Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 12

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Notables

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 132		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 133		Barton, Clara (1821-1912) American nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. The "Angel of the Battlefield, " Barton distributed supplies and organized care of wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Establishing the American Red Cross in 1881, Barton served as the organization's first president and coordinated and supervised activities during the 1880s and 1890s. With Barton's perseverance, the role of the Red Cross internationally expanded from strictly war time efforts to include distribution of relief during natural disasters. Autograph Letter Signed ("Clara"). One page, recto and verso, "Home", July 5, 1906. To "Dearest Marvin." Transmittal envelope included. Transmittal fold, otherwise fine. Written near the end of her life, a very personal letter; "How sorry I am to know you are so weak…I seem to get no news to tell you but sad things, so many people that I know getting into accident or killed…". Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $380
Lot 134		Booth, Maud Ballington (1865-1940) British-born American reformer, founded Volunteers of America with her husband in 1896. Pioneering work rehabilitating inmates at notorious Sing-Sing and other prisons made her one of the most influential prison reformers of the 20th century, and she was instrumental in the development of the parole system. Also an active suffragette and founding member of the Parent Teacher Association. Autograph Note Signed ("Maud B. Booth"). Three pages, recto and verso, 5½ x 3½", New York, February 25, 1931. Black ink on blue note paper, the first page is a note about the Ballington Booth's departure from the Salvation Army, the second is a quote inscribed in Booth's Bible by her husband. Both pages signed, both in fine condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 135		Carnegie, Andrew (1835-1919) Scottish-born industrialist, owner of the largest steel and iron works in the United States on his retirement in 1901. Remembered for his philanthropic undertakings. Signature ("Andrew Carnegie"). Clipped signature, 3½ x 1", n.p., n.d. In blue ink. Bottom right corner is missing, small spot of adhesive residue at top edge, otherwise very good condition. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 136		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 137		Catt, Carrie Champman (1859-1947) American suffragette leader, Catt was instrumental in planning the campaigns that finally won women the right to vote. In her later years, she was devoted to the causes of world peace and child labor. Lot of two. 1). Typed Letter Signed ("Carrie Chapman Catt"). One page, quarto, New Rochelle, New York, March 18, 1931. On Catt's letterhead. To Ida Corey. One horizontal and two vertical folds. Fine condition. 2). Signature ("Carrie Chapman Catt"). One page, 5 x 3¼", New Rochelle, March 18, 1931. Adhesive residue on verso, else fine. Catt's reply leaves one to wonder about the collector's original letter: "…I was a bit amused at your request to remember a special train of suffragettes, etc. I do not remember that any such train ever went to Seattle. What did go was a special train of Republican women in the year 1920…". Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 138		Dow, Charles H (1851-1902) American publisher, he established Dow Jones & Company in 1882 and founded the Wall Street Journal in 1889. Document Signed Twice as Trustee ("Charles H. Dow"). One page, recto and verso. A 6% First Mortgage Bond, number 386, for the Amity Canal, Reservoir and Improvement Company in Colorado, for $500.00. Sixteen coupons, payable semi-annually, are still attached; the principal is payable April 1, 1901. Dow has signed twice verso in the Trustee's Certificate printed on the docket panel. Signed recto by "A.B. Koen" as president, and "RA French" as secretary, of the company. Beautifully engraved recto and verso. Expected folds, else fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 139		Ford, Henry. Typed Letter Signed ("Henry Ford"). One page, small quarto, Dearborn, January 19, 1942. On his letterhead. To Miss Agatha Laughlin. Transmittal envelope included, as is a small typed card indicating Ford signed the letter personally. Transmittal folds, minor toning, else fine. Ford was dedicated to the Edison Institute, named after his friend and mentor, and spent many of his later years working to improve the collection and research resources there. Miss Laughlin made a donation of "two silk dresses, gold watch, portfolio and cardcase" to the Institute and here receives Ford's commendations for her "thoughtfulness in making this contribution. I hope it will give you a feeling of satisfaction to know that these articles will be preserved." Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,783
Lot 140		Frank, Otto (1889-1980). Father of Anne Frank. As the only Frank family member to survive the Holocaust, Otto Frank devoted his life to the memory of his daughter after admitting that he had not truly known Anne until reading her famous diary. Signature ("Otto Frank"). Signed greeting card, 6 x 4½", n.p., circa 1966-1967. Signed in blue pen underneath holiday greetings. Very good condition. A beautiful UNICEF holiday card inscribed "Reciprocating your good wishes". Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 141		Fredericks, Charles D. Check Signed ("CD Fredricks"). Partially printed, accomplished in autograph. 8 x 3", New York, February 1, 1871. Drawn on the Manufacturers and Merchants Bank and made payable to Elizabeth Eddowes. Fredricks signs the recto. Punch cancelled, endorsed and stamped verso. Faint, minor foxing. Fine. Many of the Confederacy's most famous generals were photographed by Fredricks, including McCullough, Beauregard and Lee. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 142		Gambino, Carlo (1902-1976) Legendary Mafia don. The "Godfather" began his life of crime in Italy, where he was inducted into the "Honored Society" at the age of 19. At that time, Musolini had made it clear that he would not allow the "Society" to continue, and Gambino emigrated to America to join his family, the Castellanos. He began working as a runner during Prohibition, and soon joined forces with Lucky Lucino slowly moving up to be the head of one of the Five Families of organized crime in New York. It was only towards the end of his life that the authorities were able to catch up with him, often trying to deport Gambino who had never become a citizen. The sickly Italian used his ill-health to avoid trial and deportation, frequently faking heart attacks. Check Signed ("Carlo Gambino"). Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. New York, November 1961. Drawn on Gambino's S.G.S. Associates account at the Chase Manhattan Bank and made payable to Angela Maritos. Punch and stamp cancelled, none of which affect Gambino's signature. Fine. Gambino signs this check issued by S.G.S. Associates -- his public and labor relations firm which settled disputes for a cache of impressive clients. One of Gambino's legitimate businesses, alas, the company was closed after both state and federal investigations. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 143		Genet, Citizen (Edmond-Charles-Edouard) (1763-1834). French diplomat. Genet created the first international crisis for the United States by attempting to draw the nation into France's war with England and Spain. While in America, the diplomat acted against President Washington's policy of neutrality and attempted to raise recruits for the cause. As a result, he was ordered back to France, which would most certainly have resulted in his death. Washington took pity on Genet and refused to extradite him. Document Signed ("E C Genet"). One page, 7½ x 6¼", Albany, 1816. Being a receipt for stock dividends received from Charles D. Cooper. Docketed on verso. One horizontal and two vertical folds, tiny tape repair to verso. Very good condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 144		Genet, Citizen (Edmond-Charles-Edouard). Autograph Document. One page, 8 x 2¼", Greenbush, New York, June 12, 1829. Being a receipt for work written by Genet, signed and witnessed by the laborers and "ML Genet". Docketed on verso. Water stain at lower left corner, toning to edges. Good to very good condition. Following his marriage to Governor Clinton's daughter, Genet settled down and became an important member of his community. By 1829, he was a firmly established American. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 145		[Genovese, Vito] Tax Document (1897-1969). Mob leader. Born in Italy, Genovese immigrated to the United States and quickly became an important member of the Lucky Luciano gang. He returned to Italy in 1937 in order to avoid arrest for murder, but was brought back following World War II on the charges. Fortunately for him, charges were dropped and he was released after the prime witness against him was mysteriously murdered. Never far from trouble, in 1958 Genovese was arrested again for drug related charges which resulted in a 15 year prison sentence. He died while serving his time. Like other mafioso (most notably Al Capone), Genovese got into federal trouble when filing (or not filing) his taxes. This "Offer in Compromise", dated March 7, 1933, in Boston, outlines measures taken after Genovese failed to file taxes for 1931. Citing his "complete ignorance of the law requiring returns", he was fined $92.00 "in lieu of 25% penalty and interest from due date." We wish we had the "attached brief" mentioned, it would be interesting to see the specifics of Genovese's report, but this remains an unique article attached to one of the most powerful and notorious members of the American Mafia. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 146		Greeley, Horace (1811-1872). American newspaper editor well-known for his anti-slavery sentiments in the years leading up to the Civil War. Autograph Letter Signed ("Horace Greeley"). One page, quarto, New York, October 27, 1850. On blue lined paper. To C.G. Brown, Esq. Penciled notations, foxing, age toning, and adhesive residue on two right verso corners. In very good condition overall. Greeley communicates with a Mr. Brown in Newburyport, Massachusetts, regarding a speaking engagement and it is obvious the editor's schedule is very full "…I cannot now say that I shall have it in my power to spend a Sunday evening with you…don't rely on me and don't advertise me prior to receiving a direct promise from me…" Estimated Value $225 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $276
Lot 147		Hearst, William Randolph (1863-1951) American newspaper publisher whose personal animosities deeply influenced his editorial policy. Established a publishing and motion picture syndicate during the 1920s and 1930s that stretched from coast to coast. His palatial mansion, San Simeon, was furnished with antiques and artifacts from across the globe. Signed Typed Document ("W R Hearst"). Three pages, quarto, Los Angeles, February 16, 1945. On Los Angeles Examiner letterhead. To Hearst Newspaper publishers. Accompanied by an 9 x 7" sepia toned photograph of Hearst emerging from an aircraft. Mailing folds, very minor toning at edges, pages stapled at top left. Fine condition. Hearst lays down the law to his publishers when faced with wartime restrictions. One can almost hear him dictating the various points: "…Let us not leave any advertising out of the papers…when circulation is greater than we can supply with the amount of print paper at hand, please raise circulation rates…PLEASE RAISE YOUR ADVERTISING RATES UNTIL THE RATES LIMIT THE ADVERTISING SUFFICIENTLY…This is the way they did it in England…it is the way you will have to do here…answer this communication and let me know what steps you approve taking to raise the rates as proposed above." The great businessman/publisher speaks! Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $426
Lot 148		Key, Francis Scott. Autograph Document Signed ("F S Key"). Signed twice. One page, small quarto, Frederick County, Maryland, December 29, 1804. Docketed and signed in Scott's hand on verso. Being a legal document concerning the petition of John Troxel, Jr. and the judgment rendered against it in favor of Elizabeth Faris. Toning to edges, faint penciled notations, else fine. Fairly early in Scott's law practice (which he began in 1801) he sends this petition to the "Honble Judges of Frederick County Court". Shortly after this petition, Scott moved his practice to Georgetown and his sterling reputation as a lawyer led to his being asked to negotiate the release of a prisoner in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812. Key's experiences in Baltimore Harbor were the catalyst to his composition of "The Star Spangled Banner." Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 149		Lillie, Gordon (Pawnee Bill) (1860-1942) Showman and promoter, Pawnee Bill took Wild West shows across the country and to Europe, in much the same way as Buffalo Bill had. In 1908, Pawnee Bill bought into Buffalo Bill's show and consolidated the show into "Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Great Far East." Promissory Note Signed ("Gordon Lillie"). Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. 8½ x 3¼", Philadelphia, January 23, 1912. Drawn on the Fidelity Trust Company of Philadelphia, $20,000 is promised to Gordon Lillie on November 1, 1912. The amount is promised by "Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Pawnee Bill's Great Far East Combined" with Lillie signing as President and Charles Metius signing as Treasurer. Vertical fold, minor creasing, minor toning. Very good condition. Here the great showman is promised payment (the fabulous sum of $20,000!), probably for his management of the venture. The Wild West shows were hugely successful and became complicated businesses, given the number of performers, venues and shows they entailed. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 150		Lipton, Sir Thomas (1850-1931) Scottish-born businessman and importer, Lipton's development of shipping methods and the tea bag ensured the success of his company and made his a household name. An avid yachtsman, Lipton lost his attempts for the America's Cup five times but earned the title "world's best loser." Autograph Quotation Signed ("Thomas Lipton"). One page, large octavo, Cowes, England, August 11, 1928. Blue ink on "Yacht Shamrock" stationery. Corner abrasions at top left and bottom right, minor surface soil, album page residue on verso (not visible recto). Very good condition. "There's no fun like work," penned from one of Lipton's world-famous Shamrock Yachts during Cowes Week, this letter has a great sentiment and great yachting connections. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 151		Luciano, Charles "Lucky" (1897-1962). Notorious member of the Mafia. Born into a poor family in Italy, the Luciano clan emigrated to the U.S. in 1906, and it was just inside of a year that the young Charles had been arrested of shoplifting. It was in his early childhood that he developed a friendship with Meyer Lansky, and began dealing drugs. Forming a network of underworld friends, Luciano took full advantage of the opportunities presented by Prohibition. He later joined the infamous Murder Incorporated. In 1936 he was sentenced to 30 years of imprisonment for a plethora of charges, but managed to maintain his control from the inside. In 1946 he was allowed to return to Italy, but it was not long before Luciano continued his crimes, this time from Cuba. The United States then persuaded Cuba to likewise return the criminal boss to Italy, where he died of a heart attack. Autograph Letter Signed ("Charles"). Two pages, small quarto, Italy, August 26, 1960. Probably to Barney Glassman. Accompanied by a letter from Barnett Glassman to psychologist Irene Marcuse and two answering letters from her, including a complete graphological analysis of Luciano's personality. The ALS has transmittal folds and minor chips at bottom, overall very good to fine condition. Lucky's voice rings out of this letter: "…that party from Rome came to see me, I told him why you was looking for him…I would like to know if the lawyers are going to do something, in suing. Take care of yourself." The accompanying letter from the graphologist puts a fascinating light on Luciano's personality, as she had no idea whose handwriting she was analyzing: "…a person of practical intelligence, in addition to good common sense…He has reached independence of thought and action -possesses the ability to plan and organize his tasks efficiently…Sociable and outgoing of nature he likes to mix freely with others. Important is his personal integrity and sincerity…will keep a given promise if ever possible…" A great lot! Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 152		Rockefeller, John D (1839-1937) One of America's great industrialists, he controlled the oil industry via Standard Oil Company (founded 1870) and the Standard Oil Trust (1882). Signed Standard Oil Trust Stock Certificate ("JD Rockefeller"). Elaborately engraved with ornate green border, oblong folio, New York, June 16, 1887. The stub is attached at left and the transfer is completed on the verso. The signatures have been machine cancelled (which is unusual, there is generally a hand cancel through the signatures), there is some easily camouflaged separation between ribs of the cancellation; toning to edges. Very good. Printed in green, black and white with an elaborate engraved vignette of the U.S. Capitol building at top center. Mr. Robert Miller purchased 75 shares of the Standard Oil Trust, which he took out of his name in 1893 and held in a stockbroker's name until 1898, when the shares were cancelled. This may mean that Miller's shares were part of the huge group Rockefeller bought back in the late 1880s/early 1890s. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 153		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 154		Interesting Large Lot. Forty-three items, some ALSs, some TLSs and a few signatures. This lot has two main categories: Physicians/Professors and Prominent Women of the 1930s and 1940s. The President of Dartmouth, Edward Martin Hopkins; Ina Claire; Gladys Carrol, Rise Stevens (a Signed Photo); Boak Carter; Fairfield Osborn; Jane Addams; Helen Hokinson; Frances Parkinson Keyes; Frances F. Cleveland Preston; Ruth Nichols; Elizabeth Bache and Helen Astor are just a few of the notables in this bunch. There are two main addressees featured here: Dr. Ernest Groves of the Institute for Research in Social Science at the University of North Carolina; and Winifred Mallon, Washington DC journalist and President of the Women's National Press Club -- their respective interests are reflected in the content and writers of many of the letters. Most of the letters provide interesting reading -- the activities, intellectual decisions and networking of early- to mid- century movers and shakers from all spheres are easy to find. Conditions range from very good to fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold