Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Statesmen and Political Leaders

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 455		Adams, Samuel (1722-1803). American revolutionary politician and brew master. A distant cousin to John Adams, Samuel was a signer of the Declaration of Independence as well as governor of Massachusetts and was instrumental in organizing the Boston Tea Party. Document Signed ("Sam Adams"). As Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, folio, n.p., October 16, 1793. Being a military appointment. In brown ink. With original wafer seal affixed at the upper left. Attractively matted and framed with an image of the statesman and identifying card to an overall size of 26 x 30". With one horizontal and one vertical fold, and considerable foxing. Still in good condition overall. Just prior to his term as Governor, here Adams appoints one Daniel Green as captain of a company of men in the Second Regiment/ First Brigade/ Third Division of the Massachusetts militia. Eloquently composed, this document states: "I do by these Presents (reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Ability, Courage and good Conduct) Commission you accordingly. -- You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Captain in Leading, Ordering and Exercising said Company in Arms…" Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,495
Lot 456		Atchison, David Rice (1807-1886) U.S. Senator from Missouri, he served 16 terms as President Pro Tem of the Senate. Atchinson was also called upon to serve one day as United States President on March 4, 1849 when James Polk's term ended, and, being a Sunday, President elect Zachary Taylor refused to be sworn in for religious reasons. So, although he never spend the night in the White House nor signed any bills, Atchison was, indeed, President of the United States. Document Signed ("D.R. Atchison"). As Senator. Three pages, small quarto, Washington D. C., March 5, 1853. Being an appointment endorsement headed "Senate Chambers," addressed to President Franklin Pierce. One vertical and two horizontal folds, minor age toning at bottom. Very good to fine condition. Signing with fourteen Senators, Rice endorses the appointment of Dr. William F. Wallace to the position of "Naval Store Keeper." Dr. Wallace was to be rewarded because he "devoted his whole time & energy to the late presidential struggle; and having charge of the Iowa divisions, rendered most essential and valuable service…" A nice document not only for the involvement of Atchison, but also for the eternal political finagling it illustrates. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 457		Baldwin, Stanley (1867-1947). Conservative three-time British Prime Minister. Autograph Letter Signed ("Stanley Baldwin"). One page, 4¾ x 7¼", London, May 22, 1922. On embossed House of Commons stationery. Mailing folds, minor toning, minor foxing. Good to very good condition. Interesting note with content that suggests it was destined for the American Ambassador: "I gladly return yr card and feel that I cannot do better than send you a copy of the words of one of your most distinguished Presidents, expressing a sentiment which has animated so many of those great men who have succeeded John Adams at St. James's." Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 458		Begin, Menachim (1919-1992) Polish-born Zionist leader who was Prime Minister of Israel from 1977-1983. With Anwar Sadat of Egypt, Begin won the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts towards a peaceful solution of Egyptian-Israeli conflicts. Document Signed ("Menachem Begin"). In Hebrew. One page, small folio, Jerusalem, 1964. Being an official program for a memorial service honoring Zev and Yoanna Jabotinsky. On embossed green paper. Untranslated notes on verso. Some wear at top edge, otherwise very good to fine condition. Appearing on the back of this program is a certificate honoring the members of Zev Jabotinsky's honor guard, as requested in his last will and testament. Menachem Begin, Joseph Kellerman and Aaron Proops sign below the text. Zev Jabotinsky, Zionist, poet and organizer of the British Jewish Legion, died in 1940 and stipulated in his will that he was to be reinterred in Israel only on the order of a future Jewish government. The Jabotinskys' black marble tombstone overlooks the Yad Vashem Complex. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $219
Lot 459		Ben-Gurion, David (1886-1973) Zionist statesman, political and military leader. First Prime Minister of Israel (1948-53, 1955-63), often called "Father of the Nation." Autograph Letter Signed ("D. Ben-Gurion"). In Hebrew. One page, 5 x 8½", Sdeh Boker, Israel, November 10, 1963. To David Snir. Letter affixed to sheet of paper. Some creasing, small areas of minor discoloration and some age toning. Very good to good condition. A very interesting letter, as Ben-Gurion comments on religious tolerance and new settlements. In full; "To David Snir, greetings. The riots in Jerusalem arose deep worry in my heart. I am not convinced this is the way tourists lately cross the Mandelbaum passage. There is no doubt the feelings of a religious man are to be respected, but religious people must respect the freedom of choice of a fellow-man and no coercion is to be exercised for or against religious conduct. Your remark concerning a religious population (why settlement?) in Modün -- is most welcome as is any Jewish population in this area. Have you got a group (not necessarily as a Kibbutz) of young people ready to settle down? I suggest you make contact first of all with Elhanan Yishay, who deals with these matters in the Ministry of defense, as I hardly leave Sdeh Boker these days. Should any assistance be required which I could offer here -- I shall do so gladly. Sincerely, D. Ben-Gurion." Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 460		Bonaparte, Napoleon (1769-1821). Military and political leader, his driving ambition to extend France's military dominion led to almost 20 years of war in Europe. Napoleon's reforms of the military, legal and education systems produced lasting changes in French society. Letter Signed ("Np"). In French. One page, large octavo, Paris, January 24, 1810. To Count de Mollien. Docketed at lower right. Faint mailing folds, very minor foxing and some soil. Otherwise in fine condition. 1810 was an important year for Napoleon -- he annexed Holland, formed an alliance with the Swedes and married Marie-Louise of Austria -- definitely a big year on all fronts. In full: "Monsieur de Mollien, Availing ourselves of M. de Monteleone for the affairs of the Treasury is not a good idea, and I cannot approve that initiative. Besides, it is up to M. de Monteleone to arrange things with his government for what he wants to do and to travel to America. With these words, I pray that God keeps you in His holy care. Paris, January 24, 1810. Np" A wonderful offering considering that letters from Napoleon mentioning America rarely come up for sale. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,500. This letter is published in Arnna (#199 of Lettres au Comte Mollien). View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 461		Bonaparte, Napoleon. Document Signed ("Napoleon"). As Emperor of France and King of Italy. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. In French. One page, 15 x 20 ½", Toulouse, July 27, 1808. On parchment. Being appointment to the nobility, in the rank of Chevalier, of a Monsieur de Bry. Signed in black ink.There is a small colored coat of arms in the upper left corner. Included are the original tin tube this document traveled in, and a red wax imperial seal in its tin skippet. Framed and matted for an overall size of 22 x 26½". An easily repaired 9" tear and wrinkles at the bottom left corner do not interfere with the main text of the document or Napleon's signature, but do bisect the counter-signature of Cambaceres, Archchancellor of the Empire. Assorted stamps and notations on the verso are visible. There is some buckling, but the overall condition remains very good. As Napoleon solidified his hold over much of Europe, he continually rearranged the old order to suit his own purposes. On March 12, 1808, Napoleon issued a document creating four titles to be granted only by himself: Prince, Duc, Comte, Baron and Chevalier. In 1808, the rank Chevalier was automatically conferred on all members of the Legion of Honor (created by Napoleon in 1802). It was on this basis that our Monsieur Jean Antione Joseph de Bry received that very title, as is indicated by the Legion of Honor cross found in the coat of arms. This is the first Napoleon document with an intact wax seal, skippet and carrying cylinder seen by these catalogers. A very unusual document with a very large signature. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $4,025
Lot 462		Brandeis, Louis D (1856-1941). Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1916-1939, he was the first Jew to sit on the Court. Autograph Letter Signed ("Louis D. Brandeis"). One page, octavo, Washington, October 28, 1940. To Breslau (Rabbi Isadore).Two filing holes punched at top, minor soiling at top edge, crease at top left corner. Breslau's penciled notes erased at bottom. In good to very good condition. Brandeis writes a memo Breslau stating: "Dear Breslau: 1. Note Chronicle enclosed article. How did the C., which used to be our friend, come to accept Lipsky as ally? 2. Enclosed on Lady Reading - the great Zionist - ought to have wide circulation. Cordially, Louis D. Brandeis" This intriguing note which begs more research and unfortunately the enclosures mentioned are not available. It has been suggested that the "Lipsky" of the article is possibly Harold Laski, one of the relatively few people to give a negative portrait of Brandeis. The "Chronicle" likely refers to the Jewish Chronicle. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 463		Clay, Henry (1777-1852) "The Great Compromiser," Clay authored both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. Secretary of State under John Adams, he was twice the Whig candidate for President, but lost to Andrew Jackson and James K. Polk. Autograph Document Signed ("H Clay"). One page, 7¾ x 3½", Lexington, Kentucky, January 1, 1846. Being a promissory note for the hire of a slave. Docketed on verso. Minor age toning, some fraying at edges, four vertical and one horizontal folds, six pinhole size areas of paper loss, a large "X", with the word "Paid" next to it, has been drawn over the text, but the signature is not affected. In very good to good condition. A very interesting document. "On or before the 1st day of January 1847 I promise to pay to Spencer Graves…Ninety Dollars for the hire of a negro man named Moses -- the ensuing year, and bind myself to furnish him the customary clothing to pay his tax and doctor bill -- If the negro dies during the year the said hire is to be paid in proportion to the time he serves only. H. Clay." Like many of his class and political leanings, Clay believed that slavery was wrong but continued to use slaves on his own plantation. Believing the answer to the "slavery question" was gradual emancipation and the repatriation of freed slaves to Africa, he served many years as President of the American Colonization Society. A remnant of the entwined histories of one of our most respected leaders and our most hated institution. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 464		Clinton, George (1739-1812). American politician serving as Governor of New York and Vice President for both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Document Signed ("Geo Clinton"). As Governor. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, oblong folio, New York City, July 9, 1790. Being a land grant. In brown ink. Simply matted and framed with an image of Clinton as well as the original transmittal wax seal of the State of New York to an overall size of 21½ x 23¾". With two horizontal and two vertical folds, two small holes as the intersection of the folds, light circular stain marks from the seal. In good condition overall. Immensely popular in the state of New York, Clinton served a total of 21 years as governor. Here, he grants one Lieutenant Montgomery Alexander McArthur two parcels of land in Montgomery county, pursuant to an act of the legislature, which reserved to itself gold or silver and highway rights. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $109
Lot 465		Dayan, Moshe (1915-1981) Leader of Jewish forces during struggle to establish the State of Israel. Dayan led the 1956 invasion of the Sinai peninsula. Later served as Chief of Staff, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Typed Letter Signed ("Moshe Dayan"). In Hebrew. As Minister of Agriculture. One page, quarto, Jerusalem, June 28, 1963. On official letterhead. Countersigned by Pinhas Safir, Minister of Trade and Industry. Small chip in upper edge, overall toning, mailing folds and two filing holes at right edge. In good condition. Dayan served as David Ben-Gurion's Minister of Agriculture from 1959-1964 and this letter is probably typical of the bureaucratic situations he regularly handled. In part: "…The period of the public representatives in the vegetable producing marketing board which has been established by law for two years is over. We are going to renew the appointment of the Board…We thereby appeal to you to give us a list of the candidates to represent the consumers on the Board…" Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 466		Disraeli, Benjamin (1804-1881) First Earl of Beaconsfield. Twice Prime Minister, his legacy was the expansion of Great Britain's colonial empire and the implementation of much needed social change. At his death, Queen Victoria personally lay a wreath at the tomb of her favorite prime minister. Autograph Letter Signed ("D"). Three pages, recto and verso, octavo, London, December 8, 1868. On "Grosvenor Gate" stationery with monogram. Addressed to "Dear Baroness". There is one light horizontal crease which cuts through, but does not mar, the signature, minor toning. In very good condition. Written just one week after his resignation in the wake of the 1868 Liberal victory, Disraeli accepts a dinner invitation, albeit with a reservations: "…We take great pleasure in being yr guests tomorrow at dinner, but must return at night." Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 467		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 468		Ellsworth, Oliver. Document Signed ("O Ellsworth"). One page, octavo, Hartford, Connecticut, June 1778. To John Lawrence, Treasurer. In black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 17¼ x 13¼". With one horizontal and one vertical fold. Light toning. In good to very good condition overall. Granting one Alex White his wages due for service, Ellsworth delicately signs his name authorizing the state to pay White five pounds and four shillings. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 469		Ellsworth, Oliver. Document Signed ("O Ellsworth"). One page, octavo, Hartford, Connecticut, June 2, 1777. Docketed on the verso. In black ink. To John Lawrence, Treasurer. Two horizontal folds, ink has smeared affecting the word "June", light stains at the left edge, edges are rough. Still in good condition overall. Ellsworth approves Captain Simeon Smith's army wages -- here totalling twenty-five pounds and three shillings. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $86
Lot 470		Ellsworth, Oliver. Document Signed ("O. Ellsworth"). One page, octavo, Hartford, Connecticut, December 27, 1775. Docketed on the verso. In black ink. To John Lawrence, Treasurer. One horizontal fold, toning. In good condition overall. Proving that the spiritual needs of Continental soldiers were not neglected, here Ellsworth grants the Reverend Benjamin Boardman compensation for his services as Chaplain. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $86
Lot 471		Ellsworth, Oliver. Document Signed ("O Ellsworth"). One page, octavo, Hartford, Connecticut, June 28, 1777. To John Lawrence, Treasurer. Docketed on the verso. In black ink. With two horizontal folds, a small split along one fold, and a stain across the upper left corner. Still, in very good condition. Here Ellsworth signs a pay voucher on behalf of the state of Connecticut, granting one Abner Bacon one hundred pounds for his service in the Continental Army. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 472		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 473		Ellsworth, Oliver. Document Signed ("O. Ellsworth"). Two pages, oblong quarto, n.p., September 19, 1776. In black ink. With three horizontal folds, light toning, and a few splits at edges of folds. In very good condition overall. Just prior to his national involvement, Ellsworth drafts this authorization to pay a group of Continental Army soldiers, which is countersigned by Treasurer John Lawrence. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 474		Frankfurter, Felix (1882-1965). Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1939-1962. Autograph Letter Signed ("Felix Frankfurter"). As Supreme Court Justice.Two pages, octavo, Washington D.C., October 8, 1946. On Supreme Court of the United States stationery. To J. Howard McGrath. Tiny stain at left edge does not interfere with text. Condition is fine. Written by Frankfurter, as McGrath left his post as Attorney General to serve as Senator from Rhode Island, this is an uncommon letter, referring obliquely to the Court and the state of Washington politics. The Justice writes: "Dear Senator McGrath - if I may anticipate history…It is a source of genuine regret not to be able to join your many and warm friends in bidding you au revoir as you go from one post of distinction to another. Even a political Eunuch can welcome the addition of a man like you to the Council of the Nation…what happy memories will abide with all of our association in the work of the Court." With a sly reference to Washington, "…this non wholly pure town…", he closes with a compliment to McGrath's character and warm wishes. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 476		Gardner, Henry -- State of Massachusetts Bay. Document Signed ("H. Gardner"). As Treasurer of Massachusetts Bay. Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. One page, folio, n.p., February 21, 1777. Being a State of Massachusetts-Bay document. In brown ink. To Ebinezer Dean. With four horizontal and three vertical folds, two small losses at the intersections of folds, and a few light stains. Still, in good condition overall. Subsequent to a tax passed in 1776, each of the cities, parishes and places in Massachusetts was required to reimburse the expenses incurred by Representatives of the General Court. In this document, Gardner authorizes the town of Taunton to pay 178 pounds nine shillings. Unfortunately for the town, Gardner orders the monies due in one week's time. Estimated Value $250 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $144
Lot 477		Gibson, Randal Lee (1832-1892). Brigadier General of the 13th Louisiana Regiment. Known for his extreme discipline, Gibson fought in battles at Shiloh, Hornet's nest, and distinguished himself at Perryville in 1862. Document Signed ("Randall Lee Gibson"). Partially printed, accomplished in manuscript. Two pages, recto and verso, elephant folio, Camp Chalmette, Louisiana, November 16, 1861. In brown ink. With one horizontal and one vertical fold, water stains and some foxing, tear at lower left of first page, edges rough. In fair to good condition overall. This field return report charts the names of volunteer soldiers under Gibson's command by their status. Captains are reported in a chart accounting for the number of soldiers both present and active; commissioned officers are listed identifying their company and stations; and absent enlisted soldiers are also noted. Gibson has signed the report as Regimental Commander. A short summary of the troop's move from Monroe, Louisiana to their present camp at Chalmette is given by Lieutenant Ben King. Estimated Value $550 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 479		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 480		Herzl, Theodor (1860-1904). Zionist leader and journalist who converted to Zionism after reporting on the Dryfus trial. Herzl later convened over the first Zionist Congress and became the first president of the World Zionist Organization. Autograph Note. In German. A single duodecimo sheet, n.p., February, 21, 1900. Being Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Herzl's personalized calling card. In blue ink. Ink has smeared a bit affecting three words at lower left, with a very light liquid stain at the upper center that does not affect the inscription. In very good condition overall. Written just after the turn of the century, here Herzl adds an invitation to his calling card, requesting, "the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. York-Steiner tomorrow, Thursday evening at eight-thirty to be their guests at the Restaurant Kühner, first floor." At this period, Herzl was in the midst of his struggle for the establishment of a Jewish state. He had recently founded the World Zionist Organization, and had met with both Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to discuss the matter. Unfortunately, the meetings proved fruitless. However, the World Zionist Organization had gained popularity, and over 400 delegates attended their conference in 1900. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 481		Herzog, Chaim (1918-1997) Sixth Israeli President. Signed Photograph. Color, 7½ x 9", n.p., n.d. Portrait of Herzog and his wife in front of the Great Wall of China. Signed both in Hebrew and in English, in glistening gold ink, "Chaim Herzog." In fine condition overall. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $196
Lot 482		Hindenburg, Paul Ludwig (1847-1934). German military hero who entered into politics as the second president of Weimar Republic, seeking German unity. Though he was re-elected to this position, the Nazi party forced Hindenburg to forfeit his power to Adolf Hitler. 1.Typed Document Signed ("von Hindenburg"). In German. One page, quarto, n.p., August 21, 1932. Being an honorary certificate for the Goethe medal on Der Reichspräsident stationery. In black ink. Embossed with a medallion featuring the German eagle at the lower left which also appears at the upper left. Lightly soiled, but signature is bold and clear. 2.Typed Letter Signed ("von Hindenburg"). In German. One page, quarto, Weener, Germany, April 7, 1918. On "Head of the General Staff" stationery. In black ink. One horizontal and one vertical fold, light foxing and soiling. Signature is bold. Overall the group is in good condition. Here, von Hindenberg presents the Goethe medal for Technology and Art to one Gustav Oberlaender. In addition, the second letter is a gracious note thanking one Louis Victor Israels for a gift. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 483		Hoover, J. Edgar (1895-1972). Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 48 years, he built the bureau into one of the most effective, if occasionally controversial, law enforcement organizations in the world. Signature ("J. Edgar Hoover"). 8 x 11", n.p., [1968]. In blue ink. Signed on the inside front cover of The Story of the F.B.I. Accompanied by copy of letter from Hoover's secretary. Some adhesive residue at inside spine, signature not affected. Very good condition. A 48 page "Spotlight Wonder Book," The Story of the F.B.I. explains the inner workings of the Bureau to children. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 484		Huntington, Samuel, William Johnson and Oliver Wolcott. Document Signed ("Wm Johnson", "Oliver Wolcott", "Sam Huntington"). One page, quarto, n.p., December 1775. In black ink. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 19½". With one horizontal and three vertical folds, some splitting along folds, time staining. Still, in good condition overall. Written just months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Samuel Huntington, William Johnson, and Oliver Wolcott sign this voucher acknowledging their individual debts. Entitled the "Assistants Debenture", this document reflects the debts of nine colonial gentlemen. Each signs next to his listed name. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 485		Kennedy, Robert F. 1925-1968) U.S. attorney general and adviser during the administration of his brother President John F. Kennedy (1961-63). Later U.S. senator (1965-68), he was assassinated in 1968 while campaigning for the presidential nomination. Autograph Letter Signed ("Robert Kennedy"). As Attorney General. One page, small octavo, Washington D.C., n.d. (circa 1960-1964). On "The Attorney General" letterhead. In black ink. To Admiral Morison. One mailing fold. Fine to very fine condition. Writing to "Admiral Morison," the distinguished military historian, Robert Kennedy expresses his gratitude: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness in sending to me through the President the article you wrote on my brother Joe -- It is much appreciated so of course [I] had read it when it first appeared and am grateful to you for autographing it for me. / Sincerely / Robert Kennedy / I well remember our meeting at Tufts several years ago." Joseph Kennedy Jr., the oldest Kennedy brother and a Navy flier, was killed while on a secret bombing mission in 1944. Aside from the emotional impact Joe's death had on his family, it ultimately affected the whole nation as Joseph Kennedy, Sr., transferred the political hopes he had pinned on Joe Jr., to the next eldest son, John F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy ALss are rare, and the additional cachet afforded to this piece by its content makes it particularly desirable. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 486		Kennedy, Robert F. Typed Letter Signed ("Bob"). One page, octavo, Washington D.C., September 2, 1964. On Attorney General stationery with integral blank. To Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg. Accompanied by carbon copy of Goldberg's September 28 reply. One mailing fold, small staple holes and minor wrinkling at upper left. Otherwise condition is fine to very fine. This letter speaks to so many issues: the hold the Kennedys have on America's consciousness, the contributions of Robert and John Kennedy to the Civil Rights movement and the relationship between both Kennedys and the Supreme Court. The Senator writes: "On my last day as Attorney General, I want to thank you for all that you did for President Kennedy. When we look back four years and see how much was needed to be done, and now how much has been accomplished, you can take great satisfaction in having made an important contribution to the country in a time of maximum need. President Kennedy would have wished to thank you for that-- and for your loyalty. I am proud to have served with you--and I am grateful for your friendship. With kind regards, Sincerely, Bob." Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 487		Kennedy, Robert F. Typed Letter Signed ("Bob"). One page, quarto, n.p., December 5, 1964. On personalized stationery. To Senator Jennings Randolph. Kennedy has autographed a personal note adding a second signature, "My best wishes and thanks to you. Bob" under closing. Docketed, with filing marks at top, initialed by Senator Randolph under date received stamp at upper right. Faint adhesive residue at top. In very good to fine condition. Jennings Randolph was an staunch supporter of President Kennedy, whose programs likewise offered support to the Senator. Looking forward to his upcoming service in the Senate, Kennedy writes: "It was particularly thoughtful of you to write and send me your good wishes which I reciprocated in full measure. It will be a privilege to serve with you in the Senate and I look forward to it very much. With many thanks and kind regards. Sincerely, Bob." Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 488		Khrushchev, Nikita Sergeyevich (1894-1971) First Secretary of the Communist Party (1953-1964) and Premier of the Soviet Union (1958-1964). Typed Document Signed ("N. Khrushchev"). One page, 6¾ x 11¼", Moscow, April 15, 1944. Signed in red pencil. Being a transcription of a phone conference with Stalin. Several penciled notations and corrections. Accompanied by certified translation. One horizontal and one vertical crease with some wrinkling at the intersection, ¾" tear at top right, and the right edge shows trimming. In very good to fine condition. This document, relayed via telephone, concerns autopsy and funeral considerations for one Comrade Vatutin. The message begins with comments on a possible autopsy: "…The professors wanted to perform an autopsy on comrade Vatutin's body. His wife protested against it…as a result of prolonged observation of the patient, the cause of death is known precisely and an autopsy cannot reveal anything new. For those reasons it was agreed not to perform an autopsy…." The next section of the letter concerns arrangements being made for Vatutin's funeral -- several members from the upper levels of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic have formed a commission to plan the event. Khrushchev is likely referring to General Nikolai Vatutin, the liberator of Kiev, who was seriously wounded by Ukrainian partisans either February 29 or March 1, 1944, and later died. A War hero, Vatutin certainly would have warranted the level of funeral being considered here. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 489		Lamar, Mirabeau Buonaparte (1798-1859) Second President of the Republic of Texas (1838-1841). Lamar sought to strengthen and expand the new republic through military conquest in New Mexico and diplomatic relationships with England and France. Document Signed. ("MB Lamar") As President of the Republic of Texas. Three pages, quarto, Austin, May 7, 1841. Countersigned by B.T. Archer, Secretary of War. Being a pay voucher for beef supplied by Benjamin Bryant to the Texas Infantry stationed on Little River. Docketed on verso. Tape repairs at center and edges, some age toning, minor foxing and very minor soil. Good condition. The gentleman here receiving payment by this voucher, one Benjamin Bryant, was a primary supplier of beef to the Texas infantry as Lamar's expansionist policies pushed the Republic's borders farther to the west. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 490		Liverpool, Father and Son. Two important figures in British history, the First and Second Earls of Liverpool served their country in many capacities. Among the most notable accomplishments of the two, the son served as Prime Minister for 15 years and the father served as Secretary of War during the American Revolution -- influencing George III and Lord North. 1. Jenkinson, Charles [1st Earl of Liverpool]. Manuscript Letter Signed ("Liverpool"). Two pages, recto and verso, quarto, London, May 13, 1800. 4½ x 3½ area of minor darkening at lower half of letter, mailing folds, two penciled notations, slightly ragged edge at right. Very good to fine condition. 2. Jenkinson, Robert [2nd Earl of Liverpool]. Autograph Letter Signed ("Liverpool"). As Prime Minister. Two pages, recto and verso, octavo, London, March 5, 1825. On the first page, one water spot at top left, one partially erased pencil mark next to the date and another at bottom, integral blank shows some adhesive residue from a mounting or label and some ink transfer from the second page. In very good condition. The First Earl deals with a financial matter and offers thanks for the gift of some excellent Ribble Salmon; his son, however, writes as Prime Minister and is more concerned with matters of state -- in particular, an ecclesiastical appointment and his very busy schedule. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 491		Mifflin, Thomas (1744-1800). American revolutionary general and statesman. Mifflin was the first governor of Pennsylvania, serving from 1790-1799, and was also a member of the first Congress in 1774 and a signer of the Constitution. Document Signed ("Tho Mifflin"). As Governor of Pennsylvania. One page, oblong folio, Pennsylvania, June 20, 1798. Being a land grant. On parchment. In black ink. With original wafer seal affixed at the upper left. Framed to an overall size of 33½ x 23½". One horizontal and two vertical folds, a small spot of paper loss at upper left edge, two water stains at intersections of folds at center, light toning. In good condition overall. After a parcel of Pennsylvanian land had been paid for by one Richard Tittermary, the stately Mifflin signs this Land Deed granting one Thomas Shields a plot of roughly 400 acres. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 492		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 493		Pelham, Henry (1696-1754) Prime Minister of Great Britain 1746-1754. Pelham sought to limit English involvement in the War of Austrian Succession, finally signing the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle. Domestically, he consolidated the national debt and enacted land tax reform. Manuscript Document Signed ("Pelham"). As Prime Minister. One page, 9 x 8½", London, December 26, 1749. Being a Treasury warrant. Countersigned by poet/historian George Lyttleton, as a Lord of the Treasury. Four holes punched along the left edge, a printed description affixed to the top left corner and some strengthening at that corner on the verso, soil and toning with one small area of paper loss at the right edge. In very good condition. A salary warrant, signed at Whitehall, orders Lord Robert, Earl of Orford, to pay Henry Fane, Esq. for service rendered the Exchequer. Estimated Value $125 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 494		Pitt, William (1759-1806) Twice British Prime Minister during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, Pitt considerably strengthened the office of Prime Minister. Autograph Letter Signed ("Wm Pitt"). As Prime Minister. One page, quarto, Downing Street, July 19, 1784. Minor discoloration along the edges from an earlier mounting, some of which overlays the "tt" in Pitt, and minor foxing. Overall, in very good condition. Pitt here refers to an earlier correspondence: "…many thanks for the favor of your obliging letter which I received yesterday. I need not make use of your permission to trouble you further on the subject of it, which is no longer in Question…" Pitt also returns a letter which apparently referred to the subject in Question. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 495		Rabin, Yitzak. 1922-1995. Israeli soldier, statesman, and Prime Minister (1974-1977 and 1992-1995). Signed Photograph. Color, 7 x 5", n.d. Group portrait of Rabin and his wife, with the Vice-President Gores in a dayroom of the White House. Rabin's signature is very slightly uneven in places, where the ink has been repelled by the photograph's glossy surface. With a Letter of Authenticity from the Institute of Documentation in Israel. In very fine condition. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $173
Lot 496		Rabin, Yitzak. Signed Photograph. Color, 4½ x 7", n.p., n.d. Attractive shot of Rabin in front of the Great Wall of China, taken during the Israeli prime minister's historic trip to China. Signed in black felt-tip ink, "Y. Rabin." In fine condition. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $115
Lot 497		Rabin, Yitzak and King Hussein. Signed Photograph. Color, 7½ x 5", n.p., n.d. Warm snapshot of Rabin and Hussein shaking hands in front of a car at night, where one or both of them have evidently just arrived in an unidentified location. Signed by both at bottom right. Accompanied by a Letter of Authentication from the Institute of Documentation in Israel. In fine condition. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $230
Lot 498		Rittenhouse, David (1732-1796). American astronomer and inventor. Rittenhouse was also the Pennsylvania state treasurer from 1777-1789. Autograph Document Signed ("David Rittenhouse"). As Treasurer of Pennsylvania. One page, octavo, Lancaster County, January 7, 1783. Being a receipt. In brown ink. Docketed on verso. One horizontal and several vertical folds, time staining and a few small stains which do not affect the signature. Paper has been reinforced. In good condition. Here, Rittenhouse receives payment of fourteen hundred dollars from one William Henry for a previous year's debt. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $690
Lot 499		Sergeant, John (1779-1852) Staunch Federalist, 1832 Republican candidate for Vice President, Congressman from Pennsylvania. A close friend of Nicholas Biddle, Sergeant was a chief legal and political advisor to the Second Bank of the United States. Autograph Letter Signed ("John Sergeant"). Four pages with integral leaf, quarto, Schooley's Mountain, New Jersey, August 22, 1840. To Robert Winthrop, Stephen Phillips and "others." Mailing folds and a small amount of mounting residue on left edge of last page. Else fine condition. Expressing regrets for his absence at the Convention of the Whigs of Massachusetts (to be held at Bunker Hill), Sergeant proceeds to discuss the American Revolution, the evils of the spoils system and the outstanding character of William Henry Harrison. The oratorical tone of the letter leads us to believe Sergeant meant this letter to be read aloud at the Convention and he pulls out all the stops as only a career politician can: "…The spot chose for the assemblage is worthy of the occasion and with becoming reverence for the deeds there done in the cause of independence and freedom., let me add, the occasion is worthy of the ground consecrated by the blood of patriots…The people will right themselves.They will have their own good, old, Republican constitution as it was expounded and administered, for the general welfare, before the 'spoils' system was established, and its kindred doctrine of 'rewarding friends and punishing enemies' avowed, as the means of supporting Executive usurpation. There is no doubt that these abuses have had an alarming measure of success…they carried the "Independent Treasury,' against the manifest sense of the Country, and seemed to have gained strength enough to carry any measure…they must be taught to understand, that government here, is a trust for the people, and not a thing for the ease, convenience and enjoyment of those to whom its powers are confided…in this struggle, we have a leader, of our own free choice, worthy of our cause…General Harrison…We know him by his deeds. He has a true heart for his country…our Country will be safe under his administration. I earnestly hope the Bay State will be with us, in all her strength…" Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 500		Stalin, Joseph. Typed Document Signed ("J. Stalin"). As People's Commissar of Defense of the USSR. Two pages, large quarto, Moscow, September 22, 1941. Being military orders. Pencil corrections in Stalin's hand. Signed in pencil. Possibly unrelated list (untranslated) on verso of second sheet. Filing holes at left have been ripped on both sheets, diagonal crease with wrinkling at bottom right of second page. Very good condition. Only months after Hitler's invasion destroyed the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact, Stalin makes military changes. The Red Army, whose officer corps had been decimated by Stalin's purges, was unable to stop the German army's advance and Stalin and his loyalists struggled to undo the damage done in the 1930s. Our document illustrates one of the measures taken to rebuild the military leadership, while engaging in some revisionist history: "From the beginning of the war, due to incomprehensible reasons, positions of the mentioned deputies have been eliminated. Abolishment of positions of deputies undermined the cause of growing the commanding staff in the Army and led to such a situation, where at present we do not have sufficiently trained commanders of the middle and senior levels. For purpose of faster correcting this mistake, as well as for growing and practical training of the cadre and ensuring immediate replacement of commanders in case of their promotion to higher positions or departure -- I COMMAND…" Stalin then proceeds to list appropriate measures to be taken. Of course, the reasons "sufficiently trained commanders of the middle and senior levels" were not available lay squarely at Stalin's feet, so here we offer not only an interesting World War II item, but also a prime example of Stalin's continual campaign to rewrite history. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 501		Szold, Henrietta (1860-1945). Founder of Hadassah, director of the Youth Aliyah and founder of the Lemaan ha-Yeled (later the Szold Foundation), Szold was a lifelong Zionist who worked tirelessly to help the women and children of then-Palestine. Typed Letter Signed ("Henrietta Szold" - in Hebrew). In Hebrew. One page, octavo, Jerusalem, March 8, 1928. On Palestine Zionist Executive letterhead. To Dr. M. Eliash, Chairman of The Chamber of Jewish Attorneys. One filing hole, notation at top left corner, one horizontal fold and one vertical fold and very minor foxing. In very good condition. Excellent content from one of the premier figures in Zionist history. Szold's election to the Palestine Zionist Executive in 1927 made her the first woman to hold such high office in a Zionist organization. Here she eloquently expresses gratitude: "We thank you for having invited us to take part in the country-wide conference of Jewish attorneys which will be opened this evening. The Zionist Executive highly approves of your goal of uniting the Jewish attorneys in this land, because in doing so you lay the essential groundwork for organizing our public life here in the land and for defending the rights of the Yishuv on the basis of law and order. The Zionist Executive wishes that your conference may successfully attain the lofty goal it has set for itself." Estimated Value $400 - 650. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $380
Lot 502		Tito, Josip Broz (1892-1980). Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman who dominated Yugoslav politics for over four decades. Signature ("Tito"). Signed First Day Cover, 6¼ x 5", Yugoslavia, 1950. Featuring three stamps of Tito, one with Tito's bold signature across it, three postmarks recto and three verso. Top of envelope is slit with one of the back flaps being loosened. In very good condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 503		Trotsky, Leon (1879-1940). Russian communist and revolutionary leader. At odds with Stalin following Lenin's death, he was exiled and later assassinated. Typed Letter Signed ("L. Trotsky"). One page, quarto, Buyukada, Turkey, May 30, 1933. To John Gunther. Mailing folds and some age toning at edges. Minor wrinkling at edges. In very good condition. In this rare TLS written in English, Trotsky responds to author/journalist John Gunther: "Thank you for sending me a copy of Harper's Magazine containing your article, which shows your sympathetic interest in my personal work and in the activity of the International Left Opposition…if you should happen to have the recent issue of Current History with the review of my History of the Russian Revolution by Professor Bernadsky, I would appreciate it if you were to send it to me for a few days…What is your opinion about the situation in Austria? Will Dollfuss continue in power for any length of time?…" In spite of Trotksy's exile, he stayed active in the left wing political scene until his assassination. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,093
Lot 504		Withdrawn	Unsold

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