Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 202		[American Suffragettes - Set of Five Stanhopes, c. 1920]. Five optical devices called "stanhopes," holding microscopic portrait images of American suffragettes: Lucy Stone, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Carrie Chapman Catt, and Anna Howard Shaw. Each cylindrical device resembes a 1½ in. long miniature telescope made of brass-like metal and a leather sheath. Made in France, which was advanced in lenswork and camera production. Looking into the small end of one of these "stanhopes" reveals a portrait of one of the pioneers of American suffrage. It is hard to believe today that American women were not given the vote until 1920. Here are five of the most important suffragettes who devoted their lives to that end. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 203		Booth, Evangeline (1865-1950) English-born 4th General of the Salvation Army (1934-39); daughter of William Booth, who founded the Army in 1878. Three items signed by Booth: a sepia-toned, oval, 3/4 portrait, 9 x 7 in., in a period 12 x 10 in. frame; a 1925 Typed Letter Signed as Commander, to Lieut. Commissioner Gifford in San Francisco about his trip to the Hawaiian Islands; and a 2½ x 3½ in. card. All fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 204		Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895) Born a slave, he escaped and became an abolitionist lecturer, writer, and publisher. He served as an advisor to President Abraham Lincoln, was United States Marshal for the District of Columbia (1877-81), Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia (1881-86), and was U.S. minister to Haiti (1889-91). Letter Signed, on letterhead engraved "Cedar Hill, Anacostia, D.C.," 1 page, 8 x 5 in., March 13, 1893. Two years before his death, Douglas writes to Mr. F. P. Noble, Secretary of African Congress: "Dear sir: I am just in receipt of your letter of inquiry. It is a long time since I listened to any one of sufficient temerity to attempt to represent as 'idyllic', any feature of human bondage. If notified in time, I cannot refuse to bear my testimony upon this subject. Very truly yours, Frederick Douglass." Letters by Douglass mentioning human bondage are extremely rare and desirable. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 205		[English Suffragettes - Set of Six Stanhopes, c. 1920]. Six optical devices called "stanhopes," holding microscopic portrait images of English suffragettes: Emmeline Pankhurst, Sylvia Pankhurst, Christabell Pankhurst, Flora Drummond, Mary Clarke, and Anna Kinney. Each cylindrical device resembes a 1½ in. long miniature telescope made of brass-like metal and a leather sheath. Made in France, which was advanced in lenswork and camera production. The portrait of Sylvia Pankhurst has a shadow across it and the nameplate for Emmeline Pankhurst has slipped. Looking into the small end of one of these "stanhopes" reveals a portrait of one of the pioneers of English suffrage. British women over 30 were given the vote inn 1918. In 1928 women aged 21 and older received full voting rights. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $823
Lot 206		Ghandhi, Mohandas K. "Mahatma" (1869-1948) Indian spiritual and political leader who used nonviolent resistance to obtain reforms. He successfully led India's struggle for independence from British rule (1947). Gandhi's nickname, "Mahatma" means "Great Soul." His method of nonviolent resistance was used in the American Civil Rights movement Card Signed "M K Gandhi" in black ink above his engraved full name. Written in another hand on the verso is London, Oct. 1, 1931. The card is composed of two pieces of glossy paper, which is partially separated, not affecting the front of the card and the nice bold signature. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,062
Lot 207		Wiesenthal, Chavez, & Friedan. Four signed items: Simon Wiesenthal business card signed by the famous Nazi hunter; two 2 x 3½ cards signed by civil rights leader and labor activist Cesar: E. Chavez; and ausiness card signed by feminist pioneer and activist Betty Friedan. All fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. From the collection of Harry Sparks. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold