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Autographs, Books and Manuscripts

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 679		Collection of Autographs. Autograph Cards. Exceptional collection of Twenty-two 2½ x 3½" autograph cards, signed by: Clarence Darrow, Charles Evans Hughes, Elijah Root, Herbert Hoover, Carl Sandburg, James Farley and many more. Collection covers a broad range of interests and varies in condition from Very Good to Fine. Viewing is recommended. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 680		Collection of Signed Christmas Cards. Ten items in all. Some of the cards are moderately soiled from handling, but the majority are in fine condition. Collection of Signed Christmas Cards. Lot of nine signed and inscribed Christmas Cards, and one unsigned printed holiday card, from a variety of world leaders and celebrities, including: a holiday card, 6½ x 5", dated 1974, from Mamie Eisenhower, signed twice, with a lengthy holograph dedication to "Dear 'Roz' and Freddie," in which she coos, "…I've always loved your shows and never realized what a versatile actress you really are - that was a great crowd there and most appreciative…MDE" ; a bilingual "Seasons Greetings" card from King Hussein, 5½ x 8", in depicting the "Entrance to Petra," signed in full; a Christmas Card from the Rockefellers, 8 x 5", signed "Nelson Rockefeller" and "Happy Rockefeller"; a Christmas Card from Grandma Moses, bearing a reproduction of her winter scene "Snowballing," with the original transmittal envelope addressed to her mentor Louis Caldor, the man who discovered her, signed "Grand ma Moses"; a colorful Israeli New Year's card from Golda Meir, 7¼ x 6¼", with a printed date, "Jerusalem, September 1971," signed "Golda Meir" above the printed subscription "Prime Minister"; a bilingual Christmas Card from Egyptian President Nasser, 8½ x 5½", 1967, signed "Jamal Abdel Nasser"; a New Years card from Prime Minister Menachem Begin, 5½ x 4½", signed "M.Begin" on the card's gray insert; a festive Christmas Card from actress Eve Arden, 5 x 7", 1983, with a holograph note signed in full; a wintery "Wildlife Christmas" card from actress Eva Le Gallienne, 4¼ x 8½", 1975, signed in full, with a holograph inscription; and a small 3 x 4" Christmas Card from the President [Franklin] Roosevelts, with the printed date "Christmas 1941," not signed, accompanied by the original envelope, which bears a tiny gilt embossed Presidential seal. Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $598
Lot 681		Rare Calvin Coolidge ALS. When Coolidge penned this letter to his Vermont colleague he was a 31-year-old lawyer and had just completed a six-month appointment as clerk of the Hampshire County Courts in Massachusetts. His autograph letters are quite scarce. (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, 1923-1929. Autograph Letter Signed. Two pages, Octavo, on imprinted personal letterhead, Northampton, Massachusetts, April 30, 1904. To Judge Stafford, congratulating his fellow Vermonter on a recent Federal appointment. Coolidge writes: "My dear Judge Stafford: As a Vermont man and, I hope, your friend, I am glad to congratulate you on your Federal appointment. It must open to you a field of new interest. With best wishes for your enjoyment and highest success, I am, Very Truly Yours, Calvin Coolidge." . Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 682		Cooper, Gary. Strengthened with clear tape in three places at top edge, not affecting text or signature, otherwise fine. (1901-1961) Film Actor, known for roles in which he represented the viability of quiet virtue and small-town values. Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on imprinted personal letterhead, Beverly Hills, California, May 12, 1960. To a "Mr. Sindler." Warm letter of thanks for a recent expression of sympathy for the actor, who is recovering from an illness. Cooper writes: "Dear Mr. Sindler: Now that I am home again, and have a chance to go through my mail, I want to say how wonderful and kind it was for you to write me and send me all those good wishes which I know helped me to recovery. We never know how many good friends we have in the world 'till some adversity gives us a slap and we realize that friends are one of God's greatest gifts. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Gary Cooper." . Estimated Value $100 - 150. From the Gerald Burg collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 683		Gustave Courbet Letter Finds the Artist Penniless in Paris. Light age-toning, with mounting traces along extreme left edge, otherwise fine. Accompanied by a translation. (1819-1877) Influential and prolific French painter who with Daumier and Milllet founded the mid-19th-century art movement known as Realism, a deliberate turn away from Romanticism which brought the everyday world into the canvass of art and effected a lasting impact on the history of painting. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, in French, with integral address leaf addressed in Courbet's hand, Paris, Rue Haute-Feuille 32, postmarked August 18, 1856. To Monsieur Pierre Edouart. Writing during a period of embarrassing poverty, Courbet tells his friend he will be unable to join him in the country as they had planned: "Dear Pierre: I have to stay in Paris until Wednesday morning because I have no money. I will be very happy if you could give me 100 francs. I am sorry that I couldn't visit you in the country, but I had also promised to go to Bourges to paint. I am relying on your goodwill. Sincerely yours, G. Courbet." It is surprising to find Courbet in such dire straits only a year after creating such a stir with The Artists Studio (1855, Musée d'Orsay), a huge painting which disingenuously presents the artist in his studio working on a landscape painting, being studiously ignored by the Parisian society gathered together in his chambers. During this same period Courbet issued a provocative manifesto expounding his social realist credo of art and life. Although history tells us that at this time Courbet enjoyed great popularity, he was obviously not being well paid for it. Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 684		Coward, Noel. One of the Lillie Signed Photographs has a few tiny areas of paper loss affecting four letters of her signature; the remaining items are in fine condition. (1899-1973) Actor, Playwright, and Composer, known for his arch satirical humor, witty dialog, and debonair style. Framed Cut Signature of Noêl Coward with Two Signed Photographs of Beatrice Lillie. An approximately 4 x 2½" signature on a pale rose colored leaf, flamboyantly signed in black ink, "Noêl Coward." Framed with an 8 x 10" Color photograph of the dapper theatrical wit with a look of subdued mischief in his eye, elegant and composed in a black tuxedo set off with a red carnation boutonniere. Also included are Two signed and matted printed photographs of Beatrice Lillie, each approximately 5 x 8", Black & White, being signed in full. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Unsold
Lot 685		Davis, Bette. A hairline scratch, not affecting image nor signature. (1908-89) Legendary film actress, star of Dangerous (1935), and Jezebel (1938, Oscar), which established her as a major star for the next three decades. She was outstanding in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962). Photograph Signed. Black and white, 8 x 10" A uniquely stylized shot of the actress, head down, hands clasped, and a sporting a hypnotic gaze. Signed boldly in black ink across the front center. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 225. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 686		De Mille, Cecil B. Scattered stains on the verso, with light bleedthrough which appears as faint patches of discoloration. Still, perfectly legible, and otherwise fine. A surprising and provocative letter. (1881-1959) Film Producer and Director, who made a reputation for box-office spectacles with such films as The Ten Commandments (1923). Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on attractive Paramount Pictures letterhead, Hollywood, California, November 24, 1947. To Rabbi Edgar Magnin. Unexpectedly contemplative and equivocal letter by the producer of "The Ten Commandments" in which he affirms gratitude for the fundamental principles of religious faith. De Mille writes: "Dear Rabbi Magnin: Your letter asking for an expression on the occasion of the Wilshire Boulevard Temple's 85th anniversary came while I was out of the city on an extended tour in connection with the opening of my new picture, Unconquered. Even though it is too late for the use you intended, I cannot refrain from sending this word of congratulation. We all owe to the prophets of your faith the concepts of divinity and humanity on which our civilization is built - and the world today badly needs to have those concepts revivified. All churches have a more than usually urgent responsibility in this common task. May Wilshire Boulevard Temple long continue to be a beacon light of prophetic faith and hope, of religion and Americanism. Sincerely, Cecil B. Demille." . Estimated Value $250 - 350. From the Gerald Burg collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 687		Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983) One of America's first great sports heroes, thanks to a savage style which captivated the public and made him as popular a figure as Babe Ruth or Red Grange. His power was so prodigious that he once scored knockouts in 14 and 18 seconds. In his 78-bout career, Dempsey compiled 49 knockouts, with 25 of them in the first round. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Black and White, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. A classic boxing image of the legend in his prime. Photo features a signature in the print as well as the inscription "To Young / Best of luck pal / Jack Dempsey" in blue ink. Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 688		A Young Fauvist Gets Exhibited in a Museum. Some age-toning, otherwise fine. (1880-1954) French Post-Impressionist painter; one of the most prolific Fauvists. He met Matisse early in his career and then Vlaminick in 1900, a meeting which many art historians consider the birth of Fauve art. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, in French, on beige stationery, Chatou, France, April 8, 1910. Excited letter from the young artist who has just learned that one of his paintings has been bought for exhibition in a museum: "Dear Sir I have learned that one of my paintings has been bought for a museum. I would be very happy to receive confirmation of this news from you. I hope that it is not just a rumor and that I certainly will have all the pleasures of success. Best regards, A. Derain. 70 Quai des Orfevres 70." . Fine. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 689		Dickens, Charles. Soiled throughout, evidently from much handling. Dickens' signature is unaffected by the soiling, and stands out boldly in bright blue ink. (1812-1870) Important English Novelist. Dickens works are esteemed for their vivid larger-than-life characters, their masterful narration, ironic and incongruous humor, and deep concern for the social injustices of their time, against which the novelist vigorously campaigned. Autograph Postal Cover Signed. Small envelope, 4½ x 2½", Ireland, postmarked May 18, 1853. Addressed in Dickens' hand, and signed by the novelist at bottom left, "Charles Dickens." Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299
Lot 690		[Dirigibles]. All items are in fine condition. This collection is accompanied by a number of newspaper clippings and cut magazine articles on the history of dirigibles in the United States and abroad. Lot of Fifty-one items relating to Dirigibles, most of American origin, including the U.S.S. Akron, the U.S.S. Macon, the U.S.S. Shenandoah, the Hindenburg, and others. Many of the items are signed by US Navy Airship Commander C.E. Rosendahl. Includes: A. Typed Letter Signed by G.E. Rosendahl. One page, Quarto, on imprinted letterhead, Naval Airship Training and Experimental Command, July 7, 1946, to Sam Marx, head of MGM studios. Interesting letter concerning the disposition of three "Borden Chase scripts" about the Navy, which the commander is anxious to return to the studio head, as he readies himself for retirement into civilian life. B. U.S.S. Shenandoah Crash Relic. On September 3, 1925, the US Navy airship Shenandoah crashed in the midwest, during a storm. This relic, which is accompanied by a sworn statement of provenance by a witness of the spectacular wreck, is a small piece of the Shenandoah's gas bag, 1½ x 2½", on which the original owner has written: "from USS Shenandoah after crash at Newark Ohio/ Herman Herst Jr." C. Ten Commemorative Covers Honoring Dirigibles. Group of ten commemorative covers honoring the USS Akron, the Graf Zeppelin, the Hindenburg, the rigid airship USS Los Angeles, the USS Macon, and the USS Northampton. All have picturesque cachets that feature dirigibles. One, commemorating the "U.S.S. Akron Coast to Coast Trip Carrying Mail," dated May 6, 1932, is signed by US Navy airshipman G.E. Rosendahl. D. Thirty-three Dirigible Postcards. Three American postcards featuring US and German airships, each signed by Commander G.E. Rosendahl, and another (unsigned) featuring the U.S.S. Macon. The remaining twenty-nine postcards are German, and depict striking and unusual shots of German airships, most featuring the celebrated Graf Zeppelin. E. Programs & Timetables. A miscellany of six programs, placards, and one timetable for "Luftschiffbau Zeppelin," of Friedrichshafen, Germany, a one page printed octavo leaf which lists times and rates for a Zeppelin trip from Germany to South America. Also includes a program menu for a "Banquet in Honor of Dr. Hugo Eckener/ The Officers and Passengers of the Graf Zeppelin…" held in Los Angeles, at the Ambassador Hotel, signed by a number of the guests of honor; a program for the premiere of The Hindenburg starring George C. Scott (1975 - Universal); and three oblong Quarto placards from postage stamp organizations advertising commemoratives that honor airships and zeppelins. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Realized $575
Lot 691		Disney, Walt. A large signature, perfect for framing. (1901-66) American cartoonist and film producer. Cut Signature. Being a signature in brown ink on a leaf removed from an Autograph Album. Approximately 4½ x 3½", irregularly trimmed. Disney has penned his signature in large, ornate letters with an elegant paraph, "Walt Disney." Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 692		Diplomatic Matters. Both items are in Fine condition. (1951-). President of Haiti (1971-1986). Succeeded his father, Francoise Duvalier; exiled to France after a coup d'état. Duvalier Calling Card Signed and Tseng-Tsiang Calling Card Signed. A. Inscribed Calling Card Signed by Jean-Claude Duvalier. Gold-Embossed Presidential Calling Card, 6 x 5", n.d., inscribed "To Mrs. Annie [?] S. Angstrom, J Duvalier." B. Inscribed Greeting Card by Abbot Lou Tseng-Tsiang. Printed Greeting Card in Chinese with holograph inscription in English and French, Octavo, Paris, 1939. To Ashley Cole. With lengthy holograph inscription in English and French which quotes Confucius's Analects, and a printed insert that identifies the sender and is also inscribed, in French. Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. From the Gerald Burg collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 693		Eastwood, Clint (1930-) Legendary actor and director, became international star thanks to a string of "spaghetti westerns" beginning with A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. In the 1970's he went to star as "Dirty Harry", and in 1992 won the Oscar for Best Director and Best Picture with Unforgiven. Photograph Signed. Color, approximately 13½ x 11", n.d., n.p. Being a production still from the 1983 "Dirty Harry" movie, Sudden Impact. Signed boldly in red ink. Matted and framed to 19½ x 15½". Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $63
Lot 694		Eilshemius, Louis M (1864-1941) Eccentric American artist esteemed as an early progenitor of American Avante Garde art. Autograph Letter Signed with Original Sketch. One page, Quarto, on flamboyant imprinted letterhead which proclaims him the "Mightiest Mind and Wonder of the Worlds. Supreme Parnassian and Grand Transcendant Eagle of Art." N.d. [circa 1932], New York, N.Y. To Marie Gallagher, a newspaper reporter who apparently had just written a portrait of the artist which lay stalled on an editor's desk. He writes: "Dear Marie Gallagher Well, I wonder how you fared at the mirror. Will it be in Sunday or not, is the riddle for the day. I hope Valentine Gallery gave you [the] photo. In all events if the article is in the paper - come up and rec. a small gem pkg. (your choice) as present & souvenir. It is awfully lonesome here. I am a hero to bear this my sad accident. And I notice no recovery is possible. One limb is shorter than the other. That tells all. Au Revoir LM Eilshemius." In an histrionic postscript, written vertically along the left side of the page, the artist has added: "P.S. I could earn $ and cents by selling the frames & drawings as you see here. But I have no acquaintances at any store or dealer. Sad, Sad!" The drawing, which appears at the top of the letter above the text, depicts a landscape with stream, and has a drawn frame around it - a motif found in many of Eilshemius' works. It is titled "Lonely Land" by the artist, who has initialed the sketch. This drawing is reproduced in Charles Hamilton's famous book on autographs, The Signature of America, where he studies the erratic letters of this curious artist. Eilshemius struggled many years for recognition. He was taken up by noted artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Charles Demuth, and Joseph Stella. In 1979 Eilshemius was the subject of a major retrospective at the Hirshhorn Museum, and of a published monograph. He is now considered one of the important early leaders of American Avante Garde art. Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 695		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Accompanied by a transmittal letter written by Eisenhower's personal secretary Ann Whitman, expressing the President's delight in complying with the request to autograph the printed prayer. (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Printed Inaugural Prayer Signed as President. One page, Quarto, Washington, DC, January 20, 1953. Highly decorative printed prayer offered by Eisenhower at his Inaugural as 34th President of the United States. Mounted in a larger printed cover, with a printed title page which reads, "A Prayer By Dwight D. Eisenhower At His Inaugural As Thirty-Fourth President of the United States January 20, 1953." The President has signed the prayer at the bottom of its ornately printed text, "Dwight D. Eisenhower." Very Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $805
Lot 696		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed Letter Signed as President. One page, Quarto, on White House letterhead, Washington, DC, November 16, 1956, To Harold Mansfield, Dir. Public Relations, Boeing Aircraft Co. In full: "Dear Mr. Mansfield: / Today Walter Williams delivered to me the copy of "Vision" that you so thoughtfully wanted me to have. I appreciate greatly your kindness, and particularly the generous inscription you placed in the volume. / With best wishes, Sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower." Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 697		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed Letter Signed as President. One page, Octavo, on lime green White House letterhead, Washington, DC, July 18, 1957. To Peavey Heffelfinger, head of the Republican National Finance Committee. Eisenhower writes: "Dear Peavey: Now that the Republican Regional Conferences have been concluded, may I assure you of my deep appreciation of your contribution to their success. I know that with the aggressive participation of every Republican leader we can assure the election of a Republican Senate and House, as well as Republican State and local officials in 1958…Sincerely, D.E." Ironically, Ike couldn't have been more wrong. The GOP, handicapped by a recession, rising civil rights unrest, and congressional investigations of executive departments of Eisenhower's administration, suffered a disastrous defeat in the 1958 congressional elections as the Democrats sharply increased majorities in both the Senate and the House. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 698		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on personal imprinted letterhead, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, May 27, 1963. Interesting letter to James T. Handley mentioning George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Eisenhower writes: "Dear Mr. Handley: I am most appreciative of your generous gift of the pictures of General Lee and of Martha and George Washington. As my secretary wrote to you, they will be sent to the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene inasmuch as we have no proper facilities here for such items. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and your courtesy. I am, of course, happy to have these two heirlooms from the Handley Family of Missouri. With best wishes, Sincerely, Dwight Eisenhower." Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 699		Eisenhower, Dwight D. Framed with a small printed portrait of President Eisenhower to an overall size of 14 x 11". Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on pale green executive letterhead, The White House, Washington, May 12, 1953. To Arthur B. Eisenhower, the President's older brother. Eisenhower writes, in full: "Dear Arthur: Thanks for your note advising me of the death of General Nicholas. I shall write a note to his wife. Love to Louise -- my best to you. Sincerely, DE." Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 700		Elizabeth. A delicately penned letter, with a large ornate signature following its complimentary close. (1900-) British Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). After her husband succeeded to the throne as King George VI in 1936, she scored striking personal success in royal visits abroad, enjoying great popularity and longevity as Queen Mother of England. Autograph Letter Signed. Three pages, recto/verso, Octavo, on imprinted royal letterhead, Buckingham Palace, November 18, 1937. Warm and exceedingly civil letter of invitation to spend Christmas with the Royal family. The Queen Mother writes, in full: "My dear Dorothy/ It would give us so much pleasure if you & George & Mary will come to us at [?] for Xmas, as in the old days. We hope so much that you will be able to spend Xmas time with us all, and Lilibet [Princess Elizabeth] will look forward so much to seeing Mary there. I do hope that you were none the worse for last night - what a wretched & painful thing to have contracted - I am sorry. With love/ Yours affec: Elizabeth." Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $213
Lot 701		Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Both cards are slightly soiled from handling. (1926-) Queen of England, and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. Two Large Christmas Cards Signed. Lot of two large matching Christmas cards from the royal family: A. Christmas Card From Queen Elizabeth. Large cream-colored card, two pages, folded, 9½ x 8", 1954, with a gilt embossed Crown on the front cover, and a color photograph portrait of the heavily robed Queen and Princess Elizabeth mounted inside, facing the printed greeting which reads, "With Best Wishes For Christmas and The New Year." Queen Elizabeth has penned the date, "1954," and signed, "From Elizabeth R," in bold black ink, underscored by a paraph. B. Christmas Card From Prince Philip. Large cream-colored card, two pages, folded, 7 x 9½", 1956, with a gilt embossed imprint of the Crown on the front cover, and a Black & White half-tone image of the Prince with his family mounted within, facing the printed greeting which reads: "With Best Wishes For Christmas And The New Year." Boldly signed, "Philip 1956," in blue ink. Fine. Estimated Value $550 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $259
Lot 702		Ellington, Duke (1899-1974) Famous Jazz composer and band leader. Such hits include Mood Indigo and Take the A Train. Inscribed Photo Signed. Black and White, 8 x 10", finely matted and framed to 16½ x 19". Inscribed in black ink in lower right, "To Maurice / good luck / Duke Ellington." Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $316
Lot 703		Enola Gay. All items are in fine condition. Signed Color Lithograph of the Enola Gay with Three Signed Photographs. Attractive Color Lithograph of a painting of the Enola Gay in flight high above a broken peninsula off Japan. Approximately 29 x 23", n.d., with a printed legend at bottom which reads: " Atomic Warfare is Born Precisely at 17 seconds past 8:15 a.m. on 6 August, 1945, Colonel Paul W.Tibbets and the crew of the ENOLA GAY, a B-29-45-MO, released the first atomic weapon, nicknamed "Little Boy." Forty-three seconds later, Hiroshima ceased to exist as a city, and the course of warfare changed forever. " Rendered in pale blues, greys, light greens, ocher, and earthy clay tones, the lithograph is signed in full by three of the crew members of the first atomic mission: pilot Paul W. Tibbets, bombardier Thomas W. Ferebee and navigator Theodore J. Van Kirk. Accompanied by Three Signed Photographs of crew members of the Enola Gay, each a Black & White, 8 x 10" image, including a composed headshot of pilot Paul W. Tibbets; an old-fashioned seated portrait of youthful tail gunner George R. Caron; and a smiling headshot of the boyish navigator Theodore J. Van Kirk. Each is dressed in military uniform. All have signed in full in dark blue ink. Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 704		Enola Gay: "Escape Maneuver For Atomic Mission". Multicopy of a Drawing Which Outlines Plans for an Escape Maneuver for the Enola Gay Signed by Paul Tibbets. Accompanied by Two Signed Photographs. Multicopy Manuscript Document Signed, One page, Quarto, dated August 1, 1945. Entitled, "Escape Maneuver For Atomic Mission," this fascinating document presents drawn plans for an escape maneuver for the Enola Gay in the event of a last minute need to abort the mission. The drawing depicts the "Primary Target Hiroshima Japan" as a black bullseye, with circles radiating around the target representing "Bomb Flash," the first anticipated "Shock Wave," the second "Shock Wave," and the flight path of a secondary plane. The expected times of the detonation and shock wave events are given, along with flight paths and data for the planes and atomic explosion. The drawing is made to the Scale ¼ " = ¼ mile. The plan was made by R. A. Lewis, Major, US Air Force, and is boldly signed in blue ink by pilot of the Enola Gay Paul Tibbets, who has inscribed, "Paul W. Tibbets 11-5-90." Accompanied by Two Signed Photographs, the first an attractive 8 x 10" Color reproduction of a painting of the Enola Gay entitled, "Atomic Warfare is Born." The photograph is signed by all the principal crew members, including Paul Tibbets (Pilot), Thomas W. Ferebee (Bombardier) Theodore J. Van Kirk (Navigator), Richard H. Nelson (Radio Operator), George R. Caron (Tail gunner), and Jacob Beser (Radar Countermeasure Officer). Each has signed in full in blue felt-tip pen. Also included is a Black & White, 8 x 10" Signed Photograph of tail gunner George Caron, inscribed "George R. Caron Tail Gunner - Enola Gay." . Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 705		(Enola Gay) Ferebee, Tom. Also enclosed is a facsimile ALS in which he vehemently refuses a paid request for his story. This and another enclosed facsimile state that he will only sign photos with his name, title and date of dropping the bomb. "I made a mistake adding things and will not do it again." This inscribed photo is an extremely rare piece. The bombing of Hiroshima was voted the most historic event of the 20th century by TIME magazine. (1918-2000) Bombardier on the Enola Gay. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Color, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. Inscribed in full: "We were victorious! We were Gallant! and we got the job done! I dropped the bomb at precisely 08:15 E Pacific Time. The bomb detonated one minute later at 08:16 Hrs. Japan surrendered 9 days later saving nearly 250,000 of our service men. Tom Ferebee -- Bombardier. 6 Aug. 1945". Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 706		Enola Gay: "Navigator's Log of the Enola Gay". All items are in very fine condition. Framed Poster Signed by Tibbets, Ferebee, and Van Kirk. Accompanied By Two Signed Photographs. Striking Color Poster-sized reproduction of the Navigator's Log of the Enola Gay, approximately 20 x 26". The poster reproduces in blow-up the original Navigators Log kept by Theodore Van Kirk, navigator of the historic atomic mission. A text box inset at the bottom of the poster informs us: "On August 6, 1945 the B-29 bomber "Enola Gay" dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. This is a reproduction of the Navigator's Log of that historic flight. It is exactly as prepared during the flight; there have been no additions, corrections, or alterations of any kind. All times noted in the log are local Tinian time (one hour ahead of Hiroshima time), and all speed and distance figures are in nautical miles (knots). The accompanying map [here the text refers to an adjacent inset] outlines the flight path of the Enola Gay…" The Log records the flight data - position, times, course, altitude, conditions, airspeed, and other vitals - used by the navigator to keep the airplane on course and on time, "and also, to allow the navigator to determine aircraft location in a short time in the event of problems with the plane or bomb." The poster is signed at the bottom by the Pilot, the Bombardier, and the Navigator of the Enola Gay, "Paul W. Tibbets Thomas Ferebee Theodore J Van Kirk." Also included are Two Black & White, 8 x 10" Signed Photographs, the first an image of Paul Tibbets waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay, signed in full "Paul W. Tibbets"; the second photograph is a Black & White, 8 x 10" headshot of bombardier Thomas W. Ferebee in Air Force togs, signed in full "Thomas W. Ferebee Bombardier." Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 707		Enola Gay Suite. All items are in fine condition and boldly signed in full. (1915-). Pilot of the Enola Gay. Signed Statement On The Morality of Dropping the Bomb by Paul Tibbets with Two Signed Photographs. Printed Statement on the morality of dropping the first atomic bomb, One page, Quarto, on yellow poster stock, n.d. Entitled, "General Paul Tibbets [sic] Reflections On Hiroshima," the document reads, in full: "…the morality of dropping the bomb was not my business. I was instructed to perform a military mission…and that was the thing I was going to do to the best of my ability. Paul W. Tibbets Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.)" Also included are Three Signed Photographs: a Black & White, 8 x 10" headshot of Enola Gay pilot Paul W.Tibbets decorated as a General, signed "Paul W. Tibbets"; an eerie Black & White, 8 x 10" image of the Enola Gay coming in for a twilight landing, also signed in full by pilot Tibbets; and a framed 5 x 7", Black & White photograph of nuclear physicist Edward Teller, a chief scientist at Los Alamos and an early advocate of atomic weapon development, seated on a desk in his laboratory. Fine. Estimated Value $325 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 708		Entertainment Personalities. A.) Duke, Patty. 1946-. American actress. Typed Letter Signed. One page, quarto, n.p., July 11, 1963. To Joseph Jacobs of United Artists Television, Inc. New York City. Also signed by her mother, Frances Duke. Being an authorization to send 20% of Duke's salary payments to the Los Angeles County Clerk and 80% to Patty Duke Enterprises. B.) Kalmer, Bert & Ruby, Harry. Composers and lyricists. Typed Document Signed. One page, quarto & Four pages, octavo. Hollywood, January 7, 1938. Being an agreement by M.G.M. to pay the duo $250.00 for a radio sketch. Additionally, there are three inter-office memos (one of which is signed), plus a sheet from the office of Thomas J. Robinson, September 30, 1968, n.p., concerning "Wiz of Oz" and Judy Garland C.) Miller, Mitch. 1911-. American singer and record producer. Typed Document Signed. Eight pages, quarto, Hollywood, December 6, 1972. Being an agreement by United Artists Records, Inc. to Miller regarding the production of a cast album of the musical play, Sugar. D.) Sullivan, Ed. 1902- 1974. American journalist and entertainer, host of the legendary television variety show, "The Ed Sullivan Show." Typed Document Signed. Two pages, folio, n.p., June 15, 1938. Accomplished in carbon typescript, being an assignment for the broadcast of a symphonic tone poem called "Hollywood." Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 709		European & American Composers. Seven Autograph Letters Signed by Composers. A collection of letters by John Cage, Alfredo Casella, Olé Bull, Luciano Berio, Norman Dello Joio, Claudio Arrau, Harry Richman and George Cooper.Also includes a Typed Letter Signed and an Inscribed Card Signed. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 710		Fairbanks, Douglas Sr (1883-1939) Silent film star and swashbuckling matinee idol of such films as Robin Hood (1922) and The Thief of Bagdad (1924), in which he did all his own stunts. He was a founder of United Pictures and in 1920 he married the popular actress Mary Pickford. Signed Photograph. A Glossy, 8 x 10" film still of the silent screens greatest swashbuckler, depicting the fallen hero on the brink of death, stretched out in a makeshift sick bed inside a tent, surrounding by solicitous friends, whose fate now hangs grimly in the balance. Fairbanks has signed in deep blue ink, "Douglas Fairbanks." Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 711		Female Entertainers. A great collection containing eight items signed by celebrated actresses and entertainers from around the world including: a Card Signed by Carole Lombard (n.d.); an Autograph Quotation Signed. (taken from The Merchant of Venice) by celebrated English actress Dame Ellen Terry (Nov. 1883); an Autograph Quotation Signed. (attributed to French patriot Charlotte Corday) by French actress Rhea (January 6, 1882); a rare Autograph Letter Signed. by renowned French Actress Sarah Bernhardt (n.d.); a Typed Letter Signed. by American fan-dancing sensation Sally Rand (February 6, 1946); a Postcard Photograph. signed by American vaudeville actress Elsie Janis (1913); a Photograph Signed. by American actress and writer Cornelia Otis Skinner (n.d.); and a Check Signed. by the first lady of the American theater Helen Hayes (March 9, 1968). Condition ranges from Very Good to Fine. Interested bidders should carefully examine this interesting collection. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $431
Lot 712		First Day Covers Signed. All items in this lot are in fine condition. Five First Day Covers Signed. Lot of five commemorative signed first day covers described as follows: A. First Day Cover Signed by Glenn Seaborg. Postmarked Washington, DC, 1963, with a pictorial cachet commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences. Signed by the Nobel chemist in full on face in dark black ink. B. First Day Cover Signed by Edward Teller, Father of the Atomic Bomb. Large format, 7½ x 4½", postmarked Ottawa, Canada, June 27, 1986, with a commemorative cancellation, and pictorial cachet honoring Canadian contributions to Science and Technology. Signed by Teller in full beneath the attractive cachet. C. First Day Cover Signed by Eight Lyricists and Composers. Large format, 7½ x 4" cover postmarked New York, NY, September 11, 1996, with an elaborate commemorative cancellation for "The American Music Stamp." Signed on the face by Marvin Hamlisch, Andre Previn, Don Black and Tim Rice, Sandy Wilson, Cleo Lane, John Dankworth, and more. D. Royal Mail First Day Cover Signed by British Mystery Novelists. Large format, 8½ x 4½" cover with commemorative cancellation, honoring The Queen of Crime Agatha Christie. Signed on the face by John Le Carre, Ruth Rendell, Simon Brett, P.D. James, and the not so mysterious British playwright Tom Stoppard. E. NASA Photograph of the Moon Signed by James Van Allen. 8½ x 11" Color image of the moon with a First Day Cancellation, signed by the pioneering space physicist James Van Allen. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. From the Gerald Burg collection. View details	Realized $86
Lot 713		First Day Covers Signed by Military Leaders. Very Fine. All covers have been carefully preserved in a binder, and are in fine condition. A looseleaf album containing an assortment of twenty-eight first day covers, each 3½ x 6½", with cancellation dates ranging from 1944-1966, and elaborate cachets commemorating the US Armed Forces, our most famous Generals, and the great battles of World War II, all signed by Generals and Admirals of the US Navy and Marine Corps. The collection includes a cover honoring Patton, with a matching commemorative stamp, signed by C.W. Nimitz,; a first day of issue postcard celebrating "Airmail," signed by Air Force General James H. Doolittle; a navy commemorative signed by Admiral William F. Halsey; a cover remembering "Okinawa" signed by Commander Raymond A. Spruance, the gunnery expert who led Task Force 16 at the decisive Battle of Midway (1942); an "Occupied Nations" cover commemorating Bataan and the Philippines, signed by General Jonathan Wainwright, who commanded the epic retreat in the Bataan peninsula after MacArthur's departure; elaborately cacheted covers signed by Admirals Ernest King, Arthur Radford, and Arleigh Burke; Generals David Shoup, James Van Fleet, Lucius Clay, J. H. Collier, Lewis Walt, L.F. Chapman, Jr., General A. A. Vandegriff, the Marine commander at Iwo Jima, on a first day cover commemorating this historic battle; a colorfully decorative cover honoring "Liberation," signed by Vice-Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, and accompanied by a typed letter signed by the naval commander; a handsome commemoration of the Armed Forces Reserve signed by the commander of the US forces at Normandy, Omar Bradley; and multiply-signed covers featuring Doolittle, Spruance, McNarney, and eight others; another signed by C.W. Nimitz and General Curtis LeMay; a "Victory Day" cover boldly signed by General Mark W. Clark; a colorful celebration of the Navy, signed by Frank Knox, Secretary of the Navy; and several other examples signed by the military leaders of WWII. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $604
Lot 714		Fitzgerald, Ella (1918-) Legendary jazz signer. Signed Photograph 8 x 10", black and white. n.d., n.p. Inscribed and signed quite boldly across the front in black. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $86
Lot 715		Folger, William Mayhew. With punch cancellation, and docketing on verso. A very attractive check with a vignette of the bank and ornate gothic type. American Naval Commander who first brought back news of the discovery of Pitcairn Island, immortalized in Nordoff and Hall's Mutiny On The Bounty. Signed Check. Approximately 6 3/4 x 2 3/4" printed rose-toned check, Washington, DC, November 5, 1900. Drawn on The Riggs National Bank, paid to the order of the New York Club, in the amount of $12.91. Boldly signed on the face, "W.M. Folger." Very Fine. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details	Realized $75
Lot 716		President Ford Gets a Tennis Lesson From Pancho Gonzalez -- Then Crushes Dick Stockton & Jim Baker! Play tennis? Ford letters simply don't get better than this. (1913-) 38th President of the United States, 1974-1977. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, on gilt embossed personal letterhead, [Palm Springs, California] May 9, 1978. To Tennis great Pancho Gonzalez, winner of four Grand Slam Titles, thanking the tennis star for a lesson he has just received. Ford writes: "Dear Pancho: Just a note to thank you for your wonderful assistance in preparation for my tennis match in Houston. Good news. John Newcombe & I defeated Dick Stockton & Jim Baker 6 - 1. I played well enough to help a little. A few disasters at the net but the serve & volleying went well. Again, I'm most grateful. You were most helpful. If you come to Palm Springs please give me a call. Sincerely, Jerry Ford." Fine. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 717		Ford, Gerald R. Handsomely bound in a gilt-lettered custom made leather presentation slip-case. A unique and very impressive display item. Magnificent Calligraphed Prayer Signed. One page, Folio, n.p., n.d. (Washington, DC, August 9, 1974). Beautifully scribed presentation copy of Proverbs III 5/6, the prayer read at Gerald Ford's Presidential oath-taking on August 9, 1974. Illuminated in red, blue, black and gilt, also signed by First Lady Betty Ford. In pristine condition. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 718		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 719		Ford, Gerald R. Typed Letter Signed as Congressman. One page, Quarto, on Congressional letterhead, Office of the Minority Leader, Washington, DC, February 2, 1968. To Robert Winter-Berger. Cordial letter in which the future President writes: "Dear Bob, I was so pleased to know that David Trapp enjoyed thoroughly his opportunity to see and hear in person the State of the Union speech. Your kind comments about Betty's influence was, of course, deeply appreciated. The arrangements for the national convention are being made by the National Committee. I can only suggest, therefore, that anyone who is interested in obtaining tickets get in touch with the National Committeeman or National Committeewoman from his state…Sincerely, Gerry." Ford adds, in a holograph postscript, "P.S. If I get any tickets I will keep Dave & you in mind. J." . Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 720		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 721		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 722		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 723		[Foster, J.J.]. Concerning The True Portraiture of Mary Queen Of Scots. London, 1904. First Edition Signed. Limited "Edition Royale," number twelve of a printing of forty-five copies. Large Folio, original dark morocco, with gilt borders and a giant embossed coat of arms on front cover. 126 pages. Profusely illustrated with exceedingly fine reproductions, made from the original paintings, with a comprehensive list of each studied work, the artist, and the provenance of the painting. A study of all the known portraiture of Mary Queen of Scots. Covers separated, with front restored with tape. Moderate rubbing to extremities. Though this volume is only in Very Good condition, the text and reproductions themselves are impressive and fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $173
Lot 724		Foujita, Tsuguharu. A few words have been underscored in red pencil; otherwise the letter is in fine condition. With the original envelope addressed in Foujita's hand. (1886-1968) Artist, born in Japan, settled in Paris in 1913 where he lived a bohemian lifestyle. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, [Paris], May 31, 1945. To Miss Ida Kar, in London. Interesting letter, written in broken English, concerning the artist's collection of toy dolls ("dolles"). Foujita writes, in part: "…My dolles [sic] I like so much like my own boy or girl, I find the dolles at the shop of Mrs. Andre l'Hote, well-known artist have many such a nice collection. dolles are of 1830 Napoleon III epoque. I haven't the boy or girl then. The dolls are my childrens…My picture is only study of nude, not so important. I study every day with models. That's all. -- Foujita." Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 725		[French and Indian Wars]. Though the letter has been trimmed, and is incomplete, the text is an integral narrative, which may or may not have been completed by additional pages. Light age-toning, with some very moderate staining. Manuscript Letter Fragment. Two full pages, recto/verso, trimmed Quarto, n.p., [176 ?]. Utterly absorbing manuscript letter describing a number of Indian raids and encounters, written in the form of an anecdotal remembrance by a frontier backwoodsman, who narrates the incidents in a halting, illiterate, careful and journalistic account. Each of the recollections relates to encounters with hostile Indians, either experienced by the narrator or reported to him by frontiersmen he has come into contact with. It seems likely that this narrative letter was written in response to a request for information about Indian activity in the region. Excerpts follow, with solecisms intact: "My father was Borne 1739 when he was fifteen years ould in his sixteen year he and a number [ ? ] was up from North yearmouth to cutting the grate meadow…the Ingens came and robed the camp took a gun and all the aminishon except what he had with him took all his provision and several tools thair was no house in this town nor any land cleared this was in the year 1749 in what year thay begun the Blockhous I never heard him say but he says it was completed the year he was twenty one which was 1755…I have heard him speak of a number of things that took place while thay was building the Blockhous a coupel of thair hands wanted to go down to the old Bucks place to soe some turnop seed by the name of Cross and Beverage thay promised to comback that night but thay did not come and thay started Earley in the morning and when thay got thair Beverage ly [lay] Dead at the Door and Cross thay never heard of afterwards At another time thair was a coupel of hunters by the name of Tairwill and Taylor tha [they] had ben out and returning home by the litel [little] pond this side of Mr. Crockets thay see we air thair was some Beavers and thay got thair traps and come in with thair fir [fur] and caried it to North yarmouth and when tha came back tha [they] went out to thair traps and the Ingins had found and waylid thair traps and took tham And caried tham to quebeck after peace [1764] tha both returned taylor said when the Ingens took them thair was fifteen of tham and tha was going to tak[e] tham that was buld [building] the garson [garrison]…" . Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 726		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 727		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 728		Gagarin, Yuri (1934-68) Russian cosmonaut. He joined the Soviet air force in 1957, and in 1961 became the first man to travel in space. Color Picture Postcard Signed. 4 x 6", Color portrait of the famous cosmonaut on a picture postcard. Signed on the front, besides Gagarin's smiling visage. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $299

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