Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 3

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Americana

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 100		Cartes de Visite by E. & H.T. Anthony. Seven small, early lithographic cartes de visite, 2½ x 4", New York, mounted on cardboard, of Union Army military leaders, including General Grierson, General Milroy, General Schofield, Captain Rodgers, General J.B.MacPherson, and others. One of the cards, the MacPherson, is slightly stained, but the rest are all Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Realized $345
Lot 101		Cartes de Visite by E. & H.T. Anthony. Two small, early cartes de visite, 2½ x 4", New York, mounted on cardboard, of the Union Army leaders Commodore Warden, commander of the Monitor, and General William Tecumseh Sherman. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $127
Lot 102		Cartes de Visite by J. Gurney & Son. Three small, early lithographic cartes de visite, 2½ x 4", New York, mounted on cardboard, of Union Army military leaders, including General E.R. Canby, esteemed as one of the most savage fighters in the Union Army, General George Gordon Meade, and Captain Bailey. The Meade is slightly scratched, the rest Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $127
Lot 103		Cartes de Visite of Abraham Lincoln, by Mathew Brady. Two small, early lithographic cartes de visite of Abraham Lincoln, one unidentified, the other published by E. & H.T. Anthony, from a negative by Mathew Brady, New York, each 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard. Each is from an original photograph, and both depict a bearded Lincoln. One of the cartes has a revenue stamp on verso, with a choice cancellation mark dated "September 9, 1864, New York." Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $863
Lot 104		Cartes de Visite of Union Army Leaders. Six small, early lithographic cartes de visite, 2½ x 4", Washington, New York, New Orleans, mounted on cardboard, of Union Army military leaders. Three are made from original photographs, and feature General Blunket, Major-General John F. Reynolds, killed at Gettysburg, and General W.B. Franklin. The remaining three are restrikes made from steel engravings, and depict General Pope, Colonel Mulligan, and General Halleck. The Franklin and Reynolds are slightly worn, the rest Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $414
Lot 105		Cartes de Visite. Eight small, early lithographic cartes de visite, 2½ x 4", mounted on cardboard, photographer not identified, most made from steel engravings, depicting Union Army Generals Hooker, Sickles, Carr, and Thomas, and other Union Army leaders. Also includes a carte de visite of George Washington, made from a steel engraving. The Washington is very faint, but the overall condition of the cards is Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $236
Lot 106		Cartoon Art. Five Original Cartoon Strips Signed. A. "Tiger." Created by Bud Blake, Black and white, April 2, 1996. 13.5 x 4.5" Signed boldly in the lower left. B. "Alley Oop." Created and first published by V. Hamlin 1933, taken over by Dave Grave in 1968. 21.5 x 6.5", Black and white sketch from January 16, 1973. Inscribed "With best wishes -- Dave Grave 8/24/98" C. Two Henry Boltinoff Cartoons.These "for publication" renderings, run 2/3/95 & 3/16/95, display the initial sketches in colored pencil that the artist later traced over in pen. Signed on front of each. D. "I Want Something Lumpy For a Guest Room." By Chon Day for publication in "Good Housekeeping", n.d., n.p. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 350. View details	Realized $230
Lot 107		Cartoon Art. Lot of Three Original Cartoon Strips Signed. Black and white, ranging in size from 15 x 5.5" to 19.5 x 7", n.p. All three "boards" are done in pencil and ink and were used for newspaper syndication. A.) "007." Circa 1966, inscribed "With Best Wishes From 007 & John McGundy" B.) "Andy Capp." May 3, [?], signed Smythe in the last box of the strip. C.) "Barney Google & Smiffy Smith." July 17, 1980. Signed fully "Fred Laswell" in black ink near the top border. Very Good. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $173
Lot 108		Cartoon Art: Ten First Day Covers. Lot of Ten First Day Covers Signed. From 6.5 x 4" to 8.5 x 5", postmarked from 1954 to 1995, U.S.A. Features signatures and trademark sketches of Dennis the Menace's Hank Ketchum, Dr. Rex Morgan & Joe Palooka's Tony DiPreta, Blondie's Dean Young, Archie's Stan Goldberg, Katzenjammer Kids' Hy Eisman, Brother Sebastein's Chon Day, Hazel's Ted Key, Annie Fanny's Will Elder, Garfield's Jim Davis, Leon Gordon, Art & Chip Samson and Bill Holbrook. Very Good. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $253
Lot 109		Charles VI. Slightly soiled from handling, otherwise remarkably preserved. Holy Roman Emperor who ruled from 1711-1740. Father of Maria Theresa. Illustrated Manuscript Document Signed. Fourteen pages on vellum, in German, Vienna, August 8, 1716. Being an elaborate Patent of Nobility issued to the Benedetti family, with a striking full-page painting of the Benedetti coat of arms occupying the center leaf, in red, blue and gold. Signed, "Carl" by Charles VI on the final page. The entire text is lavishly calligraphied in a court hand, and embellished with intricate border work. Fine. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. View details	Unsold
Lot 110		Clay, Cassius. The birth name of the greatest fighter who ever lived, Muhammed Ali. Cut Signature with Photograph. On a 3.5 x 3" single white slip of paper Ali has boldly inscribed his former name in full complete with "1964" in black ball point pen. Nicely matted on a mauve background and set beneath a sepia tone reproduction of a classic Cassius Clay moment-- "jawing" at Liston during a weigh-in of one of their early bouts. Overall size 12.5 x 14". Very Good. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $173
Lot 111		Clay, Henry. Boldly penned and signed, "H.Clay." Matted and framed with a portrait of the statesman to an overall size of 16½ x 12½". 1777-1852. American Statesman and Orator. Member and Speaker of the House of Representatives, active in bringing on the War of 1812 with Great Britain. US Senator (1831-42), who earned the title of "the great pacificator" for his attempts to hold the Union together in the face of the divisive issue of slavery. Autograph Letter Signed as US Senator. One page, Quarto, New Port, August 11, 1850. To prominent Washington District Attorney P.R. Fendall (1794-1868). Interesting letter regarding a legal case, which Clay is anxious to steer away from mishandling. Clay instructs the District Attorney. " …I am glad that you have obtained possession of the papers in the case of Mr. Ray, and that you propose to give them an attentive examination. I wish that you would give your attention, among other things, to the point whether they are in such authentic form as that they can be legitimately received in evidence before the commissioner… ". Very Fine. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 112		Cohen, Carl [Mafia]. Cohen was manager of the El Rancho in Las Vegas. He was allegedly employed by the Mafia, and was questioned in the Congressional Committee Investigation of the Mafia's involvement in Las Vegas casinos. Two Checks Signed. 8.5 x 3.75". The first, "Hotel El Rancho Vegas, August 21, 1952. Pay $156.33 -- To the order of: The Alcazar, Cleveland, Ohio." The second is made out to "Lili St. Cyr" for $138.39, August 18th 1953. Both are boldly signed in blue ink. Very Good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $173
Lot 113		Counterfeiting Indictment. Lot of three Holograph Documents. Legal Quarto, recto/verso. November 3, 1845. Details an action brought by Harrison County in the State of Ohio against one Hiram Hobbs, alleging that he "unlawfully and feloniously did utter and publish as true and genuine a certain false, forged and counterfeit Bank Note." This document contains three separate hand-done sketches of the offending Bank Note. Scattered spotting and remnants of wax seals. Last page is somewhat dark. Good. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details	Realized $489
Lot 114		Crawford, Joan (1904-1977) Leading lady during the golden era of Hollywood. Won an Oscar in 1945 for her performance in Mildred Pierce. Mommie Dearest, a disparaging biography written by her adopted daughter, came out after the actress's death. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 7 x 10", on her personal stationery, n.d., n.p. (The post-mark on the transmittal envelope reads: May 23, 1936, Los Angeles, Ca.) A wonderfully exuberant and playful letter, transcribed in full: "This is just a note as I'm getting ready to start 'Gorgeous Hussy' hundreds of costumes. / Since you love music so much - I'm sorry you couldn't have been here for the reception we gave for Stokowski - Even if [husband] Franchot and I did give it it really was fun and I'm afraid quite successful - Stokowski drops by our house quite often - and we've had very interesting talks - / Don't you envy me? / More later / Joan Love". Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $86
Lot 115		Crawford, Joan (1904-1977) Charismatic leading lady during Hollywood's golden era. Awarded an Oscar for her role in the film Mildred Pierce. Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed. Sepia-tone, Large 13½ x 10½ portrait of a young Crawford with her hands held langourously behind her head. Inscribed, "In admiration To Warner Baxter from Joan Crawford." The print is mottled, probably with age, creating an effect of dappled sunlight on Crawford's face, but is nevertheless quite becoming. In a slender black wood frame. Estimated Value $200 - 300. From the Warner Baxter estate. View details	Realized $98
Lot 116		Dempsey, Jack. Former Heavyweight Champion of the World. Inscribed Document Signed A vintage "Playbill" for the Danny Kaye musical comedy Let's Face It at the Imperial Theatre. Inscribed "Best of Luck" across Kaye's likeness by Dempsey on November 8, 1941. Magazine shows some wear due to age but is very good condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 117		Dietrich, Marlene. Boldly signed in glistening silver ink. 1904-92. Film actress. Glamorous star of the Golden Era with a bold, fatalistic sensuality that lured numerous admirers. Signed Photograph. Glossy Black and white, 8 x 10". Atmospheric portrait of a brooding Dietrich seated at a low table behind a vase towering with anthurium. Very Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $35
Lot 118		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 119		["Dinah!"]. A collection of twenty-three expense checks from the Dinah Shore (1917-1997) television talk show, including Hollywood personalities that were her guests. Star endorsements include: Jeopardy host Alex Trebek, The Tonight Show's Jay Leno, comedian Jan Murry, Dr. Joyce Brothers; restaurateur/singer Mickey Gilley; opera diva Beverly Sills; singer Bobby Goldsboro; actresses Lucie Arnaz; Polly Holliday; Linda Lavin; actors Dick Van Patten; John Gilbert; Fernando Lamas; and Mike Connors. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $219
Lot 120		[Enola Gay]. All items are pristine. Lot of Three Items Relating to Enola Gay. A. Paul Tibbets Signed Photograph. Black and white, 8 x 10", of the pilot waving from the cockpit of the Enola Gay. B. Facsimile Document Signed by Paul Tibbets. One page, Quarto, War Department, Washington, July 25, 1945. A facsimile of the order to drop the bomb on Hiroshima, signed by the pilot of the Enola Gay, "Paul W. Tibbets." C. Painting of the Enola Gay Signed by the Pilot and Bombardier. "Atomic Warfare is Born." Color, Matted and Framed to18½ x 24½", reproduction of the Enola Gay, signed by Paul Tibbets and his crew, Thomas Freber and Theodore Van Kirk. Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $546
Lot 121		[Entertainers]. Lot of Three Framed Signatures. Three large signatures, each about 3½ x 3½", on leaves more than likely removed from an autograph album. Includes Ozzie and Harriet, Kate Smith, and Mario Lanza. Each has been matted and framed with a printed photograph to an overall size of 9½ x 12". Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $58
Lot 122		[Entertainers]. Lot of Four Signed Photographs. Four Black and white, most 8 x 10", photographs of entertainers, including Ray Charles, Barney Bigard, the dance director Hermes Pan, and a printed photograph signed by Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine. Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $92
Lot 123		Errol, Leon and "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenbloom. Inscribed Photographs and Autograph Letter Signed. Lot of Three: A. Photo. 6 x 8", black and white, of Leon Errol, from the Jules White collection, n.d., n.p. Inscribed in black pen "To Jules / with best wishes / Leon Errol". B. Photo. 4 1/2 x 7 1/2", black and white, by Theodore R. Carstens, n.d., n.p. Signed in black "My Best / Maxie Rosenbloom" C. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on personal "Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom / Pugilist - Author - Thespian - ??" stationery. n.d., n.p. Signed "Maxie", to a "Dear Friend", in which he writes about traveling, Scotland, and his marriage and divorce from his wife, who had inherited "6 Million". Estimated Value $100 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 124		Fairbanks, Douglas. In a holograph postscript Fairbanks has added, "We are only here till Thursday D.F." Slightly age-toned, else fine. 1883-1939. Film actor, who made a specialty of swashbuckling leads in The Three Musketeers (1921), Robin Hood (1922), and many others. Typed Letter Signed. With a six word holograph postscript additionally signed ("D.F.") One page, Octavo, on imprinted hotel stationery, Hyde Park Hotel, Knightsbridge, London, May 29, 1928. To "My dear Grossmith." Warm letter to a friend in which Fairbanks writes: "My dear Grossmith, Thank you so much for your kind letter of welcome to us both. We were very sorry indeed to have missed you in California last November. We are only over on a short business visit now, but hope to be back after the hollidays, when it would give us great pleasure to take advantage of your kind offer. With all best wishes, and again thanking you for your kindness. Yours very sincerely, Douglas Fairbanks." Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $109
Lot 125		Ferebee, Tom. Also enclosed is a facsimile of an ALS by Ferebee in which he vehemently refuses a paid request for his story. 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 1890 feet over Hiroshima one minute after my release at 08:16 Hrs. Japan surrendered 9 days later. / Tom Ferebee - Bombardier. Enola Gay 6 aug. 1945". Very Good. Estimated Value $250 - 500. View details	Realized $431
Lot 126		Frost, Robert. There is a faint clip impression at top right, and some age-toning, otherwise this note is fine. Boldly penned and signed. 1874-1963. American Poet, multiple recipient of the Pulitzer Prize. At the time of his death, he was regarded as the unofficial poet laureate of the United States. Autograph Dedication Signed. One page, Octavo, Ripton, Vermont, July 10, 1949. To Francis H. Ellis. This leaf, in all likelihood a flyleaf removed from a book of Frost's poetry that he has inscribed, reads in full: "To Frances H. Ellis somewhat for the labor she expended but more especially for the discernment she showed in dealing with these contents. Gratefully Robert Frost." Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,750. View details	Unsold
Lot 127		Gable, Clark. 1901- 1960. Screen Star. Most famous for his role as Rhett Butler in the legendary epic, Gone With The Wind (1939). Inscribed Vintage Photograph Signed. Black and white, Large 13½ x 10½" portrait by Clarence Sinclair Bull. A dapper, seductive headshot inscribed, "To Warner, With real pleasure & sincere admiration. Sincerely, Clark." In a slender black wood frame. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 900. From the Warner Baxter estate. View details	Realized $575
Lot 128		Gambino, Carlo "The Godfather". Boss of New York's most powerful crime family and model for Mario Puzo's book, "The Godfather." Signed Check. Approximately 8 x 3", New York, NY. August 28, 1963. Made out to "Hyman Soloway for $101.02" on Gambino's "labor consulting firm" SGS Associates. Boldly signed by Gambino in blue ink. Very Good. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 129		Gardner, Ava (1922-1990) Film actress of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Attained significant notoriety as a stunning femme fatale in The Killers(1946), was once voted the world's most beautiful woman. Starred later in The Barefoot Contessa (1954), and Night of the Iguana (1964). Autograph Inscription Signed. Size: 4 1/2 x 2 1/2", n.d., n.p., "Best Wishes / Ava Gardner" in black ink. Matted and framed with a black and white, 8 x 10" glossy portrait of the screen siren. Overall 16 x 22". Very Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $35
Lot 130		Garfield, John. Print exhibits a slight crease in the lower right. Inscribed Photograph Signed Black and white, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. A sharp, portrait of the handsome actor wearing a houndstooth blazer with a white shirt and dark tie. Inscribed in black ink, "To Ellen-- / good wishes / John Garfield". Very Good. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $299
Lot 131		Garson, Greer and Walter Pidgeon. American actors. Signed Photograph. Black and white, 8 x 10", [1941]. Production still from the MGM film Blossoms In The Dust, with Ms. Garson lavishly costumed as a flowery debutante and Walter Pidgen as her attentive suitor. Very Fine. Estimated Value $45 - 65. View details	Realized $40
Lot 132		General Orders No.1. Left edge exhibits some small tears and paper loss, light foxing along right edge, occasional smudging of ink. Head Quarters Fosters Brigade, 18th Army Corps., Folly. Autograph Military Document Signed One page, legal Folio, recto/verso, on blue-lined paper, Folly Island, SC. Sept. 21, 1863. This military document gives detailed instructions pertaining to conduct of pickets. Very strict orders, for example, article III states " no sentry while on post shall be allowed to sit down, either during his day or night but must remain standing upon his feet with his firelock in his hand, thus preventing the evil of falling asleep." Signed at bottom "By Command of Brig. General Foster", in the hand of a staff officer, for Brigadier General Robert Foster. Good. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $207
Lot 133		Getty, J. Paul. American Oil billionaire and art collector. Signed Check. Large 8½ x 3½", pink imprinted check, with Getty's name and address printed above, drawn on Security First National Bank of Los Angeles, Santa Monica, California, July 24, 1946, to Jack Irvine, in the amount of " two dollars and ninety-eight cents." Punch canceling on verso, stamps on recto, neither of which affect the signature at bottom right, which is boldly written in blue ink. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $230
Lot 134		Gish, Lillian. Widely considered the quintessential silent screen heroine. Discovered in her teens by film pioneer, D.W. Griffith. Star of countless films including, Broken Blossoms and Sweet Heart Susie. The story of this collection began in 1919, when Joseph Assante was taken by the nuns of his orphanage to see Broken Blossoms in a converted church. It is a touching story of a gentle "Chinaman" who befriends a young girl (Gish) who is brutally beaten by her sadistic prize fighter father. Assante was so moved by the sad tale that he cried himself to sleep in the choir loft. He was found the next morning by the theater manager and returned to the nuns who never even missed him. Some years later, Assante wrote to Miss Gish about his childhood experience. She seemed genuinely touched by the note and a pen-pal relationship began which lasted for over 50 years. In addition to writing, he would buy her little gifts and leave them with her doorman or at the theater. He eventually introduced himself to Ms.Gish at a testimonial dinner in 1964. She was so overjoyed to meet him that she introduced him to Katherine Hepburn as the friend who wrote her constantly and brought her gifts. Archive of 27 Letters. (3 ALS, 1 ACS, 4 TCS, 19 TLS) Dated between 1966-1993. A very touching run of letters. "Dear Assantes: Sorry an early business deal kept me from seeing you on March 4th. We are working again on this beautiful ship. [QE2] Have just passed through that miracle the Panama Canal. Took 10 hours to get this big lady across and not an inch to spare. Hope to be home for Easter. Happy Spring time. Lillian G-". Very Good. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details	Unsold
Lot 135		Gish, Lillian (1893-1993) Legendary silent film actress and star of all of D.W. Griffith's classics, such as Birth of a Nation (1915), Intolerance (1916), and Broken Blossoms (1919). After the advent of "talkies", she lost interest in the cinema, but continued on the stage, only occasionally returning to film and, later, television. Inscribed Photograph Signed. 10 x 14", Black and white, matted and framed to an overall size of 14 x 18". A classic, bust portrait in profile. Choice condition, albeit minor surface blemishes. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $288
Lot 136		Golf Legends. Large "Faux" Photograph Signed. Color, 14 x 11", digitally reconstructed photograph which places three golf legends onto the same imaginary fairway: Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, and Brian Nelson. Each of the golf greats has signed above his faux likeness. Fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $115
Lot 137		Grey, Zane. American novelist, author of popular Westerns, including Riders of the Purple Sage (1912), many of which have been translated into films. Lot of Two Signed Photographs of Zane Grey. A. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Sepia-tone, 5½ x 4" image of the author seated on a high bluff, with writing material in hand, overlooking the Piute Canyon, a landscape which provided the setting for many of his works. Inscribed, "Zane Grey in Piute Canyon." B. Signed Photograph. Sepia-tone, approximately 6 x 8½" full-frontal portrait of the author bathed in a mellow light. Mounted to 8 x 10". Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $403
Lot 138		Gwenn, Edmund. Inscribed Photograph Signed Black & white, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. A fantastically sharp print of the smiling actor. Inscribed in white ink across the front, "To Walter / with best wishes from / Edmund Gwenn". Very Good. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $104
Lot 139		Haley, Jack [The "Tin Man" from "The Wizard of Oz."]. Signed Check. 8 x 3", dated February 8, 1967, drawn on the Security First National Bank, Beverly Hills, California, payable to the "Southern Cal Gas Co" in the amount of twenty two dollars and fifty-five cents. Boldly signed "Jack Haley." Docketed on verso. Accompanied with an 8 x 10" photo of Haley pictured as the Tin Man from Oz. Estimated Value $75 - 150. View details	Realized $196
Lot 140		Hart, William S. Print is slightly wrinkled with pin holes in the corner. Cowboy hero of silent pictures. William S. Hart mythologized the Western outlaw, who redeemed himself with noble deeds by the film's end. Inscribed Photograph Signed. Black and white, 8 x 10", glossy. 1928, n.p. Photo by Harold Dean Carsey. A soft focus print depicting the screen cowboy, with arms crossed, in familiar Western attire. Inscribed. "For D.J. Quinn / with best wishes". Good. Estimated Value $200 - 400. View details	Realized $230
Lot 141		Hazleton, Gene. General toning. Early Disney artist, "Flintstones" & Hanna Barbera. Sketch Signed. One page, Quarto, n.d., n.p. Drawing features a naked toddler sitting atop a large pot, reading a book and holding a cigar. Boldly signed in full with a parenthetical "uncle" Gene. Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 142		Hefflin, Van. Classic Hollywood actor. Inscribed Photograph Signed Black & white, 8 x 10", n.d., n.p. Inscribed in blue ink (slightly faded) "For Ann-- / My very best / wishes to you / Van Hefflin". Very Good. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Unsold
Lot 143		[Hitler, Adolf]. Each is framed to an overall size of 9½ x 12". Lot of Four Printed Proofsheets of Political Cartoons of Hitler. Four large color proofs of single-panel political cartoons, each 8 x 10", with stamp dates ranging June 1944 - April 1945. All originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, and lampoon Hitler as a prisoner of History, a janitor in a German memorial, opening the floodgate of "Germany's Torrent of Blood," and as a shackled prisoner of war. Fine. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $115
Lot 144		Hollywood Personalities. Lot of Four Photographs and Cards Signed. A.) "Kirk Douglas" -- IPS 3.5 x 5.5", black and white, n.d., n.p. A crisp photo of the classic Hollywood leading man in his early years. Inscribed "good luck! / Kirk Douglas" in black ink below his likeness. Slight smudge of the "g" in good. B.) "Jimmy Durante" -- IPS 5 x 7.5", black and white, n.d., n.p. A cute shot of the comedic actor playing the piano in his golden years. Inscribed "To Karen Schwartz - Jimmy Durante", in blue pen. C.) "Bob Hope" -- Cut Signature 3 x 5", Includes personalized transmittal envelope postmarked North Hollywood, CA July 19, 1972. A bold rendering of the legendary comedic film icon's signature in thick black pen. D.) "Red Skelton" -- Inscribed Card 3 x 5", Includes transmittal envelope postmarked July 1972. Inscribed in blue ball point "To Mrs. K. Shwartz, / Always, / Red Skelton." Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $144
Lot 145		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 146		Hoover, J. Edgar. Signed in blue ink. Includes transmittal envelope and an 8 x 10" Black & White photo of the FBI Chief with Bo Belinsky and Dean Chance. Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Two Typed Letters Signed. A.) One page, Quarto, on personalized official FBI letterhead. Washington, DC. April 15, 1964. To Robert Belinsky (Angels baseball player). In full: "Dear Mr Belinsky: I certainly was glad to see you when you visited FBI Headquarters yesterday and I hope you found your tour enjoyable. / Enclosed is a copy of the photograph made in my office which I thought you might like to have as a memento of the occasion. / Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover" B.) One page, Quarto, on personalized official FBI letterhead. Washington, DC. April 16, 1964. Also to Robert Belinsky. In full: "Dear Bo: / Many thanks for the autographed baseball and the "Angels" 1964 Yearbook which Dean Chance and you sent me yesterday. It was indeed thoughtful of you to remember me in this manner, and I am most appreciative. / With best wishes, Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover." Very Good. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 147		Hoover, J. Edgar. Very clean, slight fold crease. (1895-1972) Former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (1924-1972). Typed Letter Signed. One page, Quarto, on Federal Bureau of Investigation letterhead, Washington, DC. April 29, 1971. To Mrs. Eva Marie Daulton. In full: "Dear Mrs. Daulton: / Your note of April 20th has been received and I thank you for your thoughtfulness. I am indeed grateful for your support and hope my future endeavors continue to merit your confidence. / Sincerely yours, / J. Edgar Hoover". Very Good. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 148		[Houdini, Harry] (1874-1926) Legendary magician and escape artist. He could escape from any kind of bond or container, from prison cells to padlocked underwater boxes. Being the folk hero he is today, many of Houdini's feats have been mythically explained including his death, which is believed by many to have occurred during an escape gone awry. In actuality, he died from complications brought on by acute appendicitis, which he ignored against his doctors recommendation. Autograph Letter Signed. Six pages, Quarto, [Bermuda], [prior to 1913]. In pencil; heavily illustrated. Manuscript, which may or may not be in the hand of General Walter Mullins, assumedly dictated by Houdini's mother, Rebbitsin Cecilia Steiner Weiss. Kids: Do you want to know how to do "The Invisible Cigarette," "The Rising Card," "The Mysterious Shot" and the "Dancing Skeletons" tricks? You can learn these basic tricks and many, more, in this exciting handmade instruction book! You'll laugh, you'll cry, when you can do the same tricks as the Great Houdini! Friends and family will be thrilled and impressed! Be the only one in the world to own Houdini's secrets, as told by his mother, to you! Very Good. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Superior Collectibles Sale, November 16, 17, 1997, Lot 606. View details	Unsold
Lot 149		Howard, Oliver Otis. A heartfelt letter, signed "Oliver O. Howard, Maj-General U.S. Army." Accompanied by a steel engraving, and a photograph of the General. 1830-1909. Civil War Major-General. In 1864 he commanded the Army of Tennessee, and led the right wing of Sherman's army. After a distinguished military career, he became commissioner of the Freedman's Bureau (1865-74), where he did much to help former slaves, and the first president of Howard University (1869-74), which was named after him. Autograph Letter Signed. One page, Octavo, imprinted US Army letterhead, Headquarters Division of the Pacific, San Francisco Presidio, August 23, 1886. To Mrs. E.F. Strickland. Sentimental and reflective letter with a "favorite" quotation that Howard uses to express his philosophy of life. He writes, in part: " … It is not easy to write sentiments of value, like business papers, to order, -- but I have a favorite direction which I aim at, as my marksmen do at their target stationed at long ranges, it is 'not to let the day pass without making somebody [ 's happiness ? ] because I am living in this world." Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $253

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