Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 129

Mansucripts & Collectibles Auciton

Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 29		35 Documents from the Mid-1600s to Mid 1800s: Land Grants, Deeds, Indentures, Wills and Sales: A Beautifully Kept Collection. An impressive collection of legal documents, from Colonial America, through the Civil War and into the Industrial Revolution. A great many worthy of professional presentation and display. Several retain their wax seals, almost all in crisp condition and make for fascinating reading. Almost all are on vellum boasting exquisite calligraphy. Obviously most are from the Northeast, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania etc. with the few abroad from England. The earliest documents are from 1656, a marriage document in fine condition in exceptionally legible and a beautiful illuminated English document from 1727 having to do with "Recovery Suffered by Mr. Woodward & Wife". One of the more recent documents is from 1850 and is an exquisitely handwritten and easy to read, last will and testament. Definitely worthy of in-person viewing if possible as there are fine pieces here. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 View details	Realized $672
Lot 30		Finletter, Thomas Knight: 5th Ambassador to NATO, Archive Including Letters, Scheduling Guests for John Kennedy's 1961 Trip To France. Twenty page archive of autographed notes signed, "unclassified" schedules for President Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy's 1961 trip to Paris all quite interesting. There are at least eight autographed notes signed by Finletter addressing a variety of issues. Also included is an inscribed and signed photo to Finletter by Stephen Early, only the third White House Press Secretary, to Truman. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details	Realized $125
Lot 31		Cromwell, Oliver: Signed Partial Manuscript as 'Oliver P' Dated August 12, 1657, Rare. Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland. Partial document signed by Cromwell as Oliver P, Whitehall, August 12, 1657. Other notations include "For General Montague on board the Nafsby." Cromwell's signature displays obvious unsteadiness due to his malarial fevers that would be triggered frequently from terrible stress which ultimately led to severe ill health from a chest infection and pneumonia. Cromwell died only a year after signing this document. 10½ x 8½" partial document that remains is in fine condition with archival tape holding a minor split, minor chipping along one side. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 View details	Realized $5,125
Lot 32		Middle East Leaders Three Signed Photos: Saudi Arabia -King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Ahmed Zaki Yamani. Iran- Abolhassan Banisadr. Signed photos by three significant leaders from the Middle East Saudi Arabia King Faisal bin Abdulaziz (1906-1975) Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, a significant and important career as a statesman early in his career while his father Ibn Saud, was Kind of Saudi Arabia. Both brought modernization and stabilization to the region. Faisal successfully stabilized the kingdom's bureaucracy, and his reign had significant popularity among Saudi Arabians despite his reforms facing some controversy. In 1975, he was assassinated by his nephew Faisal bin Musaid. Faisal became quite familiar in the West with the publication of T.E. Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom and the David Lean epic, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. Outstanding official portrait photo 8 x 5¾" in folio with protective overlay and blind embossed with crest of Saudi Arabia Ahmed Zaki Yamani (1930-2021) Influential Saudi statesman especially as Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources whose power plays and manipulation of prices played an outsized role for the 1973 Oil Embargo. 2½ x 1¾" Abolhassan Banisadr (1933-2021) First President of Iran after 1979 Iranian Revolution abolished the monarchy, serving from February 1980 until his impeachment by parliament in June 1981. Signed personal color photo 5 x 3½" legible but was executed with a fine point Pilot pen. Signed Jan 8, 1982 not long after his impeachment. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details	Realized $525
Lot 33		Israeli Leaders: 14 Commemorative Covers, Multiples signed by Meir, Herzog, Perez, Eban and an Endorsed Check by Ben-Gurion. 14 First Day Covers signed by important Israeli leaders: Golda Meir, two signed in English and Hebrew, Shimon Perez 3 total, Chaim Herzog 2 total, Ariel Sharon two total signed in English and Hebrew, Abba Eban three total. Last, an endorsed check as D. Ben-Gurion on verso of an American check. All the signatures and pieces in very fine condition. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Realized $338
Lot 34		Diverse Collection of 40+ World Leaders: Giuseppi Girabaldi, Prince Ranier, Pompidou, I. Gandhi, Trudeau, Torrado, Tito, Marcos + Signed Pieces. Beautifully assembled and quite diverse collection of world leaders spanning 150 years. Highlights include: Beautiful signature by Giuseppi Garibaldi dated November, 1860 Caprera (Italy), Italian general, patriot, revolutionary, and contributed to the Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. Count Cavour, 19th Century Italian statesman signed Cdv., Ferdinand, King of Bulgaria signed document, Georges Pompidou TLS, Prince Ranier de Monaco Grimaldi signed 4 x 6" photo, Ferdinand Marcos 8 x 10" photo, Franz Bayern Duke of Bavaria signed 3 x 5" photo, Willy Brandt signed 4 x 6" photo, Chancellor Kiesinger signed cover of TIME, Konrad Adenaver, 1st Chancellor of German autograph and signed 3 x 5" photo, Josip Broz Tito Former President of Communist Yugoslavia superb 5 x 7" photo, Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado on letterhead as Presidente de la República dated 1961, U Thant Burma's Representative to UN and three signed pieces by Indira Gandhi. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Realized $938
Lot 35		Churchill, Lord Randolph S, Influential British Statesman, Father of Winston Churchill, ALS Congratulating Friend on Knighthood (1849-1895) Autographed letter signed on 50 Grosvenor Square letterhead dated June 11, 1893. To a close friend name George congratulating him on his new title and knighthood and how difficult of time he is having calling him "Sir". Signed Randolph S. Churchill with penmanship very legible considering his rapidly deteriorating health at the time. The letter is quite heartfelt, flattering and brimming with good fortune. 10 x 8" folded and in very fine condition with only a thin strip of mounting tape on fold. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details	Realized $150
Lot 36		Marc Chagall: Six Exceptional Signed Pieces All Suitable for Framing Lifted from Premium Gallery Catalogs (1887-1985) One of the most prolific and beloved artists of the 20th Century who created works in a wide range of artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics, tapestries and fine art prints. Offered are 6 (six) signed pieces all spectacular examples of his artistry including one that was the cover of a 1958 gallery catalog from 1958. Each worthy of premium presentation and display. 10 x 7½" to 13 x 10" and in very fine to near to mint condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details	Realized $1,219
Lot 37		Artists: 12 Signatures by Brilliant, 20th Century Modern Artists : Miró, Chagall, de Kooning, Lichtenstein, Krasner, Rivers and More. Wonderful collection of 10 signed pieces, most perfect candidates for framing and display. 1.) Fine photo lifted from a gallery catalogue of Joan Miró sitting in a museum gazing at two of his works boldly signed (tiny emulsion spot visible) 12 x 9½" 2.) Roy Lichtenstein signed portrait lifted from a gallery catalog 10 x 8½". 3.) Marc Chagall signed photo of one of his leaded glass windows of Israel's 12 Tribes, 13 x 10" plus an endorsed check. Both display signs of handling but the signatures are excellent. 4.) Superb, signed catalog image of Willem de Kooning's "Two Women Near the Water" from 1963 10 x 8½ and would present spectacularly when framed. 5.) Jim Dine signed catalog image of 'Women with Red Glove" 10½ x 8½". 6.) James Rosenquist signed full bleed image of F-111 (Girl Under Hair Dryer) 10½ x 10½". 7.) Jasper Johns signed cover of Newsweek, October 24, 1977 when proclaimed "Super Artist" signing boldly through his printed name. 11 x 8½". 8.) Henry Moore signed catalog page of two of his chalk and brush sketches of nudes. 9¼ x 9½" 9.) Leroy Rivers portrait standing in front of his work, "Philadelphia Now and Then". Large bold signature in black Sharpie. 10 x 9½" 10.) Signed page out of Parade Magazine of Lee Krasner posed in front of one of her magnificent works 13 x 11" folded. Krasner is also known for having been married to Jackson Pollock. 11 & 12) Book plate signed by photographer Ansel Adams and 3 x 5 card signed by Carolyn Wyeth. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details	Realized $960
Lot 38		Artists: Ten Individual Signed Works Lifted From Gallery Catalogs, All Perfect for Framing and Display, Chagall, Rosenquist, Dean & Moore. Ten superior signed pieces by acclaimed 20th Century artists signing photograph of their works lifted from gallery and museum catalogs. 1. Marc Chagall: Actually a blank note card from a museum printed on heavy card stock, "La Nuite Verte" with an outstanding autograph by the artist executed in sky blue pencil 7 x 10" 2.) Henry Moore: two pages with images on recto and verso, four different examples of his work with Moore autographing all four images 11 x 8". 3.) Jim Dine, terrific and colorful images of three of his works all signed. Wonderful collection of his work. 4.) James Rosenquist signing vibrant images of some of his best known works plus two exhibition catalogs with one from Leo Castelli Gallery. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Realized $375
Lot 39		Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana and Jasper Johns: Boldly Signed and Flawless Signatures all Three Influencers of the Pop-Art Movement. Three of the most celebrated figures in the pop-art movement are Andy Warhol, Robert Indiana and Jasper Johns. 1.) Andy Warhol: Superior, boldly signed 3 x 5" by Andy Warhol with a Letter of Authenticity by James Spence & Associates. Quite framable with portrait included, but signed 3 x 5" cards are in themselves highly prized by collectors. 2.) Robert Indiana: Iconic creator of his "Love" print first used as a Christmas card, later an iconic sculpture and then exploded with the 1973 8¢ postage stamp. Offered is a signed First Day of Issue cover with the 8¢ stamp affixed and postmarked in Philadelphia, "City of Brotherly Love" boldly signed by Robert Indiana 3.) Jasper Johns: Fine inscription and autograph on 2 x 3½" note "Regrets - J. Johns". This note was sent with the return of 3 postcards of "Target with Four Faces" that he was asked to sign which are also included. But he did sign a cover of TIME available in another lot in this auction. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details	Realized $625
Lot 40		Large Collection of Authors & Writers of the 20th Century: Edward Albee, Helen Keller, Norman Mailer, Arthur Miller, Charles Schulz, Aldous Huxley. Large collection of signed letters, covers, some photos, and autographs, many having multiple pieces by a diverse group of authors and writers of the 20th Century, well kept in two, three ring binder. Edward Albee (12 autographs), Peter Benchley signed cover, Tennessee Williams signed 3 x 5 card and theater program for Garden District, Taylor Caldwell ALS, Charles M. Schulz, TLS Alex Haley ALS, Robert Penn Warren and Eric Hoffer signed book plates, Helen Keller spectacular signed 9 x 7½ vintage original photo and another smaller photo both executed in pencil in Keller's customary stenciled lettering Both excellent. Faith Baldwin ALS, Sir Hugh Walpole ALS, William F. Buckley signed photo, Dale Carnegie large autograph page, clean, Art Buchwald signed photo, Countess Alexandra Tolstoy-Miloslavsky autograph on personal card, Katharine Graham signed People Magazine profile and cover, Abigail Van Buren signed photo, Betty Furness early vintage original 8 x 10 signed photo, plus 6 other signed pieces, Pearl S. Buck note signed, Thomas Mann and Robert Frost addressed covers but no signatures, Leon Uris two TLS, Fannie Hurst addressed Christmas post card in red ink with her signature a drawn flower, Hugh Walpole several ALS and TLS, Anita Loos signed vintage photo, one ALS and two book plates, Dorothy Kilgallen signed cover celebrating Women in 1960 plus a document signed by Moss Hart, Irving Stone TLS, Charles Eliot Norton two TLS, Walter Lippman TLS, Arthur Miller signed cover and bookplate, Neil Simon signed photo, Harold Robbins signed photo, Betty Smyth signed postcard, several letters between Stuart Chase and Julien Elfenbein on business and economics, Clare Booth Luce ALS signed cover and photo, Norman Thomas signed speaking program, Burns Mantle TLS referencing Virginia and Christmas, Rebecca West TLS, Edith Beale ALS and some signed magazine photos, Thomas Tryon signed photo, Barbara Cartland several signed photo and TLS a fine ALS by Booth Tarkington and about 12 other pieces. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details	Realized $1,688
Lot 41		19th Century Authors: Collection of 25 Signatures and Letters Including: Tennyson, Thackeray, George Sand, William Godwin, Nobokov Sr. Very nice collection of authors/writers of the 19th Century both US and abroad: Alfred Lord Tennyson celebrated English poet, a fine cut signature. George Sand note in French cleanly written. Anne Isabella (Lady Noel Byron) salutation and signature from cut letter. John Howard Payne bottom section of letter with his handwriting on recto and verso as well as his signature (fragile). William M. Thackery full hand written note signed. 3 X William C. Bryant, nine lines written on half sheet and signed on both sides plus photo signed on verso as William Cullen Bryant as well as a signature. John Whittier excellent autograph and his handwriting on a cover. On back of Whitter's signature is that of Henry Wilson, VP to Grant. Francis Scott Key (Star Spangled Banner) six lines lifted from a legal document in his handwriting but no signature. Julia Ward Howe (Battle Hymn of the Republic) cut salutation and signature plus an autograph manuscript signed dated 1871. Vladimir Dimitrie Nabokov, ALS in English signed, father of Russian/American author, but a criminalogist and journalist who was killed trying to thwart an assassination. Oliver Wendell Holmes, poet, humorist and medical researcher and essayist, ALS informing an English correspondent that a printed account of a trip is thoroughly false. Joel Chandler Harris cut signature with his address at the time. Horace Greeley ALS on Tribune letterhead plus addressed cover. Lord T. B. Macauly historian, cut signature. Samuel Lover cut signature, novelist and painter. William Howitt cut signature, English Quaker writer. Whitlaw Reid TLS, journalist, diplomat and editor of the Tribune. James Lowell, ALS regarding cropping out a part of his best known work "The Cathedral". Joe Grego, three ALS all to Fred Kitton. Cora S. Wheeler poet and author autograph card. On verso an autograph by Lydia Maria Child with a beautiful inscription. 7 more writers included. Special note: a cut signature by William Godwin English journalist, political philosopher and novelist. Also father of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin known to the world as Mary Shelley who authored the gothic novel FRANKENSTEIN. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Realized $1,313
Lot 42		Dickens, Charles: Fine Collection of a Holograph Sentence, a Handwritten Note and Two Addressed Covers. Also Two Related Pieces. Charles Dickens, likely the greatest novelist of the Victorian Era a collection of his handwriting and other pieces: A holograph sentence, two addressed covers, one with his wax seal on verso and one note to Mrs. Bryan W. Procter all clearly in his hand but none with his signature. Holograph sentence reads "and all not be forgotten in their practices". Also included is an ALS by Dickens' son Henry Fielding Dickens on letterhead imprinted 8 Mulberry Walk, S.W. dated 1927 who authored "Memories of my Father" writes to a gentleman declining to write an intro for a book. Also included a four page letter written by George Dunlop Leslie who recalls his father and Dickens engaged in an art deal. Leslie sent these recollections to British wood-engraver, author, and illustrator, Frederick George Kitton, best known for illustrating and editing the works of Charles Dickens. All in fine to excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 43		Bryant, William Cullen ALS + James Russell Lowell ALS, Both Celebrated Romantic Poets of the 19th Century. Civil War Content in Lowell Letter (1794-1878) William Cullen Bryant was an acclaimed romantic but was also a journalist and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post. Autograph letter signed and dated to Elliott C. Cowden on New York Evening Post note card dated May 25, 1874 having to turn down an offer to attend and event in Boston due to great pain in his right shoulder and his family advising not to make the trip. 7 x 4¼" framed and matted beautifully with engraving to 16½ x 19½" All in excellent condition. (1819-1891) James Russell Lowell Civil War era ALS where he writes enthusiastically "I couldn't send a bare signature to a state that has sent two hundred thousand men to fight the battles of us all & whose regiments bear on their tattered flags the names of our most glorious victories dated Cambridge 29th November 1864 signed "J.R. Lowell" 7 x 4½" framed and matted to 13 x 15". Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 44		Hellman, Lillian; Autographed Letter Signed with a Very Pithy, Amusing Close to the Letter. Addressee Indecipherable But Someone Close (1905-1984) American author, playwright and screenwriter whose works proved extremely popular. Later she did find herself in controversy regarding some of her claims in life as well as blacklisted during the HUAC hearings but her dramatic works are still highly regarded which include "The Little Foxes" which she received an Oscar for adapting her own novel, "Watch on the Rhine" "The Children's Hour" and more. Hellman was also of note having a 30+ year relationship with Dashiell Hammett likely one of the greatest detective novelists of the time ("The Thin Man" and "The Maltese Falcon") who likewise was blacklisted by HUAC. Letter is to someone indecipherable (male) thanking him for a recording of the "Goldberg Variations" by Bach and closes with the following. "You are the only loving man who ever thought there was anything admirable about me when I was angry. Therefore, it seems mandatory now that you get a divorce and marry me. Please attend to it quickly…" If the addressee is a nickname for Hammett we cannot be sure. But certainly a great letter of her wit. 8 x 6" beautifully framed with photo 13 x 17". Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Realized $320
Lot 45		Sandburg, Carl; Literary Giant of the 20th Century, ALS, Handsomely presented (1878-1967) Carl Sandburg enjoyed one of the most celebrated and lauded career of the the 20th Century. He was awarded three Pulitzer Prizes, two for poetry, one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln and whose impact on American literature and history is almost without peer. ALS executed in pencil on hotel stationery dated February 8th (no year) Northhampton, Mass. to a Mr. Peffer on arriving in NYC at Grand Central asking him to meet him there or if not, at his publishers, Harcourt Brace & Co. Signed "Faithfully Carl Sandburg". Examined in frame, note was folded three times, with a slip of tape at fold line under Peffer. Otherwise very clean and exceptionally legible with a bold signature. Note is 8 x 5½" very nicely framed in gilt wood 14.25 x 18" which includes a fine portrait of the author. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 46		Holmes, Oliver Wendell Sr., Archibald Joseph Cronin and Edwin Markham Signatures all Three Beautifully Presented. Collection of three authors/poets signatures. Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (his son, Jr. was the celebrated Supreme Court Justice) was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the fireside poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. Beautiful signature on a calling card dated Boston, Feb. 1st, 1881 1½ x 4½" and framed to with photo 15 x 10½". Archibald Joseph Cronin, also a physician author best known for his books about miners, his greatest triumph, "The Citadel". Extremely bold signature in red wax pencil on woven paper 9 x 6" framed to 12½ x 9½" in gilt wood frame. Edwin Markham Popular poet of the early 20th Century, his best known work, "The Man with the Hoe" was also the author of the poem "Lincoln, the Man of the People" that was selected to be read (by Markham) at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial with 100,000 present at the event and over two million on the radio. Markham has signed boldly a copy of the poem 8 x 9½" framed to 13 x 14½". Estimated Value $400 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 47		Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth; Autographed Note Written (1807-1882) American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", "The Song of Hiawatha" and "Evangeline". He was a fellow at Harvard and professor and in his lifetime the most popular American poet. Brief autograph note written requesting the pleasure of W Ware's company at dinner tomorrow at 5 o'clock to meet W. Allston. Thursday July 8 (no year) 6½ x 5" framed and matted to 13 x 17" with a fine engraving of Longfellow prior to growing his beard. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 48		Browning, Robert; Salutation and Signature + Algernon C. Swinburn ALS. Both in Deluxe Presentations (1812-1889) Robert Browning was an English poet and playwright known for his long poems "Pauline" (1833) and "Paracelsus" (1835), later his epic poem "The Ring and the Book" (1868�1869) and his spellbinding monologues. Offered is a cut signature, the conclusion of a larger letter, "Yours affectionately ever Robert Browning" 1½ x 3½" and very nicely framed to 14½ x 10½". (1837-1909) Algernon C. Swinburg was, at times, quite the controversial poet and author addressing themes considered taboo at the time. But overall his works were held in such esteem, and cemented his reputation as one of the great lyrical poets of his time. ALS (signed A.C. Swinburne) acknowledging receipt to an unknown person of a check and is dated February 14, 1877. ALS is 7 x 5" framed to an overall presentation 20 x 20 which includes a superb, 1874 litho of him that ran in Vanity Fair entitled "Before Sunrise" by Carlo Pelligrini who illustrated under the pseudonym Ape. Scarce. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 49		Dumas, Alexandre; Autographed Note Signed Having a Splendid Example of his Artful Signature (1802-1870) One of the most enduring and prolific authors of the 20th Century, his novels "The Count of Monte Cristo", "The Three Musketeers", "Twenty Years After" and "The Corsican Brothers" were sensations worldwide. It is estimated that just over 200 films have been based on his works both in silent and sound films and his works are still read with great enthusiasm today. Brief written note in French beautifully signed "A. Dumas". Roughly translated "Salvador, Give a lodge to Alexandre" possibly a reference to Dumas' involvement with the freemasons. 8 x 5" and framed with image 13 x 16". Very nice presentation. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details	Realized $384
Lot 50		Monty Hall Collection: Typed Letters Signed by Jonas Salk, Armand Hammer, Barron Hilton and R.C. Guccione (1921-2017) The Monty Hall Collection of letters sent to him by a host of notables for his philanthropy and character. The man behind LET'S MAKE A DEAL and his wife, Marilyn were clearly admired by politicians, business leaders and highly regarded by his fellow entertainers as evident in a collection of wonderful letters in this auction. The balance of this collection is in the Celebrity Entertainment section in this auction. 1.) Jonas Salk letter to Hall regarding his study of Multiple Sclerosis and the conversation they had regarding the studies in San Diego weeks earlier. Hall emceed MS fundraisers and was seeking further information regarding Salk's latest work. 2.) Armand Hammer thanking Hall for hosting an event and sending a copy of his recent book on his art collection. On Occidental Petroleum Corporation letterhead as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and dated 10/12/82. 3.) Barron Hilton on personal letterhead customized for the holidays and thanking Hall and his wife Marilyn for a generous donation to Variety Children's Charity. 4.) Bob Guccione on Penthouse letterhead (Penthouse Publications, London) dated June 24, 1974 regarding a television special on eccentric people and inquiring how did Hall's taping of "Sex in the Seventies". Estimated Value $500 - 800 View details	Unsold
Lot 51		Astor, John Jacob III ALS Dated 1877 on his 338 Fifth Avenue Stationery and Charles C. Tiffany (1822-1890) Legendary American financier, philanthropist and a soldier during the American Civil War, John Jacob Astor III was a prominent member of the Astor family, becoming the wealthiest family member in his generation. Here, Astor is writing to clearly a close friend, disappointed they were both in Venice but him not receiving a letter saying so. He then catches her up with family and reveals he will be sailing back to America out of Liverpool and signing J.J. Astor. As letter was sent from Geneva, Astor crosses through the NY mansion address and writes Geneva, August 29, 1877. 8 x 10" folded with only very light staining and minor splits in some fold lines. The most famous residence in NYC at the time was raised to build The Waldorf Hotel, then raised again after becoming The Waldorf Astoria to build The Empire State Building. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Unsold
Lot 52		Tchaikovsky, Pytor Ilyich: Hand Addressed Envelope to Herman Augustovich Laroche, Intimate Friend, Art Critic, Composer (1840-1893) Envelope addressed and dated 1885 by legendary Russian composer Pytor Tchaikovsky to Herman Augustovich Laroche a Russian critic of classical music and composer who was renowned throughout Moscow. (Top of cover reads "Finland, Kuopio, Societtshus 1") Laroche was a professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory (1872�1875 and 1879) and later wrote reminiscences and numerous articles on the works of Tchaikovsky, other Russian and West European composers, and many performers He was a lifelong and very close friend of Tchaikovsky. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 View details	Realized $589
Lot 53		Collection of Letters to a French Composer: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel, 6 French Politicians and Mgr Pedro López Quintana, Papal Diplomat. Jean FONTANILLE is a French guitar player and composer from Bordeaux. Charismatic, talented and savvy, he was the co-founder of the French online Music School BandNote and continues to play with a great number of pop singers. He has released three albums. He created compositions in honor of several men of note: 1.) 1986 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Elie Wiesel writing in French and signing on Boston University letterhead, dated Oct. 30, 1991. 2.) Pedro López Quintana, Spanish prelate of the Catholic Church who has worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 1984 typed letter signed dated Oct. 15, 1998 on official Vatican Secrétairerie Détat letterhead. 3.) 6 French politicians all typed letters signed including Alain Juppé former PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jack Lang, Minister of Culture and René Monory President of the Senate. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Unsold
Lot 54		Royals: George III, William IV, Queen Victoria, Albert Prince Consort and Ten (10) 18th-19th Century Earls; Autographs/Manuscripts Signed. Excellent collection of British history consisting of 18 pieces, a combination of signed manuscripts and autographs including three monarchs. 1.) George William Frederick III clipped signature off vellum manuscript 2 x 3". Toned but signature very legible. Vintage portrait engraving with printed signature is included. 2.) William IV: Large clipped signature signed William R, extremely bold executed on laid paper. 1½ x 6", quite clean with just minor toning. Vintage portrait engraving with printed signature is included. 3.) Queen Victoria: Large, beautifully executed signature from a document 2 x 6" with the date of the original document on verso "The fourth day of July, 1839" only year two of her reign. British Museum post card of photo of a medallion created in her honor with a printed signature below. 4.) Albert, Prince Consort, Husband to Queen Victortia: In his hand, addressed cover to "Field Marshall, His Grace, The Duke of Wellington, Albert" Also included are manuscripts and signatures (some clipped) by: Thomas Wriothesley - 4th Earl of Southampton, Robert Harley - 1st Earl of Oxford, 2 x Lord Henry Wellesley - 1st Earl of Cowley, George William Frederick - Earl of Clarendon, 2 x Richard Dawson - 1st Earl of Dartrey, Edward Geoffrey Smith -14th Earl of Derby, William Onslow - 4th Earl of Onslow, 2 x Anthony Ashley Cooper - Earl of Shaftsbury, George Harry Grey - 7th Earl of Stamford, Alexander of Teck - 1st Earl of Athlone, George Fitz Clarence - Earl of Munster and Robert Harley-Earl of Oxford. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000 View details	Unsold
Lot 55		Royals: Signed Military Commissions, George III (1803) and William IV (1833), 14 Dukes + Prince Philipp. Excellent Collection of manuscripts, documents and autographs of 19th Century Royalty plus a large collection of dukes and notables. 1.) George III: Vellum document signed, folio, St. James, October 1806 commissioning a James Gent as Adjutant in the 25th Regiment of Light Dragoons. Subsequently commission was crossed through. Countersigned by Castlereagh. Signed "George R", one immediately notes the blotting and shaky penmanship no doubt due to his lengthy mental and physical deterioration. 9½ x 13½" Very fine. 2.) William IV: Vellum document signed, folio, St. James, August 1833, commissioning a Donald McDonald as Captain of the 27th Regiment. Excellent condition with an exceptionally large, bold signature by "William R". Also included are signatures by: Earl Marshall - Duke of Norfolk, George FitzRoy - 4th Duke of Grafton, Alexander Duff - 1st Duke of Fife, William Spencer - 6th Duke of Devonshire (and the Duchess), Augustus Charles Lennox FitzRoy - 7th Duke of Grafton, John Russell - 6th Duke of Bedford, Prince George - Duke of Cambridge (great dated signature on his letterhead), Prince Alfred - Duke of Saxe-coburg and Gotha, William Beauclerk - 8th Duke of St. Albans, Prince Arthur - Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Ernest Augustus - Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale, 3 x Arthur Wellesley - Duke of Wellington (2 autographs, one free frank), James Innes Ker - 5th Duke of Roxburghe and 2 x Alexander Duff - 1st Duke of Fife. Also included are 10 letters by notable bishops, clergy, and a cut signature "Albert" by George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George). Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,800 View details	Realized $719
Lot 56		Diverse Collection of Female Royalty and Noblewomen of the 19th - 20th Century. 28 Signed Pieces and Signatures. Fine collection of signed letters, autographs and a few cut signatures. Included are: Excellent cut signature of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III, Princess Grace of Monaco, beautifully signed cover, four letters by Queen Alexandra wife of King-Emperor Edward VII and one cut signature, Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll two excellent ALS and a fine early cut signature, ALS by Princess Beatrice, youngest child of Queen Victoria, ALS by Lady Lonsdale Gladys Countess de Grey, Three by Princess Helena oldest daughter of Victoria-two fine ALS and two cut signatures accompanied by a note by husband Prince Christian, autograph by Lady Rossmore, ALS by Princess Augusta Queen of Prussia and the first German empress as the consort of William I and two by Princess Mary- a signed cover and signature by Princess Mary with her ladies in waiting signing a visitor's book with a wonderful vintage portrait postcard. Also included is an original wax seal and signature of Lady Nelson wife of Horatio Nelson, fragile ALS by Elizabeth Dudley, Countess of Lowenstein to Ferdinando Fairfax addressing his as "father", two ANS by Queen Adelaide, a signed photo by Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxemberg from 1974, and an original signed photograph by Grand Duchess Kira Kirillovna of Russia and her husband Louis Ferdinand Prince of Prussia. All in very fine to excellent condition. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details	Realized $875
Lot 57		Revolutionary War Era 4 Manuscripts/Documents Including an ALS by Gouverneur Morris, Zebulon Butler, Richard Varick and a Robert Morris Note. Collection of four Revolutionary War era notables. 1.) ALS by Gouverneur Morris, Signer of the Constitution and author of its preamble, 1p quatro, New York, June 26, 1774, probably to his solicitor regarding that "Mrs. Morris is of the same opinion regarding monies in Bauhers's Hand and will such time he can raise funds rather than distress him with the sale of his land. Clipped close to sides with no loss of text. Neatly penned and in very fine condition. 8 x 7½". 2.) Zebulon Butler, soldier and politician from Connecticut who served with the Continental Army as Lt. Colonel of the 3rd Regiment and commanded teh garrison of Forty Fort. A debenture for salaries due members of the Connecticut legislature. Dated 1760, double sided 9 ½ x 8". 3.) Richard Varick, One of George Washington's trusted military confidents, recording secretary of his staff and close friend and admirer of Benedict Arnold until exposed which caused him great mental distress. Varrick went on to even greater success in New York as attorney-general and ultimately the Mayor of New York. Here he has signed a permit to an individual to own a tavern with a huge list of restrictions. 4.) Robert Morris Promissary Note Signed in Philadelphia on April 8 1795 boldly causing ink burn through the 'r' and 's'. Morris was one of only two men to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. But shady land deals spiraled him into debt and in fact he was arrested and put into a Philly prison three years after signing this note. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $500
Lot 58		18 Revolutionary War Era Documents, Grants, Promissory Notes, Paymaster Lists Many Signed by Individuals of Note. Large, very interesting collection of 18th Century instruments and manuscripts during the Revolutionary War. Signatures include members of the Continental Congress, selectmen, statesmen including Richard Ridgely, an ALS (actually a promissory note) by Edmund Randolph the 1st Attorney General of the US (1789-1794) Captain George Lewis (nephew of George and Martha Washington) bill for goods in support of his volunteer cavalry corp to diffuse resistance in Pittsburgh over excise taxes on liquor. Other items include signatures by mayor of New York, and a letter of recommendation to city of Newport by John Collins, Land tax receipt signed by register of Lancaster Country. There is one document signed twice by Isaac De Remier dated June 7, 1718 who was Mayor of New York from 1700-1702. Overall the condition of these pieces in good to fine condition. Some nice pieces here. Estimated Value $300 - 500 View details	Realized $275