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Winter Timed Auction 2025
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
‘BAND OF BROTHERS' S.P. 10 x 8 in. b/w, a reprint of a vintage images showing parachutes of the 506th P.I.R., 101st Airborne, in descent. Signed by: WILLIAM 'WILD BILL' GUARNERE (1923-2014), LYNN 'BUCK' COMPTON (1921-2012) and ED MAUSER (1916-2011). Fine condition.
Lot: 2 - ADOLF GALLAND
ADOLF GALLAND (1911 - 1994) German fighter ace of World War II and general of fighters. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a Hoffmann postcard in uniform, boldly signed in ink across his chest. Fine.
Lot: 3 - ADOLF HEUSINGER
(1887 - 1982) German chief of operations of the Army High Command. Stood to the right of Hitler during the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1944. Later became armed forces chairman for NATO. Lot of two signed items, including: A.N.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], April, 1975; WITH S.P., 3.75 x 3 in. b/w, featuring Heusinger with Hitler. Signed on the verso. With original envelope. Two pieces, fine.
Lot: 4 - ADOLF SCHMAHL
ADOLF SCHMAHL (d. 2004) German army officer, recipient of the Knights Cross for gallantry displayed in May, 1942 in the Demjansk pocket, near Lytschkowa. He also received the rare 'Ehrenblattspange des Heeres' (Honor Roll Clasp) on Feb. 16, 1942, for being mentioned in military dispatches. He won his Knight's Cross when his unit was almost overrun by the Red Army. Almost all the officers were dead or wounded. He personally prevented the fight from turning into a rout by leading from the front and holding his position. The award was presented officially in July 1942 at the Reichskanzlei in Berlin by Hitler himself. Rare war-date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], March, 1943, in German. Not translated. Fine condition.
Lot: 5 - ALBERT SPEER
ALBERT SPEER (1905-1981) Nazi architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, convicted of war crimes at Nuremburg. T.L.S. 4to., Heidelberg, July 19, 1972, on his personal letterhead to Paul Kahn, a German-Jewish architect who once worked with the Kaiser, and was later ousted from Germany by the Gestapo. In part: ‘…Many thanks for your letter…I should not make you wait so long for a reply. The new dollar you gave me is much appreciated; it is not only a collectible piece, but the engraving and striking of the coin is very artistic. Naturally, it is a particularly pleasure for me to send you a photograph of me…'. Very good.
Lot: 6 - ALBERT SPEER
(1905-1981) Nazi German architect and Minister of Armaments and War Production, convicted of war crimes at Nuremburg. T.L.S. on personal letterhead, 1p. legal folio, Heidelberg, April 8, 1976, to writer Jorg Michael Kiefer sending him Easter wishes and a discussing the potential publication of a book. Fine condition.
Lot: 7 - ALFRED TOPPE
ALFRED TOPPE (1904 - 1971) German general, commanded the North Branch of the Army, Chief of the General Staff of the X Army Corps, and Quartermaster General of the Arm. A large, closely cut signature on a slip of paper in blue ink. WITH: a 4.25 x 6.25 in. b/w photo, a war-date portrait in uniform, bearing his facsimile signature at the bottom margin. Trimmed at the right margin. Two pieces.
Lot: 8 - ANNA CHENNAULT
ANNA CHENNAULT (1923 - 2018) Chinese wife of American aviator Claire Chennault of ‘Flying Tigers' fame, a prominent Republican member of the U.S. China Lobby. Fine S.P. 5 x 3.5 in. color, a candid image showing the always-elegant Chennault in head and shoulders, boldly signed at bottom left adding date 1994. Fine condition.
Lot: 9 - ANTHONY MCAULIFFE
ANTHONY MCAULIFFE (1898 - 1975) American Army general who held Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, remembered for his reply to a German surrender ultimatum, ‘Nuts!' Fine signature executed on a 3 x 5 in. card, fine condition.
Lot: 10 - BATTLE OF BRITAIN ACES
BATTLE OF BRITAIN ACES Four items signed by fighter pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain, includes: J. C. FREEMAN (signature on a commemorative cover); G. C. UNWIN (signature on a commemorative cover); TOM NEAL (signature on card); and C. S. BAMBERGER. Fine.
Lot: 11 - BENJAMIN BRYANT
BENJAMIN BRYANT (1905 – 1994) Royal Navy officer noted for his submarine exploits during World War II. In terms of ships sunk, Bryant was the most successful British submarine commander to survive the war. Mounted signature along with a newspaper clipping and a photograph of Bryant with his crew.
Lot: 12 - BERNHARD FRANK
BERNHARD FRANK (1913 - 2011) SS Commander of the Obersalzberg complex who arrested Hermann Goring on April 25, 1945 by order of Adolf Hitler. He had previously served as a librarian at Wewelsburg Castle, the ideological training ground for the SS, then occupied a senior position on Himmler's administrative staff. Later, Frank served as a commander at the eastern front. He eventually was made commander of Obersalzberg. Partly-printed D.S. signed at top and bottom and completed in his hand, 1p. 4to., 'SS-Fuhrerschule', Braunschweig, Sep. 20, 1935, a request to a church for the listed documents needed: '...for the purpose of publishing by the Reichsfuhrer-SS, I need to prove my Aryan descent...'. File holes, else very good.
Lot: 13 - BERNHARD VON HULSEN
BERNHARD VON HULSEN (1865 – 1950) German general, commander of the 5th Guards Regiment and the 231st Division during World War I. Following the war, he formed the Freikorps (von) Hulsen, a paramilitary unit which participated in the suppression of the Spartacist League in Berlin. T.L.S. 1p. legal folio, Kassel, May 24, 1935 to Generalleutnant Dollfuss discussing a speech given on ‘Hessentag', particularly about a statement made there contrary to his (the NSDAP) political party's theories and public statements being made against the movement as a result. On May 17 through 19, 1935, the NSDAP turned out in Kassel by the tens of thousands to celebrate ‘Hesse Day' and to spread the party line. Very good. Mailing folds, with original envelope bearing one holograph emendation, overall very good.
Lot: 14 - BRUNO RZONCA
BRUNO RZONCA (1918-2004) Kriegsmarine machinist who survived the sinking of both the cruiser KARLSRUHE and the battleship BISMARCK. The only Bismarck survivor to emigrate to the United States. Fine S.P., 9.5 x 7.5 in. b/w, depicting an elderly Rzonca posing with a newspaper bearing the headline: ‘BISMARCK SUNK', his photo as a crewmember of the KARLSRUHE superimposed at the bottom right. Boldly signed ‘Bismarck survivor Bruno Rzonca' at the top. Fine.
Lot: 15 - C. E. ‘BUD’ ANDERSON
C. E. ‘BUD' ANDERSON (b. 1922) World War II fighter pilot and the highest scoring living American fighter ace. Three S.P.s 8 x 10 in. b/w, each a reprint of a war-date image, boldly signed and in fine condition.
Lot: 16 - CARL RODENBURG
CARL RODENBURG (1894 –1992) A general in the Wehrmacht who commanded the 76th Infantry Division during the Battle of Stalingrad. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, of Rodenburg in uniform with his Iron Cross. Signed in blue ink to his right. Fine.
Lot: 17 - CHUCK YEAGER
CHUCK YEAGER (1923-2020) United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot, the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. I.S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, shows Yeager crouching in front of a B-2 stealth bomber with the inscription, ‘To William, Good Luck! Chuck Yeager'. Fine.
Lot: 18 - CHUCK YEAGER
CHUCK YEAGER (1923-2020) United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot, the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, Yeager in a flight suit next to an F-20 Tigershark with the inscription ‘To Gina Good Luck! Chuck Yeager'. Comes with a certificate of authenticity from PSA. Fine.
Lot: 19 - D-DAY: 101ST AIRBORNE
D-DAY: 101ST AIRBORNE Signed photo 8 x 10 in. color, a reprint of the parachute drop map for the 101st Airborne's attack on D-Day, June 6, 1944, signed by eight members members, including: BRADFORD C. FREEMAN, RAY P. GATER, PHILIP PERUGINI, TONY GARCIA, MAXWELL CLARK, JOHN HALL, FRANK SOBOLEVSKI, HENRY ZIMMERMAN. Fine.
Lot: 20 - DANIEL K. INOUYE
DANIEL K. INOUYE (1924-2012) U.S. Senator from Hawaii who served valiantly in Europe who received a Medal of Honor from President Bill Clinton in 2000. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, of a young Inouye in uniform with the Medal of Honor hanging above. Fine.
Lot: 21 - (DAUNTLESS DOTTY)
(DAUNTLESS DOTTY) ROBERT K. MORGAN (1918 - 2004) Army Air Force captain, a bomber pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European theater and the aircraft commander of the famous B-17 Flying Fortress, Memphis Belle, flying 25 missions. S.P. 10 x 8 in. color, a shot of Morgan in his later years, boldly signed. WITH: a printed copy of his ‘Individual Fight Record' showing his victories in November, 1944. Fine condition, two pieces.
Lot: 22 - (DAUNTLESS DOTTY)
(DAUNTLESS DOTTY) ROBERT K. MORGAN (1918 - 2004) Army Air Force captain, a bomber pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European theater and the aircraft commander of the famous B-17 Flying Fortress, Memphis Belle, flying 25 missions. Two printed S.P.s 8 x 10 in. b/w each, being reproductions of images of a B-29 arriving in Saipan in back of a wreck, and an aerial view of ‘Isley Field', signed at bottom adding: ‘Pilot Dauntless Dotty 1st B-29 to Bomb Tokyo'. Fine.
Lot: 23 - (DAUNTLESS DOTTY)
(DAUNTLESS DOTTY) ROBERT K. MORGAN (1918 - 2004) Army Air Force captain, a bomber pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European theater and the aircraft commander of the famous B-17 Flying Fortress, Memphis Belle, flying 25 missions. A printed S.P. 8 x 10 in. b/w, showing Morgan and crewmembers of ‘Dauntless Dotty' standing before their craft, boldly signed at bottom. WITH: a printed image 8 x 10 in., a reproduction of a vintage aerial view of the ‘North Field' in Japan. Also boldly signed. Two pieces.
Lot: 24 - (DAUNTLESS DOTTY)
(DAUNTLESS DOTTY) ROBERT K. MORGAN (1918 - 2004) Army Air Force captain, a bomber pilot with the 8th Air Force in the European theater and the aircraft commander of the famous B-17 Flying Fortress, Memphis Belle, flying 25 missions. Two S.P.s 10 x 8 in. each, both reproductions of vintage images showing Morgan next to ‘Dauntless Dotty', signed in black ink. Fine condition.
Lot: 25 - DOOLITTLE RAID
DOOLITTLE RAID S.P. 10 x 8 in. b/w, a reproduction of the bombers on the carrier ready for take-off. Signed by: R. E. COLE, EDWARD SAYLOR and DAVID J. THATCHER. Fine condition.
Lot: 26 - DOOLITTLE RAIDERS
DOOLITTLE RAIDERS Three items signed by members of the famed squadron, includes: FRANK A. KAPPELER (signed 3 x 5 in. card adding biographical info); R. E. COLE (signed 3 x 5 in. card with insignia, adding rank); and FRANK KAPPELER with DAVY JONES (signed card with information about the B-25A. Three pieces.
Lot: 27 - EDWARD NEUMANN
EDWARD NEUMANN (1911 – 2004) Luftwaffe officer and commanded the famous Jagdgeschwader 27 ‘Afrika' during the North African Campaign from 1941 to 1943. Hans Joachim Marseille flew under his command. S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, an image from North Africa signed at the bottom. Fine.
Lot: 28 - EMIL LEEB
(1881-1969) German general, took part in the invasion of Poland with his XI Corps attacking towards Warsaw. Later he served as Chief of the Waffenamt (Army Ordnance Weapons Depot), then as a member of the Armaments Advisory Service. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Munich, May 5, 1958 in German to a researcher advising that he has received the man's letter and promising to assist as much as he is able. Fine, with small photo.
Lot: 29 - EMIL POPP
EMIL POPP (1897 - 1955) German administrative officer and SS Brigadefuhrer of SS-Section II. He was a member of the Reichstag and district chief / district president in Chemnitz and Koslin. His blue ink signature as SS-Oberfuhrer and the leader of SS-Abschnitt IX, scribble affecting a few letters, otherwise very good. Loosely pasted to a 8.5 x 11 in. card bearing a printed portrait of Popp in uniform.
Lot: 30 - EMMERICH VON NAGY
EMMERICH VON NAGY (1882 - 1965) Austrian-German general of mountain troops, on the staff of Mountain Corps Norway and until the end of 1942 commanded the LXXI. Army Corps in northern Norway. T.L.S. ‘Nagy', 2pp. 8vo., Krumpendorf, May 1, 1962, in German to a researcher. In part: ‘...I served at the time of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy first with the Tyrolean Imperial Jagers and then on the Imperial and Royal General Staff. Afterwards I entered the newly established eastern German army...commanding general of the LXXI. Army Corps...'. Fine.
Lot: 31 - (ENOLA GAY) GEORGE CARON
(ENOLA GAY) GEORGE CARON (1919-1995) Tail gunner of the Enola Gay. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, Caron in a seated pose while in uniform, signed at the top left. PSA authentication sticker at the bottom right. Fine.
Lot: 32 - ERHARD MILCH
ERHARD MILCH (1892 - 1972) Co-creator with Goering of the Nazi's Luftwaffe, promoted to the rank of field marshal, later tried at Nuremberg and imprisoned until 1954. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a Hoffmann photo postcard showing Milch from the chest up in uniform. Signed at the center right. Fine.
Lot: 33 - ERHARD MULLER
ERHARD MULLER (1906 - 1969) SS Brigadefuhrer and Special Commissioner for the Supreme SA Leadership at the Lauf district office. Blue ink signature cut from a document, pasted to a 8.25 x 11.5 in card bearing a printed portrait of Muller in uniform. Very good.
Lot: 34 - ERICH RAEDER
ERICH RAEDER (1876 - 1960) Commander and Chief of the German Navy (1933 - 1943) who was largely responsible for its expansion. Retired over growing differences with Hitler. Very large, bold signature 'Raeder' on a 5 x 2.75 in. card, likely obtained while a prisoner. Very good.
Lot: 35 - ERICH TOPP
ERICH TOPP (1914 – 2005) Third most successful of German U-Boat commander, recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Sank 35 ships for a total of 197,460 gross register tons. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a montage showing a bearded Topp returning from a mission and again in uniform, boldly signed at bottom. Fine.
Lot: 36 - ERICH-WILHELM AUGUST VIELWERTH
ERICH-WILHELM AUGUST VIELWERTH (1912-1997) Highly-decorated Oberleutnant who participated in the Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, and Leningrad. Awarded the Knight's Cross for his actions in destroying over 50 enemy bunkers, personally destroying several by himself in October, 1941. Scarce S.P. 3 x 4 in., a newspaper image of Vielwerth with two other officers speaking with three boys, possibly Hitler Youth. Contrast a bit dark, otherwise fine.
Lot: 37 - ERNST BOHLE
ERNST BOHLE (1903 – 1960) Leader of the Foreign Organization of the National Socialist German Workers' Party from 1933 until 1945. Fine association war-date T.L.S. on official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Berlin, Jan. 10, 1944, to ALFRED ROSENBERG (1893-1946), Nazi leader considered the ideologist of Nazism, Reichsminister of the Eastern Territories, executed at Nuremberg. Bohle congratulates Rosenberg on his birthday, on behalf of the members of his organization and 'German National Socialists in foreign countries throughout the world...' Regrettably large section of the blank left margin is lost, not affecting body of the letter nor signature, otherwise very good. With transcript.
Lot: 38 - ERNST WILHELM BOHLE
(1903 - 1960) Nazi Gauleiter of the overseas branch, accused of assisting Hess in writing a letter in English to the Duke of Hamilton, but cleared himself by claiming that be believed Hess had had Hitler's authority. Tried for war crimes. Bold signature on a small slip, fine.
Lot: 39 - FERDINAND SCHORNER
FERDINAND SCHORNER (1892 - 1972) German field marshal, highly successful during the German campaigns in Poland and the Balkans, commanding the 98th Mountain Regiment. Bold signature cut from a probable war date document, with identification typed at a later time above. Very good.
Lot: 40 - FERDINAND SCHORNER
FERDINAND SCHORNER (1880 - 1971) German field marshal and ardent Hitler supporter, led the 14th Army in Poland, the 12th Army in the Balkans, and as field marshal commanded Army Group A on the Russian front. Full signature on a slip of paper. Fine.
Lot: 41 - FRANCIS ‘GABBY’ GABRESKI
FRANCIS ‘GABBY' GABRESKI (1919 - 2002) The top American fighter ace in Europe during World War II (34 1/2 kills), a jet fighter ace in Korea, and a career officer in the Air Force. His signature along with that of four other aces, penned on a commemorative cover honoring VE-Day. Signatories include: ROBERT S. JOHNSON (1920–1998) a fighter pilot with the USAAF credited with scoring 27 victories during the war flying a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, JOHN H. TRULUCK, GERALD W. JOHNSON and PETER JARVIS. Fine.
Lot: 42 - FRANZ HALDER
FRANZ HALDER (1884 -1972) One-time German chief of staff until transferred to the reserves by Hitler due to policy disputes. Suspected of plotting against Hitler's life in 1944, he was interned at Flossenburg until his rescue by the Allies. S.P., 2.5 x 3 in. b/w, Aug. 24, 1939, a headshot portrait, mounted to 5.5 x 3.5 on a manilla card, inscribed (in German): ‘Halder, General der Artillerie, Chef des Generalstables des Heeres 24.8.39' (Halder, General of Artillery, Chief of the Army General staff, 24.9.39'). Signed just days before the invasion of Poland. Badly stained.
Lot: 43 - FRANZ VON ROQUES
FRANZ VON ROQUES (1877 - 1967) German general during World War II and commander of Army Group North Rear Area behind Army Group North from March 1941 to April 1943, largely in Belarus. These territories were the sites of mass murder during the Holocaust and other crimes against humanity targeting the civilian population, with commanders operating in cooperation with SS leaders appointed by Heinrich Himmler. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Treysa, Nov. 22, 1962, to an American researcher, in part: ‘...Although I am willing to answer questions, I can't say whether I am able to do it…I could not find out from Colonel Rinharrt. However, I would like to note from the onset that my position during the war was at the front and not directly involved in the events and therefore [do not have] reliable information about it…'. Mailing folds, otherwise fine.
Lot: 44 - FRIEDRICH JECKELN
FRIEDRICH JECKELN (1895-1946) SS leader in the Soviet Union, personally responsible for ordering the deaths of 100,000 Jews and other 'undesirables'. Sentenced to death and hung at Riga. His blue ink signature as SS-Gruppenfuhrer and the leader of SS-Gruppe-Sud, cut from a document. Loosely pasted at the bottom of a 160gm 8.5 x 11 in. card, beneath a printed portrait of him in uniform. Fine.
Lot: 45 - FRIEDRICH KITTEL
FRIEDRICH KITTEL (1896 – 1973) German Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht and a recipient of the Knight's Cross. Kittel was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947. A pair of signed items: a fine vintage I.S.P. 4.5 x 6.5 in. b/w showing Kittel in uniform chest, up. Inscribed and signed on verso adding that the photo was in 1944. Together with an A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Drechselsgarten, Sept. 5, 1971, sending the photograph to a friend. Not translated, but Kittel notes his military career. Two pieces, fine.
Lot: 46 - FRIEDRICH VON BOETTICHER
FRIEDRICH VON BOETTICHER (1881 - 1967) Lieutenant General in the Wehrmacht who served as military attache to Washington from 1933 to 1941. In that capacity, he provided intelligence reports documenting the isolationist movement in the United States, and the state of military preparedness before Pearl Harbor. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Bielefeld, May 1, 1962, in German. The general offers to provide his correspondent with historical information, and states that letters in English would be acceptable. He refuses any kind of payment and is simply happy to assist. File holes at left margin, else fine.
Lot: 47 - FRIEDRICH-CARL VON STEINKELLER
FRIEDRICH-CARL VON STEINKELLER (1896 – 1981) German general and recipient of the Knight's Cross, commander of Panzer-Grenadier-Division Feldherrnhalle in the central sector of the Eastern Front. Steinkeller surrendered to the Red Army during the Mogilev Offensive in June 1944. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Hannover, Feb. 20, 1962, in German to an American researcher regarding a photograph sent to his correspondent, adding: ‘...Everything I owned was lost during the occupation of Jena in April 1945…'. He offers to purchase a few German reference books for his correspondent, especially recommending 'Sacrifice of the Generals'. Fine.
Lot: 48 - GEORG VON KUCHLER
GEORG VON KUCHLER (1881-1968) German field marshal and recipient of the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, captured Danzig and crushed the Dutch in the west before entrapping the British at Dunkirk, and commanded the Army Group North in Russia. War-date D.S. in pencil, 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], Mar. 24, 1943, a periodical personnel assessment, in this case one made of Oberstleutnant Georg Henschel, a headquarters officer whom it is recommended be retained. Co-signed by an unidentified generalmajor, chief of the group's general staff. File holes, else very good.
Lot: 49 - GEORG WETZELL
GEORG WETZELL (1869 - 1947) German infantry general, appointed by Ludendorff as Chief of the Operations Section, planned the Caporetto campaign in October 1917. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. legal folio, Berlin, July 1, 1921, hiring Max Beuthin as a technical secretary in the Army Administrative Service. Significant wear to the top margin, otherwise boldly signed and good.
Lot: 50 - GERHARD WAGNER
(1898 – 1987) German admiral and naval attache in Madrid, Spain. The 'Wagner Campaign' was named after him, via which from January to August 1940, tons of strategic commodities, mainly tungsten, were exported from Spain to Germany. Wagner was also signatory to the German surrender to Montgomery at Luneberg Heath. Lot of two signed items, includes an S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, a seated pose in uniform signed adding rank; with a T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Bonn, Feb. 19, 1960 in German sending the photo, mentioning that his papers had been lost during the war, and giving the address of another admiral. Fine.
Lot: 51 - GUNTHER BLUMENTRITT
(1892 - 1967) German general, instrumental in planning the German invasion of Poland and France, participated in Operation Barbarossa, and afterward bore a large part of the responsibility for planning the defense of the Atlantic Wall and Normandy. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Marburg, June 1, 1955 in German, untranslated, but apparently friendly content and well wishes. With a postscript in the hand of Blumentritt's wife, Mathilde. Fine.
Lot: 52 - GUNTHER KRAPPE
GUNTHER KRAPPE (1893 - 1981) German commander of the 61st Infantry Division which participated in the invasion of Poland, capture of Fort Eben Emael, the siege of Dunkirk, and the siege of Leningrad. A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Altona, Dec. 12, 1965, in German. Not translated but makes mention of Operation Felix-Isabella, Hitler's plan for the capture of Gibraltar, the Spanish Canary Islands, and the Portuguese Cape Verde Islands in an effort to draw Spain into the war. Very good.
Lot: 53 - GUNTHER RALL
(1918 - 2009) German fighter pilot and third highest-scoring ace of all time, with 275 ‘kills'. S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, a photo postcard of Rall in uniform. Signed across his chest. Accompanied by a T.L.S. signed on his behalf by his secretary, 1p. 4to., Brussels, Belgium, Nov. 6, 1975. With original envelope.
Lot: 54 - GUSTAV HARTENECK
GUSTAV HARTENECK (1892 - 1984) Highly decorated German General der Kavallerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II, serving largely on the Eastern Front. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross. S.P., 4.25 x 6 in. b/w, signed in the white bottom margin. Fine.
Lot: 55 - GUSTAV VON VAERST
(1894 - 1975) German Panzer corps general of World War II. Signature 'v. Vaerst' on a card, 6 x 3.5 in. His printed rank as General of the 15th Panzer Division is displayed at the top.
Lot: 56 - GUSTAV VON VAERST
GUSTAV VON VAERST (1894-1975) German General who participated in the North Africa Campaign. He was well trusted by Erwin Rommel enough to be given command of the 15th Panzer Division. Near the end of the war, when most German Generals were either killed or captured, he was given command of the 5th Panzer Army. He would eventually surrender on May 5, 1945, making him the first Commander to surrender an entire army to the western Allies. S.P., 3 x 4.25 in., in uniform bearing the Iron Cross. Fine. Includes hole-punched envelope the image came in.
Lot: 57 - HANS LAMMERS
HANS LAMMERS (1879 - 1962) Minister and Chief of the Reich Chancellery, ordered arrested by Hitler in the final days, and ultimately sentenced to twenty years imprisonment for war crimes. Very large and bold signature in black ink on a 5.5 x 4.25 in. sheet cut irregularly from the conclusion of a letter, executed above his title and beneath the slogan ‘Heil Hitler!'. Shows a minute chip at the bottom right and few spots of foxing, else very good. Sold with an unused envelope for secret correspondence, marked ‘Der Reichsminister und Chef der Reichskanzlei', showing slight wear to the edges. Very good.
Lot: 58 - HANS RUMPF
HANS RUMPF (1911-1976) Inspector General of Fire Prevention for Germany during World War II, later wrote 'The Bombing of Germany', criticizing 'unjustifiable' bombardments of German major cities. T.L.S. 1p. legal folio, Elmshorn, Jan. 6, 1961, to an American researcher agreeing to answer his questions about his book. Boldly signed and very good.
Lot: 59 - HANS SEIDEMANN
HANS SEIDEMANN (1901 - 1967) Luftwaffe general and recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. Seidemann trained as a Luftwaffe pilot at a secret training facility in Lipetsk, Soviet Union. He later commanded Fliegerfuhrer Afrika and VIII. Fliegerkorps on the Eastern Front. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Dusseldorf, Sept. 6, 1961, in German to an American researcher, in part: ‘...If you want to ask me questions, I suspect that it will be about things of war history. I would be happy to assist you…'. Fine.
Lot: 60 - HANS VAN DER MOSEL
HANS VAN DER MOSEL (1898 - 1969) German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II, a recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. Mosel surrendered to American forces on 19 September 1944 after the fall of Brest which he commanded through a one-month siege. T.L.S. on air mail letterhead, 1p. legal folio, Nienburg, Jan. 18, 1962, to an American fan sending a photo (not included), and adding: '...it is not nice. It is copied from the original because only a few pictures from that time could be saved by my family when [Germany] collapsed...almost all the documents I owned are no longer available...The Red Army cleared out the apartment and my family fled to West Germany while I was a prisoner of war [in the U.S.]...' Two tiny holograph emendations, otherwise fine.
Lot: 61 - HANS-JOACHIM ‘HAJO’ HERMANN
HANS-JOACHIM ‘HAJO' HERMANN (1913 - 2010) Luftwaffe bomber pilot in Condor Legion Kampfgeschwader 4, later flew bombing missions in Poland, Norway and Britain as Commander of the 7th Staffel of KG 4. Later served in Sicily, where his group attacked Malta and Greece. Awarded the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. His signed biography: ‘Eventful Life' (Stuttgart: Motorbuch), 1986. 422pp. 4to., brown cloth boards with gilt title on spine, dust jacket included. Signed ‘With kindest regards Hajo Hermann' on the half-title page in black ink. Minor wear to the dust jacket, else fine.
Lot: 62 - HANS-VALENTIN HUBE
(1890 - 1944) Panzer general who fought in Poland and the Ukraine, flown out of Stalingrad at the last minute to receive Swords for his Knights Cross, died in a plane crash. Typed war-date D.S. as Division Commander of the 16th Panzerdivision, 2pp. 4to., [Russia], Dec. 11, 1941, a list of soldiers to receive the War Merit Cross with Swords. Boldly signed in indelible pencil at the bottom. File holes at left, else very good condition.
Lot: 63 - HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL
HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL (1897-1978) Commander of the 5th Panzer Army which spearheaded the ill-fated Ardennes offensive of January 1945. After vainly requesting more help from a vacillating Hitler, he spoke despairingly of 'a corporal's war'. Later served as a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). T.L.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Diessen, Oct. 13, 1965, to a collector saying that he only sends autographs to those he personally knows. Fine condition.
Lot: 64 - HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL AND THEODOR BUSSE
HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL AND THEODOR BUSSE Postal cover commemorating the funeral of Winston Churchill, canceled Jan. 21, 1965, a week after his burial. Signed on the face by HASSO VON MANTEUFFEL (1897-1978), Commander of the 5th Panzer Army which spearheaded the ill-fated Ardennes offensive of January 1945. After vainly requesting more help from a vacillating Hitler, he spoke despairingly of 'a corporal's war'. Later served as a delegate to the Bundestag (1953-7). Also signed on the verso by THEODOR BUSSE (1897-1986), German officer and Knights Cross recipient. Busse commanded the 121st Infantry Division and I Army Corps, and during the last five months of the war, he commanded the 9th Army which was by then part of Army Group Vistula. Busse led his men with distinction at Seelow Heights and the Battle of the Oder-Neisse. He signs adding rank. Fine.
Lot: 65 - HEINRICH HIMMLER
HEINRICH HIMMLER (1900 - 1945) Hitler's Chief of the Gestapo placed in charge of security and responsible for the construction and operation of extermination camps. He chose suicide rather than face a hangman's noose at Nuremburg. A date accomplished in Himmler's hand on a small sheet taken from a larger document and measuring 5 x 1.75 in. Himmler writes in his usual indelible pencil: ‘30.1.42'. Lightly mounted to a larger sheet and in fine condition, and the date certainly worthy of further research!
Lot: 66 - HEINRICH LEHMANN-WILLENBROCK
HEINRICH LEHMANN-WILLENBROCK (1911 - 1986) Kriegsmarine officer, captain of U-96, the sixth highest scoring U-boat ace in World War II and the model for the commander in the novel and the movie, ‘Das Boot'. S.P. 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a reproduction of a war-date image of Willenbrock affixed to a card, and signed on card beneath image. Fine.
Lot: 67 - HEINZ GREINER
HEINZ GREINER (1895 –1977) German general in the Wehrmacht involved in Operation Barbossa whose division encountered heavy losses during the Soviet counteroffensive. He then was transferred to Italy where again his division took heavy losses. T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., War-Date Jan 30 1941, his citation for acquiring the Knights Cross 2nd Class with Swords and a photo, 8.5 x 11in., of Greiner in uniform. Fine.
Lot: 68 - HEINZ GUNTHER GUDERIAN
HEINZ GUNTHER GUDERIAN (1914 - 2004) German Major General and Inspector of Panzer Troops in the West German Bundeswehr and NATO, Knight's Cross recipient, and son of World War II General Heinz Guderian. S.P. 3.5 x 5 in. b/w, shows Guderian in his older years in uniform, signed at bottom in blue ink. Contrast fair, else fine condition.
Lot: 69 - HEINZ JURGENS
HEINZ JURGENS (1917-2008) German major commanded the 4th SS Police Panzer Grenadier Division, recipient of the Knight Cross. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Landau, Germany, Aug. 6, 1986, sending his autograph. Signed in blue ink at the conclusion. Mailing fold, else fine.
Lot: 70 - HELGE AULEB
(1887 – 1964) German general who commanded the 6th Infantry Division as part of VI Army Corps during Operation Typhoon, the pincer movement to take Moscow in October 1941. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Dusseldorf, May 30, 1962, in German. In part: '...After I was bombed out and lost my papers, I heard from acquaintances concerning their giving you papers and documents...they were taken away by the occupying forces. I had a nice collection of weapons with several side arms...They are all gone...as an old German soldier, I would have been happy to support such a collection, free of charge...[Gen. Gunther] Blumentritt is well known to me...' Fine.
Lot: 71 - HELMUT FORSTER
HELMUT FORSTER (1889 – 1965) German Luftwaffe general and Knights Cross recipient. During the invasion of Poland, Forster commanded the Lehrdivision and later was appointed as military governor of the German-occupied territory of Serbia. Fine war date S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a chest, up pose boldly signed at the bottom and adding rank. Fine.
Lot: 72 - HERBERT IHLEFELD
HERBERT IHLEFELD (1914 - 1995) German World War II ace with 130 kills, awarded the Knights Cross with Swords. Signed Hoffmann photo postcard, 5.5 x 3.5 in. b/w, a chest-up view of Ihlefeld prominently wearing his Knight's Cross, signed at bottom in blue ink. A light crease at lower-left, else very good.
Lot: 73 - HERMANN BALCK
(1893 - 1982) German general, a brilliant field commander who led a regiment in the attack on France, took Salonika in the Greek Campaign, led the 11th Panzer Div. in Russia destroying 500 Russian tanks, annihilated Popov's 5th Shock Army, finally driven back following a failed defense of Budapest. T.L.S. 'Herm' 1p. 4to., Stuttgart, Sept. 12, 1960, in German to Keith Thompson in New York, in part: '…Thank you for your kind letter…It is very gratifying to read…that the achievements of German soldiers are now finding a calm and just appreciation in America. This will undoubtedly benefit our mutually successful political cooperation…'. Fine condition.
Lot: 74 - HERMANN MEYER-RAMBINGEN
HERMANN MEYER-RAMBINGEN (1887 - 1961) German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross. He commanded the 197th Infantry Division which was later destroyed near Vitebsk during Operation Bagration in the summer of 1944. A.L.S., twice signed, 2pp. 4to., Helle, June 19, 1960, in German, untranslated. Signed at the top left and again at the conclusion. Folds, else fine.
Lot: 75 - HUGH C. STOCKWELL
(1903-1986) British army officer who commanded forces during the Suez Crisis and World War II. Later served as Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO. A.L.S. on War Office letterhead, 1p. 8vo., London, Oct. 4, 1957, sending his autograph.
Lot: 76 - ITALIAN RANKING OFFICERS
Three signed items from Italian military leaders of World War II including an S.P., 9 x 11.5 in. b/w, print of Lieutenant-General LAZARRO MAURIZIO DE CASTIGLIONE (1888-1962) standing at his desk, boldly signed in blue ink, adding '15/9/53'; WITH an I.S.P., 4 x 5 in. b/w, Navy Admiral MASSIMO GIROSI in a relaxed pose; WITH S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 b/w, portrait of Admiral PAOLO THAON DI RAVEL in uniform, with A.N.S. on verso. Three pieces. Fine.
Lot: 77 - IVAN BAGRAMYAN
IVAN BAGRAMYAN (1897 - 1982) Russian marshal, instrumental in the planning of two Soviet counter-offensives against the Germans, including the major push made by Soviet forces during the battle of Moscow, and in the battle of Kursk, Type D.S. in pencil with multiple holograph corrections, 3pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d., ca. 1960], a biographical quotation and answer corrected throughout by the great general who boldly signs at conclusion. Fine.
Lot: 78 - JACOB L. DEVERS
JACOB L. DEVERS (1887-1979) American army general and commander of army forces in North Africa, also led the landings in southern France. War-date T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., 'Headquarters, European Theater of Operations', June 1, 1943, to Theodore Stillwell, in part: '...I am sure the good people of the United States are behind their fighting men, and I can assure you that the fighting men on this front are doing a superb job, ever mindful of the great country they represent...'. With the original envelope, very good.
Lot: 79 - JAMES H. DOOLITTLE
(1896-1993) American aviator who gained fame both as a racing pilot and as leader of the first air raid on Tokyo during World War II. Blue ink signature on a bookplate, 4 x 2.75 in., featuring an image of a B-25 Mitchell bomber at the top. Fine.
Lot: 80 - JEFF DEBLANC
JEFF DEBLANC (1921 – 2007) American World War II Marine Corps fighter pilot and flying ace, credited with shooting down nine Japanese aircraft during two tours of duty in the Pacific at Guadalcanal and Okinawa. On January 31, 1943, despite mechanical problems with his aircraft, he pressed forward with a mission and shot down five Japanese aircraft in minutes before being shot down himself. DeBlanc parachuted to safety and was rescued by native islanders, traded for a sack of rice, and picked up by a Navy seaplane. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions that day. S.P., 8.5 x 6.5 in. b/w, shows DeBlanc receiving the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman. Fine.
Lot: 81 - JOACHIM HELBIG
(1915 – 1985) German bomber pilot who served almost all of his career with Lehrgeschwader 1. Participated in the invasion of Poland, the Norwegian Campaign, and in the battles of the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Britain. Later served in North Africa and Russia where he surrendered. Recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Lot of two signed items, including: T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berlin, May 3, 1975, offering his aide on a book in progress on the Mediterranean during World War II. Accompanied by the postscript of a letter sent to him bearing the address of the traditional association of the Lehrgeschwader 1 written in his hand; WITH S.P., 6 x 9 in. b/w, a chest, up view in uniform, pulled from a magazine. Signed at the top right. Two pieces, fine. With original envelope.
Lot: 82 - JOACHIM VON STULPNAGEL
JOACHIM VON STULPNAGEL (1880 - 1968) German infantry general, until 1932 commanded 3. Division and commander of Wehrkreis III, Berlin. He then was involved in publishing the 'Berliner Borsenzeitung'. After the July 20 plot, he was arrested as 'politisch unzuverlassig' ('politically untrustworthy') and imprisoned in a concentration camp. T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Oberaudorf, Oct. 9, 1959, to an American researcher, agreeing to answer questions and adding ‘...I would be very interested to know whether you know Mr. von Papen personally…'. Fine.
Lot: 83 - JOHANN LUDWIG GRAF SCHWERIN VON KROSIGK
JOHANN LUDWIG GRAF SCHWERIN VON KROSIGK (1887 - 1977) German jurist and senior government official, served during May 1945 as Leading Minister of the German Reich, the equivalent of a Chancellorship in the short-lived government of Reich President Karl Donitz. Tried and sentenced to ten years at Nuremberg Ministries Trials. S.P. 5 x 7 in. b/w, a formal chest, up portrait signed later in life. Signed on a darker part of the photo, contrast is just fair.
Lot: 84 - JOHANN VON KEILMANSEGG
JOHANN VON KEILMANSEGG (1906-2006) German general staff officer in the 111th Panzer Grenadiers, a co-conspirator of the 20th July plot, and later a general in the Bundeswehr. S.P., 4 x 5.75 in. b/w, a candid image in Bundeswehr uniform, signed at bottom; with an A.L.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.]. Apr. 16, 1979, in German apparently sending the photo. Two pieces, very fine.
Lot: 85 - JOHANN VON KIELMANSEGG
JOHANN VON KIELMANSEGG (1906 - 2006) German general staff officer and later general of the Bundeswehr, he was arrested by the Gestapo for being a co-conspirator of the 20 July plot, but released for a lack of evidence. He later commanded the 111th Panzer Grenadier Regiment in battle. S.P., 5 x 7 in. b/w, a chest-up pose in Bundeswehr uniform, signed on the face then mounted Signature a bit faded, otherwise very good.
Lot: 86 - JOHANN VON RAVENSTEIN
JOHANN VON RAVENSTEIN (1889 - 1962) German general in the Wehrmacht, commanded the 6th Panzer Division and captured Giraud's headquarters, led 21st Panzer Division from May 1941 under Rommel in North Africa until being captured at Tobruk in November 1941. A recipient of the Knight's Cross. A.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Duisburg, Germany, May 4, 1959, in German and untranslated. Folds, else fine.
Lot: 87 - JOHANNES BLASKOWITZ
JOHANNES BLASKOWITZ (1883 - 1948) Senior Wehrmacht general, commander of Polish occupation forces who opposed the excesses of the SS against the Jews. War-date typed D.S. on his Commander in Chief of the 1st Army letterhead, 1p. legal folio, ‘A.H. Qu.', Sept. 25, 1943, recommending the award of the German Cross in Silver to Major General Kliszcz. In part: ‘…Major General Kliszcz was my primary advisor of the planning, investigations and then laying down of the construction program for the permanent expansion of the Atlantic Wall…and pushed towards its completion through his demanding driving forward…I propose this capable pioneer for the award…for his unique and now complete service to the development of the Atlantic Wall…'. File holes at left, boldly signed and fine.
Lot: 88 - JOHANNES-RUDOLF MUHLENKAMP
JOHANNES-RUDOLF MUHLENKAMP (1910 - 1986) Waffen-SS Standartenfuhrer who served in the Das Reich Division and later commanded the Wiking Panzer Division, recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. S.P., 3.5 x 5 in., b/w, seated pose in uniform, signed at bottom blank margin adding date 1970. Very good.
Lot: 89 - JOSEF REICHERT
JOSEF REICHERT (1891 - 1970) General in the Wehrmacht, a recipient of the Knight's Cross. Good content A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], July 8, 1968, in English. In part: ‘...as a child I had decided to become a soldier; for me it was the most suitable profession for a man. I entered the German army in 1910 and did not leave it until the end of World War II...At the end of the last war I was commanding officer of the 711th German infantry division in Hungary and Czechoslovakia...'. Very fine.
Lot: 90 - JOSIAS ERBPRINZ VON WALDECK-PYRMONT
JOSIAS ERBPRINZ VON WALDECK-PYRMONT (1896 - 1967) Heir apparent the throne of the Principality of Waldeck and Pyrmont and a general in the SS. Convicted of war crimes for his supervisory role over Buchenwald. Scarce A.D.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p., 1945], in pencil, one untranslated line of text, followed by his full signature and rank as ‘General der SS'. Mounted, very good.
Lot: 91 - KARL BODENSCHATZ
(1890 - 1979) German Luftwaffe minister and previously a member of von Richthofen's 'Flying Circus', also served as Hitler's adjutant. A.L.S on his personal letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Erlangen, June 16, 1968, in German, untranslated, although he clearly discusses the 50th celebration of Richthofen's death, properly identifies ranks, and mentions his memoirs. Mailing folds, else fine.
Lot: 92 - KARL TOPP
KARL TOPP (1895 - 1981) German admiral, in the U-boat service during World War I, and the first commander of the German battleship Tirpitz. Later, he was the chairman of the commission for shipbuilding reporting to Albert Speer. T.L.S. on the verso of a postcard, Jever, May 30, 1970, in German. Topp advises that he has no signatures of Adolf Hitler 'except on my certificates of promotion which I cannot and do not want to hand over...' Very good.
Lot: 93 - KARL ULLRICH
KARL ULLRICH (1910 - 1996) Last commander of the SS Division Wiking in the Waffen-SS, recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. After the war, he authored an account of the SS Division Totenkopf. Two signed items, includes: good association T.L.S. in German on personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Bad Reichenhall, Germany, June 10, 1989, sending signed prints. Ullrich also writes about two prominent SS soldiers, Sepp Dietrich and Joachim Peiper, in part:'...The first broadcast on March 15th, 1989 included the picture of Jochen Peiper. I was at war school with him. We were friends until his death. He was murdered by the French after the war. Sepp Dietrich was a fatherly friend to me until his death…'. Ullrich signs at the conclusion in black ink which exhibits some skipping and lightness in areas. Original mailing folds, light pencil translations above some of the text, else very good. WITH: I.S.P. 3.5 x 5 in. glossy b/w reproduction of a war-time image showing Ullrich receiving the Knight's Cross from Adolf Hitler. Signed on the reverse with blue ink, adding that the photo was taken at Fuhrer Headquarters on July 29, 1944 and that he was the 480th soldier to receive the Oak Leaves. Two pieces.
Lot: 94 - KARL-FRIEDRICH MERTEN
KARL-FRIEDRICH MERTEN (1905 - 1993) German U-boat commander during World War II, credited with the sinking of 27 ships for a total of 170,151 gross register tons. Awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves. Large dealer's lot of 13 signed items, includes: a postcard inscribed signed photo showing him in uniform, adding 'U-68'; a group of nine T.Ls.S., each 1p., various sizes, Waldshut, 1985-91, all in German to an American collector, not translated but apparently friendly content mentioning the anniversary of the war's end, politics, family news, autographs, etc.; two signed Christmas cards; and a signature on a very small card. All very good to fine.
Lot: 95 - KELLER E. ROCKEY
KELLER E. ROCKEY (1888-1970) Decorated U.S. Marine Corps General, commanded the Fifth Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and the Third Amphibious Corps during the occupation of North China following the war. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., on his Commanding General letterhead, San Francisco, Aug. 30, 1949, to an autograph seeker thanking him for a letter and adding: '...The History of the Fifth Marine Division will be published and ready for mailing some time next summer...I am sending your letter to the History Board...with the request that your name be placed on their mailing list...'. Paper clip impression to top left corner, otherwise near fine.
Lot: 96 - KIRILL S. MOSKALENKO
(1902 - 1985) Soviet general who broke out of the Kiev trap and later forced Guderian's withdrawal from Moscow, essentially saving the city. T.L.S. 1p. 4to. [n.p.], Apr. 29, 1961 to a fellow military officer, in Russian, passing along May Day wishes. Fine.
Lot: 97 - KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (3)
KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (3) Good lot of three pieces signed by winners of the Knights cross in various formats. Includes: WILLY SCHMELCHER, HUBERT WEISE, and OTTO WEIDINGER. Fine.
Lot: 98 - KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (4)
Lot of four signed items by Knights Cross recipients, including MAXIMILIAN FRETTER-PICO, MORTIMER VON KESSEL, MARTIN FIEBIG, and NIKOLAUS VON VORMANN. Fretter-Pico signs a war-date D.S., 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], July 7, 1943, recommending Major Hans Szalla for the German Cross in Silver. Von Vormann signs a T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Berchtesgaden, Oct. 7, 1958, in German, responding to a researcher's query. Fiebig signs a T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Amberg, Aug. 30, 1934, to Nazi war criminal Philipp Bouhler. Von Kessel signs a T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Goslar, March 5, 1962, in German, declining further contact with a researcher. Conditions vary slightly, overall very good to fine.
Lot: 99 - KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (4)
Good lot of four S.P.s, none larger than 4 x 6 in. b/w, signed by Knights Cross recipients, including OTTO DESSLOCH, HERMANN PLOCHER, HANS-JURGEN STUMPFF, and GERHARD MULLER. Conditions vary slightly, overall very good to fine.
Lot: 100 - KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (6)
Lot of six signed items by Knights Cross recipients, including EDUARD DIETL, CHRISTIAN HANSEN, ADOLF STRAUS, and THEO-HELMUT LIEB. Straus signs a war-date D.S., 1p. large 4to., ‘Headquarters', Nov. 18, 1941, requesting that general staff officers of the Army High Command and General Commands are included in the group of assistant leaders granted the EK for leadership merits. Hansen signs a T.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Garmisch-Partenkirchen, [n.d.], expressing his regret that he has nothing to add to his correspondent's collection. Sold with a 5 x 3.5 in. b/w photo featuring Hansen and two other German soldiers. Lieb signs a T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.d., ca. 1970], communicating his willingness to help a researcher by answering any questions. Dietl writes two A.L.S.s on the verso of postcards to his wife, both in German, ca.1931. Conditions vary, overall very good to fine.
Lot: 101 - KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (6)
KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (6) Collection of letters, etc. signed postwar by various Knights Cross recipients, includes: KARL-HEINZ GUSTAVSSON (SS, an. A.L.S.); ERICH SCHNEIDER (Luftwaffe, A.L.S.); GUNTER HALM (Heer, Afrika Korps, T.L.S.); HELMUT WITTE (U-boat captain, A.L.S.); and MAX ZASTROW (Heer, D.S.), with a 1955 A.L.S. of CHARLOTTE VON BRAUCHITSCH, widow of Walther von Brauchitsch, not translated. Six pcs.
Lot: 102 - KURT ASSMANN
1883 - 1962) German vice admiral and archivist. Assmann served as head of the torpedo boat flotilla based in Flanders, which he commanded until the end of World War I. In World War II, he served as an aide to Raeder and Kriegsmarine archivist, and strongly resisted Barbarossa. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Oberursel, Aug. 8 [n.y.], to a Mr. Bumball. In full: 'Thank you for your letter from 27.IX. Unfortunately, I can not fulfill all your wishes. I can only send you a picture that is a few years old, while I was only commander of the liner 'Schlesien' and captain at sea. Next to me, the former frigate captain Canaris, who later played the well-known great role as chief of the German Abwehr...The officer at sea, which was wounded during the assassination attempt on Hitler on 20.VII.1944, wasn't me, but my nephew, captain at sea Heinz Assmann, who unfortunately passed away...Should I hear something about a sale of documents or decorations I will notify you. What I owned myself, was taken by your fellow countrymen as 'souvenirs' when they captured me after the war.' He signs at the conclusion in blue ink, adding the post-script: 'Please kindly receive your check returned. Despite the large amount of mail, I happily pay for the postage myself. Because of my 75 years of age, I also hope that you don't expect a lengthy demand based on our current correspondence.' Shows original mailing folds, else very good.
Lot: 103 - KURT CHILL
KURT CHILL (1895 – 1976) German general who commanded the LV. Armeekorps and 122. Infanterie-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross. War-date typed D.S. 1p. legal folio, 'Div.Gef.Stand', Dec. 7, 1943. Chill recommends Field Doctor Arnold for the German Cross in Silver, for which he was previously rejected a month before! Boldly signed in indelible pencil at lower left. File holes at left margin, staple staple holes at top right, top margin quite chipped and damaged, a small tear at right margin. Fair.
Lot: 104 - KURT LANGE
KURT LANGE (1891 -?) German general, held long after the wars end, presumably for his role as Commandant of Salzburg for most of the war. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Berchtesgaden, Jan. 18, 1960, in German. Lange writes a researcher: ‘...After the armistice in 1945, the occupying forces did a thorough job in my apartment, especially in my desk...there was nothing left...in addition to many other valuable items...not only all documents, the medals and decorations of two world wars...and the personal memories from my 36 years of service as a soldier went lost...my personal IDs...which I completely sacrificed when I was captured...' Fine. With a war-date Wehrmacht photo showing Lange presenting an Iron Cross, as indicated by the caption on the reverse of the image.
Lot: 105 - KURT WECKMANN
KURT WECKMANN (1895 - 1981) Chief of the General Staff of the 9th Army, serving under Gen. Adolf Strauss, later led the 274th Infantry Div. in Norway. T.L.S. 1p. legal folio, Baden-Baden, Dec. 31, 1960, to an American researcher, sending thanks for his letter and asking him to write in English if he may be allowed to answer in German. Very good.
Lot: 106 - LEMUEL C. SHEPHERD
(1896 - 1990) Marine Corps Commandant and general in two wars, led the invasion of Guam and Okinawa. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a sharp image of the commandant with a blurred background. Inscribed and signed at the bottom in blue ink. Very light creasing, else fine.
Lot: 107 - LEMUEL C. SHEPHERD, JR.
LEMUEL C. SHEPHERD, JR. (1896-1990) Marine Corps Commandant and general in two wars, led the invasion of Guam and Okinawa. Fine I.S.P. 6 x 9 in. b/w, a Marine Corps image showing Shepherd with two soldiers. Inscribed and signed at bottom: ‘To Mr. Paul Cassidy with best regards Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. General USMC (Ret)'. Fine condition.
Lot: 108 - LENI RIEFENSTAHL
(1902 - 2003) German film director, an intimate friend of Hitler who filmed the propaganda classic, 'Triumph of the Will'. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a post-war photo postcard of Riefenstahl, showing the actress in character in a war-date German film. She adds her initials 'L.R.' on the verso in blue ink, above the date '1939' and an untranslated inscription in German. Fine.
Lot: 109 - LUDWIG MERKER
LUDWIG MERKER (1894 - 1964) German general in the Wehrmacht and commander of 215th Infantry Regiment. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross. War-date A.L.S. on his personal general's letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Tubingen, Jun 7, 1944, to a major of the 35th Infantry Div., extremely difficult to read, but mentions another general. Boldly penned and signed ‘Merker' at conclusion, with holograph envelope: ‘By courier'. Fine.
Lot: 110 - LUDWIG WOLFF
LUDWIG WOLFF (1886 - 1950) Luftwaffe general, commander of Luftgau X and XI covering Hannover and Hamburg. War-date D.S. 1p. 8vo., Hamburg, Oct. 26, 1940, an award of the War Merit Cross, 2nd Class with Swords to Herman Schutze. Boldly signed in purple indelible ink at conclusion. Very good.
Lot: 111 - MARIE-PIERRE KOENIG
MARIE-PIERRE KOENIG (1898 - 1970) French marshal who commanded a Free French Brigade at the Battle of Bir Hakeim, resisting superior German forces for 16 days. In 1944, he was given command of the Free French that participated in the invasion of Normandy, and later was ordered to organize the various Resistance factions and have them concentrate on sabotage. T.L.S. on his general's personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., Paris, Dec. 18, 1959, in French. In part: "...On my side, I unfortunately have nothing to propose to you. But I recommend you apply to certain of my friends..." Fine.
Lot: 112 - MARTIN HARLINGHAUSEN
MARTIN HARLINGHAUSEN (1902 - 1986) Luftwaffe commander and a recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. Lot of two signed pieces, includes: T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 2pp. legal folio, Guttersloh, June 27, 1968 to an American history professor, mentioning his pleasure in touring San Francisco and seeing the ‘rich, old culture'. He also sends thanks for guiding his wife and him through the city, and was pleased that students showed much interest in Germany since ‘the catastrophe'. He states that he will gladly remain available to meet with such students at any time. File holes at left, otherwise very good. WITH: a S.P. 4 x 6 in. b/w, an illustration in side view, signed in blue fountain ink at bottom. Signature is a little light, otherwise very good. Two pieces.
Lot: 113 - MAX JUTTNER
(1888 - 1963) German officer and paramilitary activist, served from 1934 to 1945 as deputy chief of staff of the SA and as head of the chief executive office of the Supreme SA leadership with rank as SA-Obergruppenfuehrer. A member of the Reichstag. T.L.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Munich, Dec. 24, 1957, in German. Juttner obligingly agrees to assist a researcher with his work, providing information with the caveat that he does now want to 'do something wrong of harm another. Also, I would not like to be involved in any conflicts, especially those of a political nature...' Fine. WITH: Juttner's personal calling card while an 'Obergruppenfuhrer'. Fine.
Lot: 114 - MAX LEMKE
(1895 - 1985) Wehrmacht general major and Knights Cross recipient, he fought in the conquest of France and throughout the Russian campaign, closing the war leading the Hermann Goring Division. T.L.S. on his letterhead, 1p. large 4to., Hannover, Jan. 25, 1962, in German. Lemke offers to assist his correspondent with his research, asking that they communicate in German and suggesting that the man meet with Lemke's sister, who works for a German newspaper, in New York. Fine.
Lot: 115 - MURR ARNOLD
(1900-1991) U.S. Navy Rear Admiral who served during World War II and was a commander of the Pacific Fleet afterwards. Black ink signature on a 3 x 5 in. card, San Diego, [n.d], accompanied with an unsigned 8 x 10 in. photograph, b/w, chest up seated portrait in uniform. Fine condition.
Lot: 116 - OLGA TSCHECKOWA
OLGA TSCHECKOWA (1897-1980) Russian-German actress known in Germany as Olga Chekhova remembered for her lead role in Hitchcock's 1931 film ‘Mary'. She was admired by Hitler and had a close relationship with Goebbels. Rumored to have been a spy encouraged to flirt with Hitler to gain information leading to a planned but not executed killing by Soviet spies. Beautiful vintage S.P. 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a real-photo postcard showing the actress in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Boldly signed at bottom adding date ‘8/54'. Fine.
Lot: 117 - OSCAR BOESCH
(1924-2012) Luftwaffe ace credited with eighteen victories. He recorded eight victories over the Eastern front, including one Il-2 Sturmovik. Of his 10 victories recorded over the Western front, eight were four-engine bombers. Great lot of three signed items, includes: S.P., 5.75 x 4 in., a war-date image of Boesch entering the cockpit of a fighter plane, signed at left, adding: 'IV JG Udet...Schongau...August 1944'. Fine. WITH: S.P., 3.75 x 6.25 in. (sight), a war-date portrait of Boesch in uniform, signed at lower-right, adding: 'IV JG 3...Dec. 44'. Sold with a transmittal A.L.S. 'Oscar' sent to a collector. Each is matted and framed together with a Luftwaffe cap eagle, though it is uncertain whether the insignia belonged to Boesch.
Lot: 118 - OTTO VON BULOW
OTTO VON BULOW (1911 – 2006) German U-boat commander, a recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves. He sank 15 ships while in U-404, including a Royal Navy destroyer (HMS VETERAN), and damaged two other ships. Probable war-date S.P. 3.5 X 5.5 in. b/w, a Hoffman real-photo postcard showing von Bulow wearing his Knight's Cross. Signed at bottom on darker area, contrast not good. Otherwise very good condition.
Lot: 119 - OTTO WILHELM VON RENZ
OTTO WILHELM VON RENZ (1891 - 1968) German general, commander of Air Defense Command 4 in Dusseldorf and Air Defense Command 9 in Hamburg. He later served as commanding general of the 4th anti-aircraft corps and then took command of the V. Flak Corps which fought in the Battle of Budapest. A.L.S. ‘V. Renz' on his retired general's letterhead, 1p. 4to., Freiburg, May 20, 1962, in German and untranslated. Folds, else fine.
Lot: 120 - OTTO WINKELMANN
OTTO WINKELMANN (1894 - 1977) SS general and Police Leader, briefly city commander of Budapest at the approach of the Red Army. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. sm. folio, Berlin, June 19, 1943, the appointment of dentist Dr. Gunther Kalus as a staff doctor with the police. Horizontal fold, else fine.
Lot: 121 - PAUL EWALD VON KLEIST
PAUL EWALD VON KLEIST (1881 - 1954) German military officer, the top Panzer commander in the German Army and superior to Guderian and Hoth, invaded France and later the Ukraine where he was captured by the Russians. War-date D.S. 'v. Kleist' in typical indelible pencil, 1p. oblong 8vo., 'Headquarters', Apr. 20, 1942 (Hitler's birthday), a list of six men slated to be awarded the War Merit Cross, Second Class, with Swords for their valor in the Russian campaign. File holes at left margin, bottom trimmed, else fine condition.
Lot: 122 - PAUL EWALD VON KLEIST
PAUL EWALD VON KLEIST (1881 - 1954) German military officer, the top Panzer commander in the German Army and superior to Guderian and Hoth, invaded France and later the Ukraine where he was captured by the Russians. War-date D.S. 'v. Kleist' in typical indelible pencil, 1p. oblong 8vo., 'Headquarters', Apr. 20, 1942 (Hitler's birthday), a list of six men slated to be awarded the War Merit Cross, Second Class, with Swords for their valor in the Russian campaign. File holes at left margin, bottom trimmed, else fine condition.
Lot: 123 - PETER VON BUTLER
(1913-2010) German general who joined the Reichswehr in 1932, and subsequently served in the Wehrmacht and Bundeswehr. T.L.S. 'Butler' on his 12th Panzer Division letterhead, 1p. 4to., Tauberbischofsheim, Dec. 23, 1966, to Dr. Charles B. Burdick. Butler relates that he was not personally aware of any German plans to conquer Gibraltar during World War II, as we was: '...deployed exclusively at the Russian front...' He also states that none of his contacts would have any knowledge of such plans, either. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Some folds and file holes at the left margin, else fine.
Lot: 124 - REMI SCHRIJNEN
REMI SCHRIJNEN (1921-2006) Belgian volunteer in the German Army and the only Flemish volunteer in the SS Flandern to have been awarded the Knight's Cross. Rare S.P. 4 x 6 in. b/w, a vintage image showing Schrijnen in uniform, signed on verso and bearing an inscription and signature on verso. Very good.
Lot: 125 - RENATE MULLER
RENATE MULLER (1906 - 1937) German film star with whom Hitler became captivated and enamored. In a dispute over SS treatment of her Jewish lover, Muller threw herself beneath the wheels of Hitler's limousine and died as a result of her injuries. A pair of gorgeous unsigned photographs, each 6.75 x 9 in. b/w, and showing the glamorous star in character in a film, and again in a sultry press pose. Both bear file holes at left margin, else fine.
Lot: 126 - RICHARD LEPPER
RICHARD LEPPER (1897-1943) Wehrmacht major-general and Knight's Cross recipient, captured by Soviet troops during the fall of Stalingrad and died in captivity. Rare partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8vo., Weisbaden, March 20, 1940, an award certificate granting the ‘German Defense Wall Honor Badge', commonly known as the West Wall Medal, to artillery Obergefreiten (Corporal) Alfred Irle. Lepper signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Folds, else very good.
Lot: 127 - ROBERT MORGAN
ROBERT MORGAN (1918-2004) U.S. Army Air Corps bomber pilot, flew the B-17 ‘Memphis Belle' over Europe, as well as a B-29 over Japan. I.S.P. 8 x 10 in. b/w, a reprint showing the ‘Memphis Belle' in flight, inscribed and signed at top right: ‘To Mike a good friend Robert Morgan Pilot of 1st B-29 to Bomb Tokyo'. Fine condition.
Lot: 128 - RUDOLF BOGATSCH
RUDOLF BOGATSCH (1891 - 1970) German Luftwaffe general and Knights Cross recipient. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a Hoffmann postcard in uniform, boldly signed in ink across his chest. Fine.
Lot: 129 - RUDOLF FREIHERR VON ROMAN
RUDOLF FREIHERR VON ROMAN (1893-1970) A highly decorated artillery, infantry, and army corps field commander. He was awarded the German Cross in Gold, Heer Cross of Honor, Clasp of the Iron Cross First Class, the Iron Cross, and the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. S.P., 3.5 x 5.25 in., a postcard with a sketch of him in uniform with the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Fine.
Lot: 130 - SABURO SAKAI
SABURO SAKAI (1916-2000) Japanese ace of World War II with 64 aerial victories. Signed book ‘Winged Samurai' by Henry Saikada (Mesa: Barrett Tillman 1985), 159pp. softbound 4to., boldly signed on the half title page, and additionally signed by the author. WITH: ‘The Yamamoto Mission' by John T. Wible (Nimitz Museum, 1988), 48pp. 8vo., signed by the author on the half titled page. Two pieces.
Lot: 131 - SERGEI SHTEMENKO
SERGEI SHTEMENKO (1907 - 1976) Soviet general who took part in the operational planning of the battles for Crimea, the Caucasus and Stalingrad, escorted Stalin to the Teheran Conference, and served as a top central military staff representative at Leningrad. Partly-printed D.S., 2pp. 12mo., Dec. 31, 1965, a New Year's card sent to a fellow general with a typed message within, boldly signed. Fine.
Lot: 132 - SIMEON II
SIMEON II (b. 1937) King of Bulgaria, who, as a child, reigned from 1943 to 1946, when the monarchy was abolished by a referendum. Simeon went into exile until 1996, then served as prime minister from 2001-2005. S.P. 4 x 5.75 in., a head and shoulders portrait signed in gold ink at bottom adding date ‘94'. Fine condition.
Lot: 133 - SIR HERBERT JOHN MOGG
SIR HERBERT JOHN MOGG (1913 – 2001) British senior army officer, served as the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe during World War II. Royal mail first day cover in remembrance of D-Day, signed by Mogg at the bottom, adding his rank ‘General'. Fine.
Lot: 134 - SS KNIGHT'S CROSS WINNERS
SS KNIGHT'S CROSS WINNERS Nice pair of SS Knight's Cross winners' signatures, both trimmed from a letter and mounted underneath a printed photograph. Includes ALFONS GLATZEL and HANS DORING. Fine.
Lot: 135 - THEODOR WISCH
THEODOR WISCH (1907 – 1995) High-ranking member of the Waffen-SS, commander of the SS Division Leibstandarte (LSSAH), and recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. S.P. 3.5 x 4.5 in. b/w, a reproduction of a wartime full-body view of Wisch in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross. Very good to fine.
Lot: 136 - TRAUGOTT HEER
TRAUGOTT HEER (1890 – 1976) German general during World War II who commanded the 14th Army and the 10th Army of the Wehrmacht, a recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Probable war-date S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a chest up pose in uniform by Hoffmann, boldly signed at bottom. Contrast fair, else fine condition.
Lot: 137 - U-BOAT KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (6)
Fine lot of six signed various Air Force commemorative envelopes signed by U-boat Knights Cross recipients, all commanders from World War II. Signers include: ALFRED EICK, KARL DONITZ, KLAUS BARGSTEN, PAUL BRASACK, and ERICH CREMER. Each envelope is tipped to 4to. stock along with a few biographical lines and a photo of the signer or a U-boat. Enclosed within the envelopes are more war-time reproduction photos depicting the signers, U-boats, and crew. Fine condition.
Lot: 138 - U-BOAT KNIGHTS CROSS RECIPIENTS (6)
Fine lot of six signed various Air Force commemorative envelopes from U-boat Knights Cross recipients, all commanders from World War II. Signers include: WILHELM DOMMES, HEINZ FRANKE, ROBERT GYSAE, REINHARD HARDEGEN, HANS-GEORG HESS, and GUNTER JAHN. Each envelope is tipped to 4to. stock along with a few biographical lines and a photo of the signer or a U-boat. Enclosed within the envelopes are more war-time reproduction photos depicting the signers, U-boats, and crew. Fine condition.
Lot: 139 - ULRICH LISS
ULRICH LISS (1897-1968) German major general, the last appointed during the war. From 1937 to 1943 Liss headed the Foreign Armies West department in the General Staff of the Wehrmacht to assess the enemy strength, and was a crucial planner of the invasion of France. Held ten years by the Soviets. S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, a portrait in uniform lightly signed at left. Fine.
Lot: 140 - WALTER SCHALLES
(1915 – 1982) Bomber pilot ace participating in 233 sorties and recipient of the Knights Cross. S.P., 4.75 x 6.75 in. b/w, a chest, up view in uniform. Signed in blue ink at the top right. Fine.
Lot: 141 - WALTHER GROSSE
WALTHER GROSSE (1884 - 1969) German general of pioneers, in command of the Koenigsberg fortifications and founded a fortress museum, the holdings of which were partially saved. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Mullheim, June 18, 1959 in German. Not translated but mentions his ‘friend' Gen. Kurt Dittmar and asks that they continue their correspondence. Marginal file holes and a small tear at top margin, else very good.
Lot: 142 - WERNER RANCK
WERNER RANCK (1904-1989) Highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. Fine content T.L.S. ‘Ranck', 2pp. 4to., Hamburg, May 3, 1974, to Dr. Charles B. Burdick. Ranck relates some of his wartime experiences, including leading the Prussian 121st Infantry on the Eastern Front until the capitulation of Latvia and Livonia, service in the Crimea, and as a general staff officer in the Demyansk Pocket, and then as a chief of the General Headquarters in the Nevesky District. He states that he commanded two divisions at the end of the war, but was captured by the Russians and spent more than ten years as a prisoner. He was twice sentenced to death, once by hanging and once by firing squad, although both were commuted to 25 years hard labor. He was allowed to return to his family in 1955, after which he lectured at Hamburg University. After 1960, he was the manager for the Association for the Promotion of Science and Humanities in Germany. Ranck concludes by wishing Burdick luck with his research and hopes that it will have resonance with future generations, as many young people distance themselves from the past. Signed at the conclusion in blue ink. Central horizontal fold, else fine.
Lot: 143 - WILHELM ADOLF MAKROCKI
WILHELM ADOLF MAKROCKI (1905-1941) Luftwaffe heavy destroyer ace, killed in action in an unspecified conflict. Winner of the Knight's Cross. Rare partly-printed early D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Berlin, March 29, 1927, a commitment to attend flight school, signed twice. Central vertical fold and file holes at left margin, else very good.
Lot: 144 - WILHELM BATZ
WILHELM BATZ (1916-1988) Luftwaffe fighter ace who claimed 237 aerial victories, the sixth most successful fighter pilot in history. Vintage S.P. 4 x 6 in. b/w, a war-date image of Batz signed later in 1952. Wrinkling and some wear, otherwise very good.
Lot: 145 - WILHELM BITTRICH
WILHELM BITTRICH (1894 - 1979) General of the Waffen-SS who commanded the SS Cavalry Division 'Florian Geyer' in rear security operations ('gang fighting') in the Soviet Union. After the war he was tried and convicted for five years for war crimes for allegedly killing 17 French resistance members. His blue ink signature on a slip of paper, adding rank in a differently-colored pen. Lightly toned, else fine. Loosely pasted beneath a printed portrait on a 8.25 x 11.5 in. card. Fine.
Lot: 146 - WILHELM LIST
(1880 - 1971) German field marshal and ardent Hitler supporter, led the 14th Army in Poland, the 12th Army in the Balkans, and as field marshal commanded Army Group A on the Russian front. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Garmisch, Oct. 22, 1957, in German. In part: '...I only remember General von Arnim...a General Sixt von Arnim is said to have died. But I cannot say for certain for either....' Fine. With two photos.
Lot: 147 - WILHELM THOMAS
WILHELM THOMAS (1892 - 1976) German general and commander of the 29th Division was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. T.L.S. 1p. legal folio, Hamelin, Jan. 16, 1963, to an American researcher, thanking him for his letter and adding Christmas greetings. Very good.
Lot: 148 - WILHELM THOMAS
WILHELM THOMAS (1892 - 1976) German general and commander of the 29th Division, a recipient of the Knight's Cross. T.L.S., 1p. 4to., Hamlen, Nov. 22, 1962, in part: '...I am a very common soldier at the front and led a division at the front during World War II... some experiences from World War II in which I was a leading participant...'. Bold signature, very good.
Lot: 149 - WILLIAM T. KINSELLA
(b.1913) Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Ray (SS 271) from June 1944-Jan. 1946. The RAY made eight patrols and sank twelve vessels. Good lot of four signed pieces which includes an A.L.S., 1p. 4to., on personal letterhead, San Marcos, California, Jan. 10, 1992. In part: 'Enclosed are the autographs you have requested. As for the memorable combat experience, I am enclosing a book I wrote about the history of USS RAY...'; WITH signed book 'The History of a Fighting Ship U.S.S. RAY, written by Kinsella himself, inscribed and signed; WITH two cards signed 'William T. Kinsella Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (ret) Commanding Officer U.S.S. RAY (SS 271) June 28, 1944 - January 9, 1946'. Four pieces, very good.
Lot: 150 - WOLF-DIETER HUY
WOLF-DIETER HUY (1917 - 2003) Luftwaffe fighter ace credited with 40 aerial victories in over 500 combat missions, recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves, shot down in 1942 and spent the rest of the war a prisoner. Bold signature on a smaller slip, together with a Rohr war-date real photo postcard in unIform. Fine.
Lot: 151 - WORLD WAR II PILOTS AND ACES
WORLD WAR II PILOTS AND ACES A great collection of 16 signatures of World War II heroes of the air, all executed on the first free endpaper of a copy of ‘American Aircraft of World War II' by David Mondey (New Jersey: Chartwell Books, 1982), 256pp. hardbound 8vo. with dustjacket. Signatories include: ‘TEX' HILL, JOE ENGLE, WALKER MAHURIN, ‘BUD' ANDERSON, THOMAS STAFFORD, JOE KITTINGER, FRED J. ASCANI, DORA D. STROTHER, JOSEPH KITTINGER, ROBERT RISSER, BILL CAMPBELL, and three not identified by us. Fine.
Lot: 152 - 1937 NSDAP MAP OF NUREMBERG
1937 NSDAP MAP OF NUREMBERG An original German map showing the town of Nuremberg, published Sept. 13, 1937, and measuring 16 x 13 in. Folds with a couple of splits thereon, otherwise very good.
Lot: 153 - 1944 SOVIET FOOD WORKER'S CERTIFICATE
War-date Soviet award certificate, 16.5 x 14 in., Moscow, ca. 1944, an 'honorary citation' given to the Head Engineer of the Novosibirsk Alcoholic Production Trust, bearing a border of appealing Soviet imagery. The bottom bears the signature of ANDREY ANDREYEVICH ANDREYEV (1895-1971), chairman of the powerful Central Control Commission of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1939 until 1952, USSR People's Commissar for Agriculture from 1943 from 1946. Folds with splits towards the edges, reinforced with tape on the verso. Just good condition.
Lot: 154 - ALLIED SAFE CONDUCT PASS
ALLIED SAFE CONDUCT PASS A 'Passerschein', or 'Safe Conduct' pass, to be used by German soldiers who wish to surrender to Allied forces. The recto gives instructions in both Germand and English: 'The German soldier who carries this safe conduct is using it as a sign of his genuine wish to give himself up. He is to be disarmed, to be well looked after, to receive food and medical attention as required, and to be removed from the danger zone as soon as possible'. Both sections bear the facsimile signature of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at the conclusion. The verso lists the rights afforded to surrendering soldiers by the Hague and Geneva Conventions in German. Very good.
Lot: 155 - AUSTRIAN REPATRIATION DOCUMENT
AUSTRIAN REPATRIATION DOCUMENT World War II era document on Austrian Repatriation Committee letterhead, 1p. oblong 8vo., Munich, July 9, 1946, a transport certificate for a Walther Trumgerd to Salzburg. Minimal tears along the edges, else very good.
Lot: 156 - COLLECTION OF WORLD WAR II LETTERS
Nice collection of 22 war-date letters written by George Collins of the 982nd Signal Company, to his mother from 1942 to 1945. His letters read in part: ‘...I told you about the parade we have every week...we paraded yesterday and we won...our company is regarded as the best in camp...I've been classified here as a radio operator...a lot of people would give their right arm to get with this place...this is really the easiest branch of the army as far as labor and marching...here at Monmouth the officers course is terrific...I'm going to miss fishing this year...maybe next year I'll be able to go, I don't think the war will last any longer than that, I hope. I'll be glad to get out of N.J...I guess I'll go south from here most of the radio operators do...if I live through this I won't ever take an order from anybody again, since I've been in the army I haven't drawn a breath on my own initiative...My V E day was a happy one, but a dull one, we knew the war was over a couple of weeks ago...You must have heard about the points system, the government is going to use to release the boys...If I were a W.A.C. I wouldn't have enough points...I am in the ninth army now...Just thought of something else I have been going to send home...They are by-products of the business I used to work at. The one with the blue marks on it is the receiving tape and the one with the holes in it is the sending tape...I haven't done that kind of work since last Fall in Marseille...Three great big Scotsmen just pulled in here...I guess they were from that regiment that lost the drum at Dunkirk...Seventh army just gave it back to them yesterday after they recaptured it from the Germans. They had quite a ceremony over it yesterday...a total of 87 points, enough to get out of the army...This town of Resenheim is way up in Bavaria...Hitler's former hideout is not far away. Some of the boys have been up to see it...I saw a pretty good movie tonight...would have made me homesick a year ago, but all that has been drained out of me now, I have about as much sentiment as a totem pole now...' Throughout the years Collins does his best to keep his family informed on his movements, even if he doesn't get around to telling them until after V-E Day. A fine lot worthy of further research.
Lot: 157 - COLORFUL OLYMPIC LETTER
COLORFUL OLYMPIC LETTER Manuscript, 1p. 4to., [n.d.] Berlin, printed on the Olympic Committee letterhead. A thanks after the 1936 Olympic Games to the Berlin Transportation Company for assisting in the games. Lightly toned, otherwise Fine.
Lot: 158 - DEBICA-TRAINED WAFFEN SS MEMBERS (5)
DEBICA-TRAINED WAFFEN SS MEMBERS (5) Lot of five documents associated with members of the Waffen SS who were trained or stationed at the SS military base near Debica Poland during World War II. Four are 'stammkartens' ('master cards') which outline the soldier's personal information and military career while the last is an excerpt from a muster roll. While three individuals are listed as German two interestingly have their nationality omitted, which could mean they were forced conscripts from an occupied region. The base at Debica was known as a training station of foreign Waffen SS divisions mostly hailing from the Netherlands, Poland, or Ukraine. The camp employed use of Nazi slave labor prisoners, and it is estimated that over 15,000 foreigners perished there over the course of the war. Conditions vary but mostly fine.
Lot: 159 - GERMAN DOCUMENTS (6)
GERMAN DOCUMENTS (6) Very nice grouping six state-issued documents, including: two ‘reisepasses' (‘passports'), one from Imperial Germany and one from Nazi Germany, both showing extensive travel across Europe; a ‘mitgliedsbuch' (‘German Labor Front Member Book') to record payments, issued Feb. 19, 1941; a 1937 teacher training registration book; registration book for a technical school in Vienna; and a member card for a German National Church. SOLD WITH two Certificate of Registration booklets from the United Kingdom for a married immigrant couple, Alice and Ernest Arnstein 1938. Eight pieces overall, very good.
Lot: 160 - LITZMANNSTADT GESTAPO AWARDED MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
Unusual partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Litzmannstadt, Nov. 26, 1940, a marriage certificate between Jan Kolasinski and Dorota Bule, approval letter from Gestapo with original envelope. A Nazi stamp appears at the bottom left. Mailing folds, else fine.
Lot: 161 - LUFTWAFFE DOCUMENT
A Luftwaffe document bearing the stamp of a Fliegerhorst Kommandantur, 1p. 4to., Brunswick, Germany, [n.d.], discussing Lt. Georg Edelmann and his health problems which have been infringing on his ability to fulfill his duties. Light chipping, minor holes at the mailing folds, else very good.
Lot: 162 - REICHSTAG ELECTION BALLOT
Great printed Reichstag ballot from the constituency of southern Hanover-Braunschweig, 5.25 x 7.25 in., with the option for the NSDAP placed at the very top. Interestingly, the party is captioned '(Hitlerbewegung)', or '(Hitler movement)', and lists the candidates 'Hitler, Dr. Frick, Goring, Rust'. Two staple holes at upper corners, else fine.
Lot: 163 - REPLACEMENT CARD FOR AN ARBEITSBUCH
A sepia-colored, 4pp. 4 in. x 5.75 in. card to replace an 'Arbeitsbuch', issued to a non-German citizen Josef [?]. The cover displays personal information for the man including his date of birth and place of residence, also stating that es the card is valid until Dec. 31, 1942. The inside of the card holds six columns for his work information including: the name of the company, type of company, start date, work title, termination date and signature of the owner. In 1935 it was a requirement of all German workers to keep a workbook by order of Deutsche Arbeitsfront, the German Labor Front which was formed by the NSDAP. Minor spotting on the cover, else fine.
Lot: 164 - REWARD FOR A 'STRAGGLER'
Unusual D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Jan. 22, 1946, a Navy form offering a $25.00 reward for the apprehension of one Peter J. Daniel who 'is hereby declared A STRAGGLER' effective Jan. 21, 1946. No doubt with the war over, Daniel chose to 'skedaddle'. Very good.
Lot: 165 - WAR MERIT CROSS AWARD DOCUMENT
WAR MERIT CROSS AWARD DOCUMENT Typed D.S., 1p. 4to., April 3, 1944, Cholm, an award document for the War Merit Cross, Second Class, with Swords. This award was granted to Chief Constable Heinrich Pechstein for brave acts during an operation west of Malkow, Poland on Feb. 13, 1944. The document is signed at the conclusion by an unidentified lieutenant of the Schutzpolizei, countersigned by a captain. File holes to the left and minor creasing at the top margin. Overall, very good.
Lot: 166 - WORLD WAR II ROYAL AIR FORCE PILOT’S LOGBOOK (COPY)
WORLD WAR II ROYAL AIR FORCE PILOT'S LOGBOOK (COPY) Photocopy of an R.A.F. Pilot's logbook maintained by Flight Officer A. Bodt[?], lacking any unit information. The approx. 98pp. measure 17 x 12 in., and bear eighteen columns for: aircraft type and number, pilot and second pilot or passenger, duty/remarks, instrument/cloud, and information for single and multi-engine aircrafts. The logbook covers the period from 1939-1956 with details on every one of the many dozens of training and combat flights described. The book shows missions and training with a variety of aircraft, including: Hurricanes, Spitfires, Tutors, and Masters. In 1939 the pilot and his crew mostly underwent extensive training including night flights, instrument training, etc. The training led up to their missions at Duxford and Dunkirk, where they participated in the evacuation of more than 338,000 Allied soldiers known as Operation Dynamo, shooting down ME109s, ME110s, and ME111s. Later that year a ‘Campbell' whose name had been mentioned earlier in the book was killed in action attacking a Dornier Do 17. The log traces the unidentified squadron's advance across France along with the destruction of thirty EAs in 1944. The entries continue long after the war, until 1956, though, with less detail. A great reference worthy of further research.
Lot: 167 - WORLD WAR II TANK DESTROYER GROUP MAPS
WORLD WAR II TANK DESTROYER GROUP MAPS A vintage map outlining the trajectory of the 5th Tank Destroyer Group commencing from England, May 7, 1944 to May 9, 1945, commanded by Colonel Leslie Jacoby. Reproduced by the U.S. Army of Engineers, no date. Wear to edges, otherwise good. WITH: a similar map showing the movement of the 692nd Tank Destroyer group through Holland, Germany and Austria, Sept 1944 to August 1945, 22 x 17 in., with information printed on the sides and a roster on verso. Winkled, good. Two pieces
Lot: 168 - 'CAPTURED JULIUS STREICHER' PHOTOGRAPH
'CAPTURED JULIUS STREICHER' PHOTOGRAPH A great press photograph, 7.25 x 9.5 in., b/w, depicting the infamous Julius Streicher standing with an American soldier after he was captured near Berchtesgaden at the war's end. Two tags are affixed to the verso explaining the photo's context, one written in English, the other in French. Fine condition.
Lot: 169 - (GEORGE S. PATTON)
(GEORGE S. PATTON) Original 4.5 x 3 in. b/w photograph of Gen. George S. Patton standing beside Gen. Wade H. Haislip, with note on verso that the photo was from the 'G.I. Olympics'. Sold with an unrelated piece, a fold-out brochure for the 'Hotel Berchtesgadener Hof', annotated within by a GI.
Lot: 170 - 1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS PHOTOBOOK
1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS PHOTOBOOK Publication ‘Olympischer Sport' (Hamburg: Broschek & Co.), no year. 12pp. oblong 8vo., paperbound. Each page of this booklet contains a printed sheet bearing a gravure images depicting the 1936 Berlin Olympics and its competitors. Sports include: running, swimming, weight lifting, horseback riding, ice skating, hockey, fencing, boxing, wrestling, skiing, boating, football, pole vaulting, etc. Under the photos is printed text giving a brief description. The front and back covers have fully separated, a bit soiled throughout. Very good.
Lot: 171 - BENITO MUSSOLINI EXECUTION PHOTO
BENITO MUSSOLINI EXECUTION PHOTO A grim image, possibly a reprint, taken during Mussolini's execution by hanging, 4 x 4.75 in. b/w, very good.
Lot: 172 - GERMAN SOLDIER WITH GLASSES
GERMAN SOLDIER WITH GLASSES A vintage war date photo featuring an enlisted German soldier, 3.5 x 5 in., b/w, chest up pose in uniform. Fine condition.
Lot: 173 - OKINAWA FLEET PHOTOGRAPH
OKINAWA FLEET PHOTOGRAPH Authentic 7.25 x 7.5 in. b/w original photograph, taken from a U.S. attack aircraft at Okinawa on L Day, April 1, 1945. The photo depicts an aerial view of warships and planes overhead. The bottom margin reads ‘VD-5 SORTIE 83 – L DAY – OKINAWA 1 APRIL 1945 – OBLIQUES REST. ROLL NO. 0493'. In fine condition. Contained within a ‘PSA' slipcase.
Lot: 174 - ORIGINAL PHOTO OF NAZI FUNERAL
ORIGINAL PHOTO OF NAZI FUNERAL An original photograph, 6 x 4 in. b/w, showing the funeral of an unknown Nazi official. The casket has been adorned with a large flag bearing a swastika and several flowers and banners suspended from the handles. Present are numerous NSDAP members, some of which are serving as flag bearers. The photo is notably creased, mainly at the bottom right corner.
Lot: 175 - PHOTOGRAPH OF FRITZ SAUCKEL, CAPTURED FROM HIS RESIDENCE
Great war-date press photograph owned by General Plenipotentiary for Labour Deployment Fritz Sauckel, 7 x 5 in. glossy b/w, showing him speaking at a lectern, taken from his residence near Berchtesgaden. An additional paper label sold with the lot indicates that it was taken by 'four CIC agents from the 307th C.I.C. detachment'. Clearly worn with numerous creases and loss to lower-left corner, as expected given its presumed origin. This photograph was taken from a larger grouping of Sauckel's material consigned with us from a long-time collector.
Lot: 176 - TANNENBERG MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPH
TANNENBERG MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPH A fine two-part photograph, 7 x 10.25 in. b/w pasted to a 7.25 x 10.75 in. board, shows the grave of Paul von Hindenburg at the Tannenberg Memorial with a large memorial wreath with a funeral sash bearing Hitler's name. One fold, otherwise fine.
Lot: 177 - WORLD WAR II ALLIED PRESS PHOTO
WORLD WAR II ALLIED PRESS PHOTO Very nice press photo, 9 x 7.5 in. b/w, depicting Allied leaders Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill aboard Roosevelt's flagship, the U.S.S. Augusta along with Chief of Staff George C. Marshall and other officials. The photo bears a crease at the bottom left corner, else very good. Matted and framed, 16 x 15 in. overall.
Lot: 178 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN SOLDIERS PHOTOS (45+)
WORLD WAR II GERMAN SOLDIERS PHOTOS (45+) A collection of over 45 original photographs in small format for most part, depicting German soldiers in various scenarios and poses. Overall very good.
Lot: 179 - WORLD WAR II GI PHOTO
WORLD WAR II GI PHOTO Original World War II photo, 5 x 5.75 in. b/w, a fine image depicting two American GIs posing in a German sidecar with a partly demolished building behind them. One of the men in the photo writes at the bottom left ‘Arden Town' and on the verso: ‘Us in a B.M.W. motorcycle w/sidecar What a ride'. Lightly creased at the corners and a bit discolored at the bottom right, else very good.
Lot: 180 - WORLD WAR II U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE PHOTOGRAPHS (13)
WORLD WAR II U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE PHOTOGRAPHS (13) Lot of thirteen official U.S. Army Air Force photographs from World War II, all approx. 8 x 10 in. Images show: Air Force technicians in class; parachute training; closeups of equipment; parade; gun range; the fueling of a plane; a Major Payne and his crew posing in front of aircraft; a plane nearly fully encased in ice; a tank; and ‘plotters' laying the groundwork for the Louisiana maneuvers. The verso of many of the photos bear handwritten notes describing the images. They are all slightly curled up on the sides, else very good.
Lot: 181 - ‘JUD SUSS’ FILM PROGRAM
A rare, printed program from the notorious propaganda film 'Jew Suss' commissioned by Joseph Goebbels and completed in 1940. The movie played on basic Nazi stereotypes of Jews having hooked noses and being materialistic, immoral, cunning, untrustworthy, and physically unattractive. The main character, a Jew, unsuccessfully pursues and then rapes a non-Jewish woman, who then commits suicide. He is executed, and all Jews are expelled from the state. The film was a huge success in Germany, having over 20 million views. The program is 8pp. 11.5 X 8.75 in., Berlin, 1940, released as an issue of the magazine 'Illustrierter Film-Kurier', lists cast members and gives a synopsis of the film, with several scenes depicted within including the title character pursuing his 'prey'. Loose pages, light chipping, else very good.
Lot: 182 - 1941 LITZMANNSTADT GHETTO PURCHASE ORDER
1941 LITZMANNSTADT GHETTO PURCHASE ORDER Partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Litzmannstadt, Mar. 24, 1941, an official purchase order for a quantity of ‘dinner potatoes' to be delivered immediately. File holes at left, toning to margins, otherwise very good.
Lot: 183 - FOOD RATIONS FROM THE TSCHENSTOCHAU GHETTO
FOOD RATIONS FROM THE TSCHENSTOCHAU GHETTO A food ration card from the Tschenstochau Ghetto, February 1942, issued to Wigdor Kaminiski, with coupons each bearing a Star of David. Lightly soiled and torn, as expected, overall very good. The camp was set up for the persecution and exploitation of local Jews in the city of Czestochowa during the German occupation of Poland. It held up to 50,000 at its peak, and most ghetto inmates were eventually sent to the Treblinka extermination camp.
Lot: 184 - HOLOCAUST PHOTO POSTCARDS (4)
HOLOCAUST PHOTO POSTCARDS (4) Collection of four photo postcards depicting chilling images of the Holocaust. Images show: the crematorium, furnaces, shoes of the victims, and corpses. Each card released by the Polish Museum in Oswiecimiu. Fine condition.
Lot: 185 - ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE WARSAW GHETTO
ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE WARSAW GHETTO A group of three illustrated postcards from the Warsaw ghetto, 4 x 6 in., showing images of life there including German soldiers stopping a man at a checkpoint, a door with a Star of David, and crowds overseen by soldiers. Very good.
Lot: 186 - 'WORKERS' BADGES (6)
'WORKERS' BADGES (6) A fine collection of various workers badges from Nazi Germany and Republic of China. Some of the highlights include a pickaxe pin made for the Winterhilfewerke organization and a Chinese pin featuring a hammer and axe with shaking hands beneath, surrounded by a chain. Very good.
Lot: 187 - ‘DEUTSCHE JAGERSCHAFT’ CERTIFICATE AND PIN
Blank certificate of origin from the ‘Deutsche Jagerschaft' (‘German Hunting Association'), 1p. 16mo., [n.p., n.d.]. This certificate was used by members of the organization after a successful hunt to describe the species of the animal caught, weight, location, etc. Affixed to the card is a metal pin embossed with the organization's logo. The Deutsche Jagerschaft was the official hunting society of Nazi Germany, led by Hermann Goring. Membership was mandatory for all persons with a hunting license.
Lot: 188 - ARMY AIR FORCE SHOULDER PATCHES
ARMY AIR FORCE SHOULDER PATCHES Two pairs of shoulder patches in very good to fine condition. One pair is vintage with raised bullion embroidery.
Lot: 189 - DUG IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS
DUG IRON CROSS, SECOND CLASS An Iron Cross, Second Class in ‘dug' condition, bearing thick layers or earth or sand which has oxidized when encountering the iron of the piece.
Lot: 190 - GENERAL CAMPAIGN MEDALS (4)
GENERAL CAMPAIGN MEDALS (4) A fine collection of four general campaign medals given during the Third Reich. Includes: a West Wall medal, 1.25 x 1.75 in. featuring the national eagle holding a wreath wrapped swastika above a crossed sword and shovel which is all above a fortification surrounded by a laurel wreath on the obverse with the reverse including the inscription ‘FUR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS' held up by a gold and white ribbon, a Hindenburg Cross, 1.5 in. square, with the years ‘1914-1918' surrounded by a laurel wreath on a Maltese cross with two crossed swords on the obverse with the makers mark ‘L. NBG' for Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, on the reverse supported by a ribbon with the national colors, a War Merit medal, 1.25 in. dia. featuring a Maltese cross on the obverse and the inscription ‘Fur Kriegsverdienst 1939' on the reverse, unmarked, and a Sudetenland Medal, 1.25 in. dia., featuring a pair of gentlemen climbing a tower with the party flag above the national eagle on the obverse with the inscription ‘EIN REICH EIN FUHRER EIN VOLK 1 OKTOBER 1938' on the reverse with a ribbon device featuring the skyline of Prague on a black and red ribbon. Very good.
Lot: 191 - GERMAN CAP COCKADES (5)
GERMAN CAP COCKADES (5) A fine collection of various German cap cockades from World Wars I & II, includes two officer's army cockades, .75 in. dia. each, two national colors cockades, .75 in. dia. each, and a party cockade featuring a swastika in the center, .75 in. dia. Very good.
Lot: 192 - GERMAN LIFE SAVING ORGANIZATION SHIRT EMBLEM
Shirt emblem, 4 x 2.5 in., with the insignia of the DLRG or ‘Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft' (‘German Life Saving Organization'). The patch shows an eagle overlooking a body of water beside the initials ‘DLRG'. Light fraying, else very good. Accompanied by a 2 x 2.75 in. b/w photo of an unidentified man, possibly the owner of the patch and an original mailing envelope addressed to the German Labor Front office of the Luftwaffe.
Lot: 193 - GERMAN PITH HELMET SHIELDS (2)
GERMAN PITH HELMET SHIELDS (2) A fine pair of shields from German pith helmets, includes a shield measuring 1.5 x 1.75 in. featuring the national eagle clutching a swastika in its talons on a black field with the makers mark ‘JR&S' on the reverse, and a 1.5 x 1.75 in. shield with the national colors. Each of these have three prongs. Fine.
Lot: 194 - GERMAN POLICE DAY TINNIES (4)
GERMAN POLICE DAY TINNIES (4) A fine collection of four identical German Police Day tinnies from 1942, measuring 1.25 x 1 in. with the national eagle clutching a laurel wreath-wrapped swastika over a banner with the year 1942, all surrounded by a larger laurel wreath.
Lot: 195 - GERMAN SS TURKISH VOLUNTEER UNIT PATCH
GERMAN SS TURKISH VOLUNTEER UNIT PATCH Cloth patch, 2.75 in. square for the German World War II Turkish Foreign Volunteer Unit, ‘Bergkaukasien'. Appears to have been unissued, very good.
Lot: 196 - GERMAN VOLUNTEER INSIGNIA (2)
GERMAN VOLUNTEER INSIGNIA (2) A pair of items relating to German volunteer organizations. Includes: an armband with the caption ‘GERMAN VOLKSTURM WEHRMACHT' and two flanking national eagles holding a laurel wreath wrapped swastika, and a patch for the DAF typically worn on shorts. Fine.
Lot: 197 - HEER VISOR CAP LEAF WREATH
HEER VISOR CAP LEAF WREATH Heer visor cap wreath composed of stamped zinc, with unissued cockade. Wreath bears light wear, overall very good.
Lot: 198 - JAPANESE INTER-WAR VETERAN'S MEDALS
Lot of three Japanese inter-war veterans medals, 1 x 2 in. with pin backs, each bearing a single star over an anchor and crossed swords. One pin with a red and white cloth cockade is in its original box. Very good.
Lot: 199 - KRIEGSMARINE MACHINE ENGINEER BADGES
KRIEGSMARINE MACHINE ENGINEER BADGES Pair of Kriegsmarine badges, 0.75 in., depicting yellow embroidered ship's wheels on a navy blue backing. These were qualification badges for a machine engineer of the Kriegsmarine. Two pieces, very good.
Lot: 200 - LUFTWAFFE FLAK ARTILLERY SLEEVE PATCH
LUFTWAFFE FLAK ARTILLERY SLEEVE PATCH Fine example of a Luftwaffe flak artillery sleeve patch, 4 x 2.25 in., silver gray cotton embroidery on gray wool backing. The patch depicts a large elevated 88mm flak gun flanked by stylized wings, with an oakleaf wreath at the top and a swastika at the bottom center. Mint condition.
Lot: 201 - LUFTWAFFE OFFICER BRONZE BREAST EAGLE BADGE
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER BRONZE BREAST EAGLE BADGE A Luftwaffe breast eagle pin with unusual bronze over aluminum construction, unmarked. There is no makers mark. Very good condition.
Lot: 202 - LUFTWAFFE SPORT SHIRT EMBLEM
LUFTWAFFE SPORT SHIRT EMBLEM BeVo embroidered Luftwaffe sports shirt emblem on a rayon backing, 10 x 5.5 in., showing a Luftwaffe eagle above a mobile swastika. Unissued, stained pink throughout.
Lot: 203 - MOTHER’S CROSS AND NS FRAUENSCHAFT PINS
MOTHER'S CROSS AND NS FRAUENSCHAFT PINS A German Mother's Cross in Bronze and enamel, lacking ribbon. These medals were awarded to German mothers who exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood, and who conceived and raised at least four or more children in the role of a parent. WITH: an enamel NS Frauenschaft (‘National Socialist Women's League') pin, marked ‘RZ/M M1/102'. Tarnished, else very good. Two pieces.
Lot: 204 - NSDAP ARMBAND
NSDAP ARMBAND A mint condition wool NSDAP armband measuring 19 x 4.5 in. with a sewn-on swastika patch and the original RZM patch within.
Lot: 205 - NSKOV HAT BADGE
NSKOV HAT BADGE A small 2 x 1.75 in. hat badge with the emblem of the ‘Nationalsozialistiche Kriegsopferversorgung' (‘National Socialist War Victim's Care'), or NSKOV in front of the national eagle and above the text ‘NSKOV'. Two pins on the reverse are missing, and the red around the swastika is nearly gone, otherwise good. The NSKOV was a social welfare organization for seriously wounded veterans of World War I, and was banned after the collapse of the Third Reich.
Lot: 206 - POLISH WAR II AXIS RADIO OPERATOR BADGE
POLISH WAR II AXIS RADIO OPERATOR BADGE A Polish badge, Axis awarded, measuring 2.75 in. long, tombac construction with gilt ‘electricity' and wreath, no maker's mark. Screwback closure, oxidized, very good.
Lot: 207 - S.A. SPORTS BADGE ROUNDEL
S.A. SPORTS BADGE ROUNDEL A fine S.A. sports badge, 12mm. dia. featuring a sword atop a swastika with a laurel wreath, all in gold on a white background. This roundel would have been part of a Sports Leader's armband. Finer, Includes an unrelated 5.5 x 3.5 in. b/w postcard of several S.A. members and an SS officer sitting on the side of a road. Fine.
Lot: 208 - U.S. FLIGHT WINGS AND RANK INSIGNIA (4)
U.S. FLIGHT WINGS AND RANK INSIGNIA (4) A good set of insignia, including a pair of American flight wings with a pair of American major's collar insignia. The pilot wings are unmarked with pin latch attachment on the rear. Bombardier wings are hallmarked on the rear with ‘LGB…STERLING', with pin-catch attachment device. The major's collar insignia, are maker-marked on the reverse with ‘BM' with, pin latch attachment, the other is marked ‘J.R. GAUNT LONDON', with a pin-catch attachment. Wings are both 3 x 1 in., sterling silver, the rank insignia are both 1 x 1 in. and made of brass. Very good.
Lot: 209 - WEHRMACHT SOLDIER PINS (5)
WEHRMACHT SOLDIER PINS (5) A fine collection of five pins and medallions made to remember the enlisted soldiers of the Wehrmacht. Includes: a 2 in. dia. 14th Panzer Division commemorative medallion, a 1.75 in. dia. Wehrmacht Day medallion, and three commemorative Wehrmacht pins, all 1 x 1.25 in. Fine.
Lot: 210 - WINTERHILSWERK TOKENS (25)
WINTERHILSWERK TOKENS (25) Lot of 25 mixed Winterhilfswerk 'giveaways', some lacking pins, condition varies.
Lot: 211 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN MEDALS (2)
WORLD WAR II GERMAN MEDALS (2) Two World War II German medals, includes: War Merit Cross with Swords and ribbon, Second Class; and a hollow back Wound Badge in Black with heavy wear to the finish. Two pieces.
Lot: 212 - WORLD WAR II U.S. NAVAL AVIATOR WINGS
WORLD WAR II U.S. NAVAL AVIATOR WINGS An original gold-fill aviator's wings, 2 in. in length and maker marked ‘HH' on verso for Hilborn Hamburger. Also marked ‘Ster +1/2019kt'. Very good.
Lot: 213 - AMERICAN WORLD WAR II POUCHES (2)
AMERICAN WORLD WAR II POUCHES (2) A fine pair of American military pouches. Includes: a large green pouch for three rifle grenades made by the Kaypey Manufacturing Company in 1945, and a 1911 magazine pouch made in 1943 with the maker's mark for Ruhon. Fine.
Lot: 214 - GERMAN K98 BAYONET
GERMAN K98 BAYONET German K98 bayonet, 10 in. blade, 15.25 in. overall, made in 1943 with the original bluing and the marks ‘43cqh' and ‘2768a' on the ricasso. Includes the original scabbard and frog. Fine.
Lot: 215 - GERMAN K98 BAYONETS (2)
GERMAN K98 BAYONETS (2) A fine pair of German K98 bayonets, each with 10 in. blades, 14.5 overall. Includes: a bayonet with the mark ‘41clc' and original bluing, and a bayonet with a broken frog and scabbard which has the mark ‘515b' but the blade with a mark which has worn but ‘54a' is still visible. Very good.
Lot: 216 - JAPANESE BAYONET
JAPANESE BAYONET Japanese Type 30 bayonet, identical in all aspects to the usually-seen example save for a leather scabbard with squared-off bottom, possibly a handmade creation after the loss of the original steel scabbard. Bears appropriate Japanese hallmark of the Konkura Arsenal, chipping and wear to blade, significant wear, no bluing. Scabbard is well-worn.
Lot: 217 - JAPANESE BAYONETS (2)
JAPANESE BAYONETS (2) Two unmarked bayonets, one lacking scabbard. Blades exhibit significant wear, running lines and pitting. One bayonet also exhibits an overzealous application of shellac to the grip, resulting in an uneven surface. Overall fair condition, two pieces.
Lot: 218 - JAPANESE BAYONETS (2)
JAPANESE BAYONETS (2) Japanese bayonets, 15.75 in. blade, 20 in. overall, with wood handle, straight guard, and maker's mark for Kokura Arsenal . WITH: a second Japanese bayonet, unmarked. Both blades exhibit running marks and worn scabbards, still good.
Lot: 219 - JAPANESE BAYONETS (2)
JAPANESE BAYONETS (2) A fine pair of Japanese bayonets, each with 15.5 in. blades and 20 in. overall. Includes: a bayonet with a hooked quillon with four interlocked circles for the Kokura Arsenal and serial number ‘20694', and a training bayonet with a straight quillon and original bluing with the maker's mark for the Koishikawa Arsenal and the serial number ‘84849'. Both fine with the original scabbards.
Lot: 220 - JAPANESE BAYONETS (2)
JAPANESE BAYONETS (2) A fine pair of Japanese bayonets, each with 15.5 in. blades and 20 in. long overall. Includes: a bayonet with the maker's mark from Toyota Automatic Loom Works and serial number '85 477' on the pommel, with scratches on the blade, and a bayonet with scabbard, the maker's mark for an unknown company under Nagoya supervision and a barely visible serial number on the pommel. Very good.
Lot: 221 - JAPANESE TYPE 97 HAND GRENADE
JAPANESE TYPE 97 HAND GRENADE Standard-issue Japanese Type 97 hand grenade, 4 in. tall and with a 2.5 in. dia., used by the Imperial Japanese Army and the Special Naval Landing Forces. The grenade features a cylindrical body with grooved segments, which rupture into many fragments of shrapnel upon detonation, with a brass striker tube and safety pin at top. The grenade was detonated by screwing down the firing pin, pulling the safety pin, and then striking the cap against a rock, helmet, or other hard surface. The grenade has been rendered inert, lacking the striker tube and safety pin. Shows overall oxidation, else very good.
Lot: 222 - MK2 KA-BAR NAVY FIGHTING KNIFE
MK2 KA-BAR NAVY FIGHTING KNIFE A U.S.N. MK2 KA-BAR fighting knife, 7 in. blade 12 in. overall, with the original bluing and the makers mark on the crossguard by ‘CAMILLUS N.Y.', with the original scabbard. Fine.
Lot: 223 - U.S. M1 GARAND BAYONET
U.S. M1 GARAND BAYONET A U.S.N. bayonet, 10 in. blade 14.5 in. overall, with the maker's mark ‘U.C.' for Utica Cutlery. It also comes with the original scabbard. Lacks the original bluing, otherwise very good.
Lot: 224 - US M3 TRENCH KNIFE
US M3 TRENCH KNIFE A fine U.S. M3 fighting knife, 6.75 in. blade, 11.5 in. overall, with ‘Imperial' maker's mark and some engravings by the original owner on the scabbard, with the front bearing ‘42069291 FORMIEHELLI' and the back bearing the initials ‘L.E.' It also has the original leather straps.
Lot: 225 - WORLD WAR I MAUSER K-98 SAWBACK BAYONET
WORLD WAR I MAUSER K-98 SAWBACK BAYONET Scarce World War I German K-98 sawback bayonet, 9.75 in. blade, 15 in. long overall. Ricasso of the blade stamped: ‘GEER HELLER MARIANTHAL'. In regrettably poor state, with wood portions of grip missing, while blade exhibits wear. Steel scabbard surface completely oxidized. In need of restoration, and offered as is.
Lot: 226 - FALLSCHIRMJAGER HELMET (REPRODUCTION)
Reproduction German paratrooper's helmet of unidentified make and origin with leather liner and chinstrap, approx. 10.25 in. long x 8.75 in. wide x 5.25 in. tall. Unmarked. Fine.
Lot: 227 - LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET
LUFTSCHUTZ HELMET Luftschutz helmet painted in black. Front decal is silver with swastika, wing and the word: 'LUFTSCHUTZ'. Leather headband present but lacking fingers and chinstrap. Decal is 25% present, and helmet shows evidence of heavy use with rusting throughout and several dents. Also bears a hole at back, the cause of which is not identified by us.
Lot: 228 - U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP
U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP A World War II era U.S. Army enlisted man's visor cap, constructed of khaki fabric, a brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two gilded brass buttons on either side, and a golden American seal affixed at the center. The crown is protected by a foul weather cover. Complete with a fully intact brown leather sweatband and a rectangular sweat shield at the center. The shield bears the maker's mark for Leecraft. The lightest bit of spotting to the crown and some light oxidation to the brass pieces, else very good.
Lot: 229 - U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP
U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP A World War II era U.S. Army enlisted man's visor cap, constructed of OD green wool, a brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two gilded brass buttons on either side, and a golden American seal affixed at the center. Fully intact brown leather sweatband, unmarked. At the center of the lining are the remnants of stitching indicating this cap once bore a maker's tag which has now come loose. Oxidation to the gilded brass pieces, light wear to the edges of the chinstrap and some minimal creasing to the visor, else very good.
Lot: 230 - U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP
U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR CAP A World War II era U.S. Army enlisted man's visor cap, constructed of khaki fabric, a brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two gilded brass buttons on either side, and a golden American seal affixed at the center. The crown is protected by a foul weather cover. The fully intact brown leather sweatband bears the letters 'ETL', and underneath the band is a tag indicating the size as '7 1/4'. At the center is a rectangular sweat shield which displays the maker's tag for SOciety Brand Headwear of St. Louis, Missouri. The brass buttons and seal show some patina, else very good.
Lot: 231 - U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR/CRUSHER CAP
U.S. ARMY ENLISTED MAN'S VISOR/CRUSHER CAP A World War II era U.S. Army enlisted man's visor cap, constructed of OD green wool, a brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two gilded brass buttons on either side, and a golden American seal affixed at the center. This visor cap can easily be transformed into a crusher cap thanks to the accessible metal band at the top of the interior, unlike this example these are commonly seen sewn in. Depending on the situation the enlisted man could have kept the band in for formal occasions or removed it for comfortability. The interior is also comprised of a brown leather sweatband, abearing a tag which marks the size as '7 3/8'. The liner is marked by the maker 'Enlsited Man Military Caps'. A bit of oxidation to the seal, else very good condition.
Lot: 232 - U.S. ARMY OFFICER'S VISOR CAP
U.S. ARMY OFFICER'S VISOR CAP A World War II era Officer's visor crusher style cap, constructed of OD green wool, a slightly upturned brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two gilded brass buttons on either side, and a small but bright golden American seal affixed at the center. Fully intact and perforated brown leather sweatband. The band bears a tag indicating the size as '6 7/8'. At the center is a celluloid sweat shield, the tag beneath reading 'Dallas Uniform Cap & Emblem Mfg. Co. 100% wool'. In fine condition.
Lot: 233 - SS SHIRT COLLAR
SS SHIRT COLLAR Removable collar from an Algemeine-SS brown shirt typically worn under a tunic, 18.5 in. long with three buttonholes, faintly marked with what appears to read: '80 13'. Very good.
Lot: 234 - 48-STAR AMERICAN FLAG
48-STAR AMERICAN FLAG A large 48-star American flag, high-quality cotton construction 37 x 72 in., two-sided with individually-sewn stripes and stars, left margin sewn with metal grommets and stamped ‘Bull Dog Bunting'. This flag was used by the United States from 1912-1959, the period between the admission to the Union of Arizona and Alaska. In unused, very fine condition.
Lot: 235 - JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG
JAPANESE NATIONAL FLAG A small 18 x 25 in. Japanese national flag made of rayon. It is stained and has some holes, otherwise very good.
Lot: 236 - 'GUINEA GOLD' NEWSPAPER
'GUINEA GOLD' NEWSPAPER Period copy of the Australian and American servicemen's newspaper 'Guinea Gold', American edition, 4pp. sm. folio, 'In the Field', Apr. 10, 1944, with news including the arrival of the Red Army at the Czech border, repulse of a German attack at Anzio, the Japanese capture of Kohima, etc. Toned a bit with some chips at margins, else very good. During World War II, Australian soldiers who had been newspapermen before enlisting in the military began the 'Guinea Gold', a daily newspaper for soldiers in the South Pacific. Until the War ended it was printed in two editions, one for the 'Diggers', or Australian troops, and one for the 'Yanks'.
Lot: 237 - 'IMPERIAL GERMAN FLIGHT BADGES'
'IMPERIAL GERMAN FLIGHT BADGES' A great reference book, ‘Imperial German Flight Badges, Volume II – The German Navy & Central Powers Air Services' by Commander Robert S. Pandis (self-published, 2012), 240pp. hardbound folio. Fine.
Lot: 238 - 'KRAFT DURCH FREUDE' INVITATION
'KRAFT DURCH FREUDE' INVITATION Two-part invitation issued to one 'Johann Hohlen' to participate in a 1935 vacation cruise sponsored by Dr. Robert Ley's 'Strenth Through Joy' D.A.F. program. Each document is 2pp. 8vo., the reverse alternately showing a schooner and a lighthouse. Very good.
Lot: 239 - 'LAIKMETS' GERMAN MAGAZINE
An original issue of 'Laikmets' which was a Latvian journal that under German occupation pushed a pro-German agenda rather than its usual content, 10pp. 9 in. x 12 in., published in occupied Riga, August 1943, the cover bearing an illustration of a German soldier throwing a grenade with the title 'The Front is unshakable like a rock. Do your part too!' The rest of the issue consists mostly of articles promoting the German war effort or Nazi backed Lithuanian politicians. Slightly worn and minor toning on some pages, else fine.
Lot: 240 - 'LLOYD FLOTTEN BILDER' GERMAN NAVY CIGARETTE CARD BOOK
Fine cigarette card book titled 'Lloyd Flotten Bilder' (Martin Brinkmann Publishing: Bremen), 1932, 30pp. oblong 4to., containing 96 individual cards, each 2.5 in. x 1.25 in., affixed to the pages commemorating famous ships and admirals of the German Navy throughout its history, captioned with descriptions in German. Slightly worn, else fine condition.
Lot: 241 - 'THE NEW SOLDIERS SONGBOOK'
'THE NEW SOLDIERS SONGBOOK' German military songbook, 'The New Soldiers Songbook', (Mainz: B. Schott's Sohn), 64pp. 4to., ca. 1942, containing such favorites as Bombing of England, Bomber Flyer Song, Comrade, We're Marching, The Watch on the Rhine, etc. Reichs army mail service sticker on cover. Good to very good.
Lot: 242 - (1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS) 'TORCH BEARERS OF SPORTS'
(1936 BERLIN OLYMPICS) 'TORCH BEARERS OF SPORTS' Exceptionally rare book: 'Fackeltrager des Sports' ('Torch Bearers of Sports') (Berlin: Neuland Verlag), 1938. paper boards, 224pp. 8vo., Cover torn along spine about two inches with tape remnant. A collection of photographs, biographical information and inspirational text of mainly German athletes with some additional foreigners, all advocating a smoke and alcohol free lifestyle. Includes the experiences and testimonies of champions and competitors from the 1936 Berlin Olympics as well as Jesse Owens, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, cricketer Jack Hobbs and runner Eric Liddell of Chariots of Fire fame. Issued by Deutschen Frauenbund für alkoholfreie Kultur e.V. Interestingly, the frontis portrait and foreword are by Dr. Leonardo Conti (1900-1945), the Reich Health Leader in Nazi Germany who promoted 'Aktion T-4' - the murder of Germans who were of 'unsound mind'.
Lot: 243 - (GEORGE S. PATTON)
(GEORGE S. PATTON) A war-time copy of a ‘Press News' press release dated Dec. 14, 1943, containing news of the day which includes Patton's historic meeting with FDR and Eisenhower, which revealed Patton's previous-unknown location in Algiers. Other news reports on Italian fascists in Germany meeting with Mussolini; Cordell Hull's announcement of Brazil's involvement to ‘crush Germany'; updates on the draft; the recapture of Niupitan; the 8th Air Force latest bombardment, and more. Very good.
Lot: 244 - (JOHN A. LEJEUNE)
(JOHN A. LEJEUNE) (1867 - 1942) ‘The Greatest of all Leathernecks', 13th United States Marine Corps Commandant, commanded a division during the First World War. A handsome vintage lithograph, 6 x 8 in. (sight), showing Lejeune in uniform in side profile, set into a neat period leather frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.
Lot: 245 - (WINSTON S. CHURCHILL)
(WINSTON S. CHURCHILL) A large war-date flyer, 4pp. 8.75 x 11.25 in., shows Churchill on the cover giving his signature victory sign and welcoming American soldiers into Britain. Interior pages offer the text of his speech of welcome, news recent Allied successes, feel-good homefront news and a cartoon. Folds and expected wear, otherwise very good.
Lot: 246 - ‘AUF DEN STRASSEN DES SIEGES’
‘AUF DEN STRASSEN DES SIEGES' A book by Otto Dietrich titled ‘On the Streets of Victory: Experiences with the Fuhrer in Poland' (Munich: Franz Eher Nacht), 1940, 210pp. 8vo. The book concerns the German invasion of Poland and includes maps of the area which was taken over. Dust jacket is damaged, otherwise fine.
Lot: 247 - ‘FIGHT FOR THE THIRD REICH’
‘FIGHT FOR THE THIRD REICH' A fine cigarette book entitled ‘Fight for the Third Reich' (Berlin: Cigaretten-Bilderdienst), 1933. 92pp. 4to., featuring many photographs showing the glory of the Third Reich along with many photos of Adolf Hitler. Fine.
Lot: 248 - ‘LA SEMAINE HEROIQUE’
‘LA SEMAINE HEROIQUE' A fine book entitled ‘The Heroic Week August 19-25, 1944' (Paris: S.E.P.E.) 1944. 8vo. 70pp., a photobook including images of the liberation of Paris in 1944, mostly images of members the French Resistance fighting the Germans. Cover features light sun damage and scattered spotting, otherwise fine. SOLD WITH a 10 x 10 in. b/w image of Allied forces arriving in Paris with Parisians celebrating in the streets. Fine.
Lot: 249 - ‘LAIKMETS’ GERMAN MAGAZINE
‘LAIKMETS' GERMAN MAGAZINE An original issue of 'Laikmets' which was a Latvian journal that under German occupation pushed a pro-German agenda rather than its usual content, 16pp. 4to., published in occupied Riga, March 1943, the cover bearing a photo of a German soldier receiving the Iron Cross. The rest of the issue consists mostly of articles promoting the German war effort or Nazi backed Lithuanian politicians. The front page is nearly fully separated, otherwise, still very good.
Lot: 250 - ‘OLYMPIA ZEITUNG’ (12)
‘OLYMPIA ZEITUNG' (12) Twelve editions of newspaper 'Olympia Zeitung', the official organ of the 1936 XI Olympic Summer Games in Berlin, Aug. 3-18, 1936, with continuous pagination from 235-623pp. Each issue contains between 16 and 24 pages and is filled with photographs, news on the games, in-depth information on the various athletes competing, their nationality, Olympic records, and results. All issues with a light horizontal fold. Bound in heavy cardboard marbled boards, overall fine condition.
Lot: 251 - ‘SPIRIT OF THE SOVIET UNION’
‘SPIRIT OF THE SOVIET UNION' Wartime publication: ‘Spirit of the Soviet Union' (Great Britain: Love and Malcolmson, Ltd.), 1942. 47pp. 8vo., first edition with dustjacket. This book contains a collection of anti-Nazi cartoons and posters by famous Russian artists which were presented to Joseph Stalin in November 1941 by Lord Beaverbrook, with his foreword. Slight wear to the dustjacket, else very good.
Lot: 252 - ‘VICTOIRE POUR EUROPE’
‘VICTOIRE POUR EUROPE' French pro-German book ‘Victory for Europe: Extracts of Speeches by Chancellor Adolf Hitler, October 3 and December 11, 1941', 30pp. 4to., [no publisher or date]. A propagandistic collection of quotes from Hitler's speech and accompanying photographs with images of abject poverty and ‘Bolshevism' contrasted with orderly German soldiers, motorcades, and other images of ‘civilized' society. Very good condition.
Lot: 253 - ‘WHO’S WHO IN NAZI GERMANY’
‘WHO'S WHO IN NAZI GERMANY' A printed pamphlet titled ‘RESTRICTED' at top, May 31, 1944, comprising 11pp. 8vo. sheets of names and roles of Nazi officials to be listed in the popular publication, with emendations indicated. WITH: a second pamphlet 6pp. 8vo., with the same content. Both stapled at left edge. Light rust stains, otherwise very good.
Lot: 254 - ‘WINGS FOR COMBAT’
World War II American publication: Wings For Combat: The Story of the Army Air Forces Training Command' (New York: The Ullman Company), 1943. 79pp. 4to., paperback. Contained within are 500 photographs showing the men of the U.S.A.F. learning necessary skills both on the ground and in the air. Some creasing and small tears to the covers, else very good.
Lot: 255 - 1936 OLYMPICS POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPHS, COMMEMORATIVES
1936 OLYMPICS POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPHS, COMMEMORATIVES Good lot to include: nine German-printed postcard photographs of Olympic facilities in Berlin, as well as JESSE OWENS setting his world record; a ski jump in Garmisch; two commemorative German postal items; and an 8 x 10 in. German press photo of the competition sailboat 'Wannsee'. Very good.
Lot: 256 - 1936 OLYMPICS TICKET
1936 OLYMPICS TICKET An original ticket to the 1936 Olympics games held in Berlin for an 'Athletic Event' on Aug. 6, 1936 at 10:30am. The reverse of the ticket features an overhead seating view of the Dietrich Eckart Open-Air Theatre. Punch cancel of the letter 'R' at middle, otherwise very good.
Lot: 257 - ADOLF HITLER ELECTION HANDBILL
ADOLF HITLER ELECTION HANDBILL Adolf Hitler election handbill, 1p. 8vo. printed on red paper, reading in part: '...We owe the Fuhrer: Restoring the honor and freedom of our people! The preservation of peace in the world! The construction work of the last 3 years! The Fuhrer works day and night - for us! We want to make him happy on March 29th and a sole commitment to Adolf Hitler...Reichstag for Freedom and Peace Constituency Oberbayern-Schwaben National Socialist German Workers' Party Adolf Hitler Frick Goering Hess Goebbels...' Margins a bit ragged, else very good.
Lot: 258 - ADOLF HITLER PORTRAIT
A portrait of German dictator Adolf Hitler, 10 x 13.5 in. b/w, a printed sketch of Hitler's profile bearing the artist's name and the year '1938.' Framed. Lightly stained else fine.
Lot: 259 - ADOLF HITLER PROMOTIONAL BOOKLETS (3)
ADOLF HITLER PROMOTIONAL BOOKLETS (3) Interesting lot of Hitler ephemera, three photo booklets, each 1.25 x 3 in. and 36pp., bearing the titles: ‘The Fuhrer and the Youth', ‘The Fuhrer and the Movement', and ‘The Fuhrer and the Worker'. These promotional booklets use Heinrich Hoffman photos to paint Hitler in a positive light. Three pieces, each marked on the back cover by the Winter Relief Organization of the German People, indicating these pieces were sold for a fundraiser. Very good to fine condition.
Lot: 260 - ADVERTISING POSTER FOR ‘MEIN KAMPF’
ADVERTISING POSTER FOR ‘MEIN KAMPF' Poster promoting the sale of Adolf Hitler's manifesto 'Mein Kampf' by its publishers, 12 x 18.5 in., Munich, ca. 1927. Depicts Hitler in his brownshirt uniform at the left and proclaiming: 'ADOLF HITLER MEIN KAMPF The basic work of National Socialism...Understand Hitler from his book...', offering it for 2.85 Reichsmark. Titles of various chapters from the two parts of Mein Kamp are listed, including 'The Red Terror' and 'The Jewish Question'. Fine. Matted and framed, 18.5 x 24 in. overall.
Lot: 261 - ALLIED ‘SAFE CONDUCT’ PASS
ALLIED ‘SAFE CONDUCT' PASS Printed leaflet in English and German, 2pp. 8vo., a 'Passerschein', or 'Safe Conduct' pass, to be used by German soldiers who wish to surrender to Allied forces. The recto gives instructions in both languages: 'The German soldier who carries this safe conduct is using it as a sign of his genuine wish to give himself up. He is to be disarmed, to be well looked after, to receive food and medical attention as required, and to be removed from the danger zone as soon as possible.' The verso, printed in German, tells of the positive condition in American POW camps, translated in part: 'In America or Canada, prisoners of war receive 80 cents a day for their work inside or outside the camp. Half of it will be deposited in a bank for the time after the war, the other half will be paid out ...to buy goods such as cigarettes, sweets, soft drinks...'. Creasing and a few minor tears at the edges, else very good.
Lot: 262 - ALLIES WAR PROBLEM PUZZLE
ALLIES WAR PROBLEM PUZZLE An original World War II gag game, including a small box with address panel, reading: ‘Victory If you solve this portion of the Allies' Major War Problem…A Patriotic, Interesting Puzzle…Join all Nations Together to Form a Perfect Square…'. Within it would have held the individual ‘nations' for the recipient to piece together; indeed, this has been accomplished and the pieces are perfectly in place and sealed in plastic! Very good condition.
Lot: 263 - AMERICAN WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA FLYERS (3)
AMERICAN WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA FLYERS (3) Three pieces: two identical flyers, 7.5 x 9 in., showing an RCA worker with the firm's lightning bolt logo in hand and a message on the perforated section at bottom reading: ‘QUIET PLEASE War Worker Sleeping'. One exhibits wear. WITH: a 7.25 x 4 in. flyer representing a $100.00 bill and addressed to ‘Mr. and Mrs. New Jersey', reading: ‘General Eisenhower Says: Buy a Bond and Save an American Life'. Wear to edges, otherwise very good.
Lot: 264 - ANTI-AXIS AMERICAN PROPAGANDA
ANTI-AXIS AMERICAN PROPAGANDA A threatening 4.25 x 5.25 in. pamphlet entitled ‘WAR DEPARTMENT PAMPHLET NO.21-31' featuring Hitler and Mussolini with red x's drawn over them with Tojo looking on with the caption ‘Two down and One to go…' Lightly toned, otherwise fine. Includes the distribution information for the pamphlet.
Lot: 265 - ANTI-JAPANESE ORIGINAL ART
ANTI-JAPANESE ORIGINAL ART Original anti-Japanese pencil cartoon on a 14 x 6.5 in. sheet of beige paper, depicts a bemedaled American soldier with rifle in hand gesturing towards a wall-mounted caricature of a 'DEAD JAP' and exclaiming: 'YOU SHOULD OF SEEN THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY'. Some creases and a bit rough at the edges, else very good.
Lot: 266 - BERLINER ILLUSTRIETE NACHTAUSGABE
BERLINER ILLUSTRIETE NACHTAUSGABE The first two pages (only) of the May 12, 1943 edition, with the humorous headline: ‘Moscow makes a Polish Jew Commander of the ‘Kosciusko' Division, along with insightful letters to a friend of the Jews'. Expected wear, very good.
Lot: 267 - BMP-2 POSTER
BMP-2 POSTER Poster board, 17 x 22 in., titled ‘BMP-2'. The black and white poster features images of the amphibious infantry fighting vehicle in action as well as silhouettes giving its measurements. The bottom left lists details, including: mission, country of origin, recognition features, armaments, and effective range of the 30mm gun. The publishing line at the bottom right reads: ‘AE GTA 30 – 010 August 1987'. Two small dents at the top left edges, else very good.
Lot: 268 - BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA POSTAGE STAMPS
BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA POSTAGE STAMPS Eighteen stamp album pages of stamps from wartime Bohemia and Moravia, includes the rare Theresienstadt stamp (unperforated), Mar. 13, 1939 commemorative issues, many more. Should be seen.
Lot: 269 - BRITISH NOTICE: ‘IF THE INVADER COMES'
BRITISH NOTICE: ‘IF THE INVADER COMES' A war-date 8 x 11 in. British leaflet instructing civilians on what to do if they are invaded, issued by the Ministry of Information. Titled ‘If the Invader Comes', it sets forth seven rules to follow, including to remain put, disregard rumors and not spread them, keep watch and report any suspicious activity to authorities, make sure the Germans are given nothing like petrol or a map, be prepared to assist the military in any way, workers are to organize a system to follow on the occasion of a sudden attack, and lastly to think of country before self. Light, expected wear, else very good.
Lot: 270 - BRITISH WORLD WAR II BROADSIDE WELCOMING AMERICAN SOLDIER
BRITISH WORLD WAR II BROADSIDE WELCOMING AMERICAN SOLDIER A great broadside 8 x 12 in., shows Churchill giving his characteristic ‘V' sign on the recto, with text reading: ‘To each American soldier who has left home to join the great forces now gathering in this island, I send you a message of greeting and welcome…'. The verso offers news from home such as the Yankees winning the World Series, indictment of Goebbels, and more. Folds and light wear, overall good.
Lot: 271 - CZECH NEWSPAPER ON THE BATTLE OF AACHEN
Czech newspaper 'Narodni Politika' (‘National Policy'), Oct. 22, 1944, 2pp. 13 x 18 in., describing recent events of the war, including the Battle of Aachen which the Allies won but only through severe losses in consequence of the vigorous defense by the German army. Light spotting throughout, with file holes, else very good.
Lot: 272 - DEUTSCHES OPERNHAUS BOOK
DEUTSCHES OPERNHAUS BOOK An approx. 20pp. book from the German Opera House in Berlin for the opera 'Das Rheingold' by noted German composer Richard Wagner. The cover bears a gold NSAP eagle and Olympic rings, and within it is fully illustrated with scenes from the opera. A printed insert includes information for the Aug. 10, 1936 performance. Very good.
Lot: 273 - FRENCH WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS
FRENCH WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS Two partial copies of ‘La Presse', July 3, 1944 edition with the headline ‘Cherbourg Delivered' and announcing more war news such as Russian armies advancing on Minsk, advance continuing on the Italian front, and more. The first paper contains the first page only, while the second contains pages one and two and concluding page and back cover. Quite worn, with marginal chipping and some toning, otherwise good.
Lot: 274 - GERMAN LEAFLET SELLING 'ANCESTRAL PACK'
German leaflet 'The Ancestral Pack', 2pp. 4.5 in. x 7.5 in., detailing the different ancestry tests available for sale. On the bottom of the recto is an order form section that must be sent directly to the publisher, Alfred Metzner Verlag, or to a bookstore. It is also mentioned that Nazi party officials are seeking the use of passports declaring a persons' pedigree. In fine condition.
Lot: 275 - GERMAN LEAFLETS (3)
GERMAN LEAFLETS (3) Lot of three advertising leaflets, including a leaflet advertising an Air Force week to German youth, a leaflet advertising a mass rally of the DAF, and a notification to the Ukrainian people, stating in part: '...after two years of peaceful reconstruction, the war has come closer to you again...interventions are sometimes necessary...do not leave your home without proper identification. None of you want to be considered a spy or bandit!...' Some edge tears, else very good.
Lot: 276 - GERMAN MISCELLANY (5)
GERMAN MISCELLANY (5) Lot of German miscellany, includes: unissued ‘Auslander-Ausweis' (‘Foreigner ID Card'); a 10 pfennig note used by prisoners of war in German camps; original paper sign for ‘Genesenen-zug 303' (‘Convalescent Train 303'); and a cabinet photo of a young German boy, finely dressed and holding a bouquet. Writing on the reverse indicates this was being sent to his aunt and uncle. SOLD WITH an unrelated postcard bearing a large image of a swastika, but used as the original good luck symbol rather it was known for before its appropriation by the Nazi party. Five pieces, conditions vary, overall, very good.
Lot: 277 - GERMAN NEWSPAPER ON THE NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES
GERMAN NEWSPAPER ON THE NIGHT OF THE LONG KNIVES The front page of the newspaper ‘Hannoverscher Anzeiger' (‘Hanoverian Gazette') dated July 2, 1934, with the headline ‘The Fuhrers Deception', concerns the deceptiveness of Ernst Rohm. Lightly toned, otherwise fine.
Lot: 278 - GERMAN SOLDIER'S PASS TO PARIS
GERMAN SOLDIER'S PASS TO PARIS Oversize printed 'Ausweis' issued by 'Kommandant Paris' and signed by an unknown officer, Sep. 26, 1940, issued for display from within a 'LKw' vehicle with the plate number indicated. File holes at top, very good.
Lot: 279 - GERMAN-ISSUED RUSSIAN SAFE CONDUCT PASS
GERMAN-ISSUED RUSSIAN SAFE CONDUCT PASS Very rare German-issue safe conduct pass dropped on Russian troops, 5.75 x 3.5 in., reading in part: 'Fighter, Commander, Political Worker! The Bolsheviks forcibly drove the peasant into collective farms and deprived him of the right to work freely on his land. They shot and sent to the north to the camps a MILLION peasants, now dissatisfied with this robbery. Now the Bolsheviks are forcing you to shed your blood in order to preserve the collective farms in which the peasant works unbearably and, nevertheless, cannot feed himself. Bayonets into the ground! Stop resistance in order to build New Russia, in which every peasant WILL RECEIVE HIS OWN OWN LAND...' Margins heavily toned, margins on verso backed with silk to prevent further chipping. Of course, Russian prisoners of the Germans were starved and shot on a wholesale basis.
Lot: 280 - GERMAN/CZECH CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE
Partly-printed D.S., an official photocopied certificate of residence, 1p. 5.5 in. x 8 in., issued to a civilian on November 6, 1943, stating that they have the right of domicile in the municipality of Wrah. Signed and stamped by an official notary on the verso. Centered horizontal fold, else fine.
Lot: 281 - GRAF ZEPPELIN PROPAGANDA LEAFLET
A small purple propaganda leaflet, 5.75 in. x 4 in. In December of 1938 the Graf Zeppelin was flown to the Sudetenland, which Germany had just seized following the signing of the Munich Pact. The left half of the leaflet bears a quote from Hitler, in full: 'You stayed true to your people for 20 years and I stayed true to my belief in my people for 20 years. So, we find ourselves both in our nation, in our greater kingdom, which no one will break again.' The right half depicts an illustration of the Graf Zeppelin and a short note about the vote for December fourth. Folds throughout, else fine.
Lot: 282 - HITLER ‘X’ TIME MAGAZINE, PONY EDITION
HITLER ‘X' TIME MAGAZINE, PONY EDITION A full ‘pony' edition of the May 7, 1945, issue of TIME magazine, 5.5 x 7.5 in., showing Adolf Hitler on the front cover with a red 'X' crossing his image. The cover story notes, in part: '...One dictator lay dead in a square in Milan, his head on the breast of his dead mistress, his body cursed and spat upon. It mattered little where the other one was, whether quavering in a Bavarian mountain...or raving mad in the tomb in Berlin...or dead...for him, too, the wall had come down.' Hitler had committed suicide one week prior to this publication, on April 30, 1945. Some pages are detached, while cover exhibits a small burn at spine, staining to final page, fair condition overall.
Lot: 283 - HITLER YOUTH BOOKS (3)
HITLER YOUTH BOOKS (3) A fine collection of three books relating to the Hitler Youth. Includes: a ‘Performance Book' for a ‘Herbert Richter', 15pp. 12mo., detailing how he got his SA sports patch, made in February of 1936, ‘The Moon never sets for us' (Gilbhard: Obergebiet West der hitler-jugend) 1934, 174pp. 12mo., a songbook typically given out to the Hitler Youth, and the ‘German Jungvolt Performance Book' (Berlin: Bernard & Graele) [n.y.], a blank logbook for a Hitler Youth for their sporting activities. Fine.
Lot: 284 - NAZI BOOKS (4)
NAZI BOOKS (4) A fine collection of four books relating to Nazi propaganda. Includes: ‘Talks to the German Woman' (Nuremberg: Schadenverhuting Verlagsgesellschaft), 1934. 15pp. 8vo., a series of speeches given at the party rally in Nuremberg; ‘NSKK Motor Vehicle Primer' (Munich: Franz Eher Nachf.), 1944. 63pp. 8vo., educating the public on how to drive a motor vehicle; ‘A Fight for Germany' (Berlin: antikommunistischer dereinigungen), 1933. 30pp. 8vo., promotes the hatred of communism and why the Soviet Union was a threat to Germany; and a funeral pamphlet from 1944. Fine.
Lot: 285 - NAZI OCCUPATION OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA CONSCRIPTION POSTER 1939
NAZI OCCUPATION OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA CONSCRIPTION POSTER 1939 An original poster from the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, 1p. folio (37 x 25 in.), Koniggratz, Aug. 31, 1939, on pink stock in German, titled ‘Inspection' and signed in text by Colonel (and future general) Julius Ringel, Chief Administrator in Koniggratz at the time. In part: ‘…On May 21, 1935, the Fuhrer issued military law. According to this, every German man is obligated to do military service for the Leader and his people. All men born between Sept. 1, 1919 and Dec. 31, 1920, and living in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia are available for screening [for the draft] this year. The screening…will take place on Sept. 7, 1939 at 7 a.m. in the former corps command building in Hradec Kralove…All male Germans...born during the specified period are requested to be washed clean and with cut hair…The necessary paperwork must be submitted: birth certificate…proof of Aryan descent…Passport…evidence of membership in the NSDAP or its divisions… proof of possession of Reichssport, SA, military sports or other badges…driver's license…Any requests for deferral must be made immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator in Koniggratz…'. On March 16, 1939, the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia began in full force and, on August 23, 1939, the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact (Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact) was signed, along with a secret protocol that left Hitler free to attack Poland. This poster was no doubt published in anticipation of that invasion, which began just one day later. Weakened folds, wear to edges, overall very good condition.
Lot: 286 - NAZI PAMPHLET OFFERING NEW PUBLICATIONS FOR TEACHERS
NAZI PAMPHLET OFFERING NEW PUBLICATIONS FOR TEACHERS An original booklet printed by the Julius Beltz Publishing Company in Langensalza, Berlin, and Leipzig, 8pp. 4to., staple-bound at the middle, [n.d.]. Bearing an image of a youthful Hitler on the cover and entitled 'From the Collapse in 1918 to the Awakening of the Nation in 1933', it reads, in very small part: '…The most recent 14 years have been Germany's greatest humiliation, however the tremendous work done by Adolf Hitler and the great freedom movement…Beyond the framework of history lessons, the consideration of the very new era, the awakening of the nation, should also be the focus of teaching as a principle. World War. German distress. German freedom movement…'. Inside are synopses of various books published for students, including a 'History Atlas for German Youth', 'The World War and its End', 'Dark Days from East Prussia's Russian Period', 'The Versailles Treaty', 'Bleeding Borders', and so forth. The Julius Beltz GMbH and Company KG still operates to this day. Very good condition.
Lot: 287 - NAZI SALES TAX BOOKS
Two unused Nazi tax booklets, each 30pp. 8vo., Nuremburg Tax Office, [n.d], unmarked but would have been used to record transactions. A notice on the front cover reads in full: 'The person whose name the tax booklet is made out to has to keep it with him when he carries our his trade and must show it to officials, police, and railway administration on request.' Slight toning. Sold with an original brochure, 15pp. 4to., Berlin, 1936, featuring pictures and descriptions of various youth hostels around the country associated with the 'Deutsch Jugendherbergen', which was an organization founded in 1919 to provide safe housing to youths traveling around the country. Fine condition
Lot: 288 - NORMAN ROCKWELL'S 'FOUR FREEDOMS'
NORMAN ROCKWELL'S 'FOUR FREEDOMS' Colorful print featuring all four of American artist Norman Rockwell's iconic World War II 'Four Freedoms' paintings, 28.5 x 39 in., labeled 'OWI Poster no. 47', produced by the Government Printing Office, 1943, including 'Freedom from Fear', 'Freedom of Worship', 'Freedom from Want', and 'Freedom of Speech.' Folds, 3 in. tears along creases have been repaired on the verso with tape, light edge wear.
Lot: 289 - PRINTED COPIES OF THE FUHRER CONFERENCES, 1940-1945
PRINTED COPIES OF THE FUHRER CONFERENCES, 1940-1945 A set of eight printed staple-bound copies of ‘Fuhrer Conferences on Matters Dealing with the German Navy'. Rusted staples, otherwise very good.
Lot: 290 - PROPAGANDA LEAFLET BEARING SPEECHES FROM ROOSEVELT AND CHURCHILL
Anti-German leaflet, 2pp. 8vo., quoting both the U.S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. They both condemn the Nazis in their speeches and although they do not attack the German people it is made clear it will take time and effort for them to be granted absolution. On the verso is an informative notice, in full 'ONLY IN THE WEST: Rundstedt's desperate offensive smashed! NOW IN THE EAST: East Prussia cut off! The Red Army deep in Silesia! The dysentery of the East paralyzed! Zukov's armies west of Posen! Evacuation of state and party authorities from Berlin in progress!' Mild to heavy foxing with folds at the corners.
Lot: 291 - PROTECTORATE OF BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA BROADSIDES
PROTECTORATE OF BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA BROADSIDES Good pair of posters from the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia in occupied Czechoslovakia, including a 32 x 23.5 in. poster regarding taxation and a 16.25 x 11.5 in. poster celebrating the five-year anniversary of the protectorate, issued March 15, 1944. Folds, else very good. Sold with a souvenir book from the American army in Occupied Czechoslovakia, issued May 1945, showing American troops, Czech civilians, and captions in both English and Czech.
Lot: 292 - RAF SQUADRON BOOKS (3)
RAF SQUADRON BOOKS (3) A fine collection of three books concerning the Royal Air Force. Includes: a contemporary list of fighters from the Biggin Hill Squadron who were killed in the line of duty titled ‘Biggin Hill', and two copies of ‘The Battle of Britain' (London: The Ministry of Information) 1941. 8vo. 31pp., concerning the dogfights held over London in those dark days. Very good.
Lot: 293 - REICHSNAHRSTAND CATALOG OF 'ESSENTIAL FURNITURE'
REICHSNAHRSTAND CATALOG OF 'ESSENTIAL FURNITURE' Fascinating Reichsnahrstand 'Blut und Boden' catalog of 'Essential Furniture For Rural Dwellings', published in Frankfurt ca. 1936, approx. 60pp. 4to. in paper boards. The foreword describes how furniture reflects the attitude of the owner, in this case the rural, 'volkish' Germans who desire 'closeness to nature' and 'simplicity, practicality, and authenticity'. Inside are designs and measurements for about twenty very simply constructed and decorated dressers, chairs, tables, and armoires, which it is suggested should be made of locally sourced pine or other woods easily turned and worked. Light wear at the margins, else very good.
Lot: 294 - RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA LEAFLET
Russian leaflet, 2pp. 6.25 in. x 8.5 in., to Soviet citizens in occupied territories at the end of the war. It is described that the Soviet Union with her allies, the United Stated and England, are 'completing the task of crushing non-fascist Germany' and the time has come for freedom. It goes on to refute German slander stating, 'The Soviet country shows maternal care for all its citizens who have fallen into Nazi slavery'. The verso continues by explaining what the citizens should be doing to help the Red Army, such as killing guards and destroying infrastructure. Some spotting, and tearing along the bottom and left edges, else good.
Lot: 295 - UPPER FRANCONIA BROADSIDE LISTS EARLY REICHSTAG CANDIDATES
Large broadside listing the eleven political parties running for the Reichstag in the district of Upper Franconia, 9.5 x 24 in., notably listing the NSDAP behind six other political parties, including the Social Democratic Party, the Communist Party, the German Worker's Party, and others. Three strong horizontal folds, some chipping at left edge, else fine.
Lot: 296 - VINTAGE RED CROSS POSTER
An original Red Cross poster, 16 x 21.5 in., titled ‘Week of March 24-31', likely World War II era. The poster requests used clothing to help refugees in Europe. The text is surrounded by a black border displaying a floral design. No publishing information. Light creasing, else very good.
Lot: 297 - WAR PRODUCTION ILLUSTRATIONS (5)
Lot of five likely World War II era hand drawn color illustrations, each 7.25 x 5 in., [n.p.,n.d.], depicting workers at a factory building a tank. No other marks present.
Lot: 298 - WAR-DATE GERMAN COURT FILES FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA
WAR-DATE GERMAN COURT FILES FROM CZECHOSLOVAKIA Two lengthy bound court documents: the first regarding a divorce or other marital issues, Bohm Leipa [now Ceska Lipa], 1941, containing statements and affidavits, etc. in German. The second, Bohm, 1942, again regarding a divorce or other marital proceedings, in German and Czech. May contain interesting content! Both are quite worn, should be viewed. Offered as is.
Lot: 299 - WEIMAR-ERA REICHSTAG BALLOTS (5)
Lot of five identical printed Reichstag ballots from the constituency of Hessen-Darmstadt, 8.25 x 5.75 in., mentioning twelve early parties of the Weimar Republic, including the Deutsche Volkspartei, the Kommunisten, the Deutschnationale Volkspartei, the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands, and others. The NSDAP and its direct predecessor, the DAP, are not listed. One chipped to a lower corner, else fine.
Lot: 300 - WEIMAR-ERA REICHSTAG BALLOTS (5)
Lot of five identical printed Reichstag ballots from the constituency of Hessen-Darmstadt, 8.25 x 5.75 in., mentioning twelve early parties of the Weimar Republic, including the Deutsche Volkspartei, the Kommunisten, the Deutschnationale Volkspartei, the Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands, and others. The NSDAP and its direct predecessor, the DAP, are not listed. One annotated on an upper corner, else fine.
Lot: 301 - WORLD WAR I PFORZHEIM POW CAMP BOOK
WORLD WAR I PFORZHEIM POW CAMP BOOK A scarce copy of ‘Our Outlook' published by Lieutenant A. S. Latham, his memoir of experiences at ‘Offiziergefangenenlager Pforzheim', 32pp. 4to., with highly detailed text and images. Very good.
Lot: 302 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE POSTER
WORLD WAR II GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE POSTER An original World War II poster from Germany, 24 x 32 in., titled 'The Navy in Norway in Action', and showing images from 'Week 30' of the conflict. Issued by the Luftwaffe Command Staff. Along with a pamphlet of additional teaching materials. Folds, in somewhat fragile state, still very good condition.
Lot: 303 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN PROPAGANDA
WORLD WAR II GERMAN PROPAGANDA A leaflet dropped behind the lines on Allied soldiers, showing two horrifically injured German boys and reading ‘2 of the 10,000…refugee children of Berlin, Dresden and Magdebuug…Those who carry God Almighty in their hearts, will shrink away from such methods…'. On the verso is text awarding a fictional medal to James E. Doolittle for dropping the bombs on those cities and for his ‘conspicuous cowardice and for having turned into a sadist…'. Folds, otherwise good condition.
Lot: 304 - WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS (3)
WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS (3) A fine collection of three issues of the Duluth Herald from August 5 and December 8, 1941. The one from August has a front-page article concerning the possibility of Winston Churchill flying to America to talk to President Roosevelt. The two from December both concern the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the subsequent declaration of war on Japan. Lightly toned, otherwise very good.
Lot: 305 - WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA BOOKLET
WORLD WAR II PROPAGANDA BOOKLET Small World War II booklet, 3.75 x 2.75 in. 16pp., dropped by the U.S. Army in Guam to pit the average Japanese soldier against their' abusers'. Each page bears a line or two to support the graphic illustrations. Covers lightly soiled, else very good.
Lot: 306 - WORLD WAR II REWARD FOR DESERTER BROADSIDE
WORLD WAR II REWARD FOR DESERTER BROADSIDE A printed broadside 9.5 x 12 in. b/w, offering a $50.00 reward for the return of Charles E. Fanning of Inonia, Michigan. Weakened and split folds, else good.
Lot: 307 - WORLD WAR II ZEPPELIN BROADSIDE
WORLD WAR II ZEPPELIN BROADSIDE An original World War II broadside advertising the work of the United States faction of 'Zeppelin Hilswerk', 8.5 in. x 12 in., printed in red and black ink and titled 'We Help!', in part: '...He who has made a difference with his donation for the construction of a new zeppelin airship HINDENBERG deserves the gratitude of the old homeland and of all those who believe in the final victory of the German spirit...'. Very good condition.
Lot: 308 - WORLD WAR RED ARMY TRENCH NEWSPAPER
WORLD WAR RED ARMY TRENCH NEWSPAPER An original copy of the Red Army trench newspaper 'Red Army Truth', 12pp. 4to., Mar. 3, 1944, containing articles designed to entertain the soldiers: how to improve combat skills with weapons such as grenades, reports on honors recently conferred on their comrades, the importance of studying Leninism, how to orient themselves with a compass, and more -- all replete with patriotic rhetoric aimed to boost morale and keep the faith. Light wear, otherwise very good.
Lot: 309 - 'GENERAL MACARTHUR'S FAREWELL ADDRESS'
'GENERAL MACARTHUR'S FAREWELL ADDRESS' Capitol Records recording of highlights from Gen. Douglas MacArthur's famous farewell speech to a joint session of Congress, Apr. 19, 1951, a 78 RPM record in excellent condition, in the lightly-foxed original cardboard sleeve with MacArthur's image.
Lot: 310 - ‘HAUS NEUERBURG’ CIGARETTE CASE
‘HAUS NEUERBURG' CIGARETTE CASE A brass plated cigarette case for Haus Neuerburg in Cologne. It has the company logo of two ravens flanking a shield with the company emblem below an ostrich feather crown. Below is a ribbon with the word ‘RAVENKLAU' and in smaller text below ‘HADANK', all on a maroon background. On the base appears: ‘HAUS NEUERBURG TROPEN-PACKUNG'. Fine.
Lot: 311 - ‘TWO PIGS’ ANTI-HITLER DISK
‘TWO PIGS' ANTI-HITLER DISK A small 2 x 1.5 in. spinning disk with Hitler on one side, and a pig on the other, with seemingly unconnected lines. If the disk is spun, those lines connect, stating ‘TWO PIGS', with Hitler's nose in the pigs behind. Fine.
Lot: 312 - 1936 OLYMPIC GAMES SPORTS BADGE
1936 OLYMPIC GAMES SPORTS BADGE A multi-part, non-ferrous metal silver-plated and enameled badge measuring 42mm diameter with legend around perimeter reading: ‘For the Glory of Sport/For the Glory of Fatherland', manufactured by W.A & Co., Munich. With pin-back style closure. Light wear to plating, enamel is near fine.
Lot: 313 - AFRIKA KORPS DUST GOGGLES
AFRIKA KORPS DUST GOGGLES Pair of dust goggles belonging to a member of the German Afrika Korps. Constructed of clear foldable plastic lenses and held together by a green adjustable strap. The lenses are bordered by black velvet for comfort. Contained in their original cardboard case. Fine.
Lot: 314 - AMERICAN ANTI-HITLER BUTTONS (8)
AMERICAN ANTI-HITLER BUTTONS (8) A fine collection of eight American anti-Hitler buttons. Includes: a small button which reads ‘Hitler Hates Me I'VE PLEDGED 10% FOR BONDS', a white badge with a blue caption ‘PACK UP HITLER THE YANKS ARE COMING', two mechanical 'LET'S PULL TOGETHER' buttons showing Uncle Sam pulling on a rope. When the wearer pulls on a red string attached, Hitler's figure rises from behind the sign, a swastika on his chest and a noose about his neck, a large ‘TO HELL WITH HITLER' badge, the badge variant of aHitler wanted sign, and two variations of the ‘KILL THE RATS' badge. Fine.
Lot: 315 - AMERICAN NAVAL 'PILOT CHUTE'
A small, likely World War II era, U.S. Naval 'pilot chute' designed to pull the main chute in a military parachute, silk construction, roughly 19 in. diameter, marked on one side 'Switlik Parachute Co', and roughly 18 in. of hanging string. Moderately stained and worn.
Lot: 316 - ANTI-AXIS BATHROOM PROPAGANDA (2)
ANTI-AXIS BATHROOM PROPAGANDA (2) A fine pair of items poking fun at the Axis leaders in the bathroom. Includes: a humorous cardboard outhouse with the caption ‘THE WIND UP OF THE AXIS' on the door, and when one opens it, the three Axis leaders are seen tacked on the ceiling, and a small sculpture of Adolf Hitler sitting on the toilet giving the Nazi salute. Very good.
Lot: 317 - BRITISH WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS (2)
BRITISH WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS (2) A fine pair of issues from ‘The News Chronicle' from September 1939. One concerns the British declaration of war against Germany shortly after the invasion of Poland, while the other holds a historic speech by then Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, where he did not include an ultimatum to declare war against Germany, which was roundly disliked by the members of Parliament he was speaking to. These are quite fragile documents, as both have significant tears along the bottom fold, otherwise very good.
Lot: 318 - D.A.F. ‘BEAUTY OF LABOR’ DISH
D.A.F. ‘BEAUTY OF LABOR' DISH A German made porcelain plate, 10.5 in. dia., with blue trim and an unidentified ‘MI' logo at the top. The bottom bears the insignia of the DAF (‘German Labor Front') suborganization Schonheit der Arbeit ('Beauty of Labor'), with the maker mark for Bauscher Weiden. The goal of the SdA focused on the beautification of the German workplace by campaigning for improved cleanliness, better hygiene, proper work attire, and more. In fine condition.
Lot: 319 - DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PROPAGANDA METAL SIGN
Reproduction metal sign, 8 x 14 in., depicting General Douglas MacArthur in uniform and giving a salute. Split between the image is the text: ‘We Shall Not Let Him Down! Work! To Keep ‘Em Firing!'. A reproduction of a poster used to encourage the workforce to support the troops. False-aged with light patina and grommets on the four mounting holes. Overall, very excellent.
Lot: 320 - EMERGENCY SIGNALING MIRRORS (2)
EMERGENCY SIGNALING MIRRORS (2) A fine pair of Mk3 emergency signaling mirrors used by the US Navy. One includes the original string and pouch. Fine.
Lot: 321 - ERICH HARTMANN AND ADOLF GALLAND
ERICH HARTMANN AND ADOLF GALLAND A handsome pair of modern-era statues honoring the greatest of Germans aces, crafted in highly detailed bronze-toned plaster and bearing name plaques at bottom. Hartmann stands a 15 in. tall, while Galland is 13 in. In fine condition and ideal for display.
Lot: 322 - GERMAN CIVILIAN GAS MASK
German civilian gas mask, green rubber mask with both mask and filter with a waffenamt stamp, in nondescript fitted box with the pencil name of the German owner on top lid. Very good. Accompanied by an illustrated pamphlet describing the different parts and the proper use.
Lot: 323 - GERMAN MEMORABILIA (3)
GERMAN MEMORABILIA (3) Grouping of three pieces of German memorabilia, including: War Service Cross ribbon, Hitler Youth tinnie, and a Landwehr long service ribbon. SOLD WITH a Soviet Union star-shaped red and yellow patch. Four pieces, very good.
Lot: 324 - GERMAN MILITARY TABLEWARE (4)
GERMAN MILITARY TABLEWARE (4) Four pieces of German military tableware, includes three forks, two marked thus: 'H.M.Z. 38' with Reischadler; 'W.S.M. 41' with Reichsadler; and an aluminum ford marked 'R.A.D.', along with a smaller spoon with a cog wheel stamped with the letters 'B D D A'
Lot: 325 - GERMAN RUCKSACK
GERMAN RUCKSACK German rucksack, 14 x 15.5 in., OD green canvas construction. Closed at the front by a black leather strap. The pack can be pulled tight drawstrings at the front and on either side. Marked on the interior ‘1/0390/0115'. On the reverse are four metal hooks for attachment to a webbed A-frame. Some cracking to the leather strap, else very good.
Lot: 326 - GERMAN VETERAN’S STICKPIN
GERMAN VETERAN'S STICKPIN A single German veterans' stickpin, unissued, fine condition.
Lot: 327 - HANS AND BRIGITTE FRANK BOOKPLATES
HANS AND BRIGITTE FRANK BOOKPLATES (HANS FRANK) (1900-1946) Nazi occupational Governor of Poland partly responsible for the genocide perpetrated there. An unused, blind-embossed bookplate from Frank's library, 3.5 x 2.5 in., together with a similar one of his wife, Brigitte. Fine condition.
Lot: 328 - JAPANESE MESS KIT
Japanese mess kit in two aluminum pieces, 5.75 x 7 x 4 in. overall, each with kanji manufacturer's imprints and hand-etched in various spots with other kanji inscriptions. Clearly worn and tarnished, and likely heavily used, given the various scratches to the bottom of the interior.
Lot: 329 - NAZI MILITARY DOLLS
NAZI MILITARY DOLLS A pair of vintage, highly detailed articulated ‘GI Joe' style dolls in complete uniform, one bearing all the hallmarks of being a general, complete with accessories such as an SS helmet, binoculars, weapon and ammunition box. Very good condition.
Lot: 330 - NSDAP RING
NSDAP RING A silver-toned ring, stamped construction with black enamel swastika. Unmarked, slightly out of round, patinated, very good.
Lot: 331 - P40 RIFLE GRENADE BATTLE OF STALINGRAD RELIC
P40 RIFLE GRENADE BATTLE OF STALINGRAD RELIC An interesting relic purportedly recovered from the Battle of Stalingrad and marked as such by the relic hunter in gold ink. With one shell casing present which has been lacquered into place. Measures 3.5 in. long.
Lot: 332 - R.A.D. COFFEE MUG BY HUTSCHENREUTHER
A German made porcelain coffee mug, 5 x 4.25 in., bearing the maker's name ‘Hutschenreuther' and the location ‘Selb', further marked with this manufacturer's ‘lion' hallmark, over ‘Bavaria' and the date ‘1935'. Further marked beneath the date ‘ARBEITSDIENST'. A few minor areas of soiling and a crack at the top rim, still very good.
Lot: 333 - RECORDING OF SS SONGS
RECORDING OF SS SONGS A double sided 78 RPM record of propaganda songs relating to the SS made by Gloria Records featuring ‘Lore, Lore' on the ‘A' side and ‘Lisa' on the ‘B' side. Fine.
Lot: 334 - REPRODUCTION GERMAN EAGLE POLE TOPPER
Reproduction German cast aluminum German eagle with swastika, 17 1/2 x 12 in., screw thread in bottom. Slightly bowed.
Lot: 335 - SIGNAL CORPS SIGNET RING
SIGNAL CORPS SIGNET RING U.S. Army Signal Corps signet ring of sterling silver construction. The face of the ring bears the insignia of the Signal Corps, two signal flags crossed with a flaming torch at the center. Text around the insignia reads: ‘102nd 27th DIV. N.Y.'. Marked on the interior of the band ‘STERLING'. A bit oxidized, otherwise, very good.
Lot: 336 - U.S. OCCUPIED BAVARIA PORCELAIN BOWL
U.S. OCCUPIED BAVARIA PORCELAIN BOWL Porcelain serving bowl, 9 in. dia., stamped on the base by the maker ‘Hutschenreuther Selb' of Bavaria with their lion emblem. Further marked ‘Bavaria Germany US Zone'. Some discolored spots along the rim, ese very good.
Lot: 337 - VINTAGE BERLIN SOUVENIR TEDDY BEAR
A charming souvenir from Berlin, a plush 15.5 in. long brown stuffed bear with a cream-colored snout and paw pads. Jointed arms and legs and plastic eyes, lacking the black nose. Tied around the neck is a red ribbon and placed across the chest is a white silk ribbon with red trim, reading ‘Berliner Bar' (‘Bear of Berlin'). There is a small tag on the left leg with the number ‘15'. Unknown manufacturing date. These bears have been made for decades in many different forms and sizes, sometimes even bearing an accompanying crown. With the exception of the missing nose, this piece is in very good condition.
Lot: 338 - WEHRMACHT GAS MASK AND CANNISTER
WEHRMACHT GAS MASK AND CANNISTER Gas mask and cannister, standing 10.5 in. tall with a 5 in. dia., for a member of the Wehrmacht, with a painted ‘534'. On the inside of the lid is a compartment containing spare lenses. The oxidized cannister retains all of its original paint and straps. The mask itself, issued in 1937 is in fine condition, with only minimal wear to the paint.
Lot: 339 - WEHRMACHT PORCELAIN SAUCER
WEHRMACHT PORCELAIN SAUCER Wehrmacht issued porcelain saucer, 5.5 in. dia., bearing the Wehrmacht insignia on the base. Further marked with the insignia of the maker RHENANIA of Duisdorf and dated ‘1938'. Clearly used with a bit of staining throughout, else very good.
Lot: 340 - WINTERHILFEWERKE PINS (16)
WINTERHILFEWERKE PINS (16) A fine collection of 16 Winterhilfewerke pins given to donors to that charitable organization. Each of these dedicated to a different city or state with their coats of arms including Salzburg, Vienna, Metz, Luxembourg, Danzig, and others. Fine.
Lot: 341 - WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION AND SHIELD
WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION AND SHIELD Medallion given to the members of the U.S. Army by the city of Maastricht to commemorate the city as being the first to be liberated during that war. The medallion is cast in iron, 4.75 in. dia. On the obverse there is a cityscape and reads (in Dutch): ‘MAASTRICHT EERST BEVIJDE STAD 13.9.1944' (‘MAASTRICHT FIRST LIBERATED CITY 13.9.1944'). On the reverse is a sticker which states ‘To the United States Army. With grateful thanks from MAASTRICHT, The first liberated town in Holland'. Fine. Included also is a shield made to commemorate Sergent LEO RUTKA (1912-1996), who fought in World War II from 1942-1945, 7.75 x 6.75 in. He attained a Purple Heart and a Silver Star Medal for his actions in the Netherlands. Fine. Two pieces.
Lot: 342 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN CANTEEN
WORLD WAR II GERMAN CANTEEN German canteen, 9 in. long and covered with a snap-on brown felt cover, with aluminum screw-on cap and leather strap with snap belt clip. Maker mark stamped cap: ‘SRM 40'. Very good.
Lot: 343 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN FIELD DRESSINGS (6)
WORLD WAR II GERMAN FIELD DRESSINGS (6) Lot of six packages containing field dressings, five from World War II and one from World War I. None larger than 4 x 2 in., unopened. Fine.
Lot: 344 - WORLD WAR II GERMAN GAS MASK
WORLD WAR II GERMAN GAS MASK German rubber military gas mask including the face mask, (lacking lenses, hose, and filter), all contained within the German army green 11 in. metal canister with the original straps. Fine.
Lot: 345 - WORLD WAR II JAPANESE NAVY WOOL LEGGINGS
WORLD WAR II JAPANESE NAVY WOOL LEGGINGS Pair of World War II Japanese issued green wool wrap leggings, 69 in. long, with untranslated manufacturer's label at one end. Both come with an attached brown string to hold the leggings in place. Fine.
Lot: 346 - WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS (8)
WORLD WAR II NEWSPAPERS (8) A fine collection of eight front pages of ‘The News Chronicle' from 1939 to 1942, with headlines concerning the Battle for London and the German invasion of Poland with such headlines as ‘POLES DENY CRACOW HAS FALLEN', ‘R.A.F. BAGS SEVEN MORE NAZI BOMBERS IN A DAY', and ‘U.S. FINALLY APPROVES ARMS BAN REPEAL'. Some small marginal tears, otherwise very good.
Lot: 347 - BRITAIN IN WORLD WAR I
BRITAIN IN WORLD WAR I A fine collection of three signed photographs, 3.5 x 5 in. b/w each, all in a single frame, 16 x 10.25 in., signed by prominent British military leaders. Includes: JOHN RUSHWORTH JELLICOE (1859-1935), head of the Royal Navy, DAVID LLOYD GEORGE (1863-1945), Prime Minister and part of the ‘Big Four', and JOHN FRENCH (1852-1925), Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force for the beginning of the war. Fine.
Lot: 348 - ERICH LUDENDORFF
ERICH LUDENDORFF (1865 - 1937) German general and politician. With Hindenburg in World War I, he was responsible for the defeat of Russia and nearly crushed the Allies on the Western Front. Later, he joined forces with Hitler in the Beer Hall Putsch and became a member of the Reichstag. A.D.S in German in pencil on a partly-printed form, a telegram in bold pencil, Jan. 11, [n.y. but docketed at top in another hand 1915], not translated. Fine condition.
Lot: 349 - FELIX LUCKNER
FELIX LUCKNER (1881 - 1966) German naval officer called 'The Sea Devil', much feared for his bold attacks upon Allied shipping. Fine vintage I.S.P. with a somewhat cryptic inscription, 6.5 x 8.5 in. b/w, a printed image of Luckner in side profile with signature cigar clamped in mouth. Very boldly inscribed and signed in English: ‘Dear Walerie [sic] hurry up and bring your health back, so we can all meet under the Linden 1831 Felix [illeg.] Luckner Dez.30.29'. Fine condition.
Lot: 350 - JAMES H. DOOLITTLE
(1896-1993) American aviator who gained fame both as a racing pilot and as leader of the first air raid on Tokyo during World War II. Signature in blue ink on a 6.5 x 3.75 IN. postal cover commemorating the battles of the Pacific Theater in 1942. In fine condition.
Lot: 351 - KARL WEDDING
KARL WEDDING (1867 - 1952) Vice admiral of the Imperial German Navy. Typed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Flensburg, July 30, 1910, confirming a sailor's retirement benefits, signed at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing fold, else fine.
Lot: 352 - GERMAN SOLDIER'S 'MILITARPASS' - FIRST GAS ATTACK, AT YPRES
GERMAN SOLDIER'S 'MILITARPASS' - FIRST GAS ATTACK, AT YPRES 'Militarpass' issued to Anton Baulig, born 1891 in Burgen, 20pp. 8vo., issued Oct. 15, 1913. Baulig served in the 99th Infantry Regiment which in 1914 executed the Schlieffen Plan, then fought in France and Belgium, and in 1915 was present at Ypres during the first use of poison gas in battle. He would later be wounded in the faced and pensioned. Fine condition.
Lot: 353 - WORLD WAR I SOLDIER DESCRIBES ATTACK
WORLD WAR I SOLDIER DESCRIBES ATTACK A.L.S. of J. S. Ferme of the British Red Cross, Order of St. John and on official letterhead, 7pp. 8vo., Alexandria, May 20, 1917, to a friend, in part: '...You will be surprised I am in hospital...I have been attached to the...Hospt unit for some time and had moved up into Galesine, and we were just this side of the place, when [George?] Samson stole the gates, and where we have been very busy fighting...I had just turned in when I heard a bomb drop a little distance away (about 50 yds) so I rushed out...we then heard the aeroplanes overhead...I heard another bomb coming whistling down...It fell about 4 yds away, and I must have been half way down, because I got shrapnel in my thigh...I crawled to the other man, but he was dead...two or three more planes came over and few right down low...since I left I heard they returned one more night and repeated their devilish work on a Hospital...It is very interesting being right up at the Front...". Neatly written in pencil and in very good condition.
Lot: 354 - ‘GERMANY’S HIGH SEA FLEET IN THE WORLD WAR’
‘GERMANY'S HIGH SEA FLEET IN THE WORLD WAR' A fine hardcover book titled ‘Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War' by Admiral Reinhard Scheer (London: Cassell and Company) 1920. 875pp. 8vo. 375pp., detailing the German Navy's experience during World War I. Lightly toned with some spotting on the inside, while the spine shows signs of sun damage, still very good.
Lot: 355 - ‘HAVE YOU A RED CROSS SERVICE FLAG’ WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER
‘HAVE YOU A RED CROSS SERVICE FLAG' WORLD WAR I PROPAGANDA POSTER Original American World War I propaganda poster, 21 x 28 in., the image showing a young boy placing a Red Cross service flag in a window, the banner above reading: ‘Have YOU a Red Cross Service Flag?' This is a Christmas-themed poster as there is also a wreath in the window and a holly leaf at the bottom above the date ‘1918'. Marked by the printer at the bottom right ‘Forbes Boston'. The name of the artist ‘Jess Wilcox Smith' is displayed at the bottom left. Some tears to the edges which have been repaired with archival tape. Very good. Framed.
Lot: 356 - ALCAN HIGHWAY
ALCAN HIGHWAY Pair of items pertaining to the constrauction of the Alaska (or ALCAN) Highway, built during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada and when completed was about 1,700 miles long. Included is the publication 'ALCAN America's Glory Road', published by the Engineering News-Record, Dec. 17, 1942, 58pp. 4to., an illustrated history of the planning and construction of this vital highway, including photos of segregated black troops serving on the project, as well as a unit history of the 3233 Quartermaster Service Company which worked on the highway, 20pp. 8vo., published ca. Mar. 6, 1945. Two pieces.
Lot: 357 - AMERICAN ANTI-GERMAN PROPAGANDA (5)
AMERICAN ANTI-GERMAN PROPAGANDA (5) Two propaganda fliers dropped by the Allies behind German lines, attacking General Gerhard Wilck for his role in the decimation of Aachen, one printed in English and one in German. The recto explains why Wilck should be roundly condemned, while the verso gives advice on the civilian population can help itself. Both are in fine condition. WITH: two anti-Himmler leaflets, one in English and the other German, supporting ‘Eisenhower Against Himmler', with similar tips on verso. Also included is a ‘Safe Conduct' pass. Five items, very good.
Lot: 358 - AMERICAN SOLDIER PHOTOGRAPH
AMERICAN SOLDIER PHOTOGRAPH Large oval hand-colored photograph of an American 'doughboy', 17 x 24 in. overall, a portrait in uniform of the unknown man set into a wood patriotic frame. Very good.
Lot: 359 - BALTIC STATES POSTAL HISTORY (30+)
BALTIC STATES POSTAL HISTORY (30+) A collection of World War I and 1930s era postcards, postal covers and related material from the Baltic states, with countries such as Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia represented Also includes a few contemporary commemorative covers. Overall very good condition.
Lot: 360 - COLLECTION OF WORLD WAR I SOLDIERS AND LOST BATTALION SONG/POEM BOOKS (7)
Great collection of seven books pertaining to World War I. Includes: ‘The Lost Battalion' and ‘History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion' both by ‘Buck Private' McCollum, with him signing and inscribing the first; ‘Tales of War' by Lord Dunsany with a signed card and photo of Dunsany in his office; ‘The Graphic Extras – The Second Phase of the Great War' by Hodder and Stoughton; picture book: ‘Snipe Among the Allies'; and two army songbooks. Various publishers, years, pages, etc. Each of these books offer unique insights into the Great War through poems, songs, and graphics. Conditions vary, overall very good.
Lot: 361 - POSTCARD SENT FROM THE LUSITANIA
POSTCARD SENT FROM THE LUSITANIA A rare original postcard showing the ill-fated steamship ‘Lusitania', in folded format measuring 11 x 3.5 in. when opened. Cancelled Jamaica N.Y., Sept. 6, 1907. Light wear, very good.
Lot: 362 - PRO-GERMAN MAGAZINES: 'THE FATHERLAND'
Four issues of 'The Fatherland', all printed in New York from Dec. 1914 to June 1915, defending Germany and Austria-Hungary near the start of World War I. Generally fine content, notably including; an article titled 'The Lusitania was a Battle-Ship'; an advertisement urging readers to wear '...patriotic cufflinks...showing the head of Kaiser Wilhelm...'; and ironically advertising the sale of busts of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenberg; and much more. Very good.
Lot: 363 - TRAITOROUS FRENCH BROADSIDE
TRAITOROUS FRENCH BROADSIDE Broadside published by the traitorous French newspaper 'Le Bonnet Rouge', 17 x 12 in., the sarcastic text reading in full: 'Read today in The Red Cap THE FOREIGNERS IN PARIS Why France must not fail in its reputation as a hospitable nation' Upper-right corner lost, clean 5 in. split at center, printed hastily and crudely. Likely issued during the rapid Axis advance on Paris. Le Bonnet Rouge was as an anarchist French newspaper published from 1913 to 1922, and it defended Franco-German rapprochement. The newspaper's administrator, Emile-Joseph Duval, was arrested, tried and executed on 7 August 1917 over allegations of complicity with the enemy.
Lot: 364 - WORLD WAR I 'BRITISH AEROPLANES' POSTER
WORLD WAR I 'BRITISH AEROPLANES' POSTER World War I British poster, 9 x 14.5 in., boldly titled ‘British Aeroplanes', and captioned ‘The public are advised to familiarize themselves with the appearance of British aeroplanes'. It depicts eight different types of planes, nearly all Bleriots. Folds, otherwise in excellent condition. Matted and framed, 14.5 x 20 in. overall.
Lot: 365 - WORLD WAR I ARMY ENLISTMENT POSTER
WORLD WAR I ARMY ENLISTMENT POSTER American war poster, 21 x 24 in., printed in red and black inks and urging ‘…British Subjects it is your duty to enlist in the British or Canadian Army…For particulars apply to nearest United States Army Recruiting Station…'. Wrinkling at right margin and a small tear repaired with tape, easily matted-out. Otherwise good.
Lot: 366 - WORLD WAR I CIGARETTE BOOK
WORLD WAR I CIGARETTE BOOK A cigarette book entitled ‘Der WeltKrieg 1914-1918' (Dresden: Herausgegeben vom Cigaretten) [n.y.], folio, 71pp., with all the appropriate photographs, depicting the First World War from the German perspective. Some damage to the cover of the book, otherwise fine.
Lot: 367 - WORLD WAR I OPTICAL ILLUSION CARD
World War I novelty item, a card featuring an image of ‘Uncle Sam' and two soldiers holding their rifles before the American flag. The card is held within a 3.5 x 2.25 in. envelope with a clear face to see the image, titled ‘We Will Win'. At the right is a tab that the consumer would pull out to reveal the optical illusion, ‘Uncle Sam' removing his hat and the soldiers moving their rifles. This item was made by J. W. Albee and Bro. of Roscoe, New York. Very light spotting with a minor tear at the top left, not affecting the image. Very good.
Lot: 368 - WORLD WAR I RED CROSS POSTER
WORLD WAR I RED CROSS POSTER A fine poster titled ‘Caring for American Soldiers in England', 14 x 21 in., being 'Bulletin No. 7' printed in red and black inks with an image of a busy street in London at top. The poster urges the viewer to support the Red Cross in caring for American soldiers abroad, and features an image of a sprightly soldier at top. Top corners bear wrinkling, otherwise very good.
Lot: 369 - WORLD WAR I WAR BONDS POSTER
WORLD WAR I WAR BONDS POSTER A fine War Bonds poster, 16 x 22 in., printed in red and black ink, quoting ‘The American Creed' and exhorting the reader to ‘…Believe it is my duty to go to my limit and invest all my surplus in ‘Victory' Liberty Bonds'. Chip at bottom, otherwise good.
Lot: 370 - 32ND ARMORED INSIGNIA
32ND ARMORED INSIGNIA A hand-hammered copper distinguished unit insignia for the 32nd Armored Regiment, with its Spanish inspired red insignia and the phrase ‘BLAZE THE WAY'. It comes in a 22.5 x 26.5 in. frame. Lightly tarnished, otherwise very good.
Lot: 371 - WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY AVIATOR’S PATCHES (2)
WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY AVIATOR'S PATCHES (2) A black wool patch, 4 x 4.5 in., embroidered in white thread with the numeral ‘383', likely a squadron designation, over a four-bladed propeller within a circle. Very good. WITH: another embroidered black wool patch showing a propeller flanked by wings, 4.5 x 2 in. Also very good.
Lot: 372 - U.S. ARMY OFFICER'S VISOR CAP
U.S. ARMY OFFICER'S VISOR CAP A World War I era U.S. Army Officer's visor cap, constructed of light OD green wool, a brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two buttons on either side, interestingly, depicting an anchor for the U.S. Navy. Affixed at the peak is a bright golden American seal. Fully intact brown leather sweatband. The interior is marked in pen with the name 'Jon Angell'. No maker mark. Some chipping to the leather visor, else very good.
Lot: 373 - U.S. ARMY OFFICER'S VISOR CAP
U.S. ARMY OFFICER'S VISOR CAP A World War I era Officer's visor cap, constructed of lightweight khaki fabric, a brown leather visor and chin strap secured by two gilded brass buttons on either side, and a bright golden American seal affixed at the center. Fully intact brown leather sweatband. Attached tot he back of the cap is a tag, marked '39'. Minor spotting throughout and some light chipping to the chin strap, else very good.
Lot: 374 - WORLD WAR I BRITISH ARMY BELT WITH CANTEEN HANGER
WORLD WAR I BRITISH ARMY BELT WITH CANTEEN HANGER A World War I British army belt, 48 in. long, constructed of khaki canvas, with an O8 pattern water bottle cradle hanger attached. The belt is stamped ‘ME CO 1916', ‘ME CO 1927', and further marked with serial number ‘D 380'. The brass hardware of the belt is also marked ‘380'. Some expected patina to the brass from age and a bit soiled, else very good.
Lot: 375 - WORLD WAR I COLD WEATHER GEAR (5)
WORLD WAR I COLD WEATHER GEAR (5) World War I, American, cold weather gear items, five pieces total. Includes: green wool blanket, 78 x 60 in.; pair of green wool breeches, regrettably riddled with moth holes; pair of brown gloves; and two rolls of leg wrappings. Five pieces, overall very good.
Lot: 376 - WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY GROUPING (4)
WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY GROUPING (4) Good collection of four World War I U.S. Army items. Includes: pair of green dress breeches; pair of khaki combat breeches; green documents bag, 11 x 12 in., the flap bearing the painted text '20 500th Eng.' with a red bomb underneath; and a large 24.5 x 35 in. duffel bag, named to a Lt. Col. J.B. Tuck of the 108th U.S. Infantry, a regiment of the New York National Guard. Four pieces, overall very good.
Lot: 377 - AMERICAN WORLD WAR I MEMORIAL RIBBON
Silk ribbon, 2.5 x 9 in., reading ‘Memorial To Our Heroes Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice In The European War April 1917 Nov 11 1918' and ‘Victory Bay America First' at the center. The ribbon features two crossed American flags with an eagle gripping a scroll in its talons above and a star set between the flags. The top displays a thin blue band with golden stars and the pointed end bears a golden star as well. Small tear at the top left, soiling. Sold with a souvenir silk ribbon, 2.5 x 8.75 in., from the World's Colombian Exposition Chicago in 1893. The center displays a globe with an eagle on top gripping an American flag and with two American flags beneath and a badge connecting the two bearing the stars and stripes of ‘Old Glory'. The bottom reads: ‘And The Star Spangled Banner O Long May It Wave Oer The Land Of The Free And The Home Of The Brave – Welcome To All Nations'. Very lightly soiling at the bottom, else very good. Two pieces, overall very good.
Lot: 378 - IMPERIAL GERMAN MISCELLANEOUS MILITARIA (3)
IMPERIAL GERMAN MISCELLANEOUS MILITARIA (3) A fine collection of three items relating to the German forces in the First World War. Includes: an imperial eagle pickelhaube plate, a telegraph operators belt buckle, and a German army belt buckle. Very good.
Lot: 379 - PERIOD ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF WORLD WAR I
World War I book: ‘Before History The Origins of War' (Paris: Georges Bertrand), publishing year unknown. 127pp. 14.5 x 22 in. paperback. A World War I era anti-war book written by Etienne Giran accompanied by illustrations by Louis Raemaekers being an impressive joint effort to reveal the aggression of German leaders. From the very beginning of the war, Raemaekers made his anti-German stance clear with his graphic cartoons depicting Germans as barbarians, even going so far as to portray Kaiser Wilhelm II as an ally of Satan. The cover bears some water damage at the bottom edge and it is mostly detached, however the true value lies with the illustrations which are all in fine condition.
Lot: 380 - WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SHELLS (2)
WORLD WAR I ARTILLERY SHELLS (2) A fine pair of World War I artillery shells. Includes: a chromed 20mm dummy shell, and a trench art lighter fashioned out of a 15mm artillery shell. Fine.
Lot: 381 - WORLD WAR I MAGAZINE POUCH
WORLD WAR I MAGAZINE POUCH A World War I Colt 1911 magazine pouch with two empty magazines within, marked for the 17th Machine Gun Company C. Made in Minnesota in June of 1917.
Lot: 382 - WORLD WAR I SOLDIER'S EFFECTS
WORLD WAR I SOLDIER'S EFFECTS An intriguing collection of personal items items belonging to a World War I American soldier, found housed in a small wooden box. The items include a dog tag for a Canadian soldier named ‘Ruby E. Grieve', two trench mirrors, a French-English dictionary, an Army and Navy book of Proverbs, a copy of the New Testament bible, a notebook titled ‘The American Soldiers' Souvenir of Aix-Les-Bains', two maps, a fountain pen, several postcards of France, and a supremely tiny French calendar. Box is damaged, contents are fair to good condition.
Lot: 383 - WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY CANTEEN
WORLD WAR I U.S. ARMY ARTILLERY CANTEEN American aluminum canteen, 4.5 x 7.5 in., with screw top held by a chain. Lightly engraved on the reverse ‘U.S. L.F. & C 1918'. Housed within original canvas case, held closed by two snap buttons. Stamped at the front with the emblem for the 62nd Artillery Regiment, ‘U.S.' underneath. The interior of the case is maker marked ‘POWERS' and dated ‘1-18'. On the reverse of the case is a metal hook for the attachment of a shoulder strap (not present). Very good.
Lot: 384 - (FRENCH REVOLUTION)
(FRENCH REVOLUTION) A good group of three items, includes: JOSEPH LAGRANGE (1763-1836) General during the Napoleonic Wars and Minister of War under Jerome Bonaparte. Manuscript D.S. ‘Lagrange' 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Dec. 15, 1794, to a Commander Castillon, ordering him to prevent a merchant from selling anything from his store and to see that nothing leaves his house until further notice. WITH: BON-CLAUDE CAHIER DE GERVILLE (1751-1796) Minister of the Interior during the French Revolution. Manuscript D.S. ‘B.C. Cahier' 1p. legal folio, Paris, Oct. 6, 1791, to a director in the Department of Mozelle regarding a request for compensation submitted by him to the Moderator of the region of Reuilly. WITH: JEAN-ETIENNE-MARIE PORTALIS (1746-1807) French jurist and politician during the Revolution suspected of Royalist sympathies, later made Director of Ecclesiastical Affairs by Napoleon. Partly-printed D.S. ‘Portalis' 1p. legal folio, Paris, June 4, 1805, sending an imperial decree. Three items, very good.
Lot: 385 - CHARLES LECLERC
CHARLES LECLERC (1772 – 1802) French general who served under Napoleon Bonaparte during the French Revolution. He was husband to Pauline Bonaparte, sister to Napoleon. In 1801, he was sent to Saint-Domingue (Haiti), where an expeditionary force under his command captured and deported Toussaint l'Ouverture, as part of an unsuccessful attempt to reassert imperial control over the Sain150.S. ‘Leclerc' 1p. 4to., Paris, Nov. 1, 1794, on National Convention letterhead regarding financial matters. Additionally signed by National Convention member LOUIS-ETIENNE BEFFROY DE BEAUVOIR (1755-1825), DOMINIQUE-VINCENT RAMEL-NOGARET (1760-1829), Minister of Finance and JULLIEN DUBOIS (1758-1847), jurist and first prefect of the Paris police. Very good.
Lot: 386 - ENNEMOND BONNARD
ENNEMOND BONNARD (1756-1819) French Brigadier General, participated in numerous campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars, including Fleurus, Duren, Valenciennes, Maestricht and under Kleber at the crossing of the Rhine. Awarded Knight of St. Louis for his service. A.L.S. ‘Bonnard' 1p. legal folio, Versailles, '25 Vendre. An 11' [Oct. 16, 1793], during his service with the Army of the North on official letterhead to the Minister of War, likely Pierre Lebrun-Tondu. Bonnard acknowledges receipt of his correspondent's letter, his plans for governmental work, and other administrative matters. Boldly penned and near fine.
Lot: 387 - FRENCH REVOLUTION DOCUMENTS (5)
FRENCH REVOLUTION DOCUMENTS (5) A fine group of five manuscript documents relative to the Revolution, includes: a Decree of the Convention, 1p. legal folio, Paris, Nov. 9, 1792, regarding building a camp; a petition from the Beaumaire Department, 1p. 4to., Sept. 2, 1794 regarding the execution of the ‘Law of 13 Prairial'; a manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 22, 1793, a letters patent; manuscript D.S. 2pp. 4to., [Paris], Apr. 21, 1797, a legal document, not translated; and an ‘Extract of the Register' regarding the Edict of 1789. Overall very good condition, should be translated.
Lot: 388 - JEAN-PIERRE-FRANCOIS BONET
JEAN-PIERRE-FRANCOIS BONET (1768-1857) French Revolutionary War general, saw action during the Peninsular War, and wounded in action at the Battle of Salamanca, then commanded at the Battle of Dresden, after which he was taken prisoner. Interesting A.L.S. 'Bonet' 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], '8 Ventose an 6' [Feb. 26, 1798], to M. Champin, President of the Department at Coblentz. On Feb. 16, 1798, Bonet was tried for having incurred too many expenses during a campaign while serving under Oliver. Here, he appeals his case: ‘…Public opinion has given its judgment, and if yours does not refuse me theirs, I will know if they agree and if this judgment is favorable to me…I await the event with constancy and serenity…don't reproach me for anything…'. Indeed, Bonet would be acquitted at the military tribunal, which would meet in Wiesbaden, Mar. 15, 1798. Near fine condition.
Lot: 389 - OLIVIER MARCOUX RIVAUD DE LA RAFFINIERE
OLIVIER MARCOUX RIVAUD DE LA RAFFINIERE (1766-1839) French officer in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, remembered for his role at Austerlitz, Halle and Lubeck. A.L.S. ‘Rivaud' 2pp. legal folio, Verdun, ‘9 Fructidor An II' [August 26, 1794], on letterhead of the Army of Hannover to the Minister of War, sending reports of inspections undertaken by General Jacques-Louis-François Delaistre de Tilly in the areas of Verdun, Osnabruck, Sables, and so forth. Rivaud concludes: ‘…I hazard, citizen minister, that I need three whole days to inspect each demi brigade…If you have orders for me, please address them to me at Hannover…'. Tilly (1749-1822) led a number of cavalry divisions in the Napoleonic Wars, made Baron d'Empire upon his retirement. Mounting strip at right edge verso, otherwise very good.
Lot: 390 - THEODORE DE LAMETH
THEODORE DE LAMETH (1756-1854) French General and politician who served in the American Revolution (1779-80), when he was wounded in the battle of Grenada; sat in the Legislative Assembly in the department of Jura. A.L.S. ‘Lameth Laine, Officer Municipale', 1p. 8vo., Hennencourt, Apr. 19, 1793, to Citizen Luillier, Public Prosecutor of the City of Paris, in part: ‘…My head was so little to me, being so full [of sadness for] the loss of my wife…that it was impossible to speak to you in a clear manner about the levy. I won't talk long about a matter which personal only to me to me…[I will] take care of an interest so superior to mine, that I will wait patiently for the Directory...to occupy itself with the petition which I gave you, and which I leave to your judgement…I ask you for my remuneration in advance to ‘get the hand on the saddle'…'. In a postscript, Lameth intervenes on behalf of Citizen Branthomme, who donated six tents during camp in Paris. Four months before this letter, the National Convention guillotined Louis XVI, and the Revolution entered its most bloody phase, the Reign of Terror. Monarchist politicians such as Lameth were thrown into a state of panic, with Lameth fleeing to Switzerland after the September Massacres. He returned to France after Napoleon's coup, but never reentered public service. Very good condition.
Lot: 391 - (NAPOLEONIC WARS)
(NAPOLEONIC WARS) A trio of items, includes: JACQUES ALEXANDRE BERNARD LAW, MARQUIS DE LAURISTON (1768-1828) French general remembered for his bravery during the Battles of Wagram and Leutzen. Manuscript D.S. ‘Alex Lauriston' 1p. legal folio, [Nov. 12, 1801], not translated, tipped to another sheet and accompanied by a superb, tinted portrait engraving. WITH: ARMAND CHARLES GUILLEMINOT (1774-1840) French general, Chief of Staff to Jerome Bonaparte at Waterloo. Partly-printed D.S. ‘C. Guilleminot' 1p. legal folio, Paris, March 31, 1824, to the Marquis de Foresta. Guilleminot refers to lists of officers in the Royal Corps of Geographical and Military Engineers, who that year would be sent to the Department of Finistere from April 1 to November 1. He requests that the Marquis see to their protection. WITH: NICOLAS JOSEPH MAISON (1771-1840) Loyalist Marshal of France and Minister of War. Manuscript D.S. ‘Cte Maison' 1p. legal folio, Paris, July 14, 1814, concerning the appointment of a lieutenant. Very good, offered with a portrait engraving. Three pieces.
Lot: 392 - (NAPOLEONIC WARS) HARRY DAVID JONES
(1791 - 1866) British Army officer who took part in the defense of Cadiz in 1809, the Siege of Badajoz in 1812, the Battle of Vitoria in 1813 and the Battle of Nivelle in 1813. He was wounded while leading the suicide attack during the first assault at the Siege of San Sebastian, and would also serve in the occupation of Paris with Wellington. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., [London?], Mar. 23, 1830 declining service on a committee citing 'the nature of my professional duties'. Very good.
Lot: 393 - (NAPOLEONIC WARS) ROBERT THOMAS WILSON
(1777 - 1849) British general and politician who served in Flanders, Egypt, the Iberian Peninsula, Prussia, and was seconded to the Imperial Russian Army in 1812. Later served as Governor of Gibraltar. Lot of two A.L.S.s, 7pp. total 8vo., one undated, the other Nov. 20, 1823, both in French. In one letter, he addresses the governess of his children, informing her that their mother has died and that he wishes to have the children with him in England. In the second letter, also presumably to the governess, he announces the arrival of his children and describes unpleasant aspects of their return voyage to England. Both letters are mounted to a single, larger leaf. Fine.
Lot: 394 - (NAPOLEONIC WARS: THREE POLITICIANS AND A DOCTOR!)
(NAPOLEONIC WARS: THREE POLITICIANS AND A DOCTOR!) A group of five pieces, includes: LOUIS-JEROME GOHIER (1746-1830) French politician and Minister of Justice during the Revolution, later President of the Directory. A.L.S. ‘Gohier' 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Jan. 29, 1829, a late letter, not translated, on integral address leaf letterhead. Tipped to another sheet and sold with a portrait engraving. WITH: JEAN-NICOLAS CORVISART (1755-1821) Napoleon's personal physician and a specialist in cardiac and pulmonary disorders. Two pieces: an A.L.S. 'l'Infirme Corvisart' 3pp. 4to., Jan. 14, 1817, not translated but mentioning medical matters, along with an A.N.S. penned on a small slip, mounted, quite toned. WITH: FELIX JULIEN JEAN BIGOT DE PREAMENEU (1747-1825) French politician who fled during the Reign of Terror, later an author of the Napoleonic Code. A.L.S. ‘Bigot de Preameneu' 2pp. 4to., Paris, Sept. 29, 1808, on his Minister of Culture letterhead to an Archbishop regarding funds. WITH: JOSEPH-MARIE, COMTE PORTALIS (1778-1858) French statesman, Minister of Justice and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Louis XVIII. A.D.S. ‘le Comte Portalis' 1p. 4to., Paris, June 1, 1821, to a colleague, untranslated. Tipped to another sheet. Five pieces.
Lot: 395 - 19TH CENTURY ENGRAVING
19TH CENTURY ENGRAVING An original 19th century color wood block engraving, 20 x 7.5 in. (sight), 1867, depicting a vast scene of an unknown American city, possibly New York. Torn at the center and repaired, lightly toned. Matted.
Lot: 396 - CIVIL WAR G.A.R. MEMBERSHIP MEDALS
CIVIL WAR G.A.R. MEMBERSHIP MEDALS This lot is comprised of a five-pointed brass G.A.R. or Grand Army of the Republic medal bald eagle gripping a sword and scroll device, which would be mounted to the top of the ribbon (not present). SOLD with a Womans Relief Corps medal in the shape of a Maltese Cross with the emblem of the G.A.R., complete with ribbon. Three pieces, very good. The Grand Army of the Republic was a fraternal organization comprised of Civil War Union Army veterans, founded in 1866. The organization reached its zenith in the 1880s, securing veteran pensions, assisting in the elections of presidents, fighting for racial equality, and even founding Memorial Day.
Lot: 397 - ETIENNE-D’HASTREL DE RIVEDOUX
ETIENNE-D'HASTREL DE RIVEDOUX (1766-1846) French Revolutionary general who quickly rose in the ranks in the Armies of the Rhine, Danube, Helvetia and the Grande Armee. Named a member of the Legion of Honor, Order of St. Louis, and Commander of the Legion of Honor. Manuscript D.S. ‘d'Hastrel' 1p. legal folio, Paris, Jan. 19, 1813, on Minister of War letterhead from the ‘Department of Deserters', regarding the reclamation of a deserter. Scattered foxing and light wear, otherwise very good.
Lot: 398 - FRANCOIS XAVIER DE SCHWARZ
FRANCOIS XAVIER DE SCHWARZ (1762-1826) German-born French cavalry officer serving during the French Revolution, saw action in many major engagements including Battle of Troy Island, Austerlitz and Bruch, to name a few. Partly-printed D.S. ‘C[itizen] Schwarz No[tary]' as ‘Keeper of Mortgages' at the office of Aix la Chapelle, 1p. 4to., ‘3 Floreal 12' [Apr. 23, 1804], in part: ‘…the following made at the request of Claude Joseph Cheruy and Maria Louisa de Wavrin Villers, his wife…against Jean George…said entry has been canceled from the said register…'. Very good condition.
Lot: 399 - ROYAL AIR FORCE INSIGNIA (10)
ROYAL AIR FORCE INSIGNIA (10) A group of 10 pieces of RAF insignia, includes: two enameled pins, two wing shoulder patches, an ‘RFC' (Royal Flying Corps) hat badge from World War I, a ‘RAF' metal pin, and others both British and Canadian. Overall good to very good.
Lot: 400 - (OSAMA BIN LADEN)
(OSAMA BIN LADEN) ROBERT J. O'NEILL (b.1975) Former U.S Navy Seal (1996-2012) who participated in Operation Neptune Spear with Seal Team Six, and later became the subject of controversy for publicly claiming to be the individual who killed OSAMA BIN LADEN (1957-2011), founder of the militant organization Al-Qaeda and credited with masterminding the September 11th attacks on the United States. Signed poster, 16 x 20 in., color, featuring an image of O'Neill in front of an American flag and photo reel with pictures of Bin Laden's compound. At the center is an account of the events of that day, clearly printed in O'Neill's hand in bold gold marker. In small part: '...Let's just get it over with...I went right and there was Bin Laden. I shot him twice in the head as he was standing and once more for god and country...5-2-11'. Signed at the bottom left. Slightly creased, else fine condition.
Lot: 401 - 501ST PARACHUTE BATTALION BROADSIDE
501ST PARACHUTE BATTALION BROADSIDE A fine broadside showing the 501st Parachute Battalion in uniform, printed in 1971 by the ‘Company of Military Historians', plate No. 136. Measures 11 x 14 in. and fine.
Lot: 402 - CASED AMERICAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
CASED AMERICAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS An Army Distinguished Service Cross with ribbon and lapel pin, housed in the original velvet-lined case. Undated but ca. Cold War, in very fine condition.
Lot: 403 - CASED PURPLE HEART
CASED PURPLE HEART Cased purple heart for an unnamed solder, with original paper backing, chest ribbon and buttonhole pin, housed in the original case with gilt stamping on cover. Fine.
Lot: 404 - DESERT STORM AND VIETNAM INSIGNIA
DESERT STORM AND VIETNAM INSIGNIA Good collection of eighteen U.S. Army patches from the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. Includes: 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tactical Air Command, Corsair II, USS Constellation, 64th OMS, National Guard Winter Operations, USS Enterprise, etc. WITH two Desert Storm support pins, and five plastic Danang, Vietnam spoons. A fine grouping.
Lot: 405 - GERMAN 3RD INFANTRY MUG
A porcelain coffee mug with handmade decorations by German maker 'Seltmann Weiden', 3.5 in. tall, 3.5 in. diameter, with a 2 x 1 in. handle, date unknown, on one side featuring a cartoon bulldog symbolizing the German 3rd Infantry Division, with the other bearing an affixed eagle on a hand painted background, above the name 'R.S. Kotite.' Overall fine.
Lot: 406 - PANCHO VILLA U.S. BORDER INCURSION POSTCARD
Photo postcard, 5.25 x 3 in. b/w, depicts an Army supply wagon with soldiers standing by. This photo is in remembrance of the Battle of Columbus led by Villa and the subsequent expedition to find him ordered by Woodrow Wilson, known as the Punitive Expedition. Edges faded slightly due to age, mounting traces on verso, else very good.
Lot: 407 - U.S. ARMY CANTEEN, BELT, AND AMMO POUCH
U.S. ARMY CANTEEN, BELT, AND AMMO POUCH Vietnam War U.S. Army issue OD green plastic canteen with a green canvas cover. The covering is stamped on the reverse ‘Cover, Water, Canteen, M116 DSA 1036-63-8 ISN 8465-577-4926', with a World War II issue stinless cup, dated '1944'. Two clasps attach the canteen to a Vietnam OD green webbing canvas belt. Suspended from the belt is a matching OD green canvas ammo pouch, both pieces are unmarked. Three pieces overall, very good to fine condition.
Lot: 408 - U.S. ARMY MEDALS AND INSIGNIA
U.S. ARMY MEDALS AND INSIGNIA Very nice collection of various U.S. Army medals and insignia. Includes: medal bar with the Vietnam Campaign Medal with bronze battle star, National Defense Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal, miniature medal bar bearing the same medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal Ribbon, ribbon bar containing the Vietnam Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal Service Ribbon, three sets of silver captain's bars, pair of silver oak leaf rank insignia collar devices, pair of gold oak leaf rank insignia collar devices, First Fleet pin, helicopter pin, and a U.S. Navy Officer's pin. Balanced collection of U.S. Army insignia from a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Lot: 409 - VIETNAM-ERA SURVIVAL KNIFE
VIETNAM-ERA SURVIVAL KNIFE A Vietnam-era survival knife, 5 in. blade, 10 in. overall, with the makers mark of ‘CAMILLUS N.Y.' and the serial number ‘8-1979'. It also includes the original sheath, leather straps, and sharpening stone. Fine.
Lot: 410 - ALEXANDER S. WEBB
ALEXANDER S. WEBB (1835 - 1911) Union brigadier general who held the ‘Bloody Angle' against Pickett's charge at Gettysburg. A.L.S. ‘Alex S. Webb' 1p. 8vo., New York, Mar. 2, 1881, on letterhead of The College of the City of New York to a gentleman apprising him of the date of the ‘Kelly Prize Debate' and a performance at the Booth Theatre. Expertly inlaid and in very good condition.
Lot: 411 - ALEXANDER SHALER
ALEXANDER SHALER (1827-1911) Union brigadier general captured at the Wilderness and held hostage under the guns during the bombardment of Charleston. War-date, partly-printed D.S. ‘Alexander Shaler Brig Genl', 1p. folio, ‘Depot, Prisoners of War', Jan. 1864, an account of provisions sent to the depot, which include beef, hard bread, hominy, coffee, and so forth. Weakened folds with a few holes thereat, else very good.
Lot: 412 - ANDREW PORTER
ANDREW PORTER (1820 - 1872) Union brigadier general who led a brigade at Bull Run and served as provost marshal for the Army of the Potomac during the Wilderness campaign. War-date partly-printed D.S. signed twice ‘A. Porter', 1p. small folio, [n.p.], Dec. 31, 1862, a payment voucher for three servants, all Black, in the amount of $304. Lightly stained, otherwise very good.
Lot: 413 - BASIL W. DUKE
BASIL W. DUKE (1838-1916) Confederate brigadier general most noted for his role in his brother-in-law John H. Morgan's raid into Union territory to draw forces away from Gettysburg and Vicksburg. Signed card with rank of brigadier general. Fine.
Lot: 414 - BENJAMIN F. PRATT
(1824 – 1890) Union Lieutenant Colonel of the 36th U.S. Colored Troops Infantry Regiment, brevetted to brigadier general in 1865. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Richmond, Virginia, March 24, 1865, a discharge certificate for Private Preston Carre [?] of the 36th U.S. Colored Troops Infantry Regiment, Company D. Uneven spotting, holes, chipping, and spotting throughout, with some of the handwritten text appearing rather faded. Pratt's signature at the bottom right remains clear and bold.
Lot: 415 - BENJAMIN M. PRENTISS
BENJAMIN M. PRENTISS (1819-1901) Union major general who commanded a division at the Battle of Shiloh, subsequently captured and released later in an exchange. Cut signature ‘B. M. Prentiss', adding subscription and rank as ‘Brig Genl Comdg', mounted. Some glue show-through, otherwise very good.
Lot: 416 - CHARLES H HOYT (3)
CHARLES H HOYT (3) (1825-1897) Quartermaster during the Civil War who was promoted to colonel by the end of the war. Includes: D.S. 1p. 4to., Wichita, July 24, 1876, an invoice for the transfer of wood, D.S. 1p. 4to., Falmouth Dec 5, 1862, an invoice for mules, and an undated signature cut from a document. Fine
Lot: 417 - CHARLES HENRY TOMPKINS
CHARLES HENRY TOMPKINS (1830-1915) Union brevet brigadier general who was the first Union army officer to receive the Medal of Honor. Signature cut from a document, mounted. Very good.
Lot: 418 - CHARLES J. PAINE
CHARLES J. PAINE (1833-1916) Union brevet brigadier general, participated in the expedition against Fort Fisher, and more actively engaged following the Battle of Wilmington. Partly-printed war-date D.S. 1p. folio, [n.p.], Jan. 31, 1865, an account of pay and rations acknowledging receipt of such from J. V. Holliday, paymaster of the U.S. Army. Expected folds, otherwise in quite clean condition. WITH: a post-war A.N.S. 1p. 8vo., Boston, Oct. 10, 1887, sending a gentleman thanks for a ‘beautiful ode.' Significant mounting traces to the verso and wear to the edges, just good condition. Two pieces.
Lot: 419 - DAVID HUBBARD
(1792 – 1874) Veteran of the War of 1812, served in the Confederate States House of Representatives as well as Commissioner of the Confederate State Bureau of Indian Affairs for the majority of the Civil War. Cut signature, 6 x 1 in., adding ‘Kinlock, Alabama'. Fine.
Lot: 420 - DON A. PARDEE
(1837 - 1919) Union army veteran, later a U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit Court. T.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Atlanta, Georgia, April 5, 1900. The page is marked ‘2' at the top and ‘Filed in Clerk's Office' at the bottom indicating this is the second page of a court document. Pardee signs at the conclusion as circuit judge. Full length horizontal tear at the bottom fold, repaired on the verso with archival tape, not affecting the signature. Very good.
Lot: 421 - DRAKE DE KAY
DRAKE DE KAY (1836-1896) Union officer, brevetted lieutenant-colonel for gallantry. De Kay served on the staffs of Generals Mansfield, Pope, and Hooker but is likely most remembered for his enormous, bold signature. History notes that it was penned in that manner so that sentinels would be able to recognize passes signed by him at a distance! War-date partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Washington, June 29, 1861. A pass for Charles H. Rogers and son to ‘…go over the bridges & within the lines…'. Folds and two ink blots at bottom, otherwise very good.
Lot: 422 - DUNCAN N. INGRAHAM
DUNCAN N. INGRAHAM (1802 - 1887) Confederate Navy Commodore who served as Chief of Ordnance, Construction and Repair and commanded much of the South Carolina coast during the war. Signature on an album page: 'Dn. Ingraham Captain U.S.N. 25 Dec'r 1860 Spezia Bay'. Very good.
Lot: 423 - EUGENE B. PAYNE
(1835 – 1910) Union lieutenant colonel, brevetted to brigadier general, elected to lead the 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company C, as captain. A.L.S. on Department of the Interior letterhead, Cleveland, Ohio, Sep. 22, 1888. In part: ‘...I have the honor to inform you that the Grand Jury for the northern District...of Ohio will convene on the 1st Monday of October 1888 – The case of Daniel Driscoll...It is desirable that I shall present it to the Grand Jury...'. Stray ink mark and trivial pinholes at the left edge, else very good.
Lot: 424 - EUGENE B. PAYNE
(1835 – 1910) Union lieutenant colonel, brevetted to brigadier general, elected to lead the 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company C, as captain. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., ‘Hd. Qrs. 37th Ills. Vols.', August, 1864. In part: ‘...Co. Com. will send to me the number of non-veterans (not -recruits) now present with their companies. They will also give no. of veterans and recruits who are now absent...' Signed at conclusion, adding rank. Chipping, else very good. Accompanied by three sheets with a detailed list of the requested numbers for companies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and K.
Lot: 425 - EUGENE B. PAYNE
(1835 – 1910) Union lieutenant colonel, brevetted to brigadier general, elected to lead the 37th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company C, as captain. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Waukegan, Illinois, Aug. 19, 1865, voting yes on the resolution ‘...the present Board of Directors and officers of the Union Insurance Company be continued in office and are hereby re-elected for one year...' Payne signs as president of the company. Light spotting, else very good.
Lot: 426 - FRANCIS E. PIERCE
(1833 – 1896) Union colonel, brevetted to brigadier general, wounded in the eye and hand during battles in Virginia in 1864. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., March, 1866, a requisition for the forage of ‘two private horses' in service of the 8th U.S. Veteran Volunteers for the month of March. Twice signed. Toned at the top fold, else very good.
Lot: 427 - GEORGE CADAWALADER
(1806 - 1879) Union major general who served as an advisor to Lincoln and Seward, and on various military boards. Cut signature, 4.25 x 1.75 in., mounted to a card. Fine.
Lot: 428 - GEORGE W. JONES
(1804 - 1896) Democratic congressman who represented Iowa after its admittance into the Union in 1846. He was arrested during the Civil War on accusations of pro-Confederate sympathies. A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., Iowa, April 1, 1892, to a friend mentioning he is at work on his autobiography and requesting details of a political meeting with the late Secretary of the Treasury, Daniel Manning. Fine.
Lot: 429 - GEORGE W. MORGAN
GEORGE W. MORGAN (1820-1893) Union brigadier general, commanded the 3rd Division of the 13th Corps during the Vicksburg Campaign. Signature on a 5 x 3 in. slip, adding ‘Mount Vernon Ohio'. Fine.
Lot: 430 - HENRY E. MCCULLOCH
HENRY E. MCCULLOCH (1816 - 1895) Confederate brigadier general in command of Texas' defensive forces and led a brigade in an attempt to relieve Vicksburg. Rare early A.D.S., 1p. 8.5 x 2.5 in., Gonzales, Tx., Apr. 26, 1845, a receipt for 'one cow & calf' as payment on an outstanding note due to a third party. Light, uneven toning, else fine.
Lot: 431 - HENRY PRINCE
HENRY PRINCE (1811 – 1892) Union brigadier general captured at Cedar Mountain. Later active in the Rapidan and Mine Run Operations. Cut signature adding rank: ‘B Genl'. Fine.
Lot: 432 - HENRY S. GANSVOORT
HENRY S. GANSVOORT (1827-1863) Brevet Brigadier General, fought at Chancellorsville, killed in action at Gettysburg. Scare war-date franking signature on a postal cover: ‘Francine Lt. Col', postmarked Oct. 8, 1862. The letter is addressed to ‘Mrs. Rachel Sheldon' in Newton, New Jersey, wife of Private Daniel Sheldon, 7th New Jersey Infy. Slight soiling as expected, otherwise very good.
Lot: 433 - HENRY SHAW BRIGGS
HENRY SHAW BRIGGS (1824 – 1887) Union brigadier general, colonel and first commander of the 10th Massachusetts Volunteers. Seriously wounded during the Battle of Fair Oaks. Partly printed war date D.S., 1p. 30.5 x 22 in., Alexandria, May 1864, a muster roll document listing 'Enlisted men doing duty at Headquarters rendezvous for drafted men.' Signed as commanding officer. Slightly toned, fine condition.
Lot: 434 - HENRY W. HILLIARD
HENRY W. HILLIARD (1808 – 1892) Unionist U.S. Representative from Alabama and a colonel in the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. In later life, he became a proponent of abolitionism in Brazil. Cut signature. Fine.
Lot: 435 - JAMES W. RIPLEY
(1794-1870) Union brigadier general and Chief of Ordnance. Some modern historians argue his reluctance as Chief of Ordnance to largely adopt breech loading and repeating rifles as standard issue in the early days of the war lengthened the conflict considerably. Uncle of Confederate general Roswell S. Ripley. Good content, war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, June 4, 1863, an Ordnance Office letter to Elisha Colt of the famous Colt arms manufacturing firm, advising him that the Treasury Department has received his invoice and would apply an adjustment of $17,202.14. Ripley may have withheld these funds due to shoddy fabrication, as the printed document included with this letter sets forth War Department regulations concerning the condemnation of ordnance stores. Slight soiling, otherwise very good.
Lot: 436 - JAMES W. WEBB
JAMES W. WEBB 1802 – 1884) American diplomat, newspaper publisher and a New York politician in the Whig and Republican parties. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., New York, Apr. 18, 1883, in part: ‘…I may humbly comply with your request…' Small marginal chip, otherwise fine.
Lot: 437 - JEREMY FRANCIS GILMER
JEREMY FRANCIS GILMER (1818 - 1883) American soldier, mapmaker, and civil engineer most noted for his service as the Chief Engineer of the Confederate States Army during the Civil War. He was crucial in fortifying the defenses of Charleston, Atlanta and Mobile. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Savannah, Georgia, Jan. 7, 1854. In part: ‘...I inferred that you wished to inquire if I would appoint a competent ship carpenter to be present for the inspecting of all the timber and other materials as they are used in the construction...I hope you will not permit anything to delay the work...For your own safety you should undoubtedly have an experienced ship carpenter present, constantly at the yard while the hull is being built...Owing to my many duties here and at Charleston it will be impossible for me to be in New York while the dredge is building: and I shall request someone else say Major Fraser, as he is in the city pretty constantly – to give the necessary supervision...'. Insect damage to the left edge, else very good.
Lot: 438 - JOHN HENRY HAMMOND
JOHN HENRY HAMMOND (1833-1890) Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 5th California Infantry on October 5, 1861, promoted to major in September of 1862 and served as acting adjutant general and chief of staff for General William T. Sherman. War-date A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Nashville, Dec. 13, 1864. In part ‘… I wrote to you some time since telling you of my promotion to Brevet. I have been assigned to the command of a Brigade of Cavalry and have now temporarily a Division…' Some small tears and lightly stained, otherwise very good.
Lot: 439 - JOHN P. SPOFFORD
(1818-1884) Union brevet brigadier general, commanded the 97th New York Volunteer Infantry. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Arlington Height, Virginia, July 7, 1865, a requisition for different paper stock, wafers, sealing wax, tape, ink powder, pen holders, and envelopes for use by Captain Frank Faville of the 97th New York Infantry Regiment. Spofford signs at the left as colonel. Light spotting, mailing folds, else very good.
Lot: 440 - JONES WITHERS
JONES WITHERS (1814 - 1890) Confederate major general, led the 2nd Division of the Army of Tennessee, fighting at Shiloh and at Murfreesboro, where he excelled but with the grievous loss of 2,500 of his 7,700 men engaged. Scarce war-date signature cut from an endorsement and on a slip of paper, adding rank as brigadier general. Mounted.
Lot: 441 - JOSEPH LANMAN
JOSEPH LANMAN (1811-1874) Union rear admiral who saw action in the Pacific Squadron early in the war but later became the commander of the USS Minnesota and led with distinction at both attacks on Fort Fisher. Signed endorsement as Commodore at the conclusion of a war date letter, 1p. legal folio, Norfolk, February 1 1865, written by ensign Freeman Lothrop to Lanman requesting a leave of absence. Lanman signs approving the request. Cosigned by fellow Union admiral ALEXANDER RHIND (1821-1897). Tear at the center fold repaired on the verso with tape, light toning.
Lot: 442 - JOSHUA B. HOWELL
(1806 – 1864) Union officer appointed brigadier general posthumously, fought with distinction at the Siege of Charleston but died as a result of a horse accident at the Siege of Petersburg. D.S., 1p. 4to., Meridian Hill, March 14, 1862, ordnance for the 85th Virginia Volunteers. Signed at the bottom right. Light spotting, else very good.
Lot: 443 - LUCIUS J. GARTRELL
LUCIUS J. GARTRELL (1821 - 1892) American politician and Confederate general during the Civil War. Signed card as Confederate Congressman. Fine.
Lot: 444 - NATHAN KIMBALL
(1823 1898) Union brigadier general who assumed Shields command and defeated Jackson at Kernstown, later wounded at Fredericksburg and Antietam. Partly-printed war-date D.S., 1p. legal folio, [n.p.], March 1865, a ‘List of Articles' laying out items lost or destroyed, including axe handles, shovels, wagon wheels, etc. Kimball signs his approval of the list at the bottom left as brigadier general. Light spotting throughout, else very good.
Lot: 445 - PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF P. H. SHERIDAN
'Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan' (New York: Charles L. Webster & Company), 1891, 486pp. 8vo., Sheridan's account of his life and career, including his career in the U.S. Army as a commander during the Indian Wars and during the Civil War. The book is signed, dated, and stamped on the title page by its former owner, Pennsylvania representative Adam J. Glossbrenner. Very good.
Lot: 446 - PIERRE SOULE
(1801 - 1870) U.S Senator and Minister to Spain in the pre-Civil War era who was the author of the famous Ostend Manifesto of 1854, a document used by southern slaveholders attempting to gain government support for the U.S. to annex Cuba. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], March 11, 1863. In part: ‘...A strong paper recommending the consolidation of the timber agencies for Mississippi and Louisiana into one office and urging Col. Clairborne's claims to the appointment has been placed before you by our mutual friend Gov. Brown. I join most cheerfully in whatever Gov. Brown and other gentlemen who have signed the same document may have written or stated...' Inlaid into slightly larger stock. Very good.
Lot: 447 - ROBERT A. CAMERON
(1828 - 1894) Union brigadier general, fought at New Madrid, Island No. 10 and in the Red River expedition. War-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Thibodaux, Louisiana, Dec. 21, 1864, to New York Governor Reuben Fenton. In part: ‘...The object of this communication is to request you to withhold your action in reference to promotions in the 18th N.Y. Cav. for a short time at least so far as issuing any commissions for it on the recommendations of Col. J.B. Byrne is concerned...A board has been convened for the purpose of examining applicants for promotion in the 18th N.Y. Cav. as to their fitness and qualifications...This request is not made with any desire to...control your action but for the benefit of the service...' Folds, two pinholes at the top center, else fine.
Lot: 448 - ROBERT BARNWELL RHETT, JR.
(1828-1905) Son of South Carolina ‘fire-eater' Robert Rhett. Editor of the secessionist ‘Charleston Mercury' which proclaimed in an ‘Extra' on Dec. 20, 1860: ‘The UNION is DISSOLVED!'. Scarce partly-printed D.S., 6 x 2.75 in., [Charleston], Jan. 10, 1859, a receipt for a one-year subscription to the Charleston Mercury, signed by Rhett at bottom. Very good.
Lot: 449 - ROBERT O. TYLER
ROBERT O. TYLER (1831 - 1874) Union brigadier general, led artillery barrages at Maryes Heights at Fredericksburg, commanded the artillery reserve during the battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where many of his guns were used to help repel Confederate attacks on Union positions such as Cemetery Ridge and Cemetery Hill, as well as during Pickett's Charge on July 3. Good content war-date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1865 to the Adjutant Gen. of Pennsylvania, in paty: '...Please furnish to Capt. Holden AQM a copy of the order assigning me to duty in this city...'. Expertly inlaid, near fine. With engraving.
Lot: 450 - SAMUEL BRECK
SAMUEL BRECK (1834 – 1918) Union brevet brigadier general who also served as Adjutant General of the Army from 1897 to 1898. D.S. 21pp. 8vo., New York City, July 23, 1895, a list of gunners and qualifications for the Department of the East. Fine.
Lot: 451 - SAMUEL G. FRENCH
SAMUEL G. FRENCH (1818 - 1910) Confederate major general who fought under Johnston at Vicksburg and led a division at Atlanta and Franklin. A.L.S. 1p. 5 x 3.5 in., Pensacola, Florida, March 28, 1899, sending autographed cards (not included). Very good.
Lot: 452 - SAMUEL P. SPEAR
(1815-1875) Union brevet brigadier general, led his men during the Second Battle of Ream's Station, Fair Oaks, Petersburg, and Five Forks. Spear was wounded at Five Forks resulting in his resignation. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., ‘Camp near Portsmouth', Nov. 18, 1863, a discharge certificate for Sergeant Hiram H. Hosler of the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry, having served his full three-year term. Spear signs at the bottom right as Colonel of the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Several tears along the folds, some of which have been repaired with tape.
Lot: 453 - SAMUEL W. FERGUSON
SAMUEL W. FERGUSON (1834 - 1917) Confederate brigadier general who served with Beauregard until Shiloh, then under Wheeler in the Carolinas. When suggested for promotion, Wheeler vociferously condemned Ferguson. Good content A.L.S. 'S.W. Ferguson' at the bottom of a Oct. 21, 1915 letter sent to him seeking addresses of various C.S.A. officers. In the lengthy A.L.S. at the bottom sent from Biloxi on Oct. 28. Ferguson replies that he does not recall one of the names listed. He adds: '...My dwelling in So. Ca. was burned some years ago, and with it all books, memoranda, etc., in fact everything recalling to the War...I have been most of the time out of contact with those who were with me during the War...for almost four years I was in South America in the Andes Mountains. Almost all of my classmates & other army friends are dead...the only name on your list which I am familiar with is Kirkland...'. Very good.
Lot: 454 - THOMAS J. WOOD
THOMAS J. WOOD (1823 - 1906) Union major general who fought at Chickamauga and with Sherman at Atlanta and Franklin. Two items: a war-date partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Nashville, May 19, 1863, a discharge of George W. Wilder of the 58th Ill. Vols. Attached to Wilder's ‘pay stub' by staple. A small hole just above Wood's signature, otherwise very good. WITH: an A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Dayton, Nov. 15, 1888, to Gen. Henry M. Cist, in part: ‘…Herewith I send you a narrative which I think will answer your request, and meet the views of yourself and Genl. [Abraham?] Piatt, in regard to your enterprise connected with the…'Life of Genl. Thomas'…'. Boldly penned, expertly inlaid and fine. HENRY M. CIST (1836-1912) was brigadier general in the Union army and author of the famed first-person Civil War account 'The Army of the Cumberland'. ABRAHAM PIATT (1821-1908) was brevet brigadier general who saw action at Second Bull Run and was wounded in action at Fredericksburg. Expertly inlaid and very good. Two pieces.
Lot: 455 - THOMAS M HUBBARD
THOMAS M HUBBARD (1838-1915) Colonel from Maine during the Civil War who was awarded the honorary grade of brevet brigadier general for meritorious service. War-date D.S. 1p. folio, [n.p., n.d.], a report of items that were lost or destroyed in April 1864. Hubbard signs at the bottom. Fine.
Lot: 456 - THOMAS WILLIAMS
(1806-1872) U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania, one of the seven prosecutors during the Impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson. Black ink signature 'Tho. Williams' on a 5 x 2 in slip cut from another document. Fine condition.
Lot: 457 - UNION BREVET BRIGADIER GENERALS (2)
UNION BREVET BRIGADIER GENERALS (2) A fine set of signatures of various Union brigadier generals, includes: JACOB SYPHER (1837-1905) a staff officer in charge of court-martial duty and later attorney, two signatures; and WILLIAM STOUGHTON (1827-1888) an attorney and commander of the 11th Michigan Infantry, two signatures. Lightly toned, else very fine.
Lot: 458 - UNION BREVET BRIGADIER GENERALS (4)
Lot of four signed items by Union brevet brigadier generals, in various formats. Signers include: EDWARD W. SMITH (war-date special order, ordering a ‘military commission'), JOHN TILLSON (D.S.), JAMES TOTTEN (pay receipt), and CHARLES THOMAS (A.L.S., discussing a monetary account); WITH: war-date cut signature of an unidentified brevet brigadier general of the 48th U.S. Infantry. Five pieces, overall very good.
Lot: 459 - WILLIAM B. BATE
WILLIAM B. BATE (1826 - 1905) Confederate major general, later governor of Tennessee and a senator. He fought in multiple engagements throughout the war, was wounded three times, and had six horses shot out from under him. Signed card, ‘Wm. B. Bate', adding rank 'Maj. Gen'l C.S.A.' Lightly stained, otherwise very good.
Lot: 460 - WILLIAM BOWEN CAMPBELL
(1807 - 1867) Brigadier general who chaired a convention of Tennessee Unionists that mapped out a plan to bring the state back into the Union. Cut signature, 4.75 x 0.75 in., marked ‘Bath, Maine' on the reverse. Fine.
Lot: 461 - WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE
WILLIAM D. WHIPPLE (1826 - 1902) Union brigadier general and Chief of Staff of George H. Thomas at Chattanooga and Atlanta. Three Special Orders individually signed. Includes: a war-date manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., ‘Head Quarters Dept. of Va. etc.' Fort Monroe, Sept. 28, 1861, titled ‘Special Orders No. 56, and reading, in part: ‘…Capt. Leon Barward late of the 1st Regiment New York Volunteers having been appointed Captain in the 9th Regiment New York Vols…will repair to Newport News…'. Toned, weakened folds. WITH: two post-war printed Special Orders, 1p. 4to. each, the first Sept. 16, 1871, regarding a leave of absence, and the second Oct. 30, 1871, extending a leave, both very good. Three pieces.
Lot: 462 - WILLIAM E. LE ROY
(1818 – 1888) Union rear admiral who commanded the USS Keystone State and the USS Oneida during the Civil War. Personally accepted the surrender of the Confederate States Navy ironclad CSS Tennessee. A.E.S. on the verso of an A.L.S. on Bureau of Navigation letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, July 3, 1876, in which the chief of the bureau directs Lt. J.A. Chesley to ‘Report to Rear Admiral Le Roy, for the command of the USS Steamer Manhattan'. Le Roy signs on the verso stating Chesley reported on July 7, 1876. Minor tears along the mailing folds, foxing to the left margin and some light spotting throughout. All text remains clear, and Le Roy's signature is unaffected.
Lot: 463 - WILLIAM H FRENCH AND DON CARLOS BUELL
WILLIAM H FRENCH AND DON CARLOS BUELL WILLIAM H. FRENCH (1815-1881) Union brigadier general, he rose to temporarily command a corps within the Army of the Potomac, which he commanded at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. He was relieved of active field duty following poor performance by his command during the Mine Run Campaign in late 1863. Manuscript L.S., 1p. 4to., war date, Fredericksburg, Dec 6, 1862. In part ‘…We, the undersigned Commissioned officers of 66th Reg, N.Y. Vols do respectfully solicit that Captain John Dopper [?] of the 66th Reg. N.Y. Vols at present nominally acting as Lieut. Colonel, be commissioned to fill one of the positions in the Field, now become vacant through the resignation of our late worthy Colonel Joseph. H. Pinckney…' A.E.S. on verso by DON CARLOS BUELL (1818-1898), a brigadier general who led Union armies in two great Civil War battles—Shiloh and Perryville. Some clean splits not affecting the signatures, otherwise very good.
Lot: 464 - WILLIAM H. MORRIS
(1827-1900) Union brigadier general who fought in the Peninsula, and led a brigade at Bristoe, Mine Run, and Spotsylvania, where he was severely wounded. A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., [n.p.], May 2, 1899. Morris speaks of being on the mend after a spout of bad health and visiting North Long Beach for the summer. Inlaid into 4to. stock. Fine.
Lot: 465 - WILLIAM H. MORRIS
(1827 - 1900) Union brigadier general who fought in the Peninsula, and led a brigade at Bristoe, Mine Run, and Spotsylvania, where he was severely wounded. War-date L.S., 1p. 4to., Harrisons Landing, Virginia, Aug. 4, 1862, a direct order from the commanding general to hold command and be ready to move on short notice. Morris signs his approval of this order at the bottom left, endorsed on the verso by CHARLES VAN WYCK (1824-1895), Union brigadier general who served throughout the war in operations about Charleston. Light spotting, else very good.
Lot: 466 - WILLIAM H. POWELL
WILLIAM H. POWELL (1825 – 1904) Union brigadier general, began his service as a captain, and quickly ascended to higher roles in the cavalry, including commanding a regiment, a brigade, and then a division. Awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism at Sinking Creek, Virginia, when, as leader of a group of 22 men, he captured an enemy camp and took over 100 prisoners without the loss of a single man. Good content war-date A.L.S. as Colonel, 2nd WV Cav., 1p. 4to, 'Camp Piatt', June 25, 1863 to Union Gen. ELIAKIM P. SCAMMON at Charleston, West Virginia advising him of actions taken on behalf of Colonel J.C. Paxton, whom Scammon had had dismissed from the service. In part: '...I learn through a very reliable source that Hon. Lowry, Speaker of the House in Penn. intends making an effort toward re-instating Col. J.C. Paxton, in the Service and that said Lowry to my own personal knowledge has written a letter to Benj [sic] Stanton Secy. of War [Edwin Stanton was Secretary of War and Benjamin Stanton was a M.C. from Ohio] claiming that great injustice has been done Paxton by you, in causing his dismissal from the service...' Some uneven toning, wear to the top margin and a pencil note at bottom, else very good.
Lot: 467 - WILLIAM HOFFMAN
WILLIAM HOFFMAN (1807-1884) Union brevet major general, Commissary General of Prisoners. A.L.S. 1p. 4to., Fort Niagara, July 17, 1890, in part ‘…I cannot refrain from expressing to you my deepest regret that you were not made Q.M. gen. Any disappointment you may feel shall not weigh heavily upon you since you have so many true friends…' Unevenly toned with the ink bleeding, otherwise fine.
Lot: 468 - WILLIAM P. CARLIN
WILLIAM P. CARLIN (1829-1903) Indian Fighter and Union brigadier general who defeated Jeff Thompson at Fredericktown and led a corps at Chickamauga and Atlanta. Bold war-date signature ‘W. B. Carlin' as Major General, penned on a lined slip taken from a larger document. Very good.
Lot: 469 - WILLIAM R. COX
WILLIAM R. COX (1832-1919) Confederate brigadier general wounded five times at Chancellorsville, commanded a regiment at the Wilderness and Cedar Creek. A.L.S. on Congressional letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, April 28, 1886, to B. W. Austin, in part: '...Please extend to the Members of the Northeastern Historical and Library Society of Sioux City, Iowa, the assurances of my high appreciation of the honor conferred by my election to an Honorary Membership...'. Fine.
Lot: 470 - WILLIAM R. COX
WILLIAM R. COX (1832 - 1919) Confederate brigadier general wounded five times at Chancellorsville, commanded a regiment at the Wilderness and Cedar Creek. Signed card ‘Wm. Cox', with rank of brigadier general. Fine.
Lot: 471 - WILLIAM W. HUNTER
WILLIAM W. HUNTER (1803 - 1892) Confederate naval officer, he tendered his resignation from the U.S. Navy and enlisted with the CSN on June 6, 1861, to rank from March 26, 1861. He served as captain in the Provisional Navy from Jan. 7, 1864, to rank from May 13, 1863 and commanded naval defenses on the coast of Texas from 1861-63. He later commanded the Savannah Squadron from 1863-64, assuming command June 1863. Scarce A.L.S. with integral address leaf, 1p. 4to., Norfolk, Sep. 10, 1841 to Capt. John McLaughlin, then heavily engaged fighting the Seminoles in Florida. He writes, in part: '...I am now fully authorized to confirm any act you may execute in realation to Patent, &c in Russia. Get Bidineo[?] to build a large Steamer forthwith. We will make an arrangement satisfactory to us both...I keep the Sec'y up to the mark. I will be in Washington in a week...with drawings...to make the contracts...Please write to me all the news...'. A few brief splits, else very good.
Lot: 472 - (NATHANIEL LYON)
(1818-1861) Union brigadier general who met with Confederate representatives and declared ‘This means war', he later put down the pro-Confederate Missouri militia and faced Ben McCulloch at Wilson's Creek where he was killed in action. Steel engraving, 6 x 8.75 in., of the general in uniform. The engraving was done for the purpose of being included in the Rebellion Record. Very good.
Lot: 473 - 2nd MAINE VOLS. SOLDIER’S LETTER
2nd MAINE VOLS. SOLDIER'S LETTER Soldier's letter from G. C. Rogers of Co. D, 2nd Maine Infantry, 3pp. 8vo., Washington, [n.d.], to an unnamed correspondent, in part: ‘…I received your lines and was glad to hear from you…my health has never been better and I no that I never found a place where I have been well [contented with] as I be hear time slips a way past 2 years will go before any one thinks of it wee have a good time every day I wished it wood [continue] wee drove them out of this post day before yesterday…we will give them hell before long…'. Rogers concludes with friendly content. Penned on imprinted letterhead showing the White House, very good.
Lot: 474 - DISCHARGE OF A 44TH IOWA INFANTRY SOLDIER
DISCHARGE OF A 44TH IOWA INFANTRY SOLDIER Partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Davenport, Sept. 15, 1864, a discharge of Private Peter Feikert by reason of ‘…expiration of terms of service…'. Signed by mustering officer Alexander Chambers, Capt. 18th Infantry. Weakened folds reinforced with archival tape on verso, small hole at center, otherwise very good.
Lot: 475 - ORDNANCE FOR THE 5TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES
ORDNANCE FOR THE 5TH PENNSYLVANIA RESERVES Partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Mar. 2, 1962, an invoice for ordnance and ordnance stores including muskets, bayonets, cartridge boxes and so forth issued to Co. D, 5th Penn. Reserves. Very good.
Lot: 476 - SENDING CAMP EQUIPMENT TO MORRIS ISLAND
SENDING CAMP EQUIPMENT TO MORRIS ISLAND War-date manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., Head Quarters Quartermaster's Department, Charleston, March 17, 1861, forwarding mess pans, coffee pots and other camp equipage to Morris Island. Light offsetting at bottom margin, otherwise very good.
Lot: 477 - SENDING PAROLED P.O.W.S TO ANNAPOLIS
SENDING PAROLED P.O.W.S TO ANNAPOLIS A pair of documents relative to the transfer of two paroled prisoners of war of the 1st Maryland Vols. to Annapolis: the first a partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Baltimore, Oct. 1, 1862, titled ‘Special Orders No. 111' and sent on behalf of Gen. John Wool transferring the prisoners to Annapolis ‘without delay'. The second is an A.L.S. of the Marshal of Police, 1p. 8vo., Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1862, confirming the transfer. Two pieces, very good.
Lot: 478 - 19TH CENTURY CENSUS SHOWS A DECLINE IN SLAVERY
19TH CENTURY CENSUS SHOWS A DECLINE IN SLAVERY Newspaper ‘The Evansville Daily Journal', 4pp., Indiana, March 5, 1861, most notably detailing recent census information. In part: ‘...from 1790 to 1800 the aggregate increase was but 1,400,000, the increase from 1850 to 1860 was 8,400,000, or more than the entire population in 1810...exceeding that of any European nation, except Russia...the ratio of increase amongst the whites is much greater than that of the black...the slave population is following behind the free in progress...the slave population is declining. In twenty years it will not be more than 10 percent of the whole. Thus one of the great social and political elements of the country is sensibly on the decline...The old states have relatively far less slave population, while the whole increase of slaves, and three-fourths the whole number have accumulated round the Gulf of Mexico...parallel tendencies of black population to the Gulf of Mexico, and of white population to the Northwest...' Marginal tears, else very good.
Lot: 479 - CIVIL WAR ‘IN THE FIELD’ ENVELOPE
CIVIL WAR ‘IN THE FIELD' ENVELOPE Original Civil War envelope from the U.S.A. Medical Department to the commanding officer of the 1st Kentucky Artillery, Co. C, ‘In the Field'. The envelope is dated Feb. 3rd, 1864 with a ‘Not Called For' stamp. The flap bears a near full length tear, else very good. The 1st Kentucky Artillery, also known as Cobb's Artillery, was part of the Orphan Brigade of the Confederate States Army, participating in battles at Shiloh, Baton Rouge, Jonesborough, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and more.
Lot: 480 - CIVIL WAR STEEL ENGRAVING OF MORRIS ISLAND
A Civil War era steel engraving, 10 x 7.25 in., presented in a 14 x 11.25 in. black frame. The engraving depicts the engineer's depot on Morris Island showing the laborers and soldiers hard at work. It is based off a sketch by William T. Crane, a ‘special artist' for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper throughout the war, a notable newspaper that depicted American life from 1855-1922. 244 drawings of Crane's appeared in the paper. Fine condition.
Lot: 481 - JOHN A. WINSLOW
JOHN A. WINSLOW (1811 - 1873) Union naval officer and captain of the 'Kearsarge', he was active against Confederate blockade runners, most notably in his battle against Raphael Semmes' 'Alabama'. Cabinet photo, 3.75 x 5.5, sepia, chest up seated pose in uniform, published by Handy: Washington D.C., mounted, signed on the verso of the mount. Slightly worn, chip to image, else fine.
Lot: 482 - CALEB STRONG
CALEB STRONG (1745 - 1819) Twelve-time Governor of Massachusetts, first elected Senator from that state and a member of the Hartford Convention. Signature on a small slip, very good.
Lot: 483 - JOHN BROOKS
JOHN BROOKS (1752 - 1825) American revolutionary patriot and physician, Brooks was a Concord Minuteman who also helped fortify Bunker Hill on the night preceding the battle. Bold signature on a small slip, mounted. Mounting stains at edges, just slightly brushing Brooks' paraph, else very good and offered with a fine portrait engraving.
Lot: 484 - NATHANIEL PEABODY
(1742 - 1823) American Revolutionary patriot and militia general who served in the Rhode Island expedition, a delegate to the Continental Congress and a representative of New Hampshire in many conferences promoting the Revolutionary cause. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. sm. folio, New Hampshire, Dec. 27, 1796, a land deed where Gideon Farris has sold his land to Joseph Morritt for the sum of $152.00. Peabody signs at the conclusion. Light spotting throughout, else fine.
Lot: 485 - WOODBURY LANGDON
WOODBURY LANGDON (1739-1805) Colonist, a merchant and statesman from New Hampshire. Signature on a small slip, mounted. Very good.
Lot: 486 - 'SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL' INITIATION CERTIFICATES
'SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL' INITIATION CERTIFICATES A pair documents commemorating the initiations of members into the Masonic society 'The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine' or 'Shriners International' as it is known today. Both 1p. 13.5 x 10 in. (sight), Washington D.C., 1921 and 22, recognizing the admittance of Gustav and Frederick Bucholz respectively into the order. They are decorated with various Masonic symbols and motifs. Both toned, matted and framed.
Lot: 487 - 1809 LAND GRANT FROM HILLSBORO, NH
1809 LAND GRANT FROM HILLSBORO, NH Partly-printed D.S. 1p. legal folio, Hillsboro, June 17, 1809, in which Ephraim Rand and Daniel Flood sell for $1,300 a ‘…tract of land in Warner in the County of Hillsboro' to James Donovan. Toned folds with chipping and splitting thereon, light foxing in areas, floated on a tan mat and presented in a simple wood frame. Not examined out of frame.
Lot: 488 - 'TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER' ILLUSTRATION
'TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER' ILLUSTRATION A fine hand drawn illustration by American artist Frank Morgan, 6.5 x 4.5 in. (sight), depicting a winter scene of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider in Washington D.C. with a guard standing by. Signed in the bottom right by the artist. Matted. Very fine condition.
Lot: 489 - ‘COME AND HEAR THE TRUTH’
‘COME AND HEAR THE TRUTH' A pamphlet advertising a Klan rally, 6 x 9.5 in., reading ‘…K.K.K.K. COME and hear the TRUTH about the KLAN, SPEAKERS IMPERIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF N.H. AND VT. AND REV. R. A. BURDICK of TROY, N.Y…' Lightly toned with one-fold, otherwise fine.
Lot: 490 - ‘HARBOR FESTIVAL’ POSTER
‘HARBOR FESTIVAL' POSTER An impressive advertising poster from 1979 measuring 59 x 45 in., depicting New York Harbor full of many ships from around the world, including an aircraft carrier, several tall ships, and a large white silhouette of a cruise ship. It also features captions for the events that will transpire at the event, including ‘Fireworks,' ‘Sailing Regattas,' Navy Ship Tours,' ‘Canoe Cavalcade,' and many more. Fine.
Lot: 491 - ‘OPERATION SAIL’ POSTER
‘OPERATION SAIL' POSTER A patriotic commemorative poster from the bicentennial year of 1976 measuring 60 x 45 in., depicting what is called ‘Operation Sail' in which sailboats of all shapes and sizes sailed past the New York City waterfront including the Eagle from the United States, the Amerigo Vespucci from Italy, and the Kruzenshtern from the Soviet Union. Fine.
Lot: 492 - 1934A $20.00 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE, INVERTED REVERSE
1934A $20.00 FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE, INVERTED REVERSE Banknote previously offered by C.A.A./Heritage in their 2003 St. Louis Auction, Lot 26672. Their description reads: 'Fr. 2055-L $20 1934A Inverted Reverse Federal Reserve Note, Very Good. Rather heavily circulated, with remnants of purple bank stamps on the left side of the obverse.' Sold in original CAA/Heritage acetate sleeve, untouched since the note was purchased.
Lot: 493 - 1965 WORLD’S FAIR SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
Pair of white and blue porcelain salt and pepper shakers, 2.5 in. tall, from the 1965 World's Fair held in New York. The theme of the fair was ‘Peace Through Understanding' which was symbolized by a 12-story-high model of the earth dubbed the ‘Unisphere'. Both shakers are miniature models of the Unisphere on a base which reads ‘1964 – New York World's Fair – 1965'. Fine.
Lot: 494 - 19TH CENTURY NEW YORK ENGRAVINGS (7)
19TH CENTURY NEW YORK ENGRAVINGS (7) A good lot of seven b/w engravings featuring scenes of locations in New York State, varying sizes and publishers, 1811-1870, including the New York Exchange, the New York House of Refuge, Park Row, Saratoga Springs, the Mohawk River, a view of Albany, etc. Conditions vary but mostly fine.
Lot: 495 - CAMPELL PRINTING CO. POSTERS (5)
Lot of five posters printed by the Campbell Print Company in Des Moines IA, each 13.5 x 11 in., two sided, circa 1940s, depicting illustrations of different sports including baseball, basketball, football, dancing, and one celebrating the Fourth of July. All lightly toned with tears or chips around the margins, overall good. Accompanied by an original order form from the Campbell Printing Co. and a mailing envelope. Five items.
Lot: 496 - CARTE-DE-VISITE OF A GENTLEMAN FROM SALT LAKE CITY
CARTE-DE-VISITE OF A GENTLEMAN FROM SALT LAKE CITY An original carte-de-visit showing a gentleman in head and shoulders who is identified as ‘J. M. Gaertner' of Salt Lake City, Sept. 10, 1869. Backstamp by Savage & Ottinger. Slight fading and foxing, otherwise very good and worthy of further research.
Lot: 497 - DEALER'S EPHEMERA LOT INCLUDES GRAPHIC DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND MILITARY ITEMS
DEALER'S EPHEMERA LOT INCLUDES GRAPHIC DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND MILITARY ITEMS A sizable collection of 45 items of assorted historical prints and ephemera, including several items related to the inventions of Thomas Edison, the United States Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, as well as a collection of papers relating to interior design in the late 1940s. Totaling approximately 45 pieces in all, ranging in date from 1876 to 1947. Exhibits varying degrees of darkened toning, soiling, and tearing throughout; many pages have been unbound or detached. Good to fair conditions. An eclectic group worthy of further research! Ex: Manuscript Society. Highlights include: three Edison advertisements, including for his patented Kinetoscope and lightbulbs, ca. 1896-1918. Largest measuring 11.5 x 16 in.; approximately 35 pieces related to 'The Color Committee of 1946-47', consisting of magazine clippings, hand-drawn design drafts, among other ephemera. Housed within a portfolio measuring 13 x 16 in.; 'Pan Am Clipper Club' membership certificate, naming the recipient as 'having flown round-the-world by Clipper…', Dec. 20, 1948, mounted to an outside sheet to an overall size of 18.25 x 15.25 in.; an oversize unbound volume 'The Army and Navy of the United States, 1776-1891', part three, section four. (Philadelphia: George Barrie, 1891), incomplete, containing at least three full page engravings; the cover (only) for 'Frank Leslie's Illustrated Historical Register of the Centennial Exposition, 1876', matted to an overall size of 14.75 x 20 in; a printed reproduction drawing of Thomas Edison's Kinetographic Camera, originally patented on August 31, 1897; three maritime maps and graphs, two of which are attributed to the U.S. Coast Guard. Largest measuring 16.5 x 11 in. Overall very good condition.
Lot: 498 - GOODYEAR FACTORY PHOTOGRAPH
Original b/w photo, 8 x 10 in., an aerial view of the Goodyear factory in Akron, Ohio, likely ca. 1920s. Thick smoke is seen at the top of the picture billowing from the factory. A fine photo displaying only some light creasing at the margins. Overall very good.
Lot: 499 - ICE CREAM POSTER
ICE CREAM POSTER An amusing poster measuring 45 x 35 in., depicting a young girl looking with glee through the banister of a staircase at three scoops of strawberry ice cream with the caption ‘A NUTRITIOUS DAIRY FOOD…' Printed by the Weller Company of Philadelphia. Fine.
Lot: 500 - JOSEPH HOPKINSON
JOSEPH HOPKINSON (1770 - 1842) Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, later a prominent federal judge and the author of the hymn ‘Hail Columbia'. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio., Philadelphia, Apr. 5, 1798, an indenture between Thomas Mifflin, Jr. and Michael Darby, signed as a witness. Also signed by THOMAS MIFFLIN, JR. A bit faded, else very good.
Lot: 501 - NINETEENTH CENTURY SALVATION ARMY PHOTO GROUP (18)
NINETEENTH CENTURY SALVATION ARMY PHOTO GROUP (18) A fascinating group of 18 cabinet cards 'Heilsarmee' (Salvation Army) employees and supporters, all wearing various hats, pins and other insignia. These images were taken in New York City by various photographers, and the 'Heilsarmee' regalia suggests that the subjects are German immigrants now residing in Manhattan. Condition ranges from good to very good, with photos comprising formal portraits of officers, children and families alike. Worthy of further research!
Lot: 502 - PHOTOGRAPH PORTFOLIOS OF THE 1893 CHICAGO WORLD’S FAIR
Great set of ten photograph portfolios for the 1893 World's Fair held in Chicago, unpaginated, though each approx. 16pp. 13.5 x 11 in., published by The Werner Company. Each ‘Art Series' were published weekly, the first Dec. 11, 1893, and the tenth Feb. 12, 1894. Images include: grandiose buildings, waterways, statues, the Ferris wheel, reproductions of the ships in the fleet of Christopher Columbus, gondolas, artistic renderings of attendees, reproductions of German villages, state buildings, a Bedouin encampment, 'exotic' women, reproductions of Russian architecture, foreign men posing in their native attire, and much more. Accompanied by duplicates of series one, two, three, eight, nine and ten. Conditions vary with some of the covers completely detached. Overall, very good.
Lot: 503 - TEMPERANCE PLEDGES
TEMPERANCE PLEDGES An original sheet of perforated ‘pledges' published by the Centenary Temperance Society in Philadelphia, 11 x 8 in., with coupons to be filled-out to promise to abstain from ‘intoxicating liquor'; and two for attendance to the Society's Sunday School. Fine condition.
Lot: 504 - (1964 ELECTION EPHEMERA)
(1964 ELECTION EPHEMERA) A group of eight pieces of political material ca. 1964. Includes: an original copy of the Congressional Record printed Nov. 11, 1964; a 1964 DNC directory; three original tickets to the 1964 DNC and an original Convention program. Also includes a photo of Robert F. Kennedy with a printed signature, and a letter beading a secretarial signature. Eight pieces.
Lot: 505 - (WARREN G. HARDING)
(WARREN G. HARDING) A printed poster 10 x 15 in. (sight), shows President Warren Harding at the Gettysburg battlefield with military leaders Pershing, Lejeune, and Butler, as U.S. Marines reenact Pickett's legendary charge. Originally printed June 22, 1922 in the ‘Mid-Week Pictorial' of the New York Times. Toned but appears very good, set into a simple wood frame which bears some wear and chipping. Not examined out of frame.
Lot: 506 - BARBARA BUSH
(1925 - 2018) First Lady to President George H. W. Bush, known for her advocacy for family literacy and children's health. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a candid shot of Bush in a seated position. The printed inscription appears at the bottom margin with Bush adding her signature in blue ink. Small stain at the top center, else very good.
Lot: 507 - BARBARA BUSH
(1925 - 2018) First Lady to President George H. W. Bush, known for her advocacy for family literacy and children's health. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a full-length view of Bush on the White House porch. Signed at the bottom margin in blue ink. The edges have curled up slightly, else fine.
Lot: 508 - BETTY AND GERALD FORD
BETTY AND GERALD FORD BETTY FORD (1918-2011), wife of GERALD FORD (1913 - 2006) 38th President of the United States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. A signed copy of her book ‘The Times of My Life' (New York: Harper & Row), 1978, 305pp. 8vo., signed by Betty in black ink with the inscription, ‘To Anthony Schilling, My best wishes, Betty Ford, October 26, 1984' and also signed by Gerald in bold black ink: ‘With Best Regards, Gerald R. Ford, 3/9/86.' Very good.
Lot: 509 - FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ELECTION
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ELECTION Two pieces relative to the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, includes an original 8 x 10 in. b/w campaign photo of Roosevelt in head and shoulders, with handwritten paper label affixed to verso reading: 'Official Campaign photo for 1944 election...taken August 1944,...Hyde Park...Photograph by Leon Perskie...'. Together with a brief war-date A.L.S. on a postcard by Neville Hetherington, New York, Nov. 7, 1942, presumably a British ex-pat. In part: '...Election day here...Thought I would dash you a card. Great place this U.S.A....'. Photo bears light creasing, otherwise very good. Two pieces.
Lot: 510 - HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON (b. 1947) First Lady, wife of Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, U.S. Senator from New York, Secretary of State, and Democratic candidate for President. Her book ""Hard Choices"" (New York: Simon and Schuster), 2014, 635pp. 4to., first edition. Boldly Signed ""Hillary"" on the front flyleaf in blue ink. Fine.
Lot: 511 - LINCOLN ASSASSINATION - WILLIAM H. SEWARD CHECK
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION - WILLIAM H. SEWARD CHECK (WILLIAM H. SEWARD) (1801 - 1872) American politician and Lincoln's Secretary of State, responsible for preventing official European recognition of the Confederacy. A blank check from the account of ‘Wm. H. Seward & Co., Bankers', 8.5 x 3 in., with stub present, also blank. Staining at bottom, otherwise very good. The banking house known as Wm. H. Seward & Co. was established in Auburn, New York, in 1860/61.
Lot: 512 - MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER
(1896 - 1979) First Lady, wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States. T.L.S. on her personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Palm Desert, California, Jan. 19, 1963. In part: ‘...Thank you...for the film you sent me. I enjoyed every minute of the National Bake off and learned a great deal about cooking and people...' Sold with original transmittal envelope. Fine; WITH a printed card from President JOHN F. KENNEDY, sending his thanks to John W. DeVine for his congratulations upon his inauguration. Kennedy's printed signature appears at the conclusion. Small stain just next to the signature but not intruding on it. Accompanied the original White House envelope, dated April 8, 1961. The envelope displays some spotting throughout, overall very good.
Lot: 513 - ROSALYNN CARTER
(b. 1927) First Lady, wife of Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a portrait view of Carter. Mounting remnants on the verso, else fine.
Lot: 514 - THE DEATH OF JOHN F. KENNEDY IN THE PRESS
THE DEATH OF JOHN F. KENNEDY IN THE PRESS Collection of press reports on the life and death of President John F. Kennedy. Included is a copy of the 'Staten Island Advance', Nov.25, 1963 covering Kennedy's funeral (torn at center fold, toned), six contemporary copies of 'Look' magazine including two issues printing excerpts of William Manchester's 'The Death of a President', 'The Day JFK Died', and 'The President and His Son' (2), and a 1964 'John F. Kennedy Memorial Album' magazine. Generally very good.
Lot: 515 - THE WHITE HOUSE
Excellent lot of twenty 8 x 10 in. professional photographs of the White House, taken at different times of the year. All are stamped on verso: 'OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPH...1993' and emanate from the estate of Rex Scouten, Chief Usher at the White House from 1969 to 1986.
Lot: 516 - WILLIAM J. CLINTON
WILLIAM J. CLINTON(b. 1946) Forty-second President of the United States, the second to be impeached. Signed book, Clinton's 'Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy', (New York: Alfred A. Knopf), 2011, 192pp. 8vo. Clinton signs in black ink on the title page. In fine condition.
Lot: 517 - (DANIEL WEBSTER)
(DANIEL WEBSTER) (1782 - 1852) American lawyer and statesman who verbally jousted with Calhoun in the Senate and later supported Clay's compromise measures on slavery. Bound copy of Webster's speech supporting the Compromise of 1850 proposed by Senator Henry Clay. The pamphlet is titled: ‘Speech of Daniel Webster Delivered in the Senate of the United States...On the Compromise Resolutions of Mr. Clay', given in the Senate on March 7, 1850, 36pp. 8vo., lacks the front cover. Despite the strong opposition from President Zachary Taylor and former Vice President John C. Calhoun, the Compromise was eventually put into effect in late 1850. By this time Taylor had died, succeeded by Millard Fillmore who found support for the bill after a controversial Texas-New Mexico boundary bill. The first few pages are a bit soiled, else very good.
Lot: 518 - ALEXANDER W. RANDALL
ALEXANDER W. RANDALL (1819 - 1872) Postmaster General under Andrew Johnson, he raised six regiments for the Union by the end of July, 1861. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. folio, Washington, Nov. 24, 1868, the appointment of George G. Watson to serve as postmaster in Foster, Ky. Folds, else very good.
Lot: 519 - CARL E. MILLIKEN
(1877 – 1961) American politician and business executive, 51st Governor of Maine and chief spokesman for the Motion Picture Association of America, the industry's first self-censorship body. I.S.P., 10 x 13 in. b/w, a chest, up studio portrait. Fine.
Lot: 520 - CHAMP CLARK
(1850 - 1921) American politician who served as Speaker of the House from 1911-19, an ally of President Woodrow Wilson who helped pass legislation for his progressive agenda. Signature on a card, 5 x 3.25 in. The verso bears an A.N.S. penned by highschooler John T. Ackerson, New Jersey, July 12, 1915, requesting Champ's autograph. Minor stain above Champ's signature, not intruding, else fine. Accompanied by original envelope.
Lot: 521 - CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS SR
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS SR (1807 - 1886) American diplomat and author, son of John Quincy Adams, U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom during the Civil War, he played a key role in keeping Britain neutral and helped settle the 'Alabama' claims. Cut and mounted signature. Fine.
Lot: 522 - CLARE BOOTH LUCE
(1903 – 1987) American writer and politician, the first woman appointed to an ambassadorial post abroad. S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, a chest, up view of a young Luce. Signed at the bottom right in blue ink. Fine.
Lot: 523 - DEWITT CLINTON
DEWITT CLINTON (1769 - 1828) American politician, Mayor of New York City and later Governor of New York, and ardent campaigner for the construction of the Erie Canal. Partly-printed D.S. as Governor of New York, 1p. oblong folio, Albany, Mar. 18, 1820, appointing two gentleman as 'Venue-masters or Auctioneers...'. of Columbia County. Weakened folds and a few separations at middle, toning, otherwise very good.
Lot: 524 - ED DERWINSKI
ED DERWINSKI (1926-2012) American politician from Illinois and Secretary of Veterans Affairs under George W. Bush. Two T.L.S.'s on executive letterhead, both 1p. 4to., Washington D.C., one August 21, 1970 and the other July 5, 1989, congratulation a college student on being named to Dean's list and responding to a request for an autograph respectively. Both in fine condition.
Lot: 525 - EDWARD KENNEDY
(1932-2009) Democratic senator from Massachusetts, brother of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a standing chest-up portrait, signed in blue ink at the lower margin. In fine condition.
Lot: 526 - EDWARD M. KENNEDY
EDWARD M. KENNEDY (1932 – 2009) American politician and senator, the brother of John F. Kennedy. A fine collection of items relating to Kennedy, including his signature three times on U.S. Senate letterhead. This lot is comprised of two T.L.S.s, 1p. 4to. each, June of 1964, between Modernage Photographic Services, Inc. and Kennedy's press assistant, Theresa Haddad, regarding an order of photos of the senator to be produced with the signatures provided on U.S. Senate letterhead (three on one page). This lot is accompanied by two of the mentioned photos, 8 x 10 in. b/w of Kennedy and one negative. The page bearing his signatures displays a small spot of foxing at the upper left corner, else very good.
Lot: 527 - ELIHU ROOT
ELIHU ROOT (1845-1937) Secretary of War under William McKinley and Secretary of State under Theodore Roosevelt; awarded the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation in European and Latin American disputes. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Washington, June 18, 1907, approving citizenship for Joseph J. Brown. Floated on a white mat and set into a glossy black frame. Exhibits folds with some splitting thereon, otherwise very good but not examined out of frame.
Lot: 528 - FRANCIS E. SPINNER
FRANCIS E. SPINNER (1802- 1890) Treasurer of the United States under three presidents, commencing with Abraham Lincoln. Manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to. Washington, Sept. 29, 1868, on Treasury letterhead to John Castner Cash, correcting his correspondent's math regarding an interest-bearing account. Boldly signed and fine.
Lot: 529 - GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS
(1824-1892) American author and public speaker, one of the founders of the Republican Party. An advocate for African-American equality throughout his life. A.L.S., 4pp. 8vo., New York, Dec. 3, 1871, to Russell Stripes. In part: '...It would be an address much more familiar to my ear if I should say 'Uncle Russell' for that is the name that I hear nonchalantly and affectionately in our happy little circle. It was very kind in you to send me the new book of Mr. Brooke's sermons...already selected our read to our little conjugation...William [?] had been here...I find him the same gay comrade that he was in your drawing...' Light spotting and some tears at the center fold, repaired with tape. Overall, very good.
Lot: 530 - HENRY L. STIMSON
HENRY L. STIMSON (1867 - 1950) American politician, Secretary of War under Franklin Roosevelt and advocate of the use of atomic weapons against Japan. War-date T.L.S. as Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., Washington, Oct. 31, 1941, to Rep. Dewey Short, President of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, regretting an invitation and thanking him for his sustained efforts on: ‘…the present and future program of civil works construction…' and mentioning the projects as having ‘…important defense value…in preparing a river and harbor and flood control program that will meet the essential requirements of national defense…'. Lightly and evenly toned, fine.
Lot: 531 - HENRY STANBERY
HENRY STANBERY (1803-1881) U.S. Attorney General and Chief Counsel in Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial (1868). Legal content A.L.S. 3pp. legal folio, [n.p., n.d.], directed to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas pursuant to a petition for Joanna Farber regarding her husband who died intestate. Split at the middle and requiring repair, otherwise boldly penned and good.
Lot: 532 - HENRY WALLACE
HENRY WALLACE (1888 - 1965) U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Vice President under Franklin D. Roosevelt. I.S.P., 10.5 x 14 in. b/w, inscribed to ‘M.S. Szymczak' who was on the board of the Federal Reserve. Small tears with some chips, otherwise fine.
Lot: 533 - HENRY WHEATON REPORT TO PRESIDENT POLK
HENRY WHEATON (1785-1848) U.S. lawyer and diplomat, served as the U.S. Minister to Prussia (1837-1846). Great content official printed copy of a report presented at a Senatorial session of the 29th Congress marked 'Confidential', 5pp., 8vo., Washington D.C., December 18, 1945, containing the text of a letter and legislation sent by Minister Wheaton to President James K. Polk. Wheaton's letter in part: '...I have the honor to enclose a convention which I have this day signed with the minister of Saxony at this court, for the mutual abolition of the droit daubaine, droit de detraction, and taxes on emigration between the United States and that kingdom...I may add that it is confidently believed that the advantages gained by the United states under these arrangements...are more than equivalent to the concessions made by us, in respect to the power of taking and holding lands in a limited manner...' Moderately toned and disbound, housed withing a cardboard folder. Henry Wheaton was the first U.S. Minister to Prussia, arriving in 1835 with the intention to mostly set up trade agreements. This elimination of emigration taxes between the two countries however is notable as from 1840-1914 it is estimated that over seven million Germans emigrated to the United States, and as of the 2000 census over 15% of American claim German ancestry.
Lot: 534 - HUBERT H. HUMPHREY
(1911-1978) Vice President of the United States under Johnson (1965-69). Bold signature on his calling card. Fine.
Lot: 535 - JARED W. WILLIAMS
(1796-1864) American lawyer, U.S. Senator, and Governor of New Hampshire. Manuscript D.S. as Governor, 1p. 10 x 15.75 in., Concord, September 18th, 1847, an official appointment of Augustus F. Holman as an ensign in the New Hampshire militia. Creased with a few small tears. Accompanied by another document certifying Holman's medical leave from the militia for a year due to stomach problems.
Lot: 536 - JOHN LANSING, JR.
(1754-1829) American politician. Member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, Secretary to General Schuyler (1775-1776), Mayor of Albany (1786), Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court (1790-1798). A.D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Albany, New York, March 20, 1804, Lansing promises to pay $2,020.00 to Barent Blucker at the Bank of Albany. Signed at the conclusion. Light chipping and spotting. Overall, very good.
Lot: 537 - JOHN LANSING, JR.
(1754-1829) American politician. Member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, Secretary to General Schuyler (1775-1776), Mayor of Albany (1786), Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court (1790-1798). A.D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Albany, New York, Sep. 4, 1804, Lansing promises to pay $1,440.00 to Barent Blucker at the Bank of Albany. Signed at the conclusion. Light chipping and spotting. Overall, very good.
Lot: 538 - JOHN LEWIS
JOHN LEWIS (1940-2020) American politician, statesman, and civil rights activist, one of the 'Big Six' leaders who organized the 1963 March on Washington. In 1965, Lewis led the first of three Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, leading to beatings of the marchers by police. S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, of Lewis as a member of the House of Representatives with the Capitol dome visible in the background. Fine.
Lot: 539 - JULIUS A. KRUG
JULIUS A. KRUG (1907-1970) American politician who served as Secretary of the Interior under President Harry Truman. Pristine S.P., 7.5 x 11 in. (sight), b/w, chest up seated pose, signed at the bottom and dated April 1946. Matted and framed. Very fine. From a collection of photographs that once hung in the restaurant 'The Occidental' in Washington D.C. located across from the White House, whose walls were graced with portraits of famous figures in American history.
Lot: 540 - LEE H. HAMILTON AND JAMES BAKER
An 11 x 8.5 in. inkjet color photograph, a chest-up view of LEE H. HAMILTON (b. 1931) American politician, served as vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission, and JAMES BAKER (b.1930) Secretary of the Treasury under President Ronald Reagan, Secretary of State under President George H.W. Bush. The photo depicts the two men at the presentation of the Iraq Study Group to President George W. Bush. Both sign at the bottom margin, Hamilton's appearing rather faded. The image is slightly pixelated, else fine.
Lot: 541 - NATHAN CLIFFORD
NATHAN CLIFFORD (1803-1881) One of the few people who have held a constitutional office in each of the three branches of the U.S. federal government. He represented Maine in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1839 to 1843, then served in the administration of President James K. Polk as the U.S. Attorney General from 1846 to 1848 and as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 1848 to 1849. In the latter office, he signed the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo. In 1858, President James Buchanan appointed Clifford to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. A.N.S. 1p. 4to., June 27, 1853, giving a congratulations to a friend, signed at the bottom and the verso. Fine.
Lot: 542 - PETER B. PORTER
PETER B. PORTER (1773 – 1844) American lawyer, soldier and politician who served as United States Secretary of War from 1828 to 1829. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, July 14, 1828 and marked 'Private' at top, sent to John Sloane, Congressman from Ohio. Porter responds to Congressman Sloane who has requested certain documents regarding the Treaty of 1818 in order to establish some claim or find some fault. Toned with the usual folds and creases, two small areas of loss at the top edge and mounting remnants on the verso.
Lot: 543 - POLITICIANS (16)
Collection of sixteen items, consisting of letters, signatures, photos, and documents signed by American and British politicians, including: HOMER S. CUMMINGS; HAROLD STASSEN; GEORGE ROBINSON, FIRST MARQUESS OF RIPON; HENRY NEW; JAMES FARLEY; WILL H. HAYS; CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT; CLARE BOOTHE LUCE; AL SMITH (2); BERNARD BARUCH; EDWARD SHIPPEN; BRUCE BARTON; NELLIE TAYLOR ROSS; ARTHUR VANDENBERG; and ROBERT B. VAIL. Very good.
Lot: 544 - RICHARD RUSH
RICHARD RUSH (1780 - 1859) American politician, Attorney General (1814-17) and Secretary of State (1817) who helped devise the Monroe Doctrine. Fine association manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, Feb. 9, 1828, to General Henry Dearborn, forwarding a letter. Tipped to another sheet, fine. Henry Dearborn (1751-1829) was an American military officer and Secretary of War who fought at Bunker Hill, in Arnold's Quebec expedition, at Wyoming Valley, and in the War of 1812, during which he took Fort George and York with heavy losses.
Lot: 545 - RICHARD RUSH
RICHARD RUSH (1780 - 1859) American politician, Attorney General and Secretary of State who helped devise the Monroe Doctrine. Signature cut from document. Rough right margin, otherwise very good.
Lot: 546 - ROBERT MCNAMARA
ROBERT MCNAMARA (1916 – 2009) Secretary of Defense, serving from 1961 to 1968 under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. He played a major role in escalating the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, apparently explaining the situation in Vietnam in a news conference with a map of the country in the background. Fine.
Lot: 547 - SECRETARIES OF THE INTERIOR (5)
Lot of five signed items by Secretaries of the Interior in various formats, including T.Ls.S. and signatures on a card. Signers include: HAROLD L. ICKES (signature on card), RAY L. WILBUR (T.L.S.), ROY O. WEST (signature on card), FRANKLIN K. LANE (signature on card), and HUBERT WORK (T.L.S.). SOLD WITH: an A.L.S. from L. A. PEARCE, unidentified. Five pieces, overall very good.
Lot: 548 - SECRETARIES OF THE INTERIOR (5)
Lot of five signed items by Secretaries of the Interior in various formats, including T.L.S.s and signatures on a card. Signers include: CECIL ANDRUS (signature on card), STANLEY HATHAWAY (signature on card), ROGERS MORTON (T.L.S.), WALTER HICKEL (T.L.S.), and STEWART UDALL (T.L.S.). Five pieces. Conditions vary slightly, overall very good.
Lot: 549 - SECRETARIES OF THE INTERIOR (5)
Lot of five signed items by Secretaries of the Interior in various formats, including S.P.s, T.L.S.s and signatures on a card. Signers include: HAROLD L. ICKES (signature on card), JULIUS KRUG (signature on card), BRUCE BABBITT (S.P.), JAMES WATT (signature on card), and ROGERS MORTON (T.L.S.). Five pieces, fine condition.
Lot: 550 - SECRETARIES OF THE INTERIOR (5)
Lot of five signed items by Secretaries of the Interior in various formats, including T.L.S.s and signatures on a card. Signers include: WALTER HICKEL (signature on card), FRED SEATON (T.L.S.), STEWART UDALL (T.L.S.), DOUGLAS MCAY (T.L.S.), and OSCAR CHAPMAN. Five pieces, fine condition.
Lot: 551 - SECRETARIES OF THE INTERIOR (6)
Lot of six signed items by Secretaries of the Interior in various formats. Signers include: THOMAS EWING (3) (one L.S., and two A.Ls.S.), HAROLD L. ICKES (T.L.S.), ROY L. WILBUR (signature on card), and THOMAS M.T. MCKENNAN (cut signature). Six pieces, overall very good.
Lot: 552 - U.S. SECRETARIES OF ENERGY (6)
U.S. SECRETARIES OF ENERGY (6) Lot of items of various sizes and mediums signed by six different U.S. Secretaries of Energy including: JAMES R. SCHLESINGER (1929-2014) Signed mounted photograph, JAMES B. EDWARDS (1927-2014) T.L.S. on department letterhead and two S.P.s's, DONALD HODEL (b. 1935) S.P., JOHN HERRINGTON (b. 1939) S.P., HAZEL O'LEARY (b. 1937) S.P., and WILLIAM RICHARDSON (b. 1947) S.P. All in fine condition. Eight signed items
Lot: 553 - U.S. SECRETARIES OF LABOR (10)
U.S. SECRETARIES OF LABOR (10) Lot of items of various sizes and mediums signed by ten different U.S. Secretaries of Labor including: ELIZABETH DOLE (b. 1936), S.P., GEORGE P. SHULTZ (1920-2021), two T.L.S.'s and a signed card, JAMES D. HODGSON (1915-2012), two T.L.S.'s on department letterhead, JOHN T. DUNLOP (1914-2003), S.P., WILLIAM J. USERY (1923-2016), signed matted photo, RAYMOND MARSHALL (b. 1928), T.L.S., RAYMON DONOVAN (b. 1930), T.L.S., WILLIAM E. BROCK (1930-2021), two T.L.S.'s on department letterhead, LYNN MARTIN (b. 1939), S.P., and ANN MCLAUGHLIN (b. 1941) S.P. All in fine condition. 14 signed items.
Lot: 554 - U.S. SECRETARIES OF TRANSPORTATION (7)
U.S. SECRETARIES OF TRANSPORTATION (7) Lot of items of various sizes and mediums signed by seven different U.S. Secretaries of Transportation including: JOHN VOLPE (1908-1994), two T.L.S's on department letterhead, CLAUDE BRINEGAR (1926-2009), T.L.S. on department letterhead, BROCK ADAMS (1927-2004), T.L.S. on department letterhead, NEIL GOLDSCHMIDT (b.1940), T.L.S. on department letterhead, ELIZABETH DOLE (b. 1936), T.L.S. on department letterhead and an S.P., ANDREW CARD JR. (b. 1947) S.P., and FREDERICO PENA (b. 1947), S.P. All in fine condition. Nine signed items.
Lot: 555 - WATERGATE AUTHORS SIGNED BOOKS (4)
WATERGATE AUTHORS SIGNED BOOKS (4) A fine collection of four books signed by authors with connections to the Watergate scandal. Includes: JOHN DEAN ‘Lost Honor', ALAN M. DERSHOWITZ ‘Why Terrorism Works', ALEXANDER M. HAIG JR ‘Inner Circles', and KARL ROVE ‘Courage and Consequences'. All authors sign on the second flyleaf. Fine.
Lot: 556 - WILLIAM L. MARCY
WILLIAM L. MARCY (1786 - 1857) American statesman, senator, Secretary of War (1845 - 1849) and Secretary of State (1853-1857). A lot of four items: an A.L.S. 4pp. 4to., Albany, Sept. 4, 1842, on integral address leaf letterhead to a general assuring him that his brother will not be removed as a Navy agent unless there are political machinations at work to undermine the man's efforts at reform. Significantly split at folds, otherwise very good. WITH: a signature on a small slip, and a franking signature on a cover bearing his wax seal, mounted. Together with a small albumen showing Marcy full-length and seated, also mounted.
Lot: 557 - WILLIAM PRESCOTT JR.
(1762 – 1844) Son of American Revolution leader, Col. William Prescott. He was a Massachusetts representative, who declined a seat on the bench of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts twice. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Boston, Massachusetts, Dec. 5, 1841, to Hon. Josh Story declining an invitation to dinner due to a cold. Minor hole at the top, not intruding on text, and very light spotting at the bottom, else very good.
Lot: 558 - [ABDULAZIZ]
[ABDULAZIZ] (1830-1876) 32nd Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, the first sultan to visit Europe in 1867, whence he was made a Knight of the Garter by Queen Victoria. Deposed in 1876, dying under mysterious circumstances. Fine carte-de-visite showing the Sultan in a seated pose, backstamp by Brunnen, Vienna. Near fine condition.
Lot: 559 - [MARIA ALEXANDROVA]
[MARIA ALEXANDROVA] (MARIE OF HESSE) (1824-1880) Empress of Russia, the first wife of Alexander II. Carte-de-visite portrait showing Marie in a formal seated pose, backstamp by d'Esmaisons, Paris. Very good.
Lot: 560 - [MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS]
[MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS] (1542 -1587) Daughter of James V, King of Scotland, whose death six days after Mary's birth made her Queen. Scarce carte-de-visite, from an artist's portrait. No backstamp, very good condition.
Lot: 561 - CHARLES X
(1757 - 1836) King of France who regained the throne upon the Restoration (1824), his draconian rule brought about the July 27 Revolution which led to his abdication. Manuscript L.S. in French while in exile during the Revolutionary period, 1p. with integral leaf 8vo., London, October 13, 1803, to 'Monsieur de Bertrand' referring to an earlier exchange of letters and thanking him for his support. Lightly toned, else fine condition. Accompanied by a color portrait of Charles.
Lot: 562 - DESMOND TUTU
DESMOND TUTU (1931-2021) South African theologian and Bishop of Johannesburg and Cape Town, known for his human rights and anti-apartheid activism. I.S.P., 8.5 x 11 in. color, of Tutu dressed in vestments with the inscription ‘God Bless you, Desmond Tutu, May 2, 11'. Fine.
Lot: 563 - HERMINE REUSS OF GREIZ
HERMINE REUSS OF GREIZ (1887 - 1947) Second Wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II who married her in 1922, four years after his abdication. A lovely S.P. 3.5 x 5 in. sepia, a real-photo postcard showing the Princess in a formal pose in furs, signed on both recto and verso. Signature on verso is in purple grease pencil, adding sentiment and date 1886.
Lot: 564 - HERMINE REUSS OF GREIZ
(1887 - 1947) Second Wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II who married her four years after his abdication, in 1922. S.P., 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a 1927 photo postcard showing her with her children, signed at bottom-right in purple indelible pencil. Very good.
Lot: 565 - HERMINE REUSS OF GREIZ
(1887 - 1947) Second Wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II who married her four years after his abdication, in 1922. Her black ink signature on a 7.75 x 3.75 in. slip of paper, adding a date and 'Russcischer Hof, Wurzburg'. Fine.
Lot: 566 - JOHN MAJOR AND DAVID CAMERON
S.P., 8 x 12 in color, shows JOHN MAJOR (b. 1943) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1990-1997, and DAVID CAMERON (b. 1966) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010-2016, standing side by side in front of the entrance to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister. Both men sign at the bottom. Minor creases at the corners, else fine.
Lot: 567 - MARGARET THATCHER
(1925-2013) First female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 until she resigned from office in 1990. She was dubbed 'The Iron Lady' due to her uncompromising politics and leadership style. Bold signature on an envelope, dated Dec. 25, 1973. Thatcher signs in blue ink at the bottom. Fine.
Lot: 568 - MENACHEM BEGIN
MENACHEM BEGIN (1913-1993) Israeli Prime Minster and Nobel Prize winner who started his political life as a member of extremist independence groups. Bold signature on his imprinted card measuring 4 x 5.5 in., with original transmittal cover. Slight tear and abrasion at right edge, well-clear of signature, a few light creases, still very good.
Lot: 569 - OTTO VON HAPSBURG
OTTO VON HAPSBURG (1912-2011) Head of the House of Hapsburg, former Crown Prince and pretender to the throne from the age of 10. Vintage S.P. 4 x 6 in. b/w, a real-photo postcard showing the royal family, boldly signed in blue ink at bottom right. Fine condition.
Lot: 570 - VINTAGE IMAGE OF NAPOLEON’S TOMB
VINTAGE IMAGE OF NAPOLEON'S TOMB A nineteenth-century photo, 7.25 x 5 in. sepia mounted to 10 x 6 in., shows Napoleon's tomb at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris. Annotated on mat, soiling and wear, otherwise good.
Lot: 571 - 'TYPHUS IN POLAND' LEAFLET
Printed Polish leaflet, 12.25 x 9 in., ca. 1920s, bearing the caption 'Typhus in Poland' and showing a skeleton sweeping a pile of corpses into a dustpan. Numerous small chips and tears to the edges, just good condition. The leaflet references the extreme outbreaks of typhoid fever occurring in Poland during the interwar period: In 1919, 219,688 cases and 18,641 typhus fever deaths were registered, and between 1930 and 1939, the annual number of cases ranged from 2000 to 4000.
Lot: 572 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR EDISON’S MIMEOGRAPH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR EDISON'S MIMEOGRAPH An original advertisement, 6 x 9.5 in., for Thomas Edison's mimeograph, featuring a creative border depicting paper, pens, and rollers. The ad reads in part: ‘1000 an hour...The dollars only depend upon your ability to write the right kind of a letter...you can print thousands of fac-simile dollar-bringers – but only on the Edison Mimeograph...For Daily Office Use...Anybody can operate it...Endorsed by over 90,000 Users!...'. On the verso is an image of two men speaking with a young lady, the humorous caption reading: ‘SOME AWKWARD THINGS TO FORGET. The name of the acquaintance whom you are about to introduce.'. In fine condition. Accompanied by a sketch illustrating two men caught in a cyclone, the text beneath reading: ‘Our agent in a cyclone – Agent – Will be shipped as soon as we hit the ground. The Edison Mimeograph will produce 3000 clear, distinct copies from ONE WRITING – F.Z. Maguire – Gen. Agent – 706 Walnut St. Phil.'. Next to the image is the signature of the artist ‘Womed'. Toned at the marginal tears, else very good.
Lot: 573 - CHARLES DURYEA
(1861-1938) American engineer of the first-ever gasoline powered car and co-founder of the Duryea Motor Wagon Co. Lot of five black ink signatures on 5 in. x 1 in. slips clipped from checks. Remnants of cancellation holes, else fine.
Lot: 574 - HAROLD M. AGNEW
HAROLD M. AGNEW (1921-2013) American physicist who flew as an observer on The Great Artiste, the observation aircraft for the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and made the only movies of the attack. Later acted as the third director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. S.P. 6 x 4 in. b/w, shows Agnew in discussion with a gentleman before a huge electrical circuit. Boldly signed and fine.
Lot: 575 - LINUS PAULING
(1901-1994) American scientist who published over 1200 different academic articles and books, winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Peace Prize in 1962. Black ink signature on a 3 x 5 in. index card. Fine.
Lot: 576 - ROBERT A. MILLIKAN
ROBERT A. MILLIKAN (1868-1953) American physicist and 1926 Nobel Prize winner in Physics ‘for his work on the elementary charge of electricity and on the photoelectric effect' (Nobel Prize Foundation). T.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Pasadena, Dec. 6, 1945, on his California Institute of Technology letterhead to an autograph seeker, with the original cover. Fine condition.
Lot: 577 - ‘REYNOLDS BOMBSHELL’
S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, featuring the ‘Reynolds Bombshell' and the three men behind the plane that set the world record for the fastest flight around the world in 1947. Signed by creator Milton Reynolds and pilot WILLIAM ODOM in blue ink at the bottom margin. Accompanied by an unsigned 8.5 x 7 in. b/w photograph, giving a close-up of the plane. Fine.
Lot: 578 - AERO CLUB OF AMERICA AVIATION INSURANCE
A unique historic document (unsigned) sent by the Aero Club of America to John Hays Hammond Jr. (1888-1965), American inventor with over 400 U.S. patents known as the 'father of radio control' who was close colleagues with other famous inventors of the day such as Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and Nikola Tesla. The Aero Club of America was social club founded to promote the up and coming field of aviation, through things such as hosting air shows, and issuing pilots licenses; moreover the club would later turn into the National Aeronautic Association that still exists today. This document is 3pp. 4to., New York, May 7, 1919, and is one of the first fifty aviation insurance policies issued by the Aero Club which protected the individual holder to be 'insured through means aforesaid while in any vehicle or mechanical device for aerial navigation or in falling therefrom or there with, or while preparing or supervising the preparation of any such vehicle or device for operation, ascension or descension...' Small water stain on the back of the document, else fine.
Lot: 579 - AIRSHIP PHOTOS (4)
Fine collection of four b/w photographs of different airships, two of which are 7 x 5 in. and feature nice close-ups of a U.S. Navy and U.S. Army airship. The verso of the army airship photo bears a date of Jan. 20, 1941 and designates it is a ‘non-rigid dirigible made at Akron, Ohio'. The last two photos, 8 x 10 in., depict crewmen working on airships, with an intriguing image featuring men inside an unfinished airship surrounded by their tools. On the verso of this photograph are a few lines of explanatory text from the Public Relations Department of the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation in Akron, Ohio, in part: ‘...interior of the envelope for the Navy's newest and largest non-rigid airship, the M-1...Workmen are splicing cables...and inspecting the overall interior.' Some very light creasing and chipping on some of the photos, else very good.
Lot: 580 - AIRSHIP POSTCARDS (13)
Great collection of thirteen postcards, 5.5 x 3.5 in., all presented between two plastic sleeves, featuring different airships although the majority of the postcards focus on the Graf Zeppelin. The images include zeppelins in flight and docked, people boarding and spectating, and one of the postcards is in honor of celebrated aviator Glenn Curtiss. All cards are in very good to fine condition.
Lot: 581 - AIRSHIP SHOULDER PATCH
AIRSHIP SHOULDER PATCH An embroidered airship shoulder batch, 3.5 x 2 in. black felt with white embroidery, origin unknown but the silhouette not unlike the USS AKRON or similar American airships. Sold as is.
Lot: 582 - APOLLO 10 AND 12 BETA CLOTH PATCHES
Lot of three ca.1968-69 beta cloth patches bearing emblems from Apollo missions 10 and 12. Some color shift to the printing and fraying to the edges, else very good.
Lot: 583 - AUSTEN H. LAYARD
AUSTEN H. LAYARD (1817-1894) English explorer, archeologist, and ancient historian best known as the excavator of the ruins of Nimrud and Ninevah, and discovered the Library of Ashurbanipal. Initials on a postal envelope, 5 x 5.5 in., postmarked 1873, addressed to William White in London. Toned with edge wear.
Lot: 584 - CHARLES LINDBERGH EPHEMERA
CHARLES LINDBERGH EPHEMERA Lot of four pieces of period Lindbergh ephemera, includes a 3.5 x 9.5 in. flyer picturing Lindbergh and promoting 'Red Car' rail transit to his welcome parade in Los Angeles; a period brass souvenir pin picturing depicting his aircraft, and two postcard photos of Lindbergh in the cockpit, one dust soiled.
Lot: 585 - CHARLES LINDBERGH SOLO FLIGHT
CHARLES LINDBERGH SOLO FLIGHT Pair of items celebrating Lindbergh's famous flight, includes: printed broadside, 6 x 17.5 in., ca. Sep. 20 (1927), a promotion picturing the famous pilot by the now-defunct Pacific Electric Railway offering reduced fares to a parade in Los Angeles in honor of Lindbergh, sold with a 1.5 in. dia. Bond Bread button picturing the Spirit of St. Louis. Broadside is chipped at right, a bit brittle.
Lot: 586 - CHUCK YEAGER
CHUCK YEAGER (1923 - 2020) United States Air Force officer, flying ace, and record-setting test pilot, the first pilot confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight. Fine S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, showing Yeager in a flight suit standing before a Stealth bomber, boldly signed. Fine. With JSA certification.
Lot: 587 - EDMUND HILLARY
EDMUND HILLARY (1919-2008) New Zealand mountain climber who, with Tensing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Signature on an index card, very good.
Lot: 588 - GILBERT GROSVENOR
GILBERT GROSVENOR (1875 - 1966) The 'Father of Photojournalism, the first full-time editor of the National Geographic magazine. Grosvenor is credited with having built the magazine into the iconic publication that it is today. Grosvenor and the National Geographic Society were staunch supporters of Amelia Earhart and her record-setting flights, and were instrumental in obtaining her the accolades of presidents and Congress. T.L.S. on 'Pan American Airways System Trans-Pacific Route' letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Wake Island, May 21, 1937, sending local stamps, adding: 'Very hot here. I like Midway better...' Fine, with envelope.
Lot: 589 - HIGHWAY AIRCRAFT EMERGENCY LANDING PAMPHLET
An original bulletin published by the 'Inyo Good Road Club' outlining the need for airplanes to use major roads or highways to land if necessary, 4pp. 9 in. x 12 in., California, July 7, 1920. In part: 'We are at the dawn of a new epoch - navigation of the air....Aircraft are entitled to as much consideration as automobiles...Hence the necessity for an area set apart exclusively for a landing place....In addition to the foregoing in the commerce and coast defense highway bill for the Pacific Slope, the stipulation is made for the establishment of an Aerial Coast Patrol, a preeminent national utility to protect maritime interests in time of peace, and guard the seaboard in time of threatened invasion.' Fine condition.
Lot: 590 - NEWSPAPERS REPORT ON THE MOON LANDING (2)
NEWSPAPERS REPORT ON THE MOON LANDING (2) Lot of two newspapers reporting on the moon landing. Headlines include: ‘Mankind embraces the moon – A milestone, not a finish line' (The Christian Science Monitor, July 22, 1969), and ‘Men Land On Moon – 2 Astronauts Avoid Crater, Set Craft On A Rocky Plain' (The New York Times, July 21, 1969). Conditions vary, overall, very good.
Lot: 591 - ROSCOE TURNER
ROSCOE TURNER (1895 - 1970) American aviator who set many speed, endurance and distance records. Two pieces: a T.L.S.1p. 4to., Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1933, forwarding a bill. WITH: a bold green ink signature on small card. Both very good.
Lot: 592 - ZEPPELIN MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES
ZEPPELIN MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES A group of eight vintage glass lantern slides, 3.25 x 3.25 in. square, numbered from 7-16 and titled ‘The Conquest of the Air' and depicting Zeppelins and other airships. Housed in the original box and very good.
Lot: 593 - 'THE MARINERS'
Good assemblage of four signatures by the members of the pop and gospel vocal group 'The Mariners', placed on the front cover of a 1954 program. Signatures include TOM LOCKARD, JIM LEWIS, NAT DICKERSON and MARTIN KARL. The group was particularly noted for their work with Arthur Godfrey, and were regulars on his radio show and later his television shows for several years.
Lot: 594 - AMERICAN ABOLITIONISTS CARTES DE VISITE (3)
AMERICAN ABOLITIONISTS CARTES DE VISITE (3) A fine collection of three American abolitionists cartes de visite. Includes: HENRY W. BELLOWS, WENDELL PHILLIPS, and WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON. Some are faded with others having modern captions, otherwise very good.
Lot: 595 - DAVID SNELL (3)
(1921 – 1987) American reporter and cartoonistmwhose work was published in Life Magazine, The Smithsonian and The New Yorker. Collection of three signed pieces, including a signed first day postal cover, honoring ‘Journalism and Freedom of the Press', dated Sep. 22, 1958; WITH a T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Houston, Texas, Jan. 13, 1973, in part: ‘...there is no thrill quite like that which comes from one's first byline, and to this day, I am embarrassed to confess, I remember quite vividly the day it happened on the old Atlanta Constitution...'; WITH a Christmas card, 7 x 5 in., featuring a dark comic showing a man at the electric chair which has been hooked up to a Christmas tree. Snell inscribes and signs at the top. Three pieces, fine.
Lot: 596 - EDGAR A. GUEST
EDGAR A. GUEST (1881-1959) Prolific English-born American poet who was popular in the first half of the 20th century and became known as the "People's Poet". Typed D.S. ‘Edgar A. Guest', 2pp. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], a copy of poem, a tribute in ‘pigeon English' to poet Frank Lebby Stanton, who died in 1927. Near fine condition.
Lot: 597 - EDWARD EVERETT HALE
(1822-1909) American clergyman and author of the patriotic tale Man Without a Country. Fine A.Q.S. from his story 'Ten Times One is Ten' (1863), penned on a small card, [n.p., n.d.], in full: 'Look up and not down; Look forward and not back; Look out and not in - Lend a Hand! Edward E. Hale'. Mounting remains to verso, otherwise boldly penned and very good.
Lot: 598 - EDWIN MARKHAM
(1852-1940) American poet who achieved phenomenal success with his poem of social protest 'The Man With the Hoe'. His printed poem: 'Lincoln, The Man of the People', four verses, boldly signed at the bottom, adding 'Staten Island, N.Y.' Significant tearing along the folds, repaired on the verso with archival tape. Signature remains unaffected.
Lot: 599 - EMMANUAL-AUGUSTIN-DIEUDONNE-JOSEPH, COMTE DE LAS CASES
EMMANUAL-AUGUSTIN-DIEUDONNE-JOSEPH, COMTE DE LAS CASES (1766-1842) French map-maker and author, remembered for his 1803 ‘Atlas historique…' and his admiring work about Napoleon, ‘Le Memorial de Sainte-Helene', penned while acting as secretary to the Emperor during his exile. A.L.S. ‘C. de Las Cases Deporte' 1p. legal folio, Paris, May 6, 1835, to an unnamed gentleman, recommending a M. Quenelle for service, as he has worked for the Duchess d'Oleans and the Duchess de Berry. Expertly mounted, light wear, overall very good.
Lot: 600 - FAITH BALDWIN
(1893 - 1978) American author of very popular romantic fiction on professional women and their tribulations. A.L.S. on her personal letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Norwalk, mentions that she had just returned from London and is pleased with a young lady's gift to her. Fine.
Lot: 601 - HERMAN WOUK
(1915 - 1919) American author of historical fiction, including ""The Winds of War"", ""War and Remembrance"", and ""The Caine Mutiny"". His novel ""War and Remembrance"" (Boston: Little, Brown & Co.), 1978. 1128pp. 8vo., in red and blue cloth, gold titles, very good dust jacket. Inscribed and signed on the front flyleaf, 1990.
Lot: 602 - HOWARD FAST
HOWARD FAST (1914-2003) American novelist of the novel 'Spartacus' and a television writer who published over 100 books. Fast joined the American Communist Party in 1943 and remained a loyal member until 1957, despite being imprisoned for contempt of Congress. During his incarceration, Fast wrote one of his best-known novels, Spartacus (1951). Typed D.S. 6pp., 9 in. x 17 in., Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 6, 1947, a legal contract regarding the rights to a short story originally published in 'The Saturday Evening Post', June 11, 1941. Fast initials the document six times, and signs the conclusion. File holes at top, otherwise very good.
Lot: 603 - JAMES WATERMAN WISE
JAMES WATERMAN WISE (1902 - 1983) American author and journalist, son of Rabbi Stephen Wise, one of the first to write of the dangers of Nazism. It was Wise who first warned that American fascism would arrive 'wrapped up in the American flag and heralded as a plea for liberty and preservation of the constitution.' T.L.S. on Council Against Intolerance in America letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Aug. 20, 1945 thanking an Army sergeant for sending a review of 'The Springfield Plan', adding: 'Now that the war is won, all our efforts must be concentrated on strengthening democracy at home...' Near fine.
Lot: 604 - KATHLEEN WINSOR
KATHLEEN WINSOR (1919 – 2003) American author. She is best known for her first work, the 1944 historical novel Forever Amber. The novel, racy for its time, became a runaway bestseller even as it drew criticism from some authorities for its depictions of sexuality. Good content T.L.S., 1p. 4to., New York, Nov. 14, 1944, to an Army sergeant. She thanks the man for sending her a book review: '...It was very good of you to send me the clipping from the Kansas City Star of the review of FOREVER AMBER...it is, of course, interesting to know the reaction in various sections of the country. I do appreciate your remarks about 'AMBER'...' Fine.
Lot: 605 - MARGARET E. SANGSTER
(1838 – 1912) American poet, author, and editor. Her poetry was inspired by family and church themes, and included hymns and sacred texts. A.L.S. on 'Hearth and Home' letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., New York, Mar. 5, 1874 to a contributor thanking her for her 'sketches of Natural History' which she states will appear soon. Very good.
Lot: 606 - ROBERT P. TRISTAM COFFIN
ROBERT P. TRISTAM COFFIN (1892 – 1955) American poet, educator, writer, editor and literary critic. Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1936. S.P. with original drawing on a 3.5 x 5 in. card, a paperstock photo of the poet beside which he adds a 1954 A.N.S. apologizing for his delay in sending his autograph, and adding beneath an original signed drawing of a seagull. Fine.
Lot: 607 - SIGNED BOOKS (4)
SIGNED BOOKS (4) Group of four books signed by authors with ties to the presidency. Includes: JAMES E. CARTER ‘Always a Reckoning', MARY HIGGINS CLARK ‘Mount Vernon Love Story', IRVING STONE ‘Those Who Love', and JOSEPH P. TUMULTY ‘Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him'. Fine.
Lot: 608 - WILLIAM L. SHIRER
WILLIAM L. SHIRER (1904 - 1993) American foreign correspondent and author of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich'. S.P., 4.75 x 7 in. b/w, shows Shirer smoking a pipe. Fine.
Lot: 609 - ZANE GREY
(1872-1939) American author best known for his popular adventure and western novels. In addition to having great success selling printed works, many of Grey's novels or short stories have been adapted into movies or T.V. shows. Handwritten letter (unsigned), 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], to his wife Dolly, who he addresses as 'Near Predatory Wife'. In part: 'I 'lof' you very much, as Romer says. Now don't get sore and imagine I'm going to coax you for something. I'm merely being nice...By the way are you doing any work? Don't forget lass, that you are a famous author's spouse! Someone's got to work...Tell Jean not to stay out longer than one hour with the ponies. That's enough.' Fine condition. This letter is evidence that Grey had an intense marriage marked by quarrels. Dolly, his wife, was the manager of his writing career and Grey suffered from depression as well as chronic mood swings, which in turn caused them to have a strained relationship.
Lot: 610 - JACK BOOKBINDER
(1911 - 1990) American painter and print-maker. A.L.S. within a card picturing one of his works, 10 x 7 in. (opened), [n.p., n.d.], sends thanks to an admirer, adding: 'I hope you like this reproduction of my little Mexican friend...' Fine.
Lot: 611 - JOSEPH DOMJAN
(1907 - 1992) Hungarian-American woodblock printmaker and painter. A.N.S. within a card reproducing one of his woodblock prints, 8.5 x 6 in., sends thanks and new year's wishes. Fine.
Lot: 612 - LARRY LEWIS
(b. 1929) American cartoonist best known for his daily comic strip 'Campus Clatter.' T.L.S. on personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Feb. 9,1972, letter to fan. In part: '...After hoping and trying to break into the comic strip business for many years, it was quite a thrill to see my first published strip and to realize it was appearing all over the country...' Accompanied by a bold signature on a 3.5 x 4 in. card. Fine condition.
Lot: 613 - MARTY LINKS
(1917-2008) American cartoonist most famous for her comic strip 'Emmy Lou.' A.N.S., 1p. 3.5 x 5.5 in., [n.p., n.d.], reading in full 'My greatest satisfaction during my career has been bearing three children.' Fine condition.
Lot: 614 - WILLIAM SANDESON
(1913-2003) American cartoonist who worked for many different newspapers across America over his career. Fine I.S.P., 5 x 5 in., b/w, a chest up seated portrait, signed on the front with a dedication. Accompanied by a black ink signature on a 3.5 x 5 in. card. Fine condition.
Lot: 615 - EDWARD TENNYSON REED
EDWARD TENNYSON REED (1860-1933) British cartoonist most known for his political illustrations. A.L.S. 'E.T. Reed', 4pp. 8vo., England, Nov. 3, [n.y.], to W. Dillion informing him that he must cancel a lecture he was supposed to give. Slightly toned with some ink show through, else fine.
Lot: 616 - GEORGE PRICE
(1901 – 1995) American cartoonist who worked for The New Yorker from 1929 until the 1980s. Signature on a card, 5.75 x 3.5 in., in blue ink. Included with this lot is a cartoon by Price showing the family room of a couple filled with trivial items, with a single line at the bottom, reading: ‘I tremble every time he gets another one of those crazy catalogues'; WITH a brief biography on Price featuring another cartoon by him at the top. Fine.
Lot: 617 - 19TH CENTURY CHURCH ENGRAVINGS (10)
19TH CENTURY CHURCH ENGRAVINGS (10) Nice lot of ten b/w steel engravings featuring picturesque outside views of different churches in England and Scotland, varying sizes and publishers but none larger than 12 x 9.5 in. Images include Prestonpans Church, Stow Church, Pencaitland Church, Duddingston Church, Spott Church, Dalmeny Church, South Leith, Greyfriars Church, Fordoun Church, and a single engraving featuring London churches: Stoke Church, St. John's Church, and St. Mathew's Church. Some of these engravings encompass the manse of the church as well. Conditions vary with some displaying foxing at the margins. Overall very good.
Lot: 618 - IRWIN HASEN
IRWIN HASEN (1918–2015) American cartoonist best known as the creator (with Gus Edson) of the Dondi comic strip. He also had a significant run on DC Comics' original Green Lantern in the 1940s as well as creating Wildcat. Original inscribed and signed portrait of his famous cartoon character 'Dondi' executed in blue marker on a 3 x 6 in. card, 1974. Small area of damping in Dondi's hair, else fine.
Lot: 619 - CIGARETTE PAPER ADVERTISEMENT
CIGARETTE PAPER ADVERTISEMENT Paper placard advertising French cigarette papers 'Nile", 12 x 8.5 in., depicting a white elephant dressed in a red blanket embroidered in gold. The caption reads: ‘I ONLY SMOKE THE NILE'. A few wrinkles, else very good.
Lot: 620 - DIOR ‘EAU SAUVAGE’ POSTER
DIOR ‘EAU SAUVAGE' POSTER An excellent double sided advertising poster measuring 47 x 68 in., depicting a man on a black background naked with a long towel around his neck with the caption ‘Dior EAU SAUVAGE' and the product in the lower righthand corner. The verso is identical. There are pin holes around the margins, but otherwise fine.
Lot: 621 - NORMAN ROCKWELL
NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894 - 1978) American painter and illustrator known for his homey, American genre paintings. A print of Rockwell's painting 'Marriage Counselor' showing a husband with black eye seated with his wife, who looks at him sidelong, holding his hat with a bandaged finger. Measures 11.5 x 10.75 in. and mounted to foamcore to overall dimensions of 13.5 x 13 in. Fine.
Lot: 622 - ANDREW WYETH
ANDREW WYETH (1917 - 2009) American artist recognized world-wide for his landscapes and portraits. A signed copy of Harvey Allen's book ‘The City in the Dawn' (New York: Rinehart & Company), 1948. 696pp. 8vo., signed on the first flyleaf.
Lot: 623 - (METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE) FRANCIS ROBINSON
(1910 - 1980) Metropolitan Opera press and tour director, a guest on opera broadcasts, the host of 'Live From the Met' telecasts, and affectionately known as 'Mr. Metropolitan.' Lot of four T.L.S.'s and one A.L.S 'Francis,' three on Met letterhead, 6pp. total, 1945-65, most to Mary L. Chandler with friendly content, also with mention of Galli-Curci and Caruso. Very good.
Lot: 624 - GUSTAVE CHARPENTIER
GUSTAVE CHARPENTIER (1860 - 1956) French composer of orchestral suites, dramatic works, and operas. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo. [n.p., n.d.], in French to a close friend. A bit difficult to read, but mentioning that his friends 'influences' are 'the same' and also dramatically mentioning 'emotions'. Worthy of a proper translation. Fine.
Lot: 625 - HENRI REBER
HENRI REBER (1807 – 1880) French composer. His instrumental arrangement of Frederic Chopin's Funeral March from the Funeral March Sonata was played at the graveside during Chopin's burial at Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris on 30 October 1849. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., 'Sunday'], a very enthusiastic and exuberant letter agreeing with his correspondent. Light soiling.
Lot: 626 - JEAN NOUGUES (9)
JEAN NOUGUES (9) (1875 – 1932) French composer of operas, most notably the opera Quo Vadis. Good lot of nine A.L.S.s, each about 8vo., in French, largely untranslated but content seems generally routine.
Lot: 627 - MISCHA ELMAN
MISCHA ELMAN (1891-1967) American violinist and a student of Auer, he became a celebrated, world-touring soloist. Fine vintage I.S.P 8 in. x 10 in. b/w, shows Elman in head and shoulders with violin in hand. Boldly inscribed in ink at right margin: ‘To Dr. Templin Radford School for Girls with best wishes from Mischa Elman El Paso, March 18, 1938'. Near fine.
Lot: 628 - MUSIC AND OPERA
MUSIC AND OPERA A group of 30 pieces signed by noted musicians and opera singers, most being signatures on unused envelopes with stamps honoring musical figures of the past. Includes: BERNARD HAITINK (4), PINCHAS ZUCKERMAN, MSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH (3), JOHN OGDEN, JOHN RAITT, ROBERTA PETERS, ANDRES SEGOVIA, NELSON FRIERE (3), ISAAC STERN, ZINKA MILANOV (3), YEVGENY NESTERENKO, and others not identified by us. Very good condition, a great dealer's lot.
Lot: 629 - MUSIC AND OPERA
MUSIC AND OPERA A group of 30 items signed by prominent musicians and musical stars, most on covers with stamps honor composers affixed, with some duplication. Includes: ISAAC STERN, JACK BENNY, HEATHER HARPER, LILI KRAUS, HELEN FRANKEL, RICHARD TUCKER, MARTIAL SINGHER, CLAUDIO ARRAU, NELSON FRIERE, JOHN OGDEN, and others not identified. Overall very good, a great dealer's lot.
Lot: 630 - ORIGINAL NINETEENTH CENTURY HANDWRITTEN SHEET MUSIC (12)
ORIGINAL NINETEENTH CENTURY HANDWRITTEN SHEET MUSIC (12) A group of 12 folio pages of handwritten sheet music created for various instruments such as flute, oboe and violin, each noted ‘P. La Fansa' at top right. Together with original sheet music for an Austrian folk dance titled ‘Landber fur…Clarinetto', 4pp. folio, signed at conclusion: ‘Karl Kreischer…[Nov. 5, 1916] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil'. All sheets exhibit toning and wear, nonetheless good condition and worthy of further research.
Lot: 631 - RICHARD CROOKS
(1900 - 1972) American tenor and a leading singer at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Nice content A.L.S. 'Dick' on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d., but 1970], to Francis Robinson, press and tour director for the Metropolitan Opera House, a guest on opera broadcasts, and the host of 'Live From the Met' telecasts. In part: '...I know 'The Met' must feel better and so do the Crooks. We plan a trip to Europe the end of April. Will you still be in New York? Mildred and I would love to hear an opera...' Fine, with a copy of a letter from Robinson to Crooks.
Lot: 632 - VICTOR WITTGENSTEIN
VICTOR WITTGENSTEIN (1886-1961) Noted American pianist, trained in New York City with Edward McDowell and Rafael Joseffy, and in Europe with Varette Stepanoff. The teacher of Aaron Copland for two seasons around 1917-1918. An ‘Ampico-Artigraphie' record music roll for a recording by Wittgenstein of ‘Mes Joies, Nocturne, Op. 74, No. 5' by Chopin-Lizst, signed and inscribed on the wrapper by Wittgenstein: ‘Albert, a perfect piece, a perfect teacher, and a perfect manager Victoria June 11/1938'. With the original damaged box. Unplayed!
Lot: 633 - 'THE DESPERATE HOURS' SIGNED POSTER
'THE DESPERATE HOURS' SIGNED POSTER A fine vintage film poster for the 1955 crime drama 'The Desperate Hours' staring Humphrey Bogart, 40 x 27 in., showing the movie art as well as the names of notable cast members. The poster is signed by eight stars of the film including BEVERLY GARLAND, ARTHUR KENNEDY, DEWEY MARTIN, RAY TEAL, ROBERT MIDDLETON, WHIT BISSELL, MARTHA SCOTT, and MARY MURPHY. Slightly toned with minor edge wear, light stains.
Lot: 634 - ALAN HALE
(1892-1950) American actor and director who frequently appeared as a sidekick to Errol Flynn. Signature on a card, 5.5 4.5 in., in blue ink. The verso bears a ‘JSA' authentication sticker. Chipping to the left edge, else fine. Accompanied by a ‘Variety' newspaper, 12pp. 9 x 12 in., Hollywood, Jan. 23, 1950, the front page announcing the death of Hale.
Lot: 635 - ALEDANDER GODUNOV
ALEDANDER GODUNOV (1949 – 1995) Russian-American ballet dancer and film actor. A member of the Bolshoi Ballet, he became the troupe's Premier danseur. In 1979, he defected to the United States. While continuing to dance, he also began working as a supporting actor in Hollywood films. S.P., 8 x 9.75 in. b/w, dressed in character from the 1985 film ‘Witness' and signed boldly across his chest. Fine.
Lot: 636 - ALISON SKIPWORTH
(1863 – 1952) English stage and screen actress. A.L.S. 'Skip', 8pp. 8vo., New York [n.d.], a chatty letter mentioning stage work in New York, also: '...casts containing Frank Morgan...& [?] Foster close after 5 days...the play is called 'Lost Sheep' it the most glorious manuscript I've read in years...' Some toning, especially to the first page, else very good.
Lot: 637 - ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER (b. 1947) Austrian-American actor, businessman, bodybuilder, and former governor of California (2003-2011). His signed book: ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life' (New York: Penguin Press), 2023. 263pp. 8vo., grey boards with blue title on spine, dust jacket included. Boldly signed in black ink on the second flyleaf. Fine.
Lot: 638 - ART CARNEY
(1918-2003) American actor and comedian, multiple award recipient, best known for his roles in 'The Honeymooners', 'Going in Style', 'Firestarter', and 'Last Action Hero'. S. P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a portrait signed on the face. Fine condition.
Lot: 639 - BOB FELLER
(1918 – 2010) ‘The Heater from Van Meter' played eighteen seasons of Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians as a pitcher. Manuscript D.S., 2pp. 4to., Ottumwa, Iowa, July 22, 1935, a photocopy of the first agreement between Bob Feller and the Fargo Baseball Club to play as a pitcher for the Indians. Feller signs ‘Best wishes Bob Feller' on the first page in blue ink. The lot also includes a photocopy of the sign-on bonus check for $1.00 made out to his father, William Andrew Feller. Light staining and creasing, else very good.
Lot: 640 - BOB GIBSON
BOB GIBSON (1935 - 2020) Legendary pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. A signed leather bound first edition copy of his book ‘Stranger to the Game' (Norwalk: Easton Press) 1994. 286pp. 8vo., signed on the second flyleaf in blue ink along with co-author Lonnie Wheeler, who also helped compose Hank Aaron's autobiography. Fine.
Lot: 641 - BOB HOPE
BOB HOPE (1903-2003) American comedian and film actor, winner of four special Academy Awards. Fine S.P. 5 x 7 in. b/w, shows Hope in a classic portrait, boldly signed in marker. With a bold signature on a 3 x 5 in. card. Two pieces, fine condition.
Lot: 642 - FRANK BUCK
(1884-1950) American wild animal entrepreneur and showman who worked with Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus and the author of numerous books and popular lecturer. T.L.S. on Pepsodent letterhead, 1p. 4to., Chicago, Aug. 17, 1934. In part: '...Thank you for...telling me how much you enjoy my radio program. I have received so many requests for autographs...The way you obtain it is this: I have formed my own Adventurers Club...When you join this club, you will also receive a book, and in this book is my own autographed picture...easy...' Mounting remnants on the verso which show through slightly, else very good.
Lot: 643 - GERMAN OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA (10)
GERMAN OLYMPIC MEMORABILIA (10) A fine collection of ten Olympic souvenirs commemorating both the 1936 Olympics in Berlin and the 1972 Olympics held in Munich. Includes: an English brochure for the 1936 Olympics, four commemorative stamps for the 1972 winter games held in Sapporo, and five commemorative 10 mark coins for the 1972 summer Olympics. Fine.
Lot: 644 - HERVE VILLECHAIZE
HERVE VILLECHAIZE (1943 – 1993) was a French actor and painter. He is best known for his roles as the evil henchman Nick Nack in the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun, and as Mr. Roarke's assistant, Tattoo, on the American television series Fantasy Island that he played from 1977 to 1983. A scarce A.N.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p.] Jan. 22, 1981, in part ‘To Edward Dewe Tattoo Herve Villechaize'. File holes, otherwise fine.
Lot: 645 - HOAGY CARMICHAEL (3)
(1899-1981) American composer of music and songs, including ‘Stardust' and ‘Lazy Bones'. Good lot of three signed pieces, includes: signature on a card, 5.5 x 4.25 in., dated March 1951, with a ‘JSA' authentication sticker at bottom left; WITH his signature on the verso of a postal cover, Santa Monica, California, June 3, 1954, recto bears same authentication sticker; WITH inscription and signature on a 7 x 5 in. sheet, dated '10-13-77', adding ‘What the hey!!!', also with same authentication sticker on the verso. Accompanied by a 4 x 5 in. b/w photo of Carmichael, showing him chest, up. Very good.
Lot: 646 - HOLLYWOOD ACTRESSES (8)
Lot of photographs signed by six Hollywood actors from different eras, varying sizes, color and b/w, including VIRGINIA MAYO, CELESTE HOLM (2), BEVERLY GARLAND, MARTHA HYER, RUTH HUSSEY, BEVERLY ROBERTS, and one other unidentified signature. Conditions vary but mostly good. Nine items.
Lot: 647 - HOLLYWOOD AUTHORS SIGNED BOOKS (6)
HOLLYWOOD AUTHORS SIGNED BOOKS (6) A fine collection of six books signed by authors with ties to film. Includes JOEY ADAMS ‘Strictly for Laughs', JOE ESZTERHAS ‘Hollywood Animal' and ‘The Devil's Guide to Hollywood', MARIETTE HARTLEY ‘Breaking the Silence', ELIA KAZAN ‘The Arrangement', and MAY PANG ‘Instamatic Karma'. All authors sign on the second flyleaf. Fine.
Lot: 648 - HOLLYWOOD NOTABLES (8)
HOLLYWOOD NOTABLES (8) Lot of photographs signed by various Hollywood actors or actresses mostly from the mid-twentieth century, varying sizes, b/w, including JOHN DAMON, JAYNE MEADOWS, NOREEN NASH, JANE POWELL, MARGIA DEAN, PAT CROWLEY, MAGARET PELLEGRINI, and GLORIA DEAN. Conditions vary yet mostly good. Eight items.
Lot: 649 - JANE FONDA
JANE FONDA (b. 1937) American actress, activist and former fashion model, Fonda is the recipient of various accolades including two Academy Awards. S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w in costume with her costar JOHN PHILLIP LAW (1937-2009) who signs ‘Best from Pygar!' from the 1968 film ‘Barbarella'. Both sign in pen. Fine.
Lot: 650 - JOHN HODIAK
(1914-1955) American actor who worked in radio, stage, and film, notably alongside Tallulah Bankhead in Hitchcock's 'Lifeboat'. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a portrait view signed and inscribed at left in blue ink. Fine.
Lot: 651 - JOHN RAITT
(1917 – 2005) American actor and singer who earned his fame in musical theatre. Signed playbill advertising ‘A Joyful Noise' (Massachusetts: Carousel Theatre), 1966. 16 pp. 8vo. The cover features a close-up of Raitt, he signs underneath in blue ink. Some spotting throughout with a stain at the top right, else good.
Lot: 652 - JOSHUA LOGAN
(1908 - 1988) American stage and film director that shared a Pulitzer Prize for co-writing the musical 'South Pacific'. His signed book: 'Josh' (New York: Delacorte Press), 1976. 408pp. 8vo. Logan signs on the half-title page, beneath the inscription 'Best Wishes'. Fine, with dust jacket.
Lot: 653 - LLYOD BRIDGES JR
(1913-1998) American film and television star who appeared in more than 150 feature films, and also was the father of American actors Beau and Jeff Bridges. I.S.P., 3.5 in. x 5.5 in., b/w portrait, signed on the face. Fine condition.
Lot: 654 - LLYOD BRIDGES JR
(1913-1998) American film and television star who appeared in more than 150 feature films, and also was the father of American actors Beau and Jeff Bridges. I.S.P., 3.5 in. x 5.5 in., b/w portrait, signed on the face. Fine condition.
Lot: 655 - LUCIANO PAVAROTTI
LUCIANO PAVAROTTI (1935 - 2007) Italian operatic tenor who also crossed over into popular music, one of the greatest and most commercially-successful tenors of all times. His autobiography ""Pavarotti My Own Story"", (Garden City: Doubleday & Co.), 1981. 316pp. 8vo., first edition in dust jacket, boldly signed in black marker on the front flyleaf. Fine.
Lot: 656 - MACDONALD CAREY
MACDONALD CAREY (1913 - 1994) American Hollywood actor, best known for his role in 'Days of Our Lives', known as the 'King of the Bs.' Fine I.S.P., 4.5 x 6 in., b/w, chest up seated pose, inscribed in blue ink. Fine condition.
Lot: 657 - MARIKO NIKI
(1928- 2015) Japanese actress especially remembered for her role in 'The Teahouse of the August Moon'. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., New York, May 16, 1954 during the run of 'Teahouse' on Broadway, sends thanks for a handmade gift and sending her friend the name 'Dawn' in kanji script. Fine.
Lot: 658 - MARSHA HUNT
MARSHA HUNT (b. 1917) American Hollywood actress, model and activist, the oldest living and one of the last survivors from the 'Golden Age of Hollywood.' Known for her roles in 'Pride and Prejudice', 'The Happy Time', and 'Johnny Got His Gun.' Blue ink signature on a 5.25 x 4.5 in. sheet inscribed to an individual. Trimmed at the right margin. Fine condition.
Lot: 659 - MAX SCHMELING
MAX SCHMELING (1905 - 2005) German boxer, heavyweight champion of the world, fought American Joe Louis in 1938 in the 'fight of the century' which was a worldwide cultural event because of their national associations. S.P., 4 x 6 in. b/w, a reproduction of a vintage boxing pose with facsimile signature, hand-signed in pencil on the verso. Glue spots in corners on verso, else very good.
Lot: 660 - MILE RECORD BREAKERS
MILE RECORD BREAKERS A fine lot of two S.P.'s, both 8 x 10 in. b/w. of the British track record breakers ROGER BANNISTER and DIANE LEATHER, who broke the sub four minute mile and six minute mile respectably. Fine.
Lot: 661 - PATRICIA LAFFAN (2)
PATRICIA LAFFAN (2) (1919 – 2014) English stage, film, television and radio actress, and also, after her retirement from acting, an international fashion impresario. She is best known for her film roles as the Empress Poppaea in Quo Vadis (1951) and the alien Nyah in Devil Girl from Mars (1954). A fine pair of 8 x 10 in. b/w signed photographs from ‘Devil Girl from Mars. Includes a S.P. of the film's poster signed above the closest flying saucer, and an I.S.P. of a still from the same film of her character firing a weapon with the inscription ‘To Telce [sic] with the best wishes, Patricia Laffan'. Fine.
Lot: 662 - PETE TOWNSHEND
PETE TOWNSHEND (b. 1945) Famous front man for the British band ‘The Who'. Signed copy of his book ‘Who I Am' (London: Harper Collins Publishers), 2012. 538pp. 8vo., signed boldly in black ink on the second flyleaf. Fine.
Lot: 663 - ROBERT KLEIN
(b. 1942) American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor, who rose to the height of his popularity in the 1970's for his skits on the Watergate scandal. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a casual headshot. Klein signs at the right in blue ink. Fine.
Lot: 664 - SUGAR RAY LEONARD
SUGAR RAY LEONARD (b. 1956) Often regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, he competed professionally between 1977 and 1997, winning world titles in five weight classes; the lineal championship in three weight classes; as well as the undisputed welterweight championship. I.S.P., 4.75 x 7 in. color, a publicity photo. With Beckett Authentication. Fine.
Lot: 665 - TED LEWIS
(1890-1971) American entertainer, bandleader, and musician known for his combination of jazz, comedy, and nostalgia. I.S.P., 8 x 10 in., b/w, standing pose of Lewis preforming, inscribed to an unknown individual. Lightly creased else fine.
Lot: 666 - THE ROLLING STONES - 'BEAT BEAT BEAT' GERMAN ALBUM
THE ROLLING STONES - 'BEAT BEAT BEAT' GERMAN ALBUM The Rolling Stones Beat Beat Beat Rare 10 in. LP (Germany - Decca 60368, 1965), a mail order-only item of the band which included Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts, with Ian Stewart, who was playing keyboards for the band at the time. Only 2,000 copies of this album were produced, sold to record club members, and pressings ceased in 1967. Songs included were 'Around and Around', 'Confessin' the Blues', 'I Wanna Be Your Man', 'Not Fade Away', 'It's All Over Now', 'Carol', 'Time Is On My Side', 'Poison Ivy', 'Tell Me (You're Coming Back to Me)', and 'Bye Bye Johnny.' A small split, some ring wear and edge faults, verso soiled, still a very good copy and entirely playable.
Lot: 667 - TOMMY HENRICH AND MICKEY OWENS
TOMMY HENRICH AND MICKEY OWENS Fine S.P. 10"" x 8"" b./w, a reprint of a great vintage shot, boldly signed by each with Owens adding date: ""Oct 5-1941"". Fine condition.
Lot: 668 - VAN JOHNSON
VAN JOHNSON (1916 – 2008) American entertainer who worked in film, theater, radio, and as a singer and dancer. S.P., 6 x 4 in. b/w, a movie still from the film 'Battleground', boldly signed in blue ink across his chest. JSA authentication sticker affixed to the bottom right. Fine.
Lot: 669 - VINCENT LOPEZ
(1895 – 1975) American bandleader, actor, and pianist.D.S., 4pp. 4 x 5.75, a miniature score of the piece 'Nola' signed by Lopez in pencil on the cover beneath his image. Fine.
Lot: 670 - VINCENT LOPEZ
(1895 - 1975) American bandleader, actor, and pianist. T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Mar. 16, 1961 sending an admirer one of his albums and a photo. Very good.
Lot: 671 - WILL ROGERS
(1879-1935) American cowboy, film and theater actor, humorist and columnist. Died in a plane crash in Alaska. Bold ink signature on a car, 2 x 3 in., with envelope inscribed: ‘Will Roger's [sic] card given me by him at Phoenix, Arizona 1926'. Fine.
Lot: 672 - WILL ROGERS MARBLE PRINT BLOCK
WILL ROGERS MARBLE PRINT BLOCK WILL ROGERS (1879-1935) American cowboy, film and theater actor, humorist, and columnist. Died in a plane crash in Alaska. A 10 x 11.75 in. marble slab with a bust view of the famed comedian. Small chips, otherwise fine.
Lot: 673 - WILLIAM CONRAD
(1920 – 1994) American actor, producer, and director, best known for his role as ‘Frank Cannon'. Theater program for ‘Fiddler on the Roof' (New York: NY Production), 1981. 8 pp. 8.5 x 11 in., signed by Conrad on the last page in blue ink across an image of him as ‘Tevye'. The program is comprised of short biographies of all the actors with their professional headshots along with a detailed breakdown of every scene and musical number. Very light creasing, else fine.
Lot: 674 - WOODSTOCK FILM ADVERTISEMENT
WOODSTOCK FILM ADVERTISEMENT An original ‘Advertising Supplement To Rolling Stone', 21 x 16 in., an advertisement for the 1970 Warner Bros. documentary chronicling the Woodstock Festival. The poster shows a purple image depicting the massive crowd, the left half listing featured bands with the right reading ‘no one who was there will ever be the same'. The text on the verso contains brief articles on the listed musicians and their experiences at the festival. Folds and an ownership signature at the top margin, else fine.
Lot: 675 - (CHINA) 'MISSIONARY ADVOCATE' NEWSPAPER, 1851
(CHINA) 'MISSIONARY ADVOCATE' NEWSPAPER, 1851 Scarce newspaper: 'Missionary Advocate', 6pp. small folio, New York, July, 1851, published by the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The front page story with map describes in great detail missionary activity in Oregon, California and New Mexico. Within are letters published describing missionary work in Liberia, Egypt, etc., as well as in 'Foochow' (Fuzhou), China. Excerpts of the diary of Rev. R. S. Maclay are included describing his teaching efforts, and former Governor-General Kiying of Canton is quoted in his support of Christianity. Much more fine content.
Lot: 676 - ARTHUR MICHAEL RAMSEY
(1904 – 1988) English Anglican bishop and life peer, served as the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury. T.L.S. as Archbishop of Canterbury, thanks a child for a gift. Fine.
Lot: 677 - CLINTON J. HILL
(b. 1932) Secret Service agent, present in the presidential motorcade during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Signature and inscription on a page cut from a magazine featuring an image of the presidential limousine after the shots were fired.
Lot: 678 - DALAI LAMA
DALAI LAMA (b. 1935) Tibetan Buddhist leader. Signed book, his autobiography ""Freedom in Exile"", (New York: Cornelia and Michael Bessie), 1990, 288pp. 4to. The Dalai Lama signs on the title page in blue ink. The dust jacket is absent, else very good.
Lot: 679 - GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN
(1829 - 1904) Eccentric American financier, author, and independent candidate for President who spent his later years in New York passing out dollar bills and speaking only to children. A.D.S. on a 12mo. sheet, [n.p.], Dec. 3, 1891, in blue and orange indelible pencil. In part: '...Congratulations. You are rolling up a Big Reputation for some sense and Electric Enterprize. You have beat the World...'. Train has added some doodles to the verso of the document. Very good.
Lot: 680 - HARRY EMERSON FOSDICK
HARRY EMERSON FOSDICK (1878 – 1969) American pastor. Fosdick became a central figure in the Fundamentalist–Modernist controversy within American Protestantism in the 1920s and 1930s and was one of the most prominent liberal ministers of the early 20th century. T.L.S. on Riverside Church letterhead, 1p. 4to., Mar. 25, 1943 to a soldier thanking the man for sending a newspaper review of Fosdick's latest book and a 'friendly message'. Fine.
Lot: 681 - HOME LAST RITES ALTAR
HOME LAST RITES ALTAR Antique 'last rites' altar intended to be used at the homes of those approaching death. The German-made wood framed assemblage, 13.5 x 23 x 4 in., displays a large hand-painted plaster rendering of the post-crucifixion Jesus Christ in the arms of his mother, protected behind glass with angels and columns in the background. A small drop-down panel at bottom bears a color printed image of 'The Last Supper'. Upon opening, it reveals a storage space containing two removable candle holders which fit on either side of the display, a large crucifix, an ornate bottle of holy water with the instruction: 'KEEP CONSTANTLY FILLED', a monogrammed chromed tray for communion wafers, and a linen napkin for use after accepting communion. With two booklets, one in German from the maker. Overall fine.
Lot: 687 - O. J. SIMPSON
O. J. SIMPSON (b. 1947) Controversial former football great whose trial coverage held America's televisions hostage for over a year. S.P. 8 x 10 in. b/w, shows a youthful Simpson in uniform, inscribed at right edge: 'To Bryan all my best! OJ Simpson'. Fine.
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