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Sale 56
Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction
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Lot 67 |
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Clark, Tom (1899-1977) Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1949-67); he resigned to prevent a conflict of interest when his son, Ramsey Clark, was appointed Attorney General, a position Tom Clark had held from 1945-49. Typed Letter Signed Signed, 1 page, 10½ x 8 in., on Supreme Court letterhead, Washington, May 15, 1969. To California State Assemblyman Walter J. Karabian about a bill whose adoption he encourages Karabian to secure. The bill would permit the appearance in court of students under the supervision of lawyers. Very fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Lot 68 |
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Marshall, Thurgood (1908-93) Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1967-91); first African American appointed (by President Lyndon B. Johnson) to the highest court in the land. Supreme Court Note Card Signed in blue ink, 4½x6", n.p., n.d. Very fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Lot 69 |
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Supreme Court Justices - 19th Century. Four business-size cards signed: (1) "Yrs. very truly / Melville W. Fuller"; card is engraved "The Chief Justice" on verso. Fuller ((1833-1910) was on the court from 1888-1910. (2) "Jos: P. Bradley / Just. Sup. Ct. U.S." on card printed with his name; Bradley (1813-92) served 1870-92. (3) Nathan Clifford ((1803-81) signed his name only on a plain card; he served 1851-81. (4) "Stephen J. Field / Justice of U.S. Supreme Court"; his card is printed with his title on the verso; Field ((1816-99) served 1863-97. Earlier pasting remnants on verso of two cards. Overall very good.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
Harry Sparks collection.
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Supreme Court Justices - 20th & 21st Centuries. Six Supreme Court cards, 3½ x 4½ in., one each signed by "W. O. Douglas" (lived 1898-1980, served 1939-75); first African American "Thurgood Marshall" (lived 1908-93, served 1967-91); "Byron R. White" (lived 1917-2002, served 1962-93); "William H. Rehnquist " as Chief Justice (lived 1924-2005, served 1986-2005); first woman "Sandra Day O'Connor" (born 1930 -, served 1981-2006); and "J.P. Stevens" (born 1920, served 1975-present). All fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Harry Sparks collection.
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Lot 71 |
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Supreme Court Justices - 20th & 21st Centuries. Seven Justices, four signed on engraved Supreme Court cards, two on business cards, and one on a letter. The first four: "Wm J. Brennan Jr." (lived 1906-97, served 1956-90); "Potter Stewart" (lived 1915-85, served 1958-81); "W Douglas" (lived 1898-1980, served 1939-75); and "William H. Rehnquist" (lived 1924-2005, served 1986-2005). On business cards:"To Harry Sparks With every good wish Arthur J. Goldberg" (lived 1908-90, served 1962-65); and "Abe Fortas" (lived 1910-82, served 1965-69); and on the bottom of a letter asking for a signed card: "Have none / Warren E. Burger" (lived 1907-95, served 1969-86). Burger and Rehnquist both served as Chief Justice. All fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Harry Sparks collection.
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Lot 72 |
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Supreme Court Justices - Early 20th Century. Cards signed by five justices whose service was either wholly in the first half of the 20th century or began then. Chief Justice "Charles E. Hughes" signed a plain card, which is affixed to a piece of paper; he lived 1862-1948 and served 1930-41. Two are on Supreme Court cards: "Harold A. Burton / Associate Justice" (lived 1888-1964; served 1945-58); and "Best wishes to Harry Sparks. Tom Clark 12/19/75"; Clark lived 1899-1975 and served 1949-67). "Owen J. Roberts" signed on the back of a cut-down index card; he lived 1875-1955 and served 1930-45. "M.J. Moody" signed on a card engraved "The Secretary of the Navy," which he was 1902-04; he lived 1853-1917 and served on the court 1906-10. Overall about fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Harry Sparks collection.
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Warren, Earl (1891-1974) 14th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1953-69); three times Governor of California. Two Typed Letters Signed, 1 page each, on Supreme Court letterhead, Washington, Sept. 24, 1969 and Feb. 24, 1970. Both written to California State Assemblyman Walter Karabian, regarding passage of Resolution No. 277 concerning Warren's retirement (June 23, 1969). Warren reflects on his public service which began in 1919 after he left the Army. "…I have been in the public service since that time without a break….I want you to know that I shall always remember with appreciation the sentiments expressed in the Resolution and the generosity of the Assembly in adopting it." The second letter expresses gratitude for the framed copy of the Resolution and says that he will hang it in his study. Both very fine. Transmittal envelopes present.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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