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1-19. A Mississippi Youth at Harvard. James Graves pens a letter to his brother in Jackson, Mississippi, 1843, 3 pp., about vacation break, expenses for rent, "oil lamp," his studies with roommate, also a law student. He expresses his attitude towards the anti-slavery and abolitionist movements. "I have been for the last week or two trying to semble an Abolition's Speech to see if I cannot thereby have some amusement to myself. Nearly every night there are meetings derogatory to Southern Rights here in Boston. The praise lavished on Latimer, the Virginia Slave, has kindled such a flow of envy in my bosom that I am afraid it has consumed all common sense." Penned in a beautiful, dark script. Stampless postal marking. Very fine. $250-300

1-20. Challenge to a Duel among Yale Students. Letter from George R. Dusinberre (probably from Natchez, Miss.), to his cousin William D. Barnes, postmaster of Middlehope, N.Y. 3 pp., no year but c. 1850's. "...I left the country of the Hudson for my home amongst the Yankees...A slight altercation occurred on the Saturday after I was at your house whereupon a gentlemanly(?) Challenge was sent to one of the boys to settle the difficulty in an honorable(?) way. The challenged did not pay any attention to the note. Whereupon in a day or two he received a second challenge. He received it while in class." The writer recounts the outcome, which involved not only the two potential duelists, but the class as well. The challenger was told "he was too small a mark to shoot at & that he would use the challenges, both of them, for purposes too indecent to be spoken of in public...and thus ended which came near being a tragedy...." With postmarked envelope. Fine. $275-325 (2 pcs.)

1-21. Expenses of a Natchez Youth attending Princeton. Letter, 3 pp., legal size, headed, "Statement of moneys received and disbursed by John Maclean for Sydney P. Swayze of Mississippi, student in the College of New Jersey, from May 14, 1827 to Oct. 31, 1829." All of the young man's college expenses are recorded. Maclean writes, "The prospects of our College are brightening, the number of students is increased...We have now in our Faculty a President, seven Professors, and two Tutors. Your nephew Mr. Elias Schenck entered College last fall. His father informed me that you had promised to assist him." Addressed to Rev. T.H. Vancourt, near Natchez, Miss. Some breaks at folds. Stampless postal markings. $150-175

1-22. From Mississippi to Massachusetts. An uncle writes his nephew at Harvard, 1809, 2 pp., from J. Damon, to his nephew David, addressed to him as a "Student in the University, Cambridge." Sending news of illness and death in the family. As a postscript: "If Ferguson's Astronomy is used at the University in Cambridge by the students, I can furnish you with it as I have one which I made use of when an undergraduate." Neatly penned. Stampless postal markings. Fine. $150-200

1-23. South meets North. Letter from a Southern student, William D. White, at Harvard, July 8, 1838, to his friend in Exeter, N.H., 3 ¹/₂ pp. The detailed letter explains the rooming situation for freshmen and seniors. He writes also of professors, the Golden Branch literary organization, the Abbot Celebration Committee, etc. Stampless postal markings. Breaks at folds starting, a bit light, else very good. $175-225

1-24. An Alabama Youth at Yale. Writing on Jacksonian era politics in letter from Maham Smith, 1836, to a friend in Alabama, 3 ¹/₂ pp., about visiting in Mississippi, desire to return to Alabama, dissatisfaction with Yale, and the recent election. "N. Carolina...has gone decidedly Anti-V.B. [Van Buren] & Gen. Newland ...was so badly beaten this time that I suppose in imitation of David Crockett, he told the people they might go to Hell & he would go to Texas...." Some waterstaining. Stampless postal markings. Very good. $150-200

1-25. Spartan Living at Yale. Letter from Southern student Benjamin Foster at Yale, to his father Gen. John Foster. New Haven, Sept. 13, 1853, 1 p., about his arrival in New Haven and obtaining a room at 57 College St. Writes from his friend's room that it has only a table and chair in it. Fine. $100-150

1-26. Life at Yale. Southern student D.C. Eaton sends letter, 3 pp., to his father, Maj. Eaton of U.S. Army at St. Louis, 1849. Writes a detailed description of the room where he studies, about his curriculum, even including a small drawing of his classroom. Stampless postal markings. Some breaks at folds, else fine. $125-150

1-27. A Southerner at Princeton. A letter containing a Southern student's appreciation for being able to attend Princeton, 2 ¹/₂ pp., 1830, from Henry H. Hopkins, to Mrs. Rebecca Magraw, Maryland. A beautifully written expression of love and friendship for the kindness she had shown him. Describing the trip to Trenton by steamboat, arriving before night, and walking the rest of the way to Princeton. "...Here I am seated...as snug as you please. There will be a full Seminary this winter. I have got a very pleasant roommate...He waited until the black girl made him some coffee...." A bit light but nicely penned. Stampless postal marking. $150-175

1-28. Two Letters from Princeton. 1) 1848, 3 pp., from Henry W. Taylor to cousin in New York City. He discusses his studies, travel, family, and a preaching situation. 2) 1827, 3 ¹/₂ pp., from John G. Andrews to his father in Natchez, expressing gratitude for money, and detailing his college expenditures. Paper toned, some breaks at folds. Both letters stampless with postal markings. $175-225 (2 pcs.)

1-29. Southern Lynching-related Collection. 1) Four original sepia photographs, printed on postcards (not reproductions), documenting the largest organized lynching in Mississippi history. The victim, John Hartfield, accused of rape, never received a trial and allegedly "confessed." The Governor, Theodore Bilbo, stated he was powerless to prevent the lynching which was announced in the newspaper and brought thousands of spectators to Ellisville, Miss., on June 26, 1919. Hartfield was killed by an estimated 1,000 rounds of bullets before the hanging. The book Dark Journey by Neil McMillan was written about the lynching. The four photos, not closeups, were taken by W.T. Beasley of Hattiesburg, Miss. 2) Postcard-size announcement on pink paper with an outrageous image of an African with enlarged lips, promoting sale of an allied product. 3) Typed announcement, 1920, on Sheriff's letterhead, Magnolia, Miss., 6 x 8, offering reward for capture of "Ed Faris...who Killed Dook Magee... Dark brown or Copper color, weighs about 140 lbs...armed with a pistol...." Ad has worm holes at corners, other items very fine. $300-500 (6 pcs.)

1-30. Gov. Gerard Brandon of Mississippi. A.L.S., 1829, 3 pp., to an attorney pardoning a poor man, father of eight children, for neglect of his road overseeing duties. Signed twice, with embossed "Great Seal of the State of Mississippi" affixed on page two by his secretary. Some toning. With letter, 1825, to future Gov. of Miss. Hiram G. Runnels, discussing politics in Woodville, Miss. The writer also mentions future Gov. Abram M. Scott, who "will again have a tight race. But I think the Old Horse will beat." A few words with ink erosion, else darkly penned, and generally fine. Both letters stampless with postal markings. $200-250 (2 pcs.)

1-31. Antebellum Mississippi. Collection of 14 letters, 1830-36, one printed flyer of Odd Fellows, and 13 pp. correspondence to various men in the town of Liberty, Miss. From a number of locations, relating to legal, financial, and Odd Fellows matters. The latter group with interesting social content: a man removed from the Odd Fellows chapter because of intoxication, two butchers rejected from membership, delinquent dues payers in Natchez. One stampless with postal markings, and one address-leaf with fine Natchez cancel. One letter with beautiful black seal of Grand Lodge of Mississippi. Condition varied, fair to fine. $150-250 (14 letters and 1 integral address-leaf)

1-32. John A. Quitman. Mexican War hero and "fire-eating" Governor of Mississippi. Rare group of three letters: 1) To Quitman at his law office, Natchez, 1843, 3 pp., regarding a case. The fourth page in Quitman's hand, about the matter, signed "Quitman & McMurran." 2) To Gen. Quitman, Natchez, 1844, 1 p., from future Confederate officer Stanhope Posey. "Some of our political friends have requested me to address you on the suject of procuring a suitable person to establish a Democratic Press in this county...Most of the States Rights Whigs of the county are favorable to the annexation of Texas and will vote for Gov. Polk. They will also contribute liberally to the establishment of a Press of the right kind." Minor break at fold. To Gen. Quitman, Monrouth (his mansion, still standing outside Natchez), 1849, regarding a land tenant. All letters stampless with postal markings. Generally fine. $150-250 (3 pcs.)

1-33. Jefferson College. An early Southern college near Washington, Mississippi, founded 1803 at the behest of Gov. William C.C. Claiborne, offering a classical, as well as military education for young men of the Old South. Group of six letters, 7 pp. in all, dated 1833, 1837, 1839 (2), 1842, and 1850, all stampless with postal markings, from men who purchased or sought to purchase land designated for the college. These donors from such Mississippi locales as Natchez, Anchuca (near Port Gibson), Beatie's Bluff, Gainesville, etc. Letters directed to Col. B.L.C. Wailes and other officers of the college. Wailes was the author of the first geological history of Mississippi. Fine, with some superior cancels. A rare grouping relating to the early history of a Southern college. $125-225 (6 pcs.)

1-34. Southern Judaica. From the immediate post-Reconstruction era, 1876-1884, two large store account books, 9 x 14, each 2" thick, of Cohn Brothers, Jewish merchants, including Julius J. Cohn. Containing hundreds of detailed business transactions from their stores in St. Francisville, Bayou Sara, Louisiana, and Clifton, Mississippi; the former location is today a ghost town. In all, about 905 pp., leather bound. Thousands of ink entries, penned in an educated hand. Details of purchases made by hundreds of customers, including many who would have been former enslaved blacks. Such items as meat, eggs, candy, pills, liquor, pork, tobacco, cinnamon, coats, cigars, shoes, pearl buttons, etc., among the commodities. Business expenses of freight, wages, and cash also noted. An important record of a southern Jewish family's business in the Deep South after the Civil War. Both volumes with marbled endpapers; New Orleans bookbinder's label. Very fine. $1800-2200 (2 books)

2-1. General Heath. Revolutionary War General. D.S., "An Abstract of Wages & Rations due to the Regiment commanded by C.W. Samuel on a(n) Expedition to St. John's River in Nova Scotia." Listing of sixteen names with categories, in ten columns. Paragraph added dated May 1778. On verso, "Boston total for 1778 Sertifying [sic] the within abstract to be right...." Manuscript paragraph signed "W. Heath, 6 Oct. 1778, General Hdqtrs.," approving an order to pay officers. 12 x 15. Complete document professionally reinforced with acid-free tissue, with a few places where there had been fold wear and some loss of text, else about fine. $400-500

2-2. Stalin and Gromyko. Signatures of the Soviet dictator and his diplomat, Ambassador to the U.S. during World War II. Each has signed on a portion of official document, 3 x 8, next to titles (in Russian). Circular Soviet rubber stamp beside titles. Undated, but probably 1940's. From his beginnings as a theological student, Stalin rose to power by literally eliminating his opposition. His decades of control over Russia are filled with purges, masked with his "Five Year Plans." His alliance with Hitler backfired when Germany invaded Russia, and Stalin joined the Allies. On formation of the U.N., Andrei Gromyko was the first Russian delegate to its Security Council. Seal and signatures rather light. Scarce. $3500-4000 (Reserve $3000)

2-3. Malenkov. Premier of Soviet Russia 1953-55, following Stalin's death. Head of aircraft and tank production during World War II. Printed menu for an elaborate dinner, Mar. 21, 1956, 4 x 6. On verso, Georgi Malenkov has signed (in Russian) with date of "22," the event evidently extending past midnight. In dark ink. His stay in office was short, as his successor, Kruschev, exiled him to Siberia. Very rare. $1100-1300 (Reserve $1000)

2-4. Mussolini. View Image   Signed vintage photo, 7 x 11 ¹/₄ , of an intense portrait, in street clothes, of the Italian dictator. Inscribed and signed, "To Mr. Edmund W. Booth, Rome, 5 July 1926." Booth, an American journalist and great admirer of Mussolini, also wrote a 40 pp. booklet on his 1926 European trip, entitled "Hit and Miss Jottings of a Summer in Europe," and includes this photograph in the booklet (on p. 20), writing very favorably of Mussolini's takeover of the Italian government. Booklet included. Outstanding portrait, darkly signed. $650-850 (2 pcs.)

2-5. Dolley Payne Madison. View Image   Known as the fabulous hostess of the White House. A.L.S., as First Lady, July 6, 1811, 1 p., no place, 7 ¹/₂ x 10, to Dr. Jno. Bullens. "I avail myself of your permission to return one of the two watches and both the chains. I enclose the amt. of one watch 55$ & thank you immenseley [sic] for the many proofs of kindness you have manifested towards me. Please to present me affectionately to Mrs. Bullens & accept my best wishes. D.P. Madison." Below she has added a three-line message: "Will you have the goodness to send me the key of the Blue Enamel'd Watch as I cannot possibly procure one here...There was none sent." Her graceful hand fills the entire ivory page, dark brown ink, presenting an unusually attractive letter for display. Stylistic touches: Mrs. Madison dates her letter to the left of her signature, and name of her correspondent is at bottom left. Paper is clean, a very faint original horizontal fold, affecting no text. Choice example of a popular First Lady. $2000-3000

2-6. George III. View Image   King of England during the American Revolution. Splendid signature, cut from document, on 3 x 7 ¹/₂ portion. Large, embossed seal adjacent. A bold, sweeping, dark example. Choice. $225-275

2-7. Juan Peron. View Image   Army man who took over Presidency of Argentina. T.L.S., Jan. 8, 1948, Buenos Aires, on his letterhead during his Presidency. In Spanish, to a General. Large dark signature. Original fold, else fine. $300-450

2-8. Louis Brandeis. Supreme Court Justice, involved in cases of Women's 10-Hour Work Laws, Minimum Wage Law of Oregon, opposition of railroad monopoly. A.L.S., as a beginning lawyer in the firm of Warren & Brandeis in Boston, when he wrote the firm's letters himself. This letter, Dec. 28, 1881, to an attorney in Maine, consenting to filing of a paper, and requests "another month for filing our next pleading...Ask your consent...for additional time...Warren & Brandeis." Darkly penned. An unusually fine example. $350-450

2-9. Dwight L. Moody. Known as the leading evangelist of the 19th century. Not an ordained minister, he nevertheless spoke to more and larger audiences than any man of his generation. Abandoning a profitable commercial career, he initiated social programs, schools for the needy, religious undertakings (his church known as "Moody's Church"), and became President of YMCA. A.L.S., East Northfield, 1890, 1 p., to Mrs. Hull, advising "Will you tell your good people of Troy I will be with them...." Florid, dark hand, with large signature. Original light folds, else fine. $150-200

2-10. Andrej Hlinka. View Image   Slovak cleric, pro-Nazi, anti-Czech, active in politics following World War I. Formed his own political party and Hlinka Guard, which took part in invasion of Poland and Soviet Union. Postcard photo, in clerical collar, signed on verso "Andrej Hlinka, Prelate, Feb. 1, 1937," with six-line ink dedication in Slovak. He died the following year. The Hlinka Guard continued to function after his death as a virulent pro-Nazi organization. Very fine. Extremely rare. $150-200

2-11. Jonathan Trumble. Named "Brother Jonathan" by Washington; Governor of Connecticut, instrumental in achievement of his state as the supply line of the Revolution. Paragraph of four lines in his hand, Lebanon, 18 Mar. 1761, signed "Jon. Trumble," the early form of his signature (before Trumbull). Concerning individuals in Windham County. Fine. $200-300

2-12. Thomas E. Dewey. Impressive photo of the District Attorney in New York City who achieved national prominence for his criminal investigations; later Governor and Presidential candidate of Republican Party in 1944 and 1948. Photo, 11 x 14, inscribed and signed on mount, 1946. Minor toning. Image fine. $90-110

2-13. Gen. John A. Dix. Civil War General, Gov. of New York, U.S. Senator. A.L.S., Washington, Jan. 17, 1823, 2 pp., with integral address-leaf. Writing as a young man of 25, to Col. Chas. Gardner. Outstanding content, dealing with a review he was conducting on a report by John C. Calhoun, then Sec. of War. Since Gardner has not yet acknowledged receiving his review, Dix is concerned that the Post Office has not delivered it, "during the confusion of yellow fever." Hoping it can be published, he refers to "a reflection on some part of it...with economical arrangements of Mr. Calhoun...There is nothing new in the city. Political movements...are...suspended. Those whose influence and abilities will be most important at the final hour are apparently reserving themselves for the last of the combat...You are the only person living who knows that I have written a review of Mr. Calhoun's report & I must beg that you will remain so." Excellent dark signature, near which is written in red pencil, "Sec. Treasury 1861." Calhoun was Vice President two years following this letter, and became known as a champion of slavery and the Southern cause. Postal markings, 1" seal removed, else very fine. With engraved portrait of Dix. $400-500 (2 pcs.)

2-14. Allan McLane. American Revolutionary War hero, fought at Battles of Long Island, White Plains, Princeton, Monmouth, and Yorktown. Appointed by Washington and Jefferson to civil posts. A.L.S., 1787, 1 p., to "Freind [sic] Th. Cowan"(?), requesting his advice on a debt, having paid the creditor who also demanded all of the interest. "If I did not mistake you he was only to receive the interest from the date of the assignment. Please to advise me...We must make the best of bad bargains...Am with all respects your freind A. McLane." (He twice misspells "friend.") Light wear at one fold, slight soiling, else very good. $325-425

2-15. The Last King of Hawaii. Signature on card of "Kalakaua R." (1836-1891), Hawaiian Chief, last King; his round-the-world trip in 1881 inspired ideas of reform, which aroused opposition, and ultimately, revolution in paradise. Light diagonal toning at blank tips from old mounting corners, else fine. $225-250

2-16. A.J. Dallas. Fine, dark signature as Madison's Sec. of Treasury. Advocated a national bank; credited with restoring U.S. credit in aftermath of War of 1812. Generous margins. $40-50

3-1. Beginnings of the Civil War. Collection of Resolutions, Bills & Amendments in House of Representatives and Senate, passed Dec. 1860 to Mar. 1861, "Presented to Mr. Andrew Johnson by William H. Rohrer, Washington, April 1, 1861" (as Senator). Dedication written in ink on inside front cover (detached). This legislation was enacted to avert war and shows the desperate efforts among the Congressmen and Senators to avoid a conflict. Statements on slavery, Fort Sumter, etc. Then-Senator Andrew Johnson sponsored a Resolution on slavery, referring to "the disturbed condition of the country" and "the true way to preserve the Union." Numerous references to "Mr. (Jefferson) Davis," who was then Senator from Mississippi. Total of 19 Resolutions, 24 Joint Resolutions, 4 Bills, 8 Amendments, 1 Act, and 1 Proposition. Each from 1 to 20 pp. Where conclusion of each item appears in middle of page, the blank portion has been trimmed. Some toning and foxing, some leaves disbound, with occasional clerical numbers marked; spine lacking. An exceptional collection from one of the most critical periods in American history. $750-950 (Collection)

3-2. Lincoln Assassination Conspirators. View Image   Pass to the trial, signed by Gen. David Hunter as President of the Commission that tried the conspirators. Partly printed, 2 x 3 ¹/₂ , white, headed "Military Commission, Washington, 1865." Name absent from "Admit" space. Light edge toning, else fine. $700-900

3-3. New Jersey Soldier Poster. Large poster, vivid colors, 19 x 27, certification in center that "George B. Hoagland of Co. M, 9th Regt., New Jersey Volunteer Infantry...promoted to Corporal...then Sergeant...has been honorably discharged, July 12, 1865 at Greensboro." Surrounded by eight insets: eagle with flags, six different battle scenes, and Abraham Lincoln, the latter entitled, "The Soldier's Friend." Metallic gold ornamental touches throughout. Edge wear, easily covered with a mat. At lower margin, "Published for Army & Navy Record Co...entered Act of Congress 1883...by Pettibone Bros...Office of Libraries of Congress, Washington...," presented to family 1911. Spectacular. $400-500

3-4. Letters to Capt. George B. Bartlett of 63rd Ohio Volunteers Infantry. Group of five letters, 1863-64, (18) pp., from his wife in Watertown, who is teaching school. Each with envelope, addressed to Memphis, Washington, Georgia, etc.; stamps lacking. To "Dear Soldier," she writes of crushing the rebellion, her brother's enlistment in a Virginia cavalry, prospects of Morgan's capture to end the war, how hard teaching is, the election, going to a supper where a soldier paralyzed at Shiloh will be present, Grand Military March from Decatur, one wagon filled with ladies holding "the flag of our country...can't wait until next Tuesday when 'Old Abe' will have a brother of mine, taken about a month ago...It is noon and my scholars keep a-gabbing...One more week and I am a 'free nigger'" (an unusual reference from an Ohio teacher!). Ink light. With copy of photo of Bartlett and wife. $200-300 (5 pcs.)

3-5. Pioneer Corps. The newly formed corps of ex-slaves from Louisiana and Mississippi, Feb. 1863, as a result of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation on Jan. 1, 1863. These Freedmen used in the battle for Vicksburg. Group of eight documents, partly printed, from 63rd Ohio Regt., for equipment around Vicksburg, including Youngs Point, La., Feb.-Apr. 1863, signed by various officers of 1st Div., Pioneer Corps, 15th Army Corps. For Wagons, shovels, kettles, mess pans, etc. Vicksburg fell to Grant on July 4 of that year. Fine to very fine. $350-450 (8 pcs.)

3-6. Ohio Volunteer Infantry of 63rd Regt. Group of 17 documents to or signed by Capt. Geo. B. Bartlett of the unit, 1862-63, Jan.-June 1865, and one of Apr. 1866. Including: partly printed returns for ordnance, clothing, camp and garrison equipment; abstract of expenditures; printed General Order signed in type by Gen. Thomas; report of skirmish, Mar. 1865; document signed by soldier captured and exchanged by Forrest's Cavalry; lists of supplies at Youngs Point, La., Memphis, and Vicksburg, etc. The 63rd served at Corinth, Atlanta, Kennesaw Mountain, and the March to the Sea, among its numerous assignments. With copy of carte of Bartlett. Documents vary from 6 x 8 to 9 ³/₄ x 31, most about 8 x 11. Variable ink darkness. Generally satisfactory, good to fine. $500-750 (18 pcs.)

3-7. Transportation. Group of three documents, manuscript and partly printed, two on official Quartermaster letterhead, to transport various members of Ohio 63rd. Two on furlough, 1864. The last, Oct. 1865, listing five soldiers possibly going home (one, John Courtney, wounded at Corinth). About fine. $150-200 (3 pcs.)

3-8. "Volunteer Descriptive List." Form completed Jan. 1, 1865 for Joshua Rumbold, Volunteer, at Battle of Corinth, who was with Co. A, 63rd Ohio Vol., since 1863. Details of appearance listed. 10 x 20. Toned, splitting at folds, fair. Printed notice, Sept. 6, 1864, on letterhead of General H.Q., State of Ohio, enabling qualified voters in military service to exercise right to vote. Every commanding officer to send muster roll of each company. About fine. $100-200 (2 pcs.)

3-9. Union General John A. Dix. View Image   Antebellum Senator and Secretary of Treasury, Gov. of N.Y. postwar. Fine A.L.S., H.Q., Ft. Monroe, June 10, 1862, 3 pp. Complaining about "the Hibernia Steam Engine, generously placed at the disposal of the government...but its great weight is a serious difficulty. Fort Monroe rests on sand...The engine is not easily moved...It will be sent back...." Flowing hand, highly legible, with excellent signature. Original light vertical fold, mounting traces on verso, the red color of which has touched the lower edge of the pages in a blank area, imparting a pleasing appearance. $200-250

3-10. Union General George W. Cullum. Superintendent of West Point. L.S., Cairo, Ill., Feb. 15, 1862, to Gen. Tilghman. As Chief of Staff to Gen. Halleck, he reports that Gen. Sherman had been directed to carry out Halleck's instructions regarding the prisoner of war surrendered at Ft. Henry. Fine. $70-80

3-11. Exchange of Prisoners of War. Two Ls.S., H.Q., Western Louisiana, both Dec. 1863, one on printed letterhead. Major Levy is ordered to meet the Commissioner at Red River Landing, to arrange for exchange of prisoners of war. "You are hereby clothed with full power to represent me." Signed by Gen. R. Taylor. A second letter, 2 pp., from Gen. W.B. Franklin to Taylor, sets forth additional directives for prisoner exchange. The Red River Campaign, begun earlier in 1863 and extending well into 1864, was a bitter fight, affecting the careers of Confederate Generals Richard Taylor and Kirby Smith, and Union Generals Banks, A.J. Smith, and Franklin; the last quit the department. Both letters very fine. $175-225 (2 pcs.)

3-12. Transfer of Rebel Prisoners of War. On letterhead of H.Q., Military Division of West Mississippi, New Orleans, La., 1864, 1 ¹/₂ pp. Lt. Col. W.H. Hood sends instructions for delivery of "Rebel Prisoners of War to Skip Island, Miss., and receiving all prisoners of war who are subject to transfer to New York City...." Fine. With printed House of Representatives "Report of the Agent of Exchange," Richmond, Nov. 25, 1864, on the exchange procedure. This is preceded by messages signed in type by Jefferson Davis and James Seddon, Confederate Secretary of War. Toned, very good. $125-175 (2 pcs.)

3-13. Substitute Soldier. Unusual partly printed document, in which a substitute soldier volunteers to serve in place of the original draftee for $300 bounty. New York County "Substitute Committee," Mar. 25, 1864, 7 x 8 ¹/₂ . In bright yellow filing jacket, with name and previous occupation of the substitute. This policy was enacted after the bloody July 1863 Draft Riots in New York. Very fine. $75-85

3-14. Civil War Passes. Issued by Office of Provost Marshal, 1861-64, from St. Louis, Baton Rouge, Washington, D.C., and Army of the Potomac in Acqua Creek. Each a different style and size, 3 x 6 to about 5 x 7. Physical description of bearer on one, oath of allegiance on another, etc. Folds and wear, else generally good. $200-300 (4 pcs.)

3-15. U.S. Christian Commission. Letter, Mar. 19, 1865, 2 pp., on letterhead of the relief organization. From "Camp at City Point," with references to coming home on furlough, papers, his military overcoat, making beds, "some hard fighting up by Petersburg." Somewhat light. $60-70

3-16. A Soldier's Life. Group of four documents: 1) Printed letter from Paymaster's Office, Washington, July 12, 1865, 5 x 8, "to entitle a soldier to 3 months' extra pay...as a returned prisoner of war...." One corner affected by water damage. 2) Jan. 16, 1864, Dept. of Va. and N.C., partly printed order of Provost Marshal that one Charles W. Morse has taken "oath and parole...for a loyal citizen ...residing in a state...in rebellion." Fine. 3) Receipt of "Adams Express Company Army & Soldiers Package Express," partly printed, Dec. 22, 1864, 6 x 9 ¹/₂ , apparently for a Christmas present sent to a soldier in Washington. With revenue stamp. Interesting conditions releasing Adams from responsiblity in case of "rebellion." Very good. 4) Special Orders that military Commission to meet at Court House, Wilmington, N.C., May 1865. Partly printed. Light, else fine. $125-225 (4 pcs.)

3-17. Gettysburg. Collection of eight Gettysburg items, plus five related pieces: 1) "Gettysburg Sketches" by Roy. Maps, portraits, events. 1939, 20 pp. 2) "Human Interest Stories of Gettysburg," 64 pp. booklet by Grimm & Roy, 1937. 3) Four illustrated booklets of Battles of Gettysburg, Richmond, Antietam, and Harper's Ferry, c. 1960, 8 to 52 pp. each. 4) "Story of Gettysburg in Pictures," 48 pp., illus. 5) "Battles of Civil War," 48 pp., color. 6) Centennial Program of Gettysburg, Surrender Proceedings at Appomattox (256 pp.), envelope with cornercard of Tipton, "The Battlefield Photographer," and a wood hatchet stamped on top "Gettysburg - July 1, 2, 3, 1863," made from wood from Gen. Meade's Headquarters. Marked on handle "Big Round Top." All publications soft cover, generally fine. $275-475 (13 pcs.)

3-18. Special Orders. Group of three: 1) Corp. Francis M. Hartley discharged from 63rd Ohio Vols. to enable him to enlist in Mississippi Marine Brigade, 1863. Some ink blots affecting few letters. From Office of Asst. Commissioner of Musters. 2) A straggler's pay is debited in amount of $6.20, Aug. 1865. From Asst. Q.M., W.V. Fine. 3) In accordance with Special Field Order #115, manuscript, H.Q. Military Div. of Miss. in the Field at Kingston, Ga., Nov. 4, 1864, and Special Order #22, this document listing and confirming equipment destroyed. Light. $100-125 (3 pcs.)

3-19. Civil War Documents. Group of six: 1) Furlough permission, partly printed, Feb. 1865, to soldier for 15 days due to "mother ill." Letter attached. Fair. 2) Nashville, June 1865, manuscript receipt, 7 x 10, receiving 585 bales of cotton. Very fine. 3) List of commission amounts due, July 1864, manuscript. Fine. 4) Assignment of Captains and Clerks, 2 pp. n.d., with notation of Pittsburgh work. Manuscript. Very good. 5) Two receipts from Commissioner's Office, Lancaster, Pa., partly printed, of subsistence to a Captain and for holding "General Elections," Oct. 1864. Fine. $150-200 (6 pcs.)

3-20. Medical and Surgeon's Reports. Group of 32 reports, Civil War date, of surgeons, hospitals, and medical reports. Also two sick lists of officers and men "unable to march," N.Y. Volunteers, Independent Battalion, 1862; and 9 documents relating to Dr. George Perkins, Surgeon of 32nd Regt., Army of the Potomac. All fine condition. With a collection of 34 documents, War date: clothing, camp, and garrison returns of 57th Regt., Mass. Vol. Infantry. Return envelopes for some, including one from Fort Monroe Arsenal. Officer assignments, general orders, hospital admission for a seaman "who was in Rebel Army," etc. The latter group fair to very good. $450-650 (78 pcs.)

3-21. General Daniel Tyler. Entered Army three times! Became expert on ordnance, resigning in 1834; after a successful business career, was Brig. Gen. of Connecticut Volunteers, 1861, and fought at 1st Manassas, then mustered out. Returned in 1862 at Corinth, and by 1863, was in command at Harper's Ferry. Group of three A.Ls.S., 1857, 4 pp. total, each signed "Danl. Tyler." All from Norwich, two on personal matters, and one on business tactics. Two blank end pages with soiling, else very good to fine. $275-300 (3 pcs.)

3-22. Army of the Cumberland. Announcement of Seventh Annual Reunion of Society of Army of the Cumberland, Aug. 11, 1873. Beautifully detailed cover, 8 x 10, 4 pp., in soft colors, with gold leaf trim. Printed message on p. 3 from officers in Pittsburgh. Original light folds. Attractive. Very fine. $75-125

3-23. Medical Documents. And Hospital Reports, Jan. 1863-Sept. 1865 (5), and Jan. 1873-Sept. 1883 (4), relating to Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Medical Purveyor's Office, and H.Q., Middle Military Division. Group of nine pieces, majority relating to surgeon Dr. George Perkins. Some on Mass. letterheads, all manuscript. Several a bit light, but generally fine to very fine. $200-300 (9 pcs.)

3-24. Dr. George T. Perkins. Splendid cabinet photo of surgeon Dr. Perkins in full uniform, seated. Photographer: Beane, Boston. Excellent. With two cartes of Mrs. Perkins, each in a different outfit, photographer's imprints on verso. Fine. Manuscript letter to Mrs. Perkins from Annual Reunion of 26th Mass. Regt., 1881, 2 pp., of a Resolution by the Association in memory of the passing of Dr. Perkins. Original folds, else very fine. $125-225 (4 pcs.)

3-25. Civil War Era Song Sheets. Group of ten different, plus pocket-size Patriot's Hymn Book, 1862, 90 pp., compiled by Manship, illustrations on title page and cover. Book soiled, probably carried by soldier during the War. Sheet music, 1862-65, includes: "Just After the Battle" by G. Root (wear, staining), "Kiss Me Mother Ere I Die," "When the Boys Come Home," "He Is Marching Now with Angels," "O Search all the Lists, Mother," "I Remember the Hour When Sadly We Parted," "Kingdom Coming" by H. Werk (full page illustration), "General Grant's Grand March" (portrait on cover), "Hark to the Bugle," and "Sherman's Grand March" (portrait on cover). The last three 1891-1907. Excepting defects mentioned, condition very good to fine. $300-400 (11 pcs.)

3-26. Recruiting. Eleven "Tri-Monthly Reports" from the Recruiting Service of Trenton, N.J., 1863-64, each 6 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₄ , partly printed. Signed by officer. Among the details completed in ink are reasons for rejection, including "over age," "moral disability," "married," and "extreme ignorance." All with docketing. Very fine. $175-225 (11 pcs.)

3-27. Union Soldier's Letter. Fair Oaks, Va., June 6, 1862, 4 pp., on patriotic letterhead of stars titled "Inseparable." "On the afternoon of that eventful Saturday...as I was on guard in front of the General's tent, 3 shells came whissing [sic] from the enemy's camp, one burrowing a few yards from us, followed by musketry firing by the pickets...Although startling to those unused to war, did not cause much uneasiness to our officers. But very soon as the firing continued & increased we were ordered to wrack up the tents and baggage and retire to the rear with the wagon...." About fine. $125-150

3-28. Prisoner's Letter from Fortress Monroe. July 11, no year, from a Union soldier in one of the most notorious Confederate prisons of the War. In pencil, to his mother. Mentioning his health, a visit from the Doctor, and life in prison. Closely written on 4 pp. Light, but desirable. $275-300

3-29. "A History of the Civil War." By Lossing. A classic work in the field. Published by War Memorial Association, N.Y., 1897, 512 pp., 9 x 12, cloth, pictorial cover. Many photos by Brady; color plates. Cover wear, front hinge loosening, pencil notations on inside back cover, else internally clean. Rare in this edition: no copies offered online. $80-100

3-30. A Confederate and Hawaii. Ink signature of "Albert Pike 33 ," former Confederate Gen., on unusual printed letter, as 33d Degree Commander, Southern Jurisdiction, Charleston, S.C., Nov. 8, 1875, to Supreme Council of France. Protesting ruling "adverse to the right of our Supreme Council to establish bodies of the higher degrees in the Hawaiian kingdom...." 8 ¹/₄ x 10 ¹/₂ , 2 pp. of folded lettersheet with unusual all-over checkerboard watermark. Large woodcut of Masonic eagle, portions of date and greeting in Hebrew. Informing the French, "We shall...protect and defend the Bodies established by us in those Islands, in whatever manner it may be attempted to enforce the decision...." A fascinating character, including fame as a writer and poet, Pike had been sent into Indian Territory to persuade them to support the Confederacy; he resigned in 1862. Several edge tears, affecting no text, else fine and clean. $125-175

3-31. "De Darkies feel so Lonesome...." Eight-page compilation of "The Grand Army Camp-Fire Extra, consisting of old Familiar War Songs," n.d. but probably c. 1880's, 6 x 9, unopened at top. Apparently printed by Root & Sons Music Co., Chicago. With words to "Marching through Georgia," "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," "When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Again)," "Kingdom Coming," "Babylon is Fallen," etc., the latter two with lyrics in black dialect: "Say, darkies, hab you seen old massa, Wid de muffstash on his face...I s'pose dey'll all be confiscated When de Linkum soldiers come...Nebber you be frightened, Dem is only darkies, Come to jine and fight for Uncle Sam...Massa was de Kernel In de rebel army...." Crease at upper right corner, some dust toning, else obviously a copy unsold at the time. Very good. $60-70

4-1. Stampless "Soldier's." "Due 10" postal marking, "Memphis, Ten" circle cancel, Nov. 27, (18)61 (the last two numerals visible). From Capt. J.R. Gnody, 1st Mississippi Regiment, Hopkinsville, Ky., to Capt. A.J. Daniel, Spartanburg, S.C. Lower right corner torn. $75-100

4-2. Richmond Cancel. C.S.A. #11 (Jeff Davis) tied to circular Richmond cancel, "Postage inside" in manuscript also tied. To Henry Canty, Esq., Hanover C.H., Va. Complete envelope. $100-125

4-3. Hand Carried Envelope. To Miss Fannie Yance, Wytheville, Va. C.S.A. #6 (Jeff Davis). $65-75

4-4. C.S.A. #11. On envelope with faint circular cancel. To Mr. R.N. Reid, Dawson, Ga. $90-110

4-5. Double Circle Cancel "Macon, Ga." C.S.A. #11, to Miss Rena McDowell, Care (of) Fairchild & Hamlin, Charleston, S.C. Complete envelope, in nice condition. $110-125

4-6. Ala(bama) Oval Cancel. C.S.A. #11, to "Miss A.C. Jonas, Union Bound, Penna. County, Ala." Cancel faint. On verso, manuscript notation of dates of receipt and reply. Complete envelope. $75-90

4-7. Pen Cancel. On C.S.A. #11 stamp. To S.S. Doar, Esq., No. Santee, S.C. via Charleston. $60-70

4-8. C.S.A. #11 Stamp. With oval cancel "AL." To Miss S.A. Alexander, Memphis, Al(abama), c/o Dr. J.B. Gresham. Complete envelope. Fine. $100-120

4-9. "May 2, 1862." Fine, clear circle cancel "Richmond, Va," containing May 2, 1862 date. Homemade envelope, to P.W. Penbrek, Esq., Tarboro, N.C. Complete and fine. $140-160

4-10. C.S.A. #7. Pair of Jeff Davis stamps, together tied to circular cancel, faint but "S.C." visible. To Mrs. John Cantry, Manchester, S.C. Local printing. Complete envelope. $200-250

4-11. Two C.S.A. #7 Stamps. View Image   Separate but both tied to a circular cancel, faint but "Va." clear. To P.C. Robertson, Esq., Halifax Court House, Halifax County, Va. Complete envelope. $200-250 (Left)

4-12. Jefferson Davis Signed Check. Front View   Back View   Check, Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 2, 1872, entirely in his hand and signed. Drawn on Union & Planters Bank. Vignette of shield. Tiny tear at upper edge, touching no text. Splendid signature. Very fine. $850-1000

4-13. Robert A. Toombs. C.S.A. Gen. and Secretary of State. Legal D.S., 1839, Georgia, 7 ³/₄ x 13, signed "Toombs" on docketing portion. Disputing a promissory note, which is attached: Jones Pamforth of S.C. promises to pay $400 to Brewster & Salomon of N.Y. at the bank in Augusta, Ga. V.G. $250-450

4-14. "We have a tyrant over us." Historic 16 pp. letter from Confederate soldier John Daniel to his mother, Camp Capers, June 8, 1862. Discussing Col. Stevens, "the meanest, low down scamp in the world. I was put under arrest for not reporting 2 men. He has some 15 every day in camp under arrest. We have been trying to elect another Col., but the Secy. of War won't let us...Everybody is trying to transfer but the Col. won't let them...The Legion talks of rebellion strong if they are under Col. Stevens. From what I hear it is not safe for Col. Stevens to go into battle. We have a tyrant over us. Half of the officers are in arrest today...." With archive of history of the Holcombe Legion; Stevens resigned in October. With original envelope with postal "5" cancel. With letter from the same soldier to his brother, Stony Creek, Va., Oct. 2, 1864, 2 pp., where the battle took place two months later. Writes of sending letter with another soldier who is going home, of news from home, awaiting newspaper from Spartanburg, etc. Darkly penned. $300-350 (4 pcs.)

4-15. Georgia. Group of five Ga. soldier's small tax forms, partly printed, 1862-63-64, from 2 ¹/₂ x 4 to 3 x 4 ¹/₂ , evidencing payment. Described on the forms variously as "Confederate Tax," Soldiers' Tax," and "War Tax," to the State of Ga. V.G. to fine. With $10 bill, State of Ga., Jan. 15, 1862, image of Ceres with sack of grain. Signed by Comptroller Miocatt and Treasurer Ina Jones. Uncirculated. $150-175 (6 pcs.)

4-16. Confederate Quartermaster. Two blank forms, partly printed, 1862, 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Never used. For listing of property. Headed, "The Confederate States." As new. With Confederate document completed Apr. 17, 1865, about a week after the surrender, with fourteen manuscript lines of details regarding articles of clothing. Staining at left margin, else very good. $100-125 (3 pcs.)

4-17. Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Maj. Gen. at 23 years of age; in charge of cavalry in Tennessee; fought throughout the War. Engraved calling card, "Joseph Wheeler / United States Army / Waldorf-Astoria" (N.Y.). C. 1900. Pristine. With copy of portrait. $40-60 (2 pcs.)

4-18. Confederate Diary. John Roberts, possibly of Mississippi Regiment, details activities: "John Roberts left home...was in the battle at Shiloh...April 1862 'G' Battery...at Corinth...started home the 27th - got home 29th, 1862. I was at home sick unable for duty till...I joined Regt. on that day at Tupelo, Miss. and then left Tupelo Sat., July the 26, 1862...Got to Montgomery, Ala. July 30, 1862. Got to West Point in Georgia July the 31. Crossed river...Got to Atlanta...On railroad...up 2 miles on the other side of the Tennessee River...Aug. 28, 1862...Was on the march all the time...I got back to Chattanooga...The battle at Murfreesboro lasted 9 days commencing Dec. 26...Taking prisoners at Murfreesboro...." Describes marches to various points in Tennessee, to May 27, 1863. Preceding occupies 2 pp., in small, neat hand, darkly penned. One page in light ink follows for 1863. Balance of 3 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ leatherbound notebook contains assorted markings, postwar, in pencil. Worn. $300-500

4-19. General Mark W. Ransom. Enlisting as a private, he rose to Brig. Gen. by 1863; at Battles of Antietam, Seven Days, Seven Pines, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, etc. Wounded three times; surrendered at Appomattox. Archive of about 40 items, including: 1) Three A.Ls.S. to his wife, each signed "M.W. Ransom," 1850's. 2) A.N.S. to Secretary of U.S. Senate, 1887 (Ransom had served as Senator from North Carolina). 3) Typewritten address given by Ransom on appointment as Ambassador to Mexico by Pres. Cleveland. 4) About 26 letters and documents of family members and matters. 5) Letters from Ransom's son to his father, and the son's two college diplomas. 6) Assorted newspaper clippings about the family. Varied condition. Request detailed listing. $1800-2800 (Archive)

4-20. Last Days of the Confederacy. C.S.A. Gen. Daniel Ruggles, who led his forces at Shiloh. A.D.S., Richmond, Mar. 25, 1865. General Orders No. 1, signed as Commissary General of Prisoners, announcing his assumption of duties of this office and regulations and instructions to be in force. All communications should be addressed to him at Richmond. Light, else fine. $600-700

4-21. Confederate Pass. View Image   Partly printed pass no. 18, Provost Marshal's Office, Magnolia (Louisiana), July 20, 1864, 4 x 5 ¹/₄ . "Permission is granted N. Smith, Jr., to visit Clinton, La., upon honor not to communicate in writing or verbally, for publication, any fact ascertained which is known to the enemy might be injurious to the Confederate States of America." Signed by Lt. C.W. Robinson. Tipped to another sheet. Excellent condition. Popular type of item, suitable for display. $175-225

4-22. Confederate Prisoner's Letter. Co. F, 5th Division, Point Lookout, Maryland, May 22, 1865, 1 p., from W.I. Thompson to his brother in Richmond. "Enclosed you will find a permit for some Tobacco which you will please send me...Paste permit at top of the box...Many leaving here soon but I see no prospect of getting away from here soon. I only hope one may get away shortly. Write to the folks at home and tell them I am well...." Brother's name and address written on verso of letter page. With addressed envelope, no postal markings. Fine. $275-375 (2 pcs.)

4-23. From "Old Capitol Prison." Washington, D.C., June 19, 1861, 1 p. "...I cannot but feel a very great anxiety for the welfare and safety of my family since the enemy have been so much about our home and I presume you and Lt. Baxter share the same...as to your own families. My health is good and we get plenty to eat. Capt. Russell 60th Ga., Lt. Crowley 26th Ga., Lt. Murphy 31st Ga. are all here...Do let me know at once if you hear from home...J.G. Rankin." Split starting at one fold, else fine. $225-275

4-24. Johnson's Island. Confederate Capt. George W. Gordon, Co. C, 48th Tenn. Regt. (not the General), captured at Ft. Donelson and brought to Johnson's Island. He volunteered at age 54. Writing from "Johnson's Island, Sandusky," A.L.S., 2 pp., Aug. 13, 1862, dark pencil, professionally encapsulated, to his children. "Washee, Charlie, Hugh, Taylor & Eddie...I am very well and hope to be exchanged before long...We have over a thousand officers in prison here. Our prison is on Lake Erie and the commanders of the post frequently let us into Lake Erie, so some of the prisoners have fish hooks and while others are washing, fish and catch sometimes a dozen or more firm perch or trout in less than an hour...Tell your sister to have my clothing saved...You must not think too much of fishing or hunting, but try to learn your books and work to make corn and provisions to subsist on...." Very good. With typed transcript. Also, manuscript note, Dec. 16, 1861, Post H.Q., from Col. of Post summoning "Capt. Gordon to the Military Board in Clarksville as soon as possible." Written on verso of imprinted sheet, 7 ¹/₄ x 8. Professionally encapsulated. $175-225 (2 pcs.)

4-25. "I wish this war was over...." Letter from Confederate soldier, John Daniel, Co. C, Holcombe Legion, S.C., from Kingston, N.C., May 5, 1864, 4 pp., to brother in Spartanburg, S.C. Writing of ten-day march: "We traveled 20 miles a day, 150 miles in last 7 days, to Larboro to Hamilton and back...I have suffered for hunger, thirst, fatigue, friends and foes. Only one thing more to suffer, that is Death...." Longs for Mam's biscuits and butter; only peas to eat for several days; never felt more like stealing (food) in his life. With its very scarce cover. Clear Kingston circle and "Due 10" cancels. Highly legible hand. Very good. The Holcombe Legion, bearing maiden name of the wife of Gen. Pickens, took part in 2nd Bull Run, Antietam, Charleston Harbor, Stony Creek, Bermuda Hundred, Petersburg Siege, The Crater, Appomattox Court House, etc. $300-350 (2 pcs.)

4-26. Commodore George Hollins. Confederate Commodore, defeated the Union blockade of the Mississippi in Oct. 1861. Carte by Magnus (a Northern printer). Portrait surrounded by a crimson filigree frame, an unusual touch by the noted Magnus. Light toning at lower rim, else fine. $60-70

4-27. Carte Photos. Pair, each printed in Richmond: Jeff Davis' Mansion "at Clay and 12th Streets," and Washington Monument in Richmond. Both probably post-Civil War. Very fine. $90-110 (2 pcs.)

4-28. "Hon. Jefferson Davis." "Champion of the South" printed on envelope, above portrait of Davis in full color, pictured with Confederate flag behind him. Unused. Minor soiling on verso, else fine. $120-140

4-29. Confederate Flag. In red, white, and blue, filling entire front of Confederate envelope. Unused. Eleven-star Confederate flag celebrating admission of Tennessee. Similar to Dietz F-7-Z. Very fine. $100-120

4-30. "Contraband of War." Printed on envelope with U.S. flag, soldier on horseback, and "Volunteer Sappers & Miners." This group of black persons addressing Gen. Butler (on horse), with six lines of dialogue. Full color. Unused. A popular theme in Civil War covers. Small mounting stain on verso, else fine. $80-90

5-1. "Crofutt's New Overland Tourist & Pacific Coast Guide." Generously illustrated book, 1882, 376 pp., published by Overland, Denver and Omaha. "Railway Edition." Tipped-in flyer at front, advertis-ing Ocean Beach Railroad, and foldout at back of Yellowstone Falls. Title page states, "Crofutt's Grip-Sock Guide...sold on all trains," and refers to Union Pacific Railroad and Colorado mines. Soft cloth cover with bend and some wear; contents lightly toned, else clean. Interesting San Francisco news agent's handstamp, dated 1882. No copies of this year's edition found online. $350-450

5-2. The West and California. Group of six books: 1) Flowers of Coast and Sierra, by E.S. Clements, with32 full-color plates of wild flowers, each worthy of framing, descriptions eminently readable. Pictorial cover with flowers. Pub. by Wilson, N.Y., 1928, 226 pp., cloth, index. Top edge of some pages with minor water stain. 2) Western Travels, by Speer, signed by author, #223 of limited edition. On Arizona, Utah, California, and New Mexico. Pub. by Huntington Beach News, Calif., 1931, 377 pp., cloth, illus. 3) Great Houses of San Francisco, by Aidala and Bruce. Many illus., some in color. Pub. by Knopf, N.Y., 1973, 200 pp., index, d.j. Fine. 4) San Francisco - As it Was, As it Is, How to See It, by Throop Purdy. Many illus. Pub. by Elder, San Francisco, 221 pp., pictorial cover, d.j., index. Fine. 5) Glimpses of California & the Missions, by Jackson. Pictorial cloth, many illus. Pub. by Little, Brown, Boston, 1907 (reprint of 1883). 6) Famous Missions of California, by Hudson. Pictorial cover. Pub. by Dodge, N.Y., 1901, 70 pp., full-page illus. About fine. $275-325 (6 books)

5-3. "Journey Through Texas." Book by Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architect of New York's Central Park, Brooklyn's Prospect Park, grounds of Washington, D.C., etc. Subtitled, A Saddle-trip on the Southwestern Frontier. Pub. by Dix, Edwards, N.Y., 1857, 516 pp., foldout map of Texas, frontispiece print, appendix. Spine rebound, wear on embossed covers, light waterstaining and foxing. Olmsted's travels through "our slave states" recounted. $300-350

5-4. "American Candy Maker." By Huling. An encyclopædia for making candy, published 1902 by the author, 342 pp., cloth. Including tips for "workmen," recipes, readable information on the complexities of the process. Interesting reading even if you've given up candy! Light cover wear, else fine. $90-110

5-5. The Drummer Boy of Gettysburg. Cover illustration of "Charlie Coulson, The Drummer Boy," wounded at Gettysburg. Pamphlet, 36 pp., recounting his story: rescued on the battlefield by a Jewish doctor, Charlie prays for the doctor's conversion. Author, Dr. M.L. Rossvally, describes his struggle and eventual conversion. Pub. by Free Tract Society, Los Angeles, c. 1920. $50-60

5-6. Pittsburgh, Penna. Three items: 1) Photo album of Pittsburgh, c. 1900, containing 33 photos, 6 x 9 each, of identified places in the city. Wrappers. Professional quality photos, each mounted on grey album page. Cover torn but illustrations not affected. 2) A Short History of Pittsburgh, 1758-1908, by S.H. Church, illustrated, 135 pp., cloth, index, 1908. Light shelf wear. No copies online. 3) Lewis' Pittsburgh Guide, detailed street directory, 1921, 144 pp., leather cover imprinted "No. 1 Police Station." Very good. $150-250 (3 pcs.)

5-7. Two Pamphlets. 1) "Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Company," 12 pp. booklet of words to songs presented at the concerts. Large illustration of "Father Kemp" and a lady "old folk" in bonnet on front and back covers. 5 x 8, Boston, c. 1835. Name pencilled on cover, light foxing and stains, else good. 2) "New England Primer," c. 1850, illustrated cover, 3 ³/₄ x 6, contemporary pencil notes inside cover. Pub. by United Presbyterian Board, Pittsburgh, 36 pp. Combination of text and Biblical lessons. Mousechews, contents clean. $60-80 (2 pcs.)

5-8. New England. Group of four books: 1) Excursion of the Putnam Phalanx to Boston, Charlestown & Providence, account of trip in 1859 retracing steps of Revolutionary War Gen. Isaac Putnam. Pub. by The Phalanx, Hartford, Conn., 1859, 107 pp., cloth. No author shown. Shelf wear, frontispiece loose, wear, but contents clean. 2) Anthrop House 1760-1960, by Garrett. A history of the house associated with the American Revolution. Pub. by Harvard University Press, 1960, 100 pp., index, illus., d.j. Fine. 3) The Glories of Mary in Boston, by Rev. John Byrne, a history of the Mission Church, Roxbury, Mass., 1871-1921. Pub. by Mission Church Press, Boston, 1921, 584 pp., cloth. Light shelf wear. 4) Conant's Vermont, by E. Conant. History, geography, and civil government of Vermont. Pub. by Tuttle, Rutland, Vt., 1890, 288 pp., illus., cloth. Edge wear on cover, somewhat shaken. $100-125 (4 pcs.)

5-9. "Providence Plantations for 250 Years." The People and Their Neighbors, their Pursuits and Progress, 1636-1886. A history of the City of Providence, Newport, Pawtucket, and other Rhode Island towns, prepared in celebration of its 250th anniversary, by W.A. Green. Pub. by Reid, Providence, 1886, 468 pp., index, pictorial cloth cover, 10 x 14. Cover worn, shaken, reinforced at inside front and back covers. Interesting story from Roger Williams through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, development of many different industries, social changes, maps, many illustrations of people and places. Light toning at edges, else contents clean and fine. Scarce. $125-175

5-10. Hawaii. Group of nine items: 1) King's Book of Hawaiian Melodies, 1930, about 80 songs, numerous photos. Some wear. 2) Kona Dollar coin, 1 ¹/₂ " diameter. 3) Bus token. 4) Medal of Bishop Bank in Hawaii, celebrating 100th anniversary. 2 ¹/₄ " diameter. 5) 45 rpm record of four Hawaiian melodies. 6) Four picture postcards, 1928-40, all postally used. Lot very good to fine. $100-125 (9 pcs.)

5-11. Circus. Collection of circus memorabilia: 1) Large poster, Ringling/Barnum & Bailey, 42 x 55, red, white, and blue, for 3 days performance at Camp Meigs, Florida Ave., Washington, 1975. Wear at original folds. 2) Cole Bros. Circus with Clyde Beatty catalog, 20 pp., 1936. Many illus. Good. 3) Ringling Bicentennial catalog, 1975, 88 pp., color. Fine. 4) Felt pennant for "Circus World Museum" at Baraboo, Wis., 24". About fine. 5) Twelve color postcards, unused, linen, of Ringling at Sarasota, Fla. Fine. 6) Large photoprint, 1938, of clown Otto Griebling. 7) Circus ticket, 1945, 3 x 5. 8) Book by P.T. Barnum, father of the American circus. His autobiography, Struggles and Triumphs 40 Years' Recollections, "Author's Edition," Pub. by Warren, Johnson Co., Buffalo, N.Y., 1872, 870 pp., illus. Binding poor, but contents clean and readable. $150-200 (19 pcs.)

5-12. Pennsylvania. Group of eight items: 1) Flags & Seals of U.S. and Pennsylvania, 81 pp., wrappers, illus. in color and black-and-white, 1918. Very fine. 2) History of Governor's Troops Penna. Cavalry in Spanish-American War, 1898. Wrappers, 193 pp., 1931, illus. Fine. 3) Penna. Lines West of Pittsburgh, a small book on railroad's enginemen, 1912. 4) Two glossy photos: Tressler Orphans' Home Band of Loysville, Pa., with 32 boys and one small girl, all in uniforms, holding band instruments, 7 x 11. Another, of P.W.A. of Harrisburg, 1939, 11 x 14. Both photos fine. 5) Three small booklets. $100-125 (8 pcs.)

5-13. Business History - Sears, Roebuck & Co. Group of six items from their early years: Sales letter with huge letterhead proclaiming, "We sell everything by mail order only." Closely typed, front and back of 8 ¹/₄ x 11 page (verso faded), persuading the potential buyer of the company's virtues.  With printed Sears certificate worth $5, printed shipping receipt, credit voucher, and envelope, all with Sears name. 8 x 10 glossy signed photo of Sears founder Rosenwald. Several wrinkles in photo. Large, darkly penned signature. Generally fine. $75-100 (6 pcs.)

5-14. Circus. "Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, Official Route Season of 1934," 4 pp. folder, fine full-color cover of lion tamer with two of his charges. Two inner panels list about 150 circus appearances in numerous states in South, East, and Midwest. Light edge wear, else generally clean and V.G. $50-75

5-15. Long Island. Document, 1737, when under British rule. Indenture, in reign of George II, for sale of land for 4 pounds, from one yeoman to another, in the "East Division...in Brookhaven on Nassau Island," today site of Brookhaven National Lab. for Nuclear Research. 12 x 15, with scalloped top, dark brown ink. Set in taupe color mat 19 x 22. A historical location: Revolutionary War's Battle of Long Island in 1776 was fought here. Attractive document for display. Light original folds. $300-400

5-16. KKK. Group of five scarce pieces of Ku Klux Klan literature: Pamphlet, "Equality of Women," issued by Women of the KKK in Arkansas, 16 pp. Printed receipt for a woman's donation of funds. "Kreed" for Women of KKK, printed flyer. Pamphlet, "Twelfth Chapter of Romans as a Klansman's Law of Life," 8 pp. Booklet attacking the Klan, "The Ku Klux Klan  A Trip through the Klavern," by Aldrich Blake, 40 pp. Good to very fine. $90-100 (5 pcs.)

5-17. Connecticut. Collection of 80 partly printed tax receipts, 1883-1911, for five towns. About 3 x 7. With two dog licenses. Good to fine. $125-150 (82 pcs.)

5-18. Betsy Ross Memorial Association. Certificate of membership, 1899, with colorful print in center of Betsy Ross displaying the 13-star flag. With two vignettes, red stamped seal, eagle, and liberty bell at top. Overall 10 x 13 ¹/₂ . Edge and fold wear, else very good. $60-80

5-19. Washington, Trumbull and New Gate Prison. Letter of certification, 1833, from Comptroller's Office, Hartford, Conn., to Committee of Pay Table, Hartford - the Committee that issued the many pay orders and related documents during the Revolutionary War. Manuscript document, 4 pp., starting with Resolves of July 10, 1776, and continuing to July 1783, the town of Simsbury had allocated funds for guards and provisions at New Gate Prison. Refund for same was requested, the negotiations involving George Washington, Jonathan Trumbull (Gov. of Connecticut during the War), and the Comptroller's Office in 1838. Trumbull's letter on the claim quoted. In the quoted reply from Washington, Mar. 23, 1777, he terms it "so trivial a matter" and advises, "I think the State had better pay what is reasonable & right and make a continental charge of it." In 1838, the Warden of New Gate Prison is reimbursed "for the provisions & other...to support the prisoners, sent from the Continental Army at Roxbury by order of His Excellency Gen. Washington...." The amount claimed was 18 pounds and took 61 years to collect! Unique, darkly penned, and fine. $125-175

5-20. Philadelphia 1760. Vellum document transferring "a certain piece of land on lot of ground situated in Kensington...County of Philadelphia, City of Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, in Township of Northern Liberties upon Frankford Road, beginning on post on William Cooper's line." Originally owned by William Shippen, physician, chief of medicine for Continental Army, and founder of College of Physicians in Philadelphia; relative of Peggy, wife of Benedict Arnold. 17 x 28, pleasing calligraphy. Two red seals. Minor waterstaining, else fine and nice for framing. $200-250

5-21. Irish Potato Famine and Immigration to America. Naturalization paper, 1843, of N.Y. Court filed by John Coyle. His witness' name, Patrick Dolan, also appears to testify that Coyle has been in the U.S. for at least five years. Coyle also signs a pledge at bottom of page renouncing allegiance to the Queen (Victoria). This during the period of the heaviest migration from Ireland to the U.S., due to the Potato Famine. Very good. $110-125

6-1. Revolutionary War Leaders. Four documents: 1) Peter Colt (ancestor of gun family), fine impressive signature on 1790 document for payment due Elisha Marshall, holder of Army Notes due 1781-86. 6 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₄ , decorative all-around border. Also signed by J(edidiah) Huntington. V.F. 2) Pay order, 1782, 5 x 6, with auditing signature of Huntington, associate of Washington. Fine. 3) William Washington, kinsman of George, and Revolutionary War officer. A.N.S., 1780, regarding money owed. Rather light, else good. 4) To Thomas Jefferson, as Gov. of Virginia, 1780, partly printed notice of money owed him by George Watkins and Haynes Morgan, and their promise to pay. Fine. $225-275 (4 pcs.)

6-2. Camp Shelby, Miss. Official Roster, July 1941, set in gold-tone frame under glass, 20 x 25. F.D.R. pictured at top, decoration of flags, eagle, and patriotic motifs. Listing of H.Q. Battery, 1st Battalion, 190th Field Artillery, V Corps Troops. About 75 men and six officers listed. Decorative World War II memorabilia. Very fine. $100-150

6-3. Panoramic Photo. Of New York National Guard, Troop D, Pine Camp, N.Y., 1910. Sepia, 7 ¹/₂ x 29, set in narrow wood frame under glass. About 60 men in uniform on horseback, tents in background. Very fine. $100-150

6-4. American Flag. Size 11 ³/₄ x 18, 46 stars, textured silk. Neatly printed with thin black pen on two of the white stripes: "Camp Aiger, Va., Co. F, 12th Regt. / May 29, 1898" - at beginning of Spanish-American War. Two autographs added. Light soiling on white stripes. No tears, and generally fine. $150-250

6-5. Sword. Cavalry sabre, name and address on steel: Frank De Caro, 169-171 Grand St., New York City. The handle or hilt of wood, brass bell guard surrounding, decorated with flag motif of 13 stars and stripes and eagle. Slightly curved officer's sword, from second half 1800's. Overall 39", from hilt to tip of scabbard. Scabbard with rust patina, sword very good. $250-350

6-6. Congressional Medal of Honor. Archive of over 100 items of Medal of Honor holders: signed photos, A.Ls.S., First Day Covers, signed citations, cards, and more. Some World War II, European and Pacific theatres, mostly Korea and Vietnam. All ranks represented, including several generals and admirals. Some photos of Presidents Truman and Johnson conferring the medal. Some of the awardees: Roy Benavidez, John Levitow, G. Elliott Williams, Maj. Gen. Robert Foley, Richard Bush, Kenneth Stumpf, Jay Reamer, Adm. John Bulkley, Jim Burt, and many more. Many of the letters contain inspiring patriotic sentiments and provide vivid details of combat experience, such as Kenneth Stumpf: "...Don't be fooled by the word 'patriotism.' 58,000 heroic Americans died in Vietnam...We were America's finest...We gave all we had and then some." This written in red ink on signed citation showing the Congressional Medal of Honor. A monumental collection. Request detailed list. $800-1000 (over 100 pcs.)

6-7. M.F. Maury. Known as "Father of Oceanography," Maury published his first work, A New Theoretical & Practical Treatise on Navigation when his active naval career in U.S. Navy was terminated by an accident. This, the first edition of his first book, published 1836 by Key & Biddle, Philadelphia, 216 pp., plus 171 pp. of charts and tables. Insert of folding chart as frontispiece. Light waterstaining and foxing on portions of some pages, edge wear on leather boards, spine repaired. Maury's additional works and later career (including service in Confederate Navy) added to his fame. Rare. $275-325

6-8. American Army in 1810. Letter, Mar. 26, to Maj. E. Wilcockson, 28th Regt., Conn. Militia, 2 pp., as a complaint signed by thirteen men against Capt. Wm. Hawley. Among other things, he is accused of imposing payment of a fine. Very good. With printed General Orders, Mar. 20, 1 ¹/₂ pp., Conn., ordering court-martial of Maj. Henry Watson of 1st Regt. Cavalry, on charge of disobeying orders. Signed in type by four military officers including John Treadwell. Fine. $100-150 (2 pcs.)

6-9. U.S. Navy 1837. Two blank documents: "An Act to provide for the enlistment of boys for the Naval Service, and to extend the term of the enlistment of seamen." Printed both sides, 12 x 15. Original folds. Fine. $50-75 (2 pcs.)

6-10. Gen. James C. Kelton. Union General, at Corinth, Halleck's Asst. Adj. Gen., inventory of cavalry items and guns. Group of three printed General Orders, 1887-88, signed in ink "J.C. Kelton." With partly printed form, 1890, directing Capt. Perrin to report, signed by Kelton. V.G. $175-200 (4 pcs.)

6-11. Civil War Blockade Plans. Capt. J.F. Green of U.S.S. John Adams writes to Comm. Thomas Patterson regarding changing location of their vessels to thwart blockade runners. L.S., Oct. 8, 1864, 2 pp. Advocates changing station places of Adger and Mongoes, the Caller vessel cruising "in towards the Beach of Long Island (N.Y.) and the Wamsutta as a picket to the Georganna... I am convinced that Moffett's Channel is the thoroughfare of Blockade-running...." Asserts that the blockade alarm of the previous night was a false one. Very fine. $200-300

6-12. H.M.S. Formidable. World War I battleship serving with the Royal Navy in the Channel. On Jan. 1, 1915, returning from exercises, the Formidable was last in the line of eight ships. Shadowed by a German sub, the Formidable developed engine trouble and was torpedoed, losing nearly 600 of its 780 crew. Black ribbon, 1" wide x 43" long, imprinted "H.M.S. Formidable" in gold. Some tarnish of gold lettering, else fine. $200-400

6-13. U.S. Generals. Group of five items: 1) Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., killed in action at Normandy, 1944. T.L.S. sending autograph, 1928. 2) John M. Schofield, Union General, at Atlanta; given Medal of Honor for Wilson's Creek; Secretary of War 1868. Signed on album leaf, "J.M. Schofield, Maj. Genl., U.S.A., June 18, 1879." 3) Smedley D. Butler, Gen., U.S. Marine Corps. Received Medal of Honor twice. T.L.S., Philadelphia, Mar. 12, 1924, as Director, Dept. of Public Safety. "...I have the support of the substantial citizens of this City in my effort to enforce the law." Butler was engaged by a group of millionaires in the 1930's to overthrow the U.S. government and establish a fascist state; he informed on the conspirators to the F.B.I. 4) Adolphus W. Greeley, Union Gen., Arctic explorer. Card signed, "A.W. Greeley, U.S. Army." 5) James Parker, identified variously as "the last great Indian fighter" and "Galloping Jim." Old newspaper photo of him captioned "Three Famous Warriors Who Have Joined The Ranks Of Authorship," signed, with his rank of Major General. Very good to fine. $150-250 (5 pcs.)

6-14. Smuggling of Chronometers. A.L.S. signed as "A.B.C.," N.Y., 1840, 2 pp. (as retained copy), to Sec. of Treasury Forsyth, on widespread "extent of smuggling...chronometers...a great fraud of the Revenue...Many purchased foreign by...Shipmasters and Mates...smuggled...for sale here." Suggests ways to combat this, offering his help to the Post Office. Weakness at one fold, else fine. $75-100

6-15. "...An American is bold to hold up his head...." Letter to Editors of N.Y. Journal of Commerce, 1830, from an unnamed writer, 2 ¹/₂ pp., regarding experiences of American shippers in Portugal. "...Half-starved officers who steal everything they can lay hands on...Everywhere but in Portugal an American is bold to hold up his head...Portuguese are worse than Algerians...." Mentions quarantine of ships from New York and Boston, the fever at New Orleans, pirates, and sharp reduction in American shipping to the port. Fine. $100-150

6-16. "From Cape of Good Hope to Canton." Letter, 1807, from ship Captain Wm. Gaylord, to his brother, about his coming trip, with stops in Antwerp, France, and England, before returning to America. Writing from N.Y. as he prepares his vessel to leave. 2 pp., stampless. Fine. With 1795 letter, 1 ¹/₂ pp., from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to merchants in Philadelphia, regarding his departure soon for Philadelphia and sugar sales (Haiti's export). Darkly penned. Stampless with manuscript postal rate. Tear at one fold. $125-175 (2 pcs.)

6-17. An American Seaman, 18 Years Old. From Philadelphia, is entitled to aid from "An Act for relief and protection of American seaman," so stated on certificate, partly printed, 1855, with vignette of eagle and shield, Port of Philadelphia. Name and description of seaman filled in. 9 x 12. Wear at folds, but an attractive document. $100-150

7-1. Eddie Rickenbacker. Small portrait wearing Congressional Medal of Honor, signed "E.V. Rickenbacker 1931," 3 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₂ , mounted on heavy blue paper. One corner damaged, some silvering, but nice. Commanded 94th Air Pursuit Squadron, credited with 69 victories in World War I, 26 kills to him personally. $150-250

7-2. James T.B. McCudden. View Image   Ace of RFC-RAF in World War I, scoring at least 57 victories; killed in action 1918. Postally used envelope passed by censor, signed at lower left, addressed to W.H. McCudden, thus, signed twice. With wartime photo, trimmed, unsigned, in uniform. A.N. on verso, probably in brother John's hand (himself an ace), confirming that Jimmy's record of victories is correct. With a moving A.L.S. from James' sister, Mary Cobley, 1967, 3 pp., of the heavy toll she has taken by war. "...I lost my husband...after only 4 weeks of marriage, and that same month I lost my oldest brother William, killed while flying with the Royal Flying Corps...followed 3 months later by the death of my famous brother Major J.B. McCudden...My brother visited me in London the very day of his death 9th July 1918, leaving all his decorations including the Victoria Cross in my care...I lost a husband and 3 brothers in the war...My son, born in Dec. 1918, grew up to join the RAF in 1932...He flew as a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain...severely wounded...still serving the RAF as a Squadron Leader with 35 years service...." Very good. Envelope soiled but legible. Photo attractive. $200-300 (2 pcs.)

7-3. Sir Thomas Sopwith. British flyer and aircraft pioneer; builder of the "Camel," the plane that downed Richthofen. Two photos, one of "Camel" identified on verso in his hand as "Sopwith Camel, World War I, 1916," 4 x 6 ¹/₂ . Also 6 x 8 photo of Sopwith sitting in uniform in plane, signed in blue ink. On verso, he writes, with same pen, "Tom Sopwith in Burgess-Wright built under license from the Wright Bros. by Starling Burgess of Boston. This is probably the only Wright Bros. biplane to be fitted with a 50 HP Gnome rotary engine." Nice Wright association. V.F. With letter from his agent, Lt. Col. Radcliffe, and newspaper obituary at his death in 1989, at age 101. Request detailed list. $500-700 (4 pcs.)

7-4. The Only Known Pose of the "Red Baron." View Image   Baron Manfred von Richthofen, German military aviator, said to have destroyed 80 enemy planes; called the "Red Baron," he was shot down by a Canadian flyer on Apr. 21, 1918. Photo postcard (Sanke 503), bearing stamped signature "Frdr. (Baron) von Richthofen / Rittmeister / Cavalry Captain." On verso, addressed "Feldpost, Schüler Rudolf Müller, Dresden - Altstadt, Zingendorferstr. 31, 31, IV." Message reads, "In the field (in combat) Feb. 25, 1918. Best Greetings, Yours." Postmark is about two months before he was killed. Light wear at one corner, else choice. $200-250

7-5. LaFayette Escadrille. Group of 20 pieces of the famous Allied air unit of World War I. Including: 1) Charles R. D'Olive: A.L.S. discussing best aces of the war, "one both a hot pilot & a good shot - Billy Parker"; S.P. in front of his plane fifteen minutes after end of war; color reproduction of two planes in combat, on which D'Olive has penned "artist's idea of my 5th Official Victory - way back in the early days of high adventure in the air...." 2) William Thaw (8 kills), one of the original members of this unit. Copy of Special Orders, signed "W. Thaw," to prepare the aviation field at Toul for arrival of 103rd Pursuit Squadron, June 29, 1918. 3) Edwin C. Parsons (8 kills), leading fighter pilot in the squadron. S.P. in French uniform. 4) Thomas G. Cassady (9 kills), flew with both French and U.S. air forces. Letter mentions Richthofen. Signature pasted on vintage photo at lower right. 5) Walter J. Schaffer, S.P. on verso, standing next to his Spad fighter plane. With A.L.S., 2 pp., recounting (in 1966) his war experiences. Wonderful content. 6) Leo Kimball, two S.Ps., one a group photo of nine Escadrille pilots. 7) Carl Dolan, S.P. in cockpit of his Spad VII plane, signed with date "1917" as well. 8) Willy Coppens, Belgian ace (37 kills), T.L.S. on postcard, 1966, about attending Dinner of the Escadrille. 9) Four cards, each with multicolor Indian head emblem of LaFayette Escadrille, handpainted in ink and crayon, with sigs. of Edward F. Hinkle, Edwin C. Parsons, Henry S. Jones, and Col. Carl Dolan. Impressive collection of a historical air unit. Most fine to very fine. Request detailed list. $500-750 (20 pcs.)

7-6. American Fliers with British and Canadian in World War I. Group of 21 pieces: 7 A.Ls.S., 6 T.Ls.S., and 8 S.Ps. of August T. Iaccaci, Laurance K. Callahan, Everett R. Cook, John W. Huffer, James Healy, Ralph A. O'Neill, Kenneth Porter, A. Raymond Brooks, and G.C. Whiting. Some letters and full pages (one 2 pp.), four of the photos 8 x 10. Letters discuss the planes, the pilots, number of kills. "...I admired Guinemer...and Ball. They were the adventuresome & daring. Of course, they died for it...Among the Cold Killers...are Fonck with 75, Richthofen with 80, Mannock with 73, & Bishop with 72...Fighting was almost always over German territory...The Allied flyer was at a tremendous disadvantage coming home if the Hun was pursuing him...I favor the top Allied flyers over Richthofen & Udet...The Top Killers were superb shots, many flyers who could fly better could score well, for after all, it was the shooting that mattered...."--Iacacci. "...Mannock was the only Allied pilot who was the equal of Richthofen... Mannock's...victories were secured in dog fights...Mannock was interested in successfully leading a group collectively...to do more damage than he could do alone...The fighter tactics he developed were the basis of tactics used by the 8th Fighter Command in WWII of which I was Head of Intelligence."--Callahan. Letters have excellent content; all photos are in uniform, some with comments penned in addition to signatures. Very fine. Request detailed list. $300-400 (21 pcs.)

7-7. Airline History. 1) Eastern Airlines portfolio of 11 prints tracing history of planes they had in service from 1928 to 1972. With accompanying 16 pp. booklet. Very fine. 2) Post Office map, 1938, of airmail service in the U.S. 20 x 29. Good. 3) American Airlines ticket, 1948. 4) Railway Express Agency Air Express Division advertising flyer, 1943, attached to three ink blotters. V.G. $200-250 (17 pcs.)

7-8. Eddie Rickenbacker. Air ace of World War I, hero of World War II. T.L.S., 1961, on letterhead of Eastern Air Lines, of which he was Chairman of the Board. To Pete Sweval. "...happy to hear that you found the book Fighter Aircraft of the 1914-1918 War... We have a copy in our office." More regarding an 8mm film of Rickenbacker during World War I, referring Sweval to Air Force Museum at Dayton, etc. Splendid signature. Excellent condition. $100-125

7-9. "Don't Shoot...." View Image   Stellar assemblage of World War I aces on a small poster, about 4 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ , red, blue, and beige aerial insignia in center, printed in black. "When you see this sign on an Airplane, He Is An American. Don't shoot at him. He is trying to help you." Signed in blank area by "Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker 1971," "Gge. A. Vaughan, Jr., 84 RAF & 17 U.S. Squadron AEF 1918," "Edward P. Curtis, Maj. Gen. USAF Ret.," "Reed W. Chambers," "Douglas Campbell 94th Sqdn.," "Arthur R. Brooks, Capt. ASUSA 139th and 22nd Pursuit Squadrons, Amer. Exped. Force, France," and "Rodney W. William." Wear at two folds. Remarkable assemblage. $450-650

7-10. Oswald Boelcke. Regarded with Mac Immelmann as the founder of German technique of air combat. Both were killed in 1916. Postcard photo in profile, wearing the Blue Max decoration. Identified as his last photo (Liersch 7761). Choice. With a blue envelope addressed in his hand, to Fraulein Anna Boelcke, Brandenburg, Brelowerstrasse 7 / Feldpost." Postmarked Frankfurt, Nov. 29, 1915. Return address on verso in his hand as well. Original fold, else very good. Rare. $400-700 (2 pcs.)

7-11. U.S.-Born Aces. Who fought with RFC-RAF in World War I. Collection of 19 items relating to nine pilots, with between 5 to 22 victories each. Including 8 signed photos (most 8 x 10), 7 A.Ls.S., 1 T.L.S., 2 signatures, newspaper articles signed, by Elliott White Springs, Frederick Lord, William C. Lambert, Murray K. Guthrie, Reed G. Landis, Field Kindley, Maj. Gen. Rodney Williams, Frederick Libby, and Errol H. Zistel. Impressive signed photos and letters: "...Trained with Royal Flying Corps as a pursuit pilot in Sopwith Camels...I was attacked by a Ger(man) Fokker...Instead of taking evasive action, dove straight ahead of him...At about 10,000 ft. I finally regained my senses and pulled up sharply into a stall turn & evidently surprised the German pilot for he went straight down past me...At approx. 8,000 ft. his airplane completely disintegrated...Had over 20 bullet holes in the plane, all too close to the cockpit...." Fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (19 pcs.)

7-12. RFC-RAF Aces. Group of ten items from six pilots: Gwilym H. Lewis, William E. Staton, J.F. Checkets, Air Marshal Gerald E. Gibbs, Frederick Gillet, and Robert E. Dodds, M.C., achieving from 9 to 26 victories. Vintage signed photos (4), T.L.S. (1), signatures (2), and A.Ls.S. (3) in the group. "Aug. 22, 1917, our Flight of Bristols was to fly over Chistelles Aerodrome as bait...then have our Naval Squadron dive on them...The enemy was waiting for us...." Fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (10 pcs.)

7-13. RFC-RAF Aces. "I achieved 7 victories and am lucky to have survived...." Thus pilot M. LeBlanc Smith writes in his A.L.S. about his World War I combat. Total of 15 items from 9 flyers: Ira T. Jones, K.M. St.G. Leask, John O. Andrews, William M. Fry, Norman Macmillan, F.S. Symondson, Air Chief Marshal Sir Donald Hardman, Lord Harold Balfour, and Smith, as above. Comprises 4 S.Ps., 6 A.Ls.S., 2 A.Ns.S., 1 T.L.S., and 2 envelopes. Letters contain battle comments about Richthofen and air fighting (Hardman), Sopwith Camels (Balfour), Italian front and crashing of an enemy plane in full view (Symondson). Fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (15 pcs.)

7-14. RAF Color Cards. Group of six cards, all in vivid color, picturing the plane of the pilot named. Each signed in ink, some with additional comments by the pilot. Four cards size 4 x 5, one size 1 ³/₄ x 3. Pilots are Frederick Gillet, Duncan Grinnell-Milne, W. Beaver, Charles J. Biddle, George A. Vaughn, and Robert Scott. Dramatic and colorful group of W.W. I aircraft. Fine. Request list. $150-250 (6 pcs.)

7-15. "The Luckiest Man Alive." Poster, 6 ¹/₂ x 9, picturing this "lucky man," Capt. John M. Hedley of the British Royal Flying Corps and RAF. He was shot down in flames by Richthofen (his 72nd victim). Earlier, he was thrown out of his plane above German lines, falling 300 feet, landing on tail of the same machine, returning home safely. Hedley has signed the poster with rank. With signed photo of Duncan Grinnell-Milne; vintage group photo around a biplane, signed by M.F. Beamish; A.L.S. of W. Beaver, describing "meeting Baron von Richthofen over Lille, France in air combat." Additional photos, unsigned, of Reginald Sinclair and fifteen RAF planes on airfield. Interesting and detailed letter, "Tom," to his mother, July 10, 1937, 8 pp. He is an RAF pilot trainee and describes his training: "...am regarded as the best formation pilot in 'B' Flight...Mock attacks on London are carried out by bombers & we fighters have to go up and intercept them using camera guns instead of the real thing...." Fine. Request detailed list. $150-250 (7 pcs.)

7-16. German Air - Naval - Military. Group of seven items, three representing Pour le Mérite (Blue Max) winners: Carl-August von Schoenebeck, T.L.S. in German. "...I'm so pleased by your interest in us old Richthofen Flyers...." Hans Peter von Vaernewyck, long, interesting A.L.S. in German discussing why he was awarded the Pour le Mérite, and his combat action in 1918, quoting from official citation submitted to the Kaiser. Kurt Hartwig, submarine commander, signature on visiting card, with envelope. Received Pour le Mérite for sinking of over forty steamships and HMS Cornwallis. Also, signed photos of Josef Mai, fighter ace; Emil Meinecke, "Ace of the Dardanelles"; and two vintage photos of World War I German officers with Herbert Bayard Swope, New York World correspondent. Fine. Request detailed list. $100-150 (7 pcs.)

7-17. Willy Coppens, Baron de Houthulst. Belgian ace, 37 kills. Group of seven items: two signed photos, one in cockpit of plane, other with comment added, "In my Hanriod H.D. in 1918."  Brief A.L.S. on correspondence side of color postcard showing a tourist map of Belgium.  Card promoting his book Flying in Flanders, inscribed and signed. Autograph with sentiment on his crested letterhead, in French. A.N.S. on postcard showing aerial view of Paris, with comment, "Aviation is youth...youth that lasts as long as memories." Envelope. Very good to fine. Request detailed list. $150-250 (7 pcs.)

7-18. Willy Coppens de Houthulst. Group of four A.Ls.S. and 5 T.Ls.S., all postwar, all signed in full, discussing variety of topics: Lindbergh, Fonck, Richthofen, loss of a leg when flying, the "pigs" who were in command of their Flying Corps in 1918, his Hanriot plane, Goering, Galland, Kervyn, appearing on American television, Gen. MacArthur, Hamilton Fish, King Albert, et al. With color reproduction of the Sopwith flown by Coppens in 1917. Fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (9 pcs.)

7-19. Aces in RFC-RAF. Collection of 12 items representing eight pilots: Winston J. Tempest, Air Chief Marshal Sir James Robb (7 kills in W.W. I; Eisenhower's Deputy Chief of Staff), Air Vice Marshal Arthur Gould Lee, Geoffrey Bowman, A.D. Light, Stanley Vincent, R.L. Chidlaw Roberts, and Christopher Draper (known as "The Mad Major"). Five signed photos, 4 T.Ls.S., 2 A.Ls.S., and 1 signed illustration page. Letters with battle content. "...I happen to be the only one fortunate enough to have shot down enemy aircraft from single seater fighters in both World Wars."--Vincent. "...The last air fight I had was during the Battle of the Somme 1916. I was piloting an FE 213 and engaged a German bi-plane as we circled round...It was a real and lengthy duel...."--Roberts. Fine. Request list. $250-350 (12 pcs.)

7-20. The "Lowdown" on High Flying Aces. Reginald R. Soar, T.L.S. on 8 x 13 page, with fascinating content, evaluating the aces on both sides: British, U.S., French, Belgian, Russian, and German. Written in 1966, his commentary as fresh as though written amidst the action of World War I. On verso, he has added twelve lines in his hand of additional notes. "...I like Jimmy McCudden...At Vimy I was many times with Mannock...My greatest admiration...Major Hawker. I dined with him...just before he fought the Red Knight Richthofen...to the death...with a jammed gun on an inferior pusher...Nungesser - in a prolonged fight he was certainly the most proficient...I met the apache Navarre...Carried a kitchen knife to disembowel anyone he shot down...Wore a lady's stocking for a helmet...." Mentions Rickenbacker, Elliott White Springs, "Ray Collishaw top scoring Ace on Allied side...Willy Coppens and De Muelemeester...are among the finest examples of intrepidity and foolhardiness still alive...I love Princess Shakhovskaya who got her ticket in 1911 and flew on the Western front in 1914, and another girl who dressed as a boy... Richthofen was a dedicated murderer; he didn't mind if it was pig, a chicken, a bear or a man...His tactics peculiarly Prussian. He had one of his Flight on each side as he went in to shoot down a harmless out-dated British bus. I preferred his brother Lothar...The most appreciated Hun Ace by us was Oswald Boel(c)ke, in my opinion by far the best Hun Ace...Goering was with von R on the Somme and later took over the Squadron...." With signed photo of Soar, two signed photos of William M. Thompson, T.L.S. and passport signed photo of D.S.O. Stuart S. Culley (shown down the German Zeppelin LZ-53). Fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (6 pcs.)

7-21. Canadian Aces in Royal Flying Corps. Collection of 20 items representing twelve pilots: Gerald Birks, Emile J. Lussier, W.A. Curtis, Donald M. McLaren, Thomas F. Williams, Wm. Alexander, W. Gordon Claxton, Stanley Sanger, W.N.R. Brown, William G. Barker, Conroy Farrel, and C. Baumer. Included are 7 signed photos (some vintage), 4 A.Ls.S., 1 L.S., 1 signature, 4 T.Ls.S., and 3 other. Descriptions of the war are very vivid: "...All the searchlights working & searching for Zeppelins, all the lanterns on the streets darkened, blinds on stores and windows drawn...In London on leave...When you see all the trainloads of wounded arriving it makes you shiver. On May 4, 1918 four of us were on patrol near the Piave River. We saw a flight of 6 enemy aircraft coming towards us, followed by another 6...They were at least 2,000 ft. above us. We shot down 6...My Sopwith Camel got me in there & I fought it out with their leaders at such close quarters that the rest of scouts could not fire at me...."--Baumer. Also an excellent T.L.S. of Lussier describing the combat strategies of Richthofen and his Flying Circus, and the final, fatal flight of "The Red Baron": "...He generally flies at the head of what they call Richthofen's Circus, and the baron was the only one who was allowed to take a crack at anything else in the Air while the remainder of the Circus just protected him. As there were generally about 50 Planes in his Circus we did not tangle with them anymore than necessary...The Day he was shot down and killed, he had been taking a shot at an observation Balloon and every one since has been wondering what he was doing on our side all alone. He was shot down not more than a few miles from where our Squadron was stationed...and by a Toronto Canada Pilot who was given credit for the kill" (Billy Bishop). Fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (20 pcs.)

7-22. William Avery "Billy" Bishop. View Image   Canadian military aviator. Awarded Victoria Cross for bringing down 72 aircraft; Air Marshal of Canada postwar. Vintage photo, 8 ¹/₂ x 11 ¹/₂ , of Bishop in uniform, signed on mount: "To the Reverend C. Greenway, with my best wishes. Wm. Bishop 1936." Very fine. From the noted Cornelius Greenway Collection. Bishop was the Toronto pilot given credit for the kill of Richthofen. Rare. $175-275

7-23. Baron Manfred von Richthofen. The "Red Baron." Lock of his hair, with certificate of authenticity from authority Charles Hamilton. He affirms it was removed by him from a locket sent to Richthofen's cousin. With copy of picture of the air ace as it appeared in the locket. Fine and rare. $600-750

7-24. World's Largest Zeppelin Postcard. View Image   Size 8 ¹/₂ x 11, 1910, view of the Zeppelin occupying two-thirds of card, with smaller photos of Count Zeppelin and the airship in flight over Cologne. Slight corner wear, else fine images. A wonderfully dramatic display of the Zeppelin. $150-200

7-25. World War I. Scarce postcard, unused, German printing of English "Today's John Bull," British national figure, here depicted as a black from one of England's African colonies, in English clothes: top hat, wearing George V coin, and Union Jack tie. A caricature representation. Anti-black renderings in such propaganda at this time were unusual. $75-100

7-26. Airships. Luftschiffe booklet, 1913-14, 34 pp., about the various airships of the period, including Zeppelin, Parseval, Ruthenberg, etc. Numerous photos and technical drawings. In German, 7 x 10, stiff boards, attractive color cover. Technical information. Light cover wear, else fine. Uncommon. $125-175

7-27. Zeppelin. Three postcards, 1909, all showing the airship: 1) The Zeppelin's first flight, June 24, 1909 postmark, over Bayreuth. 2) Apr. 2, 1909, after landing, crowd surrounding. 3) Count Zeppelin and daughter in gondola of Zeppelin. Unused. $150-200 (3 pcs.)

8-1. Gen. James H. Doolittle. Leader of the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan, April 18, 1942. Group of four items: 1) Photo, postcard size, of Doolittle at the controls. 2) Envelope signed by Doolittle, postmarked Cleveland, 1931, with legend, "This envelope carried by Jimmy Doolittle in the Thompson Air Race, Cleveland Air Races." 3) Photo of Doolittle's plane taking off from carrier at start of Doolittle Raid, 1942. Enlarged to 10 ¹/₂ x 13, framed. 4) Magazine article on the event, published Mar.-Apr. 2004, 4 pp. Fine. $300-400 (4 pcs.)

8-2. Battle of Britain. Lot of 29 items representing eleven of Britain's greatest air fighters: Percy Lucas, View Image   Donald Kingaby, View Image   Air Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham, Ronnie Hamlyn, Reade Tilley, S.H. Bennions, Cecil Lewis, J. Bentley Beard, Squadron Ldr. Arthur Varey, Peter Townsend, and J. Johnson. Lot includes 3 signed photos, 2 signatures, 2 T.Ls.S., 5 A.Ls.S., 2 photos, 8 mint commemorative stamps, and card titled "R.A.F. Luftwaffe," contrasting capabilities of each. Biographical material for several pilots included. Bennion's two A.Ls.S. (one handwritten magazine article) offer especially vivid accounts of numerous individual combats: "29 July 1940 shot down over Dover...Sept. 7 undercarriage collapsed...Sept. 11 shot down by ME 110's...Sept. 20 shot down over the Channel...with over 200 bullet holes...." Historic group. Fine condition. Request detailed list. $250-350 (29 pcs.)

8-3. U.S. Aces in RAF "Eagle" Squadron. View Image   "Eagle Squadron or Air Force War Is War!" So writes Gen. Carroll W. "Red" McColpin on verso of his signed photo. Other pilots in this group: Chesley Peterson, Dick Anderson, Col. Reade Tilley, Edwin D. Taylor, Roy Evans, Art Johnson, and Richard C. Lampe. Lot includes 3 signed photos, 2 A.Ls.S., 4 T.Ls.S., 4 signatures, and 1 signed copy of artist's sketch. Most letters on Eagle Squadron letterhead. Good content: "(Found) myself along with about 60 enemy fighters one day...If you were an Ace your score was posted; if not, you were just another person. I had victories with the RAF, the 12th, and the 15th...." Two signatures appear on cards stamped "American Beagle Sq. W.W. 2." Fine. Request detailed list. $200-300 (14 pcs.)

8-4. Inventor of Jet Engine. Group of three items: Sir Arthur T. Harris, Marshal of Royal Air Force. A.L.S., no date, Goring on Thames. "If Germany had had the 'Jet Plane' in mass production in '43 - which you say Gen. Gallaud said was possible - then we would have had it by '42! Because we invented the Jet engine & built the first Jet plane." Fine. With 8 x 10 photo of Harris, signed with name and "RAF." Seated in uniform, at desk. Creased at two corners. Also, photo of Hans von Ohain, signed, 4 x 6, who is generally credited with invention of the jet engine. On Aug. 27, 1939, his engine "made the world's first true jet powered flight" (Who's Who in Aviation History by Longyard). Fine. $250-350 (3 pcs.)

8-5. Luftwaffe Ace Werner Mulders. Postcard size photo, sepia, wearing Knight's Cross. Signed on verso. Choice. $300-400

8-6. Fighter Aces from South Africa. Group of 15 items representing five pilots: Marmaduke Thomas St. John Pattle, Jim Barley, A.. "Sailor" Malan, E.J. Morris, and B.J.L. "Piggy" Boyle. Three A.Ns.S., 1 T.L.S., 1 S.P., 2 A.Ls.S. (one from widow of Boyle), and 8 assorted pieces including print of "Gladiator" plane flown. Fine. Request detailed list. $100-200 (15 pcs.)

8-7. World War II U.S. Fighter Aces Cards. View Image   38 signed cards, most with reproductions of W.W. II aircraft printed in corners, bearing legend "5 Down and Glory." Five was the minimum number of planes shot down to qualify as an ace; many have more than five victories. Among them: Arthur Ray Hawkins (14 kills), Maj. Gen. Charles McCorkle (11 kills). Some, in addition to signing, add their units, provide information on their military career, and vivid recollections of combat. John C. Hundley writes: "Returning from one mission, my plane was somewhat shot up and none of my guns were functional. I was alone hoping I wouldn't be spotted by the enemy (about 200 miles from base). Suddenly I saw a P-38 below me limping home with one engine shot out. I went down and joined up on him. He was glad to have me as an escort not realizing that my plane was in worse shape than his...It was amusing to realize that he thought I was protecting him. (Maybe the enemy did too.)" Fine. $150-250 (38 pcs.)

8-8. Royal Australian & New Zealand Air Forces. In World Wars I and II. Outstanding group of 17 items representing ten pilots: George Jones, Edgar Johnston, George Doulton, Merv Shipard, Alan Ferguson, Keith L. Caldwell, Keith R. Park, Hugh W.I. Saunders, W.R.A. Lake, and Robert Spurdle. Six excellent A.Ls.S. with war content, 2 signed photos, 2 signed prints of planes, 2 T.Ls.S., and 1 signature. Johnston's A.L.S. tells of "many frightening experiences in aerial combat" in World War I, his new plane a "Bristol Fighter" with rear gunner, and his handwritten account of citation for his DFC when he encountered a "patrol of 14 Fokkers." Other letters by a night fighter (Merv Shipard). "...Mannock... shot down nearly 40 German aeroplanes...when he was shot down in flames in July 1918."--Caldwell. Park, Air Chief Marshal in World War II's Battle of Britain, mentions in his A.L.S. that, "The top pilot in W.W. I...was the British Maj. Maddock of the Royal Flying Corps...." Saunders states, "...I was responsible for planning the Fighter Cover over the Normandy Invasion Beaches...and Air Deputy Supreme Commander Air Forces under Gen. Eisenhower...." Fine. Request detailed list. $200-300 (17 pcs.)

8-9. Axis Sympathizers. Group of 7 items relating to pilots from Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Spain: Slovak ace Yan Reznnak, Bulgarian ace Stefan Narinopolski, and Spanish ace Duke of Lerma, Jose Larios. Total of 4 signed photos, 1 A.L.S., 1 sig., and 1 envelope. The Bulgarian pilot describes his career: the only units that were in combat against the Americans were the 2nd and 3rd Groups. He was shot down on Apr. 1, 1944 by six P-51's "who chased me almost to the ground." Fine. Request detailed list. $100-150 (7 pcs.)

8-10. Allied Aces in the R.A.F. View Image   Group of 24 items representing eleven pilots from Norway, Czechoslovakia, Iceland, Holland, and Belgium: Belge Mehre, Martin Gran, Ola Gert Sanjesen, Werner Christie, Marius Erikson, K. Birksted, Se Jonsson, Karel Mrazek, Otto Spacek, Raymond Lallemant, and Bram (Bob) Vanderstock, the last name "one of W.W. II's unsung heroes." His storied escape from Stalag Luft II was the basis for the book and movie The Great Escape. A total of 10 signed photos, 7 A.Ls.S., 1 T.L.S., 1 signature, and 5 envelopes. Most of the photos show pilot with plane. Letters describe combat experiences: "...My colleague being shot down while descending by parachute is a scene I shall never forget."--Jonsson. "...Close formation of 60 planes...stream of bullets like a water hose formed on hitting my plane...After 15-20,000 ft. dive I decided to bail out at 300-400 ft...."--Spacek. "...Unique experience...to the point of crying when we attacked the Amiens prison in Feb. 1944 to liberate patriots...."--Lallemont. Biographical info. included. Fine. Request detailed list. $300-400 (24 pcs.)

8-11. Aces from Finland. Group of 9 items representing five leading Finnish pilots of World War II: 1) Eino Juutilainen, Finland's top-scoring ace with 96 victories. Signed photo and T.L.S., mentioning that he shot down six planes in 1 ¹/₂ hours, enumerating the types. 2) Urho Lehto, photo signed, T.L.S., and his war record on a page. 3) Nils Katajainen, signed photo. He survived ten crashes or forced landings. 4) Heimo Lampi, 44 kills. Two printed sheets, signed, listing his air victories. 5) Osmo Kalervo Kaippinen, A.L.S. and signed photo. Fine. Request detailed list. $150-250 (9 pcs.)

8-12. Air and Airship Guide. 1937, published in Germany, 7 x 9 ¹/₂ , 32 pp., generously illustrated. "Official Guide for Air & Airship Rhein-Main Airport." Including history of Zeppelins, technical details, notes, timetable for Zeppelin flights in Germany, Europe, and South America, views of interior, control room, inner cabins, etc. Photos of Nazi leaders. Published by Lufthansa and Zeppelin Industries. In German. Very scarce Zeppelin reference. About fine. $200-300

9-1. Passport: Lewis Cass. Presidential candidate 1848, defeated by Taylor; Secretary of War, twice Senator, Secretary of State, Gov. of Michigan Territory. Impressive large passport, Dept. of State, signed by Cass. Eagle at top and bottom of 11 x 18 double page. Elaborate printing with two French notations and rubber stamp at upper corners. Original light folds, else fine. Outstanding. $200-225

9-2. Passports. 1) U.S. passport, issued by U.S. Legation in Berne, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 1861, for Albert B. Lyman. Nice U.S. eagle vignettes at top and bottom. Signed by George Fogg. In French. At lower left, Papal States visa. Tipped in to book cover. Folded, linen backed. Opening to 11 x 17. Very good. 2) Papal States entry and exit visa stamps, 1865. 5 pp. with stamps, other pp. unused. Visa of Spanish Consulate, Livorno, 1865, and Spanish Consulate, Rome, 1867. Fine. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

9-3. Passport for an "American Seaman." 1845. Eagle vignette, for a 28 year-old sailor. Red printed seal, official signature, New York. 6 ¹/₄ x 6 ³/₄ . Wear at folds, as these were generally carried in pockets, and shown at ports of call when the sailor left his ship. Scarce. $110-125

9-4. Horses. Assorted group of 13 items: 1) Four Official Score Cards, 1932, Goshen, N.Y., race times noted in pencil. 2) Three books of tickets for "Press" admissions for Chicago Downs, Aurora Downs, and Lincoln Fields. 3) Pinback of "Dan Patch" Stock Foods (pin lacking), 1 ¹/₂ " diameter, horse pictured in color. 4) National Horseman magazine, 1935. 5) Hambletonian edition of Middletown Times Herald newspaper, Middletown, N.Y., Aug. 13, 1932. Wear at folds. 6) Pamphlet, "Derby Dope Book," 1940. 7) Two photos of rider with horse, one a sepia postcard c. 1920, other glossy 8 x 10 c. 1935, one corner damaged. Generally good. Nice assortment of the racing scene. $150-250 (13 pcs.)

9-5. "Lindy - The New Flying Game." Parker Bros., 1927, set of cards, size 2 ⁵/₈ x 4, with aerial designations. Sheet of rules included (separated at folds but complete), plus another informational sheet. 98 of 99 cards present, in original box. Some light staining, but game is ready to play. $70-90

9-6. World's Fair Medal. Chicago, 1933, showing a male figure, arms outstretched between words "Industry" and "Research." Dark bronze, 2 ¹/₄ " diameter (the middle size of three originally made). Very fine. $225-325

9-7. World War I Souvenir. Silk kerchief, 10 ¹/₂ x 11 ¹/₂ , portraits of Pres. Wilson, George Washington, Lafayette, and Statue of Liberty surrounded by colorful flags of many nations set amidst a multitude of American flags. In center, under "Gloire aux Americains Souvenir de France." A few small worn areas near margin, but images and colors vivid. Set in attractive modern frame, 16 x 16. $75-100

9-8. Columbian Exposition, 1893. Book, Shepp's World's Fair Photographed, 529 pp. About half of book contains photographs of sights of the Fair. Philadelphia, 1893. Cloth, gilt lettering, 11 x 19 oblong. Impressive photos of "the birth of the modern era." Hinge loosening, contents clean. Scarce in any condition. $90-125

9-9. Columbian Exposition, 1893. Four appealing booklets of this Chicago Fair: 1) "Souvenir," 32 pp., foldout, Fairbanks, Morse Scale sponsored this charming booklet of photos. 2) "Diagrams of Fair Buildings," 32 pp., Otis Elevator as sponsor. 3) "World's Columbian Exposition," red cloth, booklet of 12 photos, sepia tone. 4) The Ideal Pocket Guide The Nut Shell, 191 pp., with map, plan of grounds. Wrappers with wear, contents very good. Overall very good. $100-200 (4 pcs.)

9-10. Cigarette Cards of Movie Stars. Lot of 25 different full-color cards by John Player (British), 3rd series, late 1930's-1940's. Lawrence Olivier, Frederick March, Jeanette MacDonald, Paul Muni, James Stewart, Spencer Tracy, Norma Shearer, et al, in their youth. Pristine condition. In multi-pocket collector's page. $50-75 (25 pcs.)

9-11. "Pennsylvania at the World's Fair." St. Louis, 1904, Vol. I. Attractive, illustrated presentation, uncut, 366 pp., red cloth with blue and gold seal of the Pennsylvania Commission on cover. Light shelf wear, foxing on flyleaves, else fine. Rare: no copies found online, nor in Library of Congress Online Catalog. $75-100

9-12. American Legion. Lot of 60 blue enamel and gilt buttons, "American Legion" around edge. Almost all ⁷/₈ " diameter. Button type back; about one dozen screwback, half missing part of fitting. Marked "W.B. Co. / Pat. Dec. 6, 1919." Many are good, others tarnished or defects on enamel. $80-100(60 pcs.)

9-13. Catalogue Collection. Assortment of 11 items, 1889-1949, 12 to 186 pp. ea., offering airplanes, boilers, art supplies, frames, metal ornaments, card systems, engineering services, copper roofs, rubber goods, nightgowns, and "Depression priced" consumer goods from Speigel in 1930's. Companies include Curtiss Wright, Georgia Art Supply, Artistic Wrought Iron Works, Fisher & Davis, Delaware & Hudson Co., Shaw-Walker, Hart, Bush & Bull, and C.H. Elbert; the last-named includes a brochure and flyer. The Spiegel opens to an oversize 4-pp. piece, offering radios, watches, pots, and more. Sizes 3 x 6 to 8 x 11. From poor (Fisher & Davis) to fine (Curtiss Wright). $90-120 (11 pcs.)

9-14. Advertising. Attractive group of 14 items, 1881-1940: 1) Placque, Connolly's Kangaroo & Kid Shoes, 8 ¹/₂ x 10, embossed goldtone lettering on wood. 2) Gruen Watch Co. portfolio-catalogue "for Students of Advertising," multipage, 10 ¹/₂ x 14, spiral bound, with advertising ideas for watches, 1940. 3) Godey's Lady's Book broadside, 1881. 4) Four ink blotters, all same, colorful front advertising for "cough compound" on each. Unused. 5) Variety of seven different brochures for Bostonian Shoes, Cutter Shoes for loggers, Libby's Pineapple, Riler Hose, Veloo Liver Syrup, Lombard Middy Blouses for the College Girl, and Mrs. Waterman's Remedy to purify the blood and eyes. Condition varied, fair to fine. $150-200 (14 pcs.)

9-15. Indians. Of the Blackfoot, Chippewa, and Sioux tribes on full-color stereos. Group of eight, showing braves, squaws, and papoose in various camp activities. "Copyrighted 1898 by Ingersoll," but appears done by letterpress c. 1920. Very attractive lot. Very fine. $50-60 (8 pcs.)

9-16. Milk Tickets, 1878-1880. Group of 22 paper tokens, green and orange, 1 x 2, "Good for one quart of milk," S.P. Myer, North Tonawanda, N.Y. Some tickets printed "for one pint." Very fine. Also old checkbook, pocket size, c. 1905, containing six blank checks, of which two have contemporary notes on verso. George Washington portrait. Very fine. Rare. $60-70 (23 pcs.)

9-17. In the Reign of King James I. Vellum indenture, 11 x 28 ¹/₂ , 1611, the year of publication of the King James Bible. Forty manuscript lines, in English, with 14 words interspersed in bold lettering as heading: "This indenture made...James...." Large 2 ¹/₂ " ornamental initial at beginning. One pendant at bottom, seal lacking, near unknown signature. Original folds, one portion toned, else very good. Interesting conversation piece. $90-120

9-18. Venice in the Renaissance. Two vellum documents from the apex of Venetian power and influence in commerce, art, and architecture. Dated 1533 and 1577, each directed to a Duke of Venice, regarding a Captain. In Italian, referring to Duke's Palace, "significant" information, and Brescia, an ancient walled commune at the foot of the Alps, held by Venice since 1426. Light ivory vellum, each about 10 x 13, dark browk ink, with identification slits at top and bottom. Original folds. Earlier document lacking several words due to worm holes, toning on verso where complete date of May 20, 1533 is written in a contemporary hand (uncommon). Both documents with some wear, else pleasing appearance. $425-475 (2 pcs.)

9-19. In the Reign of Charles I. Large vellum indenture, oversize heading, decorative initial about 4 x 5. In English, dated 1646 on verso in a contemporary hand, three years before Charles' death. Opens to 18 ¹/₂ x 24. Original folds, small tape repair on verso, else very good. $70-90

9-20. Masonic. Group of twelve different: 1) Four booklets, including Constitutions, for various Virginia lodges. 2) Virginia Masonic Herald, Oct. 1952. 3) Seven issues of The Builder, Masonic journal, 1917-21, each about 30 pp., 9 x 12, containing such articles as "The Religion of George Washington," "Was Wm. Shakespeare a Freemason?," French Freemasonry, Lodges in Cuba, Palestine, Red Cross work at the Front, etc. Varied condition, most good to very good. $100-150 (12 pcs.)

9-21. Advertising and Billheads. Collection of 40 items, comprising about 13 illustrated and 27 unillustrated, 1850's-1880's, most 1870's: 1) Attractive engraved view of Welland House Baths, offering St. Catherine Mineral Waters, 5 x 8, ornamental border. 2) Riley's Safety Centre Rail Elevated Railroad, 4 pp., illus., (2 pp. with printed details of its benefits "and Cars adapted to be used thereon.") 3) Printed flyer, Southold Collegiate Institute, N.Y., 8 x 10, 2 pp., listing course of study, tuition, etc. Lengthy A.L.S. on verso supplying more information. 4) Billheads, 37 different, for wheels, wire, gold, hardware, leather, guns, tackle, watches, etc., in the states of Va., N.Y., La., Conn., Mass., R.I., and N.J. Sizes 4 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₂ to 8 x 10. Nicely varied group. Interesting assortment of printing styles and formats. Very good to fine. $150-200 (40 pcs.)

9-22. Cigarette Cards. Lot of about 280 cards, 1 ⁷/₈ x 2 ¹/₂ , "German Colonies." Brightly colored views of places and people in Africa. Early 1900's. Kurmark, Konigin Von Sala, Gold Sala brands. Some duplication. Interesting sights, including treehouses, grass-skirted people, etc. Text in German. Very fine. $150-250 (about 280 pcs.)

9-23. Magic. "Birch, Man of Mystery," 4 pp. illustrated brochure, 7 x 10 ¹/₂ , of Birch's coming performance. In contemporary hand, "Nov. 24, 1933." Birch named by Thurston as "America's cleverest magician." Wear. With textbook, Modern Magic, by Prof. Hoffmann, a "how-to" book with hundreds of tricks and illusions. Pub. by McKay, Philadelphia, American edition, 563 pp., illus., n.d. but appears c. 1928, pictorial cream cover. Light soiling, small tear on blank rear flyleaf, contents clean and tight. $75-90 (2 pcs.)

9-24. Import of Chinese Tea. Port of Philadelphia, 1806, Customs receipt for 40 pounds tea imported on ship Hebe from Canton, China. Document, 4 x 10, partly printed. "W. Bache" imprinted at left, with various signatures. Clean and attractive. Fine. $100-125

9-25. Horses. A treasure trove for the equestian enthusiast: Collection of illustrated stamps and labels (41), embossed seals (10), and postcards (10) spanning the years 1903-1939. All different, in superb condition. Most in brilliant color, picturing a variety of horse breeds and the racing scene, primarily from Germany, and Switzerland, France, Italy. One postcard used, else mint. $175-250 (61 pcs.)

9-26. Philatelic. Group of three items: 1) Lithograph on envelopes of "Silver Lake Chatauqua Assembly," 1880's, six covers, each with 2 stamp. 2) Sixteen covers, 1870-80, unused, variety of cornercards, a few litho. Very fine. 3) Birthday picture postcard for Emperor Franz Joseph. Unused, striking red cancel "Wien," beautiful ornamentation. 1908. Superb. $50-75 (23 pcs.)

9-27. Romanov, Nazi, and Soviet Estonia Family Papers. Group of about 70 pieces, 1878 to 1950's, from the Kuus family of Tallinn, Estonia, during three different regimes. The documents include receipts, birth certificates, financial records, deeds, printed material, a Nazi-era food ration card, printed motorcycle programs of 1947 and 1948 races. Also a Soviet-era bound folder containing numerous documents about the family, including beautiful certificates of confirmation. Documents in Russian, German, and Estonian. Many date from 1920's to 1940's. Interesting assemblage from a land with a stormy history, whose masters included Danes, Swedes, Germans, and Russians. Very good to very fine. $150-250 (about 70 pcs.)

9-28. Brooklyn Bridge. Opening Ceremonies of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge, May 24th, 1883, in deluxe presentation binding, blue buckram, ornate gilt lettering, blind tooling, all edges gilt, floral endpapers, 6 ³/₄ x 8 ¹/₄ , 122 pp., exquisitely detailed frontispiece steel engraving of the Bridge. Printed by Brooklyn Eagle. Its opening day was one of the most exciting days of the second half of the nineteenth century: its towers were the tallest structures in America; Pres. Arthur was in attendance. Equally soaring prose on this engineering marvel. Discoloration of cloth, cover tip wear, plate foxed, else internally very good and clean. A superior relic of the occasion. Scarce. $125-175

9-29. Prelude to the Reformation. Large manuscript leaf from a theological tract, fifteenth century, in Latin. Possibly German. Double column, 8 ¹/₄ x 11 ¹/₂ . Penned in milk chocolate ink on handmade ivory paper. This item just predating Martin Luther, Germany played a part in religious - and human history of inestimable importance: Father of the Reformation in Germany, Luther would preach salvation by faith rather than by works; his theses, nailed to a church door in 1517, changed the Western world. The attribution of this leaf is such that it is entirely plausible that Luther read theological texts such as this. Waterstained, some mousechew, else satisfactory and suitable for display. Provenance: Sotheby's, London. $90-110

9-30. A complete mediæval calendar. A significant manuscript treasure: a complete calendar of twelve months, each on its own leaf. C. 1420, from a Book of Hours, perhaps France or Belgium. Specially commissioned by a wealthy patron, and entirely executed by hand, with breathtaking ornamentation in color and genuine gold on first leaf (other eleven leaves somewhat plainer). Remnants of original binding. Tip of one leaf separated, else in astonishingly fine condition, and a magnificent showpiece, combining the art forms of the book still years before Gutenberg at its zenith. Single leaves from Books of Hours are prized; a complete calendar reaches the market only infrequently. The first we have offered. $1800-2400

9-31. Mediæval Manuscript. Intriguing 14th century manuscript with musical association: four pages from an Italian missal, as one large signature, overall 11 x 16 oblong. Written in a rounded Italian-gothic bookhand, in Latin, numerous large red or blue initials with contrasting decorative penwork. Two columns per page, eight columns in all. One edge much reduced by old waterstaining, mounting evidence on page four, portions of one of the eight columns especially light, balance satisfactory or better. With remains of a vertical strip from same missal, this with musical notation on four-line staves. Maximum 2 ¹/₄ x 11 ³/₄ , much feathered from dampstaining and in poor condition, but still a collectible vestige of mediæval music of this early era. Provenance: Sotheby's, London. $250-300 (2 pcs.)

9-32. Anti-Catholic Letter from New York City. Lengthy letter, July 28, 1845, 7 ¹/₂ x 9 ³/₄ , 2 ¹/₃ pp., from Almonn (Fisk), to his wife in Syracuse. Tells of attending Mass at St. Peter's Church: services "foolish," his in-law under "the will & influence of his Papist wife." "Now, I can go to a catholic church and read and sit with them, but when I was obliged to witness the foolish messages fully taught to and regularly practiced by the girls together with their father I was duly obliged to keep my seat and gaze upon them with indignation...When I look upon those...(of) my own blood becoming automatons in religion...I am thrown into a trance of reflection which is not very pleasant. The course which is now being pursued will...head those children entirely away from their...proper spheres of acquaintances to assimilate in the low and vulgar habits of their Irish-Catholic acquaintances...." Condemns "her combined efforts to destroy the happiness in the common order of Romish exultation." Pink postal cancellations. Lower portion of address-leaf lacking when stamp removed years ago, else V.G. $65-80

9-33. "A Supposed Lunatic." Fascinating group of five legal manuscripts relating to case of Rachel Gove, "a supposed lunatic," against her husband, in Supreme Court, Fleming, Ledyard, and Union Springs, Cayuga County, N.Y., 1848-52, 7 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₂ , 10 pp. in all. Husband claims that she "failed to do her duty as a wife...is a lunatic and of unsound mind, and does not enjoy lucid intervals." Her attorney's brief opines that evidence is inadmissable. "His conduct toward her has been unfeeling & brutal." $80-120 (5 pcs.)

10-1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, 14 pp., for his funeral services and burial at Ebenezer Baptist Church and Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., Apr., 9, 1965. "Obsequies Martin Luther King, Jr." Signed in ink on inside cover by eight attendees: Richard Nixon, Edward Kennedy, George Romney, Lenne Romney, Ralph J. Bunche (who adds in a trembling hand, "In Sorrow"). Tributes by Rosa Parks, Rev. Ralph Abernathy, et al. Inspiring quotes from King's writings. Hymns sung by choruses; soloists include Mahalia Jackson. Front cover shows King at prayer. Scattered light soiling and cover wear, light vertical fold. Unique association. $550-750

10-2. Slave Inventory. Dec. 1800 listing, 4 pp., of the estate of Patrick Cunningham, an clearly wealthy Southerner. Among the many items of books, cotton, pots, sheep, etc., are interspersed: "One Negro Woman named Sal $400...Negro woman and child named Pheby & Boy Named Jeff $540...One Negro Girl named Rose $337...One Negro Man named Erry $131...Negro Woman and child named Jude & Absala $460...ditto a Girl named Luce $355...One Negro Woman named Ammaretta $418.66...Negro Woman and child Cloe and Abby and Boy Prince $567...Two Negro Girls named Dolly & Flora $465...." Ten slave listings in all, most in multiple. Heavy paper, much toned. Several horizontal splits have been reinforced, else darkly penned and very good. Superior in both quality and quantity of listings. The first use we have had of a fractional-cent valuation for a slave. $250-450

10-3. Civil War "Pioneer Corps." Jan. 25, 1863 invoice for clothing and equipment, issued at Memphis, Tenn. for the "Contraband Pioneer Corps," the Union organization of freed, runaway, and abandoned slaves who worked for the Union. Listing coat, hats, shirts, etc., signed by J.H. Tighe, Asst. Q.M. Partly printed. About 8 x 11. Fine. $150-200

10-4. Court Order establishes Ownership of Slaves. Tennessee, 1860, 1 p. manuscript, in which judge makes award of "Mary and her two children, John and Louisa...to Ludwell Brackett." Slave named Collins is awarded to Isaac Stout. Instructions given for payment of court and petitioners. Fairly dark ink on blue paper. Attractive and in fine condition. $150-200

10-5. "Uncle Tom's Cabin." The publication of Harriet Ward Beecher's book Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852 provoked a maelstrom of controversy, involving abolitionists, pro-slavery adherents, clergy, publications, and the general public. That same year, Mrs. Stowe was threatened with a lawsuit of $20,000 by Rev. Joel Parker, a Philadelphia minister whom she had named in a footnote in chapter 12 of her book. In a paragraph in which Tom watches a slave auction, "something horrible and cruel...If only he had been instructed by certain ministers of Christianity...." Naming it "an every-day incident of a lawful trade," Mrs. Stowe blames "an American divine" for presenting the slave trade as having "no evils but such as are incomparable from any relations in social and domestic life."

Rev. Parker, named as the author of this statement, termed it as having been extracted from a past speech, and presented a meaning he did not intend. Sides were taken by various publications. Mrs. Stowe enlisted the help of her brothers, all ministers, including Henry Ward Beecher, and Parker issued a threat of lawsuit if Stowe did not retract it.

In this 4 pp. A.L.S. from Parker to Rev. Anson Rood, a prominent clergyman, from New York, Dec. 7, 1853: "...Your explanation of not having seen Uncle Tom's Cabin certainly indicates that you did not deliberately misrepresent me...." Referring to his letter to Dr. Wood and statements made by the magazine Observer, "...The whole matter was plain to everybody, but men who were determined that [Henry Ward] Beecher's assertions should be considered proof... Why does Beecher not show them up? He would have to eat his words...I have signified my willingness and do not intend to go into a law suit unless Mrs. Stowe prefers it. As she is a woman, I suppose I must in courtesy allow her her chance."

A second letter to Rev. Rood, from Andover, Dec. 14, 1852, 1 p., this from Calvin E. Stowe, husband of Harriet, with reference to the controversy between Mrs. Stowe and Parker: "I thank you for the interest...The men you refer to are all good men, and if a reference is decided upon, some of the men, I presume, will be chosen. The difficulty at present is this. Mrs. Stowe will not come into an arrangement that would exclude her brother. Br. Asa D. Smith is endeavoring to see what can be done ...I hope he will succeed and have the whole thing put to rest. The position of the affair is now both painful and shameful, and the pain and the shame are mainly due to the lies and meanness of S.I. Prime...." (The latter was editor of the Observer, a publication that had taken a position in Parker's favor.) This dispute, by November of 1852, culminated in preparation of A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet and her brothers, as a factual array of the evils of slavery. She wrought her vengeance on Parker by making her male villains in later books theologians. The ferocity of this dispute brought an added awareness to the slavery issue that even Mrs. Stowe could not have foreseen: it evoked a response among the very group against which the author had directed her belligerence - clergy who were not openly abolitionist. Parker letter with two ink blots on pp. 3-4 obscuring four words, wear at edge of fold, else darkly penned and fine. Stowe letter about fine. Both with original folds. With several pages of background information and photos. $1500-1800 (2 pcs.)

10-6. Tax Form, 1866. Culpeper (Va.), listing taxes paid to Mr. Stringfellow for "Male Negroes 28, White Males 28, 134 Cattle," and land. Partly printed, 3 x 8. Original folds, else about fine. $100-125

10-7. "Negro Slave named Peter." Bill of sale, July 14, 1861, shortly after start of Civil War. "Received of Jerome E. Draylone Esq. One Thousand Dollars, being in full for the purchase of negro slave named Peter, aged about Eighteen Years...." Augusta, Ga., signed by Charles E. Hapkin. Rare size 3 ¹/₂ x 7 ³/₄ and check style, partly printed, with design at left margin. $225-275

10-8. A Slave and a Blind Horse. Two abstracts awarding slaves: 1) "Negro man Daniel $524 to James Austin...," plus 37 lines of additional bequests, including "a blind horse...table...books." 7 x 7, 2 pp., no place or date. 2) Total of 24 slaves "over [age] 16" listed by name on both sides of 2 ¹/₂ x 5 ¹/₂ paper, to members to Walker family. No values, place, or date. Other bequests listed with values. $150-200

10-9. "Give me liberty and watermelon!" Original stereo card, in color, with paragraph extolling watermelon on verso. Front: two little black girls in large sunbonnets eating a succulent edge. Light edge wear, else fine. $30-50

10-10. Black Sailors, 1818. Letter from Chief Mate of ship at "Portland Harbour" (Maine), Nov. 16, 1818, 2 ¹/₄ pp., to his father about his new career, the crew, and Capt. Norris, who is "absent almost all the time...We shall sail tomorrow...should we be favored with a wind...We have 9 people before the mast - 7 of them are blacks." Highly legible hand. Scattered foxing. Uncommon. $100-125

10-11. "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Memoriam." "1929-1968." Ceramic plate, 9 ¹/₄ " diam., portrait of King in center, embossed design of fruit and vines on rim. Black imprint on white plate. V.F. $150-200

10-12. Black History Collection. Eleven items, early 1900's: 1) Letter from President of Cazenovia Seminary, N.Y., to Rev. Conner in Williamsport, Pa. T.L.S., 1913, 1 p. "Do you admit negro students into your institution?" Asks about eating together with other students, social life, how many applications received. "Do you have pupils of the negro race among your day students?" Fine. 2) Booklet, "Samuel Morris - A Spirit Filled Life," 1921, 32 pp., true account of slave who became a sailor and came to Liberia. Similar to a religious tract. Fair. 3) Song sheet, 1878, "Gospel Raft," 6 x 9. Format similar to Civil War song sheet. Fancy border. Wear. 4) Trade card with black child and three boxtop cards to redeem Aunt Jemima and Rastus dollars. Fair to good. 5) Sheet music, 1936, caricature of black child on cover. Fine. 6) Two stereo cards, one of young black woman, in color. other of plantation workers, c. 1900. Fine. 7) Unique pencil sharpener, about 1 ¹/₁₆ x 1 ³/₈ of a blackface image. Black, red, and white, on heavy metal. Very unusual. Fine. $175-225 (11 pcs.)

10-13. Records. Group of four, 78 rpm, with black themes, c. 1920's-'30's: "Bake Dat Chicken Pie - Coon Duet" (Edison). "When Uncle Joe Plays a Rag on His Old Banjo - Coon Song" (Edison). "Darky Tickle" (Columbia). "Mrs. Rastus Johnson at the Wedding - Darky Store" (Victor). All fine. Edison records are ¹/₄ " thick. $60-80 (4 pcs.)

10-14. "A certain Negro woman named Clarissa." Document, 1828, signed by Judge, advising of a legal action "for recovery of a certain Negro woman named Clarissa" who belongs to the owner of an estate. She "is worth the sum of $450 and her hire is worth the sum of $50 per annum...He hath reason to apprehend that the said Negro hath been removed away & will not be forthcoming to answer the judgement." Georgia, 1 p. Docketed on verso. Original folds, toned, else clearly penned. V.G. $175-225

10-15. "Delivery of the Negro Clarissa." Manuscript document, 1830-31, a court record, affirming that award of $470 and cost of suit $355 to plaintiff may be discharged by delivery of Clarissa to the plaintiff in sixty days. Earlier delivery will result in a smaller recovery fee due plaintiff. 1 p., light brown paper. Interesting document for return of a slave. About fine. $150-200

10-16. Black Culture in America. Group of 13 pieces: Piano music by Fats Waller, 1929, 32 pp. Minstrel song book, 1936, 48 pp. Sheet music by Cab Calloway et al (3). Photo on board of Sewanee Harmony Quartet, 8 x 9. Book by J.A. Rogers, 100 Amazing Facts About the Negro, 60 pp., wrappers. Minutes of Philippi Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, Tenn., 1929. Benefit certificate, 1909. Stereos of blacks (2). Postcard with appealing child on front, 1914, and postcard photo, sepia, of young woman in stylish dress of 1920's. Varied condition, fair to fine. $80-100 (13 pcs.)

10-17. Frederick Douglass. Indenture, partly printed, signed "Fredk. Douglass" as Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D.C., 1886, 3 pp., 8 ¹/₄ x 14 ¹/₂ . Also signed three times by Notary Public, for transfer of land. Douglass, writer, lecturer, escaped from slavery; later bought his freedom with proceeds from lectures. Helped recruit Negro regiments at outbreak of Civil War; consulted by Lincoln. Light toning along folds, else very good. $350-450

10-18. "Visit & milage to negros." Group of four manuscript bills and receipts: 1) Jan./Feb. 1840, listing of twelve items of transportation details, beginning with "Visit & mil[e]age to negros  7-75." The successive lines are for "Visit & mileage to ditto," which is repeated six times, interspersed with notations for "Cart" and charges, totalling $18.75. Bill made out to Andrew Feaster, 7 x 7. Original folds, darkly penned. Very unusual! 2) Detailed accounting on 8 x 12 page of credits and debits resulting from sale of eight bales of cotton, 1853, also to Feaster, with notation, "Your taxes for slaves paid by Feaster - $4.00." 3) Statement, 1858, to Feaster, at bottom of which Thompson has written a comment regarding an incorrect charge, "thinking he was your Negro...." 7 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₂ . Folds. 4) Bill regarding estate, 3 ¹/₂ x 7 ³/₄ , 1837, written both sides, showing a charge of $1,000 for "appraisement of Negros...& Land." Fine. No place cited, but may be Andrew Feaster of the well-known Feasterville, S.C. family. $275-375 (4 pcs.)

10-19. "From Harlem to the Rhine." Book by Arthur Little, the story of "New York's Colored Volunteers" in World War I. The official history of the 15th New York Volunteer Infantry, known as "Harlem's Hell Fighters." Pub. by Friede, N.Y., 1936, illus., appendix, cloth, 382 pp. Light shelfwear, clean and tight. Sheet music, "Kitty Crow," 1853. Slave love song by McKim. Small vignette on cover of black woman. About fine. $60-90 (2 pcs.)

10-20. "All Colored Cast" Moviemaking. Film Black Gold, Norman Studios, Arlington, Fla., producers of all-colored cast films in 1920's. Advertised as a broadsheet-style mailer, 4 pp., 14 x 22, directed to theatre owners. Full size example of window card, with 2 pp. of scenes from the film and 1 p. of background text. A true story of the oil fields, with "entire all-colored city of Tatumo, Oklahoma...and all colored cast." Six-reeler, advertised with vocabulary of Hollywood. Original folds, one fold starting to separate, light edge wear. With small flyer for film Crimson Skull, "the big colored western," 4 ¹/₂ x 7, also made by the same movie studio. $175-200 (2 pcs.)

10-21. "Southern Mammy Meals." Unusual pair of printed advertising sheets for Hoffman's Southern Mammy Meals, a roadside eatery off Lincoln Highway in Gettysburg, Pa., n.d. but evidently 1920's, black on cream, 8 ¹/₂ x 11. With secret of their chicken meals and pastries: their three "Southern Mammies" who do the cooking. "Auntie Lize Batton remembers John Brown incident perfectly. Was sold twice... Came north via the underground railway...Interesting facts in connection with Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg...Has been in some of the best homes in the south...." Tattering, but good. $50-70 (2 pcs.)

11-1. U-Boats off America's East Coast. "They seem to be sinking ships faster than they can build them...." As U.S. Army Pvt. Jack Walz writes from Fort Jackson, S.C., A.L.S., Mar. 22, 1942: "Two tankers were sunk, one right after the other...only 5 miles off shore...We just stand...on the beach and watched it burn. The subs sure are plenty good on the Atlantic." Accompanied by German U-Boat commanders signed photos (3), signed photos from books (4), T.Ls.S. (1 ea.) of Heinrich Bleichrodt, Horst Degen, Ernst Kals, and Otto von Bulow. These Knight's Cross holders were responsible for the sinking in U.S. waters of at least 63 ships (nearly 400,000 tons). With separate details of statistics for each. Fine to very fine. $200-300 (9 pcs.)

11-2. Bradley and Manteuffel. First Day Cover honoring Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., Ft. Knox, Nov. 11, 1953, with two ink signatures: Omar N. Bradley, World War II commander and postwar U.S. Chief of Staff, and Hasso von Manteuffel, Nazi General on Russian Front, prisoner of war in England. An unusual combination. Very fine. $125-175

11-3. Royal Navy. Group of fourteen items of the British Navy, World Wars I and II: 1) Norman D. Holbrook, A.L.S., 1963. "...I went up the Dardenelles...awarded the Victoria Cross...fired only one torpedo, the Missudieh was a sitting duck...." Also, on card, full signature, "Dardanelles, Dec. 13, 1914." 2) Noel Lawrence, two T.Ls.S. about "...the German battleships I torpedoed off the coast of Jutland...were the Grosser Kurfurst and the Kronprinz. The date was Nov. 3, 1916...Heard that the Kaiser reprimanded Adm. Scheer." 4) Rear Adm. Ben Bryant, C.B., D.S.O., D.S.C. A.L.S., 1968, about his book Submarine Commander. 5) A.R. Hughes, A.L.S. enumerating all the ships that he sunk in the war, and his two books on submarines and air/sea power. 6) Ian E. Fraser, T.L.S. on receiving V.C. in 1945. Also visiting card signed. 7) S.O. Orr, British Naval ace, World War II, with 12 kills. Signed card. 8) J.S. Kerane, Commander, Amethyst, Yangtse incident, 1949. Signature. 9) H.M.S. Hood, Player Cigarette naval card (of "Sink the Bismarck" fame). 10) Anthony Miers, signed photo. Cyprus, 1959. 11) Adm. Sir Charles Evans, Naval fighter ace, claimed 12 kills. Signed photo, disembarking from Royal Navy plane, also signed on verso. Generally fine. Request detailed list. $250-350 (14 pcs.)

11-4. How do you say "Hello"? Collection of 20 language guides, pocket guides, and phrase books for the U.S. soldier, in Chinese, Russian, German (2), Greek (2), Albanian, Norwegian, North African Arabic (2), Italian, French, Icelandic, Bulgarian, Rumanian. Also for New Zealand, Hawaii, Australia, New Caledonia, and Vietnam. These range from 41 to 267 pp. ea.; many imprinted 1943. An additional group of three picture booklets for New Calendonia and Solomon Islands, a pamphlet and 8 unused picture postcards of New Caledonia, and a First Class card for dining room seating on U.S. Army transport for a soldier (name and rank typewritten). Some with edge wear, else very good to fine. $70-90 (34 pcs.)

11-5. World War I Snapshots. Lot of about 50 snapshots of soldiers and places. Including: Four of a lady ambulance driver, 2 of a priest, 14 of trenches, fields, village, and roads, 34 of soldiers holding apparently captured armaments, digging, with trucks, marching, and various other activities. One snapshot shows a building sign "Casa del Soldato." Most of the soldiers appear Italian and a few French, judging by uniforms. No identification on photos. 2 ¹/₄ x 3 ¹/₄ to 4 ¹/₂ x 7. Good to very good. $70-90 (about 50 pcs.)

11-6. Aerial Propaganda. Group of five leaflets dropped from the air on troops: two in English (one rocket-flown and one illustrated) to "American Boys" from German planes; three in German from Allied urging German troops to surrender: "The Red Army will be in your homes soon." V.G. Also three "mini-newspapers," about 9 x 11, 4 pp. ea., in French, pub. in London, 1943-44, bringing war news to French-speaking readers. On front pages, support urged for Free French and R.A.F. Fine. $200-250 (8 pcs.)

11-7. "Take me away from the camp...." Letter to Sec. Gen. of U.N. Trygve Lie, from a Displaced Person (D.P.) in U.S. Zone in Germany, 1947. A mimeographed form letter, 1 p., wherein the supplicant signs twice and completes details of his camp and location. "...Let me join my brothers and sisters in Palestine... I fought with arms opposite Nazi Germany...21 months after victory I still am in a camp in Germany...." Toned, original folds, break but no separation at one fold, else very good. With original envelope. $90-110 (2 pcs.)

11-8. Tracing of Refugees. Group of three forms, 1946-47, partly printed, issued by American Joint Distribution Committee, each with pertinent information for the search of Displaced Persons: name, family information, age, former occupation, etc. Two forms 8 x 11, one 5 x 8. Toned, one corner lacking, else very good. $175-225 (3 pcs.)

11-9. International Aid for Refugees. Group of fourteen covers, 1944-48, symbolizing the scope of assistance to Displaced Persons following the turmoil of the war. Senders noted in cornercard of the envelopes include: U.N., U.S. Foreign Service, Service Social d'Aide aux Emigrants (Paris), Corps Militaire (Metz), Jewish Community of Shanghai (China), Jewish Agency for Palestine (Geneva), American Joint Distribution Committee, War Dept. of Military Government (Hesse), Relief Commission, Chief of Police (Berne), U.S. Displaced Persons Commission, etc. Envelope sizes 4 x 6 ¹/₂ to 9 x 12, the majority larger sizes. With variety of stamps and exotic markings; mailed from half a dozen countries. Special items include: carried by (diplomatic) pouch; APO 633; German censor tape; "Expres"; etc. Most airmail. Good to very fine. $175-225 (14 pcs.)

11-10. "All is lost...We must now begin again." Group of three letters, in German, from the war's victims. 1) 1948, 4 pp., in ink, from Braunschweig, Germany, to "Peter" in Brooklyn, N.Y. "If only I remained in the U.S. Zone...or English Zone...but Father is sick...All is lost...We must now begin again." Splitting at folds. With envelope. 2) From Munich to "Landsman Peter" in Brooklyn, 1949, 5 pp., in pencil, about family matters. Fair. With envelope. 3) From Rivesalle(?), French camp, to "Dearest Edith," May 1941. Two letters on single page (both sides), an entire paragraph crossed out in blue pencil, with large red oval "Censure" mark stamped over it. "Now preparing to go to Amerika...Hopefully things will go smoothly...." About fine. $100-125 (5 pcs.)

11-11. World War II Poster. Minute Man, filling almost entire height of poster, holding gun. "For Freedom's Sake" printed beside him. Background of small white church evokes ambiance of Revolutionary War. Below, "Buy War Bonds." 22 x 27, color, 1943. Original folds, else fine. $60-70

11-12. World War II Poster. Mother and infant in a frame, slogan above, "For their future." Below picture, "Buy War Bonds." Beautiful colors, 22 x 27, 1943. Wear at original folds, small split starting at top. $40-50

11-13. World War II Poster. In bright colors, "He's Sure to get V... Mail." G.I. in helmet reading V-mail letter. In lower portion, "Safest Overseas Mail - U.S. Army Postal Service." 22 x 27, 1943. Light wear at original folds. $50-60

11-14. World War II Poster. Expressive portrait of young soldier against dark background. 29 x 40. "Doing All You Can, Brother?" Original light folds, two splits starting, else near fine. $70-90

11-15. "Remember." World War I poster, one of the era's most famous imprints. Female figure with sword and helmet beside a list of names of battles of the war. 20 x 29. Edge tears, tape repairs, lacking corners. Fair but displayable and a milestone in the annals of poster art. $90-125

11-16. World War I Poster. "Knights of Columbus" sponsored poster to "help take care of our boys - over here and over there." With message from Pres. Wilson: "We are at war for Democracy and Humanity...." Red, white, and blue. Background of Knights of Columbus Building for soldiers. 21 x 28, 1917. Light edge wear, tape repair, corner wear where previously mounted, else clean. Uncommon. $100-125

11-17. World War II Posters. Nice assortment of three different, directed to efforts on the home front. "Save Containers for Re-Use," "Can All You Can" (home canning), and a War Savings Bond filling the size of 14 x 25 poster. Bright colors, various sizes from 14 x 19 to 16 x 22. All with original folds, light wear. $90-110 (3 pcs.)

11-18. "Over There." Song of World War I by George M. Cohan. Sheet music, 1918, dramatic cover with four soldiers by Norman Rockwell. Edge tears, corner wear. $40-50

11-19. "St. Marks School in the War against Germany." Privately printed book, 1920, edited by Albert Benson, 278 pp. plus supplement. Including biographies of all graduates of St. Marks who served in World War I, many in the U.S. Air Squadron overseas. Photos included of some. Cloth, school logo on front cover in gilt. Light wear. $50-70

11-20. Photographs. Each with press caption, 8 x 10 glossy, of Union meeting voting for execution of Nazi spies landed on American coastline, 1942; two scenes from Red Tanks, Russian movie, 1942, screened in U.S.; meeting of two Italian generals, 1935, following military maneuvers on Italo-Austrian frontier. $50-75 (4 pcs.)

11-21. Soviet Russia. Events of the war, interspersed with Russian history, arranged as calendar for 1945. In English, 8 x 11 ¹/₂ , in padded covers, nearly 180 pp. Each page with photo, historical data on verso. Light edge toning, else fine. $40-60

11-22. Maps. Group of six military maps of the Caucausus region in Russia (between Black and Caspian Seas), its oil fields a major goal of the Germans. One map Russian, 1936-38, 17 x 19. V.G. German maps 1940-42: two complete 19 x 25, three of portions 15 x 16 to 17 x 23. Some with topographical features, others with manuscript details added. All in color and fine. Baku, the focal point, shown. The German advance from July-Nov. 1942 to capture these oil fields was unsuccessful. $120-180 (6 pcs.)

11-23. World War I Armband. Original black and white cloth with embroidery in German, "Royal Commissioner for Youth Training." 3 ¹/₂ x 15, with German eagle at top. Apparently from a later stage of W.W. I when youth were needed to enlist. Fine. Also, ten different W.W. I postcards, sepia, of the Kaiser and nine of his Generals, in uniform with decorations. Two mailed 1916, else as new. $150-225 (11 pcs.)

11-24. Aerial Propaganda. "I Shall Return," message of Gen. Douglas MacArthur printed on matchbox, 1 ³/₈ x 2 ¹/₄ , with colorful depictions of American and Philippine flags. Such matchboxes were dropped by U.S. aircraft over Philippine Islands as propaganda during Japanese occupation, 1942-45. About fine. Very scarce. $60-75

11-25. World War II Propaganda Leaflets. Group of five different, in various languages, dropped from the air, all about 5 x 8: 1) Polish one side, German on verso, warning of impending attack on "Atlantic Wall." 2) French, from Allied forces, urging residents of a city (not named) to leave at once. 3) German, advising of impending arrival of Red Army in Germany. 4) Portuguese, airplane pictured at top, on mass bombing; other cities cited as examples. 5) German, inviting the German soldier to give up. "Every minute is costly!" Reverse is a "Pass" through American lines. Wrinkling, characteristic of cannon-fired leaflets. Other four leaflets very good to fine. $175-225 (5 pcs.)

11-26. Black Troops Fight for Fascist Italy. Set of three Italian Fascist regimental postcards, all different, unused, c. 1936, depicting black colonial troops (in Eritrea, Africa). Shown in battle dress. 4 x 6. Exceptionally colorful military art, made to glorify Mussolini's African Campaign. (With a fourth postcard showing map of Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.) Very fine. Scarce. $150-200 (4 pcs.)

11-27. Italian Troops in World War II. Group of four different propaganda postcards, brilliant color, unused, c. 1940, 4 x 6. Picturing soldiers with guns in battle. Quotations of Mussolini on one card. Outstanding artwork. Excellent. $100-125 (4 pcs.)

11-28. War Plant Pin. Exquisite Cadillac lapel pin, showing Cadillac-built light tank superimposed on their ornate crest. Cloisonné enamel on gold tone. Screwback. Maker's mark. Flawless N.O.S. $50-70

12-1. Hero of the Holocaust. Dr. Franz Kahn, Czech Zionist leader who several times renounced opportunities to escape, in order to continue to represent the Jews before German authorities. Badly wounded in World War I; losing an arm, he remained in Prague after German occupation. T.L.S., Prague, Feb. 5, 1939, on Czech-Hebrew letterhead of local Zionist organization, to Zionist group in Budapest, in German, on educational concerns and immigration of Bela Gross "who we recommend with all our hearts ...With Zion Greetings...." Fine signature. Clerical notation in red crayon in blank area. Kahn and his wife were sent to Theresienstadt in 1943, and the following year killed at Birkenau by the Nazis. Original folds, else very fine. Additional biographical information included. $500-600

12-2. From Internment Camp at Cyprus. Where the British camp was used to detain Holocaust survivors from Europe wishing to enter Israel: the last issue of the camp newspaper, Le Shuret, dated "3-2-1949," printed on one page, in Hebrew. Six-pointed star above large number "50" on masthead. Apparently run on mimeograph machine. Lower portion has cartoon-like figures with suitcases and books, and patched tent in background. Very fine. $150-200

12-3. Menachem Begin's Irgun. Broadside, Dec. 1947, with applications to the current anti-terrorist crises. Printed on one side, titled "Notice," with Irgun insignia at top: map of Israel and raised rifle. Issued after a series of Arab terrorist attacks against civilian Jewish population. "...Warning to our neighbors...If their murderous attacks...will not end we shall react...Hence our fighters hit...." The attacks were aimed at terrorist gangs only; houses of identified terrorists were destroyed. Warnings directed to the British "who plan to leave us prostrate and powerless to face the massive Arab attack which will follow the end of the British administration." 10 ³/₄ x 13 ¹/₂ , in Hebrew, with secret slogans in code, as communication for activation of Irgun fighters at lower right. Archive holes in right margin, touching no text. Scarce and very fine. $250-350

12-4. "Do not abandon us to our terrible fate." Letter sent by internees of Camp du Vernet, Oct. 4, 1940, after Nazi takeover of France in June. Writing in French, 1 p., to Dr. Schwartz of the Committee for Refugee Assistance at Marseilles, they plead for help, stating that visits to the camp by refugee representatives, diplomats, and other officials have been useless. "...It is imperative that we consult with you about leaving France...We implore you to return to Camp du Vernet...Help us...[Do not] abandon us to our terrible fate. The life of men and their families depend on this rescue. From the Israelites at Camp du Vernet." Signed by two persons. With a second letter from the same camp, Dec. 12, 1940, in French. "...It is with sadness that we state...the situation has deteriorated." Signed by five persons. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

12-5. Camp St. Cyprien/Camp du Gurs. Group of seven letters: six in German from Dr. Baer, who has been sent by a relief official in Marseilles to report on conditions. From Sept. 30-Nov. 25, 1940, 12 pp., Dr. Baer enumerates the life-threatening situation. "I find here a camp of 300-400 women, girls and children (300-400 children), from the evacuation of France and Belgium. The entire camp of St. Cyprien ...has about 6,000 evacuees from Germany...Every day (there are) 5 to 6 deaths...The work we doctors have to do is shameful...lacking medicine, wood, coal, (not even) a chair...." Pleading for help to be sent by French-Jewish organizations. "The situation is terrible." Also the seventh letter, in French, from H. Lilienthal, Nov. 12, 1940, writing of rationing for the internees. Dramatic. $175-225 (7 pcs.)

12-6. President Moshe Katzav of Israel. Current President, T.L.S., Jerusalem, 1990, as Minister of Transportation, on official stationery. Addressed to Chairman of Assessor Union, describing a new procedure in assessing vehicle damaged in an accident. Being more extensive, "this...to ensure that each car will be well examined and passed special checks, hence qualified to return to the road." Signed in blue ink. In Hebrew. Two small clerical marks, and archive holes near edges, affecting no text, else very fine. $150-200

12-7. David Zvi Pinkas. Signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence. A.L.S. on Hebrew/English letterhead of Mizrahi Bank, of which he was its Managing Director. Tel Aviv, 1944, in hebrew, signed twice, to the Dept. of Immigration, Jerusalem, concerning an Immigration Certificate to be issued to a Slovakian Jew and his family, "an activist for many years...His daughter is working in the Bratislava Judenrat and did her best to assist her brethren Jews." File holes at extreme right, touching no text, else about fine. $250-350

12-8. Dr. Avraham Katzelson. Signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence. T.L.S., Jerusalem, 1940, on official letterhead of "National Council - Milk for School Children Project." To Mayor of Petah Tikva regarding the Mayor's wish to partly finance the project on a regular fixed operation. "...We could not accept any violation of the main ground of our project...Milk supply for all school children is a must...." The great poverty resulting from the war brought the efforts of the National Council to the fore in this project. Signed "A. Katzelson" as "Chairman, Milk Project." Also signed by Mayor J. Sapir with two-line manuscript notation. With two letters discussing this proposal, Women Zionist and Hadassah Medical Organization. Very fine. $400-600 (3 pcs.)

12-9. Anti-Semitic Broadside. View Image   Published 1911 by the professional anti-Semite Theodore Fritsch, a German publisher called "the most vicious anti-Semite before Hitler." Broadside entitled "Einige Fragen an die gebildeten Juden" (Several Questions to the Jewish Scholars) and bears a masthead of a Teutonic warrior with shield and two ravens, ostensibly to symbolize Germany versus the Jews. Printed front and back, 8 ¹/₂ x 12 ¹/₄ sheet, in both German and Hebrew hoping to suggest lack of prejudice! But his format of questions and answers is a wild medley of just the opposite. Fritsch's writing is based on the Prepared Table by Joseph Caro, a Spanish codifier of Jewish law in the 16th century. Fritsch also promoted a new version of "Aryanized" Christianity which had strong appeal for the Nazis. Printed request in margin of sheet to "Read and pass on." This broadsheet a dangerous mixture of virulence and twisted scholarship. Very fine and extremely rare. $600-800

12-10. Scenes from the Pentateuch. Collection of nine lithographs, each signed in pencil by the artist, Abel Pann (1883-1963). He was born in Latvia, studied in Odessa, Russia and Paris, and taught art at the noted Bezelel School in Israel. He established the first lithography plant in Jerusalem. His work centered on Biblical themes. This group, 12 x 15 ¹/₂ , of subjects from Genesis, including Moses, exemplifies his distinctive style. With three others: larger litho from Exodus, engraving of Passover, and superb photograph of the Wall. Very fine. $250-300 (12 pcs.)

12-11. Meir David Lewenstein. Signer of Israel's Declaration of Independence sending a letter to another Signer, Rabbi Yitzhak Meir Levine, regarding a third Signer, Zvi Luria, their colleague of the Religious Front. A.L.S. on Lewenstein's personal Hebrew/English letterhead, Tel Aviv, 1945, about funds to be sent to Luria. With other administrative matters of the Front mentioned. In Hebrew. File holes at far right, affecting no text, else very fine. Unusual "three Signer" item. Scarce. $300-400

12-12. Covers from Displaced Persons. Group of twelve envelopes, c. 1946, from five camps in Germany (including two from Bergen-Belsen), and France, Italy, Poland (Maidanek), Austria, The Netherlands, and one from Jewish refugees in Russia (to Tehran). Assortment of interesting postal stamps and markings, including military censor. Return addresses include "American Zone," "Jewish Camp in Reichenhall." Varied condition. Attractive appearance. $200-300 (12 pcs.)

12-13. After the Holocaust. March 1947, listing aims presented by the first Zionist Congress, in Basel, after the Holocaust. "The new settlements in the mountains of Jerusalem, Hebron and Negev, require reinforcement...Settling must widen and spread out all over the land...to enable absorption of mass immigration" (for those survivors of the Holocaust and others). Mimeographed 8 x 10 sheet, logo at top of Jewish Foundation Fund. Fine. $150-250

12-14. "Help" Organizations. Group of ten covers from individual Displaced Persons and their advocates, writing to "American Federation for Jewisch of Lithuania," "United Service for New Americans," "United Friends of Needy & Displaced People of Yugoslavia," "American Federation for Polish Jews," "Secy. Genl. of International Red Cross," "Amerika Comitee for Relief of German Needy," "Service to Repatriated Jews," "Unitarian Service Committee," and American Joint Distribution from Poland, Germany, France, Bolivia, and Emigration Service. Variety of postage stamps, markings, and censors. 1945-48. Good to fine. Fascinating. $200-225 (10 pcs.)

12-15. Children's Campaign during the Holocaust. June 1943 - in the eye of the storm - after annihilation of Warsaw Ghetto, "Proclamation of the Children," organized by "We, the Children of Israel, ask the Children of the Nations fighting for Justice and Freedom, to help us save the slaughtered Children. Do not stand aside!" This particular broadside signed by thirty students and their teachers at a school in Jerusalem below the printed black border. 6 x 12, in hebrew. Accompanied by commemorative souvenir leaf for 50th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. With special postal cachets and stamps; captioned in English, Polish, and Hebrew. Very fine pair. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

12-16. Anti-Jewish Settlement. Broadside, Haifa, Feb. 2, 1940, announcing a non-violent protest against the Land Ordinance of the Palestine Government which strongly limited the right to purchase land in Palestine. "No land ordinances will stop the continuity of our settlement project...and for redeeming unpopulated land." The implications were to end all Jewish settlement. Printed by the Committee of the Hebrew Community of Haifa, in Hebrew, printed one side, 9 ¹/₄ x 12 ¹/₄ . Light wrinkling at left and right margins. Very scarce. $250-350

12-17. "St. Louis." The German ship whose trip with 936 refugees on board earned the name "Voyage of the Damned." Its journey in 1939, from Hamburg to Cuba, then to America, resulted in non-admission by both countries. The ship was forced to return to Europe with its German-Jewish passengers, most of whom were later murdered by the Nazis. Original booklet issued by Hamburg-America Line, Jan. 1939 only four months before the fateful voyage. 4 ¹/₄ x 6 ¹/₂ , opening to 16 pp., each 6 ¹/₂ x 17, of illustrations of the ship's accomodations.  With separate printed menu for Apr. 18, 1935, reverse of which is a postcard. The St. Louis, part of Hamburg Line, founded by Albert Balin, a Jew, became a Nazi instrument of Jewish destruction. Both fine. $150-250 (2 pcs.)

12-18. Postcards from Refugees. Group of ten, 1945-48, from Displaced Persons in liberated camps (including Bergen-Belsen) in Germany, and locations in Portugal, Leningrad (Russia), Siberia, Trieste, France, and Kaunas (Lithuania). Written variously in English, Russian, Yiddish, and German. Variety of postcard styles, stamps, and markings. Some cards with light wear. $150-200 (10 pcs.)

12-19. Social History. Group of three items: 1) Confirmation program booklet, 1917. 2) 100th anniversary booklet of Reform Congregation in Philadelphia, 1947, 16 pp., including articles on history of the congregation. 3) Book, Jewish Literature & Other Essays, by Gustav Karpeles, pub. 1895, with commentaries on Maimonides, Mendelssohn, Heine, et al. 404 pp. Light soiling, else about fine. $50-70 (3 pcs.)

12-20. Rescue of Children in the Holocaust. Printed letter as a booklet, to donors of Palestine Jewish Institute, reporting its activities for 1942 to end of 1944. Projecting its requirements for the coming year, its main goals: rescue of survivors, aid and support of Jewish wounded, aid to refugees and to "groups of French and Belgian children who were smuggled into Spain and Switzerland...from the crematorium of Maidanek and Treblinka through the Belgian Abbeys where thousands of survivor orphan children found refuge. From the concentration camps in Austria through the battlefield of the Jewish Brigade long is our people's front." In Hebrew, logo at top. 8 pp., 4 ¹/₂ x 8. Fine. $200-300

12-21. "From the Graveyard of European Jewry." Holocaust manifesto, 1946, in Hebrew, 5 x 7, addressed to "The Jews of the Land of Israel" for a special rescue and immigration action, to raise funds by taxing each family and business. "They are crying for our help...out of hopeless valor and a strong will to live...they are trying to reach their sole and last district of hope the Land of Israel...." This appeal sponsored by the Jewish Agency, National Council, and Mobilization & Rescue Appeal. Contemporary pencil notes on verso in Hebrew marked "9/6/46." Two file holes at left margin touching two words, else fine. Scarce. $175-250

12-22. Map of Palestine. 1937-38, issued by the Jewish National Fund, attempting to raise funds to purchase land from local Arabs. In color, 18 x 27 ¹/₂ , English captions. Showing the very small "Jewish" area, the legend on map states, "See how small and insignificant the Jewish share has hitherto been in the land and settlement...Consider how great are the tasks...." Original folds. Fine. $200-300

12-23. Early Zionist Leader Samuel Mohiler. A.L.S., Bialystok (Poland), 1890, on his official Hebrew letterhead to noted Menahem Ussishkin, later President of Jewish National Fund. Mohiler, a Rabbi and founder of "Hoverei Zion," writes regarding the future 4th Conference. "I hope to receive from you the offers you wish to submit to the Committee...which the future leadership would be directing accordingly...." With references to Wisotzky (Russian financier), Lilienblum (author and General Secretary of Mohiler's organization), Greenberg (President of the Odessa (Russia) Committee), the latter later involved in Russian emigration to Palestine. Letter concludes with "Zion Greetings." In Hebrew. Neat mounting evidence on verso at top edge, light wrinkle near top, else fine. An important, early letter, symbolizing the beginnings of emigration to Palestine, from a Russian Zionist - Mohiler - to other Russians. Letter predates Herzl's first Zionist Congress in 1897. His efforts began to bear fruit years later when "pioneers" from Russia began to emigrate to Palestine. $275-350

12-24. "Haggadah." Beautiful edition of the Exodus, red cloth book with highly distinctive illustrations throughout in gold, purple, and blue. Artist: S. Katz. Published in Jerusalem, 1980. Brilliant gilt decoration on cover, unusual endpapers. Signed by Pres. Y. Navon on dedication page, with seven lines in his hand, in Hebrew. Choice and scarce. $125-175

13-1. "Captain Hermann Göring." Personal identity papers issued to "Captain Göring, M.d.R" (Member of the Reichstag), Member of the Board of Directors of the National German Automobile Club by the "Benzal-Verbaud." "Upon presentation of this ID all gas and service stations in the German Reich and the Saar will do all in their power to provide assistance." Original folds. Signed in red ink, "Hermann Göring," rank and title appearing below, on p. 1 of 2 pp. folder, 4 x 6, Aug. 1, 1931. By 1933, he became Hitler's Air Minister and subsequently ran the Nazi war economy. Use of red ink in signing is rare for Göring. Highly unusual. $750-950

13-2. Hitler. View Image   D.S., July 5, 1944, from his H.Q. the Wolf's Lair in East Prussia site of July 20 bomb plot of that year. A reassignment by Hitler of four generals, two holders of Knight's Cross with unique circumstances. Commander-in-Chief Lindemann is transferred to the Reserve list; Gen. Hans Lindemann replaces him; Gen. Grasser of 26th Inf. to command Narwa Division; Gen. Laux moved from 2nd Army to head of 16th Army. The aftermath of this document resulted in Lindemann, as a major conspirator in the bomb plot to kill Hitler, going into hiding, being found, tried, and shot. Friessner was interned by the U.S. in 1945, becoming a writer. Hitler's signature dark and moderately small, at lower left. A large signature of Gen. Rudolf Schmundt, Chief of Personnel Office, opposite, who was wounded in the July 20 bomb plot and died. About 8 x 12, heavy ivory paper. Very fine. $1700-2200

13-3. To the "Elder" of the Jews. In the Litzmanstadt Ghetto (Lodz, Poland), from the Lord Mayor on "Herman Goering St." The Nazi official sends a T.L.S., on official letterhead of the Ghetto Government, July 11, 1941, in German, 1 p., requesting settlement of a financial matter of January. Letter enumerates "RM" (Reichmarks) rates allowed for five categories, possibly financial paper. With clerical notation and rubber stamp. Of the 223,000 Jews in Lodz, only 7,000 remained alive by the end of the war. Such communications from the Nazis to the head of the Jewish community are very rare. Fine. $250-300

13-4. The Noose Tightens. Three documents of the growing Nazi power: 1) Forced auction report of Jewish property, Konigsberg (Prussia), 1937, typed, 1 ¹/₄ pp., in German, enumerating prices at which the property was sold. On verso, stamped Nazi seal and signature of Justice Dept. Edge wear at top, else very good. 2) Litzmannstadt Ghetto financial form, rubber stamp at top, with contemporary initials. Ruled in columns. Unused. Very good. 3) Copy of typed official document, Vienna, Aug. 19, 1941, regarding contributions. Red official Nazi stamp at conclusion below Heil Hitler close. Ink stain at margin, touching only two letters, else very good. $200-250 (3 pcs.)

13-5. Ernest Roehm. Brochure issued by NSDAP announcing publication of a new book on Roehm - Story of Ultimate Betrayal. Released in 1934, after June 30, the "Night of Long Knives Massacre," when Roehm and his Brown Shirts (S.A.) staff were killed. Brochure, printed in black on red paper, 4 ¹/₄ x 6 ¹/₂ , 4 pp., also mentions exhibition which will "reveal the truth behind this traitor" and also a new edition, with 150 illustrations on Horst Wessel. Roehm, a Nazi since 1920 and founder of the Brown Shirts, who were a powerful factor in eliminating anti-Nazi expression, was ordered killed by Hitler to gain loyalty of the German Army. The murder of Roehm was legalized by German law on July 13. Hence subsequent publication of an anti-Roehm book by the Nazi government. Light wear at center fold, else very fine. $175-250

13-6. "Vote Hindenburg!" View Image   Colorful broadside, supporting Hindenburg in April 10, 1932 "Second Round" election. Printed one side, 12 x 16 ³/₄ . Presents four dramatic scenes, full color, of "Unemployment, civil war, brutality and revolt of youth, all caused by Radicalism," caused by Hitler. "Do not sleep! Every vote is important! On April 10, Vote!" German voters rejected Hitler's radicalism by more than half. Printed in Essen, on one side. Effective, dramatic poster, with bright colors on yellow paper. Very distinctive exhibit for display. Very fine. $300-400

13-7. "Give Hitler Four Years!" Anti-Communist, anti-Russian broadside for July 1932 election. "Soviet Russia is the state of exploitation and deceit!" With illustration of worthless Russian money, and filled with accusations of troubles in Russia. "I am better off dead in Germany than living in Russia." German voters dissuaded from Communism by its "chaos, hunger, suffering and slavery...German laborers! Do not support the Marxists. Vote Hitler. Give him the power. Vote four years!" Results in the 1932 election were increases for both Nazis and Communists. Printed both sides, 8 x 11 ¹/₄ . V.F. $275-375

13-8. Concentration Camps. Group of six documents, three war date, three postwar: 1) Invoice to "Waffen S.S...Buchenwald," 1943, for electrical supplies. 2) Typed report (copy), 1940, of bacteriological survey of water in various Block numbers at Buchenwald, from Hygienische Universitats, Jena. 3) Invoice to Buchenwald of repair parts, 1941. 4) "Dachau Concentration Camp Visitor's Pass," unused, printed in English, by Order of Allied officer. Postwar. 5) "Search Request," 1945, on American Joint Distribution Committee printed form, from an inmate at Reithofer Camp, searching for brother who escaped to Switzerland. 6) Belsen Camp, 1946, inquiry form of "British Army on the Rhine," inquirer's search. Very good to fine. $200-300 (6 pcs.)

13-9. Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. View Image   Used by the Nazis as a "model camp" to show conditions to Red Cross and other visiting groups. However, the true reality was hidden. Strip of three shipping labels, 3 ¹/₂ x 9 ³/₄ overall, still attached and addressed to three different members of the Klein family. Imprinted "Aeltestenrat der Jüden," at Theresienstadt. "Conserved Fish" is being sent to each person from Lisbon, Portugal through a shipping agent. Address shown as "Protektorat Böhmen-Mähren," the Nazi name for Czechoslovakia, location of Theresienstadt. Because well-known persons were kept there, such an amenity as a gift package may well have been attempted by the sender. In German, French, and Portuguese. Except for a small wrinkle at top, condition is fine, all perforations intact. Rare and unusual. $275-375

13-10. Nazi Air Force. Lot of 32 renderings of planes, most in action, over England, Paris, Warsaw, Maginot Line, and Dunkirk. German captions, 8 ¹/₄ x 11 ¹/₂ . Blue-tint litho (17) and airbrushed photos (15), by Kringhammer of Berlin. Additional views of planes on ground, visit by Goering, parachutist jumping, etc. Some with margin damage, but generally about fine. $225-275 (32 pcs.)

13-11. World War II German Admirals. Group of four: 1) Otto Schniewind, signed in fountain pen on front of vintage photo, 2 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₂ . "O. Schniewind, Admiral Chief of Fleet [in German], 8/6/42." 2) Bernhard Rogge, T.L.S., sending photo (in English), 1968. 3) Karl Dönitz, commander of U-boat fleet; Grand Admiral, Nazi Supreme Commander who surrendered May 7, 1945. T.L.S., postwar, discussing publishing activities (in German). 4) F. Ruge, A.L.S., 1973, in English. "For me the main events of my career were scuttling torpedo boat B-112 at Scapa Flow. Creating an efficient minesweeping service from Den Helder (Holland) to Spanish frontier...in 1940. Building up the new German Navy." Fine to very fine. $150-200 (4 pcs.)

13-12. Gottlob Berger. SS General, confidante of Himmler and Rosenberg; in charge of all P.O.W. affairs, tried at Nuremberg for the wartime killing of Jews. Sentenced to 25 years, he was released in 1951 and died 24 years later. Unusual 4 pp. A.L.S. to a "Young Friend" who had sent him a book, Eidig. On his personal letterhead, 1971, in German. This long letter, a critique on the book, is also filled with commentary on the inner workings of the Nazi regime. "...Adolf Hitler didn't know anything about the 'church struggle'...started by Rosenberg...(and) only very subjectively informed about this matter by Bormann and Himmler, just like he was informed about the matter of the Jews...This operation ran under the code name 'Reinhard,' the first name of Heydrich, and it didn't start in Auschwitz or any other concentration camp, but in Treblinka, a place within the domain of...Lublin District...." Writes about the necessity of convincing a potential volunteer by presenting "a great goal...The fight against Bolshevism was supposed to bring about a unified Europe." Criticizes the author of the book, Hönes, as guilty of many errors, but his own observations are replete with a mixture of propaganda and errors. "...The urge to emigrate to the U.S. has stopped over a decade ago, because conditions there are worse than in Germany." Describes the manager of all the concentration camps until 1939 (Eicke) was "not a brutal or bad person...The Americans brought all available material to America...published...only that (which) is detrimental to Germany...Lauterbacher was chief of staff for the Hitler Youth for many years. He turned them into what they became. Baldur von Schirach was not capable of this...." An attempt to whitewash Nazi deeds and leaders. With full translation. Very fine. $400-500

13-13. Anti-Semitic Broadside. Rare cartoon propaganda, Dec. 1924: caricature renderings of Jews standing on buildings labeled banks, stock exchange, etc., as owners. Broadside titled "Daitsch - demokratisch," a Yiddish corruption of "German-democratic," thus enabling the early Nazis to condemn both Jews and all parties bearing the term "democratic" in their title or platform. The 1924 elections in Germany were a melee of parties. Printed one side by Deutsch-national. Two file holes at left margin covered on verso. Fine, rare, and unusual. $300-500

13-14. Anti-Nazi Broadside. View Image   Hitler shown on front, being tossed out by a butler under the title, "Hitler can leave." Issued by Social Democratic Party, Nov. 1932, 8 ¹/₂ x 11 ¹/₂ , printed both sides. Urging votes for the Social Democrats, they state facts of increased poverty under Nazi power, urging support for Müller and his Social Democrats "against Capitalism not with talk but with deeds." Following this election, there was a sizeable decrease for the Nazis. At bottom, three-arrow logo pins down a swastika. Considerable text both sides, enumerating weaknesses of opposition. $275-375

13-15. Erhard Milch. General in Luftwaffe, known as "the brains behind Goering." He planned and executed most of the military successes of the Air Force, even training the Japanese. Both Goering and Hitler were aware that he was Jewish, but chose to ignore it. Photo, 3 x 5, in uniform, wearing Iron Cross, signed at left. Also inscribed on verso with wishes, dated 12-7-69. Very fine. $200-300

13-16. Gen. Choltitz. Disobeyed Hitler's orders and surrendered Paris Aug. 1944. Source of book and movie Is Paris Burning? T.L.S., in German, 1953. "...When I wrote my book, A Soldier among Soldiers, all I thought about were my brave soldiers to whom I wanted to erect a monument for their soldierly strength, their steadfastness and their death...." Mentions he was in charge of taking the airport in Rotterdam, and Field Marshal Kesselring. "...We soldiers have very little contact with one another...." With partial translation. Fine. $125-200

13-17. "Wanted!" Group of four Gestapo Transport papers for dispatch of four prisoners (one a woman; three under 20 years of age) to prison. Each partly printed, with rubber stamp of Gestapo or "State Police," and completed variously in ink or typewriter. 8 x 11 ¹/₂ , all 1943, Frankfurt (Germany). Two about fine, two edge-toned. $150-200 (4 pcs.)

13-18. Registration Form for Jew. Belgium, 1944, partly printed in French and Flemish, and fully completed in pencil. 8 x 13 ¹/₂ . Narrow stain at lower margin. About fine. Scarce. $100-150

13-19. Ballot. Unusual Nazi electioneering ballot, 5 ¹/₄ x 8 ¹/₄ , "Adolf Hitler" in large letters as the main candidate of NSDAP; names of Goebbels, Goering, Bruckel, Frich, and Hess listed in small letters. Ballot titled, "Reichstag für Freiheit und Frieden," intended for use in Saar Region (this area returnedto Germany by plebiscite 1935). Unused, a small oval embossed stamp struck in space to be marked by voter. Seldom seen. Fine. $175-275

13-20. Nazi Rule. Two documents: 1) Official Report, on prison camp at Tarnow, Poland, Dec. 1940, on letterhead of Nazi "General Government," regarding "Camp X.A., Block Kam 2." Partly printed, completed by typewriter, several written paragraphs in blank areas. Various signatures and dates added plus two rubber stamps. Justice Dept., in German. Vestige of rusty clip, else about fine. 2) Travel Permit, June 1940, occupied Belgium. Partly printed, completed in dark pencil for "Kaminski." Fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

13-21. World War II U-Boat Commanders. Group of 11 items of five Nazi commanders, all awarded Knight's Cross: Otto Schuhart, Georg Wilhelm Schulz, Hans Werner Kraus, Jurgen Oesten, and Paul Brasack. Total of 3 A.Ls.S., 1 T.L.S., 1 signature, and 6 signed photos. Their letters, some in English, describe exploits with Courageous, Malaya, Eagle, and others. All in all, these five U-boat commanders were responsible for the damage or sinking of over 60 Allied ships, more than 300,000 tons. Translations included. Fine to very fine. $250-300 (11 pcs.)

13-22. World War II Luftwaffe Aces. Group of 9 items of five wartime flyers, all but the last winners of Knight's Cross medals: 1) Hermann Buchner, A.L.S. and biography, each signed. Won 58 air victories, destroying 46 tanks. 2) Hermann Schleinhege, photo signed with envelope, each signed. 3) Baron von der Heydte, wartime photo signed and T.L.S. in English. "I got the Oakleaves in 1944, after - and for - the battle of the Bulge." 4) Erhard Jahnert, signed photo with plane, and T.L.S. describing plane details. 5) Edward Isken, postcard photo signed (56 kills). Fine. Request detailed list. $150-200 (9 pcs.)

13-23. "...It was, after all, a glorious time." Nazi nostalgia: Hitler's secretary, Johanna Wolf, writes A.L.S. on birthday card to Hitler's pilot, Hansl Bauer, 1977. Mentions Hitler's Adjutants Günsche (SS), Below (Luftwaffe), and von Puttkammer (naval). With full translation. Concluding, "Whenever I recall the past, I can't sleep for several nights, but it was, after all, a glorious time...Your old Wolferl." With signed photo of Gen. Otto Ernst Remer, responsible for foiling the bomb plot. Neo-Nazi still active after the war, Spain refusing to extradite him. Colorful brochure, 1935, 12 pp., of steamship company featuring Hitler's "Strength Through Joy," in this instance, a trip to Hamburg. Swastika emblem on back cover. Light vertical folds. Good to fine. $100-150 (3 pcs.)

13-24. Witness at Nuremberg. Contract form, June 11, (19)48, marked "Restricted...Termination of Contract" for Anneliese Daus (of Palestine), a witness at Nuremberg Trials. This mimeographed document of U.S. Army authorizes her travel from Nuremberg to London via "the Hook of Holland." Two rubber stamps, marked "Official," signed with a second page in French translation. Fine. $100-150

13-25. "Anschluss" with Austria Broadside. View Image   Very scarce, issued after the "annexation" of Austria, Mar. 13, 1938. "Free! Chains are broken! German & Austrian brothers broke it together. Common blood - common destiny - common fight...On April 10 we shall announce it to the whole world. Our 'Ja' means one people - one Reich - one Führer!" Following the "Anschluss," a plebiscite was announced to be held in Austria and in Germany, together with the Reichstag election. This broadside part of Hitler's massive campaign to gain support of Austrian voters. Not surprisingly, it received nearly 100% of the vote. Printed one side, no printer shown, 7 ³/₄ x 11 ¹/₄ , decorative layout. Very scarce. Fine. $300-400

13-26. Count Ernest Reventlow. Nazi member since 1924, officer, member of Reichstag, advocate of unrestricted submarine warfare, editor of Reichswort. T.L.S., 1937, on Reichstag letterhead, following death of his wife. "My life...is worthless...I deal with my work only if it is a must...When a whole thing is torn into two halves - the rest of my life is just worthless...." A manuscript addition at close of letter: "On 15th April, after life full of misery, and without caring for herself, my wife...passed away...." With original copy of newspaper Reichswort, April 1939, large swastika on masthead. Front page filled with vicious anti-American and anti-Semitic article, attacking Pres. Roosevelt's plan for peace as a "Jewish plot." 12 x 18. Scarce pair. Fine. $200-300 (2 pcs.)

13-27. Nazi Propaganda. Group of five posters, each 9 ¹/₂ x 14, color, 1941-43, printed by NSDAP, with a different quote by Hitler on each, on the German nation, the citizen's duty, etc. These were messages received on a weekly schedule, suitably named "Words of the Week." All very fine. $125-175 (5 pcs.)

13-28. "Nazi Germany Means War." Early prophetic book, 1933, by Leland Stowe, liberal journalist for New York Herald Tribune and other publications. Ex-library of American Embassy, Berlin (U.S. Naval Attache, Jan. 1934). Limited printing, Faber & Faber, London, cloth, 97 pp. Supplying answers to a much asked question, "How could National Socialism ever have been adopted by the German people?" The author's observations are trenchant and even in the early days of 1933 exhibit the direction of Germany: five year olds dressed in Nazi uniforms; the substitution in the curriculum of University of Berlin of customary courses with "Poison Gas" in Medicine Faculty, "Combat Gas" in Chemistry Dept.; military photos distributed in cigarette packs, the dichotomy of Hitler's speeches, etc. The book is relevant even today. Light shelf wear, front hinge worn, contents fine. With seven assorted Nazi philatelic items, including block of nine Hitler stamps, two official labels, fancy postcard and mourning envelope, both with Hitler stamps, and three special souvenir stamp cancels. Fine. $150-200 (8 pcs.)

13-29. "Only a madman...." Printed pamphlet, "German Workers! To Work! Speech of Chancellor Adolf Hitler at the opening of the work offensive, Mar. 21, 1934," 5 ³/₄ x 8 ¹/₄ , 11 pp., black on pulp. Printed by Liebheit & Thiesen, Berlin, in English, as propaganda. "...The fight to save the middle classes is, above all, a fight against unemployment. This is the most gigantic problem that we have to solve and which takes precedence of all others...Over 2,700,000 unemployed have been put back to work...in the first working year of the National-Socialist Administration...Only a madman therefore can shamefully...offend against the common need...We have an example in the Reich motor roads...May the other peoples and their statesmen realize that the desire and will of the German people is none other than in freedom and peace to help in creating a better world...." Minor edge chipping, else excellent. $125-175

14-1. William H. Taft. Important letter as President, on White House letterhead, Oct. 11, 1912, to Gov. Colquitt of Texas, 10 pages , analyzing the adaptability for America of the agricultural credit systems in operation in Europe. Taft is in favor of adapting "to American conditions" the "cooperative credit plan...of the Raiffelsen banks of Germany...for the welfare of the American farmer...The handicap placed upon the American farmer through the lack of such a system and the loss sustained by the whole citizenship of the nation because of this failure to assist the farmers to the utmost development of our agricultural resources...We must establish a credit system of, for, and by the farmers of the U.S...The need for the establishment of an adequate financial system as an aid to the farmers of this nation is now quite generally recognized." Discusses specifics: interest rates paid by farmers, danger of paternalism, "...all money loaned should be for a strictly creative purpose...." Requests the cooperation of the Governor, and advocates the importance of enlisting Federal and State assistance in an honest manner, guarding against "...harmful exploitation for personal gain...." A lengthy and cogent discourse in which Taft brings to an otherwise pedantic subject the spirit of America, and makes very understandable his steps following his Presidency as Professor of Constitutional Law at Yale, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Small vestige of clip mark at top edge, light blue check on first page, else fine condition, with beautiful signature. $1100-1500

14-2. Harry S Truman. View Image   T.L.S., on his letterhead from Independence, Missouri, Dec. 14, 1961, to Pres. of the Lotos Club, declining invitation to a dinner honoring Robert F. Wagner. "It is impossible because of another engagement...." Splendid dark signature, to which he has added "Give the Honorable Mayor of New York my very best!" Choice. $400-600

14-3. Ulysses S. Grant. View Front   View Back   Attractive signed check entirely in his hand, to Capt. Johnson for $117.46, drawn on Jay Cooke Bankers, Washington, Feb. 4, 1867, one year before he assumed the Presidency. Ornamental design, revenue stamp, neat "Paid" stamp away from choice signature. Outstanding example. $1100-1400

14-4. John F. Kennedy. View Image   T.L.S. as President, on White House letterhead, May 24, 1961, to Walter Steene. "I am immensely pleased...you were so favorably pleased by your recent contacts with my associates within the State Department and affiliated agencies. Sharing as I do your high regard for these dedicated public officials...." Excellent signature "John Kennedy," below which he has added, "Many thanks." Choice example. With original, stamped White House envelope. $2500-3500 (2 pcs.)

14-5. Franklin Pierce. Warm, personal letter to his sister one year after his Presidency. A.L.S., May 12, 1858, 2 pp., no place. To "My dearest Sister," sending a handmade shawl which is "a pretty good sample of a class...manufactured on this island...It is on the whole the most convenient thing to send and I hope you will...accept it as a slight token of the esteem and love of yr. ever affectionate Brother Franklin Pierce." Original folds. Brown ink. Very fine. $700-900

14-6. Richard Nixon. T.L.S. "Dick" plus the salutation "Dear Pat" in his hand. To Patrick Hillings, Representative from California, Republican politico, confidant of Presidents. On Nixon's letterhead at Woodcliff Lake, N.J., Feb. 22, 1994, 1 p. "To be reminded that I am celebrating another birthday at my advanced age (81) is in some ways rather frightening! But your very thoughtful letter made the day a very special one...." Very fine. $400-500

14-7. Richard Nixon. T.L.S. with initials "RN" encircled, his pattern when writing to friends. To "Dear Pat," Jan. 17, 1985, on his 26 Federal Plaza letterhead, New York City, his law office address after his Presidency. Referring to his case of shingles, "It seems that the more you try to keep such personal news out of the news, the more the media hypes it! As you can imagine, we have had a lot of inquiries with regard to the state of my health and scores of recommendations as to miracle cures. My doctor tells me that while shingles is extremely painful, it is never fatal...." Light evidence on verso of mounting, with resulting small piece lacking in upper left corner, else fine. $500-800

14-8. "Dick Nixon." View Image   Brief T.L.S., Oct. 14, 1977, on his San Clemente letterhead, to "Dear Pat & Doris," the manuscript salutation probably in Nixon's hand. "I was delighted to receive your report on your trip to Europe. Let us hope that the Carter Adminstration soon takes some steps to regain the confidence of the NATO countries...." Signed "Dick Nixon." With franked env. V.F. $600-900 (2 pcs.)

14-9. Gerald Ford. View Image   Followed Nixon in Presidency. A.L.S., July 19 (no year), to "Dear Pat," thanking him for the "thoughtful birthday note...on my 81st...Hearing from you brings back the finest memories of our long and wonderful friendship which I treasure...Will see you in October on our return to California. Warmest regards, Jerry Ford." On his gold eagle letterhead. With franked envelope. Very fine. $350-550 (2 pcs.)

14-10. Gerald Ford. A.L.S. to "Dear Pat," Mar. 4 (no year), on gold eagle letterhead. "Have received and hurriedly read your book - Pat Hillings - The Irrepressible Irishman. So much of it brought back great memories. Thank you for the generous description. You were a big help in the difficult times. Keep up the good fight. You have the prayers of Betty and me, Jerry." With franked env. V.F. $350-500 (2 pcs.)

14-11. George Bush. View Image   T.L.S., Jan. 14, 1988, on gold letterhead, to Patrick Hillings. "Thank you for being one of the earliest contributors to my 1988 campaign. Barbara and I are very grateful for your friendship. Now that I have launched my Presidential campaign, it is great to know that you are on my team. Your contribution is the seed money that will lead us to a nomination victory in New Orleans and an election in November...." Very fine. $300-400

14-12. Ronald Reagan. View Image   "The White House - Washington" memo-size Typed Note Signed "Ron," Feb. 11, 1988, to Hon. Patrick J. Hillings. Reagan has apparently scrawled the salutation "Dear Pat" at the top. "Sixty-five is nothing at all. Try seventy-seven some time. I join Dick and your host of friends everywhere in wishing you a joyous birthday. The years to come will be best. With esteem, Sincerely, Ron." The signature written as hurriedly as the salutation. Original light vertical crease, else very fine. Unusual. $500-700

14-13. Presidential Land Grants. Group of 8, secretarily signed, 10 x 15: Van Buren (2), 1837, 1839; Fillmore (2), 1851, 1852; Pierce (2), 1853, 1854; and Buchanan (2), 1857, 1858. Each with seal. Fine, clean condition. $250-300 (8 pcs.)

14-14. "In Memoriam." Two items: 1) "Official Programme - Dedication Gen. Grant's Tomb, April 27, 1897," 4 pp., illustrated cover of Grant and the Tomb in New York City. Detailed listing of officers and divisions attending from many states. Folds, mounting traces on verso. 2) "Memorial Services in Honor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, July 1, 1946," 8 pp, held at a joint session of Congress. Order of arrangements and program including musical offerings. About fine. $80-100 (2 pcs.)

14-15. Harry Truman. Printed signature on document, 11 ¹/₂ x 15 ¹/₂ , appointment of Vice-Consul to Genoa, Italy, Nov. 28, 1951. Attractive embossed paper seal of U.S., 3 ³/₄ " diameter. Highly pleasing appearance. Very fine. $50-75

14-16. (Andrew Jackson.) Group of three letters discussing Jacksonian politics, 1840-44, total of 10 ¹/₂ pp. The writer of one, Marshall Bannister, proclaims Jackson as the "Hero of the Hermitage." Meeting with Jackson, he writes of him: "His whole soul is filled with patriotism, and when any subject is suggested, with the bearing of...the welfare of our country...his eye kindles with animation...." Another letter praises Jackson's contribution to the financial health of the country. "...What has become of the great wealth we had when Mr. Jackson left the Chair...He paid up the National debt and got a surpluss (sic) of money to be divided among the states. How come this great change in the money affairs...." Additional comments on the U.S. Bank (Jackson's adversary), banking, railroads, Whigs, "Jim Crow," slavery. "We cannot expect another Jackson very soon for such extraordinary men as he are very scarce...." Fine to very fine. All stampless. $200-300 (3 pcs.)

15-1. Aftermath of Revolutionary War. Letter from son in New York to father in Boston, Nov. 4, 1783, 2 pp., integral address-leaf, part of seal present. "I did expect to have been at Boston before this time, the reason is the British Troops not being gone, & we having a great number of Accounts to settle with them." Mentions persons who have left. "...I do not believe there will be five of our Old Acquaintance left behind. Trade we expect will be very flat for some time after the British has left...." Darkly penned. Fine. $150-200

15-2. Civil War. June 28 (1864), Washington, Indiana, 2 pp., from Frank de la Mater to his cousin. "I suppose you have never heard of the death of Evert & my brother Lew. Evert died about 6 months ago. He was blown up by the explosion of a powder magazine. Brother was killed at Champion Hill the 16th of last month. They are all gone now, those whom I loved that were fighting for their country & homes." With envelope, circular Petersburg cancel (after siege). $200-225 (2 pcs.)

15-3. "...To the seat of war." Feb. 25, 1867, 1 p., to brother in Danville, Pa., that he has enlisted to fight in the war in Mexico. "...Will proceed to New Orleans and remain there in the United States Barracks, until we are competent in the Military Taktics [sic], and from thence to Mexico to the seat of War." He gives brother his clothing, and writes that he enlisted because of no work. "At the expiration of the War, I get 160 acres of land." Integral address-leaf with "5" ink, shows soiling. Letter somewhat light, else about fine. $100-125

15-4. "Over There!" Lot of ten letters, 29 pp., from three soldiers and a nurse, to one family in Pennsylvania. Beginning in 1917, with American Expeditionary Force at Camp Meade, Md., the letters continue to France; some bear censor's signature. On assorted letterheads, some of Co. F, 314th Infantry. Most in pencil. Mentioning camp life, being wounded, etc. The nurse's letter, from Georgia, relates, "...a few blocks outside of the post we have 1500 prisoners...About 50 are sailors who helped sink the Lusitania.... " Good to fine. With four postcards, war date, postally used; 12 used envelopes with censor stampings (most addresses cut out); Thanksgiving 1917 menu booklet, 8 pp., of the company; and miscellaneous clippings. $175-200 (about 30 pcs.)

15-5. "...I was never made for a farmer." Plaintive letter from J.M. Bacheldor in Newburg, 1857, to Eliza, presumably his wife in Petersburgh, N.Y. About the hard times: "Have not one cent of money and can sell nothing for cash...I don't look for great success. Things don't prosper much for me lately...Heard a colored man and one not colored lecture upon Slavery at the Center...Mrs. Fifield thinks you are lost among the Green Mountains...." 4 pp., plus 1 additional page. Fine. With envelope. $50-75 (2 pcs.)

15-6. Michigan Territory. 1834 letter from one sister to another, 2 pp., integral address-leaf, unlisted town covers Oak Corners (listed Oakville), with local news. "Mr. Tippetts...and a number of ladies & gentlemen had a sleigh ride out to Pontiac, a distance of 25 miles...He appears to be very well pleased with their Michigan counting house...." Mentions a duel between two men (one a relative), both wounded, and sleigh crash. Fascinating Territorial item: Michigan did not become a state until 1837. About fine. $50-60

15-7. "18 Miles above the mouth of the Missouri." Letter to Mrs. Corkin from her husband, integral address-leaf, no postal markings. "Favor of Judge Spencer," 1849, 3 pp. Near St. Louis, writes of river boat Mary Bleu and boat Archer. He has made arrangements with the captain of the latter to "land at the lower end of town...now towing a large new boat not quite finished." More of business and plans for returning home. Very good. $50-75

15-8. "A brother turned traitor." From Bristol in the North, Angeline Ives writes to her sister, recently returned from the South, 4 pp., ink. "Grateful for Providence watching over you during your stay in that land of war and bloodshed...Should like to get a little history of your stay there in that land of peril, how you managed to get away...You must have sacrificed all you had...Many a time I have imagined brother Samuel as being pressed into the rebel ranks and compel(l)ed to fight against his own country, for I never thought he would do it voluntarily. No, I should scorn to own a brother that turned traitor to the land that gave him birth...." An example of one family with sympathies on both sides. $75-100

15-9. Soldier's Letter. To wife of a wounded Major, from "Your Friend," Oct. 30, 1864, 2 pp., urging her to come and visit her husband in the hospital. From Army of the Potomac, 3rd Brig., 2nd Div. "He was wounded on the 27th, the femoral artery was severed and has been tied very high up. There is considerable danger his wound may become very serious and tho' he is having excellent attention, and wished me not to send for you. I feel as tho' he would be much more likely to recover if you were here...." Separations at one fold. Very good. $125-150

15-10. Life in Houston. Letter, Mar. 1868, from Libbey to friend Lizzie in Ripon, Wisconsin, 4 pp., describing upper-class life. "Stayed in New Orleans a week...attended the Ballet & Theatre...Went on an excursion to the National Cemetery where rests the ashes of 16,000 Union soldiers. Most of the graves are marked Unknown. It seemed so sad...Houston has been very lively this winter. Theatres, Circuses, Balls, etc. All of the young ladies who have been attending school in Paris have returned and of course bring with them the latest Parisian styles and airs. One of them eloped...with a Yankee Colonel. As she was one of the first families, it has created quite an excitement...I have everything I need and almost all that I want...an Empire sewing machine, Doty washing machine & Universal Wringer...My old servant does my washing & ironing. James won't let me do it...." Penned in legible hand. With original envelope. Fine. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

15-11. Politics: "Pierce Dynasty." Charles Fiske, New York City, Mar. 1, 1857, 4 pp., clearly written letter to uncle. "...How do you like Nashville, Tenn.? I am afraid that it being a slave state you don't like it as well as you would otherwise. Secondly, how do you like your situation in a Democratic office?...Everybody's waiting to hear the account of the Inaugural storm. 'Old Buck' (Buchanan) & bid farewell to the Pierce Dynasty. Poor Pierce! I see the Virginians talk of giving the poor fellow a farm in the State...After the 4th of March, Frank will retire to the shades of private life never more to emerge...." Fine. $110-150

15-12. "I deserve your support...." A veteran of Spanish-American War writes to Governor of Iowa, 1922, proposing himself for President. "I am a Republican Bull Moose. We need a new Republican President because Mr. Harding is too old, lazy, incompetent. He has disgraced the party...One term $400,000 is enough...Hope for your support." Fifteen lines written on back of a postcard, in ink, from "Baird for Republican President." Very good. $80-100

15-13. From Cuba and Trinidad. Two letters: 1) From a ship captain in Cuba, 1831, to Rhode Island, 2 pp., referring to the "miserable voyage" of the Clyde. "The coming crop promises to be abundant, and our molasses dealers are making preparations for a heavy demand...." Comments on sugar planters, sperm candles, "good hoops." Darkly penned. Very fine. 2) Letter from Trinidad to writer's sister in New Orleans, 1841, 2 ¹/₂ pp., about the recent Presidential election, family news, and more. Some waterstaining and fold wear. Both letters stampless with markings. $125-150 (2 pcs.)

16-1. Joshua Bates. American financier who became senior partner of Baring Bros., occupying an influential position in the British financial world. Arbitrator in War of 1812 claims, funded the Boston Public Library which opened in 1861, and supported the Union cause during Civil War. Splendid A.L.S., East Sheers, Jan. 13, 1854, 4 pp., to Hon. Abbott Lawrence, businessman active in railroad expansion, member of House of Representatives, Ambassador to England, as well as endower of Harvard's Lawrence Scientific School. Bates presents an historical evaluation of England in mid-century, commenting on the Crimean War, the English Navy, whalers, steam engines, Canada, U.S., and more. "...I have lived long enough in this country to feel a deep interest in its welfare and it grieves me to think that with every element of greatness which might have continued for 200 years to come, the politicians of the country have bartered the whole for a little temporary populants when they might have made Canada and Australia Empires that would have kept their country at work for 100's of years...." Light original folds, dark ink. Very fine. With original envelope, circular stamp "By Packet Boston." $400-500 (2 pcs.)

16-2. Joshua Bates. Group of four A.Ls.S. to Mrs. Abbott Lawrence, 1858-59, two from London, 11 pp. in all. Mentioning his respect and friendship for her husband, who died in 1855, and discusses the wish to have a plaster cast likeness made of her husband. Bates wants to pay the artist for the bust, and for its shipping. "...I am rejoiced that I am to have a portrait of your late husband and friend and will hang it in my dining room at Sheers with those of Washington, Franklin, Van Buren...(It) ties me to my native country more than anything else...Be resigned, however the dispensations of Providence may deal with us...." Two letters with original handwritten envelopes. All very fine. $300-400 (6 pcs.)

16-3. Civil War Pay. Two items: 1) March 1865 receipt of "Pay Department, U.S.A.," check size, partly printed, awarding H.C. Blackwood of Co. A, 63rd Ohio, $32 for two months pay. Signed by Ellsworth, Paymaster of U.S.A. Roster of unit included. Very good. 2) Pension check, Mar. 1872, $42 paid to Francis Leclair, Guardian. Large, handsome green check with eagle vignette of "United States Depository, Dept. of Interior, Agency for Paying Pensions." Fine. $175-275 (2 pcs.)

16-4. Land for the Richest Man in America. Vellum land grant, 1794, 11 x 20, in Northumberland County, Penna., signed by Thomas Mifflin, then Governor of Penna., and previously General in Revolutionary War and aide-de-camp to Washington. Grant of 1,100 acres awarded to William Bingham, considered America's richest man at the time and founder of first bank in the U.S. Signed by Bingham on verso, together with four other signatures. Lovely large embossed seal in shape of a petal, 5 x 5 ¹/₂ , on front; Mifflin has signed below the seal. Two smaller seals on verso, diamond shape. Attractive document of American and financial history. Fine. $275-375

16-5. Singer Sewing Machine. Archive of correspondence from and to Singer, about 240 pieces, half on Singer letterhead. Mostly 1870's. Purchases, parts, inquiries, and more, concerning dealers and individuals in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. Sizes 5 x 8 and 8 x 11. Most previously mounted in record book (at one margin, on verso). Some edge wear, condition varied, fair to fine. Fascinating slice of business history, including letters of complaint! One of American business' most enduring names, for decades the Singer Building was an integral part of the New York skyline. $350-500 (about 240 pcs.)

16-6. Colonial Corn. Manuscript receipt, "Beadford," Jan. 21, 1773, 5 x 7. "Capt. Pease to Isaac Howland 162 pounds by 30 bushels of corn @ 33.15 pounds and 4 bushels rye @ 6.15. Balance due to Howland 121.10." Fine. $125-150

16-7. North and South Carolina. Two items: 1) South Carolina Revenue Bond script for $10, Mar. 2, 1872, vignette, 3 x 7 ¹³/₄ , printed on front and back. "Issued...to relieve...South Carolina of all liability for its guarantee of Bonds of Blue Ridge Railroad...." Crisp. 2) North Carolina Treasury Board of Education partly printed note of $31.90 for "...purchase of 213 acres of land...as by Secretary of State's Certificate." June 13, 1873, about 5 x 9. Very fine. $150-200 (2 pcs.)

16-8. William L. Marcy. Secretary of War, Secretary of State, Gov. of New York. Small newspaper clipping referring to the copper mining mania, sent to Marcy on integral address-leaf. Marcy has written below the clipping, "The Chief of the Ordnance Bureau will cause a list to be made of all persons to whom permits have been granted...." 26 Aug. (18)45, seven lines in his hand. This an attempt by Marcy to disprove the pending scandal, as Marcy had given as many as 500 permits to associates. Very good. $100-200

16-9. Panama Canal Bond. Paris, 1866, Companie Universelle Canal Interocéanique de Panama. Vignette of two maidens. Two brown revenue stamps, three rubber stampings; 12 coupons attached. An early speculation in the Panama Canal. Very good. $90-150

16-10. Henry Clay Frick. American industrialist, Chairman of Carnegie Steel, played an important role in formation of U.S. Steel Corp. L.S. on his home letterhead, which later became the Frick Museum, to Hon. McAdoo, Sec. of Treasury. May 23, 1918, 3 pp., inviting him to dine and "...congratulating you on your recent action in doing what was necessary to give you absolute control of the railroad situation...." Signed "H.C. Frick." Fine. $400-500

16-11. Nicholas Biddle. American financier, President of Bank of the United States during the turbulent years of its attack by Andrew Jackson, when he refused a new charter. Biddle re-formed the Bank as "Bank of the U.S. of Pennsylvania" under state charter in 1836. $10 bill of Bank of the United States, July 1, 1835, eagle vignette, signed by Biddle as Pres. With separate portrait of Biddle, and color engraving of the Bank on 3rd St., Philadelphia, 9 x 11. Small tear at lower edge, toned, balance very good; prints very fine. $400-600 (3 pcs.)

16-12. Trouble at the Treasury. Three items: 1) L.S. of Secretary of Treasury William Morris Meredith, Washington, 1850, to Collector of Customs, N.Y., 2 pp., concerning shipment of goods from Panama, questions, shipper declaration, labeling, marketability. A few small stains and wear at left margin. With U.S. fractional currency note, "10" value, picturing Meredith. 2) Letter to Charles F. Conaut, Asst. Sec. of Treasury, 1877, 18 pages. Beautiful script, eloquent language, from "Your friend as ever" (signature highly styled), engraved monogram on each page. "...I did not wish to press upon your silent thoughts...You had not given that attention which your family had a right to expect...." Refers to visits and improper language "that fell from your lips...." Concerning visits he paid to Sec. of the Navy and Supt. of Post Office, and Mr. Baker. "Peter Cooper, Horace Greeley, Abe Lincoln & Gen. Grant failed a number of times & in the end were crowned by victory...." Fine. Unusual. $175-200 (3 pcs.)

16-13. North Carolina Colonial Currency Note. Dec. 1771, 2 shillings 6 pence, Province of North Carolina, 2 ¹/₄ x 3 ³/₄ , swan at lower left; official signatures, manuscript serial number. With certificate of authenticity stating its condition as "Brightness better than very fine, but torn through centerfold and repaired." $100-125

16-14. Bank of Gold Hill, Nevada. 1871 certificate of deposit, with revenue stamps, for $60. An agency of the Bank of California in San Francisco set up to service miners and prospectors who migrated to the Gold Hill area. 4 x 8 ³/₄ . Attractive. $125-150

16-15. Chauncy M. Depew. Railroad baron, Pres. of N.Y. Central Railroad 1885-99, thereafter U.S. Senator. A.L.S., Feb. 14, 1883, 2 pp., on letterhead of the railroad at "Grand Central Depot," later Grand Central Station. To "Master James Bray," a child of his friend. A charming, gracefully written letter referring to Depew's oration on the Statue of Liberty, young James' admiration of it, request for his autograph, and Valentine's Day. Small blue silk ribbon at top corner, unusual content, and highly attractive appearance. Very fine. $275-375

16-16. Louis Sherry. Restaurateur of early 1900's, remembered for his ice cream, still made today, and for his lavender color metal candy boxes. Group of three T.Ls.S., all 1913, all on his letterhead, and all bearing his large signature, replete with swirls (facsimiles appeared on his boxes). Letters outline his suggestions and prices for the client's reception. A decision is finally reached for 350 persons at $440, musicians, flowers, and awning included. Minor stain on one page, else very fine. $150-225 (3 pcs.)

16-17. The World's Largest Store. History of Macy's of New York, 1858-1919, book by Ralph Howe. The evolution of the department store, a fascinating story of the store still in business today. Pub. by Harvard University, 1943, 500 pp., index, many illus. and tables, cloth. Shelf wear, some pages with light pencil notations and underlining, else very good. $70-80

16-18. Cyrus H. McCormick. Inventor and manufacturer of the famous reaper, used worldwide. Check, 1867, of National Bank of Commerce, N.Y., with dark signature "C.H. McCormick." Decorative panel at left with revenue stamp. Very low check no. 20. Fine. $275-375

16-19. Cyrus H. McCormick. Check, different style, with attractive female vignette, 1867, National Park Bank, N.Y., signed "C.H. McCormick." Cancel mark "3X" in blue pencil, touching middle initial of signature. Revenue stamp near small pinhole. Low check no. 70. Fine. $275-375

17-1. "The War of the Rebellion." A Compilation of the Official Rebellion of the Union & Confederate Armies. Set of 8 volumes, published Washington, 1894-99, Series II, each volume about 1,000 pp., total 9,283 pp. Ex-lib. Some volumes with binding defects and spine wear, one with light waterstaining, but contents generally good and entirely satisfactory for research purposes. A classic reference. $1000-1500 (8 vols.)

17-2. "General Index to War of the Rebellion." With Additions and Corrections. Modern reprint of 1901 Washington edition, 1,242 pp. Very fine. $40-60

17-3. "Reports of Bvt. Brig. Gen. D.C. McCallum and the Provost Marshall General." McCallum was Director of Military Railroads of U.S. Contains bound-in huge folding map of railroads during Civil War, and final report to Sec. of War of the Provost Marshal, 1866, including numerous charts and tables. Vol. 1: Washington, 1866, cloth, 749 pp. Ex-lib, wear at top hinge. Vol. 2: 376 pp. Light shelf wear. Vol. 2 contains appendix to Report of Secretary of War. More than half of this volume contains text of numerous Acts and 49 Messages from the President to the Congress signed in type "Abraham Lincoln." In addition, numerous messages from members of Lincoln's Cabinet and Andrew Johnson. Only one set found online. $150-175 (2 vols.)

17-4. "A Calendar of Confederate Papers." By Douglas Southall Freeman, under direction of the Confederate Memorial Literary Society. Pub. by Confederate Museum, Richmond, Va., 1908, index, 620 pp. Including entire text of letters of Mrs. Jefferson Davis, papers relating to the trial of Jefferson Davis, and letters from J.M. Mason to Davis. Modern boards. Limited edition of 1,000 copies. Nevins II, p. 9: "Very useful research guide to the papers in the Confederate White House...." Very fine. $125-150

17-5. "Personnel of the Civil War." Two volumes, boxes, edited by W.F. Amann. One volume on Confederate, one on Union. Impressive research, supplying much detail. Published by T. Yoseloff, N.Y., 1964. Spines a bit sunned, else a very fine set. $30-40 (2 vols.)

17-6. "Historical Register & Dictionary of the United States." By Heitman. From 1789 to 1903, Vol. 1, A through Z, 1,069 pp. Reprint of 1903 Washington printing by University of Illinois Press, 1965. (Vol. II was a supplement.) Light cover wear, contents as new. $50-75

17-7. "Memoirs...." Historical and Personal, including the Campaigns of the First Missouri Confederate Brigade, by E. Anderson, notes by E. Bearss. Limited edition reprint, 1972, of 1868 book. Index, illus., 590 pp. Fine. Very scarce in either issue. $45-65

17-8. "The Beleaguered City Richmond 1861-65." By A.H. Bill. Story of the daily life of a city close to the fighting of the Civil War. Including eyewitness accounts, as well as of Lincoln, Lee, Stonewall Jackson. Pub. by A. Knopf, N.Y., 1946, index, cloth, 313 pp., very well illus. with contemporary prints. Dustjacket damaged. Fine. Very scarce. $35-45

17-9. "Civil War Manuscripts." Guide to Collections in Library of Congress Manuscript Division, compiled by Sellers. Published by the Library, 1986, 391 pp., index, illus. 1,064 collections described! Fine. $40-50

17-10. "Morgan and his Raiders." By Holland. A biography of John Hunt Morgan, the Confederate General, based on documents found in an old trunk. Published by Macmillan, N.Y., 1942, 373 pp., index, illus., cloth. Ex-lib., wear on cover, contents very good. $40-50

17-11. "History of Morgan's Cavalry." By Basil W. Duke. Very detailed exposition. Engraving of Morgan as frontispiece. Published by Miami Printing, Cincinnati, 1867, 578 pp., cloth. Shelf wear, contents clean. An important work. Howes D-548. $300-400

17-12. "Military Bibliography of the Civil War." Vols. 1, 2, and 3 published by New York Public Library, compiled by Dornbusch. Vol. 1 as 1971 reprint by Arno Press (of 1961 edition), cloth; Vol. 2, paper wrappers, 1967; Vol. 3, cloth, 1972. Fine to very fine. Scarce thus. $150-175 (3 vols.)

17-13. "Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories." A guide arranged by states, prepared by National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration, Washington, D.C., 1978, 905 pp., cloth, 8 ¹/₄ x 10 ¹/₂ . Very fine. $40-50

17-14. "The Photographs of Abraham Lincoln." By Frederick Hill Meserve and Carl Sandburg. The classic reference in its field: 100 photos of Lincoln as well as 101 photos of Lincoln's family, friends, and associates. Published by Harcourt, Brace, N.Y., First Edition, 1944. Light dustjacket wear, else very fine. Essential for any collection. $75-100

17-15. "Lincoln Collector." The story of the Oliver R. Barrett Lincoln Collection, by Carl Sandburg, a Lincoln enthusiast himself. An effective intermeshing of Lincoln's life, the collector, Barrett, and the documents collected. Published by Harcourt, Brace, N.Y., 1950, illus., index, 344 pp., cloth. Light dustjacket wear, else fine. $30-40

17-16. "Frederic Augustus Jame's Civil War Diary." From Sumter to Andersonville, edited by Hammer. Said to be one of the most objective treatments of captivity during the Civil War. James, a Navy man, captured in 1863 in an attack on Ft. Sumter, was to spend the rest of his existence in no less than five Confederate prisons, dying in Andersonville. Illus., with pertinent documents reproduced. Published by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, N.J., 1973, 153 pp., index, cloth. Dustjacket toned at edge, else very fine. No copies of any edition found online. $50-75

17-17. "History of Andersonville Prison." By Futch. Account of his relocation from Richmond to Georgia and its contribution to the deaths of thousands of its prisoners, including role of Capt. Wirz. Pub. by Univ. of Florida Press, 1968, 145 pp., index, illus., cloth. Dustjacket V.G., contents fine. $25-35

17-18. "The Fight for Missouri." By Snead. From the election of Lincoln to the death of Lyon in 1861. Maps, appendix, index, cloth, 322 pp. Folding map of Missouri as frontispiece. Pub. by Scribner, N.Y., 1886. The author, who played a part as journalist in the Lincoln election, writes of the events of which he had personal knowledge. Ex-lib., shelf wear, contents very good. With, Confederate Agent, The true story of the conspiracy that almost destroyed the Union from within, by James D. Horan. Published by Crown, N.Y., 1954, cloth, 326 pp., many illus., dustjacket. Fine. $175-200 (2 books)

17-19. "The Spy of the Rebellion." "A true history of the spy system of the United States Army... revealing many secrets of the war hitherto not made public." By Allan Pinkerton, under name of Maj. M. Allen, Chief of U.S. Secret Service. Published by Carleton, N.Y., 1883, illus., 688 pp. Pictorial cloth. This is evidently the first edition; it was printed soon afterward in Boston, Chicago, and other cities. See Nevins, I, p. 82. Shelfwear, toned. $100-125

17-20. "The Union Cause in St. Louis in 1861 - A Historical Sketch." By (Robert Julius) Rombauer. Missouri and its role at the start of the Civil War. Published 1909, illus., 474 pp., frontispiece portrait of a young beardless Lincoln. Ex-lib., hinges starting, some edge toning of text, else clean. No copies found online. $100-125

17-21. "Guide to the Archives of the Government of the Confederate States of America." By Henry P. Beers. According to Departments: Post Office, Navy, War, etc. Published by National Archives, G.S.A., Washington, D.C., 1968, index, 536 pp., cloth. Fine. $40-50

17-22. "Guide to Federal Archives Relating to the Civil War." By Munden & Beers. According to Departments. Published by National Archives, Washington, D.C., 1962, 721 pp., index, cloth. Fine. Nevins II, 23. $30-40

17-23. "Descriptive Bibliography of Civil War Manuscripts in Illinois." By William L. Burton. Organized alphabetically. Published by Northwestern Univ. Press, Ill., 1966, 320 pp., index, cloth. Light cover wear, contents very fine. $30-40

17-24. "The Records of a Nation." First complete history and analysis of National Archives & Records Services of the U.S. By H.G. Jones. Published by Atheneum, N.Y., 1969, index, 309 pp., illus., cloth. From the founding in 1934 of National Archives and its role in preservation of America's documents. Dustjacket very good, light cover staining. $25-35

17-25. "In Prison at Point Lookout." Very rare booklet by G.W. Jones of Martinsville, Pvt., Co. H, 24th Virginia Cavalry. Photo of Jones on cover. Wrappers, 9 pp. Light crease near margin on front cover, else about fine. $150-200

17-26. "Prison Life...." In the Tobacco Warehouse at Richmond. Book by Lt. Wm. C. Harris, a "Ball's Bluff Prisoner." The author a member of Col. Baker's California Regiment. Almost entire book written within prison walls and brought to the North sewn in lining of his overcoat. Published by Childs, Philadelphia, 1862, 175 pp. Appendix lists all in the prison from start of the war to Feb. 22, 1862: Union officers and P.O.W. civilians under suspicion, etc. Cloth cover wear with small stain, two ink stains on foreedge, shelf wear. $125-150

17-27. "Prisons and Prisoners of the Civil War." Book by R.F. Hemmerlein. A survey of the subject: prisoners, battles, conditions at the prisons, officials, escapes, and more. Published by Christopher Ball, Boston, 1934, 116 pp., cloth. Light shelfwear, else fine. $50-75

17-28. "Imprisonment and Escape." War correspondent Junius H. Browne records his experiences as a prisoner and eventual escape in Four Years in Secessia. Brown, with New York Tribune newspaper, tells his bitter story of 1863-65, "within and beyond Union lines." Published by Case & Co., Hartford, 1865, illus., 450 pp., cloth. Light shelf wear, spine sunned, contents clean. $100-150

17-29. "The Secret Service." One of the most popular books of true Civil War experiences, by Albert D. Richardson, war correspondent with the New York Tribune. Recounting his experiences in prison and eventual escape. American Publishing, Hartford, 1865, 512 pp., illus., cloth. Cover sunned, occasional light foxing, shaken, but still riveting reading. $40-50

17-30. "Civil War Prisons." A study in war psychology by W. Hesseltine, considered "an exhaustive... and critical student." Published by Ohio State Univ. Press, 1977 reprint of 1930 book, 290 pp., dustjacket. Very fine. With 1959 reprint of 1904 book, 300 Days in a Yankee Prison by John H. King, M.D. His recollections at Camp Chase, cloth, 114 pp. Published by Continental Book, Kennesaw, Ga. A few tape stains inside front cover, else about fine. $50-75 (2 books)

17-31. Morris Island. Six Hundred Confederate Prisoners...(at) Morris Island. First edition, 1869, account by F. Fuzzlebug, "one of their number." Wrappers, 48 pp. Published by J. Funk's Sons, Singer's Glen, Va. About fine. With two reprints c. 1970. Fine. $125-150 (3 pcs.)

17-32. "Camp Morton 1861-1865." Book on the Indianapolis prison camp, by Winslow & Moore. Published by Indiana Historical Society, 1940, 155 pp., paper wrappers, appendix. Scholarly work based on extensive research. Light spine toning, else very fine. $50-60

17-33. "Pennsylvania at Gettysburg." Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Monuments. Each monument which honors a particular regiment is illustrated, with speech given at the occasion. Edited by J. Nicholson, 1904. Vol. 2, cloth, 558 pp., foldout map of "Battle Field of Gettysburg," opening to 15 ¹/₂ x 24; index, and details of each Pennsylvania regiment at back. Edge toning, hinge starting. $80-100

17-34. "Great Rebellion." Vol. 2 (of 2) by Headley. Including over 30 steel engravings of generals and battles. Published by American Publishing, Ohio, 1866, 702 pp. Embossed covers (front cover and first 36 pp. detached), foxing not affecting most of the superb engravings. $35-45

17-35. "Six Months at the White House...." With Abraham Lincoln. The Story of a Picture. By F.B. Carpenter. A noted artist of the time, Carpenter felt called upon to paint Lincoln's portrait after the Emancipation Proclamation, because of Lincoln's identification with the "cause of human freedom." His half year spent in the White House for this purpose resulted in this book, filled with accounts of the home life of Lincoln and his family, Lincoln at work, and countless anecdotes of Lincoln, the man, which the author terms as "fragments of leaves from the daily life." Carpenter's most famous painting was "The Emancipation Proclamation," now in the House of Representatives. Published by Hurd & Houghton, N.Y., 1867, cloth, 359 pp. On flyleaf, dedication dated 1868. Some cover wear, occasional foxing on text. Fascinating reading. Monaghan 849 note. $50-70

18-1. The Very First Baseball Novel. Highly important Americana: the first work of fiction entirely about baseball . Our Base Ball Club and How It Won the Championship, by Noah Brooks. Published by E. P. Dutton and Co., 1884, First Edition, Introduction by Al. G. Spalding of Chicago Base Ball Club. Fine older rebinding in black buckram, gold title. Six plates, of which two loose; title page shaken at spine. Some waterstaining and soiling, but quite satisfactory. Scarce in any state. (Most copies that have reached the market over the years have had considerable wear.) Quintessential sports history. $225-275

18-2. Bowling. Official Bowling Guide 1945-46 - Official Rules & Records, American Bowling Congress and Woman's International Bowling Congress, N.Y., 5 x 6 ¹/₂ , 256 pp., pictorial wrappers, photos. Issued upon 50th anniversary of the A.B.C., with a wealth of history, facts, and trivia on the "great game of American tenpins." Including Who's Who in Bowling, humorous "Don'ts on a Bowling Alley," news of bowling leagues across country, and much more. "...The modern bowling palace is superlative in beauty, sanitation and convenience." Some tip wear, else V.G. Bowling memorabilia is elusive. $40-60

18-3. New York Yankees. Celebrated on cover of New York Times Magazine, Apr. 9, 1978, with color photo of George Steinbrenner and players Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin, and Thurman Munson, each signing in ink (two on respective uniforms, one on tie, and one on face). Contains 15 pp. article on Steinbrenner. Light edge toning on cover, which is linen-backed, else fine. $350-400

18-4. "Olympics 1936." Book of Winter Olympics in Berlin, published by cigarette company in Hamburg. Vol. 1. Profusely illustrated, 127 pp., cloth, including several photos of skater (and later movie star) Sonja Henie, Hitler, and cohorts. Large color foldout map of Olympics. Light shelf wear, light edge toning, else fine. $60-80

18-5. Baseball Books. Three for young people: 1) Lefty o' the Big Leagues, by Burt Standish, 311 pp. Back cover loose. 2) Lefty o' the Bush, 305 pp. Both published by Barse & Hopkins, N.Y., 1914. 3) Clarkville's Battery, by Lawton, 209 pp., cloth, published by Cupples & Lyon, N.Y., 1937. Fine. With: 4) The American Sporting Scene, by John Kieran, charming inscription with signature of author on flyleaf. Published by Macmillan, N.Y., 1941, first printing, 212 pp., cloth. Some d.j. wear, else fine. About a dozen sports elucidated with sparkling commentary by the eminent sportswriter for The New York Times. Over 100 sketches by Joseph Golinkin. $60-80 (4 books)

18-6. Baseball Book Collection. Interesting collection of 8 paperbacks: Baseball Stars of 1956, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1967. Pyramid Books, 4 x 7, typically 156-192 pp., photos. Lively stories of each year's top stars, by prominent sportswriters. "The grand slam of baseball books - the most exciting Major League players, their inside stories, lifetime records...." Including Mantle, Maris, Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Musial, Williams, and many, many more. Earliest book with cover wear, some others with light wear, reader's name on several, else all clean and very good to very fine. Wonderful reading. $50-70 (8 books)

18-7. One Game Wonders. Unusual group of A.Ls.S. of old timers who played in the Majors for one game only, various teams. Offering comparisons of playing in the "good old days" with today: Herschel Lyons (one Major League game only!, St. Louis Cardinals, 1941), 2 full pp., with detailed comparison of baseball then and now: "Fewer left hand hitters in old days...Starters expected to start every 4th day and pitch nine innings...Sliders and 'split finger' pitches unknown then. Pitchers had to hit, so took batting practice with regulars...." Harry MacPherson (one Major League game only!, Boston Braves, 1944), 2 pp.: "It amazes me after all these years I still get requests for my autograph, as I was an unknown and only stayed with Boston that one year, 1944, and then went in the Navy...I was 17...To go with a major league team right out of high school was overwhelming. I was born and brought up in North Andover, Mass. The tallest building three stories high. It was a thrilling experience to travel to different cities...I still, at my age, love the game and enjoy playing catch with my grandsons." Art Mahan (pitched 1 inning only, Philadelphia Phillies, 1940, then finished out his sole season at 1st Base), 2 pp.: "The big change may be player's salaries. That was due to T.V...." Plus: Norm Schlueter (full seasons with Chicago White Sox 1938-39, Indians 1944), 2 pp., on letterheads with large photo of Comiskey: "Comiskey Park was one of the finest ball parks in the American League. [Greatest thrill was] playing in the 1st night game in Comiskey." All on specially prepared photo letterheads, 8 ¹/₂ x 11. Excellent. $90-110 (4 pcs. + modern bio for each player)

18-8. Following JFK's Assassination. Very scarce program from the New York Giants-St. Louis Cardinals football game at Yankee Stadium, Nov. 24, 1963 -- two days after JFK's assassination. Commissioner Rozelle was roundly criticized for permitting football to be played that Sunday. Color covers, 7 ³/₄ x 10 ¹/₂ , 48 pp. Including full page ad for Manhattan shirts featuring Y.A. Tittle. Giants roster included Frank Gifford, Alex Webster, Sam Huff, Roosevelt Brown, Andy Robustelli, et al. Slight misregistration of color plates on cover, very light wear, else unusually fine. The first program from this game we have had. An unusual J.F.K.-association item. $80-100

18-9. "Home of Champions." "Official Program," Yankees vs. Tigers, 1955, probably June 15. Dramatic graphics, with aerial photo of Yankee Stadium, showing pennants representing 1921-1953. Scored in pencil, including Mantle, Rizzuto, Larson, et al. Small photo of Whitey Ford in article on pitching. Old Timers Day announcement, Di Maggio and "Home Run" Baker to appear. Uniform age toning. Good. $40-50

18-10. Ballpark Seat Section. Original complete wooden seat slat from seat at old Polo Grounds, Manhattan, home of baseball and football Giants, 1962-3 Mets, as well as innumerable major prizefights and other events; its hallowed grounds witness to football game of Dec. 7, 1941, Willie Mays' "basket" catch, Thomson's "shot heard round the world," "Four Horsemen of Notre Dame," Jim Thorpe, et al. Demolished 1964. Polo Grounds seats which weren't destroyed during demolition were sold to venues around the country. This slat made its way to a Florida stadium, where it was painted white; traces of Polo Grounds green. With letter of provenance and authenticity. Rare thus. $250-300

18-11. Meet the Mets. Trio of items: 1970 Official Year Book, 8 ¹/₄ x 11, 64 pp., the first yearbook to have news of their momentous 1969 World Series win, here in full color. Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, Yogi Berra, et al. Trivial wear, else excellent.  1967 program, believed July 1, capping Cardinals 6-4. 30 pp. Announcement of Oldtimers Night the following Saturday, with named players of 1960 Yankees, 1962 Mets, plus Hall of Famers Lloyd Waner, Joe Di Maggio, and others. Some handling evidence, else very good. 1971 program, probably July 30, vs. Cubs. 34 pp. Photos of staffers Casey Stengel, Johnny Mize, and Cookie Lavagetto. Leadoff editorial on Manager Gil Hodges, with color photo. Some handling evidence, else very good. $85-110 (3 pcs.)

18-12. Jackie Robinson Steals the Show. Pair of matching ticket stubs for Ebbets Field box A96, for the historic Dodgers-Boston Braves battle of Aug. 22, 1948 when the Bums stole eight bases in one game including a triple steal in the fifth inning with Jackie Robinson as the front man! The second-place Dodgers still lost 4-3, but it brought to 19 the number of consecutive steal attempts against the Braves in which no Dodger had been thrown out. With original pictorial ticket envelope, with offer of a free issue of The Sporting News. Tickets perfectly separated and choice; envelope good. Important and seldom-found gathering. This game evidently witnessed by two V.I.P.'s. $90-125 (3 pcs.)

18-13. Wait til Next Year. Ebbets Field scorecard, (June 26) 1948, Dodgers losing to the Cardinals 6-3. Innings 4-9 neatly scored in pencil. Musial's home run early in the game set the pace; a Brooklyn homer in the bottom of the ninth, evidently by Gil Hodges, failed to save the Beloved Bums. One soft vertical fold, else very fine. $45-60

18-14. "Here Sunday  December 7th." Fateful football program, Polo Grounds, New York Giants vs. Washington Redskins, Nov. 23, 1941. With bold teaser on front cover: "Here Sunday  December 7th  New York Giants vs. Brooklyn Dodgers, 2:00 P.M." 6 ³/₄ x 9 ³/₄ , (16) pp., navy blue on stiff white coated stock. Complete final page offers preview of the "battle" upcoming on December 7: "The grand climax of the Giants' home reason comes on Sun., Dec. 7, right here at the Polo Grounds...Giant-Dodger battles need no element of revenge...But this one is going to be HOT...." On another full page treatment: "Dec. 7 Will Be (Tuffy) Leemans Day...That afternoon they will present a gift...which should pack the Polo Grounds to overflowing on Dec. 7." Ironically, Slingin' Sam Baugh, listed in this game's centerfold roster of Washington Redskins, his photo on following page, would, long after the war which exploded on Dec. 7, return to the Polo Grounds, as coach of the new Jets. Some handling wrinkles and cover soiling, else good. Historically significant. $125-175

18-15. Shot Heard Round the World. Sepia 8 x 10 of Ralph Branca and Bobby Thomson, the former playfully strangling the latter, on the field of the Polo Grounds. Boldly signed by both, in black markers. Excellent. With book, The Giants Win the Pennant! The Giants Win the Pennant! "The Amazing 1951 National League Season and the Home Run that Won it All," by Bobby Thomson with Lee Heiman and Bill Gutman. Foreword by Leo Durocher, Afterword by Ralph Branca. 1991. First Printing. 6 ¹/₄ x 9 ¹/₂ , 285 pp., red linen over boards, pictorial d.j., photos. "...Bobby Thomson tells the complete story of that dramatic event that will be forever framed in the history of the national pastime...It would all come down to the last half of the last inning of the last game...with the words of Giant manager Leo Durocher ringing in his ears: 'Bobby, if you ever hit one, hit one now.'" As new. $65-85 (2 pcs.)

18-16. Dizzy Dean. Unusual form of his autograph: advertisement of his Bradenton, Fla. service station, with photo of the Cardinals hurler in uniform on verso boldly signed in ink, "With best wishes from your pal, 'Dizzy' Dean." 4 x 5 ¹/₄ . Two creases at lower right tip, not affecting signature, last line of ad on verso trimmed, not affecting photo, else fine and pleasing for display. $80-120

19-1. John F. Kennedy Assassination. An archive of immense historical interest and significance: The original Associated Press teletype, 8 ¹/₂ x 99" long (in three sections) of the events of Nov. 24, 1963 , containing the raw, breaking news of the procession, from the White House to the Capitol Building, of Pres. Kennedy's caisson, attended by his family. The teletype continues as it describes within minutes of the events unfolding the transfer of J.F.K. assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, his own assassination by Jack Ruby, and the medical efforts to save Oswald's life. Together with 66 original A.P. newswire photos, about 8 x 11 each, showing events from Nov. 22, from a smiling Pres. and Mrs. Kennedy in Dallas, to Nov. 25, the date of J.F.K.'s funeral. Photos include swearing-in of Lyndon B. Johnson as President, as Mrs. Kennedy looks on, a number of Mrs. Kennedy and her children at ceremonies preceding the funeral, former Presidents, the Kennedy family, ceremonies at the Rotunda, Mrs. Tippett, Mrs. Oswald, Arlington Ceremony, Oswald, Ruby, and more. Some of these original images have become part of photographic history. A few photos with minor marginal damage, three of Nov. 23 not Kennedy-related but pertain to news events of that day. Almost all have detailed captions and are good to fine. Note that these images are sepia on paper, as transmitted by A.P. as the news unfolded; they are different from - and much rarer than - black-and-white glossies. These sepia images were ephemeral, principally for use in helping editors lay out pages under newsroom pressure, and were intended to be discarded soon after going to press. They are seldom encountered relating to any news event days or weeks after the fact, let alone forty-one years. Teletype pages somewhat light with toning. A rare record of American history. $9,000-12,000 (archive of teletype plus 66 photos)

19-2. The Union Preserved. A.L.S. of Jabez D. Hammond, Cherry Valley (N.Y.), July 18, 1847, 3 pp., to J.R. Ames(?), Esq., on political maneuverings. Hammond, a lawyer, doctor, judge, Commissioner, and Congressman, writes of the Whig and Democratic Parties, referring to Presidential candidates. (The election the following year would place Taylor, a Whig, vs. Cass, a Democrat.) "Slavery would ultimately be abolished and the Union preserved...I am afraid to trust Silas Wright. I fear he would bargain us away." Many political references. Darkly penned, p. 3 trimmed at bottom but with no loss of text, light foxing, else very good. $200-250

19-3. Presidential Ballot of 1900. Large size, 14 ³/₄ x 27, heavy black lines separating five political parties: Republican - William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt; Democratic - William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson; Social Democratic - Eugene V. Debs; Socialist Labor; and Prohibition. In all, 74 candidates, 180 electors, for sixteen national and local offices, including Senator, Governor, Supt. of the Poor, etc. Drymounted on board, original light folds, else very fine. Excellent example for display of the democratic process. $150-250

19-4. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Vintage collection of twelve F.D.R. pinbacks from various elections: 1 ¹/₄ " portrait with red, white, and blue ribbon and small 1 ¹/₄ x 1 ¹/₄ " hanging plastic donkey attached. 1" Roosevelt stars and stripes.   ⁷/₈ " Roosevelt-Ross-Roberts. Two, 1 ¹/₄ " with wartime message and portrait. Jugate gold-metal Roosevelt-Garner profile pin, 1". Group of five Roosevelt metal pinbacks, 1 x 1", in various colors. 1936 Charter Membership Certificate, size of dollar bill, with F.D.R. portrait, "Committee of One for re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt." 3" color label with same message. Anti-F.D.R, flyer, sent by Willkie campaign, "A Third Term means War." 4 x 9. Fine. $200-225 (15 pcs.)

19-5. James G. Blaine. Biography, Life and Work of Blaine by his friends, including Gov. of Maine Selden Connor. Pub. by Hamilton, Cleveland, Ohio, 1893, just after Blaine's death, 505 pp., illus. Including his writings and speeches. (Believed compiled by John Clark Ridpath.) Pictorial cloth. Front hinge broken, else very good. Small's Legislating Handbook of Pennsylvania, the state where Blaine was born. For 1909, ed. by Miller, pub. by Harrisburg Publishing, 1,014 pp. Presents an impressive overview of the political scene, including voting records, officials, courts, laws, and more. Front cover hinge broken, cover worn, contents fine and clean. Both titles rare. Congressional Directory. 61st Congress, 3rd Session. First edition, 1910, Government Printing Office, Washington, 492 pp., cloth, index. With silver imprint "For use of United States Congress." Very fine. $60-80 (3 books)

19-6. McKinley. Large print, "In Memoriam William McKinley 28th President," about 11 x 14, portrait of the assassinated President, surrounded by silver metallic wreath, colorful flags and eagle, with words "God's Will Be Done." In contemporary carved metal frame. A few small nicks near edge of print background, wear on finish of frame. Facial image fine. With newspaper reporting assassination, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sept. 7, 1901, 16 pp. Oversize, large portrait of McKinley on front page, below headline and details. "Pres. M'Kinley Shot Down By an Anarchist." Paper toned, light edge wear at right margin and center fold, else appears unopened. $200-250 (2 pcs.)

19-7. Democratic Convention of 1936. Impressive book of the F.D.R.-Garner Convention, Roosevelt's second term, in Philadelphia. Soft cover, 11 x 14, 394 pp. Wonderful full page photos, articles, and ads. Light cover wear, else fine. $75-90

19-8. Specimen Ballot. Pennsylvania, 19 x 24 ¹/₂ , including such names as Gifford Pinchot running for U.S. Senator, together with U.S. representatives and state offices. Parties include Bull Moose, Roosevelt Progressive, Socialist, Prohibition, Keystone, Washington Industrialist, Personal Liberty, as well as Democratic and Republican. No date, but probably 1912-14. Paper, original folds, separation in several areas, light soiling on verso. Rare. $90-125

19-9. Herbert Hoover. Group of six campaign items, 1928: 1) Button, "Hoover-Curtis," ⁵/₈ " pinback. 2) Thimble, "Hoover-Curtis," red on silver. 3) Small red enamel elephant pin, "Hoover-Curtis," ³/₄ " long. 4) Peach silk kerchief, embroidered "Hoover for President" in three colors. Finely finished hem. 5) Picture book for children, 24 pp., 7 x 8 ¹/₂ , of Hoover's life. All preceding in very good condition. 6) Booklet by author Kathleen Norris on Hoover, 12 pp., photo on cover. Centerfold. 7) U.S. Food Administration, of which Hoover was Director after World War I. Certificate, 13 ³/₄ x 19, framed, under glass. Awarded to George Stockey as member. On brown paper, government seal at top, signed by Hoover. Signature faded. $100-125 (7 pcs.)

19-10. "Liberal Republican Convention." Cincinnati, Ohio, May 1872, Proceedings covering three days. Horace Greeley nominated as President. Wrappers, 40 pp., including letter from the Convention to Greeley and Greeley's reply: "...Though thousands stand ready to condemn your every act, hardly a syllable of criticism or cavil has been aimed at your Platform...." The 1872 election was one of multiple political parties. Greeley, also endorsed by Democrats, was badly beaten in the election; he died before Election Day. Pub. by Baker & Godwin, N.Y. Corner of first few pages folded, else fine. $75-100

19-11. Tribute to Garfield. Thick pamphlet, The Poets' Tributes to Garfield, "The collection of poems written for The Boston Daily Globe, and many other poems, with biography and portrait." Pub. by Moses King, Cambridge, Mass., 1881, 5 ¹/₂ x 8, 80 pp., obsequious but highly artistic pictorial wrappers. Including poems written in memory of Garfield by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Julia Ward Howe, Walt Whitman, and many others, together with dramatic account of "The Assassin's Hand," funeral proceedings, and more. Cover wear and corner chipping, coffee stain at corner first few leaves, else good. Suitable for framing or display. $40-60

19-12. Two Presidential Appeals. Two items: 1) Unusual combination of messages: "Vote for...Blaine and Logan" flyer from Presidential campaign of 1884. One side imprinted with guides to "Young Voters"; on verso, "An Appeal to Young Men," by James A. Garfield, glorifying the virtues of the Republican Party (from the days when he was the Republican leader, 1876-81). 3 ¹/₂ x 7. Fingertip-sized area foxed, else fine. 2) Woodrow Wilson Memorial Day Message, May 30, 1918, 4 pp., orange paper. Containing his official Proclamation, the Program for the day, including decoration of graves, a hymn, and verses of "Star Spangled Banner." Light folds, else very good. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

19-13. Gerald F. Ford. Collection of 16 pieces of Ford memorabilia from campaign, White House, and after: 1) Seven pinback buttons, two are 3 ¹/₂ ". 2) Three labels from reelection campaign. 3) Time magazine, Aug. 19, 1974, containing an extensive section on Ford. 4) Three T.Ls.S. (printed signatures), on flyer, Christmas card, etc. Very good to very fine. $70-90 (16 pcs.)

19-14. Levi Woodbury. Called "The Rock of New England Democracy" based on his Senate work; also served as Gov. of N.H., jurist, speaker, Sec. of Navy, and Sec. of Treasury. D.S., 1834, as Sec. of Treasury, partly printed letter authorizing importation of merchandise. Signature light. $50-70

19-15. Harrison G. Otis. Massachusetts statesman: Congressman, Senator, Speaker, Pres. of Senate. A.L.S., Washington, Mar. 9, 1820, 2 pp., to Joseph Ball, Esq. Integral address-leaf with frank "Free H.G. Otis." Regarding past legal judgment of 1797 about which his recollection is "feeble and confused." Wear at folds, else good. $100-125

20-1. "Wonderful Magazine." Or New Weekly Entertainer. Bound volume, undated but c. 1793, 480 pp., as Vol. 3. Articles, some illustrated, of unusual events: bizarre, magical, heroic. Even at this date, these short accounts make "wonderful" reading. Published by Hood, London. Calf covers worn, one board loose, some foxing. Very rare. $200-400

20-2. "Melodies." Book of "songs, national airs, and sacred songs," by Thomas Moore, Esq. Published by Williams, Exeter, 1836. Containing words for these songs, plus "several never before published in America." 192 pp., including index and section at back providing interesting facts on most of the songs. Leather covers show wear at corners, foxing. Rare; no copies found online. $125-150

20-3. Quakers. Treatise of Fundamental Doctrines...of Society of Friends, by Jesse Kersey. Published by Cooledge, Concord, 1818, 142 pp. Leather worn, uniform toning, ex-lib., else good. $50-60

20-4. Atlas. 1826, by John L. Blake, published by Cooke, N.Y., 196 pp., plus charts, two world maps, and prints. "Geographical, Chronological, and Historical Atlas...View of the present state of all the Empires, Kingdoms, States & Colonies...." Including interesting Chronological Chart of Republic of America for 1776 to 1820. Marbled boards, foxing, very good. Scarce. $125-150

20-5. "American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West." By Josiah Priest. Presentation of evidence that an ancient people inhabited America centuries before Columbus. Published by Hoffman & White, Albany, N.Y., 1834, 400 pp., leather (scuffed). Contains folding map. Frontispiece incomplete, light scattered foxing, else very good. Larned 584 ("Extensively read in its day..."); Howes P-592; Sabin 65484; Flake 6755; Thompson 944; Field 1245; Pilling 3132; S&S 20818. $125-150

20-6. "The Mechanic's Calculator." Book of "Principles, Rules & Tables...of Mathematics & Mechanics," by William Grier, civil engineer. Published by Blackie, Glasgow (Scotland), 1809, 342 pp., tables and illus. Cloth, index. Covers loose, light edge toning, contents clean. Of utmost rarity: no copies of any edition located online, in Library of Congress, or British Library; no copies of this early edition in any COPAC library. $450-550

20-7. "Franco-German War of 1870-71..." Also Paris Under the Commune, a Second Reign of Terror, Murder, and Madness, by L.P. Brockett, M.D. With maps and illustrations; color foldout map as frontispiece (has tear). Published by Goodspeed, N.Y., 1871, First Edition, 642 pp., cloth, gilt design on spine. Light shelf wear, contents about fine. $60-80

20-8. "Life of Maj. Gen. James Jackson." By Thomas U.P. Charlton, "citizen of Savannah." Published by Randolph, Augusta, Ga., 1809, 215 pp., cloth cover (soiled). Occasional manuscript comments written in. Binding broken, contents very good. Of utmost rarity: only the 1897 reprints located online. $250-350

20-9. "Gleason's Pictorial." Bound volume of the illustrated weekly, Jan. 1, 1853 to Dec. 24, 1853 (Vol. 485). 11 x 15, of the day's news events, including political, military, entertainment, oddities, Commodore Perry, Crystal Palace, etc., pictured with extensive articles. Cloth. Front cover and first few pp. loose, light waterstains, light edge toning, else clean. Title page a showpiece, each issue with outstanding masthead showing ships. Illustrations range from 4 x 4 to double-page 15 x 22. $90-110

20-10. Women's Education. Group of three books: 1) Russell Sage College, the First 25 Years, by Patton. Inspiring story of 1916-41, the period when the school grew from Mrs. Willard's Seminary to Russell Sage College. Published by Snyder, Troy, N.Y., 237 pp., cloth. 2) A School for Girls, National Park Seminary, a junior college for young women in Forest Glen, Maryland, suburb of Washington, D.C. Elaborate college catalogue for 1927-28, 130 pp., cloth, over 100 illus. Cover soiling, else fine. 3) Autumn in the Valley, by Mrs. Winthrop Chanler. Biography of one upper-class woman in upstate New York, of her education, achievements, etc. Published by Little, Brown, Boston, 1936, cloth, illus. About fine. $60-70 (3 pcs.)

20-11. Crispus Attucks. Known as the first person killed in the American Revolution, he is noted in the Annual Register of 1770, a summation of the year's events. Published in London, 1803 edition, the volume contains an extensive account of "the unhappy riot at Boston" (later known as the Boston Massacre). In the extensive article describing the events wherein several persons were wounded and killed, it is stated: "A mulatto man, named Crispus Attucks, born in Framingham, who was here in order to go to North Carolina also was killed instantly; the balls entering his breast, one of them in special goring the right lobe of the lungs, and a great part of the liver, most horribly." Article mentions a special committee was formed, including John Hancock, protesting the Reply to the occurrence by the British military, and culminating in a trial of the British Capt. Preston, who was represented by no less than John Adams. Total of 9 pp. on this matter. Plus reports on education of children, hurricane, money, and much more. Calf, 512 pp., gilt ornamentation on spine. Pleasing appearance. Fine. $225-325

20-12. Annual Register 1850. The year's news, including death of Pres. Taylor, passage of Fugitive Slave Bill, and California's admission as a state. London printing, 1851, 837 pp. plus index. Summary covers wide area: historical events, business, exploration, patents, law, affairs of state, etc. Leather covers detached, spine worn, but binding tight, contents very fine. $100-125

20-13. New York City in 1855. The Knickerbocker, monthly magazine, bound volume of six issues, Jan.-June, 656 pp. in all. A blend of short stories, travel, poetry, city happenings, and general gossip. Published by Hueston, New York City. Covers detached, spine damaged, ex-lib., wear on a few pages, else contents clean and generally fine. $50-60

21-1. Collection of In-Person Autographs. 1) Frank Sinatra, on half of $1 bill obtained in person c. 1940 by friend from his early New Jersey beginnings. In blue ink. Bill understandably shows wear, but about fine. Not having a plain piece of paper on that night, the autograph-seeker presented this dollar bill to Sinatra, and had him sign twice; the bill was then separated into halves, to provide two friends with "Old Blue Eyes'" signature. 2) Glenn Miller, unique form of his signature: in pencil, on empty package of Chesterfield cigarettes. Obtained on Nov. 29, 1941, when playing at New York City's Hotel Pennsylvania, basis for his signature song "Pennsylvania 6-5000." Light, but rare thus. 3) Album of signatures, obtained in person 1941-42, containing twelve signatures: Glenn Miller (in dark pencil), Jimmy Dorsey (in dark ink), Bob Everly (ink), Tex Beneke (pencil), Claude Thornhill (ink), and other band and vocal performers. Album 5 x 6, imitation leather with clasp. Fine. Wonderful nostalgia, with delightful first-hand provenance. $550-650 (group)

21-2. "Lost Boundaries." Screenplay, inscribed by producer Louis de Rochemont on flyleaf, with message, "To Bob Dunn, Friend and Counselor - whose encouragement and able assistance helped immeasurably to bring Lost Boundaries to the screen and to its ultimate success." Signed 1950, Newington, N.H. Hardcover, cloth, leather trim, marbled endpapers, 97 pp., with numerous sepia glossy 8 x 10 photos from the film, a drama of real life from The Reader's Digest. Stars included Mel Ferrer and Beatrice Pearson. A few pages near front have minor waterstains near top edge, light cover edge wear, else fine. $75-125

21-3. Danny Kaye. View Image   Entertainer, in films and on stage, comedian "par excellance." A.L.S., Apr. 19 (no year, but original accompanying envelope dated Apr. 19, 1937), 2 pp. Written to girlfriend Holly Fine (later his wife), at the start of his spectacular career, about the difficulties in sending the letter by Clipper. Envelope bears nine rubber stampings including "First Flight," "San Francisco," "Hong Kong," Auckland, N.Z." "This is the first Clipper going all the way to Australia by Air...I never felt so alone in my life. I realize more than ever how much a part of me you are...." A long letter, written in a small, neat hand, signed "Danny," about saving his money to buy material, working in the clubs in winter. "I know I can do good if I have good material to back me up." About fine. Envelope with some wear, but stampings are clear. Mailed from New York City's City Hall Station to Auckland, via San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Sydney. Unusual. $250-450 (2 pcs.)

21-4. Carole Landis. Hollywood's blonde sex symbol of the 1940's, a suicide at age 28, said to have been triggered by a love affair with actor Rex Harrison. T.L.S., Mar. 20, 1947, on her letterhead, to correspondent "Jammy." "...I'm so glad you liked A Scandal in Paris and the broadcast. Know what you mean by Jimmy Jackson, he is very earnest. We have about 2 more weeks to go on the new picture, Out of the Blue... I'm to make another picture for Eagle-Lion afterwards...." With additional details about the shooting schedule. Signed "Carole." A paragraph added in her hand: "The role in Out of the Blue is a light one by the way. I play George Brent's wife - very bossy at the start but considerably toned down at the end. C." Very fine and rare. With original typed envelope. $300-350 (2 pcs.)

21-5. Minstrels and Music, Films and Radio, Stage and Dance. Collection of 40 items from a broad vista of the entertainment world: 1) Minstrels: program booklets (3) and flyers (11) for minstrel shows, 1910-14. 2) Broadway: playbills (6) of Vivian Leigh, Lawrence Olivier, Helen Hayes, Ethel Barrymore, Henry Fonda, 1940's and 1950's, and 5 flyers for various stage offerings. 3) Films: softcover book for children on how movies are made, sponsored by Coca-Cola; "Big Little" book on movie Dinky starring Jackie Cooper, 1935; souvenir magazine for a Japanese film on the Korean War, 8 x 11 ¹/₂ , 24 pp., all in Japanese, about 70 photos, glossy format. 4) Circus: broadside listing dozens to be presented in the "Big Show" (no circus named). 5) Radio, Ice Capades, ballet, Ted Shawn's men's dance group: program booklet for each. 6) Opera and concerts: program booklets, Stokowski, Showboat, Don Cossack Chorus, etc. 7) Recordings: booklet in English and Japanese for American song hits by Columbia Records. Varied condition, fair to fine. A wide assemblage, including uncommon and interesting pieces. $200-400 (40 pcs.)

21-6. Entertainers. Group of three, all signed in restaurants: 1) Cary Grant, signed in light pencil on blank area of oversize postcard, Dunes at Las Vegas. "Happy Days and Nights at the Dunes, Cary Grant." 2) Ethel Merman and Audrey Meadows each signing with brief message on front of two separate menus of Whyte's, New York City. 1954 and 1957, respectively. Large, dark signatures of these Broadway and TV (The Honeymooners) stars. $125-150 (3 pcs.)

21-7. "Gone With the Wind." Oversize original program booklet, 9 x 12, 20 pp., with 26 lithographs, many in color, showing scenes during production of the film, and of the actors and others associated with the movie. Interesting descriptive text about the classic. Sold in theatres during 1930's for 25 . Minor edge toning, affecting no live text, else fine. $125-175

21-8. Entertainment Vista. Group of six items, 1895-1940's: 1) Moving Picture World, early film trade magazine, issue of Dec. 16, 1916, 143 pp., filled with advertising for new films, including Norma Talmadge, Nazimova, Francis X. Bushman, and articles. Full-page ad showing Charlie Chaplin in The Rink. Spine wear, contents fine. 2) Postcard of Humphrey Bogart, "Then and Now": "then" as a child of about 3, "now" as a young actor. 3) Katherine Blythe, a young actress with Valentine Stock Co., Halifax, 1895, in elaborate dress with parasol, on 8 x 10 photo on mount. Her real name Katherine Brunhard Ketcham Stark noted on verso. 4) Postcard photo of Thais Lawton, actress of early 1920's. 5) See and Hear book by Will H. Hays, 1929, 63 pp., on history of the motion picture. Hays was known as the "czar" of films, having acted as a virtual censor for many years. Some discoloration of cloth cover, else very good. 6) Teaspoon with likeness of Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Silver color metal. V.G. $80-100 (6 pcs.)

21-9. Frank Buck's "Bring 'em Back Alive." Window card for the film on Buck's true-life jungle adventures. 4 x 17 ¹/₂ , bright colors on one side, text and black-and-white illustration on verso. Original folds, else about fine. Scarce. $150-200

21-10. Theatre Programs. Mostly 1920's, Washington, D.C., N.Y., and Philadelphia. Group of 7, single page and booklet. Including Walter Hampton, Katherine Cornell, et al. Generally good. $30-50 (7 pcs.)

21-11. Harold Lloyd. Great comedian of the 1920's. Book Speedy, based on Lloyd's comedy, novelized by Russell Holman. Published by Grosset & Dunlap, N.Y., 1928, 274 pp., including photos from Lloyd's films. Cloth. Shelf wear, contents very good. $40-50

21-12. "Porgy and Bess." Record album of the original New York production of Gershwin's folk opera. Decca Records, 78 rpm, set of four (both sides), in album. Orchestra conducted by Alexander Smallens. Original cast including Anne Brown and Todd Duncan. $40-50

21-13. W.C. Fields. Comedian of the Golden Days of film. Record of his "Temperance Lecture," an apt subject for Fields, who was known for his considerable consumption of spirits. 33 ¹/₃ rpm long-playing record, both sides, Jay Records, in original case. $30-40

21-14. Opera Libretti. Group of 26 different from the repertory of Metropolitan Opera House, N.Y., c. 1900, various publishers. Also five, 1867-88. About 50 pp. each, pictorial covers. Plus about 40 typescripts of stories of the operas. Excellent opera buff's assemblage. Fine. $65-85 (about 70 pcs.)

21-15. The Power of Hollywood. Unusual T.L.S. of Joe Schenck, on ornately engraved letterhead "Office of the President, United Artists Corp.," N.Y., Jan. 4, 1935, to prominent Los Angeles Herald writer Jimmy Starr. "You have taken a few jabs at Merle. I would be very much pleased if you would discontinue doing it and would appreciate it...if you can promise me that you will do as I ask you to...." Referring to Merle Oberon, who created a sensation by marrying a Brazilian tycoon, moving to Mexico, and building one of the finest jewelry collections in the world. Minor edge wrinkles, else fine. $45-65

21-16. Superman. Authentic, rare signature "Sincerely, George Reeves," the original television "Superman," who made his screen debut in Gone With the Wind. In thick Waterman-blue ink. Mounted on chipboard. Soft crease just touching "S" of "Sincerely" and "G" of "George"; grey ply showing at blank corner, easily matted, else very dark, bold and fine. With old magazine photo showing him as "Superman," twisting a dumbbell into a pretzel. Provenance: our Auction, 1983. $800-1000 (2 pcs.)

22-1. Norman Rockwell. Group of four well-known prints, in color, each signed by Rockwell: young boy painting fence, two children in a cave, young boy with black man, and teenage couple. Each signed, "Sincerely, Norman Rockwell." All 12 ¹/₂ x 16 ¹/₂ , thin blue border. Verso toned, some minor edge defects, signatures rather light, apparently signed many years ago; two signatures retraced, perhaps by Rockwell. $650-800 (4 pcs.)

22-2. Marc Chagall. Russian painter, identified with Impressionist School. Touches of village life, animals, rooster, young lovers frequently seen in his works. Authentic signature in pink crayon on cover of program booklet, 9 x 12, of dancers of the Ballet Russe, 32 pp. Cover shows a pair of dancers en pointe, and some of Chagall's characteristic features of animals, etc., against a dark blue background. C. 1950. Choice, and lovely for framing. $200-250

22-3. Painted Ivory Miniature. View Image   Of young English royal lady, 18th century, costumed a la Gainsborough in large picture hat and curls. Oval, 1 ¹/₂ x 2, color, set in wine velvet mat and square 4 x 4 tile frame. Artist: Dimes. A gem. $300-500 (Reserve $350)

22-4. Charles Dana Gibson. Creator of the "Gibson Girl," whose illustrations filled magazines of the early 20th century. A.L.S., Nov. 14, 1942, on his letterhead of "Seven Hundred Acre Island," Maine, to noted photographer Bachrach. "Your letter has just reached me up here...do whatever you wish about the photo. Being very human about small things I always warm up to a man who says he is interested in what I have done so by all means let him have a photo...." Signed "C.D. Gibson." His bold, extravagant script completely fills the 8 ¹/₂ x 11 page. Very fine. $200-250

22-5. Andy Warhol. View Image   American pop artist, color reproduction, 8 ¹/₂ x 9, of author Truman Capote in red hat, 1979. Signed by Warhol in white margin with black marking pen. Choice. $400-450

22-6. Andy Warhol. Large sig. in black marker on cover of program titled, "Endangered Species - Andy Warhol." 6 x 9, 4 pp. Slight bleeding of ink, lending a pleasing lavender cast around letters. $275-300

22-7. Roy Lichtenstein. View Image   American artist. Signed museum card of his work "Maybe," showing a cartoon-like drawing of girl's face, in color, 1965. Very fine. $50-75

22-8. Artist's Signatures. Group of four signed First Day Covers, three of which show color reproductions of their work: Dong Kingman, Yaacov Agan (founder of Optic Art Movement), Edna Hebel, and caricaturist Al Hirschfeld. All choice. $125-175 (4 pcs.)

22-9. Juan Miró. View Image   Spanish painter, identified with Cubist school. First Day Cover with authentic Miró signature. Paris postmark, 1974, honoring Miró, with brilliantly colored postage stamp imitating a painting by Miró pictured on left half of envelope. Both painting and stamp in red, green, and black, on blue background. Choice. $100-150

22-10. Chagall. Authentically signed in black crayon, 8 ³/₄ x 11 ¹/₂ , color lithograph of one of his famous works: mother and child, father in background surrounded by some of Chagall's motifs, including rooster, small animal, diminutive houses. Colors suggest stained glass. From an album showing 28 gouaches exhibited 1968, New York City. Excellent. $225-275

22-11. Chagall. View Image   Dramatic design for "Water color for the third-act Curtain: Cornfield on a summer afternoon." 14 x 20, double-page lithograph, with original vertical half-fold from book illustrating Chagall's works. This is his stage design for ballet "Aleko," with music by Rachmaninoff. Bright yellow background with overpowering sun, rendered both in red with projecting rays and as a bulls-eye in red and white. Small blue boat and orange grass in foreground. Authentic signature in Chagall's customary black crayon. Tremendous impact. Very fine. $250-350

22-12. Chagall. Authentic signature in lower blank margin of poster lithograph for an exhibit at Musée Galliera, Paris, under patronage of Gen. Charles de Gaulle, President of France. 9 ¹/₂ x 12, in red, yellow, and black of a busy street: people, animals, circus performer et al. 1963. With some uncommon humorous touches. Signed in black crayon. Excellent. $200-250

22-13. Chagall. Color lithograph of Rabbi with green face, yellow beard, Hebrew lettering in background. Authentic signature in light blue crayon on black coat. 9 x 12. One of his most famous works. Excellent. $225-275

22-14. Chagall. View Image   Smiling portrait in front of one of his works in tile. Authentic signature in black crayon. Photo on verso shows a large portion of the work. 11 ³/₈ x 12, from a book on Chagall. Choice. $150-200

22-15. Chagall. Authentic large signature in black crayon on one-ruble note (Russian), 1898. Attractive orange design, 3 ¹/₂ x 6. Crisp. Unusual. $150-175

23-1. Full Plate Ambrotype. View Image   1855, of young boys playing in front of an ice-house in upper New York State. Plate, approx. 9 x 11, under glass, oval cutout, set in wood frame of 1871, beautifully hand-carved. Fine, rare, and unique. $900-1200 (Reserve $750)

23-2. Daguerreotype by Southworth & Hawes. View Image   Noted for their realistic portrayals, particularly of faces, and details of the pose not usually shown in photography of 1843 to 1862, when they worked together in Boston. Southworth's work in advancing the technical aspects, and Hawes' background as a portrait painter, combined to give their daguerreotypes a distinctive quality easily recognized. Their "dags," which were seldom signed, include some of the most famous personalities of pre-Civil War America. This example is of a smiling father, seated beside a young son, another son standing behind them. Size 6 x 7 ¹/₂ , wine velvet facing. A few minor scuffs on leather case, oval gold-tone mat. Distinctive Southworth & Hawes details are evident: the position of the left hand on all three figures is the same; while relaxed, it contributes to a family resemblance. The same is true of the upper portions of the faces, adding to a strong feeling of a family group. Some portions of mat showing mottling. Very fine image from one of the early practitioners of the daguerreotype. $950-1250 (Reserve $850)

23-3. Daguerreotype. Of a handsome man, high cravat, satin vest. Splendid image, gold metal frame in floral pattern case. Red velvet with unusual lyre pattern facing. Very fine. Also, carte of bearded man, photographer's imprint on verso, J.S. Hendel, Augusta, Maine. Fine. $90-125 (2 pcs.)

23-4. The West in 1890. Group of 60 sepia photos going West from Chicago: North Dakota, Montana, Mt. Shasta, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, San Francisco, to the Pacific. Each 3 ¹/₂ x 4 ¹/₂ , neatly mounted on 9 ¹/₂ x 12 boards. Fine, interesting group. $150-250 (60 pcs.)

23-5. Horses. Varied group of 8 photos, c. 1900, 5 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₂ to 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ¹/₂ , some sepia, two dated, three with imprint, "Winburn" and "Johnson, Monterey, Calif., 1895." Most are group images: on sleds, parade wagons, two-seater carriages, etc., a few enlisting a mule to pull. One framed under glass, showing 16 women on horseback, facing camera, c. 1920. Light edge wear, images fine. $150-200 (8 pcs.)

23-6. Tintypes. Lot of 11: children (6), men (2), and women (3). 1 ¹/₂ x 3 to 2 ³/₈ x 3 ¹/₂ . Images include a young boy on crutches; two little boys who appear to have outgrown their clothes, shaking hands; a little girl on her mother's lap, proudly exhibited (this framed under glass); a small boy in cap and large white collar; two groups of men, one of nine, the other of three men. Each of the women an individual study: one especially fine of an older woman, in voluminous skirt, her hand resting on a book. Some minor faults, generally better than average images. $100-200 (11 pcs.)

23-7. Painted Miniature of Cosimo I de Medici. View Image   Known as "Cosimo the Great" (1519-1574), Duke of Florence, and regarded as Machiavelli's "Prince." As a young man, hatless, wearing chest armor, bust view. He took power at age 17; his rule exhibited the deeds that the Medicis were known for. The painting, however, is a finely executed one, of a quiet, serious-looking young man. Oval, 2 ¹/₂ x 3 ¹/₂ , under glass, set in an antique frame of gold and velvet. By Brouzino(?), early 1700's. Excellent. An outstanding piece. $950-1450 (Reserve $800)

23-8. Photographic Memorabilia. Lot of 16 photo portraits, late 1800's to about 1940, assorted presentations: 1) Teacher and class of about 20 boys and girls, 1920's, 7 x 14, on board. 2) Carte of young boy in full Scottish kilt attire. 3) Eight cabinet photos, most with photographer's imprint: man in Masonic regalia, woman in Salvation Army bonnet, actor Chauncey Olcott in costume, etc. 4) Group of six in photographer's folders, from 3 x 6 to 6 x 9. Including three of young women, one of young man, two of little children. Condition about fine to very fine. $100-150 (16 pcs.)

23-9. Daguerreotype. Of a pretty girl, in short ruffled-sleeve frock. 2 ¹/₄ x 2 ³/₄ , nice case with floral design. Cover separated. Very fine image. $60-80

23-10. Hawaii. As it was in the 1930's and 1940's: Album of over 100 snapshots, including sights, soldiers, hula dancers, etc. Sizes 2 x 2 ¹/₂ to 3 ¹/₂ x 5, a number in sepia. Several outstanding military sights: lineup of more than twenty planes on the ground, stretching into the horizon; a military presentation, multiple flags flying; several military drills; a long procession of the Army on parade. Fine quality of photography.  Also: Four snapshots, early 1950's Color booklet, Hawaii views, 1951, 24 pp., 6 x 9. Fine. Picture book, c. 1935, 10 x 13, many black-and-white photos of Hawaiian life, including several pages of F.D.R.'s visit as President with his young sons. Some edge wear, contents fine. $100-150 (3 pcs.)

24-1. Tom Swift. Group of three: 1) Tom Swift & the Great Oil Slick, by Victor Appleton, 1924, 210 pp., pictorial cloth. Some d.j. wear, light toning of pages, hinges loosening. 2) Tom Swift & His Diving Seacopter, by Victor Appleton II, 1956, 214 pp. No d.j., some edge wear of pictorial cover, else about fine. 3) Tom Swift In the Caves of Nuclear Fire, by V. Appleton II, 1956, 214 pp. Edge toning of cloth cover, d.j. very good. All published by Grosset & Dunlap, N.Y. $75-90 (3 pcs.)

24-2. Tom Swift. Group of three, all with dustjackets: 1) Tom Swift & His House on Wheels, by Victor Appleton, 1929. Published by Whitman, N.Y., 216 pp. Pages toned at edge, some minor stains on cloth cover, d.j. about fine. 2) Tom Swift & His Diving Seacopter, by V. Appleton II, 1956, 214 pp. Published by Grosset & Dunlap, N.Y. Cloth cover, spine light-sunned, d.j. very good. 3) Tom Swift & His Outpost in Space, by V. Appleton II, 1955, 210 pp. Cloth cover slightly worn, d.j. about fine. $75-90 (3 pcs.)

24-3. Classics. Bestsellers of the past, c. 1890-1931. Group of nine: 1) Tarzan of the Apes, by Burroughs. Pub. by Grosset & Dunlap, N.Y., 1914, 314 pp., cloth. Toned, else good. 2) Don Quixote, by Cervantes. Pub. by American News, c. 1890, 644 pp., illus., embossed cloth cover worn, contents clean. 3) Castle of the Carpathians, by Jules Verne. Pub. by Saalfield, N.Y., 1901, 211 pp., pictorial cloth cover with wear, else very good. 4) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, by Jules Verne. Pub. by Belford, Clarke, Chicago, c. 1900, 340 pp., pictorial cloth cover. Light edge toning, shaken. 5) Black Arrow, by Stevenson, two copies, both pub. by Saalfield, Ohio: 1931, 254 pp. One toned, with d.j., very good, the other with color pictorial cover, 1926, fine. 6) The Deerslayer, by Cooper, pub. by Alden, N.Y. c. 1906, 512 pp., illus., cloth cover edge wear, first few leaves shaken, contents clean. 7) Little Men, by Louisa May Alcott. Pub. by Little, Brown, Boston, 1911, 381 pp., pictorial cloth. Shelf wear, light edge toning of contents, else clean. 8) Pinocchi, by Callodi, 1926, 254 pp., illus., pub. by Whitman, Chicago. Front cover warped, contents fine. $75-100 (9 pcs.)

24-4. Diminutive Classics. Charming collection of eight small-size children's books c. 1900, of well-known stories and poems for young people, published by various American houses: The Night Before Christmas, Little Lame Prince, Snow White and Rose Red, Hark the Herald Angels, Holly Berries by Charles Dickens, Ring Out Wild Bells by Tennyson, J. Cole, and The Red Apple. All about 5 x 7, varying from 16 to 64 pp. each. Three with gold leaf on beautifully illustrated pages. Varying condition. Attractive group. $75-100 (8 pcs.)

24-5. "The Art of Walt Disney..." From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdom, by Christopher Finch. Oversize book, three-dimensional Mickey on cover, with original clear imprinted plastic jacket. 10 ¹/₂ x 13 ¹/₂ , 458 pp., profusely illustrated in color and black-and-white. Book abounds in unusual touches: a foldout title page opening to 31" wide; each section opens with a full-page gilt cartoon character; double-page views and unexpected foldouts within the book. Published by Abrams, N.Y., 1973, index. An outstanding presentation on the making of Walt Disney's cartoons. Some wear of plastic jacket, light toning at edge of white cover, else very fine. A triumph in the art of the book. $225-275

24-6. "Boy Scout Handbook." 1911, First Edition, 400 pp., olive drab pictorial paper cover showing boy scout raising hat in air. Printed by Country Life Printing, Garden City, N.Y., illustrated, index. Introduction dated June 1, 1911; probable printing date Aug. 31, to correspond with page count. At this time, the National Council of the Boy Scouts included Theodore Roosevelt, August Belmont, Winston Churchill, Adm. George Dewey, Eli Whitney, and William H. Taft among the nearly 200 members. Soiling, but binding intact and internally clean. Very scarce. $900-1200

24-7. "Boy Scout Handbooks." Two: 1) 1920, pale green, pictorial paper covers on cloth, showing scout waving flag, 492 pp., index. Edge toning of pages, cover soiling, pencil notes at top of Preface, title page loose. 2) 1935, profile of scout on pictorial cover, heavy paper, dark blue background of Lincoln and others, 658 pp., index, songs. Green text. Cover wear, contents fine. $70-90 (2 pcs.)

24-8. Dickens and Poe. Group of two: 1) A Child's History of England, by Charles Dickens. The Dickens flair presents events of history in an entertaining style; great reading for adults as well. Published by Phoenix, N.Y., 1892, 402 pp. Cover worn, pages very toned. 2) Edgar A. Poe's Poems in a superior presentation, heavy paper edition bordered in red, ornate cover design, pages gilt-edged three sides, Poe's portrait as frontispiece. Flyleaves toned, shelf wear, but still above average. $60-80 (2 books)

24-9. Tom Corbett, Space Cadet. Group of six, all with vividly colorful dustjackets in fine condition: Stand By for Mars!, The Space Pioneers, Danger in Deep Space, On the Trail of the Space Pirates, Treachery in Outer Space, and The Robot Rocket. 1952-56. Illus. Light d.j. edge wear, two with price stickers removed from spine, else bright, and internally excellent, perhaps unread. $35-45 (6 books)

25-1. Carrier Union New Year's Address. An elaborate example of the offering by the newspaper delivery boy or man who had delivered the newspaper to his customers all year. The presentation was a customary solicitation for a small gift. This practice, begun in eighteenth century America, persisted until well into the nineteenth century. This Carrier's Address, dated Jan. 1, 1890, broadside-style, 16 x 20 ¹/₂ , printed one side only in dark blue ink, elaborate border on four sides, with stanzas of eight lines each, thirteen verses in all, reviewing the events of the past year, 1889, in verse: labor's demands, the International Congress, Stanley in Africa, Paris Exposition, etc. Tiny ink blot under date, light contemporary pencil markings on verso, else clean and fine. An unusual addition to a newspaper collection! $140-180

25-2. "The Liberator." William Lloyd Garrison's anti-slavery newspaper, issue of Nov. 27, 1863, 4 pp., containing full-column coverage of the "Consecration of the Cemetery at Gettysburg." Describes Lincoln's arrival late at night, his gracious impromptu greeting, Sec. Seward's more extended speech, and the morning ceremonies. Attendance of 15,000 people, dirge by the band, military and civil procession, oration by Everett, and Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Address, in full. In conclusion, Lincoln went to church, arm in arm, with soldier Tom Burns, the elderly man who had joined the Gettysburg fighting. Large masthead across width of paper with three scenes from black history. Articles on Lincoln's Emancipation policy, Freedman's Relief Society, H.W. Beecher in London, Wendell Phillips, and gathering of one million signatures by Loyal Women of the Republic opposing slavery. A few very minor foxing dots, else fine, clean and infrequently found in such superior condition. Outstanding example, incorporating the events of the Gettysburg memorial. $350-450

25-3. "Preparing the Public to Receive the Declaration of Independence..." Pennsylvania Evening Post, Mar. 19, 1777, 4 pp. "...A native of this province, just returned from England, has attempted to defend the principles and conduct of his countrymen; but the editor presumes that the present publication may serve a more important end. It is one of the latest political essays, and almost the only one that appeared in England for the purpose of preparing the public to receive the Declaration of Independence. It contains many proofs of American forbearance, and enumerates a series of facts by which ministerial cruelity, injustice, and want of faith, are fully established...He must be an obstinate infidel who can still doubt whether it was not high time for us to separate from such a state...." Also paragraph, signed in type by Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress, writes referring to prisoners of war; announcement of the Whig Society advising that the civil magistrates be notified of any "plots of a cruel and ambitious enemy..."; recruits belonging to Congress' Own Regiment to report. Among advertisements: "Wanted, board & lodging for a single gentleman...in an agreeable family...A Tory family will not do...." The Declaration of Independence proved to be one of the great documents of the world, presented here from a unique vantage point. Some separation at spine, light foxing, else fine and clean. $250-350

25-4. World's Largest Newspaper. Morning Courier & New York Enquirer, July 3, 1852, each page 27 wide by 31 high. Containing news of Congress, editorial on Henry Clay, sales, shipping lines, amusements, N.Y. market prices, travel, boarding, wanted, etc. 4 pp., all columns with black borders. Folds, else very good. $60-80

25-5. "Anti-Slavery Bugle." Sept. 4, 1846, Salem, Ohio, abolitionist newspaper not only against slavery, but also anti-Mexican War. Articles on slave auction held in Washington, scenes of the war in Monterey, attacks on the President. Excellent example of the period: Northern anti-slavery paper plus display of permissiveness allowed papers critical of war. There was a flurry of lawsuits against newspapers during the era. A co-editor here was a woman. Light wear at top margin, else fine. $80-100

25-6. "Zep Makes Trip to U.S. in 62 Hours." Front page headline of Hindenburg's arrival at Lakehurst, photo occupying nearly half of large front page of Philadelphia Inquirer, May 10, 1936, 16 pp. Edge toned, else about fine. With German postcard, unused, showing Hindenburg in the air, above its hanger. Fine. $70-90 (2 pcs.)

25-7. Soldiers Newspapers. Collection of 100 different papers published by Army, Army Air Force, and Naval Air Force personnel during World War II and in the few years following, 1943-48. Eight different titles, 4 to 8 pp. each, including such features as cartoons, photos, comic strips, news of the base or camp, international news, etc. 1) The Wright Take Off, from Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio, 1943-Jan. 1945, air base (17 issues). 2) Post Script, Wright Field, May 1944 and Apr. 1945 (2 issues). 3) 24th Corps Korea Graphic, 1948 (5 issues). With 2 copies of Korea Union Times, 1948. 4) Stoneman Salvo, San Francisco Port of Embarkation, Camp Stoneman, Pittsburg, Calif., Jan. 1948 (2 issues). 5) Daily Pacifican, Philippines, 1948 (2 issues). 6) The Beam, U.S. Naval Air Training, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1944-Jan. 1946 (14 issues). 7) Depot Digest, Zama, Japan, 4th Replacement Depot, 1948 (6 issues). 8) The Alert, Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Kingsville, Texas, 1944-46. Articles on V-E celebration, "colored talent" performing, Forrestal's message on end of the war with Japan. Condition generally very good to fine. $250-300 (100 pcs.)

25-8. London Chronicle, 1769. Group of 8 issues, all 1769, most 8 pp. Some issues with content on America: problems with Indians in Mobile, Ala., West Florida assembly, merchants boycott of English goods, troubles in Boston. Some pages separating at spine, occasional foxing and soiling, but generally very good. $125-225 (8 pcs.)

25-9. "Father Abraham." Regional newspaper, Lancaster, Pa., image of Abraham Lincoln on masthead. Oct. 23, 1868, 4 pp., obviously Republican. Discussion of candidates Grant and Colfax, the coming election, John Brown, slaves, political cartoon. Illustrations. Fold wear, some scattered ink spots. $60-80

25-10. Lindbergh. Group of newspapers reporting events in Lindy's life: 1) Return from France, June 10, 1927, Williamsport (Pa.) Sun, complete paper. 2) Lindy completes air mail flight to Dutch Guiana, Sept. 24, 1929, Gazette Bulletin, complete. 3) Transatlantic air mail planned, Apr. 16, 1931, Harrisburg Telegraph, complete. 4) Lindbergh baby slain, May 13, 1932, front page only. 5) Two full pages on Lindy's flight to France, May 23, 1927, from Boston Evening American. 6) French tabloid La Vie, Dec. 1933, 4 pp., front page on Lindy. Also assorted articles with Lindy news. Edge wear and toning, but generally good. $90-110 (6 pcs.)

25-11. Gettysburg. Group of six souvenir issues, 1962-63, of Gettysburg Times, three issued as "1963 Centennial." Full size, 16 pp. each, illus., with huge stylistic headlines on the Battle, "A Mother's Sacrifice," and "Picket" (sections A, C, and D, respectively). Also, Visitor's Supplement, 1962, 64 pp. Issues of June 30 and Nov. 19, 1963 on Lincoln. Edge toning; papers had been stored folded in quarters. $50-70 (6 pcs.)

26-1. Brass Era License Plates. Unusual matching pair of 1914 Pennsylvania license plates. White on black porcelain, #17121, each with riveted white-metal keystone tag stamped with matching makers numbers. Philadelphia enamelers' stencil on versos. Customary surface rust at mounting flanges and bolt holes, chips at first two letters of "Penna" on one plate, three digits of "1914" on other, and fragment of one large numeral on each plate, 2" rust fracture at end of one plate, and other minor defects. In all, in much above average condition and eminently suitable for display, the enamel with a highly attractive rippled glaze characteristic of this local maker. $60-80 (matching pair)

26-2. Studebaker. Turn-of-century sheet music, "The Studebaker Grand March," by L. Marda. Published by John Church Co., "exclusively for the Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co., South Bend, Indiana." 10 ¹/₂ x 13 ¹/₂ , 6 pp. in all, highly ornate Christmas-red and -green covers, with finely detailed vignette of "The First Studebaker Shop, 1850" and oval inset of "The Original Studebaker Home near Gettysburg, Pa." Entire outside back cover with striking poster-style treatment, "Studebaker Vehicle Works - Largest in the World - Vehicles of Every Description," with aerial view of their 98-acre facilities, ornate banners, 20 postage-stamp-size vignettes of different horse-drawn vehicles, and exhaustive alphabetical list of their products, including "automobiles, bob sleds, doctors' buggies, drummers' wagons, horseless carriages, mail carts, motor carriages, U.S. Army wagons" and much more. Copyright of music 1894; Studebaker's first (electric) autos appeared in 1902. Much tattering of edges, but artwork complete, and both color and graphics vivid for display. Scarce in any state. $75-90

26-3. The Avanti Debuts. Choice showroom album for the first-year Studebaker Avanti, 1963, the timeless coupé designed by Raymond Loewy. Gold padded vinyl binder, embossed leatherette over boards, red, white, and blue stripe, 6 x 10 ¹/₄ . "Color and Upholstery Selector / Features and Facts." Produced in tiny quantities, solely for use within dealerships. With 6 large individual tabbed color chips of paint choices, 15 actual samples of upholstery, and 5 actual samples of carpet. Six sections of text and numerous crisp photographs, 29 pp. in all, turquoise and black on white enamel, on Avanti's styling, body, mechanical, standard and optional equipment, index and specifications. Features include aircraft-style driver's overhead rocker switches and Paxton supercharged engine. Minor rippling of clear vinyl layer of covers, else unused, excellent, and very scarce. The Avanti continues in production today, its body shell still recognizable. Important history of industrial design. $175-225

26-4. Irish Automobile. Rare 1920 sales folder for the Fergus, designed and built in Dublin, for sale in America. At $7,500 for chassis only, the Fergus would be one of the most expensive and rarest cars offered in America in its day. Of the three chassis built in the seven-year saga of the Fergus, all constructed in Ireland, just one was imported and fitted with custom coachwork, by an American physician. Fergus Motors of America, Inc., Newark, N.J. 8 ¹/₂ x 11 oblong, 4 pp., darkest brown on dull saffron enamel. With exhaustive details of this costly car. "A limited number of chassis are being made at our development factory, Newark, N.J...No lamps, horn, or wiring are included, owing to divergency of opinion regarding these accessories on high-class cars...." Large line drawing of rolling chassis occupying p. 4. Very light handling evidence, else fine. $80-120

26-5. Georgia Truck. Unusual sales folder for (1921) White Hickory Motor Trucks, made in Atlanta, Ga. Model K. 8 x 9, 4 pp., salmon and black on dull cream enamel. "Built on Honor." Large photograph of rolling chassis; five smaller photos of White Hickory Trucks in service, with interesting livery: Columbus (Ga.) Iron Works, Atlanta Envelope Co. (with black driver behind wheel), Walthour & Hood Wholesale Bicycles, Byrd Printing (with street address), and cotton truck, pulling a trailer also laden with bales. Specifications include "cushioned seat with lazy back...Explosion whistle optional...." Perhaps the final piece of literature issued by this manufacturer, one of the very few vehicles made in Georgia. Handling wrinkles, contemporary date in blue pencil, else clean and good. Very rare. $100-125

26-6. A Convention of Trolley Car Accountants! Proceedings of the American Street and Interurban Railway Accountants' Association, "Containing a Complete Report of the Fourteenth Annual Convention, held at Atlantic City, N.J.," Oct. 10-13, 1910. Gilt on loden green cloth, 6 x 9, 282 pp., index. Much unusual content, including "wages of conductor stabbed by drunken passenger," "replacing overhead wires cut in order to move buildings," and much more. Roster of member-railways from across the country, many obscure; group photo, several paper forms. Very fine. $40-60

26-7. Railroad Memorabilia. Group of 11 items: 1) Yardmen's Review, Yearbook for 1928, with names of employees, job titles, ads, etc. 70 pp. Edge wear but clean. 2) Safety First, book for railroad employees, 1913, 129 pp., wrappers. About fine. 3) Code of Rules of American Railway Association, 1923, 296 pp., wrappers. Very good. 4) Ticket, baggage label, advertising flyer, postcard for Vista Dome California Zephyr. Unused. 5) Booklet of 20 unused color picture postcards for Pikes Peak. As new. 6) Missouri Pacific Railroad time table. 7) Foldout booklet for Train of Tomorrow, 1947. Good. 8) Union Pacific 1899 Excursion Rates to West, booklet cover. Edge wear. $110-130 (11 pcs.)

26-8. Railroad Tickets. Lot of 18 cardboard tickets for West Shore Railroad, New York Central, Delaware & Hudson, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe R.R., Long Island R.R., Belfort & Moosehead Lake R.R., Grand Trunk Railway, Canadian (not named on tickets), plus partial book of 20 tickets for N.Y. Central & Hudson River R.R., 1888 still good, but no trains. $40-60(19 pcs.)

26-9. Traffic in New York 1832-40. Group of nine letters, most with integral address-leaf, from Surveyor H. Craig, on New York's problems with canal boats, tow boats, barges, officers, smuggling, complaints, and licenses. Specific matters discussed: assignment of officers, canal boats without a license, no officer at Barge office, etc. Most letters directed to Collector Hoyt. Fair to very good. $90-125 (9 pcs.)

26-10. Ocean Liners. Lot of 15 items: 11 from Queen Mary, including five daily programs of events, ship newspaper, postcards, passenger lists, etc., all from 1950. Also, three pieces from Queen Elizabeth, 1947, including illustrated stationery, menu, and ships and sailings of U.S. Lines. 1930's passport holder, Polish issue. Fine to very fine. $100-150 (15 pcs.)

26-11. The First Titanic Timetable? The earliest announcement we have seen of the maiden voyage of the Titanic -- which never took place : Booklet issued by White Star Line - Royal & United States Mail Steamers, "List of First Class Passengers, S.S. Adriatic, From Liverpool to New York, 26th Aug. 1911," 5 x 7 ¹/₂ , (20) pp., full-color cover with ancient and Titanic- style ships and large white star on metallic silver panel, green on cream text. At top of inside front cover, a list of their substantial fleet, commencing "The largest steamers in the world - Olympic, Triple Screw, 45,324 Tons - Titanic, Triple Screw, 45,000 Tons (Launched May 31, 1911)...." Tipped in is a special supplemental leaf showing the Olympic; in bold type at bottom: "Her sister ship, the Titanic, was launched at Belfast on May 31st, and is now rapidly completing prior to taking her place in this service." On facing page, timetable for Southampton-Cherbourg-N.Y. service of the Olympic and Titanic, the latter first appearing as departing Southampton on Mar. 20 of the coming year, with a return trip leaving New York on Mar. 30, and its second trip leaving England on Apr. 10. The maiden voyage originally scheduled here for Mar. 20 would be aborted; this may explain why the Line felt pressured to sail when it did, even though some claim the ship still wasn't seaworthy. Artwork filling inside back cover of the Olympic/Titanic. Scrapbook paper adhered to otherwise blank outside back cover, else fine. An important Titanic item. $250-300

26-12. Packard Aircraft Engines. Unique copy of a very scarce catalogue for Packard Diesel Aircraft Engine, 1930, "A New Chapter in Transportation Progress." A curious working copy from the desk of a Packard advertising man, comprising an earlier printing of this catalogue, which bears contemporary arrows, circlings, and pencil notes indicating changes in copy, presumably for revisions for a second printing. 8 ¹/₂ x 11, (16) pp., red and black cover with Packard radial engine in gold, blue and black text. The most important change is introduction of a diecut window on title page; with modern photocopy showing photo montage used within window. Some handling wear, glue outline on outside back cover where a sheet once pasted, perhaps printer's job ticket. Unusual Packard item. $100-125

26-13. Classic Era Mercedes-Benz. Deluxe color catalogue of c. 1934 Mercedes-Benz "Typ 500 mit Kompressor" (Supercharger), one of the great automobiles of the Thirties. 9 ¹/₄ x 12 ¹/₄ oblong, (20) pp., rich Deco silver stamping and blind-embossed star logo on black grosgrain cover, brown on unusual heavy sand text with profusion of embedded fibers, numerous drawings in maroon. Seven full-color tipped plates, each with artistic renderings of a different body style. Including "Der Sport-Roadster," "Tourenwagen," several "Cabriolet" (one in turquoise), "Innensteuer-Limousine," and an untitled but stunning aerodynamic coupé with pontoon fenders, torpedo roadlamps, and fastback treatment. German text. Form no. 6709 534; "1936" in later pencil on first page. Small white patch of envelope or label residue at blank lower portion front cover, very light handling evidence, else fine, and a bright, colorful specimen of this highly desirable item. $400-600

26-14. Early Ford. Facts From Ford, exhaustive booklet on all things Ford, "Fourth Ed., Sept. 1920," 5 ³/₄ x 9, 72 pp. Individual photos of "Representatives of 60 different nationalities working in the Ford Plant," including Negro, Jew, Manx, Ruthenian, Chaldean; plus, many photos of Model T, behind-the-scenes factory views, switchboard, Ford motion picture lab, power house. Minor wear. Good. $45-65

26-15. The Original Artwork for Rolls-Royce Logo! View Image   A singular rarity the original, signed artwork, executed in india ink on white bristol board, for the Rolls-Royce emblem, used in the Moto-Meter device atop the famed Rolls radiator. May 26, 1919. Predating the purchase of their Springfield plant by some six months, and a full eighteen months before production of the first American Rolls-Royce. Some soiling and dampspotting, else highly satisfactory and eminently displayable. Easily a centerpiece for an automotive exhibit. A superlative Rolls-Royce item, of historic importance. Unique. $4500-6000

26-16. Possibly the First Color Piece of Porsche Literature. Color folder for 1950 or early 1951 Porsche 356, 8 ¹/₄ x 11 ³/₄ , 4 pp. Watercolor rendering of dark blue coupé on cover, with smaller sepia drawings of Porsche-designed cars from 1900 to the "1945" Volkswagen Bug. On back cover, grey Porsche at speed, and large artwork of cinnamon-colored car stopped at an alpine inn. Four line drawings in centerfold on yellow background. Text in German suggests this is a new model. "4-Zylinder-Boxer-Heckmotor...." Some handling wrinkles, two edge tears, else very good and clean. Porsche's first real production year was 1950. One of the first pieces of Porsche literature: neither their 1951 Le Mans entry nor any other "pre-A"-style cars are seen in the folder. Significant. $250-300

26-17. Indian Motorcycle. Volume 1, No. 1 of The Indian Magazine, published by Indian Motocycle Co., Springfield, Mass. July-Aug. 1948, 8 ¹/₄ x 11 ¹/₄ , 34 pp. Color photo on cover of Alan Ladd on an Indian, in new movie Beyond Glory. Ad for factory-direct accessories, including Indian leather jackets. Articles include "The Bike and I" by bandleader Vaughn Monroe, "Changes I've Seen" by Floyd Clymer. Much racing and touring content; motorcycle cartoons. Minor printing imperfection in blank corner of cover, else in very fine condition, evidently a remainder. $60-90

26-18. Anatomy of an Airline. Fascinating, unusual archive revealing the early structure of T.W.A., one of America's great airlines, here using its original name, "Transcontinental & Western Air." Exhaustive internal manual prepared for T.W.A. employees, 1945. Containing actual samples of probably every one of their forms, labels, envelopes, and specialty stationery of every description, together with maps and over 200 mimeo leaves. Presented to an employee being trained at their Manhattan offices. With documents covering every possible contingency in airline operation in this watershed period, including handling of airmail, secrecy, grooming, cabin layouts, presenting delays to passengers, and much more. With two booklets and one diecut "Welcome to TWA" folder containing 6 additional interesting items. In original pressboard binder, the whole weighing about 3 pounds. V.G. Now probably unique. $400-600

26-19. A Life at Hispano-Suiza. Fascinating collection of 100 items tracing the remarkable and lengthy career at Hispano-Suiza of André Croc, from 1915, when he joined their aviation arm as a technician into the Concorde era, now a metteur (director), his last factory pass dated 1976. Best known for their superlative automobiles, Hispano-Suiza, like Rolls-Royce and other marques, attained great distinction in aviation. Containing: 70 original photos (62 snapshot size), many prewar, including W.W. I era photos showing Croc instructing workers in assembly of an fearsome V-12 engine. W.W. I era Hispano-Suiza factory pass (his first?), bearing original signatures of "Chef du Personnel" and "Le Directeur General," Croc's photo and fingerprint encased in metal. 1967 pass with photo. His personal library of 10 Hispano aircraft manuals, most prewar, a few signed by him in turquoise ink. Six hardbound, up to 1" thick; one, for aerial machine gun, stamped "Secret." In French. Original pencil caricature of Croc on sheet, "Souvenir...Salon de l'Automobile, 1935," signed by artist.  Hispano company magazine, 1948, Croc in group photo as Vice-Pres. of l'Aéro Club Hispano-Suiza, his name mentioned five times. 1966 program of banquet given in his honor, signed by many Hispano-Suiza/Concorde colleagues.  Large promotional color print of Concorde 001 in flight, issued by Aerospatiale; tack holes at corners, where displayed by Croc in his office. Large French Government certificate awarding Medal of Honor, 1975. Hispano-Suiza formally became a division of the French aerospace conglomerate Snecma in 1968, joining such other immortal names as Bugatti and Voisin. Snecma and Rolls-Royce jointly developed the Concorde, which made its first flight in 1969; Hispano is credited with its landing gear. An important assemblage, reflecting a career spanning the era of fabric-winged to supersonic aircraft. At both ends of his career, Hispano-Suiza made its mark as one of the greatest names both on land and in the air. Hispano-Suiza material of any description is very scarce. A few manuals with moderate wear, others v.f.; photos generally sharp and fine, other items good-fine. Request detailed list. $1400-1800 (lot)

27-1. Founding Fathers. Group of five engravings: John Hancock, Tom Paine, Alexander Hamilton (as a young man), John Adams, and Roger Sherman. All nineteenth century, two tinted. From 4 x 5 to 7 x 9 ¹/₂ , each set in 11 x 14 mat, showing facsimile of signature. Very fine. $75-100 (5 pcs.)

27-2. Great Americans. Group of six engravings: George Washington (from Houdon), Martha Washington, Daniel Webster, Noah Webster, Alexander Hamilton (as an older man), and William Penn. All nineteenth century. From 3 ¹/₂ x 6 to 7 x 10, each set in 11 x 14 mat, some with facsimile signature and tinted. Very fine. $90-120 (6 pcs.)

27-3. Eighteenth Century. Two engravings: "Storming of Stoney Point" and "General Lee," probably Charles, but not known if the American or British officer of that name. Each 4 x 6, set in larger mats. Fine and scarce. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

27-4. Eighteenth Century. View Image   Two engravings: Gen. Townshend, 3 x 4 ¹/₂ , very rare, and Gen. Robert Monkton, 3 ¹/₂ x 6. Both at Quebec. Each set in larger mats. Fine to very fine. $100-125 (2 pcs.)

27-5. Generals of Revolutionary War. Group of seven engravings: Kosciuszko, Dr. Joseph Warren, Andrew Pickens, Nathaniel Greene, Christopher Gist, Lachlan McIntosh, and a composite of five including William Washington and Pinckney. All nineteenth century. From 4 ¹/₂ x 7 to 6 x 9, all tinted, with facsimile signatures. Very fine. $100-150 (7 pcs.)

27-6. Revolutionary War Era Battles. Group of eight engravings, nineteenth century: Germantown, Bennington (two different), Gen. Marion and British Officer, destruction of Gaspé (1772). The preceding individually matted, some tinted. From 5 x 7 ¹/₂ to 7 x 10, in mats about 11 x 14. Also, three, unmatted, of Winter at Valley Forge, Nathan Hale's Hanging, and Plains of Abraham (Quebec), 8 x 11. All very fine. $100-150 (8 pcs.)

27-7. Heroes of Revolutionary War Era. Group of six engravings: (John) Paul Jones, Esek Hopkins (both in Continental Navy), Gen. David Wooster, Nathaniel Greene, Richard Montgomery (Quebec). All nineteenth century, tinted, with facsimile signatures, from 4 ¹/₂ x 7 to 6 x 9 ¹/₂ , set in mats 11 x 14. Also, Gen. Wolfe (Quebec), 18th century portrait, 3 ¹/₂ x 4 set in 8 x 11 mat. All very fine. $90-120 (6 pcs.)

27-8. Presidential Engravings. Group of ten fine quality, 9 x 12, of Washington, Lincoln, U.S. Grant, McKinley, Cleveland, Harding, Wilson, F.D.R., and Lyndon B. Johnson. Choice, and highly suited for framing with documents. $90-110 (10 pcs.)

27-9. Illustrations of the "Classics." Lot of about 70 engravings, c. 1900, of scenes from stories and events of the past: Snow White, Romeo and Juliet, D'Artagnan, Sleeping Beauty, Elizabeth and Mary Stuart, Jean Valjean, etc. By varied artists and engravers; Sarah Bernhardt as Cleopatra as a superb photograph. Each with tissue overlay sheet containing printed story information, 9 ¹/₂ x 12. Tissue with edge toning, engravings very fine. $80-100 (about 70 pcs.)

27-10. Jerusalem. Map and print by Wells, 1819, each about 8 x 10 ¹/₂ : print of "Solomon's Temple," outlining plan of the various courts, and map of "David's Jerusalem," showing Old City, Temple, City of David, etc. About fine. $90-100 (2 pcs.)

27-11. Judah & Israel. Shown on map by Wells, 1819, about 8 ¹/₂ x 10 ¹/₂ , as two Kingdoms. Also, print of The Holy Sanctuary, rendered as a ground plot, 8 ¹/₂ x 9 ¹/₂ . Light toning. Decorative. $90-100 (2 pcs.)

27-12. Nuremberg Chronicles. Leaf from the world's first encyclopædia, printed in 1493. This page of Sodom and Gemorrah, 12 ¹/₄ x 18 ¹/₂ , large illustration in center with several smaller ones, interspersed with text in German; other illustrations on verso. All illustrations on both sides neatly hand-colored around second half of nineteenth century. The Nuremberg Chronicles, while ambitious in undertaking, were actually written in the home of the person with the most books in the city. One of the most dramatic of the pages in this encyclopædia, owing to rich coloration and interesting subject matter. Edge toning, minor damage at two corners, else very fine. $175-200

27-13. Map of United States c. 1784-91. French printing, entitled, "Carte de la Partie Septentrionale des Etas-Unis." Excellent hand coloring, 16 x 21. Showing in their entirety Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; portions of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and most of Maine. Very fine. Exceptional. $300-400

27-14. Western Hemisphere. Charming small circular map, delicately colored in outline, with some unusual features: California shown as "New Albion," Louisiana as a huge area extending west from Mississippi River to the Rockies, "United States" extends only to Mississippi River. C. 1820, map as a circle, 7" diam., overall 8 x 8. Nice for framing. $60-80

27-15. Arizona and New Mexico. Map, 1882 only five years after the Apaches defeated, and 30 years before admission to statehood. By Mitchell, pastel colors, 15 ¹/₂ x 23. Most of the counties with Indian names; mines, Navajo Forest, Sandoval Grant, Apaches, towns, Las Vegas (N.M.), etc. cited. Light edge toning, else very fine. $90-110

27-16. Under Instructions from George Washington. Map from John Marshall's Life of General Washington, First Edition, 1806. "A Plan of the Northern Part of New Jersey, showing positions of the American and British Armies after Crossing the North River in 1776," is from a group of maps prepared under Washington's instructions, to show Revolutionary War battle areas. Drawn by S. Lewis and bequeathed to Bushrod Washington, Washington's nephew, the maps were included in the biography by Marshall. Published by Wayne, Philadelphia. 11 x 17. Showing area from Trenton to Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., during a period in which Washington progressed from retreat in November, to victory at Trenton in December. Light original horizontal fold at center, else very fine. $125-150

27-17. General Arnold at Quebec. Another map from above source: "Map of the Country which was the Scene of Operations of The Northern Army including the Wilderness through which General Arnold marched to attack Quebec." Showing area from Albany, N.Y. to Quebec, where Arnold attacked on Dec. 31, 1775, with Montgomery, in an unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the British. 10 x 10 ¹/₂ . Lower margin trimmed, not affecting map, else fine. $110-130

27-18. "New Map of the World." 1788, 16 ³/₄ x 21, hand colored, as "Old World - Eastern Hemisphere" and "New World - Western Hemisphere." The latter location in North America: "United State," Canada (north of Great Lakes), and "Labrador or New Britain," east of Hudson's Bay. By J. Harrison. An early recognition of the new country, United States. Very fine. $175-200

27-19. Between the French Revolution and Napoleon. Map of "Seat of War," in the seven provinces of Holland, 1794, by Laurie & Whittle, London. The revolution in France was still busy executing their "undesirables," having killed King Louis XVI in the year previous; the Directory was on France's agenda for the year following, Napoleon waiting in the wings. This impressive map, 21 x 29, colored in outline, on heavyweight paper, with generously sized cartouche, shows the United Provinces of Holland, which was the leading commercial entity of Europe, in the year of their invasion by France. Almost all of Europe was at war in 1794, John Jay having negotiated a treaty between the U.S. and England. A highly detailed map, the Zuyder Zee in center, and the "German Ocean" on the left. A few minor points of wear at margin, else fine, and excellent for display. $150-200

27-20. Map of England's Ports. Over 500 ports shown on map, c. 1775, of "Chart of the English Channel, from the No. Foreland to the Lands End on the Coast of England and from Calais to Brest on the Coast of France." 16 x 19, with four smaller inset maps. Florid cartouche. By Tindale and Rapin. Light edge wear, light toning. Wonderful for the naval and maritime enthusiast. $150-200

27-21. Title Page, 1633. By Gerardi Mercator, of the family of early mapmakers. From Atlas or Representation of the World...Vol. 2," in French. Printed by Hondy in Amsterdam. Figure of bearded Atlas in center, surrounded by four female figures and four male figures as representations of various parts of the world. 12 x 18 ¹/₂ , beautifully hand colored. Some edge wear easily masked by mat, else very fine. Delightful association item for a map collector. $125-150

28-1. Katherine Lee Bates. Author and poet, best known for her "America the Beautiful." First written in 1893, after a trip to Colorado Springs, it was set to music in 1904 by Pratt. Over sixty original musical settings have been written for this poem. The version we use today is by Ward. A.L.S., 8 pp., on letterhead "The Scarab," Wellesley, Mass., Jan. 21, 1927, two years after her retirement as Professor of English at Wellesley College, where she taught for nearly forty years. Letter, with envelope, is to a friend, Mrs. Ernst B. Filsinger, N.Y.C., whom she addresses as "Dear Poet," commenting on her friend's "essential poetry," her own memories "to illuminate the calendar," latest literary reviews of her works, the meaning of religion to her, her trip to Palestine, Shakespeare, Wellesley College, and more. Superb content by the author of numerous volumes of poetry which include "Hermit Island," "Fairy Gold," etc. Bates died 1929. Neatly penned. Fine. An outstanding letter. $400-600

28-2. Maxwell Anderson. American playwright, author of Elizabeth the Queen, Winterset, What Price Glory, etc. Original of letter contract, 1945, for his work Masque of Kings, 3 pp., stipulating terms under which the Theatre Guild may broadcast this play. Anderson has signed on p. 3, added a line of text on p. 1, and crossed out portions on p. 2. Fine. $125-150

28-3. Sidney Howard. American playwright, author of The Late Christopher Bean, They Knew What They Wanted, etc. T.L.S., 1924, to Theresa Helburn of The Theatre Guild, giving the Guild first reading rights to They Knew What They Wanted (which later won Pulitzer Prize). Nice neat signature on carbon copy of letter. Some edge tears. Also, T.L.S. to same, 1939. "Dear Terry, You put your finger right on it when you called me a Bernard Shaw burglar...But no Bernard Shaw burglar would dream of putting anything in writing...." Signed with initials. With original envelope. About fine. $200-250 (3 pcs.)

28-4. John Masefield. Playwright, fiction writer, Poet-Laureate of England. Two page typed "Memorandum of Agreement," 1919, between Masefield and The Theatre Guild, to produce his play The Faithful. The author has signed on p. 2 beneath addition of two lines in his hand, as well as making five manuscript changes on both pages, which he has also initialed. Very fine. $150-200

28-5. Paddy Chayefsky. American playwright and writer for screen, radio, and TV, winner of three Oscars for his screenplays. Letter-contract, 1952, 3 pp., on Theatre Guild letterhead, hiring Chayefsky to write a one hour radio adaptation of the play George Washington Slept Here by Kaufman and Hart. Chayefsky has signed on p. 3. Fine. $150-200

28-6. Elmer Rice. American playwright, author of Street Scene (winner of Pulitzer Prize), Counselor-at-Law, etc. T.L.S., 1949, to The Theatre Guild, signed by Rice on carbon copy of letter, agreeing to read the radio script of his play Dream Girl and submit his suggestions. Fine. $150-200

28-7. W. Somerset Maugham. English novelist and playwright, a physician who never practiced. Author of many highly popular works, including Of Human Bondage, Rain, Moon and Sixpence, a number of his works made into films. Signed limitation page from one of his books, not named, with excellent signature. $200-225

28-8. Thomas Bailey Aldrich. American author, editor, and poet, nineteenth century. His Story of a Bad Boy, his best-known work, based on his childhood. A.L.S., Oct. 22, no year, on lettersheet of "58 Mount Vernon Street," inviting "Martin" to "look in at half-past six this evening and have a bit of dinner with me...." About fine. $125-150

29-1. Clara Barton. Pioneer in nursing during Civil, Franco-Prussian, and Spanish-American Wars. T.L.S. on letterhead of American National Red Cross (she was its first President), to her sister Harriette, Washington, Apr. 25, 1899, 1 p. "After all the waiting I have decided to run over to Havana...I feel that I owe it to them to pay the little visit...No reason why we cannot leave here...Our Lucy consents to keep her eye over the whole thing not very much will escape...I see no reason why we should not go, and it may give a little strength to the work...Your affectionate sister, Clara Barton." With T.L.S. from "Lucy" referred to in Clara's letter, to the sister. Lucy requests that the response to the "letters you send us for reply be left in their envelopes...This is merely a suggestion, but I make it with a view to making Miss Barton's arduous labors a little lighter...We are getting along nicely now that we have a typewriter on board...Miss Barton is well and working as hard as only she can...." Fine. $500-750 (2 pcs.)

29-2. Clarina I.H. Nichols. Journalist, editor, publisher, speaker, and advocate for women's rights. A.L.S., Brattleboro (Vt.), 1853, 3 pp., of which first page appears in another hand. To Mr. Otis, discussing "her kind" of democracy. Endeavors to see if she can get audiences "to listen to me on Women's Rights...to awaken an interest and get signers to petitions...asking equal legal rights...for the women...and the election franchise...Very gratifying results in getting majorities against men...." Enumerating all her travels where she gave lectures, she mentions her next trip, where Lucy Stone, the suffragette leader, will also speak. Nichols is credited with having "sown the seeds of liberty" in Vermont, Kansas, and California. Some light staining, else very good. $200-250

29-3. "Her one love...the cause." So Clarence Darrow, in his introduction to the Autobiography of Mother Jones, describes the author. An inspiring, sad, and powerful story of "Mother Jones'" life. A former teacher and dressmaker who lost her husband and four children in an epidemic, she picked up the threads of society and worked for the rest of her life to improve conditions for the workingman. Her greatest contribution was for the miners. She was one of the most powerful leaders in America's labor movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Published by Kerr, Chicago, 1925, first edition, 242 pp., illus., cloth. Shelf wear, contents clean. Very scarce. $225-275

29-4. Mamie Eisenhower. View Image   First Lady. T.L.S., Augusta, Ga., Mar. 25, 1974, 1 p., to Rev. Father Chase, thanking him for sending "the lovely angel statue" that belonged to his mother. "I hope it is not too sad for you to dispose of her personal things...." Signed "Mamie Eisenhower" in her characteristic bold hand. She has added a postscript: "Thank you for the St. Patrick card. That was the date of the formal appointment of General Eisenhower and my engagement Big Day to me MDE." With two envelopes, addressed by her to a friend, 1968, front and back. Very fine. $100-150 (3 pcs.)

29-5. Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Daughter of Richard Nixon. Brief A.L.S., June 12, 1980, to "Pat" (Patrick Billings, noted Republican politician). "Heartfelt thanks for your help & kindness to my friend, Betty Casler...I truly appreciate all you are doing for her...Hope to see you next month...Julie." With envelope. Fine. $50-100 (2 pcs.)

29-6. Mary Lou Harrison. First Lady, wife of Pres. Benjamin Harrison. Group of three envelopes, various sizes, each with fine franking signature, 1939. Addressed in her hand. Reverse of one has her note on envelope back: "Please excuse this envelope in which I send photo!" Fine. $125-175 (3 pcs.)

30-1. "The Life of Robert Fulton." Book by J. Franklin Reigart, published 1856, First Edition, by Henderson, Philadelphia, 297 pp. Including 19 plates (13 engravings and 6 color) of the original total of 26, all but one "designed by Fulton." Brown cloth, gold lettering and spine worn, shaken, a few leaves loose, but a volume of utmost importance in steamboat history. Charming engraving of nineteen vessels of 1807-13, drawn in miniature, is delightful. Howes US-iana R-178, Sabin 69100. Mentioned in Bennett, A Practical Guide to American 19th Century Color Plate Books. $100-125

30-2. "The Steamboat Question." Historic letter to Thomas Gibbons of the famous case Gibbons vs. Ogden, 1822, 3 pp., from his son William in Albany, N.Y. (around this time one of the ten largest cities in the United States!). "'The Steamboat Question' was again brought up to day & warm debates had upon it." Quoting the bill, "that nothing contained in the several acts of the Legislature of this State granting or securing to Robert R. Livingston and Robert Fulton or either of them or to their associates or assigns the exclusive privilege of navigating the waters within the jurisdiction of this State by Boats or vessels moved by fire or Steam...." Stampless, with postal markings. Tape stains on cover portion, not affecting signature; three pages of letter itself fine. $300-400

30-3. First Mississippi River Steamboat in Existence. A.L.S. from merchants in Natchez, Feb. 15, 1812, to cotton factor in New Orleans, ordering supplies of 15 bags coffee, two boxes soap, sperm candles, etc. "Please forward by the steamboat if she has left there (New Orleans) by the first opportunity." Probably one of the earliest manuscript references to the first Mississippi River steamboat in existence. Stampless with postal markings. 8 x 13 ¹/₂ . Ink dark. About fine. $400-600

30-4. Cotton on the Steamboats, 1830-1845. Group of five items: 1) Letter on cotton sale to Maj. John Close, veteran of Battle of New Orleans. From New Orleans to Barre's Landing (La.), 1845, with manuscript notation [steamboat] Panola and "with freight." 2) Document in French concerning shipment of 227 bales of cotton on Steamboats Natchez and Columbia. 3) Letter from cotton factor in New Orleans, 1837, regarding sale of cotton, to Liverpool. Manuscript word "Steam" at top of letterhead, and "per Boat" noted on cover. 4) Printed list, 1837, of "Wholesale Prices Current," New Orleans. Address-leaf reads to "St. Louis," with manuscript notation of steamboat Selma. 5) Letter, 1842, regarding cotton, addressed to Waterproof Landing via steamboat Mazeppa. All five items are stampless covers, with postal markings. About fine. $150-250 (5 pcs.)

30-5. Steamboats 1843-1861. Group of four items: 1) Waybill of steamboat Natchez, dated Apr. 15, 1861 -- the day Lincoln announced an insurrection was in progress. With vignette of boat. This waybill for "3 boxes Coffins," symbolic freight for the start of the Civil War. 2) Letter from merchant at Bayou Goula, La., to New Orleans, stating that freight of seven barrels of molasses will arrive "by the steamboat Brilliant.... " Address-leaf noted "With Freight" and "Steamer Gov. Roman." 3) Letter to Benton, Miss., 1846, manuscript notation of [steamboat] Hamer. 4) Letter from New Orleans to Grand Gulf, Miss., 1848, marked on cover by steamboat Concordia. Four fine examples of the increasing river traffic via steamboat. One letter waterstained, other items fine. $150-250 (4 pcs.)

30-6. Pictorials. Stereocards of "View of Cabin of Steamboat Natchez by A. Botsai" and "Drawing Room, Steamer City of Natchez, Mississippi River" by Kilburn. Engraving of Cincinnati by Archer, showing many steamboats along the wharves on the Ohio River, 1840's, 6 x 10. Two billheads, about 6 ¹/₂ x 7 ¹/₂ , of two New Orleans merchants, 1850 and 1853, for foods purchased, each with steamboat notation: "Natchez Princess No. 3" and "Steamboat Grenada," respectively, for shipping instructions. Ten blue receipts for expenses of the Mississippi River steamboat Hermann, each 2 x 5 ¹/₂ , for wages of engineer, pilot, cabin boy, fireman, et al. Most about fine. Fascinating group. $200-300 (15 pcs.)

30-7. Shipping 1836-Style. Letter from D.&W.F. Gibson, Warrenton, Mississippi, 1836, to Hyde & Bro., New Orleans, indicating "his want of some groceries: coffee, sugar, tea, etc. Bill on same terms as before...." Stampless marking, 18 ¹/₂ manuscript rate, black stamp "Steam," and manuscript notation "per St. Huron." Waterstained but not affecting readability. Interesting steamboat item. $150-200

31-1. Civil War Hospital Document. New Berne, N.C., U.S. Army General Hospital. Pvt. Millard Lowery, Co. A, 63rd Ohio. Admitted Apr. 26, and transferred to the Army General Hospital in New York City on May 5. Signed by surgeon Cowgill. The three printed dates on document referring to year 1865 have each been changed to "1861." Partly printed. Very good. Rare in this format. $90-110

31-2. Civil War Hospital Document. Possibly Confederate based on location. No date, manuscript, from George O. Martin, Clarksville (Tenn.), signed "Approved, Fisher W. Harrison, Pres. Military Board. To Capt. Gordon: Can you send 6 or 8 men to the Hospital this morning to help nurse the sick. Some 60 or 70 men sick arrived last night from Hopkinsville. Send men who have had measles. They are needed immediately." 4 ¹/₂ x 8 ¹/₄ , boldly penned. Professionally encapsulated. Evidence of two tape repairs on verso, ragged lower edge, ink blots which have faded to brown, but still easily readable. $175-200

31-3. Physicians' Visiting Lists. Two booklets, 4 x 6, leather bound, of visits to patients: one book for 1896-97, the other 1907-09, of two different doctors. Recorded in ink in clear hand, with details of date of visit, patient's name, illness, amount of fee (ranging from 50 to $18.75). Thousands of entries. Brooklyn and Richmond, Va. stationers. With 1874-75 catalogue of Medical Dept. of University of Pennsylvania. Handsome prints of their buildings on back cover. All items about fine. $100-150 (3 pcs.)

31-4. Medical Texts. Two books: Anatomy of the Arteries of the Human Body, by Power. Published by Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1862, cloth, 401 pp., illus. Very good. Rare thus; no copies online. Bandaging & Other Operations of Minor Surgery, by Sargent. Published by Blanchard, Philadelphia, 1862, 383 pp., illus. Covers detached, else very good. Each book with gilt imprint on cover, "U.S. Army Medical Department" or "USA Hospital Department," respectively. First published in 1848 shortly after the discovery of anesthesia, this is the first medical text to address the use of ether in surgery. No copies of this third edition found online. $225-325 (2 pcs.)

31-5. "Ladies New Medical Guide." 1890 text by Dr. S. Pancoast for women to promote self-knowledge as well as care of families. Including highly unusual presentation of physiology, with color chromolithographed moving "cut-outs" of body parts. Published by Potter, Philadelphia, cloth, 682 pp., index. Front hinge break, contents very good. With Plain Home Talk & Medical Common Sense, by Dr. E.B. Foote, a wide-ranging coverage of medical subjects. Pub. by Murray Hill, N.Y., 1892, 956 pp., over 200 illus. Topics include women doctors, therapeutic electricity, nymphomania, defects in marriage systems, and many other essays on unexpected subjects. Covers loose, contents V.G. $90-100 (2 pcs.)

31-6. Red Cross. Collection of 10 pieces from World War I and postwar era: 1) Large page entitled "With an ambulance in the firing-line" of about twenty figures, outfits, and equipment to assemble, each with tabs, paper-doll-style. From The Delineator magazine. Excellent. 2) Book, American Red Cross Text Book, by Delano. Published by Blakeston, Philadelphia, 330 pp., illus., index. Cloth cover soiling, text and binding about fine. 3) Circular cloth patch, red on white, "American Red Cross Service," 3" diameter, old style. Fine. 4) Armband with red cross. About fine. 5) Assortment of five different Red Cross pinbacks and insignias, from ¹/₂ " to ⁷/₈ ". Good to fine. 6) Medal, Women's Relief Corps, 1886. Ribbon attached, worn. Medal fine. $80-100 (10 pcs.)

31-7. "Philadelphia Lying-in Charity." Diploma "for attending Indigent Females at their Own Homes Embracing Practical Obstetrics and the Treatment of Diseases of Females." 1906, awarded to Belle Bohighaus for attending Hospital and Nursing School. Early specialized visiting nurse. 14 ¹/₂ x 19 ¹/₂ , set in frame under glass. Minor damage at right margin, else very good. $75-100

31-8. "Nurse." Photo of young nurse in full nursing uniform, 1890's, photographer on mount: Beacham, Plymouth, Penna. 4 ¹/₄ x 6 ¹/₂ . With later photo of same nurse sitting, with tiny baby in her lap. 5 ¹/₄ x 5 ¹/₄ . Two smaller oval portraits of this nurse in street clothes, 3 ¹/₂ x 5. "Nurse" engraved on spoon, 6 ¹/₂ " long, apparently silver. Unusual group. Fine to very fine. $80-100 (5 pcs.)

31-9. "Manual of Artificial Limbs." Book by A.A. Marks. "An exhaustive exposition of prosthesis, copiously illustrated." Pub. by Marks, New York City, 1906, cloth, 430 pp. Marks cited as the largest manufacturer of artificial limbs in the world. Some cover wear, contents fine and clean. $60-80

31-10. Charles Edison. Son of inventor Thomas. Fine dark signature on verso of New York City Police Dept. pistol permit card, 1955, 3 x 4 ¹/₂ . Bearing small photo and thumbprint. Photo has small defect, else fine. $60-80

31-11. Civil War. Letter on medical observation in a Union hospital, 2 pp., no date, with complaints on the care and organization. Men suffering because of lack of attendants, especially for those suffering from major wounds. Ink light. $150-175

31-12. Birth of Modern Times. Collection of 20 quarterly issues of The Bell System Technical Journal, 1930-38, variously. Important content includes watershed April 1938 issue with two notices by William Shockley at age of 28 predating the previously earliest-known preliminary publication of his theoretical work which would lead to the transistor. The transistor has made possible virtually every device of life today. American Telephone and Telegraph Co., N.Y. "Devoted to the Scientific and Engineering Aspects of Electrical Communication." 6 ¹/₂ x 10, soft cover, eccentrically paginated but about 130-206 pp. ea. Numerous figures, technical photos, charts, and graphs. A substantial archive, representing the leading edge of research on the subject of communications in this important formative period; work in this field led inexorably to the early computer, and laid the seminal groundwork for today's wired (and wireless) world. Technical papers on a range of cutting-edge topics in electrical communication and telephony, by some of the leading minds in theoretical and applied math, physics, and science of the period. "Theory of Order for the Copper Gold Alloy System" by W. Shockley, and "A Theory of Noise for Electron Multipliers" by W. Shockley and J.R. Pierce among brief "Abstracts of Technical Articles." (Pierce is credited with coining the word "transistor.") Having just received his Doctorate two years before, Shockley's first job at age 26 was here at Bell Labs. He would share the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for discovery of the transistor effect. This issue may contain his earliest published notices. Separately, the July 1938 issue includes "The Discovery of Electron Waves" by C.J. Davisson. His biography at the rear of this issue must have been prepared before it was known that he had won the Nobel Prize in Physics the previous year. Evidently ex-Western Electric Co. Library, but many little-used. Minor shelf or spine wear, light edge toning, else generally very good to very fine. Prewar issues of this title in wrappers are very scarce. (The 1949 issue of this Journal with a Shockley article on transistors has been offered online at 1,850.00.) Request detailed list. $800-1200 (20 issues)

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