Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 68

The June 30th Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Royalty and Foreign Statesmen

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 61		[Belgian Monarchs] 1831-1993. Group of 17 items, including seven signed letters, photos, etc. and seven medals: Leopold I (ruled 1831-65), an 1848 Letter Signed, in French, with holograph closing to Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies, congratulating him on the birth of a Prince; Leopold II (ruled 1965-1909), an 1873 Autograph Note Signed, in French, on Buckingham Palace stationery, re worries about (Jules) Malou, who was Cabinet Minister of Belgium; Albert I (ruled 1909-34), a beautiful three-quarter Photo Signed and dated 1920, in uniform, 16¾ x 11 in., by Speaight Limited of London, and an 1898 Autograph Letter Signed, on personal stationery, in English, thanking the Board of Directors of Girard College (Philadelphia) for hospitality and two books; Leopold III (ruled 1934-51), Photo Signed and Inscribed to the Committee of the International Exposition of New York, 13½ x 10 in., by Speaight; with a 1950 Autograph Letter Signed, in English, with New Year's greetings to "dear Lacey," and a 1968 holiday card with three holograph words and printed signature; Baudoin I (ruled 1951-93) a 1969 Photo Signed, with two unsigned photos of King Baudoin and Queen Fabiola. Condition ranges from very good to fine. With seven bronze medals of varying sizes, ranging from 84.03mm to 28.38mm, commemorating Leopold I (3 medals), II, III, Albert, and Baudoin. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $540
Lot 62		George III & William Pitt. Partly-printed Document Signed ("George R") and ("W Pitt"), one page, vellum, 12½ x 15½ in., Saville House, October 27, 1760. Appointing Sir John Bruce Hope, Baronet, as "Lieutenant General of all and singular Our Forces, as well Horse, as Foot, employed, or to be employed in Our Service…." The seal is intact at upper left under the King's signature, which has faded somewhat. William Pitt's signature at lower right is bold. Signed just two days after the death of George II, making this one of George III's earliest documents signed as King. Archivally matted and framed with a small image of George III to an overall size of 19½ x 27½ in. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 63		George III and George Grenville. Manuscript Document Signed ("George R"), one page, 14 x 9 in., Court at St. James, Nov. 13, 1763. Countersigned by First Lord of the Treasury George Grenville. Ordering payment for suppliers of "Provisions Issued to our Forces in the province of New York between the 21st day of April 1763 and the 1st day of June…." Countersigned by Moses Franks and Arnold Nesbitt on verso acknowledging receipt of funds. Very good; tape repairs on right and left edges of verso, light toning. The French and Indian War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on February 10, 1763, but British troops were still in North America. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 64		[George III] Murder Pardon By Writ of Privy Seal (1738-1820) King of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1820). Enormous vellum document given By Writ of Privy Seal, 39 x 28 in. (framed to 47½ x 36½ in.) with a 5½ in. Privy Seal in a 6½ in. velvet-covered holder attached, "Westminster the twenty-seventh day of December in the twenty-first year of our Reign." Beautiful calligraphic script. A portrait of George III is enclosed within the large "G" of "George" at top left. A decorative border goes across the top and center and down both margins. The document refers to "the session of Oyer and Terminer held for Us at Maidstone…in the seventh day of August in the twentieth year of our Reign" at which William Houry Turton and Luke West, both of the county of Chatham, were accused of "being moved…by the Instigation of the Devil" to murder one Charles Gutherson: "…with a certain sword made of iron and steel…and upon the right breast of Charles Gutherson did strike and thrust…." Turton was sentenced "to suffer Death" and West was acquitted of felony and murder. "But Whereas several favorable circumstances were represented on behalf of William Houry Turton…Now know ye that we being moved with Compassion have Pardoned Remitted and Released….the said William Houry Turton…[by] these our Letters Patent of Pardon." The script is somewhat light toward the end of the document and the docket at lower left is very faint. This is the first such pardon that we have seen. Fantastic eye appeal. The provenance of this document makes it even more interesting. On May 17, 1954, in the case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the United States Supreme Court, handed down a decision that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional, but many states were slow to implement the ruling. In February 1970, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Alfred Gitelson (1908-1992) found that the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education had engaged in systematic and intentional de jure segregation of the school system and ordered the Board to devise and implement a desegregation plan by fall of 1971. The plan was busing and it was so unpopular that Judge Gittelson was voted out of office because of his ruling. This document was owned by Judge Gittelson. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 65		[Queen Victoria] English 1897 Commemorative Silk Scarf. Queen Victoria and Albert depicted along with patriotic music around the borders on both sides. Intact and overall quite choice. 17½ x 17½ in. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 66		Victoria (1819-1901) Queen of Great Britain and Ireland; from 1876 she was also Empress of India. Longest-reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom (1837-1901). Manuscript Document Endorsed and Signed ("App.d Victoria R"), one page, on pale blue, laid, watermarked paper, 12 x 6¾ in., War Office, Jan. 14, 1869. Approving a proposal that the Northumberland and Newcastle Yeomanry Cavalry be reduced from seven troops to six troops. The proposal includes a chart showing the "Establishment of the Regiment." One diagonal fold in upper right corner, else fine. Archivally matted and framed with an image of Queen Victoria to an overall size of 19 x 21 in. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $312
Lot 67		Chiang Kai-shek, Madame (1898-2003) Powerful First Lady of the Republic of China; wife of Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-shek. Fluent in English, she served as her husband's English translator, secretary, and advisor. Photo Signed "Mayling Soong Chiang," 4¾ x 6¾ in., no place or date. The signature is in green ink at lower left and is faded; the photo has numerous creases. Chinese stamp on verso. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $185
Lot 68		Churchill, Sir Winston S (1874-1965) British statesman; best remembered for his brilliant leadership as prime minister of the UK during World War II. Typed Letter Signed ("Winston S. Churchill") as president of the Board of Trade, on stationery engraved, "Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens. S.W.," one page, 5¾ x 4¼ in., Feb. 24, 1909. To "Dear Herbert," saying "I have your letter of the 19th, suggesting Mr. Stoneham for appointment to the Thames Conservancy, and I will bear your recommendation in mind…." Archivally matted and framed with a photo of Churchill as a young statesman (by J. Russell & Sons) signed in print in the lower border, and with two Churchill crowns (minted in 1965), one showing Queen Elizabeth II and the other showing Churchill on the obverse. Overall size is 4½ x 17¾ in. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,500
Lot 69		Churchill, Sir Winston S. Typed Letter Signed, with holograph salutation and closing, on personal stationery engraved "Chartwell, Westerham, Kent," one page, 9 x 7 in., Oct. 26, 1933. Writing to H. Thornton Butterworth, Churchill wrote in his hand, "My dear Butterworth"; the holograph closing is "Yours sincerely." In part: "…I am much obliged to you for the trouble you have taken. The volumes of the Great War of course come in our personal arrangement by which you receive 25% of whatever I get. With regard to the broadcast fee Pray let me know what is your idea." Butterworth published several of Churchill's earlier books, including The World Crisis, which was a history of the First World War. Archivally matted and framed with an image of Churchill to an overall size of 16 x 22½ in.; a few small nicks to frame, else fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,050
Lot 70		De Gaulle, Charles (1890-1970) French general who led the Free French Forces during World War II; first president of the French Fifth Republic (1959 to 1969). Book Signed ("Ch. de Gaulle") on the first end page. Titled Charles De Gaulle. The Crucial Years, 1943-1944 by Arthur Layton Funk, Norman, University of Oklahoma Press, 1959, 336 pages. Dust jacket is worn and has edge tears. Light toning to blue, white, and red cloth covers and interior. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $156
Lot 71		Sadat, Anwar (1918-81) Egyptian president who signed a peace accord with Israel in 1979 and was assassinated by fundamentalist Egyptian army officers. November 21, 1977 issue of the Chicago Sun-Times signed ("A. Sadat") on the front page at lower right on a picture of Sadat addressing the Israeli Knesset. Some toning and edge chips, not affecting signature. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 72		Stalin, Joseph (1879-1953) Georgian-born Soviet military and political leader. With the forced exile of Trotsky, he became the successor of Lenin and was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee from 1922 and Premier of the USSR from 1941 until his death in 1953. One of the most ruthless dictators of all time, his rule was marked by terrror, forced agricultural collectivization that displaced millions, and bloody purges that stripped the military of desperately-needed leadership in World War II. With the increasing paranoia of his later years, the dictator was apparently planning yet another purge when he died. Ornate Document Signed ("J. Stalin") in Russian, 6 pp, 13¾ x 9¾ in, Moscow, 1942. Awarding the Stalin Prize, Second Class, to Alexei P. Shehurdin for his achievements in agricultural research. Gold hammer and sickle emblem on cover; red and gold lettering; and embossed seal of the Soviet Union on second page above title. The award presentation is on the fourth page and is boldly signed in purple ink to the right of the purple, stamped seal. Slight smudge to last letter of signature; lower blank right corner of last page is clipped; otherwise, fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,800