117: Autographs & Historical Militaria Day 2

Lot: 850 - WORLD WAR I SOUVENIRS OF INTELLIGENCE OFFICER WITH 36TH ROYAL FUSILIERS

WORLD WAR I SOUVENIRS OF INTELLIGENCE OFFICER WITH 36TH ROYAL FUSILIERS A fine group of seven items related to the service of Reinford A. Romanes (1896-1978), a German-speaking intelligence officer who fought with the 36th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Includes: Romanes' British War Medal and Victory Medals, both of which are marked with his name and service number 34220 at the edges; his soldier's pay book dated May 23, 1916, with three pages filled-out; 20 various hat and other badges from Britain and the Commonwealth affixed to a length of canvas webbing (with full list of badges included); two British fuses for artillery shells; and a government-issued field dressing kit with iodine and gauze in the original packaging. Condition varies but overall very good. In the postwar years Romanes became a photographer celebrated for documenting rural life, farming families, and landscapes in the American South, particularly around his adopted hometown of Alto, Georgia, and the surrounding regions of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Lot: 851 - BLACK SOLDIERS DOG TAGS, GARRISON CAP, AND PHOTOGRAPHS (9)

BLACK SOLDIERS DOG TAGS, GARRISON CAP, AND PHOTOGRAPHS (9) Excellent lot of nine items once belonging to black Pvt. Chester W. Abrams of Co. C, 546th Engineers Service Battalion which served in Europe during World War I, departing from New York on 25 September 1918 and returning from France on 13 June 1919. Included in this rare grouping is a pair of Abrams' round aluminum dog tags bearing his name, serial number, and 'USA.', the pair joined by a cloth cord; Abrams' green wool overseas garrison cap; his small Army issue embossed, belt buckle; and five original photographs, postcard -size or larger, showing Abrams posing in uniform and in his greatcoat, one a French postcard showing Abrams with his comrades before a large building, the verso bearing his name and unit which were likely written by him. An excellent grouping.

Lot: 852 - 1919 AEF SIBERIA ID BRACELET

1919 AEF SIBERIA ID BRACELET An unusual World War I relic: a brown leather strap bracelet measuring 8.75 in. with a pin/tang fastener, bearing a 1.75 x .8 in. silver ID tag at middle identifying the wearer as ‘Frank R. Keller, A.E.F. Dental Corps, US Army, Siberia'. Date at top reads 1919. Light wear to band, light tarnish to tag, overall very good. The American Expeditionary Force, Siberia, operated as part of an allied intervention from 1918-1920 during the Russian Civil War. The alleged diplomatic objective of this expedition was to rescue 40,000 men of the Czechoslovak Region held by Bolshevik forces as they attempted to make their way along the Trans-Siberian Railroad to Vladivostok, and it was hoped, eventually to the Western Front. However, Woodrow Wilson, generally had the military objective to quash any Cossack or Japanese designs on critical railroad lines and rich resources of the Siberian region. While the AEF Siberia was in operation, the concurrent Polar Bear Expedition landed Arkhangelsk, Russia, to fight the Red Army from September 1918-July 1919. By most accounts, American interventions in Russia failed; more so, some considered them little more than ‘a military crime' (Peyton C. March, Chief of Staff 1918-1921).

Lot: 853 - WORLD WAR I ZEPPELIN BOMB RELIC

WORLD WAR I ZEPPELIN BOMB RELIC A 7 in. x 10 in. fragment of steel from a Zeppelin-dropped bomb that detonated in London, September 1915. The relic bears an attractive patina and is set in a custom-designed wood display with plaque reading: ‘Zeppelin Bomb Bartholomew Close City of London September 8th, 1915'. Very good condition. From the decades-old collection of the owner of a small aviation museum, where this piece was displayed.

Lot: 854 - CRASH OF R-38/ZR-2 AIRSHIP RELIC

CRASH OF R-38/ZR-2 AIRSHIP RELIC A swath of fabric from the ill-fated U.S. Navy airship ZR-2 which crashed during a flight over the Humber Estuary on Aug. 24, 1921. Measuring approx. 9.5 x 7 in., the silver fabric is housed in a simple frame together with two funeral cards honoring the crew of the ZR2, and a separate typed explanatory text about the relic. At the time, the ZR2's crash comprised the worst airship disaster, with the loss of all but five of its 49 American and British passengers. From the decades-old collection of the owner of a small aviation museum, where this piece was displayed. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 855 - FRENCH AND U.S. 37MM MODEL 1916 ROUNDS (3)

FRENCH AND U.S. 37MM MODEL 1916 ROUNDS (3) A good lot of three inert 37mm artillery rounds for the French 37mm Modele 1916 infantry support gun, also widely used by American forces during World War I, as well as other weapons such as the Hotchkiss revolving cannon. The lot includes two French 37-85 rounds, each 6.5 in. long, with headstamps identifying the manufacturer as Pinchart Denys Paris, with lot dates of September, 1917 and January, 1918. Both are fitted with inert high-explosive projectiles with removable fuses, and the projectiles of both can be removed to verify that the round is empty. The third round, also 6.5 in. long, is a U.S.-produced round manufactured by P. E. M. Co., fitted with an armor-piercing round, with the primer drilled out of the base. Three pieces.

Lot: 856 - IMPERIAL GERMAN REGIMENT-MARKED BUGLE

IMPERIAL GERMAN REGIMENT-MARKED BUGLE A brass bugle, approx. 15.5 x 9 in., the bell decorated with a disk depicting a crowned Imperial German eagle with the royal cipher ‘FR' at its breast. Beneath this crest is stamped the unit designation ‘J. [possibly a stylized ‘I'] R. 85. 1. B.' The opposite side of the bell is stamped with the maker's name ‘L. Wendler Bertram's Nache Rendsburg'. The bugle is fitted with two sling loops, and is housed in a later, Third Reich-era drawstring bag stamped with an indistinct marking and the numeral ‘24' on the exterior, and a Hitler Youth insignia on the interior. In very good overall condition.

Lot: 857 - KAISER WILHELM II AND FRANZ JOSEF COMMEMORATIVE RING

KAISER WILHELM II AND FRANZ JOSEF COMMEMORATIVE RING An Austro-German alliance ring, silver coated metal alloy construction. The face bears a Cross Pattee overlaid by right-facing profiles of Emperor Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm II, flanked by an inscription of ‘GOTT SEI MIT UNS' (‘God be with us'). Unmarked, very good.

Lot: 858 - ARMISTICE SIGNAL MESSAGE

ARMISTICE SIGNAL MESSAGE An original ‘B' form from the Army's office of Messages and Signals, 5 x 7.5 in. stamped ‘Priority' at top left with date at right Nov. 11, 1918. The form transmits to the ‘10 Corps' the following message: ‘Official AA: Armistice with Germany was signed at 0500 hours this morning and hostilities are to cease at 1100 hours. M.T.'. Floated on brown paper and set into a wood frame. From the decades-old collection of the owner of a small aviation museum, where this piece was displayed. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 859 - THIRD ARMY OCCUPATION OF GERMANY BANNER AND PHOTO

THIRD ARMY OCCUPATION OF GERMANY BANNER AND PHOTO Small banner used by a U.S. Third Army unit during their occupation of Coblenz, Germany in 1919, 17 x 16 in. thick black felt cloth with the emblem of the Third Army embroidered at center with silver and red wire on blue cloth. Above appears white cursive embroidered lettering: 'Coblenz on the Rhine' with match '1919' beneath. The black felt body itself is trimmed with a gold wire tresse. Some faults: a few letters bear pulls and the tresse bears some tears, still quite good. WITH: an approx. 8 x 10 in. photograph of a U.S. 7th Corps biplane at the '3d Army Carnival' at Coblenz, Apr. 26, 1919. Upper right corner bearing a substantial cip. Two pieces.

Lot: 860 - WORLD WAR I GERMAN OFFICERS FIELD INKWELL SET

WORLD WAR I GERMAN OFFICERS FIELD INKWELL SET A German infantry officer's cased inkwell set, 10 in. (w) x 3.5 in (h) x 6 in. (d), complete with the two original multi-piece clear glass inkwells, a brush, and inset with two metal trays to hold the pen and letter opener (missing). The set is surrounded by approximately 100 bullet-like decorations used as a border, and for dividing the compartments, all appear to be actual bullets. Affixed to the bullet décor in front are two badges, one at left consists of an officer's photograph backed by an ornate silvered starburst, and one to the right consisting of a brass unit insignia of the 113th Prussian Infantry, with color accents. All mounted to a finished wooden base with four brass feet. Included is the original plush lined case for travel. Interior material is pink, and the exterior finished in a printed paper laminate of green and blue, lid is affixed with two brass closure clasps and two steel hinges. Set is used and lightly tarnished, otherwise near fine.

Lot: 861 - ANTIQUE NAVAL BICORNE HAT

Naval bicorne hat, age and country of origin unknown. Constructed of black felt which has worn away significantly in some areas, though trim remains in fine condition. The top and the interior no longer bear any lining, and the hat shows no markings. Chipping and a few minor tears throughout. Sold as is. The bicorne was a very popular hat among the British and American Navies in the 1790s.

Lot: 862 - CHARLES COCHON DE LAPPARENT

CHARLES COCHON DE LAPPARENT (1750-1825) Minister of the Police who held important positions within the National Convention and participated in the fall of Robespierre on 9 Thermidor. Printed D.S. ‘Charles Cochon', 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d. but ca. 1796], a broadside to leaders of various municipalities requesting that ‘…in the name of public safety, to give the greatest possible publicity to the enclosed documents [not present], to comply with which they prescribe, and to take all other measures that circumstances, your prudence, and the locality in which you reside, in order to cooperate with us for the public good, for the maintenance of Liberty, Equality and the Republic, for the execution of the decrees of the National Convention, and for the respect due to the representative authority if the Nation'. Signed at conclusion by Cochon as well as by two others not identified. Light pen and pencil dockets at bottom, wear to edges, else very good.

Lot: 863 - CHARLES PICHEGRU

CHARLES PICHEGRU (1761 - 1804) General in the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars, involved in Cadoudal plot against Napoleon in 1803, and was murdered while awaiting trial in prison. Scarce A.L.S. ‘Pichegru' 1p. 8vo. [n.p., Feb. 8, [n.y.], to an unidentified general, in part: ‘…From what we are told by the inhabitants of Hesdin, whom you have just arrested…it is said that…[?] has conducted himself no better than another, unless he has now been authorized to act. I have received nothing on behalf of those poor people, but since you were solicited, I believe we must inform the Minister immediately of this conduct…I am told that there have been, in this village, five volunteers wounded…I have also authorized the inhabitants to submit to you their complaints…'. Tipped at left edge to another page and offered with a portrait engraving. Very good.

Lot: 864 - DONATIEN MARIE JOSEPH DE VIMEUR, VISCOMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU

DONATIEN MARIE JOSEPH DE VIMEUR, VISCOMTE DE ROCHAMBEAU (1755-1813) French military commander and the son of Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau, hero of the American Revolution, for whom he served as aide-de-camp in 1781-1782. Participated in the failed attempt to re-establish French authority during the Haitian Revolution after the death of Leclerc. Despite the tactics of terror that he practiced, Rochambeau capitulated to Jacques Dessalines and the insurgent troops in November, 1803. Killed in action during the German campaign of 1813. A four-line A.E.S. at the conclusion of a fine content manuscript L.S. by PIERRE PANISSE (1762-1826) French military officer who served as Rochambeau's aide-de-camp during the French colonial campaigns in the West Indies. In 1796, Panisse was made colonel, and subsequently adjutant general. The document signed ‘Panisse', 2pp. legal folio, Paris, Dec. 19, 1796, is written to Minister of War, Claude-Louis Petiet and concerns the reimbursement of two horses which were ‘….taken from me by the English during the capture of Martinique. As I was leaving for Saint-Domingue at that time and preferred to receive them on site, you authorized General Rochambeau to arrange the purchase of two horses on behalf of the government. Not having been in office, I was unable to make use of your decision…and I ask you to kindly arrange reimbursement of the amount according to the compensation rates established in Article 2 of the decree of the Executive Directory of the 11 Brumaire Year 5. As for the equipment…I have done what was necessary, having had to depart for America at the time of the expedition….'. On the verso, DONATIEN MARIE ROCHAMBEAU pens an A.E.S. signed ‘Dtn Rochambeau', in full: ‘[I] attest that Citizen Panisse, my aide-de-camp, did not receive the two horses he had been authorized to accept from the administrator in Saint-Domingue, and that he did not receive their value...G[enera]l 3rd Army Dtn Rochambeau'. Rochambeau was appointed governor-general of Saint-Domingue (Haiti) and served in that capacity from January-July, 1796, before being dismissed and replaced by colonial administrator Leger-Felicite Sonthonax. He accompanied Napoleon during the Italian Campaign and the returned to Haiti in 1802 as part of Leclerc's expedition to reconquer his former colony. Central fold and light edge wear, overall very good.

Lot: 865 - FRENCH REVOLUTION: PRIESTS TAKE OATH TO THE CONSTITUTION OF 1798

FRENCH REVOLUTION: PRIESTS TAKE OATH TO THE CONSTITUTION OF 1798 Interesting, lengthy manuscript document [unsigned], 28pp. 8vo., [1799], titled ‘Letters on the Oath of the Hatred of Royalty and on Promise of Faithfulness to the Constitution of 1798' and directed to ‘…The Gallican Church and the Clergy of the Paris Church'. Not translated, boldly penned in a fine manuscript hand and should be transcribed. The Constitution of 1798 formally established the governmental body known as the Consulate, following the 18th Brumaire. Although seemingly egalitarian in nature and thus concordant with the aims of the Revolution, the Consulate actually gave Napoleon near-dictatorial power. Bound at the left edge with string, light wear to the margins and slight damp staining, still overall very good.

Lot: 866 - FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY GENERALS (2)

FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY GENERALS (2) LOUIS LAZARE HOCHE (1768 – 1797) French soldier who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and rose to become a general of the Revolutionary Army. He won a key victory over Royalist forces in Brittany. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Paris, ‘22 Thermidor 4 Annee' [August 9, 1796]. Two weeks after he set off for the Expedition to Ireland, Hoche writes to Minister of War LAZARE CARNOT: ‘…Citizen Barre, commander of the 42nd demi-brigade, has just been given command of a battalion in the new organization…Consequently he has submitted a petition to Citizen Barrar, who was to have forwarded it to you. It is important for him to be employed in the army. The defense of the country requires the age, experience and talents be utilized…be so good as to keep this officer…in a position suited to his rank…'. Moderate foxing, else very good, sold with a portrait engraving. WITH: JEAN-ANDOCHE JUNOT (1771-1813) French general best remembered for leading the invasion of Portugal in 1807. A.L.S. 1p. legal folio, Paris, June 19, 1807, to the Minister of Finances recommending a soldier to fill a vacant position at the ‘Sinking Fund'. Mounting strip at most of left edge, prominent folds and a small tear, else very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 867 - JACQUES-POLYCARPE MORGAN

JACQUES-POLYCARPE MORGAN (1759-1843) French general of cavalry of the Revolution and Second Empire. Headline: ‘Morgan seeks to rehabilitate his sullied reputation to Napoleon on the back of the 13 Vendemiaire Year IV uprising'. Fine association and content manuscript L.S. ‘Morgan your most devoted No. 6' 3pp. legal folio, Geneva, ‘le 22 Flr [Floréal], [n.y. but likely

Lot: 868 - JEAN VICTOR MARIE MOREAU

JEAN VICTOR MARIE MOREAU (1763-1813) French general and brilliant military leader who initially aided Napoleon in his rise to power through victories in a series of important battles, but was then condemned for suspicions of his role in a treasonous plot with the Bourbon prince de Conde. Moreau would regain the affections of Napoleon, however, going on to command the Army of the Rhine and secure the important victory over Austrian and Bavarians in the Battle of Hohenlinden in 1800…only to be again condemned and banished to America for more political intrigue! A veritable ‘cat with nine lives', Moreau returned to Europe in 1805, where he joined Bernadotte, King Charles of Sweden and Alexander I against Napoleon until being mortally wounded in the Battle of Dresden. Scarce A.L.S. ‘Moreau' 3pp. 8vo., on letterhead of the Army of the Rhine [n.p., n.d. but ca. 1795], to a lieutenant general, in part: ‘…It is not without concern, Citizen General, that I have been informed of the removal of artillery equipment from the ammunition parks belonging to the army at the corps encampment…The munitions belong to the whole army and must be distributed to those who use them…It will be appropriate to correspond with the Minister of War [Lazare Carnot]…Try to give me news of the corps of engineers which I believe to be at your headquarters…'. Very good condition, with a small portrait engraving.

Lot: 869 - (FRENCH REVOLUTION)

(FRENCH REVOLUTION) Printed broadside, 1p. folio, Paris, January 1790, a royal proclamation issued by King Louis XVI on behalf of the National Assembly. Issued during the formative months of the French constitutional monarchy, the broadside announces that citizens are not permitted to perform civic and military duties simultaneously and that voters must swear obeisance to King. It also defines the title of ‘Municipal Officers', establishes departmental districts, and so forth. Heavy folding with splitting at middle, significant staining at middle and margins, overall just good. Should be viewed.

Lot: 870 - 'COSSACK GOLD TRANSPORT' BY ADOLF BAUMGARTNER-STOILOFF

'COSSACK GOLD TRANSPORT' BY ADOLF BAUMGARTNER-STOILOFF Large original oil on canvas painting, 51 in. x 32 in., by Austrian painter Adolf Baumgartner-Stoiloff (1850-1924), who also created works under the name Constantin Stoiloff, best known for his depictions of Cossack riders in action. The painting presents a multi-figured scene of Cossacks escorting gold transport wagons moving at a swift pace through the countryside, similar to Stoiloff's other works. Signed at lower right 'C. Stoiloff'. Painting is in excellent condition, showing some trivial chipping and soiling, in need of a good cleaning. Presented in a silver finished wood frame, 55 in. x 36.5 in. overall which shows shows some storage discoloration and minor loss to the exterior finish in places. Very good.

Lot: 871 - BRITISH ARMY HUSSAR’S PELISSE JACKET COSTUME

BRITISH ARMY HUSSAR'S PELISSE JACKET COSTUME A vintage film costume reproduction of a Napoleonic-era British Army hussar's ‘pelisse', or jacket, constructed of red wool with white and gray fur at the collar and cuffs. The jacket is closed at the front by seventeen brass ball buttons with loop closures, embellished with intricate passementerie of braided gold-colored metallic cords, which also decorate the sleeves and back. The interior is lined with red silk, with a sewn label identifying the manufacturer as United Costumers, Inc. The liner is also stamped ‘United Costumers, Inc. Hollywood Calif.' in black ink, with the accession number ‘K 106' and the boxed initials ‘A. G.' over ‘3'. An additional number is handwritten in black ink on the striped cotton lining of the right-hand sleeve. Shows minor wear overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 872 - FIRST INDIA CAMPAIGN MEDAL

FIRST INDIA CAMPAIGN MEDAL British Army campaign medal, 1.75 in. dia., awarded for participation in various campaigns in and around India, primarily the 1857-8 Indian Mutiny and for expeditions into the North-West Frontier of India. This silver medal bears a bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse and ‘Lady Victory' bestowing a laurel wreath upon the head of a seated warrior. Lacking ribbon. Oxidized throughout, else very good.

Lot: 873 - FRENCH ARMY M1812 SHAKO PLATE

FRENCH ARMY M1812 SHAKO PLATE A fine example of a Napoleonic M1812 shako plate, approx. 4.25 x 5.5 in., constructed of stamped copper, depicting a crowned eagle over a plate ringed with oak and laurel wreaths, with the punched-out regimental number ‘12'. Shows attachment holes at the wingtips and minor patina to the reverse, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 874 - FRENCH ARMY M1854 SHAKO PLATE

FRENCH ARMY M1854 SHAKO PLATE A French infantry M1854 shako plate from the reign of Napoleon III, approx. 4 x 4.5 in., vaulted, high-relief stamped construction of gilt-finished stamped brass, depicting a crowned eagle over a globe bearing the punched-out regimental number ‘68', flanked by lightning bolts. The reverse is fitted with a single threaded attachment post, and the right-hand wing shows a small repair strip where it joins the body, invisible from the obverse. Shows minor patina to the reverse, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 875 - FRENCH GUARDE NATIONALE M1830 SHAKO PLATE

FRENCH GUARDE NATIONALE M1830 SHAKO PLATE An M1830 shako plate of the French ‘Guarde Nationale' during the July Monarchy, approx. 4.25 x 5.25 in., constructed of stamped copper, depicting a Gallic rooster flanked by flags and oak and laurel branches, clutching an orb and standing atop a banner reading ‘Liberte'. Below appears a shield decorated with a hunting horn at center, flanked by oak and laurel branches and with lions' heads at the corners. Shows a small crack to the ‘Liberte' title, with mounting holes below the lions and expected patina overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 876 - FRENCH M1830 SHAKO PLATE

FRENCH M1830 SHAKO PLATE An M1830 shako plate of the July Monarchy period, ca. 1830-1845, approx. 4.25 x 5.5 in., constructed of silver-washed stamped copper, depicting a Gallic rooster with outstretched wings flanked by flags and oak and laurel branches, clutching an orb reading ‘Liberte'. Below appears a shield decorated with a hunting horn at center, within which is the punched-out regimental number ‘7', with lions' heads at the corners. The reverse shows split pins for mounting on both sides. Shows minor wear to the finish with expected patina overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 877 - FRENCH MINISTERS OF WAR

FRENCH MINISTERS OF WAR A group of three pieces signed by Ministers of War during the 1860s in France. Includes two pieces by French Marshal JEAN-BAPTISTE PHILBERT VAILLANT (1790-1872) who served in the Russian campaign of 1812 and the next year became a prisoner of war after the Battle of Kulm. During the Hundred Days, Vaillant fought at Ligny and Waterloo, and was made Minister of War, serving throughout the Crimean War (1853-1856). The first, an A.L.S. signed with initials, 1p. 8vo., [Paris?], May 9, 1855, penned on his official blue letterhead to an unidentified correspondent, in part: ‘…Decided to send the named individual to Algiers. He has been paid; he will leave…May 10th…And moreover, what will he do there! Has he been summoned to Algiers? Is it for studies or for business? I have no information in this matter…'. Tear at integral address leaf, remnants of red wax seal thereat, overall very good. WITH: a partly-printed manuscript D.S. ‘Vaillant', 1p. legal folio, Paris, Sept. 23, 1855, a military promotion on his Minister of War letterhead of M. Faure from second lieutenant to lieutenant in the first regiment of the infantry of the Imperial Guard. Central fold and light soiling, very good. Together with JACQUES LOUIS RANDON (1795-1871) Marshal of France and soldier who saw action in the battles of Lutzen and Leipzig, later Minister of War from 1859-1867. Partly-printed D.S. ‘Randon' 1p. legal folio, Paris, July 21, 1862, a military promotion on Minister of War letterhead for M. Faure from lieutenant to captain of an infantry regiment in the Imperial Guard. Light soiling to edges and additional folds, else very good. Three pieces.

Lot: 878 - HENRI JACQUES CLARKE, DUC DE FELTRE

HENRI JACQUES CLARKE, DUC DE FELTRE (1765 - 1818) French marshal, the private secretary to Napoleon during the Consulate and Minister of War (1807-14) during Napoleon's campaigns. Manuscript L.S. signed with a rare variant of his signature ‘Cte d'Hunebourg' 1p. legal folio, Paris, Oct, 24, 1808, to a Gen. Buquet, in part: ‘…I received your letter informing me that General Marescot finds himself ill and requests permission to see his doctor…', thence approves the request. Foxing to top margin and additional folds, else very good. ARMAND SAMUEL DE MARESCOT (1758-1832) was commander-in-chief of Engineering in the Army of the Rhine, often referred to as ‘Napoleon's Vauban'.

Lot: 879 - HENRI-JACQUES CLARKE, DUC DE FELTRE

HENRI-JACQUES CLARKE, DUC DE FELTRE (1765 - 1818) French marshal, the private secretary to Napoleon during the Consulat, and Minister of War (1807-14) during Napoleon's campaigns. Fine content manuscript L.S. ‘Duc de Feltre', 2pp. legal folio, Paris, March 21, 1814. On his official Minister of War letterhead to Hungarian General Jean-Francois L'Hullier, presenting Napoleon's orders for troops to assemble and then proceed to the Military Hospital in Lyon. The total of 5,950 men are organized into battalions and ordered to march ‘…in two columns under the orders of General [Frederic] Beurmann…[and] arrive a Libourne on 29 and 31 March, by way of Limoges and Perigueux, if they encounter no obstacle...' Clarke also gives orders for a detachment to move towards Roanne, and troops to return to Lyon, and places under the command of L'Hullier ‘…two provisional cavalry regiments' that currently serve under Olivier Rivaud de la Raffiniere. The day of our orders, March 21, 1814, marked the conclusion of Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube -- a critical moment in the War of the Sixth Coalition in which Napoleon's outnumbered French was forced to retreat by a massive Coalition force led by Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg. As such, it was significant loss that forced Napoleon's final, desperate retreat toward Saint-Dizier before his first abdication. Folds, very good.

Lot: 880 - HENRI-JACQUES CLARKE, DUC DE FELTRE

HENRI-JACQUES CLARKE, DUC DE FELTRE (1765 - 1818) French marshal, the private secretary to Napoleon during the Consulat, and Minister of War (1807-14) during Napoleon's campaigns. Manuscript L.S. ‘Duc de Feltre', 1p. legal folio, Paris, March [?], 1814. On his official Minister of War letterhead to an unidentified general, in part: ‘…I have the honor of requesting you to deliver to the gendarmerie on the behest of Marechal [Bon-Adrien de Moncey] Duc de Conegliano to the colonial prisoner battalion stationed at the Isle of Aix, a man named Pierre Moline who has just escaped from prison in Bordeaux where he was condemned for theft…'. A small tear at left margin, else very good.

Lot: 881 - JEAN LOUIS EBENEZER REYNIER

JEAN LOUIS EBENEZER REYNIER (1771-1814) French general in the Revolutionary Wars who led a division under Napoleon in the history-making French Invasion of Egypt and Syria (1798-1801). HEADLINE: Reynier transmits military intelligence from his informant to Kleber just four days before the Battle Marengo, and the day of Kleber's assassination! Superb content A.D.S. ‘JL Reynier', 2pp.

Lot: 882 - LAURENT DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR

LAURENT DE GOUVION SAINT-CYR (1764-1830) French military commander, Marshal of France Minister of War during the Bourbon Restoration. A.L.S. 1p. legal folio, Paris, Oct. 3, 1818, on his Minister of War letterhead to AUGUSTE DE MARMONT, DUC DE RAGUSE, in part: ‘…I received the two letters which you did the honor of writing me in favor of M. de Larue, your aide-de-camp, whom you request to be admitted as Major in the Corps Royal….the committee's opinion of him is favorable, and I will [refer to] him with pleasure as No. 270…'. Folds, very slight wear to top and bottom margins, very good.

Lot: 883 - NAPOLEONIC POLISH LANCER CZAPKA

NAPOLEONIC POLISH LANCER CZAPKA Napoleonic Polish Lancer's Czapka, a high, four-pointed cap with regimental insignia applied at near the top. This piece of headgear stands 11.5 in. tall. It bears a black-painted leather brim with protective metal rim at the outside of the brim. An ornate front plate displays rays of sunlight emanating from a large 'N' (for Napoleon, with whom the Poles were fiercely aligned). The body of the cap consists of a black-painted leather bottom surmounted by a gold-painted metal band above which is set a red felt covering. Ornate gold wrapped wire trim encircles the cap above the gold band, and silver and gold trim runs vertically upwards where the red felt panels meet, as well as about the top rim of the cap. A steel Maltese Cross on a red, white and blue cockade is fixted to the top of the cap. The square top of the cap is heavily decorated with similar gold wire trim. Each side of the cap displays a brass lion's head to which is attached one end of a scaled brass chinstrap. The attachment for the ends of the chinstrap is lost, but the ends will remain in place together easily. The leather and fabric lining of the cap is almost entirely intact. The cap is structurally in excellent condition, but a good professional cleaning would stunningly bring out its attributes.

Lot: 884 - NAPOLEONIC WARS (2)

NAPOLEONIC WARS (2) Two items signed by prominent players in during the Napoleonic Wars, includes: JACQUES-ETIENNE MACDONALD, DUC DE TARENT (1765 - 1840) French marshal, defeated by Russian forces under Aleksandr Suvorov at the battle of Trebbia, played an important part in the battle of Wagram (1809), the Peninsular War, and the Russian campaign. Partly-printed D.S. ‘Macdonald', 1p. 4to., Paris, April 17, 1802, a promotion of an unidentified gentleman to the position of Chevalier in the Order of Charles III of Spain. Very boldly signed, tipped to a larger sheet and bearing an area excised at bottom left which has been carefully restored. WITH: EDOUARD CASIMIR MORTIER, DUC DE TREVISO (1768-1835) French general and Marshal of France who served in the Netherlands, Meuse and on the Rhone. Killed by the ‘internal machine', an apparatus of 25 musket barrels firing at once and intended for King Louis-Philippe. A.L.S. ‘Ed. Mortier', 1p. large 4to., Paris, Feb. 14, 1817, to an unidentified gentleman requesting his brevet and a certificate about his service as Knight of the Royal Order of the Legion of Honor. Tipped at left edge to another sheet, very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 885 - NAPOLEONIC WARS (2)

NAPOLEONIC WARS (2) Two items signed by prominent players in during the Napoleonic Wars, includes: DENIS DECRES (1761-1820) Officer in the French Navy who served as Napoleon's Minister of the Navy from 1801 until the end of the Empire in 1814. Partly-printed D.S. ‘Decres' 1p. folio, Paris, July 9, 1810, a naval appointment co-signed by an unidentified division head. Extra folds, else very good. WITH: CLAUDE VICTOR-PERRIN, DUC DE BELLUNO (1764-1841) French general, governor of Louisiana and Marshal of France. Manuscript L.S. ‘de Belluno', 1p. legal folio, Paris, Feb. 22, 1823, in which Perrin notifies his correspondence that he is employed as major in a corps. Very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 886 - EMPEROR NAPOLEON I CORONATION SWORD (REPRODUCTION)

EMPEROR NAPOLEON I CORONATION SWORD (REPRODUCTION) Circa 1988 reproduction of the ceremonial Coronation Sword (Epee) of Napoleon I, 27.5 in blade, 33.5 in. overall, manufactured by Marto of Toledo, Spain, for the Franklin Mint, commissioned by the International Military Archives of Washington, D.C. The blade is constructed of stainless steel with 24-karat gold etching, and the hilt is plated with 24-karat gold. The sword is displayed on a dark wood plaque. Shows minor wear to the plating on the hilt, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 887 - CA. 1870'S BRITISH ADMIRAL'S BICORNE HAT, FROCK COAT, AND BELT

CA. 1870'S BRITISH ADMIRAL'S BICORNE HAT, FROCK COAT, AND BELT 19th Century Royal Navy Admiral's Full Dress Uniform Ensemble. A magnificent and near-complete Royal Navy flag officer's full dress uniform, circa 1870–1900 pattern. This impressive ensemble would have been worn by a Rear Admiral or higher rank for formal ceremonies, courts-martial, and official occasions. Included in this impressive lot is a double-breasted frock coat of fine dark navy blue wool, featuring two rows of large gilt brass buttons with raised fouled anchor and crown motif with matching smaller cuff buttons. Elaborate gold bullion lace and embroidery to collar, cuffs, and skirt flaps. The pockets of the garment as well as the rear pleated vent flap are similarly adorned with similar gilt buttons and lace. Complete with ornate gold bullion epaulettes featuring heavy fringe and large silver wire fouled anchor devices. The proper ceremonial waist belt with gold-trimmed webbing and impressive gilt buckle is present, the gilt buckle also displaying a fouled anchor surmounted by a crown. The belt is fitted with a lengthy sword hanger, trimmed in silver to match the belt and bearing a brass snap and length adjustment buckle. Also present is the officer's bicorne (cocked) hat in black felt with lavish gold bullion braiding, tassels, and anchor button to the front. Some of the bullion tassels on the shoulder boards have been stretched but restoration or replacement should not be difficult. The hat retains excellent form and detailing, some small areas of wear along the bottom edge. Within, hat is lined in purple pleated fabric (two small tears) and bearing the leather maker's label of 'Gieve & Sons' Portsmouth & Devonport'. A striking and visually commanding set evoking the golden age of British naval power, perfect for museum display or a private collection.

Lot: 888 - ACCOUNT OF CAMPBELL’S RAID ON PORT DOVER

ACCOUNT OF CAMPBELL'S RAID ON PORT DOVER Manuscript document, 4pp. 4to. [n.p., n.d.], a document in relation to the American Court of Inquiry regarding the actions of Col. JOHN B. CAMPBELL (1777-1814) in regards to the Raid on Port Dover, May 15, 1814. Campbell was an officer in the War of 1812 and remembered for his expedition to destroy the Miami Indians' villages along the Mississinewa River,

Lot: 889 - WAR OF 1812 AS REPORTED IN NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER

WAR OF 1812 AS REPORTED IN NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER Niles Weekly Register was a national magazine published in Baltimore, Maryland by Hezekiah Niles from 1811 to 1848. The most widely circulated magazine of its time, the Register was the nation's first weekly newsmagazine and 'exerted a powerful influence on the early national discourse.' Fine selection of twenty complete copies and one partial copy of Niles' Weekly Register, all issued between 1812 and 1815 and containing content concerning the War of 1812. This news includes reports from the front, letters and messages exchanged between governments, military forces, etc., and the issues contain a great deal of other political news as well, including presidential letters and messages. The Feb. 18, 1815 issue covers the Treaty of Ghent, Mar. 27, 1813 dedicated to American seamen then being impressed, Feb. 11, 1815 covering the Battle of New Orleans, and much more. All of the issues are disbound and in excellent condition, with contemporary content unobtainable in current histories.

Lot: 890 - WAR OF 1812 IMPRINTS (3)

WAR OF 1812 IMPRINTS (3) Fine lot of three imprints relating to speeches and other writings concerning the impending and ongoing War of 1812. Includes: 'Speech of the Hon. Josiah Quincy...Delivered the 5th January, 1813. On the Bill in Addition to the Act Entitled an 'Act to Raise an Additional Military Force,' and for Other Purposes', (Alexandria: S. Snowden & J. D. Simms), 1813. 36pp. 8vo., disbound, a few spots, curled margins to covers, edge wear; WITH: 'Analysis of the Late Correspondence Between Our Administration and Great Britain & France. With an Attempt to Shew What are the Real Causes of the Failure of the Negociation' [Lowell, John] Published by Russell and Cutler, Boston, 1809. 52pp. 8vo. WITH: 'Report, or Manifesto of the Causes and Reasons of War with Great Britain, Presented to the House of Representatives by the Committee of Foreign Relations June 3, 1812' (Washington: A. & G. Way), 1812. 18pp. 8vo., disbound. All very good condition.

Lot: 891 - (WAR OF 1812) 'DISCOURSE DELIVERED AT TRINITY CHURCH, BOSTON...UPON THE DECLARATION OF WAR...'

(WAR OF 1812) 'DISCOURSE DELIVERED AT TRINITY CHURCH, BOSTON...UPON THE DECLARATION OF WAR...' Rare and desirable imprint: 'A Discourse, Delivered at Trinity Church, Boston, July 23, 1812: On the Day of Publick Fast in Massachusetts, Upon the Declaration of War Against Great-Britain' by John S. J. Gardiner, Rector of the church (Boston: Monroe & Francis), 1812. 20pp. 8vo., disbound. Fine condition. July 23, 1812 was a Massachusetts State-mandated fast day in response to the war declaration against Great Britain. The sermon expresses strong opposition to the war, highlighting the calamities it would bring upon the nation and arguing in favor of peace. An important primary source for understanding Northern, particularly Episcopalian/Federalist sentiment against the War of 1812.

Lot: 892 - JACOB BROWN

JACOB BROWN (1775 - 1828) American army officer in the War of 1812, defeated the British at the Battle of Sackett's Harbor, captured Fort Erie, and defeated a British army at the Battle of Chippawa. In 1821, he was appointed Commanding General of the Army and held that post until his death. Good association A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Boston, Aug. 28, 1818, to U.S. Army Quartermaster General THOMAS JESUP (1788-1860). Brown transmits his desire to meet with Jesup in New York during an upcoming visit, and signs boldly ‘Jac. Brown' in black ink at the conclusion. He also executes his free-franking signature ‘ Maj. Genl. Brown' on the integral cover, this signature affected by a tear where the letter has been roughly opened. Evenly toned, shows ink burn overall, with original mailing folds showing a few internal splits, else very good. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Brown with his facsimile signature below the image, as well as a modern pamphlet describing Brown's exploits, ‘Across the Niagara 1814: The Battles of Fort Erie, Chippewa and Lundy's Lane', by Thomas M. Borsick [Lexington, VA; T.M.B. Enterprises], 1994.

Lot: 893 - KULM IRON CROSS OF 1813

KULM IRON CROSS OF 1813 This excessively rare version of the Iron Cross was produced three years after the initial institution of the Iron Cross in 1813, a Russian-made award known as the Kulm Cross. This example, 40 mm. x 40 mm., is made of a thin tin plate fashioned in the shape and size of a typical Iron Cross with a painted black center and a gray painted border, all painted areas show an age old grazing to the painted surfaces. All eight corners of the cross fashioned with two small holes for sewing to a uniform, or in this case, to a circular black ribbed-ribbon backing that is approximately 60mm. diameter. This cross was construed and issued with the purpose of honoring the bravery of Russian Guards units consisting of 14,000 men, and Commanded by Count Ostermann-Tolstoy, as they fought against the French under against the French under General Vandamme, during the Battle of Kulm, August 29-30, 1813. The allied armies had been in retreat after a disastrous defeat at Dresden in mid August, and the gallantry of the Russian troops under Ostermann-Tolstoy was instrumental in the defeat of the pursuing French at Kulm. There, holding General Vandamme's larger French corps at bay with great cost to his own Russian guards in casualties until reinforcements arrived in the form of Russian and Austrian troops, as well as the Prussian corps led by General Kleist. This led to Vandamme's capture and defeat. The King decided to reward the bravery of the Russians by awarding them this special version of the Iron Cross, although, for some unknown reason, three years was to elapse before the official awards were made. It is unknown how many of these were issued. Available here is an almost impossible to obtain example.

Lot: 894 - PRUSSIAN M1889 INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD

PRUSSIAN M1889 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD A complete model 1889 Prussian Infantry Officer sword, 29 in. blade, 34.75 overall, with the distinctive folding clamshell guard associated with Imperial officer rank and basket-style brass hilt depicting a Prussian eagle. The grip is brown ribbed Bakelite with an index finger stop and wrapping wire. Maker marked at ricasso ‘ACS' with device of a scale for Alexander Coppel, Solingen. Blade is clean with no obvious defects and slight running marks. Guard, hilt and wire bear significant oxidation, while steel scabbard bears a single suspension loop, with chipping to paint. Overall very good, with blue wool bag.

Lot: 895 - MILLS 1898 KRAG CARTRIDGE BELTS (2)

MILLS 1898 KRAG CARTRIDGE BELTS (2) Good pair of Mills-style cartridge belts for the .30-40 ammunition used by the U.S. M1898 Krag rifle, includes: a U.S. Model 1894 cartridge belt, 37 x 3 in. (adjustable), of khaki webbing with brass ‘C'-style buckle and adjustment sliders. The reverse of both sliders is marked ‘Pat. Mills & Orndorf', with patent dates below. The belt is fitted with fifty double cartridge loops, capable of holding 100 rounds of ammunition. Faintly marked on the back with an illegible identifying number. WITH: a second M1894-style cartridge belt, 37 x 3 in. (adjustable), of khaki webbing with brass ‘C'-style buckle and adjustment sliders. Unmarked, fitted with single cartridge loops, stamped ‘90 G. 52' on the back in black ink. Both belts show expected wear and soiling, otherwise in very good condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 896 - IMPERIAL GERMANY 120TH INFANTRY REGIMENT TUNIC

IMPERIAL GERMANY 120TH INFANTRY REGIMENT TUNIC Pre-World War I Imperial German dark blue wool tunic for a member of the 120th (2nd Wurttemberg) Infantry Regiment. Secured closed by seven brass buttons, with three brass buttons on either cuff. The cuffs are trimmed in red wool and a gilt wire band, the collar matching. Pinned at the collar on either side are two brass badges bearing the Seal of Wurttemberg. Held in place at the shoulders by brass buttons are red wool shoulder straps with the regiment number ‘120' embroidered in yellow. A World War I Iron Cross, 1st Class is pinned on the left side, marked on the reverse ‘44' for manufacturer Jakob Bengel of Oberstein. The interior is lined on the top half by heavy khaki and the bottom half in blue cloth. Faded stamps on the lining include: RA XIII, 1903, 1908,', further marked with two-digit numbers down the left edge. Vented at the rear with three brass buttons on either flap. The flaps and front are trimmed in red piping. A very attractive tunic bearing no flaws.

Lot: 897 - GERMAN FASCHINENMESSER SHORT SWORD

GERMAN FASCHINENMESSER SHORT SWORD A pre-unification or early Imperial German short sword, likely Prussian, of the pattern commonly called ‘faschinenmesser' (fascine knife) and given the collector's designation M1864. The sword, 19 in. blade, 23.75 in. overall, features a slightly-curved, single edged steel blade, unmarked but showing acid-etched decorations on both sides and along the spine, depicting floral motifs and stands of arms. The single-piece brass hilt features an S-shaped crossguard, a bird's-head pommel and grooves on one side of the grip only, also unmarked. The blade shows slight damage to the tip, scratches overall and patches of stable oxidation, while the hilt shows a nice patina with expected wear and small dings overall. The sword is housed in a 20.5 inch long black leather scabbard, with brass throat and chape, again unmarked. The chape shows some verdigris and is loose, with expected wear to the leather and an appropriate patina to the brass fittings. The leather also appears to have shrunk with age, as the scabbard is somewhat too short for the sword. In very good condition overall. In very good condition overall.

Lot: 898 - INDIAN SOSUN PATTAH TALWAR

INDIAN SOSUN PATTAH TALWAR An attractive, circa 19th-century ‘talwar', or curved sword, from the Indian subcontinent, specifically of the ‘sosun pattah' pattern, identified by its yatagan-style downward-swept, single-edged blade. 29.25 in. blade, 34 in. overall, features a silvered iron disk-style hilt with conical pommel and a slender handguard, all finely decorated in floral and geometric motifs. The blade is undecorated, but features three fullers in two groups along two-thirds of its length. Shows freckling along the entirety of the blade, with slight chipping and active oxidation to the tip, and with some wear and losses to the finish of the hilt commensurate with age, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 899 - SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S BICORN CAP, BELT, AND EPAULETTES

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR NAVAL OFFICER'S BICORN CAP, BELT, AND EPAULETTES A fine set of Spanish-American War uniform elements attributed to Commander Albert L. S. Key (Albert Lenoir Skipwith Key), a U.S. Navy officer who gained prominence during the Spanish-American War as the navigational officer aboard the cruiser USS Cincinnati. Included in the lot is Key's dress bicorne hat, approx. 17 in. long, heavily embellished with gold wire bullion knots and tassels at either end trimmed with blue thread, with an officer's gold tress to one side flanking a large gilt naval button. Leather sweatband fitted to the lined interior. Apparently covered in black shorn beaver, only lightly worn. Sold with regulation 1869 matching bullion and gold tasseled shoulder boards, each fitted with ornate silver bullion fouled anchor and gold bullion oak leaf insignia devices denoting the rank of lieutenant commander. Also present is Key's dress belt, approx. 33 in. long with gilt eagle and anchor buckle, hasp, and black satin belt trimmed with five horizontal rows of gold wire embroidery, complete with sword hangers similarly embroidered with gold wire and fitted with gilt clasps, all set into a burgundy felt-covered oval case. All of these items in turn are set into a rigid 17 x 8 in. burgundy felt-lined case with cover. The case remains basically intact though the leather hinges, securing straps, and hasp are either broken or lost, and the carrying handle is lost. The side of the case bears the stenciled initials 'A.S.K.' as well as 'NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MD'. During the Spanish-American War, Albert L. S. Key helped lead successful coastal blockades and participated in the bombardment of Spanish fortifications in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Prior to and during the war, Key worked with the Naval War Board, the core strategy committee that planned naval operations in both the Caribbean and the Philippines. As part of the North Atlantic Squadron, his ship actively maintained the naval blockade preventing Spanish reinforcements and supplies from reaching Cuba. He served with distinction during the bombardment of San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 12, 1898, where his vessel engaged Spanish shore batteries. He remained a key figure in the Navy after the war, eventually commanding the scout cruiser USS Salem and receiving commendations for naval engineering innovations.

Lot: 900 - SERVICE MEDALS OF AN OFFICER LEADING THE BLACK 24TH AND 63RD REGIMENTS (4)

SERVICE MEDALS OF AN OFFICER LEADING THE BLACK 24TH AND 63RD REGIMENTS (4) Lot of four service medals awarded to Charles J. Nelson. Two of the medals were awarded to Lt. Nelson, a white officer, while he served with the 24th Infantry Regiment, one of the Buffalo Soldier regiments which was almost all black. Present is Lt. Nelson's Philippine Campaign medal No. 1581 and his Cuban Pacification Medal, No. 170. At the climactic Battle of San Juan Hill, units of the 24th Infantry assaulted and seized the Spanish-held blockhouse and trench system atop San Juan Hill. Promoted to colonel and transferred to the 63rd Infantry Regiment, Nelson was awarded a Mexican Service medal No. 5680, and later a World War I Victory Medal with 'Defensive Sector' clasp. All ribbons and pins are original, Cuban medal ribbon worn, World War I Victory Medal less so, overall very good.

Lot: 901 - GEORGE DEWEY

GEORGE DEWEY (1837 - 1917) American Admiral of the Navy, the only person in U.S. history to attain the rank. Served under Farragut in the Civil War but known for his famous success at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War, achieving victory with only a single casualty. T.L.S. on his Admiral of the Navy letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington D.C., Mar. 9, 1914 to W. Cameron Forbes (1870–1959), American investment banker and diplomat who served as governor-general of the Philippines from 1909 to 1913 and ambassador to Japan from 1930 to 1932. Dewey thanks Forbes for sending him tow copies of Dean Worcester's 'The Philippines, Past and Present' and states he will read them at his first opportunity. Some marginal soiling and damp staining at bottom, else very good. With postcard image of Dewey.

Lot: 902 - GEORGE DEWEY

GEORGE DEWEY (1837 - 1917) American Admiral of the Navy, the only person in U.S. history to attain the rank. Served under Farragut in the Civil War but known for his famous success at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish American War, achieving victory with only a single casualty. A.Q.S. on a 8 x 2.5 in. (sight) sheet, in full: 'To Major McCauley U.S.M.C. With warm regards on the fiftieth anniversary of my active service. George Dewey Sep. 23d/04' A bit toned, double matted with a photograph of the admiral in uniform and a brass descriptive plaque.

Lot: 903 - GEORGE DEWEY

GEORGE DEWEY (1837-1917) American naval officer who served under Farragut in the Civil War, later destroyed a Spanish squadron in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American war. Bold signature in black ink on a 7 x 3.5 in. album page, adding the sentiment ‘Sincerely Yours' and the date ‘23d Sept. 1900.' Very good to fine.

Lot: 904 - ('YOU MAY FIRE WHEN READY!') CHARLES V. GRIDLEY

('YOU MAY FIRE WHEN READY!') CHARLES V. GRIDLEY CHARLES V. GRIDLEY (1844-1898) Captain in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War and Spanish-American War, immortalized by Admiral George Dewey's famous line during the Battle of Manila Bay: ‘You may fire when you are ready, Gridley'. Excessively rare partly-printed D.S. 1p. 8vo., Buffalo, Sept. 6. 1894, a ‘mileage ticket' for mail to be delivered, signed at bottom right. A collector's typed note has been glued to top edge, light wear, else very good. Gridley is virtually unobtainable in any form.

Lot: 905 - OFFICER’S BUTTON RECOVERED FROM USS MAINE

OFFICER'S BUTTON RECOVERED FROM USS MAINE A scarce naval relic from the wreck of the USS MAINE, a brass button from the uniform of an officer on board the ill-fated vessel, 1 in. diameter, showing appropriate oxidation and wear. Accompanied by a photograph of the button in a group of others recovered from the wreck which were housed within a small wood box bearing the text for the poem ‘Remember the Maine'. Together with two striking oversize b/w photographs, 20 x 16 in., showing the MAINE in her demolished state.

Lot: 906 - SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SOLDIERS HANDBOOK

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR SOLDIERS HANDBOOK An original military publication, ‘Soldier's Hand Book U.S.A. Revised', 1898, 81pp. 6.5 x 4 in. hardbound in leather with gilt at cover, owned by Edgar W. Drummond, with his ownership label on cover. Within, regulations are spelled out regarding promotion, discharges, deserters pay, promotion, ‘Extracts from Articles of War', clothing and ‘Last Will and Testament'. The last few pages are filled-out by Drummond and record clothing received. Drummond served in the 8th U.S. Cavalry and copies of his service papers and other information are included with the book. Light wear as expected, else very good.

Lot: 907 - USS TRENTON DIARY

USS TRENTON DIARY A hardbound diary, 7 x 8.5 in. with lined pages, 28pp. filled out by Frank H. Bailey, an Assistant Engineer on the USS TRENTON stationed in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, January-May, 1887. Neatly penned, Bailey records his activities day-by-day, ranging from one liners such as ‘on duty' to more lengthy descriptions of the ship's travels and his shore excursions. The diary also contains 15pp. of expenses and other accounting in pencil. Overall very good condition. The USS TRENTON was a wood-hulled screw frigate and principally remembered for being the first U.S. Navy ship equipped with electric lights. In the latter half of 1887, she was actively serving as the flagship of the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Station and was, two years later wrecked in a hurricane in Samoa in 1889. For himself, Bailey would rise to the rank of Lieutenant Commander, March 1899.

Lot: 908 - US NAVY EAGLE HAND SEWN 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE TAPESTRY

US NAVY EAGLE HAND SEWN 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE TAPESTRY Veteran sailor's Navy service souvenir silk embroidered tapestry presented in a vintage frame with glass. This extremely detailed tapestry, 27.5 in. x 23.5 in., is a combination of embroidery and quilting, all sewn into a once Navy blue silk backing tapestry (now faded to brown), with some accents, highlights, and borders hand embroidered in a silver bullion thread. Image depicts a fierce looking American eagle perched upon a canted liberty shield, and flanked by four American flags. With 34 stars appearing across all four flags and shield, it is estimated that the piece dates from between 1865-68, shortly after the Civil War. This fine piece displays the laurel branches of peace to the bottom left, and the shooting arrows of war preparation to the lower right; additionally there are thirteen large stars scattered above the depiction honoring the original colonies, each star individually embroidered, with intertwined fluttering scroll, with the Latin phrase 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' ('Out of many, one'), the traditional de facto motto of the original 13 colonies. This theme appeared on many different types of patriotic mementos until at least 1956. Some minor fading visible, with embroidery and the silk tapestry all in very fine condition. After Matthew C. Perry, the commodore of the United States Navy succeeded in the opening Japan to the West following the 1854 Convention of Kanagawa, Japan's isolation and closure to the west was over. Seaports such as Nagasaki and Yokohama opened to the trades and foreign visitors such as sailors, businessmen and missionaries. Rarely seen today, these types of embroidered artworks were produced as 'cruise souvenirs', to meet the demand of sailors from Britain and America during their service visits. Designed with a typical American theme aimed at those customers, the techniques and methods employed traditional Japanese craftmanship. This beautiful silk panel is not only a historic and patriotic American souvenir of military service, but also a great example of Japanese textile art, showcasing the methodic skills of the Japanese.

Lot: 909 - (MEXICAN WAR)

(MEXICAN WAR) Rare and desirable imprint, ‘Journal of William H. Richardson A Private Soldier in the Campaign of New and Old Mexico'. New York, 1848, 96pp. 8vo., with original pictorial wrappers. Light wear but overall very good. An 1849 copy of this text sold for $1,375 at auction in 2022.

Lot: 910 - MEXICAN REVOLUTION PHOTO ALBUM

MEXICAN REVOLUTION PHOTO ALBUM A group of 35 photographs, 3 x 4.5 in. in most part, collected by soldier Albert Zurcher who served in Indiana Infantry, Co. E , at the Mexico border at Camp Llano, TX, during the Pancho Villa Expedition. The photographs include: the army doing war maneuvers, during grand reviews, individual soldier portraits, the camp grounds, Rio Grande river, street scenes, and more. Together with: a few images showing Zurcher's service while at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, 1917, and a few more of Zurcher's service at Camp Colt, PA, 1918. Photos are pasted into a contemporary spiral notebook with cellophane tape and show mounting traces; page edges reinforced with masking tape; fair to good. During the 1916–1917 Pancho Villa Expedition, soldiers from Company E, 2nd Indiana Infantry (Indiana National Guard), were mobilized for active federal service along the U.S.–Mexico border to secure the region and deter further raids at Camp Llano in the Rio Grande Valley near Mercedes, Texas. Worthy of further research.

Lot: 911 - 31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT CUSTOM FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH

31ST INFANTRY REGIMENT CUSTOM FRAME WITH PHOTOGRAPH Rare, wonderful wood frame with photograph, both referencing the famous U.S. 31st Infantry 'Polar Bears'. The frame is a work of art, incorporating a finely cut wood emblem at top depicting a shield, vertical stripes, the number '31', the regiment's motto 'Pro Patria', and crossed muskets. The sides of the frame bears inset pieces of wood in various shades. Set within the frame is a ca. 1900 portrait of an officer, a member of the regiment. Very good.

Lot: 912 - (LITTLE BIG HORN)

(LITTLE BIG HORN) A rare cabinet card showing Bull Half White, also known as Curly, one of George Custer's Crow scouts, in a seated pose in native dress. A note on verso reads: ‘Curley [sic] Gen. Custer's scout and only survivor of that horrible massacre'. Dark toning, wear to edge, and other wear appropriate to age, fair condition. Curly (born Ashishishe, c. 1859-1923) was one of six Crow scouts who guided Custer and the 7th Cavalry during the 1876 Yellowstone Expedition. While not active in the battle itself, he went on to chronicle the defeat and massacre, and is purportedly the last to see Custer alive.

Lot: 913 - SHARPS 1859 MODEL 4-BARREL PEPPERBOX

SHARPS 1859 MODEL 4-BARREL PEPPERBOX C. Sharps & Co. four-barrel pistol in .22 Rim fire. As it is very small, this pistol was easy to conceal and favored by card players. This model was offered in several variations which included various calibers and barrel lengths. This type, the Model 1A, features the shorter 2.5 in. barrel assembly in caliber .22RF short, with the overall length being 5 inches. The pistol fired each barrel individually by way of a single action hammer with a rotating firing pin activated by a spur design trigger. To reload, the barrel is slid forward while pushing down on a slotted screw button on the bottom of the frame and sliding the barrel forward. Front of barrel is fitted with a brass bead site. Marked with a serial number in two places, on the dovetail on the underside of the barrel, marked as '10560' and marked again on the bottom of the grip frame with '10560'. Additionally, manufacturer's markings appear on both sides of the brass frame with the information arranged in a circular pattern around the hammer axis screw. Marked on the right side of the brass frame with 'C. SHARPS & Co.' and 'PHILADA. PA.', and again with 'C. SHARPS' on the left side of frame. The former blued finish on the exterior of the barrel has now faded to a light brown patina from use and age. The advance lever for the rotating firing pin on the hammer seemingly works fine and shows no other mechanical issues, hammer cocks and responds to trigger activation. The bores on the barrels are all clear, and still show clear rifling, with some fouling and oxidation. The two flat bottom grips are in a very nice state of preservation with an attractive grain pattern, showing no chips or cracks. Manufactured by C. Sharps & Co. between 1859 and 1874, this models' run producing 156,000 pistols, with the serial number on this particular gun indicating that it was producing midway through the run probably around 1865. Generally fine condition. Firearms sold in auction have not been test-fired, nor have they been thoroughly taken down by a professional gunsmith, therefore it is recommended that a full assessment be conducted by a qualified gunsmith before attempting to shoot or otherwise operate any firearm. Alexander Historical Auctions assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, in making any firearm safely and fully functional. That is completely the responsibility of the end buyer.

Lot: 914 - MARLIN XX STANDARD 1873 POCKET REVOLVER

MARLIN XX STANDARD 1873 POCKET REVOLVER This Marlin XX Standard 1873 Model is a vintage 7-shot rimfire pocket revolver, chambered in .22 Long, featuring a brass main frame with blued barrel and fluted style cylinder, hammer in natural steel, with attractive rosewood grip. Marked on top of barrel, 'XX. STANDARD. 1873' and 'J M MARLIN NEW-HAVEN, CT. PAT JULY ,1 1873' to left side of barrel. Manufactured by the Marlin Firearms Co. between 1873 and 1887 and part of a model run of 10,000. Designed to compete with the Smith and Wesson Model 1. Excellent. Firearms sold in auction have not been test-fired, nor have they been thoroughly taken down by a professional gunsmith, therefore it is recommended that a full assessment be conducted by a qualified gunsmith before attempting to shoot or otherwise operate any firearm. Alexander Historical Auctions assumes no responsibility, financial or otherwise, in making any firearm safely and fully functional. That is completely the responsibility of the end buyer.

Lot: 915 - 10TH INFANTRY DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHS (3)

10TH INFANTRY DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHS (3) Lot of three original photographs of members of the 10th Infantry and their camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison, In. in 1908. Each photo measures 12 x 10 in. overall and the images include a horse-mounted machine gun platoon, the squad room, and the mess hall (some spotting to this image). Overall very good. The division fought in all of the country's wars into the Cold War and was among the first to see action in Cuba. On 1 July 1898, the 10th was chosen to lead the charge up San Juan Hill to post the Stars and Stripes on its heights.

Lot: 916 - BLACK 24TH INFANTRY 'BUFFALO SOLDIER' COLLAR DISCS (37)

BLACK 24TH INFANTRY 'BUFFALO SOLDIER' COLLAR DISCS (37) Large set of 32 pairs of 24th Infantry Regiment collar tabs from various companies of the famous 24th Infantry 'Buffalo Soldiers', all ca. 1916-17, includes Companies A (2 sets), B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, S, MG, and HQ. Also included are four thin brass canvas tags and one dog tag, also from the 24th. The discs, dug at Camp Furlong, NM, lack posts on the reverse, with no fixing devices present, else good to very good. With two letters describing provenance from the original collector who sold these pieces to our consignor in 1994. The 24th Infantry Regiment, one of the legendary segregated Buffalo Soldier units, was stationed at Camp Furlong in Columbus, New Mexico, from 1916 to 1922. They were deployed there to provide security along the Mexican border following Pancho Villa's raid, serving well after the Punitive Expedition ended. Houston Riot and Mutiny of 1917. Stationed in Texas to guard Camp Logan's construction, the Third Battalion faced severe racist hostility and police brutality. On August 23, 1917, after police assaulted soldiers and rumors spread of an approaching white mob, over 100 heavily armed troops marched into Houston, resulting in the deaths of 11 civilians, five police officers, and three soldiers. In the subsequent courts-martial—the largest in U.S. Army history—110 black soldiers were convicted of mutiny and murder. Nineteen of the soldiers were executed by hanging, and 63 were sentenced to life in prison.

Lot: 917 - BUFFALO SOLDIER KEEPSAKE PIN

BUFFALO SOLDIER KEEPSAKE PIN Ca. 1900 keepsake pin bearing an oval portrait of a black Buffalo soldier, 1.5 in. dia. with ornate brass frame, pin and catch on reverse. Very good.

Lot: 918 - IDENTIFIED U.S. MEXICAN SERVICE MEDAL

IDENTIFIED U.S. MEXICAN SERVICE MEDAL U.S. Army Mexican Service Medal, awarded to personnel who participated in combat operations against Mexican forces between 1911 and 1919. The obverse of the medal depicts a yucca plant against a mountain range, beneath the legend ‘Mexican Service' and above the date ‘1911-1917'. The reverse depicts an eagle perched on a stand of arms and colors, beneath ‘United States Army' and above ‘For Service' and a partial border of thirteen stars. The edge of the medal is stamped ‘No. 2595', indicating that it was awarded to 1st Lt. Carleton Briggs of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The medal is suspended from a pinback silk ribbon of vertical green, yellow and blue bars. The suspension loop has been reattached with clear glue, with some patina to the surface, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 919 - PARADE SABER

PARADE SABER Unmarked, early-mid 20th century parade or dress saber, 28 in. blade, 33.5 in overall, with plain, slightly curved blade, steel handquard and sharkskin-wrapped grip. Shows freckling to the blade and handguard, with heavier oxidation to the grip backstrap and pommel, scabbard missing, in good to very good overall condition.

Lot: 920 - ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS BEARSKIN PARADE CAP

ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS BEARSKIN PARADE CAP Scarce ca.1940s Royal Regiment of Fusiliers bearskin parade cap, 18 in. tall with red over white hackle, brass chain link chin strap, 'brass 'flaming bomb' insignia fitted to the front, and leather liner. Some of the blue enamel behind the lettering on the insignia is lost, the chin cord is oxidized in places with the leather backing starting to loosen at extreme ends, and the hackle a bit soiled and frazzled, else generally very good. The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is one of the few British Army regiments authorized to wear the iconic bearskin cap. Worn primarily by officers and band members for ceremonial duties, and is distinct from the smaller raccoon-skin 'Fusilier cap' historically worn by other ranks. Officer caps are made from high-quality Canadian brown bear fur that is dyed black. While originally worn in battle by elite grenadier units, today these caps are strictly reserved for full-dress, ceremonial, and parade uniform occasions. SOLD WITH: an unrelated but equally interesting piece, the metal protective cannister used to safely store and transport such a cap. This particular example is named to 'J. U. F. C. ALEXANDER' in worn white lettering upon the top. This could only be Sir James Ulick Francis Canning Alexander (often recorded as J.U.F.C. Alexander), a prominent British military leader and court official. Born on February 10, 1889, he was a senior officer in the Coldstream Guards. He served with distinction on the Western Front in France and Belgium during World War I, notably holding the vital position of Adjutant for the 1st Battalion of the Coldstream Guards during the opening months of the war in 1914. For his gallant and valuable services, he was decorated with the OBE and mentioned in dispatches. Ater his military service, he transitioned into the British royal household, serving as Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II from 1936 to 1952. The black-painted tin container stands 22.5 in. tall and is 13.5 in. in diameter. It has a swing-open door on two hinges which is ribbed for added strength, and is fitted with a large working hasp. A steel handle is fitted to the top. Paint is worn, a few dents to the body, else very good.

Lot: 921 - SWEDISH M21 HELMET

SWEDISH M21 HELMET An inter-war Swedish M21 steel combat helmet, featuring a distinctive peak to the crown and a shield-shaped plate embossed with three crowns at front. The helmet has been refinished with hand-brushed gray paint overall, and Swedish national flag decals applied to both sides. The interior is fitted with a brown leather liner consisting of three pads with two fingers each. One pad bears the incised markings ‘411' and ‘I. 6' over the date ‘1935', while a second pad is numbered in black ink. No other markings are immediately visible. The brown leather chinstrap is present and intact. Shows expected minor scuffs and scratches to the exterior, with wear commensurate with use to the liner, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 922 - U.S. MILITARY HEADGEAR (21)

U.S. MILITARY HEADGEAR (21) A good collection of World War II-era and immediately postwar U.S. military headgear, including three U.S. Army officer's visor caps with round brass cap badges, as well as eighteen overseas or garrison-style caps, including two women's examples and a British Army example. 21 pieces, should be seen.

Lot: 923 - U.S. MILITARY INSIGNIA, ACCOUTERMENTS AND SOUVENIRS

U.S. MILITARY INSIGNIA, ACCOUTERMENTS AND SOUVENIRS A large, varied box lot of U.S. and other nations World War II-era and post-war insignia, equipment articles and souvenirs, includes in small part: U.S. Marine Corps ‘smalls', including insignia patches, EGA devices, belts, belt buckles, and EGA signet ring, a USMC utility knife, and more, approx. 40 pieces; U.S. army ‘smalls', including cap badges, dog tags, ribbon bars, a Combat infantryman Badge, and more, approx. 20 pieces; approx. 7 pieces of World War II era German militaria, including a dog tag, seven rounds of 8mm rifle ammunition on three stripper clips, and other unidentified small articles; two red fabric weapons arming tags; a K-ration, snakebite kit and first-aid kit; an M60 timed blasting fuse (inert); a U.S. Army stereoscope viewer; a brass Acme Thunderer whistle, retailed by Meyer Army and Navy Equipment; five utility or souvenir blades, including Philippines examples, a balisong and a miniature katana; fourteen cigarette lighters, including a Korean War Zippo clone and other souvenir examples; two World War II-era cigarette packs, including a Japanese example; and approx. 16 World War II-era postcards and photographs, including Japanese examples. Approx. 110 pieces, should be seen.

Lot: 924 - U.S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FLAG AND MORE

U.S. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FLAG AND MORE A post-1947 U.S. flag, 33.5 x 22.5 in., constructed of blue nylon and featuring sewn-on U.S. eagle with shield clutching three arrows, with a sewn-on star at each corner, denoting the U.S. Secretary of Defense. The hoist is reinforced with white canvas and fitted with brass grommets at the top and bottom corners, and bears a fabric ‘Ny-Glo' tag, as well as the black ink inscription ‘Distinguishing Sec. of Defense' and the size. SOLD WITH: a clamp-dyed cotton bunting Chinese Nationalist flag, 13.75 x 9 in., stamped ‘2 Made In China' on the hoist, as well as two 14.5 in. sq. multi-piece cotton bunting Swiss flags with fabric ties at the hoist corners, origin unknown. Four pieces, all in very good condition.

Lot: 925 - (USS PUEBLO) LLOYD M. BUCHER

(USS PUEBLO) LLOYD M. BUCHER (1927 - 2004) Commander of the U.S. Navy spy ship USS PUEBLO, which was captured by North Korean naval forces in 1968. Bucher and the rest of the ship's crew were held captive and subjected to interrogation and torture for eleven months. Great S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, a modern reprint of an aerial photograph of the USS Pueblo at sea. Bucher signs at the bottom-left corner in black ink, adding his rank 'CDR USN'. Printed label in top margin, else fine.

Lot: 926 - BIKINI ATOLL NUCLEAR PHOTO

BIKINI ATOLL NUCLEAR PHOTO An amazing original photograph, 17.5 x 8.5 in. mounted to a 21.5 x 12.5 board, depicts a test off Bikini Atoll from ‘Operation Crossroads', specifically Test Baker, which involved many decommissioned ships from Pearl Harbor as well as several captured vessels. In the foreground, palm trees are seen moving from the blast, beside structures typical of Bikini Atoll from the time, including some huts and a lookout tower. Fine.

Lot: 927 - K.I.A. BLACK SOLDIER'S PURPLE HEART FROM THE MASSACRE AT PUSAN, 1950

K.I.A. BLACK SOLDIER'S PURPLE HEART FROM THE MASSACRE AT PUSAN, 1950 A most important and evocative medal, the original, engraved Purple Heart medal awarded to black Master Sgt. Tommie L. Long, K.I.A. while fighting the North Koreans along the Pusan perimeter on Aug. 23, 1950. Long, born in 1919, was a member of the 24th Infantry Div. which was heavily engaged in Korea from the very start of the conflict. The Purple Heart is presented in its original case along with the printed presentation card from the Secretary of the Army and the original mailing box. Also present is Long's dog tag which bears some wire as an attachment and appears to be dug, possibly recovered with his body; Long's Purple Heart award certificate (soiled); two of Long's tunic-removed master sergeant's stripes, a 9.75 x 15 in. colored photograph of Long in uniform (crease at center); and a 17 in. long 25th Division rayon pennant. The 24th had nearly 1,900 members at the start of hostilities. After their dogged defense of the Pusan perimeter, they had realized a 90% casualty rate.

Lot: 928 - KOREAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS (45)

KOREAN WAR PHOTOGRAPHS (45) Great lot of approx. 45 largely original photographs (some Signal Corps), most 3.5 x 5 in. b/w, almost all being combat and military scenes from American involvement in the Korean War. Images includes scenes of Chinese prisoners and dead ('dead chink'), American wounded, American armor in action, crossing the Han River, American infantry and machine gunners, infantry entrenched and on the move, artillerymen, AA gunners, and much more. SOLD WITH: a rare air-dropped flyer meant for Chinese troops urging them to use the safe conduct passes forbidden by their officers, WITH: the July 13, 1951 edition of 'Armed Forces Talk' issued by the Department of the Army, 18pp. 4to., a history and analysis of the war in Korea, illustrated with maps and photographs. A bit rough.

Lot: 929 - KOREAN WAR-ERA U.S. M1 HELMET

KOREAN WAR-ERA U.S. M1 HELMET A U.S. steel M1 combat helmet, the exterior finished olive-green with a sand texture, featuring a manganese rim with seam at the rear. The chin strap bales are of the swivel-type, and the olive-green chinstrap is attached via olive drab-painted steel clips, with a similarly-painted steel buckle, both features commonly seen on Korean War-era helmets. The interior is finished olive green, and the heat-stamped batch number ‘96' is visible inside the front skirt. The helmet is fitted with a post-Korean War Model 1958 liner with olive-drab suspension straps, lacking the vent hole at front seen on earlier models. The liner is marked ‘US 45 M11' inside the crown, and the name ‘Dustin' is faintly inscribed on the right-hand skirt in green marker. The liner chinstrap is absent. The interior of the liner shows expected wear commensurate with use, and the helmet shell shows a few negligible scuffs and scratches to the exterior, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 930 - MATHEW RIDGWAY AMD JAMES VAN FLEET

MATHEW RIDGWAY AMD JAMES VAN FLEET MATHEW RIDGWAY (1895 - 1994) American Army general who led airborne assaults on Sicily and commanded U.N. forces in the Korean War following the dismissal of MacArthur. Rare book: '3rd Infantry Division in Korea', edited by Capt. Max Dolcater (Tokyo": Toppan Printing Co.), 1953. 422pp. 4to. in woven green cloth with gold titles, the covers a bit sunned, contents fine. An excellent, detailed history of the contribution of the 3rd Infantry during the Korean War, signed by Ridgway upon his full-page frontis portrait within. The title pages has also been signed by Gen. JAMES VAN FLEET (1892-1992), American four-star general, landed on the beaches at Normandy and led troops across the Cotentin Peninsula, at the Bulge and at Remagen, battled the Chinese in Korea and seized the crucial Iron Triangle.

Lot: 931 - CA. 1949 TAIWAN KUOMINTANG ARMY OFFICER'S HAT BADGE

CA. 1949 TAIWAN KUOMINTANG ARMY OFFICER'S HAT BADGE Ca. 1949 early Taiwan period Kuomintang / Republic of China army officer's hat badge, enameled emblem on elaborate brass body, maker stamped on reverse. Two screw posts.

Lot: 932 - SOVIET ANTI-VIETNAM WAR POSTER

SOVIET ANTI-VIETNAM WAR POSTER A scarce Soviet era poster taking an aim at the American involvement in Vietnam, 19 x 13 in., color, 1970, with the arresting image of a red palm whose fingers make up the word ‘USA' cradling an image of American GIs with ‘US' branded caps looking over dead Vietnamese bodies. Text at bottom reads: ‘The trace [i.e. fingerprint] reveals the criminal!'. Light staining at lower left corner, else very good condition.

Lot: 933 - SOVIET MILITARY ACADEMY GRADUATION BADGES (7)

SOVIET MILITARY ACADEMY GRADUATION BADGES (7) A fine lot of seven Soviet military academy graduation badges, including Ukrainian and Yugoslavian examples. All in very good to fine condition, should be seen. Seven pieces.

Lot: 934 - U.S. MEDALS (20)

U.S. MEDALS (20) A large collection of 20 unissued, boxed U.S. military medals, includes: four World War II victory medals, three in boxes dated 1946 and the fourth dated 1989, all with ribbon bars; two war-date or immediately postwar Army Good Conduct medals, without ribbon bars, plus a third 1989-dated example with ribbon bar; a war-period European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal, without ribbon bar; a 1985-dated Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal with ribbon bar; a 1981-dated American Campaign medal with ribbon bar; a 1970-dated Armed Forces Expeditionary medal with ribbon bar; a 1985-dated American Defense Service medal with ribbon bar; a 1986-dated National Defense Service medal with ribbon bar; a 1985-dated Korean Service medal with ribbon bar; two Vietnam Service medals with ribbon bars; three Air Force Commendation medals, two dated 1983 and one undated; an Air Force Good Conduct medal with ribbon bar and two oak clusters, dated 1987; and a 1989-dated United Nations Service medal with ribbon bar. The cartons show various degrees of wear and tear, the medals themselves in fine condition. 20 pieces.

Lot: 935 - VIETNAM ERA TYPE G1 PILOT'S JACKET

VIETNAM ERA TYPE G1 PILOT'S JACKET A fine example of a Vietnam era pilot's leather flight jacket, a 'Intermediate Type G1' jacket from a pilot who served from 1969-1973. Evidence of the original wearers leather military name tag shows as stitch holes to the left breast, although the name tag was removed long ago. The brown leather jacket features a brown full fur collar to protect from cold at high altitudes. In in used but excellent condition, bearing no maker's tag or size markings, and a zipper that is fully functional and still retains its original full length leather pull tab. The interior leather flap of the front closure is factory punched with holes that spell 'U S N'. Two patch pockets with closure flaps held in place by brown plastic buttons. The knitted stretch band at the bottom of the jacket showing some deterioration, with the stretch cuffs to the sleeves being fulling intact with a small scuff. A couple small rubs of white paint to the seam of the left pocket, with no other flaws present, overall very good condition.

Lot: 936 - VIETNAM ERA US NAVY APH-6C FLIGHT HELMET

VIETNAM ERA US NAVY APH-6C FLIGHT HELMET Vietnam era U.S. Navy Pilot's flight helmet. This APH-6C helmet, a late version of the APH-6 series, is made by Sierra Engineering Co., with a shell constructed of a polyester impregnated fiberglass cloth laminate, and utilizing a new style visor shield/locking mechanism, internal liners and an earphone fixation system. The APH-6C features the improved communication system and a signature new style 'Butterfly' retention lock and release assembly, used to secure the oxygen mask. Also updated with a dual visor system, featuring both a dark eye-shield and transparent eye-shield. The back of the helmet still has the original nomenclature tag, although now covered with reflective tape. This type of helmet was issued to the US Navy and the USMC, and was the standard jet aircraft headgear issued throughout the 60's and 70's. Our consignor tells us this was from a pilot friend, now deceased, whom had flown sorties launched from the USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34) during the Vietnam conflict. This ship was one of the few Essex-class aircraft carriers completed after World War II for the United States Navy. The ship was named for the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolutionary War. Being deployed to the Vietnam theatre multiple times, she was present during the Gulf of Tonkin operations and launched 7,794 sorties in this early part of the war. Planes flying from this carrier during the Vietnam conflict were the Vought F-8J Crusaders, and the Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, as well as additional detachments of reconnaissance, tanker, and early-warning aircraft. The carrier was stricken with an onboard fire on the morning of 26 October 1966. The fire erupted on the starboard side of the ship's forward hangar bay and raced through five decks, killing 44 men. Many who lost their lives were veteran combat pilots who had flown raids over Vietnam a few hours earlier. The cause of the fire was a magnesium parachute flare that caused an explosion in the forward flare locker. One pilot present, and operational during the start of the fire, was Lieutenant Commander John McCain. He would become famous for his flying in Vietnam, as well as his highly publicized internment as a POW. Flying from the Oriskany for his last flight, he was shot down in 1967, and not returned to the U.S. until 1973. Excellent example the helmet that was an important link in the evolution of the modern flight helmet.

Lot: 937 - A.R.V.N. TANK OFFICER'S BERET

A.R.V.N. TANK OFFICER'S BERET Rare Army of the Republic of Viet Nam Tank Officer's beret, black wool construction with leather edging, sewn-on insignia consisting of a silver bullion tank surrounded by gold bullion wreath. The inside of the beret is lined and bears a celluloid sweat shield bearing the name of the Saigon maker. Unissued, very good.

Lot: 938 - 505th AIRBORNE REGIMENT, 82ND AIRBORNE DIV. PARATROOPER BERET, VIETNAM ERA

505th AIRBORNE REGIMENT, 82ND AIRBORNE DIV. PARATROOPER BERET, VIETNAM ERA 505th Airborne Regiment paratrooper maroon beret, ca. 1965, marron wool with metal enameled DUI, black leather rim, the lining removed as was the case with essentially all such berets. Genuine wear, very good.

Lot: 939 - 7TH SPECIAL FORCES (AIRBORNE) 1965 CLASS BOOK

7TH SPECIAL FORCES (AIRBORNE) 1965 CLASS BOOK Class book for a class of several hundred Green Beret soldiers, all having completed training as members of the 7th Special Forces (ABN) 1965. The book, approx. 80pp. 4to., is bound in white cloth with an image of a Green Beret and DUI on the front cover. Within are portrait photographs of the several hundred newly-trained Green Berets and their officers, base staff, scenes in the field including in Laos as well as training including material extraction, sniper technique, weapons training, field exercises, etc. along with an opening quotation praising the Green Berets by late President John F. Kennedy. Some toning to the bottom of the front cover, otherwise very good. The 7th Group was active early in the Vietnam War, first operating in Laos (Operation White Star), and later in other global Cold War operations in addition to Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, and South Vietnam). 7th Group was the first unit in South Vietnam to have a member earn a Medal of Honor, Captain Roger Donlon. An exceptionally rare printing.

Lot: 940 - EARLY SOUTH VIETNAMESE SOLDIER’S SERVICE BOOK

EARLY SOUTH VIETNAMESE SOLDIER'S SERVICE BOOK A personal record of service book, 1949-1954, belonging to soldier Le Ngoc Hoang (b. 1932) measuring 5 x 7 in. and apparently dated. Comprising a total of 25 pp. the first page reads: ‘Self-Defense Militia Office, Thu Duc District' [now part of Ho Chi Minh City], signed by Hoang at bottom, while the second and third pages offer Hoang's distinguishing characteristics (including an ‘old scar…located near the third major joint on the left hand'), his fingerprints and a small photo. The fourth page gives the results of Huong's physical exam and his height, weight and so forth. Several pages later, Hoang' assignments and transfers are recorded, ending on Aug. 28, 1954. Balance of pages are blank. Cardboard boards, very good.

Lot: 941 - NORTH VIETNAMESE MILITARY DOCUMENTS

NORTH VIETNAMESE MILITARY DOCUMENTS A group of four items, the first a typed personnel record, for Sergeant First Class Le Van Hieu (1944-1968), 2pp. 4to., showing his ‘Continuous Military Record' from officer's school in Sept. 1963 to service in the 30th Ranger Group in 1965 to his transfer into Company C3, Special Forces. The verso indicates that Hieu was killed in action in ‘Tactical Zone III' on June 17, 1968. A carbon copy of the same document is included. WITH: Hieu's typed death declaration, 2pp. legal folio, which certifies that Hieu was killed ‘…during a combat engagement in Bihn Long Province…', signed by two soldiers as witnesses; a partly-printed receipt, 5 x 4.25 in., issued to Nguyen Thi Hon for a contribution related to soldiers' support, October- December, 1967; and a signed mimeographed commendation, 1p. 8vo., 1959 which honors North Vietnamese soldier Huyhn Van Diem of Co. 5, Battalion E660 ‘…for having successfully carried out the work movement in 1959, displaying a spirit of responsibility and making many efforts to overcome difficulties…'. Together four pieces in fair condition.

Lot: 942 - ORIGINAL ARTWORK OF VIET CONG SOLDIERS

ORIGINAL ARTWORK OF VIET CONG SOLDIERS A well-executed pencil, ink and watercolor painting, 10 x 7.5 in., showing two soldiers in tropical uniforms and North Vietnamese pith helmets in the jungle, one holding an AK-pattern rifle and the other crouching over a field communications device. Titled at lower right in pencil: ‘24-4-1970 Regional Communications Report'. Loosely mounted to another sheet and in fine condition.

Lot: 943 - NOTEBOOKS OF A VIETNAMESE STUDENT

NOTEBOOKS OF A VIETNAMESE STUDENT Three notebooks, each 7.5 x 10.5 in. 60pp. approx., kept student by Xuan Duyen [?] who appears to be training as a future teacher and thus indoctrinated into Marxist-Leninist ideology. The notebooks each have an image of soldiers at war affixed to covers, while the interior lined pages are completely filled-out in fountain ink in Duyen's meticulous hand. The first book concerns itself with: Marxist-Leninist philosophy, ‘bourgeois' psychology, requirements for teachers, and lecture notes. The second comprises notes on teaching within the armed forces, the theory behind military teaching, the educational value of labor, and methods of note-taking and studying. The third volume regards pedagogy and educational theory, Socialist education, history (mostly Ancient Greece), and Socialist and Communist literature. All notebooks exhibit moderate wear and insect damage to margins. Just good condition but nevertheless chock full of fascinating content for the nascent Revolutionary!

Lot: 944 - VIETNAM WAR CIVILIAN CASUALTIES ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS (12)

VIETNAM WAR CIVILIAN CASUALTIES ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS (12) A group of twelve gruesome original first-generation 8 x 10 in. b/w photographs, all depicting groups of dead civilians, including women and children, along a roadside. A paper tag included with the group indicates that the images were taken in Vietnam, although no other specifics are provided, and no other labels or markings are visible on any of the photographs. All are printed on Agfa photographic paper. Most show some tears to the bottom left corner, with additional small creases throughout, otherwise in very good overall condition. Worthy of further research.

Lot: 945 - VIETNAM WAR M7 BAYONET

VIETNAM WAR M7 BAYONET Knife, an M7 bayonet, 6.5 in. blade, 12 in. overall, with receiver to attach to an M16. Marked on the guard ‘US M7MILPAR'. Handle is missing two screws, blade exhibits grinding, overall good.

Lot: 946 - VIETNAM WAR PROPAGANDA (19)

VIETNAM WAR PROPAGANDA (19) A group of interesting ephemera: 15 tiny colorful patriotic song books, a postcard depicting ‘Militiamen of Cat Ba Island', a well-worn propaganda leaflet 7 x 5 in. published on May Day 1968 and titled ‘Power to the People', and a 7 x 4.5 in. paper North Vietnamese flag (torn and creased), and a blank receipt for a donation to the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam. The song books, 2.5 x 4 in. in most part, feature the music and lyrics to songs titled ‘March into the New Front', ‘We Are the Fourth Generation of Revolutionaries', ‘March of the Communist Youth', ‘Uncle Ho is Marching with Us', and so forth. Lyrics within are in Vietnamese with one, 3.5 x 5 in. and titled ‘March of the Troops', in English as well. Together 19 pieces, good to very good.

Lot: 947 - VIETNAMESE PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS (6)

VIETNAMESE PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS (6) A group of six leaflets, five being 5 x 7.25 in. and one 6 x 4 in., showing classic showing classic North Vietnamese and National Liberation Front imagery of citizens taking up arms. Ca. 1960s-1970s, very good. Six pieces.

Lot: 948 - VIETNAMESE PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS (8)

VIETNAMESE PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS (8) A group of eight leaflets, seven being 5 x 7.25 in. and one 6 x 4 in., showing classic North Vietnamese and National Liberation Front imagery of citizens - men, women, and even a mother with a child on her back - taking up arms. Ca. 1960s-1970s, very good. Eight pieces.

Lot: 949 - VIETNAM WAR U.S. M1C HELMET

VIETNAM WAR U.S. M1C HELMET A fine example of a Vietnam War-era U.S. M1C combat helmet, the exterior finished olive-green with a sand texture and the interior in flat olive-green, with the heat-stamped batch number ‘M 324 A' visible inside the front skirt. The helmet features the expected swivel chinstrap bales, the chinstrap itself constructed of olive-green webbing with a black-finished flat buckle, and secured to the bale with black-finished strap clips. The helmet shell is fitted with a double-sided ‘Cover Helmet Camouflage', commonly known as the ‘Mitchell cover', so marked on the brown-leaf side with the contract number ‘7332', dating the cover to 1964-65. The helmet is further fitted with a P64 parachutist's liner with dark-green webbing ‘A-straps', the exterior finished olive-green with a sand texture. The interior of the liner shows minor, expected wear commensurate with use, and the helmet cover shows a few negligible spots of soiling, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 950 - BLACK SOLDIERS BUILD ARTILLERY BASE

BLACK SOLDIERS BUILD ARTILLERY BASE Lot of appox. 50 8 x 10 in. b/w Army photographs of largely black soldiers during construction in the area around the Big Bay Point Lighthouse in Michigan for use as anti-aircraft artillery training, a project that lasted from 1951 to 1953. The soldiers are shown felling trees, operating heavy earthmoving equipment, constructing barracks and operations structures, etc. A few of the photos are creased, some edge wear, overall good to very good. Army regulars and National Guard units were stationed at the lighthouse for two-week periods to train with 90mm anti-aircraft guns, which were placed on the cliffs. The lighthouse and surrounding land were leased by the government for these maneuvers, which were part of defense preparations during the Korean War era.

Lot: 951 - 1980S RUSSIAN FEDERATION MAJOR GENERAL'S TUNIC

1980S RUSSIAN FEDERATION MAJOR GENERAL'S TUNIC A ca. 1980s-1990s high-ranking officer's service tunic with epaulettes bearing one gold star each to indicate rank of Major General, oak leaf embroidered collar tabs, and ribbon bar featuring 6 campaign and service ribbons, which perhaps include the Strategic Missile Forces, Veteran's ribbon, 25-year service ribbon, and so forth. Light wear in areas and a few negligible stains, overall very good. Worthy of further research.

Lot: 952 - KILLING OSAMA BIN LADEN ROBERT J. O'NEILL

KILLING 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 for masterminding the September 11th attacks on the United States. Signed Rawlings Official Baseball. Finished with a gloss, one side bears a printed picture of Bin Laden with a red 'x' over his face. O'Neill signs across the face in black ink. Sold with a PSA sticker and certification number indicating that one of their representatives was present when it was signed. Great condition. -

Lot: 953 - ISIS COINS (5)

ISIS COINS (5) Very rare set of five ISIS-minted coins used by the terrorist organization and its supporters in lands over which they held control. Includes three silver coins: 1 x five Dirham silver coin, measuring 3.4 cm. in diameter and weighing 15 grams. The coin bears calligraphy of a Hadith relative to charity and the value of work: 'The upper hand is better than the lower hand'; / 1 x two Dirham silver coin, measuring 2 cm. in diameter and weighing 6 grams, bearing imagery of the Al Aqsa Mosque, symbolizing the Prophet's night journey and the first of the two Qiblas; / 1 x one Dirham silver coin, measuring 2 cm. in diameter and weighing 3 grams, with the imagery of the minaret of the Damascus Omayyad Mosque, symbolizing the descent of Jesus and the land of bloody battles. Each coin containing .999 silver. SOLD WITH two copper coins: / 1 x twenty-five Fulus copper coin, measuring 3.4 cm. in diameter and weighing 20 grams, and bearing calligraphy of a Hadith: 'The best charity is the effort of the poor'; / 1 x five Fulus copper coin, measuring 2 cm. in diameter and weighing 3 grams, with the imagery of three date palms to symbolize those 'whose similitude is that of the Muslim'. Our research leads us to believe that these copper coins are even rarer in the west than the silver coins. All five coins are in various stages of circulated condition, and show faults and damages associated with normal circulation of well used coins.

Lot: 954 - GULF WAR BRING-BACKS, EQUIPMENT AND SOUVENIRS

GULF WAR BRING-BACKS, EQUIPMENT AND SOUVENIRS A large box lot featuring a wide variety of U.S. military equipment and souvenirs related to Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, as well as items captured from Iraqi forces during the First Gulf War. Notable articles include: a crudely bound volume of mimeograph documents in Arabic, approx. 60pp. folio, all retained copies of orders and directives related to the Iraqi 17th Armored Division, 70th Airborne Brigade, the majority signed by officers of the unit and dated 1990, immediately before and during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The cover depicts the insignia of the Iraqi armored forces, and the volume's covers oddly utilize Christmas wrapping paper; a Children's photograph album containing three pairs of Soviet officer's shoulder boards, six pairs of collar tabs, and four ribbon bars, several bearing insignia related to tank forces, believed to have originated from Soviet advisors to Iraqi forces during the Iran-Iraq War; a Chinese ten-pocket bandolier for use with the Type 56 SKS rifle; a Soviet-era splinter-pattern camouflage hood; a booklet of unused Iraqi Army leave permission forms; and more. U.S. equipment includes: two desert-camouflage ‘boonie' hats, one example featuring embroidered decorations identifying it to a ‘Jacoby' of the 477th Medical Company (Ground Ambulance) and commemorating his service during Operation Desert Storm; an M-12 holster for the M92 service pistol, manufactured by Bianchi; a green plastic box magazine for the M249 SAW machine gun, fitted with a green fabric cover and containing a belt of spent 5.56mm casings; and additional accouterments including helmet bands, field dressings, an M16 cleaning kit, a field decontamination kit, manuals for the M16 rifle and M60 machine gun, a guide to Iraqi and other Middle Eastern vehicles and insignia, and more. The collection is rounded out by: a cased Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Liberation of Kuwait medal; a framed photo commemorating the launch of Operation Desert Storm on February 24, 1991, showing anti-aircraft fire in the night sky over Riyadh; and a variety of civilian-produced items in support of U.S. troops, including bumper stickers, posters, a beer coozie, trading cards and more. Approx. 35 pieces total, should be seen.

Lot: 955 - VLADIMIR YAKOVLEV

VLADIMIR YAKOVLEV (b. 1954) Russian Strategic Rocket Forces officer and commander of the Strategic Missile Forces of the Russian Federation (RVSN) from 1997-2001. A collection of memoirs titled ‘The Creators of Nuclear Missile Weapons and Missile Force Veterans Tell Their Stories' (1996), 296pp. 8vo. hardbound in gray boards, with specially-printed dedication to Vasily Vasily Savinsky inserted at front commemorating the 38th anniversary of the establishment of RVSN, signed at bottom. Very good.

Lot: 956 - CHILANUM -STYLE DAGGER

CHILANUM -STYLE DAGGER A modern-production dagger in the style of an Indian ‘chilanum', 14.25 in. blade, 21.25 in. overall, with acid-etched damascus patterning to the blade and a wood grip with integral handguard, inlaid with steel in brass decorations. Housed in a carved wood scabbard with leather hanger. In very good to fine condition.

Lot: 957 - BURMESE DHA

BURMESE DHA A Burmese-style ‘dha', a long knife or sword with a curved blade commonly used across Southeast Asia. This example features a hand-forged 21 in. blade, 30.5 in. overall, with a small crossguard, metal ferrule and bamboo grip. The blade is decorated with a geometric pattern and marked with several indistinct phrases, as well as the date ‘1955'. The black is housed in a bamboo scabbard wrapped with rattan and with a rope hanger, marked ‘Vidan 102' in white paint. Shows dark patina and minor oxidation to the blade, else very good.

Lot: 958 - ROBERT E. LEE

ROBERT E. LEE (1807 - 1870) Confederate General and commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, arguably the most brilliant commander of field armies in American history. A very desirable S.P., 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, a carte de visite featuring a chest-up view of the Confederate general in uniform within an oval frame, signed ‘R E Lee' in black ink at the bottom right of the print. The verso features the backstamp of the Lee Photographic Gallery of Richmond, Virginia, operated by John W. Davies, who produced this image of Lee in 1864. Shows a spot of soiling to the right-hand side, with the top corners clipped, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 959 - JOHN S. MOSBY

JOHN S. MOSBY (1833 - 1916) Confederate officer, 'The Grey Ghost' led his Partisan Rangers on numerous troublesome cavalry raids against Union forces and supply trains. Excessively rare and most desirable war-date S.P., 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, a chest-up view of Mosby in uniform, boldly signed ‘Jno. S. Mosby' in black ink across the bottom of the print. The verso bears the backstamp of E. J. Rees & Co. of Richmond, and shows two pencil identifying inscriptions. The contrast of the image is slightly light otherwise in fine condition overall. Sold with a period printed facsimile copy of Mosby's farewell address to his troops, chipped at the edges and moderately toned. Mosby war-date autograph material in incredibly rare!

Lot: 960 - ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON

ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON (1803 - 1862) Confederate major general, outnumbered and defeated at Logan Crossroads, Forts Henry and Donelson, wounded and bled to death at Shiloh. Considered by Jefferson Davis to be the South's finest general before the emergence of Robert E. Lee. Very rare, fine association and content A.L.S., 4pp. 8vo., San Francisco, Feb. 25, 1861, to fellow U.S. Army officer FITZ JOHN PORTER (1822-1901), who served under Johnston during the Utah War and would remain with the Union to become a brigadier general. In large part: ‘...I have no news to give you from this far off region, every thing is quiet & the affairs of the Dept. are being conducted quietly and without difficulty from any source, tho' without any excuse for it the government has allowed every department of the Staff here to fall into a state of pauperism, making the military arm as important for action here as the greatest enemy of the Republic could desire to have it. The district of Oregon owes not less than $200,000 & no money on hand except a few thousand in the Subsistence Dept… Is our government absolutely stupefied on why, overlook the fact that they can protect the public interest here at least. There is abundance of money in the mint to pay all the indebtedness of the Government here & meet any emergency, if the Secy. of Treasury would only recognise the fact & transfer the funds…' Johnston goes on to report on a recent pro-Union gathering in the city, providing a fine snapshot of the general sentiment of the California populace and his own feelings on the looming issue of secession: ‘...There was a huge union meeting here on the 22d, the weather was beautiful & the day was made a perfect holiday by the whole population who well dress'd & entirely respectable in appearance and deportment seemed to enjoy the fine weather… The resolutions adopted by the meeting were declaratory of the devoted attachment of the people to the union, of their opposition to secession as a right, to their repudiation of the idea of a Pacific Republic as impossible & expressive of fraternal feelings towards all the states & their duty & interest to bring about harmony – I would that there were no other sentiments within the broad expanse of our country…' He finishes by wishing Porter's wife and other friends well, and signs ‘ A. S. Johnston' vertically in black ink across the final page of text. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned, with a few small stains and a mounting strip remnant to the right side of the final page, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 961 - STRONG VINCENT

STRONG VINCENT (1837 - 1863) Union brigadier general who fought at Fredericksburg, and at Gettysburg was responsible for the fortification of Little Round Top. Mortally wounded at Gettysburg as he cheered his men on. Very rare, war-date A.E.S. in black ink on a 3.25 x 2.5 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document, in full: ‘H. Q. 83 Penna. 3 Brig. 1st Div. 5 Corps C. G. D. January 26, [18]63 Respy for'd, approved for (48) forty eight hours.' He signs boldly ‘Strong Vincent' at the conclusion, adding ‘Col. 83 Penna.', the rank he would hold during his gallant action and wounding at Gettysburg. Slightly ragged and toned at the edges, with faint archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good condition overall. Strong was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General to date from July 3, 1863, but likely died before ever learning of the honor, in a field hospital on July 7. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Vincent, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 962 - ALBUM OF UNION PRISONERS AT COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

ALBUM OF UNION PRISONERS AT COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA Exceptional historical album containing the signatures of over 470 Union officers, all prisoners of war held at Columbia, South Carolina, the camp commonly called 'Camp Sorghum' after the food typically fed to the prisoners there. In every case, the signer has added his rank and regiment, and in the many of the cases has added his place of capture, and even the date he fell into the hands of the enemy. The 118pp. 8vo. book bears a brown faux leather cover which when opened reveals a fabulous original drawing in black pen & ink of Liberty with an 'Autographs' banner above a detailed wreath containing a monitor, drum, bugle and fort, with the notation that the book contains 'Prisoners of War Columb[i]a South Car.' At bottom appears the name of the officer who compiled the album, Capt. A. A. Taylor of the 122nd Ohio Vols. of Cambridge Ohio. The dates range from July of 1863 to late 1864 and probably include many men transferred to this South Carolina prisoner camp from other sites. For example, Taylor himself had previously been held at Libby Prison in Richmond where he compiled a similar album, now held by Western Reserve Historical Society. We believe Taylor's underlying purpose in compiling this record was to document the Union officers there in case some evil befell them - as it did in the case of many. Many of these men were captured at Gettysburg in the first three days of July 1863, with one example of a relevant entry reading: 'David Wiston, Capt. 15th Mass Vols, Boston, Gettysburg, July 1, 1863'. Other battles in which some of these men were captured include Atlanta, Spotsylvania, Brandy Station, Chickamauga, Ringgold, Fort Wagner, Petersburg, Winchester, the Wilderness, Plymouth, Missionary Ridge, Cold Harbor, and many more, including one officer of Colored Troops captured on a river in Florida! Regiments cited include the 140th Pa., 4th Maine, 59th N.Y., 6th and 7th Ct. (Fort Wagner), 57th Ohio, 24th Mo., 101st Pa., 107th Pa., 61st Ohio, 88th Pa., 1st Vt. Brigade, and dozens more. The last signature in the book is a postwar signature of Union Brigadier Gen. SELDEN CONNOR (1839-1917), Colonel of the 19th Maine Infantry who, in January 1864, was severely wounded in the Battle of the Wilderness. Unpublished, and a fabulous research project. The prison camp at Columbia was not established until 1864. It was a five acre facility designed to hold 1,400 Union officers. It had no fence, but rather a flat board boundary 'dead line' which if crossed would bring certain death from the camp's guards. Conditions were terrible, with little food, clothing, or medicine, and disease claimed a number of lives among both the prisoners and their guards. The prisoners were transferred in February, 1865 as Sherman's forces approached, initially moved to Columbia's mental asylum grounds (Camp Asylum) in December 1864, and eventually to Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina, before the war ended.

Lot: 963 - CHARLES S. WINDER

CHARLES S. WINDER (1829 – 1862) Career United States Army officer and a Confederate general officer, appointed colonel of the 6th South Carolina Infantry. He was promoted to brigadier general on March 1, 1862, and assigned to the Shenandoah Valley under Stonewall Jackson. Killed in action during the Battle of Cedar Mountain after being struck by a shell. Extremely rare war-date A.E.S. on the verso of a pass written by a captain of the 2nd Regiment Virginia Volunteers, 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], April 10, 1862, granting a sergeant a leave of absence to visit his mother in the hospital, where she is recuperating from a wound received during the First Battle of Kernstown. Winder executes his endorsement in black ink, in full: ‘Hd. Qrs. 1st Brigade April 9, 1862 Under the circumstances and the condition of the roads I approve this.' He signs ‘Chas. S. Winder' and adds his rank ‘Brig. Genl.' Shows heavy folds throughout with splits thereto repaired on the recto and verso with archival tape, with additional soiling and foxing overall, none affecting the endorsement, still in very good condition overall.

Lot: 964 - JOHN A. WHARTON

JOHN A. WHARTON (1828 - 1865) Confederate major general and one of the Confederacy's best tactical cavalry commanders. Wharton was wounded at Shiloh and Stones River, and later led cavalry under Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor during the Red River Campaign. He was killed in Houston, Texas over a simmering dispute on military matters. Very rare war-date A.E.S. in black ink on a 2.25 in. sq. slip of paper cut from a larger document, in full: ‘Hd qr Wharton's Cav Com'y in the field June 18/64 Apvd & resp'y forward. Jno A Wharton Maj Genl'. Mounted on a 3.75 x 2.5 in card, shows adhesive residue on recto and verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 965 - JOHN ADAMS

JOHN ADAMS (1825 – 1864) Confederate brigadier general and an officer in the United States Army who first distinguished himself in the Mexican War. Commissioned a Confederate colonel in command of his brigade of infantry, Adams served entirely in the Western Theater. His brigade was selected to lead the advance of John Bell Hood's army into Tennessee. Adams was killed at the Second Battle of Franklin while attempting to capture the colors of the 65th Illinois. He was one of six Confederate generals to perish in the defeat. Excessively rare war-date manuscript D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Memphis, April 9, 1862, his ‘Special Orders No 249', in full: ‘Orderly Sergt of Co ‘G' 12th Ark[ansas] Regt having escaped from Island 10 will remain here until further instructions and gather up all men of this Regt. The Provost Marshall will designate a building where these men can be quartered.' He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Capt CSA Com'. Shows expected folds, faintly toned at the edges and slightly ragged at the bottom edge, with slight adhesive residue to the verso, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall. Island No. 10 is situated on a bend of the Mississippi River between Missouri and Tennessee, and was fortified to impede Union efforts to navigate up that river. It fell on April 8, 1862 after a month-long siege.

Lot: 966 - JOHN R. CHAMBLISS, JR.

JOHN R. CHAMBLISS, JR. (1833-1864) Confederate brigadier general of cavalry who served with distinction under Robert E. Lee and J.E.B. Stuart, as well as the Battle of Gettysburg by commanding Rooney Lee's brigade. Killed in action during the Second Battle of Deep Bottom. Very rare war-date L.S., 2pp. 8vo., ‘Near Norfolk', Sep. 11, 1861, a recommendation for a doctor serving as a hospital steward to be appointed assistant surgeon in his regiment. In part: ‘We the undersigned take great pleasure in bringing to your notice Dr. B. B. Hunter, who is a graduate of the University of Virginia. We know him very well – he is a man of admirable moral attainments; and has proved himself to be scientific and highly qualified for the practice of medicine – he has been acting as Hospital Steward for the Regiment for some time, and by this means we have been enabled to become well acquainted with him in a civil as well as a professional point of view…' He signs ‘Jno. R. Chambliss' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Col. 41st Infantry Regt', with his lieutenant colonel, surgeon and assistant surgeon countersigning. Shows original mailing folds, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 967 - JUNIUS DANIEL

JUNIUS DANIEL (1828-1864) Confederate brigadier general who was a career military officer before the war, served with distinction at the Battle of Chancellorsville and in the Gettysburg Campaign. Killed in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. Very rare war-date A.E.S. in black ink on a 3.25 x 2.25 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document, in full: ‘Hd Qrs in the field Camp near Goldsboro N.C. Jany. 3Rd 1862 Respectfully forwarded Junius Daniel Brig Genl Commdg'. Mounted to a larger card, shows some soiling overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 968 - LAWRENCE O’BRYAN BRANCH

LAWRENCE O'BRYAN BRANCH (1820-1862) North Carolina representative in the U.S. Congress, later a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, killed at the Battle of Antietam. Rare, very fine historical content A.L.S. as congressman, 3pp. 4to., Washington, D.C., Jan 15, 1861, to a ‘Col. H. T. Clarke', very likely HENRY T. CLARK (1808-1874), who would serve as Governor of North

Lot: 969 - PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD

PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818 - 1893) Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. Beauregard also led with great distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. A very intriguing A.L., signed only with his characteristic paraph and marked with the notation ‘Private & confidential' at top, 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], to a Mrs. A. H. M. In full: " Dear Madam, Your letter has decided me not to call on M--- at her home, for fear that your ‘presentiments' might prove true. I mean, as to public slander – but I cannot in justice to the Lady & to myself refuse to call upon her before she leaves. ‘Honi soit qui mal y pense' [Evil be to him who thinks of evil].' At bottom, he adds: ‘N. B. Please destroy this letter', and again executes his ‘script'. Obviously, this instruction was not obeyed! Shows original mailing folds, with a very faint, erased pencil notation at top right, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 970 - RICHARD B. GARNETT

RICHARD B. GARNETT (1817 – 1863) U.S. Army officer and a Confederate brigadier general. He was court-martialed by Stonewall Jackson for his actions in command of the Stonewall Brigade at the First Battle of Kernstown and was killed during Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. Very rare A.E.S. on a war-date manuscript document, 1p. 8vo., ‘Camp Near Winchester', Feb. 11, 1862, granting furlough to a Sgt. H. F. Barnhart, so that he may temporarily return home Shepherdstown. The request is first endorsed on the verso by FRANCIS B. JONES (1828-1862), Major of the 2nd Virginia Infantry and member of Jackson's staff, mortally wounded at Gaines Mill. Below, Garnett endorses the request ‘Granted' and signs ‘R B Garnett', adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comdg'. The document shows many original mailing folds, with many chips thereto at the edges and splits to the interior, toned overall, with Jones' endorsement very light, otherwise in very good condition. Garnett's war-date signature is seldom encountered.

Lot: 971 - RICHARD CHANNING PRICE

RICHARD CHANNING PRICE (1843-May 1, 1863) Confederate major, aide-de-camp and adjutant to J.E.B. Stuart, and Assistant Adjutant General of the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. On the evening of May 1, 1863, the first day of the battle of Chancellorsville, Gen. Ambrose Wright's brigade was engaged at Catherine Furnace on the Confederate left flank, and requested support from Stuart's horse artillery battalion. Stuart himself accompanied this force, riding at the head of Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's cavalry brigade, with Price at his side. During the engagement against the superior Union artillery force, Price was mortally wounded by a shell fragment and bled to death. A DISPATCH FROM R. CHANNING PRICE TO GEN. FITZHUGH LEE – WRITTEN HOURS BEFORE HIS DEATH An absolutely singular A.L.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., written at Stuart's headquarters near Aldrich's Tavern, just east of Chancellorsville, ‘1:30 P. M. May 1st 1863', to Fitzhugh Lee, cavalry brigade commander under Stuart. Price writes in pencil on a lined sheet of notebook paper, in full: ‘General: Musketry can now be heard about ½ miles below Aldrich's; also cannonading. The ball has probably opened. The General [Stuart] directs that you watch out and endeavor to find out what is going on about Chancellorsville, so that you can take advantage of the right moment to press forward. Our videttes [mounted scouts] at this point are opposite Aldrich's facing towards the Plank Road & are up even with the railroad cut.' He signs ‘R. Channing Price A A G' at the conclusion. On the verso, Price addresses the message ‘Brig Gen Fitz Lee Comdg Cav Brigade'. The message shows expected folds with one split thereto at top left, is slightly ragged at the right and bottom edges where Price detached it from a larger sheet, and shows small tears at the top left corner and center left edge. Being written in pencil, the text is light in a few areas, but is entirely legible throughout. The sound of gunfire that Price refers to is almost certainly that of the initial clash of the battle, between the forces of Lafayette McLaws and George Sykes, which began shortly before noon. Price would receive his mortal wound just after six o'clock that evening, only five hours after writing the message presented here. Despite Price's loss, and that of ‘Stonewall' Jackson in the following days, Chancellorsville would stand as one of the strongest Confederate victories of the Civil War.

Lot: 972 - RICHARD S. EWELL

RICHARD S. EWELL (1817 - 1872) Confederate lieutenant general who fought in the war from Bull Run to Appomattox. He lost a leg at Groveton and was strapped in his saddle to lead his men into Pennsylvania and at Gettysburg. Good association A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Baltimore, April 10, 1850, to U.S. Army Chief of Ordnance George Talcott. Ewell transmits a set of quarterly ordnance returns (not present) and requests the latest edition of an ordnance manual. He signs ‘ R. S. Ewell' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank of brevet captain of the 1st Dragoons. On the verso, he executes his name and rank a second time. Shows original mailing folds with a small split thereto at the left edge, moderately toned in places and with fabric tape reinforcements at the corners on the verso, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 973 - SAMUEL K. ZOOK

SAMUEL K. ZOOK (1823 - 1863) Union brigadier general who commanded a regiment on the Peninsula, mortally wounded leading his men at the Wheatfield during the Battle of Gettysburg. Rare, war-date A.E.S. in black ink on a 3.25 x 2.5 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document, in full: ‘Hd. Qrs. 3rd Brig. Hancock's Div May 12/[18]63 This officer declares his presence in N[ew] Y[ork] of vital importance to his interests in a suit involving a large amt. Respy. forwarded approved'. He signs ‘S. K. Zook' at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl'. In fine condition overall.

Lot: 974 - ABNER DOUBLEDAY AND JOHN POPE

ABNER DOUBLEDAY AND JOHN POPE ABNER DOUBLEDAY (1819 - 1893) Union major general said to have fired Fort Sumter's first shot, and led the 1st Corps at Gettysburg after Reynold's death. Good association war-date signature ‘A. Doubleday' in black ink on a 5 in. sq. album page, adding the date ‘November 28, 1864' and his rank ‘Major General'. The verso of the page bears the signature of fellow major general JOHN POPE (1822 – 1892), who headed the Army of Virginia but was trounced by Lee and Jackson and relieved in favor of McClellan. He signs ‘Jno. Pope' in black ink, adding his rank ‘Maj Genl' and the date ‘Nov. 28 1864'. Shows very faint toning and negligible archival tape marks to the side of the page bearing Doubleday's signature, otherwise in fine condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Doubleday, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 975 - ABRAM DURYEE

ABRAM DURYEE (1815 - 1890) Union brigadier general who commanded the celebrated 5th New York Infantry Regiment ‘Duryee's Zouaves', twice wounded at Second Bull Run and three times at Antietam. Fine military content, war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1862, to New York Governor Edwin D. Morgan, a glowing recommendation letter for a fellow New York officer, in full: ‘I take great pleasure in recommending Capt Henry G Tuthill of the 104th Regt as a gallant officer, efficient, subordinate and brave. He has been engaged in the following battles, Rappahannock, Bull Run, Chantilly, Thoroughfare Gap, South Mountain, and Antietam, the latter engagement the Captain was severely wounded and lost several of his fingers. I take especial interest in his welfare and promotion because I have witnessed his courage upon the field of battle, and know him to be a reliable office, and it affords me much gratification to present him this my recommendation.' He signs very boldly ‘A. Duryee' in black ink at the conclusion, adding a post-script explaining that Tuthill was senior captain of his regiment at the time of its colonel's promotion but was on leave due to his wounds, signed again with his initials ‘A. D.' Shows original mailing folds with a minor split thereto at the top edge of the second page, with the two sheets of the letter separated, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 976 - ADLEY H. GLADDEN

ADLEY H. GLADDEN (1810 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general who led the 1st Louisiana at Shiloh where he was mortally wounded. Very rare, early A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Columbia, SC, Nov. 17, 1843, as postmaster of that city, to a fellow postmaster, inquiring as to a recent change in postal routes under a contractor with the Post Office Department. He signs ‘A H Gladden P M' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the edges and slightly ragged at the left edge, otherwise in fine condition overall.

Lot: 977 - ADLEY H. GLADDEN

ADLEY H. GLADDEN (1810 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general who led the 1st Louisiana at Shiloh, where he was mortally wounded. Very rare signature ‘A H Gladden' in black ink on a 2.75 x 1.25 in. slip of paper cut from a letter or document, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comdg Br'. Mildly toned, mounted to a slightly larger card, in very good condition overall.

Lot: 978 - ADOLPH VON STEINWEHR

ADOLPH VON STEINWEHR ADOLPH WILHELM AUGUST FRIEDRICH, BARON VON STEINWEHR (1822 - 1877) Union brigadier general who commanded a brigade at 2nd Bull Run, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong folio, Berlin, MD, July 17, 1863, a pay requisition for a lieutenant of one of von Steinwehr's regiments. He signs ‘A. von Steinwehr' in black ink at upper right, attesting that the officer in question has been detached from his regiment to serve as von Steinwehr's aide-de-camp, and executes a second A.E.S. directly below, affirming that he is entitled to the extra pay befitting that description. Shows expected folds with minor splits and chips thereto at the edges, faintly toned, otherwise in very good overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of von Steinwehr, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 979 - ALBERT PIKE

ALBERT PIKE (1809-1891) Confederate brigadier general who led Indians fighting for the south, appointed to negotiate a treaty with the five 'Civilized' nations but resigned under pressure. Later an author and poet. Possible war-date, cryptic partial A.D.S. ‘Pike' 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., n.d.]. On brown ‘adversity' letterhead, in part: ‘…this is said answer continued material or necessary to be replied unto, and not herein and hereby well and [?] replied unto…is true, to the knowledge or behest of these repliants [?] wherefore they pray as in and by their said bill they ban already prayer…'. Fine.

Lot: 980 - ALEXANDER MCDOWELL MCCOOK

ALEXANDER MCDOWELL MCCOOK (1831-1903) Union major general whose career was damaged because of his participation in the rout at Chickamauga. Probably war-date A.L.S. 1p. 4to., ‘Hd Qrs 2nd Regt O.V.L.', Chattanooga, Aug. 24, [n.y.], to a correspondent whose name McCook has crossed out, in part: ‘…Upon my return to-day from an unsuccessful hunt after a party of ‘raiders,' I found your letter, requesting an autograph note from myself. Knowing your success in securing notes from the most distinguished men of our land, I feel the compliment conferred upon me, by having one from me placed in the same collection. I attribute the request however, entirely to our personal friendship and not flatter myself that compliance will at al add to the value of your book. Remember me to your Father and Mother…'. Loss at bottom left professionally repaired, inlaid into a larger sheet, very good. Offered with a CDV-sized albumen portrait, also inlaid.

Lot: 981 - ALEXANDER P. STEWART

ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1821 - 1908) Confederate major general who commanded at Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, and replaced Polk after that general's death. Rare war-date A.N.S., 1p. 8.25 x 2.75 in, New Madrid, MO, March 12, 1862, in full: ‘Captain of Louisville Will take Capt. Stewart [relation unknown] across the river to Watson's & return him again.' He signs ‘Alex. P. Stewart' at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank ‘Brig. Genl. Comg.' Shows folds overall, with a mounting strip remnant to the verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 982 - ALEXANDER P. STEWART

ALEXANDER P. STEWART (1821 - 1908) Confederate major general who commanded at Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Atlanta, and replaced Polk after that general's death. A.Q.S. ‘Alex. P. Stewart' in black ink on a 5 x 3.25 in. card, [n.p.], April 25, 1904. Stewart executes the ‘What a piece of work is a man!' monologue from Shakespeare's ‘Hamlet', signing at the conclusion in black ink. Mounted, evenly toned, very good overall.

Lot: 983 - ALFRED T. A. TORBERT

ALFRED T. A. TORBERT (1833 – 1880) Career Army officer, a Union brigadier general commanding both infantry and cavalry forces. Torbert commanded his New Jersey brigade in the campaigns leading to the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Battle of Chancellorsville, and the Battle of Gettysburg. He then served as chief of the Cavalry for the Army of the Shenandoah and led the cavalry at important battles such as the Battle of Third Winchester and the Battle of Cedar Creek. Good content, war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], March 4, 1862, to a Capt. J. M. Wilson, assistant adjutant general to divisional commander Maj. Gen. William B. Franklin. In full: ‘I have the honor to protest against the detail from my Regiment for the Provost & General's Guard. I contend that the details in the first place should be proportionate to the strength present in the different Regts and then proportionate to the strength of the Companies in a Regt. The Generals Guard calls for twenty privates of this number there are six men from my Regt. which is smaller than the 2d or 3d Regts. and in this detail there are two privates from the same company and two from the same company on the Provost Guard and none from the other companies. There are also two other men from one company a Copl [Corporal] & Private. On the Provost Guard there are two Copls. which I don't think is proportionate to the number in the different Regts. I don't think it can be said that we cant get sixty good men in the Brigade and make the detail proportionate to the strength of the different Regts. [all sic]' He signs boldly ‘A. T. A. Torbert' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Col 1st R[egiment] N[ew] J[ersey] V[olunteers]'. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the edges and slightly ragged at the bottom edge, with cello tape marks to the upper corners of the verso, in very good overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Torbert, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 984 - ALFRED W. ELLET

ALFRED W. ELLET (1820-1895) Union brigadier general and naval commander, commaded the USS MONARCH at the Battle of Memphis, took command of the United States Ram Fleet following the death of its commander, his brother Charles Ellet, Jr., after Memphis, and later led the Mississippi Marine Brigade, an amphibious raiding unit. Rare A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Bunker Hill, IL, Aug. 17, 1865, to an S. J. Cist, informing his correspondent that carte de visite photos of both his brother and his nephew, Col. Charles Rivers Ellet, who would himself take command the ram fleet after his uncle, can be obtained from a Philadelphia photographer. Alfred signs in full at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, evenly toned, with pencil identifying inscription to recto and verso and archival tape residue to the verso, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 985 - ALPHEUS BAKER

ALPHEUS BAKER (1828-1891) Confederate brigadier general, captured at New Madrid, severely wounded at Champion's Hill during the Vicksburg campaign, and fought during the Atlanta and Carolina campaigns. Good association and very interesting content war-date A.L.S., 2pp. large folio, Demopolis, AL, Feb. 24, 1864, to Alabama governor THOMAS H. WATTS (1819-1892). Baker raises the alarm in regards to the burgeoning problem of desertion among the Confederate ranks, in large part: ‘I took the liberty yesterday to telegraph you in respect to twelve deserters from my Regiment. Last night five others deserted. From the character of these men I as well as the generals commanding apprehend the most disastrous consequences if this effort is not frustrated & these who have been evidently chosen to make the experiment are not brought back to justice. At a time when you are striving to arouse the citizens and gloriously pledging yourself to take the field in person it is particularly disheartening to see the veteran soldier turn his back & abandon his flag. If I thought it would stop here I would regard it as only the loss of 17 men but it is only the beginning. It can however be checked by making sufficient effort & if these men can be promptly caught & made examples of it will be... a victory. If they succeed in getting away it will be worse for us than a battle lost. Do not think that I attach too much importance to this matter. I have had three long years of experience with the temper and designs of our soldiers & I know this is not the individual undertaking of these men but the result of a plan which is now being eagerly watched by the rest. I gave you in the telegram the names of the men (8) who live in Coffee Co. It is thought they will try to cross the Ala. river at lower peach tree or at old Ft. Claiborne... If you can in time guard the ferries on the Ala. River they may be caught there…' Baker goes on to name an additional nine deserters from DeKalb County, identifying one as a preacher, and continues: ‘… I can do nothing myself, Govr. My Regt. has hitherto been distinguished for its good discipline. I have done all that I can to preserve it. I fear it is now on the brink of destruction. I appeal to you, Govr., to assist us in this important matter by every means in your power. Gen. [Abraham] Buford orders me to spare no expense or effort… We have crossed the Tombigbee [River] on our way west. The report of Mississippi desertions on the late retreat is exaggerated. Gen. [William W.] Loring says it will not exceed 200 in his Division.' Baker signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds with minor splits thereto at the edges, shows small areas of rodent damage at center and at the top and bottom edges, with some soiling throughout, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 986 - ALPHEUS S. WILLIAMS

ALPHEUS S. WILLIAMS (1810-1871) Mexican American and Civil War Union general who saw action at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Sherman's March to the Sea, and was later a U.S Congressman. War-date A.L.S. ‘A Williams B.G.' 1p. 4to., [Fort] Bunker Hill, Mar. 10, 1862, to a fellow unnamed general, in part: ‘…I received two communications from Div. Head Quarters this morning by your messenger, one suggesting an attack & the other ordering a reconnaissance towards Winchester at daylight. I was prepared to march with the Regt taking the other forward within supporting distance when I rec'd a signal order to have three days' cooked rations ready by 4 am tomorrow. I suppose this countermands the reconnaissance, especially as the distance from this to W[inchester] is only half that from Charlestown to W[inchester]. Can you enlighten me as to whether I should move any of my Regt today. I judge not as my last intimates a movement tomorrow…'. He adds in a postscript: ‘There is a no good camping ground as the place affords just this side of camp of 28 N.Y. near the hill. Col. Donnell is directed to point it out…'. Inlaid at the top and bottom and in very good condition.

Lot: 987 - AMBROSE R. WRIGHT

AMBROSE R. WRIGHT (1826-1872) Politician and Confederate general of Georgia troops, badly wounded at Antietam and Chancellorsville. At Gettysburg, his troops broke the Union lines at Cemetery Ridge, scattering the defenders and capturing twenty cannon before being forced to withdraw. Rare, war-date partly-printed D.S. ‘A R Wright', 1p. folio, Augusta, GA, July, 1864, a roster of NCO's and enlisted men requisitioned by a surgeon for hospital duty. Wright signs in black ink at lower left approving the requisition, adding his rank. Shows expected folds, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 988 - AMIEL W. WHIPPLE

AMIEL W. WHIPPLE (1816 - 1863) Union major general who led a division in the defense of Washington, at Fredericksburg, and at Chancellorsville, where he was mortally wounded by a sharpshooter while issuing an order to dislodge his killer. Rare, fine content war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Washington, D.C., April 16, 1862, to fellow brigadier general and U.S. congressman GILMAN MARSTON (1811-1890), conveying his gratitude to his correspondent for helping him secure his promotion. In large part: ‘I beg you to accept my sincere thanks for your generous efforts to obtain for me the responsible position of Brig Genl of N[ew] H[ampshire] V[olunteers]. I had not flattered myself that you would even recollect our slight acquaintance at the battle of Bull Run, where your Regiment [the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers] and – excuse me for adding – its Colonel [Marston], fought with bravery which would have won imperishable honors had the fate of the battle been reversed. It is my firm belief that there are not better troops in the service than those from N. H., and I hope, if this war does not very soon bring the misguided South to its senses, I may have the good fortune of serving with them…' He signs boldly ‘A. W. Whipple' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds with slight splits thereto at the edges, with slightly toned at the edges, with moderately heavier toning to the verso, in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 989 - ANDREW HULL FOOTE

ANDREW HULL FOOTE (1806-1863) Union admiral who commanded the Mississippi River Squadron and was crucial in the attacks on Forts Henry and Donelson, and at Island No. 10. He died during the war of Bright's Disease while en route to take command of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. War-date manuscript D.S., 1p. legal folio, [n.p., likely Cairo, IL], Nov. 6, 1861, appointing a James A. Scoville to the rank of Master's Mate ‘...in the United States Gunboat Service on the Western Waters…' He signs ‘A H Foote' in black ink at the conclusion, with his rank ‘Captain U.S. Navy Comdg. U.S. Naval Forces in the Western Waters' added in another hand below. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in fine condition overall. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Foote, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 990 - ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE REPORT TO SHERMAN

ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE REPORT TO SHERMAN Superb content and association A.L. (unsigned), 12pp. 4to., Gordon, GA, Nov. 23, 1864, in which an unnamed military leader writes to William T. Sherman regarding the crossing of the Ocmulgee River and battle of Walnut Creek. Spanning three days of maneuvers, it reads, in part: ‘…My command marched from White Hall near Atlanta in two columns,

Lot: 991 - AUGUST WILLICH

AUGUST WILLICH (1810 - 1878) Prussian military officer and early proponent of communism who emigrated to the United States and became a general in the Union Army, where he was nicknamed ‘Papa' by his soldiers for his concern with their well-being and gained fame for his defeat of Terry's Texas Rangers. Good pair of signed items, includes: Somewhat shaky A.N.S. ‘A. Willich' in black ink on a 5 x 3.5 in. slip of paper, adding his rank ‘Brg. Genl.' and the explanation: ‘Left handed, the right is lamed by a bullet though the shoulder', a wound he received during the Battle of Resaca. Mounted, shows vertical folds with a 0.5 in. split thereto, and with minor soiling from mounting adhesive, otherwise in very good condition. WITH: Signature ‘A. Willich' in black ink on a 3.5 x 1.25 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document, adding his rank ‘Brgd. Genl.' and executed much more fluidly than the example above, likely with his right hand prior to his wounding. Shows some folds overall, with mounting remnants to the verso, otherwise in very good condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 992 - BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM

BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM (1820 - 1886) Confederate major general and corps commander with the Army of Tennessee. He saw action from Shiloh to Atlanta. Inflicted many casualties on William T. Sherman's army at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Signed war-date forwarding endorsement as major general, cut from a document and mounted. Some toning at right, else very good.

Lot: 993 - BRAXTON BRAGG

BRAXTON BRAGG (1817-1876) Confederate major general who served under Albert Sidney Johnston in Kentucky, and led at Shiloh, Perryville and Stones River, relieved for his poor performance at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. Probable war-date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], June 30 [n.y.], to a captain, identified in pencil on the verso as ‘Capt E. B. Rives'. In full: ‘ You will see I am again beset by friends of your men. I send you Gen. J[ackson?]'s letter for your statement of the young man's merits. Is he not the same one of whom we heard so much a few months ago. His health and mind giving way &c &c. If that was the case is he now fit for a commission? Please return the Gen's letter with your reply.' He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds with splits thereto at the top and right edges, the latter repaired on the verso with cello tape, irregularly trimmed at the bottom edge, and mildly toned and foxed, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 994 - CARTER L. STEVENSON

CARTER L. STEVENSON (1817 - 1888) Confederate major general who led with distinction at Cumberland Gap, later captured at Vicksburg, exchanged, and again led his forces from Missionary Ridge to Bentonville. Full signature in black ink on a 3.5 x 2.25 in. card, adding his rank ‘Maj. Genl.' Shows very faint ink transfer from another piece, faintly toned and with mounting remnants to the verso, else very good to fine.

Lot: 995 - CARTER L. STEVENSON

CARTER L. STEVENSON (1817 - 1888) Confederate major general who led with distinction at Cumberland Gap, later captured at Vicksburg, exchanged, and again led his forces from Missionary Ridge to Bentonville. War-date manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., [Shenandoah Valley], Aug. 30, 1861, a circular issued by Brig. Gen. William R. Loring, authorizing selected officers to return to their homes to collect clothing and other supplied for their regiments. He signs ‘C. L. Stevenson' at the conclusion as Loring's adjutant general. Shows minor brushing to the signature, with expected folds, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 996 - ‘CHAPLAIN OF THE CONFEDERACY’ CHARLES T. QUINTARD

‘CHAPLAIN OF THE CONFEDERACY' CHARLES T. QUINTARD CHARLES T. QUINTARD (1824-1898) Northern-born chaplain of the 1st Tennessee Infantry, participated in that capacity in the Battles of Cheat Mountain, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Franklin, Nashville and the Atlanta Campaign, often doubling as regimental surgeon. He later became the post-war first bishop of the Episcopalian Diocese of Tennessee. Scarce I.S.P., 3 x 5 in. sepia, a carte de visite featuring a waist-up view of Quintard in clerical vestments. He signs beneath the photographic print ‘Yrs ever C T Quintard' in black ink. The verso pears the backstamp of J. Gurney & Son Photographic Artists of New York, along with a canceled postage stamp. Shows minor spotting to the image and slight bumps to the corners, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 997 - CHARLES C. DODGE

CHARLES C. DODGE (1841 – 1910) Union brigadier general and one of the youngest in history (21), commanded successful engagements during the Suffolk Campaign and at Hertford NC, and engaged rioters during the New York Draft Riots. Rather sad A.L.S. on mourning stationery, 3pp. 12mo., New York, May 1, 1910, to a Major Hamilton. Dodge writes shortly after the death of his wife, Maria Theresa, in full: ‘I have not been able to answer your most kind & valued letter sooner, for after weeks of intense anxiety & watching night and day – the final blow left me completely poor hearted – as you, dear old fiend of years ago – know thru your own sad experience. We know that these terrible trials are all right for they came thru the dear Heavenly Father, who does only what is best for his children – tho the strange mysteries of life are often so incomprehensible to us poor ignorant mortals. In this case we can be most thankful that, after so many years of suffering ill health – the precious one is ‘at rest' – So we could not wish her back here – but as you say – her beautiful Consecrated life - & love must be an added incentive so to live the time yet given us – by his help – that by & bye we may meet again in that better home where there are no more partings… [all sic]' He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows a horizontal mailing fold at center, accompanied by the original black-bordered transmittal envelope, in very good to fine condition overall. Dodge himself would pass away only six months later.

Lot: 998 - CHARLES C. WALCUTT

CHARLES C. WALCUTT (1838-1898) Union brigadier general who fought with distinction at Missionary Ridge, Kennesaw Mountain and Atlanta, and was severely wounded at Shiloh and the Battle of Griswoldville. An interesting war-date partly-printed D.S. ‘Chas C Walcutt', 1p. 4to., Scotsboro, AL, Dec. 31, 1863, a discharge certificate for Pvt. William Greaves of Walcutt's 46th Ohio Infantry Regiment, due to his reenlistment in the Veteran's Volunteer Corps. Walcutt signs in black ink at bottom right, adding his contemporary rank. At the top of the certificate, around the legend ‘To all whom it may concern', an unidentified hand has added the engagements in which Pvt. Greaves fought: ‘Shiloh Siege of Corinth Siege of Vicksburg Jackson Chattanooga'. Shows folds overall, faintly toned at the edges and with a small tear to the right edge, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 999 - CHARLES ELLET, JR.

CHARLES ELLET, JR. (1810 - 1862) Civil War engineer and an expert in navigating the Mississippi; planned and built the first suspension bridge at Wheeling, Virginia; commissioned as an aide-de-camp with rank of colonel to command a fleet of rams. On June 6, 1862, he led his flotilla to victory at the First Battle of Memphis, virtually annihilating the opposing Confederate squadron …only to die of wounds 15 days later, the only Union casualty of the engagement. Rare, fine association and content war-date A.L.S., 3pp. 4to., Georgetown, Aug. 16, 1861, to Secretary of War SIMON CAMERON (1799-1889), proposing to raise a brigade of engineers to repair vital infrastructure destroyed by retreating Confederate forces. In full: ‘I have proposed to General [George B.] McClellan to raise a strong corps, or brigade, composed of Civil Engineers, Mechanics, Surveyors, and rail road men generally – just such men as are needed to locate, survey, construct and manage a rail road line; and embracing, therefore, almost all classes of skilled mechanics, as well as common laborers. General McClellan has caused me to be informed that if I raise this corps it will be accepted; but that the President only has the power to authorize me to raise it. The object of this Brigade is to build and rebuild bridges; repair the rail roads and rail road machinery which will be destroyed by a retiring enemy, and run the roads for the use of the army; to open new roads where they are needed; and to lay out and construct intrenchments [sic] and field works: In fact to execute all mechanical work required by an army in a hostile country. This corps will be, almost necessarily, less military in its organization - owing to the multiplication of its duties – than ordinary troops. It should be composed of a superior class of men – not only of men skilled as workmen, but of established character. It would be easy enough for me to get together a large body of mechanics, under a verbal promise of employment. But I think that, to raise such a corps as I wish to command, it is altogether important that my proceedings should have the preliminary sanction of the Department. For that object I submit this application…' He signs in full at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the top edge, otherwise in fine condition. In a sense, Ellet's suggestions here predict the establishment of the U.S. Navy's Construction Battalions, or ‘Seabees', during World War II, but he would be ignored by the Army establishment until Edwin M. Stanton, who would replace Cameron as Secretary of War in 1862, would authorize him to raise his ram fleet under Stanton's direct command.

Lot: 1000 - CHARLES J. HELM

CHARLES J. HELM (1817-1868) Confederate agent in Cuba, chiefly responsible for organizing shipments of arms and other vital goods into Southern ports via blockade runner. Very scarce autograph D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Monterey, Oct. 1, 1847, a pass allowing two recently-discharged privates to bear arms as they travel to New Orleans. He signs ‘Ch. J. Helm' at the conclusion in black ink as adjutant for the 16th Infantry Regiment. Shows folds, toned and with minor soiling overall, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1001 - CIVIL WAR GENERALS (8)

CIVIL WAR GENERALS (8) Lot of eight pieces includes JOSEPH WHEELER, check signed twice as House Sergeant at Arms, 1898, with postcard photograph; signatures of CARL SCHURZ on a card, with CDV in uniform (unmarked); OLIVER OTIS HOWARD cut signature with rank, with CDV in uniform (unmarked); and FRANCIS M. CRAWFORD, two signatures, one light. Eight pieces.

Lot: 1002 - CLAUDIUS C. WILSON

CLAUDIUS C. WILSON (1831-1863) Confederate colonel and brigade commander, recommended for promotion to Brigadier General for distinguished conduct at Chickamauga but died of typhus before his appointment could be confirmed. Very rare war-date A.E.S. on a manuscript document, 1p. 4to., [Savannah], Aug. 4, 1862, granting leave of absence to a Corporal Robert K. Dimond of the Savannah Light Guard. Wilson executes his endorsement on the verso in black ink, in full: ‘Application for leave of absence for Corpl R. K. Dimond. Approved & forwarded C. C. Wilson Col. Comdg'. Shows expected folds, with some soiling affecting Wilson's endorsement and signature, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1003 - CLEMENT A. EVANS PROVIDES AN AUTOGRAPH DURING LEE’S SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX

CLEMENT A. EVANS PROVIDES AN AUTOGRAPH DURING LEE'S SURRENDER AT APPOMATTOX CLEMENT A. EVANS (1833-1911) Confederate brigadier general who saw action at Second Manassas, Antietam, and Fredericksburg, later an influential minister and author. An historic signed piece, Evans' full signature in black ink on a 3.5 x 1.75 in. card, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comdg' and, most crucially, the place and date on which he executes the above: ‘Hd Qrs Gordon's Division Appommattox [sic] C[ourt] H[ouse] Va April 9, 1865' – the day of Robert E. Lee's surrender to Ulysses S. Grant. Mildly toned, with mounting remnants on the verso, otherwise in fine overall condition.

Lot: 1004 - CLEMENT H. STEVENS

CLEMENT H. STEVENS (1821-1864) Confederate brigadier general who led his South Carolinians at Vicksburg and Chickamauga, mortally wounded leading the Georgia brigade at Peach Tree Creek. Rare, war-date partly-printed D.S. ‘C. H. Stevens', 1p. oblong 8vo., Charleston, Dec. 31, 1861, a receipt for the issue of six Colt Navy revolvers and seven cavalry sabers. Stevens signs boldly below in black ink, adding his contemporary rank ‘Col. 24 Regt S[outh] C[arolina] V[olunteers]. A contemporary pencil notation at the bottom edge clarifies that this is a substitute receipt for one lost earlier. Shows a horizontal folds, with three small tears to the edges repaired on the verso with cello tape, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1005 - CLINTON B. FISK

CLINTON B. FISK (1828 - 1890) Union brigadier general who seized Camp Jackson as the war started, served throughout Missouri, and founded Fisk University as a school for freedmen. Intriguing A.L.S. on U.S. Board of Indian Commissioners letterhead, 1p. 8vo., New York, Dec. 26, 1879, to a Dr. Ferris, in part: ‘...I have followed your suggestion, and sent letter to the Post-Master at [?]… I mean to get at the bottom of this singular affair if possible. I fear our friend [?] will be seriously compromised, when we read all the truth.' He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, toned and with a few small chips and tears, with some cello tape repairs to the verso, otherwise in very good condition. SOLD WITH: Bold signature ‘Clinton B. Fisk' with rank ‘Brig Genl' on a 3.75 x 1.5 in. slip of paper, in fine condition. Two signed pieces.

Lot: 1006 - COL. SOLON Z. RUFF DESCRIBES ROBBING THE YANKEE DEAD AT SEVEN PINES

COL. SOLON Z. RUFF DESCRIBES ROBBING THE YANKEE DEAD AT SEVEN PINES SOLON Z. RUFF (1837-1863) Confederate colonel who led the 18th Georgia Infantry as part of John Bell Hood's Texas Brigade at the Seven Days Battles, Second Bull Run and Antietam, and as part of Wofford's Brigade at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, but was killed in action while assaulting Fort Sanders. Rare, very fine content

Lot: 1007 - CONFEDERATE COMMANDERS JOHN D. BARRY, JAMES H. LANE AND HENRY HETH

CONFEDERATE COMMANDERS JOHN D. BARRY, JAMES H. LANE AND HENRY HETH A fine group of three signed endorsements executed by notable Confederate officers on a war-date letter, 1p. 4to., Petersburg, Feb. 20, 1865, an application from a Lt. M. A. Stromburg of the 28th North Carolina Infantry for leave on account of disability, with a surgeon's statement of support below. On the verso, the request is first endorsed and forwarded by the regiment's commanding captain, below which appears the A.E.S. of JOHN D. BARRY (1839-1867), colonel commanding the regiment who earlier, as a Major at the Battle of Chancellorsville, ordered his men to fire upon Stonewall Jackson's party under the mistaken impression that they were Union cavalry, terminally wounding Jackson. He writes, in full: ‘Head Qrs. Lane's Brigade February 20th, 1865 Res forwd appd Jno. D. Barry Col. Comdg. Brig.' The request is next endorsed by three men of a medical examination board, and then shows the signed endorsement of JAMES H. LANE (1833 – 1907), Confederate brigadier general who commanded the 28th NC Infantry in the Seven Days and took over Hill's brigade following the death of Branch at Antietam. At Gettysburg, Lane assumed command of Pender's division following that officer's mortal wounding and returned to lead his brigade during Pickett's Charge, during which he was wounded. The request is finally endorsed as approved left-most panel by HENRY HETH (1825 – 1899), Confederate major general who commanded the Department of East Tennessee, succeeded A.P. Hill at Chancellorsville, and commanded the division that precipitated the battle of Gettysburg and which also participated in Pickett's Charge. He signs ‘H Heth' in black ink. Shows expected folds, evenly toned, with the original request and some text of the endorsements quite light, but with the signatures perfectly clear. In very good condition overall.

Lot: 1008 - CONFEDERATE GENERALS FITZHUGH LEE AND WILLIAMS C. WICKHAM

CONFEDERATE GENERALS FITZHUGH LEE AND WILLIAMS C. WICKHAM A fine pair of A.E.S.'s on a war-date manuscript D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., Aug. 31, 1864], granting a Pvt. W. A. Wilkenson of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry sixteen days leave to procure a fresh horse from Bedford County. The verso bears the endorsements of his commanding officer and two other officers, before being endorsed by Brig Gen. WILLIAMS C. WICKHAM (1820 – 1888), Confederate cavalry general who fought at Chancellorsville, Brandy Station and Gettysburg, later participated in the Hampton Roads Conference. He writes: ‘Appd & respectfy forwarded', signing ‘W. C. Wickham' and adding his rank ‘Brig Gen'. Below this appears the A.E.S. of FITZHUGH LEE (1835 – 1905), Confederate major general and nephew of Robert E. Lee who directed troops in J. E. B. Stuart's ride around McClellan, and fought at Antietam and Gettysburg. He also cut his way out of Appomattox only to surrender two days later. He writes, in full: ‘Hd. Qrs. Cav V D Augt. 31, 64 Appd & respectfully forwarded', signing ‘Fitz Lee' and adding his rank ‘Maj Genl comdg'. The document is toned and soiled overall, ragged at the edges, and shows expected folds, but the endorsements remain crisp and perfectly legible, in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1009 - CONFEDERATE GENERALS JAMES JAY ARCHER AND JOHN W. FRAZER

CONFEDERATE GENERALS JAMES JAY ARCHER AND JOHN W. FRAZER A fine association manuscript D.S. by two notable Confederate generals, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Nov. 30, 1859, a return for back rations due to JOHN W. FRAZER (1827-1906), American soldier, planter, and businessman, and an Army career officer who later served as a Confederate brigadier general. He signs ‘J. W. Frazer' in black ink beneath the account, with his rank executed in another hand. Below, the return is approved by JAMES JAY ARCHER (1817-1864), Confederate brigadier general, took part in every battle of the Army of Northern Virginia from the Seven Days to Gettysburg, where he and a large part of his command were captured. Imprisoned for more than a year at Johnson's Island, he died in Richmond shortly after being exchanged. He signs ‘J J Archer' in black ink. Frazer's signature is slightly light and shows some ink bleeding, with old folds and toned at the edges, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1010 - CONFEDERATE GENERALS LEROY A. STAFFORD, JUBAL A. EARLY AND RICHARD S. EWELL

CONFEDERATE GENERALS LEROY A. STAFFORD, JUBAL A. EARLY AND RICHARD S. EWELL A fine group of signatures and endorsements on a war-date manuscript D.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], July 10, 1862, from Lt. Col. ALEXANDER S. PENDLETON (1840-1864), assistant adjutant general to ‘Stonewall' Jackson, to Maj. Gen. RICHARD S. EWELL (1817-1872), a ‘special order' directing Ewell to assemble a detail of officers and men for guard duty. Pendleton signs in black ink at the conclusion. The verso first bears the endorsing signature of Maj. Gen. JUBAL A. EARLY (1819-1894) in black ink, adding his contemporary rank ‘Brig Genl'. Below this appears the pencil endorsement of A.A.G. William Carvel Hall, followed by the very rare signed endorsement in pencil of Brig. Gen. LEROY A. STAFFORD (1822-1864), who led the 9th Louisiana Infantry throughout the war and was killed in action at the Battle of the Wilderness when a minie ball pierced his spine. He writes, ‘Received the within orders, but do not know where to send the detail, for the want of a guide', and signs ‘L. A. Stafford', adding his contemporary rank ‘Col Comdg 8th Inf Brigade'. Beside this appears an autograph endorsement executed by Ewell, ‘Col. Stafford, comd'g 8th Brig, will make the within detail', signing indistinctly, possibly ‘Maj G'. Shows original mailing folds and a few spots of soiling, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1011 - CONFEDERATE GENERALS WILLIAM HENRY FITZHUGH LEE AND WADE HAMPTON

CONFEDERATE GENERALS WILLIAM HENRY FITZHUGH LEE AND WADE HAMPTON A fine pair of signed endorsements executed by two notable Confederate generals on a war-date letter, 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], Nov. 3, 1864, from a Maj. R. H. Downman, requesting a detail of four men to procure a lot of cattle to provision his cavalry division. The request is first endorsed on the verso by the division's commander, WILLIAM HENRY FITZHUGH LEE (1837 – 1891), Confederate major general of cavalry and son of R.E. Lee who fought at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and surrendered at Appomattox. He executes his A.E.S. in black ink, in full: ‘Hd Qrs Cav Div Nov 3rd 1864 Res[pectfully] forwd [forwarded with the request that I may be allowed to send 4 men as desired,' signing ‘W H F Lee' and adding his rank ‘Maj Gen'. The request is next endorsed by WADE HAMPTON (1819 - 1902) Confederate lieutenant general of cavalry whose daring exploits at Antietam, Gettysburg, and Petersburg won him fame in both North and South, who signs his full name in black ink. The request is finally endorsed as approved by order of Gen. Robert E. Lee and signed by his aide-de-camp, Col. WALTER H. TAYLOR (1838-1916). The former Lee's endorsement and signature are rather light, and the piece shows a horizontal fold and is ragged at the bottom edge from the endorsements, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1012 - DANIEL M. FROST

DANIEL M. FROST (1823 - 1900) Confederate brigadier general who led the Southern-sympathetic 'Missouri Volunteer Militia' during the Camp Jackson affair in St. Louis early in the war, later traveled to Canada to be with his family which was forced from their St. Louis home. He never received permission for his travel and was labeled a deserter. Manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., ‘Camp Turner, Ind[ian] Terr[itory], April 9, 1849, an ‘Invoice of Clothing Camp and Garrison Equipage' to Company K, 2nd U.S. Dragoons. He signs ‘D. M. Frost' in black ink at bottom right, confirming delivery of the supplies listed above, and adds his contemporary rank ‘Lt. M[ounted] Rifles R[egimental] Q[uarter] M[aster]'. Shows expected folds, slightly ragged at the left edge, with pencil identifying inscriptions on recto and verso and archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1013 - DANIEL P. WOODBURY

DANIEL P. WOODBURY (1812 - 1864) Union brigadier general who prepared the early defenses around Washington, fought at Bull Run, and constructed the famous road over the Chickahominy and White Oak Swamp. Died of yellow fever. Rare wartime signature ‘D. P. Woodbury' in black ink on a 4 x 1.75 in. slip of paper cut from the conclusion of a larger document, adding his rank ‘Brig. Genl.' A published example, featured in ‘War between the States: Autographs and Biographical Sketches' by Jim Hayes, 1989. Shows a vertical fold, with a small tape mark to the verso, otherwise in fine condition. Sold with a carte de visite photograph, 2.5 x 4.25 in. sepia, a chest-up view of Woodbury in uniform, no backstamp but with ink and pencil biographical inscriptions, in fine condition overall. Two pieces, perfect for framing.

Lot: 1014 - DAVID D. PORTER

DAVID D. PORTER (1813 - 1891) Union admiral who received the surrenders of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, and was indispensable in the siege and subsequent Union victory at Vicksburg. Good association manuscript L.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., March 22, 1869, to future rear admiral John Grimes Walker, instructing him to report to the New York Navy Yard to inspect the frigate USS SABINE for use as a training ship. He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion . The letter is endorsed as received and forwarded at top left by NAPOLEON B. HARRISON (1823-1869), who commanded the gunboat USS CAYUGA as it spearheaded the assault on Forts Jackson and St. Phillip, resulting in the capture of New Orleans by forces under David G. Farragut. The verso is further endorsed by rear admiral SYLVANUS GODON (1809-1879) as commandant of the Navy Yard, confirming that Walker reported as ordered, and again by Harrison below, reporting that Walker later returned to his post at the Naval Academy. Shows original mailing folds, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1015 - DAVID E. TWIGGS

DAVID E. TWIGGS (1790 - 1862) Confederate major general who turned over his Federal forces to Ben McCulloch at the start of the war, and was later given command of the District of Louisiana. Rare war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., [n.p.], May 14, 1862, his ‘Officers' Pay Account' for the month of April. He signs ‘D E Twiggs' at the conclusion in black ink, confirming that he has received his pay, and adding his rank ‘Mjr Genl'. The signature is somewhat shaky due to Twiggs' infirmity shortly before his death, shows expected folds and some ink transfer, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1016 - DAVID G. FARRAGUT

DAVID G. FARRAGUT (1801 - 1870) Union rear admiral instrumental in the taking of New Orleans and the Union control of the Mississippi. It was at Mobile Bay where he exclaimed 'Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!' An interesting, good association manuscript L.S., 10. 4to., New York, Feb. 25, 1867, to writer, publisher and pioneering disability rights activist WILLIAM OLAND BOURNE (1819-1901). In full: ‘I regret my oversight in not answering your letter sooner in relation to Prize Premiums for the best left-hand writing by soldiers and sailors who lost their right arms during the late war. I will gladly comply with your request to select the ‘Farragut Premium' or do anything else in my power that will contribute to the advancement of your highly meritorious work.' He signs ‘D. G. Farragut' at the conclusion in black ink, with his rank added in another hand. Shows original mailing folds, with splits thereto repaired on the verso with tape, resulting in a tape mark visible on the recto at center right, and faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good condition overall. The penmanship contest mentioned here was one of several such events run through ‘The Soldier's Friend', a newsletter for veterans established by Bourne in 1864, following his work as an Army chaplain.

Lot: 1017 - (GETTYSBURG) DAVIS E. CASTLE

(GETTYSBURG) DAVIS E. CASTLE (1835-1886) Union signal corps captain who, during the Confederate artillery bombardment immediately preceding Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, remained at his post at General Meade's headquarters near Cemetery Hill after the rest of his unit had been driven away, taking with them their signaling equipment. Castle fashioned a makeshift signal flag out of a bedsheet and continued to report on Confederate movements, contributing to the Union repulse of the assault. Very scarce A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], May 3, 1864, to a Lt. Evans, a requisition for crackers, coffee and other foodstuffs. He signs ‘D. E. Castle' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows period folds, with a pencil endorsement in another hand at bottom and pencil marks to the text, slightly ragged at the left edge where detached from another leaf, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1018 - DONALD M. FAIRFAX

DONALD M. FAIRFAX (1818-1894) U.S. Navy officer who personally took custody of Confederate commissioners to England James M. Mason and John Slidell aboard a British mail steamer during the ‘Trent Affair'. Partly-printed D.S. ‘D. M. Fairfax' 1p. sm. oblong 8vo., New York, March 1, 1859, a receipt from the U.S. Navy purser of $100.00. Small chip at top margin, else very good condition.

Lot: 1019 - EARL VAN DORN

EARL VAN DORN (1820 - 1863) Confederate major general whose raid on Holly Springs destroyed Grant's supply depot, only later to be killed by a jealous husband. Rare, full signature in black ink on a 3.5 x 1.5 in. slip of paper cut from a document, adding his prewar rank in the U.S. Army. Shows a few faint creases, else in fine condition.

Lot: 1020 - EDMUND KIRBY

EDMUND KIRBY (1840 – 1863) Union army officer who was killed during the Battle of Chancellorsville. Kirby fought at the First Battle of Bull Run, Ball's Bluff, the Peninsula Campaign and at Antietam as a battery commander of the battery. At Chancellorsville, Kirby took command of the 5th Maine Battery. He supervised the evacuation of the artillery guns, but was heavily wounded by case-shot. He later died of infection following a leg amputation. Kirby was nominated to brigadier general of volunteers by Lincoln on May 28, but was not confirmed as he died later that day at the age of 23. Extremely rare A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., Poolesville, MD, Jan. 9, 1861. Kirby offers his younger brother advice on his college education, in part: ‘I propose that as you are already prepared for the junior course that you take up some branch of study not directly connected with your future course of study but which at the same time will be of use to you in future. You should not devote more than two or three hours a day to study and the remainder of the time devote to experience. Now as you are the only male at home you should attend to the homey matters. I propose therefore that you make it part of your business to keep the family accounts for Mother… You must decide this matter for yourself , and then we will talk about a particular college – Yale is my choice however…' He signs ‘E Kirby' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, with some skips to the ink in the body, otherwise in fine condition overall.

Lot: 1021 - EDWARD A. WILD, ALONZO G. DRAPER AND U.S. COLORED TROOPS OFFICERS

EDWARD A. WILD, ALONZO G. DRAPER AND U.S. COLORED TROOPS OFFICERS A very interesting, fine association group of signatures and endorsements belonging to officers of the United States Colored Troops (USCT), on a war-date autograph letter, 1p. 4to., [Virginia], Feb. 11th, 1865, from 1st Lt. William L. Ames, commander of Co. E of the 38th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, to Capt. D. D. Wheeler, requesting permission to travel to Norfolk to procure uniform items and equipment. Ames signs in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank and company. The overleaf bears four signed endorsements of approval, including one of Lt. R. W. Simpson of the 22nd USCT, and two of Lt. James. W. Bacon of the 36th USCT, both signing as acting adjutants for their commanding officers. On the verso of this leaf, the request bears the signed endorsement of ROBERT M. HALL, commanding colonel of the 38th USCT, dated Feb. 12 and listing the current strength of his regiment. The request next bears the rare signed endorsement of ALONZO G. DRAPER (1835-1865), commander of the 2nd North Carolina Colored Volunteers (later reorganized as the 36th USCT), who led a successful expedition suppressing Confederate guerrillas and recruiting Black troops but who was criticized for his harsh treatment of both his soldiers and prisoners. He signs ‘A. G. Draper' in black ink as commander of the 1st Brigade, 1st Division, to which the 36th USCT then belonged, with another hand adding his contemporary rank ‘Bvt. Brig. Gen. Comdg.' Below this appears the A.E.S. of Draper's superior officer, Brig. Gen. EDWARD A. WILD (1825 - 1891) who was severely wounded at Seven Pines, and later organized ‘Wild's African Brigade' to recruit Black troops for Army service, and to which Draper's 2nd North Carolina belonged. He executes his endorsement approving and forwarding the request as commander of the 1st Division, 25th Corps, dated Feb. 14 and signs ‘Edw. A. Wild', adding his rank below. The piece shows original mailing folds with minor splits thereto, with rodent damage along the left edge causing the two leaves to partially separate, and with file holes along the right edge and mild to moderate toning throughout, otherwise in very good overall condition. The relationship between Draper and Wild would end poorly; in February of 1865, just as the letter described above was circulating between them, Draper would bring charges against Wild of ‘conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline', alleging that Wild had slandered Draper's reputation by insinuating that he was malicious and biased in his behavior towards other officers. As a result of the charges, Wild was relieved of command of his division and demoted to command of a brigade. Draper in turn would be mortally wounded by his own soldiers during target practice in Texas, shortly after the war's end.

Lot: 1022 - EDWARD S. WILLIS

EDWARD S. WILLIS (1840-1864) Confederate colonel who led the 12th Georgia Infantry with distinction at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, recommended for promotion to brigadier general by Stonewall Jackson on his deathbed, but was mortally wounded by a shell fragment at Bethesda Church. Rare signature in black ink on a 3.25 x 1.25 in. slip of paper cut from the conclusion of a letter. Mounted on a larger card, shows a vertical fold and some ink show-through, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1023 - EDWIN H. STOUGHTON

EDWIN H. STOUGHTON (1838-1868) Union officer who was appointed a brigadier general, but whose advancement was not confirmed by the Senate. In the meantime, Stoughton was captured by Confederate raider John S. Mosby at his headquarters during a daring raid behind Federal lines. Stoughton became an object of ridicule and resigned his commission after being exchanged. Scarce signed endorsement on a partly-printed document, 1p. legal folio, Brattleboro, VT, Oct. 7, 1862, a special requisition for a large quantity of straw for the use of the 14th Vermont Infantry. Stoughton signs boldly in black ink at lower left approving the requisition, adding his contemporary rank ‘Col 4th VT'. Shows expected folds, otherwise in fine overall condition.

Lot: 1024 - ELIAS S. DENNIS

ELIAS S. DENNIS (1812 - 1894) Union brigadier general, fought in the Battle of Port Gibson and in May 1863, at the Battle of Raymond. He was later placed in command of the District of Northeast Louisiana when guerrillas were causing problems on the leased plantations there. Troops from his command participated in the Battle of Milliken's Bend in June, one of the first battles to involve United States Colored Troops. Rare, fine content war-date A.L., 3pp. 4to., Vicksburg, Nov. 7, 1863, to his sister, in large part: ‘...You can hardly imagine how delighted I am to know you were living and well in April last. How many thousand times have I thought of you and your family since this terrible war commenced. I have been engaged in fourteen bloody battles, never in one without thinking of you and other relatives in the East. Dear Sister, your children shall never have cause to blush with shame when the name of their Uncle is mentioned, I intend to come out of this war with all the honors my Country can bestow on a soldier, or die in the fields, My son Elias when the war commenced was out in the Rocky Mountains and did not return for a year, Upon his return he joined me in April last as the Army crossed the Mississippi and has been with me as one of my staff acting aid-de-camp at the battles Ray[mond] Jackson Champion Hill and the fall of Vicksburg. He probably saved my life at Champion Hill by extricating me from my fallen horse. He is a gallant boy and every inch a soldier. The frontier life he has led, renders him fearless and daring at the early age of sixteen he spent one year among the Indians. He was two years at Salt Lake Laramee and among the Mountains, I sent him home, to Illinois after the surrender of Vicksburg…. I have forgotten the names of all your gals they must each one write to me, I will write to [his nephew] Robt, how old is he. What is he doing; I[f] he should go into the Army he must come [here], Not in to the Army of the Potomac, they have no reputation with us for fighting, more for retreating… [all sic]' He concludes ‘I shall dream about you all', and his black ink signature on a 2.5 x 0.5 in. slip of paper clipped from another source has been affixed to the final page at bottom left. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the edges, with minor soiling and a mounting strip to the left edge, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1025 - EMORY UPTON

EMORY UPTON (1839 - 1881) Union brigadier general who fought at Fredericksburg and Gettysburg, wounded assaulting the ‘Bloody Angle' at Spotsylvania and defended Washington from Early's raid. Good content, war-date A.L.S., 3pp. 4to., ‘Head Qrs. 121 N[ew] Y[ork] V[olunteers]', Sept. 27, 1863, to an unnamed colonel, in part: ‘Since leaving you I have seen several General officers, who have been pleased to give me recommendations for promotion to the rank of Brig. Gen of Vols. I send you recommendations, from Gen. [William F.] Bartlett, Gen. [Horatio G.] Wright, and Gen. [John] Sedgwick, who are my Brigade, Division, & Corps Commanders. The paper has taken the official channel & will probably arrive in Washington tomorrow morning. I have not a copy of Gen [George G.] Meade's indorsement [sic], but he told Gen. Wright that he would enclose it with pleasure. I also send recommendations from other General officers under & with whom I have served – viz Maj Gen's [Joseph] Hooker, [Daniel] Butterfield, [John] Newton & [Henry W.] Slocum – Brig Gens [Alfred] Torbert, [Albion P.] Howe, [Thomas H.] Neil, [Frank] Wheaton & others… I am told by all that political influence is necessary. Promotion on military grounds I would be far more proud of, but political well may have to be resorted to – however I prefer to try the first… I feel that I may be asking too much but if necessary will you see gen. [Henry W.] Halleck , the Secretary of War & the President & place the papers actually before them?…' He signs ‘E. Upton' in black ink at the conclusion, adding a post-script and signing again with his initials ‘E. U.' Shows original mailing folds, slightly toned at the edges and with cello tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. Despite Upton's efforts here, he would not receive his promotion until after his actions at Spotsylvania the following year – thus earning it on ‘military grounds' as he preferred.

Lot: 1026 - FELIX K. ZOLLICOFFER

FELIX K. ZOLLICOFFER (1812 - 1862) Politician and Confederate General who led the invasion of Kentucky and was killed at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first C.S.A general to die in the Western Theater. Rare, war-date A.L.S. executed just eleven days before his death in battle, 1p. 8vo., Beach Grove, KY, Jan. 8, 1862, to Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin. In full: ‘Capt. V. Shelaka [?] was sent to me by Gen. A[bert] S[idney] Johnston as an engineer officer, and has for more than two months been with this Brigade, performing duty with entire satisfaction. But he has no commission. If he could be commissioned as a captain of engineers, it would be but a proper recognition of a meritorious officer.' He signs boldly ‘F K Zollicoffer' at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the edges, and with a small tear at the bottom edge neatly repaired on the verso with archival tape, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1027 - FELIX K. ZOLLICOFFER

FELIX K. ZOLLICOFFER (1812 - 1862) Politician and Confederate General who led the invasion of Kentucky and was killed at the Battle of Mill Springs, making him the first C.S.A. general to die in the Western Theater. Rare A.N.S., 1p. 7.74 x 3 in., [n.p.], Dec. 2, 1852, to a bookseller, requesting that his correspondent send him a History of Rome. He signs ‘F K Zollicoffer' in black ink at the conclusion. Affixed to a slightly larger backing card, shows an erased pencil inscription at top left and original mailing folds, else very good to fine.

Lot: 1028 - FRANCIS M. COCKRELL

FRANCIS M. COCKRELL (1834 - 1915) Confederate brigadier general captured at Vicksburg and later returned to fight under Hood at Atlanta. Fine association A.L.S. as Senator, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 3, 1898, to General WILLIAM B. FRANKLIN at the National Home for Disabled Veterans, in part: ‘…In [sic] behalf of Rev. J. M. S. Kenney – now of Higginsville Mo. For Chaplain…I beg to say that he is an Old Soldier, an intelligent educated pleasant and agreeable gentleman…I commend him to the favorable consideration of yourself and managers…'. WILLIAM B. FRANKLIN (1823 - 1903) was Union major general blamed for the Union debacle at Fredericksburg. In 1864 while recovering from wounds he was captured by Jubal Early, but escaped. Light wear to edges, chipping, a weakened fold at left bottom corner, and even toning, still good.

Lot: 1029 - FRANK WHEATON

FRANK WHEATON (1833-1903) Union major general who saw action at First Bull Run, Williamsburg, and Antietam, military commander of Texas during the Garza Revolution. Good association A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., [Washington, D.C.], [n.d.], 1853, to Connecticut governor Thomas H. Seymour. Wheaton attempts to arrange a meeting with Seymour while the latter is in Washington, adding ‘...I have had a short but satisfactory interview with President [Franklin Pierce]…' He signs in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary title ‘Mex[ican] Boundary Officer]', as he was at that time employed by the Mexican-American Boundary Commission within the State Department. Shows original folds, with a small loss at the top corner of the integral cover where unsealed, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1030 - FRANKLIN GARDNER

FRANKLIN GARDNER (1823-1873) Confederate major general who commanded a brigade at Shiloh and under Polk, captured while defending Port Hudson. Scarce A.E.S. on a war-date partly-printed document, 1p. oblong 8vo., Fort Gaines, AL, Dec. 3, 1861, a receipt for clothing issued by notable politician Duff Green as agent of the State of Alabama, to Capt. Charle's DeVoe's company of the 21st Regiment, Alabama Volunteers. Capt. DeVoe signs acknowledging receipt of the articles, with Gardner adding his endorsement below: ‘Gen Green will please issue on communication orders By order of Brig Gen [Jones M.] Withers'. He signs ‘F Gardner' in black ink, adding his contemporary rank ‘Lt. Col. C. S. A.' Slightly ragged at the top and left edges where detached from a larger sheet, with a horizontal fold at center, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1031 - FREDERICK W. LANDER

FREDERICK W. LANDER (1821 - 1862) American explorer and Union brigadier general, wounded a day after Ball's Bluff who died as a result of complications from those wounds. Exceedingly rare, extremely fine military content and association war-date A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., [n.p.], Oct, 6, 1861, to Col. William R. Lee, commander of the 20th Massachusetts Infantry at Antietam. In large part: ‘With due regard to my own knowledge & respect of your soldierly qualities & reticence I confide to you for the exigences of the public service a letter of advice from the commanding general with my own remarks thereon. You are ordered in event of any accident to me, to take command of this Brigade. You will find an able… support in Col [later Brig. Gen. Edward W.] Hincks who has assured me that he desires no more cheerful duty than to serve under your orders. Our duty, yours and mine to the country demands not only strict attention to army regulations but likewise the exercise of a cool judgment. I regard mine to lay in putting this command in the most efficient state. I shall allow no pre-dating of commissaries. If any colonel who confines his regiment to [?] 4 weeks old to prevent vigor & efficiency in this command should the enemy attempt to force this river [the Potomac], we must meet them and beat them at the river. All depends on that. It would be well to know how by the service of a fatigue party we can tear down fences on the continuation of a line of road from William's house to throw our baggage to the rear under escort of a squad from the Michigan Rgt. but if an attack is made the few hundred's men we can use efficiently must be concentrated there. The whole affair in my view resolves itself into a rapid disposition of our forces on the point of attack. Great judgment & coolness on the part of the officer commanding as to feints of the enemy… a steady fine caution on the part of the commander as to wasting ammunition. Officers [?] a small section of the mounted artillery men acting as orderlies to hear written messages. Good sense & celerity on the part of all entrusted… You will excuse this unofficial… communication which becomes official & will be used to the fullest extent should the attack occur.' Legibility is difficult in some places, but the overall message is quite clear. Boldly signed ‘F. W. Lander' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comg'. He adds a postscript requesting the return of an enclosed document, and signs again with his initials ‘F W L'. Shows original mailing folds, with a mounting strip at the left edge where disbound from a volume, otherwise in fine condition overall. An extremely difficult signature to locate in any form, let alone a lengthy, war-date letter entirely in his hand discussing military strategy such as this! Sold with a mounted, retouched albumen photograph and a period frontispiece engraving of Lander.

Lot: 1032 - GABRIEL C. WHARTON

GABRIEL C. WHARTON (1824-1906) Confederate brigade general who commanded troops in the Shenandoah Valley, principally at New Market and Waynesboro. A.E.S. on a very interesting war-date manuscript D.S., 1p. folio, Glade Spring, VA, June 11, 1863, an affidavit signed by British subject Martin Conner, stating that he is willing to serve as a substitute in the Confederate Army, with the commanding lieutenant colonel of the 30th Virginia Battalion and the brigade surgeon countersigning, affirming that Conner is able-bodied. The verso is again endorsed by the commanding officer, below which appears Wharton's endorsement, ‘Approved & Respectfully forwarded', signed ‘G. C. Wharton' with his contemporary rank ‘Col. Comg. 3 Brg.' The final endorsement, executed by an adjutant by order of Maj. Gen. Samuel Jones, disapproves Conner's acceptance as a substitute, as ‘unnaturalized foreigners' are expressly forbidden by general orders to serve as such. Shows expected folds, evenly toned, and slightly ragged at the right edge, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1033 - GEORGE AUGUSTUS SMITH III

GEORGE AUGUSTUS SMITH III (1824-1864) Popular and well-liked colonel of the 1st Georgia Battalion, temporarily arrested under orders of Gen. Clement Stevens for arranging a front-line truce following the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain so that both sides could tend to their dead and wounded. Had his horse shot from under him and was severely wounded at Atlanta, but nevertheless led his men at Franklin, where he was killed. Very rare signature ‘Geo A. Smith' in black ink on a 3.25 x 1 in. slip of paper cut from the conclusion of a letter, adding the sentiment ‘Your father'. Mounted to a card, somewhat soiled, else very good.

Lot: 1034 - GEORGE C. STRONG

GEORGE C. STRONG (1832 - 1863) Union major general, commanded an expedition against Biloxi, Mississippi, in April 1862, and another sent against Ponchatoula. At the Battle of Fort Wagner, Strong was in command of the brigade which included Col. Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts. Wounded in the engagement, he would die of disease twelve days after the battle. Very rare and important war-date manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., Saint Helena Island, SC, June 16, 1863, his ‘General Orders No. 13' announcing his assumption of the command he would hold upon his death, in part: ‘...Pursuant to Spacial Orders No 341 current… Head Quarters Department of the South, the undersigned assumes command of the troops on this island and announces his Staff as follows…', proceeding to list four officers and their positions. He signs ‘Geo. C. Strong' at the conclusion in black ink, with his rank executed in another hand. Shows horizontal folds, trimmed at the bottom edge and with damp stains and apparent rodent damage to the top edge, still in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1035 - GEORGE D. BAYARD

GEORGE D. BAYARD (1835 - 1862) Union brigadier general, led the Union advance at Cedar Mountain, meeting his friend Gen. J. E. B. Stuart after the battle to arrange collecting the dead. Mortally wounded at Fredericksburg by a cannonball. Cut signature, ‘Geo D. Bayard' adding rank as brigadier general, mounted to a contemporary timeline of his time in the military. Fine. With an engraving of Bayard.

Lot: 1036 - GEORGE STONEMAN

GEORGE STONEMAN (1822 - 1894) Union major general who led a corps at Fredericksburg, and later commanded cavalry raids at Chancellorsville, Macon, and in the Carolinas. Lengthy war-date A.E.S. on a small 4to. sheet detached from a letter of recommendation written to New York Governor Edwin D. Morgan, [n.p.], Oct. 11, 1862, in full: ‘I must cheerfully and gladly endorse the written recomdn and assure your Exy [excellency] that in my opinion a better selection cannot be made to fill the place of the gallant Genl [J. H. Hobart] Ward late Col of the 38th [New York Infantry]. I shall feel assured that with Col [likely future Brig. Gen. William] Birney as its commander the 38th will continue to maintain its well-merited reputation for gallantry & efficiency'. He signs in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comdg Div[isio]n'. Expertly inlaid, shows original mailing folds and a pencil identifying inscription, slightly ragged at the top edge, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall. Despite Stoneman's endorsement, the 38th had just the previous day already received a new commanding colonel, James Clark Strong. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Stoneman, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1037 - GEORGE W. GETTY

GEORGE W. GETTY (1819 - 1901) Union major general who commanded the Army of the Potomac during the final year of the war. Fine content A.L.S., 6pp. 4to., Forest Glen, MD, July 25, 1887, a ‘true copy' entirely in his hand of a letter sent Oct. 13, 1864, to a Maj. C. S. Whittier, providing a ‘...report of the part taken by the 2d Division, 6th Corps in the operations against Richmond Va. from May to July 1864…', primarily the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. In very small part: ‘...On the night of the 7th of May, the Corps moved through Chancellorsville & Piney church to secure Spotsylvania Court House… In conjunction with the 5th Corps an immediate, but unsuccessful attack was made on the position of the Enemy. This Division held the left of the line, and after the repulse, fell back to where the lines were first formed and entrenched. There was some skirmishing and Artillery firing on the 9th and the entrenchments were strengthened. On the afternoon of the 10th, the 3d Brigade and three Regiments of the 2d… were ordered to report to Colonel [Emory] Upton, & took part in a charge made by twelve Regiments… The attack was partially successful. The first and second lines of the Enemy's works were carried and some 1200 prisoners taken, but our forces were at length compelled to retire. The order to withdraw failed to reach the… Regiments until late at night, until which time they stubbornly held the first line of works taken, and repulsed every attack of the Enemy… The Division was withdrawn from the front line on the afternoon of the 11th… to the support of Hancock's Corps (2d)… The Enemy had recovered from their surprise and were making desperate efforts to regain their lost ground, when this Division reached the scene of action, and was at once put in at the point known as the Angle near the center of the line engaged. This appeared the key-point to this position and for sixteen hours was the object of attack after attack by the enemy…' Much more very interesting detail besides. Getty executes his name once at the conclusion in reproducing his signature on the original letter, adding his wartime rank ‘Brig Genl Comdg 2d Division', and signs again'Geo. W. Getty' in black ink at bottom left, adding his contemporary rank ‘Bvt Maj Genl U. S. A. Late in Command 2d Div 6th Corps'. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned, with a pin hole to all pages at upper left and tape marks to the right edge of the final page, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1038 - GEORGE W. TAYLOR

GEORGE W. TAYLOR (1808-1862) Union brigadier general of the First New Jersey Brigade, seeing action at First Bull Run and the Seven Days Battles, only to be mortally wounded by a shell at Manassas Station. Very rare signature ‘Geo. W. Taylor' in black ink on the verso of a war-date document, 1p. 8vo., Oct. 22, 1861, a circular issued by commanding general Philip Kearny to his subordinate colonels, requesting that they furnish axemen to work on fortifications, penned by and signed at the conclusion by Kearny's adjutant. The verso bears Taylor's signature, presumably an endorsement acknowledging the order, adding his contemporary rank "Col 3d Regt'. It is accompanied by the signatures of three other officers, including JAMES H. SIMPSON (1813-1883), commanding colonel of the 4th New Jersey. Shows original mailing folds, with a few spots of soiling and negligible archival tape marks to the recto, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1039 - GILBERT M. SORREL

GILBERT M. SORREL (1838-1901) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade under Mahone and was severely wounded at Hatcher's Run. War-date partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., 'Head Quarters Forces at E. Tenn.', Russellville, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1863, a Special Order granting a leave of absence to Lieut. Foster of the 21st Mississippi, signed by Sorrel as Assistant Adjutant General at bottom. Text is faded due to the use of 'adversity ink' but is still legible, and Sorrel's signature is clear and easily read. Minor mounting remnants at extreme left margin affect nothing, nor does a tape strip at left edge on verso, otherwise very good.

Lot: 1040 - GOUVERNEUR K. WARREN

GOUVERNEUR K. WARREN (1830 - 1882) Union major general who fought at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and at Gettysburg, where he is credited with saving the Union left flank from being rolled up by a Confederate attack on Little Round Top. War-date autograph endorsement on a partly-printed document, 1p. large folio, Bristoe Station, VA, March 12, 1864, an ‘Inventory and Inspection Report of Unserviceable Ordnance and Ordnance Stores' for Company A, 1st Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, signed by the company's commanding captain and the captain conducting the inspection. Warren endorses the report as approved in a pre-printed space on the verso, signing ‘G K Warren' and adding his rank ‘Maj Gen Comd' and the date ‘March 30, 1864'. Shows expected folds with minute splits thereto at the edges, with a few negligible damp stains, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Warren, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait

Lot: 1041 - GRENVILLE M. DODGE

GRENVILLE M. DODGE (1831 - 1916) Union major general wounded at Pea Ridge and fought with the Army of the Tennessee until severely wounded at Atlanta. Later served as chief engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad, as which he supervised the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. War-date manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., Rolla, MO, Dec. 5, 1861, confirming receipt of blank document forms. He signs ‘G M Dodge' in black ink at the conclusion. Inlaid and trimmed at the edges, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1042 - HENRY A. WISE

HENRY A. WISE (1806 - 1876) Confederate brigadier general and Governor of Virginia who sent John Brown to the gallows. He died having never accepted amnesty. War-date A.E.S. in black ink on a 3.5 x 4 in. slip of paper cut from the verso of a letter, in full: ‘H. Qs 6 Milty Divis Adams Run S[outh] C[arolina] March 24/64 Approved and resp'ly forwarded Henry A Wise Brig. Genl. Comdg.' Shows a horizontal fold, mildly toned on the verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1043 - HENRY C. WAYNE

HENRY C. WAYNE (1815 – 1883) Confederate brigadier general and adjutant and inspector-general for Georgia, fighting at Ball's Ferry. Wayne is also known for his commanding the expedition to test the U.S. Camel Corps as part of Secretary of War Jefferson Davis's plan to use camels as a transport in the West. War-date A.L.S. as Adjutant General on official Georgia letterhead, 1p. 4to., Milledgeville, Feb. 16, 1864, to a Col. S. C. Dobbs. Wayne transmits Georgia governor Jospeh E. Brown's approval for the consolidation of military districts in the state, and instructs Dobbs to organize unaffiliated companies into regiments and hold elections for their officers. Wayne signs in black ink at the conclusion, adding his title. Shows original mailing folds and additional faint folds throughout, slightly ragged at the left edge, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall. The original transmittal envelope is also present.

Lot: 1044 - HENRY W. WESSELLS

HENRY W. WESSELLS (1809 - 1889) Union brigadier general known for his gallant defense of Plymouth when it was besieged by over 15,000 Confederate troops and the ironclad CSS ALBEMARLE. He was taken prisoner afterwards but later exchanged. Good military content, war-date A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Camp Hamilton, VA, Sep. 10, 1862, to an unnamed captain, in full: ‘Send a mounted party out this afternoon along the Fox Hill road, under a subaltern or intelligent sergeant. A small party will do, as it is only to examine & report if there is any appearance of the Enemy in that direction. They will advance about five miles, and give but little attention to the reports of the inhabitants, but rather judge for themselves.' He signs ‘H W Wessells' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Gen Vols Comg'. Shows original mailing folds, trimmed at the edges, with some soiling to the top left corner and archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1045 - HINTON R. HELPER

HINTON R. HELPER (1829 – 1909) American writer who served as an indentured servant in North Carolina before absconding with his employer's money and joining the California Gold Rush. Recurring to New York, he observed the economic imbalance between North and South, becoming a practical abolitionist and publishing ‘The Impending Crisis of the South, and How to Meet It' (1857), which was banned throughout the South. A.L.S. as U.S. consul to Argentina, 2pp. 8vo., Buenos Aires, Feb. 7, 1866, to U.S. Navy Captain Walker of the sloop USS SHAWMUT, asking whether an English friend can borrow a set of sailor's clothes for Carnival. He signs ‘H. R. Helper' in black ink at the conclusion, adding an interesting post-script: ‘...I have this moment been informed, whether truly or not, I cannot say, that one of your men was killed in this city last night, and that another is in prison. During the afternoon I shall special inquiry in reference to these rumors.' He signs again with his initials. Shows original mailing folds, mildly toned overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1046 - HOWARD REPORTS TO SHERMAN ABOUT CROSSING THE OCMULGEE OLIVER

HOWARD REPORTS TO SHERMAN ABOUT CROSSING THE OCMULGEE OLIVER OLIVER OTIS HOWARD (1830 - 1909) Union major general and Medal of Honor winner who led his division at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and was senior commander at Gettysburg. Superb content report sent on Howard's behalf (unsigned), 4pp. 4to., [n.p.], Nov. 27, 1864, on letterhead of the ‘Head Quarters Dep't & the Army of

Lot: 1047 - HOWELL COBB

HOWELL COBB (1815-1868) Confederate major general who originally urged loyalty to the Union, but upon Lincoln's election obtained a Confederate commission and led forces at Antietam and in Georgia. Franking signature in black ink at the top right of a 5 x 3 in. envelope of rough brown ‘hardship' paper, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl C. S. A.', and executing his name a second time in addressing it ‘Mrs Howell Cobb Macon Georgia'. Post-marked at Richmond, April 19, 1863. The ink is mildly faded, and the envelope shows a few spots of soiling and has been opened at the right edge, with archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1048 - HOWELL COBB

HOWELL COBB (1815-1868) Confederate major general who originally urged loyalty to the Union, but upon Lincoln's election obtained a Confederate commission and led forces at Antietam and in Georgia. Good content A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., New Orleans, April 10, 1861, to his wife. Cobb writes two days before the outbreak of war, in part: ‘… So [Georgia governor] Joe Brown as usual is making

Lot: 1049 - ISAAC INGALLS STEVENS

ISAAC INGALLS STEVENS (1818 - 1862) Union major general and western explorer, fought with distinction at Port Royal, Secessionville and Second Bull Run; killed in an engagement at Chantilly. Rare manuscript L.S., 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., Sep. 11, 1857, to an E. Merriam of the Atlantic Insurance Office in New York. Stevens, as assistant to the Coast Survey Office, transmits copies of navigational charts and tide tables for Hell Gate on the East River (not present), and signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, very faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in fine overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Stevens.

Lot: 1050 - (‘IMMORTAL SIX HUNDRED’) VANNOY H. MANNING PETITIONS ANDREW JOHNSON FOR AMNESTY

(‘IMMORTAL SIX HUNDRED') VANNOY H. MANNING PETITIONS ANDREW JOHNSON FOR AMNESTY VANNOY HARTROG MANNING (1839-1892) Commanding colonel of the 3rd Arkansas Volunteers, the only Arkansas regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia. Wounded at Antietam and Gettysburg, and at the Wilderness, where he was captured. First imprisoned at Fort Delaware, he became one of the ‘Immortal Six

Lot: 1051 - (‘IMMORTAL SIX HUNDRED’) ABRAM FULKERSON

(‘IMMORTAL SIX HUNDRED') ABRAM FULKERSON (1834-1902) Confederate colonel, captured during the Second Battle of Petersburg, one of the ‘Immortal Six Hundred', a group of 600 captured Confederate officers who were taken to Morris Island at Charleston, South Carolina and used as human shields by the Union Army for six weeks in an attempt to silence the Confederate gunners at Fort Sumter, in response to Union officer prisoners being placed among civilians to stop Union gunners from firing into downtown Charleston. Though none of the Immortal Six Hundred were killed by the continuing Confederate artillery fire from Fort Sumter, 14 died of dysentery. Later represented Virginia in Congress. Very rare A.L.S. ‘A Fulkerson', 2pp. 4to., Virginia Military Institute, Jan. 16, 1856, to his sister Catherine, in part: ‘...I suppose you are anxious to hear the result of the examination. It commenced the 3d inst., & ended last Thursday, & as the saying is, I got through on every thing, as did John Tyler, my class were not examined on latin, in consequence of the death of Major Preston's wife, (who died during the examination) he being our Professor on latin, it was very agreeable to me not to be examined, being somewhat dificient on that part of my course… I am very glad to hear of the change in friend Billy's life, I hope the change will be for the better, at the same time I would rather have heard of his joining some other church, for I don't believe there is a true christian in the Baptist church for the reason, that the larger portion of them join whilst in an excited state, & even almost without spending a thought upon the manner in which they should serve the Lord, in other words they take improper steps to get religion, however I should not express my opinion so freely as there is a great many belonging to that church, whether religious or irreligious, are a great deal better than I myself am… [all sic]' He signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows folds overall, slightly ragged at the left edge and slightly toned at the edge, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1052 - ISAAC R. TRIMBLE

ISAAC R. TRIMBLE (1802 - 1888) Confederate major general who led Pender's forces during Picket's charge at Gettysburg after the former was wounded. He was severally wounded, losing a leg and captured. War-date signed endorsement ‘I R Trimble' in black ink on an irregular 4.5 x 5.75 in. slip of paper cut from the verso of a larger document, adding his rank ‘Maj Genl', and with the endorsement dated ‘7 February 1863' in another hand. The pieces preserves four additional endorsements, including that returning the document by order of Gen. Robert E. Lee, signed by his aide-de-camp, Col. WALTER H. TAYLOR (1838-1916). Toned overall, with some damp stains and soiling, with archival tape marks to the verso, else very good.

Lot: 1053 - ISHAM W. GARROTT

ISHAM W. GARROTT (1816-1863) Confederate officer who served with distinction with Tracy's brigade in Mississippi, promoted to brigadier general but killed in action by a sharpshooter at Vicksburg before the appointment could be confirmed. Fine historical content and association A.L.S., 3pp. 4to., Raleigh, NC, Dec. 10, 1860, to Alabama governor Andrew B. Moore, who has dispatched Garrott to his

Lot: 1054 - JAMES BARBOUR TERRILL

JAMES BARBOUR TERRILL (1838 - 1864) Confederate officer promoted to brigadier general posthumously after being killed in action in the Battle of Totopotomoy Creek in 1864. Brother of Union general William R. Terrill, also KIA. Very rare signature ‘J. Barbour Terrill' in black ink on a 3 x 0.5 in. slip of paper cut from an envelope. Shows a partial postmark over the beginning of the signature, with archival tape mounting remnants to the verso, else very good to fine.

Lot: 1055 - JAMES CAMP TAPPAN

JAMES CAMP TAPPAN (1825 - 1906) Confederate brigadier general, serving in both the Western and Trans-Mississippi theaters. A.D.S. signed three times, twice ‘J. C. Tappan' and again as his law firm ‘Tappan & Horner', 2pp. legal folio, Phillips County, Arkansas, Oct. 21, 1854. A lengthy legal document in which Tappan records a suit regarding non-payment of a debt. Folds, else near fine.

Lot: 1056 - JAMES F. FAGAN

JAMES F. FAGAN (1828-1893) Confederate major general at Shiloh and Prairie Grove, later was with Sterling Price in his last Missouri raid. In 1875, Fagan was appointed U.S. Marshal by President Ulysses S. Grant. Partly-printed D.S. ‘J. F. Fagan' as U.S. Marshal for Arkansas, 2pp. legal folio, Oct. 12, 1864, a pay voucher requested by an H. B. Webster, for 24 days' service as posse comitatus assisting Marshals serve an arrest warrant to a John Evans at Caddo Station in modern Oklahoma, for tax evasion. Signed as approved ‘J. F. Fagan' on the verso. Expected folds, with slight splits thereto reinforced on the verso with tape, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1057 - JAMES H. WILSON

JAMES H. WILSON (1837-1925) Union army general, aide to both George McClellan and Ulysses S. Grant, known for his proficiency in leading cavalry. War-date A.L.S. on War Department Cavalry Bureau letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Washington, D.C., March 30, 1864, to a Henry Coffee, respectfully declining a proposal to write his memoirs, in part: ‘...My official duties will not at this time allow me to devote the time necessary to secure anything like literary excellence in the papers you desire. I have endeavored for some time past to finish a memoir of the subject to which you allude, but have not been able to do so…' He signs boldly ‘J. H. Wilson' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with some spreading to the ink of the subscription and signature, toned at the edges and verso and with two pinholes at center, otherwise in very good condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Wilson, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1058 - JAMES M. GOGGIN

JAMES M. GOGGIN (1820 - 1889) Confederate officer briefly appointed brigadier general, served with distinction at Cedar Creek and in the role of assistant adjutant general. Very scarce hand-addressed envelope, 5.25 x 3 in., executing his name in addressing his wife ‘Mrs Jas. M. Goggin'. Shows tears and chips to the edges, with an approx. 1 in. loss affecting the address block but not touching the name, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1059 - JAMES M. TUTTLE

JAMES M. TUTTLE (1823-1892) Union general who commanded a division in the Army of Tennessee in Western Operations, led first Union troops to pierce the Confederate lines at Fort Donelson in 1862, also commanded at Shiloh which gallantly fought at the ‘Hornet's Nest'. War-date manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to. Camp Montgomery, Miss., July 19, 1862, from Union soldiers and officers to Governor Kirkwood and recommending Wesley H. Henderson for commission into an Iowa regiment as ‘…a most worthy man, and an efficient and well-drilled soldier…constantly on duty since the organization of this Regiment…'. Signed by Tuttle at bottom, as well as: Col. JAMES BAIRD WEAVER, wounded in action at Fort Donelson, later brevetted brigadier general; Lt. GEORGE F. HALL, also wounded at Fort Donelson, and four others. Very good.

Lot: 1060 - JAMES P. SIMMS

JAMES P. SIMMS (1837-1887) Confederate brigadier general who served with distinction at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and Cedar Creek, later serving as a Georgia statesman. Very intriguing A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., Atlanta, Oct. 7, 1870, on Georgia Legislature letterhead (although he was not in office at the time). Simms writes to a Miss S. E. Russell of Pittston, Maine, in a personal and romantic tone that suggests that the recipient could have been his mistress. Simms first recounts his recent travels around Georgia, his struggle for money, ill health and poor diet, before continuing, in part: ‘… Yes Darling I think you can easier live close & wash & work for us two than for two families of eight and you have the load while you are there. I think we must be together this winter and as soon as I can make the arrangements, I will let you know. I do not find things in as good shape at B[runswick, Georgia] as I hoped to. Goodyear has done well, but I find it has used nearly all the funds to run the [law] office. Judy hinted at more bottles of whiskey than I like to hear of. He hinted strong for me to get a bottle of brandy but I had no money to throw away. I hope to be back there for good the last of the month, perhaps 25th, then you bet things will run different. I have not had a chance to talk with Mr. & Mrs. C. yet. We may better live in a shanty on ‘hog & harmony' than this way. I want to have deposited somewhere enough so you could go home at any time. When I can do that and get a little home here, I will say come, and you need not work ten hours a day. If you are strong enough I can get a school at B[runswick] for you. Thanks you for the practical views, my letter I have tried to make the same, & we will try and figure it all down to certainties. Now pet it is cold and I must go to bed, so kisses & good night.' He signs ‘Simms' in black ink at the conclusion, adding a post-script below just prior to mailing, again signing ‘Simms'. Shows original mailing folds, with a few small splits thereto at the edges and interior, with some soiling to the second sheet, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall. Sold with the original transmittal envelope, addressed to Miss Russell in Simms' hand and postmarked at Atlanta on Oct. 8. Worthy of further research!

Lot: 1061 - JAMES S. WADSWORTH

JAMES S. WADSWORTH (1807 - 1864) Union brigadier general who commanded a division at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, mortally wounded at the Wilderness. A very interesting war-date A.N.S. as commander of the Military District of Washington, 1p. oblong 8vo., Washington, D.C., July 25, 1862, to a Mr. Wood, superintendent of the Old Capitol Prison. In full: ‘Mr & Mrs Brune will be allowed to see Mr Thos B. Barton directly during his confinement in Old Capitol Prison.' He signs boldly ‘Jms. S. Wadsworth' at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘B. G. Comg.' The verso bears the endorsement of a major, clarifying that Mrs. Brune will be allowed to spend a half an hour with her father, Barton. Shows horizontal and vertical folds with minute interior holes thereto, slightly ragged at the bottom edge and with archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good condition. The original transmittal envelope is also present. THOMAS BOWERBANK BARTON (1792-1871) served as a Lieutenant during the War of 1812 and spent many years as the Commonwealth of Virginia's Attorney for Fredricksburg and Spotsylvania County. He was the father of Confederate brigadier general Seth Barton, and although the reason for his imprisonment in Washington is unclear, it likely resulted from his Confederate sympathies.

Lot: 1062 - JEDEDIAH HOTCHKISS

JEDEDIAH HOTCHKISS (1828-1899) Cartographer to Confederate Gen. Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson and given much of the credit for Jackson's amazing success in his Valley Campaign of 1862. Following Jackson's death after Chancellorsville, Hotchkiss was assigned to Generals Early and Ewell, but was also called upon by Robert E. Lee from time to time during the last two years of the war. An interesting partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., Shendun, VA, March 6, 1899, a stock certificate for the Grottoes Company, founded by Hotchkiss to develop land around Weyer's Cave, now known as Grand Cavern, the oldest show cave in the United States, and featuring an engraving of the cave at upper left. Hotchkiss signs in black ink at bottom right as president of the company. Shows folds overall, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1063 - JOHN A. DAHLGREN

JOHN A. DAHLGREN (1809 - 1870) Union rear admiral and inventor of the cannon which bore his name. He also commanded the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron. War-date L.S. as Rear Admiral, 1p. 4to., Off Morris Island', SC, Feb. 3, 1864, to John L. Davis, commander of the monitor USS MONTAUK. Dahlgren, writing aboard his flagship, the sidewheel gunboat USS PHILADELPHIA, authorizing him to send six sailors whose terms of service have expired home in the screw steamer USS MASSACHUSETTS, listing the men by name. He signs ‘J A Dahlgren' boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with mounting strip residue to the verso at the left edge, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1064 - JOHN A. DIX

JOHN A. DIX (1798 - 1879) Union major general most remembered for his threat to shoot anyone hauling down the American flag, and his suppression of the bloody New York draft riots. A.L.S. on mourning letterhead, 1p. 12mo., New York, Feb. [n.d.], 1854, to the editor of the Highland Eagle, suspending his subscription to the paper during an upcoming absence. He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, else fine. SOLD WITH: an intriguing war-date manuscript note, 1p. oblong 8vo., Fortress Monroe, Sep. 2, 1862, to fellow general William H. Emory, in full: ‘If the depredators can be found they should be sent here.' The note has been drafted by an aide, who also signs for Dix at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the edges, else very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1065 - JOHN A. WINSLOW

JOHN A. WINSLOW (1811 - 1873) U. S. Navy officer, captain of the steam sloop USS KEARSARGE, engaged and sank the Confederate commerce raider CSS ALABAMA under Raphael Semmes off Cherbourg. Terrific war-date signature ‘Jno A Winslow Captain U.S.N. Kearsarge Nov. 9th 1864' in black ink on a lightly lined slip, matted with a reproduction photograph and set into a carved wood frame. Fine. Signed five months after Winslow's famous encounter with Raphael Semmes and the Alabama off Cherbourg.

Lot: 1066 - JOHN B. FLOYD

JOHN B. FLOYD (1806 - 1863) U.S. Secretary of War and Confederate brigadier general who transferred arms to the South prior to the war, later fled Ft. Donelson prior to the battle there. Fine association A.L.S. as Secretary of War, 4pp. 8vo., Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 1860, to firearms innovator and entrepreneur SAMUEL COLT (1814-1862). Floyd responds to an invitation from Colt and his wife, in small part: ‘...I for myself and Mrs Floyd tender to Mrs Colt and yourself our… acknowledgments for your kind & thoughtful invitation to join you… But I regret more than I have words to express, my inability to accept your kind invitation & join your delightful party…' He signs boldly at the conclusion in black ink. Floyd's handwriting is difficult to read in places, but the letter is in fine overall condition, showing only very faint toning to the edges and an original mailing fold across the center.

Lot: 1067 - JOHN C. BROWN

JOHN C. BROWN (1827 - 1889) Confederate major general captured at Fort Donelson, exchanged and led forces at Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Franklin where he was severely wounded and his command decimated. A.E.S. on a partly-printed war-date document, 1p. 4to., Bowling Green., KY, Nov. 8, 1861, a discharge for a Pvt. William B. Alley of the 3rd Tennessee Volunteers, age 22, for ‘Genl Ill Health'. Signed at the conclusion by Alley's commanding captain, William Peaton, and with Brown executing his endorsement ‘Approved Jno. C. Brown Col Comg 3rd Regt Tenn Vols' vertically in black ink across the page. Accompanied by Alley's final pay receipt, both pieces showing expected folds, slightly ragged at the left edges and faintly toned, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1068 - JOHN D. BROWNLAW

JOHN D. BROWNLAW (1839-1922) Union colonel and editor, the son of ‘Parson' Brownlow, remembered for his participation in the raid that killed John Hunt Morgan at Greeneville. A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo., Washington, Apr. 25, 1892, to Gen. Henry M. Cist in reference to Cist's research for his monumental work, ‘The Army of the Cumberland'. In part: ‘…Hon. Joseph S. Fowler, Ex-Senator from Tennessee, was on intimate terms with Gen. [George S.] Thomas and much in his society, after the war, while the General was at Nashville. Gen. Thomas told Mr. F. in detail, the cause of Grant's prejudice against him. I told Mr. Fowler that as you were writing Gen. Thomas' life I would be glad it he would write you what Gen. T. had said…'. Brownlow adds Fowler's address and, in a postscript remarks: ‘…The St. Louis Globe-Democrat of yesterday…has a fine article of several columns on Thomas by A.K. McClure…'. Folds, very good.

Lot: 1069 - JOHN D. STEVENSON

JOHN D. STEVENSON (1821-1897) Union brigadier general who commanded the ‘Irish Brigade' at Vicksburg, breaking the Confederate flank at the Battle of Champion Hill. Scarce S.P., 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, a carte-de-visite featuring a chest-up view of Stevenson in uniform. He signs in full beneath his image in black ink, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Vols' beneath the print. Very faintly toned with equally faint bumps to the edges, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1070 - JOHN E. WOOL

JOHN E. WOOL (1784 - 1869) Union major general who fought off the Confederates at Fort Monroe and occupied Norfolk. Good association A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Troy, NY, Feb. [n.d.], 1853, to President Franklin Pierce. Wool provides a letter of recommendation for a William L. Avery, for the position of Navy Agent in New York, in part: ‘He is known to you, and therefore it is scarcely necessary to say that he is a gentleman of talents, high merit, a zealous and active democrat, and worthy of your confidence and patronage…' He signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, very faintly toned at the top edge, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Wool, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1071 - JOHN ERICSSON

JOHN ERICSSON (1803-1889) American engineer and designer of the revolutionary ironclad USS MONITOR and the first screw-powered vessel, USS PRINCETON. Good association A.L.S., 1p. 4to., New York, April 15, 1871, to U. S. Navy chief engineer William W. W. Wood, in full: ‘This will be presented to you by my friend Wm Reynolds, who has kindly undertaken to attain certain information regarding the [screw frigate USS] Madawasca engines, which I am anxious to possess. You will therefore much oblige me by communicating freely with Mr Reynolds with reference to the said engines. He signs boldly ‘J. Ericsson' in black ink at the conclusion. Folded in quarters, with some splits thereto on the overleaf repaired with cello tape, mildly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1072 - JOHN F. ECHOLS

JOHN F. ECHOLS (1823 - 1896) Confederate brigadier general who served with Jackson and Loring, later succeeding Loring as commander of the Army of Southwest Virginia. A.E.S. on the verso of a war-date A.L.S. received from Confederate Assistant Secretary of the Treasury WILLIAM W. CRUMP (1819-1897), 1p. 8vo., [Richmond], Nov. 7, 1864, requesting that Echols release ten barrels of flour and fifty bushels of corn from his command to feed the civilian population of Richmond. Echols executes his endorsement on the verso in black ink, in full: ‘Respectfully forwarded to Maj. Gen. [John C.] Breckinridge. Judge Crump is Assistant Secretary of Treasury C. S. A. & needs the supplies mentioned', signing ‘Jno. Echols' and adding his rank "Brig Gen'. Lightly toned, shows original mailing folds with a 0.5 in. split thereto at the bottom edge from Echols' endorsement, and slightly ragged at the left edge, else very good overall.

Lot: 1073 - JOHN G. BARNARD

JOHN G. BARNARD (1815 - 1882) Union brigadier general who was McClellan's and Grant's chief engineer. Cheeky A.L.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Oct. 7, 1874, to Secretary of War Gen. WILLIAM M. BELKNAP, in part: ‘…If the means are not readily or amply available for obtaining [a] portrait of the Superintendent, it will afford me great pleasure to have prepared and present to the Academy my portrait…'. Mounting strip at left margin, else very good. WITH: an unrelated partly-printed L.S. from J. O. Gilman, assistant adjutant general, 1p. 4to., Washington, Aug. 13, 1892, to Col. Thomas Wilson forwarding his commission as ‘Asst. Com. Gen. of Subsistence'.

Lot: 1074 - JOHN GREGG

JOHN GREGG (1828 – 1864) Confederate brigadier general and brigade commander, at the Battle of Raymond, on May 12, 1863, his 3000-man brigade fought a tough 6-hour battle against the XVII Corps under McPherson. Later he fought at Chickamauga and in the East, killed in action before Petersburg. Rare A.E.S. 2pp. legal folio, Fairfield, TX, ‘Fall Term A.D. 1860', a certification at the conclusion of a legal writ in the case of Sam Nesbit v. C. E. Shelton, in full: ‘I hereby certify that the foregoing statement contains all the material facts found in the trial of said course. Done in the court. John Gregg Dist. Judge &c'. Folds, else very good

Lot: 1075 - JOHN H. REAGAN

JOHN H. REAGAN (1818-1905) Confederate Postmaster General devoted to Jefferson Davis and later imprisoned with him. Large signature on a partial album page, adding 'Palestine Texas'. Fine.

Lot: 1076 - JOHN H. WINDER

JOHN H. WINDER (1800-1865) Confederate brigadier general and commander of the Confederate Libby Prison, Belle Isle and the notorious prison at Andersonville. He escaped the hangman, dying just before war's end. Fine content and association, war-date A.L.S. on rough brown ‘hardship' paper, 1p. 4to., ‘Camp Sumter', Andersonville, Aug. 27, 1864, to Alabama governor THOMAS H. WATTS (1819-1892). In full: ‘Your telegram of 25th inst in reference to the establishment of a Military Prison in Alabama has been received. I agree entirely in your opinion in reference to the site suitable for the Prison and sometime since recommended either one of the two places mentioned by you as the very best points in the State of Alabama. My opinion was overruled in Richmond at the time. I will again refer the matter to the War Department with your opinion upon the subject.' He signs ‘Jno H Winder' at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank. Shows original mailing folds, otherwise in fine condition. The plans discussed here by Winder and Watts never came to fruition, as Cahaba Prison in Selma, established in June of 1863, remained the only military prison in Alabama at war's end.

Lot: 1077 - JOHN Q. MARR

JOHN Q. MARR (1825-1861) Virginia militia company captain and the first Confederate States Army soldier to be killed by a Union army soldier in combat during the Civil War, at the Battle of Fairfax Court House on June 1, 1861. Very rare partly-printed D.S. ‘Jno Q Marr', 1p. oblong 12mo., Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 1858, a check drawn on the Farmer's Bank of Virginia, paying $1268.09 to an R. W. Payne. Marr signs in black ink at bottom right. Shows a closed ‘x' cancellation punch affecting Marr's signature, also canceled in red pencil, with folds and slightly ragged at the left edge, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1078 - JOHN R. JONES

JOHN R. JONES (1827-1901) Confederate brigadier general, commanded a brigade under ‘Stonewall' Jackson during the Battle of Harpers Ferry and on the first Confederate line of defense at Antietam, where he was wounded. He returned to his command in time for the Battle of Fredericksburg, after which he was charged with cowardice, acquitted, but had the same charges levied against him after Chancellorsville. He was captured at Smithsburg in July of 1863 and held prisoner for the remainder of the war. Fine content A.L.S. as prisoner of war, 1p. 4to., Camp Chase, OH, Feb. 26 [n.y., likely 1865], to his cousin Olivia. In part: ‘I have received yours & Flories very welcome letter… also the bottle of syrup for which I am very much obliged… I am getting quite well since I heard of an exchange, your syrup did me a great deal of good, but did not last long for there was so many suffering in this miserable place that I had to divide it. I have signed the Parole and expect to be sent away in 10 days or two weeks, you cannot imagine how much better I feel since I have a hope of getting out of prison. I hope I will be able to here [sic] from you again before I leave and often after I leave. I will try to write again… I would write much oftener but am not allowed to write but once a week… I heard from Fath[er], the other day, he thinks he will become rich from the oil wells. Will may make a good deal of monie [sic] , but it is not a time for that…' He signs ‘John Jones' in black ink at the conclusion. The letter is faint overall but still legible, and shows original mailing folds, with an approx. half-inch loss to the right edge where an individual's name has been removed. Otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1079 - JOHN S. BOWEN AND WILLIAM J. HARDEE

JOHN S. BOWEN AND WILLIAM J. HARDEE Rare war-date document bearing autograph endorsements signed by two important Confederate generals. The manuscript document, 1p. 4to., is headed: ‘Estimate of funds required for the pay of Officers and troops of Bowen's Brigade C. S. A… from the 1st of November 1861 to the 1st of January 1862…', totaling $280,000. JOHN S. BOWEN (1830-1863) endorses the document at bottom left: ‘Approved, Jno. S. Bowen, Col. Comdg. Brig.' Bowen would later be promoted major general and lead his men at Shiloh until his wounding. Again wounded at Vicksburg, he would die as a P.O.W. On the reverse of the integral leaf appears another autograph endorsement, this from Major Gen. WILLIAM J. HARDEE (1815-1873) who writes: ‘Appd., W. J. Hardee Major Genl'. Hardee would also be promoted, to lieutenant general, would lead his corps at Shiloh and Atlanta, and attempt to halt Sherman's March to the Sea. Fine condition.

Lot: 1080 - JOHN W. GEARY

JOHN W. GEARY (1819 - 1873) Union brigadier general who commanded a division at Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Lookout Mountain, and in Sherman's March to the Sea. He was later Military Governor of Savannah. A fine content autograph D.S., 3pp. 4to., [n.p, ca. March, 1864], a copy entirely in Geary's hand of his ‘General Orders No. 79', given Dec. 3, 1863 at Wauhatchie, Tennessee, congratulating his 2nd Division on their accomplishments over the previous year, in small part: ‘A most important era in the present contest for national existence has just been passed; battle, culminating in grandest successes, fought and won, and the part taken by the troops of this Division… I cannot refrain from alluding to those services in terms which shall convey, in some measure, my warm appreciation of your valor, your patriotism, and your noble endurance of severe hardships, while engaged in the arduous campaign. With heartfelt pride, I revert to your prowess in the assaults which made you the heroes of Lookout Mountain… and to your gallant conduct upon Mission Ridge… Pea Vine Valley… and at Ringgold, upon Taylor's Ridge… The conquest of Lookout Mountain will, associated with the emblematic ‘White Star' of the conquerors, stand out as prominently in history as do the beetling cliffs of that Titanic eminence upon the horizon…' He signs boldly ‘Jno. W. Geary' in blacck ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl. Comdg'. Shows original mailing folds, otherwise in very good to fine condition. SOLD WITH: A second A. N. S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p., ca. March, 1864], on the verso of a letter from Mrs. Amos Binney of the National Committee of the Maryland State Fair and itself executed on a printed leaflet announcing the collection of similar pieces from Union officers, transmitting the above piece to Mrs. Binney as requested, and again signed ‘Jno. W. Geary' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, else very good. Two signed pieces.

Lot: 1081 - JOHN W. TURNER

JOHN W. TURNER (1833 – 1899) Career U.S. Army officer who rose through the ranks as an artillery commander and staff officer, becoming a brigadier general. Turner took a prominent part in the Appomattox Campaign and early in Congressional Reconstruction was responsible for forces occupying the Department of Virginia. Lengthy, fine content war-date A.L.S., 8pp. 8vo., Tipton, MS, Oct. 14,

Lot: 1082 - JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON

JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON (1807 - 1891) Confederate major general who led armies at Bull Run and Seven Pines. Johnston is perhaps best remembered for his stubborn defense of Atlanta and his resistance to Sherman's March to the Sea. After learning of Lee's surrender at Appomattox, Johnston was persuaded to surrender his Army of Tennessee to Sherman, closing out the war in the East. Intriguing war-date A.L.S., 1p. 8 x 7.5 in., Harpers Ferry, June 1, 1861, to Virginia governor JOHN LETCHER (1813-1884). Johnston writes during his brief tenure as commander of the recently-captured federal armory, in full: ‘I had the honor to receive on the 30th Ulto., A. M. Ball's letter to you of the 28th. Such an investigation as I have been able to make elicits no other evidence in the case than is contained in the accompanying letter & endorsement [not present]. The affair itself occurred before my arrival at Harpers Ferry.' He signs ‘J. E. Johnston' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig. Genl. C. S. A.' Irregularly trimmed at the edges, shows original mailing folds and a loss to the top left corner. Otherwise in very good condition overall. The nature of Johnston's investigation is unclear. ARMISTEAD MASON BALL (1815 – June 11, 1861) was a master machinist at the Harpers Ferry armory, and was among the hostages taken by John Brown during his raid on the town. He helped arrange the transportation of crucial arms manufacturing machinery to Fayetteville, North Carolina, in the face of the Union recapture of the town, but died suddenly before he could take up his work there.

Lot: 1083 - JOSEPH R. ANDERSON

JOSEPH R. ANDERSON (1813 - 1892) ‘The Krupp of the Confederacy', Confederate brigadier general and owner of the famous Tredegar Iron Works Co. in Richmond, the Confederacy's largest and sometimes only source of arms during most of the war. Resigned his army commission after being wounded at the Battle of Seven Days to focus on production for the war effort. A.L.S. on Tredegar Iron Works letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Nov. 24, 1865, to a Charles Ellis, proposing to haul old rails from depots at Manchester and Richmond at forty-five dollars per ton. He signs ‘J. R. Anderson' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds and minor soiling to the verso, otherwise in fine condition. During the evacuation of Richmond at war's end, Anderson reportedly paid over fifty armed guards to protect the iron works, resulting in it being one of the few businesses to survive the burning of the city. The letter presented here demonstrates how it was able to remain in operation even despite its confiscation by Federal authorities, until Anderson was able to regain full control of it in 1867.

Lot: 1084 - JOSEPH WHEELER

JOSEPH WHEELER (1836 - 1906) Confederate major general, 'Fighting Joe' was a brilliant cavalry officer who raided Rosecrans at Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's army through Georgia and the Carolinas. Wartime manuscript D.S., 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], a ‘Special Requisition' for wagons, mules and tools. He signs ‘Jos Wheeler' at the conclusion in black ink approving the requisition, and adds his rank ‘Major General'. Shows original mailing folds, with scattered foxing and very small chips to the edges, otherwise very good.

Lot: 1085 - JULIUS WHITE

JULIUS WHITE (1816-1890) Union brigadier general who, following military protocol, placed himself under Col. Dixon Miles during the Battle of Harpers Ferry in September of 1862, but found himself left in command to carry out the surrender of Union forces after Miles was shot and killed while raising the white flag. He faced a court of inquiry for his role in the surrender but was exonerated. Rare S.P., 2.25 x 4 in. sepia, a carte de visite featuring a chest-up view of White in civilian clothing. He signs in full across the bottom, adding his rank ‘Brig Gen U. S. V[olunteers]'. The verso of the CDV bears the backstamp of A. Helser of Chicago. Evenly toned throughout, with minor bumps to the corners, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1086 - JUNIUS DANIEL

JUNIUS DANIEL (1828 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general who was a career military officer before the war, served with distinction at the Battle of Chancellorsville and in the Gettysburg Campaign. Killed in action at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. Rare black ink signature as: ‘Col. 14th N.C.V' Very good.

Lot: 1087 - KENTON HARPER

KENTON HARPER (1801 - 1867) Confederate general of Virginia militia, later commissioned colonel commanding the 5th Virginia Infantry, a component of the Stonewall Brigade. Harper and the 5th Virginia fought at the First Battle of Bull Run, and he later led reservists in the Valley Campaigns, the Battle of Piedmont, and the Battle of Waynesboro. Scarce A.N.S. twice on an irregular 8.25 x 3.25 in. slip of paper, Feb. 1835, an invoice charging a John Newton $2.50 for advertising for a property sale. Harper executes his name once in the body, and signs again at bottom confirming receipt of payment. Shows expected folds, ragged at the edges, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1088 - LAURENCE S. BAKER

LAURENCE S. BAKER (1830-1907) Confederate brigadier general who served at Second Bull Run, Antietam, Bentonville, and was severely wounded in the arm during the Confederate retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg. Interesting partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., [Suffolk, VA, n.d.], an application for membership in the Suffolk chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, completed by a Mrs. Missouri Taylor Withers, wife of Austin Withers of the 39th Virginia Cavalry Battalion, ‘On Scout duty at the time of Surrender & never Surrendered'. Signed ‘L S Baker' in black ink at bottom, providing a recommendation for membership, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Cavalry C S A'. Shows original folds with approx 1 in. splits thereto at the edges, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1089 - LAWRENCE O’BRYAN BRANCH

LAWRENCE O'BRYAN BRANCH (1820-1862) North Carolina representative in the U.S. Congress, later a Confederate brigadier general in the American Civil War, killed at the Battle of Antietam. Rare signature ‘L. o'B. Branch' on a 3.25 x 1 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comding'. Mounted to a larger card, toned overall, else very good.

Lot: 1090 - LEROY P. WALKER

LEROY P. WALKER (1817 - 1884) First Confederate Secretary of War, resigned in 1861 due to poor health and was made a brigadier general serving in Alabama and Florida. Fine association A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Huntsville, AL, May 10, 1877, to President Rutherford B. Hayes. Walker writes to recommend a Major John E. Logwood for the position of marshal of the Northern District of Alabama, adding: ‘...He is a democrat, and I feel bound to say that I do not well see how a democrat can apply for office at the hands of a Republican administration.' He signs very boldly ‘L. P. Walker' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds with small chips thereto at the edges, with small pencil notations to each page, the latter adding Walker's rank, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1091 - LEWIS ‘LEW’ WALLACE

LEWIS ‘LEW' WALLACE (1827 - 1905) Union major general who saw action at Forts Henry and Donelson and was later criticized by Grant for his costly hesitancy at Shiloh. Later serving as governor of the New Mexico Territory, Wallace is best remembered as the author of ‘Ben-Hur'. A good pair of signed items, includes: a war-date A.N.S. in pencil on a 3.75 x 2.5 in. card. [n.p.], Dec. 2, 1864, in full: ‘Guards at Hd Qrs- will admit the bearer, Mr. Lossing, to my room, to secure certain books on one of his [uncl.]' He signs ‘Lew Wallace' at the conclusion, adding the date and his rank ‘Maj. Gen. Com'. Faintly toned, with scattered and faint foxing to the verso, otherwise in very good to fine condition. WITH: Signature ‘Lew. Wallace' in blue ink on a 3.5 x 2.75 in. card. Shows a 1 in. tear to the top left corner, with mounting remnants to the verso, in very good condition overall. Two pieces. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Wallace, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1092 - LORENZO THOMAS APPOINTS A CAPTAIN OF COLORED TROOPS

LORENZO THOMAS APPOINTS A CAPTAIN OF COLORED TROOPS LORENZO THOMAS (1804-1875) Union brigadier general and Adjutant General of the U.S. Army. Served as Secretary of War following the dismissal of Edwin Stanton. A very interesting, war-date partly-printed D.S. ‘L. Thomas' as Adjutant General, 1p. 4to., Vicksburg, March 17, 1864, appointing a Capt. A. S. Waters to the 63rd Regiment United States Infantry (Colored), and ordering him to report to the regiment's commanding colonel, John J. Eaton, for duty. Thomas signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds with minor splits thereto lightly repaired with tape, faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good overall condition. The 63rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment was organized on March 11th, 1864, and served in Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Tennessee. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Thomas, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1093 - (LIBBY PRISON) THOMAS P. TURNER

(LIBBY PRISON) THOMAS P. TURNER (1841-1900) Confederate Commandant of the notorious Libby Prison at Richmond. Fine content A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., ‘C. S. Prison Rich[mon]d', May 1, [n.y., likely 1864], to an unnamed captain, in full: ‘The Gen directs that all the yankee negroes be sent home, & I write to call your attention to the fact that there are also some eight or ten free negroes here taken up at Manassas Fairfax &c. Some of them have been here for a long time, among them are Porter who stays in this office & an old man named Geo. They are very good negroes, have behaved themselves well, & tell me that you promised to send them home by the first opportunity. Can they be sent? They think they can go home by going to Fortress Monroe & then via Washington [all sic].' He signs ‘Th Turner' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the top and left edges where detached from a larger sheet, with some ink spotting to the signature and an old ink biographical inscription at top left, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1094 - LOUIS T. WIGFALL

LOUIS T. WIGFALL (1816 – 1874) American politician and Confederate Senator from Texas, a 'Fire-Eater' who advocated the preservation and expansion of an aristocratic agricultural society based on slave labor, and fought several notable duels, including with future South Carolina Congressman Preston Brooks. He briefly served as a Confederate Brigadier General of the Texas Brigade. Scarce A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Hamburg, SC, Sep. 30, 1846, to attorney Peter Lorre of Charleston. In full: ‘I shall leave the state in two days or two weeks for the west – New Orleans probably – Should you have any fiends there do enclose me letters of introduction to them. Can you not also get me letters from some of your friends in Charleston? Letters to merchants & businessmen would be of most service to me. Ask Simmons, Walker & my other friends in town if they can not procure letters for me that would be of service. Direct to me at Edgefield…' He signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with some damage to the integral cover where roughly opened, otherwise in very good condition overall. At the time of writing, Wigfall was experiencing numerous political and financial setbacks, including the failure of his law practice and damage to his reputation resulting from the aforementioned Brooks affair, which would force him to sell his estate, Edgefield, and leave the state. He would settle in Texas by 1848 and quickly return to politics there.

Lot: 1095 - LUCIUS FAIRCHILD

LUCIUS FAIRCHILD (1831-1896) Union brigadier general who led part of the Iron Brigade at Second Bull Run and Gettysburg, where he was wounded and captured. Partly-printed, fine association D.S. 23 x 18 in., Oct. 8, 1894, a Military Order of the Loyal Legion awarding Rear Admiral CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER as ‘…Companion of the First Class of the Loyal Legion of the United States. In fair condition, with tape repairs to a significant tear at left margin, wear to edges and toning. Offered as is. CHARLES C. CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U. S. Navy, in command of the Asiatic Squadron during the Civil War and briefly recalled to duty during the Spanish American War.

Lot: 1096 - MARCUS J. WRIGHT

MARCUS J. WRIGHT (1831-1922) Confederate brigadier general wounded at Shiloh, returning to fight at Chickamauga and Atlanta. He later compiled the Official Records of the Civil War. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8.5 in. sq., [n.p., ca. June 24, 1864], a ‘Special Requisition' form for a tent, oven and cookware for a ‘Train Guard', signed by Wright with rank just below center right ink in black ink, approving the request. Shows expected folds, evenly toned and ragged at the left edge, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1097 - MARTIN L. SMITH

MARTIN L. SMITH (1819 - 1866) Confederate major general who was one of a few Northern-born generals to fight for the South, planned and constructed the defenses of Vicksburg, died shortly after the war. Signature ‘M. L. Smith' at the top right of a 4to. sheet, presumably the final page of a letter (the main body absent), with sentiment and address to fellow general Mansfield Lovell executed in another hand. The verso of the sheet bears a notation dating the missing letter as being sent from Vicksburg in June 13, 1862, and stating that it concerned Smith's orders to burn cotton. Shows original mailing folds with minor splits thereto, with archival tape residue beneath the inscribed panel, else very good.

Lot: 1098 - MATTHEW C. BUTLER

MATTHEW C. BUTLER (1836-1909) Confederate major general of cavalry who served under Gen. Wade Hampton and in the Army of Northern Virginia. Later a three term senator and veteran of the Spanish American War. A.L.S. as senator for South Carolina, 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1887, to ‘My Dear Johnson', in part: ‘...Cameron showed me a letter this morning he recvd from McCormick giving an account of our interview and saying he wanted him, Cameron to be one to subscribe for the $95,000 – I have not doubt C. will do so, if D'Auvilliers confirms your statements…' He signs ‘M. C. Butler vertically along the left edge in violet ink. Shows original mailing folds, in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1099 - MATTHEW D. ECTOR

MATTHEW D. ECTOR (1822-1879) Confederate brigadier general who served with distinction at Stones River and Chickamauga, later a judge in Texas. Fine association and interesting content A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Marshall, TX, Feb. 2, 1870, to former Vice President and fellow Confederate general JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE (1821-1875). Ector writes to inquire after the case of former Confederate captain RYLAND TODHUNTER (1840-1921), Ector's Adjutant General at the Battle of Franklin, who has been accused of murder. In full: ‘A report has reached me that Capt R. Todhunter had been convicted of murder. You will very much oblige me, if there is any truth in the report, by giving me the particulars of the sad and unfortunate affair. I feel no ordinary friendship for Capt T. – a friendship the result of years of suffering danger and trial. I have tested him under circumstances well calculated to prove him; and whilst I have ever found him willing to meet danger like a man, I have every confidence that the provocation must have been great, the excitement unnatural or the danger imminent that would cause him to take the life of a fellow being. The best of us are liable to do wrong. If he is alive I wish you would let him know that I have written to you in reference to this matter, and that in common with many of my old ‘Brigade' I feel a deep sympathy for him in his troubles.' He signs ‘M. D. Ector' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the left edge, otherwise in fine condition overall. While details are scant, it appears that Todhunter shot and killed a neighbor in self-defense in November of 1869. This prompted his relocation to Lexington, Kentucky in 1870, where Breckinridge also lived following his postwar return from exile in Europe.

Lot: 1100 - MAX WEBER

MAX WEBER (1824 - 1901) German-born Union brigadier general, took part in the capture of Norfolk in May, 1862 and then commanded at Suffolk. Weber's brigade was the first to attack the Sunken Road during the Battle of Antietam. His right arm was grievously wounded. He served under Gen. David Hunter and Gen. Franz Sigel in the Shenandoah Valley in 1864 and was the garrison commander of Harpers Ferry and repelled Jubal A. Early's July 4–7 raid. War-date manuscript L.S., 2pp. 4to., Camp Hamilton, VA, July 11, 1862, a letter of recommendation for three officers who previously served in the German Army to be appointed captains in his regiment, the 20th New York Volunteers. He adds, in part: ‘… It will appear strange to the Genl. commanding to find on the list the names of two officers, who some time ago have tendered their resignations approved and recommended by me received their discharge… But these gentlemen having since learned that no threats can make me shrink from the duties of a commanding officer, regret very much the impropriety of the step they have taken, and applied to me, to use my influence in having them reinstalled in their former offices. Actuated by no other motives, than to best further the interests of my Regt. By giving it good and efficient officers and being convinced that for the future, the gentlemen will link their honor and fame to that of their commanding officer during the war, I again beg leave to submit their names to your kind consideration…' He signs at the conclusion in black ink, adding his contemporary rank ‘Colonel'. Shows original mailing folds, with slight splits between the two leaves of the letter, and very faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. SOLD WITH: Signature ‘Max Weber' in black ink on a 0.75 x 3.25 in. slip of paper, adding his later rank ‘Brig. General'. Mounted, otherwise very good. Two signed pieces, accompanied by a period frontispiece engraving of Weber with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1101 - MAXCY GREGG

MAXCY GREGG (1814 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general and ardent secessionist, commanded troops with distinction at Gaines Mill and Second Bull Run. Wounded at Antietam by the same bullet that killed Genl. Lawrence O. B. Branch. Died from wounds sustained at Fredericksburg. Rare war-date A.E.S. with fine military content and his ultimate rank in black ink on a 3 x 4.5 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document, in full: ‘Respectfully forwarded, with the request that an order may be given to allow 175 Enfield Rifles for the 13th Regt. on the arrival of that number of recruits – and that instructions may be given as to repairing the arms which are out of order.' He signs in full at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comg 4th [uncl.]', and the date ‘23 March 1862'. Mounted to a slightly larger backing card, somewhat toned and with mild soiling, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1102 - MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION CERTIFICATE FOR HERO IN ATTACK ON FORT FISHER

MEDAL OF HONOR LEGION CERTIFICATE FOR HERO IN ATTACK ON FORT FISHER A most attractive and fine association partly-printed D.S. 1p. 23 x 18 in. [sight], Washington, Oct. 25, 1904. An appointment of Andrew J. Tomlin to the Medal of Honor Legion, signed by LLEWELLYN G. ESTES (1843-1905) Union soldier and MOH winner for his action at Flint River in Aug. 1864, during which he led troops in charge over a burning bridge; and ALEXANDER SCOTT (1844-1923) Union and MOH winner for his action in the Battle of Monocacy during which under a very heavy fire from the enemy saved the national flag of his regiment from capture. The recipient of this award, Andrew Jackson Tomlin (1845-1906) was a Union Marine who received the MOH for his actions during the 1865 assault on Fort Fisher. When the Confederates threatened to attack Tomlin's position, he remained and held the line until morning, when relief troops arrived from the fort. Thence, when one of his comrades was struck down by enemy fire, Tomlin advanced into an open plain and, defying a hailstorm of musketry, brought him to safety. Two paper medals affixed to each side and red paper seal at bottom, set into a vintage wood frame measuring 24 x 19 in. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1103 - MERIWETHER LEWIS CLARK

MERIWETHER LEWIS CLARK (1809-1881) Son of the famed corps of discovery leader William Clark and named after his father's associate Meriwether Lewis. Confederate colonel and commander of artillery who served under Braxton Bragg and Robert E. Lee. War-date partly-printed D.S. ‘M. Lewis Clark', 1p. 4to., [Atlanta, ca. Aug. 28, 1863], a voucher for payments to a Thomas W. Bartlett for the showing of horses and mules under Clark's command. He signs below in black ink, adding his rank ‘Col C. S. Artillery'. Shows expected folds, toned overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1104 - MILLEDGE L. BONHAM (2)

MILLEDGE L. BONHAM (2) (1813-1890) Confederate brigadier general, member of the Confederate Congress and later Governor of South Carolina during the war. Good pair of signed items, includes: A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Edgefield, SC, Sep. 2, 1873, to a Maj. Frank E. Woodward, explaining that he seldom provides autographs but agreeing to do so anyway, signing boldly ‘M. L. Bonham' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with a pencil biographical inscription to the verso, else very good. WITH: Signature ‘M. L. Bonham' in black ink on 3.75 x 2.25 in. card, adding ‘Member C. S. Congress So. Ca.' Shows an area of toning, else very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1105 - NEAL DOW

NEAL DOW (1804-1897) Union brigadier general twice wounded during the assault on Port Hudson, he was captured and confined at Libby Prison until exchanged for Rooney Lee. Later ran for president with the Prohibition Party. Interesting content, war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., [place uncl.], April 30, 1863, to a Capt. W. Hoffman, in full: ‘I have the honor to acknowledge the rect. Of your note in relation to the accidental death of two of the men of the 165th N. Y. Vols. I have to say that the report of the Board of Inquiry into the circumstances of the death of him who was killed by a fragment of a shell from the U. S. Ship Portsmouth was forwarded to Head Quarters, but there was no formal inquiry into the particular circumstances of the death of him who was killed by the accidental falling of a stack of arms. If the General should think it best, it is not too late to institute such an inquiry now.' Dow signs in full at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank ‘Brig. Gen. Commandg.' Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the left edge where detached from another leaf and with cello tape marks thereto, and faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall. Sold with a period engraving of Dow, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1106 - ORRIS S. FERRY

ORRIS S. FERRY (1823 - 1875) Union brigadier general who would later become a U.S. Congressman and prominent Senator from Connecticut. He pursued Stonewall Jackson during the latter's 1862 Valley Campaign and faced him in battle at Cedar Mountain. Fine military content, war-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Harrison's Landing, VA, July 10, 1862, to Connecticut governor William A. Buckingham. In large part: ‘We have been here a week, being the first reinforcements to reach Gen. McClellan after his five days battle [now called the Seven Days Battles]. We were pushed to the front and had a two days' skirmish ourselves to secure our position. We are satisfied with the skill of McClellan, content with our position and confident of future success. The Army is unquestionably in good spirits and intends to be in possession of Richmond yet. I see you are organizing new Regiments. Permit me to recommend for Company officers the best-drilled sergeants, corporals, and privates of the Regiments in the field. You can easily get their names from the colonels, and the efficiency of a Regiment depends more upon its Line officers than upon all other things put together. I hope to get home for a few days while we are in ‘summer quarters'. I would like to organize a Brigade of your new Regiments and bring it back with me. I prefer my boys of the old 5th [Connecticut Volunteer Infantry] to these strangers from the West. By the way, the 5th did gloriously at Winchester. I have heard it from men who knew nothing of them or of my former connection with them…' he signs ‘O S Ferry' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the left edge where detached from a second leaf, faintly toned with some ink show-through on both sides, and a period ink identifying inscription in the right margin of the second page, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1107 - PAUL J. SEMMES

PAUL J. SEMMES (1815 - 1863) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a brigade at Seven Pines and in the Seven Days, defended Marye's Height at Fredericksburg, and was mortally wounded at the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. Extremely rare, fine content A.L.S. with his initials ‘P.J.S.', 8pp. 4to., Winchester, VA, Oct. 27, 1862, to his daughter, Mary. Semmes directs his wife to travel to

Lot: 1108 - PIERCE M. B. YOUNG

PIERCE M. B. YOUNG (1836-1896) Major General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and a post-war politician, diplomat, and four-term United States Congressman from Georgia. Young participated in the Battle of Brandy Run, as well as the Bristoe, Mine Run, Overland and Gettysburg campaigns. Good content, war-date A.L.S. ‘P. M. B. Young', 3pp. 8vo., Danville, VA, Aug. 10, 1864, to his sister. Young relates recent social calls and his current romantic woes, in part: ‘...Well Mary [Brooks] and I stand just about where we did before, I told her that I was too poor to marry, and did not know when I would be better off, so we stand. God knows what will become of all my gals and they are getting more numerous every day, I suppose I will have to compromise, kiss all and marry none, for I cannot marry them all. I am delighted to hear that [Maj. Gen. Joseph] Wheeler is doing so well capturing the [Union] raiders. I will go to Richmond tomorrow but doubt if I can go on duty as my arm has improved but little, but I shall try it. I have been spending several days at Maj. Hairston's in Henry Co. Va. Eating ice cream and drinking mint juleps, had a good time. We are looking for [Ulysses S.] Grant to change his base… I am told it is all over Bartow Co. [Georgia] that I am to marry Miss Brooks. Confound the people, tell them it is not so if they push it upon you…' He signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, very faintly toned, with a pencil notation to the verso, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1109 - PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD

PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818 - 1893) Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. Beauregard also led with great distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. Interesting war-date A.E.S. in black ink on a 3 x 5.5 in. slip of paper cut from a larger document which, according to a note written across the top, ‘Relates to certain soldiers captured on Edisto Island & held in confinement by the Enemy'. Beauregard executes his endorsement below, in full: ‘Hd. Qrs Dept S.C. Ga & Fla Charleston S.C. June 16th 1863 Resply referred to Col. Rt. [Robert] Ould C. S. Agent for Exchange of Prisoners for his information & action', signing ‘G. T. Beauregard' and adding his rank ‘Genl. Comdg'. Mounted to a larger backing card, toned and with some soiling overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1110 - PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD

PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818 - 1893) Confederate major general who initiated the attack on Fort Sumter which started the Civil War. Beauregard also led with great distinction at First Bull Run, Shiloh, and in the defense of Richmond. Bold signature on a small lined sheet taken from a document, fine.

Lot: 1111 - PINCKNEY D. BOWLES

PINCKNEY D. BOWLES (1835 –1910) Confederate military officer and brigadier general during the Civil War, led the 4th Alabama at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, much of the Gettysburg Campaign, and during the Overland Campaign of 1864. Scarce manuscript L.S., 1p. oblong 12mo., Evergreen, AL, March 16, 1905, to ‘Thomas & Osborne Esq', transmitting a requested photograph (not present) and directing his correspondents to find his biographical sketch in ‘...2nd Addition of ‘Hoo's Hoo' for 1903&4… [all sic]' He signs ‘P. D. Bowles' at the conclusion in black ink. Trimmed at the edges, evenly toned, with a pencil biographical inscription and a cello tape mark to the verso, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1112 - RICHARD CHANNING PRICE

RICHARD CHANNING PRICE (1843-1863) Confederate major, aide-de-camp and adjutant to J.E.B. Stuart, and Assistant Adjutant General of the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. Mortally wounded during the first day of the battle of Chancellorsville while at Stuart's side during a duel with Union artillery. Exceedingly rare, very fine content war-date A.L.S., 4pp. legal folio, [n.p., ‘Hd.

Lot: 1113 - (THE DEATH OF RICHARD CHANNING PRICE)

(THE DEATH OF RICHARD CHANNING PRICE) A fine group of material related to the death of RICHARD CHANNING PRICE (1843-1863) Confederate major, aide-de-camp and adjutant to J.E.B. Stuart, and Assistant Adjutant General of the Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, who was mortally wounded during the first day of the battle of Chancellorsville while at Stuart's side during a duel with Union

Lot: 1114 - RICHARD GRIFFITH

RICHARD GRIFFITH (1814 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general, close friend of Jefferson Davis from their service in the Mexican American War. Mortally wounded at the Battle of Savage's Station. Griffith's death was heavily greatly lamented by Davis, who had his body laid out at the Confederate White House and kept a portrait of the late general in his office. Rare autograph D.S. twice, 1p. 4to., [Jackson, MS], Nov. 11, 1858, Griffith's sworn statement promising to faithfully execute his duties as marshal in the Southern District of Mississippi. He executes his full name in the first line of the statement, and signs again ‘Rich. Griffith' at the conclusion in black ink. The statement is endorsed at bottom left by the U.S. district judge for Mississippi, SAMUEL J. GHOLSON (1808-1883), also a Confederate brigadier general and Mississippi state representative. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged and with a tiny chip to the left edge, and with ink transfer from another document above the body of the statement, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1115 - RICHARD TAYLOR

RICHARD TAYLOR (1826 - 1879) Confederate lieutenant general and only son of President Zachary Taylor, serving first as a brigade commander in Virginia, and later as an army commander in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. Taylor commanded the District of West Louisiana and was responsible for successfully opposing Union forces during the Red River Campaign of 1864. Fine military content, war-date A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., [n.p.], July 23, 1862, to an unnamed superior officer, in part: ‘I cannot procure a carriage at this moment, to wait on you. I have seen Col. [uncl.] and am pleased with the result of our interview. He is undoubtedly the best man to send with his Regt. for the reasons mentioned last night. This would leave the 5th 6th 7th 8th and 12th Regts. here. Three of these the 6th, 7th and 8th are now with [Stonewall] Jackson, and only one Regt. viz the 7th would have to be moved from there to carry out the plan suggested last night, adding the 5th & 14th to that command in its place. [Brig. Gen. Harry T.] Hays might go to La. [Louisiana] as the Brig. and [later Brig. Gen.] Alfred Cumming… the brigade here. Hays is well enough to travel and time might be saved in this way, and time is important for us in La. I will wait on you as soon as I can get transportation. The more I think of it the more importance I attach to sending a Brig[adier] at once to my old Brigade. Could not [then Brig. Gen. Wade] Hampton be sent for the moment?' He signs boldly ‘R Taylor' in black ink at the conclusion. Expertly inlaid onto a page featuring a portrait engraving, faintly toned and showing a small chip to the right edge of the first page, otherwise in fine condition overall.

Lot: 1116 - RICHARD WATERHOUSE

RICHARD WATERHOUSE (1832 - 1876) Confederate brigadier general who served with Hindman and Holmes in Arkansas and later in the Red River for which he received his promotion. War-date A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Jefferson, TX, July 28, 1862, to his wife, Rosalie, inviting her to visit him for a few days, before his regiment is ordered to march again. He signs ‘R Waterhouse Jr' at the conclusion in black ink, adding a post-script and signing again ‘R. W. Jr'. The letter, written on thin onionskin paper, shows ink erosion overall and a small loss to the bottom right corner of the first leaf, with folds throughout, still in very good, legible condition.

Lot: 1117 - RICHARD WATERHOUSE

RICHARD WATERHOUSE (1832 - 1876) Confederate brigadier general who served with Hindman and Holmes in Arkansas and later in the Red River for which he received his promotion. Manuscript D.S. ‘R. Waterhouse' 1p. legal folio, Marion County, TX, Oct. 6, 1871, a promissory note signed by Waterhouse and partners to repay D. C. Prince for unnamed damages. Boldly signed and very good.

Lot: 1118 - RICHARD WATERHOUSE

(1832 - 1876) Confederate brigadier general who served with Hindman and Holmes in Arkansas and later in the Red River for which he received his promotion. A.D.S. 2pp. legal folio, [Jefferson?], April 1, 1868. An indenture for ‘a certain brick store house No. 82 situated in the City of Jefferson Texas, fronting on Dallas and Austin Streets…'. Signed at conclusion, with signatures of others involved in the deal. Two revenue stamps appear on verso, light toning and wear, very good. After the Civil War, Waterhouse became a land speculator in Jefferson and St. Augustine, Texas.

Lot: 1119 - ROBERT BRANK VANCE

ROBERT BRANK VANCE (1828-1899) Confederate brigadier general who accompanied Kirby Smith to Kentucky, and was captured at Crosby Creek, Tenn. Bold signature ‘R. B. Vance' as North Carolina congressman on a 6.75 x 8.25 in. album page, adding ‘Asheville N.C.' The page is additionally signed by five of Vance's congressional colleagues: RICHARD W. TOWNSHEND (1840-1889) of Illinois and AUBURN L. PRIDEMORE (1837-1900) of Virginia above Vance's signature; and JAMES A. MCKENZIE (1840-1904) of Kentucky, JAMES B. REILLY (1845-1924) of Pennsylvania, and AUGUSTUS A. HARDENBURGH (1830-1889) of New Jersey, on the verso. Slightly ragged at the right edge where removed from the album, faintly toned at the edges, with archival tape residue to the verso, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1120 - ROBERT DANIEL JOHNSTON

ROBERT DANIEL JOHNSTON (1837-1919) Confederate general who commanded troops at the Battle of Seven Pines, Gettysburg, and Spotsylvania. E.S. on the verso of an uncommon war-dated manuscript D.S., 7pp. on two sets of lightly lined adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.5 in., October 30, 1864. A lengthy report of detailed men of Johnston's brigades. The roll is separated by name, company, regiment, where the men were detailed and by what authority, whether they were able or disabled, and the disposition made. Roll lists 191 names, including ‘Wofford's Brigade' and the 5th North Carolina. Names listed under the authority column include ‘Gen'l Lee', ‘Sec. of War', ‘General Johnston', and ‘Maj. Gen Jones'. Signed at the top of the final page, ‘Respectfully submitted, Robt. D. Johnston, Brig Genl'. The conclusion of the document bears an endorsement signed by Acting Inspector L. T. Everett. In fine condition, with a single ink line through all of Johnston's writing (which remains completely legible) partial separations along hinges, and some mild toning along folds.

Lot: 1121 - ROBERT F. HOKE

ROBERT F. HOKE (1837 - 1912) Confederate major general, present at Big Bethel, where he was commended for coolness and judgment. Wounded at Chancellorsville, he recovered in time for the defense of Petersburg and Richmond. His brigade distinguished itself at Cold Harbor, acknowledged by Grant as his most costly defeat. War-date partly-printed D.S. on rough brown ‘hardship' paper, 1p. oblong 4to., [n.p.], March 9, 1862, a ‘consolidated provision return' for Hoke's 33rd Regiment North Carolina State Troops. He signs ‘R F Hoke' in black ink at lower right, adding his contemporary rank ‘Lt Col'. The verso is endorsed as approved by an assistant adjutant to Gen. Lawrence O'Bryan Branch, who would be killed in action at Antietam. Shows expected folds, with a small holes at the left edge, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1122 - RUSH C. HAWKINS

RUSH C. HAWKINS (1831-1920) Union brevet brigadier general who raised the 9th NY Vols. (‘Hawkins' Zouaves') and played an important part in the capture of Hatteras Inlet, Roanoke and Winton, but frequently clashed with his superiors and was almost arrested for insubordination. A.L.S, 1p. 8vo., ‘Friday', [n.d. but docketed 1911 at bottom], to a customs brokerage firm, in part: ‘...Inclosed is cheque and bills and not inclosed, my thanks for your official attention and reasonable charges...' Shows folds, with a mounting remnant to the verso at the upper right corner, else very good. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Hawkins, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1123 - SAMUEL J. GHOLSON

SAMUEL J. GHOLSON (1808 – 1883) U.S. Representative from Mississippi and Confederate major general of Mississippi state troops, taking part as a private in the battles of Fort Donelson, Iuka, and Corinth. Gholson was severely wounded in the December 1864 Battle of Egypt Station and lost his right arm. A.L.S. as U.S. Representative, 1p. 4to, Washington, D.C., Sep. 17, 1837, to an unnamed correspondent in the U.S. Navy. In part: ‘Enclosed you have a letter from Mr. Bonchill of Mississippi by which he informs me that he is an applicant for the office of assistant Surgeon in the Navy. I wish you to have the goodness to inform me what testimonials you require to be furnished by applicants as I have no doubt Mr. Bonchill can comply with the requirements of the Department from my knowledge of his family I have no hesitation in saying that he is a young gentleman of merit…' He signs ‘S. J. Gholson' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows faint folds, faintly toned at the edges, inlaid and disbound from a volume, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1124 - SAMUEL P. LEE

SAMUEL P. LEE (1812 - 1897) Union rear admiral and a relative of Robert E. Lee, he commanded various blockading squadrons and was active at Vicksburg. War-date A.L.S. ‘S. P. Lee' 1p. 8vo., ‘Flagship Minnesota', Hampton Roads, VA, March 4, 1964, sending to prominent printer John C. Rives $61.00 for his subscription to the ‘Daily Star', adding: ‘…won't you come down to the ship, be my guest…& give me a long talk…'. Expertly inlaid very good to fine.

Lot: 1125 - SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER

SIMON BOLIVAR BUCKNER (1823 - 1914) Confederate major general who led his division at Perryville, Knoxville, and in an abortive support of forces in the Trans- Mississippi. A.L.S., 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 12, 1853, to the editor of Putnam's Monthly Magazine, submitting an article for consideration (not present), in part: ‘I enclose for your examination the paper I alluded to in my last note, describing the ascent of the Mexican Volcano, Popocatepetl…' He signs ‘S. B. Buckner' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Capt. U.S. Army'. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned at the edges, and with the remnants of a mounting strip on the verso at the left edge, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1126 - SPEED S. FRY

SPEED S. FRY (1817-1892) Union brigadier general who led the forces that killed Confederate general Felix Zollicoffer at the Battle of Logan's Crossroads. Good association A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., [n.d.], Danville, KY, to President James A. Garfield, a letter of recommendation for a W. N. Randall for the position of U.S. Marshal from Kentucky. Fry signs boldly at the conclusion in black ink. Expertly inlaid, shows original mailing folds and minor soiling to the verso, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1127 - (ST. ALBANS RAID) BENNETT H. YOUNG

(ST. ALBANS RAID) BENNETT H. YOUNG (1843-1919) Confederate cavalry officer, leader of the October 19, 1864 raid on St. Albans, Vermont. Bennett's force of 21 cavalrymen crossed into Vermont from Canada and staged an armed robbery on three banks in the town, seizing $208,000. Corralling the citizens on the town green, they killed one and wounded another before attempting to burn the town and retreating to Canada, where they were arrested in Montreal. A Canadian court ruled that Bennett and his men were legitimate combatants who could not be extradited without compromising Canadian neutrality, and they were freed. Rare partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., June 17, 1893, a certificate issuing three shares in the Louisville Southern Railroad Company, boldly signed in black ink by Young as president at lower right. Shows a vertical fold and file holes at the left margin, otherwise in fine condition overall.

Lot: 1128 - STATES RIGHTS GIST

STATES RIGHTS GIST (1831 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general who commanded a division at Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, led his own brigade in the Atlanta campaign, killed in action leading his men at Franklin. His father Nathaniel, an ardent support of John C. Calhoun, chose his son's name to reflect his own political sentiments. Rare signed endorsement on a war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Charleston, July 14, [1862], an invoice for the purchase of lumber from the Wahrton & Petsch railcar company. Gist executes his endorsement approving payment at bottom, signing ‘S R Gist' in black ink and adding his rank ‘Brig Genl'. Shows a loss at the top right corner affecting the year, shows expected folds and faintly toned at the edges, otherwise very good.

Lot: 1129 - STEPHEN D. RAMSEUR

STEPHEN D. RAMSEUR (1837-1864) Confederate major general, at one point the youngest in the army, commended by Robert E. Lee for his actions at Chancellorsville and Malvern Hill leading the Stonewall brigade. Killed in action at the Battle of Cedar Creek. Very rare manuscript D.S. ‘S. D. Ramseur' on late-war ‘hardship' paper, 1p. oblong folio, [n.p.], July, 1864, a statement of forage consumed by animals under the command of a Capt. C. S. Hart, assistant quartermaster, ‘[Gen. Jubal] Early's Division'. Ramseur signs at the bottom in black ink as major general commanding the division, approving the statement. Ramseur's signature is quite light but still very legible, and the document shows folds and an archival tape mark on the verso, otherwise in very good to fine condition. Ramseur held the rank of Major General for only four months before his death.

Lot: 1130 - THEOPHILUS H. HOLMES

THEOPHILUS H. HOLMES (1804 - 1880) Confederate lieutenant general, commander of the Trans-Mississippi Department who failed in his key task of defending the Confederacy's hold on the Mississippi River. Rare, good military content and association war-date A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Goldsboro, NC, June 17, 1862, to North Carolina governor HENRY T. CLARK (1808-1874). In full: ‘If it will meet your approbation and I can procure arms for them I will be glad if your excy [excellency] will order the two Regts now in Raleigh to Goldsboro where I will put them under the command of Col [James] Deshler an able Officer who will organize and prepare them for service much better and in less time than it can be effected at Raleigh. After the receipt of your excy letter I wrote to Genl [William R.] Ter[ry] an excuse for not sending them to Petersburgh. [sic]' He signs ‘Th H Holmes' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Maj Genl Cmg Dept [of North Carolina]'. Silked for preservation, faintly toned at the edges and with a mounting strip remnant to the left edge on the verso. Otherwise in very good overall condition. Colonel Deshler would be killed by a Union shell at Chickamauga, his proposed promotion to Brigadier General remaining unconfirmed.

Lot: 1131 - THOMAS BENTON SMITH

THOMAS BENTON SMITH (1838 - 1923) Confederate brigadier general who was severely beaten after surrendering to Union forces at the Battle of Nashville on December 16, 1864. The resulting brain injuries eventually drove Smith to insanity, and he spent the last 47 years of his life in an asylum. Signature ‘Tom Benton Smith' in black ink on a 3.5 x 2.25 in. card, executing his signature a second time on the verso, the latter unfortunately marred by mounting remnants. Faintly toned, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1132 - THOMAS BENTON SMITH

THOMAS BENTON SMITH (1838 - 1923) Confederate brigadier general who was severely beaten after surrendering to Union forces at the Battle of Nashville on December 16, 1864. The resulting brain injuries eventually drove Smith to insanity, and he spent the last 47 years of his life in an asylum. Very strange A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., [Nashville], March 25, 1903, addressed to Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of President Ulysses S. Grant. Writing while incarcerated in a mental institution, Smith rambles, in part: ‘The time has come for you and I to put our heads together and move [Theodore] Roosevelt and Negro squatters [?] out of the White House…Gen U S Grant and I fought 4 years to keep the Negros in Slavery. Genl Washington owned 100 Negro Slaves and Jeff Davis owned some 350. 1862 When the Confederate States Constitution was adopted… the Daughters of the Confederate States have issued crosses of Honor made of Cannon used by the armies of the North & South the Catholic Church so called is rotten the only Negros that are there are those who have left the Unite States since 1865 the Catholics must leave the United States and go to Africa where they can marry Negros…' He signs ‘Tom Benton Smith' in pencil at the conclusion, adding ‘President', and also ‘T. D. Grant Vice President'. Shows horizontal folds, with splits thereto on the right edge repaired with archival tape, in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1133 - THOMAS C. DEVIN

THOMAS C. DEVIN (1822-1878) Union brigadier general of cavalry whose command distinguished itself in bold maneuvers at Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Brandy Station, and delayed Jubal Early's push towards Gettysburg on the first day of the battle. Scarce, war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., Sandy Hook, MD, Oct. 4, 1862, a requisition for forage for the horses of of the 6th Regiment, New York Cavalry. He signs ‘Thos. C. Devin' in black ink approving the requisition, adding his contemporary rank ‘Col 6th Regt. N Y Cavy.' Shows vertical folds with slight splits thereto, with some foxing along the bottom edge, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1134 - THOMAS EWING, JR.

THOMAS EWING, JR. (1829 - 1896) Union brigadier general who fought with distinction at Pilot Knob and in the subsequent Union retreat. Fine historical content, war-date A.L.S., 4pp. 4to., Washington, D.C., April 23, 1862, to his father, former Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of the Interior THOMAS EWING (1789-1871). The younger Ewing relates his visit to Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and President Abraham Lincoln to present them with Maj. Gen. Henry W. Halleck's letter announcing the recent Union victory at Shiloh on April 6-7. In large part: ‘[Ohio Senator and later Secretary of State, brother of William T. Sherman] John Sherman & I called to see Secy Stanton last evening. He had not yet heard a word from Halleck. Sherman showed him a copy of Halleck's letter sent by Capt Hammond, at which he was greatly pleased & said he would have it published when it was received. He had sent Genl. [William T.] Sherman's name to the President for Major General as soon as he saw [Ulysses S.] Grant's official dispatch. We then called on the President who read the copy of Halleck's letter, & said as soon as the original came he would send in Sherman's nomination. He evidently was indisposed to nominate him on the strength of Grant's report, as Grant is not clear of very damaging charges of neglect of duty in regard to the battle. He told me when I left that when he sent the General's name in he wanted me to present his special regards to Mrs. Sherman, for whom, he said, he has a great liking. I told him the good feeling was cordially reciprocated, & that Mrs. Sherman had raised the Republican flag on the strength of his nomination & had ever since been his advocate and political friend. He rubbed his hands & said ‘thats first rate!' I told the President of the statement of ‘Agate' in the Cincinnati Gazette that Sherman had repeatedly stated to his brother officers more than a week before the battle that he regarded the position of the army as extremely critical, & was apprehensive of an attack…' Ewing changes the subject to discuss a recent bill in the Senate: ‘...I enclose the Pottawatomie Treaty. The Pacific [Railroad] will not go through, I think: & we will not calculate upon its passage. I doubt the possibility of getting a bill through for our road alone to Denver, on account of the fierce jealousies & rivalries among friends of the various Iowa & Missouri sen[a]t[o]rs & of our own…' Ewing states his plans to remain in Washington for at least a month on various business, and signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. He then adds a post-script conveying the greetings of the President and Stanton, and executes his name again ‘T. Ewing' in addressing the letter to his father at bottom left. Shows original mailing folds, with a mounting strip remnant and minor soiling to the final page, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1135 - THOMAS H. TAYLOR

THOMAS H. TAYLOR (1825 - 1901) Confederate Army colonel who was denied appointment as brigadier general after Confederate President Davis failed to nominate him. After the war he returned to Kentucky and became a Deputy U.S. Marshal and later a local chief of police. War-date A.N.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p.], Nov. 30. 1862, to a Major Reeve, in full: ‘I am without couriers and will be obliged, if you will send two or three.' He signs ‘T. H. Taylor' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his (unconfirmed!) rank ‘Brig. Genl.' Expertly inlaid, possibly slightly trimmed at the left edge, and with one each vertical and horizontal folds, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1136 - THOMAS P. DOCKERY

THOMAS P. DOCKERY (1833-1898) Confederate brigadier general who served in the Western and Trans-Mississippi theaters of the war, captured following the Siege of Vicksburg but later paroled. Fine military content, war-date A.L.S., 3pp. 4to., Vernon, LA, Sep. 2, 1863, to a Maj. R. B. Smith, presumably an aide. Dockery writes shortly after being paroled following his capture and his promotion to

Lot: 1137 - THOMAS WELSH

THOMAS WELSH (1824 - 1863) Union brigadier general, commanded the 45th Pa. Infantry, participated in the battles of James Island, South Mountain and Antietam, where against steady opposition, his troops advanced a mile into Sharpsburg, the furthest Union advance of the battle. He later served under Grant at Vicksburg and marched with Sherman before dying of malaria. Very rare, good content war-date A.L.S. signed twice, 2pp. 4to., Cincinnati, April 10, 1863, to his wife and children. In part: ‘I arrived here safely on Wednesday morning… waiting orders from Genl [Ambrose] Burnside. I suppose the order will come to day. I am not certain where I am to go, but I believe Genl [Orlando B.] Wilcox is to command the Corps which will probably give me the command of the 1st Division, with my Head Quarters perhaps at Lexington. I met Mr. McClure here, he and Budding went to the 45th [Pennsylvania Infantry] yesterday, he reports the boys well and delighted with their residence… Genl Burnside is here. Genl Wilcox left this morning for Lexington… I am very well and very tired of Cincinnati. I am anxious to get to the Country and to the boys. My love to all. Kiss the children for me.' He signs ‘Thos Welsh' in black at the conclusion, executing his name ‘Genl Welsh' a second time in providing his mailing address, crosswritten at the upper left of the second page. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the left edge where detached from a second leaf, otherwise in fine overall condition.

Lot: 1138 - THOMAS WILLIAMS

THOMAS WILLIAMS (1815-1862) Union brigadier general who captured Baton Rouge, but was killed by a gunshot wound to the chest during his command's successful defense of the city against John C. Breckenridge's attempts to recapture it. Rare, war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., Harrisburg, PA, July [n.d.], 1861, a discharge certificate for a Pvt. Bernhard Brahler of Co. G, 9th Pennsylvania Infantry, as his term of enlistment has expired. Interestingly, the certificate was originally filled out in the name of a ‘Charles Miller', but this name has been scratched out and replaced with Brahler's suggesting that the latter may have been enlisted as a substitute. The company's commanding captain, Richard A. Graeffe, signs at bottom left, with Williams countersigning ‘T. Willams' in black ink at bottom right, with his rank ‘Maj 5th Arty' and ‘Mustering Officer' added in another hand. Shows folds overall with minor splits thereto, moderately soiled and with minor chips to the edge, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1139 - TURNER ASHBY

TURNER ASHBY (1828 - 1862) Confederate brigadier general of cavalry in the Shenandoah, under the command of Stonewall Jackson. Killed leading an infantry charge at Harrisonburg, Va. while exhorting his men to follow. Scarce war-date partly-printed D.S. twice, 1p. 4to., Martinsburg, [ca. Feb 1, 1862], a requisition for forage for the horses of Ashby's cavalry company. He signs in black ink at lower right, affirming that the account is correct, and adds his contemporary rank ‘Lt Col Comdg'. He signs again at bottom right, confirming that the requested supplies have been received, again adding his rank. The second signature is somewhat light, and the document shows an approx. 0.5 in hole at lower right, not affecting the signatures, with original folds showing a split repaired on the verso with cello tape, and a few stains, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1140 - UNION GENERALS GEORGE G. MEADE, GEORGE SYKES AND SETH WILLIAMS

UNION GENERALS GEORGE G. MEADE, GEORGE SYKES AND SETH WILLIAMS A fine group of signed endorsements on a war-date letter, 1p. 4to., Henry House, VA, March 1, 1863, from a Capt. J. S. Poland of the 2nd U. S. Infantry to Lt. E. E. Sellers of the 2nd Brigade, Sykes Division, recommending a Pvt. John Doherty for the promotion to lieutenant. The verso bears the A.E.S. of Sellers' commander, Maj. Gen. GEORGE SYKES (1822-1880), who led a division at Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville and commanded the V corps at Gettysburg. He writes: ‘Hd. Qrs. 2 Div 5 C[orps] March 2 1863 resply forwarded' and signs ‘Geo Sykes' in black ink, adding his rank ‘Maj Genl Comd'. The letter next bearer the A.E.S. of Maj. Gen. GEORGE G. MEADE (1815-1872), who led Union forces to a decisive victory at Gettysburg. He writes: ‘Hd. Qrs. 5th Corps Mar. 2/63 Respectfully forwarded', signing ‘Geo. G. Meade' in black ink and adding his rank ‘Maj. Gen.' Finally, the letter bears a lengthy endorsement forwarding it to the mayor of Utica, with instructions for him to transmit it to the governor of New York for further action, signed by command of Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker by Brig. Gen. SETH WILLIAMS (1822-1866) as Adjutant General of the Army of the Potomac. Shows original mailing folds, mildly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1141 - UNION GENERALS HIRAM G. BERRY AND GERSHOM MOTT

UNION GENERALS HIRAM G. BERRY AND GERSHOM MOTT Fine association group of A.E.S.'s on the verso of an interesting war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Falmouth, VA, March [n.d.], 1863, a furlough certificate granting leave to a Pvt. Peter B. Sicker of the 2nd New York Volunteers, signed at the conclusion by his company captain, Joseph J. Hagen. The verso first bears an A.E.S. of the regiment's commander, Col. [later Bvt. Brig. Gen.] SIDNEY W. PARK (1827-1902), forwarding the request. It is next endorsed by GERSHOM MOTT (1822 – 1884), a Union major general wounded at Second Manassas and Chancellorsville, also active in the Crater assault, who writes ‘Approved' and signs ‘G. Mott', with his rank added by another hand. The request is next forwarded to HIRAM G. BERRY (1824–1863), a Union General who served at First Bull Run, Fair Oaks and the Seven Days, and was killed while leading a bayonet charge at Chancellorsville. He endorses the request ‘App[roved]' and signs ‘H G Berry', with his rank added by another hand. The document next bears a lengthy A.E.S. by ORSON H. HART (1832-1872), later a Brevet Brigadier General, as assistant adjutant general to Maj. Gen Daniel Sickles, in full: ‘Respectfully returned No furloughs will be hereafter granted except those that show that the record of the applicant is good. By Command of Major Genl. Sickles', signing as ‘O. H. Hart'. Three other field officers add their own endorsements, forwarding the document back down the chain of command. Shows expected folds with minor splits thereto, with some toning to the endorsed verso, otherwise in very good condition. After Berry was killed by a sharpshooter's bullet at Chancellorsville, Mott assumed command of his division, but was himself badly wounded.

Lot: 1142 - (CONFEDERATE COAST GUARD) CHRISTOPHER C. BOWEN

(CONFEDERATE COAST GUARD) CHRISTOPHER C. BOWEN (1832-1880) U.S. Representative from South Carolina who served throughout the war as a captain in the Confederate States Army Coast Guard. Partly-printed D.S. 'C. C. Bowen' signed twice as Sheriff of Charleston County, 2pp. legal folio, July 15, 1873, his accounting of the proceeds from a court-ordered sale of property. Light toning and show-through, else very good.

Lot: 1143 - (UNION NAVY) COMMANDER WILLIAM B. RENSHAW, K. I. A. AT GALVESTON

(UNION NAVY) COMMANDER WILLIAM B. RENSHAW, K. I. A. AT GALVESTON WILLIAM B. RENSHAW (1816-1863) U.S. Navy Commander who led the Union blockade of the Texas coast and captured the port of Galveston, only to be killed as Confederate forces retook the city. Very rare, fine content and association A.L.S., 1p. 4to. Galveston, Nov. 19, 1862 to acting master W. W. Wells of the sidewheel gunboat USS CLIFTON, one of the ships of Renshaw's squadron during the capture of the port. Renshaw writes from aboard his ship, the converted ferry USS WESTFIELD, during the three brief months in which the Union controlled the port, in full: ‘You will take charge of the Pilot Boat ‘LeCompt,' and proceed with her to the S. W. pass of the Mississippi River – and upon your arrival at Pilot Town, should you find a ‘Tug boat' that will tow you up to the City immediately, proceed on to New Orleans. If you cannot get the Schooner towed up, leave her in charge of the ‘Pampino' [poss. the gunboat USS PEMBINA] (or any active U.S. vessel that may be lying there) and take the first opportunity you can avail yourself of to reach that city; and deliver the accompanying dispatches to the Admiral [David G. Farragut] or the Comm'g Naval Officer. After which report your readiness to return to this place, and await orders.' He signs boldly ‘W. B. Renshaw Com'g Texas blockade' at the conclusion in black ink. The letter shows original mailing folds and is faintly toned, with a mounting strip remnants to the left edge of the verso, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. Following Renshaw's capture of Galveston on Oct. 4, 1862, his squadron was attacked on Jan. 1, 1863, by the Confederate ‘cotton-clad' gunboats CS BAYOU CITY and CS NEPTUNE, under the command of Maj. Leon Smith, operating in conjunction with land forces under Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder. The Bayou City succeeded in capturing the revenue cutter USS HARRIET LANE, while Renshaw's Westfield ran aground on a sandbar. A temporary truce between the two forces was established, and the Confederates proposed the surrender of all Union ships present, save one which would be permitted to leave the harbor with the crews of all other vessels. However, Renshaw rejected the Confederate offer and attempted to destroy the grounded Westfield with explosives rather than let it fall into enemy hands. Renshaw and several others were subsequently killed when the explosives detonated prematurely. The Union troops garrisoning the city were convinced that their own ships were surrendering and laid down their arms. The remaining U.S. ships did not surrender and succeeded in retreating to Union-controlled New Orleans, but Galveston would remain in Confederate hands until the war's end. Sold with a very informative pamphlet, ‘Battle of Galveston', by Robert M. Franklin [Galveston: San Luis Press], 1975, 14pp. 8vo.

Lot: 1144 - (UNION NAVY) WILLIAM B. CUSHING

(UNION NAVY) WILLIAM B. CUSHING (1842-1874) U.S. Navy commander who became a hero due to his unconventional, commando-style raids against Confederate targets, most notably the sinking of the ironclad CSS ALBEMARLE with a spar torpedo. Scarce war-date signature ‘W. B. Cushing U.S.N.' in black ink on a 5.5 x 3.75 in. album page, adding ‘Feb 24th 1865'. Ragged at the left edge where disbound, slightly toned at the top edge, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1145 - (USS KEARSARGE) JOHN A. WINSLOW AND JAMES S. THORNTON

(USS KEARSARGE) JOHN A. WINSLOW AND JAMES S. THORNTON JOHN A. WINSLOW (1811 - 1873) U.S. Navy officer, captain of the steam sloop USS KEARSARGE, engaged and sank the Confederate commerce raider CSS ALABAMA under Raphael Semmes off Cherbourg. Scarce signature ‘Jno A Winslow' in black ink on a 7.5 x 3.5 in. slip of paper cut from the conclusion of a letter addressed to U.S. Navy commodore Henry Walker. Another hand adds his rank ‘Commodore & Prest of Board', dating the signature between June 1864, when Winslow was promoted to that rank for his victory over the Alabama, and 1870. Shows folds, with a 0.5 in. split affecting the rank, otherwise in very good to fine condition. SOLD WITH: JAMES S. THORNTON (1826-1875) U.S. Navy officer, executive officer in David Farragut's flagship USS HARTFORD during its run past Forts St. Philip and Jackson to capture New Orleans. Later served as executive officer of USS KEARSARGE under John Winslow during her engagement with the CSS ALABAMA, and became her commander post-war. Scarce signed endorsement ‘Jas S. Thornton' on a partly-printed document, 1p. 4to., [Washington, D.C.], Nov. 21, 1873, a Navy Department communication to a G. A. Merriam aboard the USS MONONGAHELA at Rio de Janeiro, announcing his commission as an ensign. Thornton signs his endorsement acknowledging receipt at lower left, as captain commanding the Monongahela. Shows original mailing folds, mildly toned, and with a 1 in. tear to the top right edge, otherwise in very good to fine condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1146 - (UNION NAVY) GIDEON WELLES, ANDREW HARWOOD AND GARRETT J. PENDERGRAST

(UNION NAVY) GIDEON WELLES, ANDREW HARWOOD AND GARRETT J. PENDERGRAST Fine association, war-date L.S., 2pp. 4to., [Washington, D.C.], Aug. 11, 1862, from GIDEON WELLES (1802-1878), Lincoln's Secretary of the Navy who proposed the blockage of Southern ports and the construction of the ironclad fleet, to William W. Wood, later Engineer-in-Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering. Welles orders Wood to report to the Washington Navy Yard to examine the engines of the gunboat USS CHIPPEWA for overuse, once he has completed his duties aboard the experimental ironclad USS NEW IRONSIDES, and signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. At the top left of the first page appears the A.E.S. of Commodore ANDREW A. HARWOOD (1802-1884) as Commandant of the Navy Yard, affirming that Wood has reported as ordered on Aug. 15th. The verso bears the scarce A.E.S. of Commodore GARRETT J. PENDERGRAST (1802-1862), Commander of the frigate USS CUMBERLAND who captured sixteen confederate vessels off Fortress Monroe at the outset of the war, but who died of a stroke in November 1862. He confirms that the enclosed letter has been delivered to Wood on Aug. 13. Finally, below this appears a second endorsement signed by Welles, dated Aug. 18, ordering Wood to return to Philadelphia as the duties outlined in the letter have been completed. Shows original mailing folds with slight splits thereto at the edges, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1147 - UNION GENERALS ZEALOUS B. TOWER, JAMES B. RICKETTS AND IRWIN MCDOWELL

UNION GENERALS ZEALOUS B. TOWER, JAMES B. RICKETTS AND IRWIN MCDOWELL A fine association group of signed endorsements on a war-date note, 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], July 24, 1862, a pass allowing a Sgt. Nelson Harris of the 26th New Jersey Volunteers to travel to Falmouth, VA to retrieve papers left behind there, signed at the conclusion by the regiment's commanding colonel, WILLIAM H. CHRISTIAN (1825-1887). Below, the pass is approved by Brig. Gen. ZEALOUS B. TOWER (1819 – 1900), who was severely wounded at Bull Run and later fortified Nashville and fought Hood in the region. He signs ‘Z. B. Tower' in black ink, adding his rank ‘Brig Gen Comd'. The pass also bears the A.E.S. at the bottom of Brig. Gen. JAMES B. RICKETTS (1817-1887), who was captured at Bull Run and later led at Antietam, Spotsylvania, and Petersburg, being wounded in action six times.  He writes ‘Approved and dismissed to Hd Qrs 3d Corps for sanction', and signs in black ink, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Vols Comdg Div'. The verso further bears the signed endorsement of Maj. Gen. IRWIN MCDOWELL (1818-1885), whose army was routed at Bull Run and who was later reprimanded for his command of the 3rd Corps at Cedar Mountain and Second Bull Run. He approves the pass and signs in black ink, adding his rank ‘Maj. Genl.' The verso further bears the endorsements of colonels acting as adjutants to McDowell and Maj. Gen. John Pope, as well as a railroad superintendent. Shows period folds with some splits thereto at the edges, also slightly ragged at the left edge and faintly soiled on the verso, and with two punch cancellations at upper left away from any signature, in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1148 - UNION SURGEON’S LETTER

UNION SURGEON'S LETTER ALBERT W. CHENOWETH (1835-1883) Physician who served with the 14th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry Regiment in the Union Army. A zealous anti-slavery and temperance agitator, he met his end not in battle, but by a disgruntled man seeking a liquor license. Fine content, war-date A.L.S. 4pp. legal folio, Lawrence, KS, Jan. 11, 1862, to ‘Claudius', in part:

Lot: 1149 - VARINA H. DAVIS

VARINA H. DAVIS (1826 – 1906) Wife of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America. Mrs. Davis remained a staunch supporter of ‘the lost cause' until her death. Good content A.L.S., 3pp. 12mo., New York, May 12, 1904, to a Mrs. Josie Capelman. Davis thanks her correspondent for her birthday greetings and gift, and continues, in part: ‘...I laid ill of a low kind of chills and fevers contracted on my last visit to the South… finding that Atlantic City, the cure all of the Doctors here did not help me to take up my bed and walk, I came here thinking with my old colored Mammy that the ‘hair of the dog' might be ‘good for the bite'… she continues, inviting her correspondent to visit her at a hotel on Lake Erie, before concluding: ‘...The Miss. R[iver] has been cutting unusual capers in our neighborhood below and I am not without dread about our ‘June rise' with every tributary brimming full now, however nothing is ever accomplished ‘taking trouble on interest…' She signs ‘Varina Jefferson Davis' in blue ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, very faintly toned, otherwise in fine condition. Sold with the original transmittal envelope, addressed in Davis' hand to her correspondent in Little Rock.

Lot: 1150 - VICTOR GIRARDEY DESCRIBES 'THE CRATER' AND HIS PROMOTION TO BRIGADIER GENERAL

VICTOR GIRARDEY DESCRIBES 'THE CRATER' AND HIS PROMOTION TO BRIGADIER GENERAL VICTOR J. B. GIRARDEY (1837-1864) Confederate officer who served as aide-de-camp to Albert Blanchard, fought with distinction at the Seven Days Battles, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, and organized the counterattack of Mahone's division at the Battle of the Crater. Appointed a brigadier general by Lee in the field, but he was killed in action at the Second Battle of Deep Bottom before his promotion could be confirmed. Very rare, historic military content A.L.S. ‘Victor', 4pp. 8vo., [n.p.], Aug, 5, 1864, to his brother. Girardey writes five days following the Battle of the Crater and only eleven days before his death, in large part: ‘Since last I wrote you we have had another battle in which I had the honor to participate and escaped uninjured owing I suppose to the fact of having a very hard head a ball struck me plump on the head & strange to say did not injure, except making me quite weak & faint for a little while. You have heard of what part of our division has accomplished, only 3 Brigades retook the works held by two Yankee Corps & supported by another & slaughtered these like sheep. I never yet have seen so many Yankee dead on the same space of ground they acknowledge a loss of 5000 men. We captured about 1200 prisoners & 18 flags, our Division has done all the fighting for this Army at this point – since we have been here at Petersburg we have fought five (4) battles, and never had more than 3 Brigades engaged at any one time, we taken in these five battles alone, 19 pieces of Artillery, 29 stand of colors, about 5000 stand of small arms, & about 3700 prisoners 300 horses, 50 wagons & 30 ambulance, all this is exclusive of what we captured in the campaign before reaching this point – this is doing very well. You have in this heard of my promotion to Brigadier General, & at present in command of this Brigade – so you see I have at last gone up with a jump, & think I will stick [Girardey was a captain prior to this promotion]. What do you think of your little brother… If you can spare a little of your good old what you keep in your cellar, it would be very acceptable, & would no doubt add much to comfort – very hot & dry… [all sic]' He signs at the conclusion in pencil. Expertly inlaid, evenly toned, with a pencil accession inscription at the bottom of the final page, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1151 - WAGER SWAYNE

WAGER SWAYNE (1834-1902) Union brigade general who led his 43rd Ohio Volunteers with distinction at Iuka, Cornith and the Atlanta and Carolinas Campaigns, before being severely wounded and losing his right leg at the Battle of Rivers' Bridge. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., Prospect, TN, Dec. 31, 1863, a discharge certificate for a Sgt. Samuel Pickering of the 43rd Ohio, as he has reenlisted in the Veterans' Volunteer Corps. Swayne signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Colonel'. Heavily toned overall, with period folds and some chips to the edges, still in very good condition.

Lot: 1152 - WALTER H. STEVENS ON FREEDMEN WORKING ON PETERSBURG FORTIFICATIONS

WALTER H. STEVENS ON FREEDMEN WORKING ON PETERSBURG FORTIFICATIONS WALTER H. STEVENS (1827 - 1867) Confederate brigadier general, served as engineer to Beauregard at the Battle of First Bull Run and under Johnston during the Peninsula Campaign and the Battle of Seven Pines. He served as chief engineer in the Army of Northern Virginia and was with it through the Siege of Petersburg, strengthening the defenses of that city, and the Appomattox Campaign. Fine pair of A.E.S.'s on a very interesting war-date letter on rough brown ‘hardship' paper, 1p. oblong 8vo., Richmond, Aug. 1, 1864, from J. B. Strong, agent for the James River Canal Packet Co., to Gen. Robert E. Lee, in full: ‘By authority of the Governor of Virginia, Wm. Scott a free man of color and a blacksmith by trade was taken up and sent to work on the fortifications near Petersburg Va, the said William Scott has been shoeing the horses and doing other smiths work for the James River Canal Packet Co. for many years and it is very difficult to get a good blacksmith to do the work there are many other persons also dependent on him for similar work, he being quite an old man cannot do much work on the fortifications, I respectfully ask that he may be allowed to return to his shop.' The verso of the letter bears four endorsements in response to the request, the first an A.E.S. by Lee's aide-de-camp, Col. WALTER H. TAYLOR (1838-1916) and dated Aug. 2, forwarding the request to Stevens and asking if the man can be released from duty. Stevens executes his first A.E.S. below, requesting that a Lt. W. A. Bolling report upon the man's physical condition, signing ‘W. H. Stevens Chief Engr' in black ink. Bolling in turn dutifully reports back to Stevens at right in pencil: ‘...The within described man is Sam Scott. He is about fifty years old, and has been regularly at work doing light duty.' Stevens in turn executes his second A.E.S. at bottom center: ‘Hd. Qurs. Eng Dep… Augt. 6. 64… I cannot spare the man named.', and signs again in the same manner described above. Shows original mailing folds, with a few ink spots and minor additiona soling, and slightly ragged at the edges, otherwise in very good conditon overall.

Lot: 1153 - WALTER H. TAYLOR

WALTER H. TAYLOR (1838-1916) Virginia soldier, lawyer, and politician who fought as an officer with the Confederacy, rising to Robert E. Lee's aide-de-camp. Scarce, fine military content war-date A.L.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., ‘Head Qrs Army N[orthern] V[irginia]'], Dec. 19, 1864, to Maj. J. Stoddard Johnston. In full: ‘Telegram received. Order troops down from New River as you suggest. Genl. [Jubal] Early has been directed to send a brigade or more by rail to New River. Communicate with him if the troops are not needed so that they may be stopped. Who is in command of troops now at New River?' He signs W H Taylor' boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the right and bottom edges where detached from a larger sheet, with a few faint spots of foxing, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1154 - WILLIAM B. FRANKLIN

WILLIAM B. FRANKLIN (1823 - 1903) Union major general blamed for the Union debacle at Fredericksburg. In 1864 while recovering from wounds he was captured by Jubal Early, but escaped. Good association A.N.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d. but wartime], to fellow General Philip Kearny, regarding a proposed court martial, in full: ‘Will Gen Kearny be good enough to suggest names from his Brigade for a Court. I will then recommend the Genl to order a Court. I have not the authority. If there is a scarcity of Officers for the purpose in his Brigade, I will call upon the Brig Genl of the other Brigade of the Division for names to make up the number. One Court is now in session but it will be advantageous to have another detailed to sit at the same time.' He signs ‘W B Franklin' at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl Comg Divn'. Shows minor brushing to the ink, trimmed at the edges and mounted, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1155 - WILLIAM C. OATES

WILLIAM C. OATES (1835-1910) Confederate colonel who led the 15th Alabama Infantry in a series of assaults against Little Round Top at Gettysburg, only to be repulsed by the 20th Maine Volunteers under Col. Joshua Chamberlain. Later served as the 29th Governor of Alabama. Scarce T.L.S. ‘Wm. C. Oates' as Alabama congressman, 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1890, to Henry Hall, business manager of the New York Tribune. Oates accepts Hall's offer to write an article for the Tribune on the ‘Proper Functions of the Minority in Legislation', and signs in black ink at the conclusion in black ink, adding an ink emendation in the text. Shows original mailing folds, moderately toned, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1156 - WILLIAM B. TALIAFERRO SEEKS A POSITION IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY

WILLIAM B. TALIAFERRO SEEKS A POSITION IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY WILLIAM B. TALIAFERRO (1822 - 1898) Confederate major general who fought with Jackson in the Valley, and commanded Jackson's division at Fredericksburg. He ended the war in the Carolinas, surrendering with Joseph Johnston. A fine content, succinct A.L.S., 1p. 4to., Richmond, April 26, 1861, to an unnamed colonel. Taliaferro writes only two weeks after the outbreak of war, in full: ‘I have been informed by a member of the Convention that an ordinance will pass authorizing the establishment of an Army. Please make the suggestion of an appointment therein for me with Governor [John Letcher].' He signs ‘Wm B Taliaferro' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with additional soft folds throughout, and with two cello tape marks to the verso, otherwise in fine condition overall. Upon Virginia's secession on April 17, Taliaferro was named commander of the Virginia State Militia and promptly took command of Norfolk. He was appointed commanding colonel of the 23rd Virginia Infantry Regiment in May.

Lot: 1157 - WILLIAM E. ‘GRUMBLE’ JONES

WILLIAM E. ‘GRUMBLE' JONES (1824 - 1864) Confederate brigadier general who fought with Stuart at Gettysburg, with Longstreet in Tennessee; killed at Piedmont. Manuscript D.S. ‘W.E. Jones' 1p. sm. folio, New Orleans, Apr. 1856, a summary of funds provided for subsistence for the New Orleans Barracks. Fine.

Lot: 1158 - WILLIAM GAMBLE

WILLIAM GAMBLE (1818-1866) Union cavalry officer who led his column against the first elements of the Army of Northern Virginia at the outset of the Battle of Gettysburg, slowing the Confederate advance and buying time for the main Union force to prepare defenses. Promoted to Brigadier General shortly after war's end. Scarce war-date A.N.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Camp Stoneman, Aug. 23, 1864, to a paymaster at Washington, requesting that his correspondent issue four month's pay to the unnamed bearer of the note, as he requires it to send home to support his family. He signs ‘W. Gamble' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Col Comg Cavly'. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the edges where detached from a larger sheet, otherwise in very good overall condition. SOLD WITH: An immediately postwar partly-printed invitation, 1p. 8vo., Fairfax Court House, VA, June 9, 1865, from Gamble and his staff to U.S. Treasurer FRANCIS E. SPINNER (1802-1890), requesting his presence at the dedication ceremony of monuments recently erected at the Bull Run battlefield. Shows original mailing folds, with archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in fine condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1159 - WILLIAM H. A. SPEER

WILLIAM H. A. SPEER (1826-1864) Confederate colonel who led the 28th North Carolina Infantry, captured at Hanover Court House and wounded at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, mortally wounded at Reams' Station after he was struck in the head by a shell fragment. Scarce war-date partly-printed D.S. on rough brown ‘hardship' paper, 1p. oblong 4to., Caroline County, VA, March 17, 1863, a ‘Consolidated Provision Return' for his regiment. He signs ‘Wm. H. A. Speer' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his contemporary rank ‘Maj', with a captain countersigning below and endorsing the verso. Shows period vertical folds, otherwise in fine overall condition.

Lot: 1160 - WILLIAM H. C. WHITING

WILLIAM H. C. WHITING (1824-1865) Confederate major general, served under General Joseph E. Johnston as chief engineer of the Army of the Shenandoah, nearly demoted for criticizing his superiors. Division commander during the Seven Days Battles, he was later assigned to command the defenses of Petersburg, and commanded the Wilmington District against Terry's 1864 campaign. Wounded and captured during the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, he died of dysentery in a Union prison. Rare A.E.S. ‘W. H. C. Whiting' on the verso of a 1p. 4to. cover addressed to U.S. Army adjutant General Roger Jones, Tallahassee, July 25, 1847. With show-through from sealing wax on the recto. Torn at the bottom edge where opened, and with folds overall, else very good.

Lot: 1161 - WILLIAM H. EMORY

WILLIAM H. EMORY (1811 - 1887) Union major general, a brigade commander in the Army of the Potomac in 1862, and was transferred to the Western Theater. He later commanded a division in the Port Hudson campaign. He subsequently returned to the East as the commander of the Nineteenth Corps, serving in all the major battles in the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864, especially at the Battle of Cedar Creek. War-date A.E.S. on a letter from a C. S. Magee, 3pp. 8vo., Pittsburgh, Aug. 9, 1861, to Emory, congratulating Emory on his appointment as colonel of the U.S. 3rd Cavalry and asking after his own application for a position as a regimental sutler, all bizarrely struck through with black ink. Emory executes his endorsement on the verso, in full: ‘Washington Augst. 13 1861 I cordially endorse the recommendation of the Officers of the 3d Cavalry, to appoint Mr. C. S. Magee Sutler of the Regiment', signing ‘W H Emory' in black ink and adding his contemporary rank ‘Lt Col 3d Cav Comding Regiment'. Shows original mailing folds, very faintly toned at the top edge from Emory's endorsement, otherwise in fine overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Emory.

Lot: 1162 - WILLIAM H. T. WALKER

WILLIAM H. T. WALKER (1816 - 1864) Confederate major general who commanded a brigade at Pensacola. Walker, a much admired leader, was killed in action before Atlanta. Rare, war-date A.E.S. on a partly-printed discharge certificate, 1p. 4to., [Camp Walker, GA, Jan. 28, 1862], for a Pvt. J. P. McGee of the 8th Georgia Regiment, by reason of disability. Walker executes his endorsement in black ink on the verso, in full: ‘Head Quarters Camp Walker Jan 30th 1862 Resply forwarded & approved W. H. T. Walker Brig. Genl.' Shows expected folds, mildly toned at the edges, slightly ragged at the bottom edge from Walker's endorsement, and with an ink stain to his surname where he executes it in ‘Camp Walker', otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1163 - WILLIAM HENRY FITZHUGH LEE

WILLIAM HENRY FITZHUGH LEE (1837 - 1891) Confederate major general of cavalry and son of R.E. Lee who fought at Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, and surrendered at Appomattox. Fine association, war-date manuscript E.S. on verso of an A.L.S. of ROBERT LEE RANDOLPH (1835-1864) Confederate officer and the son of Robert E. Lee's first cousin, as Captain of the Black Horse 4th Va Cavalry, KIA at Meadow Bridge, Va., May 12, 1864. 1p. 4to., [n.p.], 1863 to Major Norman Fitzhugh, Stuart's Cav. Div. In part: ‘…Horse belonging to Sgt. James Co. ‘H' of this Regt. branded U.S. was taken from a pasture in Rappahannock Co…and turned over to Maj. Buckhorn as a Gov. horse who is now riding him. I respectfully ask that this horse be returned to Sgt. James. The right of a Cavalryman is unquestionably recognized to use a captured horse in the service…'. On the verso, FITZHUGH LEE approves this request: ‘Approved and respectfully referred to the Maj. General Commanding…'. Additionally signed for J. E. B. Stuart by HENRY BRAINERD MCCLELLAN (1840-1904) Confederate officer in the Black Horse, the cousin of Union general George B. McClellan, named Stuart's adjutant upon the death of Channing Price. Moderately stained and toned, weakened folds, good.

Lot: 1164 - WILLIAM L. ‘MUDWALL’ JACKSON

WILLIAM L. ‘MUDWALL' JACKSON (1825 - 1890) Confederate brigadier general, assigned to the command of Gen. Robert S. Garnett he participated in the Western Virginia Campaign and the battles of Rich Mountain and Cheat Mountain. In July 1861 he was promoted to rank of Colonel. In early 1862 he became a Volunteer Aide-de-camp to his cousin, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson; and participated in his campaigns during the year. In February 1863 Jackson raised the 19th Virginia Cavalry. His regiment joined the Jones-Imboden Raid, and confronted George Crook's Union Army on its return into West Virginia. A very interesting war-date manuscript D.S. ‘Wm. L. Jackson', 5pp. legal folio, ‘Camp at Monterey', VA, July 20, 1861, a ‘Statement relation to the Regiment of Infantry commanded by Lt. Col. Jackson…', listing the officers of the regiment and stating the strength of each of its ten companies. This tabulation is followed by a narrative statement of the regiment's readiness, in full: ‘All have arms – all percussion muskets except company K, which has Virginia rifles. Very few have bayonet scabbards. None have camp equipages. Very few have one good suit of clothes – none have more. Those stated to be present ready for duty are so much exhausted by the late march from Laurel Hill as to require rest. Most of those absent, except companies B & E, disappeared during that march. It is supposed that most of those having given out on the way will again join their companies. The men have their cartridge boxes filled with cartridges, and caps corresponding. There are moreover 6500 percussion caps which were found on the late march and brought on, and one box of cartridges placed in possession of the regiment by Lt. Till of the ordinance department during the same march.' Jackson signs at the conclusion in blue ink, adding his contemporary rank Lt Col Comd Regt Va Vols', and with his adjutant countersigning. Shows original folds, faintly toned at the extreme edges and with archival tape residue to the fourth and the verso of the final pages, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall. Jackson's force had just been forced to retire from Laurel Mountain (the ‘Laurel Hill' referenced above) after the defeat of Confederate forces by McClellan and Rosecrans at Rich Mountain on July 11, 1861.

Lot: 1165 - WILLIAM KERLY STRONG

WILLIAM KERLY STRONG (1805-1867) Brigadier general who arranged weapons contracts from France for the Union before returning to the U.S. to command the District of Cairo, Illinois, and later the District of St. Louis. Good content and association, war-date A.L.S., 1p. 4to., New York, Sep. 17, 1862, to Secretary of War EDWIN M. STANTON. In full: ‘The Raritan & Delaware Bay Railroad Company are constantly conveying troops for the Government over the line of their railroad recently opened from here to Camden [New Jersey]. As efforts are being made by parties opposed to this Company to interrupt their line of communication, which if successful would create much practical embarrassment in the forwarding of troops it would in my judgment be advisable for the Department to order the Company to hold itself in readiness to transport such troops as may be required under the direction of proper officers.' Shows original mailing folds with minor splits thereto at the edges, very faintly toned at the edges, otherwise in very good to fine condition. The letter likely refers to a legal challenge raised by the Camden and Amboy Railroad, which asserted that the Raritan & Delaware Bay Railroad Company's line across New Jersey violated their state-authorized monopoly. The Camden and Amboy Railroad proved unable to handle the traffic demands of the Civil War, and their competitor offered a valuable alternative, transporting 17,500 U.S. troops during the course of the war.

Lot: 1166 - WILLIAM L. BRANDON

WILLIAM L. BRANDON (1802-1890) Confederate brigadier general who saw action at Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Malvern Hill where he was seriously injured and lost a leg. Rare full signature in black ink on a 3 x 1.75 in. card, adding his rank ‘Brig Genl' and ‘C. S. A.' Shows very faint ink burns from another source, with mounting remnants to the verso, otherwise in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1167 - WILLIAM R. BOGGS

WILLIAM R. BOGGS (1829-1911) Confederate brigadier general known for being a proficient civil engineer, constructed fortifications that protected some of the South's most important ports such as Savannah, Charleston, and Pensacola. Wartime A.L. (unsigned), 1p. 4to., [Montgomery, AL, n.d.], to his wife, in part: ‘...I was not aware that the Major had located himself in Montgomery, I am glad of it. You will no doubt find your visit a pleasant one. The enemy have not fired any since midnight on Saturday… As I have a great deal to do and very little time you must be patient for a long letter – kiss my Babies for me…' Shows original mailing folds, with some brushing to the ink and slightly ragged at the left edge, otherwise in fine condition. The letter is accompanied by its original transmittal envelope, on which the general executes his name in addressing his wife ‘Mrs Wm R Boggs', in black ink. Postmarked at Montgomery on April 29, year indistinct.' Roughly opened at top, with some rodent damage to the left edge, else very good.

Lot: 1168 - WILLIAM S. WALKER

WILLIAM S. WALKER (1822 - 1899) Confederate brigadier general, commanded the 'Tramp Brigade'. Walker was severely wounded and captured at the Battle of Ware Bottom Church during the Bermuda Hundred Campaign. He was struck in the left arm and lost his left leg after he led a charge into the Union line and was subjected to a rifle volley after refusing to surrender, and was then captured. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Atlanta, Jan. 25 (n.y. but postwar), to a major, enclosing an application form and calculating premium charges on an insurance policy. He signs ‘W. S. Walker' at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with the pencil nickname ‘Live Oak' added beside the signature and an additional pencil identifying inscription at the bottom of the second page, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1169 - WILLIAM SMITH

WILLIAM SMITH (1796 - 1887) ‘Extra Billy', Confederate major general who led at Bull Run, on the Peninsula and at Antietam, and as Governor-elect of Virginia took time to lead a regiment at Gettysburg. War-date A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Richmond, April 9, 1864, to his sister. The letter features mostly personal content regarding a recent court case which has gone against Smith's sister, but continues near the end: ‘… I am here alone with [daughter] Mary. My son Thomas after quite a spell of sickness has returned to his Regt. The 36th Va Vols of which he is the Lt. Col. Com[andin]g. [Son] Fred is in the rear of the enemy in the dangerous duty of the partisan. My dear wife and [daughter] Beth are at home, the enemy refusing to let them join me, here…' He signs ‘Wm Smith' in black ink at the conclusion. His handwriting is shaky overall, as is typical, Shows original mailing folds with slight splits thereto, some stabilized with archival tape, and a few small holes appear at the bottom third of the sheet, not affecting legibility, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1170 - WILLIAM T. WOFFORD

WILLIAM T. WOFFORD (1824-1884) Confederate brigadier general, took command of Brig. Gen. Cobb's division following his mortal wounding at Fredericksburg and led it through Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, later wounded at the Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Signed endorsement on a partly-printed document, 1p. legal folio, Bartow County, GA, Oct. 9, 1867, a legal judgment awarding a Thomas J. Wofford, presumably a relative, damages against an A. M. Linn. Thomas Wofford endorses the verso, affirming the receipt of the damages owed on Nov. 21, 1868, with William Wofford adding his signature' Wm T. Wofford Atty' in black ink below. Shows expected folds, with cello tape marks to the edges on the recto, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1171 - WILLIAM WELLS

WILLIAM WELLS (1837-1892) Union brigadier general and Medal of Honor recipient, a brilliant cavalry leader who fought with distinction at Gettysburg on the third day, and repulsed Stuart's cavalry at the Battle of Hanover. Good content and association A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Burlington, VT, April 15, 1889, to fellow officer and historian Henry M. Cist, in part: ‘…I have not seen Gen [Henry V.] Boynton's letters on the Battle of Chicamauga [sic], shall be much pleased to receive a copy of same. Am not able to give you address of Col Chas B Stoughton [commander of the 4th Vermont Infantry], he seems to have dropped out of sight.' He signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, very faintly toned, shows some damp stains to Cist's address at upper left and a tiny loss to the bottom right corner, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1172 - WILLIAM WIRT ADAMS

WILLIAM WIRT ADAMS (1819 - 1888) Confederate brigadier general, formed and enlisted the Wirt Adams Cavalry Regiment which fought at Shiloh and Corinth, harassed Sherman in Mississippi and operated alongside Forrest in Alabama. Good association A.L.S. ‘Wirt Adams', 4pp. 4to., Vicksburg, Feb. 28, 1869, to fellow former Confederate general PIERRE G. T. BEAUREGARD (1818-1893). Adams discusses a proposed business deal in New Orleans, in small part: ‘...I received several letters from Mr Jennings, in which he still manifests great interest in the Lease, and says that Mr Schoder, & his father… are yet desirous of affecting it… I [?] upon them again the necessity of absolute silence, and the cessation of all correspondence, even of the most confidential character, with parties in New Orl[eans]…' Adams closes with an interesting reference to the upcoming inaugural address of their shared foe in the recent war, newly-elected President Ulysses S. Grant: ‘...On Thursday next, I suppose we will be favored with the oracular utterances of the Radical Sphinx, General Grant. I hope the country will breathe freer after he speaks, I confess I expect but little light from that source.' He signs in black ink at the conclusion. Legible with some effort, the letter shows original mailing folds, with insect damage affecting both sheets to varying degrees, with some spots of soiling and a pencil identifying inscription to the final page, otherwise in very good condition overall. In his inaugural address, Grant would strongly urge the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting the federal government or any state from denying or abridging a citizen's right to vote ‘on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude', no doubt to the chagrin of the former Confederates.

Lot: 1173 - WILLIAM WIRT ALLEN

WILLIAM WIRT ALLEN (1835-1894) Confederate brigadier general, known for his command of cavalry, the last appointed major general by Jefferson Davis before the end of the war, but was never confirmed by the Confederate Senate and therefore surrendered as a brigadier. Late war-date manuscript L.S. 1p. 4to., Matthew's Bluff, SC, Jan. 16, 1865, to Col. JOHN WARREN GRIGBSY (1818-1877), chief of staff of Gen. Joseph Wheeler's cavalry corps. In full: ‘I respectfully request authority to send Lt. Crawford Div. Ord[nance] Officer to Augusta Geo, for the purpose of procuring Equipments for the command. Repeated Requisitions have been forwarded for them, but up to this time none have been received. I desire to have the command as thoroughly supplied as possible in arms & accoutrements, in view of the coming Inspection, and think that Lt. Crawford will be able to obtain them.' He signs boldly ‘Wm W. Allen' in black ink at the conclusion, adding his rank ‘Brig Gen; Comdg'. The verso bears a lengthy response from Capt. S. P. Kern, chief ordnance officer of Wheeler's corps, detailing the supplies he has arranged to be delivered to Allen's command and promising more, declining the necessity to send another officer. The verso bears an additional A.E.S. by Col. Grigsby, returning the message to Allen. Shows original mailing folds, toned and with some soiling overall, and with some rodent damage to the right edge, still in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1174 - WILLIAM Y. C. HUMES

WILLIAM Y. C. HUMES (1830 - 1883) Confederate brigadier general captured at Island No. 10, later led a brigade under Wheeler and commanded a division in the Atlanta campaign and against Sherman in the March to the Sea. Good association, war-date manuscript L.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p. ‘Head Qus. Humes Div. Cav.'], Jan. 3, 1863, to Major General Joseph Wheeler. Humes requests the return of a detachment of fifty men from his command, as ‘...Its absence from the Regiment will be a source of continual annoyance to the affairs of the command, and will very materially affect its usefulness…' He signs ‘W Y C Humes' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the left edge and with archival tape mounting remnants to the verso, in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1175 - WINFIELD SCOTT AND BENJAMIN F. BUTLER

WINFIELD SCOTT AND BENJAMIN F. BUTLER (1786 - 1866) Soldier and military tactician who gained prominence as a national hero during the War of 1812. He succeeded to the command of the U.S. Army in 1841 and was hailed as the greatest military leader of his time following his handling of the Mexican War. A.L.S. penned on a folding letter cover, 2pp. 8vo., [n.p.], Apr. 3, 1843. Scott offers a very lengthy comment on the Engineer Corps troops being employed in repairing or improving civilian works in St. Augustine, Florida, stating that they must be placed exclusively under army engineers control. He further notes that troops may have to be turned out into uncompleted works in times of danger, as is the case at Fort Adams and Fort Monroe. Also signed by Gen. THOMAS H. JESSUP (1788-1860). The cover refers to a 'Special Order No. 20' and may have contained another document as well. Near fine. SOLD WITH: BENJAMIN F. BUTLER (1818 - 1893) Union major general, called 'The Beast' for his authoritarian control of occupied New Orleans. Later in the war, he commanded the Army of the James. Envelope sent to Butler and the forwarded along by him: 'Referred to General Marston for his examination & information Benj. F. Butler'. Very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1176 - WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK

WINFIELD SCOTT HANCOCK (1824 - 1886) Union major general severely wounded facing Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, also active at Antietam, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1884, a posthumous MOLLUS award given to Charles Lanman Green (1841-1922), American surgeon who, in 1863, joined the Pennsylvania Vols as a medical doctor. He only served for about 90 days before his unit was disbanded after the Battle of Gettysburg. Wear to edges and light toning thereat, a few creases, else very good. Offered with Green's original medical diploma issued in 1864.

Lot: 1177 - ZEALOUS TOWER REQUESTS A PROMOTION

ZEALOUS TOWER REQUESTS A PROMOTION ZEALOUS B. TOWER (1819 - 1900) Union brigadier general severely wounded at Bull Run, later he fortified Nashville and fought Hood in the region. Lengthy, fine association and content war-date A.L.S. ‘Z. B. Tower' 4pp. 8vo., Nashville, Feb. 12, 1865, to Secretary of the Treasury WILLIAM P. FESSENDEN. Penned on lined sheet and marked ‘Private' at

Lot: 1177A - C.S.A. BUSHWHACKER AND 'SPY' CHARLES BROWNLEE WRITES A LAST LETTER TO HIS MOTHER: 'I AM TO BE SHOT AT TEN O'CLOCK TODAY'

C.S.A. BUSHWHACKER AND 'SPY' CHARLES BROWNLEE WRITES A LAST LETTER TO HIS MOTHER: 'I AM TO BE SHOT AT TEN O'CLOCK TODAY' CHARLES BROWNLEE (circa 1838-1865) was an attorney from Moniteau County in central Missouri who served as a second lieutenant under Lt. Col. John Schnable of Schnable's Battalion, Missouri Cavalry. During a long and destructive 1863 raid through Missouri, Brownlee was captured and charged with murder and robbery as a 'bushwhacker', as well as acting as a Confederate spy. Sentenced to death by a military commission in Boonville, he escaped before his execution and rejoined Shelby's Iron Brigade as a lieutenant. At war's end, he was arrested and ordered to be executed under the 1863 charges. The execution was controversial at the time, as it seemed to violate the amnesty granted to surrendered Confederate troops. However, all appeals for clemency were ignored by Union authorities. Brownlee had claimed to be a lieutenant in the Confederate service, to which General Grenville M. Dodge replied, 'Shoot him at once; he is not a regular Confederate soldier.' Brownlee appealed to Gen. John B. Sanborn, who was without authority in the case, also refused to intercede, saying, 'I shoot my own murderers and robbers and house-burners, and can't show any favors to the enemy's rascals that I won't to my own.' Knowing of his imminent execution, Brownlee wrote this final heartbreaking 4pp. 8vo. letter in Springfield, Il. on May 10, 1865 to his mother. In part: '...Dear Mother, I am yet living and well, but ere the sun will have reached its midday throne my spirit will have gone to God who gave it. I am to be shot at ten o'clock today, according, as I am told, to the sentence of a commission which tried me at Boonville in 1863, but I do not fear to die. I have faced a thousand of the enemy's muskets and have escaped unhurt, but the few I must shortly meet will end my life and troubles. I hope you will not grieve to much over my sad fate, for in a few years at most we will meet again...I have done nothing for which you need ever be ashamed. Those principals of honor which it was ever your care to instill into my bosom I have always cherished and practised but the close of this revolution has drawn me into its vortex and I must perish...I have been permitted to have my likeness taken it is all you can see of me now...I am in the hands of my enemy and must abide his mercy, be that great or small, though they have treated me with kindness. The Rev. James M. Davidson has promised to write to you for me once I am gone...When last I saw you I hoped to see you once more at least and had hoped the time was not that much farther off - but that meeting must be in the other world...Good by to you all, Charles Brownlee'. Brownlee was shot south of town per orders on May 11th, the day after Dodge's last telegram was received. The letter is consigned from a private collection. It has been cited in Guerrilla Warfare in Civil War Missouri, page 403.

Lot: 1178 - 24TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY SOLDIER KILLED AT PICKETT'S CHARGE

24TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY SOLDIER KILLED AT PICKETT'S CHARGE Rare letter written by a Confederate soldier who would be killed during Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg on July 3, a few months hence. The letter, 4pp. 8vo., was penned at 'Camp Near Suffolk', Apr. 25, 1863. Cpl. Joseph L. Hyden, Co. F, 24th Virginia Infantry and part of Kemper's Brigade, writes his cousin, in part: '...We have been moving from place to place, often not seeing our baggage for weeks at a time, and all of the above-mentioned items are hard to obtain. My letters are like angel visits, few and far between, but I hope you will forgive me for my seeming neglect. Well, since I have had the pleasure of seeing you, I have had some experience in soldiering. In February 1862, I re-enlisted, received a furlough, went home, stayed 35 days, then went to Yorktown. I was in the Williamsburg fight and got detached from my regiment, or in fact from the whole army, for when I got to the hospital the army had all gone, and I was sick and could not keep out of the way of the Yankees, as there was a regiment of cavalry there...and infantry within three hundred yards of me, and I had to creep out in the bushes and got a Dr. [who] who put me in a barn, and I succeeded in getting to Petersburg, and from there I got to my brother's. Stayed nearly two months and just got to my regiment in time to participate in the Seven Days' fight and got wounded. I went to Richmond, stayed two weeks, then to Petersburg... stayed two weeks, then home, where I stayed two months, and then returned to my regiment. I have been with the regiment on all marches from Winchester to this place, which has been to Culpeper County, Fredericksburg, Richmond, Chester Station, Petersburg & Goldsboro, North Carolina, Kinston, North Carolina, Franklin Station, Virginia, and then to this place where we have been laying in line of battle for 15 days and have been in two picket fights, the hardest I have ever seen I think we'll return to Blackwater near Franklin Station in a few days, as this is proving to be a merely a foraging expedition. We've secured a great deal of provisions and forage, about all we can get. It wouldn't benefit us much to take the town of Suffolk, with the inevitable loss of life that would follow in charging such a well-fortified and protected place...I received a letter from Bill a short time ago and one from Giles informing me that all our relations in that area are good. As my paperwork is scarce and the enemy is putting up a few shots at our lines, as they do every day, I will close. Write soon and directly to Co. F, 24th Virginia, Kemper's Brigade, Pickett's Division, Longstreet's Corps. My love to all of the family. I am affectionately your cousin, J. F. Hyden...' Top of third page torn off but with no evident loss of text, with records.

Lot: 1179 - (UNION NAVY) USS KINEO SURGEON DESCRIBES HANGINGS UNDER BUTLER’S RULE IN NEW ORLEANS

(UNION NAVY) USS KINEO SURGEON DESCRIBES HANGINGS UNDER BUTLER'S RULE IN NEW ORLEANS A fine content, lengthy war-date letter, 4pp. 4to., New Orleans, June 14, 1862, from U.S. Navy assistant surgeon Aaron S. Oberly of the gunboat USS KINEO to a female friend in Connecticut. Written from aboard his ship, which had participated in the run past Forts Jackson and St. Philip and helped capture the

Lot: 1180 - (UNION NAVY) HOSPITALIZED PAYMASTER PRAISES FORREST’S RAID ON MEMPHIS

(UNION NAVY) HOSPITALIZED PAYMASTER PRAISES FORREST'S RAID ON MEMPHIS A fine content, war-date letter, 4pp. 8vo., Memphis, Sep. 22, 1864, from U.S. Navy paymaster Hugh Nott to an unnamed doctor. Nott, writing from the U.S. Naval Hospital at Memphis, presumably while recuperating, describes Confederate cavalry general Nathan Bedford Forrest's raid on that city on August 21, in part: ‘...you have no doubt heard of Forrests rade into Memphis, it was a brilliant affair on his side & rather reflecting on these Generals who were regulating the price of Squash & Cucumbers about that time, I pledge some blame should be attached to our 100 Day patriots, about 5 thousand of them were stationed around Memphis Forrest captured about 5 hundred of them I am informed if they had not hid themselves he would have the lot… [all sic]' He continues with a remark on the 1864 presidential election: ‘...Thorp, Parker & myself are about the same we differ about Mack [Gen. George B. McClellan, the Democratic candidate] & Abraham, but make up again what do you think are the chances for Mack?… [all sic]' He closes with one more mention of Forrest: ‘… it is half past nine and the boys in the streets are singing out extra Forrests pickets within 4 miles of the city on all sides. I hope he will remain out untill I get my quarterlies to Washington… [all sic]', and signs at the conclusion in black ink. The balance of the letter is primarily social content. Shows original mailing folds, with a pencil identifying inscription at top left on the first page, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1181 - (UNION NAVY) USS CARONDELET SAILOR CHASES HOOD AFTER NASHVILLE

(UNION NAVY) USS CARONDELET SAILOR CHASES HOOD AFTER NASHVILLE A fine content, war-date letter, 4pp. legal folio, East Port, AL, Jan. 15, 1865, from U.S. Navy boilerman John Hagerty of the City-class ironclad gunboat USS CARONDELET, to his wife, Maggie. Hagerty describes his squadron's pursuit of the Army of Tennessee under John Bell Hood following its defeat at the Battle of Nashville, in large

Lot: 1182 - (UNION NAVY) MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON TRANSPORTATION PASS

(UNION NAVY) MISSISSIPPI SQUADRON TRANSPORTATION PASS A fine war-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Cairo, IL, Sep. 1, 1864, a pass issued to U.S. Navy engineer George W. Shallenberger, granting him free passage on ‘any U.S. Naval Transport on the Western waters', being the Mississippi River and its tributaries, by order of Rear Admiral David D. Porter. The pass is signed at bottom right by Porter's fleet captain for the Mississippi Squadron, future Rear Admiral ALEXANDER M. PENNOCK (1813-1876), in black ink. Shows expected vertical folds, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1183 - UNION AMBULANCE CORPS FORAGE REQUISITION

UNION AMBULANCE CORPS FORAGE REQUISITION An interesting, scarce partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 4to., Harpers Ferry, Nov. 5, 1862, a requisition for forage for the horses of the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division of the Ambulance Corps of the 12th Army Corps, established by order of Brig. Gen. Alpheus S. Williams shortly after the battle of Antietam. The requisition is signed twice by a 1st Lt. Commanding the division, and is endorsed as approved at lower left by Capt. THOMAS J. AHL (1839-1887), overall commander of the Ambulance Corps for the 12th Army. Shows period folds, trimmed at the top edge, with one or two small chips at bottom, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1184 - (UNION NAVY) DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE FOR A USS CARONDELET SAILOR

(UNION NAVY) DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE FOR A USS CARONDELET SAILOR A fine war-date partly-printed document, 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p., likely Cairo, IL], April 3, 1863, a discharge certificate for Seaman 1st Class Charles Wilson of the City-class ironclad gunboat USS CARONDELET, signed boldly at lower left by her third commander, JOHN MCLEOD MURPHY (1827-1871) and countersigned by her paymaster, Francis M. Hawley. Shows a horizontal fold at center, slightly ragged at the bottom edge, and with archival tape residue top the verso, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. USS CARONDELET would have one of the most active service lives of any of the Union's river gunboats, participating in the captures of Forts Henry and Donelson, the passing of Island No. 10, and the bombardments of Fort Pillow and Memphis. She would suffer heavy damage in action against the ironclad CSS ARKANSAS as the latter forced he way out of the Yazoo river to Vicksburg. After her transfer to the Navy, she would participate in the ill-fated Steel's Bayou Expedition and would bombard Vicksburg until that city's surrender, before joining the Red River Expedition and then attempting to suppress Confederate batteries at Nashville.

Lot: 1185 - CAMP DOUGLAS FUEL REQUISITION

CAMP DOUGLAS FUEL REQUISITION War-date, partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Chicago, July, 1862, a requisition for fuel for Co. A, 69th Regt. Infantry, signed by Captain JOHN FRANKLIN LASH (1838-1899). Camp Douglas became a Confederate POW camp in early 1862, but by the time of our document it had been repurposed as a Union training camp. It became a permanent POW camp in January 1863, earning the moniker ‘The North's Andersonville' for its harsh conditions. Very good.

Lot: 1186 - ‘SPEECH OF THE HON. W. H. SEWARD, ON THE ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE SUBJECT OF SLAVERY’

‘SPEECH OF THE HON. W. H. SEWARD, ON THE ADMISSION OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE SUBJECT OF SLAVERY' A scarce contemporary printing of a notable pre-Civil War anti-slavery speech, ‘Speech of the Hon. W. H. Seward, on the Admission of California, and the Subject of Slavery; Delivered in the United States Senate, on Monday, March 11, 1850', (Boston: Redding & Company), 1850, 26pp. 8vo., the text of the speech made by newly-elected New York senator and future Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln WILLIAM H. SEWARD (1801-1872), opposing the provisions of the Compromise of 1850 which strengthened fugitive slave acts in exchange for the admission of California into the Union as a free state. Seward would invoke a "higher law than the Constitution" in the speech, which was widely reprinted and made Seward the leading anti-slavery advocate in the Senate. The paper covers are present but show some losses from rodent damage or similar means, and are moderately soiled, with a pencil notation and a ‘New York State Library' ownership stamp at the top edge of the front cover, and with some damp stains to the pages throughout, still in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1187 - 'HISTORY OF THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT UNITED STATES INFANTRY'

'HISTORY OF THE THIRTEENTH REGIMENT UNITED STATES INFANTRY' Scarce book: 'History of the Thirteenth Regiment United States Infantry. Compiled from Regimental Records and Other Sources' by U[lysses] G[rant] McAlexander (Fort McDowell, CA: Frank D. Gunn), 1905. First edition, 328pp. Portrait frontis., illustrated with portraits, plates, maps, in original (faded) blue cloth with gilt titles. Inscribed on the front flyleaf by Capt. Frederick W. Fuger of the 13th Regiment to his son. Dornbusch II-1670. A fine history of this brave regiment's fighting in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1188 - [JOHN LETCHER]

[JOHN LETCHER] (1813 - 1884) Confederate Governor of Virginia who was succeeded by ‘Extra Billy' Smith and imprisoned for several months following the South's surrender. Scarce imprint, ‘Message of The Governor of Virginia and Accompanying Documents' (Richmond: William F. Ritchie, 1862), 14pp. 8vo., the text of Letcher's 1861 address to the state, in paper wraps. File holes at left, light wear to cover and toning to interior pages, good.

Lot: 1189 - CONFEDERATE TEXAS: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE REFUSES CONSCRIPTION

CONFEDERATE TEXAS: JUSTICE OF THE PEACE REFUSES CONSCRIPTION Interesting manuscript legal D.S. 3pp. legal folio, Bastrop County, March 17, 1865, a petition from Joseph B. Long, a justice of the peace in Caldwell Co. State of Tx. ‘…praying the writ of Habeas Corpus…that he is illegally restrained of his liberty by one Capt. Alexander Cowan of the Reserve corps of said county and his Lieuts. Robert Burton, Frederick Houston and Sergeant E. R. Thompson of said command that they assume the right and are holding [Long] bound to the Military Service of the Confederate States of America, and propose to send your applicant to the Army of the Confederate States…'. Long states that as a Justice of the Peace who was elected Aug. 1, 1864, he is ‘…not liable for military duty…'. Twice signed by Long at conclusion. Weakened folds, else very good.

Lot: 1190 - CONFEDERATE CURRENCY

CONFEDERATE CURRENCY Three Confederate notes: $5.00, issued Richmond, Feb. 17, 1864, No. 43232; $5.00, issued Richmond, Feb. 17, 1864, No. 44671, and $20.00, issued Richmond, Sept. 2, 1861, No. 13112. All three exhibit light wear, overall very good.

Lot: 1191 - JEFFERSON DAVIS DESPERATELY SEEKS FUNDS TO MAINTAIN CONFEDERATE OPERATIONS IN THE WESTERN THEATER

JEFFERSON DAVIS DESPERATELY SEEKS FUNDS TO MAINTAIN CONFEDERATE OPERATIONS IN THE WESTERN THEATER Scarce pamphlet ‘Message of the President, Richmond, Jan. 5, 1865 to the Senate and House of Representatives….a communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, covering estimates of additional appropriations required for the service of the Agency of the Department West of the Mississippi. Jefferson Davis'. 4pp. 8vo. By January 1865, the Confederacy was geographically splintered, with the Trans-Mississippi Department -- comprising Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Indian Territory -- largely cut off from the capital in Richmond following the fall of Vicksburg in 1863. This fracturing caused considerable and financial duress, and our document reflects the Confederacy's desperation to secure and distribute funds to maintain its administrative and military operations in the West. Light toned and very good.

Lot: 1192 - CONFEDERATE BOND AND CURRENCY (3)

CONFEDERATE BOND AND CURRENCY (3) Lot of three pieces includes a C.S.A. $1,000 bond, June 1, 1863, unsigned and unissues, all coupons attached; a $10 C.S.A. note, Richmond, Feb. 17, 1864, and a $5.00 C.S.A. note, Feb. 17, 1864. Notes are worn.

Lot: 1193 - 'SOUTHERN RIGHTS MARCH'

'SOUTHERN RIGHTS MARCH' Rare imprint 'Southern Rights March Respectfully Dedicated to General Sterling Price', a work for piano by B. R. Lignoski, published by George Willig, Baltimore, 1853. 6pp. 10 x 13 in. A beautiful piece with Confederate flag on the front cover, undoubtedly issued during the Civil War. Disbound. A few light pencil notes to the cover, else fine.

Lot: 1194 - 'STAR SPANGLED BANNER' SHEET MUSIC

'STAR SPANGLED BANNER' SHEET MUSIC Civil War-era sheet music with lyrics, the 'Star Spangled Banner", 4pp. approx. 9.75 x 12.5 in., lithographed by P. S. Duval and Son, Phila. Last page bears some foxing, else very good. A nice display piece.

Lot: 1195 - (5TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLS.) GEORGE W. NASON

(5TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLS.) GEORGE W. NASON Private George Warren Nason (1834–1913) was a soldier in Company I of the 5th Massachusetts Infantry (also known as the 5th Massachusetts Militia Regiment). He was one of the 'Minute Men of '61' that responded to Lincoln's first call for troops on April 15, 1861 and was wounded and captured at the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, when he was shot in the left leg and took a sabre cut through his cap. Despite his wounds, he escaped in the night and rejoined his regiment. He would be wounded twice more during the war. Rare signed book: 'History and Complete Roster of the Massachusetts Regiments Minute Men of '61' by George W. Nason (Boston: Smith & McCance), 1910. 412pp. 8vo. in blue cloth with gilt titles, spine ends worn and corners slightly bumped, else very good. Nason inscribes and signs the book beneath his frontis portrait, April 26, 19188. This book is a detailed account of the Massachusetts volunteers who defended the Union, including personal sketches and portraits. The 5th Massachusetts Militia served three terms (90-day, 9-month, and 100-day), notably fighting in the First Battle of Bull Run and guarding fortifications around Baltimore. This book is regarded as a primary source for identifying Massachusetts soldiers from the early part of the war.

Lot: 1196 - WILLIAM C. QUANTRILL CARTE DE VISITE

WILLIAM C. QUANTRILL CARTE DE VISITE A scarce carte de visite, 2.25 x 3.75 in. sepia, featuring a chest-up illustration of Confederate guerrilla leader WILLIAM C. QUANTRILL (1837-1865) in civilian clothing. The verso bears the backstamp of E. & H. T. Anthony of New York. The corners have been trimmed, and the verso shows a pencil identifying inscription, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1197 - (UNION NAVY) NAVAL OFFICERS’ CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPHS (4)

(UNION NAVY) NAVAL OFFICERS' CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPHS (4) A fine lot of four Civil War-era carte de visite photographs, all portraits of U.S. Navy officers, includes: a full-length view of future Rear Admiral THOMAS H. PATTERSON (1820-1889), 2.25 x 4 in. sepia, showing him in uniform and taken circa 1862. The photographer's stamp ‘Brady New York' appears at the bottom edge of the recto, while the verso bears the backstamp of Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries of New York. The bottom right corner of the photographic print is slightly detached from the card, and the verso shows a pencil identifying inscription, else very good. WITH: a Civil War-era, full-length view in uniform of future Rear Admiral HENRY F. PICKING (1840-1899), 2.5 x 3.75 in. sepia, likely as commander of the monitor USS NAHANT. The photographer's stamp ‘Brady Washington' appears at the bottom edge of the recto, while Picking signs in black ink on the verso (no backstamp). Shows a pencil identifying inscription to the verso, with minor bumps to the corners, else very good. WITH: a war-date, full-length view in uniform of Lt. Commander ALLEN V. REED (1838-1917), 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, with ‘Wyman, Photographer Rockport, N. Y.' backstamp, also signed by him on the verso in black ink, adding his rank ‘Lieut U. S. N.' and the date ‘Decr 1863.' Shows minor bumps to the corners, else very good. WITH: a Civil War-era, three-fourths length view in uniform of surgeon HENRY C. NELSON, 2.25 x 3.75 in. sepia, no backstamp, with a possible faint signature in pencil beneath the image and a signature with rank and sentiment in black ink on the verso. Shows some spotting, else very good.

Lot: 1198 - (UNION NAVY) SAILORS’ CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPHS (4)

(UNION NAVY) SAILORS' CARTE DE VISITE PHOTOGRAPHS (4) A fine lot of four Civil War-era carte de visite photographs, all portraits of U.S. Navy personnel, includes: a chest-up view of paymaster GEORGE DABNEY in uniform, 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, with the stamp of photographer W. L. Richardson of Lima, Peru in the plate. On the verso, Dabney pens ‘Yours Truly Old ‘Dab' A. A. Paym. U. S. N.' with the name of this ship, the sidewheel gunboat USS MOHONGO. The verso additionally shows several pencil biographical inscriptions, with minor separation between the photographic print and the backing card, and a small chip at top right, else very good. WITH: a nearly full-length, seated view of carpenter HIRAM L. DIXON in uniform, 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, with ‘Ferret, Phot. Nice.' stamp beneath the image, and a large ‘Ferret' backstamp. Dixon signs the verso with his initials in black ink, adding a sentiment. The verso further shows a pencil identifying inscription, and the top corners have been clipped, else very good. WITH: a waist-up, seated view of Lt. Commander RUFUS K. DUER in uniform, 2.5 x 4.25 in. sepia, with ‘Silli a Nice & Vichy' photographer's stamp beneath the image, and their full backstamp on the verso. Duer signs the verso in black ink at the top edge, adding his rank. Shows a horizontal crease at center, with a minor loss to the top left corner, and with a pencil biographical inscription to the verso, else very good. WITH: a waist-up, seated view of asst. engineer THOMAS J. W. COOPER in uniform, 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, with ‘A Pacelli Phot.' stamp beneath the image and full A. Pacelli of Nice backstamp on the verso. Cooper signs along the right edges of the verso in black ink, adding a sentiment, his service, location and the date ‘Jan'y 6, 1868.' Shows an approx 2 in. vertical tear at center, mended on the verso with cello tape, with the top corners clipped and a pencil identifying inscription to the verso, else very good. Four pieces.

Lot: 1199 - OVERSIZE PORTRAIT OF A CIVIL WAR OFFICER

OVERSIZE PORTRAIT OF A CIVIL WAR OFFICER A stunning oversize post-war sepia photographic portrait, 16 x 20 in. [sight], showing a highly decorated one-star Union cavalry general in a waist-up pose. Emblazoned on his chest are medals including: Society of the Army of the Potomac with crossed cavalry swords and cannons; ribbon with a shamrock indicating that he was a part of the Second Corps in the Army of the Potomac, and a MOLLUS medal. He also wears brigadier general's epaulets, and a sash tight across chest. Set into a handsome period frame measuring 25 x 29 in. which bears the remnants of a label on verso reading: ‘[?] & Kenney Photographers and Dealers of…Picture Mouldings…Opposite Washington Park…'. In fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1200 - (UNION NAVY) MIDSHIPMAN HENRY M. RIDGELY SIGNED CARTE DE VISITE

(UNION NAVY) MIDSHIPMAN HENRY M. RIDGELY SIGNED CARTE DE VISITE A fine Civil War-era carte de visite photograph, 2.5 x 4.25 in. sepia, a seldom-encountered full-length view of U.S. Navy midshipman Henry M. Ridgely in uniform, likely taken upon his ascension to that rank and his admission to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1862, aged 13-15. His uniform clearly shows appropriate Civil War-era lapel insignia and buttons, while his overcoat and cap, again with insignia, rest on a plinth beside him. The verso shows the backstamp of photographer F. Kindler of Newport, Rhode Island, and Ridgely signs in black ink at the bottom edge. Shows pencil identifying inscriptions to the verso, with minor soiling and chips to the corners of the photographic print, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1201 - (BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM)

(BENJAMIN F. CHEATHAM) (1820 - 1886) Confederate major general and corps commander with the Army of Tennessee. He saw action from Shiloh to Atlanta. Inflicted many casualties on William T. Sherman's army at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Carte de visite photograph in uniform, by Anthony. Very good.

Lot: 1202 - (GEORGE H. THOMAS)

(GEORGE H. THOMAS) (1816 - 1870) Union major general, ‘The Rock of Chickamauga', Thomas led at Chickamauga, Shiloh, Atlanta and Franklin. A carte de visite photograph, 2.5 x 4 in. sepia, featuring a chest-up view of Thomas in uniform, with his signature and rank in the plate below the portrait. The verso shows the backstamp of photographers Chambers & Dunn of Erie, Pennsylvania. Shows a very small tear and a few spots of soiling to the photo print, with slight bumps to the edges, otherwise in very good overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Thomas.

Lot: 1203 - MARYLAND CIVIL WAR AND LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY BUTTON COLLECTION, (49)

MARYLAND CIVIL WAR AND LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY BUTTON COLLECTION(49) A collection of 49 Union uniform buttons from Maryland, most of which are National Guard or state militia, generally 22mm dia., with the state's coat of arms at center. Issued by the Waterbury Button Co., J. Cobb, and other manufacturers. Includes five cuff-size buttons, 15mm dia. ca.1880-1920 and one button, 22mm. dia., with initials ‘GFG'. Condition varies widely from very good to worn, crushed, or ‘dug' condition. All buttons are neatly housed in individual plastic boxes within a Riker case. Should be viewed.

Lot: 1204 - CIVIL WAR BUTTON AND BUCKLE GROUP

CIVIL WAR BUTTON AND BUCKLE GROUP A collection of 11 Union soldiers' brass buttons, 10 of which are 22mm dia. and examples in various conditions from North Carolina, Iowa, Vermont, and other states, with one cuff button measuring 15mm., badly rusted. WITH: an M1839 US belt plate, corrosion to verso with a rusted nail thereat. Together, 12 items.

Lot: 1205 - UNION GENERAL DAN SICKLES’ CRUTCH

UNION GENERAL DAN SICKLES' CRUTCH DANIEL E. SICKLES (1825-1914) Union major general who commanded a brigade at Chancellorsville and Gettysburg, where his rash advance in the Peach Orchard nearly caused a Union rout, and cost Sickles his leg when it was smashed by a Confederate cannonball. A most unusual relic, a 54 in. tall underarm crutch consisting of a single pole of wood split vertically and with a wood grip inserted at the midpoint, and with a carved wood underarm rest at top. The base is fitted with a gutta-percha foot, secured with several iron pins or nails and showing some losses. The crutch is attributed to Sickles' ownership and use following the loss of his leg at Gettysburg, and is accompanied by a handwritten note from Sickles' grandson, a Peter McKinney of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, dated Nov. 17, 2003, in full: ‘I being of sound mind and body, do declare that these crutches were the Personal belongings of America civil war, General Daniel E. Sickles. My Great, Grandfather [all sic]', signed at the conclusion. Although fitted for a prosthetic leg, Sickles preferred to use crutches throughout his postwar career, as a visual reminder of his sacrifice to the Union. Most extant photographs of Sickles from this period depict him using two crutches of the style presented here. The whereabouts of the second crutch alluded to in the enclosed note is unknown. Sickles' amputated leg bone was donated to the Army Medical Museum, where he visited it on display on several occasions, once allegedly berating the museum for not preserving his foot as well. It is still on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine.

Lot: 1206 - MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET BY E. ROBINSON

MODEL 1861 CONTRACT RIFLE-MUSKET BY E. ROBINSON A scarce U.S. Model 1861 percussion rifle-musket in .58 caliber, 31.75 in. barrel, 47.75 in. overall. The lockplate bears the manufacturer's rollmark ‘E. Robinson New York' ahead of a federal eagle over ‘U. S.', with the manufacturing date ‘1864' behind the hammer. The top of the breech end of the barrel is marked with the barely-legible date ‘1864', while the barrel face below bears the proof marks ‘V' over ‘P' over an eagle's head. The left-hand barrel flat is marked with a star and the initials ‘L. L. [possibly E] M.' The two extant barrel bands are marked with the letter ‘U', and the top tang of the buttplate is marked ‘U. S.'; no further markings or cartouches to the stock are visible. The action cocks and fires crisply, while the bore shows very little extant rifling at the muzzle. The metal components show a brown finish overall, with scattered patches of pitting. The screws retaining the lockplate appear to be later replacements. The barrel has been cut short from its original length, and the stock has been cut back to the second barrel band. The stock shows two tight 2 in. cracks before the front tang of the trigger guard, with expected handling marks and dings overall. The original sights have been removed and replaced with a rather crude, soldered-on fixed notch rear sight and blade front sight. An appropriate ramrod is present, secured beneath the barrel by the barrel bands. NRA grade just good, estimated accordingly. This firm produced approx. 30,000 Model 1861 rifle-muskets under U.S. Government contract during the Civil War. Antique/black powder, no FFL or C&R required.

Lot: 1207 - U.S. SMALL PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE

U.S. SMALL PATTERN 1839 BELT PLATE A pre-Civil War U.S. Pattern 1839 ‘baby' belt plate, 2.75 x 1.5 in., featuring a hollow cast-brass face displaying the initials ‘U S'. The reverse is lead filled and fitted with a single arrow-style hook and tongue. The face shows areas of dark patina and a few dings overall, with the lead backing intact. In very good overall condition. While obsolete by the time of the Civil War, these buckles remained in use by many volunteers and state militias.

Lot: 1208 - AMES 1864 ‘NCO’ SWORD

AMES 1864 ‘NCO' SWORD A Civil War-era sword made by the Ames Manufacturing Co. in Chicopee Massachusetts, 32 in. blade, 38 in. overall, with a colored brass handguard, cross guard, and coiled hilt mimicking wire wrapping. Some oxidation to the blade, but overall, still quite bright, though heavily chipped along the edge indicating extensive use. Marked on the ricasso ‘U.S. A.D.K 1864' likely those of an inspector, with the other side being maker-marked by Ames. Housed within leather scabbard, bearing a near complete split at the center. Swords such as these were used by noncommissioned Union officers on foot in battles of the Civil War.

Lot: 1209 - CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN’S M1840 SWORD

CIVIL WAR MUSICIAN'S M1840 SWORD Fine German-made sword, 28 in. blade, 34.5 overall, with a simple hilt design made of bronze, including the grip which is made to resemble woven wire. Ricasso stamped with maker's mark: ‘R&C' for the R. Rohrig and Company, Solingen. The blade exhibits minor pitting and wear, still very good.

Lot: 1210 - U.S. NAVY MODEL 1861 CUTLASS (REPRODUCTION)

U.S. NAVY MODEL 1861 CUTLASS (REPRODUCTION) A modern reproduction U.S. Navy M1861 cutlass, 26 in. blade, 31.74 in. overall, produced in India by Windlass Steelcrafts and so marked on either side of the ricasso, along with facsimile U.S. Navy model name and Ames Manufacturing Co. marks. With brass-mounted leather scabbard and hanger. In very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1211 - 'THE PEPPERRELLS IN AMERICA'

'THE PEPPERRELLS IN AMERICA' Scarce imprint: 'The Pepperrells in America' by Cecil H.C. Howard (Salem: Essex Institute), 1906. 106pp. 8vo., bound in red cloth and red leather with gilt title and raised hubs on spine, Frank C. Deering Collection sticker to front pastedown. A very detailed genealogy of the distinguished Pepperell Family from William Pepperrell to approximately the date of publication. Fine condition.

Lot: 1212 - 1780S TRADE, LAND GRABS, AND THE MARBOIS-LONGCHAMPS AFFAIR

1780S TRADE, LAND GRABS, AND THE MARBOIS-LONGCHAMPS AFFAIR Interesting A.L.S. 4pp. legal folio, ‘Stratford Place' [London], May 4, 1785, penned by an unnamed merchant in London to his agent in America regarding difficulties in his trade and land concerns as well as mentioning the infamous Marbois-Longchamps diplomatic incident. In part: ‘…I have received both of your long

Lot: 1213 - 'THE HISTORY OF NEW-ENGLAND CONTAINING AN IMPARTIAL ACCOUNT OF THE CIVIL AND ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS OF THE COUNTRY TO 1700...'

'THE HISTORY OF NEW-ENGLAND CONTAINING AN IMPARTIAL ACCOUNT OF THE CIVIL AND ECCLESIASTICAL AFFAIRS OF THE COUNTRY TO 1700...' Rare pair of important volumes: 'The History of New-England: Containing an Impartial Account of the Civil and Ecclesiastical Affairs Of the Country, to the Year of Our Lord, 1700 ; to which is added, The Present State of New-England: With a New and Accurate Map of the Country, and an Appendix containing their Present Charter, their Ecclesiastical Discipline, and their Municipal-Laws', by Daniel Neal. Printed for J. Clark, at the Bible & Crown in the Poultry, R. Ford, at the Angel in the Poultry, and R. Cruttenden, at the Bible and Three Crowns, in Cheapside, London, 1720. First edition, two volumes in full leather, very good condition. Pagination correct per Howe's listing for the first edition. The map following the table of contents is in fine condition, save two trivial marginal splits which do not detract. A library label and a few ink notes appear on the front pastedown of both volumes, and there is some offset staining to the margins of both title pages from the leather covers, otherwise the contents are excellent. A trove of information on pre-Revolution America, its history, government, religious regulations, charters, and laws. Daniel Neal (1678-1743) was an English historian and minister, a dissenting divine and ecclesiastical writer of considerable eminence.

Lot: 1214 - BANASTRE TARLETON

BANASTRE TARLETON (1754-1833) British cavalry colonel during the Revolutionary War, notorious for the massacre of Continental soldiers during the Battle of Waxhaws. Later a Liverpool MP and strong supporter of slavery. Scarce A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., [London], Dec. 19, 1820, to booksellers Cadell & Davies. Tarleton somewhat peevishly asks for an explanation of his accounts, in part: ‘...I am desirous of some explanation, relative to the Campaigns, published at your House many years ago. Repeatedly have I written for a copy with a preface; but a silence on your part as unexpected as unsatisfactory has prevailed. A good many copies of with the preface were printed, and very few have met my eye. I should therefore be glad of a general amount from the beginning of our dealings accompanied with some explanations of the late proceedings…' He signs at the conclusion in black ink, adding his rank ‘General & G. C. B.' Shows original mailing folds, with ink show-through to both pages, a pencil identifying inscription at the top of the first page, and a triangular loss to the edge of the integral cover, otherwise in very good to fine condition overall.

Lot: 1215 - BEVERLY ROBINSON

BEVERLY ROBINSON (1721 – 1792) Virginia-born soldier who became a wealthy colonist of the Province of New York and is best known as a Loyalist during the American Revolution. In 1777 Robinson formed the Loyal American Regiment, which became very active in the Revolution. He also worked with the British secret service, particularly in switching the allegiances of Continental general Benedict Arnold in the Andre Affair. At the time of his betrayal, Gen. Arnold was using the confiscated Robinson home as his headquarters, as was Continental Army commander-in-chief George Washington. Captured spy André was brought to the house and following Andre's trial and sentencing British commanding general Sir Henry Clinton sent a delegation to Gen. Washington that included Robinson as a character witness for Andre, to plead for the Major's life. During the war, the Revolutionary government of New York confiscated the Philipse Patent lands because of Robinson's public allegiance to Britain. Following Britain's defeat, the Robinsons retired to Britain with some of their family. Scarce partly-printed D.S., 1p. folio, 'Fredericksburgh', Nov.. 27, 1773, an indenture in which Robinson leases a 259 acre tract of land, apparently an orchard, to Samuel Towner for an indeterminate period of time. Nicely signed at bottom. A few tiny ink burned spots, else very good. Following Britain's defeat, the Robinsons retired to Britain with some of their family. In spite of a provision in the 1783 Treaty of Paris advocating restitution for their losses, no compensation was ever paid the Robinson family by the United States.

Lot: 1216 - ARTHUR ST. CLAIR

ARTHUR ST. CLAIR (1734 - 1818) Revolutionary War major general serving at Trenton and Princeton, commanded Ft. Ticonderoga, President of the Continental Congress and first governor of the Northwest Territory. Good content D.S. 'Ar. St. Clair', 1p. 12 x 3.5 in., Bedford Co., Pa., July 16, 1772. As Justice of Bedford County, St. Clair makes a sweeping order commanding that the sheriff arrest twelve men and women in his jurisdiction for 'divers Felonies Trespasses and other misdeeds within the said County perpetrated...' for which they had been indicted. Slight uneven toning, a pinhole in the text, otherwise very good.

Lot: 1217 - JOSEPH BRANT 'THAYENDANEGEA'

JOSEPH BRANT 'THAYENDANEGEA' ‘JOSEPH BRANT' (1743-1807) Mohawk military leader remembered for his efforts in unifying upper New York Indian tribes and leading them in raids against patriot communities in support of Great Britain's efforts to repress the rebellion. The town of Brantford, Ontario, bears his name. Rare signature with both his Native American and anglicized name ‘Jos. Brant Thayendanegea', penned on a small sheet. Mounted, very good.

Lot: 1218 - THOMAS PRENTICE'S THANKSGIVING SERMON FOR THE TAKING OF CAPE BRETON

THOMAS PRENTICE'S THANKSGIVING SERMON FOR THE TAKING OF CAPE BRETON Rare imprint: 'A Sermon Preached at Charlestown on a General Thanksgiving, July 18, 1745 for the Reduction of Cape-Breton, by an Army of New-England Volunteers, Under the Command of the Honourable William Pepperell, Esq., Lieutenant-General and Commander in Chief. With the Assistance of a British Squadron, commanded by Peter Warren, Esq...' (Boston: Rogers and Fowle), 1745. 40pp. 8vo., bound in quarter blue leather with gilt title to spine, marbled endpapers. Some surface chipping to edge of spine, otherwise fine. Rev. Thomas Prentice's sermon for the taking of Cape Breton, delivered on July 18, 1745, celebrated the successful New England capture of the French fortress of Louisbourg. In the sermon, Prentice praised the volunteers, viewing the victory as a testament to divine providence and Protestant deliverance. It was preached at Charlestown, Massachusetts, during a day of public thanksgiving ordered by Governor William Shirley following the surrender of the Cape Breton fortress. He specifically honored the army led by Lieutenant-General William Pepperrell, backed by the British squadron under Commodore Peter Warren. Prentice drew heavily on the Old Testament, utilizing verses from 2 Chronicles and Judges (particularly the story of Deborah and Barak) to frame the colonial victory against French 'unrighteous enemies'. He emphasized that human bravery was secondary to the intervention of God, who guided the New England forces to victory against impossible odds.

Lot: 1219 - CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNT BONHOMME RICHARD VERSUS HMS SERAPIS

CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNT BONHOMME RICHARD VERSUS HMS SERAPIS Fine account of the naval engagement between the Continental Navy vessel BONHOMME RICHARD under the command of Capt. John Paul Jones and HMS SERAPIS, commanded by Capt. Richard Pearson as related in 'The Gentleman's Magazine', 50pp. 8vo., London, Oct. 1779 (disbound). The journal publishes a letter from Pearson written from confinement aboard a French warship on Oct. 6, 1779 - 13 days after the battle - describing the engagement, the crippling of Jones' Bonhomme Richard, the bloodshed and destruction rained upon the Serapis, and the number of dead and wounded. Very good. Pearson was considered a hero in Britain after the battle. He was knighted, and received presents from the merchants and the freedoms of several towns. Jones was later asked how he felt about Pearson being knighted, and reportedly replied: 'I'd like to meet him on the high seas again; I'll make him a lord!'

Lot: 1220 - EDWARD HAND

EDWARD HAND (1744 - 1802) Revolutionary War general who commanded troops at Long Island and Trenton, and as Adjutant General assisted Washington at Yorktown. Manuscript D.S. 1p. 12mo., [n.p.], Dec. 4, 1794, a receipt for quarterly interest received by Hand as interest on his 'public Securities'. Mounted, near fine.

Lot: 1221 - ELISHA COOKE, JR.

ELISHA COOKE, JR. (1678-1737) Physician and politician from Massachusetts, Speaker of the House, and the leader of the 'popular party', a faction in the Massachusetts House that resisted encroachment by royal officials on colonial rights embodied in the Massachusetts Charter. The Boston Caucus was established around 1719 by Cooke, and it later was instrumental in building the influence of Samuel Adams. Rare A.D.S., 1p. 16mo., Boston, May 3, 1721, to 'Coll. Hutchinson'. In part: '...Please to discount Thirty Two pounds off the land of Mr. John Waldo's due to your self & the other owners of the Mills the sum of Thirty five pounds which he hath payd Me on Account of three Eighths of Gouverneur [?]...' Margins a bit rough, else very good condition.

Lot: 1222 - FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR TOMAHAWK

FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR TOMAHAWK Classic tomahawk from the period of the French and Indian Wars, this ca. 1750 tomahawk, 21.75 in. long, is constructed on a long wooden haft, with beautiful tiger patterned grain, and fitted with a removable bronze spike at top and features a one-piece 4.5 in. wide brass blade head, with a desirable spike for fighting. This style was often used for trade or ceremonies rather than battle. The handle has an old split at top where the bronze spike is seated, which has been repaired with two period nails. Blade slightly loose due to shrinkage of the wood handle, else very good.

Lot: 1223 - GEORGE WALDO BROWNE

GEORGE WALDO BROWNE (1851 - 1930) American novelist, poet, historian, lecturer, and public speaker. He wrote over 100 serials and books, and more than 1000 short stories and articles, which were published in the Saturday Journal, the Banner Weekly, Golden Days, Argosy, Good News, Golden Hours, Young People, and elsewhere. He also contributed thirteen stories to the Nickel Library. Important small notebook, 42pp. 8vo., Browne's personal compilation of about 70 of his printed poems pasted within, nearly every work bearing his pencil corrections and additions to the printed text. Also present is separate page in his hand bearing a preface to one of his works, this also with his pencil corrections, along with three publications bearing some of his work and four postcards promoting his works, his candidacy for public office, etc. Cover to the notebook is chipped and a page disbound, generally very good.

Lot: 1224 - JEDEDIAH HUNTINGTON

JEDEDIAH HUNTINGTON (1743 - 1818) Revolutionary War brigadier general who repulsed the raid on Danbury, and served on the courts martial of Charles Lee and Major John Andre. War-date partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Hartford, Jan. 28, 1779, a 'Pay Table' order that Capt. Thomas Brown be paid the sum of 44.5.4 pounds. Very good. A Major Thomas Brown is shown as being buried in Coventry, Ct. though little additional information is available.

Lot: 1225 - LATE MODEL COPY CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1777 MUSKET BY NAVY ARMS CO.

LATE MODEL COPY CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1777 MUSKET BY NAVY ARMS CO. A modern reproduction French Model 1777 ‘Charleville' musket, .69 caliber, 44.75 in. barrel, 59.5 in. overall, manufactured in Japan by Miroku and retailed by Navy Arms Co. The lockplate is marked ‘Charleville' beneath a fleur-de-lis stamp, while the barrel tang is marked ‘Japan' and the left-hand side of the barrel at the breech is marked ‘Navy Arms Co. Ridgefield N.J.', with the serial number ‘2261'. The lock cocks and fires crisply, but the hammer is missing its upper jaw. The bore is unobstructed, and the metal fittings show a dark patina that rubs off easily; both could be easily cleaned. The stock is soiled and shows a few handling marks overall, but no cracks or chips. The buttplate is heavily oxidized. With cleaning and minor parts replacement, would make a fine Revolutionary War reenactor's weapon. Antique/black powder, no FFL or C&R required.

Lot: 1226 - SUBSISTENCE DOCUMENT FOR FRASER’S HIGHLANDERS

SUBSISTENCE DOCUMENT FOR FRASER'S HIGHLANDERS Manuscript D.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Dec. 25, 1780 – Feb. 23, 1881, providing the salaries for men in the 2nd Battalion, 71st Regiment of the British Army, officially known as the 71st Regiment of Foot. It includes the accounting for: ‘…40 Sergeants…40 Corporals…22 Drummer & Pipers…500 Privates, includ'g 40 Cons[cripted] Men…' The list continues at bottom: ‘…61 days subsistence to 1 Sergeant, 5 Corporals, 3 Drummers & 107 Privates, Prisoners, with the Rebels…'. Signed by Capt. of the 71st, Alexander Sutherland. Very good condition. Fraser's Highlanders was a British regiment raised in Scotland in 1775 for service in the American Revolutionary War. Between 1779-1781, the regiment was actively engaged in the Battle of Brier Creek, in defeating the American-French siege of Savannah, leading the city's surrenderer during Siege of Charleston, and securing a major British victory in the Battle of Camden in 1780.

Lot: 1227 - SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1875 FACSIMILE BOOK

SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1875 FACSIMILE BOOK An excessively rare book, privately printed and published, [Philadelphia], 1875, approx. 300pp. approx. 12 x 18 in., an important collection of engravings from original paintings and drawings, the vast majority reproducing signed writings (mostly autograph letters signed) by all of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence obtained from various collections. Additional facsimiles are included from George Washington, Martha Washington, Robert Morris, John Marshall, Samuel Chew, Lafayette, James Hogg, Robert Fulton, John Paul Jones, John Fitch, Cornwallis, Cotton Mather, Uncas, Francis Marion, Israel Putnam, Daniel Boone, Samuel Adams, and dozens of others military, government, and notable figures. Front cover neatly detached, a few of the first and last pages bearing some foxing, else very good. The Library of Philadelphia has one copy of this book, and claims theirs is the only copy in existence!

Lot: 1228 - 'THE JOURNAL OF ANDREW ELLICOTT', 1803 FIRST EDITION, COMPLETE

'THE JOURNAL OF ANDREW ELLICOTT', 1803 FIRST EDITION, COMPLETE Rare and most desirable book: 'The Journal of Andrew Ellicott, late commissioner on behalf of the United States during part of the year 1796, the years 1797, 1798, 1799, and part of the year 1800: for determining the boundary between the United States and the Possessions of His Catholic Majesty in America, containing occasional

Lot: 1229 - 'TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF AMERICA, IN THE YEARS 1809, 1810, AND 1811...'

'TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF AMERICA, IN THE YEARS 1809, 1810, AND 1811...' Especially rare and desirable book: 'Travels in the Interior of America, in the Years 1809, 1810, and 1811; Including a description of the Upper Louisiana , Together With the States of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee, With the Illinois and Western Territories...' by John Bradbury (London: Sherwood, Neely, and Jones), 1819. Second edition, the first edition to offer the folded map of the United States and portions of Mexico and Canada, but this example bearing a closed 6 in. tear from right margin and slightly toned folds. 346pp. 8vo. in modern three-quarter morocco and marbled boards, spine gilt. Untrimmed page edges soiled a bit, overall very good to fine condition. Collector's 1910 bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Bradbury was a Scottish naturalist who went up the Missouri River with Wilson Price Hunt's party, stopping at the Mandan villages, then returning down river to St. Louis with H.M. Brackenridge. The appendix includes an account of the Stuart overland trip, with a reprint of the American Enterprise article (see Wagner-Camp 11) about their expedition. In addition, there is an Osage language vocabulary, considerable information about the Mississippi Valley, and an account of the captivity of John Colter. There is also a 'Catalogue of some of the more rare or valuable plants discovered in the neighborhood of St. Louis and on the Missouri.' This work is not mentioned in Taxonomic Literature, but Ewan tells us that Bradbury was a 'Scotch naturalist who came to America to collect seeds and objects of natural history for the Liverpool Botanical Garden.' Although Bradbury seldom mentions it, he was accompanied on this trip by naturalist Thomas Nuttall. A basic and rare work on the first probing up the Missouri.

Lot: 1230 - 'STEAM ENGINE' 1840S STUDENT'S MATH PRACTICE BOOK

'STEAM ENGINE' 1840S STUDENT'S MATH PRACTICE BOOK Interesting approx. 60pp. legal folio German student's math practice book, owned (per notes on the cover) by one Aaron Reist of Warwick, Pa., commenced 1849. The workbook bears a wonderful cover illustrating an early 'Locomotive Steam-Engine' and 'Canal Boat'. Within, the book is filled with the student's math solutions on questions of division, multiplication, 'Compound Reduction', 'Single Rule of Three', etc. along with about a dozen loose sheets including poems, recipes, and letters, one mentioning his 'bilious fever'. Cover starting to separate from binding, contents very good.

Lot: 1231 - MAGNUS PATRIOTIC LETTER SHEETS (2)

MAGNUS PATRIOTIC LETTER SHEETS (2) Pair of great Charles Magnus letter sheets, both likely Civil War era, includes Trumbull's signing of the Declaration of Independence and a color sheet showing the U.S. Capitol and a map of Washington and Virginia to the west. Both very good.

Lot: 1232 - AMERICAN DIPLOMAT WITNESSES THE FRENCH REVOLUTION OF 1848

AMERICAN DIPLOMAT WITNESSES THE FRENCH REVOLUTION OF 1848 GEORGE W. ERVING (1769-1850) American diplomat mostly focusing his energy on Europe, largely in Spain as Charge d'Affaires. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Paris, Mar. 11, 1848, to CUTHBERT SHARPE (1781-1849), an English antiquarian, historian, and writer, best known for his work in documenting the history and folklore of the northeastern region of England. In part: ‘…some of my countrymen & one of yours with whom I am acquainted, were present in many great scenes, well assured, as indeed was the fact, that no personal offence was to be apprehended – this revolution so wholly radical is not conducted in the forms of those of older times – the good sense & the morality of the masses has prodigiously improved since that celebrated epoch – it is indeed astonishing that after such violent convulsion the streets of Paris should in a few days be restored to their normal condition. It is impossible to day too much in praise of the prudence wisdom…now the constituent assembly is called to sanction what has been done & to form a constitution for the future government of France; that constitution will be a pure democracy; so far we may say in advance, there will be no place in it for royalty in any form or degree; - the infamous character & conduct of Louis Philippe has put an extinguisher on the hereditary principle. This man who has been everywhere landed as the moshable statesman, has proved himself to be an obstinate ass as well as a consummate rogue, a false & hypocritical & avaricious & ungrateful rogue…' The Revolution of 1848 ended two weeks after this passage was written and saw the abolition of the monarchy and the beginning of the Second Republic. This also sparked the revolutions across Europe, which saw many European citizens oppose their monarchies and institute representational governments. Lightly stained with some show-through, otherwise very good. SOLD WITH: a speech published in French by Erving giving praise to the French people for overthrowing the monarchy.

Lot: 1233 - EARLY AMERICAN ALMANACS (6)

EARLY AMERICAN ALMANACS (6) Lot of six complete early American almanacs, includes: The New-England Almanack (1812), The New Jersey Almanac (1829, 1831, 1832, 1833) and Beckwith's Almanac (1863). Condition varies widely, from just good to very good, the 1812 almanac being the best of the group.

Lot: 1234 - 'NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM'

'NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM' A copy of the 'New-England Palladium', Vol. 40, No. 27, October 2, 1812. 4pp. bifolium, 13 x 22 in. Published by Young & Minns, Boston, with War of 1812 news stories as well as local news, including one story about the beheading of a woman for the murder of her husband! Fair condition consistent with age.

Lot: 1235 - EARLY MAPS OF TEXAS (3)

EARLY MAPS OF TEXAS (3) Color-tinted map, 11 x 9 in., titled ‘Mexico and Texas in 1842' by C. J. Folsom, printers G. W. Lewis & Beckman, NY. Folds, very good. WITH: a map of Mexico, 12.5 x 11 in., ca. 1880s, showing Mexico with a panel of Texas with Fort English (which was demolished in the 1840s). Folds, three tears at top edge, else very good. Together with: ‘Map of Texas' by R. B. Moody, 20 x 11 in., Birmingham, England, ca. 1880s. The map lists counties and major county seats around the perimeter. Folds and a few tape reinforcements, good. Three pieces.

Lot: 1236 - (TEXAS) BEN MCCULLOCH AND OTHER TEXAS PATRIOTS

(TEXAS) BEN MCCULLOCH AND OTHER TEXAS PATRIOTS BEN MCCULLOCH (1811 – March 7, 1862) Soldier in the Texas Revolution, a Texas Ranger, a major-general in the Texas militia and thereafter a major in the United States Volunteers during the Mexican–American War, sheriff of Sacramento County, a U.S. marshal, and a brigadier-general in the army of the Confederate States during the Civil

Lot: 1237 - 19TH CENTURY TEXAS CATTLE BRANDS

19TH CENTURY TEXAS CATTLE BRANDS Exceptionally rare set of three letter sheets from the Francklyn Land and Cattle Company White Deer Ranche in Mobeetie, Texas. The verso of each sheet illustrates approx. fifty different marks and brands used by the company, where on each head of cattle the brand could be found, and its attribution. Also shown are 'American Herd' and 'Road Brands', as well as 'Horse and Mule Brand[s]'. The front of these letters sheets bear a pencil A.L.S. of PHILIP G. AMUNUNDRO, a civil engineer and surveyor who writes George Tyng (1842-1906) from 'Indian Creek Camp', May 3, 1887. Tyng had been appointed U.S. marshal in Arizona Territory, after which he purchased the Arizona Sentinel. Three years later he sold the newspaper and moved to Mexico City, becoming managing director of the railroad. He then became manager of White Deer Lands Trust, before moving on to mining in Utah. He was killed in an avalanche while seated in his office. Amonundro goes into great detail about his search for surveying mounds left on the property, describes their condition and location, etc. Folds and some short marginal tears else very good. Early Texas cattle brand references are of great rarity.

Lot: 1238 - NINETEENTH-CENTURY NEBRASKA CATTLE BRAND BOOK

NINETEENTH-CENTURY NEBRASKA CATTLE BRAND BOOK Very rare imprint, ‘Official Brand Book of the State of Nebraska and a Compilation of the Brand and Mark Laws in Effect July 1, 1926' by Charles W. Pool, (Lincoln: Waters-Barnhart Printing Co., 1926), 265pp. softcover, perfect bound with dark green wraps and containing a plethora of cattle brands and the owners the brands they represent. Light wear to cover, a tape repair at bottom left corner at spine, else in very good condition with a tight binding and pages nearly clear of toning or wear.

Lot: 1239 - (EARLY TEXAS SETTLERS)

(EARLY TEXAS SETTLERS) Scarce imprint, ‘Route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe. Letter from the Secretary of War, In compliance with a resolution of the House of the 6th February, a report and map of Lieutenant Simpson, of the route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe; also, a report on the same subject from Captain R. B. Marcy, 5th infantry. February 21, 1850.' (Washington: GPO), 1850. 89pp. 8vo., disbound. Includes folding map by Marcy showing the route from Fort Smith to Santa Fe, and the route from Dona Ana to Fort Smith. Also contains two plates by R.H. Kern, one of which is a view of Santa Fe from the east. Binding reinforced with paper wrap, very good condition.

Lot: 1240 - (TEXAS) JESSE GRIMES

(TEXAS) JESSE GRIMES (1788-1866) Texas pioneer, politician and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, namesake of Grimes County, TX. Rare A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [Montgomery County, TX], Aug. 22, 1842, in light pencil to a Mr. Fowler, in part: ‘…Please suspend the operation of the demand against Mr. Arnold as adm[inistrato]r of A. Thompson dec'd. as far as regards my fees. You will also please give Mr. A. a statement of the amount…'. A bit light, else very good.

Lot: 1241 - (TEXAS) ALBERT LATIMER

(TEXAS) ALBERT LATIMER (ca. 1800-1877) Texas legislator, judge, and commissioner with the Freedman's Bureau, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Manuscript D.S. 1p. legal folio, ‘Republic of Texas', July 6, 1838, a certification that George Hibbilkin [?] arrived in Texas before its independence, and is thus entitled to land in the County of Red River. Light foxing, weakened folds, overall good condition.

Lot: 1242 - (TEXAS) CHARLES B. STEWART

(TEXAS) CHARLES B. STEWART (1806-1885) American soldier, politician and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. A.D.S. signed three times, once ‘Charles B. Stewart' and twice ‘Chas. B. Stewart', 4pp. 4to. Montgomery County, Feb. 22, 1842, a statement to the Judge of the First Judicial District, Richard Morris, regarding his recent election as county clerk. In part: ‘…Charles B. Stewart would respectfully represent unto your honor that at an Election held for District and County Clerk in and for the County of Montgomery…was duly elected to the office…' and thus offers a full return and more information about the results. Boldly penned and very good.

Lot: 1243 - ANTIQUE KNIFE

ANTIQUE KNIFE Ca. 1800s, crudely-made knife with D-guard, blade 10 in., approx. 14 in. overall. The tang of the blade is fitted through the D-guard and anchored into the handle by deforming the end. Cylindrical grip is loose. Heavily worn and oxidized, as expected. Offered as is.

Lot: 1244 - (THE GOODNIGHT-LOVING TRAIL)

(THE GOODNIGHT-LOVING TRAIL) (OLIVER LOVING) (1812-1867) American rancher and cattle-driver who, with Charles Goodnight, developed the Goodnight-Loving Trail used in the late 1860s for the large-scale drive of Texas Longhorns. Killed by a party of Comanche Indians. Manuscript document, 2pp. legal folio, County of Parker, TX, Oct. 28, 1859, a legal document regarding a bond for Loving and his partner John Durkee for a $3,200.00 payment to be made to B. F. Baker. John Durkee was Loving's partner in a cattle drive from Palo Pinto, Texas to Chicago, Illinois in 1858, the first such drive on historical record. Signed in type by Loving and Durkee. Light wear to edges, a few pinholes at folds, else very good.

Lot: 1245 - THOMAS HART BENTON OPPOSES TEXAS ANNEXATION

THOMAS HART BENTON OPPOSES TEXAS ANNEXATION Historic imprint, ‘Speech of Mr. Benton, of Missouri: delivered in the Senate of the United States, May 16, 18, and 19 in Secret Session on the Treaty for the Annexation of Texas', (Washington: Globe Office, 1844), 20pp. 8vo., and proving the text of Benton's historic (but unsuccessful) three-day speech in opposition to the annexation. In this pivotal speech, the long-time senator from Missouri THOMAS HART BENTON responds to Vice President John Calhoun's treaty to annex Texas. Benton, who opposed the extension of slavery in hopes of preserving the Union, claims here that the treaty, though popular in Missouri, would lead to war with Mexico and sectional riffs within the United States and, ‘…Instead he proposed annexing Texas only after winning Mexican concurrence, making a new slave state of Texas no larger than the largest existing state, and dividing the remainder of Texas equally into slave and free territories' (anb.org). Binding reinforced with heavy paper, folds, else very good.

Lot: 1246 - EARLY TEXAS

EARLY TEXAS Two pieces: the first ‘Volume I Directory Athens City, Texas County Site of Henderson County 1904' (B. F. Morgan, 1904), hardbound, with residents and businesses listed within, as well as a poem and interesting advertisements. Cover detached and reinforced with both linen and archival tape; toning and wear to covers, interior pages moderately toned. Just good. WITH: sheet music for a piece titled ‘Santa Anna's Retreat', 2pp. folio, Louisville: W. C. Peters & Co., 1847. Not complete. Sheets are bound with brown paper at left edge, exhibits wear, marginal tearing and some damping. Two pieces.

Lot: 1247 - EARLY TEXAS

EARLY TEXAS PETER H. BELL (1812-1898) American soldier known for his role during the battle of Buena Vista and later the governor of Texas from 1849-1853, and Member of Congress, serving from 1853-1857. Partly-printed D.S. as governor, 1p. folio, Austin, July 30, 1850, a grant of acreage in Bastrop. Folds, light wrinkling and wear to edges, overall very good.

Lot: 1248 - EARLY TEXAS LAND GRANTS (2)

EARLY TEXAS LAND GRANTS (2) ELISHA M. PEASE (1812-1883) American politician who served as the fifth and 13th governor of Texas. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, July 27, 1852, a grant of fifty acres of land in Bell County, signed at bottom right. Very good. WITH: ORAN N. ROBERTS (1815-1898) American politician and 17th governor of Texas. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, March 21, 1879, a grant of 80 acres in Palo Alto County. Folds, with separate addendum on a lined sheet affixed to back of the document. Folds, else very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1249 - EARLY TEXAS LAND GRANTS (3)

EARLY TEXAS LAND GRANTS (3) RICHARD B. HUBBARD (1832-1901) American politician and the 16th governor of Texas. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, June 4, 1878, a grant of 4,539,371 acres of land in Stephens County. A stain at bottom margin, folds, else boldly signed and very good. WITH: EDMUND J. DAVIS (1827-1883), a former Union general, served as the 14th Governor of Texas during the Reconstruction Era, notable for his support of African-American civil and legal rights. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, Jan. 10, 1874, a grant of 96 2/10 acres of land in Rains County. Folds, toning and staining to margins, showthrough from ink on verso, good. Together with: RICHARD COKE (1829-1897) 15th Governor of Texas who later served eighteen years representing the state in the U.S. Senate. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, March 1, 1875, a grant of 80 acres of land in Burnet County. Folds, light toning to edges, very good. Three pieces.

Lot: 1250 - EARLY TEXAS LAND GRANTS (3)

EARLY TEXAS LAND GRANTS (3) Three land grants, includes: PETER H. BELL (1812-1898) American soldier known for his role during the battle of Buena Vista and later the governor of Texas from 1849-1853, and Member of Congress, serving from 1853-1857. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, July 25, 1848, a grant of ‘one league of land' in Milam District. Engrossment and signature are light, prominent folds with toning thereat, still good. WITH: JOHN IRELAND (1827 - 1896) 18th Governor of Texas, served as a colonel in the Confederate Army, later elected to the Texas House, and briefly sat on the Texas Supreme Court before being elected the eighteenth governor of Texas. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, July 26, 1883, a grant of 160 acres in Kimble County. Folds, very good. Together with: GEORGE T. WOOD (1795 – 1858) American military officer and politician who served as the 2nd Governor of Texas. He represented Liberty County during the convention which wrote the state constitution and was elected to the Texas Senate following Texas' admission to the United States. When the Mexican–American War began, he resigned his senate seat and became Colonel of the 2nd Regiment Texas Mounted Volunteers. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. folio, Austin, June 14, 1848, a grant of 1,280 acres in the Gonzalez District. Toned folds with a few pinholes at intersections, engrossment a bit light and evenly toned throughout. Three pieces.

Lot: 1251 - (EARLY TEXAS)

(EARLY TEXAS) JOHN HEMPHILL (1803-1864) U.S. Senator from Texas, Chief Justice of that state and key player in the Indian Wars. Manuscript D.S. ‘John Hemphill Chf. Just.', 2pp. legal folio, Montgomery County, Sept. 21, 1844, in which Hemphill witnesses a land transaction between two men. Heavily toned throughout, fair condition.

Lot: 1252 - (EARLY TEXAS)

(EARLY TEXAS) Very early imprint, 1p. legal folio, Tyler, TX, 1853?, a blank ‘Semiannual Returns to the Grand Temple of Honor, State of Texas...'. Evenly toned and very good. The Texas legislature passed an act incorporation the organization on June 24, 1853, and this document was possibly printed that year.

Lot: 1253 - TEXAS RANCH HISTORY

TEXAS RANCH HISTORY A scarce copy of the volume ‘The Spurs' by W. J. Elliot (Spur, Texas: The Texas Spurs, 1909), 274pp. 8vo. hardbound in green linen wraps. Spine broken at half title page, pages moderately toned, bumping to corners, head and tail of spine, sunning to spine, just good condition.

Lot: 1254 - SAM HOUSTON ELECTION TICKETS

SAM HOUSTON ELECTION TICKETS A pair of printed election tickets the gubernatorial race between Sam Houston and H. R. Runnels for Governor of Texas. The first, 4 x 6.5 in., [Austin, 1857], also lists candidates for the office of lieutenant governor, Francis Lubbock and Ed Clark, as well as other men for members of Congress, Senate and Representatives. The second, 4 x 6.5 in., [Austin, 1859], too pits Houston against Runnels, and Clark against Lubbock. Both very good condition, two pieces.

Lot: 1255 - REPUBLIC OF TEXAS FUGITIVE LIST

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS FUGITIVE LIST A scarce broadside, 1p. 4to., titled ‘Fugitive List of Bastrop County, Texas, July 20, 1885' and listing the names of 37 men wanted for various crimes such as murder, rape, theft of horses and forgery. Signed in print by Sheriff William J. Bell. Mounted and repaired at left edge, very good.

Lot: 1256 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BADGES BY BLACKINTON (3)

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BADGES BY BLACKINTON (3) Good lot of three vintage Texas Department of Public Safety officers' badges, each approx. 2 in. dia., for the ranks of Sergeant (in gold finish), Corporal and Trooper (both in silver finish). Each is fitted with a vertical pinback clasp, and is maker-marked ‘Blackinton' on the reverse. Each shows slight wear, surface scuffs and small scratches commensurate with service wear, otherwise in very good to fine condition. Three pieces.

Lot: 1257 - 'LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS'

'LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS' A scarce imprint, Volume One of ‘Laws of the Republic of Texas in Two Volumes printed by order of the Secretary of State' (Houston: Office of the Telegraph, 1838), softbound, 122pp. plus index, no wrappers. Disbound and exhibiting reinforcing at spine; else light edge wear and good.

Lot: 1258 - (TEXAS) AGENT OF TEXAS & PACIFIC RAIL ROAD SUMMONED BY SHERIFFS

(TEXAS) AGENT OF TEXAS & PACIFIC RAIL ROAD SUMMONED BY SHERIFFS A partly-printed D.S. 2pp. legal folio, Reeves County, TX, Feb. 18, 1892, a Summons issued to the sheriffs and constables of Reeves against the Texas and Pacific Railway Company, and demanding the appearance of ‘H.A. Williams…the local agent representing said Company in the Town of Peco City Reeves County, Texas to appear before the Honorable District Court of Reeves…there to answer the Plaintiff's Petition filed in a suit…wherein W. D. Johnson is Plaintiff [who] sues in trespass to try title to the following described property…Block 9 in the Town of Peco City…'. and other properties. Signed by the Sheriff and additionally by J. B. Miller who, according to our consignor, was one of the more notorious outlaws in the region at that time. Folds, else very good and worthy of further research.

Lot: 1259 - (TEXAS)

(TEXAS) Partly-printed broadsheet, 2pp. legal folio, County of Dewitt, Sept. 1873, a petition made by citizens of Dewitt County to the County Court who are ‘…desirous of a removal of the seat of Justice from Clinton in the town of Cuero, in said county…in order that an election may be ordered in accordance with the statute in such case provided…'. Beneath, 19 petitioners sign. According to our consignor, this document is the earliest printing for Dewitt County. Light staining to top edge, else very good.

Lot: 1260 - TEAPOT DOME OIL PLOT MAP

TEAPOT DOME OIL PLOT MAP The Teapot Dome affair was a political corruption scandal involving the administration of President Warren G. Harding. It centered on Albert B. Fall, the interior secretary, who had leased petroleum reserves designated for the Navy at Teapot Dome in Wyoming, as well as two locations in California, to private oil companies at low rates without competitive bidding. The leases were the subject of an investigation by Sen. Thomas J. Walsh. Convicted of accepting bribes from the oil companies, Fall became the first presidential cabinet member to go to prison, though no one was convicted of paying the bribes. Rare period map headed 'BIG MUDDY DOME Natrona - Converse Counties, Wyoming', 27 x 27 in. on blue waterproofed cloth, scale 2 in. = 1 mile, undated but ca. 1920s-1930s. The map shows the oil-rich tracts in the Wyoming counties of Natrona and Converse, with 'Tea Pot' located just north of 'Big Muddy', and tract owners are indicated as well. Elevations are shown at bottom. At left, there are grease pencil additions apparently showing additional areas to be staked and/or explored. Folds, very good.

Lot: 1261 - (EARLY MONTANA)

(EARLY MONTANA) Scarce imprint, ‘A Log of the Montana Trail – as kept by Ealy Moore' edited by J. Evetts Haley 1932 (Amarillo: Russell Stationery Company, 1932), first edition, 13pp. 8vo., paper wraps. Ealy Moore was a boss of the Texas-based XIT Ranch's Montana division who led the 1892 drive of 2,500 cattle from Channing, TX to the intersection of the Yellowstone River and Cedar Creek in Montana. He kept a diary of the trail, accounts of the herd, records of the provisions, and of wages paid the cook and cowboys. Although brief, the log provides an unusually high level of detail of a notoriously rugged trip, the rigors of which left little time for reflection, much less documenting. Binding reinforced with tape, light chipping to edges, else very good.

Lot: 1262 - MISSOURI

MISSOURI Two items: a scarce imprint, ‘Petition of the Sundry Inhabitants of the State of Missouri upon the subject of a communication between the said state and The Internal Provinces of Mexico with a letter from Alphonse Wetmore upon the same subject' (Washington: Gales & Seaton, 1825), 8pp. 8vo. Disbound, with spindle holes at left margin and light damp staining. Still good. WITH: ‘Speeches of Wm. H. Wallace Democratic Nominee for Congress' (Kansas City: Frank T. Riley, 1906), staple bound, 96pp. 8vo. Light offsetting at edges, else very good condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1263 - 1850s LEGAL DOCUMENTS FROM MAINE (14)

1850s LEGAL DOCUMENTS FROM MAINE (14) A group of 14 partly-printed D.Ss., each 2pp. 8vo., 1852-1857, in which Timothy Copp, Justice of the Peace in the county of Waldo, ME, orders the appearances of individuals before him to settle debts in various amounts. Overall very good.

Lot: 1264 - 1878 LAND FOR SALE IN SOUTHERN IOWA AND SOUTHWESTERN NEBRASKA

1878 LAND FOR SALE IN SOUTHERN IOWA AND SOUTHWESTERN NEBRASKA Scarce promotional imprint, ‘1878 The Old B. & M. Railroad Ahead / Keep in the Right Latitude / 750,000 Acres of the Best Lands for Sale / Southern Iowa and Southeastern Nebraska have the largest and finest crops the best class of settlers…', presented by Agent Judson Learned, Kokomo, Indiana. 36pp. 8vo., [no publishers information], with decorative yellow wraps and listing within the many good reasons one should settle in those areas, testimonies from settlers who relocated, stats, and more. Disbound with wear to wraps and edges, overall good condition.

Lot: 1265 - LITHOGRAPH OF CHEROKEE CHIEF MAJOR RIDGE

Page removed from a copy of 'History of the Indian Tribes of North America' by Thomas McKenney and James Hall, (Philadelphia: E.C. Biddle), ca. 1836, 9.75 x 13 in., depicting MAJOR RIDGE (ca. 1771-1839), a Cherokee leader who formed alliances with Andrew Jackson in the Creek and Seminole Wars. Ridge was later executed by another faction of Cherokee for his role in negotiating the Treaty of New Echota with the U.S. government, which forfeited all Cherokee land east of the Mississippi and became the legal basis for the forced removal of Cherokee to Oklahoma through the Trail of Tears. The book was devised by McKenney as a way of preserving: '...in the archives of the Government whatever of the aboriginal man can be rescued from the destruction which awaits his race.' He believed that American Indians were threatened as a people by the expansion of European-American society. Aware that there was ill feeling against them by those who wanted their land, he said they should be: '...looked upon as human beings, having bodies and souls like ours...' Matted in light blue and mounted in a dark wood frame. Fine condition.

Lot: 1266 - 'APACHE INDIAN CHIEF' PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT

'APACHE INDIAN CHIEF' PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT Cabinet card photographic portrait of an unidentified 'Apache Indian Chief', 4.25 x 6.5 in., the sitter and studio unidentified. This photo was almost certainly taken by WILLIAM S. SOULE (1836-1908), a western photographer who took portraits of American Indians at Fort Sill in the early 1870s. A few spots to the image, lightly soiled, else very good.

Lot: 1267 - (SITTING BULL'S SON)

(SITTING BULL'S SON) A cabinet photograph showing Sitting Bull's son with note on verso reading: 'Sitting Bull's Son This man refused to have his picture taken unless his revolver was ready for instant use...'. No photographer's imprint. Heavily toned, foxed and damaged at bottom mount, just fair. Should be viewed, offered as is.

Lot: 1268 - PHOTO OF A SIOUX INDIAN CAMP, 1891

PHOTO OF A SIOUX INDIAN CAMP, 1891 A fine photo, 7 x 5 in. on a 10 x 8 in. mount, that shows a Sioux Indian camp in Pine Ridge, 1891 according to the note on verso by the photographer, Dr. J. R. Collard. Light offsetting to mount, else very good and a fine, clear image.

Lot: 1269 - CIVIL WAR ERA NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN

CIVIL WAR ERA NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN An interesting Civil War era photograph, image 11 x 9 in. mounted to a 17 x 14 in. mat, shows a group of Native American women and children in western dress, with some wearing medals, sashes and other badges of honor. An American flag is proudly displayed behind them. It is possible that these women played critical but largely undocumented roles during the Civil War, acting as nurses, guides, and spies in support of the Union, and sometimes accompanying their husbands who served in regiments like the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters or U.S. Colored Troops. Mat bears 1 in. tear at top margin, stamp reading ‘Get Duplicates of J.H. Bates Silver Creek, N.Y.' on verso, overall very good. Worthy of further research.

Lot: 1270 - 1880s PHOTOGRAPH OF NATIVE AMERICANS

1880s PHOTOGRAPH OF NATIVE AMERICANS A 6 x 5.5 in. sepia collage photograph showing two Native American men and one boy from different tribes and in elaborate dress. The two photographs of men are laid over that of the boy, creating a triptych. Matted to 9 x 7 in. Mat bears area of loss at right margin, not affecting photo, else very good.

Lot: 1271 - BROTHERTOWN INDIAN AGENTS SELL LAND TO ...AN INDIAN

BROTHERTOWN INDIAN AGENTS SELL LAND TO ...AN INDIAN Fascinating Indian-related document, 1p. folio, Oneida, NY, 1832, in which Joseph Stebbins, Samuel Comstock and Samuel Hubbard, 'Superintendents of the Brothertown Indians' and acting under powers granted them by a state law concerning 'an act to authorize the Brothertown Indians to dispose of their lands in this state', arrange for Indian Alla Mossuck[?] to sell 6.25 acres of his land to fellow Indian Fanny Tkuswick[?] for the sum of $112.50. Signed only by the commissioners at bottom. Edge wear, folds, and some negligible wear at fold junctions else very good. One now-recognized motivation for the state law was to have the Indian lands legally sold and thus subject to property taxes so that when the new owner became unable to pay, the lands could be sold to new (white) owners for a pittance. The Brothertown Indians a unique, historically Christian Native American tribe formed in the late 1700s by the merging of several Algonquian tribes from southern New England and Long Island. As settlers continued to push them off their New York lands, the Brothertown moved west in the 1830s, eventually settling near Green Bay and Lake Winnebago in the Michigan Territory (now Wisconsin). In Wisconsin, they established thriving communities with mills, boat-building operations, and settled farms.

Lot: 1272 - 1894 INDIAN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT INVITATION

1894 INDIAN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT INVITATION A folded 4pp. 8vo. document inviting the recipient to the ‘Indian University, Bacone, Indian Territory Fourteenth Annual Commencement', June 20, 1894, with the program of music, prayers and issuing of diplomas printed within. Very good. Indian University was the first educational institution in Oklahoma chartered by the Muscogee-Creek Nation in 1881 to provide Christian education for Native Americans.

Lot: 1273 - WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON

WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (1805-1879) Prominent American abolitionist during the years before the Civil War, founder and publisher of the famous Boston anti-slavery newspaper 'The Liberator'. Signature ‘Wm. Lloyd Garrison.' in black ink on a 3.5 x 2 in. card, adding the date ‘1877.' Mildly toned, shows mounting remnants on the verso, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1274 - (JOHN BROWN’S RAID) FRANKLIN B. SANBORN AND JOHN BROWN, JR.

(JOHN BROWN'S RAID) FRANKLIN B. SANBORN AND JOHN BROWN, JR. FRANKLIN B. SANBORN (1831-1917) American abolitionist and one of the ‘Secret Six' conspirators in John Brown's raid of Harper's Ferry. An ardent supporter of Brown who, despite his dislike of the idea of the raid, threw his whole support behind the cause after failing to persuade Brown to drop his designs. When the raid upon Harper's Ferry failed, he was ordered arrested by the Senate for refusing to go to Washington to give his testimony. After twice fleeing to Canada, he was arrested in early 1860 but freed by the actions of the state courts and the mob. Rare A.E.S. ‘F. B. Sanborn' on the verso of a lengthy A.L.S. of JOHN BROWN, JR. (1821-1895), son of John Brown and who was captured and beaten by ruffians and soldiers who accused him of participating in the Pottawatomie Massacre. He would be exchanged for prisoners captured by his father. He also served as a plotter in the Harper's Ferry attack, and formed Jennison's Jayhawkers during the Civil War. In his 4pp. 4to., Ohio, Jan. 30, 1893 letter to Sanborn, Brown mentions the Delamater case, news from the West, the John Brown Fort Co., the World's Fair, and more, with a full transcription provided. Sanborn writes, in full: ‘This letter read in Athens, Feby 17, should go to G. J. Garrison and [?] who will return it to Concord. F. B. Sanborn'. Central fold reinforced with archival tape, pink stain at top right affects nothing, overall near fine condition.

Lot: 1275 - 'FREDERICK DOUGLASS THE ORATOR'

'FREDERICK DOUGLASS THE ORATOR' Rare book: 'Frederick Douglass the Orator. Containing an Account of His Life; His Eminent Public Services; His Brilliant Career as Orator; Selections from His Speeches and Writings' BY James M. Gregory (Springfield, MA: Willey Company), 1893. First Edition. 309pp. in green cloth with gold titles. Covers' corners bumped and worn at edges, with a few spots. Front gutter worn and weak, First six pages (up to copyright page) disbound. Contents fine. The first biography of Frederick Douglass written by an African-American author. Gregory was a friend and supporter of Douglass and a professor of Latin at Howard University. In this photo-illustrated biography, emphasizing Douglass's public persona, Gregory simultaneously places Douglass in the mainstream of American history and in the African-American revolutionary movements.

Lot: 1276 - CHARLES SUMNER'S SPEECH: 'THE BARBARISM OF SLAVERY', JUNE 4, 1860

CHARLES SUMNER'S SPEECH: 'THE BARBARISM OF SLAVERY', JUNE 4, 1860 Rare imprint: 'The Barbarism of Slavery. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, on the Bill for the Admission of Kansas as a Free State. In the United States Senate, June 4, 1860', (Washington: Buell & Blanchard). First edition, 32pp. 8vo., unbound signatures in printed self-wrappers. Untrimmed. Slight toning, else near fine. This edition without the 'Appendix' and response following the text on p.32 which refers to an earlier assault upon Mr. Sumner by a Representative from South Carolina, Sumner's response, and a letter from Josiah Quincy to Mr. Sumner. Senator Charles Sumner delivered his landmark speech, 'The Barbarism of Slavery,' in the U.S. Senate on June 4, 1860. It was a monumental, four-hour address that marked his major return to the Senate floor after a three-year recovery from the 1856 caning he received. The speech was delivered during the debate over the admission of Kansas to the Union as a free state. It is considered the most comprehensive anti-slavery argument made in Congress, defining slavery not just as a political issue, but as a destructive, barbaric force. Despite warnings from colleagues to moderate his tone, Sumner was defiant, using intense rhetoric to denounce the institution. He claimed slavery stifled economic development in the South, characterizing it as a blight on progress.

Lot: 1277 - EMANCIPATION OF AN ENSLAVED MOTHER AND ‘MULATTO’ SON

EMANCIPATION OF AN ENSLAVED MOTHER AND ‘MULATTO' SON Manuscript D.S. 2pp. legal folio, St. Genevieve, MO, Feb. 22, 1833, in which Felix Janis ‘…now the legal owner and in the actual possession of a certain negro, or rather yellow woman named Clarissa aged between forty and forty five years as a slave for life, and also of a certain Mulatto boy named John a child of the said Clarissa aged about six years, and being desirous and intending to emancipate and set free the said…Clarissa…and her child John now my slaves…be known to all whom it may concern…I the said Felix Janis…in consideration of the sum of one dollar lawful money…to me in hand paid by the said Clarissa for herself and on behalf of the said John her child…herewith to be…discharged, exonerated, emancipated and forever set free…'. Folds, else very good.

Lot: 1278 - SLAVE MANUMISSION

SLAVE MANUMISSION Manuscript D.S. 2pp. legal folio, Warren County, MO, Apr. 10, 1854, in which owners George Wright and George Bast seek to emancipate ‘…a certain negro slave named Sally about twenty four years old & who formerly belonged to Charles A. Jacobs of Louisiana. And whereas we are desirous to emancipate her & to set her free from servitude, now therefore do we hereby fully and irrevocably set free & emancipate the said Sally…'. Two pages have been glued together to form a legal folio size, folds and light wear, very good condition.

Lot: 1279 - SLAVE MANUMISSION

SLAVE MANUMISSION Manuscript Civil War-date D.S. 1p. legal folio, County of Ray, MO, July 28, 1862, in which Jacob and Winifred Darneal emancipate ‘…a mulatto man named Henry…aged about forty seven years' for a payment of $600.00. In July 1862 and following a decisive victory at Pea Ridge, the Union was consolidating control of the state. Given the date, a manumission of such a high sum seems unusual indeed. Folds, else very good to fine.

Lot: 1280 - RECEIPT FOR PURCHASE OF AN ESCAPED SLAVE

RECEIPT FOR PURCHASE OF AN ESCAPED SLAVE Unusual manuscript D.S. 3pp. 8vo., [n.p. but St. Genevieve, MO], Sept. 26, 1808, in which Robert Hinkerson acknowledges his purchase from James Ford of one horse ‘at the price of a hundred and fifty dollars, in part of the price of a negro man now running at large…for two years & nine months so it is…hereby to be understood that …I should bind myself to make it good or pay the said Ford reasonable wages for all such lapse of time. If he should not get the Negro I am to pay him…the price of said horse…and am also to transfer the two before mentioned indentures to the said Ford and defend them against all other claims which Negro has signed his name…generally known as Bill…if he cannot get him in four months then the price of said horse becomes due…'. Penned on two separate leaves of lined paper, with moderate toning throughout. Still very good and possibly unique!

Lot: 1281 - 1799 SALE OF AN ENSLAVED GIRL

1799 SALE OF AN ENSLAVED GIRL A very early slave sale manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., St. Genevieve, Dec. 23, 1799, in which James Clark sells ‘…One Yellow Negro girl named Silvey abt. fifteen years of age for the sum of four hundred dollars…'. One tape reinforcement at verso, else lightly foxed and in very good condition.

Lot: 1282 - PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE HIRE OF SLAVES

PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE HIRE OF SLAVES Manuscript D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p. but Franklin County, MO], Jan. 1, 1844, by which John L. Hamilton and S. W. Wood promise to pay William B. Ellett ‘one hundred & fifteen dollars for the hire of Negroes Gilbert, Judy & two children the present year; the said slaves to be suitably clothed with the customary clothing…'. Irregularly trimmed at top and bottom margins, light staining, else very good.

Lot: 1283 - BILL OF SALE FOR FOUR SLAVES

BILL OF SALE FOR FOUR SLAVES A manuscript D.S., 2pp. legal folio, County of Bourbon, KY, Oct. 4, 1837, in which Bersheba Duncan and George Hughes sell to Mason Hughes fifty acres of land and: ‘…eight negro slaves to writ Frank, Grace, Bets and her four children Tom, Cas, Hamitt & Lucy and a man named Dick…'. Two small tape reinforcements to punch holes at top edge, else very good.

Lot: 1284 - BILL OF SALE FOR AN ENSLAVED WOMAN AND HER CHILDREN

BILL OF SALE FOR AN ENSLAVED WOMAN AND HER CHILDREN Manuscript D.S. 2pp. 4to., Cedar Township, MO, Apr. 22, 1841, through which the Constable of Cedar Township William F. Dunn ‘…did expose to sale this day according to law…three negroes to wit one woman called Jane about twenty one years old and her two children Patrick and Catherine…' for the price of $600.00 at auction. Damp staining to right edge, an edge tear or two, toning and folds, else good.

Lot: 1285 - (SALE OF SLAVES)

(SALE OF SLAVES) Manuscript D.S. 1p. legal folio, Lincoln, MO, March 10, 1835, a ‘…list of sales of the slaves belonging to the estate of James Munday, in part: ‘A list of sales of the slaves belonging to the estate of James Munday, deceased…Viz: one old woman & Child…$265…one boy, Isaac…$200 …one boy, Levi…$310…one girl, Hulda…$301…one girl, Harriet…$463…one boy, Eli…$701…one boy, Jack…$615…The full amount being twenty eight hundred and fifty five dollars…'. Folds, else very good.

Lot: 1286 - SETTLEMENT FOR THE HIRE OF SLAVES

SETTLEMENT FOR THE HIRE OF SLAVES Manuscript D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., [n.p. but St. Genevieve, MO], March 28, 1807, which records the payment of $203.75 by Robert Hinkson ‘…for the hire of Negroes from Jno. Gaston…'. Toning, folds and wear, else very good.

Lot: 1287 - PROMISSORY NOTE FOR AN ENSLAVED MAN HIRED BY NEWSPAPER TYCOON GEORGE HEARST

PROMISSORY NOTE FOR AN ENSLAVED MAN HIRED BY NEWSPAPER TYCOON GEORGE HEARST Manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p. but Franklin County, MO], Jan. 1, 1850, by which Isaac Evans, Austin Clark and GEORGE HEARST promise to pay William Beasley ‘…the just sum of one thousand and seventy five dollars for the hire [of] Rial…the said Rial to be well clothed and treated well…'. Light staining, wear and a touch of damp staining, else good. GEORGE HEARST (1820-1891) was a miner and a Senator for California, the son of newspaper baron William Hearst and father to the even larger tycoon, William Randall Hearst!

Lot: 1288 - PROMISSORY NOTE FOR HIRE OF AN ENSLAVED MAN OWNED BY A WOMAN

PROMISSORY NOTE FOR HIRE OF AN ENSLAVED MAN OWNED BY A WOMAN Unusual, rare manuscript D.S. 1p. 4to., [n.p. but Callaway County, MO], Jan. 1, 1861, in which three gentleman promise to pay Ann W. Young ‘…for the hire of a negro man named George…'. Young stipulates that George have suitable clothing, and spells it out in significant detail: ‘summer clothes: two shirts, two pair of pants, a coat…a pair of shoes and hat. For winter clothes: two pairs of pants a coat and a vest with sleaves [sic]…lined through with thick cotton cloth, two flannel or lining shirts…'., and much more. Young also stipulates that the men promise ‘…to treat him with kindness and humanity taking special care of his health and comfort, in case of sickness, a good Physician is to be employed…'. Toned folds with three pinholes thereat, else very good. The expression of kindness presented in this note is rare indeed, and documents from women owning slaves are scarce.

Lot: 1289 - PROMISSORY NOTE FOR HIRE OF AN ENSLAVED BOY

PROMISSORY NOTE FOR HIRE OF AN ENSLAVED BOY Manuscript D.S. 2pp. legal folio, [n.p.], Dec. 25, 1858, in which Henry Buledick promises to pay John G. Bower ‘…the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars…for the higher [sic] of one Negro boy Jim for the ensuing year also the said Henry Buledick is to furnish suitable clothing for said boy for the year…and said John G. Bower is to pay Doctor's Bill if any occurs…'. Toned folds and light wrinkling and wear, else very good.

Lot: 1290 - INDENTURE FOR HIRE OF AN ENSLAVED GIRL

INDENTURE FOR HIRE OF AN ENSLAVED GIRL Manuscript D.S. 2pp. legal folio, Liberty, TX, Feb. 21, 1845, an indenture by which Edward Baker is indebted to Daniel Wofford for the ‘…hire of a negro girl at eight dollars per month from the present date…of dark yellow complexion named Eliza about twenty four years of age…with all the right title, interest & property claims…'. Damp stained throughout with chipping to edges and a tape reinforcement at one weakened fold, still good.

Lot: 1291 - (HIRE OF SLAVES)

(HIRE OF SLAVES) Manuscript D.S. 1p. 8vo., [Jefferson County, MO], Apr. 13, 1830, in which Malachi Madox and Thomas Horine ‘…promise to pay Thos A. Smith and Tho. Horine Executors of Reuben Smith Dec'd the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars it being for the hire of two negro boys by the name of Step and Jim for the term of one year…We further bind ourselves to feed and clothe the above named negroes well and to deliver them to the above named Executioners on the first day of January 1831…'. Remnants of blind-embossed seal at lower left, overall very good.

Lot: 1292 - 1812 INDENTURED SERVANT TRAINS AS A CARPENTER 'JOINER'

1812 INDENTURED SERVANT TRAINS AS A CARPENTER 'JOINER' Rare partly-printed D.S., 1p. legal folio, [Pennsylvania], Apr. 4, 1812, in which Peter Widermeier, 'by the Consent of his Father', binds himself to Frederick Huber of Bether for the period of two years and four and a half months: '...His secrets keep, his Lawful Commands everywhere gladly obey...shall not waste his Master's goods...shall not Commit Fornication Nor Contract Matrimony...shall not absent himself by Day or by Night...nor haunt Ale-houses, Taverns, and Play-Houses...' Kindrich in turn promises to provide '...sufficient Meat and Drink...Good Cloth for Sundays...' and various tools needed for the young man's training. Signed at bottom by Widermeier with his mark and the other parties to the indenture save Huber whose signature has been excised. Typical spotting and wear, very good.

Lot: 1293 - (HIRE OF SLAVES IN TEXAS)

(HIRE OF SLAVES IN TEXAS) Manuscript D.S. 1p. legal folio, Gonzales, Jan. 12, 1856, in which three men ‘…promise to pay to [the] Administration of the estate of W. W. Pridgen…the sum of nine hundred and three dollars and fifty cents…for the hire for the ballance [sic] of the present year, of a negro man named Bill, a negro woman named Cherry, and a negro woman named Martha & her small child and a negro woman named Ellen and her two little children, and a negro boy named Abe and a negro boy named Sol…'. Very good.

Lot: 1294 - TITLE TO AN ENSLAVED GIRL

TITLE TO AN ENSLAVED GIRL Manuscript D.S. 2pp. 4to., McLean, TX, Jan. 4, 1859, a note of $500.00 due to Robert Scott of Washington County, VA, by John M. Scott in consideration of ‘…a certain Negro girl named ‘Lot' aged about 19 years…'. Near fine.

Lot: 1295 - LEASE OF AN ENSLAVED GIRL

LEASE OF AN ENSLAVED GIRL Partly-printed D.S. 1p. legal folio, [n.p. but Franklin County, MO], Sept. 23, 1841, in which Solomon W. Wood lets to Willey E. Hood ‘…my negro girl Candis to work or use as he sees fit for the use or interest of three hundred dollars to me in hand…Mr. Hood binds himself…to furnish said girl Candis with good suitable warm clothing and good shoes and stockings as well as to pay all Doctor bills…'. Weakened, toned folds with a few pinholes and slits thereat, insignificant marginal splits at folds, overall very good.

Lot: 1296 - LIEN ON AN ENSLAVED MAN

LIEN ON AN ENSLAVED MAN Manuscript D.S. 3pp. 4to., County of Polk, TX, Nov. 29, 1856, a security made by James N. Oliphant upon a bond of O. S. Burdett whose wife, Stephanie Burdett, makes a lien on '…upon a certain negro slave named Wade to be delivered into the possession of the said Oliphant to be by him held until the said Burdett shall gave will and truly made his appearance in said court…'. Folds, else very good.

Lot: 1297 - TEXAS BOND FOR AN ENSLAVED BOY

TEXAS BOND FOR AN ENSLAVED BOY Partly-printed, scarce D.S. 1p. legal folio, Gonzales, TX, Aug. 5, 1856, a bond of $1,850.00 issued to A. W. Ring for ‘…one Negro boy named Alfred aged about 21 years of black collor [sic]…'. Left margin a bit rough, else very good.

Lot: 1298 - 'STANDARD NEGRO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA'

'STANDARD NEGRO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA' Lot of three A.L.S.s sent by employee Andrew Beverly of the 'National Benefit Association, Inc.' which owned the 'Standard Negro Insurance Company of America', 12pp. total, 8vo., Harrisburg, 1916, all business content re: advertising, premiums paid, etc. Some soiling and light wear, else very good. The company was founded by Black businessman Samuel W. Rutherford in 1898 and for six dollars a month, the fledgling association rented a small room at the back of the black-owned Capitol Savings Bank at 609 F Street NW. Staff consisted of Rutherford and one assistant. The company's success in the early decades of the 20th century was a proud beacon of black achievement, proof that black enterprises could prosper despite Jim Crow constraints. However well intentioned, the company made several bad real estate investments, and after the Great Depression hit, it went into receivership when its capital reserve was depleted.

Lot: 1299 - (BLACK PANTHERS) H. RAP BROWN

(BLACK PANTHERS) H. RAP BROWN H. ‘RAP' BROWN (1943-2025) American activist and chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee in the 1960s, briefly served as the minister of justice for the Black Panther Party, and convicted of the murder of two deputies in Fulton, GA, in 2000. An FBI Wanted poster for Brown who is named ‘Hubert Geroid Brown', 10 x 16 in., seeking information leading to Brown's arrest on the charge of ‘…Interstate flight, arson, inciting a riot [and] failure to appear…'. WITH: Brown's mugshot, 5 in. x 3 in. b/w, for his arrest on the charges of ‘Robbery/Assault/Weap. New York 3-23-73', also printed with his assumed name ‘Jamil Abdillah Al-Amin' and the notation ‘Muslim Militant Black Panthers associate'. Poster bears holes from display at all four corners, a central fold, toned, and a few insect holes; photo very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1300 - AFRICAN-AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY (27)

AFRICAN-AMERICAN MILITARY HISTORY (27) Shelf lot of 27 reference works on African-American military history, generally from World War II to recent times, a wide-range of subject matter, in very good condition. A heavy lot so shipping is a consideration.

Lot: 1301 - BOXED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE PEPPERBOX 5-SHOT REVOLVER

BOXED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE PEPPERBOX 5-SHOT REVOLVER A rare boxed Robbins & Lawrence Leonard's Patent 5-shot Breechloading Pepperbox pistol in .31 caliber with concealed hammer and ring trigger. The Samuel Robbins and Richard Lawrence unique design feature that set it apart during the golden era of the pepperbox, was the fact that the barrel cluster did not revolve, but instead the internal hammer rotated. The percussion caps were also more protected than other percussion revolvers due to the tip-down barrel design which allowed the shooter to replace the percussion caps on the nipples directly in line with the bores. It also featured a ring trigger that cocked and rotated the hammer to the next position, and a second trigger that wrapped around the ring which dropped the hammer, a truly unique design. Decorative engraving of floral scrolls adorn the iron frame and a portion of the barrel. The 4.5 in. long fluted barrel still shows well defined manufacturing stamps, to top of barrel: 'ROBBINS & LAWRENCE CO.' and 'WINDSOR, VT.' and again with: 'LEONARDS PATENT. 1849.' Original dark rosewood grips, held in place with a machined metal screw, are both in fine condition with the original finish intact with no chips or cracks, excepting a few very minor dents and scrapes. SOLD WITH: A finely constructed custom wood box with brass hardware and a maroon velvet interior, a lidded sub-compartment containing approx. (50) .31 caliber balls, and four larger shot balls of various sizes. The lid of this subcompartment has been repaired with glue, and is affixed with a partial (broken) bone knob. Only about 7,000 of these revolvers were ever produced, all between 1851 and 1854, in a number of variations, this variation being a very early-production gun with the serial number: '175'. All parts of this antique firearm appear to be present, although no gunsmith has examined all of the internal parts. Very rare, in good condition.

Lot: 1302 - EGYPTIAN CONTRACT REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE

EGYPTIAN CONTRACT REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE Third-pattern Egyptian Model Rolling Block rifle chambered for the .43 Egyptian round, 35.5 in. barrel, 49.5 in. overall, manufactured by Remington of Ilion, New York, so indicated with a three-line roll mark on the top receiver tang, with patent dates up to 1874. The breech end of the barrel and the receiver ring bear Arabic markings, some lined out, and the left-hand side of the receiver is marked ‘E P' over a crescent moon, indicating Egyptian police usage. All mechanical components function as constructed. The metal components are finished brown overall, and show freckling, scuffs, scratches and signs of polishing commensurate with heavy use. The bore is dirty but retains strong rifling, except at the crown, which shows heavy wear. The butt shows a 6 in. crack to the comb with slight play, with additional small cracks and chips around the butt plate. The rear sight is lacking its slider and is quite loose in its base. NRA grade very good. Antique/black powder, no FFL or C&R required.

Lot: 1303 - WHITNEY ARMS CO. DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN

WHITNEY ARMS CO. DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN Circa 1870-74 break-action doubled-barreled shotgun, 12-gauge, 28 in. barrel, 43.75 in overall, manufactured by the Whitney Arms Company. The top flat of the barrel is rollmarked ‘Whitney Arms Co. Whitneyville Conn. Homogeneous Wrought Steel Whitney's Patent'. The serial number ‘140' appears twice on the trigger guard tang, inside the forestock and on the underside of the barrel. The butt stock is carved from burl wood and nicely checkered, with the metalwork engraved with fine scrollwork overall. The metal components show a dark patina with oxidation freckling overall, while the stock shows scratches, dings and handling marks throughout. Both bores are dirty but appear to be free from oxidation or pitting. The right-hand hammer and firing pin are missing, but the remaining hammer cocks and fires strongly. NRA grade fair to good, estimated accordingly. Antique/black powder, no FFL or C&R required.

Lot: 1304 - KU KLUX KLAN GOLD NUGGET NECKLACE

KU KLUX KLAN GOLD NUGGET NECKLACE Rare Klan-oriented necklace charm from the estate of a Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon, Grand Dragon being the top ranking officer in any state that hosted a Klan 'Realm', and only one individual could occupy that position at a time. The original owner of this necklace charm is unknown. The charm, a 1.25 in. x .75 in. irregularly-shaped gold charm resembling a gold nugget, the charm bearing the letters 'K I G Y' ('Klansman I Greet You') in high relief. This acronym dates back to the Second Klan, ca. 1915. No hallmark appears, but the charm has been tested and shows gold content to be of ten karats, with the overall weigh being 4.98 grams. The piece itself originates from an Oklahoma estate, along with a similarly themed ring previously sold by us. Grand Dragons were generally the top Klan leaders at the state level. Fine condition. Reoffered in this sale due to a non-paying bidder.

Lot: 1305 - 1920S KU KLUX KLAN ROBE

1920S KU KLUX KLAN ROBE Extremely rare original KKK robe and hood with red tassel and stiffener present, white rope belt, five celluloid buttons and a 4 in. ‘Blood Drop' patch. Accompanied by the original black robe bag. Lightly age-toned but overall very good. Offered with the owner's original ID card from the Augustine branch dated Sept. 30, 1929, as well as other ephemera such as a donation card, order form for a robe, a ‘Fiery Summons' sheet, and more. Robes from this era are rarely encountered with all the accoutrements such as this one. Excellent condition.

Lot: 1306 - KU KLUX KLAN GRAND DRAGON HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN GRAND DRAGON HOOD A green satin KKK hood representing the rank of Grand Dragon, with yellow tassel at peak and stiffener. Unused, ca. 1960s. Together with: four white cotton hoods, two of which bear Velcro closures, and one bearing the stamped initials ‘AL' (for ‘Alabama'). Also unused, although one bears light toning. Together, five items.

Lot: 1307 - UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA ROBE AND HOOD

UNITED KLANS OF AMERICA ROBE AND HOOD Later ca. 1960's-70's United Klans of America robe and hood, both constructed of white satin-finish rayon, the robe featuring a nylon ‘Knights of Kamellia' patch on the left breast, with a Confederate battle flag patch on the right sleeve. The robe is closed at the front with velcro, instead of buttons as usually seen, and is secured with a white rayon belt. The cape is similarly attached to the collar with velcro. The hood features a full face covering, is stiffened with a white plastic insert, and is fitted with a red nylon tassel at the peak. Neither piece bears any tags, labels or markings. The robe shows a small stain at front near the waist, otherwise both in very good to fine condition. The United Klans of America was the largest and most active Ku Klux Klan organization during the Civil Rights era, and was implicated in numerous crimes, including the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, the murder of civil rights activist Viola Liuzzo, and the lynching of Michael Donald. The group was sued out of existence by Donald's family and ceased operations in 1987.

Lot: 1308 - KU KLUX KLAN 'NIGHT RIDER/BLACK LEGION' ROBE

KU KLUX KLAN 'NIGHT RIDER/BLACK LEGION' ROBE A rare ca. 1980s/1990s KKK black cotton robe, hood and belt with insignia of skull and crossbones, in fine condition. The Night Riders were a mythical faction of the KKK.

Lot: 1309 - 'GRAND DRAGON' KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD

'GRAND DRAGON' KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD A green satin ca. 1980s/1990s KKK robe with officer's stripes on sleeves, the hood with original stiffener and detachable face bask, and white cotton cord. Robe bears an 11 in. x 5 in. detachable embroidered dragon patch to be worn across the chest, a Confederate flag patch on right sleeve and American flag patch on left sleeve. In fine, possibly unworn condition.

Lot: 1310 - KU KLUX KLAN 'NIGHT HAWK' ROBE AND HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN 'NIGHT HAWK' ROBE AND HOOD A rare black satin ca. 1980s/1990s Klan robe with blue grosgrain stripes at sleeves, KKK cross patch on left chest area and skull and crossbones insignia patch at right, blue cotton rope belt, black satin hood and detachable face mask lined in blue. Also included is a Klansman's second degree Knights of Camellia baldric sash. The rank of Night Hawk designates a member in charge of security. In fine, possibly unworn condition.

Lot: 1311 - KU KLUX KLAN 'CYCLOPS' ROBE AND HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN 'CYCLOPS' ROBE AND HOOD A red satin KKK ‘Cyclops' robe ca. 1980s/1990s, with two white gold-edged stripes on the sleeves, white cross patch at breast, red satin hood with white grosgrain ribbon applied in the pattern of a Christian cross, with detachable face mask. White cotton rope belt present. In fine condition.

Lot: 1312 - KU KLUX KLAN PURPLE HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN PURPLE HOOD A purple satin KKK hood representing a high rank within the organization, with original stiffener and near fine condition. WITH: two fabric stiffeners for a hood; a face mask with tie closure and eye holes; and a face mask (no closure). Together, five items.

Lot: 1313 - KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD A ca. 1960s white satin robe with red stripes on sleeves indicating officer rank with ‘Knights of Kamellia' patch present, together with the original hood. Original stiffener included, but no sash present. Overall very good condition.

Lot: 1314 - KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD A ca. 1960s white satin robe with red stripes on sleeves indicating officer rank, with ‘Knights of Kamellia' patch present, with the original hood and face mask. Original stiffener included, but no sash present. Overall very good condition.

Lot: 1315 - KU KLUX KLAN UNIFORM

KU KLUX KLAN UNIFORM A ca. 1920s Klan uniform with ‘blood drop' patch at chest, original hood with stiffener and cotton rope belt. Exhibiting moderate age-toning, soiling and a few stains, overall good.

Lot: 1316 - KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD

KU KLUX KLAN ROBE AND HOOD A ca. 1960s satin robe with red stripes on sleeves indicating officer rank along with the original maskless hood. Original stiffener included, but no sash present and the ‘Knights of Kamellia' patch has been removed. A bit of bleeding and color transfer, likely from being laundered. Overall good condition.

Lot: 1317 - KU KLUX KLAN SASH

KU KLUX KLAN SASH A 43 in. red satin sash bearing a 3.5 in. patch of a Kammelia signifying membership in the Ku Klux Klan. At the bottom is a 2 in. long gold satin fringe. Appears to be unused, fine.

Lot: 1318 - KU KLUX KLAN BELTS (4)

KU KLUX KLAN BELTS (4) A group of KKK uniform belts, includes: a wide satin belt, yellow rope belt with knotted fringe; and two narrow blue nylon belts with fringe. Very good condition, four items.

Lot: 1319 - VINTAGE KU KLUX KLAN BANNER: WACO, TEXAS CHAPTER NO. 33

VINTAGE KU KLUX KLAN BANNER: WACO, TEXAS CHAPTER NO. 33 An original, ca. 1920s, black silk/satin banner, three-part construction, approx. 50 x 24 in. with bullion at top and bottom, and a large, embroidered logo and robed Klansman at middle. Fabric loops at top for hanging. Exhibits white residue in areas but overall very good.

Lot: 1320 - KNIGHTS OF KAMELIA PATCH

KNIGHTS OF KAMELIA PATCH A 3.5 in. diameter ‘blood drop' patch, age unknown with handmade construction. Toning at center, else good condition.

Lot: 1321 - KU KLUX KLAN ‘HERO CROSS' AND BUTTONS

KU KLUX KLAN ‘HERO CROSS' AND BUTTONS The highest award granted by the Ku Klux Klan, the very rare ‘Hero Cross', ca. 1970s, approx. 1.25 in. square, with the obverse depicting Confederate general and early Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest at center, beneath a Klan hood. Forrest's bust appears within a cross against a rose background, with the upper arms bearing the motto ‘Sans Peur Et Sans Reproche' (‘Without Fear and Without Reproach'). The lower arms bear the dates ‘1866' and ‘1915', the founding dates of the first and second iterations of the Klan. The verso of the medal bears the raised legend: ‘Hero Cross Knights Ku Klux Klan'. Suspended from a blue and white satin ribbon with pin consistent with 1970s examples. No maker's mark present. SOLD WITH: two 1960s era pinback buttons, approx. 1 in. diameter, one bearing the Klan's 'blood drop' cross, while the second reads 'JOIN THE KKK'. Good. Three pieces.

Lot: 1322 - 1920S KU KLUX KLAN CATALOGUE OF OFFICIAL ROBES AND BANNERS

1920S KU KLUX KLAN CATALOGUE OF OFFICIAL ROBES AND BANNERS The rarest and most desirable publication of the KKK during the 1920s, a ‘Catalogue of Official Robes and Banners' published by the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, 1925, 6 in. x 9 in., 28pp. with color images on glossy stock of the various robes and banners for purchase from the ‘Robe and Printing Plant in Buckhead, Atlanta, Ga. Fine condition.

Lot: 1323 - 1920s KU KLUX KLAN KAVALIERS BADGE

1920s KU KLUX KLAN KAVALIERS BADGE A very rare badge of the ‘Klavaliers', a specialized group within the KKK which functioned as a secret police force. This 2 in. badge was owned by a member of the Hudson County, NJ, Klan and is in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1324 - WOMEN OF THE KU KLUX KLAN KLAVERN CHARTER

WOMEN OF THE KU KLUX KLAN KLAVERN CHARTER Rare Klavern Charter official document, 20 x 24 in., a 1920s membership form from the Department of the Tri-K-Klub, unengrossed. At bottom is the text of the group's charter and membership form. A document like this would have been used to start a new Klavern, with the Tri-K-Klub specifically aimed at recruiting teenage girls. Insignificant chipping at edges, staining at top left, overall very good.

Lot: 1325 - KU KLUX KLAN LADIES AUXILIARY PENNANT

KU KLUX KLAN LADIES AUXILIARY PENNANT A white felt pennant, 20.5 in. long x 9 in. at widest point, clearly handmade with its edges displaying glued construction, attached to a 12 in. wood pole and bearing a large ‘Ladie's Auxiliary' [sic] patch measuring 4 in. diameter affixed to one side with glue. Pole bears a string for display. The patch exhibits white residue and has lifted from the background; pennant itself bears very slight wear. Overall very good.

Lot: 1326 - KU KLUX KLAN RALLY BROADSIDES

KU KLUX KLAN RALLY BROADSIDES A group of eight broadsides advertising a rally held on May 7, Fayetteville, NC [n.y. but ca. mid-1960s]. In addition to inviting the public to ‘Come Hear the Truth', the broadsides also promote a speech by the Grand Dragon of North Carolina and other ‘good speakers'. Toning consistent with age. WITH: an original 1928 Grand Forest membership card issued to R. J. Smith, with blind-embossed seal. Together, nine items.

Lot: 1327 - KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA (25)

KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA (25) A lot of ca. 1970s-80s printed material, includes: two copies of the newspaper ‘Fiery Cross' published in Tuscaloosa, 1979 and 1982 respectively; two flyers opposing the Martin Luther King Bridge and linking the NAACP with Communism; four printed pamphlets on various subjects such as drugs and offering the story of the Klan; three programs for the ‘Annual Christmas Party and Fellowship' celebration by the Realm of Virginia, Dec. 13, 1980; a copy of the ‘Fiery Cross' bulletin; a list of items for sale by the Realm of Virginia; five Klan receipts; a modern Klan badge, and five blank Klan Christmas cards.

Lot: 1328 - KU KLUX KLAN (13)

KU KLUX KLAN (13) A group of 13 pieces of Klan material, ca. 1920s. Includes: four membership cards; a blank application for membership with a blank check; blank letterhead for the 1924 ‘2nd Imperial Klonvocation' in Kansas City; a ‘Petition for Citizenship'; three cards reading ‘I donated to the Building Fund of Whitewater Klan No. 60 Have You?', a blue robe tag with ‘KKK' printed in red; and a card asking the recipient ‘Are you interested in the adult Ku Klux Klan organization?'. Overall very good to fine.

Lot: 1329 - KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA

KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA A lot of approx. 20 pieces of ca. 1970s-80s Ku Klux Klan printed material, includes: two copies of united Klans of America ‘Fiery Cross' newspaper, printed 1979 and 1982 at Tuscaloosa, Alabama; three fliers opposing the Martin Luther King Bridge and linking the NAACP with Communism; examples of three printed pamphlets on various subjects such as drugs (two copies), relating the story of the Klan (seven copies), and the ‘Miracle of the White Race (one copy); a United Klans of America ‘Invisible Empire' citizenship application blank; a 1982 United Klans of America, Realm of Virginia newsletter; a list of items for sale by the UKA Realm of Virginia (three copies); a pad of Klan receipts; and two blank Klan Christmas cards. All in very good to fine condition.

Lot: 1330 - KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA (4)

KU KLUX KLAN EPHEMERA (4) Four items: the first, an ornate Knights of the Ku Klux Klan membership certificate, 17 in. x 14 in., This is a rare 2nd Degree Certificate elevating Edward J. Ladd to the rank of 'Knight Kamellia', the primary order of Knighthood, on Oct. 1, 1925, signifying the end of his period as a probationary member. Bears a gold seal atop a purple ribbon at lower left, and black paper seal at right, with three officiating signatures making this particular certificate very rare. Folds from having been rolled, else very good. SOLD WITH: three vintage Klan postcards ca. 1920s, on pink stock, unused.

Lot: 1331 - KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN CHARTER BLANK

KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN CHARTER BLANK A circa 1920's printed document blank, 17 x 20 in., a charter certificate enabling the establishment of a local ‘Klan' of the Federated Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. The document is illustrated at center with a large KKK seal depicting two robed klansmen on rearing mounts above the legend ‘Honor'. Mounted klansmen appear at each corner, and the entirety is surrounded by an intricate border. The certificate features blanks for the location, organization number and date to be listed, as well as blanks for the signatures of the Imperial Wizard, Kligrapp, Exalted Cyclops and Grand Dragon. Shows a horizontal fold at center, with some notable toning to the left edge and slight additional toning to the very edges overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1332 - KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN CHARTER BLANK

KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN CHARTER BLANK A circa 1920's printed document blank, 17 x 20 in., a charter certificate enabling the establishment of a local ‘Klan' of the Federated Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, Inc. The document is illustrated at center with a large KKK seal depicting two robed klansmen on rearing mounts above the legend ‘Honor'. Mounted klansmen appear at each corner, and the entirety is surrounded by an intricate border. The certificate features blanks for the location, organization number and date to be listed, as well as blanks for the signatures of the Imperial Wizard, Kligrapp, Exalted Cyclops and Grand Dragon. Shows a horizontal fold at center, with some notable toning to the left edge and slight additional toning to the very edges overall, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1333 - KU KLUX KLAN MANUAL AND FORMS

KU KLUX KLAN MANUAL AND FORMS Lot of four pieces of ca. 1920s Klan paperwork, includes: a 12pp. booklet 'The Practice of Klanishness', or the proper mentality to be maintained by Klansmen; a handout given to prospective members claiming that the press has been unfair to the Klan and advising the recipient that in a few days he would be receiving a card inviting him to a Klan meeting, a 'gathering of Patriotic Americans', and and two 4to. order forms for Klan robes, helmets, stationery, forms, etc., in blank. Very good.

Lot: 1334 - TITANIC APR. 20, 1912 BRITISH MEMORIAL NEWSPAPER

TITANIC APR. 20, 1912 BRITISH MEMORIAL NEWSPAPER Rare British newspaper 'The Daily Graphic', 20pp. folio, Apr. 20, 1912, their 'Titanic in-Memoriam Number', a heavily illustrated memorial to the passenger vessel, those lost in the sinking, etc. The cover bears an artist's image of the vessel underway, with additional photos and illustrations within showing the location of the ship's sinking and that of other nearby vessels as well; photos and schematics of the interior of the ship, portraits of notable deceased, etc. First and last pages detached and quite brittle and toned at margins, o/w very good.

Lot: 1335 - CROTON AQUEDUCT OF NEW YORK MAP AND NINETEENTH CENTURY PRINTS (4)

CROTON AQUEDUCT OF NEW YORK MAP AND NINETEENTH CENTURY PRINTS (4) Printed map: the first, 21 in. x 7 in., published by N. Currier, New York and titled ‘Hydrographic Map New-York, Westchester and Putnam, and also showing the line of the Croton Aqueduct'. Edges bear chips and light toning, irregularly trimmed at bottom, very good. SOLD WITH: two tinted prints showing the ‘Croton Aqueduct at the Mill and Harlem Rivers, one 10.5 in. x 7.25 in. and another, 15 in. x 9.5 in. respectively; and an additional 19 in. x 14 in. tinted print showing a ‘View of the City of New York in 1792'. Prints bear folds and some edge wear, overall good. Together, four pieces.

Lot: 1336 - 1920S STEAMSHIP SHIP PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM

1920S STEAMSHIP SHIP PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM An interesting album of over 250 snapshots collected by a seaman apparently serving on an American steamship ca. 1920s and which chronicle his fellow seamen, friends and family, and document his travels to places such as New York, Key West, Puerto Rico, Guayanilla and San Domingo. The photos, 4.5 x 2.75 in. in most part, are pasted or tab-mounted to both sides of black album pages measuring 10 x 7 in. and many bear captions in neat white pencil beneath. Some of the steamships indicated are Texaco 147 and 146, as well as the Solitaire. Pages are disbound from the broken album, some torn, and some dismounted. Photographs are overall good to very good. Should be viewed.

Lot: 1337 - ‘MONSARRAT’S COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR’

‘MONSARRAT'S COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR' A rare imprint, ‘Monsarrat's Southern and Western Bank Note Table and Counterfeit Detector published monthly by D. T. Monsarrat, Stock and Exchange Broker, Cincinnati'. 31pp. 8vo., printed by the ‘Cincinnati Whig', June 1, 1883. Toning and a bit of loss at edges, light cockling and expected wear from being leafed through, overall good condition. An excellent resource for the American numismatist!

Lot: 1338 - PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST CORRECT PRINTED COPY OF THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST CORRECT PRINTED COPY OF THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS An especially rare and important printing of the volume 'Autograph Leaves of Our Country's Authors' (Baltimore: Cushings & Bailey), 1864. First edition, 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 in., unpaginated but approx. 208pp. 4to. A collection of 200 poems, songs, and other writings by the most important American authors. Of historical import is the fact that this volume contains the first publication of the definitive version of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. In his own hand, Abraham Lincoln wrote his final version of the Gettysburg Address for this publication, which was a work conceived and created by a former Union Army officer to benefit fellow soldiers in the Civil War. Alexander Bliss and John Pendleton Kennedy assembled and published this book in 1864 to raise money for the Baltimore Sanitary Fair (The Maryland State Fair for Soldier Relief). They solicited many prominent Americans, including Lincoln, John Greenleaf Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Edgar Allen Poe, just to name a few, to provide hand-written copies of one of their works. This book contains the final and definitive version of the Gettysburg Address. There are five copies of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln's handwriting, each slightly different in its wording and punctuation. This book contains the only copy that includes a title - 'Address Delivered at the Dedication of the Cemetery at Gettysburg' - dated November 19, 1863, and bears Lincoln's full signature. This very volume bears a wonderful presentation ink inscription on the first page tying the book to the fundraising fair for which it is written. The presentation reads in full: 'Maryland State Fair for the benefit of the U.S. Sanitary and Christian Commissions. Presented to Miss Mary Berry as an expression of the sincere gratitude and esteem of her friends in the 'New England Kitchen' Baltimore April 1864'. The pages are disbound, covers not present but contents are fine save two pages toned from the pressing of a fern leaf, thus the perfect candidate for rebinding.

Lot: 1339 - MARY TODD LINCOLN

MARY TODD LINCOLN (1818-1882) First Lady of the United States, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln. A fine, very rare signed piece, her free-franking signature ‘Mary Lincoln' in black ink at the upper right of a black-edged 2.25 x 4.5 in. mourning envelope, adding the address of the recipient, ‘Mrs Rhoda E. White Suffern, Rockland Co. New York', all in Lincoln's hand. The inside top edge of the verso shows the blind-embossed name of the suppliers, ‘Philp & Solomons Acts. Washington'. Shows a slight abrasion to the area of Lincoln's signature, with small creases to the edges, a small loss to the flap, and with mounting remnants to the verso, otherwise in very good condition overall. Sold with a period litho carte de visite depicting Mrs. Lincoln, no backstamp, clipped at the corners and with a few spots of soiling, else very good. RHODA E. WHITE (1815-1898) was an American author and longtime friend and correspondent of the First Lady, who published her works under the masculine pseudonym ‘Uncle Ben of Rouses Point'.

Lot: 1340 - A SMALL LOCK OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S HAIR

A SMALL LOCK OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S HAIR A comparatively generous lock of hair from the head of President Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. The 12 strands of dark brown hair, each about .75 in. long, are joined together with a very small piece of white thread and set against a printed portrait of the president which is in turn set into a 2 3/8 x 3 in. period tintype case with an ornate oval brass frame and further accented with a gilt waving American flag on the front cover. Sold with a wood presentation box. This lock, originally part of a larger lock of hair, was presented by Lincoln to EDWARD DUFFIELD NEILL (1823-1893). Assistant secretary to President Lincoln (1864-65), an ordained Presbyterian minister and dedicated historian. At the beginning of the Civil War, Rev. Neill served as chaplain to a Minnesota regiment and later as an army hospital chaplain in Philadelphia and starting in 1864 served as assistant secretary to Lincoln at the urging of John Hay. Neill stayed on as a secretary to Andrew Johnson and served as a diplomat in Dublin. He went on to found Macalester College in St. Paul and to serve as its president. The lock of hair was sold to bookseller Leland N. Lien who then sold it to a political memorabilia dealer, thence to our consignor. Sold with images of the original lock as the time it was held by Macalester College and with letters of provenance from the owners thereafter.

Lot: 1341 - ABRAHAM AND MARY LINCOLN HAIR DISPLAY

ABRAHAM AND MARY LINCOLN HAIR DISPLAY A fine pair of Lincoln relics, a total of about ten strands of hair of both Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, separately contained within small magnifying cases matted beneath reproduction images of the President and First Lady. A printed note matted beneath the locks offers provenance: '...Several strands of Abraham Lincoln's hair, given by the President to Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of their friendship.' These hair relics passed through the Wright family until offered for sale by Christie's in 1992. Ex: Forbes Collection 2002'. Beautifully triple-matted, accompanied by a copy of the original Christie's catalog description and COA ex: Cary Delery, The Historical Shop. Fine condition.

Lot: 1342 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN ASSASSINATION HAIR AND DEATHBED RELIC PRESENTATION

A most impressive presentation for any Lincoln aficionado, combining six strands of hair from the head of President ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-1865), as well as four strands of hair from Lincoln's Secretary of State, WILLIAM SEWARD (1801-1872). These strands of hair were collected as keepsakes by Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Indiana Governor Joseph Wright, both of whom were close friends of the Lincolns. Both Lincoln and Seward would be attacked by pro-Confederate conspirators on April 14, 1865, with Seward grievously injured and Lincoln dying from a gunshot wound delivered point-blank by John Wilkes Booth. These hairs are accompanied by a third striking relic of the assassination, a small section of the blood-stained sheet upon which Lincoln lay in his final hours. This incredible relic was taken from a large section of sheet found among the papers of American Minister to Greece CHARLES K. TUCKERMAN (1821-1896), who was in Washington at the time of the assassination. Included with the presentation is a color copy of the complete section of bedsheet, with Tuckerman's initials and note of provenance: 'Relic from the death bed of Abraham Lincoln, stained with his blood. Taken from his death chamber. C. K. T.' We personally witnessed our consignor dividing this relic into smaller pieces and will include our COA on request. Each item is encapsulated in hard plastic, and attractively matted with an image of Lincoln on his death bed and an explanatory caption. An important group of relics with excellent provenance - a must-have for any Lincoln collector.

Lot: 1343 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAIR DISPLAY

ABRAHAM LINCOLN HAIR DISPLAY A fine Lincoln relic, seven or eight strands of hair contained within a small magnifying case and matted along with a reproduction image of the President. An identifying note mounted beneath hair reads, in part: '...Several strands of Abraham Lincoln's hair, given by the President to Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, as a token of their friendship. This hair relic remained in the family until offered for sale by Christie's in 1992. Ex: Forbes Collection 2002'. Along with a COA from Cary Delery, The Historical Shop and the original Christie's listing from this famous auction. Fine condition.

Lot: 1344 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN PETERSON HOUSE WALLPAPER RELIC

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PETERSON HOUSE WALLPAPER RELIC A rare Lincoln assassination relic, a small swath of original wallpaper from the room in the Petersen House where Lincoln died. The swath measures approx 0.75 x 1.25 in., and was obtained by the original owner's great-great grandmother, who collected it between 1900-1932 when the house was restored by the National Park Service. Accompanied by a copy of a document from the U. S. Department of the Interior, 1p. 4to., Washington, Oct. 1, 1980, attesting to the wallpaper's authenticity based on forensic evidence. Fine condition. The Peterson House is a historic site forever linked to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. On April 14, 1865, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford's Theatre. After being carried across the street to the Petersen House, the President succumbed to his wound there the following morning.

Lot: 1345 - (LINCOLN ASSASSINATION) TOM TAYLOR

(LINCOLN ASSASSINATION) TOM TAYLOR TOM TAYLOR (1817-1880) English dramatist best remembered as the author of ‘Our American Cousin', the performance of which was attended by Abraham Lincoln when he was assassinated at Ford's Theater. Fine A.Ms.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], July 31, 1854, a 14-line love poem, apparently original and signed at conclusion. In small part: '...A King's soon[?] in my quiet nook lit down, And looked & loved & called me there And set me in the jeweled crown That he was used to wear. I thought to love each gem, each sparkling star, As I had loved the tress the stars, the flowers. I knew their brightness passed my own...Their joys & sorrows were not mine, My proferred kiss was bold! For lack of love my heart went dry, And so I droop until I die...' Fine condition.

Lot: 1346 - ANDREW JACKSON, JR.

ANDREW JACKSON, JR. (ca. 1809 - 1865) Adopted son of President Andrew Jackson with whom he owned a plantation and 51 slaves. Jackson also served as his father's secretary. Jackson helped manage the Hermitage but was a poor investor and following the president's death, he slowly slid into ruin. He died of tetanus as a POW at Fort Warren. Scarce partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong 8vo., Nashville, Nov. 19, 1835, a First of Exchange banknote ordering the payment of $400 from the elder Jackson's account to a Charles M. Nicol. The younger Jackson signs ‘Andrew Jackson junior' as secretary at lower right. Shows numerous cello tape repairs to splits and tears on the verso which show through to the recto, with a few chips to the edges, in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1347 - BENJAMIN HARRISON 1892 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN HANDKERCHIEF

BENJAMIN HARRISON 1892 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN HANDKERCHIEF An interesting article produced for the 1892 Presidential Election, a wool or cotton bunting handkerchief, 22 x 20 in. (sight), with a clamp-dyed red field at center, enclosing portraits of incumbent Republican president Benjamin Harrison and his running mate, ambassador to France Whitelaw Reid, both within oval frames bearing their names and positions. Above the portraits appears a banner bearing the motto ‘Republican Protection', with similar banners bearing the dates of the upcoming presidential term below the subjects. The handkerchief also features a border of alternation red and white fields, decorated respectively with shields in a stars and stripes motif, and a design of three chain links. The handkerchief shows some spots of soiling overall, with tears visible at lower left and right, otherwise in very good overall condition. It is set into a black wood frame, and has not been inspected outside the frame by us. The 1892 election pitted Harrison against Democrat Grover Cleveland, whom Harrison had defeated in 1889. Harrison in turn was defeated in this later election, marking Cleveland's return to the White House.

Lot: 1348 - MARY LORD HARRISON (2)

MARY LORD HARRISON (2) (1858 - 1948) Second wife of Benjamin Harrison, the niece of his first wife and nearly 25 years his junior. Good pair of signed items, includes: A.L.S., 2pp. 12mo., [n.p.], Feb. 12, 1923, to ‘Mr. Le Baron Springer', transmitting the autographs of both herself and her husband (not present). She signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows some toning to the first page and mounting remnants to the uninscribed interior leaves, otherwise in very good condition. WITH: A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., [New York], April 30, 1916 to a Mr. Weitz, congratulating her correspondent on beginning a literary work and expressing her interest in finding a writer to undertake her own project. She signs very boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds and a mounting strip to the second page, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1349 - CALVIN COOLIDGE

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded the Presidency upon the death of Harding. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Mar. 12, 1926, an appointment of Harvey D. Klingensmith as Postmaster at Grapeville, PA. Countersigned by Postmaster General HARRY S. NEW (1858-1937), who served from 1923-1929. Handsomely matted in black and set into a gilt-accented black frame measuring 22 x 19 in. A few light wrinkles slightly impact Coolidge's signature, itself a tad light, else very good condition.

Lot: 1350 - CALVIN COOLIDGE

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872 - 1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding. Partly-printed D.S. as president, 1p. folio, Washington, Dec. 17, 1923, appointing Drew Linard to the post of Consul to Piedras Negras, Mexico. Co-signed by Secretary of State CHARLES EVANS HUGHES. Folds, otherwise fine. Linard would die in this role three years after this document was signed.

Lot: 1351 - CALVIN COOLIDGE

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933) Thirtieth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Harding. T.L.S. as Vice President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 28, 1922, to Ernest Witt acknowledging the receipt of an introduction. With original cover, near fine.

Lot: 1352 - CHESTER A. ARTHUR

CHESTER A. ARTHUR (1829 - 1886) Twenty-first President of the United States who took office following the assassination of James Garfield. Fine partly-printed D.S. as Collector of the Port of New York, signed twice ‘C.A. Arthur', 1p. tall folio, [New York], Mar. 24, 1875, an Oath of Office taken as part of his appointment as ‘…Night Inspector of Customs in and for the Port of and District of New York…'. Arthur signs at middle and again at bottom. Handsomely matted in dark gray and set into a gilt-accented carved frame measuring 24 x 22 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1353 - DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890 - 1969) 34th President of the United States, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe during World War II and largely responsible for the successful invasion on D-Day. Fine association T.L.S. ‘Eisenhower' 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Jan. 24, 1948 on his gilt imprinted letterhead to Gen. HOYT S. VANDENBERG (1899-1954) Air Force General who, in World War II, led Ninth Air Force, supporting the Army from August 1944 until V-E Day. In part: ‘…This note brings my congratulations and good wishes on your birthday. May the ascendence of your star continue unchecked…'. Fine condition.

Lot: 1354 - FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the 'New Deal' programs and who led the United States through most of World War II. Good content T.L.S. as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 22, 1914, on official letterhead to the architectural firm Dillon, McLellan & Beadel', in part: ‘…Your letter of the 12th instant, requesting information on the SARATOGA, Commodore [Thomas] Macdonough's flagship on Lake Champlain, has been received. In reply, I regret that we have not been able to find many details in addition to those with which you are already familiar, namely her armament, complement and tonnage. In some notes left by her builder, Noah Brown, her keel is given as 180' and her beam as 30'. There are no sail plans of this vessel to be found in the Department. I am sending you under separate cover a copy of the painting by Reinagle, entitled ‘Macdonough's Victory on Lake Champlain'. The vessel with the commodore's pennant and the American Flag is the SARATOGA. I also send a copy of another picture which shows some of the ships built on Lake Erie, H.B.M. DETROIT and QUEEN CHARLOTTE and U.S. Brig NIAGARA. This may be of some assistance to you in designing the sails for the proposed monument at Vergennes. It is to be regretted that there are so few authentic drawings of our early ship…'. The corvette USS SARATOGA was built in Vergennes, Vermont. She launched on April 11, 1814 and blockaded the Richelieu River in Quebec. Although badly damaged by the British ship CONFIANCE during the Battle of Plattsburgh (or Battle of Lake Champlain) in September 1814, SARATOGA took her down after two hours of fighting, leaving the United States unchallenged on Lake Champlain and forcing George Prevost, Governor General of Canada, to retreat. Handsomely matted with a portrait of a youthful Roosevelt at his desk and set into a carved gilt frame measuring 21 in. x 17 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1355 - FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the 'New Deal' programs and who led the United States through most of World War II. Nice content T.L.S. as president on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Jan. 17, 1938 to Stephen Gibbons, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. In part: '...I appreciate your kind thought in sending me the hat for Christmas. However, I really do not want to have it blocked yet because when it is done I would like to have it done 'country style' - soft block. I am looking forward with real pleasure to wearing the hat. It is going to be a great comfort to me at Hyde Park this summer...' Very good. Includes original White House transmittal envelope and FDR 1966 6-cent and 1982 centennial commemorative 20-cent U.S. postage stamp plate blocks of four. Ex: Heritage.

Lot: 1356 - FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882 - 1945) Thirty-second President of the United States who instituted the ‘New Deal' programs and who led the United States through most of World War II. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Warm Springs, Dec. 3, 1928, as Governor-Elect on his personal letterhead to George Y. Webster in Rochester, in part: ‘…I am glad to have your letter on the agricultural situation and will take up the matter as soon as I get North. In the meantime I am sending your letter to Henry Morgenthau, Jr.…who is acting as a clearing house of information until I return…'. Handsomely matted in blue and set into a gilt-accented black frame measuring 22 in. x 16 in. frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1357 - (FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT)

(FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT) Good lot of ten press photographs as president, most about 7 x 9 in. or larger, almost all bearing ink press source stamps and printed captions on verso, a variety of poses including meeting Churchill at Quebec, with Fala, addressing Congress, greeting his grandson, etc., WITH: three similar photos of THEODORE ROOSEVELT, JR. in uniform during or just before the U.S. joined the war. Overall good to very good.

Lot: 1358 - FRANKLIN PIERCE

FRANKLIN PIERCE (1804 - 1869) Fourteenth President of the United States who initiated the Gadsden Purchase, opening up the Northwest for settlement. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, June 27, 1856. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER to the rank of Passed Midshipman. Countersigned by JAMES C. DOBBIN as Secretary of the Navy. Folds, else very good, with a bold 4 in. signature. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and was promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1359 - THE DEATH OF GEORGE WASHINGTON

THE DEATH OF GEORGE WASHINGTON A scarce imprint: 'A discourse, delivered at Boscawen, on Saturday the 22d of February, 1800, in commemoration of the late death of General George Washington by Samuel Wood, A.M. Pastor of the Church of said Boscawen...'. Concord: George Hough, 1800. 15pp. 8vo. A portion of string binding remains intact; else, exhibits the expected toning and fragility consistent with age and disbinding.

Lot: 1360 - (GEORGE WASHINGTON)

(GEORGE WASHINGTON) A fine pencil signed portrait of George Washington by noted philatelic and coin artist JOEL ISKOWITZ (1946-2026), executed on a 9.5 x 12 in. [sight] sheet. Matted and set into a silver frame measuring 15 x 17.5 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1361 - GEORGE H. W. BUSH

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924 - 2018) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. A fine display, includes an A.N.S. as President, 1p. 8vo., ‘The White House', May 30, 1991, to the designer of the George H. W. Bush Presidential Medal, John Mercanti. In full: ‘John This medal is superb. Congratulations and Thanks. George Bush'. Beneath, BARBARA BUSH adds her signature. Framed with two examples of the Bush Presidential medals, one presented on obverse and the other on reverse, along with a S.P. and A.N.S. of Secretary of the Treasury NICHOLAS F. BRADY. Additionally, at bottom is a photograph showing Bush and Barbara Bush, bearing an autopen signature. All handsomely set into a blue mat and framed in a carved gilt frame measuring 25 in. x 24 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1362 - GEORGE H. W. BUSH

GEORGE H. W. BUSH (1924 - 2018) Forty-first President of the United States who ordered the attack on Iraq to liberate Kuwait. Signed gilt-embossed Presidential card, handsomely matted in blue and framed with an 8 x 10 in. color portrait of Bush with likely autopen signature in a 27.5 x 17.5 in. gilt frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1363 - GEORGE W. BUSH AND LAURA BUSH

GEORGE W. BUSH AND LAURA BUSH Lot of two signed books, includes: Signed memoir: ‘Decision Points' (New York: Crown Publishers), 2010. 497pp. 8vo., black boards with gilt title on spine, dust jacket included. Boldly signed in black ink on the second flyleaf by GEORGE W. BUSH (b. 1924) 41st President of the United States. Accompanied by a ‘Premiere Collectibles' certificate of authenticity. In excellent condition; WITH signed memoir: ‘Spoken From The Heart' (New York: Scribner), 2010, first edition. 456pp. 8vo., blue boards with gilt title on the spine, dust jacket included. Boldly signed in blue ink on the second flyleaf beneath ‘Premier Collectibles' certificate of authenticity, by LAURA BUSH (b. 1946) First Lady, wife of George W. Bush. Mounted at the bottom of the page is a plate designating this as 1,700 out of 2,500 of the ‘Collector's Numbered Edition'. This book is held within a fine presentation box, featuring the same image as the dust jacket, with silvered edges and the interior lined with black felt.

Lot: 1364 - GERALD R. FORD

GERALD R. 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. Fine signed document, a 22 x 17 in. limited edition swearing-in presentation piece, printed with Ford's Oath of Office text and remarks and a portrait at right. Numbered 109/175 and boldly signed at bottom blank margin. Fine condition, ideal for display.

Lot: 1365 - GERALD R. FORD

GERALD R. 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 fine limited edition print accomplished and signed by artist HELEN RENDELL, 19 x 15 in. [sight], showing a wolf in a winter landscape. Limitation number 233/500. Signed by Ford at lower left. Matted with a ‘1991 Presidential Conservation Print' struck coin numbered 0233, and a second signed print by Rendell. Set into a 28 x 32 in. frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1366 - GROVER CLEVELAND

GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported Civil War service and fiscal reform. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Sept. 7, 1893. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Commodore. Countersigned by HILARY A. HERBERT as Secretary of the Navy. Folds, else very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1367 - GROVER CLEVELAND

GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported Civil War service and fiscal reform. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Nov. 12, 1894. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Rear Admiral. Countersigned by HILARY A. HERBERT as Secretary of the Navy. Very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1368 - GROVER CLEVELAND

GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported civil service and fiscal reform. Fine partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, June 3, 1896, a military promotion of James M. Bell to Major of Infantry, signed at bottom right and countersigned by acting Secretary of War JOSEPH B. DOE (1855-1925). Folds, handsomely matted in dark blue with a portrait of Cleveland and set into a dark wood frame measuring 31 x 26 in. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1369 - GROVER CLEVELAND

GROVER CLEVELAND (1837 - 1908) 22nd and 24th President of the United States, supported Civil War service and fiscal reform. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, May 15, 1893. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Commodore. Countersigned by HILARY A. HERBERT as Secretary of the Navy. Folds, else very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1370 - FRANCES CLEVELAND

FRANCES CLEVELAND (1865 - 1947) First Lady, wife of Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Good content A.L.S., 3pp. 12mo., Princeton, Jan. 18, 1903, to a Miss Fairchild, in part: ‘I fear you must think me overly rude, I have not meant to be. Your note has just this moment come to light, and I hope it is not too late for your two young Englishmen. Of course we shall be glad to see them. I hope they won't care to come Tuesday as that day is very full for both Mr Cleveland & me. I had a very nice letter from [her daughter] Ruth, too, just about the same time you did, I think. How I do want to go to see her sometime – but it seems to be so difficult to get to do it…' She signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows a horizontal mailing fold, very faintly toned, otherwise in fine condition. SOLD WITH: A cabinet card photograph, 4.25 x 6.5 in. sepia, a chest-up view of Cleveland in a fine gown, taken shortly after her marriage to Grover Cleveland at age 21. Shows the studio stamp and copyright statement of Washington photographer Charles Milton Bell on recto and verso. In very good condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1371 - FRANCES CLEVELAND

FRANCES CLEVELAND (1865 - 1947) First Lady, wife of Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States. Good content A.L.S., 4pp. 12mo., Lakewood, NJ, Dec. 17, 1891, to an unnamed friend, thanking her correspondent for sending a gift for her daughter, Ruth. In part: ‘I am very sure I have no words in which to express my appreciation of the gift you have sent my little Ruth. But you must know how deeply I feel about it, and I need not assure you that I shall guard that tiny ring most carefully for my baby. She has it around her neck now, and I know she will love it when she is old enough to know… I am only sorry you could not have clasped the beads for the first time on her little neck, but I did it for you with a loving thought of you and the Doctor, and your own baby girl. I wish you could see Ruth. She is growing… every day – and so plump & healthy & strong. She goes out every day in this mild sunny air, and she seems to enjoy life greatly…' Cleveland signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows a horizontal mailing fold, otherwise in fine overall condition. ‘Baby Ruth' would unfortunately pass away from diphtheria at age twelve, but would be immortalized by the Curtiss Candy Company when they named their flagship candy bar after her. SOLD WITH: Cleveland's 1897-dated calling card, from the end of her husband's second term as president. In fine condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1372 - ROSE CLEVELAND

ROSE CLEVELAND (1846 - 1918) Grover Cleveland's sister, de facto First Lady of the United States from 1885 to 1886, during the first of her brother President Grover Cleveland's two administrations. Rare A.L.S., 3pp. 8vo., Holland Patent, NY, Sep. 11, 1886, to a Mr. H. N. Cleveland (relationship unknown), discussing a potential purchase of a life insurance policy, and arranging a meeting for that purpose in Toledo. She signs ‘'Rose E. Cleveland' at the conclusion in black ink, adding a post-script and signing again with her initials ‘R. E. C.' Shows original mailing folds, evenly toned with one spot of discoloration, otherwise in fine overall condition.

Lot: 1373 - HARRIET LANE JOHNSTON

HARRIET LANE JOHNSTON (1830 – 1903) Acting First Lady of the United States during the presidency of her uncle, lifelong bachelor James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861. Signature in black ink on a 4.75 x 3 in. floral-print greeting card, adding the sentiment ‘Very sincerely yours' and the date ‘Washington December 1894'. Shows an ink identifying inscription and faint mounting remnants to the verso, mildly toned, in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1374 - HARRY S. TRUMAN

HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the rebuilding of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. T.L.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Sept. 20, 1951, on White House letterhead to Frank Glenn, in part: ‘…I am more grateful than you will ever know for the gift of that map Willen [sic, Willem] Blaeu, the famous Dutch cartographer. Three centuries have elapsed since Blaeu made his map and world boundaries have changed many times in that period. But the focus of the world attention is once again on Asia and the Near East – the very area which Blaeu indicated with such an artistic touch….'. Truman's observation about Asia was a touch understated: in fact, the area was undergoing a monumental geopolitical and cultural transformation driven by post-World War II independence movements, the climax of early Cold War conflicts, and the region's first major steps toward continental unification. Handsomely matted in dark green and set, with the original cover, in a black frame measuring 15 in. x 22 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1374A - HARRY S. TRUMAN

HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the rebuilding of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Great souvenir S.P., 6.25 x 6 in. b/w, the famous photograph of Truman holding up the Chicago Daily Tribune newspaper headlined 'DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN', printed beneath Truman's signature ca. 1955. Fine condition, great for framing.

Lot: 1375 - BESS TRUMAN (3)

BESS TRUMAN (3) (1885 - 1982) First Lady of the United States from 1945 until 1953, and the longest lived First Lady, holding the record at 97 years, 8 months. Fine lot of three signed items, includes: A.L.S. as First Lady on White House letterhead, 2pp. 8vo., Washington, D.C., [Oct. 31, 1951], to a friend in Independence, Missouri, in part: ‘I didn't get to see [ambassador to the Soviet Union] Adm. [Alan G.] Kirk, he was here so briefly but Harry of course did see him & the Adm. told him the last thing he did was to see V. & M. before he left M[oscow] to ask about Bob's wife and the five other American mens' wives – but the answer was no different than in the past, I'm sorry to have to tell you…' She continues with personal content and signs at the conclusion in black ink. Show original mailing folds, accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed in Truman's hand, in fine condition. WITH: A.L.S. ‘Bess' on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, D.C., [n.d.], a quick note thanking a friend for her recent letter, signed at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, else fine. WITH: T.L.S. on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, D.C., Oct. 22, 1948, to a Mrs. McClure, thanking her correspondent for her recent note and expressing gladness at being able to arrange a meeting between Mr. McClure and President Truman. She signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, else fine. Three pieces.

Lot: 1376 - HERBERT HOOVER

HERBERT HOOVER (1874 - 1964) 34th President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Dec. 18, 1929, an appointment of Harvey D. Klingensmith as Postmaster at Grapeville, PA. Countersigned by Postmaster General WALTER F. BROWN (1869– 1961), who served under Hoover from 1929 to 1933. Handsomely matted in black and set into a black gilt-accented frame measuring 22 x 19 in. A scuff at bottom margin clear of Hoover's signature, else very good condition.

Lot: 1377 - HERBERT HOOVER, LOU HENRY HOOVER, AND CABINET OFFICERS (10)

HERBERT HOOVER, LOU HENRY HOOVER, AND CABINET OFFICERS (10) HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Signature as President on a White House card. Slightly soiled. WITH: LOU HENRY HOOVER (1874-1944), First Lady, signature as First Lady on a White House card. WITH: Signatures of Hoover's vice president CHARLES CURTIS, along with cabinet members, Sec. of War JAMES W. GOOD, Sec. of Labor JAMES J. DAVIS, and Army Chief of Staff CHARLES P. SUMMERALL. Also included are signatures of Sec. of the Interior RAYMOND WILBUR and one other, illegible. WITH: a mar. 28, 1932 Easter invitation to the White House, with a program for the event. Ten pcs.

Lot: 1378 - HERBERT HOOVER

HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. His volume ‘American Individualism' (New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1923), 72pp. sm. 8vo., hardbound in linen boards, no dustjacket. Boldly signed on first free endpaper. Includes a separate printed note from the chair of the ‘Hoover-for-President' campaign. Spine is broken, wear to edges of boards, light sunning to spine, fair to good.

Lot: 1379 - HERBERT HOOVER

HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964) 31st President of the United States whose attempts to reverse the course of the Great Depression led to his defeat at the polls by Franklin D. Roosevelt. His volume, ‘The Challenge to Liberty' (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935), 212pp. 8vo., hardbound in red linen boards, with dustjacket. Boldly signed on first free endpaper: ‘The good wishes of Herbert Hoover'. Dust jacket is split at spine fold, faded, toned at edges and worn. Volume bears evenly toned pages and wear to edges of boards. Fair to good condition.

Lot: 1380 - JAMES BUCHANAN

JAMES BUCHANAN JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Jan. 22, 1858. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER to the rank of Master. Countersigned by ISAAC TOUCEY as Secretary of State. Folds, a toned area at left, well clear of Buchanan's signature, else very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1381 - JAMES BUCHANAN

JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, April 3, 1858 and marked ‘Duplicate' at top. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Lieutenant. Countersigned by ISAAC TOUCEY as Secretary of State. Folds, chipping to all four margins, clear of signatures, light wrinkling in areas, very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1382 - JAMES BUCHANAN

JAMES BUCHANAN (1791 - 1868) Fifteenth President of the United States whose hands-off attitude toward states' rights directly contributed to the start of the Civil War. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, April 3, 1858. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Lieutenant. Countersigned by ISAAC TOUCEY as Secretary of State. Folds, heavily chipped at top, left and bottom margins, clear of signatures, light wrinkling in areas, very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1383 - JAMES E. CARTER

JAMES E. CARTER (1924-2024) Thirty-ninth President of the United States who engineered a break-through in Arab-Israeli relations. I.S.P. 8 x 10 in. color, shows Carter in head and shoulders with an inscription at bottom blank margin, signed by Carter at right. Matted with a Presidential medal honoring Carter, a caricature and a biographical plate and set into a 24 x 26 in. gilt-accented frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1384 - JAMES MADISON

JAMES MADISON (1751-1836) Fourth President of the United States considered the 'Father of the Constitution', he authored the Federalist papers and sponsored the Bill of Rights. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. oblong folio, Washington, April 24, 1809, a grant of land in Ohio to one Christian Stetler, Jr., figned in full at lower-right, also signed by his Secretary of State ROBERT SMITH, and bearing a still intact paper seal at lower-left. Folds with some stains, largely at margins (as is often the case), still very good. Simply matted and framed.

Lot: 1385 - JAMES MONROE

JAMES MONROE (1758 - 1831) Fifth President of the United States who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and promulgated the Monroe Doctrine. Good content A.L.S. 'Jas. Monroe' in his last months as American Minister to France, 1p. 8vo., Paris, July 28, 1796. In full: 'Sir I send you according to yr request all the papers left in my hands concerning the affair of the family wch emigrated from Antwerp to America, & in whose behalf it was yr. wish I shod. attempt some thing here. I return you all the papers, because being possessed of others of the like import from the department of state, they are not necessary to assist me in any measure I may find occasion to take in behalf of that family; and because I do not perceive among them the particular paper to wch you allude & therefore conclude it never was among them, since it may have not been out of my hands I have returned it in the envelope in which I recd. them. I beg you to assure that family that I will render them all the service in my power, & that you will believe me with great respect & esteem yr. very humble servant, Jas. Monroe'. Only the slightest bit lightened, mentioned only for accuracy, else fine condition, very nicely double-matted with an engraving of Monroe, the entirety set into an attractive gilt wood frame and ready for display. Interestingly, citizenship during Monroe's presidency era was governed by the Naturalization Act of 1802, which amended earlier legislation. Under these laws, the path to citizenship was restricted exclusively to 'free white persons' of good moral character. In 1796, Belgian immigration to the United States primarily consisted of a small number of wealthy aristocrats and refugees fleeing the turmoil of the French Revolutionary Wars. Because Belgium did not yet exist as an independent nation, most of these immigrants from the Southern Netherlands registered as French or Austrian upon arrival.

Lot: 1386 - JOHN AND JACKIE KENNEDY 1963 STAFF CHRISTMAS CARD

JOHN AND JACKIE KENNEDY 1963 STAFF CHRISTMAS CARD Rare President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy 1963 Presidential large size presentation Christmas gift print as given exclusively to members of the White House staff. The approx. 17 x 14 in. card bears an artist's portrayal of the White House Green Room, a facsimile of Jackie's hand: 'With our appreciation and best wishes for a happy Christmas', and the printed signatures of John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. The print is loosely set in a period frame, backed with a section of the original mailing envelope. A bit of light marginal soiling, else very good.

Lot: 1387 - NOVEMBER 22, 1963 'TEXAS WELCOME' PROGRAM FOR JOHN F. KENNEDY

NOVEMBER 22, 1963 'TEXAS WELCOME' PROGRAM FOR JOHN F. KENNEDY Very rare program for the canceled 'Texas Welcome' which was to be held at the Civic Auditorium in Dallas to honor President John F. Kennedy, but quickly canceled after his shooting. The program is 20pp. 4to. with glossy covers and includes full-page photographs of Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, the Johnsons, and Gov. John Connally, a welcome message from Connally as well as various companies and individuals, and the program for the 7:30 PM event which included an invocation, national anthem, a speech by Kennedy and remarks by Connally and Johnson, etc. The final pages include a printing of the Bill of Rights and a tribute to Jackie Kennedy's refurbishing of the White House to make it a 'panorama of history'. Light soiling to the covers, contents are very fine. While tickets to the event appear from time to time, programs are very much rarer.

Lot: 1388 - JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RELIC

JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RELIC JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RELIC A chilling relic from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy: a substantial approx. 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. piece of the blue leather seat upon which he and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy sat when Lee Harvey Oswald pulled the trigger on his Carcano rifle, tragically ending the young president's life. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Bobby E. Farish, 1p. June 6, 2005, which reads, in part: ‘…Enclosed please find the aforementioned swatch of dark blue leather removed from the Presidential limousine of John F. Kennedy, taken as a relic following our fallen leader's assassination in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. This leather was initially sold to the well-known and respected Presidential memorabilia collector Raleigh DeGeer Amyx by the White House's Technical Service Representative F. Vaughn Ferguson on November 22, 1982 and was owned by Mr. Amyx up until the point it was purchased by my collection. According to the facsimile copy of F. Vaugh Ferguson's original transferal letter, furnished to me by Amyx at the time I acquired the swatch, this leather was removed at the White House four days after the assassination, as part of the refurbishing process directed by newly-sworn-in President Lyndon Johnson. There were two shades of blue leather removed from the vehicle by F. Vaughn Ferguson: light blue and dark blue. The dark blue leather was removed from the border of the rear seat where President Kennedy was seated at the time he was shot. The light blue leather originated from the center of the rear seat…'. A copy of Ferguson's letter and DeGeer Amyx correspondence with photographs is included.

Lot: 1389 - JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RELIC

JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RELIC An evocative relic Kennedy's assassination, a circular piece of leather, 3/8 in. in diameter, housed within a small jar with ‘wax' Presidential seal securing the corked stopper. A tag is held by means of the wax indicating registration no. 149924 and scannable code which will . Accompanied with the original velvet tag, also bearing the ‘wax' Presidential seal and housed in the original square plastic box. Fine condition. The scannable code allows the purchaser to obtain full provenance, which is identical to that provided for the larger section of leather from the seat offered in the previous lot in this sale.

Lot: 1390 - KENNEDY ASSASSINATION ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS

An outstanding grouping of nine original color photographs, all but one 3.5 in. x 3.5 in. showing various scenes concerning the death of John F. Kennedy, with four of the photographs taken the very day of his assassination. Of the photographs taken on November 22nd, the most impressive photo measures 4 x 3 and shows the Kennedys and Connallys in their limousine, all four facing the camera, taken just minutes before the fateful shots were fired. Another photo shows is essentially the same view, but taken from another side of the car, the third photo shows Kennedy's seat at the Dallas Trade Mart, his destination before the shooting, with the last November 22nd photo showing a group of people, one of whom was the taker of these photos, standing before the Texas School Book Depository (photo bears a small torn blister just above the sign for the building). The remaining five images were taken in the days following the assassination and show various flower tributes in Dealey Plaza, with a final photo showing Kennedy's grave at Arlington. As stated above, all of the photos were shot by a photographer who had traveled with a group of people to Dallas to view the President, and thereafter had gone north to Washington to view Kennedy's grave. We believe all of the photos to be unpublished, with no negatives remaining. All have been double-matted along with a letter of provenance, and set into a fine wood frame. An excessively rare set of original Kennedy photographs, in overall fine condition.

Lot: 1391 - LEE HARVEY OSWALD'S DALLAS POLICE DEPT. MUG SHOT

LEE HARVEY OSWALD'S DALLAS POLICE DEPT. MUG SHOT LEE HARVEY OSWALD (1939 - 1963) American assassin of President John F. Kennedy who Oswald shot in Dallas, November 22, 1963. Oswald's exceedingly rare 1963 mugshot, one of a very small quantity issued for use by the Dallas Police Department, 4.5 in. x 3 in. b/w. The recto shows a beaten-up Oswald in front and side views beside a Dallas Police placard showing his booking number and the date '11 23 63', the verso bearing a rubber stamped form with typed information offering Oswald's name, address, birthplace, birth date, age, physical attributes, occupation ('Stock worker'), and the charge of ‘Inv. Murder'. Paperclip impression at top margin, else very good.

Lot: 1392 - LEE HARVEY OSWALD LIFE INSURANCE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY MARGUERITE OSWALD

LEE HARVEY OSWALD LIFE INSURANCE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY MARGUERITE OSWALD MARGUERITE OSWALD (1907 - 1986) Mother of Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy. LEE HARVEY OSWALD'S MOTHER BORROW'S AGAINST HER MURDERER SON'S LIFE INSURANCE POLICY Incredible partly -printed D.S. 1p. 4to., 1952, a form issued by The National Life and Accident Insurance Company, filled-out in pencil by Marguerite Oswald and requesting a loan against life insurance policy 942157 in the amount of $58.00. At bottom, she notes: 'Make ck payable to Marguerite C. Oswald, Owner'. The document bears a purple stamp: LOAN COMPLETED SEP 26 1951' Matted with a portrait of a young Lee Harvey mugging for the camera while in class, and set into a fine wood frame measuring 27 in. x 20 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame. National Life and Accident Insurance Company Policy No. 942157 was purchased by Marguerite Oswald and issued in the name of her son, future assassin Lee Harvey Oswald. On December 26, 1963, just 32 days following Oswald's murder by Jack Ruby in the garage of the Dallas Police Department, Marguerite Oswald filed a claim on the same policy number, in her sons name (copy of the claim document included). The insurance company honored their obligation and paid Mrs. Oswald the sum $863.00. Four years ago that claim document, which also was signed by Marguerite, realized $79,436 at auction.

Lot: 1393 - THE MURDER OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD

THE MURDER OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD Excellent S.P., 10.5 x 8.5 in. b/w, the iconic photograph of Oswald at the moment he was shot by Jack Ruby, signed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer ROBERT H. JACKSON (b. 1934). Also signed by the stunned detective standing opposite Ruby, JAMES LEAVELLE (1920-2019) who writes: 'To Dale The murder of Oswald changed history forever. Det. James Leavelle Ret. Nov. 24th 1963'. Fine condition.

Lot: 1394 - JACK RUBY

JACK RUBY (1911 - 1967) Dallas nightclub owner who shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald following Oswald's assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Partly-printed check entirely in Ruby's hand, drawn from the Mercantile National Bank at Dallas, July 1, 1952 and ordering a payment to the Kline Music Co. for $30.11 for a ‘snare drum'. Signed at bottom ‘Little Daddy Jack L. Ruby'. Floated on a gray mat and set into a wood frame measuring 17 in. square. Scuff at left edge and folds, else very good condition. Not examined out of frame. Of course, the snare drum was a standard accompaniment for the strippers employed at Ruby's clubs.

Lot: 1395 - JACQUELINE KENNEDY CRYSTAL FLOWER BOWL WITH BRONZE FRAME

JACQUELINE KENNEDY CRYSTAL FLOWER BOWL WITH BRONZE FRAME Jacqueline Kennedy's stepbrother was Hugh D. 'Yusha' Auchincloss III, the son of her mother's third husband, wealthy Washington D.C. stockbroker Hugh D. Auchincloss Jr. The two became lifelong friends and confidants after their parents married in 1942, and he remained a close part of her life until she passed away. A wonderful piece once displayed at the Auchincloss family estate, Hammersmith Farm in Newport, Rhode Island, where Jackie spent many summers and which served as the venue for her and John F. Kennedy's 1953 wedding reception. Offered is an attractive deeply-etched crystal glass flower bowl, 9 in. dia. at top, 5.25 in. tall overall as it rests within the slotted bronze fitted supporting frame. Four sides of the bowl display attractive arrangements flowers, petals, ribbons, etc. Some oxidation to parts of the frame, with three tiny chips to the rim of the bowl, else very good. SOLD WITH: an engraved 1p. 8vo. message from the White House and bearing an image of the front of the structure, sent to 'Mrs. Auchincloss Merrywood' with notice at bottom: 'Perishable Flowers Keep from frost and extreme heat'. With letters of provenance. Two pieces.

Lot: 1396 - JOHN QUINCY ADAMS

JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767 - 1848) Sixth President of the United States, Secretary of State under Monroe, principally formulated the Monroe Doctrine. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Dec. 15, 1826, a grant of land in ‘…the East half of the North West quarter of section thirty two, in Township Seventeen…Crawfordsville, Indiana…'. Boldly signed at bottom and countersigned by GEORGE GRAHAM (1770-1830) Virginia politician, acting Secretary of War under James Monroe, War of 1812 veteran. Lacking blind-embossed paper seal, with soiling to edges, toned folds, overall good condition.

Lot: 1397 - LUCRETIA GARFIELD

LUCRETIA GARFIELD (1832 – 1918) First Lady of the United States from March to September 1881, as the wife of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. A.L.S. on her monogram mourning letterhead, 3pp. 12mo., [n.p., South Pasadena], Dec. 28, 1918, to the wife of publisher and philosopher George W. Childs. Garfield thanks her friend for her holiday wishes, adding in part: ‘...It was a rainy day here but friends made sunshine in the house. Today is most wonderful with the atmosphere so clear that all the distant mountains smile out from the distance. Do you never think of this sunny land with a longing to see it again?…' She signs in black ink at the conclusion. Accompanied by the original transmittal envelope, with Garfield's full franking signature in black ink at top. Both pieces mounted to a 4to. sheet, else very good.

Lot: 1398 - LYNDON B. JOHNSON

LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President of the United States and creator of the 'Great Society' social welfare programs. America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. Fine association and content T.L.S. as President ‘Lyndon' 1p. 4to., Washington, Nov. 3, 1965, on White House letterhead to Rep. EMANUEL CELLER, sending him a 1965 quarter. In part: ‘…I would like you to have this freshly minted quarter. It has just come from the Mint, the first result of your new coinage legislation. On August 24, 1935, President Roosevelt wrote of the 74th Congress, ‘It has dealt, in the spirit of statesmanship, with matters of vital interest to the lives of our people. Much has been accomplished for the permanent well-being of the Nation as a whole.' I wanted you – as a member of an even more enlightened and public-minded 89th Congress – to have this shiny quarter as a memento…'. The Coinage Act of 1965 sought to address coin shortages which had begun in 1959 by reducing the silver content from dimes and quarters from 90 percent to just 40 percent. Following the ratification of the Act, the Mint began to strike the first of the 1965-dated coins on August 23 of that year, making them the first U.S. coins to bear that date. EMANUEL CELLER (1888-1981) was a Democratic politician from New York who served as representative of that state for 50 years. Handsomely matted in black with a 1965 quarter and a portrait, and set into a carved black frame measuring 19.5 x 15 in. Very good condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1399 - LYNDON B. JOHNSON

LYNDON B. JOHNSON (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President of the United States and creator of the 'Great Society' social welfare programs. America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. His signature on a cover of the April 25, 1960 edition of TIME magazine bearing his image, matted and set into a black frame measuring 17 in. x 14 in. Water stains at top left and bottom left margins, a bit of fading to signature, else very good. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1400 - MILLARD FILLMORE

MILLARD FILLMORE (1800 - 1874) Thirteenth President of the United States who succeeded to the presidency upon the death of Taylor. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, July 12, 1862. A naval appointment of Rear Admiral CHARLES C. CARPENTER to the rank of Midshipman. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy WILLIAM ALEXANDER GRAHAM. Folds with toning to a few areas, else very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and was promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American

Lot: 1401 - RICHARD M. NIXON

RICHARD M. NIXON (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Signed souvenir text, 1p. 8vo., [1970], Nixon's famous quotation denigrating college students as 'bums', appearing just above the famous image of a victim of the Kent State National Guard shootings of May 4, 1970. Fine.

Lot: 1402 - RICHARD M. NIXON

RICHARD M. NIXON (1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Signed souvenir text, 1p. 8vo., [1973], Nixon's famous 'peace with honor' quotation, appearing just above the famous image of napalm victim Phan Thi Kim Phuc as she appeared in the prize winning photograph. Fine.

Lot: 1403 - RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893) Nineteenth President of the United States and Union brigadier general. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, April 20, 1880. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Captain in the Navy. Countersigned by RICHARD W. THOMPSON. One vertical toned strip at middle and light wear to edges, else very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and was promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1404 - RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822 - 1893) Nineteenth President of the United States and Union brigadier general, winner of the controversial presidential election of 1876. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, July 9, 1877, an order that the Secretary of State affix the Seal of the United States to 'a warrant for the conditional pardon of Uriah Hilton...', boldly signed at bottom. Nicely matted with a portrait of Hayes and brass biographical plaque, all set into an ornate black and gilt wood frame. Fine condition.

Lot: 1405 - RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822 - 1893) Nineteenth President of the United States and Union brigadier general. Fine signature on a White House card, handsomely matted in gray with a portrait and card listing his dates of service. Set into a black carved wood frame measuring 23 in. square. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1406 - RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822 - 1893) Nineteenth President of the United States and Union brigadier general. Post-presidential inscription and signature on a small sheet measuring 6 x 5.5 in. [sight], [n.p., n.d.]. Titled at bottom: ‘Organization of the Trustees of the John F. Slater Fund for the Education of Freedmen'. Hayes writes: ‘Mr. E. S. March Compliments of R. B. Hayes…'. Handsomely matted in linen with a portrait and biographical plaque and set into a silver-gilt frame measuring 24 x 20 in. The John F. Slater Fund was created in 1882 by Connecticut industrialist John Fox Slater with the aim to support education for African Americans in the South. After retiring from the White House, Hayes served as the first president of the board of trustees from 1882 until his death in 1893. Light offsetting in areas, else very good. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1407 - THEODORE ROOSEVELT

THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled the Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged conservation. Fine partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, May 1, 1908, a military appointment of Charles F. Kieffer as ‘…Major in the Medical Corps…'. Countersigned by ROBERT SHAW OLIVER as Acting Secretary of War. Dr. Charles F. Kieffer (1969-1908) was appointed lieutenant and assistant surgeon in 1891, then promoted to captain in 1896. From Sept. 1899 to June 30, 1901 Kieffer was major and surgeon in the 48th Regiment U.S. Volunteer Infantry. Handsomely matted in cream with a portrait of Roosevelt laughing and set into a carved black frame with gilt accents measuring 33.5 x 28 in. Very good to fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1408 - THEODORE ROOSEVELT

THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858 - 1919) Twenty-sixth President of the United States who started the Panama Canal, settled the Russo-Japanese War, broke up Standard Oil and encouraged conservation. Good association T.L.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Mar. 3, 1909, on White House letterhead to business magnate Edward Filene in Boston, thanking him for a letter. EDWARD FILENE (1860-1937) was a businessman and philanthropist, who, as the founder of Filene's department store, pioneered the growth of credit unions across the United States. Moderately to heavily toned with light bleeding to signature, mounted, good.

Lot: 1409 - EDITH K. ROOSEVELT (2)

EDITH K. ROOSEVELT (2) (1861 - 1948) First Lady and second wife of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Good content A.L.S., 4pp. 8vo., Sagamore Hill, May 24, 1938, to a Mrs. Nicholson, a ‘...hasty reply to your distressing letter…' In part: ‘...The schools are such an austere question, to women especially, but should be approached by Pro-America not as an organization but as individuals, in these days of political enmity… As to the Boy Scouts their scope would necessarily be limited, on account of their youth almost negligible… Glad for news of the success of your son. I shall be glad to send a letter of introduction to Mr. [Herbert] Hoover… but really think you could do more through Mrs. Hoover. That may be because I find women more understanding in all that concerns children. In any case it seems to me that schools need more specialized help…' She signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows a horizontal mailing fold at cente4r, else very good to fine. WITH: A.N.S. with her initials ‘E.K.R.' on White House letterhead, 1p. 16mo., Washington, D.C. [n.d.], to a ‘Maurice', in part: ‘Alice's engagement to Mr. Longworth is to be announced on the seventeenth…' Shows a horizontal mailing fold, else fine. Two signed pieces.

Lot: 1410 - THOMAS JEFFERSON SIGNED ACT OF CONGRESS

THOMAS JEFFERSON SIGNED ACT OF CONGRESS THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743 - 1826) Third President of the United States, author and signer of the Declaration of Independence, ceased the importation of slaves to America. THE ACT THAT TRIGGERED THE FIRST FEDERAL JUDICIARY RESISTANCE TO CONGRESS Important, fine content D.S. 'Th: Jefferson' as Secretary of State to President GEORGE WASHINGTON, whose signature

Lot: 1411 - JEFFERSON AND ADAMS DECLINE JULY FOURTH CELEBRATIONS...ON THE DAY THEY WOULD DIE

JEFFERSON AND ADAMS DECLINE JULY FOURTH CELEBRATIONS...ON THE DAY THEY WOULD DIE A terrific newspaper, the Phenix Gazette, 2pp. folio, Washington, July 6, 1826. On page two, a letter of Washington Mayor Roger C. Weightman is published inviting past presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence to Washington to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of that all-important document. Following Weightman's invitation are printed the responses of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carroll, James Madison, and James Monroe. Almost all of the respondents respectfully decline, but add the most patriotic and hopeful language to their messages, especially Jefferson, who praises the 'host of worthies' who signed the Declaration, 'in the bold and doubtful election we were to make for our country, , between submission and the sword...unbounded exercise of reason, and freedom of opinion...' Much more. Folds, light toning, else very good. Of course, Adams and Jefferson were both dead by the time this paper was printed - both passed on that anniversary, July 4, 1826.

Lot: 1412 - THE FLAG THAT DRAPED THE COFFIN OF PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT

THE FLAG THAT DRAPED THE COFFIN OF PRESIDENT ULYSSES S. GRANT A presidential relic of great historical importance, the 38-star American flag that was brought to the deathbed of President Ulysses S. Grant immediately after his passing and which remained with him, at times covering his coffin, until the late hero's remains were delivered to City Hall in New York City for public viewing. Believed

Lot: 1413 - ULYSSES S. GRANT

ULYSSES S. GRANT (1852 - 1929) Son of President Ulysses S. Grant, worked as his father's secretary in the White House, also a successful entrepreneur and attorney. Fine association, partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, March 6, 1869. A naval appointment of CHARLES C. CARPENTER as Commander in the Navy. Countersigned by ADOLPH E. BORIE as Secretary of the Navy. Folds, light toning to edges and a chip at top left corner, overall very good. CHARLES CARROLL CARPENTER (1834-1899) was an officer in the U.S. Navy for almost 50 years. During his illustrious career, he participated in the African Slave Trade Patrol, served as lieutenant commander in the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron during the Civil War, and promoted to commander in 1865. Following the Civil War, Carpenter served as commander-in-chief of the Asiatic Squadron during the first Sino-Japanese War. He was then briefly recalled to duty in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.

Lot: 1414 - ULYSSES S. GRANT

ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822 - 1885) Eighteenth President of the United States and Union lieutenant general. Fine partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Jan. 30, 1873, a military appointment of Leven C. Allen as ‘…Second Lieutenant in the Sixteenth Regiment of Infantry…'. Countersigned by WILLIAM M. BELKNAP as Secretary of War. Leven C. Allen (1851-1912) rose in the ranks to become Colonel in the 12th Infantry on Apr. 5, 1906. Handsomely matted in dark gray and set into a gray frame measuring 24.5 x 28 in. Folds and light wrinkling, else very good. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1415 - U.S. GRANT CELLULOID MEMORIAL RIBBON

U.S. GRANT CELLULOID MEMORIAL RIBBON Ulysses S. Grant memorial celluloid ribbon, 11 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. overall, a celluloid applique bearing Grant's image with biographical details attached at center, sold with the rare mailing envelope as well.

Lot: 1416 - ‘PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF U.S. GRANT' AND ‘PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF P. H. SHERIDAN’

‘PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF U.S. GRANT' AND ‘PERSONAL MEMOIRS OF P. H. SHERIDAN' First edition volumes I and II of Ulysses S. Grant's book: ‘Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant' (New York: Charles L. Webster and Company), 1885 and 1886. 584pp. and 647pp. respectively, both 8vo., green linen boards with gilt titles, floral endpapers, first edition. Both volumes bear Grant's facsimile signature on the frontisportrait, with Vol. I featuring a dedication from Grant on the page adjacent to the copyright page, in full: ‘These volumes are dedicated to the American soldier and sailor, New York City, May 23rd, 1885'. Throughout these volumes the reader will find steel engravings, fold-out facsimile letters written by Grant, and maps. Condition is just fair: both volumes exhibit ownership signature on first free endpaper, spine of Vol. I broken with both boards exhibiting damage, loss of binding thereat, frontisportrait detached with tissue cover on both volumes damaged, foxing to interior pages, bumped edges and general wear. Vol. II slightly better but spine still broken, also bumped edges and corners and general wear. OFFERED WITH: Philip Sheridan's book ‘Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan', Volumes I and II (New York: Charles L. Webster and Company, 1888), 499pp. and 485pp., green linen boards with gilt titles, first edition. Both volumes bear Sheridan's portrait and facsimile signature on the frontisportrait. Vol. I bears ownership signature on both first free endpaper, with Vol. II bearing ownership signature on both first free endpaper and second endpapers, as well as a newspaper article affixed at second free endpaper causing significant offsetting to half title page. Tissue over frontisportrait is damaged and also toned, while publication page partially detached. Front hinge of Volume I split, spine broken, back hinge stable. Boards bear wear, loss of pigment to linen in spots, and bumping. Volume II spine loose but intact, wear and scuffing to boards, bumping and other wear. Both just fair condition. Four volumes, should be viewed and offered as is.

Lot: 1417 - WARREN G. HARDING

WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1923) Twenty-ninth President of the United States. T.L.S. as President, 1p. 4to., Washington, Sept. 14, 1922, on White House letterhead to Mrs. Roedel, in part: ‘…Thank you so sincerely for the letter expressing your interest and giving assurance of your prayers. Mrs. Harding will be as grateful as I am when she can be advised of your tender and most friendly concern…'. Handsomely matted with a biographical plaque and portrait, set into a 23 x 20 in. carved frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1418 - WARREN G. HARDING

WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1923) Twenty-ninth President of the United States. Partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. oblong folio, Washington, Dec. 21, 1923, an appointment of Harvey D. Klingensmith as Postmaster of Grapeville, PA. Countersigned by Postmaster WILL H. HAYS (1897-1954), who served under Harding from 1921-1922. Handsomely matted in black and set into a gilt-accented carved black frame measuring 22 x 19 in. A slight stain at left bottom corner, slight wrinkling under Harding's signature (a bit light) which does not detract, else very good. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1419 - WILLIAM J. CLINTON

WILLIAM J. CLINTON (b. 1946) Forty-second President of the United States, the first elected president to be impeached. Fine association presidential T.L.S., 1p. 8vo. Washington, Jan. 18, 2000, to PAUL NEWMAN (1925 - 2008) American actor, Academy Award winner (1986), in part: ‘…Happy Birthday! Hillary and I send our best, and we hope the coming year brings you good health and abundant joy…' Fine.

Lot: 1420 - WILLIAM J. CLINTON

WILLIAM J. CLINTON (b. 1946) Forty-second President of the United States, the first elected president to be impeached. His autobiography 'My Life' (New York: Alofred A. Knopf), 2004. First edition, 958pp. 8vo. in blue cloth with gold title to spine, with dust wrapper. Nicely signed in blue ink on title page. Fine.

Lot: 1421 - WILLIAM MCKINLEY

WILLIAM MCKINLEY (1843 - 1901) Twenty-fifth President of the United States, acquired Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and Hawaii, assassinated. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 8vo., Canton, OH, June 25, 1887. McKinley engrosses and signs a check made out to an illegible payee, signing boldly at bottom. Handsomely matted in black with a fine portrait engraving and set into a silver carved frame measuring 20 x 26 in. Slight smearing to ink in dollar amount and signature, else very good. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1422 - WOODROW WILSON

WOODROW WILSON (1856 - 1924) Twenty-eighth President of the United States who passed sweeping reform laws, gave women the right to vote, and led the United States through World War I, setting the groundwork for the League of Nations. Two items: a partly-printed D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, July 10, 1915, a military appointment of Harold William James as Second Lieutenant of Infantry, countersigned by HENRY S. BRECKINRIDGE as Acting Secretary of War. Rolled, light soiling and edge wear, very good. WITH: a D.S. as President, 1p. folio, Washington, Feb. 17, 1916, a second appointment of James as Second Lieutenant of Infantry, countersigned by HUGH L. SCOTT as Interim Secretary of War. Rolled, very good. Together with: four documents from James' military service: his discharge from West Point (1915); a Presidential appointment as ‘temporary Major of Infantry', July 26, 1918, signed by Assistant Secretary of War BENEDICT CROWELL; a Presidential appointment as Major of Infantry, March 10, 1921, signed by Secretary of War JOHN WILLS; and a Presidential appointment as Captain of Infantry, Dec. 18, 1922, signed by Secretary of War JOHN WILLS. Together, six pieces.

Lot: 1423 - EDITH BOLLING WILSON (2)

EDITH BOLLING WILSON (2) (1872-1961) First Lady of the United States from her marriage to Woodrow Wilson in 1915 until the end of his term in 1921. After her husband's stroke in 1919, she was the first and the only First Lady to ever assume presidential functions. Good pair of signed items, includes: A.N.S. on a 5.75 x 4 in. greeting card, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 1931, to a Mr. Anderson, in full: Allow me to Thank you for your thought of Mr. Wilson on Feb. 3rd [the anniversary of his death] and assure you it touches me deeply to receive your gracious note.' She signs twice at the conclusion in black ink, using both her own name and ‘Mrs. Woodrow Wilson'. Shows a pencil identifying inscription at top left, with a second pencil notation to the verso, otherwise in fine condition. WITH: Typed N.S. on a 5.75 x 4 in. greeting card, Washington, D.C. [n.d.], to a Mr. Wines, thanking her for a letter in tribute to the late president and adding: ‘...I am glad to send you my autograph but it is written with a broken right arm.' Her signature at the conclusion is shaky as a result. In fine condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1424 - A PIECE OF THE WHITE HOUSE LIVING QUARTERS

A PIECE OF THE WHITE HOUSE LIVING QUARTERS A neat presidential relic, a thin 1.25 x 1 in. section of wood taken from the 'living space on the third floor that had previously been used for service and storage area' at the White House, specifically from the roof of the structure at the time of its remodeling in 1927. Matted with a photo of the structure as it was being restored and an aluminum descriptive plaque, all set into a 17 x 21.5 in. frame. Very good.

Lot: 1425 - (PRESIDENTS)

(PRESIDENTS) A group of five S.P.s., each 8 x 10 in. color, with formal portraits of GERALD R. FORD; JIMMY CARTER receiving the Nobel Prize, and Vice President DAN QUAYLE in the Oval Office. WITH: five 8 x 10 in. photos, not signed, showing Lydon B. Johnson and family, Richard Nixon and family, George H. W. and Barbara Bush, and LBJ with Jacqueline Kennedy receiving the Oath of Office upon the death of John F. Kennedy. Also included are two portrait engravings of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. Together, 12 items.

Lot: 1426 - FIRST LADIES (6)

FIRST LADIES (6) A fine lot of six items signed by First Ladies of the United States, includes: LADY BIRD JOHNSON (1912-2007), T.L.S. on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1967, to a Donald E. Robinson, thanking her correspondent for his letter and his beautification efforts complementing her natural preservation and beautification initiatives as First Lady. She signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, otherwise in fine condition. WITH: NANCY REAGAN (1921-2016), A.N.S. ‘Nancy' on a 6 x 4.5 in. greeting card bearing her monogram, [n.p., n.d.], thanking her correspondents for their birthday wishes and signing at the conclusion in black in. Shows a cello tape mark to one edge, otherwise in fine condition. WITH: PAT NIXON (1912-1993), T.L.S. on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 1972, thanking her correspondents for their recent letter. She signs at the conclusion in blue ink. Shows original mailing folds, otherwise in fine condition. WITH: HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON (b. 1947), A.N.S. ‘Hillary' on her personal 5.5 x 4.25 in. greeting card, [Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 1993], to a Marc Troy, in part: ‘...Bill and I welcome your thoughts. They will be carefully considered as Bill begins to implement his agenda for change in America.' She signs at the conclusion in black ink. With original transmittal envelope, shows minor soiling, otherwise in very good to fine condition. WITH: LOU HENRY HOOVER (1874-1944), T.L.S. on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1933, to a Mr. Harris, thanking her correspondent for sending a copy of a book for the White House library. She signs at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, with album mount marks to the corners, otherwise in very good to fine condition. WITH: CAROLINE SCOTT HARRISON (1832-1892), signature in black ink on a 3.5 x 2 in. card. Faintly toned, with a pencil notation to the verso, otherwise in fine condition. SOLD WITH: a cabinet card photograph, 6.5 x 4.25 in. sepia, a double portrait of President William McKinley and First Lady Ida McKinley. No backstamp, shows a spot of soiling to the face of the print and some pencil notations to the verso, otherwise in very good condition. Seven pieces.

Lot: 1427 - FIRST LADIES (2)

FIRST LADIES (2) Pair of items signed by First Ladies, includes a cut signature of ELEANOR ROOSEVELT, with a 1932 envelope franked by MARY LORD HARRISON. Two pieces.

Lot: 1428 - 1962 EARL WARREN U.S. SUPREME COURT

1962 EARL WARREN U.S. SUPREME COURT Very desirable signed formal photograph of the entire Earl Warren U.S. Supreme Court, ca. 1962, one of the most influential court in the country's history whose Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education desegregated American public schools. The 17 x 12 in. b/w image is signed in the white bottom margin by the nine members of the court, generally beneath their respective images. The signers include: Chief Justice EARL WARREN, with Associate Justices WILLIAM O. DOUGLAS, HUGO BLACK, FELIX FRANKFURTER, TOM C. CLARK, POTTER STEWART, JOHN M. HARLAN, WILLIAM J. BRENNAN, JR., and BYRON WHITE. Fine condition, set into a simple black frame.

Lot: 1429 - 1955 EARL WARREN U.S. SUPREME COURT

1955 EARL WARREN U.S. SUPREME COURT Very desirable signed formal photograph of the entire Earl Warren U.S. Supreme Court, ca. 1955, one of the most influential court in the country's history whose Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education desegregated American public schools. The 16 x 11 in. b/w image is signed in the white bottom margin by the nine members of the court, generally beneath their respective images. The signers include: Chief Justice EARL WARREN, with Associate Justices FELIX FRANKFURTER, HUGO BLACK, STANLY REED, WILLIAM O DOUCLAS (signature very slightly brushed), SHERMAN MINTON, HAROLD A. BURTON, TOM C. CLARK and JOHN M. HARLAN. There is a light vertical crease on the right side of the image, not very intrusive, else very good.

Lot: 1430 - 1986 WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST U.S. SUPREME COURT

1986 WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST U.S. SUPREME COURT Excellent signed formal photograph of the entire William H. Rehnquist U.S. Supreme Court, ca. 1986. The 15 x 14 in. (overall) color image is signed on the mount by the nine members of the court, generally beneath their respective images. The signers include: Chief Justice WILLIAM H. REHNQUIST, with Associate Justices THURGOOD MARSHALL, HARRY BLACKMUN, ANTONIN SACLIA, SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR, BYRON WHITE, JOHN PAUL STEVENS, LEWIS F. POWELL, and WILLIAM J. BRENNAN, JR. Fine condition, matted in beige cloth and set into a gilt wood frame.

Lot: 1431 - BERNARD BARUCH

BERNARD BARUCH (1870-1965) American businessman and statesman and a close personal adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt. 'MANKIND CANNOT LIE IDLE WAITING FOR THE HUMAN PYRE...' Superb political content and association T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 2pp. 4to., New York, Aug. 9, 1963 to Gen. LESLIE GROVES (1896-1970), the American general who, with Robert Oppenheimer, headed the Manhattan Project in the development of the first atomic bomb. Baruch discusses the Russians, Chinese, and the spread of atomic weapons. In part: '...I think the last paragraph of your very remarkable letter of August 8th carries the reasons for the action by Khrushchev. Russia occupies a great deal of Chinese territory which the Chinese will always try to regain. Furthermore, Russia has the largest border in history, without a friend on it. It also has attempted to absorb, and not successfully, large territories with an enormous alien population. For many years now I have been drawing the attention of the Russians to the fact that sooner or later the Chinese will move in on them. This particularly to the people you and I have met on so many occasions. Herewith is a copy of a conversation [not present] I had with Jack McCloy and which I sent to him at his request when Eisenhower appointed him in 1960 as our Disarmament representative. I still believe that the only possible solution is the one we advocated. The Chinese now say that nobody shall have the bomb. The great difficulty is that even our friends say it is impossible to enforce but mankind cannot lie idle waiting for the human pyre. It can be done but every day it is getting more difficult...' Fine condition. Baruch's letter was undoubtedly written in response to the signing of the Limited Test Ban Treaty, a milestone arms control agreement signed four days earlier which banned nuclear weapon detonations in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater. Baruch's letter seems to indicate that he (and Groves) sought a total ban on nuclear weapons, as the Chinese advocated, in order to avoid the 'human pyre' he feared. This debate would soon become moot: China successfully detonated its first domestically produced atomic bomb on October 16, 1964, at the Lop Nur testing site in Xinjiang province.

Lot: 1432 - (‘TRAIL OF TEARS’) CAREY A. HARRIS

(‘TRAIL OF TEARS') CAREY A. HARRIS (1806-1842) Commissioner of Indian Affairs under Jackson and Van Buren who enforced the Indian Removal Act of 1830, resulting in the forced displacement of 60,000 Native Americans known as the ‘Trail of Tears'. Resigned after it was discovered that he was using his position to speculate on land seized from displaced Chickasaw. Scarce, good association partly-printed D.S. as acting Secretary of War during the absence of Lewis Cass, 1p. 4to., [Washington, D.C.], Oct. 21, 1836, an appointment for future Union general Marsena R. Patrick as second lieutenant. He signs boldly ‘C. A. Harris' in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with slight losses to the top and bottom-left corners, mounting remnants to the verso and pencil identifying inscriptions, else very good.

Lot: 1433 - EBENEZER HAZARD

EBENEZER HAZARD (1744-1817) American public official, the first postmaster of New York appointed by the Continental Congress, and third Postmaster General of the United States under George Washington. Sacked for prohibiting publishers to distribute newspapers by mail during the Constitutional Convention. Scarce, lengthy A.L.S., 3pp. 4to., Philadelphia, Nov. 28, 1810, to his sister, Elizabeth Breese. Much personal content related to his finances, religion, his love of Pennsylvania, family matters and more. He signs ‘Eben Hazard' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows a seal tear to the uninscribed area, with folds, a few spots of foxing, still in very good, easily legible condition overall.

Lot: 1434 - EDWARD EVERETT

EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865) American clergyman, senator and Secretary of State, a brilliant orator who spoke prior to Lincoln at Gettysburg. Good association A.L.S., 1p. small 4to., Boston, June 18, 1855, to New York governor William L. Marcy, a letter of introduction for a Mrs. King, who wishes to confer with Marcy regarding a claim brought by her husband against the government of Greece. Everett signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with some very faint ink transfer and a later pencil notation at the bottom edge, otherwise in fine overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Everett, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1435 - (NUREMBERG TRIALS) FRANCIS BIDDLE

(NUREMBERG TRIALS) FRANCIS BIDDLE (1886 - 1968) American lawyer and judge, Attorney General during World War II who served as the primary American judge during the postwar Nuremberg trials. Good content T.L.S. on his personal letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Apr. 20, 1953. In part: 'Thank you for writing me about my letter to the Attorney General with respect to Senator Joseph McCarthy. The [Drew Pearson] libel suit is still pending, but I understand it will be tried before long...' Staple at top left corner else fine. Biddle was a prominent public critic of McCarthy and McCarthyism during the 1950s. As national chairman of the Americans for Democratic Action (ADA), Biddle actively denounced McCarthy's tactics and urged federal investigations into his controversial methods. Biddle's former Assistant Attorney General, Norman Littell, successfully sued columnist Drew Pearson in 1953 for false statements regarding the Dutch government, ultimately winning $50,001.

Lot: 1436 - JOHN A. QUITMAN

JOHN A. QUITMAN (1798-1858) U.S. Army Major General during the Mexican-American war, strongly pro-slavery ‘Fire Eater' congressman from Mississippi, died of dysentery contracted during the inaugural dinner of President James Buchanan. Scarce free-franking signature ‘J A Quitman M[ember] C[ongress]' on a 5.5 x 3 in. letter, executing his surname a second time in addressing his son ‘F. Henry Quitman E[squi]r[e] Houma Terrebonne Louis[ian]a'. Postmarked at Washington, D.C., evenly toned and opened at the top edge, in very good condition overall. Sold with a period, color frontispiece engraving of Quitman, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.

Lot: 1437 - LEVI LINCOLN

LEVI LINCOLN (1749-1820) American politician, Jefferson's Attorney General and Governor of Massachusetts, elected a member of the Continental Congress but declined to serve. As Jefferson's acting Secretary of State upon his inauguration, Lincoln followed Jefferson's directive not to issue commissions to judges appointed by outgoing president John Adams, setting the stage for the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in favor of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison. Scarce A.N.S., 1p. 7.25 x 3 in., [n.p.], Oct. 27, 1795, a receipt for legal work performed on the behalf of a John Flagg. Lincoln signs at the conclusion, the signature showing some brushing to the ink. Shows folds, ragged at the right edge, with a pencil identifying inscription at bottom left, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1438 - NEWT GINGRICH

NEWT GINGRICH (b.1943) American politician, 50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Three signed books: two collector's editions of his work ‘Winning the Future' (Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 2005), 243pp. 8vo., bound in red leather with gilt accents and gilt page edges. Each is boldly signed on the second free endpaper bearing publisher's seal. In fine, unread condition. WITH: a limited edition of his novel ‘Gettysburg' co-authored with WILLIAM R. FORSTCHEN (Norwalk: The Easton Press, 2003), 463pp. 8vo., bound in brown leather with gilt accents and gilt edging to pages, signed on the limitation page by both authors and numbered 167/1,450. Miniscule fold to the top corners of the final few pages, else fine condition. Three pieces.

Lot: 1439 - ROBERT F. KENNEDY

ROBERT F. KENNEDY (1925 - 1968) American politician who successfully managed his brother John's presidential campaign and was later appointed Attorney General. He was assassinated in 1968 while running for president. Fine association T.L.S. 'Bob' as Attorney General, 1p. 4to., Washington, Sept. 2, 1964, on his official letterhead to Edward L. Katzenbach, father of John F. Kennedy's Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, in part: ‘…Many thanks for your kind and thoughtful letter. I was well aware of your enthusiasm as a member of the Youth Committee, and I am glad to have this opportunity to tell you again how much I appreciated the help and cooperation you gave to President Kennedy and to me…'. Handsomely matted in black with a portrait of Kennedy and set into a 19.5 in. x 15.5 in. black frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1440 - SAMUEL DEXTER

SAMUEL DEXTER (1761-1816) American congressman and senator who served as Secretary of the Treasury under Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 4to., [Washington, D.C.], March 17, 1801, transmitting three ‘Mediterranean Passports' to the customs collector of New London, Connecticut. Dexter signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows folds overall, with a 2 in. split thereto at lower right and with additional chips thereto overall, toned at the edges, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1441 - SAMUEL OSGOOD

SAMUEL OSGOOD (1747-1813) Revolutionary War officer, member of the Continental Congress, Commissioner of the Continental Treasury and fourth Postmaster General of the United States under George Washington. Good association manuscript D.S., 1p. sm. 4to., Boston, Sep. 28, 1785, confirming the receipt of loan office certificates from Massachusetts Commissioner of Loans Nathaniel Appleton, further stating that some certificates have been signed by Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence Francis Hopkinson. Osgood signs in black ink at the conclusion. Tipped to a larger sheet at the left edge, shows expected folds, otherwise in very good overall condition. At the outset of the Revolutionary War, Osgood led a local company of minutemen into the Battle of Lexington and Concord in the spring of 1775. They followed the retreating British, and became part of the Siege of Boston. As more troops assembled, Osgood was made major of a brigade while serving at Cambridge, and later was promoted to colonel, as which he served as aide to Gen. Artemas Ward. He later served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1784. In 1785 the National Congress made him a Commissioner of the Treasury, and in 1789 Washington appointed him the first Postmaster general under the newly-ratified United States Constitution. In 1812, Osgood was elected the first President of the then newly-formed City Bank of New York, which later became Citibank.

Lot: 1442 - SAMUEL OSGOOD

SAMUEL OSGOOD (1747-1813) Revolutionary War officer, member of the Continental Congress, Commissioner of the Continental Treasury and fourth Postmaster General of the United States under George Washington. Partly-printed D.S. ‘S. Osgood', 1p. oblong 8vo., New York, May 25, 1803, an ‘Owner or Consignee's Oath on entering Merchandize' into the Port of New York completed and signed by a Stephen Field for a shipment received aboard the ship Eagle. Osgood countersigns as a witness at bottom left, along with collector of customs John Kearny. Shows folds, somewhat ragged at the bottom edge, with insect damage to the top corners, in very good overall condition. At the outset of the Revolutionary War, Osgood led a local company of minutemen into the Battle of Lexington and Concord in the spring of 1775. They followed the retreating British, and became part of the Siege of Boston. As more troops assembled, Osgood was made major of a brigade while serving at Cambridge, and later was promoted to colonel, as which he served as aide to Gen. Artemas Ward. He later served as a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1784. In 1785 the National Congress made him a Commissioner of the Treasury, and in 1789 Washington appointed him the first Postmaster general under the newly-ratified United States Constitution. In 1812, Osgood was elected the first President of the then newly-formed City Bank of New York, which later became Citibank.

Lot: 1443 - THE CABINET OF ANDREW JACKSON (7)

THE CABINET OF ANDREW JACKSON (7) A fine lot of seven items signed by cabinet members and other prominent individuals appointed by President Andrew Jackson, includes: JOHN M. BERRIEN (1781-1856) Jackson's first Attorney General, resigned in 1831 as a result of the ‘Petticoat affair'. A.N.S., 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], July 19, 1831, executing his name in the text, in full: ‘Mr Berrien asks

Lot: 1444 - TIMOTHY PICKERING

TIMOTHY PICKERING (1745 - 1829) American politician and Adjutant General of the Continental Army, Secretary of War (1795) and Secretary of State (1795-1800). Good association A.N.S. as Secretary of War, 1p. 4to., [n.p.], June 10, 1795, to former Quartermaster General Samuel Hodgdon. In full: ‘I return Major Gibbs's letter to you [not present]: and that you may see what are my ideas of your rights and his duty in the case, I inclose my letter to him on the Subject [not present], which after reading be pleased to seal and send to the post office.' He signs ‘T. Pickering' at the conclusion in black ink. Shows original mailing folds, slightly ragged at the bottom edge and toned at the edges overall, with a few spots of soiling, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1445 - WILLIAM H. SEWARD

WILLIAM H. SEWARD (1801 - 1872) American politician and Lincoln's Secretary of State, responsible for preventing official European recognition of the Confederacy. Fine partly-printed D.S. as Secretary of State, 1p. tall folio, Washington, Jan. 7, 1865, a passport issued to William A. Little. Toned folds with a couple of pinholes thereat, else very good.

Lot: 1446 - WILLIAM PINKNEY

WILLIAM PINKNEY (1764 - 1822) American statesman, a commissioner negotiating Jay's Treaty, Madison's Attorney General and Ambassador to Russia. Bold signature ‘Wm Pinkney' on an irregular 7 x 3 in. slip of paper cut from a larger letter, including sentiment and address to James Madison, with a further seven lines in Pinkney's hand on the verso. Shows folds, toned, with some ink show-through and insect damage to the left edge, otherwise in very good condition. SOLD WITH: WILLIAM PINKNEY WHYTE (1824-1908), Pinkney's grandson, U.S. senator and 35th governor of Maryland. Pair of A.L.S.'s, both to a Rev. Charles C. Pierce, the first enclosing the above signature of William Pinkney and stating he is unable to locate signatures of the other members of Madison's cabinet, the second reiterating the above information and stating that the elder Pinkney's papers are scattered amongst family. Both show insect damage, folds, and toning, else very good. Three pieces.

Lot: 1447 - (CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT)

(CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT) ALBERT BENJAMIN CHANDLER (1898-1991) ‘Happy', Senator for and Governor of Kentucky, a controversial figure who, as Commissioner of Baseball, helped Jackie Robinson break the ‘color barrier' but later used the Kentucky National Guard to enforce school integration during his second gubernatorial term. Interesting T.L.S. 2pp. 4to., Frankfort, Sept. 11, 1956. On the back of the recent 18-day protest in Sturgis by Black students attempting to enter the all-White high school, Chandler defends his use of the National Guard in the event. In part: ‘…I am glad to have your recent letter giving me your opinion about the way we have handled the difficulties in Sturgis, Kentucky…I can well understand your concern…but I do not believe that the pubic reports on it have given you a very clear picture…The decision I had to make was not whether or not white and negro children should attend school together, for that reason had already been made by the highest judicial body in the United States. The issue which confronted me…was simply whether or not mob rule should be allowed to prevail in one of our communities….I did not swear to protect the rights of only those who were of a certain creed, but I vowed faithfully to insure the rights and privileges under the law of every citizen…'. Fine condition, offered with a carbon copy of the original letter by Chandler's correspondent.

Lot: 1448 - (AMERICAN COMMUNIST PARTY)

(AMERICAN COMMUNIST PARTY) HERBERT PHILBRICK (1915-1993) Boston advertising executive who was recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the Communist Party. His volume ‘I Led 3 Lives: Citizen, ‘Communist', Counterspy (New York: Magraw-Hill), 1952, 323pp. 8vo., hardbound with dust jacket. Signed on the first free endpaper. Bookstore label appears at bottom of page, wear to dustjacket, spine loose and separating at half title page, overall good.

Lot: 1449 - FIRST EMPIRE PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

FIRST EMPIRE PORTRAIT OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE Most attractive contemporary oil on canvas portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, from the school of Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), 6 3/8 x 8 5/8 in. overall. This is a well-detailed chest-up portrait of the future emperor, shown in his uniform as 'Colonel des Grenadiers de las Garde', with awards he possessed at the time. The oil is affixed to the original period stretcher with contemporary period flathead nails, all of which remain secure. The canvas itself shows no evident repairs, although the reverse displays some browning. The work is unsigned. There is a very slight indent with the tiniest of pinholes (noticeable only when backlit), just to the left of Napoleon's head, mentioned only for accuracy. This beautiful period piece 10 x 12 1/4 in. gilt frame from approximately the same period, in impeccable condition. From the personal collection of one of the world's largest private collections devoted to the French Revolution and Napoleon I, as well as the First and Second World Wars.

Lot: 1450 - EMPRESS MARIA-THERESA'S RELIGIOUS WATERCOLORS

EMPRESS MARIA-THERESA'S RELIGIOUS WATERCOLORS MARIA THERESA (1717-1780) Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary, lost Silesia and Austrian lands in Italy, allied herself with France bringing on the Seven Years War. Mother of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French Revolution during which she was executed. Two very rare and attractive religious-themed watercolors on paper once owned by the queen, each 4 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. (sight), ca. early 1700s. One image depicts Jesus bearing the cross on the Via Dolorosa as he is beaten by Roman soldiers, the second depicts him ascending to Heaven and carrying a banner with a St. George's Cross. Both images are entirely hand-painted and accented in gold and display excellent artistic quality. Both paintings are set in period decorated wood framed with ink attributions penned on the verso. The inscriptions, blurred but largely legible and in Latin, read in part: 'Maria Theresia Imperatrix Mariano [?] R. Inter[?] Cotera[?] Plura Donat'. This perhaps refers to the recipient or donor of these paintings. The reverse also bears two very old paper inventory tags as well. From the personal collection of one of the world's largest private collections devoted to the French Revolution and Napoleon I, as well as the First and Second World Wars.

Lot: 1451 - MARIE ANTOINETTE’S LAST LETTER, ON LOUIS XVI LETTERHEAD

MARIE ANTOINETTE'S LAST LETTER, ON LOUIS XVI LETTERHEAD MARIE ANTOINETTE (1755-1793) Queen consort of Louis XVI, dubbed ‘Madame Déficit' due to the country's blaming its financial crisis on her lavish spending, executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793. A period printed copy of Marie Antoinette's famous last letter, 3pp. 4to., on letterhead bearing a contemporary watermark of Louis

Lot: 1452 - 17TH CENTURY FRENCH NOTARIAL DOCUMENT

17TH CENTURY FRENCH NOTARIAL DOCUMENT Interesting manuscript D.S. 3pp. legal folio, [n.p., ca. early 1600s], a legal document, not translated and signed by five individuals at conclusion. Wear to margins and expected soiling consistent with age, else very good. Worthy of further research.

Lot: 1454 - ITALIAN FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY ERA ILLUSTRATED LETTERHEAD GROUP (31)

ITALIAN FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY ERA ILLUSTRATED LETTERHEAD GROUP (31) A fine group of 31 French Revolution era letters and documents from French sister republics in Italy each on richly-illustrated letterhead. The documents are legal folio size in most part, comprising announcements of civic issues to the citizens of various regions, correspondence between Bishops and other religious official, inter-governmental memoranda between the departments of finance, military, and economy, military and juridical notifications, and other municipal administrative content. Notable signatories include: LEOPOLDO TANGERINI (1741-1807) Extraordinary Commissioner (and later Prefect) for the Rubicone Department; GIOVANNI MARGARITIS (Government Commissioner for the Rubicone Department from June-August 1801); and LORENZO OLIVA (a poet in his youth and later Commissioner for the Cisalpine Republic before it was overthrown by the Austro-Russian Coalition), among others. Each document is penned on illustrated letterhead bearing various iterations of the revolutionary slogan ‘Liberte, Egalite e Fraternite' with the municipalities and offices indicated at top. Regions represented include: Cisalpina, Romana, Acquapendende, Cesena, Genova, Castel San Pietro, and more. Many documents bear English translations and all exhibit beautiful Revolutionary iconography and symbolism. Overall very good condition, 31 pieces.

Lot: 1455 - CASIMIR PIERRE PERIER

CASIMIR PIERRE PERIER (1777-1832) French financier and statesman, a liberal member of the Chamber of Deputies through the Restoration who supported the constitutional monarchy of Louis-Philippe. Three manuscript signed letters, the first 2pp. 4to., Paris, Nov. 16, 1823, in which Perier agrees to send a woman a credit of 25,000 francs for taxes paid on her estate. WITH: a manuscript L.S. 22p. legal folio, Paris, April 7, 1831, as president of the Chamber of Deputies on printed letterhead of the Ministry of the Interior to a gentleman just named the Inspector General of the National Guard, congratulating him on his new appointment and role in the reorganization of the Ministry. TOGETHER WITH: a manuscript L.S. 1p. legal folio, Paris, Jan. 27, 1832, on President of the Counsel in the Ministry of the Interior to the Minister of Finances regarding the liquidation of the pension. Also included are four A.L.S.s signed by Perier's unidentified sons signing as ‘Casimir Perier', 4pp. 4to., Nov. 2, 1844, with business, governmental and bureaucratic content. Together, nine pieces in good to very good condition.

Lot: 1456 - JEAN-BAPTISTE CARRIER

JEAN-BAPTISTE CARRIER (1756-1794) French Revolutionary and politician who, as a representative of Nantes, ordered the execution of 4,000 civilians, most by drowning in the Loire River. After the fall of Robespierre, he was convicted of war crimes and executed. Rare A.E.S. 1p. oblong 12mo., [n.p., ‘3 Prairial', n.y.], penned on a partial sheet taken from a government document, in full: ‘Referred to the Legislative Committee 3 Prairial Carrier'. Mounted, very good.

Lot: 1457 - (LOUIS XVIII)

(LOUIS XVIII) (1755 - 1824) King of France in the restoration of the Bourbons following the fall and exile of Napoleon. Printed broadside, 1p. folio, March 10, 1815, a constitutional charter published just nine days before Napoleon's return to France from Elba and subsequent displacement and exile of Louis XVIII. The charter organizes ‘sedentary' troops from the National Guard to protect strongholds and enacts other measures to protect France against the Seventh Coalition. Toned folds, light marginal wear, overall very good condition.

Lot: 1458 - LUCIEN BONAPARTE

LUCIEN BONAPARTE (1775 – 1840) Younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, served as the final President of the Council of Five Hundred at the end of the French Revolution. Bonaparte was crucial to the coup d'état of 18 Brumaire in which Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory to replace it with the Consulate on 9 November 1799. A.L.S. 'Lucien', 1p. 8vo., Canino, Jan. 15, 1821 in French. Not translated but apparently familiar, friendly content. Nicely matted and framed, ready for display.

Lot: 1459 - LUCIEN BONAPARTE

LUCIEN BONAPARTE (1775 – 1840) Younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, served as the final President of the Council of Five Hundred at the end of the French Revolution. Bonaparte was crucial to the coup d'état of 18 Brumaire in which Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the government of the Directory to replace it with the Consulate on 9 November 1799. Manuscript D.S. ‘Lucien Bonaparte' as ambassador in Spain, 1p. legal folio, [n.p., Apr. 20, 1801], a copy of a notice from an agent regarding a widow's complaint made during a historic outbreak of dengue fever, and suggesting she be informed that ‘…steps to be taken in this regard would be very costly, and it would perhaps be better to use the funds to search through the registers and extract the necessary documents…'. Boldly signed at conclusion. Rough right edge, folds, still very good.

Lot: 1460 - 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PARLIAMENTARY BROADSIDES (6)

19TH CENTURY FRENCH PARLIAMENTARY BROADSIDES (6) Six printed ‘Register Extracts from Parliament' in French, each 1p. folio and dating from 1828-1850 from Aix and Marseille. Announcements are made to the public regarding subjects such as prohibiting boatmen from operating along the Durance River, permitting occupants of Aix to gather grapes from vineyards there, forbidding the entrance into Aix by individuals without a certificate of health due to a ‘contagious illness' (1843), opening several gates in the city of Aix, the arrest and trial of a man, and so forth. Each broadside bears a central fold and wear and chipping to edges, while one bears loss and repair at bottom right corner. Overall good condition. Five pieces.

Lot: 1461 - CHARLES DE GAULLE

CHARLES DE GAULLE (1890 - 1970), General Charles de Gaulle, commander of the Free French forces during World War II, and later president of France. IN 1942, DE GAULLE APPOINTS BRITISH ADM. JOHN CUNNINGHAM LEGIONNAIRE FIRST CLASS superb content and association war-date T.L.S. with holograph postscript on his personal letterhead, 2pp. 4to., London, Apr. 13, 1942 to Vice Admiral Sir JOHN CUNNINGHAM (1885-1962). Cunningham, who would become Admiral of the Fleet, saw action as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet during the World War II with responsibility for the Allied landings at Anzio and Operation Dragoon, the landings in the south of France. DeGaulle opens his letter with the holograph 'Cher Amiral' and closes with his handwritten 'I beg you to believe, dear Admiral, in my very distinguished and faithfully awarded sentiments.' De Gaulle writes his comrade announcing the latter's promotion to the French Foreign Legion rank of Legionnaire 1st Class, praising the man throughout. In full: 'Dear Admiral, I am happy to convey to you the order by which Colonel Monclar appoints you Legionnaire de lere Classe [Legionnaire of 1st Class] in our Foreign Legion. I wholeheartedly subscribe to this gesture which will have the support of all legionaries. Associated with Legion combat in Norway and in Africa, you have shown that the chivalrous spirit which inspired you could make out of one of the eminent Chiefs of the British Navy a solder in whom the legionaries will be proud to recognize themselves. I add that I myself will never forget my own comrade in arms, Admiral Cunningham, who fought with the most painful circumstances possible, for the liberation of France. I beg you to believe, dear Admiral, in my very distinguished and faithfully awarded sentiments. C. de Gaulle'. Cunningham had been assigned to evacuate Allied troops from Norway after its invasion by the Nazis. Shortly thereafter, Cunningham had been ordered to evacuate King Haakon VII and his cabinet to the United Kingdom aboard the Mediterranean Fleet flagship "H.M.S. Devonshire" in June 1940. A few months later, in September 1940, Cunningham had participated in Operation Menace, which had unsuccessfully attempted to take control of Vichy-occupied Dakar in French West Africa (present day Senegal). 'Colonel Monclar' was the nom de guerre of Foreign Legion commander Raoul Magrin-Vernerey (1892-1964) who successfully led his Legionnaires at Narvik and exercised various commands in the Levant. Fine condition, with a full translation.

Lot: 1462 - REVOLUTION OF 1848 COPPER MEDAL

REVOLUTION OF 1848 COPPER MEDAL French medal, 1.5 in., with the obverse showing Marianne wearing a Phrygian cap with the rim reading ‘FRENCH REPUBLIC LIBERTY EQUALITY BROTHERHOOD'. The reverse shows Hercules breaking from a chain with the text surrounding him reading ‘BY BREAKING THE CROWN THE PEOPLE BREAK THEIR CHAINS 23 24 FEBRUARY 1848'. This medal was actually a stamping error, as the rim is quite wide still. Fine.

Lot: 1463 - (JAMES I) INDENTURE WITH WAX SEAL

(JAMES I) INDENTURE WITH WAX SEAL (1566 - 1625) King of England, and as James VI was King of Scotland, son of Mary, Queen of Scots, ascended to the throne following the death of Elizabeth I, sought to assert the divine right of kings, and his severity toward Roman Catholics brought about the Gunpowder Plot. The King James version of the Bible was prepared in his honor (1611). Vellum (animal skin) document, 15 in. x 7.5 in., with a wax seal made of bee's wax and red pigmentation, from the reign of James I. A land grant from 1603, which is among one of the earliest surviving artifacts from early modern English law. Document is heavily toned and stained, with a spectacular and rarely encountered original wax pendant seal measuring a whopping 6 in. diameter. This was acquired by our consignor in England. Worthy of restoration.

Lot: 1464 - HENRY HYDE, VISCOUNT CORNBURY

HENRY HYDE, VISCOUNT CORNBURY (1710-1753) British author and Tory parliamentarian, inducted into Jacobite intrigues by King James II's daughter, the Duchess of Buckingham. Under the influence of his cousin, Sir William Wyndham, he engaged in a flirtation with the Prince of Wales' party. Fine content, acerbic A.L.S. signed twice, once in text 'Lord Cornbury' and at conclusion, 'Cornbury'. 2pp. 4to., [n.p.], 'Friday morning', [n.d.]. To a correspondent unnamed but who clearly has a direct line to the editorial room of 'The London Evening Post', which has just published an article accusing Cornbury of being appointed a gentleman of the Prince of Wales' bedchamber! In part: '…The London Ev'ning Post from Tuesday to yesterday tells the World that I have kissed the Prince's hand for being 2nd of his Bedchamber. The newswriters may, when they please, marry or kill me, but all other Actions of mine I will have at my own disposal. If they say I will take a purse I shall break their bones; if they say I take a place I cannot so conveniently do it, for fear of striking others to whom I would not be uncivil. But I cannot like that any Body's Foolery [?] at the Land's End should think me possessed of honour which I have not acquir'd so, & therefore I beg of you by Malloy or whoever else you can properly employ to get a paragraph put into Ev'ng Paper which has thought fit to tell this lye to contradict it, & say that…the report that Lord Cornbury…was made L'd of the Bedchamber of the Pr. of Wales…This I beg to have done immediately & that I may not be known to have had any part in this paragraph…Yrs with a bitter heart than Pen…'. Very good. Worthy of further research.

Lot: 1465 - GEORGE III

GEORGE III (1738-1820) King of England during the American Revolution, it was his policies of taxation and repression that led to the uprisings in the Colonies. Manuscript D.S. with his ‘mad' signature ‘George' 1p. sm. oblong folio, St. James's, March 9, 1807, a promotion of John Spinks from captain in the Twelfth Regiment to lieutenant. Boldly signed at top left. Heavily foxed throughout, blind-embossed paper seal intact, just good condition.

Lot: 1466 - GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK CHARLES

GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK CHARLES (1819-1904) Second Duke of Cambridge, general and commander-in-chief, grandson of King George III. A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., [London], Oct. 20, 1893, to a Mr. Sheppard, in part: ‘…I have been abroad from London so could not reply…You will find the history of the Duke of the House of…Wilbury described shortly in the Almanack de Gotha under the heading of the Grand Duke of Luxemburg…' Fine. Offered with a carte-de-visite portrait of George in military dress, backstamp by Maull & Co., London, in good condition. Two pieces.

Lot: 1467 - EDWARD VII

EDWARD VII (1841 - 1910) King of Great Britain and Ireland, eldest son of Queen Victoria who because of his indiscretions was kept in the dark concerning matters of state until he succeeded to the throne following his mother's death. His reign was marked by more openness and visibility of the royal family. A.L.S. 'Albert Edward' on Marlborough House letterhead, 3pp. 8vo, London, March 27, 1870, to an unidentified correspondent ‘H. S.', in part: ‘...I am glad you can give us rather more favourable accounts of the dear General – feel great that he may [be] preserved to you all & to us also. I dread to think the loss he will be. The Queen will have lost one of her truest & most devoted servants, & I a most kind… friend. I need hardly tell you how deeply I feel for you – Mrs Tracy & the Duchess, & should advise you to break the news of his dangerous illness – by degrees to the Duchess. I am going out hunting tomorrow but I will call in the afternoon…' He signs in black ink at bottom right. Shows original mailing folds, faintly toned, with archival tape marks to the verso, otherwise in very good overall condition.

Lot: 1468 - WINSTON S. CHURCHILL

WINSTON S. CHURCHILL (1874 - 1965) British Prime Minister who led England through the Blitz and orchestrated the British liberation of occupied Europe and Germany. Churchill is today considered perhaps the greatest statesman of this century. Full signature on a small slip, mounted to a 3 x 5 in. card. Show through, else very good. WITH: a fine war-date press photo, 8 x 6 in. b/w, July 3, 1944, showing Churchill talking with soldiers during a tour in Southern England. Light wrinkling, else very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1469 - WINSTON CHURCHILL MINIATURE PAINTED PORTRAIT

Miniature acrylic painting of Winston Churchill on celluloid, 2 x 2.5 in., unsigned but by painter, calligrapher and illuminator JOAN PATRICIA CARTER (1923-2015), member of the Royal Miniature Society and the Society of Women. Fine, in a simple frame.

Lot: 1470 - WINSTON CHURCHILL CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE FRONT (4)

WINSTON CHURCHILL CANDID PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE FRONT (4) Good lot of four original 'Type 1' candid photographs of Winston Churchill, each 2.5 x 3.5 in. b/w, showing him at a post facility of Aug. 27, 1944. Three of the photos show Churchill standing with an enormous broad-brimmed hat atop his head and a cigar clamped in his mouth, the fourth photo showing him aboard a launch. Fine. On that date, Churchill was in Italy visiting Allied military headquarters. The previous day, he had inspected the British Eighth Army and Fifth Army, and on this specific date, he was engaged in frontline strategy discussions with General Sir Harold Alexander and Lieutenant General Sir Oliver Leese.

Lot: 1471 - CHARLES III

CHARLES III (b. 1948) King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. A beautiful 17 x 13 in. limited edition print of his work ‘Sandringham', a watercolor of the Sandringham Estate, Charles III and Queen Camilla's beloved country retreat. Boldly signed in pencil at right adding ‘'92', adding limitation number in his hand ‘184/235' at left. Matted and set into a lavish 35 x 31 in. carved gold frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1472 - ORDER OF ST. JOHN, SERVING BROTHER BREAST BADGE, PRE-1949

ORDER OF ST. JOHN, SERVING BROTHER BREAST BADGE, PRE-1949 Circular silver and black and white enamel breast badge with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular black enamel bombé medallion bearing a white enamel Maltese cross, a silver lion passant between the arms upper left and lower right, a silver unicorn passant between the arms lower left and upper right; the reverse bombé, plain silver; diameter 1.44" on original ribbon without clasp. The Order was instituted on May 14, 1888 and is an Order of Chivalry of the British Crown, the reigning monarch being Sovereign Head of the Order. Shows a chip to the black enamel at about two o'clock, with minor cracks to the white enamel and tarnish to the reverse, still a very fine older example.

Lot: 1473 - (PHILIP IV)

(PHILIP IV) PHILIP IV OF SPAIN (1605 - 1665) King of Spain from 1621 to 1665 and also King of Portugal (as Philip III) from 1621 to 1640, remembered for his patronage of the arts, including such artists as Diego Velázquez, and his rule over Spain during the Thirty Years' War. His reign, after a few years of inconclusive successes, was characterized by political and military decay and

Lot: 1474 - DOCUMENT FROM THE REIGN OF FERDINAND II

DOCUMENT FROM THE REIGN OF FERDINAND II Manuscript D.S. 2pp. oblong folio, June 9, 1626, an imperial document in Latin confirming the rights (and possible nobility) to one ‘Georg'. Penned in a bold calligraphic hand and signed at bottom left by an unknown dignitary. Red wax seal appears at verso. Significant archival tape repairs and reinforcements to verso, else very good. FERDINAND II (1608-1657) King of Bohemia and of Hungary, Holy Roman Emperor, champion of the Catholic counter-reformation. In 1619 the Protestant diet of Bohemia deposed him, beginning of the Thirty Years' War. Though elected Holy Roman emperor, Ferdinand was able to maintain himself only with support from Spain, Poland, and various German princes. Aided by Maximilian I, duke of Bavaria, his troops annihilated the rebel army on the White Mountain, near Prague, on Nov. 8, 1620. He confiscated the estates of the rebel magnates, reduced the Diet to impotence by a new constituent ordinance (1627), and forcibly catholicized Bohemia. He also ordered the assassination of the treacherous Wallenstein.

Lot: 1475 - ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE IS ATTACKED BY THE HEAD OF THE BRITISH MISSION, APRIL 1, 1920

ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE IS ATTACKED BY THE HEAD OF THE BRITISH MISSION, APRIL 1, 1920 GEORGE FRASER PHILLIPS (1863-1921) British general, best known for heading the British Military Mission to Albania in 1918. At the conclusion of World War I, he arrived in Shkodra (Scutari) in December 1918, where he managed a chaotic local situation between Christian and Muslim populations and oversaw the early

Lot: 1476 - DALAI LAMA

DALAI LAMA (b. 1935) The highest Tibetan Buddhist leader, now exiled in India. S.P. 3.5 x 5 in. color, boldly signed at bottom and in fine condition.

Lot: 1477 - FIDEL CASTRO

FIDEL CASTRO (1926 – 2016) Cuban revolutionary who led the guerilla campaign against Batista, overthrowing the dictator and replacing him with the first communist government in the Western Hemisphere. Iconic ca. 1972 original signed photograph, 15 x 10.75 in. color, a terrific image of Castro being interviewed and recorded by two other men at a large wooden table. There is much to be read into this image: Castro's right index finger is planted upon the table as he makes a point, looking directly at the interviewer, while at the same time his left index finger pulls forward the rank insignia on the right epaulet, clearly indicating the importance of his rank! An intimidating image to say the least, boldly signed with a period black ink signature at lower-right. Two or three trivial marginal creases else fine.

Lot: 1478 - FIDEL CASTRO

FIDEL CASTRO (1926-2016) Cuban revolutionary who led the guerilla campaign against Batista, overthrowing the dictator and replacing him with the first communist government in the Western Hemisphere. Signature in red ink on the verso of a ticket to a celebration for the seventh anniversary of Cuban Revolution. Penned across his quote at bottom with fair contrast only, expected wear and chipping at bottom margin, good.

Lot: 1479 - FIDEL CASTRO

FIDEL CASTRO (1926 – 2016) Cuban revolutionary who led the guerilla campaign against Batista, overthrowing the dictator and replacing him with the first communist government in the Western Hemisphere. Partly-printed D.S., 11.5 x 16.5 in., Havana, July 26, 2001, an award given to a woman for '...participation in the University Social Work Brigades, which carried out excellent work in the neighborhoods of the capital. We expect from you, as an exemplary educator to your students, the cooperation to create in our homeland an even more just and humane society, which is now within reach of our intelligent, selfless, and courageous people...' Boldly signed in black ink, bordered by images of Castro and receptive crowds.

Lot: 1480 - FIDEL CASTRO

FIDEL CASTRO (1926 – 2016) Cuban revolutionary who led the guerilla campaign against Batista, overthrowing the dictator and replacing him with the first communist government in the Western Hemisphere. Partly printed D.S., 11.5 x 16.5 in., Havana, July 31,2001, an award given to a man: '...For being part of the vanguard of young people participating in this educational and social Revolution being carried out by our people, as a graduate of the 2nd Intensive Course for Social Workers....' Boldly signed in blue ink, some marginal soiling, otherwise very good.

Lot: 1481 - 'QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN MAO', FIRST EDITION IN PAPER BOARDS

'QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN MAO', FIRST EDITION IN PAPER BOARDS Rare first edition Chinese book: 'Mao Zhu Xi Yu Lu' ('Quotations from Chairman Mao', or 'The Little Red Book'). First edition, with frontispiece portrait of Mao and Marshal Lin Bao's uncorrected printed endorsement leaf with additional brush stroke, textual error on pp. 82/83 corrected. Beijing: General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, 1964, 4 x 5.5 in. 250pp. in paper wraps and printed for distribution to upper party members. Very good, with a small red stain to corner of front cover, ink notes at bottom of title page, and three clean slits to back cover, typical light wear. Mao's quotations were first printed in 1964 and widely distributed during China's Cultural Revolution. Its thirty chapters discussed the Communist Party, class and class struggle, socialism and communism, war and peace, imperialism, the People's Army, politics, patriotism, and culture. A highly desirable first edition of a book whose popularity is second only to the Bible.

Lot: 1482 - MAO ZEDONG'S 'LITTLE RED BOOK', FIRST EDITION, SECOND BINDING

MAO ZEDONG'S 'LITTLE RED BOOK', FIRST EDITION, SECOND BINDING MAO ZEDONG (1893-1976) Chinese statesman, commonly known as 'Chairman Mao, a communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People's Republic of China, which he ruled as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. Mao helped to found the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and in 1949 Mao's forces defeated the Nationalist government of Chiang Kai-Shek. On October 1, 1949, Mao proclaimed the foundation of the People's Republic of China. Very rare first edition, second binding of Mao's 'Quotations From Chairman Mao', commonly called the 'Little Red Book', in red vinyl. It contains the corrected text on page 82 and Lin Biao's calligraphic endorsement leaf (with extra brush stroke) which was ordered removed after his death. This edition was assembled initially for use within the People's Liberation Army several years before the Cultural Revolution. This, and it's 'sister' edition in paper wraps (offered for sale elsewhere in this catalog), contained only 250 pages versus the longer editions which followed later. Editions in red vinyl were intended for brigades of up to eight men. As expert Justin Schiller notes, first editions in vinyl may or may not contain a typesetting error found on pp. 82-83; this copy contains the correct text. The front flyleaf bears a red imprint: 'Workers of the world, unite!' and the ownership signature: 'Wang Xiuzhen'. Fine condition. Provenance: Justin Schiller, Battledore Books to our consignor.

Lot: 1483 - 'QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN MAO', FIRST EDITION IN RED VINYL

'QUOTATIONS FROM CHAIRMAN MAO', FIRST EDITION IN RED VINYL Rare first edition Chinese book: 'Mao Zhu Xi Yu Lu' ('Quotations from Chairman Mao', or 'The Little Red Book'). First edition, with frontispiece portrait of Mao and Marshal Lin Bao's uncorrected printed endorsement leaf with additional brush stroke, textual error on pp. 82/83 corrected. Beijing: General Political Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, 1964, 4 x 5.5 in. 250pp. bound in red vinyl with embossed title and star. An especially interesting copy with a bound-in partly-printed presentation to a Chinese Air Force officer in thanks for a presentation prepared, June 7, 1965. Some additional quotes were penciled-in by the recipient, some ink applied to title on cover, a few underlinings and some foxing to first and last pages. Lin Bao's signature in the foreword is angrily crossed-out in red ink, and his name is completely obliterated at the top of page one. Overall Mao's quotations were first printed in 1964 and widely distributed during China's Cultural Revolution. Its thirty chapters discussed the Communist Party, class and class struggle, socialism and communism, war and peace, imperialism, the People's Army, politics, patriotism, and culture. A highly desirable first edition of a book whose popularity is second only to the Bible.

Lot: 1484 - KOREAN LEADERS

KOREAN LEADERS A collection of images and signatures of twentieth-century Korean government and military leaders, includes S.P.s of: ROT TAE WOO (2), CHING HEE PARK (2), JO CHAN SONG, CHOI KYU-HAH (2), JONG PIL KIM (2), CHANG DO-YOUNG, SUN YUP PAIK, CHOI DUK-SHIN, CHUNG YUL KIM, IL KWON CHUNG, CHIN O-YU, and more. WITH: signatures of POSUN YUN and SYNGMAN RHEE, covering letters sending the pieces, and more. Over 20 pieces, fine condition. Should be viewed.

Lot: 1485 - NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV AND YURI GARARIN

NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV AND YURI GARARIN NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV (1894-1971) Russian politician who led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War. Khrushchev was responsible for the de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union, for backing the progress of the early Soviet space program, and for several relatively liberal reforms in areas of domestic policy. Especially rare and fine association S.P., 4.5 x 6 in. b/w, shows Khrushchev as premier gleefully hoisting the hand of the recently-arrived first first man in space, cosmonaut YURI GAGARIN (1934-1968) as they stand atop Lenin's Tomb in Red Square and receive the accolades of the Russian public. Each has signed above their respective image. Fine condition.

Lot: 1486 - YURI ANDROPOV

YURI ANDROPOV (1914-1984) Soviet Premier who ruled for a brief 15 months following the death of Leonid Brezhnev in 1982. During his tenure as head of the KGB, he ruthlessly suppressed the 'Prague Spring' of 1968. Printed 1969 New Year's card, 4 x 8 in. with 4 x 6.5 in. insert which Andropov signs at bottom. With original cover and in fine condition.

Lot: 1487 - MIKHAIL GORBACHEV

MIKHAIL GORBACHEV (1931-2022) General Secretary of the Soviet Union's Communist Party who instituted policies of government openness and restructuring. S.P. 5 x 7 in. color, a photograph of a TIME magazine cover showing Gorbachev, boldly signed at bottom blank margin. Fine.

Lot: 1488 - SOVIET ANTI-AMERICAN POSTER

SOVIET ANTI-AMERICAN POSTER A scarce Soviet poster fostering anti-American sentiments, 19 x 13 in., color, 1983, in two vertical panels. The top shows a beleaguered Uncle Sam sitting next to a giant book titled ‘Economy' on the spine, with ‘Unemployment, Inflation, Downturn' on the cover. The text beneath it reads: ‘Left Empty-Handed'. The bottom panel shows an angry witch dubbed ‘Cold War' shouting through a megaphone of the White House ‘Slander against socialist countries!!!'. Beneath it, the text reads: ‘Voice from across the ocean'.

Lot: 1489 - SOVIET ANTI-AMERICAN POSTER

SOVIET ANTI-AMERICAN POSTER A scarce Soviet poster fostering anti-American sentiments, 19 x 13 in., color, 1983, in two horizontal panels. The one at left shows four in front of the White House: three emaciated horses bear blankets called ‘War of Hunger' ‘Anti-Sovietism' and ‘Terrorism', with the fourth plump one, with a feedbag marked with a dollar sign, looks on as a man frantically attempts to mount the ‘War of Hunger'. The text beneath reads ‘At the Washington Stables'. The right panel depicts the arms of a huge man with US pith helmet pinning those of international figures seated around of table. A paper sheet on the table reads ‘Aggressive plans of the U.S.A.', while the text beneath reads: ‘Alright, who's against it!? Raise your hands'. Very good.

Lot: 1490 - SOVIET ANTI-AMERICAN POSTER

SOVIET ANTI-AMERICAN POSTER A scarce Soviet poster fostering anti-American sentiments, 19 x 13 in., color, 1983, showing Uncle Sam disguised as a sheep draped over a bomb with a skull. A sheet of paper covering the bomb reads: ‘Guard of Peace', while the text at top of the poster reads: ‘The self-serving, two-faced nature of politics can deceive absolutely no one'. Light wear to edges, else very good.

Lot: 1491 - SOVIET ANTI-AMERICA ANTI-ISRAEL POSTER

SOVIET ANTI-AMERICA ANTI-ISRAEL POSTER A scarce Soviet poster fostering both anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiments, 19 x 13 in., color, 1983, with two panels: the left shows a panic-stricken man in a balloon basket marked ‘USA' plummeting to the ground after an explosion of ‘New Nuclear Strategy', while text at bottom reads: "Risky Takeoff'. The right panel shows a bomber marked ‘Israel' in flight with bombs supplied by US dollars, while text at bottom reads: ‘Mid-air refueling is underway in plain sight of the entire planet'. Light wear, else very good.

Lot: 1492 - SOVIET ANTI-NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROPAGANDA POSTER

SOVIET ANTI-NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROPAGANDA POSTER An original Cold War-era Soviet propaganda poster, 21.75 in. x 27.5 in., silk-screened on heavy card stock and likely from a limited-edition run, depicting a nuclear missile over the letter ‘N' against a blue sky, crossed by the flags of the Soviet Union and its allies. At top appears the exhortation: ‘Let's fight for the light of life. 'Yes' to peace in the world, to the bomb – ‘No!' The names of the artists, E. and A. Kurmanayevsky, and the creator of the text, D. Dolinsky. Shows minor bumps to the edges and faint foxing to the top quarter, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1493 - SOVIET PROPAGANDA POSTER DEPICTING THE RUINED REICHSTAG

SOVIET PROPAGANDA POSTER DEPICTING THE RUINED REICHSTAG An original Cold War-era Soviet propaganda poster, 21.75 in. x 27.5 in., silk-screened on heavy card stock and likely from a limited-edition run, the Soviet flag flying over the ruined Reichstag. At bottom appears the text: ‘Losses, Blood, Suffering, Troubles – They Paid For It All, Victory Day!' The names of the artist, A. Gerasimov, and the creator of the text, ‘V. Strelkov', appear at bottom right, with the publishing line ‘Agitplakat DONA'. Shows a small tear at top right, a fold to the top right corner, with minor bumps to the edges and a small hole at bottom, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1494 - ANDRE-MARIE AMPERE

ANDRE-MARIE AMPERE (1775 – 1836) French physicist and mathematician, one of the founders of the science of classical electromagnetism, which he referred to as electrodynamics, also making important contributions in chemistry and philosophy. Ampere invented numerous applications, including the solenoid and the electrical telegraph, and theorized atomic magnetism. Very rare A.Ms. (unsigned), 2pp. 4to. [France, n.d.], approx. 390 words in Ampere's hand including 16 inline formulae/equations and about six formulae/equations on separate lines, most likely a draft of one of Ampere's treatises on calculus with contemporaneous edits. A fine insight into the French mathematician's thought processes as he considered complex partial derivatives, transitioning between text and calculations in the manuscript. In part: 'As we noted...precisely the same thing as having among the three variables x, y, u, the two relations u=F(x,y), u=0, or by virtue of the latter, all derivatives of u, considered a function of x alone, are null, we'll therefore have these equations...by substituting these values dy/dx and d2y/dx2 in the third equation, there will only be one unknown left d3y/dx3 in this equation which will immediately produce the value thereof, by equating to zero the following derivatives of F(x,y) we'll get, through a similar process, the values of the derivatives of y up to whichever magnitude one desires...' Boldly penned and near fine condition, with a full transcript. With COA from John Reznikoff / University Archives as well as our own.

Lot: 1495 - HANS CHRISTIAN ORSTED

HANS CHRISTIAN ORSTED (1777 – 1851) Danish chemist and physicist who discovered that electric currents create magnetic fields, a phenomenon is known as 'Oersted's Law'. In 1820, Orsted published his discovery that a compass needle was deflected from magnetic north by a nearby electric current, confirming a direct relationship between electricity and magnetism. He also discovered aluminum, becoming thew first person to successfully produce it in its metallic state. Very rare good content (and quite humorous!) A.L.S. 'H. C. Orsted', 2pp. lg. 8vo., Copenhagen, Aug. 9-14, 1813 to his friend 'Jacobsen'. In part: '...I have successfully arrived after a very fortunate journey. On the way I was warmly received and was supplied 3 copies of my book for England. He would give me a summary of my book in the preface of the translation of Cloisoni[?]. In Amsterdam I got to know a Professor Krineway[?] who seemed to be admired in all parts of social science...what really makes me write to you today is that I have to draw your attention to the fact that Scheller[?] travels to Norway and that there will be a position vacant in anatomy at the university...I feel that one uses two formalities against the quality of being a good anatomist. One of them consists of the fact that somebody would rather have a doctor's hat even though it is sitting on an empty head rather than a head without that hat. The other objection is...you could easily get the hat and I even think that when you translate one of these into Latin. Among the two things the hat is naturally the main thing. The other thing is of course in your power... we strongly need you here...' Tear to integral address leaf mended with archival tissue, else very good. The identity of Orsted's book as mentioned in his letter may have been his 1809 'Videnskaben om Naturens almindelige Love' ['The Science of the General Laws of Nature'] or his 1812 'Ansicht der chemischen Naturgesetze, durch die neuern Entdeckungen gewonnen' ['View of the Chemical Laws of Nature Gained Through Recent Discoveries']. Also in the letter, Orsted urged his correspondent to consider applying for a vacant anatomy teaching position at the University of Copenhagen, where Orsted had taught since 1806. Sold with a 1986 printed catalog listing, also a COA from John Reznikoff / University Archives as well as our own.

Lot: 1496 - JAMES D. WATSON AND FRANCIS CRICK

JAMES D. WATSON AND FRANCIS CRICK Signed book: ‘The Double Helix' (New York: Atheneum), 1968. 226pp. 8vo., blue boards with gilt title on spine, dust jacket included. Signed by the author JAMES D. WATSON (b. 1928) American molecular biologist, geneticist and zoologist, best known as a co-discoverer of the structure of DNA in 1953 with Francis Crick, and FRANCIS CRICK (1916-2004) American molecular biologist, biophysicist and neuroscientist, best known as a co-discoverer of the structure of DNA in 1953 with James Watson. Both boldly sign on the half title page in blue and black ink. Some wear to the dust jacket, else very good.

Lot: 1497 - (STEVENGRAPHS) THOMAS STEVENS (3)

(STEVENGRAPHS) THOMAS STEVENS (3) THOMAS STEVENS (1828–1888) British 19th-century weaver in Coventry, famous for his innovation of the stevengraph, a woven silk picture. Rare collection of three A.L.S.s, 12pp. total, 8vo., Coventry, 1871. The letters are quite difficult to read but bits and pieces are legible. One letter, on Stevens' commercial letterhead, mentions making 5,000 'Portraits of Professor Morse', production schedules, etc. The other letters are similar in content, discussing making portraits of the 'candidates for president' and 'Admiral Farragut', production costs, their determination not to open an account in America, noting 'a burnt child dreads the fire', etc. Ex: Charles Hamilton. Generally very good.

Lot: 1498 - ALBERT SCHWEITZER

ALBERT SCHWEITZER (1875 - 1965) French physician and theologian, a specialist in tropical medicine. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of 'Reverence for Life', expressed most famously in his founding and sustaining the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene. S.P. 4 x 5.5 in. b/w, a printed image showing Schweitzer with a fawn possibly while at Lambarene. Boldly signed beneath image, fine.

Lot: 1499 - CLAUDE LEVI-STRAUSS

CLAUDE LEVI-STRAUSS (1908 – 2009) French anthropologist and ethnologist whose work was key in the development of the theories of structuralism and structural anthropology. Levi-Strauss argued that the 'savage' mind had the same structures as the 'civilized' mind and that human characteristics are the same everywhere. These observations culminated in his famous book Tristes Tropiques (1955) which established his position as one of the central figures in the structuralist school of thought. 'TRISTES TROPIQUE WAS NEVER PURPORTED TO BE AN ACCURATE BOOK...' Excellent content A.L.S. on his professional letterhead, 1p. 4to., Paris, Aug. 18,1961 in English to a 'Mr. Goodwin' discussing key points of his seminal work, 'Tristes Tropique'. In part: '...Tristes Tropique was never purported to be an accurate book, rather the opposite. Not an anthropological treatise ...but a book about the anthropologist himself who reacts personally to what he hears and and sees and constantly distorts the objective reality. I never pretended to describe Fire Island, but rather to day-dream about it, and to offer a kind of mythopoetic image of it without any pretense to scientific truth. The same holds for many other passages of the book...it is not a book about Indians, Brazil, India, or the tropics, but a book about me...No one will quarrel a modern painter for the picture he will make...he is free to interpret it as he sees fit. So did I, well knowing that I was not writing a geographical or sociological paper!...' Fine condition. 'Tristes Tropique', published six years earlier, was well-received. The organizers of the Prix Goncourt lamented that they were not able to award Levi-Strauss the prize because the work was technically non-fiction. Georges Bataille wrote a favorable review and Susan Sontag classed it as one of the 20th century's 'great books'.

Lot: 1500 - FRANZ BOAS

FRANZ BOAS (1858 – 1942) German-American anthropologist and ethnomusicologist, considered by many to be the 'Father of American Anthropology'. His work is associated with the movements known as historical particularism and cultural relativism, and he also proved no discernable genetic difference (and thus physical difference) between Jews and non-Jews. Excellent, timely content T.L.S. on his Columbia University Department of Anthropology letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Oct. 2, 1941 to Dr. Carl Friedrich of the Council for Democracy. Boaz is perplexed by a letter received from his correspondent, writing in part: '...I do not know exactly what you want me to do...I do not know about number 3, but I think my own opinion...has been expressed so often, not with particular reference to the Jews but with regard to all races. I do not know exactly what you want...' A few errant 'x' marks and a rust spot, else very good. It seems probable that Boaz may have been sent photographs of various people and asked for his opinions as to their race or religion. The Council for Democracy was an influential American public relations and lobbying organization founded in 1940 to combat isolationist sentiment and mobilize public support for active United States participation in World War. As part of his work with the Council, Dr. Carl Friedrich wrote the 1941 article 'The Poison in Our System,' which was published and heavily distributed as a pamphlet to combat fascist ideology.

Lot: 1501 - JOHN CALL DALTON

JOHN CALL DALTON (1825 – 1889) American physiologist and vivisection activist who became the first full-time professor of physiology in the United States. During the Civil War he served as medical inspector in the 6th Army Corps and was later transferred to the Army of the Potomac where he was made chief medical inspector of field hospitals. Dalton also implemented the first ambulance system in New York and promoted vivisection of animals in pursuit of medical education. A.L.S. as 'Medical Director of Transportation', 1p. 8vo., New York, Feb. 27, 1864, a letter of recommendation for his '...assistant in the reception and transportation of sick and wounded soldiers...' Very good.

Lot: 1502 - LOUIS GUERSANT

LOUIS GUERSANT (1777-1848) French physician, botanist and mycologist, the doctor of King Louis XIV remembered for his contributions to the early diagnosis of diphtheria. A.N.S. 1p. oblong 4to., [n.p., n.d.], not translated. WITH: an interesting manuscript document, 2pp. 4to., undated and offering the recipe for ‘…a fortifying water for the eyes'. Very good condition, two pieces.

Lot: 1503 - 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). Fine content T.L.S. on his CalTech letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Pasadena, Mar. 17, 1948 to Prof. Philipp Frank at Harvard University. Millikan bemoans the Soviet takeover of Czechoslovakia. In part: '...It was extraordinarily thoughtful of you and Mrs. Frank to send your greetings on my eightieth birthday, especially when your minds, and everybody's minds, are so disturbed at this moment by the rape of Czechoslovakia. This must hit you very hard. I have just been listening to the President's special message to Congress, with which I agree to the fullest, and I think practically all thoughtful and informed men the world over will also agree...' Fine. PHILIPP FRANK (1884–1966) was an Austrian-American physicist and mathematician once recommended by Einstein to be his successor for a professorship in Germany. In 1938, he was invited by Harvard University to America as a visiting lecturer on quantum theory and the philosophy of modern physics. The Germans having invaded Czechoslovakia as he was about to begin his scheduled lecture tour, Frank, a Jew, never returned to his position at Prague and instead became a lecturer on physics and mathematics at Harvard from that year until his retirement in 1954.

Lot: 1504 - 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). Important content T.L.S. on CalTech letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Pasadena, Oct. 27, 1942 to Ernest Angell, President of the Council for Democracy (an American interventionist and propaganda organization founded in July 1940 to counter isolationist rhetoric). Millikan, already part of the two-month-old Manhattan Project and clearly understanding that he would need German and Italian scientists in order to develop an atomic bomb, agrees to lobby for exceptions to the anti-enemy alien fervor sweeping the government and nation. He writes, in part: '...although I am very loathe to lend my name to letters in regard to situations which I can know only at long range, I am so much interested in such treatment of enemy aliens as is consistent with the best interests of the war effort that I think I am safe in this case in making an exception to my general rule and allowing my name to be added to those of the other signers of the request which you propose making to Attorney General Francis Biddle...' Fine condition. In the context of the Manhattan Project, 'enemy aliens' were top-tier, mostly Jewish, scientists from Axis nations who had fled fascism. Most prominent among them were Enrico Fermi, Leo Szilard, Rudolf Peierls and Otto Frisch.

Lot: 1505 - WILLIAM JAMES

WILLIAM JAMES (1842 – 1910) American philosopher and psychologist. The first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, he is considered to be one of the leading thinkers of the late 19th century, one of the most influential philosophers and is often dubbed the 'Father of American psychology'. Rare signed piece, James' personal calling card annotated in his hand, 3 1/8 x 5/8 in., printed 'Mr. William James' upon which he has written: '[Mr. William James] regrets inability to go to Single Tax League dinner on Friday, Jan. 18'. Soiled a bit and wrinkled at margins, still overall very good.

Lot: 1506 - YANG CHEN-NING

YANG CHEN-NING (1922 – 2025) Chinese-American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to statistical mechanics, integrable systems, gauge theory, particle physics and condensed matter physics. A recipient of the 1957 Nobel Prize in Physics. Rare S.P., 4 x 5 in. color, a fine portrait signed vertically at right. Fine.

Lot: 1507 - 2004 X PRIZE SIGNED POSTER

2004 X PRIZE SIGNED POSTER The X Prize was a space competition in which the X Prize Foundation offered a $10,000,000 prize for the first non-government organization to launch a reusable crewed spacecraft into space twice within two weeks. It was modeled after early 20th-century aviation prizes, and aimed to spur development of low-cost spaceflight. An incredible signed piece, one of only 12 created, an X Prize Team 'Boom' Poster signed by competitors for the prestigious prize, as well as by the first winner. In April 2004, the first-ever X Prize Team Summit was held in Los Angeles. Twelve teams gathered together to present, discuss and compare their historic efforts to build the first privately-developed spacecraft. During this summit, a small number of posters were signed by the following participants of the summit: Dumitru Popescu, ARCA, Romania; Pablo DeLeon, DeLeon, Argentina; Oded Loebl, ILAT, Isreal; Eric Meier, Space Transport, USA; Steve Bennett, Starchaser, UK; Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites, USA; Randa Milliron, Interorbital Systems, USA, Chuck Lauer, Rocketplane LTD, USA; Brian Feeney, daVinci Project, Canada; Neil Milburn, Armadillo, USA, Tim Pickens, HARC, USA; Lori Sheerin, Canadian Arrow, Canada as well as Dr. Peter Diamandis, inventor and Chairman of the X PRIZE Foundation. The 36 x 24 in. color poster bears stylized 'X PRIZE' lettering and shows a rocket leaving earth's atmosphere. The signers have applied their signatures in broad silver marker ink, many adding their company names, slogans, etc. Fine condition, with the X Prize certificate of authenticity noting that only 12 such posters exist. The prize was won on October 4, 2004, the 47th anniversary of the Sputnik 1 launch, by the Tier One project designed by Burt Rutan (who signs at lower-left) and financed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, using the experimental spaceplane SpaceShipOne.

Lot: 1509 - ORVILLE WRIGHT

ORVILLE WRIGHT (1871-1948) American inventor and a pioneer of flight, Wright, with his brother Wilbur, made the first successful flight of a motor-driven airplane. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. 8.5 x 3.25 in., Dayton, Mar. 10, 1936, a manuscript check drawing on the Winters National Bank & Trust Co. to make a payment of $10.00 to the 'Treasurer, Montgomery County, Ohio'. Boldly signed at bottom. Punch cancel clear of signature, near fine.

Lot: 1510 - CHARLES A. LINDBERGH

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH (1902 - 1974) American aviator who, in his 'Spirit of St. Louis', was the first to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. His signed book 'The Wartime Journals of Charles A. Lindbergh' (New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich), 1970. 1,038pp. 8vo.. First edition in blue cloth with silver titles, covers slightly worn, a bit more so at bottom of spine, with dust wrapper which is bears a few tears and is worn at edges of spine. Signed and inscribed on the full title page 'To Samuel J. Murray with best wishes, Charles A. Lindbergh 1970'. Very good. A very controversial work by Lindbergh who outraged millions of Americans in 1939-41. The basic issue involved World War II, the diary repeatedly stresses, was the preservation of 'civilization,' defined as the comforts and attitudes of the 'Nordic,' middle-class West, against the forces of 'disorder' and 'leveling' threatening from within and without. The democracies were losing 'character', the 'virility' of Nazi Germany was the barrier against the greatest menace, the Communism of 'Asiatic' Russia. Franklin Roosevelt is pictured as a relentless schemer, distrusted by 'friend or enemy,' who was quite capable of taking the nation to war out of sheer politics and vainglory (New York Times September, 1970). Sold with a University Archives / John Reznikoff C.O.A. as well as our own.

Lot: 1511 - CHARLES A. LINDBERGH

CHARLES A. LINDBERGH (1902-1974) American aviator who, in his 'Spirit of St. Louis', was the first to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean. Fine early subscription and signature on a narrow slip: 'Very truly yours, Charles A. Lindbergh'. Fine.

Lot: 1512 - LINDBERGH, BYRD, AND OTHER AVIATOR CELLULOID BUTTONS

LINDBERGH, BYRD, AND OTHER AVIATOR CELLULOID BUTTONS Great dealer's lot of 30 period pinback celluloid buttons, almost all celebrating variously Charles Lindbergh, Richard E. Byrd, Hermann Kohl, James Fitzmaurice, Baron Gunther von Hunefeld, etc. Condition varies, generally very good. 30 pieces.

Lot: 1513 - LZ 127 ‘GRAF ZEPPELIN’ CIRCUMNAVIGATION MEDAL

LZ 127 ‘GRAF ZEPPELIN' CIRCUMNAVIGATION MEDAL A rare, high-relief copper medal honoring the 1929 world tour of the LZ 127 'Graf Zeppelin', the first circumnavigation by a rigid airship. The medal measures 2.5 in. diameter, and was struck in Berlin by Mayer and Wilhelm. The obverse features a profile portrait of Ferdinand von Zeppelin surrounded by the title ‘Z. ER. A. D. WELTFAHRT D. L. Z. 127', the date ‘Aug. 1929' and the total distance of the trip, with the reverse showing a polar projection of the northern hemisphere, surrounded by the airship's stops at Tokyo, Los Angeles, Lakehurst and Friedrichshafen. Shows few slight scratches, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1514 - 'AROUND THE WORLD WITH GRAF ZEPPELIN'

'AROUND THE WORLD WITH GRAF ZEPPELIN' ‘Around the World with Graf Zeppelin' novelty card game created by Max Geisenheyner, a passenger on the world flight. Produced in Bavaria, ca. 1930s and complete with 48 cards featuring destinations and the instructions for play, both housed in the original box. Light wear to box, else very good.

Lot: 1515 - EARLY LUFTHANSA AND RELATED PINS (28)

EARLY LUFTHANSA AND RELATED PINS (28) Great ca. 1920s collection of 28 original Lufthansa metal pins on two salesman's original cards with period notations, most in excellent condition. Undoubtedly rare.

Lot: 1516 - AVIATION HISTORY: PIERRE ALEXANDRE MORLON BRASS NAVIGATION PLAQUE/MEDAL

AVIATION HISTORY: PIERRE ALEXANDRE MORLON BRASS NAVIGATION PLAQUE/MEDAL A handsome brass plate by the legendary French medalist Pierre A. Morlon: a 1909 Navigation Aerienne medal / plaque, 3.25 x 2.25 in., struck by the Paris Mint. On the obverse appears a central panel of the ‘Spirit of Aviation' flanked by an airplane and zeppelin above text ‘Navigation Aerienne', with Morlon's signature at right edge of image. The reverse features a three panel design with blank central panel. The left panel depicts an engineer at work while observing birds in flight, while the right shows a machinist tuning an engine. The text at bottom reads: ‘Le reve concoit, la science realise' (‘The dream conceives, the science realizes'). Fine condition.

Lot: 1517 - EDMUND HILLARY

EDMUND HILLARY (1919-2008) New Zealand mountain climber, with Tensing Norgay, he was the first to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Wonderful signed photographic poster, 28 x 18 in. color, titled 'EVEREST Hillary's View From Everest, Looking East Towards Darjeeling' and showing respectively Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga, the 4th, 5th, and 3rd highest peaks in the world. Limited edition no. 485/750, boldly signed 'E. P. Hillary' in pencil at lower-right. Fine, perfect for framing.

Lot: 1518 - EDMUND HILLARY

EDMUND HILLARY (1919-2008) New Zealand mountain climber, with Tensing Norgay, he was the first to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Signed book, ‘Nothing Venture, Nothing Win' (Auckland: Hodder and Stoughton), 1975, 319pp. 8vo. Hillary signs in red ink ‘Ed Hillary' on the title page. Fine.

Lot: 1519 - 'NAVAL AVIATION IN SPACE' - SIGNED BY NINE ASTRONAUTS

'NAVAL AVIATION IN SPACE' - SIGNED BY NINE ASTRONAUTS Scarce and most desirable multi-signed limited edition color poster print ‘Naval Aviation in Space,' 20.75 x 28 in., numbered 928/1000, signed in pencil in the lower border by nine U.S. naval aviators who advanced to serve in the NASA space program. Those signing include: NEIL ARMSTRONG, ALAN SHEPARD, CHARLES CONRAD, JOHN GLENN, JAMES LOVELL, WALLY SCHIRRA, JACK LOUSMA, GENE CERNAN, WALLY SCHIRRA, and RICK HAUCK. Also signed by the artist, R. L. Rasmussen. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 28.75 x 36. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity. The signatures represent all of NASA's space programs, and include the first American in space, the first American to orbit the earth, and the first and last men to walk on the moon. The nine astronauts who signed were part of a symposium held at the Naval Aviation Museum in 1989 and the print was originally issued as a fundraiser. Fine condition.

Lot: 1520 - (APOLLO 11)

(APOLLO 11) A fine pencil signed portrait of notable astronauts of the Apollo Mission – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, as well as John Glenn, the first to orbit the earth and oldest man in space - beautifully executed by philatelic and coin artist JOEL ISKOWITZ (1946-2026) on a 10 x 12.5 in. [sight] sheet. Matted and set into a silver frame measuring 20 x 22.5 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1521 - (SPACE ART) CHESLEY BONESTELL

(SPACE ART) CHESLEY BONESTELL (1888 – 1986) American painter, designer, and illustrator, best known for his realistic paintings of space exploration, including future spacecraft and scenes set on moons and planets in the solar system. His work helped inspire the American space program and appeared in popular magazines and books from the 1940s into the 1970s. Signed Japanese poster, 20 x 14.25 in., an advertisement for a retrospective of works by Bonestell and Japanese space artist Akira Kato depicting Bonestell's painting of Saturn as viewed from a moon with exploring astronauts thereon appearing at left. Bonestell has signed the poster in blue ink at lower-left.

Lot: 1522 - (SPACE ART) CHESLEY BONESTELL

(SPACE ART) CHESLEY BONESTELL (1888 – 1986) American painter, designer, and illustrator, best known for his realistic paintings of space exploration, including future spacecraft and scenes set on moons and planets in the solar system. His work helped inspire the American space program and appeared in popular magazines and books from the 1940s into the 1970s. Great piece of signed space art, a lithograph of Bonestell's famous 'Saturn As Seen From Titan', 24.5 x 20.25 in. (sight), painted by Bonestell in 1948 and printed in the 1970s. Signed a bit lightly by the elderly artist at lower-left. Double-matted and framed in silver, in very fine condition. From a limited edition of 200. With COA by Novagraphics, signed by owner Kim Poor.

Lot: 1523 - (SPACE ART) CHESLEY BONESTELL

(SPACE ART) CHESLEY BONESTELL (1888 – 1986) American painter, designer, and illustrator, best known for his realistic paintings of space exploration, including future spacecraft and scenes set on moons and planets in the solar system. His work helped inspire the American space program and appeared in popular magazines and books from the 1940s into the 1970s. Fine, fanciful piece of signed space art, a lithograph of Bonestell's famous 'Exploring Mars', 30 x 16 in. (sight), painted by Bonestell in the 1950s and printed in the 1970s. Double-matted and framed in silver, in very fine condition. From a limited edition of 200. With COA by Novagraphics, signed by owner Kim Poor.

Lot: 1524 - (SPACE ART) ROBERT MCCALL

(SPACE ART) ROBERT MCCALL (1919-2010) American conceptual artist, known particularly for his works of space art. McCall contributed murals to the National Air and Space Museum and the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, as well as designing the mission patches for the Apollo 17 moon mission. Exceptional original signed limited edition lithograph, 22 x 32 in., an artist's proof of his work 'Splashdown' depicting an Apollo mission capsule seconds after its ocean landing and with three parachutes wafting in the breeze above it. Signed at lower right. Fine. This print was part of an edition of five prints offered in 1973 and titled 'The Apollo Story' issued by the Tamarind Institute and published by Art Consultants, Ltd. in Phoenix. This print is offered with the portfolio's similarly sized title page and descriptive sheets. Fine.

Lot: 1525 - (SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) KALPANA CHAWLA

(SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) KALPANA CHAWLA KALPANA CHAWLA (1962–2003) Indian-American astronaut and aerospace engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space. She flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and robotic arm operator, and perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003. Rare NASA-issue I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a fine portrait in flight suit with American flag, inscribed and signed in gold ink. Fine.

Lot: 1526 - (SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) MICHAEL P. ANDERSON

(SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) MICHAEL P. ANDERSON (1959–2003) USAF officer and NASA astronaut who served as the payload commander and lieutenant colonel in charge of science experiments on the Space Shuttle Columbia. He perished when the spacecraft broke up in flight on February 1, 2003. Rare NASA-issue I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a fine portrait in flight suit with American flag, inscribed and signed in black ink. Some creasing at lower-right corner, else very good.

Lot: 1527 - (SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) RICK HUSBAND

(SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) RICK HUSBAND (1957-2003) American astronaut and fighter pilot. He traveled into space twice: as pilot of STS-96 and commander of STS-107. He perished when the Shuttle Columbia broke up in flight on February 1, 2003. Rare NASA-issue I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a fine portrait in flight suit with American flag, inscribed and signed in gold ink adding: 'STS-96 PROVERBS 3:5-6'. Fine. The Biblical citations read: 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding' and '...in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.'

Lot: 1528 - (SPACE SHUTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) WILLIE MCCOOL

(SPACE SHUTLE COLUMBIA STS-107 DISASTER) WILLIE MCCOOL WILLIE MCCOOL (1961–2003) American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut, the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-107. He and the rest of the crew of STS-107 were killed when Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the atmosphere on Feb. 1, 2003. Rare NASA-issue I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a fine portrait in flight suit with American flag, inscribed, signed and adding 'NASA SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT'. Fine.

Lot: 1529 - ALAN BEAN

ALAN BEAN (1932-2018) American astronaut who flew on Apollo 12 and in the Skylab mission. Signed color poster, 25 x 22 in., a promotional poster for the published collection of his paintings 'Apollo'. The poster illustrates his work 'Conrad, Gordon and Bean: The Fantasy' showing the three members standing side-by-side on the lunar surface, bearing a huge signature by Bean in gold ink at lower-right. Near fine. Of course, the title is fitting - Dick Gordon was the Command Module pilot and regrettably never walked the moon's surface.

Lot: 1530 - ALAN BEAN

ALAN BEAN (1932-2018) American astronaut who flew on Apollo 12 and in the Skylab mission. Signed color poster, 30 x 22 in., a lithograph of his 1985 patriotic painting 'Straightening Our Stripes' which depicts either Neil Armstrong or Buzz Aldrin straightening the American flag planted on the surface which of course did not have the benefit of wind to straighten the flag. Bean signs this limited edition print, no. 303/550 in pencil at lower-left.

Lot: 1531 - ALAN BEAN

ALAN BEAN (1932 - 2018) American astronaut who flew on Apollo 12 and in the Skylab mission. Exceptional lithochrome giclee on canvas, 18 x 27 in., Bean's painting 'A Fire to Be Lighted' showingstanding on the lunar surface and saluting as the American flag 'waves' to his left. Boldly hand-signed in black ink at lower-left. Limited edition no. 21/100, set into a copper-colored metallic frame. Fine.

Lot: 1532 - ALAN BEAN AND DAVE SCOTT

ALAN BEAN AND DAVE SCOTT Wonderful signed color lithograph of an original painting by astronaut and moon-walker ALAN BEAN (1932-2018), 23 x 31 in. on heavy stock, his work 'The Hammer and the Feather' showing fellow moon-walker DAVE SCOTT (b. 1932) standing before the lunar lander and replicating Galileo's gravitational experiment as he drops a feather and hammer which both strike the ground at the same time. At bottom appear two printed portraits, one each of Bean and Scott, besides each the astronauts have placed their respective signatures. A limited edition release of 650. SOLD WITH: a great A.N.S. added by Bean on the print's registration form: 'EVEN DAVE SCOTT LIKED THIS PAINTING ALAN BEAN APOLLO 12'. Two pieces, fine condition.

Lot: 1533 - ALAN BEAN AND FRANK BORMAN

ALAN BEAN AND FRANK BORMAN An exceptional signed piece of space art, a 20.5 x 23.75 in. original limited edition lithograph of a painting by moon walker ALAN BEAN (1932-2018) titled 'Homeward Bound' which depicts the Apollo VIII spacecraft following its tenth orbit of the moon as it departs orbit and returns towards earth which appears in the background. Bean has signed at bottom right adding the limitation number '498/550'. Additionally, the piece bears a lengthy signed inscription by Gemini VII and Apollo VIII crewman FRANK BORMAN (1928-2023): 'And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with Good night, Good Luck, a Merry Christmas, and God Bless all of you All of you on the Good Earth' Christmas Eve 1968 Frank Borman Apollo 8 CDR'. In fine condition.

Lot: 1534 - ALAN BEAN, GENE CERNAN, AND HARRISON SCHMITT

ALAN BEAN, GENE CERNAN, AND HARRISON SCHMITT Wonderful signed color lithograph of an original painting by astronaut and moon-walker ALAN BEAN (1932-2018), 23.5 x 29.25 in. on heavy stock, his work 'Right Stuff Field Geologists' showing fellow moon-walker GENE CERNAN (19345-2017) handing a sample bag of lunar samples to his comrade HARRISON SCHMITT (b. 1935) on the floor of the Valley of Taurus-Littrow. At bottom appear printed portraits of all three astronauts besides which each the astronauts have placed their respective signatures. Fine condition.

Lot: 1535 - ALEXEI LEONOV

ALEXEI LEONOV (1934 - 2019) Russian cosmonaut, the first man to walk in space. Attractive limited edition print of one of Leonov's paintings, what appears to be a docking manifold of the Soyuz 19 spacecraft within which he flew, limited edition AP 146/500, 24 x 37 in., signed by him in pencil in the white lower margin. Near fine.

Lot: 1536 - ALEXEI LEONOV AND VALENTINA TERESHKOVA

ALEXEI LEONOV AND VALENTINA TERESHKOVA ALEXEI LEONOV (1934 - 2019) Russian cosmonaut, the first man to walk in space. Fine signed reproduction of Leonov's painting 'Seagulls' which includes a bust of fellow cosmonaut VALENTINA TERESHKOVA (b. 1937), Russian cosmonaut, the first woman in space, she flew Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963, as well as a view of Leonov undertaking his famous space walk, with a flock of seagulls in the foreground. Both cosmonauts have signed in the white bottom margin. Fine condition. The title of the painting was not arbitrary - 'Seagull' was Tereshkova's personally chosen call sign during her three-day Vostok 6 mission in 1963. With Russian 'Star Press' documentation.

Lot: 1537 - AMERICAN ASTRONAUTS

AMERICAN ASTRONAUTS Document signed by five American astronauts, a ca. 1964 1p. 4to. flyer showing various space capsules and a Titan II rocket as exhibited at the New York World's Fair, with stamp and first day cancel, the sheet signed at top by TOM STAFFORD, DEKE SLAYTON, GENE CERNAN, DAVE SCOTT, and ALAN BEAN. Fine.

Lot: 1538 - APOLLO VIII

APOLLO VIII NASA period-issue color photo, 8 x 10 in., shows the crew of the Dec. 21-2, 1968 Apollo VIII mission to orbit the moon standing in their pressure suits, signed by JAMES LOVELL (1928-2025) who would famously declare 'Houston, we've had a problem' during the Apollo XIII mission, and by veteran astronaut FRANK BORMAN (1928-2023). Fine condition.

Lot: 1539 - APOLLO 9 FLOWN QUOTE FROM COLLECTION OF RUSTY SCHWEICKART

APOLLO 9 FLOWN QUOTE FROM COLLECTION OF RUSTY SCHWEICKART RUSTY SCHWEICKART (b. 1935) American astronaut who made the first manned test of Lunar Excursion Module during the Apollo 9 mission. A fine relic from the Apollo 9 mission, an inspirational quote printed on a 4 in. x 3 in. sheet, boldly signed by Schweickart adding ‘Flown on APOLLO 9'. The quote reads, in full: '...Whether we wish it or not, an indelible pattern of unity has been woven into the pattern of mankind...'. Accompanied by a copy of a letter of provenance from Schweickart, in part: 'Written in 1969 shortly after accepting the position of Honorary Chairman of the Harris County (TX) Committee on Drug Abuse'. Fine.

Lot: 1540 - APOLLO 11

APOLLO 11 A magnificent set of three ‘lunar' photos of the Apollo 11 mission, inscribed by astronauts NEIL ARMSTRONG, BUZZ ALDRIN and MICHAEL COLLINS to Elton Stepherson, Jr., a pioneering African-American manager in NASA, who joined the crew on their famed ‘Giant Leap' publicity world tour as a member of the U.S. Information Agency. Includes: NEIL ARMSTRONG (1930 - 2012) American

Lot: 1541 - APOLLO 11

APOLLO 11 Excellent crew-signed first day postal cover for the issue of the U.S. 'First Man on the Moon' 10 cent stamp, an Art Craft cover showing the LEM and the Apollo 11 mission members, bears a 'MOON LANDING' July 20, 1969 cancel as well as a Washington, DC Sep. 9, 1969 cancel, boldly signed by crew members NEIL ARMSTRONG, BUZZ ALDRIN and MICHAEL COLLINS. Accompanied by an RR Auctions Certificate of Authenticity. Very fine.

Lot: 1542 - APOLLO 12 CREW SIGNED COVER

APOLLO 12 CREW SIGNED COVER Postal cover featuring a ten cent 'First Man on the Moon' stamp cancelled at Cape Canaveral, Nov. 14, 1969 - the date of the launch of the Apollo 12 mission - signed on the face by crew members CHARLES CONRAD (1930-1999), RICHARD GORDON (1929-2017), and ALAN BEAN (1932-2018). Fine.

Lot: 1543 - APOLLO 15 CREW SIGNED COVER

APOLLO 15 CREW SIGNED COVER German printed Apollo 15 crew signed postal cover, canceled July 30, 1971 - about the time that the LEM arrived at the lunar surface - signed on the face by crew members AL WORDEN (1932-2020), JIM IRWIN (1930-1991) and DAVE SCOTT (b. 1932). Fine.

Lot: 1544 - APOLLO 15 SUB-SATELLITE SIGNED COVER

APOLLO 15 SUB-SATELLITE SIGNED COVER Rare Apollo 15 Endeavor sub-satellite launch signed cover, signed on the face by AL WORDEN (1932-2020) and DAVE SCOTT (b. 1932), with astronaut portraits and illustration of the sub-satellite, cancelled on August 4, 1971, the date of the sub-satellite deployment. Fine. Worden launched the sub-satellite to undertake detailed measurements of the moon's magnetic field.

Lot: 1545 - APOLLO 17 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER

APOLLO 17 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER Apollo 17 launch cover bearing two JFK memorial postage stamps and cancelled at Kennedy Space Center on Dec. 7, 1972 - the date of the launch of the Apollo 17 mission - signed on the face by crew members GENE CERNAN (1934-2017), RON EVANS (1933-1990), and HARRISON SCHMITT (b. 1935). Fine.

Lot: 1546 - APOLLO-SOYUZ MISSION CREW SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

APOLLO-SOYUZ MISSION CREW SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Fine crew-signed photograph from the July, 1975 Apollo-Soyuz docking mission. The 8 x 10 in. b/w photo depicts an artist's image of the two spacecraft in the process of docking, with the addition of two commemorative stamps affixed at upper-left and with a launch day cancellation. All six Russian and American crewmen have signed: TOM STAFFORD, VANCE BRAND, DEKE SLAYTON, ALEXEY LEONOV, and VALERY KUBASOV. Fine condition.

Lot: 1547 - BUZZ ALDRIN

BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked on the moon with Neil Armstrong. Wonderful limited edition no. 6/200 giclee lithograph, 17 x 26 in., shows Aldrin in his white Apollo space suit just prior to launch, nicely signed in pencil by Aldrin as well as the artist THOMAS SMITH. The print is matted above an Apollo XI mission patch, double matted, and set into a black wood frame. Very fine condition.

Lot: 1548 - BUZZ ALDRIN

BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked on the moon with Neil Armstrong. Great oversized signed limited edition poster, 21 x 33 in. matted to 24.25 x 36.25 in., shows Aldrin on the lunar surface beside the American flag, captioned at bottom: 'We Came In Peace For All Mankind...Tranquility Base, July 20, 1969' Boldly signed with a huge silver ink signature at top. No. 948/1969. Fine condition.

Lot: 1549 - BUZZ ALDRIN

BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked the Moon with Neil Armstrong. Great S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, a linen finish vintage issue photo of the Apollo 11 LEM en route to docking with the Command Module prior to the astronauts' return to earth, boldly signed in silver marker: 'WITH BEST WISHES Buzz Aldrin'. Fine condition.

Lot: 1550 - BUZZ ALDRIN

BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked on the moon with Neil Armstrong. Vintage I.S.P. 8 x 10 in. color, a ca. 1970 official NASA photo inscribed and signed with a period signature. Fine.

Lot: 1551 - BUZZ ALDRIN

BUZZ ALDRIN (b. 1930) American astronaut and pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module who walked on the moon with Neil Armstrong. Rare signed poster, a lithograph of artist B. E. Johnson's work 'Reflections' (1976) depicting Aldrin and the LEW, Aldrin's mirrored visor reflecting the history and future of flight, showing a Wright Flyer and a futuristic space station. Boldly signed by Aldrin with a huge gold ink signature at right, also signed in pencil by the artist at bottom. Fine, with original certificate of authenticity signed by Kim Poor, president of Novaspace.

Lot: 1552 - CHARLES M. DUKE

CHARLES M. DUKE (b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. Fine S.P. 'Charlie Duke', 10 x 8 in. color, shows the lift off of Apollo 16 with a naturistic view of a pond and driftwood in the foreground. Fine condition.

Lot: 1553 - CHARLES M. DUKE

CHARLES M. DUKE (b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. Great S.P., 10 x 8 in. color on Kodak paper, shows Duke taking soil samples with the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) in the background. Duke writes in blue marker, in full: 'SOIL SAMPLING AT PLUM CRATER'S RIM DURING EVA 1 - 4/21/72 Charlie Duke APOLLO 16, LMP' Fine condition.

Lot: 1554 - CHARLES M. DUKE

CHARLES M. DUKE (b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. Great S.P., 10 x 8 in. color on Kodak paper, shows Duke taking soil samples with the Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) in the background. Duke writes in blue marker, in full: 'Collecting lunar samples at 'Plum Crater' Charlie Duke Apollo 16 LMP 4/21/72'. Fine condition.

Lot: 1555 - CHARLES M. DUKE

CHARLES M. DUKE (b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. Fine S.P., 10 x 8 in. color on Kodak paper, shows the Apollo 16 Command Module as Duke viewed it from 'Orion' following separation and as he prepared to descend to the lunar surface. He writes in blue marker, in full: 'MY FARSIDE VIEW OF THE CSM FROM 'ORION' 4/20/72 Charlie Duke Apollo 16 LMP'. Fine condition.

Lot: 1556 - CHARLES M. DUKE

CHARLES M. DUKE (b. 1935) American astronaut who flew on the Apollo 16 mission, one of only twelve to walk on the moon. S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, a photo of the Apollo 16 Lunar Excursion Module after separation from the Command Module, signed in gold marker: 'Charlie Duke APOLLO 16 LUNAR MODULE PILOT'. Fine condition.

Lot: 1557 - EDWARD GIBSON

EDWARD GIBSON (b. 1936) Former NASA astronaut, pilot, engineer, and physicist. He served on the support crew of Apollo 12 and worked on the development of the Skylab space station. In 1973–74, Gibson made his only flight into space as science pilot aboard Skylab 4, the third and final crewed flight to Skylab. He, along with Commander Gerald Carr and Pilot William Pogue, spent just over 84 days in space. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color on Kodak paper, shows the lift off of Skylab III, inscribed and signed: 'Lift off of Skylab III, November 16, 1973 Ed Gibson, Science-Pilot'. Fine.

Lot: 1558 - FRANK BORMAN

FRANK BORMAN (1928-2023) American astronaut who served in the Gemini and Apollo programs. Impressive signed photograph with lengthy inscription, 16 x 20 in. color, the famous image 'Earthrise' inscribed: 'And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with Good night, Good Luck, a Merry Christmas, and God Bless all of you All of you on the Good Earth' Christmas Eve 1968 Frank Borman Apollo 8 CDR'. Fine condition. With original certificate of authenticity signed by Kim Poor, president of Novaspace. 'Earthrise' was taken from lunar orbit by astronaut William Anders on December 24, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission. Nature photographer Galen Rowell described it as 'the most influential environmental photograph ever taken'.

Lot: 1559 - FRANK BORMAN

FRANK BORMAN (1928 - 2023) American astronaut who served in the Gemini and Apollo programs. Signed launch day postal cover, a Gemini VII cover picturing Borman and James Lovell, canceled at Cape Canaveral on Dec. 4, 1965, boldly signed by Borman across the face. Fine.

Lot: 1560 - GENE CERNAN AND HARRISON SCHMITT

GENE CERNAN AND HARRISON SCHMITT HARRISON SCHMITT (b. 1935 ) American astronaut and a moon-walker on the Apollo 17 mission. Superb S.P., 23 x 8 in. color, the panoramic image depicting Schmitt upon the surface of the moon setting up the Surface Electrical Properties experiment with the 'moon buggy' to his left and the LEM in the distant background. Schmitt signs at upper-right in silver ink adding 'Apollo 17 LMP'. Additionally signed on the opposite side of the photo by GENE CERNAN (1934-2017) who also walked the moon with Schmitt on the same mission, Cernan also adding 'Apollo XVII' to his signature. Fine condition, with original certificate of authenticity for Schmitt's signature signed by Kim Poor, president of Novaspace.

Lot: 1561 - GENE CERNAN

GENE CERNAN (1934-2017) American astronaut, flew on Gemini IX, Apollo 10 and commanded Apollo 17, becoming the last man to walk on the moon. Great signed poster issued by Novagraphics, 22 x 35.75 in., shows images of Cernan on the lunar surface, an earth rise, the mission logo, etc., with his huge signature in blue marker: 'Gene Cernan Apollo XVII' appearing to the left of his image. Fine.

Lot: 1562 - GENE CERNAN

GENE CERNAN (1934-2017) American astronaut, flew on Gemini IX, Apollo 10 and commanded Apollo 17, becoming the last man to walk on the moon. Great S.P. on Kodak paper, 10 x 8 in. color, shows Cernan on the lunar surface holding the edge of the American flag planted near the LEM, the earth visible in full above his helmeted head. Boldly signed in blue marker and fine.

Lot: 1563 - HARRISON SCHMITT

HARRISON SCHMITT (b. 1935 ) American astronaut and a moon-walker on the Apollo 17 mission. Superb S.P., 24 x 21 in. color, the image depicting Schmitt upon the surface of the moon in the company of the LEM, American flag and the 'moon buggy', signed by Schmitt at top: 'Harrison H. Schmitt Apollo 17 LMP' With original certificate of authenticity signed by Kim Poor, president of Novaspace. Very fine.

Lot: 1564 - JACK LOUSMA

JACK LOUSMA (b. 1936) American astronaut who flew on the Gemini 7 and Apollo 8 missions. S.P., 8 x 10 in. color on Kodak paper, shows the lift off of Skylab II, inscribed and signed: 'Lift off of Skylab II - July 28, 1973 Jack Lousma'. Fine.

Lot: 1565 - JAMES IRWIN

JAMES IRWIN (1930 - 1991) American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, served as Apollo Lunar Module pilot for Apollo 15. He was the eighth person to walk on the Moon. I.S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, an official NASA image of Irwin on the moon and saluting the American flag, inscribed with a religious message and nicely signed. Fine.

Lot: 1566 - JAMES LOVELL

JAMES LOVELL (1928 - 2025) Astronaut and a retired Navy captain, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suffered a critical failure en route to the Moon but was brought back safely to Earth by the efforts of the crew and mission control. Attractive signed piece of space art, a 17.75 x 25 in. print of artist Chris Butler's rendering of an Atlas rocket with gantry awaiting liftoff 'Apollo Dawn', boldly signed in black ink by Lovell at upper-right adding his Apollo missions, and signed by the artist at lower-left. Nicely double-matted and framed, fine.

Lot: 1567 - JOHN YOUNG

JOHN YOUNG (1930 - 2018) American astronaut who walked on the moon three times in the Apollo 16 mission, also the first man to fly into space six times. Scarce I.S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, an official NASA photo showing Young driving the Lunar Roving Vehicle at speed on the lunar surface, inscribed and signed in blue ink. Fine.

Lot: 1568 - MERCURY ASTRONAUTS 1964 SIGNED POSTAL COVER

MERCURY ASTRONAUTS 1964 SIGNED POSTAL COVER Attractive Romanian postal cover with postage stamps picturing Russian cosmonauts Nikolayev, Popovich, Bykovsky and Tereshkova, canceled in 1964, bearing vintage signatures on the face by Mercury astronauts GORDON COOPER, DEKE SLAYON, and WALLY SCHIRRA. Fine condition.

Lot: 1569 - MICHAEL COLLINS

MICHAEL COLLINS (1930 - 2021) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. A great personal Collins item, a 3 in. dia. embroidered GT-3 'Molly Brown' patch from Collins' personal collection, signed by him in blue marker on the verso. Ex: Aurora Galleries live auction, Nov. 27, 2003, Lot. 189. Fine condition, with the lot's labeled sleeve from the Aurora auction.

Lot: 1570 - MICHAEL COLLINS

MICHAEL COLLINS (1930 - 2021) American astronaut, Command Module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission. A great personal Collins item, a 3 in. dia. embroidered 'GEMINI IV FIRST SPACE WALK' embroidered patch from Collins' personal collection, signed by him in blue marker on the verso. Ex: Aurora Galleries live auction, Nov. 27, 2003, Lot. 210. Fine condition, with the lot's labeled sleeve from the Aurora auction.

Lot: 1571 - RON MCNAIR

RON MCNAIR (1950 - 1986) American astronaut and physicist. He died at the age of 35 during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L, in which he was serving as one of three mission specialists in a crew of seven. Rare S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, an official NASA photo showing the crew of 'Space Shuttle Orbiter OV-099', the 'Challenger' space shuttle in which McNair would perish, Mission 44B. This was the fourth of the Challenger's missions. The photo is also signed by McNair's fellow crewmen, Commander VANCE BRAND and Pilot ROBERT L. GIBSON. Each has signed by his respective image. Fine.

Lot: 1572 - RUSSIAN-ISSUE APOLLO-SOYUZ CREW SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

RUSSIAN-ISSUE APOLLO-SOYUZ CREW SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH Great crew-signed photograph from the July, 1975 Apollo-Soyuz docking mission. The 8 x 10 in. b/w photo was produced in the Soviet Union. It shows at top a scene of Russian and American troops greeting each other at the Rhine River during World War II, in obvious comparison to the cooperation evidenced by the joint U.S.-U.S.S.R. space mission. The photo also shows the two spacecraft docking, with the crewmen appearing at bottom. All six Russian and American crewmembers have signed: TOM STAFFORD, VANCE BRAND, DEKE SLAYTON, ALEXEY LEONOV, and VALERY KUBASOV. Fine condition. Such signed Russian issue photos are incredibly rare!

Lot: 1573 - SALYUT-6 SIGNED AND FLOWN COVER

SALYUT-6 SIGNED AND FLOWN COVER Flown Salyut-6 postal cover, 6.5 x 4.75 in. and properly marked, signed on the face by cosmonauts LEONID KIZIM, OLEG MAKAROV, and GENNADY STREKALOV (Soyuz T-3) who worked on the space station for 12 days starting on 27 November 1980. Salyut-6 was a Russian manned space station, launched Sep. 29, 1977. It was the most successful of the DOS series prior to Mir, was aloft for four years and ten months, and completed 27,785 orbits of the earth. Fine.

Lot: 1574 - SCOTT CARPENTER

SCOTT CARPENTER (1925 - 2013) American astronaut, America's second man in space. Vintage launch day postal cover, depicts his Aurora 7 Mercury capsule in a fanciful setting, with Project Mercury stamp, canceled the day of the launch, May 24, 1962. Boldly signed across the face in blue ink. Fine.

Lot: 1575 - SKYLAB II

SKYLAB II Fine S.P., 8 x 10 in. color, a NASA-issued image showing the lift-offs of Skylab I and Skylab II with a Skylab stamp with first day cancel placed between the two images. The photo has been signed by Skylab II astronauts CHARLES CONRAD, JR. (1930-1999), JOE KERWIN (b. 1932), and PAUL WEITZ (1932-2017). Fine.

Lot: 1576 - SKYLAB III SIGNED COVER

SKYLAB III SIGNED COVER Skylab III signed first day Skylab postal cover bearing the mission's emblem, canceled Houston, Tx. May 14, 1974, boldly signed by mission crewmen ALAN BEAN (1932-2018), JACK LOUSMA (b. 1936), and OWEN GARRIOTT (1930-2019). Fine.

Lot: 1577 - SKYLAB IV

SKYLAB IV Skylab IV launch cover, bears the mission's emblem and cancel in Houston on launch date, Nov. 15, 1973, nicely signed on the face by crewmembers JERRY CARR, ED GIBSON, and BILL POGUE. Fine condition.

Lot: 1578 - SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-32 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER

SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA STS-32 CREW SIGNED LAUNCH COVER Space Shuttle COLUMBIA mission STS-32 crew signed launch cover, canceled at Kennedy Space center on the date of the launch of the mission, Apr. 12, 1991, signed by crew members DAN BRANDENSTEIN (Mission Commander), JIM WETHERBEE (Mission Pilot), and Mission Specialists BONNIE DUNBAR, MARSHA IVINS and G.DAVID LOW. Fine.

Lot: 1579 - STUART A. ROOSA

STUART A. ROOSA (1933 - 1994) American astronaut, command module pilot for the Apollo 14 mission. Scarce S.P., 10 x 8 in. color, an official NASA image of Roosa standing in his pressure suit before the Apollo 14 mission emblem, signed by him in full in black marker. The signature bears a UN fist day postal cancel and stamp placed above. Estimated accordingly.

Lot: 1580 - VLADIMIR KOMAROV

VLADIMIR KOMAROV (1927 - 1967) Russian cosmonaut, the first human being to die during a space flight. He became the first Soviet cosmonaut to fly in space twice when he was selected as the solo pilot of Soyuz 1, its first crewed test flight. A parachute failure caused his Soyuz capsule to crash into the ground after re-entry on 24 April 1967, killing him instantly. Rare signed S.P., 4 x 6 in. color, a 1964 Pravda-issue color postcard honoring Komarov's participation in the Vokshod mission, shows him in military uniform in a color portrait. Signed by Komarov in black ink beneath the caption, the last letter slightly feathered. The card also bears a 1964 Russian postage stamp and cancel honoring the Vokshod mission crew. Near fine.

Lot: 1581 - VLADIMIR KOMAROV

VLADIMIR KOMAROV (1927 - 1967) Russian cosmonaut, the first human being to die during a space flight. He became the first Soviet cosmonaut to fly in space twice when he was selected as the solo pilot of Soyuz 1, its first crewed test flight. A parachute failure caused his Soyuz capsule to crash into the ground after re-entry on 24 April 1967, killing him instantly. Rare signed S.P., 4 x 6 in. color, a 1964 Pravda-issue color postcard honoring Komarov's participation in the Vokshod mission, shows him in military uniform in a color portrait. Signed by Komarov in black ink beneath the caption. The card also bears a 1964 Russian postage stamp and cancel honoring the Vokshod mission crew. Fine.

Lot: 1582 - WALTER CUNNINGHAM

WALTER CUNNINGHAM (1932-2023) American astronaut who participated in the flight of Apollo 7. I.S.P., 7.5 x 9.75 in. (sight) color, of Cunningham with a large model of the Saturn V rocket with the inscription ‘#14 of the 3rd group Ronnie Walter Cunningham October 1968 Apollo 7'. Rare with this full signature!

Lot: 1583 - WILLY LEY

WILLY LEY (1906 - 1969) German aeronautical engineer, and early experimenter in rocketry who later introduced Werner von Braun to the field. T.L.S. ‘Willy' 1p. 4to., Montvale, N J, Aug. 20, 1949, in German to ‘Herbert' regarding his book ‘The Conquest of Space'. In part: ‘…Yesterday I called Viking to find out when Conquest of Space would be finished. I was told that the bindery would send me my ten complimentary copies by Monday. You will receive one of them…', and more regarding a colleague's work. With a copy of the original letter sent to Ley, fine condition.

Lot: 1584 - YURI GAGARIN AND GHERMAN TITOV

YURI GAGARIN AND GHERMAN TITOV YURI GAGARIN (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. Fine S.P. 6 x 4 in., a color postcard, boldly signed by Gagarin and additionally by GHERMAN TITOV (1935-2000), the second Soviet in space and the third man in space, following Shepard's flight by a month. Fine condition.

Lot: 1585 - YURI GAGARIN

YURI GAGARIN (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. Signed commemorative cover from 1958 honoring the historic Sputnik space program, 6 x 4.5 in., signed in blue ink at top. Very good to fine.

Lot: 1586 - YURI GAGARIN

YURI GAGARIN (1934 - 1968) Russian cosmonaut, the first man in space who died tragically in a routine training flight. Fine early S.P., 3.75 x 5.75 in. b/w, a portrait of Gagarin on linen-textured stock (typically Russian), boldly signed in blue ink. Ink note on verso indicates it was signed on Oct. 12, 1963 - one year to the day before the Vokshod I mission, by coincidence. Fine.

Lot: 1587 - ANTON CHEKHOV

ANTON CHEKHOV (1860-1904) Russian playwright and short-story writer. 'I'M NOT A FIGHTER, IT'S NOT IN MY NATURE...' An extremely rare A.L.S. 'A. Chekhov', 3pp. 8vo, [n.p.], 11th February [n.y., post 1897], to 'Nikolai Nikolaevich', in Cyrillic. Chekhov explains that, owing to his sickness, he is late in expressing his thanks to his correspondent, remarking '...Being busy with the interests of the Zemsky Assembly, I am sure you didn´t have enough time for writing letters either...' and continuing '...How to spend 100 rubles, donated by Mrs. Sverebtieva? I'll write to you about it at the end of March or in April, when I have better orientated myself. I think 100 rubles is enough for two. If you're going to be here for Easter, we'll talk about it and decide what and how...'. The dramatist continues to ask a favor of Nikolaevich, explaining '...At the beginning of last year, I filed a petition with the Serpuchov Administration Office, presenting my resignation of my supervisory duties in Chirkovsky College. Without a doubt, my petition was just a cry in the desert, my application was thrown under the desk and probably forgotten; in any case I didn't receive an answer. Also, I have permanent, petty annoyances in the [Melikhovsky] College; the muzhiks [Russian peasants] breaking windows; Miss. Anisova and her personality; piteous letters from her assistant; complete abandonment from the authorities; the reports about the national education - I am tired of all this and it wrecked my nerves. Today I've made a petition, stating that due to my poor health and the distance I cannot continue supervising Chirkovsky and [Melikhovsky] Colleges. I cannot do it anymore! As much as possible, please, use all your influence so that my petition will be granted. Please support me at the college board meeting. I am not a fighter, it's not in my nature, these letters that I used to get all the time were oppressing me like a nightmare...' Chekhov may very well be referring to his estate at Melikhovo where he lived for seven years and wrote some of his most notable works. However, his life there was taxing as he cared for thousands of patients who received free medical assistance and medicines from physician Chekhov. Alternatively, he may have supervised a school there, as he did at the local Chirkovsky College (or Chirkovsky School). The combination of these duties clearly proved too taxing for the despairing author, as he clearly points out to his friend. Chkhov's correspondent may well have been Nikolai Nikolaevich Solotsov (1857-1902), Chekhov's boyhood friend who became a prominent actor and theater director. As a major figure in the Russian theater scene, Solovtsov founded the Solovtsov Theater in Kyiv. Chekhov originally dedicated his famous, successful one-act comedic play 'The Bear' to his old friend. Autograph letters of Chekhov, widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time, are rare owing to his untimely death at the age of 44. Some light overall creasing and minor age wear, otherwise near fine.

Lot: 1588 - TICKET TO AN AMERICAN READING BY CHARLES DICKENS

TICKET TO AN AMERICAN READING BY CHARLES DICKENS An excessively rare piece of Dickensiana, a ticket stub to 'Mr. Charles Dickens's Reading' from his second U.S. tour. The 1.75 x 2.5 in. ticket was issued for his reading at Steinway Hall in New York on Thursday, Jan. 2, 1868 at 8:00 PM, and the fortunate owner was seated in Row A, No. 11 - a prime seat. The ticket has just slight corner and edge wear, with some expected scattered rubbing to the finish. A pencil notation identifying the venue appears on the blank verso, along with an abraded area which affects nothing. Overall very good to near fine. In 1867-68, Dickens embarked on his second and final American reading tour, which included multiple performances at Steinway Hall in New York City. His New York performances would be his first speaking appearances. Four nights after this performance in New York, he read 'A Christmas Carol' and the 'Trial from Pickwick' in Boston. His final reading in the United States was at Steinway Hall on April 20, 1868. The tour, while financially successful for lucrative the great author, took a toll on his health and he would pass eighteen months later at the age of 58. With COA from John Reznikoff / University Archives as well as our own.

Lot: 1589 - HENRIK IBSEN

HENRIK IBSEN (1828 – 1906) Norwegian playwright, considered one of the world's pre-eminent writers of the 19th century and often referred to as 'The Father of Modern Drama'. Ibsen pioneered theatrical realism but also wrote lyrical epic works. His major works include 'Brand', 'Peer Gynt', 'Emperor and Galilean', 'A Doll's House', 'Ghosts', 'An Enemy of the People', 'The Wild Duck', 'Rosmersholm', 'Hedda Gabler', 'The Master Builder', and 'When We Dead Awaken'. In 2014 Ibsen was considered the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare. Rare A.L.S. 'Henrik Ibsen', 1p. 8vo., Kristiania, Denmark, Jan. 25, 1899 to 'Dr. Elias'. In full: 'Dear Dr. Elias! The enclosed letter which has been lying with me for some time, I will not fail to send to you with the request that you send it to Mr. Fischer. I certainly assume that he is aware of the described plans and that he has taken his precautions to prevent the intended attack on his interests. Yours sincerely Henrik Ibsen'. 'Dr. Elias' may have been Julius Elias (1861-1927), a literary historian and translator who co-published German translations of Ibsen's works. 'Mr. Fischer' in turn may have been Samuel Fischer, also known as Samuel von Fischer (1859-1934) whose publishing company first brought Ibsen to Germany, with the 'attack on his interest' referring to a fraudulent translation of Ibsen's works that Ibsen and Elias were aware of at the time. In very fine condition, crisp and bold writing, matted with a photograph of the author. The entirety has been elaborately double-matted and set into a slightly-dinged brown wood frame with gold trim.

Lot: 1590 - HENRY W. LONGFELLOW Fantastic

HENRY W. LONGFELLOW (1807-1882) American poet and author whose works include 'The Song of Hiawatha', 'The Psalm of Life' and 'Paul Revere's Ride.' Fantastic, unique pen and ink drawing by Longfellow with an additional A.Q.S. beneath, his drawing of a huge chestnut tree with a blacksmith's shed, a plow and wagon beneath it, and a few other trees in the distance. Beneath the sketch Longfellow writes and initials the opening two lines of his most famous poem, 'The Village Blacksmith', in full: 'Under a spreading chestnut tree The village smithy stands H.W.L. 1880'. Sketch and text are in brown-black ink on an octavo sheet, with some light soiling in margin areas. There is a small ink-eroded hole in the center of the tree's branches, easily mended or much less noticeable if backed in black, some old ink scribbling on verso affecting nothing, else very good.

Lot: 1591 - GUY DE MAUPASSANT

GUY DE MAUPASSANT (1850 – 1893) French author, celebrated as a master of the short story and associated with the naturalist literary school of thought, depicting human lives, destinies, and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms. Many of his works are set during the Franco-Prussian War, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught up in events beyond their control, are permanently changed by their experiences. Scarce, excellent content A.L.S. 'Guy de Maupassant' on his monogrammed correspondence card, 2pp. 12mo., Paris, Apr. 23,1884 to a gentleman, in French. In part: 'Sir, Thank you for your pleasant letter. As I am having a long hiatus from work, I find myself quite delayed from in the completion of my little novel; and I come to ask you if the dates below will be convenient for you. I would like to send it to you June 1st...and I would insure that it would not appear in Le Figaro before July 15th. As it is much shorter than 'Une Vie', I think you would be able to publish it in a single issue...' Fine condition. The letter mentions de Maupassant's first published novel 'Une Vie' which was serialized in the French daily literary periodical 'Gil Blas' beginning in February 1883. 'Une Vie', actually a full length novel, concerned the checkered life of an aristocrat's daughter named Jeanne Le Perthuis des Vauds who suffers through an unhappy marriage. It appears that the unnamed story to which de Maupassant refers was probably 'Le Lit 29' ['Bed 29'], which was serially published after July 8, 1884. This short story was set in Rouen, shortly before and after the Franco-Prussian War. Capitaine Epivent, a scoundrel, returns from war to find his onetime lover, the promiscuous Irma, in the syphilitic ward of a hospital. The officer rejects Irma despite her efforts to intentionally infect the Prussian enemy with syphilis. Sold with a 3.5 x 5.5 in. period postcard portrait photograph.

Lot: 1592 - GUY DE MAUPASSANT

GUY DE MAUPASSANT (1850 – 1893) French author, celebrated as a master of the short story and associated with the naturalist literary school of thought, depicting human lives, destinies, and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms. Many of his works are set during the Franco-Prussian War, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught up in events beyond their control, are permanently changed by their experiences. Scarce A.L.S. 'Guy de Maupassant', 1p. 8vo., Etretat, Sep. 26 [n.y.]. In full: 'My dear Editor-in-Chief, I would be very grateful if you give some hospitality in 'Le Figaro' to this little echo (attached) [likely a clipping; not present]. These are friends of mine who were mistreated by some stupid policemen. I will come to see you in about 15 days in order to propose something for your supplement. Thank you in advance, my dear Editor-in-Chief, and believe in my very affectionate devotion. Guy de Maupassant'. Fine condition. SOLD WITH: A 4 x 6 in. cabinet card photograph of the author in formal garb later in life, image by Albert Capelle. Verso bears later inscriptions and hand-stamps, including several from Brown Brothers of New York City. Isolated pin holes, toning, and scattered bumping to rounded corners, else very good.

Lot: 1593 - ALFRED E. HOUSMAN

ALFRED E. HOUSMAN (1859-1936) English classical scholar and poet, author of 'A Shropshire Lad', a cycle of poems marked by the author's pessimism and preoccupation with early death, which gradually acquired a wide readership and appealed particularly to a younger audience during World War I. Fine association A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., Trinity College, Feb. 1, 1928 to 'Rolleston', undoubtedly Thomas W. Rolleston (1857–1920), an Irish writer, literary figure and translator, best known as a poet. He was closely tied to late-19th-century London literary circles, particularly the Rhymers' Club. Housman seeks to aid his friend, writing in part: '...When the Family had finished deploring your absence last Friday it passed to me more cheerful subjects...and I was directed to make to round of members and collect their several opinions as to the eligibility of a gentleman proposed to fill the vacancy left by the Bishop of Derby. Will you therefor give me five minutes?...I regularly go for a walk after lunch and could easily call at your house any day you might name...' A few trivial toned spots, else fine.

Lot: 1594 - ‘NEW-YORK TRIBUNE’ EDITORS AND CORRESPONDENTS (5)

‘NEW-YORK TRIBUNE' EDITORS AND CORRESPONDENTS (5) A fine lot of five pieces related to notable Civil War-era figures employed by the ‘New-York Tribune', includes: HORACE GREELY (1811-1872) American essayist and founder of the Tribune, Liberal Republican candidate in the 1872 presidential election. Best remembered for his quip: 'Go West, young man, and grow up with the country'.

Lot: 1595 - GORE VIDAL ON LINCOLN'S 'SYPHILIS'

GORE VIDAL ON LINCOLN'S 'SYPHILIS' GORE VIDAL (1925 - 2012) American writer known for his essays, novels, screenplays, and Broadway plays. His works criticized the social and sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. An incredible content A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., Salerno, ca. 1981, to Byron Dobell, editor of American Heritage magazine. While writing his blockbuster biography 'Lincoln', which would be released in 1984, Vidal makes an outrageous claim which would cause an uproar among Lincoln scholars. In part: '...I thought Ward's piece fair enough except that, re: syphilis, the possibility that L[incoln]. told Herndon that he had had it has not 'been demolished by scholars more than a quarter of a century ago' - The best they could do was say that Herndon was a heavy drinker, etc. I'm fascinated that anyone, today, thinks it horrible that a great man got syphilis. Just about every sexually active man/woman in those days was at risk...Do ask Ward to get me D. Malone's quote that my view of Jefferson is 'pernicious'. That goes on the dust jacket...' With transmittal cover. Fine. Vidal caused a major literary and historical stir with his 1984 novel 'Lincoln'. In his press tours, he asserted that Abraham Lincoln contracted syphilis as a young man in a bordello, which left him essentially celibate and caused his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their sons to suffer from related medical issues. Historians widely disputed this, prompting a long-running public debate between Vidal and Lincoln scholars.

Lot: 1596 - SARAH JOSEPHA HALE

SARAH JOSEPHA HALE (1788-1879) Author of the beloved nursery rhyme ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb', Hale also famously campaigned for the creation of the American holiday known as Thanksgiving. Scarce, fine association A.L.S. ‘Sarah J. Hale' 3pp. 4to., Boston, Dec. 29, 1832, on integral address leaf letterhead to politician CALEB CUSHING, in part: ‘…Your letter of the 15 was handed me safely last Monday…The candid manner in which you have met my request for a biographical sketch of your late lamented wife is very gratifying to me. I shall with pleasure comply…The reason that inclined me to request the notice of her character with the notice of her writing was I felt sure these volumes tho possessing much merit did not do justice to the mind of Mrs. Cushing. The fact that they were written for her further imparts to them their peculiar excellence…The letters picture localities beautifully. They carry the reader step by step and show all that can be seen but the feelings of the woman's heart…portrayed with the vivacity or pathos which such a mind & heart as hers would have imparted had she been writing to any one except an honored father. At least it is thus the work appeared to me, and so I requested a sketch of the author that I might, by referring to the motives of her writing, set forth more impressively the real value of her example and talents…I thank you, Sir, for the offer of the portrait to accompany the sketch…' Caroline Elizabeth Wilde (1802-1832) married politician Caleb Cushing on Nov. 23, 1824. During her short life she wrote ‘Letters: descriptive of public monuments, scenery & manners in France & Spain', published just before her death on Sept. 28, 1832. Seal tear from opening, folds, else very good.

Lot: 1597 - SEAN O'FAOLAIN

SEAN O'FAOLAIN (1900–1991) Irish short-story writer of international repute, also a leading commentator and critic. One of the most influential figures in 20th-century Irish culture. A.L.S. signed at conclusion and in return address area, 1p. 4to., Dublin, Feb. 6, 1971. The poet regrets that due to health concerns he has been unable to sign his correspondent's book and mentions a postal strike in Britain that might affect the mailing as well. Fine.

Lot: 1598 - BILL GATES MUG SHOT

BILL GATES MUG SHOT BILL GATES (b. 1955) Zillionaire founder and largest stockholder of computer software giant, Microsoft. Gates' mug shot, 5 in. x 3.5 in. color, for his arrest in Albuquerque on the charge of speeding, Dec. 13, 1977. Remarks on verso indicate that Gates – whose occupation is appropriately listed as ‘programmer' – is charged for 'NVDL – NMSA 64-18-44' and his bail set to $100.00. A central fold, staple holes at top left, very good. Gates was stopped by police for a traffic violation. When the officer asked for his license, Gates did not have it on him, resulting in his booking and time spent in an Albuquerque jail. Recalling the incident, Gates later noted that he spent the night in a holding cell with the 'drunks'. He joked that the experience taught him a valuable lesson: 'always carry cash' so he could bail himself out.

Lot: 1599 - 'THE ROBBER BARONS' AND OTHER MILLIONAIRES CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS (12)

'THE ROBBER BARONS' AND OTHER MILLIONAIRES CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS (12) Excellent lot of 12 rare cabinet card photographs of some of the great 'robber barons' and other millionaires of the 19th Century, their associates, and family members. Included in the lot is: JAY GOULD, his son HOWARD GOULD, an unmounted 4.25 x 6.5 in. photo of another son, GEORGE JAY GOULD, WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT, ROBERT F. DALY (N.Y. Central Railroad), EUGENE ZIMMERMAN, M. H. DODGE, ALBERT C. BOSTWICK, REGINALD C. VANDERBILT, WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT, JR., REGINALD VANDERBILT, and ROBERT H. COOK (President, Merchant National Bank). One photo bears a creased mount at bottom, a couple of images a bit faded, overall very good.

Lot: 1600 - WILLIAM G. FARGO

WILLIAM G. FARGO (1818 - 1881) American businessman who organized Wells Fargo & Co. and American Express, and later operated the Pony Express. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 4to., New York, June 14, 1869, a certificate for five shares in the American Merchants Union Express Company, signed by Fargo at lower right as president. Canceled May 23, 1872 with a punch hole and stamp. Very good. The American Merchants Union Express Company was formed on November 25, 1868, through the merger of American Express and the competing Merchants Union Express Company following a intense two-year rate war. Led by William G. Fargo, this combined entity stabilized the industry before renaming itself back to the American Express Company in 1873.

Lot: 1601 - PIERRE TAITTINGER

PIERRE TAITTINGER (1887-1965) Founder of the Taittinger champagne house and president of the municipal council of Paris in May 1943, as the Germans occupied the city, and held this position until the Liberation of Paris in August 1944. A group of five letters ca. 1924-1927, on letterhead of the Chamber of Deputies to various individuals, including the editor of ‘Journal de Debats'. Of particular note is a T.L.S., March 6, 1926, in which Taittinger writes: ‘…Given the present situation, our proposal for the dissolution of the Chamber [of Deputies] is of burning urgency…'. WITH: a manuscript A.L.S. signed on behalf of Taittinger, Apr. 13, 1924, sending thanks to unnamed gentleman for his support and offering him compensation for such. In 1926, the French Chamber of Deputies (part of the Third Republic) was characterized by intense political instability following the 1924 elections, which had initially brought a left-wing Cartel des Gauches to power. The year marked a shift to the center-right, leading to the return of Raymond Poincaré as Prime Minister in July 1926 to stabilize the franc. Overall very good, six pieces.

Lot: 1602 - JEAN PAUL GETTY

JEAN PAUL GETTY (1892 - 1976) American businessman who accumulated over a billion dollars in profit from his oil investments. S.P. 3.5 x 3.5 in. b/w, a seated pose in an ornate armchair, boldly signed in blue marker. Fine.

Lot: 1603 - BILL GATES

BILL GATES (b. 1955) Zillionaire founder and largest stockholder of computer software giant, Microsoft. His volume ‘Source Code/> My Beginnings' (New York: Alfred a Knopf, 2025), first edition, 318pp. hardcover 8vo. with dustjacket, boldly signed on the first free endpaper. Very fine.

Lot: 1604 - (SCRIPOPHILY: PENNSYLVANIA OIL) FRANKLIN OIL & REAL ESTATE STOCK CERTIFICATE

(SCRIPOPHILY: PENNSYLVANIA OIL) FRANKLIN OIL & REAL ESTATE STOCK CERTIFICATE Ca. 1860s unengrossed stock certificate, 10.25 x 6.5 in., Philadelphia, a certificate for shares in the Franklin Oil & Real Estate Company which depicts an oil well, men filling barrels, and two trains at top. Small ink stain and tiny ink-eroded hole at top, else fine. SOLD WITH: a certificate for 1,000 one-cent shares in The Compass Oil Company, issued from Wyoming, Nov. 15, 1921 with vignette showing a 'gusher' and other wells. Some wear and a few splits at folds. Two pieces.

Lot: 1605 - DEWITT WALLACE AND LILA ACHESON WALLACE

DEWITT WALLACE AND LILA ACHESON WALLACE DEWITT WALLACE (1889 - 1981) American magazine publisher, co-founder of Reader's Digest with his wife Lila Bell Wallace, publishing the first issue in 1922. Great signed piece, 16pp. 8vo., 1972, a Reader's Digest '50th Anniversary Album' in paper showing the magazine's headquarters, the Wallace's home, etc., signed by both Wallace and his wife LILA ACHESON WALLACE beneath their color portraits on opposite pages within. Fine.

Lot: 1606 - PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS STOCK CERTIFICATES (27)

PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS STOCK CERTIFICATES (27) A group of 27 stock certificates for varying numbers of shares in Pan American Airways, Inc., issued to ‘Cede & Co.' and dating from the 1970s. Punch cancellations to each, with conditions varying. Should be viewed.

Lot: 1607 - (ANDY WARHOL) RENE RICARD ORIGINAL PAINTING

(ANDY WARHOL) RENE RICARD ORIGINAL PAINTING RENE RICARD (1946 - 2014) American poet, art critic, painter, and 1960s protege of Andy Warhol who is widely credited as responsible for the rise of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Julian Schnabel in the New York art scene of the 1980s. An original oil painting, 8 in. x 10 in. on canvas stretched over a frame, titled 'I Would Like To See You Do Something Romantic', with this phrase painted over a classically-styled still life of a pitcher and fruit. Signed 'Rene Ricard' on its recto in green paint and with Ricard's initials 'RR' on its verso. Ricard was flamboyantly portrayed by actor Michael Wincott in the Julian Schnabel-directed film 'Basquiat'. Ricard's art has sold for sold for up to $81,000 at Sotheby's. Fine condition.

Lot: 1608 - ORIGINAL ANDY WARHOL AND JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT EXHIBITION POSTER

ORIGINAL ANDY WARHOL AND JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT EXHIBITION POSTER Rare 11 in. x 17.5 in. color poster for an exhibition of Warhol and Basquiat paintings at the Palladium in New York, Sept. 14, 1985, also giving complimentary admission to two attendees. The playful image is based on Michael Halsband's famous photograph ‘Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat' showing Warhol throwing a punch at Basquiat and which pokes fun at their playful competition. Folds, else very good. The Warhol-Basquiat partnership of the early 1980s started as a mentorship and Basquiat's home and studio soon became a Manhattan loft owned by Warhol, who had become his de facto patron. However, by 1985 the friendship had fractured and the show advertised by this poster received a poor critical reaction, with Basquiat even dubbed Warhol's ‘mascot' in a New York Times article. The pair ceased be seen together, much less collaborate and, by 1987, the ‘frenemies' relationship ceased entirely.

Lot: 1609 - WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS 'GUN' ART

WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS 'GUN' ART WILLIAM S. BURROUGHS (1914-1997) American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and painter. A primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodernist author, he is considered to be 'one of the most politically trenchant, culturally influential, and innovative artists of the twentieth century. A fine original piece of Burroughs' artwork, a steel 'No Trespassing' sign, yellow background with black lettering. The 18 x 9 in. sign has been shot about a dozen times and displays rifle or pistol bullet holes from about .38 cal. to perhaps .45 cal. Burroughs has stenciled the images of a revolver (at left) and a semi-automatic pistol (at right) across the front of the sign. The artwork is signed on verso in silver ink 'William S. Burroughs'. This artwork was a personal gift from Burroughs to Nelson Lyon, a Saturday Night Live lead writer, cult film director and the producer of two Burroughs spoken word albums including 'Spare Ass Annie And Other Tales'. Sold together with a spent smaller caliber bullet from Burroughs' firing range in Lawrence, KS, collected by Lyon. Two pieces.

Lot: 1610 - BRITISH MINIATURIST PAINTING CA. 1775

BRITISH MINIATURIST PAINTING CA. 1775 Fine British miniaturist painting on a white natural substance, 5.5 x 7.5 in., depicts a lady and child full length, the lady dressed in white and with a bonnet, one arm draped atop a harp, the other playing the instrument, the child at her side similarly dressed with the addition of a blue sash. Unsigned. A delightful image.

Lot: 1611 - MARY CASSATT

MARY CASSATT (1844-1926) American painter and printmaker, exhibited in Paris with the Impressionists, renowned for her images of women and children. Very rare, fine association A.L.S. ‘Mary Cassatt' in French, 2pp. 12mo., [n.p., n.d.] ‘Saturday' [n.d. but ca. 1874], on her ‘10, Rue de Marignan' imprinted correspondence card to her niece Jeanne Pontillon, the daughter Edma Morisot, Impressionist Berthe Morisot's older sister and the wife of Edouard Manet's' brother, Eugene. In part: ‘…As you can see, I am here again and I do not know when I will finish painting. Certainly not by the end of the month…It takes patience as you know….'. She also mentions ‘…an exposition at the Metropolitan Museum in New York…'. Jeanne Pontillon is perhaps best remembered as the subject of Berthe Morisot's acclaimed painting ‘Portrait of Jeanne Pontillon' (1894). Hurriedly written with a somewhat faulty pen, fine.

Lot: 1612 - MARY CASSATT

MARY CASSATT (1844-1926) American painter and printmaker, exhibited in Paris with Impressionists, renowned for her images of women and children. Rare, fine content A.L.S. ‘Mary Cassatt' 2pp. 12mo., Grasse, [n.d.], on her imprinted ‘Villa Angeletto' personal correspondence card to Jeanne Pontillon, the daughter of Edma Morisot, Impressionist Berthe Morisot's older sister and the wife of Edouard Manet's brother, Eugene Manet. Cassatt arranges a lunch with her niece. Cassatt leased the Belle-Epoque mansion ‘Villa Angeletto' in the South of France around 1910, and the villa became the locus of many gatherings of Cassatt and her contemporaries such as Degas, Renoir and of course the Morisots. Jeanne Pontillon is perhaps best remembered as the subject of her aunt Berthe Morisot's acclaimed painting ‘Portrait of Jeanne Pontillon' (1894). Fine condition.

Lot: 1613 - EDOUARD LIEVRE

EDOUARD LIEVRE (1828-1886) French artist and ornamentalist, a favorite of Empress Eugenie and best remembered for the bed he designed for Valtesse de La Bigne, muse to notable artists of the day such as Offenbach, Manet and Zola. A.L.S. 2pp. sm. 8vo., [Paris], Sept. 25, 1870, with social content. Very good.

Lot: 1614 - EUGENE LOUIS BOUDIN

EUGENE LOUIS BOUDIN (1824-1898) French marine and landscape painter. The mentor of Claude Monet, he was one of the first to embrace the ‘plein air' style of painting outdoors which would become the hallmark of the Impressionists. Rare, fine content A.L.S. ‘E. Boudin' 4pp. 8vo., Venice, June 20, 1895, to his gallerist Paul Detrimont, the influential art dealer who, with Durand-Ruel, established the market for modernism. In part: ‘…I had promised myself I would send you a few lines from Venice, and you see, I took a long time to realize my desire, but I must tell you that the days are short when you want to use them well! Besides, one comes home tired, most often irritated by the heat, and we laze around instead of writing. I would like to send you words about this city…It would seem strange to you if you were, all of a sudden, transported to the dock…I write you from the Grand Canal in sight…which fades…into night. The greenish sea, the sky full of light-colored clouds, but…like our north in some moments...'. Boudin continues with this finely detailed narrative for three more pages, penned in his very difficult-to-read hand, but most definitely worthy of finding a suitable translator! The content is social but also discusses much of Venice's unique color palette and its atmosphere: a trope which Boudin attempted to capture in all his works. It also appears that he makes mention of English watercolorist Walter Tyndale, but research does not indicate that the two painters were intimately connected. Boudin's visits to Venice in the 1890s marked a pivotal moment in his career. He made a short trip in 1892 and again in 1894, but it was in 1895 that he spent two months there and created an incredible total of 75 paintings and sketches. Three of his best-known works were executed during this trip: ‘Venice – Seascape at the Guidecca', ‘Venice' and ‘Venice: View from the Grand Canal'. Boudin continued to work on these paintings when he returned to Paris, exhibiting them in 1897. They were enthusiastically received by collectors and in fact fetched record prices in the studio sale after the artist's death just one year later. Boudin once said to his art dealer that Venice is ‘somewhat disguised by the artists who usually paint Venice, who have disfigured it by turning it into a city heated by the brightest and hottest sun. On the contrary, Venice, like all luminous cities, has a grey hue, the atmosphere is mild and misty and the sky arrays itself with clouds, just like the sky of our Norman and Dutch regions'. This sentiment is indeed well-expressed in our fine letter! With original holograph envelope.

Lot: 1615 - EUGENE LOUIS BOUDIN

EUGENE LOUIS BOUDIN (1824-1898) French marine and landscape painter. The mentor of Claude Monet, he was one of the first to embrace the ‘plein air' style of painting outdoors which would become the hallmark of the Impressionists. Rare, fine content A.L.S. ‘E. Boudin' 2pp. 8vo., Venice, July 3, 1895, to his gallerist Paul Detrimont, the influential art dealer who, with Durand-Ruel, established the market for modernism. In part: '…I am sending here my not-so-serious testimony – I say unserious in the sense that I am only giving my opinion on the painting which is from the master's last period, so…it is not authorious, if it is even doable…I received your letter with pleasure but for some time the heat is great. Don't count on me going to Paris upon my return…[I may go to] Deauville…I wrote you that it is torrid and we can no longer resist the shade…Besides here we only go out in the evenings or go to the Lido for sea bathing and to cool off under the casino tents. I have not had the pleasure of seeing you…in Paris…I am nervous and hungry for rest…give my best to Mme. Detrimont…' Boudin's visits to Venice in the 1890s marked a pivotal moment in his career. He made a short trip there in 1892 and again in 1894, but it was in 1895 that he spent two months there and created an incredible total of 75 paintings and sketches. Three of his best-known works were executed during this trip: ‘Venice – Seascape at the Guidecca', ‘Venice' and ‘Venice: View from the Grand Canal'. Boudin continued to work on these paintings when he returned to Paris, exhibiting them in 1897. They were enthusiastically received by collectors and in fact fetched record prices in the studio sale after the artist's death just one year later. Boudin once said to his art dealer that Venice is ‘somewhat disguised by the artists who usually paint Venice, who have disfigured it by turning it into a city heated by the brightest and hottest sun. On the contrary, Venice, like all luminous cities, has a grey hue, the atmosphere is mild and misty and the sky arrays itself with clouds, just like the sky of our Norman and Dutch regions'. Fine, with original holograph envelope.

Lot: 1616 - GAETANO GIORDANI

GAETANO GIORDANI (1800-1873) Italian man of letters whose works centered around the compilation and documentation of art and archeological texts. Knighted for his contributions to the history of those fields. A group of eight letters dated from 1809-1827, seven in A.L.S. format and one A.L., in Italian to ‘My dear Cristini' in most part, likely the painter Bettina Cristini, with social content and other quotidian matters. Untranslated, overall very good. Seven pieces.

Lot: 1617 - HAL HURST

HAL HURST (1865-1938) English painter, etcher, miniaturist, illustrator and founding member of the Royal Miniature Society. Original signed ink sketch on a 2.25 x 3.25 in. card, a portrait of young, styled 'Gibson Girl', signed at bottom. Fine.

Lot: 1618 - HENRY MOORE

HENRY MOORE (1898 - 1986) British sculptor of abstract works in bronze and stone, often on a monumental scale. Very nice S.P. 8 x 10 in. color on heavy paper stock, a contemplative seated pose of the artist in his studio with his works about him, boldly signed in black ink at bottom. Near fine.

Lot: 1619 - JOAN MIRO

JOAN MIRO (1893 - 1983) Spanish painter and perhaps the greatest of the Surrealist painters, his works are most noted for the vivid colors and hallucinatory figures. Vivid color lithograph poster of one of Miro's works, 22 x 32 in., issued by Galerie Maeght, Paris and printed by Arte - Paris, boldly signed 'Miro' in black marker at lower left. Fine condition, with RR Auction certificate of authenticity.

Lot: 1620 - LOUIS-MAURICE BOUTET DE MONVEL

LOUIS-MAURICE BOUTET DE MONVEL (1850-1913) French painter and watercolorist best known for his illustrations for children's books. An uncommon group of three A.Ls.S. each on black-bordered mourning letterhead, [n.p.], January, 1904, in French to art dealer Hector Brame. Hector-Henri-Clement Brame (1831-1899) was an actor-turned-gallerist in Paris; the gallery he founded still exists today as Brame & Lorenceau. The first letter, 1p. 8vo., Pins, Loir-et-Cher, ‘Vendredi' [possibly Jan. 16, 1904], reads, in small part: ‘…I have sent you the price by telegram. The price for my watercolor of Salome is 4,000 FF. When your client would like to have it, he can pay that price. Looking forward to it with pleasure…' It appears that Boutet de Monvel executed ‘Salome' in 1900, around the same time that many artists and writers became interested in the gospel story. WITH: an A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. on two cards, [n.p.], Jan. 21, 1904, in part: ‘…My son will be in Paris Saturday with this watercolor at his disposal. I would like to know the name of the person acquiring my watercolor. I like to know where my works are to be found. Please then send me his name and address in Vienna and at the same time designate an hour when my son can find himself [at Monvel's studio on] Rue de Val de Grace to give you the watercolor…' The following day, Boutet de Monvel again writes to Brame, 4pp. 8vo., [n.p.], Jan. 22, [1904], in part: ‘…I just received your telegram…I will send one of my young nephews to go to my studio on Val de Grace [and] your return the watercolor in question for 3600 FF. This watercolor is framed in an old frame which will need cleaning. I am going to make a very specific recommendation on this subject that you can pass on to the buyer…There are gold flakes…attached only by one corner so that when rolled up they take more shine. He must leave a space between the watercolor and the glass which covers it'. Worthy of further research. Light soiling, else fine. Three pieces.

Lot: 1621 - NORMAN ROCKWELL

NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894 - 1978) American painter and illustrator known for his homey, American genre paintings. Great signed commercial print 'A Good Scout', 11 x 14 in. color, depicts a Boy Scout in uniform offering a bowl of water to a dog in a wooden crate being shipped with other crates, suitcases, etc. Light surface crease at lower-right traverses signature, not offensive at all, else very good. Rockwell was a great supporter of scouting and many of his works reflect that enthusiasm.

Lot: 1622 - NORMAN ROCKWELL

NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894-1978) American painter and illustrator known for his homey, American genre paintings. His printed color artwork titled ‘Autumn' from 1961, showing a father in hunting gear teaching his son how to aim a rifle, while their trusty Springer looks on. Measures 15 in. x 16 in. Boldly signed at bottom right in black marker with a light smudge. Light wear to edges, easily matted-out.

Lot: 1623 - RENE RICARD

RENE RICARD (1946-2014) American artist and poet, a protégé of Andy Warhol and widely credited as responsible for the rise of artists such as Julian Schnabel and Jean-Michel Basquiat in the New York art scene of the 1980s. His volume ‘Paintings and Drawing' (Spain: Percival Press), 2003, with numerous artworks represented within. Signed on the first free endpaper ‘Mucho xoxo Rene Ricard December First 2012 Chelsea Hotel 222 W 23 NYC'. Fine.

Lot: 1624 - RICHARD AVEDON

RICHARD AVEDON (1923 – 2004) American fashion and portrait photographer. He worked for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Elle specializing in capturing movement in still pictures of fashion, theater and dance. A 19.5 x 28 in. poster of his work ‘Marilyn Monroe as Lillian Russell' (1958), signed in gold ink at bottom with a huge 8 in. signature. Set into a 29 x 21 in. glossy white frame and in very good condition. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1625 - SALVADOR DALI

SALVADOR DALI (1904 - 1989) Spanish artist whose surrealistic paintings reflected his eccentric lifestyle. His works are known for their dream-like, symbolic nature. Great S.P., 10.5 x 7.25 in. b/w, a heavily lithographed portrait of the artist printed on either side of an announcement of a showing of his works at the Rolly-Michaux Gallery, Boston ca. 1970s, boldly signed in person in black marker beside his image. Fine, and ideal for framing.

Lot: 1626 - VINNIE REAM

VINNIE REAM LAVINIA REAM HOXIE (1847-1914) American sculptor, the first and youngest woman artist to be commissioned by the U. S. Government, crafting the life-size Carrera marble statue of Abraham Lincoln which now stands in the Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol. She also executed the first free-standing statue of a Native American, that of Cherokee linguist and representative Sequoyah, also on display in the Statuary Hall, and the first major monument of a U.S. Navy officer, the statue of Adm. David G. Farragut at Farragut Square in Washington, D.C. Scarce partly-printed D.S. using her married name ‘V R Hoxie', 1p. oblong 12mo., Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 1905, a check drawn on the Riggs National Bank in the amount of $70.13. Ream signs at bottom right in black ink, her signature unfortunately punch-cancelled ‘PAID'. Shows vertical folds, with a pinhole at center, otherwise in very good condition overall.

Lot: 1627 - (POLITICAL CARTOON) PAT OLIPHANT

(POLITICAL CARTOON) PAT OLIPHANT (b. July 1935) Australian-American political cartoonist whose career spans more than fifty years. His trademark is a small penguin character named 'Punk', who often comments upon the subject of the panel. The New York Times described Oliphant as 'the most influential editorial cartoonist now working'. Pulitzer Prize recipient, seven-time National Cartoonist Society Editorial Cartoon Award recipient. Signed original political cartoon by Oliphant, likely published, 17.5 x 11 in., 1983, shows an auto driver labeled 'ISRAEL' in rags dragging a steering wheel behind him. A sign above him indicates the direction to 'BEGINVILLE' (an obvious reference to Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin), the region resembling a hell on earth with storm clouds, lightning, chasms, skulls, etc. At bottom, Punk asks the car driver: 'How was the Promised Land?' to which the driver responds: 'Promises schmomises' A bit puckered at the bottom margin, else near fine. In 1983, Menachem Begin resigned as Prime Minister of Israel and withdrew from public life. His departure followed deep political fallout from the 1982 Lebanon War and severe personal grief caused by the death of his wife, Aliza. Begin's deterioration mirrored the erosion of the general Middle East situation. As he made his announcement, incipient civil war exploded in Beirut, shattering the last lingering illusions Israelis may have had that their invasion of June 1982 had opened a way to a stable, peaceful Lebanon. Shiite militias battled the Lebanese Army and peacekeeping troops were caught in shelling attacks that killed two American Marines and four French military personnel.

Lot: 1628 - CHARLES RODRIGUES

CHARLES RODRIGUES (d. 2004) American cartoon artist, he created "Casey the Cop" in the 1970s and produced many pieces for National Lampoon. An original pen and ink two-panel daily "Casey" strip, executed on a 14" x 8 1/2" sheet, signed "Rodrigues" in the second panel, and additionally signed and dated on the verso: "Casey Charles Rodrigues 7 Atkinston Way, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 March 4 1977 5:30am". A few tiny marginal folds and tears, easily matted out, otherwise fine condition.

Lot: 1629 - JOHANNNES BRAHMS

JOHANNNES BRAHMS (1833 - 1897) German composer and pianist, a prime exponent of the Romantic school of composition who created symphonies, piano works, concertos, and his famous 'Lullaby'. A very nice representative Brahms piece, his personal calling card inscribed with an autograph note in German on the verso, [n.p., n.d. but ca. 1872-1897, when Brahms lived at IV. Karlsgasse 4 in Vienna]. The 3.75 in. x 2.2 in. calling card is engraved 'Johannes Brahms/IV. Karlsgasse 4' on the recto, and the verso features Brahms's German inscription: 'I thank you very much. However, I cannot accept your friendly offer. Respectfully yours.' A small piece of adhesive is found along the top edge on recto, else fine. Provenance: ex-Doris Harris, 1970. Encapsulated and PSA/DNA certified and graded NM-MT 8. Brahms lived for most of his adult life on Karlsgasse in Vienna, just a few steps away from a large park, Resselpark. 4 Karlsgasse was his home as well as his musical studio; it was here that Brahms composed many of his mature works, including his numerous symphonies.

Lot: 1630 - RUDOLF NUREYEV AND...DIVINE!

RUDOLF NUREYEV AND...DIVINE! Very special and rare I.S.P., 10 x 8 in. b/w, a gathering of four of the most visible socialites of the Seventies and Eighties, probably taken at the iconic Studio 54. The image is signed in brown marker by DIVINE (HARRIS GLENN MILSTEAD) (1945-1988), an American actor, singer and drag queen closely associated with independent filmmaker John Waters, also by RUDOLF NUREYEV (1938-1993), Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, widely regarded as one of the most gifted male performers. Also shown is STEVE RUBELL (1943-1989), co-founder and co-owner of Studio 54, and MONIQUE VAN VOOREN (1927-2020), a very close friend and confidante to Nureyev. An iconic image!

Lot: 1631 - RUDOLF NUREYEV AND MARGOT FONTEYN

RUDOLF NUREYEV AND MARGOT FONTEYN Wonderful S.P., 9.75 x 7.75 in. b/w, an image of ballets stars RUDOLF NUREYEV (1938-1993) and MARGOT FONTEYN (1919-1991) in a scene from Frederick Ashton's work 'Margueritte and Armand', photographed by Leslie E. Spatt whose imprint appears on verso. Both Nureyev and Fonteyn have signed this impressive image. Fine.

Lot: 1632 - PIERRE AUGUSTIN CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS

PIERRE AUGUSTIN CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS (1732 - 1799) French author, watchmaker and merchant, best known as the playwright behind 'The Barber of Seville' and 'The Marriage of Figaro'. Caron de Beaumarchais also spearheaded early French covert efforts to supply the Continental Army before France entered the war in 1778. Scarce A.L.S. ‘Beaumarchais' 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], ‘17 Thermidor An 6' [July 24, 1798], to ‘Citizen Scott ex-commandant de Chartres', in part: ‘…I have read your memorandum addressed to the Executive Directory. It is very good. It gives the ingenious idea of steering balloons in a manner worthy of their importance, and it arouses lively curiosity. Only one thing it seems to me is being somewhat too briefly treated, considering its immense importance: the means of navigating without losing one's direction, either east or west. And it is such a fundamental point that, without it, all the rest would seem to be to be of little value…' The year 1798 was a defining period for ballooning in Paris. Most notably, pioneer André-Jacques Garnerin and his pupil, Citoyenne Henri, made a famed ascent from the Parc Monceau. Beaumarchais was caught up in the late-1700s obsession with hot-air balloons and made his own entrepreneurial stabs at the nascent technology. He also dabbled in the creation of a canal system to bring water to Parisian homes. Professional repair to loss at bottom right corner, else boldly penned and very good.

Lot: 1633 - ENRICO CARUSO

ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. A.L.S. ‘Caruso' to his mistress Sybill Seligman on the verso of a postcard from Florence which it appears pictures Caruso himself with a young child, postmarked June 6, 1916 and sending greetings. Very good.

Lot: 1634 - ENRICO CARUSO

ENRICO CARUSO (1873-1921) Italian tenor, very possibly the greatest of all time. His repertoire included over 40 operas such as I Pagliacci and La Boheme. A.N.S ‘Caruso' penned on the blank bottom margin of a postcard showing the Karlsbruck bridge in Prague, postmark illegible. Signed at the top right corner and boldly addressed on the verso. Top corner clipped, costing the ‘o' in ‘Caruso', moderately worn, good condition.

Lot: 1635 - JOHN WILLIAMS

JOHN WILLIAMS (b. 1932) American composer, responsible for some of the most popular and recognizable film scores in cinematic history. S.P. 8 x 10 in. b/w, a head and shoulders portrait, boldly signed. Fine condition.

Lot: 1636 - CLASSICAL MUSICIANS PORTRAITS (8)

CLASSICAL MUSICIANS PORTRAITS (8) A group of eight oversize photographs by photographer Gilbert Adams, 16 x 20 in. b/w, ca. 1994-1995, includes dramatic portraits of: harpist Alice Trenton (2), cellist two Amaryllis Fleming (2); french horn player David Bentley, composer Tom Eastwood (2), and violinist Bernard Lewis. Very good condition. Ideal for display.

Lot: 1637 - HUDDIE LEDBETTER

HUDDIE LEDBETTER (1888 – 1949) 'Lead Belly', Black American folk and blues singer notable for his strong vocals, virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the folk standards he introduced including 'In the Pines', 'Pick a Bale of Cotton', 'Goodnight, Irene', 'Black Betty', 'Midnight Special', 'Cotton Fields', and 'Boll Weevil. Spending his youth in and out of prison, Leadbelly was popularized by folklorists John and Alan Lomax who first recorded him while he was serving time in Angola State Penitentiary prison in Louisiana. Brought to New York upon his release in 1934, he became a sensation. Two years later, the Lomaxes compiled this superb and extremely rare book. Published as 'Negro Folk Songs as Sung by Lead Belly', this first (and likely only) edition includes a biography of Ledbetter with scores and lyrics of many of his better-known songs. The frontis photo shows Ledbetter playing guitar, barefoot in overalls while sitting on a pile of sacks. Upon publication in November 1936, the New York Times said, 'The story of Leadbelly is stark realism and raw life. The Lomaxes hardly do more than present their hero...The result is one of the most amazing biographical accounts ever printed in America.' This book was also the first full-length portrait of a folk singer (black or white) in American literature. Ledbetter was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Excessively rare signed book 'Negro Folk Songs as Sung by Lead Belly' by John A. and Alan Lomax (New York: Macmillan Company), 1936. First edition, 242pp. 4to. in beige cloth with red titles. Signed and inscribed in pencil on the title page: 'Huddie Ledbetter To my friend Bob'. Ex libris of the Brooklyn College Library, with bookplate on front cover and ownership punctures within on pages 193/194 and again on title page, slightly affecting Ledbetter's signature. Covers bear moderate soiling and some stains, the spine ends and edges of covers worn a bit, with library marking at bottom of spine. Contents excellent save two or three pencil notes. Good to very good condition overall. The volume features 49 of the artist's most notable songs with musical scores, including 'Frankie and Albert', 'Midnight Special', 'C.C Rider' and 'Shreveport Jail', each with historical notes and commentary by Lead Belly himself. Sold with a University Archives / John Reznikoff C.O.A. as well as our own.

Lot: 1638 - TUPAC SHAKUR

TUPAC SHAKUR (1971-1996) American rapper, one of the most influential and successful of all time. Tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas by an unknown assailant. Exceptionally rare and desirable A.D.S. '2PAC' and '2PACALYPSE II', 1p. 4to. in black and blue ink on lightly lined paper, what appears to be the artist's proposed order of songs for what at the time was to be his album '2Pacalypse II', since then believed to be what was released as '2Pacalypse Now', his debut solo album released in 1991. Thirteen or so songs are listed, including 'Nothin But Love', 'Backstabbas', Troublesome', 'My Suicide Note', Souljah II', '16 on Deathrow', and others. Matted and framed with a photo of the artist. Obtained from a collection of lyrics and other proposed album lists by Tupac and offered by us about a decade ago.

Lot: 1639 - THE ONLY EXISTING POSTER FROM THE BEATLES 1964 AUSTRALIA CONCERT TOUR

One-of-a-kind 52 x 61 in. hand-painted poster advertising The Beatles debut appearance in Australia on June 12, 1964. Thought to be the only known concert poster from any of the four cities in which The Beatles performed during their one and only visit to Australia, our own exhaustive research indicates no other posters, printed or hand-painted, were produced for the Australian concerts. Had it

Lot: 1640 - SID VICIOUS' MUG SHOT

SID VICIOUS' MUG SHOT SID VICIOUS (1957-1979) born Simon Richie, was the bassist of the seminal punk band The Sex Pistols. A very rare relic, Vicious' mug shot, 5 in. x 8 in. b/w, for his arrest on the violation of bail terms following the murder of his girlfriend, Nancy Spungeon in October 1978. The front of the mug shot shows the haggard artist in the typical side and front views. On the verso appears a variety of particulars, including the booking no. 4334003, Vicious real name ‘Ritchie, John Simon', his occupation as ‘Musician', birthdate, charge of ‘PL 120.10 – PL 265.01' (Assault in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree), and a note that his $50,000 bail had been revoked by Judge Betty Ellerin. On Dec. 7, 1978, Vicious was re-arrested and remanded to Riker's Island after attacking and injuring the brother of fellow punk rock icon Patti Smith with a broken beer bottle at the popular nightclub ‘Hurrah!'. Ellerin also ordered that he report daily to a methadone clinic, avoid nightclubs, and stay away from alcohol. Ironically, Vicious would die from a heroin overdose just two months after this arrest, on February 2, 1979. Two staples at right and left margins, a central fold, else very good.

Lot: 1641 - FIFTIES AND SIXTIES ROCK 'N' ROLL SIGNED PROGRAM

FIFTIES AND SIXTIES ROCK 'N' ROLL SIGNED PROGRAM A great multi-signed rock 'n' roll program issued by an Ohio concert promoter, the 'Let the Good Time Roll Yearbook', approx. 24pp. 4to., ca. 1990. This book, kept by a very devoted fan, is filled with signatures gathered over almost a decade within, most beside photo portraits of the singer or band with which the signer was associated. Among the many dozens who signed is: CARL PERKINS, AL RAPPA, SHIRLEY REEVES (The Shirelles), JAY BLACK, THE CRYSTALS, HERB REED (The Platters), MARY WILSON (The Supremes), CLARENCE BROWN, MARTHA REEVES, LOU CHRISTIE, THE BUCKINGHAMS, HANK BALLARD, THE COASTERS, LESLEY GORE, JOHNNY MAESTRO (faded), FREDDY CANNON, THE CONTOURS, THE DEL-VIKINGS, GENE PITNEY, JAY BLACK, BEN E. KING, THE CRYSTALS, FELIX CAVALIERE, RONNIE SPECTOR, JOHNNY RIVERS, THREE DOG NIGHT, MITCH RYDER, TOMMY JAMES, PETER NOONE, RARE EARTH, GARY PUCKETT, SPENCER DAVIS, and many more unrecognized by us. Cover is a bit worn, contents are near fine.

Lot: 1642 - JOHN TRAVOLTA

JOHN TRAVOLTA (b. 1954) American actor. He began acting in television before transitioning into a leading man in films. His accolades include an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and an Honorary Palme d'Or, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and three Actor Awards. Fine 9.74 x 17.75 in. (sight) color copy of the theater lobby card for the hit film 'Grease' showing Travolta with co-star Olivia Newton-John, boldly signed in blue marker. Matted and framed, the mat bearing two small stains, framed without glass. Walt Disney World COA affixed to verso. Near fine.

Lot: 1643 - 1960S ROCK N’ ROLL TICKET STUBS, PHOTOS AND MORE

1960S ROCK N' ROLL TICKET STUBS, PHOTOS AND MORE A group of rock ephemera ca. 1964-1954, includes eight ticket stubs to concerts by The Rolling Stones, Animals, The Mamas and the Papas, Jefferson Airplane and more, together with 12 negatives from unidentified performances and 28 color snapshots of young couples, groups of friends, and musicians on stage including Simon & Garfunkel (six images). Very good condition, worthy of research

Lot: 1644 - WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL POSTER

WOODSTOCK FESTIVAL POSTER Fabulous 'Woodstock Music and Art Fair' promotional poster, the second printing of this iconic poster issued in the 1970s. The poster measures 22 x 30 in. and like the original, this second printing was produced using seven color hand-cut ruby overlays and heavy paper stock. Pristine condition. Inspired by watching his young daughter, artist Arnold Skolnick created this poster in one sitting with scissors, paste and colored paper. It has since come to represent a generation of youth.

Lot: 1645 - JIM CROCE

JIM CROCE (1943 – 1973) American folk and rock singer-songwriter whose songs included ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' and ‘Time in a Bottle', which reached No. 1 after his death in an airplane crash. His bold signature on the verso of a business card of Troyce Key, proprietor of the ‘Eli Mile High Club and Restaurant'. Fine. According to our consignor, this card originated from the collection of the prominent San Francisco sound and light tech, Ken Hammon.

Lot: 1646 - PHIL OCHS

PHIL OCHS (1940-1976) American protest songwriter and political activist, wrote 200 songs during the 1960s and 1970s as well as published eight albums. Ochs' durable songs include ‘I Ain't Marching Anymore', ‘Crucifixion', and ‘Draft Dodger Rag', among numerous others. His very rare signed 1967 album ‘Pleasures of the Harbor' signed on cover verso ‘Hi Phil Ochs', adding two ‘peace symbols'. Signature a tad faint, else very good condition.

Lot: 1647 - GRATEFUL DEAD CREW-ISSUE LEATHER BRIEFCASE

GRATEFUL DEAD CREW-ISSUE LEATHER BRIEFCASE Rare ca. early 1990s leather briefcase issued by the Grateful Dead only to touring road crew members and perhaps other very close associates. This brown supple leather accessory measures approx. 18 x 14 in. with a zippered central compartment with rigid bottom with an additional narrow zippered compartment within. The front of the bag also has two pouch-type pockets, also with zippered closures, and the back of the bag has yet another zippered pocket running the entire width of the bag. A leather flap, this too with a zippered pocket, is fitted with two adjustable straps that can be secured to brass buckles sewn to the bottom of the bag. This flap bears the period Dead logo of a skull with red and blue fields within separated by a white lightning bolt at center, embroidered directly to the flap at left. At right appears the owner's name, 'Amy", embroidered in red script lettering. The bag has a leather handle riveted at top, as well as a clip-on shoulder strap. In very good to fine condition. Our research indicates that and 'Amy' was associated with the stage lighting arrangements for the band.

Lot: 1648 - GRATEFUL DEAD CREW-ISSUE NYLON BRIEFCASE

GRATEFUL DEAD CREW-ISSUE NYLON BRIEFCASE Rare 1993 nylon zippered briefcase issued by the Grateful Dead only to touring road crew members and perhaps other very close associates. The black heavy duty case features a large central zippered compartment with a smaller such compartment fitted to the front of the bag. The front of the bag bears a 4 x 6 in. embroidered image of the band's logo for their Spring, 1993 tour mainly based on a skull/jester jack in the box, while the back of the back bears the large embroidered logo of 'Varilite', developers of computer-driven concert lighting extensively used by the Dead. Maker label from High Sierra. An old Northwest Airlines carry-on address tag, details worn but probably owned by lighting crew member 'Amy' as is the other Dead bag offered in this sale. Very good.

Lot: 1649 - ORIGINAL PRODUCTION BLUEPRINT OF THE MOVIE 'JAWS' PROP SHARK

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION BLUEPRINT OF THE MOVIE 'JAWS' PROP SHARK An iconic piece of one of the most influential horror films of all time, a 34 in. x 18.75 in. (sight), one of the very few hand-drawn and lettered production blueprints used to construct the terrifying man-eating shark prop, that was to scare people off the beaches, both in Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster 'Jaws', as well as on practically every beach in America at the time. This oversize pencil-on-vellum blueprint was drawn by Universal Studios draftsman F. T. Wurmeer, for Art Director Joe Alves. Depicts a side view of the hydraulic operation of the full-size mechanical Jaws shark affectionately known as 'Bruce' (named after Spielberg's lawyer), along with a variety of notes stating for example that the hydraulic system of the shark's mouth used sea water as 'power fluid', as well as: 'Head moves up at this point' and 'Head bending point for biting'. The title of the drawing reads: '24 [foot] Shark-Schematic Operation - Mouth Wide Open Showing 'Snarl..Head Bends Upward...Jaws open 24 3/4 [inches]...Upper Gums Bared in 'Snarl'...' There is a also a scale-conversion chart, indications of the degrees of swing, etc. Fine condition, double-matted and framed in black wood with a brass descriptive plaque. Accompanied by an original 2003 letter of provenance from James Latta which reads in part: 'I acquired this piece as part of a lot of rare, original Jaws pencil Blueprint illustrations, directly from Universal Studios, during my tenure as a Film and Television Memorabilia Buyer and Executive Consultant to the Planet Hollywood Restaurant Corporation (1992- 1997). The majority of the original Jaws pencil Blueprints, which have circulated on the Hollywood memorabilia circuit over the past eight years, were part of this historic original Jaws movie prop Blueprint find, mentioned above...' Also present is Latta's signed certificate of authenticity and several publications showing his involvement in the film prop memorabilia industry. A still-terrifying reminder of one of Spielberg's greatest movies, made fifty years ago!

Lot: 1650 - JIMI HENDRIX 'VOODOO CHILE' BLACKLIGHT POSTER

An original, beautiful blue and purple tie-dyed poster, 30 x 23 in., portrays Hendrix with his guitar in one hand, and his other raised to the sky in a fist. Above Hendrix is a quote: 'I'll meet you in the next world - Don't be late' from his song 'Voodoo Chile'. This vibrant blacklight poster was published by 'H/P Products Chicago, IL' in 1971 for the Jimi Hendrix Memorial. The facsimile signature of the artist, Edward Philps is at the bottom right in purple. There are small scratches in the center of the poster that run its length, pinholes at the corners, else fine.

Lot: 1651 - JIMI HENDRIX POSTER

Original Jimi Hendrix poster, 24 x 37 in., featuring a photograph of Hendrix originally taken by Chris Walters, printed in 1972. A funky yet polished Hendrix looks straight into the camera, in this rare poster. Only a few of these have been found in our research. The publishing line for 'Pace International (Publishers) Limited' is at the bottom left, with the bottom right reading 'Printed in England by H.P. Dorey & Company Limited'. Pinholes at the corners, else fine.

Lot: 1652 - BARBRA STREISAND GOLD ALBUM

BARBRA STREISAND GOLD ALBUM (b. 1942) American actress and singer renowned for the range and strength of her voice, Academy Award winner (1968). Her RIAA Gold Album Award honoring the sale of over 500,000 copies of her 1974 album ‘Butterfly'. Handsomely set into a gilt frame measuring 16 x 20 in. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1653 - BUSBY BERKELEY IS SAVED BY HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST 'FIXER' EDDIE MANNIX

BUSBY BERKELEY IS SAVED BY HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST 'FIXER' EDDIE MANNIX BUSBY BERKELEY (1895-1976) American film director and musical choreographer, best known for his collaboration with Warner Brothers in the early to mid-1930s. Berkeley devised elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex patterns using large numbers of showgirls and props as fantasy elements in kaleidoscopic on-screen performances. An important multi-signed D.S. on MGM letterhead, 1p. 4to., Mar. 30, 1949, a loan agreement sent to Nicholas M. Schenck, right-hand man to Marcus Loew, president of the enormous chain of theaters and later head of production at MGM. In the document, the vice president of Loew's, LOUIS K. SIDNEY (1895-1958), advises Schenck: '...Under the terms of a Tax Settlement Agreement, Mr. Berkeley was required to pay the Treasury Department $6,500.00 not later than March 11, 1949. Otherwise, he would be in default under the agreement and in the absence of making payment as aforesaid there would become immediately due $96,000.00 in back taxes...' He explains that $6.500 had been wired to Berekely in the form of a loan which would be paid back at the rate of $600/week. The letter to Schenck is signed at bottom twice by Sidney. It is also signed by LOUIS B. MAYER (1885-1957) American film producer, a founder of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (M.G.M.) who discovered Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford and Rudolph Valentino. Mayer was an arch enemy of Schneck due to their battle for the control of Fox. Additionally signed by BENJAMIN THAU (1898-1983) vice-president of MGM and from 1928 in charge of casting. Most importantly, the document is signed by the mysterious Hollywood 'fixer' EDDIE MANNIX (1891-1963) who was paid to cover up Hollywood stars' often scandalous private lives to protect their public image and profitability for the studio. While married, Mannix began living with actress and Ziegfeld Follies dancer Toni Lanier, with whom he had been having an affair. Mannix was suspected of involvement in the death of actor George Reeves, the star of the television series Adventures of Superman. Reeves had begun having an affair with Mannix's wife Toni in 1951. Mannix reportedly approved of the affair, which was an open secret in Hollywood, while Mannix was simultaneously having a long-term affair of his own. Reeves ended the affair in early 1959, which devastated Toni. Reeves died of a gunshot wound to the head at his home on June 16, 1959. His death was ruled a suicide, but controversy has surrounded that ruling ever since. Rumors arose that Mannix, who was rumored to have had connections to organized crime, had arranged for Reeves to be murdered by a hitman. As for Busby Berkeley, he avoided jail and his onerous tax burden, but following a suicide attempt and a stay in a mental hospital three years earlier, his career was finished. Fine condition. Hollywood intrigue at its best!

Lot: 1654 - CECIL B. DEMILLE

CECIL B. DEMILLE (1881 - 1959) American film director and producer of the classics 'The Ten Commandments' and 'King of Kings'. Good content and association T.L.S. on Cecil B. DeMille Productions letterhead, 2pp. 4to., Hollywood, Nov. 8, 1948, to Stanton Griffis, formerly the head of Paramount Pictures but at the time serving as U.S. Ambassador to Egypt. DeMille opens by reflecting on a recent visit to Griffis in Egypt, and continues, in part: ‘...The report you enclosed from Hanna Rizk was most gratifying and inspiring and I know that Mr. [Jeremiah] Milbank must feel as grateful as I do for having had the opportunity to produce THE KING OF KINGS; it has meant so much to so many who, without that picture, would perhaps never have known the message of the Gospels… I started shooting SAMSON AND DELILAH on October fourth, hitting about an eighteen-hour a day schedule. Hedy Lemarr and Victor Mature are in the title roles and it is in Technicolor, of course. I think you are in for quite a thrill when you see the picture. Anyway, all the ‘brass hats' have been out here taking a look and they seem equally enthusiastic – let's hope that I'm still the fair-haired boy after its release. If not, perhaps you'll need a third assistant ambassador, a post I'll consider, providing a Dahabia on the Nile is part of the deal…" He signs ‘C. B. deMille' at the conclusion in blue ink. Shows original mailing folds, an additional fold at the top right corner, and staples holes at top left, else very good to fine.

Lot: 1655 - CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN

CHARLOTTE CUSHMAN (1816-1876) American stage actress best known for her Shakespearean performances, a close friend of U.S. Secretary of State William Seward who counted Abraham Lincoln as a fan. Also known for her many romantic relationships with other women. Fine Civil War content A.L.S., 4pp. 12mo., London, July 25, 1862, to an unnamed friend, in part: ‘…The intelligence of your return to America does not surprise me. I only wish… I could go & be of some service. At such times as these I hate the incompetence of womanhood. As a man I could give my brains – my speech – my life, if necessary – as a woman I can only wait… how sad to be obliged to wait when there seems so much… rottenness in the land. Can [Gen. George] McClellan be what you think of him? Can there be a man so vile? Then better to be a woman & a waiter, eh?… And in this dreadful necessity of every mans looking out for himself – which makes one of the great troubles of a Republic. My last letter from N. Y. says, ‘we are destroyed as a nation, & that within a short space McClellan's army will be withdrawn from the peninsula!' How sad, how pitiful! – of course – the Emancipation question could not be touched – until the men of the north who support… Southern sympathies, were made to feel that their sons might have to be drafted – to make food for powder. Let a few of them have to go, & we shall find that at last the right sort of men are used in the opposition to their equals in the South. There, the absolute necessity of their position, has forced this class of men into the ranks at the outset & therefore do they seem more desperate, and until this same class of northern men are put to fight instead of the foreign element, we shall see no real work done! I doubt the fighting power or disposition of the black! Still it is better to have them killed off so, than not know what to do with them & suffer them to become a reproach & a shame like liberated Haytians [Haitians]!…' More good personal content besides. She signs boldly in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with an approx. 1 in. tear at top left, otherwise in very good to fine overall condition.

Lot: 1656 - CLEAVON LITTLE

CLEAVON LITTLE (1939 – 1992) American actor who began his career in the late 1960s on the stage. In 1970, he starred in the Broadway production of Purlie, for which he earned both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award. His signature role was his portrayal of Sheriff Bart in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy film Blazing Saddles. Rare, large in-person S.P., 9 x 12 in. b/w, contained within a program for the 1978 stage production of 'Sly Fox' with Jackie Gleason and Irwin Corey. Fine.

Lot: 1657 - JOHNNY CASH

JOHNNY CASH (1932 - 2003) American country music and rock music singer and songwriter and the husband of June Carter Cash. Scarce signed book, his autobiography 'Man in Black' (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing), 1975. First edition, fourth printing, 244pp. 8vo. in black cloth with gold title to spine, with excellent dust wrapper in mylar, contents very fine. Boldly signed in back marker on the title page. SOLD WITH: three concert ticket stubs to 'The Johnny Cash Show', Allegany County Fair, Sep. 10, 1991, where no doubt this book was signed.

Lot: 1658 - JOHNNY CASH

JOHNNY CASH (1932 - 2003) American country music and rock music singer and songwriter and the husband of June Carter Cash. Scarce signed book, his autobiography 'Man in Black' (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing), 1975. First edition, 244pp. 8vo. in black cloth with gold title to spine, with dust wrapper (surface chipped), contents fine. Boldly signed in back marker on the title page.

Lot: 1659 - KATHARINE HEPBURN

KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907 - 2003) American actress, considered by the American Film Institute to be the greatest actress of classic Hollywood, and known for culturally significant films such as 'The African Queen', 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', and 'On Golden Pond.' Beautiful, glamorous image of Hepburn at the height of her career, a sultry pose by MGM showing the star glancing over her left shoulder, boldly signed 'Katherine Hepburn' upon the front of her white blouse near the center of the image. In perfect condition - one of the best signed poses available anywhere.

Lot: 1660 - ORSON WELLES (5)

ORSON WELLES (5) Excellent lot of five pieces for the Welles collector, including four early telegrams sent to his friend, noted New York film critic LEONARD LYONS (1906-1976) and a Welles signed piece. The signed piece is a D. W. Griffith Fleetwood first day postal cover picturing the great director, canceled in Beverly Hills on May 27, 1975, signed in blue ink on the face by Welles. The telegrams to Lyons all have good content, the most interesting: (Apr. 17, 1955) 'PLEASE ASK BART CRUM OR HIS OFFICE DO ME A FAVOR AND OBTAIN DOCUMENTARY PROOF MY DIVORCE...AIRMAIL TO SYLVIA WESTBURY...HOPE TO HAVE HER FOR BRIDESMAID...' Crum was Welles' attorney and would seek out the information on his client's divorce from Rita Hayworth. Three weeks later, Welles married Paola Mori. (Nov. 21, 1944) '...if you can find room for for an item...I am writing a script on around the world in 80 days for a musical comedy...it will help protect me in an investment. However dont hesitate to turn me down when I dont want you to turn me down...' Welles' plan worked: early investors included Michael Todd and William Goetz. The play was a flop, closing after 75 performances. (Apr. 3, 1952) 'HAVE BEEN INVITED DIRECT NEW PRODUCTION TWO VERDI OPERAS AT LASCALA ALSO PORGY AND BESS FOR METRPOLITAN NEWYORK...' Welles would never undertake the jobs, and in 1959 turned down directing the film version of 'Porgy and Bess' (May 5, 1962) Welles brags that he has an 'IMPORTANT INTERESTING REALLY WORTHWHILE PAST FOR JACKIE GLEASON SHOOTING FOR FIVE DAYS' as well as several other notable actors to appear in his film 'The Trial'. Gleason turned down the part, forcing Welles to play 'Hastler' himself. Fine condition. Five pieces. Welles later declared 'The Trial' to be the finest film he ever made. The film has grown in reputation over the years, and some critics, including Roger Ebert, have called it a masterpiece.

Lot: 1661 - RED SKELTON

RED SKELTON (1910 - 1998) American film and stage comedian, creator of Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader. A signed FDC honoring the American Circus, postmarked Delavan, WI, May 2, 1966. Handsomely presented with two signed blocks of 5-cent stamps with clowns, three satirical images and a photograph of Skelton with printed inscription. Set into a 32 x 26 in. gold frame and in fine condition. Not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1662 - ROBIN WILLIAMS

ROBIN WILLIAMS (1951-2014) American Oscar-winning actor and comedian. Signed sketch, 8.5 x 11.5 in. [sight], a caricature of Williams by an unnamed artist, inscribed at signed at right: ‘To Amy the best to you Robin Williams'. Matted and set into a 17 x 14 in. silver frame. Fine condition, not examined out of frame.

Lot: 1663 - VIVIEN LEIGH

VIVIEN LEIGH (1913 - 1967) English film actress best known for her Academy Award-winning role as 'Scarlett' in Gone With the Wind. Fine content A.L.S. 'Vivien', 4pp. 8vo., Noltes[?], Dec. 12 [1944] to 'My dear K'. In part: '...I do think it was sweet of you to write to me about 'Cleopatra' and I can't tell you how happy your letter has made me...I hope by the beginning of April to be rehearsing 'Skin of the Teeth' prior to opening in May, but even so we shall be here for weekends...I long to hear your ideas. Do advise us...' Fine condition. In May 1945, Vivien Leigh starred as Sabina in the original West End production of Thornton Wilder's allegorical play 'The Skin of Our Teeth'. Directed by her husband Laurence Olivier, the play premiered at the Phoenix Theatre in London on May 16, 1945, captivating audiences just as World War II came to a close. Leigh played Sabina—the Antrobus family's maid and a femme fatale character. The production was a major success, with Leigh's performance heavily praised by critics who noted that without her brilliance, the complex play might have lost half its charm.

Lot: 1664 - (MAGIC) WERNER C. 'DORNY' DORNFELD

(MAGIC) WERNER C. 'DORNY' DORNFELD (1892 - 1982) American magician, a comedy magician (mostly small tricks and an occasional illusion), IBM Member #4 in 1922, toured Australia in 1927, SAM President 1931-32. Author of patter books including Trix and Chatter, Dorny on Trix, Dorney's Comedy Blackouts. Named 6th SAM Dean of Magicians in 1973, 1978 AMA Masters Fellowship, SAM Hall of Fame. A.L.S. as an American soldier signed twice on the verso of a 1919 postcard, Bordeaux, Feb. 13, 1919 writes a friend in Alaska: 'Have just signed up for a few months...as a Soldier Actor for the M.C.A. Feel fine and am getting to see the world...' Fine.

Lot: 1665 - CAL RIPKEN, JR.

CAL RIPKEN, JR. (b. 1960) Baltimore Oriole, compiled 3,184 hits, 431 home runs, and 1,695 RBIs during his career, a 19-time All-Star and best known for holding the record for consecutive games played, 2,632, surpassing Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,130. Signed ‘Louisville Slugger' 125 ebony, 34.5 in. long. Finely engraved in silver with Louisville Slugger insignia, reading at the end ‘GENUINE P72 Cal Ripken Jr. BALTIMORE ORIOLES'. The bat is additionally engraved ‘September 6, 1995 Camden Yards 190 of 2131', commemorating the 190th game of Ripken's record-breaking 2,131-game streak. Ripken signs beneath the date and limitation in silver ink. Accompanied by a Certificate of Limited Edition from The Tufton Group, Inc. of Lutherville, Maryland, incorrectly identifying the date of the game. In fine condition overall, includes original shipping carton.

Lot: 1666 - TED WILLIAMS

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002) Baseball Hall of Famer whose career with the Red Sox included 2,654 hits, 532 home runs and 1,839 RBI's. He hit over .300 in 17 years of his 18 year career. Rawlings Official Bobby Brown American League baseball boldly signed in blue ink on the "sweet spot". Shows one or two patches of very faint discoloration, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1667 - MICKEY MANTLE

MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995) Yankee Hall of Famer who hit 536 home runs and was a Triple Crown winner and three-time M.V.P. A Rawlings Official Bobby Brown American League baseball, signed by Mantle in the ‘sweet spot, in blue ink. Very faintly toned overall, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1668 - JOE DIMAGGIO

JOE DIMAGGIO (1914-1999) Baseball Hall of Famer, a legendary member of the N.Y. Yankees, dubbed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper", he hit safely in 56 consecutive games, married Marilyn Monroe and had the highway running the length of West Manhattan renamed in his honor. Fine signature in blue ink on a Rawlings Official Bobby Brown American League ball. Shows one or two patches of very faint discoloration, otherwise in fine condition.

Lot: 1669 - TED WILLIAMS

TED WILLIAMS (1918 - 2002) American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 21-year Major League Baseball career as the left fielder for the Boston Red Sox and was the last player to hit .400 in a single season. S.P., 16 x 19.75 in. b/w, a chest-up view of Williams in his Red Sox uniform. Signed across his chest in blue ink. The bottom right corner displays a hologram authentication sticker from Williams' own company, Green Diamond. Slightly wrinkled at the top margin, else very good.

Lot: 1670 - WILLIE MAYS

WILLIE MAYS (1931 - 2024) Baseball Hall of Famer who clubbed 660 home runs and 3,283 hits with a career average of .302. S.P., 10.25 x 13.25 in. color, the cover of Boys' Life magazine (complete issue), March, 1966, signed in blue marker. Some minor surface creases else very good and would mat nicely.

Lot: 1671 - JACK DEMPSEY

JACK DEMPSEY (1895 - 1983) ‘Manassa Mauler', American boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time. Fine vintage I.S.P. 8 x 10 in. b/w, shows a young Dempsey in fighting stance, boldly inscribed and signed at bottom left corner. A few areas of scuffing, wear to edges and tape remnants to corners, still good.

Lot: 1672 - JACK DEMPSEY

JACK DEMPSEY (1895 - 1983) ‘Manassa Mauler', American boxing heavyweight champion and one of the greatest of all time. S.P. 3.5 x 5.5 in. b/w, a printed card advertising Dempsey's restaurant in New York City, boldly signed across image. Small pinhole at top edge, else very good.

Lot: 1673 - ARNOLD PALMER

ARNOLD PALMER (1929 - 2016) American professional golfer, winner of numerous titles and championships, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of golf. Terrific vintage I.S.P., 8 x 10 in. b/w, a nice shot putting on golf gloves, boldly signed. Trimmed slightly at the margins, one corner chip, else fine.

Lot: 1674 - WIDOW’S MITES (5)

WIDOW'S MITES (5) Lot of five ‘Widow's Mites', barbaric, small bronze coins minted in or near Jerusalem around 75 B.C. to make up for the shortage of the Prutah of Alexander coin. This was the lowest denomination of coinage to circulate during the life of Jesus, named after the poor widow mentioned in Luke 21:1-4. Each piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Forecastle Treasures.

Lot: 1675 - WIDOW’S MITES (5)

WIDOW'S MITES (5) Lot of five ‘Widow's Mites', barbaric, small bronze coins minted in or near Jerusalem around 75 B.C. to make up for the shortage of the Prutah of Alexander coin. This was the lowest denomination of coinage to circulate during the life of Jesus, named after the poor widow mentioned in Luke 21:1-4. Each piece is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Forecastle Treasures.

Lot: 1676 - ROMAN 'CITY-STATE' DOCUMENT

ROMAN 'CITY-STATE' DOCUMENT Roman 'city-state' appointment document with very rare pair of intact wax and paper official seals, 1p. oblong 4to., 'From our Royal Palace', June 30, 1505, in Latin. The document appoints one Franciscus Cosimus a deputy in 'our lands of Montis Rontundi' beginning the first of July at the usual salary, concluding: '...We order that he show the due reverence and obedience subject to incurring our disapproval...' Margins a bit rough with a very small hole at fold junctions, else very good.

Lot: 1677 - POPE ALEXANDER XVIII

POPE ALEXANDER XVIII (1610-1691) Catholic pope known for having overturned many of the policies of his predecessor, Innocent XI, deciding to indulge in nepotism in order to further enrich his family. This behavior drained the papal treasury, later forcing his successor, Innocent XII, to implement austere measures to restore the papal coffers. Despite his brief papacy, Alexander VIII is known for having condemned the doctrines of the so-called philosophical sin. Also during his papacy, King Louis XIV of France restored Avignon to the Holy See as a territory of the Papal States. Manuscript L.S. as Cardinal 'Ser. la II Cardle Ottoboni', 1p. 4to., Rome, Feb. 22, 1686 thanking prince-bishop Francesco Alberti di Poja in Trento for a favor to Paolo Cariboni. Some marginal toning otherwise in near fine condition.

Lot: 1678 - ORDINATION OF A GERMAN PRIEST IN 1782

ORDINATION OF A GERMAN PRIEST IN 1782 A manuscript D.S. 1p. legal folio, Freiburg, March 17, 1782, in Latin and attesting to the ‘…upright and honorable morals' of Christoph Gottlieb Gorrin, and his subsequent admission to the sacred orders. Red wax seal at left of unidentified signature. Folds, light toning and wear, overall very good.

Lot: 1679 - DWIGHT L. MOODY

DWIGHT L. MOODY (1837-1899) American evangelist and publisher who founded the Moody Church, Moody Bible Institute and Moody Publishers, made two tours with Ira D. Sankey and was widely popular. Scarce T.L.S. on his 'The Bible Institute' letterhead, 1p. 4to., East Northfield, Apr. 11, 1898 to A.M. Canfield in Massachusetts. Moody sends a report on his 'Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions' with the hope that his correspondent will make a contribution. He notes that those contributing $5.00 will become 'sustaining members' and asks for the names of other potential contributors. Very good.

Lot: 1680 - 'HOUSE OF DAVID' COMMUNE (13)

'HOUSE OF DAVID' COMMUNE (13) The House of David (formally The Israelite House of David) is a religious group founded in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in March 1903. It was co-founded by spouses Benjamin Purnell (1861–1927) and Mary Purnell (1862–1953). The Purnells claimed to be the successors to Joanna Southcott (1750–1814), an English woman who had built a following as a self-described religious prophetess. The community flourished in the 1910s, but declined and split in various factions in the 1920s, after Benjamin Purnell was accused of sexual immorality. Today, only a handful of members remain. Rare collection of 13 pamphlets with dogmatic content published by the commune, the earliest being in German and apparently from the earliest years of the commune, 50pp., 8vo. Two others appear to be from the Thirties or Forties, and one from the Fifties. The remaining nine pieces appear to have been printed in the 1960s. Fine. The House of David became famous as a barnstorming baseball team which toured rural America from the 1920s through the 1950s, playing amateur and semi-pro teams in exhibition games. They were motivated by the need to make money for their families and colony back home and by the opportunity to share their beliefs. The team members wore long hair and beards as they played.

Lot: 1681 - HENRY ‘HECK’ THOMAS

(1850 - 1912) Frontier lawman employed by ‘Hanging Judge' Parker, Thomas was a deadly lawman who, with Bill Tilghman, cleaned up ‘Hell's Half Acre', killed Bill Doolin, shot Ned Christie, and arrested over three hundred outlaws in a three year period. Partly-printed D.S. ‘Heck Thomas' in the text, 1p. legal folio, ‘Western District of Arkansas', July 30, 1889. A statement for expenses related to the arrest of Lincoln Gooding and Bob James on the count of assault, including food, mileage and pay to the guard. Trimmed slightly at bottom, else fine.

Lot: 1682 - ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM PILLOW

ANTIQUE CHINESE OPIUM PILLOW Antique Chinese opium smoker's pillow, 5.5 x 5 x 2.5 in. blue fired paint on white porcelain, unmarked. This very solid and sturdy example bears images of peonies, birds, trees, etc. and is in excellent condition. From the estate of an upper-level D.E.A. official. Chinese craftspeople first made ceramic pillows thousands of years ago, dating back to China's earliest dynasties. Like this example, many are hollow and have holes so people can store personal or valuable items inside. In opium dens, customers would put their valuables inside the pillow, push the side with the opening against a wall, and lay their head against its surface. This posture secured their possessions inside as they used opium. The pillow's exterior was cool to the touch and felt refreshing in hot, humid climates.

Lot: 1683 - TIENTSIN BANDIT EXECUTION PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING

TIENTSIN BANDIT EXECUTION PHOTOGRAPH GROUPING A U.S. 31st Infantry Regiment soldier's photograph album from his deployment in Tientsin (Tianjin), China, from 1929-1931, shortly before the regiment was called out to guard the International Settlement in Shanghai from potential attack by the invading Japanese. About 100 images show the soldier and his comrades living a comparatively easy life, camping on a huge field near the center of the city and occasionally undertaking guard duty. Also included are images of Philippine natives, 'cannibals', etc. and four holiday menus from the U.S. 15th and 30th Regiments. Of specific interest is a grouping of 33 postcard photographs of the execution of local 'bandits' and criminals, publicly killed in the most horrific manner, including mass shootings, beheadings with the victims' heads in mid-air, being skinned alive, etc. Generally very good.

Lot: 1684 - ELLEN AND ‘OLD JIMMY’ CLEGG PHOTOGRAPHS

ELLEN AND ‘OLD JIMMY' CLEGG PHOTOGRAPHS A rare pair of photographs from the nineteenth century pickpocketing team: a tinted tintype of Ellen Clegg 3.5 in. 5 in., showing her in a seated pose against a backdrop of field and farm. Top and bottom corners clipped, else very good. WITH: a tinted tintype of ‘Old Jimmy' in a seated pose, 2 in. x 3 in. and inserted into a CDV-size mount. Very good. Ellen Clegg (c. 1841-?) was a New York criminal actively involved in pickpocketing and shoplifting. She and her husband had an extensive arrest record for a number of petty crimes. An unabashed recidivist, Clegg was indeed arrested more times than one could count!

Lot: 1685 - 'DILLINGER SHOT DEAD'

'DILLINGER SHOT DEAD' Scarce copy of the Daily News, New York, July 23, 1934, pp. 1-4 and 22-23 only. The front page, very displayable, reads: 'DILLINGER SHOT DEAD' with a photo of an unrelated tragic bus crash beneath. The resto of the Dillinger story is on the verso of this page, glued in two places to the top of page three yet still legible and bearing the headline: 'DILLINGER SLAIN IN CHICAGO TRAP U.S. Agents and Cops Shoot Him in Street' and notes his death in a fusillade of fire before the Biograph Theater in Chicago. Very good.

Lot: 1686 - CLYDE BARROW AND BONNIE PARKER WANTED POSTER

CLYDE BARROW AND BONNIE PARKER WANTED POSTER A rare original Department of Justice (pre-FBI) ‘wanted' poster for the notorious outlaw couple, 8 in. x 8 in., showing them in individual images they had taken of each other, setting forth their aliases, physical descriptions, and criminal records, and warning of the danger in encountering them. Signed in type at bottom by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Some marginal toning and light soiling, very good.

Lot: 1687 - BONNIE AND CLYDE GANG CAPTURED AMMUNITION

BONNIE AND CLYDE GANG CAPTURED AMMUNITION BONNIE PARKER AND CLYDE BARROW (d. 1934) American outlaws, robbers and murderers who terrorized the Southwest for two years before meeting their end in a hail of bullets at a Louisiana roadside ambush. A fine relic: a .45 lead bullet in brass casing which was seized from the gang in a police raid in Dallas County, Texas in 1933. The round is 'live' and should be handled accordingly. This fine relic is from the estate of Dallas County Chief Criminal Deputy Allan L. Sweatt (d. 1971) whose older brother, Deputy Millard E. Sweatt, pursued the Barrow Gang under the direction of Dallas Co. Sheriff R. A. Schmid. Millard Sweatt later served as Chief Criminal Deputy of Dallas County, and finally, as Chief Investigator for District Attorney Henry Wade. A trove of other Barrow Gang items were found with this ammunition, including additional ammunition of other calibers, two hand guns, and Sweatt's personal photographic file with images of the gang members, given to Millard Sweatt by his contemporary, Ted Hinton. Intensive investigation and in-depth interviews with Sweatt Family members confirm that these bullets were seized from the Barrow Gang in the wake of the "Sowers Raid" of 1933, and the lot is accompanied by photographic images of Sweatt's identification cards and much more background information.

Lot: 1688 - BONNIE AND CLYDE GANG CAPTURED AMMUNITION

BONNIE AND CLYDE GANG CAPTURED AMMUNITION BONNIE PARKER AND CLYDE BARROW (d. 1934) American outlaw lovers, robbers and murderers who terrorized the Southwest for two years before meeting their end in a hail of bullets at a Louisiana roadside ambush. A fine relic: a .38 lead bullet in brass casing which was seized from the gang in a police raid in Dallas County, Texas in 1933. The round is ‘live' and should be handled accordingly. This fine relic was recovered from the attic of the former home of Dallas Co. Chief Criminal Deputy Allan L. Sweatt (d. 1971), where it had been ‘lost' for over thirty years. Sweatt's father was Dep. Millard E. Sweatt who pursued the Barrow Gang under the direction of Dallas Co. Sheriff R. A. Schmid. The bullets passed to Sweatt's son, Allan Sweatt, and were rediscovered in the attic by a retired Massachusetts police officer, who in turn sold them to our consignor. A trove of other Barrow Gang items were found with this ammunition, including additional ammunition of other calibers, two hand guns, and Sweatt's personal photographic file with images of the gang members, given to Sweatt for identification purposes. Intensive investigation and in-depth interviews with Sweatt Family members confirm that these bullets were seized from the Barrow Gang, and the lot is accompanied by photographic images of Sweatt's identification cards and much more additional information.

Lot: 1689 - U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OPIUM AND COCAINE ORDER FORMS

U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OPIUM AND COCAINE ORDER FORMS Fine lot of two booklets of order forms issued by the I.R.S., Series 1936, documenting sales of ‘...Opium or Coca Leaves, or Compounds, Manufactures, Salts, Derivatives or Preparations Thereof Under Section 2 of the Act of Congress, Approved December 17, 1914.' The first booklet, 10pp. 4to., issued to a Ralph F. Merkle of Allentown, Pennsylvania, contains retained duplicates of order forms dated Feb. 27, 1943, seven of which list products sold to Eli Lilly and Company of New York City, still in business and currently the most valuable pharmaceutical company in the world. Products listed as sold include codeine sulfate, cocaine hydrochloride and morphine. The second booklet, 20pp. 4to., issued to Alfred O. Boettger M.D. of Providence, Rhode Island, contains blank original and duplicate order forms, all dated Jan. 24, 1946. The original mailing envelope is also present. The latter booklet shows oxidation to the binding staples, otherwise in very good condition.

Lot: 1690 - LINDBERGH BABY KIDNAPPING POSTERS (2)

LINDBERGH BABY KIDNAPPING POSTERS (2) Pair of rare posters related to the kidnapping of infant Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr., the son of the famous aviator, from his home on Mar. 1, 1932. Included is a ‘wanted' poster, 9.5 in. x 15.5 in., March 11, 1932 and seeking information to the whereabouts of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. who was ‘…kidnaped from his home in Hopewell, N.J. between 8 and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 1932…'. Lindbergh, Jr.'s photographs and full description follow, and the poster requests information to be sent to either Col. H. N. Schwarzkopf or Charles Lindbergh himself. Toned folds with small splits at edges, else very good. WITH: a rare broadside from ‘The News – New York's Picture Newspaper', 11 in. x 16.5 in., showing a courtroom scene of the trial of BRUNO HAUPTMANN titled ‘LAST MINUTE PHOTO HAUPTMANN TRIAL' and reading: ‘With batteries of still and movie cameras focused upon him, Bruno Richard Hauptmann (arrow), Lindbergh kidnap suspect, is arraigned in West Farms Court on extortion charge. Magistrate Bernard Mogilesky (A) decrees: ‘No bail.' Wear and chipping to edges, else very good. Two pieces.

Lot: 1691 - MELVIN PURVIS

MELVIN PURVIS (1903 - 1960) Federal Justice Department agent who orchestrated the ambush of John Dillinger. T.L.S. on Department of Justice Division of Investigation letterhead (pre-dates the creation of the F.B.I.), 1p. 4to., Chicago, Dec. 11, 1934. One year after the shooting of John Dillinger, Purvis corresponds with a man in Chicago concerning a report of someone impersonating a Justice Department agent. In part: ‘...The letter referred to does not contain sufficient information...to institute an investigation...it is requested you advise me of the full name and address of 'Gaff' so that he may be interviewed...furnish me with any additional information...' Paperclip stain at top, else very good.

Lot: 1692 - EUGEN WEIDMANN AND GANG MEMBERS MUGSHOTS (4)

EUGEN WEIDMANN AND GANG MEMBERS MUGSHOTS (4) EUGEN WEIDMANN (1908-1939) German-born serial killer and the last criminal to be publicly executed by guillotine in France. Weidmann and his associates Roger Million and Jean Blanc, worked together to rob wealthy tourists in France and turned to serial killing of at least five individuals. A group of four very rare mugshots, 4.5 in. x 2.75 in. b/w, one of Weidmann, his accomplices Roger Million and Jean Blanc, as well as Million's lover, Colette Tricot. While Weidmann was executed by beheading, Million was sentenced to be guillotined as well but instead his sentence commuted to life in prison. Blanc was sentenced to 20 years, and Tricot was acquitted – her mugshot identifies her as ‘victoire'. Fine.

Lot: 1693 - JAMES EARL RAY ORIGINAL PAINTING

JAMES EARL RAY ORIGINAL PAINTING JAMES EARL RAY (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King, whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. An original acrylic painting, 12 in. x 9 in. on canvas board, an abstract landscape in blue and green tones. Signed at bottom right in black and again on verso. Offered with a program from Ray's funeral at the Metropolitan Interdenominational Church, May 28, 1998. Fine.

Lot: 1694 - JAMES EARL RAY

JAMES EARL RAY (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King, whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Important content A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Nashville, June 11, 1997 on lined notepaper to A. J. Deco in Ray's idiosyncratic prose, in part: ‘…The rifle has been tests several times & all we can do it loose. Paper will run a ruling against me on front page. I am about like I was were going the legal working the legal route plus now the political one. It is difficult to overcome the legal one. Visits are hard to get here. Jerry visits a couple times a week. So you are on a book? What about ‘politicians' misconduct…'. Signed ‘J. E. Ray' twice and again ‘James Ray' adding his prisoner number at return address area on the original cover. Ray confessed to the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. but soon after recanted and spent decades seeking a trial to test the murder weapon and prove his innocence, a quest that was championed by King's wife, Carlotta Scott King, and her children. Ray would die in prison of liver cancer before a trial could be attained.

Lot: 1695 - JAMES EARL RAY

JAMES EARL RAY (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King, whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. His prison-worn V-neck tan colored t-shirt, signed in black ink, together with a signed 3x5 card. T-shirt bears appropriate signs of use and staining, overall good.

Lot: 1696 - JAMES EARL RAY

JAMES EARL RAY (1928 - 1998) Assassin of Martin Luther King whom he killed in Memphis in 1968. Signed lithograph 'James Earl Ray', 19 x 15 1/2 in., a copy of his painting: 'The Legion in the battle for Dien Bienphu, Vietnam - 1954', boldly signed at the lower right. Matted, fine.

Lot: 1697 - JOHN HINCKLEY COURTROOM SKETCHES (26)

JOHN HINCKLEY COURTROOM SKETCHES (26) JOHN HINCKLEY, JR. (b. 1955) American man who attempted to assassinate U.S. president Ronald Reagan as he left the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 1981. Hinckley wounded Reagan, police officer Thomas Delahanty, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy and White House Press Secretary James Brady. Brady was left disabled and died 33 years later from his injuries. A fine collection of 26 pastel courtroom sketches, each 16.5 x 13.25 in. and almost all in color, drawn by courtroom artist FRIEDA REITER (1919-1986). Reiter's first assignment was the Carswell Hearing in 1967. Among her other assignments were the Patty Hearst Trial, the Gary Gilmore execution, the Chicago 7 trial, the Watergate trials, as well as Congressional and Supreme Court hearings. She also did a series of sketches during the election of Pope John Paul II, and attended the Tricia Nixon Cox wedding, providing sketches for ABC. Includes 23 full sketches and three studies, some signed, including two studies of John Hinckley. Fourteen full sketches feature Hinckley, including him covering his face, listening to testimony, and with his parents. Fine. Included is the artist's folio carrying case. Fine.

Lot: 1698 - JOHN HINCKLEY COURTROOM SKETCHES (28)

JOHN HINCKLEY COURTROOM SKETCHES (28) JOHN HINCKLEY, JR. (b. 1955) American man who attempted to assassinate U.S. president Ronald Reagan as he left the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 1981. Hinckley wounded Reagan, police officer Thomas Delahanty, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy and White House Press Secretary James Brady. Brady was left disabled and died 33 years later from his injuries. A fine collection of 28 pastel courtroom sketches, each 16.5 x 13.25 in. and almost all in color, drawn by courtroom artist FRIEDA REITER (1919-1986). Reiter's first assignment was the Carswell Hearing in 1967. Among her other assignments were the Patty Hearst Trial, the Gary Gilmore execution, the Chicago 7 trial, the Watergate trials, as well as Congressional and Supreme Court hearings. She also did a series of sketches during the election of Pope John Paul II, and attended the Tricia Nixon Cox wedding, providing sketches for ABC. Includes 22 full sketches and six partial studies, including two studies and 12 full sketches featuring Hinckley, including an image of him covering his face with only his eyes visible, him looking at documents with two men looking through his jail cell door, a person freeing Hinckley during his attempt to commit suicide, Hinckley sobbing while in his room at St. Elizabeth's Mental Hospital, and showing the jury delivering their verdict. Fine.

Lot: 1699 - JOHN HINCKLEY COURTROOM SKETCHES (27)

JOHN HINCKLEY COURTROOM SKETCHES (27) JOHN HINCKLEY, JR. (b. 1955) American man who attempted to assassinate U.S. president Ronald Reagan as he left the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 1981. Hinckley wounded Reagan, police officer Thomas Delahanty, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy and White House Press Secretary James Brady. Brady was left disabled and died 33 years later from his injuries. A fine collection of 27 pastel courtroom sketches, each 16.5 x 13.25 in. and almost all in color, drawn by courtroom artist FRIEDA REITER (1919-1986). Reiter's first assignment was the Carswell Hearing in 1967. Among her other assignments were the Patty Hearst Trial, the Gary Gilmore execution, the Chicago 7 trial, the Watergate trials, as well as Congressional and Supreme Court hearings. She also did a series of sketches during the election of Pope John Paul II, and attended the Tricia Nixon Cox wedding, providing sketches for ABC. Includes 20 completed sketches and seven partial studies, some signed, including a study of John Hinckley's face. Fourteen of the sketches include Hinckley, some of them showing him awaiting trial in his jail cell and one showing him trying to commit suicide by hanging in his jail cell. Fine.

Lot: 1700 - JOHN GOTTI SIGNED FINGERPRINT

JOHN GOTTI SIGNED FINGERPRINT JOHN GOTTI (1940 - 2002) Dapper American gangster who won the nickname ‘The Teflon Don' following his many acquittals, headed the Gambino Family following the murder of Paul Castellano, finally convicted and jailed on the testimony of his one-time friend, Sammy ‘The Bull' Gravano. A unique piece, a white 3 x 5 in. card bearing Gotti's signature in blue ink, with one of his fingerprints applied at the blank area to right of the signature. Fine condition.

Lot: 1701 - (ALPHONSE CAPONE IS INDICTED ON TAX CHARGES)

(ALPHONSE CAPONE IS INDICTED ON TAX CHARGES) Excellent original press photograph, 6 x 8 in. b/w, shows Capone with his famous Panama hat before him as he signs his $50,000 bail bond paperwork immediately following his indictment on income tax charges in Chicago, June 6, 1931. Negligible corner crease with the opposite corner clipped, else very good.

Lot: 1702 - (ALPHONSE CAPONE)

(ALPHONSE CAPONE) An original press photo, measures 4.5 X 10.5 in. b/w, a Jan. 23, 1947 Associated Press portrait photograph of Capone, trimmed slightly at right. Fine. Capone was on his deathbed following a stroke and would perish two days later.

Lot: 1703 - (ALPHONSE CAPONE)

(ALPHONSE CAPONE) An original press photo, 8 x 10 in. b/w, shows Capone in the custody of Miami Police Chief Guy C. Reeves following his arrest there following one of multiple such charges for vagrancy. One use date stamp, Feb. 7, 1938, the same month prison officials diagnosed him with syphilis of the brain and declared him mentally unfit. Some surface creasing and marginal flaws, still very good.

Lot: 1704 - MICKEY COHEN'S NAVY BLUE ALPACA SWEATER

MICKEY COHEN'S NAVY BLUE ALPACA SWEATER MICKEY COHEN (1913 - 1976) American gangster who started his career as Bugsy Siegel's bodyguard, but said to have been absent at Siegel's death on orders from Meyer Lansky. Cohen later fought for control of the Los Angeles mob, surviving many attempts made by rival Jack Dragna to 'eliminate' him, including dynamiting his home, shotgun blasts, and so on. Cohen won out once Dragna lost police protection and found himself in jail. After facing crime hearings with great aplomb, Cohen himself was finally nailed on tax charges, served ten years in jail, and 'went straight'. An evocative relic from the flashy-dressing Cohen's wardrobe, his lightweight navy blue alpaca wool button-down V-neck sweater with five matching buttons at the front. Labels within show that Cohen purchased this Austrian-made sweater at Saks Fifth Avenue. Appears to be medium in size, and in fine condition. From the founder and curator of a nationally recognized crime-related museum who originally obtained a grouping of Cohen's clothing directly from Cohen's estate. With our COA offering fuller details of provenance, guaranteed authentic for the life of the original purchaser.

Lot: 1705 - MICKEY COHEN

MICKEY COHEN (1913 - 1976) American gangster who started his career as Bugsy Siegel's bodyguard, but said to have been absent at Siegel's death on orders from Meyer Lansky. Cohen later fought for control of the Los Angeles mob, surviving many attempts made by rival Jack Dragna to 'eliminate' him, including dynamiting his home, shotgun blasts, and so on. Cohen won out once Dragna lost police protection and found himself in jail. After facing crime hearings with great aplomb, Cohen himself was finally nailed on tax charges, served ten years in jail, and then 'went straight'. Rare A.L.S. on prison letterhead signed three time (twice as ‘Meyer Harris Cohen' and once as ‘Mickey Cohen'), 1p. 4to., Dallas, Nov. 22, 1964, to ‘Al', in part: ‘…I received your welcome letter and believe me it was a most pleasant surprise. I am most pleased that everything turned out ok for you, and in any way or at any time that I can be of help to you in your making it out there on the right path, just don't hesitate to call upon me. I am very pleased and happy to learn that you are working at the St. Paul Hospital, and that you are thinking of trying to go to that exRay school. All my good wishes are with you…I hope that you stay close to the church and minister Wallace Chappell…P.S. Give my regards and respect to the minister Mr. Chappell…' Folds, light offsetting, very good.

Lot: 1706 - SIRHAN SIRHAN PRISON I.D. CARD AND PRISON-WORN UNIFORM

SIRHAN SIRHAN PRISON I.D. CARD AND PRISON-WORN UNIFORM SIRHAN SIRHAN (b. 1944) Palestinian with Jordanian citizenship who assassinated Robert F. Kennedy on June 5, 1968. Sirhan was found guilty and is currently serving a life sentence. Lot of exceedingly rare items once belonging to the notorious killer, including Sirhan's prison-issue 'INMATE ID CARD' issued by the California Department of Corrections, Nov. 17, 1998 at the Corcoran State Penitentiary, pictures Sirhan with a clipboard bearing the prison name, his name, date, and his prisoner no. 'B-21014', 2 5/8 x 4 in., with rules of use for the ID on verso. Laminated, with some creases from use. SOLD WITH: Sirhan's orange prison clothing, namely an orange twill scrubs-style top and elastic waist paints, along with a white size 'M' tee shirt. The top bears a black marker notation within the collar, his prisoner number 'B- 21014', with the pants bearing the same number penned on the elastic waistband. The tee shirt bears a tag from manufacturer "CAL-PIA". Very good. Five pieces.

Lot: 1707 - THE MURDER OF JOHN LENNON

THE MURDER OF JOHN LENNON MARK DAVID CHAPMAN (b. 1955) American murderer of Beatle John Lennon, whom he shot outside his apartment on Dec. 8, 1980. A most important crime relic, Chapman's criminal mugshot for the murder of John Lennon, 5 in. x 3.5 in. b/w, taken by the New York Police Department March 16, 1982, and marked on verso ‘Chapman Mark 81 A 3860' with the date stamp. Tape remains to verso, top left corner bears a light fold and staple holes, else very good. Chapman remains incarcerated for his heinous crime to this day.

Lot: 1708 - THE MURDER OF JOHN LENNON

THE MURDER OF JOHN LENNON MARK DAVID CHAPMAN (b. 1955) American murderer of Beatle John Lennon, whom he shot outside his apartment on Dec. 8, 1980. Chapman's prison identification mugshot, 2.75 in. x 3 in. b/w, capturing him in side profile four years after Lennon's death, created on a mugshot form as evidenced by unengrossed fields included on verso. File holes at left margin, else very good.

Lot: 1709 - (ATTICA PRISON RIOTS)

(ATTICA PRISON RIOTS) Two graphic original photographs showing inmates slain during the notorious Attica riots of 1971. The first, 10 in. x 8 in. b/w, shows an inmate killed on his cot, while the second, 6 in. x 6 in. shows an inmate on the ground. Fine condition. The Attica Prison riot occurred at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, N.Y. on Aug. 21, 1971. The riot was based in part upon prisoners' demands for better living conditions, and partly in reaction to the death of prisoner George Jackson, a black radical activist who had been shot to death by corrections officers at San Quentin Prison a month earlier. About 1,000 of the Attica's approximately 2,200 inmates rebelled and seized control of the prison, taking 33 staff hostage. During the following four days of negotiations, authorities agreed to 28 of the prisoners' demands, but would not agree to complete amnesty for the prison takeover or for the removal of Attica's superintendent. On the order of Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, state police took back control of the prison. When the uprising was over, at least 39 people were dead, including ten correctional officers and civilian employees. Within four years of the riot, 62 inmates had been charged in 42 indictments with 1,289 separate counts. Inmates and families of inmates killed in the prison retaking sued the State of New York for civil rights violations during and after the retaking of Attica. After 27 years in the courts, the state agreed to pay $12 million to settle the case.

Lot: 1710 - A LOCK OF CHARLES MANSON’S HAIR

A LOCK OF CHARLES MANSON'S HAIR CHARLES MANSON (1934-2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. A substantial lock of Manson's hair, brown and streaked with gray, 10 in. approx., affixed to mailing labels signed by Manson with the addition of six of Manson's fingerprints in pink and black inks. Manson's graying hair is a testament to this 46 consecutive years in prison. The first lock of Manson's hair we have ever encountered despite handing hundreds of his letters, photographs, and relics.

Lot: 1711 - [CHARLES MANSON FAMILY] A LOCK OF LYNETTE 'SQUEAKY' FROMME'S HAIR

[CHARLES MANSON FAMILY] A LOCK OF LYNETTE 'SQUEAKY' FROMME'S HAIR LYNETTE FROMME (b. 1948) 'Squeaky', follower of Charles Manson, later attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford, failing to get a shot off when her gun jammed. A large lock of long red hair of Fromme's, measures approx. 7 in. and taped to a small sheet of paper bearing her name. Accompanied by a holograph envelope postmarked Alderson, CA, Oct. 7, 1985, in which Fromme sent the lock to an associate in Maryland during her incarceration for the attempted murder of Gerald Ford, signed 'L Fromme' in return address area. Tape used to affix hair to sheet is yellowed. Fromme's red hair spawned her nickname 'Red' within the Manson family.

Lot: 1712 - CHARLES MANSON VOLUME OF ORIGINAL PRISON ART

CHARLES MANSON VOLUME OF ORIGINAL PRISON ART CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. An important Manson item and the best we've seen, a volume of original artwork by Manson and created by him in prison containing 16 pieces of original art, six of which have been signed by him in full, most as 'Charles Milles Manson' and all

Lot: 1713 - CHARLES MANSON DRAWS HIS SELF-PORTRAIT

CHARLES MANSON DRAWS HIS SELF-PORTRAIT CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Unique A.Ms. (unsigned), 2pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d., likely Vacaville ca. 1978] to his biographer, Nuel Emmons. Manson sketches a left profile self-portrait incorporated into a letter he sends to Emmons showing how he would like to appear after Emmons cuts his hair and beard in anticipation of a promotional photo shoot. He writes, in part: '...Do you have any barber tools - I want to git some pictures of you giving me a hair cut. A SERTAN kind of hair cut - we would need the works [illeg.] the hole tryp... [all sic]' Manson adds his self portrait, and continues: 'I want to leave a little on the back & a Goat[ee]. Don't forgit you make your promises good as I did u favor HA HA do you some times feel being rich will change you...If your gona sell it we must promote it - oh yeah dont forgit your on my side of the table oh yes my glasses too... [all sic]' Very good. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words' and 'cleaning up' Manson was intended by Emmons to 'humanize' the famous prisoner for the press. Fine condition.

Lot: 1714 - CHARLES MANSON

CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Fine psychiatric-content A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., [n.p., n.d. but likely Vacaville, Ca. ca. 1976], to a 'Mr. Hall'. Manson mentions 'Count von Brona', his alter ego characterized by Manson as his 'bad self', driven by the fear, death, and anger stemming from his decades behind bars. He writes, in part: '...Well! No one ask you to wright so - Don't wright me ever again...You could let Brona know how you were makeing it. He cryed when he found out you were gone + for 3 days he was mad + I tryed to explain but he woulnt open his eyes an eat + now he dont even like to here your name said an angel came + said Mr Hall was a good guy HUH and Brona started crying like a 13 year old girl + peeded all over himself. I dont know if he likes you or not I dont think hes sure what he thinks Send some pictures or post cards books news papers or you could check out March 24th book from Stern from Germany it has your picture in it...' He signs 'E Z C Manson' with his typical reversed swastika, adding in his postscript: 'Throw this letter away'. Fine. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words', Manson's autobiography.

Lot: 1715 - CHARLES MANSON

CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. A.L.S. 'Manson' with the addition of a swastika to his signature, 2pp. legal folio, [n.p., n.d., but Vacaville ca. 1975] to his friend, writer Nuel Emmons. In part: '...I don't think we should visit for a while. The interview tryp can be worked out...some guy got on TV & said I was a nut& some things fell back on me also he's going back on TV this week for a 60 minute show to run his mouth. Some other things came up also a preacher got on a tryp and reflected a lot of MG back off on me...you should git parts of your book from Red Blue Zabs etc like Bobby wrote a good book that never got to print...one little thing can change the whole picture...' Very good. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words', Manson's autobiography.

Lot: 1716 - CHARLES MANSON

CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. A.L.S. 'Manson' with the addition of a swastika to his signature, 1p. legal folio, [n.p., n.d. but Vacaville, ca. 1980], to Nuel 'Mel' Emmons. In part: '...The 50 helps a lot. We knew Laurie was a slezz [inserts smiley face] not new...your better than CBS I'll stick with you...wherever I go you'll be number one to me come where ever you can your cell is open - that guy that put me back in lock up sure lit a big fire & his hole world fell apart...you never did tell me what you thought about the crazy music & or if its bucks...' Folds and wrinkles, else very good. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words', Manson's autobiography.

Lot: 1717 - CHARLES MANSON

CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Great content A.L.S. 'Easy C Manson' with the addition of a swastika to his signature, 8pp. legal folio, Vacaville, Nov. 15, 1979 to his biographer Nuel ‘Mel' Melton (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. In part: '...Anything I say falls heavy back on my ass. So if you wright a book before I git out it may kill me. The black guy told me in the nut ward he said we know you Christ & been left out as a child to be raged up in the god head but so am I... youll never get out with the thought...he laughed and said your own will stop you...All my life I been fucked over by them dogs [lawyers]. I you could set a new court & let one [?] jew in it he would sell your asshole to the dust bowl...I was never smart enough to judge anything other than what I see but all the hurt sucked off on me me never trust a PJ or PC law[y]er...Dont sell me as a poor basterd fucked over misused week crying fool that would be closer to the truth but - Don't give them want they want forplay it to what moves it...the Mansonite doll is a new jail house tryp I started...I started making them in strip cells out of sox...' As Manson continues to rant against lawyers and the legal system, his thinking becomes noticeably more disjointed and rambling: '...You must realize by now we have little help outside the marks & colors. We picked up the cross for real & life & others have played us off for real...blood drinking PG PC maggots aleady drunk with the blood of children...I might be able to balance their distorted god money...don't even know where they stand with Islam [illeg.] the US and the jews useing them its like a woman with 2 assholes because she won't give herself her own head...don't you know how easy it would be to take over the drug market if it was made legel - I could make 16 phone calls...I can ring up a little army if needed...' Much more content! With transmittal envelope. From the estate of Manson's biographer NUEL (MELTON) EMMONS (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. He co-wrote 'Manson in His Own Words', Manson's autobiography.

Lot: 1718 - CHARLES MANSON

CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. A.L. [unsigned], 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d. but postmarked on accompanying cover Vacaville, Mar. 22, 1983], on lined notepaper to Manson's biographer Nuel ‘Mel' Melton (1927-2002), who had once been jailed with and later befriended Manson. In part: ‘…When you find someone who thinks they know something – check your self by asking if you can ever knew anyone over 10 years to 20 years old that tells the truth – as if there word is good – Whos Bull Shiting you there was never any guy at that ranch named Rainbow – There was a Barbara Rainbow & each girl had a color – As you live in lies you are trapted in your own reflection…now your trap[p]ed in the same old same old & it's a fair play circle…feeding off the blood of the children & eating up the earth…you can keep eating duck until the top of your head pops of[f] become the rat and lie snich mickey mouse runs after ducks & the owls watch the show & all the people who had no love for the earth can become TV cops - keep your money I want nothing you got…loved you but your lack of concern even destroyed the air & water by playing off the truth…' Manson includes copies of four pages from auction catalogs that include material written by him. With original envelope signed ‘Manson' in return address, very good.

Lot: 1719 - CHARLES MANSON

CHARLES MANSON (1934 - 2017) Drifter whose 'family' committed the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969. Partly-printed D.S. signed twice, Manson's personal check from his imprisonment in Corcoran, Ca., Aug. 22, 1969, payable to himself (with a swastika in the center of his signatures, as usual), in the modest sum of $1,000,000. Fine condition.

Lot: 1720 - (BELLE GUNNESS)

(BELLE GUNNESS) BELLE GUNNESS (1859-1908?) Norwegian-born serial killer active in Illinois and Indiana between 1884 and 1908. Gunness is thought to have killed at least fourteen people, most of whom were men she enticed to visit her rural Indiana property through personal advertisements. Some sources speculate her involvement in as many as forty murders, making her one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. Two rare real-photo postcards, 5.5 in. x 3.5 in. b/w, showing scenes of workers digging for bodies on and searching Gunness' property. Moderately soiled and very good.

Lot: 1721 - CHARLES STARKWEATHER SIGNED PRISON FINGERPRINT CHART

CHARLES STARKWEATHER SIGNED PRISON FINGERPRINT CHART CHARLES STARKWEATHER (1938–1959) American spree killer who murdered eleven people in Nebraska and Wyoming between November 1957 and January 1958, when he was nineteen years old. He killed ten of his victims alone in the eight days preceding his arrest. During his spree, Starkweather was accompanied by his fourteen-year-old girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate. Starkweather was sentenced to death and executed 17 months later; Fugate served 17 years in prison. Their crimes inspired the 1994 film 'Natural Born Killers'. Excessively rare partly-printed D.S., 8 x 4.5 in., Nebraska State Prison, Starkweather's June 7, 1958 fingerprint card bearing impressions of all ten of his fingers, his name stamped thereto, with his prisoner number '20396', and signed by him 'Starkweather Charles' in pencil at top. His name also appears in block letters just above his signature, and this is likely in Starkweather's hand as well. At upper-right, it is was later noted that Starkweather is 'Dead'. Vertical fold and a file hole at top, else near fine. SOLD WITH: the rare book: 'The Murderous Trail of Charles Starkweather' by Prof. James M. Reinhardt (Springfield, Il: Charles C. Thomas), 1960. The book contains a study of Starkweather's life and crimes, and includes images of his handwritten autobiography and signed drawings, the signatures perfectly matching that on the fingerprint card. An incredible rarity, one of only a tiny number of signed pieces by Starkweather and the only known fingerprint card.

Lot: 1722 - JEFFREY DAHMER MUG SHOT

JEFFREY DAHMER MUG SHOT JEFFREY DAHMER (1960 - 1994) American serial killer who claimed 15 victims, some of whom he consumed. Appropriately beaten to death by a fellow inmate. Dahmer's mug shot, 5 in. x 3.5 in. color, from his 1982 arrest in Milwaukee. The recto of the mug shot shows the typical front and side views of the criminal cannibal, with the verso bearing Dahmer's name, booking number, address, his charge of ‘indecent exposure', description, and the $50.00 fine imposed. A few light corner creases and a staple hole at top, else fine. Here, Dahmer had been arrested for publicly urinating in front of a crowd of 25 people including women and children at the Wisconsin State Fair. It appears that Dahmer pled the charge down to disorderly conduct — it is to be assumed that Dahmer was drunk — but it was the first of many such examples of 'exhibitionism' from the killer as he grew more strident in indulging his compulsions. By 1986 he was charged with 'lewd and lascivious behavior' and indecent exposure after being caught publicly masturbating in front of two 12-year-old boys. 

Lot: 1723 - HOWARD UNRUH ORIGINAL PAINTING

HOWARD UNRUH ORIGINAL PAINTING HOWARD UNRUH (1921–2009) American mass murderer who shot and killed thirteen people during a twelve-minute walk through his neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey, on September 6, 1949 in an incident that became known as the 'Walk of Death'. Unruh was found criminally insane and died in 2009 after a lengthy illness following 60 years of confinement. The shooting remains the deadliest mass shooting in New Jersey history, and is one of the first examples of a mass shooting in post-war history. An exceedingly rare original 20 in. x 16 in. oil on canvas-covered board painting by Unruh and signed by him: 'H. UNRUH '73' at lower-right. The piece is a well-executed pastoral image of a stone bridge across a small stream, set in a forest beside a clearing. In excellent condition. From the personal collection of Robert 'Bobby' Farish, a friend and supporter of mobster John Gotti and a collector of Sheriff Buford Pusser memorabilia.

Lot: 1724 - A LOCK OF JOHN WAYNE GACY'S HAIR

A LOCK OF JOHN WAYNE GACY'S HAIR JOHN WAYNE GACY (1942-1994) Notorious mass murderer of over thirty young men whom he buried beneath his home, executed after many appeals and postponements. A lock of Gacy's hair, approx. 2 in. long, taped to a 3x5 card signed by him in blue ink which was no doubt sent to a close friend or correspondent. Fine.

Lot: 1725 - A LOCK OF OTTIS TOOLE'S HAIR

A LOCK OF OTTIS TOOLE'S HAIR OTTIS TOOLE (1947-1996), American drifter and serial killer convicted of murder in 11 different cases but admitting to up to 3,000 more. A lock of Toole's hair taped to a 3x5 card, signed by him in red marker and adding date ‘9-2-95'. Fine.

Lot: 1726 - HENRY LEE LUCAS AND OTTIS TOOLE

HENRY LEE LUCAS AND OTTIS TOOLE HENRY LEE LUCAS (1950-2001) American serial killer, a drifter believed responsible for more than fifty random murders. A sketch of a cartoon bear, executed in black ink and pencil on an 8.5 x 11 in. sheet. Signed at bottom and in fine condition. WITH: OTTIS TOOLE (1947-1996), American drifter and serial killer, a friend of Lucas'. A colorful image of a fanged devil-man, executed in bright marker on an 8.5 in. x 11 in. sheet, signed at bottom. Two pieces.

Lot: 1727 - ORIGINAL PAINTING BY HENRY LEE LUCAS

ORIGINAL PAINTING BY HENRY LEE LUCAS HENRY LEE LUCAS (1950-2001) American serial killer, a drifter who it is believed was responsible for more than fifty random murders. An acrylic painting, 24 in. x 18 in., a mountainous landscape scene showing a red-shirted man pushing a wooden rowboat into a lake with snow covered mountains in the background and a weird, partly-clouded sky. Interesting to note that the further the object depicted is, the more bizarre the manner in which it is portrayed. Signed at lower right: ‘Henry Lee Lucas 799 Ellis Unit 77393'. Fine.

Lot: 1728 - SERIAL KILLERS (12)

SERIAL KILLERS (12) A group of 12 items by American serial killers, in various formats. Includes: a signed poem and sketch on an 8.5 in. x 11 in. yellow sheet by "Earthquake Killer" HERBERT MULLIN; 3x5 in. index cards signed by "Killer Clown" JOHN WAYNE GACY, 'Jacksonville Cannibal' OTTIS TOOLE, and 'Gainesville Ripper' DANNY ROLLING; signatures in the return address of trimmed envelopes of 'Lipstick Killer' WILLIAM HEIRENS, 'Rest Area Killer' DONALD L. EVANS and 'Sunday Morning Slasher' CORAL A. WATTS; two prison-owned photos, 3.5 in. x 5 in. color, showing 'Classified Ads Rapist' BOBBY JOE LONG, one signed on verso; and 'Machete Murderer' JUAN V. CORONA, T.L.S. on a postcard, Dec. 12, 1999, and ARTHUR SHAWCROSS, good lot of two pieces to include: a piece of original prison art, 12 x 9 in., a pair of northern pintail ducks, male and female, drawn by Shawcross in black ink and colored pencil and markers, signed at bottom in black ink and dated Oct. 14, 2001, WITH: a similar drawing of a blue jay, slightly smaller, in graphite and blue pencil, unsigned. Together, 12 pieces in very good condition.

Lot: 1729 - WILLIAM HEIRENS ORIGINAL PAINTING

WILLIAM HEIRENS ORIGINAL PAINTING WILLIAM HEIRENS (1928 – 2012) American criminal and possible serial killer who under torture confessed to three murders. He was subsequently convicted of the crimes in 1946. Heirens was called the Lipstick Killer after a notorious message scrawled in lipstick at a crime scene begging the police to capture him. At the time of his death, Heirens was reputedly Illinois' longest-serving prisoner, having spent 65 years in prison. A rare watercolor and ink painting of a river and landscape scene, well-executed on a 6.75 in. x 4.5 in. card. Boldly signed on the back. Set into a green mat measuring 10 in. x 6.5 in. Fine condition.