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Historic Manuscripts

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 392		Wright, Frank Lloyd: Rare Autographed Copy of "An Autobiography, Frank Lloyd Wright" First Edition, Scarce (1867-1959) One of the most important architects of the 20th Century who also proved a fine writer and educator. Offered is a very scarce signed First Edition copy of his autobiography published in 1932. Wright has simply signed his name at top of front end paper, no inscription. Inside front cover is signed by R. Van Buren Livingston (tape lift near his name, likely a removed book plate) who owned this autobiography and well known for many mid-Century homes from the late 1940s -60s in California, many recognized of historical note. Condition of book. Housed in its original slip cover know it is in rough condition. The autobiography itself has very clean interior pages and photos with no issues, the striking gilt black and red Wright design on front cover are without scrapes and stains, with the same excellent condition to the back cover. What is at issue is the spine, inexplicably it is missing but clearly worthy of restoration. Striking gilt and red cover on black board, top edge red. Extremities and spine slightly bumped, the latter a little loose. Internally very clean. Scarce signed. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $638
Lot 393		Napoleonic Wars: Rare Collection of Signed Pieces by All 26 Marshals of France He Appointed Between 1804-1815, + Grand Marshal of the Palace. Napoleonic Wars -- Collection of All 26 Marshals of France Appointed by Napoleon Between 1804 and 1815. Marshal of France, or Marshal of the Empire, was a title which had been abolished in 1793 but was reinstated by Napoleon in 1804. He appointed 26 Marshals between 1804 and 1815. Each of them is represented in this lot by a signed item. They are: Charles Pierre François Augereau (1807 ALS); Jean Baptiste Jules de Bernadotte (Signed pass into the Ministry of War--he was elected King of Sweden in 1818); Louis Alexandre Berthier (1800 DS); Jean-Baptiste Bessières (1798 ADS for rations); Guillaume Marie Anne Brune (1801 LS re promotion of an Italian officer); Louis Nicholas Davout (May 14,1815 PPDS--orders to Gen. Delaang as Min. of War); Laurent Gouvion St. Cyr (1815 LS as Min. of War); Emmanuel de Grouchy (1796 ALS to Vice Adm. Martin); Jean-Baptiste Jourdan (1830 LS); François Etienne Kellerman (LS); Jean Lannes (1806 LS); François-Joseph Lefebvre (LS as Gen. Com. Mil. Div.); Etienne Jacques Joseph Alexandre Macdonald (1818 PPDS as Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor); August Frédéric Louis Viesse de Marmont, Duke of Ragusa (ALS as Ragusa); André Masséna (1797 LS as Gen. in Chief of Army of Italy); Bon Adrien Jannot de Moncey (1807 DS re a Hessian POW); Adolphe Edouard Casimir Joseph Mortier (1792 DS); Joachim Murat (1798 DS--Murat married Napoleon's sister Caroline in 1800 and was appointed King of Naples by Napoleon in 1808); Michel Ney (ALS as Marshal); Nicolas Charles Oudinot (1816 PPDS); Dominique de Pérignon (1801 AES as Marshal on a Certif. of Service); Jozef Anton Poniatowski (1809 PPDS--a Patent for the Order of Virtuti Militari as Min. of War of Poland); Jean Mathieu Philibert Sérurier (1811 ALS to America); Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult (1808 LS as Duke of Dalmatia); Louis Gabriel Suchet (1796 DS); and Claude Victor Perrin (1823 LS as Min. of War, signed as Duke of Belluna). Also present are letters written by the wives of Bernadotte, Bessières, Lannes, Marmont, and Oudinot. All items are in fine condition. This lot should be examined in person to be appreciated. Entire collection is housed in a leather and canvas sleeved folio with several of the manuscripts having expert translations. Also, Henri Bertrand, Grand Marshal of the Palace. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $5,610
Lot 394		Bonaparte, Napoleon: Emperor of the French and one of History's Most Celebrated and Controversial Leaders. Letter Signed and Dated 1806 (1769-1821) Napoleon Bonaparte or Napoleon I without question one of the most notable military and world leaders in history. He crowned himself emperor on Dec. 2, 1804. Manuscript letter signed "Nap" as Emperor, 1½ pp, in French, 9 x 8", St. Cloud, April 16, 1806. To M. Mollieu, his finance minister, concerning the budget. In part: "I am returning the bill of the revenue of the Public Treasury for the last eight months of 1806. It is my intention that you consider it with the memorandum you gave me yesterday and that you add to it the status as of the first of April that encompasses the bills to be paid and the credits you need to collect. I believe then that this report should be for nine months….this should give me an idea of the condition of my affairs…" Choice condition. Also included is an ALS by Charles Tristan Montholon, Marquis de Montholon who joined Napoleon in exile on St. Helena with many historians making a case that Motholon poisoned Napoleon. ALS is dated Paris, April 1925 and is in French. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,913
Lot 395		Collection of 27 British Officers, Signed Letters and Free Franks from The Napoleonic Wars: The Peninsular War and Trafalgar. Very impressive collection taking years to build of a great many British generals and Naval officers in command during the Napoleonic Wars: 1.) *Peninsular War* (1808-1814) ALS by General Sir David Bird (dated 1819). Paymaster receipt signed November, 1816 by General Robert William O' Callaghan in excellent condition plus 13 free franks signed by William Beresford, George Ramsay, Kenneth Howard, William Henry Clinton, Frederic French, Stapleton Cotton, Henry Harding, James Erskin, Edmund Phipps, Robert Trefutis Miles Nightingall, Sir George Nugent and Charles Gordon Lennox all in excellent condition. 2.) *Battle of Trafalgar* (October 1805) Significant Naval Battle lead by Nelson. Thomas Mastersman Hardy Nelson's Flag Captain, ALS written between 1809-1812 while Hardy was serving as Flag Captain to Admiral George Cranfield Berkely requesting "the battleship Bruin embark from Almada" in excellent condition, Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Francis ALS dated October 1814 ALS who served with Nelson and at Trafalgar captained the H.M.S. Neptune, the third ship in the weather line. Letter is to Captain Robert Mitford as to why declined Lord Melville's offer of the command in India and in superior condition. Cuthbert Collingwood, 2nd in Command to Nelson at Trafalgar signed baptismal certificate for his son, Edward, March, 1787. Edward Codrington, Captain of the Orion at Trafalgar, signs his approval by a purser's note to supply the use of the HMS Blake for "7840 gallons of beer in Butts" in 1810. Richard King, Commander of the HMS Achilles at Trafalgar, an ALS dated 1798 to Admiral Charles Thompson Bart regarding orders for a Court Marshall returned while away at sea. Thomas Dundas, Commander of the HMS Naiad at Trafalgar under direct orders of Nelson. Signed salutation dated Sept. 30, 1834. Sir Eliab Harvey Commander of the HMS Temeraire, made famous by a stunning painting by J.M.W. Turner and his penchant for gambling and sword play. Letter signed to Sir Francis Freeling regarding the appointment of a new postmaster dated 1821 3.) Rear Admiral Robert Pamplin, St. Helena Pamplin had risen to the rank of rear-admiral and in November 1816 was appointed commander-in-chief on the Cape of Good Hope and St Helena station where he was responsible for the naval forces enforcing the captivity of Napoleon on the island. and excellent ALS outlining to a Captain Rennie regarding the inventory and overhaul of the HMS Tees. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $638
Lot 396		Collection of Generals from the Late 1700s to Early 1800s, Letters Signed including John Rogers US Naval Commander & Sigismund Löw Geman Legion. Fine collection of eight (8) autographed letters/letters signed by notable generals and commanders from the very late 1700s to the early 1800s. John Rogers US Naval Commander during Quasi-War (1798-1800) aboard the USS Constellation and involved in capturing L'Insurgence and brought back to the US. Letter signed regarding a request by the Secretary of Navy for the quantity of lead Sigismund Löw, ranking General in the King's German Legion and served on Wellington's staff during the Peninsular Wars. Karl Philipp, Fürst zu Schwarzenberg ALS (oders) to Lt. Marshal Count Fanz Orisini-Rosenberg sometime mid 1806 regarding the structure of his various military units. Lengthy document, excellent condition. Francisco de Quiros Marino, VI Marquis de Campo Sagrado, was a Spanish soldier and politician, Minister of War from 1815 to 1817 and several times Captain General of Catalonia letter signed dated 1826. Claude-Anne de St. Simon, Spanish Field Office Saint-Simon was instrumental in winning the final great battle of the Revolutionary War. In late August 1781, he arrived at Jamestown, Virginia in command of some 3,500 French soldiers. They joined the much smaller American army under Lafayette and helped keep British general Cornwallis pinned at Yorktown. Letter is dated 1776 and in near pristine condition. Paul Dimitrievich Kisselff, Staff Officer of Alexander 1 and State Counsel of the Russian Empire letter signed, no date or translation. Count Franz Kinski, Austrian General and Commander of the Imperial Austrian Army manuscript letter signed April 1791 as Commander directing the movement of troops against the French Revolutionary Army. Superb condition. Ferdinand Carl Joseph second son of the Archduke Ferdinand and former General of thousands of troops. ALS written in 1817 as Governor-General which sets for the procedures to be followed in notifying the Austrian Court of judicial personnel in Hungary. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 397		Battle of Waterloo: Letters Signed and Free Franks by the Commanders Who Defeated Napoleon; Duke of Wellington, Gebhard Blücher + 5 More. The Battle of Waterloo in 1815 was fought in what is now Belgium which marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The French Army under command of Napoleon was defeated by two of the armies of the Seventh Coalition: A British-led coalition under the command of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington and a larger army under the command of Field Marshal Gebhard von Blücher. 1.) Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 4pp Letter, dated Oct. 4, 1811 signed to Sir Charles Stuart, unofficial minister/spy for England to the court of Portugal between 1809-1815 and later Ambassador to France and Russia regarding the procedures when a British soldier is accused of an offense in Portugal. Further Wellington outlines the conditions and issue of Court Martial. Letter is signed Wellington, in excellent condition and has compelling content. 2.) Field Marshal Gebhard von Blücher signed daily ration receipt dated "Breslau March 31th 1812 3¼ Metzen of oats, 3lb hay, 4lb straw. Receipt for supplies handed over to His Excellency the General of the Cavalry, Blucher from the local magazine and signed G. Blucher General of Cavalry" Lot also includes engraving of both Wellington and Blücher. 3.) Five signed free franks; Edward Paget, Commander Heavy Cavalry, Fitzroy Somerset Aide de Camp to Wellington, Charles Colville, Commander 3rd Infantry Division at Waterloo, Henry Paget, Earl of Uxbridge Commander All British Cavalry and Robert Edward Somerset, Commander Household Cavalry at Waterloo. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $861
Lot 398		Collection of Rare Engravings 17th Century-19th Century. 1.) Bavaria from the 1621 publication of Gerard Mercator's "Atlas Minor" in outstanding condition, with hand tinted colors 8 x 9½", beautifully matted and framed in gilt wood to 15 x 17". From Bibliographicum Heidelberg. 2.) "Various Dresses of the Indians of North America with their Weapons of War": Interesting engraving published in 1780 illustrating the costumes, weapons and other items used by North American Indians. The tribes identified include the Chippewa and the Naudowessie. Likely from "A New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels". 8½ x 12" matted and framed to 14 x 17½" with frame and engraving in excellent condition. 3.) Two Copper Engravings of Flowers by Maund (1824) one large by Sansom for Curtis (1792) Beautiful hand-tinted engravings of ranunculus, dahlia and phlomis. 9 x 6" and 3 x 4 all matted. From Bibliographicum, Heidelberg. Estimated Value $300 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 399		George III and George IV: Collection of 35 Letters Signed and Free Franks by their Children plus Friends of the Prince Regent's "Carleton Set". 1.) Sons of George III Ernst Augustus, King of Hanover & Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale. One ALS dated 1827 3pp an opinion on matters of the State, a note of compliments signed and a document in Latin signed, possibly a baptismal certificate. The other pieces are free franks including one by Ernst Augustus (signed Cumberland) Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, William Duke of Clarence and Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, 2.) Daughters of George III: Augusta Sophia, ALS, letter of compliments dated 1836, Elizabeth, Landgravina of Hesse-Homberg, Mary, Princess of Gloucester, two handwritten notes and Sophia, Princess of England ALS (in exceptionally small handwriting) a letter of thanks. 3.) Prince Regent/George IV's closest set of friends known as "The Carleton Set" or "Prinny's Set" George Hanger Colonel & 5th Baron Coleraine ALS strenuously promising payment regarding some business in India George "Beau" Brummel famous dandy and friend of the Prince Regent, salutation trimmed from ALS signed and dated 1822, Charles James Fox, Foreign Secretary and close friend of the Prince Regent, Francis Seymour-Ingram 2nd Marquis of Hertford letter signed and an ALS by Henry Somerset 7th Duke of Beaufort. The balance are free franks Sir Lumley St. George Skeffingon playwright and extravagant dandy or fop, Francis Russell 5th Duke of Bedford, Frederic "Poodle" Byng friend of the Prince Regent and Beau Brummell, Henry Charles Somerset, Marquis of Worcester, 6th Duke of Beaufort, George William Cambell, 6th Duke of Argyl, Francis Seymore-Ingram Lord Yarmouth & 3rd Marquis of Hertford, Charles Palmer MP of Bath, George Villiers 4th Earl of Jersey, John Manners, 5th duke of Rutland, William Molyneux 2nd Earl of Sefton, Charles Stanhope Earl of Harrington, Richard "Humanity Martin, friend of the Prince Regent and SPCA founder (!) and William Knighton the Prince Regent's physician. Estimated Value $300 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $383
Lot 400		Buchanan, James and William Howard Taft: Two Autographed Letters Signed, One Free Frank by James Garfield. James Buchanan (1791-1868) Autographed letter signed while serving as Congressman from Pennsylvania. Free franked letter dated January, 1827, boasts two signatures of Buchanan and one secretarial. 1p folded 10 x 16" with soft folds visible from being folded three times to 3 x 4½" with wax seal remnant still visible. Letter addressed to Samuel Dale Esq. expressing the difficulty of a petition for a Joseph Nielson, brother of the Register of the Treasury in Kentucky, given the current session of Congress. In very fine condition, both signatures of Buchanan are clean and bold. William Howard Taft (1857-1930) Autographed letter signed dated August 7, 1898 while still acting as Chief Justice of the Unites States. On simple note paper addressed to a George Leonard in Cincinnati, Ohio where he lists several checks enclosed for certain individuals, likely personnel employed for his home there. 8 x 5", original envelope included with Taft's signature in excellent condition. James Garfield : Free frank addressed and signed by James Garfield MC, no date. Very clean and legible. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $988
Lot 401		Bush, George H.W., Dan Quayle, and Neil Bush Signed Presidential Inaugural Invitation Housed in Original Inauguration Folio (1924-2018) From the 1989 Presidential Inaugural of George H.W Bush and Dan Quayle a signed invitation for the January 20th 1989 ceremony signed by George Bush, Dan Quayle and Neil Bush, brother of the president. An 8 x 6" photo of Bush and Quayle are on the opposing side of the invitation inside the 8½ x 9" folio. Choice condition and a fine addition to any presidential collection. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 402		Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Limited Edition Signed Copy of "Everything To Gain" #84 of 500. First Edition copy of "Everything to Gain: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life" a book co-written by President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter and published in 1987. This is a Special Edition printing by Random House of the First Edition limited to 500 copies signed by both. 198pp original slip case and in virtually mint condition. Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $204
Lot 403		Coolidge, Calvin 30th President : Oversized Double Weight Sepia Toned Portrait Photo Inscribed and Signed (1872-1933) Handsome 10 x 12½" double weight, silver nitrate, sepia toned portrait photo inscribed by Linedinst Studios and signed "With Regards, Calvin Coolidge". Signature and inscription are bold. There is a soft crease in lower third of photo that has been minimized greatly by a paper press which remains visible but not distracting and even less so when framed. A fine addition to any collection. Estimated Value $600 - 900 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 404		Coolidge, Calvin: Signed Edition "The Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge" (1872-1933) 30th President of the United States, in 1929 published his autobiography. While there were special editions printed with his signature, this is a third trade edition signed. Autograph is quite bold; "Cordially Calvin Coolidge" on the verso of the frontispiece portrait. Page has separated cleanly from spine but with no tears, chips or stains. Otherwise the book is in very good condition, stout, minimum issues to green cloth boards, the gilt lettering intact and the pages clean. No dust cover. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 405		Coolidge, Calvin: Typed Letter Signed as President Regarding Maple Syrup from Vermont Dated April 1927 (1872-1933) TLS signed by Calvin Coolidge to a Lynn Cady in Vermont confirming he got the 8 gallons of maple syrup he ordered but an additional one-two gallons arrived and he needs a bill to cover those or can he just be credited. (Clearly Mr. Coolidge took his syrup, seriously.) Coolidge has boldly signed in black fountain pen ink. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $281
Lot 406		Eisenhower, Dwight: Vintage Original Photo Inscribed and Signed to Congressman Omar Burleson of Texas as President. Superior, inscribed and signed 8 x 10", vintage original B&W double-weight, mat finished, 1953 official portrait by Rickolas Muray of President Eisenhower, inscribed and signed to Omar Burleson from Texas' 17th District (1947-1978). "For Congressman Omar Burleson--with best wishes to an outstanding American, Dwight Eisenhower" Very slight evidence of handling, a beautiful piece. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 407		Fillmore, Millard and Warren Harding: Envelope Franked M. Fillmore and TLS Signed on Harding Publishing Company. Two fine signed pieces by the 13th and 29th President of the United States. Millard Fillmore (1800-1874) Envelope franked "M. Fillmore" in upper right corner, addressed to Mrs. Summer care of Hon Nathan Appleton Boston, Mass. Remnants of wax seal on verso. Mrs. Summer may be the wife of Senator Charles Sumner. Light soiling otherwise very good. Warren G. Harding (1865-1923) 29th President of the Unites States. Typed letter signed "W.G. Harding" thanking R.H. Minteer for his friendly sentiments and hoping "that you will be at Columbus, even though, like myself, you have no direct vote on the floor, I know you can greatly influence some of those who have". In 1910 Harding was the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Ohio but was defeated. Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 408		Hoover, Herbert and Harry Truman: Typed Letter Setter Signed as Commerce Secretary, 1927 and TLS as President, 1952. Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) Typed letter signed as US Secretary of Commerce, on Department of Commerce letterhead and dated May 26, 1927. Hoover has written to a Judge James H. Duffy a letter regarding the issue of traffic fatalities and the role of law enforcement in mitigating those fatalities. He notes the spike in these incidences due to the increases in heavy motor traffic as well as the potential for more over Summer. Blind embossed stamp seal by the Justice of the Peace for Deerfield Township, Illinois, is visible in lower left likely upon receipt of letter. Very fine with toning in three spots likely being filed with news clippings. Harry Truman (1884-1972) Letter signed as President thanking a good friend and donor for his holiday gifts of foods, sweets, cigars and his support "during the the years of my incumbency (which) has meant a great deal to Mrs. Truman and me." 9 x 14" folded light green White House letterhead. Excellent condition. Also included a small photo signed and First Day Issue of Harry S. Truman 20¢ stamp. Estimated Value $400 - 700 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 409		Hoover, Herbert Clark 31st President: Oversized, Double Weight Sepia Toned Portrait Photo, Boldly Signed by Hoover (1874-1964) Beautifully archived and signed 11 x 14" silver nitrate, sepia-toned portrait photo of Herbert Hoover by acclaimed photographer, Bachrach. " (With) The Kind Regards of Herbert Hoover". Choice condition and a fine piece for any library or collection. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375
Lot 410		Kennedy, John F: Rare Hand-Signed US Senate Chamber Pass Signed April 4, 1955. US Senate Chamber Pass, 4 x 2¾" Washington DC, April 4, 1955. To visit the US Senate Chamber, one must stop by one's Senator's office to obtain a pass. They are almost always stamped with a facsimile signature. However in special cases, a senator may choose to hand sign. Such was the case for a Mrs. Martha B. Cooper with "John F. Kennedy" hand-signing in black fountain pen ink. The other handwriting on the pass is in another hand. Excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 From The Collection of Dean William Rudoy View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,813
Lot 411		Kennedy, John F: Rare Inscribed and Signed Copy of 'THE WHITE HOUSE" As President (1917-1963) The White House, An Historic Guide, published by the White House Historical Association, Washington, D.C., 1962, 131pp. 4to. Blue cloth binding. Inscribed and signed as President on the title page "To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Kelley, with best wishes, John F. Kennedy" The book itself is filled with beautiful color photos, past and present (early 60s). Jacqueline Kennedy was responsible for the first White House Guidebook and her facsimile letter appears after the Kennedy dedication page. This was one of the first copies of the new guide off the press and was signed by a president proud of his wife's accomplishment - the guide itself and her refurbishment of historic rooms pictured in the guide. Purchased from Walter R. Benjamin Autographs, Inc. Hunter, New York, August 18, 1983. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000 Walter Benjamin Autographs, Inc. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,188
Lot 412		Reagan, Ronald 40th President of the US: Autographed Copy of his 1985 Speech at Hambach Castle (1911-2004) Autographed copy by Ronald Reagan in the 1990s for the remarks given on May 6, 1985 at Hambach Castle. His remarks campaign-style pep-rally before 6,000 young people at Hambach Castle, a restored 11th century mountain citadel known as the birthplace of German democracy. Reagan has written at top of 7 page transcript "Per your request, Ronald Reagan". Autograph obtained at Reagan's post-presidential penthouse suite inside Fox Plaza, in Century City, California. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 413		Reagan, Ronald 40th President of the US: Autographed Copy of his Remarks on May 5, 1985 at Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp (1911-2004) Autographed copy by Ronald Reagan of his remarks at Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp. His speech was generally well regarded and certainly heartfelt with examples included in this lot. The three pages of remarks have been signed at top by Reagan; "This for you, Ronald Reagan" Autograph obtained at Reagan's post-presidential penthouse suite inside Fox Plaza, in Century City, California in the mid-1990s. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $612
Lot 414		Reagan, Ronald 40th President of the US: Pair of Autographs on Casual White House Stationery JSA Authentication (1911-2004) Autographed White House envelope and corresponding White House blank sheet in light blue paper made by Cranes. Autographs were obtained in the mid-1990s at Reagan's post-presidential penthouse suite inside Fox Plaza, in Century City, California. Pristine condition, with Reagan's autograph very fine. JSA Authentication on the cover. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 415		Reagan, Ronald 40th President: Autographed Quotation from Reagan's Letter on His Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease November 5th, 1994 (1911-2004) Autographed copy by Ronald Reagan in the 1990s of a quotation from his November 5th, 1994 letter to the nation regarding his diagnosis of having Alzheimer's Disease. Reagan has signed boldly in blue pen. Autograph obtained at Reagan's post-presidential penthouse suite inside Fox Plaza, in Century City, California. Estimated Value $600 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 416		Reagan, Ronald: 40th President Inscribed & Signed Vintage Re-Strike Photo as George Gipp, KNUTE ROCKNE: ALL AMERICAN. JSA Certified Authentic (1911-2004) Before politics, Ronald Reagan with a under contract for Warner Bros. and enjoyed a fine career in film, and later television. In 1940, Pat O'Brien starred in the lead role of Knute Rockne: All Ameican as the legendary coach of Notre Dame from 1918-1930. Ronald Reagan was cast as halfback George Gipp who, while on his deathbed, tells Rockne to tell the team, "win one for the Gipper". Offered is a vintage re-strike portrait photo of Ronald Reagan as George Gipp and he has inscribed and signed "Win one for the Gipper Ronald Reagan". A very desirable autographed photo obtained in the mid-1990s at his penthouse office in Fox Towers, Century City, CA. James Spence Letter of Authenticity included. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,168
Lot 417		Reagan, Ronald: 40th President Inscribed & Signed, Vintage Re-Strike Photo, ca. 1966 Campaign for Governor of California JSA/LOA (1911-2004) Inscribed and signed 8 x 10" re-strike photo, original taken in 1966 for campaign purposes for Governor of California Great, a youthful image of the 40th President of the United States. Letter of Authenticity from James Spence and Associates. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $561
Lot 418		Roosevelt, Franklin D.: Boldly Signed and Handsome Engraving (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States has signed a handsome engraving quite boldly in black fountain pen ink 14 x 11" was removed from its original frame and glass and evidence of overall toning from the mat is evident. But the 9 x 6" engraved area and signature has only light toning, with the engraving itself quite handsome and sharp. It remains an immensely appealing signed pieces by one of the most important presidents in US history. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $625
Lot 419		Roosevelt, Theodore: Signed Appointment as President for William Michael Bryan, as State Attorney for Delaware (1858-1919) Boldly signed appointment by Teddy Roosevelt signed and issued as President and dated March 20th, 1903 to William Michael Bryan as Delaware State Attorney General. Appointment measures 16 x 21" and has some overall darkening/toning with edge chips to lower right corner. But Roosevelt's signature is clean and bold with document in very stout condition and without creases or folds. Estimated Value $400 - 800 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $510
Lot 420		Taft, William Howard: Beautifully Inscribed, Signed and Dated Sepia Portrait as the 10th Justice of the Supreme Court (1857-1930) 27th President of the United States and the 10th Justice of the Supreme Court, the only person to hold both offices. Exceptional, silver nitrate, sepia toned portrait as the Chief Justice, 12 x 16" to a family he clearly knows well, dated March 28th, 1924 and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $475
Lot 421		Wilson, Woodrow: Signed Silver Nitrate Sepia Print "Woodrow Wilson, 1913" JSA Certificaton. Signed sepia washed, silver nitrate print of the 28th President of the United States. Moffett Studios, Chicago, Illinois. Signed in steel point fountain pen and comes with a Letter of Authenticity from James Spence & Associates. In very fine condition, we note an ink drip in upper right corner tip and a very light crease at hairline. Otherwise a fine piece for any level of collector. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $525
Lot 422		First Ladies, Signed Pieces: Lucretia Garfield, Francis Cleveland, Mary Harrison, Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, Florence Harding and Grace Coolidge. Collection of signed pieces by seven (7) First Ladies, all on covers/free franks. All in fine condition. Garfield is on a mourning cover, Francis Cleveland is signed Frances F. Cleveland Preston which also includes two signed pieces by her daughter, Esther, Helen Taft has signed a commemorative cover to her husband postmarked December 1938. Of note is a spectacular oversized sepa tone, double weight 11 x 14" signed photo portrait of Florence Harding. Estimated Value $250 - 500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $475
Lot 423		Nancy Reagan (Davis) and Gary Merrill Signed Vintage Original Still from the 1958 Film "Crash Landing". James Spence Letter of Authenticity. B-movie drama, one of the early iterations of what later became known as disaster films which starred Merrill and Davis (Reagan) and directed by Fred Sears, famous B-Film director who knew how to make films fast and on shoe-string budgets. Film was based on a real life ditching at sea of a Pan-Am flight in 1956. Both have signed boldly very likely several years after 1958. CRASH LANDING was Nancy Reagan's last film and this signed 8 x 10" photo is scarce as she wasn't one to sign many film stills once into politics. LOA by James Spence & Assoc. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $128
Lot 424		32 15th Century Incunabula, Beautifully Archived Collection Each With Author's Name, Printer, Location, Year Published, References and Notes. Excellent collection of 15th Century incunabula whether a book, pamphlet, or broadside that was printed in the earliest stages of printing in Europe, up to the year 1500. This collection runs from 1474 to 1500. All are in very fine condition with many being quite choice. The consignor enjoyed thoroughly cataloguing these pieces, researching them and then creating a fact sheet for each one. Most are contained in leather bound folio but the larger pieces are sleeved in a stay-flat. Authors include: Saint Augustine, Lombardus, Capreolus, Durand, Lacantius, Biblia Latina, Forentinus, Merula, Ebendorfer, Passau, and more. Many of the pieces have beautiful accent colors and design as well as a myriad of fonts. Very much worth previewing in person. Estimated Value $300 - 500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $969
Lot 425		Johnson, Lyndon Baines: ~100 Vintage Original AP and UPI Press Photos of LBJ, The First Lady and Family During Presidency from the Boston Herald (1908-1973) One of the most significant US Presidents of the 20th Century, his legacy still being evaluated and re-evaluated, Robert Caro's books probably being the most celebrated. But Ladybird Johnson is also having a bit of a renaissance with the new biography by Julia Sweig. The two feature prominently in these historic photos by AP and UPI. Just at 100 vintage original photos and so many of them burned into memory and history. Fantastic images of Johnson campaigning, meeting world leaders, dramatic images of him speaking and there are several photos of note about Johnson's dogs including Him and Her. (Johnson caused something of an outrage when he picked up Him by it's ears.) There are also wonderful images of Ladybird as well as daughters Lynda and Luci who also found themselves in the news being First Family. Most photos are 8 x 10 with several cropped for publication as is the norm. Almost all have stamps of the photo services on verso with typed info identifying the news within the photo. Very good to fine condition obviously all showing evidence of handling as they were used. Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153
Lot 426		Mussolini, Benito A. and Vittorio Emanuele III Document Signed. Benito A. Mussolini (1883-1945) "Il Duce (Leader) led the National Fascist Party and was Prime Minister of Italy from the fascist coup d'état in 1922 to his deposition in 1945 and executed soon thereafter. As dictator of Italy and founder of fascism, Mussolini inspired and continues to inspire far-right totalitarian rulers. Vittorio Emanuele III (1869-1947) reigned as King of Italy from 1900 until his abdication in 1946. Document signed by both Mussolini and Emanuele boldly and cleanly in black fountain pen ink and dated June 1928. Document in excellent condition with registration and filing stamps on verso. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $550
Lot 427		10 British Prime Ministers Signatures: 18th - Early 20th Century: Robert Walpole, Robert Cecil Salisbury, Lord Henry Palmerston, Lord Russell +. Outstanding collection of 10 signature by British Prime Ministers from the late 18th Century to the Early 20th Century in excellent condition. Included are: 1.) Robert Walpole, widely recognized as the first Prime Minister of Britain, serving 1721-1742 signing with other notables including the Lord of Treasury George Arenden and politicians George Dodington and William Clayton clearly lifted from a single page document. There is a corner tear in the upper left corner that in no way impacts any of the signatures. 2.) William Lamb served 1834 again 1835-1841. Signed free franked panel signed as Melbourne (Lord Melbourne) 3.) Robert Peel served 1834-35 again 1831-1846. Signed free frank panel as Robert Peel 4.) John Russell served 1846-52, again 1865-1866 TWO signed pieces": A note addressed to "His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury is The Chairman, Ecclesiastical Commission" signed as Russell and a free franked signed by John Russell. 5. William Gladstone served 4 times as Prime Minister, 1868-74, 1880-85, 1886, 1892-94. Signed free frank with wax seal intact signed W. Gladstone. 6.) Robert Cecil, 3rd Marquis Salisbury, served 1885-1892, 1895-1902, Signed free franked panel with Salisbury written 3 times! 7.) Henry Lord Palmerston served 1855-58, 1859-1865 franked panel with intact official royal seal 8.) Arthur James Balfour. Superior inscribed and signed 9 x 6" silver nitrate portrait photo in original folio beautifully signed in mat. 9.) Herbert Henry Asquith 1st Earl of Oxford boldly signed free frank. Estimated Value $500 - 900 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $300
Lot 428		Collection of 18 Letters and Autographs by British Prime Ministers: Russell, Stanley, Grenville, Plus Other Statesmen of Note, R. Churchill, Pepys. Fine collection of predominantly autographed letters and notes signed by former Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom: Prime Ministers: Edward Smith Stanley (private morning cover addressed with wax seal) George Granville (ALS 4pp on Walmer Castle letterhead), 4 Letters Signed by John Russell and a vintage original engraving addressed to Sir Herbert Taylor, Pvt. Secretary to the Sovereign under King George III, George IV and William IV British Statesman: Henry George Grey, 3rd Earl Grey (ALS dated 12/1, 1847 as Secretary of War referencing trade in Newfoundland), Austen Chamberlain 1st Lord of Admiralty (Signature on 11 Downing Street, Whitehall letterhead) Herbert John Gladstone (1854-1930), son of the famous Prime Minister William Gladstone and Governor-General of the Union of South Africa from 1910 to 1914 note signed as Governor-General. Also included: Signature by Randolph Churchill (Cut signature dated 1884), Edward Law 1st Earl Ellenborough (ALS), Viscount Tredegar (note signed) Charles Christopher Pepys (2pp ALS) Samuel Whitebread (ALS) and Letters referencing the 7th assassination attempt Princess Beatrice and King Edward and more. Fine collection here worthy of inspection. Estimated Value $400 - 700 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $325
Lot 429		Wilhelm II, German Emperor (Kaiser), King of Prussia Signed Portrait Photo Dated 1937 (1859-1941) Wilhelm II was the last Kaiser and King of Prussia abdicating after inept diplomacy and disastrous defeats on the Western Front in 1918. This marked the end of the German Empire and the House of Hohenzollern's 300-year reign in Prussia. Ultimately he left Germany to live in exile in the Netherlands until his death. 8½ x 7" portrait photo on heavy stock mounted on mat board where Wilhelm has signed Wilhelm FR and dated 1937. Signature remains quite legible but has some fading as it was executed in his usual purple pencil. Estimated Value $300 - 500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $459
Lot 430		Napoleonic Era:Seven Cardinals, Including the Last Claimant to the British Throne and Letitia Bonaparte's Half Brother. Napoleonic Era: Among this group of seven items is an LS by Joseph Cardinal Fesch, half brother to Napoleon's mother, Letitia, Paris, 1811, requesting a favor for the Baroness de Friess from Count Aldini, Minister of the Kingdom of Italy. There are also items signed by Henry Clement Cardinal Stuart, last Stuart claimant to the British throne; Agostino Cardinal Rivarola; Antonio Cardonal Dugnani; Agostino Cardinal Casali; Filippo Cardinal Carandini; and Salvador de Muro y Salazar. All fine. Estimated Value $250 - 500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 431		Russian Military Rank Promotion, Signed by the Prince Regent Alexander I, Heir to the Throne of Kingdom of Serbia Dated April 20th 1919. Excellent military rank promotion in Russian for Artillery Captain I. F. Ahimovuh to the rank of Artillery Major. Promotion signed by Alexander, Heir to the Throne along with several other military officials including the Minister of War. 13½ x 10" twice folded but in overall excellent condition. Alexander's signature is executed in blue fountain pen ink and very bold and clean. Alexander I, also known as "Alexander the Unifier," was the prince regent of the Kingdom of Serbia from 1914 and later the king of Yugoslavia from 1921 to 1934 when he was assassinated while on a state visit to France. Estimated Value $250 - 400 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $153
Lot 432		British Prime Ministers: 6 Six Signed Notes, Photos, Cards: Eden, Home, Wilson, Heath, Callaghan and Major. Fine collection of autographs, signed notes, letters and signed photos by 6 British Prime Ministers in the last half of the 20th Century. Anthony Eden autograph dated Dec. 12, 1975, Alec Douglas-Home TLS dated 1985 on letterhead, Harold Wilson, TLS on House of Lords letterhead dated 1985 and note signed, Edward Heath signed photo and signed 3 x 5 card, James Callaghan signed 3 x 5 card and John Major signing a fine 8 x 12" matted photo inscribed and signed. Also included is a card with Margaret Thatcher's signature while as Prime Minister. In spite of her personal secretary writing in a separate note that she has "been asked to thank you for your letter and to send you with her best wishes the enclosed card". The card is printed or autopen as are most of the ones found on the internet. However card still has value. Estimated Value $200 - 400 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $150
Lot 433		US Supreme Court Justices: Oliver W. Holmes, Levi Woodbury, John H Clarke, Antonin Scalia, Antony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas, Wm. Brennan. Collection of letters and autograph of US Supreme Court Justices: 1.) Levi Woodbury: Free franked ALS dated 19th Dec. 1843 Washington City and letter is actually in response to a request for his autograph. 2.) Two covers addressed by Oliver Wendell Holmes to socialite Elizabeth Hine Cates of Youngstown, Ohio. Holmes well known for keeping correspondence with a great number of women on a social level. 3.) John H. Clark : Very long ALS also to Mrs. Elizabeth Hine Cates, here he writes with a heavy heart the passing of his sister, her decline in health and her death. Dated April 11, 1921, Washington D.C. on Supreme Court note paper. The letter comes with a 1½ page typed transcription. 4.) Antonin Saclia, a typed letter signed to a lawyer and friend in Miami, disappointed he did not catch in pompano on his fishing excursion, and that his assistant is scheduling a meeting with the YMCA. Scalia also adds that the lawyer instruct his assistant in how to spell Maureen! Signed informally Antonin and dated June, 1st, 1990 on Supreme Court letterhead. 5.) William Brennan thanking consignor of this collection for his nice note, dated March 29, 1984. on Supreme Court letterhead 6.) Clarence Thomas signing boldly a 4½ x 6" note card with Supreme Court of the US, Chambers of Justice Clarence Thomas printed along top. 7.) Antony Kennedy signing a 5 x 8 photo. 8.) Also added is a letter by J. Edgar Hoover dated 1947 thanking a gentleman for his letter as well as a cover signed by Superior Court Judge Tam Nomota. Estimated Value $400 - 600 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 434		Lanseer, Sir Edwin Henry: Painter in Ordinary to Queen Victoria, ALS Referencing Her Majesty (1802-1873) Lanseer. 2pp on personal stationery addressed St. John's Wood Road N.W. dated May 16, 1865. Lanseer writes "My dear Sir, I am not able to give attention to anything till after the 19th (when Her M goes North) - for whom I am working against time. I will take my chance of finding you and your guest." Lanseer, proved a master of painting animals in every heroic form imaginable and became immensely popular with every level of society. He famously posed Queen Victoria and her servant, John Brown and a horse for a photograph which became the basis for the chalk drawing HER MAJESTY AT OSBORNE IN 1866 which resides in the Royal Collection. It was made into a popular print commonly called "Sorrow". Estimated Value $200 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 435		26 Autographs by Acclaimed 20th Century Playwrights and Authors, Most on 3 x 5 Cards: Beckett, Mailer, Asimov, Clark, Milosz, Golding, Albee +. Excellent collection of autographs by acclaimed playwrights and authors, several having Pulitzer prizes and one a Nobel Prize in Literature. Playwrights: Samuel Beckett, Christopher Isherwood, Edward Albee (signed 3½ x 7" photo) and George Abbott. Influential Science-Fiction and Fantasy authors: Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clark and Poul Anderson. Acclaimed Authors of the 20th Century: Norman Mailer, Herman Wouk, Robert Penn Warren, William Golding, Alex Hailey, Richard Condon, James Auchincloss, Erskin Caldwell, Dick Francis, George Simenon, Richard Adams, William Manchester, Joyce Brothers, Thomas Hoving, 2 x Arthur Hailey and a signed commemorative cover signed by Czeslaw Milose (Nobel Prize Winner for Literature, 1980. Estimated Value $250 - 500 From the Collection of Carol & Richard Basler. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $319
Lot 436		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 $100 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $332
Lot 437		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 $400 - 800 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 438		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 $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $217
Lot 439		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 $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 440		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 $300 - 500 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $191
Lot 441		Lillian Moller Gilbreth: Brilliant American Psychologist, Educator and Author Letter to Edna Yost, Author of American Women of Science (1878-1972) Gilbreth was an American psychologist, industrial engineer, consultant, and educator of great significance in the 20th Century. Here she is writing a letter to author Edna Yost. Yost was a poet and author who also was one of the first authors to write books focusing on the achievements of women in science, such as American Women of Science, American Women of Nursing and Women of Modern Science. A one page, double sided handwritten letter signed, 7 x 5½" where Gilbreth writes enthusiastically about receiving a book and genuine appreciation and thanks. Estimated Value $200 - 400 From the Personal Collection of Richard Ellis. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $125

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