine. The ultimate in auto obscurity: a bona fide marque but unlisted in all reference works. $200-250

12-15. Books. 1) Spirit of the Ghetto by Hapgood. A New England Yankee writes of the cultured life of the Jews on the Lower East Side. First published 1902. Evocative of Israel Zangwill and Jacob Riis in its portrayal of individuals and their achievements under poverty. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, 1967 ed. Cloth, 313 pp., illustrated, d.j. Fine. 2) History of the Jews by Deutsch. From Babylonian captivity to 19th century. Bloch Publishing, N.Y., 1910, cloth, 122 pp. Soiling on spine, contents about fine. $60-70 (2 pcs.)

12-16. Allenby. British Field-Marshall, known as "Conqueror of Jerusalem" (Dec. 1917) from the Turks; his campaign ranks "as one of the masterpieces of modern history" (Britannica). Given title of Viscount, appointed 1919 British High Commissioner for area during turbulent years for Palestine a pivotal influence in Jewish history. Large signature on 3 x 4 ¹/₂ slip. Ink a bit light, as signed. Fine. $60-70

12-17. The Sound of Music. Group of six different Hebrew/English songs for the Jewish immigrant, N.Y.C. imprint, early 1900's, with florid cover designs on sheet music. As new. $70-90 (6 pcs.)

13-1. Hitler. View Image   D.S., Jan. 25, 1944, promoting two Panzer Generals, von Knobelsdorff, descendent of Frederick the Great's chief architect, and Balck, both to ranks of Commanding Generals of respective Panzer Corps. 8 x 12, 1 p. With Hitler's cramped signature, characteristic of this period, and Gen. Schmundt. Very fine. $2250-2650

13-2. Anti-Semitic Broadside. View Image   Twenty photographs of "pro and con" on an election poster from Mar. 13, 1932 election, in which Hindenburg and Hitler were the main candidates. Ten leaders supporting Hindenburg are pictured under a banner proclaiming "We Choose Hindenburg" in German letters altered to resemble Hebrew lettering. In lower half, beneath a banner "We Choose Hitler" in heavily-stylized Blackletter type, are ten pictures of Nazis, including Goering, Goebbels, Strasser, et al. At bottom: "Check these faces - to whom should you listen?" A clever Nazi propaganda trick: by implication, that supporters of Hindenburg were Jews, and therefore, responsible for Germany's ills. One of Goebbel's imaginative, earlier feats of anti-Semitic propaganda, and a foreboding of things to come. Printed in Leipzig and Munich. 9 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₄ . Very fine. $350-450

13-3. "Fight with Hitler for Work and Bread." Important electioneering broadside, printed both sides, 8 ¹/₄ x 12, for the July 31, 1932 election. Attacking von Papen and Bruning, urging voters, "Do not believe them...Be on the side of those who never stop fighting for you, who never betray you, who stand always with you...The German people vote on 31 July." Using arguments of the high cost of living, low wages, and high taxes, Hitler propelled his party into the Reichstag with 230 votes, and himself, within seven months, into the Chancellorship. On tan paper. Very fine. Scarce. $300-400

13-4. Nazi Agitators in Austria. View Image   From the maelstrom of Austrian politics in 1932, emergence of the Nazi propaganda machine six years before the Anschluss. Rare broadside dated Nov. 8, 1932, calling for a "Protest Meeting" in Vienna, "entrance of Jews forbidden!" Printed one side, 6 x 9, bright orange, with black swastika. Anti-Semitic vituperation at its worst, accusing Jews of being responsible for Germany losing the First World War, escaping with their money to other lands, not paying war damage compensation. "We National Socialists demand immediate confiscation of all Jewish fortunes. Baron Rothschild is still in Vienna, yet to pay his war tax." Within two years, the Nazis attempted a coup in the capture of Vienna radio station, resulting in death of Dollfuss. By 1938, German troops stood on Austria's frontier, the Nazi Seyss-Inquart was Chancellor of Austria, and the transfer of Rothschild's steel industries to Hermann Goering was the final enactment of this broadside. Historic. Very fine and rarely seen. $350-450

13-5. Nazi Germany Leaves the League of Nations. Green paper ballot, 5 x 10 ³/₄ , asking the German voter to select "Ja" or "Nein" on the question of whether to withdraw from the League. This voter chose "Yes." Hitler's plebiscite of Oct. 14, 1933 protested the "unsuitable" actions of European nations, England and France, opposing Germany's wish to rearm; Germany withdrew. V.F. $150-200

13-6. Count Ernst Reventlow. German Nazi officer, NSDAP member since 1924, Chief Editor of Nazi newspaper Reichswort. In favor of unrestricted submarine warfare since World War I. T.L.S., 1937, on official letterhead, on death of his wife. Manuscript addition to letter: "...After a life full of misery, and without caring for herself, my wife...passed away...My life without her is worthless...." With Apr. 1939 issue of Reichswort, 4 pp., with swastika, Reventlow as Editor. Front page attacks F.D.R.'s plan for peace, with other anti-American and anti-Semitic articles. Fine. $250-350 (2 pcs.)

13-7. Franz von Papen. Nazi diplomat, Ambassador to Austria and Turkey, involved in famous "Five Fingers" espionage. Despite his achievements for the Nazis, he claimed contempt for them, and received a lighter sentence at Nuremberg. T.L.S., Vienna, Nov. 30, 1936, as Ambassador. To Wiedemann, concerning transfer to Vienna of Dr. (Karl) Haushofer, a geopolitician, often claimed to have inspired Hitler and Rudolf Hess. "Concerning Dr. Haushofer, I can only say that from the side of the A.O. his transfer here will be greatly opposed...Propose to Dr. Haushofer that he allow himself to be sent by the Reich's Ministry of Nutrition...His work would be better served than if he appeared as a member of the diplomatic mission...." Binding holes in margin, red underlining beneath three words. Fine. With full translation. $500-600

13-8. "Words of the Week." One of Goebbels' propaganda tools: A quote of Hitler magnified to poster size, with colorful and distinctive artwork. Group of five different, each 9 ¹/₂ x 14, exhorting the German population: "More than duty requires," "Where the German soldier stands, no one comes near," etc. Various colors, some even with subliminal messages. Published during the Nazi years. Very fine. $225-300 (5 pcs.)

13-9. Himmler. View Image   Hitler's Gestapo Chief, who built his SS into a feared and fearful secret service, virtually holding as prisoner entire countries. His attempt to negotiate a separate peace with the Allies toward the close of World War II proved unsuccessful, and he committed suicide when captured. T.L.S. on official letterhead, Munich, Jan. 29, 1934, awarding the Civil Mark of Distinction of SS to Fritz Sauckel. "By order of the Fuehrer...you have been appointed Honorary leader with rank of Group Leader within framework of the SA...." Sauckel, quasi-literate, was a member of the Nazi Party since its beginning, and made Gauleiter of Thuringia (in central Germany). In 1942, Hitler selected him to be the "labor czar," and in this position of power, and using any and all means, he deported over five million workers to factories and labor camps where many died. He was hanged at Nuremberg. Himmler signature large, in black ink (rather than his usual green). Two original folds neatly repaired on verso, else fine. With complete English translation. $800-1000

13-10. The Verdict. Special newspaper, published twice weekly by the U.S. Army in Germany following the end of World War II, titled, Die Neue Zeitung An American Newspaper for the German People on its masthead. This issue, Oct. 1, 1946, in German. 4 pp., 18 x 21 ¹/₂ , illustrated. With headline on front page of the twelve verdicts handed down at the Nuremberg Trials: Schacht, von Papen, Fritzsche, Hess, Funk, Raeder, Speer, von Schirach, von Neurath, and Donitz. Yellowed, else fine. Historic and scarce. $80-120

13-11. Flew 1,000 Missions. Luftwaffe pilot Herbert Kaiser, holder of Knight's Cross for 68 "victories," fought against England, Poland, Russia. T.L.S., 1987, in German, to an elderly woman in a rest home in Pennsylvania who has taken up autograph collecting. He comments on her "hobby" and writes a one page letter acceding to her wish, with some surprising views: "...The War was horrifying, and we can only hope that such a thing will never happen again in the life of mankind." Very fine. $75-100

13-12. Hitler's Speeches. Two pamphlets, in English, printed in Berlin: May 1933 (14 pp.) and Jan. 1937 (46 pp.), allowing an English-reading public the opportunity to study the substance of Hitler's speechmaking, which has been described by unsympathetic auditors as hypnotic. A member of the Diplomatic Corps had stated at the time that she came away mesmerized, yet not recalling a single statement. Both speeches here delivered in the Reichstag, the first titled, "Understanding Germany": Not long after the staged Reichstag fire, lays blame on the Versailles Treaty for Germany's ills. Makes no reference to the Enabling Act passed just weeks previously, which turned the German judicial system upside-down. The second speech, titled, "National Socialism and World Relations is a justification of the Nazi Way": "limiting armaments...improving international commerce...." Both pamphlets skillful executions of "the big lie." Printed wrappers. Light wear, else fine. $100-150 (2 pcs.)

13-13. Adm. Karl Doenitz. Naval commander; in submarine service from 1916; strategist of U-boat warfare; assumed leadership of Reich from Hitler. Typescript of "Act of Military Surrender" by Germany, May 7, 1945. In English, 1 p., five paragraphs. Doenitz has signed with date "5-9-77" in lower margin, with copy of telegram reporting first news of German surrender by newsman Edward Kennedy. $275-350 (2 pcs.)

13-14. Vienna Police File. Unique file, containing documents from 1938 to 1943, marked "The Chief of Police in Vienna Measures Against Subversive Activities." About 29 pp., manuscript and typewritten: signed letters, telegrams, documents, etc., from the Secret Police, Berlin Reichsminister, et al. Many are copies with signatures and docketing, some marked "Secret"; numerous Nazi stampings. Charges of Communist agitation, vandalizing, photographing of installations, staging of phony debates, Jewish "horror propaganda," security measures for districts with large numbers of foreign workers. Germany described as "invincible." File begins Aug. 3, 1938, four months after Hitler's formal takeover of Austria. In original folder, printed "Der Polizeiprasident...." $200-300

13-15. Dr. Hans Lammers. Head of Reich Chancellery, a lawyer who specialized in untangling legal messes for the Nazis. T.L.S., to Himmler, who has initialed "HH" at the top in his usual green pencil, Aug. 17, 1939, "temporaly Berchtesgaden," 2 pp. He refers to "new text of the draft for the Fuhrer directive concerning relocation of Germans from the southern Tyrol." Originally Hitler agreed to the deportation of the indigenous populations of the southern Tyrol (ceded to Italy after World War I), in order to obtain the support of Italy as an ally. Lammers proposes to alter some wording "under part 1 conveys the sense that all southern Tyroleans emigrating to Germany be provided with real estate, which surely is not possible and not intended...." Signed "Dr. Lammers." He was captured by the Allies, professing to know nothing about "the Final Solution," and sentenced to twenty years in prison. Binding holes in blank margin, original fold, else fine. $600-700

13-16. Dr. Hans Lammers/Karl Wolff. Signature verification form, 5 x 7 ¹/₂ , for each, postwar. Lammers (see lot above), large signature with date "1 September." Wolff a bold signature with date "1 Sept. 1945." Wolff was Himmler's number-two man after Heydrich's assassination. As Military Governor of North Italy from 1943, he was instrumental in negotiating with the Allies for peace in Italy in late April 1945. $275-325 (2 pcs.)

13-17. Oswald Pohl. View Image   Concentration camp organizer, Chief of SS Economic Office, friend of Himmler. T.L.S., Munich, Oct. 11, 1934, enthusiastically recommending promotion for Dr. Haertel, detailing his virtues, who has shown great zeal in looking out for unemployed SS men. Signed in pencil. Binding holes in blank margin, else fine. A function of his concentration camp supervision, from 1942, was the collection of valuables from Jewish victims, particularly dental gold, overseeing the melting process for deposit in the infamous "Max Heilinger Deposit Account." Tried by military tribunal after the War and hung for crimes against humanity. Edge tear. Scarce. $300-350

13-18. Arthur Seyss-Inquart. Chancellor and Governor of Austria; while Commissioner of Netherlands, sent five million Dutch as forced labor to Reich. Hitler's Minister without portfolio for six years; executed at Nuremberg. T.N.S. on correspondence card, 4 ³/₄ x 6 ³/₄ , 1942, from The Hague, sending thanks for birthday greetings. Two binding holes and red crayon mark in blank margin, else fine. Scarce. $400-450

14-1. The Gangs of New York. Desirable 1928 First Edition of the book behind the current motion picture. Subtitled, "An Informal History of the Underworld," by Herbert Asbury, 400 pp., including numerous black-and-white drawings and several photographic mugshots. Index, bibliography, and glossary of gangster slang. Alfred A. Knopf/Garden City (N.Y.) Publishing Co. "Copyright 1927, 1928." Believed a true First Edition, First Printing of cloth edition (it was also published that same year with cheaper printed paper-covered boards). In variant, unrecorded publisher's binding, with old-fashioned lamppost stamped in black on mocha cloth. Important and immensely absorbing history of crime in New York City, describing such colorful figures as Battle Annie, Babboon Connolly, Dago Frank, Gyp The Blood, Dopey Benny, Little Augie, and gangs such as the Cry Babies, Cake Eaters, Dead Rabbits, Bowery Boys, Five Pointers, et al., all described in Asbury's sparkling style. "...An attempt to chronicle the more spectacular exploits of the refractory citizen who was a dangerous nuisance in New York for almost a hundred years...Happily, he has now passed from the metropolitan scene, and for nearly half a score of years has existed mainly in the lively imaginations of industrious journalists, among whom the tradition of the gangster has more lives than the proverbial cat. Nothing has ever provided more or better copy than his turbulent doings, and hopeful reporters continue to resurrect him every time there is a mysterious killing in the slum districts or among the white lights of Broadway...." Lacking dust jacket (only one such copy found online at 600.00), light shelf wear at spine and tips, one very pale semicircular discoloration on cover, else internally clean and fine. Rare thus. $300-350

14-2. "The Little Corporal." Group of ten issues of magazine for boys and girls, including Vol. 1, Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1865; Vol. 2, nos. 1 through 5, 1866. Publication "for the children of America," edited by Alfred Sewell. 8 ¹/₂ x 12, 16 pp. ea., uncut. Illustration on front page of boy "fighting against wrong." Some foxing, most text clean. $50-70 (10 pcs.)

14-3. "Every Saturday." Group of ten issues of this scarce magazine, 1871, heavily illustrated in single and double pages. May 20, 27; June 3, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. About 20 pp. ea. Including Paris and the Commune, Ft. Jackson, Mississippi, Decoration Day, and more. Two front covers and one back cover show blacks. Edge wear, foxing, occasional tears. $50-70 (10 pcs.)

14-4. Farmer's Almanacs. Substantial collection of 60 different, plus 13 duplicates, 1818-1938. Of the total, 57 are nineteenth-century. Multi-faceted Boston publication of Robert C. Thomas. Paper covers, about 48 pp. each. With voluminous information on weather, geography, courts, as well as farm matters. The more recent dates contain interesting advertising. Condition understandably varied, fair with edge wear, to fine, but majority good. $250-350 (73 pcs.)

14-5. Children's Story Books. Group of three, c. 1895, brilliantly colorful, each about 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ¹/₂ , 8 pp., chromolithographed covers. 1) Merry Go Round. Raphael Tuck. 2) Childhood's Delight, poetry, McLoughlin Bros., N.Y. One corner of cover lacking, hand-sewn spine repair. 3) Cinderella, McLoughlin Bros. Corners of cover damaged. All typical picture books of the period, lavishly illustrated, soft covers. Wear does not detract from their appeal. $50-70 (3 pcs.)

14-6. Parliamentary Reports, 1780-81 and 1783. Two volumes: History of Debates & Proceedings in House of Commons.... Speeches, reports, and folding tables from Nov. 1780 to May 1781, and May to July 1783. 901 pp. in all, leather covers (one loose), marbled endpapers. Published by Debrett, London: 1782-83, respectively. Variety of subjects, including William Pitt, Lord North, Fox, and other notables on "...that accused...American War"; another Stamp Tax, and much more. Bindings worn, contents clean. $150-200 (2 vols.)

14-7. Annual Register. The year in review: group of three volumes, for years 1758, 1795, and 1845. News of "the troubles in North America...Gen. Braddock defeated...Mr. Wilberforce for a final Abolition of the Slave Trade...The tyrannies of Robespierre...Death of the son of Louis XVI...Salaries of the Directory...Great increase of Railway Undertakings...," news in Canada, and much more. Well organized history of each year, with resumé of each chapter. Printed by Dodsley, London: 1795, 1807, and 1846, respectively. Calf boards (some detached), about 1,400 pp. in all. Contents about fine. $200-300 (3 vols.)

14-8. America and Ireland. Annual Register for 1785, with considerable content on post-Revolution America, pre-Revolution France, and Ireland. Published by Robinson, London: 1786. 746 pp. Front board and spine lacking, some leaves loose, edge wear, but internally satisfactory. $100-125

14-9. "Wonderful Magazine & Marvellous Chronicle." C. 1793 (undated) London equivalent of a modern supermarket tabloid. Filled with bizarre accounts of medical cases, murders, heroic adventures, magical powers, and excerpts from "best-sellers" of the day, such as Gulliver's Travels. Some illustrations, 480 pp., weekly magazine bound in one volume, shown as no. III. Published by Hood. Calf worn, one board loose, foxing, else very good. Unusual and excessively rare. $300-400

14-10. "Atlantic Monthly." An early  1864 bound volume of this magazine which started in 1857 and is still published. Meant to be of a higher literary quality, without illustration, it featured writers of the New England school: Longfellow, Browning, Whittier, O.W. Holmes, and others. 780 pp., marbled boards. Published by Ticknor & Fields, Boston, 1864. Covers worn, front cover loose, contents clean. $70-90

14-11. M. Carey & Son. Early publisher of books, maps, and catalogues in Philadelphia, sends a letter, 1817, 3 pp., to editor Maj. O'Connor in New York City, to print no more than 50 copies, "as one river is now closed...(unable) to forward to many of the subscribers...." A list is included, with such notables as Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson, Nashville, Saml. Houston, 1st Lt. Inf., Knoxville, Gen. H.A.S. Dearborn, Boston, Maj. Gen. C.C. Pinckney, et al. Integral address-leaf. Edge torn (when originally opened), some words of text lost, splits at folds starting. $250-350

14-12. "Wandering Jew." By Eugene Sue. Published 1846, in German, by Franck, Stuttgart, 2nd ed., translated from French. 208 pp., marbled boards, leather spine. Ex-lib., heavily foxed, presumably blank endleaves removed. A rare edition, not found online. $70-90

14-13. Early Science Fiction. View Image   Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon as a dime novel, masthead of Seaside Library, 1881, 8 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₂ , 23 pp. Illustrations on each page. Later repair at spine, light edge wear, light soiling on first page. Rare early science fiction imprint. $375-450

14-14. Booksellers of 1890's. Nostalgic group of about 60 pieces from a book collector's reminiscences. Purchases from dealers in England, France, and America: invoices, letters, memos, price lists, postcards, etc. Some numismatic memories included. Generally very good to about fine. $75-100 (about 60 pcs.)

14-15. Three Booklets. Published in Moscow during World War II by Foreign Languages Publishing: 1) Stalin & the Red Army, by Russian Gen. Voroshilov, lauding Stalin's military career immediately after World War I. Photos, some in color. 62 pp. 2) The Might of the Soviet State, by Kalinin, Pres. of U.S.S.R. 43 pp. 3) The Peoples of Europe vs. Hitler, by Ponomarev. 90 pp. $70-90 (3 pcs.)

14-16. U.S. and France on the Edge of War! Pres. John Adams recommends a National Fast Day, following the XYZ Affair. Sermon of John Thornton Kirkland, 1798, reflecting tension of the times. "The Clergy of this country are led to express their sentiments on her political situation, not only by considering it as a right and duty, but also by the force of habit." 23 pp. Some wrinkles and foxing, else very good. In handsome custom-made folding slipcase, mocha leatherette over board, gold-stamped with title. $90-125

14-17. "Youth's Companion." Weekly illustrated magazine for teenagers, 1891, bound volume of 28 issues, July 2 through Dec. 31 (two are holiday "double issues"), 16 pp. ea., 11 x 16. Marbled boards, leather spine. Illustrations include football (1) and blacks (3). With stories, long and short, self-help ("How to Choose a College"), poems, puzzles, anecdotes, wonderful ads. Occasional light center horizontal fold, minor imperfections, spine wear, else generally clean and fine. $250-300 (28 issues)

14-18. "Negroland of the Arabs," Dickens, and more. Fascinating consecutive run of The Museum of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, Philadelphia. Collection of volumes 32-43, 1838-42, all in matching, original and highly decorative bindings, with ornate label on front endleaf, "A.G. M'Glashan, Plain and Fancy Book-Binder, Syracuse (N.Y.)." Sapphire blue and claret marbled boards, loden green leather and tips, ornamental gilt spine with butterscotch leather onlay, fore-edges delicately sprinkled in red. 600+ pp. each. A formidable treasury of this fascinating era, comprising the text of articles and literary works appearing in a wide array of European magazines and periodicals, in the fields of history, military and political affairs, culture, biography, literature, poetry, and more. Of particular interest to the Dickens specialist, in many cases these contain the first, or very early, serialized printings of his works in American magazines, including Master Humphrey's Clock and Barnaby Rudge. A very small sampling of articles, from just one volume: "Civilisation of Africa," "Republic of Texas," "Tours in the Russian Provinces," "Liberia," "War with America, a Blessing to Mankind," "How to Fight Brother Jonathan," "Naval Recollections of the late American War," "The Chinese Question," "Negroland," "Hong Kong," "Book of Mormon and the Mormonites," and more. Small extract from "Civilisation of Africa": "...The Arab merchants come chiefly for slaves; and hence the trade they drive does nearly as much to obstruct the civilisation of Africa by stimulating wars and slavehunts...The Arabs are not good civilisers; ignorant, unsettled, lawless, rapacious, cruel, and deceitful, they are bad instructers to impart knowledge...Moreover, the religion which they bring, though superior to the Paganism which they find, is not a civilising religion: it is very good for conquering, but very bad for improving the conquered...." Small extract from "The Negroland of the Arabs Examined and Explained...," discussing the "ill-fated region" of Central Africa, "the conquest of Ghanah by Mali (the Mandingoes)": "...The Desert, if it be not absolutely the root of the evil, has, at least, been from the earliest times the great nursery of slave hunters...." Account of an Arab marching to "Negroland" in 1352, and "how little changed by five centuries the scene it paints." Mention of "the custom of allowing the female slaves and young girls, not excepting the king's daughters, to go completely naked, and to appear in that state before the king himself...." Account of a white man banished "to the country of the Unbelievers, who eat men...The blacks did not eat him, because they say that white man's flesh is bad meat, being flabby and immature." Account of cannibals visiting the king, who "received them with much distinction, regaled them sumptuously, and, as a token of regard, gave them a slave girl. They immediately killed the girl, and ate her; then, besmearing their hands and faces with her blood, they visited the Sultan and thanked him for his present. In the country of these cannibals there are mines of gold...." (pp. 334-338). Closely set, each volume a substantial body of material, the gravity and depth of its content an instructive counterpoint to popular magazines of today! Characteristic moderate foxing of outermost leaves, with much less to none elsewhere, various ex-lib markings and bookplate, some board, spine, and hinge wear and blemishes, but still generally attractive and internally good-plus, showing little signs of actual use. Uncommon, and seldom offered in multiple-volume collections with consecutivity. $400-500 (12 books)

14-19. "The Signature of America." Classic reference on autographs, by the dean of autograph dealers, Charles Hamilton. Inscribed and signed by the author on flyleaf. Harper & Row, N.Y., 1979. First Edition. 278 pp., index. Light wear on dustjacket and cover edges. Scarce signed. $125-150

14-20. Russian Wanderers. Two books: 1) Undaunted Exiles by Eugenia S. Bumgardner. A moving account of the lives of Russian refugees following the Russian Revolution of 1917. McClure Co., Virginia, 1925, 230 pp., photos. Gold pictorial cloth. Shelf wear. 2) With Russian Pilgrims to Jerusalem by Stephen Ginham. A true story. Macmillan, London, 1913, 306 pp., photos. Gold pictorial cloth. Shelf wear, some staining. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

14-21. Custer's Last Stand. Fascinating "Official Publication - The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Custer Battle, 1876-1926." The Teepee Book , by Herbert Coffeen. National Custer Memorial Association, Sheridan, Wyo., 1926. 78 pp., 5 x 7, pictorial wrapper. Much enlarged reissue of June 1916 printing, for the 1926 anniversary. Includes statements by many Indian participants, bios of other participants, Little Big Horn account, and more. Frontispiece of Custer Monument, photos by D.F. Barry, portraits, map, two paintings by Charles Schreyvogel, roster of committee in charge of commemoration exercises fifty years later. Minor cover toning, else internally fine. Very scarce. Luther #99. $75-100

14-22. Old Louisiana. New Orleans magazine, Current Topics. Mar.-Oct., 1891. Vol. 1 (Nos. 6, 9, 12) and Vol. 2 (Nos. 11, 13). Filled with Southern literature, poetry, politics, reviews. 32+ pp. each. Ruth Ramay Mount, Ed. Printed wrappers. Illustrations, ads. 6 ⁵/₈ x 10 ⁵/₈ . Soiled, chipped, good. $50-75 (5 issues)

15-1. Winston Churchill and others. In a magnificent three-volume collection of about 175 letters, signatures, and items, formed c. 1900 in England. Including A.L.S. of Churchill (early), Nathan Rothschild, Sir Hiram Maxim, Christina Rosetti and her two writer-brothers, et al. T.L.S. of Sir Thomas Lipton. Sigs. of Andrew Carnegie, Henry James, George Westinghouse, actress Ada Rehan, U.S. Attorney Gen. P.C. Knox, and many others. A.Q.S. of Helen Keller; signed pencil sketch by painter John Phillip; numerous letters from English nobility. Neatly mounted. Some toning, condition varied but generally satisfactory. A remarkable assemblage of some of the world's foremost personalities in diverse fields at the turn of the century. Request detailed list of signators. $3000-3500

15-2. Autograph Collection. Encompassing a variety of fields: 1) Richard E. Byrd, polar explorer. T.N.S., 1937. 2) Susan Helms, woman astronaut. Signed space cover, with rank, 1991. 3) Astronaut Dr. Mac Jemison, first African-American in space. Signed space cover, 1991. 4) Rocket researcher James Van Allen, sig. on cover honoring Dr. Robert Goddard, 1964. 5) Helen Hayes, long considered First Lady of American Theatre. Signed contract, 1971, 8 pp., Universal Studios, for one of her infrequent movie roles. 6) Sir Charles Wyndham, English comedy actor, 19th century. Photo, 4 x 6, in evening dress, inscribed and signed. 7) DeWolf Hopper, American comedy actor, c. 1900. Glossy vintage photo, 8 x 10, signed. 8) Mark Hopkins, famed teacher, President of Williams College 1836-72. Signed card, dated "Sept. 24, 1883, Williams College." 9) Nicholas Murray Butler, Pres. of Columbia University, pioneer in teacher education, winner Nobel Prize. Group of three T.Ls.S. on the political scene and the Republican Party. Butler received electoral vote for Vice President in 1912. 10) TV actress Mary Tyler Moore. Charming signed photo, 8 x 10, with signed card, 4 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ , under same mat. 11) Radio personality of 1930's and violinist "Rubinoff." Signed program, 6 x 12, with separate card also signed, bearing musical theme of comedian Eddie Cantor's radio program, one of radio's high spots of the era, on which Rubinoff was a featured performer. V.G. to V.F. Splendid group. $350-550 (15 pcs.)

15-3. Miniature Booklets. Group of 14 different: Farmer's Almanac, 1860, kept as diary, with daily notations in pencil, mostly about work on farm. Booklets with advertising messages, 1860-1904, of Metropolitan Life Insurance, Godey's Lady's Book, Dr. Pierce's Pellets, American Sunday School Union, Daughters of American Revolution, Alka-Seltzer, Niagara Falls, etc. 3 ¹/₂ x 4 to 4 ³/₄ x 6 ¹/₄ , all multipage. "Asbestos Holder," as advertising. Varying condition, mostly good. $80-100 (15 pcs.)

15-4. Illustrated Billheads. Group of 40 different, with illustrations for businesses of 1870's: Bridgeport Brass, Morse, Yale Lock, Boston City Flour, Union Mfg., etc. For carriage woodwork, steel, guns, leather belting, rubber goods, and a multitude of metal products. Fine examples of the printer's art of the era. 4 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ to 8 ¹/₂ x 11 ¹/₂ . Some with unique credit terms: "Invariably Cash," "No Exchange Allowed." Mostly very fine. $80-90 (40 pcs.)

15-5. Assorted Stock Certificates. Group of 33 different, over a wide range of industries, late 1800's into 1900's. Most with vignettes, attractive colors. Including gold mining, cars, railroads, consumer products, and more. Splendid beginner's collection, as well as interesting examples for the more experienced collector. Fine to very fine. $175-200 (33 pcs.)

15-6. Song Sheet Broadsides. Group of 12 different, of the popular "songs without music" which reached their pinnacle of popularity during the Civil War. Decorative borders, varying sizes (average 6 x 9), in a medley of graphic styles depending upon the printer's whim. In this group, subjects range from new inventions ("Patent Roller Skates"), to prayer meeting (Feb. 1861), to whiskey, and love. Including "Eulalie," which was set to music by Stephen Foster. Fair to fine. Interesting assemblage of the songs sung by Americans of the Civil War era. $300-400 (12 pcs.)

16-1. Jonathan Trumble (Trumbull). View Image   Governor of Connecticut, staunch supporter of Revolutionary cause; named "Brother Jonathan" by Washington. Paragraph in his hand, four lines, Lebanon, Conn., 1761, signed "Before me Jon. Trumble," the early form of his signature. Fine. $275-325

16-2. Philemon Dickinson. Commander-in-Chief of New Jersey Militia from June 1777, playing a critical role in events from 1777 to 1780 against the British; member of Continental Congress, brother of John. A.D.S., Oct. 31, 1786, a manuscript check for payment of $96 to bearer. 4 x 7, cut cancel in blank area, several tape repairs on verso. $175-250

16-3. John Chester. View Image   Captain of the only uniformed colonial regiment at Battle of Bunker Hill. D.S. as Supervisor of Revenue for District of Connecticut, 1793, certifying "First proof" for a case of "Geneva." Partly printed, 4 ¹/₂ x 7 ³/₄ . completed in Chester's hand with very fine signature. Embossed seal. $110-130

16-4. Francis Rawdon-Hastings. Marquess of Hastings, Earl of Moira. British officer, serving at Bunker Hill, White Plains, Monmouth, etc., until 1781; of more than usual influence, he was subsequently aide-de-camp to the King, friend of Prince of Wales, Commander-in-Chief of Scotland, and later of India. Two letters: 1) A.L.S., July 5, 1802, 1 p., to Duke of Bedford. "I have sent the application to the Prince...His Royal Highness most cheerfully directed his recommendation of Doctor Gregory...." Signed "Moira." Soiled on verso, letter about fine. 2) Important letter, A.L.S., Naples, May 3, 1824, 4 pp., to Sir William Rumbold, concerning a serious debt problem that had arisen with the Indian State of Hyderabad. Hastings had suspended provisions of a law prohibiting loans to Indian princes by British subjects, thus favoring the banking house of Palmer. Rumbold was a partner of the firm (and also married to Hastings' ward). Hastings writes of the "thorough unlikelihood of such a proceeding against you...No person in office at Calcutta had a conception the Statute could be construed in the way now attempted...The steps taken by the Government of Calcutta against the House with Palmer & Co. appear to be inequitous...I do not see how injustice can be exercised in a more disgusting manner than by our government's intervening for the Nizan what debts shall be deemed obligatory...and what shall be held invalid...." By this time, Hastings had resigned in protest to the allegatons of imprudent judgement against him, but governmental disputes on the matter lingered for years. Paper toned, but ink dark. Fine, and of historical interest. $400-800 (3 pcs.)

16-5. "Revolutionary Claims." D.S. by Richard Rush, 1828, son of Signer, as Secretary of Treasury, affirming receipt of a claim "for relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," which "will be examined with all convenient dispatch" for Mr. Cushing King. Richard Rush also served as Attorney General, Sec. of State, U.S. Minister to France and England, and played a part in Monroe Doctrine. Separation at folds, considerable toning, else good. $150-200

16-6. Thomas Hutchinson. Royal Governor of Massachusetts prior to the Revolution, whose vigorous support of Britain's policies helped light the fires of Revolution. Large signature "T. Hutchinson," on 2 ¹/₄ x 6 slip, clipped from document. Fine. $150-200

16-7. Revolutionary War Sermon. Preached to John Hancock et al by Zabdiel Adams, Boston, on Election Day, May 29, 1782. The clergy of early America had a powerful influence on their congregations. "A few more campaigns will determine the event of the present struggle and doubtless land us on the rock of Independence, security and peace. Expense is not to be regarded in a contest of such magnitude. What can possibly be a compensation for our liberties?" 59 pp. pamphlet. In custom-made folding slipcase, mocha leatherette over boards, gold-stamped title. $125-150

16-8. Samuel Ward. Three-time Governor of Colony of Rhode Island, and the only Governor in the colonies to refuse to enforce the Stamp Act. A founder of Brown University, and an advocate of George Washington's appointment as General. A.D.S., Westerly (R.I.), 1758, 6 lines, a pay order to Capt. John Maxson "...for use of his Horse in the late expedition...." 4 ³/₄ x 10. Docketed on verso in another hand, "ghosting" of ink lending charming effect. Professionally inlaid. $75-100

16-9. From Revolution to Real Estate. William Bingham, Robert Morris, Thomas Mifflin, and John Nicholson formed a quartet to run one of the biggest real estate transactions in U.S. history. Bingham, as an agent of the Continental Congress, directed espionage and privateering activities in the West Indies. He was considered the richest man in America before he was forty. Director of America's first bank, owner of four million acres, appointing Robert Gilmor as a manager; active in political circles. Robert Morris formed a land company with Nicholson, the Comptroller of Pennsylvania, as his associate. A document for transfer of tract of land called "Plainfield," through Gilmor, 1794-95, signed by Thomas Mifflin, as Governor of Pennsylvania. Mifflin, a General in Continental Army, Pres. of Continental Congress, and aide-de-camp to George Washington. Vellum, 11 x 20, partly printed, large 5" ivory color petal seal on front, embossed diamond-shaped seal, 4 x 5, on verso. On front, Mifflin's signature (light); on verso, Bingham's signature (dark) below manuscript paragraph including names of Robert Morris and John Nicholson in the transfer of land. Fine. $450-500

16-10. Cannonball from Brandywine, Pennsylvania. Site of the 1777 campaign where Washington sought to stop the British in their flight to capture Philadelphia. The Americans were defeated here. Three-pounder, about 2 ³/₄ " diameter. Ex-Sprouse Collection. Very fine. $300-325

16-11. Revolutionary War Scrapbook. A history teacher's delight: collection of about 135 historical examples in facsimile or print of highlights of the Revolution. From broadside prohibiting landing of tea, to the surrender of Cornwallis. Including copies of Declaration of Independence (working draft and printed), Paul Revere's commission as messenger, letter from Henry Clinton to Gen. Burgoyne refusing aid, Gen. Gage's letter ordering troops to Concord, Act of George III to send troops to America, earliest known separate edition of "Yankee Doodle," and much more. Prints, document facsimiles, newspaper articles (some from contemporary newspapers), pamphlets, etc. When scrapbook prepared about 60 years ago, items glued to pages, but time has dried the glue so that many items pop off without damage; residual glue stains on versos. A treasure trove for teaching purposes. $85-120

16-12. The Lexington Alarm. Treasurer's certificate issued to "Mr. William Clark" from Town of New London. Following fighting on April 19, 1775 between British and Provincials, the "Alarm" spread to other areas. William Clark "marched from the Connecticut town for the relief of Boston in the Lexington Alarm, April 1775"--Record of Connecticut Men in the War of the Revolution, compiled by Authority of General Assembly, Hartford, 1889, p. 18. Issued to Clark "for service on the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army," 1782, for "16 pounds." 3 ³/₄ x 7 ¹/₂ , partly printed, ornamental four-sided border. Signed by J(ohn) Lawrence, Treasurer. Center hole cancel. Very good. $100-150

16-13. "You are ordered..." "...well equipt. in order to march to Groton where you are to act under Direction of the Comander [sic] in New London." Manuscript military order, Norwich (Conn.), Aug. 19, 1779, 5 ³/₄ x 7 ¹/₂ . A British attack was expected there (under Col. Tryon, later General). He had already burned other Connecticut towns and cities. Elite American troops were used for this emergency assignment. Original folds, else fine. $150-200

17-1. Otto von Bismarck. The "Iron Chancellor," father of German Confederation, responsible for formation of militaristic Germany. Scrapbook of about 40 items, neatly arranged (can be removed without damage) on album pages. Including 26 old postcards relating to Bismarck, booklet, modern cover and postmarks honoring him, newspaper articles and biography (in German). Very fine. $125-150

17-2. World War I Submarine. View Image   Rare postcard of German sub Deutschland, used to attack Allied shipping during war. View of the sub at sea, crew member on deck. Signed by its Capt. P(aul) Koenig.  With second postcard of Koenig in uniform, signed by him as Commander, dated 1916, during height of submarine activity. Postwar A.N.S. on verso, in English. Rare. $200-300 (2 pcs.)

17-3. World War I Leather Belt. Dark brown leather, 1 ⁵/₈ " wide, brass buckle with "Gott Mit Uns" lettered around crown in center. Fine. With accompanying clip of three bullets, each 2 ¹/₄ ", and men's leather coin purse, hand-stitched, small attached chain. All from same source. $50-70 (3 pcs.)

17-4. Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Career spanned World War I, the Philippines, Superintendent of West Point, World War II, Japan, and Korea. Signature in ink on United Air Lines menu, 1956. With A.L.S., with envelope, from Chef of the airlines, Jacob Staub, to a third party, transmitting "the menu I promised you," and expressing concern about the international situation. Menu has light fold, not near signature, else very fine. $275-300 (3 pcs.)

17-5. Lord Mountbatten of Burma. View Image   British naval and military leader, great-grandson of Queen Victoria; in World War II, Chief of Commandos, Allied Commander Southeast Asia, postwar Viceroy of India, Admiral of the Fleet, Chief of Defense. T.L.S. on official letterhead, Hampshire, Oct. 8, 1970, 1 p., to colleague, American Prof. Franklin Johnson, with whom he has collaborated on a book about British defense. Comments on Sir Brockman's evaluation ("he seems to agree with everything") of the manuscript and his views on Gens. Jacob and Ismay. Signed, "Yours ever, Mountbatten of Burma." Also in his hand: "Dear Frank (if I may)" at salutation of letter, and postscript, "Many thanks for your letter of Oct. 5 just received. I am delighted you have revived hope for Donner to help UUC in North America. Nixon is giving a dinner at the White House on 5/11 to help us." Superior content. Very fine. $250-350

17-6. In the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Petition of Nathaniel Case, master of ship Royal Oak, (15)94, concerning one Paull Mills who was put on board from another ship, that he be entitled to his pay. 12 x 17, 2 pp. Edge wear affecting several words, else good. With transcript. $125-150

17-7. In the Reign of Queen Victoria. Appointment effective Jan. 1, 1862 for Henry M. Norris as Captain in Army. 12 x 16, two blue paper embossed seals affixed, with circular mark "London 27-3-66." Partly printed, two official signatures. Light soiling at folds, else about fine. $75-100

17-8. Admiral William F. Halsey. Commander Allied naval forces in South Pacific during World War II, nicknamed "Bull." T.L.S., New York City, July 5, 1950, to Commander Kessing, addressed as "Scrappy." Just after the start of the Korean War. "...I question as to whether I am persona non grata to all the powers that be on the civilian end in Washington. Be that as it may, I have sent word that I am ready to go at any time. I hope we don't have to get into any more messes, but if we do, I should like nothing better than to have all my crowd with me and you are a very important cog in that crowd." Signed "Bill Halsey," with two corrections in his hand. Fine. $150-175

17-9. Matthew C. Perry. View Image   "Father of the Steam Navy"; served in suppression of slave trade (1843) on African Coast; sent to Japan in command of a squadron to initiate opening of Japanese ports to the West. Close of letter with sentiment and signature "M.C. Perry." On 2 ¹/₂ x 5 slip, mounted on large sheet. With photo from book. Light browning of ink, else quite dark. About fine. Uncommon. $225-250

17-10. New Arlington. Group of three items: 1) Blueprint, 1920, for Section 1, New Arlington, Va. 23 x 26. Heavy folds, cloth backed. Wear. 2) Map for Douglas Park, Arlington County, 1921, by engineer, showing streets and plots. 22 ¹/₂ x 38. Cloth backed. Waterstained. 3) U.S. Soldiers' Home booklet, 48 pp., 9 x 11, replete with photos and text. 1948 edition of 1931 original. Previous owner has marked with an "X" his room in the Sheridan Building. Very good. $125-175 (3 pcs.)

17-11. Naval Academy Cadet. Diary for Jan.-June 1907 of H.A. Leaphart. A daily record penned by this 21-year-old. He writes of the multitude of drills: fire, steam, sword, boat, infantry, etc., that they engage in. "Got out of ordnance. Math exam...Played ball...All the plebes and some of the 2nd Class are going to be the President's body-guard at Jamestown June 10. There are 4 companies, 1 from each division." Final entries of dress parade, promenade concert, presentation of medals, and "marched to graduation exercises." Leather bound, 3 x 6, all edges gilt. About fine. $150-200

17-12. Civil War. Two items: 1) Military: D.S. by Gov. of New Jersey Joel Parker, Sept. 1863, appointing a 2nd Lt. of 35th Regt., N.J. Vol. 14 x 17. Nice vignette, large seal. Separating at folds, soiling. 2) Naval: Commodore S.W. Godon, Jan. 4, 1865, docketing signature on Navy Dept. document. Godon served under Adm. Du Pont in attack on Ft. Walker, and Adm. Porter at Ft. Fisher. Fine. $90-110 (2 pcs.)

17-13. End of Napoleonic Power. Discourse delivered at solemn Boston festival, June 16, 1814, by W.E. Channing. "In Commemoration of the Goodness of God in delivering the Christian World from Military Despotism, June 16, 1814. The oppressor is fallen and the world is free." 49 pp. Fine. In custom-made folding slipcase, mocha leatherette over board, gold-stamped title. $80-120

18-1. Robert Browning. British poet, authored over thirty books including The Ring and the Book; his marriage to Elizabeth Barrett a subject dealt with by other writers. Cut signature, mounted on card. Fine. $150-175

18-2. Bjornstjerne Bjornson. Norwegian novelist, poet, dramatist, political leader. Winner of Nobel Prize for Literature, 1903; writer of Norwegian national anthem. A.L.S., (18)81, 2 pp., in German, to professor in Madison, Wisconsin, making mention of New York and Chicago. Very fine. $175-275

18-3. American and British Writers and Poets. Interesting group: 1) John Galsworthy, noted novelist, playwright. A.N.S. in third person, with envelope, 1929. Two tape stains at edge. 2) Edgar A. Guest, American poet. Brief A.N.S., 1939. Light. 3) Allen Ginsburg, Beatnik poet. Signature on F.D.C. with Carl Sandburg cachet, 1978. Fine. 4) Barbara Cartland, British author of hundreds of romantic novels. Signature in red ink on T.L.S., and on F.D.C. of Willa Cather, 1989 and 1973. Fine. 5) Edward Bok, American magazine editor, Pulitzer Prize winner. T.L.S., 1924. Fine. 6) Carl Sagan, American science writer. T.L.S. "Carl," on Cornell University Space Research letterhead, 1981, to his publisher, complaining about distribution of his latest book. Fine. 7) Edgar M. Queeny, T.L.S. about his book on business, 1943. Fine. 8) Charles Swain, British poet. Manuscript poem in his hand, 4 pp., signed, 1854. Fine. 9) Three letters to Samuel Pratt (pen name Courtney Melmoth), from Sophia de Clairville, each with transcript, 9 pp. total. Good. 10) William A. Chatto, A.L.S., 4 pp., 1844. Fine. $300-400 (10 authors, 14 pcs.)

18-4. A Century of Authors. Group of four: 1) John Greenleaf Whittier, the "Quaker Poet," abolitionist, author of over a dozen books. Clipped signature. With separate cabinet photo, unsigned. Fine. 2) H. Rider Haggard, author of King Solomon's Mines. L.S., (18)96, 3 pp. "Tongue-in-cheek" advice on writing, to a budding writer: "...You must not make it [the story] as long as your heroine's name...." Dark sig. 3) Allan Nevins, American historian, whose books on Presidents (written in 1920's and 1930's) remain good sources. Typescript signed, on Pres. Grover Cleveland. 1 p., no date. Light center fold, dark signature. 4) Owen Wister, author of The Virginian, Roosevelt, etc. T.L.S., 1903, on his delay in replying. "...Have been changing my address every day...." Paper toned, signature fine. $175-200 (4 pcs.)

18-5. Baroness Emma Orczy. View Image   Author of Scarlet Pimpernel. Vintage postcard photo of Orczy in long, beaded evening dress, inscribed and signed on lower mount, "Emmuska Orczy." Postally used. 3 ¹/₄ x 5 ¹/₄ . Some silvering of photo, else very good. $75-90

18-6. George Bernard Shaw. English novelist, playwright, critic; Nobel Prize for Literature; known as a militant socialist. Among his more than thirty works, Pygmalion is best known, adapted for the stage and film several times. D.S., 1923, printed schedule of author's fees for performances of Shaw's plays. On one side of page, Shaw's details of his requirements. On verso, he has given permission for performance of his Arms & The Man. Four lines in his hand, plus date and signature "G. Bernard Shaw." Faint original folds, else fine. $175-225

18-7. John Greenleaf Whittier. The "Quaker Poet" and active abolitionist; self-educated, author of more than a dozen books, many of his poems part of the American culture. A.L.S., Amesbury, Mass., 1856, acknowledging "in behalf of Public Library Association...Donation of several valuable books...including History of Friends in America ...." Also signed by the Librarian. A bit light. Integral address-leaf. Also, George Ade, American playwright and humorist. Picture, probably from a publication, 2 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₄ , mounted, with signature, inscription, and date "1931." Very fine. $175-200 (2 pcs.)

18-8. Gabriele D'Annunzio. View Image   Italian author and soldier; reputation for sensational air exploits; Prince of Monte Nevoso; author of over two dozen works. Large envelope signed by him, and addressed to "A.S.E. il Primo Ministro Benito Mussolini." Magnificent, dark, bold example. $90-110

18-9. Upton Sinclair. Dragon's Teeth, his novel of Larry Budd's world of an international family, World War II, and Nazis. Inscribed and signed on front flyleaf. Cloth, published by author, 1942, 631 pp. Slight soiling on cover, else fine. $90-125

19-1. The Flying Car. Highly unusual sales folder for the 1950 Airway "Vicinity Car" and "Flying Auto." T.P. Hall Engineering Corp., San Diego, Calif., 4 pp., novelty fold, opening to 13 ³/₄ x 17, flag-blue and red. Hall had served as Chief Development Engineer for the Intercontinental B-36 bomber, B-24 Liberator, and PBY Catalina Flying Boat, among his credits. One 2 ¹/₂ x 3 ¹/₄ bluetone photo of the car in flight high over southern California, a bizarre sight, with a prop-engined airplane structure mounted on roof of the car. "Wingspan 35 feet, Cruising speed 130 m.p.h., Landing speed 60 m.p.h., Airplane power 190 h.p., Car power 26 h.p...." Four photos of the car, sharing the same basic features as its flying sister, one photo of wood table in factory over which body panels are formed "of a srong durable plastic," and six small side-view thumbnails of the car as red accents. Extensive text. "The Airway will sell in the $500 to $686 price range, depending upon production volume...The smart lines and rich body colors make it fashionable and beautiful...Aircraft-type construction and materials...." Light foxing, else very good. Splendid for display. Airway unlisted in Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars. Rare. $100-125

19-2. 1929 BMW Sales Literature. From just their second year of car production, a 1929 BMW "Catalog"! 5 x 7, 8 pp. folder. Four fascinating photos of cars, open and closed: 743 cc Kleinwagen, "Phaethon," and "Limousine." Together with interior photos, and black-and-white art of cars and chassis. Old, light marginal dampstaining, else about fine. Period dealers rubber stamp. In German. These diminutive cars a far cry from the firm that now produces the Rolls-Royce. The earliest BMW auto literature we have handled; most prewar literature of this kind was destroyed in the war. A conversation piece of historical significance and rarity. $275-375

19-3. 1928 Alfa Romeo Handbook. Excessively early English-language Alfa Romeo owner's manual. 1928, for model 1500. 64 pp., with many illustrations. Gilt Alfa emblem on red leatherette cover, marbled endpapers, foldout lubrication chart. By 1925, Alfa Romeo, now designed by famed engineer Vittorio Jano, was declared World Champion. This handbook covers his first sports and touring model to follow this racing achievement. "When supercharged, these [1500 and 1750 cc] cars won all the great sports car races in the period 1928-30, with the exception of Le Mans. This latter omission was rectified in 1931 to 1934...."--Georgano. Enzo Ferrari would race Alfa Romeos in this period. Slightly shaken, some scuffing at spine and edges, else showing little use, and about fine. Rear wallet pocket empty, but it is reliably believed that nothing is lacking; this is presumed to have been intended for motorist's papers. A delightful item. Very scarce. $250-350

19-4. Steam-Carriages and Early Locomotion. Discussed in Oct. 1829 issue of Mechanics' Magazine. Ericsson's locomotive compared with Robert Stephenson's locomotive steam-engine "Rocket" in a 31-page illustrated article. Published by Gray & Bower, Boston, and Salmon, London. 63 pp. Some cover soiling and wear, contents clean. $50-70

19-5. Tour of Washington, D.C. 1939, given as a prize by Chicago Motor Club, A.A.A., to the "Outstanding Patrol Boys." The winner of his county, Bob Nevius, completed this scrapbook of the trip. Included in the 20 pp. of the 9 x 11 scrapbook are his comments about places visited, with over 60 small photos of the sites, including one of Pres. Roosevelt, and newspaper clippings about Bob. His photo shows him to be about 10 years of age. His commentary neatly written in pencil, very commendably expressed, filling a full page on each subject. Paper medallion of Motor Club on cover. Light wear, contents clean. $150-250

19-6. 1852 Railroad Broadside. New York & Erie Railroad broadside enumerating freight rates just adopted. 19 x 24. Categories of items listed - from candy to pianos, with special conditions (such as horses), moving from New York to Dunkirk. Three charming small vignettes, plus all-around ornamental border. Minor edge wear at top corner, no loss of text. Drymounted on board, under film. Fine and attractive. $125-175

19-7. Packard Proofs. Suite of six different advance one-time proofs of Packard advertising, prepared by famed ad agency Young & Rubicam, showing previews to Packard dealers of upcoming magazine and newspaper ads for 1948 and 1951 models. About 9 ¹/₄ x 14 to 11 ¹/₂ x 14 ³/₄ , black on sulphite proofing stock, to simulate final appearance. Each with photo or drawing of a Packard, with compelling copy. Addresses of Packard and Young & Rubicam; instructions to dealer in red: if they wished the ad to appear in their local newspaper, the dealer's name, address, and telephone would be inserted at bottom of ad. Because of their ephemeral nature and short-lived distribution limited to the Packard organization, most proofs were probably discarded by the dealers after the ad ran, or when the model-year ended. Once one of America's flagship marques, a series of management blunders in the 1950's led to Packard's demise in 1958. From master files of American Automobile Manufacturers Association, Detroit, now defunct. Usual age toning, circular white file label on blank verso, varied file edge wear, else excellent. Splendid for display. With letter of provenance. $100-125 (6 pcs.)

19-8. Packard Stamping Die. Rare, unusual die used to produce Packard hubcaps, 1931-37 style (possibly to 1941). Heavy, round, made of tool steel, 8" diam., with circular lettering "Packard Motor Car Co. / Detroit, Mich. U.S.A." right-reading, in high relief. Trademark Packard hexagon debossed in center; original hole for locking into stamping press. Light superficial rust patina on midnight-black finish. Surprisingly good condition. Splendid conversation piece, from Packard's golden age. $75-100

19-9. Streamlined Auto Decor. Oversize, original full-color lithograph of strikingly handsome 1934 LaSalle two-door convertible coupe the very model that was the Indy pace car that year. Made either for showroom display, or for presentation for use in catalogue or advertising, or both. 11 x 21, in original tan mat 18 x 28 overall. Streamlined view of a citrine-yellow car, top up, against teal background. A low-production car, made by Cadillac, this offers a powerful locomotive-like interpretation, with beaver tail rear styling and "biplane" bumpers. Some mat cracks, one triangular tip of mat lacking, no defects affecting lithograph, else brilliantly colorful and very good. $60-90

19-10. Electric Car. View Image   Magnificent foot-long, solid brass ornamental nameplate from a Detroit Electric car c. 1911-18. 1 x 12", "Anderson Electric Car Co., Detroit, Mich., U.S.A.," flanking "The Detroit Electric" logo in Coca-Cola script. In 1919, Anderson was dropped from the firm's name. Probably for a door sill; eight original mounting holes. Light wear, else about fine, and charming for display. Electric vehicle nameplates are elusive. $100-125

19-11. A Racing Star is Born. Excessively rare, original victory poster issued by Jaguar upon their "1-2-3-4" conquest in the (1954) French Gran Prix the very first win for the streamlined, shark-finned D-Type, forerunner of the timeless XK-E. "Rheims International 12 Hours Sports Car Race / Jaguar's 3rd Successive Win. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th...Outright Winners Jaguar Cars Dominated throughout the Race, establishing Record Distance Record Average Speed Record Lap at 118 m.p.h...." 20 x 29 ³/₄ , red and navy on white. Printed in Coventry, England, in very limited numbers for showroom and window display. No recent Christie's or Sotheby's sales of any vintage Jaguar racing posters have been identified. Unlisted in Jaguar World Price Guide and The Complete Guide to Jaguar Collectibles. Some storage wrinkling, else never hung, and fine. With interesting provenance and historical background. (A scale model of the very car that won First Place in this poster has been announced.) $650-850

19-12. Early Auto License Plates. Group of six: 1911 Massachusetts, white numbers "3221" on rich cobalt blue porcelain. Some expected chipping, but charming and displayable.  1914 New Jersey, white numbers "4283" on red porcelain, with ornamental "Certified Makers Number" metal tag affixed, bearing stamped signature of Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Some rust loss at upper corners, else eye-catching color.  1923 New York, lilac numbers on black. Matched pair. Light average wear, but good. 1926 New Jersey, cream numbers on pumpkin orange. Good.  1932 Alabama, black numbers on mocha. Uniform surface rust behind numbers, but straight and restorable. Nice for wall or garage display, reflecting early American motoring. $90-120 (6 pcs.)

19-13. Fathers of the American Automobile: Charles E. Duryea. Unusual research notes in the hand of Charles E. Duryea, builder, with his brother J. Frank, of the winner of the first American auto race (1895) and the first "mass-produced" American automobile. Charles went on to build his own version of the Duryea car over the years, in various cities, the Peoria, Ill., Reading, Pa., and Saginaw, Mich. cars best known. Autograph Manuscript (unsigned), in dark pencil, 5 x 8, (1931), listing articles in 1876 issues of Scientific American of interest to him. Duryea at this time had been engaged by the New York Museum of Science & Industry to assemble an exhibit on automobiles. His first entry is "Verbiest" one of the earliest figures in the historical roots of self-propelled vehicles. A 17th-century Flemish missionary, and head of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau in Peking, Verbiest's scientific work paved the way for progress in later centuries. In all, 11 lines in Duryea's hand, in his bold hand: "Verbiest / ...Story of Coal...Oera Linda...Wisconsin Award...Lowe Water Gas...Mead." From the papers of Leroy Thwing of Cambridge, Mass., on the technical staff of the Museum, who worked and corresponded with Duryea. Almost all Duryea material on the market is in the form of simple signatures clipped from checks by his son. Fine and fascinating. With modern copy of Twing's recollections of his association with Duryea. $900-1100 (3 pcs.)

19-14. Fathers of the American Automobile: J. Frank Duryea. Brother of Charles; designer and driver of car winning America's first auto race (1895); the Duryea the first "mass-produced" American car (1895-98). Frank went on to make the high-grade Stevens-Duryea. Original award presented to J. Frank Duryea, six colors calligraphy on rigid board: india, blue, red, grey, white, and gold leaf. 10 ³/₄ x 13. Presented to him in late 1940's by Automotive Council of Los Angeles, and long displayed in his home. "...award[ed] as a token of their appreciation to Mr. J. Frank Duryea, Pioneer in the Automotive Industry who is best known as the builder of the first successful gasoline car in America." Removed from frame, as obtained. Minor wear, but generally very good. Probably the most significant personal memento salvaged from his effects, following his passing in 1967.  Together with mint copy of his monograph, privately printed in 1945, When Chicago Introduced the Automobile to America - The 'Times-Herald' Road Race, Nov. 28, 1895 and the Car that Won. also warranted from his home. $300-500 (2 pcs.)

19-15. Actual Piece of 1893 Duryea Car. Small remnant of the original leather top of the 1893 Duryea automobile one of the most historic and most-photographed artifacts of American industrial history. Dark brown leather, perhaps muleskin, about size of postage stamp. This is from the Duryea's first successfully running automobile, nearly three years prior to their victory in America's first auto race in 1895. With modern photoprint of this very Duryea, in the Smithsonian since 1920, showing leather top of which this is a piece, and statement of provenance, describing how it was obtained during the Duryea's restoration in 1959, when the original top was replaced. Of utmost rarity and importance, and a wonderful conversation piece. $150-250 (3 pcs.)

19-16. When Mercedes was Made in U.S.A. Unique, original master artwork for radiator ornament nameplate used on 1905-07 American Mercedes cars. "Made Especially For Mercedes Repair Company, New York." Oct. 19, 1921. Signed in white ink with artist's initials, C(arl) F(ranz), and again on verso in pencil, together with initials of two supervisors. Drawn three times finished size. Overall board 9 ¹/₈ x 9 ⁷/₈ . This firm apparently derived much of their business from maintaining the remaining "American Mercedes," a superlative vehicle briefly built here, in Queens, N.Y., 1905-07. Had it not been for a factory fire in 1907, future American-built Mercedes would have given keen competition to American luxury marques in the Classic years. From 1907 to the present, all Mercedes, with some current-day exceptions, have been imported. Light shop wear, else fine and clean. The earliest relic of Mercedes in the U.S. we've had. With letter of provenance. $350-450

19-17. For Automobiles of Fraternal Elks. Unique, original master artwork for radiator ornament nameplate displayed by Elks in the early days of motoring. C. 1919. Heavily retouched large elk's head, "B.P.O.E." on neck. Circular strawboard, 8 ¹/₄ " diam. In addition to supplying standard equipment for over 220 makes of cars and trucks, Moto-Meter also made novelty nameplates for professional and fraternal men, who wanted to display their status atop their radiators. Very fine. With letter of provenance. $150-200

19-18. The Golden Age of Railroads. Early souvenir ashtray with large, detailed view in bas relief of "New Pennsylvania R.R. Station, New York City." C. 1910, 3 ⁵/₈ x 6 oval, probably German silver. Cast on back, "Made in Japan." Buttercup, leaf, and floral border. Delightful display, showing the railroad palace whose destruction spurred the landmarks preservation movement. Gunmetal patina. V.F. $60-80

19-19. Early Company Magazine. Jan. 1903 issue of The Auto Era the earliest issue we've handled. Published by Winton, one of the first mass-produced American automobiles. Vol. II, No. 5, 32 pp. Full-page portrait of Alexander Winton. Lengthy illustrated articles on "The New Winton" and big game hunting in Colorado in a Winton; full-page photos, "A Winton 'Horseless Carriage' of Eight Years Ago," posed in front of the factory with six men aboard, one Winton himself, and "The Winton Touring Car of Today." Stains at upper and lower left corners, mousechew lower right, affecting no text, center signature pulled from staples but complete, otherwise good. Ex-George Rose Collection. $125-150

19-20. Cadillac. "Advance Folder" dated July 1917, introducing the famous Type 57, which would debut with 1918 models. 9 x 12, 8 pp., yellow and black. In centerfold, fourteen charming scratchboard drawings of their coachwork, from Roadster to Town Laudaulet, Limousine, and Imperial. Photo of car on front cover; two photos of the V-8 on back. Just three years earlier, Cadillac had become the first American car with a refined V-8 engine, further laying the foundation for their prestige. Dust soiling on cover, four lines partially affected by old remnant of envelope flap, light foxing, else very satisfactory. With separate highly ornate pricelist, July, apricot and black (good condition). Dated one month after Leland left Cadillac, and a month before Cadillac became a division of G.M. $80-100 (2 pcs.)

20-1. "War Postcard." Anti-black, issued World War I, printed in Oldenburg, Germany, picturing "Today's John Bull - new national figure of the English." On front, a black from one of England's African colonies portrayed in top hat, gold George V coin as earring, and Union Jack tie, with grotesque representation. Anti-black renderings in such German World War I propaganda are unusual. Duotone. Unused, mint. Scarce. $80-120

20-2. Freedmen's Bureau. Group of 3 issues of Harper's Weekly, June 2, 9, and 23, 1866, with four half-page scenes (about 8 x 11) and three smaller scenes: at church, at office, and two at school, etc. These were sponsored by the U.S. Army, for the freed slaves under the ægis of the Freedmen's Bureau, following Emancipation Proclamation. With accompanying articles. Newspaper coverage of the Freedmen's Bureau was uncommon. Edge wear, some tears and wrinkling; images good. $50-60 (3 pcs.)

20-3. Harper's Weekly. Group of 22 issues of this popular illustrated publication, 1866: Jan. 6, 13, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 31; May 12, 19, 26; June 16; Aug. 4, 18, 25; Sept. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 24; Dec. 1. Also Apr. 27, 1867. Illustrations include four by artist Thomas Nast, two of Lincoln, and two of Andrew Johnson. In addition, Ironclads, Mormons, Wall Street, Indians, fashions, maps of Ala., Ga., and La., Winfield Scott, Fire Dept., various scenes of blacks including "mustering out" in Little Rock. Typical handling and edge wear, some toning, occasional torn edges and corner folds; images good. $110-140 (22 pcs.)

20-4. Slave Bill of Sale. 1838, 1 page, "Received of N.G. Foster One thousand dollars...for negro Boy Washington, aged 26 years, of yellow complexion, which negro I warrant to be sound in body and mind...." Signed by seller Julius A. Askew. 7 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ , handsomely framed, 13 x 17 overall. Light edge toning, else about fine. Items using the term "yellow" are uncommon. $150-200

20-5. "Who Killed Martin Luther King?" Book by James Earl Ray, signed and inscribed in title page, 1991, while in prison. As new. $250-350

20-6. Slave Poll in Puerto Rico. Group of three certificates, 1871, partly printed, each with name, age, and origin of slave. All have "color negro" and were from Africa. 6 x 8 ¹/₂ . Worm holes not affecting readability, dampstaining imparting light purple tone to paper. $175-225 (3 pcs.)

20-7. Jesse Owens. American black athlete, awarded four Gold Medals in historic 1936 Olympics for track and field. On verso of Junior Olympic Track Meet schedule, no date, at Northbrook Park, he has signed, "Best Wishes, Jesse Owens." Fine. $100-150

20-8. Photo Archive. Of a Philadelphia black family, c. 1917-77. About 75 photos in all, from small snapshot size to 8 x 10 glossy, a few identified. Including soldiers, scenes in church, at a piano recital, a ball game, some old cars, dressed in "Sunday best," and family groups. Almost all with mounting on verso, as removed from an album. Varied condition, from damaged to fine. $275-375 (about 75 pcs.)

20-9. "The tremendous evil of slavery...." A.L.S. of preacher, writer, and abolitionist M(oncure) D(aniel) Conway, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1856, 4 pp. At the young age of 24, after serving as a traveling Methodist preacher, and attending Harvard Divinity School, he was employed at a church in Washington where his outspoken anti-slavery sermons led to his dismissal in 1856. This letter, to Rev. Lyman Whiting, speaks of the impending trouble. "I was afraid last Sunday that my congregation w(oul)d rebel...One of the leaders cried at the door, 'I wash my hands of that young man's blood,' and left the meeting...They have no right to allow the tremendous evil of slavery...given to a Committee which I know will report favorably." Unfortunately, they did not, and he moved on to a church in Cincinnati. A few rust stains. Nice script. Unusual content. $125-175

20-10. From England. Interesting letter, Mar. 3, 1825, 4 pp., concerning an "unusual motion" of Mr. Wilberforce, the English anti-slavery crusader who won the abolition of the slave trade in England. "...It is in the contemplation of government of purchasing a few slaves to discipline and form into Regiments for protection of the Leeward [West Indies] Islands." Some wear. $80-100

20-11. "De Colored Population." Small broadside, published as song sheet, undated but c. 1851-65, entitled "Uncle Snow." Four stanzas, ornate border, black and white, 6 x 9, about "...artist wid de brush by profession...all de white wash jobs I take possession...I'm a gwine down to Washington to try to get a job, For to wash out all de black deeds of de nation...'Tis all about de colored population; If they leave them all alone in their present happy home, that's the way to save a great and glorious nation." Probably a Confederate answer to Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin. Fine and scarce. $100-125

20-12. Assessment. Slaves, land, money, stock, and other items listed: over 70 persons in various counties of Georgia, 1840, 4 pp., 8 x 12, on Capt. Wommock's account sheets. Number of slaves owned by each person, including a physician, shown. Manuscript. Frayed but complete. $125-150

20-13. In Favor of a Colony for Blacks. Scarce printed speech of Henry Clay, Jan. 20, 1827, made before American Colonization Society in Hall of House of Representatives. 13 pp. plus 7 pp. appendix, printed in Washington, D.C. in that year. Clay supports a resolution seeking government aid for the Society, as their purpose is to colonize free black persons from U.S. to Liberia. Includes imflammatory statements on the "coloured." Appendix contains report of the colony at Liberia. Printed front paper wrapper, owner's name and some markings in ink. Scattered foxing, else very good. $100-125

20-14. Slave Inventory. Estate appraisal, Virginia, 1849, 3 pp., with partly printed court notice affixed, appointing four appraisers. Listed on inventory: bureau, rocking chair, coffee mill, old scales, bee hives, corn, and many other household and farm articles as well as "Negro woman Lizzy $75; Negro man Willis $450; Negro man Henry $600; Negro woman Tillee and her child Caroline $500; Negro girls Mary Ann $225, Jane $175 and Page $125." Small piece lacking at spine, affecting no text, else fine. $150-200

20-15. Secession. View Image   Civil War-era envelope illustrating two men in conversation, in black dialect: "Is your massa Union or Session?" The other replies, "Session." The first continues, "I pitys yer  You was as good a laben hundred dollar nigga as eber I see as now yer aint wuf wun cent!" Sepia. Postally unused. Toned at edges, else very fine. Scarce. $125-150

20-16. Treason. View Image   Civil War-era envelope depicting slave in ragged dress, blowing to inflate a balloon labeled "Treason." Anti-black illustration with text beneath to match. In dialect: "We is de innocent root ob dis yers trubble, Mass' Jeff, but its gwine to take all us poor niggas' breff away to keep de wind in it." Printed in Cincinnati. Unused and fine. $125-150

21-1. Texas. Important letter to Sam Houston, San Augustine, Texas, from James Smith, Brig. Gen. Commanding, Texas Militia. A.L.S. of Smith, H.Q., Ft. McWilliams, Texas, Apr. 23, 1844, 1 p., 7 ¹/₂ x 13 ¹/₂ . Smith had been commissioned by Houston in that year to put down the civil disturbances in Shelby and neighboring counties termed the Regulator-Moderator War, which had been going on for five years. Lawless persons had come into the area; murders and other infractions were rampant. The Regulators organized themselves into a group to suppress crime. Their arbitrary actions resulted in another band, the Moderators, being organized to curb the Regulators. The resulting reign of terror caused Sam Houston to force them to lay down their arms, and the leading culprits were brought before Houston in San Augustine to sign a treaty of peace. Smith writes to Houston in San Augustine: "About those in the Regulating Party having surrendered and have been sent to San Augustine under a guard...I believe they will all give up that is in this county except Coln. Morman and a Miss Healey...It will be almost impossible to catch them in the woods...If they all give up except these two I wish to know what is to be done; the men are becoming very restless...Provisions are very hard to procure, and they must be kept a moving or they cannot be kept together. I have ordered the Troops to be ready to march... Please write fully and your orders shall be promptly obeyed whatever they may be." Signed with rank. Ink dark, easy to read. Original folds, light ink smudge in blank margins. Integral address-leaf, no postal markings, as undoubtedly carried by military express. Fine. Outstanding content, this is a significant letter from one of the most critical years in the history of Texas. $1800-2000

21-2. Statue of Liberty. Group of five items: 1) Front cover of Illustrated Christian Weekly, July 8, 1876, of workshop of the statue. With article on p. 2. 2) Scientific American, Dec. 31, 1881, front cover showing "Driving the first rivet," with article on p. 2. Two inner pages, with no Statue news, have tears. 3) Statue pictured on cover of 1888 philatelic magazine, as logo for publisher. 4) Picture of Bartholdi, Statue's builder, as advertisement for wine, 1890's, back cover of magazine. 5) Hand-drawn color artwork of Statue by inmate of prison in San Diego, Calif., 1998, on mailed envelope. Very good to fine. $250-350 (5 pcs.)

21-3. "Following the river for a living." Archive of 49 letters, 1853-58, 67 pp. in all, between members of the Sage and Mason families in Columbia, Shippen, Lock Haven, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to upstate New York. Many with integral address-leaves or envelopes. A literate and expressive picture of life and its hardships in pre-Civil War America. "There is a flood in the river...I ran five [lumber] rafts down here and then went back up the river and helped off with the rafts from storms and more than drown[ed]...Arrived here with 3 rails of boards...All I started with safe, which is about 260,000. I sold out...for about $1 a thousand more than expected...I think I can come home in 2 weeks...I shall be very glad when am not under the necessity of following the river for a living for I felt as though it is fast wearing me out...Can hardly resign myself to being separated from you...but is sure to be my destiny...[New York] City thronged with rioters & the military actively engaged to put them down. Some killed & a great many wounded, more than the papers mention...Today the Negroes had a regular fight & were sent to jail which will detain me some longer as hands are very scarce & few white men will do the work...." Exchange of news of daily life at home on one hand, and its emergencies and hardships of earning a livelihood on the other. A few letters from New York City, where Mason has gone in search of lumber buyers. Each letter enclosed in acid-free tissue, with staple passing through margin. With typewritten transcripts of all. Condition generally fine. $450-650 (49 letters)

21-4. "We almost perished coming down the river." Group of 19 letters, 1850-52, 35 pp., some from a lumberman new to the profession, to his wife Nancy in Windsor, N.Y. Some with integral address-leaves or envelopes. "All the way down the river I thought of you and our little infant daughter taking that long, long journey home...We almost perished coming down the river...Have sold our boards & shingles ...better than last year. We was a long time getting down the river as I had to run my rafts down and go back after the others. I could get a pilot on the stream. I suppose it will take 6 to 8 days to haul and count our lumber...When you think of starting, write me and I will meet you at Smithport...." News of weddings, deaths, financial happenings, typhus, politics, and more in the letters from Nancy's sister to her. Each letter enclosed in acid-free tissue, with staple passing through margin. With typewritten transcripts of all. Condition generally fine. $250-300 (19 letters)

21-5. A Traveling Antebellum Dentist. Group of 18 letters, 1848-49, 39 pp., between members of Sage and Mason families in upstate New York. Some with integral address-leaves or envelopes. From Wellsboro: "...A case of the Small Pox broke out last week and yesterday we had a fine time vaccinating. Every person in town from the gray headed down to the little squealing baby had to go through the operation...I have vaccinated another man...Children are crying with fear...." The writer, apparently a journeyman dentist, discusses the future of doctors, illness, and his work. In fixing teeth "of pretty girls...it gives their beauty so much stronger impression to hear them cry murder." Other news of sale of farm, the extraordinary amount of hard physical work to exist, beginnings of lumber mill, "cholera seems to be sweeping off its victims by thousands." Each letter enclosed in acid-free tissue, with staple passing through margin. With typewritten transcripts of all. Good social content. Pre-Civil War dental material is very scarce. Condition generally fine. $250-275 (18 letters)

21-6. Life before the Storm. Group of 29 letters, eighteen dated 1858-61, others undated but 1850's, 59 pp. in all. A few letters with envelopes. Highly readable, by various members of Sage and Mason families in Albany and upstate New York, offering a variegated picture of town life. "Afraid Mr. Buchanan's reign [1857-61] might not prove at all beneficial...Have Libby vaccinated immediately...Awful dull times...Dr. Bascom flourishing here...." References to ambrotypes taken of family members, business concerns, ill health, store robberies, new publication in town, fashions, preachers, Fourth of July celebrations, typhoid, births, deaths, and marriages. Each letter enclosed in acid-free tissue, with staple passing through margin. With typewritten transcripts of all. Good social content. Condition generally fine. $200-250 (29 letters)

21-7. General Society of Mayflower Descendants. Printed certificate, 1897, black and red, awarding membership to Mary Trumbull, "having...proven descent from Gen. William Bradford... passenger on the Mayflower...." 14 x 18, set in 20 x 24 backing. Ship vignette upper left. Thick red seal, 2" diameter; has crack. The latter has edge staining; certificate good. $60-70

21-8 Collection of 19th Century Americana. Interesting group of 28 items: 1) Letter, Augusta, Georgia, 1830, concerning the Fire Law and its effect on work to be done on land. With details for construction. 2) Anthracite miner's certificate, enacted 1897, issued 1925, to W. Caffrey of Archibald, Penna. 3) Adams County, Pa. group of legal papers for "disturbance of the peace," etc., c. 1840's-'50's, 18 pp. in all. 4) Four documents for reshipment of empty petroleum barrels back to U.S., 1869. (The first shipment of American oil to Europe was in 1861.) 5) Store scrip, c. 1860, uncut strip of six (three 5 , three 10 ), plus single 35 and 75 . three vignettes on each including Washington. Condition varied, fair to fine. $175-200 (28 pcs.)

21-9. Collection of 19th Century Americana. Group of 8 documents: 1) Manuscript petition of Revolutionary War soldier, requesting increase in pay, c. 1826, to Gov. of Pennsylvania. Then 75 years of age, his job as Supt. of powder magazine only paid him about $200 per year. Contemporary copy. 2) Letter, Bristol, R.I., Apr. 1809, regarding ship which has been embargoed. "The vessel is now under seizure...." 3) Manuscript note to Lt. Col. Harvey, British officer on Niagara Peninsula during War of 1812. 4) Letter from Jabez Bowen, Deputy Gov. of R.I., Dec. 24, 1812, 2 pp., about lands at Gloucester, to Philip Allen. 5) Manuscript invoice, 1827, for flags. 6) Land grant, 1837, Martin Van Buren, secretarily signed by his son. 7) 1871 certificate appointing Justice of the Peace, signed by Gov. Randolph, New Jersey. 8) Civil War daily ammunition report, 1864, Battalion B, 1st Comm. Artillery. Condition varied, fair to very fine. $250-300 (8 pcs.)

21-10. Connecticut. Group of eight items: 1) Hartford Bridge and Cheshire Turnpike, annual report for each, partly printed, about 17 x 22, detailing amounts of capital stock, tolls, road repairs, etc. 2) Five accounting sheets, 1802-12, 10 x 15, showing purchases and payments to persons in Westport, Groton, and Watertown. 3) "Return of the Poor" for Essex, 1833. Partly printed, 20 x 32, listing 27 destitute persons, mostly women in alms house, and details of their lives. Foxing and fold wear, some separation starting, else very satisfactory. $90-100 (8 pcs.)

21-11. Columbus' Landing. In raised celluloid, ivory color, taken from a painting, c. 1890-92. By F.B. Smith & Hartmann, N.Y. The classic pose of Columbus landing, surrounded by his sailors. 4 ³/₄ x 6 ³/₄ . Minor mounting evidence at three edges, else fine. With engraved print of same scene, 6 ¹/₂ x 8, by W.G. Hall, 1874. $325-375 (2 pcs.)

21-12. "Town of Brookhaven, on Nassau Island, Province of New York." Indenture, 1737, in reign of King George II, for sale of land for William Satterly to Robert Robinson. 12 x 15 ¹/₂ , attractively set in mat 19 ¹/₂ x 22 ¹/₂ . Handsomely lettered. A fine asset for a Long Island, N.Y. collection. V.F. $300-400

21-13. Pennsylvania. Four hand-drawn "draught for tract of land" or surveyors' maps, 1762-1810, as copies of earlier 1748-1793 documents, for some areas in Berks County, Pa. 6 x 7 ³/₄ to 8 x 13. Drawings of land area at top of page, commentary below, with signature and date. Toning and some edge wear. $125-175 (4 pcs.)

21-14. New York State. Collection of 16 A.Ls.S., 1830's-40's, of A(rphaxed) Loomis, N. Y. Congressman, writing to Thomas H. Hubbard of Utica, regarding early land sales. Discussing deeds, tenants, payment of taxes, partition of lands, in particular a client's interest in use as a "county Poor House." 19 pp., plus several additional documents. Integral address-leaves. Generally fine. $200-300 (about 20 pcs.)

21-15. Billheads. Pumps illustrated on billheads of Union Mfg., New Britain, Conn., and W. & B. Douglas, Middletown, Conn., 1870's. Group of 18: pump plus hinge (each about 1 x 2) on Union billhead (10); 2 ¹/₄ x 3 on Douglas billhead (8). Including medals won, and impressive vignette. Attractive group of two important companies from a center of American industry. Very fine. $60-75 (18 pcs.)

21-16. Billheads. Group of 40, 1870's, with three variant illustrations, of the Morse Twist Drill & Machine (Co.), New Bedford, Mass., a whaling town. About 7 x 8 each, two varieties of different tools, the third of medals awarded the company. Fine to very fine. $100-125 (40 pcs.)

21-17. Billheads. Group of 26, 1870's, with 2 x 2 illustration of building of Croyden, Carpenter Co., iron and steel, Providence, R.I. Quaker style dating used. All same. Very good to fine. $90-110 (26 pcs.)

21-18. Early American Industry. Group of 12 letters to Collins Axe Co., Hartford, Conn., 1834-48, each with integral address-leaf. 18 pp. in all. References to orders, samples, deliveries, coal orders, and payments. Usual edge tear near wax seal, else darkly penned and about fine. $100-125 (12 pcs.)

21-19. New York. Four books: 1) Broadway by J.B. Kerfoot. A nostalgic tour of the longest street in the world, with 43 drawings of favorite spots. Houghton Mifflin, N.Y., 1911, 189 pp., cloth cover with wear, contents fine. 2) Red Book for 1934, with portraits and biographies of New York State officials, state data, etc. 698 pp., index. J.B. Lyon Co., N.Y., 1934. Cloth, cover wear, contents fine. 3) This Was New York - The Nation's Capital in 1789 by Monaghan. Doubleday, Garden City, N.Y., 1943, 308 pp., illustration of George Washington as frontispiece. Cloth. Fine. 4) Darkness & Daylight in New York, or Lights & Shadows of New York Life, by missionary Helen Campbell, Thomas Knox, and Thomas Byrnes. Hartford Publishing, Hartford, Conn., 1896, 740 pp., with 250 illustrations and hundreds of real-life stories of the "underworld of New York." Gold pictorial cover. Fine. $100-125 (4 pcs.)

21-20. Albany. History of New York's capital. Albany Chronicles, compiled by Reynolds. J.B. Lyon Co., Albany, 1906, 817 pp. Limited edition: no. 56, for Nations Savings Bank. About 260 illustrations of people and places in Albany's history. Cloth. Spine sunned, somewhat shaken, else a clean, very good copy. Book, Albany's Historic Street, a history of State Street, published to celebrate 50th anniversary, 1918. Cover with light wear, contents fine. At one time, Albany was one of the ten largest cities in America. $80-100 (2 pcs.)

22-1. "I am a Republican and a Blaine man." Archive of letters from John Park family in Ohio (variously of Columbus, Higginsport, and Dana) to sister, 1868-1910, most 1880's. About 50 letters, 104 pp. in all. Covering elections, farming, weather, school, plantings, and business. "I am a Republican and a Blaine man...Husking corn for several days. My hands are sore...I have 600 bushels... What will people do if tobacco is a failure?...(Children) are going to school this month...Arctic winter snow and froze solid for 6 weeks. Wife and I...don't allow the children to go outside...." $100-150 (About 50 letters plus many envelopes)

22-2. Civil War. Letter from Newbern City, Apr. 5, (18)62, 4 pp., from soldier E.S. Reed, 23rd Mass. Regt., Burnside Expedition, N.C. Description of fighting in knee-deep mud at Roanoke Island, routing of enemy. At Battle of Newbern, "I got struck twice with a ball...the first went through my cap...It did not go into my head... then was hit again...Ordered to fix bayonets and get ready for a charge...." On pictorial lettersheet "Young America Off For the War," a Northern pro-war group. Darkly penned. V.F. $150-175

22-3. Education for Southern Blacks. A.L.S. of Robert C. Ogden, Maine, Aug. 23, 1908, 2 pp., to Prof. Paul Henry, regarding a projected meeting in New York of "all the Southern State Supts. of Education (to) make them know the Teachers College, The City College of N.Y. and the Public Schools. Dr. Peabody [probably Francis Peabody of Harvard] suggesting they be brought to Boston for a similar purpose...." Requests his help if he will be in Cambridge. Ogden, a merchant, later associate of John Wanamaker, was a trustee of both Hampton Institute and Tuskegee, and was greatly influenced by their ideals. He was a dedicated proponent of the advancement of educational standards. In beautiful hand. Fine. $75-125

22-4. "Teach and Preach." Letter from one Wm. Paterson of Barnegat, N.J., Mar. 1850, to Rev. Brown, May's Landing, N.J., 3 pp., regarding rental of a Quaker Meeting House in Bridgeport. The owner wanted to sell it to the Methodists, but "is willing that any Evangelical Preacher would be engaged...She thought people would like to 'hear the Presbyterians'...." More news of an applicant to "teach and preach" at the Mission House, and need for a "capable secretary." Integral address-leaf, with fine circular postmark. Fine. $80-120

22-5. A Rhode Island Tourist in 1849. Letter from a visitor, 3 pp., to a New York friend, describing the trip and visit "amidst the gaiety of Newport." Trip on boat Empire State, then via coach to hotel with 45 tourists, daily activities of fishing, eating, side trips, dances and games, horse riding, "bathing on the beach," etc. Interesting picture of customs and manners of the antebellum period. Neat, dark hand. Integral address-leaf. Opening at seal has left two holes affecting text. $80-120

22-6. "Our honorable and successful war...." Letter, Sept. 18, 1864, from C.W. Stevens, Camillus, N.Y., 3 pp., to a cousin, mainly about the war and sacrifice of "the consequences and wicked rebellion...The nation in its 'onward march' and its eagerness to grapple with the events of the future will too soon forget the valuable services of those who voluntarily placed their lives upon His Altar...." Clean, fine, and timely. $75-125

22-7. The End of the War. Letter, July 20, 1865, 6 pp., Washington, on letterhead of United States Sanitary Commission, a forerunner of Red Cross. Visited Smithsonian which was "full of curiosities... meteoric stones thought to fall from the Moon...In the meantime, be patient. When you get to be a Chaplain, you can come to Washington and see all those things...The Regiment is kept guarding the Depot and keeping peace among the troops going home. Many of them get whiskey...." Cannot attend a commence-ment at Eastern; had to return horses purchased because of title. "So many have got in trouble by buying captured horses...Am now using a 'U.S.' horse...." Plans to buy one at auction. "I can take home two free of cost...I was to have purchased horses from Col. Medford. He is now under arrest...I wrote to your mother that I am sick of the idea of bringing home a coloured boy or girl...." Highly legible hand. Fine. $100-200

22-8. Louisiana Religion. Thomas Rand, Jr., writes to his clergyman father from Opelousas, Louisiana, 1853, 3 pp., about "sermons destitute of Gospel...Sabbath school badly conducted...a good pastor (who) has to sustain himself and his family by making saddles...The Baptist cause in this region is in a very low state...." Superb account of religion in antebellum Louisiana, and reaction of "Christians from the north to the want of religious feeling in the churches." Fine. $125-175

22-9. Mining in California. Group of three letters, 13 pp. in all, from an uncle in Boston sending advice to his nephew in Gold Rush country, 1903. Interesting account of the machinations of working a mine. "Not favorably impressed by what he saw in your mine. In case he declines, there will be time to make other arrangements before that $10,000 installment becomes due...If you should come across a sample of ore that has well defined spots of free gold [writer's emphasis], that would be...helpful... Have telegraphed you through Wells Fargo in Sacramento...I believe success will crown our efforts." References to Eagle Mine and Slug Gulch. Neat, legible hand. Very fine. $90-110 (3 letters)

22-10. "Poor White Trash...and Darkies...." James T(yler) Ames, co-founder with brother, then head of Ames Mfg. Co. of Chicopee Falls, Mass., the first sword company in America; one of the largest factories in the North during Civil War. Makers of brass cannon, cannonballs, cotton machinery, sewing machines, bicycles, sabers, and bronze castings: the Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Minute Man at Concord, and other important statues made by them; Ames doors used in east wing of Capitol Bldg. Two A.Ls.S., writing from Roswell, Ga., Feb. 9 and 17, (18)72, 4 very full pp. each, 5 x 8 ¹/₄ , one unsigned but complete. To his daughter Sarah, with lengthy description of the history and people of Roswell, where he is vacationing for health reasons, "my great trouble at the lungs": "...The birds are singing and it is like the charming days we have after the middle of May...The people here are very kind... The air here is like Chester, only with the Southern character in it...It is very pleasant to sit by [the fire] but it keeps 'Charity' (the darkey girl) about half the time to tote the wood...(Roswell King's) family remains and are among the leading people now...There are about 600 inhabitants and about the same number of pigs & cows, all of whom have equal rights in the streets...Mr. Eldridge is the practical man of the town & gives tone to it morally, and not a drop of intoxicating drink is sold here & not an Irishman lives here, but don't conclude from this that it is made up of the very pinks of propriety and that everyone you meet is a lady or a gent(lema)n for they have poor white trash that work in the factory & do other drudgery and darkies who I don't think are counted, but sort of run free as the other animals do. There is however a circle of leading people who are intelligent, well bred, and very agreeable to meet...Plenty hickory wood...& Charity the black girl to tote it...In the domestic arrangements it takes a white woman to cook & Martha & Charity to work. Martha is a half nurse and sings & chatters making more noise than all the children, but it is good natured. Charity is the worker & clumps round in shoes that weigh less than ten pounds each and is conspicuous for her solid movements & alto voice. Both are well bred, shy and the ends of their fingers are said to be light...The white woman can't be described by this writer & can only be classed under the common title of a Georgia cracker who expects much of her employers but returns no equivalent...." Very minor dust-soiling of signed letter, minor clip stains on other, else fine and dark. Important and unusual. $250-350 (2 pcs.)

22-11. Father of American Steelmaking at age 14. Fascinating A.L.S. of A(lexander) L(yman) Holley, who introduced Bessemer process in America (1863), laying the foundation for the industrial age and for the fortunes of Carnegie, Schwab, et al. Holley built the first U.S. plant to use the Bessemer process; a founder of American Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Writing at age 14, from Stockbridge (Conn.), Oct. 3, 1846, 8x 10, 3 pp., to his mother in Lakeville, Conn., describing school. His precise hand, on aqua lettersheet, belying his brilliance: "...I am very well, in fine spirits, & hope you are ditto... Saturday forenoon...went over to South Lee & saw the paper mills, forge, &c...The Episcopal meeting house is a great deal prettier inside, than out, being fitted up in ancient style. The walls are certainly two feet thick, but I presume they are not solid...Friday evening about ten of our boys...went to a husking bee, & should have had a very good time, had it not have been for some drunken, mean scoundrels, who spoilt it all. We came home in the rain, about a mile...Went all over Monument Mountain...I performed several feats which it makes me shudder to think of now. For instance, I went out onto a sort of spire that projected out 10 or 11 feet from the main body of rock, & laid down. I saw the trees wave, 100 feet or more below me...We did not get home till dark, but Honor, the hired girl, gave us that lost our supper, some bread & butter & cake, of which we were very glad...." The future empire-builder lists his expenses at school in a separate "Money Account...so that you may see if I am spending too much": "1 pint lamp oil .17, 1 writing book .08, Box pencil leads .04, 1 tin cup for brushing teeth .04, 1/4 large water melon .02...." Pink "Stockbridge / 5" postal stamping on integral address-leaf. Loss of irregular edge fragment where wax seal opened, affecting several words, else darkly penned and fine. Rare thus. $175-275

23-1. Painted English Miniature on Ivory. View Image   Beautiful young woman in large blue hat, fur muff, golden hair, in Directoire fashion c. 1800. Artist: Yebel. In oval frame, under glass, about 4 x 5. Soft watercolors on ivory. An exquisite piece. Choice. $600-700 (Rainbow in JPG is glare from scanner.)

23-2. Painted English Ivory. View Image   Head and shoulder miniature portrait of a lovely young woman, large gold pin on her dress. Appealing coloration of blue eyes, brown hair, and dark green gown. C. 1800. Artist: Hayer. Round frame, 2 ¹/₄ " inner diameter, 4" outer diameter. Under glass. Very appealing example of the art of watercolor painted ivory. Choice. $500-600

23-3. Watercolors on Ivory. View Image   An English beauty, about 16 years old, with flowing brown hair, white gown with blue ribbons. Oval, 2 ³/₄ x 3 ¹/₂ . Set under glass in gold frame, 6 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₂ . Velvet mat. Signed with artist's initials HIL. Choice. $800-900

23-4. Alexander Calder. View Image   The originator of mobiles and stabiles, which he termed as "plastic form in motion" and "static abstract sculptures." Son, as well as grandson, of two famous sculptors of the same name, "Sandy" Calder (1898-1976) first exhibited in 1932 in Paris, later at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum of Modern Art; also a painter and illustrator, his name has become synonymous with "mobiles." Outstanding A.L.S., May 21, (19)60, 2 pp., on two sheets 8 ¹/₂ x 11, in his large, dark script, signed "Sandy," to Lee, giving instructions for proper hanging of the mobile (italicized portions are underlined in his letter): "I am sorry to say that we neglected to close the link (S-hook) at the top of the mobile. This can be done with 2 hammers (1 heavy, 1 lighter). It would be good to do this, for in a strong wind the petals might fly around and unhook themselves. It doesn't have to be completely closed - just enough so that it cannot unhook. I trust you both are pleased. I thought it looked very well on the white gravel...." Very fine, and rare A.L.S. in this form. $400-600

23-5. Calder's Map. Drawing in Calder's hand of the route between "Washington" and "Merritt Parkway," on 8 ¹/₂ x 11 sheet. He has noted landmarks for the traveller, including Newtown, Stepney, and Easton, with comments "about 3 hours from Gt. Neck...." Executed in black ink and yellow and red crayons. A small rubber stamp near margin, "Calder, Painter Hill Road, Roxbury, Conn." Probably travel directions for a visitor. The total effect for a viewer is curiously like one of his mobiles  frozen in space. Fine and unique. $350-550

23-6. Charles Dana Gibson. Creator of the "Gibson Girl," whose illustrations filled magazines of the early 20th century. A.L.S. to Bachrach, the photographer, May 18 (1942), (N.Y.C.), 1 p. "I can see you are right about the photo and am only too willing to leave it entirely to you One Who Knows. I don't like the girls head in there among other things...Again many thanks...C.D. Gibson." A bold, extravagant hand that completely fills the 8 ¹/₂ x 11 page. Very fine. $200-250

23-7. Chagall. A whirl of reds, purples and pink color emerges as a tree. Breathtakingly beautiful color lithograph reproduction, 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ³/₄ . One of Chagall's characteristic goats at top, with billowing white clouds. Authentically signed "Marc Chagall" in black crayon in light area. Excellent. $225-275

23-8. Chagall. Authentic signature "Marc Chagall" on color lithograph reproduction of circus horse and lady, vibrantly colorful. A joyous mood: appears as if Chagall has painted nearly every color in the rainbow! Signed in lower margin. 8 x 11. Excellent. $200-250

23-9. Chagall. Photo of Chagall in profile, from book, as a handsome young man. Authentic dark signature in margin. 6 x 8. Glossy paper. Very fine. $150-200

23-10. Dali. Surrealist artist. Colorful Spanish paper money note, 1928, with his characteristic signature. Authentic. Choice. $150-175

23-11. Miró. His authentic signature "Miro!" in margin of color lithograph reproduction of a yellow and black "butterfly." Splashes of blue color in background, a rose moon above. 6 x 8, on white ground. Pleasing example of this Spanish painter identified with Cubist school. Excellent. $100-150

23-12. Cartoonists. Group of four items: 1) Walter Lantz, creator of Woody Woodpecker. Signature on 5 x 7 printed caricature of Woody. 2) Russell Myers, cartoonist of "Broom Hilda," inscription and signature on printed cartoon. 8 x 9. 3) Mort Walker, creator of "Beetle Bailey." Hand-lettered name on card. 4) Peter Hurd, artist. A.L.S., 1934-89. Very fine. $80-100 (4 pcs.)

23-13. Art of the Miniature. Arthur Szyk, 20th century artist whose works are colorful miniature masterpieces. Represented by eight lithographs, 1940's, honoring nations who fought against the Nazis. He himself escaped and found sanctuary in America. Each plate 10 x 11 ¹/₂ : U.S., Canada, Poland, France, U.S.S.R., Switzerland, China; the last, da Vinci, surrounded by a veritable history of aviation, signed by Szyk in margin. Five are imprinted on verso "First Edition." Fine group. $200-300 (8 pcs.)

23-14. Japanese Wood Block Prints. View Image   Group of ten, c. 1880, all different. Black on tissue. Various subjects: four of men, one of women, one landscape, and four of multiple figures. 7 x 10 ¹/₂ , margins generous on three sides, fourth side trimmed. Occasional pinhole in blank margin, else very fine. $300-400 (10 pcs.)

23-15. Ladies' Finishing School Folk Art. Sketch book, 1902-03, of a student at "The Castle," Miss Mason's school for young ladies at Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York (today an elegant hotel). Total of 24 pp. of pen-and-ink drawings, 3 pp. pencil sketches, and 19 pp. text, by a student at the finishing school who relates daily experiences amidst the curriculum considered appropriate for a young lady at the time: music, art, French, German, exercise, etc., with excursions to the theatre and opera. Numerous drawings are in silhouette style. Charming, with quite witty text. Very fine. $150-250

23-16. Dali. View Image   "Sleep," one of his more famous works, color reproduction, 10 x 12, of which lower 5" margin bears his oversize, authentic signature. The original of this work was sold some years ago when it brought the highest price ever paid for a work of a living artist. An oversize head shown with supports, to symbolize, according to the artist, "psychic balance." Excellent. $300-400

23-17. Chagall. View Image   Color lithograph reproduction, authentically signed in black crayon in lower margin. Prisms of color: red, green, blue, yellow, orange, and purple, with overlay effect of couple, Eiffel Tower, Coliseum, etc. 10 x 12. Excellent. $300-400

23-18. Sir John Tenniel. Illustrator of Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, and for Punch. Original pencil sketch, entitled "A Common Sorrow," in memory of Pres. Garfield, following his assassination. Two female figures comforting each other, one with cloak and helmet. 6 x 8, in mat 10 x 12. Signed "J.T.," his customary signature. Pencil notation of title and date "1881" on verso, possibly in his hand. This sketch may have been done for Punch or one of the other magazines for which he was illustrator. Toning on mat, else fine. $275-375

24-1. Prelude to Victory. Map, "Plan of attack of the Forts Clinton & Montgomery upon Hudson's River which were Stormed by His Majesty's Forces under Command of Sir Henry Clinton, on the 6th of Oct. 1777." Engraved for Stedman's History of the American War, as published by the author, 1793. Topographical, 21 x 26 ¹/₂ , in lovely shades of green, peach, and maize, detailing locations of "troops landed," "galleys burnt," "frigates on river." On Oct. 7, the second Battle of Saratoga, not far from the location shown on this map, resulted in defeat of Gen. Burgoyne by Gates, and a victory for the Americans. A few light original folds, small split starting, else fine and very attractive. Important military map. $400-450

24-2. French and Indian War Period. View Image   "A Map of that Part of America which was the Principal Seat of War in 1756." Showing New England from Nova Scotia to northern boundaries of Massachusetts. Includes present-day Maine, length of St. Lawrence River, Lake Champlain, New Hampshire, as well as many forts, ports, rivers, and Indian tribes. 9 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₂ . One tape reinforcement 2 ¹/₂ " on verso, else a very fine map of early America. $375-475

24-3. North America. In color, 1839, showing U.S. from Atlantic to Pacific, an independent Texas, Mexico including California, New Mexico, and Arizona; Utah shown as "Great Salt Lake." By Burgess, "designed to accompany Smith's Geography." 9 ¹/₂ x 12. Corner wear, else fine. $80-100

24-4. "Map of the British Settlements of North America." View Image   "From the Coast of Labrador to Florida, intended to illustrate the travels of Mr. Lambert through those countries." By Cradock & Joy, London, 1813. War of 1812 period. Color, pastel shades with color outlining as well. 15 x 16 ¹/₄ . Showing Newfoundland, part of Canada, New Brunswick, Indian Nation of Algonquins, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Conn., N.J., Va., N.C., S.C., and Georgia. Very attractive for framing. One margin closely trimmed, not affecting border. Original folds. $300-400

24-5. World War II. Original German Luftwaffe aerial map for "Air Navigation," 1938, showing Central European area. Yellow oilcloth, imprinted in green, black, and orange, original folds, opening to 34 x 54. Exceptionally clean, little wear. Scarce in such condition. Superb mapping detail, used by German Luftwaffe. $200-300

24-6. Maps of Jerusalem and Middle East. Group of five, 18th-19th centuries, 6 x 7 to 10 x 12: 1) Jerusalem, by D'Anville, c. 1750, outlined in color, historical sites located. 2) Assyria and Babylon (near present-day Iraq), c. 1800, by Nuttell, Fisher, Dixon, Liverpool. Outlined in color. 3) Persia (present-day Iran), Nubia (presently part of Egypt), and Tartary (Afghanistan) in three maps, c. 1850, of these ancient lands, by Chapman & Hall, London. Black and white. Curious thin line drawn on Persia and Tartary maps to designate route, not affecting pleasing appearance, else fine. $100-150 (5 pcs.)

24-7. Maps from New Testament. Group of three, from work by English scholar Edward Wells of Oxford, 1819. 1) "Journeyings of...Jesus Christ...as referred to in the Four Gospels." 8 ¹/₂ x 9. 2) "Travels of St. Paul." 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ¹/₄ . 3) "Kingdoms of David and Solomon." 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ¹/₄ . Foxing, else fine. $140-160 (3 pcs.)

24-8. New York City. 1884 geodetic map of the future five boroughs, plus New Jersey. Original folds, opening to 20 x 28, color. Remarkable detail of geographical features, waterfront, and more. Small tear near top margin, extending about 2" into map, else excellent. $75-100

24-9. Specimen Map. Rare "Specimen of the County Maps to be Constructed by virtue of an Act of the Legislature directing the formation of a Map of Pennsylvania." By Philadelphia cartographer John Melish, 1816, 7 x 10, beautifully colored in outline, showing Susquehanna River wending its way through area from Harrisburg to Halifax. With inset designating characters projected for use in "delineating the County Maps": boroughs, county lines, roads, etc. Obviously a proof or sample of his anticipated work for Pennsylvania in the year 1816, when Melish was beginning his enterprise as a map publisher. A map with a definitive style, highly attractive, and uncommon. On one side, about 4" of margin trimmed close to border, not affecting pleasing quality of this unusual map. $225-250

24-10. England. 1778 map by Antonio Zatta of Venice, one of the principal mapmakers of the eighteenth century. Hand-colored in outline, in shades of green, maize, and rose, with a large cartouche of an outdoor scene, 5 ¹/₂ x 9, at lower right. 15 x 19 overall. Showing St. George's Channel east to Calais, and Guernsey north to Coventry. Detailed map of Southern portion of England. Superb. $300-350

25-1. Elvis Presley. View Image   Glossy photograph, 8 x 10 ¹/₂ , of a young Presley, signed in ink in blank area at upper left, "To a Sweet Girl / Barbara / Elvis Presley." With letter of provenance, describing the in-person signing at the Ed Sullivan Show in 1960's. Together with three snapshots taken behind the scenes at the Sullivan Show: two showing the stagehand (who obtained Presley's signature on this photo) with John Lennon, Ann-Margaret, and "Lily" from the Addams Family. Minor edge tear, one corner bent, edge toning, "r" of name inscribed with small ink blot; image area fine. Unusually expressive Presley vintage photo. $600-700 (Reserve $500) (5 pcs.)

25-2. Danny Kaye. Comedy star of Broadway, Hollywood, and TV, achieving fame in late 1930's with his "patter" song in Lady in the Dark; later star of many films. A.L.S. three times using three different names! In fairly dark pencil, 2 pp., undated but with accompanying envelope postmarked N.Y.C., Dec. 17, 1935, to his girlfriend Holly Fine. Written at age 22, at the start of his career. "...I realize how much I care for you every time I have to leave you. Not that I don't love you when I'm with you, it's just that it's taken for granted...I had my eyebrows done...not too dark. I also ordered a suit. I think it's going to be very nice. For the money I'm paying it should be...I saw Harvey and he said he couldn't come...because Sally Rand [the fan-dancer rage of the 1930's] was in town & they were getting set...So long for now...Your own baby, David Kaminsky, Danny Kaye, Donald Kingsley All yours." Signed three times, including his birth and stage names. Fine and unconsciously funny. Rare thus. $200-300 (2 pcs.)

25-3. "Birth of a Nation." Considered the first full-length film. Directed by D.W. Griffith, written by him based on the book The Clansman, it burst upon the entertainment scene in 1915 to general acclaim. Criticism of portrayals of Negroes and KKK received scant attention at the time. Scenes in this silent film of Civil War battles and the assassination of Lincoln are still thought to be in the forefront of movie history. "Souvenir" book, probably from opening in 1915, of "The Birth of a Nation The Most Stupendous & Fascinating Motion Picture Drama Created in the United States." Soft cover, gilt lettering, 9 ¹/₂ x 12, 32 pp., including seven large sepia photos on the making of the film and its story. With separate contemporary sepia glossy photo of Battle of Petersburg scene from the film, 6 ³/₄ x 8 ³/₄ . Stamped on verso Mar. 5, 1916. Published by Epoch, N.Y. Apparently prepared as a promotional souvenir for purchase by viewers of its first run. Some moderate edge wear of cover, including 2" tear, edge wear on some pages, else about fine. Very scarce. $350-450 (Reserve $300) (2 pcs.)

25-4. Movie Lobby Card. View Image   For Tarzan's New York Adventure, with Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Hara. 1942, color, 11 x 14. Edge wear, else very good. Uncommon. $125-175

25-5. Movie Lobby Card. For Daisy Kenyon, with Joan Crawford and Henry Fonda. 1947, color, 11 x 14. Edge wear. Very scarce. $100-125

25-6. Movie Lobby Card. For Bells of St. Mary, with Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. 1943, color, 11 x 14. Some edge wear, else very good. Uncommon. $90-100

25-7. Movie Lobby Card. For O'Henry's Full House, with radio comedian Fred Allen, Marilyn Monroe, and Charles Laughton. 1952, color, 11 x 14. Pinholes for mounting, else very good. Scarce. $90-100

25-8. Movie Lobby Card. For Singin' In The Rain, with Gene Kelly. C. 1950, color, 11 x 14. Edge wear. With 6 old movie stills, 8 x 10, sepia and b&w: Adolph Menjou in Serenade (two), Thomas Meighan in City Goes Wild, Danny Kaye in On the Riviera and A Boy of the Streets. V.G. $100-120 (7 pcs.)

25-9. Movie Cards. Group of 29 different: 11 actors, 5 actresses, and 13 cowboy stars of Hollywood. 3 ³/₈ x 5 ¹/₄ , with facsimile signatures. Printed variously in purple, blue, black, and green. Stars of the late 1930's and early 1940's, including Olivia de Haviland, Gene Autry, Charles Boyer, Ray Milland, Joseph Cotton, Richard Arlen, et al. Fine. $80-100 (29 pcs.)

25-10. Hollywood Stars. Two letters: 1) Carole Landis, who played femme fatale parts and committed suicide at age 29. T.L.S., Los Angeles, Feb. 9, 1942, 1 p., sending thanks for a program. "...Glad to have it for my scrapbook...I liked your opinion of the picture & hope you will do as much for A Gentleman at Heart.... " Bold ink signature. With postmarked envelope. 2) Margaret Hamilton, Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. A.L.S., undated, in ink, on back of an announcement, 3 x 7, signed "Maggie." To "Helen" about a dinner party, a new friend, and her mother who is "much the same, but no worse." Very good. $175-225 (3 pcs.)

25-11. Music. Three items: 1) Franz Lehar, popular composer of operettas in early 20th century, including Merry Widow. Sig. in lower margin of photo print, 3 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ . Fine. 2) Francesco Paolo Tosti, Italian composer of many songs, some still favorites today, including "Mattinata" and "Amore"; singing teacher to Queen Victoria's royal family; long a resident of London (1875 on). A.L.S., in French, with translation, no year, 3 pp., to a young lady, declining an invitation because "my lessons take all my time." Very fine, in a beautiful hand, suitable for framing. Attached to 8 ¹/₂ x 11 sheet with magazine photo. 3) Sanford Fillmore Bennett, whose songs were hits of the Civil War era: "Old Abe has Gone and Done It, Boys," "Irish Volunteer," etc. A.Q.S., 1897, 8 lines from his "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," published 1867. Lyricist collaborating with Joseph Webster. Light marginal toning, else fine. $250-300 (3 pcs.)

25-12. Hollywood's Golden Age. Group of three items: 1) Gloria Swanson, 5-page movie contract, 1934, between herself and M-G-M for two films and possibly a third, averaging $4,500 per week. She has signed, and initialed a correction on p. 5. File holes, top corner lacking, light wear, sig. fine. 2) James Cagney, 1-page movie contract, 1956, between Cagney and Paramount Pictures, regarding his "employment as a director," advising that he has never directed a film before. Sig. very fine. With 1957 movie still, showing Cagney. 3) Joan Leslie, signed typescript with comment on her 2-page biography. Her roles included starring with Cagney, Reagan, Astaire, Bogart, et al. Fine. $175-200 (4 pcs.)

25-13. Cecil B. De Mille. Movie director during Hollywood's Golden Age; known for his extravagant productions. T.L.S., 1954, on his Paramount Pictures office letterhead, "Current Production: The Ten Commandments," expressing Christmas good wishes to his correspondent. Original folds, slightly trimmed at edge, else fine. $150-200

25-14. Béla Bartók. Hungarian composer of some 6,000 songs; piano pedagogue; used Hungarian folk music as a base for his many classical compositions, including orchestral music, operas, works for piano and violin, etc. Bartók came to the U.S. as a refugee during World War II. Concert program signed on page 2, Budapest, 1938. Original fold, else about fine, with dark signature. $175-200

25-15. Teresa Carreno. Piano virtuoso, who performed for Pres. Lincoln as a child prodigy; also singer and composer of Venezuelan hymn. On 8 ¹/₂ x 11 page, she has signed, with comments in Spanish to "Mr. Kraft from the pianist that they say has much 'Kraft'" (a pun on German word for "strength"). Leipzig, Mar. 30, 1890. Center fold, edge toning. With four cartes of Carreno, and one newspaper photo. Very good. $90-110 (6 pcs.)

25-16. Ethelbert Nevin. American pianist, composer of 70 songs, his most famous "Narcissus." Signed on 2 x 4 ¹/₂ slip, "Faithfully yours, Ethelbert Nevin." Showthrough on two edges from adhesive on verso, affecting "in" of signature, else fine. $65-75

25-17. "From the Ridiculous to the Sublime." Comedians Ed Wynn, Myron Cohen, and Dick Gregory: signature on two menus and sheet of paper, respectively. Also, signatures of Bob Hope and Bishop Fulton Sheen, together on cover of booklet honoring Mrs. Bob Hope. With several association items. $50-60 (5 pcs.)

25-18. Opera. Collection of 26 different libretti, English and foreign language, late 1800's to early 1900's, comprising favorites of the era: Aida, Rigoletto, Manon, Girl of the Golden West, La Boheme, Fidelio, Die Meistersinger, Tosca, Louise, Magic Flute, Martha, Love of 3 Kings, Koenigskinder, La Gioconda, Die Walkure, Barber of Seville, Orfeo e Euridice, Gotterdammerung, Masked Ball, Elaine, Fra Diavolo, Dinorah, Jewels of the Madonna, Madeleine, Samson et Dalila, and Der Rosenkavalier. Almost all Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, with pictorial paper covers. Various publishers: G. Schirmer, Knabe, Steinway, Rullman. Fine. With two libretti published by O. Ditson: Messiah (1867) and Don Pasquale (1888). With three duplicates, plus Boris Goudonoff (cover cut). Average about 50 pp. each. Also about 40 typescripts of stories of the operas. $150-200 (about 72 pcs.)

25-19. Encyclopedias of Movies. Two books: 1) Year Book of Motion Pictures Film Daily for 1937. Movie releases, producers, directors, actors, theatres, titles, and more. 1,264 pp., cloth and leather shaken, but contents fine. 2) MGM Film Catalog, 1982, 308 pp., 8 x 11, containing photos and film summaries for over 800 movies from 1920's to 1980's. Soft cover. Great reading. $175-200 (2 pcs.)

25-20. Vintage Playbill Collection. Group of 16 illustrated booklets, most 32 pp., with covers in full color, 4 multi-page booklets, and 2 single-page. Twenty are 1919-29, one 1900, and one 1932. Unusually attractive group, numerous examples of Art Deco covers by noted illustrators, from the most famous theatres of the era: Ziegfeld, Hippodrome, Earl Carroll, Gaiety, Globe, etc. Full page photos of Houdini and Pres. Coolidge. Plays include "Abie's Irish Rose," "Rio Rita," "Sunny" with Marilyn Miller, "Reunion in Vienna" with Lunt and Fontanne. Sizes about 5 x 8 to 8 x 10. Very good to very fine. $90-125 (22 pcs.)

26-1. Presidential Election of 1856. Buchanan, John C. Fremont, and Millard Fillmore were the candidates. Campaign card, 2 ¹/₂ x 3, bright orange, headed in black "...All Nigger-Catchers, Fillibusters and Border Ruffians will be conveyed to Salt River...'Cincinnati Platform'...the 'Unterrified Democracy' will be escorted...by the Black Republican Bond...." Drawing of a campaigner and "Cuban Liberators Forward" printed at bottom.  With A.L.S. of Th(omas) Cullins, Columbia, Oct. 21, 1856, to James Carroll, Kingwood, Va., about the coming election. "When I left your place I promised to write you the prospects of the political parties in this state at the then coming election. Being unable to determine this in my own mind I deferred writing. It has now been determined and no more doubt can be felt in the matter. I now write sending you one of the tickets proposed by the Fusion Party after receiving partial returns of the election; the feeling confident we had carried the State by a small majority. We now find we were in error...The parties are preparing for the great fight to come off on Tuesday week. I fear our party will not all have returned from their trip up Salt River in time to vote. Could all opposed to the Democratic Party be mustered into line? Mr. Buchanan would certainly lose his own state. This cannot be looked for and I believe he will take the South by an increased majority." Dark, highly legible hand. Card slightly soiled, letter fine. Unusual pair. $450-500 (Reserve $350) (2 pcs.)

26-2. Grover Cleveland/Adlai Stevenson. Pair of tickets to Inaugural. On verso of each, in contemporary hand, "Jany. 9, 1893." Each 2 ⁷/₈ x 5. "For President of the United States / Grover Cleveland / of the / State of New York / For Vice-President of the United States / Adlai E. Stevenson / of the / State of Illinois." Light foxing in two areas of first card, else very fine. In contemporary envelope. Unusual. $100-125 (3 pcs.)

26-3. Thomas E. Dewey. View Image   Large sepia photo, mounted on board, 11 x 14, inscribed, signed and dated "Dec. 28, 1946" on blank mount. Between his two campaigns for the Presidency. Ink a bit browned, minor edge defects. Image area very fine. $100-110

26-4. William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. 1900 Presidential ballot, 14 ³/₄ x 27. Also listing Bryan-Stevenson on Democratic ticket, and Debs-Harriman on Social Democratic, plus Socialist Labor and Prohibition Parties. Party emblem at top of each party's list. Below Electors are candidates for New York State Governor, Attorney General, Senator, and other offices. Fine. Dry mounted on board under film. Scarce in this size. $200-250

26-5. William H. Mallock. English author of over twenty books, including political subjects. Group of five different galley proofs of speeches he delivered in 1907 at New York City's Columbia University on Feb. 12, 13, 14, 15, and 19, on Socialism. He had written a book entitled, Critical Examination of Socialism. Varying sizes up to 18 x 25. Folded, worn, but clean. $50-60 (5 pcs.)

26-6. "Valuable Service to Democratic Party." Horatio Seymour, Presidential candidate opposing U.S. Grant in 1868 election, twice Gov. of N.Y., aided in controlling New York Draft Riots of 1863, and in driving Boss Tweed from power; presided over Democratic National Convention of 1868. A.L.S., 1868, to Gov. Hoffman, recommending B.M. Fowle, Esq., who "has done much and valuable service to the Democratic Party at the late election...." Fine. $90-110

26-7. Assemblage. Varied group of twelve political autographs from both sides of the aisle, 20th century: 1) Margaret Chase Smith, T.L.S. on her letterhead, 1979, discussing her political career. Very fine. 2) Sen. Robert F. Wagner, telegram in his hand, signed, on Western Union form, to "Sen. Chair Albany," regretting that "attack of illness (prevented) my being with you...." Eleven lines plus large signature. Undated but 1908-18 period. Paper browned, left margin trimmed, edge wear. 3) James A. Farley, Democratic power. Signed 8 x 10 photo, with T.L.S., 1964. Fine. 4) The Lehmans: Herbert, T.L.S., as Director of U.N. Relief, 1945, and his banker-brother Robert, photo, 5 x 6 ³/₄ . Very good. 5) Sen. Jacob Javits, T.L.S., 1969. Fine. 6) Henry Morgenthau, Jr., F.D.R.'s Sec. of Treasury, T.L.S., 1945. Very good. 7) Nelson Rockefeller, T.L. with secretarial signature, 1959. Fine. 8) Dean Burch, Republican Chairman, T.L.S., 1964. Very fine. 9) White House card signed by Ralph A. Dungan. Very fine. 10) Invitation, 6 pcs., from Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, to dine at the White House, 1942. Issued to Dr. D.A. Davis, who has been invited "asking your counsel...presented by the millions of prisoners of war in the light of intimate confidential statements...." Preceding printed on small card, plus five additional pieces. An invitation in this form is uncommon. Very fine. $200-300 (12 pcs.)

26-8. Levi Woodbury. Governor of N.H., 1823-24, Speaker of State House of Reps., Senator, Sec. of Navy, Sec. of Treasury, U.S. Supreme Court Justice. A.L.S., Portsmouth, N.H., June 17, 1846, to Clerk of Circuit Court, Boston, requesting another copy of the Patent Laws, "as it is one I keep in my bag for constant reference." Integral address-leaf. Some fading near fold and margin, else darkly penned. $200-250

26-9. These United States. Group of five items, spanning 1831-1974: 1) John Sherman, check signed, 1865, with separate signature on card bearing title as "Secy. Tresy."; he also held office as Sec. of State, Senator, and Rep., and authored Sherman Anti-Trust Act. 2) Louis McLane, D.S. as Sec. of Treasury, 1831. 3) Speaker of House John W. McCormack, T.L.S., 1963, with unusual content. 4) Thomas "Tip" O'Neill, Speaker of House, 8 x 10 photo signed in lower margin, with inscription, title, and date August 1974. Very good to fine. $200-300 (5 pcs.)

26-10. Governor of Utah Territory. Charles Durkie, 1865-69. Envelope free-franked while serving in House of Representatives from Wisconsin (1849-53); subsequently Senator. Scarce Mormon association autograph. Envelope torn at top, not touching signature. Very good. $90-110

26-11. Democratic Party. Group of 11 items: 1) U.S. Senate seating plan, 76th Congress, printed, 1939. Showing where each Senator is seated, including Harry S Truman. An uncommon Truman association piece. 2) First Day Cover, 1947, on Truman's visit to Brazil. Very good. 3) Sample ballot of 1946, Iowa state candidates. 14 x 40. Much wear at folds. 4) Six booklets, 12 to 88 pp., plus two flyers on bringing in the votes for the Democratic Party. Very good to fine. $150-175 (11 pcs.)

26-12. 1900 Republican Campaign Text-Book. Filled with the Republican answers to over 500 subjects in the McKinley Presidential campaign of 1900 versus William Jennings Bryan, Eugene Debs, et al. 456 pp. Leatherette cover worn, contents clean. $60-75

26-13. Adlai E. Stevenson. Twice a Presidential candidate; Gov. of Ill., U.S. Ambassador to U.N. Signed photograph, 11 x 14, by famed photographer Karsh of Ottawa. Inscribed by Stevenson, "For Dave Pappa An old friend and colleague with admirative and affection. Adlai E. Stevenson." Karsh has captured an elusive, serio-comic expression. Matted. Some portions in his hand light; photo very fine. $90-100

26-14. Henry A. Wallace. Vice President and Sec. of Agriculture under F.D.R.; his own run for President in 1948 unsuccessful. Group of six items: A.N.S. on card, 1961. Three cards, each signed. T.N.S., 1954, on letterhead of his farm. Printed speech he made on "Christianity in a World of Force," 1954. Fine to very fine. $100-125 (6 pcs.)

26-15. Political Satire. Group of 17 illustrations, 1872-83, from Harper's Weekly (12), Judge and Puck (5), full- and double-page caricatures on the political scene: Grant, Hayes, Blaine, Tweed, et al. Eleven are by Thomas Nast. Most 11 x 16, some covers, several in color. Previous glue mounting on verso, resulting in show-through; some with edge wear and repair. Fair. $80-90 (17 pcs.)

26-16. Gideon Tomlinson. Governor of Connecticut. A.L.S. with important content. As U.S. Senator, Washington, Feb. 11, 1837, 2 pp., to Hon. Simeon Baldwin, regarding a bill for payments to U.S. citizens from France and Naples. "(It) was deemed improper because it would be a virtual guaranty of the claim and in event of a revolution in either of these Kingdoms, the United States might be subjected to the loss of the large sum proposed to be advanced...." Integral address-leaf, no postal marking. Tear at seal, affecting a few words; slight separation at vertical margin, else very good. $75-125

27-1. Olympics of 1932. Blue cloth-covered album containing about 200 photo cards featuring high points in the Los Angeles Games. Sponsored by Reemtsma Cigarette Factory, printed in Germany, both black-and-white and color. Photos 3 x 4 ¹/₂ to 4 ¹/₂ x 6 ³/₄ , plus a few full-page photos. Text in Germany. Dozens of dramatic moments recorded. Over 1" thick. Choice. $125-150

27-2. Olympics of 1936. Set of two volumes: a record in text (German) and photos (about 375) of the Berlin Games, at which Jesse Owens and Sonya Henie established their victories. Blue cloth, each 11 x 12, gilt motif on covers, 296 pp. in all, plus large foldout of Olympic grounds. Pub. in Germany by Bilderdienst Cigarettes. Photos 3 x 4 ¹/₂ to 4 ¹/₂ x 6 ³/₄ , black-and-white and color, plus a few full-page. Each vol. complete. A record of one of most historic Olympics. Light cover edge wear. V.F. $250-300

27-3. The First Home Run King. Excessively rare signature of Hall of Famer Roger Connor (1857-1931), the home run king of the dead-ball era. Connor's total of 138 homers was not surpassed until Babe Ruth overtook him in 1921. He was the first to hit three home runs in one game (May 9, 1888), the first to hit a grand slam (with two outs in bottom of the ninth), and the first to hit an over-the-wall home run at the Polo Grounds, on Opening Day 1883. A first baseman for the Troy Trojans, N.Y. Giants, N.Y. Gothams, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Browns, between 1880-1897, Connor hit ten or more home runs in seven seasons, and batted .300 in twelve seasons. Elected to Hall of Fame 1976. On clipped sheet, approximately 2 ³/₄ x 4 ¹/₄ irregular. Signature somewhat faint, in a pale grey on cream paper, believed sun-faded, the toned outline of an old rectangular mat discernable, but still quite clear, in a large hand, and otherwise very good. With photocopy of the specimen in Cooperstown's collection, and our certificate of authenticity. Connor's autograph is on the "dream list" of baseball collectors, residing in that select tier of paramount rarities. An example seldom reaches the market. $1500-2000

27-4. The Earliest Substantive Treatment of Baseball in American Literature. A cornerstone without which no sports collection is complete: the earliest work of fiction containing baseball. Uncle Nat; or, the Good Time Which George and Frank Had, Trapping, Fishing, Camping Out, etc., by Alfred Oldfellow, N.Y.: Appleton, 1865. First Edition. 4 ¹/₂ x 7, 224 pp., 4 pp. publisher's ads, original ornately blind-tooled green cloth, with utterly charming vignettes stamped in gilt on spine and front cover depicting fishing; 5 full-page wood-engraved illustrations (depicting other activities), and frontispiece portrait of the kindly "Uncle Nat." This is the earliest novel to include a baseball game; it precedes by three years Changing Base by William Everett (1868), previously thought to be the earliest novel with baseball content. McCue's landmark bibliography of baseball fiction (1991) lists Everett's book as "the first known novel incorporating baseball activity," with several chapters devoted to a boys' baseball game, and the rest of the text to schoolboy adventures. This earlier title by Oldfellow, offered here, is not mentioned by McCue. Chapter Five, 11 pages in length, is principally devoted to the "Famous Game at Ball," in which the central characters play a game of baseball. They choose up sides, starting with the time-honored tradition of tossing the bat to an opponent and then alternately gripping it hand-over-hand until one alone grips the knob; each side had 9 players, and another fellow "took his place as umpire, with paper and pencil in hand, and the outs were duly distributed about the field..." A key incident in the game is the dispute whether a runner was on or off a base when hit with a throw, and the umpire asks, "Why, you don't play here as we do in New York... (where) you can't hit a boy with the ball. You can only touch him with it," a reference to the rules developed by Alexander Cartwright. "'Who cares for New York!' cried one player; 'Why, half the fun is in getting a good shot at a fellow!'" The umpire decides that if the teams want to play by Massachusetts rather than N.Y. rules, so be it. Library of Congress locates only four copies in U.S. libraries; no other copies in auction records. Mild handling and tip wear, front inner hinge cracked, some mottling of text, though lending charm, else binding solid, and generally good-plus. Significant Americana - and American literature. $1750-2750

27-5. 19th-Century Baseball Trade Cards. Four comic trade cards, believed the complete series in this color scheme. Probably 1880's, depicting a hapless - but happy - baseball player. Issued by Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment, printed by Clay & Richmond, Buffalo, N.Y. Ref. H804-7. Chromolitho-graphed in black, pink, putty grey, and bright orange (variant of red). 3 ¹/₄ x 5 ¹/₄ . Rather alarming text on versos: "Yellow Wrapper for Animal and White for Human Flesh - Is Good For Poll Evil, Epizootic, Lame Back, Sweeney, Cramps...." Depicting misadventures on the diamond of a rotund cartoonish player: "Bravo! The Pet of the Nine," "The Hero of a Home Run - The Ladies Favorite," "A close Affair - Hugging the Bat," and "...Put it there!" Latter card closely trimmed leaving picture only and removed from an old scrapbook, some pinholes; "The Hero" untrimmed and never mounted, but lower left tip lacking; other two fine. Rare set in any condition, and especially with variant orange color. $100-125 (4 pcs.)

27-6. When New York was the Capital of Baseball. Used ticket booklet for a costly box of eight seats at New York's Polo Grounds. Imprinted, "National Exhibition Co. - Season Box - Giants - 1953. Polo Grounds - Lower Stand." 2 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₄ oblong, royal blue on sky blue leatherette, Giants script logo superimposed on gold baseball, black cloth binding. This loyal fan has left 6 combination paper tickets remaining, red and black on yellow, each ticket with "Seat Coupon" as left half, "Admission Coupon" as right half; perforations undisturbed. Each of twelve coupons printed "'The Giants' Polo Grounds / N.Y. National League Baseball Club / Subscriber's Season Box Ticket...Lower Box - 1953...Game No. M [through S] / Emergency - 1953." Each with disclaimer about "the danger of being injured by thrown or batted balls..." on versos. Inside front cover notes price of the "lower field box of 8 seats" as $1,664.00! Complete 1953 Giants home and abroad schedule on back covers. These lettered tickets were used for games rescheduled (or unscheduled): the Giants surely hoped this would be a World Series year, hence the extra tickets for games that never took place. Indeed, a New York team played in every World Series between 1949-1958. An unusual, and very scarce, form of baseball ticket, from a wealthy fan. Minor cover creases, else bright, clean, and fine, the contents mint. $100-150 (6 tickets comprising 12 coupons, in book)

27-7. Football. Uncommon program from the third-ever New York Titans game, played at the Polo Grounds, Sept. 23, 1960, vs. Denver Broncos. 7 ³/₄ x 10 ¹/₂ , 32 pp., brightly colorful covers with Titans Coach Slingin' Sammy Baugh on front, and Coca Cola ad on back, navy blue on white enamel text; profusely illustrated, with photos and profiles of key players of both teams. Feature stories include "Titan Pace-Setters," "Tale of the Titans," with photo of owner Harry Wismer and detailed account of the new team, which returned A.F.L. action to the Big Apple. "...The famed Polo Grounds, scene through the years of some of the greatest professional and college grid games, (is) considered by many to be one of the very best football stadiums in the country." Delightful half-page pricelist of official Titans souvenirs, with sale locations within the Polo Grounds. Attendance at Titans games, especially in the first year, was conspicuously sparse, making such items inherently scarce. In 1962, the Titans would change their name to the Jets. Old soft vertical fold, some handling wear, ³/₄ " semicircular white spot at blank edge front cover, evidently a drop of bindery paste, else very good. $90-150

27-8. The Greatest Baseball Player of all time? Autograph Sentiment Signed, in full, of Tyrus R. Cobb. In mahogany brown ink: "This is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. I live in Augusta Georgia...." 2 ⁵/₈ x 5, evidently a leaf from an old album. Uppermost flourish of "T" in first word "This" closely trimmed, charming evidence of geometric folds, now largely inconspicuous, as was often done to pages in autograph books, light soiling, else attractively centered with margins, darkly penned, and about fine. $700-950

27-9. Di Maggio and Williams. Unusual group of letters of old-timers Sid Hudson (pitcher, Senators and Red Sox, 1940-up), two Ls.S. plus signed baseball bio, and Les Mueller (pitcher, Tigers, 1941-up), two A.Ls.S. and unsigned bio, recollecting playing against Di Maggio and Williams in 1941. Hudson writes, in part: "It was an honor to pitch against both Di Maggio and Williams - two of the best hitters in baseball. I pitched two games against Di Maggio during his 1941 hitting streak...In my opinion he was the best player in the American League. I thought Ted Williams was the best hitter in the A.L - the toughest to get out...I feel honored to have played against him, on the same team with him, and to have been his pitching coach during his managing career...."  Mueller is best remembered for his single-game record of pitching 19 ²/₃ innings against the Philadelphia Athletics on July 21, 1945. He writes, in part: "I will never forget pitching to Di Maggio in Spring Training...I pitched a real good side arm curve that he took & I felt was the third strike. On the next pitch, he rolled out to the s(hort) s(top) & then when I came to bat the umpire told me I...had him struck out! So I got him out twice. Don't you know that was a great thrill for me...." On specially prepared photo letterheads, 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Excellent. $100-125 (6 pcs.)

27-10. Shibe Park. Group of letters of old-timers, all of Philadelphia Athletics, with recollections of playing in Shibe Park: Irv Hall (1943-46), A.L.S. plus signed reproduction baseball card: "I enjoyed playing in that Park because it was always kept in good playing condition...The grass part was always in great shape. Home plate was a good distance from the back stop and that allowed a catcher to come up with foul flys." Herman Franks, A.L.S. "Shibe Park was very special to me because of the fact Connie Mack was there...." Gene Handley (1946-47), two A.Ls.S. "Shibe Park was something special as I can still see Connie Mack using his straw hat to position his players defensively...Managed in street clothes. Both the Phillies (National League) and the A's (American League) played their home games at Shibe. My brother Lee played for the Phillies at the same time as I was with the A's...Ted Williams really hit in all parks but I'm sure he liked the short right field in Shibe. There were some great players who I got to play against...Ted Williams, Joe Di Maggio (whose birthday is identical with mine), Yogi Berra, Joe Gordon, Bob Feller, Bob Lemon...and many more!" Rankin Johnson (1941, and later General Manager), A.L.S., 2 pp. plus signed reproduction baseball card. "To pitch against the hitters such as Di Maggio and Williams was a real challenge. I personally welcomed the challenge and fortunately, after facing both twice, I fared pretty well...That December [1941] I found myself...at Pearl Harbor...." All but Johnson's letters on specially prepared photo letterheads, 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Exc. $100-125 (7 pcs.)

27-11. Ebbets Field. Group of letters of old-timers, all of Brooklyn Dodgers, with recollections of playing in Ebbets Field: Ed Roebuck (1955-57), A.L.S. "It was a small park and the fans were able to have more intimacy with the players. There also was a band that performed. My special memory of Ebbets Field is how rabid the fans were, and how knowledgeable they were." Harry Eisenstat (1935-37), A.L.S. "When I was a pitcher for James Madison High School, the Brooklyn Dodgers sent their scouts out to see me pitch - namely Al Lopez, and they signed me to a contract...I was well received (at Ebbets Field) being a native. I was 18 and the old-time ball players treated me very well." (One word affected by glue.) Larry Sherry (1958-up L.A. Dodgers), A.L.S. "I am partial to Sandy [Koufax] & Don [Newcombe] because they were teammates for 5 years. I saw both pitch at their best when there were only 8 teams in the League...I was on two World Championship teams, 1959 and 1963...The great ones [today] are still on par with the good ones in the 50's and 60's." Clem Labine (1950-57), A.L.S. "Ebbets Field was a small park...hard to pitch in but...it made you a much smarter pitcher. [Greatest memory was] the 1956 World Series where after Don Larsen's perfect game against us, we beat the Yankees 1 to 0 in ten innings and I was the pitcher." Mike Sandlock (1945-46), two A.Ls.S. "My memory at Ebbets Field: The Home Run I hit and it hit the clock in right center field above the score board. They probably couldn't fix it - so they moved to L.A...What made Ebbets Field so special: the fans. I never played in front of a crowd like the Brooklyn fans. They'd boo you, but they also rooted for you...." All on specially prepared photo letterheads, 8 ¹/₂ x 11. With career stats of all. Excellent. $125-150 (6 pcs.)

27-12. Sports Booklets. Two: Who's Who in Sports - Intimate Facts about more than 600 Celebrities, by Bob Neville, Modern Sports Pub. Co., N.Y., 1931, 6 ¹/₂ x 9 ¹/₂ , (66) pp. Some photos. Personalities in boxing, football, baseball, jockeys, wrestling, golf, tennis, field and track, swimming, billiards, bicycle and auto racing, motorboating, fencing, polo, and chess. A sample of the witty biographies: "George Herman Ruth or Babe, if you prefer. Autographer of baseballs, hat shop proprietor, greeter of kings and queens, movie actor, patron of hospitals...Such things as all-time home run records, a seasonal home run record of 60...." On pulp. Edge chipping, browning, outer wrapper possibly lacking, but internally good. How to Bat, by Jesse F. Matteson, Sporting Ed., Chicago American. Spalding's Athletic Library, N.Y., 1905, 5 x 6 ³/₄ , 76 + 74 pp. illustrated ads for Spalding baseball products of every description, including balls, bats, gloves, and uniforms. Full page photo on every other page, including "Hans Wagner," Nap Lajoie, Frank Chance, Joe Tinker, Willie Keeler, Fred Clarke, John J. McGraw, Sam Crawford, Miller Huggins, et al. Lacking outer wrapper, light wear, else very good and rich period baseball texture. $65-80 (2 pcs.)

27-13. Black Sportswriter. Unusual group of letters to black/American Indian John Bruen, boxing sportswriter and Pres. of the Du-Rite Club, Goshen, N.Y., 1941-67, helping blacks. Including: One page of draft of letter from Bruen to The Ring. "...Make him know that you're proud of him even though his skin is colored. Too many times a worthy champion's deeds are recognized too late...." Letter from a white reader: "I have many Friends among your People...but acting with a hate, destroying property and looting doesn't make it any easier...." Two letters, 1941, from a student they aided at Hampton Institute in Va.; letters from a woman in Beacon, N.Y., who was put out of a white meeting; letter from local woman: "...Colored folks of my acquaintance are so busy with church work and trying to make a living, that they have no time to be vituperative...." Mention of NAACP, Father Divine, and more. Items relating to self-help in pre-Civil Rights Act black communities are rare. V.G. $80-100 (14 items, most with envelopes)

28-1. World War I Postcards. Collection of 19 different, all of World War I years, picturing Pershing (two), Plattsburg Training Camp (four), West Point, Ft. Collins, Camp Devens, Cherbourg, guns (two), naval, German (three), Kaiser, etc. Of the group, nine postally used, three in color, one inscribed on front margin with Red Cross on verso. A few with minor defects, toning on verso; images generally very good to fine. $100-125 (19 pcs.)

28-2. U.S. Submarine Commanders. Lot of eight items, with dramatic postwar recollections. 1) Rear Adm. N.G. Ward, A.L.S., 2 pp., detailed account of his wartime service. One expedition in Pacific (Bougainville) involved delivery of a Marine team with supplies, rescue of 60 Catholic nuns and natives, loading of torpedoes, pickup of Australian Coast Watchers "on the run from the Japanese." Also with signed memo slip. 2) Laurence Frost, Lt. Cdr. and Capt. U.S.S. Greer. Signature on card, adding "9/4/41 Attacked by German sub. All escaped. No damage." 3) Capt. W.R. Laughon, brief T.L.S. 4) L.P. Ramage, T.L.S. 5) Rear Adm. Elliott Loughlin, T.L.S. about his sub Free in World War II. Recalling that on his first patrol "my submarine received our first depth charges and I sank my first enemy shipping." 6) Rear Adm. D.V. Gallery, brief T.L.S. Author of book U-505. 7) Earl Titteydeman, in command of U.S.S. Sea Dog. States that book Hellcats of the Sea by Lockwood and Adamson is best source of his "very best patrols." Generally fine to very fine. $150-200 (8 pcs.)

28-3. German Submarine Commanders. Two T.Ls.S., both in English, to their American correspondent: 1) Karl-Friedrich Merten, 1982. "...I have to admit that all those sinkings and destructions were tragedies ...in this horrible times!" Refers to Nov. 1942 sinking of British City of Cairo. "There is an overwhelming majority here in being reliable friends of the U.S.A., but the lefties are dominating the press and TV...." 2) Herbert A. Werner, 1970. Referring to his book Iron Coffins. "...Not too many of my friends of yesteryear can speak of the terrible war at sea that destroyed the best on both sides...." Both very fine. $50-75 (2 pcs.)

28-4. Army and Navy "Pillowcases." Group of twelve different, each satin, about 16 x 17 plus fringe borders, imprinted with colorful military, historical, and naval images and names of places: Camp Pickett, Va., Camp Breckenridge, Ky., Camp Livingston, La., San Diego, Calif., New York City, Ft. Lee, Va., etc. Some also with poems to "Mother" or "Sweetheart." As new. $200-250 (12 pcs.)

28-5. "Hang Hitler" Mechanical Pin. World War II-era color metal pin, 1 ¹/₂ " diameter, Uncle Sam pictured near tree. Sign reads, "Let's pull together." Small effigy of Hitler suspended, attached by wire. A working model. About fine. $125-175

28-6. Generals. 1) Mark W. Clark, T.L.S., Charleston, 1974, about Eisenhower. "...I knew him well, we were at West Point together...I was Deputy Commander in Chief to him in London before North Africa, and during North Africa and the Italian invasion. He was a splendid officer, very capable, and I had a deep respect for him." Clark led the invasion of Italy, commanding Allied ground forces. 2) James M. Gavin, Commander of 82nd Airborne at Normandy on D-Day. T.L.S., Winter Park, Fla., 1984, on F.D.R. "He was one of the great all time Presidents. When he was first elected in 1932, and the country was in the depths of a very bad recession, his leadership in dealing with that problem was unique...." Correction to two words in his hand. Both letters fine, with superior content on W.W. II personalities. $125-175 (2 pcs.)

28-7. World War II Memorabilia. Group of 11 items: 1) Blue Jacket, newspaper for Navy Air Technicians, 1943. Four issues, Memphis, Tenn., 4 pp. each. Wear and toning. 2) Aircraft carrier articles, reprints from New York World Telegram, 1944. Three sets of 5 pp. each. Very good. 3) Absentee ballot for servicemen, unused. 4) Application for Silver Star, unused. 5) Package label, used, from sailor. 6) T.L.S. regarding sending parcels to anti-Nazi survivors, 1946. Toning and wear. $80-90 (11 pcs.)

28-8. News-Pix Photos. Collection of 45 different wire service photos of World War II, including Eisenhower and other leaders before signing of German surrender, battle scenes, concentration camps, Adm. Halsey's Third Fleet, Okinawa, Burma, Germany, etc. 9 x 10 prints of historical events over many fronts. Some with marginal pinholes and soiling; images very good. With bound volume of Speeches of F.D.R.'s Asst. Sec. of State Francis B. Sayre, 1934 until war began in 1939, on World Peace. This volume of about 36 speeches on various aspects of furthering peace through foreign trade has a few notations on inside covers, apparently by a member of the Sayre family "bound in Washington after we ret'd. from Corregidor...." Cloth. Very fine. $300-450 (45 prints and 1 book)

28-9. Gen. A.C. Wedemeyer. Commander U.S. Force, China Theater. Two T.Ls.S., Shanghai, Mar. 25, 1946, 1 p., and Baltimore, Mar. 31, 1947, 2 pp., as Comdg. Gen., H.Q., 2nd Army, both to his friend G.C. Elsner in Shanghai. Excellent content, discussing why the Chinese government rejected his appointment as Ambassador, his personal plans, and the world situation. "...I am rather pleased with the manner in which our new Secretary of State and my good friend General Marshall has represented U.S. policy...It is the unscrupulous leaders, drunk with power or seeking additional power who want war." Plus a long paragraph on differences between U.S. and Russia, "psychological, economic, political and military." With original envelopes. Original folds, else fine. $200-400 (4 pcs.)

28-10. Prisoner-of-War Camp. In Douglas, Wyoming, for Italian P.O.W.s. Archive of 62 leaves dealing with the administration of the camp, from Sept. 1943 to June 1944. Personnel (43 officers) and assignments detailed, including one for translation, another for classification of Italian P.O.W.; court martial detail, rehabilitation center, hospital, etc. One Italian P.O.W. sentenced for refusal to obey an order. Extraordinary amount of activity involved for Army personnel. Contemporary material relating to camps in the United States is rare. Generally very good to fine. $100-125 (62 leaves)

28-11. Army Captain's Archive. Tracing the military career of a dentist from Vermont, comprising 182 leaves from Feb. 1941 to Mar. 1945. Including his application, transfers to variety of hospitals and camps in U.S., appointments, pay records, travel vouchers, health records (including his psychiatric evaluation), separation, etc. With two photos, copy of his dental diploma and state certification. Numerous mimeographed pages. Slight duplication. Unusual wartime collection. Generally V.G. to fine. $100-150 (182 leaves)

28-12. "His Loyalty in Question." Scrapbook, court documents, newspaper clippings, transcripts, evidence, and letters, pertaining to Henry Reinsch, a German-American accused and tried for espionage during World War II. Reinsch had been a lumberman in Tacoma, Washington. In about six letters to his wife, he writes about his unjust treatment. He was jailed in Salt Lake City. Also present are about 100 newspaper accounts, and numerous court papers, including actual questioning, in which he states that Pres. Roosevelt is Jewish, that Mrs. Roosevelt and the President's mother are members of a Jewish organization, that England was the instigator of the war, and other claims. Scrapbook leaves loose, but articles and other items in the collection intact; letters about fine. A scarce archive of an unusual wartime case. $250-350 (Collection)

28-13. Newton D. Baker and The Philippines. Sec. of War in Woodrow Wilson's Cabinet. L.S., Jan. 1, 1926, 4 pp., to Mr. Littlefield, recalling "our fugitive correspondence in the war days...my busy and burdened days. The Philippines remains one of my unsatisfactory official memories. A Secretary of War in peace time might find it possible to visit the islands and devote to them a fair portion of his time. But my life in Washington began, continued and ended in a series of problems so urgent and grave that I had wholly to rely upon others...A new President has been chosen. His prospective Secretary of War should at once leave for Manila, and returning just in time for the inauguration would thus equip himself better...But regrets of this kind...must always pursue a cabinet officer...." Fine content. Clip mark at top margin, else fine. $125-150

28-14. Japanese Relocation Camps. In World War II. Book by Allen H. Eaton, Beauty Behind Barbed Wire - The Arts of the Japanese in these camps, and how they faced a new life with dignity and strength. Harper, N.Y., 1952, 208 pp., cloth. Introduction by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt. D.j. with shelf wear, contents very fine. $125-150

28-15. Gen. Hasso von Manteuffel. Nazi tank General who commanded Panzer Division in Russia and in Battle of the Bulge. T.L.S., in English, Diessen, 1971, 1 ¹/₂ pp., discussing movie deal on Battle of the Bulge, his infant grandson, German "Generalstaff" ("it is over-rated"), how to build confidence in a fighting unit, responsibility of officers (who should be "capable of and willing to carry out the order himself"), etc. Excellent military commentary from a general who gave the Americans a tough struggle at the Bulge. Fine. $250-350

28-16. Archive of Conscientious Objector Brothers. Highly unusual, fascinating, and substantial collection of about 140 letters from and relating to two pacifist brothers, Robert and Waldemar Schultze, Jehovah's Witnesses from Buffalo, N.Y., who were both World War II Conscientious Objectors, together with envelopes for most, and other items. Waldemar was inducted into the Army but refused the first order given him, "to proceed to the clothing issue building to receive his uniform"; he was court-martialed and sentenced to 10 years hard labor. They were sent to Fort Jay, N.Y., Fort Niagara, Governor's Island, United States Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, and finally to Green Haven/Stormville, N.Y. prison. At times, both brothers were incarcerated together. Letters principally 1941-44, many multi-page, from all of preceding prisons and stockades, original conviction papers from Leavenworth (signed by C.O.), letters from Robert to organizations requesting help, with replies of A.C.L.U., Quakers, and Red Cross, original Selective Service postcards reclassifying him from 1-H to 1-A after Pearl Harbor, and other items. Their highly articulate letters, most to their mother, describe living and guard conditions in prisons, legal maneuvers, belief that their imprisonment is illegal, and much, much more. "From the standpoint of legality our continued confinement here [Green Haven, June 16, 1944] has the same basis it would have if we were being held for ransom by Mexican or Chinese bandits, except that you are not receiving a finger or a toe at intervals as an intimation that negotiations should be expedited. On the contrary, it appears the army would like them as protracted as possible, even with those who were never in the army...If we are to be compatible in our stand we will have to starve ourselves to death...." A four-page typewritten refutation to the State Director of Selective Service, on letterhead of their radio supply business, states, "...There is no general family religion among the descendants of my Amish Mennonite forbear(s)." Referring to his clean police record, he claims conscientious objection "to the programs of slaughter the civilized nations of the world are engaged in...." (Interestingly, he had been a paid instructor in the University of Buffalo's laboratory, training Signal Corps enlistees.) Another group of letters written to his girlfriend, together with a photo, presumed to be her; Robert cannot understand why she does not respond to his mail. (He later married her, explaining presence of these letters in collection.) Almost all letters with original envelopes, postage stamps and markings intact; prison return addresses and censor markings especially interesting. A number of envelopes bear USO or Red Cross indicia; envelopes from Governor's Island bear red surprint, "Idle Gossip Sinks Ships." Many letters in dark pencil; all in a clear hand. Varying handling wear, some defects, but generally good and better. In all, some 2 ¹/₂ pounds of material, filling a shoebox. Extraordinary, rich source material for publication or research, almost every letter with content. An extensive body of material on pacifism in World War II, a subject about which little is to be had. Request detailed description. $550-650 (Archive)

28-17. "Friends of Humanity." World War I era bookplates, engraved with symbol of Red Cross and 12 seals of the Allied Powers. Brown imprinting on ivory, 3 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₂ , with "Friends of Humanity" in center. Group of three, each signed by notables: 1) Sec. of War Newton D. Baker. 2) Wm. S. Sims, in charge of Naval Operations. 3) Sec. of Treasury Wm. G. McAdoo. These were sold to raise funds for Red Cross during World War I. Attractive and very fine. $60-80 (3 pcs.)

28-18. David Lloyd-George. Signed vintage photo of Britain's Prime Minister during World War I; one of the most important statesmen of the era. 4 ¹/₂ x 6 ¹/₄ . Dark signature. Fine. $175-250

28-19. Marshal Foch. Leader of French troops in World War I, in command of all Allied armies in 1918. Vintage photo by Hartsook, in full uniform, resplendant with medals, braid, and stars. 7 x 9 in 8 ³/₄ x 12 photographer's mount. Boldly signed "F. Foch, 4.2.23." Dark ink. Two corners with small crack, else impressive and very fine. $150-200

29-1. Proclamation Broadsides. Group of four, 1860-1899, with engraved state seals of Connecticut, 17 x 20. Each issued by a Governor of Conn.: 1) Wm. Buckingham, strong Lincoln supporter, 1860, for Day of Thanksgiving. 2) H. Bigelow, 1881, for Day of Thanksgiving. 3) T. Waller, 1883, for Day of Fasting. 4) G. Lounsbury, 1899, for Day of Fasting. Double sheets, varied type formats. First item toned at margin, split starting at fold; others fine. $125-175 (4 pcs.)

29-2. World War I. Two Christmas Appeal themes by Red Cross, "A candle in every window." One with giant candle, other with a red cross. "10,000,000 Members by Christmas" as the goal. Strong colors, each 20 x 29 ¹/₂ , reinforced on verso with tape along edges. Some wear. Dramatic. $150-250 (2 pcs.)

29-3. World War I. View Image   Lincoln pictured in profile. 20 x 30, orange and dark green. "Buy Liberty Bonds that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." Lincoln's facsimile signature at bottom. Two small edge tears, else fine. Splendid display. $150-175

29-4. World War I. View Image   Statue of Liberty in center. "I own a Liberty Bond." Red, white, and blue, 19 ¹/₂ x 29. Tiny corner pinholes, two small tears at margin, else clean and about fine. Dramatic, and a popular image. $100-125

29-5. World War I. "Good Bye, Dad I'm Off to Fight for Old Glory." By L. Harris. Color, 20 x 30. Showing soldier with father. Small tape repair on verso, else fine and attractive. $100-110

29-6. World War I. View Image   One of the best known posters of the era: "Remember." A female figure with helmet and sword stands beside a list of names of battles of the war, with slogans, "Remember" and "Invest." 20 x 29. A few edge tears. $125-150

29-7. World War I. Two posters, each red, white, and blue: 1) "Buy Victory Liberty Loan." 13 x 21. Some damage. 2) "Success in War depends on Co-operation...in our volunteer, wage-paid industrial army...." Poster for worker morale at "Fort Factory." 18 ¹/₂ x 24 ¹/₂ . Edge wear. $90-110 (2 pcs.)

29-8. World War I. View Image   Two posters: 1) Cardinal Mercier, spokesman for Belgians during German occupation, pictured on 20 x 28 poster, color. Appeal to Americans to eat less and send more food "to war-stricken people of France-Belgium-Italy." Fine. 2) Appeal to alleviate hunger in Belgium, with drawing of hungry family by Raleigh, above a plea to eat less. 21 x 29. Fine. Both on board, shrink-wrapped. $100-150 (2 pcs.)

29-9. World War I Poster. View Image   "For Your Boy." 20 x 29. Poignant image of young soldier, Chaplain nearby, small Y.M.C.A. emblem in corner. Colorful. Small piece lacking near edge. Film on board. $75-85

29-10. World War II. "Doing All You Can, Brother? Buy War Bonds." Young soldier dramatically pictured. 29 x 40. Some edge wear, original light folds, two splits starting, toning on verso, else about fine. $70-90

29-11. World War II. View Image   Expressive poster of a seated soldier. "Care is Costly Buy and Hold War Bonds." Soldier holds arm with bandage, helmet nearby. Vivid colors. 26 x 37. Light original folds, some vestiges of tape at top margin, verso toned, else fine. $70-90

29-12. World War II. Group of three: 1) $50 War Savings Bond enlarged to 14 x 25 ¹/₂ . 2) "Can All You Can." 16 x 22, brightly colored foods (for home canning). 3) "Save Containers for Re-use." 14 x 19 ¹/₂ . Small tear. All with original folds, wear. $100-120 (3 pcs.)

30-1. "Our most exceptional biographee." Hulett Clinton Merritt, one of the world's richest men of 1900's, involved in 31 lines of business; his father discoverer of Mesabi Iron Range. A.L.S., 1949, 1 full p., on his letterhead, to the editors of Who's Who in America, finding fault with the 6"-high paragraph proof of his biography, because "it is not at all complete." He wishes to have "all" of his accomplishments listed, or none at all. The publisher responds that Merritt is "our most exceptional biographee." With four typed pages on Merritt, plus copy of 3-pp. letter from publisher. About fine. Unusual. $275-325

30-2. Insurance. Group of 21 items, c. 1900: 19 fire and other policies, U.S. and foreign. Including North British (with magnificent color masthead), Manchester, Provident Washington (R.I.), Hamburg-Bremen, London Assurance, etc. Some duplication of underwriters. Two booklets, "Constitution Laws of Camp Woodmen of the World," 96 pp., and Metropolitan Life Insurance premium receipt book, a relic of the era when people paid for life insurance in weekly payments. Good to fine. $125-175 (21 pcs.)

30-3. Billhead Archive. Collection of 155 decorative billheads, late 19th-early 20th centuries, most about 7 x 9, with ornamental typography and illustrations, some in color. Including Dennison, Red C Oil, Union Belting, Heflick's Rein Supporter, Rugby Knitting, Smith Bros. Coal, P. Lorillard, A. Pollack Stogies, American Tobacco, M. Buschel Butter & Eggs, No Name Hat, Jim Dandy Horse Collar, Miles Shoe, Union Carbide, and many more. Some duplication. Very good to fine. $250-300 (155 pcs.)

30-4. Billheads and Letterheads of the Past. Group of 75 early 20th century, from many fields. Including Pabst Beer, Jewel Tea, Electric Ice (Georgia), Black Star Coal, Gillette Grain, Reading Brewery, Blue Bonnet (margarine) picturing Arthur Godfrey, Dothan Coffin, Alaska Refrigerator, Yale Gas Stove, Merry Widow Flour, Lummus Cotton Gin, Knoxville City Mills, Baltimore Bargain House, Sickel & Riehl's Envelope Moistening & Sealing Machine, and many more. Distinctive printing and graphics, most illustrated, some in color. Some light duplication. Most 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Very good to fine. $175-225 (75 pcs.)

30-5. "Legal Tender," 1862. Letter, Feb. 12, 1862, 2 pp., to Congressman Samuel Hooper, from Thomas Lord, N.Y., criticizing the Legal Tender Act (which passed that month). "The Finance Committee of the Senate propose to make their paper a legal tender for all dues public and private. This is in fact making two currencies and is to depreciate and discredit the paper in the outset...Speculation in gold has already commenced...I cannot conceive a more effectual move to destroy public credit...." This Act issuing "Greenbacks" resulted in the value of a greenback dollar decreasing from the 98 gold value to 39 by July 1864. Darkly penned. Fine. $250-300

30-6. Bank of California. View Image   Oversize sight draft, Apr. 30, 1866, signed by D(arius) O(gden) Mills, organizer and first President of the bank. Printed in orange on tan paper, vignette of young woman; two revenue stamps. Later benefactor of Metropolitan Museum of Art (N.Y.); his daughter, Elizabeth Reid, nursing official with American Red Cross during Spanish-American and World Wars. Original folds, else attractive and about fine. $300-400

30-7. Railroad Stocks. Group of five different, unissued, 1850's to 1880's, each with splendid train vignette: 1) Demoine Navigation & R.R.  2) Dubuque & Sioux City R.R. 3) Little Rock & Memphis R.R. 4) Cincinnati, Washington & Baltimore R.R. (two different). Two of the certificates signed by railroad presidents, Orville Clark and Orland Smith, respectively. Very fine. $100-150 (5 pcs.)

30-8. Railroad Stocks and Bonds. Group of eight: 1) Boston & Providence R.R., 1878, registered bond, no vignette. Toning at left margin, cancel holes through signature. 2) Union Pacific R.R. bond, 1946, vignette. 3) Illinois Central R.R., 1933, map vignette. 4) United Railways & Electric of Baltimore, 1899, vignette. 5) Norwich & Worcester R.R., 1936, excellent vignette. 6) Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway, two different, 1881 and 1904, both with superior vignettes, the former signed by George Gould, brother of Jay. Toning on verso. 7) Gulf, Mobile & Ohio R.R., 1945, large vignette. All fine or better. $150-250 (8 pcs.)

30-9. Chicago, Rock Island Railroad. Three bonds, unissued, of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R.R., 189-, 1953, and 1950, the last with coupons 2-60 attached. Also, stock certificates for Searcy & Des Arc R.R. (purchased by Chicago, Rock Island in 1904), and Chicago, Rock Island & Texas Railway, unused and marked "cancelled." Cancel holes in blank area. All five very fine, with excellent vignettes. $100-150 (5 pcs.)

30-10. Dr. Baldwin's Sheep. Collection of ten items from the largest ranch of its kind in the world: Baldwin Sheep & Land Co. Founded in 1873, it produced half a million pounds of wool annually. Group of six manuscript letters to customers, three signed by owners, early 1900's; cancelled check; 1911 stock certificate; T.L.S. of J.G. Edwards, its owner for thirteen years; and booklet, 22 pp., from the "Closing Out Sale of the Flocks," with 15 photos. Unusual. Generally fine. $90-110 (10 pcs.)

30-11. "Black Powder Classed as Hazardous." Interesting letter, Portland, Oregon, 1878, 3 pp., from (Henry) Corbett, owner of Oregon Stage Co., later a Senator, and from (Henry) Failing, Mayor of Portland, and Pres. of First National Bank of Portland. They were partners in a firm which shipped "Giant Powder" to Alaska on the steamship California. Their letter is to attorneys, asking them to evaluate the case against them, the "Giant Powder" being named as a hazardous material, as is "Black Powder." The threat of a $2,000 fine and imprisonment looms, and their letter describing circumstan-ces is a request for a legal opinion. "On California River & Railroad it is carried as 'ordinary' freight while black powder is classed as 'hazardous.'" With invoice of the sale. Interesting. Some toning, but penned in a clear, dark hand. Letter signed by firm, probably in clerical hand. $100-200 (2 pcs., 4 pp.)

30-12. Early Railroads. Three stocks, 185- to 1871: 1) Detroit, Monroe & Toledo, unused. 2) Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis. Cancel holes and cut, revenue stamp. 3) Flint & Père Marquette. Preferred stub attached. Six vignettes in all. Superior group. V.G. to V.F. $225-275 (3 pcs.)

30-13. Western Stock Certificates. Group of 9 different, for mining, oil, and gold in Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, California, Colorado, and Wyoming. 1896-1928, each with fine vignette. Including Golconda Gold Mining (Ore.), South Eureka Mining (Calif.), Eastern Montana Mining (Wyoming Territory), Texas Crude Oil (Houston), New Quincy Mining (Utah), and others. Fine. $200-250 (9 pcs.)

30-14. Jean Paul Getty. Oil billionaire. Signed check, 1947, Santa Monica, Cal., for $459.01 for spring water. Two binding holes at top, cancel holes in center, away from dark signature, else fine. $200-300

30-15. The First "Money" Magazine  1900. Delightful group of six different issues of Money - A Monthly Magazine, Aug. 1900-May 1901, with exhaustive (and alarmist) gold, Free Silver, and currency reform content. N.Y., 6 x 9, 32 pp. ea., black on pink wrappers. "Dedicated to the Discussion of all Questions directly or indirectly connected with Money, and Specially designed to simplify the Present Current Question in the U.S. Its Main Object is to Find the Truth...The measure of value in all currency is the degree of convertibility into the world's money...A record of monetary events during the McKinley administration." An anti-Free Silver magazine, mentioning McKinley, Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan, et al. Articles include, "The Growing Desire for a Central Bank," "Lincoln's Denunciation of the Sub-Treasury System," "The Purchasing Power of Gold," "The Silver Terror of Chinese Traders," "The Menace of Free Silver," "Rise in Silver - There is No Legal Ratio," "The Renaissance of International Bimetallism," "A Central Bank Would Permanently Settle Our Currency Question," "Paper Money Disasters in Days of Old," "The Election of 1900," "McKinley Declares Free Silver Menaces American Industry," "The Crime of 1900," "The Entries in the Presidential Race" by Wharton Barker, Populist candidate for Pres., and much more. Minor marginal dust toning of covers, else generally about fine. $75-125 (6 issues)

31-1. Beginnings of American Independence. Essex Gazette, June 5-12, 1770, Salem, Mass., 4 pp., reporting on front page that the tax on tea will not be removed. This, following the Boston Massacre in March of that year, the complaints of the Quartering Act, and the actions of the Sons of Liberty, adds fuel to the burgeoning discontent in the Colonies. Also, on front page, three-column letter from "A hater of tyranny and A friend to the rights of men," as well as notice that several "parcel(s) of Slaves" have arrived, must "not (be), by any means, offered for sale" but must be re-shipped. Page 3 offers an article on the Sons of Liberty, also that Committee of Merchants agree "that Non Importation Agreement would be continued...until the whole of the Revenue Act is repealed." Lord North retained the tax on tea, while relinquishing other taxes, to avoid the appearance of British "softness." However, tea became symbolic of the ills of British rule, as demonstrated by the Boston Tea Party in 1773. This newspaper's coverage includes a number of the Colonies. Leaves separated at spine, else fine. $275-325

31-2. Baseball. Nov. 3, 1866 issue of Harper's Weekly, featuring full-page scene of C.H. Williamson of Atlantic Baseball Club of Brooklyn and Athletics of Philadelphia. The eighteen players are attired in shirts bearing initials "ABBC" and "A," respectively. 11 x 16. Edge wear and toning, but image very good. Issue also contains full-page cartoon of Pres. Andrew Johnson by Thomas Nast, and cover illustration, "Uncle Tom & his Grandchild." Worn. $40-50

31-3. London Chronicle. Group of eight issues, all 1769: Sept. 16, 19; Oct. 5, 7, 10; Nov. 2, 4, 7. Most 8 pp. Local and foreign news, letters to the editor, royal doings, ads, and more. Some issues with content on America: "The Indians [in Mobile] behave with insolence since the King's troops have been withdrawn...The Assembly of West Florida is broke up...The Americans are firm and resolved not to submit to the yoke of ministerial oppression. All the merchants have entered now into bonds not to import any goods from England upon any terms whatsoever...By accounts from America we hear that some Officers of the Customs at Boston have been assaulted in the streets by the mob, who treated them with great severity...." Disbound, occasional foxing and separation at spine, some edge wrinkles, else good. $175-275 (8 issues)

31-4. Bound Volume. New York Tribune, bound volume of about 103 issues from Jan. 1 through Apr. 30, 1874, a period of important legislation. Including railroad freight rates regulated by Wisconsin (Potter Law), which spread to other states; Legal Tender Act passes House but is vetoed by Pres. Grant; initiation of use of barbed wire in the Great Plains, redefining Western boundaries. National and foreign news, ads, and more. Oversize, 8 pp. per issue. Covers detached, spine wear, but papers clean and very fine. $175-275 (About 103 issues, over 800 pp.)

31-5. Federal Period. Collection of eight newspapers, 1785-99, 4 pp. each, including Connecticut Courant, Connecticut Gazette, Massachusetts Spy, Salem Gazette, Connecticut Journal, Farmers' Museum, and Windham Herald. Filled with political and local news of the emerging nation. Such interesting subjects as the meaning of the American Presidency compared to the English King, the meaning of liberty, insulting attitude of French towards Washington, and more. Condition varied, with some edge wear, but generally fair to good. $100-150 (8 pcs.)

31-6. New York Sunday World. View Image   One of the leaders of the Sunday edition phenomenon which proliferated in the late 1890's. Color poster for this paper's edition of Dec. 1 (1898), 12 x 19, attractive young woman in Turkish dress, above a listing of the enticing stories to appear in "next Sunday's World." By this date, a 60-page paper was not uncommon, with liberal use of color supplements, comics, and material by such writers as O. Henry and Edwin Markham. Set on large mounting board (not affixed), 13 x 20. Vivid, eye-catching color. Very fine. $100-125

31-7. End and Beginning. Nov. 11, 1918, "World War Is Ended," Post-Intelligencer, Seattle, 10 pp. "Teuton envoys accept terms." Edge wear, tear mends at bottom of front page. Dramatic headline in red. Also front pages of Nov. 11, 1918, St. Louis Republic, announcing "Germany Surrenders," wear at fold; and Dec. 8, 1941, Kansas City Kansan, "U.S. Leaps to War." All much toned. Fair. $45-55 (3 pcs.)

31-8. Beginnings of Revolution. Pennsylvania Chronicle & Universal Advertiser, Feb. 15-22, 1768, 12 pp. "Many persons in rapture with spirited resolutions...of inhabitants of New England, not to purchase any more goods from hence." This considered by London correspondent as "ingratitude," since Stamp Act was repealed "as soon as it was (found) to be disagreeable to the Americans...and merchants were given long credit." Also protest to physician for balsam mixture granted by King, "Negro wench for sale," act on import of slaves, runaway Irish servants, message to Governor on Indian problem. Fine. $150-250

31-9. Inventions of 1845. New York Farmer & Mechanic, Jan. 16, 1845, 4 pp., describing Ericsson's the designer of the ironclad Monitor propellers for commercial vessels. Account of Federal trial involving his invention. Also 4 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₄ illustration on front page of Ray's railroad truck, designed to prevent accidents on railroad tracks. Filled with articles on technical subjects. About fine. $50-60

31-10. "Carriers New Year Address." View Image   To the Patrons of the Daily & Weekly Telegraph, Jan. 1, 1861." A holiday broadsheet distributed to newspaper readers, 9 ³/₄ x 12. Vignette at top, 29 verses on topics of the day, including "The Revolutionary Crisis." About half of news-sheet devoted to the coming struggle: secession, "Southern country...Northern land...that hold Kentuckyian...Fort Moultrie... Sumter...They would break this noble Union...He will all defend the Right!" Several mounting traces on verso showing through near top, else fine. Uncommon. $150-200

31-11. "The Courier." Adversity paper, Natchez, Mississippi, printed on peach color, both sides of a single sheet, 12 x 19, Apr. 29, 1862, just days before the capture of the city by Federal forces. Front-page article on Monitor and Merrimac (called the Virginia): the Virginia searching for Monitor, hoping to engage in another battle, but Monitor not taking the challenge. Other articles on ladies imprisoned for spy activities, draft of "all white men" 18 to 35 under Confederacy's new Conscription Law, and news "from Lincolndom": under cowardice at Shiloh, cost of the war to Union of five million dollars daily, and Grant admitting to loss of 45,000 troops killed. Edge wear, soiling on one fold, small blank piece at one margin lacking, but only few words of text affected. Scarce Southern newspaper. $125-175

31-12. News from Colonial America. Report in Feb. 22-29, 1768 issue of Pennsylvania Chronicle (on p. 7) that consideration of "treasonous" Boston Gazette newspaper in Parliament was postponed for six months. "...These are favorable symptoms of the present Disposition of Parliament towards America which I hope no conduct of the Americans will give just Cause of altering." Also, news that King's Council orders establishment of two Free Ports at West Indian islands, permitting foreigners to export. Numerous ads. Front page by the "Visitant," a philosophical discussion. 8 pp. Fine. $80-100

31-13. "Pennsylvania Gazette." Masthead with ornate design including words "Mercy and Justice." Apr. 14, 1773, 4 pp. With news from the Carolinas and Europe; unusual ads on front page of about 1,000 words, containing hundreds of items imported from England by merchant Benezet. Fine. $65-75

31-14. Japanese-English Newspaper. Published at relocation camp for Japanese during World War II at Rohwer, Arkansas. Sept. 1, 1943 issue, 10 pp. (4 in Japanese, 6 in English), 8 ¹/₂ x 14. Containing news of schooling, gardening, athletics, church, etc. at the camp. Edges browned on first and last leaves. Scarce. $75-100

31-15. "The Summary." A prison newspaper in Elmira, N.Y., 1912, 8 pp., 10 x 13. Written by prison inmates; numbers (instead of names) cited for Editor and Associate Editor. National and international news, editorial, sports, etc. Front-page coverage of pre-election maneuverings in coming Presidential election between six candidates: Teddy Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, Debs, et al. Binding holes, else fine. $50-60

32-1. George Sand. View Image   French woman writer, pseudonym of Baroness Aurore Dudevant, early advocate of women's liberation. Produced many popular novels, plays, autobiography; involved with composer Frederic Chopin, poet de Musset, painter Delacroix, and others. "Ladies" envelope, addressed in her hand to M. de Gerardin, Paris, from La Chatre. Signed "G. Sand" in lower left. Two postmarks, one dated "25 Ault (18)43." Thin contemporary diagonal line in ink on envelope, perhaps in her hand. Fine signature, and charming example of a stampless cover. $200-225

32-2. Julia Ward Howe. Women's suffrage leader; composer of "Battle Hymn of the Republic," author. A.L.S., 2 ¹/₂ pp., Newport, Nov. 10, 1880. Letter of introduction to her sister for Miss Minnie Runnell, "daughter...of an old friend of mine...." Signed "Julia W. Howe." Ink light, original folds, small splits starting. She had written only one of her numerous books at this early date. $275-375

32-3. Four Famous Americans. 1) Gifford Pinchot, first professional American forester, Commissioner of Forestry, Gov. of Penna. T.L.S., 1919, 2 pp., regarding conservation problems. 2) Wendell Phillips, Pres. of Anti-Slavery Society. Card signed with line in his hand, "Peace if possible Justice at any rate." One of the prominent abolitionists of Civil War period. 3) Elihu Root, T.N.S., 1923. Sec. of State and of War, under T. Roosevelt and McKinley, respectively. 4) Levi Morton, card signed with "Paris, 1884." Vice Pres. and Governor of New York. All fine. $150-200 (4 pcs.)

32-4. Louis Brandeis. Supreme Court Justice, involved in such landmark cases as women's 10-hour work laws, Oregon's minimum wage law, opposing monopoly of N.Y.N.H. Railroad in New England. A.L.S., Aug. 29, 1882, as a young lawyer in the third year of his Boston law practice as "Warren & Brandeis," advising the opposing attorney that "our clients are unwilling to consent...It is very unpleasant for us again to withhold assent...Warren & Brandeis." Ink a bit browned, else fine. Nice large sig. $350-500

32-5. Queen Victoria and Albert. On a 3 x 10 panel, photo of the Queen, with "For the Queen" in ink, and her signature with notation "The Earl of Aberdeen" in her hand. With envelope addressed in Albert's hand, signed "Albert"; red wax seal still present. On separate sheet, a small photo of Albert. Nice trio. Very good. $200-225 (3 pcs.)

32-6. William Pitt "to the Rescue." Historically important L.S., London, May 10, 1804, 2 pp., from First Earl of Liverpool, Charles Jenkinson, to Rev. Dr. Ireland, on the political situation. "...Addington (Chancellor of Exchequer)...just came from the Queen's House where he had resigned the Exchequer Seals & they were to be given this morning to Mr. Pitt. The King repeated his Offer of Peerage & Pension, both of which Mr. Addington continued to decline...I believe both Houses will be adjourned today by the King's Command for a week...Pitt has totally quarrelled, not only with the Grenvilles, but with Ld. Stafford & his Party...." This "Younger Pitt," considered England's greatest Prime Minister, returned to office during the month of this letter. Integral address-leaf with "Free" postmark, red wax seal. Fine. $150-250

32-7. Royalty's "Bible." John Burke, compiler of the first dictionary of baronets and peers in alphabetical order (1826), known as Burke's Peerage, the "who's who" of royalty. Brief A.L.S., Boyanham Square, 1847, regarding "a card for the Adelphi." Signed "John Burke." Fine. Very scarce. $200-300

32-8. Harry Blackstone. View Image   Famed magician; entertained Pres. Coolidge at White House, and troops in World War II. Vintage album leaf, 4 ¹/₂ x 6, signed "Col. Harry Blackstone." Edge toning; dark signature. $125-150

32-9. Stormy Politics: Anastasio Somoza. General in Nicaragua, Central America, who grabbed power, installed himself as President, and usurped economic control lasting for over a half century. Archive of 16 items, 1934-43, relating to a gold mining claim presented to Somoza by Adolfo Diaz, an earlier President of Nicaragua. Included are copies of letters, telegrams (from Somoza), mining reports, documents regarding Diaz' claim, and Somoza's final agreement to pay him $25,000. Also present: typed statement, 1934, on letterhead of National Guard (Army), signed by Somoza, permitting Diaz to carry a revolver. Documents in Spanish and English. Somoza became President in 1937, was assassinated 1956. One son died of heart disease, the other suffered the same fate as his father, the family accumulating a huge fortune along the way. Fine. $150-175 (16 pcs.)

32-10. Carlo Gambino. The original "Godfather," head of the most powerful crime family in U.S. at one time. Signed check, 1961, for $483.96 to Bing & Bing (real estate company). Light cancel holes in center, some show-through affecting "lo" of first name of signature, else fine. $125-150

32-11. Rajir Gandhi. Prime Minister of India, assassinated, as was his mother, Indira, also Prime Minister. Photo signed in margin, with date "8-1-86." 4 ¹/₄ x 5 ¹/₂ . Fine and scarce. $100-150

33-1. Dental Ephemera. Group of nine items, 1870's-1937: 1) Ornate invoice from Samuel S. White, manufacturer of "Artificial Teeth & Dentist's Materials," 1874. For purchase of amalgam, excavators, chisels, etc. 2) Stereo-opticon card, 1870's, ads including "Gilt Edge Tonsorial Parlor." 3) 1898 postal card, printed "National Assn. of Dental Examiners," regarding annual meeting. 4) Two humorous color stereo cards showing dentist and patient who had his tooth pulled. 5) Booklet, X-Rays in Dentistry, 1937, by Eastman-Kodak Co., 62 pp., profusely illustrated. 6) 1915 certificate of membership in National Dental Association, for a dentist in Bristol, Conn. 7) 1931 Massachusetts Dental Society meeting, small note-booklet, with dental ads. 8) 1933 booklet, Diet Dentistry Dentrifice, by Iodent Co., 16 pp., photos, souvenir of 3D Oral Educational Exhibit at the World's Fair in Chicago. Fine. $300-350 (9 pcs.)

33-2. "Do not send anyone to see me until I get my teeth in." Letter penned by Sarah M. Gordon, Dorchester, Mass., 1848, 3 pp., to her husband in Havana, Cuba. Stampless cover carried by ship, circular postmark "America." Writing of her dental ordeal: "...I am still in Dorchester and expect to remain here another week...I had determined not to have anything done to my teeth until next year, but the 'deed is done.' I unfortunately broke my tooth off the only one that held my plate in so I was obliged to have it done or go without my teeth, and that was out of the question...I went to the 'Dentists' (Dr. Gray, 25 Winter St., Boston) and 14 teeth, or parts of them, extracted. I inhaled the 'Ether.' I could not be made insensible. I knew all that was going on. I felt the pain but did not realize it. It seemed like a horrible dream. I thought I was screaming, and almost fighting all the time, but the Dr. and a friend, Miss Fobes, who went with me, said I did not move or speak in the least during the time of extracting eight. I went in the morning and had six extracted and in the afternoon the remaining eight. I am going to see him again on Thursday, and have my mouth measured for a plate - a temporary one, for me to wear until my gums are well healed. The entire cost will not be over $60 and perhaps not more than $50. Dr. Gray is called a first rate Dentist, but he had nothing to do with newspaper puffs that is one reason why I like him...I cannot have my teeth in until September. That will be the time I shall be ready to return to Cheshire." Closes, at top of page 1, with, "Do not send any one to see me until I get my teeth in, for they would take me for my grandmother." Highly legible hand. Light wear at one fold starting, else fine. The most extensive dental content in a letter of this early period we've had. $250-275

33-3. An American Dentist in France. View Image   Set of trade cards, 3 x 4 ¹/₂ , pleasingly colored, of naval heroes and their battles, from 1690 to 1835. Each has on verso, on entire card area, an advertisement in French for "John Parain, Docteur Américain, Dentiste Diplômé" in Paris, who was awarded a Gold Medal at Paris Exposition of 1900 and the Grand Prize in 1905. He offers a free consultation; does bridge work; all work guaranteed. Trifle wear at corners, else clean and very fine. Very rare. $200-225 (11 pcs.)

33-4. Dr. Edward Teller. Physicist, called "Father of the H-Bomb"; received Fermi Prize, worked with Fermi on Manhattan Project. Interesting poster, 1973, entitled "Morality and Defense," bearing his photo and a brief essay on "potential development of defense." Written by Teller, with copyright dates of 1982 and 1996, it is even more relevant in 2003. Teller has signed with brown broad-tip marker. #6 of 250. Folded twice, else very fine. $90-100

33-5. Humanitarians. Group of three items: 1) Dr. Bela Schick, pediatrician who discovered Schick Test to determine susceptibility to diphtheria. Brief A.L.S., 1952. 2) Dr. Linus Pauling, chemist best recognized for his work with Vitamin C; winner of two Nobel Prizes. Brief A.L.S., 1965, about his favorite foods. 3) Dr. Tom Dooley, who worked in Southeast Asia up to his own death at age 34. Photo of Dooley with Laotian children, with inscription and signature. 4 ³/₄ x 6 ¹/₂ . Several magazine photos from article included. $175-200 (3 pcs.)

33-6. Louis Agassiz. Swiss naturalist, writing on fish, mollusks, zoology, glaciers, etc; Prof. at Harvard; his work included education, expeditions, museums, and books. A.L.S., in pencil, 1848, 1 p., to George Emerson, on the composition of mucus in mollusks and fish. Signed "L. Agassiz." Old tape strip 3 ¹/₂ " long at blank left margin, else very good. With engraving of Agassiz, and 9-pp. magazine article about him. $100-150 (3 pcs.)

33-7. Frank Chapman. Ornithologist, Curator of American Museum of Natural History from 1908. A.L.S., 1903, 2 pp., on letterhead of Bird Lore, a monthly magazine, in reply to a request for biographical information. For "details of my history as an ornithologist, which is the only part of me the public could possibly be interested in, I must refer you to the National Cyclopedia of American Biography... I have been studying birds systematically for about twenty years." He refers his correspondent to additional sources about his work. Chapman's bird travels took him to various continents. $125-150

33-8. Lee de Forest. Holder of more than 180 patents, but best known for his discovery of the vacuum tube; "Father of Radio," he set up the first music broadcast in history, Enrico Caruso performing at the Metropolitan Opera. T.L.S., 1938, 1 p., on Lee de Forest Laboratories letterhead, to Dr. Eisenberg. "...We are unable to find any definite data regarding actual ohmic resistance...The direct current resistances of the structures in which you are interested are probably of the order of 50 ohms or less...." With more technical information. Fine dark signature; left edge of letter slightly trimmed at blank margin. Affixed to a stiffer sheet. de Forest material is uncommon. $400-500

33-9. Pharmacology. Dan Hanbury, English pharmacologist; published Pharmacographia with Fluckiger, 1874. A.L.S., 1861, 1 p., sending thanks for "the capital specimen of Anacuhuite...Have sent a little note on the drug to the Pharml. Journal." With original envelope. Very fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

33-10. Sir James Paget. English surgeon and pathologist; described osteitis deformans (1877), later called "Paget's Disease." Author of Lectures on Surgical Pathology (1853); one of founders of modern science of pathology. A.L.S., 1894, to "Dear Church," regarding Lady Paget's request to attend a testimonial. Top corners clipped, else fine. With photo of his portrait. $150-175 (2 pcs.)

Also note dental content in Lots 13-17, 21-5, and 28-11

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