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Sale 56
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 74 |
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Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849) Swiss-born American statesman and diplomat; longest serving U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1801-1814). Autograph Letter Signed as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, 1½pp (recto/verso), with free-franked holograph address leaf, 9¾" x 7¾", Wasahington, 1812 June 26. To Caesar A. Rodney (1772-1824), nephew of the Signer of the Declaration of Independence, regarding compensation due the estate of his father, Thomas Rodney, for Thomas' services as one of the U.S. Commissioners on lands west of the Pearl River in 1806. Fine; overall toning; seal tear on address leaf does not affect the address panel with the free frank.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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$317 |
Lot 75 |
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Humphrey, Hubert & Warren G. Magnuson. Two Typed Letters Signed "Hubert H.", 1 page each, 4to, to former California State Assembly Majority Leader Walter Karabian, one wishing he could join Karabian's campaign and the other touting his own presidential campaign. The third is a courtesy letter from U.S. Senator Warren Magnusaon to Karabian in 1969. All fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Lot 76 |
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Kennedy, Edward M (1932-2009) U.S. senator from Massachusetts for 46 years; youngest brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Color Photo Signed "Ted Kennedy," 10 x 8 in., n.p., n.d. Very fine. A waist-up portrait of the recently-deceased Massachusetts senator.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Lot 77 |
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Kennedy, Edward M. "Ted". Two Typed Letters Signed "Ted," each with a holograph note, "Hope all is well" and Thanks old friend," both on 8½ x 6¼ in. engraved, personal letterhead, n.p., Aug. 24 and Dec. 5, 1994. To former California State Assembly Majority Leader Walter Karabian. One mentions Kennedy's Senate race, "…I'm in for a bit of a race this time around…." The other thanks Karabian for sharing the joy of his victory. "With this victory, I return to the Senate with renewed commitment to serve the people of Massachusetts and to fight for the ideals you and I both share…." Both with transmittal envelopes. Both fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 78 |
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Kennedy, Edward M. "Ted". Two Typed Letters Signed "Ted," both on 8½ x 6¼ in. engraved, personal letterhead, n.p., Nov. 15, 1991 and Nov. 28, 1995. The second has a holograph note, "Thanks old friend. Hope to see you when I am next out there." To former California State Assembly Majority Leader Walter Karabian, the first regretting that he was unable to reach Karabian by phone while in Los Angeles and the second regretting that Karabian and his wife were unable to join Kennedy and his wife at a dinner and giving "heartfelt thanks for your support of my campaign debt retirement efforts…." Both with transmittal envelopes. Both fine; one rust mark from a paper clip.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 79 |
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Kennedy, Edward M. "Ted". Two Typed Letters Signed, one "Ted Kennedy" on United States Senate letterhead and the other "Ted- All the best" on personal, engraved letterhead. To former California State Assembly Majority Leader Walter Karabian, regretting a missed dinner invitation and a missed attempt to reach Karabian by phone while Kennedy was in California fund-raising for his re-election campaign. Both with transmittal envelopes. Ink smears in second letter, else fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 80 |
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Kennedy, Edward M. "Ted". Typed Letter Signed "Ted," with holograph note, "Good to be with you. I am following up on other matters," on 8½ x 6¼ in. engraved, personal letterhead, n.p., July 12, 2004. To former California State Assembly Majority Leader Walter Karabian. In part, "…I enjoyed our visit last Sunday at the Bel Air…One of the greatest rewards of my twenty-seven years of public service are the friends…who share my life-long commitment to responsive and compassionate government….I am delighted to count you among that group of friends…." Toned edges, else fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 81 |
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Kennedy, Edward M. "Ted" & Patrick J. Typed Letter Signed "Ted Kennedy," with holograph note, "Thanks Walter," on 8½ x 6¼ in. engraved, personal letterhead, n.p., July 12, 2004. To former California State Assembly Majority Leader Walter Karabian, sending thanks for a DVD of an (Armenian) event at the Copley Plaza, at which Karabian introduced Kennedy, and for "the important memo on the Armenian vote--I'll…do my best to get it on the campaign radar!…" With transmittal envelope. Very fine. With an Autograph Note Signed from Kennedy's nephew, Rhode Island congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, sending greetings from Armenia, May 27, 1998. Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 82 |
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Kennedy, Robert F (1925-1968) Attorney general; U.S. senator. Typed Letter Signed "Bob" with a holograph note, "My best to you / Bob," on United States Senate letterhead, 1 page, 9 x 6 in., Washington, April 13, 1967. To California Congressman George E. Brown, Jr., responding to a request to autograph two photographs for California State Assemblyman Walter Karabian. Very fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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Lot 83 |
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(Kennedy, Robert F.) Original Pencil Drawing of RFK. Original 13 x 10 in. pencil drawing by artist Robert Roger, signed by the artist and inscribed and signed by Robert Kennedy's widow, "For Jules Glazer, with appreciation For all years of loyalty Ethel Kennedy," n.p. n.d. A rested, happy likeness of RFK in a turtleneck with his ski goggles around his neck. Matted and framed to an overall size of 19½ x 16½ in. A wonderful memento, ready for display.
Jules Glazer was an accountant for celebrities such as Abbott and Costello and for many Democratic political candidates. He was national treasurer for the presidential campaigns of President Jimmy Carter and presidential contender Jesse Jackson. He also handled regional finances for the presidential campaigns of John and Robert Kennedy. Glazer was also treasurer for California governors Pat Brown and Jerry Brown. Glazer died in 1999.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
From the estate of Jules Glazer.
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Lot 84 |
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[Politicians & Government Officials]. Group of approximately 35 letters, documents, and signatures signed by a variety of 19th and 20th century state and national politicians, including a Vice President, Supreme Court justices, governors, cabinet members, Congressmen, etc. The group includew: Thomas R. Marshall, W.A. Johnston, Thomas L. James, Josiah Quincy, E.C. Ingersoll, T.F. Bayard, J.H. Kinkead, Adam C. Powell, E. Hoch, Sam Yorty, Horace Gray, Robert P. Dunlop, John B. Hyde, Judson Harmon, Joshua Giddings, John J. Witght, Nathan Hall, Isaac Jordan, John S. Hager, Robert P. Dunlop, E.C. Ingersoll, Horace Gray, W.J. Gaynor, and numerous others. Should be seen in person. Very good to fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$88 |
Lot 85 |
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Stevenson, Adlai S. & Hubert H.H. Humphrey. Post Card Signed, "Adlai S. Stevenson Governor of Illinois," n.p., n.d. The card gives his biographical information. Humphrey's signature is written above his typed name on a 1½ x 4¾ in. piece of paper. Both items framed individually with a 7¾ x 5¾ in. photo to an overall size of 14¼ x 11¼ in. Stevenson assisted in forming the UN and was twice a presidential candidate. Humphrey was vice president under LBJ, a presidential candidate in 1968 and a long-time U.S. senator from Minnesota.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
From the estate of Jules Glazer, accountant to many Democratic politicians.
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$59 |
Lot 86 |
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[U.S. Cabinet Members, Ambassadors & Other Statesmen]. Group of 24 signed items: Robert T. Lincoln on cut stationery (signature feeble); James Forrestal on The Secretary of the Navy card; Bernard M. Baruch, two different cards, one inscribed; Harold L. Ickes, card as Secretary of the Interior; Henry Cabot Lodge, two cards as Ambassador and Christmas card; Clare Booth Luce personal card; Robert S. McNamara TLS as Secretary of Defense and card as President of World Bank; Mike Mansfield card as Ambassador; Ellsworth Bunker card as Ambassador; William Averell Harriman personal card; McGeorge Bundy card as president of the Ford Foundation; Angier Biddle Duke card as retired Ambassador; Shirley Temple Black, two cards as Ambassador; Jeane J. Kirkpatrick U.N. memo paper as Permanent Representative; Henry A. Kissinger business card; Donald Rumsfeld Department of Defense card; Daniel Patrick Moynihan 7 x 5 in. photo and U.N. memo paper as Permanent Representative; and W.W. Rostow (ecconomist and Dept. of State counselor), card signed. Overall fine; one tape mark on McNamara letter.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Harry Sparks collection.
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$118 |
Lot 87 |
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[U.S. Secretaries of State]. Group of eight Secretaries of State who served under Presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower to George W. Bush. Four signed as Secretary of State:John Foster Dulles, Christian A. Herter, and Dean Rusk Typed Letters Signed on official letterhead and Madeleine Albright on an official card. Henry A. Kissinger on a card as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs; George P. Shultz on a Bechtel Group business card; Alexander Haig on a card with a raised SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe) emblem; and Colin Powell on card with a flag bearing his four-star general ranking. One piece of tape on Rusk letter; otherwise, fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Harry Sparks collection.
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$94 |
Lot 88 |
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Unsuccessful Presidential Candidates. Nine items signed by eight U.S. statesmen who ran unsuccessfully for President: William Jennings Bryan card inscribed, dated and signed twice; Alfred Smith on a soiled card; Alfred M. Landon on a personal card; Thomas Dewey on (New York) Executive Mansion card and soiled blank card; Adlai E. Stevenson on a card specifyng his favorite Chirstmas carol; Eugene McCarthy on a Los Angeles World Affairs Council card; Jesse Jackson on a Rainbow coalition card; and H.R. Perot on an Electronic Data Systems card. Very good to fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
Harry Sparks collection.
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$88 |
Lot 89 |
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[Vice Presidents, Congressmen, Governors & Others]. Twenty-five items signed by national, state and local officials: John H. Garner Cut Signature; Spiro T. Agnew, two cards; Nellie Tayloe Ross inscribed blank card; Hiram W. Johnson worn index card from 1927; John B. Connally business card; Sherman Adams on Gov. of NH card; Lawton Chiles U.S. Senate Chamber visitor's card George C. Wallace, 1974 TLS; Margaret Chase Smith on card giving her favorite Christmas carol; Everett Dirksen 1954 TLS; Daniel Moynihan 10 x 8 in. PS; Mike Mansfield copy of a Congressional Record page and a U.S. Senate Chamber visitor's card; Carl Albert Speaker's Gallery visitor's card. Also, items signed by Alger Hiss, Gus Hall (2), David Duke (3); Endicott Peabody, Richard Daley, Frank Buck, Sally Stanford, Norris Poulson, Howard Stassen, and Bob Heft (designer of the 50 star flag). Overall fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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