Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Historic Documents/Manuscripts

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1		Outstanding, Curated Collection of 26 Late Colonial Latin American Appraisals, Grants, Contracts All Identified in English, Choice Condition. Fine collection of documents relating to South American countries from the early to mid 1800s; Late Colonial to Mid-Republic predominantly Peru. Twenty-six documents ranging from grants, legal documents, inventories and promissory notes in superb, carefully archived condition most with notations as to what they are in English. One document actually was executed in 1785 and endorsed in 1815. Also included is an English document from 1877 and a handsome notarized piece from France pre-WWII. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $192
Lot 2		Collection of 75 Manuscripts, Documents, Land Grants, Receipts, and Indentures, 18th and 19th Century. Collection of 75 manuscripts the great majority from the 18th and some 19th Century and overall in very good condition. Most of the 18th Century documents are quite fine and the bulk on laid paper. The 19th Century manuscripts are in solid condition. Almost all involve properties in Europe, deeds, indentures, receipts, bills, purchase orders and the like. Documents range from 1720 to 1900. Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Realized $358
Lot 3		Reagan, Ronald, Signed Edition "Where's The Rest of Me" and Herbert Hoover Signed Edition "American Quaker". 1.) An autographed autobiography by Ronald Reagan (with Richard Hubler) WHERE'S THE REST OF ME, signed and dated "Best Regards, Ronald Reagan 7/27/68", a steady and bold signature. This is the third printing, May 1965. Dust jacket is intact with price clipped on inside flap, but has overall toning, the top third particularly darkened. Bound in black cloth boards with gilt lettering to the spine, gilt gold is still very bold. The book appears never to have been read with pages and spine crisp and taught. We note a slight water stain to inside cover. Overall though fine. The signature and inscription are bold and very clean. 316 pp The title of the book comes from the 1942 film, ''King's Row,'' arguably his best film. 2.) Also included is a Herbert Hoover signed edition with a long inscription as well as from the author David Hinshaw of AMERICAN QUAKER Ltd. Edition Copy 853 of 1500 Slip cover has some scrapes but the volume is extremely clean. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 View details	Realized $928
Lot 4		Reagan, Ronald: Autographed White House Envelope ca. 1989 LOA by James Spence Authentication (1911-2002) 4 x 6" autographed White House cover signed in blue fiber-tip marker. Autograph obtained in person while Reagan took an office on the 34th floor of Fox Plaza in Century City immediately upon returning to California. Letter of Authenticity by James Spence Authentication, both signature and envelope in mint condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200 View details	Unsold
Lot 5		Kennedy, John Fitzgerald: TLS Dated December 9, 1946 on his Palm Beach, Florida Address (1917-1963) Typed letter signed as "Jack Kennedy" on his North Ocean Boulevard address in Palm Beach, Florida dated December 9, 1946. He responds to a Bill Kelly in Boston regarding the 75th Anniversary of the first branch library. He mentions "the Kennedy family has been channeling all its resources into the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation". However he would "be proud to make some personal contribution to the project." 8 x 10" with two-hole punch at top, typical for the time for filing, otherwise a very clean signature (markedly different script as seen a decade later) as well as the letter. This letter was written just over a year after Kennedy retired from the Navy Reserve on physical disability and was honorably discharged with the full rank of lieutenant and six Navy and Marine Corp medals for his bravery and service during WWII. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200 View details	Realized $1,563
Lot 6		Reagan, Ronald: Outstanding Publicity Photo from the 1953 Film, "Law and Order" Signed Boldly by Reagan. LOA by James Spence Authentication (1911-2002) Autographed 8 x 10 B&W restrike photo from the 1953 Western, LAW AND ORDER signed in black fiber-tip marker. Autograph obtained in person while Reagan took an office on the 34th floor of Fox Plaza in Century City immediately upon returning to California. Letter of Authenticity by James Spence Authentication. Signed simply "Ronald Reagan" both the photo and autograph are in mint condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details	Realized $531
Lot 7		Reagan, Ronald: Superb Signed Color Publicity Photo for the Film "Law and Order" Released in 1953. LOA by James Spence Authentication (1911-2002) Autographed 8 x 10 color restrike photo from the 1953 Western, LAW AND ORDER signed in black fiber-tip marker. Autograph obtained in person while Reagan took an office on the 34th floor of Fox Plaza in Century City immediately upon returning to California. Letter of Authenticity by James Spence Authentication. Signed simply "Ronald Reagan" both the photo and autograph are in mint condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details	Realized $625
Lot 8		Reagan, Ronald Two (2) Autographs: Signed Copy of Letter Revealing His Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease in 1994 and the Cover of Newsweek (1911-2002) Two Ronald Reagan Autographs: 1.) Signed copy of the two page, handwritten letter dated Nov. 5th, 1994 where Reagan reveals his diagnosis of having Alzheimer's Disease. 2.) Signed copy of the Oct. 2, 1995 edition of N with Reagan on the cover "The Long Goodbye" of living with Alzheimer's Both pieces are signed in blue fiber-tip marker and obtained in person while Reagan took an office on the 34th floor of Fox Plaza in Century City immediately upon returning to California. Signed simply "Ronald Reagan", the pages, Newsweek and autographs are all in mint condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details	Realized $1,125
Lot 9		Johnson, Lyndon: 3 Signed Photos Nicely Inscribed and Signed in Mat by Johnson, 2nd. Lady Bird, Lynda Robb and Luci Johnson 3rd. Lady Bird. Excellent trio of three inscribed and signed photos. 1.) Excellent, carefully trimmed and mounted magazine photo on mat of Johnson captured deep in thought with Johnson inscribing and signing his name boldly in mat. "To Ted DuBay with best wishes, Lyndon B. Johnson." 7 x 9". 2.) Wonderful vintage original photo of the former First Lady and daughters Lynda J. Robb and Luci Johnson in a family photo signed by all three women. 5 x 7¼". 3.) Lovely B&W photo of the Johnsons at their ranch with Lady Bird having inscribed and signed boldly. 8 x 5". Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Realized $320
Lot 10		Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Limited Edition Signed Copy of "Everything To Gain" #84 of 500. First Edition copy of "Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life" a book co-written by President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter and published in 1987. This is a Special Edition printing by Random House of the First Edition limited to 500 copies signed by both. 198pp original slip case and in virtually mint condition. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 11		[Presidents] Four Newspapers Pertaining to Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, Zachary Taylor, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Newspapers include: National Intelligencer, Washington, Oct. 23, 1807, with a page 3 Proclamation by President Thomas Jefferson granting pardon to deserters from the Army, signed in type; National Intelligencer, Washington, Feb. 24, 1848, mourning the death of John Quincy Adams on mourning-bordered pages 2-3; The Daily Union, Washington, Mar. 6, 1849, with news of the inauguration of Zachary Taylor. The Stars and Stripes, Mediterranean Edition, April 16,1945. Printed in Italy. Front-page story, continued inside, on Franllin D. Roosevelt's funeral and a photo of his funeral cortege. All four papers are very good or fine. Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details	Realized $205
Lot 12		Roosevelt, Eleanor. Large Cut Signature by the Celebrated First Lady, Diplomat and Activist Signing Her Full Name "Anna Eleanor Roosevelt" 1933 (1884-1962) Among her countless achievements, Eleanor Roosevelt holds the distinction of being the longest serving First Lady in US history. Her influence, intelligence and activism won her millions of fans the world over. She is still ranked first among all other women who have served as America�s First Ladies by historians and universities going on 25 years, with Abigail Adams second. Offered a large, very clean cut signature from a guest registry of some sorts. Signed "Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, June 10th, 1933) We have offered only a very few autographs by Mrs. Roosevelt where she signs using here full name and even fewer so large. A perfect candidate for framing. Estimated Value $150 - 500 View details	Realized $96
Lot 13		Reagan, Ronald: Michael Deaver, Reagan Chief of Staff, TLS to W. Ernst Minor EPA Administrator Regarding Reagan and Jim Brady's Health. Interesting letter dated April 8, 1981 on White House letterhead, 9¼ x 6¼", signed by Michael K. Deaver Assistant to the President, Deputy Chief of Staff to W. Ernst Minor, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency regarding the attempted assasination of President Reagan. "We're all very grateful to have been spared what initially looked like certain tragedy, and I am particularly thankful that I had the good sense to duck when I did. The President and Jim Brady and others are doing very well and business is returning to normal. A letter was sent to Deaver in 1998 if he recalled this letter and he certainly did, the text of that correspondence is also included. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 14		Johnson, Lyndon Baines: ~100 Vintage Original AP and UPI Press Photos of LBJ, The First Lady and Family During Presidency from the Boston Herald (1908-1973) One of the most significant US Presidents of the 20th Century, his legacy still being evaluated and re-evaluated, Robert Caro's books probably being the most celebrated. But Ladybird Johnson is also having a bit of a renaissance with the new biography by Julia Sweig. The two feature prominently in these historic photos by AP and UPI. Just at 100 vintage original photos and so many of them burned into memory and history. Fantastic images of Johnson campaigning, meeting world leaders, dramatic images of him speaking and there are several photos of note about Johnson's dogs including Him and Her. (Johnson caused something of an outrage when he picked up Him by it's ears.) There are also wonderful images of Ladybird as well as daughters Lynda and Luci who also found themselves in the news being First Family. Most photos are 8 x 10 with several cropped for publication as is the norm. Almost all have stamps of the photo services on verso with typed info identifying the news within the photo. Very good to fine condition obviously all showing evidence of handling as they were used. Estimated Value $400 - 1,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 15		Historic Sterling Silver and Marble Desk Set Owned or Gifted by General Francisco Franco ca. 1960. Remarkable Piece of History (1892-1975) General Francisco Franco, proclaimed Generalísimo of the Nationalists and Jefe del Estado (Head of State) in October 1936, he assumed "Su Excelencia el Jefe de Estado", "Caudillo de España", sometimes "el Caudillo de la Última Cruzada y de la Hispanidad" and "el Caudillo de la Guerra de Liberación contra el Comunismo y sus Cómplices". was a Spanish general who led the Nationalist forces in overthrowing the Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War and ruled over Spain from 1939 to 1975 as a dictator. Nevertheless due to Cold War tensions after WWII, the US did enter into military and trade alliances with Franco and Spain under Eisenhower and ultimately backed his entry into the United Nations. Franco remains a very polarizing leader even today. His mark on 20th Century World Politics, the economic growth he spurred after the devastation after the Spanish Civil War through to the 60s and the slow transfer to a Democratic country have legions of admirers. But his human rights violations overseeing thousands of deaths in years-long political repression are atrocities he will never be forgiven. Offered is a stunning desk set made of marble and sterling silver either made for Franco or gifted by Franco. The bust of the General is beautifully cast, very much his likeness, estimating his age when sculpted to be in his early 60s. (A bit of a guess going by photos available on line and details in the cap and military jacket.) The set was supremely well kept with only a few dings to the matching lidded pots and to the feathers decorating the tips of the pens (hardly of note) with the steel point fountain pen a new replacement. Otherwise there are no chips, cracks, dents or repairs. The silver plaque between the pens reads: " Exmo. Sr. Francisco Franco". An amazing piece of history that has survived beautifully for over 50+ years. Weighs 14½ pounds and measures 8½ x 12 x 7". Estimated Value $600 - 1,200 View details	Realized $750
Lot 16		Douglas, Stephen Arnold and James Shields -- Illinois Senator Who Debated Lincoln in 1858, and a Former Union General (1813-61) Douglas was an Illinois senator best known for his 1858 debates with Abraham Lincoln, whom he bested in the senatorial race. He was the Democratic Party nominee for president in the 1860 election, but was defeated by Lincoln. James Shields (1806-79) was the only person to serve as senator from three states; he was a brigadier general in the Union Army. Both men served as associate justices of the Illinois Supreme Court. Signatures of both Douglas and Shields on a 2½ x 4" piece of blue paper engraved "Illinois." Douglas added "Chicago Ills." under his name. Attractively matted with an engraving of each man and framed to an overall size of 14½ x 18½". Estimated Value $150 - 300 View details	Realized $95
Lot 17		Holmes, Oliver Wendell Autograph Letter Signed 4pp. to a Woman Abroad and Containing Revealing and Politically Charged Comments (1841-1935) Lengthy autograph letter signed (actually initialed OWH) on Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court 10 x 8" to a Hibernia a woman abroad on May 10th 1898. According to sources Holmes had a large number of close male friends he frequently corresponded to in England and apparently even more so to women. But there are interesting passages here "Your letter gave me deep joy--I leave you to remember why". Another "I can't write freely while you are away from home and I don't wish to edify the clerks of the dead letter office." Clearly being humorous but in the letter he addresses his fears of a global conflagration and the hope the UK and US will bring the countries closer. "….If there is to be a world's row then I hope with all my heart that we should back you and to us--to bring out the English speaking race on top" . A transcription of this letter conveys as Holmes' handwriting is difficult at times to parse. In excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 View details	Realized $768
Lot 18		Lanseer, Sir Edwin Henry: Painter in Ordinary to Queen Victoria, ALS Referencing Her Majesty (1802-1873) Lanseer. 2pp on personal stationery addressed St. John's Wood Road N.W. dated May 16, 1865. Lanseer writes "My dear Sir, I am not able to give attention to anything till after the 19th (when Her M goes North) - for whom I am working against time. I will take my chance of finding you and your guest." Lanseer, proved a master of painting animals in every heroic form imaginable and became immensely popular with every level of society. He famously posed Queen Victoria and her servant, John Brown and a horse for a photograph which became the basis for the chalk drawing HER MAJESTY AT OSBORNE IN 1866 which resides in the Royal Collection. It was made into a popular print commonly called "Sorrow". Estimated Value $250 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 19		Receipt to Jacob Graff, Jewish Bricklayer Who Owned the House Where Thomas Jefferson Wrote the Declaration of Independence. Document signed by Samuel Bell, 5 x 7¼", Philadelphia, Mar. 31, 1759. Being a receipt for linens, muslin, and satin bought by Jacob Graff, a well-known bricklayer, who owned the house at 7th and Market St. (built in 1775), where Thomas Jefferson would write the Declaration of Independence in June 1776. Jefferson rented two second-floor rooms from Graff, a parlor and a bedroom. The house was reconstructed in 1975. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Realized $141
Lot 20		7 Original 18th Century Acts During The Reign of George III Including "The Majesty To Charge Persons of Crimes and High Treason in the Colonies". Excellent collection of 18th Century Acts during the reign of King George III. The seven range from 1739-1778, the earlier acts printed by John Baskett, Printer to the King, the latter folios by Charles Eyre and William Strahan, Printers to the King. Acts involve a variety of laws and edicts from frauds and abuses to prorogations to the act mentioned in headline "To Impower His Majesty To Secure and Detain Persons Charged with the Crime of High Treason Committed in Any of His Majesty's Colonies in America or On the High Seas." Overall the seven folios are in outstanding condition, three beautifully archived with very little toning. 11 x 6½" pages range from 2 to 8 pages each. Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details	Realized $307
Lot 21		Independence Hall: Important Document Signed for Repairs to Windows, Posts and Platforms Dated 1837 and Endorsed by James V. Eaton. Itemized document signed: Committee of Penns Hall", 1837,December 23rd. To James O. Eaton Granite work for Penn Hall according to contract, $2380 5 Window Sills 6ft 4in. long 20.75 4 Sills for Cellar Windows 4ft 8in. long 15 by 9 @ 7.50 31.00 5¼ x 7½" and in excellent condition with only small tape stain and a tiny strip of archival tape on verso. Document itemizes 5 window sills and cost by linear feet as well as for 4 sills of cellar windows. Evidently a credit due of $108 for posts and platforms for a total of $2325.75. Endorsed on verso "James V. Eaton, Bill for Granite Work for Penn Hall, 1837" Originally named "Pennsylvania State House" "State Hall" "Pennsa State House" but ultimately became known as "Indepence Hall". Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Unsold
Lot 22		Huntington, Samuel, Signer of Declaration of Independence, Document Signed in 1792, An Appointment for Notary Public as Governor of Conn (1731-1796) Samuel Huntington, from Windham in the Connecticut Colony became one of the most important jurist and statesman from the state. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, he signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781, President of the United States in Congress Assembled in 1781, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1784 to 1785, and the 18th Governor of Connecticut from 1786 until his death. Here Huntington has boldly signed as Governor and Commander in Chief of Connecticut an appointment to a Robert Walker as a Notary Public for Fairfield, Connecticut. On laid paper, 13 x 8" and very handsomely matted and framed to 20 x 14". Square shaped discoloration in text in no way impacts the clarity and bold quality of Huntington's signature. FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF CHARLTON HESTON, BONHAMS, MARCH 22, 2016 (tag attached). Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 23		Prized Engraving of Paul Revere's Boston Massacre Republished at 15 Water St., March 15, 1832. Historic engraving by Paul Revere the full title; "THE BLOODY MASSACRE perpetuated in King Street BOSTON on March 5th-1770 by a party of the 29th REGT". Along the bottom of the engraving it reads: "Boston Fac-Simile Republished at 15 Water St., March 15, 1832". Engraving is printed on cream wove paper and is in very fine/excellent condition. Very mild toning to top outer edge and two, short hairline creases to outer right side edge. A very impressive and historic engraving that has sold regularly for upwards to $2500. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800 View details	Realized $1,125
Lot 24		Group of Six Covers Signed by Crew Members of the Enola Gay and Bockscar & 2 George Caron Signed Photos. Three covers signed by Charles W. Sweeney, pilot of Bockscar, the Boeing B-29 that dropped a "Fat Man" nuclear weapon on Nagasaki, Japan, on Aug. 9, 1945; with cancellations from 1943, 1945, and 1991. One FDC honoring Einstein and cancelled 1966, signed by Enola Gay crew members Paul W. Tibbets, Tom Ferebee, George R. Caron, and Jacob Besser. These four, plus Theodore Van Kirk, signed a cover honoring aviation pioneer Samuel Langley, cancelled in 1988; and a FDC with "Emblem of Honor" honoring the men and women who served in World War II, cancelled in 1946, is signed by Charles W. Sweeney, Paul Tibbets, and one other, Stan R----? Also, six letters written to Enola Gay's tail gunner, George Caron in 1980-81, which include two signed color snapshots. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details	Realized $400
Lot 25		Cache of 50+ Legal Documents, Appointments & Terms of Sale, 17th Century to Early 20th Century. Wills, Bail Bonds, Fines, Writs & Land Grants. A large and diverse trove of documents, the earliest, an English will dated 1689 to appointments issued in the early 20th Century. What impresses is the overall quality of a great majority of the piecess Highlights include: 17th and 18th Century 1.) The oldest document is an English will by a Richard Burrows of Whitby in the County of York, dated February 10, 1689 "being sick and weak in body but of sound and perfect mind & memory" leaving his land and yearly payments to surviving relatives. 12¾ x 8¼" with some chipping water stains and toning and splits beginning to form at fold lines. Nevertheless, a very legible piece that is fragile, certainly, but in good-very good, near intact condition. 2.) Adjudication of certificate acknowledging heirs of "Ten acres of land in the Liberties of the town of Philadelphia" signed in the presence of five witnesses (two with wax seals) and dated 1700. 3.) Certification of birth that a male Robert son of Robert & Ann Lawrie was born in St Bartholomew Parish May, 1755 as appears by the register as witnessed this 16th of Dec. 1773, Owen Perrrolt Edwards, James Hitchcock (registrars)." 4.) Rare Sheriff of New York Bail Bond set for payment of 359 pounds and 13 shillings against a John and Thomas Grenell by the Sheriff Marinus Willet. 5.) Court order dated 1789 to pay damages as ordered by the sheriff of Columbia County, New York. 6.) Six writs from New York State Supreme Court all issued by Francis Bloodgood who was clerk from 1797-1825 and all having the embosssed/affixed paper seal of New York State. 6.) 1774 dated "Intention to Marry" by a couple both of Ipswich entering their intention to marry dated Nov. 5th, 1774 (beautiful condition) 7.) Boston Nov. 18, 1793, a sternly worded letter of a payment three months past due to a Captain Ezekial Bude to which he must "have payment very shortly or some measure to collect which will be disagreeable to me and expensive to you" 19th Century: 1.) Citizenship paper for a Timothy Currin, clerked and approved in Philadelphia dated 1802 (intact but held in check along all folds on verso with acid-free tape) "that he absolutely and entirely renounced ad abjured all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State and Sovereignty whatsoever and particularly to King of the United Kingdom and Great Britain he was before a subject." 2.) Import certificate for District of Massachusetts for thirty four gallons of wine" dated October 20, 1804. 3.) Two receipts for funeral bills, one of Nicholas Low, NY merchant and member of the Constitutional Convention, which itemizes saddle horses, singers, horse drawn hearse and additionally 30 carriages for guests totaling $67.50. The other an 1828 agreement for coaches and "a coffin made of strong elm covered with fine cloth" where on verso purchaser died and services rendered in 1830 4.) Several letters/promises to pay one as early as 1815. 5.) Four appointments and two citizenship papers from New York with 5 of the six in exceptional condition. 6.) Three land grants all issued by US President, Van Buren, Pierce and Polk but all secretarial. 20th Century: Eleven documents: Land grants and appointments (one with Woodrow Wilson's signature hand stamped) all from the 1920's. Collection also includes two US passports from 1920's in superior condition, Bolivian and German letters of transit and a Polish passport from 1919. All of materials are in excellent condition save for the Polish passport having weak fold lines and splits. A collection very much worth examining in person prior to biddng. Well worth previewing in person. Estimated Value $300 - 900 View details	Realized $563
Lot 26		Collection of Italian 18th Century Letters from Assorted Cardinals and Leaders, For Study, Art Projects or Props. Collection of beautiful 18th Century letters from Italy with several of the folios identifying who signed. But what sets the collection apart is how beautiful a great many of these handwritten letter are. Written on a variety of papers, using quill and iron gall inks the handwriting approaches the level of artistic calligraphy. These pieces are perfect for study, art projects and certainly film and television props. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Realized $250
Lot 27		Handsome Large Indenture from October 23rd 1739 "The 13th Year of the Reign and Sovereign of King George", 7 Wax Seals. Impressive indenture involving two parties each a husband and wife dated October 23rd, 1739. Seven wax seals dot the edge of indenture, intact and signed. In overall excellent condition, with light toning on fold lines and a small pieces of archival tape holding in check a lightly frayed corner fold. 27 x 29". Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Realized $125
Lot 28		English Indenture Dated May 7, 1742, Two Intact Wax Seals Between a Carpenter and Wife with a Fishmonger, Both Parties From London. Beautiful indenture clearly dated May 7, 1742. In overall excellent condition with only toning on verso of vellum that does not impact the recto. Further it is clearly stated on verso a mortgage, listing the wife and Mr. Cartwright (the fishmonger) 27 x 29". Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Unsold