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Sale 113
The Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Einstein, Albert -- Signed Handpainted/Collage Cover (1879-1955) German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. Cover with a hand-painted collage of Einstein signed "A. Einstein" above the collage. The envelope is not cancelled but is addressed to H M Brehm in Appleton, Wisconsin and bears a German stamp for 45 (Reichspfennig) and a 2¢ American stamp with the dates 1680 and 1930 on it, commemorating Charleston, South Carolina's rice and indigo crops. These stamps, which would have been affixed by Mr. Brehm, could obviously not be used as postage but were representative of Germany and America. Mr. Brehm created many hand-painted covers between 1929 and 1932 and sent them to prominent people. Perhaps because of the creativity displayed by Mr. Brehm, hundreds of the covers were signed and returned to him, most with 1929 and 1930 postmarks. We know that Einstein was in the United States in December 1930. The cover has two vertical folds and one tiny spot at far right edge, otherwise in fine condition. Very attractive. Estimated Value $800 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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$2,400 |
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Watson, James D -- Signed Sketch of a Double Helix (1928 -) American molecular biologist, geneticist and zoologist who in 1953 co-authored with Francis Crick the academic paper proposing the double helix structure of the DNA molecule. Watson, Crick, and Maurice Wilkins were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Inscribed and signed sketch of the DNA double helix on a piece of 11 x 8½" typing paper, no place, no date. Watson drew and signed in ball point pen, adding "A=T/ G=C" at top right. Some wrinkling and one horizontal fold. Estimated Value $800 - UP
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$1,563 |
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Scientists/Doctors/Engineers -- Group of 26 Covers Signed by Important Scientists and Doctors, Including Marconi. Among the items in this lot are ten handpainted/collage covers signed by Guglielmo Marconi, Lee de Forest, Auguste Piccard, Robert A. Millikan, Karl Landsteiner, Oliver Lodge, A.S. Eddington, Clyde W. Tombaugh, William H. Welch, Raymond Lee Ditmars, and by William and Charles Mayo. There are also 15 First Day Covers signed by Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, Benjamin Spock, Linus Pauling, Edward Teller, Julius Huxley, Christian Bernard, Michael DeBakey, Denton Cooley, James Van Allen, Eberhard Rees (Von Braun's assistant at Peenmunde who became director of the George Marshall Space Center in Huntsville), Clyde W. Tombaugh (discovered Pluto), a cover signed by several winners of the Nobel Peace Prize (Brandt, Borloug, Pauling, Cassin, and Noel-Baker), and one signed by Nobel Prize winners in physics (Yukewa, Thompson, Siegbohn, Robi, Anderson, de Broglie, Walton, Chadwick). All in fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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$990 |
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Group of Scientists: Includes Edward Teller, Eugene Wigner, Lise Meitner, Asa Gray, Louis Agassiz, Dr. William C. Gorgas. This lot includes physicists, geophysicists, naturalists, geologists, biologists, astronomers, and physicians: Edward Teller, small SP; Eugene Wigner (1963 Nobel Prize in physics), signature with sentiment and date; Lise Meitner, signature (1966 Fermi Award); Donald A. Glazer (1960 Nobel Prize in physics), two signatures on 3 x 5" cards; Joseph Henry (first secretary and director of the Smithsonian), signature with sentiment; Asa Gray (botanist), signature and three words; Louis Agassiz (naturalist), signature. Geophysicists: Maurice Ewing, signature; Sir Harold Jeffreys, signature with sentiment and place; F.A. Vening Meinesz, signed business card. Geologists: Pentti Eclis Eskola, card signed; Arthur Holmes, ALS with two signatures and a signed card with "Vetlesen Prize Winner 1964." Biologist Karl Von Frisch, signed card and sheet with signature, sentiment, place, and date. Surgeon William C. Gorgas, signature as Maj. Gen. U.S. Army Retired, Washington, Feb. 23, 1919; Dr. Thomas A. Dooley, signed printed three lines from a Robert Frost poem; and astronomer Simon Newcomb, sentiment and signature. Estimated Value $400 - UP
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$276 |
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Stanley, Sir Henry Morton: Scarce Autographed Letter Signed Dated July 9, 1892, Explorer Made Famous for His Search for David Livingstone (born John Rowlands;1841-1904) Welsh journalist and explorer who was famous for his exploration of central Africa and his search for missionary and explorer David Livingstone in 1871 in present day Tanzania. Single page letter requesting a favor and signed "yours faithully Henry M. Stanley" 7 x 4½ tipped in mount that has a fine photograph in uniform with printed signature perfect for framing. Estimated Value $600 - UP
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$425 |
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Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Scarce Autographed Kingdom of Nepal 25th Anniversary Commemorative Cover with Coin. Commemorative cover signed by the first two people to climb Mount Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary (1919-2008) and the equally remarkable Tenzing Norgay (1914-1986) First day cover postmarked at Namche Bazar, the post office that served the site of the base camp. Cover was officially issued by the Kingdom of Nepal celebrating the 25th anniversary of the legendary climb, with two Nepalese stamps affixed and a cased limited edition silver metal coin mounted within the cover. Each climber has signed underneath the coin/cover commemorative which slips into a presentation folio. Cover was certified by the Nepalese government on June 1, 1978. 4½ x 8" and in mint condition with both signatures bold. Estimated Value $400 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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$250 |
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11 Signed Commemorative Covers By Explorers: Rare 1931 Admiral Richard Byrd, Sir Edmund Hillary, Jacques Cousteau, Junko Tabei & More. Eleven signed covers, most First Day Issues, by acclaimed explorers of the 20th Century 1.) Two premium covers signed by Admiral Richard Byrd, one a very scarce FDC signed April 18, 1931 with a gold embossed cachet commemorating the Antarctic Expedition, the other from 1947 The Navy South Pole Expedition 2.) FDC signed in 1965 by Sir Edmund Hillary 3.) FDC 1971 for UN Peaceful Uses of the Sea-Bed by Jacques Cousteau 4.) Junko Tabei, first woman to climb Mt. Everest 5.) Four (4) by Albert Pinkus 1939 Expedition to British Guiana First Day Covers. 6.) Berent Balchin, Admiral Byrd's crewman 7.) All members of the '71 International Himalayan Expedition. Estimated Value $400 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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$324 |
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Inventors and an Explorer: Thomas A. Edison, Samuel F.B. Morse, Lee de Forest, and Vilhjalmur Stefansson. Thomas Edison (1847-1931) Most prolific American inventor; he took out 1,093 patents in fields including electric light and power, telephony and telegraphy, and sound recording. Beautiful signature on a 2 x 3¼" card; a few ink specks above the initial "A". With a 5 x 3¾" waist-up negative and print of Edison from the National Archives. Samuel F.B. Morse (1791-1872) American portrait painter and inventor of a single-wire telegraph system. Signature and sentiment, "With kind wishes, Sam.l F.B. Morse" followed by a paraph, on a 2¼ x 3¾" card. Lee de Forest (1873-1961) Pioneer in the development of sound-on-film recording used for motion pictures. Card signed, " Best wishes from Lee de Forest, June 20 '55" on a 3 x 4" card. Vilhjalmjur Stefansson (1879-1962) Arctic explorer. Signature and date (March 13 1937) on a 3x5" card; show-through from pasting. The first three are fine.
All three fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
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$900 |
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Edison Cover Signed by Henry Ford, Herbert Hoover, Harvey Firestone, and Owen D. Young. Salmon-colored 1929 cover with a cachet of Thomas Edison, celebrating "Light's Golden Jubilee " (1879-1929), signed by President Herbert Hoover and by business moguls Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company; Harvey Firestone, founder of Firestone Tire; and Owen D. Young, chairman of the board of General Electric. Fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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$960 |
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Edison, Thomas A. -- Signed Photo, Two Checks, and a Signed Block of Stamps (1847-1931) Inventor of the phonograph (1877), the carbon-filament light bulb (1879), and motion picture equipment; altogether he held patents for over 1,000 inventions. A three-quarter, seated sepia photograph signed and dated, "Thos A Edison / Feby 11 1921" The number "74" is below the date. Embossed imprint of the photographer, Falls, is in the lower left corner. Fine condition. With two Edison Botonic Research Corportion checks signed "Thos A Edison," West Orange, N.J., one dated July 26, 1928 and the other Aug. 17, 1928. The first is paid to Mrs. George Hart in the amount of $18.75 and the second to C.A. Prince for $32.50. Bank perforations touch two letters of signature on both checks, else fine. Also, a block of 16 2¢ stamps celebrating Electic Light's Golden Jubilee, signed in the margin. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes.
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$2,520 |
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