Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 35

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Musicians

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 90		Berlin, Irving (1888-1989) Prodigious American composer and lyricist. Autograph Letter Signed "Irving," 2pp, 7¾x5", n.p., n.d. (1924). To Eunice (Emery), on "being back into harness for a couple of weeks," asking her to keep him informed "as to 'going's on' at the two INNS - JUNGLE and PEACOCK….," offering to have his letter translated into English if she can't read it, and other humorous remarks. With a telegram announcing his arrival in Palm Beach, and a small card: "with best wishes for a speedy up and out. Irving Berlin." Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $437
Lot 91		Bernstein, Leonard (1918-1990) American conductor and composer. 11" x 8½" reproduction of an Al Hirschfeld caricature honoring Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" Signed in black, felt-tip pen by Bernstein. The piece bears an 8¢ Gershwin postage stamp and a 1973 First Day of Issue cancellation. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $161
Lot 92		Janacek, Leos (1854-1928) Czech composer. Document Signed twice, in Czech, 2pp, 15x9¼" (both side of 1 p), Brno, 21 Jan. 1893. Fine. Concerning the distribution of scholarships and setting a date for a faculty meeting of Brno Organ School, which was founded by Janacek. Also signed by other faculty members. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 93		Marks, Johnny. Autograph Music Notation Inscribed and Signed in red ink on a 3x5" card. Fine. Marks penned the first bar and line of lyrics of his famous song, "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer." Inscribed "To Roy." Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 94		Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937) French composer and pianist. Autograph Letter Signed, 1p, in French, 7x5¼" (Paris) 4, Avenue Carnot, n.d. Fine. Written to "My dear Mangeot," either Edouard Mangeot, the piano maker famous for his double keyboard and the founder of the journal Le Monde Musical, or his son August, the founder of a music school. "Haven't had a moment today. If there's still time, would you send someone to pick up the copy tomorrow around 9 o'clock…." Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 95		Reiner, Fritz (1888-1963) American conductor; associated with the Cincinnati, Pittsburg and Chicago Syphonies, the Metroplitan Opera, and the Curtiss Institute. Photograph Signed vertically in green ink, 5½x3½". Fine. A chest-up portrait. Transmittal envelope with holograph return address. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 96		Schõnberg, Arnold (1874-1951) Austrian composer. Typed Letter Signed, in German, 1 p., 10¾x8¼", Frankfurt, 12 Oct. 1928. Fine. To Paul Aron in Dresden, stating that, in principle, he would be happy to accept Aron's kind invitation to perform his "Suite opus 29" with Aron. "However, adequate pre-rehearsals would have to be arranged because it's impossible for me to stay long enough for you to learn it from the very beginning…." Musicians and critics say that long exposure and repeated listening is necessary to appreciate Schõnberg's music, and, obviously, to play it properly. "Suite opus 29" is scored for seven instruments. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 97		Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971) Russian-born composer. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, Inscribed "To Miss Gladis Thomson," and Dated, "Dec 11/61." Very fine. Two full bars from an unidentified work. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,320
Lot 98		Stravinsky, Igor. World premiere recording by the composer of "Symphony of Psalms" Signed "I Stravinsky" inside the cover. Made in Paris shortly after the premiere of the work, c. 1930. Released by Columbia Masterworks, these are the French pressing, not the U.S. Three LP records with blue shellack centers; spine of cover is damaged, not affecting records. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 99		Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958) English composer; founder of nationalist school in England; collected English folk songs. Autograph Letter Signed "R Vaughan Willams," 1 p, 9x7", n.p., n.d. To "Mr. Scott": "…I know nothing about Folk-dance. but I daresay I cd do some patter between the dances. Are the RCM [Royal College of Music] team considered low enough to dance by their teacher?". Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 100		King, Martin Luther Jr (1929-68) Baptist minister; Civil Rights activist; Nobel Laureate. Signature in pencil on a 2½x5" piece of ruled paper with uneven edges, n.p., n.d. Boldly signed and in fine condition. Ideal to frame with a portrait. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $920
Lot 101		Hubbard, L. Ron (1911-86) Founder of Scientology, Dianetics. Typed Letter Signed "Ron" on personal letterhead, n.p., 19 Feb. 1976. Very fine. To Mike Moore of Melbourne: "Thanks for the great birthday card! I got a good chuckle out of it. Yes, I think this is going to be the best year ever." Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 102		Malcolm X. Born Malcolm Little (1925-65). Black nationalist leader and spokesman for the Nation of Islam; founder of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity; assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam, from which he had resigned. New Testament with white vinyl covers Inscribed and Signed "As Salaam Alaikum - Greetings from the Fountain. Bro Malcolm X" in black ink on the first end page, 4½x3", n.p., n.d. Light toning and a few scuff marks to edges of covers, else fine. The formerly militant leader changed after his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964; he began to preach to all races and was more hopeful for the future of race relations. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,565
Lot 103		Malcolm X. Signature and sentiment, "Hold fast! Bro. Malcolm X" on a 2¼x3" piece of paper, laid to a slightly larger piece. Very good. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 104		Paul VI (1897-1978) Giovanni Battista Montini; served as Pope 1963-78. Photograph Signed "+ G. Card. Montini / Archiv. di Milano" as Archbishop of Milan, 5¼x3½", n.p., n.d. Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 105		Paul VI. Autograph Letter Signed "G B Montini" on "Secretary of State of His Holiness" letterhead, 4¼x5½", The Vatican, 17 April 1944. Fine. To an unidentified man, in part: "…I have received, undated, the attached message…it gives me pleasure to send it to your little boy. As soon as it has been favorably received, I'll try to have it sent by swift messenger along with the notifications…." Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 106		Pius XI (1857-1939) Achille Ambrogio Damiano Ratti; served as Pope 1922-39. Photograph Signed as Pope on the mount, which has the papal coat of arms," 10x7½", n.d. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 107		Pius XII (1876-1958) Eugenio Pacelli; served as Pope 1939-58. Photograph Signed, "With every blessing / The Vatican, Christmas 1938 / E. Card. Pacelli," on the mount, 14½x11". Fine. With a Vatican City Secretary of State seal affixed to verso. Signed shortly before his elevation to the papacy. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288