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Sale 35
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 80 |
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Stanley, Sir Henry M. Signature and sentiment on a 1 1/8x2¾" card, "I am Faithfully yours / Henry M. Stanley," matted with an engraving of Stanley and an original title page of the book Explorations in Africa by Dr. David Livingstone, Giving a Full Account of the Stanley-Livingstone Expedition of Search….Fine. Overall size is 11½x11".
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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| Realized
$104 |
Lot 81 |
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Stanley, Sir Henry M (1841-1904) British journalist and explorer; lead the expedition to Africa that "found" David Livingstone. Autograph Page Signed with the date (8 Nov. 1890), 8x6¾". Also signed by his wife, Dorothy, and three others. Matted with the program for Stanley's Westminster Abbey marriage to Dorothy, and an invitation to tea by Dorothy on "2, Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, S.W." letterhead, 4½x3½", 5 Nov. (18)95, noting that she has also asked Henry James. All fine; overall size is 16x12½".
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 82 |
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Stefansson, Vilhjamur (1879-1962) Canadian explorer and ethnologist. Photograph Inscribed and Signed "For Sybil Samson, with appreciation of her interest in Vilhjamur Stefansson May 14/57," in the lower border, 10x8". Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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| Realized
$96 |
Lot 83 |
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(Two Arctic Explorers) Ross and Nordenskjold. Sir John Ross (1777-1856) 3pp ALS, 6¼x4",n.d., to Captain Groube in Calypso with details of the French surrender at Thorn and other Napoleonic War news, including "The French are leaving Spain." Very good; age wear and soiling; archivally repaired corner. With Otto Nordenskjold (1869-1928) Card Inscribed and Signed with dateline, "Göteberg, Oct. 14: 1918"; accompanied by original holograph envelope; fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$288 |
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